Early morning!
As the first ray of sunlight spread, Lam Pham stood on the balcony looking out at Hoang city. Smog drifted from distant buildings; perhaps something else happened last night.
"Hope you can live well in the apocalypse."
He hoped those lucky survivors could live a little better.
Thinking about today's tasks, he needed to make a trip to Giai Long Hotel, see how the survivor team over there was doing. Being able to unite together, no matter where, is the same.
If he saw them encounter some trouble, he could also extend a helping hand, help them resolve some difficulties.
Went downstairs. As usual, after greeting the old gentlemen, then a work-related patrol. Duong Quang Apartments, once zombie-ridden, was very safe under his cleanup.
Arrived at the gate.
"Bro Lam, any work to do today?" Vuong Khai asked with an expectant face.
He was now addicted to working beyond self-control, his mind full of thoughts of earning money. Also working at the water plant, he followed Bro Lam cleaning, earning over ten thousand a month easily, just like drinking water.
"No. I have something later. Tomorrow," Lam Pham was very gratified.
What he wanted to tell everyone was, as long as you want to earn money, so what if it's the apocalypse? As long as willing to work hard, definitely can find ways to earn money.
"Alright then." Vuong Khai was disappointed.
"Where's Doggi?" Lam Pham looked, didn't see Doggi following. Previously, Doggi was always by Vuong Khai's side on time, following them to work together.
Vuong Khai said, "Doggi saw the cat and got interested. Went to the pond with Thuy Hoa early this morning."
For Lam Pham, Duong Quang Apartments gaining two little animals was also very nice, could bring joy to everyone. Even better, Doggi and the orange cat Thuy Hoa wouldn't feel lonely.
Outside.
The street was extremely quiet.
Duong Quang Apartments' street might be the quietest in all of Hoang city.
After two bloody cleanups.
Countless zombies were slain by Frostmourne. If any zombie had some rationality, would definitely spread the word: That place cannot be gone to. There's a fierce man there. Whoever goes is unlucky. If you don't want to die, best not to go.
Looked up at the sky.
Beautiful early morning. Breathing, the air was so fresh.
"Ugh ugh..."
Low sounds came.
He was very familiar with this kind of sound; it must be zombie roars. Zombies were now the mainstream in the apocalypse, while they, the living, were a minority.
If the living didn't resist zombies, then the masters of this world would no longer be humans, but zombies.
Humans are zombie rations.
If zombies had some intelligence, found human numbers reduced to the extreme, perhaps would treat humans as protected animals, keeping them in captivity, not out of the question.
The zombie ahead looked somewhat tragic: both arms broken, also one leg broken, hopping on its single remaining leg, roaring towards Lam Pham.
Watched quietly.
He saw in this zombie a kind of spirit, a special spirit only found in our countrymen: no matter what difficulties faced, always forge straight ahead, never retreating.
Even turned into a zombie, this spirit was still like a gene imprinted in its bones.
As he approached, this zombie's spirit became fuller, as if seeing flesh and blood nearby, its inner ferocity thoroughly triggered. Originally thought about drawing Frostmourne from his back, but then thought, forget it.
In his eyes, this was a strong-willed zombie.
Could be called the Resilient Zombie.
"Your life shouldn't be like this. You, disabled yet strong-willed, should soar through heaven and earth, see this beautiful land. All I can do is lend you a hand."
He grabbed the zombie's single leg, suddenly exerted force, and threw it towards the sky. Whoosh! The "Ugh ugh" sounds grew fainter and fainter, finally turning into specks of starlight and disappearing without a trace.
"Take a good look at this Hoang city you all destroyed."
He knew Giai Long Hotel's location; not too far from here, also not too close.
Heading over there, he heard the sound of many cars driving.
Also the sound of zombies chasing.
All were survivors heading towards Giai Long Hotel.
For many survivors now, what they wanted most was to join a formidable survivor team. Joining such a team meant enough food, also extreme safety.
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Giai Long Hotel, top floor, before the floor-to-ceiling window.
Tan Tu smoked a cigarette, stood before the window, looking at the parked vehicles outside. Clearly didn't expect so many survivors would come. Counting carefully, nearly ten vehicles.
But all were ordinary vehicles, slightly modified, just enhancing the glass's protective ability.
"Fourth Master, the survivors outside have pretty much arrived. What now?" Speaking was Tan Tu's subordinate, Doan Ho, also this hotel's manager. Since the apocalypse arrived, zombies rampant, he also stopped doing manager work, but resumed his former identity: Fourth Master's gold-medal fighter.
"Have the zombies all been cleared?" Tan Tu asked.
"All cleared," Doan Ho replied.
Tan Tu squinted, watched quietly.
He was currently very agitated, very excited, an indescribable feeling of satisfaction.
He always abided by: life and death are fated, wealth and honor lie with heaven. In the peaceful times before, he knew walking a single dark path would lead to no good end.
But who could have thought the apocalypse would actually arrive, illusory movie monsters actually appearing.
Scared?
Timid?
Panicked?
