"My main purpose for coming this time is to understand why the zombies in Luocheng are different from those in other regions."
"These zombies are completely different from those in other regions. They seem to like you very much."
Looking at Bona, Lu Heng suddenly thought of the word "like."
At this moment, those zombies were like flies spotting rotten eggs. They swarmed from all directions, constantly rushing towards Luocheng.
"I hope you can help the humans of Blue Star research these zombies. They are a disaster for humanity on Blue Star."
"In our eyes, zombies are emotionless killers. They make no distinction between humans. Once they catch someone, they either devour them or assimilate them into their ranks."
"Currently, they neither create any useful resources nor provide any value to the entire Blue Star."
"Helping you research zombies is not a problem. However, I want to share my perspective. Regarding your point about zombies not creating useful resources, haven't you noticed that the air on Blue Star has become much cleaner since these zombies appeared?"
"This is a resource for all living things on Blue Star, and it's a sustainable resource for Blue Star."
"Uh..." Lu Heng felt unable to refute.
"Furthermore, regarding your second point about not creating useful value, that's not entirely true. Of course, saying this might hurt your human feelings. After all, with the appearance of zombies, most humans have lost family and friends. You all have likely had someone killed or assimilated by zombies. But my point is precisely this: the emergence of zombies has reduced the population, and consequently, it has also reduced humanity's unchecked exploitation of Blue Star's resources. For the thousands of years that humans have ruled and dominated Blue Star, its various limited resources have been exploited without restraint, including what you call oil."
"Moreover, humans have been unable to effectively and reasonably control and maximize the utilization of these resources. Through invisible waste, many non-renewable resources have been squandered by humanity. But with the appearance of zombies and the drastic reduction in human population, this is actually a form of protection for Blue Star."
"Perhaps, with the reduced human population, the remaining usable resources on Blue Star can last for several hundred thousand more years."
"Perhaps..."
Bona's words forced Lu Heng to re-evaluate whether the emergence of zombies was good or bad for humanity. Perhaps this was also a way for Blue Star to alleviate its burden. After all, during peacetime, the total human population was growing. With limited resources on Blue Star and an ever-increasing population, the zombies appeared inexplicably. Of course, it was also possible that some country was researching a virus that accidentally leaked, leading to a global zombie crisis.
"What you've said is not without reason, but humans are emotional beings. We cannot treat our relatives and friends as strangers. At least, as long as they don't exhaust our affection, we wish they were always by our side. Let's not discuss this for now. The zombies in Luocheng are too abnormal. Without the guidance of high-level zombies, they keep gathering here. This will eventually cause congestion in the area, which might not be convenient for you to go out."
"That shouldn't be a problem. We can use aircraft to go out, which makes it easier to conceal our tracks."
Lu Heng...
"In short, I hope you can help humanity on Blue Star understand why these zombies are gathering here. This might even crack the zombie virus."
"Certainly. We have also been observing and researching zombies. Their behavior is quite interesting. The initial instinct of those low-level zombies seemed to guide them to attack what you call living beings, but now many zombies seem to have regained some intelligence. Their desire for life appears to have undergone some changes."
"You have been researching zombies all along?"
"Yes, these creatures only appeared after we arrived on Blue Star, so we paid some attention. However, later on, when we found them starting to evolve, we stopped paying attention to them."
"Then we'll have to trouble you with this. With our current level, researching this is too slow."
"We can do that, but we will not participate in the conflicts between the life forms on Blue Star. Whether humans win or zombies become the new rulers of Blue Star in the future, it is of no concern to us."
As expected of beings with a longer lifespan than humans, they had likely reached a level of understanding of the natural balance of the world that humans could not match. As for these aliens not intending to participate in the human-zombie conflict, Lu Heng hoped they would truly stick to their word. After all, as long as these alien beings didn't interfere, he was confident that he could lead humanity to completely eliminate the zombies on Blue Star.
Lu Heng nodded, then got up to leave. Since he had received their reply and unexpectedly obtained information on alien language and culture, he needed to hurry back to the scientists in Wuming City to study and learn.
"Then I'll be leaving now. I'll come back when you've finished your research or found some clues."
"Would you like me to show you around here?" Bona asked unexpectedly as Lu Heng was about to leave.
"Aren't you very busy? Hehe, of course, it would be even better if you could show me around."
"Each of us has different responsibilities. Some of my work involves inspecting various parts of the city, so showing you around is also part of my job."
"If that's the case, then that would be wonderful. I am indeed very curious about your place."
More than just curious, Lu Heng wished he could fully understand the technology and culture of these aliens. Even a small portion of it would represent a qualitative leap in technology for humanity.
"Then let's go. We can chat as we walk."
"Yes, what is this beneath your feet? With this, you don't seem to need to walk."
"Would you like to try?"
Lu Heng nodded. Bona then handed Lu Heng a square metal object, saying, "Put this on your waist and press the button in the middle."
Lu Heng did as he was told. After pressing a not-so-obvious spot on the metal object, he felt a belt-like restraint around his waist and a platform appeared beneath his feet, lifting him slightly and making him float above the ground. He wiggled his feet on the invisible platform. The object beneath indeed had a tactile sensation, yet it was invisible, or at least, not visible to the naked eye.
"This is our daily mode of transportation."
"This thing seems similar to the barrier outside."
"Yes, Blue Star also has similar things. Your projection equipment can project images, allowing you to see the projected visuals. However, for our projection devices, that's just a rudimentary form. What we project can also be an object with a tangible feel."