Doomsday, Let's Open A Restaurant
Chapter 345: Zombie Crisis!

Chapter 345: Zombie Crisis!

The next day, the restaurant was filled with the sounds of joyous exclamations.

"Haha! My evolution ability has become B-level!"

"My evolution ability has become A-level!"

...

Every birdman brother who had eaten hotpot the day before was shouting excitedly.

Xiao Feng walked down with a smile on his face.

With a rush, the birdman brothers surrounded him, sharing their good news.

"Boss, my evolution ability’s potential has increased from F-level to B-level!"

"Boss, mine too, but mine went from E-level to A-level!"

...

Everyone was eagerly reporting their good news to Xiao Feng.

Looking around, Xiao Feng didn’t see Wang Qiang.

"Where’s Wang Qiang?"

"Brother Qiang? He hasn’t come down yet; he’s still in his room!"

Just as these words were spoken, a figure appeared at the staircase.

"Brother Qiang? How are you?"

"Brother Qiang, we all increased several levels!"

The other birdman brothers immediately gathered around.

Wang Qiang looked at Xiao Feng, his face showing a mixture of excitement and gratitude.

It seemed he had also made significant progress.

Wang Qiang’s potential had always been much higher than that of the other birdman brothers.

Previously, his potential had already reached B-level.

After eating the hotpot, how much had his potential increased?

Xiao Feng’s anticipation grew.

"Boss, I’ve reached SS-level!"

"SS?"

"Oh my! This might be the highest potential among all birdman evolvers!"

"Brother Qiang is awesome, finally bringing honor to us birdmen!"

...

Everyone was cheering for Wang Qiang.

"Not bad, not bad!"

Xiao Feng nodded in satisfaction.

Then, he looked at all the birdman brothers and said:

"Now, the lowest potential among you has reached B-level. With B-level potential, the growth limit is also up to the tenth tier, which means every one of you can reach the tenth tier!"

"Given the unique conditions in our restaurant, you should be able to reach the tenth tier in a short time!"

Hearing Xiao Feng’s words, everyone cheered again.

It could be said that the birdmen’s springtime had arrived.

Generally, the growth limit for B-level potential is the tenth tier.

Only evolvers with A-level potential have the hope of reaching the Profound Realm.

However, even so, they were already very satisfied!

"From now on, you need to train diligently!"

Xiao Feng said earnestly.

The crowd dispersed.

Afterward, Xiao Feng entrusted the restaurant to Wang Qiang and headed alone to Mo Hai.

At Mo Hai base, the death of the high-ranking official controlled by the parasite beast had led to a prolonged power vacuum among the top ranks.

Xiao Feng’s status on this trip to Mo Hai was vastly different.

Because of his exploits abroad with Chu Mengling, the Mo Hai authorities agreed without hesitation to his proposal to open a branch there.

The branch was being set up smoothly.

One day, a short-haired, aloof girl walked into the branch.

"Sorry, the branch hasn’t opened yet!"

Xiao Feng said without turning his head.

"What a pity!"

The short-haired girl sighed, sounding regretful.

"My name is Xie Lin. Let me know when it opens. Here’s my business card!"

Upon hearing the name, Xiao Feng turned around abruptly.

He saw Xie Lin looking at him with a bright smile, seemingly in no hurry to leave.

Xiao Feng immediately used the system to check her attributes.

Xie Lin: Tenth-tier Evolver

Evolution Ability: Hyperostosis

Skills: Bone Spike, Bone Explosion, Soft Bone Palm...

Background: Deputy Director of the Intelligence Bureau at Mo Hai Province Base

...

Seeing this, Xiao Feng couldn’t help but laugh.

He had been planning to look for Xie Lin after the branch opened, but she had come to him first.

"I was planning to find you, but it seems you’ve come to me!"

Xiao Feng looked around and grabbed a chair, inviting Xie Lin to sit down.

Dressed in a pink tracksuit, Xie Lin looked very energetic.

"Our leader said you’d come to find me, but I’ve been waiting for a long time, and you didn’t show up. When I heard you were opening a branch here, I decided to come to you!"

"Why the hurry?"

Xiao Feng raised an eyebrow.

"You know my identity as part of the Mo Hai Intelligence Bureau. Recently, I’ve received word that my cover might be blown!"

Xie Lin said worriedly.

