Chapter 397 Base Mayor

In Wang Tao's impression, the mayor of Changhe Base City is a relatively mysterious person, because Wang Tao has never seen the mayor since he came to the base.

Wang Tao only knew that this person's name was Yao Guodong, but he didn't know the rest.

After seeing the mayor today, Wang Tao was somewhat surprised - because this Yao Guodong turned out to be an ordinary person with only one thousand health, and he also had a negative state that Wang Tao had never seen before.

[HP: 1000/1000]

[Curse: The success rate of fusing the crystal core is reduced, and it can be restored without fusing the crystal core within 30 days]

[Impurities in the body: 70%]

There are many ordinary people in the base, but Yao Guodong is the mayor. If a mayor is just an ordinary person, will he be unable to control the situation?

But seeing his negative state, Wang Tao also understood why he was an ordinary person - this negative state actually reduced the success rate of the fusion crystal core!

Isn’t this outrageous?

Wang Tao has actually seen many negative states, such as the most common [corrosive acid rain]. People who have been exposed to corrosive acid rain can easily develop this state. Another example is [Weakness], [Bleeding], [Electric Shock], [Burning] and other negative states related to combat. Some of these negative states are so serious that they can kill people.

However, these negative states last for a relatively short period of time, such as weakness, which only lasts for a day at most and then disappears.

But the "curse" on Yao Guodong's head, judging from its introduction, seems to be canceled after 30 days. If the crystal core is fused within 30 days, it should always exist!

30 days is neither long nor short. But time is not the point. The point is that except Wang Tao, no one else seems to be able to discover this matter.

Judging from the fact that Yao Guodong is not a superpower yet, Wang Tao speculated that this "curse" should have been obtained before. If it was obtained now, Yao Guodong should have been a superpower long ago...

And if he had obtained it before and he failed to discover how to remove the curse, then Yao Guodong may have been trying to fuse the crystal core, and the more he tried, the more inaccessible he would be, forming an endless loop - from his current Gundam It can be seen from 70% of the impurities in the body that he has obviously fused a lot of crystal nuclei. Wang Tao's speculation is probably correct.

Therefore, in Wang Tao's eyes, Yao Guodong is not only an ordinary person, but also a very unlucky ordinary person.

"Hello, Mayor Yao!"

Wang Tao shook hands with Yao Guodong politely.

"I have heard of Mr. Wang's name a long time ago. When I saw him today, he is indeed a talented person!"

Yao Guodong praised.

"No, Mayor Yao is a little older than I thought, but his body feels pretty strong..."

Wang Tao couldn't find anything to praise for the moment, so he could only praise the other person's good health.

"I'm old! My body is not as good as before..."

After the two exchanged some polite words, Wang Tao said bluntly:

"Mayor Yao is not a superpower, which somewhat surprises me..."

Yao Guodong is the mayor, the highest administrative official in Changhe Base. Although Wang Tao is not familiar with him and does not know what his character is like, to be able to become the mayor and receive the support of many committee members must be something special.

So if he could help him solve his problem and make him a superpower, then Wang Tao wouldn't mind helping him. It would be very cost-effective for him both in public and in private.

After Yao Guodong heard Wang Tao's words, he immediately smiled bitterly.

"Oh, it's not unreasonable to say that it's just my bad luck..."

…

In the apocalypse, you will always encounter various accidents, some good and some bad, most of which are not good things, such as Yao Guodong.

He was infected with this curse very early - of course, he didn't know about the curse. He just knew that since he went to a place and came back, he got seriously ill. After he recovered from the illness, he also I didn't think there was anything wrong with me.

But when it came time to fuse the crystal core, he realized something was wrong - he had never succeeded in fusing the crystal core even once!

Although the fusion success rate of low-quality crystal nuclei is indeed low, his fusion is not low-quality - at that time, the Changhe Base had already begun to be established. Although he was not young, he was still very capable, so he was established in the base. He put a lot of effort into the matter, so he naturally enjoyed good treatment, such as giving him some crystal nuclei of blue quality or above.

And these blue, purple, and red crystal nuclei all failed to fuse! This is outrageous!

At this time, Yao Guodong could comfort himself that he was just unlucky. As long as he persisted, he would always succeed.

But when he still failed to fuse the orange crystal core, he was completely confused.

At this time, the research institute has gone through many tests and determined that the success rate of the orange crystal core is 100%. In theory, it is impossible to fail! But he still failed...

Only then did Yao Guodong realize that his problem was not a matter of luck, but a matter of being unable to fuse the crystal core at all!

He didn't know what was going on, and the research institute couldn't find it out. He remembered his previous experience of a serious illness, and the uncomfortable feeling in his body was still there... So he speculated that his failure to fuse the crystal core might have something to do with it. This matter is related.

But what if he really guesses it right? Let alone looking for a solution, he didn't even know the principle... He doubted whether his physique had been changed and became unable to fuse the crystal core. Although this felt a bit outrageous, it was not impossible. After all, in the apocalypse, nothing is unexpected.

Yao Guodong felt bad, but he still didn't give up. He tried the orange crystal core from time to time. With his current status, he had plenty of orange crystal cores. But unfortunately, he has not become a superpower until now.

