Chapter 792, A Bit Risky
Wu Heng's smile faded as he asked, "Xiaoxiao, what's up?"
"Uncle, if you're not asleep, I want to tell Sister Lilith about the skeleton named Shiny," Xiaoxiao whispered, flying in.
The wraith needed to use his body to connect to the radio.
Wu Heng sat up and said, "Fine, but don't mention the skeleton's level or ours."
Xiaoxiao asked curiously, "Don't you trust Sister?"
"It's not about trust. It's our secret. The fewer people who know, the better," Wu Heng explained.
"Oh, got it," Xiaoxiao nodded.
Wu Heng got dressed as he walked, saying, "Don't chat too long. I'm tired."
Xiaoxiao followed. "Okay."
"Don't lie on the ground afterward. It's unlucky."
"Uncle, you're a necromancer."
"That's my class. Doesn't mean I'm dead."
Xiaoxiao asked again, "What if Sister Lilith asks what level it is?"
"Say it's an 18th-level conversion. If you're not sure about anything else, just say I told you not to answer."
"Got it."
They arrived at the radio room together.
Wu Heng picked up the mic and asked, "Leader Lilith, can you hear me?"
Soon, Lilith's voice came through. "Yes, what is it?"
"Xiaoxiao wants to talk to you."
"Let her," Lilith replied.
Wu Heng winked at Xiaoxiao. "Just for a bit."
"I know!"
Wu Heng cast [Divine Descent] and left. Xiaoxiao possessed Wu Heng's body and said, "Sister Lilith, today Uncle used your jade to convert a big skeleton. He let me name it. I called it Shiny."
"That's the name? Sounds too gentle."
"Uncle said it sounds nice. He likes it a lot."
"What level is the skeleton?"
"Uh, level 18... Uncle said so."
"That should be enough to keep him safe."
...…
Central Plaza.
Wu Heng controlled a skeleton patrol, walking the streets with the guard team.
At this hour, most people had gone home to sleep.
Only a few drunks stumbled out of taverns or haggled with waiting women, disappearing into dark alleys.
Wu Heng patrolled for about half an hour.
Then he ended [Divine Descent] and returned to his body.
This time, Xiaoxiao had him lying face-down on the table.
Wu Heng got up and returned to his room to rest.
...…
The next day.
After breakfast, Wu Heng went back to the Zombie World.
He took the prison truck to the central mall.
In the conference room,
Wu Heng sat on the first floor, with Li Yanhong next to him.
Across from them sat Gao Rong, the head of the munitions factory, along with several core staff and researchers.
Li Yanhong explained the situation in detail. "The ones who stole the skeleton logbook and lied were sent to the scavenger team. After a few days of training, if they perform well, we'll assign them back."
Wu Heng nodded in understanding.
Gao Rong and the others bowed. "Leader, it was my oversight. Before leaving, I held a meeting with everyone. This won't happen again."
Wu Heng stared at him. "Last time I came back, people were slacking off. Desks were empty. Gao Rong, you're responsible. It wasn't like this when I first put you in charge of the factory."
Gao Rong felt a chill.
So, he had noticed and sent a skeleton investigator out of dissatisfaction.
"I'll fix it immediately."
Wu Heng continued, "A team of technicians from Korea will be arriving. We'll be adjusting internal systems. Work with them and draft a new set of rules."
Sweat appeared on Gao Rong's forehead. "Yes, Leader. I won't let you down."
Wu Heng was satisfied with his attitude.
Besides this incident, the factory had been doing well.
The production chains for machine guns, cannons, and mechanical equipment were solid.
It really had contributed a lot to development.
A key asset for the base.
He'd reassess Gao Rong's position later.
"Alright, sit down," Wu Heng said.
Gao Rong sat again.
Wu Heng turned to Li Yanhong. "How's the pharmaceutical plant?"
"All machines are running. We're producing 70,000 pills a day," Li Yanhong replied, numbers clear and accurate.
