Shao Qi shook his head. "It's not just a bear; there's a tiger and a leopard in the back as well. Two high-level mutant beasts. I've entrusted you with the task of transporting them back to the Jiangnan Base. As for my team, I'll reward you with the rest of the spoils from my vehicle. After delivery, you'll receive five hundred points."

"A tiger and a leopard?" Everyone was astonished. It turned out that these two individuals had already taken down a high-level mutant beast. What immense strength they possessed!

Long Gan licked his lips and said earnestly, "Mr. Shao, you're our benefactor. There's no need for compensation. We'll make sure to transport the goods back for you safely. Could you please provide the contact information and name of a contact person? We guarantee the safe delivery of the cargo!"

Zhou You, who had descended from above, didn't voice any objections upon hearing this. If they could have the spoils transported back, he and Shao Qi could travel lightly without needing a large truck.

Moreover, the journey back from here was just two days. It was unlikely that any unexpected incidents would occur again.

Zhou You put on an appearance of weakness, lazily leaning against Shao Qi. He whispered in his ear, "I was the one who killed the bear. You don't need a share, right?"

Shao Qi twitched his ear and cast a sidelong glance at him, nodding. "Hmm, it's all yours."

Zhou You immediately stood upright, bursting into laughter. "Great! Captain Long, we'll leave this to you. We'll definitely give you the reward—just five hundred points. That's all." He was now quite wealthy and had no qualms about the amount.

Long Gan considered for a moment before deciding not to refuse. Although the sum might be insignificant for the two of them, it would still be a significant amount of compensation for their fallen comrades.

"Agreed! We'll take on this mission."

In the following moments, everyone worked tirelessly to lift the brown bear's carcass onto the truck bed. While the truck's length was sufficient, there was a slight height difference. The Dragon Squad members went ahead and removed the roof of the truck, replacing it with a tarpaulin cover. This made it appear from the outside that the truck was carrying nothing unusual, but the wheels sunk into the muddy ground.

"The wheels of this truck won't do. Fetch the armored vehicle's wheels; otherwise, you won't get ten miles in two days."

The Dragon Squad had brought three armored vehicles with them. They swapped the wheels from one of these vehicles onto the truck and secured the truck to the armored vehicle with chains, providing an extra boost.

A team member brought Zhou You's truck over. As he stepped out of the vehicle, he stumbled and walked clumsily towards his teammates. He spoke incoherently, "It's... it's a tiger and a leopard... the tiger is missing a leg, but... quite complete. Also, several wild boars and fish."

Zhou You interrupted him, saying, "You're not taking the fish. We're keeping them as food."

After bidding farewell to the departing team, Zhou You and Shao Qi returned to the armored vehicle. Both of them felt at ease, listening to music as they made their way to their destination.

Having just experienced a fierce battle, Zhou You earned the right to rest. Shao Qi took the wheel, while Zhou You reclined in the passenger seat, pondering over the recent fight and considering possible improvements.

"By the way, you mentioned that battle footage can also be sold. I only managed to record a portion. Could you take a look and see if it's usable?" Zhou You removed the camera from his shoulder and connected it to the armored vehicle. With a click of a button, he could access the footage he had recorded.

The video began from the point where he had jumped onto the tree. Only the final segment was recorded from his perspective. Shao Qi finished watching it and felt as though he could see himself confronting the massive brown bear.

After considering it, Shao Qi realized that even during his prime, he wouldn't have handled the situation any better than Zhou You did. Utilizing the hexagonal energy to deliver the spiritual power sphere into the bear's belly and then detonating it sounded simple, but the ability to control spiritual energy to that extent wasn't within the grasp of ordinary martial artists. Many seasoned generals and commanders might struggle to achieve such a feat.

From Shao Qi's perspective, Zhou You's strength should lie between the pinnacle of a general and a commander. Yet, in terms of controlling internal power, he might rank second; very few would dare to claim the top spot. Zhou You's capabilities often brought pleasant surprises.

"This footage is well-captured. The earlier sections aren't crucial. You've recorded the key moments. If this were to spread, it would likely shake the entire martial arts world. Remember to send it anonymously, or you might face some trouble in the future."

Zhou You asked with surprise, "If it's anonymous, how will they send the payment?"

Shao Qi playfully scolded, "Money lover!" He then explained, "You can transfer the funds internally within the website. Anonymity ensures that even the site administrators can't trace your background. Afterward, you can transfer the money to your identity card; this step can't be tracked."

With his hands behind his head, Zhou You thought, "When have money, can post tasks to find parents and previous supervisors. wonder if they are still around. miss them so much."

Shao Qi opened the map. He had recorded the location where he had been unconscious. They were getting close, although the path taken by the Dawn Team was now obscured by vegetation. They would need to blaze a new trail.

Looking at the unfamiliar scenery outside the window, Zhou You found it hard to believe that this was the place he had passed through just a few days ago. "Why do plants grow at such speeds? Why hasn't human development accelerated in the same way?"

"We can't say it hasn't accelerated. Physical growth has sped up. However, brain development lags behind. Therefore, if you observe children born after the apocalypse, you'll notice that they are much taller and heavier at the same age. The first generation of adults is generally over two meters tall. With dedicated martial practice, achieving the warrior realm isn't difficult. Hence, the prediction that the entire population will be skilled in combat within a decade isn't far-fetched."

"Oh, so it's a matter of getting a head start. What about birth rates? Have they increased?"

Shao Qi sighed. "No, the population has always been a major issue. Even though the government employed some methods to encourage childbirth, the effects haven't been very noticeable. Some experts have researched and found that getting pregnant has become more difficult for women, although the reasons are unclear. Some have suggested using test tube babies, but after trying, it was discovered that the overall quality of test tube babies is far inferior to naturally conceived infants. Having quantity without quality won't work."

Currently, Zhou You had no plans to contribute to the birth rate. It seemed like there was little he could do to help, so he didn't concern himself with it.