Abyss Summoner-Chapter 226 - 221: The Day of Blooming

Seeing Xu Hongzhuang refuse outright, Chen Feng was not discouraged at all. Instead, he revealed an earth-shattering news, which immediately stunned the other party on the spot.

"What did you say? You want to support me... to unify the East Bridge?!" Perhaps the meaning expressed by the other party was too incredible, so much so that Xu Hongzhuang's speech became somewhat stuttered.

She originally thought that Chen Feng did all this entirely out of his ambition, but at this moment, Xu Hongzhuang realized she was wrong, that everything the other party did was actually for herself?!

Why...

This was a huge question lingering in Xu Hongzhuang's mind.

Feng Zhiyong had a very strong appeal. Although she was powerful and even referred to as the Martial God, to the main combat faction, the true spiritual belief was that middle-aged man in his fifties. Moreover, Feng Zhiyong had been kind to her, promoting her when she was drifting in the East Bridge. It was Feng Zhiyong who supported and helped her, step by step, to become the Major she is today.

To Xu Hongzhuang, Feng Zhiyong was practically like a teacher and a friend. How could she possibly have malicious intent to usurp power?

Xu Hongzhuang turned around and looked at Chen Feng in front of her.

"I won't do this. Colonel Feng is doing great, I simply..."

"Did you see the white hair on his head?" Chen Feng said calmly.

Xu Hongzhuang was stunned. Her mind was entirely on the battle, so she hadn't paid much attention to these details. However, now that Chen Feng pointed it out, she did have some impression. Compared to before, Feng Zhiyong indeed had a lot more white hair.

"He is an ordinary person, no matter how beloved he is, he's just a mortal. Bugs, monsters, conservatives—all these things impose immense pressure on him. You respect him and believe in him, just like all the people in the main combat faction regard him as their faith. But have you ever considered, under such high pressure, how long he can hold on?"

Chen Feng was not trying to incite alarm.

Feng Zhiyong was just an ordinary person. Although there were healers and rare treasures to support him daily, the effort could not compensate for the toll it took on him.

Especially later, when a swarm broke out, more than half of the East Bridge's population perished, dealing him a heavy blow. From then on, Feng Zhiyong had been persistently ill, appearing white-haired, as if he looked seventy years old, his physical condition far worse than before.

"Think about it, long-term under such high pressure, even a professional can't bear it, let alone an ordinary person. You are indebted to him, that's right. Precisely because of this, you should help him in your own way. Is that wrong?"

Xu Hongzhuang couldn't help but nod slowly.

"But..."

"Don't hesitate. Currently, the people of East Bridge are in panic. Everyone knows the conservatives have taken the initiative. From my knowledge, even some of the leadership have defected to become the other side's henchmen. The main combat faction seems glorious, but has long ceased to be at its peak. Moreover, the situation is likely to worsen. If the East Bridge truly falls under conservative control, is that the outcome you wish to see?"

"Think about it, once you're cowering in the city, and the monsters are still rampaging outside without further combat, how will you avenge your blood relatives? How will the wronged souls who died unjustly be avenged? By then, no matter how strong you are, you will just be fighting alone. The end result will only be engulfed in the swarm, unable to extricate yourself."

Xu Hongzhuang was completely stunned. Although she thought what Chen Feng said was somewhat alarmist, she didn't know how to rebut. After all, the current state of the East Bridge was like this. As the casualties from battle increased, some people began to oppose the war, believing that insects and monsters were already on the decline. They felt it was now more necessary to rest and recuperate.

"Therefore, if you truly want what's best for Feng Zhiyong, you should accept my proposal, take on the banner of the main combat faction, and do what you truly want to do!" Chen Feng continued his effort, speaking with impetus.

Xu Hongzhuang was now trembling all over. Clearly, she was undergoing an intense internal struggle. She no longer outright refused because a slight wavering had already developed in her heart.

Chen Feng didn't care how chaotic Xu Hongzhuang's mind was internally. He placed a hand on her shoulder, turned to face her, and tightly fixed his gaze on her: "Of course, it wouldn't be possible with just you, but now with me, Order will ensure all the support you need—professionals, food, and personnel. I will spare no efforts to help you..."

"We are the same kind of people, aren't we supposed to help each other?" Chen Feng said with a smile, patting Xu Hongzhuang's smooth shoulder reassuringly. He felt his "corruption plan" was close to succeeding. She was already step by step entering into the trap he set, and even if she realized it, it would be too late. The bow was drawn with no turning back; he was already corrupting her mind, turning her into a defiled person.

"No... I'm not like you, I can't be like you... I'm sorry, it wasn't intentional..." Xu Hongzhuang instinctively rejected Chen Feng's words. As a Silver Peak, she was mentally very strong, and Chen Feng's few words were not enough to overturn her values.

"It's alright. Just remember, as long as I'm behind the scenes, silently supporting you, until I put you on the most splendid stage. In a few days, I'll send a few professionals to assist you. They are all our people; you can use them with confidence." Chen Feng smiled calmly, hiding the conspiracy without a flaw.

"Stop talking... Give me some time alone to be quiet, alright..." Xu Hongzhuang now appeared entirely weak, her voice even somewhat hoarse.

Chen Feng's words had too much of an impact on her. Helping Chen Feng place hidden pieces in the Iron Demon Army required her to think things over for some time.

"Okay."

Chen Feng stretched out his hand, letting it glide over Xu Hongzhuang's face, her skin as smooth as milk, captivating and hard to part with.

"I await your good news. By the way, if possible, I hope you can help me get a few Silver Tier monsters. Is that request possible?"

Xu Hongzhuang stepped back, quickly avoiding Chen Feng's fingers with her face slightly flushed, lips bitten, and nodded: "On this hunt, I captured two mutated lizards with strong powers. They were initially kept for sparring, but since you need them, I'll have someone contact you."

"Thank you."

"Well... if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave..." Xu Hongzhuang hesitated for a moment, then slowly spoke.

Even though this was supposed to be the other party's main battleground, Xu Hongzhuang appeared as if seeking permission, clearly showing that Chen Feng left some shadow in her heart.

"Please, Major Xu."

Upon hearing this, Xu Hongzhuang sighed with relief, took clothes from the corner, and made a hasty escape out of the training room.

Chen Feng watched that graceful figure, a smile slowly forming at the corners of his mouth.

The flower of evil had blossomed.

Next, it was time to harvest the fruits...