196: Chapter 22 Unexpected Reduction in Numbers_2 196: Chapter 22 Unexpected Reduction in Numbers_2 “Don’t bother, keep driving.” Zhang Hao shouted first; he was not willing to cost his life caring for others.

“Get ready for defense.” Tang Zheng kicked at the buttocks of Zhang Yifeng, whose legs had gone weak from seeing a dead body.

“We should be safe once we get out of the hospital, I’m guessing.”

“Uncle, Zhang Hao is slacking off.” Little Fan Fan was monitoring the carriage with a handgun in her hand, particularly the poacher on the ground, to prevent them from hurting Tang Zheng.

“What are you babbling about, you brat?” Zhang Hao was irritated.

“You’ve been firing much less frequently; otherwise, Wrench Man wouldn’t have had to die.” Little Fan Fan knew how to incite others into action.

“Nonsense, are you asking for me to settle the score for pointing a gun at me before?” Zhang Hao’s face was livid with rage as he threatened, “You should be thankful we’re even taking care of such a burden like you.

Don’t push me to leave you behind.”

“It’s my uncle who’s helping me.” Little Fan Fan retorted defiantly, “Staying with you leads to nothing but death.”

“Shut up.” Zhang Hao wanted to scold her some more but was cut off by Tang Zheng, “If you have a grievance, let me hear it.

And if I don’t see you emptying ten bullet chains in one minute, I will have a word with you.”

Tang Zheng had had enough of these people.

Instead of fighting amongst themselves, it would be better to get rid of them in advance, even if they were Conquerors.

“Damn.” Zhang Hao, in the end, didn’t dare to continue provoking.

He spat outside the window and started to shoot rapidly.

Because the timing wasn’t right, Tang Zheng didn’t bother with his venting.

The only one not pulling their weight now was Hu Meng.

She was squatting under her chair in fear, clutching Little Fan Fan’s acquired MP5.

But Tang Zheng didn’t have to say anything anymore.

After using over a dozen hand grenades to push back the front dozen aliens, the bus successfully drove out of the hospital’s main entrance.

Just as he thought, the aliens didn’t pursue.

The moment they were safe, everyone sunk into their chairs.

But there was no joy of surmounting a disaster; the atmosphere was even heavier instead.

“Leader Tang, let’s forget what happened, okay?” Scarface mustered courage and took the initiative to speak up.

After all, he was at a disadvantage and, even if he was in Tang’s shoes, he wouldn’t want a member of the team who constantly threatened his life.

“I promise that my second brother won’t touch a hair on your head.”

Lin Weiguo was standing behind him and subtly shook his head at Tang Zheng.

It would be better to deal with it sooner.

Tang understood what Lin Weiguo meant, but hesitated.

He was not planning to let the second brother go, nor did he believe in Scarface’s promise.

He was just thinking about the two-hour drive from Kyoto Prefecture to Tokyo City on the Shinkansen.

They might be attacked by aliens; that was when he would need a bait.

“Just killing him so simply is such a waste.” This thought crossed his mind, causing Tang to shake his head.

But against his expectations, Lin Weiguo decided to take matters into his own hands.

“You are too compassionate.” Lin Weiguo criticized him bitterly, then suddenly raised the muzzle of his MG3, aimed at the unconscious poacher’s second brother, and pulled the trigger.

Amid the crackle of the gunshots, the large-caliber bullets turned his body into pieces of flesh that spattered all over the carriage.

Zhang Yifeng and Hu Meng screamed aloud when they saw this horrific sight, with blood and pieces of body warmth still on their faces.

“Second brother, you!” Scarface was seething with rage.

He quickly turned around and, raising his gun, was ready to shoot Lin Weiguo dead.

Before Scarface even had time to react, Tang Zheng took the initiative.

A Thunderball exploded on Scarface’s chest and the resultant devastation was even more gruesome.

His entire body turned into meat sauce, with only his legs still standing in the carriage.

The moment Tang Zheng saw Lin take out the second brother, he was incredibly moved.

He knew Brother Lin was eliminating threats for him, not wanting him to cross the line he’d always been careful to maintain…

“Ah, you didn’t need to get your hands dirty, I could have handled him.” Lin Weiguo came over, patted Tang Zheng on the shoulder with a face of regret.

