Chapter 269: Chapter 270: Invitation to Join the Gang? Refused!

Beicheng City, He Garden District, Building Eight, Room 301.

Er Pang and Lightning One were stationed at the entrance to the community, while other third-tier Corpse Puppets patrolled the complex continuously.

The remaining Da Pang and other fourth-tier Corpse Puppets were stationed downstairs and outside the room door.

Only Lightning One was responsible for guarding the living room, preventing any flying Mutated Fierce Beast from crashing through the windows.

In this arrangement, Lu Chuan and the other two were thoroughly protected.

In the kitchen, Lu Chuan was cooking, with the gas stove spitting blue flames.

The smoke and steam rising from the pot filled the kitchen with a dense haze.

Due to a power outage, the range hood couldn’t operate, and the kitchen window was opened to let out the smoke, which dispersed very slowly.

Ji Ruxue and Zhao Lin, both in fresh clothes, sat laughing as they played a Monopoly-type game on the living room sofa.

Suddenly, amidst the smoke while cooking, Lu Chuan paused, a flicker in his eyes.

Sensing something, he instantly turned off the flames on the stove, closed his eyes, and transferred his consciousness to the Corpse Puppets outside the complex.

Moments later.

Rumble~

A modified car slowly drove to the entrance of the complex.

After stopping, Zhang Xi, Zhang Qing, and several Evolvers from the Dragon Tiger Gang got out of the car.

"It really is an Evolved Zombie, seems like Zheng Yu wasn’t lying!"

Staring at Er Pang and Lightning One at the disaster-stricken entrance, Zhang Qing looked shocked, with an even greater desire to contact the Evolver inside who controlled these Evolved Zombies.

If he could persuade that person to join the Dragon Tiger Gang, they’d dominate Beicheng City, and the dangerous Evolved Zombies of the city would no longer threaten them.

"Bro, this, this... what tier are these Evolved Zombies, so fierce?"

Looking at Er Pang’s frame, Zhang Xi stammered as he asked.

This physique is terrifying, isn’t it fourth-tier?

"Big brother, it might be third-tier, but fourth-tier is possible too, however, the aura on them is too strong, likely fourth-tier."

Zhang Qing said gravely, focusing on Lightning One and Er Pang.

"What should we do? Should we just drive the car in? I don’t believe these two can stop us."

Zhang Xi seemed eager to try, considering his car was specially modified, and thinking these zombies, with their flesh and blood, wouldn’t be able to withstand the spikes on the car’s front.

With this thought, Zhang Xi impatiently took out his keys...

"No, don’t! Did you forget why we’re here?"

Zhang Qing pulled his brother back, a bit exasperated, knowing his brother meant well but sometimes acted impulsively, without thinking things through.

"Right, right, we’re here to...invite them."

Zhang Xi suddenly realized.

Today was the day to invite others to join the Dragon Tiger Gang, not to pick fights or shed blood.

Roar!

Perhaps alerted by Zhang Xi’s movements, Er Pang and Lightning One turned their gaze, with Er Pang roaring and wielding an iron rod that shook the ground with each step.

Facing Er Pang’s towering frame and terrifying presence, the group in front felt shaken.

"Brother, quickly, get me the loudspeaker."

Zhang Qing held out his hand to Zhang Xi.

"Here!"

Zhang Xi nodded, quickly unhooking a large loudspeaker from his waist and handing it to Zhang Qing.

This loudspeaker was almost identical to those used by fruit vendors before the apocalypse.

Taking the loudspeaker, Zhang Qing swiftly called out towards the complex: "Friends inside, we mean no harm. Could you come out for a chat?"

Hearing this, and with his consciousness in Er Pang’s body, Lu Chuan paused, refraining from moving forward, simply watching the other party while remaining guarded in case of tricks.

These survivors turned Evolvers, having lasted in the city this long, couldn’t be entirely benevolent, and Lu Chuan remained extremely wary of their motives.

Ji Ruxue and Zhao Lin in the living room heard the shout from outside and immediately paused.

"Mrs. Zhao Lin, it might be some Evolvers from Beicheng City. What should we do? Do we need to inform Dad?"

Ji Ruxue asked Zhao Lin.

"No need, such a small matter doesn’t need to trouble your Dad, I’ll go have a look. If it’s nothing, I’ll send them away soon."

Zhao Lin shook her head, getting up from the sofa.

They were probably just a few Evolvers; the district was heavily guarded by the Corpse King’s Evolved Zombies, so even if they had ill intentions, they couldn’t possibly harm them.

"Mrs. Zhao Lin, I’ll go with you!"

Fearing for Zhao Lin, Ji Ruxue quickly got up, taking her hand.

"Okay, but stay by my side and don’t run around."

Zhao Lin initially didn’t want to agree, but the security provided by the Corpse King’s fourth-tier Zombies reassured her, so she nodded.

With Building Eight close to the entrance, Zhao Lin and Ji Ruxue quickly arrived.

Seeing Zhang Xi’s group by the car, Zhao Lin, holding Little Qiqi, feigned indifference and asked coldly, "What do you want?"

"Ma’am, we’re from the Dragon Tiger Gang. My brother and I are the second and first leaders of the gang. We’ve admired your abilities from afar and came here to invite you to join our Dragon Tiger Gang."

Zhang Qing said politely, smiling warmly.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lin and Ji Ruxue exchanged surprised looks.

Both understood the absurdity of their proposal, having a Corpse King on their side...

Asking a Corpse King to join an Evolver gang?

Absurd.

Ji Ruxue lightly shook Zhao Lin’s hand, and Zhao Lin immediately understood, directly refusing: "Sorry, I’m not interested in joining the Dragon Tiger Gang. Please leave!"

Being directly rejected, Zhang Xi and his group’s expressions turned sour.

Zhang Qing quickly hid his displeasure, grabbing Zhang Xi’s hand to prevent him from lashing out, then smiling, "Ma’am, please don’t worry, we truly mean no harm.

You must know that going solo in these end times is ineffective; sometimes, only united strength ensures survival in this harsh world.

Moreover, you have a child with you, trying to survive alone while caring for a kid is too much.

If you join us, you’d only need to focus on combat, the gang will handle everything else, including caring for your little one...what do you think?"