In the apocalypse, you start with two knives, and all your equipment depends on drops.

Chapter 26 Military Seeking Help

The next morning, Yu Yao checked in as usual and unexpectedly received a double experience card.

All experience gained within 24 hours is doubled, and can be paused at any time after use.

Quite humane.

Yu Yao stretched contentedly, slowly got up, and left the bedroom.

As soon as the door opened, she met Luo Mei's bright eyes.

"Sister, I think I've leveled up!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Yao quickly checked Luo Mei's profile.

The level 1 psychic ability has indeed been upgraded!

"incredible."

"Haha, my mental energy can now extend to 100 meters, and the shield's range has also increased. Moreover, I feel that the shield will last longer, and this is without using the Linlang effect. If I combine the Linlang's bonus, my mental energy can cover a radius of about 130 meters, and the mental energy shield can reach two meters, lasting at least half an hour!"

Luo Mei excitedly shared her joy with Yu Yao.

Yu Yao listened quietly and couldn't help but give her a thumbs up.

"Great!"

Most people have now discovered the existence of special abilities.

However, most of them are at a stage where they only have a superficial understanding and do not know how to apply it.

Luo Mei has already reached level 1.

She was able to achieve this mainly due to her comprehension and intelligence, aside from the limited guidance Yu Yao provided.

"Hehe~"

Faced with Yu Yao's undisguised praise and admiration.

Even someone as thick-skinned as Luo Mei couldn't help but giggle.

She exudes a charming naiveté and shyness that is rarely seen in everyday life.

......

After a playful and teasing wash-up, the two of them had a simple breakfast as usual.

Then I randomly accepted a mission from the mission lobby to clear out the zombies around the safe zone.

The safe zone has a large number of living people gathered there, which is very attractive to the surrounding zombies, so it has been surrounded by zombie hordes.

In order to prevent a massive and terrifying zombie horde from forming, it is necessary to clear it in real time.

After receiving the mission, the two went out and fought fiercely outside for a whole day.

Then, in the evening, I returned home exhausted and full of crystal cores. After washing up, I went straight to sleep.

The same thing happened on the second and third days.

This condition continued until the fifth day.

In the past few days, Yu Yao has not only gained a large number of experience crystals and items.

Most importantly, she learned a lot of practical skills from Luo Mei.

Although, due to the game system, she can use almost all melee weapons.

However, due to a lack of practical experience, they still don't fully understand some small details and techniques.

But Luo Mei is different.

She was a seasoned veteran and could promptly point out Yu Yao's shortcomings.

Tell her how to do the most with the least amount of effort.

How to make better use of every muscle in your body.

In just a few days, Yu Yao made rapid progress.

Moreover, Luo Mei is a skilled cook, observant, and never slacks off when it comes to cooking and housework.

They took good care of Yu Yao in every way.

Lazy Yu Yao says this life is really great.

......

That day, the two got up early, ate breakfast, and prepared to go to the mission hall as usual to accept a zombie-killing mission.

Before I even left the house, someone came knocking on my door.

The newcomers turned out to be Company Commander Fang, who had led them to the safe zone earlier, and a tall, cool-looking guy in combat uniform.

The person who opened the door was Luo Mei. When Company Commander Fang saw her, he greeted her with a smile, "Good morning, Comrade Luo Mei."

Luo Mei responded with a smile.

"Good morning, Company Commander Fang. What brings you here so early?"

Since they've already asked that question, Company Commander Fang certainly can't keep them in suspense.

So he nodded and said, "There are some things I'd like to ask you and Comrade Yu Yao for help with."

He paused for a moment and first introduced the cool guy next to him.

"This is our regimental commander. He has an urgent mission and needs to go to the city. He would like to invite you to come with him."

Following Company Commander Fang's gesture, Luo Mei turned her head to look at the tall man, her fox-like eyes filled with inquiry.

"Oh? What mission?"

The man didn't answer, but instead smiled at Luo Mei and greeted her first: "Hello, Miss Luo, my name is Sang Yi."

"So, Commander Sang, what do you want with us?"

Sang Yi was very tall; even when Luo Mei, who was 170 cm tall, stood in front of him, he had to look down to see her.

It looks more casual and nonchalant.

But his expression was very serious, without a trace of frivolity or roguishness.

He looked at Luo Mei and said, "Go to the Second Hospital of Lincheng to pick up a batch of medical equipment, and save someone while you're at it."

Unexpectedly, Luo Mei's expression changed immediately upon hearing the name of Lincheng Second Hospital, her eyes filled with uncontrollable disgust and hatred.

"Sorry, I'm not going. You should find someone else." He then turned to close the door.

Seeing this, Sang Yi quickly pushed open the door, his face showing confusion, "Why?"

"Because we don't want to go and die," Luo Mei replied decisively.

Sang Yi's pupils dilated in surprise, and Company Commander Fang also looked at Luo Mei with astonishment.

Sang Yi didn't understand why Luo Mei reacted this way, but he didn't want to give up on these two powerful combatants.

So I continued to persuade you: "As long as you agree to come with us, regardless of whether the mission succeeds or not, all your accommodations at the base will be free, and I can even move you to the villa area."

"No, goodbye!" Luo Mei said, and then tried to close the door again.

But the door was still blocked by Sang Yi's large hand, and Luo Mei was getting a little impatient.

Just as he was about to curse, he heard Sang Yi continue, "Here's another 20 crystal cores for you."

Luo Mei's eyelids twitched.

It seems the military has discovered the existence of the crystal core.

but......

"No way! Even if we get the crystal core, we need to be alive to enjoy it!"

"50!"

"..."

Luo Mei subconsciously swallowed and turned her head to look at Yu Yao behind her.

Yu Yao leaned against the wall in the entryway with her arms crossed, her expression indifferent.

