As Lin Li returned to the base to report, Director Shi Zehong stationed in Chixian City hastily sought out Wei Fan.
The two quickly met in the reception room of the Wei Mansion.
Wei Fan, the burly man who had gained fame in the camp during the Xiaolianzi Mountain battle by carrying a Gatling with one hand, returned to Chixian City and transformed back into the image of an elegant and affable Clan Leader.
Everything seemed normal—at least on the surface.
As for his secret meeting with Lin Ziming to discuss using his private savings accumulated over years to forge a Gatling Magical Artifact, that remains undisclosed to outsiders for now.
After their meeting, they exchanged pleasantries, and Shi Zehong revealed the purpose of his visit:
"Clan Leader Wei, it's time to conduct a population census."
Upon hearing this, Wei Fan looked confused and said:
"What population census?"
Shi Zehong smiled and explained to him:
