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Chang Wei and the others took the opportunity to quickly retreat, and only after retreating several kilometers away did they finally shake off the zombies' pursuit.
They came with great pride and high spirits, but now they can only leave dejected and humiliated.
Sasaki and the others set up camp in an open area and began to discuss countermeasures.
However, facing such a powerful opponent, their number of top evolved beings was clearly insufficient, and Chang Wei and Tang Yingtong were seriously injured.
Fortunately, Takagi Saya used her special ability in time to heal Chang Wei and Tang Yingtong's injuries.
Asking for flowers
Chang Wei originally possessed the Fruit of Life, which allowed him to heal himself, but considering its preciousness, he did not use it lightly.
He longed to precisely apply the fruits of his life to the battle.
As night fell, starlight cascaded like a galaxy. Chang Wei lay on the ground inside the tent, closing his eyes and contemplating the journey ahead.
"That zombie king must be incredibly powerful. If even its guards can't defeat it, then dealing with the zombie king itself is a pipe dream."
Chang Wei's heart was in turmoil.
Although this was his first encounter with the zombie king, Chang Wei could already feel its terrifying oppressive aura.
He didn't even have to lift a finger; the three guards of the zombie king alone were enough to severely injure him.
He couldn't imagine how astonishing the zombie king's power would be if he personally took to the field.
Therefore, he fell into deep worry.
With such a zombie present, obtaining food from this place has become extremely difficult for both him and Sasaki.
If he wanted to redeploy more people, his team was already overwhelmed.
Meanwhile, Sasaki's side was in a state of panic, making it even more difficult to mobilize manpower again.
Moreover, Chang Wei knew that ordinary people were like ants in front of zombie kings, and only top-tier evolved beings could pose a threat to them.
However, top-tier evolved beings are not easy to find, and finding them is no easy task.
Suddenly, a voluptuous figure gently pressed against him, a pair of cool hands lightly caressed his neck, and a gentle voice whispered in his ear:
"What's wrong? What are you thinking about?"
Chang Wei opened his eyes, and the familiar face of Hoshino Ai came into view.
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During the daytime battle, Hoshino Ai stayed in the rear and was not injured.
At this moment, Hoshino Ai was lying on top of him, her long, light blue hair hanging down, the strands gently brushing against the tip of his nose, bringing a slight tickle.
Feeling the softness of Hoshino Ai's body, Chang Wei embraced her without hesitation and chuckled, "Why aren't you with Ada Wong and the others?"
Despite the setback in this operation, Sato and his team did not feel discouraged.
For them, this operation was not necessary; obtaining food would be good, but not obtaining it would not be a big deal.
Their food reserves can last for a long time.
Therefore, they went out hunting to catch wild game such as rabbits and roe deer, and then sat together to enjoy the meal.
Chang Wei, however, disliked the hustle and bustle and chose to contemplate alone.
I understand your doubts.
Hoshino Ai's starry eyes were deep. She leaned gently against Chang Wei's chest, her voice soft yet full of wisdom: "I know that in the days to come, Chang Wei will be surrounded by countless women, like stars in the sky. To solidify my place in your heart, I must demonstrate more value so that you will remember me deeply."
Although we lost today's battle, we are still honorable, but that does not mean we are helpless.
Hoshino Ai's words flowed into Chang Wei's heart like a clear spring, and he immediately perked up. "You mentioned external aid? What external aid can we find? Who will lend a helping hand in this perilous time?"
Hoshino Ai smiled slightly, a hint of cunning hidden in her smile. She said softly, "Don't forget those hidden masters of evolution in Shinjuku City. They might be able to lend us a hand."
"That's it!" Chang Wei suddenly realized, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. Shinjuku City was teeming with powerful individuals, but despite their strength, they too faced a food shortage. If they learned of our predicament, they might be tempted to join forces with us. In that case, the three of us working together could surely crush these zombies in one fell swoop! Perhaps, if the opportunity arose, we could even weaken their forces—wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?
Chang Wei became more and more excited as he thought about it, and his confusion disappeared under the guidance of Takagi Saya.
He looked at Hoshino Ai with deep affection and said gratefully, "Ai, you are truly my strategist. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would have been in a difficult situation and wouldn't know what to do."
Chang Wei's lips gently touched Hoshino Ai's cheek, and a determined light shone in Hoshino Ai's eyes.
She smiled, because she knew that as long as she could help Chang Wei, her heart would feel satisfied and joyful from this effort.
This satisfaction might solidify her position in Chang Wei's heart.
As the night passed, Chang Wei presented his plan in the morning light.
