Invincible through Touching Corpses-Chapter 98 - 97: Engagement

While Lin Xinghai was negotiating with the other party, everyone pricked up their ears, unwilling to miss a single word.

Even Ling Xiu couldn’t help but climb down from the vehicle’s roof, squeezing into the back row to witness the entire process.

At that moment, they were filled with not just admiration, but also a hint of disbelief.

"They actually agreed? That’s 50,000 Points!" Ling Xiu couldn’t help but swallow.

What impressed them even more than the final outcome was Lin Xinghai’s hardline stance; he hadn’t given the other party any room to bargain whatsoever.

"They couldn’t possibly refuse. You need to be alive to spend money. Of course, they agreed, but whether they’ll actually hand over the Points obediently afterward is another story," Lin Xinghai said.

Huang Nuo’s eyes widened. "They won’t honor the deal? Then they..."

Suddenly, he recalled what Lin Xinghai had said at the very beginning. "Hey, Brother Lin, you have a way to make them pay, right?"

"Don’t worry! I’d actually prefer it if they don’t pay. That would give us a reason to demand even more. They agreed so readily, which means the Energy Crystal Stones they’ll harvest this time are definitely worth more than 50,000 Points. In that case, we’ll just take everything." As Lin Xinghai spoke, the corner of his mouth curved into a smile.

That smile sent an inexplicable shiver down Huang Nuo’s spine.

But no one in the vehicle doubted whether Lin Xinghai had such an ability. After all, he had already accomplished so many impossible feats right before their eyes.

Of course, just because they didn’t doubt him didn’t mean they weren’t worried. As the temporary captain, Ling Xiu in particular had more to consider. "If it really comes to that, you might be able to force them to hand over the Energy Crystal Stones, but what if they retaliate afterward?"

"Retaliate? Them?" Lin Xinghai said, opening the holographic display on his wrist-mounted computer and showing everyone the data on the Giant Hammer Mercenary Corps.

"Their Mercenary Corps’ strongest member, the leader Ren Hong, only has a Genetic Optimization Level of 83%. In their entire corps, only the vice-captain has awakened a Superpower—and it’s just a run-of-the-mill Basic Superpower. Even their Mecha is unmodified. A Mercenary Corps like that is considered pretty weak, even for a First Level Mercenary Corps."

"If they really dare to run their mouths, I’ll have our captain ’have a chat’ with them. I’ve already recorded our conversation. We have both might and right on our side, so what’s there to worry about?" Lin Xinghai said with some disdain.

This information was all sent to him by Roger. The main purpose was to let him know which Mercenary Corps he could bully and which ones he shouldn’t offend for the time being. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Ever since he learned that his own captain had forcefully suppressed even the Second Level Wild Wolf Mercenary Corps, he really didn’t pay much mind to these ordinary First Level Mercenary Corps.

However, after he finished speaking, Lin Xinghai saw that the expressions on the faces of Ling Xiu and the others were still worried. He instantly understood their thoughts and comforted them, "Don’t worry. If it comes to that, I’ll reveal my identity and do my best to keep the Superpower Alliance out of it."

"Of course, if you’re still not at ease, you’re more than welcome to join our Heaven-Sundering Mercenary Corps," Lin Xinghai added with a grin.

The Heaven-Sundering Mercenary Corps was currently expanding, so having a few more Superpower Users join would be for the best. Even if their Superpowers weren’t combat-oriented, they were still much better than ordinary Mercenaries.

"Well... We’ll see." Ling Xiu didn’t give a direct answer, but Lin Xinghai could tell he probably wasn’t interested.

He didn’t press the issue. It was enough to just mention it; whether they were willing or not was up to them.

Besides, there were advantages if they joined, and advantages if they didn’t. When he came out to earn some extra money in the future, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to look up Ling Xiu and his group again.

As they talked, they rapidly approached the zombie horde. 1,000 meters... 800 meters... 500 meters.

With every bit closer they got, Lin Xinghai could feel the others grow a little more nervous.

He didn’t say much more. Grabbing two Tearing Rifles, he vaulted onto the vehicle’s roof and gave his orders. "Huang Nuo, get the vehicle as close to the zombie horde as you can, but whatever you do, don’t get sucked in."

"Ling Xiu, get your Hand Cannon ready. If the vehicle accidentally gets drawn into the horde, use the Hand Cannon to blast open a path and get us out immediately."

"Yes, sir!" the two of them responded in unison.

Meanwhile, Ling Xiu performed a final check on the bullets in his two firearms. He had long since replaced all the regular bullets with Armor-Piercing Bullets.

However, they had only purchased 100 Armor-Piercing Bullets when they set out this time, and after using some while hunting Zombies previously, only 78 remained.

The count was a bit low, but if they were used sparingly, it would have to be enough.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Xinghai glanced at the zombie horde. The sight was truly overwhelming.

Of course, he could also see the Armored Vehicle in the middle of the horde, already bogged down more than 100 meters deep.

The Zombies in front of the Armored Vehicle weren’t charging forward; instead, they were desperately ramming it.

The impact of one or two Zombies had no effect on the Armored Vehicle at all. But when their numbers reached a certain point and the impacts became relentless, the Armored Vehicle could no longer pick up Speed, even though it could withstand the blows.

Moreover, the impacts from the Ordinary Zombies weren’t the most troublesome part. The real problem was the High Level Zombies mixed in with the horde.

Their Sharp Claws could actually damage the Armored Vehicle. Although the damage wasn’t great, a single swipe could leave a 10-centimeter-long scratch.

Even dozens or hundreds of such scratches wouldn’t be a big deal for the massive Armored Vehicle.

But there were far too many High Level Zombies surrounding the Armored Vehicle. Lin Xinghai took a quick glance and spotted more than fifty of them. And at the call of the Mutated Zombies, more were definitely on their way.

With so many High Level Zombies, each one clawing at it a few times, the cumulative damage would be terrifying. If left unchecked, even the Armored Vehicle’s high-strength Alloy wouldn’t last long.

Of course, the members of the Giant Hammer Mercenary Corps weren’t just sitting there waiting to die. They were firing desperately from the Armored Vehicle’s firing ports.

But the problem was, these High Level Zombies were using Ordinary Zombies as "meat shields," making it extremely difficult for the Mercenaries to hit them.

In fact, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it an impossible task.

After all, on previous missions with the Heaven-Sundering Mercenary Corps, even Lin Xinghai had needed Roger’s coordination to kill High Level Zombies mixed in with a horde.

Lin Xinghai took all of this in as they drew closer and closer to the zombie horde. Soon, the distance was only 100 meters... 80 meters... 50 meters.

At this range, his Perception Power could already cover the area, mapping every single move of each High Level Zombie in his mind.

He could even anticipate what these High Level Zombies would do next.

Under such circumstances, the High Level Zombies seemed to be securely hidden, but in reality, to Lin Xinghai’s eyes, they were full of openings.

And with his Gun Technique, an opening meant death.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

Lin Xinghai pulled the triggers on the Tearing Rifles in his hands, one after another.