It turned out that the Kyoto base had recently started a crackdown on all official bases.

Almost all important personnel from the original official bases had been replaced.

Now, Kyoto was focusing on the Mo Hai base.

This meant Xie Lin’s cover might be compromised.

"Is there a way to solve this?"

Xiao Feng asked.

"No, my position is very sensitive. I might be reassigned elsewhere!"

"Don’t worry, just let things take their course."

Xiao Feng sighed, feeling indifferent.

"This is the trend of the times; it can’t be avoided. The unification of Huaxia is unstoppable. What you need to do is ensure your people stay within the system as much as possible."

"Understood!"

Xie Lin nodded slightly, then stood up and walked out.

After she left, Xiao Feng fell into deep thought.

In fact, Xiao Feng had no resentment towards Huaxia; it was his country after all.

He had initially sent the parasite beast into Mo Hai because of the chaotic situation at the time.

Letting the parasite beast reach a high position was also to better facilitate his business.

But now, all the major bases were eager to buy his products without him needing to say a word.

So, the territory the parasite beast had carved out was no longer of much use.

However, since they were his people, he would let them fend for themselves.

The branch quickly opened, and Xiao Feng entrusted it to robots for management.

After handling the Mo Hai branch for a week, Xiao Feng finally had time to go to the Nebula Sea.

He wondered how the parasite beast was doing.

Restaurant skill activated.

[Instant Return]

[Nebula Sea]

In a flash, Xiao Feng’s surroundings changed drastically.

This branch wasn’t constructed; it was merely used as a transmission point.

It was built in a cave. As Xiao Feng walked out, a starry sky spread out before him, incredibly brilliant.

In the country, there were very few places where such a beautiful starry sky could be seen.

Waves crashed against the beach, and the sea breeze blew in. The environment here was indeed a perfect place for retirement.

Using his soul sense, Xiao Feng immediately located the parasite beast.

In a large cave on the island, a crowd was shouting.

Xiao Feng didn’t go in directly but used his soul sense to notify the parasite beast.

At that moment, the parasite beast, who had been enjoying himself with his subordinates, instantly became alert.

But in the next moment, he acted drunk again.

"Drink up! I’m just going out for a piss!"

The person the parasite beast had possessed, Ma Nanyelu, staggered out of the cave.

Then, he hurried towards the cave where the branch was located.

Inside the cave, gold bars piled up in the corners, along with countless gold and silver jewelry, and antique paintings.

At this moment, the parasite beast cautiously entered the cave, glancing back to see if anyone was following.

"Master!"

Upon seeing Xiao Feng, the parasite beast immediately walked over excitedly.

"How are things now?"

Xiao Feng asked directly.

"The situation is more challenging than expected. The number of pirates in the Nebula Sea far exceeds our expectations!"

"After the apocalypse, many people from the Eagle Empire came here, claiming islands and becoming their own rulers. Almost every habitable island has pirates living on it."

"This is similar to the former shelters in the country, where no one obeys anyone else!"

Hearing this, Xiao Feng suddenly understood.

But then his expression turned grim, "We must quickly unify the Nebula Sea to have the strength to contend with the Eagle Empire!"

"That might be difficult. So far, there are more than five pirates in this sea with power at the profound realm level. They are not easy to subdue!"

The parasite beast said with difficulty.

"Don’t worry, I’ll stay here for a few days and help you settle things before leaving!"

Hearing this, the parasite beast was overjoyed and exclaimed, "Really?"

"Yes, gather all the information about this sea and draft a general battle plan. We’ll set off tomorrow!"

"Okay!"

The parasite beast nodded excitedly.

"But, Master, if you go out like this, your identity might be exposed."

"Don’t worry, I have my ways!"

Saying this, Xiao Feng put on a mask.

The parasite beast shook his head, "This might fool kids, but not Evolvers. Also, your abilities are now quite iconic. Once you use them, your identity will be exposed too!"

"Rest assured, I have other means!"

Xiao Feng said confidently.

Seeing Xiao Feng so assured, the parasite beast felt relieved.

The next day, everyone on Red Hawk Island started to move.

Xiao Feng sat in the cave, reviewing all the information.

Due to the time difference, when he arrived last night, it was daytime in Huaxia and nighttime here.

Now it was daytime here and nighttime in Huaxia.

