Chapter 5, Shooting

The crossbow possesses an advantage that firearms cannot match, which is its almost silent operation, even quieter than firearms equipped with suppressors

Reality is ultimately reality, and it cannot be compensated for by the scenes from memory. It seems that satisfying one's hunger also comes with its own drawbacks. Resisting the urge to vomit the food she had just eaten, Yang Xiaoyou thought helplessly, and then glanced again at the figure lying on the ground.

The primary objectives for this visit to Kapa City have been largely achieved, with the first one already completed, and the next step is to further refine and enhance the outcomes.

The pale complexion seemed to reflect his inner turmoil. As soon as he emerged, he leaned against the corner of the trash can and pretended to gag, completely lacking the composure he had when he began shooting

Merely retaining the most basic instincts, along with an insatiable sense of hunger that can never be satisfied

It was during those initial years as a test subject that I managed to address these lingering concerns, while simultaneously enhancing my physical form through neurological improvements.

As it stands, although the range is merely ten meters, it is sufficient for Yang Xiaoyou in front of him. Given his current abilities, even if the range exceeded ten meters, he would likely be unable to achieve precise shooting. The range that is completely within his capabilities is just right.

What is most terrifying is his left leg in the lower half of his body; the calf area of the left leg appears to have been completely torn apart due to the accident involving the red sports car. Through the wound, one can clearly see the fractured leg bone and the pink, writhing tendons.

Initially, Mingming was retching, but now, after directly pulling out the crossbow bolt smeared with brain matter, he merely wrinkled his brow in disgust, as the other discomforts in his body had significantly diminished

It seems that in the future, I will need to spend more time practicing in this area, but for now, I must first find a way to quickly locate that 'bodyguard'...

Perhaps due to the influence of those fragments in his memory, although Yang Xiaoyou initially appeared quite unaccustomed, his adaptation speed was significantly faster than that of an ordinary person

In the entire alley of https://m.hetushu.com, there were only two sounds: the hissing of water columns falling, "shh-shh," and the occasional sound made by the figure wandering about.

After being struck by this arrow, the figure unexpectedly swayed forward a couple of steps before collapsing straight down, splattering some rather filthy water stains on the ground, with the body occasionally twitching.

After waving twice in the air and shaking off the dirt from the crossbow bolt, Yang Xiaoyou also rinsed it with the splashes of water from the hose while thinking to herself

In a secluded alley between two buildings, a damaged water pipe continuously sprays jets of water outward, creating several murky puddles on the ground, further adding to the disorder of the already dirty alley, which is made even more unkempt by the presence of two large trash bins

The only aspect that provided Yang Xiaoyou with a slight sense of relief was that, due to the nature of this virus, there had not been many instances of large-scale outbreaks under the intense pressure of military and violent organizations in various countries, with the largest outbreak being comparable to the one in Kapa City.

The infection of corpses by the TH virus is precisely what makes this peculiar virus most terrifying

At the very moment he turned around again, a metallic arrow shot through the back of his head, piercing his skull and emerging directly from his eye, taking the eyeball with it and fixing it onto his head

In Yang Xiaoyou's memory, although the sporadic outbreaks of the TH virus claimed many lives, the actual number of 'killings' was still far less than that of the Black Death, which had swept across Europe in those years

With a creaking sound, after the figure fell to the ground, the relatively intact lid of the trash can was completely flipped open, and then a young man, slightly disheveled and with a somewhat refined appearance, crawled out from within.

At this moment, in such an alley, there lingers a swaying figure, which upon closer inspection reveals itself to be a severely injured Caucasian.

In such circumstances, the memory of that self who has already reached a peak state is also exceptionally cautious when facing these situations involving mhetushu.com.

While searching for antibodies, Yang Xiaoyou is also able to conveniently accomplish another objective

Due to the difficulty in finding high-strength elastic strings and suitable materials for the crossbow body, this handmade crossbow can only ensure accuracy and an effective range of approximately ten meters, which is significantly less compared to military crossbows that can achieve effective ranges exceeding one hundred meters. Additionally, the total number of crossbow bolts and spare bolts is only two.

At that moment, a faint sound of metal scraping emerged from the vicinity of the relatively intact trash bin.

The eyes, devoid of focus and lacking any vitality, revealed a dead gray hue. The bloodstains on his head had already congealed on his face, giving his extremely pale complexion a sinister appearance. The disheveled shirt had been completely stained a dark red by blood, and its owner seemed to have no desire to tidy himself up.

It seemed that nothing unusual had been discovered, yet the allure of the broken water pipe appeared to be even greater. After being momentarily stunned by the sudden sound, the white man turned back to the vicinity of the broken water pipe, allowing the splashing water to drench him.

As the tendons writhed, the white man continued to move with a noticeable limp, and despite the terrifying wound, very little blood had flowed, as if it had completely coagulated. This scene truly evoked a sense of eeriness.

If it were not for this rough appearance and their identity as a student travel group, it would have been directly regarded as an ordinary craft. Furthermore, if it were to be reinforced, it would likely be impossible to transport it by plane even as a package.

The primary culprit behind the burst water pipe was a red sports car that had crashed headfirst into a wall, while the surrounding air was permeated with the stench of rotting garbage and a strong odor of leaking gasoline

After getting somewhat accustomed to that disgusting manner of death, he also forced himself to approach the corpse, pulling the steel arrow out from the back of the head, accompanied by some repulsive red and white viscous fluid.

The time of the virus's secondary mutation, if I remember correctly, occurred twenty hours after it infected itself at https://m.hetushu.com.

