Apocalyptic Reincarnation: Start with a 30-million Bonus

When Xiao Shi saw Li Yu approaching their group, she just happened to notice him walking this way.

Li Yu looked at Captain Luo and Xiao Shi with a smile and said, "It was too late yesterday, I didn't properly hear your introduction about our brothers here."

Xiao Shi looked at Li Yu and said, "Brother Yu, this is Captain Yi, previously he was the captain of my grandpa's guard squad, and this is Captain Bi, who was just like Captain Luo, one of the elite members in our team."

As she spoke, Old Bi and Old Yi hurriedly stepped forward to greet Li Yu.

Li Yu shook hands with them one by one, asking them not to be so formal.

Li Yu thought for a moment and asked, "There are some things I still want to clear up. You were doing fine in the south, so why did everyone suddenly run over here?"

Xiao Shi lowered her head, and seeing this, Captain Luo came forward and said, "Ah, it's a long story. After we returned from the Big Camphor Tree Base, we had just got back to our base when Elder Ye passed away. His health was already poor, and then, two people in our team betrayed us with a group, fleeing with the food supplies.

Maybe Elder Ye was also hit hard by this; his already weak body couldn't hold on...

You know what happened next. A torrential downpour set off a Zombie Tide. The civilians who followed us didn't expect they would seize the food, and although the situation was eventually pacified, we still distributed food to them in accordance with Elder Ye's orders.

Elder Ye said, no matter what happens, we should never abandon the people; we must always do right by them.

After the Zombie Tide, we still felt that staying in Furong Mountain was too dangerous, especially as it's close to Yangcheng. Whenever a Zombie Tide erupted, we'd have a hard time holding out.

So, we thought about leaving. And the first thing that came to our mind was you, Director Li..."

Sometime during the conversation, Second Uncle and Third Uncle also came over and listened carefully to Captain Luo's story.

When Captain Luo saw Third Uncle coming over, he couldn't help but give him a military salute.

He didn't know Third Uncle before, but after Li Yu mentioned his nickname, he immediately knew who he was.

Listening to Captain Luo's story, Third Uncle sighed, "Elder Ye was a good person, a good general. It's a pity I didn't get to see him one last time."

Old Bi and Old Yi were puzzled and turned to look at Third Uncle, wondering if there was someone here who had a connection with Elder Ye?

With admiration in his eyes, Captain Luo said to Old Bi, Old Yi, and the others, "You might not have met him, and I haven't either, but you must have heard of his name, Azure Dragon. He's the famous Azure Dragon that came from our Southern Military District, the captain of the First Special Forces, Azure Dragon."

Hearing this legendary name, Old Bi and Old Yi's eyes widened. He was extremely famous throughout the Southern Military District ten years ago.

Although they had never seen him, they were aware of his legendary exploits. When they were new to the military, he was the one who could take down the instructors upon enlistment. Later, after the new troop training, he was directly selected for the Special Forces.

They had heard of the few missions he undertook, and later there was no news of him.

Back then, when he left, his legend still remained in the entire Southern Military District.

He was known as the King of Soldiers among soldiers when they had just enlisted.

At that time, the legend of the Third Uncle was popular in the military. They hadn't heard from Third Uncle for many years and now he had suddenly appeared in front of them.

The main reason for Third Uncle's disappearance back then was that he had special assignments to carry out, which is why he dropped out of the public eye.

So, it was normal for Old Bi and Old Yi not to recognize him.

And the reason why Third Uncle knew Elder Ye was because Elder Ye was his former superior.

Old Bi and Old Yi's faces showed disbelief.

And so did the other team members standing behind them.

Damn!

The existence of their former idol was now actually appearing before them.

Third Uncle looked at these people, feeling emotional, and said, "I also came from the Third Wild Combat Team. Technically, you should call me 'Old Squad Leader.'"

This term 'Old Squad Leader' wasn't meant literally, but rather was used respectfully for anyone who had enlisted before them and belonged to the same unit.

