"Is that so?" Meng Chao fell into deep thought.
At that moment, a series of disorderly and heavy footsteps came from Leprosy Village.
It was Strong Arm Zhang Tie, the commando captain of Wild Wolves. When he heard the sounds of gunfire coming from the river of trash, he was worried that the villagers would be at a disadvantage, so he quickly led a large group of Wild Wolves over.
These Wild Wolves were well-trained elite fighters. All of them had awakened to supernatural abilities through genetic mutations, so they were superhumans in another form.
They were also equipped with motorized armor that was specially modified for their unique bodies, so they looked like steel demons with three heads and six arms.
The runic symbols shone with a dangerous light, and the chainsaws let out terrifying sounds. The exhaust pipes rose into the air and kept spewing out hot spirit gas. Besides, they had heavy machine guns with barrels that were even thicker than their thighs. Each of them was equipped with four or five of them.
Their appearance was the same as pouring hot oil on a scene that was about to explode at any moment.
The river of trash was not wide, so the armed gang members in the bunkers on the other side of the river could clearly see what was going on in Leprosy Village.
When they saw that the Wild Wolves Gang had brought out heavy equipment like motorized armor, they became anxious. With the sound of gears turning and rails grinding against each other, a large amount of heavy equipment, including dual-mounted anti-aircraft cannons, were pushed to the firing point.
"Wild Wolves, these guys are seriously not going to let us survive at all!"
Zhang Tie saw the villagers who had fled back pathetically and were moaning on the ground. His eyes instantly turned bloodshot.
He punched the air, and his iron arms, which were even thicker than cannon barrels, let out cracking sounds. He roared, "Give the order! We're going out!"
"Wild Wolves, the situation hasn't developed to the point of no return yet. Let me try again!"
Meng Chao got up quickly and strode to the highest point on the riverbank. "I'm Meng Chao, and I'm representing the abnormal beast research department and secret police to enter the lair to carry out a mission. You should know me. Let me go over and talk to your leader!"
The other side was silent for a while. Then, someone behind the bunker shouted, "We don't know whether you're Meng Chao or something else, but the higher-ups have given the order that Leprosy Village has been locked down. No one can enter or leave!
"If you're really here to carry out a mission, help us maintain order in Leprosy Village. Defend your post and fight to the end!"
"We definitely don't want to give up on Leprosy Village, but where are the reinforcements?"
"You should have seen just how fierce the fire in Leprosy Village is! You should have heard the deafening explosions!
"The explosion and fire have caused a large number of casualties. Countless villagers are homeless, and even food and water are running out!
"We need food and water, we need doctors, we need to settle the homeless, and we need manpower and resources to help us put out the fire to prevent it from spreading to more places.
"Open your eyes wide and look! The fire is getting stronger. If we don't stop it, it will spread beyond Leprosy Village at any moment. At that time, all of Golden Tooth Lair and your home will be burned to ashes!"
The person on the other side was silent for a long time before he said, "I'm sorry. The orders we received were to lock down Leprosy Village and not allow anyone to enter or leave. No one can leave their posts to help you."
Meng Chao shouted, "Who gave the order?"
The other side said, "It's an order from the Survival Committee!"
"This is impossible!"
"Let me talk to your leader. I want to meet Saber Jin Wanhao!"
"I'll convey your opinion to the higher-ups. If Mr. Jin is willing to meet you, he'll naturally summon you," the person on the other side said.
"But before that, Mr. Jin has already said that not even a fly is allowed to fly out of Leprosy Village!"
Meng Chao cursed in his heart and gritted his teeth. "Then how long do we have to wait? Does Saber Jin Wanhao want to watch the fire in Leprosy Village burn for three days and three nights?"
The person on the other side fell silent. He no longer wanted to talk to him.
Only the sounds of all sorts of heavy weapons being moved, locked on to, and loaded could be heard.
Meng Chao could only retreat.
"Did you hear that, Wild Wolf? They're not sincere at all!"
Zhang Tie said angrily. "We can't just wait for them to be kind! We can only rush out with our own abilities!"
"Wait, Wild Wolf, I have a feeling that there's something off about this," Meng Chao said.
"Logically speaking, if the gangs really want you to stay in Leprosy Village obediently, Saber Jin Wanhao should be the one to show up. After all, he was a peerless fighter who was as famous as Battle God Lei Zongchao in the past. Even if he's old and weak and has fallen from Deity Realm, a starving camel is still bigger than a horse. He's still the strongest fighter in Golden Tooth Lair.
"As long as Saber Jin Wanhao comes with the might of a peerless fighter and suppresses all of Leprosy Village, you'll be intimidated by his might, and you'll be obedient for a few more days.
"It's such a simple matter, so why didn't Saber Jin Wanhao do it? Instead, he's letting us fight here?
"Besides, fire and water have no eyes. A fire doesn't care whether you're a villager, a lair citizen, or a Dragon Citizen. If we don't do anything about it, sooner or later, it will affect the entire lair. No matter how much Saber Jin Wanhao doesn't care about your lives, he has to put out the fire!"
