Chapter 1909: This Bastard Is Really Wicked!

Northern Territory Federation.

Governor Mansion.

“Any news from Da Dao and the others?” Yuan Zhi wiped his hands and turned to ask a man behind him.

“Governor, not yet; they should be on their way back,” the man replied respectfully.

After wiping his hands, Yuan Zhi picked up a fresh apple from the table and sat down in the vintage grand master’s chair in the middle of the hall.

“Keep an eye on Ying Xi’s side. If you see the spy sent by the Sima Family to the Big Camphor Tree Base return, remember to report it.”

“Yes, I’ve already spoken with Captain Ying Xi. The expedition team sent by the Sima Family hasn’t returned either.”

Yuan Zhi tossed the apple in his hand to the man beside him.

“Haiyang, do you think this Big Camphor Tree Base will cooperate with us?”

Fan Haiyang quickly caught the apple thrown by the Governor, his eyes thoughtful as he said:

“Whether they’re willing to cooperate with us now or not, the Sima Family definitely won’t let such a lucrative opportunity slip by. When they can’t resist the Sima Family anymore, they’ll naturally seek our help, and by then we’ll easily annex the Big Camphor Tree Base. However, Governor, if we get involved in the Big Camphor Tree Base affair, the Sima Family might have significant objections…”

Yuan Zhi nodded, and after a long moment of contemplation, he finally said:

“Different paths, different plans. Once Sima Liang dies, only those two wolf cubs are left, and they’re nothing to worry about. Recently, keep an eye on the Sima Family. If there’s any movement, make sure to report it.”

Fan Haiyang quickly bowed and said, “Understood!”

….

In another building within the Inner City, not far from them.

Sima Xi and Sima Dong came to a hospital ward.

On the bed lay a man who was gasping for air, his face covered with black spots.

At this moment, this man, exuding a decaying aura, looked weakly at Sima Xi and Sima Dong and said:

“You… must unite… Dong, you’re the elder brother, you have to lead your brother to support our Sima Family, Xi, you too… don’t be so temperamental, my body might not hold on for much longer. The matter of the Big Camphor Tree Base… is not suitable to act on now. Heaven, Earth, and Man, we don’t have any advantage in the current situation…”

Although Sima Liang was terminally ill, he was, after all, the one who single-handedly built up the Sima Family, and many elders in the Sima Family trusted him.

It can be said that if Sima Liang hadn’t died, Sima Dong and his brother wouldn’t have the authority to make decisions.

Now, as Sima Liang’s health was visibly deteriorating, many in the Sima Family began choosing sides.

However, as long as Sima Liang was alive, no one could argue against his orders.

After hearing his father’s words, Sima Dong quickly said, “Dad, don’t worry, I will certainly take good care of my brother and support our Sima Family.”

“Good, good, cough, cough, cough.” Sima Liang’s face had just shown a faint smile, but the next second, he started coughing violently.

Sima Dong quickly stepped forward to help pat his father’s back, smoothing his breath.

After a long time.

Sima Liang finally caught his breath, then looked at his disfigured younger son, Sima Xi, a flash of pain in his eyes.

Sigh….

“Xi, come over….”

…..

Big Camphor Tree Base.

Nightfall.

In November, it gets dark quickly.

After the sun sets, the temperature drops sharply.

The lowest temperature at night is only four to five degrees, with a temperature difference of up to forty degrees compared to the highest temperature during the day.

In the duty room.

Li Yu still hadn’t left. He was waiting here for news from Zhu Xiao and the others heading north.

Zhu Xiao and the others set off from the base at three in the afternoon, heading for Oil City.

Calculating the time, they should arrive in at most thirty minutes.

The appearance of the Northern Territory Federation made him very wary.

Although he had the Zombie Attraction Potion on hand, he couldn’t use it recklessly.

Besides, the Northern Territory Federation was the most powerful enemy they had encountered so far.

Tap, tap, tap——

Footsteps were heard outside the duty room.

The door was pushed open, and it was Li Yuan, carrying a thermal bag.

“Brother, mom sent me to bring you some food. You should eat something first,” Li Yuan said to Li Yu upon entering.

Hearing Li Yuan say this, Li Yu, who wasn’t hungry initially, suddenly felt a bit peckish.

With a slight smile, he said to Li Yuan, “Alright, let’s eat a bit then.”

Li Yuan put the thermal bag on the table, opened it to reveal several thermal boxes inside.

Li Yu rubbed his hands, opened the thermal boxes, and after seeing the food inside, said, “Today’s meal looks good, where are the chopsticks?”

Li Yuan found them in the thermal bag and handed them to Li Yu.

Then said, “Brother, you don’t need to worry too much….”

Li Yu shook his head and said, “It’s not about worry; the Northern Territory Federation may be strong, but we are not pushovers, we don’t need to fear them. My main concern is the seven people who came today. If they’re not from the Northern Territory Federation, then it’s tricky, which means there’s another unknown force spying on us.”

Li Yuan thought for a moment, then said, “Oh right, brother, Qingyang said he wants to find time to go to Sanqing Mountain because he hasn’t found his two senior brothers, and he’s thinking of going back to the mountain to see if he can meet them there.”

Li Yu had just put a bite of scrambled eggs in his mouth, chewing and swallowing before speaking, “Hmm, alright, I’ll let Luo take him tomorrow, flying there by helicopter is quick, it’ll take only two hours.”

“Thank you, brother!” Li Yuan saw Li Yu agree and smiled at the corners of his mouth.