Chapter 710 - 581: The Feast Begins

Let the people from Niu YaZI go down the mountain first, Zhang Su sat in the driver’s seat of the damaged delivery truck and started the vehicle, asking as he did: "Old Jia, do you remember the young man who delivered the car to you this afternoon?"

"I remember." Jia Shiqin looked at Zhang Su and smiled: "That young man is quite humble. I complimented him, and he was embarrassed, saying he didn’t help much and almost caused trouble, haha."

"Hey, judging by your tone, you seem to like him?" Zhang Su shook his head, recalling Zheng Ziwen’s behavior in the afternoon, feeling mixed.

Jia Shiqin chuckled comfortably: "For a young person, just arriving at a new place and immediately being summoned by the top leader to handle matters, then returning without arrogance and proactively admitting mistakes, I think he’s pretty good, haha."

Zhang Su was stunned for a moment, sitting in his position, he hadn’t really noticed Zheng Ziwen’s qualities. He turned the steering wheel, heading towards the mountain gate, and asked: "After Zheng Ziwen handed over the car to you, did he go directly back, did he talk to anyone along the way?"

Jia Shiqin nodded without having to recall: "Yes, he was stopped by a young man from the group of Niu YaZI right after he left, that one who knows you well, the son of Brother Wang."

His suspicion was confirmed, Zhang Su nodded and said no more. Suddenly, the chassis let out a clunking sound, and he thought he should talk to Guo Dachao about modifying the truck, as this delivery truck was too worn out, afraid it might break down halfway.

Village No. 1, the main road in the village was bustling, nearly a hundred tables were set up, larger round tables seating twelve people, smaller square tables seating seven or eight people.

People were crowded, voices in an uproar. According to some brothers who lived in the countryside, the scene was even livelier than when the village chief’s eldest son got married!

Just the atmosphere was slightly different...

Every two tables had a pile of fires burning fiercely. The fuel was undoubtedly chopped zombie bodies, which after burning for a while had shrunk into a ball.

Dozens of fires illuminated the entire street, simultaneously making diners by the tables feel warm. The temperature of minus twenty or thirty degrees caused no trouble, seeming like its own world!

Zombie body parts were indeed excellent fuel, but if used as hot pot fuel on the table, the feast wouldn’t be edible. Fortunately, for heating, zombie bodies were usually used, saving coal and charcoal, now just right for use.

Under the busy work of dozens of people, various ingredients were simply processed and already allocated, the spicy and boiling hot pot base gradually bubbling. The sound of people talking mingled with the firelight, equally spicy and boiling, but no one moved their chopsticks, because the most important person had not arrived.

"Hey, someone’s coming, people are here."

"No, wait, this is... it seems like it’s those brothers who had their hands tied before."

"Exactly, I heard they fled from Beihai District, Niu YaZI!"

"Certainly, King Yama released them, letting them come to eat, look over there, aren’t several tables still empty? This suggests King Yama should be arriving soon."

The people from Niu YaZI sat down under the gaze of many eyes, followed by two car lights shining over, the battered and shabby delivery truck appeared amidst everyone.

The crowd’s emotions soared, everyone recognized this truck, inside was a powerful mutated zombie, personally controlled by King Yama.

"Hey, it’s not hot enough, let’s make a big fire! Quick, someone move zombie bodies to make a big fire pile!"

Zhang Su parked the car at one end of the main road, about ten meters from the dining tables. Seeing the flickering flames, he felt the scene wasn’t quite enough, as this was the grandest gathering since the construction of the Celestial Horse Island camp.

Upon hearing King Yama’s order, the nimble run-off types immediately sprinted to the storage place for zombie bodies, with about twenty corpses piled together.

"Now that’s more like it, everyone clear out, back to your seats!"

Clang, Awoo, Puff!

Once people stepped back, a torrent-like fire dragon lit up half the sky, the scorching heat burst forth. Most people witnessed a Fire Zombie’s power for the first time, feeling a surge of adrenaline, those nearby were hit by a wave of heat, stumbling back two steps, sitting heavily on chairs, dumbstruck!

Puff boom!

In just a short three or four seconds, the flame was extinguished, the corpse pile blazed fiercely, rising over ten meters high.

Both atmospheric and showcasing power, two birds with one stone.

"Dammit, Brother Su knows how to play this, igniting this big fire changes our atmosphere completely!"

Qi Xiaoshuai gripped chopsticks in one hand, his face filled with excitement.

"Of course, my uncle, he’s awesome!"

Pang Dakun felt very excited, having gone around the city and returned, he no longer sought out Su Xiaoya, perhaps because he had transitioned from boy to man in the Soul-Devouring Cave.

As Zhang Su’s number one fanboy, Lu Yubo naturally disdained simple verbal praise, he had already ran to greet him in front of the car, very perceptively offering a portable amplifier.

"Brothers and sisters, this disaster affecting the world has brought us together here, today there’s nothing else, eat well, eat your fill, let’s start!"

No unnecessary chatter, Zhang Su knew very well what everyone needed most at this time, having arrived late due to work, then no need for more words, directly start eating.

Although the atmosphere was lively, the task of standing guard was not forgotten. Safety was always paramount, this was the duty of combat personnel, without special rewards because combat personnel can enjoy many privileges in peacetime.

With more than a hundred combat personnel from the Yama Corps and several branches, taking shifts was easy.

The atmosphere brightened by firelight, warm environment, wisps of white mist rose from the tables, over twenty combat personnel stood guard around the perimeter, ensuring both safety and atmosphere were maxed out.

At this moment, everyone felt satisfaction and peace of mind, even those who had experienced previous Celestial Horse Island gatherings felt a uniquely lively atmosphere this time around.

It’s the vibe produced by hundreds of people gathered together.

People knew there weren’t many survivors left in Qin City, now Village No.1 gathered about a quarter of Qin City’s population, everyone was bound by fate, companions sharing joys and sorrows.

Globally, how many survivor camps could gather hundreds of people for a banquet?

No one knew, but those present felt filled with happiness at this moment.

The most central large round table, being outdoors didn’t define main or secondary positions, Zhang Su randomly picked a favorable spot to sit.

Of course, those who could sit at this table were among the core of the core, spreading out on both sides, Zhang Su had Zheng Xinyu and Zhong Xiaoshan to his left and right, next was Tan Huajun next to Zheng Xinyu, Yu Qing next to Zhong Xiaoshan.

Following Yu Qing were two of the most important men in her life, Yuwen and Zhao Dezhu, beside Tan Huajun was Lu Yubo, the potential future son-in-law, next was Wu Lue, and finally two females, Zhao Xue and Ju Mumio.

Originally Ju Mumio was not sitting at this table, she was at another table with Yi Xiaoling and Ma Changshou, Zhang Su specifically brought her over.

The intention was clear, even if Ju Mumio didn’t consider herself a core member of Celestial Horse Island, King Yama forcibly made her have that awareness, formally arranging her right across from him.

From time to time, insightful people would come up to the main table to greet, fulfilling Zhang Su’s request with no alcohol at the banquet, but that didn’t affect people expressing their respect to the leader.

No alcohol, but there were cups...

Then perform without props, come to the table, raise a glass to toast, and then pretend to drink it all, get acquainted and be done with it.

Originally many thought it unnecessary, but seeing people endlessly come to the main table to chat, felt if they didn’t go, they might get sidelined, forced to participate in this competitive show.