"So?"
Wild Wolf thought about it. "What are you suspecting?"
"I don't know either. I just think that if Leprosy Village and the gangs really fight, it won't be in Saber Jin Wanhao's interest," Meng Chao said.
"I'll say it again. I don't understand Saber Jin Wanhao's character, but since he became the Underground Emperor, even if he's just a puppet of a mega corporation, it's impossible for him to be a stupid puppet. Would he give a simple and crude order to not let a single fly out of Leprosy Village? Wouldn't that be forcing you to rebel?!
"In any case, I have to go out and personally find Saber Jin Wanhao. I'll tell him everything that happened in Leprosy Village and ask him about his attitude. Perhaps things will turn for the better!"
Wild Wolf stared at his face and fell into deep thought.
"Even if we take a step back and say that you really want to rush out, you can't just run around like headless chickens. You have to organize your forces, set up a strategy, and have a plan," Meng Chao said.
"Give me twenty-four hours. I believe that the food and water in Leprosy Village won't last one day, right?
"In one day, you can mobilize all the villagers and arm everyone to the teeth. After one day, even if it's just one second, if I don't send good news to you, you can do whatever you want!"
"Uncle Wolf …" Su Mulian said.
"Let me go out with Meng Chao and convince Saber Jin Wanhao, okay?" Su Mulian asked.
Wild Wolf and Meng Chao were both stunned. "What?"
"Since we're going to talk about Leprosy Village's current situation and state our attitude, and we're going to ask for help from the outside world, I'll be the most suitable person to do it. Besides, Grandpa had a close relationship with Saber Jin Wanhao in the past. If I show up, perhaps Mr. Jin will show some respect to my deceased grandpa.
Besides, if we run into any danger on the way, I can heal Meng Chao in time to ensure his fighting strength. "
Su Mulian was determined.
Wild Wolf had clearly softened up a little.
He was just hesitant. He did not want Su Mulian to take the risk.
"Uncle Wolf, I know that you want to ensure my safety, but think about it …" Su Mulian smiled wanly.
Su Mulian smiled wanly. "If I didn't go with Meng Chao and he couldn't convince Saber Jin Wanhao to join us, I would have to follow you and face the bullets from the gangs. Wouldn't I still end up dying if I rushed out with you?"
"Then I'll go," Wild Wolf said with a bitter smile.
"I'll go with Meng Chao to look for Saber Jin Wanhao."
"No, Uncle Wolf, you have to stay in Leprosy Village to take charge of the situation," Su Mulian said.
"We don't know whether there are still monster puppets lurking in Leprosy Village, but with how cunning the abnormal beasts are, there will definitely be, right? If I stay here, I won't be their opponent. It might be even more dangerous for me. "
Her words completely convinced Wild Wolf.
"Zhang Tie, have the Wild Wolves bring back all the villagers near the river of trash. For the time being, don't let them get into a conflict with the gangs across the river. Then, have people put out the fire. Even if they can't extinguish the fire, at the very least, tear down the buildings near the site of the fire and create a firewall so that they can somewhat control the fire."
Wild Wolf gave his orders. "Finally, tell the Wild Wolves and all the villagers that the outside world hasn't given up on us. Reinforcements and resources will arrive within twenty-four hours at the latest. This means that we just need to stay here and defend for the last twenty-four hours!"
Zhang Tie gritted his teeth. His face was full of reluctance.
"Zhang Tie, look behind you. Leprosy Village, which we've been building for decades, might be dilapidated, ugly, messy, and dirty, but it's our only home."
The burning home was reflected in the depths of Wild Wolf's eyes. "Tell me that you're actually the same as me. As long as there's still hope, you don't want to give up on this place, right?"
Zhang Tie was slightly stunned. He sucked in a deep breath and nodded. "Got it, Wild Wolf. I'll make arrangements for my brothers now."
"Thank you, Wild Wolf!"
Meng Chao was overjoyed and said excitedly, "I won't let you down. I'll definitely bring good news back within twenty-four hours!"
"No, you don't have twenty-four hours."
Wild Wolf's gaze was as fierce as lightning. He enunciated each word clearly. "Twelve hours. You only have twelve hours at most. The situation changes rapidly. If you still can't bring accurate news within twelve hours, I won't be able to guarantee anything."
Su Mulian still wanted to speak, but Wild Wolf had already extended his hand to stop her. He enunciated each word clearly. "You don't have to say anything, Ms. Mulian. This is my bottom line."
"It's a promise, Wild Wolf!"
Meng Chao extended his hand as well and said firmly, "I'll definitely bring good news within twelve hours, but during this period of time, I hope that you'll … hold on in Leprosy Village!"
Slap!
The two of them struck each other's palms and made an oath.
"Big Brother Chao, let me go with you!"
A 'Ji looked as if he was deeply moved by them and felt his blood boil. He jumped up and swung his thin fists. "I want to do my part for Leprosy Village too!"
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