Chapter 725, Negotiating Remuneration (Updated today.)


    Shanara sat down aside, picked up the tea cup and took a sip.


    He said calmly, "You have also seen the content in the newspaper. Wu Heng obviously wants to help you gain some advantages in the competition for the throne."


    Brittany frowned slightly, "What do you mean?"


    "You should tie yourself to him to have any hope of getting the throne back."


    Brittany shook her head, "I talked about this with the owner of Wuheng Island, but he didn''t seem to have any intention of helping me fight for the throne. He only said that as long as I stay on Treasure Island, he would protect my safety."


    Shanara smiled softly, "You can promise more. With his age and the speed of level up, he will definitely reach level 18. Any country and royal family will recruit him. It will be better for you if you make some promises in advance." There is nothing to lose, after all, those are yours only when you sit on the throne."


    Brittany''s eyes widened, but she didn''t say the words that came to her mouth.


    After hesitating for a moment, he still said: "I understand, thank you Madam Shannara for reminding me."


    …


    Zombie world.


    Wu Heng took the truck and began to return to the shopping mall in the central area.


    In the afternoon, Li Yahong took him to several factories to check the learning results of the skeletons.


    After confirming that normal production was possible, some machinists were arranged to start labeling and recording the machinery.


    It will be disassembled and packaged and will be transported to the factory in another world.


    After all, where the raw materials are purchased, it will save a lot of trouble.


    "Is there any progress in the development of pills?"


    Li Yahong replied while driving, "No news has been sent back yet. I''ll ask when I get back."


    Wu Heng nodded and said nothing more.


    The skeleton alchemist is conducting research there, and there is no possibility of slacking off.


    So there is nothing to do to urge it.


    "At the reception desk, should we make an appointment directly or postpone it later?" Li Yahong asked again.


    "Ask their opinions, we can do it at any time."


    "I''ll ask them what they think first and try to get them to come over as much as possible."


    "good!"


    The two chatted casually and started to return to the central area.


    Li Yahong went to do her own business.


    Wu Heng also returned to his dormitory, opened the gate, and returned to Treasure Island.


    …


    Out of bounds.


    Wu Heng released the three ghosts to move freely, and then went downstairs and walked outside.


    Before she even reached the first floor, Minnie came over and said, "Master, Philippa has contacted you on the radio."


    "I''ll go take a look." Wu Heng went upstairs again and walked into the radio station''s room.


    I looked at the record book of the skeleton investigation, and there was a string of ''Are you there?'' written on it by Philippa.


    As soon as I saw these words, I knew that there was nothing serious.


    Still picking up the phone, he asked: "Philippa, can you hear me?"


    Soon, Philippa''s voice came over, "I''m here, what were you doing during the day?"


    "I went out, did something happen?" Wu Heng asked.


    "Today, Tapani, Gianvito and the dwarf investigator came to see me. They asked me to contact you and order some newspapers." Philippa said directly.


    "They want to subscribe to newspapers? What''s the use?"


    "I heard that they want to transport it back to the clan. They probably want to use the popularity of the newspaper to increase their reputation." Philippa replied and followed the analysis.


    This matter is not difficult to guess.


    There are also roles for the three of them in the story.


    Especially this time, the Kingdom''s army surrounded and killed the Association''s investigation team. This incident itself was huge news, plus it was a great detective story.


    It will definitely generate buzz and increase their reputation.


    Of course, this also helps me.


    Wu Heng is the protagonist, and his reputation will increase even more.


    "How much do you want to order? I need to print more overnight." Wu Heng asked.


    "Tapani and the dwarf both want to order 10,000 copies, and Tapani wants to order 20,000 copies," Philippa said directly.


    "I will print it today and arrange for a ship to be sent there. The price is calculated as 55 copper coins, which is the price of cooperation with the large chamber of commerce." Wu Heng said directly.


    "Okay, I''ll talk to them later." Philippa agreed, and then whispered: "Can I go back? It''s so boring here, and I miss you a little."


    "Is there nothing going on over there?"


    "It''s okay. There are no problems on the route. The association has also arranged a naval cruise. Now it''s none of my business. Give me some free time. It''s even more boring than when I was on Treasure Island." Philippa complained.


    Philippa stayed there, mainly responsible for route safety.


    It seems that no one will cause trouble on the route at this time and attract the attention of the association.


    Wu Heng thought for a moment and said, "There''s nothing going on over there. I''ll just come back and stay for a few days." Wu Heng


    "Really! Then I''ll go back after I finish talking to them about the newspaper."


    "Tell Tapani in advance and just go patrol the route and don''t come back to rest." Wu Heng asked again.


    "Don''t worry, I''m not stupid." Philippa continued, "I won''t tell you anymore. I''ll go tell them about it."


    Before Wu Heng could answer, the other party had already hung up the contact.


    Wu Heng looked at the communications from several other radio stations and confirmed that no one had left any messages for him.


