When Zhang Xiaoqiang and Dao Ming stood on the tarmac, they were shocked by the panic in front of them. Countless people were running around the airport, holding bundles of tarpaulins or other items. The main body of the building that was pushed down to be used as a fortification had its doors and windows sealed. People were entering and exiting the building, transporting valuable equipment and supplies to be used as a temporary warehouse. The collapsed building was not sturdy to begin with, and small collapses would occur from time to time, burying the people who were entering and exiting the building. However, they did not have time to rescue them. They were rushing to send food and other supplies to other rooms that had not collapsed yet. For the upcoming storm, Mo Shaoyun valued supplies more than lives. After all, without food, more than 100,000 people would starve to death.
Black smoke rose from the river in the distance, and the sound of anti-aircraft guns firing was scattered but continuous. Heavy machine guns were also firing chaotically. Groups of heavily armed soldiers carrying dismantled machine gun parts and ammunition boxes knocked down the panicking survivors and rushed to the riverside. The clouds in the sky were like a big pot that was upside down on everyone's head, making everyone's heart heavy. In the wasteland further away, countless survivors were sitting there looking at the strange sky numbly. They knew that the storm was coming, but they could not do anything about it. The city was about to be invaded by mutant beasts, and even the evolved humans had to retreat. If they went back, there would be no chance of survival. Even if there was no place to hide from the rain, they could only wait for the rain to come.
The seemingly numb survivors were not as confused as they appeared to be. All the low-lying areas were filled with weak women and children, and the slightly higher areas were filled with strong men. Most of the men had plastic sheets and waterproof materials, but the women and children had nothing. Occasionally, when one saw the bruises on the women's faces, they knew that Mo Shaoyun had done everything he could to get them these supplies. However, the quantity was limited, and only the men could get them. The women could not compete with the men.
Standing on the tarmac, Mo Shaoyun ran to Zhang Xiaoqiang with a bitter face. It seemed like he was going to ask Zhang Xiaoqiang for advice. Zhang Xiaoqiang had no idea what to do. Everything was out of his control, and he could not think of a solution. His mind was in a mess, and he felt like he had abandoned the world.
Zhang Xiao Qiang wanted to hide far away from all of this, even begging for it to be a nightmare. However, the anxiety on Mo Shao Yun's face and the chaos around him could not be faked. As the leader of these people, he could not fake it either. Dao Ming stood at one side and sighed. Zhang Xiao Qiang also saw that Jian Zhan was standing at a distance with his arms crossed. Zhao Deyi was leading a few soldiers to maintain order, executing some of the survivors who tried to steal. He had to bear all of this himself, and at this moment, he felt that he was at the end of his rope.
"Zhang Xiaoqiang, what should we do?" Mo Shaoyun asked Zhang Xiaoqiang anxiously.
"Zhang Xiaoqiang, Fleet Commander Gao Feng asked you what should we do with the Yangtze River Fleet?" A staff officer followed closely behind Mo Shaoyun and asked Zhang Xiaoqiang.
"Zhang Xiaoqiang, there are people spreading rumors among the survivors, and many are planning to escape. What should we do?" Zhao Deyi left his team and ran to Zhang Xiaoqiang to ask for advice.
All the questions were directed at Zhang Xiaoqiang. Zhang Xiaoqiang had just experienced a huge battle, and his body was full of injuries. The blood and smoke on his face made him look terrible. The worst thing was not his external injuries, but the pressure he was under. He had never been so anxious before. Even in the most hopeless situation, Zhang Xiaoqiang could see a ray of hope, and he would work hard for it. But now, he could not see any hope at all.
