Published: February 10, 2025
On such a night, during a clandestine transaction, the sudden sound caused everyone to involuntarily feel panic.
Only someone like Ye Zhongming, who had experienced rebirth, could maintain a calm mindset.
Yan Laowu's eyes were red; even though he was a five-star evolver, a prominent figure in the eyes of many in the apocalypse, he knew that at his level, he was nothing in the eyes of true big shots.
This deal was actually taking advantage of the big shots turning a blind eye.
But once it was exposed, those people likely wouldn’t hesitate to punish him.
In the apocalypse, the word "punish" usually meant death.
“Quick, get in! Get in!”
Yan Laowu rushed to the back of the line, pushing the crowd forward towards the city gate with all his might. What he could do now was to get these people inside quickly and then leave fast, disappearing before that big shot arrived!
Normally, there would be enough time. After all, with the speed of an evolver, passing through the city gate wouldn’t take long—perhaps just a few seconds.
But let’s not forget, they had become evolvers because of the roulette in the apocalypse.
And the sound of engines didn't just represent ordinary vehicles.
A metallic beast appeared beneath the city wall in just a few seconds.
This was an obviously roulette-style, ultra-modern creation, looking like a ferocious mechanical spider, but with only four mechanical legs, each equipped with all-metal wheels. Above the wheels were complex mechanical joints, resembling knee structures. It was clear that these four legs could not only walk on wheels but also possessed terrifying jumping capabilities.
On top of the legs was an oval metallic body, slightly larger than a mid-level SUV, with sensors and mechanical eyes protected within small structures.
The most eye-catching feature was the weapon launch ports on top, with six or seven visible, differing in caliber, but it was unclear what type of weapons they were.
At this moment, even the guards at the city gate turned pale.
They were all too familiar with this 'Walking Spider.' It belonged to the boss of Brightwater Stronghold, Gong Shangming.
These guards turned a blind eye to the act of letting people in privately because they were also benefiting from it. As long as they weren’t discovered, everything was fine. But once exposed...
Many timid individuals were already trembling in fear.
Yan Laowu turned around somewhat numbly. Those who hadn’t entered yet stood there with worried expressions, knowing from Yan Laowu’s demeanor that today’s situation had become complicated.
“Yan Laowu?”
A strange voice came from the Walking Spider, likely through a loudspeaker.
“Gong, Boss Gong!”
Yan Laowu bent over, almost kneeling.
This delay allowed a team to come from behind. Though they were driving peacetime vehicles, any discerning eye could see they had been modified. This wasn’t traditional modification but rather professional alterations, with several vehicles almost unrecognizable.
Ye Zhongming stood behind the city gate, peering through the gap and knew that this Gong Shangming or his subordinates must be excellent modifiers. Whether they were mechanical modifiers or automotive modifiers was uncertain.
With a "clang," one of the gull-wing doors on the Walking Spider opened, and a middle-aged man jumped out, dressed in exquisite, tight black leather armor adorned with golden buttons and shoulder epaulets, looking magnificent under the firelight.
“Do you think what I said was nonsense?”
Gong Shangming’s voice wasn’t loud, but his words were like a mountain, pressing Yan Laowu down so much that this five-star evolver actually knelt.
“Who is on guard at the city gate today?”
Ignoring the kneeling Yan Laowu, Gong Shangming instead looked towards the city gate.
The person who had previously traded with Yan Laowu stepped forward, trembling, head bowed, fists clenched, repeatedly apologizing.
At that moment, a woman stepped out from the vehicles following Gong Shangming, and upon arrival, Gong Shangming asked,