Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot

Wang Tao said, "I was wondering how you managed to get so much meat for the golden eagle so quickly, and it turns out you wanted to ask the golden eagle for help!"

Gu Yun wasn't very clear about the golden eagle's true strength, and naturally, he was also unaware of how well the golden eagle could adapt to the icy and snowy conditions. After all, if even ordinary zombies couldn't move about outside... Even if the golden eagle was strong and wouldn't freeze to death, it might still dislike that kind of environment.

Wang Tao could roughly understand his thoughts from Gu Yun's cautious tone, but Wang Tao didn't explain much. Instead, he said directly:

"That's no problem. Just give me the exact coordinates."

"That's great! Our last contact coordinates are..."

Gu Yun hurriedly gave the location and then added:

"Thank you so much for your and the golden eagle's help! But don't force it. It's a world of ice and snow out there, extremely dangerous. If you can't find anyone, just forget it..."

"Don't worry. I know my limits. I won't be sending myself to death!"

Wang Tao said with a smile.

After confirming some details with Gu Yun, he ended the call and then shared the situation with Ding Yuqin and the others.

"We've made contact with survivors!"

Everyone was excited to hear this news.

After all, they had first made contact with Changhe Base and then arrived there themselves. Naturally, they also hoped that more survivors would come.

But the current environment was different from before. The heavy snow showed no signs of stopping; it got as cold as negative thirty or forty degrees outside, and in such ghastly weather, long-distance travel was simply impossible. Plus, the contact had been lost... The chances for those survivors didn't look good!

"I'm planning to go with Xiao Jin and check out the situation. If we can find survivors, that would be great. If they're already gone, I can come back quickly."

Hearing Wang Tao's plan, everyone was a little worried but didn't raise any objections about the dangers outside. If they had Wang Tao's strength, they'd be willing to make the trip.

"Just you alone? How about I come with you?"

"I think I can go too!"

"And me!"

"I can provide healing..."

"..."

Ding Yuqin and several others immediately volunteered.

Wang Tao shook his head.

"The distance for this trip is quite far, and it is indeed dangerous. I'm only going to investigate their situation, not necessarily to bring them back. We'll see how it goes... So, I won't take you with me."

He had left Changhe Base many times before, but no matter which time, the distance from Changhe Base was never too far. Even when he rode the golden eagle yesterday to test his combat strength against the zombies, he didn't go too far.

But this time, it was different. He was going to cross provinces, about four hundred kilometers away. Who knew what the situation was like out there?

When the golden eagle went out yesterday, it had told Wang Tao there were some large cities with presences it found very dangerous, and Wang Tao had specifically instructed it to fly around those areas...

Wang Tao always maintained a heart of respect towards nature and the apocalypse. He didn't consider himself the world's strongest, fearless against anything. Although the golden eagle could fly and avoid many dangers, he didn't think it was the only creature in the world with flying abilities...

So Wang Tao felt that, with both his and the golden eagle's Level 5 abilities, they should be able to escape in the face of insurmountable danger. But it was different for the others who were still Level 4.

Seeing Wang Tao's refusal, everyone was somewhat disappointed but could also understand.

"Then we'll wait for your good news at home!"

"Alright."

Wang Tao called over the golden eagle, telling it he needed to go out with it.

"Chirp—"

The golden eagle showed no displeasure; it understood from its time as a hunting falcon that effort leads to rewards, and it also enjoyed soaring freely outside.

Wang Tao jumped on the back of the golden eagle. He didn't bring any other people, but he brought along Lightning. If they killed some zombies or monsters along the way, Lightning could devour them, so it wouldn't go to waste. Lightning now had over five hundred thousand HP, and although it usually appeared just like an ordinary military dog, its combat strength was far from weak!

Golden Eagle spread its wings and quickly soared above City Hall.

Gu Yun was waiting below with a group of people, having prepared some communication equipment. If those survivors were still alive, they might be able to use it.

"Have a safe journey!"

After picking up the equipment, everyone watched Golden Eagle leave with envy.

Flying ability, ah, now that planes can no longer fly, the ability to fly really was enviable.

Elsewhere, Golden Eagle flapped its wings, carrying Wang Tao over the high walls of the base.

The coordinates Gu Yun had given Wang Tao were about four hundred kilometers from Changhe Base. Golden Eagle's flying speed actually wasn't very fast, especially not compared to fighter jets. Plus, the harsh conditions outside greatly reduced their traveling speed... If they didn't encounter any mishaps on the way, it would be quite impressive if they could arrive in two to three hours.

As they gradually left Changhe Base behind, Frozen Zombies appeared more and more frequently, and occasionally, some dark-as-ink Rifts could be seen...

"Without any Level 5 Lords, let's ignore them for now."

Wang Tao took a quick glance. Zombies below a Level 5 Lord weren't worth his effort.

"By the way, Xiao Jin, have you seen any other Mutant Flying Beasts?"

Wang Tao suddenly asked.

He had just thought of something; if Xiao Jin recognized him as its master, then there might be a possibility of cooperation with other Mutant Flying Beasts!

Although Xiao Jin was originally a hawk and different from other mutant beasts, Wang Tao believed that as long as his might was strong enough, even if it was a wild one, he could make it submit...

"Chirp—"

Xiao Jin cried out, then told Wang Tao some things.

"Huh?"

After listening, Wang Tao had a very strange expression.

Xiao Jin told him that there used to be many Mutant Flying Beasts and even Flying Zombie Beasts near Changhe Base!

But those Mutant Flying Beasts and Flying Zombie Beasts were either driven away by it or killed by it.

Because it considered this area its own territory, it did not allow a second flying monster to compete with it for its turf.

No wonder Duan Xuchang and the others had tracked the Flying Zombies for a long time, but it came to nothing in the end—the Third Legion had been tracking the Flying Zombies outside for a while, but the results were not significant, with reports stating the Flying Zombies had vanished...

Wang Tao had thought that Changhe Base was just lucky, not having been discovered by these types of Flying Zombies. But now, it seemed that Xiao Jin had silently eliminated the threat!

Although Xiao Jin acted out of a desire to defend its own territory, this indeed indirectly helped Changhe Base... Wang Tao thought that when he got back, he would have to ask Gu Yun for some more meat for Xiao Jin!

Then again, Flying Zombies couldn't be tamed, if they were dead, they were dead. But there still might be a chance with the Mutant Flying Beasts...

"Do you know the whereabouts of those surviving Mutant Flying Beasts? Have a rough idea? Alright, when we get back, you lead me to them, and I'll make them your underlings!"

"Chirp—"

Hearing this, Xiao Jin grew excited.

The Mutant Flying Beasts that had been chased off by it were those that annoyed it but it could not kill. After all, they, too, could fly, and they were also swift. If Wang Tao could bring those fellows over to become his underlings... just the thought of it was comforting!

"Haha, don't worry, if there's a chance, I'll definitely give you a thrill!"

Xiao Jin didn't hold back, openly sharing its thoughts with Wang Tao, who laughed heartily.

However, suddenly, Wang Tao's laughter ceased abruptly. Because he thought of a very serious problem.

"Because of your deterrence, there are no other Flying Zombies and Mutant Beasts near Changhe Base. Does this mean that there are actually quite a lot of Flying Zombies and Mutant Beasts in the world?"

Not long after Wang Tao finished speaking, several figures flapping their wings appeared in the far-off sky.

"..."

Xiao Jin also indicated that they had now completely left its territory.