¡°We¡¯ve trulye to a deadly ce¡ High-risk level? More like a death zone!¡± Ling Mo thought angrily.
The spread of the rampant virus caused creatures in the area to ughter each other. After the effects subsided, the mass of corpses would attract another wave of zombies.
As long as zombies continued to proliferate in Cuihu, the cycle would persist.
Whatever monster produced the rampant virus didn¡¯t seem to feed very frequently, otherwise, there wouldn¡¯t be any zombies left here.
And this monster¡ was evidently within this mall!
¡°We didn¡¯t immediately alert it when we came in, yet danger arrived precisely when I fell into a hallucination¡ That Hallucinogenic Virus has this additional effect as well¡¡±
Ling Mo seethed with anger. Not only had the opponent trapped them here, but it also awakened this dangerous monster.
Great, now it needed to feed¡
The mutual ughter among the zombies was evidently part of its hunting process. Since it didn¡¯t feed frequently, it must require high-quality prey.
By forcing its kind to kill each other in a short period, it was deliberately cultivating Senior Zombies as food.
¡°Selecting the best to eat¡¡±
This ce was basically a ranch!
Once the cultivation started, creatures with lower psychic power would be affected quicker.
The zombies went berserk first, and Mu Chen, upon waking up in poor mental shape, sumbed immediately.
Ye Lian and the others could hold on, but Xu Shuhan was in great danger.
Even though she retained her humanity, her psychic power was simr to an ordinary person¡¯s, and her mental state was poor¡
With the dual stimtion of battle scenes and the scent of blood, losing control could result in mutation¡
Ling Mo, having the highest psychic strength, sensed the danger early on and had the strongest resistance¡
But the most dangerous situation was for Ye Lian and the others!
This monster deliberately cultivated Senior Zombies as food and wouldn¡¯t miss out on them as high-level prey!
Considering the Bird Zombie encountered earlier, whether it was the one discovered by the Air Force Corps or one that evolvedter, it¡ escaped!
This at least indicated one thing: this production machine for the rampage virus was stronger than the Bird Zombie!
And its bizarre mutation was evidently caused by this rampage virus!
¡°Damn¡¡±
Ling Mo shivered all over and immediately issued amand to ck Silk.
Just back on the street, ck Silk quickly pulled out several pieces of virus gel and scattered them on the street.
It then hid behind a car, holding its breath.
A few secondster, it peeked out and saw that only a few nearby zombies were lured in.
Seeing this through ck Silk¡¯s vision, Ling Mo was speechless.
Sure enough, only living creatures could attract arge number of zombies¡
And not just any living creatures; they had to be Senior Zombies¡
This tendency was already evident in the zombies they encountered upon entering the city.
Since the rampage virus spreads through the air, its urrence causes slight effects even on zombies in distant areas.
Over time, it can lead to some unique mutations.
The behavior of the zombies here is different from those in other regions, and this is the reason why.
¡°No, I can¡¯t let Ye Lian and the others be the decoys¡¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s concern grew more evident.
The increasing sense of unease indicated that the virus concentration was also rising-time was running out!
But where was the Monster?
Initially, he thought the Monster was likely in Zone B, but now he noticed that most of the zombies were gathering toward Zone A, indicating his previous assumption was wrong¡
Ling Mo had sensed he missed something crucial but couldn¡¯t pinpoint it.
He nced around, deep in thought.
¡°That¡¯s it!¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s eyes lit up: ¡°I checked the basement but didn¡¯t inspect the ceiling!¡±
When he first entered the Mall, he found a body in the ceiling panel. Though it puzzled him at the time, he didn¡¯t think much of it.
Acting on a hunch, his Little Zombie Puppet dashed down the Corridor and quickly found the body.
Pulling the corpse down, Ling Mo had a sudden realization.
Indeed, the hindbrain was empty¡
He shot a nce upwards, where an extremely dangerous creature must be hiding¡
Finding the danger above nerved him instantly.
The corpse¡¯s position showed that the creature could drag people up there.
As for its attack strength¡ Ling Mo figured it safer to assume it was substantial.
He quietly moved to the wall and pulled Mu Chen over.
Though Mu Chen got caught in the Hallucinogen immediately upon waking, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t let him die cluelessly here-he still hoped Mu Chen would work off his debt.
¡°Previously, the psychic probe didn¡¯t locate it, likely because it¡¯s powerful and deliberately hidden. But now it¡¯s ¡®attacking,¡¯ it should be detectable!¡±
Ling Mo focused intently on the ceiling and nced at the Little Zombie Puppet that had returned to him.
¡°I¡¯m human, and the Little Zombie Puppet is only at amon zombie level¡ Comparatively, it¡¯s less likely to attract the Monster¡¯s attention¡¡±
As for Yu Shiran and ck Silk, Ling Mo had them waiting outside for support.
There¡¯s also a ¡°production machine¡± for the Hallucinogen, lurking in the shadows¡
Chapter 706: The Terrifying Long Hair
Chapter 706: The Terrifying Long Hair
As the distance between the zombie puppet and the main body rapidly closed, Ling Mo¡¯s concentration reached its peak!
Human beings have an innate fear of the unknown.
But in this state of heightened focus, Ling Mo felt a hint of excitement!
This was a Monster stronger than a Bird Zombie, which meant it was at least at the King level or higher!
Moreover, Ling Mo was in a much better state nowpared to when he faced the Bird Zombie.
¡°Even if I can¡¯t kill it, I still have a fallback n¡¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s thoughts were incredibly calm. As long as he could stop this Monster from producing the rampage virus, Ye Lian and the others could be freed¡
His mission was singr: to fiercely beat this Monster in the shortest time possible!
Click click click¡The faint sound quickly approached, and Ling Mo stared at the corner, not daring to blink!
The zombie puppet was already severely wounded but still running desperately.
As long as it could hold on until it reached the main body, Ling Mo would seize the opportunity to strike first.
Feeling the relentless pursuit of the Monster above, the zombie puppet elerated with all its might and already fixed its gaze on the wall ahead.
No matter how fast it was, there would definitely be a moment of stasis when turning¡
Charge straight ahead!
As it was about to crash into the wall, the zombie puppet suddenly leaped, its foot stomping forcefully on the wall. Using the rebound force, it turned andnded right in front of Ling Mo.
In that instant, Ling Mo, who was controlling the zombie puppet, could even clearly feel a chill brushing past its scalp.
This kind of life-and-death crisis, felt so vividly, gave Ling Mo a strange thrill.
¡°No wonder people always seek danger even in peacetime. Walking the line of death is terrifying, but also exhrating¡¡±
Ling Mo realized that as he got closer to the virus source, he was inevitably being influenced.
¡°Bang!¡±
As the zombie puppetnded, a Dark Shadow appeared before Ling Mo¡¯s eyes.
Upon just a nce, Ling Mo felt his hair stand on end.
What is this thing?!
At first nce, it looked like a giant mass of a woman¡¯s long hair!
It was covered in a colorless, odorless, transparent mucus, appearing as though it had just been pulled out from water.
But to call it hair the way it moved was just too active¡
As for a mutation beast¡ Ling Mo had never heard of a creature that grew so much ¡°hair.¡±
But thinking of ck Silk, Ling Mo was no longer surprised.
These days, nothing strange is surprising anymore¡
Who knows what this Monster looked like before; after all, it has now evolved into this form¡
Those ¡°hairs¡± were probing out from the gaps in the ceiling panels, while the Monster¡¯s main body was still hidden within the Ceiling.
Its evolution into this form was probably rted to its life habits.
Seeing the zombie puppet rushing toward him, Ling Mo remained motionless.
Less than ten meters away!
In an instant, dozens of prepared Tentacles suddenly materialized!
After a series of dense clicks, those ¡°hairs¡± were immediately pinned in ce.
Dozens of holes appeared within a one-meter radius centered on the ¡°hairs.¡± Soon, more transparent Liquid began to flow out from some of these holes¡
¡°Hey, where¡¯s the blood?!¡±
Ling Mo was stunned. He had considered that this Monster might look bizarre, so he had included the hair in his attack range. But what was with just liquid and no blood?
Even the Hallucinogenic Virus Production Machine had blood in it!
But there was no time for Ling Mo to ponder; the Monster was evidently not severely affected and quickly approached again.
And this time, its target was directly Ling Mo!
¡°Damn it¡¡±
Another bunch of Tentacles stabbed forward, while the Little Zombie Puppet suddenly leaped, grasping a strand of the ¡°hair¡± and yanking it down fiercely.
As soon as the hair touched Ling Mo¡¯s hand, he felt the Little Zombie Puppet¡¯s skin being torn open, with a strand of hair even drilling inside¡
However, this pull sessfully broke the ceiling panel, causing a massive clump of ¡°hair¡± toe crashing down.
The Little Zombie Puppet quickly dodged aside, but not before a horrifying wound appeared on its hand.
Numerous blood lines, along with a strand of ¡°hair¡± that had lodged itself inside and was wriggling inward.
This sight made Ling Mo¡¯s scalp tingle. He hastily had the Little Zombie Puppet yank it out.
It wasn¡¯t easy to pull out¡
This ¡°hair,¡± though fine, was covered in barbs. When yanked out, it left a bruise mark under the Little Zombie Puppet¡¯s Arm.
¡°This is a real Monster¡¡±
Ling Mo slowly retreated in the direction of the restroom, his gaze locked on that mass of hair.
In the moment the hair fell, he also got a clear view of the Monster¡¯s full appearance.
In fact, its mainponent turned out to be a person¡
But just looking at the stuff oozing out of this person, you could tell it was merely a shell.
And judging by the body weight, it didn¡¯t resemble a normal adult¡¯s form.
This reminded Ling Mo of watery corpses, but it was a hundred times more disgusting.
The hairpletely covered the head part of the shell, as if it had really grown out of this person¡¯s body¡
¡°If a Zombie¡¯s hair could evolve into this, I¡¯d truly be impressed by the virus¡¯s creativity¡¡± Ling Mo inwardly rolled his eyes.
He had prepared his Tentacles, ready to directly attack the hair.
However, the Little Zombie Puppet¡¯s pull from before indicated that the hair was quite resilient, and Tentacle attacks might not be very effective.
Burning it probably wouldn¡¯t work either-it was too wet and might not catch fire, and it didn¡¯t seem like the Monster would give Ling Mo a chance¡
¡°Let¡¯s look for a weakness first¡¡±
Ling Mo stood still but kept his body tense, ready to react at any moment.
Tentacles were already in ce to prevent the hair from invading his body.
The hair wiggled a couple of times, then slowly turned over.
To Ling Mo¡¯s surprise, the supposedly human-shaped shell also started to move¡
¡°You¡¯ve got to be kidding me¡¡±
Watching the awkward movements of the shell, a chill ran down Ling Mo¡¯s spine.
He nced closely and suddenly realized¡
No wonder it could move; a lot of hair had prated it¡
However, the Monster could barely stand up and clearly couldn¡¯t make any precise movements.
Ling Mo targeted several joints in rapid session, but it only made the Monster kneel without stopping its movements.
¡°Attacking the shell doesn¡¯t affect the main body¡ Speaking of which, why do mutation beasts always target human bodies?¡±
Don¡¯t they know how horrifying that is!
This question popped up once again at an inopportune time; Ling Mo just couldn¡¯t wrap his head around it.
Mutation beasts should just be beasts, why do they keep fixating on human bodies¡
Ling Mo couldn¡¯t tell the original form of this mass of Hair, but during its attempt to stand up, he caught a glimpse of a clue.
This was essentially a horror version of a wig¡
A pitch-ck hood entirely covered the shell¡¯s head, with the faint outline of facial features still visible.
The hood was about a finger thick, making it hard to discern the features clearly. Nheless, this only added to its horrifying appearance.
The Hair grew from the top of the hood, likely split into two groups: one inside and the other outside.
The Hair inside the hood prated the shell¡¯s interior, securing the hood firmly to it and enabling the shell to move.
The Hair outside was for attacking.
¡°This is quite simr to ck Silk¡¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but think.
If ck Silk knew what he was thinking, it would probably go on a rampage¡
ck Silk was definitely in the ¡®mild appearance¡¯ category, while this ¡°wig¡± was definitely the ¡®make you go weak at the knees¡¯ type¡
The ¡°wig¡± obviously couldn¡¯t speak, and its Intelligence was indeterminable.
Since it was a mutation beast, its exact level couldn¡¯t be judged either.
¡°In terms of damage potential¡ it should be at the King level. But this unique form makes it much stronger than Zombies of the same level¡¡±
At this point, Ling Mo had quietly retreated to the restroom door, ready to make an escape at any moment.
But before escaping, he had to give this ¡°wig¡± a good beating.
While the ¡°wig¡± still struggled to stand up, Ling Mo¡¯s Tentacles wrapped around it once more.
This time, he bound all the Hair together, and one Tentacle directly stabbed toward the hood.
¡°This must be your main body!¡±
Chapter 707: The Wigs Obsession
Chapter 707: The Wigs Obsession
¡°Poof!¡±
This highly prating materialized tentacle struck heavily when the ¡°hood¡± waspletely unable to resist.
It hit right on the bridge of the nose!
¡°Crack!¡±
With a crisp sound, the nose, which had initially retained its shape, instantly copsed, caving in about three centimeters.
If it weren¡¯t for the ¡°hood¡± covering it, this tentacle would have created a crater on the head that resembled the surface of the moon.
And it would be the kind that¡¯s extremely horrifying to look at¡
Upon hearing that crisp sound, even Ling Mo felt a chill down his spine.
But immediately, his expression changed.A depression had appeared, but¡ the ¡°hood¡± wasn¡¯t punctured!
As the mental energy was exhausted in the impact, the caved-in part surprisingly started to slowly bulge back out.
Although the nose couldn¡¯t recover, it returned to the same level as the cheeks¡
This is just way too stic!
On this tentacle, Ling Mo had infused arge amount of mental energy.
If his target had been the concrete ground instead of the ¡°hood,¡± he would have easily created a hole at least half a finger deep.
He had considered the possibility that he might not be able to pierce through the ¡°hood¡±pletely, but he never expected this kind of result.
The ¡°hood¡± remained unscathed, without even a white mark, while the shell was torn apart but immediately filled back in¡
Ling Mo tried to control himself not to imagine the scene inside the ¡°hood,¡± as the thought of it made his willpower waver due to disgust.
¡°I was wrong, this monster is much weirder than ck Silk¡¡±
This was the strongest existence among the ¡°Wigs¡±¡
¡°What should I do?¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s mind raced. He could already feel the throbbing paining from his temple.
Those ¡°hairs¡± were slowly working their way out. Although their movements were not aggressive, their force, akin to an abandoned vehiclepressor, put immense pressure on Ling Mo.
If he continued to wear himself out against it, his psychic power would reach a dangerous level of depletion.
Most importantly, this Monster kept secreting that Liquid¡
The ¡°Hair¡± that extended deep within the shell was connected to the ¡°Hair¡± on the outside. That Liquid was drawn from inside the shell and then flowed onto the external ¡°Hair¡±.
The Liquid didn¡¯t have any odor, but with Ling Mo standing so close to it for a while, his inner excitement kept growing stronger¡
The Little Zombie Puppet¡¯s resistance also became more intense, which, in effect, further increased Ling Mo¡¯s psychic power consumption.
¡°This Monster must be a master of drugging! It keeps drugging you during the fight!¡± Ling Mo now understood why the Bird Zombie had to flee. To this Monster, he definitely counted as top-tier delicacy, and in Cuihu, the ¡°Wig¡± would undoubtedly keep causing trouble for him every few days.
The Bird Zombie was powerful and fast, so escaping posed no issue, but defeating the ¡°Wig¡± was another matter.
In a short time, it wouldn¡¯t be able to get rid of the ¡°Wig,¡± and if dragged out, it would continue to be drugged¡
¡°I should have named it Elizabeth¡¡± Ling Mo thought, ¡°¡®Wig¡¯ must have a deep obsession with Elizabeth¡¡±
¡°Click, click!¡±
The ¡°Wig¡¯s¡± head suddenly twisted as if it was ¡°looking up¡± at Ling Mo.
Startled, Ling Mo didn¡¯t have time to think. He shot out two more Tentacles.
This time, his force was even more intense than before, just to see how extraordinary the ¡°Hood¡¯s¡± defensive capability was.
¡°Poof, poof!¡±
The ¡°Wig¡¯s¡± head jerked back more than a hundred degrees, the angle extremely eerie.
However, after two seconds, the ¡°click, click¡± sound came from within the ¡°Hood¡± again.
At the same time, the face that had turned backward slowly twisted back to the front.
Ling Mo felt chills down his spine. This was beyond bizarre¡
The additional two depressions on the face were once again filled, and Ling Mo didn¡¯t need to guess what the filling material was¡
¡°Wait¡ this shell is not just a vessel, is it?¡±
Ling Mo suddenly had a realization.
With the preconceived notion from the watery corpses, Ling Mo hadn¡¯t paid much attention to this shell.
He had initially thought it was just for containing Liquid, but the state of the ¡°Hood¡± made him rethink his assumption.
It¡¯s not that simple¡
¡°Could it be¡ like a Spider?¡±
A hint of shock shed in Ling Mo¡¯s eyes.
Although the ¡°Wig¡± bore no resemnce to a Spider, the simrity in their modus operandi was striking!
The ¡°Hood¡± itself shouldn¡¯t be able to secrete that much Liquid, but if it could produce some special solution and had beforehand digested most of the body¡¯s flesh and blood into rampage virus Liquid, then¡ that could exin why this shell, while maintaining its general shape, had such an obviously disproportionate weight.
Moreover, its twisted form clearly indicated the loss of many internal organs¡
But the most crucial insight came from Ling Mo¡¯s sensations when he attacked the head. Though the bones were intact, there was no resistance once he pierced through¡
The head must have beenpletely hollowed out¡
¡°Truly a monstrous pervert!¡± Ling Mo shuddered, this Monster was beyond bizarre-it was a literal miracle of horror!
Moreover, living on the Ceiling, its early survival rate was astonishingly high!
By now, it had essentially be the undisputed dominant force in Cuihu¡
This wasn¡¯t just about its lethality but its methods.
Had Ling Mo and hispanions not discovered it, and if this Monster continued its evolution, it might have turned evenrger areas intoplete no-go zones.
Who knows what terrifying super Monster it could ultimately be!
¡°Thankfully, it¡¯s not a Progenitor¡ but the virus it secretes continuously affects the surrounding Zombies. As these Zombies devour each other, their mutations would naturally be freakish¡ In that sense, it could be considered a half-Progenitor¡¡±
Ling Mo now deeply dreaded this Monster. His psychic tentacles kept attacking, but his focus had shifted to the shell.
Unable to break through the ¡°Hood,¡± he had to destroy the shell first!
Ling Mo was also concerned thatpletely breaking it open might cause a massive Liquid explosion, so he targeted only the joints.
Even if the ¡°Hair¡± acted as a flexible support, shattering the bones entirely ought to hinder it somewhat¡
¡°Poof, poof, poof, poof, poof!¡±
The ¡°Wig¡± almost copsed to the ground. Although its Arms could still twist in an exceedingly eerie manner, it was basically incapable ofunching any more attacks.
Ling Mo kept his psychic tentacles firmly wrapped around its Hair, but he could feel the resistance was gradually growing stronger. He knew he had little time left!
This Monster wasn¡¯t familiar with his attack methods and had suffered because of it. But whether this suffering would trante into actual harm depended on Ling Mo¡¯s skills!
Seeing that the shell was almost destroyed and the ¡°Wig¡± might break free at any moment, Ling Mo didn¡¯t immediately back away.
Not a single second could be wasted!
Once again, his tentacles struck out, this time targeting the previously shattered nose area!
A frenzied barrage from his materialized tentacles!
Each tentacle hit the same spot, which had just been filled in again, but soon the depression reappeared.
And with the relentless onught, the depression never got a chance to fill back up!!
¡°I don¡¯t believe your durability is that amazing¡¡±
In mere seconds, Ling Mo¡¯s tentacles had attacked the spot no less than a hundred times!
If it were physical movements, Ling Mo could never have reached this level.
But the tentacle attacks were just a thought away for him. As long as Ling Mo stayed focused, his psychic power was strong enough, and his neural reaction speed was quick enough-he could do it!
However, the consumption of mental energy in those few seconds was terrifying. By the end of the attack, Ling Mo even felt his mind go nk for a moment.
This nkness was due to the high-intensity short-term energy drain, not because his mental energy had beenpletely depleted.
¡°Huff¡ huff¡¡±
Gasping for breath, Ling Mo shot out another tentacle.
¡°Squish!¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s eyes brightened up instantly. At that moment, he felt like he had punctured a balloon!
That mass of Hair trembled violently, as if it were in tremendous pain!
But Ling Mo didn¡¯t have much time to celebrate; a tremendous force suddenly struck. His psychic tentacles couldn¡¯t hold on any longer; the intangible mental energy copsed instantly, and the binding force on the ¡°Wig¡± vanished!
Seeing the massive clump of Hair rolling towards him, Ling Mo hurriedly stepped back. The Little Zombie Puppet darted forward, grabbed the ¡°Wig,¡± and forcefully yanked it away from Ling Mo.
Chapter 708: The Jellyfish Running Wild on the Ground
Chapter 708: The Jellyfish Running Wild on the Ground
However, the power of the ¡°wig¡± was strong. Even though the little zombie puppet exerted all its strength, it only managed to drag the ¡°wig¡± back less than half a meter before a strand of ¡°hair¡±shed out, coiling around it and violently throwing it back.
Instantly, Ling Mo felt a pulling pain at his temple. Although the ¡°hair¡± seemed slow, the speed and power it could unleash in a moment were undeniably formidable.
But Ling Mo couldn¡¯t afford to be distracted at this moment; he had been waiting for this very instant of vulnerability!
His psychic tentacle shot out again, not for binding this time, but for strangtion!
He hadn¡¯t used this move earlier so he could maximize its impact.
The form of the ¡°wig¡± was peculiar, making it difficult to locate a fatal point.
Even though Ling Mo¡¯s furious beating just now had torn the ¡°hood,¡± the actual damage inflicted was limited.
The series of attacks were essentially probes. With his previous experience dealing with King level Zombies, Ling Mo definitely wouldn¡¯t underestimate this mutation beast that was akin to a King level Zombie!
Through probing, he had confirmed that this mutation creature had low intelligence but possessed incredibly robust defensive capabilities and formidable attack methods!Even if it stopped to let Ling Mo hit it, he was not confident he could kill the ¡°wig¡± before depleting all his psychic power.
However, no matter how sturdy its physical defenses were, in the realm of psychic power, it was absolutely at a disadvantage against Ling Mo!
Taking advantage of the moment when it was injured and distracted, Ling Mo decisively unleashed his trump card!
Upon the psychic strangtion, the ¡°wig¡± twisted, and its ¡°hair¡± entangled together.
Ling Mo¡¯s vision darkened, but he was ted.
It worked!
The ¡°wig¡± struggled and lifted its head, revealing a ¡°ck face¡± with a bloody hole in it.
Although only the blurred outline of its eyes was visible, Ling Mo suddenly felt a chill as if the ¡°wig¡± was fiercely ring at him.
Strike while it¡¯s weak, finish it off!
Ling Mo had not ced much hope in the effectiveness of the psychic strangtion, and he was even prepared to escape. However, he didn¡¯t expect that seizing the opportunity would allow a single strangtion to inflict such significant damage on the ¡°wig.¡±
At this critical moment, it was essential to press the advantage!
Countless tentacles shot out, enveloping the ¡°wig¡¯s¡± psychic light clusteryer byyer.
Each time the ¡°wig¡± twisted, it prompted another round of psychic strangtion from Ling Mo.
During the process of strangtion, numerous images shed before Ling Mo¡¯s eyes.
Although the ¡°wig¡± had low intelligence, it possessed a certain level of memory capacity.
However, these fragments held almost no reference value for Ling Mo.
Yet, the rapid depletion of his psychic power,bined with the interference brought by these fragments, intensified the impact of the rampage virus on Ling Mo.
The sense of unease quickly magnified, and in a moment of blurred vision, Ling Mo even saw countless strands of ¡°hair¡± suddenly lunging toward him.
¡°Ah!¡±
Just as Ling Mo let out a low cry of rm in his mind, he snapped back to consciousness.
In that split second, a bundle of ¡°hair¡± had almost reached Ling Mo¡¯s feet.
With his skin crawling, Ling Mo delivered another psychic strangtion to the ¡°wig.¡±
The ¡°hair¡± convulsed, giving Ling Mo an opportunity to retreat.
After creating some distance, Ling Mo felt a wave of lingering fear.
When the psychic strangtion initially seeded, he was somewhat surprised, but it was clear now that he couldn¡¯t afford to let his guard down for even a moment.
This mutation creature¡¯s strengthy not in its attack but in its unique ability.
As long as one fought it, they would inevitably be affected by the rampage virus.
The fact that zombies ignored it revealed that once in a rampage, they would overlook this virus source, making them easy prey for the ¡°wig¡± when the time came.
¡°That was close¡¡±
Ling Mo gritted his teeth and forced himself to stay focused.
Heunched another barrage of psychic attacks, while at the same time, he slowly retreated further back to avoid being affected by the rampage virus again.
With his psychic power intensely concentrated, Ling Mo lost count of how many times he had attacked, or how much time had passed.
It wasn¡¯t until a strong dizziness hit him that he suddenly snapped back to reality, eyes wide open and gasping for breath, as he looked towards the ¡°wig.¡±
¡°Whew¡¡±
Ling Mo shook his head vigorously, then cautiously kept his eyes on the ¡°wig¡± for a while.
The strands of ¡°hair¡± were still trembling slightly, but the shell hadpletely ceased all activity.
¡°No way¡ It stopped moving?¡± Ling Mo suppressed his headache and extended another psychic tentacle to probe the ¡°wig¡¯s¡± psychic activity.
It really had stopped¡
Ling Mo felt his whole body cken with relief. This clump of ¡°hair¡± was truly tough to deal with¡
At that moment, he found even moving his fingers difficult-not because hecked physical strength, but because his psychic power had been drained so much.
¡°No, I still need to deal with this¡¡±
Ling Mo struggled to stand up straight. The ¡°wig¡± may have stopped moving, but it was only because its psychic light cluster was damaged. It would quickly regain its activity.
When that happened, it would be Ling Mo who would be in trouble.
¡°Better burn it¡¡±
Ling Mo needed to get his hands on the mutation beast¡¯s viral hive, but at that moment he was too exhausted to carefully extract it. With its monstrous defensive capability and peculiar ¡°wig¡± appearance, where could he even begin?
Anyway, after burning it, the viral hive would naturally remain intact.
Although it was difficult to burn, the fact that the ¡°wig¡± couldn¡¯t move for the time being was a significant weakness.
Ling Mo could take his time adding mmable materials¡
However, just as he put down his backpack and started rummaging for something to set a fire, a white blur suddenly shot out from the backpack.
The sudden movement startled Ling Mo, but when he focused his eyes, he was dumbfounded.
It was¡ a jellyfish!
This helmet-like jellyfish had always been deted in his backpack, and Ling Mo hadn¡¯t paid much attention to it. He asionally injected it with a bit of psychic power, essentially keeping it alive.
He didn¡¯t expect it could now move on its own!
Ling Mo gazed at it carefully and noticed a circle of fine tentacles had grown along the lower edge.
These tentacles looked like tiny fringes, seemingly harmless, but with their rapid sweeping motions, they enabled the jellyfish to scurry around¡
At a nce, it looked like a glowing jellyfish running wild on the ground¡
The Jellyfish dashed straight for the Wig andnded on its main body with a ¡°p.¡±
Ling Mo was startled, but what happened next was even more astonishing.
As the Jellyfish¡¯s body began to swell, those strands of Hair started to move slowly.
If it weren¡¯t for the fact that the Wig¡¯s psychic activity hadn¡¯t changed, Ling Mo might have attacked again out of instinct.
Even so, he stared unblinkingly, fearing he might miss any detail.
The Hair was being pulled into the Jellyfish by its powerful suction, although only small portions were being absorbed at a time.
Soon, the Jellyfish¡¯s body started to rapidly turn blood-red¡
¡°Huh! Isn¡¯t it supposed to absorb psychic power¡¡± Ling Mo¡¯s eyes widened. When did this thing start drinking blood!?
In reality, the Jellyfish had already absorbed blood once, but Ye Lian hadn¡¯t told Ling Mo¡
These strands of Hair were actually like straws. Though the Jellyfish couldn¡¯t break through the Wig¡¯s main body, it could effectively utilize the straws.
¡°But what will it evolve into after absorbing all this¡¡±
Ling Mo didn¡¯t stop the Jellyfish, but he did feel anxious about its future evolution.
Anything that sucked blood always made him feel uneasy¡
The Jellyfish was small, but it had a massive appetite when it came to blood.
Ling Mo waited a minute, but the Jellyfish still hadn¡¯t finished absorbing¡
During this process, the Wig kept twitching. Ling Mo, who had recovered a bit of his strength, executed another strangtion, causing it to go limp once more.
The dominant mutation creature of Cuihu City was subdued by a human and something that wasn¡¯t even considered a proper life form¡
By the time the Jellyfish had turnedpletely blood-red, the Hair had shriveled up like dried grass.
Any remaining Liquid on the Hair hadpletely vanished. Ling Mo grabbed the Jellyfish, poured some alcohol over the Hair, and lit a match. The me instantly roared to life.
The shell was not easy to burn, but the main body of this mutation creature no longer had any resistance.
With firelight reflecting on Ling Mo¡¯s face, he kept his gaze on the Jellyfish in his hand.
This Jellyfish is probably about to start evolving too¡
Chapter 709: Arrogant Bighead
Chapter 709: Arrogant Bighead
As soon as his psychic power slightly recovered, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t wait to switch perspectives.
Even though itsted less than two seconds, Ling Mo managed to see the oue he desired.
A Zombie that had just leapt at Ye Lian was struck away, and the Zombie behind it hesitated for a moment before charging forward¡
The appearance of this instinctive fear response indicated that the influence of the rampage virus had begun to gradually weaken. It would only be a matter of minutes before Ye Lian and the others could escape.
In fact, when Ling Mo lured the ¡°Wig¡± out of the Mall, the effectiveness of its influence had already started to decline. However, the real termination of this effect was due to its death; otherwise, it would have continued to secrete indefinitely until this breeding-type hunt was over.
¡°Huff¡huff¡¡±
Xu Shuhan leaned against the wall, her hands covering her ears, breathing rapidly with reddened eyes.
When the Zombies initially swarmed in, her main feeling was simr to that of a normal person-full of panic.
But as the ughter continued and time passed, she gradually realized she was not afraid. On the contrary, she felt her blood boiling with excitement¡The continual sounds of bones cracking and blood sttering thrilled her. She even started to involuntarily imagine how exhrating it would be if she were the one tearing apart these Zombies¡¯ bodies.
The throbbing of her blood vessels under her skin became intense; she could even hear the sound of blood flowing through her carotid artery¡
However, when she reached for her neck, she suddenly snapped back to reality.
The pendant around her neck¡
Right, Ling Mo had taken it as a deposit¡
¡°No, I can¡¯t fully mutate¡¡±
Just as Xu Shuhan snapped out of her fear, she heard Xia Na¡¯s voice: ¡°Stay awake, don¡¯t forget what I told you.¡±
She looked up at Xia Na and was instantly startled by her unusual red and ck eyes.
But as time ticked by, even though she desperately covered her ears and avoided watching the carnage, the sound of blood flowing echoed incessantly in her mind, and her heart pounded as if it were about to leap out of her throat!
However, just as Xu Shuhan felt she couldn¡¯t hold on any longer, she suddenly realized that, unknowingly, she seemed much calmer¡
She slowly turned her head to look at Ye Lian and the others.
Why had the number of Zombies decreased¡
The Zombies in the distance appeared to have stopped converging¡
On the contrary, they seemed wary, keeping their distance from Ye Lian and the three girls¡
¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Xu Shuhan asked, her voice trembling.
Ye Lian and the others exchanged nces. Although they were Ling Mo¡¯s Zombie Puppets, they were notpletely under his control like little Zombies. Instead, they maintained a psychic link with him.
Within the range of the rampage virus, they had gradually started to feel its effects.
However, being Senior Zombies, the impact on them was quite limited.
When the effect began to weaken, they noticed the anomaly immediately.
¡°This chaotic fight broke out unusually,¡± Xia Na said.
Ye Lian and Li Yalin felt the same way but couldn¡¯t pinpoint exactly what was abnormal. They just nodded in agreement.
Xia Na looked towards the direction of the Staff Passage and said, ¡°Ling-Ge¡¯s situation¡ let¡¯s hurry!¡±
She abruptly said, then immediately swung her Scythe towards the Zombies in front of her.
Ye Lian and Li Yalin didn¡¯t ask further questions, seemingly understandingpletely, and charged forward as well.
Xu Shuhan, on the other hand, remained squatting in shock, and a few secondster, she muttered, ¡°What did she say? I didn¡¯t understand any of that¡¡±
¡°Squish.¡±
Ling Mo squeezed the Jellyfish in his palm, noticing that its body structure hadn¡¯t changed much.
Having confirmed that Ye Lian and the others were out of danger, Ling Mo finally rxedpletely. As he slowly recovered, he began to observe the Jellyfish in his hand.
Held tightly in his grasp, the Jellyfish¡¯s circle of soft tentacles gently scraped against Ling Mo¡¯s palm. However, this movement seemed less like a struggle and more like a mild reaction to being squeezed.
¡°Since it actively came out to forage, it likely indicates an evolved feeding instinct¡¡± Ling Mo turned the Jellyfish over, examining it meticulously but unable to confirm whether it showed any early signs of intelligence.
¡°However, it seems to remember me¡ Having developed a rudimentary memory, it could be considered a mutation creature.¡±
It was hard to imagine that this thing used to be an organ. Ling Mo thought it most likely that it was originally a rtively independent entity. Upon separating from its host, it would start self-evolving and mutating to adapt to its new environment.
Ling Mo had fed it with his mental energy several times; during its initial evolutionary stage, it might have imprinted on him in some way.
He tried holding the Jellyfish up to his face and mobilized a bit of his newly recovered psychic power.
The speed of the tentacle swipes immediately increased, but the Jellyfish remained nestled in Ling Mo¡¯s palm.
Ling Mo decided to conjure a thin Tentacle from his psychic light cluster, dangling it in front of the Jellyfish like a decoy.
The Jellyfish began to spin, and its red body started pulsating, looking quite restless¡ if it had emotions, that is.
A dozen seconds passed, yet it took no further action.
¡°Although I don¡¯t know what it will evolve into¡ it seems like I¡¯ve got a great deal here,¡± Ling Mo thought, feeling quite pleased with the Jellyfish and then nced at the burning ¡°Wig.¡±
The evolution of mutation beasts was already terrifying; mysterious creatures like this evolving could yield even more astonishing results¡
And being able to control it without psychic power was a first for Ling Mo.
He felt a bit curious, but the Jellyfish seemed to tire, its tentacles gradually retreating and its entire body going still in Ling Mo¡¯s palm.
However, Ling Mo could sense its surface still quivering, as if it were digesting what it had just absorbed.
¡°Hopefully, its evolution won¡¯t disappoint me,¡± Ling Mo muttered, flipping his hand to slip the Jellyfish into his backpack. Just as he was about to stand up, he froze suddenly.
¡°Now I see why there hasn¡¯t been a majormotion. So you managed not to turn on each other? Quite strange¡ I don¡¯t know what¡¯s up with those Zombies, but they managed to resist even after being catalyzed¡ or perhaps you fled here?¡±
A peculiar, mocking voice suddenly erupted from behind Ling Mo.
Ling Mo¡¯s expression turned grim, and he didn¡¯t move hastily.
He gazed at the new shadow cast before him, a cold glint flickering in his eyes.
Yu Shiran and Xiao Bai had not sent any alert signals, indicating that this person had snuck past them.
To evade them¡ this individual must be beyond Leader-Level¡
¡°Haha! Did you really take down this guy?¡± The figure¡¯s voice grew excited, clearly referring to the burning ¡°Wig¡± on the ground.
¡°That¡¯s impressive! We couldn¡¯t even fight back against it; couldn¡¯t even locate it. Any approach was detected instantly, and it would go berserk¡¡±
Though the figure¡¯s tone was awkward, the excitement was evident: ¡°I intended for you all to turn on each other and then pick up the pieces while you were busy escaping¡ Honestly, I didn¡¯t expect you to even find it, let alone injure it¡¡±
¡°Turns out even lowly humans can be this capable¡ hahaha¡¡±
Ling Mo kept his focus on the shadow on the ground, noting the distinct, oversized head.
So this is the Zombie behind the Hallucinogen traps¡
He had considered the possibility that a Zombie was behind all this. However, the intelligence of this bighead Zombie surpassed his expectations.
Using others to kill and capitalizing on chaos¡ these strategies were concocted by a Zombie!
Just as the Zombie couldn¡¯t fathom ¡°Wig¡± being taken down by a human, Ling Mo¡¯s perception of Zombies was also rapidly evolving.
¡°Judging by its stealth abilities, it¡¯s clear it hasn¡¯t only evolved in intelligence¡¡± Ling Mo thought, trying to buy more time¡
¡°The fire¡¯s almost out!¡±
The bighead suddenly shouted.
Ling Mo didn¡¯t avert his gaze, quietly channeling his newly recovered psychic power to form a Tentacle.
He was ready to strike the moment the bighead made a move.
¡°Go, pick up that red thing for me.¡± The bighead¡¯s next sentence nearly made Ling Mo choke.
¡°Don¡¯t just stand there, lowly human.¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s eyes grew cold. Great, it¡¯s an arrogant Zombie.
Chapter 710: A Zombie World, Incomprehensible to Humans
Chapter 710: A Zombie World, Iprehensible to Humans
The ¡°red stuff¡± Bighead mentioned was precisely the hive of ¡°Wig.¡±
As the me gradually weakened, a red viral hive began to emerge from the charred ck mass that emitted a burnt smell.
Although it was scorched, the hive remainedpletely unaffected.
Mutation creatures like ¡°Wig¡± and ck Silk had actually transcended the category of mutation beasts. Their hives were also significantly different from those of ordinary mutation beasts.
With just a nce, Ling Mo was able to identify two distinct differences.
Firstly, the size was very small, and secondly, the color.
Ling Mo had never seen a hive that was so intensely red, almost to the point of turning ck.
Moreover, the hive seemed to be more like a lesion, but now it was twitching slightly as if it were still alive.
This alone was enough to determine that it contained a terrifying amount of virus!How much virus gel could this thing be worth¡
He had risked his life to take down ¡°Wig,¡± and now Bighead appeared out of nowhere to rob him¡
Robbing him was one thing, but Bighead went further by ordering Ling Mo to obediently hand over the hive with both hands!
Evil Zombie!
Furiously, Ling Mo mentally branded it as such.
He didn¡¯t rush to act; the more time he dragged, the more he could recover¡
¡°Ha, scared silly?¡± Bighead even knew how to mock. ¡°I can Sensing the aura of those Zombies. I can kill you before they get here.¡±
This evil zombie could even threaten!
¡°In your human terms, I can crush you to death anytime I want now.¡± Bighead was addicted to taunting. It seemed to genuinely enjoy this cat-and-rat game.
Damn it, I¡¯m the rat now¡ Ling Mo fumed inwardly.
From Bighead¡¯s articte way of speaking, at the very least, it was clear that in terms of Intelligence, it had already surpassed all the Zombies Ling Mo had encountered so far.
¡°This mutant creature hive is suitable for Li Yalin, and this Bighead¡¯s¡ is definitely suitable for Xia Na,¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but think.
Bighead¡¯s Intelligence had at least reached the standard of an adult human.
However, Intelligence and quick thinking are two different things. But as it stood, this evil Zombie¡¯s thinking was still quite agile.
¡°Hurry up, or I¡¯ll eat you. Humans are very afraid of bing prey to other Creatures, right? I found some information in my memory that says if humans are eaten alive, they experience intense fear during the process.¡±
Bighead shook his head and said, ¡°That¡¯s why humans be prey¡¡±
¡°Great logic¡¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes.
After all, it¡¯s still a Zombie. Its understanding of some basic issues was entirely on a different channelpared to humans.
¡°But actually, I appreciate some of humans¡¯ actions. You see, my Mate didn¡¯t know how to learn these things, so you killed it¡ Well, actually, you half-killed it. I finished it off and gained evolution from it¡ But I¡¯ll still me its death on you.¡±
Bighead talked a lot, and¡ was very domineering!
Ling Mo felt frustrated. So, Bighead had already intercepted once.
But to think it would kill its own Mate ¨C this once again refreshed Ling Mo¡¯s understanding of Zombies.
Ordinary Zombies would never do this¡ but clearly, this one was no ordinary Zombie!
It had Devoured the Bird Zombie¡¯s mother hive. Now the value of the mother hive in its body was rising¡
¡°Want to eat me¡ you¡¯re wee to try.¡±
This Zombie¡¯s Intelligence indeed surpassed most of its kind, but Ling Mo was still human¡
He slowly moved toward the mother hive, casting asional nces at the door of the Restroom.
¡°Hahaha¡¡± Seeing the human obediently listening, Bighead appeared exceedingly proud.
Judging by its experience, it hadn¡¯t interacted much with humans. Although the human in front of it smelled delicious, it was more interested in some questions about Ling Mo than in eating him.
The me hadpletely extinguished by now. Ling Mo bent down to pick up the mother hive, then slowly turned around, subtly blocking the door.
Ling Mo spected that this Zombie likely had significant psychic power as well. To avoid giving anything away, he intentionally showed a look of surprise when he turned around.
A psychic light cluster fluctuated briefly, and a psychicmand was sent out.
At the same time, the doorknob on that Restroom door began to turn slowly.
However, the surprise he initially feigned became genuine when he got a clear look at Bighead.
After hearing Bighead¡¯s series of arrogant remarks,bined with its cold voice, Ling Mo expected to see a ferocious-looking Zombie¡
But when he turned his head¡ what was up with this huge Bald Man?
And those tiny eyes like mung beans, though clearly a dark reddish-purple, weren¡¯t scary at all. They actually seemed quite funny!
The eyes were already small enough, so why squint them even more¡
And that tiny mouth-could it really bite anyone? Did it need a Straw to work?
What was with those stick-thin arms and legs? Did all its nourishment go straight to its head?
For a moment, Ling Mo really felt like he was struck by a bolt from the blue. If this was a contest of ugliness, this one was surely the ugliest he¡¯d ever seen!
Especially that big Bald Man head-it¡¯s incredibly distracting!
Bighead nced at Ling Mo with some confusion, then seemed to understand.
It chuckled and shook its head while sitting on the windowsill: ¡°Weak human¡ it¡¯s strange how you manage to keep those Zombies from killing you.¡±
¡°Do you think I look impressive? I found this look in my memories; it seems many people liked to make themselves look like this¡¡± Bighead¡¯s speech was quite scattered, andbined with the Zombie¡¯s peculiar thought patterns, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t fathom what it was thinking.
Ordinary Zombies had just one thought when they saw him: Eat.
Although Bighead¡¯s eyes also emitted a Red Glimmer while looking at him, it seemed to have other intentions as well.
Bighead stopped talking halfway through and closed its mouth.
Ling Mo waited for two seconds, puzzled why it had stopped speaking, only to see that it was looking at him pitifully.
What did that mean? Ling Mo was momentarily stunned, and then his eyelids twitched.
Was this guy waiting for him to respond?
Damn, it must¡¯ve melted its brain during its evolution¡
However, this was actually a good way to buy time. Holding the mother hive, Ling Mo thought seriously for a moment and then said, ¡°Is it some kind of cosmetic body modification?¡±
He really struggled toe up with that¡
Some people inject saline into their heads to form big lumps. This Zombie went ahead and evolved itself like that, so it seems it¡¯s quite trendy¡
¡°No!¡± Bighead squinted its tiny eyes and replied angrily.
Ling Mo stared at its enormous Bald Man head¡ Could it be cosying a celebrity?
A Zombie fanboy?
But he hadn¡¯t heard of many people shaving their heads¡
¡°It¡¯s a bobblehead,¡± Bighead said proudly.
Ling Mo almost facepalmed. How long ago was that popr¡?
¡°Well¡ you know, humans usually do that for a joke, right?¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°What¡¯s a joke?¡± Bighead rolled his eyes as he tried to recall, clearly unaware that he had turned his own body into a joke¡
Of course, Ling Mo wouldn¡¯t offer an exnation. The longer this dragged on, the better¡
But Bighead¡¯s seemingly insignificantments actually challenged one of Ling Mo¡¯s long-held beliefs.
He had always thought that the evolution and mutation of Zombies and mutation beasts were mostly determined by the Virus itself, based on their condition and the external environment¡
But listening to Bighead, it sounded like they could influence it themselves?!
During Ye Lian¡¯s evolution, Ling Mo¡¯s biggest concern was whether she¡¯d develop some bizarre mutation. If such a mutation became noticeable, they could no longer blend in with humans.
Identity exposure and Superpower leaks would be extremely dangerous for Ling Mo and his female Zombies.
Even Xu Shuhan, now aware of Ye Lian¡¯s Zombie nature and who had voluntarily chosen to keep it a secret, might not remain so calm if she knew they were under Ling Mo¡¯s Control.
So keeping Ye Lian¡¯s identity hidden remained a crucial aim for Ling Mo.
Evolution and mutation were vital parts of this!
And this was an aspect that Ling Mo had always felt powerless to control¡
Chapter 711: Dude, We Really Have a Connection!
Chapter 711: Dude, We Really Have a Connection!
¡°So, you¡¯re saying you wanted to evolve into this by yourself?¡± Ling Mo asked tentatively.
His voice perfectly masked a faint ¡°click¡± sound. The door handle had stopped moving, and the door lightly shook, revealing a narrow, inconspicuous gap.
But Ling Mo wasn¡¯t in a hurry to escape. This Zombie saw him as someone it could kill at any moment, so it wouldn¡¯t strike immediately. Ling Mo took this opportunity to extract some information from its mouth.
Bighead answered proudly, ¡°Hmph, do you even have to ask? Have you ever seen another Zombie that looks like me? However, based on my memory, you humans all wish you could turn into something like me. How about it? Were you stunned by my beauty just now?¡±
¡°Yeah, scared me to death¡¡± Ling Mo tugged at the corner of his mouth. He really meant this; there was no pretense.
But¡ what human would want to turn into that!
¡°Hahahaha¡¡± Bighead was very pleased. It looked at Ling Mo like an ant, but this ant was interesting enough that it temporarily didn¡¯t have the urge to crush him.
¡°So, can every Zombie be like you?¡± Ling Mo further inquired.
That kind of gaze made Ling Mo uneasy, but it wasn¡¯t enough to make him lose his temper.Bighead found Ling Mo increasingly interesting. This human actually dared to ask it questions!
In fact, Bighead had encountered human Survivors before, but those human Survivors became extremely frantic as soon as they saw him. When they heard him speak, they would show expressions of both fear and disgust, shouting things like ¡°Monster.¡±
But aside from appearing very surprised when he first saw it, this human showed no particr signs of terror.
Bighead had high Intelligence, which meant it was more dangerous than typical Zombies but also more curious and eager to show off.
Bird Zombie was its Mate¡ but regarding this, Ling Mo always felt the Zombie¡¯s gender was a mystery¡ However, Bird Zombiecked Intelligence and couldn¡¯t engage in real conversation like Ling Mo could¡
¡°Hehe, humans really do ask a lot of questions. But that¡¯s good. My Mate never chats with me, isn¡¯t interested in human affairs, and only knows how to eat¡ sigh.¡± Bighead finished with a dramatically exaggerated sigh and shook his head.
Ling Mo¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. What kind of rtionship drama are you trying to pull here? You killed them¡ and ate them! And you still have the nerve to say they only knew how to eat¡ If Bird Zombie coulde back to life, they¡¯d be infuriated all over again!
¡°So, can they or can¡¯t they?¡± Ling Mo pressed further.
He didn¡¯t have time to listen to a Zombie¡¯s domestic squabbles!
It¡¯s not touching, it¡¯s downright creepy¡
¡°Impatient human¡¡± Bighead nced sideways at Ling Mo, squeezing his small eyes and casting a resentful look that sent a chill down Ling Mo¡¯s spine, almost making him want to bolt right there and then¡
¡°Actually, it might be¡ what you humans call the influence of the Subconscious.¡± Bighead looked smug again, squinting with anticipation at Ling Mo¡¯s reaction.
Although it looked down on humans, Bighead still found it quite enjoyable when a human sought its wisdom.
Ling Mo¡¯s mind raced ¨C so it was the Subconscious¡
This means an individual¡¯s thoughts are alsobined with the virus.
He hadn¡¯t considered this before¡
¡°So, that¡¯s how it is¡¡± Ling Mo said thoughtfully, nodding.
¡°Hehe, as one of your human sayings goes, dude, we really have a connection,¡± Bighead suddenly said.
Ling Mo almost fell over. He had already deciphered from Bighead¡¯s words that this Zombie had intentionally followed them. But it didn¡¯t seem to be seeking revenge for Bird Zombie, rather it had the same goal as Bird Zombie. And it was even greedier. It not only wanted to devour Ling Mo¡¯s group but was also interested in the ¡°Wig.¡±
This isn¡¯t a connection; it¡¯s tailing! Stalking! Sabotage!
¡°You don¡¯t believe me? Human, you seem very curious about us, and I am also very curious about humans. Isn¡¯t that what you call like-minded spirits? Hahahaha¡¡± Bighead pped his hands, then suddenly gave Ling Mo a cold look. ¡°The most intriguing thing about you¡ How did you end up with those Zombies? One of those Zombies even had other Creatures on it¡¡±
As Bighead spoke, his eyes grew darker in color. ¡°With you by my side, I could have an endless supply of advanced food, just like a broom, right?¡±
¡°A broom?¡±
Ling Mo quickly realized it meant ¡°Wig.¡±
But the implications of those words sent chills down Ling Mo¡¯s spine. No wonder it hadn¡¯t attacked yet; it was nning something far more sinister!
It was viewing Ling Mo as a food production machine!
¡°Zombies have learned to enve humans now¡ but you¡¯repletely mistaken¡¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s gaze also turned increasingly serious.
He had initially thought this Zombie was attracted by the scent of ¡°Wig,¡± but it turned out its real target was him. And there was no doubt about it ¨C falling into its hands would be a fate worse than death. Ye Lian and the others would be treated as the first batch of ¡°advanced food.¡±
This Zombie wasn¡¯t just the most intelligent one he had encountered, it was also the most cunning and ruthless!
¡°Come over here obediently, or I¡¯ll start eating you from your toes. That should be quite unpleasant for fragile humans, right? Hahaha¡¡± Bighead beckoned him with a finger.
This gesture was likely something it had learned from its memories, and it wasn¡¯t a bad imitation¡
¡°You want to eat me? Let¡¯s see if you have what it takes¡¡±
Before Ling Mo could finish his sentence, the door to the room burst open with a loud ¡°bang.¡± At the same moment, it was as if he had been yanked by an invisible rope, sending him flying backward.
Bighead¡¯s reflexes were evidently quick, but just as he moved, a force suddenly struck his neck.
Bighead, having be increasingly rxed during the conversation with Ling Mo, was caught off guard and stumbled backward.
¡°Human!¡± Bighead shouted angrily.
As Ling Mo sprang out of the restroom, his mind went nk for a moment.
But he gritted his teeth and immediately issued two psychicmands.
¡°Ling-Ge said we can move!¡± Xia Na eximed with bright eyes.
After dealing with the Zombies, they had nned to go look for Ling Mo, but instead, he had sent a ¡°hold position¡±mand.
Despite being puzzled, Ye Lian and the others strictly adhered to it.
Now, they finally received Ling Mo¡¯s next directive.
Bighead was momentarily caught off guard by Ling Mo¡¯s sneak attack. By the time Bigheadnded, Ling Mo was already at the restroom door.
Just as Bighead charged towards him, there was a sudden ¡°snap¡± sound, and he saw Ling Mo coldly tossing a lighter onto the floor.
¡°Huh?¡±
Bighead was momentarily stunned. Then he noticed that the ground was wet!
The smell of alcohol had been masked by the previous burnt odor. Ling Mo had managed to spill alcohol all over the ce while being flung backward!
The ignited mended on the alcohol, and in an instant, a wall of fire sprang up between Bighead and Ling Mo.
Without hesitation, Ling Mo turned and sprinted towards the mall.
Such a small fire wasn¡¯t going to seriously harm Bighead, especially since it wasn¡¯t directly set on him. It was mainly meant to buy some time.
From Bighead¡¯s previousments, Ling Mo knew that the Bird Zombie had survived a sea of mes, giving him an idea of the defensive capabilities of King level Zombie skin.
He didn¡¯t expect to burn this one half to death, just to slow it down a bit¡
¡°Arrghhhh!¡±
Bighead¡¯s furious roars echoed from behind, apanied by its angry shout, ¡°You¡¯ve lost even the most basic trust! Damn humans! You¡¯ve broken my heart!!!¡±
Ling Mo didn¡¯t look back, he just poured all his strength into running forward.
As the mes rose, Bighead was momentarily startled, jumping around in a panic.
The unfortunate image of the Bird Zombie was still fresh in his memory, and his curiosity about mes had now turned into sheer terror.
However, amidst his rage-filled cursing, Bighead quickly realized that themotion seemed rather small¡
The blue mes were burning in a straight line, not spreading out¡
Other than a few small mes licking his feet, he hadn¡¯t been seriously affected at all.
The tiny mes hadn¡¯t even hurt his skin, let alone caused any significant damage.
However, his pant legs were singed with a big patch of yellow, and the indignation from being made a fool drove Bighead into a frenzy.
¡°Humans!!!¡±
Chapter 712: Trip on My Tripwire
Chapter 712: Trip on My Tripwire
Ling Mo left Bighead¡¯s roar behind him, focusing solely on running forward desperately.
He worried that the guy might stop chasing him midway, so he kept running and saying, ¡°Actually, you probably just drank too much mmine, right? After merging with the virus, the side effects were infinitely amplified. But to make yourself look unique, you simply found a seemingly high-end excuse¡¡±
¡°Nonsense!¡± Bighead instantly got angry. As a zombie that highly valued its appearance, it had put a lot of effort into its evolutionary mutations! It had finally grown such a perfect big head, and this damned human had the nerve to attribute it to mmine!
¡°When I catch you, I¡¯ll rip your limbs off and eat them first!¡± Bighead roared.
¡°Can¡¯t you be a bit more creative¡¡±
Ling Mo was giving it his all at this point. He could actually use his tentacles a couple more times, but he couldn¡¯t use them recklessly. In terms of speed, he definitely couldn¡¯t outrun a King Level Zombie, even if it was intelligence-oriented.
If it got too close, his tentacles might help dy it.
Plus, this zombie also had hallucination abilities, which he had to guard against.
Ling Mo guessed that Bighead, like ¡°Wig,¡± used virus secretion to utilize this mutation ability¡He couldn¡¯t give it a chance!
Bighead was also annoyed. When had it ever been cursed by a human like this!
Other humans would be so frightened upon seeing it that they couldn¡¯t even speak properly, let alone have the time to mock it¡
And¡ this human clearly looked weak, yet why could he run so fast!
Bighead didn¡¯t realize that Ling Mo¡¯s weakness was mental and had nothing to do with his body.
His physical strength was barely depleted; he was just too exhausted mentally to control his body movements.
But after recovering some psychic power, he was practically back to full strength¡
Still, this human couldn¡¯t possibly outrun it!
Bighead thought angrily, and as soon as it turned a corner, it suddenly felt something catch its foot, sending it sprawling forward.
Ling Mo¡¯s face turned pale, but he forced a smile and said, ¡°Idiot, that¡¯s called a tripwire!¡±
Bighead didn¡¯t fall, but caught off guard, it crashed directly into the wall in front of it, making a dull thud as its head hit the wall.
A pile of cement dust immediately ¡°shh-shh¡± fell down, covering Bighead¡¯s face.
¡°Ah!¡±
Bighead was furious. This human was simply intolerable!
Whether fighting humans or other zombies, it had never been toyed with like this!
At this moment, it had no time to secrete any virus¡
Feeling Bighead¡¯s speed increasing rapidly as it rushed at him, Ling Mo¡¯s vignce heightened.
Although this zombie had high intelligence, it was still not human, so Ling Mo¡¯s sarcasm had such an effective impact.
However, the difference in strength couldn¡¯t be bridged. Ling Mo¡¯s main body had the strongest psychic power, but now it was in a state of exhaustion.
But this wasn¡¯t his true ultimate means¡
¡°Human!¡± Bighead was now less than ten meters away from Ling Mo, a distance it could cover in the blink of an eye.
¡°Watch your head!¡± Ling Mo shouted.
Bighead had been focused on watching its footing, but hearing Ling Mo¡¯s shout, it instinctively looked up at the ceiling.
¡°Thud!¡±
This time it fell directly. As it looked up, it got tripped again; it was inevitable.
Ling Mo¡¯s face turned deathly pale, but heughed heartily and ran forward a few more paces.
As soon as Bighead hit the ground, it used its hands to push itself up, feeling it was about to snap from the anger.
Just as Ling Mo thought, the smarter the zombie, the easier it was to anger.
Other zombies didn¡¯t overthink like Bighead, nor would they feel like they were being made fools of.
They were just inherently foolish¡
¡°I¡¯m going to eat you! I¡¯m going to eat you! Ahhh!¡±
Bighead¡¯s eyes were nearly bulging out of its head. Seeing the stairwell ahead, its gaze became frenzied.
This human still wanted to seek help from zombies? How could it give him that chance?
As long as it caught this human, those other zombies would be easy pickings.
In its view, its own n was far superior to the straightforward hunting strategies of the Bird Zombie, and much less effort.
But unexpectedly, this human was incredibly troublesome!
If it had known, it wouldn¡¯t have spoken to him at all!
Bighead was both furious and regretful at this point. Humans were just too cunning!
¡°Give up! I won¡¯t-¡°
Before Bighead could finish, Ling Mo suddenly sidestepped and disappeared!
In a split second, Bighead reached the spot where Ling Mo had been, only to see an iron door m shut in front of him.
¡°Bang!¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s target wasn¡¯t the stairwell but this small storage room!
Of course, such a reinforced door couldn¡¯t stop Bighead. He kicked the door flying with one powerful strike.
But even a moment¡¯s pause was enough for Ling Mo to escape from the room.
Bighead immediately spotted the window and squinted his eyes.
¡°Do you think you can escape? I remember your scent from the incident¡¡±
¡°This way!¡± A voice suddenly called out from outside the window.
¡°Damn it! I already know that!¡± Bighead was instantly infuriated. This human was way too arrogant!
He leaped out of the window in anger, but in that instant, he suddenly sensed a surge of danger.
It felt like¡ he was being targeted by something!
But there was no way to dodge now. Just as Bighead realized something was wrong, a strong force struck his abdomen.
¡°Boom!¡±
He was sent flying backward,nding heavily on the ground.
When he touched his abdomen, he found it had been sted open, charred and torn.
Ling Mo nced up at the flickering mes with a faint smile.
His shout of ¡°this way¡± hadn¡¯t just been for Bighead; it was also a signal to Ye Lian.
Ye Lian¡¯s mutated ¡°kaleidoscope¡± eyes used for shooting were terrifyingly effective. Even a King level Zombie, caughtpletely off guard and stuck at the window, couldn¡¯t withstand a direct hit.
¡°Argh!¡±
The shot was heavy, but not fatal.
Bighead roared in pain but didn¡¯t recklessly rush out of the window.
Now it thought about using its hallucination ability, but what good would that do here?
During the chase, those other zombies had quietly slipped away.
He had thought the human was going to rendezvous with the zombies, but his attention had been solely on the human!
Cunning! Treacherous!
Bighead had just struggled to get up when a sense of danger suddenly enveloped him from above.
Instinctively, he ducked down just in time to hear a ¡°boom¡± behind him.
Peeking back with his head lowered, he saw arge hole sted into the wall, with cement fragments and a cloud of dust cascading to the floor.
¡°Damn it!¡±
Bighead cursed a couple of times but suddenly noticed that it seemed quieter outside¡
He hesitated for a moment and then cautiously peeked out.
Huh, no one was aiming at him¡
¡°The scent is still nearby¡¡±
Bighead was confused. He had been tricked repeatedly, and the best course of action now was probably to stay put and create another hallucination¡
But what if that human sets fire to him?
Witnessing the Bird Zombie burned to ash and seeing the ¡°Wig¡± incinerated-along with almost being burned himself-Bighead was now traumatized.
However, he didn¡¯t realize that his situation differed from that of the Bird Zombie; starting a fire here wasn¡¯t practical.
While hesitating, Bighead moved to the base of the window.
He sniffed the air and confirmed that Ling Mo was still outside.
But he didn¡¯t dare to poke his head out again. After some thought, he decided to quietly sneak out and then track down the human.
This n was actually quite clever, but he forgot that he had exposed both his strategy and his intelligence to Ling Mo¡
As he crouched and darted from the doorway back into the corridor, a sudden ¡°boom¡± echoed from above.
With building debris falling around him, Bighead swiftly dodged to the side.
But he didn¡¯t notice that his quick dodge had positioned him back at the doorway¡
¡°Bang!¡±
A massive impact hit his back, mming Bighead against the wall.
His front and back were now a bloody mess, andbined with the force of the collision, Bighead nearly spat blood.
Even though King level zombies had formidable defensive capabilities, they couldn¡¯t withstand this kind of punishment!
Moreover, ever since Ling Mo had jumped out the window, Bighead hadn¡¯t even caught a glimpse of his enemy!
