Chapter 97: Save the saviour (3)
Chapter 97: Save the saviour (3)
Mao Gan Cao and Gou Jian Fei have never been this relaxed finding food before since the start of the apocalypse half a month ago. When have they not carefully sneaked in and collected food with great difficulty, only to be discovered by the zombies and finally used all their strength to rush out? The panic they had felt was still fresh in their memories. However this kind of desperate rush became history after they met this Dage, even though they felt that it was quite unscientific.
But the facts were just like this. So long as they followed behind the boss and kept their steps light, there wasn’t any need for them to rush into the supermarket, wildly stuff things into their backpacks and then flee before the zombies could react. They first walked through the pastries section and took some preserved dried biscuits. They got rid of two wandering zombies in this area and then went to the next flour-based foods section.
Since the apocalypse only started half a month ago, the electricity supply system of some of the fridges and freezers in the large shopping mall haven’t been damaged yet. So although the flour-based foods on the counters were already giving off a foul smell, once they entered the refrigerated section, they still found a bag of flatbread and stuffed it into their backpacks.
“Next, don’t look at cold dishes, stewed meats and such. First go to the snacks and daily necessities section. Find things that can satiate hunger. Don’t take stuff like chips or fruit; they won’t make you feel full. Each person should carry one big and one small bag at most. If you carry more, it’ll affect your mobility.” Ren Zhu walked as he told this to the vigilant Mao Gan Cao and Gou Jian Fei.
When the two of them heard this, they both showed extremely reluctant expressions. Gou Jian Fei directly said: “Dage, please! Look at my physique! I’m tall and large! How can I be satisfied with only two bags! We’re finally able to find food so smoothly. Whatever the case, we should take a little more! Food is the most precious riches in the apocalypse! I’ve brought 3 bags. Even if they’re all filled up, I can definitely still carry them! If need be, they can also help me block the zombies, isn’t that right?! Dage, let me bring a little more! Otherwise, seeing this gold mountain and being unable to take it, my heart really hurts!”
Gou Jian Fei’s expression was so vivid that it seemed as though he had missed a one in a hundred million opportunity. Seeing this, Teacher Ren couldn’t bear to dispel his enthusiasm, so he could only sigh and say: “Then you must be alert. No matter how precious food is, it isn’t as important as your life. I don’t have healing powers.”
If he had a tail, Gou Jian Fei would definitely be rapidly wagging it. Beside him, Mao Gan Cao also happily added: “Dage, don’t worry. Stupid dog may not have anything else, but he has strength! Let him train himself. Perhaps he will finally be able to awaken a power ability? This way, he can be our human-powered transporter in the future!”
Ren Zhu: “……” So long as you’re happy.
Consequently, Mao Gan Cao and Gou Jian Fei swept their mountain backpacks full of scorched rice, ham sausage and dried tofu. In addition, they also packed half a backpack full of chocolate. This stuff was quite energy-replenishing. They would be very useful in critical situations, so it was necessary for them to take more. Mao Gan Cao also scored 3 packs of dried fish and put them into his own backpack. Although this food doesn’t get rid of hunger, it was his favourite snack. There was nothing wrong with taking a little, right?
After that, they advanced towards the refrigerated section, the grains section and the kitchen utensils section.
The fridges in the refrigerated section were still operating, and there finally wasn’t that unpleasant stench from before. However, even though the various kinds of meat here were still edible, they also couldn’t take them away. Not only was there a weight and packaging problem, the most important factor was that they gave off a fishy smell that could easily attract zombies. In this large supermarket on the second floor, the refrigerated section had the most zombies. Gou Jian Fei originally wanted to get a pig leg bone to stew a pot of soup at night, but seeing the number of zombies, his thoughts instantly changed. Dragging Ren Zhu and Mao Gan Cao, he immediately ran towards the instant noodle and Nande seasoning section.
Compared with the passionate crowd of zombies in the refrigerated section, the grains section looked far more shabby. Altogether, there were only 2 zombies wandering about. Ren Zhu glanced at Mao Gan Cao and Gou Jian Fei who had already made preparations and nodded.
The next moment, the two youths rushed out like agile cats and dogs. Mao Gan Cao had a very sharp and slender metal fruit knife in his hand. He rushed behind a zombie and stabbed it hard in the back of the head. When the knife was raised, the metal blade reflected a cold gleam. The entire knife stabbed into the zombie’s head like it was cutting into a big watermelon. When the knife came out, the big zombie that was twice the size of Mao Gan Cao fell straight to the ground without any reaction. Seeing this clean and efficient action, Ren Zhu couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.
Although this child had no professional training, he was definitely talented, worthy of his name. However, Gou Jian Fei’s method was much more bloody. This youth’s weapon was a big shiny machete which he had always carried behind him. At this moment, Gou Jian Fei pounced over like a wild dog, directly raising his hand and chopping off a zombie’s head with the knife. Fortunately, those who became zombies have already lost a lot of blood. Otherwise, this would have definitely been a bloody scene.
Teacher Ren felt that if this youngster was given the opportunity, he could become the boss of the criminal underworld. But after killing the zombies, the two bear children turned their heads and looked at him with shining eyes. Their look of asking for praise was simple too big of a contrast with their previous actions. Ren Zhu’s mouth twitched: “Really amazing.”
Mao Gan Cao mischievously laughed: “I study medicine. In fact, zombies are controlled by the neurons in their brain, so it’s fine if we just destroy their nerve centre. I wouldn’t do something as troublesome and violent as stupid dog.”