And just last month, when he was undergoing a physical examination, the doctor told him that the impurities in his body had accumulated to level 8, and he was not recommended to continue using the crystal core. If it reached level 9, even if he was the mayor, he would have to be placed under house arrest!

Yao Guodong had no choice but to stop using the crystal core. Now he has basically given up, but he is still a little unwilling.

He wanted to become a superpower, of course not to fight outside. As a mayor in charge of administration, he did not need to go to the front line, but because after becoming a superpower, his physical fitness would improve. If there were no accidents, superpowers would live longer than ordinary people!

Better health and longer life, this is obviously what Yao Guodong hopes for, but unfortunately it can't be achieved...

The reason why Yao Guodong is rarely seen is because he is really busy - he has to go to the institute to cooperate with the inspection; he has to manage various affairs in the base; he has to eat and sleep... He is too busy. So it is normal that Wang Tao has never seen him.

And the reason why Yao Guodong came to talk to Wang Tao today was naturally to take the opportunity to get to know Wang Tao, and then to ask Wang Tao indirectly to see if he knows anything about this aspect. After all, people with strong strength generally have more experience.

He originally thought that when they chatted later, he would deliberately guide the topic here, but he didn't expect Wang Tao to ask him on his own initiative, so he naturally told everything.

Of course, he didn't hold too much hope, after all, he hoped that the institute couldn't find the reason... But he had to try it, he was unwilling to be just an ordinary person, he also wanted to live a few more years! And the most important thing is that if he can become a superpower, the impurities in his body will be reduced by half, and he won't have to worry as much as he is now...

...

After listening to Yao Guodong's explanation, Wang Tao's face suddenly looked a little strange.

"That is to say, you have fused many crystal cores before, but all failed. Later, you slowed down the fusion speed and maintained the frequency of two or three times a month, but still failed. Finally, you followed the doctor's advice and stopped fusing..."

"Yes..."

Yao Guodong nodded helplessly.

"Then how long has it been since you last fused a crystal core?"

"Twenty-nine days, I remember clearly, because I basically fused crystal cores twice a month before..."

"..."

Wang Tao was a little speechless, this Yao Guodong was a bit unlucky!

Without knowing this "curse", he had fused so many crystal cores before, and the subsequent fusion speed slowed down, and he also fused crystal cores twice a month. If he had fused once a month, maybe the interval between one of them would have exceeded thirty days, and the curse would have disappeared!

And to be honest, it was because he was "too rich"!

If it were an ordinary person, if he found that he could not successfully fuse crystal cores, he might give up, at least temporarily, after all, crystal cores are quite expensive.

But Yao Guodong is the mayor, he has no shortage of crystal cores, so he has been experimenting. But the more he experimented, the more the curse could not disappear, and then a vicious cycle was formed.

However, while Yao Guodong was unlucky, he was also lucky-because he met Wang Tao.

He had not fused the crystal core for 29 days, and he would succeed in 31 days. But the impurities in his body were too high, and it would be very dangerous to continue fusing the crystal core, so he was no longer prepared to fuse the crystal core. If Wang Tao did not remind him, he might never know that his curse had disappeared...

"It seems that the mayor must owe me a favor today!"

Wang Tao immediately decided not to tell Yao Guodong directly.

Since he wanted Yao Guodong to owe him a favor, he would owe him a big one.

If Yao Guodong was told about this, Yao Guodong might be grateful to Wang Tao, but he himself also made a great contribution, after all, there was only one day left.

And if Wang Tao could show that the reason why he was able to successfully fuse the crystal core was because Wang Tao helped him solve it, and it had nothing to do with him, then he would be particularly grateful to Wang Tao, and Wang Tao would be a favor to him!

Favors and such don't matter, but it's good enough to let the mayor owe him a big favor.

Although it's a bit shameless, Wang Tao and Yao Guodong are not related, and it's good that he can help Yao Guodong. If it were someone else, I'm afraid he would blackmail Yao Guodong and even not tell him how to solve it...

Besides, if he told Yao Guodong the reason directly, it would be difficult for Wang Tao to explain how he saw it. Although it's okay not to explain, it's a bit troublesome.

So in summary, Wang Tao decided not to tell him, but wait until the negative state on his head disappears, and then give him a crystal core, so that he can directly become a superpower.

In this way, Yao Guodong will definitely attribute all the credit to Wang Tao and the crystal core.

As for what crystal core to use, Wang Tao has to think about it. It's better to get a more special crystal core, so that it will be more convincing.

"Mayor Yao, after listening to you... I suddenly feel like I've seen your situation..."

Wang Tao suddenly spoke.

"Hmm? Have you seen it?"

Yao Guodong was stunned for a moment, then looked at Wang Tao with surprise and expectation.

"But you have to tell me first, where did you go before you got seriously ill..."

Wang Tao was still very curious about this place, and he wanted to go and see it if he had the chance.

"It's right..."

Yao Guodong quickly named the place and described it in detail

Wang Tao felt that Yao Guodong didn't need to lie to him, so he nodded.

