Chapter 43 Human Shelter, Hope Base
Bai Li looked at the crooked handwriting.
The corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise slightly.
Unfortunately, the kitchen had been blown up.
Otherwise, the zombies can definitely make better dishes.
Even though I hadn't seen the kitchen, I knew it was blown to pieces.
Just when Bai Li was immersed in the joy of his improved strength,
Suddenly, the zombies saw something special in their eyes.
To the southeast of the ruins,
A convoy consisting of several modified off-road vehicles and a medium-sized truck,
We were driving slowly along a relatively intact road.
In front of the convoy,
A bald man in camouflage uniform and carrying a rifle is observing the surroundings with a telescope.
It turned out to be the leader of the team of human survivors we encountered before!
Beside him,
That woman with glasses who can control fire, Xiaoya, is also there.
She looked better than before.
But his eyes were still tired.
There were many survivors following the convoy.
There were men, women, young and old, all with faces showing fatigue from the long journey and confusion about the future.
They appear to be migrating.
The convoy stopped about 500 meters away from their hiding place.
It seems to be resting and reconnaissance.
The bald leader and Xiaoya brought a few team members,
Walking towards the ruins where Bai Li and the others were,
It seems that they are investigating the source of last night's explosion.
Bai Li's heart instantly rose.
Humans! And they were a team with fire powers that we'd dealt with before!
They were attracted by the explosion!
[Human survivor convoy approaches! Target: Explosion pit!]
Please make your choice:
[Option 1: Immediately hide deeply! Command all controllable zombies to silence, fully activate your own concealment and affinity aura, abandon external observation, and pray to avoid being discovered (Risk: Passive, may miss important intelligence or the opponent may have special detection methods, Reward: Weak Spirit +1, slightly improved the effectiveness of the basic concealment technique)]
[Option 2: Risky Observation! Carefully observe the convoy's movements through the perspective of the controlled zombies and attempt to eavesdrop on the conversation. (Risk: Medium! The zombies may be sensed or killed by the enemy, and mental probing may be detected by the flame ability user. Reward: Weak Spirit +2, Mental Toughness +1 (slightly improves resistance to mental probing/impact), and may obtain key intelligence on the "Hope Base")
Option 3: Active Contact (Test)! Control a zombie, carry a harmless object (such as a clean water bottle) close to the convoy, and send a weak signal of goodwill (Risk: Extremely High! Easily attacked or perceived as provocative, exposing your presence and abilities. Reward: Weak Spirit +3, slight increase in the effect of your primary affinity aura, and a very small chance of receiving a friendly response from humans)
The virtual light screen flashed wildly before my eyes.
Bai Li's breathing suddenly became rapid.
Option three? Reach out?
What a joke!
In the apocalypse, a cat that can control zombies actively approaches a human convoy?
It's simply courting death!
The other party will definitely open fire without hesitation!
Option 1? Deep Hide?
Although the safest, it is completely passive.
What if the other party has special detection means to find the basement?
Besides, she was so curious about the Hope Base!
That may be the only relatively safe destination for the little ancestor in the future!
Option two!
Adventure Watch!
Although there are certain risks,
But through indirect observation through zombies, the safety is relatively high.
The rewards are attractive, and the improvement of mental toughness is very practical.
More importantly, there is a chance to eavesdrop on key intelligence about the "Hope Base"!
This information is crucial to the future of our little ancestor!
"Choose two! Take the risk and observe!"
Bai Li made a decisive decision.
[Congratulations on choosing option 2. Rewards will be distributed after the task is completed. Please start your observation!]
Bai Li immediately focused his mind.
She ordered the zombies under her control to hide as stealthily as possible behind a collapsed billboard.
Only one cloudy eye was revealed, carefully observing the bald leader and Xiaoya at the edge of the deep pit.
At the same time, she raised her spiritual perception to the extreme.
She saw the bald leader squatting down to examine the scorched earth, his face filled with shock and solemnity.
She saw flames burning in Xiaoya's palms, and she seemed to be sensing something, her brows furrowed tighter and tighter.
She concentrated all her mental energy, as if trying to capture a specific frequency amidst the cacophony of noise.
Finally, the intermittent conversation floated over on the wind.
Captured by her powerful mental power.
"...power...missile..."
"...The residual energy...weird..."
"...Cold...Murder...Evolution..."
"...another...more...terrifying..."
“…Unable to track…”
"…Inform the convoy…to bypass…Hope Base…"
Hope Base!
Bai Li's heart skipped a beat!
really!
They are going to a place called Hope Base!
That place sounds like an organized shelter!
Just when she was excited and wanted to capture more information,
Xiaoya seemed to have some feelings.
Turning his head suddenly,
His sharp eyes swept towards the billboard where the zombies were hiding!
The flame in her palm flickered slightly.
Bai Li's heart was filled with alarm!
Immediately cut off the mental connection with the zombie,
At the same time, he used a little spiritual energy to perform the elementary concealment technique without hesitation.
In addition, the primary affinity aura is opened (the aura does not consume spiritual energy).
Try to minimize your presence and the presence of the entire basement as much as possible.
Outside,
Xiaoya stared at the billboard for a few seconds.
Frowning slightly,
"Captain, something seems amiss over there...? There seemed to be a very faint mental fluctuation just now..."
The bald leader immediately raised his gun vigilantly and signaled his team members to be on guard.
Several people approached the billboard cautiously.
All they found was an ordinary zombie wandering around aimlessly with stiff movements.
“Hehe…”
The zombies roared meaninglessly.
"Just an ordinary zombie." The team members breathed a sigh of relief.
Xiaoya felt it carefully again and shook her head.
"Maybe I was too nervous, and the residual energy from the explosion interfered with my perception."
The bald leader glanced around sharply and found nothing unusual.
"We can't stay here for long, retreat!"
Several people quickly retreated back to the convoy.
Soon, the convoy started again.
Skirting this ruin,
Heading northwest,
Gradually disappeared from Bai Li's spiritual perception range.
Bai Li let out a long breath, as if she had just survived a disaster.
My back was soaked with cold sweat.
That was close!
That fiery woman's perception is so sharp!
[Ding! Option 2 completed. Rewards: Weak Spirit +2, Mental Toughness +1 (slightly improves resistance to mental detection/attacks), Key Intelligence obtained: "Hope Base" (northwest, large human shelter)]
A cool energy merged into her spirit, as if covering her consciousness with a thin layer of resilient armor.
More importantly,
The four words "Hope Base" are like a beacon in the darkness.
"Hope Base..."
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