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Chapter 526: Chapter 526: Zombie Visiting Relatives
Su Jin found it hard to imagine how Lian Jiyue, alone in icy and snowy conditions, had found those items and he brought back more than 3000 Crystal Cores.
This time, Lian Jiyue also discovered that his body had undergone significant changes compared to before.
His sensitivity to smells and his body’s reflexes were no longer at the level of an ordinary Special Ability User.
Most importantly, he seemed to have developed a keen thirst for killing. When blowing up the heads of zombies one by one, he felt it was his very nature. Fortunately, he later remembered the purpose of his outing, or else he might have continued killing in the zombie-filled streets until nightfall.
However, he also brought back news that everyone had to take seriously.
"Xiao Yue said he saw many zombies slowly moving toward the base,"
Upon hearing Lian Jiyue’s description, Mao Qiqi immediately informed everyone. She didn’t know where Xiao Yue had seen the zombies or if it was true, but currently, her map showed no zombies around the base.
"Moving towards the base? Is that true?"
Lin Tianhui couldn’t help but become anxious, though he thought about how recently Xiao Jin and the Guard Squad members had been clearing large groups of zombies from outside the base daily, which were also from other areas.
"Qiqi, ask Xiao Yue how many zombies there are,"
Su Jin was not at all panicked; the number of zombies could be more or less, and it was unknown whether they would constitute a Zombie Tide.
It was already evening, and Guo Yang and a few others went back to the secondary residence to rest after seeing Lian Jiyue was alright.
Qiqi shook her head and said, "Xiao Yue only said many, many. He doesn’t know the exact number,"
Lian Jiyue did not know how to express just how many zombies he saw.
In his view, all the zombies he saw in that area seemed to be moving toward the S city base, and if such a Zombie Tide were to attack his former E city base, it was questionable whether the base could withstand it.
The family thought it was just Lian Jiyue’s inability to express himself and did not pursue it further.
"No matter how many, I’ll go inform Liang Jiuhui to be prepared; it’s always better to be prepared,"
Lu Hao had already changed his clothes and shoes, ready to go out alone to notify Liang Jiuhui.
"Exactly, if a Zombie Tide comes during the New Year, surely no one will be prepared,"
Lu Guanhai agreed.
Su Jin did not accompany Lu Hao because Liang Jiuhui’s villa was just a short walk, only a few minutes away, from their villa.
Meanwhile, Liang Jiuhui’s family was still talking about Ren Yingjie’s cabbage.
Xing Taining dared not drink too much with Liang Wei, as booze, whatever the kind, was extremely precious nowadays, so he only sipped a few small mouthfuls.
Lu Hao knocking at the door at this time was very unexpected for everyone.
"How many are many zombies?"
Liang Jiuhui’s relaxed expression instantly became serious upon hearing Lu Hao’s words.
"It’s unclear, could be tens of thousands, possibly millions,"
Lu Hao indicated he had just come to give a heads-up; it wasn’t certain if it would pose a threat to the base, but it was best not to let down their guard.
"Alright, I understand. I hope there aren’t too many. I will have people prepare,"
Liang Jiuhui was aware of Lian Jiyue’s situation, indeed, if there were tens of thousands of zombies, it could be considered a large number in his eyes, but he would still strengthen the watch and have everyone in the base ready.
Now, the base’s gunpowder stocks were also much more than last time, all produced by Dr. Pei and his team after he returned. If a Zombie Tide really were to come, letting people from the base fight in a blizzard was indeed not ideal; it was better to use weapons.
"A Zombie Tide?"
Xing Taining had completely lost the mood for drinking, and even the group of cheerful folks, including Dr. Pei, began to worry.
Lu Hao said a few words at the door before he left.
Liang Jiuhui, while getting dressed, comforted everyone, "It’s just a possibility; no worries, the base can handle it."
Xing Taining looked at the calm Liang Wei and Liang Jiuqing, thought of the thick base walls, and although not as worried as before, he still couldn’t feel at ease.
Last time, the Zombie Tide in D city was extremely disastrous; more than half of the survivors at the base were dead or injured, and the team he led had shrunk from thousands to just dozens.
"If you’re worried, come with me,"
Liang Jiuhui said to Xing Taining before leaving.
"I want to go too, I want to go too!"
Liang Jiuqing also wanted to join the two.
"You sit down!"
Liang Jiuhui glanced and chided her; they weren’t just full and going for a stroll, after all, how could they take her along for the excitement.
Xing Taining watched Liang Jiuqing reluctantly sit down, almost wanting to laugh. Outside was so cold, and with her ordinary human physique, going out would only mean catching a cold.
"Stay at home nicely, I’ll buy you something tasty tomorrow,"
Xing Taining whispered into Liang Jiuqing’s ear.
"..."
Liang Jiuqing gave Xing Taining a glance. She felt it was the first time someone cajoled her with the tone used for a three-year-old child. Although Liang Wei was still talking to Liang Jiuhui and hadn’t heard, she still felt her face warming up.
...
This New Year, for everyone at the S city base, was the most unforgettable year.
On the first day Liang Jiuhui had everyone prepare to ward off the Zombie Tide, there was no activity outside the base.
The next day, everyone as usual cleared the snow outside; a whole day passed, still without a sign of the Zombie Tide.
But on the third day, in the deep night of New Year’s Day Three, a loud alarm that filled the base woke everyone sleeping within.
Hearing that familiar sound, everyone quickly reacted.
That was the sound of the bell from the Zombie Tide drills!
This big New Year’s celebration, did the zombies want to visit the base? Why choose this time of all times!
Xing Taining felt his legs weaken.
At this moment, standing atop the base’s wall, the entire sky was shrouded in darkness, but the flurrying snowflakes joyfully fell on everyone,
Just like the zombies below the wall, extremely excited, yelling and howling, and even many Wind Element Zombies started to fly towards them on the city wall.
However, the wall was too tall, and they could only fly to the middle before falling down.
Bang bang bang!
The numerous sniper rifles protruding from the middle of the wall took down those Wind Element Zombies one by one.
Just when everyone sighed in relief, many Mutated Zombies released huge Fireballs and Ice Spikes, hurling them towards the base’s wall! 𝘯𝑜𝑣𝑝𝑢𝘣.𝑐𝑜𝑚
