The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse - Chapter 354

Chapter 354: Chapter 294, Amber Pendant _2

“Okay!”

Roar~!

Suddenly, the sounds of a zombie horde echoed from the pathways on either side.

Wu Heng glanced over and continued to give orders, “Split two groups of skeletons to intercept the hordes on both sides.”

The sword- and axe-hammer-wielding skeletons were immediately divided into two teams and charged toward the zombie groups on either side.

…

The battle lasted until the afternoon.

Bodies littered the entire road, surrounded by a halo of blood in the air.

Apart from the stench of the carrion, there was also the unbearable smell of blood.

After the battle.

Wu Heng’s experience went from Level 12 to Level 13, increasing by a small amount.

It wasn’t for naught that he blocked the horde for those people.

The zombies were nearly completely slaughtered, and the skeleton troops began to clean up the battlefield.

Big Guy and Juye, each dragging a body of a Mutated Zombie, came over from the opposite side.

They threw the bodies at Wu Heng’s feet and then stood at the back of the queue.

Wu Heng glanced at the corpses and immediately released the [Bone Manipulation Skill].

The flesh fell away, and the broad-boned skeletons slowly rose to their feet.

[Skeleton Warrior (Level 11)]

[Skeleton Warrior (Level 12)]

Both came from second-tier Mutated Zombies; the levels weren’t too different.

Wu Heng searched among the remains and found two Corpse Cores, placing them in a plastic bag.

He then handed it to Li Yahong, “Take these to the Alchemy Skeleton when you have time.”

“Okay!” Li Yahong nodded.

Wu Heng stood up straight and continued, “Also, when we get back, have people research making arrows for wooden bows; the consumption is too high.”

Although arrows couldn’t directly kill zombies, under volleys of fire, they could still cause significant damage.

But the loss was just as severe.

Every time Wu Heng visited the blacksmith’s shop on Gold and Silver Island, he bought all the arrows and crossbow bolts in stock.

Even so, it was still not enough for the skeleton soldiers’ use.

It even resulted in the price of arrows on Gold and Silver Island going up.

“Okay, I’ll discuss it with everyone once I get back,” Li Yahong nodded, then continued to ask, “Should we keep pushing forward?”

“No need for now, let’s clean up the battlefield.”

Li Yahong began organizing the survivors to continue transporting the strong crossbows and leather armor from the hotel.

The skeletons were still cleaning up the battlefield.

After moving the crossbows and armor,

Li Yahong spoke in a lowered voice, “I’m heading back first; I’ll accompany you again next time.”

“Alright, stay one night next time before you go back.”

Li Yahong’s cheeks reddened, “There’s no way to bathe here; it would be so uncomfortable being sticky.”

“I’ll prepare a bath tub for you, no worries.”

“Really!”

The two chatted for a while.

The motorcade had also finished preparing.

After waving goodbye, Li Yahong left with the vehicles.

Wu Heng then went over to the pile of collected corpses, holding the Spine Staff, and began to unleash [Corpse Battlefield].

A large number of skeletons rose and slowly joined the ranks.

And this time,

among the transformed skeletons, there were ones that had reached Level 4.

The zombies were leveling up a bit too fast.

He continued transforming until dusk, then Wu Heng arranged for the skeletons to be re-stationed and returned to the hotel, opened the boundary door, and went back to his residence.

…

Back on Gold and Silver Island.

Wu Heng came downstairs from the upper floor.

As he reached the second-floor turn of the staircase, he heard the sound of conversation coming from the courtyard.

“After pouring it into the water, stir it a bit, then you can go water the flowers.” A gentle voice came through.

“Water them once a day?” Mini asked.

“Every five days will suffice.”

Wu Heng stepped out of the door and saw the Wood Elf ‘Shanaila’ and ‘Mini’ standing in front of the flowerbed, holding a watering can and tending to the plants.

Behind them stood a middle-aged female housekeeper, as well as a few guards at the doorway.

Seeing Wu Heng come out, Mini immediately showed a smile, “Master, Sister Shanaila brought a gift over. You were resting just now, so we didn’t disturb you.”

“Hmm, Lady Shanaila, please come in.” Wu Heng stepped aside to invite her in.

Shanaila smiled, nodded, and walked into the hall.

Today, Shanaila wore a casual long dress, but her face was still beautiful.

Around her delicate, pink-white neck hung that amber pendant.

It must be a Special Item or tool that, at a critical moment, could protect her and wait for rescue.

Shanaila entered the living room with her hands clasped behind her, glancing around at various places.

Then she stopped in front of a hanging painting and looked up at it.

“Lady Shanaila, are you interested in art works?” Wu Heng started a conversation.

Shanaila shifted her gaze away from the painting, “I know a bit, do you also like these paintings?”

“I don’t have much of an artistic accomplishment, I just feel that these paintings are very pleasing to the eye, and the artist must also be a very delicate person.”

Shanaila laughed, “Yes, I also feel that they must be the works of a very impressive artist.”

The two sat back down on the sofa, and Mini brought in some milk tea and snacks.

She bragged about them a bit and then opened the packaging to offer some to her guest.

Wu Heng picked up his cup and took a sip, then continued to ask, “Lady Shanaila, are you the president of the Starflower Commerce Association?”

“Yes, doing some business to maintain life.”

Wu Heng continued, “What kind of industries are involved?”

“Life, military, all aspects are involved.” Shanaila looked up at him. “Deputy Steward Wu Heng, is there anything you wish to procure?”

“Weapons and food, does Starflower deal with them?”

“Wood Elf’s food is very popular, and we do transport weapons as well.”

“I would like to place an order.”

Shanaila glanced at him and said, “I didn’t bring the agreement with me. Visit me tomorrow, and we can sign an agreement. Whatever you need, I’ll arrange for someone to procure it for you.”

“Alright.”

The two chatted for a while.

Andre Willow also returned from outside.

Wu Heng had someone prepare a dinner banquet to entertain the guests to stay for the meal.

It seemed that Shanaila and Mini were getting along very well and were having a delightful conversation with each other.

By the time evening fell,

Shanaila returned to her own residence.

Wu Heng, along with the two women, went back to their rooms to rest.

…

The next day, early morning.

Andre Willow went to the association first, and Wu Heng got ready and went to the residence of ‘Shanaila’ next door.

According to what they discussed yesterday, Wu Heng planned to purchase a batch of supplies from the ‘Starflower’ Commerce Association.

He knocked lightly at the courtyard door, and the middle-aged female housekeeper opened the door, bowed slightly, and led him towards the building.

She took him all the way to a room on the fourth floor and knocked on the door, “My lady, Deputy Steward Wu Heng is here.”

“Let him in.”

The door opened, and Wu Heng walked straight in.

This was a study.

Paintbrushes and paints were strewn about the floor haphazardly, and in the center, there was a raw wood-colored flower stand, as well as an oil painting that portrayed plants and the night sky.

Shanaila was nestled in a bed, and beneath a thin blanket was her smooth, fair skin.

Wu Heng’s gaze swept over the woman’s exposed shoulders and full thighs, then settled on the ‘Amber Necklace’ on the side table.

[Oak Amber Pendant (Special Item)]

[Category: Special Item]

[Function: Encase oneself in resin.]

[Side effects: The first person seen under the sealed state will develop a sense of dependency in the main consciousness (and cannot be changed with a second use).]

(Description: A special amber formed from the resin of an ancient oak tree.)