The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse - Chapter 351

Chapter 351: Chapter 292, No Shortage of Suitors

She bought the house next door?

During the renovation next door, I had guessed what kind of person would move in.

Some local dignitaries, or perhaps the head of a major business consortium.

But I never imagined it would be the wood elf hostage we rescued a while ago.

This area is indeed quite nice.

But ‘Sha Naila’ is the chairman of the largest cross-ocean Elf Commerce Association—why would she choose to live here?

“What’s wrong? Master, do you know her?” Mini asked softly, seeing his expression.

Andre Willow also looked over curiously.

Wu Heng replied, “It just reminds me of someone who looks a bit like the person you described.”

“Is it someone from the association?” Mini pressed.

“Not from the association. On a previous mission, we rescued a wood elf hostage, sort of like the one you’re describing,” Wu Heng explained.

“Oh, so are we going to go?”

“Do you want to go?”

Mini gently shook his arm, saying, “Not really, it’s just that being closer to neighbors can make future interactions easier.”

“Hmm, that’s true. Let’s get ready then; we’ll go to their dinner party tonight,” Wu Heng said.

“Yay!” Mini cheered.

She took Andre Willow with her to prepare their dresses.

Wu Heng arranged for the skeletons to guard the house and went back to his room to look for his formal attire.

Having met her once when we rescued her, it was not a bad idea to maintain a friendly neighborhood relation, considering her high status.

Especially since the Yeko Kingdom was a bit chaotic.

I might be able to purchase some needed goods through the wood elves.

…

Inside the room.

Wu Heng donned a blue noble suit embroidered with intricate designs.

Andre Willow neatly adjusted his collar and said, “It looks great; you really suit these noble outfits.”

“You both look very nice today,” Wu Heng said as he ruffled her hair.

Andre Willow smiled and hugged his waist, leaning her head into his chest.

Tap tap tap~!

Mini ran up in a dress, lifting her skirts, “Master, are you ready?”

“Let’s go; pick up the gifts we’ve prepared.”

“Okay!”

Wu Heng led the two downstairs, along with four skeleton attendants, and headed straight out of his house to the one next door.

…

Gently knocking on the door.

A middle-aged woman opened the door.

She looked at Wu Heng and the two maids, smiling, “You must be Deputy Steward Wu Heng. The lady has prepared the dinner banquet; please come inside.”

“Hmm.”

The woman must be the steward.

Normally, stewards tend to be male.

But some women, for convenience, become female stewards as well.

Wu Heng nodded and led the maids and attendants into the courtyard.

Different from the barren yard of his own, this place had flower beds already blooming with paths and green leaves, not yet flowering but looking like they had been growing for some time.

Everyone looked curiously at the arrangements in the yard.

Considering they just moved in today, how did the plants grow so fast?

They followed the female steward directly into the mansion.

Pushing open the doors, the clean white stone floor came into view, surrounded by delicate decorations, with a crystal chandelier covered in illuminating stones hanging above.

All three opened their eyes wide.

So wealthy!

The illuminating stones on the crystal lamp and the items around probably cost more than the house itself.

Tap tap tap~!

Footsteps sounded.

A tall and full-figured silhouette slowly descended the stairs.

Looking up, Wu Heng narrowed his eyes slightly.

It was indeed ‘Sha Naila,’ the wood elf he had rescued from the amber.

Her skin was tender and pale as jade, her deep and bright eyes carried the proud demeanor of an elf, her gray-blue hair was tied up, and she wore a purple off-shoulder bandage dress.

Walking down gracefully, her figure was captivating.

Her gaze swept over the people present.

Finally, it rested on Wu Heng, her face softened a lot as she said softly, “Deputy Steward Wu Heng, I didn’t expect you to be my neighbor.”

“Lady Shanaila, we meet again,” Wu Heng replied with a Human Race courtesy.

Mini and Andre Willow also greeted her and handed the gifts they were carrying to an attendant nearby.

Shanaila still smiled, “It seems we really do have fate.”

“It’s an honor to know you,” Wu Heng replied.

“Is that so? Then I’ll take your word as truth,” Shanaila’s bright eyes glanced through his gaze and continued, “Let’s go. The dinner is ready; we can talk while we eat.”

The three followed her to the dining room.

The long dining table was already laden with a bountiful spread.

Wu Heng had not seen many of the dishes before, and the few he could recognize were alchemy cuisine, considered quite precious.

The wealthy really know how to enjoy life.

After exchanging a few courteous words, they began to sit down and eat.

The Wood Elf’s behavior was dignified and graceful, even when eating, she chewed slowly and with poise.

