More than a hundred people formed a semicircle, surrounding Shen Feng by the wall. They immediately opened fire. Bullets came from three directions, forcing Shen Feng to dodge. He activated his "Wind King's Domain" and used "Following the Wind," deflecting most of the bullets. The few he couldn't avoid were blocked by the "Wind King's Domain," making it difficult to inflict damage.
"I didn't want to kill everyone, but it seems I'll have to find the radio myself. As for you all, die!" Shen Feng murmured within his domain.
Subsequently, Shen Feng unleashed "Vast East Wind," summoning a gale that whipped up countless dust particles from the ground. Most people were blinded by the sand, causing them to hesitate to fire. With their eyes shut, they couldn't aim, let alone shoot.
Seizing this opportunity, Shen Feng prepared to strike. Numerous wind blades condensed in the air, ready to descend.
Just then, a voice directly entered Shen Feng's mind: "Lord Wind God, please stop. My subordinates meant no harm!"
Shen Feng was perplexed. Logically, with his "Wind King's Domain" active, sound waves should have been blocked, preventing any sound from reaching his ears. Yet, a voice had somehow appeared.
Hesitating, Shen Feng halted his attack. The condensed wind blades remained suspended in mid-air, poised to fall. He was observing the situation.
A figure rushed from a distance. Upon closer inspection, it was a woman. Her attire was rather revealing; aside from the three essential points being covered, she wore no other clothing. No, besides these three points, she also had gloves on her hands.
"Shen Feng, please forgive my subordinates. Do not kill them. I am willing to atone," the woman's voice transmitted into Shen Feng's mind as she appeared. Strangely, she hadn't spoken aloud.
Following this, the woman reprimanded the surrounding group. Under her scolding, they all lowered their weapons.
Seeing that the immediate danger had passed, Shen Feng dispersed the "Wind King's Domain" around him and said, "I don't know how you're communicating with me. I need a translator. Can you understand what I'm saying?"
Hearing Shen Feng's words, the woman nodded without hesitation and replied in Chinese, "Hello, Shen Feng. I have heard of your deeds before. I can speak Chinese and can act as your translator. May I ask what you need us to do?"
Having been stranded in Australia for so long, it was finally someone who had heard of his reputation. Shen Feng couldn't help but sigh at the difficulty. After two months, someone finally recognized him. If he were in China, most people would probably know him.
"I need to use a radio to contact China. Can you help me with that?" Shen Feng asked.
Shen Feng's only desire was to report his information to Yuzhou. So many days had passed, and his family likely believed he was dead. He wondered if they were grieving terribly. However, as long as he could send a message home, he could inform them of his current situation.
The woman quickly nodded and replied, "Of course. I not only have a radio but also a signal tower and a generator. You can even have a video call with China."
Upon receiving this answer, Shen Feng was delighted. He had finally found a way to contact China; it was truly fortunate.
"I have two companions down the mountain. They are waiting in the car. I want them to come up," Shen Feng added.
"No problem. I'll have someone go greet them immediately. However, please keep the car hidden nearby. The road up the mountain has been blocked for a long time, so cars cannot come up," the woman readily agreed and then instructed the people around her to go down the mountain to welcome the other two.
It was evident that the woman held significant authority within the base. As soon as she spoke, her subordinates began to act. Some carried the fifteen injured individuals away on stretchers, while over twenty people headed down the mountain.
"Mr. Shen Feng, I saw your name on the death list in China's announcement. I thought you were dead, but how did you appear here? Are you perhaps on a secret mission?" the woman inquired.
It seemed the woman believed Shen Feng was on a secret mission, faking his death before appearing in Australia.
Shen Feng looked bewildered. "Death list? I should have been reported missing. They didn't find my body, so how could they declare me dead? I was blown to an island by a storm. Yue Hengyi was with me. Is he on the list too?"
"Yes, Mr. Yue Hengyi is also on the death list!" the woman replied.
"Oh, I still don't know your name. Are you an ability user?" Shen Feng suddenly remembered he hadn't asked for her name, which seemed rather impolite.
The woman quickly responded, "My name is Fessia. I studied in China and lived there for a period. I have a Chinese name, Wang Jiao'e. You can call me by my Chinese name. Now, let's wait here for your companions to arrive."
Shen Feng nodded and glanced around. Under a tree, there was a parasol and a single-legged table. He sat down beneath the parasol.
While waiting for Yue Hengyi to ascend, Shen Feng couldn't help but observe Wang Jiao'e. He was surprised that a woman was in charge of this base. The voice that suddenly appeared in his mind earlier seemed to be a result of her abilities, but he didn't know how she achieved it; it was truly remarkable.
Wang Jiao'e had long golden hair that cascaded down her back. Her skin was tanned. Although she had a Caucasian facial structure, her skin was relatively dark. This was likely due to her attire. The bikini she wore offered little protection from the sun, and the UV rays at the beach were intense. Over time, she had become tanned. It seemed that in the eyes of foreigners, this was a healthy complexion.
