(2) Gnawing on the flesh and blood of an Awakened, a change occurs (2)

In an instant.

He thought of that person he had seen before.

"Greetings, Mr. Lam." The bodyguard hurriedly ran over and said respectfully.

He was Duong Le's bodyguard. Having experienced that incident, he could never forget the initial situation; that domineering strength was deeply imprinted in his heart.

"Hello, is Mr. Duong here?"

Lam Pham was just here to check on the situation at Duong Dao.

"Yes, please follow me, Mr. Lam," the bodyguard said respectfully.

Duong Dao was now enclosed by a surrounding wall, not made of bricks, but of metal. Although not very high, the fence had barbed wire, presumably electrified.

"Is this enclosing all the survivors?" Lam Pham asked.

"Yes, Mr. Lam, all survivors live inside. Because zombies can still float over from the water, music needs to be played on the yachts. This move is indeed effective; many zombies hear the sound, flounder in the water, and eventually sink," the bodyguard reported the current situation to Lam Pham.

Without any concealment.

He believed that concealing things from such a strong person was not a wise choice. Even if the boss knew, he would very much agree.

Arriving at the iron gate, the bodyguard called out, telling people to quickly open the gate; Mr. Lam had come for a visit. The bodyguards guarding the main gate all knew Lam Pham. They hurriedly opened the gate, then looked at Lam Pham with fervent eyes.

No matter where strong individuals were, they would receive respect.

The current situation at Duong Dao was a double enclosure. The outermost layer was a large surrounding wall, and inside there was also a manor wall. The survivors lived between these two walls.

The busy survivors, seeing Duong the richest man's bodyguards so respectfully accompanying a young man, were all very curious about what kind of person he was to receive such courteous reception.

It was currently the apocalypse; past social connections were useless.

Regardless of whether one was a city leader or someone else, it was all the same.

Lam Pham also looked at them, seeing their expressions were quite good. Clearly, life here was not bad, much better than on the May Man Hao.

The bodyguard said, "Mr. Lam, Duong Dao currently has four living zones for survivors. Each survivor zone handles corresponding tasks. There aren't many problems with supplies, and these aquatic products are also our main source of materials."

He spoke carefully, introducing the situation on Duong Dao.

"How many survivors are there on Duong Dao now?" Lam Pham asked.

The bodyguard said, "Well, there are currently just over eighty survivors."

Maintaining the expenses for this group of survivors was a lot. Fortunately, Duong Dao occupied an advantageous terrain. Even if they ran out of ammunition and food, the aquatic resources were enough to feed a group of people.

When Duong Giai Vu learned that Lam Pham had arrived, her face lit up with joy. She hurriedly ran to her home, changed clothes, and dressed up.

In the apocalypse, she rarely dressed up, always maintaining a simple appearance. But now that she knew Lam Pham had arrived, she felt she absolutely had to dress up nicely.

Duong Le came to receive him first.

In the living room.

"Mr. Duong, long time no see." Lam Pham greeted with a smile. "He just told me about the situation on Duong Dao. This place is also a good place for survivors to live peacefully."

"It's all thanks to Little Brother Lam's blessing. If it weren't for Little Brother Lam's help back then, where would the current Duong Dao be?" Duong Le said with a smile.

Previously, that group of criminals had come with weapons.

How could flesh and blood resist?

Lam Pham said, "I was just at the May Man Hao and thought I'd come take a look."

When Duong Le heard "May Man Hao," he became slightly more serious. He knew the May Man Hao was managed by Ha Khanh. He had interacted with Ha Khanh in the business world before. This person was a ruthless character, his methods half-legitimate, half-shady; he was quite a figure.

He originally wanted to remind Lam Pham that this person's words couldn't be easily believed, but then he thought, forget it. In the other party's eyes, he was probably on par with Ha Khanh.

"Brother Lam."

A clear and melodious voice.

Duong Giai Vu, meticulously dressed, her face blooming like a flower, descended the stairs with light steps.

"Miss Duong, hello." Lam Pham looked at Duong Giai Vu. Indeed, girls liked to dress up. Even in the apocalypse, they still paid such attention to their image.

Duong Giai Vu, seeing Brother Lam's gaze fall upon her, was secretly joyful.

Dressing up was indeed the right choice.

Duong Le, seeing his daughter so splendidly dressed, understood her thoughts. If it could really happen, it would be a good thing.

