Fortunately, the chicken coop and the enclosed area didn't need walls; they just needed to be fenced with wooden stakes and wire mesh, which saved a lot of effort.
Originally, Zuo Feng had planned to have the female students help, but seeing them still gathered around the little pine tree, trying to activate their mutations, he decided to let them continue.
After being busy for most of the day, Zuo Feng finally finished fencing the chicken coop and the enclosed area, his clothes soaked with sweat.
After thinking for a moment, Zuo Feng also built a simple sunshade so that the livestock could have a place to shelter from the rain on rainy days.
This construction was only a temporary emergency measure; in the future, it would be gradually improved by the female students remaining at the base.
Da Bai Tu, Da Mi Tao, Xiao She Jing, Xiao Shao Fu, and Xiao Nv Pu were also fierce enough.
They managed to capture dozens of wild boars alive in the mountains.
They caught nearly a hundred chickens and ducks that had run into the mountains from the farm.
There were also dozens of wild pheasants and wild rabbits, a very fruitful harvest, and they returned fully loaded.
After the Firefly group finished their busy day and had dinner.
The remaining female students still failed to activate their mutant abilities, confirming Zuo Feng's prediction.
After washing up, the Firefly Maidens and Zuo Feng returned to the bedroom, while Xiao Nv Pu went down to the Second Floor of the base.
Among them was another young girl, one of the four beautiful girls Shui Rou had protected earlier, named Qing Yiyi.
Qing Yiyi's beauty was undeniable, on the same level as Xiao Nv Pu, with playful big eyes that made one feel at first glance that she must be a mischievous little elf.
Qing Yiyi had already woken up in the evening.
Everyone also learned that Qing Yiyi's mutant ability was control-based—she could control bound weapons to attack.
When he learned of Liu Yiyi's ability, Zuo Feng couldn't help but think of the word—Sword Immortal.
Compared to Yun Wenwen, Liu Yiyi was much bolder and more open; she made no secret of her admiration for Zuo Feng and actively approached him.
Especially after learning about the Pigeon eggs spit out by Tiegada, she became even more persistent with Zuo Feng—her ability required extremely high weapon strength, and she wanted a sword made from a Pigeon egg.
Sitting on the bedroom sofa, Zuo Feng was now having a headache; Yun Wenwen's skill had also emerged, requiring long weapons to exert maximum power.
The Pigeon eggs spit out by Tiegada were defined as a-grade metal after discussion by everyone.
Yun Wenwen wanted an a-grade metal spear.
Qing Yiyi wanted an a-grade metal longsword.
Da Mi Tao needed three a-grade metal arrows.
It seemed that subduing the Black Fire Mutant was already an imperative.
As for the problem of insufficient a-grade metal, Tiegada could be quickly upgraded to the second vertical bar.
According to speculation, a Tiegada with two vertical bars could produce a greater quantity of a-grade metal.
"Da Hundan, the codenames of the team members are all chosen by you; have you decided on the codenames for Shui Rou, Yun Wenwen, and Qing Yiyi?"
Da Mi Tao glanced at Zuo Feng, asking as if casually.
Zuo Feng rubbed his temples, pondered for a moment, and said:
"Shui Rou's codename: Da Yuanyuan;
Yun Wenwen's codename: Little Maid;
Qing Yiyi's codename: Xiao Lingxian."
Da Mi Tao rolled her eyes exasperatedly; the codenames Da Hundan chose were getting more and more outrageous, but... upon closer thought, they did fit their respective characteristics.
Isn't a soccer ball round? It's fine for a female angel to be called 'Little Maid'; as for the playful and agile Qing Yiyi, who resembles a fairy, the name 'Xiao Lingxian' is even more fitting.
Since the three women raised no objections, the codenames were thus finalized.
At this point, the codenames of the Firefly Ten Maidens were as follows:
Yun Qianqian's codename: Da Bai Tu
Yue Jiaxue's codename: Da Mi Tao
Shui Rou's codename: Da Yuanyuan
Yue Jiayu's codename: Xiao Mi Tao
Qian Xun's codename: Xiao She Jing
Wu Yanyan's codename: Xiao Nv Pu
Yun Wenwen's codename: Little Maid
Qing Yiyi's codename: Xiao Lingxian
Tao Yanyan's codename: Xiao Shao Fu
Li Jiajia's codename: Xiao Chu Niang
Once Zuo Feng had confirmed the codenames for the three women, Da Bai Tu smiled and handed the public water storage kongling crystal to Shui Rou, saying softly, "Da Yuanyuan, this kongling crystal is now entrusted to you. It was originally for public water storage, but with you here, we no longer need to worry about storing water."
Shui Rou's eyes widened in surprise, and she repeatedly waved her hands to refuse: "How can this be? How can I keep something so important?"
Da Mi Tao patted Shui Rou's shoulder and laughed:
"Don't decline; the codename Da Hundan gave you already determines your importance in the team.
Haven't you noticed? There are only three of us—you, me, and Da Bai Tu—whose codenames contain the word 'Da', meaning we bear more responsibility.
Entrusting this kongling crystal to you is also a sign of our trust and recognition."
Upon hearing this, Shui Rou's cheeks flushed slightly, and she pursed her lips. Finally, she reached out and took the kongling crystal, carefully holding it in her palm, and said softly, "I will take good care of it and will not let down everyone's trust."
She understood that her codename having the word "Da" was likely related to her being the leader of the fifty female students. Now, the responsibility on her shoulders truly felt heavy.
Facing this kongling crystal, it would be an absolute lie for Shui Rou to say she didn't desire it.
From the first time she saw the kongling crystal yesterday afternoon, she had yearned for it, but she never expected to have one so quickly.
Da Bai Tu had long since turned this kongling crystal into a bracelet.
Shui Rou put on the bracelet, her fingertips occasionally stroking the smooth crystal surface. In the depths of her gentle eyes, an unusually firm light flickered, as if making a silent vow.
"Da Hundan, go check on Xiao Nv Pu; she's been on the Second Floor for almost an hour."
Da Mi Tao turned to Zuo Feng, a hint of concern in her voice:
"Since Hai Huzi was captured, although she seems much cheerier on the surface, I can feel her becoming increasingly cold. Go and talk to her; don't let her fall into a deeper shadow."
Zuo Feng nodded slightly, a thoughtful look in his eyes, and got up from the bedroom, heading towards the underground Second Floor.
The underground Second Floor was where Hai Huzi and the others were held. Through experiments on Cha Shuren and the others, it had now been confirmed that the nails and teeth of Kong Ling and Tiegada did not carry the zombie virus.
Xiao Mi Tao speculated that it was possible that mutant zombies did not carry the zombie virus.
Zuo Feng pushed open the door to the underground Second Floor and heard Hai Huzi's shrill, painful howls from afar, mixed with Hai Huzi's venomous curses. Clearly, Xiao Nv Pu was tormenting Hai Huzi again. Since Hai Huzi was captured yesterday, Xiao Nv Pu would come here to vent her resentment whenever she had free time.
Zuo Feng sighed and walked closer, only to see the cold, gleaming tactical knife flying in Xiao Nv Pu's hand, peeling off pieces of flesh from Hai Huzi's body. This torture was even worse than slow slicing, and the screams echoed and reverberated in the confined space, sending chills down one's spine.
Xiao Nv Pu's eyes were cold, hatred and venom burning in their depths, as if she was completely immersed in her own world, utterly oblivious to Zuo Feng's arrival.
After Zuo Feng approached, he stood behind Xiao Nv Pu; he didn't speak to disturb her, but simply watched her quietly, complex emotions welling up in his heart.