140: Encounter with official personnel

The other men had actually been considering it for a while. "But what if she doesn't agree? We've already lost the initiative, and many people in our building have dealt with her before. Didn't you and I participate as well?"

"We did participate, but times have changed. I don't believe she could remember every single one of us when there were so many people back then."

"We'll just pretend we were never there and free-load off her. Let that fool be the one to take the fall. At worst, if we're discovered, she just won't give us food. What's there to fear?"

"Then let's try it. Does your phone still have power? Hurry up and try to @ her."

"It's useless. I @-ed her three days ago and she didn't respond at all. Let's wait until she comes back."

The group didn't know that this wait would last three days. During these three days, Si Nan and Luo Sen flew the helicopter to most of the gas stations in City A, and their harvest was quite good.

They even went to the generator manufacturer where Si Nan had previously made a purchase. They found two barrels of oil; it seemed the previous stock had been bought out by her, and the manager had urgently ordered more.

However, they managed to get quite a few free generators, including the model Si Nan had bought. Si Nan was thrilled and was humming a song as she walked out of the factory.

Perhaps because this area was near the suburbs, there weren't many zombies nearby.

By the time Si Nan returned, those people would be finished.

Today was the fourth day. They were going to sweep the last sector, after which they could return home and have a beautiful sleep.

Suddenly, the voices of living people came from outside the factory. "Quick, quick, everyone retreat into the factory! Quickly deal with the zombies inside and close the main gate!"

"No need to deal with them, Captain, look! There isn't a single zombie at the factory entrance, and there's even a couple holding hands."

"What?" The officer in camouflage looked over, unable to believe that a man and a woman were indeed standing at the factory gate so brazenly. Since the distance was a bit far, he reminded his teammates, "Careful, they might be zombies."

"Huh? No way, can zombies evolve to the point of knowing how to hold hands?" Despite their disbelief, everyone continued to retreat toward the factory gate while fighting off other zombies, all while remaining wary of Si Nan and Luo Sen.

Just then, a Yellow-Haired Kid in the crowd shouted joyfully, "Those must be powerful, evolved zombies! Quick, take them down and dig out their crystal cores!"

"Stop, don't act rashly." Seeing the Yellow-Haired Kid about to run toward Si Nan and Luo Sen, the captain stopped him.

Si Nan looked at the group. Several of them were wearing identical camouflage uniforms; they were definitely a Rescue Team.

Just three days ago: "Official announcement, official announcement. Survivors, please take note: The Authorities in various regions have rebuilt temporary safety shelters and dispatched multiple Rescue Teams. Please protect yourselves and wait patiently—"

"Additionally, the latest research from authoritative departments has found that zombies are constantly evolving. Their speed, strength, reactions, and hearing are very strong. Everyone must be careful—"

"This is a global sudden catastrophe. All survivors must unite. With a common will, we will surely survive—"

"There is also good news. Research from medical authorities has concluded that zombies condense crystal cores in their brains. This is the life essence of a zombie and where all its power resides."

"After killing zombies, everyone can collect these crystal cores. If you are fortunate enough to absorb the power of a crystal core, your body will be greatly transformed, becoming as strong as a zombie."

"Such strong individuals are called Awakened ones, or Supernatural Ability warriors. Among the personnel we have rescued so far, some are already able to absorb this power. Their bodies have jumped from ordinary humans to Ability Users, and they have been incorporated into our official army to be assigned to rescue missions across the country."

"We grant privileges to the families of Ability Users; they can directly enter the newly built Level 1 Safety Cities. Under the premise of protecting yourselves, everyone is encouraged to try—"

Si Nan guessed that this must be the Rescue Team dispatched by The Authorities. This was her first time seeing a Rescue Team. Unfortunately, they had come too late; almost everyone in City A was dead.

Si Nan heard the Yellow-Haired Kid's words. It seemed the recent news from The Authorities was quite shocking, making these rescued survivors go crazy with greed, eager to obtain crystal cores and become Ability Users.

Laughable!

Where would there be so many Ability Users? Setting aside whether ordinary people could absorb crystal cores, she herself only could because Luo Sen channeled it into her.

Even if one could absorb the power of crystal cores, those cores had to be obtained by killing evolved zombies. How many zombies could these people, who relied on a few men in camouflage to save their lives, actually kill?

To think they even had the audacity to want to kill her and Luo Sen? Luo Sen was indeed a zombie, the most powerful Corpse King at that, but could they kill him?

"Rat-tat-tat— Rat-tat-tat—"

The men in camouflage were very fast and their marksmanship was accurate. After a burst of fire, they repelled the pursuing zombies and retreated in front of Si Nan and Luo Sen.

The experienced captain, standing three meters away, quickly scanned Si Nan and Luo Sen up and down. Just as he was about to speak, Si Nan spoke first: "Stop looking, we're normal people."

"Oh, that's good. Are you survivors from here? Come with us in a bit. The helicopter will be here soon," the captain said, quickly lowering his gun.

"helicopter?" These words made Si Nan's eyes suddenly light up. If things went well, she might be able to harvest a second helicopter today.

Si Nan curled her lips inwardly. Similarly, she and Luo Sen were also sizing up the travel-worn group before them: six men in camouflage and over twenty young adult survivors. There were no elderly people, only three half-grown children around ten years old.

It made sense; the elderly and very young children couldn't keep up with a large group on the run. The old, weak, sick, disabled, and pregnant were the most tragic and vulnerable groups in the Apocalypse, with a very small chance of survival.

Si Nan frowned. It seemed she had to pretend to be a survivor, otherwise Luo Sen might be exposed. Those six in camouflage were all people from The Authorities. If Luo Sen were exposed, The Authorities would receive the news immediately because those six carried the most advanced satellite communication equipment on their shoulders.

Luo Sen also knew he couldn't be exposed and understood Si Nan's intentions. He had long since suppressed his aura and was pretending to be an ordinary person. However, everyone saw the professional military shovels the two of them held, and no one dared to approach them.

In particular, when the young women among the survivors first saw Luo Sen, they were attracted by his handsomeness and temperament. But once those women saw Si Nan, who was a hundred times more beautiful than them, they no longer dared to harbor any thoughts.

Because Si Nan looked like someone not to be messed with, not to mention the two of them looked like a perfect match made in heaven.

After sizing up the group, Si Nan nodded honestly. "Mm-hmm, we also just escaped here not long ago. My Boyfriend dealt with all the zombies inside. We were just thinking of a way to find something to block the door."

"Let's do it together. Quick, move all those factory trucks over." The captain glanced at the sturdy Luo Sen. He was an expert and could tell at a glance that Luo Sen was trained; as a fellow trained man, he felt inferior to Luo Sen's perfect physique.

This also proved that what Si Nan said was true; a few zombies certainly wouldn't be a problem for Luo Sen.

Then he gave a grand wave of his hand to the group behind him, leaving two team members on guard while everyone else came over to push the factory trucks. During this time, a few zombies attacked but were all dealt with by those two.

Soon, the door of the nearest room was firmly blocked. Everyone took a corner to relax and sit down to rest. Si Nan and Luo Sen were in the corner furthest from the group, watching them with interest.

Suddenly, that Yellow-Haired Kid started causing trouble again. Having long been infatuated with Si Nan's face, he sought a topic to get close to her, not fearing death. "Beautiful elder sister, is that food you're carrying on your back? Share some with us?"