Chapter 1462: Chapter 1026: Elder’s Council Conditions (Part 2)
He immediately placed his hand on the gun holster, but seeing Wu Heng, who played the leader, still sitting in the original position, he slowly relaxed his grip again.
"These people were executed for treason," Wu Heng continued, "Arrange personnel to follow the new officials and take over defense duties."
Then, he solemnly said, "Remember... I want a smooth transition, not chaos."
His subordinate instinctively placed a hand on his gun holster, but the moment he met Wu Heng’s gaze, he slowly let go again.
The captain of the guard team swallowed hard and finally bowed heavily, "Yes!"
The officials left.
Teams of soldiers silently moved through the streets, following the newly appointed officials to take over key areas.
On the city walls, the sentries remained standing straight, but the captains and the person in charge were replaced with new personnel.
...
In the office.
Wu Heng picked up the satellite phone and dialed Qi Hancai’s number.
After two busy tones, Qi Hancai’s efficient voice came through, "Did everything go smoothly on your end?"
There wasn’t much tension in the tone.
After all, this wasn’t the first time such a mission to the enemy base was carried out.
"The leader and the core members here have been dealt with," Wu Heng said while clamping the phone between his shoulder and ear, looking over the base’s defense layout, "Temporarily promoted a local named Zachary."
Then, Wu Heng gave a concise account of the whole process.
After listening, Qi Hancai slowly spoke, "What do you need me to do?"
Wu Heng pondered for a second, then said, "Prepare yourself to come over, we need you to take over here. I’m currently impersonating the enemy leader, and I’ll leave under the pretext of going to the Dawn Alliance for a briefing."
"I’ll immediately gather the translation team and set up an administrative panel," Qi Hancai quickly responded, "The journey takes 8 hours, I’ll depart as soon as I’m ready."
"Send me a message when you’re close, I’ll arrange for someone to pick you up."
"Okay!"
With those words, they ended the call.
Sitting in the study for a while, Glenda was the first to return.
Glenda said, "The military takeover went smoothly. Although I couldn’t understand what they were saying, it seems the handover and appointments were completed."
Then, the other ghosts also returned one after another, reporting on the handover status of crucial locations such as the city wall checkpoints and weapon depots.
For now, everything seemed to be proceeding smoothly.
As dawn broke, the silent refuge gradually awoke.
Knock, knock.
The door was gently knocked.
Zachary entered, now dressed in a meticulously tailored deep blue uniform instead of yesterday’s old clothes. He stood straight upon entering and instinctively smoothed his clothes, "Leader, everything has been arranged as per your instructions."
He said, presenting a list with both hands, "The important departments have completed the handover, and all mobile unit commanders have been replaced with new party members. Here’s the list."
Wu Heng took it, glanced at it, and then looked up at the clock on the wall, "The Vice Leader of the Yama Hall will arrive soon. Personally lead a team to receive them."
"Yes! I’ll go pick them up now." Zachary saluted once more and turned to leave.
...
1:30 PM.
The iron behemoth of the armored convoy rumbled down the main road of the base.
Emaciated survivors huddled in the street corners, their murky eyes watching the dust raised by the convoy.
They murmured among themselves about the flags flying on the armored cars.
Even if they hadn’t seen it before, they could recognize it as the flag of Yama Hall.
The world’s largest refuge, the base where the recognized leader of humanity resided, had actually come here.
The eyes of the survivors were filled with surprise.
The convoy drove straight into the inner fort.
In the study, sunlight streamed through the glass, casting a pattern of light and shadow on the floor.
Qi Hancai, dressed in combat gear, entered the room in military boots, a white owl on her shoulder, followed by a two-meter-tall Skeleton Guard.
However, the guard was completely covered, making it difficult to see anything.
The door closed, and Qi Hancai’s gaze fixed on the ’leader’ sitting behind the desk.
"What are you looking at? Don’t recognize me?" Wu Heng asked, removing the mask.
Qi Hancai smiled, "You didn’t speak, I was afraid of saying something wrong and ruining your plan."
Wu Heng pushed a stack of documents across the table, "These are the newly appointed officials. Once you take over, this will be our first northern sub-base."
Qi Hancai glanced at them, "There won’t be any problems, right?"
"No worries, we can just eliminate another batch if issues arise," Wu Heng casually remarked.
Knock, knock~!
A knock sounded at the door.
Wu Heng put on his mask, Zachary came in, followed by a translator.
