Apocalypse: My Tattoos are Ten Yama Kings

Chapter 78: Chapter 76: Elder Yang Invites

The situation faced by the officialdom in Peng City is very dire now.

Ever since stepping into the strange invasion version 2.0, the official power has already been inadequate.

Currently, most of the Life Pattern Masters under the control of Peng City’s officialdom are Tier Seven or Tier Eight Life Pattern Masters.

Since Lü Dong died in battle, there hasn’t been a single Tier Six Life Pattern Master.

On the side of the Evil Spirits though.

Not to mention the distant ones, but just around Peng City alone, there are three Tier Six Evil Spirits.

Fortunately, Tier Six Evil Spirits are different from low-tier Evil Spirits of Tier Seven, Tier Eight, Tier Nine.

Low-tier Evil Spirits of Tier Seven, Tier Eight, Tier Nine are like street hooligans.

Once darkness falls, these low-tier Evil Spirits will wander around, devouring human essence and souls.

However, Tier Six Evil Spirits are different.

Tier Six Evil Spirits have hope to break through to Tier Five Evil Spirits, so they will first select a site as their domain.

Once they break through to Tier Five Evil Spirits, they will refine their domain into a Deceitful Demon Realm.

Tier Six Evil Spirits have already started to have a sense of territorial awareness, spending most of their time cultivating in their domain, striving to break through and become Tier Five Evil Spirits with a Deceitful Demon Realm.

Even the human essence and souls needed for cultivation are hunted by the low-tier Evil Spirits under their command.

In other words, Tier Six Evil Spirits do not easily leave their domain.

As long as humans do not enter the territory of Tier Six Evil Spirits lightly, there’s not much chance of facing Tier Six Evil Spirits directly.

However, hiding for a moment doesn’t mean you can hide forever!

The strength gap between humans and Evil Spirits is subtly widening more and more.

If this continues, humans will eventually completely become blood food for Evil Spirits.

Upon hearing the news that Lin Yuan is still alive, Yang Dingguo was overjoyed.

Only because Lin Yuan is currently the strongest known Life Pattern Master in Peng City.

As long as Lin Yuan is alive, at the very least, there’s no need to worry about the three Tier Six Evil Spirits appearing around Peng City.

It must be noted, the Headless General back then was a Tier Six Peak, Half-Step Tier Five.

The Headless General’s strength was far superior to the three Tier Six Evil Spirits now appearing around Peng City.

The Headless General was slain by Lin Yuan, hence they are naturally no match.

”Win over Lin Yuan!”

”By any means necessary, win over Lin Yuan!” This was Yang Dingguo’s thought.

Right now, what the officialdom lacks the most is time. As long as they can win over Lin Yuan to safeguard them.

Then they can secure a large amount of time.

With time, even if they have to bombard with Deceitful Qi, they can produce a few masters.

”Secretary Wang, go invite Lin Yuan over, I want to meet him!”

”Remember, the attitude must be good, put away your arrogance.” The resolute elder, his hair white with age, instructed.

This Peng City official number 1 secretary, contrary to what people might imagine, is not a female secretary.

But rather, a refined-looking man, around thirty years of age, wearing gold-rimmed glasses.

”Understood!”

”Elder Yang, don’t worry, I will definitely bring the person over!” Secretary Wang pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses and replied.

As Yang Dingguo’s personal secretary, he is responsible for the life and work of Peng City’s official number 1.

Secretary Wang knew, ever since Lü Dong died in battle and Tier Six Evil Spirits started appearing frequently.

Yang Dingguo has been resting only a few hours each day for three consecutive days.

The worries about Peng City’s future, the worries about humanity’s future, weighed heavily on this elder’s shoulders like a burden.

These days, Yang Dingguo has been filled with concern.

Today was the only time he showed signs of happiness.

Secretary Wang dared not delay, bringing along a few Life Pattern Masters, heading to Wushan Kunwu Villa District to invite Lin Yuan.

At this moment, Wushan Kunwu Villa District was already surrounded by walls of the Mechanical City, resembling a long dragon.

Despite Geng Youcai building this Mechanical City wall from wood and stone structure, it encapsulates the knowledge of Mechanical Art, Qimen Dunjia, Exorcism Art and so much more.

Not to mention, just from the obscure and intricate symbols on the walls, one can tell this Mechanical City wall is extraordinary.

This Mechanical City wall built by Geng Youcai is specially enchanted using Lu Ban Tattoo’s abilities.

Zhang Zhen was holding half a street lamp, supervising Geng Youcai at work.

Seeing a few vehicles approaching them, Zhang Zhen lifted the half street lamp and stopped the convoy.

”Who goes there?”

”Ahead is private territory, do not enter without invitation!”

The car door opened, and Secretary Wang got out of the car, with a polite smile on his face, he said, ”Are you Zhang Zhen, little brother?”

”I am Elder Yang’s secretary, Elder Yang wants to meet your boss, please relay the message, little brother.”

On the day of the Peace Bridge battle.

The battle video of these Life Pattern Masters intercepting the Yin Soldiers, Secretary Wang watched it.

Regarding this young man carrying a street lamp, with lightning and thunder all over him, Secretary Wang was deeply impressed.

He knew, this is also a Life Pattern Master with strong capabilities.

Tier Seven Peak, one step away from entering Tier Six.

As for the Elder Yang mentioned, Zhang Zhen naturally knew who it was.

