Apocalyptic Reincarnation: Start with a 30-million Bonus

The woman fell to the ground, and the people behind her trembled.

Li Yu glanced at the crowd hugging their heads and begging for mercy on the ground.

He said, ”Where is Haoge?” His tone was ice-cold, devoid of any emotion.

A young man pointed at the middle-aged man on the ground, wearing a thick gold chain.

He said, ”He, he, he is Haoge.”

In the panic that ensued earlier, Haoge couldn’t dodge in time and was killed by Li Yu and others in the chaotic shooting.

Haoge had been mentioned by Li Yu’s side in recent days,

but before he had a chance to properly introduce himself, he was already a dead man.

Hearing this, Li Yu pointed to the man on the ground with the thick gold chain around his neck and said, ”He is Haoge?”

He vaguely aimed the gun at a few others.

The others shivered when they saw Li Yu’s gesture and nodded frantically.

Li Yu thought for a moment, then said no more.

Those on the ground hastily begged for mercy, hoping Li Yu would spare their lives.

But Li Yu’s experience from before his rebirth told him not to leave any troubles behind.

He raised his gun and opened fire.

The people on the ground cried out for their parents but Li Yu remained unmoved.

Bang, bang, bang!

A pile of corpses.

....

The blood seemed to form a small river, flowing rapidly toward the lower ground.

Seeing this, Li Zhengping’s legs went weak, and he could hardly stand.

He couldn’t imagine that such a harmonious big brother in the base,

Who was so caring towards his younger brothers and sisters,

Could be so cold-blooded outside.

So resolute in killing,

Like a demon.

But Li Yu didn’t care about him, comfort him, or even look at him.

Today, he brought him out to let him understand the reality, to recognize the way of survival after the apocalypse.

Either you die, or I perish.

Weakness is the original sin, strength is the absolute truth.

....

At that moment, Zhao Dapao’s voice suddenly came: ”Brother Yu, come over, there’s good stuff.”

Hearing this, Li Yu hurried over with his gun in hand.

The direction was the underground parking garage, which still had some charging stations.

Zhao Dapao pointed to several electric cars inside and said: ”Brother Yu, these are the Seal electric vehicles that just launched this year,

Their range can reach more than 700 kilometers, and even in reduced circumstances, it can still exceed 400 kilometers.”

He continued: ”Our base is now well supplied with solar photovoltaic power, we have plenty of electricity, which is completely sustainable.

Although we can’t go too far, but it’s usable around here. With these new energy electric vehicles, the noise is low, driving them will make us less likely to be discovered by zombies.”

Li Yu felt a movement in his heart, these might be useful.

He asked, ”Is there still power?”

Zhao Dapao replied, ”There’s still some left, I just found the keys in their room,

Even though it has been a few months and the charge has dropped by 10%, it’s still completely enough for us to drive back to the base.”

Li Yu looked at the three electric cars, feeling somewhat pleased, at least the trip wasn’t in vain.

”Alright, since all of you know how to drive, take them all back when it’s time.”

He continued: ”Everyone search around to see if there’s anything useful, bring it all back to the base. Don’t waste!”

Upon hearing this, everyone headed to the rooms with their guns.

Li Yu glanced at Li Zhengping, who was still standing blankly on the spot, completely lost.

So, he said, ”Follow me.”

Li Zhengping looked at Li Yu a bit fearfully, and followed behind him hesitantly.

As Li Yu walked, without turning back, he said, ”How do you feel today?”

Li Zhengping hesitated to speak, but was mostly bewildered.

The events he saw today were too shocking for him.

Li Yu turned around, saw Li Zhengping’s face filled with confusion, turmoil, fear...

He knew he was in a state of not knowing what to do.

Seeing him like this,

Li Yu’s tone suddenly changed, becoming slow, with reminiscence in his eyes.

He seemed to be recalling something from the past: ”I can understand your state of mind right now, feeling lost, not knowing what direction to strive towards.

Not knowing what to live for, not knowing what’s right, what’s wrong.

And feeling that the world is just that, feeling that you are correct.”

For the first time, Li Zhengping saw Li Yu like this, a bit curious, he began to lift his head and listen attentively to Li Yu.

Li Yu’s voice continued:

”When I was studying, someone told me that human cognition has four realms:

1. Not knowing that you don’t know, that is self-righteousness;

2. Knowing that you don’t know, starting to be respectful;

3. Knowing that you know, grasping the pattern of things;

4. Not knowing that you know, forever maintaining the mindset of an empty cup.”

After finishing his words, Li Yu glanced at Li Zhengping, and continued:

”And you, perhaps you think you are right now.

