Chapter 196 A Good News, A Bad News

A bad news, and a good news.

The bad news was that zombies had evolved to Level Four. The difference between Level Three and Level Four was significant, making it difficult for survivors below Level Four.

The good news was that once some zombies evolved to Level Four, they couldn't evolve further.

Chen Luo gathered the members and announced,

"From today onwards, each person must submit three Level Four crystals every week. Any extra can be absorbed or submitted for points."

There were still plenty of crystals, but they were providing the massive amount of Level Three crystals they had saved up. Chen Luo hadn't counted them; it was impossible. There were at least three hundred thousand.

If they wanted Level Four crystals, they had to fight for them themselves.

The members were heavy-hearted, especially those still at Level Three.

Chen Luo wouldn't let them fight zombies empty-handed. After all, they were his people. He started distributing turtle shell shields.

Chen Luo had killed 862 sea turtles.

They were temporarily free. Each ten-person team received two shields.

Let the melee fighters hold the shields and tank the damage, while the elemental users provided DPS from behind. Not everyone needed one.

There were more than enough shields.

A turtle shell was very heavy, weighing seventy to eighty *jin* (approximately 77-88 lbs), but for Level Four ability users, it was like a toy.

Anyone who wanted to permanently own one could purchase it for one hundred points. Chen Luo didn't charge too much, since they were his own people.

The shields were also graded. A very small number could withstand multiple attacks from Level Five ability users. Chen Luo didn't distribute these shields.

Chen Luo gave the good shields to Mi Li, Mi Ling, Xia Haoran, Shu Yun, Su Dazhu, and others, warning them,

"Only use them in dangerous situations. Otherwise, fight the zombies and hone your combat experience."

To be honest, although Mi Ling had been eating well and had ample resources by Chen Luo's side, she wasn't as strong in life-or-death battles as she was at this time in her previous life.

Life was too comfortable, and she hadn't fully unleashed her potential.

But what could Chen Luo do? Let her fend for herself? Could he not worry?

Without Mi Fan, Chen Luo wouldn't even dare let Mi Li go out.

"Woof woof."

Fawang (Law King) barked loudly at Chen Luo.

Everyone else had received one, why hadn't he given the dog a shield?

Didn't he care if he got hurt?

Chen Luo glanced at him. With his speed, his cowardly personality, and his status as the second strongest in the entire base, did he even need a shield?

He couldn't even hold a staff properly, let alone a shield?

If the shield required points, Fawang wouldn't want it. But ordinary members got them for free. Could they really charge the Elder?

Fawang circled Chen Luo, rubbing his head against Chen Luo's leg from time to time.

Mi Fan translated, "Fawang says you can tie it on his back."

Chen Luo couldn't help but imagine the scene.

Tying it on his back was indeed a good option.

Before long, Fawang had a turtle shell strapped to his back. The shell covered Fawang's entire body, and Fawang would occasionally stick his head out.

It looked very strange and a little ugly.

Fawang didn't care. What was the use of being good-looking?

Safety first. He couldn't let his soon-to-be-born puppies lose their father as soon as they were born, and Silver Wolf become a widow.

Otherwise, other dogs would sleep with his wife and beat his children.

Five points for one Level Four crystal. Elder Dog was on the move.

Points, here I come!

The members were divided into four teams, about five hundred people each, and set off in different directions to kill zombies.

Chen Luo also went out.

Relying on these members alone wouldn't be enough to obtain a large number of Level Four crystals in a short amount of time. The Nature and Light ability users in the base needed to be provided with high-level crystals so they could reach Level Four as soon as possible.

Currently, only eight people in the Nature element had reached Level Four, which was too few. There were 329 people in the Nature element.

Only when they reached Level Four could they start planting vegetables on a large scale.

Chen Luo left the base with two men and two women.

These four people were the ones Chen Luo was going to have help him collect crystals, saving time. Mostly, he was just lazy.

As soon as he left the base, Chen Luo was stopped by more than a dozen people.

There were men and women, and they all looked like they were having a hard time.

They stopped Chen Luo's car and knelt down with a thud.

"Boss Chen, please have mercy and take us in. We'll do anything, just give us something to eat so we don't starve."

Chen Luo's place was known for its good treatment and abundant supplies.

Chen Luo frowned. "Get out of here and don't make me angry."

Chen Luo did take people in, but only if they met the requirements. These people were begging like this, so they definitely didn't meet the requirements.

Chen Luo still needed some logistics support, but he wouldn't take these people, who had no backbone at all.

A few cars drove up, and Lin Tian got out. Seeing Chen Luo in the car, he trotted over and said respectfully, "Brother Chen."

Chen Luo glanced at him. "What is it?"

Lin Tian said, "Brother Chen, my clean fresh water is running low. Can I trade some seafood for some of yours?"

Chen Luo said, "Sure, one *jin* (approximately 1.1 lbs) of seafood for two *jin* (approximately 2.2 lbs) of water."

Lin Tian was dumbfounded. That was too much.

Brother, that's seafood, not seaweed. Only two *jin* of water?

I've been treating you like my own father, and you're taking me for a fool?

I knew I shouldn't have come.

But Chen Luo had already spoken, so how could Lin Tian refuse? He had heard that Chen Luo could be unpredictable.

If he didn't trade, he was afraid that Chen Luo would hold a grudge, and all his previous efforts would be wasted.

Chen Luo added, "Actually, let's trade for a thousand *jin* (approximately 1102 lbs) of seafood. I won't charge you for the buckets."

Lin Tian's mouth twitched, and he gritted his teeth and agreed. Next time I ask you for supplies, I'll be a moron.

The people kneeling on the ground were still begging. After Lin Tian figured out what was going on, he said,

"Kill them all. How dare they block Brother Chen's path? They're tired of living."

Lin Tian's subordinates received the order and immediately took action.

Lin Tian bowed and explained to Chen Luo, "Brother Chen, if you don't take them in, they'll definitely be resentful. There's no use keeping them around; they'll just cause trouble later. It's better to get rid of them now."

"What's your status? How can you lower yourself to their level? I can handle this kind of thing."

These dozen or so people kneeling down didn't have much strength. If they had strength, they wouldn't need to kneel down and beg. They were quickly eliminated by Lin Tian's dozens of men.

Lin Tian then ordered his men to load their bodies into the car, even wiping away the bloodstains.

Lin Tian had investigated Chen Luo's character before doing this. He never left hidden dangers, so he was trying to cater to his preferences.

Lin Tian bowed and scraped. "Brother Chen, if there's anything inconvenient in the future, just leave it to me. I'll definitely handle it perfectly."

Chen Luo had learned to eliminate future troubles from Lin Tian. Lin Tian used his own experience to tell Chen Luo that he must never leave future troubles behind.

Chen Luo reached out of the car window and patted Lin Tian's shoulder. "Not bad, Xiao Tian (Little Tian), well done."

Lin Tian smiled bashfully, like he was being praised by his old father. He watched Chen Luo leave, maintaining a respectful expression.

He didn't take his eyes off Chen Luo's car until it disappeared from sight.

Lin Tian looked at Chen Luo's base with envy.

If he could, who would want to be a flattering lackey forever? Xiao Tian? I'm older than you, okay?

Winning early doesn't count as winning. One day, I will surpass you, Chen Luo. Then will I call you Little Chen or Little Luo?