Chapter 0002: Pickpocket

The zombie uncle approached Lu Chuan, standing rigidly in front of him, motionless, like a statue

The zombie uncle sat upright in the chair, standing out awkwardly from the others

When fear disappears, what remains is curiosity

Get up

The zombie uncle walks with the same cold, expressionless face, yet he does not attract attention

I do not know whether this fellow needs to eat or not

However, the zombie uncle was completely immobile, his face devoid of expression, and his two eyes stared vacantly at the pickpocket

pickpocket

The thought of it being a zombie gave Lu Chuan an unbearable feeling, and deep down, he had not yet accepted this reality

Walking slowly along the country path, from time to time some local villagers would pass by. The villagers merely glanced at the young man with the backpack and then paid him no further attention

Zombies are a type of monster devoid of emotions. After utilizing the disguiser system, they can only disguise their appearance, but cannot mask their expressions

Several owners could not help but call out

In the face of Lu Chuan's desperate pleas, the middle-aged zombie remained unmoved; it stopped when Lu Chuan stopped and followed when Lu Chuan walked away

Some quick-reacting individuals were frantically searching through their pockets and backpacks

Gradually, Lu Chuan's eyes brightened.

Let go

Lu Chuan sighed, yet he had no choice but to accept the fact that he possessed a zombie follower

There is no way around it; the bus route passes through popular areas, resulting in a higher number of passengers.

Otherwise, if a zombie were to appear in the modern world, what a terrifying piece of news that would be? The entire world would be in an uproar, and with the government's formidable capabilities, it would take mere moments to unearth itself.

A few passionate young university students were staring intently at the pickpocket

Being crammed together with a zombie, although it currently has the appearance of a human, Lu Chuan still cannot accept it. In such a small single room, if they were to be squeezed together, Lu Chuan can guarantee that he would not be able to sleep.

Intelligence quotient is a significant flaw

Putting down the terror in his heart, Lu Chuan felt his whole body go limp and sat down on the grass by the country path.

One hundred percent of strength, pain akin to a fracture, caused this pickpocket to cry out in agony

Almost devoid of intelligence, he is nothing more than a burden.

A chilling aura made this pickpocket's heart race with panic

Lu Chuan shook his head, thinking that if one were to expect a zombie to be as agile as a normal person, the survivors in the apocalypse would have long ceased to exist, and the extinction of humanity would be a matter of time.

Very straightforward, Lu Chuan lay on the grass, panting. Even if he were to die, he still wanted to take a break. If he continued running, he would be exhausted to death.

Clearly, it was previously due to his own excessive sensitivity, overwhelmed by fear. Lu Chuan looked up again at the sign atop the zombie uncle's head, and in a moment of calm, he was able to comprehend the content of the sign well.

Lu Chuan lacked even the strength to move his fingers, exhaustion had triumphed over terror

Now there is an additional ... . ... zombie, which is nothing short of a disaster for Lu Chuan's meager salary

Moreover, the zombie uncle no longer carries the virus, as it has long been isolated.

In the eyes of outsiders, what they always see is merely a middle-aged man with some issues in his head

From the country path to the national road at the village entrance, this area belongs to the outskirts of the provincial city, with buses leading into the urban area

Compared to the wheezing sound of the broken drum box in Luchuan, the zombie uncle does not even take a breath, lacking even the act of breathing

Just like in the movies, they detect food and will pounce on it without hesitation, even if there are mountains of knives and seas of fire in between

It is indeed chaotic

The pickpocket with a menacing glare indeed frightened quite a few people, causing them to instinctively shrink back.

As for that small place in Luchuan, it is suitable for one person to live in, but if a second person were to move in, it would definitely be very cramped

At present, Lu Chuan can only try to believe

My wallet

In just a moment, everyone on the bus was filled with righteous indignation

Upon encountering one university classmate after another, all of whom had secured positions in certain departments or companies through connections, Lu Chuan became exceedingly agitated. Consequently, he requested a week's leave from the company and returned to his hometown, seeking to distance himself from the bustling city and to regain his composure.

A follower who can follow instructions without hesitation is even more loyal and capable of execution than a bodyguard. If it were a human bodyguard, the command just given by Lu Chuan to sit down would certainly not result in the other party sitting down in the mud without hesitation, and they might even question Lu Chuan's instructions.

The people on the bus, in this state of motion and stillness, witnessed the tools in the hands of the pickpocket; how could there be any possibility of misunderstanding?

... ...

Puff!

Lu Chuan's gaze, however, was directed towards a young man beside him

Despite having accepted the existence of this zombie uncle, Lu Chuan still felt a chilling sensation sitting next to him, his heart racing with fear

The probing dagger, however, plunged fiercely into the heart of the zombie uncle, all the way to the hilt.

This young man appeared quite ordinary, with nothing unusual about him. However, Lu Chuan still noticed that he held a blade in one hand and a pair of scissors in the other. In just three to five seconds, he slashed open a girl's handbag and took out the wallet inside

After graduating from Luchuan University with a degree in Civil Engineering, I found myself working as a supervisor for a decoration company, earning just over 3,000 yuan a month. This salary, when compared to coastal cities, can only be considered as that of a general laborer. Due to my family's difficult circumstances and being new to society, I had no choice but to endure this low salary for the time being

Continuing the emptiness of the zombies, the zombie uncle resembles a soulless walking corpse even more.