No... He didn't feel that way.
"Let's go, follow me down," Tan Tu said.
"Yes."
The top floor was his place. Here, he was the sole manager. This group under him had followed him for a long time; his own prestige was already deeply rooted.
No one dared to resist him.
Before, he controlled with money. But now, it was food, women, etc.
He had his own set of management models, willing to call this the apocalyptic management model. People have many thoughts; no one dares say one hundred percent loyalty. Therefore, he wanted to give those under him an illusion: you can supervise anyone, can replace their position, obtain what you want.
When they pleased him, he would reward, and never stingy.
At this time.
Gate.
A group of survivors waited anxiously.
They all came, risking danger, only after hearing the helicopter broadcast.
Some survivors were very miserable. Although alive, but facing a shortage of supplies, could only seek a new way out, otherwise it was a dead end.
During this period in the current apocalypse, many places have supplies. As long as willing to search, definitely can find. But the key is... encountering zombies during the search process basically means certain death.
These zombies are different from other zombies. If they walked slowly, dawdling, they could understand. A little attention, a little caution, still a great chance of survival.
But the zombies encountered now, as long as seen by them, without finding a suitable hiding place, basically dead.
They looked anxiously at the sealed iron gate.
Behind this iron gate was the place of hope.
Willing to risk coming here, all were prepared. They wanted to join a strong survivor team; only then could they live longer.
They saw a figure appear on the balcony beside the iron gate.
The arriving survivors rolled down their car windows.
Tan Tu looked on expressionlessly, couldn't tell if he was satisfied or dissatisfied. Then, with a smile, said, "Welcome everyone to Giai Long Hotel survivor shelter. I am the leader here, Tan Tu. With the perilous apocalypse descended, I know everyone has had a very hard time. Can't bear to see fellow compatriots lose their lives under the zombie threat of the apocalypse, so risked using a helicopter to notify everyone to come here, hoping to gather everyone together, jointly resist the zombies."
His smile was harmless to humans and animals.
A smile full of friendliness.
"Fourth Master! I grew up listening to your stories! You are my idol! Save me!"
"Boss Tan! I made a card at your place, topped up tens of thousands! I support you!"
"I am willing to follow Fourth Master's command, integrate well into the big family, fight the apocalypse together!"
They didn't dare speak loudly, only dared to whisper.
Just afraid of attracting zombies.
Of course, even if attracting zombies, it's okay, hiding in the car. Just don't open the window too wide.
Tan Tu was very satisfied with the current situation.
"Everyone, please get out of your cars and come in. Don't bring any tools or weapons. Later we will have special personnel collect them. Those willing can get out and come in," Tan Tu said with a smile.
Some got out of their cars.
A man and a woman. The young woman was more than ten years younger than the man. Although looking haggard, could see her appearance was still quite striking.
Tan Tu watched calmly.
Meticulously assessed this group of survivors.
After arriving at his territory, must abide by his rules here.
As some took the lead, gradually survivors began to get out of their cars.
Men and women, not a single old person. This made Tan Tu very satisfied. After all, old people are basically useless, staying here also takes up space.
The iron gate opened.
The underling opening the door observed everyone entering. Seeing women, his eyes lit up, staring intently at those swaying bodies, a dry heat burning inside him.
Cannot rush. These people have all come in; running is definitely impossible. During this period, he encountered too many ordinary fellows. As long as they could survive, willing to do anything.
Before, he absolutely never thought, to survive, one could stop being human. But later, thinking about it, understood: that was because before, always survived, hadn't encountered the current situation. But now, death looms at any time, closest to death, yet no help whatsoever. That kind of helpless feeling is most real.
The young girl clinging to the man's arm said, "Darling, that guy is looking at me strangely. I'm scared."
The man was much older than the young girl, already over forty. Before the apocalypse, was a company executive. The girl beside him was his kept canary. Beautiful, yes, just a bit pretentious.
"Illusion, illusion." The middle-aged man had already thought it through. He came to this shelter seeking safety. When the chance arises, definitely must offer this canary to Tan Tu.
How could he not know Tan Tu's situation?
As long as giving the opponent benefits, letting the opponent see your respect for him, absolutely can integrate well, guarantee no problems whatsoever.
As the surrendering survivors came in.
The underling closed the gate.
Tan Tu was also preparing to leave, but suddenly, was startled by an approaching steel beast.
Didn't expect Hoang city would still have such a vehicle.
His usually unwavering eyes suddenly showed a trace of agitation. If could obtain such a steel beast, the shelter's overall strength would be enhanced.
He told his underling not to go, continue waiting.
Tu Trach Duong looked at the parked vehicles, "Big Sis Leader, looks like quite a few people came. Tan Tu is still standing there, waving at us."
Big Sis Leader looked at Tan Tu, then at those vehicles, told Old Mao to continue driving forward a distance, then rolled down the car window, looking eye-to-eye with Tan Tu on the balcony.
Tan Tu said, "Welcome. This is our survivor shelter. Come in, let's face this perilous apocalypse together."
