Chapter 002: Rebirth: Weapons and Food

Perhaps sensing that he was too sharp in demeanor, Su Qin adjusted his facial expression in front of the mirror, finally appearing somewhat softer.

At the very beginning of the apocalypse, as long as you overcome your fear of zombies, finding something to eat is quite easy. However, as time goes on and food becomes scarce, production fails to keep up with consumption, people begin to do anything for a small piece of biscuit. For those with abilities, obtaining food becomes somewhat difficult, not to mention for ordinary people. The idea of cannibalism initially sounds horrifying and hard to accept, but in the end, people become desensitized to it. People start to do anything for a small piece of biscuit, and for those with abilities, obtaining food is still somewhat challenging, let alone for ordinary individuals. The notion of cannibalism, which once seemed terrifying and unacceptable, eventually becomes commonplace.

That afternoon, Su Qin rented a large truck, carrying 30,000 yuan, and made a trip to the largest wholesale market in Ningyuan City. By the time he left, the truck was already filled with enough rice, flour, instant noodles, chocolate, various canned goods, and other food items to last Su Qin several years. He also took a considerable amount of seasonings such as oil, salt, and soy sauce.

As she walked towards the counter, she called out, "Feel free to look around, I have cleared out all the stock here!"

It evokes an inexplicable chill, yet one cannot look away

I purchased some special tools for future use at an outdoor survival equipment store

Two hours later, the overweight man lay on the bed, staring at the large amount of food and drink occupying a significant space in his room, momentarily speechless and choked with emotion. What kind of curse has he fallen under?

Upon exiting the barbershop, Su Qin headed straight to the ATM. After checking his balance, he found that he only had 30,000 yuan left, and without hesitation, he withdrew the entire amount

Previously, Su Qin was merely a delicate beauty, easily overlooked in a crowd. However, now, while his features remain unchanged, he exudes a sharpness akin to a sword being drawn from its sheath.

However, for some reason, Su Qin always felt that this object was extraordinary. With this thought in mind, Su Qin focused his attention and, after much effort, finally discovered three small characters at the round top of the umbrella handle—Qian Mo San

Su Qin was not in a hurry to seek revenge; she genuinely wanted to see how far Tang Shuangshuang could go in this world where zombies devour people and people devour each other, now that she had detached from her protective umbrella. As Su Qin stood on the bustling street, she felt a lingering sense of being in a dream.

It is advisable to stock up on food at home these days, as in a few days... it will be difficult to go out. Su Qin gave the fat man a meaningful smile and then left with the umbrella without looking back

Even Su Qin, after enduring half a month of hunger, could not help but compete with the zombies for corpses to eat. She had even brought a piece of flesh from a thigh to her mouth, but the last remnants of her conscience held her back from biting down. However, the maddening sensation of extreme hunger was something she truly did not wish to experience a second time

Su Qin deliberately drove the car to a remote suburb, then stored all the items from the car into a space, and finally returned the empty car to the owner

Upon hearing this, the stout man clicked his tongue and then leisurely said, "m.hetushu.com. Speaking of the origin of this umbrella, it is quite remarkable; it is the treasure of our shop!" As he spoke, he took the Qianmo umbrella down from the wall, and his careless actions did not at all suggest that he regarded this umbrella as a treasure of the shop. Su Qin silently scoffed in his heart, but suddenly widened his eyes.

She had taken care of her hair for six years, cherishing it immensely. However, after the apocalypse, there was an incident where her hair got caught on a zombie's clothing button, nearly turning her into the zombie's meal. Later, unable to find scissors, she used a watermelon knife to shorten her hair. When it comes to life, nothing else is worth mentioning.

Just as I was feeling troubled, at that moment, one foot was just crossing the threshold. When I looked up, I unexpectedly saw a person dressed entirely in black standing in my shop. At first glance, I thought I had seen a ghost, and the other foot hesitated in mid-air, unsure whether to step in or not. I managed to free a finger to slightly pull down the sunglasses on my nose, and only then did I see that it was a young girl in a black tracksuit. I pushed the glasses back up and confidently lifted the other foot inside.

A good weapon can help her minimize the disadvantages of her insufficient physical strength to the greatest extent

Su Qin glanced at the calendar on the table, May 8...! ... If that was not a nightmare, then the apocalypse would be in three days!