Everyone's eyes gleamed with anticipation, but Sasaki's brows were furrowed, clearly weighing the pros and cons.
“Commander Liang, if you have any doubts, please feel free to speak them.” Chang Wei looked at Sasaki Suke sincerely. “Our goals are now aligned, and any disagreement could affect the overall situation.”
Sasaki sighed and said frankly, "I don't have any objections, but I'm worried about the distribution of food. We already have limited food supplies, and if Shinjuku City's influence is brought in, the distribution problem will become even more complicated."
Chang Wei and the others remained silent, knowing that Sasaki's concerns were not unfounded.
In these end times, food is the hope for survival, and every little bit is precious.
A brief silence fell, but Tang Yingtong stepped forward, her voice firm and powerful:
“Uncle, we have no other choice now. Without outside help, how can we get food? Yesterday’s predicament is enough to show that we alone cannot get through the zombies’ defenses to obtain food.”
"No matter how much food we have, it's all just empty talk if we can't get it. Our troops are in dire straits, and we must make a decision."
Tang Yingtong's words struck everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer, forcing them to face the predicament before them.
Sasaki's heart was stirred. He understood that even if there were as many grains of food as stars in the sky, what would it matter to him if he couldn't reach them?
He deeply realized that what truly belongs to you is only what you can hold firmly in your hands. Otherwise, it's all just empty talk.
He made a decisive decision and said to the people around him, "Inform them that our decision is clear."
Sasaki's eyes revealed a hint of his former ruthlessness, but even more so, a resolute determination and conviction in the current situation...
However, his agreement with Chang Wei explicitly restricted the interests of the people of Shinjuku City; even if they participated in the operation, they would only receive 20% of the food.
Chang Wei had no objection to this, and was even secretly pleased, because in his view this was already a generous act towards the enemy.
Sasaki and his accomplices used radio to transmit the message; in an era of network paralysis and power outages, radio became their only means of communication.
The news spread rapidly throughout Shinjuku City, causing shock and attracting the attention of various major forces.
Inside a luxurious villa in the city, Lei Mingcheng, Ishihara Tenki, and other bigwigs gathered together.
Lei Mingcheng looked at everyone and slowly spoke: "I'm sure you've all received the message from the Imperial Tutor. They've discovered a large granary and intend to cooperate with us to retrieve the grain. What are your thoughts?"
His heart was already in turmoil, and his contempt for the Imperial Tutor had vanished.
He knew the importance of this granary; to them, it was undoubtedly a huge asset.
However, he maintained a calm and dignified demeanor on the surface.
Everyone had obviously received the news. At this moment, a voice broke the silence: "Commander Lei, I have a question. Why would the Imperial Tutor's unit be so generous as to share this information with us?"
“Yes,” Lei Mingcheng nodded, “Why would they choose to share such a good thing with us? There must be a deeper meaning behind it.” He frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.
Everyone fell into deep thought; the appearance of this granary had undoubtedly disrupted the balance and order among them.
They must treat this sudden news and opportunity with caution.
"How could such information be leaked so easily?"
As soon as Commander Lei Ming finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to Steelbone Sky, who was sitting in the corner.
His surname is unique, and his strength is unfathomable. The glass marble in his hand spins between his fingers, its colors vibrant, like a child's toy. But everyone knows that in Cyborg's hands, this toy is a deadly weapon.
448, a show of force? Chang Wei laughed.
The appearance of Steel Bone Hollow made everyone present feel uneasy.
They knew that in Steelbone Kong's hands, these glass spheres possessed the power to destroy everything, enough to make all the forces in the entire base city wary.
Recalling the previous battle, if Chang Wei were here, he would definitely recognize Steel Bone Kong as the strongman who fought alongside Mad Blade back then.
Steelbone's words caused everyone present to fall into deep thought.
If they found the granary, why would they easily share it with others?
The allure of such benefits is enough to tempt anyone, let alone when faced with such precious resources.
However, everyone present was shrewd, and they knew that things were never that simple.
There must be some secret hidden behind this, and this secret may change the entire landscape of the base city.
Therefore, they will not be easily swayed by interests until the truth comes out.
"Commander Lei Ming, is there anything else you haven't said?" someone couldn't help but ask.
“We’re all partners in the same boat, why hide anything?” someone added.
Faced with the crowd's doubts, Lei Mingcheng's expression changed slightly.
At this moment, Uesugi Yu stepped forward, his imposing aura instantly silencing the murmurs of the crowd.
Everyone looked at Uesugi Yu with fear in their eyes.
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