Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies

Chapter 458: Visiting Your Home

Bian Junwu’s words gave Zheng Yixian a sliver of hope.

“Oh? What’s your plan?”

Bian Junwu cast a cold glance at him.

“I can’t tell you right now; it’s classified. But in no more than three days, I’ll give you an answer!”

“For now, return to your respective posts and ensure your people are ready according to my orders. I’ll notify you of any actions going forward.”

Bian Junwu’s mysterious attitude left everyone wanting to ask more, but he waved them off, signaling the end of the conversation. Helpless, the others had no choice but to comply.

After all, he was a special envoy from the Jiangnan District, and they couldn’t afford to offend the region’s overwhelming power.

The group rose and exited the conference room.

Zhang Yi, with his hands in his pockets, was about to leave when Bian Junwu called out to him.

“Zhang Yi, stay back.”

The others exchanged curious glances, unsure what Bian Junwu wanted to discuss privately. However, considering Zhang Yi was the only one who had resolved the zombie crisis in his domain, it was understandable why Bian Junwu wanted a word with him.

Zhang Yi raised an eyebrow and smiled. “Mr. Bian, what can I do for you?”

Bian Junwu approached him, his pale and gaunt face showing a rare smile.

“May I visit your place?”

The unexpected request caught Zhang Yi off guard.

Frowning instinctively, Zhang Yi’s first thought was to refuse.

Even knowing Bian Junwu came from the Jiangnan District, Zhang Yi’s habitual caution made him wary of letting strangers into his shelter.

He smiled and replied, “There’s nothing special about my place. The other major bases are much better. My shelter’s conditions are pretty average.”

Bian Junwu gave him a meaningful look and slowly said, “What? Are you saying I’m not welcome?”

Zhang Yi quickly raised his hands, a cheerful smile spreading across his face. “Of course not! Not at all!”

Bian Junwu said, “You don’t need to be so tense. I mean no harm to you. There’s no grudge between us, so why the suspicion?”

Zhang Yi merely chuckled without answering.

Better safe than sorry.

He had long learned to assume the worst in others and remained cautious around anyone unfamiliar.

Bian Junwu chuckled as well.

“I just want to have a proper conversation with you about how you eliminated those zombie hordes.”

He leaned in and whispered, “Besides, I have intelligence you’re unaware of.”

This piqued Zhang Yi’s interest.

The Jiangnan District’s intelligence was undoubtedly far more comprehensive than his own.

Since the apocalypse began, Zhang Yi understood the critical importance of information for survival and warfare, and he’d gone to great lengths to gather whatever intelligence he could.

After glancing at Bian Junwu, Zhang Yi thought for a moment before smiling and nodding.

“Alright, since you’re so eager to visit, I can’t very well refuse a guest!”

Given Bian Junwu’s high-ranking position, Zhang Yi figured it best not to strain relations unnecessarily.

Bian Junwu followed Zhang Yi as they walked side by side, his attitude toward Zhang Yi noticeably different from how he treated others.

This disparity didn’t provoke any dissatisfaction from the likes of Xiao Honglian and the rest.

Despite their animosity toward Zhang Yi, they couldn’t deny their grudging respect for him.

Rising from obscurity with just a small shelter and a handful of teammates, Zhang Yi had carved out a piece of Tianhai City in the post-apocalyptic chaos, standing toe-to-toe with them as a powerful contender.

The recent zombie crisis had devastated everyone else, leaving Zhang Yi’s domain untouched. If that wasn’t proof of strength, what was?

Outside, the tension remained palpable.

Chen Jingguan, one eye bandaged, looked almost comically disheveled. The scene drew some amusement from the group as they exited.

Wei Dinghai’s face darkened slightly. Though he had expected this outcome, seeing his deputy injured stirred a flicker of anger.

“Chen Jingguan, what happened to your eye?” Wei Dinghai asked in a low voice.

Chen Jingguan glanced at Wu Di and Kong Sheng, who were grinning smugly.

Lowering his head, Chen Jingguan muttered, “Leader, it’s nothing. I just sparred with the investigation team and took a minor hit.”

Losing was bad enough; complaining to his leader in front of so many powerful figures would only add to the humiliation.

Besides, Chen Jingguan knew now wasn’t the time to provoke the Jiangnan District’s team.

Wei Dinghai glanced at Wu Di and Kong Sheng but said nothing. Instead, he patted Chen Jingguan on the shoulder, preparing to take him back and focus on matters at Chaoyu Base.

Bian Junwu shot Wu Di and Kong Sheng a sharp look.

“Didn’t I tell you not to clash with them?” His tone was cold as always but lacked anger.

Wu Di grinned and replied, “They were clearly not convinced of our strength. We had to show them what we’re capable of. That way, they won’t drag us down during future operations.”

Pushing up his sunglasses, Bian Junwu said flatly, “Don’t do it again.”

Wu Di and Kong Sheng laughed, “Understood!”

They knew their captain well. Though he reprimanded them verbally, such power plays were essential for establishing dominance.

Without strength, why would anyone respect them?

Zhang Yi remained silent throughout, unbothered by the situation. None of it significantly affected him, and he had no need to prove himself.

As for Xiao Honglian, Wei Dinghai, and Xing Tian, they quietly reevaluated their strategies.

Chen Jingguan’s defeat was a stark reminder of the investigation team’s formidable prowess. Moving forward, they resolved to tread carefully in their interactions.

Just as the various factions were about to disperse, a voice suddenly called out from a second-floor window.

“There’s a zombie horde approaching!”

Zhang Yi looked up to see a tall, muscular man in his thirties, clad in black combat gear, holding an unusual black sniper rifle.

It was Qi Guangming, the sharpshooter of the investigation team.

As soon as Qi Guangming spoke, everyone noticed the change in the atmosphere.

From the distance, an overwhelming swarm of zombies began emerging in droves.

At a glance, there were at least several thousand.

Xing Tian’s expression darkened as he growled, “Our gathering must’ve attracted these damn creatures!”

The zombies crawled over the ruins, their eyes glowing with bloodlust as they spotted the crowd of survivors.

“Roar!!”

Their guttural howls filled the air as they broke into a frenzied charge toward the group.

Author’s Note