It seemed like this human had never intended for those zombie minions to engage in closebat with him, or even get near him!
The one attacking the ceiling was within the range of Bighead¡¯s hallucination ability, but secreting the hallucinogenic virus required time!
After being hit, the hallucination virus that had just surged within him was forced back down¡
Chapter 713: Played to Death
Chapter 713: yed to Death
Ten minutes¡
Half an hour¡
Bighead kept running chaotically, and amidst his rage, he grew increasingly miserable¡
He thought he had considered everything thoroughly, yet there were still things he hadn¡¯t anticipated at all.
For example, the close cooperation among these Zombies!
Even though they were several Zombies, they moved as if they were a single entity!
Just when he shifted his attention to one of them, another one¡¯s attack was already upon him.
There was no time to catch his breath, not even a chance to counterattack!
The most annoying part was that he couldn¡¯t find an opportunity to use his Hallucination ability!This group of Zombies, which were clearly Low-Levelpared to him, were ying him like a fool together!
His physical attributes were far superior to those of the Zombies, so they avoided closebat.
Some would cause disturbances nearby, while another attacked him from a distance using human weapons.
What kind of Zombie fighting style was this? What happened to the principles of being a Zombie?
He had the Hallucination ability, so the group of Zombies always stayed just outside its range!
Earlier, when he tested Ling Mo and the others, Ling Mo had calcted the area affected by hallucinations.
For ordinary people, it might have been difficult to gauge this distance, but for the Zombies who could rely on Ling Mo¡¯s psychic link, it was a piece of cake¡
In terms of frustration during the fight, Bighead was far more miserable than the Bird Zombie.
At least the Bird Zombie could torment the Zombie Puppets controlled by Ling Mo, but Bighead couldn¡¯t even get close to Ling Mo and his group¡
¡°The more proficient a Zombie or mutation creature is in a particr aspect, the more obvious their weaknesses. Zombies like the Bird Zombie are actually harder to deal with,¡± Ling Mo analyzed while recovering his psychic power on the sidelines.
This battle was a great opportunity for the female Zombies who had just experienced a power boost.
For Ling Mo, it was also quite rewarding.
Setting aside the ¡°Wig,¡± the Bird Zombie and Bighead were forcibly elevated in strength. Their King level capabilities were likely inferior to that of Ye Lian and the others after their breakthrough.
But even so, they provided significant reference value.
Ling Mo had already discovered that the primary enhancement of King level Zombies in physical attributes was their strong defensive capability, while speed and strength were secondary. Another important characteristic was the significant manifestation of their mutations.
For example, Ye Lian¡¯s ¡°Kaleidoscope¡± was currently just in its embryonic form, but at the King level, it would inevitably undergo a tremendous change.
Therefore, the true toughness of King level Zombiesy in their mutation abilities.
However, these abilities varied in strength. Take Bighead for example; his Hallucination ability was indeed powerful, but its weaknesses were also very obvious, making this mutation somewhat of a hindrance rather than an asset.
No matter how good a mutation ability is, if it can¡¯t be effectively used, it¡¯s pointless!
In terms of strength, these female Zombies, individually, couldn¡¯t possibly match Bighead.
But when they teamed up and cooperated, Bighead got overwhelmed.
When had he ever experienced such a group beating?
Moreover, with their concerted efforts, the gap in strength between them and Bighead rapidly narrowed!
Ling Mo¡¯s main body¡¯s greatest strength was his psychic power.
But what truly made him formidable was his Puppet Control Ability!
With him as the central hub, the female Zombies¡¯ actions could be highly coordinated, effectively merging them into a cohesive whole.
Number and cooperationbined, Bighead was thoroughly suppressed!
However, if it were only the attacks from his Zombie counterparts, Bighead could still hold on for a long time and might even find a chance to escape.
But after resting for a while, Ling Mo came back!
As soon as Bighead smelled Ling Mo approaching, he went berserk.
This human dared toe back!
But Ling Mo clearly didn¡¯t have any intention of getting close. As soon as he found Bighead¡¯s psychic light cluster, he stopped.
Bighead, distracted by Ling Mo¡¯s sudden reappearance, exposed a vulnerability and got shot in the leg.
Seeing Bighead in pain, Ling Mo seized the opportunity.
Psychic Strangtion!
Under normal circumstances, Ling Mo¡¯s Psychic Attack would bergely ineffective against a King level Zombie.
As for Control, that was out of the question.
However, in a wounded state, Bighead¡¯s psychic fluctuations intensified, and Ling Mo¡¯s psychic strangtion surprisingly had amendable effect.
Bighead groaned and everything went ck for a moment.
Under the vignt watch of several female Zombies, even this momentarypse was enough tounch a new wave of coordinated strikes against him¡
Once Bighead was injured again, Ling Mo quickly consolidated his psychic tentacles, ready to unleash a second round of psychic strangtion¡
With Ling Mo joining in, the entire Zombie mob fight gained a focal point, significantly increasing battle efficiency.
In contrast, Bighead¡¯s misery also escted.
¡°A King level Zombie is indeed tough to kill. The initial gunshot wound has already started to heal, and the recently wounded areas have stopped bleeding¡¡±
Logically, with all these injuries, blood loss alone should have been fatal. But Bighead¡¯s formidable self-recovery ability, characteristic of a King level Zombie, kept him struggling.
However, Ling Mo never intended to just kill him outright¡
¡°Boom!¡±
As Bighead was once again mmed into the ground, Ling Mo, now drenched in sweat, immediately took action.
Following a psychic strangtion, another psychic tentacle shot out.
Taking advantage of the instant fluctuation in Bighead¡¯s psychic activity, the psychic tentacle ruthlessly pierced into his psychic light cluster.
The intense psychic activity caused Ling Mo a splitting headache, but this was the moment he had been waiting for after such a prolonged struggle!
Devour!
As Ling Mo forcibly drew out Bighead¡¯s mental energy, Bighead¡¯s eyes shot open, and he let out a piercing, agonizing scream.
This pain, stemming from the psychic level, was overwhelming, even for the Frenzy and bloodthirsty instincts of a Zombie.
In agony, Bighead¡¯s resistance instinctively increased manifold, and before Ling Mo¡¯s eyes, various images shed¡
Indeed, this Zombie¡¯s mental energy was much greater than most, but that wasn¡¯t Ling Mo¡¯s primary reason for devouring him. The true motive was to gain a deeper understanding of how to control the direction of a Zombie¡¯s mutation¡
Ling Mo had grasped the general concept, but details couldn¡¯t be overlooked.
The memories seen while devouring the mental energy, however, might not contain relevant information and were more likely to be filled with disgusting, nauseating scenes.
Especially for such a Wild Zombie, which had killed countless beings, the experience of devouring its mental energy would be gut-wrenching.
But as long as there was a glimmer of hope, Ling Mo wouldn¡¯t miss out¡
In the greenbelt, Ye Lian had already put down her gun.
She nced back at Xu Shuhan, noticing that her potential kindred spirit was covering her mouth with her hand, evidently shocked by the horrific screams.
¡°It¡won¡¯t¡attract Zombies,¡± Ye Lian assured.
¡°That¡¯s not what I¡¯m afraid of¡¡± Xu Shuhan shook her head, still looking horrified.
Zombies can make such agony-filled cries?
Aren¡¯t they supposed to be fearless?
Could this sound have been caused by Ling Mo¡¯s actions?
Everything that had happened today was a mystery to Xu Shuhan.
But one thing she knew for sure: it was Ling Mo who got them out of trouble. And because of Ling Mo, she hadn¡¯t fully mutated¡
No matter how Ling Mo managed it, this fight was definitely not an easy one¡
As Ling Mo continued to Devour, the psychic power he had expended was gradually replenished. Bighead, who had been struggling constantly, slowly calmed down, his empty purple eyes staring nkly at the sky, his body asionally twitching.
The King level Zombie, who had treated Ling Mo like a ything, was ultimately yed to death.
¡°sh!¡±
With a swift motion, Xia Na¡¯s de fell, and a sh of purple lightnded in her hand.
¡°This is the King level mother hive¡¡±
The moment Ling Mo received it, he immediately ced the purple mother hive into a stic bag for preservation.
If its scent were to disperse, those Zombies, who had been too intimidated toe closer, would be drawn in.
Even for just a moment, Ling Mo caught a whiff of the intense virus aroma.
He then took out the mutation creature mother hive,paring the two side by side.
These two mother hives were distinctly different from any he had obtained before.
Especially the King level one, which was a dazzling purple. Though its size wasn¡¯trge, it resembled a purely exquisite gem, appearing transparent under the sunlight.
¡°Bighead just Devoured the Bird Zombie¡¯s mother hive, so this one must have been recently upgraded. Its effect is better than thebined effect of the other two mother hives¡¡±
Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but smile; he had made a huge profit this time¡
Two different King level mother hives, plus firsthand secret data on Zombie mutations¡
Chapter 714: Some Words Shouldnt Be Used Lightly
Chapter 714: Some Words Shouldnt Be Used Lightly
Late at night, in a suburban house on the outskirts of Cuihu.
In a dimly lit room on the second floor, two figures sat in opposite corners.
Xu Shuhan was curled up in a corner, hugging a nket, with her eyes closed in a light sleep.
At this point, she was half a zombie, able to recover her strength through the virus in her body. Sleeping two or three hours a day was enough for her.
Mu Chen, on the other hand, was leaning by the window, lifting the curtain to stare at the street outside.
There were almost no zombies here, but the asional piercing howl could still be heard from afar.
Thinking of the corpse-strewn Mall, Xu Shuhan couldn¡¯t help but shrink back a bit.
Tonight, that ce was destined to be a bloody feast¡
Compared to Xu Shuhan, Mu Chen¡¯s expression was much simpler.Frustration!
Mu Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel frustrated¡ He had only just woken up, only to find himself dragged to this ce after opening his eyes. He had no idea what had happened in the few hours of nk time. Just as he was about to ask Ling Mo a few questions, he was assigned to keep watch here¡
Keeping watch was one thing, but he also had to look after Xu Shuhan.
This was too much of a mess!
¡°Xu¡¡±
¡°Shut up,¡± Xu Shuhan quickly interrupted Mu Chen.
¡°Damn, you guys are too heartless!¡± Mu Chen said angrily.
Xu Shuhan, however, puckered her lips in annoyance. Heartless? How was that fair? She didn¡¯t know anything either!
To be honest, she already felt something was off when Ling Mo insisted oning to Cuihu.
Collecting supplies? What kind of supplies required a detour to Cuihu? There wasn¡¯t any armory here¡
As soon as they reached Cuihu¡¯s central area, a sudden change urred. Xu Shuhan definitely didn¡¯t believe there was no connection between the two events.
Ling Mo¡¯s subsequent arrangements also clearly intended to leave her on the outskirts. On one hand, it was certainly to protect her, but on the other hand, itpletely excluded her.
When she reunited with Ling Mo, he brushed it off casually, insisting that nothing major had happened¡
If nothing major happened, why was he smiling so happily?
When they got here, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t wait to rush upstairs with the female zombies¡
Xu Shuhan looked up at the ceiling, feeling quite frustrated. What on earth were Ling Mo and the others doing upstairs?
Ling Mo¡¯s actions must have some reason behind them, right?
¡°This one is for Xia Na.¡±
Ling Mo first handed the viral hive from bighead to Xia Na. The transparent ¡°amethyst¡± in her hands made Xia Na¡¯s face light up with a hint of excitement.
For a zombie driven by the instinct to pursue continuous evolution, a Senior Zombie¡¯s viral hive was the most coveted treasure. Even a tiny piece of this hive, if taken outside and waved around, could lure half the zombies in Cuihu out of hiding.
Even though Low-Level Zombies didn¡¯t have the ability to devour, they would still mindlessly throw themselves at it.
A zombie¡¯s pursuit of the virus was as natural as breathing, driven by instinct.
Even though Ye Lian and the others followed Ling Mo, their zombie instincts hadn¡¯t beenpletely eradicated; it was only suppressed somewhat under Ling Mo¡¯s continuous influence and initial control.
But now, looking at the viral hive of the King level Zombie, not only Xia Na but also Ye Lian and Li Yalin couldn¡¯t take their eyes off it, their gazes even starting to change color.
¡°If it weren¡¯t for our teamwork, we couldn¡¯t have obtained this viral hive. Judging by bighead¡¯s evolutionary mutation, this is the most suitable for Xia Na. Xia Na now has a mutation direction, but the final mutation result is hard to say. Although bighead said the mutation direction is influenced by the subconscious, the virus devoured also has a certain impact¡¡±
While speaking, Ling Mo took out the viral hive from ¡°Wig.¡±
Even at the King level, the color of mutation creatures¡¯ viral hives didn¡¯t change much, but the value of these two hives wasparable.
¡°The most suitable one for Yalin would definitely be the viral hive from the mutation snake, but mutation beasts are too hard to find. The viral hive from mutation creatures can also suffice. Although ck Silk and Xiao Bai could use them, ck Silk evolves too quickly, making it harder for me to control. As for Xiao Bai¡ its mutation direction hasn¡¯t revealed itself yet, and I¡¯m worried it might lead to some strange changes if it consumes it¡¡±
Ling Mo rubbed his nose and handed the mutation creature mother hive to Li Yalin. ¡°So this one goes to Yalin. ¡®Wig¡¯ was a virus-secreting type, and among the two King level Zombies it produced, one was like this as well¡¡±
Li Yalin stared at the mutation creature mother hive and lightly licked her lips. ¡°So, maybe what I secrete¡ can also have various effects¡¡±
¡°Do notpare it to yourself; it makes it even weirder¡¡± Ling Mo¡¯s eye twitched.
¡°Secretions?¡± Xia Na suggested.
¡°That¡¯s not helping at all¡¡± Ling Mo felt that the serious atmosphere he had just created waspletely wasted. It seemed impossible to stay serious with zombies around!
However, after Xia Na opened the preservation bag and took a sniff, she said, ¡°You can¡¯t devour this all at once. It actually works better if you¡¯re at the dominant level; eating it then gives the best effect with the least impact. But if it¡¯s for breaking through to the dominant level, it requires slow, gradual consumption over time.¡±
Since that was Xia Na¡¯s advice, Li Yalin would definitely be the same.
Ling Mo nodded. Hastily devouring it would disrupt the virus bnce in their bodies, causing significant harm.
Zombies could also suffer from infections, particrly from other mutated zombies, or they might even copse and rot if they couldn¡¯t bear it¡
With a certain level of intelligence, zombies had developed a set of judgments and wouldn¡¯t recklessly pursue power.
Inparison, human superhumans could only progress through constant effort, and their evolution was almost indistinguishable from that of zombies.
¡°That¡¯s settled then. Let¡¯s get some sleep. Tomorrow we head to Heishui City. ording to the navigation records, the Niepan headquarters should be near there¡¡±
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Heishui City.
As a gateway city to thergest province in the West, this prefecture-level city had a poption roughly half that of X City, but its area was only about a quarter of X City¡¯s.
To amodate such arge poption in such a small area, Heishui City was an extremely prosperous modern city before the Cataclysm.
But now, arge poption meant a high number of zombies.
ces like Heishui City could definitely be considered highly dangerous zones.
However, the numerous Industrial Parks built around Heishui City made it resource-rich. Its status as a central-western transportation hub also indicated abundant supplies and convenient transportation.
But the main routes to the city, such as highways, were absolutely out of the question. Instead, it¡¯s these old roads, which were reced during the city¡¯s rapid development, that could still be utilized.
These types of roads are quitemon in the country and are often well-connected.
However, that doesn¡¯t mean there won¡¯t be zombies on the old roads. In fact, many vehicles also travel these roads, and there are often numerous buildings along the way, so the number of zombies is still significant.
But for survivors, it¡¯s quite obvious which route has a higher survival rate.
At this moment, on an old road leading to Heishui City, a white blur was moving forward.
As zombies on the roadside lunged, they were quickly entangled by silver threads and flung away before they could get close.
Zombies attacking head-on were swiped down by a giant, sharp w the moment they leapt.
¡°Crunch!¡±
The sound of bones breaking echoed, and the zombie burst like a popped, bloody sack¡
¡°I didn¡¯t expect this journey to be quite so easy,¡± Mu Chen said.
Ever since leaving Cuihu City, Mu Chen had been in a foul mood, but the ease of this trip had improved it considerably.
Although they still encountered some zombies, not being in constant battle was a delightful surprise for him.
Xu Shuhan nced at him, showing disapproval, but she too was in a good mood.
In bloody situations, she had a harder time maintaining control¡
Ling Mo gazed into the distance, feeling a sense of satisfaction.
After ck Silk and Xiao Bai evolved, their strength had indeed increased significantly.
They were perfect for leading the way, whereas having them follow behind felt like a waste.
Especially Xiao Bai, with the ability to instantly erge its body, could easily handle arge number of zombies.
Ling Mo estimated that Xiao Bai¡¯s strength wasparable to thetter stages of the Leader-Level, although it was hard to pin down an exact level since mutation beasts varied so much in theirbat abilities.
Chapter 715: Infiltrating the Headquarters
Chapter 715: Infiltrating the Headquarters
Pitter-patter¡
The fine raindrops washed over the rusty road sign, making the blotchy characters for ¡°Heishui City¡± seem even more obscure.
A white mist enveloped the skies over Heishui City, with streams of murky water continuously flowing into the sewers along the low curbs.
For a moment, it seemed the entire city was enveloped in the sound of rain.
On a street shrouded in the rain, vague shadows flickered. At a nce, there seemed to be countless figures.
At this moment, a few shadows suddenly appeared around the corner of a wide street in the northern part of Heishui City.
But they only nced inside from a distance before quickly disappearing into the rain.
A few minutester, these figures reappeared inside a building a few hundred meters away from that street.
¡°Can you confirm if that ce is the Niepan headquarters?¡± Mu Chen gently lifted the curtain and peered through a slit, asking. After helping clear out the Zombies from the building and piling the bodies in a room, Mu Chen looked somewhat fatigued.However, when mentioning the Niepan headquarters, a hint of excitement gleamed in his eyes.
Behind him, Ling Mo was studying a local map.
¡°We can¡¯t be sure, but rushing in too close won¡¯t work either. Although we¡¯re here to seek refuge with them, we need to observe and understand the situation before entering,¡± Ling Mo said.
Upon entering Heishui City, the first thing Ling Mo did was find a bookstore and obtain the detailed map in his hand.
The navigational records left in Shen Le¡¯s Mobile Phone showed Heishui City as the first stop.
But whether this was indeed the location of the Niepan headquarters couldn¡¯t be confirmed just by looking at the records.
Moreover, the map within the navigation system wasn¡¯t detailed enough, with many iplete bits of information.
It wasn¡¯t until Ling Mo had the map that he could finally confirm-
The surrounding towns weren¡¯t as prosperous as Heishui City and were quite far away. Unless Niepan had no other option, it wouldn¡¯t make sense for them to set up their headquarters in such ces.
Aside from the difficulties with supplies, the transportation would also be inconvenient¡
Even if they could solve the supply issues, it wouldn¡¯t make sense not to use navigation until arriving in Heishui City if they had traveled such a long distance.
Moreover, if the starting point was indeed those small towns, there was no need to specifically travel to Heishui City.
After all, survivors like Ling Mo, who deliberately ventured into cities full of Zombies, were in the minority¡
But even if Heishui City was confirmed, finding the exact location of the Niepan headquarters within such arge city would still be a daunting task.
Running around like headless chickens might not yield results even after several days and nights¡
Even though Ling Mo¡¯s group was dyed for two days in Cuihu, their travel speed had already been extraordinarily fast. However, if they continued to dy, it was possible that the Niepan headquarters might react and send people to Dongming to investigate.
Although it would take some days for their people to return with information, the longer they stayed at Niepan headquarters, the more Intelligence Ling Mo could gather.
¡°But there are a lot of Zombies around here too¡¡± Xu Shuhan said with some uncertainty.
In her view, the Niepan headquarters should be located in a much safer ce.
Although a branch in Dongming was being established, its concealment was very strong.
This street seemed too ostentatious¡
¡°The Niepan headquarters isn¡¯t an ordinary Survivor Camp; safety is probably not their top priority. They have a special Experimental Group, so location and environment are crucial,¡± Ling Mo said patiently. ¡°First, we can rule out the Industrial Park on the outskirts. The Experimental Group needs professional equipment and a specialized experimental environment, which none of the factories in the Industrial Park can provide.¡±
¡°Secondly, one of their main experimental subjects would be Zombies. The number and level of Zombies in the suburbs can¡¯tpare to those in the city. The number of Zombies in Heishui City hasn¡¯t decreased significantly, which is simr to Dongming.¡±
¡°However, Dongming has the entire city as its testing ground. Here, they might just be purposely breeding Zombies. Of course, cleaning out millions of Zombies is a massive project, and I doubt they have the capability to do that.¡±
As Ling Mo spoke, he spread out the map he was holding andid it on the coffee table behind him. ¡°On this street, there¡¯s a Heishui Medical University and a neighboring affiliated hospital¡ There¡¯s no more suitable ce in the whole of Heishui City¡¡±
Xu Shuhan and Mu Chen exchanged nces. Although they were members of Niepan, their knowledge of the Niepan headquarters was limited to hearsay. Yet, Ling Mo was able to analyze and pinpoint the possible location of the headquarters just from what he knew¡
Impressive!
However, Ling Mo didn¡¯t think much of it. While his psychic power had enhanced, it didn¡¯t turn him into a genius overnight, but it did significantly improve his memory.
He could now keenly observe details that he previously might have missed. Applying this to pure analysis yielded quite effective results¡
While he mentioned they¡¯d first observe the situation from afar, Ling Mo had already shifted his focus to Xiao Bai.
There was no need for Yu Shiran or ck Silk to handle this; Xiao Bai could manage it.
As a mutation beast, Xiao Bai¡¯s stealth abilities were even superior to those of Zombies.
Despite itsrge size, its fur had evolved to blend perfectly with the urban environment.
While Ling Mo¡¯s group secured a suitable hiding spot, Xiao Bai darted out from its cover, using the rain as camouge, and quickly leaped over the walls of the Medical University.
Despite not being a prestigious school, the Medical University covered a substantial area.
The campus had many green areas which, after the Cataclysm, had wildly mutated and grown, making it resemble a primeval forest.
Xiao Bai¡¯s massive body remainedpletely concealed upon entering it¡
The rain provided cover, but it also dulled the hearing and smell of both Zombies and mutated beasts.
However, Xiao Bai could sense ground vibrations with its paws, allowing it to detect any nearby movement.
¡°If it¡¯s really here, they probably chose a few buildings as their headquarters, right? If not, we¡¯ll have to check the hospital next¡¡±
Despite being confident in his analysis, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but feel somewhat anxious as Xiao Bai entered the Medical University.
If they couldn¡¯t find the Niepan headquarters here, it meant his analytical direction was wrong, and they would waste a lot of time¡
¡°Li-Ge, wait¡¡±
A faint voice suddenly emerged from the rain. Ling Mo¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly instructed Xiao Bai to hide.
Xiao Bai had just arrived near a Laboratory Building when he heard the voice and immediately jumped into the nearby greenbelt.
Two men in raincoats emerged from the building, one following the other, and it was the one in the back who had spoken.
As they walked, they conversed: ¡°Li-Ge, what mission did you choose?¡±
¡°A standard one¡ collecting some kind of medicine. Unfortunately, we couldn¡¯t find it in the city,¡± replied the man called Li-Ge.
His voice was so low that Xiao Bai had to press close to the edge of the greenbelt to barely catch what he was saying.
¡°Mission¡ this is definitely the Niepan headquarters!¡± Ling Mo felt relieved instantly.
Members of the Niepan headquarters had toplete missions to improve their status and get supplies. These two appeared to be ordinary members making a living by taking on such tasks.
However, while they seemed ¡°ordinary¡± here, they were certainly superhumans.
Ling Mo hadn¡¯t expected that the Niepan headquarterscked any kind of sentry, which allowed Xiao Bai to roam so far without being noticed.
As the two men drew closer, Ling Mo hastily instructed Xiao Bai to slowly retreat.
Thoughrge, Xiao Bai moved more silently than a cheetah.
But, just as the distance between them increased, the man named Li suddenly looked over.
Ling Mo¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and he immediately ordered Xiao Bai to stop.
Through Xiao Bai¡¯s vision, Ling Mo observed the man through the gaps in the grass.
Was he a mental ability user?
Xiao Bai remained utterly still, holding his breath but ready to flee at the slightest hint of being discovered.
Though the Niepan headquarters was not quite what Ling Mo had imagined, it was certain that it was full of superhumans.
He wasn¡¯t familiar with any of their abilities, and a sudden confrontation would definitely put him at a disadvantage.
¡°Li-Ge, what¡¯s wrong?¡± The other man continued to chatter but stopped when he noticed Li-Ge had paused. He followed Li-Ge¡¯s gaze, looking over in the same direction.
Ling Mo¡¯s nerves were taut, his gaze unwavering.
Chapter 716: Crawling Zombie
Chapter 716: Crawling Zombie
The two individuals who appeared were clearly superhumans. They suddenly emerged from the building, and if it weren¡¯t for them speaking as they exited, they might have only been discovered visually.
Ling Mo stared at the neers warily, ready for any unexpected situation.
He prepared to flee if necessary, silently cursing his negligence.
His attention hadn¡¯t been on Xiao Bai all the time, and he hadn¡¯t realized that the mutation panda had gotten so close to the building. In this situation, he couldn¡¯t even sense footsteps¡
However, when it came to such searches, Xiao Bai was definitely stronger¡
At the very least, Xiao Bai could find people quickly, whereas Ling Mo¡¯s control over zombie puppets would require a painstaking search.
Rain weakened Xiao Bai butpletely neutralizedmon zombies.
In this environment, amon zombie could only wander aimlessly.
At this moment, the two people stared at Xiao Bai for a few seconds through the grass. Li-Ge looked suspiciously, seemingly ready to check it out at any moment.After a few seconds without any reaction, he finally turned his head away. ¡°Nothing, I might be a bit paranoid¡ I felt like someone was watching me.¡±
He¡¯s quite alert!
Ling Mo initially thought the other person had sensed Xiao Bai¡¯s presence, but it seemed it was just the visual perception¡
¡°Haha¡¡± The other person chuckled indifferently and said, ¡°If it were a zombie, it would have charged out by now¡ Speaking of zombies, did you hear about the zombie near Building No. 3 a few days ago? It cracked me up¡¡±
¡°Made it to Building No. 3? Must¡¯ve been dealt with, right¡¡±
¡°Of course! It was hrious¡¡±
As the voices faded away, Ling Mo¡¯s heartbeat gradually returned to normal.
Luckily, Xiao Bai¡¯s stealth ability was indeed terrifying¡
There was a reason he had Xiao Bai do this instead of randomly controlling a zombie puppet¡
Many superhumans were gathered here, and some were bound to possess strong psychic power.
If discovered, they could easily detect the anomalies in the zombie puppet.
On the other hand, Xiao Bai was adept at hiding and was quick. Even if found, he could leave swiftly.
Even an enhancement ability superhuman couldn¡¯t possibly catch up to this mutation panda.
Most importantly, Xiao Bai had natural camouge, allowing him to get close enough¡
However, what was going on at Niepan headquarters? How could there still be zombies?
Given the defenseless environment, maybe zombies could really wander in¡
¡°That male member mentioned Building No. 3¡ So, there¡¯s also a Building No. 1 and Building No. 2?¡±
This matched Ling Mo¡¯s guesses. The Medical University had several well-equipped buildings, and no matter how many people were in Niepan headquarters, it couldn¡¯t exceed the total capacity of a former university.
This ce was fundamentally different fromrge camps like Falcon, which absorbed survivors everywhere¡
After listening to their chat, Ling Mo had gathered some information but also felt somewhat baffled.
Zombies roaming around randomly-this didn¡¯t seem like a safe environment¡
¡°The members here seem to move around quite frequently. It was so easy to encounter two of them¡ But since it¡¯s raining, there must be fewer people than usual. If I don¡¯t take this chance to investigate now, it¡¯ll be harderter. At night, the security might be even tighter, making it impossible to find anything¡¡±
Ling Mo didn¡¯t n to sneak into these buildings in the middle of the night. Who knew what surprises awaited inside? Stirring things up unnecessarily was definitely unwise.
This time, with experience, Ling Mo directed Xiao Bai to stay away from the buildings, moving only within the greenbelt areas.
Once they spotted people, they could sneak closer quietly¡
But in the next hour or so, they didn¡¯t see anyone.
After passing by a yground, a semicircr square suddenly appeared ahead.
Peeking through the grass, Ling Mo was surprised to discover that this was the center!
The connected buildings within the square formed the real Niepan headquarters.
Once here, getting Xiao Bai close stealthily became much more difficult.
Hiding in the grass and looking out, Ling Mo saw a fence simr to those around basketball courts,pletely enclosing the square. The only gap was guarded by two sentries, with two machine guns stationed nearby.
Inside the square, at the nearest window, there was also a ck dot, obviously another shooting point.
From Xiao Bai¡¯s perspective, other locations couldn¡¯t be seen, but it was certain they were fully defended as well.
It seemed that the so-called ¡°Building No. 3¡± and others were just undefended buildings outside the iron fence.
¡°Why would they have numbered buildings outside the headquarters¡¡± Ling Mo thought about it but couldn¡¯te up with an answer, so he temporarily set the question aside. Having finally found the Niepan headquarters, he needed to observe carefully.
These buildings were connected by suspended corridors, built in a modern style, but the distances between them were still quite far.
This made the internal environment considerably moreplex¡
¡°Forget it, I knew it would be difficult. This only makes it a bit harder. And theplex environment might not be entirely bad; it could disperse their numbers, making it easier to move around.¡±
Ling Mo nced at the tallest red building among them. It was located at the very center of the iron defensive circle and might be the most important ce in Niepan headquarters¡
But just then, Ling Mo suddenly felt Xiao Bai¡¯s psychic fluctuation intensify abruptly.
For it to spike like this meant something was happening¡ something behind!
Without needing Ling Mo to give orders, Xiao Bai silently and swiftly moved deeper into the grass and cautiously looked back.
The moment he caught a glimpse, Ling Mo felt his scalp tingle.
A blood-red-eyed zombie, on all fours, was being pulled by an impatient-looking man. Like a dog, it slowly crawled towards the grass.
He sniffed vigorously, as if he had found something.
¡°This is so annoying¡ We¡¯re already at the headquarters, what could be here¡ So unlucky, finally got to the headquarters, and I¡¯m still just a reserve¡¡±
The man was clearly disgruntled. He flicked the iron chain in his hand, causing the zombie to instantly howl in agony.
Only then did Ling Mo notice the special handle at the other end of the chain. The brief electric sound he heard indicated it was an electric discharger¡
Such a device was clearly effective for tormenting zombies.
However, the creature crawling on the ground didn¡¯t quite look like a pure zombie. At its level, it shouldn¡¯t have such a significant reaction to pain¡
But when the zombie opened its mouth, Ling Mo noticed something-there was only a tongue inside; no teeth could be seen.
¡°Is it to prevent it from biting people? Looks like Niepan headquarters uses this crawling zombie as a patrol dog¡¡±
Ling Mo furrowed his brows. Although zombies and humans stood on opposing sides, Niepan headquarters conducted experiments on both. They had no way to make wild zombies obedient. These crawling zombies were probably created using live humans¡
¡°The number of humans is already limited, and they¡¯re only concerned with the survival of a select few¡ If it were truly for survival, it might be forgivable. But it¡¯s clear they¡¯re aiming to increase their power¡¡±
Ling Mo understood why Niepan headquarters conducted these experiments. No matter how powerful a superhuman was, they were still extremely vulnerable to zombies. Especially when facing arge number of zombies, humans were at an absolute disadvantage.
Even a camp like Falcon, with its semi-military nature, suffered severe losses and high casualties when fighting arge number of zombies. Not to mention, extensive preparations were required before any battle¡
Beingrge camps, Ling Mo naturallypared Falcon and Niepan headquarters.
Though their natures were entirely different, ultimately, both sought survival.
But Niepan headquarters clearly had numerous issues in this regard¡
Xiao Bai remained motionless in its spot, the rain masking its scent, its presencepletely concealed. Even at a distance of less than twenty meters, unless seen, it was impossible for the opponent to detect Xiao Bai.
On the other hand, Xiao Bai could leap at any moment, and a Panda Fall would be enough to eliminate both the man and the zombie on the spot.
That crawling zombie was just amon zombie, and the man behind it didn¡¯t seem particrly strong either.
If he were powerful, he wouldn¡¯t be patrolling with a zombie in the rain¡
No wonder this member was in a bad mood; anyone in his ce would be displeased¡
Chapter 717: Beast Cage
Chapter 717: Beast Cage
Zhang Yan¡¯s mood was really terrible at this moment. He had just climbed up from the branch and hadn¡¯t been at the headquarters for long.
His member level was too low, so the tasks he received were all quite trivial.
For example, tasks like feeding these Canine Zombies and patrolling the Medical University area with them were the lowest-level tasks.
Although just looking at the Canine Zombies made him nauseous, the patrol tasks were indeed very easy and safe.
Even with the worst luck, he would asionally encounter one or two Zombies wandering in.
Having the Canine Zombies around allowed them to be detected in advance.
However, if a Zombie did manage to get close to this core area, Zhang Yan would likely be in trouble.
A few days ago, there was a Zombie sighting near Building No. 3, but fortunately, it wasn¡¯t within his patrol range¡
The Niepan headquarters operated on a task points system, and to receive allocated supplies, one had toplete tasks.The headquarters had strict requirements for taskpletion, and any mistakes could result in docking some of the allocated supplies.
Overall, surviving in the headquarters was not easy, but it was still significantly better than constantly being fearful on the outside.
Despite this, Zhang Yan was still frustrated.
¡°Damn, I have toe out in the rain¡¡± Zhang Yan cursed under his breath while disgustedly pulling the Canine Zombie, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for these stinking monsters wandering around all day, how would Zombies even be attracted¡ It¡¯s ridiculous that this thing can actually track Zombies¡¡±
The Canine Zombie was sniffing the ground continually, just twenty meters away from Xiao Bai. Its human-like form crouched in such a bizarre stance, sniffing like a hunting dog-it looked downright strange.
Under Ling Mo¡¯s tense gaze, the Canine Zombie finally turned its head in a different direction.
The rain and Xiao Bai¡¯s strong stealth abilities had concealed it, so the Canine Zombie did not detect it¡
But even so, the fact that it could sense something amiss spoke volumes about its powerful sense of smell.
¡°Since it¡¯s named Canine Zombie, it must have evolved primarily in its sense of smell¡ But although its teeth are gone, its hands and feet are still intact. Are iron chains really enough to restrain it?¡±
Ling Mo found this quite puzzling, but after thinking it through, he could only roughly guess that the Canine Zombie had little offensive capability.
Otherwise, even for a typical Zombie, the electric discharger wouldn¡¯t be very effective¡
¡°What are you still sniffing for?! It¡¯s raining, the scent would be washed away¡ and now I¡¯m stuck getting soaked too¡¡±
Zhang Yan held an umbre, but the wind blew the rain all over him as if he had no cover at all.
Impatiently, he shocked the Canine Zombie twice more. It let out a hoarse howl and immediately became lethargic.
From Zhang Yan¡¯s expression, it seemed he wanted to shock it a third time, but if the Canine Zombie died, he¡¯d be in big trouble. Seeing its condition, he could only grunt displeasedly, ¡°Doing such a lousy job as a Zombie¡ and you still get to stay in Building No. 2? You¡¯re barely worth the Experimental Subjects in Building No. 3¡ Damn, what bad luck¡¡±
Grumbling, he forcefully dragged the Canine Zombie away.
This task had clearly built up a lot of his anger, and the Canine Zombie became his punching bag. Even ten meters away, hisints were still audible¡
However, until he disappeared around a corner, Zhang Yan didn¡¯t notice the pair of eyes constantly watching them from the nearby grass¡
Xiao Bai¡¯s hearing was much sharper than an average Zombie¡¯s. Despite the interference of the rain, every word Zhang Yan said was clearly heard by Ling Mo, given the close distance.
¡°So, Building No. 2 and Building No. 3 are where they keep experimental subjects like this Canine Zombie¡ It¡¯s like a beast cage? Makes sense, no one would want to live near these things. Keeping them far away is probably for safety too¡¡±
Even Ling Mo, who was used to being around female Zombies, found himself repelled by these twisted creatures born from experiments like the Canine Zombies. Just looking at them was creepy, let alone being close to them every day¡
It¡¯s understandable why Zhang Yan had so manyints.
Who knows what kind of people are in Niepan headquarters¡¯ Experimental Group to create such creatures¡
But considering the power of Number 1 and No. 0, it¡¯s not hard to understand why Niepan headquarters is so enthusiastic about these biological experiments.
Compared to Zombies, the human poption was far too sparse. Even Superhumans were sitting ducks when thrown into a Zombie horde; getting surrounded meant almost certain death.
But Zombies were different. As long as they weren¡¯t targeted by other Zombies as prey, they could move freely within the horde.
Although there was still danger, the mortality rate was much lower.
If these Zombies could be controlled like livestock, it would be a godsend for Survivors.
Reflecting on his own abilities, which he had acquired right after his awakening, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of irony. At the Niepan headquarters, these abilities required extensive experimentation, and even then, the results were often just semi-finished products that didn¡¯t fully obey humans.
However, Ling Mo had never used his abilities purely as Puppet Control. If he had focused his psychic power on controllingmon Zombies instead of Ye Lian and the others, he probably could control hundreds at once!
But having numbers wasn¡¯t everything. For those Zombies to be effective, Ling Mo would need to micromanage each one¡¯s actions, or else even controlling arge number would be pointless.
A bunch of mindless puppets standing around wouldn¡¯t be useful for anything.
While Ling Mo didn¡¯t treat Ye Lian and the others as simple Zombie Puppets, they were independent beings, each with the capabilities of a Senior Zombie.
Considering this, Ling Mo felt his choice was the right one.
The key point was that this correct choice had kept him from ending up as one of those brainless Zombies, staring nkly at each other¡
¡°I just wonder how many types of Experimental Subjects the Niepan headquarters has¡ If there are more with psychic power as strong as No.0, devouring them could significantly boost my own psychic power. This would give me more confidence in maintaining the psychic link when Xia Na and Senior Sister break through¡ Controlling three dominant-level Zombies and two almost at that level is still quite taxing for me¡ If there were more advanced Canine Zombies, their virus gel could be useful for Xiao Bai and ck Silk¡¡±
Ling Mo felt somewhat fortunate that he hadn¡¯t used his Zombie Puppets to infiltrate today; otherwise, he likely wouldn¡¯t have gotten this far in.
Only Xiao Bai could make it to the front door of the headquarters without needing his constant interference.
¡°I¡¯ve gained some understanding of the headquarters, especially the function of those buildings. Once I pinpoint the locations and observe their patrol schedules, I can look for an opportunity to get closer¡¡±
Ling Mo was thinking this when he suddenly heard someone speaking nearby.
¡°Ling Mo, how do you n to investigate?¡± Mu Chen had found a gas cylinder and was heating water while asking Ling Mo.
He thought Ling Mo was still studying the map, but Ling Mo had already multitasked and even visited the Niepan headquarters once¡
¡°Huh?¡± Ling Mo had onlye up with an excuse, so he could only respond with a dry cough, ¡°Can¡¯t we see part of it from here? If we spot any figures, it would prove the headquarters is indeed here, right?¡±
Mu Chen immediately looked up, exasperated, ¡°Are you kidding me?¡±
However, before sneaking in, Ling Mo indeed needed to make some arrangements.
¡°I¡¯ve decided, only Mu Chen and I will go in; the rest of you will stay outside.¡± Ling Mo put down the map and said.
The girls were all sitting inside the room, reacting differently to his words.
Ye Lian and Li Yalin looked somewhat confused, and Xia Na frowned slightly.
Only Xu Shuhan jumped up immediately, ¡°No way!¡±
Just one Experimental Subject from Niepan¡¯s headquarters had caused so much trouble for her. Now, only Ling Mo and Mu Chen would be going in?
Xu Shuhan didn¡¯t need to think to know that Ling Mo was likely aiming to gain some benefits from Niepan¡¯s headquarters. However, this made sense; Niepan had gathered resources from several branch offices, which effectively meant pooling the supplies of several cities. Survivors could search for specific items, but finding exactly what they needed was challenging.
Each search for resources involved significant life-threatening risks.
But Niepan¡¯s headquarters was different. Although it was risky, one visit could yield a trove of supplies¡
Xu Shuhan previously couldn¡¯t understand why Ling Mo was so interested in the Experimental Group, but after learning about Ye Lian and the others¡¯ identities, she began to get an inkling¡
Chapter 718: Cognitive Update: Fishing for Jellyfish
Chapter 718: Cognitive Update: Fishing for Jellyfish
¡°What! Just the two of us?¡± Mu Chen felt a wave of shock. Isn¡¯t this courting death!
If it was just Ling Mo taking the risk, that would be one thing, but he had to go along too!
There¡¯s no way¡
¡°I object!¡± Mu Chen shouted.
¡°Objection overruled,¡± Ling Mo gave him a nce.
¡°Damn!¡± Mu Chen was frustrated, ¡°At least give a reason? It¡¯s one thing for Xu Shuhan not to go¡ but what about them?¡±
Hearing her name, Xu Shuhan¡¯s expression changed slightly.
In her condition, sneaking into the headquarters was utterly unsuitable, akin to jumping into a pit of fire.
If members of the Niepan headquarters discovered she had been infected and mutated but retained her human consciousness, their first reaction wouldn¡¯t be to kill her; it would be to capture and study her.Besides this, Xu Shuhan couldn¡¯t think of any other possibility.
Recruit her? Let her join the headquarters?
Is that even possible?
No one in their right mind would want to be around a half-human, half-zombie monster. In their eyes, she was no longer one of them¡
Even someone like Ling Mo-if he got exposed¡ Xu Shuhan couldn¡¯t help but nce at Ling Mo.
She still didn¡¯t understand the secrets surrounding Ling Mo. As her evolution progressed, she had graduallye toprehend the strength of Ye Lian and the other two girls.
They were definitely very formidable Senior Zombies. To zombies of such caliber, humans were no different from ants.
It wasn¡¯t about having a superior view; it was a matter of species characteristics.
Being able to keep these Senior Zombies by his side, maintaining an extremely close rtionship, even to the point where these three zombies could cleverly pose as humans¡ What kind of superhuman ability was this?
She only knew Ling Mo was a mental ability superhuman. However, his usual attack method seemed to be using psychic power as if it were a physical attack. Beyond that, she couldn¡¯t see anything else.
Despite knowing the identities of Ye Lian and the other girls, she couldn¡¯t for the life of her figure out how they ended up together with Ling Mo¡
It¡¯s also no wonder Xu Shuhan couldn¡¯t think of control as a possibility. Ye Lian and the others were Senior Zombies¡
Even during their usual interactions, Ling Mo never showed any signs of control.
These three female zombies often shouted about wanting to take a bite out of him. Sometimes they would even pounce on him once or twice when they were in the mood. How could this look like they were being controlled¡
However, the more Xu Shuhan couldn¡¯t understand Ling Mo¡¯s superpower, the more she felt that if Ling Mo were discovered by the Niepan headquarters, not only would Ye Lian and the others suffer, but he would also likely be interrogated in countless ways¡
Leaving aside the ability to control zombies, the fact that Ling Mo could keep Xu Shuhan in her current state for a short period would definitely attract the attention of the Niepan headquarters.
And Ling Mo didn¡¯t seem like the kind of person who would obediently reveal all his secrets¡
¡°Yes, it¡¯s just you and Mu Chen going in; it¡¯s really too dangerous,¡± Xu Shuhan said sincerely.
Ling Mo felt a little helpless. He had indeed made this decision after careful consideration.
If the Niepan headquarters were within a building, it would be much easier for Ling Mo.
But in such aplex environment, where there were loose exteriors and tight interiors, if anything went wrong, just escaping would be daunting enough.
Without much knowledge of machine gun firing angles, Ling Mo could tell just by looking at the direction the barrels were aimed that the entire area within the wire fence could likely be covered.
In such a scenario, escaping seemed nearly impossible.
But if they had external support, it would be different.
Plus, having someone left outside would make Ling Mo¡¯s exploratory actions much more convenient.
After all, the headquarters and the Beast Cage were not in the same area, and it would be challenging for him and Mu Chen alone to gather all the information without drawing attention.
But the main reason was that Ling Mo had discovered Canine Zombies today.
These zombies with enhanced senses could likely detect the virus aura on Ye Lian and the others. Even if they could avoid them, who knows what other monsters Niepan headquarters had created¡
So, under no circumstances could he let Ye Lian and the others take risks lightly.
¡°Mu Chen and I can move inconspicuously and not attract much attention. If anything happens, we¡¯re better positioned to provide internal and external support,¡± Ling Mo said simply after some thought.
¡°But we¡¯re not strong enough!¡± Mu Chen said.
He had been thoroughly impressed by Ye Lian and the others¡¯bat abilities. They were like humanoid monsters!
Especially when facing zombies, even Ling Mo couldn¡¯tpare to the three girls.
But Mu Chen had no idea that the existence of these three girls was also a part of Ling Mo¡¯s strength¡
¡°Have we finished discussing? Then it¡¯s settled¡¡± Ling Mo decisively ignored Mu Chen and said.
¡°Hey, at least bring Xia Na¡ No, I mean Ye Lian! Aren¡¯t you afraid of the long night?¡± Mu Chen angrily stared at Ling Mo¡¯s back as he retreated into another room.
Ye Lian and the three girls exchanged nces but remained silent.
Especially Xia Na-she knew best why Ling Mo was taking this risk. They were different from Mu Chen in that regard.
Since Ling Mo had arranged everything, the best way to support him was to follow his n meticulously¡
¡°Phew¡ trying to brush him off is really troublesome.¡±
Ling Mo sat on the freshly tidied sofa and reclined with a tired sigh.
Switching perspectives repeatedly had drained a lot of Ling Mo¡¯s psychic power.
Actually, it¡¯s not just the switching of perspectives that was exhausting but immersing himself in Xiao Bai¡¯s psychic realm-seeing what it saw, hearing what it heard, which was mentally taxing.
Moreover, there was always a sense of disorientation when withdrawing from the perspective, making it easy to feel dizzy.
¡°Two people going in does feel like sheep walking into a tiger¡¯s den, but even if I am a sheep, I¡¯m not just waiting to be eaten. They¡¯ve bred so many Monsters, which for me, is an opportunity¡¡±
From this reconnaissance mission, Ling Mo had gathered enough intelligence to make a decision, but his trump card wasn¡¯t just limited to this.
¡°It¡¯s been several days; the jellyfish¡¯s evolution should beplete, right?¡±
Ling Mo grabbed his backpack and pulled out a cloth bag from inside.
Ever since the jellyfish had absorbedrge amounts of blood and virus secretion from the ¡°Wig,¡± it had been in a state of ¡°sleep.¡±
This mutation creature not only had a small size but also a highly deceptive appearance.
In its immobile state, who would think it was a living thing¡
Even under close inspection, it was hard to tell.
However, Ling Mo wasn¡¯t sure if it remained that way post-evolution¡
Maybe it would once again shatter his expectations¡
Fortunately, Ling Mo had already developed some resistance to all sorts of bizarre mutation creatures, so he didn¡¯t hesitate much before opening the cloth bag.
The moment he peeked inside, he was immediately taken aback.
¡°Huh? Where¡¯s the Jellyfish?¡±
Ling Mo quickly reached in to grab it, but the more he fished around, the more puzzled his expression became.
Could it have run away?
That seemed impossible¡ After all, he had been personally carrying the bag; there was no way it could have slipped away unnoticed¡
Moreover, it¡¯s just a newly evolved creature; does it even know how to escape¡
¡°Huh?¡±
Just then, Ling Mo¡¯s fingers brushed against something springy.
But when he tried to grab it, the thing vanished again.
However, Ling Mo realized the Jellyfish was still inside; it had just be¡ really fast!
This came as a big surprise but also filled him with excitement!
When it was just scuttling around using its tentacles, any zombie could easily stomp on it.
And even the ¡°Wig,¡± which it had consumed, moved slowly most of the time, only exhibiting strong bursts of speed asionally.
In fact, if it weren¡¯t for that, the ¡°Wig¡± wouldn¡¯t have needed to painstakingly cultivate zombies, and it wouldn¡¯t have been defeated by someone like Ling Mo who could counter it.
Yet, to his surprise, the Jellyfish had evolved rapid movement and dodging capabilities¡
Ling Mo tried several times to catch the Jellyfish but failed each attempt. Just as he was about to turn the cloth bag over, he thought of a clever idea.
A psychic tentacle quietly emerged and started waving like bait above the cloth bag.
¡°I¡¯ve fished before, but fishing for a Jellyfish is a first¡¡±
¡°Whoosh!¡±
A blood-red shadow shot out instantly, and Ling Mo grabbed it in one swift motion.
The moment it touched the psychic tentacle, Ling Mo sensed it immediately.
Although he wasn¡¯t an Enhancement ability user, his strong psychic reaction made it easy for him to capture it.
But as soon as he looked at the Jellyfish in his hand, Ling Mo was stunned.
The tiny red Jellyfish was wriggling vigorously, trying to free itself from his grasp. But that wasn¡¯t the main issue; the main issue was¡
¡°How did you get so small!¡±
Chapter 719: Do You Have to Be So Direct?
Chapter 719: Do You Have to Be So Direct?
Unlike ck Silk, Jellyfish¡¯s shrinking wasn¡¯t apanied by a change in appearance.
It had a reduction in size overall, bing two-thirds smaller than before.
Such a size could easily fit into a pocket without anyone noticing.
Apart from that, the biggest change in Jellyfish was its skin color.
Previously colorless and transparent, it now had an alluring blood-red hue, as if a gentle squeeze could draw blood from within.
¡°It seems it hasn¡¯t fully absorbed it yet¡¡±
Given its size, it¡¯s indeed difficult for it to digest so much blood.
After some observation, Ling Mo also judged that Jellyfish didn¡¯t have a separate set of digestive organs. Whether it was absorbing blood or mental energy, it relied on itself entirely.
Ling Mo could understand the absorption of blood, but what use was mental energy to Jellyfish?¡°Never mind, let¡¯s just feed you¡ huh?¡±
Just as Jellyfish had started to swallow a bit of blood-colored psychic tentacle, Ling Mo witnessed an unexpected scene.
Jellyfish¡¯s body began to emit a red glimmer, making its blood-red exterior appear magnificently radiant.
What truly surprised Ling Mo, however, was its rapidly expanding size¡
It was like a balloon, looking small normally but expanding to amodate a lot of hydrogen when inted.
¡°This is quite interesting. Is this a trait evolved specifically to be a glutton? So, it has been evolving this way ever since it started following me¡¡± Ling Mo pondered and then extended another psychic tentacle without hesitation.
As long as the psychic light cluster was not harmed, the used mental energy could be replenished. Ling Mo wasn¡¯t too concerned.
This is simr to superhumans with Enhancement abilities; as long as they aren¡¯t injured, they can recover from exhaustion.
Jellyfish had already absorbed a significant amount of mental energy after swallowing two tentacles, making it look like a glowing light bulb.
Its body also resembled a fully inted balloon, round and bulging, but still much smaller than its original size.
However, its absorption rate was evidently inadequate, with most of the mental energy merely being confined within its body.
What surprised Ling Mo, though, was Jellyfish¡¯s ability topress this mental energy.
After expanding, it slowly began to shrink again, but the mental energy remained inside it, bing increasingly brighter. By the end, it resembled a red fireball.
However, this was only visible to superhumans with mental abilities. To others, it probably just looked like a balloon.
Ling Mo initially thought that if Jellyfish couldn¡¯t absorb any more mental energy, it would soon start to dissipate. But to his surprise, even after waiting for ten minutes, the mental energy was still within it.
¡°It didn¡¯t overflow¡ I thought only the psychic light cluster could contain psychic power, like how physical strength can only exist within the body¡ But its evolved form can function like an artificial psychic light cluster. Absorbing blood and the virus must be for this purpose¡¡± The more Ling Mo observed, the more interesting he found it. After pondering for a moment, he suddenly reached out and poked Jellyfish.
¡°Pop!¡±
Some mental energy immediately oozed out and dissipated quickly.
¡°It can really be released¡¡± Ling Mo, now intrigued, squeezed Jellyfish to release all the mental energy it had stored.
¡°Of the mental energy it ingested, it could absorb less than one-tenth of it. Even if this one-tenth were magnified to one hundred units, it could only instantaneously absorb one unit¡¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s eyes grew brighter. This little thing¡ it¡¯s a perfect mental power storage unit!
The only question was how much psychic power it could store in its current form!
Without mental power potions, Ling Mo had been feeling quite inconvenienced.
Had it not been for this inconvenience, he wouldn¡¯t have faced consecutive crises in Xin Town and Cuihu City.
For superhumans, the greatest danger is continuousbat. Yet, in a city rife with crises, it is almost unavoidable.
Humans, in terms of consumption and recovery speed duringbat fatigue, are far inferior to Zombies and mutation beasts.
No matter how strong an individual is, once their physical or mental energy is depleted, they be even less capable than ordinary people.
Although Ling Mo had the assistance of female Zombies and had continuously enhanced his own physical capabilities, significantly making up for this crucial weakness, it still wasn¡¯t enough.
For instance, when the female Zombies needed protection during their advancement, his individualbat ability became extremely important.
Or, like in Cuihu City, if he had been able to quickly restore his psychic power, he wouldn¡¯t have had to devise borate ns to escape from Bighead.
Ling Mo gradually realized that as the degree of Zombie evolution increased, the hostility among Senior Zombies was also intensifying.
Ordinary Gel could no longer satisfy their evolution needs, so they began to hunt at higher levels.
Although this behavior reduced the number of Senior Zombies, it continuously gave rise to new ones within the lower-tier Zombie groups.
Compared to when the Cataclysm first erupted, the total number of Zombies had indeed decreased significantly, but the surviving human poption had also sharply declined and continued to do so.
As a result, for humans, Zombies remained a prevalent threat¡
Moreover, increasingly advanced Zombies were continually emerging.
The fiercepetition within Zombie groups spurred the creation of more variation zombies and Senior Zombies¡
For a human like Ling Mo, this situation was far from favorable, and for Ye Lian and the others, it was even worse.
Unless they always concealed their aura, exposing their identity as Senior Zombies in a city could attract Wild Zombie hunters.
Cuihu City was an exception, but it couldn¡¯t be assumed that other ces were devoid of King level or even stronger Zombies.
Mutated creatures like ¡°Wig¡± might exist elsewhere, too!
¡°The situation is dire, and a Jellyfish that can store psychic power could prove lifesaving at critical moments. The one unit of absorbed psychic power can be considered a management fee. Forming even the thinnest psychic tentacle requires more than five times that amount of psychic power, so it¡¯s still a fair trade¡¡± Ling Mo thought with satisfaction.
The consumption of psychic tentacles is much less than that of Materialization tentacles. The amount of psychic power Ling Mo had injected into Jellyfish earlier was not even enough to condense a single Materialization tentacle. However, even if Jellyfish¡¯s current storage capacity was insufficient, it didn¡¯t matter much. With evolution, its storage capacity would gradually expand, although the consumption would also increase along with it.
If new recovery Potions were introduced, Ling Mo¡¯s sustainablebat ability would increase exponentially.
The more Ling Mo thought about it, the more excited he became. So, he extended more tentacles for Jellyfish to devour.
He wanted to see the limits of Jellyfish, and the stored mental energy could be one of his trump cards for infiltrating Niepan¡¯s headquarters.
Additionally, given Jellyfish¡¯s ability to devour the psychic power of other creatures, it could be considered a small, sustainably usable bomb in itself.
¡°With this, even if the inside of Niepan is full of danger, I¡¯ll have a strong means of self-protection. Once we get in, Niepan headquarters will definitely send people to Dongming City immediately¡ The worst-case scenario is that they¡¯ve already dispatched someone, making the time we have even shorter,¡± Ling Mo thought as he continuously condensed new tentacles.
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¡°Um¡ are you really okay with letting him and Mu Chen go in together?¡± Xu Shuhan carefully approached Ye Lian and the three girls. She addressed Xia Na but hid behind Ye Lian while speaking.
Although she had witnessed Ye Lian¡¯s bloodybat without using guns in the mall, she couldn¡¯t help but think that, despite Ye Lian potentially being the strongest of the three, her somewhat bewildered expression and vacant stare gave Xu Shuhan the illusion that she was just a normal human girl-one who appeared exceptionally friendly, no less.
But Xia Na and Li Yalin were different; they made her feel nervous all the time¡
Especially Xia Na-just thinking about the things she said made Xu Shuhan¡¯s scalp tingle.
Even though she knew Xia Na¡¯s statements were true, did they have to be so blunt¡
¡°Isn¡¯t Niepan headquarters known for conducting experiments? If we go in, it will only make Ling-Ge hesitant, constantly worried about us revealing our identities¡¡±
Xia Na blinked, and Xu Shuhan felt a sudden blur in front of her eyes. In an instant, the Zombie girl was less than ten centimeters away from her.
¡°Hey, do you like Ling-Ge?¡±
Chapter 720: Energy Storage Device
Chapter 720: Energy Storage Device
With both sides suddenly so close, Xu Shuhan¡¯s nerves instantly tensed up.
Perhaps it was because her vision had been affected by the virus, Xu Shuhan always felt that even under normal circumstances, Xia Na¡¯s two eyes had some subtle differences.
One eye was deep and dark, while the other shone with a faint Red Glimmer.
Especially in that slightly red-tinged eye, the unique bloodthirsty and Frenzy nature of a Zombie was clearly evident.
Although the Zombie¡¯s innate nature was suppressed, the physical changes it brought wouldn¡¯t easily vanish.
Even so, achieving a state where it¡¯s usually hard to notice was already quite impressive.
Given Xia Na¡¯s personality, very few people dared to get close enough to stare into her eyes.
What truly made Xu Shuhan¡¯s heart race, however, was Xia Na¡¯s whisper as if right beside her ear:
¡°Do you like Ling-Ge?¡±Xu Shuhan was stunned for a couple of seconds before hurriedly waving her hand, ¡°What are you talking about! How is that possible! I¡ I¡¯m just worried he might fail¡ No, I don¡¯t want to turnpletely into a Zombie¡ Anyway, it¡¯s not what you think¡¡±
At first, her voice was quite loud, but the more she spoke, the less confident she became.
Without needing to look in a Mirror, Xu Shuhan knew her cheeks must be flushed.
The burning sensation made her wish she could find a crack in the ground to hide in.
She couldn¡¯t help but think, as expected of a Zombie¡ being Ling Mo¡¯s girlfriend, she could ask such a direct question¡
And even after asking, she looked at her with that very gossipy expression!
One would be enough, but even Li Yalin and Ye Lian were curiously staring at her too!
The temperature on Xu Shuhan¡¯s face kept rising. Though she had given an exnation, under the watchful eyes of three Zombies, even she felt her exnation seemed weak and unconvincing.
¡°I really¡¡±
¡°Oh, I see¡¡± Xia Na finally nodded.
But just as Xu Shuhan breathed a sigh of relief, she saw a sly smile appear on Xia Na¡¯s face.
Her barely calm heart instantly became flustered again¡
Xu Shuhan couldn¡¯t help but sneak a nce at the bedroom door not far away. Could Ling Mo be thinking the same thing?
If he knew what was going through her mind, Xu Shuhan really would want to find a ce to hide.
This scene was clearly observed by Mu Chen, who was sitting by the window on guard duty. At this moment, his face was full of tears, ¡°Am I that invisible to you all¡¡±
Whoosh!
The Jellyfish, which had once again shrunk in size, was caught in Ling Mo¡¯s palm. His face was pale, and fine beads of sweat covered his forehead, yet his expression was quite satisfied.
After storing about one-third of his mental energy into the Jellyfish, he finally reached its limit.
However, it only overflowed a bit before it beganpressing the mental energy.
By the time it regained its form, the mental energy inside had beenpressed to the utmost, like a mass of burning high-temperature me.
This mass of energy was norger than half a palm, but if fully materialized into Tentacles, it could kill hundreds of Zombies.
Of course, this was just an estimate. In actualbat, the amount of mental energy needed to condense a single Tentacle would vary depending on the situation.
Even so, it was enough to indicate the importance of the mental power stored within.
If Ling Mo could pull this out when his psychic power ran out, it would be like getting an extra battery.
¡°The Jellyfish Absorbs a small amount of mental power each day, but this consumption is totally within eptable limits. Although it¡¯s better than a recovery Potion, the downside is that it doesn¡¯t enhance physical strength¡ This can be used for emergencies, but I still need to find Potions,¡± Ling Mo thought, stuffing the Jellyfish into his inner pocket and zipping it up.
Even if someone saw it, they wouldn¡¯t think it was a living thing just by looking at its appearance.
But this wouldn¡¯t fool a superhuman with a mental ability.
So, rather than putting it in his backpack and drawing the attention of a mental ability superhuman, it was better to keep it close¡
By noon the next day, the rain had stopped.
Bright sunlight enveloped Heishui City, and in the shadow of an inconspicuous apartment building, a group of people stood together.
Ling Mo and Mu Chen each carried a backpack, their clothes speckled with mud and bloodstains. Coupled with their slightly fatigued expressions, they indeed looked like they had gone through a lot to reach Heishui City.
Especially Ling Mo, who had deliberately worn a duckbill cap. His spirited eyes were mostly hidden under the brim of the cap, and apart from his tall and straight figure, he looked almost indistinguishable from an ordinary Survivor. He even seemed less threatening than Mu Chen beside him.
