Traveler Zerg World

Chapter 428: City of Fire 6

Lin Zhi wandered the bustling streets of Fire City, feeling a sense of unease. This city was the most prosperous commercial center in the Zerg world, yet it was also a place rife with danger. He had come to search for his long-missing companion, Yan Jun, but unexpectedly found himself caught in a mysterious vortex.

Suddenly, a group of Zerg soldiers blocked his way. Leading the way were the Zerg brothers Wang Jun and Wang Kai, their eyes grim and their weapons flashing with cold light.

"Who are you? Why did you trespass into the Fire City?" Wang Jun shouted.

Lin Zhi was startled, but quickly calmed down and said, "My name is Lin Zhi, and I'm here to look for someone. Yan Jun and I traveled here together, and now his whereabouts are unknown. I must find him."

Wang Kai sneered, "Humph, a time traveler? That sounds like a fabricated lie. We in the Zerg world won't tolerate fellows like you with unknown origins."

Lin Zhi explained anxiously, "Every word I said is true! If you don't believe me, you can go and check! I only ask that you help me find Yan Jun."

Wang Jun frowned and looked at Wang Kai. The two exchanged glances. Just then, another group of soldiers approached, escorting several people. They were Zhang Ying and the four Zerg siblings: Li?, Li Ming, Li Hua, and Li Li, as well as Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan.

Lin Zhi looked at them in surprise and shouted, "Zhang Ying! How come you were also arrested?"

Zhang Ying smiled helplessly: "We don't know what happened. We were brought here for no apparent reason."

Wang Jun shouted, "All of you, suspected of illegal crossing and disrupting the order of the Zerg world, must be investigated!"

Everyone looked confused and claimed that they were innocent.

"Hmph, you'll have plenty of time to explain when we get to the interrogation room." Wang Kai said coldly, and then led everyone towards the interrogation room.

The atmosphere in the interrogation room was oppressive. The Zerg soldiers watched them intently, as if they would attack immediately at the slightest sign of trouble.

"Tell me, who are you? Why do you appear in the Zerg world?" asked an interrogator.

Lin Zhi took a deep breath and recounted the whole story in detail, but the interrogators were full of doubt.

"Time travel? This is absolutely ridiculous! You must have other purposes." The interrogator said disdainfully.

Zhang Ying stood up angrily: "We really didn't lie! If you don't believe us, then find a way to investigate it instead of just questioning it here!"

Li Ming also agreed: "Yes, we are all innocent and were arrested here for no apparent reason."

The interrogators did not listen to their explanations at all, but just carried out the so-called "interrogation", but to no avail.

Time passed slowly in the tense atmosphere. Suddenly, the door of the interrogation room was pushed open and a Zerg official walked in.

"Stop the interrogation!" the officer shouted.

Everyone was stunned, not knowing what was going on.

The official looked at Lin Zhi and the others and said, "After investigation, we found that you indeed had no malicious intentions. This was all a misunderstanding. However, the safety of Fire City cannot be ignored. You cannot leave here at will for the time being. You must await further arrangements."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, they felt helpless. They were trapped in this city of fire, Yan Jun's whereabouts were still unknown, and the future was full of uncertainty.

Lin Zhi looked at the Zerg official and said, "Excuse me, can we continue to search for my partner Yan Jun? He is very important to me."

The officer thought for a moment and said, "Yes, but it must be done under the supervision of our Zerg soldiers. After all, there are still some doubts about your identity."

Linzhi nodded in agreement, saying that as long as she could continue to look for Yan Jun, everything else was acceptable.

Following the Zerg soldiers, Lin Zhi and the others began to search for Yan Jun's traces in the Fire City. They did not miss any corner and asked many Zerg residents, but they did not get any useful clues.

"Where will Yan Jun go?" Lin Zhi muttered to herself anxiously.

Zhang Ying patted his shoulder and said, "Don't worry, we will find him. Maybe he's looking for us too."

As they were searching, they suddenly heard a commotion coming from the front. Everyone immediately became alert and rushed towards the direction of the commotion.

A group of Zerg people gathered in one place, pointing and talking. Lin Zhi and the others squeezed in to take a look and found a familiar figure - Yan Jun!

Lin Zhi rushed over excitedly and shouted, "Yan Jun! You finally showed up!"

