If these monsters and men are sons of fortune, then Chen Feng is undoubtedly a ruthless, tyrannical plunderer.
He originally possessed neither much talent nor considerable power, but through countless plunders, he acquired strength beyond ordinary reach, much like now...
Chen Feng and Li Linhua are the rulers of their respective forces, but compared to Chen Feng, Li Linhua’s momentum is significantly weaker, completely reduced to a slaughter-ready side.
Yet Chen Feng did not intend to make things difficult for the other party.
According to the captives’ confession, after Xing Yong decided to attack him, Li Linhua immediately opposed it and did not aid and abet the attack against him.
Beyond that, Li Linhua’s abilities also attracted Chen Feng.
Order aims to form an air force; compared to those few mutated birds, the highly reproductive Insect Race is undoubtedly the best choice.
But previously, assembling an air force required three to five Insect Control Masters to form the team, greatly reducing the assembly efficiency.
But now, if Li Linhua is brought back, with her ability to calm the insects, those irritable insects can soon become docile. With proper training, Order’s aerial forces can be quickly established.
Once successful, it might even be possible to assemble a suicide squad, binding high-explosive explosives onto the insects to detonate immediately when approaching the enemy, causing unforeseeable damage.
The main reason for Chen Feng’s outing this time was to gather resources and talents to strengthen himself and advance Order.
Li Linhua undoubtedly became his first target.
Currently, Li Linhua felt somewhat uneasy because she noticed that Chen Feng’s gaze towards her was different. She wasn’t a mindless vase; being able to ascend to a ruling position in the apocalypse was already a symbol of wisdom.
There was no lust in Chen Feng’s eyes, and Li Linhua was well aware that her looks weren’t extraordinary. For someone like Chen Feng, having any woman he wants, it was unlikely for him to have any improper thoughts about her.
Because of the confusion, Li Linhua felt more perplexed and eventually spoke up: "I must apologize to you; I am completely unaware of Xing Yong’s actions. The people in the base... are innocent."
Finishing her words, Li Linhua looked at Chen Feng’s cheek, seemingly trying to discern some thoughts from his face, but Chen Feng remained indifferent: "The perpetrator has already been executed, and I am not a person intrigued by slaughter. In such chaotic times, it’s more imperative that we unite to navigate through these challenging times. I want to invite you to work for me. I need someone excellent to help build an insect army, and you are undoubtedly the best choice!"
Straightforward.
At Chen Feng’s level, there’s no need for so-called courtesies, especially now; he is the knife, Li Linhua is just a small fish on the chopping board. Perhaps from the moment he spoke, this became the set outcome, being the weaker party, she had no choice.
Recruiting her?
Li Linhua breathed a sigh of relief as she initially feared being implicated by Xing Yong, but now it seemed the other party did not mind Xing Yong’s attack.
Nonetheless, upon thinking about it, indeed, Xing Yong foolishly tried to plunder them, believing he could rely on the insect swarm to win. He didn’t realize that the opponent’s strength was beyond imagination, not only the insect swarm was decimated, but even himself was consigned to an icy corpse.
The opponent had immense power and superior equipment; their forces were certainly incomparable to here. If one could leave, it was probably everyone’s wish, but Li Linhua faced some difficulties; she painstakingly built this place, and if she leaves, how would the people here continue to live?
Seeing Li Linhua’s troubled expression, Chen Feng spoke, "Are you concerned for these people’s safety?"
Li Linhua nodded, saying, "There’s a group of cannibalistic creatures eyeing from the north, and currently, without the insects as a barrier, if I leave, others would lose their backbone, chaos would ensue, and the consequences would be unimaginable."
Chen Feng, unfazed, said, "I have traveled here, firstly to temper my strength, and secondly to recruit assistants. Your base, though not large, has many professionals I need. Rest assured, I will help you eliminate those monsters, and regarding the livelihood of the thousands of people, I will also arrange for ships to sail over and bring you safety!"
What’s most important in the apocalypse?
Population!
The population within this base was one of the resources Chen Feng sought from the start; he had already notified Order to instruct the crew to sail over to escort these people back.
Although Chen Feng left Order, the means of communication remained uninterrupted; even without phone communications, the extraordinary Awakened professionals could communicate; it wasn’t challenging.
Moreover, shipbuilding within Order hasn’t been stalled, and with the collective input from goblins and some workers, larger, longer, and more efficient vessels have been developed and utilized.
Chen Feng’s warship serves as a vanguard, and behind them stand reserve forces eager to act. They will secure the spoils using the materials provided by Chen Feng employing faster, safer methods.
However, even after Chen Feng had promised so many things, Li Linhua wasn’t particularly excited; instead, she was worried, seemingly wanting to say something.
Chen Feng’s expression changed, his voice turning somewhat somber, "What? Are you not planning to accept my recruitment?"
"No... it’s not that..."
Li Linhua stood in stunned silence, finally gathering the courage to say, "I have something to tell you... those cannibalistic creatures are not the most terrifying... at the very heart of their camp... there lies another monster..."
"Monster?" Chen Feng frowned slightly.
Li Linhua’s voice trembled, "Yes... it’s a dragon... a black Giant Dragon..."