You Want to Kill... Who?

In a residential building north of the Haima Security Shop, a handsome man, like one from a comic book, had flames burning in his hands. Before him lay a charred Jumping Zombie.

He squatted down, two fingers wreathed in flame, and poked into the Jumping Zombie's brain. He extracted a red crystal the size of a soybean and put it in his pocket.

With a flick of his wrist, a spark ignited, and the zombie's corpse began to burn.

"So, according to Void, the energy contained in these crystals not only replenishes my mana, but might also allow humans to awaken special abilities?"

"Mhm, got it. I'll save some to trade with them. I'm hanging up now, I sense more Mutated Zombies ahead."

A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, but a gentleman should have a righteous spirit and act with a clear conscience!

Therefore, Shen Jin was going to take care of this matter!

But!

No rushing, no impatience, gotta be steady.

Shen Jin checked his inventory while contemplating the most stable course of action.

Just charging in, transforming into the embodiment of justice, was definitely not an option. Looking at the security guard's large frame and muscular build, he knew his own small physique couldn't handle it.

Since he had chosen the 'Pickaxe' back then, he naturally had to use his brain more.

Otherwise, wouldn't he be just like those brutes? Huh?

Then Shen Jin looked at his beginner's quest with annoyance.

[Personally kill 10 zombies, current progress 0/10]

This system is definitely flawed!

How many zombies had he buried using the 'Grand Earth Burial Technique'? None of them counted as his kills?

Using the system's abilities doesn't count as killing them personally?

It's like me smothering someone with a pillow and then saying the pillow killed them, not me.

Does that sound convincing? No!

Pah!

You dog system, no integrity!

If there were quest points from system rewards, he could definitely unlock powerful modules!

And have more ways to do things.

Now wasn't the time to dwell on that. While checking his inventory, Shen Jin thought of a plan.

"Looking at the Haima Security Shop just now, it seemed like there were no zombies on the second floor. It's probably because the commotion I caused last time was too big, and they were all drawn to the first floor."

Based on this, Shen Jin devised a complete combat plan.

First! He definitely couldn't enter through the same entrance as last time; there would surely be a horde of zombies waiting.

Second! This operation had to be fast! He would use dirt blocks to build a platform outside the group building, directly entering Shang Qian's room on the third floor.

Finally! It had to be stealthy and ruthless!

Don't move unless you must, but when you do, shake the heavens and earth.

Shen Jin chose a spot using the previous exit as a reference, and began to break through the earth...

No, wait!

He resealed the glass and observed the terrain again.

Huh? Why is it so quiet?

After several cautious probes, Shen Jin found that all the surrounding zombies had gone to the Haima Security Shop.

"Heaven helps me."

Shen Jin identified the location from underground, holding dirt in his hands, and began to build up beneath his feet.

I jump, I throw, I jump, I throw, I jump, I throw...

And so, stepping on his right foot with his left, Shen Jin reached the third-floor window.

Fortunately, it was the third floor; the dirt's support could hold. If it were any higher, he would have been cut short halfway.

This wasn't like in the game, where a single dirt pillar could support a floating island.

Higher up, it would sway!

Seeing that the curtains were drawn, Shen Jin sneered, "Witness my divine descent!"

He retracted all his iron armor into his inventory, wearing only three layers of leather armor, otherwise his movements would be hindered.

Shen Jin took out his stun baton. This thing was useless against zombies, but it was great for electrocuting people!

Lu Qiang's voice came from inside.

"You like bullying honest people, don't you? You think I'm a pushover? Today I'll show you how tough I can be!"

Shang Qian's cries came from inside, but her mouth was likely covered, only letting out muffled groans of "Wuwuwu."

Shen Jin frowned but didn't act rashly. No substantial harm had occurred yet, so he could wait.

He would wait until the man completely let his guard down, then strike him down in one blow.

"Now I'm going to take this thing out of your mouth. If you can manage not to scream, nod your head."

"Fine, if you serve me well today, I'll let you off the hook!"

Shang Qian didn't scream loudly. It was useless at this moment, and it would only incite Lu Qiang's ferocity.

"Impossible. If you dare to force me, I'll bite it off. I advise you to know when to quit. There's food and water here. Take as much as you want, and I'll pretend nothing happened. No one else will find out anyway."

