[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-zombie-apocalypse-creation":3,"chapter-zombie-apocalypse-creation-zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-473":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},1887200,2510,"Chapter 473: Backgrounds and Vagueness","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-473",473,"\u003Cp>\"I see...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all three were spoken, the attention shifted to the last person who was central to the event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mingxu, can you describe your role?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General Yezi had me assist in clearing the city outskirt... But the two of us had been discussing about using the metro station.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean by use?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short silence, Mingxu finally spoke up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General Yezi and I had been devising a plan to use the metro stations as bases for soldiers to resupply and for faster travel between areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his request, I sent several scouts into the metro station first, having them explore one of the tunnels before returning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they came back, they reported that not a single zombie was in sight, and records show that it was empty as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you still have the record? And when was this exactly?\" Xiaoyun asked as he got a little intrigued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, but I will need to go back to my camp first. And this happened one week ago.\" Mingxu answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see... That's fine. Just bring the footage to me later. You can continue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mingxu stood still for a second as if his face was a little hesitant to say the next part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong——If you're worried about me punishing you over this, whatever you say next, I won't consider it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Xiaoyun's promise, Mingxu finally revealed the info he had been hiding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told General Yezi that it doesn't make sense for the metro to be empty. Even a little bit of blood stain on the floor would make more sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he countered that I was worrying too much and that perhaps the government banned everyone from entering the metro.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Mingxu finished talking, Xiaoyun fell into silence, not wanting to say something he might regret later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the situation in front of him didn't allow him to remain silent, as all four of them were looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll analyze it after I watch the footage myself. Continue with what happened next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun's answer seemed to make Mingxu's face look a little disappointed, but he didn't dare to pressure him any further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since he's the general, I accepted his idea... Then we began to start setting up a plan to explore the metro further——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before we go any further, can you go back to your camp and bring in the footage? And all the plans that were made for this mission?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And... Sorry, what's your name again?\" Xiaoyun asked as he looked over to the senior-looking Colonel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name is Tan Pi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you go with Mingxu and help him with bringing all the stuff over here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With both colonels heading out together, Xiaoyun turned his attention to the two remaining colonels in the tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your name is Bai Bing, right?\" Xiaoyun asked as he recalled the only possibility from the Colonel's list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him nod, Xiaoyun suddenly took out an envelope from his jacket before looking over to Nanjing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ningjing, can you go outside for a second?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The request caught Ningjing a little off guard, but she agreed to it as she headed outside the tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With only Bai Bing and Xiaoyun in the tent, the atmosphere became increasingly tense as the two remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commander, is there something you want me to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dead silence finally became too unbearable as Bai Bing asked his question out loud, not wanting to stay in the room in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bai Bing, you have been at Luoping since the founding, right?\" Xiaoyun asked as he began to open the envelope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. I was——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A part of the original ten that first joined the militia under Yiming, rising in prominence alongside Lingang and Han Bang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the other two have overshadowed you despite both joining at the same time as them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did I get that right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Bing nodded in silence, his face looking a little puzzled that Xiaoyun was able to recall something so far back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be shocked... There is a reason why you're promoted to Colonel over everyone else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the envelope opened, Xiaoyun handed it over to Bai Bing before standing up from his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is your chance to prove that you're on the same level as those two. Can I trust you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Bai Bing accepted the piece of paper, he nodded with zero hesitation on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, looking down, he was a little confused as the paper was completely blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commander, what is this blank paper for——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want you to walk out with it later and act normal. You have my phone number, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Bing nodded again as he folded the paper twofold before moving it over to his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commander... Are you saying that Ningjing and Mingxu are——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not make any assumptions... Tell me, what are the three codes of the army?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen to command, protect the people, and serve the country.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Now go out and call Ningjing inside. You can go back to your camp for the day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Bing nodded as he headed out of the tent before Ningjing entered the room alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoyun——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You heard everything, didn't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ningjing stood in silence as if she had just realized that she had done something that violated the rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after a few seconds, she still decided to say it directly to his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did overhear everything. But Xiaoyun, why are you saying me and Mingxu are——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What was one of the words that I told Bai Bing?\" Xiaoyun interrupted, not giving Ningjing the chance to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The three rules?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, before that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't make any assumption...? But you——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ningjing, how well do you know your husband?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun's interruption with his question caught Ningjing off guard, as it sounded ridiculous for him to ask something like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know what he is like. He would never do that kind of stuff.\" Ningjing argued back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of stuff?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're clearly trying to say that he's setting up General Yezi for failure. But he had no reason to——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Ningjing could finish, Xiaoyun shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're misunderstanding me. I trust you and Mingxu... I'm just suspicious of the soldiers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The soldiers? What does that have to do with anything?\" Ningjing questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll explain it to you later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Xiaoyun finished talking, the tent flaps opened, revealing Tan Pi and Mingxu carrying a cardboard box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commander, here's the box of the footage and plans that General Yezi and I came up with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After putting the box down on the floor, Mingxu removed a computer and camera and put them on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the footage that our scout recorded. It might take a while to set up——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's fine... Tan Pi, can you come out with me for a second?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Pi nodded as he followed Xiaoyun out of the tent together, leaving Mingxu and Ningjing in the tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commander, what do you need to say to me in private?\" Tan Pi asked curiously as Xiaoyun led the two of them to an empty corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yezi had treated you well, have he?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short moment, Tan Pi nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I remember correctly, he added you to the list of promotions to become Colonels——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The short pause made Tan Pi's heart skip for a second, but what Xiaoyun said next calmed him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, that was deservingly so. You have fought hard for what you are given.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I still remember your voice in one of the walkie-talkie transmissions in the defense of Luoping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explosive went off on your side section of the wall, and you were able to recover from the situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memories started by Xiaoyun shocked Tan Pi a little as if he had never expected Xiaoyun to remember something so insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was so long ago... Almost a year since we are still trapped in Luoping.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two of them reflected on what felt like forever, they realized that it hadn't even been officially two years since the outbreak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tan Pi, I'm going to be honest with you for a second. I think there are spies in our army.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spies?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun's topic shift out of nowhere caught Tan Pi a little off guard, but he waited for his response first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, spies... And they aren't just in the lower rank. I think someone in the higher positions is——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence made Tan Pi a little nervous until Xiaoyun suddenly patted him on the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I trust you, just like how Yezi trusted you into this position. Do you understand me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well... I need you to act normal and behave like usual. But I need you to be ready at a moment's notice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Tan Pi excitedly saluting toward him, Xiaoyun's mind let out a sigh as it eliminated a worry inside his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can go back to your camp now. I'll go back to tent myself——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But commander——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I trust Mingxu and Ningjing... Do not make any assumption until I find out the truth myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The confidence made Tan Pi fall into silence as he watched Xiaoyun walk all the way back to the tent alone.\u003C\u002Fp>",1540,"2026-06-10T06:59:31.433Z",1,"novelbin.me","6e6ba6da2c7e980f76f3f843fc636433531b4f87aac84ba09ece34111c21a3e6","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-474","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-472",829,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fzombie-apocalypse-creation-cover.jpg"]