Old Bi and Old Yi had just been wondering why Captain Luo respected Third Uncle so much, but now their own reactions were even more extreme.

"Old Squad Leader!"

"Old Squad Leader!"

...

Sudden and deafening.

Old Bi and Old Yi took the lead in shouting, followed by the other team members who excitedly yelled out to Li Yu's Third Uncle.

Despite the unassuming appearance of the man before them, resembling an old farmer, they dared not underestimate him.

If they knew even a tenth of this man's deeds, they would be in awe.

Moreover, for those like them who had enlisted, their utmost admiration was for those who truly fought and made significant contributions to their country.

Third Uncle was known as the first and foremost King of Soldiers, an invisible legend a decade ago.

Under him, no one would dare to dissent.

Even after so much time, his tales remained a topic of animated discussion.

All because Third Uncle had come from their own Third Wild Combat Team.

Third Uncle immediately became solemn and returned a respectful salute.

After a while, he smiled and said, "It's all in the past. From now on, we're all together. Welcome."

Old Luo, Old Bi, and Old Yi exchanged glances, their eyes communicating unspoken understanding.

Just yesterday, Xiao Shi had told them that after joining the Big Camphor Tree Base, they would follow Li Yu's commands.

Initially, Old Bi and Old Yi were reluctant because they were not familiar with Li Yu and didn't understand him,

allowing them to follow Li Yu's orders so directly, although they wouldn't say anything, there was some resistance in their hearts.

But now that they knew about the existence of Third Uncle, their hearts were filled with sincere respect and admiration, and they felt fortunate.

Under the command of such an extraordinary man, they were of course willing.

Furthermore, when they first entered the Big Camphor Tree Base, they were curious as to how such a place could be so well-established without falling apart.

Now that they had discovered Third Uncle's existence, nothing felt out of place. On the contrary, it seemed only natural.

As for Li Yu, to be valued by Third Uncle, and to even command his respect, he must certainly have exceptional abilities.

In short, at this moment, whether it was Old Bi, Old Yi, or the team members behind them, they truly aligned themselves with the Big Camphor Tree Base, and their acceptance of the base greatly increased.

At first, they simply wanted to come and give it a try, since Old Luo and Xiao Shi had spoken so highly of it, and they were following Xiao Shi's lead.

Unexpectedly, upon getting to know the place, they discovered the people of the base were very strict and cautious, even taking away their firearms.

But they felt that if it were them, this was the absolutely correct approach.

In this post-apocalyptic world, only absolute caution could ensure survival to the end.

This was the right thing to do.

They never expected to be given such a great surprise.

Third Uncle pointed to Old Qin and said, "That's Old Qin, who was my comrade in the Special Forces. Those other people, they are all military personnel who have become civilians."

Then he pointed to Li Yu's Uncle and Old Lu and continued, "They used to serve as well, though not in the same unit as us."

Seeing Dapao and Yang Tianlong, Li Tie, and Li Gang and others carrying vegetables over, he added:

"Those few, my two sons, they were also in the Southern troops but had long been discharged."

Old Luo, although previously briefed, had never had such a detailed introduction from Third Uncle. With this introduction, he suddenly felt as if he had found his organization.

Old Bi and Old Yi were shocked once more; they had just been thinking that these people all seemed to bear the mark of military service, and indeed they were right.

A thought flashed across everyone's minds: They had found their team.

Third Uncle then introduced Li Yu, addressing Old Bi and the others, "This is my nephew, and also the one in charge of our Big Camphor Tree Base. He is stronger than me."

"He is stronger than me," these four words were spoken slowly, not in a joking tone.

This made Old Bi and the others regard Li Yu very seriously.

Li Yu waved his hand with a smile and said, "Third Uncle is praising me. You all can get to know each other later. Tonight, no one leaves until they're drunk!"

His hearty manner quickly won the hearts of Old Bi and the others.

They all agreed, declaring no one leaves until they're drunk.