Chapter 1 The End is Here

The apocalypse would occur around 9:20 AM on Thursday, with a margin of error of no more than three minutes.

Chen Luo wouldn't misremember the timing of such a significant event; it was unforgettable.

Nine twenty, not the weekend, right in the middle of work hours.

In his previous life, Chen Jianan was at the Chen Group's building when the apocalypse broke out. The Chen Group had over a thousand employees.

Less than a hundred survived, a small number, but not insignificant.

Chen Jianan had considerable prestige within the Chen Group, and with Chen Fei's awakening of a decent ability, he managed to control this group of people, using them as a foundation to grow stronger.

Though later his strength was only so-so, and he was ruined in Chen Luo's hands.

Chen Luo couldn't kill Chen Jianan and his son at the Chen Group building, because it was a bustling area.

After the apocalypse, zombies would surge like a tide.

Chen Luo was confident in returning to his home, but not entirely, there was a chance of things going wrong on the way.

He could take that risk, but there was no need.

It was much safer to kill Chen Jianan at his home.

Chen Jianan lived in a wealthy area with a small population, so Chen Luo could leave safely after succeeding.

The timing had to be after the apocalypse broke out, what if it didn't happen and I became a murderer?

When order collapsed, who would care if you killed someone?

So, Chen Luo made this phone call. The greedy Chen Jianan, seeing an opportunity, would definitely agree, and Chen Fei lived with Chen Jianan.

Both of these men had to die.

Chen Luo went out with Fa Wang. After the apocalypse, Fa Wang was likely to awaken a lightning ability.

As Chen Luo drove to the guardhouse, Su Dazhu was on duty. As he passed, Chen Luo opened the car window and said with a serious face.

"Dazhu, I'm feeling uneasy, like something bad is about to happen. Be careful around nine o'clock."

Su Dazhu was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Okay, Brother Chen."

Su Dazhu seemed simple, but he was just naive; his intelligence was completely normal.

No one would think that Chen Luo's high-end residential area would hire an idiot as a security guard, right?

Besides, Su Dazhu was a veteran. Even if he didn't awaken any abilities after the apocalypse, five of the current Chen Luo wouldn't be a match for Su Dazhu.

Chen Luo nodded. There weren't many owners or people here. Su Dazhu was stationed outside, keeping his distance from others. The process of turning into a zombie took several seconds.

There was no way Su Dazhu wouldn't react.

In his previous life, Su Dazhu also lived well, but Chen Luo was just worried and specifically reminded him.

Chen Luo started heading to Chen Jianan's house.

Along the way, Chen Luo dawdled, planning to arrive at Chen Jianan's house around nine o'clock.

Chen Luo sent a message to Chen Jianan, saying that his car had a minor breakdown on the way and he would be half an hour late. Chen Jianan replied that there was no rush.

At Chen Jianan's house, Chen Jianan took a sip of tea and said to Chen Fei.

"That kid Chen Luo actually wants to speculate on cryptocurrency, he's really not afraid of death."

Chen Fei surprisingly sided with Chen Luo, sighing, "Back then, cryptocurrency was just a few cents. Who would have thought it would rise to over sixty thousand yuan? A million times increase."

"If you hadn't stopped me, Dad, I would have definitely tried it out. It's expected that Chen Luo wants to gamble once."

Chen Jianan chuckled, "That thing has no real value, just for cutting leeks."

"This deal can still be done, but we need to investigate whether the goods Chen Ran hoarded are worth ten billion."

Chen Fei laughed, "A money-making deal delivered to our door, why wouldn't we do it?"

Chen Jianan pondered, "Could there be a trap? That kid Chen Luo knows I scammed him, would he let me make a profitable deal?"

Chen Fei snorted, "I understand the psychology of crypto speculators. It's like gambling. He's in a hurry for money, doesn't know many people, and probably couldn't find anyone who could come up with five hundred million in a short time, so he came to us."

"He can try to scam us, I'll beat him to death."

At 9:05, Chen Luo arrived.

Chen Jianan's live-in maid opened the door.

Chen Fei greeted him, hugging Chen Luo warmly, almost suffocating him.

"Chen Luo, you're the only one with guts. If your cousin wasn't so timid, he would have played with you. If you make money speculating on crypto, don't forget about your cousin."

Chen Luo laughed, "Of course not, if I make ten billion, I'll definitely give you a supercar, cousin."

Chen Jianan got up and greeted, "Xiao Luo, have you eaten? Should I have the maid make something?"

Chen Luo didn't refuse at all, "That's great, I came in a hurry and haven't eaten anything."

Chen Luo incessantly boasted about how much money one could make speculating on cryptocurrency.

It was already 9:15 when the maid served breakfast.

Chen Luo was wolfing it down.

Suddenly, a painful roar came from the maid's room.

Chen Jianan frowned, "What's wrong with Xiao Li? Is she sick? Xiao Fei, go take a look."

Chen Fei also felt strange and responded.

Chen Luo's eyes flashed. Has the apocalypse finally arrived?

Looks like you two are really going to die today.

Chen Luo stood up, looking puzzled, "I'll go take a look. If she needs to go to the hospital, I can help, cousin."

Chen Fei walked to the door of the maid's room, opened it, and screamed in fright.

Inside, the forty-year-old maid was disheveled, bleeding from all seven orifices, blood flowing down her face and neck, her eyes deep red, truly terrifying.

Chen Fei, a robust adult man, felt his scalp tingle at this sight. His legs went weak, and he couldn't believe what he was seeing, standing dumbfounded at the door.

And the maid, seeing Chen Fei at the door, pounced like a fly seeing dung.

After zombification, strength would increase explosively, but speed would decrease significantly.

Chen Fei still reacted and was about to slam the door shut, trapping the zombified maid in the room.

But a hand stopped him.

At the same time, a wicked smile appeared on Chen Luo's face. He took out a taser from his ability space, turned it on, and the taser emitted a buzzing sound.

Chen Luo mercilessly pressed the taser against Chen Fei's back.

Chen Fei: "Agh!!!"

This high-voltage electricity was no joke.

Chen Fei's body trembled violently a few times before he passed out.

If Chen Luo held the taser against Chen Fei for a long time, Chen Fei would be electrocuted to death.

Seeing Chen Fei pass out, Chen Luo released him, choosing not to electrocute him to death.

Why?

Because there was a zombie in front of him.

The flesh and blood of living people were fatally attractive to low-level zombies. As long as they had something to eat, they would often ignore other living people.

Which was better, to be electrocuted to death, or to be eaten alive?

The latter, of course!

Chen Fei didn't fall after being electrocuted because Chen Luo was holding him up from behind.

The maid zombie pounced on Chen Fei without difficulty, biting his face.

"Hiss."

A piece of flesh was torn from Chen Fei's face.

After turning into a zombie, the bite force also changed dramatically.

The maid zombie swallowed the flesh and blood into her bloody mouth.

But why did this meat taste a little numb? How much chili had been added?