Chapter 874: Chapter 705, The Locating Iron Lump (One more update today.)_2 Chapter 874: Chapter 705, The Locating Iron Lump (One more update today.)_2 Wu Heng had waited in the meeting room until Qi Hancai returned from his room with the notebook and came back.
He sat down opposite and said, “Sister Yahong's pharmacy plant has several relevant professionals who asked me when you would be bringing the Alchemy Skeletons over. I feel the skeletons might just be an excuse; she might just be missing you.”
It had indeed been some time since he had seen Li Yahong.
Wu Heng said, “I will go back in a couple of days, and I will bring the skeletons with me then.”
“Alright!” Qi Hancai continued, “Also, Gao Rong's side has successfully tested the machine cannon production line, and now they have started building the entire industrial chain. I reckon we will have news soon. The second thing is, the skeletons that were sent to headquarters to learn to pilot airplanes have returned. We can now use airplanes as a means of transportation.”
The success of the machine cannon production chain test was good news.
If they could mass produce these, it would greatly enhance the combat abilities of both worlds.
Other bases, even with complete production chains, lack the raw materials for production.
Wu Heng's side was different; they could procure whatever was needed from the Otherworld.
The matter of the airplane pilots had also been ongoing for a while.
Now that they had completed their training, it was possible to utilize airplanes for transport.
“Have each location take inventory of the number of airplanes.”
“Understood,” Qi Hancai nodded, “There's nothing else, everything else is as usual.”
“Let's go. Take me to the base to have a look around and meet up with everyone.”
“Okay!”
The two of them got up and walked out of the room.
Gold and Silver Island, Steward's Office.
Xi Ligui returned from outside, took off her helmet, and stored it in her Space Ring, smoothing her hair which was sticking to her forehead.
Shi Yali said, “Mini was just here.”
“What did she want?”
“She brought news from Wu Heng.”
Xi Ligui's eyes brightened, “How is it? What did she find out?”
Shi Yali smiled, “These past few days, seeing you so calm, I thought you might have been in touch with him.”
“There's no contact whatsoever.” Xi Ligui glanced at her and sat down in front of her desk, “What did Mini say?”
Shi Yali poured her a cup of tea and handed it to her, saying, “They found the killer. Guess who?”
“I wouldn't know; I don't recognize anyone.”
“Take a guess, I think you can figure it out.”
“The City Lord?”
Shi Yali raised an eyebrow, “I knew you could figure it out.”
When she realized she had actually guessed correctly, Xi Ligui looked surprised.
Besides the City Lord, she couldn't think of a second person involved.
“What's going on? Stop teasing, tell me.”
Shi Yali didn't tease her further and recounted in detail what she had heard from Mini.
When she heard that the association investigation team had been trapped in the city and attacked by the army, Xi Ligui's face also showed expressions of surprise and fear.
Crazy.
The entire city had gone mad.
They actually dared to kill personnel from headquarters.
Did they not know the consequences?
“Why would he do that? Does the City Lord not want to be in charge anymore?” Xi Ligui asked quickly.
“Listen to what I'm saying.” Shi Yali continued explaining what happened afterward.
About Wu Heng going alone to kill the City Lord, carrying a dead body, scaring the army that was attacking the investigation team, and the results from Wenshi.
“So, the murderer of the local steward is that Level 18 Fist Master, and this City Lord was caught in the middle and had to follow through,” Shi Yali concluded.
Xi Ligui's eyes widened, and she pondered for a good while before digesting the news.
This news was indeed explosive.
The Commander of the city was from the Evil Cult, forcing the City Lord to kill the association investigation team.
And they almost succeeded.
Had it not been for the news from Wu Heng, she wouldn't have believed such things could happen.
Hesitating for a moment, she still asked, “Wu Heng wasn't injured, was he?”
“Mini said he wasn't.” Shi Yali answered, then added, “Tonight, should we go sit at the Island Lord's Mansion? We can also talk to Wu Heng; they have communication tools there.”
Xi Ligui hesitated, “Isn't that inappropriate?”
“What's inappropriate about it? Wu Heng's safety concerns the entire Gold and Silver Island, and you are the steward of Gold and Silver Island. Ensuring safety on both sides is perfectly reasonable,” Shi Yali reasoned naturally.
