Invincible through Touching Corpses

Halfway through the meal, Ji Qirong felt the time was right and finally asked in a roundabout way, "By the way, Brother Lin, I was wondering when you might be free to come over next?"

"We generally run one mission a week," Lin Xinghai replied, getting straight to the point. "Brother Ji, if you need something, just come out and say it. If I can help, I’ll do my best."

"I appreciate the directness. In that case, I won’t mince words. In a week, our outpost should be established. We’ll be launching a large-scale supply gathering operation then, and I’m certain the Mutated Zombies in Shakou City won’t just take it lying down. They’re bound to counterattack with a zombie tide."

"So, after some discussion, we in the Military Department have decided that before this operation, we’ll first provoke a large zombie tide to clear out a wave of Mutated Zombies. Even if we can’t wipe them out, we want to weaken their strength as much as possible."

"When the time comes, Brother Lin, I hope you’ll come and lend a hand. Of course, we will post a designated mission in your academy’s Mission Hall," Ji Qirong said, directly revealing his plan.

In truth, there was no such plan originally. It was only drawn up after he reported on Lin Xinghai and the Strategy Department witnessed his terrifying Gun Technique.

"Fine, no problem," Lin Xinghai agreed without hesitation.

In any case, his goal was to make money. As long as the client paid well, it didn’t matter where the mission was.

"Haha! Come, Brother Lin, allow me to raise another toast to you." Ji Qirong’s face lit up with a smile, seeing how readily Lin Xinghai had agreed.

Ji Qirong had wanted to continue building rapport with Lin Xinghai, but at that moment, a guard rushed in, his face etched with urgency.

"What is it? Why are you in such a panic? How many times have I told you to stay calm when things happen?" Ji Qirong’s brow furrowed as he sharply reprimanded him.

However, it was as if the guard didn’t even hear the rebuke. He said frantically, "Major Ji, urgent intel! An eleventh Abyssal Passage has opened within Hua Country! The Military Department orders you to return immediately and await orders, ready to reinforce the front lines at any moment."

"What?!"

In that instant, almost everyone at the table stopped eating, their gazes fixed intently upon the guard.

The implications of his words were immense and horrifying. If this was true, the entire domestic situation was likely to descend into chaos.

"What are the details? Tell me, quickly." Ji Qirong, no longer caring about the guard’s panicked demeanor, pressed for information.

"Approximately five hours ago, a new Abyssal Passage opened in Changshi City. It manifested with extreme speed; the military’s spatial fluctuation detectors didn’t detect it in advance."

"The Abyssal Passage was first discovered by a Mercenary Corps. While being pursued by Mutated Zombies, they frantically launched the highest-level distress signals. This caught the attention of other Mercenary Corps in the area, and the information was eventually passed up the chain to the Changshi Shelter."

"The Changshi Shelter immediately sent out calls for aid to all quarters. Right now, all the major bases have already dispatched troops to reinforce them."

"However, because the Abyssal Passage opened so fast, and the forces from the Abyssal Plane seem to have been extremely well-prepared, it is uncertain whether the reinforcements from the various major bases will be able to contain the Abyssal Army."

"If they fail, troops will be drawn from the medium-sized shelters to provide support. That’s why I must ask you, Major Ji, to please return to the Shelter immediately."