Originally, Lam Pham was just here to take a look, and there wasn't much to say between him and Duong Le. It was Duong Giai Vu who kept talking beside him, wanting to show him around Duong Dao.

Lam Pham thought it would be good to take a look. Now, everyone's model seemed to be more or less the same. He could also see some different things, learn from others' strengths to make up for deficiencies. Learning was a very important matter.

Duong Le let his daughter handle it. What else could he do? Mainly, he didn't know what to say to Lam Pham. Their age difference was there, and he also knew Lam Pham was different from other survivors.

What could they talk about?

Definitely nothing much.

In that case, it was better to let his daughter talk properly with the other party.

At this moment.

In one of Duong Dao's four living zones, a man was planting. Don't just look at him planting; in reality, he was constantly observing the surrounding situation.

"Didn't expect there to be such a good place. Damn it, Four-eyes, Ha Khanh, just you wait for Old Me!"

After various situations.

Ma Nhat Long had learned to be extremely obedient, not daring to appear too outstanding. When he swam to Duong Dao, he made himself look extremely wretched and successfully blended in.

He didn't look for Duong Dao's manager to show how formidable he was and gain importance. Instead, he acted as an ordinary survivor, integrating into life here.

Through his observation, those bodyguards were all martial artists, capable. However, that kind of capability was at most effective against ordinary people. If they fought him, his brute strength alone could kill them.

He had originally thought that any hideout would be extremely unfair to ordinary survivors, at least in terms of supplies, which would easily lead to dissatisfaction.

But who would have thought, this Duong Le actually had the ability, truly able to let the survivors eat their fill.

Eating their fill, and having a safe place to sleep.

Which survivor would think of rebelling?

What he wanted to know clearly now was whether Duong Dao had firearms. If there were no firearms, then everything would be easy. He could then take action on a dark and windy night, use absolute means to kill everyone, and completely occupy this place.

Thinking of this, he chuckled sinisterly, his expression becoming crazed and ferocious.

Thwack!

A burly man slapped Ma Nhat Long on the head.

"What are you grinning foolishly about? Get to work!"

Ma Nhat Long, whose head was slapped hard, forced a smile, having firmly memorized this person. After things were settled, he would definitely make him pay the price.

Ma Nhat Long's head, can just anyone hit it?

...

Lam Pham and Duong Giai Vu walked side by side.

"You have developed Duong Dao very well," Lam Pham said. This was sincere praise.

Duong Giai Vu said, "Everyone works hard together. To be able to eat one's fill, to have a safe place to sleep, that is the only demand of all survivors in the current apocalypse."

In Lam Pham's eyes, Duong Dao had one more thing than Duong Quang Residential Area, which was rice paddies being cultivated, and also more extensive planting land. In terms of supplies, it could indeed achieve self-sufficiency.

"Brother Lam, how is Duong Quang Residential Area?"

A common topic between them was the development of their hideouts. For Duong Giai Vu, this was also a very good topic. It was good to have something to talk about; what she feared most was silence.

Lam Pham said, "Developing very well. There's a survivor there who used to be a high-level executive in a company. Her name is Han Suong. She has given Duong Quang Residential Area some very good suggestions, and it's developing according to her suggestions."

"I really want to go to Duong Quang Residential Area and take a look," Duong Giai Vu said.

Lam Pham said, "There will be a chance to go take a look. Everyone there is very friendly, always helping each other. When Hoang City has no zombies in the future, you can go anywhere."

"A Hoang City without zombies, will that day really come?"

"Yes, I've always been working hard to clear zombies. It won't be long before you can see it."

Lam Pham was confident.

Duong Giai Vu looked at Lam Pham in shock. Clearing all the zombies in Hoang City... This was truly not something an ordinary person could imagine.

Just as she was about to say this to Lam Pham, she found Brother Lam looking ahead.

It was a survivor planting in the ground.

Now, Ma Nhat Long always felt a chill behind him, as if someone had two fingers together, wanting to give him a "Thousand Years of Death." He couldn't help but scratch his butt. (Translator's note: "Thousand Years of Death" is a reference to a prank from the Naruto series.)

He turned to look.

At first glance, he saw Duong Giai Vu. The richest man's daughter was indeed fucking beautiful. He wanted to discuss a multi-billion project with her.

But very quickly.

He saw Lam Pham carrying a sword.

A very familiar guy.

Instantly.

Ma Nhat Long's expression instantly became very ugly.

