RITAAB 94.2

PART 2

Zhou Lie, “Let them meet separately, won’t that be fine? Let only one person see their family each day. Supervise the rest, and if they show any abnormality and succeed, then cut off a finger from the family member of the person who failed to supervise them. We can’t kill them, that’s all.”

Zhou Qiyang actually wanted to say to use Gao Siyang’s method to win people over, but after Zhou Lie said this cruel method, he suddenly felt it was better.

It was in line with their usual approach. This method, though not very honorable, was effective in this end-times. As long as it was controlled properly, no one would dare to betray!

Gao Siyang’s conciliatory method was certainly good, but this would give the heteromorphic beastmen too much freedom. They could leave at any time, and some might be poached by others like Xia Liansheng, becoming enemies.

They must nip this in the bud, so Zhou Lie’s method was the best and most suitable for them. It was the best way to make these beastmen obey in the short term.

Zhou Lie’s guess was right. Gao Siyang was indeed gambling this time. First, he sent out all the strong fighters, leaving only those with lower combat capabilities behind.

He also moved his safe zone to the center of the city, hidden among many buildings, making it difficult to discover. However, it could still be found if searched carefully.

This was a relatively obvious flaw left for Zhou Lie, but a day and a half passed, and Zhou Lie’s side didn’t make any major moves. Instead, he sent people out, and the direction was towards the military base.

Gao Siyang said, “It seems they didn’t come to kill me this time, but to secretly accumulate strength. This doesn’t quite fit Zhou Lie’s style.”

Wu Feiyang said, “Perhaps he realized it was impossible to succeed in killing the captain this time, so he didn’t come. After all, they would only lose combat power and expose their ambitions.”

Gao Siyang said, “I always feel that Zhou Lie is too confident. Even if I control all of Modu, he’ll still be confident enough to kill me.”

Fu Haiyang said, “If that’s the case, then the people he brought to Modu certainly aren’t all of them. Perhaps he sent others to gather scattered strong individuals from outside?”

Gao Siyang slapped the table, “Right! That’s it!”

Wu Feiyang said, “That’s troublesome. The experience of Lin Lou and the three of them served as a warning to us. If Zhou Lie continues to use this method, there might really be suicide squads coming to assassinate Captain Gao!”

Gao Siyang waved his hand, “Let’s put that aside for now. If Zhou Lie really wants to attack me, he will definitely bring people to Modu first. We should secretly monitor them, and report any unusual situations immediately. We might be able to get some more help like Lin Lou.”

Zhou Lie’s method of controlling people was indeed effective. In a short time, he could make a group of beastmen, especially those heteromorphic beastmen with weaknesses, obey his commands and do as he said.

However, while gaining such benefits, they were also surrounded by various crises.

Gao Siyang said, “I won’t give them the chance to kill me. By the way, how’s the situation on Liu Zhongyuan’s side? Is it difficult?”

Wu Feiyang said, “It’s still manageable for now. They’re in the middle, and there are no semi-beastmen behind them, but the number is indeed a bit large, and many buildings have been destroyed.”

Gao Siyang said, “Those are the last semi-beastmen in the last area. Even if some buildings are slightly destroyed, it doesn’t matter. We won’t need them in the short term. Now, we need to focus on time.”

Wu Feiyang said, “On the other two sides, teams of ordinary beastmen are concentrating on hunting some scattered semi-beastmen. This should be their first time facing such a large number of semi-beastmen.”

Even so, the number of semi-beastmen they killed wasn’t as many as Liu Zhongyuan killed with a flick of his tail, but it was still considerable.

No one is strong from the very beginning.

Ordinary beastmen had the protection of soldiers. If there was a crisis, the soldiers would directly shoot and kill the semi-beastmen who were about to harm the beastmen or break through the defense line.

Fu Haiyang checked the situation, “It’s been a day and a half. At this rate, the last group of semi-beastmen will probably be cleared by tomorrow morning.”

Gao Siyang said, “Good. The soldiers are fighting bravely on the battlefield. We have nothing else to do but prepare a sumptuous meal for them and wait for their return.”

The Qin family and the Yuan family took this opportunity to meet again, but they didn’t go to anyone’s home, but met in a secluded place outside.

It was a grassy area with lush greenery. They sat down, no one minding whether the grass would dirty their clothes.

Yuan Zhuo said, “Mr. Qin, long time no see.”

Qin Shan Zhou twitched the corner of his mouth. They hadn’t seen each other for a while, but Yuan Zhuo’s children kept bothering his son.

