On the vehicle, as Grandpa Sun lit a stick of incense, its scent wafted further and further away. Gradually, a commotion began in the desolate Hualin Town.
A few wild dogs, hidden in the wilderness, sniffed vigorously at the peculiar smell. Their eyes slowly turned red, and then they bolted towards the source of the fragrance as if driven mad.
Zombies, mutant beasts, and even many herbivorous animals were attracted by the incenseâs aroma, continuously surging towards the convoy.
ăAt the same time, in a small residential building at the center of Hualin Town.ă
"Mayor Li," a thin boy said nervously to Mayor Li, "the lookout reports that Sun Ruixing and his group have left in their cars. Theyâve reached the outskirts of Hualin Town."
"Hmm, understood. Tell all the professionists to prepare; weâll go recruit Sun Ruixingâs remaining people shortly."
Mayor Li was lying naked on a spacious bed, enjoying the services of a young maiden. He nodded in satisfaction upon hearing the news.
The boy watched helplessly as Mayor Liâs groping hands took liberties with the young maidenâs chest. A flicker of resentment flashed in his eyes before he turned and left the room.
Once they were alone in the room, Mayor Li climbed on top of the maiden. Gripping her face cruelly, he said with a lustful expression, "So, how is it, Feifei? The job I arranged for your brother isnât bad, is it? Being my messenger is much safer than going out to kill zombies and mutant creatures."
The maiden beneath him first showed a tense expression, then forced a stiff smile. "Feifei is very grateful for Mayor Liâs generosity."
Seeing the maiden beneath him looking desolate and sorrowful yet forcing a smile, Mayor Li laughed heartily. He leaned down and kissed her. Soon, the room was filled with the sound of heavy breathing.
ăThe large truck led the way, heading directly for the Mudanjiang City toll station. Several vehicles packed with survivors followed closely behind.ă
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"Qiang Zi, what do you reckon the situation in Mudanjiang City is like?" Sun Ruixing, who was driving, chatted with Qiang Zi in the passenger seat.
"I estimate it might be better than here, but not by much. Brother Sun, you know there are no troops around Mudanjiang City."
Qiang Zi had his own views on the current situation, and they were mostly correct.
"Who says otherwise? But these old folks just donât believe it. I canât do anything about it. If something really happens later, Iâll have to rely on you, Qiang Zi, and the brothers to put in more effort."
Qiang Zi was an old friend of Sun Ruixing and was one of the first to follow Sun Ruixing when the apocalypse began. Naturally, Sun Ruixing trusted Qiang Zi deeply.
"Donât worry, Brother Sun. Itâs what I should do," Qiang Zi patted his chest and said to Sun Ruixing.
"However, Brother Sun, are we going to keep supporting them like this? Lately, when the brothers went out to find supplies, they discovered that the remaining food is dwindling. Iâm afraid the remaining grain in Hualin Town wonât last us a few months."
Hearing Qiang Ziâs complaint, a complex and conflicted look flashed in Sun Ruixingâs eyes, soon replaced by determination. "These elderly people are alone and helpless. If we donât take care of them, theyâre sure to die. How is that different from killing them with our own hands? I, Sun Ruixing, canât bring myself to be so cruel. Donât mention this matter again."
Qiang Zi sighed silently and said no more.
As silence fell over the vehicle once more, just as Qiang Zi was about to speak, a loud screech of tires came from the rear, followed by ear-piercing screams.
"Help! Help!"
"Quick, stop the vehicles ahead! The last car broke down! There are mutant beasts!"
"Boss, Boss! Mutant beasts!"
Hearing the shouts from behind, Sun Ruixing immediately halted the truck, grabbed his battle saber and wooden shield, and hurriedly jumped out.
The convoy was attacked by several mutant mountain goats that had rapidly caught up. The small goats, usually less than half a personâs height, had been transformed by Demonic Qi and grown to be taller than a person. Charging at high speed, they caught up to the convoy from behind. One rammed the last private car with its mutated horns, nearly flipping it over. Thankfully, the driverâs skills were quite remarkable, and he managed to park the car on the roadside in the emergency.
When Sun Ruixing rushed over, the mutant mountain goats had already been killed by the professionists.
Seeing the dead mountain goatsâ blood-red eyes staring fixedly at everyone, the sense of unease in Sun Ruixingâs heart grew stronger.
He had encountered mutant mountain goats a while ago, but those herbivores would never attack humans proactively.
"Quick! Everyone, back in the cars! Go back the way we came! Hurry!" Sun Ruixing roared at everyone in the convoy.
"Boss, itâs too late..." Qiang Zi gulped hard and said tremblingly to Sun Ruixing.
Seeing countless figures rushing towards them at extreme speed, cold sweat immediately beaded on Sun Ruixingâs forehead.
"How... how could this be happening?!"
"Blood Bone Incense (C-Class item): Made from refined Blood and Flesh Essence. Once lit, it attracts all mutant creatures within a ten-kilometer radius."
"I acquired this item in a treasure land. Since itâs too uncontrollable, using it on Sun Ruixingâs group isnât a waste," Mayor Li said calmly to the person next to him.
"Mayor Li is truly brilliant."
"Following Mayor Li is truly a blessing for us."
"Mayor Li wiped out Sun Ruixing and his gang with a wave of his hand. Brothers, following Mayor Li, weâll definitely eat well and live well. When the government is re-established, Mayor Li will surely achieve great merit. Maybe we can even become minor officials."
Listening to the flattery around him, Mayor Li smiled faintly. He turned and asked the thin boy standing behind him, "Bai Xiaoâan, how is the organization of our men going?"
"Mayor Li, most of our professionists are waiting in the hall. Iâve left one-third of them to guard our base," Bai Xiaoâan replied meekly from behind him.
"Good." Mayor Li nodded in satisfaction.
"Then letâs set off. By the way, Xiaoâan, donât call me Mayor Li anymore. You should call me brother-in-law. Haha, hahaha!"
Accompanied by Mayor Liâs wild laughter, all the leaders in the room joined in laughing. Only Bai Xiaoâanâs face turned increasingly pale, but he couldnât say a word.
"Letâs go. From now on, Hualin Town will be ours to command." Mayor Li waved his hand grandly and led his subordinates out to the main hall.
In the main hall, nearly a hundred professionists wielding steel sabers waited quietly. Seeing Mayor Li and the others walk out the door, they quickly followed.
This was the strength of the most powerful gathering place in Town hl at present.