Chapter 71 Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland 34
When Zhou Jue returned to Titan Industries, it was no longer the same place she had left it to be.
A faint smell of explosives lingered in the air, but an even stronger stench of decay permeated the air. Dozens of wandering zombies, attracted by Zhou Jue's movements, roared and pounced out from every corner.
To Zhou Jue now, these ordinary zombies are no different from roadside weeds; she's even too lazy to use the electromagnetic cannon.
"Buzz—"
The light prism blade shot out, and the silver figure left deadly afterimages in the factory. In less than a minute, all the zombies were cleanly and neatly decapitated, turning into pieces of flesh scattered all over the ground.
As the battle ended and Zhou Jue was preparing to return to the "grass platform," the system suddenly issued a notification.
[Special life fluctuations detected, source: back mountain.]
[Analysis in progress... This is the remaining rhizome of the high-energy mutated plant 'Abyss Devourer'.]
This root possesses extremely strong regenerative and evolutionary capabilities; it is recommended that the host implement a contractual control over it.
Zhou Jue was taken aback and walked to the place on the back mountain where the mutated plant had escaped. Under a pile of zombie corpses, she indeed saw a piece of plant remnant, no bigger than a thumb, resembling a withered branch.
This thing almost drove her to the brink of despair? Besides, the epicenter of the explosion wasn't even in the back hills!
How do we form a contract?
[A master-servant contract is being generated. The contract has been locked onto a target. The host only needs to infuse spiritual power into it.]
[Warning: This creature possesses an extremely strong tendency to turn on its master; a master-servant contract is the only safe option.]
Zhou Jue did not hesitate. The master-servant contract was very good, after all, this thing really ate people and zombies, so it was more reassuring to hold it tightly in his hand.
She stretched out her finger, and a wisp of Foundation Establishment Level 1 spiritual power flowed from her fingertip into the broken branch.
The broken branch trembled violently, seemingly trying to resist, but its resistance was insignificant in the face of the system-generated, domineering power of the contract. An invisible spiritual link, representing an absolute subordination, was instantly established between Zhou Jue and the broken branch.
The contract is established.
Zhou Jue could clearly feel that he could control the life, death, and behavior of this broken branch at will.
She put the seemingly lifeless "little piece of black charcoal" into the Starry Sky Box, separating it into a separate area, intending to find a place to "nurture" it properly later.
After dealing with this matter, she used her system points to redeem a vial of "Gene Collapse Potion," specifically designed for gene fusion-type monsters, in the shop.
Although I wanted to "save money" and not buy it, and instead try my luck with the power armor and "Chilamy", I decided to buy it anyway to avoid any accidents. In the last few days, the best course of action is to complete the mission honestly.
After doing all this, she drove back to the "Grass Platform" base. When she arrived, she saw a scene of perfect order.
Wang Yong's patrol team was divided into two groups: one group went out to collect supplies, and the other group cleaned up and patrolled the area around the shelter.
Chen Shuqi led his men to reinforce the defensive fortifications;
The elderly community grid worker, Sun Jing, was actually leading a few survivors to cultivate a new vegetable garden.
Although there weren't many people, everyone was doing their job, and the entire base was full of vitality, a stark contrast to the lifeless, backstabbing survivor camps she had seen along the way.
Upon seeing Zhou Jue return, everyone stopped what they were doing, their faces showing genuine respect and joy.
"Boss, you're back!" Wang Yong rushed up to greet him, his face beaming with excitement.
"Boss, I miss you so much! You've been gone for so long!"
"Boss..."
Zhou Jue nodded, a rare sense of satisfaction rising in his heart.
It seems that the team leaders she chose are indeed capable.
She didn't exchange many pleasantries and directly announced her decision.
"Everyone, pack up the necessary supplies and prepare to move."
This news stunned everyone.
"Relocate? Boss, aren't we doing fine here?" Chen Shuqi asked, puzzled.
“I’ve found a better place,” Zhou Jue said succinctly. “Titan Industries. I’ve eliminated all the threats there. Their engineering department has an independent power supply system, robust defenses, and a large amount of equipment and materials. It’s a much better place to live and thrive than here.”
Zhou Jue said succinctly: "Moreover, a monster is sleeping under the grass platform. This place is not safe. I need to deal with her. Your presence here will only get in my way."
