[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-zombie-apocalypse-creation":3,"chapter-zombie-apocalypse-creation-zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-56":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},1887083,2510,"Chapter 56: Introduction of Luoping","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-56",56,"\u003Cp>Fortunately, on the way back, there wasn't a zombie horde waiting for them this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the bus arrived at the gate of the town, it was already one o'clock in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everyone gets off the bus, Yezi finally sees Xiaoyun and Wuli walking out at the end of the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What took you guys so long?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Had to go refuel the bus... Has Yuqi already planned where to put them?\" Xiaoyun asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. I already gave them the tour, as Yuqi asked. Anyway, where's their luggage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yezi asked after noticing almost all of them standing with barely anything in their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told them to throw everything away so we can do it all in one go. You saw that zombie horde earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guess... Whatever, I need to go bring them to where Yuqi wanted them to go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yezi took out a megaphone out of his backpack before stepping up to a small hill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello everyone! Please follow me. I will be your tour guide today! I will explain everything and all the rules of the town.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd followed Yezi after noticing all of the soldiers seemed to circle them in the middle, giving them only one path down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun, who has nothing else to do, decided to follow along as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the first mansion. You might wonder how I can live in it. Well, it's for soldiers only since it's the closest to the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you join to be a soldier today, you will be able to live in one as well.\" Yezi explained as he pointed at 301.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the crowds continued to walk down the path, they could see a number of wooden cabins that had already been built.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those wood cabins you just saw are houses that some of you are going to live in temporarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It only has a bed inside and a light for now. But it's enough to have a roof over your head at night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd started to chatter among themselves as soon as soon as Yezi mentioned the furniture inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But before you complain, it's better than sleeping on the outside in the city outskirts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Think about it: Do you want to sleep knowing that there's always a risk of zombies or strangers attacking you while you're asleep?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Yezi's answer, the crowd instantly fell into silence, with no one complaining, at least out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This wood cabin is perfect for a single family. It offers all the privacy you need for the low price of ten food stamps per month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But of course, since you guys don't have any food stamps yet, you will be allowed to live inside for free for one week.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short walk, Yezi finally arrived at 302.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a grocery store where you can buy food with food stamps. The cheapest food is canned food, while the most expensive food is freshly grown on the farm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd seemed extremely excited just to hear Yezi mention food, especially freshly grown food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please do not enter the store right now. You guys will have the chance to see inside it later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yezi warned after seeing several of them want to check it out themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After another short walk that had more wooden cabins between the mansions, another mansion labeled 303 appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Luoping mayor's house. There is nothing else to talk about. Moving on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking for another five minutes, they finally arrived at the administrative building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is where the civilian management is located. The second floor is management, which you don't need to worry about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What matters to you is the five booths below it. You will get your salary here every three days for your work. \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowds immediately looked over to the booth, only to see that it was closed for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next to this is a general goods store, where you can get basic items such as clothes, spoons, and other necessities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also has a grocery section like the one at 302, and they both sell the same kind of food.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yezi continued guiding the group as they walked past even more wooden cabins down the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You might be tired from walking this much, but don't worry. Every day, a bus will drive down the road to pick up and drop people off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After introducing the rest of town, they finally arrived at the training camp at the back entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first three groups that had already toured the town were already there, sitting on the left side of the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations! You guys have just toured the whole town. Now, it's time for the co-mayor to talk about the town's rules and work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone, please take a seat. You can now take a break.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yezi walked backstage, several people who were standing by started passing out water bottles to each of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Xiaoyun quickly took a seat in the front as Yuqi stepped up to the stage and picked up the microphone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everyone had settled down, she tapped the mic for a second to check if it worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, everyone. I'm the co-mayor of the town. My name is Yuqi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuqi's face looked a little nervous, but she stood firmly behind the podium, taking a short glance at the paper she made this morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am here to explain the rules of the town. Please remain silent until I finish explaining. I will take questions at the end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuqi flipped to the next page before resuming her talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First rule, no harming in any shape or form against another. Any violation of this would be immediately kicked out of the town.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second rule, all land and property are leased. This means both the mansions and wood cabins cannot be owned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Renting it is the only option at the moment. This may be expanded upon in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd seemed to be slightly disappointed but didn't vocally disagree with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third rule, everyone above the age of sixteen is required for a mandatory one-hour training every day until a month pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, it will be only on the weekend. This training will include physical fitness and learning how to use a firearm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone is responsible for the defense of the town. Every able adult is required to defend the town when the time comes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Yuqi mentioned the firearm part, the crowd seemed a little excited, not expecting to be allowed to have something so valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fourth rule, intentionally committing fraud against someone or theft of public property will result in banishment from the town.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the crowd seemingly accepting most of the rules, Yuqi was a little relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifth rule, during martial law, which is declared during a zombie attack, everyone must obey their superior's command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refusing to do so will allow your superior to execute you on sight. This is depending on the severity of the result from disobeying the order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Yuqi read this out, the crowd started chatting. Almost as if they didn't want to be forced to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please be quiet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd didn't seem to listen to Yuqi at all, as they kept talking to each other nonstop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuqi quickly signaled to Yueyue as she led the militia up to the stage, which was fully equipped with their guns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone immediately fell into dead silence, with the only sound being the wind blowing the leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you. Now, the sixth and last rule, the highest authority, which is the mayor, has the final say on all rules.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did we ever add that rule?