Apocalypse: the Most Ruthless Person - Chapter 318 - 267: A Fleeting Horror
Zhang Su didn’t know if the flames could kill 004, but enhancing combat power was real, and whether 004 truly sensed their presence earlier was uncertain. Retreating was definitely the wise choice!
Humans are fully capable of causing their own downfall, even though Mutated Zombies are insignificant compared to the transformed Zombie 004.
He hoped 004 would ultimately perish along with the zombie horde, otherwise, the whole Qing County could face a great catastrophe!
Zhang Su had already made up his mind that if the Cyan Dragon Corps were slaughtered at a rapid pace, he would take everyone and abandon Celestial Horse Island, escaping to Qin City without a second thought…
As for being blamed for diverting disaster eastwards, when your life is at stake, who cares?
Fortunately, things didn’t move toward the worst scenario. When the convoy returned to Celestial Horse Island, Zhang Su’s expression slightly improved after getting off the car—not because he was at his own base—but because the population of the Cyan Dragon Corps had stopped declining!
“The Cyan Dragon Corps science department opened Pandora’s Box, fortunately, nothing happened in the end…”
As Zhang Su stepped off the car, he said to the puzzled group staying at the camp a sentence that left everyone even more bewildered.
“What’s up, Brother Su?”
Guo Dachao rushed forward with deep concern because his partner Yang Wenjie was injured, so he stayed at the camp to look after her while helping out, but he was still worried about the safety of his brothers outside.
“Is everything alright, Boss Zhang?”
Wang Longzhong also came up immediately, exhaling heavily in relief upon seeing that everyone was intact.
“Nothing’s wrong, the Cyan Dragon Corps were encircled and annihilated by the zombie horde, and we just watched the show!”
Zhao Dezhu, seeing Zhang Su’s solemn and preoccupied expression, explained on his behalf to everyone.
“What?”
“Ha, such good news, what a coincidence.”
“See, those who commit too many injustices die by them, charging protection fees everywhere; the zombies couldn’t stand it. Aren’t they tough? Protecting others, yet failing to protect themselves—it’s sheer nonsense!”
The people in the camp reacted with joy upon hearing the news, glad to have a huge trouble lifted off their minds.
However, those who returned with Zhang Su remained dejected, somewhat glum.
“Brother Su, 004 won’t chase us here, right?”
Lu Yubo clutched his rifle tightly, even though he knew it likely couldn’t hit it, yet holding it gave him a bit of a sense of security.
“004?”
The clueless people asked questions.
Zhang Su waved his hand, lit a cigarette, and said seriously, “It shouldn’t come here, but the Cyan Dragon Corps are doomed…”
These words weren’t baseless, as the population of Cyan Dragon Corps stabilized when dropping to just over a hundred, returning to a slow decline, proving the battle wasn’t over, yet 004’s fate was sealed.
Either it would be recaptured by the Cyan Dragon Corps, or it had been engulfed by flames, reduced to a pool of black sludge.
Might it abandon the entire battlefield to chase directly toward Celestial Horse Island?
Judging by previous combat situations, Zhang Su deemed it almost impossible, given it remained a mindless killing machine. He hoped 004 was dead because that thing was too terrifying!
If there wasn’t a method for absolute control, that modified zombie ought to be destroyed.
Its fleeting appearance left an indelible impression on Zhang Su; he hoped never to see anything like it again, preferring only one 003 under his command…
Everyone froze upon hearing Zhang Su’s words and then collectively breathed a sigh of relief. Although they didn’t understand why Zhang Su made such a judgment, they still chose to trust him because he never erred.
“Those who just went out with me, let’s go once more, wait until the dust settles on the Cyan Dragon Corps side before we proceed; let’s first go collect a debt!”
“Collect a debt?”
Some people looked at Zhang Su in confusion.
Of course, some reacted quickly, nudging someone nearby, saying, “Isn’t your brain working? Brother Su is surely talking about going to Kuanzhuang!”
“That’s right, didn’t Su Xiaoya say Kuanzhuang wasn’t willing to compromise with the Cyan Dragon Corps? We fought a battle with casualties, effectively shielding them from disaster; it’s only right they compensate us!”
Wang Xin said.
“Exactly, let’s take a trip to Kuanzhuang, settle our past accounts—those having to pee, go pee; those thirsty, drink water, I’ll bring Su Xiaoya over!”
With that, Zhang Su headed toward the guest room where Su Xiaoya was being held.
The overt intention was to demand repayment from Kuanzhuang, but Zhang Su’s true aim was to directly seize Kuanzhuang, transforming it into an affiliate of Celestial Horse Island, just like the former United Village.
Now that the largest force in Qing County was overrun by zombies, he must seize the opportunity for expansion!
Click.
The door lock opened, Zhang Su pushed the door.
