Apocalypse: I Have A Multiplier System - Chapter 418

Chapter 418: Chapter 418:
“Thanks for the warning, system,” Su Jiyai muttered.

For the first time, her system warned her of future danger.

She didn’t know if she should laugh or cry.

With everything settled, she called out, “Xi Ping, you can come back now!”

Xi Ping opened the door, her expression curious but unsurprised. She knew not to pry too deeply into Su Jiyai’s private affairs.

“All done with whatever mysterious thing you were doing?”

Su Jiyai grinned. “Yeah, all done. Let’s move on. You can use the pool however you want, only remember to be discrete.”

Xi Ping blinked, her surprise evident.

“You’re letting me use the pool? For real?”

Su Jiyai nodded, her grin widening.

“Yeah. I trust you. Just be careful and don’t let anyone else find out about it. It’s powerful, but we don’t want anyone getting greedy or causing trouble.”

Xi Ping’s eyes lit up with excitement, but she quickly composed herself, nodding solemnly.

“I’ll be careful, Boss Su. You can count on me.”

“Good.” Su Jiyai gave her a firm pat on the shoulder. “But for now, let’s go.”

Xi Ping opened a portal, and Su Jiyai and she returned to their world.

Su Jiyai teleported into the familiar underground room, her expression focused as she called out,

“System, how much longer until the spring water multiplication is complete?”

The system responded in its usual calm tone.[Host, it will take one more day to finish the process.]

Su Jiyai sighed, her shoulders slumping slightly as a wave of worry washed over her.

One more day? She wasn’t sure if she had that much time.

Sensing her unease, the system inquired,

[Host, why are you so anxious? Is something urgent happening?]

Su Jiyai paced the room, her thoughts racing.

“While I was meeting with Narak, my other subordinates informed me that a few zombies had wandered near the Rover and Hope Base. And that’s what has me concerned.”

[Zombies near those bases? Isn’t that normal? They tend to roam around the area often, don’t they?] The system’s tone was calm and curious.

Su Jiyai shook her head.

“It’s not that simple. Narak controls all the zombies near Rover Base. He has complete command over them. If a few zombies wandered into those areas, it means he’s testing something.”

The system remained silent for a moment as it processed her words, and Su Jiyai continued,

“Narak agreed to a truce and promised not to attack Hope and Rover Base, but I’ve got a gut feeling that things aren’t as simple as they seem. He’s up to something.”

The unease gnawing at Su Jiyai’s chest didn’t let up.

She trusted her instincts—they had kept her alive this long.

And when it came to Narak, there was always more beneath the surface.

……………………………….

Meanwhile, in a dilapidated building on the outskirts of a long-forgotten city, Narak sat on a makeshift throne.

His subordinates stood around him, their postures deferential, awaiting his commands.

One of them, a gaunt man with hollow eyes and a scar running down his face, spoke cautiously,

“Lord Narak, are you truly not planning to attack the Hope and Rover Bases?”

For a moment, Narak didn’t respond. The room was heavy with silence, and the tension grew thick.

His subordinates knew better than to rush him when he was in deep thought.

Finally, Narak’s cold eyes shifted to the scarred subordinate. His voice was low but carried a chilling edge.

“Check the geographical location of the Cedar Base.”

The subordinate blinked in surprise, his mind racing to process the new directive. Cedar Base? It was unexpected.

They had been focusing on the larger, more fortified bases like Rover and Hope.

But he dared not question his leader’s wisdom. Instead, he nodded swiftly,

“Yes, Lord Narak. I’ll have the details on Cedar Base prepared.”

As the subordinate moved to leave, he hesitated before turning back.

“Lord Narak…what should we do with the human we captured?”

Narak’s gaze turned steely, his fingers tapping rhythmically against the arm of his chair.

“Kill him.”

The subordinate bowed low, not daring to question the order. “Understood, my lord.”

After the man left, Narak’s expression darkened, his thoughts turning inward.

His mind replayed the image of a man—blue eyes and black hair, a face that had been haunting his memories lately.

His jaw was clenched, and the room seemed to grow colder as his mood soured.

…………………………

One day later.

