Apocalypse: Last Traveler

"Hidden weapon? Destiny?"

Yao Wei couldn't quite understand for a moment.

Lu Xi'an explained, "We're all Neo-Humans, Type A Neo-Humans, with precise control over our strength and movements.

"With that, my gun should theoretically shoot accurately, but I can't make it hit the mark.

"I hadn't thought much about it before, but now I realize I might be influenced by self-suggestion from old memories or perhaps the extra mechanical structures, aiming and firing steps in the gun are unnecessary for me.

"I've collected so many hidden weapons that I should have understood early on that relying on oneself is better. With such great strength and control over myself, why would I still need a gun?"

As he spoke, he picked up a piece of dirt from the ground, aimed at the spot Chai Xin had just hit on the tree, and casually tossed it.

The clump of dirt hit the tree with a "poof," precisely striking the spot Chai Xin had hit, then scattered into dust.

To everyone's surprise, the tree trembled slightly, and the dent got deeper.

"See! I knew it! My gun shouldn't be used like that!"

After trying, realizing his thought process was feasible, he became excited and drew the pistol from his waist, which hadn't been used for a long time, removed the magazine, and tossed the gun.

The gun flew out with a "whoosh," incredibly fast, accurately hitting the spot on the tree where Chai Xin had fired earlier.

This time, it wasn't a hidden weapon or a dirt clump—the effect was even more terrifying. The spot on the tree hit by the gun instantly broke apart, with countless wood splinters and fragments exploding outward, the tree collapsed with a thunderous crash.

The shot actually knocked the tree down!

This impact was enough to astonish Lu Xi'an.

Originally, Lu Xi'an thought the gun would uproot the tree and knock it towards the outside, but he didn't expect the middle section struck by the pistol to explode directly like a bomb, causing the tree trunk to suddenly offset and fall down.

This scene was shocking, even for him.

Apparently, Lu Xi'an's throw was much stronger than anticipated, exceeding his expectations.

Yao Wei dashed towards the fallen tree, and Lu Xi'an thought she was going to inspect the tree, confirming the effectiveness of his strike. However, Yao Wei didn't even glance at the tree; she picked up the gun, wiped off the splinters and dust, and carefully checked it for quite some time.

"Luckily, it's not broken..."

After her inspection, Yao Wei let out a sigh of relief, returned to Lu Xi'an's side, and said, "You can try other things in the future, no need to use the pistol."

Luckily, she simply made the suggestion without blaming Lu Xi'an.

Lu Xi'an said, "I've already figured out how to use my abilities, no need to keep trying.

"But in the future, this gun won't be necessary for me; you can keep it. And these bullets too."

As he spoke, he handed the magazine to Yao Wei, loaded with unused bullets.

Yao Wei reached out to take it and said, "Then what will you use? You can't keep carrying those things in the car, right? They're too big and heavy, not practical."

Lu Xi'an replied, "Didn't I take many pens from the shelter at Tan Village? I said then I'd use them as hidden weapons, so I'll start with those.

"I also have the small blade on me, which can be used. In the future, if we find other portable good items, we can carry them.

"Moreover, I think if I randomly pick up small stones from the ground, the force exerted could be greater than that of a pistol."

"Mm."

Yao Wei nodded in understanding.

She further added, "Then I'll help you collect small items in the future. Aren't there abandoned cars in East Mountain County parked along the roads? We can check for keys. Any screws on the cars can also be taken."

Lu Xi'an sensed that this woman was even more attentive than him.

He recalled something and asked, "Why don't you try this too? It's much more effective than a pistol; I think it's quite fitting for us."

Yao Wei shook her head and replied, "You can, so I can too, no need for special tests.

"I'm already accustomed to using a pistol, quite handy. No need to switch for now. Doing so also saves some effort."

She indeed saves on everything!

Lu Xi'an sighed internally.

But shortly afterward, he heard Yao Wei say, "Moreover, if that's the case, all the small items we find can be used by you, so you don't have to worry about running out of hidden weapons."

"..."

It turns out, this woman intends to save them for his use, leaving Lu Xi'an unsure of how to feel.

In any case, he felt a warmth in his heart.

—Even though the things Yao Wei saved for him were a bit peculiar.

He composed himself and said, "That's a good idea. In fights, you can use the pistol to distract others initially.

"Then, when they're off guard, suddenly say, what you just saw was merely my initial skill, and now comes my true strength—Bang Ka! Then slam the pistol into their faces, instantly exploding their heads! So cool! So stylish! So surprising!"

Yao Wei didn't understand at all, "What's initial skill? What does Bang Ka mean?"

Lu Xi'an explained, "That's an attacking technique in a story. I'll tell you this story in the future."

"Mm."

Yao Wei nodded, though most of the stories Lu Xi'an had previously shared didn't align with her views, causing her to not listen all the way through, she still wanted to hear Lu Xi'an's stories again.

Whether or not she liked them, she felt listening to Lu Xi'an's stories was enjoyable and comforting.

"Let's go too."

Yao Wei spoke to Lu Xi'an. However, she didn't immediately get in the car but instead walked towards the cornfield by the old Shu.

The old Shu was right; he didn't know who would benefit from this cornfield after he left, so why not take it with them?

So Yao Wei planned to pick all the corn and pack it in the car.

Lu Xi'an didn't move but looked at her, saying, "Why don't we leave in a few days?"

"Ah? Is there something else?"

Yao Wei frowned, a bit puzzled.

"Your issue."

Lu Xi'an said, "Given the time, your period should be coming soon, right?"

"What period?"

Yao Wei asked in confusion.

The term 'period,' Lu Xi'an hadn't mentioned before, so she couldn't understand.

"It's the thing that happens to you every month."

Lu Xi'an explained, "You always don't pay attention to it, thus causing pain. If you heed this beforehand, refrain from cold food or contact with cold things, you'll be fine.

"This place is just perfect; there are corn to prevent us from consuming our supplies, and nearby, there's Xijian River, providing water promptly.

"Additionally, there are so many trees, so firewood isn't scarce. I can boil water for you daily and ensure hot food for you. Once your period is over, we'll set off."