    He left the room and walked downstairs.


    …


    The next day, morning.


    Wu Heng and the corpse magic weapon master stood in front of the island factory, looking at the busy skeleton weapon masters inside.


    This morning, various equipment passed through the boundary gate and was transported to the factory here.


    The magicians also began to assemble according to the previous markings and records.


    "Island owner, do you also have blueprints for these instruments?" the corpse weapon master ''Costas'' asked flatly.


    "We don''t have these. You can study them and don''t break them." Wu Heng said directly.


    Learning blueprint knowledge is also helpful for the improvement of magic weapon masters.


    Especially the machinery in the modern world is still very different from the equipment in other worlds.


    It is easier to bring enlightenment or learn new relevant knowledge.


    "Thank you, island owner." Costas thanked him.


    "Are all the equipment at the Netale City Power Plant ready?" Wu Heng asked again.


    Costas nodded, "Still preparing. It is expected to be fully ready within a week."


    "Let me know when you''re ready and I''ll arrange for you to go there."


    Within a week, Philippa was almost back from there.


    At that time, we can arrange for them to go there together, and things will be handled more safely.


    "Okay sir."


    "I''ll leave this to you, just go find me." Wu Heng said and called a carriage to return to the island owner''s mansion.


    …


    After returning to the island owner''s mansion.


    Wu Heng returned to the study, opened the door and returned to the zombie world.


    On the other side of the gate, there is a factory in the zombie world. The factory has been evacuated, leaving only a mess.


    After walking out of the factory yard, Li Yahong and the motorcade were waiting not far away.


    "Let''s go!" Wu Heng walked over and got directly into the passenger seat.


    Li Yahong also got on the bus, and after giving the order, the convoy started slowly.


    "There was news from the radio just now that the people from the main station are already on their way. They will arrive at the train station around two o''clock in the afternoon."


    "So urgent?" Wu Heng was a little surprised.


    "I guess the ghost has no solution at all, so it''s so anxious to come over." Li Yahong said with a smile.


    "Let''s go, then let''s go directly to the train station. There isn''t much time left." Wu Heng said directly.


    Li Yahong picked up the walkie-talkie and gave the order.


    The convoy turned at the intersection ahead and headed towards the train station.


    …


    Around 2:30 in the afternoon.


    The train arrives at the station.


    These two trains are trains from the Xinfu City base and are used to transport materials between Yangtong City.


    The car door opened and the three of them walked out quickly. The first person was ‘Lu Changan’, whom he had met several times.


    The third-level commander of the main station specializes in handling Wu Heng''s transactions.


    The latter two are also young and strong, and they should be acting as bodyguards.


    Someone came out of the platform and led the three of them.


    He walked directly into a room in the station.


    When the door opened, he saw Wu Heng and Li Yahong sitting on the inside.


    "Chief Wu!" Lu Changan forced out a smile.


    "Commander Lu!" Wu Heng stood up and shook hands with the other party.


    "Chief Wu, I heard that your superpower has the effect of restraining ghosts. I need your help in this matter." Lu Changan got straight to the point and said directly.


    "Commander Lu, anyone who encounters ghosts is in danger." Wu Heng looked troubled.


    "Leader Wu can make conditions. If it''s within his authority, I can directly agree to it. If it''s outside his authority, I have no choice." Lu Changan continued.


    Completely different from the previous transactions, Lu Changan didn''t say a word of nonsense after he came in.


    It''s all about dealing with ghosts.


    "I need modern technology, give me some high-tech talents." Wu Heng said directly.


    Lu Changan frowned for a moment, "Chief Wu, I have absolutely no way to promise you, and I can''t tie anyone up for you."


    Wu Heng continued, "Just tell me what your authority is."


    "I''ll give you five hundred first-level corpse cores and two armored vehicles as payment for this time." Lu Changan said.


    Wu Heng shook his head, "I want five level three corpse cores, ten armored vehicles, and what kind of technology I need. You must provide me with corresponding training and help."


    "I promised you about the training. You need too many armored vehicles. I will provide you with up to five. I can give you two more level 3 corpse cores, for a total of seven." Lu Changan said.


    Seeing that the other party was happy, Wu Heng didn''t intend to say anything more and agreed directly, "Okay, I don''t have any objections."


    "Then let''s see if we can leave now. This matter is quite urgent. When we get back, we can pay you the reward first." Lu Changan said.


    Wu Heng glanced at Li Yahong, then looked at Lu Changan and the others, "Commander Lu, you go back to the car and wait for a while. I need to make some arrangements here. We will go there together then."


    "Okay, then we''ll wait for you in the car." Lu Changan stood up and walked out directly.


    Li Yahong said: "Go directly, will there be any danger?"


    "It''s unlikely, but we have to be careful. I''ll ask Xiaoxiao to keep an eye on them. When we get to Yangtong City, we''ll use our plane to get there."


    "I''ll go with you!"