Xi Ligui picked up her cup and took a sip, “Okay, prepare some of the flower tea sent by our clan; let's go over together tonight.”
“I had also prepared some for him; this is a good time to bring it over.”
Xi Ligui paused, “Shi Yali, you… why do you seem a bit off?”
“What's not quite right?”
“How do I feel, you're so proactive towards Wu Heng.”
“She saved both our lives, shouldn't we be nice to him?”
“But I still feel you're acting strange.” Xi Ligui eyed her suspiciously.
Shi Yali tilted her head to one side, avoiding her gaze.
After walking around the base, Wu Heng returned to the Otherworld.
The time difference was almost the same, and by then it was dusk.
As he opened the door and went downstairs, he heard voices from the hall on the ground floor.
Philippa, the Fifth Princess Brittany, and the maid were chatting together.
Seeing Wu Heng coming downstairs, the three got up and greeted him.
“Island Lord, dinner is ready. I'll have it brought up,” the maid said as she quickly walked towards the kitchen.
Soon, the skeletons brought up dinner, and they sat at the table, eating while chatting.
Wu Heng looked at the Fifth Princess, “How was today?”
'Brittany' said, “This afternoon, Dean Gianvito accompanied me to the military camp to reorganize the remaining troops and appoint a new commander.”
Philippa added, “I went along too. The old man is quite imposing, all the men there were behaving properly with stern faces.”
“How many people are left in the military camp?” Wu Heng asked.
“Only a little over three hundred, the current commander is called Hilder, he used to be the deputy commander of city defense,” Brittany said.
“Can he be trusted?”
Brittany shook her head, “I'm not sure, but I don't have anyone else to use right now, so we'll have to make do with him.”
Wu Heng thought for a moment and said, “Since Dean Gianvito was involved, it shouldn't be too big of a problem, but still be cautious and try to train some of your own people as soon as possible.”
“I understand!”
Even though the military can't be trusted, with only over three hundred left, they posed little threat.
Without even using the Skeleton Army, the association's people alone could wipe them out.
Probably, Gianvito also felt there was no threat and that's why he just took a look without deciding to disband the military or insert association members.
Brittany continued, “City hall has resumed work, and the port has reopened to the outside.”
“What about the women and children we rescued earlier?” Wu Heng asked.
“They're temporarily settled in the city. In the next few days, we'll organize people to visit the villages to see what the situation is like at their homes,” Brittany replied.
Wu Heng nodded, “You're doing pretty well, much better than when I first became the Island Lord.”
Brittany's face showed pleasure, “Really? I'll continue to work hard.”
“Take your time, no rush.”
“Okay!” Brittany obediently nodded.
Wu Heng then looked at Philippa, “Nothing wrong with the fleet?”
“No issues. The skeletons are repairing some of the damaged parts, just bumps and scratches. Damn rebels, almost damaged my ship,” Philippa said animatedly.
“In a few days when the fleet from Gold and Silver Island arrives, arrange for some ships to patrol nearby.”
Philippa nodded, “Alright, I'll arrange it tomorrow.”
After dinner, the skeletons cleaned up the dining table.
Wu Heng stood up and went upstairs while the three ladies plus a parrot went to the courtyard.
Philippa took out the bicycles, shuttlecocks, and other common leisure items from the Island Lord's Mansion and showed them how to play.
Back in the study.
Glenda reminded, “Someone just called you on the radio.”
“Who?”
“It sounded like Mini, she didn't seem in a hurry, so I didn't call you down,” Glenda said.
Wu Heng walked over to the radio and glanced at the record book which indeed had an entry.
Picking up the handset, he asked, “Mini, did you need me for something?”
Shortly after, Mini's voice came from the other side, “Master.”
“Ah, I went for dinner just now, what's up?” Wu Heng leaned against the desk, curiously asking.
“Steward Xi Ligui and Assistant Shi Yali are here, they heard you might be in danger and wanted to talk with you,” Mini said with a laugh.
Then, faintly hearing Xi Ligui's voice, “What talk, just asking about case progress.”
“Steward Xi Ligui says, asking about case progress,” Mini said into the handset.
Wu Heng laughed and said, “Pass the handset to Xi Ligui.”
After some noise, Xi Ligui's voice came through, “Island Lord Wu Heng, how are things on your end?”
Well, the guy sure knows how to be formal.
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