Then it fell into Tang Shuangshuang's hands, simply because she claimed that Su Qin was strong enough not to need it, while she could use the jade token to protect her subordinates and no longer be a burden to Su Qin. For the sake of her and her subordinates' safety, Su Qin handed the jade token to Tang Shuangshuang without a second thought. Ironically, the family member whom she had desperately protected for three years, whom she believed she could fully trust, stabbed her in the back with the very knife she had given her, just when she finally had a glimmer of hope for the future because they no longer needed her. There are still three days until the apocalypse arrives, and Su Qin made a detailed plan, focusing on three key points: weapons, food, and finding people.

Wearing an oversized cloth gown of indeterminate age, gray and dingy, it is unclear whether this is its original color or simply the result of prolonged neglect, a pair of oversized sunglasses rests on the bridge of the nose, creating a comical effect on a large, round face. In the left hand, a plastic bag is held, containing two disposable food containers, while the right hand carries an unopened bottle of Erguotou.

Su Qin listened attentively, his face still expressionless, but inside, his heart was already pounding with excitement. Indeed, this Qian Mo umbrella is merely a useless item in times of peace, but in the aftermath of the apocalypse, it becomes a formidable weapon

More than 30,000 yuan is left with just a few dozen yuan, which is just enough for tomorrow's transportation fare

Su Qin shook his head honestly

"Beautiful lady, are you really sure you want to cut your hair short? With such long hair and good quality, it would be a real shame to cut it."

The overweight man unconsciously shivered, then lowered his head to flip through the large volume of materials in his hands from https://m.hetushu.com.com, muttering, "Damn, are the rich second-generation kids really that neurotic now?!"

Could it be that the three years of experience were merely a nightmare? Su Qin immediately denied it; how could there be such a real dream? Then... is it a rebirth? A rebirth before the beginning of the apocalypse?

Although the life-saving combat skills honed over three years in the apocalypse are deeply ingrained in Su Qin, it is likely that her current body can only exert less than one-tenth of that ability. While the early-stage zombies are weak, it is better to be overly cautious than to be caught off guard. Currently, she does not possess a physique capable of resisting the zombie virus; as long as she is scratched by a zombie, it does not matter whether she is reborn or not, she will not survive. If she were to contract the virus due to a moment of carelessness, she would likely never forgive herself.

That shop is located in a little-known alley, and from the outside, it appears no different from an ordinary small store. Above the not very tall entrance hangs a signboard with three large black characters: "Jubaozhai"

Now, Su Qin has a refreshing short haircut, and beneath the fragmented bangs, a pair of deep-set eyes glimmers with a sharp light. His lips are tightly pressed, and his expression is devoid of emotion, which gives off an air of aloofness that makes others feel unwelcome.

Su Qin's gaze swept across the store; not to mention any customers, he did not even see the owner.

The blood, which had been gushing out, strangely gathered towards the jade tablet, dyeing it a deep red. A strong sensation of burning pain surged through, yet the jade tablet slowly melted in the palm of the hand. The wound that had previously opened rapidly closed up, until no trace of it was visible, except for the bloodstains on the hand that had not yet completely dried. Everything that had just occurred felt as if it were a dream.

I made another trip to the live poultry market and bought over ten chickens and ducks to raise in the area I had designated within the jade plate space. It is important to note that by the late stages of the apocalypse, although these domesticated birds had not mutated, they had nearly all perished due to the infection from the zombie virus. Aside from those exceptionally powerful ability users and the upper echelons of the base who could occasionally enjoy a meal of meat, ordinary people could only dare to dream of it. Of course, excluding human flesh. Aside from those exceptionally powerful ability users and the upper echelons of the base who could occasionally enjoy a meal of meat, ordinary people could only dare to dream of it. Of course, excluding human flesh.

The overweight man nodded instinctively

As for Tang Shuangshuang, she is currently attending Ningyuan University, not far from Su Qin, squandering the money that Su Qin has worked hard to earn, while pursuing her dream of being a princess

The stout man flamboyantly performed a sheathing motion with the sword, then said, "This was forged by the thirty-ninth generation head of the renowned Qian family. As of this year, it has been over a hundred years. This sword is made from a thousand-year-old mysterious iron, honed with the blood of the blacksmith, capable of cutting through iron like mud and severing hair with a breath. Now, look at this umbrella surface; it is woven from genuine celestial silkworm silk, making it virtually impervious to blades and firearms, essentially a high-quality shield. If this item were to exist in ancient times, it would truly be an essential for home defense and travel, perfect for killing and looting!" At this point, the stout man's excitement dimmed, and he brushed his hand over the umbrella surface a few times, his voice tinged with a barely perceptible sense of desolation: "... Unfortunately, with the passage of time, it has become nothing more than a decorative item."

