Necromancers are frantically stationing troops in the apocalypse.

Chapter 1006, Movie Release

"Let me see the serum." Wu Heng said as he returned the notebook to the skeleton.

The Alchemist Skull came back again, holding a glass test tube in his hand.

Wu Heng picked it up and took a look. The dark blue serum quietly settled in the test tube, and it was extremely transparent under the sunlight.

"Drink? Or inject?" Wu Heng asked.

The skeleton stretched out a bony finger and made a stabbing gesture.

"I understand." Wu Heng nodded, then returned the serum to it, "Keep it well."

While the two souls were talking, Xiaoxiao and Benny also flew back.

The little hand pointed in the direction of the cell, "Uncle, there are more and more living people in the prison."

Benny looked at me with some curiosity.

Wu Heng explained, "The serum was developed successfully, and these people all survived the experiment."

"No wonder!" Xiao Xiao suddenly realized, "This isn't that difficult!"

Benny was also a little surprised, "Skeleton Alchemist is quite reliable."

Wu Heng nodded, then took out his cell phone and called Li Yahong.

After two rings, the line was connected and Li Yahong's voice came, "What instructions?"

"The serum has been developed successfully." Wu Heng said directly.

"Ah? Is this true?" Li Yahong's voice suddenly rose. "Did the experiment pass? Are there any side effects?"

Wu Heng could even imagine her eyes widening when he heard her voice, and said with a smile, "More than 40 test targets are all alive, and a few days have passed, with no corpse transformation. As for the side effects, there will be a slight fever after use, and there is a chance of limb spasms."

There was a sudden silence for two seconds on the other end of the phone.

"This is simply unbelievable." Li Yahong's voice trembled slightly. "This project that all major bases had abandoned has produced results in just two months under your leadership..."

If she hadn't fought with Wu Heng in the beginning, she would have thought that the virus was released by Wu Heng.

Otherwise, whatever is missing can be found quickly.

After being surprised, Li Yahong calmed herself down and asked, "How is the output?"

"We have only produced the medicine here. You are still responsible for the production. We will find a factory to produce it when the time comes." Wu Heng paused for a moment and continued, "But the condition for the sale is that we need our base to have absolute say in the Dawn Alliance."

Li Yahong fell silent again.

Qi Hancai is in charge of the Dawn Alliance. She is mainly responsible for the development of the bases in the rear and the resumption of production of various industries.

But I am not completely unaware of the situation over there.

After thinking for a while, he said, "They will most likely agree to our conditions first. Once they get the serum sample, they will most likely try reverse research and development."

Wu Heng said confidently, "Let them do it! They won't be able to develop it even if they work themselves to death."

Most of the ingredients of the serum are alchemical herbs from another world, which makes the researchers work themselves to death but they are unable to replicate them.

Li Yahong nodded. "Do you have any experimental video materials? I will discuss with Qi Hancai and see how to lay the groundwork in advance."

"Okay, I'll send it to you."

After hanging up the phone, Wu Heng retrieved a surveillance video of the experiment and sent it directly to Li Yahong.

After a while, the phone screen lit up.

Li Yahong replied to the message.

"I received the video. Qi Hancai and I have discussed the publicity plan. This time we want everyone to know that only Yama Palace can save mankind."

It is followed by a burning flame emoji.

Wu Heng also sent her a cheering expression and then hung up the phone.

……

"Uncle, give me the doll so I can see if there's anything interesting on the forum." Xiaoxiao said.

Wu Heng took out the puppet, possessed it, picked up his phone, and started browsing the forum.

Benny and Niangniang followed Xiaoxiao and also looked at the contents above.

Wu Heng was chatting with Granda about the development of the church.

After chatting for a while, a small exclamation came from the back, "The serum issue has been pinned to the top of the forum."

Wu Heng was stunned, and also took out his mobile phone to log into the forum and check the posts.

Glenda looked over one shoulder.

In the forum, a message was pinned to the front row.

[Yama Palace, the latest serum is completed]

It's really pinned.

Li Yahong's speed is too fast.

Click to open the main text.

"When all the major bases shelved their serum research and development plans, Yama Palace always stood firm as humanity's last line of defense.

Under the personal supervision of leader Wu Heng, after countless days and nights of hard work, they finally successfully developed a virus-inhibiting serum.

United, humanity survives."

Below the text is an accompanying video.

Wu Heng tapped lightly and the video started playing.

In the picture, the skin of the infected person is festering at a speed visible to the naked eye. With the injection of serum, those horrible diseased tissues gradually return to normal like the tide receding.

It was the video I just sent to her.

However, after uploading to the forum, the image quality was greatly reduced and it looks a bit blurry.

The comment section has already exploded.

"The serum has finally been produced."

