182: Chapter 182 Even if only once

Three days of crazy training had passed.

The threat of the SSS-Class Beast King was like a sword of Damocles hanging over their heads, keeping everyone's nerves on edge.

But today, Lin Yuan decided to do something more important.

"Yuyan, Han Yue, come to the conference room."

Lin Yuan stood at the highest point of the Shelter, looking down at the busy figures below.

Ten minutes later, inside the conference room.

Su Yuyan wore a purple combat suit that outlined her perfect figure vividly, adding a touch of heroic spirit to her icy CEO demeanor.

Chen Hanyue was wearing a tight black leather outfit, full of wildness, like a black panther ready to pounce.

"What do you need us for?" Su Yuyan asked straightforwardly.

Lin Yuan said directly, "Managing three Shelters separately is too inefficient."

"I have decided to merge them today."

Chen Hanyue was stunned for a moment: "Merge? You mean..."

"Yes, merge your Shelters with mine."

Lin Yuan unfolded a map of Jiangcheng:

"Right now, we control the East, South, and North districts, but the defensive line is too long, and our troops are too scattered."

"Once the SSS-Class Beast King attacks, it will be very easy for it to defeat us one by one."

Su Yuyan frowned: "But merging requires a lot of resources and time..."

"Don't worry about resources."

Lin Yuan smiled mysteriously, thinking to himself—I have the system; I have whatever I need.

"As for time, it can be completed today."

"So fast?" Chen Hanyue couldn't believe it.

Just then, Luo Qinghan walked in.

She was wearing a long white dress today, like an immortal descended to earth, stunningly beautiful.

But her face was a bit pale; clearly, Xiao Qi falling into a deep sleep had a significant impact on her.

"Lin Yuan, I have something important to say."

Luo Qinghan's voice carried a hint of urgency:

"Before Xiao Qi fell into a deep sleep, she let me see some visions..."

She paused, her eyes becoming grave:

"The zombies are about to evolve. It's the third evolution."

"Zombie Commanders with intelligence will appear."

The conference room fell silent instantly.

Intelligent zombies?

Everyone knew what this meant.

With intelligence, they could formulate tactics and organize attacks.

This was far more terrifying than a simple beast tide.

"How long do we have?" Lin Yuan asked in a deep voice.

"Three days at most."

Luo Qinghan bit her lip:

"And this evolution is global; all zombies will be affected."

"The number of zombies in Jiangcheng... is conservatively estimated to exceed five million."

Five million intelligent zombies...

Even Lin Yuan felt his scalp tingle upon hearing this number.

"Therefore, the merging of the Shelters cannot be delayed."

Lin Yuan stood up:

"From now on, initiate the emergency plan."

"Yuyan, you are in charge of personnel deployment; Han Yue, you are in charge of material transfer."

"Qinghan, you are in charge of intelligence gathering and monitoring the movements of other Shelters at all times."

"Yes!"

The three women replied in unison.

One hour later.

The merging of the three major Shelters officially began.

Lin Yuan stood in the open space, watching the endless stream of supplies being transported in.

On the surface, it was the inventory of the three Shelters, but in reality...

He quietly pulled out a large amount of supplies from his system space.

D-Rank energy drinks, compressed biscuits, medical kits...

Anyway, they were being generated every second, so he might as well use them.

One of the Female Survivors looked at the mountain of supplies, her jaw dropping in shock.

Meanwhile, the Shelter's defensive fortifications were also being built rapidly.

Underground Shelters, watchtowers, trap positions...

Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.

But Lin Yuan knew that this was far from enough.

A Shelter without a city wall is like a beautiful woman without clothes, potentially being... *cough cough*.

"Lin Yuan!"

Xia Bingning's voice rang out.

Lin Yuan turned his head and saw a scene that made his blood boil.

Xia Bingning was wearing a silver-white training suit, which clung to her body after being soaked with sweat.

Her perfect S-curve was fully visible.

What was even more lethal was that she was doing stretching exercises.

Every movement was full of temptation.

"Something up?"

Lin Yuan tried hard to keep his voice calm.

Xia Bingning walked up to him, a flash of resentment in her eyes:

"Are... are you avoiding me?"

"No."

"Liar!"

Xia Bingning bit her lip:

"Ever since last time, you haven't been willing to see me alone."

"Are you... disgusted by me?"

As she spoke, her eyes turned red.

Lin Yuan's heart softened.

Indeed, he had been avoiding Xia Bingning lately.

It wasn't disgust, but rather...

Her extreme cold constitution was too dangerous.

Every time he got close, it felt like dancing on the tip of a knife.

