Apocalypse: My Tattoos are Ten Yama Kings

Chapter 163: Chapter 161: Arrival at the Imperial Capital

Emperor Dragon City.

A certain mysterious department.

Unlike Peng City where important departments are set up in underground bunkers, all the official institutions of Emperor Dragon City are built above ground.

This is the powerful confidence of Emperor Dragon City. No matter how strong the Evil Spirits and Deceitful Charm are, they can absolutely not invade the sanctuary of Emperor Dragon City in the slightest.

As of now, the sanctuary of Emperor Dragon City is also the largest in the entire Dragon Country.

”Old Yang, you’re finally here!” An old man wearing a mandarin collar jacket greeted Yang Dingguo enthusiastically.

The old man in the mandarin collar was slightly younger than Yang Dingguo, looking about fifty or sixty years old.

He was robust, walking with the swagger of a dragon and tiger, exuding an aura of overwhelming presence.

”The journey here was not easy. I almost lost my old life on the road!” Yang Dingguo said with a bitter smile.

The old man in the mandarin collar was named Ye Qing, and he was the head of the security department of Emperor Dragon City.

Though there was an age gap between him and Yang Dingguo, their relationship was quite good, having been close friends even before the strange invasion.

”What, did the Deceitful King Faction make a move against you?” Ye Qing asked in a low voice.

Apparently, Ye Qing was also extremely displeased with the people of the Deceitful King Faction, wishing he could kill them all at once.

”Alas!” Yang Dingguo let out a heavy sigh and said with a heavy tone, ”Yes!”

”Ma Family’s hunting squad and that Yang Jing, several other families also sent people.”

”This time, to deal with me, the Deceitful King Faction has made a big move, mobilizing almost all of its active forces.”

Yang Dingguo was not exaggerating, as the nine hunting squads of the Deceitful King Faction, along with the hunting squads of the Zhang Family and Li Family, were crippled and they still had to leave some behind to protect their base.

This time, in dealing with him, whoever could come, came.

Hearing Yang Dingguo’s words, Ye Qing smiled and said, ”To receive such treatment from the Deceitful King Faction, only you, Old Yang, could have it.”

”Their ambush against you shows that they fear you, respect you, and are wary of you.”

”Don’t...”

”Don’t, absolutely not...” Yang Dingguo waved his hands repeatedly, saying, ”I’m too old to endure such trouble. I don’t need them to be wary of me.”

”Your survival to reach here proves that you, Old Yang, are stronger than them. They are just so-so!” Ye Qing praised.

Yang Dingguo took a cup of tea from the table, drank it, moistened his throat, and said, ”Thanks to Lin Yuan risking his life to protect me!”

”He alone defeated the Ma Family’s Eighteen Arhats and Yang Jing. Otherwise, I would have been in grave danger!”

Ye Qing had also heard of Lin Yuan’s name, and had even studied Lin Yuan’s files and battle records.

Although Lin Yuan was not officially affiliated, he repeatedly helped Yang Dingguo.

This time, hearing from Yang Dingguo that Lin Yuan single-handedly defeated the joint forces of the Ma Family’s Eighteen Arhats and Yang Jing, he couldn’t help but admire Lin Yuan even more.

Know that Ye Qing had also studied the information on Yang Jing and the Eighteen Arhats of the Ma Family.

He knew how strong one had to be to defeat both Yang Jing and the Eighteen Arhats together.

”Truly a hero from a young age!”

”Where is this young Lin Yuan friend? Old Yang, bring him here so I can meet him.”

”I also want to get to know such a heroic young man!” Ye Qing said cheerfully to Yang Dingguo.

Yang Dingguo thought, I see you don’t really want to meet a heroic young man; you’re trying to poach him.

We’ve known each other for so long, Old Ye, I know exactly what you’re up to when you make that face.

”Old Ye, I also want to bring him, but alas, I can’t!”

”Here’s the situation...” Subsequently, Yang Dingguo recounted the entire incident to Ye Qing from beginning to end.

Including how, after Lin Yuan defeated Yang Jing, he went berserk, and how later the Vermilion Red Coffin descended from the sky, and a young sister-in-law appeared to take Lin Yuan away.

Even the story of Lin Yuan’s last visit to Deceit Village, where he eliminated the Mother-Child Deceitful King and met the young sister-in-law, Yang Dingguo briefly mentioned.

”Old Yang, from what you’re saying, this boy Lin Yuan is now nowhere to be found, neither alive nor dead?” Ye Qing said with anger.

Upon hearing that Lin Yuan went missing, with his whereabouts unknown for the time being.

Even Ye Qing, who had little association with Lin Yuan, was very angry.

The Deceitful King Faction bastards are truly despicable, harming Lin Yuan like this for their selfish gains.

Even at such a time, instead of striving to eliminate Evil Spirits, they continue with internal strife.

”Alas!”

Mentioning Lin Yuan, Yang Dingguo also sighed, clearly extremely worried about Lin Yuan’s safety.

