From Apocalypse Boss to Farmer: My Vegetables Make Me Stronger!-Chapter 155 - 146: This Girl is a Keeper

Over here, Ye Nan gave Gu Xi a complicated look, then noticed the pile of sludge on the floor.

"What’s this?" she asked, walking over with a surprised expression.

Just then, Zhao Qingxiao’s expression changed drastically. He shouted a warning—

"Watch out!"

’Watch out for what?’

Before Ye Nan could react, a gunshot rang out by her ear. At the same time, Dongfang Yu, who was beside her, tackled her to the ground, and they rolled away.

This was immediately followed by another gunshot, then the sound of shattering glass.

In an instant, the entire twenty-fifth floor descended into chaos.

Gu Xi followed the group of Wood Element ability users, taking the opportunity to duck into a corner. She looked up and out the window.

’A sniper.’

’And not an ordinary one. The person is likely a Gold Element ability user.’

In fact, Gu Xi had sensed the danger even before Zhao Qingxiao shouted, "Watch out!"

But she didn’t make a move.

Because she wasn’t sure who today’s assassination attempt was targeting.

After all, the first shot was clearly aimed at Ye Nan. If the person next to her hadn’t reacted so quickly and tackled her, Ye Nan would likely be dead.

’Looked at this way, it was as if someone was giving Ye Xin a warning?’

That is, until someone used the third gunshot as cover to shove her from behind amidst the chaos.

Gu Xi could have dodged it.

But she didn’t. Instead, she used the force of the push to stumble forward a few steps, landing right in front of the pile of sludge on the floor.

’A perfect opportunity.’

Gu Xi’s eyes narrowed slightly.

And just then, the fourth gunshot rang out.

Just as everyone thought Gu Xi couldn’t possibly dodge, she rolled on the ground. She seemed to fall clumsily onto the pile of sludge, narrowly avoiding the bullet.

At the same time, Liu Hao dove over.

"Are you okay?" he asked, shielding Gu Xi as he pulled her back.

By now, Zhao Qingxiao’s spiritual power had locked onto the distant sniper.

He raised his hand and quickly made a few hand signals.

Dongfang Yu pushed Ye Nan toward Liu Hao. In a flash, he flew right out the window, riding the wind toward the sniper’s position.

Soon, the gunshots stopped.

Only after Zhao Qingxiao confirmed the danger had passed did everyone breathe a sigh of relief, exchanging glances, their hearts still pounding.

"Are you okay?" Liu Hao asked, looking at the disheveled young woman. He thought to himself, ’If only that kid Yang Tao were here. At least he could conjure some water for the lady to wash her hands.’

’Such a beautiful girl, now covered in mud. What a shame.’

The burly Liu Hao shook his head.

Gu Xi paused for a moment, then shook her head. "I’m fine." After a beat, she added, "Thank you."

"Don’t mention it. It’s what I should do," Liu Hao said, scratching his head with a simple-minded grin.

Nearby, Zhao Qingxiao couldn’t help but shoot his teammate another glance.

They were all brothers who shared the same foxhole; who didn’t know who? That kid Liu Hao might look a little simple, but it was all an act.

’The kid is sharp as a tack.’

’So...’ Zhao Qingxiao’s gaze fell upon Gu Xi.

Gu Xi went to a nearby restroom to clean herself up a bit. Of course, it wasn’t that she thought it was dirty; she had been in far filthier situations during field missions.

She’d rolled in mud pits more times than she could count.

’This is nothing.’

The reason Gu Xi chose to clean up in the restroom in front of everyone was not only to avoid Zhao Qingxiao’s spiritual power probe but mainly because of the mud on her.

She had to destroy the evidence.

This mud absolutely could not fall into the hands of outsiders.

Because anyone who understood the Blood-colored Asura’s abilities could easily expose the fact that Sprouty had evolved with just a quick analysis and comparison.

After all, this mutant plant wasn’t exactly the same as the Mutated Locust Tree in South City. It hadn’t absorbed her powers, but rather her old Crystal Core Fragments.

That was why Gu Xi had used the roll just now to wipe the sludge on the floor completely clean. Now, she wouldn’t leave behind so much as a single drop of muddy water for them.

Sinking her consciousness into her space, Gu Xi glanced at the little green sprout that was already rolling around in the pile of sludge. She paused for a moment before turning and walking out of the restroom.

More than half the people on the twenty-fifth floor were gone. A few ability users were cleaning up the scene.

