Chapter 7 Only the Desire for the Crystal Core

Wei Ye, who was hiding inside, was very flustered and was almost scared to death by the loud knocking on the door.

He had climbed snow-capped mountains, hiked through rainforests, and done many things that challenged the limits of life, but he had never felt such fear as he did now.

Zombies are truly terrifying.

Even a slight scratch or accidental ingestion of a tiny bit of zombie flesh can lead to infection.

Even though he could easily take down two or three zombies based on his physical abilities, he still didn't dare to get too close.

Moreover, the zombie outbreak is likely to be widespread, so even if he escapes, where can he go?

Where can we find a safe place?

While he was filled with fear and confusion, the woman outside said she could tell him how to survive.

This was very important to Wei Ye, who didn't know how to deal with it.

He didn't open the door easily, but asked through the roller shutter, "What advice?"

Meng Shiwan lost her patience. "Open the door."

After thinking for a moment, Wei Ye finally decided to open the door.

The fact that the person was able to stand at the shop entrance and speak indicates that it is currently safe outside.

He pulled up the roller shutter, and what came into view was a girl in sportswear. She was very pretty, but her brows showed a cold indifference that kept strangers at bay.

A large pink RV was parked behind her, blocking the door and isolating the zombies, creating a closed, safe zone.

Wei Ye secretly breathed a sigh of relief; there were no zombies, so he was safe for the time being.

Meng Shiwan strode into the store and began selecting the items she needed.

"The first piece of advice: Don't open the door to just anyone. Everyone you let in could become the cause of your death."

Wei Ye:......

She was the one who said to open the door.

She was the one who said not to let just anyone in.

He stood blankly at the door, his expression a mixture of confusion and bewilderment.

Meng Shiwan glanced at him; he was a very energetic man, strong and tall, about thirty years old.

The body is covered in the marks of training; he must work out regularly.

Meng Shiwan became suspicious and asked, "Do you have any winter clothes?"

Wei Ye walked into the store, took out a heavy winter coat from the shelf, and handed it to Meng Shiwan.

Meng Shiwan said coldly, "Put it on the ground and step back."

She had to maintain an absolutely safe distance from this man to prevent him from having any ulterior motives and to have room to resist.

Wei Ye was full of question marks. Was he really that scary?

Why is this little girl looking at him like he's a villain?

He put the winter coat on the ground and muttered as he backed away, "This winter coat is very expensive."

Meng Shiwan picked it up and looked at it. She recognized the brand and model. It was definitely capable of climbing Mount Everest and could be used to withstand the extreme cold.

"Take another set. How much? I'll transfer the money to you later."

Meng Shiwan sighed inwardly, realizing that a large part of humanity was still unaware of the seriousness of the situation.

They believe that someone will soon come to eliminate the zombies and restore the previous order, and they have hope for the future.

At least for now, humanity hasn't been driven mad by disaster, and the kindness in our hearts still remains.

Otherwise, the first thing this man would think about is how to steal her RV.

Instead of figuring out how much a set of winter clothes costs.

Wei Ye pulled out another set of winter clothes and placed it on the ground. Then, under Meng Shiwan's wary gaze, he stepped aside, sat on a chair, and quietly watched her busy herself.

"And the second piece of advice?"

Meng Shiwan placed the two sets of winter clothes in the space in front of the passenger seat, closed the car door, and went back to get more things.

"The second piece of advice is to find a place with plenty of food, stay put, and wait for rescue."

Wei Ye frowned. "This disaster will last a long time, won't it?"

He saw some news online that zombie outbreaks had occurred all over the country.

Following the tropes of previous post-apocalyptic novels, and considering reality, this disaster may never end.

Meng Shiwan did not answer. She took more than ten full-body rainsuits for hiking and put them into the small storage box next to the chassis.

I took more than ten pairs of comfortable hiking shoes and stuffed them into the shoe cabinet.

And some everyday items such as windbreakers, sports bras, backpacks, windproof pants, gloves, socks, hats, and scarves were stuffed into the storage cabinet under the U-shaped sofa.

They didn't stop until they had filled the space under the sofa.

As she got out of the RV, she saw the man still sitting honestly in the chair, watching her work with a thoughtful expression.

She found it somewhat amusing and actually laughed out loud.

It's been so long since I've seen such an innocent person. There's no malice or scheming in their eyes, only pure confusion and unease.

Meng Shiwan took out her phone and scanned 100,000 yuan for him.

"The third piece of advice is: don't trust anyone, don't extend kindness to anyone, and if necessary, abandon your morals in order to survive better."

Wei Ye pondered for a moment, then his gaze fell on the RV at the door.

Meng Shiwan stepped into the RV, closed the door, and drove away.

As darkness fell, she still needed to go to the supermarket to stock up on supplies, as much of the food would be spoiled by tomorrow.

Meng Shiwan parked the RV at the entrance of the supermarket's loading and unloading passage.

She returned to the RV, picked up an outdoor shovel, and pushed open the side door.

Ta Xue raised its tail and followed her step by step as she jumped off the RV.

Meng Shiwan picked up the cat, put it back in the RV, and stroked its fluffy head a couple of times.

"It's dangerous outside, you stay here and wait for me."

Ta Xue blinked her big eyes, squatted on the ground, and tilted her little head as she watched her close the RV door.

The passageway was open, and a delivery truck carrying instant noodles and snacks was parked next to it.

Boxes of fruit were piled up on both sides of the aisle, probably not yet delivered to the warehouse.

Meng Shiwan gripped her shovel tightly, walking inside while remaining alert to any movement around her, lest a zombie pounce from a corner.

Her goals this time were very clear: meat, grains, seasonings, and purified water.

Given the limited space, the food she should stock up on most is filling and long-lasting food.

She also wanted snacks and fruits, but these things were far less important than meat and staple foods.

"roar!"

Just as she was about to enter the supermarket, a roar came from around the corner ahead.

A male zombie wearing a supermarket uniform, with a piece of flesh missing from his neck, lunged at her.

Meng Shiwan reacted quickly, dodging the zombie's attack by sidestepping, and then fiercely swung her shovel, the sharp edge of which cleaved a large hole in the zombie's head.

The zombie crashed heavily to the ground, motionless.

She glanced at it; there was no crystal core.

The commotion attracted the attention of the other zombies in the supermarket.

Dozens of zombies approached this side.

Meng Shiwan gripped the shovel, her eyes sparkling. There was no fear of the zombies, only a longing for the crystal core.

If you're incredibly lucky, you might even get two more crystal cores, which would be fantastic.

She looked around, walked to the shelf, and pulled it toward the aisle.

The passage was blocked on both sides, leaving only a gap in the middle for one person to pass through. As soon as a zombie squeezed out, it was killed one by one.

It's much easier and safer than dealing with dozens of zombies directly.

Meng Shiwan tried to pull it, but couldn't budge it.

The shelves are filled with alcoholic beverages, and they are quite heavy.

"Sis, let me help you."

A girl suddenly appeared out of nowhere, walked up to Meng Shiwan, and helped pull up the shelves.