As Qin Shilei left Hope City, a large group of dust-covered survivors arrived at the outskirts of Hope City.
This was a contingent of fifty to sixty thousand people, mostly young and strong.
"Sect Master, ahead is Nanzhuang City. I wonder if a large survivor base has been established there?" Deng Kun pointed ahead and asked.
"Whether there's a survivor base or not, this will be our stronghold from now on."
Hou Chengzhu, the True Lord of Yellow Dragon, spoke with a profound gaze directed forward.
"I wonder if those bugs have caught up?" Liu Ying said with lingering fear.
Upon hearing the word "bugs," the surrounding people collectively drew a cold breath.
Hou Chengzhu said sternly, "Hall Master Liu, speak with caution. Do not disturb the morale of the troops."
Near their location in Peng City, a large number of bugs had suddenly appeared.
These bugs were not only numerous but also incredibly powerful.
Upon their appearance, they began attacking all living things in the vicinity.
At that time, there was a troop of three thousand elites nearby, but they were wiped out in less than half an hour, with only seven or eight quick-witted and strong individuals escaping.
Upon hearing the news, Peng City immediately organized personnel to evacuate.
Thanks to the obstruction of the numerous zombies in Peng City, they were able to escape sixty to seventy kilometers in time with their three to four hundred thousand people.
However, they were still pursued by those bugs, which killed two to three hundred thousand people.
After fleeing four to five hundred kilometers, only a mere fifty to sixty thousand people remained out of Peng City's original three to four hundred thousand.
"The bugs haven't appeared for two days now, they probably won't chase us anymore," Deng Kun said.
"Yes, those bugs must have given up chasing us," Liu Ying also chimed in.
As they were speaking, the vehicle suddenly stopped, and the driver's voice came from the front.
"Sect Master, there's a city wall ahead, we can't pass."
The few people got out of the car and found a city wall nearly twenty meters high in front of them.
"It's so amazing that such a majestic city wall appears here," Liu Ying exclaimed.
"If only our Peng City had such a city wall back then, we wouldn't have feared those stinking bugs," Deng Kun also sighed.
Hou Chengzhu's eyes lit up as he looked at the city wall before him.
He said joyfully, "This is the kind of base our Yellow Dragon Cult should have. We must take this place."
He paused and then added, "Pass down the order, everyone must be discreet. Do not alert the enemy and ruin my great plan, or I will not spare them."
Without mentioning how the Yellow Dragon Cult members were looking for a gate to enter Hope City, Qin Shilei had already arrived above the hydropower station with the expert.
Professor Tang, his face pale, cautiously peered down.
"It seems the hydropower station hasn't suffered major damage."
He had nearly thrown up after riding Xiaoqiang for dozens of kilometers.
Qin Shilei patted Xiaoqiang's body, "Let's go down."
"Whoosh!"
Xiaoqiang let out a cry and immediately swooped down, scaring Professor Tang into clinging to Xiaoqiang's back and tightly gripping its golden feathers.
About ten meters from the ground, Qin Shilei grabbed Professor Tang by the collar and instantly teleported to the front of a building at the hydropower station.
Perhaps it was the eagle's cry just now, as soon as Qin Shilei landed, more than ten young people rushed out of the building.
Although these more than ten young people were cleanly dressed, their faces were pale and their steps were unsteady.
Qin Shilei's expression brightened, and he asked, "Are you employees of this hydropower station?"
A tall and thin man replied, "Yes. Were you riding a large eagle to fly over just now?"
Seeing Qin Shilei nod, the man immediately lowered his voice and pleaded, "Then you must be very powerful. Can you save us?"
Qin Shilei looked at the other party with confusion.
But before he could inquire further, a delicate laugh suddenly came from inside the building.
Immediately afterward, a heavily made-up middle-aged woman walked out.
"Such a handsome young man, I greet you," the woman said, bending down to give Qin Shilei a curtsy.
Qin Shilei's skin crawled instantly.
The woman was plump and wore disgusting heavy makeup, yet she was performing ancient courtesies in a deliberately affected manner, which was unbearable.
Qin Shilei suppressed the urge to kick her away and said coldly, "Speak properly."
"Heh heh!"
The woman chuckled and said, "I like this kind of personality."
Qin Shilei turned away, no longer looking at the woman, and asked the men, "You are employees here, can this power station still operate?"
The more than ten men stammered, afraid to answer, all turning to look at the woman.
"Young man, are you asking me?" The woman walked up to Qin Shilei, her eyes shining as she looked at him.
"Yes," Qin Shilei said with a suppressed voice, "Are you the head here?"
The woman giggled and said, "Shall I make you the head here?"
With a swish, Qin Shilei drew out his Blood Soul and placed it at her throat, "Speak in that sickeningly sweet voice again, and I'll kill you immediately."
Without resorting to force, they couldn't even speak properly anymore.
The woman stopped smiling and said seriously, "My name is Fang Yurong. I am the director of this hydropower station and the head here. The hydropower station cannot operate now."
Fang Yurong? With her two hundred jin weight, did she deserve such a name?
Qin Shilei asked again, "Why can't the hydropower station operate? Can it be repaired?"
Fang Yurong replied, "There's a giant turtle in the Chiyuan River that has damaged the generator set, which is why it can't operate. As long as we drive away that turtle and then go down to repair the generator set, it should be able to operate."
Qin Shilei put away his Blood Soul and commanded, "Then lead the way. I'll go kill that turtle."
As soon as they saw Qin Shilei sheathe his sword, several young men immediately exchanged meaningful glances and signaled to him.
"Heh heh!"
After the Blood Soul was removed from her neck, Fang Yurong retreated more than ten meters away, chuckling, "Young man, what's so interesting about a turtle? Why don't you play with us first."
Then she sternly said to the young men, "It seems I didn't suck enough from you last night that you dare to make small movements in front of me."
Qin Shilei could no longer stand his disgust, and he lunged towards her.
Fang Yurong waved her hand, and more than a dozen strip-like objects flew towards Qin Shilei.
A flash of red light.
These more than a dozen strip-like objects were chopped and flung to the ground. Upon closer inspection, they were more than a dozen leeches.
Although they were cut in half by Qin Shilei's sword, they were still wriggling and crawling towards Qin Shilei.
Disgusting people, carrying such disgusting creatures.
"Good swordsmanship, young man, I like you more and more."
Fang Yurong waved her hand, and a giant leech nearly ten meters long and as large as a human appeared before Qin Shilei.
Upon seeing this leech appear, the young people present shivered and involuntarily retreated.
"To have a leech as a pet, I suddenly don't want to kill you anymore," Qin Shilei said.