However, for them, they really wanted to meet the other person.
Perhaps this was a kind of reassurance.
"Dam Bao Bao, where do you think he just went?" Cao Bac asked.
Dam Thanh shot him a sidelong glance, shaking his head internally. Such a robust build, like a small mountain, yet to think he spoke so perversely. Truly didn't want to pay him any mind.
And him saying Dam Bao Bao, honestly, he couldn't accept it.
This was a kind of humiliation to himself.
"You ask me, who am I supposed to ask?"
Dam Thanh looked at the scene before him. To say such a scene was man-made, he wouldn't believe it even if beaten to death. But reality was just that; he had no choice but to believe.
He looked at Chu Chu, who was clenching his fists, and smiled, "Chu Chu, thank you."
Chu Chu, who was waiting for Lam Pham's figure, revealed a brilliant smile, "Uncle Dam Thanh, I just knew a little, that's all."
"Very amazing. If not for your reminder, whether this base could exist would all be an unknown number."
"That's also because Uncle Dam Thanh was willing to believe me."
Chu Chu raised his head.
Dam Thanh was slightly stunned, then smiled. It was indeed so. He chose to believe, not looking down on the other's young age, even if a child was glib-tongued. At the same time, he remembered what happened today. In the future, if he encountered anyone saying there was a problem, he would absolutely drop whatever he was doing, clarify what the problem the other person mentioned was, and exactly where the problem lay.
But at this moment.
A figure appeared in the distance.
"He's here!"
Chu Chu, looking intently into the distance, exclaimed excitedly when he saw that figure appear, appearing more thrilled than anyone else, as if the one approaching head-on was his own father.
Hearing the voice, seeing the figure.
Those waiting showed extremely emotional expressions.
"Let's go down to welcome him." Mao Binh hurriedly headed down the city wall.
The group all followed closely behind.
They arrived at the city gate, looking at the approaching figure. Everyone appeared somewhat nervous. After all, the one they were about to face was an existence like a Heavenly God who had saved them from dire straits.
Lam Pham saw the people waiting at the city gate. He would have to interact with this group of survivors later. He felt this group was truly not easy, to be able to hold out here and form a base.
Very quickly, he arrived at the city gate.
"Hello you all."
Lam Pham said with a faint smile.
A gentle tone could shorten the distance with the other party. Although he had just helped them clear out many zombies, these things, for him, were indeed normal. Mutual help was his duty as an ordinary citizen, and also within his capabilities; he had never forced himself.
Mao Binh walked up to Lam Pham, respectfully and reverently saying: "Hello, my name is Mao Binh, one of the people in charge of Huong Son base. Thank you for your assistance."
He was a little nervous.
He didn't know if this person before him was easy to get along with. If he was arrogant and domineering, then they also couldn't resist and could only face it with a smile.
The surrounding survivors crowded at the entrance, looking at Lam Pham with adoration, as if looking at an idol.
Lam Pham smiled and said: "It's alright, just a matter of convenience. Learning that you were being targeted by a Giam Thi-type zombie, I rushed over from Hoang City. Luckily, everything was still in time. If not for all of you being able to hold out until now, I'm afraid the result would have been very terrible."
When the group heard the phrase "rushed over from Hoang City."
Their heads buzzed.
Somewhat unable to imagine.
Over nine hundred kilometers, what kind of speed must one reach?
"Please come in, let's go inside first," Mao Binh said.
Lam Pham nodded; he was still somewhat curious about Huong Son base.
As they entered the base, the围观 (onlooking) survivors were unwilling to leave, crowding on both sides of the road. The expressions in their pairs of eyes were adoration, worship, and even frenzy.
In the desperate apocalypse, Lam Pham's appearance, for this group of survivors, was like the light of hope. They longed for the radiance to envelop them, even willing to believe in him, treating Lam Pham as a true god.
However, for Lam Pham, he paid no attention to these gazes but was admiring the architecture here.
The surrounding buildings were all those ancient-style houses, as if one had truly entered an ancient city. Thinking of the surrounding city walls, if they didn't encounter a zombie tide, there usually wouldn't be a problem.
