I Contracted Myself-Chapter 90 – An earthquake

Zhang Ping nodded repeatedly, "Oh, okay."

He quickened his pace to catch up with the group.

"Actually, Senior Lu Han was really worried about you, so Sister Sisi and I came out to find you," Cheng Xuejie whispered to Zhang Ping from behind.

Zhang Ping was slightly surprised, his impression of Lu Han changing a bit.

Previously, he was a bit annoyed with Lu Han for being too controlling.

"Don't blame Senior Lu Han for being blunt before. He's actually very reliable, just sometimes takes things too seriously," Cheng Xuejie said with a smile.

Zhang Ping nodded slightly.

As night approached, more animals began to appear in the forest, with many nocturnal beasts emerging to hunt.

Naturally, mutated beasts also began to appear.

The group quickened their pace and finally returned to Base 08 around seven o'clock.

"Phew, you're finally back. If you hadn't returned soon, I wouldn't have been able to hold back Senior Lu Han," Zhang Shouzhong sighed in relief upon seeing Zhang Ping and the others return.

Zhang Ping walked up and patted Zhang Shouzhong's big belly, teasing, "With your weight, how could you not hold back Senior Lu Han?"

"You're just jealous that I can gain or lose weight as I please," Zhang Shouzhong said proudly, patting his belly.

Though they hadn't known each other long, they surprisingly got along well.

Zhang Ping put his arm around Zhang Shouzhong's shoulder as they walked to the dining hall, asking, "Did that energy return to your body without any issues?"

"No issues. The captain tested it before, teleporting my weapon miles away using spatial abilities, and the energy returned safely," Zhang Shouzhong reassured him.

Zhang Ping nodded, "Then lend me a bit of your fat energy, just in case."

"Sure, I'll get it for you later," Zhang Shouzhong agreed readily.

Zhang Ping patted his shoulder, smiling, "Thanks."

"No need to be so formal. We're both Zhangs; maybe we were family five hundred years ago. Besides, you're Mingzhu City's last hope. Everyone's counting on you to deal with the Tianchang Fox and save everyone in Mingzhu City," Zhang Shouzhong said earnestly.

Amidst laughter, they arrived at the cafeteria.

After dinner, Zhang Ping returned to his room to rest.

Tomorrow, they would head to the ruins together!

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Yes.

The place Situ Shibai mentioned was actually an ancient human civilization ruin.

It was hidden in the Investigation Team's training grounds, so they had to bypass the mountains to reach it.

"I wonder if I can get a weapon against the king."

Lying in bed, Zhang Ping worried. Though he was willing to fight for the countless people in Mingzhu City, the burden was heavy, and all the pressure was on him. He was worried about failing.

If he couldn't get the weapon Situ Shibai mentioned...

Zhang Ping sighed slightly, unable to imagine the disappointment everyone would feel.

At that moment, a Contract Gem flew out of his pocket, transforming into Little Theron and landing on his chest.

"Wow, little guy, you're heavy," he said with a hint of a smile, pretending to be in pain.

Little Theron bounced twice on his chest before hopping off, curiously observing the room.

There wasn't much to see in the room, except for the bunk beds. Fortunately, the lighting was bright; otherwise, the room would be quite eerie.

Little Theron jumped between the bunk beds, eventually returning to Zhang Ping's side to rest, occasionally bothering him.

"Hungry?"

Zhang Ping sat up, patting Little Theron's head, and asked.

Without waiting for a response, he took out a plate and began grilling meat.

Now, the 'Fire Eater' talent was only useful for this.

Fortunately, he had hunted two deer on the way to the meeting, so he didn't need to worry about Little Theron's food.

As for Ye Changchun and Su Qingbo.

Both could go without food or drink for decades without dying, so he didn't need to worry about them.

The night passed without incident.

The next morning.

Zhang Ping woke up feeling something pressing on his chest.

He sighed helplessly, "Little Theron, weren't you sleeping in the Contract Gem? Why are you out again?"

Sure enough, he opened his eyes slightly to see Little Theron lying on his chest, looking at him with ruby-like eyes, an ant yet as cute as a chubby puppy.

"You've gotten heavier again."

He slowly sat up, placing Little Theron on his lap, and let out a big yawn.

He had slept very well, mainly because he had forced himself to condense ten Contract Gems before sleeping, three of which were storage gems, and the remaining seven were ordinary Contract Gems.

He took out a Contract Gem from the Golden Treasury, and after eating it, he saw Little Theron looking at him eagerly, so he took out another and asked, "Do you want one?"

Little Theron immediately opened its mouth, waiting to be fed.

"Didn't you dislike them before?" Zhang Ping said, placing the Contract Gem in its mouth with a smile.

Little Theron finished the Contract Gem, smacking its lips, then opened its mouth again, wanting more. It didn't understand why it now liked something it used to dislike.

"That's all for now. I'll give you one in the morning and another before bed, so you'll have to wait until tonight if you want more," Zhang Ping refused.

One thing that was endearing about Little Theron was that it wouldn't fuss if it wasn't given something.

"Alright, let's go have breakfast."

Seeing its disappointed face, Zhang Ping chuckled, picked up the little creature he couldn't help but adore, and left the room.

Little Theron might not understand the power of the Contract Gems now, but in the future, when its accumulated potential was converted into strength, it would naturally realize how precious and powerful the Contract Gems were.

Just as they stepped out of the room, the entire base suddenly shook violently.

An earthquake?

Zhang Ping held Little Theron tightly, looking at the trembling corridor with uncertainty, and then the aftershock hit.