Qin Ke was in a panic, her forehead and body soaked with sweat.
She told herself to stay calm, knowing that even a single mistake in the wiring would prevent the car from starting.
And even if it did start, she had to hope there was gasoline in it.
On the third attempt, she finally managed to start the makeshift car, and luckily, there was still some fuel in the tank.
But when Qin Ke looked up, her heart sank.
Chen Wan was already surrounded by zombies.
Qin Ke immediately pulled out her two handguns and started shooting at the zombies around Chen Wan without even taking time to aim.
Surprisingly, her shots were incredibly accurate today.
Normally, it would be difficult for an average person to hit a target with dual-wielding guns, but Qin Ke not only hit every shot, but each bullet struck the zombies right in the forehead, resulting in a series of headshots.
With five or six shots, Qin Ke managed to clear some space for Chen Wan.
Chen Wan wielded a dagger in her left hand, slashing at the zombies around her, while using a handgun in her right hand to shoot them in the head.
However, there were still too many zombies, and some were heading towards Qin Ke’s car.
If the car stalled, given the current situation, both she and Qin Ke would be doomed, as the zombies wouldn’t give them another chance to start the car.
This was the closest Chen Wan had come to death since the apocalypse began.
She even thought that if the zombies surrounding her could just stop, it would be great.
And just as that thought crossed her mind, the dozens of zombies charging at her unexpectedly halted.
Chen Wan was stunned for a moment, then tried issuing a command in her mind, “Turn around and help me block the incoming zombies, protect that blue car over there.”
To her surprise, the dozens of zombies around her obeyed and turned to block the zombies rushing towards her.
The zombies near the car also stopped attacking and joined the others in blocking the horde from reaching Chen Wan and Qin Ke.
Without hesitation, Chen Wan seized the opportunity to dash towards the passenger side of the car.
As soon as she got in, Qin Ke hit the gas and turned the steering wheel.
As Chen Wan closed the car door, the zombies she had controlled were already overwhelmed by the hundreds of zombies in the square.
Not only were there zombies in the first granary, but every other granary was also filled with them, and they were all pouring out.
Looking at the square filled with zombies, Chen Wan began to miss her RV.
Qin Ke floored the gas pedal, and the little blue car shot out like an arrow.
As soon as it exited the granary yard, the zombies chased after it like a tidal wave.
Chen Wan leaned back in her seat, feeling a bit dizzy, but she couldn’t afford to think about it now.
Her attention was on the rearview mirror, watching the thousands of zombies chasing them.
The scene was spectacular, but fortunately, the zombies’ speed was only about the same as a normal human’s running speed, so they couldn’t catch up with the speeding blue car.
As for Xing Feng and the others, they were already wiped out by the massive zombie attack, not even leaving a trace.
Before he died, Xing Feng thought it was Chen Wan and Qin Ke’s fault.
If they had obediently gone to scout, they would have been the ones to die.
The little blue car sped away, quickly leaving the zombie horde far behind.
Qin Ke glanced at Chen Wan, puzzled, and asked, “How did those dozens of zombies end up helping us fight their own kind?”
Chen Wan, feeling slightly less dizzy, replied uncertainly, “I think I controlled them with my mind? At that time, I was surrounded by zombies on all sides.
You helped me clear seven or eight zombies behind me, but more immediately rushed in.
I was just thinking it would be great if they could stop, and then the dozens of zombies around me really did stop.
Later, I mentally commanded them to block the horde, and they did.
So, I think maybe I’ve awakened some kind of power?”
Qin Ke was so shocked she couldn’t speak.
Controlling zombies? That was something ordinary people couldn’t even imagine, and it seemed unbelievable.
But given the state of the world, with zombies everywhere, it all started to make sense.
Qin Ke was also puzzled about her shooting skills.
Although she had been good with firearms during her time in special operations, she had never achieved such pinpoint accuracy.
Close combat was her real strength.
Hearing Chen Wan’s explanation, she felt uncertain and said, “I also felt something strange when I was shooting.”
“What do you mean?” Chen Wan asked, looking at Qin Ke.
“It felt like every shot hit, and I was using two guns at once, yet every shot hit the zombies’ heads.
Now that I think about it, it seems a bit odd,” Qin Ke expressed her doubts.
“Could it be some kind of power too? A power related to firearms!” Chen Wan speculated.
“By the way, did you feel dizzy after shooting?” Chen Wan asked.
“No, it felt the same as usual,” Qin Ke replied honestly.
“Then why did I feel a bit dizzy? Are powers different for everyone?” Chen Wan muttered.
