In the Name of Martial Arts: Reshaping the Apocalypse

After everyone got into the car, Liu Zhigang stepped on the gas and sped off. After this incident, he was full of energy and kept looking around.

The atmosphere in the car was awkward; neither of them spoke first.

After observing for the past few days, Feng Wu noticed that this team was a bit strange.

These people are clearly one team, but it also seems like two teams were temporarily formed.

The driver, Liu Zhigang, and Sun Qiang, must be Bing's men.

But the other thin, middle-aged man who hadn't spoken a word the whole way was probably with Ou Jing.

Because the group was clearly not close, they barely spoke to each other along the way, only bumping into each other at mealtimes.

Ou Jing and Commander Bing would get out of the car every hundred kilometers or so and enter the Nanling Mountains. No one knew what the two of them were doing in the mountains.

At first, Feng Wu almost misunderstood the two of them, but gradually he realized from their actions that their relationship was not what he had imagined.

The two of them were really brave. There were so many wild animals in the mountains, yet they always managed to come out unharmed.

Feng Wu guessed that the two of them must have some method to avoid wild beasts.

three days later.

The area outside the Linan District is awaiting planning.

Garrison defense post.

The Southern Federation consists of three districts: Linan District, Nanxia District, and Jingling District.

Linan District faces the Nanling Mountains, which are hundreds of kilometers apart in a straight line.

Feng Wu and his group finally arrived at the garrison outside Linan District before nightfall.

At this moment, the garrison headquarters was brightly lit. At a dining table, a middle-aged man with a buzz cut, a slightly overweight build, and around fifty years old was chatting amiably with Commander Bing.

"Xiao Bing, how is your father's health? I last saw him ten years ago at the Federal General Conference."

"It's amazing how quickly I've grown up, and you've all grown up." The middle-aged man said warmly to Commander Bing.

"Uncle Xu, my father has been lamenting that his health is not what it used to be. Now he takes blood pressure medication like it's food, and no matter what we say, he won't listen."

Uncle Xu, you're a soldier by training, and you're still in great health!

The ice-cold officer was no longer the cold figure he usually was in front of outsiders; a rare smile appeared on his face, and he spoke with great respect to the middle-aged man.

The entire table was set up to welcome Commander Bing and his team, but the thin, middle-aged man was not present.

Feng Wu sat to the side, focused only on eating, showing little interest in talking to them. After a week of eating and sleeping outdoors, all he wanted to do was eat his fill and get some sleep.

The only thing that surprised him was that the person who received Commander Bing was Xu Qimin, the highest-ranking officer of the Linan District Garrison, who held the rank of at least general and was already among the highest-ranking officers in the Southern Federation.

Feng Wu had seen the story of this major general at the military academy in the military region. He had been promoted to major general in just twenty years of military service, which was quite fast.

This was unthinkable before the New Era, and in this chaotic apocalypse of the New Era, it would be impossible to reach this position without a powerful background.

He glanced at Commander Bing, surprised that this cold-looking woman had such a solid foundation.

Xu Qimin occasionally exchanged a few words with Ou Jing, but to his surprise, Ou Jing only maintained the proper politeness towards this major general, and did not seem very friendly.

Xu Qimin only stayed at the dinner for half an hour, mainly chatting with Commander Bing. He probably didn't even glance at Feng Wu and his group once.

After Xu Qimin left, Liu Zhigang and Sun Qiang finally relaxed and began to wolf down their food.

They dared not act as boldly as Feng Wu and Ou Jing, after all, the two followed Commander Bing and could not afford to embarrass her in public.

After seeing Xu Qimin off, Commander Bing sat down and started eating. The woman was very pleasing to the eye while eating, with a touch of playfulness amidst her demureness.

"Come on, Feng Wu, have a drink."

"Thank you for running with us this time, which saved us a lot of trouble."

Ou Jing smiled and raised his glass to Feng Wu.

Feng Wu had already finished eating and was studying Commander Bing's meal when he was disturbed, so he had no choice but to pick up his cup and say:

"You're too kind, Commander Ou. I'm glad I could help you."

The two drank it all in one gulp.

"I heard you're changing jobs? You've come this far, it's not easy. Why give up such a promising future and go back to the Federation?" Ou Jing said with a hint of regret.

"Hehe, the army is too tiring, let's try a different way of life." Feng Wu didn't want to talk about this anymore, and just laughed it off.

"Hehe, okay, then I wish you a bright future."

Seeing that Feng Wu was unwilling to say more, Ou Jing raised his glass and said a blessing to Feng Wu.

"Thank you, Commander Ou."

Half an hour later.

Only Feng Wu and Commander Bing remained at the table; everyone else had already left.

The Ice Commander leaned back in her chair, crossed her legs, and resumed her usual icy beauty demeanor. She brushed her long hair behind her ear and began to speak.

"Nantian asked me to help you find a good place within the Federation. What are your thoughts?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Wu knew that the important matter had arrived. Nan Tian had already sent him a letter saying that if this matter was completed smoothly, he would receive a reward.

After considering for a moment, Feng Wu humbly asked, "Commander Bing, do you have any suggestions? I'm not very familiar with the Federation's system."

"I can't give you any advice. I don't know why you changed jobs, and I'm not really suited to help you with this." Commander Bing's words were as cold as ever.

Upon hearing this, Feng Wu's face darkened. It seemed this woman was not easy to get along with; was she refusing to help him?

"Don't misunderstand me. When I said it's not suitable, I meant I can't help you personally, not that I won't help you."

Seeing the change in Feng Wu's expression, Commander Bing knew that he had misunderstood him. He took a sip of wine and explained.

Like a chameleon, Feng Wu's face instantly turned into a grin, and he cleverly poured some wine into Commander Bing's glass.

"Sister Bing, you know more than I do. You just need to give me a little pointers."

Officer Bing stared blankly at Feng Wu's incredibly quick change of expression. He was even calling her "sister" now. She had always thought Feng Wu was the kind of old soldier who had lost his mind from years of service.

From the moment I met him, he always seemed honest and upright; the only other thing he did was have a few opinions.

I didn't expect this kid to be such a sly fellow. It seems the military camp hasn't smoothed out his rough edges. Should we...?

"I'll help you, but your future path won't be easy. Are you sure?" After thinking for a few seconds, Sister Bing smiled mischievously.

Feng Wu was stunned when he saw this scene; the expression on that face was so full of desire to conquer.

No, what are you thinking?

Feng Wu realized what was going on and carefully pondered the meaning of those words.

What does this mean? Does it mean she's not doing well within the Federation? That can't be right; even the garrison commander has to receive her. She must have a lot of influence.

Did she offend some high-ranking official in the Federation, and was she only spared from suppression because of her father's influence?

"Alright, no need to guess anymore. Just wait for the call. Someone will call you when you enter the district tomorrow."

"By the way, Nantian didn't tell you, did he? My surname is Bei."

Commander Bing stood up, downed the wine in his glass in one gulp, and walked toward the door, talking as he went, interrupting Feng Wu's thoughts.

Upon hearing these words, Feng Wu, who was deep in thought, was startled and stared at her retreating figure in disbelief.