In such cases, if someone is bitten or scratched by an infected corpse, the probability of infection is nearly 100 percent

However, before that, one must first ensure their own survival. During the period of my unconsciousness, the TH virus, which had once caused global panic, completely broke out in the urban area of Kappa City without any restrictions

Once an infected individual dies, the virus will begin a second mutation. The originally singular virus will undergo several complex mutations with clearly defined roles, allowing those who should have died to be 'revived,' while simultaneously losing all cognitive abilities

Originally, he believed that although his overall qualities and health were now comparable to those of a healthy adult, he still had a slight edge in agility. In this situation, relying on his solid combat skills would significantly enhance his chances of survival in the upcoming actions. Coupled with his understanding of the circumstances, the risks should have been minimized.

Due to Yang Xiaoyou's apparent 'active cooperation' at that time, she was somewhat aware of certain parameters and details regarding the experiments. One point was that if she could inject the corresponding virus antibodies before the virus underwent a secondary mutation after being infected with the TH Virus No. 7, then theoretically, a more perfect effect could be achieved

After all, a corpse can survive for no more than half a month without sufficient nutrient intake, and its consumption of food is mostly limited to fresh meat, which is not abundant.

It is fortunate that I have been reminded now. Although the combat skills in my memory are quite proficient, I have not engaged in any actual fighting practice in reality. If I had not noticed the problem and had a close-quarters battle with the corpse of Da Tong, it would have been tragic to realize the issue only at that moment. Looking at his increasingly open palm, Yang Xiaoyou's expression also darkened.

However, one has ultimately made sufficient psychological preparations and possesses a certain level of confidence; the person who was killed had, in theory, already died before being shot by oneself

It now appears that the "solid combat skills" can no longer be relied upon. During a brief test a few days ago, it became clear that the awkwardness of the techniques was not solely due to the somewhat inept physique of a typical homebody, but rather that I fundamentally lacked any combat skills. Clumsily mimicking certain movements was merely a case of copying without understanding.

One could say that this feeling of nausea is, in a true sense, Yang Xiaoyou's first experience.

In other words, in order to perfectly conceal oneself and eliminate all concerns, one has more than ten hours to search for the antibody

Being prepared is indeed a good thing. After feeling about eighty percent full, Yang Xiaoyou also took out another item from her travel bag that occupied a small portion of the space: a beautifully crafted wooden crossbow, seemingly used as a decorative piece at home.

Regardless of how unique one's blood may be, the TH-7 virus is ultimately a highly destructive and infectious virus. Once it parasitizes within one's body, even if one is asymptomatic, there remains a risk of infecting others or being detected.

In my memory, at that time, due to extreme hunger, all other sensations were completely overshadowed by this feeling of hunger, making me resemble a starving wolf before finding food to fill my stomach. In contrast, my reactions are not as pronounced now. Once I found food to satisfy my hunger, I had already become much more accustomed to it

The time spent on integration was seven hours, which means, according to the conclusions drawn by that group of lunatics, there are still more than ten hours of optimal injection time remaining. While fiddling with the handmade crossbow and conducting the final checks, Yang Xiaoyou glanced at the watch while simultaneously calculating in her mind.

Although the probability of this is quite small, Yang Xiaoyou does not wish to leave this uncertain factor unchecked; the almost pathological sense of crisis in his heart constantly urges him.

Currently, I only have two crossbow bolts, and I must not waste one unless absolutely necessary before finding the next suitable weapon

Beside the mercenary known as 'Frostwind Snow Princess', Feng Lin, there is another human elite, Luo Guohui, the 'Night Reaper', who was both a mentor and a friend in the past, yet their stances are completely different.

This handmade crossbow was crafted by him using the memories stored in his mind, along with the dexterous hands he honed through the regular creation of anime models and figurines on m.hetushu.com. Over the course of half a month, he utilized all the materials he could find or purchase online to complete it

However, at this moment, Yang Xiaoyou understood that, for the present, the entire city of Kappa had already completely fallen...

After reloading the string of the handmade crossbow and attaching the steel arrow, Yang Xiaoyou couldn't help but think with self-deprecation that if there were relatively safe locations in this city at this moment, aside from some sturdy shelters, the only two "safe zones" that could be moved would be...

Although the TH virus has poor airborne transmission capabilities, many individuals can naturally resist it through their immune systems. In fact, even after being exposed to the air and direct sunlight for four hours, the virus can be naturally disinfected. However, once the virus successfully infects the human body and undergoes its first mutation, its vitality and infectivity will significantly increase

As for the killing and the corpses, it is still necessary to continue today

To formally infiltrate the source of the virus outbreak, the Umbrella Laboratory beneath the Umbrella Building, I still need someone to assist me. I must once again "coincide" with him during that specific time period in my memory.

Even though I have been infected with the TH-7 virus and my body has undergone mutations, I learned this from that group of madmen at the research institute. Although I possess a certain level of resistance to other strains of the TH virus and am completely immune to airborne transmission, there remains a risk of infection and death if bitten or scratched.

As soon as the sound emerged, the white man who had been lingering instinctively turned his body in that direction, while a dull, faint 'creaking' sound emerged from his throat, somewhat akin to a low growl

Eliminate the residual traces of the TH-7 virus to prevent the detection of the virus's specificity during future program restarts, thereby avoiding the risk of self-awareness.

Infected individuals with viruses such as SARS, HIV, and hepatitis B do not exhibit significant external differences from the general population, making them relatively easy to spread. However, the TH virus, which presents clear symptoms, can still be effectively contained under lockdown policies implemented under high pressure.

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