Chapter 24 - Recruitment, Enhancing the Army's Strength!

Chapter 24: Recruitment, Enhancing the Army’s Strength!When Lin Feng came downstairs, the seven soldiers who had been active below, along with the cook preparing breakfast, immediately stood at attention.

With a crisp “clack,” the soldiers’ boots hit the ground in unison.

“Good morning, Lord!” all the soldiers shouted in unison, their voices synchronized and imbued with the iron will characteristic of a military unit.

Lin Feng nodded and then descended the stairs.

The morning sun was warm and gentle, streaming through the villa’s floor-to-ceiling windows and illuminating the interior. Outside, the sky was clear and the air was fresh.

Of course, if it weren’t for the zombies wandering outside, clearly visible through the floor-to-ceiling windows, the scenery would have been quite pleasant.

“Let’s eat,” Lin Feng said.

“Yes, sir!” Marine Zhang Heng responded promptly.

At this moment, all the soldiers’ firearms were placed on the cabinet in front of the television in the living room, creating a striking visual impact.

The cook, dressed in camouflage, brought out bowls of freshly cooked corn porridge and steamed buns.

Since starting the trial mission, Lin Feng hadn’t had a hot meal. The sight of the steaming corn porridge and buns was very appetizing.

He addressed the soldiers, “Today is our last day of active time. Tomorrow, we will begin preparing for the opening of the Zombie Tide Gate.”

“Yes, sir!” all the soldiers responded in unison.

“Everyone must give their utmost effort to withstand the upcoming battles. Go all out!” Lin Feng commanded.

“Yes, sir!”

With 470 crystal stones in hand, Lin Feng no longer needed to be cautious. He could now upgrade his soldiers comprehensively.

Lin Feng mentally instructed the system, “Upgrade the auto-aim skill for the gunmen!”

【Upgrading…】

【Successfully upgraded the auto-aim skill for one regular soldier and two elite armed militiamen, achieving a 100% shooting accuracy rate! Consumed 75 crystal stones. Remaining crystal stones: 395 white crystal stones, 5 yellow crystal stones.】

Lin Feng continued, “Open the crystal stone exchange store!”

【Opening crystal stone exchange store, please wait…】

【Universal Bullets: 50 rounds / 1 white crystal stone】

【AK Rifle: 20 white crystal stones / unit】

【Iron Shield: 20 white crystal stones / unit】

【Type 97 Rifle: 40 white crystal stones / unit】

This time, Lin Feng decided not to prepare Type 97 rifles for the riflemen in advance. He needed to reserve some white crystal stones for other purposes.

It’s important to note that upgrading the house group’s defenses required 500 white crystal stones, which was no small amount.

Lin Feng mentally instructed the system, “Exchange for two AK rifles, two iron shields, 1000 rounds of AK ammunition, and 200 rounds of Type 97 rifle ammunition!”

【Processing exchange…】

【You have successfully exchanged for 2 AK rifles, consuming 40 white crystal stones. Remaining crystal stones: 355 white crystal stones, 5 yellow crystal stones.】

【You have successfully exchanged for 2 iron shields, consuming 40 white crystal stones. Remaining crystal stones: 315 white crystal stones, 5 yellow crystal stones.】

【You have successfully exchanged for 1000 rounds of AK ammunition (50 rounds * 20), consuming 20 white crystal stones. Remaining crystal stones: 295 white crystal stones, 5 yellow crystal stones.】

【You have successfully exchanged for 200 rounds of Type 97 rifle ammunition (50 rounds * 4), consuming 4 white crystal stones. Remaining crystal stones: 291 white crystal stones, 5 yellow crystal stones.】

After consuming nearly 200 white crystal stones, Lin Feng upgraded all his soldiers to the highest level currently possible.

Lin Feng distributed the newly exchanged weapons and shields to the corresponding soldiers. With the change in gear, the soldiers exuded a much stronger aura than before.

The two armed militiamen, who were previously wearing militia training uniforms, were now clad in regular army uniforms equipped with bulletproof vests.

The two shield-bearing militiamen’s figures rapidly expanded, and their militia uniforms transformed into dark black cold armor. The iron shields in their hands emanated a chilling black aura.

【Your two elite armed militiamen have been upgraded to Tier 2 soldiers: Regular Army!】

【Your two elite shield-bearing militiamen have been upgraded to Tier 2 soldiers: Iron Guards!】 sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ NøvᴇlFirᴇ(.)nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of nøvels early and in the highest quality.

With the upgrade information received, Lin Feng called Zhang Heng over.

“How many zombies are in the house to our right?” Lin Feng asked. Previously, they had attacked two buildings connected to the initial shelter on the left.

“Over eighty Tier 1 zombies and possibly four Tier 2 zombies…” Zhang Heng reported, showing no concern for the number of zombies anymore.

“Make some more breakfast,” Lin Feng said softly, directing his words to the cook.

“Yes, sir!” The cook obeyed and went back to continue preparing the meal.

At this moment, Lin Feng once again summoned the system interface.

“Open the shelter interface!” Lin Feng commanded mentally.

【Loading shelter interface…】

【Tier 2 Shelter: Safe House】

【Population: 9/20】

【Sturdiness: 20 (Temporarily stable. Although your shelter is currently in a safe state, do not be complacent. A single fierce attack could breach your shelter.)】

【Summonable Units: 5】

【Recruitable Units: Militia (10 white crystal stones), Regular Army (50 white crystal stones).】

【Daily crystal stone Production: 1 Tier 2 yellow crystal stone, 10 Tier 1 white crystal stones.】

Lin Feng pondered for a moment,

then spoke.

“Train five militiamen!”