234: Chapter 234 Intelligent Zombies

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A series of explosions came from the perimeter of the Shelter, but these explosions had a strange regularity.

Lin Yuan stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window in the command room, frowning as he observed the situation outside through high-powered binoculars.

To his surprise, the zombie horde did not launch a frenzied charge as expected.

Instead, they stopped three kilometers away from the Shelter and formed into neat formations.

"What... are these zombies doing?"

Taoist Master also noticed the abnormality and frowned deeply:

"Logically speaking, the zombies should be charging over regardless of everything."

"They are testing our defenses."

Lin Yuan lowered the binoculars and said with a solemn expression:

"The explosions just now were testing the sturdiness of our walls and our reaction speed."

"What?!"

The few Taoist priests from Wudang were all shocked.

Zombies that know how to test defenses? This completely overturned their perception!

Just then, a low and majestic voice came from the distance:

"Humans on the other side, your defenses are indeed quite good."

"Super-alloy walls, energy shield systems, and a well-trained legion of Female Warriors..."

"It seems that if I want to force an attack, the price will be very high."

The Zombie King slowly walked to the front of the legion, its scarlet eyes flickering with a heart-palpitating light of intelligence.

"Damn... this zombie can actually compliment people?"

Chu Yanran widened her eyes:

"The style shifted way too fast! A moment ago I thought it was 'Resident Evil', now how did it become 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'?"

"Yanran is right."

Su Yuyan also felt it was incredible:

"An intelligent zombie that can talk; this is the first time I have seen one in the Apocalypse."

Lin Yuan, however, did not relax his vigilance; instead, he became even more cautious.

An intelligent enemy is far more dangerous than ten thousand frenzied beasts!

"Are you the leader of this group of zombies?"

Lin Yuan walked to the city wall and looked down at the Zombie King.

"Leader?"

The Zombie King let out a low laugh:

"I prefer to call myself... a pioneer of the new world."

"In this world ruined by you humans, our evolved existence is the true future!"

"My name is Chiyan, and I was once a human too, an ant at the bottom of society abandoned by the world."

Hearing this self-introduction, everyone present was stunned.

This Zombie King actually has a name? And it has complete memories?

"But things are different now."

Chiyan continued:

"The Apocalypse gave me a new life, allowing me to shed that weak and incompetent self."

"Now, I possess powerful strength, I have countless armies, and I also have..."

He paused, his scarlet gaze sweeping over the women inside the Shelter:

"The ability to conquer you high-and-mighty humans!"

Hearing this, the Female Survivors inside the Shelter all felt a chill.

This Zombie King's gaze was too terrifying, filled with possessiveness and evil.

"Just by you?"

Lin Yuan sneered:

"A monster that can't even be considered human, and you think you're worthy of talking about conquest?"

"Monster?"

Chiyan was not angered by Lin Yuan's mockery; instead, it revealed a strange smile:

"Lin Yuan, I have long admired you."

"The owner of the strongest Shelter in Xingyao City, the King of the Harem with thirty thousand beauties..."

"To be honest, I admire you. Being able to collect so many high-quality women in the Apocalypse really requires methods."

Hearing that Chiyan actually knew his name and the detailed situation of the Shelter, alarm bells rang in Lin Yuan's heart.

This Zombie King's intelligence network was even more terrifying than he had imagined!

"But..."

Chiyan changed the subject, its voice becoming eerie and terrifying:

"Have you ever thought about whether they are really following you willingly?"

"Or is it that they are just intimidated by your strength and have no choice but to submit?"

"In an environment like the Apocalypse, the weak clinging to the strong—this is not love, but a survival instinct!"

Chiyan's words burrowed into the ears of the women present like a venomous snake.

Although everyone knew it was sowing discord, they couldn't help but feel a ripple in their hearts.

Especially some of the newly joined Female Survivors, who looked at each other in dismay.

"Do you see, Lin Yuan?"

Chiyan laughed triumphantly:

"Your so-called loyalty is nothing more than a false relationship built on the foundation of benefits."

"Once they discover there is a better option, guess what they will do?"

"Shut up!"

Su Yuyan stood out angrily:

"The feelings we have for Lin Yuan are not something a monster like you could understand!"

"Feelings?"

Chiyan scoffed:

"Then let me ask you, if he dies, will you commit suicide for love?"

"Or will you immediately find the next strong person to cling to?"

This question pierced the heart like a sharp knife, leaving Su Yuyan speechless for a moment.

It wasn't that she wasn't willing to die for Lin Yuan.

It was that the question itself was full of vicious implications.

Because the probability of Lin Yuan dying was pitifully low.

Because he is the protagonist.

"Yuyan, don't be influenced by him."

Lin Yuan gently held Su Yuyan's hand:

"He is just using psychological tactics, trying to shake our morale."

"Psychological tactics?"

Chiyan laughed out loud:

"Lin Yuan, do you think I'm spouting nonsense?"

"Then let me tell you a fact—there is already a mole in your Shelter!"

This sentence shocked everyone like a thunderclap!

A mole?

There is actually a traitor inside the Shelter?

"Impossible!"

Chu Yanran immediately retorted:

"Everyone in our Shelter was personally screened by Lin Yuan, how could there be a mole!"

"Is that so?"

Chiyan revealed a strange smile:

"Then let me ask you, who among you knows his true identity?"

"Who knows the source of his power?"

"Who knows why he can so easily obtain all kinds of supplies in the Apocalypse?"

This series of questions plunged the scene into dead silence.

Indeed, there were too many secrets about Lin Yuan.

These were all mysteries he had never explained to anyone.

"See, you don't even have the most basic trust, so what are you talking about regarding true love?"

