A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

Just as she was slowly retreating, a large number of tentacles extended from the monster's black robe and flew towards her like arrows. The tentacles were so fast and so numerous that she had no time to react.

Am I going to die?! Asuka felt a series of memories flash before her eyes, and she realized that movies weren't all lies. When facing death, the speed of human nerve reaction can accelerate to an exaggerated degree.

Just as the tentacles were about to strike her, lightning flashed before her eyes, and the attacking tentacles turned to ashes under the bombardment of the lightning.

Covered in a cold sweat, Dokushima Yako collapsed to the ground. To her astonishment, a tall figure descended from the sky, his solid back filling her with a profound sense of security.

Meanwhile, another, even larger figure burst through the wall, protecting her on the other side.

Abigail's puppet wore a shocked expression. "That's...Kong?! Damn it! I knew his disappearance was suspicious, but I never imagined he'd been turned into a biological weapon!" The monster crawling on the ground let out a strange howl. Its face, barely recognizable as human, twisted into a huge, terrifying grin, its crimson eyes devoid of any human emotion. Li Wei's hands crackled with lightning as he said, "I never expected such modified creatures to appear in Japan. A master who disappeared from the circle has fallen to this state."

The assassin puppet should now be called a monster puppet; completely devoid of human form, it exudes a sense of madness and grotesque horror. Numerous tentacles burst from the ground, instantly devastating nearby buildings, shattering the entire path, and causing surrounding walls and other structures to collapse. (Please give flowers.)

Abigail's puppet took a step forward, placing one foot on the ground. A solid earthen wall appeared in front of the three, blocking the large number of tentacles that were attacking.

The tentacles slammed into the earthen wall, the enormous impact accompanied by an explosive roar. Tokushima Yako felt herself being thrown a short distance off the ground.

The instant the earthen wall shattered, Abigail's golem swung its foot forward, causing the broken ground to surge like waves. Numerous stalagmites burst from the earth, slamming into the monster golem and knocking it back a distance.

...0 Li Wei had already condensed a lightning spear in his hand. He turned his waist to gather strength and, like a javelin thrower, hurled the lightning spear out with great force.

A flash of lightning, and the Thunder Spear struck the monster puppet. The monster puppet responded with a mournful howl, using the impact to send it flying backward and disappearing into the dust.

"That guy got away." Abigail's expression wasn't good, but even when she smiled, her fleshy face looked ferocious. Li Wei pulled Busujima Yako up from the ground and said, "This isn't the place to talk. Let's leave first."

Abigail's puppet said, "You guys go first. I'm going to catch up with Kong. As a friend, I have a duty and responsibility to see him off on his final journey. This filthy and depraved state is the greatest insult to him." "Then be careful. That organization is much more powerful than we imagined," Li Wei said with a serious expression.

Abigail's puppet nodded and left, while Levi and Bashin Kiko left the battlefield and found a coffee shop to rest temporarily.

Li Wei and Dokushima Yako sat facing each other in a booth by the window in the coffee shop.

“I know you have many questions, but don’t worry, I will answer them,” Li Wei said.

Chapter 157. Conspiracy Theories and Real Conspiracies

Asuka held the coffee spoon, gently stirring her coffee. Having narrowly escaped death, her back was soaked with cold sweat. Her mind was still somewhat confused. The previous superpower battle had shattered her worldview, and although the conversation between Levi and the Abigail puppet was brief, it contained a wealth of information.

That's why, although Busujima had many questions in her mind, she didn't know where to begin asking them.

Babushima Yako took a deep breath, brought her legs together, leaned to the right, and straightened her spine, saying, "Teacher, you and Mr. Abigail are both espers?"

Levi picked up his coffee and took a sip, saying, "Abigail is a self-awakened superhuman, while I am a cultivator who achieved my abilities through practice. In the Japanese '980s' parlance, I'd be an 'apprentice immortal.'" Although Tokushima Yako was curious, she didn't dwell on the matter, asking, "That monster, is it someone you and Mr. Abigail know?" Levi placed his coffee cup on the table with a graceful and elegant gesture, his fingers lightly tapping the surface of his coffee, as if organizing his thoughts.

