[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-zombie-apocalypse-creation":3,"chapter-zombie-apocalypse-creation-zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-345":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Zombie Apocalypse: Creation",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1887172,2510,"Chapter 345: Chapter 345: Heading back to Foshan","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-345",345,"\u003Cp>After waiting in the hallway for three minutes, the soldiers were able to catch all of the scientists in the security room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xiaoyun entered the room, he suddenly realized how important the key card was after walking past the control panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could have turned on the turret at the front gates and even self-destruct the entire base with an emergency button.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys might be surprised to see me here. But my name is Xiaoyun, I'm from Luoping——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're the one that killed Professor Pan?\" One of the scientists interrupted and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. I killed him because he violated the law——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What law?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun didn't answer the scientist, but his cold stare, combined with all the soldiers standing in silence, made them shut their mouths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, you guys aren't the first ones that I had caught conducting a human experiment——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-We didn't do that. O-Only Professor Pan did it.\" One of the younger scientists pointed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, we never used it on any human. We only did the statistic...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're just following orders. We never wanted to do this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the scientist blaming a dead man, Xiaoyun suddenly had a flashback to when he met Tianci for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the scientists became increasingly energetic in arguing back and shifting their blame onto the masked man, Xiaoyun's face got colder and colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that all you guys got to say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Xiaoyun fell back onto the chair seat, looked up at the ceiling, and burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, I used to believe that every person should be given a second chance... But I realized how much trouble and pain they have to go through dealing with my belief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun lowered his head back down and stared right at the oldest scientist in the eye. His arm was positioned straight forward as if he was holding a pistol aiming at their head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Following order... Do you know who else uses this defense in the history book?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of the scientists remained silent, but their faces showed nervousness as sweat began coming down from their foreheads despite Xiaoyun's hand being empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"PhD students can't even answer me about basic history lessons. Isn't that laughable? You guys committed a war crime and can't even admit it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a bright flash appeared before their eyes, followed by a loud bang echoing in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several of the scientists screamed out in panic as their fellow scientists fell right onto the floor, with blood coming out of their foreheads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers immediately raised their rifles, signaling all the scientists to stay still as they bumped their heads with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some people just don't deserve a second chance... Finish them off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can't do this to us, you butcher——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xiaoyun stood up and turned towards the exit, the scientist's voice was put to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, the order is complete!\" The squad leader yelled out loud as he and the soldiers saluted towards him as if they had done something proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun didn't say anything back, but they all headed back out of the security room and entered the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xiaoyun was out of the building, it was already six at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Xiaoyun's order, all the soldiers set up camp in the nearby cleared building and stayed on the island for the rest of the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One company was assigned to gather all the dead bodies from the different buildings and put them all in a burn pit, with another company assigned to transport all the different machines from the lab into the back of the trailer trucks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time everything was packed up, and the island was blockaded to prevent zombies from wandering in, it was already one in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So many trucks... Isn't this too big of a target?\" Kate pointed out as she looked through the rear mirror, driving her car with only her right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of trailer trucks were present, all of them already equipped with full cargo and date labeled before the outbreak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like someone is really going to attack us. Come on, the entirety of Guangdong is practically under our control at this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's only a matter of time before we clear all the zombies... It might come sooner rather than later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the confidence on Xiaoyun's face, Kate didn't try to drag it down this time. Instead, she turned her attention back to driving the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hour later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Kate stopped the car, they were still a mile away from Luoping. But instead of continue driving back, Xiaoyun sent the trailer trucks to go back home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the rest of the army continued heading up north, only stopping when they finally arrived at the Guangzhou outpost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was only a pitstop. After refueling, they began heading west to their final destination, Foshan City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's your plan for clearing this city?\" Kate curiously asked as she didn't notice Xiaoyun making any plans this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no need for plans. The soldiers themselves know the most flexible strategy to clear it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All we need to do is to supply them with weapons and send in reinforcement when needed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Xiaoyun's words, Kate felt familiar, as if he had used the same strategy before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't you do this back in Guangzhou?\" Kate pointed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's similar, but not exactly... I gave them full control in leading which direction to go, rather than setting a rough outline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two took their first step onto Foshan, they were met by Zhen Ren himself, who had already set up a defense parameter at the entrance of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How was yesterday?\" Xiaoyun curiously asked as the majors, along with Zhen Ren, entered an HQ tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not too many zombies came out to disrupt building the wall... In a week or so, we'll be able to set up a permanent base to expand our influence into the city center.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhen Ren's optimism, everyone was a little surprised as he only had 5000 soldiers with him when he was sent to Foshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all expecting that a zombie horde would have pushed them back to Guangdong and required them to save the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's good to hear... Zhen Ren, are you confident you can lead the charge to clear Foshan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden question caught Zhen Ren off-guard, but he instantly saluted towards Xiaoyun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir! I'm ready to do whatever is necessary to clear the city!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, then. Since we are all here, I have an important announcement to make for everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun reached inside his jacket and pulled out a piece of letter, then handed it over to Zhen Ren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inside the letter is your promotion to Colonel. Congrats!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the room froze for a second but then busted into cheers as the majors started clapping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me? But I haven't done anything particular——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your action back in Qingyuan is already worth the promotion. Being able to save as many people as you can and salvaging a situation that isn't your fault is extremely impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is no need for formality. You earned it with your hard work, and everyone here would agree with me, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Zhen Ren didn't argue back, opting to accept the promotion after seeing all his comrades showing their support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, with that out of the way, since you are now Colonel, you will be leading all majors on the field and be assigned as the Commander for this operation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it's not enough troops to fulfill your division's 20,000-member requirement, I'll send more over when the recruits are fully trained.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun's announcement instantly turned some of the faces on the major darkened for a second, but they all clapped again as Zhen Ren's face was now even more excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, sir! I'll not disappoint your trust!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't disappoint the people's trust, not me. You got plenty of time, okay? Don't try to rush it or make silly mistakes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Ren accepted Xiaoyun's lecture and took it to heart this time, not wanting to repeat the same mistake back in Qingyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the announcement, Xiaoyun left the tent to let the majors and Zhen Ren iron out how to clear Foshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another Colonel... Do you even have enough soldiers to fulfill that number size?\" Kate curiously asked as the two walked around the camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Number doesn't really matter. It's just to have a clearer chain of command for them when I'm gone.\" Xiaoyun explained as he stopped by the concrete wall that still hadn't dried yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are we going, then? I thought we'd be staying in Foshan for several days. Why don't you just let it yourself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kate asked again, still unable to understand why Xiaoyun didn't want to lead directly as the commander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're here to observe... They need a chance to prove themselves that they can lead an army themselves one day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is no better than now... Besides, I don't want to end up in a situation where a layman leads an expert.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1511,"2026-06-10T06:59:31.433Z",1,"novelbin.me","69d79c7a462eb42e2d4d83e98f060991877108eaefdf8867b2a33616c8831676","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-346","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-344",829,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fzombie-apocalypse-creation-cover.jpg"]