Zombie Apocalypse: Reborn With A Farming Space - Chapter 96

Chapter 96: Crude But Effective
With Qin Luzi’s ability, he could detect if a civilian turned into a zombie. As for Gao Bohai, a military doctor, he could bandage wounds and assess their health.

While everyone was busy finding a place to rest, another group of people arrived. This time, it was the men from the left building.

Seeing them, Zhang Yuan went over to talk. Unlike the women, these men had no problem being checked by the soldiers. So, Zhang Yuan woke up the others and asked them to help.

As they worked, one of the women approached and asked, “Brother, can I get some water first?”

Chen Qianfeng saw her cracked, pale lips and nodded. Reaching out his hand, he said, “Give me your water bottle.”

Hearing this, the woman quickly handed it over and said, “Thank you, brother.”

With a wave of his hand, a ball of water floated above the bottle’s mouth. The next moment, the woman saw the water flow into her bottle. Seeing an ability-user for the first time, her eyes filled with amazement and envy.

When the bottle was full, Chen Qianfeng returned it and said, “There is still some left. Drink first.”

The woman nodded and quickly drank half before he refilled it with the rest of the water ball. Feeling refreshed, she bowed and said, “Thank you very much, brother. You saved my life.”

Chen Qianfeng stepped aside to avoid her bow and said nothing. When the others saw he could produce water, they rushed over while begging.

“Brother, please give me some too! I haven’t had a sip in two days.”

“Brother, I have two bottles! Please fill them up.”

As more people crowded around, the situation became chaotic. Fearing their loud shouting would attract zombies, Chen Qianfeng said, “Calm down! Everyone will get their share. Don’t shout, and don’t push!”

Unfortunately, no one listened to him.

As the situation spiraled out of control, Jiao Lizhi shook her head and sighed. This is what happens when you treat people with kindness and courtesy in the apocalypse.

Give them an inch, and they will take a mile!

Raising her hands, she created a huge ball of water above their heads. Then, with a clap—

SPLASH!!

The huge waterball exploded and drenched everyone below.

Being hit suddenly by the water bomb, everyone was caught off guard and fell flat on the ground. With their bodies drenched from head to toe, they were too stunned and angry to react.

Everyone, including Jin Xuyan and Pei Yijun’s team, was shocked by her rough but effective way of controlling the crowd.

While they were still in shock, Jiao Lizhi walked over and said with a sweet smile, “There you go. Everyone has plenty of water.”

The moment they heard her words, the commoners finally regained their senses. They stood up, pointed at her, and started scolding.

Jiao Lizhi just stood there with a smile on her face and let them scold to their hearts’ content.

Thirty minutes later, they finally realized that their curses and insults had no effect on her and stopped because their throats were sore from yelling.

Seeing that they had finally gone silent, Jiao Lizhi raised an eyebrow and asked, “Are you all done? Good. Now, it’s my turn.”

“I know all of you are desperate for food and water. But you must understand one thing. The soldiers are helping you out of kindness, not because of some so-called duty or responsibility. They owe you nothing.”

Opening her arms, she continued, “Look around you. Do you really think you can still use moral coercion in a situation like this? Even if I kill you right here, no one will bother to arrest me or avenge you.”

“Y-you are crazy!” one of them said, fear evident in her eyes.

Shaking her head, Jiao Lizhi sighed and replied, “I’m not crazy. In fact, I’m saner than all of you.”

She looked at them and continued, “Don’t you realize that the government has done nothing since those monsters appeared? With no electricity and no communication, how exactly are you planning to ask for help?”

“Right now, you only have two options. Get stronger, look for food, and survive, or wait for death.”

Even after hearing her words, they were still unwilling to accept reality. One of them pointed at the soldiers and said, “We have the soldiers here! They will protect us!”

Jiao Lizhi’s eyes turned cold as she asked, “How long do you think they will protect you? Are you only willing to protect yourselves after all the soldiers die protecting you?”

“They have families too. Instead of staying with their own loved ones, they are here trying to save your pathetic dog’s life. Don’t act like you are entitled to their protection just because you pay taxes. The government takes your taxes, not them.”

“But they are paid with tax money,” another man argued.

“True. But they risk their lives for that salary—just like how you work to earn your money. Now, tell me, do you feel responsible for protecting your boss’s family? After all, you are paid with your boss’s money,” Jiao Lizhi sneered.

“But they are soldiers!” an old woman shouted.

“So what? Being a soldier is just a job, one out of many jobs in this world. I don’t think there is a law stating that a soldier must also become a saint who is willing to sacrifice their life for a stranger,” Jiao Lizhi retorted.

Her words left everyone speechless.

Jiao Lizhi looked at them and said, “If you want food and water, you’d better behave and line up properly. Otherwise, no one gets anything.”

“Who are you to decide?” a young woman muttered unhappily.

The moment Jiao Lizhi heard her, she waved her hand. A water blade shot toward the woman at high speed.

Everyone was shocked when they saw this. They thought she was going to kill her, only Jin Xuyan was still watching with a faint smile on his lips.

“Ack! Save me!” the woman shrieked, her eyes wide with terror.

Wush!