So Xiao Feng had to adjust his jet lag.

He instructed the parasite beast to follow the original plan.

Fight until you can’t, then call me.

Afterward, Xiao Feng went to sleep.

Outside, the sea echoed with rumbling sounds.

Whether in the past or now, in naval battles, the first goal is to sink the enemy’s ships.

Not every Evolver can swim.

Without the support of their ships, most Evolvers would become food for the sea beasts.

However, the Evolvers have learned to be cunning.

If attacked, they won’t counterattack directly but will drag the battle onto their own island.

This way, by destroying the enemy’s ships, they trap them on the island, making it easy to eliminate them.

The parasite beast had its own plan.

He hadn’t acted before due to the five profound realm masters around him.

These five masters ruled their own territories and did not interfere with each other.

They had always cooperated well in the past.

However, after Xiao Feng’s plane flew by, the nearby island pirates noticed a change in Ma Nanyelu.

He began aggressively attacking surrounding islands.

He captured numerous islands, both large and small.

Now, he was expanding his territory even more boldly.

The nearest profound realm master’s territory to Red Hawk Island was called Wind Thunder Island.

There, a wind element Evolver ruled, renowned throughout the sea.

Ordinary people dared not provoke him.

In a fight, he could summon wind to create thousand-meter waves, crashing them onto your island.

The parasite beast’s first target was this wind element Evolver.

Why choose this battle?

Because Xiao Feng was here.

The parasite beast knew that once Xiao Feng left, he wouldn’t stand a chance against this guy.

With Xiao Feng present, who else would he attack?

The parasite beast’s fleet had already fought several battles.

This time, without resting, they headed straight for Wind Thunder Island.

The Evolvers on the ship were exhausted.

However, recalling the scenes of easily capturing several islands, they couldn’t help but feel excited again.

"Ma Nanyelu, what are you trying to do? This is Wind Thunder Island’s territory. Are you trying to start a feud between our two islands?"

Carmen Zhelom, the leader of Wind Thunder Island, flew out from the island, wings of wind on his back, looking down at the parasite beast’s fleet.

"The Nebula Sea needs unity, it needs a leader. This is something you and I both want. Since you don’t dare to take the initiative, let me be the villain!"

The parasite beast stood on the deck, showing no fear of Carmen.

"If you’re seeking death, I’ll grant your wish!"

Carmen snorted coldly, and the next moment, a strong wind rose from the sea, lifting waves and sweeping them towards the fleet.

"Why isn’t the master here yet? The fleet’s energy is almost depleted!"

The parasite beast kept calling out internally.

But the next moment, as the tornado-driven waves approached the fleet, they suddenly dissipated.

The sea water poured down like torrential rain, making a loud clattering sound on the deck.

"What’s going on? All bark and no bite, is that all Carmen has?"

While the parasite beast was puzzled, a black shadow fell from the sky in the distance.

The next moment, a fierce shark broke through the water and swallowed the figure.

Looking closely, a mysterious masked figure appeared where Carmen had been.

Seeing this, the parasite beast immediately became excited.

"Yes! Attack, everyone!"

Without Carmen’s protection, Wind Thunder Island was quickly conquered.

Following that, the Nebula Sea was filled with the scent of blood.

After helping the parasite beast kill the pirate leaders of various islands, Xiao Feng hurried back to Qingyun Province.

Why?

Because Xiao Feng had received an extremely shocking message.

"What’s going on? Why the rush?"

Arriving at the Qingyun Province official base, Xiao Feng went straight to the command room.

The command room was silent.

Xiang Wentian and Wei Feng were looking at the map on the wall, discussing something.

As soon as Xiao Feng entered, he saw many red arrows on the map, all pointing towards Huaxia.

"Xiao Feng, you’re finally here!"

Seeing Xiao Feng, Xiang Wentian looked relieved.

"It’s like this, Kyoto base sent a message. Now there are more than two billion zombies, coming from all directions, surrounding Huaxia!"

"Two billion?"

Xiao Feng exclaimed, looking at the map in disbelief.

The map showed that these zombies were coming from various countries.

"What are other countries doing? How can there be so many zombies coming here?"

"At first, Kyoto base also suspected it might be a conspiracy by multiple countries against Huaxia. But after investigation, they found that in the past six months, many countries have no longer faced zombie threats. The zombies, having developed their own intelligence, began to gather and separate from the human population. So, people in other countries no longer took the zombie threat seriously!"

