Chapter 78 :- “Please, Follow Me, Everyone.”

A/N :- Hey readers, thank you for the powerstones! Here's your second chapter—enjoy! 

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The young man radiated a relaxed sophistication, his clothes stylish yet comfortable, a stark contrast to the apocalyptic chaos they had seemingly survived unscathed. 

His clothes were spotless, showing no signs of the turmoil outside.

One might wonder about the wisdom of strolling with hands in pockets amidst such danger. Could it be a sign of underestimating the lurking beasts? 

Yet, the presence of two intensely focused companions following the young man suggested a calculated confidence rather than recklessness.

Aguang, initially paralyzed by fear at the sight of the newcomers, soon let out a sigh of relief. Observing the approaching group, he counted five individuals besides the young leader and the monstrous pair, including two men and two women.

The group's front line, a towering figure and a youth with acne, carried ax and steel bars, indicating their role as the team's main defenders. Their readiness to defend allowed the young man the luxury of nonchalance.

The women, unarmed like their male counterparts, presented a contrast. 

One, with her dark skin and ponytail, blended into the background, while the other, dressed in a loose T-shirt and jeans, attracted attention despite her modest attire and masked face. 

Her closeness to the young man suggested a close relationship, possibly romantic, and her demeanor hinted at a hidden depth worth exploring.

Aguang's thoughts drifted to the potential of the monstrous pair. 

Could these creatures be manifestations of the group's latent powers? 

Urgency crept into his voice as he instructed Acheng to report back to Brother Leopard, alerting him to the newcomers and the opportunity to investigate Minibus.

"Make sure you enter through the main entrance, 

while I escort these individuals out the back exit."

"Understood!" With a quick nod, Acheng left promptly, showing no signs of hesitation.

Aguang hesitated for a moment before taking a deep breath. Pretending to be concerned, he approached the group of strangers.

"How did you manage to survive such danger to get here, friends?"

The massive dog, noticing Aguang's approach, casually dropped the freshly killed lizard creature.

Growl!

The beast then flashed a terrifying smile, its fangs fully on display, and let out a low, menacing growl—a clear warning to maintain distance. 

Aguang immediately stopped in his tracks, keeping a wary eye on the fearsome creature, and gave the group a nervous smile.

"As a law enforcement officer, it's my responsibility to gather survivors. 

The police station is just up ahead. Would you like to join me there?"

"A police station?" 

The group's leader, an exceptionally handsome young man, raised an eyebrow and scrutinized Aguang with a piercing stare, his lips forming a playful smirk.

"Maybe a detour to the police station could be beneficial. What do you think?"

"I agree!"

"It's your decision, Young Master Lu!"

"We'll follow your lead!"

"Alright then, if you would be so kind, 'officer,' please lead the way. 

Xiao Jin, Hei Shuai, relax, this gentleman means no harm." 

With the young man's approval, a victorious smile spread across Aguang's face.

"Please, follow me, everyone."

Without a doubt, the individuals Aguang came across were none other than Lu Yu and his two monstrous companions, out on a mission to defeat the monsters and collect wepons. 

Despite Lu Yu's newfound power, he still had his hair, unlike the typical strong but bald protagonist.

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Considering the presence of numerous defenseless survivors, the risk of trying to escape through the back door was extremely high. 

After assessing the number of creatures at both the front and rear exits, it became clear that retreating through the front would take less time than fighting the monsters at the rear.

Therefore, Lu Yu chose a strategic retreat through the front entrance. 

Initially, after ensuring the safety of Li Wanning and the others in the neighborhood, Lu Yu planned to lead a small group to the police station to arm themselves.

An earlier disturbance had caught Lu Yu's attention, leading him to explore its origin. 

Surprisingly, during their journey, they stumbled upon a man who claimed to be an 'officer.' 

The sight of this man almost made Lu Yu burst into laughter. 

It reminded him of the saying, "Wearing a dragon's robe doesn't make one a prince." 

Such characters were usually seen only on TV, but now Lu Yu was seeing one in real life.

The man had a hunched posture and a disheveled appearance. His ill-suited clothes were further spoiled by a popped collar, seemingly to hide a tattoo on his neck. 

A tattooed man claiming to be a cop? 

Moreover, the chances of this man betraying them were alarmingly high at 95%. 

Faced with such a suspicious character, how could Lu Yu trust him?

"Lu Shao…" Wei Jianjun, with his military background, sensed something was off and quickly voiced his concern. 

On this mission, Lu Yu was accompanied by a group of five. Besides himself, there were Wei Jianjun, Wu Qiang, Yan Yun, and the newly recruited Dai Lian, all ready to help. 

For easier movement, Xue Li, Li Wanning, Qiao Manli, and others were moved to the community previously mentioned by Dai Lian.

Although Yan Yun lacked fighting skills, her ability to locate crystal nuclei was invaluable. Therefore, Lu Yu put together a temporary team of five. 

"There's no need to worry; let's see how things play out," Lu Yu whispered, signaling his teammates with a subtle gesture. 

Everyone understood, except for Dai Lian. The team, experienced in working together, immediately recognized Lu Yu's signal to stay alert. Dai Lian, initially confused, learned what to do with Yan Yun's help.

Hearing Lu Yu's response, Wei Jianjun felt a sense of relief. 

Their shared experiences had built mutual respect; Lu Yu appreciated Wei's intuitive foresight and combat skills, leading him to adopt a protective attitude towards him. 

Wei's realization that Lu Yu had also noticed the oddity reassured him that their leader's abilities would prevent panic in the face of unexpected threats.

With the intention of arming themselves, Lu Yu and Aguang headed towards the police station. 

Meanwhile, Xiao Fan, who had been tracking Lu Yu's movements, followed them stealthily. He had planned to evaluate Lu Yu's strength under the cover of darkness but found Lu Yu already leading a few people towards the station.

Xiao Fan, sharp and observant, understood Lu Yu's goal. 

Recognizing two of the five as enemies, he followed them without hesitation, carefully avoiding Lu Yu's path to stay hidden. 

However, this cautious approach led him off track, causing him to lose sight of the source of the earlier disturbance. 

Regardless, Xiao Fan's determination remained strong; his main objective was to eliminate Lu Yu.

"I've scouted this police station before; it's swarming with thugs," Xiao Fan muttered coldly, accurately identifying his location. 

"If you're here for weapons, then you'll meet your end alongside these thugs," he thought, preparing for the upcoming confrontation.

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