Published: February 11, 2025
Drinking the fruit wine brewed at Cloud Summit, Ruan Xiao used it to mask the shock in his heart.
As he traveled along, he saw a camp that displayed ferocity and muscularity everywhere.
He was not someone without experience; the secret headquarters of the Ogre Chain was also a magnificent building. In terms of the opulence of the camp, Cloud Summit Villa did not seem remarkable.
However, this place was infused with a strong apocalypse style, as if every corner exuded a sharp aura.
This was a solid camp established only after the apocalypse began!
Do not underestimate the word "only."
The current bases of the apocalypse are built on some structures or regions from the peaceful era, and one can generally discern the previous style.
But aside from a few villas, Ruan Xiao saw a scene here that was entirely constructed to adapt to the apocalypse.
This was not to say that other forces could not create such camps, but it was astonishing that Cloud Summit Villa and Ye Zhongming had made a significant decision long ago, investing tremendous human, material, and financial resources to begin the transformation of this place.
The vast unfinished projects left Ruan Xiao stunned. He could not imagine what this place would look like once everything was completed, but one thing was certain: Cloud Summit Villa would become one of the strongest fortresses in the apocalypse.
At this moment, Ruan Xiao also understood why he encountered Ye Zhongming in Ying City looking for everyone's world team.
“Manager Ruan, if you like, I can get you two bottles when you leave.”
Ye Zhongming wore a faint smile on his face. To his right sat Xia Lei and Mo Ye, while Guangyao sat on his left, and Xia Bai, with her wings folded, stood behind.
Ruan Xiao, sitting opposite them, realized he had used this gesture to conceal his contemplative state for too long.
He awkwardly put down his wine cup and openly stated, “I’m just amazed that Cloud Summit Villa is truly an eye-catching place. Those must be defensive structures, right? Once they’re completed, it’s hard to imagine this place being breached.”
“That would be ideal.” Ye Zhongming took a sip as well. This fruit wine was no ordinary beverage; it was a type from Cloud Summit Delicacies and could slightly enhance a person's perception.
“Of course, you’re not being polite to me. This stuff is quite good.”
As one of the giants of the Ogre Chain, Ruan Xiao was now at the level of a seven-star evolver. The quality of this fruit wine was immediately discernible to him. After tasting it, he instantly recognized it as a rare delicacy. While surprised by Ye Zhongming's generosity, he wouldn't miss out on this opportunity to take advantage of it.
Ye Zhongming nodded, not caring much about this small matter, and if it could pique the interest of the Ogre Alliance in Cloud Summit Delicacies, it would be considered an expansion of business.
“Manager Ruan, you came this time…”
The manager of the Southeast District of the Ogre Chain, though not as high-ranking as several stewards of the Five Rings Society, was still an important figure in the organization. Without a very important matter, he absolutely would not enter the camp of another major force; this was a customary rule.
Ruan Xiao placed his wine cup down and straightened his posture.
“I heard that Boss Ye attended the Brightwater Feast.”
Ye Zhongming tapped his wine cup, not finding it strange that Ruan Xiao knew about this. After all, many people had attended, and it wasn't something that could be kept secret. The Ogre Chain and the Five Rings Society were rival forces, so they would naturally pay more attention.
“He also went to the Heavenly Stele.”
Upon hearing Ruan Xiao say this, Ye Zhongming felt slightly surprised.
Only members of major forces were present at the final stage of the Heavenly Stele, and the fact that the Ogre Chain even knew the final outcome clearly indicated that they had someone among those forces, or that the relationship between the forces was quite close.