Chapter 224

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Chapter 224: Professional Fighter
While everyone was shocked, Zhang Mu had already returned to his original position, crossed his arms, put away the Obsidian dagger in his sleeve, and silently watched the thousands of evolvers below.
At that moment, the Obsidian Beetle silently appeared at Zhang Mu’s location, and a hot black-clad woman with her face covered in black veil descended from its back. Meanwhile, Long Qi had been discreetly taken back to his tent on the back of a wolfdog, to avoid tarnishing his reputation if he were seen in his current unconscious state.
With this in mind, Long Er finally appeared alone here.
Even in the military, not many knew Long Er’s true identity, but one person who did was Wang Heng.
At that moment, his eyes almost popped out. How could this woman appear here? She’s much scarier than Long Qi. Even Long Qi is a bit afraid of her. Did his boss just go to the core of Jin Zhong City with her head a moment ago?
The people below finally reacted. They didn’t see clearly how the man with snake patterns died. Unknown power is the most frightening. They all scattered. The man with snake patterns, who was originally surrounded by the crowd, now no one dared to approach him as his body was separated from his head.
Because they knew that this power, which they couldn’t react to, has only one possibility.
That is, this person is already one step ahead of them on the evolutionary path, reaching second-rank!
Ordinary evolvers didn’t know about Long Er’s existence. They always thought there was only one second-rank evolver, Long Qi, in Shan Xi City. But now, a mysterious person suddenly appeared with second-rank power. How could they not be terrified?
At this moment, Wang Heng spoke up. Staring at Long Er on the roof, he said respectfully, “Colonel, why are you here? Is our boss okay? If you’re here, everything should be safe.”
Colonel? So Long Er’s real military rank is Colonel. That’s a bit scary. Looking at Long Er, he seems to be only around twenty-five years old, yet he holds the rank of Colonel. This shows how powerful the Dragon Group’s forces are. Military promotions are very strict.
It’s all about gaining experience and enduring. Without connections, some people might not reach the position that Long Er is in now even by the age of fifty. The best option is to leave the military system and become a local official.
This only proves that the achievements and backgrounds of Long Er’s Dragon Group are astonishing.
Zhang Mu naturally knew about this, feeling surprised to see how capable this woman actually was.
The people below were all in an uproar, looking at this woman they had only seen as attractive before.
Is this officer at the same level as Long Qi, does his appearance here represent Long Qi’s will? Does this mean Long Qi might still be alive?
As they thought about the possibility, the crowd slowly gave up their thoughts of seizing power, as they had originally believed what the man with snake patterns had said, that Long Qi had died in Jin Zhong City. This was not unreasonable, as the mutant beasts and zombies outside the city had scattered them, showing how dangerous it must be inside the city.
Long Er spoke up then, his voice carrying with deliberate emphasis, “The leader is just dealing with some matters, he is deeply sorry about Jin Zhong City, but he is helpless too. These are not peaceful times, but extreme times, where necessary sacrifices are just for our survival. I hope you understand this.”
If it’s not military management, your days won’t be any better. Do you really think seizing the food warehouse would mean everyone getting an equal share of food? That’s too naive, isn’t it?
As for whether the leader is alive, wait for his return, give it half a day to a day, and you’ll naturally know.
As for those who caused trouble earlier, they have been dealt with by the leader’s friend, I hope the rest take care of themselves. During these special times, don’t let some meaningless greed cost you your lives.”
Upon the confirmation that Long Qi was indeed alive, any glimmer of hope in the people’s hearts faded away completely.
Long Qi’s cruelty and power were well known. Now, with Zhang Mu, who is also strong, people couldn’t help but be afraid when faced with the man’s death caused by the snake tattoo.
Especially now, Zhang Mu’s silence made them feel scared.
The group that was with the man with the snake tattoo tried to blend into the crowd, attempting to leave.
It was easy for the group of people to blend into the crowd of thousands. But to their surprise, as they tried to leave, they found the once loose crowd had closed in tightly around them, leaving no room to move.
Surrounded by indifferent stares, their hearts grew cold. The same people who had praised and supported them earlier now pushed them away with no way to retreat.
None of the people present were foolish. They knew someone had to face Long Qi’s anger. It was like a rebellion. If they were the leaders, trying to escape now would only bring misfortune upon themselves.
The group of people stared coldly at the crowd, their legs trembling.
Long Er glanced at Zhang Mu and said, “I can’t help you now, and it’s not convenient for me to intervene. You better act quickly. It’s a good time to set an example – just look at how the remaining people react.”
“Am I just your hired thug? A tool for killing? You seem to have a military background, right? Why are you like this?” Zhang Mu didn’t care much, as he had lost count of the people who had died by his hand. But seeing Long Er’s attitude now, he felt she was indifferent to human life.
Long Er was not provoked by Zhang Mu at all, and he calmly said, “The Dragon Group has always only cared about value. Dealing with a few dozen people causing chaos in the camp, if their deaths can bring stability to the gathering place, then that is truly valuable. Sacrificing a few bad people to restore normal life for the majority, don’t you think that’s worth it?”
As for being my henchman, ask yourself, this time in Jin Zhong City, you are probably the one who will benefit the most. The White Fox and the mutated zombie’s body are both with you. Although helping is a favor, not helping is a duty. I am grateful that you helped us, but the value of those two bodies is immeasurable. You wouldn’t pretend to be ignorant, right?”
Zhang Mu had already told Long Er about the zombie monk on the road, but he kept Sharira’s existence a secret.
Excluding the White Fox’s body, Zhang Mu also got the Bottle Gourd and Sharira. He was the biggest beneficiary of this war, and he had nothing to argue against. He bitterly smiled and replied, “Alright, I admit I’ve gained a lot.”
Zhang Mu, who was looking down on them, slowly extended his right arm. The Obsidian dagger, like a blooming flower, spun and shimmered at his fingertips.