Yan Jun was also surprised when he saw Lin Zhi and the others: "I have been looking for you guys, and I didn't expect to meet you here."

Everyone gathered around him, asking about his experiences during this period. Yan Jun said that he had been separated from Lin Zhi and the others since he traveled through time, and had been searching for them in the Fire City. He had unexpectedly been involved in a dispute within the Zerg and was almost treated as a criminal.

Just as they were happily reunited, the Zerg officer who had interrogated them before appeared again.

"Have you found this person?" the official asked Yan Jun.

Lin Zhi nodded: "Yes, he is my partner Yan Jun."

The officer frowned and said, "Although we have found him, your case still needs further investigation. Follow me back to the Zerg headquarters."

With no other choice, they followed the officials to the Zerg headquarters, where they were questioned and investigated in greater detail.

After some trouble, the Zerg finally figured out the situation of Linzhi and others, and confirmed that they were indeed innocent travelers with no malicious intent.

"In view of your special circumstances and your experience in the City of Fire, we have decided to give you a chance," said the Zerg leader.

Everyone looked at their leader nervously, not knowing what opportunity would come.

The leader continued, "You can choose to stay in the Zerg world and help us understand the situation in your original world. We will also provide you with corresponding resources and protection. Of course, you can also choose to leave and return to your original world."

Linzhi and others looked at each other, thinking about this decision in their hearts.

Lin Zhi spoke first: "I want to know first, what exactly should we do if we stay?"

The leader replied, "You need to pass on your world's knowledge of technology, culture, history, and other aspects to us to help our Zerg develop better. At the same time, in this process, we will also ensure your safety and the necessities of life."

Zhang Ying thought for a moment and said, "I think it's not bad to stay. Maybe I can make some contribution to the communication between the two worlds."

Yan Jun also nodded: "Yes, this is a rare opportunity. Besides, we have made some friends here, and we have a sense of belonging."

After some discussion, Lin Zhi and the others finally decided to stay in the Zerg world. They began a new life, trying to pass on the knowledge of their own world to the Zerg while adapting to this strange yet fascinating world.

Linzhi, Yan Jun, and Zhang Ying struggled forward amidst the chaos. The roars of the Zerg and the screams of the humans mingled like music from hell. Suddenly, a group of Zerg soldiers appeared in front of them. They were huge, covered in hard scales, and their sharp claws flashed with a cold light.

"What should we do?" Zhang Ying asked in horror.

Yan Jun tightened his grip on the weapon and whispered, "Don't panic, we'll find a chance to rush over."

Just as they were about to act, a shout came from behind: "Wait for us!"

Looking back, they saw that they were the two brothers Wang Jun and Wang Kai, and the four Zerg siblings Li ?, Li Ming, Li Hua, and Li Li.

"Why are you here?" Lin Zhi asked.

Wang Jun panted and said, "We found Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan nearby and came to look for you together."

Yan Jun looked at the group of people in front of him and groaned in his heart, but there was no other way at this time, he could only act together.

They approached the Zerg soldiers in front cautiously. Just as they were about to get close, one of the Zerg seemed to notice something and turned its head suddenly.

"Oh no, we've been discovered!" Yan Jun shouted, and everyone immediately dispersed and started a fierce battle with the Zerg.

Zerg soldiers, claws waving, lunged at them. Lin Zhi dodged nimbly, her dagger stabbing the Zerg's vital points. Zhang Ying, on the other hand, grabbed a spear and thrust it hard into the Zerg's body. Brothers Wang Jun and Wang Kai worked in perfect harmony, one attacking, the other supporting, and for a moment, they held their own. The four siblings, Li Li, Li Ming, Li Hua, and Li Li, though relatively weak, were undaunted, each fighting the Zerg in their own way. Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan also stood by, looking for opportunities to provide support.

After a hard fight, they finally repelled the Zerg soldiers, but everyone was exhausted and had suffered some injuries.

"We can't stay here for too long. The Zerg will definitely come again." Yan Jun said.

"Then where are we going?" Lin Zhi asked.

Wang Jun thought for a moment and said, "I heard that the City of Fire is a refuge for humans in this area. It has a powerful defense system. It should be safer for us to go there."

Everyone thought this was a good idea, so they headed towards the City of Fire.

