Chapter 530 - Snapped (2/2)

“At the end of the day, we’re also Dragon Citizens. Why can’t we go out? Who gave them the right to lock us up in this place where we’re bound to die together with the monster?!”

“Calm down, Strong Arm.” Wild Wolf’s eyes were slowly dyed with bloodthirst as he saw that the flames were getting stronger not too far in the distance. He sucked in a deep breath. “You know that I hate those gangs that have been oppressing us all this while more than anyone else. I also hate the mega corporations who have been exploiting us.

“However, Leprosy Village is far weaker than the monsters or the mega corporations. To make sure that as many villagers as possible can survive, unless it’s absolutely necessary, we can’t become completely hostile toward the gangs and the mega corporations supporting them.

“Listen to me, go and mobilize the villagers to provide reinforcements in Black Shirt Alley and control the fire. Half an hour ago, I asked Pearl to cross the bridge and search for the gangs to communicate with them in hopes that they will provide us a path of survival and clear out an area so that the villagers can seek refuge in the lair for the time being. Judging by the time, Pearl should be returning.”

“I’m back.”

A hoarse voice that belonged to a woman came from behind them. There was indescribable grief and fatigue in it.

The two men turned their heads around and saw a woman with a graceful figure and a beautiful face. She did not seem to have gone through any mutations.

However, once she removed her hood, they saw a third eye on her forehead. It had no iris or pupil.

It was like a completely white pearl that shone with a mysterious and unfathomable light.

She was another powerful subordinate of Wild Wolf—Pearl Bai Shan.

“How is it, Pearl?” Zhang Tie asked anxiously. “What did the gangs say? Did they agree to clear out an area for us and let the villagers seek refuge there for the time being?”

“I don’t know.” Bai Shan shook her head with a grim expression. “I didn’t see the person-in-charges. They wouldn’t even let me cross the bridge.”

“What?!”

Wild Wolf and Zhang Tie were both stunned. “That’s impossible. Even though normal villagers seldom go out, we’re Wild Wolves. We receive the weapon refinement deals from the gangs and even do all sorts of dirty work for them. We’re quite close, and many of the higher ups in the gangs know us. They know you too!”

“The middle rank gang members I know were not around.” Bai Shan frowned. “When I reached the bridge, the armed forces of the gangs were already digging trenches outside and building street barricades. They have dragged over a large number of spider-shaped fighting vehicles and runic symbol fighting crabs. They have also set up a lot of rocket launcher and anti-air machine gun bases at high spots. They’ve completely surrounded the village.

“They’re fully armed, as if they’re about to face a powerful enemy. All of them are in motorized armor as well, so I couldn’t see their faces.

“I stated my identity and wanted to cross the bridge as a messenger of Wild Wolves to look for their leader, but they refused to acknowledge me. They just fired at my feet as a warning and said that Golden Tooth Lair, including Leprosy Village has entered the highest state of alarm and must be fully fortified.

“And while the lair is fully fortified, everyone must keep to their positions. The gangs have the right to carry out the strictest judgment onto whoever dares to leave their posts or run away during battle.”

“That’s…” Zhang Tie widened his eyes and shouted in anger. “What the heck does that mean?!”

“I think they’re worried that the monster and its claws will bring out a large number of Deification Capsules and mingle among the villagers. Then, they will use the chance to spread chaos to the entire lair.” Bai Shan sighed. “Right now, the chaos is restricted solely to Leprosy Village. As long as they keep close watch over the place and not allow anyone out, they can maintain order in the lair. If I were the leader of the gangs, I’d do the same.”

“What about us?” Zhang Tie was so angry that he laughed. “Are we going to die for the sake of protecting the interests of the gangs?”

“Pearl, what else is there?” Wild Wolf was good at observing other people’s expressions, and he saw that something was off based on Bai Shan’s expression. “What else did you see?”

Bai Shan did not know how to begin. Her pearl-like third eye became dim.

“What is it, Pearl?” Zhang Tie glared at her. “The situation is terrible enough as it is. Why are you still holding back? What else happened? Speak up!”

Bai Shan hesitated for a while before she sighed and said, “Wild Wolf, I received a piece of news while I was on my way back. You have to remain calm.

“Someone… saw Ms. Mulian. She… might be dead.”

Crack! Crack!

While standing on the balcony, Wild Wolf had been able to keep calm even when he heard about the old village chief being killed, saw the continuous explosions and fires raging, and was informed about a highly-intelligent monster lurking in Leprosy Village.

But at that moment, when he heard that Su Mulian might have been killed, he finally snapped. Explosive power surged out from his legs, and it blasted the balcony until intersecting cracks spread all over the balcony. They were a terrifying sight to behold.