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun was caught off guard. He only remembered that he and Yuqi had made five rules together in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd immediately went ballistic, and as soon as Yuqi finished speaking, all of them chattered among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't this just a dictatorship? Having absolute power over everyone?\" One of the people yelled from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he really trying to be a king in this small town? Nepotism? Cronyism? Where's democracy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another person yelled from the crowd as if he wanted to stroke up people within the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why should he be the leader? How can we be sure he isn't going to abuse his power?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the crowd starting to get rowdy, Yuqi looked over to Yueyue again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, please be quiet,\" Yuqi asked again, but the crowd didn't go into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within seconds, Yueyue pulled out her pistol before firing a blank shot into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the voices instantly died down again, with all of the militias raising their rifle in position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you. Please remain seated. Now, we will talk about food stamps and work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jingming will explain the biggest work department of the town, the construction department.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuqi passed the microphone to Jingming, who looked extremely nervous with his hand shaking as he walked to the podium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, everyone. My name is Jingming. I am the head of the construction department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We offer two food stamps for a day of work and bonuses at the end of the week for the hardest workers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We accept everyone who's looking for work. Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jingming quickly finished his line before rushing back down to the backstage, letting Yuqi go back up to the podium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The next department is the office department. We are currently hiring people with experience in accounting and management.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The starting salary is four food stamps. However, we do not offer bonuses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuqi paused for a second, then continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, let's welcome the third department, the agriculture department. Mrs.Huayi will explain the next part.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuqi handed the microphone to Huayi, who looked a little nervous as she walked to the podium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, hello, everyone... I-I——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huayi froze as she forgot what she was supposed to say, but Yezi quickly rushed upstage before grabbing the microphone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry, but my wife is a little nervous in front of the crowd. She hasn't spoken to so many people at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, she's the head of the agricultural department. Currently, it's full, and we have no plan to expand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, we have set up for future expansion. So if you have the skill, please mention it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yezi handed the microphone back to Yuqi before walking Huayi back down to backstage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The next department is the last department of the civilian government. It is still in formation and has yet to be completed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeqi quickly handed the microphone to Leyan as she walked up to the podium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, everyone. My name is Leyan. I'm just the temporary head nurse. We are currently building a hospital and looking for doctors and nurses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The starting salary is six food stamps with bonuses. However, night shift and overtime may be required in this job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Leyan finished, two people within the crowd suddenly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leyan! Is that you!\" Wuli and Shuli yelled as they both waved toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leyan handed Yuqi back the microphone as she waved back at the two before walking backstage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now for the two departments of the military branch of the town. We have Mr.Yezi, who leads Foreign Affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This department focuses on outside exploration and trades with the outside. Currently, you cannot join it directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuqi spoke up for Yezi, as he was still busy calming down Huayi, who seemed to calm back down mostly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To join that department, you must be a part of the military department, which Major Yiming will explain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Yuqi handed the microphone to Yiming, she could feel the crowd going much quieter than ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was complete dead silence as three people in soldier's uniform walked up with their Type 95.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, everyone. I am a former officer. As you heard, I used to be a Major, but I hope everyone just calls me Mr.Yiming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am the head of the town's army force. I will let my two assistants explain.\" Yiming handed the microphone to Jixi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, I'm Corporal Jixi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I'm Private Gantian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you know, the town has a one-hour mandatory training you will be going through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is also a three-hour version for people who want to be militia, which pays one food stamp per day in addition to your normal work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jixi handed the microphone to Gantian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's also the option to be a soldier, which requires full time and following orders at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being a soldier, you have the option to either become on duty to patrol the wall or join Yezi's exploration team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The salary is ten food stamps a day, with five food stamps on off-duty days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gantian passed back the microphone to Yuqi as all three of them stepped back downstage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now for the final person to talk to, the mayor. Would you mind getting up here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuqi looked a little annoyed, as she was planning to have Xiaoyun as the host the whole time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was sitting among the crowds, making it difficult for her to call him up until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xiaoyun got up from his seat and began walking towards the stage, the crowd was a little shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't expect the person who saved them and looked so young to be the leader of the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Yuqi passed the microphone to Xiaoyun, she silently stepped onto his foot behind the podium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun held a straight face, hiding his pain as Yuqi walked over to the backstage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, everyone. I assume everyone had already seen me when we were still in the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some may have seen me when we were at the hotel fighting that casino ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or maybe you saw me throwing explosives out of a bus. I know I'm not your traditional mayor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I look way too young to be a mayor, and I don't look like those who just sit in the office all day with wrinkles on their face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun's made-up speech on the spot intrigued the crowd because it didn't use typical bureaucratic language.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you guys are upset about some of the rules, particularly me having the final say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, I didn't even know that rule existed. But I can promise all of you that if I break any of the rules, I will leave my position.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was caught off guard by Xiaoyun's announcement, as they didn't expect him to make that level of promise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine with our hero being the mayor!\" One person yelled, and all of them cheered in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing everyone seem to be full of support, an idea suddenly popped up in his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you everyone. Also, I want to add one last rule to this. I will have Miss Wuli to be the judge of the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She will have the authority to start a vote that can remove me from power if I break any rules or abuse my power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wuli was a little shocked by the announcement, but the crowd was ecstatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They felt represented by Wuli in a position of power, despite Xiaoyun not mentioning who would take his spot if he ever broke his promise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, he already had a solid base that was already fully supportive of his rules.\u003C\u002Fp>",2542,"2026-06-10T06:59:31.432Z",1,"novelbin.me","538875e44d8c89787990abb972952eac353043c9ebdae64448505f6d3bf0f2b2","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-57","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-55",829,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fzombie-apocalypse-creation-cover.jpg"]