NOVEL WEB Ch. 86
Chapter 86: Hui Stone Salt Depot, Suppressed with One Move
After speaking, Nurse Xia Yan turned around, intending to walk toward the Flower Pool.
Just as she turned, a figure appeared in midair and slowly descended.
Seeing Nurse Xia Yan pause in her steps, the Chi Sisters also looked up. When they clearly saw the person, they exclaimed in surprise and delight:
"Boss!"
A smile tugged at the corner of Nurse Xia Yan's lips, and the earlier tension and irritation vanished.
"Boss!"
Gu Fan nodded with a smile, greeting everyone, then directly landed in front of Nurse Xia Yan, taking her hand as he asked:
"What happened? I could hear you all chattering over here from the rooftop just now."
Nurse Xia Yan blushed slightly, and the strong woman persona she usually tried to maintain instantly crumbled, revealing a dainty side.
"I’ll explain later. You just got back—should I have the kitchen prepare something for you to eat?"
Gu Fan thought for a moment and didn’t refuse.
In the cultivation world, though he could sample various delicacies, the lack of modern condiments meant the variety of flavors couldn’t quite compare.
To say the least, Gu Fan believed that with just one bag of hotpot seasoning, he could dominate any dish!
So whenever he had the chance to enjoy modern cuisine, he naturally wouldn't turn it down.
Even the young driver who had been complaining moments ago stopped, losing the desire to continue once Gu Fan arrived.
He believed that the good days of that man named Ge were certainly numbered.
At the Shelter cafeteria, three dishes and one soup were laid out before Gu Fan.
With both meat and vegetables, paired with a bowl of white rice, it was truly appetizing.
As Gu Fan ate, he casually looked at the three in front of him—Nurse Xia Yan and the Chi Sisters.
"Go on, tell me. Did something go wrong?"
Nurse Xia Yan felt a bit awkward upon hearing this, and Gu Fan couldn't help but chuckle at the scene.
"Are you upset that you had to ask me for help with a problem? Or do you feel like you’ve failed me?"
Seeing that Nurse Xia Yan remained silent, Gu Fan put down his chopsticks.
"You all need to understand—society today is fundamentally about division of roles. I never expected any of you to be all-powerful."
"For example, I can’t manage a large Shelter like this. And when you face problems you can't solve..."
Nurse Xia Yan paused after hearing this, then looked up and seriously met Gu Fan’s gaze.
"It's the Survivor Base in the eastern part of Chi City. The East controls the city’s salt depot, and all the edible salt in the South that we could gather has already been used up. We can only trade with the East."
"Just now, Driver Xiao Qi brought back word—our goods have been withheld."
"The reason?"
Gu Fan continued eating while asking this question.
Although it was the apocalypse, as long as trade was needed in the future, people generally wouldn’t ruin their credibility on a whim.
So if the East dared to withhold goods, they had to give a reason.
At this moment, Chi Youyou immediately added:
"The reason was that they didn’t recognize Xiao Qi. That Ge guy wants Sister Yan to go there herself. Honestly, that guy has been eyeing her since they first met!"
Gu Fan saw that Nurse Xia Yan didn’t refute it and knew Chi Youyou’s words were true.
In the apocalypse, beauties were indeed in high demand—anyone who saw one wanted her...
He just hadn’t expected that after killing so many people, someone still dared to make a move on his people!
This was like an old man hanging himself—courting death!
With that thought, Gu Fan finished the food in his bowl.
"Nurse Xia Yan, you go meet him. I’ll go with you."
"Okay."
...
Eastern District of Chi City.
Atop a tall building not far from the Hui Stone Salt Depot.
Gu Fan stood beside Nurse Xia Yan, gazing at the human Shelter below.
"This is one of Ge Xianlong’s Shelters. It’s said that after becoming a Level 5 Evolver, he swept through the East and unified all the power there."
Gu Fan was slightly surprised. The last time he came to the southern part of the city, it was still every group fighting on their own.
If it hadn’t been for offending him and triggering a purge, the South might not have been unified even now.
From this, it was clear that this Ge Xianlong from the East had indeed some ability to complete the takeover so quickly.
“And most importantly, he possesses dual abilities. That is also his greatest asset.”
After speaking, Nurse Xia Yan silently stared at Gu Fan’s back.
Ge Xianlong’s combat strength seemed formidable, supported by his dual abilities.
But she still knew clearly—in front of this young man, Ge Xianlong could at most endure a little longer.
In her understanding, there currently existed no creature in this world that could threaten Gu Fan.
Gu Fan smiled, then said calmly:
“Let’s go. Follow me!”
After speaking, he leapt down directly!
...
Inside the Hui Stone Salt Depot.
Ge Xianlong was thoroughly enjoying the service of the woman beside him, surrounded by subordinates who lowered their heads and didn’t dare to look askance.
Just as he was about to climax, a loud noise erupted from the courtyard outside, startling him into a shiver and instantly killing the mood.
“Damn! What’s going on! What made such a ruckus!”
Ge Xianlong, furious, threw on a bathrobe and walked out of the salt depot flanked by his subordinates.
At this moment, Ge Xianlong saw thick smoke billowing in the courtyard, as if a meteorite had fallen, and his interest was piqued.
Soon, as the dust settled, two figures emerged—a man and a woman!
When Ge Xianlong squinted and confirmed their identities, his interest grew.
“Nurse Xia Yan? You finally came. To protect your goods...”
Suddenly, he turned to look at the young man beside Nurse Xia Yan.
The young man wore an ancient-style hair bun, long hair flowing, and was dressed in traditional clothing from the olden days!
A youthful appearance, paired with ancient attire!
Was this the actual power holder of the Hospital Base, and now also the true authority of the southern part of the city—Gu Fan, the big boss behind Nurse Xia Yan?
Ge Xianlong didn’t know why.
But at the moment this thought arose, a faint panic crept into his heart.
However, thinking the other might also just be a Level 5 Evolver, he forcibly calmed himself.
Even if he was a Level 6 Evolver, Ge Xianlong believed he could still fight back with his dual abilities!
But right now, it would be best to keep things peaceful.
Ge Xianlong just didn’t expect such a coincidence—he had just begun to make moves, and this boss had already returned.
“This must be the famous actual power-holder of the South, Gu Fan?”
While speaking, Ge Xianlong extended his hand, intending to exchange polite greetings with Gu Fan.
But before his hand could even make contact, he saw a cold sneer tug at the corner of Gu Fan’s lips.
“I heard you withheld my goods and made a move on my woman?”
“No, no, you must be mistaken...”
Ge Xianlong tried to explain and deny.
But the next moment, before he could retract his hand, it was caught firmly by Gu Fan!
Then, an irresistible force lifted his entire body into the air!
Boom!
Ge Xianlong was smashed into the ground with overwhelming force.
The impact knocked him unconscious on the spot, and he lay on the ground like a dead dog.
Gu Fan was slightly surprised.
This guy’s physique as a Level 5 Evolver was indeed remarkable.
With just ten percent of his strength, he only managed to break all his bones and faint—he didn’t actually die?
Thinking of this, Gu Fan stimulated the opponent’s soul with his divine sense.
And instantly awakened him.
As Ge Xianlong regained consciousness, he didn’t utter a word before screaming in agony.
All the bones in his body had been shattered into fragments, and the intense pain made him howl without end.