NOVEL WEB Chapter 514: I'll Take You Home
"Shh! There seems to be some movement inside!"
Outside the passage, Yao Hai and his group were quietly exchanging words when suddenly someone spoke up.
Everyone immediately shut up, intently staring at the pitch-dark passage, fearing that what might emerge was not Wang Tao but zombies.
Fortunately, when Wang Tao's tall figure gradually appeared in their sights, everyone's hanging hearts were put at ease by half.
"Mr. Wang, are you alright?"
Yao Hai immediately asked with concern.
"I'm fine."
Wang Tao and Lightning emerged from the passage.
Seeing that both Wang Tao and Lightning were uninjured and seemed in good spirits, Yao Hai and the others finally let go of their worries completely.
"Mr. Wang, is this place really the Night Demon's nest?"
Yao Hai asked curiously.
When Wang Tao had left, he hadn't gone into detail, only giving a brief description. Hearing that his base was built inside a Zombie Nest of Night Demons, Yao Hai didn't know whether to consider himself fortunate or unfortunate...
"Yes, but don't worry, all the Night Demons inside have been dealt with. However, for safety's sake, it's better you don't go in,"
explained Wang Tao.
There was actually no danger inside, but Wang Tao feared they might attack the incubation flesh after seeing it, so it was better not to let them enter.
"Shhh—"
Although Wang Tao coming out unscathed was already confirmation, hearing this still shocked the others. They had experienced the terror of the Night Demons and guessed there must have been quite a few Level 4 Night Demons inside. The fact that Wang Tao and his dog had managed to clear the entire nest of zombies was incredibly impressive!
If they knew that Wang Tao had not only killed Level 4 but also Level 5 and even two Sixth Rank Lord Night Demons, they would have been even more astonished. Of course, they might also think Wang Tao was exaggerating.
But Wang Tao wouldn't disclose so much to them, and he told the people:
"Everyone pack up. Aside from food and other essentials, don't bring too much. Then, I'll take you back to Changhe Base."
"..."
Previously, they might have doubted whether this was true or false. But after witnessing Wang Tao's capabilities, they felt that there was no need for him to lie about such things. They just didn't know how Wang Tao planned to take them away... Had a vehicle convoy from Changhe Base already departed? Was Wang Tao asking them to prepare in advance?
"Okay! We really don't have much stuff, not even much food, so packing will be quick!"
Yao Hai immediately responded.
"Yes, hurry up, I'm short on time."
Wang Tao was waiting to incubate the Night Demon Parasite.
"Yes!"
Yao Hai didn't understand what Wang Tao meant by 'short on time', nor did he dare to ask more. He immediately went to rally the others.
Upon hearing about switching bases, none of the survivors here objected. After all, they were aware of the situation at Ocean Base. Even if the zombie threat had been cleared, the food issue remained unresolved. If another base was willing to take them in, that was naturally good. They just didn't know what the conditions would be like at Changhe Base...
"Cough, Mr. Wang, although you've helped us eliminate a large number of zombies and are taking us to Changhe Base, which is a great kindness, this ultimately concerns the survival of over a thousand people at our base... So I want to ask clearly, what will our conditions be like after we arrive at Changhe Base?"
At this moment, Su Jie, who had been alongside Wang Tao, asked.
Everyone's gaze turned toward them. This was a crucial question; they weren't expecting much, but they hoped not to be treated like slaves, as was the case at Mammoth Base.
"As for conditions, since you're new, initially, you'll receive some aid, like free housing and food. Then, you'll be treated the same as everyone else. Just work hard, and you'll be compensated."
Hearing this, everyone exchanged glances, seeing the excitement in each other's eyes. In the apocalypse, such conditions were considered quite good!
"Work? Can everyone have a job?"
Su Jie asked eagerly.
At Ocean Base, although they also needed people to work, not everyone could have a job. The base was only so large, and there were only so many tasks... If all the survivors worked, it would actually hinder efficiency.
Thus, work was done in shifts, and those who worked received slightly more food than those who didn't. This created a situation where everyone wanted to work, but there weren't enough positions.
If all over a thousand of them could find suitable jobs at Changhe Base, that would be excellent. After all, self-sufficiency led to ample food and clothing. Earning their own supplies also provided peace of mind!
"Changhe Base still has a lot of room for development. Everyone at the base can find work fitting for them, so don't worry about finding jobs,"
Wang Tao explained with a smile.
"That's great, thank you, Mr. Wang!"
Su Jie gratefully responded.
But just then, suddenly someone spoke up.
"Cough, I think just take the others to Changhe Base, I'll stay here..."
As he spoke, a few others also spoke up.
"Me too..."
"I'll stay here too."
"..."
Seeing these few people, Su Jie frowned immediately.
The zombie threat at Ocean Base might have been eliminated, but there was no food left. With the outside covered in snow and ice, there was no way to find food; staying here meant waiting for death. Therefore, the only reason they wanted to stay back could be to go to Mammoth Base!