The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse

Chapter 537: Chapter 446, Bad Premonition

Retili’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

She thought of gadgets, special items, or some rare materials.

But she never imagined that the customer who swept away all the auction’s gadget items this time would actually come to buy corpses.

However, based on this piece of information, she could roughly deduce the identity of the other party.

“Of course, it’s possible,” Retili thought for a moment and continued to ask, “Do the Alchemists have any specific project requirements? And the research directions of Mechanists as well.”

“Alchemists with tendencies in Potionology and elixir research are needed. There are not too many requirements for Mechanists, as long as they are of sufficient rank,” Wu Heng replied as he looked at her.

Retili nodded, “I will fill out a commission form for you.”

With that said, she opened the door and walked out.

She returned and crouched next to the coffee table, beginning to fill out the commission form.

Wu Heng sat on one side, silently waiting.

This time he had come primarily to collect corpses.

There must have been a problem with the consortium on Gold and Silver Island. The corpse collection commission he had posted had started with the appearance of level 15 corpses, but later even ordinary corpses became difficult to deliver to him.

Even if he wasn’t clear about where exactly the issue lay.

But he couldn’t continue to wait like this, especially since Gold and Silver Island was no longer as safe as before.

So, he had come here directly to reissue the commission.

“Guest, the writing is finished. You will need to pay a deposit of 100 gold coins,” Retili pushed the completed commission across the table.

Wu Heng looked at it, paid the money directly, and then affixed his emblem.

The commission was in effect.

Retili handed over the completed commission to the personnel outside the door and walked back in.

“Guest, how should we notify you once the commission is completed? If it’s convenient, it would be best to leave an address so we can deliver to you or send a letter to inform you.”

“No need, I will come by after a while.”

Retili did not insist, still smiling, “Alright.”

Wu Heng thought for a moment and said, “I also need an item or special item that can conceal identity, with an effect that professionals above level 15 cannot see through.”

“Please wait, I will check the local gadget reserves,” Retili said and stepped out again.

Wu Heng got up and looked at the paintings hanging around the room.

Retili returned.

In her hand, she held a black cloak.

“Just a moment, please, while I check the local item conditions,” the woman left the room.

It wasn’t long before she returned.

In her hand, she held an additional item, a black cloak.

[Concealment Cloak]

(Description: A cloak etched with various runes that can conceal the face, block special markers, and perception.)

Wu Heng recognized this cloak; at the consortium auction, each person received one.

It could block anyone’s probing.

Was this meant for him?

Retili placed the cloak on the coffee table, “Guest, currently there are no gadgets or special items with the corresponding effect. We can fill out a purchase commission for you to acquire the necessary items. In the meantime, this consortium’s ‘Concealment Cloak’ can be temporarily provided to you for use, as long as you ensure it is returned without being lost or damaged.”

Wow, this service is really thorough.

The effect of this item is actually quite good.

On the ship, he had been staring at it for a while to see how much it lacked.

“Thank you, write up the commission,” he said.

Retili wrote a new commission, and Wu Heng also collected the cloak.

All was concluded.

Wu Heng thought for a moment and asked, “Has this year’s gold purchase performance been completed?”

Retili was startled, then recovered and said awkwardly, “Not yet.”

“How much is it short by?”

“Quite a bit, over 5000 grams. There have always been problems at sea recently, the routes are unstable…”

“Go prepare the silver coins. I will take care of this for you,” Wu Heng said straightforwardly.

Retili’s explanation came to an abrupt halt, and she could hardly believe her ears.

After a moment’s hesitation, she asked, “Are you serious?”

“Yes, I don’t have much time before I leave.”

Retili was overjoyed.

“I will prepare it right away.”

…

By the time he returned to Gold and Silver Island, it was nearly dusk.

After dinner, Wu Heng headed straight to the study on the fourth floor.

He changed back into the [Robe of the Hundred Soldiers], his mind focused.

Six identical Wu Hengs appeared in the middle of the study’s open space.

Six pairs of eyes looked at one another.

Viewing oneself from such an angle felt much stranger than looking in a mirror.

The first Wu Heng said, “Let’s first confirm whether we can open the panel in this state.”

The others nodded and began to try.

“I can’t open it on my end.”

“There’s no response here either.”

“Nor here.”

“….”

All six reported one after the other that they could not open the panel.

It was certain that in this state, they could not access the panel.

The first Wu Heng continued, “For the second experiment, let’s see if we can use the space ring.”

“I can’t use it on my end.”

“I can’t connect either.”

The third Wu Heng, holding a magic wand, raised it and said, “I can take it out.”

Of the six Wu Hengs, only the third one could interact with the space ring.

But that made sense, as the rings on the others’ hands were more like rings of the same appearance that were ordinary.

Then, the six Wu Hengs tested their abilities.

Just as in the office study.

Each Wu Heng could only use the abilities of one school of magic.

Even though they had related knowledge in their minds, they couldn’t use spells that weren’t their own.

“In other words, there are six of us because we have each learned spells from six different schools,” one said.

Another leaned against a side cabinet and said, “That means, of the eight major schools, we still lack ‘enchantment’ and ‘transformation.’ If we learn those two as well, we can add two more bodies.”

Another spoke up, “The third-tier merit reward allows for the exchange of skills from these two schools, let’s get the bodies sorted out first.”

“Yeah, we can’t expect the spells to be too powerful; we could all use guns instead.”

“It’s a plan.”

Six people gathered to discuss for a while.

