Chapter 76: The Celestial Alliance in Building 26

Zhang Yi recounted the recent events to Zhou Ke'er.

"It was the workers from the adjacent Building 26," he revealed.

"There's a newly developed neighborhood nearby, so many workers are renting in the vicinity," he explained.

Zhou Ke'er, curious, inquired, "Our community is considered upscale. Are they willing to spend so much money?"

"One room, ten people. Do you think it's expensive?" Zhang Yi replied.

Zhou Ke'er nodded in understanding, then wore a solemn expression.

"So, they are potentially more dangerous than Chen Zhenghao," she concluded.

Zhang Yi agreed with a nod.

"Chen Zhenghao is just a street ruffian. In peaceful times, ordinary people wouldn't dare to cause trouble, so they feared him."

"But now, everyone is living on the edge. If he didn't have a gun, he would have been killed long ago."

"But these workers are different. They engage in physical labor every day, possess significantly greater strength than ordinary people, and are more formidable in combat."

"Moreover, they are acquaintances, numerous, and convenient for any endeavor."

Zhang Yi took a deep breath and sighed, "Fortunately, I took care of that explosives-playing fat guy yesterday. Otherwise, sleeping at night would be unsettling."

Zhou Ke'er asked, "What do we do now? Should we seek revenge against them?"

"Of course, revenge is necessary!" Zhang Yi declared.

"But I can't go there; it's unwise to enter their territory. Look at them, I've already killed more than half of them," he added.

Zhou Ke'er, somewhat exasperated, said, "But you have a gun!"

"Having a gun won't suffice," Zhang Yi argued. "Even if I kill all of them, getting hit by a shovel makes it feel like a loss to me."

Rolling her eyes, Zhou Ke'er remarked, "You are too pragmatic... too cautious!"

"But if you don't go out and confront them, how will you seek revenge? They don't seem like people afraid of death; they look more like desperados!"

After all, who would play with explosives inside a residential building? A small misstep could bury oneself.

Rubbing his chin, Zhang Yi had a plan in mind.

"It seems like for a peaceful future, we must find some people to use as cannon fodder."

Zhang Yi took out his phone, opened the 25th-floor owners' group. Due to the recent explosion, neighbors were now wide awake, and the group chat was buzzing.

"What was that sound just now? An earthquake? Or an artillery attack?"

"The noise came from the building; could it be a meteorite falling?"

"Very likely. If it's not a meteorite, how else could there be such an abnormal temperature? Perhaps humanity will go extinct like the dinosaurs."

The discussions were diverse, covering various speculations.

Zhang Yi clarified, "The workers from Building 26 invaded our building, attempting murder and looting. I discovered them in time and drove them away."

"Zhang Meng, who lived on the 16th floor, has been killed."

"As for the sound, they used explosives."

Neighbors, upon hearing Zhang Yi's account, became anxious.

"What? We just dealt with Chen Zhenghao, and now those workers from next door are making trouble!"

"They are ruthless; I heard there were often fights at the construction site over there."

"How did people from 26# get over here?"

"They dug a tunnel in the snow from below and stormed up."

Someone nervously suggested, "Quickly collapse that tunnel and lock the doors!"

Zhang Yi explained, "It's useless. Those doors break with a smash. Even if you block them, they can climb in through the windows on the 4th floor."

Neighbors were now filled with trepidation.

On this night, if Zhang Yi hadn't driven away those people, they might have invaded their homes and killed them!

"What should we do? How can we beat those laborers?"

"Half the people in our building are dead, mostly the elderly, weak, women, and children."

Indeed, those who could contribute had lost their lives near Zhang Yi's residence.

At this moment, someone said, "Luckily, we have Zhang Yi!"

"Zhang Yi, you're amazing. You drove away so many people by yourself."

"With you here, our safety is guaranteed. Zhang Yi, you're our hero!"

After being reminded by a few, others also realized.

Now, Zhang Yi was the most powerful force in their building, and he had a gun.

Having him deal with the workers in the adjacent building was the best choice!

Zhang Yi found this scene somewhat amusing.

Previously, they cursed him every day in the group, calling him selfish and shameless. Most families had lost someone to Zhang Yi's actions, harboring deep resentment toward him.

Now, they were seeking help from Zhang Yi, calling him a hero.

Did they really think Zhang Yi was a fool?

With a wry smile, Zhang Yi said, "Dealing with them consumed a lot of weapons. Now, even self-preservation is difficult. Everyone,

 take care!"

Why should I protect you? Whether you live or die has nothing to do with me.

After saying this, Zhang Yi fell silent.

The people in the group became agitated, pleading for Zhang Yi to help them.

"Zhang Yi, you can't just watch us die!"

"If we all die, there will only be the two of you left. Won't you be lonely?"

"If we all perish, sooner or later, you two will become targets, with many people eyeing you!"

Reading these words, Zhang Yi's eyes grew cold.

Those words were correct; now, countless people were eyeing him. The video he posted in the group had surely been shared by neighbors to the outside world.

Those outside could, at most, envy him. But people from the surrounding buildings had a chance to run to Building 25 and seize everything from him!

However, he didn't say a word.

Instead, Uncle You sent Zhang Yi a private message, expressing concern and offering assistance.

"I know those dogs from 26#; I've had drinks with them before!"

"Damn, they actually came after you. I won't let them off."

"Zhang Yi, if you have any ideas, tell me. I'll help you deal with them."

Zhang Yi chuckled.

"Uncle You, there are quite a few of them, right?"

Uncle You replied, "Yes, there were originally over thirty of them. But recently, about ten have died. There are around twenty-something left."

"I know their leader, Huang Tianfang; we chatted a while ago. But these bastards are really ruthless; they caused a lot of deaths in 26#."

"Pah, I won't side with that bunch of bastards!"

Uncle You and those workers both came from rural areas, but their life experiences were vastly different.