"Go ahead and cut it." Su Qin smiled at the young hairdresser with a regretful expression in the mirror.

Although her body is very healthy now, from the perspective of a post-apocalyptic world, it is truly weak and... utterly vulnerable! In her previous life, she even killed a Level 5 zombie with her bare hands, which was nothing short of a miracle among ordinary people without special abilities! This is why she was able to survive until three years later. Ironically, she did not die at the hands of zombies but was killed by her own family.

The third point is that she plans to go to Ningyuan University on the day the apocalypse arrives to find someone. In her "previous life," he once saved her life and gave her the courage to live on. He even took care of her for a period after she lost her leg and her ability to move.

Su Qin suppressed the excitement in his heart and asked nonchalantly, "How much would this umbrella cost if I were to buy it?"

Su Qin removed the jade token and set it aside, took a deep breath, and drew a line with a kitchen knife on his palm. Blood quickly welled up, and a sharp pain shot through the wound, yet Su Qin did not even flinch, calmly pressing the jade token against the injury, his eyes fixed intently on the changes in his palm.

The main road is bustling with traffic, while the sidewalk is filled with people coming and going. In the park by the roadside, elderly individuals dressed in exercise attire are leisurely practicing Tai Chi. From time to time, a couple of aunties in pajamas, who have just returned from the market, walk by Su Qin. Youthful boys and girls in school uniforms, full of vitality, hold hands as they cross through the flow of vehicles. Meanwhile, social elites in suits and ties exude a confident and flamboyant demeanor, brimming with optimism for the future.

Thinking that I would also need a haircut when my hair grows long, I casually grabbed a pair of scissors and asked the young barber, "How much will it be altogether?"

In her previous life, she was chased here by zombies. At that time, the store was in disarray, and she had no time to pay attention to the store's furnishings. She happened to see two small knives hanging on the wall, so she took them without thinking, not expecting them to be unexpectedly sharp. Since the beginning of the apocalypse, she had kept them by her side until one of them was used to kill her.

Apart from these three words, Su Qin truly could not find any difference between this umbrella and the ordinary umbrellas available on the market, except that it is somewhat larger and the color is a bit darker

Such a person should not have died so easily

The overweight man had not made any sales all day. He just went to the small restaurant next door, which is on the verge of closing down, to order takeout. He was pondering where he would go for his three meals a day if this small restaurant also went out of business

Su Qin was somewhat taken aback; is this really the owner of this shop? ... Truly ... a person of character

However, after she recovered from her injuries, he left without a word, and later, news of his death reached her

Throughout the entire process, the overweight individual remained in a dazed state. Su Qin took a few steps with the umbrella, paused for a moment, and then walked back to ask: "Have you seen 'Resident Evil'?"

Isn't she dead? Her heart was completely mangled, yet she is still alive? Su Qin sat up and instinctively touched the wound where Tang Shuangshuang had stabbed him and the area around his mouth, only to find it smooth, with no wounds at all

There is no need to mention food.

Su Qin took a deep breath and then walked with determined steps across the street into the barbershop on the opposite side.

The young barber exclaimed, "You've completely transformed into a different person!" At first, Su Qin also had a blank expression, resembling a coffin face, but he appeared to be a somewhat proud and delicate young lady.

Su Qin stood in front of one of the walls for a long time. This wall was empty, except for a closed black umbrella hanging on it. What was even stranger was that it was entirely different from the other objects, as it had a plaque introducing its origin, background, function, and manufacturer.

Suddenly, the stout man gripped the handle of the umbrella with force, and with a swift motion, he drew out a long, jet-black sword from within the umbrella

Su Qin carried all his possessions and headed straight to the shop where he had found those two small knives in his previous life

Su Qin's gaze swiftly scanned the small room, then landed on the calendar on the table, May 8... ? ... 2013? !

Su Qin's eyes suddenly widened; indeed, this was the rental apartment where she had lived for more than five months in Ningyuan City before the apocalypse. On the table lay half a portion of fried noodles that she hadn't finished last night, and the night light had been on all night. Outside, the faint sounds of car horns and conversations could be heard. Su Qin abruptly reached up to touch her neck, and the jade pendant left to her by her grandfather before his passing was hanging perfectly around her neck.

