[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in":3,"chapter-the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-358":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},358276,620,"Chapter 358: 297, Looking Forward to Your Performance","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-358",358,"\u003Cp>Chapter 358: Chapter 297, Looking Forward to Your Performance\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shanaela’s identity turned out to be even more significant than I had previously known.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being the president of the largest merchant group and having family members as key personnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she were to die on Gold and Silver Island, indeed, it would become an issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, she’s living next door to me, and I’m also responsible for her safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng frowned upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imilo said, “You just need to pay more attention. The Starflower Merchant Group has its own guards, and they might not even need your help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, since the Steward has arranged it, I will certainly do well,” Wu Heng didn’t say much else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My interactions with Shanaela have been quite agreeable thus far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If something really happens to her, I’ll do what I can to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm!” Imilo nodded, then continued, “There’s another matter. The association has set a target because pirate groups have been frequently interfering with the shipping routes. Within a month, you and Xi Ligui must take down a third-tier wanted pirate from the bounty list.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng frowned again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like there was plenty of time, but things were urgent at sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s different from being on land; a single voyage could take an entire month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without accurate intelligence, or if the pirates fled by the time you arrived, the month would pass by the time you returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting targets from the association might also be related to the incident of ‘Sha Naila’ being kidnapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there any penalty for not completing the task?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It will be recorded in your file and will affect future promotions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, so there isn’t really a penalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have no intention of climbing any higher anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng thought for a while then continued, “Steward, I lack intelligence. Are there any sources?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imilo picked up a cup of water and took a sip, “You have to develop your own sources. If needed, the association can try to assist you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the other party didn’t have any better solutions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng nodded, “Alright, I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he stood up and left the Steward’s Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned to his own office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre Willow sat straight-backed in her association attire, working at the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Wu Heng enter, she smiled and asked, “Master, is there a problem?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem. The Steward knows ‘Sha Naila’ is living next door, so we need to keep an eye on her safety. The second thing is to kill a wanted pirate on the list within a month,” Wu Heng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre Willow frowned slightly, “Vice-executive, you’ve also been given a task, I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The pirates seem to be quite rampant right now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, the number of merchant fleets coming into the port has indeed decreased lately, likely due to the pirates,” she answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng ruffled her hair, “Hmm, it might not be very safe on the island recently, so try to head back early if you have no afternoon engagements.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, are you heading back now, Master?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m going to buy some Alchemy Materials, so I can’t accompany you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the association, Wu Heng hailed a carriage to head towards Lighthouse Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arriving at Lighthouse Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng visited the Alchemy Material Shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the list from the Skeleton Alchemist, he purchased a certain amount of materials and alchemy tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then chatted with the shopkeeper for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, there had been issues with the shipping routes recently, and the variety of materials began to dwindle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a little while longer, they might run out of stock entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the chat, Wu Heng left the materials shop and entered a nearby tavern to see if he could eavesdrop on any useful intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not having seen or heard anything noteworthy by the time he finished his meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paid the bill, declined the invitation of the attractive maid, and walked towards his residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a note left on the table from Mini.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It said she had gone to the next-door neighbor’s to learn painting with Sister ‘Sha Naila’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Written in Earth’s Chinese characters, the handwriting was quite standard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mini’s nature was lively and enthusiastic; she affectionately called ‘Sha Naila’ sister, and their relationship had become very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Assured that Mini was alright, Wu Heng headed straight to the fourth floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed over the materials and alchemy tools he had purchased to the Alchemy Skeleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.1 Expert’s six arms moved in unison, arranging the items and preparing elixirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smoothness of the actions surprised Wu Heng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The six arms coordinated excellently, leading Wu Heng to believe that transferring to a swordsman or warrior class would also be a good choice for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After watching for a while, Wu Heng closed the door of the room and went back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat at his desk in his office, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The association’s target for killing pirates didn’t have much impact on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just a matter of not completing the task and having it noted on his record.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But within Wu Heng’s original plans,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He intended to collect intelligence on the Flying Dragon Pirate Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flying Dragons had demonstrated a formidable bombing ability in clearing zombies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had long thought of acquiring a few more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I could confirm intelligence regarding the Flying Dragon Pirate Group, then I could settle both matters. How should I develop my own informants among the pirates?.