Chapter 867: Lianglong

He carefully observed the youth's expression for a moment, and Xiao Tianming's heart suddenly felt anxious.

It seemed the youth had been enraged by the news, but in fact, the other party appeared not intending to deal with this matter.

Otherwise, one should be asking about the other's specific appearance and means of attack.

"Yuantong, the other side directly attacked and killed people; my child was also tied up by them. This is clearly intended to threaten us."

"The other side also pressed to ask who knew the most about Heiyu's information; Xiao Fei had no choice but to mention your name."

"But knowing full well that our Safe Zone has two Third Levels and still daring to come over, the other side's strength is probably formidable."

"Moreover, they really didn't put the two of you in their eyes!"

Crazy hint.

Xiao Tianming really worries; before long, if the other side really comes to kill, what should we do?

He also wants to save his son, and even more wants to vent this anger.

Letting the Safe Zone's two Third Levels take direct action would be the best outcome.

By Yuanfeng's side, a muscular figure who looked like a strength-type Awakened One chuckled lightly and glanced askance at his anxious face.

"Impossible for it to be Third Level."

"Do you think Third Levels are Chinese cabbage? All over the streets?"

He scoffed, disdainful.

"You haven't gone through the trials, so you don't know how hard it is to advance to Third Level! With so many Awakened Ones worldwide, the few who emerge alive as Third Levels distributed across regions—maybe not even one per province."

"Use your brain."

"The other side is impressive; only the burly man you mentioned who made a move is Third Level."

"But we have two Third Levels here. Which Third Level Awakened One would run over to seek death?"

"Two against one, we still have home-field advantage, with hundreds of thousands of Awakened Ones; only a madman would dare swagger in!"

"If there really were a Third Level intending something against us, they should also be lying in wait, waiting for a suitable opportunity to strike!"

After a round of reprimand, it's a very reasonable speculation.

In reality, any Third Level values life greatly; between themselves, they avoid fighting if possible.

The pressure from zombies and mutants is already huge; who would run over to provoke another Third Level, losing lives and equipment?

Yuanfeng's expression was indifferent; he glanced at the speaking man without changing his countenance.

That person was formerly the Safe Zone's leader, Lianglong.

Both managed to reach Third Level and survive the trials; naturally they are both crafty individuals.

After giving Xiao Tianming, who lowered his head in silence, a half-smile, he lightly added:

"If they don't release the hostages, we will directly mobilize the Awakened Ones legion to attack."

"A few Second Level peaks? Send a Second Level battalion, and they'll surely be wiped out."

"If something unexpected truly happens, we will naturally intervene then."

Hardly had the words finished when the youth turned away on his own, too lazy to say more.

He saw that Xiao Tianming still wanted to say that even if the other side were a Second Level peak, it would be troublesome, and so on.

But he, already a Third Level, simply didn't care about these.

The gap between Third and Second Levels is far beyond what this group of Awakened Ones who haven't undergone the trials can comprehend...

On the other side, upon hearing his words, Lianglong also didn't say much more.

The two of them naturally could see Xiao Tianming's true intentions.

In the reported information, Xiao Tianming likely concealed some actual circumstances, almost wishing to proclaim war based on what the other side said.

Especially his repeated mention that the other side possessed spatial equipment, making him look like a fat sheep.

Such tactics merely aim to have us take action, reducing his own losses while also sending a message to the outside world.

If something happens to Xiao Tianming, the Safe Zone's strongest Third Level will also come to help.

After this news is released, his status will surely rise, turning misfortune into blessing.

If the other side is strong, and by some one-in-a-million chance they are also a Third Level, that would be even better.

In a clash between the two sides, as long as a Third Level dies or is seriously injured, Xiao Tianming, who controls the city garrison, would naturally be the biggest beneficiary.

Staging a mutiny, defecting—also not impossible.

If nothing unexpected happens, Xiao Tianming already had his trusted subordinates replaced upon entering the city, to avoid heavy casualties should fighting break out.

A rather clumsy layout.

These are just the sort of middle-aged people who, before the Apocalypse, liked to study human hearts and enjoyed doing this.

Do they really think Third Levels are fools?

"Clang-"

The underground iron door closed, leaving only Yuanfeng and Lianglong.

Xiao Tianming, having received the order, could only leave helplessly.

No choice; after his intentions were seen through, he could only grit his teeth and summon the Awakened Ones to prepare a siege, while also trying to find a way to rescue his son from the other side's hands.

"This old fellow has other motives, but isn't it also not right for us not to act?"

Lianglong, big and sturdy, casually munched on a spiritual energy fruit while asking the youth.

After reaching Third Level, low-grade spiritual energy fruits don't boost much, but they still have some effect; even if he eats them, he feels reluctant.

Looking at Yuanfeng's back, Lianglong's thought is simple.

These outsiders really do kill; in a sense, they indeed slap the face of Yingshan Safe Zone.

If the other side's strength is indeed great, causing considerable losses to the Awakened Ones inside the city,

then their prestige will also be affected to some extent.

It doesn't matter.

There are too many people; let some die, then some die.

If those outsiders are actually strong, it might instead make the old coffins inside the Safe Zone realize what's truly important.

Their expression was indifferent.

Yuan Feng replied coldly, looking no more than twenty-odd years old, but his actions were seasoned and ruthless, in no way matching his age.

What if the other side is actually three Fourth Rank?

Xiao Tianming that old guy, what he said is partly right. They are clearly heading for Heiyu; if they really want to go in, they will definitely gather intelligence.

An eyebrow lifted.

While speaking, Lianglong glanced at the distant 'target'.

That was a specially made alloy pillar, over twenty meters thick.

The Props exchanged for prestige had extremely strong defense. But now, its surface was covered with dented fist marks.

If they really are three Fourth Rank and also want to go in, then give them Heiyu's intelligence.

As long as that person can afford the price, aside from the core content, there's nothing that can't be said.

Approaching the huge pillar, Yuan Feng seemed unwilling to waste even a moment, silently throwing fast punches at the metal pillar.

The dull, resonant impact sound echoed in the hollow basement.

Even though he had already been promoted to three Fourth Rank, he had never neglected training his body.

He didn't really want to deal with external trivial matters, so he basically didn't care about what Xiao Tianming was talking about.

If the other side really is three Fourth Rank, then peaceful coexistence would be simple.

Really, just because his underlings' 'small soldiers' fought to the death and provoked a bit, it developed into a deadly feud...

That's what it means to have a sick brain.

It's not like they're brainless villains in a movie.

In reality, those who repeatedly weigh options and probe each other, being sufficiently cautious, can live longer.

A few seconds later, Lianglong looked at the youth training hard, shook his head slightly, seeming to somewhat disagree with his idea:

The intelligence from Heiyu is something we exchanged our lives for.

Our current strength is closely tied to Heiyu. To really tell them, are you willing?

Besides, Xiao Tianming that old coffin may have a lot on his mind, but he's also useful.

That guy, no matter what, counts as one of our dogs.

Even when beating a dog, you have to look at the owner...

After a brief pause, a glint of greed flashed in Lianglong's eyes, and he gave a cold chuckle:

Spatial Equipment is probably real.

Without saying whether they are three Fourth Rank or not, even if they aren't, being able to fit a whole tank into a ring, how much more good stuff do you think they have on them?

According to me, we might as well just kill them outright!

At least two pieces of spatial Equipment are definitely worth our effort!

Bang!!

Metal clashed, a fist imprint instantly appeared on the metal pillar.

Following that, the youth's unchanged voice sounded:

We'll see then! If it's not those few people, then kill!