Chapter 49: The Modified Zombie

Zhao Yuxin felt very satisfied looking at her backpack stuffed with all sorts of jewelry, while Zhu Zhiquan stood to the side, somewhat speechless. However, since she was happy, he let her keep it all; his Undead Pact was already full anyway.

The two followed the secret corridor and left the place, leaving only the zombies, who had been picked clean, lying in their coffins and weeping bitterly.

The two followed the corridor to a metal door, which had a keypad lock on it, though it was unknown if it still worked.

"Ajiu, what do you think we should..."

Boom!

Before Zhao Yuxin could finish her sentence, Zhu Zhiquan had already activated his Boiling Blood talent and punched the door away, then tilted his head to look at Zhao Yuxin.

"Uh... ahem, let's go, don't waste time here." Zhao Yuxin coughed twice and entered the room, with Zhu Zhiquan following behind her and deactivating his Boiling Blood talent.

Originally, Zhao Yuxin and Zhu Zhiquan thought this would be a magnificent burial chamber or some kind of dangerous trap, but after Zhao Yuxin entered the room and shouted, her face immediately fell.

Zhao Yuxin took a Fire Tinder to something resembling an electrical switch, pushed it up, and the entire room lit up.

The sudden light made the two unable to open their eyes for a moment; once their eyes recovered, they could see that the entire room was actually a massive laboratory.

In the center of the laboratory was a table with a notebook on it, though it was unknown what was written inside; to the left was a destroyed iron cage, and the floor was covered in bloodstains.

Zhao Yuxin tugged on Zhu Zhiquan's clothes and asked, "Ajiu, what do you think happened here?"

Zhu Zhiquan did not speak, but simply walked to the laboratory table to examine the documents on it. Zhao Yuxin was somewhat dissatisfied that Zhu Zhiquan was ignoring her, but she was more curious about what was written in the notebook.

November 22nd, Year 47

I discovered a huge zombie tomb here and it chased me for a long time. I really didn't expect to encounter this thing. I don't know how they move at all. I'll see how I can control them.

November 22nd, Year 47

Phew~ That was close today, almost didn't make it back, but I still managed to catch one. I want to see exactly how this thing moves.

December 3rd, Year 47

Hahaha~ I finally understand how to control this thing! Tomorrow, I will control all the zombies!

December 4th, Year 47

Very good, now these zombies are all under my control, but I still don't know what their energy source is. I've decided to move the laboratory here first.

February 3rd, Year 48

Although I still don't understand how this thing moves, it doesn't matter, because I've discovered these guys are not only strong but also invulnerable to blades and guns. What would happen if I selectively bred them?

The diary ended there. Zhao Yuxin looked at the marks on the floor and complained helplessly, "Looks like this was a failure. It really serves him right! Ajiu, don't you think this guy deserved it?"

Zhu Zhiquan nodded, "But that's not the point right now, is it? The point is, where did this modified zombie go? Maybe killing it could have some benefits."

Zhao Yuxin pondered for a moment and said, "How about we go ask those zombies lying in the coffins? Maybe they know where that modified zombie is." Having said that, Zhao Yuxin walked toward the direction of the zombies.

Zhu Zhiquan followed Zhao Yuxin back to the tomb chamber. Those zombies, sensing Zhu Zhiquan had returned, hid in their coffins one by one, not daring to make a sound.

Zhao Yuxin came to a coffin and pounded on it hard, "Hello brother, how about opening the door?"

The coffin didn't budge. Zhao Yuxin took out some jewelry to entice them, "Brother inside, do you want these treasures? If you do, would you mind opening the door? I only need you to answer one question and I'll give you these treasures, okay?"

The zombie lying in the coffin was so angry its teeth itched. What do you mean 'give' me? These things were clearly stolen by you! Maybe the things you're holding are his! But so what? After all, a Hell Walker is standing right next to her, what can it do?

Helplessly, this zombie pushed open the coffin lid, poked its head out, and gave a silly smile at Zhu Zhiquan, as if saying, "Sir, is there something you need?"

Zhao Yuxin picked up a necklace made of jewelry and asked, "Brother, can you tell me where that modified zombie went?"

The zombie thought for a moment and pointed in a direction. The two looked in the direction it pointed and found it was just a wall.

Zhu Zhiquan saw it was a wall and thought they were being tricked, but looking at the trembling appearance of the zombie, Zhu Zhiquan felt it didn't seem like they were being lied to.

"Next, it's my turn to shine, ah~" Zhao Yuxin shouted and listened carefully, discovering that there was actually another space behind the wall. "Ajiu, smash that wall."

Zhu Zhiquan walked up to the wall and kicked it.

Boom!

In a pitch-black room, there was only one zombie covered entirely in metal. Zhu Zhiquan activated his Nightmare Demon Eye to check its information.

Name: Modified Black Zombie

Type: Demon, Mechanical

Introduction: A Black Zombie is not considered high-level among zombies, but after modification, its danger level is no less than a Flying Zombie, or even more dangerous than one. If you encounter it and can't run away, please remember to send your regards to Outing Hainuo, because he made it.

Just as Zhu Zhiquan was about to speak, Zhao Yuxin had already stepped forward, pointed at the modified zombie, and shouted, "Hey! You ugly monster, I have come under the orders of the Hell Messenger to eliminate you! Do you dare to have a fair duel with me?"

Both Zhu Zhiquan and the modified zombie looked at her as if she were an idiot. Zhu Zhiquan asked in a low voice, "That, Azhao, are you sure you can win?"

Zhao Yuxin rubbed her nose, looked up, and said, "Who are you looking down on! Dealing with him is a piece of ca... wait?" Before Zhao Yuxin could finish her sentence, she saw a tube extend from the opponent's palm.

Da-da-da~

The moment the modified zombie opened fire, Zhu Zhiquan pulled Zhao Yuxin down, and they hid just behind another wall.

Zhao Yuxin climbed up and complained, "Damn it, what kind of zombie can use a gun!"

Zhu Zhiquan stood up and said, "There is one. There's a small game called Explosive Gun where they do. The zombies in there not only use guns, but some even use cannons to blast you."

"That's outrageous!" Zhao Yuxin said in surprise, "Then what should we do?"

Zhu Zhiquan made a 'please' gesture, "Didn't you say it was a piece of cake? Come on, it's your turn to perform."

Zhao Yuxin said reluctantly, "I won't! That thing is using a gun, how could I possibly beat it!"

Zhu Zhiquan asked calmly, "Is that guy moving right now?"

Zhao Yuxin listened carefully to the sound waves in the surroundings and replied, "Not moving."

Zhu Zhiquan continued to think about a counter-strategy and asked, "Is there anything that can block its perception or distract its attention?"

Zhao Yuxin thought for a moment, took an empty bottle out of her backpack, and asked, "Does an empty bottle count? Anyway, I haven't seen anything similar for sale on the World Channel."

Zhu Zhiquan replied calmly, "It counts. We can do this first... and then do that... do you understand?" He explained their plan to Zhao Yuxin in detail.

After hearing this, Zhao Yuxin nodded, indicating that she had understood Zhu Zhiquan's plan.

Zhu Zhiquan took the empty water bottle and said, "Good, let's get ready."