Following the transport plane?
This place isn’t exactly close to Huang City.
How could they have followed all the way here?
Seeing his team still confused, Lin Fan stepped forward and clasped Lei Yongzhi’s hand. "Captain Lei, you really have worked too hard. You’ve been fighting against the zombies all this time, hoping to bring a peaceful life to us survivors. If only I had known about you sooner, those respectable warriors wouldn’t have been killed by the zombies."
Lei Yongzhi said, "It’s our duty, sacrificing is a normal part of the job. Although the situation is dangerous, our spirit is to not retreat, not be afraid to bleed and sacrifice. If even we step back, then there really would be no hope left."
Lin Fan said admiringly, "Captain Lei, you guys are impressive."
Lei Yongzhi looked at Lin Fan; the words he had just said carried no other meaning than to express that they were willing to stand against the zombies, so any sacrifice was acceptable.
Thinking of Lin Fan’s situation just now, Lei Yongzhi had many things he wanted to say, but for the moment, he didn’t know what to say.
"Captain Lei, what are your plans now?" asked Lin Fan.
Lei Yongzhi answered, "Clearing out the zombies."
Even though so many had died, his way of thinking had never changed, he would never give up the fight, even if it meant resisting to the last soldier.
Lin Fan said, "Captain Lei, why don’t you all head to the Sunshine Shelter? We have many survivors there, and we’re in contact with the three major bases. Everyone has been struggling against the apocalypse all this time. If your team were to join us, I believe our chances of victory would be even greater."
Thinking of the war armors, if each one of Lei Yongzhi’s men had a suit of war armor, with each armor absorbing nineteen crystals, they would surely be formidable. Even if they encountered a tyrant-class zombie, they could overwhelm it with sheer numbers and take it down.
"Alright," Lei Yongzhi agreed without a second thought.
Lin Fan, thinking of the crystals from the evolutionary zombies outside, said, "Captain Lei, have your men collect their gear. I need to go pick up the crystals from the zombies’ brains outside. They’re quite useful."
Lei Yongzhi knew that some zombies had crystals in their heads, but he hadn’t delved deeply into the subject of crystals, as they had always been fighting zombies with heavy firepower.
"I’ll have someone help you," said Lei Yongzhi.
"Thank you," Lin Fan replied gratefully.
For Lei Yongzhi, he found that this terrifyingly powerful young man seemed to be a good person. How to put it? He had such tremendous strength, yet deliberately lived as ordinary as possible.
As for Lin Fan, who was collecting the crystals, his mood was exceptionally good.
He hadn’t expected among the hundred plus remaining soldiers, there would be medics, engineers, and signal corps, especially the signal corps, which rekindled a small hope in Lin Fan.
Could there be internet?
He had no other desire than to experience the joy of surfing the net again.
Lei Yongzhi had everyone move their things onto the transport plane. Some of the soldiers, having heard about the recent events, specifically ran outside to see what had happened.
When they saw the bodies strewn on the ground.
They were completely dumbfounded.
When they learned it had been the work of just one person, they stood frozen in place, taking a long time to recover.
After all, their minds were still at the level of ordinary people.
The sudden appearance of someone who should not exist in normal thinking had a significant impact on them.
"Brother Lin, what are these crystals used for?" a young soldier asked curiously.
"You don’t have to call me Brother Lin, just Lin Fan is fine."
To this young soldier, it was a matter of genuine respect for a strong person; he had witnessed what had just happened and knew such feats were beyond human capability.
Calling Lin Fan "Brother Lin" was an expression from the heart.
Lin Fan said helplessly, "Crystals can enhance metal objects, and they can also strengthen Awakeners. I know you’re a bit confused about Awakeners, but don’t worry. When we get to Sunshine Shelter, I’ll get you some pamphlets, or let you see an Awakener. Then you’ll understand."
The young soldier looked at Lin Fan.
He hadn’t realized the crystals could be so useful.
The transport plane took off.
Lin Fan didn’t take the transport plane but continued to run all the way. On a broad road, the transport plane could land without difficulty.
Gu Hang, seeing Lin Fan returning with a group of people, was very excited. He hurriedly met with Lei Yongzhi, exchanged military greetings, and introduced himself.
He admired what Lei Yongzhi and his team had done immensely.
After a brief exchange, Gu Hang’s eyes were moist again.
From an original group of over ten thousand, only a hundred were left. The struggle against the zombies was indeed too brutal.
"Gu Hang, there’s nothing we can do about it, don’t think too much," patted Gu Hang on the shoulder, then he looked around, "I didn’t expect to find such a good shelter in the apocalypse. This is really not bad, it’s truly a sanctuary for ordinary people."
Gu Hang said, "All of this is because of Fan. Without him, there wouldn’t be any shelter at all."
"I know, I’ve seen his strength with my own eyes. But I keep thinking, how can a person be so powerful?"
"Awakeners. The apocalypse brought despair to mankind, but it also brought hope, which is the Awakeners. They have abilities beyond ordinary people. We have a few Awakeners here. It’s just that up to now, we still don’t know how to become one. Perhaps it depends on the individual’s constitution," Gu Hang explained to Lei Yongzhi.
Having a group of regular soldiers meant more security for the shelter. At least in terms of daily patrols, there was a difference between ordinary people and soldiers.
Lei Yongzhi muttered to himself, repeating the word "Awakeners."
From the outbreak of the apocalypse to now, coming to the Sunshine District, he was able to relax for the first time in a long while. Previously, he was always tensely focused on the zombie situation outside.
Every day, the first thing upon waking was to check outside.
He had known from the start that it was impossible to thoroughly clear out the zombies with their numbers.
Still, he had to do it.