"I feel like a baby in diapers."
Co Hang drove, just strolling around. His driving skills were excellent, having undergone special training, adaptable to all sorts of harsh environments. Zombies followed behind, not many, didn't take it to heart. Directly turned the car around, crushing the zombies, bursting their guts, splattering their blood.
"Satisfying..."
He also wanted to modify the car a bit, at least improve its appearance and reinforce its defensibility. Otherwise, with the current car's quality, it fundamentally wouldn't last long.
"More or less."
Having strolled for a while, Lam Pham's strength was deeply ingrained in people's hearts. If this were peacetime, and Little Pham joined the army, he would absolutely be the king of the army. Thinking of an old internet joke, it could also be adapted to...
As long as you don't use nuclear weapons, I will promise not to use Lam Pham.
At the scene.
Lam Pham stood there, flicking the sticky fluid off Frostmourne. There were quite a few corpses around, affecting the environment here.
"This isn't my problem either."
In the current situation, could only say Tan Phong Market's management wasn't up to par.
He came to shop.
Who would have thought he'd encounter so many frenzied zombies? If it were any ordinary person, encountering this situation, they probably wouldn't even know how they died.
Thinking carefully.
He killed this entire group of zombies; it should be considered a meritorious deed, doing a very good thing. Cleaning up the market requires manpower, requires wages.
And he got nothing.
Consider it free.
As if feeling someone was peeking at him.
He looked over in that direction.
Second floor.
That man was shocked by the situation before him.
Since the apocalypse until now.
Various scenes, like movie reels, replayed in his mind: survivors' despair, zombies' ferocity, impacting every survivor's heart.
He had hidden here for a long time. Facing zombies, from beginning to end, never had the courage to go out. Too many zombies outside, too ferocious.
Now seeing someone so valiant, in an instant, he seemed to see hope.
This was a fierce man.
Look at that sword in his hand, simply domineering and handsome. At a glance, it exuded a kingly aura. Simply described in four words: Overwhelmingly badass.
Following this person, as long as one knew how to suck up, could surely become an effective aide.
Someone once lamented that time waits for no man. If allowed to be in a chaotic era, with my ambition and intelligent mind, could absolutely become a hero and overlord in the chaotic era. Even at the next level, would still be a favored person beside the overlord.
Phung Vi Hong was extremely confident in his own abilities.
Before, he was proficient in the art of sycophancy. Not to say ruthless before, but definitely followed the principle: every man for himself, or heaven and earth will destroy him.
He ran a building materials shop, lived alone. Had a family before, but spent all day drinking, gambling, hot-tempered, drove his wife away. Didn't care about this at all, felt such a life was very comfortable.
Many of the building materials sold were rubbish. How to make money without selling rubbish? Good materials reached E0 grade, the highest national standard, environmentally friendly and healthy, price relatively high.
But bad materials were cheap, just a bit toxic.
Thus, passing off bad as good, could switcheroo, directly relabel, negotiate with workers, deduct compensation, treat them to meals. Anyway, homeowners likely didn't understand this aspect.
So he earned quite a lot of money these years, but all this money was gambled away by him, spent on food and drink.
At this moment.
Co Hang drove the car back. Looking at the current situation, shocked was shocked, but already accustomed to Lam Pham's techniques. His strength was already beyond what ordinary people could imagine.
In his view, just like a human-shaped bulldozer.
Lam Pham smiled, saw a few more zombies following behind, then drew his sword and killed them. Ordinary zombies, besides roaring and running a bit fast, really had no other special features.
Just enough to scare some ordinary people.
Co Hang got out of the car. The zombie corpses covering the ground created a huge impact.
That Speed-type zombie caught his attention.
Another zombie different from the others. Could tell from its strange limbs. Could imagine, the threat level of this type of zombie was definitely not something ordinary people could resist.
"All resolved. Let's go into the shop and take a look," Lam Pham said.
"Okay." Co Hang nodded.
What to buy was Co Hang's choice. For Co Hang, the residential area's iron gate definitely needed reinforcement. Even if it couldn't stop those mutated zombies, it had to withstand the impact of ordinary zombies.
What was needed were cutting, welding, and other tools.
