Shen Qing took the bracelet in a daze.
Didn't he just not want to cut the bracelet into pieces to pour out the silver, so he asked Tang Wenjie to condense it into the shape of a gold ingot? How come when he left, there was already a prototype of a gold ingot, but now there is no silver ingot left, and it has become a bracelet again!
Tang Wenjie was also actively showing off his achievements: "After your advice and my own practice, I can now control metal very finely and accurately." As he said that, he summoned his two life metal weapons in front of Shen Qing - with the increase of his supernatural power level, the spikes that were originally the size of two chopsticks have become as thick as markers.
Tang Wenjie concentrated his mind and activated his supernatural power. The two metal spikes began to tremble slightly, gradually changing shape, and slowly split into two, becoming four chopstick-sized spikes. He continued to activate it, and each spike changed and split again... After activating it four times, sixteen spikes the size of bamboo sticks inserted into starch sausage and grilled gluten appeared in front of Shen Qing.
Some sweat had already appeared on Tang Wenjie's forehead, but he still had enough strength to urge these spikes to fly in different directions.
This is the most difficult to control! It has been less than a year since the apocalypse, and the awakening of the superpowers is even later. Everyone is groping for their own superpowers, and there is no unified way. As for the gold superpowers, except Tang Wenjie himself, no gold superpower can control multiple metal spikes at the same time - other gold superpowers focus more on accuracy and speed. The natal spikes can be used repeatedly, and as long as the speed is fast enough, it can also quickly kill multiple zombies.
But Tang Wenjie's speed was not slow either. Sixteen spikes were flying in the sky above the living room. It was not difficult to make them fly in one direction at the same time. The difficult part was to make them have their own routes of action. The mental power had to be divided and controlled separately. When Tang Wenjie first started practicing, he had experienced several severe headaches - dividing the mental power into multiple parts was not a simple matter.
But once he got through it, Tang Wenjie tasted the sweetness. Now the sixteen spikes were flying around the room in different routes, and finally they all hit the iron plate in the living room where Qu Weiwei practiced her supernatural powers, hitting the iron plate with fingertip-sized holes one after another, and then they all flew back to Tang Wenjie's palm.
This means he can kill sixteen zombies at the same time.
Song Kaiji pondered for a moment and recalled a classic passage from a martial arts novel: "Then can you also let your spikes fight each other? If the spikes on your left fight with the spikes on your right, is their victory or defeat controlled by you, or is it left to nature and instinct, and you don't know the outcome?"
Tang Wenjie felt his mental strength and tried to imagine the scene. His brain froze and he felt a dull pain: "...I'm afraid you want me to die."
"How dare I?" Song Kaiji waved his hand and said with a smile: "You are the strongest in our team now, and I can't wait to curry favor with you. If I go on a mission, I will need your protection." Song Kaiji's spatial ability can only be used to release attack moves when it reaches a very high level. Before that, he can only use pistols and crossbows like ordinary people, and his attack power is far inferior to that of a psychic.
Shen Qing thought about the thin spikes just now, and then looked at the bracelet with natural and delicate patterns on his hand, thinking: "Can you make those spikes thinner?"
Tang Wenjie made a bitter face: "It is possible... I have tried it, and the thinnest one can make is as thin as a hair." After all, he could even carve the patterns on the bracelet, so it was not difficult for him to make some thin threads. As he spoke, he produced some to show Shen Qing. Sure enough, they were as thin as hair, but at the same time as soft as hair.
"But the hardness cannot be guaranteed, and it cannot penetrate the iron plate. Also, I am currently unable to control more than sixteen spikes at the same time." This is his limit now.
Shen Qing didn't intend to let him use thinner and more spikes to attack. When he saw those thin metal wires, he suddenly thought of the net he used to kill wild boars... If Tang Wenjie could make a net out of metal, it would naturally be stronger than a net made of hemp rope, and he could change the shape at any time according to his own wishes, so could he use this net to catch zombies?
Just like luring wild boars, making a metal trap to lure zombies? Hunting is always based on the same principles!
After hearing Shen Qing's words, everyone in the room was stunned. Although Song Kaiji, Tang Wenjie, and Qu Weiwei grew up in modern times and had much more knowledge than Shen Qing, they were just college students before the apocalypse. Their few hunting and killing ideas came from games. How could they compare to Shen Qing, who wandered around in the mountains every day and learned from old hunters?
But they were not stupid. Qu Weiwei realized immediately: "If I collect enough vine seeds, I can also weave a net to trap the zombies and kill them slowly." However, vines are much more fragile than metal nets. But this method can protect her even if she and Tang Wenjie get separated.
Song Kaiji said, "Why should we trap the zombies? Our supernatural powers can make the net change shape at any time, so why don't we trap ourselves?"
Shen Qing, Tang Wenjie, Qu Weiwei:!!!
