Chapter 9: To Save or Not to Save

Upon hearing this, Xinglv suddenly rushed forward two steps, but then hesitated: "If I go to save them, it means I have to escort them, and then..."

A medium-sized department store is just a few steps ahead

Surely death is inevitable

This has a ninety-two percent chance of being a joke by this man

"Lao San, Lao Si, you two go ahead and take a look. Xiao Liu and I will go to the nearby small department store," the leader said in a low voice, pulling Xiao Liu in the direction he indicated.

The lingering fear of the starry journey prompts me to step forward once more

Upon hearing this, Xiao Liu shrank the plastic bag in his hand

Mother suddenly burst in, tears streaming down her face, covering her arm, from which blood was flowing in a steady stream: "Quick! Close the door! Block it! Your father wants to eat someone!"

Then, Xiao Liu shivered violently once again, "Boss... please, don't leave me behind, I... I..."

She is chatting with friends on QQ, laughing and saying that even if she were to become a zombie as described in the newspapers, she would still be the ultimate zombie homebody, while also boasting about the large supply of cookies and mineral water she just stocked up in her small room

Fang Jing stared blankly out the window, wondering how she was still alive

Lao Si took a moment to calm down, let out a hum, and smiled sadly: "Boss, Lao Wu and Er Ge have also left, right"

Xinglv sighed, as these two reminded her of the past, of her comrades in the Bug Star battles. They were all so fearless, considering it an honor and duty to shield their comrades from attacks. Yet now, she realized that such actions could also be filled with helplessness.

Then, next

Mom!" Fang Jing screamed, "Mom! Please come back! I'm begging you!"

"Xiao Jing! Close the door! Mom is fine..." Mom's foot was pressed against Dad, her face covered in blood. She shouted hoarsely, filled with urgency and despair, "Quick, close the door! Hurry!"

Is such a person worth saving? The answer is self-evident

In a base where resources are increasingly scarce, this is a desperate measure. The base adopts a completely laissez-faire attitude towards those without special skills, providing only two bowls of thin porridge per day, an amount insufficient to sustain any individual

Old Three's leg has already been sprained. He silently leaned against Old Four, and seeing that Old Four was very agitated and somewhat losing his rationality, he weakly tugged at him: "We, we had an agreement."

The leader shot him a glance, calmly pried open the hand of the fourth brother, and said in a deep voice: "Brothers, rest assured, your mother is my mother and the library. When I have food, I will never forget your relatives"

Both those who escape and those who pursue are so persistent

Father approached with a low growl, saliva at the corners of his mouth, and without the slightest hesitation, reached out with both hands towards Mother, who stood in front of him

Mom ... ... Fang Jing's eyes were completely blurred by tears, "Mom ... ... don't leave me."

We can no longer manage them

You are fully aware of their actions, which will pose significant problems in the future. Even if you leave, they will harm your former teammates

How can one lock her outside while she is still awake...

Reminder: Number 3 and Number 4 are approaching the densely populated zombie area, the town's central square

desperate

"Boss, there is a small department store ahead." The little one whispered, as they wrapped themselves tightly to avoid the wandering zombies. Humans lack night vision and could only see their surroundings vaguely in the moonlight. Clearly, the moon was not merciful tonight; the darkness enveloped everything, instilling a sense of trepidation.

Analysis, none

Warning: The department store near Number 1 and Number 6 is the second densely populated area of zombies

Xinglv was completely shrouded in shadows, using mental power to keep all approaching zombies at bay, expressionless as he watched the scene before him

[Suggestion, make your own decision]

Mom..." Fang Jing murmured, awakening from a nightmarish memory, only to realize that the surroundings had already plunged into darkness

I would like to search this man's brain regions, Star Traveler suggested very seriously

Xinglv leaned against the railing, leaving a mark on the window of the third floor with his mental power, and then turned to follow that group of people

The mental strength assessment has concluded; subjects No. 3 and No. 4 are under siege by zombies

Will you stand by and do nothing in the face of death

... ... not ... ... '' Fang Jing cried out, `` Mom, come in! ''

Very well, then let's wait a moment

These individuals are a spontaneously organized resource search team operating under the lowest compensation. They have undertaken such missions more than once, but without a doubt, this will be the most challenging one.

Are you alive

Then, her friend, with whom she had been chatting for three years and whom she had a crush on, suddenly sent a string of garbled text and has since been out of contact.

My brother and I have already been bitten, and there is little hope left for us. We have only one request..." The fourth brother paused, "We will hold off the zombies. We only ask you, when the time comes, to share some of this food with our wives and children, especially... our mother..."

