Chapter 117: Order assimilation, terrifying migration wave!
Keeping a wish is extraordinary?
Cheng Ye was stunned for half a second, then immediately realized that Jiang Chuan was talking about the extraordinary earthbound spirit.
For this type of "creature", the authors of related books have given it a variety of names:
Obsessed earth spirits, transcendental stagnant souls, obsessed earthbound souls, lingering hometown spirits, and so on, in the final analysis, are all descriptions of the special forms of residual consciousness of transcendental people after death.
"This name is more appropriate."
A thought flashed through his mind, and Cheng Ye nodded slightly.
Compared to the "superb earthbound spirit" seen in the survival library before, the "superb wish-keeping spirit" that Jiangchuan mentioned at this moment seemed to be more accurate.
But the name is not important; what matters is the actual impact.
As the main player in the wave of infection every winter, the threat posed by the Wish Keeper has long been written into countless blood and tears lessons.
Its most terrifying characteristic is not its extraordinary combat capability, but its appeal that is almost like a natural disaster.
Once the Wish Keeper leaves his range of activity, the place he passes through will be like a giant magnet attracting iron filings, continuously attracting the surrounding infected bodies to join the team, gathering into a huge wave of infection in a short period of time, and attacking all human refuge cities and gathering places along the way.
The infection wave will not dissipate until the distance reaches the limit or the wish is fulfilled and the person leaves.
After leaving the infection wave, the threat posed by the Wish-Keeping Extraordinary will drop significantly and rarely cause any substantial impact.
After all, those extraordinary people who can form earthbound spirits after death often have extremely strong mental resilience during their lifetime.
This resilience will continue into the consciousness after death, making them more inclined to achieve certain goals rather than destroy everything and release desires.
"From the fog cave?"
"It's almost certain. Based on the backpack photos we provided, Xinhuo did a basic comparison and found it's almost identical to the one you saw last night, with only minor wear and tear. They just checked the entire B4 area and found nearly 600 of the same backpack."
Jiang Chuan deliberately slowed down his tone and the pace of his information output in an attempt to ease the tension on the call. "But you can rest assured. Shouyuan Chaofan has already left our Happy City. He's probably just passing through and has no intention of staying in our Happy City."
“Gone?!”
Cheng Ye was stunned and almost dropped the defense pass in his hand.
Wow, are you so cool?
"Are you sure?"
"I can't say for sure, but there's at least a 99% chance. Director Liu personally led a thorough investigation and traced the source, but found no trace. The last trace of their presence was found near the North Checkpoint. If it wasn't a deliberate attempt to confuse them, they should have already left."
Jiang Chuan pondered for a moment, "Inspector Cheng, since you were the first to discover this matter, you are qualified to know the relevant information about the Wish-Keeping Extraordinary. However, according to regulations, you will not be able to know the information about the Extraordinary people in Happiness City, as well as some core emergency defense mechanisms, until you are promoted to the third-level inspector. Sorry, I am just a messenger, I really can't say more."
"clear."
Cheng Ye didn't insist on it and breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he was sure that it was not a maternal infection, it would be fine.
He was worried all day, always fearing that another terrifying mother source would emerge and deal another critical blow to the already fragile buffer zone.
Now, whether he has left or is hiding, it sounds like the threat posed by Shouyuan Chaofan is still within controllable range.
“As for the backpack style.”
Jiang Chuan continued to explain, "You only noticed the backpack, but his influence goes far beyond that. For example, Zhang Daniu's shoes are almost identical to the shoes of the man you saw last night. This is because the Wish Keeper will continuously influence the people around him, gradually making everyone's thoughts and behaviors align with his own."
"For example, lifestyle habits, clothing style, and naturally also patching techniques and backpack styles."
"Well, if you're already similar to Shouyuan Chaofan, you're easily affected. For example, Zhang Daniu had the same backpack, so he and his wife were immediately assimilated. However, this influence is limited and reversible. As long as you leave his radiation zone, you'll return to normal after a while."
Assimilate humans?
Cheng Ye was shocked. This information was not mentioned at all in the books he had read.
etc.