Qu Weiwei murmured, "Could it be that you are a genius, you are Einstein... No, you two are both geniuses! How come you are so smart!"
As long as they are trapped in the net, the zombies will not be able to attack them. They can also use crossbows and pistols to kill the zombies outside through the holes in the net. There are even two superpowers, Tang Wenjie and Qu Weiwei, who can weave a bigger net around the zombies after trapping themselves in the net to prevent more zombies from gathering in succession, so as to avoid being trapped in the middle if they cannot kill them all.
Moreover, with such a large metal net, they don't have to worry about being attacked by zombies when digging for crystal cores afterwards, and they won't be like Tang Wenjie who had no time to dig for crystal cores because he had to escape before.
This scene was so cool that even Qu Weiwei, who didn't want to go out and kill zombies, was very tempted. She felt that the originally scary zombies were like crystal cores that automatically jumped into their trap, which made her overcome the nausea in her heart: "Boss, when are we going to set out on the mission?"
Since they were "kept" by Shen Qing, they haven't been on a mission! Which superpower team is like them? Every day, they only need to grow vegetables, sell vegetables, find gold and silver jewelry in the base, practice, eat... Life is almost as easy as before the end of the world. Before the end of the world, there was still early eight, but now they can arrange their time by themselves. They can practice whenever they want. If they are lazy and don't want to sell vegetables, Mother Tang can sell them herself.
It’s too comfortable!
Shen Qing said, "I just happened to have a task in mind, and I was just about to discuss it with you." He touched his chest, hesitated for a moment, and did not take out the book that Miao Tongsheng gave him, but asked tentatively, "Do you know the Three Character Classic?"
Everyone present had been to college, so who wouldn't know this? Shen Qing's questioning made them a little unsure. Song Kaiji asked uncertainly, "Are you saying 'Man is good at birth'?"
Shen Qing:!!!
That's right! My guess might actually be true! Shen Qing suppressed his excitement and asked, "What about "Hundred Family Names" and "Thousand Character Classic"?
"Zhao, Qian, Sun, Li, Zhou, Wu, Zheng, Wang?" Qu Weiwei said, "I have heard of the Thousand Character Classic, but I can't recite it. Isn't this an early reading material for children in ancient times?"
Shen Qing nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes! I just want to find these books, and some books for children to read. And... and books about ancient things."
But Shen Qing also noticed that he had never seen a book in this world before when he came to this world: the end of the world came suddenly, and everyone was running for their lives, so who would bring a book? Wouldn't it be better to pack more food, daily necessities, and gold?
The official of Hongcheng Base did send people to collect some important books: no one knows when the end of the world will end, or whether it will end. As an official, of course, they have to consider preserving the fire. But they only preserved some relatively important books with scientific research and historical value, and the number was not large. The people were still struggling on the line of life and death, and had not yet considered obtaining these superstructures.
If Shen Qing wanted to find a book, he would definitely go to the zombie-infested area outside the base: "Is there a bookstore nearby?"
"Bookstore? Bookshop? Library?" Song Kaiji glanced at Shen Qing and thought for a while. Although this place was a suburb before the end of the world, there were also some residential areas. Logically, there should be some places here, but now they have no map and the Internet has collapsed and cannot be searched, so they really don't know where they are.
At this time, we have to thank the locals. Tang Wenjie thought for a while: "I don't know about bookstores and libraries, but there is a No. 9 Yucai Middle School six or seven kilometers away from the base. This suburban area is full of resettlement houses, and they are also equipped with corresponding facilities. My second aunt's house was demolished and she was resettled here, and my cousin is studying in the No. 9 Yucai high school." Thinking of his second aunt and cousin who would be out of contact after the end of the world, Tang Wenjie was even more excited, and tried his best to introduce to Shen Qing: "There must be a library in the school, and there will generally be a bookstore at the school gate. Boss, how about we go over and take a look?"
Shen Qing subconsciously looked at Song Kaiji, and seeing that Song Kaiji did not object, he nodded and said, "Then let's go to the Ninth Yucai Middle School!"
So the plan for the mission the next day was set, and everyone went back to prepare. They were also very tactful and did not ask Shen Qing what he wanted the book for. The boss "supported" them, gave them good food and drink, and provided them with crystal cores to cultivate their superpowers. Naturally, he had to meet all of the boss's needs unconditionally! Besides, the place six or seven kilometers away from the base was not a very dangerous place. The base would regularly arrange official personnel to clean up the zombies around to avoid endangering the safety of the base.
The distance is six or seven kilometers, and there are probably some zombies running over from outside, but not in large numbers. This is not a dangerous mission and is very suitable for a new team like them to practice and run in.
Only Song Kaiji hesitated for a while and asked Shen Qing awkwardly: "Why are you looking for children's enlightenment reading materials?"
