Chapter 271: Chapter 270: The Trap

Standing at the door were two well-built men, one of whom looked coldly at Huang Biao and respectfully said:

“Leader Huang, this guy has been trying to sneak out, but we managed to stop him.”

Huang Biao nodded, looked at Wang Haisheng, placed a hand on his shoulder, and said soothingly:

“We won’t kill you, at least not until you turn into a zombie… Once you become a zombie, it’s as good as being dead.”

Huang Biao’s words were quite convincing, providing a sense of security. Wang Haisheng quickly calmed down, slumped to the ground, and touched the calluses on his hand.

The symptoms of the transformation were not very severe on him, but they were obvious enough on his hands and face, visible at a glance.

Su Changxing thought for a moment and asked, “How do you feel now compared to before?”

Wang Haisheng tilted his head to look at Su Changxing and recalled, saying:

“It doesn’t seem to have changed much; I just feel more spirited. I haven’t slept since yesterday, but I don’t feel tired.”

That’s right.

This matched the information Su Changxing had learned; the symptoms of transformation were like having unlimited stamina, similar to zombies.

Su Changxing crouched down slightly, looked at him, and said, “You might not survive more than thirty days before turning into a zombie.”

The place wasn’t clean, with lots of pieces of debris falling from the walls, serving as a temporary detainment area.

Wang Haisheng’s eyes were hollow, and after a pause, he said:

“Does that mean I’m doomed? Leader Su, you must have a way to keep me alive, right?”

Su Changxing’s expression remained unchanged, and he said, “Of course, becoming Extraordinary is your only way out. Either become Extraordinary or turn into a zombie.”

Su Changxing possessed the means to become Extraordinary, a well-known fact that Wang Haisheng was aware of. It felt like grabbing a lifeline, and he shouted:

“Leader Su, I want to become Extraordinary. I’ll do anything if it makes me Extraordinary.”

“Is that so?”

Su Changxing’s mouth curled upward, and he said, “Join the fight team tonight, and whether you can become Extraordinary is up to you.”

Wang Haisheng didn’t quite understand what Su Changxing meant, but he kept nodding in agreement:

“I’ll join, I’ll join. I’ll face whatever comes my way.”

Su Changxing nodded, displaying a gentle smile, and said, “Given the special circumstances, stay here for a while. We’ll notify you later.”

In the dim light, Su Changxing was so convincing, like a priest in a dark robe, that Wang Haisheng had no doubts about what he said.

“Was that using a Deceiver’s ability?”

Su Changxing muttered to himself.

Unconsciously, he had used something from the Deceiver, whether it was an ability or just a technique, as if it was innate.

Even though every word was true, Su Changxing always felt like he appeared to be a complete fraud.

This is only apparent in hindsight; when speaking, Su Changxing was very natural.

He stepped out the door and into the corridor, where moonlight draped gently over the rails, suggesting a thin veil of clouds overhead.

Huang Biao grinned and said, “I didn’t expect you to have this side to you, quite the likeness of a settlement leader.”

Su Changxing thought for a moment and said, “Actually, I was just imitating you, a very deep imitation.”

An invisible card appeared in Su Changxing’s hand, depicting Huang Biao.

This was something Su Changxing had unknowingly stolen, realizing it was Huang Biao’s superpower.

[Growth: Rapid recovery, and body strength continues to increase.]

A simple superpower.

The two returned to the study for a brief rest.

Su Changxing pondered for a while and said, “The news about the transformation has already spread on the forum. There’s no point in blocking it; instead, we should use it to motivate and pressure them.”

The settlement isn’t really unified, and if there wasn’t an external threat, it would quickly fall apart, more like a place to huddle for warmth.

Huang Biao understood Su Changxing’s intentions and, after a pause, said:

“This is indeed the last chance. At this pace, there will be a large number of people showing transformation symptoms in ten to fifteen days, and then a full outbreak.”

He could imagine the scene of collapse, like an avalanche growing louder until it completely collapses.

Everything had reached a critical point.

The time was too short, so short that they could only go with the flow and couldn’t mount any meaningful rebellion.

So short that they could basically only take care of themselves, barely able to look after others around them.

Su Changxing picked up the small silver pot from the table, took a big sip, feeling the rich wine stimulating his senses and invigorating him, and said:

“We need to consolidate all the resources in this area tonight, taking advantage of the Hunters’ disturbances.”

“I’ll mark the locations of all the stores, and using Team A as a base, divide the residents into several small teams to gather resources in these stores.”

This can lead to the birth of more Extraordinary but also cause severe casualties, as survival rates for ordinary people outside at night are very low.

Su Changxing’s eyes flickered, and he said calmly, “This is the only option we have. Only by risking lives can we gain the space we need.”

Having advanced, he was confident he’d gained significant control power and the means to engage, confident he could lead the group to a different future.

Huang Biao breathed heavily, hesitating, “But what about that thing?”

A continuously expanding shadow in the darkness.

“Let’s wait.”

Su Changxing leaned back in his chair, smiling, “If we’re lucky, we’ll catch it soon.”

The Evil Spirit had covered a considerable area, patrolling blatantly, leaving almost no room for action, except where Tao Yi was located.

It was like a blatant trap, and he wasn’t sure if the other side noticed, but it hardly mattered.

In such an environment, people were on edge, with deaths occurring for unknown reasons and the lurking Evil Spirits.

“Everyone, don’t fall behind; as long as we stick together, we’ll be fine.”

Geng Wanchun shouted, full of energy and seriousness on his face.

Outside the window, zombies howled in the streets, many quickly traversing and running, which was quite frightening.

A middle-aged man eating a biscuit said, “Professor Geng, don’t be too tense. Leader Su is back now; the killer will definitely be caught.”

Another young man holding a Steel Saber asked, puzzled, “Is Leader Su really that formidable? Can he handle things like this?”

The middle-aged man, looking experienced, said, “You just joined the settlement, so you wouldn’t know. We’ve reportedly wiped out a Hunter’s stronghold this time. Do you realize what that means?”

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