Chapter 3, Hunting the Corpse

Just the thought of the familiar world of the past being lost forever, with no fast food restaurants, no companies, no schools, and no people on the streets, in this desolate city that resembles a wasteland, only oneself remains... along with a group of monsters that specifically prey on humans...! ... Just thinking about it sends shivers down the spine

Roar

Lin Chao did not approach immediately, but instead observed from the side

This statement did not have a significant effect in the old days, but it became immediately apparent in the apocalypse. Lin Chao was able to survive from being an orphan to the age of nineteen, relying on his understanding of the importance of time from a young age. While others were sleeping, he was contemplating how to hunt the corrupted young mice. While others were huddled in their small houses, afraid to face the monsters, he was silently training his body

Lin Chao smiled faintly and said, "There is still a long way to go; one must learn to conserve energy. If you are not going to sleep, then do something; do not waste time"

Lin Chao immediately crouched down, putting on a pre-prepared black plastic bag over his palm, and then used the flying knife at his side to cut open its chest.

With his current physique, if he were to display some advanced marksmanship, it would only be superficial, akin to a mere facade, lacking substantial lethality

Lin Chao did not go inside; there should be no living person left inside. He proceeded along the corridor towards the seventeenth floor

The initial stage of the corpse is quite simple, with many weaknesses

In situations where the body is severely dehydrated, they instinctively fear heat and can be driven away by high temperatures. However, if there is a scent of blood in the high temperatures, they will recklessly rush towards it, as their instinct to feed outweighs their instinct to fear

This familiar air

Rely on oneself

She has always believed that her psychological resilience is quite strong. While other girls scream in fear at the sight of a mouse, she finds them rather cute. When others see a snake and become weak in the knees, she remains unfazed. As long as it is not poisonous, she does not fear it. Others are afraid of corpses, but she took a course in medical dissection during her college studies, and she feels an inexplicable excitement at the sight of corpses and blood

Lin Chao unlocked the anti-theft chain, gently pulled open the door, and a cool breeze blew in from outside, mingled with a strong smell of blood and a faint odor of decay

When fighting against corpses, the arms are the most susceptible to injury. Even the slightest scratch can potentially lead to an infection throughout the entire arm, which may subsequently result in complete infection and transformation into a corpse

Currently, the corpses in the first infection state exhibit no agility, no intelligence, and the retinas in their pupils have been eroded by the virus, resulting in blurred vision; they can only clearly see objects a few meters away.

The entire skull exploded like a watermelon, with red and white brain matter splattering everywhere. The decayed hand of the old man finally ceased its movement, and then fell down weakly.

Moreover, it is also afraid of light

The next day, as dawn broke, Lin Chao got out of bed

It was only after midnight that the eerie cries of the corpses gradually diminished. In the community and on the streets, there were hardly any signs of life left, only some wandering corpses and others gnawing on human remains. Scattered everywhere were remnants of limbs that had been reduced to mere white bones.

Time is precious

Knowing their weaknesses, Lin Chao had many ways to cope. However, he chose not to act at night. First, these corpses are very active at night; they can detect the location of living people without the need for eyes. Second, their speed at night is approximately one-third faster than during the day

Their fatal weakness lies in the skull

After she left the room, Lin Chao noticed that it was still early, and since it was too noisy outside, even if he forced himself to sleep, the quality would not be good. He took an iron rod and went to the balcony to begin practicing his shooting skills

Lin Shiyu felt a stir in her heart and immediately nodded

Lin Shiyu silently recited a phrase in her heart and quietly clenched her small hand

First, a steel rod is essential. Secondly, the purchased throwing knives should be brought along, three in total, tucked into the seams of the pants legs, with the weight being just right, ensuring that it does not affect one's speed of movement

Breathe deeply

This means that as soon as there is a slight wound on your body, they will swarm towards you like sharks in the sea

Lin Chao arrived at the window, at this moment the community and the streets were already stained with large patches of blood, resembling blooming roses, filled with a pungent smell of blood

Lin Chao experienced a fleeting sensation of returning to a future existence, where the daily struggle for survival amidst bloodshed and wilderness battles vividly resurfaced in his mind. The blood within him seemed to gradually heat up, and every cell in his body adjusted to a state of alertness reminiscent of his survival days

This night is destined to be tumultuous

Without a heart, they are still alive, because the circulatory system within the decaying body has already died, making the presence or absence of a heart irrelevant. The structure of the brain is much more complex; even if most brain cells are dead, as long as the nerve center remains, biological micro-waves can still control it to respond.

With a sharp "crack," its head caved inward, leaving a distinct and deep mark resembling a stick. If it were a living person, it would likely be in excruciating pain, but it felt nothing at all, continuing to screech sharply as it lunged forward.

