187: Chapter 187: Recruiting the Holy Envoy

“Alright, since that’s the case, everyone come over and register. Each person gets a form, fill out your personal information clearly.”

Qu Zhengping took out a stack of forms and had them distributed.

The forms required them to clearly fill in their names, native place, and other basic information, as well as the time they joined the Red Coat Sect and their positions.

Another 30 minutes passed before everyone finished filling out the forms.

Qu Zhengping made a final tally; a total of 78 Holy Emissaries of the Red Coat Sect were taken in tonight. There were no Divine Emissaries at all.

“Everyone, come over, we’re going to have a meeting to arrange some matters,” Qu Zhengping called out after collecting the information.

Everyone gathered around Qu Zhengping.

“Some of you still control 3rd-tier Zombies, while some of you no longer have them. Those without 3rd-tier Zombies need to quickly control a new one. For those who have 3rd-tier Zombies, I need you to enter other cities to summon lower-order zombies,” Qu Zhengping said.

“Ah? Why is that?” someone asked.

They didn’t understand. Wasn’t the Red Lotus Sect not supposed to harm people? Why did they still need to control those zombies? Had they just escaped one danger only to fall into another?

“Everyone, don’t misunderstand. We are summoning zombies for other reasons. In short, remember that the Red Lotus Sect will not truly be an enemy of humanity; at most, we’ll just scare them a bit!” Qu Zhengping said.

“Why is that again?” another person asked.

“Have you forgotten what the Sect Leader just said? You must obey the Protector’s decree, do you understand?” Qu Zhengping went straight to being stern. They were given too much leeway, asking 'why' about everything.

“Yes!” the Holy Emissaries responded, not daring to speak up again.

“I hope you remember. You must execute the orders of the Sect! Regardless of whether you know the reason or not, what needs to be done must be done! Do you hear me!” Qu Zhengping shouted.

“Yes!” everyone replied.

“This place will be the headquarters of our Red Lotus Sect from now on. Each of you choose a room to rest, and we will begin operations tomorrow,” Qu Zhengping arranged.

...

The Southeast Military Region and various Settlements had a sleepless night.

They did not receive any news from Mozhou City because they hadn't sent out any scouts to investigate.

Early the next morning, the Settlements that had received flyers once again received new ones.

The main content of the flyers was as follows:

1. The Red Lotus Sect’s redemption ritual was successfully completed.

2. A total of 78 Holy Emissaries of the Red Coat Sect were redeemed.

3. Heaven and Earth are unkind, all things will perish. We hope everyone can believe in the Red Lotus Sect and attain eternal life.

In short, the flyers were full of boasts and attempts to trick people into joining.

The heads of the various Settlements gathered together once again.

“See what I told you! This Red Lotus Sect cannot be allowed to grow! Now that the Red Coat Sect is weak, the Red Lotus Sect is starting to run rampant!” said one Settlement head.

“What’s the use of saying that now? The Red Coat Sect couldn’t defeat them, so how can we?” said another Settlement head.

“Alright, stop arguing. People in various Settlements are panicking right now, we must come up with a countermeasure!” another person said.

“What countermeasure can there be? The Red Lotus Sect is operating in the city. Can you catch the people distributing flyers, or can you send people into the city to encircle and suppress them?”

Everyone talked over each other, like a noisy market, arguing endlessly. In the end, they couldn’t think of any effective countermeasures.

Southeast Military Region Command.

“Report!”

“Enter!”

“Commander, there’s news.”

“Speak quickly!” Zongzheng Yue stood up and ordered.

“The Red Lotus Sect’s redemption ritual proceeded smoothly, totaling 78 Holy Emissaries of the Red Coat Sect who defected, and millions of zombies were eliminated,” the Soldier reported.

“Hiss~” Zongzheng Yue was startled to hear that 78 Holy Emissaries had defected.

Last time, the Southeast Military Region and Meilin Settlement cooperated in a staged act, using so many people, expending so much effort, and even giving up their own base, only to capture 3 Holy Emissaries. This Red Lotus Sect started with 78 Holy Emissaries; their skill is extraordinary!

“Anything else?” Zongzheng Yue asked.

“The Red Lotus Sect distributed new flyers in various Settlements today, widely spreading doomsday theories and openly misleading Citizens into believing in them,” the Soldier said.

“Just as I expected! This Red Lotus Sect is indeed not to be underestimated!” Zongzheng Yue gnashed his teeth in hatred.

“Report!”

“Enter!”

“Reporting, Commander, Mayor Left Wen Shan of Suiyang Anbu is here and says he wants to see you,” the Soldier reported.

“Why is he here again?” Zongzheng Yue frowned.

Last time Left Wen Shan came, Zongzheng Yue was already a bit displeased. Why was he here again after only a few days?

“Let him in!” Zongzheng Yue hesitated for a moment but still agreed to meet.

“Commander Zong, my apologies, my apologies, I’ve come to bother you again!” Left Wen Shan apologized upon entering, probably knowing that his actions last time were a bit excessive.