Chiyan continued its psychological offensive:

"What does Lin Yuan treat you as? Collectibles? Or tools for reproduction?"

"He has never truly treated you as equal partners, right?"

"Enough!"

Ye Qingxue finally couldn't help but explode:

"No matter what secrets he has, we believe in him!"

"He saved all of us and gave us a new life; that is enough!"

"Believe?"

Chiyan mocked:

"Then why did someone among you secretly send me a message last night?"

Boom!

This sentence was like a nuclear bomb explosion, shocking everyone!

Is there really a mole?

"You're lying!"

Su Yuyan said angrily:

"None of us could possibly betray Lin Yuan!"

"Is that so? Then I will read a message for you to hear."

Chiyan cleared its throat and said in an eerie voice:

"'Lord Zombie King, the weak point in the Shelter's defense is in the southeast corner; the energy supply there is insufficient. Additionally, Lin Yuan goes to the rooftop alone at twelve o'clock every night; that is the best time for a sneak attack.'"

"There is also another one: 'The interior of the Shelter is not united as one; many women have long been dissatisfied with Lin Yuan's arbitrary actions. As long as you give them a chance, they will defect.'"

After listening to these messages, the atmosphere inside the Shelter instantly became eerie.

The Female Survivors began to suspect each other, their eyes filled with distrust.

"Who could it be?"

"The message is so detailed, it must be a core member..."

"Could it be..."

Whispers arose one after another, and the once-united Shelter began to show cracks.

"Hahahaha! Do you see, Lin Yuan?"

Chiyan laughed wildly in triumph:

"This is your so-called loyalty! A little bit of suspicion is enough to make them distrust each other!"

"Your harem empire is nothing but a castle built on sand!"

But to Chiyan's surprise, there was no anger or panic on Lin Yuan's face as expected.

Instead, he revealed a playful smile.

"Are you finished?"

Lin Yuan said calmly:

"The psychological tactics are indeed not bad; I was almost bluffed by you."

"Do you think I would doubt my women because of these words?"

Lin Yuan scanned the women inside the Shelter and said gently:

"I have never needed any so-called proof of loyalty, because true trust does not need to be tested."

"As for the mole you mentioned..."

A trace of cunning flashed in Lin Yuan's eyes:

"I am actually quite curious, how does a zombie three kilometers away from the Shelter receive messages?"

"Could it be that zombies also use communication equipment?"

This sentence was like a sudden enlightenment, making everyone instantly wake up.

That's right!

In the Apocalypse where communication is severed, how could a zombie receive messages?

Chiyan's expression instantly turned ugly; it did not expect Lin Yuan to discover the flaw so quickly.

"And..."

Lin Yuan continued:

"Those so-called confidential pieces of information you mentioned are all wrong."

"The energy supply in the southeast corner is very sufficient, and I never go to the rooftop alone."

"These were all fake messages deliberately released to test if anyone would take the bait."

"The result is obvious; except for you, you idiot, no one believed this nonsense."

Hearing Lin Yuan's explanation, the women inside the Shelter instantly realized the truth.

So this was all a trap set by Lin Yuan!

"Impossible..."

Chiyan's voice trembled slightly:

"I clearly..."

"Clearly what? Clearly been played by someone?"

Lin Yuan laughed out loud:

"You think you are very smart, but in my eyes, you are just a clown."

"Want to use psychological tactics against me? You are still too green!"

Chiyan, its plot completely exposed, had a face that turned green and red.

As a Zombie King with intelligence, being played like this by a human made it feel unprecedented humiliation!

Chiyan broke down instantly:

"I will tear you to pieces!"

"Come on."

Lin Yuan provocatively curled his finger:

"But before that, let me guess your next plan."

"Are you trying to dispatch the zombie army to surround the Shelter from four directions?"

"And then use the mobility of the Evolved Beast to carry out guerrilla harassment?"

"And finally make a move yourself, giving a fatal blow while we are exhausted from dealing with it?"

Chiyan's expression became increasingly ugly, because every word Lin Yuan said hit the mark of its plan!

"What? Did I guess it right?"

Lin Yuan smiled even more brightly:

"That's all the level you have."

"Playing tactics in front of me is like wielding a broadsword in front of Guan Gong—you are just humiliating yourself!"

"I admit, you are a little smarter than ordinary zombies, but that's all."

"Want to outwit me? You still need to cultivate for ten thousand years!"

Lin Yuan's mockery cut into Chiyan's self-esteem like a knife.

But at the same time, it also caused a long-lost feeling to well up in its heart—

Excitement!

Yes, since gaining overwhelming strength, Lin Yuan hadn't encountered a decent opponent for a long time.

Although this Chiyan was stupid, at least it was much more interesting than those zombies that only knew how to howl.

"It seems the Apocalypse is finally not that boring."

Lin Yuan stretched, a trace of anticipation flashing in his eyes:

"Although you are weak, at least you can make me take it slightly seriously."

"Let's just consider it a post-meal exercise."

Hearing Lin Yuan's relaxed and comfortable tone, Chiyan was completely enraged!

"You will pay the price for your arrogance!"

Chiyan brandished its huge fists:

"Legion, listen to my command! Follow the original plan, attack!"

"Roar—!!!"

Tens of thousands of zombies roared simultaneously, the sound shaking the heavens and the earth!

But this time, they were no longer a disorderly charge; instead, following Chiyan's command, they formed four combat clusters!

From the four directions of southeast, northwest, they simultaneously launched an attack on the Shelter!

"Well come!"

Lin Yuan laughed with high fighting spirit:

"Let me see what kind of skills you, this first intelligent zombie, actually have!"