On the Ark.

As she spoke, she glanced at the empty "L-type" test tube, clearly wanting to know something.

Lin Ye hadn't figured out how to answer Frostnova yet. After all, he had already used up all his mental energy trying to keep Frostnova alive, so he didn't have time to think about anything else. So the question now was, was "L-Type" still a secret drug of Rhodes Island? No, it was a top secret drug, because even in the entire Rhodes Island, only Lin Ye, Warfarin, and Kal'tsit knew of its existence.

So he thought for a moment, waved the test tube in front of Frostnova, and said, "You were indeed saved by this new drug."

Frostnova's eyes immediately changed, and even someone as composed as her became excited: "You mean, a cure for Oripathy has been developed?"

"You can't say that," Lin Ye shook his head and said, "because so far, you're the only one who has survived."

"Just me alone?" Frostnova asked, puzzled. "What do you mean?"

"It means exactly what it says," Lin Ye said. "You just experienced it yourself. This drug puts a huge burden on the human body, possibly even more than the mineral virus itself. It has been tested many times, and before you, the mortality rate was practically 100%."

The hope in Froststar's eyes faded slightly, and then she said, "Is that why it hasn't been released yet?"

Lin Ye nodded.

"Then how did I survive?" Froststar asked.

"Only heaven knows," Lin Ye said with a smile. "Maybe you're the one chosen by heaven?"

Froststar wasn't amused by Lin Ye's joke. Although she did have a lot more to say to him, as a seasoned Infected, she knew very well what the drug she'd just received meant. Currently, all available medications could only delay the infection's progression, not cure it, meaning every Infected person was destined to be consumed by the virus. But that drug was different; it didn't just delay the infection, it eliminated the virus. Froststar, as the person involved, understood this better than anyone.

Therefore, she also knew what this medicine meant.

It can save... all the infected people in the world!

Lin Ye, observing the constantly shifting expressions in Shuangxing's eyes, guessed that she had understood something. He couldn't help but admire her intelligence. Then again, it seemed that very few of the women he knew were truly stupid; they were either outwardly intelligent or secretly cunning and mischievous.

Except for Lapland.

“Although I know what you want to ask,” Lin Ye said, “I must tell you clearly that this medicine has not yet been released to the market. Very few people know of its existence, and everyone who has used it, except for you, is already dead. This is also why it cannot be released to the market yet; it absolutely cannot be released to the market until all the problems have been completely resolved.”

Froststar understood Lin Ye's meaning. After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Is this the medicine for Rhine Life?"

Lin Ye shook his head: "No, it's a small workshop."

"A small workshop?" Froststar frowned slightly, then asked, "Are you from that small workshop?"

Lin Ye initially wanted to say no, but then he felt that such a lie could only fool ghosts and idiots. Froststar was clearly neither of those categories. Although he knew that even if he denied it, Froststar wouldn't expose him, there was really no need to, so he nodded.

Froststar understood.

"So, you brought me a drug that's still in its trial phase to save my life?" Froststar asked.

"...Are you angry?"

Froststar shook her head and said, "I'm not so ungrateful as to forget your kindness. You saved my life, that's beyond question. But... although it might be a bit much, I still want to make a request of you."

"what?"

"That potion," Frostnova said hesitantly, "Do you have any extra? Could you give me some? I'm willing to pay for it."

Lin Ye had guessed that Shuangxing would ask this question; it would be strange if he hadn't. However, he only had one answer.

“I’m sorry, no.” Lin Ye shook his head and said, “Not only no, I also hope you won’t tell anyone else about the existence of this drug, not even your closest friends. Because once this drug is exposed… the consequences will be very serious, and you should be able to imagine that.”

Although she had already guessed Lin Ye's answer, Froststar still felt an indescribable disappointment when he actually said it. Therefore, she didn't immediately agree to Lin Ye's request, but instead asked, "Since you knew the importance of this potion, why did you risk using it on me? Aren't you afraid that after saving me, I'll turn on you?"

Lin Ye smiled and said, "If you were that kind of person, I wouldn't have risked my life to save you, Yelena."

Froststar fell silent.

She originally had many questions for Lin Ye, such as when the drug would be developed, and whether it would be priced extremely high like Rhine Life's drugs. She also wondered if Lin Ye and his small workshop would use the drug for even more outrageous things… But now she felt there was no need. Just as Lin Ye had never doubted her, she shouldn't doubt him either.

If Lin Ye were really that kind of person, I wouldn't be alive now.

“I understand.” Froststar tidied her wind-blown hair, then said calmly, “Don’t worry, you saved me twice, so I owe you two lives. I would never do anything to harm you, but I still want to ask you, if you really have a way to change the fate of the infected, please do everything in your power. My men and I will stand by your side, even at the cost of everything, Lin Ye…”

Froststar's brows suddenly furrowed.

Lin Ye...

I have this feeling.

This name sounds familiar; I think I've heard someone mention it before.

Froststar pondered for a moment, and then the color in her eyes gradually changed.

Chapter 503 Did you know she came from the Reunion Movement? (3K)

As dusk approached, Lin Ye ended his conversation with Frostnova. He had to say goodbye to Frostnova temporarily because he still needed to find Skadi and Exusiai. Although he tried to invite her to come with him, intending to introduce her to Skadi and Exusiai, Frostnova declined, citing her own business. Thinking of the members of the Yeti Squad, Lin Ye nodded in agreement, not forcing Frostnova, and they simply exchanged phone numbers before parting ways.

When they parted, Lin Ye sensed something was slightly off. Froststar's attitude seemed to have changed midway through the journey, and even her tone of voice was different from the beginning. However, Lin Ye couldn't quite put his finger on what was different and could only attribute it to his imagination.