"His name is Sora. Before he was transformed into the monster he is now, he was the world's strongest ninja, a top assassin who could run with bells strapped to his body without making a sound. It's such a pity. I should have stopped him from continuing his investigation." Li Wei sighed, gently rubbing the bridge of his nose with his left hand, looking troubled.

"Such a powerful ninja, how could he fall victim to such a cruel fate? Who exactly modified him? How could those guys allow such a monster to kill people in the middle of the city?" Tokushima Yako sighed. If it weren't for the timely support of Levi and Abigail's puppet, she would have been finished today.

Li Wei said, "I don't know the specific name of that organization, but I know what their ultimate goal is. After the previous investigation, I finally understood that they want to live forever and become gods." Busujima Yako was shocked by this news. The words "god" and "immortality" were incredibly impactful to anyone.

Li Wei said, "They are a bunch of delusional people, just a bunch of crazy ideas coming together. They want to achieve immortality without giving anything in return. How is that possible? But those guys are indeed crazy. They capture strong humans and mysterious and ancient powerful creatures all over the world in order to obtain the genes for longevity. They have achieved some results, but they have also gone astray."

Dokushima Yako opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say. The information Li Wei revealed was even more explosive than she had imagined. The pursuit of immortality and the desire to become a god were both terrifying enough.

Li Wei said, "Abigail and I have both clashed with that organization. They have unimaginable power and wealth, and they have research centers and secret bases all over the world, which makes it impossible for us to confront them directly. We can only sabotage their plans in secret. Kong is the third person to go missing in our small circle. The first two people who went missing are probably also in grave danger."

Busujima Yako wasn't a conspiracy enthusiast, but her previous experience forced her to believe what Levi said. That terrifying monster could easily be a boss in a horror game; the mysterious organization capable of creating such a monster was definitely not someone an ordinary person like her could afford to mess with.

Dokushima Asako said with a wry smile, "Am I now considered to be involved? If that monster has intelligence, it will definitely come after me again. This is truly... an unexpected disaster."

Li Wei downed his coffee in one gulp, picked up a piece of cake, stuffed it into his mouth, swallowed it, and then calmly said, "There's an old saying in Chongguo: 'When soldiers come, generals will block them; when water comes, earth will dam it.' No matter what schemes or tricks the other side has, we just need to be prepared to deal with them. However, I've received news that that mysterious organization is making a big move recently, supposedly called 'Project New Century,' but I don't know the specifics."

Busujima said, "Teacher, I can provide room and board. You can stay at the kendo dojo tonight..."

Li Wei said, "Won't this affect the business of your kendo dojo?"

Dokushima Yako laughed and said, "The family kendo dojo is currently closed. My father is in North America, participating in the World Swordsmanship Exchange Conference. The students at the kendo dojo are all on vacation."

Busujima Yako found it somewhat ironic. Swordsmen trained relentlessly, masters from different countries sparring and learning from each other, but against the monsters they had encountered before, these so-called sword masters were nothing more than weaklings who would be instantly killed. So what was the point of all their relentless training?

“Alright. You’re the only one so far who survived an attack. Maybe the modified Kong will come back and stay by your side, ensuring your safety and also allowing you to try and catch the fish on the other side,” Li Wei said.

"Thank you, teacher." Tokushima Yako breathed a sigh of relief. Li Wei, who could easily defeat that monster, must be an even more powerful expert. With such an expert protecting her, her safety should be no problem.

Although it was a little awkward for a man and a woman to be alone under the same roof, for the sake of her own life, Busujima Yako dared not have any other thoughts.

Li Wei's 2.7 system had indeed located the mysterious organization's base, but he chose not to eliminate it, instead letting it roam freely. After all, a biohazard outbreak was in his best interest, and Li Wei couldn't possibly overturn his original plan.

As for the monster puppet that had changed its form, it also occupied an important position in the subsequent plans. Li Wei, as the savior of the students, couldn't personally do some of the dirty work, and Abigail's role as the puppet couldn't be wasted either. Therefore, the heavy responsibility of eliminating dissidents fell on the monster puppet's shoulders.