"The important thing is that we, Yama Palace, have to look at the research that the Dawn Alliance has given up, but we have done it on our own."

"I was saying that the leader of Yama Palace must have traveled back in time. How could he have produced the serum so smoothly? Even novels wouldn't dare to write this way."

"Once it's made, it should be handed over to the country."

"Finally, I am no longer afraid of infection."

The number of comments increased rapidly, and Wu Heng continued to scroll down.

Then, beneath the comment "Needless to say, there will still be an exchange of materials this time. The Yama Palace is just a group of selfish capitalists.", a familiar reply appeared.

Username: [Following Uncle to Pick Up Skeletons]: "Coward, which base are you from?"

Wu Heng turned his head and looked over.

Then the Empress and Benny were seen floating behind Xiaoxiao, giving advice.

Wu Heng raised his eyebrows and continued to look through it, making sure there was nothing new.

Said: "Okay, let's go back."

"Are we going back now? I'm still discussing this with someone..." Xiaoxiao said.

"Pay attention to your identity. There's no point in arguing with them!" Wu Heng stood up and prepared to leave.

"I'm a child, I have no identity." Xiao Xiao pinched her waist, but still returned the phone and then separated from the puppet.

Wu Heng put away the doll and the phone, and the ghost returned to his body.

Open the gate and walk in.

……

In a flash, several days passed.

Outside the Jewel Flower Opera House.

The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the golden dome of the opera house, casting a glow on the crowd in line.

The line snaked from the steps to the center of the square. Merchants in luxurious attire, adventurers carrying weapons, and even noble ladies with children were all eagerly waiting.

The air was filled with the sweet smell of snacks and excited whispers.

“I heard that this story is true.”

"A group of Sky Foxes recently came to the island. This should be related to them."

"The island master really likes humanoids. The maids in the island master's mansion are all humanoid girls, and he even makes movies for the Sky Fox Tribe."

"Are you jealous? I'm jealous that you'll wear a tail tomorrow too. Maybe the island owner will look at you more."

"If you can't see the adults, what's wrong with wearing a tail..."

At this time, the door of the opera house opened and the previous group of guests walked out.

There was still a look of shock on his face.

"What's the story of the movie?" a mercenary asked gruffly. "The story of the Sky Fox Tribe," the jeweler who had just finished watching the movie answered, "By the way, the Black Fox elder is a villain."

In the crowd, some people nodded, while others glared over.

"Is it worth the 2 silver coins?"

“Absolutely worth it.”

Ticket checking began at the front, and the guests entered the screening room one after another. The lights went out and the movie began.

And when the protagonist, the girl from the Sky Fox tribe, came out, the whole audience exclaimed.

……

The residence of the Sky Fox tribe.

The once quiet streets are now crowded with people, the shouts of vendors and the exclamations of tourists blending into one.

The chief of the Sky Fox tribe wiped the sweat from his forehead, not knowing what story the movie was about.

The newly developed area where the Sky Fox Tribe lives has become so lively.

"Excuse me, is there really a Black Fox Elder?" Several young mercenaries came over and started chatting with the young man from the Fox Clan.

The young fox's ears twitched, "Our eldest fox girl is indeed a nine-tailed fox, but I'm not sure about the black fox elder..."

The people of the Sky Fox Tribe haven't seen the movie yet, but they have pretty much understood what's going on in the movie through these 'tourists'.

Come to think of it, they didn't know whether there was a Black Fox Elder or not.

The big fox girl in the movie was still a fox girl, but that happened thousands of years ago.

"Oh!" The mercenaries left and continued strolling along the road.

As the sun sets, there are fewer people shopping, and the Sky Fox tribe members all go home for dinner.

Sit at the dining table.

Everyone chanted, "Thank you, hero, and thank you, fox girl."

……

Island owner's mansion.

Lilith's cold face was displayed on the phone screen. She held the porcelain teacup and took a sip.

"The headquarters is interested in your card collection promotion model." Lilith pointed to the teacup, "Hadalay hopes to cooperate with you to collect fame for the elders of the headquarters. In exchange, he will record your merits or corresponding resources for you."

Wu Heng raised his eyebrows. He didn't expect that the topic they were talking about would turn to this matter.

It is not surprising that the association wants to borrow the strategy of reputation publicity, but it is somewhat unexpected that it directly seeks cooperation.

In his opinion, the department will use this model for publicity.

It doesn't necessarily have to be cards.

For the rest, you can collect corresponding items and exchange them for money.

"The association has its own channels and influence, why not carry out similar publicity on its own?" Wu Heng leaned forward.

Lilith replied, "Claudio said that our department cannot produce character portraits of the same high quality as yours. If we rashly imitate them, it might make people feel inferior to the Foundation."

Claudio is the leader of the Hongwen Society.