Mu Chen¡¯s knife was strapped to his waist, covered in old bloodstains, looking quite intimidating.
This was also Ling Mo¡¯s idea. Without some degree of strength, it would have been impossible to travel all the way from Dongming to Heishui City.
If they had taken a detour, they would have arrived too quickly.
Making Mu Chen appear more formidable while Ling Mopletely hid his own strength, only pretending to be a purely mental ability superhuman with little physical prowess.
¡°We¡¯re leaving now. I¡¯ll signal you if somethinges up,¡± Ling Mo said.
Mu Chen nced at him in surprise, just about to ask a question, but Xia Na gave him a fierce re instead.
¡°Fine, I won¡¯t ask¡¡± Mu Chen muttered, looking frustrated.
But thinking about it, Ling Mo did have mental abilities, so maybe he really had a way?
Thinking this gave him some peace of mind. If it were really just the two of them walking into the lion¡¯s den
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, that would be way too nerve-wracking¡
Xu Shuhan stood nervously at the back. Although she didn¡¯t know exactly how Ling Mo¡¯s groupmunicated, she had vaguely noticed that there might be some special method of contact between them over the past few days.
But the clues were too few to analyze anything concrete.
One thing was certain: it was rted to Ling Mo¡¯s psychic power. She even wondered if it might be a kind of hypnotic ability¡
¡°Ye Lian and the others don¡¯t seem like they were hypnotized¡ Could it be brainwashing¡?¡± Just as Xu Shuhan¡¯s thoughts took an increasingly crazy direction, she suddenly heard Ling Mo¡¯s voice.
¡°Xu Shuhan, take good care of yourself over the next few days. I¡¯ve given the medicine to Xia Na, and she¡¯ll make sure you take it on time,¡± Ling Mo said, looking at her.
Xu Shuhan immediately felt a bit out of ce, especially when Ye Lian and the three girls¡¯ gazes suddenly focused on her.
This feeling was even more overwhelming than the awkwardness she feltst night. However, under Ling Mo¡¯s gaze, she couldn¡¯t just stand there dumbfounded.
¡°I¡ I understand¡¡± Xu Shuhan¡¯s voice was barely louder than a mosquito¡¯s buzz.
Ling Mo looked at her with a hint of puzzlement. Seeing her absent-minded demeanor, he reached out and patted her shoulder, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯lle up with a n.¡±
¡°Ah¡¡± Being suddenly touched on the shoulder by Ling Mo in this situation, Xu Shuhan nearly jumped out of her skin.
She nervously nodded her head, feeling a bit moved inside, ¡°Okay¡¡±
¡°Remember, don¡¯t let anyone find out. Apart from Niepan¡¯s members, there are probably no other Survivors in Heishui City. If you¡¯re discovered, it¡¯ll be troublesome. We¡¯re heading out now¡¡± Ling Mo smiled slightly at Ye Lian and the others.
He actually wanted to give them all a hug, but he was quite confident in this infiltration mission. There was no need to make it seem like a life-or-death farewell.
Moreover, there¡¯s the psychic link; if he suddenly acted too reluctant, it would only make them worry¡
Mu Chen was already somewhat anxious; there was no need to add to his psychological burden.
¡°Wait¡¡± Xu Shuhan said softly as Ling Mo turned his head with a questioning look, ¡°Don¡¯t push yourselves too hard. If it doesn¡¯t work out, just abandon it¡¡±
Her words obviously took great courage to say, as what she suggested abandoning was not just anything but herst glimmer of hope.
But if she didn¡¯t say it now, Xu Shuhan felt she wouldn¡¯t be able to find peace in her heart¡
Although she knew that Ling Mo wasn¡¯t doing this solely for her¡
¡°Okay, I understand.¡± Ling Mo was slightly taken aback, then smiled and nodded.
¡°Are you really ready to be a Zombie?¡± Xia Na said with a smile while waving at Ling Mo.
Xu Shuhan looked up at her, then twiddled her fingers nervously.
¡°I don¡¯t know¡¡±
Watching the figures of Ling Mo and Mu Chen gradually recede into the distance, Xu Shuhan was at a loss for what she was feeling.
When Ling Mo returns, her fate will be decided¡
Footnote:- Lion¡¯s den (ʨѨ):
¡®Lion¡¯s den¡¯ is a metaphor for a very dangerous ce or situation.
Chapter 721: Venturing into the Tigers Den
Chapter 721: Venturing into the Tigers Den
The afternoon sun was scorching, the highway had long dried out, and the air was permeated with a strange odor.
¡°What¡¯s that smell?¡± Mu Chen took a breath, then covered his mouth and nose with a grim expression.
¡°Virus,¡± Ling Mo said calmly.
¡°Damn it¡¡± Mu Chen frowned but remained rtivelyposed.
Non-mutated viruses aren¡¯t transmitted through the respiratory tract. Even a mutated virus like the one self-secreted by the ¡°Wig¡± takes a long time to show infection symptoms in humans.
In cities, strange smells are quitemon after rain.
Bodies swollen with water, blood mixed in the water after battles, rotting meat flushed out from corners, clothes soaked with various strange liquids¡
When the sun shines, any kind of smell can emanate.
The reason the odor is so strong here must be because Niepan headquarters is nearby.There aren¡¯t many zombies around here, clearly the area has been cleared. However, inside Niepan headquarters, the number of dead zombies must be numerous.
Ling Mo nced in the direction of the Medical University. Behind the fence, there were various nts crowded together, with some twisted branches creeping through the gaps, resembling the hands of countless dry corpses trying to grab passersby. Spotting this suddenly at midnight would be quite a fright.
The way these nts had grown was definitely rted to the weather.
When it rains, their roots soak in the virus, causing variation to be natural¡
¡°At a ce like Falcon, whether the grown food is edible is questionable. But as long as it can fill their stomachs and won¡¯t cause immediate variation, the survivors probably ept it¡¡± Ling Mo¡¯s thoughts wandered far.
¡°A ce like this¡ Is it possible for us to make a move?¡± Mu Chen suddenly asked.
In fact, he wasn¡¯t even sure if Niepan headquarters was inside. However, when it was Ye Lian¡¯s and the others¡¯ turn to keep watch, Xia Na imed she saw peopleing out from over there.
Ling Mo didn¡¯t ask much, and the next day he decided they would infiltrate.
Mu Chen had no way to change the situation; once Ling Mo made a decision, his opinions didn¡¯t matter much.
Fortunately, despite many of Ling Mo¡¯s iprehensible decisions, they had safely made it this far.
But the thought of infiltrating Niepan headquarters left Mu Chen feeling a bit anxious.
This was Niepan headquarters, after all¡ Unlike Ling Mo, he had heard many rumors about this ce and was quite apprehensive.
¡°Yes, it¡¯s extremely difficult,¡± Ling Mo nodded.
Just from the external firepower, one could infer the level of vignce inside. Additionally, both of them were unfamiliar faces, making it easy to attract attention. Moving around would be difficult, let alone sabotaging anything.
¡°Damn¡¡± Couldn¡¯t you be a bit more subtle? Too blunt!
After pondering for a moment, Mu Chen suddenly asked in a low voice, ¡°Now that it¡¯s just the two of us, there¡¯s something I¡¯ve been meaning to ask you¡¡±
¡°Stop being sneaky, just say it,¡± Ling Mo said, keeping his distance.
Avoiding harassment, staying away from the goofball¡
Unfortunately, they were traveling together, so Mu Chen would likely continue to pester him.
Ling Mo didn¡¯t n to infiltrate Niepan headquarters immediately; it was better to scout the perimeter and understand the environment first.
The scenes viewed through Xiao Bai were limited; seeing it with his own eyes would provide a moreprehensive understanding.
¡°Why are you so interested in zombies?¡± Mu Chen asked with a frown. ¡°Entering Niepan headquarters to help Xu Shuhan is just one reason, right?¡±
After asking, he observed Ling Mo¡¯s expression, with a look that suggested, ¡°I¡¯ve figured you out.¡±
Ling Mo rolled his eyes; Mu Chen was way too nosy!
Seeing Ling Mo merely nce at him without intending to answer, Mu Chen chuckled. ¡°I guessed right, didn¡¯t I? But why are you interested? Do you want to gain the power of zombies like those in Niepan?¡±
After thinking it over, this seemed the most usible exnation. Ever since he saw Ling Mo helping Xu Shuhan retain her rationality, he felt that Ling Mo must have substantial knowledge about the virus¡
If he also had theoretical knowledge, his interest in Niepan headquarters¡¯ experiments would be understandable.
¡°Shut up,¡± Ling Mo said irritably.
¡°Haha, you¡¯re getting angry because you¡¯re embarrassed!¡± Mu Chenughed.
¡°You¡¯re a refugee, yet you¡¯re so happy. Try to act a bit more miserable,¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°Don¡¯t set your standards so high¡ Ouch! Damn it¡ Ling Mo, you¡¡±
Mu Chen clutched his stomach, his face contorted in pain.
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Zhang Yan was having a rough time. After getting soaked in the rain all day yesterday, today he was still on duty.
The Canine Zombie crawled slowly under the restraint of the iron chain, which only made him more irritated.
Staring at the back of the zombie¡¯s neck, Zhang Yan felt a wave of nausea wash over him.
The chain was welded directly to the zombie¡¯s neck. Its burnt skin and flesh hadpletely healed, but had fused with the chain.
Just looking at it was a strong visual assault, let alone staring at it continuously.
¡°It¡¯s be a zombie, but still looks human. Disgusting.¡±
As Zhang Yan muttered these words, the Canine Zombie suddenly lifted its head.
It stared ahead, issuing a low growl from its toothless mouth.
¡°What now!¡±
Zhang Yan frowned impatiently, but he immediately drew his short knife from behind his back.
Although he was on the lowest level mission, he was still an enhancement ability superhuman. If one or two zombies managed to sneak in, he could easily deal with them.
¡°Smelled everything for hours yesterday, and again today¡¡±
Just as Zhang Yanined, the Canine Zombie suddenly lunged forward, nearly yanking the iron chain from his grip.
¡°Damn it!¡±
Zhang Yan yanked the chain hard, delivering two quick electric shocks to the zombie.
At that moment, the sound of footsteps came from not far away.
¡°Someone?¡±
This area was a side entrance to the Medical University, asionally used by people from Niepan headquarters.
If there were footsteps, it surely wasn¡¯t a zombie.
Zhang Yan sheathed his knife and dragged the Canine Zombie towards the sound.
As he turned the corner, he spotted two figures in the distance.
What puzzled him was that they seemed to just nce at the Medical University and then continued walking, without any intention of entering through the side gate.
¡°Hey!¡±
Zhang Yan, full of suspicion, decided to call out to them.
Since these survivors were wandering around Heishui City, they were surely from Niepan headquarters. Zhang Yan had no doubt about that.
However, the two of them appeared in dire straits. Their steps were heavy, and they looked filthy.
Their backpacks were barely filled, not typical of those returning from a mission.
Both individuals stopped simultaneously and looked back in Zhang Yan¡¯s direction.
Holding the Canine Zombie by its chain, Zhang Yan stepped out from behind the bushes, calling out, ¡°Over here!¡±
¡°Someone¡¡±
¡°Did they find us?¡±
But for some reason, instead of approaching, they took two steps back.
Zhang Yan faintly heard them talking and was immediately annoyed.
Damn, am I invisible?
However, if they were on a scavenging mission, their ranks must be higher than his¡
Thinking this, Zhang Yan rolled his eyes and said, ¡°I¡¯m Zhang Yan, Level 5, on patrol duty. This way is a shortcut. Are you two nning to enter through the main gate?¡±
His tone wasn¡¯t exactly polite, but given his current situation, he couldn¡¯t afford to be.
The Canine Zombie was struggling violently, and it took a lot of effort just to hold onto it.
¡°What is that?¡± Ling Mo feigned surprise, but Mu Chen was genuinely shocked and whispered to Ling Mo.
¡°It¡¯s an experimental subject, simr to Number 1.¡± Ling Mo also felt uneasy seeing the Canine Zombie¡¯s intense reaction.
It seemed only someone like Xiao Bai could escape the zombie¡¯s keen sense of smell¡
He could feel the Canine Zombie staring at him, clearly driven mad by his unique scent¡
¡°Damn it, so annoying¡¡± Zhang Yan squeezed the handle hard, and the Canine Zombie let out a wail before finally lying down, though it continued to stare at Ling Mo with blood-red eyes.
Though Ling Mo and Mu Chen seemed surprised by Zhang Yan¡¯s appearance, it was actually part of Ling Mo¡¯s n. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have headed this way.
Entering the Medical University directly could arouse suspicion, so using his psychic probe to locate a patroller first seemed more natural.
¡°Hey, are you two mute or something?¡± Zhang Yan muttered gloomily, regretting getting involved with them in the first ce.
¡°Um¡ are you from Niepan headquarters?¡± Mu Chen, after receiving a re from Ling Mo, had no choice but to step forward and ask.
As soon as the words left his mouth, he wanted to p himself. That was painfully obvious!
Chapter 722: Scared You to Death
Chapter 722: Scared You to Death
Although he had experience acting before, ever since he got tricked terribly by Ling Mo, Mu Chen had been traumatized!
However, his somewhat dodgy gaze was quite fitting at the moment, considering that Canine Zombie was indeed disgusting.
Zhang Yan froze for a moment and then questioned back, ¡°Aren¡¯t you guys from the headquarters?¡±
As soon as he asked, he wanted to p himself. It was so obvious!
The knife he originally put down was immediately gripped again, and he looked at Ling Mo and Mu Chen with some vignce. ¡°Where are you guys from?¡±
If they were from a branch, someone should have been leading them¡ but it was obvious these two stumbled upon this ce by chance.
Heishui City wasn¡¯t big, and the city center was packed with Zombies. If they were avoiding Zombies, it was possible they could have ended up here by taking the outskirts.
But what Survivors would wander around aimlessly¡?
¡°We are really from the headquarters¡ um¡ we¡¯re from the Dongming branch. My name is Mu Chen, I¡¯m an Advanced Member from Dongming. The headquarters might have records¡¡± Mu Chen quickly exined.Actually, even if there were no records, Mu Chen, being a core Member of the Dongming branch, was well aware of the branch leader Ai Feng¡¯s details.
It wouldn¡¯t be hard to confirm his identity by cross-checkingter.
Zhang Yan was a bit taken aback, and after a long pause, he asked skeptically, ¡°Why would someone from the Dongming branche all the way here?¡±
¡°Well¡ it¡¯s a big issue.¡± Mu Chen nced back at Ling Mo and then turned to reply.
It wasn¡¯t just a big issue; this matter could shake the Niepan headquarters to its core.
And the young man following him was the mastermind behind it¡
What surprised Mu Chen even more was that Ling Mo, with his eyes hidden under the brim of his hat, seemedpletely unshaken and appeared very calm.
Thinking back to his expression earlier¡
¡°Damn, this guy is so good at acting!¡± Mu Chen thought angrily. No wonder he couldn¡¯t help but remember how he was tricked¡
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¡°This way.¡±
Leading the way, Zhang Yan asionally nced back, feeling somewhat amused.
¡°These two bumpkins, scared to death by a Canine Zombie¡¡±
Seeing Ling Mo and Mu Chen keeping their distance, Zhang Yan felt significantly better.
Even the Canine Zombie, which had disgusted him, now seemed less repulsive.
However, in his smugness, Zhang Yan didn¡¯t notice that the Canine Zombie kept ncing back, ring at one of them¡
¡°That Monster is really gross. Have you noticed it¡¯s been staring at us?¡± Mu Chen asked in a low voice.
¡°Yeah, it¡¯s probably taken a liking to you,¡± Ling Mo replied, keeping a straight face. His words nearly made Mu Chen stumble.
¡°Damn! It¡¯s a male!¡± Mu Chen initially wanted to snap back, but remembering the things he heardst night, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh deeply.
It¡¯s not fair¡
As they spoke, they followed the main road to the iron gate of the Niepan headquarters.
Along the way, every time they passed a building, Ling Mo was Sensing for any Zombies inside but found none.
It seemed Buildings No.1, No.2, and No.3 were not easy to locate¡
With someone leading them, he couldn¡¯t exactly check out the building Xiao Bai investigated yesterday.
Nearing the yground, Ling Mo refocused his attention on the Canine Zombie.
The psychic light cluster of this Canine Zombie was indeed chaotic, worse than the one from Building No. 1.
Judging by the state of the psychic light cluster, the Canine Zombie was at most at the evolution level of amon zombie.
Ling Mo knew that not probing thoroughly now would make it impossible to use his psychic power freely once inside the headquarters.
¡°Wait here¡¡± Zhang Yan said nonchntly, then led the Canine Zombie away.
The two guards had changed shifts. As the Canine Zombie approached, they both frowned in disgust.
After a brief conversation among the three, one of the guards peeked at Ling Mo and Mu Chen.
¡°Come on over,¡± Zhang Yan beckoned.
One of the guards stepped forward, saying, ¡°Standard procedure here, we have to search you.¡±
The other guard took position behind the Machine Gun, clearly ready for any trouble.
¡°Security is indeed tight¡¡± Ling Mo thought.
But the body search was no big deal; Ling Mo and Mu Chen only brought essential items when they left.
¡°Hand over your weapons. I¡¯ll take them to the registration desk for you in a bit,¡± the guard who was to conduct the search said, maintaining a distance.
They were cautious with strangers¡
Their behavior hinted at the kind of scrutiny they¡¯d face inside the headquarters, but Ling Mo and Mu Chen weren¡¯t too surprised.
¡°At the headquarters, you can only retrieve your weapons when heading out on a mission,¡± Zhang Yan exined, though his tone suggested he wasn¡¯t concerned but rather just passing the time.
Ling Mo pulled out a rusty Rebar and handed it over to the guard.
Mu Chen also handed his knife to the guard, who kept a watchful eye on their every move before taking the Rebar and knife.
Relieved of their weapons, the guard visibly rxed.
¡°Open your bags and stand still,¡± hemanded next.
¡°Feels like we¡¯re going through airport security¡¡± Mu Chen muttered, somewhat annoyed.
The guard cautiously patted down various parts of Ling Mo¡¯s body, then focused on Ling Mo¡¯s clothing. ¡°What¡¯s in your pockets?¡± he asked.
Mu Chen, having just been searched, immediately tensed up. He knew Ling Mo often carried all sorts of odd items and worried he might have something he shouldn¡¯t.
Although Mu Chen believed Ling Mo wouldn¡¯t be that careless, he couldn¡¯t help but feel nervous.
The guard had a keen sense for reading expressions and instantly noticed Mu Chen¡¯s reaction. He grasped the handle of his gun. ¡°Take it out,¡± he ordered.
Ling Mo felt a bit exasperated. Having encountered special forces like Tom, he recognized some of the guard¡¯s postures and moves.
Clearly, both guards were military personnel.
¡°Whoever the Boss is, they¡¯ve got some serious clout, using soldiers as guards¡¡± Ling Mo thought as he nonchntly pulled out a Jellyfish from his pocket.
The guard eyed the Jellyfish suspiciously and reached out to inspect it.
¡°Plop!¡±
Ling Mo squeezed the Jellyfish decisively. Seeing Ling Mo make a move, the guard immediately drew his gun, his expression turning serious. Within seconds, the other guard jumped to the Machine Gun and shouted, ¡°What do you doing?!¡±
Even Zhang Yan instinctively took a step back, almost letting go of the Canine Zombie.
After a second, he saw that Ling Mo had simply opened his hand, revealing the Jellyfish-like object quietly lying in his palm.
¡°Just a toy, with some special sentimental value,¡± Ling Mo exined calmly.
As soon as he said ¡°special sentimental value,¡± the previously wary guards exchanged looks of understanding.
However, the over-the-top reactions of all three guards, only to be frightened by a small toy, left them a bit embarrassed.
Ling Mo found it amusing but also felt a growing sense of caution toward the Niepan headquarters.
Keeping these people on such high alert in a rtively peaceful environment was undoubtedly due to the leadership¡¯s capability.
Mu Chen had also been startled. He often saw Ling Mo merely move his hand to make Zombies drop dead all around.
It was only when Ling Mo opened his hand that Mu Chen realized what he was doing.
¡°This is supposed to be a stealth mission. Coming in and killing someone isn¡¯t exactly stealthy¡¡±
¡°Cough, cough¡ Follow me,¡± the guard said, somewhat abashed but noticeably more polite than before.
Zhang Yan, a bit embarrassed himself, nced at Ling Mo and Mu Chen before leading the Canine Zombie away.
¡°Woo¡ woo¡¡± The Canine Zombie snarled at Ling Mo with its tongueless mouth, only to be yanked away by Zhang Yan.
¡°Stop that!¡± Zhang Yan was clearly irritated again.
The guard, carrying the weapons of Ling Mo and Mu Chen, led them through the Square in front of the building.
As they crossed, Ling Mo sensed several pairs of eyes scrutinizing them.
No need to guess; those watches undoubtedly belonged to those manning the firepower points.
New members were rare here, and those without any old members apanying them, like Ling Mo and Mu Chen, were even rarer.
Ling Mo also felt a faint trace of mental energy sweep over him, pausing briefly on his body.
He frowned slightly. Being scanned and probed would make any mental ability superhuman ufortable.
Whoever was doing this scanning, they¡¯re excessively tant¡
Ling Mo discreetly followed the direction of the psychic probe and immediately locked eyes with someone.
Chapter 723: You Shouldnt Be Ignoring Me
Chapter 723: You Shouldnt Be Ignoring Me
¡°Hmm?¡±
Behind a window on the third floor, a figure was staring down at the Square below.
When the slender young man wearing a hat suddenly looked up, the person at the window froze.
¡°No way, he discovered me this quickly? What strong Sensing Ability¡¡±
Feeling awkward for being caught spying, the person quickly turned and walked away.
¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Mu Chen noticed Ling Mo look up and asked while following his gaze upward.
However, by the time he looked at the window, it was already empty.
¡°Nothing.¡± Ling Mo withdrew his gaze and said nonchntly, ¡°There are indeed many superhumans here. We need to be very careful.¡±
¡°You actually know to be careful¡¡± Mu Chen said with an eye roll.Bringing this up only now, as if it wasn¡¯tmon sense!
The closer they got to the entrance, the more nervous Mu Chen felt.
Behind the ss door ahead, there were four guards, all armed.
It was hard not to feel pressure with the barrels of their guns pointed at them.
He sneaked a nce at Ling Mo and found that he was still as calm as before, with no change in his expression.
¡°You said to be careful! At least act a little nervous!¡± Mu Chen cursed in his mind, calling Ling Mo a ¡°stone-faced,¡± while taking a deep breath.
Calm down, stay calm¡
From the moment they stepped through the door, there was no turning back¡
The guard leading the way also heard Mu Chen¡¯s breathing. ncing back briefly, a slightly smug smile appeared on his lips.
¡°The Dongming branch is such a small cepared to the headquarters. This tight security has probably scared them silly¡¡±
However, he kept his thoughts to himself.
Having been the one who had almost drawn his gun out of fear of a Toy earlier, he felt he had no right to disy any sense of superiority now¡
¡°The guy in the hat is quite something. Even with a gun pointed at him, he didn¡¯t show any expression. But his physical attributes seemcking. A mental ability user? No wonder, those with mental abilities often have strong wills¡¡±
The guard thought to himself but didn¡¯t slow his pace. Soon, he brought Ling Mo and Mu Chen to the entrance.
After handing over their weapons to one of the guards, he briefly introduced their backgrounds before returning to his post.
As he passed by Ling Mo, the guard kept a straight face, eyes forward, and even quickened his pace a bit¡
¡°Is that necessary¡¡± Ling Mo chuckled internally.
¡°Follow me, I¡¯ll take you to the registration area,¡± the guard taking over was a Middle-aged man, with a burly build and a voice full of authority.
¡°He¡¯s an Enhancement ability superhuman,¡± Mu Chen whispered, filled with astonishment.
Just guarding the entrance, and they¡¯re using superhumans¡
This headquarters is really extravagant¡
However, Ling Mo noticed that the previous guard was very polite when speaking to this man, likely indicating that he was the captain of the guard team.
With Niepan headquarters housing so many superhumans and secrets, it¡¯s understandable they¡¯d focus heavily on security.
Appointing a superhuman to lead the guard team isn¡¯t really a waste¡
The Middle-aged man led Ling Mo and Mu Chen into the hall and headed straight forward.
Ling Mo used the cover of his hat to carefully observe the surroundings.
As expected, there were several guards inside the hall. Two were guarding a passageway, while the other two seemed to be patrolling.
¡°I wonder where that passage leads¡ But with such tight security, it surely won¡¯t be easy.¡±
Ling Mo thought to himself.
Mu Chen, on the other hand, was watching with his heart in his mouth. The Dongming branch at most could be considered well-hidden, but its security couldn¡¯tpare to the Niepan headquarters at all.
Stealing information in a ce like this was akin to pulling a tooth from a tiger¡¯s mouth.
But now that they¡¯ve entered the tiger¡¯s mouth, all they could do was hope Ling Mo had a foolproof n¡
¡°Hey¡¡± Mu Chen slightly slowed his steps, sidled up to Ling Mo, and whispered, ¡°What do you think?¡±
¡°What?¡± Ling Mo countered.
Mu Chen grew anxious, ¡°What do you think?¡±
He dared not speak inly, unsure if that Middle-aged man leading them had any special Superpower.
¡°Well¡we should adapt to the situation,¡± Ling Mo replied ambiguously.
¡°¡Damn it!¡± Mu Chen thought, frustrated. So, this guy had no n!
But on second thought, it made sense; they needed to observe the environment first to devise a proper n¡
¡°Alright, calm down,¡± Ling Mo sighed.
Mu Chen knew he was indeed panicking. With no way out now, he had to y his part well to avoid exposure.
The so-called registration area was actually arge office facing the entrance.
It was probably a ce for paying fees in the past; at first nce, it looked just like a bank counter, just without the ss barrier.
Several reception staff members were busy inside, and five or six Niepan headquarters members were gathered near the counter.
From the moment Ling Mo and Mu Chen entered, these people had already noticed them.
However, two of them just nced briefly before looking away, while three others shamelessly scrutinized them from head to toe.
Such stares would make anyone feel ufortable, especially with one person¡¯s gaze cold and ruthless, giving a chilling feeling akin to being watched by a poisonous Snake.
Butpared to a Zombie¡¯s gaze, it was stillcking.
Not to mention Ling Mo remained unfazed, even Mu Chen barely felt any difort.
That person¡¯s gaze, no matter how terrifying, could never match Xia Na¡¯s¡
Aware of being watched, Ling Mo and Mu Chen nced back.
Seeing that these people had no intention of engaging, they kept silent and continued following the Middle-aged man.
The cold-eyed fellow remained expressionless, but the other two frowned and turned to look at them, with one scantily d woman even giving an annoyed snort.
The woman lowered her high-heeled boot back to the ground and retracted her deliberately lifted leg.
¡°They actually ignored me,¡± she muttered.
The other person nced at her and said with a smile, ¡°Not everyone is desperate.¡±
¡°Are you looking for a fight?¡± she snapped, eyes cold and fierce.
¡°Alright, alright, I¡¯ll shut up. Who can understand your twisted taste anyway,¡± the man shook his head and whispered, ¡°But who are these two anyway¡¡±
¡°Li Yang, register these two; they¡¯re from the Dongming branch,¡± the Middle-aged man ordered as he walked straight to the counter and ced their weapons on top.
¡°ng!¡±
The sound of metal shing immediately drew everyone¡¯s attention, including the two who had been staring at Ling Mo and Mu Chen.
¡°So, they¡¯re from the Dongming branch¡¡±
¡°Oh, that ce¡ Didn¡¯t someone say it was going to be shut down?¡±
However, after taking just one look, the woman couldn¡¯t help but burst intoughter.
Hearing theughter, Ling Mo and Mu Chen turned their heads.
The source of theughter was a woman around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. Half of her hair was intricately braided while the other half hung down, covering one eye and part of her face. She wore dark lipstick, almost ck, and a revealing tight outfit. She was the same one who had snorted coldly earlier.
Ling Mo had seen her earlier but hadn¡¯t paid much attention. Mu Chen, on the other hand, was too nervous to focus on anything else.
Not that this woman was merely dressed provocatively; even if she wasn¡¯t wearing anything¡ well, Mu Chen would probably take a couple of extra nces in that case¡
¡°Isn¡¯t it ridiculous? A branch using such shabby weapons? And rebar of all things¡ Can¡¯t they find proper weapons, or are they just too scared to look?¡± the woman mocked unceremoniously. Though the others stayed silent, they all assumed a posture of enjoying the spectacle.
Mu Chen¡¯s expression immediately became somewhat ugly. While he had anticipated some disdain from headquarters members towards branch personnel, this was too much¡
The woman grew even more annoyed when she saw that Ling Mo remained unfazed, merely casting a casual nce at her from under his hat brim.
¡°Isn¡¯t that right?¡± she asked the people around her.
These individuals didn¡¯t respond, but a hint of amusement could be seen on their faces.
Chapter 724: Why Not Take a Gamble!
Chapter 724: Why Not Take a Gamble!
¡°Register.¡±
Ling Mo slightly frowned but ignored the woman.
ording to what the guard just said, these people were likely waiting here to receive weapons for their missions.
By the time they return, Ling Mo and Mu Chen would probably be long gone, so there was no need to bicker with them.
Let her have this moment of verbal victory¡
Unexpectedly, Ling Mo¡¯s reaction provoked a wave of jeers, and the man standing next to the woman immediatelyughed, ¡°He Hongyan, I never thought there¡¯d be a day when you¡¯d bepletely ignored. Tsk tsk¡¡± he said, turning his gaze to He Hongyan, making his meaning clear.
¡°He Hongyan especially loves to see men embarrass themselves and enjoys picking on low-level members. I¡¯ve been caught by her too, but these two guys didn¡¯t even react¡¡±
¡°He Hongyan must be fuming¡¡±
Even the cold-eyed man turned his head and gave Ling Mo a somewhat surprised look.These days, everyone is struggling on the edge of life and death, and even Niepan members are no exception.
Long-term survival pressure has made many people¡¯s temperaments quite extreme.
Though killing is not allowed within the Niepan headquarters, minor conflicts like this aremonce.
Some people even deliberately provoke others to relieve stress.
There are quite a few people with a pretty good mentality, though these individuals tend not to start trouble, they will usually watch if a conflict arises.
The majority in this group fell into this category-they made it clear they wouldn¡¯t participate, but also had no intention of intervening.
If these two were just frightened, it would be understandable, but the young man in the hat seemed calm and indifferent, clearly having an attitude of it doesn¡¯t matter!
As for the other, he was staring at He Hongyan, but not at her exposed parts; instead, he seemed somewhat impatient¡
¡°Shut the hell up,¡± He Hongyan red at herpanion, swearing.
She licked her lips and smiled coldly at Ling Mo, ¡°You think you¡¯re so great, huh? Just got promoted from a branch and you think now that you¡¯re part of the headquarters, your tail can wag at the sky? You might die on your first mission.¡± She sneered, giving Ling Mo a look up and down, ¡°You really think you¡¯re that impressive.¡±
Ling Mo frowned and said, ¡°This is absurd.¡±
It¡¯s one thing to find trouble, but to speak so maliciously made Ling Mo feel a bit disgusted.
Mu Chen also looked displeased, thinking, ¡°Who the hell is she lumping me in with? I haven¡¯t said a word, okay!¡±
¡°What did you say?¡± He Hongyan¡¯s eyes widened as she stepped forward, head held high, ¡°So cocky! Contribution points, do you dare to bet?¡±
¡°Here we go, she loves to pull this trick.¡±
¡°She¡¯s got Ah-Long on her side, these two are definitely going to lose¡¡±
The spectators, always enjoying a spectacle, got excited upon hearing He Hongyan propose a bet.
¡°But they won¡¯t agree, right? They¡¯re not even officially joined yet.¡±
¡°Neers must go on a mission within three days; it¡¯s a rule. He Hongyan¡¯s doing this on purpose for contribution points.¡±
Ling Mo looked at He Hongyan, who was acting all menacing, and, thanks to his enhanced hearing, clearly picked up on the quiet discussions of those around him.
Their voices were just slightly lowered, but while Mu Chen could only catch snippets, Ling Mo heard everything distinctly.
¡°No wonder, she¡¯s doing this on purpose¡ but this woman probably just enjoys making trouble too¡¡± Ling Mo felt a flicker of impatience. He hade here with serious matters to attend to and had no interest in getting involved with these members. He didn¡¯t expect Niepan headquarters members to be so arrogant and unruly. The middle-aged man had been adopting a nonchnt attitude from the start, clearly not intending to intervene.
¡°So bullying neers is the norm here¡¡± Ling Mo got a preliminary understanding of the atmosphere within Niepan headquarters. The members were in a state of mutualpetition, but judging by He Hongyan and her group¡¯s behavior, it was clear they had formed small cliques. This might be to avoid fighting alone, but it also indicated the interpersonal rtionships here were terrible, requiring group cohesion for survival.
Thus, even if he hadn¡¯t run into He Hongyan, someone else would havee to provoke them.
¡°Within three days, there must be a mission. I¡¯m just wondering if, after the incident in Dongming, they will still schedule me and Mu Chen for that¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself.
¡°Not daring to?¡± He Hongyan sneered, ¡°It¡¯s fine if you don¡¯t dare, but¡¡±
She was about toe up with even more venomous words to provoke them, but Ling Mo interrupted her, ¡°We¡¯ll bet.¡±
He Hongyan¡¯s mocking words were stifled before she could even get them out.
She stared at Ling Mo for a couple of seconds before she reacted, ¡°You really are cocky. Fine, see you then. Let¡¯s bet on whose next mission level will be higher. Just so you know, we¡¯re taking on a B-level mission.¡±
¡°Whoa, they actually epted¡¡±
¡°B-level! These two are going to lose for sure.¡±
Ling Mo remained indifferent. This woman was truly exasperating, no matter what he said, it always turned into ¡°you¡¯re so cocky¡± in her mouth¡
In terms of being annoying, this woman¡¯s talent far surpassed her talent for exposure.
Ling Mo couldn¡¯t be bothered to argue with her. Contribution points might mean living standards and safety for these Niepan headquarters members, but they had no significance to him¡
Seeing Ling Mo¡¯sck of reaction, not only was He Hongyan even more infuriated, but the cold-eyed man also fixed his gaze on Ling Mo.
¡°Heh, you don¡¯t understand the value of contribution points and the difficulty of missions, do you? Let me tell you, contribution points can be exchanged for all kinds of supplies, can buy you amodation time at the headquarters, and can even get you women.¡± He Hongyan said this with an expression of calm, even a hint of mockery, ¡°As for mission difficulty, don¡¯t even think about S-level, a B-level is enough to send you to your death.¡±
Ling Mo frowned deeply at the way she kept saying ¡°to your death.¡±
Mu Chen also looked upset. What kind of princessplex is this? Did she think everyone needed to cater to her? A Shamate
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princess, really?
Ling Mo hade across information about contribution points and mission levels in some spoils of war, but these had little relevance to him. He¡¯d only nced through it to get an understanding of the situation within Niepan headquarters.
¡°Anything else?¡± Ling Mo asked coldly.
Once again, He Hongyan was left speechless. She red at Ling Mo who then turned his back on her, a vicious glint shing in her eyes, ¡°Let¡¯s see how you die.¡±
The middle-aged man and the receptionists behind the counter were all surprised at Ling Mo. Even after Ling Mo turned away, their gazes lingered on him.
¡°Can we continue with the registration?¡± Ling Mo asked the middle-aged man.
¡°Of course,¡± the middle-aged man snapped back to his senses and said, ¡°Li Yang, bring the registration form.¡±
¡°Oh, sure,¡± Li Yang put away the two shabby weapons, but couldn¡¯t help stealing nces at Ling Mo.
Even the middle-aged man asionally cast his gaze over at Ling Mo, who, though aware of it, showed no change in his expression.
¡°Avoiding trouble here seems impossible! Retreating is hard, too. If that¡¯s the case, I might as well face it head-on to prevent more entanglements,¡± Ling Mo thought.
The environment at Niepan headquarters clearly impacted Ling Mo¡¯s ns, but as he had said before, since he was here, he would adapt as necessary.
¡°Dragon me Squad,e get your stuff,¡± another receptionist called out, bringing up arge bag.
He Hongyan walked over, yanked open the backpack, revealing several gun magazines and some shiny yellow bullets.
She lifted her chin, gave Ling Mo a provocative look, and then turned on her heels and walked away, clutching the backpack.
Ling Mo nced back and indeed saw the trio walking together.
¡°So, not only can they form cliques, they can also officially establish squads¡¡± Ling Mo mused.
Seeing that the excitement was over, others in the area quieted down, although some still asionally cast curious looks at Ling Mo.
Ling Mo ignored it entirely, but Mu Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel concerned.
This situation was turning out to be too troublesome for them¡
¡°Aren¡¯t missions assigned here?¡± Ling Mo asked after a moment¡¯s thought.
The middle-aged man shook his head, ¡°Missions are assigned in the upstairs hall. Every day, tasks are posted there, and you can check them out to decide what to take.¡±
He seemed disinclined to say much more, which was understandable.
Ling Mo briefly recalled that the way they earned contribution points was different from that of ordinary members.
Without intersection, naturally, there was indifference in their attitude.
The so-called registration form was brought over, and the middle-aged man pushed it in front of Ling Mo. He nced at Mu Chen, who was standing behind, and said, ¡°Fill this out, and once you¡¯re done, I¡¯ll take you upstairs.¡±
Though it was called a registration form, it was actually a separate booklet.
The cover had a ce to fill in names, though in a ce like this, using a nickname would probably be fine too.
Opening it, Ling Mo saw it was a personal history form. To his surprise, the fields to fill out were all printed out.
¡°So high-tech¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself as he scanned the lines.
¡°Hmm¡ From which branch¡ Age¡ Gender¡ Hmm, superpower?¡±
His eyes lit up when he saw the ¡°Superpower¡± section.
He nced over at the bookcases behind the counter. It seemed like this new registration form was taken from there¡
¡°All the registration forms should be here. I wonder if the Experimental Group¡¯s forms are here too¡ If I could get a heads-up about them, it would improve our chances¡¡±
Thinking this, Ling Mo shot another nce at the middle-aged man.
¡°This spot is directly facing the entrance; the chance to steal a registration form is too small. I will need to observe more.¡±
He looked at Mu Chen, who had already picked up a pen and started filling out the form.
Seeing Ling Mo looking, Mu Chen immediately covered his form nervously, ¡°Don¡¯t peek!¡±
¡°Isn¡¯t your handwriting all crooked anyway¡¡± Ling Mo scoffed, quickly writing two characters on his cover: Ling Ge.
Mu Chen peeked over and almost burst outughing, ¡°Seriously?¡±
Footnote:- Shamate(ɱÂíÌØ):
Shamate (ɱÂíÌØ) is a subculture in China, typically referring to a fashion style among teenagers that became popr in thete 2000s and early 2010s. Influenced by Japanese Visual Kei and punk culture, it is characterized by exaggerated hairstyles, heavy makeup, and trendy clothing. Shamate youth often use this style to express individuality and rebelliousness.
Chapter 725: This is Not What I Imagined
Chapter 725: This is Not What I Imagined
Mu Chen¡¯s voice was too loud, immediately attracting some attention.
He quickly coughed and lowered his head, pretending to fill out the form.
After the surrounding people¡¯s gazes shifted away, Mu Chen lowered his voice and nudged Ling Mo with his elbow, asking, ¡°Do you have to take advantage so openly? How about I provide you with a¡¡±
They had already discussed Ling Mo¡¯s identity issue on the way here.
To infiltrate, he would need toe up with a proper new identity. Ling Mo¡¯s name had already spread among the three major forces in X City, and there was no guarantee that Niepan headquarters hadn¡¯t heard some whispers about it.
ording to Mu Chen, it would be best for Ling Mo to impersonate a member of the Dongming branch and take on an existing identity.
However, this suggestion was immediately turned down by Ling Mo.
Mu Chen wasn¡¯t sure if the branch members had a record here or not.
And those mental ability members, he didn¡¯t know them well enough.Such a rash substitution, even if the likelihood of being exposed was low, didn¡¯t seem reliable enough to Ling Mo.
After thinking it over, it seemed safer to create a new identity.
If no one here questions it, then it¡¯s fine. Even if they do ask, he couldpletely say he is a new member who just joined the branch and hasn¡¯t reported in yet.
With branch members either dying or fleeing, where could the headquarters verify at once?
Thus, the possibility of exposure is greatly reduced.
¡°Just fill in your form,¡± Ling Mo said, somewhat speechless. It was just a name¡ Mu Chen was really persistent.
¡°Tch¡¡± Mu Chen looked unwilling. He wanted to take advantage too!
Unfortunately, as the main protagonist, not only could he not hide his identity, but he also had to reveal as much of his background as possible to gain the trust of headquarters.
However, this smallmotion actually calmed Mu Chen down.
Being overly nervous would eventually arouse suspicion¡
In the ¡°Superpower¡± section, Ling Mo unhesitatingly filled in ¡°psychic probe.¡±
This superpower was quitemon among those with mental ability, and even if someone wasn¡¯t proficient in it, they would still know a little.
Ling Mo fell into thetter category. However, his psychic power was strong enough that pretending to be an expert was barely passable.
The middle-aged man cast a sidelong nce and his expression became somewhat peculiar.
Just now, seeing Ling Mo nonchntly ept He Hongyan¡¯s bet, he¡¯d thought Ling Mo was very confident¡ But he didn¡¯t expect his superpower to be that.
The other guy, just with a nce, anyone could tell he must be a superhuman with enhancement ability. With such heavy calluses on his hands, there¡¯s no way he could be someone with mental ability.
As for elemental ability, it¡¯s so rare that the middle-aged man didn¡¯t even consider it.
A team with such a lineup being so impulsive-it¡¯s not stupid?
But who among those who have survived until now is truly a fool?
Moreover, Ling Mo seemed like a calm person; why would he act so rashly¡
The more the middle-aged man thought about it, the more something felt off, but he couldn¡¯t pinpoint what it was.
¡°Probably he just wrote it vaguely¡¡± he managed toe up with a reason.
In this ce, the stronger the superpower, the more likely it is to attract attention. Some members would write somewhat ambiguously, but this was within Niepan headquarters¡¯ allowed limits.
Ling Mo didn¡¯t pay much attention to the middle-aged man¡¯s reaction. After finishing his form, he flipped through a few more pages.
¡°So, this part contains contribution points records¡ This booklet is essentially a personalprehensive file.¡±
The more Ling Mo understood, the more he realized how sophisticated Niepan headquarters was.
Whether it was in terms of scale, number of superhumans, system, or even these small details, Niepan headquarters had done exceedingly well.
Even the harshpetitive environment seemed beneficial to Niepan as far as Ling Mo could see.
What are superhumans? Currently, they are the elite among humans, possessing powers far beyond ordinary people.
But in essence, these people are no different from ordinary humans, with all kinds of character traits.
Most superhumans join Niepan merely to gain more resources and a better living environment; their sense of belonging to Niepan itself is very limited.
Thus, the management policy adopted by Niepan was to have these superhumans follow regtions and intentionally encouragepetition among them, thereby preventing the possibility of most superhumans banding together. The fact that contribution points could be used for gambling already indicated the strategy.
Even if some people remained well-behaved, there would always be those like He Hongyan, who actively stirred up trouble.
However, due to the many restrictions imposed by the Cataclysm, the branches were obviously more lenient, and many regtions were not enforced.
¡°The person who managed to establish Niepan headquarters is indeed remarkable. But that doesn¡¯t have much to do with me; the main focus is still on the experimental personnel who left behind that notebook. If my analysis is correct, he must be an important figure in the Experimental Group, holding a lot of experimental records and theoretical knowledge¡¡±
Ling Mo hadn¡¯t brought the notebook with him for this infiltration, but given his ability to switch perspectives, it didn¡¯t make much difference whether he brought it or not.
Although Niepan headquarters was located at the core of the Medical University, the direct distance from there to the residential building hadn¡¯t exceeded three kilometers, which was just perfect for Ling Mo.
After the two finished filling out their registration forms, they didn¡¯t hand them directly to the registration office. Instead, the middle-aged man took the forms and led them upstairs.
On the stairs, they encountered a few more Niepan members, but these individuals merely nced at them a few times and didn¡¯t cause any trouble.
¡°Do so many people go out on missions every day?¡± Mu Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.
Since they were pretending to join the headquarters, showing disinterest in everything would seem too fake¡
Seeing Mu Chen ask a question, Ling Mo also looked at the middle-aged man, showing a hint of interest.
¡°That¡¯s because some recent events have made task postings more frequent. The higher-ups have posted many high-level tasks that aren¡¯t excessively difficult, so lots of people are eager to take them on,¡± the middle-aged man said nonchntly.
Most people would stop after hearing the middle-aged man¡¯s indifferent tone, but Mu Chen wasn¡¯t just anyone-he was a chatterbox¡
These past days, staying with Ling Mo and the others, he often attracted eye-rolls after just a couple of sentences and had to suppress his urge to talk. Now, finally seeing other people, and with his mood rxed, there was no way he wouldn¡¯t chat more.
¡°What¡¯s the situation that requires so many tasks?¡± Mu Chen asked, not forgetting to pull out a cigarette and offer it to the middle-aged man.
Ling Mo nced over and was speechless. Mu Chen couldn¡¯t bear to give away his good cigarettes and actually offered a damp one.
The middle-aged man was about to take it but instantly felt a wave of frustration.
A branch is a branch-even their cigarettes are terrible¡
¡°I don¡¯t smoke¡¡± grumbled the middle-aged man inwardly. Seeing Mu Chen still staring at him, he reluctantly continued, ¡°Since you¡¯ve joined, it¡¯s fine to tell you¡ The matter isn¡¯t settled yet, and I don¡¯t know much. It seems to be rted to the Central Region.¡±
¡°The Central Region?¡± Ling Mo¡¯s interest was genuinely piqued this time. Due to the limitations he faced, he knew almost nothing about the situation outside. Hearing news from the outside world made him exceedingly curious.
Mu Chen was even more intrigued. Although he had made up his mind to stay with Ling Mo¡¯s Miracle Squad, he often felt a bit anxious.
Throughout their journey, the threat of zombies had been escting, and the environment was bing increasingly harsh-Mu Chen had certainly noticed.
He was utterly uncertain if there would still be a ce for humans to live in the future.
Knowing what the situation was like across the country and even globally would be incredibly beneficial.
¡°What¡¯s going on in the Central Region? What do you mean by saying it¡¯s rted to the Central Region?¡± Mu Chen eagerly pursued his questions.
The middle-aged man replied, ¡°I can¡¯t exin it clearly; just take it as it is. The Central Region consists of provinces withrge poptions. Reportedly, their situation is entirely different from ours. They have more zombies, but they also have far more humans and a significantly higher number of superhumans. They are working on some kind of human alliance now, and they¡¯ve supposedly made contact with us. They are sending people over, and they might arrive any day now.¡±
¡°That¡¯s a lot of information¡¡± Mu Chen was a bit stunned, possibly because the news didn¡¯t match his expectations.
Ling Mo asked, ¡°When are they supposed to arrive?¡±
The middle-aged man nced at him and said, ¡°From what I¡¯ve heard, they were supposed to arrive sooner¡ They¡¯re probably dyed due to something on the road. After all, there are zombies everywhere.¡±
¡°I see¡¡± Ling Mo nodded, lost in his own thoughts.
The middle-aged man couldn¡¯t help but nce at Ling Mo again. Though Ling Mo was wearing a hat, during their brief eye contact, the middle-aged man distinctly noticed an unusual gleam in this young man¡¯s eyes.
Most people¡¯s eyes were dark brown, and while Ling Mo¡¯s bright ck eyes were rare, they weren¡¯t unheard of.
But eyes that appeared so deep, almost dizzying with a single nce, were rare even among superhumans with mental abilities.
¡°This guy seems to have really strong psychic power. If it¡¯s just psychic probing, what a waste. But¡ how far can his probes reach?¡± The middle-aged man was extremely curious about this. As a guard, he had met all the superhumans here, including those with mental abilities, but someone like Ling Mo was exceptionally rare.
Upon reaching the second floor, they were greeted by a bustling hall.
Several movable ckboards were set up in the center of the hall, each marked with different levels in red ink. Many paper notes were attached to the boards, presumably listing various tasks.
There were about twenty to thirty people crowded in front of the ckboards, carefully selecting tasks.
However, just as Ling Mo looked at them, several individuals gave up on picking tasks and walked away empty-handed.
¡°Those¡¡± Mu Chen began, but the middle-aged man interjected, ¡°As long as they still have contribution points, they aren¡¯t forced to take on tasks. Many tasks are dangerous, and some people prefer to wait for tasks that offer a better return on investment¡¡±
As he said this, he suddenly turned back and gave them a nce. ¡°For example, that guy with the surname Song who went to Dongming-you know, he picked one of those.¡±
Mu Chen¡¯s heart skipped a beat, but Ling Mo remained calm.
After a brief pause, the middle-aged man smiled again, ¡°But that task was all about luck.¡±
¡°Yeah¡¡± Mu Chen nodded, though his smile was a bit forced.
Catching Ling Mo¡¯s gaze, he exhaled a sigh of relief.
Rx¡ Act natural¡
Chapter 726: Ill Pretend to Be Enjoying the Scenery
Chapter 726: Ill Pretend to Be Enjoying the Scenery
The middle-aged man led the two of them straight through the hall. In ces with more people, they didn¡¯t stand out as much. Although they attracted some nces along the way, they were little more than cursory looks. Mu Chen felt secretly relieved. Thankfully, they hadn¡¯t run into those crazy people everywhere; otherwise, it truly would have been impossible to move.
¡°This way.¡±
After turning into a corridor, it became significantly quieter.
This was obviously an office area; many of the doors were only half-open, and through the gaps, glimpses of desks and silhouettes could be seen.
The middle-aged man continued walking deeper inside without stopping.
Ling Mo turned his head to look at the other side of the corridor. From there, he could see the other buildings through the ss windows. These buildings were rtively independent but connected by corridors. After a quick nce, he noticed a concealed firing point. Upon closer inspection, he found a total of five of them.
¡°Each building has one, forming interlocking fire points, probably without leaving any blind spots. It¡¯s indeed very tight security,¡± Ling Mo thought, memorizing their locations.
¡°There¡¯s Canine Zombie patrols outside and heavy defenses inside. If you wanted to get a Zombie Puppet in from the outside, it would be very difficult¡¡±
As Ling Mo was contemting this, the middle-aged man stopped in front of a door, knocked, and then pushed it open.¡°Team Leader Li, two people arrived today iming to be from the Dongming branch. I had them fill out the registration form, and here they are¡¡±
The middle-aged man said a couple of sentences inside, then turned back and called, ¡°You cane in now.¡±
HR Leader¡¯s Office¡ Ling Mo stared at the sign on the door, his expression a bit strange.
They really have everything covered¡
The facilities here were directly taken from the Medical University, and after some cleaning, it had a bit of a corporate feel.
But the bloodstains on the walls were hard to handle. Despite being smoothed out with sandpaper, the traces could still be vaguely seen.
Inside the office, behind the only desk, sat a man in his forties, portly and flipping through the two registration forms submitted by the middle-aged man.
Hearing Ling Mo and Mu Chen enter, he merely nced up, curtly said, ¡°Sit down,¡± and then continued reading.
Ugh, a no-nonsense type¡
Mu Chen¡¯s face darkened, instantly feeling a bit worried.
People like this often take their work very seriously. Seriousness itself wasn¡¯t a problem, but if he was also the rigid type, fooling him today might not be easy.
Better organize my thoughts and words¡
Ling Mo, on the other hand, casually sat down on the sofa, ncing at Team Leader Li with a rxed expression.
¡°Hmm?¡±
This nce actually made Ling Mo a bit surprised. This guy¡ doesn¡¯t seem to be a superhuman¡
If you exclude those with Enhancement abilities based on his physique, this guy¡¯s body fat suggested otherwise-unless he specialized in beer belly enhancement¡
As for someone with mental abilities¡his eyes, while sharper than the average person, fell shortpared to those with mental abilities.
Ling Mo discreetly extended a Tentacle. Though he didn¡¯t directly probe, in this closed space, he could roughly observe everyone¡¯s psychic fluctuations.
Not a mental ability user either¡
¡°Definitely not Elemental Ability; his physical condition seems worse than the average person. Zombies crawling could outrun him, so no ability suits him¡ Consider how his physique should¡¯ve changed after enduring the Cataclysm; he probably only put on this weight after reaching Niepan headquarters. Judging by his body, he¡¯s likely an old Member¡¡±
¡°Didn¡¯t expect to see ordinary people in management roles, but it makes sense as powerful superhumans may not necessarily understand HR management,¡± Ling Mo thought.
The middle-aged man found a ce to sit down as well, clearly having to wait until Ling Mo and Mu Chen¡¯s identities were confirmed before he could leave.
Team Leader Li read through everything without a word, then suddenly leaned back and opened a drawer.
Seeing this action, Mu Chen quickly exchanged a nce with Ling Mo.
Sure enough, there¡¯s a record!
In fact, Mu Chen wasn¡¯t clear about themunication between the Dongming branch and headquarters, so he had no idea how often records were submitted. If asked, he could only insist that Ling Mo had just joined¡
Every movement of Team Leader Li was painstakingly slow, making those watching him feel exhausted on his behalf. However, when it came to flipping through the files, his speed was anything but slow.
This was his personal professional proficiency, not something any Superpower could rece.
¡°Ahem¡¡± Team Leader Li stopped on a particr page, cleared his throat, and then finally looked up at Ling Mo and Mu Chen.
¡°Level 5 Member Mu Chen, Dongming branch management personnel. Ling Ge, no record.¡±
He stated expressionlessly.
¡°What the heck?!¡±
Mu Chen was instantly stunned. Less than five minutes in, and he actually scanned through everything?!
Seeing the densely packed names from afar was already dizzying for Mu Chen. This guy could really read that fast?
However, it wasn¡¯t Team Leader Li¡¯s speed that surprised him, but the fact that he hadn¡¯t thought this far ahead!
The middle-aged man immediately looked at Ling Mo, while Ling Mo turned to look at Mu Chen.
Since Team Leader Li had confirmed Mu Chen¡¯s management position, it was naturally up to him to exin¡
Mu Chen¡¯s eye twitched, and he slowly turned to meet Ling Mo¡¯s gaze.
¡°My word carries little weight,¡± Ling Mo whispered.
¡°¡You jerk!¡± Mu Chen silently cursed, moving his lips without a sound, and then turned to Team Leader Li, bracing himself for exnation, ¡°Ling Ge just joined a short while ago¡¡±
¡°Then have Mr. Ai report it in next time¡ But you both made this trip to join headquarters, right?¡± As Team Leader Li spoke, his thick lips finally twitched into a rather unattractive smile, ¡°One doesn¡¯t join headquarters like this. After each file update, the higher-ups naturally screen it. Specialists go to each branch to bring in new Members. Dongming hadn¡¯t met the criteria for over half a year, but one can¡¯t just bend the rules¡¡±
His words were polite, but the underlying message was clear: Even if you throw yourselves into ourps, we still won¡¯t take you¡
Ling Mo remained unfazed, but Mu Chen¡¯s face burned with embarrassment.
How inadequate did he have to be to remain unchosen for so long?! He felt confident back at the branch, only to find he had consistently been in a state of rejection at headquarters!
But looking at Ling Mo, Mu Chen felt more at ease.
Compared to Ling Mo, his skills were indeedcking.
The other two headquarters Members they encountered earlier were also no match for Ling Mo.
However, this was still the headquarters¡¯ turf, and even Ling Mo had to tread carefully¡
There might be even stronger superhumans than Ling Mo here¡
Mu Chen quickly snapped his thoughts back to reality and made a show of appearing deeply pained.
Seeing Mu Chen¡¯s sudden expression, both the middle-aged man and Team Leader Li were momentarily stunned.
Although it looked more like a stomachache, under these circumstances¡ it couldn¡¯t be a hurt ego, could it?
Neither of them thought it could be something more serious, so when Mu Chen finally voiced his painstakingly crafted opening line, they both turned to stone in an instant.
¡°Dongming¡ Dongming¡ it¡¯s gone¡¡±
As he spoke, Mu Chen shook his head and then buried his face in his hands in grief, ¡°They¡¯re all¡ all dead¡¡±
Ling Mo, who was sitting to the side, was momentarily stunned and took a full couple of seconds to react.
Whoa¡ Mu Chen is actually a pretty good actor!
But just then, Mu Chen subtly raised his head and, under the cover of his hands, gave Ling Mo a disdainful look before continuing to shake his head: ¡°They¡¯re all dead¡ wiped out¡¡±
The culprit is this guy!
Just as he finished mouthing the words, he saw Ling Mo¡¯s expression darken.
This idiot is hopeless¡
After being so tense on the way here, he now decides to y around while fully immersed in his act¡
Seeing Ling Mo¡¯s changing expression, Mu Chen quickly continued to cover his face. Strange, low sounds seeped from between his fingers, sounding like heavy breathing, as if he was struggling to calm his emotions.
Team Leader Li remained stunned for several long seconds before suddenly standing up, his stomach even hitting the desk, making his fat jiggle. He mmed his hand heavily on the file, ¡°What did you say?!¡±
Even though Mu Chen¡¯s performance was dramatic and emotionally charged, using the simplest words to describe the situation, Team Leader Li still found it hard to believe.
The Dongming branch gone? Everyone dead?
This is freaking impossible!
¡°Exin clearly!¡±
Team Leader Li¡¯s face changed dramatically. He was just short of lunging at Mu Chen and grabbing him by the cor to demand answers. However, seeing Mu Chen in such a state, he had to forcibly suppress his internal shock and pressed on, ¡°Calm down and exin the situation clearly.¡±
The middle-aged man also snapped back to reality. He stared at Mu Chen in disbelief and then shifted his gaze to Ling Mo.
Don¡¯t look at me¡ Ling Mo quickly averted his eyes. As a recent addition, there was no need to go along with Mu Chen¡¯s theatrics, so he simply pretended to look around at the scenery.
Mu Chen took another full minute of ¡°deep breathing¡± before slowly lifting his head, revealing a face flushed bright red.
Seeing Mu Chen¡¯s blood-rushed expression, both Team Leader Li and the middle-aged man simultaneously felt weak at the knees.
Judging by his appearance, it was likely true¡
Only Ling Mo and Mu Chen knew that his flushed face was not from grief and anger, but from holding his breath¡
¡°Take your time,¡± Team Leader Li hesitated for a moment and said.
¡°This¡ this is a long story,¡± Mu Chen replied sincerely. If he were to exin in full, it would mean detailing how they fixated on Ling Mo and began their self-destructive actions¡
However, the story Mu Chen was about to tell was one he had prepared in advance. Laced with half-truths, it differed significantly from the real events but would sufficiently fool them. For any detail he couldn¡¯t weave neatly, he would im ignorance, and no one would suspect otherwise.
A person¡¯s perspective is inherently limited, and they can only see so much. If he could recount the whole sequence of events without missing a beat, it might actually arouse suspicion.
Chapter 727: Even as a Scapegoat, You Cant Be Used Like This!
Chapter 727: Even as a Scapegoat, You Cant Be Used Like This!
Listening to Mu Chen¡¯s description, the expressions on Team Leader Li and hispanion¡¯s faces became incredibly animated.
Just a few people, destroyed the entire Dongming branch, most members dead, and the rest scattered and fled¡
This¡ this is too ridiculous!
But Mu Chen¡¯s expression didn¡¯t seem like he was lying. Many details would be hard to fabricate unless experienced firsthand. Most importantly, from Mu Chen¡¯s standpoint, he had no reason to make this up. Though he wasn¡¯t at the headquarters¡¯ level, as a high-ranking manager of a branch, Mu Chen enjoyed a lifestyle that could be considered luxuriouspared to those survivors living like rats, hiding in cracks and constantly under immense mental pressure. Just the fact that he riskeding to Heishui indicated he wasn¡¯t willing to abandon this lifestyle easily.
¡°Free agents¡± with actual strength like Ling Mo were umon among human survivors.
After all, individual strength is quite insignificantpared to the zombies infesting the city. Sometimes, just collecting a bit of food could be fatal. In a situation surrounded by zombies, it¡¯s impossible even to sleep soundly. Such immense mental pressure is not something everyone can endure.
Of course, small groups of survivors haven¡¯t disappeared altogether. With so many towns in the West, there are only a few major forces, with limited coverage.
Groups like Falcon and F Team, including Niepan, are all based around arge city and then gradually expand their influence. Although Niepan is somewhat special, it can¡¯t affect all survivors.
Some survivors probably aren¡¯t even aware of these camps¡¯ existence, and even if they wanted to find such ¡°safe zones,¡± theyck the strength to travel between towns.However, even for those survivors who haven¡¯t joined any camp, they try their best to survive in groups.
An individual¡¯s power is really too limited¡
Mu Chen wasn¡¯t talking about just one person, but still, three to five people¡ three to five people couldn¡¯t possibly have that kind of power!
For a moment, Team Leader Li and hispanion felt torn. On one hand, they couldn¡¯t find a reason for Mu Chen to lie, but on the other hand, they couldn¡¯t believe this description.
At that moment, Team Leader Li suddenly remembered something: ¡°Number 1¡ didn¡¯t Number 1 go to your Dongming?!¡±
As he asked, a cold sweat began to form on his forehead.
He had been so shocked by Mu Chen¡¯s ount that he almost forgot about this!
Number 1 Experimental Subject, this was an S-level task issued by the Experimental Group!
Although the Experimental Group had produced many monsters, very few were important enough to be given numbers.
