Chapter 6

"Damn, damn, damn!"

It wasn't until Huang Shang killed the four zombies with a thunderous attack that Liu Xin, who had been prepared to close his eyes and wait for death, opened his eyes. He then looked at the bodies on the ground and, with a pale face, exclaimed, "I almost pissed my pants!"

"What were you thinking just now? Didn't I tell you to be careful?"

Feeling his legs becoming increasingly numb, Huang Shang's face turned grim. "If I hadn't been quick, you would have already become lunch for these zombies!"

Although he was anxious about the virus infection, he didn't blame Liu Xin. After all, Liu Xin had stayed behind for his sake, and if Liu Xin hadn't been there to draw the zombies' attention, he might not have been able to handle the dozen or so zombies.

"I slipped on the blood... But thanks to you, I would have been dead otherwise."

Thinking back to the dangerous moment, Liu Xin was still shaken. He patted his chest, looked at the blood-soaked Huang Shang, and asked with concern, "Your Majesty, you dealt with so many zombies just now. Are you okay?"

Huang Shang was covered in so much blood, and the wound on his calf was not obvious, so the still-shaken Liu Xin didn't notice that Huang Shang had been bitten.

"What could be wrong with me?"

Huang Shang didn't plan to tell Liu Xin about being bitten, as it would only make Liu Xin feel deeply guilty and self-blame, which would be of no use. So he shook his head, took out his phone, and made a call.

"What are you doing, calling who?"

Seeing Huang Shang take out his phone, Liu Xin asked curiously.

"Of course, I'm calling the police. Do you think we can keep this a secret?"

Huang Shang said while waiting for the call to connect.

The zombie situation was too serious, and no one knew if the bodies were still infectious, so they had to call the police and have the relevant departments handle the bodies.

However, to Huang Shang's surprise, the police line was busy, and he tried several times with the same result!

Not only Huang Shang, but Liu Xin also couldn't get through to the police.

"Bro, the call isn't getting through!"

Hearing the busy signal, Liu Xin's face turned grim.

First, they encountered zombies, and now they couldn't get through to the police. Something was clearly wrong!

"It seems the problem isn't just with us!"

Looking at the thick fog that seemed to cover the entire sky, Huang Shang's expression became even more serious.

After the government optimized the police lines and systems, it was almost impossible for the police line to be busy. The fact that they couldn't get through now could only mean one thing: the number of people calling the police was overwhelming, far exceeding the capacity of the police system!

Thinking of this, Huang Shang immediately opened his phone contacts and called the captain of the city's criminal investigation team.

As a forensic doctor, he often dealt with the criminal investigation team and had a good relationship with the captain.

This time, the call wasn't busy and connected quickly.

"Xiao Huang, why are you calling now? Did something happen at your place?"

After the call connected, various noisy sounds, even a few screams, could be heard, followed by the captain's anxious voice.

"Indeed, is there a situation at your place too?"

Hearing the captain's words, Huang Shang's heart sank. "This morning, while handling a traffic accident on the national highway, I encountered something. The accident victims turned into zombie-like creatures and attacked us."

"Damn, I knew it!"

As soon as Huang Shang finished speaking, the captain exclaimed, "The entire police station has gone crazy today. There are cases of the dead coming back to life everywhere, it's like the end of the world. The city's police force is already mobilized, and the surrounding military is also being called in. You'd better stay home and wait until the situation stabilizes before going out."

At this point, the captain seemed to remember something and added, "Also, it has been confirmed that these zombie-like creatures are highly aggressive and infectious. If you encounter them, don't fight them head-on. Try to avoid them, and if you can't, aim for the head. The department will cover you. Alright, I have to go, damn, these things are really troublesome!"

As the call ended, Huang Shang heard gunshots, indicating that the captain and his team had also encountered zombies.

"Your Majesty, how is it?"

Seeing Huang Shang hang up with a grim expression, Liu Xin couldn't help but ask.

"Liu Xin, you've always liked post-apocalyptic novels and said you wished you could experience the adventure, right?"

Huang Shang took a deep breath, bent down, and picked up the blood-stained crowbar. "Congratulations, your dream has come true, but... it might be a nightmare!"

"What... what do you mean?"

Seeing Huang Shang's grim expression, Liu Xin's face turned even paler. "Don't tell me there are zombies elsewhere too?"

