Apocalyptic Extraordinary Convoy, I'm really not weird!

Although it seems to be elusive, appearing and disappearing on the edge, it is indeed "popularity"!

These are traces of human activity!

Su Ye suddenly stood up, his heart pounding uncontrollably, a complex and indescribable emotion washing over his mind, which had been numb for two days.

It was a mixture of hope, excitement, and even a slight tremor.

It's people!

Regardless of whether it's the original racing team or not, those are people!!!

In this incredibly bizarre and dangerous world, coupled with the days of struggling on the edge of life and death and the loneliness of being all alone, he was almost driven mad!

He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

They didn't rush over immediately without considering the consequences.

The lesson of the scarecrow is still fresh in our minds.

He carefully discerned the general direction from which the "human presence" was coming and estimated the distance.

Su Ye put the empty water bottle into her backpack and tossed the wrapping paper on the ground. She then slung the light backpack over her shoulder and headed towards the faintly visible target.

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Side of the convoy, at a temporary rest stop, inside a marching tent.

The blazing light from the power source cast long shadows of the five people onto the canvas tent.

The atmosphere was so heavy it was almost palpable.

After the convoy broke out of that nightmarish and eerily dense area, they found a dry riverbed with a cliff behind it and a relatively open view. Chen Shou then ordered the convoy to stop and rest.

As the headcount was taken, the atmosphere grew increasingly tense.

Of the more than sixty people who set off, only about thirty remain, and nearly half of the vehicles have been damaged.

Every reduction in staff means the disappearance of familiar faces and a significant increase in the pressure to survive.

The relief of surviving the ordeal was replaced by a deeper weariness and a chilling sense of shared fate.

Li Xiaowei and Li Xiaoyue helped each other down from the bread cart, their faces showing undisguised fear and anxiety.

Su Ye's "falling behind" weighed heavily on their hearts like a boulder.

They couldn't believe that the man who could modify vehicles in such an unbelievable way, coldly set rules, and choose to save the car at the last minute would die silently in the mountains.

But reason and what they saw along the way kept pouring cold water on their enthusiasm.

After much hesitation, the two sisters finally found Chen Shou inside the marching tent, where he was examining a map.

"Captain Chen,"

Li Xiaowei's voice was a little hoarse as she tried to remain calm.

"We... want to ask if there's any way to ascertain Brother Su Ye's... current situation?"

Even the slightest clue.

Li Xiaoyue nodded vigorously beside her, her eyes reddening.

Chen Shou stopped what he was doing, looked at them, his gaze calm but profound.

He didn't answer immediately, but instead called Lin Wei and Old Zhao over as well.

The five of them huddled together, the atmosphere serious.

"There are ways to find Su Ye."

Chen Shou spoke slowly, his gaze sweeping over Lin Wei and Old Zhao, both of whom showed a look of understanding and seriousness.

"We have a mysterious artifact called the 'Questioning Mirror'."

This pair of glasses is similar to the legendary sunglasses; it can answer questions posed by its wearer.

A spark of hope instantly ignited in the eyes of Li Xiaowei and her sister.

Lin Wei added from the side, casting a shadow of frost over this hope:

"However, there is a price to pay for using the 'Inquiry Mirror'."

The cost is determined by the "inquiry into the mirror" itself; the cost is different each time, unpredictable, and non-negotiable.

Sometimes it's slightly easy, but sometimes it can be dangerous or tricky.

The last time it was used, Team Leader Chen inquired about the supply point in Qinghe Village, and the price he paid was jumping over a bullet in front of everyone...

A rather unseemly dance.

Old Zhao couldn't help but scoff, his expression turning strange as he recalled the scene.

"The forms of cost are incredibly varied."

Chen Shou tapped the table and continued,

"It could be property, physical strength, a certain behavior, or even a memory or emotion."

Moreover, the more important, secretive, or distant the information involved, the higher the cost and the more bizarre it tends to be.

Most importantly—

He emphasized his words.

"The process of paying the price may take time, attract attention, or even pose a direct danger."

We have not yet reached a completely safe zone, and any unexpected event could put the entire convoy in danger.

Chen Shou looked at Li Xiaowei and her sister and proposed a compromise, or rather, a solution to partially transfer the risk:

"The current situation is that the three of us Awakened are the main fighting force of the convoy, and we cannot risk taking on unknown costs that may affect our combat effectiveness."

If you insist on asking, I can use the power of the sequence to activate the 'Questioning Mirror,' and then one of you can ask the question and bear the consequences.

In this way, no matter what demands 'Wenjing' makes, it will be you who have to pay the price, and it will not directly affect the team's core combat strength.

Are you... willing?

"willing!"

Almost in unison, Li Xiaowei and Li Xiaoyue answered without hesitation.

For them, confirming Su Ye's fate was almost as important as their own safety. It was not only about emotional dependence, but also about their foundation for the future.

Chen Shousheng glanced at them, nodded, and said nothing more.

He took out a mirror with a frame intricately carved and inlaid with wood and bone from a locked box in an armored personnel carrier. It was the mysterious artifact, the "Questioning Mirror."

He gestured for the others to step back, then held the bronze mirror in his hand, took a deep breath, and activated the power of the sequence within his body.

A faint light flowed from his palm into the bronze mirror, causing the mirror surface to ripple like water, creating a hazy halo.

The light and shadow in the mirror shifted and gradually coalesced into the illusory image of a stunningly beautiful and alluring woman. She leaned languidly against the soft couch in the mirror world, her eyes sparkling as if they could bewitch and captivate.

She first glanced at Chen Shou with a half-smile, then looked with interest at Li Xiaowei, who was standing in front of her, her face pale with nervousness.

"Little sister, what do you want to ask?"

The woman's voice in the mirror carried an ethereal allure.

"A problem can come at a price!"

You know the rules, right?

Li Xiaowei took a deep breath and steadied her trembling voice:

"I...I want to know Su Ye's current situation. Is he still alive? How can we find him?"

Upon hearing this, the woman in the mirror raised her eyebrows slightly, extended her slender fingers, as if sensing something in the air, or perhaps flipping through a vast book of destiny.

Her expression gradually changed from languid at first to focused, even...

A hint of surprise and uncertainty arose.

It was as if, while investigating Su Ye's information, she had touched upon something unexpected.

After a moment, she stopped what she was doing, her gaze towards Li Xiaowei held a deeper meaning, and her tone changed slightly:

"Su Ye!!!"

Little sister!!!

Information about him and his location is something you and those around you can't afford to pay!

I can't afford it!

Chen Shou, Lin Wei, and Old Zhao all felt a chill run down their spines at the same time!

Although they knew the cost of "asking the mirror" was immeasurable, they wanted it to directly state that they "couldn't afford it," emphasizing that it referred to them as a whole, not just Lin Wei alone.

This means that the secrets involving Su Ye are far beyond the ordinary. Just determining the other party's state and location may have touched some taboos or high-level cause and effect!