After leaving the rooftop, Lin Ye walked past a house, when a cold voice sounded behind him.

"Are you done talking?"

Lin Ye was startled. He subconsciously turned around and saw Skadi standing in the shadows with her arms crossed and her back against the wall.

"Skadi?" Lin Ye breathed a sigh of relief. "It's you. I thought you were an enemy."

Skadi lowered her hand and slowly stepped out of the shadows. Her red pupils carried a hint of coldness, which made Lin Ye feel a chill down his spine for no reason.

"W-what's wrong?" Lin Ye asked. "Have you been waiting for me for a long time?"

Skadi said calmly, "Not too long."

"Oh……"

About half an hour.

Lin Ye: "..."

Skadi gazed at Lin Ye, then slowly said, "You asked me to hold off those people, but there were just too many of them. It was difficult for me to completely stop them without hurting them. In the end, they still found you. It was my fault."

Lin Ye smiled and said, "It's alright, they didn't mean to hurt me anyway."

“If that’s really what they mean,” Skadi said calmly, “then none of them will be leaving today.”

Skadi's words were casual and nonchalant, like saying, "Let's go for barbecue tonight," but Lin Ye still sensed a murderous intent in them. He knew Skadi was capable, and also capable of such a thing. If Frostnova's subordinates really attacked him, then what awaited them was only…

Thankfully, no.

Lin Ye felt relieved and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

If Skadi really killed those people, he wouldn't be able to explain it to Frostnova.

"It's a good thing you didn't touch them," Lin Ye said with a smile. "Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to explain it to Yelena."

"That woman?"

"Yes."

Why did you have to tell her?

Lin Ye wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that Skadi's tone was colder than usual. He scratched his head, somewhat puzzled, and said, "Of course, we have to explain this..."

Even if she is your enemy?

Lin Ye was taken aback: "Why do you say that?"

Skadi tilted her head slightly and glanced behind Lin Ye, seemingly to confirm whether Frostnova had left. Only after she no longer saw Frostnova did she look away and return her gaze to Lin Ye.

"Do you know her background?" Skadi asked.

"Background? I asked around." Lin Ye nodded. "She said she came from a self-organized group of infected people..."

"Integration Movement."

Skadi uttered the words that surprised Lin Ye the most in the calmest tone.

Lin Ye's eyes widened: "What did you say?"

“The group she’s talking about is the Reunion Movement,” Skadi said. “You should be familiar with this group.”

strangeness?

How could it be unfamiliar!

When Skadi uttered those four words, Lin Ye immediately thought of that pale face and that sickly smile.

Lin Ye simply couldn't believe that Shuangxing would be with someone like that.

"Really?" Lin Ye couldn't help but ask.

Skadi shook her head and turned to leave: "Come with me, you'll find out soon enough."

Lin Ye immediately followed Skadi.

Skadi led Lin Ye through a maze of twists and turns in the town of Sap, finally arriving at a seemingly ordinary house. The two pushed open the door and entered; as soon as Lin Ye stepped inside, he knew where he was.

The bounty hunters' Ursus branch was also their destination.

At this moment, both Exusiai and the person in charge named Chris, whom they had met during the day, were present.

Exusiai was happily munching on an apple pie she'd somehow acquired, while Chris was introducing her to the bounty hunter profession, seemingly trying to recruit her. But Exusiai was shrewd; she was always one to accept favors without being obliged. She showed great interest in Chris's pitch while eating, but anyone who knew her well knew she was just going through the motions.

Upon seeing Lin Ye and Skadi, Exusiai immediately stood up and greeted them, seemingly reminding Chris that the main character had arrived. Chris, upon seeing Skadi, indeed stopped his promotional efforts, stood up from his stool, and greeted Skadi in return.

“I have the money ready.” Chris said to Skadi with a smile. “I have seen the head of the copper hammer. As expected of the Tide Swordsman, his efficiency and strength are undoubtedly number one.”

Skadi ignored the half-truths and half-joking praise, instead picking up the 200,000 Lungmen Dollars from the table and sitting down. Lin Ye knew he would have to ask the questions himself. Although he wanted to ask Frostnova directly, he felt it would be too abrupt, so he started by asking the man named Copperhammer.

He genuinely wanted to know if bounty hunters would kill anyone if they had enough money.

“Bounty hunters rarely take on murder commissions, at least not openly,” Chris said. “Otherwise, local governments wouldn’t allow us to exist, but that Copper Hammer is an exception. He’s already killed several of my bounty hunters, so I had no choice but to give him a commission to get rid of him.”

It turned out to be the case.

There's nothing on the surface, which means there's nothing in the shadows... Never mind, why worry so much? Lin Ye doesn't consider himself a saint; he just needs to know that Skadi isn't that kind of person.

He then asked Chris about the Reunion Movement.

“Reunion? I do know quite a bit about it,” Chris said. “Or rather, we bounty hunters all know a lot about it, because this organization is somewhat like us, but much more extreme.”

Lin Ye pressed further, "What do you mean?"

Chris glanced at Skadi. Actually, he didn't really want to talk to Lin Ye, but considering that Lin Ye had come with Skadi, he patiently explained, "Because Reunion, like bounty hunters, is all about getting paid to do things for others. But unlike us, there are many jobs we wouldn't take, but they will. No matter what the job is, as long as there's money, they'll take it. And because the members of the organization are all infected, the things they do are also quite crazy."

Are the Reunion Movement just even more unscrupulous bounty hunters?

Reflecting on his experiences dealing with the Reunion Movement over the past year, Lin Ye felt that Chris's description was quite apt.

He was about to ask Chris about Frostnova when Chris spoke first.