At the same time, the surrounding ground was a mess.
Clearly, the zombie tide attack had a great impact on them.
He knew that any shelter, when facing danger, would have brave people rushing forward, and also fearful people fleeing.
He could understand all of this.
Except for those who, for their own safety, disregarded the safety of others.
Reception hall.
Mao Binh introduced the eleven Awakened ones in the base to Lam Pham.
Lam Pham nodded towards them.
He hadn't expected there to be eleven Awakened ones here, even more than their Sunshine shelter.
And looking at several among them, they were all very formidable. It was just that their abilities were mostly like Strength-type Awakened ones. However, that was also good; this type of ability was for close combat and could better deal with zombies.
Lam Pham was very curious, still wondering how the Zombie Picture Atlas got here. Could it be that some survivor from Hoang City left Hoang City and came to Huong Son base?
Indeed, just as he thought.
He looked at Chu Chu before him; it was this young boy who had brought the Zombie Picture Atlas.
"When did your base here start to be established?" Lam Pham asked curiously.
Mao Binh said: "From the very beginning of the apocalypse, my daughter and I were already here. Later, surrounding survivors came here, so we let them in. Gradually, it developed to its current state, with several thousand people. Fortunately, Huong Son Film City base has city walls, otherwise, I really don't know where we could have hidden."
When he built this film city before, it was because he saw ancient costume film and television dramas were somewhat popular, thinking of making one would definitely make money. He didn't expect that in the end, it was this film city that saved his life.
Lam Pham nodded, "Very good. Seeing you all survive, I am very happy. There are also quite a few survivors on Hoang City's side. Everyone is striving to survive in the apocalypse. I just cleared out the last Tinh Than-type zombie, and the surrounding zombies have also been cleaned up. In the future, it will be very difficult for what happened before to occur again."
Dam Thanh, standing beside Mao Binh, had many things he wanted to say. After thinking for a moment, he stood up and said: "Mr. Lam, if I may be so bold as to ask, your possessing such strength, is it because of crystals?"
"You know the use of crystals, right?" Lam Pham asked back.
"Yes, before seeing the Zombie Picture Atlas, we had already tried it out," Dam Thanh said.
Lam Pham said: "Crystals can enhance strength, but my situation is a bit special, a bit hard to explain, but it's not much different from what you think."
Hearing these words.
Dam Thanh pondered. He could be sure it was crystal enhancement, but the meaning of "a bit special" might just be some particular circumstances. This was a very normal situation. When awakened abilities appeared, some things could no longer be thought of with simple logic.
Other Awakened ones also asked.
"Mr. Lam, how many types of Awakened abilities are there?"
Lam Pham shook his head and said: "Not very clear. The abilities recorded in the Zombie Picture Atlas are ones I've encountered. There are still many I haven't encountered. For example, your ability, where saliva and blood have corrosive effects."
The Awakened one with corrosive abilities was very helpless, even wanting to cry a bit. This ability was very useless, couldn't do anything, could only stare blankly.
Even during the zombie tide attack just now, he was stirring zombies with an iron rod on one side, and spitting saliva on the other, trying to corrode the zombies' heads, but the effect was too minimal.
What was even more terrifying was that he was destined to be a rogue for the rest of his life.
Kissing was impossible.
Making love was even more impossible.
If he wanted a girl to turn into white bones, perhaps he could give it a try.
Another Awakened one asked.
"Mr. Lam, zombies are evolving so fast. Among them, the Hon Hop Hinh tang thi you mentioned, if we encounter it, how should we deal with it?"
"Look carefully at the content I wrote. Some zombies are not something you can deal with. Don't force it. Avoid if you can. If there's a chance, notify me, and I will solve it for you."
Facing the questions from these Awakened ones, Lam Pham explained unhurriedly.
The questions they asked were all very simple.
More of it was information that could be known just by looking at the Zombie Picture Atlas.
But they still asked.
For Lam Pham, would this be very annoying?
It wouldn't.
He didn't feel annoyed at all.
For them, listening to him speak was easier to remember than reading the Zombie Picture Atlas.
