The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse
Chapter 981

Chapter 981: Chapter 784, isn't it a bit early? Chapter 981: Chapter 784, isn't it a bit early? The slanting sun shone through the opened door, casting light and shadows across the room.

Wu Heng stood still, holding a prepared bouquet in his hand, feeling somewhat uneasy.

This feeling was even more nerve-wracking than facing a hero.

The elf sisters stood at the entrance, Xi Ligui in a light green home long dress, and Shi Yali in a blue one, her hair tied behind her head.

Wu Heng handed over the fresh flowers, squeezing out a smile on his face.

Xi Ligui glared at him, holding Shi Yali's hand as they stepped forward to take the flowers, keeping one for herself and giving the other to Shi Yali, “At least he's thoughtful, knowing you like fresh flowers.”

Wu Heng then took out two beautifully crafted cakes, “I made these myself, for you to try.”

Shi Yali glanced at Wu Heng, and in her indifferent gaze, there was also a hint of tenderness difficult to perceive, as she said, “Come in, dinner is ready.”

“Okay,” Wu Heng entered, carrying the cakes.

The two bouquets were placed in vases in the living room.

Then, the three of them proceeded to the dining room, where the table was filled with prepared dinner.

Xi Ligui sat in the middle, gesturing for the two to sit down. She scooped a piece of pastry with a silver spoon and brought it to Shi Yali's mouth, “Ah! Try this, Wu Heng made it especially for us. He knows he was wrong. Forgive him, okay?”

Shi Yali looked at Wu Heng and, finally, opened her mouth to eat the cake brought to her lips, chewing delicately.

With Shi Yali eating the cake, the atmosphere in the dining room lightened somewhat.

Xi Ligui turned and pinched Wu Heng's thigh, and Wu Heng grimaced, but said with sincere sincerity, “Shi Yali, I'll treat you two well.”

Shi Yali raised her head, looked him in the eye, and asked softly, “Are you confident you can reach level 18?”

“Yes.”

Shi Yali continued, “Humans and elves are naturally different in lifespan. Even if you reach level 18, it will only extend your life a little.”

“Alright, if Wu Heng is confident, let's eat,” Xi Ligui intervened, continuing to speak.

Shi Yali said no more, and the three began to eat.

The atmosphere was somewhat subdued, not as relaxed as before.

Xi Ligui carefully tasted each dish, only allowing Wu Heng to eat after confirming there were no issues.

She was worried her mischievous sister might play a trick and send the mage beside them away.

The meal was finished in an awkward atmosphere.

After dinner,

Thud, thud, thud~!

The courtyard door echoed with knocks. Xi Ligui glanced at the kitchen, then at Wu Heng, and said, “I'll go check it out. Don't you two argue.”

With that, she walked outside.

Wu Heng sat in the living room while Shi Yali came out of the kitchen, looking towards the courtyard.

“Come and help me pick up the bowls.”

Wu Heng stood up and walked over, helping to carry the dishes to the kitchen.

While tidying up, Shi Yali said with a laugh, “You weren't scared, were you?”

“Just a bit stunned,” Wu Heng put the dishes on the cabinet shelf.

Shi Yali said, “What can I do? You're with my sister, and I don't want to lose you.”

Her expression serious, “It doesn't matter whether you can reach level 18, but you must treat me and my sister well as you just promised.”

“I'll treat you two well for a lifetime,” Wu Heng assured.

Shi Yali's smile grew even more brilliant, “You said it, I'll remember this.”

Wu Heng shrugged, “Anyway, I'm human, a lifetime isn't that long.”

“You said you could reach level 18,” Shi Yali said, raising her voice.

Wu Heng laughed, “Don't worry, I will eventually become a hero, and I'll make you both heroes too.”

“I believe you, Xi Ligui believes you too,” Shi Yali said with a smile, leaning in with her wet hands dangling at her sides, looking up at him.

Wu Heng gently bent down and captured her slightly cold lips, flavored with the taste of the pastry.

“Wu Heng, Shi Yali?” a voice called from the living room.

“In the kitchen!”

Xi Ligui hurried into the kitchen and saw Wu Heng helping to tidy up.

“Wu Heng, you go sit in the living room,” Shi Yali said.

Wu Heng returned to the living room where Xi Ligui asked, “Everything okay?”

“No problem, Shi Yali forgave me,” Wu Heng continued to ask, “What did the association want?”

“It's still about the elixirs. The shop is still open, and we need to assign more hands to the patrol guard work,” Xi Ligui replied.

Wu Heng thought for a moment and said, “Only these next two days, then we'll pause sales until everything is adjusted, and then continue selling.”

