Ch 292: Once again becoming Leader

Ji Chuan, having finished a hearty breakfast, put on his sunglasses. He used the newly acquired 【Awakening】 to end the sleep of all the new guests.

Although the Stronghold’s supplies were plentiful, he didn’t want to waste them on irrelevant people.

“Listen up, everyone! You have 10 minutes to assemble in the Lobby on the first floor! There’s no more danger inside the building!”

Ji Chuan used a loudspeaker to shout loudly, ensuring that everyone who was awake could hear him in the quiet morning.

Song Huai slept like a log, and Ji Chuan didn’t want him to attend this meeting. He also didn’t let Xia Yida participate, fearing that there might be some of her obsessive fans among the residents who would make irrational judgments.

Song Ci remained in his room to take care of his Mom; everyone else would participate in the meeting.

Only a small number of residents were obedient enough to come, such as Zhu Zhu. She recognized Ji Chuan’s voice and trusted the handsome guy who had saved her.

Ji Chuan sensed the lifeforms in the various Hotel Rooms. Under their shocked and puzzled gazes, they arrived in the Lobby on the first floor.

Ji Chuan directly used the power of the God of Space, essentially teleporting them there.

“What’s going on?!”

The crowd was somewhat restless; many were nervous, having barely slept all night. They had already seen how Zombies attacked others.

The Hotel Room doors were all wooden; they weren’t sure if the Zombies could break them down, and they were very anxious all night.

Although there were no supplies in the rooms, it was indeed much safer, and there was water to drink. But why were they now in the Hotel Lobby?

With so many people around, wouldn’t another Zombie attack mean another massacre?

Before Ji Chuan could speak, some people had already started running towards the outside of the Hotel. Ji Chuan didn’t stop them; he intended to select only those he could trust to stay.

But for those who ran upstairs, Ji Chuan once again brought them back to the Lobby.

“It’s safe now. Be quiet.”

Ji Chuan’s low voice was very imposing, and those residents, who had been running around like headless chickens, finally calmed down.

They looked fearfully at the young man wearing sunglasses. This person seemed to possess unfathomable methods, able to transfer people at will.

“Everyone should know that Zombies have appeared. The Aolijia’er Hotel will become a Stronghold in the Apocalypse, and I am the Leader of the Stronghold.”

“But I hope that the Stronghold consists only of members who can trust each other. You can choose to stay or leave safely. Those who leave can take several days’ worth of Supplies with them.”

The crowd looked at each other. Some of them hadn’t eaten anything all night; many tourists wouldn’t buy food to bring back to the Hotel.

If they could leave safely and also take Supplies with them, it was a very good option.

Many of them were worried about their relatives far away. They wanted to find a way to go back home. Many thought that perhaps the Zombies weren’t as severe in their home City as they were in Jianghua City.

Some simply didn’t trust the man in sunglasses. In the Apocalypse, trust was a difficult relationship to establish.

“Is that true?”

“It’s true. Those who want to leave, I can wait for you to pack your luggage, but in the Apocalypse, most things won’t be worth as much as this Bag of food I’ll give you.”

Ji Chuan pointed to the entrance, where there were many bulging Backpacks filled with water and food. One of them was already open, allowing people to see inside.

“Everyone, let’s go! He’s a murderer!”

A man in the crowd shouted. This was the man who had witnessed Ji Chuan cutting off a Zombie’s head the previous day.

Ji Chuan looked at the man’s face and remembered something, a smile playing on his lips. He didn’t want to explain anything.

Hearing the man’s warning, many who were still hesitant ran towards the entrance. Their suitcases would only slow their escape; grabbing the Backpacks full of food was the best option.

Ji Chuan had cleared out the Zombies on his first day. Although there were more survivors at the Aolijia’er this time, most people still chose to leave.

Zhu Zhu, Jiang Yi, Pei Wendong, and Master Zhao, like last time, chose to stay.

A couple also chose to stay. Yesterday, they witnessed how Ji Chuan eliminated Zombies, persistently checked for and eliminated hidden dangers, and escorted them back to their room. They thought Ji Chuan was trustworthy.

If it hadn’t been for Ji Chuan’s clearing of the Zombies, the couple might already be dead on the stairs.

Compared to risking a way back to their own City, staying here might allow them to live longer.

To Ji Chuan’s surprise, a familiar face also remained.

“Mao Jun, what are you doing here?”

“Ah? Leader, you know me? I came to Jianghua to ask President Tang to endorse my family’s products, and I wanted to spend a few days playing in Jianghua. I never expected…”

His Parents were in contact with clients abroad and couldn’t be reached, and this was far from his small county town. Mao Jun felt that staying here was safer.

Moreover, he didn’t dislike Ji Chuan’s demeanor. His physique was very manly, and his cold and domineering attitude was precisely his charm.

Looking at the people remaining in the Lobby, Ji Chuan took off his sunglasses, revealing a pair of crimson eyes.

“Since you’ve all chosen to stay, I will protect your safety, but I also hope you are trustworthy partners and will not betray the Stronghold.”

“My Special Ability allows me to sense a connection with some Zombies. When I’m not at the Stronghold, I’ll have some Zombies protecting it. If you’re scared or regretting your decision now, you can still leave.”

This time, Ji Chuan didn’t use his memory-erasing ability, but many were familiar faces. If they chose differently, Ji Chuan would still respect their decision.

But the remaining people didn’t move; they had made up their minds to stay.

Now, the Stronghold included the Tang Yue family, Xia Yida, Wang Wei, the Su Shen siblings, Song Ci and his Mom, Gu Yunxi, and those who decided to stay today.

Ji Chuan asked Su Shen to briefly arrange the division of labor among everyone, then went out to pick up Da Zhuang and Xiao Mei. He didn’t want to scare everyone by bringing Da Zhuang directly without prior notice.

In addition, Mao Jun’s Talent couldn’t be wasted; Xiao Mei was the most suitable person. Although Xiao Li could also do it, Ji Chuan was afraid that Xiao Li wouldn’t be gentle enough, and Xiao Mei’s melee weapons were easier to control.

And she seemed to be more liked by Mao Jun. Ji Chuan recalled Mao Jun’s expression when he was beaten and couldn’t help but frown.

When Mao Jun saw Xiao Mei appear in the Stronghold Courtyard, his eyes were glued to her.

She was simply the ideal woman in his mind: the powerfully muscled physique, the wild attire, and the Steel Whip in her hand; he couldn’t even dream up such a perfect image.

If only that Steel Whip could be used on him… Mao Jun swallowed.

“Where did the Leader and that Beautiful Woman go…”

Mao Jun, by the window, was a little dazed watching the two disappear. Would that Beautiful Woman be a member of the Stronghold?

But when he turned around, he saw the two of them appear in his room.

Observing her at such close range, Mao Jun found Xiao Mei even more stunning.

“Take off your clothes.”

Ji Chuan said coldly, fearing Mao Jun’s clothes would be ruined.

“Yes, Master!”

Mao Jun’s eyes trembled. Would it be as he thought… He prayed in his heart… that he wasn’t dreaming.

“Mao Jun, your Special Ability is Pain Conversion. I’ll have Xiao Mei develop your ability; this will enhance your strength.”

Before Ji Chuan could finish, Xiao Mei had already lashed out with her whip. She looked at Mao Jun as if he were a cockroach.

Mao Jun trembled all over. What was the Apocalypse? This was a freaking paradise!!!

“Thank you for your grace, Master! Ah!”

Ji Chuan left with a black line on his face.