"Squeak …"
The wooden chair was bounced off by No.13's legs. He took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. He stared at Zhang Xiaoqiang and nodded heavily. "Zhang Xiaoqiang, I am just a pawn. There are many things that I cannot understand. My mission this time is very simple. I just want to get in touch with you …"
No.13 was very skillful in his speech. He did not mention the Garden of Eden and the New Era. He knew that even if he said it, he would not be able to say it.
Language was an art, and Chinese was especially so. If Zhang Xiaoqiang did not know about the New Era, he would be confused. However, after he knew about it, it was clear at a glance. From the time No.13 was bribed to the time he accepted various missions, he had always been at the bottom. Only the illusory Garden of Eden became his sustenance. When he was faced with the choice of life and death, he did not hesitate to choose life.
No.13's narration did not cause any ripples in Zhang Xiaoqiang's heart. Just like how he looked at the Homo Evolutis, the New Era was an organization that could not be put on the stage. They did not have a fixed territory, and they did not have enough population. No matter how advanced their technology was, it was impossible for them to confront the grassland army on the battlefield. Zhang Xiaoqiang did not care about some things that could not be put on the stage.
Zhang Xiaoqiang did not hide No.13's words from Dagger and the others. After Doudou Tang finished the fruit, she was still reluctant to throw away the shell. Holding the shell, she looked at Zhang Xiaoqiang with an even more pitiful expression, which made Zhang Xiaoqiang feel a lot of pressure. The Dragontooth Fruit was not too precious, and Zhang Xiaoqiang would not bring a lot with him. Indeed, he did not have any left.
Therefore, Zhang Xiaoqiang focused his attention on No.13 and refrained from looking at Doudou Tang. Dagger sat on the side and did not speak. He was also listening to No.13's words. The New Era was their mortal enemy, but it did not mean that they would kill each other as soon as they met.
"Very well, I understand. You don't have to worry for now. As long as you are here, no matter if it is the Homo Evolutis or the New Era, they will not find trouble with you. You can leave now. If you want, you can report to the Bloody Battle Group. I believe that among the 500 evolvers, no one can hurt you …"
Zhang Xiaoqiang's words made Dagger's expression change. He couldn't help but sit up straight, looking at Zhang Xiaoqiang's face carefully, as if he was trying to determine whether Zhang Xiaoqiang was telling the truth or not. Number 13 stood up and bowed to Zhang Xiaoqiang with gratitude. He already knew about the 500 evolutionaries, and since Zhang Xiaoqiang had spoken, his life was guaranteed. Naturally, he didn't need to say any more words of gratitude.
No.13 brushed past a few evolutionaries and walked out. The rest of them looked unhappy, but because of Dagger, they did not say anything. After No.13 went out, Meow stood up and pulled Doudou Tang to his side. He took out a dragon-tooth fruit and waved it in front of her eyes. Doudou Tang's attention was immediately attracted to Meow. She kept calling him sister and tricked Meow into giving her the dragon-tooth fruit.
"This is the commander of my Bloody Battle Group, Major Li Zhongyue. This is the commander of the Hongying Brigade, Captain Han Yueya'er. Their troops are all evolutionaries. You can get to know them later. I promise that within 10 kilometers of your village, you can make your own decisions. You can set up your own laws, taxes, and economy.
However, outside of 10 kilometers, no matter where you go, you have to follow my rules. It doesn't matter if you are an evolver or not, you have to follow my rules. Also, you have to recruit evolvers to join the Bloody Battle Group. Since you need my protection, you have to work together to protect your own safety. "
Zhang Xiaoqiang's promise was no less than a reward. It was worth the firearms they had provided. Moreover, these firearms were thousands of kilometers away. If Zhang Xiaoqiang wanted them, he would have to go and get them himself. It was just a pie in the sky. Zhang Xiaoqiang did not care. As long as they had a goal, they could achieve it. Now was not the time for them to get these things. The Northern Army was their first target.
The Homo Evolutis' temporary camp was not far from Zhang Xiaoqiang's camp. It was only a little over an hour's drive. After the Homo Evolutis entered the camp with the reinforcement troops sent by Zhang Xiaoqiang, Zhang Xiaoqiang finally understood why the Homo Evolutis needed a place to rest and recuperate.
