Apocalypse: My Tattoos are Ten Yama Kings-Chapter 219 - 213: Back to Peng City, Everything’s in Chaos

Peng City.

Official Sanctuary.

Underground Base.

Inside the conference room, Peng City's top officials gathered together.

Sitting at the head at this moment was Yang Dingguo.

Yang Dingguo was really overwhelmed now!

In recent days, the sanctuaries near Peng City have been attacked repeatedly.

The number of sanctuaries completely destroyed isn't less than a dozen.

On the surface, it looks like the sanctuaries from other cities are in trouble.

But anyone with discerning eyes can see that this is targeted at Peng City!

These days, Peng City is flooded with survivors seeking refuge, and in order to take in and settle these survivors, the construction of the Giant City has been delayed.

Dragon Country has always been about prioritizing people, adhering to a spirit of no abandonment, no giving up.

Yang Dingguo and his people certainly can't ignore these survivors seeking refuge.

However, the Peng City sanctuary is already operating at full capacity, and suddenly, there are so many survivors.

How to eat, how to drink, how to live.

Ensuring their safety is a very serious issue.

"What's the situation now?" Yang Dingguo asked the officials under him.

A middle-aged man stepped forward and reported truthfully: "So far, we've taken in forty thousand survivors."

"It's preliminarily estimated that there are no less than one hundred thousand survivors on the way."

"In the short term, food, drink, and supplies can be guaranteed. However, there's one thing—the safety issue—which we can't ensure."

"The sanctuary can no longer accommodate more people; we can only temporarily settle them elsewhere."

"Everyone should be aware, the more people gather, the more Evil Spirits will naturally appear."

"Currently, almost every day there are survivors dying at the hands of Evil Spirits, even if we send out Life Pattern Master squads to patrol, they almost have no effect."

"For now, we can only control the casualties within a manageable scope."

What does it mean to control casualties within a manageable scope?

To put it bluntly, too many people are seeking refuge in Peng City now, and losing one or two lives won't affect the overall situation nor cause any turmoil.

Next, other Peng City officials began to report on the recent situation of Peng City.

After listening to the reports, Yang Dingguo's complexion turned grim.

To put it plainly, what's the biggest issue Peng City is facing right now?

The biggest challenge for Peng City is the lack of strength, a serious shortage of Life Pattern Masters.

Originally, the official forces of Peng City were more than sufficient for protecting Peng City.

However, suddenly having tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of survivors needing protection, how can Peng City hold up!

"Has Lin Yuan returned?" Yang Dingguo asked gravely after a moment of tension.

Currently, the only one who can bring a sense of security to Yang Dingguo is Lin Yuan.

"Not yet!"

"However, the people he took with him have returned, Mr. Lin should be back soon."

"It's said that Mr. Lin has already controlled two Tier Five Evil Spirits," Secretary Wang reported.

Up to the present moment, the best news heard in this meeting is Lin Yuan subduing two Tier Five Evil Spirits.

It's known that each Tier Five Evil Spirit's combat power is undoubtedly extraordinary, only those with extraordinary combat power can be called Tier Five Evil Spirits.

Now, Yang Dingguo only hopes Lin Yuan will hurry back with the two Tier Five Evil Spirits to help relieve the pressure from the front.

Currently, Peng City's officials are already struggling to bear the pressure from the front.

"Bang."

As the meeting was ongoing, when the people in the conference room were at a loss, the conference room door was opened. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

The one who pushed the door and came in was Lin Yuan.

Seeing Lin Yuan suddenly appear, everyone in the conference room looked at each other speechless, and for a moment, the room was dead silent.

Lin Yuan also felt it was a bit impolite to walk in like this while someone was having a meeting.

"Ahem!" Lin Yuan coughed twice to ease the awkwardness, tentatively asking, "Am I being a bit presumptuous?"

"Should I come back after you finish the meeting?"

Seeing Lin Yuan, Yang Dingguo's eyes instantly lit up.

Not only Yang Dingguo's eyes, but everyone in the conference room suddenly seemed to have found their backbone.

"Not at all, not at all!"

"You're right on time, just perfect!" Someone stood up and made a space for Lin Yuan to sit.

Lin Yuan didn't stand on ceremony and simply sat down in the conference room.

Lin Yuan knew Old Yang likely encountered trouble again.

He saw Peng City's current situation when he arrived.

With Peng City at the center, survivors fleeing from all directions now resemble a long dragon.

The whole Peng City is now completely chaotic, other places are even more disordered than the vegetable market except for the sanctuary.

"I heard you got things handled over there?" Yang Dingguo asked Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan nodded and replied, "That's right, it's all settled."

