Chapter 66: The Iron Gate and Brother Li’s Domain

After I drew my blade and killed the guard at the factory entrance, I did not linger there, but instead stepped directly into the factory.

My sister and Big Gold Tooth’s group followed closely behind me, entering the factory alongside me.

Since Big Gold Tooth and his companions had once served Brother Li, they possessed an intimate knowledge of the factory’s interior layout. Without taking any wrong turns, our group arrived at the innermost section of the factory in less than ten minutes.

According to Big Gold Tooth, Brother Li had long since converted the deepest part of the factory into a residential area. Once the apocalypse descended, Brother Li had even decided to make it his main base of operations.

Accommodation and food were allocated based on each person’s abilities and contributions.

Although the mysterious virus had only been active for less than a day, the internet and electricity remained functional. Brother Li had capitalized on this by widely promoting on live-streaming platforms that his location offered food, shelter, and ample protection from zombies.

He declared that anyone who came to the factory had absolutely nothing to fear from the zombies!

People were already gripped by widespread panic due to the zombies. Upon seeing Brother Li’s live stream, a beacon of hope naturally ignited in many hearts.

Moreover, Brother Li personally dispatched people to pick them up, making it seem like the best possible escape from being devoured by zombies!

Alas, in this world, there was never a business that operated at a loss.

The factory’s communication computer displayed a chat application. Anyone seeking help was first required to undergo a video call.

If the person seeking help was a woman with a pleasing appearance and figure, Brother Li would send someone to retrieve her. Conversely, unattractive women or men were simply ignored.

As for those who found their way to the factory on their own, Brother Li would have his men confiscate anything useful, while the supplicants themselves were directly driven away.

Of course, individuals with exceptional abilities were permitted to remain at the factory.

“Is this the place?”

After navigating through winding passages and reaching the innermost part of the factory, I stood before a large iron gate. I turned my head to glance at Big Gold Tooth, asking if Brother Li was inside.

“Yes, this is Brother Li’s main base. However, this iron gate was custom-made. To prevent enemies from seeking revenge, it was reinforced with over a dozen layers of steel plates! Brother Bai, you might not be able to open this—”

Upon hearing Big Gold Tooth confirm it was the place, I nodded to him, indicating my understanding.

Then, to Big Gold Tooth’s utter astonishment, I extended my leg and delivered a fierce kick to the large gate.

*Clang!* With a single kick, the iron gate, which Big Gold Tooth had claimed was incredibly sturdy, was sent flying open.

The resounding crash of the iron gate hitting the ground not only left Big Gold Tooth and his companions stunned, but also caused the dozens of people standing opposite me to fix their gazes on me with peculiar expressions.

They likely felt the same shock as Big Gold Tooth. However, their reactions were irrelevant to me now. My sole objective was to locate Brother Li, drag him out, and kill him.

Though I had come to confront Brother Li, my timing was remarkably coincidental. Not only were there dozens of burly men facing me, but Li Fenghua, whom I had last seen separating from us at the mall, was also present.

Compared to our last encounter, he now knelt on the ground, looking even more wretched.

One of his eyes was bleeding profusely, his face was bruised and swollen, and his right arm hung limp, clearly fractured.

Beside Li Fenghua, a small boy of only eight or nine years old knelt with him, his pale face betraying his immense fear.

As I had said before, having ambitions is commendable, but they must be matched by capability.

Li Fenghua’s current state clearly indicated his failure.

Moreover, seeing the despair etched across Li Fenghua’s face, I couldn’t help but wonder if I had saved the wrong person. The Li Fenghua renowned as the apocalypse’s arms dealer in the future was certainly not this pathetic figure.

After a brief glance, I averted my gaze, turning instead to face the dozens of hulking men opposite me.

After a quick survey, my eyes finally settled on the center of the group of burly men.

A man was embracing a beautiful woman, a mocking smile playing on his lips as he looked down at the kneeling Li Fenghua.

The man had an ordinary appearance, but his buzz cut and fleshy face gave him a distinctly menacing aura. Perhaps due to overconfidence, he didn’t even spare me a proper glance despite my sudden intrusion.

It seemed this fellow was Brother Li.

“Old man, weren’t you incredibly arrogant? Wanting to kill me with a gun? Hahaha… You should know your place. An ant dares to threaten me.”

“…”

“Don’t go silent on me now. Didn’t you want to kill me and save your wife? Fine, I’ll be generous this once and return your wife to you. Xiao Qiang, bring his wife over!”

“Brother Li, his wife is already—”

“What’s with the chatter? Do you want to try a bullet yourself?”

“Yes, yes, yes! Brother Li, I’ll go right away!”

After Brother Li instructed a man named Xiao Qiang, Xiao Qiang walked to the side with a conflicted expression. He then dragged a female corpse from the ground, her face disfigured beyond recognition, and laboriously pulled her over.

“Hahaha, this is your wife. Did you think suicide would let you escape? No way. So I had her face cut up. How about it… isn’t she even prettier now?”

After Xiao Qiang dragged the female corpse over, Brother Li grabbed her hair and took a few steps forward. He then stopped beside Li Fenghua, thrusting the corpse’s bloodied face before him.

Li Fenghua’s previously expressionless face contorted upon seeing the female corpse.

He looked up at Brother Li, his eyes glaring, his expression filled with such fury that it seemed he wanted to devour Brother Li alive.

It was at this moment that the little boy beside Li Fenghua, seeing the female corpse, burst into a loud sob.

“Cry, cry, cry, what the hell are you crying about?”

As the little boy’s cries grew louder, Brother Li frowned, annoyed by the noise. He then directly extended his leg and kicked the boy, sending him flying.

“Haha, still glaring at me! Soon I’ll dig out your other eye. But do you still want your wife’s corpse? If not, I’ll just—”

“Excuse me, are you Brother Li?”

Just as Brother Li casually tossed aside the female corpse he was holding, I suddenly spoke up.

My demeanor was impeccable, like a well-behaved student posing a question to their teacher in class.

“I am Brother Li. And what exactly are you?”

Upon hearing my words, Brother Li finally turned to face me. His eyes held disdain, regarding me as if I were a piece of trash.

Hearing Brother Li’s admission, I harbored no dissatisfaction regarding his attitude, for getting angry at someone who was about to die was utterly pointless.

“It’s good that it’s you. I’ve come to kill you today. There’s no need to prepare any last words; I doubt anyone would even collect your corpse.”

I took a step forward, a smile gracing my lips, and spoke these words to Brother Li.