Lake surface.
Two figures, like martial arts masters, ran rapidly in a way hard to explain by science. Looking closely, not two people running, but only one, the other carried horizontally.
"Light... Lightfoot skill!" (Qinggong)
Chu Dinh exclaimed in amazed admiration.
Lam Pham, treading on water, heard Chu Dinh's improper remark, shook his head, "Not Lightfoot skill. Lightfoot skill is all fabricated in wuxia novels. Don't always let your imagination run wild."
He truly felt the apocalypse arriving had such a great impact on the lucky survivors; even individual reasoning ability began to show deficiencies.
Thinking about it, also understandable.
When people fall into despair, often easier to trust ghosts and gods.
"Then this is..."
Chu Dinh didn't believe this wasn't Lightfoot skill. If this wasn't Lightfoot skill, then what is? People can run on water? Clearly impossible.
Lam Pham patiently explained, "Using scientific methods, it's very easy to understand. When the frequency of footstep alternation reaches 1700 steps/second or more, one can run on the lake surface. Can also be understood as my feet touching the water surface, before the water surface can react, I've already reached the distance. Understand?"
Spoken very colloquially, should be understandable.
Chu Dinh was silent, lowered his head to look, couldn't see Lam Pham's legs, only afterimages.
Oh heavens!
Truly a ghostly scientific method. Alright, he could no longer think about these things, but thought of his girlfriend Yao Tuyet, his heart full of worry.
Is now the time for Lightfoot skill or not Lightfoot skill?
Clearly not. Girlfriend is his most important matter now.
Manor.
A tense atmosphere always enveloped the manor.
The bodyguards beside Duong Le were all elites. Under normal martial circumstances, four or five people would find it hard to get close. But now it wasn't a question of whether they could get close, but that they faced gun muzzles. Even with full body martial arts, all were helpless.
Could only watch helplessly, seeing this group of armed survivors unscrupulously rampaging.
They indeed had the capital to rampage; the guns in hand were the capital. Anyone encountering this situation would have to bow their head. Today isn't like the past. Whoever stands up to try, see if they won't blast you away with one shot.
In chaotic times, life is thinner than paper.
No one would care what happens if they kill you.
Duong Le knew the name of this dark-skinned man before him: Ly Luong. A very ordinary person. If placed in peaceful times, wouldn't have any intersection with ordinary people.
But now this unknown Ly Luong was clearly the leader of this group.
"Richest Man Duong, I just like conversing with people like you. If it were someone else, would have long been sent off by us with a few bang bang shots," Ly Luong smiled. The matter was already a foregone conclusion; naturally no need to think about those messy things, even less worry about any changes next.
He was very satisfied with this manor.
Absolutely the best first choice for a shelter in the apocalypse. When arriving, already looked around. Several yachts, coming and going freely. Also, the manor planted quite a lot of food. He even more so didn't believe such a large manor wouldn't have a storeroom.
As long as can stably occupy.
This place is absolutely a good place.
Duong Le said calmly, "Boss Ly, what will it take for you to let us go?"
The manor is important, but he knew one must give some to get some. Not to mention in the current situation, his life was in the opponent's hands. Brutal, arrogant, relying on richest man status?
Just asking for death.
Only by surviving is there hope.
Ly Luong smiled, "Don't be anxious, don't be anxious. After all, Richest Man Duong was also a former celebrity. When Lao Tzu watched your interview, was thinking then, if I had one-tenth of your assets, how good would that be. But who could have thought... fortunes turn. Damn apocalypse came as it came. Money useless, your self-perceived status also gone. You say, your whole life of hard work, don't you feel it was in vain?"
Duong Le observed Ly Luong.
Had a feeling.
This Ly Luong before him might have a resentment towards the rich.
"One era has one era's trend. You haven't caught this era's trend, to rise with the wind. But I have not," Duong Le didn't want to anger the opponent. Daughter and wife both here; angering the opponent wasn't a wise choice.
"Not bad, you're right. Truly this principle. My brothers and I were all bottom-tier society figures before. But who could have thought, we mixed our way up. So what if the apocalypse has zombies? We have guns in hand, don't even fight zombies. Just occupy territory, do whatever we want. Don't you guys think so?" Ly Luong said with a smile.
Everyone echoed.
Smiles all very arrogant. For them, now was the best era. Do whatever they want, completely without scruples. Not to mention they now have guns in hand. See someone annoying, just rat-tat-tat kill them.
Ton Tuong couldn't wait, "Bro! Let's hurry up! I can't wait anymore! I don't want that woman! I want Miss Duong! Hehe! Those legs, so white, so long! Really want to touch a bit!"
