In the temporarily established command center, Zhao Tianling sat there with a gloomy expression.
"Commander, all four fronts have been pushed back, and there are fifth-tier zombies in the north front. Shelters No. 6 and 8 are retreating with heavy losses and urgently request support!"
"Fifth-tier zombies?" Zhao Tianling suddenly straightened up.
"When did fifth-tier zombies appear in Yu Lin City? Wasn’t it said there weren’t even fourth-tier ones half a month ago?"
"Commander, Yu Lin City is strange. We found the number of zombies decreased, but their quality improved. We used to estimate about 300,000 zombies, now it’s at most 150,000, but each one is at least second-tier or higher," said the leader of the military reconnaissance team, sounding incredulous.
"In just over half a month, Yu Lin City has changed so drastically?"
Zhao Tianling slowly stood up, staring gravely at the city map on the table.
"Commander, could it be related to that restaurant at the city center?"
The leader of the reconnaissance team asked.
"Look at the whole Yu Lin City, there’s only one living person, and the changes in the city must be related to him!"
Zhao Tianling asserted.
"What should we do now?"
"Infiltrate the restaurant, keep an eye on them, see what they’re up to. Also, gather information on all fourth-tier and higher zombies in the city, target them for elimination!"
"Yes!"
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Meanwhile, Shelter No. 1 began rapid support for the northern front and sent people to gather information on high-tier zombies in the city.
But Zhao Tianling made a mistake in supporting the northern front. This would lead to the complete collapse of the alliance forces. This single step, supporting the northern front, would trigger other shelters to seek support. As a result, even with Shelter No. 1’s resources, they wouldn’t be able to handle the support required on all fronts.
In the command center of Shelter No. 8’s northern front, Zhang Lei listened expressionlessly to his subordinates’ reports.
"Commander, Shelter No. 1 has sent reinforcements!"
"Very good." Zhang Lei’s lips curled up slightly, showing a cold smile.
"If all goes as expected, other shelters will soon send support to Shelter No. 1. By then, Shelter No. 1’s defense on the eastern front is destined to collapse. Their headquarters will have to send support again, leaving their main base vulnerable. At that time... hmph!"
"Commander, our people found out that Shelter No. 1’s individuals have infiltrated the city area. We don’t know what they’re up to!"
"Oh?" Zhang Lei raised an eyebrow, pondering.
"There’s only that restaurant in the city area. Could they be going after that owner? If it weren’t for the owner saving me back then, I might have been killed by Bai Meng. If they’re targeting that owner, I think I should inform him."
Zhang Lei, the commander of Shelter No. 8, was one of the two brothers who clashed with Bai Meng in Yu Lin City’s city area last time. His younger brother, Zhang Dian, was killed by Bai Meng. It was during that time that Xiao Feng gained benefits and obtained the mutant serum.
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At that moment, inside the restaurant, Xiao Feng anxiously waited by the phone.
But there was no call for a takeaway order.
Though he didn’t receive the call for the food order, Xiao Feng received another unexpected message.
"Zhang Lei?"
Listening to the unfamiliar male voice on the phone, Xiao Feng pondered for a while before realizing that the caller was from Shelter No. 8, the brother of one of the two siblings killed by Bai Meng.
"Anything wrong?" "Zhao Tianling sent people into the city area. Be cautious. This is all I can do. Thank you for saving my life last time!" After saying this, Zhang Lei hung up the phone.
"Is that all?" Xiao Feng murmured in disbelief. For Xiao Feng, it seemed inadequate, but for Zhang Lei, it was a risk to inform Xiao Feng. Now that he knew they had entered the city area, Xiao Feng had to take some action.
"Wang Qiang, inform everyone to keep a close eye on all activities in the city area. If anyone suspicious is spotted, report and track them immediately!" Xiao Feng immediately instructed Wang Qiang.
The eighty-plus birdmen narrowed their focus; each of them acted like a surveillance monitor. As soon as someone appeared, they entered Xiao Feng’s surveillance range.
"Boss, what’s the plan next?"
Wang Qiang continued asking.
"Kill!"
Xiao Feng said coldly.
"The external attack is too intense; they definitely want to find a way from the inside, sending people in to monitor me. They’re a hundred percent trying to link the zombie mutations to me. In that case, I’ll make sure they can’t return. They’ll have no clue about the internal changes!"
Xiao Feng’s goal was to make money but also to stir up trouble, completely disrupting their plans.
Time passed quickly, but the birdmen responsible for aerial surveillance found nothing.
"Strange!" Xiao Feng was puzzled, but then he immediately thought of something. "They must have entered the city through the sewers, so the people on the ground won’t notice them!"
Thinking this, Xiao Feng immediately summoned the Black Cat. "Little buddy, I’m giving you a braised pigeon to eat. After you eat it, your speed will increase significantly. Go to the sewers and attract those mutant rats!"
"Meow!" The Black Cat obediently nodded and began to enjoy its meal.
Braised pigeon can significantly enhance the flying speed of those with flying abilities, but for others who consume it, it also boosts their movement speed considerably.
With this assurance, the Black Cat didn’t have to worry about being chased by mutant rats.
After eating, the Black Cat darted into the sewer. Underground chaos ensued as mutant rats pursued, but the agile Black Cat wreaked havoc in the underground passage.
All the people hiding in the underground passage from Shelter No.1 were instantly devoured by mutant rats.
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"Report! Mutant rats are rampant in the underground tunnels of the city area. All our scouts who entered the city are annihilated!"
After receiving the information and footage from the scouts before their deaths, the reconnaissance team immediately reported the news to the command post.
The city area turned into a dangerous place with mutant rats infesting the underground tunnels, dispelling Zhao Tianling’s thoughts of further exploration.
In the silent command post, Zhao Tianling stared ahead, tapping his five fingers on the messy table.
After a long while, Zhao Tianling’s eyes narrowed, and he coldly said, "Call headquarters, request one thousand Bio-Soldiers for reinforcement!"
"Yes!" After the words fell, Zhao Tianling looked at a person in the corner.
"Donglai, it seems we have to take action!" In the corner, a man in white attire with long flowing hair, exuding an ancient aura, slowly lifted his head.
"This is the only chance to make a move. After helping you, I will leave!" The man spoke.
"Agreed!" Zhao Tianling felt reluctant but nodded firmly.