harleyscars Chapter 421 They are the hope!
Chapter 421 They are the hope!
There are four awakening potions in total.
These are the Scholar Sequence Awakening Potion, the Judge Sequence Awakening Potion, the Trickster Sequence Awakening Potion, and the Executioner Sequence Awakening Potion.
Apart from the Scholar Sequence Awakening Potion having a slightly higher awakening probability, the awakening probabilities of the other three potions are all above average.
Xu Si was actually more interested in the Trickster Sequence Awakening Potion.
His and Li Miao's illusionist sequence differs by only one character, and it is unknown whether there are significant differences in their specific characteristics.
To his disappointment, despite refining so many potions, Fu Ruoxue had not yet advanced to Sequence 5.
This thwarted his plans.
A Sequence 5 apothecary might be useful to him, but a Sequence 4 apothecary is not very useful.
It seems that training a qualified pharmacist is not something that can be done overnight.
This left Xu Si, whose supply of medicine had been cut off, somewhat disappointed.
He thought Fu Ruoxue would give him some surprises, but it seems he'll have to wait a while.
Then it seems there's no need to leave the Star Core for Fu Ruoxue.
As night deepened, the emergency lights in the center of the camp came on, casting a warm yellow glow on the row of neatly arranged test tubes, reflecting a captivating color.
Fu Xiaojian placed the box on a moisture-proof cloth and did not speak immediately.
His gaze swept over the people sitting in a circle, familiar faces, and pairs of eyes, some calm and some expectant.
"How should we distribute the four awakening potions? Is it the same as last time?" Fu Xiaojian finally asked.
"I think we should look for another solution. If another Fan Wanwan appears, the convoy can't afford such a loss," Shao Bing said.
Fan Wanwan's departure from the car team was something no one expected.
Although no one mentions it, it is definitely a thorn in everyone's side.
Fu Xiaojian hesitated.
If we're talking about which of all the potions is the hardest to categorize, it's definitely the Sequence Awakening Potion.
Because no matter how you divide it, it won't be fair.
"Fan Wanwan's situation is my responsibility. I wish I had noticed her change in mindset sooner."
As the team leader, Fu Xiaojian certainly bears an unshirkable responsibility.
He has always felt that there is no reason for team members to leave the team, from all perspectives.
So he never thought about this question.
But by the time it actually happens, it's too late.
"This is not your fault. Everyone has their own ambitions. Let's not dwell on the past," Shao Bing continued.
"The current problem is, what's the safest way to distribute these four awakening potions?"
"Don't we have a contract?" Jiao Jiao asked.
Fu Xiaojian and Shao Bing both frowned; they could naturally think of this solution as well.
If put into practice, the impact would be immeasurable.
A contract may well contain the prejudices and barriers between extraordinary individuals.
"If they take the awakening potion, then they must sign a contract with the caravan and never betray them! If they don't sign, we won't give it to them! What's the big deal?" Jiao Jiao continued.
Simple and straightforward, it solves the problem directly.
Fu Xiaojian and Shao Bing exchanged a glance; they both knew that this was probably the most reasonable solution at present.
However, it would be inappropriate for the two of them to say these words.
Now it would be perfect for Jiao Jiao to speak for her.
"What do you think?" Fu Xiaojian's gaze swept over everyone and finally landed on Shao Bing.
"I think it's feasible," Shao Bing stated.
In the end times, the least valuable thing is human nature, and the most valuable thing is also human nature.
Instead of testing the waters, it's better to set a clear price.
Actually, there is another way to solve this problem: all members of the team should sign a new contract.
However, after thinking about it, he decided against it.
This gave him a sense of shame, akin to being morally blackmailed.
"I agree with the contract," Lin Zhennan added.
"This isn't about distrust, but about being responsible to everyone." He was somewhat covering up the mess for Fu Xiaojian.
"I agree. I'll take on anyone who dares to betray the team first," Yang Fan added.
"Now let's talk about how to distribute these four potions?" Fu Xiaojian said again.
"How about we go with the lottery again, like last time?" Jiao Jiao suggested again, feeling a sense of participation that made her feel like an adult.
"I think we need to reconsider. If someone doesn't have a constitution that's easy to awaken, and they're lucky enough to waste awakening potions multiple times in a row, it would be a loss for the entire convoy!"
Having gone through the distribution of the awakening potion last time, Shao Bing actually had some thoughts in his mind.
As he said, who can predict luck? If you always have to draw lots, it's unfair to some people.
"Then we can only proceed in order of priority, and so on. No one gets one chance," Fu Xiaojian said.
Actually, he is quite in favor of this approach.
Because the earlier you join the team, the stronger your sense of belonging to the team will be.
There is a tendency towards the leadership represented by him.
That is, once they awaken, they are most likely to align themselves with the leadership's intentions.
After thinking about it for a while, everyone understood the intention behind it, but no one raised any objections.
Because they never expected the team to have differing opinions.
Or rather, most of them felt that the high concentration of power in the apocalypse was not necessarily a bad thing.
Of course, another group simply doesn't care, such as Su Su, Wang Hu, and Ivan.
Secondly, there's the issue of belonging; they also feel that veterans of the team should have priority in enjoying team benefits.
The four people who ultimately determined the allocation of the medicine were Liu Ting, Rui Jiaying, Liu Ruizhe, and Fang Liang.
On the one hand, these people were indeed the earliest to join the team, and on the other hand, the potions this time were mostly for men. However, to everyone's surprise, Director Liu directly refused the opportunity.
"At my age, even if I awaken, it will be difficult for me to make any contribution to the team. It doesn't matter if I drive without a sequence number! Let's leave the torch to the young people, they are the hope!" These are Director Liu's original words.
This was also the first and only person in the team to refuse the awakening potion.
Tashan patted him on the shoulder without saying much; this man was more insightful than anyone else.
His awakening potion was also passed on to Mija, one of the original three sisters of the Big Bus.
After Fan Wanwan left, only Mi Jia and Liang Hong kept her company.
Mija paused for a moment, as if she hadn't heard clearly, or as if she had heard clearly but couldn't believe it.
She turned to look at Liang Hong, who was also looking at her. They exchanged a glance and saw the same emotion in each other's eyes—bewilderment.
"Me?" Mija pointed to herself, her voice trembling.
"It's you. It's your turn in line. Do you want it?" Fu Xiaojian said.
The camp fell silent for a moment, and all eyes were on Mija.
This woman, who was the team leader on the bus before the apocalypse, was usually quiet but efficient. She, Liang Hong, and Fan Wanwan huddled together for warmth and were considered the most inconspicuous small group in the team.
After Fan Wanwan left, she became even more silent, even eating in a corner.
"I...can..." Mija said, her voice trembling. She knew that ordinary people sometimes only have this one chance.
"Let's make this clear first: regardless of whether you successfully awaken or not, you won't get any awakening potions next time," Fu Xiaojian reiterated.