The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse
Chapter 779

Chapter 779: 629 Chapter 779: 629 Association.

Perhaps due to the exhibition.

The usually bustling hall of the association was also sparse with people today.

The civilian staff were all daydreaming, and most of the internal guards were assigned tasks, maintaining order outside.

Xi Ligui and Shi Yali came back from outside and as they entered the corridor, they saw Vice-executive 'Skeeter' pacing back and forth in front of the office door.

Upon hearing approaching footsteps.

Skeeter looked up to see the two, bowed slightly, “Steward, Assistant Shi Yali.”

“Did you come to find me for something?” Xi Ligui asked.

“There are some things I'd like to report to you,” Skeeter immediately said.

Xi Ligui opened the door, “Come in!”

All three entered the room.

Xi Ligui walked to her desk, while Shi Yali prepared tea to one side.

“What is it? Sit down and talk.”

Skeeter still stood at the door, took out a delicately crafted wooden box from his Space Ring, stepped forward, placed it on the desk, and said, “Steward, Magnoro visited me the day before yesterday under the guise of a visit, saying he wished to meet with the Island Master. He asked me some things about the Island Master. This is the gift he gave me at the time.”

When Skeeter learned of 'Magnoro's' death at the association, a bad premonition had risen in his heart.

He went to the autopsy room, inquired about the specific cause of death from the coroner, and when he heard that Magnoro had been killed by Wu Heng, cold sweat instantly broke out.

Without even analyzing it, he understood what had happened.

The other party had come to him the day before to probe for information about the Island Master, indirectly inquiring about his identity as well as about the Ghosts.

Even if it were preparation for a visit, it was more likely preparation for an assassination.

After returning to his own office, the more he thought, the more uneasy he became.

If it were someone else, perhaps this incident could be concealed, but the other party was Wu Heng.

How could it possibly be hidden from him?

After much thought, he still took the item to the Steward's Office, planning to tell Xi Ligui about it first.

After all, dealing with Xi Ligui seemed more manageable than with Wu Heng.

And she was also his direct superior.

Hearing Skeeter's words, Xi Ligui and Shi Yali both looked up at him at the same time.

Killing a member of the Secret Cultivation Hall, who knew it would be related to the association's deputy steward.

Xi Ligui opened the box on the desk to see the beautifully crafted gem-inlaid dagger inside.

It was indeed pretty.

For professionals who used swords, it held a considerable attraction.

Closing the box, she said, “What exactly did he ask you when he came to you? Tell me in detail.”

“Yes!” Skeeter complied, recalling and recounting the event.

He also repeated the key points of what the other party had asked.

With a serious and sincere attitude.

After listening, Xi Ligui said, “Is there anything else? Think carefully, don't miss any details.”

Skeeter bowed again, “Steward, I dare not omit any details.”

Xi Ligui nodded, “When do you patrol?”

“There's another patrol at dusk.”

“Let someone else handle the patrol later, and don't talk about this matter to avoid affecting your promotion later,” Xi Ligui said.

Skeeter immediately saluted, “Yes.”

“Alright, you can go back now, don't be too stressed,” she added.

“Thank you, Steward.” Skeeter saluted again and left the room.

Once the door closed again.

Shi Yali, holding the brewed tea, approached her, “Do you really trust him that much?”

Xi Ligui took a sip and picked up the wooden box, “I'll go to Wu Heng, you take his place in leading the patrol.”

“Why me…” Shi Yali exclaimed.

Xi Ligui walked out of the door without responding.

Outside the Island Lord's Mansion.

As the carriage approached the Island Lord's Mansion.

A tumult broke out, pulling back the curtains to look, there was a long line formed outside the Island Lord's Mansion.

Everyone in the queue was dressed opulently, clearly rich or noble.

None were ordinary folks.

The carriage stopped at the entrance of the Island Lord's Mansion, and Xi Ligui stepped down from the carriage.

Someone immediately greeted her, and Xi Ligui waved back in acknowledgment.

Inside the Island Lord's Mansion, numerous skeletons stood guard at the door, and three maids busied themselves: one receiving the gifts and giving thanks, one recording the names and the trade guild names, and another arranging the gifts.

Xi Ligui was speechless.

If it weren't for knowing Wu Heng didn't lack money, she might suspect that the exhibition was held to collect gifts.

All comers were welcomed, and all the gifts were accepted.

Suddenly, she felt that Skeeter's acceptance of the dagger didn't seem like much of an issue.

