The most ruthless person in the apocalypse

Chapter 1148 Do What You Want, Leave No Regrets (Two bonus chapters for the Alliance Leader)
"Old Duan, you're overconfident. You still have a long way to go compared to me! How heavy is this thing?"

Zhang Su gently placed the spine back onto the experimental table.

Duan Wuhu said, "The total weight is 103,280 grams, or in layman's terms, a little over 200 jin."

"Damn, they said such a small unit, the Golden Cudgel is 108,000 jin, this is close to 108,000 kilograms!"

Zhang Su patted his spine and said, "Today, we'll first take it to the greenhouse to test the specific improvement effect, then verify the coverage area step by step, and finally determine how to use it!"
"Dr. Fu mentioned before that the power output couldn't be increased, right? I'll have Lao Wang get you a high-powered generator."

If it can truly improve agricultural production, it is far better than simply using it as a weapon!

"Okay, I'll arrange the testing. Oh, by the way..."

Fu Weijun readily agreed, then walked to a petri dish, opened the lid, and took out a palm-sized glass plate.

“Mr. Zhang, because… the zombie has been dead for a while, its thalamus is only this size now, but it should be enough for one person to recover.”

Golden Thalamus, a unique product of highly mutated zombies, not only has effects that surpass those of ordinary thalamus, but also enables limb regeneration!

Zhang Su took the glass plate. The golden thalamus, about the size of a broad bean, was indeed tiny. He sighed and said, "I really didn't expect it to freeze to death. If I had known it would end up like this, I would have performed a craniotomy on the spot!"

Normally, the thalamus of a zombie is retrieved at the same time as the zombie is killed, so that its activity can be maximized and the thalamus obtained will be the largest.

"Although some of the golden thalamus has been lost, I suggest that Mr. Zhang not to rush into craniotomy. The energy source of each highly mutated zombie is uncertain. If the energy source is damaged due to craniotomy, it may be even more unprofitable."

Fu Weijun's words were a bit rough, but he meant that you shouldn't act rashly if you're not sure, which is a valid point.

Zhang Su wasn't one to fuss over such things. He took a clean resealable bag from the side, packed the golden thalamus in, and knew that Wang Longzhong had been waiting for the golden thalamus. He was a hardworking old man who, although he hadn't made any outstanding contributions, had worked incredibly hard and deserved a golden thalamus.

As for Lu Dahuzi, who was disabled in the same batch as Wang Longzhong, he could only continue to be ranked later.

"Go get some sleep for a few hours. We can do the testing this morning. Oh... those low-mutation zombies down the mountain... never mind, let's rest first! Haha."

Zhang Su chuckled at himself. One moment he was telling people to rest, and the next he was urging them to get back to work. It was like his left and right brains were fighting each other.

Fu Weijun, however, didn't care. His eyes gleamed as he said, "We've already found a way to solve this problem from this zombie. I believe the research on the other zombies will be progressing quickly. Let's focus on this for now!"

“That’s right, let’s study this spine first! Hey, not bad, it’s actually cooled down a bit after not being powered on for so long.”

As he spoke, Zhang Su subconsciously touched his spine and found that it was cooler than when it was powered on. The surface was still warm and moist, but it was close to the temperature of the human body.

"Yes, the energy source must be powered by electricity; this is a common characteristic of zombies."

"Okay, you guys take a rest. It'll be time for dinner soon. You've had a long night."

Zhang Su put his hands behind his back and walked towards the gate.

"Brother Zhang, let me see you off."

Duan Wuhu quickly followed and opened the door for Zhang Su.

Zhang Su glanced at Duan Wuhu with some curiosity. This guy's state was definitely not right. He was not only excited, but his emotional perception was also sweet and saccharine. Was he in love?

"Brother Zhang, here, have a cigarette."

As they stepped outside, Duan Wuhu eagerly offered Zhang Su a cigarette and lit it for him.

"No, Lao Duan, what's wrong with you?"

Zhang Su took a drag of his cigarette and looked at the other person with a strange expression. Offering cigarettes and giving him something in return—was he asking for a favor?
"No, no, I'm not crazy, hehe... Come on, let's go downstairs and talk."

Duan Wuhu scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, indicating that he should go downstairs first.

"Well, Brother Zhang, I... hehe, how should I put it, um..."

The two entered the courtyard. Zhang Su noticed that Duan Wuhu was groaning and groaning unhappily, so he glared at him and said, "Damn it, a grown man can't even speak properly. If you're not going to say anything, let me go!"

"Hey, hey. Wait a minute, don't rush..." Duan Wuhu quickly grabbed Zhang Su and whispered in his ear, "Brother Zhang, do you think Teacher Zuo and I are a good match?"

"You and Zuo... huh?"

Zhang Su didn't understand at first, but after a moment's thought, he realized what was going on, and with an exaggerated smile, he teased, "Old Duan, are you two having an office romance?"

Zuo Fengjuan is Zhang Su's spy planted next to Fu Weijun, and Duan Wuhu is Fu Weijun's good older brother. This relationship is a bit complicated!
"no……"

Duan Wuhu smiled a little embarrassedly and scratched his head.

"Well, well, she's always around me, so I'm bound to have some feelings for her. Plus, today, no, yesterday, Teacher Zuo told me, hehe... she said she really admires my courage and asked if I would be willing to protect a lady in the future!"

"Of course you'd say yes, that goes without saying."

Zhang Su smiled strangely, but in his heart he was lamenting the reality of human nature. His current combat strength was comparable to wealth in peacetime!

Just as Duan Wuhu said, the two of them had been seeing each other in the laboratory for so long, why didn't they confess their feelings earlier or later, why did they have to wait until Duan Wuhu had great strength before confessing their feelings?