What he meant was that the cards issued by the Association were not as good as those issued by the Snake Emblem Consortium, which would give people a feeling that the Consortium was more sophisticated than the Association.

Therefore, until there is a better way, I still want to cooperate with Wu Heng.

Wu Heng thought for a moment and said, "When the Holy See blocked Treasure Island, it was the Snake Emblem Consortium that took the initiative to step forward and proposed cooperation. I can't violate the agreement between the two parties at this time."

After a brief pause, he continued, "Please tell Chief Hadarai that I'm sorry."

Even without the agreement from the Snake Emblem Group, Wu Heng would not cooperate with the association.

He issues his own cards in order to accumulate reputation for his subordinates and increase his own strength.

If you accumulate reputation for the elders of the association, then it will be meaningless to train your own subordinates.

My strength increases, and your strength also increases, which means there is no change.

Then there is no point in coming up with the cards yourself.

……

On the other side of the screen, Lilith's reaction was calm, as if she had anticipated this result.

He just sighed softly, "The consortium took all the money."

For Lilith, losing money seems to be more important.

In the headquarters' system, there are no elders of the blood clan serving in it.

Even if they cooperate to promote their reputation, it is not their turn as a vampire, so they don't care much.

Wu Heng's eyes turned, and he immediately said, "Actually, I have a new business cooperation idea. I wonder if you are interested?"

"Oh?" Lilith raised her eyebrows slightly. "Why, you also want the association to help you sell goods on the island?"

"It's not a product, it's a movie." Wu Heng shook his head, then picked up a poster from the table and waved it in front of the screen. "Treasure Island has just released an animated film about the story of the Sky Fox Tribe. We can cooperate with the association and screen it in various places. The revenue will be split 30% to 70%, with 70% for me and 30% for the association."

After a pause, he added: "After all, I am the leader of the association. You can understand me, but other leaders may not understand. I still have to bring some benefits to the headquarters, right?"

"Oh, I don't believe you." Lilith rolled her eyes and tapped the table lightly with her slender fingers. "You don't want the association to build movie theaters everywhere, do you? That's not a small investment."

"It doesn't have to be that troublesome. As long as the association agrees, I will provide a few large TVs and we can play it then." Wu Heng explained.

Lilith pondered for a moment, took a sip from the wine glass, and nodded slowly, "This plan... is feasible. I will hold a meeting of leaders tomorrow to discuss this matter in detail."

"The emergence of a number of new technologies in the association will also consolidate the association's position in the hearts of the people, killing two birds with one stone," Wu Heng added.

"Okay, I'll let you know when there's a result." Lilith put down her wine glass and suddenly changed the subject, "By the way, where's Xiaoxiao?"

"She's out playing. When she comes back, I'll ask her to call you back?"

"Forget it, we won't chat if you're not here." Lilith waved her hand lazily, and then the screen went dark and the communication was cut off.

……

Wu Heng leaned on the sofa, lost in thought.

Cooperating with the association to organize film screenings is also a good option.

At least he could balance his image within the association. The Snake Emblem Group had been so popular recently that some people might think that he, as the leader, was too close to the group.

Although these things are not important, it is always good to have less trouble.

While he was thinking, Glenda slowly flew back and stopped beside him. "Why are you sitting here?"

"I just called Lilith. How was the movie?" Wu Heng asked.

"The response has been very good. The whole island is discussing the story of the Sky Fox Tribe, and bards have begun singing the interludes in the story." Granda said with a smile.

"As long as the response is good." Wu Heng nodded.

Not long after, the door was pushed open and the women in the house came back together.

Then there are the three ghosts: Xiaoxiao, Benny and Niangniang.

We got together and talked about movies.

Dinner was served and several people went to the restaurant to eat.

……

The night was as dark as ink, and the whole island gradually fell silent.

Wu Heng returned to his room to rest.

The four ghosts were also in the study, busy with their own things in different locations.

The Empress's soul floated in front of the desk, controlling the pen with her mind, and continued to write the last chapter of "The Body Refining Art".

She was indeed in a good mood these days.

In other words, things have been pretty good since I joined Wu Heng. I have fulfilled my wishes, and with Wu Heng and Xiao Xiao by my side, I never feel bored.

This animated film also caused a sensation on the island.

The Sky Fox girl in the story is brave and decisive, and seems to be more dazzling than her real self.

Although the story was fabricated by Director Skeleton, as Wu Heng said, movies are works of art and the real story may not be that exciting.

Thinking about it in my heart, I smiled.

Suddenly, she paused.

I just felt an invisible force appearing without any warning.

The next second, the queen's figure disappeared.

……

The other three ghosts turned their heads suddenly.

He looked at the Empress's original position in surprise.

(End of this chapter)