Becoming a Level Four Base was the next goal for the City D Base, but not for now.

Justin Lawson knew that the current City D Base was not yet worthy of the title of a Level Four Base.

It seemed Ansel Warner hadn’t expected Justin Lawson to refuse, either.

In the end, however, he still stamped the official evaluation seal on the certificate for a Tier Three Base.

Myra Lawson held the certificate, finally letting out a sigh of relief.

When Nina Jacobs had come over the night before last, she had also asked for Nina’s opinion.

The City D Base wasn’t small in terms of its current survivor population or its size.

If she lobbied hard enough and made a firm commitment, they might have a shot at becoming a Level Four Base.

But Nina Jacobs didn’t quite agree after hearing her out.

Becoming a Level Four Base would bring more benefits, but it would also come with more responsibilities.

Level Four Bases had to constantly engage in exchanges and evaluations with surrounding bases, and even a few major ones. This didn’t seem to fit the base’s current developmental tone.

Nina Jacobs said that the City D Base still needed a period to lie low and build up its strength.

This coincided with Justin Lawson’s own thoughts.

"Congratulations."

Brendan Hart walked over. He looked at Myra Lawson, and the two exchanged a smile.

"Ahem, I hear your next stop is Falken Base?"

Seeing this, Heath Chandler deliberately asked in a loud voice.

Ansel Warner and Heath Chandler already knew each other. "What? Changed your mind? Planning to come with us?"

Originally, Heath Chandler was supposed to be their colleague.

Heath Chandler had gone to another base first for a mission but later submitted his resignation to headquarters.

To think he had actually stayed behind in the City D Base.

"...Not exactly."

Seeing that even Myra Lawson was looking at him, Heath Chandler was suddenly at a loss for how to respond.

’I just wish these people would leave sooner.’

’Especially Brendan Hart.’

"That kid at Falken Base is a crafty one. If Thorne hadn’t been unable to make it last time, we wouldn’t have to go this time."

Wystan Sullivan said, shaking his head.

In their view, it was only a matter of time before Falken Base was absorbed into the City D Base.

"But in that case, there’s no need for Landon to compete with Nina Jacobs anymore."

Nina Jacobs’s status as an Intermediate Superpower User was well-deserved.

After Wystan Sullivan spoke, Landon Hayes nodded as well. "I understand, Mr. Sullivan."

Although it was a bit of a pity, he also breathed a sigh of relief.

...

Chelsea Walsh’s vacation was nearing its end.

Before she left, Nina Jacobs gave her some medicine that was said to be able to treat leg injuries.

"Just apply these poultices for seven consecutive days. And these are nutritional supplements that will help your bones recover."

Nina Jacobs only said that these were leftover medicines from when Wayne Warner was injured, but in reality, the poultices had been soaked in the system’s Healing Potion.

"Thank you, Nina Jacobs."

Chelsea Walsh was deeply moved. Vera Coleman even had Walsh make a lot of food for her to take back.

This family was like a real family to the two siblings.

"Next time I go to the Weapons Research Institute to see Brother Forrest Walsh, you have to pull some strings and get me in."

Leo Hale didn’t forget to say.

He was also very curious about the Weapons Research Institute, but unauthorized personnel were not allowed.

"Don’t worry, leave it to me."

Chelsea Walsh waved goodbye to everyone. Vera Coleman’s eyes were already a little moist:

"In just a few short months, that child has learned to stand on her own two feet."

She still remembered the wretched state Chelsea Walsh was in when she first arrived at their home during the acid rain period.

Now, she had actually become a weapons researcher at the base.

"That’s right. The weapons the researchers have developed have already gained the base’s attention,

and they’ve played a significant role in killing zombies outside."

Daniel Hale added.

"Uncle Hale, there’s something I might need your help with."

After Chelsea Walsh left, Nina Jacobs took Daniel Hale to Building 72.

Trevor looked to be in better shape than he was yesterday.

Daniel Hale looked with some surprise at the tall man standing in the yard.