[Ding! Spring Water Detected! Congratulations to the host for obtaining Spring Water X ∞! The Host can start buying Spring Water for 10000 Federal Coins]

Su Jiyai’s eyes sparkled with excitement as the system’s announcement echoed in her mind.

She was thrilled, barely able to contain her glee.

She immediately addressed the system.

“System, send out an announcement to the tenants. Tell them they must stay in their rented apartments tonight.”

[Understood, host. Announcement sent.]

Satisfied, Su Jiyai’s heart raced as she prepared for what was to come.

Once the night fell, she would be ready. It was time for her grand plan to unfold.

As darkness draped over Hope Base, the system teleported Su Jiyai to the very center of the base.

Standing amidst the quiet streets, she pulled up her system panel and began her work.

“System, I want to buy some empty halls,” she commanded.

[Each hall costs 10,000 federal coins, host. How many would you like to purchase?]

“Ten should do,” she replied without hesitation.

[Purchase successful. Ten empty halls created.]

The halls appeared in perfect formation, standing tall and ready for whatever Su Jiyai had in mind.

Her smile widened as she walked between the newly created structures, already imagining the potential they held.

“Next system, I want small pools dug inside each hall. Fill them with spring water.”

The system paused before responding.

[Host, 1 kg of spring water is worth 1,000 federal coins. Are you sure you want to proceed?]

Su Jiyai waved her hand dismissively. “Yes, yes, I know. Just do it.”

[Understood, host. Digging and filling pools now.]

The ground beneath each hall shifted as the system dug out small, neat pools.

Clear, shimmering spring water began to fill them up, the liquid gleaming under the dim light of the base.

Su Jiyai couldn’t help but admire the sight.

“System, what do you think?” Su Jiyai asked, her tone playful. “Isn’t this a brilliant idea?”

The system’s voice chimed in its usual neutral tone, though there was a hint of approval.

[Host, what are you planning to do with these halls and pools?]

Su Jiyai grinned.

“I’m going to open a cultivation hall. Tenants who stay at Hope Base can come and soak in the pools, but it’ll cost them 1,000 federal coins per hour.”

[That’s quite a profitable idea, host. I must commend your business acumen.]

Su Jiyai chuckled at the system’s compliment. “Thank you, system. Now, let’s keep going.”

She was far from done with her plan. “Show me small bottles, system. I need something neat for my next step.”

The system complied, pulling up a wide selection of bottles for her to choose from.

After scanning through several designs, Su Jiyai settled on a sleek, elegant one.

“This one,” she decided.

“Label it with ‘Superpower Awakener Potion.’ Then fill it with spring water.”

[Labeling and filling the bottle now, host.]

Within moments, the bottle was ready, glowing faintly with a mysterious aura.

Su Jiyai held it up to inspect her handiwork, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction.

“I’m going to sell this in the weapons shop,” she announced proudly.

The system responded once again, this time with even more praise.

[Host, your ingenuity is impressive. This potion will surely sell well.]

“Of course it will,” Su Jiyai said with a smirk.

“Who wouldn’t want to buy something that could awaken their superpowers?”

As the pools continued to fill, Su Jiyai’s excitement only grew.

She could already picture the tenants lining up, eager to pay for an hour of soaking in the powerful spring water.

And the potion? It would be her secret weapon, drawing even more attention to her growing empire.

The system quietly finished its tasks, leaving the halls, pools, and potion exactly as Su Jiyai had envisioned.

“Good work, system,” she said, feeling a sense of accomplishment wash over her.

“This is just the beginning. We still have to build such pools in Rover Base and Hua tribe.”

The system’s response was quick and precise, acknowledging Su Jiyai’s ambitious vision.

[Understood, host. I will begin preparations for the Rover and Hua tribe.]

Su Jiyai smirked as she mentally mapped out the future—Hope Base was just the start.

Soon, she would have similar cultivation halls in every major stronghold.

Her influence would spread far and wide, and her name would become synonymous with power and wealth.

But as Su Jiyai was basking in the possibilities, a sudden system notification snapped her out of her thoughts.

[Ding! Host, an intruder has entered Hope Base.]

Su Jiyai’s eyes narrowed instantly, her posture shifting as she tensed.

“Who is it? Show me.”