"That's right. I met a person before and went to a place similar to what you said. Moreover, he kept failing to fuse the crystal core and could not become a superpower -"

"Then what!"

Yao Guodong spoke impatiently.

"Then he died."

"..."

Yao Guodong's face froze.

However, Wang Tao smiled and said:

"But his death has nothing to do with this matter. He died in the battle among the corpses."

"call--"

Yao Guodong was startled by Wang Tao. He thought this question would kill him! But Yao Guodong quickly realized what Wang Tao was saying was that this man died in the zombie wave! Ordinary people are not qualified to fight in a zombie wave, right?

And Wang Tao's next words confirmed his thoughts.

"At first, that person also failed to fuse the crystal core, but then he suddenly succeeded. And the reason for his success seems to be because the crystal core he fused was special..."

"Can you fuse special crystal nuclei?!"

Yao Guodong's face was very excited. This shows that he also has hope!

"But what a coincidence, I happen to have that kind of crystal core..."

"!"

Yao Guodong looked at Wang Tao in disbelief, and then waved his hand.

"Mr. Wang, please make an offer!"

If Wang Tao was not willing to take out the crystal core, he probably would not have mentioned this matter, and since Wang Tao said it, it means that Wang Tao intends to sell it!

"The crystal core is actually not worth anything. It's just an ordinary ability. I've always done things upright and never took advantage of others, so I'll give it to Mayor Yao! As the top administrator of our base, Mayor Yao will give it to me." Our base has been working hard for so long, and it’s worth it!”

Wang Tao said with a smile.

Yao Guodong couldn't believe it. He missed this good opportunity? He may not have much money himself, but he is the mayor and the face of the city hall and the entire Changhe base. If he can become a superpower, the city hall will definitely pay for it!

But seeing that Wang Tao didn't look like he was telling lies, Yao Guodong immediately understood that Wang Tao didn't want money, but he might want his favor!

As for favors, Yao Guodong doesn't mind. After all, this is Wang Tao, a fourth-level awakened person. It is a good thing for them to have favors with each other.

"But this crystal core is at my house. I'll give it to Mayor Yao tomorrow, right? Oh, by the way, there is one small step before that person can use this crystal core - he stayed quietly in the room for a day, I completely let myself go...I don't know if it has something to do with this metaphysical factor, but I personally suggest that Mayor Yao also learn it, after all, we can't let go of any possibility..."

Wang Tao's words are naturally nonsense, because Yao Guodong has only been in 29 days, and there is still one day left. If he is asked to wait for one more day, this cursed state should disappear. Just fuse the crystal core when the time comes.

"OK!"

Yao Guodong agreed directly. Not to mention giving himself up for a day, he could survive even ten days in order to become a superpower!

After finalizing the matter with Yao Guodong, Yao Guodong held Wang Tao's hand with excitement.

"Mr. Wang, I really don't know how to thank you..."

"Haha, Mayor Yao, don't get excited. After all, this matter has not been successful yet, so don't have too high hopes, otherwise the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment... It will be the best if it doesn't happen, and you won't lose anything if it doesn't..."

Wang Tao withdrew his hand silently.

"Mr. Wang, you are right. You should not be excited. The greater your hope, the greater your disappointment..."

Yao Guodong was not an ordinary person after all, so he quickly calmed down.

"The party will start later, so I won't disturb Mr. Wang. Let's talk later?"

"good!"

Yao Guodong and Wang Tao exchanged contact information and left. His seat was at the front, and he would go on stage to speak later.

After he left, Ding Yuqin and the others communicated quietly, speculating on what was going on with Yao Guodong.

Qu Shilin wanted to ask Wang Tao. Her sixth sense told her that this matter should not be as simple as Wang Tao said, but she still suppressed her curiosity. After all, there are many people here, and even if something really happened, Wang Tao would It’s not easy to say much.

Not long after Yao Guodong left, more people came over.

Those who came late were naturally heavyweights, such as those committee members, leaders of major forces, etc.

Wang Tao observed them silently, and then raised his eyebrows.

There are more fourth-level awakened people than he thought!

And in addition to some people who show the aura of awakened people, there are also some people who are hidden. It is estimated that many people do not know that they are awakened people!

"Old Yinbi!"

Wang Tao complained a little, but he looked at his group again, and it seemed that except for him and Lan Yulian, no one else had updated their information. So on the surface, their Spark Club only has two fourth-level awakeners, plus Xiang Hongbin, whose aura cannot be hidden, and the four black snakes...

Forget it, the eldest brother, not to mention the second brother, is all the same.

"Counselor Wang!"

Cheng Yiyi also came with people, and they sat next to Wang Tao.

"Commander Cheng, aren't you sitting in front?"

Wang Tao was a little curious. Cheng Yiyi must be qualified to sit at the front.

"I asked someone to change the position. After all, you are not only a member of the Spark Club, but also an advisor to our Sixth Army!" At this point, Cheng Yiyi whispered in Wang Tao's ear, "By the way, please help us boost our momentum. We will be broadcasting live later!"

"...Okay."

Wang Tao shrugged.

Soon, the party officially began.