“Ah…”
Suddenly a shriek sounded from within, accompanied by a whoosh, stirring a gust of wind.
Su Xiaoya sat on the bed wrapped in a blanket, panicking: “Why, why didn’t you, why didn’t you knock!”
“Don’t you understand the situation?”
Zhang Su frowned and said, “You’re a spy sent by Kuanzhuang, a captive here. Do you want us to treat you according to the Geneva Convention? And you’re even knocking on doors!”
“Oh…”
Su Xiaoya responded with grievance, “Didn’t you all go to Qing County? How come you’re back so quickly?”
“We’re just that good, we solved the problem quickly. Now it’s Kuanzhuang’s turn!”
Zhang Su tilted his head and said, “Come with me, we’re going to Kuanzhuang!”
“Huh?”
Su Xiaoya, hearing she could go home, jumped up, still wrapped tightly in her blanket, and said happily, “Uncle, are you really willing to take me back?”
“What do you mean take you back? I’m going to your village to settle some scores. Once the scores are settled, we can discuss other matters!”
As a young girl, she couldn’t gain any advantages with Zhang Su. To put it bluntly, maybe the only benefit was that he really didn’t want to harm a minor girl.
“Settle… scores? What scores?”
Curious, Su Xiaoya asked while reaching out to take the clothes by her pillow into the blanket and started getting dressed.
“Settle the scores for the trouble you caused here, and the trouble with our brothers holding off the Cyan Dragon Corps for Kuanzhuang! You’re brave to not wear clothes while staying in someone else’s place; you’re quite talented!”
Zhang Su wouldn’t say anything like ’I’m going to conquer your village’ to a little girl; there’s no point in that conversation.
“Hey, how… how can you see?”
Su Xiaoya was astonished. The room wasn’t pitch black, but it wasn’t well-lit either. She thought her actions were unnoticed, yet she was exposed instantly.
“Hurry up, I’m not interested in watching you!”
Zhang Su urged, having no interest whatsoever in an undeveloped little girl.
After a rustling sound, Su Xiaoya, feeling pitiful, followed Zhang Su downstairs.
“Mr. Zhang!”
Before reaching the parking lot, Zhang Su heard Fu Weijun’s urgent greeting.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t get a chance to come out and welcome everyone back earlier. So, uh… how’s 003?”
Fu Weijun awkwardly expressed some politeness, then immediately revealed his true concern with the second sentence.
Zhang Su found it a bit amusing; one couldn’t expect much from Fu Weijun in terms of interpersonal communication. He pointed to the box truck containing 003 and said, “It’s being restrained there, hasn’t been touched. Dr. Fu, I suggest you complete any research you intend to do right in the vehicle with a continuous electrical output; it won’t let 003 lose control.”
After witnessing the ferocity of 004, Zhang Su became increasingly cautious about 003. Controlled properly, it could be an invaluable asset, but without control, it would definitely backfire!
“I’ll be very careful, please arrange for two people to help,”
Fu Weijun excitedly gripped the wheelchair’s handles.
“No problem, you go ahead, Dr. Fu.”
“Please, wait…” Fu Weijun quickly called out as Zhang Su was about to leave, asking quietly, “I heard that on this trip, you saw 004?”
“Dead. 004 was incinerated during the battle.”
Zhang Su rubbed his hair, making a reasonable judgment based on the scene and the current death toll of the Cyan Dragon Corps. Of course, this was also his hopeful wish.
“Ah? That… that’s such a pity, Mr. Zhang. Could you perhaps tell me about 004’s situation once you’re not busy anymore?”
Fu Weijun wore an expression more pained than a lover’s heartbreak.
“Alright, will do!”
Without further conversation with Fu Weijun, Zhang Su walked towards the crowd and suddenly saw Xin Qi and the three captives also present, tied up by the wrists like aggrieved little brides.
“Brother Su, do we take these three guys?”
Wang Xin asked as he saw Zhang Su looking over at Xin Qi and the others.
“No need! Send them back to their rooms!” Zhang Su waved his hand and said to Xin Qi and the three others, “Xin Qi performed well on the way. As for Fang Daming and… who was it, you’re Song… Song what?”
“Song Leijun, my name is Song Leijun.”
The middle-aged man in his forties hurriedly introduced himself.
“Hmm, you two need to improve your awareness. Learn from Xin Qi, go!”
“Uh? Oh.”
“Got it, got it!”
Fang Daming and Song Leijun looked puzzled at Xin Qi, not understanding where his higher awareness came from.
Zhang Su believed that once the three were confined together, Xin Qi would explain things to them. The rest depended on how the two thought: follow and live, oppose and die.
Leaving the box truck with 003, twenty people got into six vehicles and left Celestial Horse Island, heading straight for Kuanzhuang.
