Chapter 7, Disturbance

However, the current Zhou Zheng is no longer the Zhou Zheng of the past

Yan Chuan responded: "Alright, Chief!"

Zhou Hongqiang's expression showed some dissatisfaction as he snorted at Zhou Zheng

Compared to the异兽, although the异兽 is powerful, in my heart, I would rather face the异兽 than confront the毒尸. They often appear in groups, with large numbers, showing no fear, and the毒尸, which possesses an almost immortal body, disregards all attacks and relentlessly advances towards its target

Firearms on the playground are strictly prohibited from use without prior approval

Yan Baixun felt somewhat perplexed; how was Zhou Dashao today so different from his usual self?

Is it the 95 model

What is even rarer is that on the bodies of the exotic beasts, there exists a substance known as star crystal, which can be utilized to absorb the star power within the star crystal during cultivation, thereby accelerating the speed of cultivation

Downstairs, the large dining table was filled with dishes, primarily consisting of meat, which could be considered a very luxurious meal in this new world of the apocalypse

Zhou Zheng furrowed his brows. In his memory, Yan Chuan was merely a second-tier martial artist, yet now his status appeared blank, which was somewhat unusual

"Zheng Er, is there something wrong with the taste of these dishes?" Zhou Hongqiang asked

Zhou An and Lan Xi's expressions changed, wanting to stop Zhou Zheng, but in the end, they only moved their lips without taking any action, as they thought of Zhou Zheng's situation

Upon seeing them conversing, Zhou Zheng fixed his gaze on Zhou Hongqiang, finding the data presented to be completely blank. Not only Zhou Hongqiang, but also Yu Jianzhong and Yan Chuan were equally blank, exceeding the limits of what Zhou Zheng could comprehend.

Yu Jianzhong and Yan Chuan were somewhat astonished; in the past, Zhou Zheng was not permitted to appear in such situations. However, neither of them said anything, merely nodding slightly at Zhou Zheng.

Now it is different; in training, there are various types of firearms, probably more than one hundred in total

No, father, it means very well

Zhou Zheng, however, unexpectedly picked up an automatic rifle from the weapon rack and began to examine it with great interest, his hands continuously caressing it. This was the first time he had come into such close contact with this type of standard weapon. With his limited knowledge, he could only recognize that it was a Type 95 automatic rifle

In the evening, Zhou Hongqiang sent a servant over

The nearest old city to the besieged city is also over 20 kilometers away, and the corpses of the poisoned will generally not cross such a great distance

After all, it is not a formal institution, and some matters within the encirclement are decided quite casually. Generally, decisions made by Zhou Hongqiang are seldom opposed. While it may be an exaggeration to liken the encirclement to Zhou Hongqiang's private property, it is not far from the truth; often, many resolutions are made by Zhou Hongqiang at his dining table at home

If it were the previous Zhou Zheng, he would definitely be indignant and leave without a second thought

The person mentioned is Yan Chuan, who is responsible for the grain sector

Not only is it about the poisoned corpse, but many matters concerning the besieged city were also resolved at this dining table

The dinner lasted for more than an hour before it concluded

Good

Lying in bed, Zhou Zheng was contemplating.

Since the thief character has followed, there must be something that can be utilized. Zhou Zheng also noticed the experience points for upgrades under the attributes, or rather, that creatures like poisonous corpses and异兽 can provide experience? This is merely Zhou Zheng's speculation, but he still decided to give it a try

It is unfortunate that only beasts of at least the third tier can produce such star crystals; they cannot be obtained simply by desire.

Zhou Zheng came over and sat down, and the servant brought a new set of chopsticks and bowls, along with a bowl of rice

Zhou Anlanxi, we are going back

The atmosphere at the dining table was not very pleasant, and Zhou could only eat cautiously.

