55: Chapter 55 Identity Exposed

Upon hearing this, Sun Haoyu was somewhat surprised.

Shen Jiaojiao knew clearly in her heart that even though the apocalypse had arrived and order had collapsed, she did not want to have any nominal connection with this scumbag anymore.

Sun Haoyu's expression changed. Just as he was about to hesitate, he turned his head and saw Chen Ye walking over slowly, his eyes revealing bone-chilling killing intent, with lightning faintly crackling around his body.

He was scared out of his wits and dared not hesitate any longer, kowtowing like he was pounding garlic: "I agree! I'll divorce immediately! I'll do whatever you want me to do!"

Shen Jiaojiao said coldly: "Get lost, I will notify you to handle the paperwork."

Sun Haoyu felt as if he had been granted amnesty; he scrambled away, looking dejected, not daring to look back again.

Chen Ye stood behind Shen Jiaojiao, watching her resolute appearance, his heart full of satisfaction: This girl had finally completely transformed.

Shen Jiaojiao turned to look at Chen Ye, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion and seriousness: "Is my Superpower related to you?"

"Why is it exactly the same as your ability, and why did it awaken at the most critical moment?"

"Yes, and they are closely linked," Chen Ye admitted frankly, his tone gentle. "Our abilities are symbiotic; if you are strong, I am strong; if I am strong, you will also benefit accordingly."

Shen Jiaojiao nodded, appearing to understand, then recalled the biggest doubt in her heart.

She asked in a low voice: "Then where did those things you ate come from? In the apocalypse, it's impossible to have so many fresh supplies..."

Just as Chen Ye was about to explain, a deafening roar of car engines suddenly came from outside the Residential Community gate!

Several military off-road vehicles and armored vehicles sped over and stopped abruptly at the entrance.

Fully armed soldiers quickly got out of the vehicles, holding their guns in alert, scanning the charred corpses of the Mutated Beasts scattered across the ground with grave eyes.

Chen Ye glanced at his phone and couldn't help but complain: "It's been almost an hour, and they're only just arriving. The Authorities' military strength is indeed already stretched thin."

His eyes sharpened. Fortunately, he had gone to retrieve the beast core of the Rodent Beast King while Shen Jiaojiao was chasing Sun Haoyu earlier.

Taking advantage of the moment when Shen Jiaojiao was blocking the view, he quickly collected two Tier 2 cockroach beast cores and two Tier 1 Mutated Beast beast cores from the ground, tucking them into his pocket.

Shen Jiaojiao leaned over to his side, her small nose slightly wrinkled, and asked in a low voice: "What is this? Acting all mysterious."

Chen Ye lowered his head and winked at her, lowering his voice, his tone carrying a trace of slyness: "Don't ask, it's good stuff. It can make us stronger."

"If anyone asks, just say you don't know anything."

The two of them huddled together, secretly hiding the beast cores, looking just like a young couple stealing candy, ambiguous and warm.

Transforming the life-and-death struggle from just moments ago into a gentle aftertaste.

The roar of the military armored vehicles pierced through the heavy night of the Residential Community, and the blinding searchlights swept across the charred beast corpses covering the ground.

The fully armed soldiers quickly set up defenses, their cold firearms pointed at the surrounding hidden threats, and a murderous aura enveloped the entire scene.

The long-silent Residential Community suddenly erupted in cheers; residents mustered the courage to push open their doors, poking their heads out and waving desperately toward the military vehicles.

Compared to the mysterious and unfathomable Chen Ye, whose combat power was heaven-defying.

The troops in military uniforms, with their orderly conduct, were the most reassuring and trusted pillars of support in the hearts of the people during the apocalypse.

Chen Ye frowned slightly and quietly squeezed the beast cores hidden in his pocket.

He lightly tapped Shen Jiaojiao's wrist with his fingertips and whispered: "Let's go. Don't get involved with the troops; it will only invite trouble."

Having lived another life, he had seen with his own eyes the tragic state of the late apocalypse where order collapsed and The Authorities' forces fell apart. He only wanted to develop discreetly and hoard strength.

He absolutely did not want to be tied to The Authorities' chariot and become a pawn.

But just as he took a step, two rapid and powerful sets of footsteps rushed toward them.

Crushing the debris on the ground, carrying the sharp aura unique to special operations team members.

Two elite soldiers wearing Armed Police special combat uniforms rushed up to them; their equipment was worlds apart from Liu Lingwei's squad from the morning.

They were fully covered in heavy protective armor and carried standard-issue automatic rifles.

Wearing tactical night-vision goggles, with tactical vests hung with grenades and various weapons and equipment, their bodies exuded a murderous aura from long-term battlefield experience.

They were clearly a mixed special operations force urgently deployed by the war zone, with firepower far exceeding that of regular Armed Police.

Shen Jiaojiao was so scared that she instantly shrunk behind Chen Ye.

She subconsciously straightened her torn skirt; her clothes had been damaged during the fight, and she was afraid of exposing her fair thighs.

Shen Jiaojiao's voice was as soft as a mosquito's hum, carrying a hint of fear: "Chen Ye, are we, are we going to be arrested?"

She looked disheveled and weak. As a proud goddess before the apocalypse, she couldn't accept being seen by so many people in this state.

"Don't be afraid, play it by ear; they can't hurt us." Chen Ye patted her slightly cool hand, his tone calm and composed, though a hint of imperceptible vigilance flashed in his eyes.

The two soldiers stopped in front of the pair, not raising their guns, but rather looking respectful.

The two stood tall and asked: "Excuse me, was it the two of you who dealt with the Mutated Beasts in the Residential Community?"

Chen Ye's heart stirred, and he was just calculating how to brush them off.

The walkie-talkie on the soldier's waist suddenly emitted a buzzing static sound, and a cold, steady female voice came through clearly.

The two soldiers immediately stood at attention, their spines straightened, and replied in unison: "Received!"

Immediately afterward, they gave a standard, solemn military salute to Chen Ye and Shen Jiaojiao, their tone full of sincerity:

"Thank you both for clearing out the Mutated Beasts and protecting the safety of the Residential Community residents. Some residents have already explained the situation to us. Thank you for your hard work!"

"It wasn't us," Chen Ye said with an unchanging expression, casually making up a story. "It was a mysterious powerhouse in black who acted; we were just passersby saved by him."

"If there's nothing else, we're heading home."

After speaking, he prepared to take Shen Jiaojiao and turn to leave.

But the walkie-talkie rang again. The two soldiers looked at each other, their expressions becoming increasingly solemn, and shouted in unison: "Mr. Chen Ye!"

Chen Ye's footsteps came to an abrupt halt, his pupils suddenly contracted, his face full of shock and astonishment!

"How could they know my identity?!"

He was instantly confused, secretly ranting in his heart: If I had known, I would have worn a mask to cover my face! How great it would have been to dress up as Spider-Man or Batman, low-key and safe!"

He only wanted to survive, develop, and grow stronger in the apocalypse; he didn't want to have anything to do with The Authorities at all.

The tragic scenes of The Authorities' forces collapsing rapidly and the devastation of life in his previous life were still fresh in his memory.

He didn't want to repeat the same mistakes.

But now that he had been named, it was like being roasted on a fire; he couldn't leave even if he wanted to.

Shen Jiaojiao was also at a loss, looking up at Chen Ye, her pretty face full of confusion.

Her long eyelashes fluttered gently like butterfly wings, and her large, watery eyes were filled with bewilderment.

She asked in a low voice: "How, how do they know your name? What do they want with you?"