Over the next two days, all nine of Xia Tianqiong's armies encountered the same situation.
In every city they arrived in, all the people gathered in the streets, as if they were ready to die together.
Qiu Ziren's team attempted to use force to disperse the crowd, injuring people but not killing them.
As a result, the Xinglian's ghost hunters took the opportunity to kill people, creating panic and chaos, and ultimately framed them.
To avoid further civilian casualties, Qiu Ziren had no choice but to retreat, and the situation was similar for the other teams.
The attack was thwarted, and the teams remained stationed in place.
A small town with an extinct population has become the temporary base for Tao Yao's team.
As the sun set on the horizon, Chu Xu sat on the edge of the rooftop of the two-story building, his shadow stretching long.
With a blade of grass clenched in its mouth, its gaze was fixed on the distance.
That was originally the next target city, but Tao Yao said it would be useless to go there, so they set up camp here and waited for orders from headquarters.
The rear headquarters refers to the floating city. Although the deliverymen do not directly participate in the battle, they must report the battle situation of each army to him every day.
Suddenly, a shadow appeared out of nowhere behind him, completely enveloping him.
Just by looking at the contours of the body, you can tell who it is.
He wasn't afraid, and he didn't look back.
Tao Yao crossed her arms and kicked him with her toe. "Stop looking, it's no use. The steward just contacted me and asked you to come back to the floating city with me so we can discuss our strategy."
Chu Xu still didn't turn around, his tone stubborn, "You can go back, I'm not going back."
"The human leaders of the other teams have all gone back. Wouldn't it be inappropriate for you not to go back?"
“I can’t think of a better solution even if I go back, so I might as well stay here.”
"If you stay here, you won't be able to come up with a solution either, will you?"
"..."
Chu Xu didn't say anything, but Tao Yao smiled silently.
It then transformed into a pink streak of light and disappeared into the afterglow of the setting sun.
As night fell, Chu Xu suddenly spat out the foxtail grass and jumped off the small building.
He found Leng Manjin meditating in an empty house by the roadside.
"Brother Leng, take your team and come into the city with me. Let's try again. I refuse to believe there's no way."
Leng Manjin slowly opened his eyes, a little impatient, "Do you also want to order me around?"
He was only timid in front of Xia Tianqiong; he was very arrogant in front of others.
Chu Xu walked over, squatted down, and said sincerely, "We are a team. I'm asking for your help. Only by working together can we do better than other teams."
Leng Manjin nodded, quite satisfied with his attitude.
After a brief discussion, he led his team and headed to the nearby city overnight.
Apart from the more than 300 Netherworld Wolves, the rest of this team consisted of strange creatures from the Leng family. Therefore, Leng Manjin was merely a fierce and strange creature, yet he was able to command all of them.
There are also several hundred super villagers and domineering villagers, led by Chu Xu.
Together, even without Tao Yao, they could lead the team into battle.
The city ahead is very large, and at night it is pitch black, except for one intersection where a streetlight is on.
When Chu Xu arrived there, he unexpectedly saw two acquaintances.
"Chu Xu, it's been a long time."
"Uh...long time no see."
Chu Xu was slightly stunned. Under the dim streetlights ahead, two people stood quietly.
One of them was his college classmate, Mo Beihan, who was wearing the sportswear he used to wear at school. Just one glance from him evoked countless memories.
The other is Mo Ling. He was quite close to her when they were in the capital. If Xia Tianqiong hadn't suddenly called him back, their relationship might have gone even further.
Former classmates and friends are now adversaries.
Following Xia Tianqiong's orders, kill any members of the ancient families you encounter.
Chu Xu's eyes narrowed, he gritted his teeth, and a long spear suddenly appeared in his hand. This was a very domineering and mysterious weapon, personally given to him by Xia Tianqiong.
"You shouldn't have shown up."
He could tell that the two people in front of him had been waiting for him on purpose.
Mo Ling was startled and instinctively hid behind Mo Beihan, peeking out her head with a resentful look in her eyes.
"You want to start fighting as soon as you meet? Do you have such a deep grudge against us?"
Chu Xu looked at the two of them expressionlessly, "In this apocalypse, does killing require hatred? When you force ordinary people to die, is it because of hatred?"
Mo Ling pouted, speechless.
Mo Beihan forced a smile, looked at the nearly a thousand figures behind Chu Xu, and tentatively asked, "Chu Xu, can I speak with you alone?"
Chu Xu shook his head: "There's nothing to say. We're on opposing sides and destined to be enemies."
Mo Beihan stepped forward and said sincerely, "Often, opposing sides can shake hands and make peace, or even turn from adversaries into allies. This is a common phenomenon in the business and political worlds."
I believe that our ancestral family and Mr. Xia can resolve their differences through negotiation, and we can remain classmates and friends.
His words were absolutely true before the end times, and they applied to all walks of life.
But this is the apocalypse; in the face of absolute power, everything else is meaningless.
Chu Xu remained indifferent. "I don't understand or care about what you're saying. Whether we negotiate or not is none of my business. I'm just following my boss's orders."
Mo Beihan shook his head and smiled wryly, "Then let's not talk about that. I came here specifically to wait for you because I wanted to ask you for a favor. Of course, I won't do it for nothing."
"You are currently blocked from advancing and unable to conquer cities. If you are willing to help me, my Mohist school will gladly give you five cities."
Chu Xu's eyes lit up, and his expression finally changed.
Not only him, but Leng Manjin next to him also looked curious and asked first, "What kind of help?"
Mo Beihan didn't recognize Leng Manjin, but he was equally polite to this strange man standing side by side with Chu Xu.
"I would like to ask Chu Xu to plead for the Mo family at this critical moment."
Chu Xu frowned slightly. "You want my boss to let your Mo family go? Weren't you going to force my boss to negotiate? You haven't even started talking yet, why are you backing down first?"
Mo Ling was a little annoyed and spoke first: "It's not that we're cowardly, it's that we're preparing for a rainy day."
Mo Beihan sighed, "Even if the negotiations succeed, with Mr. Xia's strength, he can turn his back on us at any time and take action against our ancient family."
If that day truly comes, I hope that for the sake of our classmates, and for the sake of the five cities I gave you today, you will plead for the Mohist school and spare us from extermination. The Mohist school is willing to pay any price.
Chu Xu loosened his grip on the spear, his hostility diminishing considerably.
"No wonder your ancient family has survived for so many years, you really think far ahead."
"There's nothing we can do about it, so will you agree?"
"If that day ever comes, I can give it a try, but I can't guarantee anything."
Mo Beihan finally breathed a sigh of relief and said with a faint smile, "As long as you do your best, that's fine."
Unexpectedly, Chu Xu shook his head again.
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