"One Mud Crocodile, one Dark Demon Ape, both Tier Five Evil Spirits, absolutely stable, won't cause any issues."

A Tier Five Evil Spirit possesses the power to destroy ordinary human shelters.

Having two Tier Five Evil Spirits in Peng City is like sleeping in a room with two ferocious tigers at your bedside.

Anyone would feel a sense of imminent fear.

However, as for Lin Yuan, Yang Dingguo trusts him completely.

Since Lin Yuan says these two Tier Five Evil Spirits won't cause any trouble, then they surely won't.

Once Yang Dingguo finishes questioning, it's Lin Yuan's turn to ask.

Lin Yuan speaks, "What's going on outside now? I've only been away a few days, how has it become so lively?"

Lively?

The situation outside can't simply be described as lively!

It's only that Lin Yuan is way too optimistic.

"Around Peng City, no less than a dozen city shelters have been assaulted."

"They've lost the ability to protect themselves and have all come to Peng City seeking refuge!"

"Suddenly, Peng City is flooded with so many survivors, it's tough to handle!" Yang Dingguo's expression is extremely grim.

The situation in Peng City resembles an ancient famine, with displaced people seeking refuge.

In ancient times, when famine struck, the displaced people would flee to places unaffected by famine.

But the cities spared from famine would usually close their gates tightly, not allowing the displaced inside.

Because the number of displaced people is always much higher than that of the original residents.

Originally, the food supply in the city can sustain the residents without problems.

But once the gates are opened to aid the refugees, the massive influx will undoubtedly consume the city's resources completely.

At that point, even the original residents turn into refugees.

The situation in Peng City is akin to this now.

Peng City can't possibly support so many fleeing people.

Yet, it can't bear to watch them die unattended.

"Know who's behind this..." Lin Yuan trails off, choosing not to finish his question.

The question is rather foolish.

No need to ask, it's surely the doings of the Deceitful King Faction again.

Tier Five Evil Spirits may attack human shelters, but nearly simultaneously, shelters in over ten cities are attacked.

Moreover, coincidentally, all these shelters lie around Peng City.

Such a coincidence surely suggests someone is orchestrating behind the scenes.

This incident must be the work of the Deceitful King Faction.

However, the current priority is not to deal with the Deceitful King Faction.

It's rather to take responsive measures to solve the accommodation issue for these survivors seeking refuge in Peng City.

These survivors from various places have disorganizedly gathered together—not to mention attacks by Evil Spirits.

The daily conflicts, fights, and injuries, even deaths among them are numerous.

They must be properly settled soon; otherwise, it will further impact Peng City's normal order.

"If it's not a blessing, it's not a curse; if it's a curse, it can't be avoided."

"In my opinion, these people coming might not necessarily be a bad thing!" Lin Yuan pauses for a moment and then says sternly, "Starting tomorrow, cut off their relief food."

"If they want food, they must work for it."

"Quarrying, transporting, building, smelting...."

"Everyone must exchange labor for food; those who don't work won't receive even a bit of relief food."

As soon as Lin Yuan finishes speaking, someone at the end of the meeting tentatively says, "Isn't this..."

"Isn't this inhumane?"

Lin Yuan glares at him fiercely, scolding, "Look at the time now, and you're still talking about humanity."

"During ancient famines, wise officials knew to provide relief by work. Your persistent distribution of relief food will only provoke their laziness."

"Now, if you dare let them eat for free, tomorrow they'll demand access to the shelter."

Upon hearing Lin Yuan's words, someone in the meeting room chuckles bitterly, "Not tomorrow; they're already demanding now."

"These survivors from various places march around all day, clamoring for entry into the shelter."

The shelter is undoubtedly safe.

However, the construction of Peng City's shelter was based on the number of Peng City's survivors at the time.

Though there is some spare capacity, clearly it can't accommodate too many people.

"Starting tomorrow, stop relief food distribution and let them exchange labor for food."

"Additionally, create a reward system: those who actively contribute to Peng City can be permitted to live in the shelter." Lin Yuan instructs.

Lin Yuan's approach is actually quite effective.

While they exchange labor for food, they retain the hope of entering the shelter.

This way, they will strive intensely to gain access to the shelter.

Under these circumstances, giving up can only mean death.

"Can safety be guaranteed?" another Peng City official asks.

Lin Yuan ponders for a moment and replies, "With me and the two Tier Five Evil Spirits, while we can't guarantee complete safety, there shouldn't be any major issues."

"If those bastards from the Deceitful King Faction dare come, they'll have no way out."

"In these troubled times, some sacrifices are inevitable; only by quickly constructing the Giant City can we accommodate so many people, ensuring greater safety."