Is this the reason why the Wish Keeper can gather infected bodies?
Cheng Ye immediately memorized this key information and quickly asked, "Have you determined Shouyuan's extraordinary ability?"
"It's not completely confirmed yet." Jiang Chuan on the other side of the microphone shook his head slightly, glanced at Ding Yishan, Harlin, and six fifth-term students and a bunch of fourth-term students who were sitting in the meeting, and said in a low voice:
"Based on analysis of the available information, ability is most likely related to 'action'."
"Mobility?"
Cheng Ye repeated these three words. The answer was too abstract and confusing.
"Specifically, within his sphere of influence, humans will be prompted to accomplish things that have been buried deep in their hearts for a long time but that they have never had the courage or opportunity to do."
Jiang Chuan seemed at a loss for words. "This is the preliminary conclusion we've received from Xinhuo. After questioning Zhang Daniu about his actions, we discovered that his goal was to make as much money as possible, move to the central city as quickly as possible, and leave the shantytowns. That's why he came up with the idea of heading to the Fog Cave."
"Make more money? Then why didn't he think about killing people and robbing them, but chose the more dangerous fog cave instead?"
"Magnifying negativity is the ability of the Mother Source, and the Wish Keeper Superhuman will not do that."
Jiang Chuan's tone was more determined. "They only stimulate positive emotions in people, such as the yearning for a better life, the adherence to promises, and the persistence in goals. They will never induce negative emotions."
"Really?"
Cheng Ye frowned, and the greed in the man's eyes last night flashed through his mind again.
That doesn't seem like a positive emotion.
"This is the case based on existing cases, but exceptions cannot be ruled out."
Jiang Chuan added, "If the person being influenced lacks positive emotions and is filled with negativity, then the extraordinary energy of the wish-keeping spirit may act as a reverse stimulus, amplifying the underlying malice. Just like sunlight shining on a mirror creates light, shining on ink only makes the darkness more apparent."
"Any more detailed information?"
"Not yet. He hasn't affected enough people yet, and the sample size is too small. We're currently investigating other affected individuals throughout the city, and Xinhuo is also counting the 600 cases in District B4. We have to wait for the data from both sides to be compiled before we can draw any conclusions."
"Okay, thank you for your help."
There was a faint sound of chaotic conversation coming from the other side of the microphone, as if they were having a meeting or discussion.
Cheng Ye didn't ask any more questions and hung up the phone.
The infected body was replaced by the Wish Keeper, and the other party had already left Happy City. The situation was not as bad as he had expected.
"Fortunately, if there were another mother source, I would have suspected that I had traveled to Happy City and caused the world's will to be in the area of Heavenly Punishment."
Cheng Ye muttered to himself, opened the bathroom door and walked out.
The thought of not having to deal with the scenario of another massive purge that could erode the entire buffer zone is refreshing.
The more nervous I was this morning, the more relieved I feel now.
It was as if a dark cloud pressing on my heart was blown away by the wind, revealing the warm sunshine.
Moreover, when standing in front of the bathroom, the afternoon sun really slanted down through the mist, falling on my shoulders and feeling warm and comfortable, making me want to sigh.
Cheng Ye stood there for a while, until his body was completely warmed by the sun, then he slowly walked towards the inspection area.
Liu Kun is leading people to investigate the remaining traces of Shouyuan Chaofan today, and it seems that there is no chance to search.
But it just so happened that 25% of the charge value was used up in searching this morning, so it would be safer to wait until after get off work to replenish it.
"Hey, Brother Cheng."
Hearing the sound behind him, Wang Kang turned his head and almost thought he was seeing things.
Before Cheng Ye went out to the bathroom, he looked so solemn as if the sky was about to fall. But when he came back, he regained his lazy look as he had in the hospital before. All the pressure between his eyebrows disappeared, and even his steps were light and brisk.
"Why don't you go and rest? I have Saber here to help me watch over it, so nothing will go wrong."
"I'll just sleep there. It won't bother you."
Cheng Ye smiled and shook his head, walked to the recliner, curled up comfortably, and pulled the duty jacket hanging next to it and put it on.
