He quickly gathered all the Mutants and whispered, "Hold the core area at all costs, stall for time!"
The Mutants quickly assembled, weapons in hand, guarding the entrance to the core area with nervous expressions.
They were on high alert, their eyes filled with trepidation, as some Mutants still didn't know the power of Firefly, an existence even Peerless Apocalypse and the Three Giants feared.
Standing at the entrance to the core area, the Gang Leader of Wild Wolf Gang's gaze swept over everyone with determination: "Brothers, I know you all have doubts about why Firefly is attacking us, but now is not the time for explanations. I can only tell you that Shao Kang has gone to Peerless Apocalypse and the Three Giants for help, and we must hold out until the last moment."
No sooner had the Gang Leader of Wild Wolf Gang finished speaking than a loud bang came from the main gate. Zuo Feng, accompanied by Da Mi Tao and Xiao Mi Tao, burst in, his eyes cold, followed by Fox Yaorao and Dou Paopao, as well as Mu'er and Ying'er, who were wrapped in white cloaks.
The group headed straight for the core area. Twenty Devouring Flowers shot up from the ground, their root-like bases wriggling, guarding Zuo Feng and his group. As they advanced with Zuo Feng, the petals of the Devouring Flowers slowly opened, revealing menacing fangs, as if ready to devour everything at any moment.
The air was thick with tension. The Wild Wolf Gang members gripped their weapons, but could not hide their inner fear.
When Zuo Feng saw the hundreds of Mutants and nearly 300 armed combatants gathered, his eyes narrowed slightly.
He hadn't expected the hidden strength of this Wild Wolf Gang to be so formidable, completely on par with the Sanshui Gang.
Moreover, the intelligence provided by Dou Paopao emphasized that the Gang Leader of Wild Wolf Gang, who publicly claimed to be a Mutant who had lit four Lotus Seeds, had actually lit Six Lotus Seeds! His strength was in no way inferior to Feng Yundan, the leader of the Sanshui Gang.
To possess such strength yet still manage to develop in secret was truly low-key.
Furthermore, judging by their stance, these people seemed to have known that a strong enemy would attack, otherwise they couldn't have assembled so quickly.
Chief Zuo secretly became alert. At a distance of 30 meters, he stopped and coldly shouted, "Firefly's Zuo Feng has come to visit, I hope Chief Wen will come out to meet me!"
The Gang Leader of Wild Wolf Gang's name was Wen Dizhi, as Dou Paopao had reported earlier.
The Gang Leader of Wild Wolf Gang, Wen Dizhi, slowly walked out of the crowd, looking directly at Zuo Feng, his eyes gloomy, and said in a deep voice, "Chief Zuo, I've long heard of your great name. My Wild Wolf Gang doesn't seem to have any grievances with your group. May I ask why Chief Zuo has come with such a large force?"
Zuo Feng smiled coldly, his gaze sweeping over Wen Dizhi, and said in a cold voice, "Chief Wen, let's be straightforward. This time, I want the people and research data from the base behind you. I hope Chief Wen will make it convenient."
Dou Paopao's intelligence was extremely detailed this time, so Zuo Feng knew that behind Wen Dizhi was a huge underground Laboratory, containing hundreds of top biological researchers, a large amount of precious data, and research results.
These personnel were accidentally captured by the Wild Wolf Gang during an outing to collect supplies, essentially wiping out an entire group.
The Wild Wolf Gang's current strength was inseparable from those research results, and that data was enough to make any force drool.
Especially since it also contained the most important research results, enough to drive all forces crazy!
Wen Dizhi's brows furrowed. Indeed, Shao Kang's woman was Firefly's spy. There was no point in hiding it now.
He sighed softly and slowly replied:
"Chief Zuo, I'm sure you already know what this Laboratory behind me represents.
Since that's the case, I won't beat around the bush. We are willing to hand over everything, but this matter is too important. How can Chief Zuo guarantee that you won't silence us? After all, Chief Zuo's current actions are even more extreme than the previous annihilation of the Black Wind Gang."
Wen Dizhi naturally wouldn't hand over the Laboratory. He had already treated these as a pledge of allegiance. If Zuo Feng were to clear it out, he wouldn't be able to bear the wrath of Peerless Apocalypse and the Three Giants. He now had to try his best to stall for time.
He had considered handing everything over to Firefly for safety, but the research results were too terrifying, and he worried that Firefly would silence them.
He knew he couldn't keep everything in the Laboratory behind him, so he sent Shao Kang to Peerless Apocalypse and the Three Giants for help. That way, with Firefly, Peerless Apocalypse, and the Three Giants vying for it, his Wild Wolf Gang would have a slim chance of survival. Otherwise, if any one force were to monopolize it, they would certainly be silenced.
