Chapter 1, The Corpse Puppet

However, being able to utilize zombies for safer survival has made Ling Mo very satisfied with this ability. He refers to the zombie he controls as a "corpse puppet"

Behind the supermarket door, there is a middle-aged male zombie slowly moving. Judging by his attire, he appears to be a staff member of the supermarket

However, upon seeing that dismembered arm, Ling Mo still felt a sense of sorrow akin to that of a rabbit mourning a fox. It is precisely because of his abilities that he has the means to live better; he must never allow himself to become a meal for these monsters due to a moment of carelessness

Viruses cannot be transmitted through mental connection, can they... If that were the case, I would have mutated long ago... If it is not the influence of a virus, then what exactly is it...

However, Ling Mo, who was originally just an ordinary person, discovered after the arrival of the apocalypse that he could actually control zombies

However, in order to survive, combat capability must be enhanced

On the desolate street, a zombie is wandering aimlessly.

After stuffing all the supplies collected today into his backpack, Ling Mo shook his slightly aching head and controlled the corpse puppet to stand up

Although it does not emit the putrid stench as depicted in movies, the zombie still carries a strong smell of blood. The infection from the virus has rendered its complexion pale and bloodless, with eyes glowing red. Through its slightly parted mouth, one can see strands of red flesh clinging to its teeth

That virus completely destroyed their sanity, dominated their thoughts, and turned them into executioners driven by the instinct to kill

However, being able to swiftly and decisively eliminate zombies, and with increasingly proficient techniques, is also a good thing for Ling Mo

Ling Mo cautiously maneuvered the corpse puppet closer to them, raising the bone-cutting knife as he approached one of them

When given the opportunity to take action, Ling Mo will not miss it. While controlling the corpse puppets is very useful, one must also possess the ability to protect oneself

Although there are corpse puppets clearing the way, it does not mean that one is safe. Ling Mo carefully followed behind the corpse puppet, holding a sharp bone-cutting knife in hand

However, the distance between them cannot be too far, which makes Ling Mo feel somewhat frustrated

He feels that he is now a zombie controller, with the strings in his hands still not long enough and his manipulation techniques not yet proficient

There has been significant improvement compared to a few days ago, and now I can finally operate with greater flexibility

In Ling Mo's view, this type of zombie is more terrifying than the ones he has seen in games or movies, as they retain their five senses due to the books. Whether it is sound or smell, it can capture their attention

There is no need to think; this must be the residue left from the previous consumption of humans

At the moment when the sound emitted by another zombie attracted attention, Ling Mo suddenly rushed behind it, gripping the knife tightly, and plunged it into the back of its head.

In recent days, Ling Mo has gained some understanding of the habits of zombies. Unlike the conventional notion of zombies, these zombies are not the undead, but rather living individuals infected by a virus

Sigh... I'm exhausted...

During the process of controlling the corpse puppet, Ling Mo also vaguely sensed that while he was manipulating the other party, a violent feeling was also affecting him

The sun is about to set, so I will head back for today

Half a month ago, the emergence of a new type of virus turned this world into a brutal slaughterhouse in an instant

He cannot clearly determine whether this influence is good or bad at the moment

In front of him sat the zombie that had appeared in the small supermarket. However, the gaze of this zombie towards Ling Mo showed no hint of malice, and was even somewhat vacant

Ling Mo is very attentive to these subtle changes, but currently has no clues.

In a dimly lit residential room, Ling Mo, drenched in sweat, was contentedly gazing at a bag full of food and various daily necessities in his hands

Not far in front of him stood an abandoned small supermarket. The glass door was splattered with brown bloodstains, and through the open glass door, one could vaguely see the crooked shelves inside, along with some scattered food items around.

As the number of attempts increased, Ling Mo finally grasped some tricks, which not only allowed him to maintain control over the zombies but also enabled him to manipulate them to move around and help him gather food and other necessities

Ling Mo turned his gaze towards the zombie, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth

Moreover, Ling Mo faintly sensed that when he killed the zombies, the violent feeling within him was subtly stirring. At the moment he pulled out the knife, he even vaguely experienced a hint of pleasure

Two zombies blocked the intersection, their origins unknown as they staggered over, their bodies splattered with fresh blood. One of them was holding half an arm in its hand, bent down and gnawing at it frantically

This zombie looks quite decent, resembling a boy of about seventeen or eighteen years old, but in its current state, it appears nothing short of a malevolent spirit

This residential building is not considered safe; it is merely a temporary place where Ling Mo controls the corpse puppet

The zombie, exhibiting strange behavior, immediately grabbed a shopping bag from behind the counter and began to swiftly gather food within the supermarket

Blood splattered as the headless corpse immediately fell to the ground

In this provincial capital with a population of over ten million, every day survivors perish in their quest for food, and death is not uncommon

He could sense a faint connection between himself and the zombie, as if the empty-headed zombie were a thoughtless puppet, and he could inject his own thoughts into it, thereby controlling the zombie's actions

He slightly parted his lips, a thin strand of saliva hanging at the corner of his mouth, and a chilling light emanated from his reddened eyes

Let's go, let's go

After safely reaching the intersection, Ling Mo realized that trouble had arrived

Moreover, in Ling Mo's heart, there was always someone on his mind... The rapid improvement in his proficiency in controlling zombies, as well as the effort to gather as many resources as possible, was all aimed at passing through this area to find her

Ling Mo suppressed the feeling of disgust and controlled the corpse puppet to descend the stairs

Before the apocalypse arrived, he was merely an ordinary person. The first time he killed a zombie was not only a thrilling experience, but afterwards he also felt a wave of fear, and even found himself somewhat dazed.

Looking closely at this hetushu.com, the corpse doll standing face to face in front of him still felt somewhat strange to Ling Mo

The survivors who remain must, like mice, hide in the corners of the city to survive

However, although their bodies are still alive, their spirits have completely become monstrous. They attack the uninfected survivors, tearing at their flesh and blood, and their strength is astonishing, far surpassing that of ordinary people

To reach his temporary residence from here, one must cross a main street. When Ling Mo came over in the morning, he found some firecrackers and created a commotion in the opposite direction, successfully attracting most of the zombies on this street. Even so, there were still some zombies wandering about on the street

However, the initial attempts were extremely challenging, as the zombies often suddenly slipped out of his control midway, even putting him in several life-threatening situations

Countless humans have turned into zombies... To be precise, they should be described as frenzied monsters that have lost their self-awareness after being infected by a virus, driven solely by the urge to kill...

Two zombies perished almost simultaneously. After forcefully pulling out the knife, Ling Mo kicked over the corpse in front of him

The zombie slowly approached the supermarket, and after brushing past a middle-aged male zombie, he suddenly pulled out a bone-cutting knife from his bosom and turned around to forcefully sever the other one's neck