Of course, the prefix ¡°Number 1¡± didn¡¯t necessarily mean it was the top product of the Experimental Group, but it definitely held significant value!
Seeing Team Leader Li so tense, Ling Mo thought nonchntly, ¡°Looks like experimental subjects are more important than people¡¡±
Although Team Leader Li had been shocked earlier, he hadn¡¯t been this rmed.
Dongming truly was a low-tier branch, even less valuable than Number 1¡
Joining such a ce might provide a good life based on strength, but in the eyes of the higher-ups, you¡¯re just a pawn¡
¡°Uh¡¡± Mu Chen pondered for a moment before delivering the pre-arranged answer, ¡°I don¡¯t know¡¡±
¡°Be specific, do you not know if they¡¯re dead, or did you not see anything?¡± Team Leader Li¡¯s body shook with agitation as he pressed on.
Damn!
Mu Chen rolled his eyes internally: ¡°I don¡¯t know, it seemed like it escaped. Then I took the opportunity to run, and I happened to meet Ling Ge, so we teamed up.¡±
¡°You¡¡± Team Leader Li initially wanted to scold him for not helping, but then he remembered Number 1¡¯s speed-there¡¯s no way he could have caught up¡
Absorbing so much at once, Team Leader Li slumped back into his chair.
In Niepan¡¯s management, he was only mid-to-low level. He couldn¡¯t handle these matters at all.
Mu Chen then nced at Ling Mo. Although he had performed masterfully just now, he couldn¡¯t help but let out a sigh of relief.
Hiding the death of Number 1 was something Ling Mo specifically requested.
ording to Ling Mo, the destruction of the Dongming branch would aggravate the headquarters, but losing Number 1 would drive them insane¡
If Niepan¡¯s headquarters were provoked too much, Ling Mo and Mu Chen might both end up being confined.
Even if it didn¡¯t go that far, they would be endlessly interrogated about the details, which wouldpletely derail Ling Mo¡¯s n.
Instead, it was better to use the uncertain fate of Number 1 to divert the headquarters¡¯ attention.
Using even a dead monster for their advantage-Ling Mo¡¯s cunning knew no bounds!
However, Mu Chen still had some doubts. After all, what was destroyed was a branch, not just some insignificant thing¡
Unexpectedly, Ling Mo had guessed it all correctly!
As Mu Chen sighed in relief, he also felt a surge of disgust toward Niepan¡¯s headquarters.
Are human lives so worthless? In the eyes of the higher-ups, everyone else¡¯s lives were trash.
If they could truly create monsters that obeyed thempletely, even the superhumans at the headquarters would be irrelevant in their eyes.
¡°Captain Li¡ please take them¡ I need to go upstairs for a bit,¡± Team Leader Li said, his mind in turmoil, as he stood up and spoke disjointedly.
¡°They mighte to ask you questionster¡¡± He nced at Ling Mo and Mu Chen before adding.
Ling Mo didn¡¯t mind; they probably wouldn¡¯t even have the energy topare his story. But Mu Chen looked distressed. He knewing in meant being used as aborer and a shield, but he didn¡¯t expect it to be this thorough!
Captain Li, still in shock, only regained hisposure after Team Leader Li left.
¡°Follow me¡¡±
Niepan¡¯s headquarters wasn¡¯t exactlyrge, but it had more than enough space for its members.
Ling Mo and Mu Chen followed the middle-aged man through a series of twists and turns until they reached a building located on the left side of the headquarters.
After registering with the staff in the first-floor lobby, the middle-aged man handed over two room keys to Ling Mo and Mu Chen.
¡°This is the dormitory building. You can explore the area if you have nothing to do¡ The building next door is for leisure activities, but it requires contribution points to enter. The cafeteria is to the left of the lobby¡ normally it also requires contribution points, but you don¡¯t need any for the first three days. No killing is allowed here, and it¡¯s best not to get into fights. There are other restricted areas¡ well, you¡¯ll be stopped if you try anyway, so I won¡¯t bother mentioning them.¡±
The middle-aged man was clearly still processing what he had just learned, and his gaze toward Ling Mo and Mu Chen wasplicated.
¡°Hold on,¡± Mu Chen, not needing a prompt from Ling Mo, already had his mouth open to ask, ¡°Can you still tell us which ces are off-limits? Where are they? And why can¡¯t we enter?¡±
The middle-aged man looked exasperated. This guy was like a walking encyclopedia of a hundred thousand whys!
¡°Back there, thest three buildings, they are all off-limits¡¡±
¡°Oh, what are those buildings, and why can¡¯t we go in?¡±
¡°The Experimental Group and the bosses are there. Regr members aren¡¯t allowed!¡± Seeing that Mu Chen still wanted to ask more, the middle-aged man quickly added, ¡°I have things to do, I have to go now.¡±
He turned and left, fearing that if he didn¡¯t hurry, Mu Chen would keep badgering him. He had thought these two would be nervous right now, but they turned out to be so chatty¡
¡°Damn, he kept asking questions, I didn¡¯t even get to ask mine!¡± The middle-aged man originally wanted to gossip a bit too¡
¡°Do you really think we won¡¯t be a spectacle?¡± Mu Chen asked in a low voice as they found themselves alone while heading upstairs.
¡°At most, they¡¯ll watch you. No one¡¯s going to watch me-I¡¯m a neer,¡± Ling Mo said calmly.
Mu Chen was speechless. Ling Mo was right¡ Thinking about it, Mu Chen felt like crying again.
This was too much. Even using someone as a scapegoat shouldn¡¯t be this tant¡
¡°Don¡¯t worry, I don¡¯t think we¡¯ll attract much attention,¡± Ling Mo reassured him, giving Mu Chen a glimmer of hope.
¡°What makes you say that?¡± With all the troublemakers in Niepan¡¯s headquarters, Mu Chen definitely didn¡¯t want to be targeted by them.
Even if there was no real loss, constant harassment would still be unbearable.
¡°You¡¯ll be despised because you¡¯re from a branch. Once they know you¡¯re a survivor from a destroyed branch, they won¡¯t bother to even despise you,¡± Ling Mo analyzed seriously.
Mu Chen was stunned for a moment before exploding in anger: ¡°Damn it, that¡¯s notforting at all!¡±
There weren¡¯t many people going in and out of the Dormitory Building. Besides a few male superhumans, they saw just one woman.
Given these conditions, a gender-segregated living arrangement was unlikely. This mixed living situation was prettymon.
However, upon arriving, Mu Chen felt quite frustrated. ¡°I wonder how many more women like that Shamate one there are¡¡±
¡°What are you afraid of?¡± Ling Mo¡¯s boastfulment flew out, and before Mu Chen could praise him, he continued, ¡°We won¡¯t be staying here for long anyway.¡±
Mu Chen was once again speechless; this guy was really a rogue!
But on second thought, Mu Chen was actually looking forward to people trying to provoke them.
They would be thinking they¡¯re bullying neers, only to find out they were never regarded as significant at all. Wonder how they¡¯ll feel then¡
In such a ce, it wasn¡¯t ideal for Ling Mo to conduct a psychic probe, but figuring out a rough estimate of the number of people wasn¡¯t too difficult.
¡°If we assume an 80% upancy rate, there are nearly a hundred superhumans here alone. That¡¯s pretty impressive¡ But with so many members heading out on missions these days, it¡¯s probably at its weakest now. Even so, about a third of the superhumans remain. It¡¯s uncertain whether more will be leaving in the next few days¡¡±
The fewer superhumans left behind, the better¡ Ling Mo had a decent idea of the firepower distribution and superhuman numbers, but the exact location of the Experimental Group remained a mystery. It¡¯s unrealistic to expect to pinpoint the Experimental Group¡¯s specifics in one go.
As the room door opened, both Ling Mo and Mu Chen froze for a moment.
It took Mu Chen several seconds to shake off the shock, and he expressed his amazement in a simple yet powerful way: ¡°Damn!¡±
This was no ordinary Dormitory; it was a high-end Hotel!
Chapter 728: They Considered Him Food?
Chapter 728: They Considered Him Food?
Inside the apartment building, Xu Shuhan was leaning against the window, staring intently in the direction of the Medical University.
From her vantage point, she could only see a portion of the empty buildings and a vast amount of greenery-not a single person in sight, let alone any trace of Ling Mo and Mu Chen.
She didn¡¯t even know if the two of them had gone in yet¡
¡°If Ling Mo confirmed it, it should be correct. If he miscalcted, they should be back by the afternoon,¡± she pondered, feeling conflicted. She didn¡¯t want Ling Mo and Mu Chen to take such a risk, but she was also filled with fear about fully mutating. Ye Lian and the others didn¡¯t look much different from regr people; it was only during battles that their terrifying nature as Senior Zombies was revealed. But how long did it take them to reach this level of evolution?
Once she fully mutated, she would lose her sanity and wouldn¡¯t be able to control her actions at all.
Some things don¡¯t seem as daunting after experiencing them, but if you know about them beforehand, the psychological pressure is immense¡
Xu Shuhan couldn¡¯t help but think about the possibility of Ling Mo failing in his mission. If he couldn¡¯t find a way to help her retain her sanity, what then?
¡°All I can do is pray that Ling Mo seeds¡¡± Xu Shuhan was a bundle of nerves.
Inside, the three female zombies were all busy with their own tasks. Although Ling Mo hadn¡¯t taken them along, they, along with Yu Shiran who was nearby, were his backup in case something went wrong.Ye Lian stood in front of a full-length mirror, holding a chopstick in her hand. After staring at herself for a while, she suddenly began to move side to side.
Her speed wasn¡¯t fast, nor were her movements particrly quick. Each time the chopstick extended to touch the mirror, it precisely hit her vulnerable points as she moved.
But as her speed increased, she began to make mistakes. After all, training against oneself is much more challenging.
¡°Ah¡¡± As the chopstick hit the mark, Ye Lian stopped and looked at her reflection, with the chopstick touching her forehead. She blinked, appearing a bit embarrassed.
¡°¡Again¡¡±
While Ye Lian struggled with the mirror, Xia Na and Li Yalin were also busy.
In a bathroom, Xia Na was also standing in front of a mirror, looking at her reflection.
At this moment, one of her eyes was a deep ck, and the other was a dazzling red.
Innocence and cruelty, calmness and bloodlust-twopletely different aurasbined, making her appearance exceedingly eerie.
But in the mirror, Xia Na saw two versions of herself. One was the true Leader-Level Zombie, ck Na, while the other was the spiritual body, Nana. These two personalities coexisted within her but were each distinct. At the moment, ck Na was in the foreground, while Nana was in the background, with their torsos essentially merged together.
¡°First, there was chaos, then mutual devouring, then separation, and now fusion again¡¡± Xia Na muttered to herself as she stared at the reflections in the mirror. ¡°But this fusion is still very basic. If no one else sees it, fine, but in Ling-Ge¡¯s eyes, wouldn¡¯t it look like I have three heads and six arms? No way¡¡±
She reached into her pocket and pulled out a reseble bag. Inside was none other than Bighead¡¯s King-level viral hive.
¡°I can¡¯t devour this all at once. Otherwise, I might be influenced by his virus, which would disrupt the bnce within me, causing a viral mutation and leading to my own transformation¡¡± Xia Na was well aware of this theory. Wild Zombies didn¡¯t care about these consequences; they would devour any Gel and hive they found, leading to all sorts of bizarre mutations and evolutions.
¡°Ugh, why am I even thinking about this? What if I evolve a pair of wings or something¡¡± ck Na suddenly grinned wickedly in the mirror. She was a pure zombie; she could ept any form of mutation as long as it meant evolving to a higher level.
¡°No way!¡± Spiritual body Nana was furious. ¡°You expect me to be a Birdman?! No chance!¡±
¡°What do you mean, a Birdman?! Ever heard of a fallen angel? For being the human side, you seriouslyck any sense of aesthetics¡¡± ck Na grumbled.
The spiritual body Nana rolled her eyes. ¡°Cut it out! We share the same memories!¡± She nced at the viral hive in her hand and said, ¡°My current direction of evolution and mutation is obviously rted to the spiritual body and the split personalities issue. We¡¯ve already be independent from each other, and the possibility ofplete fusion is low. But no matter how we end up mutating, it will definitely be beneficial for us.¡±
¡°Tch¡¡± ck Na also rolled her eyes. Although they were essentially the same being, their expressions werepletely different when made by each persona.
¡°Tch, what? I still haven¡¯t forgotten thest time we evolved, and you controlled the left hand to pinch my right cheek!¡± Nana snapped.
¡°Haha,e at me! To think we¡¯re supposed to be the same person, why is the other me so uptight¡¡±
¡°Hey, don¡¯t act like you¡¯re all that great¡¡±
Despite their bickering, the two personalities didn¡¯t really end up fighting.
All physical sensations were experienced by both personalities simultaneously. It didn¡¯t matter which hand pinched which cheek; it felt the same to both of them¡
¡°Better to be cautious and take it slow. I¡¯m warning you, don¡¯t suddenly devour it all at once-it will cause a mutation.¡± Clearly, Xia Na was being jointly controlled by both personalities at this point. Since the signs of mutation appeared, the two personalities had been able to co-direct the body. The unusual appearance of her eyes was precisely because of this reason.
However, Xia Na wouldn¡¯t allow one personality to control one side of the body; this only happened when they were inclined to fight. Normally, they would discuss things like this. During battles, Nana would revert to the spiritual body to assist the main body. As for speaking, whoever snagged the opportunity to talk first would do the talking. Nevertheless, they were two-in-one, and to others, Xia Na only seemed quirky and whimsical, without any ring abnormalities.
But how the evolution and mutations would y out, even Xia Na herself didn¡¯t know.
¡°Got it¡ tch¡¡± Xia Na¡¯s expression in the mirror changed, indicating her displeasure as she pouted.
In the bedroom, Li Yalin appeared quite calm.
She sat on a clean bedspread, her eyes wide open.
Although she had the appearance of a mixed-race person, Li Yalin¡¯s eyes were typically ck in her usual state, with a hint of amber that others couldn¡¯t really notice.
But at this moment, while she suppressed her Zombie aura, her eyes were already red, almost as if they were about to bleed.
On closer inspection, the bright amber color flickered in that sea of blood, making her eyes shine brilliantly.
Despite the cold undertone, the color itself was incredibly beautiful, making it hard for anyone to look away.
Beside her was an empty reseble bag, indicating she was absorbing a mutation creature¡¯s mother hive.
Originally, her demeanor heavily resembled that of a Snake, even her attack methods and daily actions were snake-like. However, as she absorbed the mutation creature¡¯s mother hive, some changes were clearly happening. The amber hue remained, indicating that her snake-like traits wouldn¡¯t disappear, but what she would ultimately be was unknown to Ling Mo, and even more so to Li Yalin.
After settling down, Ling Mo¡¯s first action was to shift his perspective.
Among the three female Zombies, Ye Lian¡¯s psychic fluctuation was the calmest, so Ling Mo naturally switched to her.
Unexpectedly, just as he shifted, he saw a Chopstick stabbing towards Ye Lian, as if it was targeting her specifically.
This sudden switch left Ling Mo unable to see clearly, making his scalp tingle with rm.
Just as the Chopstick was about to pierce Ye Lian¡¯s shoulder, she unexpectedly dodged to the side. But immediately, the Chopstick intercepted her path directly in front.
Ling Mo¡¯s heart leapt to his throat, but he soon realized that it was a Mirror¡
In the mirror, Ye Lian¡¯s eyes looked like ripples continuously contracting inward, appearing extremely strange.
¡°So, she¡¯s practicing with herself¡ scared me for a moment¡¡± Ling Mo let out a sigh of relief.
Only Zombies could use such a training method, which was even more difficult than fighting with both hands. Although Zombies had incredibly fast physical reflexes, their Intelligence was limited. While Ye Lian had reached a dominant level, her Intelligence improvement was quite modest. Herbat instincts were remarkable, but using the ¡°Kaleidoscope¡± required conscious thought. As a result, it couldn¡¯t keep up with her body¡¯s reflexes, making it perfect for training.
Ling Mo never expected Ye Lian to have such self-awareness. He hadn¡¯t thought of this method at all¡
Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but nce at Ye Lian again; he was really curious about what was in her bag.
However, since it was Ye Lian¡¯s personal possession, Ling Mo didn¡¯t even think about switching perspectives to peek, let alone force her to show him.
Nheless, Ling Mo still had a hunch that, despite Ye Lian¡¯s significant limitations in Intelligence, she had plenty of ideas swirling in her little head¡
¡°Since the girl doesn¡¯t want to talk about it, she must have her reasons. Better check in with everyone first.¡±
Ling Mo quickly sent a signal to Yu Shiran as well. However, when he switched perspectives, he encountered ck Silk. After enduring a minute of verbal bombardment, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t stand it any longer and hurriedly shifted his view back. Just as the scene of the Dormitory appeared before him, a voice echoed in his mind.
¡°Hey, hey, don¡¯t run away. As the master, how can you be so irresponsible? Let me tell you, Yu Shiran doesn¡¯t want to follow you; she¡¯s just thinking about eating you. What a joke! You¡¯re my backup food after all¡¡± ck Silk continued to babble on through the psychic link. Only it could manage such a feat, effectively bing a powerful spiritual body.
Ling Mo was already feeling a headacheing on; this was practically haunting him!
But when he heard thatst sentence, he immediately sat up straight. ¡°What?!¡±
He didn¡¯t say this out loud; he thought it. Through the psychic link, ck Silk could urately pick up on his thoughts.
¡°Haha, did I say something? Just kidding¡ Anyway, my time¡¯s up, I¡¯m leaving now¡¡±
A few secondster, in the midst of Ling Mo¡¯s silent wait, ck Silk¡¯s voice indeed reappeared. ¡°So, you have to help me Absorb that little girl. Master, you¡¯re a good person¡¡±
¡°Hey¡¡±
¡°Okay, I¡¯m really off now.¡±
As ck Silk finally quieted down, Ling Mo reached out and knocked on the nearby table.
They considered him food? Backup food at that? What on earth does that even mean?
Chapter 729: The Phantom of the Pipeline
Chapter 729: The Phantom of the Pipeline
¡°Could it be that ck Silk is seeing me as a backup symbiote?¡± Ling Mo suddenly had this thought pop into his head.
The more he thought about it, the more usible it seemed. Not to mention theck of freedom as a symbiote, just imagining that talkativepanion chattering in his mind all day sent a chill down his spine.
Now he began to understand Yu Shiran a bit more. No wonder she wanted his help to sever her psychic link with ck Silk. It must be quite torturous!
However, ck Silk¡¯s idea was still rather far-fetched. Essentially, it remained Ling Mo¡¯s Zombie Puppet. As long as the psychic link remained unbroken, it was impossible for it to rebel against him.
¡°But the fact that it even had such a thought¡ it¡¯s definitely cunning. Guess Xia Na¡¯s training wasn¡¯t for nothing¡¡±
Ling Mo quickly shook his head. ck Silk needed some discipline, but he didn¡¯t have time to dwell on that now.
The main focus should be on exploring Niepan headquarters at the moment.
In a ce like this, he couldn¡¯t casually use his psychic tentacles for probing. Disturbing other mental ability superhumans would only expose him.
But sending out the main body wouldn¡¯t yield much either, unless he knew some stealth techniques.Generally speaking, it¡¯s incredibly difficult toe up with an appropriate method in such stringent conditions.
Mu Chen thought the same. He was currently sitting in the next room, supposedly resting but actually keeping an eye out for Ling Mo.
He knew very well that after sneaking in, Ling Mo wouldn¡¯t waste any time and would quickly take action.
But no matter how much he thought, Mu Chen couldn¡¯t guess what method Ling Mo would use.
Without psychic power probing, how would he deal with the omnipresent guards and dense firepower points?
If it were anyone else, Mu Chen would have lost faith. But with Ling Mo, even though he had doubts, he still held onto a sliver of hope.
If they really had no way, then wouldn¡¯t sneaking in here be tantamount to courting death?
In fact, as he saw it, Ling Mo often flirted with danger, but in the end, he usually came out unscathed.
However, this time was different from the past. They were now deep within enemy Headquarters. One wrong move could lead toplete failure.
¡°Ling-Ge, Ling-Ge, please don¡¯t screw me over this time¡¡± Mu Chen couldn¡¯t help but mutter under his breath.
Separated by a wall, Ling Mo had no idea what Mu Chen was saying.
Unlike Mu Chen, Ling Mo was neither nervous nor racking his brains. Instead, he was meticulously inspecting the corners of the room.
Who knows what this room was used for before; the decor was quite decent, and it had all the amenities. But many pieces of furniture were evidently brought in from elsewhere, and even the decor seemed to have been redone.
Niepan headquarters had certainly invested heavily to meet the needs of these superhumans.
If this had been any other Survivor Camp, they¡¯d use all that energy to gather supplies. With starvation lurking, who cares about luxury?
It¡¯s exactly this stark difference that attracts so many superhumans to Niepan headquarters.
Some people have simple thoughts: risking their lives every so often is a given, no matter which camp they join. If that¡¯s the case, they might as well enjoy the downtime. Who knows if they¡¯ll survive the next outing? With a sword perpetually hanging over their heads, many of them act without any scruples. Ling Mo guessed that people here probably didn¡¯t save their contribution points, spending them quickly as soon as they got them.
As he pondered, Ling Mo finished searching the floor and turned his attention to the Ceiling.
Niepan headquarters was unlikely to install surveince cameras in the superhumans¡¯ living quarters, and Ling Mo wasn¡¯t looking for that either.
After observing for a while from below, he extended a few psychic tentacles.
Though psychic tentacles shouldn¡¯t be used carelessly, using them to explore his own room was fine.
Quickly, Ling Mo¡¯s attention was drawn to a spot.
As he eerily ¡°hovered¡± mid-air, the ceilingmp above him wobbled a bit.
When he reached mid-air, the white ceiling panel began to quiver mysteriously and then slowly pried open at one corner.
¡°Phew¡¡±
Propping up the corner with his tentacles, Ling Mo immediately pulled out the little Jellyfish from his pocket.
He had initially intended to use this little thing as a backup battery, but given the current situation, it could now serve as an exploration robot.
Earlier, during a body search, it had been mistaken for a Toy. But as soon as itnded in Ling Mo¡¯s palm, it immediately spun around energetically.
¡°Sure enough, the mental energy consumption is slow; even now, it¡¯s still at its limit state¡¡±
A silent psychic tentacle extended from Ling Mo¡¯s psychic light cluster, then prated the Jellyfish.
Since it was already full, the tentacle did nothing more than intertwine with the mental energy inside; it wasn¡¯t absorbed by the Jellyfish.
Ling Mo¡¯s method wasn¡¯t exactly controlling it but rather connecting it to his own mental energy.
¡°Though it¡¯s pure energy without any memories, it could barely count as an artificial mini psychic light cluster¡¡±
He moved the Jellyfish towards the Ceiling. With a mere thought, the Jellyfish crawled into the gap.
Once inside, the tentacle dissipated, and the ceiling panel returned to its original state.
Although it no longer fit as seamlessly as before, unless someone inspected closely, it wouldn¡¯t be noticeable.
¡°That should do it.¡± Ling Mo jumped back to the floor, shifting his ¡°vision¡± to the Jellyfish.
This feeling waspletely different from controlling a Zombie Puppet. The Jellyfish had no eyesight, and even if it did, it would be useless in such a pipeline.
It felt as though he were in absolute darkness, with only those psychic light clusters visible, some near and some far.
But the Jellyfish moved quickly. Ling Mo felt like a phantom, asionally passing by a psychic light cluster as he swiftly navigated Niepan headquarters¡
¡°Roar!¡±
A Zombie waved its arms around but suddenly went weak in the knees and copsed forward.
With the heavy thud of the Zombie hitting the ground, a small figure wielding a Curved knife appeared behind it.
¡°The Zombies around here are a real pain! Kill one, and a bunch more show up!¡± The girl with the Curved knife lifted her head, revealing a youthful face beneath her cap. She looked frustrated, breathing heavily.
Not far from her, another man was also taking down a Zombie. Though he seemed in good shape, he too was slightly sweating.
¡°This side¡¯s pretty much searched. We can be sure they¡¯ve left, right? Don¡¯t forget, we have an actual mission,¡± the man said helplessly.
¡°Tsk, you¡¯re making it sound like I¡¯m abusing my power for personal gain. You heard what that lunatic from the Second Camp said-if we want to recruit them, we need to find that person,¡± the girl said indignantly.
¡°Yeah, you¡¯re right,¡± the man said, rubbing his arm with a headache.
¡°Don¡¯t act so resigned!¡± the girl snapped, ¡°Falcon may have a lot of supplies, but it¡¯s only enough to sustain themselves. The Second Camp is the real target worth recruiting. But the Second Camp clearly doesn¡¯t listen to Headquarters. I¡¯m doing this for the greater good! And besides¡ besides, aren¡¯t we on the way?¡±
The man, looking defeated, said, ¡°How is it that everything sounds so logical when ites out of your mouth¡ But we¡¯ve already searched all of Cuihu City and found no trace of them. We should head to Niepan headquarters.¡±
¡°Hmph¡¡± the girl pouted, giving him a resentful look before turning back, ¡°We haven¡¯t seen them, nor have wee across any so-called enhanced zombies¡¡±
She frowned slightly and then reached up to touch her neck. Though her neck bore no object¡
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh-
Tentacles swept quickly, and before long, Ling Mo had followed the Jellyfish to the vicinity of three buildings at the back.
He ¡°couldn¡¯t see¡± anything but was able to clearly sense the nearby psychic light clusters thanks to the Jellyfish¡¯s strong Sensing Ability.
This approach did carry certain risks, but Ling Mo believed that, barring someone being overly cautious, no one would be specifically watching the Ceiling.
¡°Eight¡ nine¡ thirteen¡ There¡¯s a passage with thirteen people¡ That guy surnamed Li said ordinary members aren¡¯t allowed here, so generally, no one should be casually hanging around this area. So these must be guards?¡±
Chapter 730: Investigation
Chapter 730: Investigation
There are thirteen guards just in the corridor alone, which shows how strong the defense of the Niepan headquarters is.
For anyone else, it would be nearly impossible to get inside.
Indeed, considering the defenses of Niepan headquarters, just attempting to infiltrate would be a daunting task. Ling Mo managed to get Mu Chen to act as a spy, which is the only reason they got in for the time being. Even if others had their eyes on this ce, where would they find such a perfect spy? Unless they annihte a branch first, even trying to coerce a headquarters member wouldn¡¯t be feasible without first posing as a branch member.
Despite appearing secure, the Niepan headquarters still takes such cautious measures. Whatever their top level¡¯s considerations may be, this level of caution shows their prudence.
This situation made Ling Mo feel challenged, but retreat was not an option.
On the contrary, the more they value it, the more Ling Mo is eager to see what¡¯s inside. The reward must be significant to warrant such extensive protection; otherwise, it would just be a waste.
Noticing the increase in personnel, Ling Mo did not hurry. He carefully controlled the Jellyfish to wait at the same spot for quite a while. After ensuring that none of the thirteen guards sensed the presence of the Jellyfish, he swiftly moved through the corridor.
After passing the corridor, he reached a hall connected by a Y-shaped corridor to three buildings.
¡°Hmm¡ Which path to choose?¡± Ling Mo paused in the hall.He first ruled out the middle path because two guards were standing there. Although he couldn¡¯t see clearly, one of them had an exceptionally bright psychic light cluster, indicating that he was a superhuman with mental abilities.
The Jellyfish getting too close would easily be detected.
¡°That path has guards, so it might be where Niepan high-ups live. Or maybe the Boss is in there¡¡± Ling Mo observed carefully for a while and felt that trying hard to bypass the superhuman with mental abilities was possible, but rather than doing that, it¡¯d be better to check the other buildings first.
¡°Let¡¯s start with the left side. If we don¡¯t find anything, we cane back and look again.¡±
After Ling Mo made up his mind, he stuck to the left side of the hall and slowly approached the left corridor.
Although he wasn¡¯t too close, Ling Mo kept a constant watch on that psychic light cluster belonging to the superhuman with mental abilities.
This Jellyfish was something he brought inside, leaving a deep impression on the guards who searched him. If discovered, Ling Mo would definitely need to think of a way to escape.
Without clearly seeing the Jellyfish¡¯s form, the guards couldn¡¯t imagine something so bizarre as a Jellyfish hiding around.
As the distance closed, Ling Mo¡¯s movements became even slower.
He could sense that the psychic light cluster was moving slightly back and forth, indicating that the guard was pacing around.
¡°Gosh, can you stand still for a moment¡¡±
Ling Mo needed to pass safely, so he had to time his move to the moment when he was farthest from the guard. But the guard¡¯s constant movement, at a high frequency, made Ling Mo feel quite frustrated.
To make matters worse, the guard ended up standing on the left side!
¡°Well, just my luck¡¡±
Ling Mo was speechless, but the Jellyfish, though invisible, had another sensing system for the environment.
As a human, Ling Mo wouldn¡¯t react to these senses, but when it tranted into the ¡°psychic realm,¡± he could receive the same information.
¡°Hmm¡ I smell fresh grass, which means there are indoor nts here?¡±
It¡¯s normal for a hall to have some nts, but considering how those nts might have mutated, you¡¯d need a pretty weird taste to find them appealing¡
¡°No wonder it¡¯s the ce that created Number 1 and the Canine Zombies.¡±
Ling Mo mused to himself while skillfully maneuvering the Jellyfish into a corner.
Using the Jellyfish¡¯s sensing ability, Ling Mo pinpointed a nt¡¯s location.
Instead of waiting for the guard to pace around, he thought it¡¯d be safer toe up with another n¡
¡°Crack.¡±
¡°What was that sound?¡± Both guards stopped in their tracks.
Immediately, the brighter psychic light cluster began to fluctuate violently, and a strand of psychic power swept towards the source of the noise.
Meanwhile, a Red Glimmer shed on the ceiling, and the Jellyfish had already bypassed the superhuman with mental abilities, darting into the left corridor.
¡°Got it!¡±
Seizing the moment when the other was distracted for a breakthrough sounded simple, but it required excellent judgment skills.
The fact that Ling Mo could extend his psychic tentacle to attack the nt was crucial for his sess.
¡°With the Jellyfish¡¯s help, this is indeed powerful¡ As long as I¡¯m careful, finding the Experimental Group shouldn¡¯t be too difficult. Besides, the chances of this ce having a basement are low¡¡±
The so-called Niepan headquarters is actually the main office of Niepan Human Survival Co Ltd. Although it seems formidable to the survivors, the resources avable post-Cataclysm are quite limited. Ling Mo didn¡¯t imagine the hardware facilities here to be exaggeratedly high-tech. The strength of the Niepan headquarters lies in therge number of superhumans and various experimental creatures. However, once avoiding their main force, Ling Mo¡¯s myriad of tricks bes something they¡¯re hard-pressed to stop.
Ling Mo rushed into the building in one go, his lips subtly curling into a smile.
Through the Jellyfish, he sensed a faint smell of blood¡
The long corridor was silent, so quiet that not even a hint of wind could be heard.
On one side of the corridor were tightly closed doors, making it impossible to tell from the outside whether anyone was inside.
The corridor¡¯s window-side was draped in heavy ck curtains.
A few rays of light seeped through the gaps in the curtains, but instead of illuminating the ce, they made it feel even more eerie.
¡°Creak¡¡±
Suddenly, a door opened slightly, and a woman in a white coat stepped out.
She was holding some documents and adjusted her sses before heading towards the staircase.
However, after a few steps, her pace slowed down. A hint of confusion flickered in her eyes as she nced around.
But as her footsteps halted, the corridor once again sank into silence, with not a single human silhouette in sight¡
¡°Strange, I swear I felt someone watching me¡¡±
The woman waited a few seconds, then quickened her steps with a frown. Her strides were noticeably faster this time, and she quickly disappeared at the staircase.
The footsteps gradually faded away, and the dark corridor returned to silence.
¡°I almost thought she discovered me. Women¡¯s intuition is really scary¡¡± Ling Mo¡¯s main body, inside the dormitory building, let out a sigh of relief.
This woman clearly wasn¡¯t a superhuman with mental abilities; she might even be an ordinary person. That she could sense something at all only highlighted how strong her intuition was.
However, in such a creepy environment, heightened alertness is perfectly normal¡
Ling Mo didn¡¯t think the eerie atmosphere here was created intentionally to spook. Obviously, it was a simple yet very effective confidentiality tactic.
And what would warrant such secrecy, if not the Niepan headquarters¡¯ Experimental Base¡
The location of the Experimental Group!
Upon entering, the scent of blood became much stronger, and there was also a faint hint of the virus.
Meanwhile, a small red Jellyfish slowly crawled out from the shadows on the ceiling.
The Jellyfish hung upside down, utilizing the shadows to remain hidden-barely visible to the naked eye.
This dimly lit ce was perfect for Ling Mo¡¯s operations.
Swish, swish, swish¡
With barely audible sounds, the Jellyfish quickly approached the ce where the woman had just exited.
The Jellyfish had a physical form; it couldn¡¯t simply slip into any random ce. Moreover, the windows here were sealed shut, so even if it went around to the windows inside, it likely wouldn¡¯t matter.
¡°There must be air vents¡¡± Ling Mo carefully searched for one but found nothing.
After some thought, he split off additional tentacles, slowly probing the keyhole.
This task was challenging for Ling Mo. If his main body were here, it would be much easier. But controlling a tentacle from hundreds of meters away, relying only on the Jellyfish¡¯s perceptive abilities to locate the position, was incredibly difficult.
It took Ling Mo at least several dozen seconds to seed.
¡°I¡¯ve got to say, this really exercises my psychic power¡¡±
As the tentacle slipped inside, Ling Mo grew tense.
The most troublesome thing about this ce was the presence of so many superhumans. One probe was enough to get him discovered.
But since someone had just exited this room, maybe no one was left inside.
This was only spection, so Ling Mo proceeded extremely slowly.
The tentacle cautiously made its way through the keyhole, and any fluctuations in the psychic light cluster inside could be detected immediately¡
There was someone in there!
Ling Mo withdrew his tentacle, inhaling sharply.
He waited for several seconds. Seeing no unusual reaction from inside, Ling Mo slowly reinserted the tentacle.
Chapter 731: The Profession of Chainsaw Maniac Knows No Gender
Chapter 731: The Profession of Chainsaw Maniac Knows No Gender
Although the tentacle managed to get in, it could at best sense the psychic light cluster, but it was powerless when it came to specific sensing of the environment. However, since the other party had no reaction to the psychic probe, Ling Mo boldly brought the Jellyfish to the keyhole.
Given the size of the Jellyfish, it obviously couldn¡¯t fit inside, but after the tentacle swept through, it could generally sense the situation inside.
This is a special advantage of mutation creatures, which Zombies cannot match. Zombies can hear faint sounds and smell the scent of people inside, but asking them to reconstruct the environment is a bit too much.
Temperature, light, the size of the space, and even the ability to judge what kinds of things are inside and where they are located based on the scent¡ The only drawback of the Jellyfish is theck of vision. This doesn¡¯t affect it, of course, but it is quite frustrating for Ling Mo. The reason is simple: he isn¡¯t used to it¡
Right now, Ling Mo felt quite strange, as if his soul had left his main body and was peeking through the keyhole. Although he could see nothing, it didn¡¯t prevent him from reconstructing the scene in his mind. There was a bit of wishful thinking involved, but it wasn¡¯t far off from reality.
Sure enough, there were no open windows inside the room, not a hint of wind, and it was quite warm. The light wasn¡¯t strong either; the surroundings were pitch ck, with only amp lit in the middle.
Based on Ling Mo¡¯s experience, thatmp most likely had ampshade, concentrating all the light in the center.
As soon as he sensed this environment, Ling Mo was delighted. It was ideal for him since it would be harder to be discovered after sneaking in.
Taking advantage of this opportunity to thoroughly search the room, even if the gains weren¡¯t substantial, he could at least gain some understanding of the Experimental Group¡¯s situation.But figuring out how to get the Jellyfish inside was another conundrum.
Ling Mo first focused his attention on the psychic light clusters inside the room. In reality, there were several light clusters, one of which was busy in the brightest spot of the room, while the others were huddled in a corner. The room was actually quite spacious, and Ling Mo hadn¡¯t initially paid much attention to those clustered together. But upon closer inspection, he was somewhat shocked.
Zombies?
Of course, this judgment wasn¡¯t entirely urate; there could be a mutation beast among them. But based on the scent that the Jellyfish sensed, Ling Mo was inclined to think they were all Zombies.
¡°Quite the luck today. Hitting the Experimental Group on a two-to-one chance is already a win, but finding the first targeting straight out of the Lab is a real jackpot,¡± Ling Mo thought as he clenched his fists in excitement. This was definitely a good omen. However, he soon felt a pang of regret. If he had known earlier that the woman might be carrying a report or some kind of Laboratory documents, he would have followed her.
But missing that chance wasn¡¯t a big deal. Ling Mo didn¡¯t have much confidence in sessfully intercepting the document. Even if he managed to stop her, getting the document back would be a significant challenge since the Jellyfish couldn¡¯t read it¡
¡°As a spy, this Jellyfish still has many inadequacies¡¡±
After observing for a while and seeing no movement from the person, Ling Mo concentrated, controlling the Tentacle to fully extend through the keyhole.
As the invisible Tentacle slowly reached the door handle, Ling Mo¡¯s expression turned serious.
Executing such a high-difficulty operation from several hundred meters away requiredplete focus; even a slight distraction could lead to failure.
This was the result of Ling Mo¡¯s daily practice. Mastering the Puppet Control Ability to this degree had taken a lot of hard work.
The so-called Tentacle was actually akin to the strings used for puppet control. It was easier to manipte Zombie Puppets, but separating the strings for other tasks was extremely difficult.
Ling Mo¡¯s eyebrows twitched as he painstakingly wrapped the Tentacle around the door handle.
Materialization!
At the moment the Tentacle materialized, Ling Mo instantly felt his psychic power consumption nearly double.
However, given his current total psychic power, twice the consumption wasn¡¯t much.
Click, click, click¡
The door handle turned slowly, but the person inside remainedpletely unaware.
Ling Mo held his breath and focused intently¡ Even though his main body¡¯s caution didn¡¯t actually affect the overall situation, he couldn¡¯t help but react.
Snap.
With a soft sound, Ling Mo distinctly saw the person¡¯s psychic light cluster flutter slightly.
Footsteps immediately followed, clearly indicating that the person inside was approaching the door.
However, just as the person got within five meters of the door, a loud ¡°bang¡± abruptly echoed from inside.
This sound was much louder, and a ¡°roar¡± soon followed.
The roar was unbelievably harsh, startling Ling Mo.
The person¡¯s footsteps paused for a moment before they hastily turned around.
But at that instant, the door had already been quietly pushed open a crack, and a red glimmer slipped through.
As the door was lightly left ajar, the person turned and approached the door again.
At the moment, the Jellyfish was clinging to the ceiling near the door, while Ling Mo looked down at the person¡¯s psychic light cluster from above.
The person clearly opened the door and peered outside for a few moments before shutting it again.
In that brief span, Ling Mo had already closed the distance to the clustered psychic light clusters.
¡°The smell of rust¡ and something burnt¡ A cage? Electrified?¡± Ling Mo quickly guessed the general setup.
The room contained several Zombies being held, along with a researcher¡
Ling Mo had an idea, and a Tentacle split off, slowly reaching towards one of the psychic light clusters¡
In the dim corner, several cages were lined up, each holding a Zombie bound by an iron chain.
These Zombies were mostly injured, some even crippled, but all had a pair of blood-red eyes ring.
Suddenly, one of the Zombies looked dazed, and after a moment, it jerked its body and then raised its head to look around the room.
¡°Ugh¡¡±
This type of two-stage control method took Ling Mo several seconds to get used to, likeing down to the ground after hanging in mid-air for too long, feeling a bit dizzy and disoriented.
Additionally, this method was a strain on Ling Mo¡¯s psychic power, requiring precise control of mental energy output to maintain synchronization.
¡°Huh? Iron chains?¡±
Ling Mo quickly noticed the Iron Chain on the Zombie Puppet; there was even one looped around its mouth.
The chain looked very simr to the ones he had seen on the Canine Zombie, clearly electrified.
The Zombie Puppet he chose seemed quite active; despite its numerous injuries, it was still very much alive. For Zombies, being alive meant being full of energy, capable of tearing a person apart by hand. The person who put this humanoid beast in the cage obviously relied on these mummy-like Iron Chains to restrain it.
Ling Mo found this method familiar. He furrowed his brows in thought before suddenly uttering an ¡°Oh!¡±
No wonder it looked familiar; he had seen a simr setup in the memories of a Niepan Peripheral Member. Niepan members used these Iron Chains to capture Zombies¡
¡°Catching so many alive is really no small feat.¡±
Ling Mo controlled the Zombie Puppet to move a bit, but its limbs werepletely locked. From the feelings in its arms, it was clear that they had been broken before. However, with a Zombie¡¯s remarkable regenerative abilities, as long as a limb wasn¡¯tpletely severed, it could heal. This was something humans simply couldn¡¯t match.
For humans, even a minor injury could be fatal or lead to mutation, whereas Zombies could fully recover as long as they weren¡¯t dismembered. This significant difference contributed to the ever-widening gap in numbers between humans and Zombies.
Since there was no shared pain sensation, Ling Mo didn¡¯t bother considering what kind of torture the Zombie had endured. He mainly wanted to find out what these researchers were doing with the Zombies.
¡°What¡¯s this¡?¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s eyes turned to a Trash Can outside the cage, which contained several discarded syringes. Judging by the warped needles and the bloodstains on them, it was clear that these tools had been used on the Zombies. However, needles alone couldn¡¯t prate Zombie skin; they must have used additional methods.
¡°Whoa, a chainsaw?¡±
¡°Is that a drill¡?¡±
¡°They even have axes!¡±
The more Ling Mo looked around, the more his scalp tingled. The scene was too horrific to bear!
When he finally spotted the figure in the whiteb coat, only one thought remained in his mind.
This person was like a real-life Heishui chainsaw murderer¡
But when Ling Mo got a clearer look at the person, he almost choked.
It turned out to be a woman! How could it be a woman!
And judging by her profile, she had a ponytail and seemed very schrly!
Ling Mo¡¯s throat bobbed in disbelief; he couldn¡¯t imagine her wielding a chainsaw or an axe¡
However, thinking about the few female Zombies he had back home, he could sort of ept it.
Compared to them, this woman seemed quite gentle¡
¡°Wait, no. Ye Lian and the others act ording to their racial instincts, but this woman¡¡±
After a shiver ran through him, Ling Mo shifted his attention away from her.
This woman could never have imagined that the Zombie in the cage would suddenly turn into someone else. Right now, she was meticulously observing something under a microscope.
Whatever she was examining, it definitely wasn¡¯t anything pleasant¡
The floor was quite clean, which made sense since humans always kept their distance from Zombie blood.
But the area beneath the cage was a different story. Ling Mo even noticed a man-made trough in front of the cage, filled with old blood residue.
¡°It seems like this ce has been in use for quite some time. When did they start these experiments?¡±
This room didn¡¯t feel like an experimentalb but rather a testing ground. Ling Mo spotted several instruments on a table behind the woman. They looked like blood testing equipment, but he couldn¡¯t be sure.
¡°She doesn¡¯t seem like a superhuman. Could she be a doctor?¡± Ling Mo pondered, his gaze already shifting to a nearby table.
On it was a tray holding a stack of reports¡
Chapter 732: Another S
Chapter 732: Another S
Ling Mo had high expectations for the Niepan Experimental Group because they had produced many horrifying and disgusting results.
The fact that they could transform the terrifying creature that is a Zombie into something even more horrifying in itself was a kind of sess.
The stack of experiment Reports wasn¡¯t far from the Zombie Puppets, but reaching out to grab it was absolutely impossible. However, this didn¡¯t mean that Ling Mo could only stare idly.
He nced at the woman, then carefully shifted his gaze to the tray.
Suddenly, the stack of reports moved slightly. Then, the top sheet of paper mysteriously lifted a corner.
It was as if someone was using their fingers to pinch the Report. Under the eyes of the Experimental Group Member, this sheet of paper bizarrely lifted into the air.
¡°Zombies really do have excellent eyesight¡¡± Ling Mo immediately began to read.
It felt a bit like walking a tightrope
1. On one hand, Ling Mo needed to quickly memorize the information on the Report; on the other, he had to stay vignt of the Experimental Group Member. If she happened to nce to the right, she¡¯d probably be stunned. Just imagine seeing a sheet of paper floating mid-air in a silent, empty room-it¡¯s enough to make anyone gawk in disbelief.
This was the first time Ling Mo had used this coordination method, and although it consumed more psychic power, the effect was remarkable.
It gave Ling Mo insight into a new mode of operation. Using the Jellyfish, his infiltration ns became much easier.
¡°These data points are totally iprehensible¡ but at least there¡¯s a conclusion¡¡± Ling Mo scratched his head, ¡°A concentration analysis chart of viruses in the blood of different levels of Zombies? And it¡¯s the seventh revision? So long and high-end.¡±
Ling Mo sighed.
He actually understood this basic theory and might even have grasped it earlier than these Niepan Members. However, he only had a conceptual understanding and couldn¡¯t analyze such detailed data.
He could manage to type on a keyboard, but blood tests¡ forget about it. His experience in that area was limited to being tested himself¡
Just by looking at the title of the Report, Ling Mo¡¯s interest was piqued. This data was clearly newly summarized after sevenparisons and was much more urate than the previous six reports. Blood testing isn¡¯t overlyplex, but when the subjects are Zombies, it¡¯s a whole different story. Moreover, the test subjects here were Zombies of different levels!
Ling Mo was very curious and wondered what levels they had tested.
He quickly nced at theplex data and then focused his gaze on the lower part of the Report.
¡°Newborn Zombies that have just mutated¡ the virus concentration in their blood is¡ what, five percent?!¡±
This line alone made Ling Mo freeze in shock. Just five percent?!
Of course, he ignored the string of decimal points that followed. Such precise numbers were only useful to the Experimental Group, whereas Ling Mo found them unnecessarilyplicated.
Approximately five percent concentration-this number deeply shocked Ling Mo.
This doesn¡¯t mean that only zombies with a virus concentration of five percent in their total blood volume can cause Infection in humans. Instead, it means that once the mutation is fullypleted, the newly born Zombie has only about five percent of the virus content in its body!
The process of the virus causing Infection, followed by rapid proliferation in the body, is what is called mutation. Even a drop of fresh Zombie blood could cause this process to happen in a human body. Therefore, the initial virus causing the Infection is just like a seed¡ However, if just this seed exceeds the five percent concentration, the human body would not be able to withstand the viral proliferation, leading to full body cell necrosis.
¡°Only five percent¡ That means the concentration in my body hasn¡¯t even reached five percent¡ Xu Shuhan might be around three to four percent, but this is because the different viruses are stillpeting with each other; the total should actually be five percent¡¡±
After snapping back to reality, Ling Mo continued reading. He was most eager to find out the virus concentration in Ye Lian and the others.
For Zombies that have evolved to the first stage, the virus concentration in their blood ranges from five to nine percent¡
¡°This must refer tomon zombies¡ Yes, of course, once the virus concentration surpasses ten percent, they be mutation zombies. The jump to Advanced Zombies is substantial, reaching around twenty percent. Leader-Level Zombies also reach about thirty percent¡ Hmm, the growth rate suddenly slows down.¡±
Ling Mo was not surprised that the Niepan headquarters had data on dominant level Zombies. What surprised him was the growth curve of this data.
After dominant level Zombies breakthrough, the virus content in their bodies is only around forty to forty-five percent. However, there was a note beside it: ¡°Special mutation begins to appear.¡±
Ling Mo pondered for a moment and quickly understood.
Whether it¡¯s Advanced Zombies or Leader-Level Zombies, both represent significant qualitative leaps for zombies. After breaking through to the advanced stage, zombies begin to regain certain memories, and their Intelligence increases noticeably. Before evolving, zombies could be considered savage Monsters. But after the breakthrough, they start developing into knowledgeable Monsters.
Leader-Level Zombies undergo a more pronounced transformation with the evolution of Gel into a mother hive, marking a significant change.
However, the primary change in dominant level Zombies lies in the emergence of mutation tendencies, with other aspects not improving as significantly as before.
There was no information on King level Zombies in the data, so Ling Mo couldn¡¯t analyze further. The major change for King level Zombies lies in theplete formation of mutations, but how this impacts the virus concentration in their bodies remained unknown.
After reviewing the data, Ling Mo¡¯s understanding of Zombies reached a new height. He was already well-versed in various zombie behaviors, so he could grasp these insights more deeply than others.
¡°It¡¯s true that there¡¯s strength in numbers. Niepan gathered so many Survivors, took over the Medical University and its affiliated hospitals, and with numerous superhumans collecting materials and capturing zombies for their experiments, they achieved such results. This kind of data is impossible topile individually. Those with the capability may not understand this knowledge, and even if they do, they wouldn¡¯t have the time or resources to fully dedicate to this task¡¡±
The woman in the room, for instance, would barely be able to focus on survival if she were outside, let alone have the opportunity to quietly observe and conduct research¡
Ling Mo spected that perhaps even the researchers needed contribution points to guarantee their dedication to their work. Based on the various systems in ce at Niepan, the higher-ups definitely wouldn¡¯t be in the business of making unprofitable deals.
The Tentacle discreetly picked up several more reports, flipping through them before finally finding another valuable document.
¡°Huh? Vitality Test?¡±
This title piqued Ling Mo¡¯s interest. It was widely known that Zombies had formidable vitality, but he hadn¡¯t expected such data to be included in the research scope. This indicated that Niepan¡¯s research on Zombies was incredibly thorough, not overlooking any details¡
However, as he read further, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but frown.
Had the title not been explicit, Ling Mo might have mistaken this for a torture manual¡
Hunger tests were the mildest of the lot, and injecting various viruses was also minor. But acts like amputations or bloodletting made Ling Mo shake his head in dismay.
Killing Zombies in battle was one thing, but watching them being tortured to death every day, to see how long they couldst-this idea was difficult for him to stomach.
¡°What¡¯s this?¡±
Suddenly, Ling Mo noticed another document at the bottom. This one was written with a different color pen, clearly indicating its importance.
Especially striking was therge ¡°S¡± written in red ink on the nk spaces of the page¡
¡°So this is an S-level mission? One that hasn¡¯t been released yet?¡± Ling Mo cautiously nced at the woman nearby before gently pulling out the document.
S-level Mission: Capture Task for Zombies of the Fourth Evolution Stage and Above (B-level).
Mission content: Capture a Fourth Evolution Stage (including above) [B-level] Zombie within thirty days. The contribution points awarded will be determined based on the specific level and condition of the captured Zombie.
¡°Fourth Stage¡ isn¡¯t that Leader-Level? They actually want to capture Leader-Level Zombies and above?¡±
Ling Mo tried to move his head slightly. The Zombies locked up nearby and the Zombie Puppet were mostly mutation-level, with one almost reaching the advanced category.
He then noticed a small sign hanging outside the cage. Using the Tentacle to flip it over, he saw that the sign clearly indicated the Zombie¡¯s level.
To Ling Mo¡¯s surprise, the Zombie that hadn¡¯t yet reached the advanced category had its internal virus levels detailed explicitly. This method of assessment was undoubtedly the most precise¡
¡°The Experimental Group is even more formidable than I thought. But the more formidable they are, the more information I can gather.¡±
Ling Mo had infiltrated to gather intel, and the more information avable here, the more rewarding his mission would be.
However, the fact that they could capture Leader-Level, and even dominant level Zombies, still astonished Ling Mo. Leader-Level Zombies were somewhat manageable, but once they reached the dominant level, their Intelligence significantly increased. Even with Ling Mo and his formidable squad of female Zombies, capturing a dominant level Zombie was quite an arduous task. Most crucially, they had to be captured alive¡
The difficulty¡ was exceptionally high!
¡°A small squad like He Hongyan¡¯s trio surely couldn¡¯t handle this, could they¡¡±
Just as Ling Mo was pondering this, something caught his eye.
Note: This mission will provide specialized bait and trapping tools designed specifically to lure and capture Zombies of the third evolution stage and higher.
¡°Specially designed for Leader-Level Zombies and above? What could it be?¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s eyes suddenly lit up with excitement.
Gel? mother hive? No, those attract Zombies of all levels indiscriminately¡
But this note mentioned something specific!
Ye Lian and the others needed arge number of mother hives from Senior Zombies for their evolution, especially since he found out they were still far fromplete evolution. This realization had made Ling Mo increasingly anxious. However, Senior Zombies were not like cabbages that you could find everywhere. When facing several million Zombies in a city, even Ye Lian and her squad were somewhat powerless. Killing them one by one was simply unrealistic!
Even in Xin Town, they had only managed to eliminate Zombies in a single area.
Attracting high-level Zombies under such physical exertion was undoubtedly dangerous.
But if there were a method to specifically lure Senior Zombies while avoidingmon zombies, not only would the risk be greatly reduced, but the hunting efficiency would also be significantly enhanced!
Footnote:- Walking A Tightrope(×߸ÖË¿):
In this context, ¡®walking a tightrope¡¯ is a metaphor that means operating in a highly tense and risky situation where one must maintain extreme focus and bnce, simr to the precarious act of walking on a tightrope.
Chapter 733: God-like Teammates
Chapter 733: God-like Teammates
Ling Mo was excited!
There was no need to doubt the authenticity of this special decoy. The only two points to consider were how many times it could be used and howrge an area it could cover.
If possible, Ling Mo also wanted to get his hands on the method of making this decoy. Understanding the principles wasn¡¯t necessary; as long as he could follow the steps to create it¡
Snap!
A moment of distraction, and the task list was instantly out of the tentacle¡¯s control.
Theb technician was originally focused on her microscope, asionally taking notes. Hearing the light noise, she looked up in surprise.
She nced around and quickly turned her attention to the tray.
Ling Mo, using the perspective of a zombie puppet, calmly watched her approach while controlling the jellyfish to gradually retract into the shadows.
He wasn¡¯t actually worried about her discovering anything. Even if these reports got slightly shuffled, unless she had a photographic memory, she wouldn¡¯t realize that someone had browsed through them right under her nose. Without a frame of reference, it would remain an unknown domain, a nk space. Without understanding Ling Mo¡¯s methods or having experienced simr situations, she would fall into a cognitive blind spot, unable to even conceive of it¡It¡¯s like controlling zombies. Generally, people¡¯s concept of zombies is insanity, brutality, and mortal enemies of humans. With this ingrained impression, it¡¯s hard to believe that zombies could coexist with humans. This breaks the inertia of thought. Even though Xu Shuhan knew Ye Lian and the others¡¯ identities, since there were no signs of them being controlled, she didn¡¯t think in that direction.
Of course, her misunderstanding also involved her perception of Ling Mo: a mental ability superhuman.
The broad concept was correct, but if you dissected it, Ling Mo was actually a control-type¡
So, even if she had gathered a lot of clues and information, if her initial thinking was wed, her conclusions would be wildly off. This psychological element was something Ling Mo often exploited. At this moment, he was able to mess around right under the femaleb assistant¡¯s nose because of this.
The femaleb assistant stopped in front of the tray and picked up the top report, her brow furrowed.
It was clear from her expression that she was slightly puzzled.
¡°What¡¯s going on today?¡± she muttered to herself. The door was ajar, a folder had suddenly fallen off the shelf, and now there was this sudden sound near the tray. She didn¡¯t think anyone had tampered with anything, but this noise was too suspicious¡ The femaleb assistant shifted her gaze and looked around before reaching under the table and gently pulling open a drawer. A sh of cold light, and a pair of scissors appeared in her hand.
Seeing her cautious manner, Ling Mo was somewhat surprised.
As expected from someone at Niepan¡¯s headquarters, her level of vignce was far beyond his expectations¡
But not knowing about this control method, being this cautious was futile. She had no idea that the person behind these tricks was openly watching her¡
¡°Well? Quite persistent, aren¡¯t you¡¡±
Ling Mo thought for a moment and then shifted his gaze to the back of the femaleb assistant.
Click!
The room suddenly darkened, and with the only light source gone, the room with its heavy curtains became pitch ck.
However, hiding inside the zombie puppet¡¯s brain, Ling Mo could see everything clearly through its eyes. While the femaleb assistant nervously backed into a corner, Ling Mo used the tentacle and the zombies¡¯ eyes to start searching the cab. His method of searching was to pull out the folders one by one, and then have the zombie puppet check the titles.
Fortunately, Niepan organized their files very strictly. Each folder was clearly marked, making it easy to see the general contents at a nce.
¡°First time I feel like giving Niepan¡¯s rigidity a thumbs up, no, thirty-two thumbs up¡¡±
Ling Mo quickly scanned the files while keeping an eye on the terrified femaleb assistant.
But this one really lived up to being a violentb assistant who could use chainsaws and axes. Although she was extremely nervous, she gripped the scissors and quietly moved towards the location of the deskmp, hugging the wall.
And during this process, she managed to make no sound at all.
¡°If it were Xu Shuhan, she¡¯d probably be huddling in the corner, screaming at the top of her lungs¡¡± Ling Mo thought maliciously.
Estimating that the femaleb assistant¡¯s eyes were getting used to the dark, Ling Mo used the tentacle to click off the lights again.
The femaleb assistant¡¯s hand had just reached the deskmp when, before she could even switch it on, the light suddenly came on by itself.
Startled and momentarily blinded, she instinctively stepped back, ¡°thud,¡± and bumped into the table behind her. Ling Mo decisively turned off the light again.
Taking advantage of this brief distraction, Ling Mo swiftly pulled out the remaining folders and scanned through them.
¡°Gasp¡ gasp¡¡±
The femaleb assistant was clearly frightened. All she could see now were a few pairs of glowing red eyes staring at her.
However, she quickly calmed down and reached for the deskmp once more.
Click¡
The light came back on, and the entireboratory was eerily quiet¡
¡°Uh¡¡±
She was dumbfounded. Looking around, she saw that the windows and the door were still securely shut.
¡°Is it a loose connection?¡± she finally directed her gaze towards the deskmp.
At that moment, a sudden ¡°thud¡± sound echoed, startling her once again reflexively.
She quickly turned around, looking fearfully towards the cages.
A rather pitiful-looking zombie was staring at her, its head pressed against the cage bars.
¡°Phew¡¡± The femaleb assistant let out a sigh of relief and then frowned.
Why did this monster suddenly scare her like that¡
However, she didn¡¯t notice that behind her, the door had quietly and silently cracked open again¡
¡°Just oneboratory, and I¡¯ve reaped such rewards!¡± In the dormitory building, Ling Mo wiped the sweat off his forehead, an excited expression on his face.
Although he didn¡¯t find any detailed information regarding the special decoy in the remaining folders, just learning about its existence was already valuable information for Ling Mo.
¡°Niepan headquarters was indeed the right ce toe to. Now, if only I could find out where the progenitor is, and theb technician who wrote those notes¡¡±
After all, it was an entire building, and Ling Mo didn¡¯t expect to gather everything within an hour. But over the next few days, he was determined to turn the experimental group inside out.
The experimental subjects captured by the experimental group were, for Ling Mo, the best ¡°spies,¡± giving him the confidence to infiltrate!
Because if the experimental group had plenty of anything, it was zombies¡
¡°¡Ling-Ge.¡± Mu Chen¡¯s voice suddenly came from outside the door.
Ling Mo, having expended a lot of energy and needing a break, got up and opened the door.
¡°I wanted to ask¡ Hey, you don¡¯t look so good,¡± Mu Chen, who had initially donned a look of impatience, was stunned upon seeing Ling Mo.
He had been worried that Ling Mo wouldn¡¯t be able to manage it and was considering suggesting that Ling Mo just give up and join him outside. But instead, this was the result he saw. He was very familiar with this expression on Ling Mo. After using his psychic power, Ling Mo always looked like this. However, the excited glint in his eyes was a bit different from usual. Normally, when he looked this exhausted, his eyes would be bloodshot, like he had stayed up all night.
¡°Get to the point,¡± Ling Mo said, rubbing his temple and leaning against the door.
Mu Chen swallowed and blinked, asking, ¡°You¡you didn¡¯t¡ already start, did you?¡±
It was a pretty dumb question. There was no way Ling Mo would look like this from some silly and persistent trial. Mu Chen knew Ling Mo well enough to know that. But despite knowing the answer, he couldn¡¯t help but ask. He just couldn¡¯t convince himself to believe it that easily¡
¡°Yes,¡± Ling Mo nodded.
¡°¡!¡± Mu Chen stared wide-eyed at Ling Mo. Such a difficult feat achieved without stepping out of the room, and this guy still had the gall to put on a nonchnt face! What was with that tone? Couldn¡¯t he at least be a bit humble for once?
¡°You¡¯re such a freak¡¡± Mu Chen continued to stare at Ling Mo.
He suddenly felt that his lookout duties were pointless. He had expected Ling Mo to be bouncing off the walls in the next room¡
What was he supposed to keep an eye out for when things were this quiet? Was his only value to serve as a decoy?
Mu Chen felt a wave of speechlessness. It wasn¡¯t that he was useless-it was just that he had a god-like teammate.
But to him, it felt more like a curse!
¡°Aren¡¯t you heading back?¡± Ling Mo said sympathetically, ¡°There¡¯s a good chance they¡¯ll call you back for a second round of questioning. And if the Niepan higher-ups are twisted enough, they might grill you three or four more times. The more times you repeat your story, the more they can verify the authenticity of the details, especially when you¡¯re extremely fatigued.¡±
¡°Hey! We¡¯re in the same boat. Can¡¯t you at least not sound so gleeful about it?¡± Mu Chen retorted angrily, ¡°Anyway, all the details I provided are true.¡±
Thatst statement was a bit of an exaggeration. What he said was ¡°basically true¡±-even a mental ability superhuman performing a lie-detection probe would find it challenging to catch any discrepancies. Any minor inconsistencies wouldn¡¯t be a big deal. They had thoroughly discussed what to say and what not to say on their way to Heishui.
