Lu Heng led the fully equipped Sun Qiang downstairs.
Sun Qiang, walking downstairs on his own for the first time, had not yet adapted to upright walking.
He walked rather slowly, with Lu Heng following him at an unhurried pace.
Lu Heng watched Sun Qiang stiffly adjust his body, moving steadily with each step, albeit slowly.
"What is your ability?"
Humans could know the attributes of human ability users who were lower in level than themselves.
However, when it came to different species, humans could not know unless the other party used their abilities.
After so long, he had forgotten to ask Sun Qiang about his attributes.
Sun Qiang walked to a platform, steadied himself, and turned to look at Lu Heng with a confused expression.
"For example, this."
Lu Heng flipped his palm, and a cluster of fiery red flames appeared in his hand.
This flame ability was more intuitive, so Lu Heng used it to demonstrate to Sun Qiang.
Sun Qiang needed someone to teach him many things, like a child just beginning to learn.
"Mine is this."
Sun Qiang imitated Lu Heng, raising a palm. A flame also burned in his pale palm, but his flame was a yellow light, something Lu Heng had never seen before.
"Anything else? Feel it."
Undeniably, zombies also possessed multi-elemental abilities, but these unintelligent creatures rarely survived to higher levels with multiple abilities.
Sun Qiang stood still, the flame in his palm retracted. After a long wait, Lu Heng still did not sense any other energy fluctuations.
It seemed Sun Qiang only had one ability.
However, that was enough. As long as his intelligence was online and he had feelings that opposed zombies,
his single-element ability would not be a major issue if his level increased in the future and he led other zombies in combat.
"It's fine, let's continue downstairs."
Lu Heng no longer pressed Sun Qiang, who showed no energy fluctuations.
They finally descended the stairs. Outside the building, a group of soldiers were stationed, arranged by Chen Dong out of concern.
However, the soldiers stood far away. Their levels were all at the tenth tier, and each one was capable of restraining Sun Qiang individually.
It seemed Chen Dong had made thoughtful arrangements.
A large pickup truck was parked in front of the building, carrying a specially made metal cage.
Seeing them emerge from the building, Chen Dong quickly walked to Lu Heng's side.
"I've prepared everything. The cage was specially made by Sun Zhentao."
Lu Heng nodded and looked at Sun Qiang beside him.
This was Sun Qiang's first time walking into an outdoor environment on his own.
He was somewhat unaccustomed to the direct sunlight. Although the room Lu Heng had arranged for him also had sunlight filtering through the windows,
it was still through a floor slab, not as intense as standing directly outdoors.
Sun Qiang raised an arm to shield his head. The well-fitting clothes covered his arm, and not much skin was exposed.
Yet, even so, he instinctively shivered.
Zombies did not fear sunlight, but they disliked such intense light; they preferred the darkness.
Fortunately, it was already afternoon, and even in a good environment without pollution, the sunlight was not as unbearable for zombies as it was at noon.
Lu Heng had people add an oilcloth cover to the cage, effectively blocking the sunlight and also obscuring the view from outsiders.
"Get in."
Lu Heng pointed to the open entrance of the metal cage, signaling Sun Qiang to get in himself.
Sun Qiang glanced at the wary crowd around him and walked onto the truck.
The truck swayed slightly as Sun Qiang boarded, causing a moment of tension among the surrounding people.
Everyone was closely watching Sun Qiang's movements.
Chen Dong had informed the people gathered here of the truth, and they now knew that a high-level zombie was indeed confined in the research center of Wuming City.
However, seeing the zombie appear and then obediently get into the truck, remaining quiet throughout, they were all awestruck.
They had never seen such an obedient zombie before, nor one that wasn't as restless as those they had seen outside.
Still, no one dared to speak at that moment; they remained vigilant, staring intently at the unusual zombie.
Seeing Sun Qiang enter the cage, Lu Heng waved his hand, and the cage's only exit was sealed.
The oilcloth cover also fell into place, completely isolating the zombie from the outside view.
However, this only blocked the line of sight. Zombies were not creatures that relied solely on vision, so this would not hinder him.
"You can get into the car behind this one."
Chen Dong pointed to the vehicle behind the pickup truck for Lu Heng.
Lu Heng nodded, "Don't fall too far behind the lead car."
"Should the others follow along as well?"
Chen Dong was somewhat concerned, as those who went out would eventually return to the city, and the crowd at the city gate would be larger.
"No need. Too many people will pique curiosity. Don't worry, nothing will happen."
Lu Heng had Lin Xue, a powerful weapon, with him. If Sun Qiang lost control, he could summon Lin Xue.
"Then, perhaps I should go along."
After all, this was a matter concerning the research center, and Chen Dong felt it was not right for him not to accompany them.
"What are you going for? Hurry up and disperse them. Think about the research direction for the antibody."
Chen Dong had been by Lu Heng's side all this time. The blood samples he had given Chen Dong had not yet been studied.
"Oh, then I'll go plan the strategy."
Chen Dong looked at Lu Heng, who had already boarded the car, and gave a few more instructions to the driver.
Afterward, he had the guards who had come to maintain order disperse and attend to their own tasks.
"What happened today is to be kept confidential for now; it's not time for public announcement."
Before dismissing everyone, Chen Dong reminded them again.
"Yes."
Although they didn't understand the intentions of Wuming City's management, these people were very obedient and retreated one after another.
The car slowly proceeded, following the route Lu Heng had just told the pickup driver.
After leaving the research center, the car headed directly towards the city gate.
Some people were already entering the city there, so the car's progress was not fast.
Lu Heng sat in the rear car, sensing Sun Qiang's condition in the front.
Teams of ability users occasionally moved alongside the car within the city.
Everyone was laughing and chatting cheerfully, discussing their day's gains or their plans for later.
Although there was a hint of fatigue on everyone's faces, they no longer felt the despair they had when first facing the apocalypse.
Life had hope; Wuming City had given them the hope to survive.
Even though they still had to venture out frequently to face zombies, their lives were gradually returning to normal.
Some were even responding to Wuming City's call to begin the process of continuing the next generation within the city.
Sun Qiang sat in the cage, his nostrils filled with the strong scent of humans.
Especially after a busy day, the scent emanating from them was even more potent.