The roof of a public restroom.
Zhang Tianbao lay still, using the thirty-centimeter-high eave at the edge of the roof for cover.
There was another person beside him.
His name was Yang Kun.
One of Zhang Tianbao's former "subordinates."
Last night, during the slaughter by high-intelligence zombies, only forty-odd people managed to escape.
Zombies were everywhere outside the residential compound as well.
Many were eaten while trying to flee, and the rest scattered.
Zhang Tianbao and Yang Kun were also pursued by zombies, and they happened to run into each other.
They climbed onto the roof of the public restroom using the trees next to it to escape.
Zombies couldn't climb trees.
The two managed to save their lives.
But.
They were cold and hungry!
It was early winter, and the temperature dropped to a few degrees below zero at night. Although the two were wearing down jackets, they couldn't endure spending the night in the open.
Crucially, they hadn't had a drop of water or a bite of food since last night.
"Kunzi, see that?"
Zhang Tianbao poked his head out, pointing into the distance: "That small supermarket should have food. How about… I keep watch, and you go get some?"
"Get your sister!"
Yang Kun was furious. "Even if I go get food, you won't get any!"
You damned idiot!
You want me to risk my life to get you food?
Are you out of your mind?
Scolded by Yang Kun, Zhang Tianbao remained silent, harboring resentment in his heart.
He resented Qin Feng.
He resented Yang Kun.
But what could he do?
Things were different now; he was no longer the boss, and Yang Kun wouldn't listen to him.
What if he resorted to force?
Given his short, plump physique, he was no match for Yang Kun.
"I can't wait any longer!"
Suddenly!
Yang Kun gritted his teeth and said.
"Kun…"
He originally wanted to call him Kunzi, but remembering the change in their status, he quickly corrected himself: "Brother Kun, where are you going?"
Yang Kun looked at the tree beside them: "If we stay here, we'll die."
He was preparing to climb down the tree.
Rather than wait for death, he'd take a chance!
There were no zombies nearby.
About a hundred meters away, two zombies were wandering.
Of course.
Seeing them didn't mean that was all of them.
If any movement occurred, zombies nearby that couldn't be seen would quickly gather.
"Brother Kun…"
Zhang Tianbao's tongue twisted.
Going with Yang Kun meant at least he had a companion.
If he was left alone…
"Either we go together, or you stay here and die!" Yang Kun said coldly.
"I… I'll go with you!"
Fine.
The former boss who used to lead dozens of people.
Now reduced to Yang Kun's subordinate.
The two quietly descended using the tree next to the restroom and, using the greenery along the roadside, they crept forward, bending low.
After walking a while.
*Crack!*
Suddenly, Zhang Tianbao accidentally stepped on a piece of glass.
The glass shattered.
Making a crisp sound.
"Roar!"
A zombie suddenly turned its head.
"You damned idiot!"
Yang Kun was furious, glared at Zhang Tianbao, and bolted.
Zhang Tianbao gritted his teeth and followed.
Zombies had stamina similar to ordinary people.
But!
They could sprint continuously without worrying about stamina depletion.
What was even more deadly…
Their roars attracted more of their kind.
A few hundred meters later.
The two's speed gradually slowed, and the zombies were getting closer.
"Brother Kun… Save me!"
Zhang Tianbao gasped, the zombies mere meters behind him: "Pull me up… I'll listen to you from now on, I'll be your subordinate!"
"You bastard!"
Yang Kun really wanted to abandon him.
Seeing his crying pleas, he finally softened.
Softness.
It was the most dangerous thing to have in the apocalypse!
He grabbed Zhang Tianbao's fat hand, giving him a boost to speed up.
Suddenly!
Zhang Tianbao used all his might and shoved him backward.
In an instant, their positions reversed, with Yang Kun now behind and Zhang Tianbao accelerating at full speed.
"Zhang Tianbao, you bastard!" Yang Kun screamed.
He regretted softening his heart.
He regretted giving him a hand.
Unfortunately.
There was no medicine for regret!
Flung to the back, he lost his footing and fell, and several zombies pounced.
Screams echoed.
Only a few seconds.
