Inside the training grounds.
"Hey, Captain Wang, did you really get a clear look at those people on the screen? Their faces covered in blood, eating people everywhere—are you sure we need to go out?" Fatty said beside Wang Zhi.
Wang Zhi put down the dumbbell in his hand and glanced at Fatty: "Going out is just a matter of time; we might as well take advantage of the resources we have and get things done quickly."
"But, but I'm scared! I've never even been in a fight in my life, let alone killed someone." Fatty looked utterly cowardly.
"They are no longer human!"
Fatty sat on the ground with a crestfallen face: "I know, I've watched plenty of zombie movies, but I never thought it would actually happen!"
"Fatty, you still have to face what needs facing. Pull yourself together. Just treat this life as a bonus; do you really want to live down here like a useless person for the rest of your life? Or do you really think you can coast by here forever?"
"It wouldn't be impossible to coast by forever, hehe." Fatty scratched his head.
"Do you really think the resources here are inexhaustible? Don't be foolish. We still have 4 days. Hurry up and adapt. Improving yourself is the true way to survive. Go find Old He and learn some skills." Wang Zhi advised.
Wang Zhi practiced quietly for a while. Ying slowly walked up to Wang Zhi's side and asked, "How has your gun practice been lately?"
"Not bad. Headshot accuracy on stationary targets is 80%; on moving targets, it's only 20%," Wang Zhi replied.
"Heh, still a long way to go. Come here, I'll teach you how to use the Dagger. A gun in your hands is just a waste of bullets," Ying stated bluntly, hitting him where it hurt.
Immediately after, Ying tossed over a Dagger and began adjusting Wang Zhi's posture, personally teaching him various techniques.
During these days of training, Fatty would study under Old He, while Wang Zhi naturally followed Ying.
Having interacted with Ying more, he had figured out her temperament: as long as he went along with her and flattered her, she wouldn't make things difficult for him; but if he went against her, she could be more brutal than anyone.
However, whether Ying was happy or angry, she was basically always smiling—a typical smiling tiger. To discern whether she felt joy or rage inside, one needed long-term contact and keen insight.
For example, just now while teaching Wang Zhi, Ying was wearing a half-wrapped, tight-fitting top that perfectly displayed her figure. Naturally, he couldn't help but sneak a few extra glances, which Ying successfully noticed.
"If little brother wants to look, then look boldly. Sneaking a peek—how can that be satisfying?"
If he had believed her words in a situation like this, he would have definitely ended up with Fatty's fate today.
After a while, Wang Zhi looked at Ying, who was seriously teaching him how to use the Dagger beside him.
"Mm... Thank you, Sister Ying."
"Thank you for what?"
Ying stared at Wang Zhi and asked doubtfully.
"Nothing, it's just... I'm very happy to have met you all."
"Oh? How happy is 'very happy'?" Ying looked at Wang Zhi playfully.
"......" Wang Zhi was momentarily unsure how to reply.
"Alright, keep practicing well. Only by staying alive do you have the capital to be happy." After saying this, Ying turned and left.
Indeed! The Apocalypse had arrived, Zombies roamed everywhere, and they were about to head outside to complete a mission for the Dawn Tower. Their only goal was to return alive!
After everyone finished training and returned to their rooms, Wang Zhi opened the Ling Lingyao and saw that a new item had been added to the updated mission list.
Mission One: Accumulate 8 hours of training to receive 10 Survival Points.
Mission Two: Field Mission, Reward: Random Survival Points (Remaining acceptance time: 28 days).
Since Wang Zhi had not yet signed the ecological industry work contract, the work mission was removed.
"Everyone, I am going to accept a mission," Wang Zhi said.
"Hey, hey, Captain Wang, you need to think this through carefully," Fatty stood up to confirm.
"Yes, I have thought it through."
Seeing that Old He and the other person had no objections, Wang Zhi accepted the field mission via the Ling Lingyao.
"Ling Lingyao, accept the field mission."
[Allocating mission...]
[Acceptance successful!]
[Congratulations, you have become the first field team dispatched by the Dawn Tower. The Dawn Tower will issue a courage reward of 500 Survival Points to this team.]
[This field mission is to rescue survivors. Mission location: S City S University.]
[Mission objective: Rescue as many survivors as possible.]
[Mission reward: 100 Survival Points for every survivor delivered to the Dawn Tower.]
[Please complete the mission within 48 hours.]
[The team's current total acquired Survival Points is 1400, satisfying the conditions for promotion to a Level 2 team. Please proceed to the Transaction Office on the 1st floor to handle the promotion.]
A pile of information appeared on the Ling Lingyao's screen.
This Dawn Tower actually gave them a 500 Survival Point courage reward?
Wang Zhi was secretly delighted. He hadn't expected his impulsive move to work out so well; he had intended to rush out and take risks before depleting their existing resources, but he hadn't expected to get 500 Survival Points for free!
"Wow! 500 points! That's enough for me to train for 400 hours!"
Fatty cheered from the side, seemingly having forgotten that they were about to go outside to fight those blood-soaked Zombies.
"This mission won't be easy!" Old He suddenly spoke up.
"What's wrong, Brother He?" Fatty asked.
"This time the location is a university. Universities have dense populations, which is very disadvantageous for us," Old He analyzed.
[Notification Received: The Chief Captain of the Guard Department invites the Captain of Sunset Glow to the first floor Guard Department.]
As everyone was contemplating, Ling Lingyao suddenly relayed a message.
Hmm? It's her? Why would the Guard Captain summon me? Wang Zhi pondered internally.
"I'll be right back; you all rest for a bit," Wang Zhi said, turned, and walked out.
Wang Zhi quickly arrived at the entrance of the Guard Department.
"Hello, I am the Captain of Sunset Glow. Your Chief Captain invited me here," Wang Zhi told the two guards at the door.
One of them stepped forward to verify Wang Zhi's Magnetic Card. After confirming his identity and double-checking with Jie Xi via the intercom, they finally allowed Wang Zhi to pass.
Following the instructions, Wang Zhi arrived at the innermost room and knocked on the door.
"Come in."
When Wang Zhi opened the door and entered, only Jie Xi was inside. She was still wearing that same set of armor, staring intently at something on the computer screen.
"Sit," Jie Xi said flatly.
Hearing Jie Xi tell him to sit, Wang Zhi cautiously sat down opposite her.
"Uh... we meet again, Captain Jie Xi."
Facing this cold woman, it was better for him to remain cautious.