The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse
Chapter 857

Chapter 857: Chapter 690, all used on me Chapter 857: Chapter 690, all used on me He turned the otherworldly elixirs into pills.

That was actually quite a clever idea.

Whether it was a healing potion or a spirit potion, they both had effects that modern drugs didn't possess.

Especially the healing potions, as long as the user wasn't dead, most injuries could be treated immediately upon taking it.

But these potions also had some drawbacks.

For example, the liquid form and glass bottles.

With a space ring, it was fine, one could carry them.

But for most people who didn't have a space ring, carrying potions was problematic.

If they were made into pills, it would be much more convenient and practical.

They might even become the next product of Gold and Silver Island.

“Not a bad idea,” Wu Heng praised, then thought for a moment, “Give me a few days. I'll arrange for the alchemy skeleton to go there to see if it can figure it out.”

“Alright, I'll go to Coastal Port then and tell Yahong through the phone,” Han Cai said.

Wu Heng added, “At that time, also mention it to the bases. Make a list of whatever factories and industries are there to try to resume production.”

“Understood.”

Having finished discussing the important matters, the two chatted about some minor issues within the base.

Han Cai looked into his eyes carefully, “Will you stay over tonight?”

He had just arrived in Netalee City today; something might come up tonight.

It really wasn't a good idea to stay.

Seeing Han Cai's somewhat hopeful expression, he coughed lightly and said, “We don't have to wait for night; we have plenty of time.”

Han Cai's face flushed, “Then I'll go take a bath.”

“Let's go together!”

They both walked into the bathroom.

The mist was hazy, and soon light moans could be heard.

He returned to Netalee City.

The sky here had already darkened.

The skeleton investigator at the desk sat rigidly in the chair, not moving at all.

The doors and windows were tightly closed, and the marker wedged in the door gap was undisturbed.

No one had been here.

With a thought, he released all three ghosts.

He looked around to confirm the location.

“Uncle, is there any progress on the case?” Xiao Xiao asked.

“Not yet.”

“What have you found? I can help you analyze it,” Piao asked as she floated over.

Wu Heng looked at her, hesitating, “Is that necessary?”

“Yeah, I'll help you catch the bad guys,” Xiao Xiao said excitedly.

Glenda also spoke up, “Got any intelligence? Let's hear it, so we can be prepared.”

Wu Heng nodded and organized his thoughts.

He recounted everything he had investigated since entering the city.

All three ghosts fell into contemplation.

“So, in other words, there's not a single clue,” Glenda concluded.

Piao floated over, sounding a bit worried, “Uncle, you didn't blow your cover, did you?”

“Huh? Blow what cover? I didn't kill the person.”

“No, I mean, eventually, everyone will know you're a fake detective,” Piao said.

Wu Heng glared at her irritably, “I just got here, how do you know I can't solve the case, and besides, you agreed to the name change too!”

“I did not, don't talk nonsense,” Piao said as she crossed her arms and kept her distance.

Glenda continued, “Whoever did this so cleanly must be connected to the higher-ups of this city.”

“That's what I'm thinking too, that's why I want you two to help me keep a close watch on two people,” Wu Heng stated directly.

“The City Lord?” Bella asked.

“Yeah, Bella, keep an eye on the City Lord. Note down whoever he meets or any orders he gives. Glenda, head to the barracks and watch that level 18 Commander, see what he's up to too,” Wu Heng said, sitting on the bed and addressing the two ghosts.

“What about me?” Xiao Xiao raised her hand.

“You stay and protect me.”

“Oh, okay then!”

Xiao Xiao nodded, while the other two ghosts phased through the wall to surveil their targets.

Wu Heng tidied up a bit and lay down on the bed to review the day's investigation.

He thought through everything.

One could say that since entering the city, there had been no progress at all.

His reputation as a great detective might really be at stake!

He was counting on the serialization of this book to increase his fame.

Looking up at the ceiling, suddenly Xiao Xiao's little head popped down from the ceiling top, as if she was hanging upside down. The person and ghost locked eyes.

“Did I scare you?” Xiao Xiao chuckled.

“No scare at all; it's not easy to frighten me,” Wu Heng said, with his arms behind his head as a pillow.

Piao Piao drifted to one side again, “I talked to my mom about you becoming my dad.”

“What did she say?” Wu Heng shifted to a more comfortable reclining position.

“What else could she say! She scolded me for a long time,” Piao Piao sighed and said, “I should have never let her become a Bard; she can talk for so long without stopping, and she used all that on me.”

“I told you your mom wouldn't agree. Actually, what we call each other doesn't matter; we'll always be family,” Wu Heng said with a smile.