Inside the car, Old Mao, Tu Trach Duong, Sis Van all didn't speak, giving all speaking rights to Big Sis Leader, letting her decide. Honestly, seeing so many people go in, and moreover such a shelter, without any zombies, who wouldn't be tempted is false.
But their group of four until now, had experienced many things. Team cooperation and trust level had slowly increased, gradually having that kind of don't abandon, don't give up sentiment within.
Big Sis Leader Han Suong said, "Boss Tu, Fourth Master, long time no see. Still able to live in the apocalypse, congratulations."
Tan Tu heard this, couldn't help but look carefully, fully realized, "Oh! I was wondering who it was! Turns out to be Han Suong! Truly thank heavens! Miss Han is still alive! All acquaintances, so hurry in."
Big Sis Leader Han Suong said, "Boss Tu, your territory, we won't be going. How about trading some supplies for us?"
Tan Tu naturally didn't want such a steel beast to drive away from before him, "Miss Han, what talk of trading? Why not bring your team in? Rest assured, you know me, Tan Tu, as a person. In such an apocalypse, only by uniting can we survive."
"Boss Tu, we are used to acting alone. Can't we just trade some supplies?"
Han Suong definitely didn't want to join Tan Tu's team.
She knew the opponent valued their vehicle. If really joined, let alone the vehicle being hard to keep, even her own situation wouldn't be good.
Tan Tu kept thinking how to make them stay. This vehicle, he was truly determined to get.
"Okay, no problem. Then let's prepare some supplies for Miss Han," Tan Tu said with a hearty laugh, then said to the underling below, "Prepare some supplies for Miss Han's group."
Finished speaking, even made eye contact with his subordinate.
The subordinate instantly understood, understood Boss Tu's meaning.
Han Suong looked at the departing underling, hurriedly said, "Old Mao, drive!"
"Huh? Not getting these supplies?" Old Mao asked, blinking.
Han Suong said, "No need to wait, too dangerous! This Tan Tu fellow is extremely sinister! He couldn't possibly be so kind-hearted as to give us supplies! He's just delaying time now! I think he's thinking of ways to make us stay!"
"Understood!" Old Mao instantly got it. Just as he was about to step on the gas, was pulled back by Han Suong, "Don't make a sound! Get down!"
Before everyone could react.
Countless zombies ran over, a huge number, from front and back, blocking all ends of the street.
Emitting deafening "Ugh ugh" sounds.
Even within this massive zombie tide, also saw quite a few mutated zombies.
Han Suong reacted very quickly, didn't let Old Mao start the car, otherwise the consequences would be unthinkable. Zombies can see, can hear. Hearing sound, will become extremely irritable. Even if the steel beast's defense capability is truly very high, might not necessarily withstand it, let alone a group of mutated zombies.
Especially that Strength-type zombie.
Now Tan Tu was most dumbfounded. Damn it! Just now still thinking how to get the opponent's car, who knew so many zombies would actually appear? This is f*ing fundamentally impossible!
He saw the zombies; the zombies also saw him. Fresh flesh and blood swaying before their eyes, who could resist?
All survivors in Giai Long Hotel also heard the "Ugh ugh" sounds of zombies, faces instantly turning pale. Screams came, clearly all frightened by the zombies.
"F***! Shut up for Lao Tzu! Don't scream! Quick, inside!" Tan Tu hurriedly fled, like a gust of wind running towards the inside of the hotel. He wanted to go to the rooftop; there was a helicopter there. As for fighting zombies, don't f***ing dream. Just one glance, and he was thoroughly dumbfounded; that number was simply terrifying.
Chaos, complete chaos.
The lucky survivors rushed towards the inside of the hotel.
The originally fairly spacious entrance instantly became extremely crowded.
"Darling, save me!" The young girl grabbed the middle-aged man's trouser leg, almost making the middle-aged man fall to the ground.
The middle-aged man originally thought of helping the girl up, saw a zombie hand reaching over the fence, scared him into sweating all over, kicked the young girl in the face, "Scram! Still want to harm Lao Tzu!"
Struggled free, turned and ran, without any other thoughts.
For him, being alive was best.
The young girl, kicked, her face and nose bled. The pain made her want to cry. Scared, stood up, turned her head to look. The iron gate was being pounded, thump thump shaking. Also the fence. Surely can stop the zombies.
She could only comfort herself like this.
But when she saw a zombie head appear on the fence, she was thoroughly dumbfounded, completely dazed, rooted to the spot.
For such a woman to survive in the apocalypse until now, truly not easy.
Thwack!
Seeing flesh and blood, a zombie leaped over the fence, fell down. As the zombie stood up, the young girl finally recovered her senses, crying out, "Darling, save me!"
Just turned to run, instantly tackled from behind by a savage zombie. The zombie bit her buttocks. As her peachy mouth just opened, fresh blood splattered. More zombies charged over. In an instant, she was overwhelmed by several zombies. Tragic screams dissipated. Didn't even have the possibility of turning into a zombie; her body was hollowed out by the zombies.
Bang!
Bang!