Chapter 62: Red Thunder Martial Arts School
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Lu Ming could sense Wang Xiong’s hesitation.
Thinking back to what had happened before, Lu Ming said, “Are you thinking of moving again?”
Wang Xiong had moved once from this place to the Zhang family’s gathering place.
Although the outcome was not ideal, there was actually no problem with his train of thought.
There was strength in numbers. It was important to have mutual aid and cooperation to tide over difficult times in the apocalypse.
Moreover, it was obvious that the conditions in the official shelter were much better than here.
Before Wang Xiong could respond, Lu Ming continued, “That is your decision, but I won’t move.”
Lu Ming did not want to go to an unfamiliar place to settle down.
If it meant that he would die if he didn’t move, Lu Ming would move; there was nothing more important than preserving his life. But its not at that level yet, is it?
Upon hearing this, Wang Xiong burst into laughter. “What are you thinking? I’ve made the mistake of moving before, so I certainly won’t make it a second time.
“Guangping Street is my home. Even if I die, I have to die here!
“And when I chatted with Colonel Bai yesterday, I realized that the situation over there isn’t all that great either.”
Wang Xiong began to explain in detail.
As for Lu Ming, he listened carefully while warming up with Zhang Chengchcng’s help.
The situation in the official gathering place was indeed not great.
The gathering place was located in the city center, just three kilometers away from the tower.
Until now, the official gathering place had yet to figure out what that tower was, nor had they found a way to enter the tower. But regardless, it was a hidden danger, and a significant one at that.
The official gathering place was built underground, and the fortifications were strong and defensive.
When the Awakened individuals over there advanced, the zombie tide could not find the entrance to the shelter, and the zombies had yet to evolve the ability to dig underground—for the most part, they were not threatened by the zombie tide.
However, they faced difficulties in terms of food.
There was no way to farm underground. Although there were a lot of food reserves, it could not last for long.
More importantly, at the beginning of the apocalypse, the official shelter did its best to rescue survivors. Coupled with a substantial number of military personnel, this resulted in tens of thousands of people in the official shelter, and the consumption of food was evident.
Food was the top priority.
Without food, major problems would arise.
After briefly introducing the situation there, Wang Xiong continued, “Actually, they have had an idea for a long time—to clear out the zombies and reclaim the city.”
It was not for dignity or face, but purely for survival space.
It was impossible for humans to live underground forever.
Without sunlight, there would be no food.
But without a doubt, the research there also showed that humans were at a complete disadvantage when facing zombies.
To put it bluntly, they did not have the ability to reclaim lost territory.
At least there was no way to recapture the entire Nanxiang region in a short period of time.
“Meanwhile, our place isn’t far from the official shelter. Colonel Bai mentioned an idea yesterday—to establish a route between our gathering place and the official shelter and use these two places as a fulcrum to create a safe area. At the very least, farming has to be put on the agenda.”
While performing squats, Lu Ming nodded, “That’s true.”
Then he saw Wang Xiong scratching his head again. “Yesterday, I got a bit carried away by my emotions and agreed without seeking Brother Lu’s opinion, so you think…”
Lu Ming was stunned.
So you hesitated because you didn’t ask for my opinion.
I don’t think my opinion is that important…
Moreover, this indeed turns out to be a good thing—a larger and more organized safe zone, which can also provide us with a greater sense of security.
And there’s food too!
With these thoughts in mind, Lu Ming smiled and said, “Your decision is sound. It’s a good thing.”
Wang Xiong finally breathed a sigh of relief.
After the morning exercise ended, Lu Ming’s attributes became:
Name: Lu Ming
Strength: 82.7 (84-4) T-
Physique: 83.4 (85.1) f.
Agility: 105.1 (106.8) J.
Fitness Lv2 (900/1200).
Eat, cook, and take a nap.
After getting out of bed, Lu Ming felt refreshed.
Just then, the roar of cars came from outside the window.
Lu Ming came to the window on the second floor and opened it to look out. He saw that all four military vehicles that had left in the morning had returned, packed with people.
The vehicles stopped dozens of meters away. As the door opened, Zhang Lixin, Li Zitong, Zhao Honglei, and over twenty other people whom Lu Ming had never seen before got out of the vehicles.
Recalling his conversation with Wang Xiong in the morning, Lu Ming nodded slightly.
“They must be from the Red Thunder Martial Arts School.”
Lu Ming’s presence was also sensed by Zhao Honglei and the other Awakened.
The Awakened individual named Zhao Honglei walked over with a burly man who was even bigger than him.
The man beside Zhao Honglei was Zhao Honglei’s eldest son, Zhao Yongchun.
Seeing his father bring him to the small building, Zhao Yongchun asked, “Where are we going?”
Zhao Honglei thought for a moment and responded with three words, “Pay our respects.”
Zhao Yongchun instantly understood.
Earlier in the morning, Zhao Honglei returned to the martial arts school and brought back a decision—to move house.
This decision was unanimously agreed upon because they really could not live here anymore.
During the remaining time, Zhao Honglei described in detail what he had seen and heard yesterday, and he couldn’t stop talking about one person—Mr. Lu Ming.
The strongest Awakened individual!
The guardian of Guangping Street!
The hope and beacon of humanity
Lu Ming thought to himself, What nonsense are you talking about?
In summary, there was just one point: It was great to hang out with Brother Lu!
Although Zhao Yongchun had not met Lu Ming before, he already admired him in his heart. Now, arriving at the gathering place in Guangping Street, it was proper etiquette to pay a visit to the strongest individual here.
The two of them arrived at Lu Ming’s house downstairs.
Previously, Zhao Honglei had asked Wang Xiong about Mr. Lu’s preferences— Mr. Lu was an easygoing person, but it was important to remember that his house was strictly off-limits to outsiders.
Standing downstairs and looking up at Lu Ming, Zhao Honglei cupped his fists and spoke, “Mr. Lu.”
Zhao Yongchun also cupped his fists. “Mr. Lu.”
“Hello, both of you.”
“Hello, Mr. Lu.”
Then, the conversation fell into an awkward silence.
Lu Ming was not good with words, and Zhao Honglei and Zhao Yongchun were not great at small talk either. Moreover, Lu Ming’s strength was indeed intimidating, and people who were not familiar with him naturally felt the pressure when they stood in front of him.
Watching the awkwardness of the Zhao father and son, Luming thought for a moment and spoke, “So, you’ll be living here from now on?”
Zhao Honglei nodded. “Yes, we’ll be settling here. Please take care of us, Mr. Lu Ming.”
“I can’t say that I’m taking care of you, everyone will take care of one another.”
Lu Ming’s ‘humble’ statement made the Zhao father and son relax a lot.
The two of them were about to take their leave when they unexpectedly heard Lu Ming speak again.
“By the way, Mr. Zhao, I heard that you had a martial arts school before the apocalypse… Which means you have martial arts skills, right?”
Zhao Honglei wanted to say that his martial arts skills were nothing compared to Lu Ming.
Your powerful brick-throwing technique is the strongest martial art skill I’ve ever seen!
However, he did not say that. He only nodded, “My Zhao family does have a few tricks up our sleeves.”
Lu Ming’s eyes lit up.. “Can you teach me?”