Lu Ren had already left with the group of Wood Element ability users. Only Li Xiaoyan and Zhao Kun remained.

"Are you okay? Are you hurt?" Li Xiaoyan asked, taking out her handkerchief and handing it to Gu Xi.

Gu Xi shook her head. After a polite thank you, she took the handkerchief and wiped her face.

Li Xiaoyan glanced at Ye Nan, then at the two Special Service Team members guarding her. She whispered to Gu Xi, "It’s too chaotic here, and this isn’t our territory. Let’s head back to the 36th floor first."

Gu Xi nodded. She then walked over to Liu Hao, pulled a small bag of fried fruits from the large cloth sack she carried, and thanked him sincerely. "Thank you for what you did just now. Please, you must accept this."

Although she hadn’t needed him to save her, the fact was that he had lunged over to do so.

She had to accept this kindness.

But Li Ming had once taught her that it was best not to owe people favors. If you did, it was best to repay them on the spot if possible.

Because a debt of gratitude is the hardest debt in the world to repay.

And in the apocalypse, food was the most sincere way to thank someone.

Liu Hao stared at the bag, his eyes lighting up.

At the same time, Zhao Qingxiao also looked over.

’Aren’t those the same fruits the captain was holding the other day, the ones he treasured so much he couldn’t bear to eat them?!’

The two of them quickly exchanged a look.

—’This girl, she’s a good one!’

...

Gu Xi didn’t go to the 36th floor.

After bidding farewell to Li Xiaoyan, she went straight to the 37th floor, much to Zhao Kun’s hesitant dismay.

The old woman, Chen Lu, had already gotten the news. Seeing Gu Xi enter, she quickly poured her a glass of warm water. "Xiaoxi, what happened just now had nothing to do with me."

Gu Xi didn’t say anything.

The old woman sighed. "...However, this does prove that the method I mentioned before is effective."

Because someone had gotten restless and finally made a move.

But seeing no reaction from Gu Xi, the old woman changed the subject. "Xiaoxi, you’ve seen the parent body of that mutant plant. What do you think? I didn’t lie to you, did I?"

"When they first delivered it, I vaguely sensed something was off about that plant."

"I sensed the aura of your power from it. But at that time, even though you had returned, you were unwilling to come back to the Central Base, so I thought..."

At this, she looked up at Gu Xi, hesitating to continue.

"Thought what?" Gu Xi asked, taking a sip of water. Her eyes inadvertently swept over the succulent-like plant on the director’s desk.

’It seems the old woman’s powers haven’t improved at all over the years.’

’Then again, for the vast majority of ability users, level nine is already the pinnacle of human potential.’

Gu Xi lowered her gaze, her fingertips slowly stroking the paper cup in her hand.

Chen Lu was also discreetly observing Gu Xi. A large patch of her clothes was damp, strands of hair by her ears were still wet, and her face was a little pale. It made the seemingly delicate and slender girl look all the more pitiful.

But the old woman knew this was all just for show. ’A delicate, pitiful little girl?’

’This was the Blood-colored Asura, once famous throughout the world!’

’She’s the complete opposite of delicate!’

"What do you plan to do next?" the old woman asked in a gentle voice, clearly avoiding Gu Xi’s previous question.

Gu Xi looked up, giving her a faint, unreadable smile, but didn’t press the issue.

She put down the paper cup and slowly sat up. "Chen, you and Zhou Jinyu are on good terms, I presume?"

Chen Lu hadn’t expected her to suddenly ask this. Her heart sank, but her expression remained perfectly normal.

"You mean Zhou?" She gave an amiable smile. "He worked with me for a while in the past. We do have a pretty good relationship. Why do you ask?"

Gu Xi tapped the water cup in front of her. "No reason. Just asking."

With that, she stood up. "Chen, I imagine you must be quite busy today. I won’t disturb you any longer. Goodbye."

The old woman, Chen Lu, rose to see her out. "Then about before...?"

"About that..." Gu Xi said as she stepped into the elevator, looking back at the old woman. "No rush. I have to verify if it’s true or not first, wouldn’t you agree?"

"True. You’ll find out in time, Xiaoxi. Everything I said is the truth," the old woman said, nodding with a relaxed smile.

The elevator doors slowly closed.

The moment the old woman turned around, her expression instantly darkened.

’Well, well. How dare they make a move on my territory! Do they really think things are still the same as before...’