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"Mom, Dad, take a break for a bit." Chang Qing jumped out of the car and handed two bottles of water to Yang Father and Yang Mother.
He understood their desire to contribute, so he didn't stop them from participating in collecting the Crystal Cores. After all, cleaning up the battlefield wasn't too dangerous.
Yang Mother took a sip of water and said, "This is like money; we'll need it at the base, so the more, the better."
"Exactly! We'll probably need it for shopping and settling down later, and you can use it for your training too," Yang Father replied cheerfully, like a farmer anticipating a good harvest. "You just used your Ability, so make sure to recover well. Don't just stand around."
Chang Qing had used a large-area attack skill during a recent Zombie wave assault, which left him exhausted for days. This had worried Yang Father and Yang Mother, who urged him to rest after every battle.
Seeing his father urging him to rest again, Chang Qing smiled helplessly and found a clean spot to sit down.
"What do you think? If Zombies evolve to have human-like intelligence, are they still Zombies?" Bai Bing asked as she sat down beside him.
Working together during this time had given Chang Qing a new perspective on her. Not only was she powerful in her Ability, but she also had a knack for management. She treated everyone in the team—whether ordinary people or Ability users—equally and garnered respect from all. It puzzled him that such a career-oriented woman would become one of the male protagonist's love interests.
However, having seen the storyline, he had some understanding of the ultimate direction of Zombie evolution.
"Even if they evolve to possess higher intelligence, their instincts won't change; their food preferences likely won't change either," Chang Qing replied. In the plot, there were fifth-level Zombies with intelligence comparable to humans who even learned human languages and cultures. However, they did not adopt human lifestyles; instead, they kept humans as livestock for food and became the final boss.
"Do you think humanity can ultimately defeat the Zombies?" she continued to inquire.
"Who knows?" Chang Qing genuinely didn't know since the storyline ended without defeating the Zombie boss. "But..." he thought for a moment before adding, "Since heaven has given humanity the ability to fight against Zombies, it stands to reason that humanity won't be wiped out by them."
Having encountered humans in other worlds, Chang Qing found that while individual lifespans were short, as a collective, humanity possessed boundless vitality.
"I didn't expect someone as powerful as you to believe in fate," Bai Bing said with surprise.
Chang Qing smiled and pointed at the Ability users ahead and the pile of Zombies on the ground. "I think some things are hard to explain scientifically."
Bai Bing chuckled in response.
At that moment, the cleanup of the battlefield was nearing its end. The two finished their conversation and stood up, preparing to head towards Ji City.
During this time, both Chang Qing and Li Jun had showcased their abilities well, earning respect within the group. Xu Caiwei occasionally came by to trade water for food, but they didn't engage in much conversation. Since Zheng Yingsha had an unpleasant encounter last time, she tended to avoid Chang Qing whenever they crossed paths, which relieved him quite a bit.
In this apocalypse, just like in the Cultivation World, strength speaks for itself, Chang Qing couldn't help but reflect.
In the vehicle, Li Jun was still brimming with excitement.
" brother Qing, I feel like using these Crystal Cores will help my Ability break through," he said, weighing the small bag filled to the brim with Crystal Cores, a flush of enthusiasm on his face. In this world, who wouldn't want to possess great power? It was not only essential for survival but also a source of respect.
Chang Qing, who was driving, chuckled at Li Jun's words. "If you become stronger, our team will be safer."
Speaking of strength, Li Jun couldn't hold back any longer.
"I recently developed a new skill called Flame Pistol." He extended his finger, and a small flame appeared at its tip. With a flick of his wrist, he concentrated it into a tiny glowing point. Then, with a quick snap of his fingers, the fiery dots shot out of the car window in an instant.
"Take it easy; don't burn our car," Chang Qing reminded him.
"Got it." Li Jun shook his hand, and the flame vanished.
"By the way, brother Qing, I’ve never seen you train diligently. How come your Ability is so powerful?" Li Jun finally asked the question everyone was curious about.
"Maybe I’m just exceptionally gifted," Chang Qing replied as he swerved to knock a Zombie off the road.
Li Jun: .......
The two chatted along the way until Ji City came into view.
As they approached the convoy, Chang Qing couldn't help but curse under his breath.
At the highway entrance, dozens of vehicles were blocking the way completely. From afar, they could hear shouts: "This city isn’t yours; why won’t you let us in?" "Exactly! What right do you have to do this?" There were also cries from children and pleas from elderly voices: "Two big brothers, please make an exception; the child is unwell and needs medicine from the hospital."
As Chang Qing and the others got closer, they were taken aback! There were at least a hundred people gathered at the entrance.
"It seems like some group has taken control of this city and is charging fees," Bai Bing whispered.
"Let’s assess the situation first..." Chang Qing sensed the energy fluctuations from two individuals ahead; they were not ordinary people but Ability users.
Sure enough, as more people gathered at the entrance, a tall and lean man on the left cleared his throat and spoke up.
"We are the Dragon Blood Mercenary Corps. Ji City has been occupied by us, and each person must pay 10 Low-Level Crystal Cores or equivalent supplies to enter the city. Otherwise, please take a detour."
As soon as he finished speaking, the chubby man on the right raised his hand, and without warning, a massive fireball appeared in his palm. With a gust of wind, the fireball crackled and popped.
An Ability User! No wonder they were so arrogant, the crowd gasped.
Chang Qing had some impression of this mercenary group; in the storyline, it was the team that the male lead, Chen Jin, belonged to in the early stages. She hadn't expected them to be so high-profile at this moment. She wondered if Chen Jin had already joined this mercenary corps.
Ten Crystal Cores were not a big deal for Ability Users, but it posed a significant challenge for ordinary people. Moreover, Crystal Cores were crucial for enhancing abilities; who would willingly part with their Crystal Cores?
The crowd hesitated.
"Have the Zombies in the city been cleared? Are there corresponding supplies available for purchase?" Bai Bing stepped forward to ask.
This question hit the nail on the head. Since they were charging to enter the city, there had to be corresponding services; at least safety should be guaranteed. Upon hearing this, many people turned their attention to the two men in front, waiting for their response.
The two noticed that Bai Bing and several other girls beside her were exceptionally beautiful and each had their own charm. However, they were surprised that her question was so pointed and that she exuded an aura of coldness, clearly indicating she was also an Ability User. They immediately dropped their teasing demeanor; the tall and thin man looked at her intently and replied seriously, "The Zombies have not been completely cleared yet, but we have established a Safe Zone after clearing out some of them. We do not provide supplies, but everyone can trade among themselves."
This was not an unacceptable response. Many Ability Users immediately took out Crystal Cores to pay their entry fee. With someone leading the way, others followed suit, and the flow of people in front gradually decreased.
Seeing that Ability Users were paying up and that their opponents were also Ability Users, ordinary people felt no inclination to resist and began gathering Crystal Cores and supplies as well. Of course, some could not gather enough for the entry fee and had no choice but to turn around and prepare to continue to the next stop.
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