Chapter 42: Audience with the Emperor?

Chapter 42: Audience with the Emperor?

A Zombie King?

Qin Jun's eyebrows twitched slightly. He was currently stuck at the peak of Level 2 Evolution. To reach Level 3, the purity of ordinary energy cores was insufficient.

Due to the thorough clearing of zombies around Dongdu, there weren't many zombies left, let alone a Zombie King. The news of a Zombie King was indeed good news for him.

“Bring them to see me,” Qin Jun waved his hand, and the generals and other high-ranking officials silently withdrew.

In just a few days, Qin Jun had established a high level of prestige among the Qin family subordinates.

It wasn't just because he was Qin Yuan's son, but also because of his methods—an elder with a significant status had presumed his seniority, and Qin Jun had him and his entire family executed with just one sentence.

The elder's faction was also purged, resulting in hundreds of deaths. In peacetime, Qin Jun might have spent some effort to win over the elder, gaining his approval and support to stabilize morale.

But in the apocalypse, there was no need for such trouble. In this era, only power and strength were unchanging principles. As long as Qin Jun was strong enough, no one below him would dare to challenge him.

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Wang Hai and Wang Zhi followed the escort and boarded a military vehicle, heading towards the city center. After an indeterminate amount of time, they were brought to the lobby of a large building and left to wait.

These two individuals, who should have been regarded as top figures in the apocalypse, were now ignored and left waiting.

Wang Hai, who once led a shelter with hundreds of people, could only wait obediently. He began to contemplate the value of the information he had brought.

The lobby was bustling, seemingly a government office, and Wang Hai noticed several evolved individuals entering, possibly to hand over tasks.

After a while, a female officer hurried over to them, her expression stern. “My name is Li Wen. Pack up and follow me.”

This female officer, clad in a black military uniform, exuded a terrifying aura, clearly an evolved individual. Wang Hai also noticed that all evolved individuals in Dongdu wore black uniforms, distinguishing them from ordinary officers.

“Your journey must have been exhausting,” Qin Jun said, surprising Wang Hai and Wang Zhi.

Instead of jumping straight to business, this powerful figure showed concern for them, instantly making Wang Hai feel a surge of gratitude, even though he knew it was merely a polite gesture from someone of Qin Jun's status.

Sometimes, a small gesture of politeness from a powerful figure could deeply move those of lower status.

Qin Jun nodded and asked, “I heard you have news about a Zombie King?”

“Yes, a Zombie King has appeared in Donghua City and is about to complete its evolution.”

“What is the current situation in Donghua City?”

“The strongest evolved individual in Donghua City is a man called Blood Bear, with an A-level talent. He has nearly unified all the shelters in Donghua City, making him very powerful.”

Wang Hai revealed everything he knew, detailing the various shelters and the number of evolved individuals in Donghua City.

Qin Jun narrowed his eyes, deep in thought, and the room fell silent. Wang Hai didn't dare breathe loudly, while Wang Zhi, forgetting Li Wen's instructions, sneaked a glance at Qin Jun's pensive face.

'He's so handsome...'

Li Wen noticed Wang Zhi's disrespectful act and her face showed a flash of anger, but she didn't dare scold her in front of Qin Jun. She could only give Wang Zhi a stern look.

After a while, Qin Jun smiled and said to Wang Hai, “Your information is valuable. What reward do you seek?”

Wang Hai's heart leaped with excitement. “Young master, we wish to stay in Dongdu and serve you in the future!”

Wang Hai was indeed shrewd; he didn't say “serve the Qin family,” but “serve Qin Jun.” The difference was subtle but significant.