The apocalypse struck, and I became a druid.

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"Mr. Han Ning." Zou Yu quickly walked a few meters in front of Han Ning.

"We've discussed it internally, and we can agree to your request, but..."

Han Ning nodded slightly, signaling him to continue.

Zou Yu carefully considered his words:

"We also have a request, or rather... a condition for your help. We hope you can take action and help us get rid of the monsters that are entrenched in the northwest part of the school."

He carefully observed Han Ning's reaction, and seeing that the other party's expression did not change, he continued:

“That area is very dangerous now. Not only are there fishmen, but there may be other monsters as well. Moreover, the terrain is complex, with many convenience stores, canteens and other resource points scattered around. We have suffered heavy losses in our several attempts and cannot get close at all.”

"Once you can take care of the most powerful monsters, the remaining pressure will be much less for us."

"In exchange, we promise to send an agricultural expert with you. In addition, there are two preconditions that we hope you will agree to."

"explain."

“First,” Zou Yu held up two fingers, “you cannot take any supplies you encounter in small shops, supermarkets, or canteens along the way.”

"Secondly, if you encounter ordinary merman monsters along the way, as long as they don't attack you first, or you can easily get rid of them, please... try not to kill them."

"You just need to focus on finding and dealing with the boss monsters. Although they are not strong individually, they are an important source of energy for us low-level awakened ones."

"As for resources... no, if I encounter anything I need along the way, I will take it; I have the right to choose first."

Han Ning's voice remained calm, revealing neither joy nor anger. "Besides... I also have requirements."

Chapter 70 Hostages

"To prevent you from making any underhanded moves or backing out halfway through... she has to stay by my side the whole time."

Han Ning pointed to a woman with a mature and sophisticated aura standing not far from Zou Yu.

"What?!" Zou Yu's expression changed, and his voice became very urgent. "No! Absolutely not!"

"I'm not discussing this with you, I'm telling you," Han Ning interrupted him.

A dark green vine shot out silently from beside Han Ning, moving at an extreme speed.

The woman felt a sudden tightness around her waist, and a powerful force pulled her forward, causing her to stumble and fall against her will.

Just as the vines pulled her over, a thick, inky black aura suddenly rose around her, enveloping her body.

To Han Ning's slightly surprised gaze, the woman's body outline quickly became blurred and transparent.

Her figure rippled like water, as if she were about to slip free from the dark green vines that bound her.

"Interesting, what kind of ability is this?" Han Ning raised an eyebrow.

The molten gold tiger head mark between his brows flickered slightly, and his eyes were coated with a layer of molten gold luster.

hum!

In the field of vision, the woman's ethereal energy form was outlined with a golden border, making it clearly visible.

"Want to run?"

Han Ning's mind raced, and the surface of the vines that had been entwining the woman was now illuminated with a natural blessing light.

The vines, shimmering with a vibrant green glow, reached out to the left and caught up with the woman.

"Um..."

The woman groaned.

Her ethereal body fluctuated violently, like a poorly signaled image being forced out of its energy form and solidifying again.

The vines seized the opportunity to tighten, firmly locking her waist and forcibly pulling her away from Zou Yu and the others, dragging her to Han Ning's side.

Sensing the unfathomable aura emanating from Han Ning and the terrifying power contained within the vines, the woman finally gave up her futile struggle. She simply bit her lip and looked at Han Ning, who was so close to her, with a complex expression.

The whole process happened in the blink of an eye. It was so fast that even an awakened person like Zou Yu only had time to make a forward lunge motion. His hand was only halfway raised when the woman was already "snatched" away by Han Ning.

"You!" Zou Yu's aura surged, and a pale blue flame flickered in his palm. He almost couldn't control himself from attacking.

"Don't worry." Han Ning turned his head, seemingly speaking either to the pale-faced woman or to Zou Yu.

"I won't do anything to you."

"As long as you cooperate honestly until I am certain that the agricultural expert is indeed qualified, I will release her."

He could clearly sense that the energy fluctuations surging within this woman were the strongest in the entire team, apart from Zou Yu.

In this chaotic apocalypse, what is most valuable?

Not food, not weapons, but awakened beings with special abilities!

Taking a powerful Awakened as a hostage is like choking the other party.

