Chapter 1226 - 1226 125 Staring

Chapter 1226: Chapter 125: Staring Chapter 1226: Chapter 125: Staring Military Barracks – Military Supervision Area

Inside a dome-shaped all-metal structure.

Here, a group of officials from the Ministry of War holding important positions gathered together; even some of the lower-ranking officials, such as the commanders of ten and hundred, came here to relax and unwind.

After all, life in the barracks was quite leisurely.

Some formed small groups in private rooms, together inhaling “corpse oil” emitting a rich fragrance,

or indulging in high-stakes gambling in the upper-level gambling area,

or watching demon fights in the building’s basement arena,

Suddenly, a Dwarf Zombie with nimble body technique and the size of a child entered from the back door, knocking on a special room door marked with the emblem of the Ministry of War.

Through the paper door, one could vaguely see a room filled with mist, where men and women were engaged in pleasure and merriment.

Before the Dwarf Zombie at the door could speak, a voice from inside called out.

“Zhu Wen, what’s the urgency? Don’t you know today is an important day for me to ‘gather energy’?”

“Reporting to my lord, during my duty supervising the auction today, I accidentally discovered a suspicious move by ‘Wang Shiheng’.”

Creak!

The room door opened.

Waves of corporeal corpse fragrance oozed out along the floor, revealing a large bed in the room.

A few beautiful-faced female zombies, their skin completely restored with “flesh rouge,” were lying atop a sturdy zombie.

“Tell me the details…”

“Yes!”

After Zhu Wen explained the situation in detail,

The person immediately pushed away all the female zombies resting beside him.

He rolled up some oddly effective tobacco with a Clear Heart Talisman and dabbed a little corpse oil on it, took a deep breath… bringing all his thoughts back to a focal point in his brain.

“You’re saying that old Wang Shiheng quietly met with a notable official from the Ministry of Works… And that this official is now preparing to leave the city?”

“Exactly, and he is bringing along a Black Zombie with very little known identity information and no apparent connections to the imperial court.”

“Minister Pang from the Ministry of Works and Wang Shiheng have been old friends… Since Wang Shiheng was demoted, their contact has relatively decreased. I didn’t expect them to connect at this time.

This matter cannot be taken lightly; I will handle it personally.

We cannot give Wang Shiheng any chance to turn the tables… Moreover, if we can uncover some of his private dealings unknown to others through this incident, we might be able to use it to push him down from the Governor’s position.

In doing so, the Minister will surely be pleased and recommend me for promotion.

Go call for ‘Executioner’ Chang Lian and ‘Stone Mountain’ Xu Zhiwei.

I will change my clothes and set off immediately… Of course, Zhu Wen, you will have to come too.”

Upon hearing the two names mentioned by the lord, the Dwarf Zombie already started sweating on his forehead.

These two were executioners from the Central Military Department and were once selected as members of the “Thirty-six Heavenly Gang,” ranking 18th and 26th respectively. However, due to their violent temperament, they were eliminated in the Brocade Robe Guards selection and were demoted to the barracks.

They continued to act as executioners in the barracks.

Few people could interact with them normally.

“Don’t be afraid, just tell them there’s a strong person for them to kill… These two will surely be interested.”

(The Thirty-six Heavenly Gang was a title of honor established jointly by the central imperial court and the Six Departments, with selection within the court every five years.)

…

On the other hand.

Because the doctor had direct access to public funds,

he purchased a “Coffin Car” directly in the barracks equivalent to the level of a Ferrari, equipped with a brand-new steam power system. Most importantly, it supported external control.

That is to say, the mechanical tentacles that could grow from the doctor’s body could be connected to the coffin car’s conduit, enabling control, driving, and energy replenishment. As long as the doctor had enough energy, the coffin car would be able to move.

As for Han Dong’s lackey, Zhang Xiliang.

As soon as he heard about the need to venture deep into the Demon Region, to a depth of over a thousand miles, he was so scared that he couldn’t utter a word.

But in the end, he gritted his teeth and requested to go along. He belonged to a special category known as “Demon Zombie,” and perhaps this could be an opportunity to achieve Pill Condensation… If he gave up such a chance, he figured Mr. Han would abandon him too.

All was ready, and they set out on their journey.

This higher-class coffin car was equipped with different compartments.

Han Dong and the doctor lay in a spacious and comfortable main compartment, while Zhang Xiliang curled up in a small compartment to rest, completely soundproof.

“Doctor, take a small detour. We will go to this place first… I’m going to pick up two friends.”

The doctor was already slightly unhappy about the addition of ‘Zhang Xiliang,’ an outsider, but now there were two more people to pick up.

“Lord, increasing the weight will also increase the energy consumption of the coffin car. Are these two people necessary to bring along?

If they’re just Green Zombies, or very common Black Zombies, as you said, the increased activity due to more people will hinder our acquisition of ‘Moon Water.’

Han Dong glanced sideways at the doctor, sensing that life in the World of Fate had brought a touch of ‘rebellion’ to the doctor.

“Don’t worry, these two friends are quite good. Moreover, the ‘functionality’ they possess is also very important for our deep venture into the Demon Region.

‘Governor Wang’ here could be considered an important subplot that might affect the main storyline, perhaps even a hidden plot.

We might use this to touch the very roots of the royal court… After all, Doctor, your current position does not permit you to go to the Imperial Palace, much less to learn the secrets of the court, right?”

“Yes, I haven’t even had a chance to ‘Face the Saint.’ I will listen to whatever the Lord arranges.”

Soon.

Following Han Dong’s instructions, the coffin car came to a stop in a mountain ravine.

In front of them was the entrance to a Demon Cave covered with an ice layer.

As soon as the doctor exited the vehicle, he was taken aback by the ice layer covering the Demon Cave.

“This isn’t a naturally formed ice layer… Is it the extreme cold effect of ‘Corpse Qi Mutation’? It actually froze so many monsters to death and completely froze the entire Demon Cave. Such fearsome power.

Lord, what sort of creature lives inside?”

“You’ll know once you follow me inside.”

Han Dong also waved to Zhang Xiliang, who immediately scampered after him.

It wasn’t long after Han Dong and his group entered the cave.

A pitch-black coffin car followed closely behind.

The lid of the coffin opened.

Four figures landed immediately in front of the Demon Cave.

“What are these guys doing here?”

The Dwarf Zombie, touching the Ice Crystal at the entrance of the Demon Cave, who was positioned as a “spy” and frequently dealt with a large amount of information, suddenly thought of something.

“Cold Corpse Qi, a fugitive from outside the domain… Could it be that hidden in this cave is ‘Frozen Bone’ Luo Gaocheng, one of the ‘Seventy-two evil spirits’?”

This comment caused some displeasure for the person in charge of the operation:

“Are you saying that after secretly communicating with Wang Shiheng, they came to capture a fugitive… While the head of such a serious criminal is valuable, it seems unnecessary for the talent from the Ministry of Works to take such a risk.

If that’s the case, we really came here for nothing.

Of course, since we’ve lured out the Executioner, naturally we need to bring back a head.”

This statement made the Dwarf Zombie shiver in fear.

“What you said makes sense, sir. There really is no need to let the Ministry of Works’ talent risk their lives… Wang Shiheng wouldn’t bother to do such trivial matters either.

Why don’t we wait and see what the situation turns out to be before we make a decision?”

“Then let’s wait for a bit.”