Looking across the entire Peng City, aside from the respected Peng City official number 1, who else dares to be called Elder Yang.

Zhang Zhen nodded at Secretary Wang and agreed, ”Alright!”

”Stay here and don’t move, I will notify them for you.”

”However, as to whether the boss wants to see you, I can’t guarantee.”

After saying this, Zhang Zhen stepped forward and walked into the villa district.

When passing by Geng Youcai, Zhang Zhen weighed the streetlight in his hand and threatened, ”Work hard, don’t slack off.”

Lin Yuan has returned safely, Zhang Zhen is certain, Geng Youcai, having eaten the heart of a lion, wouldn’t dare to run away again.

So, Zhang Zhen isn’t afraid to go report back and find Geng Youcai missing upon return.

Geng Youcai’s fear of Lin Yuan is like a mouse seeing a cat.

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The bright sunlight streams through the villa’s floor-to-ceiling windows, shining on Lin Yuan, warm and comfortable.

Home at last.

After seven torturous days in the Yin Realm of Death, finally home.

Golden nest, silver nest, can’t beat one’s own doghouse!

In the Yin Realm of Death, Lin Yuan truly experienced the sensation of death.

Now, he understands one thing.

Being alive is wonderful.

Lin Yuan lies on the sofa basking in the sun, squinting slightly, a glass of iced cola placed on the side table.

Feeling the soft, enveloping sofa, he’s drowsy.

Just as he’s about to doze off, he hears the sound of ”click-clack” footsteps outside.

Zhang Zhen approaches Lin Yuan and whispers, ”Boss, someone from the authorities is here!”

”It’s Elder Yang’s secretary inviting you; he says Elder Yang wants to see you.”

Upon hearing Zhang Zhen’s report, Lin Yuan springs up from the sofa.

Instantly becoming alert.

Secretary?

What kind of secretary!

I’m very familiar with the concept of secretaries.

Black silk stockings, office lady, long legs.

Long hair, high heels, pencil skirt.

If you say this, then I’m wide awake!

”Elder Yang’s secretary is here?” Lin Yuan displays a knowing smile that every man understands.

Seeing the lewd smile on Lin Yuan’s face, Zhang Zhen says with a strange look, ”Boss, this secretary is a man, where’s your mind at?”

Upon hearing the secretary is male, Lin Yuan immediately flops back on the sofa.

Seems like he isn’t very interested.

”Male, huh!”

”I thought it was a male all along!” Lin Yuan retorts, ”Bring him in!”

Though Lin Yuan wished for a female secretary, ideally with black silk, high heels, and a pencil skirt.

But, since it’s someone sent by Elder Yang, even if it is a male secretary, it’s still something he must entertain.

Not considering the monk’s face, respecting Buddha’s face.

Peng City’s number 1 official still deserves face.

Though Lin Yuan doesn’t plan to ally with the officials, like the last battle at Peace Bridge, cooperating with them is something he’s willing to do.

After all, everyone is fighting for the rise of the human race.

A few minutes later, Zhang Zhen brings Secretary Wang to Lin Yuan.

Secretary Wang had watched Lin Yuan’s combat footage beforehand, but upon meeting Lin Yuan in person.

He feels an overwhelming aura of killing intent engulf him, all accumulated by Lin Yuan after eliminating Evil Spirits.

The last time Secretary Wang felt such killing intent was when Elder Yang met with an old friend.

Felt it from Elder Yang’s friend, though not as intense as from Lin Yuan.

Elder Yang’s friend, in his youth, truly participated in many hard and fierce battles.

”Boss Lin, Elder Yang would like to see you, wondering if you’re available today?” Secretary Wang respectfully asks.

Uncertain if it’s due to Elder Yang’s instructions upon dispatch.

Or if it’s from being intimidated by Lin Yuan’s overwhelming killing aura.

Yang Dingguo, Lin Yuan heard of this person in his previous life.

This is an official who dedicated his life to Peng City’s citizens, but unfortunately, he was too advanced in age.

Additionally, after the deceitful invasion, he worked his heart out daily, and two and a half years after the invasion, he succumbed to exhaustion and passed away.

It was precisely due to Yang Dingguo’s death from exhaustion that the authorities lacked someone to keep various factions in check.

This led to the shelter being divided into three forces: officials, military, and the Life Pattern Masters group.

The shelter managed by three forces became even more chaotic.

Lin Yuan greatly admired this elder.

”Anytime is fine!” Lin Yuan stands up from the sofa, dusting himself off.

Upon hearing Lin Yuan’s agreement, Secretary Wang breathes a sigh of relief and says, ”The car’s ready, waiting outside.”

”Boss Lin, shall we head out now?”

”No problem!” Lin Yuan gestures ”OK” to Secretary Wang.

As he reaches the villa’s entrance, Lin Yuan shouts upstairs to Wen Yingying and Bai Ling’Er, ”Elder Yang specifically asked to see me, I have to go first.”

While heading out, Lin Yuan probes, ”Secretary Wang, what’s Elder Yang wanting to discuss with me?”

Though Secretary Wang knows Elder Yang’s purpose in meeting Lin Yuan, as a secretary adhering to professional ethics, especially being the top official’s personal secretary.

He upholds that bit of professional integrity, thus he wouldn’t prematurely disclose any information to Lin Yuan.

(ps: Trying a Chapter of three thousand words, this is the first Chapter with two more to follow.)