Because Black Crow and those behind him needed such a figure, Jin Manfu must become Linjiang City's underground king.
Otherwise, if Black Crow chose someone else, Jin Manfu's best fate would likely be quietly disappearing.
After all, only the dead keep no secrets.
For their safety and plans, Black Crow and his backers would not allow these secrets to leak.
Either attach to Black Crow, become a subordinate force under him, become Linjiang's underground king as required, and help complete their schemes;
or die.
These were Jin Manfu's only two choices.
Die?
Or become Linjiang's underground king?
If alone, Jin Manfu would never touch this taboo.
But if it was Black Crow's request, backed by a group of Superpower users like Black Crow… maybe he could actually sit in that position?
If he followed their demands, those aiming to save the world wouldn't easily discard him afterwards.
"I can ask one question?"
Finally, Jin Manfu looked up and asked.
"Ask." Su Bai didn't refuse.
"How strong are you at your peak?"
Jin Manfu was uneasy but hopeful.
These reborn ones were likely the strongest among future survivors.
He dared not ask about their secrets, but was curious about their power.
Because in a way, their strength determined his own; their success in salvation represented whether he would survive the apocalypse!
"At peak…"
Su Bai's face showed a hint of reminiscence:
"One strike destroys a city, ten strikes destroy a nation, a hundred strikes destroy the world!"
Destroy a city in one blow?
Jin Manfu was shocked.
That was the power of a large-yield nuclear bomb, wasn't it?
If each reborn was that strong, like a human-shaped nuclear bomb at peak, yet were all wiped out… how terrifying must the apocalypse be?
Without hesitation, Jin Manfu stood, kneeling respectfully before Su Bai:
"If Black Crow needs, I'm willing to be Linjiang City's underground king, to wholeheartedly serve and obey Black Crow!"
"Stand up."
Su Bai smiled:
"Since you agreed, you're one of us now. This isn't ancient times; no need for such formalities."
Jin Manfu rose and, even sitting back, only half-sat—a posture reserved for the most honored guests.
But now he faced not a guest but a reborn Superpower user—his master in a sense.
Jin Manfu submitted; Su Bai was pleased.
Before becoming strong enough, safety came first.
But when strong enough… news of the apocalypse would be reported to the state.
The system's existence was a taboo.
Su Bai wouldn't reveal it to anyone.
Under this premise, the reborn Superpower users—an overused trope in web —became his best option.
Everything that happened was a rehearsal.
But next time, he'd face not a small mafia boss but a huge nation with billions of people!
Taking the first step, Su Bai felt very happy.
Glancing at Jin Manfu, still in shock and fear, Su Bai laughed lightly:
"The apocalypse is inevitable. When it comes, 70% of life will turn into Zombies, unavoidable.
But since we've returned, the worst-case scenario of human extinction won't happen.
At least, when that moment arrives, we can preserve civilization's seeds, so some survivors can live well even amid the apocalypse.
Also, do your best, have no second thoughts.
When our strength recovers, it will be easy to grant you and your family Superpowers early, to grow strong before the apocalypse."
If Su Bai's previous words were a big stick, this promise was sweet dates.
The apocalypse neared.
Who wouldn't want to survive?
Who wouldn't want to gain superpowers and wield unimaginable power?
Simply using apocalypse terror to intimidate or power to threaten wasn't a long-term strategy.
Only the combination of big stick and sweet dates could dispel Jin Manfu's fear and instill hope and benefits, binding him fully and loyally to Su Bai.
Sure enough, when Su Bai said Jin Manfu could gain superpowers early, Jin Manfu's spirits soared, his eyes burning bright:
"Lord Crow, what should I do?
Just say the word, and I'd go through fire and water without refusal!"
"Unify Linjiang City can wait; let me regain some strength first."
The usual method of unification wasn't an option.
A true underground king would affect many interests and surely attract higher attention.
Su Bai wouldn't make such a rookie mistake.
Until strong enough, or lucky with prize draws, lying low behind Jin Manfu was the way.
As for Survival Points…
Jin Manfu's status as one of Linjiang City's biggest fronts should be enough, right?
Su Bai tapped the golden sofa's armrest, pondering:
"Do you know the situation of that Little White Building in Yida Center Commercial District?"
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