The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse - Chapter 837

Chapter 837: Chapter 674, Another New Topic is Here (One more update today)._2 Chapter 837: Chapter 674, Another New Topic is Here (One more update today)._2 “I am Wu Heng, have all the reports and letters been sent out?”

Shi Yali said, “They were sent out this afternoon, don’t worry.”

“Have any arrangements been made for Xi Ligui?”

Shi Yali’s voice came from the other end, inquiring about Xi Ligui, then she responded, “There’s nothing at the moment; the Fifth Princess of Yeko Kingdom has been arranged to stay at the association’s residence, and she has also been reminded to pay attention to her safety.”

“If there is anything else, come find me.”

“Okay.”

After hanging up the phone, Wu Heng rethought the situation.

Even if the Yeko Kingdom was in chaos, it would not affect Gold and Silver Island.

The rest would depend on how the headquarter of the association made arrangements, and he would participate according to the association’s plans.

He would also try to use the leverage of Yeko Kingdom’s influence to enhance his own reputation.

“Mini, I’m going upstairs back to the study. If someone looks for me, tell them I’ve gone out,” Wu Heng called out to Mini as she passed by.

“Alright, Master,” Mini nodded with a smile.

Wu Heng headed straight upstairs and retracted several ghosts into his body.

He opened the boundary door and went to Zombie World.

…

Stepping through the boundary door, Wu Heng called for Qi Hancai on the walkie-talkie as he descended the stairs.

He waited a while in the office building’s meeting room.

Qi Hancai entered with her little owl.

Wu Heng gestured for her to take a seat and asked, “Are the people brought back the day before yesterday behaving?”

The day before yesterday, a survivor base had occupied a cleared area and even intercepted convoy vehicles.

They were directly captured and brought back.

Qi Hancai said, “They have all been registered, dispersed, and assigned various jobs. Most joined the transportation team to do manual labor. There’s a superpowered man among them, and another who consumed a Corpse Core but didn’t awaken any superpowers.”

“No wonder they were so bold; there were two experts among them,” Wu Heng realized.

“Besides those two, there are another two from the base’s management. They are currently detained. I plan to hold them for a few days before deciding whether to release them,” Qi Hancai said.

“You handle it,” Wu Heng nodded and then continued, “I have a few tasks that I need you to arrange.”

Qi Hancai immediately became serious, “Alright.”

Wu Heng instructed, “Collect some boats at the port. If there are no warships or cargo ships available, anything will do. Second, bicycles. I remember there were places with a lot of shared bicycles when we cleared the zombies before, collect those, and take them to the Coastal Port. Also, have each base look for bicycle factories and tally them up.”

After hearing this, Qi Hancai nodded seriously, “I’ve got it, I’ll pass the instructions down right away.”

“There’s nothing else for now, prepare the vehicles, and find a nearby village to clear out the zombies.”

The two of them walked out together, and Qi Hancai said, “Is it possible to build a well like the ones in Xinfu City here? Transporting water sources is quite troublesome.”

“Sure, I’ll arrange it when the time comes. List anything else you need and tell me.”

“Will do!”

They left together.

Taking a truck, they led the skeleton army to a nearby village.

They killed zombies, and Bella consumed the myriad of remnant souls.

Wu Heng also took out the “Untainted Holy Radiance” he had not used in a long time, summoning the Light Knight to join in killing zombies, gaining experience.

…

Shhh~
Two skeletons carried a human corpse over.

The body was found on a building’s rooftop, already decomposed, and had been dead for some time.

Wu Heng looked up, “Glenda, try it out!”

Glenda floated nearby, frowning at the corpse, “Isn’t it a bit too disgusting? Why not experiment with a normal body?”

Wu Heng glanced at the corpse and said, “Then, forget it. Back on Gold and Silver Island, we’ll see if there’s a better body.”

Glenda rolled her eyes at him but still circled around and directly entered the corpse on the ground.

Crack-crack~!

The sound of bones rubbing together arose, and the corpse began moving its limbs, trying to stand.

But each movement was somewhat stiff.

Finally, it managed to stand up slowly, its shriveled mouth opening, and a voice like sandpaper rubbing together said, “Hello, Wu Heng.”

“Eek~! How scary,” Xiao Xiao immediately hid behind Wu Heng.

The corpse took two more steps forward, “Xiao Xiao, come watch cartoons with me.”

“Auntie, come out, it’s too scary,” Xiao Xiao cried out.

Glenda floated out of the body, laughing, “You’re not afraid of zombies and skeletons, why be scared of a corpse?”