The stout man completed the action and stole a glance at Su Qin. He noticed the little girl with a coffin-like expression showing an unmistakable look of surprise on her face, which intensified his sense of show-off. He raised his sword and lightly swung it... With a flick of his wrist, the sword fell, not even making a sound, and one small corner of the counter was silently sliced off. What was even more shocking was that the counter was made of iron... Truly cutting through iron like mud. With a flick of his wrist, the sword fell, not even making a sound, and one small corner of the counter was silently sliced off. What was even more shocking was that the counter was made of iron... Truly cutting through iron like mud.

May 8, 2013, 8:05 AM, Ningyuan City

Su Qin regained his composure and began to leisurely stroll around the shop. Initially, he intended to just wander a bit and wait for the owner to finish his meal before inquiring about buying a knife. However, as he turned, he gradually became captivated by the items hanging on the walls of the shop. Next to each item was a palm-sized bamboo plaque, engraved with the origin, background, and function of the item, and some even included the surname of the maker. Strangely, most of these peculiar objects were crafted by individuals sharing the same surname—Qian. Next to each item was a palm-sized bamboo plaque, engraved with the origin, background, and function of the item, and some even included the surname of the maker. Strangely, most of these peculiar objects were crafted by individuals sharing the same surname—Qian.

Upon entering, a dazzling array of various porcelain items greeted the eye, while the walls were adorned with peculiar and bizarre artifacts. In her previous life, she had shattered a multitude of porcelain pieces on the floor, and the owner had long since vanished, presumably having fled from the calamity.

In a rental room of less than 10 square meters, a woman lies on a single bed, her delicate features serene yet her tightly shut eyes and furrowed brow reveal her distress, with beads of sweat forming on her forehead, as if she is experiencing an extremely terrifying nightmare. Her face shows signs of struggle, and suddenly she gasps, her closed eyes snapping open, revealing a pair of deep black eyes still filled with lingering fear and confusion.

"Hehe, young lady, I see you've been standing here for quite a while. Have you figured anything out?" Unbeknownst to her, the chubby man had quietly approached Su Qin, a toothpick dangling from his mouth. He did not appear to be a shopkeeper; rather, he resembled a thug or a rogue.

In this lifetime, she wishes to save him

Before Su Qin could utter a word, a stout man walked in from outside. The two of them suddenly came face to face, startling each other unexpectedly. Su Qin's shock was quite understandable, as the stout man's attire was truly... peculiar.

The bustling streets of the morning form the most beautiful and moving picture that Su Qin has ever seen in his life, but in three days' time, this place will transform into a hell on earth, and despair will be etched on everyone's face

The next day, Su Qin stayed in her rented room watching soap operas all day. When she grew tired, she lay down on the bed to sleep. This was the most peaceful sleep Su Qin had experienced in three years, free from zombies, blood, and pain

The fat man thought she was just casually asking out of curiosity, so he casually replied, "Whoever gives me 100,000, I will give them this ancestral treasure that has been passed down through generations"

If one is not familiar with him, they would absolutely not recognize Su Qin as he is now

Feeling the familiar warmth in her palm, Su Qin's mind stirred, and in a flash, she found herself in the space of the jade tablet. Looking at the familiar scene before her, Su Qin was completely certain that she had indeed been reborn. The space at this moment was desolate, with a natural stone spring about half a square meter in the center. Every time Su Qin entered the space, she was transported to this spring. The water in the spring was still exceptionally clear. Once the zombies evolved and produced crystal cores, they could be thrown into the spring. The spring would absorb the energy of the crystal cores and gradually turn green; the deeper the color, the greater the effect. In her previous life, Su Qin had only discovered the secret of the jade tablet a month before her death. She had just upgraded the spring to the next level using a crystal core, which allowed the spring water to have the effect of cleansing the marrow and improving physical constitution, and the space also began to possess planting functions.

Then Su Qin took two steps, picked up two small knives from another wall and tossed them into his backpack. He rummaged through the backpack and pulled out a large folder of documents, walked over, and slapped it into his arms, saying: "This is the property certificate and other related proof documents, within Line 3 of Ningyuan City, three bedrooms, one living room, one kitchen, one bathroom, and one balcony, fully paid, valued at 1.2 million, no need to look for anything else." Saying this, he took the Qianmo umbrella from his hand and turned to leave.

Half an hour later, Su Qin looked at herself in the mirror, admiring her short, finely textured, and refreshing hair, thinking that it looked much better than what she had cut herself

Su Qin lifted the quilt, walked into the kitchen, and took a kitchen knife from the cutting board. Then she quickly walked into the bathroom, where the mirror reflected a long-lost youthful and innocent face, with long hair reaching her waist and straight bangs that made her appear even more youthful, her face still bearing a hint of the luxurious baby fat.