Colonial Suit

“How did you notice me?”

“Uh?” Lance was taken aback, seemingly surprised that Blood瞳 would ask such a question. “Isn’t detecting danger a necessary survival skill for everyone in the apocalypse? Although you look ordinary and rarely speak, I felt a chill the moment I saw you. This indicates that you must be a very powerful hunter. It's unwise to come into conflict with a hunter like you.”

“I see.” Blood瞳 nodded, acknowledging Lance's answer. But in his heart, he almost cried out.

This isn't every apocalyptic survivor's instinct. This is an ability! This is a danger-predicting ability of the perception type!

If it were an ordinary survivor, even if they sensed danger, they wouldn't be as certain as Lance. And he not only sensed Blood瞳's danger at first glance but also stopped his men, even giving up the most basic resistance! This shows that he knows resistance is useless. This is a high-level prediction of danger. And he knows what to do to most likely avoid danger!

This is definitely the effect of a perception-type ability! This guy is also an ability user! It's just that he doesn't seem to know it yet.

Blood瞳 remembered Pastor Robbie once saying that abilities are very common above the Fifth World, but extremely rare in the Seventh World. Because abilities rarely awaken on their own. Most rely on expensive gene 'potions.' And this kind of thing is absolutely priceless in the Seventh World! But Lance in front of him has awakened his ability on his own, and although it's not complete, he's definitely a genius!

After a moment of silence, Blood瞳 said seriously to Lance, “You are lucky.”

“Yes. I also think I'm lucky. Those silly kids didn't offend you. Otherwise, I would have a hard time cleaning up. You know, conflicts are too easy to happen in the apocalypse. A little bit of interest, even a piece of bread, half a potato, is enough for two people to draw their swords against each other. I don't want to collect their corpses.” Lance replied with a smile, looking very natural.

His ability can clearly sense who is stronger than him. And for the strong, any show of weakness and respect is not excessive. This is the basic rule of survival in the apocalypse.

With the hostility resolved, the atmosphere became lighter. After chatting with Lance for a while, Blood瞳 realized that although this guy looked fierce, he was extremely knowledgeable about the situation on Planet x35. His words broadened Blood瞳's horizons. Just as the two were chatting happily, a traveler walked in. He whispered a few words in Lance's ear. Blood瞳 noticed that he secretly glanced at himself while speaking, revealing a malicious look.

Lance's reaction didn't surprise Blood瞳. Almost as soon as he heard the traveler's words, he slapped him across the face, knocking him head over heels.

“Bastard, are you treating my words like farts? Have I been too lenient with you lately? Starting today, everyone's rations will be reduced by half, and you guys aren't allowed to eat for two days! Now get out of here! Tell your damned subordinates to be honest with me. If I find out that you disobey my orders, I'll hang you on the roof of the car and let the death wind blow you into jerky!”

“Yes, yes…” The traveler's face turned pale with fright. He agreed repeatedly and ran out, scrambling on all fours.

Lance then turned to Blood瞳 with an awkward smile and said softly, “They found an armored vehicle where you appeared. Um… it has a lot of weapons and some… so some little guys couldn't restrain their 'nature'.”

Blood瞳 smiled slightly and suddenly said softly, “I understand. This is normal in the apocalypse. I don't need to worry about it, do I?”

“Of course.” Lance was relieved to see that Blood瞳 was so understanding. “Mr. Blood瞳, rest assured, I guarantee you won't suffer any losses in my caravan. Those guys have just been too smooth-sailing, which is why they're so stupid. I'll teach them the rules.”

“Yeah.” Blood瞳 nodded. Then he made a request for fuel. Lance was just feeling uneasy because of his subordinates' recklessness, so he readily agreed. He not only filled the armored vehicle with fuel but also prepared several large barrels of fuel for Blood瞳 to use on the road. This fuel would cost a lot of money in the apocalypse, but Lance didn't even mention it.

With these things done, Blood瞳's purpose in Lance's caravan was complete. He got up to say goodbye, but Lance stopped him.

“This…” Lance scratched his head awkwardly. “I wonder where Mr. Blood瞳 plans to go next?”

“Me?” Blood瞳 was stunned for a moment, then realized what Lance was getting at. Lance was trying to build a relationship with him. So he said, “I plan to go to Lord Kester's territory. I have something to do. What's wrong, do you need my help with anything?”

