Chapter 60: Can’t Reach a Deal? Then Let’s Fight!
Xia Yan’s tone clearly showed no fluctuation.
But the arrogance and domineering attitude within her words were obvious to anyone.
She even mentioned going to war.
Didn’t that mean the Hospital Base wasn’t afraid of any other base present? Even if they all joined forces, if she, Xia Yan, couldn’t hold them off, the boss behind her could suppress the situation.
And the boss behind the Hospital Base had quite the reputation. Who among those present hadn’t heard of him?
If the intel wasn’t wrong, the boss’s name was Gu Fan.
He was an extremely ruthless figure, killing without batting an eye, and incredibly powerful.
Two months ago, he had brutally killed Level 4 Evolver Shen Long!
One had to know, a Level 4 Evolver was currently the highest known level among humans.
But if Gu Fan could slaughter Shen Long two months ago, who knew how strong he was now?
He might already be the first Level 5 Evolver!
At this thought, no one wanted to make a hard move.
“Xia Yan, that was a bit much. Right now, we’re all acting in the interest of human safety across the entire southern district!”
“That’s right, a Level 5 Zombie King has already appeared. If more show up, how are we supposed to deal with them?”
“What a joke.”
Xia Yan sneered.
“So what if it’s a Level 5 Zombie? Even a Level 6 or Level 7 Zombie would be killed all the same in front of my boss! Don’t try to threaten me with the survival of humanity. This is the apocalypse, not child’s play. If you want resources, make a fair exchange. Trying to take my grain for free? No way!”
At this moment, Qian Lidong’s face darkened as he stopped the others from speaking further.
He then looked at Xia Yan sincerely and said:
“Here’s the thing, Leader Xia Yan, let us owe you for now. No one has those things ready at the moment. Zombie Crystal Cores are usually used as soon as they’re acquired. Who would collect zombie corpses for no reason? As long as you provide some grain, we’ll definitely pay you back after the cleanup mission ends.”
“Heh, Leader Qian, this is the apocalypse. There’s no law anymore. Everything you said is just empty words. You just move your lips, but what we’re giving up is the most precious grain.”
Xia Yan looked at Qian Lidong like he was an idiot.
“Let me put it bluntly. What if your Security Base gets overrun by a zombie horde someday? What if none of you here make it through?”
“So everyone, don’t think I’m easy to fool. Let me be clear: apart from a proper exchange, we will not provide any grain! Anyone who disagrees can start a war right now!”
After she said that, even Qian Lidong was left speechless.
The woman before him was even more difficult than he’d imagined. She couldn’t be swayed by soft or hard tactics!
Did it really have to come to war?
Xia Yan was also a Level 4 Evolver, and had been one for quite some time.
And even if they did manage to kill her and take the Hospital Base, then what?
The one behind her was the truly terrifying figure.
No one wanted to provoke an unknown threat.
But just then, someone lost their patience.
“I say, what’s a woman getting all cocky for? Xia Yan, you’re standing against all the survivors in the southern part of Chi City!”
“That’s right, Xia Yan, your heart is way too vicious. Are you seriously going to just watch countless compatriots starve to death?”
“Exactly! Your Hospital Base has so many survival resources, you’re even eating fruit. Why can’t you spare some food? It wouldn’t even be hard for you. Are you really that stingy?!”
“Silence!!”
Qian Lidong roared, and the scene fell silent again.
“Leader Xia Yan, you see it yourself. If this continues, your base will end up being condemned by everyone. And can you really stand by and watch everyone die?”
Xia Yan had long seen through these people’s hypocrisy. Acting innocent while pushing their own agenda—truly disgusting!
She slowly stood up, looking indifferent as she spoke:
“To be honest, I don’t care at all about being condemned by the world. Besides, what does your life or death have to do with me? Even if everyone else in this world dies, as long as my boss is alive, humanity will not perish!”
“I’m not interested in wasting more time with you. I’m leaving!”
After speaking, she walked toward the door.
“Xia Yan!”
At that moment, a cold shout rang out.
Xia Yan’s ability energy surged, and she prepared to strike.
“Say, is your Hospital Base hiding something?”
“We all know that Zombie Crystal Cores can promote evolution, but zombie flesh seems to have no use. Yet your condition for exchanging grain actually includes zombie corpses—did you uncover some secret of the zombie apocalypse?”
Everyone was immediately shaken by this.
Now that it was brought up, something really did seem off!
They could understand exchanging Zombie Crystal Cores, but what did she want zombie corpses for?
Connecting this with zombies, evolution, and the apocalypse—it was hard not to speculate!
Xia Yan’s expression turned dangerous, and coldness nearly overflowed from her eyes!
At this point, everyone could no longer sit still and stood up one after another, looking toward Xia Yan.
“Leader Xia Yan, explain yourself. What’s going on?”
“That’s right, we can let everything else slide, but this part is really suspicious. What do you need so many zombie corpses for?”
At this moment, even Qian Lidong couldn’t stop them any longer. He only made a show of difficulty and said to Xia Yan:
“Leader Xia Yan, it’s best you give an explanation. Otherwise, with so many people here, I can’t guarantee no one will act impulsively.”
“Heh, so when coercion fails, you start looking for an excuse to make a move?”
Xia Yan radiated coldness, her ice-type ability continuously surging, forming layers of white frost in the surroundings.
“There’s nothing to explain. Matters concerning my boss are not for any of you to pry into. You should look at your own worth!”
“As for those of you wanting to make a move—I’ll accompany you to the end!”
Xia Yan spoke with resolve.
Cultivating the lotus was what Gu Fan cared about most.
Even if the entire shelter had to be sacrificed, the lotus must not suffer even the slightest harm!
And now, someone dared to have thoughts about it. Even if they didn’t know about the lotus, just the idea alone was enough to make Xia Yan want to kill!
“I’ve got a real temper, and it’s coming up now. Does this woman really think she’s invincible?”
With that, a bearded man suddenly kicked out and charged at Xia Yan.
In a flash, his figure blurred—visual ability!
The next instant, he appeared behind Xia Yan and threw a punch!
Boom!
Ice shards flew—his punch was blocked by an ice wall.
The next moment, an ice sword appeared in Xia Yan’s hand out of thin air.
“Daring to covet the boss’s belongings—seeking death!”
With a flash of cold light, by the time the man reacted, one of his arms had been severed.
“Ah! Bitch! Why are you all standing around? Take her down! The Hospital Base will be ours!”
“That’s right, fortune favors the bold! That so-called boss might already be dead somewhere!”
“Attack! There’s so many of us. Are we still afraid of someone who hasn’t even shown their face?”
In an instant, five or six people were incited into action.
All sorts of abilities appeared. One manipulated gravity to hinder Xia Yan’s movements.
Another controlled wind to form blades, while one used an ability to enhance his strength, smashing through Xia Yan’s ice wall with a single punch, forcing her to retreat a few steps!
Xia Yan’s expression turned serious.
The situation was worse than she had expected.
With six Level 4 Evolvers attacking together, even her strength couldn’t hold out for long!
Just then, black mist spread throughout the meeting room.
In the next moment, all the attacks disappeared, and everyone was blown back.
When their vision cleared—
They saw a young man in ancient robes appear in front of Xia Yan.
He wore a contemptuous smirk at the corners of his mouth as he looked down on everyone.
Xia Yan’s face lit up with joy, but she still bowed respectfully to the young man’s back.
“Boss, you’re back!”
In an instant, everyone’s hearts trembled.
They all understood who had arrived!