As long as he could let this group of Awakened ones know the dangers of zombies and save their lives, he felt it was very worthwhile.
A group of Awakened ones listened to Lam Pham's words, all nodding silently. It seemed the Zombie Picture Atlas had to be read seriously, remembering the content inside, and also the appearance of the zombies.
Chu Chu always looked at Lam Pham, the light revealed in those eyes was the light of worship.
That scene just now, for a young boy, was something unforgettable forever.
Impossible in this lifetime.
Lam Pham knew the Zombie Picture Atlas was picked up by this young boy and curiously asked, "When you picked it up before, why didn't you think of taking it to Duong Quang residential area?"
Chu Chu scratched his head, somewhat helplessly saying: "No one paid attention to me."
Lam Pham: ...?
Alright, this reason was flawless.
They looked at Chu Chu, then thought of the group of survivors who had come with Chu Chu. If they knew that Hoang City had the safest shelter yet they didn't go, instead painstakingly and riskily running to Huong Son, they would definitely be dumbfounded.
At this moment.
Mao Tinh Tinh walked towards the entrance, took what was brought by a survivor, and came before Lam Pham.
"These are the crystals from the evolved zombies outside just now. I had people collect them, for you."
Everyone saw a full bag of crystals. To say they didn't want them would be a lie. Crystals were hard currency, the most important thing for Awakened ones.
Did Mao Tinh Tinh want these crystals?
Definitely wanted them.
Using so many crystals to enhance the abilities of Awakened ones, then their Huong Son's safety could achieve an absolute improvement, with greater assurance. However, these zombies were all hunted by him.
To maintain a long-term relationship, one must understand: what is not yours is not yours.
Besides, until now, they still didn't know how to thank Lam Pham.
Lam Pham waved his hand, smiled and said: "No need, leave them for yourselves. Crystals, for me, I can naturally find them if I want. Your Huong Son base has quite a few survivors; the strength of the Awakened ones is very important. Only by becoming stronger can you better protect this place."
He looked at this group of Awakened ones before him.
He found their eyes revealed determination.
He remembered some Awakened ones he had encountered; they really couldn't compare with the people before him. The spirit of the people before him was very sufficient. If Officer Hoang saw them, he would definitely praise them, "Truly good citizens."
"This..."
Mao Tinh Tinh hadn't expected Lam Pham to say such a thing.
This was a whole bag of crystals.
Let alone Mao Tinh Tinh being surprised, even Dam Thanh and the others also showed very surprised expressions.
Lam Pham smiled faintly, "Very surprised? Actually, no need to feel it's anything unbelievable. I know the value of crystals, and also know their effect on Awakened ones. Looking at you all before me, I can see your true hearts in your eyes.
I hope you can use the crystals to enhance your abilities. After all, my meager strength alone is not enough in this apocalypse. More people are needed to unite and fight against the apocalypse, and you are the people I recognize."
Being praised by Lam Pham, the Awakened ones who had just been very surprised raised their heads, as if extremely proud and pleased.
This was like an amateur performer performing a trick in front of a champion and receiving the champion's praise. That feeling was definitely extremely comfortable; their hearts were about to fly.
Immediately after.
They heard what Lam Pham said next.
And also gradually stared blankly.
Initially, their feelings towards Lam Pham were gratitude and awe. Now, towards Lam Pham, it was respect, reverence.
They just wanted to ask, who could achieve this step?
A sack of crystals, he didn't even glance at it, not even hesitating for a moment.
At least, if it were them, they probably couldn't do it.
"Mr. Lam, for you to save us, we already don't know how to thank you. Now you are giving us the crystals as well. We really don't know what to say," Mao Tinh Tinh said.
Lam Pham smiled and said: "Don't feel embarrassed. Those of us who can survive are people who want to fight against this apocalypse. I very much hope the city can be restored to its former appearance. Your becoming stronger can bring hope to more survivors, then the use of these crystals will not have been wasted."
He could see they had a spirit of dedication.
He trusted his eyes.
If it were any Awakened one with a dark mindset he had encountered before, he would have taken them to greet Officer Hoang long ago.