Lam Pham stood aside with his arms crossed, waiting. The shop environment was a mess, things scattered on the floor, bloodstains everywhere. The apocalypse arrived, zombies rampant. For the living, truly a terrifying disaster.
Regarding this, he could only express regret.
He was just an ordinary person; being able to protect himself was already very good.
Not long after.
Co Hang finished selecting the goods.
Lam Pham's responsibility was to pay. Placed the money on the glass counter, glanced at the shop, then led Co Hang outside.
Buying things definitely requires payment.
This is basic human behavior.
Even with the apocalypse descending, it's still the same.
Co Hang watched Lam Pham's act of paying with money. Could accept it, yet couldn't fully accept it. But after the Old Chief's teachings, could understand the way of thinking within.
This was an excellent way of thinking.
Outside.
Preparing to get in the car and leave.
"Help me..."
A rough voice came.
Lam Pham, hearing the voice, looked doubtfully towards its source, a bit expectant in his heart. Coming out to buy things, if he could pitch some housing, that would be a very lucky thing.
However, the first glance...
Frowned.
Not that Lam Pham judged by appearance, but the opponent's face was full of ferocity, features as if carved by a knife, with horizontal furrows, coupled with dark skin, giving people a fierce, murderous impression.
Co Hang squinted. What survivors in the apocalypse turned into, he didn't know. But he had a good grasp psychologically: definitely not so easy to mess with.
Some survivors harbor ill intentions; some can hide themselves, seeming innocent, but actually just to make you lower your guard.
He was a bit worried about Lam Pham.
He knew Lam Pham had good intentions, just that he was still very young, afraid of being deceived. Of course, it wasn't that he would watch him die without saving, but didn't want to bring danger into the community.
"Hello, is something the matter?" Lam Pham said with a smile.
His smile was a polite one.
Phung Vi Hong, towards Lam Pham who suddenly revealed a smile, felt a strange sensation in his heart. Just finished chopping a group of zombies, yet could still smile so calmly. Could he be mentally ill?
This was a very possible situation.
But to be so formidable, a bit perverted was also reasonable.
"I saw it! I saw everything just now! Big Brother, you are truly formidable! That group of zombies was no match for you! I've been hiding here for a long time, scared to death!"
Phung Vi Hong's age was much older than Lam Pham's, not even close by several turns. Calling him "Big Brother" was his attempt to flatter Lam Pham, thereby giving the opponent a feeling of superiority.
Lam Pham said, "It's alright, just a bit formidable."
Co Hang whispered in Lam Pham's ear, "Let's see who he is."
Lam Pham nodded, the meaning very clear: I know what you're worried about.
Phung Vi Hong looked at Co Hang. This guy was just whispering, what exactly was he saying? Could he be worried I'll usurp his position beside this fierce man, so he's badmouthing me?
Damn it, dog bastard! Wait until I become the big boss's trusted aide, the first thing I'll do is find a way to kill you!
Of course, he definitely couldn't show it now, had to appear weak.
Phung Vi Hong said, "Big Brother, can you let me follow you? Outside is full of those things. My supplies are about to run out, very hard to hold on. Don't just look at me like this; I'm very capable, definitely can make Big Brother find me handy."
A humble attitude.
Co Hang increasingly felt the opponent didn't seem like a good person.
Lam Pham stared at the opponent, said softly, "Do you dare to kill people?"
Hearing these words.
Phung Vi Hong hesitated for a moment, various excuses running through his mind. Is this testing my courage?
Thinking about it, highly possible.
The opponent's methods were so domineering, chopping zombies like chopping vegetables, definitely a decisive, ruthless person. If really wanting to hang with him, surely must have a similar temperament.
Coincidentally, my nature is just like that.
"Big Brother, you really underestimate me! Killing people is just a small matter! Not to deceive Big Brother, I used to be a gold-medal fighter! Don't know if Big Brother has heard of someone, our Hoang city's Phong Lang Vuong Dai Phu? I was his henchman, did all sorts of jobs!"
Phung Vi Hong recounted his glorious past history.
That was his proudest achievement.
Rampaging domineeringly, as Phong Lang Vuong Dai Phu's former gold-medal fighter, wherever he went, as long as someone saw him, had to respectfully call him Brother Phung. If they didn't give him face, he would let them know why flowers are so red.
