Indirectly, Xiao Feng extracted many secrets about the laboratory.
This laboratory is mainly overseen by Bai Zhi.
The main focus of their research is a doctor from a former biological research institute in Yu Lin City.
Bai Zhi was a student of this doctor.
After the outbreak, Bai Zhi awakened the ice-based evolutionary ability and settled in Yu Xi Town with his teacher.
Of course, this healer is not foolish; he couldn’t reveal all the secrets to Xiao Feng.
However, Xiao Feng gained a general understanding of their research directions.
For example, Shelter No. 1 is researching how to combine a virus with humans.
They aim to create powerful and unbeatable warriors similar to the previous Xingtian Bio-soldiers.
Shelter No. 9 focuses on how to forcefully awaken the evolutionary abilities within the human body.
Currently, their research in this direction has a success rate of less than 30%.
The main method is to inject crystal core powder combined with narcotic powder into the bloodstream.
This stimulates the human body to absorb crystal core energy and attempts to unlock the genetic locks in the human body to completely awaken evolutionary abilities.
At present, their experiments are still in their infancy, which is why they haven’t dared to join the alliance.
Otherwise, if they don’t have absolute authority within the alliance, their research results are likely to be confiscated by Shelter No. 1.
Then they will have nothing.
However, if they can delay and wait for this experiment to mature, they will be able to create an unimaginable number of evolutionaries.
In the resource competition of Yu Lin City, they have gained enough leverage.
Xiao Feng understood their plans and goals.
War requires sacrifices.
This is not just a war between humans and zombies; it is also a war within humanity.
Xiao Feng was currently detached from it, not directly involved.
But, as the saying goes, when you’re in the world, you can’t be isolated from it.
Especially when Xiao Feng was in the fiercely contested Yu Lin City.
How can he establish himself in Yu Lin City and become a successful figure? That was what Xiao Feng needed to think about.
The restaurant was the foundation, but to preserve the restaurant, he needed to expand his influence.
"Do I really need to get involved in their struggles?"
Xiao Feng couldn’t help but feel anxious.
But once he got involved, he would have to expand and recruit talent.
Then, there would be more things to consider.
After sending off the healer, Xiao Feng was still contemplating this issue during dinner.
Seeing Xiao Feng’s gloomy appearance, Gao Ya asked with curiosity, "Big Brother Feng, why do you seem absent-minded? Is there a challenging issue? Why not share it, and we can all brainstorm solutions!"
Three heads are better than one.
Xiao Feng thought for a moment and then shared his anxieties and the current situation in Yulin City.
However, as soon as he finished, his four loyal subordinates stood up confidently.
"Boss, of course, we should fight!"
"Absolutely, what are we waiting for? We’re right here in Yulin City, let’s take over the city, and you’ll be the emperor here!"
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Xiao Feng couldn’t help but roll his eyes. Sometimes, these four guys spoke without thinking.
"Just the few of us?"
Xiao Feng chuckled and said, "Do you know how many people there are in all the shelters combined? Over ten thousand! Do you think this is child’s play?"
"So many?"
The four of them swallowed hard.
"Of course, this is the population of all the major districts and counties in Yulin City combined. They have enough people to contend with the remaining zombies in Yulin City."
"But..."
Xiao Feng contemplated.
"Currently, the zombies in Yulin City have been generally upgraded by Shelter No. 9. If they want to conquer this place, it won’t be an easy task!"
"Then..."
Gao Ya looked at Xiao Feng and asked, "Big Brother Feng, in your heart, are you thinking about dominance or just self-preservation?"
"That’s what I’m currently hesitating about," Xiao Feng sighed and said, "Once I get involved, you will be drawn into this storm as well."
"What are you afraid of? We’re not afraid at all!"
"Right! Throughout history, heroes emerge in turbulent times. It’s impossible to survive by hiding and avoiding trouble!"
The Four Heavenly Kings spoke passionately.
However, they had no idea about Xiao Feng’s predicament. Xiao Feng’s development was based on the restaurant. If the restaurant stagnated and couldn’t operate properly, then Xiao Feng’s future path would also come to a halt. Whether he chose to dominate in the post-apocalyptic world or focus on self-preservation, he had to ensure the restaurant’s operation.
"Do you think there’s a way for us to maintain a neutral state?" Xiao Feng pondered and asked.
"The restaurant must continue to operate. My abilities are related to the restaurant , and I can’t abandon it. Moreover, the food I produce will undoubtedly have a significant impact in the future."
"What if we develop Yulin City as a neutral city with no factions?" Just then, the elderly gentleman, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.
"A neutral city?"
Everyone immediately voiced their opinions.
"That’s impossible! If you want to dominate Yulin City, you must first pass the challenge of the eight major shelters!" The Four Heavenly Kings promptly vetoed the old man’s idea.
"Furthermore, if it’s a neutral city, there must be residents. As long as people settle here, disputes will inevitably arise!"
"Yes, and there are only a few of us. How can we fight against them?"
"Furthermore, how should we deal with the zombies in Yu;in City?"
Various questions were raised, and Xiao Feng looked at the Four Heavenly Kings in surprise.
He couldn’t believe how insightful they were.
"Nothing in this world is free. To gain something, you must make sacrifices," Grandpa Gao said calmly.
His lifetime of experience was far beyond what these young people could compare to.
"In the current post-apocalyptic world, heroism is not advisable. To succeed, you must work together as a team. A team needs a strong tiger, a far-sighted eagle, a skilled wolf, an agile leopard, a loyal dog. With these qualities, you’ll have the qualifications to negotiate with others!"
Grandpa Gao spoke these words while looking directly at Xiao Feng. Clearly, it was his advice to Xiao Feng.
Xiao Feng nodded thoughtfully.
Grandpa Gao was absolutely right.
A storm was brewing, and Yu Lin City wouldn’t remain peaceful for long.
After dinner, Xiao Feng, as usual, fed the black cat. But this time, he didn’t leave. He moved the cat’s bed to the floor-to-ceiling window on the third floor.
Under the moonlight, Xiao Feng gazed at the pensive black cat with its emerald green eyes.