TL: Moonlit
Wen Qingling said, Good things should be shared with others. Its not a good habit to be selfish.
Xiong Shu beca excited and exclaid, Yeah, lets go and snatch it!
Wen Qingling clicked his tongue and said, What are you talking about, snatching? Is that sothing civilized people would do? We should reason with them. We are all civilized people, and we should be able to communicate.
Xiong Shu replied with confusion, ???
Xiong Shu was filled with question marks in his mind. Looking at the others, he could see that they were all wearing different expressions. It seed that he wasnt the only one confused.
After a mont, Xiong Shu hesitantly asked, So, should we go and reason with them?
Wen Qingling nodded and said, Yes, reason with them.
Ji Rong murmured softly, I cant believe that Dr. Wen can reason with people. I find it hard to believe.
He Lin and Shi Chong nodded in agreent. They didnt believe it either.
Xiao Hen looked at Wen Qinglings serious expression and was surprised to see that he genuinely wanted to reason with them. However, he wasnt sure if his reasoning would be effective.
Wen Qingling took a step forward and headed towards the others with Xiong Shu to reason with them.
Chang Boheng and Wen Chu exchanged a glance, understanding each others thoughts. Wen Chu said, You go with them, Ill stay at the base.
Chang Boheng agreed, Alright, be careful.
Chang Boheng took a few people and quickly caught up with Wen Qingling and the others, saying, Take us with you, so we can help if things turn violent.
Although it might not be necessary, having more people would at least have a deterrent effect.
Wen Qingling didnt refuse their request. If they wanted to follow, then let them follow.
Several vehicles drove out of Xiang County Base. Chang Boheng, upon Xiao Hens invitation, sat in the off-road vehicle with Wen Qingling.
Since their ti at Ling City Base, Chang Boheng had wanted to establish a good relationship with Wen Qingling. However, Wen Qingling seed emotionless, like a machine without feelings, making it difficult for Chang Boheng to approach him. Now, Wen Qingling seed to have softened a bit compared to before, possibly due to his interactions with Xiao Hen and the others. He seed to have gained a bit of humanity, although he still maintained his cold deanor.
Wen Qingling remained silent throughout the journey, while Xiao Hen and Chang Boheng engaged in conversation. Chang Boheng had been invited into the car by Xiao Hen, so he suspected that Xiao Hen wanted to discuss sothing with him. Chang Boheng asked about the basic situation in Xiang County, with a particular focus on the number of independent organizations and whether Chang Boheng had considered unifying Xiang County.
Xiao Hens words struck a chord with Chang Boheng. Although he had brought a considerable number of people with him to Xiang County, they were newcors who couldnt act freely. They were always restricted in their actions. Now, with Wen Qingling and the civilization base as their support, it was ti to prioritize the plan to unify Xiang County.
Xiao Hen understood that no matter how large the force, there could only be one leader. Otherwise, they would end up like Central ga City, where the seven generals gathered, and every decision had to be discussed and voted upon. There would be various internal conflicts and power struggles, which would inevitably lead to problems over ti.
Compared to the chaos in Central ga City, Xiao Hen placed greater importance on the developnt of Civilization City. With Wen Qinglings presence, no matter how large Civilization City grew, they wouldnt face the situation of the seven generals vying for power. Wen Qingling would be the ultimate authority, and it might even lead to a situation where his word was final. However, Wen Qingling wasnt soone who couldnt be reasoned with. He was insightful and had both strengths and ans. He could listen to advise, which made him the best leader.
Hope that what Chang Boheng couldnt see in Central ga City, he could see in Wen Qingling.
Wen Qingling, who had been dozing off with his head leaned back against the seat, opened his eyes and asked, How many people are there in Yue County Base?
It was clear that he was directing the question to Chang Boheng, as Xiao Hen wasnt familiar with the power distribution in that area.
Chang Boheng replied, When Ling City Base was still around, there were rumors that there were nearly ten thousand people in Yue County Base. Now, Im afraid there are even more.
Ling City Base was destroyed, but thanks to Xiao Hens information, most people managed to survive. These survivors, who had escaped the slaughter by General, didnt dare to approach Ling City and scattered to join nearby bases. The rumor that Yue County Base didnt accept outsiders might not be entirely true. If a plant-based ability user sought refuge there, would they really refuse?
The criteria for not accepting outsiders probably ant they didnt accept ordinary people. Those who possessed real abilities couldnt be excluded.
Unlike when they went to Ling City Base, where Wen Qingling imdiately started using his psychic powers to probe, which was discovered by Miao Bo, a fellow psychic, this ti was different. They ca to reason with them, so they had to be polite.
Several vehicles drove into Yue County one after another. The van that was originally following behind accelerated and moved to the front, taking the lead and assuming the posture of leading the way. The desire to impress Wen Qingling was almost written on the vehicle.
Xiao Hen didnt argue with Xiong Shu and slowed down to follow behind.
Xiao Hen looked at Wen Qingling in surprise. Wen Qingling, who usually liked to release his psychic powers, didnt do so this ti. It was unusual.
Wen Qingling looked at him coolly. Were here to reason with them. We need to be polite.
Xiao Hen felt helpless. You dont really think you can convince them with reason, do you?
Wen Qingling asked, Do I look like soone who doesnt keep their word?
Xiao Hen replied, Whats your plan for reasoning with them?
Wen Qingling answered, I just want so seeds in exchange for mutated animals. It wont be a loss for them.
Xiao Hen asked, But what if they refuse to make the trade?