Of course, it was for myself. Shen Qing's current level of education was not even comparable to some children who had just started to learn. Of course, he had to start from scratch? He glanced at Song Kaiji in confusion, and then remembered that everyone in this world seemed to be literate: even a middle-aged woman like Tang's mother, who would not know a single word in their village, could recognize many words on the flat square piece called a mobile phone!
Shen Qing was already well versed in the art of telling half-truths and half-falsehoods. After thinking for a while, he said, "My mother... Mom, my mother's friend's daughter is seven or eight years old and wants to go to school."
This is about Lian Rong from Aunt Lian's family. Of course, if Lian Rong wants to read the book after getting it, Shen Qing will certainly be willing to really teach her to read.
Song Kaiji felt relieved for no reason. He said, Shen Qing is younger than him, how could he have a child? It must be a relative's child. But... he lowered his eyes. Where are Shen Qing's mother, her friends, and her daughter? Why didn't Shen Qing bring them to their team?
Is it because there is not enough trust? Or is there some other reason?
Shen Qing also looked at Song Kaiji a few more times. After staying in Anping County for a long time, Shen Qing was now quite sensitive to these things because those shopkeepers had been asking him about his life and background. He felt that Song Kaiji was also asking about him. If it were those people in Anping County, Shen Qing would have turned around and left at this moment. But Song Kaiji... Shen Qing pursed his lips, feeling a little soft-hearted: "...I once asked you if you wanted to go with me. You said you still had to wait for your family."
Song Kaiji was stunned.
Shen Qing smiled and said, "So you missed a chance to meet my mother. But we'll talk about it later. Don't ask now."
In fact, after that day, Shen Qing regretted rashly inviting Song Kaiji. He was in a state of confusion at the time, and in an instant he figured out many things that he had not realized before: for example, why did the villagers always suppress his appearance, and how was he different from a man except for the extra mole on his pregnancy, so why should he be inferior to others?
Why is it that the same appearance looks handsome on a man but ugly on a boy?
It cannot be said that the reason we were able to figure these problems out was all because of Song Kaiji, but it was the moment when Song Kaiji raised the mirror that provided the clue.
In a moment of emotional excitement, Shen Qing invited Song Kaiji. But he hadn't thought it through. If he really brought Song Kaiji to his own world, how would he place him? How would he introduce him to the villagers?
Song Kaiji has no household registration and no property. Should I let him live with me?
So...what are they?
Fortunately, Song Kaiji did not accept his invitation, so Shen Qing did not have to think deeply about how to solve these problems, so he was disappointed, but also relieved. Now, Shen Qing is no longer the Shen Qing of that time: in this world, he can control Song Kaiji and others through supplies, but if he brings them back to his world, the shortage of food will no longer exist, and his advantage will disappear.
Shen Qing had no idea what they would do with their powerful abilities. Not to mention, how would they treat him, the only person who knew their origins?
What else would he be able to use to control them then? Would he still use that little bit of emotion?
However, feelings are the most fickle and unpredictable things in the world.
At this moment, Shen Qing was really glad that Song Kaiji didn't agree. If in the future, they have a deeper friendship, so deep that he is sure that even if he takes them over, these people will never betray him or hurt him, that's another matter. But now, at least before he is strong enough to resist all this, before he fully understands what is going on in these two worlds, Shen Qing doesn't want to reveal anything about himself to this world.
Song Kaiji was stunned for a long time. He had a clear feeling that Shen Qing was a little different from when he first met her. He felt a little ashamed that Shen Qing could see through his little thoughts so easily, but at the same time, he had a little hope: Shen Qing had opened the door of her heart to him, but he didn't grasp it. But until now, Shen Qing had not resolutely closed the door, so he still had hope -
What hope is there? Song Kaiji was shocked.
"Don't just stand there. We are going on a mission tomorrow. Do we need to prepare a lot of things?" Shen Qing said, "How are we going to get there? Riding that two-wheeled... bicycle? Or how else should we get there?" Shen Qing saw that Song Kaiji had ridden that bike several times, taking him and that healing mutant with other abilities with him.
Song Kaiji came back to his senses. As the only psychic in the team without the ability to attack, these chores naturally fell on his head. "Drive, I'll go rent one. Wait, I don't have a driver's license, my God, I'll go ask Old Tang and Sister Weiwei if they have a driver's license." Song Kaiji slapped his forehead, turned around to leave, and looked back at Shen Qing: "Wait, are you going too?" As far as he knew, Shen Qing was an ordinary person.
"Of course I have to go." Shen Qing wanted to read the books and schools of this world. This was a great opportunity for him to gain more knowledge. Besides... Shen Qing knew that the zombies would not attack him.
But he didn't plan to tell the team about this. He planned to follow Song Kaiji closely. As long as the zombies attacked Song Kaiji, others would naturally think that the zombies would attack him too - and there was Tang Wenjie's net, so there wouldn't be any danger, right?
Shen Qing winked at Song Kaiji: "You will protect me, won't you?"
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