The two hundred and seventy-five evolvers were not single. They all had their own families and children. There were not many entertainment activities during the apocalypse, and childbirth was the entertainment that most people chose. No matter which organization they were in, two hundred and twelve children would be a headache. They needed a stable life, and not to wander day after day.
There were a total of 780 members of the New Humans Organisation. Rather than calling them a faction, they were more like a group of refugees. Zhang Xiao Qiang and Meow Meow had personally come out to check on them.
These people did not use cars. Instead, they used vines to transport themselves. It was amazing, but they really did it. The vines were woven into the shape of a small boat. It was dark and hard. Zhang Xiaoqiang saw with his own eyes that the bottom of the boat, which was fitted with four rubber tires, was not damaged at all when it hit a sharp rock.
There were all kinds of instruments installed inside the boat. The messy wires and strange vines gave the boat a strange and absurd feeling. It was like a combination of handicraft and electrical equipment.
"This is a plant we discovered by chance called the ferris vine. Its material is extremely tough, comparable to high-density alloys, not to mention its light texture. It's hard to process, but we have evolutionaries with the ability to control plants. We can make the ferris vine grow according to our will …"
Dagger accompanied Zhang Xiaoqiang, explaining to him about this amazing vehicle. This vehicle was similar to the amphibious armored vehicle. It could run on the road, float on the water, carry a large load, and run fast. It was most suitable for migration. The most important thing was that the ferris vine emitted a strange smell that could hide the zombies' sense of smell.
Think about it, on the way of migration, a vehicle that could conceal the smell of human bodies was simply a gift from the heavens. This kind of material could completely use a more powerful internal combustion engine. In order to reduce the noise, they used a battery to drive it.
The battery needed electricity, and it just so happened that there was someone in the team who had the ability to control electricity. This ability could at most steam zombies, and it wasn't a very powerful ability. It was the best way to charge the battery. As long as they pinched the plug and slept, the batteries of these vehicles would be fully charged.
In Dagger's eyes, this was just a practical tool for migration. If it were not for this thing, they would not have been able to drag their families and run so far. In Zhang Xiaoqiang's eyes, his thoughts were not so simple.
"Bang …"
The pistol kept bouncing, and brass cartridges were ejected from the gun. The trembling muzzle kept spewing gunfire. The bullets bounced off the rattan shell, and one of the bullets even bounced off Zhang Xiaoqiang's chest. Zhang Xiaoqiang patted the military uniform with a hole on his chest. To the astonishment of the others, he pulled out Monkey King's Claw and fiercely chopped at the rattan.
Zhang Xiaoqiang's strength was not weak, and the rebound force was even stronger. The rebound force made his palm numb. Swinging his palm, Zhang Xiaoqiang's eyes were shining with surprise. He pulled out the Rat King Blade and fiercely chopped down. The Rat King Blade that could cut through anything was like leather, making a muffled sound. Then Zhang Xiaoqiang knelt on one knee and carefully observed the gap made by the Rat King Blade.
Each rattan was as thick as a thin steel wire. Countless rattans were twisted together in a spiral shape, forming a bumpy shell. At first glance, it seemed very simple, but upon closer inspection, all the rattans were seamlessly integrated. Obviously, what Dagger said just now was not an exaggeration.
Under Zhang Xiaoqiang's slash, the Monkey King Claw only made a gap of a few millimeters deep. The Monkey King Claw, which could tear through bulletproof vests, was useless against the rattan. The Rat King Blade performed better, but it was not much stronger. It only cut a section as thick as a finger, and the cut rattan did not rise up. It softly stuck to the skin, and through the gap, a second layer of inner lining, also made of rattan, could be seen.
"Good stuff …"
Zhang Xiaoqiang exclaimed as he stroked the slightly moist shell. Anything he recognized as good was really good. Whether it was the Sun Bamboo or the Pearl Tears, these rattans were undoubtedly qualified to be used as the shell of a vehicle. With this thing as the shell, there was no need to fear large-caliber machine gun fire, and it was much stronger than an armored vehicle …