NOVPUBThe other ability-users were stunned by Gu Shaoze's attack. Unsure whether to run or fight, they hesitated. But Gu Shaoze didn't wait for them. He pulled out his electric baton and sent another water ball toward them.
Splash!
At first, the ability-users thought it was a harmless move—just water. They were even about to laugh at his "weak" attack. But before they could, Gu Shaoze jabbed his electric baton into the puddle beneath their feet.
Even for ability-users, electrocution was no joke. Within twenty seconds, the group rolled their eyes and fainted.
Everyone watching was stunned by his shameless attack. They had underestimated how dangerously effective his "useless" water ability could be in battle.
The Eagle team, having seen him fight zombies before, broke into cheers.
After dealing with the enemy ability-users, Gu Shaoze snapped his fingers. The water suffocating the Colonel exploded. The blast knocked him out, sending a few teeth flying. Blood poured from his nose and cheeks.
Seeing this, the Colonel's aides were enraged. Drawing their daggers, they charged at Rong Mo'er, trying to save the colonel with killing intent radiating from them.
They thought numbers would give them the upper hand. But Rong Mo'er shoved the unconscious Colonel at them, using him as a human shield.
Afraid of injuring him, they instinctively pulled back. In that split second, Rong Mo'er appeared behind them. With a swing of her hand, she knocked them out one after another.
In under five minutes, she and Gu Shaoze had taken down all of the Colonel's men.
After the one-sided battle, Gu Shaoze turned to the Eagle team and said, "Brother, as repayment for me filling your water tank, please help tie up these people."
"Okay!" The Eagle team members agreed readily.
When they finished tying up the Colonel and his people, Wei Ying and his team returned to the camp. The moment he heard about the confrontation between the Colonel and his team, his eyes turned cold.
He was ready to confront his superior, but when he arrived at the water warehouse, he found the Colonel and his men tied up like dumplings on the ground.
Seeing him, Gu Shaoze waved and said, "Captain Wei, you are finally back."
"This... what's going on?" Wei Ying asked.
"I helped you clean up the camp. From now on, you will be the one in charge here. Your team members have gone to deal with the rest of the Colonel's men and take over the warehouse," Gu Shaoze replied casually.
Recalling something, Wei Ying asked, "What about Pei Yijun and his team?"
Hearing this, Gu Shaoze said, "They left the camp at noon. You don't have to worry about the people from the capital either. With how bad communication is right now, it's impossible for the capital to control every base or camp."
"Captain Wei, my team will leave as soon as we get the information we need. But in order to protect the survivors, you need to take over this camp. If you don't, those people won't survive."
Wei Ying fell silent for a long moment before replying, "I understand. I will take the leadership position and reorganize the camp. But what should we do with the Colonel?"
"Since he and his men liked using people as bait to lure zombies, let them experience it for themselves. But I had to remind you—don't leave any trouble behind. When you pull the weeds, you need to pull out the roots too," Gu Shaoze said.
At his words, a flicker of surprise crossed Wei Ying and his team's faces. After a brief silence, Wei Ying said, "I know what to do."
Turning to his team, he ordered, "Take care of them."
His team members nodded and dragged the Colonel and his men away without hesitation. This time, they wouldn't let them go.
"What about the ability-users?" Rong Mo'er asked.
"They are still useful," Wei Ying said with a smile.
His team dragged the water-type ability-users into the wooden house and chained them up. From now on, they would be fed and given water daily—but they would have to work for it and produce water for the camp's use.
Once the matter of the Colonel and the ability-users was handled, Wei Ying handed Gu Shaoze a bag of crystal cores and said, "Comrade Gu, these are the crystals my team found today. I will have to trouble you to help us fill the water tanks again."
Gu Shaoze accepted the crystals and replied, "It's done."
Wei Ying was surprised and looked at his team. When he saw them nod, he realized that Gu Shaoze had helped him without asking for anything in return. In that moment, his heart was filled with gratitude and admiration.
Before leaving, Gu Shaoze asked, "Captain Wei, when will I get the information I asked you before?"
"It will be handed over to you by tomorrow evening at the latest."
Nodding, Gu Shaoze said, "Then I will stay one more day. Thank you for your help, Captain Wei."
When the Eagle team finally took full control of the camp, the sky had already darkened. Word quickly spread about the colonel and his men's disappearance. Many assumed they had abandoned the camp after taking all the valuable supplies with them.
Even those who had come to purchase water and supplies from the colonel were shocked. With leadership having changed hands, they could no longer buy anything, so they left the camp shortly after arriving.
Amid the discussions surrounding the situation, another day passed.
Early the next morning, Gu Shaoze was woken by the sound of knocking on the door. He pushed himself up and opened it.
Seeing a soldier standing outside, he asked, "Comrade, do you need anything?"
The soldier gave a salute and replied, "Comrade, here is the information you requested."
The moment he heard this, all sleepiness vanished from Gu Shaoze's eyes. He took the folder and began to read. He had expected Wei Ying to provide only a brief overview of the current situation.
