168: Conquer the Storm Legion

Dawn was breaking.

Under the witness of everyone, Qin Shi Lei solemnly accepted the General Commander's uniform, military emblem, and appointment letter transferred by Commander Kong.

Although Commander Kong directly appointing Qin Shi Lei as General Commander was indeed against the rules, the soldiers below did not pay attention to this point; they only clapped desperately, expressing their excitement.

The soldiers had privately exchanged thoughts last night.

“I heard that the General Commander is going to appoint Qin Shi Lei as General Commander, is that right?”

“Yes, I can’t believe they’re letting someone who isn’t a military man lead us. Is this really according to the rules?”

“It’s the apocalypse now, special circumstances call for special measures. What’s there to be surprised about?”

“Exactly. Qin Shi Lei is the number one person on Blue Star. How could he not be a mere General Commander?”

“I also agree with City Lord Qin becoming our General Commander. Not only is his strength unmatched, but he also saved me three times. Now he has even established Hope City. Only by following such a City Lord can we survive the apocalypse.”

Although some rigid and stubborn thinkers raised different opinions, they were quickly criticized into silence.

“You do it if you can. This is a decision made by the higher-ups. Why are you, a mere company commander, worrying about it? If you’re so capable, go out and kill all the remaining zombies in Nanzhuang City.”

The ceremony concluded!

Qin Shi Lei waved his hand: “Attention, everyone! Depart!”

Immediately, the people of Hope City lined up and rushed towards Nanzhuang City.

Although the vast majority of zombies in Nanzhuang City had been annihilated yesterday, scattered zombies were still wandering in the urban area.

They were now going to thoroughly clear out the remaining zombies and then expand the city wall to its maximum extent.

To cope with potentially powerful Mutated Zombies, top experts like An Qian also all went out.

Qin Shi Lei, on the other hand, took Commander Kong to the camps of the other three legions.

Above Storm Legion.

Commander Kong pointed to a room in a five-story building and said, “Regiment Commander Chen Pengfei’s office is there.”

“Alright, Uncle Kong, you stay here for now. You can come down later.”

After Qin Shi Lei finished speaking, he teleported into that room.

He looked around but found no one.

“Could it be that Chen Pengfei hasn’t come to work yet?”

Qin Shi Lei frowned and had no choice but to push open the door and walk out.

“Who is it?” The two guards outside the door heard the sound of the door opening and immediately pointed their guns at the door.

Before they could even clearly see who opened the door, they felt their hands lighten, and the semi-automatic rifles in their hands were snatched away by the newcomer.

“Don’t move, or I’ll shoot.” Qin Shi Lei held a rifle in each hand, pointing them at the two men’s chests.

Under the threat of the dark muzzles, the two had no choice but to stop reaching for their right hands at their waists.

“Where is your Regiment Commander Chen Pengfei?” Qin Shi Lei asked coldly.

The two remained silent, showing no intention of answering Qin Shi Lei.

Qin Shi Lei put away one rifle, took out a red booklet, and said, “I was sent by the General Commander. Quickly take me to your Regiment Commander.”

One of them carefully scrutinized the booklet, then replied, “The Regiment Commander hasn’t appeared these past few days. We don’t know where he is either.”

So vigilant!

Qin Shi Lei pondered for a moment, then spoke again, “Take me to find other high-ranking officers of the legion.”

Since the fearful Chen Pengfei had hidden, he would have to find him through the legion’s high-ranking officials.

The two guards exchanged glances for a moment, then one of them nodded and replied, “Okay, I’ll take you.”

Qin Shi Lei used a hand chop to knock out the other person, then threw him into the room. “Let’s go, he’s fine.”

The person’s expression changed, but he eventually walked ahead to lead the way.

At this time, Qin Shi Lei was also wearing a military uniform and was led by a guard, so people they met on the way did not stop or question them.

That person led Qin Shi Lei out of this building and walked towards a two-story small building at the very edge of the northeast corner.

Upon entering the small building, Qin Shi Lei felt increasingly strange as he walked.

“Are you sure your high-ranking officials are here? Why haven’t I seen anyone working?”

The person remained silent, lowering his head and continuing forward.

“Stop.” Qin Shi Lei pointed his gun at the person and shouted loudly.

The guard reached out and twisted open the door of an adjacent room, then tried to slip inside with a flash.

However, his movements were no match for Qin Shi Lei’s speed. As soon as his right foot lifted, a blood-red longsword was already resting on his neck.

“Very good. I suppose a net has already been laid outside, right?”

Qin Shi Lei said with a faint smile, “I didn’t notice you giving any secret signals along the way. How exactly did you inform others?”

The guard said coldly, “Just surrender. A net has indeed been laid outside, you can’t escape.”

He paused, then continued, “So you can die knowing. The two of us were ordered to guard the commander’s office. We were given a death order: once we lead someone away, we are to lead that person here. People we meet along the way will naturally inform others to set up the trap.”

“.......”

Qin Shi Lei couldn’t help but admire the military staff officers.

Not only did they make the Regiment Commander leave his usual office, but they also specifically arranged for two guards to stand by the door. Once a guard was held hostage, they would subtly lead the intruder into the trap.

“What a pity, no matter how good a scheme is, it can only pale in comparison to absolute power.”

Qin Shi Lei put away Blood Soul and said, “Let’s go, let’s go out and see how the trap you’ve set up is.”

When he walked out of the small building, he found that it had been heavily surrounded.

Thirty meters away, there were layers upon layers of soldiers holding dangerous weapons, and even further away, there were several Tanks aiming at the small building. Overhead, several helicopters were flying towards them.

“Stop, you are surrounded. Immediately lay down your arms and surrender!” A military officer in the crowd shouted sternly.

Qin Shi Lei couldn’t be bothered to waste words with the other party. He instantly teleported next to the officer, raising Blood Soul and holding it across his neck.

“Take me to your Regiment Commander.”

The officer was momentarily stunned. How did he suddenly get taken hostage by the other party?

But he still threatened stubbornly, “Give up! The shells are already aimed here. Even if you kill me, you’ll be buried with me.”

“Is that so?” Qin Shi Lei said indifferently, “Do you think my recent teleportation can avoid the bombardment of shells?”

“Regiment Commander Xu, he is Qin Shi Lei, our Blue Star’s number one person. A peerless expert whom even shells cannot kill.”

Suddenly, someone recognized Qin Shi Lei and exclaimed in surprise.

Upon hearing that the one holding him hostage was Qin Shi Lei, the Regiment Commander immediately deflated.

The trap they had arranged was only meant to deal with experts like Lu Tian罡. As for Qin Shi Lei, they might as well just give up.

“Were you sent by the General Commander?” Regiment Commander Xu asked.

“Yes.”

He was now the General Commander, so he sent himself over. Qin Shi Lei’s words were also correct.

“I am a soldier, and I firmly uphold the leadership of the General Commander. I will now take you to our Commander.”

Regiment Commander Xu was quite straightforward. Knowing he couldn’t win, he immediately betrayed Chen Pengfei and returned to the legitimate leadership of the General Commander.