Taking advantage of this brief moment, the leader picked up the plastic bag that Xiao Liu had thrown on the ground, pushed aside the approaching zombies, and continued running towards the car

The fourth brother clearly did not believe it, but he was also helpless. He let go with a sigh and picked up his gun: "Boss, let Xiao Liu take you through the shortcut. The brothers... are watching you."

The narrow door of the small room blocks everything that can be blocked, from the easily movable desk and screen at the beginning to the wardrobe and bookshelf that were desperately moved due to an inability to withstand fear later on

The gunfire stirred not just a slight commotion; it seemed almost like a response. The sound of dense gunfire also echoed from the shops. The two figures that rushed over paused momentarily, only to run even faster, colliding with the two individuals who had emerged from the store.

Then why are you talking nonsense

It depends on you

The analysis indicates that the probability of successful tracking is 72%. After a rescue, the probability of successful tracking decreases by 20%. This situation excludes the possibility of any special circumstances affecting the rescued individual. The probability of returning directly to the base after the rescue is 2%, meaning that this is the only living person obtained from this mission

The leader walked slowly forward and said in a low voice, "Did you not tell me that this town has only one department store?"

The night is devoid of any light, the number of zombies is increasing, while food is becoming increasingly scarce

Reminder: Look for that survivor on the way back

Having just made a decision, Xinglv suddenly heard gunfire in the distance and saw two figures quickly running towards him, supporting each other, with a large group of zombies slowly following behind them

Just as I was about to turn around, the distant sound of intense gunfire suddenly echoed.

As soon as the door was closed, a violent impact could be felt behind it. Fang Jing pressed her foot firmly against the bookshelf, her hand struggling to drag over everything she could reach, propping each item up one by one until she finally filled the space between the door and the opposite wall with furniture

Xiao Liu was already so frightened that he was trembling uncontrollably, instinctively raising his gun and standing to one side, while his other hand tightly clutched a plastic bag, which was bulging with food.

Search for the spiritual imprint and lead me to that survivor

Old Three, Old Four! The boss was quite surprised to still see them

From ensuring two pieces of bread each day to now having only one biscuit a day, Fang Jing is well aware that she can no longer hold on.

Before the fourth one could finish speaking, the leader had already taken Xiao Liu and dashed towards a small path beside the goods market.

Wait!" Mother suddenly screamed, "Let me out!" Without waiting for Fang Jing to respond, she rushed out of the room. At that moment, Father was about to pounce, but Mother shouted loudly and forcefully pushed him aside.

Listen... Ah! As soon as Mother turned her head, Father bit her throat

Mom!" Fang Jing let out a mournful cry as she saw her mother gasping for breath after being bitten. Her legs went weak, and she nearly collapsed to the ground. Struggling to hold herself up, she was shocked to see her mother, who had seemingly lost consciousness, move her hand as if trying to get up. Witnessing such a scene far surpassed the countless times she had read about similar events in the newspapers. Overwhelmed by the impact before her, Fang Jing finally could not bear it any longer and cried as she closed the door.

Nestled under the quilt, I stared blankly at the pitch-black ceiling, my hand brushing against the kitchen knife beside me, as if it still held the warmth of my mother's hand

The flowing blue light reappeared, flickering eerily in the night. The Star Traveler had already assumed an offensive stance, but soon she abandoned it.

...

Will I be in danger

A group of six people who secretly escaped from the base took two off-road jeeps and headed straight for this small town as soon as they got in the vehicles. According to their own accounts, this town seems to be the last place near the base to fall, which is why many people have fled here, resulting in few zombies. However, correspondingly, there are also very few supplies.

Xiao Liu turned back nervously, only to feel shadows of figures looming in the dark behind him, his whole body bristling with fear: "Boss, I always feel like someone is following us..."

The leader bowed his head, remaining silent.

Lao Si is a cold-hearted middle-aged man, with blood streaming down his face. He fiercely grabs the leader's collar and says, "You, you did very well"

How can I let my mother face the fact that my father has become a zombie all alone

Xinglv silently watched as the zombies slowly surrounded the car and the leader rushed towards it. This person's fate was already sealed; why should I, an alien, make decisions for him

How can one die in a meaningful way

Don't be foolish! Hurry inside! Close the door!

Hmph, of course, what follows are people, but they are either dead or aliens

Behind her, her father approached with a low growl, blood at the corner of his mouth, the birthday gift he had given himself, the gold-rimmed reading glasses still hanging from his ears

The sky was very gloomy, with dark gray clouds drifting by in wisps. The wind battered against the window, causing it to emit an eerie, strange laughter. Peeking through the curtains, I saw that in the garden of the community below, those humanoid monsters were still wandering about in small groups, occasionally letting out beastly howls that were utterly maddening.