Along the way, they encountered several Zerg attacks, but they were successfully repelled thanks to everyone's unity and hard work.

Finally, after a long journey, they saw a towering city wall with flickering light on it. That was the City of Fire.

"We're finally here!" Zhang Ying shouted excitedly.

When they arrived at the city gate, they saw several fully armed human soldiers standing there.

"Who are you?" a soldier asked loudly.

Yan Jun stepped forward and said, "We have escaped from the Zerg attack area and request to enter the Fire City for refuge."

The soldier looked them up and down and said, "The shelter is overcrowded right now. It's not easy to get in."

Lin Zhi said anxiously, "We encountered many Zerg attacks along the way. It took us a lot of effort to get here. Please let us in."

The soldiers hesitated for a moment, and then one of them said, "Since you're fighting so hard, we'll let you in. But you must abide by the rules of the shelter and not cause any trouble."

Everyone nodded quickly and said gratefully, "Thank you!"

After entering the Fire City, they discovered that it indeed had a powerful defense system, just as Wang Jun had said. The city was bustling with people coming and going, but one could also see fatigue and fear on people's faces.

"What should we do now?" Zhang Ying asked.

Yan Jun said: "Let's find a place to rest first. We are all too tired."

So, everyone found an abandoned house in the city and went in to rest.

During the rest, Linzhi found that Li?'s injuries were quite serious, so she took out some of her own herbs to treat her.

"Thank you, sister." Li said weakly.

Lin Zhi smiled and said, "You're welcome. We are all in this together. We should help each other."

After a period of rest, everyone's physical strength gradually recovered.

"We can't stay here forever. We have to find a way to survive in the City of Fire." Yan Jun said.

Wang Jun nodded and said, "I heard that they need some manpower to do some work here, such as transporting supplies and repairing defense facilities. We can give it a try."

Everyone thought this was a good idea, so they started looking for job opportunities.

After some efforts, they finally found a job transporting supplies. Although the work was hard, it at least allowed them to gain a foothold in the Fire City.

As the days passed, the Fire City gradually returned to its former tranquility. However, Linzhi and his companions knew that the Zerg could attack again at any time, so they did not dare to let their guard down.

One day, when Linzhi was transporting supplies, he suddenly heard an alarm.

"Oh no, the Zerg are coming!" she shouted.

Everyone immediately put down their work and ran towards the defensive position.

On the city wall, soldiers were fighting intensely, and the figures of Zerg kept flashing outside the city.

"Let's go too!" Yan Jun shouted.

Everyone took up their weapons and joined the battle.

This time, the Zerg seemed even more ferocious than before, charging towards the city walls in wave after wave. However, the Fire City's defense system also exerted its powerful power, with lasers shooting out from the city walls, pushing the Zerg back one after another.

During the battle, Linzhi discovered that a huge Zerg leader was commanding other Zergs to attack.

"That Zerg leader is very powerful, we have to find a way to kill it!" Linzhi said to Yan Jun.

Yan Jun nodded and said, "Okay, let's go together!"

They led the crowd and rushed towards the Zerg leader. The Zerg leader noticed their intention and immediately pounced on them, waving his huge claws.

Lin Zhi dodged nimbly, stabbing the Zerg leader with her dagger. Yan Jun, on the side, sought opportunities to attack the Zerg leader's weaknesses. Brothers Wang Jun and Wang Kai, along with siblings Li Wei, Li Ming, Li Hua, and Li Li, each capitalizing on their strengths, engaged in a fierce battle with the Zerg leader.

After a hard fight, they finally found the Zerg leader's weakness. Lin Zhi seized the opportunity and thrust his dagger into the leader's eye. The leader let out a scream and fell to the ground.

With the fall of the Zerg leader, the other Zerg began to panic. The soldiers of the Fire City took the opportunity to launch a counterattack and completely repel the Zerg.

"We succeeded!" Zhang Ying shouted excitedly.

Everyone cheered. Not only did they successfully repel the Zerg attack, but they also killed the Zerg leader, which improved their status in the City of Fire.

After this battle, Linzhi and his companions understood the power of unity. In this dangerous Zerg world, only by working together can we survive.

In the days ahead, they don’t know what challenges they will face, but they firmly believe that as long as they support each other, they will be able to overcome the difficulties and find their own way to survive in this Zerg world.