Chapter 570: Password Bar

Chapter 570: Password Bar

The female staff member had no idea who she was trying to stop.

If she did, she would never have dared to stand in Zhang Yi’s way.

Some people, when given even the slightest bit of authority, seem to relish making things difficult for others.

After stepping out of the apartment building, Zhang Yi found himself greeted by a light snowfall.

The roads were spotlessly clean, with barely any snowflakes in sight.

It was clear that the streets were swept daily to ensure smooth traffic flow—especially to accommodate the massive war machines that needed to pass through.

As Zhang Yi walked, he noticed numerous fresh footprints on the road.

Clearly, he wasn’t the only one who had decided to go out.

Among the forces from the twelve cities, there were bound to be people with special connections, much like Chen Jingguan.

Zhang Yi pulled out his satellite phone and checked the map that Baili Changqing had sent him.

Following the directions, he headed toward Zone A.

Blizzard City Government District – Supreme Commander’s Office

Zhu Zheng sat in his office chair, facing Tu Yunlie, the Minister of Operations.

Tu Yunlie stood like a steel spear, his face buried beneath his high-collared coat.

Zhu Zheng had just finished listening to Tu Yunlie’s report, and his expression turned serious.

“What did you say? Of the thirteen cities we notified, only twelve have arrived? What about Linhai City? Why didn’t they show up?”

Tu Yunlie’s deep voice rumbled from within his heavy coat.

“According to the railway records, when the special train stopped at Linhai City, no one showed up at the station.”

Zhu Zheng’s face darkened slightly.

Instinctively, he rubbed his left fingers with his right hand.

He wasn’t angry—he had instead picked up on the peculiarity of the situation.

Linhai City was located northeast of Tianhai City, another coastal city.

However, it was far less prosperous and smaller in scale than Tianhai.

Based on Jiangnan District’s intelligence, Linhai City’s superhuman forces weren’t particularly strong.

They had six moderately sized factions, none of which—individually or combined—had the power to oppose Jiangnan District’s authority.

Yet, despite receiving a direct summon, not a single person from Linhai had come.

That was highly unusual.

Had they lost their minds and decided to defy Jiangnan District?

That was highly unlikely.

Zhu Zheng turned to Tu Yunlie and instructed seriously, “Send someone to investigate this carefully. Try to establish contact and see if we can reach them.”

Tu Yunlie responded immediately, “We’ve already tried contacting them, but there’s been no response. However, we can confirm that they received our message.”

Zhu Zheng’s expression grew even more grave.

“Could something have happened to them?”

Tu Yunlie said, “I’ll send a team to investigate. If they truly dared to defy our orders, we will eliminate them on the spot.”

Zhu Zheng studied Tu Yunlie for a moment before nodding slowly.

“Proceed as you see fit.”

Zhang Yi arrived in Zone A, following the map’s guidance.

Blizzard City was divided into sectors based on hierarchy.

Each zone was separated by thick, towering walls, reinforcing a strict class structure.

Here, status wasn’t determined by birth but by how much one contributed to the city.

Despite the high walls, Zhang Yi could tell that life behind them was far better than in Zone B.

It was obvious just from the lights.

In the post-apocalyptic world, energy was incredibly valuable.

Zone B had adequate lighting, but only for basic living needs.

Zone A, on the other hand, was a spectacle—vibrant, multicolored lights spilling over the walls like a neon rainbow.

Zhang Yi could guess that life behind those walls was reminiscent of a pre-apocalyptic metropolis.

Not only did they have quality living conditions, but there were also numerous entertainment options.

However, there were significantly more armed guards stationed at the entrance to Zone A.

As soon as they saw Zhang Yi, they immediately blocked his path with stern expressions.

“Identification, please.”

Zhang Yi opened his device and showed them the temporary pass sent by Baili Changqing.

After verifying it, the guards immediately changed their demeanor, stepping aside and greeting him with respect.

As security personnel, they had no right to live in Zone A.

Anyone who did was automatically someone they envied.

Zhang Yi stepped through the gates.

The moment he entered, his vision opened up to a dazzling scene.

Towering buildings lined the streets, illuminated by flashing neon lights.

For a moment, he felt as though he had stepped back in time, returning to the bustling city life of the past.

Though the cold weather meant fewer people were out, there were still pedestrians strolling the streets.

Shops lined the roads, their brightly lit signs inviting customers inside.

Zhang Yi recalled Bian Junwu mentioning that Blizzard City had streets that still mirrored pre-apocalypse prosperity.

Now, he believed it.

But such luxury was only for the privileged few.

Following the map, Zhang Yi arrived at the entrance of Password Bar.

The place stood out immediately.

Dozens of heavily modified snow vehicles were parked outside, similar to the ones used by Bian Junwu’s team.

The people entering and leaving the bar all had a tough, battle-hardened aura.

“If they’re not high-ranking security forces, then they must be part of the investigation teams. Looks like this is a veterans’ club.”

It made sense that Baili Changqing would frequent a place like this.

After all, he had a military background.

As Zhang Yi approached the entrance, two black-clad security guards blocked his path.

“Are you a member?” one of them asked.

Password Bar operated on a membership system.

Most patrons were regulars, and since Zhang Yi was an unfamiliar face, they stopped him for questioning.

Zhang Yi smiled. “Hold on a moment.”

He pulled out his phone and dialed Baili Changqing.

On the other end, Baili Changqing simply said, “Pass the phone to them.”

Zhang Yi handed his phone to the guards.

After a brief exchange, their expressions instantly changed to one of respect.

To them, the leader of the Black Robe Investigation Team was the pinnacle of their profession.

“Apologies, sir. We didn’t know you were a guest of honor. Please, go right in!”

The guards stepped aside, allowing Zhang Yi to pass.

This interaction made one thing clear—Baili Changqing’s status in Blizzard City was quite high.

No wonder he had been so eager to become a captain.

The perks were abundant, and his rank had elevated his social standing significantly.

Zhang Yi stepped inside the bar.

A female server in a deep red uniform immediately approached him.

“Are you Mr. Zhang Yi?” she asked politely. “Captain Baili sent me to escort you.”

Zhang Yi responded casually, “That’s me.”

The server smiled and turned to lead the way.

“Please, follow me.”

Author's Note