She clearly paid attention to the matter.
Wu Heng nodded in satisfaction.
At that pace, the first shipment would be ready soon.
"Any problems with the instruction manuals?" Wu Heng asked.
"They're printing now. No issues with quantity," Li Yanhong replied.
Wu Heng continued, "Tell all skeleton teams in the field to capture mutated Zombies alive if possible."
"Mutated Zombies?"
"Yes. Bring them straight to the prison. Skeletons will be there to receive them."
"Understood," Li Yanhong nodded.
After the meeting, she took Gao Rong to inspect several factories.
They needed to manufacture replacement parts and repair damaged machines.
Wu Heng rode an off-road vehicle back to the prison.
...…
In the afternoon, he returned to Gold-Silver Island.
Before Wu Heng could even reach the first floor, Minnie said, "Master, Sister Wen Mansa sent you a message."
"Got it," Wu Heng turned and headed upstairs.
In the radio room, the skeleton investigator's logbook showed Wen Mansa had asked if he was available.
Wu Heng picked up the mic. "Wen Mansa, can you hear me?"
Her voice quickly came through. "Master, I've got some trouble."
Compared to before, Wen Mansa now sounded anxious and tired.
"What's wrong?" Wu Heng asked, serious now.
Wen Mansa recounted recent events in Rentam City.
It was simple—assassination attempts on her and city officials had become constant.
Though she'd used the city's intel network and well-placed skeletons to stay safe,
The attackers remained in the shadows. The danger didn't stop.
Her anxiety was rising.
Especially with a child, she feared the danger might reach them.
"Was it the Second Prince?" Wu Heng asked.
"Still unclear. The skeleton mage is at the fortress with the army. We didn't interrogate the corpses. The prince's envoy is still in the city. He even came to visit today. I didn't see him."
Hesitating, Wen Mansa said softly, "Master, maybe the baby should stay with you. It'd be safer."
She was genuinely worried now.
Wu Heng thought for a moment. "Don't go out for a few days. I'll handle things here and then come visit. We'll talk more then."
"Sorry to make you travel again," Wen Mansa said with a sigh.
Wu Heng laughed, "It's fine. Not like anything important is happening here. No one will notice if I leave for a few days."
"Then I'll wait for you," Wen Mansa whispered.
"Don't worry. Everything will be fine once I'm there."
"Okay, Master."
"How's the baby doing?" Wu Heng asked.
Wen Mansa's tone lightened. "Doing great. Getting chubbier."
"That means you're feeding them well. I told you you've got good genes."
Wen Mansa laughed and didn't argue.
They chatted a bit more. Wu Heng reminded her to stay safe until he arrived.
Then he ended the call and headed downstairs.
...…
Downstairs, dinner was already on the table.
"Vier, have you finalized the merchant guilds?"
"Yes. Ten in total. Sister Shanaila's Starflower Guild, one from the elves guaranteed by Steward Sheila Grey, and others we've worked with before—powerful ones across various regions," Andviel answered.
Wu Heng nodded. "Summon all their reps tomorrow. I'll hold a meeting."
"Yes, Master," Andviel nodded.
They chatted over dinner.
Arranged the rest of the island's matters.
After dinner,
The maids went to train. Wu Heng headed upstairs to his study.
...…
Wu Heng sat down.
"Where's Xiaoxiao?"
Glenda smiled. "Benny just came back and said there was a fight at a tavern downtown. So the two of them went to watch."
Figures. They even came back just to drag her out to watch.
Wu Heng said, "Wen Mansa messaged. Assassinations in Rentam City aren't letting up. She's struggling."
Glenda put down her book. "To be honest, for the pill plan, the Ekow Kingdom isn't even that important anymore."
Wu Heng nodded. "I had planned to hit hero level after the pill operation, but now it seems I can't ignore this."
"What's your plan?" Glenda asked.
"Check what the investigation team has found, then deal with the Second Prince first."
"Won't the Church use that as an excuse?"