Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies-Chapter 450: The Gathering

Chapter 450: The Gathering

After Zhang Yi’s explanation, Fatty Xu finally felt a bit more at ease.

“Well, that would be ideal. I’m just worried that any change might disrupt our current peaceful life.”

Those who live comfortably tend to resist change, and Zhang Yi understood this sentiment.

Still, he didn’t see the arrival of the Jiangnan District personnel as a bad thing.

The massive zombie and rat infestation in Tianhai City was something Zhang Yi could not resolve on his own.

Yet he also knew that the other factions were too weak to tackle the problem independently.

Over time, the situation would inevitably worsen.

If the Jiangnan District could step in and help, the survival conditions in Tianhai City would greatly improve.

At the very least, Zhang Yi wouldn’t have to worry about the zombies wiping out other factions and turning their attention to his shelter.

From this perspective, Zhang Yi was optimistic about their arrival.

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Aside from Fatty Xu, who was a pessimist, most people in the group shared this positive outlook.

Uncle You, who had a military background, crossed his arms and declared confidently:

“I think we should trust them!

“As the regional leader, the Jiangnan District would never want a massive city like Tianhai to fall into chaos with such a large zombie outbreak.”

Liang Yue nodded in agreement.

“That’s what I think too.”

Under the threat of a zombie siege, everyone hoped for a higher-level force to help solve the pressing crisis.

Although their shelter wasn’t currently affected, no one could guarantee how things would evolve in the future.

If the zombie problem could be resolved completely, it would be the best outcome.

Zhang Yi nodded and said, “Alright then, since the message has reached us, we must go check it out no matter what.”

Turning to Yang Xinxin, he added:

“Xinxin, keep a close watch on the network.

“Even though we’re almost certain this email came from the Jiangnan District, we must still be cautious in case someone used an unknown method to set a trap.” 𝐫ãΝȏᛒΕȿ

The likelihood of this was low but not impossible, and Zhang Yi’s cautious nature led him to remind Yang Xinxin.

Yang Xinxin pouted slightly.

As a world-class hacker, she felt there was no one who could deceive her!

But she still responded obediently, “Alright, Brother Zhang Yi. I’ll make sure the shelter’s network security is impeccable!”

Zhang Yi smiled indulgently at her playful attitude and reached out to ruffle her hair.

“Good. Everyone, eat well at lunch, and we’ll head to the Central Building in the afternoon.

“Remember, stay vigilant and be ready for anything. In this environment, you never know what unexpected events might occur.”

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Over time, they had come to respect Zhang Yi’s leadership.

He might not have the highest IQ among them, but his calm and steady approach made him the most rational and reliable.

Following his plans usually ensured minimal mistakes.

This cautious and methodical personality was an essential survival trait in the apocalypse.

Naturally, Zhang Yi’s group wasn’t the only one to receive the email.

At the same time, every major faction in Tianhai City received the Jiangnan District investigation team’s message.

To them, the email was like a lifeline.

These factions had already been battered by zombies and rat swarms.

The Qingfu Base was forced to retreat underground, avoiding direct conflict with the hordes.

Yangsheng Base had suffered heavy casualties, burning through vast amounts of crude oil just to maintain their current situation.

Chaoyu Base had even fled to the sea, abandoning their port.

This decision was painful for Wei Dinghai, as the port stored a significant amount of valuable supplies.

Meanwhile, the Followers of the Snow God had endured such devastation that their plight was beyond words.

Their camp, except for St. John’s Cathedral, had turned into a living hell.

Zombies and rats slaughtered the living, while the survivors killed rats in desperation to use as a source of protein.

After a week of constant fighting, the Followers of the Snow God had been reduced to half their former numbers.

Thus, when they received the Jiangnan District’s email, the leaders of these factions were overjoyed.

Some suspected it might be a trap.

But in their current desperate state, they had no choice but to step into the trap if it meant even a sliver of hope.

So, all factions prepared their teams and made their way to the Central Building to meet the legendary envoys from the Jiangnan District.

Tianhai City, Tianfeng District, Central Building.

The Jiangnan District investigation team’s vehicles arrived at the site.

The once-majestic Central Building was now mostly buried in snow and ice.

The exposed portion was covered with thick layers of snow.

Without precise coordinates, locating the building would have been nearly impossible.

Bian Junwu and his team stepped out of their customized snow vehicle, which was specially designed for their mission.

Looking at the heavily snowed-in Central Building, Deputy Captain Baili Changqing scratched his neck.

“Wow, I didn’t expect this place to end up like this!

“It’s such a mess. Won’t it be troublesome with so many people coming here?”

Wu Di, standing nearby, replied with a relaxed smile.

“No worries, I’ll handle it.”

He extended his right hand toward the Central Building. A white orb of light formed in his palm and then shot forward with a loud boom!

Wherever the light passed, snowdrifts were blasted away.

In moments, a circular passage leading to the building had been cleared.

Wu Di turned back, smiled, and gestured to Bian Junwu.

“Captain, after you!”

Without a word, Bian Junwu stuffed his hands into the pockets of his black coat and led the way into the Central Building.

Baili Changqing followed closely behind, with the others trailing in order.

From their walking formation, one could infer their hierarchy:

Captain Bian Junwu led the group.

Deputy Captain Baili Changqing came next.

Wu Di ranked third.

Following them were virus experts Meng Siyu and Qi Guangming.

Lastly, top-tier special forces operatives and sharpshooter Qi Guangming, alongside combat expert Kong Sheng, brought up the rear.

Any member of this investigation team was among the best of the best.

The captains and Wu Di, in particular, were on par with or superior to the leaders of major factions.

After entering the Central Building, they cleared the interior snow and found a relatively intact conference hall.

Bian Junwu sat on a soft black sofa, calmly waiting for the representatives of the factions to arrive.

Meanwhile, the rest of the team, though seemingly relaxed, instinctively spread out to survey their surroundings.

Author's Note