【009】There is no strongest, only stronger
Early on the next morning, there was a long queue in front of the hotel's merchandise sales counter. They were all teams preparing to bring some dry food and run farther. Some teams were strong and had many cars in their hands, but gasoline was scarce now. Access to vehicle travel is strictly controlled.
Today, the target of the team with superpowers is the gas station closest to the hotel, but even if it is close, there is still some distance.
In addition to gasoline, there are also various offensive weapons that are also everyone's goals, especially ordinary people, who need weapons to enhance their strength.
But this is not easy. After all, due to the special national conditions of this world, it is impossible for the people to have a large number of weapons.
"I still use a kitchen knife now! I need to sharpen it every day. If I don't sharpen it, I feel like I can't cut zombies."
"I had a watermelon knife at home before, and it was basically idle before the end of the world. Now it comes in handy. I wonder if there is a knife shop nearby, or a machete or something else that would be useful."
"Actually, guns are better than knives. A person with supernatural powers went to the police station as soon as the apocalypse came and got several guns. They were very useful, but they only used one less bullet. Even those who are capable don’t dare to use it often.”
"No matter what kind of weapon it is, it's better to stock up on more."
"..."
Gu Qing listened to the discussion in her ears and thought slightly. Weapons were indeed a big problem, but weapons were rarely seen in the hotel mall, and it was impossible for her to provide weapons for tourists.
"The hotel is a commercial building. Will defensive buildings such as safe houses and fortresses have weapons for sale?" Gu Qing asked the system in his mind.
After survival needs are met, higher-level needs are indeed needed.
[Well, in addition to defense, defensive buildings do also have attacks. 】
"Then after my salted fish value reaches 100, I will exchange it for the fortress." Gu Qing said directly, and after speaking, he took a look at the values of his salted fish system.
[Host: Gu Qing]
[Salted fish value: 87]
[Salted Fish Mall: Products redeemable for salted fish value]
[Task: Create a developable base and retain the human fire. The more humans survive, the higher the reward points will be. 】
[Task progress: 0.0000...0002/100]
[Accumulated points: 0]
[Product owned: Hotel (elementary)...]
Looking at these values, Gu Qing couldn't help but sigh at the difficulty of high-level tasks. In other worlds, the progress of tasks would already be in the digits, right?
However, judging from the salty fish value, the system has released water after all.
[Then where will the host plan to place the fortress? 】
"Let's put it near the hotel and run it as a new hotel. I think the hotel is quite good." Gu Qing replied. Since the hotel was established, the survivors have become accustomed to the existence of the hotel and have adapted to this method.
Furthermore, Huaxia has many cities and a large population, and is destined to have a large distribution of power. She does not want to compete with other bases. A hotel is obviously more suitable. By then, it can become bigger and stronger, not limited to this city.
[Does the host plan to build hotels in other cities? 】The system has cooperated with Gu Qing for many years, so it naturally understands Gu Qing's thoughts very well, and it was immediately clear to him.
"Yeah." Gu Qing nodded.
[But the host may be delayed in this world for a long time. Originally, you only need to establish a base in this city, wait until all natural disasters pass, and retain the human fire to complete the task. 】
"Probably because this is just my mission, but for most people, it is their whole life." Gu Qing said calmly.
[Host, you are nothing like this. 】
"Salted fish is my pursuit, but it doesn't mean that I have to do nothing just because of salted fish." Gu Qing said with a smile.
【All right! I'll just stay with you. It's just that to do what you say, you need a lot of salted fish. 】
"Then should I rest more in the future? Lie down more? You should work harder and help me look after the hotel?" Gu Qing asked with raised eyebrows.
system:【……】
——Why does he feel that something is wrong?
Gu Qing then smiled.
After reacting, the system continued to remain silent. Well, you can only eat the harsh words you put down by yourself!
…
"Let's go!" It was also at this time that the leader of the team of superpowers shouted loudly.
With a team of superpowers opening the way in front, their safety will be much higher, and many teams are already planning to follow them in the nearby area.
After all, there are very few zombies in the nearby area that they clean up every day.
Soon, headed by the superpower team, the team set off.
After everyone left the hotel, everyone's expressions immediately changed and they began to become cautious.
Having experienced the baptism of doomsday, they must be careful even in seemingly safe places.
Along the way, a team of hundreds of people will more or less encounter zombies in groups, all attracted by their scent.
It's just that these zombies are not worth mentioning to the entire team. In fact, everyone is rushing to take action.
In just a few moments, the zombies were wiped out by everyone and their cores were dug out.
Gu Qing was among them, and was already solved by others before she could take action, even though she had no intention of taking action.
The system took this opportunity to add a few salty fish points to Gu Qing.
In this way, with the concerted efforts of the entire team, the team of several hundred people was already some distance away from the hotel, and the roads began to become more accessible.
It was also at this place that everyone started to part ways.
Needless to say, the team of superpowers headed directly towards the gas station. Other teams headed towards large supermarkets and shopping malls, some towards large building materials markets, and some towards large residential areas.
Gu Qing chose a large residential area among the three routes.
