Qin Shilei pulled out his walkie-talkie to notify each company commander to retreat, while continuing to fly forward on Xiao Qiang.
After flying a few hundred meters, the front was still densely packed with zombies.
There was no need to fly further. Qin Shilei turned his horse around and returned to his own team.
By this time, the various companies had also disengaged from their battles and returned to the agreed assembly point.
Three teams that were too entangled with zombies were also rescued by the elite team led by An Qian and managed to escape.
"Qin Shilei, what's the situation now?"
As Qin Shilei jumped off Xiao Qiang, An Qian immediately stepped forward and asked with concern.
"We'll retreat first, and we'll talk about the specifics on the way."
Qin Shilei ordered the team to advance towards Luyang Bridge.
He paused and then asked Mu Ziping, "Deputy Officer Mu, did you report the intelligence I mentioned to the military?"
Mu Ziping nodded and replied, "I have notified the military headquarters. They should respond soon."
As they were speaking, the roar of helicopters could be heard in the distance.
The helicopter flew into the mountainous area for a short distance before hastily turning back towards Heshan District.
Shortly after, more than ten explosions echoed in the sky over Heshan District.
As flares burst, more than ten colorful clouds appeared in the high sky.
"The military has issued an emergency retreat signal. I hope other corps can retreat in time."
Qin Shilei withdrew his gaze from the sky and ordered his team to quicken their pace.
"Are we going to flee again?"
On the road, An Qian couldn't help but ask again.
Zhang Qiang and the others also turned to look, clearly concerned about this question.
"Later, I will go to Nanzhuang City myself to investigate the zombies' movements thoroughly. We'll discuss it then."
Qin Shilei was actually not very willing to always flee like a stray dog.
Soon, they returned to the front of Luyang Bridge.
Originally, Luyang Bridge had only one checkpoint on each side. Now, three more checkpoints had been added in the middle of the bridge.
Moreover, the troops deployed at the checkpoints had been increased several times.
"Get lost, don't block the way."
Suddenly, a thousand people ran noisily from the right side of the street. The person in the lead, with a loud voice, shouted at Qin Shilei and his group who were about to pass the first defense line.
"You guys go first, I'll go take a look."
Qin Shilei instructed Mu Ziping, then turned and walked towards the Seventh Company on the right with An Qian and the others.
Upon arriving nearby, they saw that the newcomers and the people from the Seventh Company were pushing each other, and it was on the verge of drawing swords.
"Regimental Commander, they want to cut in line and told us to move aside so their team can pass first."
The Seventh Company commander walked up to Qin Shilei and angrily complained.
Qin Shilei looked up at the leader of the other party.
The other party was a burly man with a face full of rough flesh, who was now glaring fiercely at Qin Shilei.
"What are you looking at? Hurry up and have your men move aside, did you hear me?"
Qin Shilei said with a cold face, "What if I don't?"
Everything follows the rule of first come, first served. It wouldn't take much time for Qin Shilei's team to go first, so why should others make way for them?
"We are the Second Corps under Ice King. Are you sure you won't move aside?" Fang Hui narrowed his eyes, his tone full of threats.
Zhang Xiaoli stepped forward and said indignantly, "More than half of our people have already passed. Now you're asking us to make way. Is this an imperial procession?"
Fang Hui looked back into the distance and said in a deep voice, "You better think carefully. There are no good outcomes for offending someone you shouldn't offend."
"Ice King, hehe!"
An Qian chuckled twice and said lightly, "If I get the chance, I'll have to see if his ice is stronger or my fire is stronger."
"What a huge joke."
Fang Hui sneered, "You, a little woman who crawled out from who knows where, should just be a pretty face. You actually dare to challenge our Ice King."
Just then, a young man ran from behind Fang Hui's team and said anxiously, "Regimental Commander, a small group of zombies is chasing us from behind."
Fang Hui's expression changed. He turned and ordered someone next to him, "You quickly take your men to help defend."
Then he turned back and said fiercely, "Are you really not going to move?"
Qin Shilei ignored him, whistled, and called Xiao Qiang. Then he stomped his foot and jumped five or six meters high.
Xiao Qiang swooped past under his feet, picked up Qin Shilei, and flew towards the rear of Fang Hui's team.
As Qin Shilei left, he uttered a very calm sentence, "If he dares to act tough, beat him to death."
Fang Hui watched Qin Shilei fly away on the giant eagle and suddenly felt that he had provoked someone he shouldn't have.
That eagle gave him immense pressure. Just by flying past his head, it made his heart race and his hair stand on end.
The owner of such a terrifying pet must be even more difficult to deal with.
At this moment, a person next to him suddenly said, "Regimental Commander, they are so ungrateful. Let them taste whether our fists are made of tofu."
Fang Hui glared at his subordinate angrily.
But to maintain his image among his subordinates, he still pretended to be fierce and said to An Qian, "Hmph, you're lucky. I'll kill the zombies first, and then I'll deal with you, you little girl."
"Why wait? Let me help our Regimental Commander gauge your strength."
Zhang Qiang came forward with his shield and thrust his spear at the opponent.
"Hmph, you don't think I'm really afraid of you, do you?"
Fang Hui snorted and drew his saber, slashing at the opponent's short spear.
"Clang!"
Fang Hui's long saber was knocked away by Zhang Qiang's spear.
Instantly, his face changed greatly. He pushed off the ground and retreated rapidly.
"Can you escape?"
Shield Bash!
The Grizzly Bear Shield in Zhang Qiang's hand slammed forward.
Fang Hui watched the round shield enlarge in his eyes.
"Ah!"
He only had time to let out a scream before being sent flying by a shield bash, tumbling several times before falling to the ground.
"Regimental Commander, are you alright?" Fang Hui's subordinate quickly ran over to help up their regimental commander.
"Pfft!"
Fang Hui spat out a mouthful of blood and said weakly, "Let's go."
"Hmph, with such little skill, you dare to provoke our Regimental Commander and even dare to threaten our Captain Qin. How arrogant!"
Zhang Qiang said disdainfully.
Xie Haimei also added, "What ungrateful fellows. If Captain Qin hadn't had his deputy notify the military, the zombies would have already gathered and prepared to counterattack. Would you have had time to escape?"
"I'm afraid you would have been surrounded by zombies by now and turned into zombie dung."
Fang Hui retreated rapidly, supported by his subordinates, and no longer dared to utter any harsh words.
Even his corps retreated dozens of meters at his signal.
He was a powerful master of the nine-star level, a dignified corps commander.
Yet, he couldn't even withstand one move from the person holding the shield.
One could imagine how strong the opponent was.
Could it be a hidden Black Iron realm expert?
The person holding the shield was merely a subordinate of that extraordinarily beautiful woman. It could be inferred that she, as a corps commander, was not famous for nothing.
Not to mention the one who flew away riding a giant eagle.
From their words, it could be vaguely inferred that there was someone even stronger.
When did such an excessively powerful group arrive in Nanzhuang City?
As for the evolved individuals who heard Xie Haimei's words, they showed a hint of shame.
The other party had virtually saved their lives, and yet they had been ready to attack them just now.
Such behavior of repaying kindness with enmity was truly shameful.