Expanding the Squad Generously!

On the next day, Ye Xingchen and Jiang Shang went to the Superfunction Association to release the mission on behalf of Chaoyang and Peak. The mission was very simple: cleaning up Yonghe Town not far from the base, and encircling the entire town. It was required that only level-3 and the above possessors with superfunction on earth could take the mission, and each of them would be rewarded with 5 catties of rice, one nutrient solution, and one antidote per day. Both the Superfunction Squad and individuals could apply for it. Those who had succeeded in taking the mission were required to gather at the Superfunction Association, and then people from Chaoyang and Peak would lead them to Yonghe Town.

The move shocked the entire Superfunction Association undoubtedly, not only because of the generous rewards they gave but also because of their ambitious aim. They always kept low-profile, but once they made a move, they were up to the entire Yonghe Town, which had made Chaoyang and Peak more than dominating. It was also said that what the military claimed about being able to grow food was actually Capital Yun's trick as well. If so, once they made it to conquer Yonghe Town, would food still be a problem?

After Doomsday, people wanted nothing but enough food to feed themselves. But such a little wish was a luxury to be truthfully. It was true that each superfunction squad had stored food, but none of them dared to claim that they had more than enough. In the entire base, it was very likely that Chaoyang and Peak were the only squads who got the guts to say that. Once they succeeded in growing food, their supplies would be abundant. By that time, it would be even harder for the rest to catch up with their pace.

Except for the Joy Squad and Loser Squad who shared good relationships with Chaoyang and Peak, the rest squads in Southwest Base were all jealous of Chaoyang and Peak who had no intention to hide their strength. Besides, as long as they were not provoked, they were kind to other squads and tried to help. Therefore, the rest squads didn't even have a reason to hate them.

Not surprisingly, right after Chaoyang and Peak released the mission, all the squads and individuals struggled to take it. They might care less about the rice, but the antidotes and the nutrient solutions were precious that even the military was desperate to get.

On the same day, Chaoyang and Peak had to make a list of the applicants, and they wouldn't start the mission until the next day. Most possessors with superfunction of earth signed up individually. But those from Joy Squad and Loser Squad didn't join them. On the one hand, they were not lacking in antidotes and nutrient solutions; on the other hand, their capital had something important to talk to Xing Feng and Yun Che, so the squad members were forbidden to take missions.

Apart from that, the military and the government were provoked for how Xing Feng put them off whenever they asked him about the antidote and the nutrient solution. However, Xing Feng and Yun Che made such a generous offer in the base, and it was very likely that they were up to be the chief in Doomsday. They were such bastards!

"We got almost 200 people here. It's a bit beyond our assumption. Most of them are the families of the superfunction possessors from the squads, so they are reliable. My mind-reading work tells me the same."

At nine o'clock in the morning, Gu Mingxuan took Xing Feng and Yun Che to their reception building, where he gathered all the people he had found for Yun Che. They were accompanied by Leng Yehan and other members of the host team in Chaoyang and Peak who wanted to greet their new partners personally.

"Okay, I'll have a check on them first. As long as they are courageous to face the zombies, I'd like to have them all in the Peak."

Yun Che had never doubted Gu Mingxuan's taste. He only went there in person because he had to.

"Che, do you intend to turn them all into superfunction possessors?"

It was not a secret among the main members that Yun Che had the special spring which could trigger one's superfunction after they were infected with the zombie viruses. Since Yun Che had asked him to gather so many ordinary people, it was very clear what he was about to do. Inwardly, to be honest, Gu Mingxuan admired Yun Che for his guts because none of the ordinaries had the heart to do so.

"Yes, I need to build a Death Squad, strong and numerous."

The Squad would only listen to him and be loyal to him only. In the near future, they would be his keenest weapon.

All his partners were well aware of his history with the Zhou family in the capital, so they were not surprised by his thought. Instead, they would support anything he decided with their lives, whether it was the right thing to do or not!

"Captain, Capital Yun!"

There were already a lot of people gathered in the courtyard in front of the Chaoyang reception building, among which most were men, and fewer were women. Seeing them here, all the 200 people greeted in unison, giving their way to them. Xing Feng and Yun Che were walking in the front, followed by Gu Mingxuan and the rest.

Compared to how gentle they were to other members in their squad, not even Xing Feng, but also Yun Che put on a serious face when they faced the new ones. Those in charge didn't have to be the most powerful ones in the team, but they surely were capable of managing people, i.e., tempering justice with mercy. Only if they made it serious now could they handle them easier later in the future.

"Hello, everyone. I'm Yun Che, the capital of the Peak. It was I who asked Lieutenant Gu for help and got your guys here. I assume you've guessed what I'm up to. That's right. I'd like to invite you to be part of the Peak. I won't force any of you, of course, so please feel free to leave if any of you doesn't like the idea of joining me. I can assure you that Capital Xing and Lieutenant Gu would not embarrass you because of this. So, without worries, make your choice. If you are willing to join me, join the Peak, you'll be warmly welcomed; but if not, that would be a pity."

Before Gu Mingxuan started to talk, Yun Che took a step forward, looked around the crowd, and then had a candid speech to them. Since they were about to be his team members, he wouldn't duck and dive with fake promises to lead them. All he needed was an invincible Death Squad, and that was all he knew.

"But, none of us have superfunction."

"Yeah, Capital Yun, can we still join you without superfunction?"

