Chapter 142 - 140: Henceforth, No Red Leaf, Only Gentle Breeze
Chapter 142: Chapter 140: Henceforth, No Red Leaf, Only Gentle Breeze
Upon receiving Lu Feng’s orders, Lin Jiao immediately used her walkie-talkie to summon everyone.
In truth, the people from Red Leaf Base were already reeling from the recent series of events. Now, he was about to deliver the final blow: the Ability Crystal Stones.
The first time he met Lin Nan, he had acquired two Speed Ability Crystal Stones and one Power Ability Crystal Stone.
After blowing up the zombies with over 200 gas canisters, he had obtained another five Speed Ability Crystal Stones and six Power Ability Crystal Stones.
These Crystal Stones could create nearly 14 ability users.
’Creating 14 ability users at once... how shocking would that be?’
’I have to create ability users right in front of everyone. The people from Red Leaf Base need to witness this incredible power for themselves.’
’In the eyes of an ordinary survivor, someone who can create ability users must be no different from a god, right?’
’So, this will be a spectacle of self-deification.’
Lin Jiao quickly gathered everyone in the square of Zhuangyuan District. With the people from both bases combined, the crowd numbered over a thousand, packed together densely.
The vast majority of them were armed and arranged in formation, looking for all the world like a small army.
In some parts of the old world, even in certain countries, a force this size could have seized territory or even started a rebellion.
Of course, that would only be true in certain less-developed regions.
Lu Feng, meanwhile, walked onto a platform that had been specially prepared in the square.
The moment he stepped onto it, all eyes were on him, most filled with reverence.
This went without saying for the people of Qingfeng Base; they had long known how formidable their leader was. The members of Red Leaf Base had also witnessed the power Lu Feng displayed back at their own base.
Likewise, now at Qingfeng Base, they had heard more stories about him, tales that were truly astonishing and awe-inspiring.
After taking the stage, Lu Feng addressed the survivors from both bases. "I’ve gathered you all here today for one simple reason: to give out rewards."
"The original members of Qingfeng Base know that our base was attacked by frenzied and mutated zombies, which is why I led a team to investigate."
"Our new brothers and sisters know this as well. Red Leaf Base was nearly overrun by the same trouble with frenzied and mutated zombies. And although one Hexagonal Beast managed to escape, some of you performed exceptionally well."
"Therefore, rewards must be given. I don’t have any special prizes—I can just turn some of you into ability users."
"That is your reward!"
’That’s the reward?’
’Creating ability users?’
Everyone in the base erupted into a clamor.
The people from Qingfeng Base already knew their leader possessed this ability, and they were all filled with anticipation. ’What if I’m one of the lucky ones?’
The people from Red Leaf Base were also in an uproar.
After all, they had heard rumors that he could create ability users, but they had been skeptical. These were ability users, after all.
Now, hearing him say it himself, they couldn’t help but be stunned.
’Could it be true?’
’Can he really create ability users?’
Even Lin Nan, the founder of Red Leaf Base, and the mysterious Chen Fei stared at Lu Feng in disbelief, their eyes filled with utter shock.
The power of an ability user was beyond question.
Their own strength already far surpassed that of ordinary survivors, yet they still weren’t ability users themselves.
They knew all too well just how terrifying a feat it was to be able to create ability users.
This was especially true for Chen Fei, the brilliant light in his eyes growing even more intense.
’This man has managed to shock me yet again.’
’For someone like him to appear in the apocalypse... if he’s allowed to keep growing...’
Chen Fei’s eyes grew brighter and brighter.
’Perhaps... this rotten world might actually have a sliver of hope after all.’
Lu Feng’s gaze fell first on Lin Jiao. He called out, "Lin Jiao, you’re first. Come here!"
Lin Jiao was taken aback.
She hadn’t expected her leader to call her name first.
After all, she had already received more than enough benefits—not only command of the base and a laser rifle, but she had even gotten 10 Crystal Sources this time.
She hadn’t given much thought to gaining an ability, knowing she couldn’t monopolize all the good things.
Lu Feng, however, took out a Speed Ability Crystal Stone and gave it to Lin Jiao. "This Crystal Stone will give you the speed ability. From managing Qingfeng Base to investigating the zombie rampages, your contributions have been the greatest."
’This Speed Ability Crystal Stone has no side effects, so it’s fine to give one to Lin Jiao. Otherwise, she might have refused it.’
Lin Jiao didn’t hesitate. She had witnessed Xu Bin and Guo Zhen becoming ability users, so she immediately swallowed the Crystal Stone.
As she swallowed the Crystal Stone, she clearly felt it dissolve into a liquid. The next moment, that liquid surged through her entire body.
A peculiar sensation washed over her, followed by a feeling of weightlessness.
As if struck by an insight, Lin Jiao suddenly dashed forward with incredible speed, appearing in front of Guo Zhen in an instant.
Although Guo Zhen had a power-based ability, his speed had become even more sluggish. Before he could even react, Lin Jiao had a dagger pressed against his neck.
Guo Zhen couldn’t help but swallow hard. That speed was incredible.
The ordinary survivors were even more shocked; they knew they would never be able to react to that kind of speed.
Lin Jiao retracted her dagger, her face alight with a joyous surprise. ’So this is a special ability.’
She had never imagined she would become an ability user. Back when she first met her leader at the Department Store, people with abilities were nothing more than a legend to her.