activa-t Chapter 60 Hidden Dangers
Chapter 60 Hidden Dangers
A cold wind blew across the river, and it was quiet and desolate.
Large and small warships rose and fell in the harbor. The large warships were crowded with a chaotic mob of people, their cries, sobs, and shouts all mixed together.
Three figures stood atop the small warship; they were Fang Hongxuan and two others.
"My lord, please take good care of yourself on this journey. Fortunately, we were prepared, otherwise the people of Chengjiang City would have been completely lost."
"However, the ship is short of supplies and can only last for two more days at most. I hope that you will consider the people here and speed things up."
Ji Lang's voice trembled, as if he had suffered a great injustice. It was because he could only watch helplessly as his brave men, in order to protect their comrades, turned into unforgivable walking corpses.
"How many soldiers are still capable of fighting?"
"My rank is Commander, and I command no more than five hundred soldiers. Now, after careful calculation, only two hundred and seventeen remain unharmed..."
"Sir, something terrible has happened! The zombies are gathering in ever-growing numbers, and the brothers covering the rear are already overwhelmed. The line... has broken..."
"What?!"
Ji Lang was horrified. Ignoring his grief, he climbed to a high place and looked out. He found that a group of zombies had already gathered at the street corner, and the one leading the charge was none other than his former subordinate.
"Quickly, cut the ropes and set sail immediately! Abandon all the civilians who haven't boarded yet! Leave fifty people behind to buy a little more time for the two ships."
"Bring me my sword! Put on my armor!"
"Lord Ji, you should retreat first. Without your command, what chaos will the hundreds and thousands of people on the ship descend into?!"
The armored soldiers beside him pleaded, but Ji Lang remained unmoved.
"There are only generals who lead the charge, not cowards like Ji Lang. My mind is made up. You are disobeying orders; are you perhaps plotting a rebellion?"
"As for my children, I hope you will all take care of them..."
Fang Hongxuan stepped forward to stop Ji Lang, and even his usually icy expression softened slightly.
"Chief Ji, you all go ahead. I'll stay behind to cover your retreat and buy you a moment..."
"Absolutely not! My lord has important matters to attend to and cannot perish in Chengjiang City!" Although Ji Lang was deeply moved, he did not accept the suggestion.
"The duty of the Demon Extermination Captains is to protect the peace and tranquility of the people in this region. Since it is a plague and evil spirit, it is only natural that we should be the first to take the lead..."
Although Jian Shiqing was offering advice, his tone was exceptionally firm, brooking no argument. Chen Qinghe, standing beside him, did not respond, but silently stood behind Fang Hongxuan.
A few days ago, he had already deserted from the port of Niujia Town. Now that the same thing has happened again, how could he be willing to repeat the same mistake!
Upon hearing this, Ji Lang burst into tears, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders. He sternly ordered the armored soldiers around him to board the ship.
When only four people remained around him, he finally burst into tears.
"I obtained the information about these 283 people by asking them door to door. They all have names and are the apple of their parents' eyes."
"I never imagined that just a few hours later, I would be separated from them by death... How can I face their still-living parents..."
"If they died on the battlefield defending their country, that would be a worthy death. But they died because of their own people's conspiracy... How can I accept that?!"
"It was all my fault for failing to properly investigate and letting the thieves into the city, which led to this disaster. Half of the people of Chengjiang City died indirectly at my hands..."
The rough-faced man in front of the three men, who was only about thirty years old, burst into tears. In just a few breaths, he wiped away his tears.
"This humble general...this humble general is just too tired...I hope you gentlemen will forgive me for making a fool of yourself."
"Let's get on the ship quickly..."
Ji Lang bowed solemnly once more before reluctantly boarding the ship, turning back every few steps...
"You two should board the ship first. I feel more comfortable traveling alone. If you both stay here, it might be difficult for you to get away."
Fang Hongxuan patted Chen Qinghe on the shoulder without saying a word. However, although Chen Qinghe was a novice, he was quick to react. Almost instantly, he thought of Fang Hongxuan's idea.
"Looks like we'll be fighting side-by-side again..."
Jian Shiqing silently walked towards the warship, preparing for the voyage. He was not the kind of person who would act recklessly when his blood boiled.
in contrast
He is more suited to the team-based model where everyone works together.
"Although I haven't specifically tested it, it's still about fifty steps away. If it exceeds that distance, I'm afraid something might go wrong."
"That's enough..."
The horde of zombies shoved and jostled each other, with those prone tripping over other charging zombies. The spacious harbor was transformed into a wall of corpses.
Blood flowed freely, and screams and howls echoed all around.
The zombie, covered in abscesses and red fur, sped toward Fang Hongxuan's location. Hair and various tissues could still be vaguely seen between its teeth.
For some reason, ever since he started using his talent frequently, Fang Hongxuan felt that his previously suppressed bloodlust was becoming increasingly difficult to control.
In the heat of battle, he would even unconsciously glance at the arteries throughout his enemies' bodies. Just thinking about the impending bloodbath filled him with excitement, even a hint of anticipation.
"This state is definitely not normal."
"But if I don't use this talent, I won't be able to defeat the enemies I encounter..."
"Upon returning, I must inquire in detail about Master Huikong's Nirvana Pill..."
'Clang'
The sword was drawn, and a chilling glint of light flashed as it fell. The zombies that had gathered around were all beheaded.
The spurting blood splashed all over Fang Hongxuan's face, but the expected rejection did not occur.
Instead, an expression of enjoyment replaced his previous indifference. His seemingly frenzied appearance was completely unlike Fang Hongxuan's former self.
This left the two people in the distance looking at each other, unsure of what to say.
"Is it a side effect of my talent... or is there something else going on?"
"Hmm? Could it be that our comrade has been infected by the tainted blood? Are we going to kill this person to keep the secret?"
Honestly, Chen Qinghe leaned more towards Fang Hongxuan. Perhaps it was because they were both time travelers, and it felt like meeting an old friend in a foreign land.
Therefore, Chen Qinghe subconsciously skipped the idea of communicating with Jian Shiqing.
However, for Jian Shiqing, Fang Hongxuan was not only his comrade-in-arms, but also his benefactor who had saved his life on three separate occasions.
All things considered, he was naturally thinking of Fang Hongxuan's best interests. Seeing that Chen Qinghe hadn't mentioned it, he naturally wouldn't say anything more.
Through a series of coincidences, the atmosphere inside the cramped warship became strangely tense. Both men tacitly stopped discussing the matter.
...
The faint golden light emanating from Cuo Jin was covered in the filth and blood of the walking corpses, and the blood flowing in the grooves was sizzling as it evaporated.
Fang Hongxuan grew increasingly excited as he killed, his eyes gleaming with an ever-increasing red light.
However, at that moment, a sharp pain in his palm pulled him back to reality. A sizzling sound emanated from his palm, accompanied by wisps of white mist.
Fang Hongxuan's body was covered with bite marks, yet he felt no pain and did not experience any unusual symptoms.
As the body absorbed the filthy blood from the skin, the previously conspicuous wounds quickly disappeared, as if it were all an illusion.
"What...is wrong with me...?"
...