“Steward Xi Ligui.” Miss Minnie walked over, smiling and curtsying.

“Miss Minnie, is Wu Heng here?” Xi Ligui asked with a smile.

“The master isn't here; I'll have him come to you when he returns,” Minnie replied directly.

Xi Ligui frowned, speaking softly, “I've come on a matter that requires an audience with the Prophet.”

“I'll take you there,” Minnie realized, leading her straight into the dwelling.

He ascended the stairs, entering into the Prophet's room.

Facing the Skeleton Prophet, Xi Ligui maintained proper etiquette, took out the gift box, and said, “Prophet, I need to investigate the incident that occurred the day before yesterday.”

The Prophet turned his head to look over, his hollow eye sockets briefly resting on her.

As he received the wooden box, one hand floated above it while the other reached for Xi Ligui's arm.

The next second, a series of fragmented images appeared in Xi Ligui's mind.

It was a conversation between Skeeter and Magnoro in the study.

It could prove that what Skeeter said was true.

He was just visiting and indirectly inquired about Wu Heng's situation.

It lasted only three or four seconds.

All the images came to an end.

The Skeleton Prophet released her arm, and after Xi Ligui bowed in respect, she and Miss Minnie left the room together.

Then they left the Island Lord's Mansion and returned to the association.

…

Zombie World.

Roarr Roarr~!

The horde of zombies slammed against the Spear Array like a tidal wave.

Screams and tearing sounds rang out, and at the same time, zombies died under the spears, with the ones behind still surging forward relentlessly.

Then, a series of Ghosts rose towards the sky.

Wu Heng looked to his side and said, “Glenda, Bella, go absorb the Remnant Souls.”

The two Ghosts looked at each other and charged forward, one after the other, beginning to chase and devour the Remnant Souls that filled the sky.

Xiao Xiao remained to one side, floating and watching the commotion unconcernedly.

She had no share of the Remnant Souls and didn't care in the slightest.

At the back of the team.

The veterans from the base behaved very calmly, busily following orders.

Some of the new South Korean survivors, who had joined, had never seen such a scene.

Just listening to the incessant growling and the teeth-grinding hacking sounds was enough to make their legs tremble, and hamper their work.

“Get it together; we're support, there won't be any danger,” shouted a veteran member who spoke Korean.

“Why are you confronting the zombies head-on? That's very unwise,” someone said loudly.

The veteran glanced at him, “What's there to fuss about? You've only got so many people here, when we fought, we couldn't see the end of the zombie horde. Stop yapping.”

The others carefully glanced at the distant battle area.

Assured that the zombies couldn't breach their line for the moment, they too began to work.

All the while praying that nothing would go wrong at the front.

…

Time passed bit by bit.

System notifications appeared in sync.

[Ghost upgraded to level 16,….]

Bella had leveled up again.

Although Glenda had devoured more, she showed no trend of leveling up yet.

“Advance forward,” Wu Heng ordered once more.

Huala~!

The standing Skeleton Army, relying on the tight formation of the Spear Array, began to advance along the route.

All remaining zombies were killed.

Next, Wu Heng transformed the special corpses, collected all the Corpse Cores, and then.

He continued to release [Corpse Battlefield], transforming all the zombies into skeletons to join the ranks.

Then, the Skeleton Army marched forward.

Charging into the power plant, they killed all the zombies inside and took over the plant.

Wu Heng briefly surveyed the interior.

He could confirm that the place was still using thermal power generation and that his own 'furnace' power generation system would still come in handy.

He took out the walkie-talkie and called Qi Hancai.

Once she arrived, he said, “Arrange for someone to measure the dimensions, then I'll restore the power supply here myself.”

“Alright!” Qi Hancai agreed.

Then, the survivors jumped off the trucks and began scavenging for resources.

As evening approached, the convoy finally returned.

…

After the convoy returned.

Wu Heng went back to his bedroom and through the boundary door, returned to Gold and Silver Island.

He set the opening of the boundary door at pier number two, on the giant wooden gate that had been previously constructed.

Then he went back to Zombie World, leading a large group of skeletons to the harbor.

After confirming there was no one else around.

He used the bronze ring to open the pre-built large gate on this side.

The light screen of the boundary door appeared, like a massive curtain of light.

Wu Heng ordered the skeletons on the Escort Ship, “Move forward into it!”

Whoo~!

The Escort Ship started up and charged directly into the boundary door.

Seeing the entire ship go through, Wu Heng removed the key and went back to his room to sleep.