Tong Wu let out a soft sigh, his gaze lowered. After a long moment, he spoke, "Female benefactor, there are many things I cannot reveal, but I advise you not to go to City G unless you are at your absolute last resort."
Xu Qian narrowed her eyes slightly. City G housed three experimental bases, and she would have to go to them sooner or later. It was only a matter of time. He must have seen something unfortunate. The question was, was he seeing this life, or a past one?
Xu Qian didn't dwell on it. She'd take things as they came. Since the base had been destroyed, there was no longer any use for him to stay here. Xu Qian casually asked, "Master Tong Wu, are you leaving this place?"
"Yes, I plan to go to the Bright Base."
Xu Qian nodded. She'd heard that the prophet from her past life was also at the Bright Base. Things might be missed, but they wouldn't be lost.
"How do you plan to get there?"
"On foot."
Xu Qian blinked in surprise. Wouldn't he be eaten by zombies if he walked all that way?
"Female benefactor, you need not worry. We will be fine."
Xu Qian could only nod. Someone as divine as Master Tong Wu truly didn't need to worry. It was more important to worry about when her own poison could be completely resolved.
"Female benefactor."
"Hmm?"
As she looked up, she saw a string of prayer beads, which he often twirled, resting in his palm. He extended the beads towards her. "Wear them. Perhaps you will feel a little better."
Xu Qian's eyes shot up, meeting his completely unfettered gaze. It seemed he knew everything. But...
"Master Tong Wu, these prayer beads are very important, aren't they? Even if I face hardships, I won't steal from others, and I haven't reached my absolute limit yet. I will find a way to resolve it myself."
Tong Wu's eyes flickered slightly, but he didn't respond. He silently stood up, took her wrist, and began to loop the prayer beads around her slender white wrist, one by one. It was useless for her to try and pull away. She hadn't expected someone who looked so refined to have such strength.
After fastening them, Tong Wu's brow relaxed. A rare hint of a smile touched his hazel eyes. "Benefactor, you need not refuse. You and I have a connection. I do not wish for you to take risks."
Xu Qian: "..." This was a strange thing to say.
Since he had given her such a valuable item, Xu Qian naturally wanted to reciprocate. With a thought, a large backpack appeared in her hand. She filled it with enough food and water to sustain them, and even a few small knives and a couple of changes of clothes at the bottom.
"Master Tong Wu, thank you." He had helped her multiple times, first with a personal talisman, and now with personal prayer beads. She felt like she was depleting all his good things.
Tong Wu didn't refuse, merely gazed at her intently. "Female benefactor, remember what I told you. First, do not go to City G unless absolutely necessary. Second, be careful of the male benefactor beside you."
Xu Qian's eyes flickered, and she nodded. "I understand."
Fortunately, Xu Qian had many vehicles in her spatial storage. She allocated a minivan to them for their journey. She would escort them personally? Impossible. The system had spared them because they were wood-element ability users, and specifically, wood-element ability users who could conduct research. If they truly stayed at the Bright Base, it would be beneficial for Country Z. Anything good for the country, the system would always unreservedly support.
"Female benefactor, do not worry. They will remain at the Bright Base."
With those words, Xu Qian felt much more at ease. She didn't want her rare act of kindness to lead to a bad outcome. She tilted her head slightly. The man's tall, slender figure was right behind her, very close. She had an illusion that he wanted to protect her.
One person and one zombie set off again.
The master and disciple watched them leave.
"Master, haven't we been waiting for the female benefactor to visit for a long time? Why didn't you keep her here a little longer?"
Tong Wu tapped his head, his tone very calm. "She has her mission, and we have ours. Pack your things, we must depart as well."
Qiu Chan's eyes lit up. Finally, they could leave this dilapidated place!