And Qin Jiu Zhen kept sending them rice, noodles, and other food from home, picking out some to send over. Although it didn’t have much impact on them, it was still unpleasant!

Qin Shan Zhou said, “Yes, Mr. Yuan, we haven’t seen each other for a long time. I wonder what you want to talk about by asking Xiao Zhen to ask us to meet?”

Qin Shan Zhou and Qin Jiu Zhen were here, but Yao Meimei insisted on staying home because she was afraid the Yuan family asked them to meet with the intention of stealing their belongings while they were away!

He refused to come, and Qin Shan Zhou wouldn’t force her. He himself also suspected Yuan Zhuo’s purpose, but after seeing the entire Yuan family here, he felt slightly relieved.

It shouldn’t be about stealing supplies from their house. Only then did he relax a little and have a good chat with Yuan Zhuo.

Yuan Zhuo said, “I heard that Modu will soon be safe. Do you know what we’ll do then?”

Qin Shan Zhou said, “Of course I know. Initially, we won’t have our own houses like now. We will either pay supplies or work in exchange for our own houses.”

“If we live in the outer areas, we can indeed live in separate houses, but there will be no water or electricity supply.”

Yuan Zhuo said, “Yes, so what are you planning to do now? Do you have enough supplies to exchange for separate housing? What will you do if you don’t?”

Qin Jiu Zhen blinked and looked at Qin Shan Zhou. Qin Shan Zhou twitched his mouth, “This is our Qin family’s own business. It seems to have nothing to do with you.”

Because Qin Jiu Zhen had previously emphasized to her parents not to mention the relationship between her and Xia Liansheng outside, Qin Shan Zhou wouldn’t mention it either.

Yuan Zhuo didn’t seem satisfied, as if he hadn’t heard the answer he wanted, “This matter is very important. The sons of our two families are in love, they are together, so our two families are now considered in-laws, aren’t we?”

If this were in the past, Qin Shan Zhou would have wondered how fortunate he was to become in-laws with the Yuan family, but unfortunately, it’s not the past. Now, in-laws are better avoided!

Qin Shan Zhou said, “What in-laws? Qin Jiulin is indeed my son, but Liu Zhongyuan has nothing to do with your family. He’s surnamed Liu, not Yuan.”

Yuan Zhuo smiled, “So what? Even if his surname is Liu, it can’t change his blood relationship with my Yuan family, don’t you think?”

Qin Jiu Zhen suddenly said, “Do you think the abilities of beastmen or heteromorphic beastmen can be transferred or given between blood relatives?”

Even though Yuan Zhuo had been prepared before the talk with the Qin family, he was still shocked by Qin Jiu Zhen’s words.

“What do you mean… No, I mean, Xiao Zhen, what you just said…”

Qin Jiu Zhen blinked, seeming a little stunned. “Ah? What? What I just said? I was just talking nonsense. These beastmen’ abilities are self-awakened. How could they be transferred? If that were possible, wouldn’t many people suffer?”

Yuan Zhuo had recovered from his initial shock and calmed down. His wife and children had been bored, so they went for a walk nearby and didn’t hear what Qin Jiu Zhen had said.

Qin Jiu Zhen had thought carefully before saying this to Yuan Zhuo. She had also secretly asked Xia Liansheng beforehand, and he agreed.

After all, they needed an example. Qi Jinglan was a possibility, and initially, it was the only possibility, so they had taken it very seriously. However, Qi Jinglan and Duan Qiu Feng were too stupid.

There had been no progress until now. Since that was the case, they would find a second backup. Wasn’t Liu Zhongyuan, who suddenly had his family come, the one Xia Liansheng was paying attention to?

Liu Zhongyuan also had younger siblings, which could be considered a backup, couldn’t it? Moreover, the four members of the Yuan family weren’t vegetarians. She had contacted Yuan Zhuo many times before.

On the surface, the four of them were like spoiled wealthy families, with bad attitudes, pampered and unable to endure hardships. But it had to be admitted that their acting was really good.

Even when no one else was around during the day and night, they would act. Only during very short periods of time would they reveal their true faces and huddle together to discuss things.

In particular, Yuan Qingning, a girl in her twenties, was now using her appearance to receive gifts from people outside, and the family had already stored a lot of supplies.

Afterwards, no matter how much Yuan Zhuo asked, Qin Jiu Zhen didn’t say another word. She sat quietly behind Qin Shan Zhou. Qin Shan Zhou and Yao Meimei didn’t know about this.