Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan also felt nauseous. They forced back the acid in their stomachs and lowered their heads in disgust.

But Qi Xili laughed and asked, "What do you think the apocalypse is? Is it like this, sitting in a classroom listening to lectures and looking at pictures? If you think that way, you are very wrong."

You probably don't know how cruel the apocalypse is. The information you've been exposed to before was just information that the Alliance intentionally filtered out for maintaining stability.

In this world, far too many people have died because of global rainfall, global drought, unknown creatures, the HZ virus, extreme cold, and this earthquake.

Did you know that seven or eight small countries in Simis State were wiped out due to water shortages? And in Simis State, the initial epicenter of the HZ virus, less than one in ten survived.

Take this earthquake for example. The seven or eight island nations surrounding Qinghua Kingdom were buried underwater by the tsunami triggered by the earthquake.

Do you think the world is still safe?

Everyone looked up in shock, their eyes filled with fear.

Shen and Bi were the same; they knew the apocalypse was cruel, but they never imagined it would be this serious.

The atmosphere below the stage was somber, but Qi Xili didn't let it go. He laughed and said, "It's just that you're lucky to have been born and raised in Qinghua Kingdom. Do you know how much the Qinghe Alliance and the Guard have sacrificed for the peace and stability of the past two years?"

He then shook his head, tears welling up in his eyes. "Before, you were ordinary people, living peaceful and carefree lives. But once you join the guard team, you have to take on a responsibility."

It's not about sacrificing yourself to save others, but rather about helping your fellow countrymen when they face difficulties, if you have the means to do so.

Our evening training sessions are designed to teach you how to survive better in a post-apocalyptic world.

Then, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and he looked at everyone with a wicked smile, "And morning training is to teach you how to kill!"

Shen Bi and the other man's pupils contracted slightly, and the others were so frightened that they hiccuped.

But Qi Xili acted as if nothing had happened, opened the PPT and said, "Today, since we're using earthquakes as a starting point, let's talk about the treatment of injuries during earthquake rescue."

Although he was talking about treating injuries, he went into great detail.

From pre-earthquake warning signs and self-rescue during the earthquake, to how to minimize injuries and conserve energy when buried, the lecture also included a presentation by experts in white coats on how to treat injuries during rescue operations.

After listening, everyone in the audience felt like they had participated in a fake rescue operation. They had worked hard for a month, but they didn't understand anything.

That makes sense. Without a solid theoretical foundation, who would dare let them go and poach people? Poaching resources is already the maximum authority they're allowed to do.

The doctor in the white coat explained a lot of precautions, but they were all aimed at people without a medical background.

In fact, he really wanted to teach everyone how to suture wounds, set bones, and even deliver babies—technical skills that are frequently used—but he gave up because none of the guards had any relevant experience.

There's no way around it. Without a theoretical foundation, learning only half-baked skills isn't saving lives, it's killing them.

However, he still finished presenting the slides he had prepared, which included not only rescue procedures for those buried but also emergency response methods.

The doctors in white coats explained and demonstrated techniques such as artificial respiration and the Heimlich maneuver.

Furthermore, he also pointed out and explained in detail some common mistakes people make in their daily lives, such as whether or not wounds can be washed with water.

Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan both felt enlightened after listening. In the past, they had been so focused on their daily meals and secure jobs that they had never taken the time to learn about medical knowledge.

They thought that with their own space and spiritual spring water, they could survive no matter how much the world deteriorated. But they never considered how an ordinary person without any special abilities could improve their chances of survival in the apocalypse.

After the doctor in the white coat finished speaking, Qi Xili took out some small tools, such as life detectors and hydraulic pliers, from the box carried by the guards, and explained their working principles and usage methods to everyone.

"Besides these, there are some large tools. If you're interested, you can learn from your team leader during morning training," Qi Xili reminded them.

Although he said that, many people below did not agree.

Qi Xili wasn't angry. The platform was set up and the opportunity was given to them. Whether they could seize it or not depended on themselves.

Isn't the end times just about survival of the fittest?

"Alright, it's getting late, everyone go back and rest. Tomorrow we'll talk about how to extract purified water." Qi Xili glanced at the computer screen and, seeing it was already 9:10, waved his hand and said.

He ignored everyone's reactions, bent down to turn off the phone, and casually reminded them, "Review what we've covered before bed, so you don't come back empty-handed during the exam and make a fool of yourself."

Seeing everyone rushing towards the door, Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan were not in a hurry. They sat in their seats and waited until most of the people had left before leaving.

The two of them didn't move, and Yu Shui and Zhu Shiliang felt embarrassed to move either, so the others stayed with the couple.

Yu Shui glanced at Qi Xili and asked in a low voice, "Yanming, are you participating in morning training tomorrow?"

Shen Yanming raised an eyebrow. "Go ahead and participate. What about you?"

"I haven't decided yet. I didn't originally want to get up early, but since you said you'd participate, I'll join you too."

After Yu Shui finished speaking with a smile, Chen Qing, Li Yinhe, and Cui Xian nodded in agreement.

Zhu Shiliang looked worried. "Yanming, that's a skill that can kill!"

Shen Yanming chuckled, "It's just learning, not actually asking you to kill people. Besides, the world is getting worse and worse. What if one day, the only way to protect yourself is to take action? If you can't kill, won't you just be at the mercy of others?"

Although Zhu Shiliang thought there was some truth to this, having lived in peacetime for so long, he really couldn't accept bloodshed.

Seeing his hesitation, Bi Qiaoan said directly, "It's just that we're protected too well by the alliance. Outside of Qinghua Kingdom, the fighting has probably already started."

Actually, that was nonsense. Bi Qiaoan was just helping him make up his mind because they had known each other for a while.

But she didn't notice that as Qi Xili bent down to organize the documents, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

Zhu Shiliang was taken aback by Bi Qiaoan's words. He was startled, and a fine layer of cold sweat appeared on his forehead. Looking at the group of familiar faces around him, he nodded and muttered, "I'll go tomorrow morning too. It's good to learn more, it's good."

Shen Yanming's lips curled up, but he still reminded them, "Think it through yourselves, and only participate if you really need it. The early training program might be dangerous, and you could get injured. As always, the decision is yours, and I won't take responsibility."

“Got it, we’re all brothers!” Yu Shui said with a brotherly expression, patting Shen Yanming on the shoulder as he walked past Bi Qiaoan in the middle. “Old Shen, you’ve made almost no wrong decisions. You’re a darling of the heavens.”