Chapter 653: We Need Brains!

"No, sorry, Brother Su, I spoke too much."

Zhou Haotian's little face turned pale with pain, and he kept apologizing.

Zhang Su smiled and shook his head, not caring. Zhou Haotian was right; this bit of thought was very transparent in the eyes of clever people.

"I have something to say."

Tachibana Maiying looked at Zhang Su, then at Haoyun on the ground.

"Hmm? Speak."

Zhang Su was confused. He had never seen Tachibana Maiying take the initiative to speak in public. This was the first time.

"Haoyun, I know you are very smart, so you should also know that you are not Lightning's opponent because it hasn't trained with us."

Tachibana Maiying looked at Haoyun and said, "Perhaps it has its own opportunities, but putting everything aside, in the fight between you two, you were at a disadvantage."

Haoyun rolled its eyes at Tachibana Maiying and let out a long sigh. The meaning was clear: you're right.

Seeing Haoyun a bit dejected, Tachibana Maiying encouraged it: "You have your own advantages. You were at a disadvantage in the duel with it, but it would be different if you were facing zombies. Everyone has their own strengths, don't be discouraged."

"Hmm..." Haoyun answered listlessly.

"Why are you so listless? Theoretically, you couldn't win, but in reality, you won a slap, didn't you? From now on, work hard, understand?"

Zhang Su's tolerance for Haoyun was incomparable. If it were someone else, they would have been scolded long ago.

"Woof!"

Feeling its master's expectation, Haoyun barked loudly in response, deciding to work hard in the future.

There were no competitors before, so it could lie flat. Now that an opponent had appeared, it had to work hard!

Lu Yubo's eyes lit up, and he said happily, "Brother Su, Lightning only has a good relationship with Shen Linrui. If Shen Linrui dies, can it recognize you as its master?"

He looked at the problem so directly, without any detours.

"Tsk..." Zhang Su couldn't laugh or cry. "Bo-zai, don't come up with bad ideas."

Regardless of whether Lu Yubo's method would work, if it got out, it would be a total loss of reputation!

Killing zombies relied on combat power and weapons, but ruling survivors wasn't that simple and crude.

Yu Wen drooped his mouth and gave Tan Huajun a strange look, as if saying, your future son-in-law's brain circuit is really simple...

"That... I have something to say again."

Zhou Haotian raised his hand timidly, pulling both legs onto the chair and hugging his knees to avoid being stepped on by Tachibana Maiying.

"Speak."

"I think Brother Bo's method might not be unfeasible, but, don't rush, don't rush, listen to me finish... I mean, we can adopt relatively gentle means. Look, Shen Linrui and the others are basically "homeless dogs" now. They need a lot of things in the future, so we can trade with them...

Or, hmm, we can start emotional communication with Lightning intentionally or unintentionally from now on, slowly promoting the relationship, and when the time is ripe, it will be a matter of course!"

"Cough, cough."

Zhang Su waved his hand. "Lightning's matter is not urgent. It is an animal with wisdom, and it's not an exaggeration to say it's a person in hamster form. It requires willingness. Let's discuss the candidates for the Shanhai District. Come, raise your hand if you are confident!"

Suddenly realizing the discussion had gone off track, he forcibly pulled it back.

"I, I want to go and train!"

After asking what needed to be asked and saying what needed to be said, when it came time to express his stance, Lu Yubo raised his hand quickly.

"Okay, Bo-zai is one! By the way, this trip requires keeping communication smooth. Lue-zi, you come too!"

Zhang Su pointed to Wu Lue, who was idle in the corner.

Wu Lue was stunned, never expecting to be named.

"Ah? Me? I... Brother Su, I..."

"What 'me'? It's you. Bring the military equipment pulled back from the barracks and ensure communication. Also, bring the drone. Whether encountering zombies or scouting the horde, it will definitely be useful!"

Zhang Su waved his hand, interrupting Wu Lue's excuse. "But, the camp's monitoring lines are broken, and they need to be re-laid. Also, the relay station between here and Xidaying Village—there's so much work waiting for me!"

Wu Lue continued to fight for the opportunity to stay.

"Lue-zi, whether it's on the mountain or in the village, these jobs can be done by people from the village, but besides you, there's no second person I trust and who understands this. Go, Bo-zai will protect your safety."

"That's right, brother will cover you!"

Seeing Wu Lue's bitter face, Lu Yubo smiled very happily. He used to hide under Zhang Su's wings, and now he finally reached the point where he could protect others.

"Okay, I'll go..."

Since things had reached this point, Wu Lue didn't argue anymore and sat in the corner with a bitter face.

"Count me in."

A cold voice sounded.

Everyone looked over. Zhao Xue raised her hand with determination.

"Xiao Xue... you want to go?" Zhang Su didn't expect Zhao Xue to volunteer.

No one expected it, especially Zheng Xinyu and Zhong Xiaoshan. Seeing Zhao Xue volunteer, they felt conflicted—should they also volunteer?

Zhao Xue took a deep breath, tilted her head toward Wu Lue, and said, "He has called me Sister Xue for a year, so I have the obligation to take care of my younger brother. Brother Su, I have improved a lot recently. Can you believe me?"

"Improved a lot" wasn't just empty talk. When Zhao Xue finished saying this, at least five or six people nodded unconsciously.

Her persistence and hard work could be seen by everyone during training, and she had a little talent. When training in the Tachibana-style martial arts, she was the female member who persisted the longest, and her combat power was also improving rapidly.

There had been no formal competition among the female members. Tachibana Maiying was the undisputed number one, and the dispute over the second place wasn't big—Fatty Sister Tan Huajun took it directly. As for the third place, it was very conflicted.

Zhang Ya, Zheng Xinyu, and Zhao Xue all had a chance! "Sister Xue, you are my sister for life." Wu Lue was moved.

"No."

"Ah..."

Zhang Su's "No" made Wu Lue break down.

"One more thing, this mission is not suitable for female members, except for her."

Zhang Su pointed at Tachibana Maiying very seriously.

Tachibana Maiying looked at the finger Zhang Su was pointing at her with extreme dissatisfaction.

"That's right, that's right, little girls aren't allowed to meddle. Big brother, count me in!"

Zhao Dezhu stood up and patted his chest, then his face stiffened: "I, Brother Lu, Xiao Wu, sigh, none of us three have a good brain. Big brother, you have to assign a brain to us!"

*Puff... *

Except for the parties involved, the others couldn't help but laugh.

"No, Zhu-zi, just say your own brain isn't good, why bring me in, what are you doing!"

"That's right, like a lunatic!"

"Don't mess around, be serious!" Zhang Su pressed his palm toward the crowd. "Zhu-zi, you and Bo-zai are paired, the combat power is enough. It is indeed necessary to have someone in charge. Hmm..."

Zhang Su fell into deep thought. The others didn't speak. Even those who wanted to go didn't raise their hands, because raising their hands at this time meant they were smarter than the other three, which was bad. They could only wait for Zhang Su to assign.

His gaze swept across the faces of his companions, weighing things in his heart, when suddenly one person came into view.

"Teacher Duan!"

Zhang Su's gaze fell on Duan Wuhu, who was leaning against the door.

Everyone turned to look at Duan Wuhu, their expressions different.

As a member of the Yama Legion, Duan Wuhu was definitely the one who participated in the fewest missions. He was mainly responsible for taking care of Fu Weijun on weekdays, and also busy at the Cuileng Pavilion. His presence was very low.

No one expected it to be him!

(End of Chapter) ===== CHAPTER 654 =====