Cooking Gourmet Meals in the Apocalypse

Chapter 198: Chapter 195: Two People Thought Dead Both Appear at the Same Time?

Chen Xing had once called him to say that the Military Department originally belonged to the Li Family, but the Military Brigade Commander was secretly working for the Lu Family. As a result, he was now on bad terms with both sides.

The Lu Family never treated his forces as their own, and the Li Family also found him unreliable.

Although they remained in the safety zone, the Li Family no longer allowed the Military Department anywhere near their core territory.

Stripped of his authority, the Military Brigade Commander naturally wanted to strengthen his own position to find a better backer.

That was when he thought of Captain Lu.

He had asked Song Yiguo’s people for news about Captain Lu more than once.

He also knew Captain Lu was returning today, which was why he had come to win him over.

Unfortunately... Chen Xing had already given him a heads-up, telling him to be clear-headed.

The Military Department was already a tarnished brand.

She also said that the Military Brigade Commander had tried to move against him multiple times, so this was a good opportunity to settle the score between them.

’Killing me, killing the Military Department’s soldiers, and the people at the sanatorium... I have to avenge these things.’

So, when the fight broke out, he went straight for the Military Brigade Commander.

The Military Brigade Commander was caught off guard and knocked to the ground by Captain Lu’s superpower.

The men from the Military Department were all stunned.

It took Captain Lu just one move, and it was ruthless and precise.

His superpower was clearly on a much higher level than theirs.

How could they have known that Captain Lu’s superpower had been continuously improving?

Not only did he practice regularly, but he also took the Superpower Group to nearby small towns to kill zombies, enhancing his team’s superpowers.

This way, they didn’t have to waste their own Crystal Cores and could even improve their combat skills during the fights.

So... in a short period, his superpower had advanced rapidly, far surpassing that of an ordinary Superpower User.

The Military Brigade Commander still had a breath left in him.

He couldn’t believe that Captain Lu, who had been so loyal to him, would use such a despicable method to ambush him.

”Military Brigade Commander, you’re the one who taught me that this is an age where the strong prey on the weak!” After speaking, he gave the Military Brigade Commander no other chance, immediately following up with a second superpower and finishing him off.

’Chen Xing taught me that if you want to survive, you have to strike faster than your enemy.’

The soldiers from the Military Department were completely dumbfounded.

They considered taking Captain Lu down, but they knew they were no match for him.

But... if they just did nothing, they wouldn’t be able to answer for it.

Captain Lu had no intention of killing them; after all, they were comrades who had been through life and death together. ”You can tell them I was the one who killed the Military Brigade Commander. But you want me to go with you quietly? Sorry, I value my life too much!”

At that moment, Xiao Wu ran in.

He had heard that the Military Brigade Commander had brought men to find Captain Lu and, feeling uneasy, rushed over to check.

When he saw the Military Brigade Commander’s body, he was relieved. ”Boss, are you okay?” As for the men who had abandoned Captain Lu before, he didn’t even spare them a glance.

Captain Lu nodded.

Seeing that Xiao Wu looked more spirited than before, had filled out, and carried himself with an impressive air, the soldiers from the Military Department now somewhat regretted not following Captain Lu to the death back then.

They had heard that the group Captain Lu led had suffered no casualties and that their combat strength was exceptionally high.

Their business was also doing extremely well, and their food and lodging were much better than in a typical safety zone.

’What could we do but be envious?’

They could only leave, dejected.

Before long, Chen Xing returned.

Chen Xing didn’t say much.

She just asked him to help Song Yiguo during this period.

”Song Yiguo is at a critical juncture right now. If you help him, he will definitely be grateful to you! If anything happens in the future, at least the factory area will have some protection!” Chen Xing didn’t mention that Song Yiguo had become frightening.

’She wanted Captain Lu to help Song Yiguo not just for his protection, but also hoping that, for the sake of their mutual aid, he wouldn’t make a move against them.’

Captain Lu listened to Chen Xing.

’Listening to her was never the wrong choice.’

Ever since they joined Brother Xiao’s team, everyone had helped each other without any backstabbing or scheming.

It was like a harmonious big family where everyone worked together with one heart.

As for Song Yiguo, he couldn’t find the Lu Family’s hiding place for the time being, but the Li Family started making trouble.

They claimed the Song Family shouldn’t let a personal grudge affect the entire safety zone.

Two of the Four Great Families had been forced out of the National Capital Safety Zone by the Song Family. Did the Song Family intend to monopolize the safety zone?

Li Ruixiao was practically spitting as he spoke, acting as if he were an agent of justice.

Song Yiguo looked at Li Ruixiao without a flicker of expression. ”Your Li Family can also withdraw from the safety zone. I certainly won’t stop you!”

Li Ruixiao: ”...”

’How arrogant did Song Yiguo’s words sound to him?’

”Song Yiguo... you’re acting like no one else matters, aren’t you?” Li Ruixiao tried to pull rank as an elder.

’Didn’t he have to call me Uncle Li back in the day?’

”When the Lu Family made a move against my father and Yan Junxi, I didn’t see you meddling then, did I?” Song Yiguo’s tone was light.

But how much resentment was hidden in that tone, as calm as still water?

’If the Li Family had shown even a shred of justice, would the Lu Family have dared to bully the Song Family like that?’

’They turn a blind eye when my family is bullied, but when I teach the Lu Family a lesson, they want to stand up for them?’

’As expected... the Li Family is also involved with the Lu Family.’

’They better hope I don’t find any proof that the Li Family has harmed my Song Family. Otherwise, I’ll flatten them too, no matter the cost.’

Knowing he was in the wrong and seeing how aggressive Song Yiguo was, Li Ruixiao softened his tone. ”Yiguo, don’t say that. There’s a misunderstanding here!”

”A misunderstanding?” Song Yiguo sneered and stood up from the sofa in the Four Great Families’ meeting room. ”Uncle Li, we both know how things are with the Four Great Families. If you’re not afraid, feel free to get involved. But when the time comes... don’t blame me for not showing you any respect!”

’One thing was certain: Li Ruixiao would never stand with the Song Family.’

A shiver ran through Li Ruixiao.

Watching Song Yiguo’s departing back, he felt a chill rise within him.

Chen Xing stayed in the Capital City for a few days without incident.

The Lu Family, the Li Family, and even the nearly-finished Situ family all went completely quiet.

Another half-month passed in a flash. Although the Song Family had destroyed several of the Lu Family’s camps, the damage wasn’t significant.

’I should probably leave for a while and take care of my own business.’

During this time, because the factory area needed manpower, she had already sent Captain Lu back with his people.

She was on her way to Song Yiguo’s office.

Since the Lu Family was gone, she had also moved into the residential area of the Four Great Families, along with 00002 and Number Three.

Li Chen had already gone to the factory area with Captain Lu.

On her way, her phone beeped, followed by a series of text message alerts.

She picked it up and saw it was a text from a stranger.

It was several photos...

And the photos were clearly of Hao Wenli, who had been dead for some time, taken from various angles and in different poses.

Chen Xing stared at the photos in disbelief.

’I clearly took Hao Wenli’s Crystal Core.’

’How could she possibly be alive?’

Two minutes later, another text came in.

[Hao Wenli is still alive. This is a free tip from me. She’s in the United States now! Love, nightingale.]

Chen Xing: ”...”

Her mind was instantly reeling.

’Suddenly, two people she thought were dead had shown up at the same time?’

’Should she believe it?’