Moreover, the mysterious organization that released the virus might release it prematurely, because Li Wei himself is the biggest variable. With his constant flapping of wings, the plot of this world has already deviated drastically.

Chapter 158. Psychological Trauma

Li Wei followed Dokushima Yako back to the Dokushima family's kendo dojo.

"Please come in. My humble abode is unsophisticated, and I hope you won't mind, teacher." Dokujima Yako led the way, and after Li Wei changed his shoes, the two of them walked barefoot down the long corridor.

The kendo dojo has a very traditional layout. In front is the training ground for the students. Between the training ground and the living area at the back, there is an exquisitely laid-out dry landscape garden. On both sides are wooden corridors with solid wood floors. The whole place looks antique and gives people a sense of time travel.

Japan has done an excellent job of protecting its historical buildings, so many ancient buildings have been preserved as a result. Retro-style kendo dojos like this are not uncommon in Japan.

Dokushima Yako led Li Wei into the living area and showed him around the various rooms so that he could familiarize himself with his new living environment.

What Dokushima Yako didn't know was that from the moment he entered the Kendo 26 dojo, Li Wei had already activated his sensory abilities. Now, Li Wei was just as familiar with the dojo as Dokushima Yako.

"Teacher, I'll go get you a yukata," said Busujima Yako.

Li Wei said, "There's no need to be so formal in private. I'm not much older than you. Calling me 'teacher' makes me feel like I'm really old." "Then...brother?" Busujima Yako asked tentatively.

When Tokushima Yako called him "brother" in that mature and magnetic voice, Li Wei almost got goosebumps. Of course, it wasn't disgusting, but rather a feeling of being melted.

Li Wei's actual age is at the level of a college student, and he is not much older than Dokushima Yako, so this title is about right.

"That sounded great. Could you say it again?" Li Wei showed an expression of enjoyment.

Busujima Yako, on the other hand, became a little embarrassed, her voice barely audible, like a mosquito's buzz. "Brother..."

When she finished speaking, her face was already as red as a sunset. Looking at Dokushima Yako's embarrassed appearance, Li Wei felt like he had hit the jackpot.

Hearing a cute little girl shyly call someone "brother" is nothing compared to hearing a cool and elegant older woman shyly call someone "brother"—that's a real treat! After all, the contrast between the two is incredibly charming.

Li Wei clutched his chest, looking utterly content with his life, leaving Dokushima Yako both helpless and blushing furiously.

Seeing Dokushima Yako's flustered appearance, Li Wei coughed lightly and said, "Alright, I didn't mean to make fun of you. Since you call me brother, I will naturally fulfill my duties as an older brother. To be honest, as an only child, I've never had the experience of having a younger sister before."

Li Wei thought of his parents. He could only say they truly loved him; he was just an accident. Raising him alone often earned them a look of "disdain," let alone giving him a younger sibling. Wouldn't it be better to spend time as a couple, instead of raising a child?

Li Wei simply couldn't understand his parents. They'd been together for over twenty years without getting tired of each other, and they hadn't even experienced the seven-year itch. He thought his parents were a bizarre couple. Li Wei said, "You went through that fright today, so you're probably not in a good state. Let's not rush into training today. Get some rest and get back into shape."

Busujima Yako nodded. She understood the principle that haste makes waste, and she could even sense that her current state wasn't good, especially since she seemed somewhat mentally disoriented. A qualified swordsman constantly cultivates their energy and spirit to maintain peak condition; for her, being able to exert even one-third of her usual strength was already quite good.

Because she was afraid of being attacked by monsters at night, Tokushima Yako slept in the room next to Levi's. Being so close, even if a monster did come, Levi could come to her rescue in time.

"Good night. I've recorded the fluctuations of Sora's power. I'll wake up as soon as he gets within 200 meters of us. Sleep peacefully." Li Wei possessed night vision. With the help of the dim light, he could see the curves of Busujima Yako's body lying on the tatami mat through the paper door.

"Okay, goodnight, brother." After saying that, Tokushima Yako closed her eyes and began counting sheep.