"It's not disgust."

Lin Yuan sighed:

"It's for your own good."

"For my own good?"

Xia Bingning smiled bitterly:

"Do you know? Compared to the cold of my body, the loneliness in my heart makes me suffer more."

"I would rather risk my life to feel warmth just once..."

"Even if only once."

Looking at her pitiful appearance, Lin Yuan's heart was about to melt.

Just then, Luo Qinghan suddenly appeared:

"Lin Yuan, I remembered something."

She said mysteriously:

"In the visions Xiao Qi showed me, there is something called the 'Yin-Yang Harmonizing Fruit'."

"This fruit can neutralize extreme constitutions."

"If we can find it..."

She glanced at Xia Bingning:

"Perhaps it can solve Bingning's problem."

Xia Bingning's eyes lit up instantly:

"Really? Where is it?"

Luo Qinghan pondered for a moment:

"It should be in the S-Rank Secret Realm in the east of the city."

"But it's very dangerous there, and it's full of A-Rank Evolved Beasts."

"I'll go!"

Lin Yuan didn't hesitate at all.

Xia Bingning looked at him with emotion:

"Lin Yuan..."

"Wait for me to come back."

Lin Yuan patted her head:

"It'll be quick."

After saying this, he turned to leave.

"Wait!"

Xia Bingning grabbed him:

"I... I want to say..."

She took a deep breath and summoned her courage:

"Actually, from the first time we met, I was attracted to you."

"If it weren't for my constitution..."

"I would have wanted to... to..."

As for this last sentence, no matter how she tried, Xia Bingning couldn't bring herself to say it!

At this moment, her face was as red as a ripe apple.

Lin Yuan smiled unexpectedly, instantly understanding the girl's thoughts:

"Wait for me to come back."

"At that time, you can do whatever you want."

Xia Bingning's heartbeat accelerated instantly.

He... what did he mean?

Could it be...

Before she could figure it out, Lin Yuan had already disappeared from sight.

"Rest assured."

Luo Qinghan patted her shoulder:

"He will definitely succeed."

"Because he is Lin Yuan."

Xia Bingning nodded, her eyes full of anticipation.

Meanwhile, the work of merging the Shelters continued.

A large number of survivors began to assemble, and the elites of the three Shelters were also being reorganized.

"Quick! Move this batch of supplies to the underground warehouse!"

"Is the medical team ready?"

"The defensive fortifications still need to be reinforced!"

The entire Shelter was busy.

But strangely, there was no panic on anyone's face.

Instead, there was an inexplicable sense of peace.

Because they knew Lin Yuan was there.

As long as he was there, there was no obstacle that couldn't be overcome.

At dusk.

As the sun set, the entire Shelter had taken on a brand-new look.

The three previously scattered strongholds had now completely merged into one super fortress.

The area had expanded fivefold, and the population exceeded 30,000.

This was the largest gathering place for survivors in Jiangcheng.

It was also their last hope.

"Report! The East District defense line is set up!"

"All supplies in the South District are in place!"

"North District..."

Just then, a beast roar suddenly came from the horizon.

Everyone looked up, looking in the direction the sound came from.

They saw countless red eyes flickering in the distant mountains and forests.

The Evolved Beast... had come.

"Prepare for battle!"

At Su Yuyan's command, all combat personnel immediately took their positions.

But strangely, these Evolved Beasts did not attack immediately.

They just surrounded them from afar, as if... waiting for something.

"What are they doing?" Chen Hanyue frowned.

Luo Qinghan's expression was grave:

"This is a sign of the Beast King waking up."

"They are waiting for the King's order."

As soon as she finished speaking—

Boom!

A bolt of purple lightning descended from the sky!

Lin Yuan's figure appeared above the Shelter.

He was covered in blood, and his clothes were tattered.

But there was a triumphant smile on his face, and he held a crystal-clear fruit high in his hand.

"Hahaha! Done!"

"That bunch of A-Rank Evolved Beasts, they were as weak as paper!"

"Lin Yuan!"

Xia Bingning was the first to rush up.

Lin Yuan landed coolly and even struck a handsome pose.

"Catch!"

He tossed the fruit to Xia Bingning:

"Yin-Yang Harmonizing Fruit, fresh out of the oven, it even has the scent of the secret realm!"

Xia Bingning took the fruit, and tears welled up in her eyes.

For her sake, he actually went to such lengths...

"Thank you... thank you..."

"Eat it first."

Lin Yuan urged.

Xia Bingning nodded and swallowed the fruit without hesitation.

The next moment—

A terrifying energy erupted within her!