The Operation Begins

The apocalypse had not only shattered order; it had also drastically changed people's values and morals. In this era where human lives were worth less than grass, nothing else seemed all that important.

As Shelter No. 002's Awakened in Tongchang City, Yan Bin was quite a prominent figure. With a mere curl of his finger, women would throw themselves into his arms.

Chen Ming gritted his teeth so hard that he slapped his thigh in frustration.

Some died of drought while others drowned in excess.

Why was the gap between people so huge?

Still, this counted as good news. He felt like he might have a chance with Xiao Ru. Perhaps when she returned, he could have a little chat with her...

Ning Wei spoke up.

"How are things in Jiangbei City? I heard you were attacked by Parasitic Monsters some time ago?"

"Yeah. The fighting was intense, and the losses were severe. Even I was seriously injured."

Chen Ming said, still shaken by the memory.

Sun Yuhang, beside him, said,

"Uncle Chen, your serious injury... didn't seem to have much to do with the battle, did it?"

"Nonsense! Wasn't I injured by a Parasitic Monster too?"

Chen Ming argued stubbornly.

Ning Wei looked surprised.

"That's really strange. Logically, Tongchang City is much closer than your city. Why didn't the monsters attack us and go straight to Jiangbei City instead?"

"Uh, well..."

Chen Ming turned to look at Lin Dong and repeatedly shook his head. "I don't know. I know nothing!"

In the darkness, time slowly passed. Nine o'clock was drawing closer, and it was almost time to seal the entrance.

There were quite a few monsters roaming back and forth through the corridor outside—hundreds, perhaps even thousands of them.

They would inevitably be discovered by the monsters when