It cannot be ruled out that Zuo Fengjuan did admire Duan Wuhu's courage, but it also cannot be ruled out that she had the motive of currying favor with the powerful. These two are not contradictory.

Zhang Su didn't make these things clear to Duan Wuhu. Although Duan Wuhu was older than him, people are blind in love, especially since Duan Wuhu was an emotional person.

Being too clear about things isn't necessarily a good thing. In the current special circumstances, it's not so bad to be a little oblivious to some things. Reality isn't wrong either; there's no such thing as blind love. "Wrong! Brother Zhang, you've really misjudged me this time. I am somewhat pleased, but I haven't made any promises lightly!"

Duan Wuhu's expression turned serious. He said, "If Teacher Zuo had just asked if we could spend the rest of our lives together, or something like that, I really wouldn't have hesitated. She's a very nice person, meticulous and gentle. But she said she was protecting a lady. That's a huge responsibility!"

The battle at Guishi Island left an indelible shadow in Duan Wuhu's heart. Now, whenever the topic of protection comes up, he recalls the scene of himself lying on the ground, powerless.

"Oh? So what did you say in response?"

Zhang Su asked curiously.

Duan Wuhu shrugged and said, "The gist of it is that the responsibility is too great, and he's afraid he won't be able to handle it. He's asking me to think about it."

"With your current abilities, protecting one more person shouldn't be a problem. A real man takes responsibility. If you want to do it, just do it. It's not like you're violating any camp rules. Don't leave yourself with any regrets."

Zhang Su said a lot, but didn't give any clear guidance. How to do it was entirely up to Duan Wuhu to interpret his words, as both sides could have their own reasons!
"Alright, Brother Zhang, I understand. Just like you said, with great power comes great responsibility!"

"That's settled then. Go and rest. I'm leaving now."

Zhang Su patted Duan Wuhu's arm and walked out of the courtyard gate of Cui Leng Xuan.

The sky remained unchanged, time flowed by, and soon it was time for breakfast.

Inside the Little Lucky Restaurant, the members of Tianma Island gathered together. Everyone keenly noticed the change in the weather and was discussing the related topics closely, wondering what was about to happen, until Zhang Su solved the mystery for everyone.

"According to Dr. Fu's plan, our camp will soon become a paradise!"

"It can't be that exaggerated, can it? It just doesn't seem realistic. Is it even possible to succeed?"

"Hasn't this already been proven? We're just one last step away from success. We'll definitely achieve food freedom soon!"

The legion members discussed the steam-powered spine, with most looking forward to a bright future.

dong dong.

"Come on, let's leave the climate change problem to the labs and the invention department. I'll talk about what we need to deal with now!"

After discussing for a few minutes, Zhang Su and the others tapped on the dining table.

All eyes were on them, waiting for the leader to issue the mission.

"As you all know, the luminous sphere can't be transported back from Qincheng Port. In addition, the aircraft carrier and a whole bunch of carrier-based aircraft are in the port, so I've decided to turn the port into a military fortress!"
Since it's a military fortress, the first problem to solve is the lack of weapons! Qi Xiaoshuai.

Zhang Su looked at Qi Xiaoshuai.

"arrive."

Qi Xiaoshuai raised his hand in response, still holding the porridge spoon in his hand.

"After breakfast, select twenty men from the two legions, drive the transport vehicles, make full preparations, and go to the armory at Taolin Reservoir. Carry as much as you can, and if one trip is not enough, make several more trips!"

"Yes, Da Kun will be back from the port soon. Take him with you; you might need his skills."

While firearms are becoming less effective against zombies, they still have a strong deterrent effect among humans. Even someone as strong as Zhang Su can only defend against ordinary firearm bullets, and he can only avoid the sharp edge of large firearms.

"Okay, got it!"

Qi Xiaoshuai received the order.

"Luezi, Xiaoxue!"

"Um, Su-ge, what's the plan?"

Wu Lue sat down next to Qi Xiaoshuai and responded with his back straight.

"Brother Su, I'm here."

Zhao Xue and Yi Xiaoling were sitting in a corner, and they responded quickly when they heard the name.

"The communication problem between the camp and the port needs to be resolved as soon as possible. Manpower and equipment are at your disposal. You two will be in charge of this, okay?"

"It'll be fine!"

"Row."

Currently, the combat effectiveness of female members in the entire Yama Legion is severely lagging behind. Only Zheng Xinyu and Tan Huajun can keep up with everyone else, and even Zhang Ya has fallen behind to some extent because she has not received the cold energy.

There will be one exception: Tachibana Mai Sakura will not be included in this discussion.

As for the other female members, Zhong Xiaoshan, Yu Qing, Yang Wenjie, Yi Xiaoling, and Mo Qianlan, they gave up fighting and devoted themselves to the construction of the camp. They only participated in training occasionally to maintain the level of an ordinary combatant.

Then there are the two female members, Zhao Xue and Pei Lan, who have not completely given up on improving their combat capabilities.

Pei Lan was urged by Chen Hanzhou, while Zhao Xue was motivated by the belief that she would not add any burden to the camp. Even so, the two of them found it difficult to keep up with the main group.

Zhang Su knew that Zhao Xue had been learning electronics knowledge and technology from Wu Lue, so he thought it would be better to play to her strengths and avoid her weaknesses, and have her take charge of some camp construction projects in the future, since these things would always need to be done by someone.

Zhao Xue could also appreciate Zhang Su's good intentions. No matter what she did or what position she held, she would do her best. Falling behind was not scary; what was scary was giving up on herself!
(End of this chapter)