"All departments are ready," Zachary said.
"Let’s go and check it out together." Wu Heng stood up, leading Qi Hancai’s Yama Hall team of key members, along with Zachary and others, out of the office building.
Afternoon time.
Wu Heng led Qi Hancai and the others to meet with all local officials, simultaneously introducing the news of cooperation with Yama Hall.
Externally, both parties signed a joint development agreement, rather than completely allowing Yama Hall to take over.
As the sky darkened.
Wu Heng and Qi Hancai returned to the office.
"I still need to play the role of the leader. You’ve arranged accommodations for everyone; stay here for now." Wu Heng said.
Qi Hancai nodded, "I have experience with the remaining matters."
Wu Heng smiled, "Rest well. The environment here isn’t as good as there, but once everything is arranged, you can go back."
"Alright!" Qi Hancai agreed.
With things settled, Qi Hancai took his people to their specially prepared lodgings.
Wu Heng also arranged for guards, then in the bedroom, he opened the boundary door and took the ghost inside.
...
Downstairs.
With the time difference, it was just dawn on Gold and Silver Island.
Xiao Xiao and Bella ran downstairs. Lady was preparing the materials for Evil Qi Bone Forging, and Glenda was upstairs translating the Spiritual Awakening Holy Scripture into Chinese.
Wu Heng came down to the first floor, walked to the room next door.
Pushing the door open, he looked inside.
Xi Ligui sat elegantly on a red silk soft couch, her golden hair cascading like a waterfall, accentuating her snow-white skin.
Completely naked, the Skeleton Rune Master was slowly etching complex patterns along her spine.
Upon hearing movement, Xi Ligui hurriedly hugged her chest, but the motion revealed a curving fullness between her arms.
"Close the door, get out!" Xi Ligui’s ears turned red as she glared with embarrassment and annoyance.
Wu Heng shut the door, "Is it working?"
"You..." Xi Ligui was exasperated, her gem-like eyes sparkling, "Who let you in."
Wu Heng walked over and suddenly leaned down to capture her lips.
"You belong to me now, and I can’t look?" Wu Heng’s fingers gently rubbed her reddened earlobe.
"Hmph!" Xi Ligui turned away, her tongue quickly wiping away the residue on her lips, "I need to draw runes, don’t interrupt."
"I’ll keep an eye on things for you." Wu Heng decided to sit by the couch, his gaze appreciating the Skeleton drawing runes on her like admiring a piece of art.
The bright red runes entwined like vines over her snow-white shoulders and neck, blossoming into an enchanting curse pattern in the hollow of her collarbone.
"Enough! You go out first, I’ll come to find you tonight." Xi Ligui said irritably.
"Not tonight, after I finish my tasks, then I’ll come to accompany you."
"Why does it sound like I’m the one wanting to find you?" Xi Ligui glanced at him sideways.
Wu Heng laughed, "It’s the same."
As they chatted, the phone rang; it was Mini calling.
Upon answering, the voice inside said, "Master, Lady is looking for you with talisman ink!"
"I’m heading out now." Wu Heng got up, kissing Xi Ligui on the lips, "I’ll go out first."
"Hmm!"
Leaving the room.
Lady has prepared everything.
Wu Heng stripped off his clothes, and Lady started drawing runes on him.
...
Noon sunlight streamed through the French windows into the living room, coating the floor with a layer of gold.
Wu Heng finished the ’Evil Qi Bone Forging’ training, with heat still lingering around him.
Dusting off his clothes, he sat on the sofa, listening to Philippa and Robey excitedly recount stories from the morning market, while Mini occasionally chimed in.
At this moment, the door opened, and Wood Elf Shanera walked in.
Feeling the air-conditioning’s cool breeze, she breathed out before sitting opposite Wu Heng.
"The Elder Council sent a message." Shanera deliberately paused, then looked at him, "Guess the outcome?"
Wu Heng assessed her expression.
The raised brow and triumphant eyes indicated good news.
"I guess the Elder Council agreed with our request because of you." Wu Heng answered cooperatively.
Shanera smiled, "Indeed, they agreed."
Leaning slightly forward, her hair cascaded like a waterfall, "However... there’s a condition."
Wu Heng raised his eyebrows and put down his teacup. "What condition?"
Shanera enunciated each word, "The Wood Elf requires... that Gold and Silver Island completely integrate with the Wood Elf Clan."