One stone stirs up a thousand waves!
Is there a monster beneath the grass platform?
Titan Factory... have all the threats been eliminated?
Everyone, including Wang Yong and Chen Shuqi, looked at Zhou Jue as if he were a god. If someone else had said these words, they would have thought it was madness.
But it was Zhou Jue who said this.
It was the woman who repeatedly created miracles, bringing them food, safety, and hope.
After a brief moment of shock came soaring ecstasy!
As for the monster under the platform, well, they trusted their leader completely, so surprisingly, no one was afraid.
"Yes! We'll get ready right away!"
No one questioned, no one hesitated, and everyone immediately sprang into action, their eyes burning with hope for the future.
Soon, Chen Shuqi came over to report: "Boss, everything is packed up!"
"Okay, Wang Yong, you lead the team. Be careful on the road."
"Once we get there, Chen Shuqi, please arrange for everyone to settle down. Another group of survivors will be going there soon, so please make the necessary arrangements."
"Yes, boss!"
After arranging everything, the group from Caotai stepped out of the shelter. This time, no one backed down! Zhou Jue, on the other hand, closed the shelter's doors; she was going to complete a side quest in this world.
When Zhou Jue arrived at the entrance of B7 wearing power armor, she carefully opened the door. A sophisticated cryogenic hibernation pod appeared before her eyes, with various still-functioning instruments connected to it. Kira was lying in the hibernation pod, fast asleep.
[Host, there is a button on the right side of the hibernation pod. Press it to open the hibernation pod. According to data analysis, Chilamy will wake up in 10 seconds after it is opened. You need to inject the gene-destruction drug into it within 10 seconds.]
Zhou Jue stepped forward, holding the medicine in one hand and pressing the button with the other. She was ready!
The hibernation pod slowly opened, and Zhou Jue was about to administer the injection. However, less than 3 seconds later, Qilame opened her eyes.
Before it could launch an attack, Zhou Jue quickly changed tactics. Before Chilamie could "fully awaken," she raised her arm and fired the "gene collapse agent" directly through the pressure injector on her arm armor.
The agent hit the gap in the chimera's shell precisely.
"hiss--!"
The chimera let out a shrill scream, its body began to convulse and melt violently, and the genes of different species underwent a devastating collapse and conflict under the influence of the drug.
Its body, like a burning wax figure, quickly disintegrated.
Just before it completely collapsed, Zhou Jue raised the electromagnetic cannon on his right shoulder.
"boom!"
A blue beam of light struck its head precisely.
The enormous head exploded into a cloud of blood mist in an instant.
Main Quest: Defeat the Chimera, Completed.
[Rewards: 30,000 points, Advanced Gene Optimization Fluid x1, Advanced Plant Evolution Fluid x1, Bone Regeneration Technology (Mature).]
The generous reward made Zhou Jue's lips curl into a wide smile.
Then Zhou Jue put the hibernation chamber and the connecting instruments into the Starburst Box.
Side Quest 3 Update: 'Memory Titanium Alloy'. Locate and retrieve the cryogenic hibernation pod used to store 'Chimera' (primarily made of memory titanium alloy). Completed.
[Mission Reward: Medical Pod (Basic) x1]
The side quest is complete, but her tasks are not yet finished.
Main Quest: Shelter 100 survivors, current progress 15/100.
For the next 24 hours, Zhou Jue transformed into the most efficient "cleaner" and "rescue team".
She drove her off-road vehicle through the city's ruins, her power armor's scanning system operating at full power, actively searching for areas teeming with zombies and traces of survivors.
Swarms of zombies were reduced to points under the roar of the electromagnetic cannons.
One by one, the survivors struggling in despair had their hopes for survival rekindled after receiving the map and a small amount of supplies she left behind.
When the hundredth survivor, guided by her, arrived at Titan Industries, the system notification sounded as expected.
Main Quest: Shelter 100 survivors, current progress 100/100, completed.
[Rewards: 10,000 points, hidden building blueprint 'Tianjian Fortress' (Characteristics: Sturdy, Astute)]
All tasks have been completed.
Zhou Jue glanced at the mission panel, where there were less than two days left until his return, and then turned the car around.
She was going to the valley she had chosen to set up defenses for the "passage".
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