Xiao Xiao shivered, “It just feels so creepy, I definitely won’t be able to sleep tonight, oh! I don’t need to sleep.”

The body once again lost its life and instantly fell to the ground.

Wu Heng looked at the corpse again and with a wave of his hand told the skeletons to carry it aside.

It was confirmed that Glenda’s “Stealing Body” could easily take over a dead person’s body, capable of movement, eye rotation, facial expressions, and speaking.

It was different from the false life in Necromancy.

It was more like a Returning Spirit, but she could not occupy the body for a long time.

It was much inferior to a normal possession.

Standing among the Skull Team, he waited for a while as the battle on the field gradually came to an end.

He continued issuing orders to clean up the battlefield.

…

Conch Tavern.

After the bard finished the latest story of the Great Detective, he had no intention of leaving.

He picked up the teacup, took a gentle sip, and exhaled deeply twice.

With a wave of his hand, he signaled for silence from everyone.

He then said, “City hall news, the local steward of Netalee City was assassinated. The Yeko Kingdom has prohibited any intelligence from being sent out, and the person who was delivering intelligence to Gold and Silver Island was killed on the way to the island after disembarking, and all his belongings were taken.”

As the bard’s narration proceeded, the audience instantly fell silent.

Everyone frowned in unison, their eyes filled with surprise and skepticism.

The steward was murdered.

Such a rare phrase.

The bard continued, “Fortunately, Steward Xi Ligui took custody of the corpse immediately, and Lord Island Master, utilizing the Necromancer’s abilities, conducted a Wenshi and got news of the steward’s murder and…”

“The sea was dyed red with blood, and bodies were piled up like mountains.”

At this point, everyone in the tavern had their pupils constrict.

As if a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood appeared before them.

Ordinary combat could not achieve such an effect.

Either it was the army fighting within the city, or it was a massacre of civilians.

“So, you’re saying the steward was killed by people from the Yeko Kingdom; otherwise, they wouldn’t prevent the association from releasing the news.”

“That’s the only explanation.”

“They wouldn’t be slaughtering a city, would they?”

“What happens next will depend on how the association deals with this matter.”

“What else can be done but to finish it all in one go?”

“I wonder what Island Lord Wu Heng’s stance is. Isn’t he the flag-bearer of the association?”

The crowd discussed among themselves.

…

The news had been released after a discussion between Wu Heng and Xi Ligui.

At the time of investigating the body, many people had seen it; and once the headquarters released the news, they would also spread it around.

After talking it over, the two decided to release the news early to generate some buzz.

So as to avoid the outside world thinking that the association was intervening in other countries’ internal affairs when Gold and Silver Island began pressuring Netalee City.

Newspapers had this function.

They could let everyone know the facts and guide public opinion.

Now everyone on the island knew that the association’s steward was dead, and Yeko Kingdom was deliberately blocking the news; it was clear they were behind it.

If the association didn’t retaliate, it would seem too feeble.

The news wouldn’t stop at Gold and Silver Island; it would follow the merchant caravans to other regions.

Another group of people, on the other hand, turned the topic to Wu Heng.

Wu Heng had TOO great a reputation on the island, and given that there had been a death, it seemed only right that he should take the stage to catch the murderer.

What’s more, the murderer’s fate was already sealed.

“A new subject for the Great Detective stories,” someone suddenly spoke up.

The eyes of the others lit up; indeed, it was a fresh theme.

…

Port.

On a large black ship.

Wu Heng accompanied by a skeleton attendant and Andre Willow boarded the ship, and a muscular man in leather armor saluted, “Lord Island Master, Miss Andre Willow.”

“Captain Gregor, you’re quite prompt,” Wu Heng said with a smile, stepping onto the deck.

Gregor was the representative of the Dragon Trafficking Team who had previously gone to the Island Lord’s Mansion to discuss selling the Flying Dragon carcass.

Almost two weeks had passed in a flash.

The ship had arrived at the port today, and upon receiving the news, Wu Heng came in person to inspect.

“This is our first cooperation with Gold and Silver Island; it’s only proper to offer the utmost sincerity,” the man said smilingly, gesturing towards the cabin, “Let me take you to see the Flying Dragon carcass.”

After confirming there were no dangers inside with the return of the Ghost.

Wu Heng nodded and followed him below.

Stepping into the cabin, a musty and rotting odor hit them.

As their eyes grew accustomed to the dark.

They saw the entire cabin filled with mats rolled up like cargo.

The edges of the rolled mats even revealed parts of the Flying Dragon Skeleton.