Always indifferent to anything and everything.”

But do you think this is optimism?

Do you think you’re just a wanderer playing in the world of mortals?”

Two questions stumped Li Zhengping, and he began to doubt himself.

”This state is quite comfortable, indeed quite relaxed.”

”But you have to realize what the situation is right now!”

”You’re just running away!”

This statement, like a sharp knife, ruthlessly tore open the depths of Li Zhengping’s heart.

A gory mess!

...

”If one day, the place we’re in gets brutally slaughtered just like them, would you still think that staying in your room playing games is the right thing to do?”

”If on that day, you, me, Uncle Four, and your sister Suxin all get butchered.

Will you still be at ease doing nothing, being a waste in the base?”

Hearing this, Li Zhengping felt a knife twisting in his heart.

Images of his family being slaughtered seemed to flash through his mind, suddenly feeling as if several heavy rocks were placed on his chest, suffocating him.

He had just raised his head, only to lower it again.

Seeing this, Li Yu didn’t pause, continuing to walk forward as he said:

”Everyone has their own way of living,

You always need to find the meaning of your own existence. If you can’t find it for a while, if you’re confused,

you might as well survive first, might as well start doing. Protect your family first. Then think.”

”I won’t interfere with what kind of person you want to be in the future, that’s your freedom.”

Li Yu glanced at Li Zhengping.

”But in the current situation, you can survive because of me.

Without me, could you still live?”

Li Zhengping bowed his head deeply, as if to bury his head in his chest,

His eyes filled with bloodshot, he felt so ashamed he wanted to crawl into a hole!

At this moment, Li Yu’s words carried no tone of reprimand, nor gentleness, not even a hint of emotion.

He spoke in a very objective tone.

Exactly because of this, the words stabbed directly into his heart so bluntly and profoundly, sentence by sentence.

It caused the seas of his soul to churn, tossing and surging, battering his values.

...

”Zen speaks of the Ten Ox Diagram, searching for the ox is the first step.” Stepping over a corpse, with an indifferent air, Li Yu continued.

”A person, if they want nothing, it’s also a kind of happiness,

but external factors will always interrupt, and you can’t keep it up forever.

So many people choose to escape, as time goes by, the people around will be disappointed,

you might be touched, but you are afraid to act, afraid to strive.”

Li Yu didn’t care if he understood or not, it seemed he was not only speaking to Li Zhengping but also to himself.

”Because of cowardice, fear, afraid to do, afraid to try the first step.

Afraid of failure, afraid of still being unsatisfactory after making an effort. You’re afraid of other people’s gazes.”

At this, Li Zhengping’s breathing became more rapid, as if being completely exposed by Li Yu,

The most unacceptable part of himself was laid bare,

He felt frustrated, guilty, embarrassed, lost...

It seemed that his emotions reached a peak, like a volcanic eruption about to explode.

A gleam of wisdom flashed in Li Yu’s eyes, as if recalling something,

as if thinking about how he had survived those several years before rebirth.

...

”Ten oxen, searching for the ox is the first step,

You need to have the heart to search for the ox, the heart to strive, the courage to take action.

The apocalypse is here, I too am desperate, but what about after despair? Find hope from despair!

Since you’re already desperate, what’s there to fear?

Embracing despairing effort, are you scared of any outcome? Can it get any worse?”

Li Zhengping lifted his head, his eyes already brimming with tears, full of regret.

Li Yu saw him cry and laughed.

His gaze suddenly became sharp and imposing.

He said forcefully, ”Why cry? You’re a man!

A true man born between heaven and earth should walk proudly upon it!

Men should be tougher on themselves.

Facing the darkness of the world, you need to be darker than the darkness to overcome it.

Wear the armor of darkness to protect yourself,

Arm yourself with the dark spear,

Maintain the bottom line in your heart amidst the darkness, only then can you shine the light!

Stop your crying and sobbing,

Don’t let me, look down on you!!”

His words were emphatic, filled with an aura that commanded respect,

Like a declaration before a great battle, full of inspiration.

...

Li Zhengping wiped away the tears, a glint appeared in his eyes, shining brightly.

He nodded emphatically, saying forcefully, ”Yes!”

To maintain emotional coherence and not interrupt the continuous flow of the plot and mood, I didn’t dare to break. For the continuation of the story and the emotions, I ask for everyone’s support for the new book...

Thank you!