Lian Chuan had at least risen to the position of Secretary-General, so he still had some brains. Cheng Zhen's implication was that if he didn't confess honestly or conceal anything, he would just kick the bucket without even needing to treat his injuries.
He sighed, got up from the ground, sat down in the chair next to Cheng Zhen, and moved his arms, which were tied behind his back: "Untie me first?"
Cheng Zhen wouldn't make things difficult for him; with a flick of his wrist, the rope was cut.
Once Lian Chuan was freed, he first tore off the ropes binding him before saying to him, "You probably guessed it, I'm going to find my sister."
"Not found?"
Although Cheng Zhen asked in a questioning tone, he had basically guessed what was going on. If he had found Lian Jiaojiao earlier, they would have made a move when they were in Zhusha City, and he would not have ended up in this situation.
As expected, Lian Chuan slowly shook his head, his face heavy. He unconsciously tightened his hands on his knees, and the veins on his arms bulged.
"Do you know where they went? Are there any clues?"
Lian Chuan said, "No."
That's the most terrifying thing: a living, breathing person just disappears like that?
Where is Gu San?
When asked about this, Lian Chuan couldn't help but show a sorrowful expression: "Two days before we arrived, Gu San was dealt with, accused of being a spy, and none of his cronies were spared either."
Cheng Zhen frowned, guessing what was going on: "You mean? They've all turned into mutated zombies."
Lian Chuan nodded heavily: "I've been investigating in the city for so many days, and based on the current clues, that's indeed the case."
Therefore, Lian Jiaojiao is either dead or has become a mutated zombie.
Turning into a mutated zombie is practically the same as being dead.
Cheng Zhen had no feelings for Lian Jiaojiao, but he disagreed with the way things were handled in Zhusha City.
He didn't know how to comfort Lian Chuan at the moment, so he could only say, "You can remember this debt, and take revenge when you have the chance in the future."
Lian Chuan clenched his fists, his eyes widened, bulging out, and he said through gritted teeth:
“I have found out that the mutated zombie virus was created on Zhang Hao’s orders, and he also ordered all outsiders to be turned into suicide soldiers and used for his purposes.”
"If I have the chance, I will definitely kill him with my own hands!"
Cheng Zhen stood up and patted him on the shoulder: "Don't worry, there will definitely be such an opportunity."
In his view, Zhang Hao's actions were inhuman. Such a person might be able to survive in the oxygen-deprived apocalypse for a short time, but the resentment he accumulated among the people would only deepen, and he would eventually reap what he sowed.
Cheng Zhen then asked about the situation in Zhusha City. Lian Chuan harbored a deep grudge against Zhang Hao and wished he could tear him to pieces, so he answered every question and even shared his suspicions with Cheng Zhen.
They had just finished speaking when suddenly there was a loud commotion outside. It was quite far away, but it still reached their ears.
Cheng Zhen's heart tightened, thinking it was either mutated plants from outside the city or zombies causing trouble, and he hurriedly rushed out. He saw the twins holding hands, their faces anxious, rushing straight towards him as if they had something important to say.
Cheng Zhen quickly reached out to support them and asked, "What happened? What's wrong with you? Don't worry, tell me slowly."
Before Jiang Xiaoxin could speak, Yu Fen, standing behind them, pointed directly at the Vermilion City not far away and the city wall connecting to theirs, and shouted, "Holy crap! Is this a mutated plant?"
Everyone looked in the direction he was pointing, and even Cheng Zhen was taken aback!
Since the very first few days of the post-apocalyptic world, when a large number of plants mutated but were all wiped out, there has never been another instance of such widespread plant mutations within the city.
Lian Chuan said, "This direction leads to their forest farm."
Yu Fen asked in disbelief, "So all the plants in their forest farm have mutated?"
"Holy crap! If that's the case, then the scale of the massacre is enormous! Aren't all the city's inhabitants going to suffer? No wonder there was such a huge commotion!"
Listen carefully; the city is filled with the screams of people in agony.
Jiang Xiaoxin then said, "Yes, yes, the plants inside have all mutated! They've started attacking people like crazy!"
Even Cheng Zhen's expression changed slightly: "Are all plants?"
The forest area of the entire Cinnabar City must be quite large. If all the plants mutate, the situation will be extremely bad!
Jiang Xiaoxin nodded with absolute certainty: "That's right, all plants!"
"What the hell!"
Yu Fen and the others were taken aback. The commotion in Zhusha City grew louder and louder, attracting more and more attention.
Jiang Wan also came over. She had suddenly realized that the twins were missing, so she rushed over. She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw them standing next to Cheng Zhen.
Cheng Zhen stared silently in the direction of the Zhusha City Forest Farm, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.
All the plants mutated; this was a disaster for Vermilion City. Lian Chuan approached excitedly, asking, "Will that guy surnamed Zhang be in trouble?"
He was conflicted. He wanted Zhang Hao to die in the plant mutation so that he could avenge his hatred, but he also felt that if Zhang Hao died like this, it would be too easy for him.
Cheng Zhen felt a mix of excitement and conflict. He hoped that the turmoil in Zhusha City would be as great as possible, and that Zhang Hao and his scheming friends would all be killed.
But this would mean that many innocent people would die.
He wasn't a cold-blooded person after all, and he didn't want innocent civilians to die for no reason.
"Pass down the order: everyone stay away from the walls of Zhusha City, and all units are on high alert at all times!"
He glanced at Jiang Xiaoshu again. The two men, one big and one small, reached a consensus in their eyes and activated their purification abilities to stop the mutated plants of Vermilion City from spreading and attacking them.
Just then, the heavy city gates of Zhusha City made a cracking sound again. The gates were opened from the inside, and then there was movement. It seemed that someone was trying to escape from the city gate, but was quickly caught and brought back. Then a group of city guards came out, led by Jiang Ling.
She abandoned her usual dignified attire and elegant demeanor, rushing towards them with a flustered and anxious expression: "Where are Cheng Zhen and Jiang Wan? Take me to them!"
The people blocking the way were Long Wanzhi's men. Jiang Ling had made things difficult for them before, but now the tables had turned, and they wouldn't let him through. He said arrogantly:
"Your Vermilion City is quite lively right now, with so much commotion. How do you still have the leisure to come out here?"
"Yeah! It seems like the plants have mutated? And started attacking humans? You seem fine, don't you? Typical big city style! This little incident is nothing to you."
"Isn't that just nonsense? Our Southwest Military Region is all in Zhusha City, and the city's garrison is larger than the combined forces of all our cities! Dealing with this little situation is a piece of cake!"
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