It is no exaggeration to say that Wang Kang was born to be a prosecutor.
Although his academic performance is not as good as his and his fighting skills are even worse, this is the result of his parents' lack of education, not because of his poor talent.
For example, now, Wang Kang's performance in duty is impeccable.
Cheng Ye even compared himself in his mind and felt that he might not be able to be as dedicated and serious as Wang Kang.
Why?
Because Wang Kang’s world is too “pure”!
He receives less information and doesn't have so many random thoughts in his mind, unlike him, a time traveler with modern memories, who is always distracted by various curiosities.
Sometimes you have to be led by the collector, thinking about taking risks and getting some benefits.
Wang Kang was like a carefully pruned sapling, inheriting the rigorous and meticulous qualities of his teachings, but without getting the wildness that was in his bones.
A top student for sure, so outstanding that it makes people feel at ease.
Seeing that Cheng Ye really closed his eyes to rest, Wang Kang pursed his lips and said nothing more.
He has been feeling uneasy these past two days, fearing that Cheng Ye would ask him what happened on his first day on duty.
But Cheng Ye seemed to be completely unaware of it. This free way of protection made him feel relieved.
But he didn't know that Cheng Ye was not completely unaware of it, but was really busy and forgot about it.
From yesterday morning when I checked the caravan until now, the amount of information I have taken in in a day and a half may be more than an average person would take in several months.
Even now when I am resting, I am still thinking about the problem.
"In Xinhuo Sanctuary, this level of mobility really has no impact, because the internal environment is so stable. The people living there will only work harder in the factory and participate more actively in construction."
"But this is running to Happy City"
Cheng Ye frowned slightly, and his fingertips tapped his knees unconsciously.
The definition of “action” is too general.
Jiang Chuan said that positive emotions drive people, but where is the boundary of positivity?
For Zhang Daniu, going into the fog cave to make money and move is a positive thing.
But for another person who is desperate and has low moral constraints, would stealing some money also be considered a must-do?
If some antisocial personality is triggered again, it's no wonder that explosives won't be sold.
Behind every outrageous rule, there is an even more outrageous true story.
It turns out that this is exactly the situation we are preventing!
As I thought about it, I couldn't help feeling sleepy, and my eyelids felt heavier and heavier as if they were weighed down by lead.
Cheng Ye stopped struggling, letting his consciousness gradually fade away, and fell into a deep sleep curled up in the recliner.
When I woke up again, it was already dark.
The fine drizzle hit the awning above, making a rustling sound.
A light mist drifted over from the direction of the wilderness, wrapping the entire checkpoint like a layer of gauze. The city ruins in the distance had long been completely shrouded, leaving only vague outlines looming in the night.
Cheng Ye sat up and rubbed his heavy temples. His duty jacket slipped off his shoulders, bringing the slight coolness of the rainy night.
Today was one of the few days since he started his duty that he didn't hear any gunshots.
Either it's fog or it's rain line.
If we continue at this pace, autumn will soon arrive and everything will settle down.
"Brother Cheng, are you awake? I just finished heating up the nutrient solution. It's in the thermos."
Wang Kang's voice came from the alloy table. There was no one in Quarantine Area B, but according to the rules, the duty records still had to be completed.
“This will happen.”
Cheng Ye stretched, his joints making a series of light clicks, and he took out his defense communication tool and glanced at the screen.
"It's half past seven. I've slept for more than three hours. That's enough."
He stood up and walked to the thermos in the corner, opened the lid, took out a bag of warm nutrient solution, tore open the bottle and gulped it down.
The taste of the nutrient paste that I was already used to seemed to have changed from yesterday to today.
It has a cheap sweet taste, and after drinking it I still feel a bit nauseous like when I first drank it.
After finishing a bag, Cheng Ye smacked his lips and closed the thermos. "I'll take you out for a nice meal after this duty."
"What's good?"
Wang Kang paused with the pen in his hand, his eyes lit up. When the two of them were in the inner city, they basically spent all their money on eating and drinking.