By now, Wu Heng felt that Piao Piao's Unfinished Wish might be the need for a dad.

But that also involved Zhao Yanqiu.

And it seemed important to have a good talk with Piao Piao; being called “Dad” or “Uncle” was just a title after all.

“It's not that, she mainly wanted to lecture me. It doesn't seem like she's totally against the idea,” Piao Piao pondered, “I'll try talking to her again; maybe it will work out.”

Wu Heng looked at her and didn't say much more.

As the sky gradually darkened, Wu Heng announced, “Piao Piao, I'm going to sleep.”

“Okay, I want to watch a cartoon.”

Wu Heng took out the tablet, “Watch your cartoon, but don't forget about standing guard. My life is in your hands now.”

“Don't worry,” Piao Piao flew to the other side of the room and started watching her cartoon.

The next day.

Above the association building hung five long, narrow flags.

They bore different symbols, representing the factions of five different leaders.

This indicated that the association headquarters' people had arrived; the various flags represented the personnel arranged by different factions.

Below these were some smaller flags, led by the flag of Gold and Silver Island.

After breakfast, Elder Tapani sat upright and asked, “Wu Heng, what do you plan to investigate today?”

Wu Heng had planned today's activities the night before.

He said, “So far, the city doesn't seem as chaotic as we thought; at least no one will attack us openly. It's too inefficient to stick together; I think we should divide the team for the investigation.”

“How should we split up?”

Wu Heng continued, “Some should go to city hall or the Guard Team to get some records from this period and see if there are any cases related to this matter. We also need to contact other Secret Speakers in the city and visit some residents to gather information.”

“Which one will you choose? The rest can be divided among the others.”

“I need to go to the fleet's location, and dealing with city hall and the Guard Team should be left to Dean Gianvito; it will make things go smoother,” Wu Heng replied.

Elder Tapani nodded and quickly distributed the tasks.

Then everyone dispersed to their respective investigation locations.

Wu Heng left the association with his skeleton attendant and headed towards the port, where the fleet was docked.

On the escort ship.

Philippa stood at the door of the kitchen, urging the Skeleton Chefs to speed up breakfast.

The ship needed more food due to holding prisoners, as well as rescued women and children.

The women and children, who wanted to go on deck for some air, wore sailor suits.

They did some deck cleaning as a disguise.

As for the human trafficking case, the association hadn't planned to handle it directly.

Once they captured the White Wings Gang Leader, they'd be able to unveil the officials behind the scenes.

It was considered a solved case.

But now that the White Wings Gang had been recruited into the military, attempting to arrest them could lead to disputes with the military forces.

It could easily delay the association's investigations.

Wu Heng boarded the battleship, where Philippa, the Fifth Princess, and a maid were eating in the pilot house.

Seeing him enter,

Philippa asked, “Have you eaten? Your skeletons have good cooking skills.”

“They're all level 10 chefs; of course they're good,” Wu Heng responded.

“Give me two when you open a restaurant back home.”

“You want everything; the Island Lord's Mansion will be emptied out by you,” Wu Heng teased.

“Hehe,” Philippa chuckled.

The Fifth Princess put down her utensils and asked, “How is the investigation going in the city?”

“So far, we haven't found any significant clues. We checked his residence and asked other local association members; no clear leads. It's as if he just vanished out of thin air,” Wu Heng said.

“Could he have left the city?” the Fifth Princess suggested.

“No, I've used a Special Item to track him; I'm sure he's dead, and a Secret Speaker wouldn't risk sending a false message.”

The Fifth Princess, unconvinced, persisted, “But that doesn't mean he died in the city. Who would be foolish enough to kill a local steward?”

Philippa picked up her cup and took a sip, “That's why someone must have made it look like he left.”

Wu Heng was a bit surprised by Philippa's quick reaction this time.

“You've lived in the city; what can you tell me about the City Lord?” Wu Heng turned to the blonde-haired, blue-eyed Fifth Princess.

The Fifth Princess frowned, “You suspect him?”

“Start with that.”

“Daxier, probably in his forties, is a genteel man, and very capable too. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been entrusted with such an important place as the port,” the Fifth Princess took a deep breath, “Lord Island Master, if you're suspecting him, I can assure you he's not involved, and he wouldn't do something so foolish.”

Wu Heng nodded, but didn't really care for her assurance.

While she was here, her identity was that of the Fifth Princess.

Which official in the city wouldn't be genteel towards her?

“What about the city's defense Commander? Just call him the Commander,” Wu Heng continued.

“The Commander's name is Helson, a level 15 warrior, a seasoned general of the Kingdom with strong defensive and combat experience,” the Fifth Princess thoughtfully replied.