Even if the Niepan headquarters had some doubts, they wouldn¡¯t be able to confirm anything until they reached Dongming. That¡¯s why they were so confident.
¡°Oh, right. Can you tell me¡ how did you do it?¡± Mu Chen quickly remembered the question that had been nagging at him and brought it up again, not letting Ling Mo divert him this time.
¡°No,¡± Ling Mo answered immediately.
¡°Come on, at least think about it. We¡¯re in this together¡¡±
¡°Bang!¡±
As the door closed with a thud, Mu Chen¡¯s face was filled with frustration.
¡°Damn it!¡± he cursed under his breath, then left reluctantly.
Still, as he turned away, he couldn¡¯t help but think that Ling Mo was truly impressive¡
Initially, he hadn¡¯t been very optimistic about this operation. But now, he suddenly felt that maybe, just maybe, they could really pull it off¡
¡°Zombies¡ can they really retain their humanity? If so, they shouldn¡¯t be called zombies anymore, right? What should they be called then¡¡±
Chapter 734: Full of Conspiracy Theories
Chapter 734: Full of Conspiracy Theories
In arge conference room at Niepan headquarters, there was an eerie silence.
The atmosphere was tense, with several people sitting around the table, nervously watching the figure standing by the window.
The middle-aged man, with a corpulent build, seemed to emit an invisible pressure that made everyone else shudder.
On the table, two registration formsy neatly. The cover of the top one had two hastily written characters: Ling Ge.
The bold and unrestrained strokes looked somewhat jarring to those present. The reason wasn¡¯t the name, but the implications behind it.
Number 1 missing? Dongming branch obliterated? Either of these incidents was enough to make everyone in the room jittery.
The HR Leader, surnamed Li, who was the first to report the matters, was noticeably absent from the room. He was nervously waiting outside the door.
Staring at the closed brown door, he bent slightly at the waist, asionally wiping the sweat off his forehead.
The always mysterious Big Boss was inside¡¡°Tap¡ Tap¡¡±
The middle-aged man¡¯s hand, resting on the windowsill, moved slightly, knocking twice with his knuckles.
The sound was not loud, but those seated all straightened up.
Based on experience, this meant the Big Boss was about to speak.
To the average member, this Big Boss at Niepan headquarters was shrouded in mystery. He never appeared proactively and didn¡¯t habitually host meet-and-greet events. In fact, this reflected his rationality as a powerful ruler. In a ce where everything relied on hard work, the members didn¡¯t need hisfort and weren¡¯t interested in any intimate contact with his pudgy hands. What they needed was concrete returns on their efforts.
But the Big Boss, who founded Niepan and had always been strategizing behind the scenes, was obviously not battling alone.
Those seated here were the few high-ranking members who couldmunicate face-to-face with him. They were his trusted confidants.
¡°Tap¡¡±
The Big Boss knocked several more times, and under the uniform gaze of anxious eyes, he finally spoke in a deep voice, ¡°So¡ what do you all think?¡±
The men exchanged nces, and an old man in a whiteb coat spoke up, ¡°Dongming¡ the primary loss is No.0. As for Number 1¡¯s disappearance¡ if we can confirm he died on the spot, that would be fine; the zombies would naturally dispose of the body. But if he escaped and was captured by another camp, that would be troublesome¡ He looks too different frommon zombies, which would easily draw attention.¡±
At this point, his sharp, murky eyes narrowed slightly, and a cold gleam shed across his wrinkled face, ¡°This is the most severe crisis to our Experimental Group.¡±
¡°No.0¡¯s replicability is too low, so if he¡¯s dead, he¡¯s dead. Besides, Dongming has already be a burden, providing too little intelligence,¡± said another thin man. He nced at the old man, then cleared his throat. He had nofort to offer about Number 1; the two people who reported clearly stated that Number 1 had disappeared.
¡°But this is an insult to us. They wiped out Dongming, which means they must be elites from another camp. The Dongming branch was weak, but Song Jinsen and Shen Le, who took Number 1 out, aren¡¯t easy to deal with. The attackers were powerful enough to deal with the local toughness, well-prepared,¡± another person said.
His words reeked of conspiracy theories, but they led to nods around the room.
The thin man nodded and said, ¡°I agree. Those branch members had no idea who the attackers were; they just said the attackers detonated fireworks to lure them out. It¡¯s obvious Dongming was the target; they might have known about Number 1¡¯s intelligence in advance and went there specifically to hunt him down.¡±
¡°How did they know?¡± someone asked. An inside job? It¡¯s possible, but transmitting the information is very difficult.
¡°Maybe they were targeting No.0 instead. There are many peripheral members in Dongming, and several Level 9 members are said to be in other camps with a psychic link to No.0¡ I¡¯ve always said peripheral members aren¡¯t reliable; this problem was brought on by Dongming itself,¡± the thin man said, crossing his arms and frowning.
But after he finished, the room fell into a brief silence again.
Undoubtedly, all these analyses sounded pretty logical. Who would have thought that there would actually be a lunatic interested in Zombie intelligence, capable of sweeping through a branch with a few powerful zombies?
Therefore, their thought processes led them to a misleading conclusion. Although everyone remained silent, they all believed the Thin Man¡¯s words were likely the truth.
As for whether this spection was truly reliable, it would need to be verified. The higher-ups would make an executive decision, and after the task was assigned, the members would run the errands. It was as simple as that.
But even a snap decision had to be grounded in something solid, something precise.
They had analyzed so much, but in the end, they still had to listen to what the Big Boss had to say.
¡°So¡¡± the Big Boss spoke slowly, ¡°are you saying someone is targeting Niepan?¡±
¡°Not specifically targeting us, but it¡¯s very likely they¡¯re after our Intelligence. Within the range of X City, the tworgest camps are Camp F and Falcon. It¡¯s unlikely that Camp F pulled this off; they¡¯re too weak. But Falcon is different, especially since they took over the Air Force Corps, extending their intelligence across the province,¡± someone said.
¡°Yes, even if we keep a low profile, we can¡¯t prevent them from probing from the air. And as far as I know, Falcon relies on sheer numbers, establishing agriculture, and gathering resources as much as possible. Although they have some research capabilities, they¡¯re nowhere near our level¡¡± someone agreed.
At this point, the conclusion was clear, and no one there voiced any objections.
From every perspective, the conclusion was reasonable. Only Falcon had the resources to pull this off, and only they had the motivation. What would ordinary people do with intelligence that Niepan possessed? Start their ownboratory for research? That would be absurd.
However, if these people knew someone could coexist peacefully with zombies, or even evolve together, their perception of that possibility wouldn¡¯t be so slim anymore.
¡°Yes¡¡±
¡°After evaluating everything, only Falcon could¡¡±
The Big Boss was silent for a while before suddenly saying, ¡°The development and research of Number 1 are key bargaining chips in our negotiations with the Central Region Camp. Although we can develop several Number 1 prototypes, if this achievement is stolen, it would definitely impact our negotiations¡ But let¡¯s not rush into a direct conflict with Falcon. Send someone to investigate.¡±
As he spoke, he added, ¡°Have those two follow up as well. Keep an eye on them for now, get a feel for their real situation. It¡¯s always better to be cautious. Ling Ge isn¡¯t much of a concern¡ but Mu Chen, keep a close watch on him.¡±
With Dongming destroyed, the fact that these two managed to escape and reach headquarters naturally aroused suspicion. However, taking extreme actions before the truth came out was clearly not advisable.
These two had risked their lives to bring back the intelligence; it wouldn¡¯t be right to turn around and arrest them immediately.
Even the most self-serving members of Niepan understood the basic principle of solidarity in crisis. Acting rashly could lose them the trust of their people, so any probing would have to be done discreetly.
Everyone present understood this nuanced approach, so they all nodded in agreement, ¡°Got it¡¡±
The Old Men then opened his eyes and said, ¡°For them to have made it through several towns to get here, they must have some skills, right? In a few days, I¡¯ll have a little task for them, which will also help us gauge their capabilities.¡±
Seeing the Old Men smirk, a few people, including the Thin Man, couldn¡¯t help but look away.
¡°Those two are in for it; the Team Leader¡¯s going to take out his anger on them,¡± someone muttered.
¡°But¡¡± another frowned, ¡°isn¡¯t this going too far?¡±
¡°It¡¯s fine; they¡¯re not likely to die from this. Anyway, temporarily transferring them from headquarters is also good. The destruction of the Dongming branch shouldn¡¯t be made public just yet,¡± someone chimed in.
¡°It might have already spread,¡± one person said worriedly. The person who received the Report from the man named Li was his worried one.
¡°Doesn¡¯t understand confidentiality,¡± someone snorted.
The person raised an eyebrow and immediately retorted, ¡°Who knew before they told?¡±
¡°Enough. This matter will inevitably get out, but transferring them can at least prevent the rumors from getting too wild,¡± the Thin Man interceded to smooth things over.
¡°Let¡¯s proceed with this n,¡± the Big Boss concluded decisively.
While the high-level Members at Niepan headquarters were in a meeting discussing matters, the person whom the Big Boss had casually remarked as ¡°not much of a concern¡± was far from being idle.
After a short ten-minute break, Ling Mo resumed his actions.
Strolling slowly through the Corridor, he discreetly approached any room from which upants emerged. As long as these individuals failed to detect his subtle psychic fluctuation, he infiltrated without hesitation. If the room was unupied, he acted even more boldly.
In the empty Corridor, tightly closed doors would suddenly open a crack, and documents within the rooms would float into the air unaided, flipped by an invisible hand¡
This eerie scene yed out repeatedly throughout the building, and Ling Mo¡¯s steps brought him progressively closer to the upper floors.
Ling Mo realized that his impression of the Experimental Group needed some updating. Contrary to his previous assumption, in this building with no basement, the key Laboratories were actually located on the upper floors. However, this didn¡¯t impede his actions in the slightest. Along the way, he had gathered a considerable amount of Intelligence, though not as significant as his previous gains, but it certainly deepened his understanding of Zombies bit by bit.
Among his discoveries, what delighted him most was a research Report on mutation beasts.
Niepan¡¯s widespread presence gave them a natural advantage in collecting this kind of detailed Intelligence. They not only conducted research on Zombies but also delved into mutation beasts. However, these materials only provided Ling Mo with a general understanding of the various types of mutation beasts, offering little to aid in the evolution of Xiao Bai.
Chapter 735: This is Not My Ancestral Chromosome!
Chapter 735: This is Not My Ancestral Chromosome!
Ling Mo initially thought so, but after looking closely, he found that things were not as they seemed.
At first nce, the Intelligence did indeed just list the types of mutation beasts and didn¡¯t have any actual promotional effect on Xiao Bai¡¯s evolution.
However, after some analysis, Ling Mo discovered a hidden piece of information-the activity patterns of mutation beasts.
Since there are also cases of mutual hunting between mutation beasts and Zombies, in a city where Zombies are the vast majority and firmly hold the position of dominant species, mutation beasts rarely roam the streets.
This actually involves another reason: an animal habit that has been retained even through their mutation.
Nest building.
Almost all known mutation beasts will build a secret nest for themselves and go out hunting as needed.
Encountering them depends on luck, but with the thought of specifically seeking them out¡ In a city full of high-rise buildings and densely packed Zombies, such an unreliable idea should be dismissed as soon as possible.
However, this is true for the general Survivors. For Ling Mo, this Intelligence is very useful.Yet this kind of search still has many limitations for Ling Mo, so when the Fifth Floor was just within reach, he stopped¡
¡°ng.¡±
The Iron Door of the corridor was closed, and a big lock was immediately put on.
¡°Old Wang, is it your turn to be on duty tonight?¡± The guard handed over the key to the neer, smiling.
Old Wang tugged at his waistband, grabbed the key, and nced behind the Iron Door: ¡°Not many people in the Experimental Group tonight, right?¡±
¡°Hard to say. I heard the Team Leader got angry today, so there will definitely be someone stayingte to work overtime. You just keep a good watch, don¡¯t get caught napping.¡± The guardughed.
¡°Get out of here, you.¡± Old Wang snarled.
He turned around, pulled on the big lock, and shook the key in his hand, muttering to himself, ¡°Why so cautious? I refuse to believe someone would think about getting in¡ The Experimental Group having an incident? That¡¯s just a joke¡¡±
As night fell, the already eerie Experimental Group descended further into darkness.
asionally, a faint ¡°ng¡± sounded in the Corridor, apanied by an indistinct ¡°woooo¡± noise, echoing as if everywhere yet nowhere.
Screeech-
Suddenly, a tightly shut door on the fourth floor creaked open, and a sliver of light slowly widened.
Then, a foot emerged from the room.
As the door opened wide enough for a person to slip through, the owner of the foot squeezed out from the gap.
However, his movements were noticeably awkward, as if all his joints were stiff, and in some ces, even twisted.
The whiteb coat he wore concealed much of his strange appearance, making him seem slightly less bizarre.
The man shoved a set of keys into his pocket and then grabbed the door handle.
A weak moonbeam shone through a slit in the ck curtains, illuminating his pale fingers, the protruding deep green veins, and the old bloodstains covering them¡
Click.
The door closed, and the man quickly turned around.
A Red Glimmer distinctly appeared in the darkness as he lifted his head¡
¡°The only Zombie Puppet capable of retrieving the cage key from the Laboratory has multiple fractures everywhere. This severe joint issue really feels like something out of a horror movie¡ By the way, can this twisted finger even be straightened?¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s main bodymented. It was the first time he had used such a damaged Zombie Puppet, and when he tried to button his coat, he found his fingers misaligned. It felt incredibly ufortable.
But there was no time to be picky; finding a Zombie Puppet capable of escaping the cage was already a pleasant surprise.
He released the Jellyfish to scout ahead, while the Zombie Puppet staggered behind.
The Experimental Group had significantly fewer people at night, but that didn¡¯t mean he could move around freely. One wrong move, and there was still a chance of being discovered¡
¡°Did you hear? Number 1 Experimental Subject has gone missing, and Shen Le is also nowhere to be found.¡±
In the pitch-ck hallway, two red dots flickered on and off, apanied by two indistinct voices leaning against the wall.
¡°I heard that too. Ah, the Team Leader must be furious, right?¡± the second voice asked leisurely, exhaling a puff of smoke.
¡°Who knows? The Deputy Team Leader is about to lose it though. He¡¯s still working overtime tonight, saying they need to create another Number 1 overnight. You probably don¡¯t know this, but he ims Number 1 is his son. Can you imagine if his dad were here? He might lose his mind on the spot, or maybe he¡¯d shout, ¡®Oh my god, this isn¡¯t our ancestral chromosome!¡¯ Haha¡¡± the first personughed.
¡°Hehe¡ Hey, which do you think is easier to deal with?¡± the other person quickly shifted the topic.
The first speaker was still chuckling, ¡°You¡¯reparing two perverts¡ The Deputy Team Leader is a research maniac, while the Team Leader is a control freak¡ It¡¯s just a question of who¡¯s more of a pervert.¡±
¡°Oh wow, you really dare to say that. So, which one¡¯s more perverted?¡± the other person alsoughed.
¡°Deputy Team Leader is more of a research pervert, but the Team Leader¡ he¡¯s been a pervert for decades. He was always the Deputy before, and after Niepan, he couldn¡¯t wait to promote himself to Team Leader, showing off¡ Oh, and there¡¯s something else. They still need to find Number 1, as per the Team Leader¡¯s orders,¡± the first person added mysteriously.
The other was immediately astonished, ¡°In this sea of Zombies, how are they going to find him? This is insane¡¡±
¡°They supposedly have a lead, ording to our team leader. Just think about it, our best achievement in the past six months has been the Number 1 series. It¡¯s like the Team Leader¡¯s lifeblood. Would you be happy if your lifeblood was gone?¡± the first person continued.
¡°Get lost with your awful analogy. But these two perverts are really funny: one¡¯s lifeblood, the other¡¯s son, haha¡¡± the otherughed.
¡°I¡¯m out of smokes, heading back.¡±
The first person put out his cigarette and said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be back in a bit. I¡¯m not done here yet,¡± the other responded, nodding.
¡°Smoking is as troublesome as courting a girl, damn you¡¡±
¡°Get lost.¡±
The hallway soon fell silent again, with only a red dot flickering, asionally illuminating a face lost in thought.
¡°Sigh¡¡±
He exhaled another puff of smoke and turned to look at the staircase above him.
However, before the smoke had even dissipated, his expression suddenly froze, and the cigarette butt in his mouth fell to the ground, scattering sparks.
Although he still maintained his moon-gazing posture, his eyes had be tense.
After a few seconds, his Adam¡¯s apple bobbed as he slowly turned his head back. During this process, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
But as soon as he clearly saw the situation at the bottom of the stairs, hepletely froze.
No one?
The pitch-dark Corridor was empty¡
¡°Did I see it wrong?¡± He touched the back of his head in perplexity. ¡°Have I been watching too many Zombies, making me see things? I almost thought I saw a pair of red eyes down there¡¡±
That moment¡¯s peripheral glimpse had given him quite a scare, making him feel weak at the knees.
Realizing it was just his imagination, he couldn¡¯t help but chuckle self-deprecatingly.
After a dry cough, he exhaled deeply and bent down to pick up the cigarette butt.
Just at that moment, a shadow swiftly darted past him.
¡°Hmm?¡±
He looked around in confusion again but saw nothing.
¡°What¡¯s wrong with me today, damn it¡¡±
In the Fifth Floor Corridor, the person who had left earlier was walking with his hands in his pockets, humming a tune as he headed deeper into the Corridor.
Suddenly, not far behind him, a figure appeared.
The figure hugged the wall closely, head tilted slightly, one Arm twisted as it silently followed.
From the Lab Assistant¡¯s pocket came the faint sound of keys clinking together¡ The figure¡¯s eyes lit up instantly.
When the Lab Assistant stopped at a Laboratory door and reached for his keys, a quiet noise suddenly came from behind him.
He turned his head in puzzlement, at the same time, his pocket was gently pried open.
As the set of keys was quietly hooked out, another set was dropped from above his head and slowly slipped into his pocket.
¡°Which Monster is acting up now?¡± he chuckled, turning back around.
¡°Did I grab the wrong keys? Whose keys are these?¡±
¡°Whew¡¡±
Ling Mo wiped the Sweat off his forehead, fortunate that the Lab Assistant was wearing a white coat¡
¡°Thanks again to Niepan¡¯s policies. Without your support, I would never have been able to steal these keys.¡±
Ling Mo sincerely expressed his gratitude, then closed his eyes once more.
At times like this, he could focus entirely on controlling his Zombie Puppet.
With the help of the Jellyfish, stealing keys was not too difficult, and using diversions was a tactic that Ling Mo found consistently effective.
At this moment, the keys floated into a shadowy corner and were caught by a pale hand.
Hearing the frustrated voice of the Lab Assistant, a strange smile suddenly appeared on the otherwise emotionless face of the Zombie Puppet.
With the keys in his possession, Ling Mo could now explore the locked Laboratories¡
Although nighttime was more suitable for exploration, many Laboratories were fully locked down during these hours. However, since manybs contained live specimens, the keys were usually kept with the on-duty personnel. Ling Mo¡¯s afternoon eavesdropping was not in vain; he had be well-versed in the Experimental Group¡¯s routines while moving through variousbs.
¡°The Team Leader usually isn¡¯t on duty in this building, but the Deputy Team Leader is always on the Sixth Floor¡ I¡¯ll start searching from the Fifth Floor.¡±
The Zombie Puppet¡¯s figure flickered and then turned into another Corridor.
Meanwhile, the Experimental Group Member was still furiously searching his pockets, never imagining that just a few meters away, a Zombie was holding his stolen keys, aiming them at the Keyhole of one of the rooms¡
Chapter 736: They Are Alive
Chapter 736: They Are Alive
¡°How strange, I distinctly remember this door being open earlier¡¡± the Lab Assistant muttered as he changed direction and walked back the way he came. Meanwhile, the door quietly swung open, and as a figure swiftly slipped inside, it closed softly behind him. The doorknob turned slowly, finally sealing thest crack of the door.
Perfect infiltration.
¡°I¡¯m in,¡± Ling Mo controlled the Zombie Puppet to stay behind the door without moving immediately. He waited until the footsteps faded away before turning his gaze to the room.
Seeing the environment through the eyes of a zombie, everything was bathed in ayer of Red Glimmer. However, Ling Mo was already used to this; even when he immediately saw a skeleton specimen with glowing red eyes, he remained calm.
After cing the Jellyfish at the door to keep watch, Ling Mo carefully walked the Zombie Puppet further into the room.
¡°The scent of blooding from this Laboratory is the strongest, so there must be something here¡¡± Ling Mo thought.
That was the sensation he got in the Corridor, but upon entering, he discovered that the room not only held a strong scent of blood but also a potent smell of disinfectant and a mix of other strange scents. Combined, the smell was bizarre. A few more breaths and Ling Mo could feel the self-awareness of the Zombie Puppet getting restless.
Of course, this level of disturbance wasn¡¯t enough to affect Ling Mo¡¯s control, so he merely frowned slightly but didn¡¯t stop moving.
¡°So many¡¡± Ling Mo¡¯s eyes lit up as he looked at the row of bookshelves lined up against the wall.This scene was still somewhat unexpected; it was clearly an office area. So, where was the scent of blooding from?
Scanning the surroundings and finding nothing unusual, Ling Mo shook his head slightly and walked toward the nearest bookshelf.
However, after circling around these bookshelves, Ling Mo felt a bit disappointed. Judging by the titles, the shelves contained mostly research on Zombies, from No.1 to n, marked in many spots. It was practically aprehensive growth diary of zombies. If he had time to kill, Ling Mo would have dlypared these reports with his own zombie knowledge, but time was of the essence, and he needed useful information.
¡°Besides, their growth diaries are usually apanied by the torture of zombies. What reference value does that have for me¡ I could write a manual on special zombie education myself, with 360 techniques, no repeats¡ but such personal experience is not for sharing andcks replicability,¡± Ling Mo thought, as he disappointedly shoved a folder back onto the shelf.
¡°Drip¡¡±
Suddenly, a faint sound came from somewhere, immediately catching Ling Mo¡¯s attention.
He quickly looked up, his blood-red eyes scanning back and forth, ¡°What was that sound?¡±
A few secondster, the faint sound came again, ¡°Drip¡¡±
There was indeed a sound! Ling Mo keenly turned his gaze to the left side of the room.
Although there was also a bookshelf there, it only held a few ceramic trays, so Ling Mo hadn¡¯t paid much attention to it.
But the sound seemed to being from the direction of that shelf.
Ling Mo walked over slowly, puzzled, while the Jellyfish hovered overhead.
¡°Drip¡¡±
Standing in front of the shelf, Ling Mo listened for a moment, then raised an eyebrow, ¡°No, the sound ising from behind this.¡±
He immediately grabbed the shelf and gave it a shake, ¡°Hmm, it¡¯s movable?¡±
Ling Mo tried gripping one side of the shelf and applied a bit of force¡ the shelf silently slid to the side, revealing a pitch-ck gap.
¡°It actually has wheels¡¡± The wheels were invisible from the outside, but if one were to lie on the ground and observe carefully, they would find a very fine gap between the bookshelf and the floor, with the wheels hidden at the bottom of the shelf. Normally, no one would casually lie on the ground, so while the design was simple, it was sufficiently concealed for practical purposes.
As soon as the gap appeared, the scent that had lured him in became much stronger.
Clearly, the smell was emanating from inside here¡
The Jellyfish circled the edge of the gap a couple of times, and Ling Mo¡¯s face showed a hint of anticipation.
¡°There are several psychic light clusters here; this must be a hidden Laboratory¡ This level of security already indicates how important this Experimental Group considers it. Even if there are no Reports inside, the Experimental Subjects housed on the Fifth Floor must be extraordinary¡¡± Ling Mo pushed the bookshelf a bit further and eagerly walked in.
The space inside seemed twice asrge as the outside, and this hole had evidently been created by breaking through the wall, connecting two or even more rooms. Ling Mo had chosen to enter from the office area. Given this special design, the rooms inside were likelypletely sealed.
This Laboratory had a very different structure from the ones Ling Mo had seen before.
There were no rows of iron cages here but rather small cubicles separated by stic sheets. Opposite the door was a grim corridor.
¡°Drip¡¡±
Ling Mo turned to the left, following the sound, and his eye twitched.
A metal bucket was hanging on the wall, and a small hole had been visibly dug at the bottom. Below it was a basin.
A thick Liquid slowly oozed from the hole and dripped down every few seconds, creating small blood spatters in the basin: ¡°Drip.¡±
Just looking at the basin, Ling Mo lost interest in exploring the bucket. There was definitely nothing good in there, and certainly not what he was looking for¡
¡°Ahem¡¡±
Ling Mo shifted his gaze from the corner and turned toward the corridor ahead of him. He was more interested in these cubicles, or to be exact, the Experimental Subjects within. Perhaps he could find some information rted to the Progenitor here¡
The first few cubicles were empty, and the tforms inside were very clean. However, as he walked up to a cubicle in the middle, Ling Mo¡¯s hand hesitated slightly before pulling the curtain.
Even without the Jellyfish, just relying on the Zombie Puppet¡¯s sensitivity to the scent of the virus, Ling Mo knew this cubicle housed an upant.
Ling Mo hesitated for a moment, then swiftly pulled open the curtain.
Despite being mentally prepared, Ling Mo was still stunned by the sight inside the cubicle.
¡°This¡ these people think they¡¯re mad scientists, don¡¯t they?¡± Ling Mo stood there, dumbfounded for several seconds before finally snapping out of it.
Inside the cubicle was a humanoid Creature, its hands pulled up and chained to the wall.
An Iron Chain around its waist was secured to an iron ring embedded in the wall, making itpletely immobilized.
From the messy long hair and pronounced chest, it was evident this was a female Zombie.
Though she was covered, it was more like a piece of cloth draped over her rather than actual clothing¡
At first nce, she seemed rtively normal, but for someone like Ling Mo, who had a keen eye for details, one thing stood out immediately!
The chest of this female Zombie¡ it didn¡¯t look right!
¡°While I¡¯ve heard of chestsrger than basketballs, this is way beyond that,¡± Ling Mo cautiously walked into the cubicle and grabbed the cloth, pulling it away forcefully.
¡°Hmm?¡± Ling Mo had to admit; it wasn¡¯t exactly what he had imagined¡
Looking at the grotesquely oversized chest, beating like a heart, Ling Mo realized that just looking wouldn¡¯t yield any answers.
They trembled as if alive, but there was no further transformation. In fact, facing Ling Mo, they almost seemed to calm down, as if holding their breath¡
¡°A pair of living breasts¡¡± Ling Mo steeled himself and split off a Tentacle.
As the Tentacle slowly approached the chest, the trembling grew more intense.
The chest seemed to be Sensing something, swaying side to side. If they had arms, they might have been making a pleading gesture¡
The sight left Ling Mo utterly horrified. He¡¯d seen belly dancing, but breast dancing? He¡¯d never even heard of pleading breasts¡
¡°Poof!¡±
The Materialized Tentacle lightly prodded one of the nipples, causing a strong tremor. Suddenly, the two enormous breasts began to swell, like two arms, reaching out towards Ling Mo.
¡°Damn!¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s scalp tingled as he quickly stepped back.
However, he soon realized he had overreacted. Although the breasts were deforming, they were¡ too short.
Despite the nipple¡¯s efforts to extend the breast, it only managed to reach about the length of a forearm. And on closer inspection, wasn¡¯t this a cone-shaped chest?
¡°This is some kind of fashionable variation¡¡± Ling Mo silently wiped off some sweat.
He cautiously used his Tentacle to drape the cloth back over her, but then he noticed a tag hanging from the female Zombie¡¯s body.
Ling Mo lifted the tag for a closer look and was left speechless: ¡°Silicone Varied Zombie Type A. Note, the main body can still react instinctively even when unconscious.¡±
¡°This tag is way too small to serve as a warning! And this works too?¡±
On second thought, though, those fillers were foreign objects. Even if they couldn¡¯t get infected by the virus, when muscles, bones, and even blood undergo drastic changes, these foreign materials wouldn¡¯t escape unscathed. This variant female Zombie was probably here because the Experimental Group had elerated her silicone variation process.
He had seen Zombies that could use their breasts tounch Venom like a water gun, but at that time, he didn¡¯t notice if there were silicone inserts involved.
Now that he thought about it, such unique variations were likely due to foreign object stimtion.
If the Experimental Group could find those Venom Zombies, they¡¯d probablybel them as Type B¡
¡°This is really educational¡¡± Ling Mo made a mental note and then turned his attention to another cubicle.
He was beginning to get a vague idea of the purpose of this Laboratory¡
Chapter 737: Bound in the Secret Room
Chapter 737: Bound in the Secret Room
The Medical University was shrouded in a deep silence under the night sky, with only the asional rustling sound emerging from the shrubbery.
From the outside, the tree branches extending from inside the fence resembled a row of ck shadows. When the wind blew, they twisted and deformed as if ghosts were struggling to escape from their prison.
¡°ck¡¡±
A staggering figure appeared on the empty street. His arms hung weakly at his sides and swayed back and forth. His head was slightly tilted, and his blood-red eyes stared at the swaying shadows on his twisted face.
When he reached the fence, he stared nkly at the branches. Suddenly, something seemed to catch his attention, and he looked up.
¡°Thud!¡±
Arge white figure descended from the sky, rapidly erging in his pupils.
Thest thing this Zombie saw was this white figure effortlessly leaping into the bushes as his forehead was stomped on.
He wobbled for a moment before copsing¡¡°I didn¡¯t notice earlier, but Xiao Bai, it seems you stepped on something, right?¡±
Yu Shiran lightly jumped off Xiao Bai¡¯s back in the bushes, whispering.
¡°MeGu¡¡± Xiao Bai shook his head with a silly expression.
Two other figures were sitting on its back. One was looking around curiously with wide eyes, while the other carried a Scythe and couldn¡¯t hide the excitement on her face.
They were Ye Lian and Xia Na, who had received Ling Mo¡¯s signal a few minutes ago and rushed to the Medical University with Xiao Bai and Yu Shiran.
¡°Ling-Ge is¡ over there.¡± Ye Lian raised her hand, pointing towards the depths of the Medical University.
Xia Na grinned and said, ¡°Hehe, this time we¡¯re acting on our own¡¡±
¡°Why are you so happy?¡± Yu Shiran frowned and asked. She couldn¡¯t fathom what was enjoyable about helping the Sausage Humans. It would be more interesting to go hunting or something, even if they couldn¡¯t eat, at least they could watch¡
¡°No, I¡¯m serious.¡± Xia Na shook her head. ¡°This mission is really important. Don¡¯t take it lightly. Ling-Ge is probably restricted in his movements and can¡¯t search by himself. We need to attack from both inside and outside to get this done¡ Forget it, you all look like you don¡¯t understand¡¡±
Yu Shiran rolled her eyes and took out a piece of paper from her pocket. Unfolding it with a dissatisfied look, she said, ¡°This is the map he left. These areas have been scouted by Xiao Bai, and he marked the general areas we need to search. Here and here¡ But even with the map, we still need to be careful as there are patrols inside.¡±
¡°Didn¡¯t expect you to get this smart following ck Silk around¡¡± Xia Naplimented.
¡°Well¡¡± Yu Shiran started to look a bit proud but quickly froze.
Why does that somehow not sound right¡
¡°By the way, where¡¯s the other one?¡± Yu Shiran referred to Li Yalin.
Xia Na chuckled, ¡°She¡¯s with that half-human, to ensure her safety.¡±
Yu Shiran paused for a moment, then nodded appreciatively. ¡°She¡¯s truly a Zombie with self-restraint. If it were me¡ that human would be dead by now.¡±
Meanwhile, inside the residential building.
Xu Shuhan was curled up in a corner, on the verge of tears, looking at Li Yalin standing in front of her.
Li Yalin¡¯s slender hand was gripping her shoulder. It looked delicate but could easily tear her apart in seconds.
But that wasn¡¯t the most terrifying part. What truly sent chills down Xu Shuhan¡¯s spine was Li Yalin¡¯s intense gaze locked onto her.
¡°Why are you staring at me like that?¡± Xu Shuhan bit her lip and asked.
Li Yalin blinked her eerie red and amber eyes, ¡°Xia Na told me to keep an eye on you.¡±
¡°¡¡± Xu Shuhan looked at Li Yalin¡¯s strange eyes, almost crying, and asked, ¡°Then why did your eyes change color?¡±
¡°Stared too long.¡± Li Yalin said, extending her pink tongue to lick her lips.
¡°Ah¡¡± Xu Shuhan immediately turned her head away, trembling all over, and silently screamed, ¡°Help¡¡±
In the bushes, Xia Na snapped out of her thoughts and nodded affirmatively. ¡°Yes, her self-restraint is still trustworthy¡ I suppose. Alright, let¡¯s start our mission. As Ling-Ge instructed, we mustn¡¯t split up, nor should we do anything dangerous. If we are discovered, we need to immediately signal him, and he will help divert everyone¡¯s attention.¡±
¡°How will he divert them?¡± Yu Shiran asked curiously.
Xia Na pondered for a moment and said, ¡°If all else fails¡ perhaps something like shouting into the wind could work.¡±
¡°Like that¡ Can I do it?¡± Yu Shiran continued to ask.
¡°When Ling-Ge returns, you can ask him to teach you¡¡±
Just as Ye Lian¡¯s group was infiltrating the Medical University, Ling Mo¡¯s controlled Zombie Puppet reached thetter part of the hidden Laboratory.
Following the lead of a variation female Zombie, Ling Mo had already seen several different variation zombies.
Judging by the extent of their bodily mutations, they were all artificially induced after being captured here. Some were like the variation female Zombie, who originally had significant internal risks, while others were clearly injected with some sort of virus, leading to partial mutations.
The mutations of these variation zombies focused primarily on bodily modifications. On the other hand, the initial mutation forms that generally appeared when a regr Zombie evolved to the dominant level were often special abilities derived from the virus.
Ling Mo thought that, except for the Progenitor, most of the mutants seemed to resemble pathological changes, whereas thetter were genuine gene mutations. Some special abilities might seem incredible, but in reality, many simr traits exist in the natural world, so it wasn¡¯t surprising. However, when these traits appeared in Zombies, the feeling was entirely different.
The situation with these variation zombies made Ling Mo think about deeper aspects. What exactly were the variation viruses injected by the Experimental Group, and where did theye from¡
¡°Hmm, there¡¯s another door here¡¡± Turning to see he had reached the end, Ling Mo noticed another door ahead.
But unlike the standard security doors used here, this was a heavy Iron Door¡
Ling Mo took out the keyring again and tried several keys until he finally heard a light ¡°click.¡±
¡°Creaaak¡¡±
As the door slowly opened, an incredibly strange scent wafted out immediately.
This smell was even more pungent than the others he had encountered, but it contained a faint trace of the virus¡¯s scent.
Hearing the faint sound of Iron Chains being dragged inside, Ling Mo suddenly realized he might have stumbled upon something extraordinary¡
¡°Click, click, click, click¡¡±
The door clearly hadn¡¯t been lubricated in a long time, and it emitted a teeth-grating noise as it finally opened all the way. Concurrently, the interior of the room came into Ling Mo¡¯s view¡
Iron Chains-this was Ling Mo¡¯s first impression of the room.
Chains embedded in the Ceiling, secured to the walls on all four sides-thick chains, all converging on a Dark Shadow in the middle of the room.
What required so many chains to restrain wasn¡¯t some exceptionally formidable-looking Zombie but a male Zombie that had lost both arms and was tied up like a mummy. This Zombie¡¯s skin waspletely wrinkled, making it hard to determine his age from appearance alone, though his deathly white face looked eerily like a dried corpse that had crawled out of a grave. His killing power was not visible, but his level of terror was extreme.
He was staring at Ling Mo, continuously struggling, causing the heavy chains to rattle ceaselessly.
Seeing him only trembling in ce, Ling Mo was momentarily puzzled, then his gaze shifted to the Zombie¡¯s feet.
¡°That¡¯s brutal¡¡±
Two pieces of Rebar were driven through the Zombie¡¯s heels and bent into a half-circle, effectively pinning him to the ground. This setup made it impossible to escape unless the feet werepletely destroyed. With a chain around his neck, he couldn¡¯t bend down, making it impossible even to bite through his own ankles.
Though the Zombie was in a Frenzy, losing almost all capacity for resistance rendered his struggles meaningless.
Ling Mo felt a chill run down his spine. He could tell that this Zombie¡¯s mental state wasparable to Ye Lian¡¯s. Seeing it confined here, Ling Mo¡¯s sense of danger began to rise.
The Zombie gnashed his teeth violently, and a strange glint suddenly shed in his eyes as he stared at Ling Mo.
Ling Mo keenly caught that glint.
¡°Hmm? Does this guy have Intelligence?¡±
Ling Mo remained motionless at the doorway, curiously observing the Zombie for a while.
Seeing the Zombie make no further movements, Ling Mo pondered and then slowly took two steps back.
Sure enough, the Zombie¡¯s expression immediately turned anxious.
He wriggled vigorously a couple of times, baring his teeth at Ling Mo, trying to open his restrained mouth wide and letting out a ¡°mmph mmph¡± roar.
This reaction made Ling Mo pause again, then a slight smirk appeared on his face.
The Zombie Puppet took two steps forward and then two steps back, waving its hand in the process¡
¡°Mmph mmph mmph¡¡± the Zombie continued to wiggle, eyes wide open, looking as if it wanted to devour someone.
But Ling Mo just grinned and walked nonchntly closer to the Zombie.
Seeing Ling Mo approach, the Zombie trembled even more violently, but Ling Mo stopped less than two meters away from it.
The Zombie¡¯s expression froze instantly. It stared intensely at Ling Mo, straining its neck forward as far as it could¡
¡°Do you¡ want to eat me?¡±
Ling Mo controlled the Zombie Puppet, asking in abored voice. At the same time, he grinned, squeezing out a rather unsightly smile.
The Zombie¡¯s eyes widened again.
¡°You¡¯ve been wiggling for a while but didn¡¯t really struggle. All that baring and gnashing of teeth, weren¡¯t you just trying to lure me in?¡± Ling Mo spoke slowly, but the Zombie clearly understood everything. It wobbled its body, locking its gaze on Ling Mo, and its expression gradually shifted from Frenzy to calm.
It had already realized that this fellow Zombie was not the edible type¡
Chapter 738: I Can Flexibly Wrap My Body Twice!
Chapter 738: I Can Flexibly Wrap My Body Twice!
¡°Ugh¡¡±
The zombie slowly shook its head, staring suspiciously at the zombie puppet controlled by Ling Mo. From its perspective, this fellow zombie was clearly very low-level. Logically, it shouldn¡¯t have been able to see through its enemy-luring tactics. It had done everything possible within the allowed conditions to provoke it; even if the zombie puppet sensed its powerful aura, it should have uncontrobly charged forward. But what was happening now?
¡°Startled? It¡¯s okay, you can calm down first,¡± Ling Mo said, turning his eyes toward the surroundings. He quickly found what he was looking for on an iron chain.
The zombie fixed its round eyes on Ling Mo as he walked over and reached out with two deformed fingers to pinch the tag.
¡°Hey, I originally thought you were at the dominant level¡¡± Ling Mo nced at the tag, then looked up in surprise at the zombie.
The tag detailed various aspects of this zombie, and one entry, real-time updated data, caught Ling Mo¡¯s attention. The virus concentration in its blood was 47%, exceeding what Ling Mo had seen in that previous report.
¡°So, you¡¯re at the King level?¡± Ling Mo asked, although it was an obvious question. He was speaking more fluently, but the zombie looked increasingly shocked, now dumbfounded.
The expression on the face of this senior zombie was quite novel and not typical for a wild zombie. It was either confined here for quite a long time or was artificially cultivated by the experimental group. Ling Mo thought the former was more likely since senior zombies are hard to nurture. Even the experimental group knew they had to feed zombies with gel or mother hive, but they didn¡¯t have the capacity to collect these things inrge quantities.
Catching zombies alive and extracting their blood¡tasks like these were not problematic to issue. But how about adding a task like ¡°brain extraction¡±? Much like opening up a torso, such tasks were as normal to a zombie as peeling a banana, but for those not from the medicalmunity, it was an extremely challenging test. Not to mention brain extraction. Perverts, after all, are in the minority¡Ling Mo flipped the tag over and took another look, his eyes lighting up: ¡°Oh, so you¡¯re a variation zombie.¡±
He grinned and looked at the zombie with interest. In the eyes of the variation zombie, although this fellow still had stiff facial muscles and an extremely unusual expression, for some reason, it suddenly felt a sense of unease.
¡°ng¡¡±
The iron chain shook with the zombie¡¯s writhing. It stared at Ling Mo who had walked to the left side of the room, opened a cab, and took out an aluminum sterilization box. Then, Ling Mo slowly walked back toward him.
¡°Mmm¡¡±
¡°Alright, they plugged your mouth to keep you quiet. No matter how much you groan, it¡¯s useless,¡± Ling Mo said sincerely, after cing the aluminum box on the ground.
¡°Mmm!¡±
¡°Code 101, am I right? I¡¯m really curious, why give you such a high code number¡Maybe it¡¯s to highlight your uniqueness?¡± Ling Mo¡¯s tone sounded casual, but he was indeed trying to get close to the zombie. If you think about it, it was pretty weird. Late at night, he controlled a zombie puppet to infiltrate this secretboratory and was now chatting with a zombie bound in chains¡
101 stopped making noises because Ling Mo had already opened the aluminum box.
¡°A scalpel and an oversized syringe, exactly what I expected. But this short saw really feels out of ce here¡¡± Ling Mo took out the saw, looked at it for a moment, and asked, ¡°Don¡¯t you think?¡±
101¡¯s eyes darted around, finally understanding the situation. This fellow not only couldn¡¯t be treated as prey, but he also nned to hunt him instead! In a normal state, he could have easily killed this low-level zombie with just a finger, but now he was tied up so tightly that he couldn¡¯t use anything except his mouth!
Seeing Ling Mo stand up with the saw, 101 couldn¡¯t hold back any longer and blurted out, ¡°Out of ce? What do you mean?¡±
¡°You speak quite fluently,¡± Ling Mo remarked yfully, looking 101 up and down. Though the iron chain was restraining his mouth, he could still speak, albeit with some difficulty. If he could think of biting, he could naturally speak as well.
¡°What¡what exactly are you?¡± 101 asked warily, sniffing the air. Although this creature in front of him emitted the same aura as his kind, there were just too many things that felt off.
¡°That¡¯s a question I should be asking you,¡± Ling Mo said, fiddling with the saw.
He didn¡¯t truly believe he could threaten 101, but his zombie identity served as an excellent smokescreen.
¡°Why should I tell you?¡± 101 blinked rapidly.
As a zombie, he was incredibly poor at hiding his intentions¡that rapid blinking and eager look on his face inly said, ¡°I want to negotiate.¡±
¡°You answer my questions, and I¡¯ll let you go,¡± Ling Mo proposed.
101¡¯s eyes widened, and he suddenly began to struggle, the iron chain clinking loudly: ¡°Really? So you escaped too?¡±
¡°It¡¯s you who should be answering the questions, not me.¡± Ling Mo rolled his eyes. He had to admit, 101¡¯s mind was pretty sharp, much smarter than a typical variation zombie.
Wait a minute¡
A sh of insight hit Ling Mo, and he looked at 101 with renewed interest.
Smarter than a typical variation zombie¡ Could this be a Progenitor?
The more Ling Mo thought about it, the more usible it seemed. The zombie in front of him could potentially be the Progenitor that created No.1!
Seeing Ling Mo¡¯s strange expression, 101 twisted his armless upper body nervously and asked hesitantly, ¡°What do you want to know?¡±
¡°Are you a Progenitor?¡± Ling Mo asked straightforwardly.
¡°Progenitor¡¡± 101 contemted for a moment before shaking his head, ¡°Can¡¯t you tell I¡¯m male?¡±
¡°¡My mistake, let me rephrase that. Are they keeping you here to extract fluids from you?¡± Ling Mo asked again.
101¡¯s eyelids drooped instantly. After a few seconds, he raised his head with a ferocious expression, causing the iron chain to rattle once more: ¡°Not just blood! They took all kinds of fluids from me, all kinds! Blood, bone marrow, and-¡°
¡°Alright! I get it!¡± Ling Mo quickly interrupted. He felt like his ears would suffer if this continued.
ncing at the saw in his hand, Ling Mo showed a look of disdain, and his gaze shifted to the base of 101¡¯s thigh.
101 froze for a moment and then quickly mped his legs together nervously. ¡°No, they actually take it from the abdomen¡¡±
¡°d to hear it¡¯s not¡down there,¡± Ling Mo sighed in relief.
¡°Look at my arm, they even amputated that!¡± 101ined bitterly.
¡°Hmm? Wasn¡¯t that to prevent you from escaping?¡± Ling Mo asked, somewhat bewildered.
101 shook his head. ¡°No! They carefully put it on ice. Maybe they think it¡¯s tastier when chilled¡ those despicable humans.¡±
¡°Uh¡ no one is interested in eating your flesh, really,¡± Ling Mo said with a shudder.
¡°What do you mean? Don¡¯t be fooled by my current appearance; my flesh was highly sought after!¡± 101 retorted angrily.
Ling Mo began to understand. Being used as a virus production machine for so long had caused significant issues with 101¡¯s body. He survived thanks to his extraordinary regenerative abilities, but some permanent damage was inevitable, leaving him looking withered and worn.
This was the first narcissistic zombie Ling Mo had ever encountered, and his unique variety of narcissism was truly characteristic of a zombie.
Although 101 wasn¡¯t clear about where his body parts ended up, Ling Mo was now certain that this was indeed a Progenitor zombie.
¡°One more question¡¡± Ling Mo raised his chin and stared at 101. ¡°What¡¯s your variation?¡±
From 101¡¯s appearance alone, it was difficult to discern his variation¡
Unexpectedly, this question made 101¡¯s expression darken.
After a while, he suddenly looked up and spoke toward the front: ¡°Low¡ same kind¡¡±
¡°If you want to call yourself low-level, just say it. Don¡¯t hold back-¡°
¡°Move that thing further away¡ Anyway, don¡¯t interrupt me.¡± 101 continued, ¡°Same kind, in your memory, is there a human term¡¡±
¡°What is it¡¡± Watching 101 intentionally disy a sorrowful expression, Ling Mo already anticipated the answer¡
¡°Gibbon¡¡± 101 sighed, ¡°My hands could wrap around my body twice, and they had only two fingers!¡±
¡°Why do you emphasize the two fingers with such pride¡¡± Indeed, the thought process of a wild zombie was hard to understand¡
¡°You don¡¯t get it. In the human world, having only two fingers is quite revered. Ever heard of the Two-Finger Zen? Never mind, I shouldn¡¯t expect you to understand too much about the human world¡ What are you doing?¡± 101 suddenly mmed up.
Ling Mo picked up a scalpel with one hand and took out a bottle with the other: ¡°I sympathize with what you¡¯ve been through, but now I need your cooperation.¡±
¡°For what¡¡± 101 asked, wide-eyed.
¡°I need to take some blood. It may hurt a bit, but you¡¯re probably used to that by now, right? Rx and don¡¯t go crazy.¡±
Ling Mo grinned and decisively moved behind 101. Facing him head-on wasn¡¯t entirely safe, but once he was behind, 101 could only re helplessly.
¡°Why are you¡ you¡mmph!¡±
Amid 101¡¯s struggles, Ling Mo, back in the dormitory building, disyed a satisfied smile.
He had finally found the Progenitor, and with it, the virus¡
Still, Ling Mo was quite curious about the whereabouts of 101¡¯s arm.
He could understand the purpose of extracting the virus, but why was the arm amputated? What could they possibly need it for?
Chapter 739: The New Name for the Jellyfish
Chapter 739: The New Name for the Jellyfish
A few minutester, Ling Mo stood up, satisfied, and shook the bottle filled with blood before tidying up.
Although he had left a rather unprofessional and fierce wound on the back of 101, given the Progenitor¡¯s recovery speed, it would likely be invisible in about an hour.
However, Ling Mo noticed another situation: as the blood flowed out, the muscle of the variation zombie also shrank slightly. The degree was small but did not escape Ling Mo¡¯s keen eyes. Even after the wound healed, this slight atrophy would remain in 101¡¯s body. It was almost a ssic case of a corpse transforming into a mummy¡ If it wasn¡¯t for the fact that 101 looked quite spirited, Ling Mo would have suspected that his days were numbered.
This was not something that could be exined by permanent damage, nor was it due to his skin wrinkling. It was more like a certain area had deted due to ack of blood.
¡°Why are you staring at me?¡± Ling Mo asked with a smile as he tightened the bottle cap.
101¡¯s eyes almost popped out: ¡°You¡ I¡ Blood¡¡±
¡°Don¡¯t be so stingy. You let humans draw blood, but you won¡¯t let your kin do it?¡± Ling Mo shook his head and said.
¡°I never said that.¡± 101 frowned. He felt there might be some issue at y, but couldn¡¯t figure it out immediately, nor did he know how to refute it.
¡°By the way, you have the ability to self-recover, so why is your body like this? I mean, those indentations¡¡± Ling Mo asked curiously.When it came to himself, 101 got animated again: ¡°That¡¯s because I can pushrge amounts of blood into my arms. My blood vessels are said to be like rubber¡¡±
¡°Rubber?¡± Ling Mo began to understand. 101¡¯s condition was due to being in a weakened state. If he were fully revitalized, even though his skin might not return to its original state, it would be much better than now. This was probably also a means for the Experimental Group to control him. After all, a variation zombie ranked between dominant level and King level would be quite difficult to control¡
¡°Yes, a white-haired human said that. He¡¯s fascinated by my body; he probably thinks my flesh tastes good¡¡± 101 once again showed a proud expression.
¡°No, no, he¡¯s just interested in researching you. Humans don¡¯t eat zombies,¡± Ling Mo corrected. As a human, constantly hearing 101 boast about his edibility made Ling Mo feel a bit nauseous, especially while staring at the folds on 101¡¯s body.
¡°Why not?¡± 101 was taken aback. ¡°Don¡¯t humans eat meat?¡±
¡°Yes¡¡± Ling Mo replied.
¡°Aren¡¯t zombies made of meat?¡± 101 continued.
¡°Technically, yes¡ But your meat is toxic! It¡¯s more terrifying than any virus and would kill countless people,¡± Ling Mo said helplessly. This zombie really had an odd sense of vanity!
Seeing that Ling Mo had already cleaned and reced the instruments, 101¡¯s eyes grew eager.
¡°Before I leave, let me ask you one more question. The main researcher on you, is he the white-haired human you mentioned?¡± Ling Mo asked, stepping back in front of 101.
¡°Yes, he seems to be a high-level human here. He handles a lot of things and¡ he feels like one of us!¡± 101 showed a rare uncertain expression.
Ling Mo was initially stunned, then his main body stood up instantly, ¡°One of us?!¡±
How is that possible?!
¡°Yes, I was taken to his ce once and saw many advanced fellow zombies there¡¡± 101 said, revealing a drooling expression, ¡°If I could move freely¡¡±
¡°Where is he?¡± Ling Mo asked urgently.
101 thought for a moment, then looked upwards, ¡°Up there.¡±
¡°The sixth floor¡¡± Ling Mo nodded.
¡°Let me go,¡± 101 looked at Ling Mo expectantly.
But at that moment, Ling Mo suddenly saw a hint of mockery on the face of this low-level fellow.
¡°The moment I let you go, I¡¯ll probably be your nutrient,¡± Ling Mo said as he slowly backed towards the door.
101 froze for a moment and then started to thrash around wildly. ¡°You tricked me!¡±
It¡¯s no wonder he was so agitated. In his dictionary, the word ¡®deceive¡¯ probably hadn¡¯te up yet. He never expected to be duped by this Low-Level counterpart.
But Ling Mo was also telling the truth. 101¡¯s escape would inevitably involve significant blood loss. Given his current physical condition and his hunger levels¡ it would be surprising if he didn¡¯t attempt to devour Ling Mo! It was his nature. Even if there were other Experimental Subjects just a few meters away, Ling Mo¡¯s Zombie Puppet would still be his prime target.
Yet, even 101 hadn¡¯t thought this through carefully. How had this low-level counterpart predicted it in advance?
These questions were irrelevant now. Consumed by rage, 101 was currently trying to open his mouth wide, roaring, ¡°I will tear you apart¡ tear you apart!¡±
Ling Mo calmly retreated to the door and looked up toward the top of 101¡¯s head.
This gaze caught 101¡¯s attention, and he followed Ling Mo¡¯s line of sight upwards¡
St!
A blood-red blob dropped directly onto his face. Before 101 could react, a tremendous suction power suddenly emanated from this small crimson object.
¡°Ahhhhh!¡±
101 howled, frantically shaking his head in an attempt to dislodge the small creature, but it was firmlytched onto his face. Blood droplets oozed from his capiries into the creature, and 101¡¯s pale face turned crimson, not out of anger, but because all his blood was rushing to his face¡
¡°This Jellyfish is quite small but surprisingly lethal¡¡± Ling Mo watched the scene quietly, unable to resist a sigh.
However, the Jellyfish¡¯s attack had significant limitations. Its attack only worked continuously if the target was immobilized. Otherwise, if someone yanked it hard, it woulde off and might even get stomped t. But when used appropriately, like in this scenario, it could have surprisingly effective results.
¡°This is much easier than killing him myself. Even though my main body isn¡¯t here to devour, the Jellyfish can help me store psychic power¡¡±
With the continuous feeding, the Jellyfish¡¯s body began to glow brilliantly like a spotlight and also started to swell, resembling a balloon being inted.
After several minutes, 101¡¯s howls finally became indistinct. His eyes were still wide open, but they had lost their luster. Though he was still breathing, his intelligence had deteriorated to a level even lower than that of a newly-born Zombie. Hecked even the most basic instincts. His psychic light cluster had been entirely absorbed by the Jellyfish, and it was converted into pure mental energy.
¡°We should be grateful to the Experimental Group for hiding him so discreetly; otherwise, his screaming alone would have attracted a crowd¡¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but think.
He extended his hand, and the now shrunken Jellyfish leaped up,nding directly in his palm.
¡°Considering you¡¯ve shown your worth, I¡¯ve decided to give you a name¡ Don¡¯t spin around; this is for your own good. If I let them name you, you might end up being called Lipstick or something, maybe even Period¡¡± Ling Mo pondered for a while before saying, ¡°I¡¯ll call you¡ Master Ball.¡±
¡°Plop¡¡±
The Jellyfish suddenly copsed in the palm of the Zombie Puppet¡¯s hand. Curled up like this, it did resemble a ball, though only half of one¡
Ling Mo originally nned to postpone more activities until the next day, but encountering this Progenitor changed his mind.
Since he had already eliminated the Progenitor, there were some things he couldn¡¯t dy till tomorrow. Even if the cause of death wasn¡¯t apparent, increased management over the Zombies would be inevitable, and the number of night shift guards might even double. When that happens, his options will be limited.
If he had let 101 go, a furious 101 would undoubtedly inform the experimenters about what transpired tonight. Although what 101 described might sound bizarre to humans, the fact that Zombies can¡¯t lie would prompt the Experimental Group to take some action. The oue would be the same: he wouldn¡¯t be able to make any more moves.
As Ling Mo thought this, his perspective shifted to Xia Na.
He needed to see how far her actions had progressed before making a final decision.
Xia Na had no idea that she was once again serving as Ling Mo¡¯s surveince camera. At that moment, she was sitting next to Ye Lian and Yu Shiran, her eyes darting back and forth over their four towering breasts. She even craned her neck, attempting to peek into the deep cleavage.
As Ling Mo switched his perspective to her, he almost spat out augh. It would have been understandable if she was peeking at Ye Lian, but what on earth was interesting about the Zombie Loli, Yu Shiran?
¡°We¡¯ve arrived¡¡± Yu Shiran suddenly said.
Xia Na reluctantly withdrew her gaze, then tugged at her own cor and snorted, ¡°Tch¡¡±
¡°Uh¡ the disparity is indeed quite big, but don¡¯t give up¡¡± Ling Mo chuckled awkwardly.
He decided to take a moment to rest. Simultaneously controlling both the Zombie Puppet and the master ball from several hundred meters away, especially with a two-stage control process, was quite taxing. But the most critical part was the strain on his concentration. His nerves had been tense for several hours, making even Ling Mo feel thoroughly exhausted.
The three female Zombies simultaneously dismounted from Xiao Bai¡¯s back. Yu Shiran patted Xiao Bai on the head, ¡°Stay here.¡±
Xiao Bai shook its head and obediently retreated into the bushes, hiding itself thoroughly.
Using Xia Na¡¯s vision, Ling Mo followed her line of sight through the sparse gaps ahead, focusing on a building not far away.
This was the very building where Xiao Bai had first encountered peopleing and going during its reconnaissance.
Now, under the veil of night, the building was pitch dark inside. Apart from the chirping of insects from the bushes, the surroundings were eerily quiet¡
Chapter 740: Extremely Combat-Capable Human Female
Chapter 740: Extremely Combat-Capable Human Female
At present, there were no signs of Canine Zombies in the vicinity; they were obviously deliberately avoided by Ye Lian and herpanions.
Although Canine Zombies possess a strong sense of smell, the group, including Xiao Bai, is no pushover. Even if they cannot detect the Canine Zombies from a safe distance, can¡¯t they still notice the person patrolling with the Canine Zombies? With all the intelligence provided by Ling Mo, such trivial matters are not a problem for them.
But seeing them preparing to infiltrate, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit anxious.
The reasons he allowed them to participate were: first, because Niepan headquarters had concentrated its firepower in the core area, making the outer zones rtivelyx, and second, because the presence of Canine Zombies had put an end to his ability to control ordinary Zombie Puppets for infiltration.
However, he only had knowledge of the external situation and was entirely clueless about the interior of the building¡
¡°Calm down, calm down¡ They¡¯ve all had their abilities enhanced beforeing, it¡¯ll be fine¡¡±
While Ling Mo continued to murmur to himself, the three female Zombies excitedly parted the bushes and stealthily darted out.
They moved along the edge of the greenery, swiftly approaching the building like three nighttime felines.
The Iron Door at the front was locked. Yu Shiran curiously peeked through the gaps between the iron bars. From her angle, she could only see part of an empty corridor and a few tightly closed room doors.The Loli Zombie sniffed, and a silver thread extended from the back of her neck, then slipped through the gap.
A few secondster, she turned her head and whispered, ¡°There are many strange smells¡¡±
She then looked at therge lock hanging on the door and asked, ¡°How do we get in?¡±
As she spoke, she reached for the lock, an action that made Ling Mo¡¯s eyebrow twitch.
¡°Hey, understand what infiltrating means! Do you actually intend to waltz in the front door?¡±
Fortunately, Xia Na stopped her in time, ¡°Follow me.¡±
The back of the building was covered in thick wild grass, and looking up, all the windows were equipped with protective bars.
Under the constraint of not being able to forcefully break in, they had to find another way.
Xia Na¡¯s gaze quickly locked onto a white drainpipe. ¡°Let¡¯s go this way.¡±
She walked over and grabbed the drainpipe. Without much visible effort, she suddenly leaped upwards. Just as she was about to fall back down, she urately grabbed the pipe again, pushing herself higher with what seemed like a casual push-off. The pause before she continued her ascent was less than a tenth of a second.
The drainpipe swayed slightly, but Xia Na was already jumping higher and higher.
Ye Lian and Yu Shiran looked up from below. To them, Xia Na¡¯s movements were agile and fluid, as if she were stepping on air. What clearly required both strength and skill seemed graceful and effortless when performed by her.
With their abilities, Ye Lian and Yu Shiran could have easily climbed the walls bare-handed, but that would inevitably leave traces. Additionally, the outward-protruding protective bars wouldn¡¯t serve well as leverage points.
Seeing Xia Na about to reach the top, Yu Shiran and Ye Lian exchanged nces and began their own climbs.
Yu Shiran¡¯s method was a bit brute force. She extended several silver threads from the back of her neck and used them to hoist herself up¡
Ye Lian¡¯s approach was to jump directly, positioning her toes precisely on the protruding sections of the pipe to borrow momentum for her next leap. Like Xia Na, her movements were seamless, light, and graceful, but the technique involved was far from simple. It required judgment, reaction time, and control over her strength-all of which were second nature to a Senior Zombie.
Lower-level Zombies, however, had too simplistic a thought process. Unless they were in a situation where they were hunting prey, it was difficult to trigger their full range of instincts.
By the time Ye Lian and Yu Shiran reached the top, Xia Na had already begun to open the rooftop door.
She simply grabbed the doorknob and gave it a slight shake. A ¡°click¡± sound came from the lock mechanism, and the door cracked open just a bit¡
In the pitch-dark hallway, a bright shlight beam was moving back and forth, creating a stark contrast.
The person holding the shlight was a shortie. As he slowly walked forward, he yawned, ¡°Ah¡¡±
Suddenly, there was a loud ¡°bang¡± from behind a door on the left side, breaking the silence of the hallway.
The man immediately showed a look of impatience and kicked the door, ¡°What¡¯s all that noise!¡±
¡°Bang! Bang!¡±
More noises came continuously from inside, apanied by muffled growling sounds.
Cursing under his breath, the man reached for a small red button by the door and pressed it hard.
There was another ¡°bang¡± from inside the room, and then it fell silent.
