Chapter 972: Chapter 776, Return to Xinfu City (One more chapter today, couldn't hold it in.)_2 Chapter 972: Chapter 776, Return to Xinfu City (One more chapter today, couldn't hold it in.)_2 He headed downstairs.
Waving goodbye, Wu Heng boarded the plane directly.
After waiting on the plane for a while, Xiao Xiao flew back, “Uncle, you're already on the plane.”
“Did you say goodbye to your mom?”
“Yes, I'm done,” Xiao Xiao nodded.
Wu Heng smiled and said, “Let's go first, if we stay there for a long time, we'll bring your mom over.”
“Okay,” Xiao Xiao smiled.
With the Three Ghosts by his side, Wu Heng spoke directly to the front, “Take off now, head to Yangtong City airport.”
The plane began to start, trembling lightly as it soared into the sky.
Approximately three and a half hours of travel.
The plane landed at Yangtong City airport.
Wu Heng continued by boarding the Skeleton Flying Dragon, heading straight to the military factory.
The Flying Dragon descended from the sky, instantly stirring up a cloud of dust.
Wu Heng leaped down from the dragon's back and walked towards the office building on the side while pulling out the local walkie-talkie to call Gao Rong.
Just as he reached the entrance, Gao Rong came out from inside.
“Leader!” Gao Rong saluted.
Wu Heng nodded and asked, “How many finished products of the machine cannons are there?”
“By count, there should be 72 finished units,” Gao Rong answered.
“Take me there.”
“Leader, this way please….” Gao Rong led the way, and Wu Heng followed him to the warehouse.
Along the way, Gao Rong also reported the progress of the base during this period.
Wu Heng didn't say much, but he could tell that since his last visit, there had not been any substantial breakthroughs or progress.
The noticeable development was just an increase in the previously developed equipment.
They reached the warehouse storing the machine cannons, the door opened, revealing new twin-barreled machine cannons in wooden boxes.
Gao Rong said, “They just need a bit of assembly, and then they can be used normally.”
“How difficult is the assembly?” Wu Heng asked.
“Not difficult, the bodies are already assembled, you just need to connect the mount and the chain,” Gao Rong explained.
Wu Heng nodded, casually collecting all the machine cannons, then said, “Take me to the ammunition warehouse to have a look.”
Gao Rong continued to lead the way to the warehouse storing the ammunition, where various types of bullets and shells appeared before him.
Wu Heng didn't say much, directly collecting them.
At the same time, he handed over a satellite phone to Gao Rong, saying, “This is a satellite phone. If there are important matters, you can contact me or other bases through this phone.”
Gao Rong held it in his hand, “Understood, Leader.”
“Is the train at the station? Take me to Xinfu City.”
“I'll arrange it now.”
Wu Heng rode in an off-road vehicle, continuing towards the station, heading for Xinfu City.
On the train.
The rumbling noise filled his ears.
Wu Heng pulled out the meat pies Mini had prepared in the morning, reclining in his chair as he ate.
Glenda said, “I visited a few laboratories, people there don't have their previous zeal.”
Bella also spoke up, “It's the same on my side, it looks quite leisurely.”
“Let me have a look,” Wu Heng stated plainly.
The Ghost entered his body, sharing the visual.
Inside the laboratory, machines roared, but no one was at their post, chatting and drinking tea, some even socializing.
No wonder Gao Rong's report indicated no progress during this time.
It seemed that having had a taste of good days, they had reverted to slacking off.
After viewing, Wu Heng released the Ghost.
“Are they a bit lax?” Glenda mentioned.
“Seems like the people at the military factory have been having it too easy, it's time to reduce some personnel and supplies,” Wu Heng stated.
Originally when this base was first established, the situation was very different than today.
At that time, everyone was vigorously engaged in their work.
Tasks handed down could be completed within a few days.
Of course, at that time Wu Heng was also present at the military factory, so no one dared to slack off.
Although Wu Heng understood the phenomenon of slacking off at work,
now was not the time for that. While people outside faced danger and physical labor, the military factory had its own duties.
Premium resources were provided not for them to slack off in the office.
“Just arranging work isn't enough, if it's still like this after a long time, you could adopt the association's model, appoint an inspector or two, or implement a performance grading system,” Glenda suggested.