Before long, snores could be heard coming from Li Wei's side. Busujima Yako tossed and turned, unable to sleep. The experience of the day was too terrifying for her. This feeling of facing death at such close range would probably have given someone with a weaker constitution PTSD by now.

Busujima Yako suppressed her arrogance. Three-time Jade Dragon Flag Champion, it was quite impressive to say, but in the face of true strength, these trophies and awards were of no practical use other than decorating her room.

Recalling Abigail's puppet's manipulation of the earth and Levi's control over the lightning during the day, Tokushima Yako felt ashamed of her past arrogance. It was like a frog in a well looking at the sky, thinking herself great.

"I can't sleep at all. As soon as I close my eyes, all I can think of are terrifying images of tentacles attacking me. How can I rest like this?" Busujima Yako could only smile bitterly.

With a sigh, Tokushima Yako tiptoed out of bed, carefully opened the paper door, and ran to the room where Li Wei was. Looking at Li Wei snoring, Tokushima Yako hesitated for a moment before crawling into Li Wei's bed.

Holding onto Li Wei's strong arm, Dokushima Yako felt an overwhelming sense of security. Her fear and anxiety quickly subsided, and fatigue overcame her, making her eyelids feel incredibly heavy.

"I need to get up early tomorrow, otherwise it will be embarrassing if my brother finds out," Busujima Yako muttered to herself.

Exhausted, she yawned, wrapped her arms around Li Wei's arm, pulled the blanket tighter around herself, and drifted off to sleep.

When Dokushima Yako quietly slipped over, Li Wei had already sensed her presence. However, after experiencing such a terrifying encounter during the day, it was normal to feel scared. He continued to pretend to be asleep, not intending to embarrass Dokushima Yako.

Chapter 159. New Intelligence

In the dead of night, Li Wei's monster puppet infiltrated the underground base of a mysterious organization, using its extraordinary abilities to steal intelligence without anyone noticing.

The mysterious organization that released the virus in the story only has a "profile silhouette" and is not explained much in the original plot, just like a background character. However, through the search of the underground in Tokyo, Li Wei found three secret bases through the complex sewer system of Tokyo: one in Tokoname City, Minato Ward, one in Bunkyo Ward, and one in Suginami Ward.

Moreover, through reverse investigation, Li Wei discovered that this mysterious organization possessed enormous wealth and power. At least in Tokyo, many of the powerful and influential people had some connection with that organization. However, these powerful and influential people were merely tools used by the organization, and they themselves were unaware that they were being used.

What Li Wei found somewhat amusing was that the documents his puppets intercepted from their superiors in these bases were not in English, but in Hebrew, which was rather intriguing.

Hebrew is the language of the Hebrew people.

Of course, it would be too hasty to blame the Squid People simply because important documents were written in Hebrew. But Li Wei was certain that the Squid People definitely had a place and some power within this mysterious organization.

The base in Tokyo received orders from its superiors to place automatic release devices containing the virus in various locations. Once the countdown ends, the devices will release the original virus.

Although in the original storyline, the virus infection was accomplished by zombies attacking living people, in reality, high concentrations of the virus aerosol can be transmitted through the air, and the virus is so small that even wearing a gas mask can lead to infection.

However, the survival ability of this virus is only so-so. If it cannot find a host in a short period of time, it will lose its activity within a few hours and then die due to the lack of nutrient supply.

Because of the butterfly effect caused by Li Wei in this world, and the monster puppet's actions that alerted the enemy, the mysterious organization adjusted its plans, issuing orders twice in a row to advance the release time of the virus each time. The first adjustment was ten days earlier than the original storyline, and the second adjustment was eighteen days earlier than the original storyline.

Li Wei didn't care about such changes; he had already made all the necessary preparations and was just waiting for the show to begin.

In the past two days, Li Wei purchased a lot of metal outside and used his spiritual power to melt and smelt it into various kinds of cold weapons. The short weapons were mainly batons, ninja daggers, and samurai swords, while the long weapons were mainly traps and daggers to restrain zombies.

In addition to various melee weapons, Li Wei also crafted some firearms, intending to equip elite individuals among the survivors.