When the screams finally died down, blood spread on the ground.
Several zombies feasted.
Meanwhile.
Taking advantage of the zombies eating Yang Kun, Zhang Tianbao quickly fled.
Unfortunately, the chance of survival bought by sacrificing Yang Kun didn't completely solve the problem.
"Roar…"
Another roar could be heard from afar.
During his escape, he had been spotted by other zombies.
"It's over!"
Zhang Tianbao's face turned pale.
This time, he was alone, with no one to use as a shield.
Was he going to die?
*Whoosh!*
A gust of wind blade tore through the air.
The pursuing zombie's head was severed by the wind blade, and its headless body collapsed.
On the street.
A team of six emerged.
The leader was Zhang Heng!
Early this morning.
The team started their daily hunt and unexpectedly encountered Zhang Tianbao.
"Zhang Tianbao?"
Zhang Heng narrowed his eyes and sized him up: "Didn't you lead everyone to stock up and hide?"
He couldn't help but want to laugh.
This idiot!
Thinking he was a savior.
Yet, most of the hundred-odd adventurers believed him.
Unexpectedly, he had ended up like this, being chased by zombies.
"Brother… what's your name?" Zhang Tianbao asked, bowing and scraping.
"Zhang Heng."
"Brother Heng!"
Zhang Tianbao, with a choked voice, said: "It was Qin Feng! I led everyone to hide in a residential building, and that bastard, greedy for my supplies, actually…"
"He broke down the unit door, letting countless zombies pour in. Many people were killed by him!"
What?!
Zhang Heng was shocked.
Qin Feng, that murderer, had actually done something like this!
"Some escaped, then they scattered again, leaving only me and Yang Kun."
"Just now, Yang Kun died saving me…"
Zhang Tianbao was in tears.
It had to be said.
This guy, who spent his days at home watching movies in his original world, had excellent acting skills.
Tears fell as easily as he could shed them.
His pitiful expression appeared on command.
He lied without batting an eye.
"Let's not talk about that."
Zhang Heng waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "I can tell you responsibly, all your theories are wrong."
"Only by killing zombies can you gain powerful abilities and survive in the apocalypse."
Kill zombies?
Gain superpowers?
Zhang Tianbao was immediately enlightened.
No wonder!
Zhou Haiyang, who was only brought in during the second plotline, also possessed superpowers.
Zhang Heng's wind blade was also a superpower!
"Brother Heng, can I follow you? From now on, you'll be my real brother!" Zhang Tianbao immediately declared.
"Here."
Zhang Heng walked over and smashed the head of the zombie he had just killed.
He dug out a crystal.
"Eat this, and you'll gain superpowers."
Zhang Heng handed him the crystal: "From now on, stop thinking about those stupid movies and follow me to kill zombies properly."
Back then, in the safe zone, he hadn't chosen to hide.
However, most people believed Zhang Tianbao, and few were willing to follow him.
As a result, the team only had six members.
His thinking was very practical.
One more person meant one more source of strength.
"Hiding forever is a dead end!"
"Do you really think you're so smart?"
"You still need us to save you!"
The other team members mocked him without any pretense.
"Yes, yes, yes… It's all my fault!" Zhang Tianbao nodded and bowed.
Damn it!
I'll remember you all!
When I become stronger later, I'll kill you all!
…
Blue Star.
The Da Xia live stream channel exploded.
— 'I used to just think Zhang Tianbao was an idiot, but I never expected… he's rotten to the core!'
— 'Yang Kun saved him, but he pushed Yang Kun to the zombies. A prime example of biting the hand that feeds you!'
— 'And he's framing Qin Feng!'
— 'See? You used to curse Qin Feng. This guy is the real scum!'
— 'I really want to hack this bastard to death!'
— 'Where does Zhang Tianbao live?'
Even though everyone in the apocalypse world hated Zhang Tianbao to the bone, they could do nothing about him.
But!
His family was in Da Xia on Blue Star.
Dox his family!
Expose him!
Take revenge!
Most netizens did not agree with involving families, but there were always a few extreme netizens.
Zhang Tianbao's shameless face completely enraged billions of netizens.