Chapter 257: An Eye for an Eye

In the past, when Zhang Mu was collecting beast cores outside Luo Yang City, he once angered a tough opponent, which made him resort to sly tactics to obtain the beast cores from the group. He could only carry out a partially successful plan due to his deep fear of the white tiger in the group.

Looking back now, Zhang Mu remembered that the tiger tribe was made up of fire-type mutated beasts. The white tiger, as their leader, must have had similar powerful abilities, not much different from the rest of the tribe.

He recalled that at the time, the white tiger was on the verge of breaking through to the second rank. The issue was not about its energy level, but rather its intelligence. Even at such an early stage, it was already spiritually connected. This is why Zhang Mu hesitated to confront it openly like he had with other mutated beast groups before.

However, the events later proved that Zhang Mu’s choice was right. One of the tigers under the white tiger’s command severely injured Zhang Mu, despite his best efforts in the battle.

Thinking back, Zhang Mu still felt a chill on his back from that strike.

It seemed that the white tiger had discovered the traces of the one who had killed half of its tribe. This led to the incident involving Luo Yang City, resulting in their current predicament.

Fortunately, No. 37 had intervened once before. These creatures had escaped from Luo Yang City’s zoo in fear and dared not return. Just the release of No. 37’s aura once was enough to intimidate these mutated beasts for a lifetime unless they grew beyond the era merchant’s power.

The chances of that happening were slim. By the time of Zhang Mu’s rebirth, no mutated beast dared to challenge the authority of Era City. Even though they were once rulers of Earth, they hesitated to take that step. However, the weakest humans held on to a glimmer of hope, which might explain why Era Merchant, despite losing the power struggle against mutated beasts and zombies, remained within the safety of Era City, unwilling to give up.

Zhang Mu originally thought that he could handle the second-rank mutated beast king by himself, but the real challenge would be the surrounding five thousand mutated beasts.

Now it seemed that if the king was the white tiger, Zhang Mu felt that the main issue to focus on was the king itself.

The extremely human-like eyes of the king were still vivid in Zhang Mu’s memory.

“Brother Mu, do you have any questions?”

Seeing Zhang Mu silent for a long time, Wang Liang thought he was worried about the mutated beasts outside the city walls, and tried to comfort him, “Don’t be too pessimistic, Brother Mu. I was also worried why the mutated beasts are only surrounding us, and I was anxious for days. After all, if the city falls, we might be able to escape, but at least seventy percent of the people in Luo Yang City will be left behind.”

Later, I realized that there was nothing special about Luo Yang City, maybe it was because the Era Merchant from last time killed dozens of mutated beasts in an instant, making them afraid to enter the city. Once bitten, twice shy.

But then I thought, we’re starving, and these mutated beasts must be starving too, and they eat much more than us. When they finish the food outside and can’t enter the city, they should disperse.

Of course, there’s a worst-case scenario where they no longer fear the Era Merchant’s last deterrent, rushing into the city. The divided forces in Luo Yang City won’t be able to defend, they can only retreat.”

Wang Liang’s guess was close to the truth, but the worst-case scenario he feared didn’t happen. Those mutated beasts wouldn’t attack Luo Yang City even if they starved to death.

Just like a pre-set program, the condition is the aura released by Era Merchant.

Zhang Mu nodded slightly and said, “We really need to figure out a way to deal with these mutant beasts. It’s not okay to just leave them here. Era Universal Merchandise from Era Store probably only has food now. Just eating rice may not be enough in the long run.”

He glanced at Wang Liang and said, “I need to go to Era Store to handle the situation with the external forces and the mutant beasts surrounding the city.”

When Zhang Mu mentioned this, a forced smile appeared on Wang Liang’s face. He hesitated to meet Zhang Mu’s gaze and said, “Brother Mu, this might be a bit tricky right now.”

Zhang Mu asked with confusion, “What’s wrong? Do you need me to be welcomed properly?”

Wang Liang hurriedly explained, “It’s not about that. It’s just that all the nearby streets of Era Store have been taken over by people from the external forces. By the second order, no one is allowed to enter, and he himself lives there.” Zhang Mu’s expression gradually stiffened, “Are you saying he’s targeting me?”

“Although they hope you die outside, they still have a backup plan to prevent you from entering Era Store. If you can’t get into Era Store, you won’t be able to contact Era Merchant to exchange for supplies.” At this point, Wang Liang made a decision through gritted teeth, “Brother Mu, I don’t know if news of your return has spread yet. If you need to get in, I’ll lead my brothers to cover you and fight our way in. As long as you get into Era Store, we still have a chance to make a comeback on the road to success.”

“Just bring our own people; I don’t trust the others. I don’t know when they might turn against us, but it should be enough.”

Zhang Mu was stunned for a moment; although Wang Liang was shrewd, his words didn’t seem deceitful. Keep in mind that what he said wasn’t taken lightly.

If Zhang Mu was just an ordinary Era Sub-merchant with only first-tier strength, when the determined Second plans to kill Zhang Mu, he will definitely do all he can to stop it. Even if Zhang Mu luckily gets in, Wang Liang and others who escort him into the Era Store will be heavily damaged after this charge.

Zhang Mu calmly said, “Let’s do it now.”

Wang Liang quickly replied, “I’ll gather the brothers right away.”

Seeing Wang Liang about to leave, Zhang Mu felt touched and reached out to hold him, saying slowly, “No need to call others, you and I going together is enough.”

Wang Liang widened his eyes, thinking Zhang Mu was joking with him, incredulously asking, “Brother Mu, they are not easy to deal with. My influence means nothing in front of the Second.”

Zhang Mu narrowed his eyes, saying, “You’ll know when the time comes.”

This Second ranking Era Sub-merchant is truly vengeful, treating me, Zhang Mu, as a lucky little guy who sought his advantage.

Sorry, but sadly, I’m not just your average Zhang Mu.

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