"By the way, take good care of that woman. If she has any requests that aren't excessive, you can fulfill them."
As soon as Zhao Yunhai said this, Chu Ning's mind began to stir.
What did it mean to fulfill any requests that weren't excessive?
Sometimes, the way people spoke at this level required careful consideration, otherwise, they wouldn't even know how they lost trust.
What was considered "normal times"?
What were "special times"?
"Don't worry, Young Master Yun. Your subordinate will handle things according to your wishes."
To prevent himself from misinterpreting, Chu Ning subtly emphasized the words "your wishes."
Zhao Yunhai let out a soft hum. Chu Ning was a smart person, and some things didn't need to be stated too explicitly.
Seeing Young Master Yun's unchanged expression, Chu Ning knew he hadn't misunderstood.
His heart instantly felt much lighter.
So, first and foremost, Su Rou's identity. She was someone who previously stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Lin Yi, an enemy.
Given Young Master Yun's nature, Chu Ning believed he was absolutely not the type to be swayed by beauty.
Then there was only one conclusion.
Chu Ning understood immediately, and a trace of admiration appeared in his eyes as he looked at Young Master Yun.
Zhao Yunhai ignored the strange look in his subordinate's eyes and continued, "If you need anything in the future, don't hesitate or feel ashamed. Just call this number."
Saying this, Zhao Yunhai gave Chu Ning the contact information for Yu Man Lou.
Yu Man Lou was the captain of supplies transport. All supplies entering the doomsday world passed through Yu Man Lou's hands.
"Yes, sir." Chu Ning respectfully took the business card with both hands.
Zhao Yunhai looked at Chu Ning and said slowly.
"What you need to do next is not to attack, but to develop and strengthen your power."
"Resume production, become self-sufficient. The outside world has nothing to do with us. If there's anything major, you can also call the number I just gave you, and you can reach me."
"Additionally, once the Ability Potion enters the production line, it will be immediately classified as a restricted drug. All information must be kept confidential with the highest security measures."
"Regarding the Ability Potion, I will give you the best one. You guard this place for me, and I won't treat you unfairly."
Hearing this, Chu Ning's expression changed, and he quickly lowered his head and said with extreme reverence, "It is my duty to serve Young Master Yun."
"How dare I ask for rewards."
"The great power you have already given me is the greatest reward."
"Hahaha..." Hearing this, Zhao Yunhai couldn't help but laugh heartily. "Chu Ning, serve me well, and your future will be beyond what this world can comprehend."
"Your subordinate pledges his life to serve Young Master Yun."
Chu Ning immediately knelt on one knee, expressing his loyalty.
Although this world no longer strictly adhered to formal etiquette, Chu Ning still used this solemn gesture to convey his sincerity.
"Time will reveal a person's heart. I will see your loyalty."
Zhao Yunhai looked down at Chu Ning's posture, a slight smile curving his lips, and offered a hand to help him up.
Chu Ning rose with the offered support, lowering his head slightly in deference, and said nothing further.
Zhao Yunhai did not leave immediately but chose to wait in the doomsday world for the true emergence of the Ability Potion.
The Ability Potion was of utmost importance. With this power, who in the real world could resist its erosion?
Many plans and strategies were not as satisfying as the direct impact of this power.
Barely two days later, Zhao Yunhai received the news that the Ability Potion was completely finished. With a face full of joy, he personally went to the Ability Potion laboratory.
This place was guarded by countless ability users, with checkpoints and traps at every angle, ensuring that enemies would come and never leave.
These ability users stationed here had a mechanism for mutual supervision and reward.
This mechanism was refined and verified by Wang Fan through repeated divination, and only then was it finalized, leaving almost no flaws.
"This world is entirely in my grasp."
Zhao Yunhai looked at the verdant green potion in his hand. Although the color was not ideal, after being injected into the heart, it would turn the user into an ability user within an hour.
Zhao Yunhai then looked at the neatly arranged Ability Potions before him: speed abilities, lightning abilities, and common elemental abilities such as metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.
The precursors to these abilities were the core fragments of ability zombies. Therefore, to continue producing these Ability Potions, a continuous supply of ability zombies was necessary.
However, the emergence of ability zombies required a large number of ordinary zombies; it took perhaps one out of a thousand or ten thousand zombies to produce such a zombie.
Of course, given the existence of clones in this world, Zhao Yunhai never worried about the interruption of the most crucial formula for the Ability Potion.
Afterward, Zhao Yunhai took a large portion of the Ability Potions, leaving only one hundred doses.
Zhao Yunhai looked at Chu Ning, whose eagerness was impossible to hide. He then handed the Ability Potion he was holding to him.
"This is for you. A lightning ability, a very powerful offensive ability."
"Thank you, Young Master Yun."
Chu Ning, overcome with excitement, took the Ability Potion with both hands and, in front of Young Master Yun, injected it directly into his heart with a syringe.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Like a strong cardiac stimulant, Chu Ning's heartbeats made Zhao Yunhai raise an eyebrow as he watched the changes in his subordinate.
After all, this Ability Potion was to be taken back to the Zhao Corporation to strengthen their power.
He had to personally witness all the changes to be sure.
After about an hour, Chu Ning's heartbeats gradually returned to normal. Chu Ning raised his hand, and a trace of lightning flickered in his palm.
"Not bad," Zhao Yunhai praised upon seeing the emergence of the lightning ability.
"Expand production. Increase the output of Ability Potions to one hundred thousand doses. If you lack raw materials, go and get them from the outside."
Zhao Yunhai was never stingy with himself, and when it came to recruiting people, he was generous. However, the Ability Potion could not become commonplace.
Furthermore, the Ability Potion could only be used by their own people.
Perhaps those chaotic individuals outside might develop Ability Potions in a year or even less, but now, he would use the power of lightning to eliminate them first.
To be one step ahead was to be ahead in every step.
Zhao Yunhai was not content with merely unifying this region; this entire planet would become his logistical base.
"Yes." Chu Ning retracted his ability, becoming even more respectful.
After giving a few more instructions, Zhao Yunhai left the doomsday world.
Meanwhile, Su Rou, unaware that Zhao Yunhai had already departed, came to find him. She was met only by Chu Ning.
"Young Master Yun had an important matter to attend to and has already left. If you need anything, feel free to approach me at any time."
Chu Ning's attitude was only superficially warm; inwardly, he harbored immense vigilance towards Su Rou.
Chu Ning had witnessed Su Rou's formidable power.
"Then when will he return?" Su Rou frowned, feigning longing as she asked.
"That depends on Young Master Yun. He hasn't specified a return date," Chu Ning replied truthfully.
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Real World.
"Why are you back so soon?"
Upon hearing that Zhao Yunhai had returned to Yanjing, Gu Tianfeng's plans to make a move were instantly extinguished.