[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-zombie-apocalypse-creation":3,"chapter-zombie-apocalypse-creation-zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-499":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},1887226,2510,"Chapter 499: Negotiations and Deals","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-499",499,"\u003Cp>As the main lobby continuously fills up with pink gas, Xiaoyun has already created a gas mask and attached it to his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, on the other side, the mutant had frozen still, with the giant clunk of metal being held above its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the room's visibility decreasing, Xiaoyun didn't dare make a move as he waited for something to happen first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After almost a minute of waiting, the room was now completely covered in the pink gas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every inch was covered to the point that if he stretched his hands out, he couldn't see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he could hear the mutant's low, growling voice quietly echoing through the room like an injured dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, Xiaoyun thought the mutant was scared of something, but he quickly dismissed that idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to use his photo memories to walk towards the exit, the main door suddenly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mister Xiaoyun, I know you're in here... Please remain still, or else Katherine's safety will not be secured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young voice made Xiaoyun freeze in place as it confirmed Katherine's plan had completely failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want from me? There's no point in us fighting like this. I'll willing to talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps you shouldn't have broken the camera if you wanted to talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a much older, familiar voice from earlier appeared, Xiaoyun immediately realized it was from the professor that the first voice was talking about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of talk requires me to fight a mutant?\" Xiaoyun argued back as the gas started to dissipate slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We mean no harm. We just want a blood sample from you. That is all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's so special about my blood? Why do you all want it so badly?\" Xiaoyun questioned as he threw his weapons aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know why... Your body is a treasure that all scientists wish to have to conduct tests on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And? What if I was to say no?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the pink smoke finally exited the room, Xiaoyun could finally see what was around him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mutant on the side had fallen asleep, lying on the floor almost like a harmless hibernating bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, over to the exit, a woman wearing a lab coat held what seemed to be a tablet in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the tablet was a middle-aged man wearing glasses and barely any hair on his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you'll have to say goodbye to Kate forever... Are you sure you want to give her up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The threat made Xiaoyun fall into silence, unable to say anything. In his mind, he knows how dangerous it is to give his blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the 'doctors' in Luoping have already shown his uniqueness in the past, not to mention Tianci's experiment, which involved using his blood in an attempt to find a cure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought of the secret organization taking his blood and creating something that could endanger all of humankind with uncontrolled human experiments was way too risky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the same time, his heart couldn't let go of Katherine even if they hadn't spent as much time together as the other girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind had viewed them all the same, people who he swore to protect no matter what—a promise he never wanted to break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you going to use it for?\" Xiaoyun questioned, his voice trembling a little as if he was starting to regret speaking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are all pursuing a single goal... I'm sure you know what's our goal at this point——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Immortality is impossible. It doesn't take a genius to realize it goes against the laws of thermodynamics.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yet, how do you explain your ability then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question from the middle-aged man was expected. But Xiaoyun had no way of answering back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He isn't as knowledgeable as the alternate Xiaoyun, who had spent an entire lifetime searching for what the mysterious rock could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering how busy he had been tied up with his job, it was practically impossible for him to turn himself towards researching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't research anything to begin with since he didn't have the rock in hand and couldn't replicate it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First off, my ability doesn't make me immortal. Just because I can create things doesn't mean I can live forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoyun...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man in the video shook his head, seemingly a little disappointed by Xiaoyun's answer, avoiding his question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know who else can create things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xiaoyun remaining silent, the middle-aged man continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"God.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun's face flinched a little as soon as the middle-aged man mentioned it, but he didn't interrupt him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He created this world in six days and rested on the seventh. Don't you think your ability is so similar to it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I really am a God, I would have gotten out of here and sent you all to hell.\" Xiaoyun instantly answered back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man shook his head again, looking a little tired of arguing back with Xiaoyun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I guess the negotiation is off——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait. Fine, I'll give you my blood. But I want to see Kate first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the camera moved to the right, Xiaoyun could see Kate fully awake, tied down to a chair with ropes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mouth was covered with a piece of cloth, preventing her from speaking as she shook her head rapidly on repeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you all dare to hurt her, this place will be shelled into a flat plain within the next hour.\" Xiaoyun threatened in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That will depend on how well you cooperate with us... Would you mind revealing yourself first, though?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a click of a button, Xiaoyun's exact location was finally revealed as the invisible cloaks and the gas mask fell onto the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to see Kate in person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xiaoyun followed the young woman out from where he had entered, he suddenly got a little curious about the mutant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you guys just going to leave that mutant there?\" Xiaoyun curiously asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean Eddie? He's going to be fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The casual tone from the woman surprised Xiaoyun a little, as he could feel extremely alert when he walked past the mutant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, seeing them put the mutant asleep with such ease sent a chill down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys don't mind me killing those... two people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're just intern positions. They are easily replaceable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, the casualness sent a chill down his spine. He could feel she had come to terms with death, almost as if it was just a normal thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they returned to what seemed to be the lab's main entrance, they took a left turn to the other side this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the walk continuing, the silence was starting to make Xiaoyun's mind more and more rational.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized he was walking into enemy territory with almost zero idea of what was going to happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no plans, backup ideas, or ways for him to contact the outside world, considering his phone had no signals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the door in front of them opened, Xiaoyun could finally see both Kate with his own eyes, sitting in the chair unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to her was the middle-aged man he saw in the camera, wearing a badge with a photo of a much younger man on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What have you done to her?\" Xiaoyun angrily questioned as he held down the urge to rush over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's just having a little nap. Don't worry. We know how much you care about her. I'm just taking extra precautions just in case someone decides to flip their ends of the bargain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would I do that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and I both know what happened in Longxue. Let's not pretend to be fools.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun's face chuckled a little, feeling a little embarrassed inside since he had flipped on his end of the bargain before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much blood do you want from me?\" Xiaoyun questioned as he walked one step closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a few vials is enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As several scientists suddenly walked into the room, Xiaoyun quickly noticed one of them carrying an entire box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just from the sounds of the glass and the way it was being carried, he could already estimate it had at least a hundred vials inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you trying to kill me or something?\" Xiaoyun questioned as the scientist began to set up the table and chairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can do this in multiple days if you want——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After one of the scientists signaled Xiaoyun to sit down, he accepted the seat as the other scientist began taking out the equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sure you can handle it, Xiaoyun... Or else Tianci wouldn't be alive in Luoping, would she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun didn't answer back, but deep inside, he was a little shocked that they knew about Tianci's existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please relax your hand.\" One of the scientists murmured as he opened a needle cap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, the needle pierces through Xiaoyun's skin, drawing blood right from his arms as it travels up the tubing, turning it fully red.\u003C\u002Fp>",1502,"2026-06-10T06:59:31.433Z",1,"novelbin.me","9f5d14db0939e479a2a2033286b5331ac0f3263b8f9dd909e74e9281fc8f6c2a","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-500","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-498",829,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fzombie-apocalypse-creation-cover.jpg"]