After the zombie language fell, Jiang Jiang continued, "If you keep killing, you won't gain anything, and we'll also suffer losses. Why don't we all sit down and negotiate calmly? You explain the reason for your large-scale attack on us, and we'll listen to what's going on."
"As long as it's not too excessive, we can agree. If you refuse and insist on a head-on confrontation, we're not afraid. At most, there will be casualties, but we will never lose. As for you, you will ultimately be killed by us..."
Jiang Jiang was speaking zombie language to the zombie king in the zombie horde, but to Shang Qi, it sounded like a series of hisses.
Shang Qi found it quite interesting. He crossed his arms and watched, not worrying about his own safety.
This team of theirs was truly a collection of exceptional talents.
His Ah Ling was a treasure, and those who followed her were also treasures.
While Jiang Jiang was hissing and roaring, Xiao Jiang, resting on his shoulder with his chin on Jiang Jiang's head, looked at the pile of zombies.
From Xiao Jiang's perspective, being on Jiang Jiang's shoulder gave him a wider field of vision. He saw the zombie king hidden within the horde.
The zombie king appeared to be the same age as Shang Qi, with clean and neat clothes, free of any stains.
Apart from his eyes, which were blood red, there was no difference between him and the survivors.
He had no sallow face or fangs, nor terrifyingly long nails. Instead, he exuded a sense of decadent refinement.
Sensing Xiao Jiang's gaze, the zombie king raised his head from the zombie pile and looked towards Xiao Jiang.
The zombie king understood everything Jiang Jiang had said and knew that Su Ling and her companions were not to be trifled with.
As the zombie king's gaze met Xiao Jiang's, Xiao Jiang tilted his head and communicated mentally with the zombie king.
Meanwhile, Jiang Jiang was still hissing and roaring, doing his utmost to persuade the zombie king to negotiate.
Just as Jiang Jiang felt his throat was about to give out, the zombie king in the horde finally stirred.
The zombies, layered three deep, slowly moved aside, revealing the zombie king they had surrounded.
Soon, the zombie king's true appearance was revealed.
Jiang Jiang had expected the zombie king to be monstrous and terrifying, but that was not the case.
This zombie king was actually somewhat good-looking.
In all other aspects, he was clean and refined.
From head to toe, he was indistinguishable from the survivors like Jiang Jiang.
The only difference was his eyes, which were completely blood red, indicating something was amiss at a glance.
It was also these eyes that made it clear he was a zombie, not a survivor.
Although the zombies had dispersed, they still strategically protected the zombie king.
After revealing himself, the zombie king stood in the center of the horde, looking towards Shang Qi and Jiang Jiang. His blood-red eyes finally settled on Xiao Jiang, who was on Jiang Jiang's shoulder.
After locking eyes with Xiao Jiang, the zombie king turned his attention to Jiang Jiang and communicated with him in zombie language: "I want it, the child on your shoulder. It's mine. I came this time specifically to take it away."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Jiang instinctively grabbed Xiao Jiang's leg and stepped back, looking at the zombie king with extreme caution. "You want to take it away with you? To do what? You wouldn't possibly..."
"It's my brother. I have to take it away," the zombie king said to Jiang Jiang, explaining, "If you don't believe me, you can ask it. It will answer you and tell you whether I'm lying or deceiving you."
"I am its brother. I would never harm it. Moreover, taking it away would bring it nothing but benefits."