Chapter 158 158: A Test ( 1 )
Xiao Qi looked at the researchers' pale faces and said, "Comrades, this blade is your weapon. From now on, you will follow us to get supplies and practice killing zombies. Although we can protect you for a while, we can't protect you forever."
"The best way to survive in the apocalypse is to get stronger and protect yourself. So, we won't give you fishes, but we will teach you how to fish," he added with a grin.
Although the new members were hoping that they would be protected, they also understood that depending on themselves was more reliable than depending on others. So, after they heard Xiao Qi's words, no one raised an objection and held their blades tightly.
Seeing this, Xiao Qi was satisfied. Not long after, Shen Jinzhe and Gao Bohai walked over. Standing in front of them, Gao Bohai said, "Welcome to the team, Comrade. From today onward, I will be your mentor."
He pointed at Shen Jinzhe and added, "He will be your vice mentor. We will protect everyone during your training, but we also hope that everyone won't be reckless and will follow your orders and instructions."
"Now, make a team of two people and follow us," he added.
As husband and wife, Jiang Linxi formed a group with Chen Zhiyi. The rest of the researchers were divided into two teams, one with three people in the team.
At first, the new members were worried and nervous. But after they walked for a while, they slowly let down their guards since they didn't meet any zombies.
Walking on their side, Shen Jinzhe and Gao Bohai watched their reactions and behaviors. Out of seven people, two of them were more relaxed compared to the rest. They didn't check their surroundings and were busy chatting.
As for the other five people, they held their weapons and looked around. Although their alertness was not as high as before, they still did not relax and remained vigilant.
Seeing this, the corner of Gao Bohai's lips lifted. This round was a test for the new members. Although they welcomed them into their team, they wouldn't accept members who couldn't protect themselves and would drag the team down.
With Qin Luzi leading the way, they reached the warehouse area in less than an hour. As usual, Xiao Qi and Feng Yun went to get the supplies first, while Jiao Lizhi took the rest later.
As for Zhang Yuan and the rest, they went to check the factory for any survivors. Since it was a test for the new members, Qin Luzi deliberately chose the road where they might meet zombies.
"Roar!!!"
The moment they took a turn, a group of zombies wandering on the road smelled their scent and let out a roar as they rushed over.
Seeing this, the new members' faces turned pale and their bodies trembled with fear. This time, the soldiers took several steps back and stood behind the new members.
The new members stood rooted in place as they faced the zombies head-on and smelled the rotten stench in the air.
"Roarr!!"
The zombies reached their location and pounced on them with their mouths wide open.
Seeing that the new members were still doing nothing, Shen Jinzhe frowned and said, "What are you doing? Are you waiting to be eaten alive?"
As soon as they heard this, two of them turned around and ran away while the rest dodged the zombies. Seeing this, the soldiers let the two go, not even bothering to pursue them.
"Open your eyes and watch their movements. After you dodge the attack, find an opening and aim at their heads," Shen Jinzhe said calmly from a distance.
With a group of people near the zombies, the zombies didn't pay much attention to those in the distance. The Phantom Team members watched them dodge the zombies' attacks nervously.
These new members were ordinary people. For them, fighting the current zombies was not easy—let alone three zombies at once.
"Brother Jinzhe, should we kill two zombies and leave one for them to practice?" Xiao Qi asked.
"No need. They need to face a life-threatening situation to get stronger as soon as possible," Shen Jinzhe replied.
While they were discussing the situation, Chen Zhiyi saw a zombie aiming its sharp claw at his wife's back. The moment he saw this, his mind went blank and he rushed over without hesitation.
Before he could use his body to block the attack, he heard Shen Jinzhe's voice.
"Use your blade!"
The moment he heard this, Chen Zhiyi raised his blade instinctively.
CLANG! Krit!
The sound of metal colliding with sharp objects echoed in his ears. His heart was thumping wildly while adrenaline rushed through his body.
He looked straight into the zombie's grey eyes. His hands felt numb from the attack, and he was so scared. When he almost gave up, he saw his wife struggling, fighting another zombie nearby.
Just the thought of losing his wife made his blood rush to his head. A silver light flashed for a second in his eyes as he pushed the blade. Pushed by him, the zombie staggered back.
"Aim for its head!"
Hearing Shen Jinzhe's instruction, Chen Zhiyi swung his blade while shouting, "Ahhh!"
Crash!
His blade chopped at the zombie's head and split it open like a rotten melon. Black blood and rotten matter splashed onto his hands and dripped to the ground. The rotten stench and the disgusting scene made his stomach churn.
"Roar!"
But before he could vomit, he heard another roar coming from behind him. At this moment, he no longer had the mind to think about vomiting. Pulling out his blade, he turned his body while swinging his blade.
Crack!
This time, Chen Zhiyi's blade struck the zombie's shoulder. Seeing that his attack failed to kill the zombie, his eyes widened with fear.
"Roar!"
The zombie didn't feel any pain and raised its arms as its sharp claws aimed at his chest, not giving him any time to rest.
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