Chapter 2, Am I Useless

Lansi, please go check on his injuries

Waste is waste, crying out loud over such a minor injury

Various persuasive voices made Zhou Zhengcai realize that something was amiss around him

Since the apocalypse has arrived, under the onslaught of natural disasters that cannot be halted by any non-human forces, calamity has swept across the globe

Rubbing one's eyes vigorously

It is evident that this is not in the city where one lives, nor could it possibly be in Zhou Zheng's home

Zhou Zheng was still in a daze when he was startled by this loud shout

Thinking of Zhou Zheng, after all, he is the son of his own brother; no matter how useless he may be, his identity cannot be erased. Yu Jianzhong withdrew his star power, the glow of the alloy knife in his hand dissipated, and he sheathed it back into his waist. The expression on his face was as cold as frost.

Who can tell me what kind of situation this actually is

Hmph

Those who possess such power are revered by the world as warriors

These weapons, ranging from rifles to sniper rifles, are all available. Several boxes of opened ammunition are scattered on the ground, glimmering with a golden light under the sun

Zhou Zheng is labeled as a waste, merely because he has languished as a trainee martial artist for two years, unable to make any progress

... ...

The surviving humans have become both victims and beneficiaries under the calamities of natural disasters

What comes into view is a spacious playground at https://m.hetushu.com, with a surface composed of some reddish-brown rocks, rough and uneven

Captain, calm down, calm down

Of course, Lanxi and the others did not want to stay here any longer. Nodding, Zhou Zheng, still somewhat dazed, left the playground

Waste

Further away, one can see the tall walls constructed of cement and rock, where individuals carrying firearms can be seen patrolling back and forth.

Zhou Zheng was completely bewildered; anyone encountering such a situation would feel the same way

In the recent situation, they were genuinely afraid that the captain would lose control of his emotions and take action to kill Zhou Zheng, which would lead to a rift with the leader. This would undoubtedly cause a major upheaval within the encirclement, creating an irreparable situation and potentially leading to the collapse of the encirclement.

The playground features arrangements resembling a weapons rack, displaying rows of weapons, ranging from long spears to swords, knives, and hooks... everything one could imagine. However, when Zhou Zheng's gaze swept to the other side, he was surprised to see that leaning against the weapons rack were a considerable number of firearms.

... ...

In a fit of rage, Yu Jianzhong wished he could slay Zhou Zheng with a single knife stroke

In an instant, Zhou Zheng's eyes nearly bulged out.

I am not drunk, and then fell asleep, am I

Zhou Zheng felt as if all the bones in his body were completely shattered, making it nearly impossible for him to move

What has become of the chief's son? He is nothing but a disgrace to the chief

Which bastard dares to hit me

Beyond the playground, there are rows of irregularly shaped buildings. Some are constructed of wood and tiles, representing the very essence of traditional rural architecture in the South. Others are primarily tents, with some resembling large yurts, adorned with countless patches, presenting a very unconventional appearance, more akin to a refugee camp

Will the captain be a bit too harsh? After all, he is the son of the leader

As the captain, Yu Jianzhong's strength and status are only subordinate to the leader, and he naturally has the authority to reprimand Zhou Zheng in this manner

The cacophony of sounds surged into Zhou Zheng's ears, accompanied by a flurry of disordered footsteps. Zhou Zheng felt two individuals come over and lift him up.

Zhou Zheng furrowed his brows, completely ignoring the imposing captain across from him, who was trembling with rage while gripping a metal knife. Instead, he was preoccupied with how he had moved from the bedroom to the outdoors, especially since it seemed that he did not recognize any of the people here.

Similar to a viral disaster, under the spread of infection, countless humans have turned into terrifying corpses of viruses, giving rise to various forms of aberration in production and literature, whether strong or weak. This strange biochemical life form has initiated a new wave of global onslaught, and people prefer to refer to these viral corpses as zombies

With a cold snort, Yu Jianzhong waved his hand, parted the crowd, and went on his way.

The two individuals supporting Zhou Zheng, upon hearing his shout, immediately halted their movements, becoming momentarily dazed.

The captain's face turned ashen upon hearing Zhou Zheng's curses. He instantly drew a metal knife from his waist, channeling his inner strength as a martial artist into the knife, causing it to emit a faint halo, exuding an astonishing aura.

What the hell, what is going on, which bastard is it

A crisis has been averted; those present have no inclination to continue their training.

There are many individuals like Zhou Zheng, but as the son of the leader of the besieged city, he is endowed with a certain significance, which naturally sets him apart from others. Under this identity, it evokes a sense of frustration akin to "not being able to turn iron into steel." Thus, the label of "waste" is forcibly imposed upon Zhou Zheng.

Somewhat bewildered, Zhou Zheng, still under the influence of alcohol, struggled to open his eyes. What met his gaze was the scenery around him continuously receding, as if he were sitting in mid-air, his arms and legs outstretched as if flying. Before Zhou Zheng could comprehend the situation, a loud "bang" echoed, and a sharp pain shot through his backside.

Perhaps I have been kidnapped, taken hostage by a certain terrorist organization, and brought to their lair

Ah ... ...

To onlookers, Zhou Zheng appeared to be intimidated by the captain's astonishing presence, standing there in a daze as Lan Xi and the others supported him.

An illogical scene plunged Zhou Zheng once again into a haze.

What on earth is this, a glowing cold weapon

Some women dressed in outdated clothing hurriedly pass through these places, and from time to time, one can see some children chasing each other, only to quickly disappear into the gaps between the buildings

Oh no

Not to mention these two individuals, even the more than ten people beside them are no different

It is worth considering that the captain possesses the extraordinary martial prowess of a fifth-level warrior. Not to mention someone as useless as Zhou Zheng, even other second or third-level warriors would be intimidated by the captain's imposing presence when he is enraged. The strength of a fifth-level warrior is indeed among the top tier within the besieged city.

Wait a moment

To be precise, it was not being thrown out, but rather being kicked in the chest by someone, sent flying like a cannonball, then landing with a flat fall and sliding on the ground, rolling over I don't know how many times, before finally coming to a stop against a wooden post.

The remaining people on the playground all let out a sigh of relief

Lansi, the two of you are responsible for bringing him back

Zhou Zheng suddenly became clear-headed, realizing that he had been forcefully thrown out by someone, landing on the ground without regard for the possibility of injury.

Captain, please don't!

Nature has been transformed, and the remaining humans have acquired a brand new power that allows them to enhance their own strength through continuous effort and cultivation. It is this new power, known as Star Power, that enables humanity to survive amidst the encirclement of zombies and various mutated creatures

The intense pain in the buttocks had just begun, yet the body uncontrollably rubbed backward, and due to the friction, it rolled over, falling in a disoriented manner, completely at a loss for direction

Although Zhou Zheng had been confined at home for five years, engrossed in games, he still caused trouble while his parents were alive, proving to be a restless individual. His character had changed somewhat after five years of restraint, but how could he not be enraged when someone kicked him without reason, and so forcefully? After being restrained, he could not help but let out a roar.

A deep voice, imbued with a strong penetrating power, reverberated painfully against the eardrums under the impetus of an unknown force

At this moment, Zhou Zheng's mind was completely overwhelmed, a chaotic mess. No matter how hard he tried to think, he could not reconcile everything he saw before him with his own imagination

A mournful howl erupted from Zhou Zheng's mouth