If it were before, this group of armed survivors would absolutely ridicule Ton Tuong. Truly an old SP! Damn it, robbing someone's territory, yet you still think about these things! Truly awesome!
However, after seeing Duong Giai Vu's appearance and figure.
They only wanted to say... I also want to play.
What not interested in women? That disinterest is because this girl is ugly. If changed to a really beautiful, really attractive one, even a kidney-deficient person could give their kidney a boost, roaring straight up. Kidney deficiency, so what? I can still fight another round!
This isn't strong combat power, but emotional impulse. The brain perceives your strong desire to fight another round, intense ripples, releases some kind of exciting substance.
Duong Giai Vu's face was unsightly, somewhat scared inside. Knew this group was serious. Given the current situation, fundamentally no way to avoid. Opponent has guns in hand, already captured them. Even with bodyguards, useless.
Madam Duong noticed her daughter's palm sweating, extremely anxious inside, didn't know what to do. At such a moment, women can only pin their hopes on men, namely Duong Le.
Ly Luong looked at Ton Tuong, just quietly watching.
Ton Tuong instantly understood, "Definitely Bro plays first, then it's the brothers' turn."
Ly Luong nodded with some satisfaction. His demand for females usually wasn't that great. But seeing Duong Giai Vu, instantly became interested. Who could refuse a woman with good looks and figure?
Duong Le found it hard to tolerate this kind of thing happening before him. Thought about what exactly to do to stabilize the opponent, lead his family away safely.
"Since the apocalypse until now, do you think the country has no way out? With my status and position, the moment the apocalypse occurred, I already contacted people over there, also agreed they would come pick us up. If something happens to me and my family, you might not necessarily have a good end. This place, I can not want it, can also not explain to them what happened here. And you just need to let us leave."
Duong Le finished speaking.
No choice.
Until now, could only think of this.
Using having contact with officials as a reason, hoping to intimidate them, make them not dare act recklessly.
The armed survivors looked at each other, wondering if Duong Le spoke the truth or not. What he said was indeed intimidating enough. They were all bottom-tier common folks before. It was the apocalypse, found weapons, started rampaging. But thinking about it, also could think of the means and connections of the powerful. When crisis comes, the powerful absolutely run fastest.
Even seeing a doctor is like this. If you don't know some connections, others lie down to be seen, you have to stand.
Extremely realistic.
Involuntarily, among this group of armed survivors, several people began to hesitate. If really like this, when officials appear, with that firepower, these toys in their hands might really not be enough for the opponent to look at.
"Ha ha ha!"
"Richest Man Duong is indeed the richest man! This thinking, this idea! What he said is truly intimidating enough!"
Ly Luong laughed loudly, couldn't help but shake his head, continued speaking.
"Really take me for an idiot? It's been some time since the apocalypse until now. If they wanted to come, would have come long ago. Don't you look at what the situation outside is now? Just say Hecheng city, zombies rampant, don't know how many survivors still there. If officials could manage, would have f***ing suppressed with a large army long ago! Speaking of military barracks, these weapons of ours were taken from military barracks! Encountered another group of survivor teams, they passed through several cities, similarly already became zombie territory! Really think we are three-year-old children, for you to fool as you please?"
Duong Le said, "Believe it or not is up to you."
Ly Luong stood up, "Lao Tzu really doesn't believe it! In the interview program, you once said, this group of bodyguards beside you are all elites among elites. Truly a bit afraid to get close. However... I have this toy!"
Finished speaking, he aimed, wanting to blow the head off this bodyguard beside Duong Le with one shot.
That bodyguard's expression was serious, forehead breaking out in sweat. Being pointed at by a gun, not being nervous is false. But he knew dodging was useless. If all going to die, might as well be a bit tougher.
Bang!
Gunshot rang out.
The bodyguard still stood there. However, the wall behind him retained a bullet hole.
"Damn..."
Ly Luong's mood was bad. Aimed to blow off the head, yet actually missed. Everyone was watching; definitely very embarrassing. Needless to think, prepared to directly rat-tat-tat spray.
Just as he was preparing to pull the trigger.
"Hello, excuse me, is Yao Tuyet here?"
Lam Pham asked very gently.
Suddenly appearing on someone else's territory, entering without greeting, indeed somewhat not good.
Swish!
Swish!
Gazes simultaneously looked towards the doorway.
Everyone in the room was a bit dazed. Hearing these words, also felt like barging in, entering a stranger's house, very politely inquiring.
Could it be he didn't look at what the current situation is?
Duong Giai Vu looked towards the doorway. Seeing that familiar face, a light in her eyes, but still held back from speaking, somewhat nervous inside. Perhaps this person is very formidable. But formidable is formidable, opponent has guns in hand.