Zhou Zheng got out of bed, washed up briefly, and then followed the servant downstairs

The fact that the dispatched scouts have relayed this information indicates that the poisoned corpses have entered the alert zone of the besieged city, which must be taken seriously

Regarding firearms, who among men does not yearn for and aspire to them? Before Zhou Zheng's time travel, he was merely an ordinary person, possessing only a modest amount of family assets, barely drifting at the lower end of the middle class, a typical homebody. How could he have had the opportunity to come into contact with firearms?

Now Zhou Zheng also understands Zhou Hongqiang's intention. Even if Zhou Zheng cannot become a powerful martial artist, he may have the potential to become someone with excellent talent in management. The purpose of involving Zhou Zheng at this moment is to cultivate his ability to take on the role of a leader and to develop the kind of decisiveness that a leader should possess

Zhou Zheng's complexion returned to normal, and an expression of excitement appeared on his face

Zhou Zheng stood on the stairs, somewhat at a loss. When the three major giants of the encircled city gathered, it was certainly to discuss some matters. Why would they call on him?

Last year, there was an attack by a horde of poisonous corpses. A group of several thousand poisonous corpses emerged from an unknown source, surrounding the city and inflicting heavy casualties before they were ultimately annihilated.

"Young master and - picture - book, the master asks you to come over."

Outside the besieged city is fraught with danger, especially as there have been recent disturbances among the poisoned corpses. Zhou Zheng is uncertain whether he will be granted permission.

After a while, having eaten half a meal, Zhou Hongqiang slowed down his pace, took a sip of red wine, and said: "Jianzhong, during this period, you need to be more understanding. From the information available, the surroundings are not very peaceful. Some poisoned corpses have appeared within the encirclement, which is not a good sign. I need to take some people to confirm this."

Hello, Uncle Yu, hello, Uncle Yan

With Zhou Hongqiang's permission, Zhou Zheng did not stay here for long and returned to the house early

Yu Jianzhong nodded and said, "Chief, this news must be taken seriously"

The ex also knew how to handle a gun, but their skill was quite poor. Relying on the memories of the ex, Zhou Zheng fiddled with it for a moment, then tucked it away. He aimed at the distant target, took a look, but did not pull the trigger. Instead, he returned the gun to its original position, turned around, and left with his hands behind his back

The firearms are somewhat outdated, likely from a long time ago

Uh! Yan Baixun did not expect that Zhou Zheng would actually agree, an unusual scene that left him astonished. Not only him, but even those who were training alongside felt somewhat surprised. No matter how good one is at shooting, it ultimately falls short compared to martial artists, and how could the son of a dignified leader and a scholar possibly switch to practicing shooting?

In my memory, apart from the laborers and warriors outside the city, ordinary people must apply in order to leave the city

Zhou Zheng initially showed some interest, but as time went on, he became indifferent to what they were saying, focusing intently on the array of dishes before him

Why aren't you coming over to sit down more quickly

Zhou Hongqiang hesitated for a moment, but ultimately shook his head: "No need, the movement speed of the poisoned corpses is slow, and they will not arrive in the short term. Let them continue; we cannot afford to run out of food"

After wandering around the city walls, I returned to the courtyard, and it was already noon

At the dining table, Zhou Hongqiang was already seated, holding chopsticks. To Zhou Zheng's surprise, Yu Jianzhong and Yan Chuan were prominently present at Zhou Hongqiang's lower side. Upon seeing Zhou Zheng come down, Zhou Hongqiang furrowed his brows for a moment, then relaxed, nodded his chopsticks, and said: "I have met you, Uncle Yu and Uncle Yan"

Should we withdraw the personnel from the fields below?

In this new world of the apocalypse, the beasts vary in strength; the stronger ones are avoided by humans, while the weaker ones become a delicacy on the dining table. Compared to the chicken, duck, fish, and meat of the past, the taste of beast meat now is more exquisite, with a stronger texture, making it a rare delicacy

After lunch, Zhou Zheng went nowhere and stayed in his room to rest