This is enough to make the other party hesitant to act, and dare not play any tricks in the subsequent actions, or back out halfway.

He leaned leisurely against the cold wall, the vines relaxing slightly to ensure she couldn't break free.

Using the title of "agricultural expert" as an empty promise, hoping to get his help first.

Han Ning naturally wouldn't do as they wished.

Then, his gaze swept over the faces opposite him, filled with shock and anger: "Do you want to go back and discuss this some more?"

"I'll be right here, waiting for you for ten minutes."

Zou Yu's chest heaved violently, and his expression changed constantly.

"..."

"Brother Zou, we can't let him take Teacher Su away!"

"Let's fight him!"

Zou Yu closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened them again, his eyes were calm again.

He waved his hand violently:

"Let's not discuss this anymore."

"All Awakened Ones, go back and prepare. Meet downstairs in ten minutes."

He dared not look at the woman again, fearing he would lose control of his emotions, and turned to stride toward the stairwell.

The other awakened individuals exchanged bewildered glances, and in the end, they could only glare fiercely at Han Ning. With resentment and helplessness, they followed Zou Yu's footsteps and quickly dispersed to prepare for the upcoming operation.

In the corridor, only Han Ning, the woman bound by vines, and a few ordinary students in the distance, peeking out with terrified expressions, remained.

The sound of raindrops tapping on the window was exceptionally clear.

"What's your name? I just heard the students call you Teacher Su. Are you a teacher at the Agricultural and Forestry University?"

Han Ning ignored the stares from the ordinary students and waited for Zou Yu and the others to return.

He asked the name of the mature and sophisticated woman beside him and then waved away the vines.

The mature woman gave a soft hum, turned her head away, and ignored Han Ning.

"Heh, I didn't hurt any of you the whole time, and I even helped you heal one of your companions. Is this your attitude?" Han Ning smiled dismissively.

He was the stronger party, and the other party's little temper tantrums weren't enough to upset him, let alone anger him.

What's that saying again? When you're weak, even if you're angry, others will just see you as "cute."

"Your behavior is rude and reckless," the mature woman replied coldly.

"But it works."

"Your ability is very interesting. Is it similar to the ability to hide in the dark?" Han Ning continued to ask.

"..." The mature woman lowered her head and ignored Han Ning.

Just then, Han Ning saw a girl secretly peeking in her direction from around the corner of the stairwell, and she waved to her.

"You...you're called Lin Wei, right? Come here."

"Oh……"

Unlike the mature and sophisticated women around her, Lin Wei was personally rescued by Han Ning.

Hearing Han Ning's call, it obediently walked over.

"What's her name? What's her identity?" Han Ning asked Lin Wei.

"Xiao Wei, don't say it..." The mature woman glanced at Lin Wei.

"I'm...I'm sorry, Teacher Su, this young man isn't a bad person. He saved my life and Ah Jun's life..."

Lin Wei lowered her head, not daring to look the mature woman in the eye, and answered softly.

"Professor Su's full name is Su Mingke, and she is a teacher in the Chinese Language and Literature major at our school."

"Chinese language..." Han Ning thought that Professor Su Mingke's course would be related to agriculture and forestry, but it turned out to be a major that had nothing to do with it.

However, judging from her delicate skin, she doesn't seem like a teacher who frequently goes out to conduct agricultural experiments.

"Oh, what's her relationship with your leader, Zou Yu?"

"Uh, I'm not quite sure either, Professor Zou Yu... it seems..." "Don't talk nonsense, I have nothing to do with him!"

"Oh..." Lin Wei glanced at Su Mingke cautiously, and said nothing more.

Is Zou Yu also a teacher?

"Yes! He's a PE teacher."

"How come all the amazing teachers have nothing to do with agriculture and forestry..." Han Ning muttered to himself.

...

Ten minutes later, about 20 men and women wearing raincoats, carrying various homemade weapons and backpacks, returned to Han Ning under Zou Yu's leadership.

“We’re ready, let’s go!” Zou Yu said in a deep voice.

"it is good."

The group left the dormitory building and headed into the heavy rain, leaving behind a group of ordinary people who had not awakened any extraordinary abilities, silently watching them leave.