They tried all the rare foods that could be bought with money, including canned meat, compressed biscuits, and even the occasional dehydrated vegetables.
But after coming out, Cheng Ye never mentioned this matter, so he naturally didn't dare to bring it up.
"It's better than what we eat in the inner city."
Cheng Ye laughed and kept the secret, not mentioning that he had gone to Xinhuo Shelter City last night.
"I'm going to go take a shower in the back, and you can come when it's time."
"good!"
After staying up all night, Cheng Ye's hair was already greasy and tangled, sticking to his forehead, which was very uncomfortable.
Fortunately, there is a simple shower room inside the checkpoint. Although it is not as good as the one in the medical clinic, it is enough to wash away fatigue.
The hot water poured over my body, taking away the tension and sleepiness that had accumulated over the past two days.
Cheng Ye wiped his face in front of the mirror and pulled the corners of his mouth. Unknowingly, he was qualified to participate in this disaster that affected the City of Sanctuary.
It's really fate.
After washing, the original clothes were stuffed into the bag, and Cheng Ye changed into the uniform of the checkpoint.
This was the first time he had worn this uniform since the assessment.
It is black from top to bottom, with a huge word "Check" on the back.
A bit weird.
Like a jailer, his originally refreshing temperament suddenly became more serious and rigid.
However, after putting on a dark blue duty jacket to cover the word "察" (Inspection) on the back, the effect is much better.
The fitted cut makes his figure look more symmetrical, and the half-exposed neckline highlights his neck line, making him look more heroic than his usual casual short-sleeved shirt.
As for how thin he was when he first crossed over, Cheng Ye had completely forgotten about it by now.
Boom.
Eight o'clock.
Bells rang over the checkpoint.
One, two, three times. Until the sixth bell sounded, the lingering sound slowly dissipated.
One more sound than usual means that the South Checkpoint is safe and sound today, which is a good omen for good luck.
For the guards and staff who had been on edge for more than half a month, the sound of the bell was like heavenly music.
No matter what happens tomorrow, at least at this moment, everyone's spirits are relaxed.
After Wang Kang and I left the checkpoint, Master Zhang's bus was already waiting on the roadside.
Really, using the public bus for personal purposes!
When I got on the car, a strong smell of salted fish hit me in the face. It was obvious that the smell of the goods we transported last night had not yet completely dissipated.
"How's things going at the canteen?"
"It was finished in the afternoon, with dozens of people working on it. The progress was very fast!"
"I'll go back first. I'll bring some things and then go to the chemical plant area."
The bus slowly drove away from the checkpoint.
It was the first time for Wang Kang to enjoy the treatment of chartering a car. His eyes were full of curiosity. He rushed to the front row and leaned on the backrest of the driver's seat to watch how Master Zhang drove, swung the steering wheel, and stepped on the brakes.
After a while, he ran to the back row and pointed at the scene outside the window, like a bird just out of a cage.
"Why, I thought you weren't interested in these anymore."
Cheng Ye leaned on the middle seat and couldn't help but make a joke when he saw Wang Kang's excited look.
Act like an adult for a few days.
This time he finally couldn't hold it in any longer, exposing his suppressed nature.
"I don't usually have the time to look at these things!"
Wang Kang scratched his head and smiled a little embarrassedly.
"Ha, that's right."
Cheng Ye looked at the shantytown passing by outside the car window and was about to smile, but the corners of his mouth suddenly froze.
The word "action" flashed through my mind involuntarily.
Wang Kang is indeed a little too active.
Looking towards the shantytown, Cheng Ye's heart beat inexplicably faster.
The shantytown that was dead silent yesterday seemed to have been suddenly transformed. Lights were on in almost every household. Although it was not a bustling place, the previous dull and depressing atmosphere had been completely shed.
"Master Zhang, drive slower."
"Okay."
The car slowed down, Cheng Ye pushed open the window, and cold wind mixed with the moisture of the soil rushed in.
He stuck his head out and looked deep into the shantytown, and was completely stunned.
The garbage and construction waste that used to pile up outside the shantytowns have all disappeared.