And by coincidence, Zhou Shan also chose this option.
After the people dispersed, Zhou Shan noticed Gu Qing and led the team slowly closer to Gu Qing.
"Are you also planning to search for survivors?" Zhou Shan asked.
"Um."
"With your strength, you can join the team of superpowers. The benefits there are very good. I'm afraid you can gain a lot this time." Zhou Shan asked.
"It's still the same as before. I'm used to acting alone and don't plan to join any team. I don't often go on missions and only occasionally leave the hotel." Gu Qing explained simply.
"Then do you mind setting up a temporary team so that you can join our team when necessary?" Zhou Shan asked cautiously.
It is true that the number of superpowers is too small. Those in the hotel either join the largest team of superpowers or are independent. It is too difficult for ordinary people to have a superpower in the team. Therefore, he will Muster up the courage to ask.
Gu Qing listened, looked at Zhou Shan, and looked at a few people in his team. Among them were a few familiar to Gu Qing, one was Liang Wende and his son, and the other was Chu Heping.
Zhou Shan has a good eye for selecting people.
"Okay!" Gu Qing agreed.
Zhou Shan originally hoped that Gu Qing would agree, but after he actually agreed, he was stunned for a moment. When he came to his senses, he quickly put on a warm smile and said, "Welcome, welcome..."
Others also seemed a little excited.
They know Gu Qing better. Although Gu Qing is very low-key, many people still pay attention to her. From the time she appeared in the hotel, she has been living in the hotel room for so many days, which consumes a lot of crystal cores. The most important thing is, She rarely goes out and keeps her distance from most people.
What does this mean? It means that when she goes out alone, she can not only escape unscathed, but also bring back a large amount of zombie crystal cores from outside. This is a skill that even a person with superpowers is difficult to achieve and requires a whole team. OK.
How can we not be happy that such a low-key and magical being has joined their team?
However, even though they were excited, they did not forget their current situation. They gathered their mood and walked towards a nearby community.
I saw a lot of zombies gathered in front of the gate of this community, wandering around.
This shows that there are definitely living people in this community.
"Dad, look..." At this time, Liang Shaoyuan's surprised voice sounded, "Those three zombies, are they the three who robbed us before? Have they become... zombies?"
Liang Shaoyuan only knew that they stayed outside the hotel for a while and then left after fighting each other. He did not expect that it would be like this when they met again.
Liang Wende naturally noticed it and sighed, "They are a warning, telling us to be less evil in the future."
"Yes." Liang Shaoyuan nodded, his expression becoming more serious.
Gu Qing's expression was indifferent. He had actually expected the fate of the three of them. With a shelter like a hotel, he could still starve himself. In the end, he only wanted to rob other people's crystal cores. How could he survive after leaving the hotel?
Others also looked at the three zombies silently, as if to take them as a lesson.
These three zombies and other zombies had obviously discovered their existence and were coming towards them eagerly.
Seeing this, Zhou Shan reminded loudly: "Everyone, be careful and clean up the zombies."
The next moment, everyone was facing the rushing zombies with weapons in hand.
Solving them one by one, we soon entered the community.
As soon as they entered the community, they saw a bright advertisement on the bulletin board.
Qingyun Hotel!
At this moment, several people felt a strange sense of pride in their hearts.
They are the people from Qingyun Hotel!
After calming down, the group started from the building closest to the door and prepared to clean it layer by layer.
The movements of their group also attracted the attention of the survivors in the community. Many survivors attached their ears to the door to listen to the movements outside.
As for Gu Qing and his party, after clearing the first floor, they immediately asked others to defend. Then Chu Heping, at Zhou Shan's signal, shouted in the corridor.
"Is there anyone inside? We are the survivors of Qingyun Hotel. We are searching for survivors now. If you are willing to come with us, please open the door!"
After Chu Heping said this several times, the door gradually opened.
The face of a middle-aged woman appeared at the door closest to them. She looked at Gu Qing and his group and said, "Are you talking about the Qingyun Hotel mentioned in the advertisement?"
The middle-aged woman's eyes lit up when she mentioned Qingyun Hotel.
"……yes."
"You guys come in first." The middle-aged woman gritted her teeth and welcomed them into the house.
Then the group of people who entered the room saw an advertisement playing on the TV hanging in the center of the living room.
[Qingyun tourists are currently introducing the old to the new]
[Dear travelers, Qingyun Hotel has been open for some time. It currently has 50 rooms. It is on a first-come, first-served basis. It provides hot water, food and other daily necessities. We are committed to the safety of travelers within the hotel. We are now sending old travelers out to search for new ones. Among travelers, Qingyun Hotel welcomes you. 】
[Location: xxx]
[Note: In the hotel, the consumer goods are crystal cores]
[Hotel rules: 1. All behaviors that harm the personal safety of others and damage the interests of others are prohibited, including nuisance, intimidation, extortion, violence, robbery, etc.; 2. Within the scope of monitoring by the hotel system, any behavior in Rule 1 will be punished the same. 】
Zhou Shan and his group looked at each other in confusion as they looked at this notice.
Qingyun Hotel is not the strongest, only stronger!