Meanwhile, Yi Yi suddenly spoke in her mind, “The base has also been attacked by zombies, but there aren’t many.
However, these zombies are tough to deal with, and dozens of people have already died.
If you can make it back, it’s best to bring the RV.
I think this is just the first wave of a level 2 zombie attack on the base.
There might be a second and third wave, and the base could soon be in chaos.”
“Okay, we’ll go get the RV now.
Yi Yi, is the villa in area A still safe?” Chen Wan asked, worried.
Among those left behind, only Yi Yi had significant combat ability.
Jiang Yanxin could protect herself, but Jiang Wanning, Jiang Yanxin’s parents, and Yang Yang had little combat ability.
If something happened, they could only rely on Yi Yi.
“For now, everything is fine.
The people who died were in areas C and D.
These level 2 zombies know how to climb walls, and many bypassed the base’s three-layer defense by climbing over,” Yi Yi explained.
“As long as it’s safe for now.
We’ll go get the RV.
By the way, Yi Yi, I think Qin Ke and I have awakened powers, but we’re not sure,” Chen Wan continued in her mind.
“You’ve been consuming crystal cores for a while, and you’ve also eaten a lot of mutated beef.
Awakening powers around this time is normal.
Jiang Yanxin and Yang Yang might also awaken soon, but without specific conditions, they might not realize it yet,” Yi Yi provided an authoritative explanation.
Chen Wan felt a bit relieved, “Okay, we’ll discuss it in detail when we get back to the RV.
Please stay safe.”
“You and Qin Ke should be more careful.
Many zombies outside might have already reached level 2,” Yi Yi advised.
“Alright, we’ll be careful and stay in touch.”
“Understood,” Yi Yi replied.
At that moment, she was sitting on the sofa in the living room, facing the villa’s entrance.
She stayed there because she was also worried about the current situation.
Guarding the entrance gave her some peace of mind.
Jiang Yanxin and her parents were in the room with Yang Yang.
Even the little one sensed the tense atmosphere and quietly played with her little hands on the bed.
Ye Lan and Jiang Zhaoyuan were anxious, especially Ye Lan, who felt lost without Chen Wan, sighing frequently.
Jiang Wanning noticed that only Yi Yi wasn’t in the room and considered calling her over.
She went out to find Yi Yi and saw her sitting on the sofa with her eyes closed, but her posture was straight, not like she was asleep.
Jiang Wanning thought Yi Yi must be exhausted from watching over her all night and was now resting with her eyes closed.
“Yi Yi?” Jiang Wanning called softly, and Yi Yi’s smiling eyes quickly opened.
“What’s up?” Yi Yi asked gently.
“Nothing, I just thought you looked tired.
Why not go to your room to sleep? You won’t rest well sitting here,” Jiang Wanning suggested.
“No need, I wasn’t tired.
Besides, I wouldn’t feel at ease in the room.
I don’t think the zombie attack will stop at just one wave.
It might get worse later.
Staying here makes me feel a bit more secure.
You just recovered, so go upstairs and rest,” Yi Yi smiled at Jiang Wanning, not letting her inner anxiety show in her voice because she didn’t want to make others anxious too.
Jiang Wanning and the others were ordinary people, and knowing the real situation would only make them more anxious.
Seeing Yi Yi not going upstairs, Jiang Wanning decided to sit a little distance away from her and smiled, “Then I’ll keep you company.
You stayed with me all night.”
Yi Yi smiled and said, “Alright.”
It didn’t matter where they were.
If a large number of level 2 zombies broke into the base, it was only a matter of time before they reached area A.
Meanwhile, Chen Wan had already discussed getting the RV with Qin Ke, who confirmed the route they would take next, planning to go to the previous neighborhood to get the RV.
On the mountain road, they encountered five or six zombies.
Two were knocked away by the speeding car, three dodged, and one jumped onto the windshield, using its filthy, decaying head to repeatedly smash against it.
The car was just a regular vehicle, and soon the windshield began to crack.
On such a winding mountain road, an accident could easily lead to a rollover.
Qin Ke’s view was mostly blocked by the zombie.
As the zombie’s head continued to hit the windshield, it seemed like it might break.
Chen Wan decided to take action.
Instead of letting the zombie break the windshield, she might as well shoot it.
The windshield was already beyond saving.
She took a new magazine from her pocket, reloaded her handgun, and fired several shots at the zombie’s head.
The zombie, hit in the head, quickly fell off the car, but the little blue car’s windshield was mostly shattered, and both Chen Wan and Qin Ke had some of the zombie’s rotten blood splattered on their faces.