    "No, you stay here to look after the house. I can ask you to do anything if I need it."


    Li Yahong thought for a moment and nodded.


    After Wu Heng prepared for a while, he walked out of the building, got on the train and rushed to Yangtong City together.


    …


    On the train.


    Lu Changan and the other three sat across from each other, while Wu Heng sat alone on one side, with two skeleton attendants standing beside him.


    "How did you meet the ghost?" Wu Heng asked directly.


    Lu Changan sighed, thought for a moment, and said, "We have a base that was attacked by ghosts. The personnel wanted to retreat, but they found that the ghosts were still following the team."


    It seems that this group of personnel is relatively important.


    Let the main station pay such a big price to let me help.


    Wu Heng nodded, "Where are the attack methods?"


    "The attack method is to seize control of a person''s body and attack others. We basically have no means to deal with it." Lu Changan replied.


    Possession is a basic characteristic of ghosts, and there is nothing special about it.


    But at this point, for humans in this world, possession is basically unsolvable.


    Even if you control the possessed person and the ghost immediately possesses the next one, you still have no way to solve it.


    Being targeted means waiting to die.


    "We also invited a few people from Taoist temples, the kind with certificates." Lu Changan added.


    Wu Heng raised his head curiously, "How''s the effect?"


    If you can come to yourself again, there will definitely be no solution.


    But he was also curious about whether some of the Taoist priests'' spells or talismans had any effect.


    "It doesn''t have much effect. I''m not sure whether it''s a real effect or a psychological effect. The news coming back is that it reduces the intensity of the ghost''s control of the body." Lu Changan answered.


    Judging from what the other party said, the Taoist priest had no obvious effect.


    Even if it is really effective, it does not meet the requirements of professionals.


    Wu Heng also stopped asking about this matter.


    Instead, he said: "Where are the people you mentioned trapped?"


    "There is an airport over there in Xinggu City where we can land. Since there are ghosts following us, this team is stationed in the wild and should not have changed its location yet."


    "Okay, I understand." Wu Heng nodded.


    "Is Leader Wu sure?" Lu Changan continued to ask.


    Wu Heng thought for a moment and said, "For now, it shouldn''t be a big problem. Let''s see what happens then!"


    The train keeps going.


    A few hours later, we entered Yangtong City.


    Gao Rong was already waiting at the airport, arranging planes for the base and more than a dozen skeleton flying dragons.


    The aircraft pilots at the base are trained skeletons and have completed several flight experiments without any problems.


    Prepared a bit.


    Lu Changan also boarded his own plane and took another one at the same time.


    Soon, the plane from the main station left.


    The plane at the base also took off and left, accompanied by several flying dragons.


    …


    Wrentam City.


    The skeleton knight galloped all the way, rushed directly into the city gate, and headed to the city lord''s mansion.


    After entering the courtyard of the City Lord''s Mansion, he got off his horse and handed the letter in his hand to Wen Mansha.


    Wen Mansha sat on the city lord''s throne, feeding her child and receiving the letter.


    letter?


    Or the letter used by the association.


    He handed it to the steward aside and said, "Open it and take a look. Who wrote it?"


    The housekeeper tore open the envelope, glanced at the content and said, "It''s a letter written by Deacon Slater. It says that Mr. Wu Heng arranged for an informant to investigate the cult''s intelligence. He recently passed the news to her. I hope you can Pass the message to Wu Heng.”


    "Cult? Where did the news come from to Slater?" Mansha Wen still frowned.


    "The city of Ergilo in the Kingdom of Yeko."


    The Netali city army surrounded and killed the headquarters investigation team, which was related to the cult.


    This time, news of a cult came again, and it turned out that the kingdom had truly become a cult den.


    He gently calmed the child and said, "When you''re full, go and take a nap. I''m going to tell dad the news."


    He handed the child to the housekeeper and wiped his chest covered with the child''s saliva with a handkerchief.


    He tucked his clothes back, turned around and walked upstairs.


    He came to the radio room and picked up the microphone, "Master, Deacon Slater sent a piece of information about the cult in Ergiro City."


    I sat in front of the radio station and waited for a while, but no news came back.


    So he got up and went downstairs.


    …


    "Chief Wu, the convoy is ready. We can go there at any time." Lu Changan said directly.


    In just two hours, we arrived at the city that ''Lu Changan'' mentioned.


    It is different from the city recovered by Wuheng.


    This side looks more like a modern battlefield, which has been baptized by artillery fire.


    Collapsed houses, craters and broken walls.


    Still a little miserable.


    Wu Heng said: "No, you come with me on the Flying Dragon. There is no need for others to follow. Too many people will cause problems."


    With a gesture of his hand, several skeletal flying dragons squatted down and lowered their heads, and Wu Heng sat directly on them.


    Then he motioned for Lu Changan to follow him.


    Lu Changan''s eyes widened and he looked at the skeleton flying dragon, but he didn''t move for a long time.


    (End of chapter)