The mountain-like pressure made his back hunch slightly, and his mentality became abnormally agitated. His fierce eyes swept across the people in front of him, and he suddenly roared, "Don't ask me what to do. I gave you the power, so you have to live up to this power. You are all in charge, personally appointed by me. I don't care what you think of, or what ideas you can come up with, I only want results, no matter if it's bad or good. As long as it's results, I'm very busy and very annoyed. Now I need to rest, so do as you see fit …"
Do as you see fit … "Zhang Xiaoqiang did not follow Zhang Xiaoqiang, and he looked at Zhang Xiaoqiang's back. Suddenly, Zhang Xiaoqiang pointed at Dao Ming and shouted," You saw it. I don't care who you used to be, but we are in the same boat. If I am not doing well, you will not be doing well either. From now on, you will help Jian Zhan to manage the evolutionaries that have retreated from the city. If there is a need to fight, you will be at the front … "
He looked at Zhang Xiao Qiang's back as he turned to look at Jian Zhan, who was crossing his arms and doing nothing, as well as Chen Yu, who was following behind Jian Zhan. His heart was filled with an indescribable feeling. From now on, he was Zhang Xiao Qiang's subordinate, and all the pressure would naturally be shouldered by Zhang Xiao Qiang. All he had to do was complete Zhang Xiao Qiang's orders, and he would no longer have to worry or scheme like before. There was also the constant threat of danger that hung over his head every day. Thinking up to this point, he felt a rare sense of relief, and the fighting spirit that had been suppressed by the Blood Phoenix had once again returned to him.
A table full of dishes was devoured by Zhang Xiaoqiang. After eating, he took a hot bath. While soaking in the tub, he discovered that most of the wounds on his body had healed. His self-healing ability had unknowingly improved, and the wound at the corner of his mouth had healed. However, due to the severity of his previous injuries, a black centipede-like scar had been left behind. The scar extended from the corner of his mouth all the way to his cheeks, and it looked quite horrifying.
Touching the scar at the corner of his mouth, Zhang Xiaoqiang let out a long sigh and sank into the hot water. The boiling hot water caused his hair to flutter, and a layer of soot-like substance rose to the surface. Then, Zhang Xiaoqiang broke out of the water and stretched all the bones and joints in his body. After a series of cracking sounds, Zhang Xiaoqiang came out of the bath naked and stood on the carpet. Looking at his muscular body in the mirror, he felt the explosive power coursing through his body. The confidence that he had lost before had returned to him at this moment. Although he still could not solve the various problems he was facing, his heart was no longer dispirited and running away.
Neatly dressed, Zhang Xiaoqiang walked out of the room and saw a giant water snake that was as tall as a mountain coiled in the open space. Around the water snake was a crowd that looked like ants. Xi 'er was talking to Chen Yu next to the water snake. Chen Yu looked very impatient, while Xi' er looked helpless. Then, Zhang Xiaoqiang's heart skipped a beat, and the killing intent in his body suddenly expanded, forcing a figure out from behind him. When he turned his head, he saw Jian Zhan with an unnatural expression.
"This … the scimitar that you helped me keep …"
Jian Zhan felt very uncomfortable. The Firebird Scimitar was his treasure, and now it was not moving at all on Zhang Xiaoqiang's back. Looking at Zhang Xiaoqiang, it seemed that he had no intention of returning it. He wanted to take the opportunity to steal it back from Zhang Xiaoqiang, but the killing intent that was even stronger than before could easily push him away. Not to mention that his life had been saved by Zhang Xiaoqiang before, so he was too embarrassed to ask for it back, so he could only speak in a humble tone.
"You're too weak, and you're not worthy of this scimitar. We'll talk about it when you become stronger …"
Zhang Xiaoqiang was in a bad mood, so his tone was naturally not good either. The Firebird Scimitar was not as useless as he had imagined. It was all thanks to this scimitar that he had fought the Blood Phoenix. Not to mention, he had discovered the secret behind the Firebird Scimitar, so he naturally would not return it to Jian Zhan. Zhang Xiaoqiang's words caused Jian Zhan's expression to turn bitter. Just as he was about to argue, an orange-yellow colloid flew in front of Jian Zhan, and a strange fragrance rushed into Jian Zhan's nose. His eyes lit up, and he raised his hand to grab the colloid. However, he did not know that Zhang Xiaoqiang was deliberately provoking him. Zhang Xiaoqiang grabbed the colloid the moment it touched his fingertips.
"You want it?"
Zhang Xiaoqiang weighed the colloid in his hand and smiled. The black scar on his face made his smile look strangely terrifying. Jian Zhan was already in a daze. He could not defeat Zhang Xiaoqiang, and if it were anyone else, he would have snatched it from him. Right now, he could only try his best to control himself, but the greed in his eyes could not be erased.