Apocalyptic Wasteland Simulator

Chapter 158 - 153: Resolved! Finally Reaching the Destination

The guards in the guardhouse were clearly unaware of the disturbance outside. They were swallowed by the black sphere before they could even make a sound.After dealing with the guards, Nightingale approached Chen Pingchuan with a light, graceful stride, her figure lithe and elegant. She gave him a slight nod, indicating that she had killed all the enemies.

Chen Pingchuan was satisfied with Nightingale's swift and decisive actions. Still, he jerked his chin toward Wang Mazi and asked with a puzzled expression, "What's the deal with this guy?"

Chen Pingchuan gazed at the uncontrollably trembling Wang Mazi. He didn't understand why Nightingale had spared him.

Upon hearing Chen Pingchuan, Nightingale subconsciously bit her lip, leaving a faint row of teeth marks on its soft pink surface. Her eyes flickered. After a moment of hesitation, she decided to break the vow she had just made. The energy of a black sphere began to gather in her palms, where a dark glow faintly appeared.

Wang Mazi, on the other hand, had Nightingale's guarantee. However, the moment he heard Chen Pingchuan speak, he knew who truly held the power over his life and death.

A few seconds after Chen Pingchuan asked his question, Wang Mazi, who had been trembling in silence, suddenly broke down, wailing with snot and tears.

"Don't kill me, sir! The young lady swore an oath! She promised not to kill me! Sir, please, have mercy and spare my life! I'll be grateful to you for the rest of my life!"

Tears streamed down Wang Mazi's face, and snot ran to the corner of his mouth. He was the very picture of wretchedness.

"As long as you don't kill me, I swear I'll leave the mine tonight, change my name, and disappear for good! Sir, I'm begging you, please let me go!"

Hearing Wang Mazi's tearful plea, Chen Pingchuan slowly raised his head and looked at Nightingale with a strange expression.

Like a child caught doing something wrong, Nightingale turned her head slightly, not daring to meet Chen Pingchuan's gaze.

Just moments ago, my mind was entirely focused on completing the task cleanly and efficiently. I didn't even consider the need to silence a witness. Now, under his intense gaze, my face is burning. I feel so embarrassed and cornered, regretting it completely.

Chen Pingchuan saw her expression and instantly understood her thoughts. A meaningful smile touched his lips, a mixture of playful teasing and gentle tolerance for her mistake.

"Alright now. You already gave him your word, so don't go back on it. We have to be people who keep our promises, especially in this business."his would have been much simpler. I would've just crushed his throat without all the theatrics. But with a woman who admires me by my side, everything I do has to fit my persona and take her feelings into account. It has to be said, my skills as a scoundrel are getting more and more refined.

I'm not upset by what he did at all. In fact, I think it's sweet. His excuse might not be much of a reason, but it's more than enough for me.

After dealing with Wang Mazi, Chen Pingchuan walked toward the door of the Energy Crystal Warehouse, his heart filled with anticipation. He paused when he saw the sensor lock on the door.

The dilapidated Spring City White Crystal Mine has such a high-tech warehouse lock? You've got to be kidding me.

Indeed, the door before him was not the old metal type with a simple alloy padlock he had expected. Instead, it was a futuristic, high-precision security lock featuring facial and energy key card recognition.

Seeing Chen Pingchuan standing motionless before the warehouse door, Nightingale immediately guessed the problem. She chuckled. "Are you missing the key? I can go search the guards."

"No need. I have one!"

With a huge number of simulation points about to roll in, there's no point in being cheap now. Thinking this, Chen Pingchuan directly initiated the exchange.

"Exchange for Energy Crystal Warehouse Key One."

"Exchange for Energy Crystal Secret Warehouse Key Two."