Most of the originally bumpy dirt road has been filled up, and you can even see people building simple drainage ditches with gravel on the side of the road.
Is this a change that can happen in one day?
The bus continued to move forward and passed the tent camp. Cheng Ye couldn't help but take a breath.
If the changes in the slums can still be barely understood, then the changes in the tent camps are too exaggerated.
The originally scattered campsite is now neatly arranged by color.
The blue tents are next to each other, the green tents are connected into a piece, and the old khaki tents are put at the very edge, neatly arranged, with even the distance between them almost the same.
A crisscross network of simple drainage ditches were dug on the ground, and the turbid rainwater flowed away along the ditches.
All the garbage, rags, and waste piled next to the tents have disappeared, just like in the shantytowns. Even the sour smell in the air has become much lighter.
"Is this the influence of the Wish Keeper?"
Cheng Ye was stunned for a moment, his whole body trembling, feeling that the extraordinary power in this world was too terrifying.
The mother source brings destruction, destroying everything in the most brutal way and rebuilding order from scratch.
What Keeping the Wish brings is assimilation, which is also rough, but hidden under a gentle appearance.
This ability has completely surpassed the abilities of breathing fire, controlling water, and flying.
After all, no matter how powerful those superpowers are, they are just the embodiment of energy use, with boundaries and traces.
Compared with this power that can influence people's hearts and tamper with behavioral logic, it is simply not on the same dimension.
What is even more horrifying is that Wish Keeper may have already left, but the mere lingering aftereffects have brought such a shocking impact.
"If this happened in modern times, I'm afraid a large number of people would pay Shouyuan Chaofan to transform them."
Cheng Ye was a little shocked.
This ability is simply the nemesis of procrastination, but no one can tell whether the changes prompted by external forces are salvation or another kind of shackles.
Since there was no need to stop along the way, the bus entered the city in a short while.
It was the first time for Cheng Ye to take a car back to the gate of the electronics factory, and he was still a little uncomfortable.
However, when he looked over the street corner and saw the warm yellow light on the window of the convenience store from a distance, his vision still blurred for a moment.
Through the rain, I seemed to see Uncle Dong busy inside.
He blinked subconsciously, and the illusion dissipated.
There were only a few workers at the door who were finishing up the work, replacing the metal door of the convenience store with a large security door.
The light was no longer the energy-saving lamp that Uncle Dong usually used, but a bright shadowless lamp.
"The store is open!"
This was the first time Wang Kang had seen a light on. "Brother Cheng, is this the shop you rented?"
Cheng Ye said "hmm", waited until the bus stopped, pushed open the door and walked out first.
Looking inside through the security door, the layout has basically not changed.
The shelves against the wall on the left, the glass counter in the middle, the narrow staircase leading to the sunken basement, and even the plastic bag hooks hanging on the wall are all in their original positions.
The shelves are still the old three-layer style, but they have been replaced with moisture-proof stainless steel. The shiny silver metal reflection makes the room brighter.
The wooden frame of the glass counter was replaced with a dark grey alloy, and even the cabinet doors underneath were equipped with magnetic locks.
As for the waterproofing treatment that Cheng Ye was most concerned about, a section of the shop entrance was specially scraped away and three new steps were built.
Near the steps, a half-foot-high water barrier was built with granite. There was a small crack on the inside of the barrier, and a culvert was buried underneath, leading directly to the drainage well at the corner of the street.
The steps themselves have also been modified. The front edge of each step is half a finger higher than the back edge, forming a slight slope. When water falls on it, it will flow along the grooves on the side of the steps.
When I walked into the convenience store, the plastic handrail leading to the basement had been replaced with stainless steel. The cool metal felt very solid to hold.
Cheng Ye half-knelt and pushed open the door. What hit him was not the musty smell of the past, but a faint woody fragrance mixed with the salty and fresh taste of salted fish.
Wang Kang followed behind and curiously peeked in. When he saw the scene inside, he was so shocked that he took a step back and almost bumped into the door frame: "Oh my God."
The originally dark and damp basement now has a thick layer of moisture-proof wooden boards on the cement floor, and a bright light bulb is hung every two meters, illuminating every corner clearly.