The images in his mind replayed like a slide show. In his original hideout, it was this guy who had knocked down all his subordinates, and he, terrified, could only flee.

Thinking of the other party's methods.

Sweat broke out on his forehead, and nervousness enveloped his heart. He thought to himself, he hasn't even seen my face, he definitely doesn't know who I am. As for why he's looking at me, it must be because I'm planting, and he's curious.

That's right, it must be like this.

Otherwise, there's no reason.

He tried to pretend to be calm, wanting to continue hoeing.

"Ma Nhat Long?"

Damn it!

Hearing the other party call his name, a chill ran down his spine. He threw his tool to the ground, tucked tail, and ran. What the hell, this recent period has been really terrible; nothing has gone smoothly.

Lam Pham looked in the direction Ma Nhat Long fled but didn't rush to chase. "Miss Duong, I still have some matters to attend to. We'll meet next time."

"Oh? Then I'll see you out."

"That's fine too."

Duong Giai Vu and Lam Pham walked towards the gate.

"Was there a problem with that person just now?"

"Mm, there was a problem. His smell is very familiar; he's done many bad things. In the future, when you take in survivors, you need to investigate them first."

"I understand."

Duong Giai Vu still didn't know what the other party had done to make Brother Lam pay such attention, but she understood that future survivors must be thoroughly checked.

Lam Pham walked towards the gate at an unhurried pace.

Meanwhile, Ma Nhat Long climbed over the surrounding wall, his clothes torn by the barbed wire, landed, and ran towards the yachts.

"Damn it... where are the keys?"

He had originally thought of occupying Duong Dao, but he didn't expect to encounter that pervert from that day. Although he was also a pervert, he definitely couldn't compare to the other party.

Without thinking, he directly jumped into the water to swim.

"You motherf*ckers just wait for me! When I, Ma Nhat Long, rise, I will definitely make you pay the price!"

At the iron gate.

"Miss Duong, please tell your father for me, I'll be leaving first. If you encounter any problems, you can contact me."

Lam Pham stood at the entrance, bidding farewell to Duong Giai Vu.

"Mm, Brother Lam, then you take care."

Duong Giai Vu was a bit reluctant; they hadn't chatted for long.

"Okay."

He turned, then quickened his pace, walking on water.

Duong Giai Vu and the bodyguards watched the scene before them, their mouths agape in shock. If possible, they really wanted to shout.

Damn, come out and see Superman!

At this moment.

Ma Nhat Long swam towards the distance at high speed. He always adhered to the principle: as long as the green mountains remain, there's no fear of running out of firewood. As long as he was alive, he could make a big splash.

No matter what kind of person he faced, he had to have an unyielding heart.

"Damn it, you really think I, Ma Nhat Long, am easy to mess with? I've been fine several times, which already proves that fate is on my side. Who can destroy me?"

He looked behind him.

If a yacht chased him, he would dive underwater; no one could possibly find him.

But...

"Holy sh*t, what is that thing?"

He saw towering waves, as if some large Black Shadow was moving. He couldn't see its specific appearance. In his moment of daze.

"Ah!"

He felt like he was dragged out of the water.

It was as if he were flying.

The fierce wind distorted his face.

On the shore.

Ma Nhat Long looked ahead, then at Lam Pham standing beside him, his mouth agape. He understood one thing: this person before him was absolutely a demon-level terrifying existence.

"Big brother, what are you doing?"

He was very nervous.

"Ma Nhat Long," Lam Pham said.

"My name is not Ma Nhat Long, my name is Ma Phi. Big brother, you've got the wrong person."

"No mistake, your smell is the same as I sensed. Also, I called you Ma Nhat Long, why did you run?" Lam Pham chatted calmly with the other party, but he felt the other party was treating him like someone with a mental problem.

Ma Nhat Long forced himself to be calm and said, "I thought you were going to hit me. I've been beaten since I was a child; I have psychological trauma."

Lam Pham patted Ma Nhat Long's shoulder, "A real man, a true hero, dares to acknowledge his name. I'll take you to a good place, a place that can sublimate one's soul, that can cleanse the sins on your body."

After speaking, he directly carried Ma Nhat Long away.

Seeing this situation, Ma Nhat Long begged, still unwilling to admit his name was Ma Nhat Long. But seeing the situation was not right, he then cursed angrily, all sorts of unpleasant words, continuously raining down on Lam Pham.

Lam Pham was already accustomed to this kind of situation.

Whenever he took someone to the police station.

