During Elijah’s absence, the YLK group showed unprecedented enthusiasm for searching for spirit plants and hunting zombies.
A few people did indeed find spirit plants, while others diligently accumulated corpse cores and contributions, with some reaching the threshold to exchange for awakening potions.
They were all eagerly awaiting Elijah’s return!
Seeing the awakening potions in Elijah’s hands, their eyes were even more fervent!
Elijah wasted no time and had Wendy tally up those eligible to exchange for awakening and advancement potions.
He then distributed the potions publicly, and under the watchful eyes of everyone in the group, the recipients consumed the potions and successfully awakened.
As each newly awakened individual demonstrated their abilities, the crowd of those still unawakened marveled in awe.
In addition, one person exchanged for an advancement potion and successfully advanced to the second tier.
This further fueled the YLK group’s desire to become stronger, increasing their loyalty and gratitude towards Elijah.
When the excitement among the crowd had somewhat subsided, Elijah waved his hand, and the hotel instantly quieted down.
Elijah looked at everyone and continued, "Don’t worry or be anxious if you haven’t awakened yet. There are still plenty of awakening potions available. Especially once I finish the third task, you will be able to exchange for them at any time!
The third task is for the YLK group to concentrate all efforts to complete it in the upcoming period: we need to fully clear the road to the southern suburbs and connect the Coastal District, Southern Suburbs, and Western Suburbs into one continuous area!
Alright, now the team leaders, please come to the meeting. The rest of you, get ready for action!"
After Elijah finished speaking, he and the management team went upstairs for a meeting.
Once they left, the crowd in the hotel lobby immediately began to excitedly discuss among themselves.
Some congratulated the newly awakened individuals, while others talked about the current situation in Neoville City.
It seemed that their leader was planning to unify Neoville City!
Upstairs, Wendy updated the group on the YLK group’s recent achievements and progress.
Among the highlights was the mall storage base that Ian and Hayden had been working on.
"Yes, but we currently lack the necessary technical personnel. If you know anyone who fits the bill, you can recommend them to Azure Isle!" Elijah responded.
The group continued discussing the future with renewed optimism.
Eventually, only Wendy and Lillian remained; the others left to lead their teams in continuing the cleanup of the road to the southern suburbs.
"Have there been any unusual activities among the group recently?" Elijah asked the two women once the others had left.
Within the YLK group, only the management team had been implanted with the Seed of Consciousness by Elijah. The rest were monitored by their team leaders, Wendy, and Lillian’s judgment.
"There were two people who exposed their intentions shortly after you left. They wanted to escape but were discovered and dealt with promptly," Wendy said淡淡地.
"Only two people? That’s not bad!" Elijah remarked. His drastic measures against Matthew surely caused some to consider hiding temporarily. Although Wendy’s mind-reading abilities and Lillian’s sense of good and evil had filtered the individuals, it was said that human hearts are difficult to measure.
One could not completely rely on abilities alone and should never underestimate the power of human intent.
"You’ve done well during this time. Once the southern suburbs road is cleared, someone will come to formally take over the affairs here. At that time, I’ll recommend you as the official in charge," Elijah said.
He was referring to Fiona, with whom he had previously discussed how to handle the YLK group.
The best solution was naturally to disband them, preventing the survivors who had been controlled and consumed human flesh from clustering together again.
Moreover, this location, being the nearest transfer station to the mall storage base, needed to be fully under their control.
"In addition, we now have a stable method for advancing to the third tier. You’ll be among the first to receive the advancement opportunity!" Elijah continued. The foremost individuals were naturally those from Azure Isle, but there was no need to mention that.
"Alright, I’ll take good care of things here!" Wendy said, emphasizing her words to convey an unspoken meaning.
"Good. Then you may go about your business!" Elijah said. Wendy glanced at Lillian, understanding that Elijah wanted to catch up with her. With a hint of reproach in her eyes, she left the room.
"Are you still getting used to being here?" Elijah asked as he approached Lillian, naturally wrapping his arms around her slender waist.
Lillian’s body stiffened for a moment but then relaxed as she replied, "It’s been fine. However, Nora misses you a bit. She keeps asking when Uncle Elijah will come back. She’s been taking very good care of the Dancing Grass!"
Lillian’s face softened with a loving expression when she mentioned Nora.
"Is that so? We should go get her later. But before that... let’s not let her disturb us," Elijah said, pausing before adding with a grin, "Your period has ended, right?"