"So, Kyoto base speculates that it’s highly likely that the zombies have established their own system, and they are starting a global unification of zombies!"

"And their ultimate target is Huaxia!"

"Because Huaxia is one of the most populous countries in the world. After the apocalypse, over a billion zombies were created here. If the zombies in Huaxia are unified, they will form a force that could threaten all of humanity!"

The seriousness of this matter exceeded everyone’s imagination.

Xiao Feng controlled only a few tens of millions of zombies, less than one-tenth of the nation’s total.

If the zombies from other countries invaded and began to assimilate the zombies near the border, it would exponentially increase the threat to Huaxia.

"What’s the plan from the Kyoto officials now?"

"With just the survivors in Huaxia, we cannot resist zombies coming from all directions. So..."

At this point, Xiang Wentian suddenly fell silent.

"So, we recommended you to the Kyoto base!"

Wei Feng finished the sentence for Xiang Wentian, knowing it might be presumptuous.

Xiao Feng wasn’t surprised.

Previously, Qingyun Province had been besieged by zombies and mutant beasts multiple times, but Xiao Feng had always found ways to fend them off.

Xiang Wentian wasn’t a fool; he could see the underlying issues.

Now, with the nation in peril, Xiang Wentian had no choice but to set aside other concerns.

"I know you can communicate with zombies. So, the higher-ups hope you can use your methods to help this country!"

Xiang Wentian pleaded sincerely.

"The higher-ups said that if you need anything, the state will unconditionally support you!"

"Why didn’t they contact me directly and had you talk to me instead?"

"Because I was the one who informed the leaders about your secret, they felt it would be more appropriate for us to discuss it with you."

Xiao Feng nodded, not blaming Xiang Wentian.

Xiang Wentian was right. If the Kyoto base contacted Xiao Feng directly, it would be less appropriate.

Xiao Feng would certainly know right away that it was Xiang Wentian and his team who revealed the secret.

This way, Xiao Feng would undoubtedly still blame Xiang Wentian.

"I do know some of the leaders among the zombies, but whether they will help us, I can’t be sure," Xiao Feng said, not fully revealing his secret, but expressing uncertainty to them.

"Moreover, the intelligence of zombies now rivals that of humans. So, if we can’t offer them sufficient benefits, I doubt they will agree to help," he added.

As soon as Xiao Feng finished speaking, a deep, middle-aged male voice echoed from the speaker in the command room.

"As long as they are willing to help, we can agree to anything within our capabilities!"

While Xiao Feng was still puzzled, the screen suddenly changed, showing the top leaders of the Kyoto base.

More than ten high-ranking officials dressed in suits were seated at a long table, looking at the video feed.

Leading them was none other than the highest leader of the Kyoto base, Cheng Gong.

"Mr. Xiao Feng, I am Cheng Gong. I have been briefed on your situation. The current crisis requires us to unite all possible forces, including those of the zombies. If you can negotiate with them, we are willing to meet their demands as much as possible."

Xiao Feng glanced at Xiang Wentian and Wei Feng, who both looked serious and expectant.

"Alright," Xiao Feng nodded, "I’ll do my best to negotiate with them, but I can’t guarantee success."

Cheng Gong’s expression softened, and he replied, "We understand the challenges, Mr. Xiao Feng. Your willingness to try is already a great contribution. We will fully support you with any resources you need."

Xiao Feng took a deep breath, knowing the gravity of the situation. The fate of the country and possibly the world was at stake, and he was now a crucial part of the defense strategy.

"Very well. I’ll need to make some preparations. I’ll keep you informed of any developments," Xiao Feng said resolutely.

Cheng Gong and the other leaders nodded in agreement. "Thank you, Mr. Xiao Feng. The country is counting on you."

After the call ended, Xiao Feng turned to Xiang Wentian and Wei Feng. "I’ll need to get in touch with the zombie leaders. Prepare a secure communication channel for me."

Xiang Wentian immediately nodded, "Understood. We’ll make the necessary arrangements right away."

As Xiao Feng left the command room, he felt the weight of the enormous responsibility on his shoulders. He had faced countless challenges before, but this was on an entirely different scale. The upcoming negotiations with the zombie leaders would determine the survival of millions.