Apocalypse: the Most Ruthless Person

Qi Xiaoshuai, free from the constraints of traffic rules, slammed the gas pedal to the floor and raced down the straight road to West Camp Village. He made it in just over five minutes, with most of the time wasted on the bumpy sections.

The remnants of past life’s atmosphere still lingered in the village. Ma Changshou had left in such a hurry with his people that some items, which should have been taken, were scattered at the village’s entrance road, recording the tension of the time.

Out of nowhere, two zombies shuffled slowly along the village road. A cold wind blew, stirring dust that slapped against the zombies, making the whole scene appear extremely desolate and eerie.

”Damn, back in the day, this could apply for the Guinness World Record as the world’s scariest village!”

Qi Xiaoshuai was muttering complaints while hiding the car. If Zheng Xinyu saw his maneuvers, she’d surely know this guy frequently played PUBG. Then he grabbed his steel rod, got out of the car, and put down the two zombies.

After dealing with the danger, he found a relatively tall house, climbed the stairs to the rooftop, where the view was excellent. The Chuhai River Bridge was clearly visible, and with binoculars, you could even see the situation on the North Second Ring Road.

”Hey, this must have been West Camp Village’s lookout post before.”

Qi Xiaoshuai noticed the corner piled high with cigarette butts and a fallen brass gong on the ground. A dust-covered broken sofa appeared very lonely. He casually patted it, stirring a cloud of dust, and then plopped down onto it. Taking out binoculars, he gazed into the distance.

”At times like this there should be a cup of milk tea, and if a phone was thrown in to play games, even if someone rushed an order, it wouldn’t matter...”

Sinking comfortably into the sofa, looking at the bleak scenery afar, Qi Xiaoshuai couldn’t help but feel thrilled. Life in the apocalypse was either dangerous or dull, to find a bit of comfort was truly rare, only it’s too hard to maintain such a state.

When he turned his neck from west to east, his face went rigid!

In the extreme distance of the west on the North Second Ring where they initially came from, there appeared vehicle silhouettes, not just one, but on first glance at least seven or eight.

”Holy crap, Brother Su’s divine foresight!”

He didn’t have time to see clearly the specifics of those vehicles. Qi Xiaoshuai hurriedly grabbed the walkie-talkie: ”Brother Su, Brother Su, there’s a situation, a large number of vehicles appeared on North Second Ring, at least twenty or thirty, coming from the east, repeating...”

While holding the walkie-talkie talking, Qi Xiaoshuai kept staring at the vehicles. Even across several kilometers, he could feel their lightning speed, at least a hundred and forty per hour, not slower than his speed coming to West Camp Village earlier, quickly closing in on Province 52 and North Second Ring’s junction.

”Got it, your work’s done. Hide the car well, lie low in the village. If anyone enters the village, kill if you’re sure, hide if you’re not. If all else fails, call for help!”

Zhang Su’s cold voice came back.

”Understood!”

Qi Xiaoshuai naturally wouldn’t dare sit on the rooftop grandly now. He crouched stealthily downstairs and found an extremely narrow view to observe the avenue.

On Zhang Su’s side, many people looked at him strangely, as if saying, were you some kind of fortune teller?

”Don’t look at me like that. All’s fair in war. I’ve seen even craftier bastards while doing business, so I can guess some of Liao Youzhi’s thoughts. Since they’ve come, today’s show will be splendid...”

Initially, Zhang Su was not sure if the other would come, or just send a small delegation because if he were them, he surely wouldn’t dare show up openly at the opponent’s base. Saying he’d deliver was just a bluff. If it truly came to that, he’d sneak into the village quietly, avoiding conflict!

Unexpectedly, Liao Youzhi came with over a hundred people (judging by the vehicles), clearly intending to settle it thoroughly, which saves effort later.

As he finished speaking, another walkie-talkie in Zhang Su’s backpack rang—it was actually Zhang Xin speaking.

”Younger Brother Zhang, Younger Brother Zhang! We are rushing to you. Damn it, Liao Youzhi demands everyone keep a speed of a hundred and forty, heck, no idea what he’s up to. Be careful!”

The walkie-talkie was very low in volume, only Zhang Su could hear. As he listened to Zhang Xin speak, he kept his attention on another walkie-talkie given to him by Xiao Xuejian.

He hoped Gong Chengming would contact him, unfortunately, there was no movement, which suggested bad news, at least worthy of caution.

Immediately, Wu Daqiang’s communicator sounded the expected voice of Liao Youzhi.

