diskusbooks Chapter 857: Watching the Fire from Across the River
Chapter 857: Watching the Fire from Across the River
"Old Chen, what's going on? Why are so many mutated beings gathered outside the city? Are they planning to take Blackwater City in one fell swoop?"
Lu Lu'er looked at the densely packed army of mutated beings outside the city and felt a chill run down her spine.
Chen Futu said in a low voice, "The frenzy here has indeed begun. They are gathering, and I estimate that so many of them have come from the wilderness."
"Then what do we do?"
"We can only create a little noise."
Chen Futu told the two to find a place to hide. He was going to the trading market. If there was any turmoil there and the mutated beings surrounded them, the two should find an opportunity to leave Blackwater City and head east.
"Okay, take care of yourself. Leave Xiaoman to me, I'll protect her."
In crucial moments, Lulu'er proved to be quite reliable.
The three parted ways, and Chen Futu, using the wall as cover, quickly approached Area A.
A cluster of mutated creatures was discovered at the trading area. The fortifications were well-constructed, with thickened buildings that were at least five meters high.
"You are the strongest here, so start your attack."
Chen Futu sneaked to a corner, exchanged for a firework shell the size of a human head, lit it, threw it directly into the trading area's encampment, and then disappeared into the distance.
A few seconds later, a deafening roar shattered the tranquility of Blackwater City. Countless sparks exploded in the central area of the trading post, and the mutated creatures that had surrounded the city began to stir, rushing towards the trading post's outpost.
"Damn it, who did this?!"
"That's absolutely outrageous!"
The people at the trading post were stunned. By the time they reacted, it was too late. Countless mutated creatures, like zombies unleashed, surrounded the trading post, crawling on each other and wriggling towards the walls.
"I don't want to die!"
"Someone, please save me—"
This scene terrified everyone in the trading market.
The entire Area A was cordoned off. Given the height of their fortifications, the mutated creatures could climb up by stepping on each other's heads in ten minutes at most.
The two henchmen were furious. They tried to curse in the regional channel, but found they were still banned.
"Damn it, it must be those three guys!"
"How dare they!"
The two leaders were trapped with nowhere to turn, and now all they could do was writhe in impotent rage.
Chen Futu watched all of this unfold, a slight smile playing on his lips. "He's been so fond of harming people; this is his retribution."
What a waste of those crystal cores in the trading market...
After much deliberation, Chen Futu decided against fleeing. He wanted to take a gamble and wait for the mutated entity to break through the trading market, obtain the crystal core, and then leave.
In fact, the monster from Wacheng did not come directly to Blackwater City, because there were many small towns along the way, and it would stop and destroy them when it passed by. Judging by its speed, it would take it at least a day to get there. That's why Chen Futu dared to stay and try to get that batch of crystal cores.
Many people have already evacuated the towns along the way. In the live broadcast, blood mist can be seen rising from distant towns, indicating that countless people have died.
The most outrageous thing is that no important figure stepped forward to kill the monster, which means that there is no one capable of fighting within thousands of miles.
While Chen Futu was watching the play, the people of Blackwater City also noticed something was wrong. According to the route given by the eyewitnesses, the monster was heading towards Blackwater City. So, the survivors of Blackwater City took advantage of the trading area drawing the mutated creature's firepower and began to slip away one by one.
The powerful figures in the trading arena watched helplessly as everyone left, their eyes burning with hatred, roaring and wailing in despair.
Many people started swearing and cursing on the regional channel.
Then everyone saw a series of red "mute" messages flooding the screen.
Yes, Chen Futu directly silenced them, and focused on his unique skill.
The trapped powerful figures were now speechless with their suffering, and some even cried uncontrollably, shouting that God was being unfair.
"Serves them right! They sold their resources at such high prices!"
"That's right. Not only did they treat us like tools, but they also killed people indiscriminately. My wife was taken away by them."
"Those damned beasts! They took my daughter away too. A month later, they sent me a bag of minced meat, saying I should keep it as a memento!"
As the saying goes, when a wall falls, everyone pushes it down.
The trading market was notorious for its wickedness and had long aroused public resentment.
Before, no one could do anything about them, but now, with the mutants surrounding Zone A, no one inside will be able to leave alive.
Some extreme survivors even climbed to higher ground and threw oil onto the trading area.
Now, the fire is raging, and flames are spreading everywhere.
There was no water to put out the fire; if you didn't go out, you would burn to death, and if you went out, you would be torn to pieces.
Seeing this, Chen Futu smiled slightly and decisively bought a bunch of fireworks shells. Without him having to call out, everyone who hated the trading market spontaneously came over, then tilted the fireworks launcher and fired at the trading market.
Soon, the entire trading area was filled with screams and howls, and all sorts of colorful fireworks exploded, making the mutated beings even more frenzied.
Of course, the commotion here also attracted the attention of the mutated beings on the periphery.
Chen Futu said to the crowd, "Leave quickly before you are surrounded, or you will not be able to escape."
"You can leave now. Even if I die, I'll put some more pressure on them!"
A middle-aged man refused to leave and continued to set off fireworks at the trading market. He was the same man who had said on the channel that his daughter had been kidnapped and all that was left was a bag of minced meat. He hated the trading market to the core, and he would not be able to close his eyes in peace even if he died if he could not vent his anger.
Chen Futu remained silent, feeling the same way as his father.
The man suddenly said, "Young man, after leaving Blackwater City, head east to Azure Sky City. It hasn't been conquered yet and offers quite good conditions."
As he spoke, the man took out a strange jade talisman and a letter and handed them over. “If you can’t get in, just take out the jade talisman and they will let you in. Also, I have my son and daughter over there. They don’t know my whereabouts, so I can’t go over there either. If you see them, I hope you can help me deliver a letter.”
"Okay, I agree."
Chen Futu had no reason to refuse; perhaps this time he could see his relatives and friends.
As time went on, the number of mutated beings increased, and the man, with a death wish, decided not to leave again.
Chen Futu gave him a deep look, and before the mutated beings could surround him, he sped away from the area. The man climbed to a higher place and continued to bombard the trading area, cursing the two henchmen angrily as he did so.
Chen Futu left the area of attack by the mutated creatures and continued to hide in a corner, waiting for an opportunity. In any case, he couldn't miss the crystal cores in the trading market.
Not everyone has a chance to escape yet. Many people are stopped halfway by the mutated beings and then torn apart, a truly horrific scene.
Just then, Chen Futu suddenly slapped his forehead, "How could I have forgotten about him! The evil corpse has come out to work!"