Retreat

Seeing her agree, Lu Jia Zhe's handsome face revealed a faint smile.

After Honghai Base withdrew from Yi City, according to his idea, heading north was most suitable. People in the north were sparser, and there would be fewer zombies, which could give the meager number of humans some time to breathe.

He told Jiang Chu his idea, and Jiang Chu also agreed with this viewpoint; she had originally planned to establish a survival base in the north.

"At the earliest, tomorrow, I will dispatch another group of people to eliminate three out-of-city strongholds. When do you plan to depart?" Lu Jia Zhe frowned again.

Jiang Chu didn't answer immediately. She had initially planned to visit the Black Market in Yi City, but now she had changed her mind. She should depart immediately, forcing Cui Zhao Dong to leave, to avoid any unexpected variables. After taking Cui Zhao Dong to Qin Yan's base and getting Gui Chen back, things would be easier to discuss.

"As soon as possible. Prepare for two more days; I plan to take a few people ahead." Jiang Chu pondered for a moment, then added: "I can leave Liang Tian Yong and Shen Yin Qiu to help you. When the base withdraws from Yi City, we will rendezvous at a specific building in Dong Cheng. These things can be discussed beforehand."

Lu Jia Zhe didn't expect her to be so urgent. He thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll have Chen Man find a map of Dong Cheng; we'll discuss the location again. It's best if Liang Tian Yong can stay and help us."

Leaving an ability user to assist their retreat would increase the success rate of the retreat.

The two discussed some details, and Lu Jia Zhe immediately arranged personnel, planning to deal with the out-of-city strongholds tomorrow.

After the discussion, Lu Jia Zhe left. Jiang Chu then summoned her teammates to talk about it.

Ning Ting and Chen Qing Qing had known beforehand, so they weren't too surprised, only surprised that Jiang Chu actually agreed.

Taking over a base might grant the rights of a leader, but it also came with responsibilities.

Gao Qing Yang was stunned, and tentatively asked, "So, are we considered founding members?"

Liang Tian Yong's face showed surprise, and he glanced sideways at Gao Qing Yang, feeling it was too sudden. He paused and then said, "Helping Honghai Base retreat, this is a bit difficult."

Ning Ting felt the same way. What worried him wasn't just this matter. His eyes focused on Jiang Chu, and after a slight hesitation, he said, "I don't know if the people of Honghai know that their leader has changed. Lu Jia Zhe's prestige in Honghai is too high; the previous leader, He Yuan Ming, couldn't compare to him. We are, after all, newcomers. If we truly take power, I think some people will have opinions, which could easily lead to internal strife. And Lu Jia Zhe... is he thinking of this method because he wants Team Jiang to help Honghai Base retreat, or does he have other motives? We can't know for sure."

"The retreat is only the second issue. The final point is that we still haven't chosen the location for the next base. Leading so many people ahead like this could easily lead to accidents."

These were Ning Ting's worries. He feared Jiang Chu would be momentarily foolish for this illusory leader's position.

It wouldn't be simple to suppress Lu Jia Zhe in the hearts of those people.

Jiang Chu had already considered everything he mentioned. She waved her hand slightly, a hint of helplessness in her eyes, "I've already agreed. Even if Lu Jia Zhe currently has great prestige in Honghai Base, this world is, after all, a world where fists do the talking. I'll find a way later. As for retreating from Yi City, even I can't guarantee that half the people will be safe and sound. Casualties are unavoidable. When we rendezvous in Dong Cheng, perhaps only one-third or one-half will remain. It's not too many; it can be managed. It's already the apocalypse; if there are still arrogant and untamable individuals, then they certainly have no right to exist."

Speaking of this, a ruthless glint flashed in her eyes.

Jiang Chu continued a few seconds later: "Instead of waiting to build a base and then recruiting people of unknown origin, directly taking over Honghai is the safest method. They already have guard teams and other teams. At that time, we just need to screen and train them a bit, and they can directly take their positions."

These words made sense.

Seeing everyone resigned, Jiang Chu announced the news about wanting to leave first.

"I plan to take Cui Zhao Dong to Dong Cheng for a transaction within these two days. I will leave some people in Honghai. I have agreed with Lu Jia Zhe that Liang Tian Yong will assist Honghai in its retreat. For this trip to Dong Cheng, I only plan to bring three or four people. You all discuss who will come with me."

After his initial surprise, Liang Tian Yong's expression returned to calm. It was only natural for him to stay.

He hesitated to speak: "I have no objections, but at that time, I might not be able to look after Xiang Shu. Can Xiang Shu come with you?"

With a thousand people from Honghai Base retreating, he would only serve as a bodyguard. At that time, it would be very easy to get separated from Xiang Shu, or be unable to look after him, which would be very dangerous.

Jiang Chu didn't hesitate and immediately agreed.

"That's fine. Xiang Shu is one person, Ning Ting will also come with me. Which of you will stay?"

Her gaze swept over the others. Two people were already leaving.

Shen Yin Qiu raised her hand, looked at Liang Tian Yong, and said, "I'll stay."

Zhang Hu and Gao Qing Yang looked at each other, saying nothing.

Liang Tian Yong, after thinking clearly, said, "I suggest that if we can take everyone, we should take everyone. Honghai Base already has so many people; apart from ability users, adding or subtracting a few people doesn't make much difference. Shen Yin Qiu and I cooperated well last time, and our teamwork isn't bad. But Captain, you want to take Cui Zhao Dong for exchange; there must be someone to take turns guarding him. Dong Cheng is not close to here."

"Moreover, this exchange is inherently dangerous. If there's any unexpected situation, Brother Hu and the others also have combat power and can assist you."

These past few days, the team members had noticed Jiang Chu was a bit worried. Originally, capturing Cui Zhao Dong was a good thing, but her occasional frown showed that the exchange was not so simple.

The few of them had gathered to talk. At that time, being able to take the Southern Base's doctor and offer such conditions for weapon exchange could only prove that the other force was very powerful. Someone had to go along, after all.

Liang Tian Yong had no choice because Jiang Chu had taken over Honghai Base, so he had to assist them in their retreat.

Zhang Hu and Gao Qing Yang's combat power was not weak; taking them along would be an added force.

Zhang Hu rubbed his hands and immediately replied, "Liang Tian Yong is absolutely right. Why don't we do it that way?"

"Alright," Jiang Chu hesitated for a moment, then decided.

Ning Ting had mind-reading abilities; she definitely had to bring him. Bringing the others could also help keep an eye on Cui Zhao Dong.

However, when it actually came time for the exchange, Jiang Chu would most likely not plan to bring them. If something unexpected happened during the exchange with Qin Yan, they would not only be unhelpful but could also become a burden. The opponent's forces were enormous; she and these few people would be like throwing eggs at a rock.

It was also considering that the power of groups in the apocalypse could not be underestimated that she agreed to Lu Jia Zhe's request to take over Honghai Base.

Jiang Chu was uneasy about Liang Tian Yong and Shen Yin Qiu, so she added, "Tomorrow I will gather some Cores for you; absorb them quickly."

Last time, she gave him and Ning Ting a total of 400 Cores. Liang Tian Yong absorbed them and is currently in the mid-to-late First Stage, which is still not enough to guarantee safety.