Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies-Chapter 1174: Before Heading to the Qinling Mountains

Chapter 1174: Before Heading to the Qinling Mountains

Earth God Temple.

After watching Yang Xinxin leave, Guan Longyue revealed an excited smile at the corner of her mouth, her sharp canine teeth lightly grinding against her lower teeth.

"Xinxin, where will you go next? In this world that has long been in chaos."

She silently thought to herself.

At that moment, Qin Qigong's voice suddenly sounded in her ear.

"Little Guan, how did it go? Was your friend willing to stay?"

"No, she refused very cleanly and decisively."

Guan Longyue said.

"Oh? Is that so? That truly is a bit regrettable. However, I'm very curious. Was there a special purpose behind your insistence on meeting this old classmate?"

When Qin Qigong said these words, his tone carried a hint of helplessness.

As the greatest secret weapon of the Shengjing Region nowadays, any information about Guan Longyue was classified among classified information.

In principle, aside from him and a few trusted attendants, no one was allowed to easily approach the Earth God Temple where Guan Longyue resided.

But this meeting was something Guan Longyue had strongly requested, so Qin Qigong had no choice but to respect her decision.

Guan Longyue simply replied indifferently, "Just wait and see! My friend, she might become even stronger than Chaos in the future!"

"Oh?"

This statement made Qin Qigong become very interested, his tone turning much more serious.

"Stronger than Chaos? Could it be that she could stand shoulder to shoulder with you?"

Guan Longyue laughed. "I don't know either. Abilities and such aren't important to her. I only know she's a genius, and even more so, a person with a crazy heart."

"Such a person, no matter what she wants to do, will become extremely dangerous."

Having said that, she let out a light sigh.

"But right now, she doesn't seem to care about becoming powerful herself. That's a very regrettable thing."

...

Time quickly arrived at seven days later.

The time Qin Qigong had left for the representatives of the five major regions to consider had expired.

Therefore, the meeting was convened once more. Qin Qigong gathered everyone together and asked for their final decisions with a smile on his face.

As for the results, the East Sea Region naturally could not participate due to Xuanwu's personal issue.

The representative of the Southwest Region, Pagyi Gesang, shook his head with a smile, indicating that he had reported this matter to the highest authority in the Southwest Region nowadays, the Khenpo of Sangha Monastery, Yasha Langtai Deji, and the Lord of the Charnel Ground.

However, the result of their final discussion was that the esoteric sect's current strength was limited, and moreover, Bharata was eyeing them covetously from the west. Therefore, they could not send anyone to participate in the operation.

Qin Qigong knew the situation in the Southwest Region was relatively complex. It had long been a theocracy, and after the Apocalypse, the power of the four great chieftains there had grown to unimaginable levels.

So he didn't say much more, simply stating, "I can understand. Chief Pagyi, you've worked hard!"

Pagyi Gesang nodded with a smile in acknowledgment, then sat to the side without another word.

As for the other major regions, everyone knew Li Changgong's stance. He needed a successful operation to solidify his position in the Northwest Region.

So he was the first to express his willingness to cooperate.

From the Northeast, Han Shanzuo also agreed to cooperate quite readily, though he did put forward some rather strict requirements regarding the specific details of the cooperation.

Qin Qigong indicated that these were not a problem.

Finally, everyone's gaze fell upon Zhang Yi.

Among the representatives of the five major regions, Zhang Yi was the most special because his relationship with the Jiangnan Region authorities was not one of subordination, but of cooperation.

Therefore, no one could clearly discern his attitude. Most of the time, Zhang Yi prioritized his personal interests.

"Lord Chaos, I wonder what your thoughts are on this matter?"

Qin Qigong asked with a sincere expression.

Zhang Yi gave a faint smile. "I've considered this issue. If I am to participate in this operation, I have some concerns that I need you all to help me resolve first."

Qin Qigong asked curiously, "Oh? What concerns do you have? Please, speak freely."

Zhang Yi said calmly, "First is intelligence! Regarding everything beneath the Qinling Mountains, aside from you, no one else has intelligence from there."

"If you want me to participate, you must disclose all intelligence about the underground area to me without any reservations."

Zhang Yi looked deeply at Qin Qigong as he said this. "I also want to see the complete footage of [Zhen Yuanzi] fighting the two Epsilon-level Ground Centipedes!"

Qin Qigong lowered his head in brief contemplation, then quickly responded, "I can make the decision on this. As long as you participate, I will arrange it for you immediately."

Zhang Yi nodded.

"Then let's talk about the second point." 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

His gaze turned towards Li Changgong across the table, his eyes narrowing slightly. "I have had grievances with Gouchen, so it's hard to guarantee he won't attack me during the operation."

Zhang Yi would not be teammates with someone he couldn't trust; that would be too dangerous.

In the ten-thousand-meter deep abyss underground, what they needed to face were two Mutated Beasts of White Rook level!

Four against two, the odds of victory were still very high.

But if someone launched a sneak attack from behind, that would be fatal.

Li Changgong's expression immediately changed.

"Chaos, what do you mean by that? I am a soldier. I would never do such a despicable thing!"

Li Changgong's voice was loud; he believed Zhang Yi was insulting him.

Zhang Yi said lightly, "Oh? Is that so? Perhaps that's what you think now."

"But what if, after a life-and-death battle, I am severely injured and on the brink of death? If only the two of us are around, and you have a healing pill that could save me, would you heal me, or would you watch me die?"

Li Changgong: "I..."

Zhang Yi: "Don't lie! Ask your own heart what it thinks."

Li Changgong's words were instantly choked off.

The image Zhang Yi had described actually surfaced in his mind.

Immediately, a chill ran down his spine, and a layer of cold sweat broke out.

Because he was horrified to discover that, when putting himself in that situation, he actually hesitated!

Stabbing an ally in the back was the greatest disgrace for a soldier.

But he still held immense resentment towards Zhang Yi. This resentment was usually suppressed, but when alone, he might not be able to control the demon in his heart.

Seeing his hesitation, Zhang Yi couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

"You see!"

Li Changgong snapped back to reality and hurriedly explained, "I would never do such a thing! I swear on my family's honor!"

Qin Qigong placed his clasped hands on the table and said with a smile,

"Human nature itself cannot withstand tests."

"It's just like how even the best person, if he desperately needs money and sees a piece of gold in a remote, uninhabited wilderness, will also have the impulse to take it for himself."

"Therefore, using morality to constrain is meaningless."

Qin Qigong suddenly straightened his expression.

"Let's use discipline instead! Here, I, Qin Qigong, can make a declaration using my status as the supreme commander of the Shengjing Region!"

"If anyone dares to attack an ally during the operation, my Shengjing will spare no effort to launch a punitive expedition against them and announce their evil deeds to the world!"

"At the same time, I also hope the other major regions participating in the operation will join forces, and the three of us will attack them together!"

Author's Note