Terrifying Figure

Terrifying Figure

"!!!"

After his body had stiffened for three seconds, Vroooom—

The Pickup Truck's engine roared, speeding away from the Outer Ring Road.

Only after the woods vanished from the rearview mirror did Wang Tao slowly ease off the gas and stop behind a low building.

"Pant... pant..."

Wang Tao gasped for breath, his back drenched in cold sweat.

"Good thing it didn't chase me... What the hell was that?"

The instant he had locked eyes with that thing, Wang Tao had felt as if the blood throughout his body had frozen. He had wanted to leave, but he couldn't move! If not for his strong will forcing him to stomp on the accelerator, he might not have lived to see tomorrow's sun! It definitely wasn't a Zombie. Zombies don't have eyes that intelligent! And my Stealth state didn't work on it! Judging by its posture, it looked more like a four-legged beast... Most importantly, it had ten thousand health!

"Everyone says you can't stay in the city, but it looks like the wilderness isn't safe either! Damn it!"

Wang Tao's expression was grim.

He would rather face Zombies than an unknown monster like that.

At least he could kill Zombies. But against that monster... remembering the feeling of being watched just now, he did not even have the courage to fight it!

"Get the airdrop and get out. Unless it's life or death, I'm never coming back here!"

Wang Tao took a deep breath. After a brief rest, he drove toward the Water Plant.

This road had been under repair before the virus outbreak, and a long stretch of it was completely empty of vehicles. Still, Wang Tao did not dare drive too fast, afraid that the noise would be too loud.

After proceeding carefully for more than ten minutes, he finally arrived outside the Water Plant.

The Water Plant was fairly remote and usually had few people around. A pass was required to enter or leave. Moreover, it was quite automated; he had heard that it only employed around twenty people. There should not be many Zombies inside.

I hope nobody picked it up...

Muttering to himself, Wang Tao parked at the open space by the plant entrance. It was completely empty—no vehicles, no Zombies.

After looking around and confirming there was no problem, he grabbed his weapon, got out, and headed to the guard post.

"Grrr..."

A figure in a security uniform lay slumped inside the booth. As Wang Tao approached, it slowly raised its head.

Without a word, Wang Tao swung his Wolf Tooth Club.

Bang! Black Blood splattered everywhere.

-231

179/500

The Zombie, which had just gotten to its feet, was knocked backward.

Wang Tao strode forward and struck twice more.

-245

-24

0/500

The Zombie's head exploded.

In a one-on-one fight, with proper preparation, killing an ordinary Zombie was basically no challenge for Wang Tao.

And when he had reached two hundred health earlier, that feeling of growing stronger had not been an illusion! His physique had indeed improved—previously, his attacks only dealt a little over a hundred damage when hitting a Zombie in the head, excluding low-defense Zombies like child Zombies. But now, every strike dealt over two hundred damage! His maximum health had increased by another 5, reaching 240/240.

Obtained: Duct Tape*1

Duct Tape: Crafting Material

Another material he had never seen before. Wang Tao casually put it away.

Wang Tao searched both the security Zombie and the guard booth, finding a powerless Walkie-talkie, a ring of keys, and a rubber police baton.

Since he had keys, Wang Tao did not need to waste effort picking the lock.

Click~ Creak—

He slowly pulled open the iron gate. After confirming no Zombies were coming over, he drove the Pickup Truck inside.

The Water Plant was huge, with reservoirs everywhere. The water inside still looked quite clean, as though it had not been contaminated.

Wang Tao looked at the surrounding walls again and felt that this place might be suitable for building a Survivor Base.

But the place was too large. Without enough people to guard it, it definitely would not work.

"There!"

After circling the plant for a while, Wang Tao finally spotted the airdrop. It was inside a courtyard enclosed by iron fencing.

There were several machines he did not recognize in the courtyard, along with a closed room. The door bore the words: "Power Distribution Area. Unauthorized Personnel Keep Out." It was probably a power distribution room.

The airdrop, which had long since stopped smoking, sat right outside the power distribution room door.

Beside the airdrop stood two Zombies wearing worker uniforms and safety helmets.

"Whew~ I finally found you!"

Wang Tao was somewhat excited. The airdrop had clearly never been opened, and he was eager to see what was inside.

But before that, he had to deal with the two Zombies in the yard.

Wang Tao checked the status beneath his Health Bar. The stealth effect had half a minute left. He decided to wait until it wore off before going in.

The stealth effect made his body somewhat stiff, slightly affecting his movements. It also seemed to weaken his strength a little.

Even with the stealth effect, the Zombies would still notice him if he got too close. It was better to wait and face them in peak condition.

After all, these two Zombies had 600 Health each, more than any Zombies he had encountered before.

A minute passed quickly. The obstructed feeling in his body gradually faded, his temperature slowly rose, his heartbeat began returning to normal, and that rotten smell finally disappeared.

Thump, thump~ Feeling his heartbeat and the strength in his hands, Wang Tao finally got out of the car with the Wolf Tooth Club.

The lock outside the yard had already been opened, saving him quite a bit of trouble. He pushed open the gate and strode inside.

"Grrr..."

The two Zombies in the yard immediately rushed toward Wang Tao upon hearing the movement.

Without the Stealth Potion's effect, these Zombies' detection range toward him increased drastically.

When one of the Zombies entered his attack range, Wang Tao swung the Wolf Tooth Club and smashed it into its temple.

Bang! -36

564/600

The safety helmet burst apart, but the Zombie had only lost a little over thirty health.

"This helmet's quality is pretty damn good!"

Wang Tao grumbled inwardly, then brought the club down again.

-165

399/600

"Hiss! Its defense is much higher than an ordinary Zombie's..."

At the gate just now, he had dealt over two hundred damage to ordinary Zombies. Against this one, he could only deal a little over one hundred.

The Zombie staggered backward from Wang Tao's blow, but before he could finish it off, the other Zombie reached out with both arms and grabbed at him.

Wang Tao quickly switched targets.

-33

He first smashed the other Zombie's safety helmet apart, then used the book bracer on his arm to block one of its attacks.

While the Zombie was clutching his bracer, Wang Tao kicked it in the stomach.

-3

The damage was low, but the kick sent it flying.

Wang Tao ignored it, because the first Zombie was already lunging at him.

-171

-153

Though this worker Zombie was rather tough, Wang Tao attacked quickly and hit hard. After two consecutive swings, it was left with only a sliver of health.

Seeing the Zombie fall into a stunned state, Wang Tao pulled the Homemade Short Spear from his waist and drove it into its forehead.

Squelch~ -75

0/600

He casually collected the loot it dropped, then turned toward the other Zombie. In no time at all, he dealt with it as well.

Wang Tao felt that these worker Zombies had more health, higher defense, and greater strength than ordinary Zombies—after taking two punches to the chest from one, he had lost 10 health.

However, the two Zombies had each added 10 health, bringing him to 250/260.

After collecting the loot, Wang Tao did not stop to inspect it. He immediately went to the green airdrop crate. Looking at the enormous box, his eyes lit up.

"Let's see what good stuff is inside..."

Thump—thump—

"Hm? What was that?"

Just as Wang Tao was about to open the crate, he suddenly felt the ground tremble.

Bang! The iron door of the electrical distribution room behind him suddenly flew out and smashed toward him! Wang Tao instinctively raised both arms to shield his body.

Bang! Crash—

His body slammed violently into the iron fence.

A tall, burly figure in work clothes crawled out of the electrical distribution room, gripping a Reinforced Concrete Hammer...