Chương 69: Chapter 69、My Family, I Protect! My People, I Defend!
"Wang Daniu, what's going on with you?"
Lin Yue furrowed her brow and asked, "You seem a bit agitated. Did something troubling cross your mind?"
"Go ahead and speak up. I'll see what I can do to help," she added, trying to calm Wang Daniu. She still needed his value to secure more benefits for Yi Bai.
Of course, in this process, Lin Yue wasn't averse to using her military authority to protect the vulnerable. She was smart enough to realize that Yi Bai's granting of military power was, in itself, a tacit approval of such actions.
"Commander!"
Wang Daniu took a deep breath, his expression serious. His eyes were filled with righteous anger as he declared, "I want to report! There are many bandit groups nearby, doing unthinkable evil!"
"I tried to stop them before, but I'm just a small fish. I couldn't do anything. I could only watch as they wreaked havoc. It torments me every night, unable to sleep."
"Damned bastards! They're worse than animals! At least animals have some dignity! It's a blessing you're here; finally, there's hope for the people…."
"Wait."
Lin Yue interrupted, "Get to the point."
"Right, right! The point!" Wang Daniu quickly nodded and said, "After the apocalypse began, many people came to seek refuge with me here at the police station."
"I did my best to care for the survivors out of patriotism, but some weren't here to seek refuge; they were here to buy guns and ammunition."
"I figured, with the chaos outside, it wouldn't hurt to have a gun for self-defense, and I needed to feed my people. So, I sold a few."
"But not too many! Just some handguns, and I strictly controlled the amount of ammunition!"
Wang Daniu pounded his chest, emphasizing his patriotic intentions.
But anyone could tell that he was mainly worried about selling too many rifles or grenades and having those people turn on him.
Lin Yue nodded, signaling him to continue.
"After selling those guns, I realized I'd been deceived!"
"Damn it! After getting their hands on weapons, these scumbags started committing all sorts of atrocities! I hear gunfire every day around here. Sometimes, when I take my people out to forage, I see men assaulting women in the streets, then killing them!"
"The blood even splattered on the windows! These bastards are worse than beasts!"
Wang Daniu spoke with fury, but Lin Yue frowned and asked, "Didn't you try to stop them?"
This question left Wang Daniu stumped. He muttered, "I... I didn't dare. I was afraid of dying."
He had originally thought that, in the midst of the apocalypse, it was better not to get involved. But such cold-blooded words, he dared not speak in front of a soldier.
In Wang Daniu's mind, the military was a righteous force, beyond compare. If he spoke like this, it would surely ruin his reputation.
Lin Yue didn't push further, just nodded and said, "Continue."
"I saw this kind of thing several times and thought… these people might go crazy and come after me."
"I started thinking, I should check out the area. Since I'd sold the guns, any survivor with a bit of influence around here gives me some respect, so I figured it was worth a try."
"Some of them even had territories set up! They act like little emperors in their areas, using their superior abilities to bully those weaker survivors in the shelters."
Wang Daniu suddenly asked, "By the way, Commander, do you know what 'talents' are?"
"Mm."
Lin Yue nodded, casting a brief glance at Wang Daniu. "I was about to ask you. What's your talent?"
"According to the shelter system, every person gets assigned a room and a random talent."
"The police station isn't a proper shelter. Don't you worry about your shelter being destroyed?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Daniu's heart raced, but at the same time, he felt relieved. The military truly was all-knowing! Even this kind of detail was part of their preparations—impressive!
"Honestly, my talent... uh, it's a bit unusual."
Wang Daniu scratched his head and grinned sheepishly. "The further and longer I stay away from home, the stronger I become."
"I haven't eaten or slept in days, but I feel perfectly fine."
"As long as I stay away from home, I just keep getting stronger."
Lin Yue was momentarily speechless. Behind the scenes, Yi Bai also froze in disbelief.
A talent like that?
It felt strangely similar to his own [Homebody's Sanctuary], but it was the opposite. However, it didn't seem quite as powerful as [Homebody's Sanctuary].
"Ask him more about his talent," Yi Bai instructed, speaking directly into Lin Yue's ear. "Get him to repeat the details, then ask if he's worried about his shelter being destroyed."
Lin Yue understood immediately and relayed Yi Bai's message.
Wang Daniu hastily recited, "My talent is called Wanderer's Will, a B-level talent. It works like this:"
"When I leave the shelter, the longer I stay outside, the stronger I get. I don't need food or sleep, and my body continues to improve. The highest potential is three times my peak physical condition, including strength, speed, and self-healing—pure physical enhancements."
"But once I return to the shelter, all the benefits disappear, and I have to start the accumulation process over again. It takes about five days to reach my maximum state."
"As for shelter destruction... I'm not worried. I've asked some experts, and they say shelters can only be destroyed if the occupant is in a special state—either bound, captured, or severely injured. Otherwise, no one can destroy my shelter."
Wang Daniu spoke calmly, and from his tone, it didn't sound like he was lying. Given the respect Chinese citizens had for the military, if he was lying, it would mean his mental fortitude was exceptional.
Even so, Yi Bai remained cautious, not fully trusting Wang Daniu's words.
"So, you're basically a superhuman?"
Lin Yue raised an eyebrow and murmured, "Three times the physical ability... sounds pretty strong."
"Heh, I'm no superman," Wang Daniu scratched his head, embarrassed. "Even with a talent, I can't fight against cannons or planes, right? We've got warships, nukes... those things are much more powerful than any talent."
"Ah, I didn't mean to go against the military! I'm just praising you guys, hehe!"
Wang Daniu chuckled awkwardly, but he meant what he said.
In China, peace was highly valued, but it was no secret that their military was a force to be reckoned with. Anyone who thought they could defy the army was delusional.
Lin Yue sized Wang Daniu up, her gaze making him feel uneasy. He stammered, "Comrade, did I do something wrong? Please speak, don't just look at me—I'm scared."
"Don't worry," Lin Yue shook her head and suddenly asked, "How would you like to join the army?"
What? Join the army?
Wang Daniu stared in disbelief, pointing to himself, "Me? A guy like me can join the army? I've been to jail!"
"I know, but these are special times, special circumstances," Lin Yue nodded, speaking calmly. "You've got quite the combat ability, and I heard what you said when you surrendered. Since you're willing to help your country and people, why not step up and show your worth?"
Lin Yue had planned to goad him a bit, but Wang Daniu didn't hesitate for a second. He immediately nodded, "I'll join! I absolutely must join!"
"Whenever the country needs me, I'll throw my life into the cause!"
"I'll die for my country, no hesitation!"
Wang Daniu spoke with fiery passion, and Lin Yue smiled. "It's not so serious; you may not even die."
Wang Daniu immediately considered the option of death with a serious look. If he died, that could be a massive advantage!
But if he didn't die… well, no big deal.
But if he were to die, he'd leave a legacy for his family!
Even if his family perished in the apocalypse, he'd at least go down in history.
He'd be a hero, his name written in the history books for generations!
"Well, since you're so eager, we'll start with the basics. You'll be a soldier for now."
Lin Yue paused, gazing at Wang Daniu meaningfully. "You'll be the first I enlist. Don't disappoint me."
"Commander! I'll do my best!"
Wang Daniu puffed out his chest proudly, raising his voice, "Commander! When do we leave?"
"Leave for what?" Lin Yue asked.
"To eliminate the thugs and protect the people!"
Wang Daniu pointed to the street in the distance, shouting, "I know where they're hiding, and I know their strength! I'll lead the charge
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