Zuo Feng's eyes were sharp, and he snorted coldly: "Chief Wen, I understand your concerns, but you don't need to doubt the Firefly Group's credibility. I can promise that as long as you cooperate, we will not harm a single hair on your heads.
I believe you must have heard about Firefly's recent conduct. We only want what we want, and then we will not trouble you further."
Wen Dizhi replied, "Chief Zuo, promises are important, but human hearts are unpredictable. Although our Wild Wolf Gang is not as strong as Firefly, we are not lambs to be slaughtered. If you cannot provide more specific guarantees, it is impossible for us to easily hand over the Laboratory." Wen Dizhi was now solely focused on stalling for time, waiting for reinforcements.
He also knew that Firefly couldn't provide specific guarantees at all.
Zuo Feng pondered for a moment, then said coldly, "What kind of specific guarantees do you think we should provide?"
Wen Dizhi took a deep breath and slowly said, "Unless the Firefly Group can let us go first. As long as we evacuate safely, all the data and results from the Laboratory will be handed over. After all, if our lives are gone, everything loses its meaning. Chief Zuo, do you think this is feasible? We are only asking for a way out, not trying to be enemies with the Firefly Group."
Zuo Feng frowned slightly and smiled coldly: "Chief Wen, this is a serious matter. How can you guarantee that you won't leak the Laboratory's secrets after you leave?"
At this moment, Dou Paopao, who had been in the back, stepped forward and whispered in Zuo Feng's ear, "Chief, I just looked around carefully, Shao Kang is gone." After saying that, Dou Paopao respectfully retreated.
Zuo Feng's eyes narrowed. The Deputy Gang Leader, Shao Kang, was absent. Combined with the Wild Wolf Gang's prepared stance, it was clear that Shao Kang had gone to get reinforcements.
A chilling glint flashed in Zuo Feng's eyes: "Chief Wen, are you stalling for time?"
Wen Dizhi's expression changed slightly, but he still feigned composure: "Chief Zuo, you misunderstand. We just want to ensure our own safety. If you don't believe us, you can send people to monitor our evacuation."
"Attack! Don't let a single one escape!"
With Zuo Feng's command, a hundred-meter-tall Python Branch Giant Tree instantly grew rapidly, its massive trunk immediately separating the Wild Wolf Gang and Firefly, with its branches and leaves covering the surroundings like a giant net.
Seeing this, Wen Dizhi urgently shouted, "Stop! We are sincere about negotiating!"
Zuo Feng sneered, "Sincerity? Then prove it with action!"
Wen Dizhi gritted his teeth and quickly ordered, "Everyone retreat, clear a path, and ensure the Firefly Group can smoothly take over the Laboratory."
He dared not make a move; he knew that once they did, even if Peerless Apocalypse and the Three Giants arrived, their Wild Wolf Gang would cease to exist.
Zuo Feng's gaze was fixed on the movements of the Wild Wolf Gang.
The Wild Wolf Gang members quickly retreated, and a passage gradually appeared.
Zuo Feng waved his hand and slowly walked out from behind the tree trunk, saying coldly, "Chief Wen, for safety's sake, I hope Chief Wen can personally lead us to tour the Laboratory to ensure everything is as you say."
Zuo Feng held up the level six rope in his hand, the meaning obvious: he wanted to restrain Wen Dizhi first.
Wen Dizhi's face showed difficulty, but he knew there was no turning back, so he could only nod in agreement: "Alright, I'll take you."
He secretly prayed that Shao Kang would arrive with reinforcements as soon as possible.
Upon hearing this, Zuo Feng stepped forward and placed the level six rope around Wen Dizhi's wrist, with moderate force that made it impossible to break free.
Wen Dizhi took a deep breath, his eyes complex as he looked into the depths of the Laboratory, a myriad of emotions swirling within him.
Zuo Feng, on the other hand, was expressionless, tightly gripping the other end of the rope, vigilantly scanning his surroundings to ensure there were no unusual movements.
"Da Mi Tao, keep an eye on them. If there's any unusual movement, kill!" Da Mi Tao acknowledged the order, her eyes sharp as knives, firmly locking onto the Wild Wolf Gang members.
Wen Dizhi walked forward reluctantly, each step feeling as heavy as a thousand pounds.
The two entered the passage, one after the other.
Zuo Feng didn't let Da Mi Tao and the others follow because he wasn't sure if there were any traps inside, and it would be safer for him, a large human shield that even a rocket launcher couldn't kill, to investigate.