Wang Jiao'e noticed Shen Feng looking at her but didn't seem shy. Instead, she puffed out her chest, tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, and shifted her upper body, causing her ample bosom to sway.
Shen Feng quickly averted his gaze. After all, he was a well-educated young man from China and understood the principle of not looking at what is improper. Although she had intentionally dressed this way, he couldn't stare shamelessly.
At this moment, Yue Hengyi and Slotter walked up from below, followed by a group of people. They carried supplies such as rice and flour on their shoulders, along with instant noodles and canned goods. The sight of these provisions immediately made everyone's eyes gleam with desire.
Shen Feng then introduced them: "Let me introduce you. This is Yue Hengyi, my brother. This is Wang Jiao'e, the owner of this base."
Yue Hengyi found Wang Jiao'e's attire exaggerated upon first seeing her. While it might be normal to see a woman dressed like this on a beach, it was different in broad daylight with over a hundred people around. Her ability to wear such revealing clothing in this situation demonstrated remarkable composure.
"Hello, I am Yue Hengyi," Yue Hengyi said politely, extending his hand for a handshake.
However, Wang Jiao'e instead smoothly took hold of Yue Hengyi's arm and said, "I've heard a lot about you. I saw you on the news before, and now that I see you, Mr. Yue is even more handsome and dashing."
Yue Hengyi was taken aback by her boldness, embracing his arm on their first meeting. He quickly withdrew his arm and stepped back, saying, "I have a girlfriend. Please don't do this."
Wang Jiao'e paused for a moment, then seemed to recall and smiled, explaining, "It was my oversight. We are abroad now, and my attire is quite normal here. However, in China, it must be quite uncommon, right?"
Yue Hengyi nodded.
Wang Jiao'e pointed to the buildings in the distance and said, "Please follow me. I will find you two a place to stay. Also, if you wish to contact China, I will take you to the communication room shortly."
Hearing that he could contact China, Yue Hengyi was also pleased and quickly followed.
As they walked, Wang Jiao'e explained to Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi, "Fremantle is very hot, especially in the summer, with temperatures reaching forty degrees Celsius. Wearing thick clothing is very uncomfortable. Therefore, many people dress simply like me. Applying sunscreen to the skin can also prevent sunburn from UV rays."
Yue Hengyi looked around as he walked and observed that it was indeed true. Many children ran around shirtless on the streets, wearing only shorts. Many other women working under the sun were also in tank tops and shorts, with their arms and thighs exposed.
There were quite a few buildings on the mountain, primarily villas. At the highest point stood a manor, which even had a spring. The spring flowed gurgling into a pool and then down the mountain.
"This place is quite nice, with beautiful scenery. Do you live here?" Shen Feng asked casually.
Within the manor, there were grape trellises with clusters of grapes hanging from them. Many of these grapes were ripe, and people were harvesting them. Furthermore, many people in the distance treated Wang Jiao'e with great respect, clearly indicating her high standing among them.
"In the past, I could only dream of living in this manor. But now that it's the end of the world, the manor's owner is dead. I brought over five thousand survivors here and made this place our base. This manor has now become my home. You two are very distinguished guests, and that old man behind you as well. You can all stay at my home, and I will have servants attend to you," Wang Jiao'e explained.
As she spoke, Wang Jiao'e's face lit up with a smile, evidently satisfied with her current life and showing no signs of worry about the apocalypse.
Thinking about it, it made sense. Wang Jiao'e had gained a grand manor and the service of countless servants in the apocalypse. As long as no major disaster occurred, she could continue to enjoy this life, a life made possible by the end of the world.
At the center of the manor was a four-hundred-square-meter villa, six stories high, with pristine white walls. It was evident that this was the best place to live. Each floor had over twenty rooms, and it also included a home theater, a gym, and a study. Behind the villa was a swimming pool. Foreigners were very fond of swimming pools; anyone with a certain status would want to build one.
Wang Jiao'e led the three inside the villa, saying, "I've had your supplies stored in the warehouse. You can take them with you when you leave."
Shen Feng had actually intended to use these supplies as leverage to exchange for the radio. However, Wang Jiao'e seemed indifferent to the supplies Shen Feng possessed, so Shen Feng didn't bother to bring it up.
Just then, three men descended from upstairs, dressed in suits. Upon seeing Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi, their faces immediately showed displeasure. Looking further and discovering the old man Slotter, they became even more agitated.
"Darling, it's one thing to bring back these two young foreigners, but why did you bring this old man here? How could you?" these men immediately complained to Wang Jiao'e.
Wang Jiao'e quickly comforted them, "My three little darlings, how could I favor them? They are my friends, just staying temporarily. They will be leaving in a while."
After speaking, Wang Jiao'e kissed each of the three men, which finally satisfied them. As they passed Shen Feng, they gave him looks of provocation.
"Damn, that's impressive!" Yue Hengyi couldn't help but curse when he witnessed this scene. While polygamy might be understandable for men, seeing this made him feel completely unsettled. Were foreigners this open-minded?