Chapter Nine, Poisoned Corpse

Some onlookers stared at these poisoned corpses, which, under the scorching sun, had dried out. The blackened flesh clung to the bones, taking various forms as they lay scattered on the road. Some had been run over by cars, their bones shattered like pie crusts. There were also a few newer poisoned corpses, from which a bluish liquid seeped out of the bullet holes.

Zhou An and Lan Xi said simultaneously: "I have met Captain Xu."

However, regardless of the circumstances, Zhou Zheng is ultimately the son of the leader, and this fact cannot be changed

Walking self-absorbedly to the front of the checkpoint, there are some fortifications built here, primarily established to counter the poisonous corpses. A large iron gate stands in the middle of the road, forming a barrier. The soldiers stationed here possess at least the level of apprentice warriors, and each is equipped with firearms

Zhou Zheng noticed that under his shot, the red health bar above the poisoned corpse's head suddenly decreased by one-tenth

Xu Li moved his lips slightly but ultimately did not say anything further

"Uncle Xu, it was my insistence to come out and take a look; it has nothing to do with them," Zhou Zheng said flatly.

The absence of a scope on the 03 model made Zhou Zheng feel somewhat regretful, yet it did not hinder his shooting performance

The level is permeated with a faint stench, emanating from the corpses of the poisoned bodies.

Upon witnessing that skills can truly be applied in reality, an uncontrollable sense of excitement surged within. If it were not for Xu Li and the others beside him, Zhou Zheng would have genuinely wanted to laugh heartily at the sky.

Zhou Anhe and Tu Shu Lanxi did not dare to breathe a word, for they were well aware of Xu Li's formidable reputation

To be honest, Zhou Zheng does not like this foul smell

Zhou Zheng knew that the opportunity had arrived

The attributes of the thief character reveal another characteristic: an extraordinary visual acuity that surpasses that of others. For instance, while the sentry tower, standing over ten meters high, has yet to detect these shadows, Zhou Zheng has already noticed them.

Gazing at the poisoned corpse marked with numerous red dots, Zhou Zheng slightly adjusted the gun's muzzle

Xu Li stood beside Zhou Zheng, watching Zhou Zheng with great enthusiasm, feeling speechless. Are these poisoned corpses really that appealing?

The first and second level toxic corpses are merely of ordinary nature

The appearance of several toxic corpses has become a frequent occurrence in recent times, and the personnel at the checkpoints have already grown accustomed to it. Upon hearing the captain's count, only a few soldiers approached the firing holes, readied their weapons, and awaited the arrival of these toxic corpses

In the eye sockets, there is a hint of red above the heads of these seven poisonous corpses, which should be their health bars. The iron-blue poisonous corpses emit a faint red glow in Zhou Zheng's eyes, indicating that they possess aggressive intent, signifying that they are foes rather than friends

The soldiers on the battlefield are very familiar with different signals, such as the one now, which represents a low-level alert, indicating that the danger is not significant.

How did this little rascal of a leader end up here

And *the picture book* "What do you want to do?" Xu Li furrowed her brows

To deal with the undead, the head is their primary fatal point; often, a bullet hitting the head will cause them to lose all vitality.

Bang ... ...

Zhou Zheng merely smiled, but did not respond

The weaknesses of a poisoned corpse are primarily concentrated in the head, followed by the neck, and then at the joints of the legs

The crisp sound of gunfire rang out, and the bullet whistled as it shot forth, instantly bursting a bluish liquid from the chest of the poisoned corpse. The bullet created a bullet hole the size of two fingers in the chest, yet it only caused the poisoned corpse to pause momentarily, as if provoked, its pace suddenly quickening

At this moment, Xu Li finally turned his gaze to Zhou Zheng and said: "Young Master, your father has just left the besieged city. Why are you not staying properly inside? The outside is fraught with danger. If something were to happen, how would I explain it to your father?"

Young master, it is better to return; there is nothing worth seeing here

Zhou Zheng was staring ahead, for he saw several indistinct shadows appearing at the end of the road, far away from here

The sound of "wuwu" emanated from the mouths of these poisoned corpses, sending a chill down one's spine

In his memory, Zhou Zheng still recognized Xu Li, a fierce warrior under the command of the old man. He smiled politely and said, "Hello, Uncle Xu"

Zhou Zheng squinted his eyes, staring at one of the approaching poisonous corpses, secretly activating his weakness scan in his mind

Regardless of his dislike for Xu Li and the books, he could not show it. He instructed a subordinate beside him, "Keep a close watch." After receiving a response, Xu Li did not climb down the stairs of the watchtower; instead, he pressed his hand against the railing of the watchtower, pushed himself up, and leaped down from the watchtower.