”Old Ye, the first thing I did upon entering Emperor Dragon City was to find you, for this matter.”

”See if you can arrange for some experts to help me find Lin Yuan.”

”Under my command, everyone is injured, all are wounded, there’s no one to send.”

”Alive we must see the person, dead we must see the corpse. Until he’s found, my heart will remain uneasy.” Yang Dingguo’s voice dropped.

True friendship or false, it’s in times of need that you find out.

Facing Yang Dingguo’s request, Ye Qing didn’t hesitate and agreed immediately, ”Of course, later I’ll have a task force report to you.”

”Anything you need, just direct them to do it.”

”Old Ye, thank you so much this time!” Yang Dingguo was somewhat moved.

It must be acknowledged that while Emperor Dragon City’s power is strong, there are numerous places where manpower is needed!

Especially now, with representatives from all over gathering in Emperor Dragon City for a meeting, the security work is even more demanding.

Ye Qing is indeed in need of hands now; his ability to unhesitatingly assign a task force to Yang Dingguo speaks volumes about their friendship.

”Old Squad Leader, what are you being polite for?”

”No matter the time, in private, I, Ye Qing, am always your subordinate!”

”Don’t just say a task force, you can command me, Ye Qing!” Ye Qing said earnestly.

Currently, although Ye Qing holds a higher official position than Yang Dingguo, many years ago, Ye Qing was still a mere soldier under Yang Dingguo’s command.

However, Yang Dingguo is a paragon of grassroots triumphs; he spent his whole life only managing to become Peng City’s leader.

But Ye Qing went down for a golden opportunity.

After his gilded venture, he rose as if propelled by a rocket, thus his official position is much larger than Yang Dingguo’s.

Of course, despite his high official position, Ye Qing privately greatly respects Yang Dingguo.

After the matter was settled, Yang Dingguo finally felt relieved and began inquiring about other things from Ye Qing.

”Old Ye, with our relationship, I’ll speak frankly about whatever is on my mind.”

”Give me the inside scoop; can this event result in an opportunity for our Peng City?” Yang Dingguo asked tentatively.

For Peng City, Yang Dingguo is willing to go all out this time.

He never used backdoor tactics, but now is probing for insider information.

Frankly, insider information can’t be disclosed.

But, what matters most in Dragon Country is human relations.

Moreover, Ye Qing is inclined to help Peng City secure a slot.

Although Peng City was insignificant before the deceitful invasion,

after the invasion, Peng City certainly ranks among the best in Dragon Country.

If it were according to Ye Qing’s thoughts, Peng City has no reason to miss this chance.

With insider information, Yang Dingguo could better prepare in advance.

”The two slots from Emperor Dragon City and Demon Dragon City are indisputable, leaving only seven slots.” Ye Qing slowly said.

”To be honest, Peng City’s chance of securing a spot doesn’t exceed thirty percent.” Ye Qing said slowly.

Despite being prepared, Yang Dingguo’s heart couldn’t help but sink at these words.

Indeed!

The allocation of slots largely depends on geographic location and the number of survivors.

Peng City’s location is good, but the number of survivors is not in its favor.

Although Peng City did well after the deceitful invasion and the casualties were low.

Peng City loses because it was only a third-tier city before the invasion.

As a third-tier city, it is hard to compare with first-tier cities.

First-tier cities have large populations; even if ninety percent perish, the remaining ten percent survivors,

Peng City as a third-tier city, even if seventy percent perish, leaving thirty percent survivors,

Thanks to the huge population base, even ten percent survivors outnumber your thirty percent.

”It’s difficult!”

”However, no matter how difficult it is, I’m determined to fight for it this time.” Yang Dingguo’s words were firm.

Ye Qing looked at the determined Yang Dingguo and whispered in his ear: ”Some have proposed to increase the original nine slots to thirteen.”

”If there are thirteen slots, Peng City’s chance of securing a slot would be seventy to eighty percent.” Ye Qing commented.

”Old Yang, this competition will certainly be fierce, but I will surely support you.” Ye Qing assured.

Yang Dingguo, of course, knows about the fierce competition and has mental preparations.

Because this plan is crucially important for Dragon Country and even humanity.

Since the deceitful invasion, human society has nearly completely lost control.

Except for isolated survivors scattered in various refuges, the external world is almost entirely that of evil spirits.

In reality, most refuges aren’t like the Emperor Dragon City refuge.

Nor are they like Peng City’s refuge.

Ignoring the unique Emperor Dragon City refuge, let’s talk about Peng City’s Five Dragon Mountain refuge.

Though Peng City’s Five Dragon Mountain refuge can only accommodate tens of thousands, at least it exists above ground.

Survivors dwelling there can at least see the sun.

But now, the typical scenario is that refuges are almost all underground.

Various subway tunnels and civil defense constructions have been converted into refuges where survivors scurry around like sewer rats, barely clinging to life.

Humankind cannot live underground forever; this world belongs to them.

This plan aims to reclaim the surface, even if only a portion.