Survival in the Apocalypse: Max Level Drop Rate with Abundant Resources

The next morning.

The chilling dark red in the sky had dissipated, and sunlight streamed through the window, casting dappled shadows on the blue brick floor.

Shen Xi opened his eyes, stared at the ceiling, and fell into deep thought.

Because this is the first time he has felt "tired" since he was reborn.

With 102 points of physique, plus the doubled physique bonus from the Open Heaven profession, his actual physique has now exceeded 200. With this kind of physical ability, let alone staying up all night, he could easily fight for three days and three nights straight.

But at this moment, he actually felt a little soreness in his lower back.

It's really sour.

He turned his head and looked to his side.

Liu Xinghui was still fast asleep, a satisfied blush on his face, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, sleeping soundly. His long hair was scattered on the pillow, and his breathing was even and long.

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and a faint smile lingered at the corners of her lips. She looked at least three years younger than yesterday.

Shen Xi fell even more silent.

She recalled the scenes from last night, the saying "Thirty is like a wolf, forty is like a tiger," and the details that still made him blush...

Then he came to a conclusion:

Indeed, there are no fields that are over-cultivated, only oxen that are exhausted to death.

The ancients never lied to me.

He sat up gently and moved his shoulders. His bones made a slight clicking sound; it wasn't a real injury, just a normal reaction after overexertion.

Liu Xinghui stirred and groggily opened his eyes.

Seeing Shen Xi's back, a lazy smile appeared on her lips.

"Awake?" Her voice was languid and incredibly alluring.

Shen Xi turned to look at her.

In the morning light, Liu Xinghui propped herself up halfway, the thin blanket slipping down to reveal her rounded shoulders and collarbone, and the graceful curves that followed. She was radiant, her face as rosy as a flower freshly watered by spring rain, her eyes and brows exuding a languid charm of contentment.

Is this really the same haggard city lord from yesterday?

It's like he's become a completely different person.

Liu Xinghui noticed his gaze, deliberately puffed out his chest, and grinned mischievously: "What are you looking at? Didn't you get enough of looking last night? Or didn't you get enough of touching me?"

Shen Xi withdrew her gaze and said calmly, "It's time to get up."

"What's the rush?" Liu Xinghui stretched lazily with a big yawn, the movement so exaggerated that it revealed her stunning figure. "If I lie here any longer, my bones will fall apart."

Shen Xi looked at her satisfied expression, and the corner of her mouth twitched slightly.

Is he even being reasonable? He's the one whose bones are about to fall apart!

Look at her, this woman has the energy to eat a whole cow.

Liu Xinghui turned to the side, propping his head up with one hand, his gaze lingering on Shen Xi. His gaze was naked and bold, making no attempt to conceal his admiration.

"My little man," she whispered, "do you know how I feel right now?"

Shen Xi remained silent; he truly didn't know how to respond to such a blatant conversation.

Liu Xinghui continued, seemingly oblivious to his surroundings, "It's like someone who's been starving for three days finally getting a full meal."

Shen Xi: "..."

He stood up and began to get dressed.

Liu Xinghui wasn't annoyed; he just lay there watching him.

The moment the Starlight Rhythm uniform was put on, that figure instantly changed.

He was no longer the young man whose back ached from her torment last night, but the decisive and ruthless Tai Chu, who topped all three lists.

The hood covered most of his face, revealing only the outline of his jaw. The cloak moved without wind, and glittering starlight flickered within it. The entire uniform was seamless, making the figure appear like a deity emerging from the starry night.

Liu Xinghui stared at that retreating figure, a look of infatuation flashing in his eyes.

But she quickly composed herself, threw back the thin blanket, and sat up.

"I'll go to the front yard to assemble the city defense troops first," she said as she dressed. "Come over when you're ready."

Shen Xi nodded.

Liu Xinghui put on her dress, walked up to him, stood on tiptoe, and gently kissed him on the lips.

"I had a great time last night," she said with a smile, then turned and pushed open the door to leave.

Shen Xi stood there, watching the slender figure disappear outside the courtyard gate.

After a long while, he raised his hand and touched his lips.

Shen Xi stood by the window and stretched her back again.

Then he pushed open the door and went out.

At the entrance of the courtyard, Mingying stood guard all night.

Shen Xi led him toward the front yard.

……

The square in front of the city lord's mansion.

The wide bluestone square was packed with people.

Just a few days ago, the Lion Army occupied...

As Shen Xi led Mingying into the square, her gaze swept over the surroundings, and her pupils contracted slightly.

A rough estimate suggests there are at least three hundred people.

More than 300 city defense soldiers.

They stood in neat rows in the center of the square, dressed in uniform leather armor and carrying spears, swords, and other weapons. Although their equipment varied, their ranks were orderly, and their morale was far superior to that of the scattered soldiers outside the city.

Around the square, a soldier with a gun stood every ten steps, muzzle pointing to the sky, looking alert. Further away, patrols moved back and forth, maintaining order.

On both sides of the formation, there were more than a hundred newly recruited reservists. They were not standing as neatly, but they all stood up straight and tried their best to show their best side.

A hint of admiration flashed in Shen Xi's eyes.

Three days.

In just three days, Liu Xinghui transformed Xinghui City, which was on the verge of chaos, back into what it is today.

