"I've seen you sitting in the courtyard for so long; are you too tired?"
Zhao Tuantuan just reached out to take the plastic bag from Lin Qi's hand, but he dodged it. After all, the steel bar tip was still stained with a large amount of zombie blood and brain matter; if it accidentally scratched her finger, no one could save her at this stage.
"I'm covered in the stench of corpses, so I'm airing out outside. This bag is full of zombie blood, so don't get it on your hands."
Lin Qi placed the bag by the door. He had already searched the place in the morning, and the room next door was also very safe. When he repairs the spear or crafts weapons later, he can do it in the next room.
After several more trips to move the supplies from downstairs into the room, he finally finished his day's work.
Lin Qi carefully washed off any bloodstains that might have contaminated his body. Even though he had taken various protective measures, he still dared not gamble with those unknown risks.
"Brother Lin, don't go outside anymore in the future. It's too dangerous. As long as we wait for the Federation Rescue to arrive, we should be safe."
A few days ago, before the electricity was cut off, the Federal Government had announced a regional rescue plan. In just a few more days, the Search Team dispatched by the Federation would arrive in this city. By then, the survivors left in the city would be able to successfully evacuate to the nearby quarantine zone.
"It's better to rely on yourself than on others. Whether the rescue team can actually come is another matter entirely."
Lin Qi took out the Zhe mulberry fruit from his pocket, placed it on the table, and began to tidy up his damaged weapon.
The umbrella shaft had developed several cracks after repeated use, especially at the spear tip. After it broke, a crack appeared and spread for over ten centimeters, which meant that if he wanted to repair it, he would have to cut off a portion, and the spear would lose its advantage.
With a thought, an illusory panel unfolded before him. The task of killing ten targets had been completed, and the task of holding the spear for three hours was also more than halfway done.
After all, while outside today, Lin Qi had spent most of his time in a ready stance with the spear, which had invisibly reduced the task progress.
"In about half an hour, I can advance my Basic Spear Technique."
After his lockpicking skill advanced, he could open all the door locks on the market, which already felt a bit absurd to Lin Qi. He wondered what would happen after this Basic Spear Technique advanced.
Taking advantage of the time Zhao Tuantuan was cooking, Lin Qi took the broken spear to the balcony, maintaining the posture to slowly increase his progress.
"Brother Lin, dinner is ready."
Zhao Tuantuan brought out two large bowls of rice, a pot of seaweed and egg drop soup, and a plate of stir-fried eggs. Although there were no vegetables or meat, the nutrition was sufficient.
"Give me ten minutes."
Lin Qi replied. Seeing that there was still a ten-minute countdown, he decided to wait a little longer.
"Oh."
Zhao Tuantuan didn't urge him. After wiping her hands clean, she untied her apron, sat on the sofa for a short while, then stood up and walked toward her bedroom.
Ten minutes later, Lin Qi put down the broken spear in his hand and stared at the newly refreshed panel, speechless for a long time.
Basic Spear Technique advanced: Advanced Spear Technique.
Who says you can't kill someone without a spear tip: When you don't have a spear tip, you are defaulted to possess an indestructible spear tip!
Special skill: Dragon's Roar: Heaven and Earth Shattered!
Advanced Spear Technique can be advanced: Advancement conditions:
1: Use a spear to kill one hundred targets.
2: Kill three Mutated Creatures.
3: Obtain three Gene Crystals.
Looking at the three advancement conditions, Lin Qi frowned slightly.
"Mutated Creatures, Gene Crystals, I haven't even heard of these things!"
At this moment, Lin Qi couldn't help but think of the Gene Evolution theory that Zhao Tuantuan had mentioned; perhaps she had really analyzed the key point.
Now, as he gripped the spear shaft again, Lin Qi felt an inexplicable force transmitted into his hand, as if he were deeply versed in it, possessing ten years of experience.
The special skill described by the Advanced Spear Technique seemed to have been imprinted into his mind, ready to be unleashed at any time.
And at the broken spear tip, there was a faint feeling of an aura extending, as if there were an illusory spear tip.
Lin Qi swiped the spear against the wall. Although he didn't touch the wall, a visible Deep Mark appeared!
Most importantly, he didn't feel the slightest resistance!
"This? A divine skill!"
Before Lin Qi could continue to experiment, Zhao Tuantuan walked out from the bedroom.
"Brother Lin, come eat."
There was a faint trace of sweat on her forehead, and her cheeks were slightly flushed.
"Alright, let's eat first!"
Lin Qi was planning to ask Zhao Tuantuan some questions about Gene Evolution, so he placed the spear shaft in the corner of the balcony, washed his hands, and sat down at the dining table.
The rice was steamed very soft and glutinous, though a bit cool. With the savory stir-fried eggs, Lin Qi quickly finished more than half a bowl.
Just as he was about to scoop a bowl of seaweed and egg drop soup, Zhao Tuantuan took out that white bottle from behind her back again.
"Brother Lin, drink this!"
It was the exact same bottle, but the milk inside was much more than yesterday, almost full.
"Where did you get this milk again?"
Lin Qi looked at Zhao Tuantuan with a serious expression. When he entered this room yesterday, he had also searched it roughly; the things in the refrigerator had all rotted, and there was no milk at all.
He subconsciously glanced at her bulging clothes and felt it seemed impossible; big as they were, she shouldn't be lactating at a time like this.
"I brought it back from the hotel. I kept it hidden on me yesterday. Drink it quickly."
Zhao Tuantuan feigned calmness and scooped herself a bowl of egg drop soup, sipping it in small mouthfuls. But seeing that Lin Qi didn't move at all, she looked up cautiously and then quickly lowered her head.
"How many bottles did you hide?"
This bottle had been opened, and the color of the milk was a bit thicker than usual, but Lin Qi could already faintly smell the milky fragrance.
"There are none left, this is the last bottle. I thought that since Brother Lin has to go out to search for Supplies, I specifically saved it for you to nourish your body!"
Zhao Tuantuan explained hurriedly. She didn't dare to say that she still had plenty, otherwise, if Lin Qi asked her to take out another bottle, she wouldn't be able to do it in a short time.
"You've hidden it for so long and couldn't bear to drink it. How about this, we'll have half each."
Lin Qi said as he picked up the bottle, poured half into his bowl, and pushed the other half back.
It was still the same taste, slightly warm. After entering his throat, a warm current slowly slid down, leaving his stomach feeling warm and cozy.
Although he didn't know what brand of milk this was, the benefits and changes brought about after drinking it were obvious. This was the reason why Lin Qi was willing to drink it even though he knew the origin of this thing was somewhat unclear.
"I won't drink it, I'll feel uncomfortable if I do."
A trace of anxiety appeared in Zhao Tuantuan's eyes. She hurriedly pushed the remaining half bottle over, muttering to herself in her heart.
If she drank it herself, wouldn't she be humiliating herself?
"You really are a kind person."
Lin Qi didn't hesitate, picked up the bottle, and drank it in one gulp. He even licked the drop that had stained the bottle opening clean, which made Zhao Tuantuan's heart fill with wild fantasies when she saw it.
When she had squeezed it earlier, the bottle opening had been aimed just right; didn't that mean they had indirectly made contact?
For a moment, she felt increasingly panicked.
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