Chapter 239: Chapter 240: The Ace Team from the Imperial Capital!

With both hands gripping, the crackling sound of bones echoed, and feeling the power contained within her body, Zhao Lin felt eager to test it out, contemplating finding someone to spar with.

"There’s only me and Little Qiqi on this farm, who can I spar with? Surely not the Corpse King..."

Zhao Lin shook her head.

However, in the next moment, her eyes lit up, focusing on the Corpse Puppets wandering around the farm.

Right, there are still Evolved Zombies here!

These Evolved Zombies are completely under the Corpse King’s control, mindless creatures, perfect as her sparring partners.

After sorting this out, Zhao Lin stepped forward, preparing to discuss with the Corpse King, but after a few steps, she paused, furrowing her brows, somewhat troubled.

The Corpse King doesn’t quite take kindly to me. Even if I ask, it might not work!

"Better to find Little Qiqi first, let this little guy help me talk."

After some thought, Zhao Lin decided to enlist Little Qiqi, figuring that if Little Qiqi steps in, there’s a good chance it could work.

Truth be told, as an adult, continually seeking help from Little Qiqi, a child, made Zhao Lin feel a bit uncomfortable, despite her thick skin.

Next, Zhao Lin walked over to Ji Ruxue, who was swinging on the swing.

"Little Qiqi!"

Zhao Lin approached the swing, her expression hesitant.

"Aunt Zhao Lin, is there something you need from me?"

Ji Ruxue stopped the swing, looked at Zhao Lin, and asked with a face full of curiosity.

Seeing Zhao Lin coming over, Ji Ruxue already guessed she had something to ask of her, so she didn’t beat around the bush.

"Little Qiqi, could you tell your dad, let me have a fight with that big guy?"

Resolutely, Zhao Lin smiled and pointed to an Evolved Corpse Puppet nearby, speaking warmly.

"Huh? Aunt Zhao Lin, you want to fight these zombies? They’re quite strong, you might get hurt."

Feeling her cultivation breakthrough, a desire to test her strength?

Although Ji Ruxue understood, she feigned worry and shook her head.

"Don’t worry, Little Qiqi, this zombie won’t beat me."

Zhao Lin chuckled and said.

"Alright then! Aunt Zhao Lin, wait here, I’ll go talk to dad."

Ji Ruxue nodded, jumped off the swing, and ran to find Lu Chuan.

Meanwhile, Zhao Lin stood in place, anxiously waiting.

Who knows what the Corpse King would think upon realizing her breakthrough, whether he would perceive her as a threat, growing wary?

...

Jianghai Base City.

Bzz bzz bzz~

In the distant sky, a helicopter rapidly approached.

"Something’s up, everyone stay alert!"

The guard at the gate, seeing the helicopter of unknown origin, immediately grew wary, loudly warning.

Instantly, the soldiers responsible for gate defense aimed their weapons at the approaching helicopter, their alertness heightened to the extreme.

The helicopter hovered hundreds of meters away from the gate in mid-air, the cabin door slid open, and seven figures flew out, landing quickly.

Under the guards’ astonished gaze, the seven-member squad dressed in combat gear quickly began walking towards the gate.

"Gentlemen, we are the Imperial Capital’s Sky Squad, ordered by senior officials to support Jianghai Base City, please notify your superiors."

The leading captain, a resolute middle-aged man, saluted a group of guard soldiers and reported his identity.

The Sky Squad of the Imperial Capital!

The guard soldiers were all startled upon hearing, afterwards, the guard captain among them stepped out with a serious expression, returned the salute, and politely said, "Please wait a moment, I’ll report to the top."

The Sky Squad captain nodded and, along with his team members, waited in place.

After the guards had reported the news upstairs, shortly thereafter, the highest commander brought a group of senior officials outside to personally greet them.

"Haha, our base city has been eagerly awaiting the aid from the Imperial Capital, welcome to the Sky Squad."

The highest commander extended his hand politely and said with a smile.

"Chief, under orders from the Imperial Capital, Sky Squad Captain Lin Liming, along with six teammates, reporting for duty."

Seeing the highest commander leading the high-rank officials to welcome them, Sky Squad’s six members immediately put on a serious demeanor. Captain Lin Liming saluted again and said with measured respect.

"Captain Lin, with your help this time, our base city will feel less pressured. Come, come, let’s head inside first."

"Chief, you are gracious..."

"After a long journey, please come in and rest first. We’ll discuss further matters later..."

"..."

After exchanging handshakes and pleasantries, the highest commander led the Sky Squad inside.

Following this, after settling the Sky Squad, the highest commander and seniors returned to the meeting room for discussions.

Inside the meeting room.

"This time, the Sky Squad has come to Jianghai Base City with a significant mission and is also here to help solve our city’s problems.

The stakes are high, and the outcome could affect the rise and fall of our entire base city!

So here I caution everyone beforehand, please do not cause any trouble that might influence the Sky Squad or affect the base city’s upcoming actions, understood?"

At the start of the meeting, the highest commander issued a warning to all present senior officials.

Facing the highest commander’s ultimatum, all senior officials certainly wouldn’t defy him, nodding earnestly.

Once the tone was set, the meeting entered a relatively relaxed discussion phase.

"Chief, I didn’t expect the Imperial Capital to be so generous, sending the Sky Squad here."

A senior official at the end of the meeting table exclaimed with surprise.

"Indeed, the Sky Squad is said to be one of the five ace squads of the Imperial Capital; their dispatch here shows the importance they attach to our Jianghai Base City’s incident."

Someone chimed in agreement.

"I didn’t expect the Imperial Capital to choose the Sky Squad either, but I suppose it’s because the Corpse King has caught their attention.

After all, everyone knows how terrifying the Corpse King is. The Imperial Capital must be trying to ensure everything goes flawlessly."

The highest commander smiled broadly, expressing his surprise.

The Sky Squad consists entirely of Evolvers with flying abilities, their strength has reached tier-three.

This squad is entirely unmatched by those in Jianghai Base City, which consists of squads formed by tier-two Evolvers.

In the highest commander’s view, this time, with the assistance of the Sky Squad, perhaps they can completely eliminate the Corpse King.

When that moment comes, Jianghai Base City will break free from its shackles, no longer having to be on edge like now.