"No, not at all," Han Shuang tried to see through the other person but could never manage to. At their first meeting, Xu Zeyang had said this guy must be somewhat crazy, and now she really didn’t know what to say.
Lin Fan said, "Oh, then it’s fine. Books need to be read slowly. If you read too quickly, it’s like you haven’t read them at all."
Lao Mao repaired the car with his toolbox, while Wen Jie and Xu Zeyang foolishly stared at Lin Fan, shocked by the scene before them.
Xu Zeyang also thought about the situation in the library.
He quietly came to Lao Mao’s side and whispered that this was the crazy person they had seen in the library.
Lao Mao, who was fixing the car, almost didn’t hold onto his tools properly and threw glances at Xu Zeyang, signaling him not to spout nonsense; if the other party heard, it could be lethal.
Han Shuang asked, "Did you kill all these zombies?"
Lin Fan replied, "Yeah, I heard the siren yesterday and came to see how the shelter was doing. I strolled over from Sunshine District without expecting to run into so many zombies. But it’s fine now, I’ve killed them all. The apocalypse is indeed dangerous and unfriendly. You guys surviving amidst so many zombies is really impressive."
Hearing his affirmation.
Han Shuang was in disbelief, her eyes flickering with shock.
Lao Mao’s tools fell to the ground, he picked them up again, and continued repairing the car, trying to suppress his astonishment.
Xu Zeyang and Wen Jie were full of question marks, wondering how it was possible to kill so many zombies. They had struggled to survive in the apocalypse, while this person wielded a sword, swinging it as if it were nothing.
And this was the same guy they had previously thought was crazy.
Han Shuang really wanted to understand the true nature of this young man before her, but regretfully, she couldn’t. She always felt a mysterious aura around him, or maybe it shouldn’t be called mysterious but straightforward—whatever he had to say, he would say it directly without any pretense. This was very rare for her to encounter.
"You guys must have had a tough time," Lin Fan remarked.
"No worries, hardships will pass. I have a part-time job as an agent. Your shelter is gone now, would you be interested in renting a house in my area? I think Sunshine District would suit you well," Lin Fan offered.
"Why would you let us go there?" Han Shuang asked, sounding like a typical female antagonist from a novel, who loses her mind when she encounters the protagonist, constantly questioning why, without even suspecting any ulterior motive in the other person.
To Han Shuang, there was no need to dwell on such matters. When faced with absolute power, any doubt seemed like a childish tantrum. Your skepticism is like a joke in front of the powerful. To the strong, I don’t even take you seriously, yet you act as if you are very important.
Doubts only exist between people on the same level.
Could the person who had killed so many zombies be considered on the same level?
Lin Fan said, "I see the hope in your eyes, the determination to fight against the apocalypse, the trust and unity among friends. I want to invite you to Sunshine District to join a group of hopeful people, to work together and grow that hope until it envelops the whole Huang city, and even the country."
Without hesitation, Han Shuang responded, "We are willing."
She, too, saw sincerity, welcome, and friendliness in Lin Fan’s eyes, none of those hidden thoughts. Having fought her way here, she had seen too much danger and was already at her limit.
The same went for Lao Mao, Xu Zeyang, Wen Jie... all of them. Having a place to call home would be a spiritual elevation.
Qin Si ran over and knelt before Lin Fan with a plop.
"Big brother, my spirit... please, save me, take me with you," he begged.
At this moment, he was no longer a gang leader but a little brother who had witnessed Lin Fan kill all the zombies in front of him, just hoping to follow the other and make it through the apocalypse.
When kneeling, one must be resolute.
Han Shuang and the others looked at Qin Si, naturally aware of what he was like. She wanted to warn Lin Fan, but before she had time to think it through, she already heard Lin Fan’s response.
"Sorry, but I see viciousness in your eyes; you’re not a good person. I just can’t find any evidence against you, so I can’t take you to the police station. Just try to live well on your own, and strive not to harm others. If one day I see regret in your eyes, I’ll give you a chance," Lin Fan stated.
Qin Si pleaded, "Big brother, don’t be , I can’t survive on my own, I promise I’ll change."
"Change isn’t something you profess with your lips, you need to show it through actions. Alright, I need to take them back now. Maybe we’ll meet again," Lin Fan said, unwilling to deal with a vicious person.
He was willing to say so much, just because the other party was human.
Lin Fan was accustomed to walking, while Lao Mao followed behind in a car.
What had just happened had a huge impact on Han Shuang and the others.
The sound of a helicopter came.
Everyone looked up at the sky, the helicopter wasn’t flying very high, and a voice came from the loudspeaker.
"Damn you, you actually refused me. I, Qin Si, am someone who seeks revenge for the slightest grievance. I’ll definitely make you regret this. You won’t take me with you, right? Then I’ll use the loudspeaker to draw all the zombies to your side," Qin Si’s voice came through the loudspeaker, sounding insane. He knew Lin Fan was formidable, but I’m up in the sky, let’s see if you have the guts to fly up here and chop at me.
There were only one or two scattered zombies, which Lin Fan easily dispatched.
As for the helicopter above, he frowned; such behavior was despicable and constituted intentional harm to others, even posing a threat to their lives.
Han Shuang and the others didn’t know what to do and could only say it was utterly shameless.
Lin Fan muttered to himself, "I’m giving you a three-second chance."
Lin Fan drew out the Sword of Sorrow and, under the puzzled gazes of Han Shuang and the others, slashed at the helicopter above.
The seemingly intact helicopter was as if sliced by some sharp edge and was immediately split in half, crashing toward the ground. Knowing the consequences of a helicopter crash, Lin Fan swiftly swung his sword, and the helicopter was continuously divided, breaking into countless small pieces as they fell.
As for Qin Si... he seemed to have disappeared.
Xu Zeyang stared wide-eyed and stammered, "Sword Qi?"
Han Shuang, Lao Mao, and Wen Jie all watched Lin Fan with stupefaction.
They all thought... this must be what Sword Qi is.
Lin Fan said with a smile, "Don’t get excited, it’s quite simple. You just need to wave the sword at a speed of 39 degrees per second, and the tip of the sword will cause a circular sonic boom that flies towards the opponent, though your hand seems to have to withstand a centrifugal force of 41 tons."
"That’s what I heard from users online, not sure if it’s correct."