#113 - Chapter 113 Zuo Wenshan Arrives at Merlin

“Your analysis is very insightful. It seems there's a powerful opponent hidden in the shadows. This makes survival in the future even more challenging!” Yan Zhengping sighed.

“Commander Yan, there's no need to be overly pessimistic. The cycle of Heaven is like this. The more difficult things are, the greater the challenges that will be imposed. What we need to do is to do our best to fight for a chance of survival in this disaster,” Dongfang Chen comforted.

“You're quite optimistic,” Yan Zhengping said appreciatively.

“It's no use being pessimistic. If we want to live, this is the only way,” Dongfang Chen said with a smile.

“Oh, right, have you developed any new equipment recently? Let our Zhanfeng Assault Team be the first to try it out,” Yan Zhengping asked.

“It will be available soon. The base is currently being upgraded. Once everything is ready, I guarantee that Commander Yan's troops will be the first to experience it,” Dongfang Chen said with a smile.

“Good, it's a deal!”

After chatting for a while, Yan Zhengping got up and left, heading straight for the Northeast Military Region.

… …

Yusu Province, Kunfeng City, Southeast Military Region Command.

“Mayor Zuo, how has your recovery been in the military region these past few days?” Zongzhen Yue asked.

“Councilor Zong, I've recovered quite well, thank you very much,” Zuo Wenshan replied.

“So, what are your plans next?”

“I plan to go to the Meilin Resettlement Area. The person in charge there is my old partner, Gong Kaiming. He was originally the mayor of Binjiang City, and at the end of last year, he led the surviving citizens of Binjiang City north to Meilin,” Zuo Wenshan replied.

“That's fine too; at least it's somewhere to go. I'll arrange a plane to send you over there in a bit. The journey is not short, and it's not safe on the road. It would be difficult for the two of you to get there alone,” Zongzhen Yue said after considering it.

“That's really too kind of you, Councilor Zong!” Zuo Wenshan said happily.

“You're welcome. All I can do to help you is this much,” Zongzhen Yue sighed.

Zuo Wenshan took a deep breath and nodded silently.

Kunfeng City is about 100 kilometers away from the Meilin Resettlement Area in a straight line. Zongzhen Yue sent a squad wearing full combat gear to escort Zuo Wenshan. It took less than an hour to arrive.

Because they had called ahead, Mayor Gong was already waiting at the tarmac.

They were using the tarmac that the Huatong Chamber of Commerce had built on the roof.

“Brother Zuo, welcome!” Mayor Gong hurriedly stepped forward to shake hands after Zuo got off the plane.

“Brother Gong, I've come to seek refuge with you!” Zuo Wenshan said jokingly.

“Hey! What do you mean, seek refuge? We've been partners for so many years, we don't distinguish between you and me,” Mayor Gong said with a smile.

“Your development here is really good. You've even built a tarmac in the resettlement area,” Zuo Wenshan praised.

“We didn't build this; it was the Huatong Chamber of Commerce,” Mayor Gong said.

“Huatong Chamber of Commerce?” Zuo Wenshan had never heard of it.

“Don't worry, you'll find out later. Let's go down first. We'll give you a proper welcome today,” Mayor Gong prepared to pull Zuo Wenshan away.

“Brothers, why don't you come down and have a simple meal with us?” Zuo Wenshan said to the soldiers who had escorted him.

“Mayor Zuo, there's no need to trouble yourself. We have to go back to report immediately,” one of the soldiers replied.

“Huh?” Mayor Gong hummed in confusion.

“Brother Gong, what's wrong?” Zuo Wenshan asked, hearing Mayor Gong's confused sound.

“Brother, where did you get the clothes you're wearing?” Mayor Gong asked.

“Mayor Gong, have you seen these clothes before?” the soldier asked in confusion.

“Oh, I have,” Mayor Gong replied.

Every day, people from the Mercenary Guild come in and out, all wearing these kinds of clothes, so he was very familiar with them. But what Mayor Gong didn't expect was that even the soldiers of the Southeast Military Region were wearing these clothes.

Could it be that the supplies in Niu Xingwang's hands were brought out from the military region?

This was an important clue.

“Where have you seen them, Mayor Gong? Take us to see!” the soldier asked anxiously.

“Ah? This, this, this…” Hearing the soldier's anxious tone, Mayor Gong regretted asking.

What if Niu Xingwang's supplies came from an unclean source? Wouldn't that drag his resettlement area into the pit too?

“Oh, Mayor Gong, don't worry. We are also looking for the source of these clothes,” the soldier explained, seeing that Mayor Gong was a little scared.

“What? Could it be that the Southeast Military Region is buying goods from Niu Xingwang? Is Niu Xingwang's business this big? He's even doing business with the military? No wonder he can build an underground base without batting an eye. A big moneybags!” With the soldier's words, several thoughts flashed through Mayor Gong's mind.

“Mayor Gong?” the soldier asked again, seeing that Mayor Gong hadn't responded.

“Oh, oh. We have a lot of them here. The mercenaries all wear these kinds of clothes,” Mayor Gong replied.

Since it wasn't dangerous, it wouldn't hurt to do a favor.

“Really?” Several soldiers hurriedly stepped forward after hearing this.

“Yes,” Mayor Gong confirmed again.

“Then please take us to see, thank you very much!” the soldier said eagerly.

“No problem, follow me,” Mayor Gong responded.

To get from the tarmac to the street, they had to pass through the Huatong Chamber of Commerce hall.

After seeing this scene, Gu Qingyi quickly sent the message to Niu Xingwang.

Niu Xingwang frowned after receiving the message.