"Listen to you."

She was actually somewhat tempted, but not for the crystal core.

The experience gained in cities and hospitals is... a massive amount!

......

Luo Mei had to admit that after absorbing the crystal cores and upgrading, she was now highly enthusiastic about this matter.

Moreover, 50 crystal cores is no small number!

She remained silent for a few seconds, and her mental defenses began to crumble.

But whenever she thought of Lincheng Second Hospital, she would think of...

Luo Mei narrowed her beautiful eyes, a murderous intent rising in her heart.

"The person you're trying to save isn't some female PhD student surnamed Shi, is she?"

Luo Mei's clenched teeth startled Sang Yi and Company Commander Fang.

Sang Yi wasn't stupid; she immediately realized that she might have a grudge against the target of this mission.

But as I said before, they really need these two powerful combatants.

So he said indirectly, "Miss Luo, our safe zone currently has nearly 10,000 people, but only two doctors, and we don't have enough medical equipment. We really need to find that medical equipment and rescue the doctors trapped in the hospital. Because there are too many lives waiting to be saved."

As he spoke, he bent slightly at the waist and looked directly at Luo Mei.

He has lost some of the nonchalance and carelessness that comes with height, and gained more of a pleading and solemnity.

It seems that Luo Mei's decision concerns the lives of tens of thousands of people.

However, Luo Mei was not buying it at all; on the contrary, she was extremely disgusted by it.

"Stop trying to morally blackmail me! I'm not buying it! I said no! I'm not going!"

Sang Yi didn't expect Luo Mei to be so stubborn, and subconsciously frowned.

Before Company Commander Fang could say anything more, Sang Yi said, "100 crystal cores. As long as you participate in this mission, regardless of whether you succeed or not, I will give you 100 crystal cores and 1000 points. In addition, all your accommodation and parking fees in the safe zone will be waived."

After he finished speaking, he stared intently at Luo Mei, awaiting her reply.

But Luo Mei remained silent for a long time, only staring coldly at Sang Yi with a sullen face.

Sang Yi had no choice but to raise the stakes further: "150 pieces, that's my bottom line."

Luo Mei's expression softened for a moment, then she frowned and asked, "You've already managed to produce so many crystal cores?"

Sang Yi gave a wry smile.

"Miss Luo, do you know how many zombies our military kills every day?"

"Alright, alright, stop with the nonsense. What I want to ask is, have so many level one zombies already appeared?"

Sang Yi was speechless for a moment, then said helplessly, "The evolution of zombies is indeed much faster than that of us humans..."

That's true; the current environment is naturally more suitable for the survival and evolution of zombies.

That's why Luo Mei was so obsessed with crystal nuclei.

After thinking for a while, Luo Mei asked again, "Are you sure you'll pay the agreed-upon reward as long as we go, regardless of whether we succeed or not?"

“I’m sure!” Sang Yi nodded solemnly.

Luo Mei gritted her teeth: "Deal. When do we leave?"

"The sooner the better."

How can I be sure you'll keep your promise?

Sang Yi took a small cloth bag off his waist and handed it to Luo Mei.

He said, "Here are 50 crystal cores as a deposit. I heard that Miss Yu is a space ability user, right? The equipment can be placed in Miss Yu's space. When you return, you can exchange the crystal cores for the equipment, and the transaction will be completed."

"???" Luo Mei blinked her big eyes speechlessly.

Yu Yao curled her lips into a mocking smile, "Commander Sang is quite the schemer!"

Company Commander Fang, who was standing to the side, saw the deeper meaning in the two girls' smiles and couldn't help but blush.

A hint of embarrassment flashed in Sang Yi's sharp eyes, and he quickly said, "Miss Yu, don't worry, we won't take advantage of your space for nothing. I'll exchange it for crystal cores."

"Oh? How much?"

Sang Yi considered it carefully and said, "How about adding 10 more crystal cores?"

Not much, but it doesn't matter.

Yu Yao hummed in agreement. "However, the supplies we find and the crystal cores we acquire along the way belong to us."

"Yes, but you must follow instructions as much as possible."

"If it's reasonable, then listen to it."

"nature."

After Yu Yao finished speaking, she stopped talking, and Luo Mei naturally took over the conversation.

"Gentlemen, I still have to say something unpleasant. If... the mission fails, or if something happens to you, who will deliver on the promised reward?"

Sang Yi had already thought this through.

"Don't worry, the military high command will send someone to sign a contract with you before you leave. Even if I'm not there, someone will fulfill the promise."

Hearing this, Luo Mei finally felt relieved.

"Leave now?"

Sang Yi glanced at his watch.

"Meet in the mission lobby in one hour."

Luo Mei gave an OK sign. "Understood, you two. See you in an hour."

After saying that, he closed the door with a smile, only to disappear completely in the blink of an eye.

Back on the living room sofa, Luo Mei asked softly, "Sister, what do you think... if I want to eliminate their mission target, what should I do?"

Without a second thought, Yu Yao answered almost without hesitation, "Then kill them. I trust you won't kill innocent people indiscriminately."

When Luo Mei mentioned the Second People's Hospital of Lincheng and that female PhD student surnamed Shi, the hatred and murderous intent in her eyes were not feigned.

Considering the injuries she sustained when we first met, it's not hard to tell who caused her to end up like that.

Luo Mei's eyes flickered slightly, and her smile returned: "You little rascal, you sure know how to sweet-talk!"

Although Luo Mei was smiling, her murderous intent remained undiminished.

I thought of that woman's malicious eyes.

The panic and helplessness she felt after being scratched by a zombie made Luo Mei unable to suppress the hatred in her heart.

Such a heartless woman, even if she did research, she wouldn't amount to anything. It would be better to kill her sooner rather than later.

Eliminate the scourge for the people!