Chapter 1227: Chapter 920: Conference Proposal (Part 1)_2

“You always mess with him, how could he not be agitated?” Wu Heng lightly patted her on the butt.

Qi Hancai sat up shyly and said, “You’re a bit too rough.”

…

The next day, Gold and Silver Island.

The Skull Team escorted city hall personnel to post a new notice on the bulletin board.

As soon as it was posted, a large crowd quickly gathered around.

Bard went up to read the notice to those who couldn’t read the words, “City Hall Announcement: In seven days, the Snake Badge Consortium’s year-end auction will be held at the Gold and Silver Island Gem Flower Opera House. People from various places will come to the island to participate….”

Wow~!

The crowd began discussing again.

“Wow~! There really is a year-end auction by the consortium. I thought it was just a rumor.”

“Now Gold and Silver Island is doing well. It can even be chosen as a venue for the auction.”

“You got it wrong! With two heroes on the island, it’s obviously the consortium that’s benefiting.”

“I feel the same.”

“In a few days, the island will surely be even busier.”

The residents discussed, and some shop owners hurriedly went back to their shops, pondering whether to renovate their stores before the auction.

Every event on the island always allows them to make a hefty profit.

Especially now, when every shop has electric lighting, extending their operating hours.

…

Association, office study.

Shi Yali walked in from outside and said, “The consortium auction is being held on the island.”

Xi Ligui nodded, “I saw that too. I received intel yesterday that members of the consortium arrived on the island; it seems it’s for this matter.”

“He didn’t tell you?” Shi Yali sat down beside her, wrapping an arm around her sister’s shoulder.

“He’s a leader, why would he tell me these things?” Xi Ligui rolled her eyes at her sister.

“Hmph! He used to always tell the two of us.”

Xi Ligui glanced at her and said, “You miss him, don’t you? Call him tonight and ask him to come over for dinner.”

“Alright,” Shi Yali smiled.

Knock, knock, knock~!!

The door was knocked on. Shi Yali got up to open it.

Outside stood the elf flag-bearer, ‘Erinnoel,’ in a blue brocade robe.

Shi Yali respectfully said, “Mr. Erinnoel.”

“Hmm, is Xi Ligui in the study?” Erinnoel, standing upright, placed a hand behind his back.

“Yes, please come in.” Shi Yali stepped aside, letting him in.

After entering the study.

Erinnoel’s gaze landed directly on Xi Ligui behind the desk, “Deacon Xi Ligui, you must have heard about the Snake Badge Consortium auction being held on the island!”

“I just saw the notices being posted,” Xi Ligui responded flatly.

Regarding this elf race flag-bearer.

For some reason, she always felt a sense of repulsion.

Even during normal questioning, she felt slightly impatient.

Erinnoel sat down beside her and said, “The Lord Island Master was appointed as the leader by our headquarters, and Gold and Silver Island holds special significance in the Emerald Sea. Hosting an auction for the consortium might have some negative implications.”

Xi Ligui raised an eyebrow, and Shi Yali paused in the middle of brewing tea.

He came for this matter.

Xi Ligui said, “The opera house is the property of Wood Elf Elder Shanaila. The Snake Badge Consortium is renting it as a venue; it hardly constitutes any impact!”

“After all, it’s on Gold and Silver Island, and posting a big announcement through city hall makes it somewhat inappropriate,” Erinnoel looked at her, “Deacon, what do you think?”

Xi Ligui looked at him and suddenly recalled what Wu Heng had told her.

If there was anything, he should talk to the flag-bearer directly.

Immediately, she nodded, “You’re right.”

Then she turned to Shi Yali and said, “Give Wu Heng a call, tell him Mr. Erinnoel has something to discuss with him.”

Erinnoel raised an eyebrow, not really understanding what calling meant.

But it was clear that she wanted to contact Wu Heng directly.

Seeing Shi Yali about to make the call, he quickly said, “Wait, I’ll discuss this with the leader, no need to trouble you to inform him.”

“That works too,” Xi Ligui said.

Erinnoel glanced at both women, stood up, and said, “I’ll be going.”

“Take care!” Xi Ligui said.

As the door closed, Shi Yali poured out the tea, “Why is he so worried? Neither of the leaders said anything, and he says it’d have a bad impact.”

“He’s been at headquarters too long, his brain’s gone faulty,” Xi Ligui replied even more bluntly.

…

Zombie World.

The spacious and well-lit hall had a slightly solemn atmosphere.

On the walls of the hall hung huge murals, depicting once beautiful and prosperous cities.

In the center was a high platform, with elliptical seating below.

Representatives from various bases, dressed in formal attire, took their seats one after another. The first row was for representatives of the large bases, and the rows further back were for representatives of the small to medium-sized bases.

Wu Heng’s seat was arranged as the first on the left, with the label on the seat beside him reading [Chang’an Dome], which was the name of the domestic main base.

The third position was Russia’s [Fire God Furnace].

Across the seats, the first was the United States’ [New Eden], the second was the EU’s [Noah City], the third was Australia’s [Southern Border Dome], and the fourth was South Africa’s [Sun Stairs].

Wu Heng first entered the hall, accompanied by an aide.

It was the secretary of the commander from when he first took over the South Korea base, fluent in multiple languages.

“And you are?”

After taking a seat, the middle-aged man from the domestic base beside him looked over curiously.

After looking him up and down, he then said, “I am Huai Zhixing, the representative of Chang’an Dome.”

“Wu Heng!” Wu Heng shook hands with him.

“Leader Wu?” Huai Zhixing’s eyes widened.

Wu Heng smiled and nodded, “Yes.”

“Oh my, we thought Vice Leader Qi was going to attend. Didn’t expect it to be Leader Wu. If I had known you were at the base, I would have visited you,” Huai Zhixing said warmly.

“You’re too kind,” Wu Heng replied, smiling as well.

While the two were chatting, several base representatives from across the hall also looked over.

Among the representatives from the major bases, only the EU had a female representative, a middle-aged woman in a masculine suit.

At 10 o’clock, the bell rang.

Qi Hancai stood on the platform and spoke into the microphone, “The time has come, let’s begin.”

The microphones and earphones of each representative were connected, and they could hear real-time translations.

Qi Hancai continued, “First is the Dawn Alliance. For better recovery and reconstruction, all major bases should take the lead. One of the main purposes of this meeting is to sign agreements, promote peace and cooperation, and establish trade.”

“After signing the agreement, any base or force that starts a war without reason will be considered an enemy of the Dawn Alliance’s base. Let’s vote by raising hands!”

The statement was brief; this matter had already been agreed upon during radio discussions.

This was merely a formal procedure, as the radio would also broadcast it to refuges worldwide.

Below, everyone unanimously raised their hands.

Qi Hancai said, “Passed, let’s proceed with signing the agreement!”

The prepared agreement was handed out, and everyone signed it directly.

Once the signing was completed, Qi Hancai continued, “Next are some resolutions, starting with the representative from Yama Hall.”

The first was Wu Heng.

The content was pre-discussed, it was just about presenting it in a particular manner.

Turning on the mic, Wu Heng said, “Our base proposes two points. The first is the exchange of knowledge and technology. Many bases have suffered significant losses, which must have led to some technological gaps. I suggest that bases with the capability should provide technical support and training to bases missing relevant technology.

The second point is the focused clearing of zombies. Small to medium-sized bases find it very difficult to deal with Zombie King-class zombies. They can record the locations and information, and capable large bases will take the lead to address this… I’m finished.”