"That's right. The captain said there are zombie revivals everywhere. The city's police force is mobilized, and even the surrounding military is being called in. In short... it's a big mess."

Huang Shang nodded and said solemnly, "We don't know if the situation can be controlled yet. We should take some precautions. While the situation hasn't completely spiraled out of control, you should go to your parents' place. It's one of the safest places right now."

Huang Shang knew Liu Xin was a high-ranking official's son, and his parents were leaders at the National Defense Science and Technology University, with significant military positions. The university also had its own military forces, making it one of the safest places in C City in the current situation.

Moreover, the university was surrounded by walls with only a few gates, which could be sealed off to prevent zombies from entering. The university also had several helicopters, which could be used for evacuation if necessary.

Most importantly, once the military entered the city, the National Defense Science and Technology University would definitely be one of the primary protected areas.

"That's the only option now."

Liu Xin also knew the situation was urgent, so he nodded and said, "Let's go. We shouldn't delay. We need to get there before the situation completely spirals out of control."

"I won't go with you."

However, Huang Shang shook his head and said, "I have my own things to handle. You don't need to worry about me."

Although Huang Shang knew that following Liu Xin to the National Defense Science and Technology University for safety was the wisest choice, he couldn't do that given his current situation.

He had been bitten and infected!

Even if the "Gu Yi Duan Ti Shu" (Cloth Body Forging Technique) protected him from the fatal effects of the zombie virus, the current chaotic situation meant that the university would be under strict quarantine. If he were discovered to be infected when entering the university, he might be shot on the spot or detained and possibly used as a research subject.

Given this, how could he go with Liu Xin to the National Defense Science and Technology University?

"Your Majesty, bro, real bro, this isn't the time to be stubborn!"

Hearing Huang Shang's refusal, Liu Xin became anxious. "What's more important than saving your life now? Don't joke with me!"

"I've made my decision. Don't try to persuade me."

Seeing Liu Xin's worried and concerned expression, Huang Shang felt a warm feeling in his heart but kept his expression cold. "The situation isn't as terrible as you think. You've seen my skills. As long as I'm careful, these zombies won't be a threat to me."

Pausing for a moment, Huang Shang softened his tone and continued, "I promise you, once I handle my business, I'll come to the National Defense Science and Technology University to find you."

"You..."

Liu Xin wanted to persuade Huang Shang further, but seeing the determined look in Huang Shang's eyes, he could only sigh. "Alright, Your Majesty, be careful. I'll wait for you at the National Defense Science and Technology University!"

"Don't worry, do I look like someone who doesn't value my life?"

Huang Shang gently patted Liu Xin's shoulder and said, "We shouldn't delay. Let's act separately."

"Take care!"

Liu Xin knew this wasn't the time for sentimentality, so he nodded, walked to the accident isolation zone, got on his motorcycle, and rode into the fog, heading towards the National Defense Science and Technology University.

"Damn this apocalypse!"

Seeing Liu Xin ride away, Huang Shang let out a sigh of relief, then cursed and began examining his bitten calf.

Thanks to the "Gu Yi Duan Ti Shu," his wound had stopped bleeding, but the area around it was still purplish-black, and the veins on his calf were swollen, looking like small centipedes, which was both bizarre and terrifying.

Additionally, the pain from the wound had decreased to a very low level, indicating that the entire area had necrotized due to the infection.

However, fortunately, the zombie virus seemed to be suppressed by some force, so the infection was limited to the area around the wound and hadn't spread, which was a stroke of luck.

"It seems the system was right. The 'Gu Yi Duan Ti Shu' can indeed counteract the zombie virus."

Realizing this, Huang Shang felt a bit relieved but also became more cautious. "But with my current level of 'Gu Yi Duan Ti Shu,' I can only do this much. If I get bitten by more zombies, I won't be able to suppress the virus, and I'll be dead."

"But the problem is, if I don't deal with the virus, it's not a solution."

Thinking about this, Huang Shang's eyes narrowed. "It seems I can only go home and initially treat the wound, then find a way to hunt some zombies and try to advance my 'Gu Yi Duan Ti Shu' to a higher level. That way, I should be able to expel the virus from the wound."

With this decision, Huang Shang got on his borrowed electric motorcycle, rode into the fog, and headed towards the city.

Meanwhile, in C City, the zombie virus was spreading more and more rapidly.

This unprecedented disaster was sweeping through the city at an alarming speed!