I am the Zombie King of the Apocalyptic World
Chapter 699 - 695: What I Want, You Can’t Afford_1

Chapter 699: Chapter 695: What I Want, You Can’t Afford_1

"Who is this, really?"

The masked man was bewildered, such a formidable figure shouldn’t exist nowadays. From the gaze they exchanged just now, it felt as if Su Sigui stepped right out of a world filled with slaughter.

Within seconds, he discerned so much - Su Sigui does not belong to this world! She should belong to a time of darkness, a time where one must always stay alert, where slaughter is necessary to ensure one’s safety!

Such a murderous aura could never be cultivated in this epoch, unless the girl standing before him was a homicidal maniac even before the apocalypse. Based on her appearance and age, it’s hard to establish such a connection. Even the association in itself made the masked man uneasy.

So he concluded, Su Sigui does not belong to this age. From the time of peace to this current time, she could never have evolved into such a figure given her age.

Observing the masked man’s defeat, Li Songhua had no idea who he was, but Yang Jiaoyong was well-aware! This masked man was one of the seven members of the United District - He Jinzhan!

As one of the commissioners in the United District, Yang Jiaoyong knew about his vast legion. Seeing such a man frightened by a young girl is shockingly unimaginable.

Su Sigui gave a cold gaze at this He Jinzhan, while she said to Li Songhua, "There has been a sudden outbreak of zombies in Hua City, and within a week, large numbers will have grouped - probably in the millions. I’m aware of your predicament. Henian’s Peace Party is taking over Qinshan Base. If my guess is correct, you must be worried about their actions when the zombie horde attacks Qinshan Base."

"Don’t hold any illusions, your Qinshan Base will be one hundred percent attacked by the zombie horde. Defending and abandoning the base both seem futile options at this point and I know how difficult this predicament is for you. You called Yang Jiaoyong here to discuss this matter, right? What conclusions have you drawn?"

Li Songhua shook his head in response.

"None. It seems like a dead end."

Su Sigui continued, "Facing the zombie attack, given the current situation of your Qinshan Base, the Peace Party is capable of contending with you. I’ve conducted an investigation - there are eight Level 4 New Humans in the Peace Party, and Bai Huipeng just advanced to a Level 5 New Human yesterday. Their collective power dwarfs yours, and your superior equipment is the only aspect where you have an advantage. But I don’t think you’d last if a direct confrontation was to occur. Given their Level 4 New Humans and Bai Huipeng, they could easily assassinate you and thereby control the entire Qinshan Base."

"Thus, for the Peace Party, conquering Qinshan base is as easy as turning a hand. As for why Henian hasn’t acted yet, he probably wants to see what decision you’ll make. In his view, this would be quite the spectacle. Don’t think that the Peace Party isn’t interested in the Base, Henian isn’t the kind to act this way."

"Mayor Su, since you’ve come to help, you must have an excellent strategy in mind." Li Songhua’s eyes sparkled - his heart thumped wildly at Su Sigui’s words. As far as he was concerned, all will be well if he can get through this.

Su Sigui smiled cryptically as she looked at Li Songhua, "You and Yang Jiaoyong have been pondering for so long without results and seem to be stuck between two options. I will keep it simple - it’s between life and death. Yet you’re not choosing, hoping to have the best of both worlds?"

Li Songhua managed a sheepish laugh. Su Sigui’s words may be harsh but were indeed the truth. Yet they implied Li was a shameless man.

"I’m here to help, it’s just that stumbling upon Yang Jiaoyong here was quite unexpected. But it makes sense, given his situation is similar to yours; the only potential partners would be you two."

"Are you truly going to help me?" Li Songhua asked excitedly, almost breaking into a jig.

"Of course, why else would I be here?"

Meanwhile, Yang Jiaoyong was turning green with envy overhearing Su Sigui and Li Songhua’s conversation. If Su Sigui truly planned to help Li Songhua, he wouldn’t need to collaborate with Yang himself.

This leaves him with only one option remaining, which is so hard to choose. Like Li Songhua, Yang Jiaoyong also hoped for the best of both worlds. Who could easily give up on all they’ve achieved at the eleventh hour?

Yet, what Yang Jiaoyong didn’t understand was why Su Sigui decided to help Li Songhua out of the blue?

Su Sigui’s words excited Li Songhua tremendously. But as quickly as his excitement soared, it also subsided. Before long, he calmed down and started contemplating. Given his current state of suspicion, Su Sigui’s intentions of seeking him out were puzzling.

"Are you really going to help me?" Li Songhua asked once again for confirmation, his tone brimming with anxiety this time.

Su Sigui only watched him, her face adorned with a smile. But this smile was as cold as a standing iceberg.

"You have no conditions?"

"None."

Su Sigui’s words sent a shiver down Li Songhua’s spine. Help without conditions did not bode well.

"Then, Mayor Su, what do you want?"

"What I want, you can’t provide. There’s no need for you to worry about me. I won’t target Qinshan Base for now. Further, I don’t fancy the base at all."

Li Songhua appeared visibly offended; Su Sigui’s words were heavily insulting.

"The only reason I’m helping is that Henian’s existence makes me feel uneasy. Pressuring him is my only intention."

"So that’s how it is." Li Songhua beamed; he couldn’t interfere in a dispute among the gods. Yet if their quarrel simultaneously solves his issues, it’s a boon.

Meanwhile, Su Sigui tilted her head, watching Li Songhua who didn’t speak further out of excitement. She said, "Since you don’t fancy any of the two choices, I have a solution. I will help you out, but the outcome will ultimately rely on your efforts."

"Mayor Su, what kind of solution do you have?" Li Songhua’s eyes shone with expectation as he asked.

"I had observed the zombies in Hua city on my way here; they are now amassing on a large scale. Within a week, they will attack Qinshan base. When that happens, I will send people from the City of Bright Moon to Qinshan Base. You don’t need to defend against the zombie attack while at the base. You’re familiar with the Peace Party, aren’t you? They have the means to make zombies ignore them, thus they are not in danger whether Qinshan Base falls or not. Conversely, their fellow kind could harm the Peace Party itself. Isn’t it ridiculous to put it that way?"

"Now, the Peace Party not acting is essentially to laugh at your misery, so you don’t need to resist the zombies..."