Chapter 71: Preparations…

What do you mean by that Luo Zehn? Are we leaving? Why are you deciding for the two of us? Can’t I decide for myself? And also, why are we leaving now?

The countless questions that invaded my mind almost slipped out of my mind but I held it in. I didn’t want to needlessly cause misunderstanding by asking what Luo Zehn was talking about. Although Luo Zehn was a musclehead before, I could tell that his decision was already thought-through. If it wasn’t, then he wouldn’t have worn such a determined face.

“Luo Zehn, I know that you need to get to the Tang Shelter to defend your shelter against the horde, but why are you rushing right now? You can take some rest here and go to your shelter tomorrow. It’s especially dangerous to travel by night and I don’t want you to invite danger upon yourself if it could be avoided.” Shen Rong calmly advised but it was clear in his eyes that he was taken aback by Luo Zhen’s decision.

“That’s right, Luo Zehn, you don’t have to force yourself to travel to your shelter at this time. If you were to die along the way, how could we face your shelter or ask for your assistance if we ever need one? We will gladly accommodate you with the best of our housing tonight, please don’t be rash with your decision.” Lui Zhi acquiesced with a concerned look on his face.

Even Wu Yan, who was not one to meddle in everyone’s decision-making, was wearing a concerned look as she tugged on my shirt. I could tell that she didn’t want me to leave and honestly, I have no intentions of leaving in the middle of the night. I know how aggressive the rabid humans could get once nighttime comes. And on my level, I could only face at most a Stage-4 rabid human, which is on par with those in the King Realm, but if I were to face a whole lot of them, then I’ll have a pretty hard time.

Previously, I was just a bit fortunate that I encountered a few Level-Three High Leveled rabid humans and I managed to overpower them with the numbers of my subordinates and sneakily kill them. But if I were to encounter a horde of Level-Four’s or Level-Five’s, then that would be a different story. I was even decimated when those Screechers managed to sneak up on us and one of them ultimately bit Wu Yan.

Well, if worse comes to worst, then I’d just go berserk and risk breaking through again. Although it was excruciatingly painful, I’m getting used to it so maybe the third time won’t hurt that much anymore. In fact, the second experience was a bit tolerable compared to the first one.

“Yong Rui and I,” Luo Zehn finally answered. “We made a promise to a certain man named Yang Chen. His daughter is in Ziyou Shelter and it’s our initial mission to rescue her. That’s the reason why we made a stopover in your shelter, Shelter Leader.” Luo Zehn continued.

Oh, so it’s about that. Still, why do we have to leave right now?

“Ziyou Shelter? Isn’t that the famous shelter with a mysterious tree in its premise? Something called a Forsaken Tree that wails in the night which keeps the surrounding zombies at bay?” Shen Rong confirmed. “As far as I know, that shelter is a completely safe shelter because of that mysterious tree. Also, it hasn’t experienced any zombie attacks since the outbreak occurred. Why would you want to rescue someone’s daughter in an exceptionally safe place like that? Even if the horde passes through there first, they have nothing to be afraid of.”

Upon hearing that from Shen Rong, I was a bit surprised that they didn’t know what’s happening inside the walls of the Ziyou Shelter. It was true that every trump card is hidden until it’s used, and now that Ziyou Shelter hasn’t revealed any information about why they haven’t suffered any attack from the rabid humans, everyone assumed that that tree is actually good.

Which, in fact, is false. That tree is an abomination and yet it served a purpose that benefited the whole place. I guess it’s true that the greater the sacrifice, the greater the benefits one can obtain.

“We will tell you everything once we’ve confirmed the reports we got from the place.” Luo Zehn vaguely answered. “As for now, Yong Rui and I had to get there before the Horde halts our travels. Once they appear, one wouldn’t be able to freely travel and I’m afraid it will be too late once the horde completely passes through.”

Lui Zhi’s party and Shen Rong stared at us with disbelief as they tried to process the situation. Still, Luo Zehn has made up his mind. And if it was true that the horde passes through there first, then it’s all the more reason that we have to get there as soon as possible. We can’t afford to miss the rescue just because a seasonal horde is strolling down the place. If we can’t reach it, now, then who knows if Yang Mei Mei could survive by then.

“Then, it looks like we can’t change your mind then.” Shen Rong sighed as he glanced towards some of his bodyguards. “Are there anything you need, Luo Zehn? Provisions? Equipment? We can have them ready for you before you depart.”

“No need, I have enough provisions with me. However, I would love it if you provide some provisions to my young friend Yong Rui over here. He may be capable, but I only have enough provisions for one person.” Luo Zehn tactfully asked for my food in other words.

“We will prepare them for you. Anything else?” Shen Rong continued. A split second later, one of his bodyguards returned appeared carrying a stick. On one end of it is some sort of food wrapped in a cloth. It was obvious that there were a lot of provisions for me since it was such a big wrap of cloth.

“Many thanks to Shelter Leader,” I said as I received the food and put it in my storage ring. I didn’t bother disagreeing with Luo Zehn’s decision because as far as I can remember, I was the one who promised Yang Chen that I will save his daughter.

And Luo Zehn simply went along with it.

“Wait!” Wu Yan suddenly exclaimed as she stood beside me. Just like Luo Zehn a moment ago, there was determination in her eyes as she faced Shen Rong.

To my surprise, not only her but Liu Zhi and Blade also stood beside Wu Yan. They were really getting into convincing Shelter Leader of something.

“Please, let us come with them.” They simultaneously voiced out as they bowed.

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