Currently, Luo Hong has absolute control over this base. With just a word from him, no one would dare object. However, Luo Hong is well aware that all of this is built on his lies, namely, that Li Chenzhou, the transmigrator, is the true leader behind the scenes of this base.

　　Moreover, Li Chenzhou established this base to select his followers. However, he needed to test them first, as he didn't want any good-for-nothings. Therefore, when he returned, if the base was well-constructed, he would grant everyone an unexpected reward!

　　It can be said that Luo Hong is not only capable and daring but also remarkably good at fabricating stories. His words have convinced everyone in the base, almost to the point where Luo Hong himself believes them.

　　Now, upon seeing Li Chenzhou, Luo Hong is actually quite apprehensive because if Li Chenzhou doesn't fulfill the promises he made, his lies might be exposed.

　　After all, so much time has passed, and the survivors still haven't received any benefits from the "transmigrator." They've become somewhat suspicious. It's only because Li Chenzhou hasn't appeared and the base is indeed well-built that no one has left!

　　But now that Li Chenzhou is back, Luo Hong has no more excuses. Besides, the testing excuse won't work anymore. You can't keep testing without giving any real benefits, right? No one would be happy with that!

　　However, Luo Hong can't show his worries. He can only pretend to be ecstatic to welcome Li Chenzhou, while simultaneously thinking about what to say to Li Chenzhou and how to get through this difficult situation!

　　Otherwise, although the base wouldn't necessarily dissolve, it certainly wouldn't be as harmonious as before. Even his position as leader might become unstable. No one would trust a liar, let alone accept being ruled by one!!!

　　At this moment, seeing Li Chenzhou's reaction, Luo Hong is relieved, but he still hasn't let his guard down because he doesn't know how many good things Li Chenzhou can give them this time.

　　Luo Hong has saved up quite a few mutated crystal cores, but he's also promised away a lot. To maintain the base, he's had to draw many "big cakes" (promises), and since he also needs to accumulate mutated crystal cores, he can't use them all to strengthen the survivors in the base. This requires even more "big cakes."

　　One lie often requires more lies to support it, and one "big cake" requires countless "big cakes" to keep it warm. Therefore, Luo Hong's "cakes" have become bigger and bigger. Now, he even suspects that even if Li Chenzhou is truly a transmigrator, he might not be able to cover up his lies!

　　So, seeing Li Chenzhou's arrival, Luo Hong doesn't know whether to be happy or worried. In any case, since he's here, he can only take things one step at a time. Luo Hong only hopes that when his lies become unsustainable, he won't be torn to pieces by the angry survivors, and he doesn't want Li Chenzhou to be implicated by his mistakes either.

　　"Leader, come, I have something to report to you!"

　　Luo Hong quickly grabbed Li Chenzhou's hand, wanting to talk to Li Chenzhou alone first and tell him everything about the situation here. Then, he'll see how Li Chenzhou chooses to handle it.

　　If Li Chenzhou really can't handle it, then he must make Li Chenzhou leave immediately. He will bear the consequences himself, as all of this was caused by him and has nothing to do with Li Chenzhou. He doesn't want his savior to pay for his mistakes!

　　Seeing Luo Hong winking at him, Li Chenzhou immediately guessed something. This guy must have been exaggerating too much. However, Li Chenzhou doesn't care. He looked at the surrounding survivors and noticed that their gazes towards him were quite fervent, and everyone had a look of anticipation on their faces.

　　"Haha! This place of yours is not bad. At least everyone looks very energetic!"

　　Thus, Li Chenzhou ignored Luo Hong's winks and instead said with a loud laugh. At this moment, someone immediately handed Li Chenzhou a microphone, with a very respectful attitude.

　　"Thank you!"

　　Li Chenzhou took the microphone and brought it to his mouth, preparing to speak. This action scared Luo Hong into a cold sweat. If Li Chenzhou said something wrong, he might not even have a chance to escape.

　　Although there are only a few hundred people here at the gate, Luo Hong knows that everyone in the entire base is watching Li Chenzhou. After all, everyone who enters the base will know that this base was established by a transmigrator, and when this transmigrator returns, he will bring them great benefits, at least allowing them to not worry about their safety and sustenance in this apocalyptic world!

　　Therefore, the upper floors of the buildings nearby, as well as the surrounding walls and the rooftop terraces, are all filled with survivors from the base. If Li Chenzhou says something that doesn't match Luo Hong's claims, and those guys realize they've been deceived, wouldn't they immediately rush up and tear them both to pieces?

　　"Leader, you just came back from a long journey and must be tired. Why don't we talk later and go rest for a while and have some water?"

　　Luo Hong quickly stepped forward and grabbed Li Chenzhou, while giving him fierce winks.

　　"I'm not thirsty!"

　　Li Chenzhou said with a smile, uttering words that almost made Luo Hong want to hit him.

　　I'm practically blinding myself with these winks, can't you see? You're not thirsty? If you don't quickly come inside with me, you'll never have a chance to be thirsty if you say the wrong thing!

　　Luo Hong cursed inwardly, while trying to forcibly pull Li Chenzhou away. However, Li Chenzhou is now a level-three ability user, while Luo Hong is only level two. How could he possibly pull him?

　　"Everyone, please be quiet!"

　　Li Chenzhou smiled at Luo Hong, then brought the microphone to his mouth and spoke.

　　As soon as Li Chenzhou's words came out, the surrounding crowd, which was originally noisy and chaotic, immediately fell silent. No one spoke, and some even instinctively held their breath, wanting to hear what Li Chenzhou had to say.

　　In this base, the name Li Chenzhou is known to everyone. Everyone knows that this transmigrator is the true leader of the base, and when he returns, if he is satisfied, he will bring great benefits to everyone.

　　Now, Li Chenzhou is back and seems very happy, which means he is very satisfied with the base. So, next, he should talk about what benefits he will give them, right?

　　Who doesn't want to know what they can get? Therefore, all the survivors in the war preparation zone, no matter where they are, are eagerly looking at Li Chenzhou, waiting for his next words.

　　Seeing that he has become the focus of everyone's attention, Li Chenzhou smiled very happily, while Luo Hong, who was beside him, was pale and subconsciously looked out the door, thinking about how to rescue Li Chenzhou later, so that he wouldn't be beaten to death...