Gou Jian Fei snorted: “Well in case you don’t accurate stab the zombie, it would directly counterattack and bite. Also, your actions are so dainty. Isn’t directly beheading them more straightforward?!”
Seeing that the two of them were about to bicker again, Ren Zhu sighed: “What is there to argue about? Half a month ago, they were still the same as us. I just hope that this apocalypse will quickly pass.”
Mao Gan Cao and Gou Jian Fei instantly became gloomy. The two of them also nodded: “Yes, I hope it will quickly pass.”
“If this continues, I think I might become more and more cold-blooded. If I can live on until the apocalypse ends, I probably won’t be able to live a normal life afterwards.”
“Right. We have seen too much of the sad and dark parts of human nature in the past half a month. I hope…… I won’t become the kind of person I hate in the future.”
Ren Zhu looked at the two depressed youths and faintly smiled. He stood up straight and said: “Just based on what you guys said, I can tell that you two are good children. Don’t worry, we can definitely live peacefully until the end of the apocalypse. Then, you two will become the best and strongest generation of humanity.”
Looking at the smiling young man in front of them, Mao Gan Cao and Gou Jian Fei suddenly felt their gloom being swept away. Their entire beings became energetic and spirited. They had a lot of trust in Ren Zhu’s words. Right, they were still very young. As long as they kept their conscience and heart, even when facing the apocalypse, they would also be able to get through it!!
“Dage! I will word hard! I’ll go carry a box of instant noodles!”
“Oh, I’ll find some salt and Nande seasoning. If we don’t eat salt, we won’t have any strength later on. This is an essential item.”
The two of them left full of energy. And when Teacher Ren heard the system prompt, he suddenly felt that his skills might be omnipotent in this apocalypse.
[Ding. The host has activated the class teacher’s encouragement skill (level 7): For 1 hour, the targets Mao Gan Cao and Gou Jian Fei: +40 intelligence, +100 mental strength, +100 physical strength. With an additional boosting effect, the current work (killing zombies) will have twice the result with half the effort. This effect is outstanding.]
Teacher Ren thought, this was very good. He should take in some more younger brothers and then be able to control his surroundings over a wider range.
About ten minutes later, Mao Gan Cao and Gou Jian Fei had already swept up everything and returned. Gou Jian Fei really came back carrying a box of instant noodles, but he wisely stuffed them into his backpack. Mao Gan Cao directly packed more than half a backpack full of salt and Nande seasoning. At this moment, four of the five mountain bags had already been filled. There was one still empty. Ren Zhu took the two youths to find three stainless steel lunch boxes, put metal knives insides as well as a pair of pliers, and then left the supermarket area.
At this moment, thirty minutes have passed. The class teacher’s camouflage skill has already passed its prime disguise time period. They must finish taking all the important things within the next 30 minutes. Otherwise, each additional minute would increase the chances of being attacked.
“Let’s go to the 3rd floor to find medicine, and then go to the underground car park to find a car. When you kill a zombie, remember to also take out their car keys. We must find a big car.” Ren Zhu’s tone was a little urgent. Mao Gan Cao and Gou Jian Fei both realised something and became even more cautious, moving even faster.
“Dead cat! Aspirin, rubbing alcohol and clean gauze. Also anti-inflammatory medicine, stomach medicine and cold medicine. Get them all! Who knows what kind of illness we will get on the road.”
Mao Gan Cao’s hair was about to explode from anger: “Shut up, stupid dog! I should find something to cure your brain. Just act as a porter. With your pathetic brain, don’t bother with things that require an IQ.”
Ren Zhu: “……” The cat and dog bicker every day.
The last backpack was filled with medicine. Gou Jian Fei also found a few packs of cigarettes from the pockets of the zombies he killed.
Regarding these, Gou Jian Fei eloquently said: “Dage, you don’t know how expensive cigarettes are these days! For heavy smokers, even if they don’t eat or drink, they still need to smoke!”
Teacher Ren felt that this was reasonable. Carrying a small bag of car keys, he turned around and walked out.
The next thing they had to face was the most brutal area of the entire shopping mall. There was no need to think about how many zombies were waiting for them in the dark.
In the underground car park.
“This place is giving me the creeps.”
“Don’t say it. Even I’m trembling a little, okay! Fortunately, it’s now daytime; we can still see a little. Otherwise, if we came here in the middle of the night, I might really kneel down.”
“Dage, what should we do?” The two of them looked at Ren Zhu at the same time.
Ren Zhu held up the bag of more than 30 car keys and smiled: “Actually, it shouldn’t be difficult if you’re smart.”
Cat, dog: ???
The next moment, Mao Gan Cao and Gou Jian Fei saw their newly acquainted Dage calmly press the car keys one after another. Then, the dark basement started to light up like a disco ball. With the flashing of the car lights, there was also the sound of cars unlocking everywhere, as well as the growls of the zombies attracted over by the sound.
“That Hummer in the 10 o’clock direction. Follow me.”
Saying this, Ren Zhu quickly ran in one direction. Mao Gan Cao and Gou Jian Fei ran after him carrying their backpacks. 5 minutes later, they were sitting peacefully inside a hummer.
“Pretty simple, right?”
Mao Gan Cao, Gou Jian Fei: “……” Yes! It’s so simple that I want to cry! I never thought that it could be so simple! orz!