BXBX NOVEL Chapter 68 - 61: Strange! 2
This action made Zhang Hu resentful.
He knew that he had stirred up trouble with his earlier shouting, and Wang Ping was taking a swipe at him.
Meanwhile, Liu Mei and Wu Jun looked at Wang Ping with gratitude.
“I’ve never thought about abandoning my companions.” Cai Yonglong paused for a moment before continuing, “Instead of that, we should indeed think about how to crack the bizarre infection problem. Only then can Wang Ping continue to use his abilities. Otherwise, it would waste valuable attempts.”
Upon hearing this, everyone’s expressions became serious, and they fell deep in thought.
Wang Ping was also immersed in his thoughts, analyzing the simulation’s content and not wanting to miss a single detail.
“l have a question.”
At this moment, Chen Yao looked around at everyone and slowly spoke, her voice cold.
“What’s the question?” everyone asked.
“Why didn’t you get infected while hunting all day, but then got infected just two hours after you came back? Was it really because of the house?”
Chen Yao’s gaze was deep and penetrating as she slowly spoke.
“If there really was a problem with the house, Zhang Jun, whose temporary stronghold this is, should have been infected long ago.”
Upon hearing this, everyone felt a chill in their hearts.
That’s right; they had previously worried about the house being the issue, considering relocating their stronghold.
But now it seemed, it wasn’t necessarily the case.
“l have a guess.”
Wang Ping looked at Chen Yao and gave a faint smile.
“What a coincidence, I have a guess too.” Chen Yao locked eyes with Wang Ping, blinked, and showed an unusually playful smile. Her cold demeanor from before was replaced by a captivating charm.
“You go first?” Wang Ping gestured for her to speak.
“Alright.” Chen Yao nodded.
The conversation between the two caused the rest of the group to show expectant expressions, hoping to find a breakthrough.
“According to my analysis, the bizarre zombie’s controlling ability should work when an even number of humans gather for a relatively long time, infecting them.”
Chen Yao’s eyes flashed with wisdom as she slowly spoke.
“Zhang Jun was not infected when he was alone. You were not infected when you were in groups of three. But Miss. Liu and Wu Jun got infected because they were in a pair of two, which is an even number. And after you came back, the number of people in this room became an even number again, so you got infected two hours later.’
Upon hearing this, everyone, except for Wang Ping who looked at Chen Yao with an appreciative smile, showed either shocked or enlightened expressions. “Indeed, if we analyze it like this, it can explain the bizarre infection.”
“Besides, it can also explain why all the people in this world disappeared. No one can withstand Rules-based Abilities. Even if they managed to survive the initial infection, if they don’t think of this ability, something will go wrong, or they will be killed by the infected.”
“Rules-based abilities are really disgusting.”
Everyone was both excited and wary, filled with lingering fear.
Zombie Virus is horrifying enough, but with the added Rules-based Abilities, it becomes even more terrifying. Ordinary people can’t possibly survive.
“There’s one more thing.” Wang Ping hesitated for a moment before continuing, “The bizarre ability does not directly turn people into zombies.
Instead, when even-numbered humans gather, the virus silently enters their bodies and infects them. Otherwise, even with my Poison Immunity Physique,
I wouldn’t be able to withstand Rules-based Abilities.’
“That’s what I was thinking too.” Chen Yao blinked at Wang Ping.
“Now that we’ve figured out its ability, the next step is easy.” Fang Yun said excitedly, “We just need to split into groups.”
“But we have eight people, an even number, so it’s hard to split evenly.” Zhang Hu glanced at Liu Mei and Wu Jun and shrugged.
“I’ll stay here by myself then. I won’t be a burden to everyone.” Wu Jun spoke, sounding somewhat downcast.
“No need.” Wang Ping frowned slightly and replied.
“It’s fine. I’m a burden, can’t be of much help, and staying here would be less troublesome. It’s really not for any other reason.”
Wu Jun gave Wang Ping a grateful look and spoke again.
“Well, since Jun thinks so, let’s just go with it.” Zhang Hu chimed in quickly.
“Seven people are easier to handle.”
“It’s also easy to handle with groups of three and five.” Wang Ping gave Zhang Hu a cold look and calmly said.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Hu choked and forced out a bitter smile.
“l agree with Wang Ping’s idea.” Cai Yonglong chimed in.
Seeing this, the rest of the group also expressed their agreement.
“l just thought that it would be safer for those without combat capabilities to stay here. If we encounter a horde of zombies, it may be hard to look out for Jun during the fight. If he gets bitten, it’ll be troublesome. But since everyone agrees, then of course we’ll stick together.” Zhang Hu spoke with a wry smile.
“Speaking of this is still too early.” Wang Ping ignored Zhang Hu t s words and continued, “Next, we still have to continue to avoid danger and find a safe way to pass through. Otherwise, our lives are still uncertain.”
“Yes.” Chen Yao nodded, her face serious as she spoke, “And our odd-numbered theory is just a guess and may not be correct. Even if it is correct, there could still be something we’ve overlooked.”
Wang Ping nodded, then closed his eyes to convey that he was going to use his abilities again.
“Zhang Hu, Fang Yun, Zhang Jun, we’re still not sure about the current situation. To prevent accidents, you guys should go rest in other rooms for now, the farther apart the better. That way, it’s like two odd numbers..”