Duong Le looked surprised. He hadn't seen Lam Pham before. But when seeing that sword Lam Pham carried on his back, instantly thought of the image his daughter introduced to him.
Young, gentle, carrying a sword, looked like a very ordinary young man.
Just that coming now wasn't a very wise choice.
Yao Tuyet saw Chu Dinh appear, continuously struggled her body, urgently wanted to throw herself into her boyfriend's arms. She knew her boyfriend definitely wouldn't abandon her. Although they weren't married, but their feelings were deeper than anyone else's.
Chu Dinh said, "Don't be afraid! We're here to save you! It'll be okay soon!"
Then he glared fiercely at the opponent. It's this group! If Lam Pham wasn't beside him, he definitely would kneel down and beg for mercy, snot and tears begging the opponent to let his girlfriend go.
But now he also straightened up. The big brother beside him, this was an existence capable of flying to heaven and burrowing into earth! Don't ask if scientific or not; those are no longer important! Seeing is believing! Just believe!
At this time.
Lam Pham looked at the current situation, frowned slightly.
Yao Tuyet tied up.
Survivors squatting with heads covered.
Armed survivors holding firearms.
"Your actions like this have already touched upon the law, belonging to serious law-breaking."
Lam Pham knew the world was large; perhaps in some corner, dark things he couldn't see were happening. Regarding these, he was powerless. But being encountered by him, he would bravely stand up, stop the opponent's behavior.
"Ha!?" Ton Tuong picked his ear, looked at his companion in disbelief, "Bro! A fool appeared!"
Lam Pham shook his head. Truly regretful about their behavior. He knew the thoughts of this group before him: Apocalypse arrived, world in chaos, morality and law no longer exist, no need for constraints, release the most primitive desires in heart, do whatever one wants, unrestrained.
Lam Pham continued, "Although now is the apocalypse, but many people are advancing towards hope. They know the current difficulties are not long-term, so always full of hope for the future. I hope you can put down the weapons in your hands. This is your best choice."
He could see killing intent in this group's eyes. That was having done some bad thing, thereby breaking the final line of defense in their hearts.
As that lowest bottom line collapsed, countless negative emotions rushed out from within the body. At this moment, they would no longer be people with a moral bottom line, but become walking beasts.
In their eyes.
Life will no longer be sacred, precious.
As long as they think, then anything can be done.
If Old man Vuong and his group saw the descendants they desperately protected, nurtured, turn into this, would absolutely be extremely heartbroken.
Duong Le looked towards his daughter, as if asking, What's the situation with this young man?
Duong Giai Vu sensed her father's eyes, shook her head. She similarly didn't understand. Wanted to see a trace of nervousness and panic on Lam Pham's face, just a pity... she really didn't see any nervous mood.
"Damn! Look at you guys! What is this guy telling us? My head is dizzy! Didn't encounter a psycho, right?"
"Look at his serious appearance, feels like he's an envoy of justice."
"And that sword on his back, how does it feel like Frostmourne? Ai ooh ooh! I'm so scared! Are you going to draw your sword and chop your dad to death?"
"Ha ha ha..."
Ton Tuong held his belly, laughing unscrupulously. Laughed, laughed, suddenly raised his gun, aimed at Lam Pham's head, expression sinister, "Do you believe Lao Tzu will blow your head off with one shot?"
Before, he never thought he could one day be so domineering.
Holding a gun, fiercely threatening the opponent. How he wished to see the opponent scared until wetting his pants, kneeling before him begging for mercy. He never thought this day would come so quickly.
Surrounding armed survivors all laughed, laughing at the inexplicably appearing fellow who didn't know life from death.
Lam Pham sighed inwardly.
Current situation, he couldn't sit idly by.
Opponent has firearms in hand.
Kidnapping, harm.
They were just doing dangerous things.
He hoped to use language to persuade, let them understand their own mistakes. Now it seems, they won't understand.
Ly Luong walked before Lam Pham, pressed down Ton Tuong's gun, assessed, observed.
"Who are you?"
Towards this suddenly appearing fellow, Ly Luong actually paid some attention. Daring to appear before guns and horses, only two possibilities.
Either a fool.
Or has backup.
He believed more in the latter; fools died out long ago in the apocalypse.
Lam Pham said, "My name is Lam Pham, Duong Quang Apartments' security guard. Part-time jobs quite many. He is called Chu Dinh. You kidnapped his girlfriend. I helped him find people. Hope you can realize your mistakes and change, don't go further and further on the path of violation."
"I know you want to do harm to me, but I hope you can maintain rationality, otherwise I will defend myself."
He truly hoped this group could recognize their mistakes.
Truly, since the apocalypse arrived, fierce people increased more and more. Truly, without the restraint of law and morality, completely letting oneself go.