¡°Unruly monsters, going nuts out of nowhere today¡¡± the man spat on the ground, yawned again, and walked forward, swinging his shlight.
Just as he reached the stairs leading to the next floor, a shadow slowly descended from the ceiling where he had just stood¡
Yu Shirannded softly on the ground and then turned to give a quiet signal, ¡°Chirp chirp!¡±
Two shadows silently emerged from the far-end shadows¡
Yu Shiran pressed her ear against the door for a moment, then turned her gaze to the keyhole.
A silver thread silently inserted itself into the keyhole. Within seconds, apanied by a faint ¡°click,¡± Yu Shiran pushed the door, and it opened with a couple of clicks.
The three slipped in one after another, and the first thing they saw was a room filled with a misceny of chairs and tables.
Ye Lian, who enteredst, gently closed the door behind her and curiously looked around the room with herrge eyes.
¡°What is this ce?¡± Ye Lian asked.
Xia Na whispered, ¡°I don¡¯t know, but it should be a rtively important ce in this building. Look, that human just now resembled a dormitory supervisor from my memories; he was doing rounds. This room was given special attention, so there must be something troublesome inside¡¡±
¡°What¡¯s a dormitory supervisor?¡± Yu Shiran asked curiously.
¡°Typically, a dormitory supervisor is a near-menopausal, vtile, sharp-tongued, and highly destructive human female creature. Herbat skills are fearsome-one can take down hundreds of human girls, sometimes even including a few human males. She can easily be a subject of widespread curses andints,¡± Xia Na exined.
¡°Not only that, she has a collection of weapons, usually confiscated from human girls¡ I think,¡± Xia Na added, her memories visibly getting hazy, her tone bing uncertain. Butpared to the bizarre narrative she provided earlier, the phrase ¡°I think¡± seemed almost negligible.
¡°Huh? That human we saw just now looked pretty weak, but is actually that powerful?¡± Yu Shiran eximed in surprise, ¡°How does shepare to us?¡±
¡°I don¡¯t know¡¡± Xia Na responded gravely, ¡°Even humans themselves don¡¯t have records of fighting against a dormitory supervisor¡ If they did, it undoubtedly ended inplete failure¡¡±
Ye Lian hesitantly added, ¡°Well¡ then¡ let¡¯s be careful.¡±
Ling Mo, overhearing this, could only roll his eyes. Although he possessed human memories, it always sounded so strangeing from a zombie¡¯s perspective.
However, being careful was indeed a good idea, despite this huge misunderstanding¡
The room had very dim lighting, with only a sliver of daylight seeping through the heavy curtains. But for zombies, their vision was unhindered by the low light.
This was where the difference between Senior Zombies and Low-Level Zombies became evident. Though both used a zombie¡¯s vision, the experimental group¡¯s Zombie Puppet¡¯s eyesight was far inferior to Xia Na¡¯s.
The red glimmer over his eyes had noticeably dimmed, and his vision was clear enough to see every detail, even down to the faint dust particles floating in the air.
¡°Xia Na, what kind of trouble could it be?¡± Yu Shiran asked, her movements bing more cautious, and her voice even more hushed since learning about the ¡°dormitory supervisor.¡±
¡°Among the hundreds of girls, it¡¯s probably the few with the most rebellious spirits¡¡± Xia Na said.
Yu Shiran widened her eyes and puffed out her cheeks, gently blowing out a breath, ¡°Just a few humans¡¡±
She was clearly trying to psych herself up. Even if these rebellious girls could oppose the dormitory supervisor, they would likely still be a tough challenge to handle.
The three female Zombies carefully circled around the piled-up desks, then directed their gaze toward a few cabs ahead.
It looked like this ce used to be arge ssroom, with a portion sectioned off by the cabs. The clutter was outside, while whatever made the noise was locked inside.
The female Zombies exchanged nces and slowly walked through the passage left in the middle, heading toward the back of the cabs.
Ling Mo perked up instantly. He was very curious about what could be inside. Could it be Canine Zombies? Or perhaps a new type of Zombie?
One thing was certain, anything locked up in such a ce had to be a finished product that the Experimental Group had mostly perfected¡
¡°Click¡¡±
Yu Shiran stepped on a piece of rebar and immediately raised her hand to cover her mouth, her eyes widening.
She was being overly cautious and failed to notice everything around her. But since she was a Zombie, even stepping on something produced the faintest sound.
¡°Why are you covering your mouth when it was your foot that made the noise¡¡± Ling Mo smacked his forehead with his palm.
Ye Lian and the others instantly turned their attention to the floor, and they finally noticed that there were many pieces of rebar scattered around¡
Aside from these broken rebars, many were deeply embedded in the cement floor. They were shaped like bracelets, with both endspletely sealed.
¡°Oh¡ 101 had these underfoot too¡¡± Ling Mo wasn¡¯t very surprised. Indeed, this was one of the effective methods to deal with Zombies.
Chapter 741: Learning a New Term
Chapter 741: Learning a New Term
Apart from those fixed to the ground, many simr iron rings hung in the air, with iron chains dangling from the Ceiling, resembling countless shadows suspended above.
Ye Lian and the three girls cautiously navigated around the iron rings on the floor while avoiding the dangling chains, slowly making their way inside. Through Xia Na¡¯s perspective, Ling Mo saw many bloodstains on the ground, resembling rust on the Rebar. Beneath the rings were some ck clumps, whose nature was unmistakable.
The strange smell Yu Shiran mentioned emanated from this kind of room-a mix of blood, rot, and disinfectant. No wonder the scent was odd¡ Ling Mo had already experienced this in the Experimental Group, so he wasn¡¯t particrly bothered. However, Ye Lian and the others wrinkled their noses in disgust, Yu Shiran even pouted, disying clear disdain.
Blocked by the hanging iron chains, the inside of the room wasn¡¯t visible at first nce. Xia Na bent slightly to peek through a gap, and the first thing she saw was half of an empty iron cage. The cage was built low with limited space, making it impossible for an adult to stretch out or even lift their head easily. Under such conditions, escape was out of the question; the mere confinement was torture enough.
The cage, too, was marred with rust-like stains, with arge puddle of blood congealed at the base.
Covered in a faint Red Glimmer, the appearance of the cage made Ling Mo feel uneasy.
Xia Na, on the other hand, curiously examined the half-visible cage while slowly walking towards it.
¡°Bang!¡±
A Dark Shadow suddenly lunged forward, mming into the cage with a dull thud.¡°Aargh¡¡±
The shadow let out a hoarse cry, baring blood-red gums and half-missing teeth.
Xia Na remained calm, though Ling Mo felt his Temple twitch.
This thing popped out too suddenly¡
¡°Come take a look,¡± Xia Na called out.
The Dark Shadow¡¯s face was mostly obscured by the cage, but as Xia Na approached, Ling Mo gradually made out its features.
With its ghastly pale skin, emaciated body, partially bald head, and twisted expression¡
This female Zombie had both hands and feet locked by iron rings. Her legs were restrained to one side of the cage, while her hands were suspended overhead. This posture rendered her unable to exert any force, as she remained partially suspended. Due to the prolonged crooked position, her neck had evidently deformed, turning her into a genuine crooked-neck person.
She now stared at the three female Zombies outside the cage through blood-red eyes, her head lolling to one side.
It was the first time the Three Girls had seen their kind in such a state, leaving them momentarily silent.
A minuteter, Yu Shiran was the first to speak. Hesitantly, she said, ¡°This¡ can¡¯t be considered a girl, right?¡±
The female Zombie¡¯s face was twisted and deformed, and although she seemed young, her nearly bald head was far from any girlish image¡
¡°Arrgh!¡± The female Zombie threw herself against the cage again. Her movement not only caused the ground-fixed cage to shake but also seemed to stretch her entire body forcibly.
¡°See if there¡¯s anything special about her,¡± Xia Na broke the spell, speaking.
Ye Lian, her eyes wide with shock, continued to stare at the caged Zombie: ¡°She¡ she¡¯s already¡ very special¡¡±
The female Zombie was about to crash into the cage again when she suddenly met Xia Na¡¯s gaze.
A pair of eyes-one red, one ck-locked onto the female Zombie¡¯s eyes in an instant.
The female Zombie froze, then desperately tried to retreat while keeping her head crooked.
¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± Xia Namanded coldly.
The female Zombie¡¯s Intelligence was evidently very low, and she might not even understand human speech. However, the intimidation from an Advanced kind left her rigid, as though she had plunged into an icy pit.
¡°This trick is quite effective¡¡± Ling Mo remarked, impressed.
At this moment, he was in Xia Na¡¯s mind, and he could fully empathize with the sensation she felt just now.
In that instant, Xia Na¡¯s two personalities seemed to merge, fully entering Zombie mode. The instinctual intimidation from ck Na,bined with Nana¡¯s psychic power, created a formidable killing intent that was even stronger than that of an average dominant level Zombie. This was the first time Ling Mo had seen her use this ability, and it appeared to be incredibly effective¡
When the female Zombie made eye contact with her, it was as if she had been hypnotized, her eyes reflecting deep fear.
Ling Mo spected that she might have seen some kind of illusion in Xia Na¡¯s Red Eyes¡
The female Zombie calmed down, but Ye Lian and the three girls became restless. Initially, seeing them frozen, Ling Mo thought it was out of fear or a sense of impending danger, but it turned out they were just curious! He had felt a pang of guilt, thinking he shouldn¡¯t have brought them along, only to quickly realize how naive he had been¡
¡°Everything¡¯s normal at the bifurcation.¡±
¡°Normal¡¡±
Watching the Three Girls closely examine the female Zombie and hearing their reports, Ling Mo¡¯s expression grew increasingly bizarre¡
What had these Zombie girls been secretly watching all this time?
¡°Ah! Here!¡± Yu Shiran suddenly made a discovery.
Xia Na immediately leaned in, and Ling Mo focused his attention.
At first nce, he was dazzled by two white patches. Then he saw what the Silver Thread was pointing to.
¡°What is this¡¡±
It was something resembling a tail, tightly adhered to her body and matching her skin color, making it hard to notice at first nce. But now, upon closer inspection, it made Ling Mo¡¯s scalp tingle. This was clearly not some kind of mutated tumor, because when the silver thread poked it, it produced a ¡°ding¡± sound¡
¡°Exoskeleton? Or an extension of a deformed spine?¡± Ling Mo instantly hypothesized.
As soon as he had this thought, Xia Na abruptly stood up and continued to move deeper inside.
Inside the room were not just one, but several cages, all firmly fixed to the ground and connected to electrical circuits.
Following the thick power cables, Xia Na quickly located another cage.
The Zombie inside did not react at all when she red at it, and soon Xia Na found a simr ¡°tail¡± on this one too.
Ling Mo searched his memory and quickly recalled something. Back with the F Team, he had encountered simr Zombies¡ They weren¡¯t exactly variation zombies, but they had gradually begun to mutate in the wild, bing something between amon zombie and a variation zombie. They retained some Intelligence and had gained strongerbat abilities¡
However, what he had found back then were just the nascent forms of such Zombies, unlike the more fully developed ones seen in Niepan.
¡°What is Niepan trying to breed here¡? Or could it be that these are¡¡±
¡°¡Nana¡¡± Ye Lian¡¯s voice suddenly came through.
Xia Na hurriedly ran over, only to see Ye Lian standing at a desk, holding a notebook.
¡°Let me see¡¡±
Xia Na took the notebook, and as soon as she opened it, Ling Mo¡¯s eyes lit up.
The handwriting! It was identical to the notes he had found in the Dongming branch!
Clearly, it was recorded by the same person!
¡°¡Zombies that undergo mutation can be roughly categorized into three types. The first type involves ordinary zombies that gain evolutionary abilities through an enhancement. I prefer to consider this form of mutation as a qualitative change that urs after an umtion of evolutions¡ Unfortunately, the quantity of such Zombies is too low; we haven¡¯t yet captured a specimen for further research and validation of this hypothesis¡¡±
Upon reading this highlighted sentence, Ling Mo was stunned.
This person was undoubtedly the most impressive researcher he had encountered so far! They could infer so much with just conjecture!
¡°The second type is Zombies born from a mutated virus, inherently different, with both defects and strengths coexisting.¡± Next to this was a note, ¡°We¡¯ve already captured a specimen. What should we name it¡ Let¡¯s call it 101. I really like ¡®101 Dalmatians,¡¯ it¡¯s my favorite movie¡¡±
¡°Imbecile, you even got the movie title wrong! And why are you jotting down random thoughts in such an important set of notes?¡± Ling Mo fumed.
Fortunately, Xia Na had already turned the page: ¡°The third type results from the coboration betweenmon zombies and the second type. Currently, their numbers are minimal, but the potential for artificial cultivation is high¡ The failures in artificial cultivation result in deformed spines that can¡¯t retract, which is extremely disappointing¡¡±
¡°It¡¯s your own failure, why me the test subjects¡¡± Ling Mo¡¯s impression of this researcher was overturned by these notes. It seemed that instead of being merely cruel, this person was more of a lunatic!
¡°¡Number 1 has some qualities that could be mass-produced, but if it could bebined with No.0¡¯s psychic power, that would create the perfect humanoid weapon. However, the issue of Intelligence remains unsolved¡¡± This line was followed by arge question mark, with no further notes, indicating that the researcher hadn¡¯t yet figured out a suitable solution.
Ling Mo wasn¡¯t surprised by this. The higher the Intelligence of the zombie, the less likely it was to obey humans. This was because they had a thorough understanding of their intrinsic nature as zombies and knew how to exploit it. However, Ye Lian and the others were exceptions. Although Ling Mo wouldn¡¯t risk severing the psychic link, he had experienced many such moments firsthand.
At this point, no matter how much Ye Lian and the others evolved, they no longer disyed genuine killing intent toward him as they once did.
This realization made Ling Mo feel quite content; he couldn¡¯t help but smile a bit as he thought about it¡
¡°Wait, wait, wait! I haven¡¯t finished reading yet! Don¡¯t turn the page so quickly! Don¡¯t skip ahead!¡±
Ling Mo snapped back to attention instantly.
Chapter 742: Who is the Voyeur?
Chapter 742: Who is the Voyeur?
Xia Na was just about to put the notebook back when she sensed Ling Mo¡¯s signal, causing her hand to pause for a moment.
She let out a small ¡°hmm,¡± then nced around before tucking the notebook into her backpack behind her. She muttered, ¡°Who wants to be your bookshelf anyway¡¡±
¡°Hey! Don¡¯t just take it so casually!¡± Ling Mo was first startled, then regained hisposure. The notebook was ced in such a dark corner that it was clearly not important, likely even forgotten by the researcher. Taking it wouldn¡¯t be noticed anytime soon.
Ling Mo chuckled awkwardly; in this regard, he was indeed no match for Xia Na¡
After taking the notebook, Xia Na turned her gaze to the desk, then decisively walked over and pulled open the drawer, quickly rifling through it.
Ling Mo waspletely shocked. This girl could really infer from one thing to another¡ It was quite heartening¡
Unfortunately, besides some misceneous items, there was nothing of value in the drawer.
Feeling slightly disappointed, Xia Na restored everything to its original state, only to find Ye Lian curiously watching her from the side.
¡°Ye Lian?¡±¡°What¡ what are you doing?¡± Ye Lian asked, puzzled.
Xia Na thought for a moment but didn¡¯t answer. Instead, she suddenly smiled mischievously.
Her gaze swept over Ye Lian a couple of times before she stuck out her tongue and licked her lips.
This expression clearly made Ye Lian a bit unsure of what to do. She instinctively turned around to look behind her, only to find a dark shadow suddenly pouncing towards her from the front.
Taking advantage of Ye Lian¡¯s distraction, Xia Na rushed up to her, then raised her right hand and ced it directly on Ye Lian¡¯s ample breast.
The sensation was extremely stic, causing the breast to jiggle slightly.
Ye Lian turned her head back in shock, staring nkly at the close-up Xia Na, then looked down at Xia Na¡¯s misced hand.
Ling Mo was stunned too, though not by Xia Na¡¯s actions but by the visual impact¡
¡°This is a bonus for the voyeur,¡± Xia Na said with a sly smile.
¡°Right to my heart¡ Wait, who¡¯s the voyeur!¡± Ling Mo shouted angrily.
Seeing that Ye Lian and the others were being cautious enough, Ling Mo felt significantly more at ease. He shifted his perspective back to the Zombie Puppet within the Experimental Group.
The Zombie Puppet, standing motionless like a creepy version of a robot that had suddenly lost power, stared nkly ahead with its blood-red eyes, maintaining a raised hand posture. The master ball in its palm was spinning rapidly, like a semi-circr spinning top. When Ling Mo diverted his attention, he rxed his control over it, and it seemed to amuse itself quite well.
As Ling Mo refocused on the Zombie Puppet, the eyes, which had remained wide open, suddenly blinked, and its stiff body began to move.
¡°Click, click¡¡±
With the sound of bones cracking, the Zombie Puppet¡¯s head slowly tilted upward, looking at the Ceiling.
The cross-referencing of the two sets of Notes gave Ling Mo a vague idea about the identity of that Researcher¡
The staircase leading to the Sixth Floor was pitch ck, with only the metal sheathing on the edges of the steps reflecting very faint light.
¡°Think about it, where could you possibly have lost it?¡± A conversation approached the stairway, with one person asking.
¡°How would I know? I used it to lock the door when I left. This is really unlucky¡¡± the other person replied with a frustrated tone.
However, as they passed the staircase, the one who had asked the question earlier halted and suspiciously looked upward.
The other person took a couple more steps forward and, noticing that theirpanion hadn¡¯t followed, impatiently turned around and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±
The person red at the darkened stairway for a few moments, then shook their head. ¡°Nothing, maybe I¡¯m just not feeling well today.¡±
The other person also looked up at the stairs, then frowned and said, ¡°You¡¯ve been smoking too much! I¡¯ve already lost the keys, let¡¯s not make the Deputy Team Leader angry¡¡±
¡°The Deputy Team Leader is here today?¡±
¡°Who knows¡ if he¡¯s not, better not provoke him¡¡±
As their conversation faded into the distance, two Red Glimmers suddenly lit up at the corner of the Sixth Floor stairway¡
¡°Creak¡¡±
The metal sheeting nged softly underfoot as a twisted figure slowly approached the Experimental Group¡¯s Sixth Floor in the darkness.
Unlike the other five floors, there was no Corridor here. Instead, there was a security door left ajar at the stairway entrance. Through the narrow gap, it seemedpletely dark inside.
¡°Creak¡¡±
A hand with grotesquely long nails and deformed fingers grasped the door handle and slowly pulled it open. Immediately, a foul stench wafted out, different from the usual Laboratory odors. In addition to the disinfectant smell, there was a strong hint of decaying meat.
As the shadowy figure slipped inside, the door gradually returned to its original position. After a brief pause, it suddenly shut with a click.
Ling Mo silently locked the door from the inside, his red eyes scanning the surroundings.
This floor was clearly different from the ones below, with wooden boards nailed over the windows, making it apletely enclosed space.
No wonder there was no light; an ordinary person walking in would be plunged intoplete darkness.
Ling Mo nced around, surprised to see that many of the doors were ajar, a stark contrast to the tightly secured floors below.
¡°Plop!¡±
While surveying the Corridor, Ling Mo tossed the master ball.
The master ball bounced once on the ground before sticking to the Ceiling, quickly crawling along one side of the Corridor, while Ling Mo, after observing for a moment, began to walk slowly along the other side.
The architectural structure here differed from the lower floors as well. Many rooms had both front and rear windows. Through the blurry ss, Ling Mo could even vaguely see the rooms at the back.
He quickly passed by an open door and peeked inside. The floor was littered with all sorts of papers, and books were piled against the walls. The room¡¯s sole piece of furniture was a file cab, currently open with a few scattered documents inside; most of them, however,y on the floor.
The Zombie Puppet blinked and picked up a piece of paper lying by the door.
¡°What kind of textbook¡ something about biology?¡± Ling Mo mumbled in confusion before gently putting the paper back. He wasn¡¯t expecting to find the Experimental Report so quickly, but the chaotic state of the ce still surprised him.
The entire floor was eerily silent, and with all the doors hanging open so casually, it looked like just another abandoned building.
However, as Ling Mo stood up, he vaguely sensed something was off.
The movements of the Zombie Puppet seemed¡ fatigued?
What¡¯s going on? He had only been on this floor for less than five minutes¡
It wasn¡¯t just the Zombie Puppet; Ling Mo quickly noticed that the feedback from the master ball was also off.
He used to be able to mentally reconstruct the environment based on the master ball¡¯s sensing results, but now all he could envision was a set of abstract images!
¡°Tentacles!¡±
Ling Mo hurriedly split off tentacles from within the master ball, but when the tentacles extended outward, they weren¡¯t much better in sensing the surroundings than the master ball itself!
¡°Something¡¯s wrong, there¡¯s some sort of interference here¡¡±
Ling Mo nced around warily, but everything remained quiet.
¡°Even though my abilities are restricted, it appears I haven¡¯t been detected. But this ce doesn¡¯t seem inhabited¡¡±
Having his abilities suppressed wasn¡¯t good news for Ling Mo. However, since it was just a Zombie Puppet here-and after 101¡¯s death, his best shot was tonight¡
Considering that the other Experiment Notes from that neurotic Researcher were very likely stored here, Ling Mo hesitated only briefly before deciding to move further inside.
Wearing a Zombie shell, what was there to fear¡
Though that was what he thought, Ling Mo¡¯s actions were even more cautious than before. His tentacles were severely impaired, causing a noticeable dy in his Control over the Zombie Puppet. Thisck of coordination was extremely unsettling for Ling Mo, and once he epted that feeling, it continuously gnawed at him.
Unbeknownst to Ling Mo, as he proceeded deeper into the Corridor, a hand silently appeared in the doorway where he had just stood, gripping the door frame.
And the piece of paper he had returned to the floor was now picked up by another hand¡
Chapter 743: The Beautiful Snake
Chapter 743: The Beautiful Snake
Swish, swish¡ ¡°Plop!¡±
The influenced master ball decisively crashed into a crossbeam at the corner, spinning dazedly before continuing to crawl deeper inside.
Ling Mo felt a bit dizzy too and thought that this newly named creature was certainly unreliable¡
He struggled to control his zombie puppet, sticking close to one side of the wall, his head always turned aside, tightly watching the room. This strange posture was to ensure he could react quickly if something suddenly happened¡
Aside from a few rooms in the front scattered with waste paper, the rooms in the back were piled with lots of stuff, but it all looked quite messy at a nce.
Ling Mo was puzzled by this. Logically, the Experimental Group¡¯s first through fifth floors were orderly and well-organized, giving a very professional impression. How could the most crucial sixth floor look like such a mess? This was very different from what Ling Mo had imagined, and even more critically, it was not at all like the way 101 had described!
As for the advancedpanion 101 mentioned, he didn¡¯t care much. No matter how advanced apanion was, once bound like 101, it would lose its threat¡
Despite this, this floor still gave Ling Mo a bad feeling. Everything here was different from the rest of the ce, and it inexplicably suppressed him. All these anomalies indicated that things here were not as simple as they appeared on the surface.
¡°Careful¡ careful¡ huh?¡±Ling Mo was muttering to himself, his gaze had just returned from a dark room, but his footsteps stopped abruptly.
At this moment, all his reactions were slower than usual. Though his main body had already realized something was wrong, his zombie puppet was only now responding to his psychicmand.
¡°I finally understand what it means to haveg in life¡¡± Ling Mo thought, his face darkened.
Under his control, the zombie puppet slowly turned around, paying attention to the ground as it cautiously walked inside.
This room looked like a pure utility room, and the items stored seemed to be only one type: old-fashioned television sets.
Wondering whether these old machines were standard teaching equipment for Medical University, it seemed odd that instead of being discarded, they were movedboriously to the top floor and ced in thisrge room¡
Ling Mo stood quietly at the doorway for a while. With his psychic power highly concentrated, the zombie puppet¡¯s hearing seemed slightly more sensitive.
¡°Rustle¡ rustle, rustle¡¡±
A faint sound reached the zombie puppet¡¯s ears, making Ling Mo¡¯s eyebrow twitch. He quickly looked in the direction the sound wasing from.
¡°No, this sound¡ it seems like it¡¯s moving among these televisions?¡±
Ling Mo, puzzled, decided to slowly move closer.
In situations where a psychic probe was almost useless, if it were Ling Mo¡¯s main body here, he definitely wouldn¡¯t advance easily.
But for an ordinary zombie puppet, having a fearless spirit wasn¡¯t much¡
Ling Mo also noticed that the longer he stayed here, the more he seemed to be affected. If his psychic power wasn¡¯t strong enough, he might have found it difficult to continue controlling the zombie puppet by now. This was mainly because he was controlling the zombie puppet through the master ball. If he removed the master ball as an intermediary, controlling it would be much easier.
The zombie puppet wobbled around one television after another, moving to the center of the room.
But the faint sound had already disappeared. There was nothing around except for the cold, lifeless screens¡
Ling Mo looked around, then frowned and turned his gaze to one of the screens.
He raised his hand, intending to tap it¡
If there was something here, tapping might shake it out¡
¡°Hopefully, it¡¯s not a rat or something¡¡±
Ling Mo chuckled to himself, and his fingertip was about to touch the screen.
However, at that moment, his body suddenly froze!
In a blood-red field of vision, the screen also seemed shrouded in red. And amidst the crimson, a human figure emerged!
¡°What is that!¡±
Ling Mo quickly turned his head, but there were only stacks of televisions behind him.
He turned back again and looked at the screen once more.
The screen was empty, nothing at all¡
¡°It must be because I reacted slowly and didn¡¯t see it¡¡± Ling Mo thought. He didn¡¯t consider it a hallucination. He hadn¡¯t been infected by Xu Shuhan, after all. No matter how eerie the environment was, it wouldn¡¯t affect him, let alone cause him to see things.
Ling Mo controlled the zombie puppet to slowly walk toward the pile of televisions, his footsteps very light.
¡°A zombie? A person?¡±
In that brief moment, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t see clearly.
This ce actually wasn¡¯t very suitable for hiding, as it would be easy for someone to find you.
The reason Ling Mo was being so cautious was that he was worried the other party may suddenly attack. Hisbat capabilities at the moment were very low¡
¡°Rustle, rustle¡¡±
The sound came again, clearer this time, definitely from over there¡
Ling Mo¡¯s peripheral vision nced at the ground, then he felt around his own body, subtly tearing off a button.
Seeing that he was now less than three meters away from the pile of televisions, Ling Mo suddenly threw the stic button. With a ¡°smack,¡± it hit the side of one of the televisions.
The sound wasn¡¯t loud, but in such a quiet room, it was like a gunshot.
Ling Mo then quickly moved to the other side, circling around a few stacked televisions, approaching from behind.
¡°Rustle¡¡±
The sound clearly caught the other party¡¯s attention. As Ling Mo peered from behind the televisions, he immediately spotted a figure hiding among them¡
From the back, it looked like a long-haired woman in a red dress, pressed close to the televisions, looking toward the direction of the stic button.
As Ling Mo quietly approached her, she didn¡¯t show much reaction.
What puzzled Ling Mo was how she maintained that posture.
There was no time for deeper thought; Ling Mo concentrated as much as possible¡ If she discovered him, the infiltration mission could bepromised right now. He had to do something¡
¡°Don¡¯t move!¡±
Ling Mo suddenly lunged forward, locking his arm around the woman¡¯s neck and whispering in her ear.
The woman froze for a moment before she began to struggle fiercely.
Ling Mo felt a sudden rush of excitement. She was also affected by this ce!
In that case, reducedbat ability wasn¡¯t a big deal¡
However, as he continued to hold her, Ling Mo sensed something was off¡
He vaguely felt something on the ground, slowly winding around his waist¡
It was cold and had a faint fishy smell¡
Ling Mo loosened his arm slightly, and the woman immediately turned her head with a snap. Her yellowing eyes stared at Ling Mo, and from her throat came a nearly inaudible, rasping sound, ¡°Ah¡ ah¡¡±
Those eyes gave Ling Mo a fright, but what was even more horrifying was her facial skin, which was covered in what looked like snake scales.
Not just her face, but her neck and even her cor were all covered in these scales. The ¡°rustle¡± sound was alsoing from this.
Looking down, Ling Mo was even more shocked. A snake tail covered in red scales was extending from an emptied television, trying to coil around him.
The snake tail was as thick as his forearm and considerable in size.
¡°What the¡¡±
Ling Mo didn¡¯t expect this at all. Releasing the woman, he quickly retreated.
The snake tail fell to the ground but didn¡¯t pursue him, instead coiling on the spot.
The woman continued to stare at Ling Mo, her yellowish eyes faintly tinged with red.
¡°A zombie?¡± Ling Mo swallowed hard andposed himself. His gaze followed her upper body downward.
Upon seeing, he immediately understood where that strange feeling hade from¡
This woman had no lower body!
To be precise, her lower body¡ was that snake tail!
Moreover, her arms were bound together, secured to an iron ring beneath the television¡
The emptied television was actually fixed to the ground, and it seemed to serve as her nest.
The zombie snake kept its eyes fixed on Ling Mo. Suddenly, it extended its tail and raised its head high.
¡°Wait, do you actually n on biting me?¡±
Ling Mo was startled. Then, to his amazement, he heard the sound of an iron chain being dragged from beneath the television!
¡°So it can move! Why can it move? No, why does this creature even exist!¡±
Ling Mo slowly backed away. His movements were slow, and the zombie snake¡¯s movements were equally sluggish.
However, watching a humanoid creature dragging a snake tail while crawling toward him made Ling Mo¡¯s scalp tingle.
The zombie snake had its mouth open, appearing to want to bite the soles of his feet¡
Ling Mo quickly retreated. He wasn¡¯t necessarily afraid of this zombie snake, but its appearance had genuinely stunned him.
¡°A tag¡ a tag¡¡±
As he dodged the zombie snake, Ling Mo scanned the surroundings.
The norm for the experimental group was to have some sort of informational tag nearby.
¡°Where is it¡¡±
Watching the zombie snake crawl closer, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit panicked. This creature was just too bizarre. It was way more unusual than any variation zombie he had ever seen. No wonder it was specially kept on the top floor. This couldn¡¯t even be called a zombie anymore! It should be called a zombie beast!
Terrifying as it was, Ling Mo¡¯s curiosity was also inevitably piqued. After all, when ites to a femme fatale, he had one as well!
Of course, the one he had at home could truly be called a femme fatale, whereas this one only retained the ¡°snake¡± aspect¡
Just then, Ling Mo suddenly noticed something about the zombie snake¡¯s neck¡
¡°No way¡¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s mouth twitched. As the zombie snake twisted its upper body, he caught a glimpse of aminated piece of paper¡
Chapter 744: The Demented Genius
Chapter 744: The Demented Genius
¡°It seems that avoiding her is no longer an option¡¡± Ling Mo thought helplessly.
¡°Sh-sh-sh¡¡± The Zombie Snake slithered slowly along the narrow passageways between the televisions, its ¡°scales¡± continuously producing a faint friction sound as it moved. When Ling Mo didn¡¯t know the truth, this sound didn¡¯t bother him much. But now, hearing it gave him goosebumps all over.
He vaguely remembered seeing a simr scene before, probably in a report about ichthyosis patients¡
However, the degeneration of this Zombie Snake was evidently much worse, and it didn¡¯t seem to be a disease at all. Rather, it was some sort of mutation appearing on its skin.
Ling Mo continued to retreat and suddenly realized that the narrow passageways left between these televisions were probably the ¡°snake paths¡± typically used by this Zombie Snake!
And for her, these televisions probably served the same purpose as caves.
He had entered out of curiosity to take a look, only to find out it was a snake nest!
What kind of researcher woulde up with something like this?! And why wasn¡¯t the door locked if such an important Experimental Subject was tied up here?!
But it didn¡¯t matter if he couldn¡¯t figure it out; the stranger this Zombie Snake was, the more Ling Mo wanted to get to the bottom of it.In the process of advancing and retreating, Ling Mo had also gained some understanding of this Zombie Snake¡¯s behavior patterns. She could barely make any sound, and her speed and strength were mediocre under some unknown limitations. As long as one could ept her appearance, she was not too difficult to handle¡
¡°Alright¡ at worst, I¡¯ll just think of you as Little Red Riding Hood who wandered onto the wrong set¡¡± Ling Mo exhaled softly and resolutely stopped moving.
Catching snakes by hand was already outdated; what he had to do now was catch a ¡°snake person¡± bare-handed¡
Even though this wasn¡¯t done by his main body, apart from not sharing the sense of pain, all the sensations a Zombie Puppet felt from external stimuli would be fully reflected in Ling Mo¡¯s psychic light cluster.
So¡ it was pretty much the same as if he were doing it himself!
¡°I hate empathy¡¡±
Ling Mo muttered under his breath, then extended his hand while keeping his eyes locked on the Zombie Snake that was still slithering towards him.
His gaze shifted from the Zombie Snake¡¯s head to its tail as he rapidly analyzed in his mind, ¡°My speed should be about the same as hers, and our reaction times are likely simr as well. But she clearly has low intelligence and only has her mouth and tail¡ I, on the other hand, have both hands and feet.¡±
The Zombie Snake, after all, was a creature that was neither fully a zombie nor fully a snake. She had lost the advantages of being a zombie and didn¡¯t possess the flexibility and instant attack capability of a snake¡
However, these were merely her apparent weaknesses for now. If she had higher intelligence, it would be apletely different story.
This was one thing Ling Mo found fortunate¡
With a quick sideways nce, Ling Mo slowly backed into a side passage. Conveniently, there were a few stacked televisions there, blocking him from the Zombie Snake¡¯s ground-level viewpoint.
¡°Sh-sh-sh¡¡±
The Zombie Snake soon emerged from around the corner but suddenly stopped crawling.
Her yellowish eyes fixed on the dark passage, a trace of confusion shing through her gaze.
No one was in the passage¡
But just then, she abruptly opened her mouth, forcing out a barely audible sound from her throat, ¡°Ah!¡±
At the same time, she whipped her head around and instantly spotted the figure.
At this moment, instead of retreating, the figure stepped forward, firmly nting a foot on her tail!
¡°Phew, didn¡¯t think I¡¯d actually manage to step on it¡¡±
Ling Mo had just breathed a sigh of relief when the Zombie Snake began to struggle frantically, twisting her head desperately, trying to break free.
Her arms were bound by iron rings, leaving her with only her mouth to use, but given her current condition, biting Ling Mo was evidently out of the question¡
Meanwhile, Ling Mo¡¯s main body was frowning as he braced himself the moment he stepped down. Despite being prepared, he hadn¡¯t anticipated that stepping on the creature would feel this strange.
Of course, the strange sensation also had a lot to do with the fact that the Zombie Puppet wasn¡¯t wearing shoes. As an Experimental Subject, if Ling Mo hadn¡¯t found ab coat, this Zombie Puppet might have been running around the building nakedte at night¡
¡°Quite strong, huh¡¡± Ling Mo found it somewhat difficult to keep his foot down. The Zombie Snake might not be fast, but it certainly wasn¡¯tcking in strength.
His eyes nced at the Iron Chain beneath the Zombie Snake, and he used his other foot to step on it as well. Then he squatted down, using his knee to press down on the Snake Tail while reaching out to grab the chain.
With a strong pull from Ling Mo, the upper half of the Zombie Snake finally stopped struggling. She remained in a semi-upright position, staring at Ling Mo with her mouth still open.
Ling Mo noticed that the Zombie Snake¡¯s waist seemed rather inflexible, even somewhat stiff.
He stared at her waist for a moment before cautiously grabbing the edge of her red shirt and slowly lifting it.
¡°Whoa¡¡±
He immediately let go of the shirt after a brief nce.
Next, his eyes shifted to the piece of paper hanging between the Zombie Snake¡¯s breasts.
¡°Just as I thought!¡±
After reading the first line of tiny text, Ling Mo was certain of his hunch.
He looked back up at the Zombie Snake¡¯s face¡ Ignoring the scales, her facial features appeared quite normal for a female zombie¡
¡°A mutation snake limb transnt¡ so it¡¯s essentially a splicing¡¡± Ling Mo turned to look at the constantly wriggling piece of Snake Tail still behind her, his confusion deepening. ¡°How could such a thing be sessfully done between different species? Even ck Silk can only parasitize and be with Yu Shiran, merely sharing a body through psychic infiltration right now¡¡±
But as he read further, Ling Mo was utterly shocked!
The researcher behind this must have been a genius, but this genius certainly had some wild ideas!
¡°So that¡¯s how it is¡ After selecting a suitable mutation snake and a zombie, they would feed each other¡¯s blood to them over an extended period, unifying the direction of the virus mutation in their bodies. Finally, they wouldplete the transntation¡¡± Ling Mo was in utter shock. Theoretically speaking, it¡¯s true that a virus can alter the host¡¯s DNA, but to actually develop such a creature based on this theory-with such actionable steps-definitely had to be the work of a super genius!
¡°Hmm? But¡¡±
Ling Mo quickly noticed the word ¡°but¡± and eagerly read on.
¡°However, maintaining this delicate bnce is extremely difficult, especially post-transntation. If the supply of these two kinds of blood is interrupted or if the dosages are imbnced, the connection points between the Snake Tail and the zombie¡¯s body will begin to rot, eventually causing the Snake Tail to fall off¡ The newly created hybrid also didn¡¯t meet the expected oues, but as a semi-sessful product, I still believe she qualifies as an ornamental creature. Although, despite my strong rmendation, the Big Boss courteously declined my offer to gift it to him¡¡±
¡°This can¡¯t be considered a good gesture! It¡¯s practically a nasty rmendation!¡± Ling Mo felt a chill down his spine. Although the note was printed and didn¡¯t show handwriting, the tone clearly indicated the Researcher¡¯s personality! Ling Mo even suspected that all the modified Experimental Subjects he had encountered, including No.0, No.1, the Canine Zombie, and the artificially induced variation zombies discovered by Ye Lian, were likely the results of this individual¡¯s work! At the very least, this person yed a crucial role in the experiments.
This was a bona fide mad genius!
¡°But this Big Boss¡ Could he be the leader of Niepan¡¯s headquarters?¡± Ling Mo paused briefly to consider but then brushed it off. This ¡°Big Boss¡± had nothing to do with him-as a matter of fact, if anything, they were enemies. Under these circumstances, it was best to avoid any contact altogether.
¡°Wait a minute¡ The Snake Tail is connected to the upper half of this zombie, so where is the snake head, and how is it linked to this zombie¡¯s body?¡±
A sudden rming thought struck Ling Mo¡
He hurriedly looked around. Fortunately, everything was quiet¡
But just as his gaze swept past the doorway, Ling Mo vaguely caught sight of a fleeting shadow.
¡°Who¡¯s there?!¡±
Ling Mo nced down at the Zombie Snake, hesitated for a moment, and then headbutted her with a fierce thrust.
As the Zombie Snake wobbled and copsed, Ling Mo quickly took control of the Zombie Puppet, making it stand up swiftly, and chased after the shadow.
His perception of this floor hadpletely changed; the figure hiding in the shadows might not be human-it could very well be some sort of strange Creature!
He had just infiltrated the ce and couldn¡¯t afford to reveal his presence so easily.
¡°Whatever is dampening the sensory perceptions here, it¡¯s definitely not for fire or theft protection-it¡¯s designed to facilitate the Researcher¡¯s storage of these Experimental Subjects! But such conditions are dangerous for humans. How did that person manage this?¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s mind was racing as he pursued the elusive figure. Through his exploration, he was gradually piecing together the trueyout of the sixth floor.
¡°Where did it go¡¡±
The brief dy upon finding the shadow was enough for Ling Mo to lose sight of it by the time he reached the Corridor.
He looked around, a hint of urgency shing in his eyes.
A few secondster, he suddenly shut his eyes.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡
The master ball quickly crawled over from the other end. Although it was challenging for it to scan the environment in its current state, finding a moving Creature should still be within its capabilities¡
As soon as Ling Mo reunited with the master ball, he guided the Zombie Puppet to open its eyes and silently walking forward.
There were no corners nearby; the figure might be hiding in one of the adjacent rooms¡
Chapter 745: This Is the Truly High-End Capture Method
Chapter 745: This Is the Truly High-End Capture Method
With the Zombie Snake incident as a precedent, Ling Mo¡¯s perspective on these rooms changed immediately. These ces seemed like they were just filled with clutter, but something strange could emerge from them at any moment. And once these hidden things suddenly appeared, they could potentially bring unexpected trouble. You can¡¯t always count on running into ¡°purely ornamental¡± creatures like the Zombie Snake, right? There must be some practical guys on this floor¡
¡°Where did it go¡¡±
After checking three rooms in a row, Ling Mo still hadn¡¯t found anything.
However, since he was constantly following the master ball, he hadn¡¯t encountered any problems.
Even though the master ball kept bumping into walls and doors, and its Perception had decreased quite a bit, it still provided an extrayer of protection¡
¡°If I really can¡¯t find anything, I might as well start collecting documents. If I¡¯m discovered, I¡¯ve got a backup n ready¡¡±
As Ling Mo pondered this, he stepped into another room.
The master ball had already circled the Ceiling here and seemed to have found nothing.
But just as Ling Mo took a few steps into the room, the master ball suddenly twitched: ¡°Snap!¡±Ling Mo¡¯s heart tightened, and he immediately turned around.
Unfortunately, due to the Interference, Ling Mo¡¯s ¡°immediate¡± still got dyed by a second¡ It took a full second for themand to be issued from his main body to the Zombie Puppet to react.
By the time hepleted the turning motion, he caught a glimpse of a Dark Shadow shing past the window in his peripheral vision.
Ling Mo immediately took off in pursuit, but just as he reached the door, a soft ¡°ng¡± came from the window behind him.
This time he was prepared, and he turned much faster than before.
Behind the grimy window stood a blurry figure, its knuckle marks leaving a white dot on the ss.
The figure wasn¡¯t very tall; just looking at the silhouette, you couldn¡¯t tell the gender, nor could you tell if it was human or a zombie¡
Before Ling Mo could get a good look, the figure quickly darted away.
¡°Trying to get away?!¡±
This figure was clearly toying with him, which made Ling Mo instantly furious.
It was obvious that the other party was using their familiarity with the environment to y hide-and-seek with Ling Mo.
These rooms had windows at the front and back, allowing easy traversal between the two Corridors by climbing through the windows.
If this shadowy figure had only lingered around the front window and doorway, Ling Mo might not have thought so much about it.
But it had insisted on running to the back,pletely exposing its intentions.
¡°Master ball, go!¡±
Ling Mo wasn¡¯t familiar enough with the environment and didn¡¯t dare to move through these rooms recklessly, but he had the master ball with him.
The master ball kept its eye on the front while Ling Mo stood in front of the window, using the shadows for cover as he peered outside.
A few secondster, a shadow indeed appeared within Ling Mo¡¯s line of sight.
The shadow stealthily emerged from a room on the other side of the Corridor. After looking around, it quickly moved to a window.
Just as it started climbing in, Ling Mo pushed open the window and leaped outside.
Caught off guard, the shadow hesitated for a moment and then continued to climb in.
Before it could get all the way inside, a red sphere suddenly flew at it from the front, hitting it right on the forehead.
The shadow instantly fell backward andnded on the ground. In that brief moment, Ling Mo¡¯s Zombie Puppet also rushed up.
Ling Mo was furious, and knowing his reflexes were a bit slow at that moment, he decided not to stop. He ran straight up and stomped down.
His foot hit the figure squarely in the lower body just as it was trying to get up, knocking it back to the ground.
Now that he was closer, Ling Mo could see the figure more clearly. It had a slender build, standing just over five feet tall. It wore a dark gray hoodie with the hood covering its headpletely.
As Ling Mo¡¯s foot came down, the figure let out a pained ¡°mmph.¡±
But that muffled sound made Ling Mo pause for a moment. That voice¡ It was a woman! And she could talk!
In that brief moment of surprise, Ling Mo immediately felt a powerful force pushing against his foot, causing him to lose bnce slightly.
In a swift move, the shadow darted out from under his foot like an agile cat.
¡°Still trying to escape?!¡±
Ling Mo dashed forward, with the master ball sticking to the Ceiling closely behind.
The shadow figure ran straight through the Corridor and turned into another dark hallway.
The structure here was a bit different from the floor below, and Ling Mo hadn¡¯t expected there to be another path.
But that didn¡¯t stop him from continuing the chase. However, during the pursuit, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that something was off.
This shadow figure¡ was running faster than him!
Seeing the figure charging ahead crazily, Ling Mo gritted his teeth and sped up. Just as he was closely pursuing the figure past a window, a pair of arms suddenly reached out from within and grabbed Ling Mo¡¯s neck.
Being grabbed so abruptly during the forward rush, Ling Mo almost thought his Zombie Puppet would end up with a severed head-his head staying in those hands while his body continued to chase the figure¡
Even though his neck didn¡¯t break, Ling Mo¡¯s vision went ck, and he rolled his eyes.
His main body felt a sharp throb in the Temple, and his brows furrowed tightly.
The master ball immediately stopped, then silently and stealthily melted into the shadows.
It took two or three full seconds for Ling Mo¡¯s Zombie Puppet to return to normal, and by this point, he had been lifted to the window by those arms.
The sensation of being lifted off the ground wasn¡¯t pleasant, but that was the least of his concerns at the moment.
What really caught Ling Mo¡¯s attention were those arms¡
These arms¡ they were incredibly long!
Moreover, the bulging muscles and the massive hands-none of these traits were normal for a Zombie!
The shadowy figure had also stopped not far away, her hands behind her back, observing Ling Mo.
With blood cirction to his head restricted, Ling Mo¡¯s vision was blurry, but he could still vaguely make out the figure¡¯s appearance.
Underneath the hoodie was the face of a normal human girl. Herplexion was as pale as a Zombie¡¯s, with shoulder-length ck hair, one side tucked behind her ear, giving her a serene appearance.
She looked very cute, seemingly around fifteen or sixteen years old, with a petite frame that suggested she had just started high school.
However, her eyes sparkled with curiosity and cunning. While they didn¡¯t have the captivating charm of Xia Na¡¯s eyes, they were nheless quite expressive.
Seeing her standing there with a smug expression, Ling Mo instantly understood.
This girl had lured him here on purpose¡ and those arms were a trap meant to capture him.
It was clear that the girl was very familiar with this ce and knew how to exploit the limitations that slowed Zombies¡¯ reactions.
The moment she passed by, the owner of the arms had been alerted, but the arms only reacted when Ling Mo¡¯s Zombie Puppet reached the window¡
So, if one could grasp the positions and traits of all the Monsters on this floor, and be familiar enough with the limitations, even a normal person could move around easily here. But that was easier said than done. A slight dy or a moment of hesitation in judgment could be fatal.
In simple terms, it was a high-risk behavior akin to walking a tightrope. Unless someone was a thrill-seeker, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t fathom why anyone would deliberately make their own habitat so perilous¡
¡°It¡¯s strange. My psychic tentacle is restricted, so why isn¡¯t a normal human affected by the same limitation? Or does she have some special method?¡±
Ling Mo tried to struggle, but it was futile; the Arm was like a Pincer.
The girl stared at the Zombie Puppet for a while, then nced around.
Ling Mo knew she was looking for the master ball, but she couldn¡¯t have seen what it was in the heat of the moment¡
Sure enough, after finding nothing, the girl tapped her chin thoughtfully, then turned on her heel¡ and walked away!
Seeing the girl leave, Ling Mo¡¯s eyes widened.
¡°Wait! You¡¯re just leaving?!¡±
Ling Mo shouted in his mind. He didn¡¯t dare speak out loud, fearing it might draw unwanted attention from the girl¡
Although he wasn¡¯t clear on her identity, he was certain she couldn¡¯t be one of the Researchers.
A girl who woulde and mess with a Zombie definitely wasn¡¯t someone to be trifled with. Even if her academic proficiency matched, she didn¡¯t look old enough to be a researcher capable of such extensive work.
¡°Assistant? Student?¡±
Ling Mo watched helplessly as the girl skipped down the Corridor to the end, then fiddled with something by the door.
¡°Click!¡±
Along with the light sound, a beam of light suddenly appeared.
There was another door there!
The door only opened a crack, and the girl slipped inside.
The Corridor fell silent again, leaving only the gap through which the incandescent light shone.
The Arms gripping the Zombie Puppet were still exerting force, and the Zombie Puppet was on the verge of rolling its eyes again.
¡°You really think you can¡¡±
Ling Mo nced at the gap, then looked up at the Ceiling.
The master ball stealthily moved along the Ceiling until it was right above his head, then dropped onto the Zombie Puppet¡¯s head with a soft ¡°plop.¡±
Quickly, the master ball jumped onto the Arms and started climbing rapidly towards the main body.
¡°Oh master ball, walking this tightrope now, don¡¯t fall¡¡± Ling Mo muttered to himself.
But these Arms were indeed thick and strong, and the master ball, with a single determined effort, reached the main body¡¯s torso.
As it neared the shoulder, the master ball made a small leap and pounced directly onto the main body¡¯s face.
No matter what, the face was much broader than the Arms¡¯ surface, so it wouldn¡¯t miss¡
¡°Roarrr¡¡±
A hoarse growl sounded from behind, and Ling Mo felt the grip on his neck gradually loosening¡
Chapter 746: The Importance of a Sneak Attack
Chapter 746: The Importance of a Sneak Attack
¡°Hurry up, hurry up¡¡±
The hands gripping his neck were slowly loosening, while Ling Mo kept his eyes fixed on that gap.
Though he didn¡¯t quite understand the origin of that girl, the way she looked at the Zombie Puppet just now was clearly unfriendly!
It makes sense. After all, Ling Mo had just stomped her to the ground, which is definitely a traumatic experience for any human girl!
The girl hadn¡¯t rushed over to take revenge immediately, clearly wary of these unusually long arms. But Ling Mo believed she had gone into that door to figure out a way to deal with him. Whatever she was nning, it couldn¡¯t be good!
Under the devouring power of the master ball, the arms of the Long-arm Zombie began to tremble, and its fingers started to lose strength.
¡°Girl, you¡¯re too naive if you really think I¡¯d just stand here and wait to die.¡±
Sensing that the hands had loosened enough, Ling Mo controlled the Zombie Puppet to struggle forcefully a couple of times before lightlynding on the ground.
¡°Crack.¡±After twisting his neck a bit, Ling Mo looked around.
The best course of action right now would be to flee immediately, but considering the closed-off nature of this floor¡
Just then, a girl¡¯s voice suddenly came through the gap in the door, and it grew clearer and clearer: ¡°I¡¯m not lying to you! It¡¯s true! ¡ How would I know where it came from, but it really doesn¡¯t look like your collection¡ Oh,e on! When have I ever lied to you! ¡ Fine, at least give me that I haven¡¯t lied to you for three days, just believe me this once¡¡±
As the light seeping through the door gap dimmed and a shadow appeared on the floor, Ling Mo didn¡¯t have time to think. He simply leaped and dove through that window.
¡°I¡¯ve already caught him, he¡¯s right here, at least take a look¡¡±
¡°Cre-ea-k¡¡±
The door was evidently opened a bit more. Just as the shadow fully appeared at the door, two hands suddenly reached out from the darkness, grabbed the two long arms dangling from the window, and with a swift movement, pulled them inside.
¡°See¡¡±
The girl pointed toward the window as she turned her head, speaking smugly.
However, as soon as she turned her head, the smile froze on her pale face.
Wait¡ Was there something wrong with the way the door was opened?
The corridor waspletely empty. Not only was the Zombie that was supposed to be struggling there gone, but even the Long-arm was nowhere to be seen!
The girl blinked hard. She hadn¡¯t heard a sound just now! But in such a short amount of time, how could things change so drastically¡
A somewhat heavy footstep came from behind her, and a slightly hunched figure appeared behind the girl.
¡°Wait¡ um, this¡¡± The girl was very embarrassed. She was quite shocked herself!
The figure nced outside and then turned back to go inside the room.
¡°Wait, I¡¯m not lying to you, I really¡¡±
Seeing the figure leave without looking back, the girl felt a bit helpless and sighed in frustration.
After a moment, she suddenly turned her head towards the corridor, her eyes squinting slightly, ¡°This must be a joke on me.¡±
She touched the tip of her nose, then looked at the dust on her fingers.
¡°Almost made my nose bleed and embarrassed me¡ Very well. You want to y?¡± The girl sped her hands together, cracking her knuckles loudly, and then twisted her neck. She slightly lowered her head, showing a faint smile, ¡°Then let¡¯s y.¡±
She closed the door behind her, plunging the corridor back into silence.
In this kind of environment, even the fall of a pin would be clearly audible.
The girl walked slowly forward, her steps light, and her breathing steady.
However, her lively eyes constantly darted around, sharply catching any movement around her.
This corridor seemed like a simple straight line, but its end had a corner, and there were several rooms on the right side.
Each time she passed a room, the girl¡¯s expression would be slightly more vignt.
In this almost entirely dark environment, it was hard to see clearly inside the rooms with only hazy light seeping through grimy windows and half-open doors.
This meant the girl needed to be even more focused and careful.
Earlier, she had been in the dark while Ling Mo was in the open. Now, their roles were reversed.
However, instead of being scared, the girl felt a bit of tion.
¡°Is it here?¡±
The girl paused at another doorway, her slightly glowing eyes peering into the room.
¡°Alright, not here¡ But challenges make things interesting.¡±
In an instant, she reached the vicinity of the window where the Long-arm had been.
She first observed from a distance, paying particr attention to the floor.
Soon, she made a discovery that pleased her: there was no blood on the ground¡
This meant her opponent had escaped safely, which also indirectly indicated the opponent¡¯sbat abilities.
Following the floor towards the window, she paused for two seconds before nonchntly reaching into her pocket to retrieve a small, clear marble.
¡°Go.¡±
With a swift bend of her waist, the marble shot from her fingertips, rolling towards the window.
The light ¡°tter¡± sound quickly approached the window, yet there was no reaction.
¡°Huh?¡±
The girl showed a hint of surprise. After a moment¡¯s hesitation, she slowly approached the dark window.
As she drew closer, she deftly drew a butterfly knife from her waist, flicking it expertly in her hand.
The de shed a few glints of cold light between her slender fingers before she easily grasped the handle.
Peering through the window, the room inside was pitch ck, as if shrouded in ayer of thick ink.
However, her vision seemed hardly impaired. Even so, all she saw inside were disordered pieces of furniture with no sign of any Zombies.
The girl nced around, then pulled out a piece of candy.
As she flicked the candy towards a corner of the room, she vaulted over the windowsill, using the sound of the candy hitting the floor to time her entry. Shended inside, sticking close to the base of the window.
She crouched there motionless like a cat, her eyes fixed on the spot where the candy hadnded.
Zombies are easily attracted by slight noises, and this is what gave the girl her confidence.
However, this time she was clearly mistaken, as several seconds passed without any movement from that direction.
The girl suspiciously stood up slowly, then crept along the wall, moving further into the room.
Could it be that the opponent not only escaped but also took down the Long-arm Zombie?
Silently, she maneuvered around several discarded tables, heading toward the center of the room.
The room was filled with abandoned furniture, most of which was askew, creating significant visual obstacles.
Yet, as the girl weaved through the clutter, she scarcely needed to look, indicating she was quite familiar with theyout.
The closer she got to the center of the room, the lighter her steps became, and her expression grew more serious.
Turning around an overturned wooden bookcase on the table, a metal electric chair, firmly welded to the floor, came into view.
The chair was wrapped in numerous Iron Chains, which securely locked a Zombie to the chair.
His legs were firmly held by iron rings welded to the chair, leaving only his two arms rtively free.
At the moment, his grotesquely elongated arms were limp like caterpirs at his feet, along with the horrifying centipede-like suture marks on his shoulders. In the darkness, they resembled countless wriggling creatures, making the sight increasingly eerie.
The Zombie¡¯s head was slightly tilted back, his mouth slightly open, and his eyes white and vacant, as if he was unconscious.
The girl was clearly taken aback. She quickly nced around, then slowly approached the Long-arm Zombie.
¡°Mr. Long-arm?¡± She prodded the limp arms with her toe, but there was no reaction.
¡°ng!¡±
A sudden noise came from behind her, and the girl instantly turned around.
The darkness behind her remained unbroken, with only the abandoned furniture visible and no sign of anyone else.
But at that moment, an arm suddenly shot out from her side, swiftly wrapping around her neck.
The girl caught a glimpse out of the corner of her eye and immediately ducked, twisting like a fish while turning, her butterfly knife shing toward the figure behind her.
Her reaction was incredibly quick, and in this restricted space, she had a significant advantage.
So, as she turned, a slight smile appeared on her face. ¡°Got you,¡± she murmured.
However, just as the de was about to slice into her target¡¯s abdomen, she felt her foot hit something as her waist twisted¡
¡°Ah!¡±
Caught by surprise and tripping during her turn, she had no time to adjust her posture, no matter how fast her reflexes. She fell hard, while her opponent calmly sidestepped.
¡°Thud!¡±
As shended face-down on the ground, the figure promptly lifted a foot and stepped on her back.
¡°Ugh!¡± the girl groaned. She had seen the figure shift and retract its foot the moment she fell¡
But¡ this can¡¯t be real!
What kind of Zombie would use a trick like tripping someone? Such a crafty and childish tactic; how could a Zombie pull that off?
And why are they so obsessed with stepping on people?
Despite being pinned, the girl had no intention of giving up. She swung her arm, aiming the butterfly knife at the Zombie¡¯s other foot.
To her astonishment, the Zombie seemed to anticipate this move and calmly lifted its foot!
The knife shed through empty air, while the weight pressing down on her back suddenly doubled.
¡°Ugh¡¡± she groaned, struggling to call out, ¡°Help¨C¡±
Before she could finish, a hand pressed down on her Hindbrain, forcing her face back into the ground.
Still gripping the butterfly knife, she iled her arm desperately. ¡°Mmph! Mmph!¡±
Sadly, after just a couple of futile attempts, she felt immense pressure from behind her neck.
Her vision blurred as she was forcefully pinned against the wall.
Chapter 747: A Lot Can Happen In and Out
Chapter 747: A Lot Can Happen In and Out
¡°Cough, cough¡¡±
Her neck was gripped, and her toes were forced to tiptoe, finally showing a trace of fear on the girl¡¯s face.
But apart from fear and tension, her eyes clearly expressed anotheryer of meaning: ¡°This¡ this isn¡¯t right!¡±
She considered herself quite knowledgeable about zombies, but the one in front of her absolutely exceeded her understanding! Judging by the eyes, this wasn¡¯t a Senior Zombie, and by the physical condition, he wasn¡¯t a variation zombie either¡ Yet this seemingly unremarkablemon zombie didn¡¯t have the notorious low intelligence typical of its kind!
Luring the enemy in, creating diversions, attacking from behind, tripping people¡ none of these were things a zombie was supposed to do!
The girl knew she was caught, but she couldn¡¯t figure out why!
To her, the various ¡°collections¡± on this floor were like toys, no matter how unusually one of these toys might behave. But she didn¡¯t expect this particr ¡°ytime¡± would be anything but enjoyable!
She couldn¡¯t help but feel afraid, her body trembling uncontrobly.
This zombie was now standing right in front of her, his blood-red eyes fixed on her¡However, the girl didn¡¯t know that what was actually looking at her wasn¡¯t a zombie, but a young man hidden behind the zombie¡
¡°Scared?¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but shake his head.
Fear was normal; when humans are caught by zombies, their fate is inevitably tragic. With a little imagination, a person might even envision, seconds before dying, how they helplessly watch their own body being torn apart. This kind of death was one of the most horrific for humans, nobody wanted to see themselves be food. And now, this world was practically made for zombies.
Because he had just pressed her firmly to the ground, the girl¡¯s face was covered in dust.
Her wide, frightened eyes made her look quite different from before.
Of course, Ling Mo would never actually tear a girl apart; the most he had ever torn was clothes, never a person¡
¡°This floor probably only has this girl and the people in that room left¡¡± Ling Mo thought for a moment, then suddenly reached into her pocket.
Seeing Ling Mo reach in, the girl stiffened up sharply, her eyes reddening slightly.
¡°Although it¡¯s really embarrassing¡ I really don¡¯t want to be eaten!¡±
Seeing the girl on the verge of tears, Ling Mo was taken aback as well.
¡°Really?¡±
How did she start crying all of a sudden¡
As Ling Mo¡¯s movements stopped, the girl¡¯s tears began to fall even faster.
She didn¡¯t know why this Zombie hesitated, but this meant her tears had an effect, so she couldn¡¯t let them stop!
With tears streaming down her face, the girl stared at Ling Mo, vaguely feeling a glimmer of hope.
¡°Right, right, Zombies don¡¯t cry. Apparently, this Zombie doesn¡¯t understand why my eyes are like fountains!¡±
Seeing the girl cry more intensely, Ling Mo frowned tightly.
He hadn¡¯t even done anything yet, why start crying so soon?
Also, since he had stopped, why had she really started crying instead?
¡°Are teenage girls really this difficult to understand¡¡±
Ling Mo thought for a moment, then reached into his pocket and took something out, opening his hand in front of the girl.
The girl, caught up in her crying, was startled when the Zombie¡¯s hand came towards her face.
In the Zombie¡¯s open palm, there was a candy!
It was the very candy she had thrown earlier to test the situation, and the Zombie had picked it up.
But¡ why would a Zombie put candy in his pocket?
¡°And why would a Zombie give it to me¡ Wait, is this for me?¡±
The girl widened her eyes at the candy, then looked up at the Zombie.
When the Zombie lifted his hand slightly, she finally confirmed her guess.
The candy really was for her!
¡°But why? Why give me candy? Does this mean¡ is this his way of trying to make me stop crying?¡±
The girl stood with her mouth slightly open, her gaze at the Zombiepletely frozen.