Mao Tinh Tinh looked at Lam Pham and nodded heavily.
"Thank you. Please rest assured, we will definitely do it."
They chatted for a while, inquiring about some matters.
Time was getting late.
"I need to go back. If there's anything in the future, you can continue to contact me via radio. When survivors arrive here this time, I hope you can give them some hope, let them anticipate that the hope for the future is always radiating."
Lam Pham remembered Hoang City; he still had to go back to work. Clearing zombies was his responsibility.
Mao Tinh Tinh said: "Leaving so soon?"
"Mm." Lam Pham nodded.
Seeing Lam Pham was determined to return, they didn't try to keep him.
They escorted Lam Pham outside, watched him leap up and vanish into the sky. That scene thoroughly impacted their hearts, unable to calm down for a long time.
Everyone raised their heads, even though that figure had already vanished without a trace.
They were still looking.
After a while.
Dam Thanh said to himself: "This apocalypse finally has hope."
"Yes, it is hope."
"Although we are Awakened ones, our abilities compared to that group of zombies are still far too lacking. Now, among us survivors, a true savior-like figure has finally appeared. What else is there to fear in the future?"
"Everyone, let's work hard! I believe the apocalypse will eventually end one day!"
At this time.
In a certain room.
Cung Minh Huy sat there numbly. Even with the chaos outside earlier, he hadn't paid attention, not even knowing what had happened outside.
"Brother, brother, do you know what just happened? Lam Pham from Hoang City descended like a deity, rescuing Huong Son from the zombie siege! We all thought we were going to die, didn't expect it to end like this!"
He pushed open the door, saw his brother sitting there, and excitedly rushed forward to speak.
"Brother, why are you still not wearing clothes?"
When he finished saying this.
His expression changed slightly. He suddenly remembered, his old brother had just suffered social death. Looking at that viscous liquid on the ground, his heart thumped, a bad feeling arising.
"Brother, I suddenly remembered I still have something to do, I'll go first."
"Stop."
"Huh?"
"Was it you who brought them to my place?"
"Ah... This."
"I'll fight you to the death!"
Cung Minh Huy stomped his foot and rose in fury, grabbing his younger brother who wanted to run out, and pressed him onto the bed.
He then pounced, wanting to viciously beat up his younger brother. If not for him, would he have suffered social death?
Could he have been frightened?
If not frightened, could he have become impotent?
Damn it!
Never before have I seen a younger brother screw over his older brother to this extent.
"Brother, spare me! I really know I was wrong!"
"Wrong? Too late!"
"Brother, don't be like this, I'm scared! I really didn't do it on purpose!"
"Useless! Whether it was on purpose or not isn't important! Right now, I just want to let you experience how painful your older brother's heart is!"
Clack!
But at this moment.
The door was pushed open by someone again.
Hearing the movement, Cung Minh Huy and his younger brother's actions froze solid. He was on top of his younger brother, his bare buttocks directly facing everyone.
He slowly turned his head, looking at the people at the door.
His heart had already turned cold.
That's right.
It was Mao Binh, Dam Thanh, and the others again.
They, who had pushed open the door, saw the current situation and were clearly stunned by it.
Dam Thanh took a deep breath, pretended to ignore it, led people to the radio, directly moved the equipment away. They seemed to completely disregard the Cung Minh Huy brothers, until the equipment was moved to the door.
When Dam Thanh reached out to close the door for them, he coughed softly.
"Sorry, to have disturbed you two brothers. But I hope you can pay attention to your image. After all, you are biological brothers. This kind of thing is still somewhat inappropriate."
After speaking, ba, he closed the door.
Instantly.
Only the two of them were left in the room.
Cung Minh Huy looked at his younger brother.
The younger brother looked at his older brother, his expression pleading, "Brother, you've harmed me..."
Cung Minh Huy: ...?
What the hell is this called?
No.
Absolutely cannot be like this. I must explain clearly.
He hurriedly got up from his younger brother.
If this misunderstanding was allowed to spread.
Then even jumping into the Yellow River wouldn't wash him clean.