Apocalypse: The Primordial Pearl Recognizes Its Master, Starting with Infinite Space

After Lin Chen left, the twin sisters quickly got to work on recruitment.

Thanks to the addition of more than a thousand reserve members yesterday, the recruitment office is well-staffed and the process is much smoother.

At the same time, the entire outer city was fully awakened, with noise, conversations, and the sounds of building temporary shelters intertwining to create a vibrant background atmosphere.

"Hurry up, assemble at the East Gate! Commander Zhou said we're scouting XX Square today; there are big crowds and lots of zombies there!"

"Let's team up! We're missing a defensive ability user. Anyone interested, come quick! Rewards will be distributed based on contribution!"

"Mom, I'm going out for a bit. I'll come back with the blankets when I have enough crystal cores. You and Xiaobao shouldn't leave the shelter; it's too cold outside..."

The survivors who checked in last night were noticeably more alert after a long-awaited restful sleep.

There were also some quiet conversations in the queue for breakfast.

"This porridge is really thick... Yesterday's meal was the most decent I've had in days."

"Be content. I heard that starting tomorrow, even this porridge will have to be exchanged for crystal cores."

"You'd have to be skilled to do it... Sigh, I saw they're hiring over there, maybe I should give it a try this afternoon?"

Today, the entire outer city of the shelter has reached a population of 100,000, of which nearly 10,000 are survivors who have awakened supernatural abilities.

Although most people chose to join the outer city team led by Zhou Tiannian and obtain relatively stable protection, there were still some who advocated freedom and adventure, like Lin Chen in his previous life, and were active outside as lone wolves or in small groups.

During the day, as the wind and snow subsided slightly, many people with supernatural abilities set off in groups or alone.

Zhou Tiannian had already gathered the manpower Lin Chen needed and handed it over to Su Yun. In the apocalypse, it was really easy to recruit people for such a well-paid job.

He was guarding the main gate, observing the survivors who were leaving.

"Alone?" At the city gate, Zhou Tiannian stopped a young man traveling alone.

"Hmm." The young man nodded, his eyes showing some wariness.

"Be careful, there was some activity at the second level in the west yesterday." Zhou Tiannian patted his shoulder. "Come back alive."

The young man paused for a moment, whispered his thanks, and quickly disappeared into the snow.

Zhou Tiannian sighed and murmured, "What wonderful superhumans these are! These stubborn mules, wouldn't it be better if they followed me? They have weapons and food guarantees. And so many people are willing to risk their lives alone."

"If Boss Lin hadn't specifically instructed that the shelter allows people with superpowers to freely choose whether or not to join the team, would I have just let you leave like this?"

"Don't they know that unity brings strength and a higher chance of survival?"

"Mr. Zhou, young people are bound to be hot-blooded, that's normal! They won't learn their lesson until they hit a brick wall." A middle-aged man next to him chimed in, having overheard Zhou Tiannian's murmur.

"Old Xiao, stop calling me General Manager Zhou, call me Commander Zhou. I'm now the outer city commander appointed by Boss Lin!" Zhou Tian said unhappily.

"Yes, yes, Commander Zhou!" Old Xiao hurriedly replied. Before the apocalypse, he and Zhou Tiannian had similar assets and status, but now he had become Zhou's subordinate and had to curry favor with him.

However, Zhou Tiannian took good care of him, not only not requiring him to go out to find food himself, but also making him the captain of the outer city patrol team.

All he could do was sigh and say, "Life is so unpredictable!"

"Is our team ready? Let's set off immediately! I still owe the city lord a ton of debt!"

"Almost there, let's leave soon!"

As they were talking, a hundred snowmobiles in the outer city started moving!

"Let's go, be careful!" Zhou Tian said with high spirits.

"Yes, let's go!" The leader was Fu Dahai, a B-level ability user from the outer city, a reliable and steady person.

Although his superpowers were stronger than Zhou Tiannian's, Lin Chen had saved his entire family. Since Lin Chen said that Zhou Tiannian was in charge of the outer city, he was willing to follow Zhou Tiannian's orders.

More and more groups are going out.

For those with families, being able to keep their loved ones safe within the high walls allows them to go out and fight without distraction.

Those with strong abilities often choose to go it alone, while most people tend to trust their companions and look out for each other.

The zombie crystal cores they brought back, aside from those they kept for their own cultivation, almost all went to the exchange points set up by Lin Chen.

"One crystal core can be exchanged for food for three people, and three cores can be exchanged for a winter coat."

"The knife is chipped; it needs to be replaced as soon as possible."

"Hello, I'd like to get some fever-reducing medicine for children..."

The system, which uses crystal cores to drive circulation and strength to exchange for survival resources, is steadily operating step by step, following Lin Chen's initial vision.

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Before long, Jiang Yingxue and Jiang Yingyue had received more than a dozen young women.

Just then, a woman walked through the crowd and stopped in front of the recruitment table.

Her originally dark blue police uniform was stained and the cuffs were worn out, but the belt around her waist was still tightly fastened.

His face bore the marks of days of fatigue, but his eyes shone brightly, like the sharp edge of a tempered blade.

After she stood still, she subconsciously straightened her back and raised her hand to salute. But she paused slightly halfway up her arm. The movement still showed signs of training, but it was no longer so standard. Instead, it revealed an almost stubborn persistence that was out of place with the environment.

"Hello," her voice was a little hoarse but clear, "I am Duan Rong from the Dongcheng District Public Security Bureau."

Jiang Yingxue and Jiang Yingyue were both taken aback.

Since the apocalypse, they have met many former sheriffs, most of whom have long since shed their uniforms and are striving to integrate into the new rules of survival.

The security guard in front of me, with her pretty face, seemed to be stubbornly clinging to something that was already broken.

Jiang Yingxue glanced at Duan Rong's face: "Is there something you need?"

Her tone was flat, and she sensed that the other person hadn't come to apply for the job.

Duan Rong met her gaze, leaned forward slightly, and said with barely concealed urgency, "I want to see your leader."

She learned that Lin Chen had appeared in the outer city this morning, so she rushed over immediately. Unfortunately, they had exhausted themselves leading everyone in a breakout yesterday and traveling a long distance, so they had a rare deep sleep. When they woke up and arrived, Lin Chen had already returned to the inner city.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yingxue maintained a polite smile, but her voice was gentle yet distant: "I apologize, Chief, you are very busy. If there is anything you need, I can pass it on. If there is nothing else, please do not delay the people behind you."

As she spoke, she gestured with her eyes to the increasingly long line behind Duan Rong.

A low murmur immediately arose from within the group:

"If you're not going to join, then don't block the way..."

"The inner city offers room and board, and you can even awaken your superpowers!"

"Exactly! The city lord is both strong and handsome; such an opportunity is too good to pass up!"

Shh...don't shout, or you'll get eliminated.

"Even at a time like this, you're still putting on airs like officials? Where were you when disaster struck?"

That last question was cold and sharp, like a thorn piercing the air.

Duan Rong's back stiffened almost imperceptibly, and her hands, hanging at her sides, clenched tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms.

But she didn't argue. She just took a deep breath, slowly opened her fist, nodded to Jiang Yingxue and the others, then turned and walked out of the group towards a dozen or so companions who were also wearing worn uniforms and looked haggard, but were still trying to maintain their posture.

Jiang Yingxue quietly watched her straight but desolate back, her eyes flickered slightly, but she ultimately did not speak.

Recruitment continues.