She didn¡¯t know what to feel more shocked by-that the Zombie knew how tofort a person, or that she was actually beingforted by a Zombie.
¡°Hmm? You stopped crying? It really worked¡¡±
Ling Mo nodded in satisfaction and casually tucked the candy into the girl¡¯s hat.
As his hand passed by her ear, the girl visibly shuddered.
She now seemed to grasp that this Zombie didn¡¯t intend to eat her¡
¡°You¡ you understand human speech, don¡¯t you?¡± the girl mustered up the courage to ask.
Seeing the Zombie remain silent, she quickly added, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡ I won¡¯t run.¡±
¡°You understand, right? If you can¡¯t speak¡ can you shake your head?¡±
Realizing the Zombie wasn¡¯t making any hostile moves, her bravery slowly returned.
She eventually reverted to her former self; this girl was naturally quite fearless, otherwise, she couldn¡¯t have treated those ¡°collections¡± as toys, nor confronted Ling Mo alone.
One close call made her scared for a moment, but now that she found herself safe, her true nature resurfaced.
¡°¡?¡± Ling Mo was at a loss for words. His goal was the intelligence behind that door, not this girl¡
The best move now would be to knock her out with a p, but hearing her chatter away, Ling Mo got another idea.
¡°Who are you?¡± Ling Mo deliberately slowed his speech, speaking in a low voice.
The girl was initially dumbfounded, then her eyes lit up excitedly as she eximed, ¡°You can speak! Amazing! Is it a Brain Mutant? If he knew about this, he¡¯d be thrilled! But you don¡¯t quite belong on this floor, where are you from?¡±
¡°¡You ask too many questions. Answer me.¡± Ling Mo rolled his eyes.
Girl, your neck is still being held by a Zombie, could you be a bit more serious?
This was a ssic case of a healed wound being forgotten. No wonder she had the nerve to y tricks on this floor with such a thick skin.
¡°Don¡¯t get mad!¡± the girl quickly lowered her voice, sticking out her tongue yfully as she continued, ¡°I¡¯m Lan¡ Just call me Lan Lan. And you? Oh, I forgot, you probably don¡¯t even have a code¡¡±
¡°You really don¡¯t hold back with your words, do you¡¡± Ling Mo thought but didn¡¯t take offense. This Zombie identity seemed quite advantageous now; there¡¯s no way she would ever suspect a Zombie of trying to extract information, right? He considered it and then asked, ¡°Who is this ¡®he¡¯? Why would he be happy for me?¡±
¡°Oh, him! How about this¡ I¡¯ll take you to see him?¡± Lan Lan¡¯s eyes twinkled as she spoke.
Ling Mo found it amusing; this girl was already scheming.
¡°How about it?¡± she asked expectantly.
¡°¡The ¡®he¡¯ she mentioned must be that researcher,¡± Ling Mo mused. To be honest, he was also very curious.
But the fact that this girl dared to propose this suggested she had a n. Once they met the researcher, there¡¯d be a high probability she could escape, potentially turning the table on him.
A girl who could casually think of luring a Zombie was clearly not someone to be underestimated.
¡°By the way, can you tell me how you managed to escape from the Long-arm Zombie¡ no, how you defeated the Long-arm Zombie? Going in anding out again, everything¡¯spletely changed¡¡± Lan Lan¡¯s expression looked quite ¡°innocent.¡±
¡°A lot can happen in and out; sometimes, it¡¯s not surprising to suddenly find an extra child,¡± Ling Mo replied sarcastically.
¡°Um?¡± At that moment, Lan Lan¡¯s expression genuinely looked confused; she had no idea what he was talking about.
Ling Mo nced at the girl and then suddenly yanked her from the wall.
¡°Let¡¯s go see him,¡± Ling Mo said.
Initially frightened, Lan Lan looked surprised and then showed a hint of joy upon hearing this.
Seeing her slightly uplifted lips, Ling Mo¡¯s main body couldn¡¯t help but smile as well.
This time, let¡¯s see who outwits whom¡
Chapter 748: The Screaming Face
Chapter 748: The Screaming Face
Before the action, Ling Mo curiously asked, ¡°How did this Long-arm Zombie get its arms?¡±
He roughly guessed that these might be the two arms lost by the Progenitor Zombie of 101, but he still needed to confirm to be sure.
Lan Lan didn¡¯t suspect anything strange about this. Zombies¡¯ curiosity is part of their nature, and this zombie was just curious in a slightly different way.
She organized her words and exined in a manner that zombies could understand, ¡°They were cut off from another zombie and then attached to this one while they were still fresh¡ But how exactly it seeded, I don¡¯t know.¡±
As she spoke, her tone inevitably became a bit uneasy.
Such things seemed normal to her, but saying it to a zombie felt quite awkward¡
Would he be enraged and seek revenge on behalf of his kind? Lan Lan immediately felt a bit anxious¡
After a few seconds of silence, Ling Mo calmly said, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±
¡°Huh? Okay¡¡± Lan Lan quickly nodded.¡
In the dimly lit corridor, Lan Lan cautiously walked ahead, followed by a zombie with bloodshot eyes.
Lan Lan¡¯s eyes asionally shifted to the side, stealing nces backwards with her peripheral vision.
But aside from the corner of a white coat, she couldn¡¯t see anything.
As they got closer to that door, Lan Lan suddenly whispered, ¡°Um¡ could you maybe consider grabbing my arm or something? Grabbing my neck all the time makes it hard for me to walk, and it¡¯s not convenient for you either, right?¡±
¡°I¡¯m quitefortable,¡± Ling Mo¡¯s dry voice came from behind.
¡°How could that be¡¡± Lan Lan pouted in dissatisfaction, making a grimace. But her tone was still full of pleading, sounding somewhat like she genuinely cared about Ling Mo.
¡°Because you¡¯re short,¡± Ling Mo directly pointed out.
Trying to pull a trick? One sentence dashed your hopes.
And he was indeed telling the truth. Lan Lan was petite, and holding her by the neck felt no different from carrying a small cat.
¡°¡¡± Lan Lan was speechless. She had actually been mocked by a Zombie!
Does he even understand the concept of ¡°life is hard enough without being torn down¡±?
Talking so bluntly, no wonder he is just a Zombie!
¡°Curse you to be a lone Zombie forever!¡± Lan Lan inwardly grumbled.
Whether this Zombie was truly single-minded or was consciously guarding against her, it meant that this Zombie was genuinely not easy to deal with.
But¡ how could a human lose to a Zombie in terms of intelligence?
¡°Even if this Zombie has undergone brain mutations and increased intelligence, his thought processes are still his weak point! Simply put, he¡¯s a brat among Zombies. When faced with a human brat, he still has to submit! The reason I failed just now was because I underestimated him and was careless. Now that I¡¯m prepared, there¡¯s no way I¡¯ll lose to him. A Zombie that doesn¡¯t eat people is not to be feared!¡±
After analyzing the situation, Lan Lan came to this conclusion.
She not only categorized Ling Mo as a ¡°brat¡± but also shamelessly defined herself in the same way.
The only difference was the species¡
¡°¡I hope he doesn¡¯t suddenly get hungry,¡± Lan Lan thought to herself.
Thinking of this, Lan Lan¡¯s expression turned sorrowful again. No matter what, she was indeed at a disadvantage right now¡
In no time, the human and the Zombie arrived at the door. Upon closer inspection, Ling Mo was somewhat surprised to find that it was a semi-automatic security door.
Usually, this door could only be opened with a password, but in case of a power outage, a special key could be used.
Lan Lan extended her hand and skillfully began pressing the code on the keypad.
She moved quickly, so fast that an average person wouldn¡¯t be able to memorize the code in one go.
Actually, during their earlier encounter, Ling Mo had already noticed that Lan Lan was likely a superhuman with enhancement abilities. Her speed and reflexes were quite impressive, and herbat skills were decent. However,pared to someone like Xia Na, who had trained in martial arts since childhood, she was far behind. Even before Xia Na¡¯s infection and mutation, she was much stronger than Lan Lan.
Ultimately, the environment here favored her; otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have been able to treat this ce like her personal yground.
Unfortunately, today she had met her match¡
Lan Lan had just pressed the keypad twice when she felt the Zombie¡¯s grip tighten around her neck. That raspy voice mercilessly sounded again, ¡°Move slower.¡±
¡°¡¡± Lan Lan almost jabbed her fingers into the keypad in frustration. What kind of Zombie is this?
Not only does he need to remember the password, but he also directly makes demands!
¡°me your poor eyesight¡¡± Lan Lan cursed inwardly, biting her lip.
With a bitter expression, she slowly entered a few more digits. Then a faint ¡°click¡± sound was heard.
¡°Open the door,¡± Ling Momanded, his arm still curved, clearly not intending to let Lan Lan easily step inside.
Lan Lan was speechless once more. She sighed resignedly after a moment of silence and slowly pushed open the door.
An rm was positioned on the floor just inside the entrance. If Lan Lan took two more steps, she would step on it.
¡°So there is a trap¡¡± Ling Mo¡¯s main body shook his head, then controlled the Zombie Puppet to say, ¡°Stick to the edge and go in.¡±
At this point, Lan Lan was on the verge of tears. ¡°What kind of Zombie is this!¡±
The level of caution and vignce this Zombie showed hadpletely shattered her worldview, and her attempts at trickery being thwarted every time was getting downright frustrating!
He¡¯s just a Zombie! Unable to outwit a Zombie, she might as well rename herself ¡°Foolish Lan Lan¡±!
¡°I¡¯m sorry, humanity; I¡¯ve disgraced you¡¡± Lan Lan thought miserably.
Behind the door was actually a foyer, with some coats hanging on the wall and even a potted nt in the corner.
But as they reached the nt, its leaves suddenly rustled, and a face emerged from within.
The face looked very human-like but was entirely red, with an expression as if it was in agonizing scream.
Ling Mo was initially startled but then realized it was a flower!
¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Ling Mo wasn¡¯t about to let Lan Lan off the hook and asked her directly.
¡°What?¡± she started to ask, only for her head to be turned and her gaze forcibly directed towards the nt.
Lan Lan pouted in frustration before casually responding, ¡°It¡¯s just a flower he nted when he was bored. It¡¯s actually quite simple: soak the seeds in the virus and water it with blood every day.¡±
Ling Mo felt a chill run down his spine. This nting method was downright twisted!
And what¡¯s the aesthetic value of a flower that blooms so grotesquely?
Watching the flower continuously tremble, as if the human-like face was silently screaming, Ling Mo didn¡¯t want to look at it any longer.
¡°It reacts simrly to a sensitive nt,¡± Lan Lan added, ¡°except it¡¯s more sensitive and reacts to someone approaching. But you shouldn¡¯t touch it, it¡¯s poisonous. Oh, but you can touch it. Want to?¡± she offered enthusiastically.
¡°No thanks,¡± Ling Mo replied, sensing her bad intentions. Even without traps, he wouldn¡¯t touch such a bizarre nt.
After turning past the foyer, arge room came into view.
It was called a room, but the internal environment was quiteplex. It was hard to see its entirety with just a nce; even seeing a single corner clearly was difficult.
Moreover, the room was divided into many small cubicles, making it look very cluttered.
The fluorescent lighting overhead was quite bright, to the point that Ling Mo felt it strain his eyes a bit.
What surprised Ling Mo was Lan Lan¡¯s reaction; she adapted well to the change in lighting. No wonder she could move around so well in the dark¡
This was the heart of the entire Experimental Group, and even the Niepan headquarters.
And the person responsible for fueling that heart was right here¡
¡°Where is he?¡± Ling Mo asked.
¡°Inside,¡± Lan Lan replied nonchntly, but her vague answer didn¡¯t satisfy Ling Mo.
¡°If I call out, he¡¯lle out, right?¡± Ling Mo smiled and said.
Lan Lan was startled for a moment before quickly shaking her head. ¡°You can¡¯t shout! If you do, a lot of people wille to catch you!¡±
¡°I have you in my hands; I¡¯m not afraid,¡± said Ling Mo.
¡°You¡¯re really straightforward! But¡ even if I die, you¡¯re dead too,¡± Lan Lan said, then suddenly realized something was off¡
Right, Zombies aren¡¯t afraid of dying!
Sure enough, Ling Mo didn¡¯t answer and just chuckled.
The sound of hisughter sent chills down Lan Lan¡¯s spine. She bit her lip and said helplessly, ¡°You really can¡¯t shout; he won¡¯t hear you¡¡±
¡°He¡¯s not here?¡± Ling Mo asked.
¡°He is¡ but¡ not in the ce you can see,¡± Lan Lan replied vaguely, but Ling Mo had already started to understand.
So this is just an outer room!
It made sense; the person must be of monumental importance to the Niepan headquarters. Even though he lived dangerously in a ce like this, his living area would at least be secured.
The door was a form of protection, the rm was another, and the hidden inner room was yet anotheryer of security.
This indicated the researcher¡¯s exceptionally high status-so high that even the Progenitor Zombie 101 didn¡¯t get such privileges.
¡°Although the best method might just be to lock him in a cage, considering how he keeps courting death!¡± Ling Mo thought, recalling the various bizarre experiments and that grotesque flower the researcher had grown out of boredom. The biggest danger seemed to be the researcher himself!
¡°Lead the way,¡± Ling Mo pushed her forward, and Lan Lan reluctantly walked deeper along the narrow passage.
Having been forced to tell the truth once more, she was in a foul mood.
The room was eerily quiet, and as they walked further in, the more of those screaming flowers they saw.
Apart from the asional human-face flowers silently popping up, it seemed there was something moving in the shadowy corners as well.
Ling Mo cautiously watched his surroundings, staying alert for any potential traps that could spring at any moment.
Chapter 749: You Tricked Me!
Chapter 749: You Tricked Me!
As the heart of Niepan headquarters, this ce exuded a strange atmosphere at every turn.
Initially, Ling Mo thought those cubicles were for storing files or for office use, but upon closer inspection, he discovered that they were actually filled with walls of documents.
Messy photos and densely packed text exnations covered the walls. In one of the cubicles, Ling Mo even saw a fairly fresh Zombie corpse with a leaf-shaped knife sticking out near the neck.
What stood out the most was the blood-stained note attached to the knife: ¡°Note, to be continued.¡±
Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but twitch the corner of his mouth. This wasn¡¯t like finishing a document and randomly tossing a pen onto the paper!
¡°Is his name Jack?¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but ask.
Lan Lan shook her head, surprised. ¡°Of course not¡¡±
The two carefully navigated for a full two minutes before arriving at another security door.
¡°This can¡¯t be opened from the outside¡¡± Lan Lan said cautiously, ¡°So we have to let him¡¡±Before she could finish her sentence, she watched in disbelief as a hand reached out from her side and knocked directly on the door.
¡°Knock, knock, knock!¡±
As the knocking sounded, Lan Lan felt like she was about to lose her mind.
Was this really a Zombie?!
Couldn¡¯t she get a chance to bluff a little? It was her mistake for not being careful earlier; couldn¡¯t she get a chance to make up for it?
What frustrated Lan Lan the most was that Ling Mo seemed to always grasp the key points of her words directly¡ This wasn¡¯t the kind of thinking pattern a Zombie should have!
However surprised she was, Lan Lan didn¡¯t doubt Ling Mo¡¯s identity.
After all, from his appearance, he was indeed a Zombie. If she had to find a reason, it was probably because his Brain Mutant was exceptionally impressive¡
¡°Knock¡¡±
Seeing no response from inside and Ling Mo about to knock again, Lan Lan couldn¡¯t help but speak up, ¡°Um¡ he might still be mad at me, so¡¡±
Ling Mo remained unmoved and continued knocking.
Lan Lan bit her lip, ¡°How about I call out for him to help you¡¡±
As soon as she finished speaking, she eagerly prepared to shout, her eyes shing with a mix of nervousness and excitement.
¡°¡I¡¯m back¡¡±
Just as she began to shout, Lan Lan felt a hand suddenly tighten around her neck, and the rest of her words were caught in her throat.
Opening her mouth futilely, producing only a choking sound, she watched as Ling Mo knocked on the door twice more. Lan Lan instantly felt a chill run down her spine.
This Zombie¡ was actually using her!
He had clearly seen through her little schemes, but neither exposed them nor stopped her.
As soon as Lan Lan shouted, his purpose was achieved, and naturally, he wouldn¡¯t allow her to continue.
Lan Lan believed that if she had said anything other than what she did, Ling Mo would have prevented her from making any sound at all.
In fact, Lan Lan was indeed trying to send a message. She hadn¡¯t found an opportunity along the way, and knocking on the door presented the best chance so far.
To confuse Ling Mo, she deliberately started with a more normal opening line to make it seem more genuine, but she ended up falling into her own trap instead!
Nothing could be more frustrating!
Ling Mo¡¯s persistent knocking and Lan Lan¡¯s shout eventually got the attention of the person inside.
¡°Click.¡±
As the door suddenly opened, Lan Lan couldn¡¯t help but bite her lip, while Ling Mo disyed a slight smile.
Finally, they were in¡
Ling Mo reached out and pushed the door, which slowly slid open, revealing a messy little suite.
¡°Hmm?¡±
This was not what he had imagined¡
Where was the person who opened the door? Where did they go?
Looking back, he noticed that the door was indeed semi-automatic. There must be a button inside to open it¡
¡°Alright, this works too.¡±
Just as Ling Mo pushed Lan Lan a step inside, a strange smell wafted out of the room.
As it entered his nostrils, the movements of the Zombie Puppet seemed to slow down considerably, and a strong will to resist suddenly emerged.
Ling Mo immediately felt as if his psychic tentacle had entered a swamp, making control much more difficult.
The source of the Interference that slowed down Zombies¡¯ reactions was right here!
At this moment, Lan Lan suddenly raised her elbow and struck hard at Ling Mo¡¯s waist.
She had intended to hit his armpit, but her height only allowed her to reach his waist¡
Under these circumstances, her reaction speed was much faster than Ling Mo¡¯s. With this sudden effort, her chances of escaping were significantly higher.
By the time Ling Mo wanted to strangle her, his body had already instinctively loosened its grip due to the pain.
¡°Clearly, you¡¯re still up to no good!¡±
Ling Mo had been on guard against Lan Lan the entire time, but he hadn¡¯t anticipated that she would create such a perfect opportunity for herself.
However, just as he didn¡¯t foresee this, Lan Lan couldn¡¯t have imagined that this Zombie had abilities beyond mere physical prowess.
Even though the psychic tentacle was slower, it was still much quicker than a physical reaction. Just as Lan Lan¡¯s elbow was about to make contact with the Zombie Puppet, the psychic tentacle struck her psychic light cluster heavily.
What Lan Lan didn¡¯t expect was that in this critical moment, her vision would suddenly go ck. Even though it was just for an instant, it was enough to change the oue.
¡°It¡¯s over¡¡± Lan Lan thought to herself¡
The suite was also divided into an Inner Room and an Outer Room, and even had a Restroom.
The Outer Room housed a desk littered with various papers and books strewn all over the floor. There was even a single bed ced in the corner.
The Inner Room was separated by a frosted ss door and was currently silent.
Through the ss door, Ling Mo could vaguely see a hunched figure bending over,pletely motionless at first nce.
¡°Click, click, click¡¡±
As the room door slowly opened, the first thing Ling Mo saw was an experimental station.
At that moment, the station was cluttered with various items, and a man with graying hair was meticulously working on something with intense concentration.
It was clear that this man was the perverse genius they had heard about¡
Judging by his physique, he was as skinny as a bamboo stick. His cheeks were deeply sunken, making him look about forty to fifty years old.
In a crowd, this man could easily be mistaken for some kind of exhibitionist. His fervent gaze, the excited but slightly twisted expression, the scruffy beard, and the delicate way he handled the experimental subject¡ Especially when he raised the tweezers to his nose and inhaled deeply with a look of intoxication, Ling Mo almost reced the item in his tweezers with some aromatic object in his mind¡
¡°Wait, he just looks a bit unpleasant; you can¡¯t judge a book by its cover¡ But seriously, how does he even resemble Jack?¡±
Ling Mo didn¡¯t recklessly enter the room. To prevent any surprises, he ced one foot against the door and then pulled the pale and defeated Lan Lan in front of him, shouting with authority, ¡°Hey!¡±
The Researcher was absorbed in his sniffing, and when he heard the shout from the door, he didn¡¯t even lift his head. Instead, he just waved his free hand and said, ¡°Quiet.¡±
¡°¡¡± Ling Mo was equally stunned. This was the first time he had encountered such a workaholic. A stranger¡¯s voice appeared in his secret Laboratory, and the guy didn¡¯t even notice!
This man was not just a genius but also aplete lunatic!
This made Ling Mo feel awkward, and Lan Lan was even more embarrassed, wishing she could just bang her head against the wall. Come on, at least look back!
Although Ling Mo had a hostage, he was momentarily at a loss for what to say.
Several seconds passed before the Researcher finally paused.
It was as if he suddenly realized something. After a brief moment of confusion, he slowly turned his head.
At the instant their eyes met, the Researcher still had apletely puzzled look on his face.
Only when he saw Lan Lan, held by Ling Mo, did the Researcher suddenly understand, and he widened his eyes in shock.
However, this scene clearly went beyond hisprehension, so his lips trembled for a long time, but he couldn¡¯t utter a single word.
¡°Uh¡¡±
Ling Mo scratched his nose to break the silence. ¡°I¡¯ve captured her.¡±
The Researcher¡¯s eyes bulged as he processed this information and then nodded.
¡°You¡¯d better stay still too,¡± Ling Mo continued.
Before speaking, he had already scanned the room and noticed multiple rms.
However, he didn¡¯t expect the Researcher to react so dramatically and seem to have no crisis handling ability at all¡
¡°If I had known, I would have just knocked on the door and announced that I had Lan Lan and told him toe out and surrender,¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but think.
The Researcher hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded, ¡°But¡¡±
Just then, he suddenly pped his hand on the table, and arge amount of grey gas sprayed out from a faucet.
The gas appeared abruptly, enveloping the entire room in the blink of an eye.
After doing this, the Researcher¡¯s lips curled into a slight smile, and his gaze toward Ling Mo shifted from horror to curiosity.
With the release of the gas, he seemed to be extremely confident, as if Ling Mo was now trapped with no way out.
¡°These two really share the same temperament!¡± Ling Mo immediately realized that the Researcher wasn¡¯tcking in crisis response skills; he was simply a superb actor!
After seeing hispanion captured by a Zombie, he still managed to put on such a convincing act discretely. That level ofposure was truly terrifying!
But now wasn¡¯t the time for reflection-evidently, this grey gas wasn¡¯t anything good, or else the Researcher wouldn¡¯t be grinning like a cunning old fox.
Ling Mo quickly pulled Lan Lan back, but the Researcher still wore an expression full of confidence.
¡°What? Could inhaling just a little bit of this gas be enough to take someone down?¡± Ling Mo wondered.
However, several seconds passed, and Ling Mo still didn¡¯t feel any unusual effects.
On the contrary, he seemed to handle Lan Lan with even less effort than before¡
¡°Could it be that it takes a few minutes to kick in? That¡¯s unlikely, right?¡± Ling Mo pondered suspiciously.
Seeing that Ling Mo was continuing to retreat, the smile on the Researcher¡¯s face finally froze.
Lan Lan, being held by the scruff of her neck, looked at the Researcher in astonishment, her expression unmistakable: ¡°You tricked me!¡±
Chapter 750: Dark Cuisine
Chapter 750: Dark Cuisine
The Researcher¡¯s expression finally turned tense. He stared at Ling Mo in disbelief while reaching out and pping the faucet twice more.
The grey gas in the room was increasing, but Ling Mo remained standing at the door, nkly watching him.
Although it was impossible to see any expression on the Zombie¡¯s face, the Researcher felt enormous pressure from Ling Mo¡¯s gaze.
Cold sweat had started to break out on his forehead, and his originally pale face had turned bright red.
¡°What on earth is going on?!¡± the Researcher panicked, while Lan Lan waspletely frozen.
The reason she dared to bring Ling Mo here was because of thisst line of defense.
But now, this final measure waspletely ineffective!
Lan Lan¡¯s heart sank instantly, thinking, ¡°I¡¯m done for¡¡±
She couldn¡¯t help but feel her eyes well up at the thought of being torn apart soon.Unable to fathom her bad luck, Lan Lan despaired over her consecutive failures¡ It was like she was courting death herself¡
¡°Impossible! This is impossible! Just inhaling a little bit should knock anyone out. I¡¯ve used it many times before!¡± The Researcher was about to break the faucet from hitting it so much.
Ling Mo, who had beenpletely puzzled, suddenly understood after hearing this.
The problem wasn¡¯t the gas, but himself¡
The Researcher¡¯s earlier confidence was apparent; he clearly had great faith in this gas.
The fact that he used it in such a situation indicated at least two things: one, the gas was harmless to humans, and two, it was supposed to be highly effective¡
Perhaps the moment he released the gas, the Researcher was inwardly gloating and thinking, ¡°Fall!¡±
Unfortunately for him, Ling Mo didn¡¯t so much as flinch! Curious, Ling Mo quickly checked his body for any abnormalities. After a thorough search, an odd expression crept onto his face.
The grey gas did indeed have an effect; in fact, its impact was quite astonishing! The exactposition of the gas was unknown, but once inhaled by Zombies, it induced a hallucination-like state in them. Upon inhtion, the Zombies¡¯ psychic activity immediately encountered issues, rendering them temporarily incapable of resistance.
This method worked wonders on Low-Level Zombies, but for Ling Mo, it wasn¡¯t a problem at all. In fact, it inadvertently helped him!
Initially, due to increased interference, Ling Mo found controlling his Zombie Puppets more difficult. However, with the Zombies themselves being hypnotized, Ling Mo¡¯s psychic tentacles-being an external source of mental energy-found it much easier!
Ling Mo¡¯s control became more efficient, which meant these two people were in even deeper trouble¡
¡°Although this guy¡¯s ability is quite powerful, this gas isn¡¯t very effective on Senior Zombies. But since the main group of Zombies consists of Low-Level ones, this gas is incredibly useful for Survivors¡¡±
Meanwhile, the Researcher was drenched in sweat, his legs even trembling slightly. He nced at Ling Mo again, then turned his gaze towards a red rm nearby.
¡°Don¡¯t move,¡± Ling Mo said sharply, having keenly noticed his movement.
As he spoke, he pulled Lan Lan closer to him. ¡°Or I¡¯ll eat her.¡±
¡°No!¡± The Researcher¡¯s body tensed up instantly. Panicking, he quickly emptied his pockets.
Ling Mo didn¡¯t stop him, and the man didn¡¯t rashly reach into his pockets either, clearly trying to avoid any misunderstanding with Ling Mo.
A bunch of random items fell to the ground. The Researcher carefully squatted down, grabbed a small bag, and shook it in front of Ling Mo.
¡°Here¡ take this, just don¡¯t eat my daughter.¡± The Researcher¡¯s voice was raspy, clearly the result of too much smoking.
Ling Mo nced at the contents of the bag and was at a loss for words.
A piece of gel¡ This Researcher actually offered gel in exchange¡ Did he think Zombies were foodies?
But on second thought, his own group at home did seem to be foodies¡
Wait¡ Daughter?!
These two bore no resemnce to each other!
However, on closer inspection, their personalities were quite simr!
Only a father like this would let his daughter y with Zombies outside¡
¡°Come to think of it, those Zombies outside¡ were they his special amusement park for his daughter?¡±
Ling Mo shuddered at the thought, finding the Researcher¡¯s expression even more perplexing. ¡°I don¡¯t eat this.¡±
The gel didn¡¯t even tempt him, an unusual behavior for a Zombie.
Given the excuse of being a Brain Mutant, Ling Mo didn¡¯t bother maintaining his Zombie facade.
The Researcher looked at Lan Lan nervously, then said, ¡°Then¡eat me!¡±
¡°Who wants to eat you?! If I were to liken it to cooking, your daughter would be undercooked, but you are the epitome of dark cuisine!¡±
Especially since the Researcher had dramatically torn his cor open, exposing his scrawny skin and some mysterious stains¡
Ling Mo felt ufortable and averted his gaze. ¡°Juste out here.¡±
Both the Researcher and Lan Lan were momentarily stunned, surprised at this Zombie¡¯s unexpectedly reasonable behavior.
Also, why had his demeanor be somewhat¡ gentler?
¡°Sit here,¡± Ling Mo said, pulling a chair to the center of the room.
This was to ensure the Researcher¡¯s every move was under Ling Mo¡¯s watchful eye, preventing ess to any other items.
Though he seemedpliant, Ling Mo hadn¡¯t forgotten the strong performance he had given earlier.
The Researcher obediently sat down, while Ling Mo held Lan Lan in front of him.
Seeing his daughter being held like a kitten, the Researcher¡¯s expression wasplex.
On the bright side, the Zombie hadn¡¯t eaten her yet. But on the downside¡ it was still a Zombie!
Still, since this Zombie hadn¡¯t acted immediately, there seemed to be room for negotiation.
¡°So¡ what do you want?¡± the Researcher asked.
¡°I have a few questions,¡± Ling Mo said after a moment of thought. ¡°I want to know everything about myself.¡±
The Researcher paused for a moment, then a look of realization crossed his face. ¡°Oh, I get it¡¡±
¡°He¡¯s a Brain Mutant,¡± Lan Lan interjected.
¡°Noticed that¡¡± the Researcher nodded.
He stared at Ling Mo for a couple of seconds, and then his eyes involuntarily began to light up. ¡°To mutate to this extent while still being so Low-Level, it¡¯s truly remarkable. It¡¯s a pity I didn¡¯t discover you sooner¡ Do you know? Actually, I¡¯m the one who created you! Although I don¡¯t really know how it happened, I am indeed a genius! And you, did you sense a special connection with me, which is why you¡¡±
¡°Who¡¯s asking who here?¡± Ling Mo retorted irritably.
This father and daughter duo truly had unconventional minds. Unless their lives were at stake, they couldn¡¯t seem to stop their brains from spinning!
Especially this Researcher, is this really the time to be excited and proud?! Special connection my foot¡
Ling Mo decided to cut to the chase. ¡°Tell me about the virus and your research.¡±
¡°If I tell you, will you promise not to eat us?¡± the Researcher inquired.
¡°Yes.¡± Ling Mo nodded.
The Researcher eagerly rubbed his hands together and nodded. ¡°Good, as long as you promise!¡±
Even Lan Lan let out a sigh of relief. Not eating them was a start!
As for the details¡ If it were any typical Survivor asking, those details would be top secret. But since it was a Zombie asking, things were different.
Even if he disclosed the information, could the Zombie really run around leaking secrets?
¡°Start with the virus,¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°Ah, the virus¡ To talk about this virus, we must first discuss its origins. But it¡¯s quite odd; this virus seems to have appeared out of nowhere. I initially spected that it might be a mutation of some pre-existing virus, but after various experiments, I found that it truly is a novel virus.¡±
When talking about the virus, the Researcher became very animated, especially when his audience was a Zombie.
¡°Frankly, I¡¯ve been in this field for nearly thirty years, both domestically and abroad, and I¡¯ve never seen a virus like this!¡±
¡°Uh¡ who exactly are you?¡± Ling Mo suddenly asked.
¡°Me? Oh, it¡¯s not worth mentioning. I¡¯m just the deputy director of a branch of the Academy of Sciences here. I oversee a national keyboratory, have published a few papers abroad, served as a guest professor at XX University, and I¡¯m also amittee member of the XX International Committee¡¡± The Researcher spoke nonchntly.
However, Ling Mo tuned out after hearing ¡°deputy director.¡±
Even with the ¡°deputy¡± prefix, it sounded impressive!
No wonder Niepan could develop to this extent; they found an actual living deputy director!
But it was only Ling Mo¡¯s main body that was surprised; his Zombie Puppet remained expressionless.
¡°Oh, go on,¡± Ling Mo said.
The Researcher chuckled awkwardly and continued, ¡°This new type of virus is a highly mutative virus. I think you¡¯ve already seen this in yourself. Its mutations possess endless possibilities, and that¡¯s the most fascinating aspect¡¡±
ording to the Researcher, Niepan¡¯s headquarters focused their studies primarily on how to exploit the virus.
They aimed to harness the virus¡¯s ability to bestow incrediblebat capabilities on creatures, working towards developing bio-weapons that could be controlled by humans.
But that was only one aspect; they also hoped to find a way to eradicate the virus during their experiments.
¡°Is that your hope, or the Boss¡¯s hope?¡± Ling Mo asked.
The Researcher looked at Ling Mo with some surprise and said, ¡°He surely hopes so too; at least he doesn¡¯t want to mutate himself.¡±
¡°Then why are you conducting this research?¡± Ling Mo nced around.
The Researcher held a high status at Niepan¡¯s headquarters, yet his living conditions were quite poor. Even the cigarettes on the table were not of a good brand¡
¡°Because it¡¯s interesting,¡± the Researcher replied with a grin.
Chapter 751: We Can Talk About Life
Chapter 751: We Can Talk About Life
¡°Everyone has different interests, but as for me, I¡¯m only interested in research. For instance, you-I¡¯m genuinely interested in you! Although we¡¯re not getting along very well right now, I¡¯m really pleased to have met you. I¡¯m dying to know what has happened to you¡¡± The Researcher¡¯s eyes gradually became more fervent as he looked at Ling Mo. As he talked, he even started tough foolishly, ¡°I¡¯ve never imagined a day woulde when a Zombie would be interested in my research. It¡¯s incredible!¡±
¡°In reality, there¡¯s nothing incredible about it at all¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself.
Lan Lan also looked at her dad in frustration. Her daughter¡¯s neck was still being squeezed by someone, and he was there pping his hands andughing hysterically!
This isn¡¯t just about not getting along; we¡¯ve essentially been captured!
However, even though this Researcher¡¯s behavior and thoughts seemed a bit mad, he did know quite a lot.
ording to him, when the disaster struck, he was leading a team to attend a seminar at the Medical University. Lan Lan also apanied him as family.
Just two days into the meeting, the Cataclysm broke out. Both he and Lan Lan turned out to be among the luckier ones; neither of them mutated nor immediately became food for the Zombies. On the contrary, Lan Lan awakened her Superpower a few dayster, which increased their survival chances.
But Ling Mo sharply noticed that when the Researcher mentioned Lan Lan¡¯s awakening, the girl hanging on his arm immediately pouted in discontent.
Thinking about the Researcher¡¯s behavior, Ling Mo suddenly felt some sympathy for Lan Lan.She hadn¡¯t been dissected; it must be because of the father-daughter bond!
However, arm pulling and eyelid checking must have happened without exception¡
¡°Maybe it¡¯s because Lan Lan and I are both quite resilient, so we not only saved ourselves but also found many teachers and students, as well as another Schr who was there for the seminar,¡± the Researcher sighed and remarked.
¡°Clearly, it¡¯s because you two are denser than others!¡± thought Ling Mo.
¡°Everyone was quite desperate, and Lan Lan was the only superhuman among us, so surviving was incredibly difficult. However, about ten dayster, things took a turn for the better. A squad of fully-armed Survivors appeared. They found us and even had a list of names, with mine being the first. I felt something was unusual about them, so I paid special attention afterward,¡± the Researcher continued.
Searching for people with a list? And just ten days after the disaster broke out? Ling Mo immediately became interested.
If there were no surprises, this group of Survivors was likely the early formation of Niepan.
¡°They were a small squad at the time, not many people, but very disciplined. Iter realized it was actually a form of fear. I asked them why they had this list and why they specifically sought me out, and they said it was for the future. I didn¡¯t quite understand then, but soon Niepan was established, the Experimental Group was formed, and I knew what they wanted from me. The teachers and students rescued at that time were also assigned to the Experimental Group, and I became the Deputy Team Leader. That Schr who attended the seminar with me became the Team Leader,¡± the Researcher exined.
¡°Why weren¡¯t you the Team Leader?¡± Ling Mo asked curiously.
¡°Being the Team Leader is a hassle. I couldn¡¯t be bothered topete with that old rogue who only chases after fame and fortune,¡± the Researcher said disdainfully.
¡°You¡¯re quite the pervert yourself¡¡± Ling Mo rolled his eyes. How could he self-righteously condemn others¡
The Deputy Team Leader was essentially a nominal position. After joining the Experimental Group, the Researcher became fully immersed in his research and was not very clear on Niepan¡¯s developmental process.
¡°But I think the Big Boss of Niepan must be a very capable person. Think about it: from just over a dozen people initially, to hundredster, and now possibly even thousands. Anything I need, they can find-from mutation snakes to Senior Zombies, and even the Progenitor! Just considering that they were able to find firearms and ammunition at the onset of the disaster and risk their lives to find me shows that the Big Boss has connections and is very determined. He is focused on future development, not just short-term survival.¡±
The Researcher¡¯s eyes shifted from fervor to a rare hint of dread as he continued, ¡°Iter heard that the Big Boss sacrificed seventeen people toe find me. These were the original Survivors who had been with him from the start, but they all died one by one on the way to the Medical University. If he weren¡¯t a Superhuman himself, he likely wouldn¡¯t have been able to keep them under control. Sadly, those people had no choice but to follow him; without him, they would have been dead anyway.¡±
His tone became eerie, and he spoke with a mysterious air, ¡°But even so, those people had weapons and could have easily killed him. So, tell me, how did he manage to keep them in check?¡±
Ling Mo felt a chill in his heart and shook his head.
¡°Well, I don¡¯t know either¡ Don¡¯t be mad at me. What I mean is, it shows that he¡¯s a ruthless person,¡± the Researcher concluded.
Seeing Ling Mo remaining silent, the Researcher suddenly rolled his eyes and said, ¡°If he found out about your existence, he¡¯d definitely dissect you. But if I keep you hidden¡¡±
¡°Wouldn¡¯t you still dissect me?¡± Ling Mo asked, rolling his eyes.
¡°Why would I dissect you? You¡¯re not physically mutated, right? A brain dissection would be a waste too, so we could talk about life instead¡ I could introduce myself first; you can call me Old Lan¡¡±
Old Lan¡¯s tone made Ling Mo¡¯s skin crawl. This person¡¯s interests were definitely off.
¡°Well, you are a rather creative and capable pervert,¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°Is that supposed to be apliment?¡± Old Lan asked.
Ling Mo stared at Old Lan, with a slight smirk forming on his lips.
While sneaking into the Experimental Group, he had only intended to look at some experiment Reports and find the Progenitor.
But upon discovering this Researcher, Ling Mo had other ideas.
The crazy n that had already formed in his mind now floated to the surface.
¡°Actually¡¡± Ling Mo decided to go all out and chose the most outrageous thing, ¡°I¡¯ve regained some of my humanity.¡±
¡°Wha-what?!¡± As expected, Old Lan jumped up immediately at those words.
¡°I didn¡¯t hear that wrong, did I?¡± Old Lan looked like he was about to pounce. ¡°I¡¯ve been researching this for a while and have only scratched the surface. How did you¡?¡±
¡°Scratched the surface!¡± Ling Mo immediately caught that term.
So, he had also been researching Zombies regaining their humanity!
Even a mere breakthrough would be better than making no progress at all!
¡°Look, I didn¡¯t eat her, nor did I eat what you gave me,¡± Ling Mo said calmly, trying to keep hisposure.
¡°Right¡ right! And Zombies don¡¯t lie!¡± Old Lan¡¯s expression grew more excited, constantly rubbing his hands together. ¡°Why didn¡¯t I figure it out before? Was it because those Zombies were too weak? Were they just too stupid?¡±
¡°Why are you ming the Zombies¡¡± Ling Mo replied, speechless.
¡°No, you must stay with me¡ Here¡¯s the n! I¡¯ll secretly hide you here. I¡¯ll give you food, and¡ I can even teach you research! I can help you be stronger, understand yourself better!¡± Old Lan said urgently.
¡°Are you crazy? He¡¯s a Zombie!¡± Lan Lan shouted.
¡°Lan Lan, do you know how rare this opportunity is? I¡¯ve always wanted to research this; it might help me understand the nature of Zombies! Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll move you to another building. You¡¯ll be safe¡¡± Old Lan hastily reassured her.
Ling Mo hadn¡¯t expected Old Lan to be this insane, but it showed his dedication.
This person had truly gone mad in his pursuit of research¡
¡°That¡¯s impossible!¡± Ling Mo rejected firmly. He wasn¡¯t someb rat sent for dissection. ¡°But we cane up with apromise.¡±
¡°What¡¯s that?¡± Old Lan¡¯s face lit up with renewed energy after a moment of disappointment.
¡°Why don¡¯t youe with me?¡± Ling Mo managed to force a smile.
Old Lan¡¯s expression froze instantly. A few secondster, he awkwardly twisted his mouth. ¡°That¡¡±
Ling Mo wasn¡¯t in a rush. He was convinced that this maniac couldn¡¯t resist the temptation.
Just like some people love money so much that they¡¯ll jump off a cliff for it without hesitation.
And to Old Lan, Ling Mo was a gold mine, something he couldn¡¯t ignore.
¡°Take your time to think about it. By the way, what was that thing that slowed my reaction down?¡± Ling Mo asked.
Old Lan was still in a daze. Upon hearing the question, he merely raised his hand and pointed.
Ling Mo, carrying Lan Lan, walked over and opened the cab, revealing a semi-congealed blood-red gel.
¡°What is this?¡± Ling Mo examined it closely, turning it over in his hand.
Lan Lan, feeling somewhat frustrated, replied, ¡°It was extracted from a mutated Zombie. Itsts a long time but needs to be stored for a while before it takes effect. Even if you take it now, the Interference won¡¯t immediately go away.¡±
Ling Mo felt a slight tingle in his palm and was d it wasn¡¯t his main body handling this stuff.
¡°Got it,¡± Ling Mo said, putting the gel into a small bag, wrapping it a couple of times, and then tucking it into his pocket.
Although Lan Lan hadn¡¯t turned around, she noticed Ling Mo¡¯s actions and appeared conflicted. ¡°I mean, what kind of humanity have you actually regained?¡±
¡°Just the usual,¡± Ling Mo replied calmly.
He positioned Lan Lan to the side and mentally connected with the master ball.
At this point, the master ball was already on the Fifth Floor¡
The master ball hid in the shadows while shlight beams swept back and forth below.
Two guards were searching each side of the Corridor with their shlights.
Not far away were two Lab Assistants. One of them, looking anxious, asked, ¡°Have you found anything?¡±
¡°Not yet!¡± one guard replied and couldn¡¯t help but mutter under his breath, ¡°That damn kid was right about something being up. How did I get so unlucky? But someone breaking in¡ that¡¯spletely impossible¡¡±
Chapter 752: Variations Under the Night
Chapter 752: Variations Under the Night
Just as two guards passed with their shlights, a red dot suddenly flickered on the Ceiling.
However, neither of the two noticed the anomaly above their heads; their gazes remained wandering aimlessly on the ground.
A few secondster, a tiny red Jellyfish mysteriously appeared on a door they had just walked past.
When it first entered the Niepan headquarters, the master ball looked like just a rubber Toy, with nothing special about it. But now, it appeared crystalline, like an exquisite piece of art carved from crystal, with a droplet of blood seemingly frozen in the center, emitting a Red Glimmer from within.
After consuming 101 and the Long-arm Zombie earlier that night, the master ball had gained a substantial amount of nutrients. Especially from 101, who, though no longer intimidating, was still a Progenitor Zombie with a high virus content in his body. After absorbing them, the master ball had reached a critical point of another evolution.
At this moment, under Ling Mo¡¯s Control, the master ball was firmly attached to the door, beginning to slowly contract its body.
After contracting to its limit, it slowly began to expand again, much like breathing.
But what it exhaled wasn¡¯t gas, but threads formed of mental energy!
These threads were invisible to ordinary people, but to those with mental abilities, they emitted a faint white glow.Centered around the master ball, these glowing threads spread out like a rapidly weaving web.
Meanwhile, Ling Mo, sitting against the wall, suddenly frowned, beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.
The psychic link between him and the master ball was supported by just one psychic tentacle, which was further split inside the master ball¡¯s body, one part of it controlling a Zombie Puppet.
The Zombie Puppet had to stay inactive, as Old Lan and his daughter were crucial parts of the n. But to control all these threads of mental energy, Ling Mo had to split the master ball¡¯s half of the tentacle once again.
This split required dozens more!
If it weren¡¯t for the master ball acting as an energy ry, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t have managed such a feat from hundreds of meters away.
The process of splitting the Tentacle was like forcibly breaking a single thought into multiple parts. And that wasn¡¯t all-each part had to be put into action simultaneously.
It was simr to how many people can draw a square with one hand and a circle with the other. But what if both hands were writing two different essays at the same time?
Or even more challenging, holding several pens between the fingers and writing eight different essays simultaneously?
Such a task is headache-inducing just to think about, let alone to perform.
What Ling Mo was doing was akin to this challenge. Each time a Tentacle split, it would intertwine with a thread of mental energy. And that wasn¡¯t the end of it; he had to control each Tentacle to perform different tasks simultaneously, which was where the trueplexityy.
Within seconds, Ling Mo felt like his head was about to explode.
At this critical moment, his already condensed psychic light cluster began to fluctuate violently, providing the necessary support for his enormous mental consumption.
¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±
Simultaneously, within the Dormitory Building, someone suddenly woke up from their bed, opening their eyes to the surrounding darkness.
This person hesitated slightly, then threw off the covers and slowly walked to the door.
When they held the door handle, they paused briefly but eventually opened the door¡
When the white light on that room door turned bloody red, it signified that Ling Mo¡¯s splitting and merging hadpleted.
The Tentacles paused for a moment and then started moving. They extended rapidly along the Corridor and walls, spreading in all directions.
One Tentacle followed the Keyhole, directly entering the room where the master ball was.
Other Tentacles, upon reaching certain spots, drilled directly into the floor.
This task was undoubtedly a significant mental strain for Ling Mo, but he had a personal battery!
¡°No brand of batteries canpare; the master ball really is one battery stronger than ten!¡±
Although this scene was eerie, it happened entirely in silence. The four people on the same floor continued walking around,pletely oblivious.
¡°I still don¡¯t understand how the Key just disappeared. And besides, the Key I was holding wasn¡¯t supposed to be that one. How did it end up with me?¡± The Lab Assistant stopped in front of a door, looking frustrated.
Another person sighed, ¡°Did you drop it in the toilet or something?¡±
¡°How could that happen!¡± the Lab Assistant eximed angrily.
¡°Well, I can¡¯t think of any other exnation unless¡ a ghost took it from you¡¡± As they spoke, the person¡¯s expression suddenly became uneasy. ¡°Hey, speaking of ghosts, when I was smoking alone on the stairs earlier, I vaguely saw a shadow¡¡±
¡°A shadow? Are you trying to say you saw a ghost?¡± the Lab Assistant rolled his eyes and said.
¡°Of course not¡¡± The person was confused themselves. They initially thought it was a hallucination, but now that the Key had inexplicably disappeared, they couldn¡¯t help but wonder if there was some connection.
The Lab Assistant was already feeling frustrated, and now theirpanion had started talking about shadows.
What kind of shadows could there be in this building?
¡°Damn it! Such bad luck!¡± The Lab Assistant, holding in a breath of frustration, lifted their foot to kick the door.
Just before their foot could hit the door, there was a sudden ¡°thud¡± sound.
And the sound came from right behind the door!
The Lab Assistant was startled, their kick halted mid-air, causing them to wobble and almost fall.
The other person didn¡¯t notice this and asked curiously, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡±
¡°That¡ the door¡ it just made a sound!¡± The Lab Assistant pointed at the door, still in shock.
¡°¡¡± The person paused, then looked at the Lab Assistant as if they were crazy,ughing, ¡°Really? I just mentioned ghosts, and now you¡¯re trying to scare me. How childish.¡±
¡°I¡¯m not joking with you!¡± the Lab Assistant said defensively. Just as they finished speaking, the door suddenly shook again.
This time the other person saw it too but still furrowed their brows, not fully understanding.
The door only shook slightly, which was unusual but not exactly terrifying.
The Lab Assistant swallowed, slowly moving closer to the door.
¡°By the way, isn¡¯t this the room with the Experimental Subject?¡± the other person suddenly asked.
¡°Yeah, but the door is locked from the inside, and the Experimental Subject can¡¯t possibly break free. Too bad I lost the Key¡¡± The Lab Assistant turned his head, preparing to press his ear against the door to listen carefully. Despite his words, he couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that something was off. A door doesn¡¯t just move on its own, right?
Just then, out of the corner of his eye, he saw something that made his blood run cold.
The door handle was slowly turning!
At the same time, a faint sound came from behind the door. But this slight noise was enough to freeze both Lab Assistants in their tracks.
¡°Click.¡±
That was the sound of the lock being opened!
The Lab Assistant was dumbfounded. How could this be possible?
The door was locked from the inside, unless someone used a Key to open it from the outside¡ Wait!
The Key!
Could someone have taken the Key?
Moreover, did someone use that Key to open the door while they were searching for it?
The Lab Assistant was stunned. They had been busy looking for the Key and didn¡¯t think to check if the Laboratory doors were actually locked.
It was simple. First, the Key couldn¡¯t have fallen inside the Laboratory. Second, without the Key, how could they open the doors?
As for someone else taking the Key¡ how could anyone else have gotten into the building?
Yet the scene before him shattered all his assumptions.
Not only was there someone else in the building, but this person had opened the door right under their noses and entered the Laboratory!
¡°Wait, with all those guards outside, no one saw anyonee in. I haven¡¯t seen anyone else either. Besides, the door didn¡¯t open earlier. Why now?¡± The Lab Assistant¡¯s thoughts were in disarray; he couldn¡¯tprehend how all of this was happening.
¡°Squeak¡¡±
As he saw the door slowly open, revealing a dark gap, the Lab Assistant suddenly felt a chill down his spine. He quickly retreated, shouting in a panicked voice, ¡°Run!¡±
He saw it! In the darkness, those red eyes!
Hispanion regained his senses instantly. After a reflexive scream, he turned to shout, ¡°Help¡¡±
But before he could fully call out, it was as if his throat was suddenly clenched shut, and he went silent.
At that moment, the other Lab Assistant turned around, his eyes widening in shock, his hands and feet instantly turning icy cold.
In the Corridor ahead, an Experimental Subject, drenched in blood, stood there staring nkly at them.
In its hand, it held a limp figure which, upon closer inspection, was one of the guards!
The guard¡¯s eyes were tightly shut, with an expression of terror still on his face. It was unclear whether he was dead or alive.
As if that wasn¡¯t horrifying enough, more Zombies began emerging from the corner of the Corridor!
These Zombies weren¡¯t moving quickly; their movements were even somewhat stiff. But to see them shuffling out one after another in the silence was utterly nightmarish!
Both Lab Assistants felt their bodies go limp, their hair standing on end.
What was going on? Why had all the Zombies suddenlye out?
There was no time to ponder this because a more terrifying sound came from behind them.
¡°Bang!¡±
That was the sound of the door being yanked open and smashing against the wall!
Despite being ustomed to seeing Zombies, interacting with them, and conducting numerous experiments, feeling a Zombie standing right behind them was apletely different experience. Their minds went nk, and their legs started trembling uncontrobly.
¡°Plop!¡±
The sound of Liquid dripping onto the ground was so crisp that it seemed to echo directly in their brains.
Was it saliva?
¡°Help¡ help¡¡±
This was thest sound the Lab Assistant made before everything went ck, and he copsed to the ground silently.
The other Lab Assistant heard the thud of hispanion hitting the ground and promptly fainted.
Chapter 753: Just Before the Explosion
Chapter 753: Just Before the Explosion
¡°Already passed out?¡±
Ling Mo was just about to control the zombie to take another swing when he noticed the person had already fallen unconscious.
It¡¯s not surprising his mental resilience is so weak; although these Experimental Group members deal with zombies, those zombies are entirely incapable of resistance.
To suddenly see these Experimental Subjects moving freely must have scared him silly.
Ling Mo had no intention of killing them. After dragging them aside, he controlled all the zombies to go downstairs.
It was just past 3 a.m., and the Niepan headquarters waspletely silent.
Only the guards were still diligently at their posts, boredly watching their surroundings.
No one realized that right behind them, right under their noses, the entire Laboratory Building had transformed from the heart of Niepan headquarters into a ticking time bomb.
And the fuse had already been lit¡¡°Ling-Ge¡¯s signal came through,¡± Xia Na suddenly stopped in her tracks in a dimly lit corridor, whispering.
Ye Lian and Yu Shiran immediately exchanged nces. Another signal?
¡°There¡¯s been a change in ns,¡± Xia Na slyly grinned, ¡°We have some funing up.¡±
¡°Fun¡¡± Ye Lian mulled over the word, vaguely feeling it didn¡¯t quite sound like something Ling Mo would say.
¡°Great!¡± Yu Shiran nodded vigorously, her eyes instantly lighting up with excitement.
She had already grown bored of wandering around these buildings¡
What was so interesting about those messy zombies, anyway?
But fun was different. Anything that Xia Na found fun was bound to be interesting!
Xia Na smiled at her and said, ¡°Calm down, your eyes are changing color.¡±
¡°Hmph, are you being serious?¡± Yu Shiran snorted, refusing to back down.
But in reality, she involuntarily stepped back, putting some distance between herself and Xia Na.
She didn¡¯t dare provoke Ye Lian, but her greatest fear was still Xia Na. Compared to her, even the Sausage Humans felt more approachable¡
¡°No, he¡¯s the worst!¡± Yu Shiran quickly shook her head angrily.
Fortunately, Xia Na¡¯s attention had already shifted to the main matter at hand: ¡°In any case, the essence of what we do doesn¡¯t change, it¡¯s about coordinating inside and out. Ling-Ge mentioned that when the situation inside changes, our approach outside needs to adapt as well.¡±
¡°Ah¡ I understand,¡± Ye Lian nodded. She paused for a moment, then hesitantly asked, ¡°So¡ which method are we using now?¡±
¡°¡,¡± Xia Na was momentarily stunned, ¡°Ye Lian, we¡¯re definitely not talking about the same thing¡¡±
¡°Really?¡± Ye Lian looked puzzled.
The corridor fell silent, but a few secondster, they suddenly heard unclear footstepsing from downstairs.
As the sound drew closer, Xia Na¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, ¡°The first thing we need to do is deal with these dorm supervisors.¡±
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Meanwhile, Ling Mo, having delivered the signal, shifted his perspective back to the Zombie Puppet.
Only two or three minutes had passed, so the situation in the room remained unchanged.
Old Lan was still sitting in the chair, deep in thought, while Lan Lan looked helpless as she was held by him.
This girl really had a strong nerve. When Ling Mo shifted his focus, he almost spit out in surprise.
She was actually ying with her fingernails, utterly bored, despite being held by a zombie!
But this also indicated that they hadn¡¯t sensed anything unusual, nor did they know that Ling Mo¡¯s attention had been elsewhere.
¡°So, have you thought it through?¡± Ling Mo observed for a moment, then broke the silence.
His question made Old Lan sit up straight immediately, and Lan Lan¡¯s expression turned tense as she let out a breath.
Old Lan took a deep breath, grabbed a handful of hair, then raised his head, his expression uncertain as he asked, ¡°If I follow you, how will we live? And if I leave, Lan Lan can¡¯t stay here either. I don¡¯t care about myself, but having Lan Lan stay with zombies¡ To be honest, I don¡¯t trust your instincts. You will continue to evolve, and each evolution is dangerous. I can¡¯t help but think about these things.¡±
He clearly found it hard to figure out, even his eyes were a bit red.
But hearing this, Ling Mo revealed a slight smile.
As expected, Old Lan¡¯s curiosity was even greater than a cat¡¯s; he was already tempted.
But in the face of such a significant and risky decision, he had to consider his daughter.
¡°I have ns,¡± Ling Mo said, presenting his prepared argument, ¡°but I can¡¯t tell you now.¡±
¡°But what if you¡¯re tricking me?¡± Old Lan gritted his teeth and asked.
¡°That depends on how you interpret it,¡± Ling Mo replied.
Having figured out Old Lan¡¯s weak point, Ling Mo¡¯s attitude became much more casual.
His identity was the biggest decoy, not fearing that the big fish wouldn¡¯t bite.
¡°Dad¡¡± Lan Lan finally addressed him seriously, but her eyes were filled with obvious hesitation andplexity.
Of course, she knew what her father was pursuing, and she knew that this opportunity was indeed too rare to pass up.
¡°The door to the new world may be open, but don¡¯t just walk through it without thinking. Really think it through,¡± Lan Lan said urgently.
Ling Mo felt exasperated. How could this girl describe it so wildly¡
What¡¯s this about a new world? Where is this door?
¡°Yes¡¡± Old Lan¡¯s eyes shed with a hint of hope.
Seeing this expression on Old Lan¡¯s face, Lan Lan sighed deeply.
She tried hard to lift her head, looking at Ling Mo: ¡°Tell us, what exactly are your ns?¡±
¡°I¡¯ll definitely make sure you¡¯re safe. If I had ill intentions, I could just take you by force; could you resist?¡± Ling Mo stated candidly.
Lan Lan was momentarily stunned, then rolled her eyes and let out a heavy scoff.
Old Lan¡¯s eyes brightened. Yes! This zombie couldpletely tear them apart or take them away by force; why bother negotiating?
With this thought, Old Lan¡¯s mind became even more enthusiastic.
What kind of zombie was this? This was a zombie capable of luring humans!
Just this fact alone proved its humanity!
If he could team up with this kind of zombie, he might be able to find the source of the virus¡
¡°I won¡¯t make you live with zombies either, don¡¯t worry,¡± Ling Mo added.
Old Lan didn¡¯t quite understand what that meant.
But his expression had already turned fervent, and his mouth opened slightly, almost exposing a hint of a smile.
¡°Madman.¡±
The word simultaneously popped into the minds of both Ling Mo and Lan Lan¡
¡°When are we leaving?¡± After a moment, Old Lan nervously asked.
¡°No rush.¡± Ling Mo then turned to look around the room, quickly fixing his gaze on the faucet, ¡°Why don¡¯t you pack some bags first?¡±
Lan Lan was initially stunned, then she remembered how Ling Mo took the gel, and her face immediately showed a hint of disdain.
¡°You¡¯re not at all like a zombie!¡± Lan Lan said.
¡°Want to try me?¡± Ling Mo blinked and said.
¡°¡¡±
Meanwhile, in the lobby in front of the Laboratory Building, a few guards stood on duty.
These guards were responsible for watching over three buildings, but they had all gathered in one spot.
From 2 to 4 AM, that was when people were in their deepest sleep.
These guards were among Niepan headquarters¡¯ innermost securityyer, and their workload was the lightest.
Everyone appeared a bit fatigued, naturally bing morex.
Several of them gathered to smoke, with one leaning against the wall, squinting at the others and saying, ¡°Do you think those two are cking off?¡±
¡°Could be¡¡± another guard yawned and replied.
¡°If I had known, I would have gone too. My legs are numb from standing,¡± another guard remarked, ¡°At least there aren¡¯t any drafts over there; it¡¯s freezing here.¡±
¡°Watch out for the captain¡¯s wrath,¡± someone chuckled.
¡°Whoever rats us out is an idiot. Besides¡ ah ah¡¡± That previous guard let out another yawn before continuing, ¡°It¡¯s the same every day¡¡±
His words prompted moreughter: ¡°You¡¯re not trying to sneak a nap, are you? Just say it; I¡¯m not covering for you.¡±
¡°Right, right, unless you offer a pack of smokes each.¡±
¡°Why don¡¯t you just rob me!¡± The guard cursed, ¡°You guys are worse than zombies!¡±
As he spoke, he wobbled around and mumbled, ¡°Forget it, I¡¯d rather get some fresh air¡¡±
But before he could finish, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.
Chapter 754: Chaos
Chapter 754: Chaos
A guard stood still, staring with some confusion in the direction of the Laboratory Building.
Because the Experimental Group members had requested assistance, the door, which should have been tightly closed, now had a dark crack in it.
But as the guard turned around, he vaguely felt a gaze on him.
Was there someone behind the door? And had that person just been observing them from the gap?
¡°Was it those two? Or someone from the Experimental Group?¡± The guard frowned.
He hadn¡¯t considered any other possibilities. They had gathered together earlier, but the hall was empty and there was no way anyone could have snuck in without them noticing.
Moreover, all the Niepan members would receive a warning and wouldn¡¯t recklesslye to this ce.
However, just as the guard was about to go over and check, the gap in the door suddenly wobbled.
Immediately following that, with a soft creaking sound, the door slowly opened wider.The guard kept his eyes fixed on it, watching the gap gradually erge.
This scene felt odd to him; why would anyone open the door entirely just to step out?
¡°Squeak, squeak, squeak¡¡±
As soon as the door fully opened, a patch of darkness appeared in the guard¡¯s line of sight.
He squinted, trying to see what was inside.
A few secondster, he vaguely heard footsteps, and a shadowy figure began to emerge from the darkness.
Not just one, but many figures¡
¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± The guard was taken aback.
When the leading figure appeared fully at the door, suddenly looking up, the guard¡¯s expression changed abruptly.
He felt weak all over and instinctively reached for his gun.
¡°Roar!¡±
A beastlike roar echoed through the entire hall!
The silence of the Niepan headquarters was shattered!
In a survivor camp with many superhumans and strong firepower, dozens of zombies wouldn¡¯t pose much of a problem.
But when these zombies burst out from within, it was apletely different issue.
At this time, it was still the middle of the night, and many people had no idea what was happening as they woke from their sleep.
And just crawling out of bed, Captain Song was already on the verge of going crazy.
Zombie attack? But where exactly did these zombiese from?!
The Experimental Group? But weren¡¯t the Experimental Group¡¯s zombies always securely contained?
However, there¡¯s no time to worry about the cause now. The priority is how to handle the situation!
