Zombie Apocalypse: Reborn With A Farming Space Chapter 861: Mutant Beasts ( 1 )

Wen Hanli drew in a deep breath prior to proceeding, "I lack knowledge of his present condition and possess no details regarding the Thirteen Colonies. Nevertheless, I offer 2,000,000 points for you to retrieve him."

With a brief hesitation, he appended, "Dead or alive."

Jin Xuyan pondered briefly before responding, "I’ll give you my answer in thirty minutes."

"Fine."

Once the call ended, Jin Xuyan faced his fiancée and asked, "Ah Zhi, your thoughts?"

Jiao Lizhi hadn’t yet answered when Jiang Ziyi’s voice echoed in her head.

Upon hearing it, Jiao Lizhi informed him, "Brother Yan, the Great Commander mentions two black crystal mines in the Thirteen Colonies. This assault could tie to those mines."

Jin Xuyan gave a nod and instructed, "Notify the team members. We depart for the Thirteen Colonies in half an hour."

"Got it."

Following their short exchange, Jin Xuyan dialed Wen Hanli back and declared, "My squad takes the job."

Wen Hanli let out a relieved breath and replied, "Thanks, Captain Jin."

"Discussion comes after locating your brother. Forward his photo and details to me."

"Understood."

The team members felt stunned by the abrupt announcement. Though plans got scrapped, they grasped the urgency—delay could doom the operation.

Within under fifteen minutes, everyone, Mo Junjie included, assembled at Jin Xuyan’s home. He outlined the task and displayed the target’s image along with his data.

Post-briefing, they geared up and teleported straight to the Thirteen Colonies. The vast distance demanded extra energy this time, landing them after one minute at the 2nd Colony’s edge.

Upon arrival, the group scanned the area and marveled at how much grimmer conditions were here than back in Huaxia.

For starters, the air reeked horribly. A nauseating mix of rot, fumes, and grit choked them into coughing fits.

Spotting this, Jiao Lizhi pulled gas masks from her space—ones she’d grabbed earlier from the Gu family’s weapon plant. These surpassed pre-apocalypse military versions, being the newest design.

She handed them out to the team and asked her fiancé, "Brother Yan, scout this zone first?"

Jin Xuyan realized she hoped to scavenge supplies and agreed. "Sure. Stay alert, all of you."

The team acknowledged and drew their blades.

Given their level, air guns couldn’t drop zombies or mutants with mere one or two shots anymore.

Infusing energy into bullets boosted them, yet channeling it directly into blades for close combat proved far superior.

While advancing, Qin Luzi consulted his map and reported, "Captain, over 20,000 survivors dot the 80-kilometer radius around here."

"Mutants in the mix?" Jin Xuyan queried.

"Mutants make up roughly 3% of them."

This news prompted exchanged looks among the members. From 20,000 survivors, just 600 mutants—signaling higher peril than anticipated.

Right then, a bellow erupted from a close structure.

"Roar!"

The group whipped toward the noise, spotting a zombie-like beast, over 2 meters high, perched on a five-story rooftop.

Deformity had twisted its form beyond human likeness, save the head; the body mashed together animal parts.

"Chimera?" Jin Xuyan whispered, eyes narrowing.

Jiao Lizhi shared a look with Du Beiye. A chimera’s presence here screamed Organization meddling—some Facility lurked in the Thirteen Colonies.

Instantly, the chimera vaulted down, claws slashing toward Jin Xuyan.

"Spread out!" he commanded at the sight.

Obeying instantly, the members jumped back, creating space between them.

Simultaneously, Jin Xuyan drew his longsword to parry the strike.

CLANG! Krittt!

Clashing metal rang out with grating scrapes across the zone. Sparks erupted at the impact spot.

Up close, Jin Xuyan spied flesh chunks in the chimera’s fangs. Its blood-soaked stench left zero doubt: human meat.

Eyes sharpening, he swung the longsword sheath at its neck.

Duagh! Crack!

Ruthless and precise, the blow targeted the weak spot, snapping the neck on contact. His power hurled the chimera airborne into a roadside barrier.

BOOM!

With neck lolling broken, the chimera crumpled motionless. Moments later, Qin Luzi confirmed, "Captain, it’s gone."

At that, Xiao Qi tsked and remarked, "Looked so fierce and scary. Figured it for a top-tier mutant. Turns out, total pushover."

Qin Luzi shot him a look and countered, "Level 5 mutant—not weak at all. Our Captain’s just overwhelmingly powerful."

The team eyed Jin Xuyan as he cleaned blood from his sheath. Curiosity piqued, Xiao Qi probed, "Captain, your level?"

Jin Xuyan discarded the wipes and stated offhandedly, "Level 8."