The Ultimate War Of The Apocalypse
Chapter 225 - 221 Lacking Ability

Chapter 225: Chapter 221 Lacking Ability

Yu Shunzhou and Nie Erlong were both somewhat dumbfounded.

The two men exchanged a glance, but neither of them moved. Zhao Qiang spoke softly, "What’s the matter, don’t have the guts?"

Yu Shunzhou took a deep breath, slung his gun over his shoulder, and Nie Erlong whispered, "You mean, actually kill?"

Zhao Qiang said indifferently, "I don’t need you to be very strong, but at the very least, you have to be ruthless, otherwise, what can I expect from you?"

Yu Shunzhou slung his gun behind him, rubbed his waist and drew his knife, then he said to Nie Erlong with murderous intent, "What the fuck are you afraid of?"

Nie Erlong exhaled, he silently slung his gun over his extended hand, and drew his knife from his waist.

Yu Shunzhou strode towards the captives.

Six people were bound with their hands tied behind their backs, blindfolded, mouths gagged, all sitting on the ground.

Gao Yuan sighed deeply as he watched, not knowing what to say, while Zhao Qiang said softly, "What, you want to protect them?"

"It’s not about protection, I just feel... this isn’t right, is it?"

Zhao Qiang said, with an indifferent expression, "Do you want to keep them around so more innocent civilians can be harmed?"

"No, I think this isn’t right. It’s not about letting them go. I understand that indulging the bad is a crime against the good, but why force them to use knives?"

Zhao Qiang said indifferently, "Because the world has changed, because the place we’re going to is far away, because I don’t want to look after two novices, because I don’t need them to be very skilled, but they should at least have the courage to wield a knife. Are these reasons enough?"

Gao Yuan said in a low voice, "I can’t argue with you. I also know that you make sense, it’s just that I feel... Forget it, I won’t interfere with them. Didn’t I refrain from stopping them as well?"

Zhao Qiang didn’t speak, he just watched Yu Shunzhou and Nie Erlong from a distance.

Yu Shunzhou stood in front of the six men with a knife in hand and said softly, "Just like Mr. Xiang taught, a quick execution, clean and efficient, need to find the vital spot..."

However, Nie Erlong gritted his teeth, he squatted down, suddenly reached out from behind to cover a man’s mouth, and then stabbed out with his knife.

One stab per person, one stab per person, not allowing any noise from the victims.

Yu Shunzhou was stunned for a while, and it wasn’t until the remaining few started to struggle and scream upon hearing the unusual noise that he gritted his teeth, his eyes reddening as he pounced forward.

Panxin and Li Jingang both turned their heads away.

Nie Erlong did a clean job. Yu Shunzhou’s execution was messy enough, but with the last one, he completely lost control and struggled with the bound person for a long while before finally finishing him off.

When Yu Shunzhou and Nie Erlong returned to Zhao Qiang, Zhao Qiang nodded at Nie Erlong and said, "Not bad."

After praising Nie Erlong, he ignored Yu Shunzhou, clearly showing favor and disdain.

Yu Shunzhou, with a face full of resentment, said softly, "This isn’t right, this... this is inhumane."

Zhao Qiang said indifferently, "Hell is empty, and all the devils are here. At a time like this, you’re talking to me about humanity?"

Yu Shunzhou turned his head to one side. He still didn’t agree but didn’t know how to rebut Zhao Qiang.

"I’ve always been dissatisfied with you two joining Spark Squad because according to the principle of optimal configuration, you two are far from it. But since Gao Yuan insisted on having you join, I could only comply. However, if you’re not capable, at least don’t hold us back."

Zhao Qiang pointed at Nie Erlong and said, "I don’t know what he’s good at, but he at least exhibits the psychological state that one should have after the apocalypse. As for you, you’re talking to me about humanity at this time; besides doubting your abilities, I’m starting to doubt your intelligence."

Yu Shunzhou suddenly turned his head and glared fiercely at Zhao Qiang.

Zhao Qiang raised his index finger and shook it, saying, "Just now, you had a great opportunity to resolve the problem, but you wasted time and missed the perfect moment. Therefore, he completed the task well, but you couldn’t, because you applied humanity in the wrong place. Remember, when you face people, you can talk about humanity. But when faced with inhumane bandits, if you still talk about humanity, I can only doubt your intelligence."

After lowering his finger, Zhao Qiang continued indifferently, "Ability can be cultivated, but I have no interest in cultivating someone with low intelligence or someone who can’t adapt to this era. Because such people only drag others down without any use."

Gao Yuan felt Zhao Qiang was being too harsh and said softly, "Boss Zhao, ..."

Zhao Qiang shook his head at Gao Yuan, then said to Nie Erlong, "Inside, you resisted when you received the order because you haven’t killed anyone before. Good or bad people look similar once they lose their ability to resist. But you still followed orders well, so you’re qualified. Ability is another matter. At least your attitude and actions are qualified."

"As for you..."

Zhao Qiang looked at Yu Shunzhou and said indifferently, "You’re a failure. You seem brash, but at crucial moments, you’re unreliable. That’s my opinion of you, and it’s also a fact. First impressions are very important, and now my view of you as incompetent is very solid. You can say I’m stubborn, but you need to do a lot to change my impression of you."

Gao Yuan said softly, "That’s enough... He understands."

Zhao Qiang sighed lightly and said to Yu Shunzhou, "If you meet vengeance with virtue, how will you repay virtue? You talk about humanity to murderous robbers. What do you say to good people? Do you still talk about humanity? Then isn’t your humanity too cheap?"

Yu Shunzhou said softly, "Be humane to good people and don’t need to be humane to bad people. I got it. Are you done?"

Zhao Qiang gave a faint smile and said, "It’s too late. What you think actually doesn’t matter to me at all. All I care about is what you do. But it’s too late now; the environment you’re in doesn’t have tests, only trials, and you failed this one."

After finishing speaking, Zhao Qiang said to Gao Yuan, "I’ve talked a lot of nonsense tonight, but it wasn’t meaningless, at least Er Long still has potential. We’re heading straight to Almaty tomorrow. Let’s all rest."

Zhao Qiang turned and left. Yu Shunzhou clenched his fists, his face full of anger and helplessness. Zhao Qiang’s words made him doubt his life, yet he couldn’t argue back. For someone who usually liked to have the upper hand in conversation, this was rare.

Gao Yuan patted Yu Shunzhou and said, "Alright, don’t be angry."

Yu Shunzhou said softly, "What I’m angry at... what I’m angry at is myself because I think everything he said is correct! I was really a coward; I felt hesitant to kill with a knife! But how did I become so deluded to mention humanity!"

Yu Shunzhou let out a long breath and said in frustration, "It’s so damn embarrassing. Knowing he looks down on us, why did I... why the hell did I dishonor Uncle Xiang!"

Gao Yuan said softly, "His opinion doesn’t matter. Everyone has their own beliefs; it’s just that he has more authority to speak than you. Enough, don’t overthink it."

Yu Shunzhou took a deep breath and said, "I must make him say I’m awesome! Otherwise, I can’t swallow this anger! I can’t afford to lose face like this!"

Gao Yuan patted Yu Shunzhou’s shoulder and said, "Shame can spur a person to improve. If you’re afraid to take action, admit it. Don’t make excuses to cover up yourself. You just won’t concede verbally, and now your talkativeness has backfired, right? Serves you right!"

Yu Shunzhou was taken aback and said, "Hey, you jerk, instead of comforting me, you’re mocking me. If I weren’t currently weaker than you, I’d definitely pick a fight with you..."