The city's defense force numbered over three hundred, including many players at levels 2-4. These men were well-trained and equipped, a stark contrast to the rabble outside the city.

This woman's methods are indeed formidable.

The city defense troops in the square also noticed Shen Xi.

When that figure shrouded in starlight entered the square, everyone's attention was drawn to it.

The silver-gray uniform shimmered with a faint starlight, the hood obscuring most of his face, revealing only his sharply defined jawline. His cloak billowed gently behind him, each step accompanied by a flicker of starlight. Following him was a burly man, two meters tall, with bronze skin and deep, unfathomable eyes, silent as a shadow.

In his early twenties, his handsome face rivaled that of a celestial being from a fairy tale, yet his eyes held a calm and experienced composure, as if he had witnessed countless life-and-death experiences. These two contrasting qualities blended perfectly within him, creating an indescribable sense of pressure.

Some people instinctively held their breath.

Some people's hands trembled slightly as they gripped their weapons.

Awe flashed in the eyes of many.

This momentum...

Although he's not quite as good as the readers, he's far more terrifying than the city lord!

"Is that Primordial One who keeps spamming announcements in the world chat really in Starshine City?"

"Is this the beginning?"

"The top spot on all three lists... truly lives up to its reputation..."

"Of course! The turmoil in the Lion Legion a few days ago was judged by the Primordial God all by his own power!"

"Who's that big guy behind him? He doesn't look like a normal person."

"Shh! Don't talk nonsense. Anyone who can be taken in by Tai Chu can't be an ordinary person, can they?"

Whispers rose and fell, but everyone consciously made way for Shen Xi.

Shen Xi walked along the passage to the high platform in front of the square.

Liu Xinghui was already standing there.

She changed back into the city lord's robes, her hair tied up high, and leaned on the magic wand Shen Xi had given her earlier, looking dashing and heroic. But observant people would notice that the city lord seemed exceptionally radiant today, with a smile in her eyes and brows.

Shen Xi walked up to the platform and stood side by side with her.

Liu Xinghui glanced at him sideways and lowered his voice, "How was it? My man's not bad, right?"

His words were full of self-aggrandizement.

Shen Xi said calmly, "Not bad."

Liu Xinghui smiled and was about to speak when Shen Xi stepped forward and stood on the edge of the platform, looking down at the more than three hundred city defense soldiers and the more than one hundred reserve soldiers below.

Today is not a battle; he doesn't need to be mobilized.

Unlock the secrets of all things, and begin!

Instantly, countless information panels flooded into my mind like a tidal wave!

[City Defense Force - Squad Leader (Level 4) - Strength 28, Spirit 16, Agility 22, Constitution 30. Equipment: Standard Longsword (Bronze).]

[City Defense Army - Soldier (Level 3): Strength 22, Spirit 12, Agility 18, Constitution 24. Equipment: Standard Spear (Bronze).]

[City Defense Army Soldier (Level 3): Strength 26, Spirit 18, Agility 24, Constitution 28. Equipment: Standard Longsword (Bronze).]

【城防军·士兵（2级）：力量18，精神10，敏捷15，体质20。装备：制式长矛（青铜）。弱点：腐化度37%！】

【城防军·士兵（3级）：力量23，精神14，敏捷20，体质25。装备：制式长刀（青铜）。弱点：腐化度41%！】

【城防军·士兵（4级）：力量29，精神17，敏捷23，体质27。装备：制式长矛（青铜）。弱点：腐化度53%！】

【…】

Shen Xi's pupils contracted slightly.

Among the more than 300 people, 23 people had their "corruption level" clearly marked in their status bar!

Twenty-three people!

Each person's level of corruption ranges from 30% to 60%, with the highest reaching 68%!

These people appear no different from ordinary people; they can even move and think normally. But inside their bodies, the virus from the decaying corpses is already spreading silently.

Once their corruption reaches 100%, they will instantly mutate and become new corpses.

Moreover, these asymptomatic carriers are highly contagious. The virus can be transmitted through saliva, blood, and even shared utensils.

They don't even need to mutate into corpses to infect normal people.

Shen Xi's face darkened.

It was more serious than he had anticipated.

Liu Xinghui noticed the change in his expression, frowned slightly, and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"

Shen Xi did not answer immediately.

His gaze swept across the crowd and finally locked onto one person.

He was a soldier in his early thirties, of medium build and with an ordinary appearance, wearing a city defense uniform. He stood at the back of the line, head down, trying to hide himself in the shadows of the people in front of him.

But in his status bar, the corruption level section clearly stated:

Corruption level: 57%

Moreover, there were seven or eight other soldiers standing around this man.

They huddled together, shoulder to shoulder, breathing in each other's ears.

Shen Xi's eyes turned cold.

He stepped down from the platform.

More than three hundred city defense soldiers stared at him, wondering what this top-ranked killer was going to do.

Shen Xi walked through the crowd, step by step, toward that corner.

Wherever it passed, the crowds automatically parted.

The soldier with his head down seemed to sense something, and his body stiffened slightly. He lowered his head even further, trying to back away, but there were others behind him, and he had nowhere to retreat.

Shen Xi stopped in front of him.

The entire square was deathly silent.

Everyone watched this scene, not daring to breathe.

The soldier finally raised his head, forcing a stiff smile: "Great... Primordial God, what... what do you need?"

Shen Xi looked at him and slowly spoke:

"What's your name?"

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