He would be cursed at.

These were the classic words of villains.

Ma Nhat Long struggled, punching Lam Pham again and again. His fists clearly had terrifying power, yet he didn't expect them to have no effect at all. Even his own fists ached a little.

"Big brother, we have no grievances, no enmity. There's no need for this," Ma Nhat Long said, hoping the other party would let him go.

"Mm, we have no enmity, but I know your actions. You harmed other survivors, kidnapped others, and even beat a survivor named Doan Boi to death. His abdomen was pierced by you," Lam Pham said.

Ma Nhat Long said, "Big brother, you're not unaware of the current situation. I'm not the only one doing this kind of thing. Men die for wealth, birds die for food. If I don't rob others, others will rob me. Can you be a bit more understanding, a bit more rational, don't act like you're sick?"

"You are really arrogant, spouting fallacies and heresies all day. Why is it that criminals like you always like to blame the apocalypse?"

Lam Pham shook his head, somewhat helpless with this kind of behavior.

"Holy crap!" Ma Nhat Long couldn't accept it. He couldn't win in a fight, and he always felt the other party was like all muscle.

He turned his head.

Wanting to escape.

But after thinking it over and over, he still couldn't think of any way.

"Are you an Awakened one?" Lam Pham asked.

"Yes, yes."

"Possessing the power of an Awakened, yet doing such things. What a pity."

"Big brother, give me another chance. I am an Awakened. I can definitely fight against zombies. In this situation, having one more Awakened like me is beneficial for the future. If ordinary people die, they die. Anyway, the dead can't be resurrected. You can't possibly want me to pay with my life, right?"

Lam Pham looked at him, shook his head, and said no more.

Police Station.

When he saw they had really arrived at the police station, Ma Nhat Long was completely flustered. Looking at Lam Pham's eyes, it was as if looking at a monster.

"Officer Hoang?"

He called out.

Dong Dong appeared.

When Ma Nhat Long saw the zombie, his heart beat very fast. This perverted guy wasn't planning to feed him to zombies, was he?

"Dong Dong, is Officer Hoang here?" Lam Pham asked.

"Groan... groan."

"Oh, understood. Then you go quickly, I'll wait here," Lam Pham said.

Dong Dong swayed and walked into the room.

Communication?

Ma Nhat Long looked at Lam Pham in shock, his eyes wide.

An unimaginable scene.

After a while.

Ma Nhat Long saw a zombie walking over from the distance and suddenly felt uneasy.

Lam Pham said, "Officer Hoang is here."

"Big brother, can you let me go?" Ma Nhat Long's nervous tone even stuttered a little. The situation might be as he thought.

"Don't be nervous, Officer Hoang is very righteous."

"Righteous my ass... You dog bastard! As long as I, Ma Nhat Long, am not dead, I will make you pay the price!"

"Oh."

Lam Pham waved towards Officer Hoang, "Officer Hoang, this guy is very bad, a murderer..."

Ma Nhat Long watched Officer Hoang get closer and closer and said in panic, "He also killed people! He killed all my subordinates!"

"That was self-defense, different from you." Lam Pham sighed, feeling this guy had no legal awareness at all, not even knowing what self-defense was. Your subordinates were holding extremely lethal weapons and wanted to kill me; how could I not defend myself?

Officer Hoang sniffed the scent.

And rushed towards Ma Nhat Long.

Seeing the zombie get closer and closer.

Ma Nhat Long, terrified, kicked out, actually knocking the unprepared Officer Hoang to the ground.

As an Awakened, he still had some ability.

Lam Pham looked at Ma Nhat Long in shock, clearly not expecting him to dare assault a police officer.

This...

"Groan... groan..."

Officer Hoang got up, roaring angrily, also enraged, and fiercely lunged at Ma Nhat Long. Ma Nhat Long wanted to kick Officer Hoang away again, but he didn't expect to activate Officer Hoang's combat awareness.

Splat!

"Ah..."

Ma Nhat Long screamed惨 (miserably), reached out, grabbed Lam Pham, as if to say, "Save me quick..."

Lam Pham stood aside, watching quietly.

It was just that...

He actually didn't turn into a zombie.

Anyone bitten by Officer Hoang would turn into a zombie.

But at this moment.

"Groan... groan..."

Officer Hoang's situation changed. Blue veins appeared on his face, spreading from his neck up to his head.

This situation shocked Lam Pham greatly.

What was happening?