Wen Qingling found it amusing. Trading a pound of food for a pound of at, why would anyone hesitate about such a good deal? Unless they were overly greedy or had unusual ideas, normal people wouldnt refuse.
Wen Qingling said, They will definitely agree.
Xiao Hen and Chang Boheng fell silent.
Chang Boheng thought to himself that it was good if Wen Qingling was happy. If they could solve the problem with words, it would save them a lot of effort.
After entering Yue County, all they could see were wandering zombies. There was not a single living person in sight, nor did they spot any mutated animals.
The van in front decelerated and was about to make a turn when suddenly an off-road vehicle shot out from the side, grazing the front of the van as it sped by. The van braked abruptly, but its front was still ramd, and Xiong Shu and the others were about to curse when a giant shadow ca crashing down. Xiong Shu quickly reversed the vehicle.
Boom!
The parts of the smashed sedan scattered, and the chassis pushed the van, sliding for several ters. The vans windows shattered, and Xiong Shu and the others hadnt recovered from the series of accidents when a grotesque creature, tall and with a neck-like head, ca running towards them.
Originally chasing after the car that had fled, the creature suddenly caught the scent of people inside the van, skidded, and turned back, pouncing on the van. Three decomposed corpse wolves leaped out of the window, fiercely biting into the creatures arm.
The creature roared angrily, swinging its sturdy arm and tossing the corpse wolves away. It grabbed the van and was about to smash it when a large fireball ca crashing down, imdiately scorching it black. The creature stumbled, and the van in its hand fell to the ground. A few more fireballs kept the creature backing off.
Ji Rong shouted, Are you just going to stay in the car and wait to die?!
Xiong Shu and the others in the vehicle were battered and bloodied, struggling to crawl out. They were stunned and terrified at the sight of the grotesque creature in front of them, and their legs went weak, making it impossible for them to move.
All of this happened too quickly. Chang Bohengs heart was already in his throat. This was a Level 4 evolved creature, a Grotesque. Its combat power was off the charts, and any survivor team on a mission that encountered a Grotesque would basically have no chance of survival. In such a critical mont, Wen Qingling and Xiao Hen remained seated, seemingly completely unconcerned about the Grotesque.
In fact, they really werent concerned.
Wen Qingling turned his head and asked Xiao Hen, Has Ji Rong beco stronger?
Xiao Hen nodded. Ji Rong was cunning. With Xiao Hens transformation, his level increased, and his abilities improved as well, as could be seen from the size of the fireballs he threw.
Wen Qingling transmitted his thoughts to Xiao Hen. Tell Ji Rong to be careful and not kill it.
Ji Rong paused his fireball mid-air, looking confused. Huh?
Wen Qingling continued transmitting his thoughts. I sll a conspiracy.
Ji Rong replied, ??
Xiao Hen tapped the steering wheel. Your plan to convince them with reason may not work. We havent even reached the Yue County base, and the trap has already been set.
They were all intelligent people, and Chang Boheng imdiately understood Wen Qingling and Xiao Hens anings. They had been targeted as soon as they entered Yue County. Soone deliberately provoked the Grotesque and lured it over here. In the end, whether the Grotesque killed the intruders or the intruders killed the Grotesque, the Yue County base wouldnt suffer any losses. If both sides ended up losing, it would be the perfect solution for the Yue County base.
A Grotesque appeared in the county town, and its destructive power was still considerable. Even Xiao Hen and his team, with their fighting abilities, had suffered greatly at the hands of the Grotesque. It was evident that the Grotesque was not only ugly but also fierce.
Ji Rong hesitated and threw another fireball, but the enraged Grotesque easily dispersed it with a punch and let out an angry roar. It was about to pounce on Ji Rong when suddenly it stopped and looked around vigilantly.
Wen Qingling looked ahead and asked, Can we handle it?
Xiao Hen replied, We can give it a try.
The oppressive aura belonging to the Level 8 evolved creature, the General, pressed down on the approaching Grotesque. The Grotesque let out a roar, filled with fear in its voice, and without any desire for further combat, it turned and fled.
Even with only one-third of the Generals presence, it was enough to make a Level 4 evolved zombie flee in fear. If the evolution level were higher, they might have discovered the trick, such as the human scent mixed in with the Generals aura.
Chang Boheng, sitting in the car, felt his hairs stand on end. Every nerve in his body was screaming danger, danger, danger All of this happened in an instant, and by the ti he reacted, there was no trace of danger, leaving only his profuse cold sweat.
Chang Boheng looked fearfully at the two people in front of him. Wen Qingling and Xiao Hen were still talking as if they were completely unaffected.
Ji Rong walked back, bent down, and leaned against the window of the drivers seat. Why didnt you let kill it? Are we saving it for Chinese New Year?
Wen Qingling glanced at him. Are you a hired thug from the Yue County base? If I let you kill, then you kill?!
Ji Rong:
Ji Rong: Damn!
He Lin and Shi Chong returned after checking their injuries. Theyre just superficial wounds, nothing serious.
Wen Qingling looked at the disheveled Xiong Shu and the others, lightly tapping the car window with his slender fingertips. Suddenly, he said, Get them a car. I think the one that just ran past us is not bad.
Xiao Hen knew that Wen Qingling was not one to be taken advantage of. The Yue County base really had guts. They didnt even bother to see who the incoming people were. Digging pits with their eyes closed, they must have done this kind of thing more than once. Judging by their skilled business level, they must have captured many outsiders in their hands.
Xiao Hen said, You guys stay here. Well be right back.
Xiao Hen started the car and followed the direction the previous car had left in.
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