After taking a simple bite, Wu Heng looked up again and saw the Wood Elf opposite him, resting her chin in her hand, looking at him with a face full of tenderness.

“Uh, Lady Shanaila, what made you think of buying a house here?” Wu Heng initiated a topic.

“Hmm, I didn’t have a residence on Gold and Silver Island either, saw this place was nice, and just bought it,” replied Shanaila with a smile.

“So, Lady Shanaila plans to stay on the island for a long time?”

Lifting an eyebrow, Shanaila retorted playfully, “Aren’t you satisfied with me as a neighbor?”

“Of course not, being neighbors with you is a good thing.”

Shanaila’s face broke into a smile, and she winked at him as she lifted her fruit wine and took a delicate sip, leaving a faint kiss of her lips on the edge of the cup.

“Sister, how come all the flowers in your yard are blooming?” Mini interjected.

“We’ve developed a kind of elixir that has a stimulating effect on plants. When you leave, I’ll have someone bring some for you. Just add the elixir to the water and water the soil normally,” explained Shanaila with a smile.

“That’s too kind of you!”

“Some elixirs are not that precious,” said Shanaila, and then she continued gazing at Wu Heng, “Deputy Steward Wu Heng, where are you from?”

“A small town in Yeko Kingdom.”

“Oh, the Yeko Kingdom, it’s a lovely place.”

As they ate, they discussed various topics of mutual interest.

It seemed that the Wood Elf opposite Wu Heng showed no hostility towards the profession of ‘Necromancer’.

Rather, she seemed overly concerned.

She inquired about his background and his past life.

This kind of questioning didn’t concern personal safety but gave the impression that the other party was simply curious about him.

The sort of inquiries one might make during courtship.

After dinner,

they continued to chat in the parlor for a while.

As evening approached, they stood up to say goodbye to the Wood Elf and left her residence.

Shanaila had someone send over the elixir, then waved goodbye to the group.

…

Back at their own dwelling.

Patting her belly, Mini commented, “Sister Shanaila is really nice, pretty, gentle, and wealthy.”

“It’s our first meeting, and we’re guests, so of course, she’d be somewhat gentle,” said Andre Willow, who had changed into more casual attire, “Doesn’t it seem like she has a liking for the master? I always feel like the way she looks at you is somewhat different.”

“Maybe it’s just because she’s enthusiastic. Her status already surpasses that of a socialite, and she surely has no lack of suitors,” Wu Heng replied while changing his clothes.

At most, they had a favorable first impression of each other.

Her appearance and status were such that she would never be short of admirers.

“What if she does have that idea? Would you marry her to make her your wife?” asked Mini.

“Elves have lifespans of several hundred years, and it seems she already has a husband.”

“Oh.”

After changing clothes,

they drank tea in the living room for a while.

Before going to sleep, Wu Heng went out to the courtyard to practice swordsmanship.

The two followed Wu Heng out, also changed into training attire, and joined in the practice.

When the night grew late, they returned to their residence to rest.

…

The next day, early in the morning.

Andre Willow went to the office for her shift, and Wu Heng got ready briefly before opening the boundary door on the fourth floor and heading to Zombie World.

He pulled back the curtains to glance outside.

A long line of vehicles had already parked on the side of the road.

The survivors from the auto repair shop began scavenging for supplies in the vicinity.

Descending the stairs, Wu Heng saw Li Yahong coming down from the bus and heading straight towards him.

“When did you get here?”

“Just arrived, and I’ve allocated the scavenging areas to everyone,” said Li Yahong.

Wu Heng nodded, “Come inside with me.”

“Oh, okay!”

She followed Wu Heng into the hotel behind him.

Li Yahong’s eyes immediately widened.

The hallways on both sides were filled with various goods.

Strong crossbows and leather armor were the most abundant this time.

“There’s so much!”

“This should be enough for nearby survivors to exchange for a while. If you need any more equipment later, let me know,” Wu Heng said from the side.

“This is enough for the nearby survivors to exchange for,” Li Yahong confirmed.

Wu Heng nodded but said no more.

Taking out her walkie-talkie, Li Yahong instructed, “Tell everyone to come back and start moving these goods first.”

All the scattered teams returned.

They, too, showed surprise at the sight of the piled-up weapons and armor, and they began to load them onto the trucks.

…

Just then, a voice came through the walkie-talkie; it was Qi Hancai’s.

“Sister Hong, a convoy has appeared up the road and is moving this way. A large number of zombies have appeared behind them, and we can confirm two Level-2 ‘Tanks,’” he reported.