Chapter 54: The Sakura Country Conspiracy
Miya Keiko's words were filled with fear and disgust for the people of Sakura Country. "They first brought back a large number of zombie viruses from the Arctic. We originally thought that these viruses were dead, but after scientific research, we found that they were actually just in hibernation and not really dead."
Her speech quickened, as if she wanted to get these things out as quickly as possible. "After many experiments, they finally found a way to activate the zombie virus. Then, without telling the world, they secretly cultivated the zombie virus strain in Sakura Country."
At this point, her body trembled involuntarily. "After the fungus strains were successfully cultivated, they had Sakura Country spies spread all over the world spread these strains into the mountains and rivers of various countries."
Her voice was tinged with tears. "These bacteria were constantly stimulated by the extreme cold and heat, and eventually became fully activated."
"The people of Sakura Country naively believe that as long as they master the zombie virus, they can easily control the entire world. They firmly believe that when the time comes, leaders of countries around the world will rush to Sakura Country to beg the emperor for an antidote to save their countries and people. In order to obtain the antidote, these countries must cede land in exchange. In this way, Sakura Country will be able to achieve its wish and rise to the top of the world."
However, fate played a cruel joke on Sakura Country. The zombie virus strains had accidentally leaked from a Sakura Country laboratory! These horrific, demonic strains, most of them, spread throughout Sakura Country's rivers. Unsuspecting citizens drank the infected water, and in the blink of an eye, they were transformed into unrecognizable, ferocious zombies, including my parents and younger brother.
Gu Qinghan frowned upon hearing this, her heart filled with worry and uneasiness. "Hasn't your team developed an antidote? Have you tried it on those who have become zombies? What are the results?" she asked anxiously.
Miya Keiko's eyes were already red from crying, tears streaming down her face like beads from a broken string. She wiped away the tears with a trembling hand, her voice slightly choked as she continued, "We did develop an antidote, but... but it didn't work at all."
Ji Yuan's face was filled with rage, and she was extremely emotional. Her eyes widened as she cursed furiously, "So, the culprit of all this is you, the Sakura Country! It's all because of you. Now the whole world is in chaos due to zombies, and so many innocent citizens of our Xia Country have died tragically! All of this responsibility should be borne by you! How dare you still have the nerve to live in this world? Why don't you just die!"
Her voice was deafening, as if it would burst through the roof. As she cursed, a powerful wood-elemental energy gushed out of her body. Countless thick vines, like enraged venomous snakes, quickly wrapped around Gong Huizi's body, tightly strangling her as if to tear her into pieces.
However, just as Ji Yuan's vines were about to tighten and deal a fatal blow to Gong Huizi, Lin Xiyue suddenly raised his hand, gently patted Ji Yuan's shoulder, and dissuaded her: "Don't be impulsive, spare her life for now. She might still be useful."
Although Ji Yuan was indignant, he still listened to Lin Xiyue's advice and slowly retracted his supernatural power. Those originally ferocious vines also slowly loosened their hold on Gong Huizi like a deflated ball.
Du Luoqing, who was standing by, was equally furious upon seeing this. He couldn't help but curse, "So your so-called antidote to the zombie virus was just a cover! Your real goal was to get other countries to cede their land to you! Now, your plan has failed. Not only did you not gain any benefit, but you also got yourself into trouble. This is truly your own fault! Xiyue, let's not go to Sakura Country. Let them fend for themselves there!"
Gu Qinghan stared at Gong Huizi expressionlessly, her eyes as cold as a pond, devoid of any warmth. Although deep within her heart surged with hatred for this Sakura Country woman, wishing to tear her into pieces immediately to avenge the blood feud of thousands of her countrymen, she suppressed her murderous intent because she needed to obtain intelligence about Sakura Country's supplies from this woman.
Ji Yuan was furious. She gritted her teeth and glared at Gong Huizi fiercely, as if she wanted to eat her alive.
Her voice trembled slightly with anger. "Hmph! You, the Sakura Nation, have committed such heinous crimes, yet you still have the nerve to flee to the Summer Nation! Now the entire world is in chaos because of you, and all of this is the sin of your Sakura Nation! Even if you die a thousand times, you can never atone for your sins! Now, take me to the Sakura Nation immediately, so I can see with my own eyes what kind of retribution you demons have received!"
Gong Huizi was so frightened by Ji Yu'an's momentum that she collapsed to the ground. Her body was shaking constantly, she was breathing heavily, and her face showed a look of relief at surviving the disaster.
After a long while, Gong Huizi recovered a little and stammered, "I...I know. I will take you to Sakura Country. I also know where the granary is. You...you can go and get it."
Hearing Gong Huizi's words, Du Luoqing frowned tightly. She said to Gu Qinghan and Ji Yuan with a worried look on her face, "Xiyue, we still have to be careful. Who knows if their food has been poisoned? After all, these Sakura people are capable of anything."
Gu Qinghan squatted down and looked at Gong Huizi. "Since the antidote is useless, have you found any other solutions? Or, how many normal people are left in Sakura Country now? Has anyone awakened superpowers?"
Miya Keiko sobbed and said, "Perhaps what you said is right. We are suffering retribution. None of us have awakened powers as powerful as yours. Most of the people in Sakura Country have turned into zombies. There are only a few normal people left. They are now hiding in some secret bases and dare not come out."
A hint of relief lingered in Miya Keiko's voice, as if a heavy burden had been lifted. She slowly spoke, "The granary is located in an underground warehouse in the center of Tokyo. I once went there with them. There's not only a large amount of food, but also various medical supplies, clothing, and even some extremely lethal weapons. Furthermore, there's a set of very advanced research equipment. You can take it all, and I have absolutely no objection."
Gong Huizi thought that these four people with special abilities were so powerful, so she could ask them to go to Sakura Country to kill all the zombies. Giving them some benefits would make them work for Sakura Country. It would be even better if they all died in Sakura Country.
However, Lin Xiyue's response made Gong Huizi feel a chill. Her words were clearly threatening, which made people shudder.
Lin Xiyue raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a hint of sneer, and said, "Oh? Really? Since you are so generous, then I have a better idea. I might as well uproot your tiny country and bring it back to our Xia country. In this way, I can also help you completely eliminate those hateful zombies. What do you think of this idea? Just consider it as our reward for helping you clean up the zombies! What do you think? Hmm?"
After hearing what Lin Xiyue said, Gong Huizi's body instantly became stiff and her face became extremely ugly.
Gong Huizi's voice trembled slightly, and she was obviously frightened by Lin Xiyue's threat, but she still replied calmly: "Yes... OK, I have no objection!"
Lin Xiyue pondered for a moment and said, "That's good. After we go to Sakura Country to resolve the zombie crisis, you can give us the entire Sakura Country."
Gu Qinghan instructed, "Xiaoyu, prepare your pen, ink, paper, and inkstone. Write down that after this mission to Sakura Country is completed, Sakura Country will belong to Xia Country from now on. Have Gong Huizi sign it first, then take it to Sakura Country and have the living people sign it. Remember to put your fingerprints on it."
Upon hearing this, Miya Keiko's face turned pale, and the glimmer of hope in her eyes disappeared, leaving only depressed and miserable feelings. The aircraft carrier continued to sail towards the Sakura Country, and a great battle with zombies was about to begin.
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