“Why the pause?” Xi Ligui asked curiously.

The effects of the tablet were so good that one couldn't help but be curious as to why it had to be stopped.

“There are a couple of reasons. One is the need to repackage, and the second is the safety of the medication. I'm worried that someone might buy it and mix in some strange substances, which could damage the reputation of the tablet,” Wu Heng explained.

After all, it is a medication, and if someone were to swap out a tablet or two.

It could very well lead to loss of life.

Xi Ligui didn't quite understand, but she also knew that this was a move for the better. “Okay, then we'll increase the manpower tonight. Tomorrow, there won't be any need to transfer people from the Central District.”

“Mhm,” Wu Heng nodded.

Then, he glanced over at Xi Ligui, then in the direction of the kitchen, and said, “I'm going back now. After Shi Yali cools off, come over to my place for a meal. It's been a long time since we've eaten together.”

“We'll see about that. I'll let you know then.”

Wu Heng stood up and walked towards the door, also calling out to the kitchen, “Shi Yali, I'm heading back now. I'll come visit you again in a couple of days.”

Shi Yali came out of the kitchen and said, “Mhm, go ahead.”

Wu Heng walked to the courtyard, with Xi Ligui following behind.

Before leaving the house, he warned, “I know, my sister likes you. Now that things are like this, it's good. We can be together, but you have to reach level 18, you hear me? I don't want to end up living with a Corpse Ghost.”

Wu Heng wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered, “Don't worry, I will reach level 18 and I will love you both properly.”

“Ew, that's so cheesy,” Xi Ligui shivered.

Wu Heng embraced her and kissed her lightly, whispering, “I'm heading back now. I'll come to see you in a couple of days.”

“Mhm.”

The two parted ways, and Wu Heng walked out the front door.

Xi Ligui returned to the room, only to see Shi Yali arranging bunches of flowers in different vases.

She seemed to be in a good mood.

“He left?” Shi Yali turned and asked.

“He did,” replied Xi Ligui, sitting down beside her, and then said, “How are we going to explain this to mom?”

“That's for you to think about; it was your solution,” Shi Yali said, and then added, “She wrote in her last letter that she would come visit after a while, so you'd better think of something soon.”

Xi Ligui picked up some pastries and began to eat them, “You think about it! You're the older sister.”

“Now you remember that I'm the sister?”

“It doesn't matter, you think.”

“You think.”

“Let Wu Heng think about it…”

“Then you call him.”

Leaving the Steward Mansion, the street lamps illuminated.

Groups of residents flocked to the streets to enjoy the cool evening and watch performances under the light of the lamps.

Now, in addition to the Bard telling stories, there were some simple performances, like a huge marketplace, buzzing with excitement.

Wu Heng walked through the crowd and returned to the Island Lord's Mansion.

The maids were playing games in the video room, and Wu Heng entered the radio room.

He began to contact Shanaela.

Soon, Shanaela's voice came through, “I'm here.”

“How's Netalee City?”

“It's the same as before, no changes,” Shanaela answered.

“Any news from the Investigation Team?”

“Nothing. The Investigation Team's intel is mostly not disclosed, and it's not convenient for us to inquire,” Shanaela said with a hint of helplessness.

Wu Heng said, “No worries. If there's anything major, it will come out.”

“Mhm,” Shanaela responded briefly, without saying much more.

Wu Heng went on to discuss the matter of selling the tablets.

To their surge in popularity, Shanaela wasn't surprised at all, “The tablet you improved is the most successful product to date. It will gradually dominate the market. Similarly, you should also be careful. With your pricing, I'm afraid many people might want to get rid of you.”

“This… Won't go as far as playing with lives, right?”

“The market is a battlefield too. If you were anywhere but Gold and Silver Island, just based on the previous few products, you'd have been confined or signed into a Slavery Contract,” Shanaela said gravely.

“That's scary,” Wu Heng said, continuing, “Those Alchemists who refuse to change and only think about selling low-level Elixirs at high prices aren't worth pitying. What we did was right, benefiting more ordinary people.”

Shanaela sounded surprised, “You have quite the conviction, hmm… I must say, the way you just spoke was very Charismatic, like an adult.”

Ignoring her comment.

Wu Heng went on, “I plan to temporarily halt the sale of the tablets and bind them to myself to increase reputation.”

Then, he shared his plans with Shanaela.

She fell silent.

After a long while, she finally spoke slowly, “I do not oppose your preparing for the future, but isn't it a bit early? You've just reached level 15. Starting such a large operation now will draw the attention of some people.”

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