Chapter 699: Chapter 566: The Skill of Borrowing Soul and Returning Spirit (One more chapter today.)_2 Chapter 699: Chapter 566: The Skill of Borrowing Soul and Returning Spirit (One more chapter today.)_2 “`
“That makes sense.”
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The convoy did not enter the ruins but slowed down on the main road outside.
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“Let Gao Rong direct us. We need to get back before dark,” said Wu Heng.
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Qi Hancai picked up the walkie-talkie and asked, “Gao Rong, which way to the station?”
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Over the walkie-talkie, Gao Rong's voice came through, “At the crossroad up ahead turn left, then just drive forward and you'll see the station.”
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Qi Hancai then ordered, “Follow Gao Rong's directions.”
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The convoy began to turn left and continued forward.
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A dense Skeleton Army followed behind, while large numbers of the Blood Clan Skeletons flew around the convoy.
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They hurried forward.
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The location of the convoy was not too far; after about ten minutes' drive, they saw a makeshift building.
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There was no danger inside the building. Passing through the hall, the train tracks were visible.
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As well as the rescue team's train.
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Everyone had a deep memory of this train, as the first train in Xinfu City was greatly modified on the basis of this one.
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The metal plates were thickened, and it even had an exaggerated battering ram at the front.
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Now that the rescue team had left, this train had become their trophy.
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“Check the train's condition and search for any supplies nearby,” Wu Heng ordered.
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Everyone immediately sprang into action, inspecting the vehicles and confirming if any supplies had been left in several warehouses.
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Wu Heng, along with some Skeletons, looked around the area.
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Qi Hancai came back from outside and reported, “No problems with the train; the warehouses just have some equipment and tools, nothing special.”
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“I'll leave some Skeletons here to take control of this place. Subsequent transports can be conducted via the railway,” Wu Heng decided.
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“Alright,” Qi Hancai nodded.
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Once everything was confirmed,
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Wu Heng arranged for some Skeletons to guard the place.
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Everyone got back in their vehicles and returned to the military factory base.
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Upon arriving at the military factory,
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everyone busied themselves with their tasks while Wu Heng returned to his dormitory and went through the boundary door.
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Island Master's Manor.
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After dinner with the maids,
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Wu Heng went back upstairs to his study.
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Glenda was editing drafts at the desk while Xiao Xiao watched cartoons nearby, giggling foolishly.
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Wu Heng poured himself a cup of tea and walked over to peek at Xiao Xiao's cartoons, “You've seen these so many times, and you're still so fond of them!”
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“I got Auntie Yahong to download new cartoons for me. She said she'd bring them next time she comes,” said Xiao Xiao.
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“You sure know how to arrange things,” Wu Heng sat down beside her, then asked, “Xiao Xiao, do you have any wishes?”
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Xiao Xiao had reached level 18 and needed to find a way to address her “Unfinished Wish.”
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“Wishes? None. I'm pretty happy with how things are right now,” Xiao Xiao pondered before replying.
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Wu Heng's eyebrow quirked.
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But that won't do!
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“Didn't you say last time that you wanted a huge pink bear plush and have a Skeleton inside it to act as your bodyguard?” Wu Heng pointed out.
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“That's too childish, I was just saying that off the top of my head,” replied Xiao Xiao.
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Wu Heng took a sip of tea. “Xiao Xiao, you've leveled up to 18. Uncle will definitely fulfill one of your wishes, just like we did for Auntie Glenda last time. Think it over.”
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Glenda looked up at them for a moment before returning her focus to her editing.
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After some thought, Xiao Xiao asked, “Can you bring my dad and grandpa back to life?”
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Uh…
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“That… I don't have the ability to do that. Think of something simpler,” Wu Heng said immediately.
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Xiao Xiao's father and grandfather had already become zombies when Wu Heng met them.
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They later attacked him and were killed by Skeletons, transforming into Skeletons themselves; after that, it became unclear which Skeletons they had become, possibly shattered to pieces in battle with the zombies.
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And even if they could be identified, there was no way to bring them back to life.
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“Then I really don't have any other wishes. As long as we can be together in the future, that's enough. After Uncle and my mom die, we can all become Ghosts together,” Xiao Xiao said.
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From not too far away, Glenda remarked, “Your uncle can't die; we are hosted in his body. When the time comes, just do the Corpse Ghost ceremony since the whole island is yours.”
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“Thank you both for thinking so far ahead,” said Wu Heng somewhat speechlessly.
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How did the conversation turn to the point where they were planning his own afterlife?
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“Hehe~!” Xiao Xiao giggled and then flew off with her tablet, as if to keep from disturbing Wu Heng.
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Wu Heng watched Xiao Xiao, pondering in his heart.
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Glenda's “Unfinished Wish” could be confirmed to be about her former husband.
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And for Xiao Xiao, the chances were high that it involved her mother.
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His only living relative.
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He definitely couldn't turn her mother into a Ghost but could give her more attention.
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A better life, perhaps, or support in some aspects.
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After some contemplation,
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the two Ghosts had their own matters to attend to, so he returned to his room to rest.
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Zombie World.
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Military factory, radio room.
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Qi Hancai sat on the chair, her booted legs resting on the edge of the table.
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A staff member responsible for the radio had finished adjusting it and said, “Sister Qi, we have entered the Gaohe City frequency band.”
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Various snippets of casual conversation came through inside the radio.
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Qi Hancai sat up and took the microphone.
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After clearing her throat, she spoke in a deep voice, “This is Xinfu City Base.”
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As soon as her voice rang out, the entire radio room fell silent.
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All the chatter ceased.
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Qi Hancai continued, “We will head to 'Gaohe City' for a rescue mission the day after tomorrow.
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All bases and survivors who hear this message, please be sure to prepare for the following conditions:
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1. If you encounter Skeletons in Battle Armor wielding weapons, do not panic; these are our leader's superpowered soldiers and form the main combat force of our base.
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2. Do not, under any circumstances, attack or provoke the Skeletons, or you will be attacked.”
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