Xu Li stood atop the watchtower of the checkpoint, his brow furrowed. He carried an AMR2 heavy sniper rifle on his back and wore a belt of metal ammunition, adorned with thumb-sized, golden bullets. Xu Li had a somewhat rugged appearance; at thirty-five, he was in the prime of his life, possessing a strong and sturdy build, and was a fierce warrior within the besieged city.

At level 1, the thief's skill tree only unlocks the first skill: Weakness Scan, a basic skill of the thief that allows the user to identify the weak points of a target. This skill is ineffective if the target is more than 10 levels higher than the character

The leader's son bears far more responsibilities than others, yet has been unable to step into the realm of martial artists for a long time; this is his fatal flaw

Holding the Type 03, Zhou Zheng said: "Uncle Xu, can I take care of these few poisoned corpses?"

Perhaps influenced by memories of the past, Zhou Zheng did not feel the fear he had imagined towards these chilling corpses.

Standing at the checkpoint, there are numerous corpses ahead, all of which are poisoned bodies

Standing at the shooting hole, there is a sense of superiority from a high vantage point

Pointing ahead, the sentry on the watchtower soon noticed the situation on the road. Through the telescope, the true condition of the dark figure could be clearly seen

A "poison corpse" refers to a zombie, but it differs from the zombies depicted in the movie "Resident Evil." The poison corpse is also decayed, but its skin exhibits a dark bluish hue, appearing greenish and black from a distance, exuding toxicity. Due to this characteristic, people prefer to refer to it as a poison corpse rather than a zombie

The watchtower, standing over ten meters high, emitted a faint "thud" sound as Xu Li landed on the ground with both feet.

Xu Liyue nodded slightly, his tone somewhat stern: "You two, do you not realize that danger lurks everywhere here? How can you still be fooling around with the young master? Take the young master back to the city now, otherwise, if the leader finds out, he will surely strip the skin off your backs."

Xu Li took the binoculars hanging around his neck: "Seven poisonous corpses, four first-level, three second-level"

In his past life, Zhou Zheng had never touched a gun, yet he could not resist the influence of a predecessor who had practiced with one and possessed a natural talent for shooting, skillfully handling a firearm. With these memories, Zhou Zheng's shooting skills were not lacking; he raised the Type 03 rifle and aimed at a distant target

The corpses before the checkpoint are all those killed by gunfire

Zhou Zheng's memory also has the appearance of a poisoned corpse, but for the current Zhou Zheng, it is still the first time seeing the true form of a poisoned corpse

It is alright, Uncle Xu, I will just stroll around this area

In the early stages, the function of this weakness scan may seem somewhat trivial, but the facts at https://www.hetushu.com prove that by the late game, its impact is truly remarkable. When facing monsters, a single weakness scan often marks the weaknesses on the monsters, resulting in damage that frequently becomes double critical damage.

The three-tiered warrior, equipped with this highly precise AMR2, has always been an iron wall in the level.

A sharp yet not piercing whistle sounded, neither hurried nor abrupt, but rather gentle.

Uncle Xu, there is a situation

This seemingly useless skill in the early stages becomes extraordinarily powerful in the later stages

Xu Li felt helpless; a few first or second level poisonous corpses were not considered a crisis, and he could only agree with Zhou Zheng. With him around, even a few poisonous corpses could not stir up much trouble.

Zhou Zheng merely chuckled lightly; he took down the Type 03 rifle, skillfully checked it, and confirmed that the firearm was in optimal condition

There is a play

The toxic corpses are further divided into many levels. Ordinary toxic corpses are not particularly frightening; what is truly terrifying are the toxic corpses that possess higher levels. Some advanced toxic corpses cannot be penetrated by bullets, let alone have their skulls torn open, which would injure the brain tissue inside.

In an instant, a dozen or so red dots appeared on the body of the poisoned corpse

Xu Li is not particularly interested in Zhou Zheng

According to Zhou Zheng's conjecture, the joints of the legs are referred to as weaknesses primarily because the undead rely on their legs for movement. Once the joints are shattered, they lose their ability to move, and their threat level decreases significantly.