The tests that needed to be conducted were almost done.

With a thought, six bodies began to shake at a high frequency, merging back into one person.

Immediately after, there came a wave of dizziness and stabbing pain.

Countless fragmented images and content tumbled through the mind.

This kind of splitting still indeed had an unreal sense of discord.

Releasing [Animate Object], a kettle at the side automatically poured a cup of water.

Wu Heng took a light sip and began to organize the results of the experiment.

While in a split state, one couldn’t open the panel, and the Space Ring was effective only in the hand of one person.

The number of bodies was very likely related to the school of Spell.

Having learned skills from six schools, he had split into six.

If the orthodox eight schools were complete, he wondered if he could add two more.

What remained to be tested was the distance apart the bodies could split and the duration, as well as whether there would be any impact if a single body was killed.

“We can’t test being killed; the risk is too high. Don’t end up causing some intellectual disability.”

“When I have the chance, I’ll ask Moya. The Guild’s items should have corresponding records.”

Thump thump thump~!

At that moment, someone knocked on the door.

Mini’s voice came through, “Master, the bath water is ready, and the little fox is also prepared.”

“Mini, you’re talking nonsense again,” Andre Willow’s voice came from below.

Wu Heng stretched lazily, released two Ghosts to move freely around the study.

He then opened the door and walked out.

Putting an arm around Mini’s shoulder, “What has Shanaela been busy with these past few days?”

“I went to see her during the day. She said she was busy with the guild’s affairs, and it seems like something has happened,” Mini said softly, hugging his waist: “Shanaela is good, but you can’t be inseparable every day.”

Listening to Mini’s sour words.

Wu Heng smiled and gave Mini’s pert bottom a light slap, “Go get the little fox ready, we’ll sleep together tonight.”

“She’s been ready for a long time.”

He pushed open the bathroom door.

Andre Willow was wrapped in a towel, covering her chest and upper thighs, “Master.”

As Mini was changing clothes, she said, “See? Some are a bit too eager.”

“Come on, let’s have a quick wash and then go back to rest early.”

Wu Heng, followed by the two, entered the bathroom.

…

The next day, in the Zombie World.

Outside the military zone.

The Skeleton Army began to charge, knocking down all the remaining Zombies to the ground.

Their hands wielding spears and Battle Axes, ceaselessly attacked the already battered bodies.

When the sound of chopping and stabbing ended.

The vast area was enveloped in a blood-red energy.

“Clean up the battlefield.”

The Skeleton soldiers began to move.

Bodies blocking the road were moved aside, while the bodies of the Mutated Zombies and evolved Zombies were brought to Wu Heng’s side.

[Bone Manipulation Skill] was released, transforming the bodies, and all the Corpse Cores were collected.

Then, the convoy behind also drove over directly.

Qi Hancai came down from the vehicle, “Are you all right?”

“Yeah, let’s go in and have a look.”

The other survivors stayed up front, starting to search some office buildings.

Wu Heng and Qi Hancai went to the backyard.

One warehouse after another appeared before them.

“Open these up,” instructed Wu Heng.

The heavy iron doors were fully opened.

Armored vehicles of various models were parked inside.

Machine guns, Machine Cannons, and vehicles with various antenna receivers on top looked very intact.

“It’s really there, and so many of them,” Qi Hancai’s eyes shone.

Even though they had some intelligence.

It was rather vague, and if so many warehouses behind them were all opened up, how much would that be?

They had struck it rich.

Wu Heng didn’t open each warehouse one by one, but through Xiao Xiao’s perspective, he found the warehouse where ammunition and firearms were stored.

He collected all these weapons.

Later, they would be distributed to the Skeletons who had acquired the talent for precise aiming.

“Shall we occupy this place for now?”

Wu Heng said, “Let’s occupy it for now, take stock of the materials, watch those new survivors closely, and don’t let them handle weapons to avoid injuring our own people.”

Qi Hancai understood the seriousness of the matter, “Understood, I’ll keep an eye on them.”

“Also, have Li Yahong train some Skeletons who can drive and operate machine guns and cannons, and have the train bring some over.” Wu Heng looked around, “Fix up the main gate, we’ll stay here for now. Once the material transportation is complete, we’ll move on to the next step.”

“Alright, I’ll arrange it right away.”

Qi Hancai went to make arrangements while Wu Heng searched for a room.

He returned to Gold and Silver Island.

…

Coming down from upstairs.

Shanaela was sitting downstairs chatting with Mini.

Wu Heng sat down on the first floor, wrapping one arm around each of them.

Mini giggled, while Shanaela blushed a bit, “Why are you doing this in the living room?”

Wu Heng asked, “You haven’t been here for a few days.”

Shanaela’s cheeks turned red, “I can’t come every day, what if someone finds out?”

“What’s there to be afraid of? Let’s live together,” Mini said from the other side.

“It’s not that simple,” Shanaela responded, the latter half, “I’m not the same as you,” she didn’t voice out loud.

“What’s so difficult about that?” Mini mumbled.

Shanaela looked up at Wu Heng, “I have a question for you.”

“Yeah, what is it?”

“Has the Guild had any news about the Alliance Fleet lately? It’s been a while since they went to sea and no messages have come back.”

Wu Heng frowned, “Only Starflower hasn’t returned, or have other guilds not returned as well?”

“None have returned. These are the Guard Teams for the guilds, and also the various powers and nations’ military presence on Gold and Silver Island. With no return for so long, I always have a bad premonition,” Shanaela said with concern in her voice.