“Oh, of course not.” Lance shook his head repeatedly. Then he showed a warm smile. “I'm also going to Lord Kester's territory. If you're not in a hurry, can you travel with us? Um… just consider it protection for us, and I'll pay you for it.”

With the strength of Lance's caravan, they naturally didn't need protection. Lance was just finding a reason to have someone serve Blood瞳. This shows that Lance has a delicate heart under his rough exterior. He knows how to use the resources around him better than anyone else.

Dangerous people must be strong. As long as conflict can be avoided in advance, danger can also become a powerful boost. Lance is a businessman and pays great attention to managing his connections. Although Blood瞳 doesn't seem to be anything special now, who knows if he might need his help in the future? For a potential helper, a little bit of investment is insignificant.

With the friendly exchange earlier, Blood瞳 naturally wouldn't refuse Lance's kindness. He temporarily settled down in Lance's caravan. Someone had already prepared luxurious rooms for him and Kobe. Lying in the warm bed, Kobe was overjoyed. He, a little rascal from a 'number' shelter, had never enjoyed such a comfortable life? What's more, after Lance's outburst, everyone in the caravan was respectful to him. The feeling of being respected was like drinking fine wine for Kobe, intoxicating him.

The next morning, Blood瞳 began a new journey with Lance's caravan. Before that, he didn't forget the scene of the caravan murder he had encountered and specially took Lance to see it again. Seeing the tragic state of corpses everywhere, all the travelers turned pale. Some even vomited loudly. Lance observed solemnly for a while and then nodded to Blood瞳.

“Thank you, Mr. Blood瞳. You have made me aware of a new source of danger. I think it is necessary to report this situation to Lord Kester. Let him know that a group of terrible mutant creatures has appeared in his territory. The Lord will definitely reward you.”

“That's not important.” Hearing Lance say this, Blood瞳's eyes suddenly lit up. He made a request. “If possible, I would like to personally describe this matter to Lord Kester. Can you take me to see Lord Kester?”

Lance glanced at him, revealing a surprised expression. He thought Blood瞳 was afraid that he would take credit for it. But he was also a magnanimous person and would naturally not antagonize Blood瞳 over these trivial matters. He agreed readily.

He didn't notice that after he turned around, a faint, almost imperceptible, cold light flashed in Blood瞳's eyes, disappearing in an instant.

Kobe noticed this scene and asked in a puzzled whisper, “Master, why do you want him to take you to see Lord Kester?”

“That's my business. You don't need to 'worry' about it.” Blood瞳 replied indifferently.

Next, they traveled for two more days, passing a gathering point along the way. This gathering point was the last supply station before reaching Lord Kester's residence. But when they arrived, they found that it had been razed to the ground. Everywhere were the remains of fierce fighting. Burning houses were still billowing with thick smoke. The corpses of the gathering point's civilians were all over the ground. Blood and severed limbs had gathered into a small river, emitting a strong bloody smell.

Lance had people carefully examine the gathering point, and the result was very cruel. All the residents were dead. Like the previous caravan scene, their deaths were horrific. They all had injuries from powerful impacts or large blade cuts. Many residents' corpses also showed signs of poisoning. And what made them most uneasy was that the gathering point's water treatment system had been taken away, and no corpses of the attackers were left at the scene.

This shows that the mutant creatures that attacked this place have extremely high intelligence, strict organization, and discipline. This was almost unheard of in the past. Although mutants also liked to gather in the past, they lacked organization, and their actions were more like gregarious beasts. But the current situation shows that these mutants have evolved and begun to have a clear division of labor. How terrible is this? Mutant creatures already have combat power far beyond ordinary people. Once they have an organization, it's simply a disaster, even a disaster that could change the power structure of this planet.

“I must report this to Lord Kester immediately!” Lance said seriously. After these events, he already knew that he had encountered a big trouble. His danger prediction ability was issuing a stern warning. The degree of threat even gave him a 'hair'-raising feeling. So he couldn't wait any longer and immediately issued a departure order to the caravan.

After simply cleaning up the corpses at the gathering point, they set off again. This time, there was no longer a relaxed feeling in the caravan. Everyone's faces were pale, as if a catastrophe was imminent. They gave up resting and maintaining their vehicles and traveled as quickly as possible. Finally, on the fourth day, they arrived at their destination.

A city called Vica. Also the residence of Lord Kester!