Apocalypse: My Tattoos are Ten Yama Kings-Chapter 76 - 75: Entering the Weird Invasion 2.0 Version
This time, without waiting for Bai Ling’Er’s response, Wen Yingying was the first to speak: "The Headless General was slain by you. That day, we all intended to wait for your return before absorbing the Deceitful Qi together."
"But after waiting for several hours, the Deceitful Qi began to dissipate and there was no sign of your return."
"Sister Ling’Er took the initiative on your behalf and had everyone present absorb the Deceitful Qi."
Bai Ling’Er’s approach was very appropriate. The Deceitful Qi from slaying the Yin Soldiers and Yin General was nearly all absorbed by Lin Yuan alone.
The Deceitful Qi from killing the Headless General was far more potent than that from the Yin Soldiers and Yin General.
Since the Headless General was essentially killed by Lin Yuan, it was only fitting to repay this favor.
At this point, Lin Yuan realized he only saw Bai Ling’Er and Wen Yingying, but not Zhang Zhen and Geng Youcai.
Could it be that these two newly recruited underlings have already run away?
It truly is a case of "when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter"; human nature is fickle!
"Where are Zhang Zhen and Geng Youcai?" Lin Yuan asked.
This time, Bai Ling’Er answered.
"After you disappeared, Yingying and I waited here for you, with no time to bother about the two of them."
"I told them they could seek refuge in the official safe haven. But Zhang Zhen refused to leave; he chose to stay."
Hearing Bai Ling’Er’s words, Lin Yuan couldn’t help but nod appreciatively.
I have to say, Zhang Zhen, with his clear yet slightly foolish look, is quite loyal.
Wait a minute!
Lin Yuan caught the meaning behind Bai Ling’Er’s words.
Zhang Zhen didn’t want to leave?
So, does that mean Geng Youcai left?
Damn it!
This Geng Youcai, he’s indeed born with a rebellious streak!
"Where’s Geng Youcai?" Lin Yuan asked.
Upon mention of Geng Youcai, Bai Ling’Er and Wen Yingying both laughed.
Bai Ling’Er suppressed her laughter and said: "Geng Youcai did want to go to the official safe haven. However, after he left, Zhang Zhen got angrier the more he thought about it."
"So he chased after him, gave Geng Youcai a beating, and brought him back."
"Right now, Geng Youcai is in the villa building the safe haven according to the blueprint, with Zhang Zhen keeping a close watch on him to prevent him from running away again."
Learning that Zhang Zhen gave Geng Youcai a beating, Lin Yuan felt instantaneously content.
I wonder what kind of beating Zhang Zhen gave Geng Youcai, how severe the injuries might be!
If they aren’t too bad?
Should I give him another beating?
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Wushan Kunwu.
On the outskirts of the villa area, Geng Youcai was maneuvering wooden mechanical arms, constructing the safe haven’s walls.
That day, after Lin Yuan killed the Headless General, the Deceitful Qi turned into rain.
Since they were Lin Yuan’s people, they absorbed the most Deceitful Qi.
After absorbing a massive amount of Deceitful Qi, Geng Youcai’s tattoo Awakened Ability greatly enhanced.
The originally planned three-month construction of the safe haven now seemed likely to be completed in no more than a month.
It had been exactly seven days since Lin Yuan disappeared, and the outer walls of the safe haven were nearly finished.
Geng Youcai looked quite miserable, not only bruised and swollen but also with a bandage wrapped on his head.
Zhang Zhen wasn’t gentle with his blows!
Even after seven days, Geng Youcai’s injuries hadn’t healed.
However, Zhang Zhen was smart; he didn’t hit Geng Youcai’s arms and legs, fearing he might delay the work.
Geng Youcai continued to operate the mechanical arms, while Zhang Zhen stood by with a half-broken street lamp in hand, keeping a hawk-eye watch on him.
Their current posture was somewhat reminiscent of a slave and overseer from those ancient dramas.
"Zhang Zhen, you must have a serious problem with your brain."
"Why are you watching me all day?"
"Tell me, with the boss dead, why are we still here?"
"With your skills, getting a position at the official safe haven would be a breeze."
"Why are you so stubborn?" Geng Youcai tried to persuade Zhang Zhen to seek refuge at the official safe haven as he worked.
"Nonsense!"
"I’ve heard storytellers say that loyal ministers do not serve two masters. Which of those historic generals wasn’t loyal to the core?"
"Someone like you, in ancient times, would be labeled a treacherous turncoat!" Zhang Zhen retorted indignantly. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎
"The boss is already gone, completely gone!"
"The two of them stand guard at Peace Bridge all day long. Now it’s just you and me here. The Deceitful Evil Spirits outside are getting stronger."
"Who knows, maybe one day the Deceitful Evil Spirits will come and kill us both!"
"Brother, take my advice, let’s head to the official safe haven, it’s safer there!" Geng Youcai persisted in persuading.
"You go if you want, but I’m not going!" Zhang Zhen blurted out.
Geng Youcai was overjoyed upon hearing this. He quickly climbed down from the mechanical arms’ controller car and said to Zhang Zhen: "Are you serious? You’re letting me go; don’t stop me, deal?"
"I am letting you go, but you can’t walk; you have to crawl!"
"If you dare to leave this place, I’ll break your legs!" Zhang Zhen threatened fiercely, weighing the street lamp in his hand.
Geng Youcai’s temper flared at Zhang Zhen’s threat.
Over these days, Geng Youcai thought, he and Zhang Zhen had become friends of sorts. Zhang Zhen might hit him but surely wouldn’t kill him.
It seemed Zhang Zhen was just trying to scare him by saying he’d break his legs.
Geng Youcai, deciding that he would leave today no matter what, wanted to see what Zhang Zhen would do.
With that thought, Geng Youcai glared and shouted at Zhang Zhen: "I swear I’m leaving today!"
