I am the Zombie King of the Apocalyptic World
Chapter 1137 - 1133: Each Harboring Ulterior Motives

Chapter 1137: Chapter 1133: Each Harboring Ulterior Motives

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment, and the few members of the Dongsheng Co-management who had come to the United District with Miao Luo all became anxious when they heard Miao Luo’s jarring request. They all looked towards him with expressions that seemed to say, "Have you lost your mind?"

However, Miao Luo didn’t care about the expressions on their faces at all. His eyes were more serious than ever as he stared intently at Xu Haishui.

Once he agreed, regardless of whether Xu Haishui had the authority to make the decision or not, the agreed-upon matters must be carried out!

He was waiting for Xu Haishui’s response, as if it would guarantee success once Xu Haishui consented.

The situation lasted only a short while before Xu Haishui tentatively asked Miao Luo, "Do you know some secret?"

Upon hearing Xu Haishui’s words, a trace of delight flashed across Miao Luo’s face, though he concealed it deeply, as if his request was also to verify something.

Although the fleeting expression was well concealed, Xu Haishui still caught it. He immediately closed his mouth, surmising that the other party had just come across some clue and now sought confirmation.

But wasn’t that insane? To offer so much just to confirm an answer?

Xu Haishui couldn’t figure it out.

Yet, it seemed there would be no loss, only that the request was somewhat peculiar.

Regarding the decision-making power, in the United District, the actions of either of the two vice-chairs were practically equivalent to those of the chair.

For no other reason than that the three chairs were all zombies, and their secrets could shock the entire United District!

"This request... we can agree to it, and just as you said," Xu Haishui responded, "once I agree, I will certainly see it through."

"But now, you’ve made me even more curious. What is it that compels you to make such a request? Although the Dongsheng Co-management has suffered from a zombie tide attack, these hordes are nothing compared to other regions, being smaller by more than tenfold. Moreover, Dongsheng Co-management, a superpower, is situated there. By rights, there should be no powerful individual evolved zombies in your Changqing City. Doesn’t this make your request somewhat..." Xu Haishui trailed off without finishing his sentence, his gaze conveying a message to Miao Luo: Isn’t this foolish?

Nevertheless, Miao Luo said nothing and merely rose from his seat, extending his hand towards Xu Haishui with a smile, "Since that’s the case, I look forward to our cooperation."

"Fine," Xu Haishui also stood up and met his handshake, adding, "I look forward to our cooperation."

After the handshake, both Xu Haishui and Miao Luo smiled briefly, their eyes reflecting a complex and enigmatic emotion.

Soon, Xu Haishui addressed Miao Luo, "Mayor Miao, it seems we have nothing else to discuss now, so I will take my leave."

"Yes, after you return, please remember to discuss the events that have transpired between us with your chair."

"I certainly will. Rest assured, Mayor Miao. Since I have promised, I will make it happen."

"That’s good!" Miao Luo maintained a smile similar to when he first arrived, but after speaking, Xu Haishui’s expression grew very strange. After a moment, Xu Haishui turned and majestically walked away, flanked by several Peace Party soldiers.

Miao Luo watched Xu Haishui’s retreating figure, his smile no longer visible from Xu Haishui’s point of view. Gradually, the smile faded from Miao Luo’s face, leaving him expressionless and obviously not someone easy to get along with, emanating an aura that kept others at arm’s length.

He looked at Xu Haishui’s fading figure until the man walked out of the door, and then, unexpectedly, envy appeared in his eyes. The current situation in Dongsheng Co-management was not optimistic compared to the United District. He had been a ruler of a dominant force before the Apocalypse, a man of high status.

Before the Apocalypse, Miao Luo’s family was firmly established as an upper-class family in people’s minds. Every member of the family was commonly referred to as a societal elite. Miao Luo, as the legitimate heir of the entire family, received an outstanding education from an early age. By his twenties, his insight could rival those cunning foxes in the officialdom who had spent decades there.

Now, his judgment of character was incredibly accurate, and he could see at a glance that Xu Haishui’s previous words and actions were all indicative of his profound loyalty to the Peace Party and, by extension, to the Peace Party’s chair, Li Henian.

But these were not as important as the fact that Xu Haishui was a Level 7 New Human!

The overall strength of Dongsheng Co-management was not just a little bit inferior to that of the United District. While both were superpowers, the United District already boasted three Level 7 New Humans.

And Dongsheng Co-management? Only ten Level 6 New Humans existed as of now, and Miao Luo was merely one of them. In any given force, it was extremely dangerous for individuals with power able to challenge the leader to emerge, especially during the Apocalypse.

In the Apocalypse, power didn’t amount to much, but one’s own martial capabilities determined everything. With martial strength came power naturally.

The greater one’s personal strength, the more one could decide; hence in the post-apocalyptic world, the stronger a leader was, the more they could suppress. The emergence of a formidable individual who could rival the original leader within a post-apocalyptic superpower was extremely perilous.

In Dongsheng Co-management, however, not one but ten such people could be found!

Although Miao Luo had persuaded one to follow him, they were all as strong as him, and if the opportunity arose, they could easily form their own factions.

Absolute loyalty from these people? Miao Luo had no confidence in that, because it is difficult to predict human nature; no one can accurately guess the constant changes in a person’s heart.

Moreover, the presence of these other Level 6 Powerhouses had seriously affected the development of Dongsheng Co-management and posed a constant threat to Miao Luo’s leadership.

Recalling his own situation, Miao Luo looked at Xu Haishui’s retreating figure with increasing envy. If only someone could be as loyal to him as Xu Haishui was to his own cause, then his burdens would be much lighter.

"Mayor, what’s the matter with you..." Suddenly, others approached Miao Luo, looking at him with confusion. He only glanced back once, flashing through his mind four words.

They all have their ulterior motives!

Miao Luo let out a cold laugh. From now on, the power of the United District would station itself in Dongsheng Co-management, all with his approval. When that time came, with the Peace Party’s military there to curtail the ambitions of those restive Level 6 New Humans, they would have to reconsider their plans in light of the Peace Party’s existence. However, the trouble was, the Peace Party first had to withstand the pressure from Cloud Gorge Base’s Hidden Dragon Society.

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