Lu Qiang sneered. He had gone completely mad at this moment. After being a pushover for so many years, Crazy Qiang was back.

"If you dare to move your mouth, I'll strangle you to death. You can try if you don't believe me."

Shang Qian was also not lacking in courage: "You probably don't know this, but when people are about to die, their teeth bite even tighter. They can't be pried apart even with pliers."

Hiss~ Good heavens, Shen Jin, listening from outside the window, felt a chill.

Lu Qiang, whose expression was frenzied, suddenly froze. A man's primal instinct made him feel a cold wind blowing through his nether regions.

Looking at Shang Qian, it seemed she was really capable of doing it!

He stuffed the cloth back into Shang Qian's mouth.

"Hmph, but you'll still be played with like a bitch. This is the consequence of your snobbery!"

Listening to the rustling sounds from inside, accompanied by Shang Qian's angry whimpers, Shen Jin knew the time had come.

Charge!

Shen Jin turned on his stun baton, smashed the glass with his pickaxe, and leaped in.

Upon landing, his eyes were met with an unbearable sight.

Shang Qian, tied up like a bundle, kneeling on the ground with her knees, her head propped against the headboard, had tear stains all over her face.

Lu Qiang, exposed, looked at Shen Jin in disbelief as he rolled to his feet.

Zzzzzz~

"You! Ahhhhhh~"

Lu Qiang's body trembled, foamed at the mouth, and he collapsed onto the bed.

Shang Qian, with her back to the window, did not feel the expected pain.

Instead, she saw Lu Qiang collapse powerlessly on the ground as if he were dazed, trembling right beside her.

"Wuwuwu!"

This was even more terrifying!

Could it be that someone else was hiding in the room just now? Friend or foe? Did they also have impure intentions?

Or did they just arrive?

Shang Qian was extremely frightened. This situation, which was completely beyond her control, made her realize her powerlessness for the first time.

She was just a beautiful woman, and beauty, in the apocalypse, was not a capital to flaunt, but rather something that could cause such misfortune.

When the government was slow to rescue and their food was almost gone, Shang Qian had already felt the malicious gazes of some men.

Even if it wasn't Lu Qiang today, someone else would have done it.

If she could survive, she would immediately flee here with reliable people. Shang Qian made a decision in her mind.

Shen Jin picked up a piece of clothing and covered Shang Qian's head with it, saying in a hoarse voice:

"Don't turn around. Maintain your current position."

Shang Qian remained in her previous posture. At this moment, she couldn't help but think of the Little Dragon Girl.

Did he not want me to know who he was? Old Wang? Little Zhao? Or Old Ma? I hope he'll be gentle.

Shang Qian resigned herself to her fate. Being humiliated was still better than falling into Lu Qiang's hands. That man was insane!

Lu Qiang's body trembled, his eyes wide open, still staring at her.

Shen Jin pulled Lu Qiang away from behind. Since he had chosen to come here, he naturally hadn't planned to leave any survivors!

People like him were just tumors among humanity.

He took out the Fine Steel Longsword he had just picked up from his pack, gestured it at Lu Qiang's neck, and said in a low voice, "You shouldn't have touched her."

What??? Shang Qian, who had resigned herself and closed her eyes, suddenly snapped them open.

Shen Jin's expression was cold and cruel. Once he made up his mind, even the most brutal actions couldn't shake his resolve.

Those who do evil, kill!

Shen Jin swung his sword.

Lu Qiang, trembling, watched the long sword above his head descend relentlessly. The blade was so sharp it could cut the strands of hair floating in the air.

"No! I don't want to die! I, Lu Qiang, have been a coward for half my life, I can't die like this!"

"Get up! Get up!!!"

Lu Qiang roared internally, veins bulging on his face as he bit his lip until it bled.

Boom!

Lu Qiang heard a voice in his mind, resonating from his entire body as if a primal, gene-deep strength had been unlocked.

The numbness and pain vanished.

Control of his body returned instantly, and his mind was flooded with unimaginable combat instincts!

It was as if he had been born a warrior!

"Hah!"

Lu Qiang raised his arm and grabbed Shen Jin's wrist.

"Who are you trying to kill?"

Easter egg time~~~ A tribute to myself.