"The Peak and the Chaoyang were originally a whole team. We are all from the Chaoyang, and that makes us a part of the Peak as well. As long as Capital Yun won't mind, we will follow your lead."

"Yes, we'll follow your lead!"

"The Peak, the Peak…"

These were all in their twenties, young and hot-blooded. Given they were all from the Chaoyang, none of them had a problem with joining the Peak. For a while, their shouts echoed in the courtyard. Ever since Doomsday came, superfunction possessors had grown stronger in a short time, while ordinary people could only accept their fate to be bullied. Although they were lucky to have a nice capital and a good life more comfortable than other ordinary people, they were loath to continue such a life and had the urge to take the weapons and fight against the zombies themselves so that they could protect their families.

In fact, Gu Mingxuan had gathered much more people than those in here today. But he only kept those after careful selecting. They were all under 30, sharing similar age with Yun Che and his partners, ambitious and courageous to fight. Therefore, Yun Che could better control them in the future. From this, it was fair to say that Gu Mingxuan had spent a lot in helping his future brother-in-law. What a good man!

"Alright, since you all are willing to join me, please come in with us."

Yun Che didn't answer their questions, but turned around and entered the house with Xing Feng. The small building had two floors and each room was large, but it was impossible to have more than two hundred people at the same time. The newcomers couldn't help wondering, yet they didn't hesitate to follow Yun Che into the building. However…

"This is?"

"How did we get in here?"

"The air is so fresh. I haven't seen such a blue sky for a long time."

"Captain, where are we?"

Although they entered a house, the scene inside was so different as if they had just entered a new space: the blue sky and white clouds, the singing of birds, and the fragrance of flowers. The place was full of vitality. All of them wide-opened their eyes, looking back and forth at the vast space. After all of them went in, Yun Che closed the door and set a layer of barrier around the place before finally entering the space.

"Capital Yun…"

Seeing him coming in, all the newcomers looked at him in unison. Yun Che smiled and said, "This is my space. From this moment on, you are a member of the Peak."

"Yes, Captain!"

The newcomers looked at each other and then shouted in unison. This time, they didn't greet Yun Che as Capital Yun, but Capital, their real leader.

"Very well. Now I have an announcement to make. I can turn you into superfunction possessors, and I mean all of you, but it is kind of risky, i.e., you are very likely to become zombies if I fail. And by that time, I may have to kill you with Capital Xing in person. What do you think? It's not too late to regret."

Looking around over them, Yun Che stopped smiling and said seriously. Frightening them with this was the final test he set. If they were not strong enough to take such a risk, they didn't deserve to be part of the Peak. By then, Xing Feng would erase their memories and they would be blocked by the Peak ever since.

"What's the point of living if we can't become superfunction possessors? I, Yang Huairen, am willing to take the risk! No regrets!"

"So are we! No regrets!"

"No regrets!"

After a young man in his twenties, who looked somewhat similar to Yang Huaien, stepped forward, the rest shouted the same for fear that they might be outdone. Yun Che focused his gaze on the teenage Yang Huairen. He seemed like a teenager, younger than Kong Jiawen in Yun Che's eyes.

"He's Huaien's younger brother, desperate to join our squad all the time. But given he doesn't have superfunction, Huaien didn't dare to let him join us. I'm afraid Huaien didn't even know that he's here."

Seeing Yun Che in doubt, Xing Feng leaned forward and explained in a low voice. He had a long friendship with Yang Huaien, so he knew well about his family. Hearing his explanation, Zhan Yafei took a few glances at Yang Huairen. She had been with Yang Huaien for a few months, but they were too busy to meet each other's families. All she knew was that his parents and brother lived in Chaoyang Community.

"Well, that's not true. Huaien knows about this. How could I hide such a piece of important information from him? Actually, he only agreed when I told him Che was behind this. He had probably guessed what Che had in mind. Huairen has been admired his brother. Now that there is such a rare chance that Huairen could become a superfunction possessor and join him to fight, why should he object?"

Gu Mingxuan heard the conversation and joined them as well. All the members were aware of how much Yang Huaien had always loved his younger brother.

"Well, since Yang trusts me enough to send his brother here, I won't let him down."

After clearing the doubt, Yun Che could tell from the newcomers that they were ready. Therefore, he stepped forward and grabbed a bottle filled with vermilion liquid out of nowhere, "There is the blood of the zombies. My way to turn you into superfunction possessors is: infect all of you with the zombie viruses first, and then drink the spring from my space so that you can defeat the virus and get your superfunction at the same time. I've never failed on this. Now that all of you are determined to do this, line up and come to me one by one."

"I'll do it first."

When the voice fell, Yang Huairen stepped forward decisively. Yun Che handed the bottle to Zhou Zeyu and gave him a tube so that he could draw the blood. When Yun Che scratched Yang Huairen's arm with a knife, Zhou Zeyu dripped a drop of zombie blood on his wound tacitly. Xing Feng also handed him a bottle of spring that Yun Che had already given him, and then Zhan Yafei took him aside to wait. And then, the second and the third followed… Everyone lined up and voluntarily contracted the zombie virus to become a superfunction possessor. In this way, they could finally fulfill their wish to fight against the zombies with weapons and protect their families by themselves. They all were willing to take the risk of their lives to do this. After Doomsday, living was hard. What was in front of them was either risk or death. Only people like them could defeat Doomsday, and only they could survive this until the end!