Chapter 1236: Chapter 924, Bustling Island_2

Qi Hancai frowned, pondering for a moment, then said, “I suggest we let Gao Rong handle the research. There are too many people here, and if word got out, it might damage relations on both sides.”

Not that I’m afraid of them, but it’s not something to be proud of.

“Alright.” Wu Heng nodded, “Don’t forget to ask them for the fee for handling the ghosts.”

“Got it. I’ll mention it tomorrow.” Qi Hancai closed the document and leaned against him.

The two of them fell into a deep sleep.

…

The next day, Wu Heng took a plane back to the country.

He handed the electronic blueprints he brought back to Gao Rong and asked him to arrange for technical personnel to analyze and compile them, while also emphasizing the confidentiality of the blueprints.

After delegating the task, he went straight back to Xinfu Prison.

Walking into the prison area, Wu Heng activated the Mansion Skill, summoning the skeleton to drag out the crawler they caught yesterday.

Overnight, the crawler’s injuries had healed considerably.

It tried to resist, but was pummeled back into serious injury by Skull Shanshan’s fists, and was locked back in a cell before the iron door was closed again.

Wu Heng said to the Alchemy Skeleton, “No need to use the Corpse Core. First, inject some of the Zombie King’s blood virus and see if it has any effect.”

Currently, two types of Zombie Kings had been discovered. One is a Zombie King with a flowering head, not strong in combat but able to control more zombies.

The other is a skeleton with wings like a rhinoceros beetle, known for combat strength and flight.

There seemed to be no discovery of a skeletal crawler form.

There was some doubt about whether this type of zombie could continue to evolve.

The Alchemy Skeleton nodded and noted the plan.

After handling the crawler, Xiao Xiao flew out from the neighboring cell, “Those zombies haven’t leveled up, they seem so dumb.”

“No rush, take it slow.” Wu Heng smiled and comforted her, returning to the surveillance room with the ghost.

He opened the boundary door and returned to the Gold and Silver Island.

…

Coming downstairs.

He saw the hall filled with various rare gifts.

Annette and Robey were directing the skeletons to send the various gifts to different storage rooms based on their types.

Hearing footsteps, the two turned around and exclaimed with joy, “Master!”

“Who came? Bringing so many things,” Wu Heng asked.

Ever since becoming the Island Master, people kept visiting, initially to cooperate with the Gold and Silver Island to sell pens and watches. Later, as he became a hero, even more people visited.

Then, as relations between the Holy Court and the Gold and Silver Island worsened, no one came for a long period.

The gifts received today might compensate for that previous period of no visits.

Annette said, “Master, the consortium fleets have been docking since this morning, with visitors constantly arriving. These are the gifts they brought.”

The consortium’s fleets are starting to visit the island.

Wu Heng continued to ask, “Where are Mini and Wei’er?”

“At the door, recording the names and countries of those bringing gifts,” Annette continued.

After accepting the gifts, the counterpart’s name and influence must be recorded as well.

Otherwise, they might feel like their gifts were given for nothing.

“Where is Shanela?”

“Sister Shanela went out early in the morning.”

Wu Heng nodded and continued, “If you find any gifts you like, feel free to pick them out. If not, store them in the warehouse.”

“We’ll let Sister Shanela pick first when she returns,” Robey said with a smile.

“You really know what to do. Carry on,” Wu Heng nodded with a smile, lying down on the sofa nearby, using ‘Divine Presence’ to possess a patrolling skeleton to check the situation on the streets.

…

Lilith’s Mansion.

“Sister, it’s so lively outside,” Xiao Xiao said, poking her head into the coffin lid, her face close.

Lilith opened her eyes and slightly raised an eyebrow, “Why didn’t you bring the doll?”

“There were so many people at the Island Lord’s Mansion door, I couldn’t get out. It’s crowded outside your place too,” Xiao Xiao continued.

Flying over here, she noticed that Lilith’s Mansion was also filled with people.

The butler was registering names with several members of the association.

The method was similar to that at the Island Lord’s Mansion: they received the gifts and recorded the names.

“They’re all here for visits. What does your uncle do with all these gifts?” Lilith asked, pushing aside the coffin lid.

Xiao Xiao said, “If we don’t like any of them, we store them in the warehouse. Next time we visit someone, we bring them along.”

Lilith slightly raised an eyebrow and glanced at the things brought by Wu Heng from a short distance away.

So these were all what’s left after the picking.

“Sister, can you and Uncle remember everyone with so many people coming to give gifts?” Xiao Xiao continued to ask.

“We can’t remember, don’t even know who is who. But if you don’t accept their gifts, they won’t sleep well,” Lilith replied indifferently.

“Oh, I see,” Xiao Xiao nodded with a bit of understanding.

Lilith sat beside her and said, “The arcade on the island opened, I checked it out yesterday. It was quite lively. Later, let’s take the doll and go play arcade games.”

“Alright,” Xiao Xiao eagerly agreed, then added, “Will it be weird if I take the doll out?”

Lilith said, “We’ll dress warmly, it shouldn’t be a problem. Those people aren’t at a high level.”

“Okay, I’ll ask Uncle for money,” Xiao Xiao cheered.

Lilith raised an eyebrow, “Tell him to bring more.”

…

Lighthouse Street.

With ‘Divine Presence’ in a skeletal body, Wu Heng followed the patrol team along the road.

The bustling of the entire commercial street had reached a new height.

Everywhere you looked, there were wealthy merchants and nobles in luxurious clothing, along with elegantly dressed noblewomen.

Store employees stood at doors soliciting customers, and vendors were peddling their goods, making the street extraordinarily crowded.