“Indeed, that's worth considering,” Wu Heng nodded.
At three PM, the train arrived at Xinfu City.
Continuing the journey in an off-road vehicle, they headed to the office building in the city center.
Unlike other places, Xinfu City resembled more of the pre-End of the World urban settings.
People were dressed similarly to before the apocalypse, some of them paired up and engaged in conversation, smiles visible on their faces.
Wu Heng entered the central office building where, inside the lobby, survivors queued in a long line to sign for and receive cans at a wooden table.
Wu Heng stood at the back of the crowd for a moment, then continued upstairs.
Arriving in front of an office, he knocked lightly on the door and then pushed it open and entered.
Inside the office, Li Yahong looked up from her desk towards the door.
Frowning, she sized him up, “What is it?”
Wu Heng removed his mask, revealing his original face, “Don't recognize me anymore, do you.”
Li Yahong, brightening upon seeing him, rolled her eyes jokingly, “With that mask on, who would know it's you.”
“Nowadays, I'm extra cautious when I go out, to avoid being recognized,” Wu Heng said as he sat down across from her.
“You're not a big celebrity to be so cautious.”
“Really.” Wu Heng then recounted the events in South Korea.
When Li Yahong heard about South Korea intending to strike him with missiles, then how Wu Heng wiped out the enemy's base overnight.
Her mouth hung open, her face a mix of surprise and disbelief.
After a long moment, she exclaimed, “Gosh, things are so intense over there, fighting with missiles directly.”
“Yeah, that's why I keep my whereabouts as confidential as possible.”
Li Yahong nodded seriously, “Hmm, better not bring those missiles here.”
“Heartless woman.”
Li Yahong laughed, then said, “The headquarters still hasn't sent over the talisman books.”
“They really treat it as a treasure.”
Li Yahong asked seriously, “Do talismans even work?”
“If you are talking about that book, it's useless!”
“And the talismans?”
“Well, they are somewhat psychologically comforting, at least they provide some solace,” Wu Heng said with a smile.
The effects of talismans were minimal indeed, not really effective.
They were more like a psychological safety net, almost like a prayer.
Li Yahong glared at him, “You're doing this on purpose, aren't you? I bet headquarters is going crazy trying to figure out the use of that book.”
“I'm just interested, who knew they'd think so much into it,” Wu Heng shrugged.
After discussing the situation, Li Yahong asked, “What's the plan next? So I can prepare in advance.”
Wu Heng replied, “I've brought some food growth elixirs and some food I bought, just for you.”
Li Yahong looked pleased, “Really? That's great.”
“Come on, prepare a storage room for me.”
“Sure!”
They both stood and walked out together.
Wu Heng first took out boxes of elixirs and placed them in a warehouse, writing down instructions for use on paper for Li Yahong.
Then, Li Yahong arranged for people to transport them.
Wu Heng continued to the adjacent warehouse, directing the Skeletons to move food from the Otherworld warehouse.
Once everything was handled, he left the place in Li Yahong's charge and returned to his quarters.
The next day.
Three trucks sped along the road.
Approaching the prison near Xinfu City, the convoy slowly decelerated.
The vehicles stopped at the prison gate, Wu Heng, Li Yahong, and a few others got off.
“I kind of miss this place,” Li Yahong suddenly said.
This place used to be their base, taken over from the prison inmates. Initially, there weren't many Skeletons, and they had lost quite a few attacking here.
Now, no survivors remained here, just a group of Skeletons stationed as guards.
“Let's go in and take a look,” Wu Heng said, leading Li Yahong and the others forward.
Approaching the gate, he called out to the wall above to open it.
The heavy iron gate slowly opened.
Wu Heng walked straight in.
Inside, everything was still neat. On one side were numerous long-spear-holding Skeletons, among them was a gigantic black-haired tarantula.
Its back swarming with tiny spiders.
“You go check the vehicles, I'll go inside and take a look,” Wu Heng said.
Li Yahong nodded, directing the vehicles through the gate for inspection.
Meanwhile, Wu Heng walked directly into the prison and activated the Mansion Skill.
“Drag out the Zombie King.”
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