Lu Chuan smiled wryly, thinking that he could not just throw it on the street; if the masquerader system were to fail, the consequences that might ensue would be truly difficult to estimate

On the bus to the suburbs, Lu Chuan sat by the window

... ...

The dilemma for Lu Chuan lies here. His limited salary requires him to send 2,000 yuan to his parents every month, and after covering his living expenses and rent with the remaining over 1,000 yuan, he barely manages to get by

In this linear mode of thinking, the actions of the zombie uncle are devoid of any subtlety, his movements are so forceful that they seem to grasp the opponent's hand like an iron clamp. The distinction between zombies and humans lies in the utilization of strength, which can be executed with complete efficacy.

This single word has emerged in everyone's mind

Let us take it one step at a time

Standing like a pine, sitting like a bell, is perhaps the best description of the zombie uncle

Renovation companies are rarely found within the city center; they tend to relocate to wherever the city's expansion reaches.

The attendant is precisely the role of the zombie uncle

The pickpocket is likely an ordinary person, but the zombie uncle is not human at all. In the dictionary of a zombie's thinking, the word 'dodge' does not exist, and it has no understanding of what fear means

Another explanation, the literal meaning is easy to understand, it automatically equipped a disguise exterior, which should be this so-called disguise exterior, that transformed the terrifying and fearsome zombie into the middle-aged man we see today

About a year has passed since it began

Without hesitation, the zombie uncle stood up, standing straight in front of Lu Chuan

The thinking of zombies is entirely linear

Facing the standing zombie uncle, Lu Chuan circled around a few times, observing with curiosity. Externally, the zombie uncle bore no difference from a middle-aged human uncle; in appearance, there was not a hint of flaw to be discerned.

Since it is a subordinate, it is a half-bodyguard assigned by the zombie factory to its own subordinates. It will not attack itself, but will only mechanically follow its own commands

On the country path, Lu Chuan issued commands

My mobile phone

Seeing the unexpected deterrent effect, and under the eerie presence of the zombie uncle, the pickpocket suddenly lost control of his emotions and thrust the dagger fiercely.

Pickpockets are rarely seen in the urban area, but they are still active on buses outside these suburbs. The police presence is weak in the suburbs, which facilitates their activities

The small renovation company where Lu Chuan is employed is no exception. Unlike larger companies, small renovation firms cannot casually establish a branch or a point of service; instead, they directly relocate their headquarters.

The zombie uncle stood up and walked in front of the young pickpocket, his hand darting out like lightning to grab the young pickpocket's hand just as he was about to pull out a small wallet with his tool.

Gasping for breath, Lu Chuan took the opportunity to sort out everything that had happened.

Oh dear

Lu Chuan stared unblinkingly at the zombie uncle and issued another command

Knowing that the zombie uncle no longer posed a threat to him, Lu Chuan was finally able to stop running in fear

Who would have thought that when returning to the provincial capital from my hometown, such a mysterious event would occur

The zombie uncle, who had been standing in front of Lu Chuan with a cold and expressionless demeanor, sat down without hesitation after receiving Lu Chuan's command, completely ignoring the dust on the path.

Lu Chuan let out a sigh, knowing full well it was his own attendant, but what of it

Ordinary individuals can only utilize 60% of their strength, while trained individuals, such as weightlifters and boxers, can reach up to 80%, which is already the limit

If one is to die, then let it be so

Alright, you win

Scold that neighbor, I will let you meddle in my affairs more.

In the Celestial Empire, one tends to remain indifferent when matters do not concern oneself. However, the situation is different now; when someone stands up, this attitude can instantly transform into opportunism.

After conducting some research, Lu Chuan discovered that this zombie uncle still retained the mindlessness characteristic of zombies

In a crowd, the appearance of the zombie uncle would not raise any issues, yet he would still stand out at a glance, much like a mentally challenged child among the masses, undeniably conspicuous

The bus was already crowded, and the occasional jolts from the braking provided convenience to the other party

Observing the other party taking advantage of the bus's sudden stop and the crowd's congestion, he managed to successfully execute three transactions in just a few short minutes. His technique was seasoned, and even after achieving his goal, he remained unfazed.

Suddenly

After walking a considerable distance with anxiety, Lu Chuan finally felt at ease. The function of the Pretender system is such that it will not become ineffective under any circumstances unless its own command is revoked.

... ...

one hundred percent loyalty

This kind of execution is indeed as described, exceedingly rigid.

Sit down

The bus is very crowded and quickly becomes full

This stab is more of a probe; a normal person would definitely evade it or retreat, thereby allowing him to escape

This pickpocket is young, yet very experienced. With one hand, he directly pulls out a dagger from his waist, his eyes gleaming with ferocity. If he loses control, the people in this vehicle could potentially beat him to a pulp and then send him to the police station. To avoid this outcome, he must instill fear in them

It can execute simple instructions, but when it comes to more complex ones, it becomes utterly confused, akin to a chicken talking to a duck