”Zhang Su, you must be listening! It’s quite troublesome to decide on a meeting spot. I have my opinions, he has his reasons, but fortunately, we’ve settled on a town not far from Celestial Horse Island called Beidong Town for our meeting, any problem?”

”Haha...”

”Holy crap, this guy... Kinesis!”

”Truly coincidental!”

Upon hearing Liao Youzhi’s words, several people laughed out loud. Liao Youzhi calculated everything only to end up at Yama Hall’s doorstep—amazing.

Zhang Su couldn’t help but laugh too, really curious who came up with this idea, damn genius!

He really couldn’t imagine this genius decision was Gong Chengming’s ploy, not considering Celestial Horse Island would lay a trap in Beidong Town, but more for his own benefit.

”Yama Corps, ready to receive guests!”

Zhang Su patted his cold cheek and waved to everyone, sparking collective action as he headed toward a vehicle.

The tank driver had already been replaced by Pan Guoliang, driver, captain, and gunner all as he!

”Beidong Town, fine, make your move quick—I can be there in fifteen minutes!” Zhang Su told Liao Youzhi.

”Time’s not the key, Zhang Su. I heard there’s a particularly bad road in Beidong Town for our safety, I propose you stay at the north end of the bad road, I’ll be at the south end, separated, and discuss upon meeting, okay?”

Liao Youzhi looked at the chaos on Chuhai River Bridge, speaking leisurely, guessing that by then, the convoy would have arrived in Beidong Town.

”Why are you calling all the shots, choosing the place, discussing method, you were an official like Old Li before, always planning?”

Zhang Su hopped into the passenger seat, the car shot out, and in the distance, Pan Guoliang had already started the tank, but heading a different direction from the others, driving through barren fields toward Beidong Town, roads impassable for regular cars, but not for tanks.

If for intimidation, the 99 Heavy Tank should be seen upfront, but with lethal intent, it must hide.

In the Cadillac, Li Zongkai couldn’t help but twitch his eyebrows hearing Zhang Su’s jests.

Liao Youzhi smirked, replying, ”Exactly, Li Zongkai’s plan, it’s about protecting you. Little Eagle Association’s leader Liu Yao is a hothead—knowing his men were killed by you, he’s already furious. If you want to avoid conflict, I suggest accepting our plan!”

Bang.

A jolt as the vehicle got onto the road, smoothing out. Zhang Su pressed the communication button: ”You better advise him against raging, lest in this cold he dies suddenly. But the plan is decent enough, I reluctantly accept. Hurry, it’s freezing, I have no patience to wait!”

After speaking, the car already parked behind the barrier on Beidong Town’s north, just a step away, you’re fast, but I’m faster.

Zheng Xinyu’s face wore a grave expression, saying, ”Isn’t it enough with Ju Mumio escorting the hostages for the plan, why must you risk yourself... Or why not have Old Tan strike from the rooftops and shoot Liao Youzhi from afar for simplicity? If that fails, there’s still the tank—fire a few shells at them!”

After Zhang Su disclosed the strategy, Zheng Xinyu had been worried, disguising as a hostage infiltrating the enemy couldn’t make anyone calm.

Zhang Su shrugged easily, saying, ”You’re wrong, the real danger is on Zhuzi. I’m safer lurking in the dark. While Ju Mumio is skilled, she’s not enough alone, we must annihilate them swiftly to quash the fight as quickly as possible!”

”Once someone shoots, chaos ensues—that’s not my desired outcome unless Old Li and his men manage smoothly to our side, taking the rest at once simplifies...”

”And you know me, how could I let others handle everything, I must partake. Now’s the time to cement reputation—Old Yu has been building me up, you sensed it, on some matters, I can’t shirk duty!”

Zhang Su’s fingers lightly tapped the car’s door handle, his heart calm, unfazed by coming events. This confidence stemmed from knowing his capabilities.

Face-to-face talks were a front, hidden was the lethal intent. Regardless of Liao Youzhi’s thoughts, this meeting must eradicate threats entirely.

Using preplaced explosives was optimal, but with Li Zongkai and the guardians present, they couldn’t all perish—that’s not the purpose, true solution lies at the root!

The root of the problem is Liao Youzhi, extending perhaps to his entire faction!

So Zhang Su proposed a decapitation strategy.

Tank and explosives became unnecessary for quelling wide conflict, deployed only when crucial. Once the explosive button is pressed, or shell fired, it shall lead to carnage!