Twenty bags of rice, flour, grain and oil were piled on a metal rack with wheels, and dried salted fish were tightly wrapped in vacuum bags and neatly stacked in a moisture-proof cabinet in the corner.
The metal racks against the wall are filled with cans, with red, yellow, blue and green labels crowded together, which looks reassuring.
"Brother Cheng, this..." Wang Kang poked his head in again, speaking incoherently.
"It's just a small warehouse. Come in and get it when you're hungry."
Cheng Ye casually took a can of yellow peaches from the shelf, opened it and handed it over.
Wang Kang wanted to refuse, but when he smelled the sweet scent, he immediately stood still.
"Try it."
"Then I'm welcome."
Wang Kang took the can, drank a sip of the sweet water first, and immediately closed his eyes comfortably.
I took another bite of the peach and felt so comfortable that it felt like my heart was blooming.
"Isn't it delicious? There are still thirty cans here."
Cheng Ye took two boxes of various canned foods and put them in his backpack.
He also did not forget to put the piece of chopped Yaksha beef into Wang Kang's backpack and let him carry it.
In addition, he also took out more than ten packets of labeled seeds.
This was prepared by Li Changfeng, a full snakeskin bag, probably because he guessed that he wanted to try planting in Shi Province.
"Let's go!"
After taking Wang Kang out of the convenience store, the bus turned around and headed towards the chemical plant area.
Cheng Ye made a call in advance, but he didn't expect Luo Xiaoxue to be waiting at the gate of the community with Yi Yi.
As the bus approached, Yi Yi, wearing a pink jacket, rushed over like a little cannonball.
Wang Kang subconsciously lowered his head, thinking that the little guy was going to jump into his arms, but he saw Liu Yi walk straight around him, open his arms and pounce on Cheng Ye, and was held steadily.
Hiss, I’m so hurt!
"Cheng Ye Guoguo! Seeds! I want to see the seeds!" Yi Yi hugged Cheng Ye's neck, her little face pressed against his shoulder, her voice crisp and full of anticipation.
"Hey, you're only thinking about seeds? You don't want to eat delicious beef?"
Cheng Ye pinched her little face.
“I don’t eat beef!”
puff.
Liu Yi spoke seriously, and Cheng Ye couldn't help laughing out loud.
"Master Zhang, would you like to go up and sit for a while?"
"No need, I'll just wait for you at the bottom of the building."
"Okay, thank you for your help."
Cheng Ye threw his backpack to Wang Kang and got off the car happily holding Yi Yi.
Needless to say, he now finally understood why those villain bosses would occasionally feel inexplicable emotions when they saw the new generation.
The fresh energy in Yi Yi, like a seedling growing wildly in the sunshine, can indeed dispel the pent-up depression in people's hearts.
"Hearing that you were coming, this little girl's eyes lit up and she insisted on dragging me down to pick you up."
Luo Xiaoxue came forward with a smile, "If his father knew, he would probably be envious to death."
"Ha ha."
After going up to the fifth floor, Luo Xiaoxue opened the door and was hit in the face by a wave of hot air.
I have already boiled water in advance. Judging from the situation, I am afraid that he wants to boil cabbage in the water to treat them.
However, after sitting down, Cheng Ye first took out a few packets of labeled seeds from his backpack and handed them to Liu Yi who was looking at them eagerly.
Then he took out a huge piece of beef, which was still covered with a layer of white frost that had not been thawed.
"this"
Luo Xiaoxue was stunned. "Where did it come from?"
"I bought it from the caravan."
Cheng Ye explained casually and took out another can of food, "There is also salted fish, but the smell is too strong, so I didn't bring it today."
Liu Yi, who was squatting on the ground digging with a small shovel, heard the sound of a can. He immediately dropped his toys and ran back, holding onto the edge of the table and standing on tiptoe: "Wow, it's a can!"
With Liu Bi's status, it was not difficult for him to buy canned food, but most of them were canned meat and vegetables produced in the surrounding areas. High-end canned fruits like this were extremely rare.