Law is the lowest degree of morality.
If even the lowest degree of morality cannot be guaranteed, then truly terrifying.
Ly Luong indifferently looked at him for several seconds, then whispered in Ton Tuong's ear, "Eliminate him."
He was wrong.
The opponent wasn't the latter, but the former. Truly a fool.
He turned his back to Lam Pham, didn't want to watch whether an insignificant person died or not. His target was Duong Le.
Bang!
Gunshot rang out.
A smile appeared at the corner of Ly Luong's mouth.
Consider it killing a chicken to scare the monkeys. Just to let them see, we are professionals at killing people. Hope you can understand this point.
At this time.
Everyone looking at Lam Pham's side stared wide-eyed. Not because Lam Pham died tragically that shocked them, but they saw Lam Pham, who should have been shot dead by one shot, actually raised his hand, a bullet caught between two fingers.
Ton Tuong's eyes were round, staring wide, dazed, disbelieving.
He was so close to the opponent.
Firing a shot absolutely could blow the opponent's head off.
But now... what the f*** is this situation?
"Richest Man Duong, don't look at me with such shocked eyes. How about we continue chatting? Being able to chat with the richest man, perhaps many people can't even ask for," Ly Luong also took Duong Le's expression as seeing a killing scene, being scared.
Heart contemptuous.
What richest man or not richest man.
Still just like an ordinary person.
Encountering this kind of scene, still scared until not daring to face.
Duong Le had seen many big waves and strong winds, but absolutely never seen someone catch a bullet with bare hands. Thought of a documentary he saw before: a certain magician overseas performed catching a bullet with bare hands. Caught, yes, caught, but the bullet was one hidden beforehand; the real fired bullet was actually in the body.
"I'm not seeing things, right?" Duong Le said.
Ly Luong said, "Not seeing things. This is reality. Later, will give everyone a few for free."
"Catching bullets with bare hands, still so close up. If not seen with my own eyes, wouldn't believe it my whole life."
Ly Luong: ???
Damn!
What nonsense are you talking?
How come I don't understand?
Not scared stiff, right?
Suddenly.
Ton Tuong's growl came from his ear, "Lao Tzu doesn't believe I can't f***ing kill you!"
Rat-tat-tat...
Bang!
As Ly Luong turned around, a dark toy flew past his face, vanishing in an instant. Then heard a thump sound, then nothing more. Instead, found Lam Pham still standing in place.
Seen a ghost!
Clearly heard gunshots just now.
How come nothing happened at all?
"You..." Ly Luong pointed at Lam Pham, found Ton Tuong standing beside him was gone, then found his companions all looking at Lam Pham in horror. Involuntarily, a bad thought appeared in his mind, thought of the explosion heard just now.
Looked in that direction.
What entered his eyes was a cracked wall. Ton Tuong embedded in the wall, motionless, blood still gushing from his mouth, clearly dead beyond dead.
"You all saw it! He struck first! I was just defending myself!" Lam Pham said.
His original thought was to subdue them and send them to the police station.
But for some reason.
When striking, just couldn't control.
Didn't dare use too much strength.
But the result was still like this.
Ly Luong looked at Ton Tuong, then at Lam Pham, finally retreated several steps, roared angrily.
"Open fire! Shoot him dead for me!"
The awakened armed survivors raised their weapons, without hesitation, sprayed bullets at Lam Pham rat-tat-tat.
Clang!
It was the sound of Frostmourne unsheathing. Pfft! Silver light flashed. Not even a tragic scream. His eyes calm and serious. Actions all in self-defense. He didn't hope the opponent would be so irritable. But to maintain his own safety, he had no choice but to do so.
Dealing with this group of fierce, ruthless thugs, he was just like dealing with zombies.
Cut in half at the waist.
Flesh and blood splattered.
Fresh blood sprayed all over the ground.
An armed survivor frantically sprayed bullets, suddenly felt something sticky on his face, wiped with his hand, it was fresh blood. Looked sideways, companion again cut in half at the waist.
"Ah... I won't come! I surrender!"
This armed survivor covered his head and squatted down.
Just as that silver light was about to flash before him, Lam Pham stopped, didn't chop down.
Really, he looked as if his methods were ruthless and bloody, but really no choice.
Legitimate self-defense.
Told them before not to act rashly.
The remaining four armed survivors all squatted. That Ly Luong also the same. He was already scared stiff. Always felt like dreaming, dazed, very unreal, very unrealistic.
But the situation before him told him, this was all real.
Lam Pham said towards the surrounding survivors, "Excuse me, have rope? Can you help me tie them up?"
"Quick! Quick! Tie them up!" Duong Le hurriedly said.