“Don’t blame yourself, I couldn’t let him threaten you.

After got rid of his second-in-command, even if he said he wouldn’t retaliate, there’s no way to trust him now, the foundation of trust between us has collapsed.” Tang Zheng pacified him briefly, then started to reload the rifle.

“Tang Zheng, in fact, what you don’t know is that Scarface said last night when he was drunk that he didn’t want to come to Kyoto Prefecture with his two sworn brothers at all.

He wanted to part ways with them in reality long ago.

Before entering the room, he was making his last deal, but bad luck struck, and he got spotted by a border defense soldier.

By the way, Scarface said that if he survived this time, he planned to go back and live a good life with his wife and kids, and quit poaching.” Zhang Hao saw Lin Weiguo worried for Tang Zheng and was ready to kill for him.

He was quite envious of this friendship, so he quoted Scarface’s words from last night verbatim just to upset Tang Zheng.

Zhang Hao could see that Tang Zheng was a good person in the traditional sense, one who would feel guilty and self-reproach for several days for merely telling a lie or doing something slightly bad.

Tang Zheng frowned, and Lin Weiguo sneered.

The two college students merely looked at them with meaningful eyes.

“Actually, with Scarface’s experience and marksmanship, he could have been an excellent combat force for the team.

He’s the kind of person who is most suited to survive in the Trojan Horse Game.” Zhang Hao struck further at Tang Zheng, wanting to see his disappointed expression.

“Our team sure knows how to take losses, with one person taken out by the alien, and then two people killed by our own people.

What would the other team say if they knew?” Zhang Yifeng made a sarcastic remark, laughing, “I guess if the alien saw this, it would die laughing.

Why bother doing anything, just wait for us to kill each other.”

Hu Meng pulled at Zhang Yifeng’s sleeve, her face full of urgency, wanting to stop him.

Zhang Yifeng ignored her.

He felt proud of his little cleverness.

After saying that much, he figured his life must be safe—he no longer worried about being mysteriously killed, especially by that Zhang Hao, who made him very uneasy.

He was about to continue to add fuel to the fire, but when he saw Tang Zheng’s penetrating gaze sweep over, he suddenly lost his nerve and quickly shut up.

“They were just three poachers who got what they deserved.

It’s their own karma.” Pang Meiqin was driving without even turning her head, despising them altogether, “They’re no innocents.

Tang Zheng, you really shouldn’t blame yourself.”

“Uncle is too kind-hearted.” Little Fan Fan squeezed next to Tang Zheng, hugged his leg, took out a lollipop from her pocket, and handed it over, “Cheer up!”

“Where did I blame myself?

It’s just a pity that a bait was wasted.” Tang Zheng retorted, but he wouldn’t readily admit it.

Being labeled a good guy wasn’t such a bad thing, especially when he noticed a hint of sympathy and tenderness in Chikashima Airi’s gaze toward him.

“Alright, let’s stop discussing this, what’s next?

Are we going to Tokyo?” Li Xinlan shifted the topic.

Hu Meng immediately set her gaze on Tang Zheng, knowing that only he could decide the team’s next move.

Zhang Yifeng saw his girlfriend looking at him and felt jealous again.

Why should we all listen to him?

“Airi, you saw what just happened.

In the next month, we’ll frequently face these aliens’ attacks, so we’re planning to take you to where another Japanese girl is, to protect you together, as there are more reliable teammates there.

Please understand.” Tang Zheng spoke in a tone of consultation, but he was prepared to take her by force if she refused.

“It’s only for a month?” Chikashima Airi was extremely annoyed, not knowing why she had to face such a mess.

“Yes, for one month.” Tang Zheng feared that the girl would worry, so he offered some information to comfort her, “Don’t worry, if you die, we’ll die too because of mission failure.

So we’ll risk our lives to protect you.”

“What about my sister?

Can she come with us?

We don’t have any parents to look after us.” Ai Li swallowed and asked.

“It would be better if she didn’t come.

Being with us would put her in great danger.” Pang Meiqin exaggerated the situation.

She didn’t want to take on additional burdens.

As for orphans and such, she couldn’t care less.

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