Li Changfeng also took this into consideration and mainly packed canned fruits.
Cheng Ye casually opened canned strawberries, canned yellow peaches, and canned oranges. These fruits, which are common in modern times, have become rare in Shi Province and Xingfu City.
Even Luo Xiaoxue couldn't help swallowing and shook her head, "You're too extravagant!"
"It's okay, it's not worth much."
It is indeed not worth the money, after all, it is free.
“Ah, delicious!”
Wang Kang picked up a piece of orange with chopsticks and fed it to Yi Yi.
The little guy finished his meal with a smacking sound, and then he jumped around the house like a wound-up spring, shouting "delicious, delicious".
Luo Xiaoxue also picked up a piece and put it in her mouth, chewing it carefully, a trace of nostalgia in her eyes. "The last time I ate this was about five or six years ago. At that time, there were still people growing these things around here. Later, I don't know if no one bought them or the yield was too low, but they gradually disappeared."
"I have plenty more, all prepared for winter, when the time comes."
Cheng Ye smiled and was about to talk about his winter plans when the defense communication system suddenly beeped.
He stopped talking, took out his defense communication and took a look. It was a call from Jiang Chuan.
"It's Jiang Chuan calling."
"Okay, just go to the next room and answer it."
Cheng Ye got up, went to the bedroom, gently closed the door and stood by the window.
"Um?"
"Inspector Cheng, we've confirmed that the Wish-Keeping Transcendent who came through the fog cave, codenamed [Walker], has now left our Chuan City and entered the neighboring Yun City."
"Confirmed?" Cheng Ye raised his eyebrows and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Yes, we mobilized a lot of manpower and resources, and finally took a photo of him traveling in the wilderness. However, due to confidentiality reasons, I cannot send it to you for review at the moment."
"That's good, it's good to leave."
Cheng Ye let out the remaining breath.
Shouyuan Chaofan is indeed unique and did not continue to linger in Xingfu City. The direct impact should be dissipated soon.
However, the next second, the words coming from the microphone made him stunned.
"It's not over yet. I can't send photos of the walkers, but I can send these to you."
"What?"
Cheng Ye took the defense communication device away from his ear and turned on the screen.
Sure enough, the several videos sent by Jiang Chuan were loading.
When he clicked on the first paragraph, he was completely stunned.
On a dark rainy night, the camera seemed to be shooting from a high altitude. In the distant wilderness, there were densely packed figures moving, at least thousands or even tens of thousands of them.
Everyone was wearing a raincoat and carrying a bulging marching bag. The team was endless, like a swarm of migrating locusts, leaving a long, wriggling line on the muddy ground.
A wave of infection?
This was Cheng Ye’s first reaction.
But the following videos completely dispelled his idea. Although the people in the video were walking hurriedly, they were in an orderly manner. Some of them were organizing the team with flashlights, and some were carrying the elderly, weak and sick on their backs.
There is a section shot from the ground, in which you can see that there are many family groups in the migrating group, and there are also many children of Liu Yi's age. It is clearly an organized migration.
After turning off the video, Cheng Ye pondered and asked, "What are these?"
“It’s the migrants.”
Jiang Chuan's voice was somewhat helpless. "The traveler's target wasn't us, and he didn't deliberately influence Happiness City. He was truly influencing the surrounding gathering places, even including Yueye Sanctuary City. Under the influence of his extraordinary abilities, more and more people who had previously hesitated to come to Happiness City have made up their minds. What you see now is the first group of people setting off at noon."
"How many people are there?"
"The first batch of 30,000 people has already entered the border of our Chuan City, but based on the travelers' routes, we estimate that the total number will not be less than 500,000!"
"How many?"
Cheng Ye suddenly raised his voice, suspecting there was something wrong with his ears.
Five hundred thousand?
What a joke! Excluding people in the industrial zone, the permanent population of the buffer zone at its peak was only about 400,000 at most.
This figure alone is enough to overwhelm infrastructure, let alone provide enough jobs.
But now, tell him that 500,000 people are going to migrate to Happy City?!
Are you crazy?
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