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll visit the Six Ladies tomorrow and inquire about intelligence; it’ll just cost some money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting in the chair, he thought through everything once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he opened the boundary door and headed to Zombie World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the other world, it was likewise noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A convoy of vehicles from the auto repair shop formed a long line; the survivors began to scavenge for supplies in the vicinity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They loaded the trucks and transported everything back to the bus station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng walked out of the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yahong, who was in the distance, saw him and quickly walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took out two bottles of first-level corpse core potions from her backpack and handed them to him, “The Alchemy Skeletons gave these to me when I was delivering corpse cores.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng glanced at them and confirmed they were first-level corpse core potions, then said, “You take one and use it when you have time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After using several potions,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yahong’s constitution had also improved to a certain degree, so it wasn’t necessary for Wu Heng to watch over her every time anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve used several bottles already and still haven’t awakened any superpowers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not that easy. Even if you don’t awaken any, improving your physique is still beneficial,” Wu Heng said with a reassuring smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay then!” Li Yahong accepted the bottle and tucked it into her backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She continued, “By the way, the survivors who joined us the day before yesterday said that when they were escaping, they seemed to have seen a wrecked armored vehicle by the roadside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An armored vehicle by the roadside?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such things were rare to see in a normal city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They weren’t sure, they just said that as they passed by, it looked quite similar,” Li Yahong added, “They were fleeing through a horde of zombies, so it’s not certain whether it was real.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng felt that made sense, “Where did they see it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yahong took out a tablet and opened up the map, zooming into a particular location, “They said it was around here, but the vehicle was moving fast, so they could only be sure it was on this stretch of the road.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng took the tablet and looked at the map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The location on the map was not on the main road beneath their feet but a road towards the south.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also the direction from which those people had escaped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s the zombie situation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yahong continued, “The zombies followed them here, so there shouldn’t be many left along the way. I think it’s worth checking out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also a reasonable assumption since they had fled all this way with a horde of zombies following them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with a Skeleton Flying Dragon bombing from the air, they had been fighting from morning till dusk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if some zombies were left behind, there shouldn’t be many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get ready, let’s go over there and have a look!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yahong went down to prepare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, a bus followed by two trucks arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng boarded the bus with the skeletons, and the army proceeded towards the previous location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bus moved slowly forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dense clattering of bones could be heard from outside the vehicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yahong shared the recent situation and the plans for future development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to her, it seemed that there had been a meeting internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The discussion was quite comprehensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng listened without any objections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought the development direction for the auto repair shop was sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they finished discussing matters, Wu Heng also said, “When we have time, let’s make another trip to the prison and bring all the Alchemy Skeletons here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the front line kept extending, it indeed wasn’t convenient to go back and forth to the prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After considering, Wu Heng decided to arrange for the Alchemy Skeletons to be positioned on the fourth floor of Gold and Silver Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, he could replenish alchemy materials and retrieve elixirs immediately, instead of having Li Yahong make the trip every time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay!” Li Yahong readily agreed, then added, “When the skeletons are brought over, what about the refrigerators and all those bottles and jars?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no need to bring the refrigerators, but bring over all the bottles and jars.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New refrigerators could be found nearby; the main concern was the materials and organ jars left there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I’ll arrange for somebody to transport them here tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good girl!” Wu Heng praised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yahong rolled her eyes at him and then said, “I’m not going back tonight, so later you can see for yourself just how good I am.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looking forward to your performance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s you who’ll be performing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they talked, Qiangzi’s voice came through the walkie-talkie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister Hong, we’ve spotted the armored vehicle up ahead, it really is an armored vehicle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yahong picked up the walkie-talkie, “Are there any zombies?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are, but not many, just a few hundred or so. They’re attracted to the convoy and are rushing over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng released Xiao Xiao, who penetrated the roof of the bus, glanced ahead from mid-air, and then retreated back into his body, sharing its vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far ahead, he indeed saw two military-green armored vehicles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, there were about two hundred zombies wildly charging towards them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Skeleton Army, attack and kill the zombies,” Wu Heng ordered the Big Head Skeleton behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle rustle~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Skeleton Army, marching in formation, instantly charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knocked the approaching zombies to the ground, thrusting spears, swinging iron swords, and battle axes continuously. In the blink of an eye, all the zombies were slain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The convoy stopped to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few people got out of the vehicles, eyes fixed on the blood-stained armored vehicles.\u003C\u002Fp>",1880,"2026-05-30T04:42:17.489Z","2026-06-01T04:30:19.980Z",1,"novelbin.me","b2962c005dc8c3906a83b9c969276b698518e7a9fe9c3ad70e7f811da5c17e61","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-359","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-357",1714,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-cover.jpg"]