Super Gene Hunting Ground

Xiao Zhe continued,

"Gu Bo said that our boss had already broken through the Enhanced Gene Stage a long time ago. Because the rest of us hadn't made the breakthrough, the city's overall Evolution Level remained unchanged. Recently, we rapidly advanced fifteen people to the Primordial Gene Intermediate Stage, which is why we suddenly upgraded to Level 15."

"Xiao Zhe, what are the preparations at Xia Luo's end?"

"Everything is ready. Fifteen hundred Elite Soldiers are all at Star Moon Lake. Actually, we now have over five thousand people who can join the fight. Should we send more people over there?"

Yang Xiao waved his hand,

"This battle isn't about numbers. Fifteen hundred is enough."

"Boss, let me join the fight this time. I didn't go last time."

Xiao Zhe requested.

"Hehe, Xiao Zhe, guarding our headquarters in Nanmu City is the greatest contribution. Besides, since you didn't go last time, there's even less need for you to go this time."

Xiao Zhe immediately said,

"Zhao Gang can guard the city just as well. He knows the Nanmu City area as well as I do."

Zhao Gang, who was nearby, immediately protested,

"Xiao Zhe, when the boss tells you to guard the city, why all the fuss? Guarding the city is a serious matter. What if someone takes our home while we're fighting on the front lines? What then?"

Xiao Zhe wanted to argue further, but Yang Xiao motioned to stop and said,

"Xiao Zhe, don't worry. Once I've taken Shanyun City, I'll let you train in the desert for a month. There are plenty of monsters there for you to fight."

Xiao Zhe, Zhao Gang, Long Yongjun and others had heard from Huang Wen and the rest about how magical the desert was, and were itching to go, but they refrained from asking since Yang Xiao had not arranged for them to go.

Now that Yang Xiao had brought it up, Xiao Zhe was overjoyed.

Zhao Gang and Long Yongjun nearby cast envious looks his way.

"You two will go with Xiao Zhe when the time comes. Let Huang Wen and the others stand guard for now. So you see, guarding the city well is what's most important right now."

"Alright, boss, I'll follow your arrangement,"

Xiao Zhe said.

Now that approximately seven or eight thousand people in the city could take action, and over five thousand were capable of some level of combat, Xiao Zhe, accompanied by twenty Primary Level experts with Primordial Genes, stayed behind to guard the city while Yang Xiao led Huang Wen and others to Star Moon Lake.

The group exited the Century Commercial Building, and as soon as they came out, Huang Wen and the rest gasped in surprise, all screaming and running towards the Flame Horse in the square.

A few girls surrounded the Flame Horse, squealing continuously as they stroked it.

"Wow, boss, where did you find this treasure?"

"My God, I love it so much, boss, can you give it to me?"

"Wow, this Flame Horse is really too beautiful."

...

Xiao Zhe, Zhao Gang, Long Yongjun and others were seeing the Flame Horse for the first time. Looking at it, resembling a blaze of fire standing on the pristine white snow, displaying such a spirited appearance, it was truly a sight to behold, and they couldn't help feeling envious.

Long Yongjun said,

"Boss, get one for me too!"

Yang Xiao chuckled,

"You sure have the nerve to ask. Do you think they are as common as sand in the desert?"

After saying this, he approached the Flame Horse.

The Flame Horse only recognized Yang Xiao and ignored how tenderly Huang Wen and the others stroked it; displaying an aloof attitude the whole time, it always looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle.

As soon as Yang Xiao walked over, the noble-headed Flame Horse immediately lowered its head, snorted softly, and nuzzled Yang Xiao affectionately.

That made Huang Wen and the others so envious they could die.

Yang Xiao patted the Flame Horse and said to Huang Wen and the others:

"You all should give up the idea. The Flame Horse only recognizes me."

Qin Yu pouted and said:

"Hmph, sooner or later, I'll make it like me."

Yang Xiao laughed lightly,

"Come on, no dawdling, let's go to Star Moon Lake."

The group followed Yang Xiao into the Transmission Array and arrived at Star Moon Lake.

Star Moon Lake now resembled a huge construction site, bustling with people everywhere, a complete transformation from its former desolation.

Around three thousand people come from various outposts in Nanmu City to Star Moon Lake to dig for Ice Fish every day, and together with the local permanent force of fifteen hundred, the area was teeming with activity.

Even amidst the frosty snowscape, several dozen temporary structures had been erected in Star Moon Town, providing shelter and rest from the cold for everyone.

Xia Luo had made a breakthrough to the Primordial Gene Advanced level ten days ago and, upon receiving a secret message from Xiao Zhe that Yang Xiao was planning to attack Shanyun City, he spent the past few days feeling both excited and uneasy.

Excitement because he evolved to the Primordial Gene Advanced level and acquired a new Soul Skill, which doubled his Combat Power.

The unease came from his difficulty in accepting the idea of Yang Xiao attacking Shanyun City. Even though Nanmu City had quickly advanced twenty people into the Primordial Gene Intermediate Stage, they still did not have a decisive advantage over Shanyun City.

If they were to launch a long-distance fifty-kilometer snow trek to attack Yue Ying across the lake, their chances of victory were very slim.

He decided to thoroughly analyze the situation with Yang Xiao, worried that Yang Xiao might act impulsively and stir up big trouble.

In the room, Xia Luo was discussing the advantages and disadvantages of both the enemy and their forces with Zhou Qiang, using sand table simulations and weapon maneuvers.

"Xia Luo, you're doing a great job at Star Moon Lake, nearly catching up to the Nanmu City district," Yang Xiao said with a smile as he walked in. The guard at the door had already bowed and greeted Yang Xiao.

Behind Yang Xiao followed Huang Wen and the others.

Xia Luo and Zhou Qiang hurried over and said to the guard at the door:

"What kind of guard duty is this? The boss comes over, and you don't even notify us in advance."

"It was the boss who didn't allow me to report," the guard said with difficulty.

Yang Xiao waved his hand,

"I heard the rice wine in Star Moon Town is pretty good. I didn't get enough of it last time. Do you still have some?"

Yang Xiao had captured Star Moon Town the last time and had drunk two bowls of rice wine here. He was rather fond of the taste of that rice wine, as Yang Xiao's mother often brewed rice wine for him. The scent of rice wine always reminded him of his mother.

Only in this post-apocalyptic world, he guessed that his parents were probably long gone.

"Yes, of course. I've specifically sealed and stored dozens of casks of rice wine, just waiting for you to taste," Xia Luo replied.

With the weather being extremely cold, the rice wine could be preserved for a long time without spoiling.

Zhou Qiang immediately instructed the guard at the door,

"Bring over a cask of rice wine, and also, get some people from the logistics team to send over some firewood. Get the fire burning well."

"Yes."

The guard hurried off.

Xia Luo quickly invited Yang Xiao and the others to sit down and personally took the iron kettle by the fire to pour tea for Yang Xiao and the rest.

In this post-apocalyptic world, everyone's life had become more primitive and simplified. This iron kettle was left by the previous boss of Star Moon Town, Tan Zong, and was now placed over the fire to boil water every day. When water was scarce, they just grabbed a large chunk of ice or snow from the door and put it in the kettle to melt.

The surrounding trees were nearly all cut down, all used for heating. With thousands of people consuming them every day, the demand was immense, forcing Xia Luo to order the visitors from other places to bring their own firewood.

Having not seen each other for a long time, a reunion began with casual small talk, inquiring about the situation with Genetic Evolution and any new changes in their Soul Skills.