"This... This is?"

He only knew that someone had moved in next door, and had heard they were friends of Chase Gallagher’s group.

But Trevor looked truly different.

Trevor had eyes filled with a wildness, and his wheat-colored skin and muscles were clearly forged from long years spent outdoors.

’This person is definitely not from the base.’

’Or rather, none of these people seem like it.’

"Uncle Hale, they are members of the Bishop Clan. They’ve come this time to seek our base’s help."

Nina Jacobs then introduced them to him.

She also included the matter of the "Mystic Ice Cores" within the Bishop Clan’s tribe.

Daniel Hale was greatly shocked after hearing this. He pondered for a moment before saying:

"You did the right thing.

If this matter were to be made public, I’m afraid the Bishop Clan’s tribe would never have a day of peace."

The prizes for this Superpower User tournament included a Mystic Ice Core, which also attracted many outsiders inquiring about Ice Cores.

Including people from some other bases.

"The Celestial’s Prayer Stone... a blessing and a curse. No wonder the old elder said that before he died."

Shawn recalled the old clan elder’s dying words.

The group was also thankful that Nina Jacobs had not only taken them in, but had also pointed them down the right path.

"I beg you both, please help the Bishop Clan members overcome this crisis!"

Trevor listened with a frown, then suddenly dropped to his knees in front of the two of them with a THUD.

Daniel Hale was startled and quickly helped him up:

"We don’t do that here. We really don’t do that here."

"So, Uncle Hale, it would be better for you to be the one to report this matter,"

Nina Jacobs said.

Daniel Hale’s position in the base didn’t just rely on his Spiritual Element Superpower.

Justin Lawson trusted him and had given him some authority and personnel.

But maximizing Daniel Hale’s political achievements would require some tangible results.

This matter with the Bishop Clan might be an opportunity.

If the base could obtain more Mystic Ice Cores because of this and enhance its strength, then Daniel Hale’s contribution would be indispensable.

"Nina, you..."

Daniel Hale was both surprised and moved.

He never expected Nina Jacobs to have considered even this for him.

"The Bishop Clan are our compatriots.

Under a natural disaster, they deserve aid from the government. This is the undeniable duty of every Drakonian.

Everyone, please rest assured. The base will definitely not stand by and do nothing."

Daniel Hale promised.

After hearing this, Trevor and the others finally felt relieved.

However, after Daniel Hale left, Trevor once again dropped to his knees in front of Nina Jacobs with a THUD.

He held a golden silk ribbon in both hands, presenting it to Nina Jacobs.

"..."

Nina Jacobs looked at the large, wheat-skinned man before her.

’Do all Bishop Clan members love to kneel at the drop of a hat?’

"Miss Jacobs, Trevor means that he wants to become your disciple and learn from you, to acknowledge you as his teacher."

Seeing Trevor just kneeling there, blushing and not speaking, Lana had to explain.

That silk ribbon was a token bestowed by the old elder to the next elder, and it could be used for taking oaths.

Once an oath was taken, it could not be betrayed for a lifetime.

"I am not of the Wood or Ice Element. I can’t teach you anything,"

Nina Jacobs replied.

Trevor looked up at her, just as he had looked at the Celestial who had saved him that day.

"If you agree, the gates of the Bishop Clan’s tribe will forever be open to you.

I, Trevor, am willing to swear on my life, offer my soul as a sacrifice, and be your slave and servant for all my lifetimes."

’He wanted to be as brave as her.’

’And he wanted to have the power to protect everyone, just like her.’

"Lana is also willing to swear on my life, to never betray the master granted by the Celestial."

"Shawn is willing too!"

"..."

Nina Jacobs had never seen such a spectacle. Recalling the Trevor from that day, who refused to escape alone, she ultimately couldn’t bring herself to be heartless.

"Get up. You don’t have to call me teacher. I can only share some of my insights about Superpowers with you. The key is still up to you,"

Nina Jacobs said.