Fang Jing kicked away the kitchen knife her mother had sent, staring intently at her mother, hoping to find an opportunity to pull her inside. However, her father and mother were grappling with each other, and her father's teeth were biting fiercely into her mother. She couldn't find any chance... A sense of despair gradually filled her heart. She remembered that the newspaper had mentioned it before...

The leader anxiously tried to pull away the hand of the fourth brother, facing a sibling who could turn into a zombie at any moment; his fear outweighed his panic

A strange cry echoed outside, and that cry lingered in her nightmares for three months thereafter

The leader and Xiao Liu were laden with various foods, clearly having done their utmost to gather supplies. However, the relentless pursuit of the zombies and overwhelming fear caused them to prioritize grabbing watermelons while neglecting sesame seeds, leading to a situation where they could not manage everything. Meanwhile, Lao San and Lao Si, who were rushing over, were covered in wounds; the fact that they had not turned into zombies was nothing short of a stroke of luck.

Rest assured, without you, how would I return to the base

She is very curious about how these frail humans, with only a few individuals and a handful of guns, manage to survive during nighttime search operations

Xinglv has basically understood the methods these people use to search, so there is no longer any curiosity about what they will do next. It is nothing more than taking and running away. Although using living people as bait to distract the zombies is a despicable practice, in chaotic times, nothing can be blamed.

Dual Blade Form

"Head, boss! Don't!" Xiao Liu let out a desperate scream, halting Xing Lü's actions. This small man was unexpectedly lifted entirely by the robust boss and thrown towards the zombies. The zombies rushed forward eagerly and soon began to tear into Xiao Liu, who screamed repeatedly before gradually falling silent.

The presence of too many living people creates a strong scent that attracts zombies; even in the face of danger, they have no choice but to disperse

The expression on the boss's face was strange, but the darkness of the night prevented Xiao Liu from seeing it

Dad!" she screamed, wanting to rush forward, but was stopped by her mother, who shook her head in tears: "Close the door, dear, quickly close the door! You can't save your father; he is already dead!

She felt as if her heart was in excruciating pain yet completely numb, prompting her to have her mother sit aside to bandage it, and she resolutely intended to close the door.

A flash of blue light, and the head of the approaching zombie fell to the ground, producing a dull sound

Is that saving someone or tracking? Analyze it...

Everything related to the emergence of books seems to have happened just yesterday

The short-statured Xiao Liu was momentarily stunned, his whole body shuddering violently, and then he trembled as he followed the leader's footsteps: "Leader, Leader... there aren't many supplies in the direction that Third Brother and Fourth Brother went."

After the door fell silent, surrounded by howls, Fang Jing sat dazed on the bed for a long time, only to feel a wave of immense cold accompanied by sorrow enveloping her entire body, and she fainted.

Analysis: The physical characteristics are similar to those of a young woman in her twenties on Earth, while the health condition resembles that of a dying struggler

No, even if I rush out, I won't be able to run more than ten meters

She suddenly understood what her mother was doing, and she became more aware of what she should do at that moment, but she was unable to do it

This leader is merely a joke ... However, it has touched the genuine aliens, who lack a sense of humor, at least the zombies cannot make her pause for a moment

The leader paused and lowered his head: "Er and Wu are gone."

Zombies surged in waves...

Old Four tightly held onto Old Three, watching the figure of the leader disappear into the darkness. The two exchanged a glance, moved to the narrow passage, blocked it, sat down, and picked up their guns

[Search for mental imprint, mental imprint found, sensing heat source] Xiao Zhi paused for a moment, [heat source disappeared]

Warning: There is a heat source within ten meters of vertical height in the room

It has been over three months since the power was cut off, and I have long since grown accustomed to the darkness here, accustomed to ignoring the howls. Yet, I cannot help but curl up under those five or six layers of blankets, trembling.

The joke was so accurate

Roar! Just separated not long ago, a distant roar was heard, followed by a tragic scream

[Reminder: Number 1 and Number 6 are under siege]

The footsteps of the star traveler paused, and a strange sensation, unlike anything ever experienced, surged from the direction of the heart, akin to soreness yet also reminiscent of oppression

Xinglv took two steps forward and saw two people under siege ahead. The leader was furiously shooting at the approaching zombies, while Xiao Liu cowered and shot aimlessly, trembling and crying out.

The star journey continues forward without any pause

She has completely trapped herself in the room, finishing the last piece of cookie. Apart from jumping out of the window to be devoured by the zombies below, her only option is to let herself starve to death here

Screams rise and fall in succession

Mother was completely unaware; she did not know where she had found a kitchen knife, which she stuffed into the door, and then picked up a table lamp to throw at Father

Shall we rush out