Damn zombies, how dare they disguise themselves as humans!

"laugh!"

A soft sound.

The long sword, which had been hovering in the air and flashing with lightning, seemed to have lost its restraints and fell straight down.

It was nailed directly to the floor, even buried underground, with only a section of the handle remaining outside.

The bursts of intense lightning flashed everywhere, instantly pounding the floor, leaving it pitted and emitting plumes of scorching blue smoke.

"You got a random weapon?"

"An electrosurgical knife? And it's that sharp?"

Luo Tian was taken aback for a moment, then immediately stood up and drew his long sword.

The blade was slender, like a Tang Dynasty sword, and as light as a feather. Yet, it was incredibly sharp, managing to pierce through the concrete layer beneath the floor using only its momentum.

Surprised, Luo Tian silently read the description, and the corresponding information immediately appeared on the system interface in his sight.

[Thunder Blade: A portable electric weapon with a built-in micro-control device and energy core. The handle button can retract or extend the blade, and can also retract or release high-voltage lightning. The lightning inflicts additional damage and lasts for 5 minutes. It can recharge for 30 minutes (host-bound, cannot be used by others)]

[Note: System items can be stored in the system. They will be displayed in the host's information interface inventory. Simply think "take" and they will appear in the host's hands.]

"Can the blade and lightning be controlled at will?"

After reading the introduction, Luo Tian immediately picked up the Thunder Blade.

Sure enough, there was a protruding button on the handle, located in front of the grip.

He pressed his thumb down, and the electric sparks swirling around the blade immediately disappeared.

I tried pressing it again, and the blade retracted into the handle with a "whoosh".

"My luck is off the charts! I actually got such a high-level item through random selection."

"Tsk tsk, its practicality is no less than that of a skill."

Luo Tian pressed the button twice more, and the slender blade instantly sprang out, with crackling lightning flashing and flowing along its edge.

Luo Tian was delighted to examine the meter-long blade wreathed in lightning, but after glancing at the dagger in his left hand, he suddenly lost interest.

Not long ago, Wu Qingshan was going to give him a military knife, but he didn't want it. Did he not want it? Or did he prefer to use this small, exquisite, broken dagger?

That was a last resort to avoid attracting attention while doing tasks.

Weapons, naturally, are stronger the longer they are.

This special weapon is particularly sharp and can injure enemies with lightning speed.

In addition, it is extremely lightweight and the blade can be extended or retracted freely, making it more concealed than a dagger when carried.

When not in use, you can also choose to store the system data.

After swinging it twice, Luo Tian arrived next to a corpse and picked up the thick-backed machete that had fallen to the ground.

"Whoosh!"

"Clang~"

The Thunder Blade whistled down.

As expected, the thick-backed machete was easily split in two.

Luo Tian didn't even feel much resistance, and the cut of the machete was very smooth and even.

"I wonder what this thing is made of."

"Light and sharp, it completely defies physics."

He exclaimed in surprise, then, remembering the information in the introduction that the host was bound to information that outsiders could not use, Luo Tian's expression changed, and he placed the Thunder Blade in the corpse's hand.

The very next second after he released his hand—

"Whoosh!"

The lightning bolt vanished in an instant.

The blade retracted in an instant.

In the corpse's hand, only a section of a jet-black handle remained.

"Is this what host binding is?"

"Sorry, system, I might have spoken a bit too loudly earlier. You're not trying to screw me over."

Upon seeing this, Luo Tian couldn't help but praise the system once again, and also gave it a compliment.

In fact, the system has been quite generous.

Of the six rewards for completing the mission, which one was a letdown? They were all items that helped me stay alive and increase my strength.

After playing with it for a while longer, Luo Tian put away the Thunder Blade.

"Completing a B-level mission earned 90 points. Adding the original 20, the total is 110 points, which meets the requirements for upgrading the Guardian skill."

After checking his personal information, Luo Tian closed it again and did not choose to upgrade.

Intermediate search requires 20 points.

If the guardian is upgraded, the remaining 10 points will not be enough.

Therefore, you can only prioritize completing one task before upgrading.

After scanning the area, Luo Tian didn't linger.

But just as he was about to leave, he seemed to remember something and looked up at the third floor.

Many people are still imprisoned on the third floor.

During the months he lived in the city, aside from missions, Luo Tian rarely took the initiative to save people, so as not to bring unnecessary trouble upon himself.

Or, like Wu Qingshan, rescue some ungrateful wretches who betray kindness with their backs.

But this time,

After hesitating for a moment, he still took a step towards the stairs.

The women and children locked inside are secondary; the main concern is what will happen if the people inside can't get out and go crazy from hunger after a long time.

There's no food.

But there were people all around me...

Just thinking about that terrifying scene sends chills down my spine.

And in this apocalyptic world, with viruses floating in the air, who knows what kind of mutated monster will eventually be bred?

Upon arriving on the third floor,

Luo Tian took out the Thunder Blade.

He slashed the large iron lock on the door with a single stroke, one after another.

Having easily settled the matter, Luo Tian turned and left without going inside, let alone intending to rescue the women and children from the two rooms and escort them out of the city.

He wasn't a soldier; he was just a special survivor. He had no responsibility or obligation to do these things, nor did he have the ability to escort so many people.

To kill Du Hai and his gang of freaks for the mission, and incidentally cut the lock to allow the people inside to escape, was already more than enough.

As for whether they survive or die after escaping...

Even if these women and children escaped, they would still likely die in an environment teeming with zombies.

But compared to being trapped inside and killing each other, ultimately becoming man-eating monsters, being bitten and turning into a zombie is a better fate.

Alternatively, ending one's life in despair is also a good option.

Cold-blooded?

cruel?

But this is the end times.

Everyone is dancing on the edge of a knife; who can take care of anyone else?

Even if you have the system and several skills, you can't guarantee that everything will go smoothly. Every mission is like walking on thin ice.

……

Outside the villa,

Luo Tian stepped out, holding the hilt of the Thunderclap Blade.

He had changed into a clean camouflage military uniform.

This was found in the villa; it was probably taken from the dead soldiers by Du Hai and his gang.

I wore my old clothes for several months, and they were sour and smelly. I hadn't paid attention to them before, nor had I cared. Now that I have the opportunity, I'll just change into them.

[Consuming 20 points, starting the search for targets to be cleared.]

Following Luo Tian's command, the system's cold voice immediately rang out.

[Searching...]

Search complete.

[Two targets have been detected within a two-kilometer radius and are awaiting elimination.]

[Northeast direction, approximately 1.6 kilometers, Class B target.]

"Only one?"

Luo Tian was stunned for a moment.

Before he could react, the system's voice sounded again.

[Ding! Judgment complete.]

[Target: A mutant pet cat.]

[Judgment: Clean up.]

[Target level revised to B+.]

[Note: This is a special type of mission with significant danger. The host may choose to accept or abandon it.]

[Note: This is a special type of task. Abandoning it will compensate you with 20 points for the search.]

[Note: For special types of tasks, points are doubled, and the point reward will be increased by 100% from the original amount.]

[Note: This is a special mission; resources are doubled, and the host can claim two life-sustaining rations or exchange them for food.]

[Note: For special missions, skill items are doubled. The host can choose two from random rewards, skills, or skill fusion.]

[Note: For special missions, if you choose to accept but abandon the evacuation after encountering the target at the arrival location due to excessive danger, you will receive half of the basic points reward as compensation.]