As for why he left later.
Speaking of it was also a tragic matter.
A group of fifteen or sixteen-year-old young hooligans actually wanted to rise up, prove their ability, ganged up on him, ambushed him, accidentally chopped his crotch, leading to a lifelong disability.
This led to him leaving Vuong Dai Phu's side, opening a shop here.
Lam Pham and Co Hang exchanged quiet words.
"Phong Lang King, who is Dai Phu?"
"It's Phong Lang, Vuong Dai Phu." (Clarifying the name structure)
"Oh, who is he? Very formidable?"
"He is the leader of Hoang city's dark evil groups, always operating on the gray fringes, involved in fights and brawls everywhere, a local overlord."
Hearing Co Hang's explanation.
He understood.
So just a bad guy then.
Regarding this, he had no interest in the opponent whatsoever, nor did he think about renting Duong Quang Apartments' housing to him. As Tan Phong Brokerage's last part-time employee, what he did wasn't just about renting out houses, but more importantly, being responsible for the homeowners already living there.
Safety, friendliness are very important.
Definitely cannot casually bring strange bad people in.
"Let's go," Lam Pham turned to leave.
Co Hang knew Little Pham had his own thoughts.
But for Phung Vi Hong standing there waiting for rescue, seeing them about to leave, instantly panicked a bit. Absolutely cannot continue staying here; otherwise, when supplies run out, it's a dead end.
He was very interested in the current chaotic era.
Previously following Phong Lang Vuong Dai Phu allowed him to eat well, drink well. This fierce man before him who could clash with zombies was absolutely the best choice. Missing this chance would mean no more opportunities.
Suddenly.
He thought of a very important matter, even wanted to slap his own face hard.
Why talk about past glories? Isn't that something that can be blown up with just a mouth? Just now saw that buzz-cut man whispering and exchanging words with the opponent.
In his mind, only one thought.
This bastard is definitely badmouthing me! He even imagined what the opponent said, surely saying: This person is just bragging. If really so awesome, could he be selling building materials here?
Thinking of this...
Phung Vi Hong was filled with anger.
Seeing the opponent about to leave, definitely couldn't do nothing.
"Wait a minute!"
He called out.
Lam Pham and Co Hang stopped, turned to look at him.
"I won't take you."
Very directly told the opponent. Although this person before him was very bad in the past, if really to be arrested, that would definitely be the police uncles arresting you. Now you haven't really done anything bad, nor threatened my safety, surely won't arrest you. Can only let you find your own way to survive.
If brought back to Duong Quang Apartments, very easy to bring danger to other homeowners in the community.
This kind of thing, he could discern.
Hearing these words.
Phung Vi Hong knew the opponent didn't think highly of him. Thinking about it, also true. What he said just now fundamentally lacked impact, hard to make the opponent deeply understand who he was.
"Big Brother, what I said just now, you might not quite understand. But I am absolutely a capable general! Whatever Big Brother commands, I can definitely do it neatly!"
"Previously Big Brother asked me if I dared to kill people. Big Brother might think I was just saying it casually. But now I want to prove my ability! Wait for me to come down!"
Finished speaking, he vanished from the second floor.
In an instant, reappeared very quickly, holding a chopper in his hand, blood still on the chopper, "Big Brother, look at this chopper of mine! This is the weapon I used to chop people to death! Not long after the apocalypse descended, I chopped one to death! I took him in, made him my little brother. I made him eat less, yet he actually said he wanted fairness! I, this person, hate most those who don't listen to their big brother!"
"If Big Brother is willing to take me in, I will be Big Brother's most loyal subordinate by your side! Whatever Big Brother wants me to do, I will do it!"
To let Big Brother see his shining points.
Must display his true self.
Lam Pham and Co Hang exchanged glances.
Especially Lam Pham, truly didn't expect, the opponent actually had killed someone, and even took out the murder weapon.
"You really killed him?" Lam Pham asked.
Phung Vi Hong said proudly, "Of course! Definitely killed him!"
"Not that your own life was threatened?"
"Threatened? Not to deceive Big Brother, that kid was only about one meter sixty-something, skinny as a rake, weak. I could kick him to the ground with one foot. How could he threaten me? Instead, I just killed him. It's already the apocalypse, why worry about these things? Big Brother, see if I'm right."
