46: I can make zombies evolve

Seeing Tian Ming arrive, Gouzi, Qiu Wuhui, and the Metal Zombie quickly stood up.

"Boss!"

"Boss!"

"Roar, roar!"

Tian Ming walked forward. Gouzi handed him a can of beer and said, "Boss, we had a huge harvest today! The truck is packed full of materials. Iron Dude is really powerful; it can move things we can't."

Tian Ming's gaze fell on the Metal Zombie. Its arm was broken. It seemed they had indeed encountered considerable danger on this outing.

Tian Ming raised a hand, and iron elements from underground were summoned. The iron elements continuously accumulated in Tian Ming's hand, and in the blink of an eye, a pure iron arm appeared in Tian Ming's hand.

He attached the iron arm to the zombie's broken limb, and a miraculous thing happened as the zombie's arm touched the iron arm.

A silvery light continuously extended from the severed limb until the entire arm was completely fused.

Originally, Tian Ming just wanted to try and see if the iron elements he accumulated using his ability could repair this Metal Zombie, but he didn't expect it to actually work.

"What's going on?" Tian Ming asked the Metal Zombie.

"Master, because there is a psychic contract between us, my body will not reject any modifications from you."

Although the zombie only roared, to Tian Ming, it sounded like a normal conversation.

"So you mean I can modify you, then?"

If he could truly modify it, then Tian Ming would have the ability to accelerate the Metal Zombie's evolution. This meant that the Metal Zombie would become the Shelter's strongest combat force, and such a force would be completely controlled by Tian Ming.

Tian Ming patted the zombie's shoulder. Its clothing also began to change; a layer of high-strength carbon fiber directly covered the zombie's body surface, and the zombie's internal bones and muscles were also strengthened by Tian Ming.

The Metal Zombie clearly sensed the changes in its body. Tian Ming's intervention was infinitely faster than its own natural evolution.

The zombie was clearly excited; it immediately prostrated itself on the ground, bowing in submission. This master could strengthen it, so even if it had to be an enemy to its own kind, it would not hesitate.

"Gouzi, go get a gun," Tian Ming instructed.

Although Gouzi didn't know why Tian Ming needed a gun, he still went to get one.

Tian Ming took the gun Gouzi handed him, then aimed the muzzle at the Metal Zombie's head.

Bang!

Tian Ming fired a shot at the Metal Zombie's head. The Metal Zombie didn't dodge and took the hit head-on. Unlike before, with the outer layer of carbon fiber, the Metal Zombie stood there almost completely unharmed.

Tian Ming put away the gun and said, "Very good. From now on, you are an official member of the Materials Group. Qiu Wuhui is the captain, and you are the vice-captain. Try to learn how to communicate with humans; you must learn to communicate with your teammates."

The Metal Zombie immediately prostrated itself on the ground. For a master who could help it evolve, the Metal Zombie's loyalty to Tian Ming surpassed everything.

The only minor drawback was that modifying a zombie's body required the zombie to voluntarily establish a psychic contract with him. However, now that they had Iron Dude, they could let Iron Dude go into the city more often to develop new subordinates.

"When collecting materials, if you encounter any of your kind that are similar to you, bring them back to me," Tian Ming said to the Metal Zombie.

The Metal Zombie replied, "Master, the ability you bestowed upon me cannot exist permanently. As I absorb iron elements, the strengthened bones and muscles within me will gradually be replaced."

"Can you only evolve in one direction?" Tian Ming asked.

The Metal Zombie nodded: "Yes, I can only fuse with metal, and it only works on myself. I can't, like Master, draw what I need out of thin air."

Upon hearing this, a thoughtful expression appeared on Tian Ming's face. If zombies could only evolve in a single direction, then their evolution speed would certainly be limited. His ability was probably the key to helping zombies break through those limitations.

If that were truly the case, those high-level zombies would surely scramble to acknowledge him as their master, and then he would become the King of Zombies.

However, Tian Ming only thought this to himself. After all, from every angle, he was a human, not a zombie. Therefore, he would never give up soft, fragrant girls to embrace ugly, hard zombies.

"You guys keep drinking. I'm going back to rest. Qiu Wuhui, Iron Dude will be with you. Although it's a zombie, it's on our side."

Qiu Wuhui nodded heavily and said, "I understand, Boss!"

During this adventure, Qiu Wuhui had already come to regard Iron Dude as a companion and believed that this zombie would not harm humans.

"Gouzi, from now on, you must get my permission before going out. The Shelter needs everyone to fulfill their duties. If you act on your own again, don't blame me for being impolite," Tian Ming reprimanded sternly.

Gouzi listened to Tian Ming's words and quickly nodded, "Boss, I know I was wrong. From now on, I will definitely follow your arrangements."

"Mm!" Tian Ming nodded and walked out of the lounge.

At the Shelter currently, city walls were being built, septic tanks were being constructed, watchtowers were being erected, and greenhouses were being prepared. There was also Shen Yuan's airship. A large pile of things accumulated, and the weather was getting colder and colder.

With so many urgently needed new projects, the Shelter's personnel were a bit stretched. The Materials Group now had Iron Dude, so from now on, letting Iron Dude lead the material collection would suffice, and there shouldn't be too many problems.

Tian Ming returned to his room, lay down on the bed, and prepared to sleep. There were a bit too many projects being pushed forward simultaneously. In another month, outdoor work at the Shelter would definitely be impossible, and the Shelter's heating problem would also become serious.

Never mind, I'll sleep first. These problems can be considered tomorrow. It's already very good that the Shelter has been built to its current state.

If there were more people, that would be great; many projects could be implemented more quickly. Thinking about it, Tian Ming fell asleep.

Early the next morning, Tian Ming was woken by a commotion. In the square, Shen Yi was holding tools and debugging a car engine.

Tiny snowflakes drifted in the sky. Most people's clothes were thin, and many stood shivering in the cold wind.

Aunt Lin climbed the stairs breathlessly and knocked on Tian Ming's door.

"Boss, open the door, Boss!"

Tian Ming opened the door and, seeing it was Aunt Lin, said somewhat displeased, "Your direct superior is Lin Yue, not me, understand?"

"Boss, more than half of the people in our women's dormitory are sick, and the Clinic is now completely packed. I really need to report this to you."

Tian Ming frowned and asked, "Sick? Why are they sick?"