My left hand is tired, I switch to my right hand, my right hand is tired, then I switch back to my left hand

After preparing everything, Lin Chao noticed that Lin Shiyu had not yet woken up, so he did not disturb her. He left a note on the table, telling her not to worry, and then, holding the iron rod, he went to the front of the security door

To deal with these early monsters and corpses, a single smashing technique is sufficient

The iron rod in hand suddenly lifted, striking down fiercely like a cleaver

Lin Chao did not retreat, did not retreat, but immediately flipped over the railing and jumped down, bringing his size 42 shoe down hard on its rotting face, kicking its entire body backward. Even though its strength was three times that of a human, Lin Chao, using the force of his descent, was still beyond its ability to withstand

Lin Chao struck down with the third stick once again

He quietly observed these decaying corpses

This is the end of the world

This is a decayed face, with eyes turned white, the skin on the face wrinkled and rotting almost to the point of falling off, more than half of the face smeared with fresh blood, the complexion twisted and hideous, and a piece of flesh with skin still held in the mouth

The iron rod collided with its skull, and the weight of the rod combined with the speed of the swing and the force of gravity resulted in a blow powerful enough to shatter a human skull

Hearing is also quite average, with some corpses being deaf, their eardrums eroded by decaying flesh

He learned to throw flying knives from a young age, honing his basic skills by practicing with thrown stones. After becoming an Evolver, he accumulated experience and made significant progress, enabling him to master two A-level skills by the age of nineteen, which is an astonishing achievement in later generations

Suddenly, the old man raised his head

Lin Chao arrived in the living room, taking advantage of the fact that the city's power grid had not yet been interrupted, and cooked some porridge using the rice cooker. After eating his fill, he prepared to go out hunting

However, the nature of today is entirely different

The corpses of later generations are terrifyingly powerful, possessing not only some peculiar abilities but also human intelligence. They can devise strategies and set traps, making them nearly impossible to defend against

In the moment of falling, Lin Chao's iron rod whistled as it came crashing down fiercely

Lin Chao was exhausted and drenched in sweat. After wiping himself dry with a towel, he chose to go to sleep

The only noteworthy aspect is that its sense of smell is exceptionally sensitive, approximately ten times that of humans, which is an exaggerated degree, equivalent to one-fourth of a dog's nose. A dog can directly track the location of a target by following subtle scents; unless you eliminate the scent, it is virtually impossible to evade detection

It is precisely because of these two sets of Class A combat skills that he has been able to survive time and again from the jaws of monsters. Had it not been for that unfortunate encounter with a rare awakened being, he would have lived even longer

Thus, a headshot is the only way to kill them

He did not practice other tricks, but focused solely on this one gun technique

Just after turning the corner, Lin Chao heard a faint swallowing sound, which was exceptionally clear in the silent corridor. He leaned forward and looked down from the handrail, and immediately saw an old man sitting on the stairs, with his back to him, his shoulders trembling continuously, as if he were crying

In the old man's arms, there lay a significant portion of a woman's body, and his shoulders trembled as he was gnawing on the corpse of this woman

This is the moment that Lin Chao and others have been waiting for

The skull did not shatter as a result; he swung the stick down again, and at that moment, the old man's decaying corpse had already risen from the ground, roaring as it lunged at him once more

... ...

The elderly man's decayed corpse had not had time to lift its feet, tripping over the stair step, and immediately leaned forward, collapsing at Lin Chao's feet

Lin Chao couldn't help but smile slightly; it was indeed somewhat difficult for her. If an ordinary person were to encounter such a situation, they would likely be so frightened that they would lose all composure and be unable to take in anything. It is already quite remarkable that she could maintain her rationality. Moreover, with the outside noise so loud, filled with various cries and shouts, it is truly hard for anyone to fall asleep

A dull sound echoed as it struck the skull

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The most important thing is

Bang

"I can't sleep..." Lin Shiyu said with a sense of grievance

Lin Shiyu widened her eyes and said, "Can you still sleep?"

"Go to sleep." Lin Chao said to Lin Shiyu, who looked worried.

Thud

Call! Call!

Smash

He glanced at the community outside the window. After a night had passed, the community and the streets were devoid of any people, leaving only some wandering corpses. These corpses, having been eroded by the virus overnight, had their flesh and blood swollen, resembling putrid floating bodies that had been soaked in water for several months, making it difficult to discern their original appearance

The old man discarded half of the woman's body, roaring as he lunged at Lin Chao with clawing gestures, the moving prey heightening his excitement

He first armed himself

Bang

The iron rod swung in the night, emitting a series of whistling sounds

He pulled the door shut behind him, instantly isolating himself in another world. The stench of decay in the air grew increasingly intense. He took a deep breath, then gripped the iron rod tightly, casting his gaze towards the other three rooms around him

There are still traces of blood on the floor

Lin Chao's expression was calm as he quickly scanned his surroundings. After confirming that there was no second corpse, he finally let out a sigh of relief

It is so noisy outside, how can one sleep

It is still the same point

Subsequently, Lin Chao rolled some thinner fashion magazines around his arm and tightly wrapped them with tape to serve as wrist guards

Lin Chao's expression was calm as he immediately took two steps back

Only smash

If you are not feeling sleepy, you might as well play on the computer; at this time, the internet should still be up, and it is likely that there is already a lot of commotion online said Lin Chao with a light smile