Phung Vi Hong raised his head, finished saying this.
Lam Pham again exchanged soft words with Co Hang.
"He really killed someone. Survivors under the apocalypse, why turn into this? Indeed, once evil, still so evil. This I didn't expect."
"Little Pham, let's go. People like this, just leave them to fend for themselves."
Co Hang was extremely vigilant towards this kind of person.
The apocalypse is dangerous.
Sometimes, often it's not zombies posing a threat to oneself, but survivors nearby.
Often, uneven distribution of supplies can lead to unimaginable disasters.
"No. He has already committed a crime. As an outstanding citizen of the current era, must apprehend the criminal and send him to the police station. Leaving him here, what if some innocent stranger falls victim to his vicious hands?" Lam Pham said softly.
Co Hang blinked, an indescribable strangeness.
But thought of the Old Chief's teachings.
"Right, right, makes sense."
Lam Pham smiled. Gaining approval for one's views is a very joyful thing.
He felt his judgment was always not bad.
The houses he rented out were always rented to very good people.
Phung Vi Hong squinted, not knowing what they were talking about.
But in his heart.
Already had some idea of the exchange content.
This fierce man must be praising him for being strong, thinking of recruiting him. And this buzz-cut man is definitely badmouthing him! Damn it, bastards nowadays are really bastards!
When I get the chance, definitely have to hack this toy to death!
"Come down, bring your weapon," Lam Pham said.
Phung Vi Hong's face showed joy, "Big Brother, wait a moment!"
The opportunity finally arrived.
Finally can leave this damn place. He had already thought about how to develop in the future, definitely must become a trusted aide, the highest existence in his heart.
As for overthrowing the opponent, becoming the big brother? Best not act rashly before seeing the true strength; felt it was too dangerous.
Soon.
Phung Vi Hong, holding the bloody knife, came downstairs, lifted the rolling shutter, walked up to Lam Pham. Looking at the scene of piled-up zombies outside, truly felt shocked.
"Give me the knife."
"Okay."
No hesitation.
Lam Pham didn't want him to have a knife in hand; after all, too dangerous. If by any chance encountered resistance on the way to the police station, accidentally injuring himself, that would be extremely troublesome.
Co Hang vigilantly watched the opponent, also not afraid. He wasn't afraid of the opponent resisting. If really resisting, a set of military boxing could beat him until his own parents wouldn't recognize him.
In the car.
Co Hang drove, Lam Pham sat in the back, beside him was Phung Vi Hong.
Along the way, Phung Vi Hong kept talking about his situation, simultaneously looking at the outside situation. The desolate, chaotic environment outside made him feel this world might have already become like this.
For some reason.
He felt a kind of excitement.
Chaotic eras produce heroes; opportunities abound. Just depends on whether one can seize them.
"Big Brother, where is your main base?"
"Big Brother, how many people do we have now?"
"With Big Brother's strength, zombies are just ants! Should we go find a military base, get some guns? My favorite is the rifle! I want to follow Big Brother to do great things, create glory!"
Phung Vi Hong chattered on and on, but saw Big Brother always looking at him. Being looked at made him a bit flustered. Obediently shut his mouth, sat there motionless.
Seems Big Brother is a bit cold and arrogant, not very good at communicating.
Gradually.
Phung Vi Hong found the surrounding buildings didn't seem like anything that could be a main base.
He didn't ask.
Thinking of Big Brother's ability, haha, wherever Big Brother wants to set up the main base, he sets it up. Even if there are zombies, so what? Won't they still be chopped down by Big Brother until they're utterly defeated?
"Hoang city police station?"
Phung Vi Hong looked at the sign before him, momentarily a bit lost. Big Brother's main base chosen here? He had thought of many possibilities, just never thought it would be at the police station.
Immediately after.
He understood. High! Truly high! Big Brother's thinking is indeed formidable!
The police station could be a good place.
Firstly, there are weapons here, a canteen, food, also rooms for detaining criminals. Those rooms are very difficult to break through violently.
Sleeping at night, just sleep inside. Even if zombies sneak in, can only stare blankly from outside.
Formidable!
"Get out of the car," Lam Pham said.