These zombies arrived suddenly and, more terrifyingly, with incredible agility!
After swiftly taking down the first group of guards, they scattered throughout the entire headquarters.
Smoke quickly began to billow from some areas, and many people were forced to rush out of their rooms.
Most of the guards were urgently dispatched to protect the senior management, while the remaining guards had to face zombies wielding guns!
At first, Captain Song thought he had misheard.
Zombies wielding guns? This had to be a joke!
But as the gunfire continued, Captain Song¡¯s face darkened.
This was a group of zombies that were organized, had a n, and could shoot!
He could hardly believe it himself, but the zombies were clearly behaving unusually!
The only exnation was that these zombies had undergone various modifications by the Experimental Group and could no longer be judged by the standards ofmon zombies.
Captain Song recalled a report from a guard: ¡°Thankfully, their aim is terrible¡¡±
What kind of blessing is that?! Their aim might be poor, but their agility far surpasses that of humans!
Moreover, for some reason, they were deliberately avoiding the heavily fortified points!
Was that just a coincidence?!
The guards couldn¡¯t take them down quickly, and everyone was forced to flee from their rooms.
Every face wore the same expression: What on earth is going on?!
Called in for questioning by the senior management, Captain Song was just as confused.
He didn¡¯t know either!
¡°Hurry and rescue the Deputy Team Leader of the Experimental Group!¡±
This was the first urgent order issued by the Big Boss after being safely secured.
Leading the team, of course, was Captain Song, but he couldn¡¯t muster any more guards.
As he rushed towards the Dormitory Building, it was already in chaos inside.
Many people had already run downstairs, and at that moment, Ling Mo¡¯s main body shouldered his backpack and gently opened the door.
But the instant the door swung open, he froze.
At the doorway, two people were in a standoff¡
Mu Chen had a knife pressed against the other person¡¯s neck, while the other person¡¯s gun was pointed at his abdomen.
Fortunately, they lived in a rtively secluded corner, and with arge number of superhumans out on missions, this floor waspletely deserted.
The one holding the gun was a woman. When she heard the door open, her expression became panicked, and now she was looking at Ling Mo in surprise.
¡°Ling-Ge, you came¡ just in time¡¡± Mu Chen¡¯s movements were strenuous, and his face reddened as he spoke.
The woman bit her lip, a strange look shing in her eyes.
But the next second, she suddenly felt dizzy, and when she regained her senses, her hands were empty.
Even Mu Chen hadn¡¯t reacted in time; he just saw Ling Mo extend his hand and directly take the gun from the woman¡¯s hand.
At that moment, his whole body tensed up, considering the gun had been pointed at him!
Could you give me a heads-up?!
Ignoring Mu Chen¡¯s look, Ling Mo unceremoniously pointed the gun at the woman¡¯s head and asked, ¡°Why is it you again? What are you doing at my door with a gun?¡±
When he and Mu Chen had first entered Niepan headquarters, this woman had been the one to use psychic power to probe him.
Although he had only seen her from a distance, Ling Mo recognized her instantly.
The woman remained silent, her expression bing increasinglyplex.
She had sensed an unusual psychic fluctuation in the middle of the night and stepped out to investigate, following the fluctuation to Ling Mo¡¯s door.
Unfortunately, before she could do anything, Mu Chen, who had been keeping watch from the next room, suddenly rushed out.
As a result, she was restrained and now personally caught by Ling Mo.
The woman¡¯s thoughts became peculiar; if the headquarters hadn¡¯t been in turmoil, she would definitely have questioned them.
But now¡
¡°I¡¯m just taking a walk,¡± the woman said, pursing her lips.
She didn¡¯t expect Ling Mo to believe her, but she could continue to make up excuses.
Ling Mo just stared at her, thought for a moment, and then gave Mu Chen a look.
Mu Chen understood immediately, nodded, and knocked her unconscious.
The woman didn¡¯t even make a sound before her eyes rolled back and she went limp.
¡°Did you do this?¡± Mu Chen asked as he set the woman down.
Themotion downstairs was loud, with mes visible in many ces, signaling that something big was happening.
¡°I knew you weren¡¯t sneaking around!¡± Mu Chen said angrily.
He had no idea what was going on, only that the headquarters had suddenly fallen into chaos.
¡°Alright, let¡¯s go,¡± Ling Mo said, ncing at the woman again. ¡°Drag her along.¡±
¡°Why me¡¡± Mu Chen grumbled, suddenly looking at the door behind Ling Mo. His face changed instantly. ¡°Damn, you set a fire here too!¡±
¡°You set one too,¡± Ling Mo replied matter-of-factly.
There weren¡¯t many people in the Dormitory Building, with most of them observing themotion downstairs.
Although these superhumans had strongbat abilities, with bullets flying outside and the chaos everywhere, few would recklessly go out.
Captain Song had just reached the entrance when he heard a shout from above: ¡°Fire! Run!¡±
With that shout, the people below panicked.
A few individuals ran past Captain Song, looking up at the building.
¡°Damn! It¡¯s smoking!¡±
¡°It really is on fire!¡±
Hearing these exmations, the crowd gathered below was momentarily stunned and then began to scatter outside.
In the darkness, Captain Song saw numerous figures fleeing but couldn¡¯t get them to stop.
With fires breaking out everywhere, the core area was no longer safe, and the only option was to escape to the open ground outside.
¡°Damn! This ce is on fire too!¡±
At this point, Ling Mo and Mu Chen also ran down from upstairs, one carrying a backpack, the other dragging the woman, making them quite conspicuous.
Captain Song squeezed through the crowd and immediately spotted the two.
¡°These two oddballs even brought their luggage!¡±
He was deeply impressed by Mu Chen¡¯s performance and quickly made his way over, blocking their path.
¡°Don¡¯t rush off,e with me to rescue people! I¡¯ll count it toward your contribution points!¡±
Chapter 755: Three Ostriches
Chapter 755: Three Ostriches
Ling Mo and Mu Chen were thest to run out, and they certainly stood out. When Captain Song called out, Mu Chen¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and he silently clenched his knife handle.
He looked at Ling Mo with a tense expression, wondering what Ling Mo nned to do next.
On their way down, Mu Chen had asked many questions, but Ling Mo, as usual, avoided answering most of them. As a result, Mu Chen had been busy setting fires all the way, and still had no idea what had actually happened.
But there was one question Ling Mo did answer.
¡°What do we do now?¡±
¡°Run away¡¡±
It was maddening!
But since Ling Mo had made the decision, it meant he had already obtained what he was looking for at the Niepan headquarters.
Mu Chen could hardly believe that Ling Mo had seeded so quickly. Not only that, but he had also caused such a hugemotion! Who knew what kind of trouble Ling Mo had stirred up inside¡But no matter what, Xu Shuhan was saved!
And those arrogant headquarters members¡ they could all go shove it!
Mu Chen felt a sense of relief, but also a sense of tension. Even though the inside was chaotic, escaping would still be difficult, as there were two moreyers of defense outside.
And now, they were being blocked again¡
Hearing about the contribution points, two members stopped but didn¡¯t dare to approach recklessly.
Captain Song shouted, ¡°I need five people to go with me to the Experimental Group! One hundred contribution points for each!¡±
He then turned to look at Ling Mo and Mu Chen, finally fixing his gaze on Ling Mo¡¯s face: ¡°You¡¯re a psychic probe, right? You have toe.¡±
Mu Chen immediately understood. No wonder this guy was targeting them, he remembered that Ling Mo had mental abilities.
Zombies could pop up anywhere, and there might still be some left in the Laboratory Building. Plus, with smoke everywhere, having a mental ability superhuman was like carrying a mine detector and radar. How could Captain Song overlook such a convenient superhuman? As for whether there were any other mental ability superhumans here¡ firstly, he didn¡¯t know them, and secondly, in this chaos, how could he go around looking for one?
While speaking, he nced at that woman briefly but didn¡¯t suspect anything. After all, she appeared to have been rescued by Ling Mo and Mu Chen.
Maybe she was knocked out by the smoke? With so much going on, he really had no time to worry about an ordinary member.
Mu Chen furrowed his brows; with other people around, leaving wouldn¡¯t be easy, and fighting was out of the question.
But to Mu Chen¡¯s surprise, Ling Mo nodded and said, ¡°Okay.¡±
¡°Hmm, who else ising?¡± Captain Song breathed a slight sigh of relief and went back to finding more people.
¡°Leave this woman here; she won¡¯t wake up for a while,¡± Ling Mo turned to Mu Chen and said.
Mu Chen, feeling frustrated, whispered, ¡°Why are you following him? We should be running away, right?¡±
¡°I¡¯ve got a n,¡± Ling Mo smiled.
¡°¡I give up,¡± Mu Chen said, exasperated.
At the same time, in the empty Laboratory Building, three figures were quickly descending the stairs.
A Zombie was dragging an old man, while a girl in gray clothes followed nimbly behind.
On the way down, Old Lan and Lan Lan had already gotten a basic understanding of the situation-Ling Mo¡¯s Zombie Puppet had released all the zombies, and these zombies were wreaking havoc at the headquarters. Taking advantage of the chaos, they nned to escape. It sounded reasonable, but something still felt off.
Could it really be that simple? Could those zombies cause such chaos so easily?
Unable to figure it out, they attributed it all to the peculiarities of the Zombie Puppet. This Zombie¡¯s actions were so unique that it even looted hisboratory thoroughly before they set off. What couldn¡¯t it do?
¡°Hurry up, those collections will be out soon!¡± Lan Lan urged.
Before they left, the Zombie Puppet had also released the monsters on the Sixth Floor.
Compared tomon zombies, those were a bigger problem.
However, although the Zombie Puppet took the gel, the interference hadn¡¯t dissipated yet. But without the iron chain binding them, they were slowly crawling out, and in two or three minutes, they¡¯d be free. By then, their truebat strength would be unleashed! Not to mention, the Long-arm Zombie alone could tear this ce apart!
Even though its body wasn¡¯t a Progenitor zombie, those two arms were lethal weapons!
Listening to Lan Lan¡¯s urging, Ling Mo decisively controlled the Zombie to grab Old Lan and carry him on its back.
Old Lan was initially stunned, but then he tearfully remarked, ¡°I never thought I¡¯d see the day when a Zombie would carry me! It¡¯s unbelievable!¡±
¡°If you keep touching my back, I¡¯ll throw you down,¡± Ling Mo said, face darkening.
His main body could feel everything! This old madman, this pervert¡
¡°Can we really escape like this? Won¡¯t we get caught between them?¡± Lan Lan asked nervously.
¡°No, just follow me,¡± Ling Mo said.
At this moment, this was actually the quietest ce in the entire Niepan headquarters. Apart from their footsteps, there was no other sound in the whole building.
But soon, subtle noises starteding from downstairs, like someone had entered the building.
¡°Someone¡¯s here!¡± Lan Lan quickly noticed the anomaly.
In the past, she would have been d to encounter other survivors, signifying a chance of rescue. But now, Old Lan had made up his mind to follow this Zombie and escape¡
At the moment she spoke out, Lan Lan nced hesitantly at Old Lan.
Seeing his excited and thrilled expression, with hands itching to touch but not daring to, she couldn¡¯t help but sigh.
¡°We can¡¯t let anyone find us. What do we do?¡± Lan Lan asked.
Ling Mo gave her a surprised look, then grinned.
But just then, a muffled ¡°thump¡± sounded from above.
Lan Lan¡¯s face turned pale, and she asked again, ¡°What do we do now?!¡±
Those collections¡ they were out!
And with someoneing up from downstairs, they were caught between a rock and a hard ce!
¡°This way,¡± the Zombie said, unhurried.
Carrying Old Lan on its back, it walked straight out of the stairwell and then turned into an office.
Lan Lan hesitated for a moment but quickly followed.
Could this Zombie have prepared a backup n in advance?
As soon as she entered, she saw the Zombie and Old Lan crouching beneath the window. The Zombie was making gestures, signaling her to crouch down as well.
¡°What the heck is this?¡± Lan Lan eximed, eyes wide open.
After speaking, she shot a nce at the Zombie, ¡°You really are dumber than a person. Do you think hiding will solve everything? We¡¯re already on the second floor. Even if people don¡¯t find us, those collections will smell us out ande down here soon enough!¡±
¡°Do you have a better idea?¡± the Zombie asked.
Lan Lan was momentarily speechless. She huffed and turned her head away, crouching down obediently.
The three of them crouched in a line under the window, listening to the footsteps downstairs getting closer and closer.
Now, not only was Lan Lan nervous, but even Old Lan seemed tense. He opened his mouth to ask a question but saw the Zombie shake its head, signaling him to stay silent.
¡°Ling Ge, have you found anything?¡± someone softly asked from the stairs.
It was Captain Song, and he was addressing Ling Mo¡¯s main body.
Captain Song¡¯s attitude toward Ling Mo hadpletely changed. Thanks to Ling Mo¡¯s probing, they hadn¡¯t encountered a single Zombie on their way up!
Initially worried that Zombies might shoot at them, not only Captain Song but even the other three superhumans apanying them were extremely tense.
After all, bullets don¡¯t have eyes, and one stray shot could be fatal.
Most superhumans couldn¡¯t react faster than a bullet. Even if they could avoid a shot, they¡¯d need to see iting first!
But ording to the intelligence, many Zombies were hiding in the shadows, some even hanging from the ceiling.
¡°Haven¡¯t found anything yet,¡± Ling Mo replied, looking up.
His face appeared pale, and a thinyer of sweat covered his forehead, indicating significant psychic power consumption for the probe.
Captain Song grew increasingly anxious. It had only been a short time, and Ling Mo seemed this exhausted. Could he hold on until they reached the Sixth Floor?
It wasn¡¯t a matter of ability but rather ack of overall psychic power¡
But Captain Song had no idea that Ling Mo was controlling the Zombies running rampant throughout the headquarters!
Still, the prolonged multitasking control was making Ling Mo feel exhausted.
¡°The battery is almost drained; I need the master ball tost a bit longer. Fortunately, I can afford to ck off a bit now that we¡¯ve reached this point¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself.
At this moment, the master ball had stealthily exited the Laboratory Building and was clearing a path ahead¡
¡°So they¡¯re still upstairs?¡± someone asked.
¡°Probe again and make sure we don¡¯t run into any Zombies,¡± Captain Song instructed.
¡°Alright,¡± Ling Mo responded without making any visible movements.
Whether he actually conducted a probe or not was something only he knew¡
Hearing this, Lan Lan was immediately startled. She nervously looked at the Zombie, wanting to say something but too scared to speak.
As they conversed, the group was getting closer. Only a wall separated them, and in the silence, any sound she made could be noticed by someone even slightly sensitive.
But judging by their conversation, this group clearly had a superhuman with mental abilities! Even if the person wasn¡¯t very skilled, they¡¯d still likely detect them!
Lan Lan was anxious, and Old Lan grabbed the Zombie¡¯s arm, mouthing words in a panic.
Unexpectedly, though, the Zombie simply raised a hand and put a finger to its lips.
¡°Shh.¡±
Lan Lan was taken aback and then became furious, ¡°Shh? We¡¯re about to be discovered! Squatting here like three ostriches is humiliating if we get caught! You might as well hold up a sign saying, ¡®You can¡¯t see me!¡¯¡±
But she quickly thought of a deeper possibility. Could it be¡the Zombie intended to use them as hostages?
Thinking this, Lan Lan¡¯s expression grew even more tense¡
Chapter 756: Sold Off
Chapter 756: Sold Off
However, she quickly realized that this Zombie¡ does he even understand what a superhuman is?
With this thought, Lan Lan broke into a cold sweat. Judging by his reaction, it¡¯s very likely he has no idea! No wonder he¡¯s so calm; he doesn¡¯t know anything at all!
Ignorance is bliss; there¡¯s truth to that.
But the footsteps on the stairs were getting closer. Lan Lan dared not speak; she could only clench her fists, her palms damp with Sweat.
Her nerves were taut, with every part of her body secretly gathering strength, ready for the moment they would be discovered.
The likelihood of subduing a Zombie in one move was slim. She could only hope to reach Old Lan first.
Despite her young age, Lan Lan had a clear understanding of some issues. What allowed them to stand out so distinctly? Old Lan¡¯s abilities!
Perhaps there were experts in the country more skilled than Old Lan, but in this area, Old Lan was the only professional that could be found, and he was still alive.
He was the greatest asset that the headquarters of Niepan had!So even if the headquarters did not believe they were lured away by a Zombie, and might even me them for the outbreak of chaos, at least their safety wasn¡¯t in jeopardy. At most, they¡¯d just lose some of their freedom¡
As for the Zombie¡ Lan Lan didn¡¯t expect him to win.
He was just a Brain Mutant Zombie. How strong could hisbat abilities be? Even if he had some skills, the peopleing were most likely superhumans.
Would theye here unprepared under these circumstances? Besides, these people were battle-hardened in a way a little girl like her could neverpare to.
This group, dealing with a Zombie, should have no problem at all!
But at this thought, Lan Lan¡¯s mind shed back to the smile Old Lan had shown earlier.
That genuine joy wasn¡¯t something she had seen even when he created Number 1.
Maybe Old Lan did not want to create a weapon; that wasn¡¯t his dream, but Niepan¡¯s.
What he really wanted to explore was this new species of Zombies¡
Lan Lan sighed inwardly and nced at Old Lan, thinking, ¡°At least his corpse could be preserved. He shouldn¡¯t be upset for too long¡¡±
But what Old Lan was thinking about at the moment was something entirely different.
He nervously blinked his eyes, muttering to himself, ¡°Please don¡¯t get discovered!¡±
The more peculiar this Zombie behaved, the more anticipation he felt!
Both he and Lan Lan were as silent as mice in the presence of a cat, but the Zombie remainedposed, squatting there with an air of serenity.
This was the first time Old Lan felt an interest in a Zombie beyond dissection. He had a feeling that following this Zombie might lead him to truly touch the core of the virus¡
¡°Haven¡¯t you found it yet?¡± Captain Song urged again.
His incessant prodding with each step spoke volumes about the severity of the situation. He was deeply regretting it now; the situation was too chaotic at that time, and he hadn¡¯t thought of that ¡°precious asset¡± right away¡ If anything happened to the Deputy Team Leader, the Experimental Group would be left in name only!
But even if he had thought of it, breaking through the situation at that time would still have been impossible. So now, the only thing he could do was to think of ways to remedy the situation.
In fact, he felt his actions were already quick enough; it had been less than ten minutes since the outbreak of chaos.
The ce where the Deputy Team Leader lived was heavily protected and could trigger rms at any time. It shouldn¡¯t have beenpromised so quickly¡
Ling Mo looked up wearily and said, ¡°Still upstairs.¡±
Just as he finished speaking, a muffled sound came from upstairs. The ¡°ng¡± made it seem as if something had hit the stair railing, judging by the distance, somewhere between the Fifth Floor and the Fourth Floor.
As soon as this noise urred, Lan Lan immediately shuddered, and Old Lan instinctively grabbed the Zombie next to him. This was an action no normal person would make, but Old Lan¡¯s mind was entirely focused on the virus. Even though Ling Mo¡¯s Zombie Puppet retained a human form, Old Lan would have dared to touch it even if it looked more terrifying¡
Moreover, this grab made him quite excited, and a smile immediately appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Standing close by, Ling Mo¡¯s main body¡¯s face darkened, reflexively shaking his wrist¡ This lunatic!
Captain Song and his team immediately looked up when they heard the noise.
¡°That¡¯s it, it¡¯s upstairs!¡± Captain Song shouted.
He nced back and saw that Ling Mo was already leaning against the wall, looking as though hecked energy.
Seeing Captain Song¡¯s gaze, Ling Mo just waved his hand, indicating they could go up.
Captain Song hesitated for a moment but, realizing there was no time to lose, he waved his hand and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go up!¡±
The three other superhumans immediately followed Captain Song up the stairs, but Mu Chen, looking uncertain,gged a few steps behind, staying beside Ling Mo.
As soon as Captain Song and the others disappeared from sight, Ling Mo straightened up, his eyes lighting up.
¡°Wow, your acting skills are amazing!¡± Mu Chen whispered.
¡°Nah, I just took the opportunity to recover a bit,¡± Ling Mo replied. ¡°You stay here and keep watch; I need to check something.¡±
With that, he turned out of the stairwell and into the corridor on this floor.
¡°Hey, at least tell me where you¡¯re going!¡± Mu Chen stood there, staring helplessly.
Ling Mo wasn¡¯t worried that Mu Chen would follow. Despite being a chatterbox, Mu Chen had his merits: he might ask a lot of questions, but he¡¯d always go along with Ling Mo¡¯s decisions.
This was no small feat, especially for someone with such a voracious curiosity. The fact that he could restrain himself demonstrated his unconditional trust in Ling Mo.
Maybe even Mu Chen himself hadn¡¯t realized this yet¡
At the same time, the Zombie straightened up, supporting himself on his knees, and said, ¡°I¡¯m going out to take a look.¡±
Lan Lan and Old Lan were still too rattled to react. They had clearly heard the footsteps heading upstairs but could hardly believe they had been ignored so easily.
That mental ability superhuman¡ how could he not have noticed anything? Could the disturbance upstairs have distracted them?
With so many questions in their minds, the two of them didn¡¯t immediately grasp what the Zombie meant¡
By the time they came to their senses, the Zombie was already out and had even closed the door behind him.
¡°Uh¡¡± Lan Lan looked at Old Lan, still shaken.
The father and daughter stared at each other for a moment, then Old Lan suddenly held onto the windowsill and stood up. ¡°No, I need to check it out.¡±
¡°Are you really afraid that Zombie will run away?¡± Lan Lan asked, exasperated.
¡°Yes,¡± Old Lan nodded seriously, and then added, ¡°His corpse is useless; it¡¯s his mind that matters.¡±
This statement exposed Lan Lan¡¯s thoughts and made clear where he stood.
¡°Why do I even bother?¡± Lan Lan propped her cheek on her hand, looking frustrated.
But just as Old Lan grabbed the door handle and twisted it a few times, his expression changed, ¡°The door is locked from the outside.¡±
Lan Lan was stunned and walked over to try it herself.
A few secondster, she stomped her foot angrily and eximed, ¡°That jerk! At a time like this, he¡¯s worried we¡¯d run away. What kind of person¡ ugh, what kind of Zombie is he!¡±
Fortunately, after a few minutes, the Zombie returned.
His first words left the father and daughter stunned once again: ¡°I¡¯ve brought a human; you should go with him.¡±
¡°What do you mean?¡± Lan Lan blinked, puzzled.
¡°Look, it¡¯s inconvenient for you to follow me, right? So, I found this human. He¡¯ll take you to a ce, and then I¡¯ll provide you with research materials through him,¡± the Zombie exined quickly. ¡°As for how wemunicate, you don¡¯t need to know, and don¡¯t ask.¡±
¡°You¡ this¡¡± Old Lan was baffled, but Lan Lan quickly caught on.
¡°So, you¡¯ve had this nned all along¡ But how did you get to know him?¡± Lan Lan asked, frowning.
The Zombie grinned again and then pointed to his head, ¡°Using telepathy.¡±
¡°You mean¡¡± Old Lan¡¯s eyes widened in shock.
Telepathy? Coming from this Zombie, that implied psychicmunication!
If he could do that, how much had his brain mutated?
¡°Actually, many things were taught to me by this person, so it¡¯s safe for you to follow him,¡± the Zombie continued.
Old Lan took a deep breath and then asked expectantly, ¡°Where is he?¡±
The fact that the Zombie could arrange things to this extentpletely shattered Old Lan¡¯s understanding of the world once again.
Although they were suddenly handed over to someone else, Old Lan had no objections given how his worldview had already been turned upside down.
In fact, Old Lan was curious, what kind of person would dare coborate with a Zombie and even teach it?
More importantly, this arrangement seemed like the best possible oue¡
Lan Lan, on the other hand, was a bit displeased. It felt like they were being sold off¡
¡°They¡¯re waiting outside. But there are other humans with him, so you can¡¯t disclose anything about me. It¡¯s best if you say nothing at all,¡± the Zombie warned.
This warning was actually needless. While Old Lan might be a madman, he was also cunning.
Niepan valued him because he had potential as a tool. In such a mutually beneficial arrangement, their cooperation had been smooth.
However, when that value reached a certain point, no one cared about the tool¡¯s feelings anymore.
If Old Lan voluntarily disclosed this information, it would be as foolish as a monk shouting ¡°Eating my flesh grants immortality¡±¡
So, without hesitation, Old Lan nodded and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it!¡±
The Zombie then turned his gaze to Lan Lan, and the girl reluctantly nodded as well, ¡°Got it¡¡±
¡°Then you should head out. I¡¯m staying here,¡± the Zombie said, spreading his hands.
It was only then that Lan Lan noticed all the pockets on the Zombie were empty, and even the temporary bundle he had at his waist was gone. It seemed he¡¯d given everything to that human¡
¡°How will you get out?¡± Old Lan asked, still concerned.
¡°Don¡¯t forget, I¡¯m a Zombie,¡± the Zombie replied arrogantly.
Chapter 757: Eye-Popping Skill
Chapter 757: Eye-Popping Skill
But as it turned out, the Zombie wasn¡¯t just bluffing. Just as Old Lan and Lan Lan lifted their feet to walk out, a light sound suddenly came from behind them. By the time they hurriedly turned back, the room was already empty, except for a slightly swaying window at the far end.
¡°He really runs fast,¡± Lan Lan muttered.
She couldn¡¯t understand this Zombie, and still couldn¡¯t figure out how he managed to do all this. But the warning the Zombie had just left, instead, gave her an idea.
Seeing that the Zombie had already left, the corner of Lan Lan¡¯s mouth lifted slightly, revealing a cunning smile.
Now that he¡¯s gone, who could restrain her?
She hadn¡¯t forgotten how she was covered in dust and carried around like a kitten.
There must be a lot of secrets on that Zombie, and the human who came to meet them could be the breakthrough!
She might not be able to handle the Zombie, but surely she could handle a human?
Suppressing her excitement, Lan Lan walked out and immediately saw Ling Mo standing in the Corridor.But upon seeing him, Lan Lan was taken aback.
This guy¡ didn¡¯t quite match her expectations¡
Shouldn¡¯t the kind of people who would work with those Zombies be as creepy as Old Lan?
Yet this young man looked barely in his twenties, dressed in clean casual clothes, carrying arge travel backpack, and had distinct, clean-cut features.
Especially his eyes, which, even in the dim light, appeared very bright.
Like now, he was casually eyeing the father and daughter, while they both felt as if he was seeing them very clearly.
¡°Follow me,¡± Ling Mo adjusted the straps of his backpack and said.
At this moment, a chaotic noise came from upstairs, and it seemed like someone was shouting something.
Without needing further urging from Ling Mo, the two immediately followed closely behind him.
As soon as they reached the staircase, they saw Mu Chen standing guard there.
Mu Chen¡¯s eyes widened in astonishment.
How could he bring out two living people?
¡°Let¡¯s go first; we¡¯ll talk on the way. Mu Chen, carry this person, he¡¯s too slow,¡± Ling Mo said with a wave of his hand.
Themotion upstairs grew louder, and soon they heard someone shouting as they rushed downwards.
Within seconds, a figure grabbed the handrail of the upper floor, flipping down the stairs and stumbling awkwardly right behind Lan Lan.
Lan Lan only felt a sudden presence behind her but couldn¡¯t react in time.
Her body had just stiffened when she saw Ling Mo, at the front, suddenly turn his head. Those bright eyes of his looked directly past her toward the back.
Immediately after, she heard a muffled groan, followed by a ¡°thud.¡± She could even feel the person¡¯s hand touch her heel.
¡°Ah!¡± Lan Lan was startled. She had no idea how Ling Mo had made his move.
What kind of ability was this? Could it be¡ eye-popping skill?!
Just a nce made the person copse. This was too terrifying!
Lan Lan suddenly thought that this guy might not be any easier to deal with than the Zombie!
Old Lan, on the other hand, was pleasantly surprised. The stronger this young man¡¯s abilities, the more it confirmed what the Zombie had said.
¡°Don¡¯t just stand there, he¡¯ll wake up soon,¡± Ling Mo reminded.
Dealing a psychic strangtion while already drained was making Ling Mo¡¯s head spin.
Under normal circumstances, a psychic strangtion would suffice to make the person faint for quite a while, but now it might not evenst twenty seconds.
¡°Why didn¡¯t you just kill him?¡± Lan Lan quickened her pace and asked Ling Mo from behind.
Ling Mo shuddered: ¡°Why do you always talk about killing?¡±
¡°Don¡¯t make it seem like I¡¯m a killer! I¡¯m just curious¡¡± Lan Lan exined nervously.
But then Ling Mo continued: ¡°We need him to hold off those Monsters upstairs.¡±
¡°¡You and that Zombie¡ you¡¯re exactly the same!¡± Lan Lan yelled angrily.
Ling Mo replied calmly, ¡°He learns to speak from me; it¡¯s normal that we¡¯re alike.¡±
The way a person speaks is a habit, hard to change suddenly. Ling Mo didn¡¯t bother to conceal it and just went ahead with this excuse.
Lan Lan pouted speechlessly, while Old Lan stared excitedly at Ling Mo.
This guy is a master too; he actually taught a Zombie to speak!
Only Mu Chen was confused, not understanding any of these conversations.
The group quickly ran down the stairs. Just as they were about to exit the passage, a burst of gunfire rang out nearby. Lan Lan screamed in fright, holding her head and shrinking back behind the door.
¡°How do we get out?¡± she asked, terror evident in her voice.
¡°Don¡¯t worry, just follow me. Most of the fighting has moved upstairs; there aren¡¯t many people here,¡± Ling Mo said, about to step out but then turned back to look at Lan Lan. He sighed and extended his hand, ¡°I¡¯ll hold onto you.¡±
¡°Who needs you to hold me!¡± Lan Lan retorted stubbornly, but a gunshot suddenly rang out nearby, making her shiver and grab Ling Mo¡¯s hand instinctively.
¡°Don¡¯t squeeze so hard,¡± Ling Mo said.
Lan Lan, feeling a bit embarrassed, loosened her grip a little and cursed internally, ¡°Who does he think he is, acting as if I¡¯m taking advantage of him.¡±
She thought Ling Mo would prepare something, or at least stop to check the surroundings first. To her surprise, Ling Mo just led her out effortlessly.
Once they reached the lobby, Lan Lan was dumbfounded.
What did he mean by ¡®moved most of the fighting upstairs¡¯? It¡¯s chaotic here too!
mes, smoke, gunfire¡ mere meters away, bullets were hitting the walls. Who in their right mind would walk through this?
If they had to pass through, they would definitely crawl along the walls!
Lan Lan was terrified, crouching down several times. She could hear Old Lan making frightened noises behind her, but for some reason, Ling Mo never stopped his pace; in fact, he was moving faster and faster.
If she hadn¡¯t just witnessed Ling Mo¡¯s impressive strength, she might have let go and hidden by now. Even just following him, she felt immense pressure!
But this guy¡ his palms weren¡¯t even sweaty.
Where did he get such calmness and confidence?
Lan Lan finally understood;pared to the Zombie, this guy had even more secrets.
Soon they made their way across the lobby, looped through a corridor, and arrived at a corner.
Peeking out from here, they had a clear view of the main entrance.
Mu Chen pressed against the wall to observe carefully, while Ling Mo leaned against the wall, seemingly taking the opportunity to recover.
With the master ball, he didn¡¯t need to see to know what was going on.
¡°There are a lot of people over there,¡± Mu Chen said.
Old Lan also sneaked a peek and added, ¡°Yeah, quite a lot. I guess the Big Boss and his men have moved out too.¡±
Ling Mo had expected that a few minutes would be enough for those people to relocate.
Lan Lan nced at Ling Mo and asked, ¡°How are you nning to get out?¡±
¡°Just wait, he¡¯s going to help us out,¡± Ling Mo said with a knowing wink.
Lan Lan was stunned, while Old Lan grinned and nodded excitedly.
¡°By the way, let me introduce everyone.¡± Noticing Mu Chen¡¯s frustrated expression, Ling Mo chuckled and said, ¡°This is Mu Chen, this is Lan Lan, and her father-just call him Old Lan.¡±
The father and daughter showed little interest in Mu Chen, nodding briefly as acknowledgment.
Mu Chen rolled his eyes. That¡¯s what he calls an introduction?
¡°Captain,e here for a sec.¡± Mu Chen pulled Ling Mo to the side and asked in a low voice, ¡°Why¡¯d you bring two more people along?¡±
¡°It¡¯s not much trouble,¡± Ling Mo replied.
¡°It¡¯s not just that. We¡¯re in this together; you need to tell me how badly you¡¯ve pissed off Niepan this time. I need to be mentally prepared,¡± Mu Chen demanded.
Ling Mo thought seriously for a moment and answered, ¡°I estimate their Big Boss will be so furious that he¡¯ll cough up blood.¡±
Mu Chen was speechless for a moment before eximing, ¡°Holy crap!¡±
¡°Don¡¯t worry; I didn¡¯t use my real name,¡± Ling Mo said, patting Mu Chen on the shoulder.
Mu Chen looked tearful, ¡°I did! And they¡¯ve remembered me!¡±
Once the chaos settles down, Niepan will definitely investigate this thoroughly. It¡¯s obvious they were the ones behind this, especially after knocking out that female witness. Even a regr member would quickly deduce it was them.
¡°That still doesn¡¯t help; they won¡¯t easily find you once you¡¯re in the F Team,¡± Ling Mo continued.
¡°That¡¯s notforting at all!¡± Mu Chen felt like wing at the walls.
Meanwhile, the open space outside the building was packed with people, and a line of guards with their guns raised stood at the entrance, aimed inside.
People were whispering among themselves, while in a corner surrounded by guards stood a school bus with its doors closed, emitting a faint light from inside.
Every now and then, some people nced at the school bus and whispered, ¡°The boss must be inside, right?¡±
¡°Yeah, they¡¯re probably having an emergency meeting. This incident has caused quite a stir, dragging everyone out of bed,¡± someone muttered.
¡°What¡¯s going on here, anyway?¡± another person asked.
¡°Something must have gone wrong with the Experimental Group¡¡±
¡°No idea, but those Zombies definitely came from the Experimental Group. They¡¯re so hard to deal with-must be because of the modifications they underwent.¡±
¡°This time, they really shot themselves in the foot. The project wasn¡¯t even officiallyunched, and it¡¯s already wreaking havoc on their own side¡¡±
Just as everyone was in the middle of discussing, a window on the bus was pulled open.
Although it was hard to see who was looking out from inside, everyone quickly averted their gaze, and the discussions turned into murmurs.
¡°Seal off the area first; no one is allowed to leave,¡± said a person inside the bus, tapping their fingers lightly on the back of a seat as they gazed outside.
¡°No problem. We have the iron fence and several machine guns brought in urgently; no one¡¯s getting out,¡± someone answered.
However, unknown to everyone, a white figure was moving near a corner by the barbed wire¡
Chapter 758: Life-Threatening Traits
Chapter 758: Life-Threatening Traits
Although Niepan is currently in serious turmoil, the situation is still under control within the perimeter of the barbed wire.
Beyond the wire, however, it remains eerily quiet, with nothing noteworthy except for vast, lurking shadows.
With the Medical University serving as a natural cover, these people aren¡¯t worried about the disturbances here getting out. Even if themotion esctes, isn¡¯t there an outer patrol team to deal with it?
With no worries of being attacked from both sides, most people have retreated to this open space, causing the atmosphere on-site to gradually calm down from the earlier chaos.
Some superhumans capable of entering the fire scene have also started their preparations under the guard¡¯s instructions. They were clearly waiting for the situation inside to stabilize somewhat before rushing in to salvage some necessary supplies.
Meanwhile, others remained huddled in small groups, whispering among themselves from time to time.
In a corner, Ling Mo was resting against the wall when he suddenly thought of something. He urgently asked, ¡°Old Lan, are all the headquarters¡¯ supplies concentrated in this ce?¡±
Old Lan, who was engrossed in the fragrance of a cigarette he was holding, reluctantly lifted his head to respond, ¡°Not really, most of the supplies are stored elsewhere.¡±
No wonder no one is in a hurry to rush in¡ Ling Mo asked further, ¡°So where are they stored?¡±¡°I don¡¯t know. Only the Big Boss and a few others know the specific locations. Look at those outside, even if they got in, they¡¯re just here to snatch some equipment.¡± Old Lan had sharp eyes and wasn¡¯t entirely idle. Stuck in the headquarters with Ling Mo, while everyone else seemed a bit anxious, he found some sce in the cigarette aroma.
Ling Mo nodded thoughtfully, remarking, ¡°Niepan has a strong ability to gather supplies¡¡±
Mu Chen couldn¡¯t hold back and interjected, ¡°Are you still thinking about their supplies?¡±
¡°We can¡¯t take them anyway,¡± Ling Mo said regrettably.
¡°Actually, even if the supplies burn, it¡¯s not that big of a deal,¡± Old Lan suddenly interjected. ¡°Do you know why the Big Boss was able to establish Niepan so quickly? He knows quite a lot.¡±
Ling Mo was taken aback but then became intrigued. Old Lan hadn¡¯t mentioned this to the Zombie Puppet, and Ling Mo had forgotten to ask at that time.
But now that they were about to leave, Ling Mo immediately thought about Niepan¡¯s supplies.
The items collected here were the amalgamation of several branches¡¯ resources-it was an abundance of wealth!
Judging by Old Lan¡¯s tone, it seemed like the Big Boss had more secrets up his sleeve.
Ling Mo reached into Old Lan¡¯sb coat and expertly pulled out a pack of cigarettes, shaking one out with practiced ease. ¡°Tell me in detail. By the way, where¡¯s the lighter?¡±
¡°All the same¡¡± Lan Lan grumbled from the side.
Old Lan¡¯s eyes followed Ling Mo¡¯s hand, but he continued speaking, ¡°I¡¯m not entirely sure about the specifics. I just gathered bits and pieces of the story. It is said that when the catastrophe first broke out, he took advantage of the chaos to gather a lot of information, the kind that ordinary people couldn¡¯t find at all.¡±
¡°What kind?¡± Mu Chen asked curiously.
¡°Heh, you¡¯ll be surprised. What do you think is most important these days? Food and weapons! The information the Big Boss had was rted to these.¡± Old Lan nonchntly reached out to take back the pack of cigarettes from Ling Mo, but he didn¡¯t expect Ling Mo to casually slip it into his own pocket.
The deputy team leader¡¯s face twitched with a pained expression as he continued, ¡°Grain depots and armories, not just in Heishui City-he knows the locations in other ces as well.¡±
¡°Does that include X City?¡± Ling Mo paused, forgetting to even light his cigarette.
¡°That I don¡¯t know, but given that he¡¯s developing a branch there, he probably does,¡± Old Lan said uncertainly.
¡°Where did he get this information from?¡± Mu Chen was stunned.
Old Lan gave a peculiar smile and whispered, ¡°It¡¯s rumored that he was initially with some big shots¡ But after he started forming his own team, those big shots just disappeared. So, what do you think happened?¡±
His tone sounded sneaky, andbined with his heavily suggestive gestures, it gave everyone a chill.
Ling Mo¡¯s expression immediately darkened. This Big Boss¡ truly a ruthless character!
Mu Chen felt a chill up his spine. He had seriously offended Niepan, and the more ferocious the Big Boss¡¯s reputation, the more distressed he became.
Looking at his current ¡°boss,¡± who often acted unreliably, Mu Chen couldn¡¯t help thinking that, in terms of ruthlessness, his current boss was no match for the Big Boss.
Take this infiltration, for instance. Ling Mo had caused quite a stir, but had anyone actually died?
Even the Zombies he had obviously released had only caused a disturbance.
These Zombies, even if armed, weren¡¯t much of a threat! They just fired wildly, at most suppressing people into staying hidden.
So, in every way, Ling Mo was not in the same league as the Big Boss¡
¡°I¡¯ve been duped¡¡± Mu Chen thought, wanting to cry.
After pondering for a moment, Ling Mo suddenly asked, ¡°Can you recognize him at a nce?¡±
¡°Although he doesn¡¯t have any distinctive features, I think I could¡¡± Old Lan instinctively replied.
But as soon as he finished, Old Lan shuddered and looked at Ling Mo in disbelief, ¡°You¡¯re not thinking of¡¡±
¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t act recklessly.¡± Ling Mo smiled slightly and assured him.
Old Lan studied Ling Mo for a moment, then sighed in relief, ¡°Good. You shouldn¡¯t mess with him.¡±
But Mu Chen, standing beside them, frowned. Not act recklessly? Since when did Ling Mo not act recklessly?
His defining trait was his recklessness! And that trait was life-threatening!
Lan Lan, folding her arms, suddenly asked, ¡°What about the help you promised?¡±
¡°Don¡¯t rush,¡± Ling Mo nced at her and said.
Lan Lan wanted to say more, but under Ling Mo¡¯s gaze, she couldn¡¯t find her words.
¡°Swish, swish¡¡±
Amidst the sparse underbrush, a white figure shifted slightly before quickly vanishing into the shadows.
¡°How is it?¡± Xia Na emerged from behind a tree and asked in a low voice.
The chubby mutation panda moved its head close to Yu Shiran, swaying slightly before letting out a faint whimper through its nose.
A few secondster, Yu Shiran patted its head and replied, ¡°Xiao Bai says there are about fifty to sixty humans.¡±
¡°You can¡¯t even count such a simple number¡,¡± Xia Na shot a nce of disdain at the mutation panda.
¡°MeGu¡¡± Xiao Bai looked somewhat aggrieved. It could understand human speech but had never studied math¡ being able to count was already an achievement.
¡°What do we do now?¡± Yu Shiran asked as she turned to peer at the wild grass behind them, a hint of excitement shing in her eyes.
Xia Na thought for a moment and then smiled slightly, ¡°Let¡¯s give them a little surprise.¡±
This barbed wire fence stood nearly five meters tall and was welded securely, with spikes lining its top. Inside the fence, within the first five meters, numerous upward-pointing spikes were also welded, effectively preventing anyone from sneaking in unnoticed.
The only safe passage was through the middle opening, but several guards were already stationed there, their ck gun barrels projecting a menacing aura.
Some guards were patrolling back and forth, maintaining order in the open space.
¡°Ling-Ge mentioned that there used to be firepower positions up there.¡± Xia Na shifted her gaze to the top of the buildings, only to see plumes of ck smoke.
¡°Looks like the Sausage Humans have taken care of it,¡± Yu Shiran remarked.
With their eyesight, spotting a gun barrel in the dark wasn¡¯t difficult.
But with the dense smoke, even they couldn¡¯t see clearly, let alone any human who could still hold out up there.
Ling Mo¡¯s fires were strategically ced¡
¡°I never knew smoke affected humans like this¡ but don¡¯t they smoke themselves?¡± Yu Shiran asked curiously.
Xia Na paused for a moment, thenughed, ¡°That¡¯s not ¡®smoke¡¯; that¡¯s called smoking.¡±
¡°Now that you say it, it¡¯s even weirder¡¡± Yu Shiran muttered.
¡°Alright!¡± Xia Na¡¯s eyes suddenly sharpened as she spoke.
Two figures swiftly darted out from the underbrush just as a guard, who had been watching the area, turned his head away.
The speed of a Senior Zombie sprinting a hundred meters was absolutely astonishing. The guard turned to nce, then quickly turned back, but by then, the path was already empty. He casually scanned the clusters of Dark Shadows before refocusing his attention near the Barbed Wire.
While he couldn¡¯t see past the green belt across the way, he could still keep an eye on the Barbed Wire area.
At that moment, the lights inside and outside the building suddenly flickered and then went outpletely.
As the lights dimmed, Lan Lan took a frightened step back.
Although their location was already dimly lit, theplete absence of light from the building made her feel tense.
She noticed that Ling Mo had closed his eyes, seemingly pinching the bridge of his nose.
¡°Weird¡¡± Lan Lan thought with a frown.
Mu Chen was also startled, but seeing Ling Mo¡¯s actions, he understood immediately.
It was definitely Ling Mo¡¯s doing!
But how did he pull it off? Did he use psychic power to blow out the bulbs?
Mu Chen spected wildly¡
With the lights out, the scene inside the building became even more chaotic, and loud noises erupted from the open space.
¡°Is the wiring burned out?¡± someone asked.
¡°Just our luck. Thisplicates things even more!¡±
¡°No worries, we can barely see with the firelight¡¡±
As these discussions took ce, the guard turned his head towards the building.
He didn¡¯t notice that right under his nose, two figures had emerged and were silently using their seemingly delicate hands to tear open the Barbed Wire bit by bit¡
Chapter 759: Even Zombies Know To Pick On The Weakest Ones
Actually, some superhumans with enhancement abilities can also tear through barbed wire. But to do it as effortlessly as these two female zombies did is another matter altogether. Not to mention doing it under the constant threat of being discovered and pulling it off right under everyone¡¯s noses.
As the barbed wire was quickly torn apart, a muffled sound rang out from inside the building, followed by a loud ¡°ng.¡± Next thing, a zombie appeared, wobbling behind a window on the third floor.
The smashed ss came crashing down, and the crowd below quickly scattered with screams.
Someone looked up and saw the zombie but didn¡¯t have time to shout a warning before the zombie awkwardly lifted a deformed arm and shouldered a submachine gun.
¡°Holy crap, it¡¯s got a gun!¡±
As soon as the muzzle appeared, the crowd retreated in panic.
The guards near the school bus reacted quickly. They raised their guns and aimed at the window, but the zombie crouched down, leaving only the gun barrel pointing at them.
Before they could take further action, the sound of gunfire roared, ¡°bang, bang, bang.¡±
Everyone was pinned down, unable to lift their heads. In the darkness, who could tell where the zombie was shooting?Even the guards at the breach crouched down with their heads covered, they were too exposed standing up¡
¡°Big Boss, please take cover!¡± A guard opened the bus door and shouted inside.
His voice wasced with anxiety, clearly afraid of being med.
And who wouldn¡¯t be angry? A bunch of living humans getting bullied by a zombie¡
Barely had he finished speaking when a calm voice from inside responded, ¡°What¡¯s the panic? Get someone to deal with it. It¡¯s just three floors; can¡¯t you climb up?¡±
¡°ng!¡±
Before the person could finish, a sharp sound rang out above.
The guard flinched and instinctively covered his head.
He looked nervously into the bus, noticing the spacious cabin with curtains drawn and lights on. Several sofas were arranged around a coffee table, and the senior management were all looking up at the roof in shock.
The person speaking regainedposure the quickest.
¡°Well? Go deal with it!¡±
The guard detected a hint of anger in the voice and quickly responded, his limbs weak as he backed out.
¡°Big Boss¡¡± a man said, wiping the sweat from his brow as he looked at him.
¡°I¡¯ll get to the bottom of this,¡± the Big Boss said in a muffled tone. ¡°No matter what kind of monster is causing trouble right now, there¡¯s definitely a human behind it. And I will find that person¡¡±
Just as he finished speaking, a series of screams erupted from outside, followed by even more intense gunfire.
¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± the Big Boss shouted angrily.
Within seconds, the door opened again.
It was the same guard as before, but now his face looked even worse.
¡°Outside¡outside¡ it¡¯s full of zombies!¡±
No one knew how these zombies got there. The guard, who had just lifted his head from the ground, suddenly sensed something was off.
When he turned around, the previously empty breach was now clearly visible.
But that wasn¡¯t the key detail; what mattered was the monster standing at the breach¡
Its body was grotesquely twisted, with a long tail hanging from its back. The moment their eyes met, the monster suddenly opened its mouth, revealing a set of sinister white teeth.
¡°Ah!¡±
The guard almost instinctively let out a scream, which acted like a signal, causing the zombie to lunge forward!
Not just this zombie, but more long-tailed zombies and even some canine zombies began pouring through the breach.
Arge number of experimental subjects rushed into the open space. The barbed wire, initially meant to protect the Niepan members, had now turned into a cage for them.
It felt like being thrust into arge coliseum, except no coliseum had battles this chaotic!
The machine guns couldn¡¯t aim at the zombies that had already invaded the open space, so they turned toward the breach instead.
But zombies moved incredibly fast; by the time the guards reacted, most of the zombies were already inside!
While canine zombies couldn¡¯t bite people, who would remember that in the chaos?
Just being knocked over was enough to leave a psychological scar, and the more panic there was, the more chaotic the scene became.
In the darkness, the screams and gunshots blended together, so much so that no one noticed the zombie who could fire a gun had already disappeared¡
¡°Alright, let¡¯s move,¡± Ling Mo stood up straight with a serious expression.
Lan Lan was leaning against the wall, watching themotion outside,pletely dumbfounded.
Hearing Ling Mo speak, she turned back, blinking in astonishment. ¡°You knew all along?¡±
¡°Let¡¯s go, this is the most troublesome time,¡± Ling Mo said.
Seeing him avoid the question, Lan Lan felt like she had hit the nail on the head.
She suddenly found Ling Mo even more mysterious. Step by step, he seemed to know everything.
What exactly is his rtionship with that zombie?
But their brief exchange made Lan Lan realize something else-this man was no easier to deal with than the zombie. He appeared gentle, but it was tough to get any information out of him.
¡°Annoying,¡± Lan Lan muttered, feeling somewhat frustrated. She had high hopes¡
Old Lan, on the other hand, looked pleasantly surprised. That zombie, and now this Ling Mo¡they were far more formidable than he had imagined!
Unlike Mu Chen, Old Lan didn¡¯t overthink things. He knew the risks of defection were great, but how could thatpare to the significance of his research?
Moreover, the more formidable the new boss, the safer Lan Lan would be, which exined his excitement.
¡°Lan Lan, stick with me. Mu Chen, you take Old Lan,¡± Ling Mo gave a quick order and led the group to the wall.
He barely paused for two seconds before decisively turning away, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±
The guards at the door had already rushed out, and the entrance was in utter chaos.
No one chose to return into the building. While it might temporarily provide cover, it would ultimately corner them and spell certain doom.
These Niepan members were all seasoned survivors. Despite being disoriented by the night¡¯s events, they wouldn¡¯t make such a fundamental mistake.
In fact, some had already recovered from the initial shock of the experimental subjects¡¯ assault. They quickly formed a human wall and managed to stabilize the situation.
¡°Their reaction was faster than I expected,¡± Ling Mo said in a low voice as he waited by the door.
¡°That¡¯s to be expected. They often have to go on missions; each one of them has struggled on the brink of death. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that there are fewer people at headquarters these days, you might not have seeded,¡± Lan Lan replied.
As she spoke, she nced up at Ling Mo and suspiciously asked, ¡°Hey, you¡¯re definitely not one of them, are you?¡±
Without looking at her, Ling Mo flicked her forehead and said, ¡°Call me Ling-Ge.¡±
¡°I¡¯ll never call you Ling-Ge!¡± Lan Lan retorted angrily.
¡°You can call me Uncle if you prefer,¡± Ling Mo teased, taking a step back.
Lan Lan fumed silently, but before she could respond, her father, Old Lan, said softly, ¡°I can¡¯t call him brother. I¡¯m almost fifty years old¡¡±
Lan Lan rolled her eyes, thinking, what kind of people are these?
¡°Shh, stay close to me,¡± Ling Mo suddenly instructed, reaching out to grab Lan Lan¡¯s hand.
Suddenly feeling Ling Mo¡¯s hand holding hers, Lan Lan shivered.
Although she looked ufortable, she didn¡¯t stubbornly shake off Ling Mo¡¯s hand. The situation outside was chaotic, and with her abilities, she couldn¡¯t get through by herself. She had to follow him obediently.
Not only that, but Ling Mo also pulled up her hood and ced it on her head.
Feeling Ling Mo¡¯s hand on her head, Lan Lan couldn¡¯t help but want to shake him off.
¡°Don¡¯t let anyone see your face,¡± Ling Mo said, and Lan Lan fell silent again.
He didn¡¯t pay attention to Lan Lan¡¯s reaction, casually handing another hat to Old Lan.
¡°Don¡¯t make a sound.¡±
Ling Mo led Lan Lan and slipped silently through the door, sticking close to the wall and quickly blending into the crowd.
Lan Lan couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that Ling Mo had taken something from the doorframe on their way out.
That thing seemed to glimmer slightly, like a gemstone¡
¡°Did I just imagine it? There¡¯s no gem on this door. He wouldn¡¯t rob the door handle, would he?¡±
Just as Lan Lan had these thoughts, she feltpletely baffled.
Gunfire, battles¡ she had never experienced anything like this before.
Figures were darting around everywhere, and it seemed like they could get swept up in the chaos at any moment.
She was so tense that her whole body stiffened, and her gaze turned somewhat nk.
At that moment, she heard a gentle voice by her ear, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid.¡±
Lan Lan snapped back to reality, but when she looked up, she saw that Ling Mo didn¡¯t seem to have turned his head at all.
His eyes shone brightly, and his expression was intensely focused.
In the midst of the chaos, his steps were quick and resolute, without a single hint of hesitation.
Suddenly, a Zombie lunged silently from the side, as fast as a cheetah.
Lan Lan hadn¡¯t even had time to react when she felt a gust of wind right in front of her.
These Zombies were nothing like the collection she toyed with. Without any interference, they were living, breathing beasts.
Unfocused and distracted, how could she possibly respond in time?
All she could do was widen her eyes and watch as the Zombie closed in, within a meter of her.
It¡¯s over. I¡¯m done for¡
But just then, the Zombie seemed to lose control and stumbled, copsing to the ground with a ¡°thud.¡±
Her heart skipped a beat as she realized Ling Mo had already pulled her away.
¡°Wha¡¡± Lan Lan finally snapped out of it, turning her head to look back.
Was this Ling Mo¡¯s doing? But he didn¡¯t even turn his head¡ Could there be another use for his ¡°eye-popping skill¡±?
Despite her confusion, Ling Mo had indeed just saved her¡
¡°Um¡¡±
Before she could utter a ¡°thank you,¡± Ling Mo chuckled and said, ¡°Even Zombies know to pick on the weakest ones¡¡±
¡°You¡!¡±
Chapter 760: Mouse Trap
Chapter 760: Mouse Trap
Escaping from the headquarters was at its most critical point right now. Even Ling Mo himself had said that this was the most troublesome moment, but Lan Lan couldn¡¯t see much tension in him.
His steps never halted, his eyes constantly fixed ahead, yet he seemed to know precisely what was happening around him.
During the journey, some people just managed to free up their hands, and Ling Mo would kick from behind and toss Zombies over to them. Wherever he went, chaos followed.
Lan Lan watched from the side and noticed that every Zombie, upon being approached by Ling Mo, would suddenly fall into a daze.
¡°This is to keep them from being too idle, otherwise they¡¯ll start looking around.¡± Ling Mo exined.
Lan Lan rolled her eyes hearing this. Just admit you¡¯re being crafty, would you?
Finding a legitimate reason won¡¯t make your image any grander!
Although she didn¡¯t say it out loud, Lan Lan did have some admiration for Ling Mo in her heart.
Just this level of calmness and strategy was enough to make people marvel.There were people everywhere in this ce, and if they weren¡¯t careful, they could get discovered. Once their whereabouts were exposed, she and Old Lan wouldn¡¯t mind, but Ling Mo and Mu Chen would be doomed.
Attempting to take away headquarters¡¯ important task, just this one line was enough to get them killed four or five times over!
But the feeling Ling Mo gave her was not one of indifference, but rather a very specific emotion.
He seemed to be very aware of the dangers, but had to do it for some reasons, and he was willing to do it.
¡°But what exactly is he interested in? The antibody? The essence of the virus? Or¡ a method for Zombies to retain humanity?¡± Lan Lan couldn¡¯t help but wonder.
Inside the carriage, a group of senior management¡¯s faces were almost dark enough to drip water. Some were sweating heavily, their clothes already drenched.
Among them was the Team Leader of the Experimental Group, whose expression was the ugliest. The handkerchief in his hand kept wiping the Sweat off his forehead.
The incident started with the Experimental Group; how could he not be nervous?
And now, the ones charging forward were the Experimental Subjects that they had sent out from the Experimental Group.
As soon as the guard left, he hesitated but eventually spoke up, ¡°These Experimental Subjects were supposed to be handled by the Patrol Team¡¡±
No sooner had he finished speaking than someone pounded the sofa and stood up, ¡°What do you mean by that? Passing the buck?¡±
The Experimental Group Team Leader stiffened his neck and retorted, ¡°I¡¯m telling the truth! Do you think just anyone could bring these Experimental Subjects here? If there wasn¡¯t someone deliberately guiding them, they wouldn¡¯t have made it here so quickly. Besides, with the Barbed Wire surrounding us, how did they even get in?¡±
The person who had first pounded the sofa snorted coldly and replied, ¡°You¡¯re the ones who developed them, don¡¯t ask me.¡±
¡°I¡¯m not shirking responsibility. I just want to say that this incident was premeditated. Not only did someone inside the Experimental Group cooperate, but also the Patrol Team is implicated. Maybe there¡¯s even involvement from other forces in it. Do you think random Survivors woulde and do something like this?¡± said the Experimental Group Team Leader.
At the mention of other forces, everyone unanimously thought of the fall of the Dongming branch.
Given the difficulty of pulling off such an event, the Team Leader¡¯s spection quickly gained unanimous agreement.
Ordinary Survivors couldn¡¯t pull off something this big; only other forces would have the motive and capability.
And this ¡°other¡± force specifically pointed to one-the Falcon!
But realizing this made their faces turn ugly. Had the Falcon already reached so deeply into the headquarters?
Some thought even more deeply, wondering if it was because their cooperation with the united camp was imminent, prompting the Falcon to hastily orchestrate this incident?
Conspiracy, it was all dripping with conspiracy!
¡°We can discuss thatter, the question is what do we do now?¡± someone interjected.
Though the situation was messy, it hadn¡¯t yet caused these senior management members to lose theirposure.
The Zombies within the building would eventually be dealt with and the fire was still under control. As for the Experimental Subjects outside, with so many guards and superhumans around, they would soon be taken care of as well.
The question was not how to solve these issues, but how to catch the ¡°Rat
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¡± behind it.
Face had already been lost, and they needed to find a way to salvage it.
Capturing the culprit was undoubtedly the best way. Not only could they use their lives to assuage public anxiety, but also slightly restore Niepan¡¯s reputation.
Someone pondered for a moment and said, ¡°Do you think they brought over the Zombies from the perimeter just to cause trouble?¡±
¡°Could it be¡ to provide cover for someone¡¯s escape?¡±
With that suggestion, everyone present immediately pieced it together.
¡°It¡¯s been almost two minutes now. Could they have already escaped?¡± someone calcted and remarked.
The discussion heated up instantly, with people moring to find the guards.
But just then, someone noticed that the Big Boss was still sitting there, unmoved, seemingly unperturbed.
¡°Big Boss?¡± the Experimental Group Team Leader called out softly.
He was now the most anxious one. No matter who was behind this incident, catching them would greatly reduce the responsibility he had to bear.
Realizing he had overlooked this point made him ufortable.
He med it on the chaotic situation-it was simply too disorganized!
The Big Boss remained silent for a while before raising a hand and saying, ¡°No rush, I¡¯ve been waiting for them to slip up.¡±
His words startled everyone again. So, he had anticipated this all along?
However, amidst the shocked gazes of the crowd, the Big Boss¡¯s face turned grim.
He clenched his thumb, a sh of fierceness passing through his eyes.
To dare to trample on him like this¡ whether these ¡°Rats¡± or the hidden mastermind, he vowed to hunt them down one by one!
Unbeknownst to Ling Mo, the main culprit, he had made the Falcon take the heat countless times, from the fall of the Dongming branch to today¡¯s event.
Right now, he was huddled with Lan Lan behind an Off-road Vehicle, vigntly watching a nearby breach.
They were merely ten meters away from the breach, with no superhumans blocking their path.
After a hail of bullets, seven or eight Experimental Subjectsy near the opening, one of which was still twitching incessantly in a pool of blood.
Feeling the sweat in Lan Lan¡¯s palm, Ling Mo nced back at her and whispered, ¡°Are you scared?¡±
¡°Who¡¯s scared¡¡± Lan Lan replied, putting on a brave face.
Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but find it amusing. Despite this girl dealing with Zombies every day, she still wasn¡¯t ustomed to such bloody scenes.
On the way here, she had mentioned that Old Lan would always send her to the Outer Room whenever he conducted experiments. Due to extreme boredom, she would wander around the outermost ¡°collection rooms¡±te at night.
While recounting this, she still had a hint of a smile on her face, but Ling Mo caught a tinge of loneliness behind it.
If not for the unbearable boredom, how could a normal girl spend her days ying with those ¡°collections¡±¡
However, when Ling Mo mentioned this, Lan Lan angrily retorted, ¡°What are you talking about! How am I not normal? I just like those Monsters, what are you going to do about it?¡±
¡°Do you not like them anymore?¡± Ling Mo asked.
Lan Lan gave Ling Mo a frustrated look. Pointing at a Canine Zombie writhing in the blood, its entire body riddled with bullet holes like a pincushion, she questioned whether he seriously expected her to like it¡ He had to be joking!
¡°Why aren¡¯t we moving yet?¡± Mu Chen crept over from behind and asked quietly.
Ling Mo¡¯s expression turned serious again. He looked up and gestured with his chin in that direction, ¡°I think there¡¯s something wrong.¡±
¡°What kind of problem?¡± Old Lan also chimed in.
He sounded rather excited, and Mu Chen turned his head in puzzlement. The old madman grinned proudly, ¡°Why are you asking? Anyway, I can¡¯t die.¡±
¡°If something goes wrong, I¡¯m grabbing you as a human shield first,¡± Mu Chen said, feeling exasperated.
¡°Look at this-such a big hole, and everyone can see it. So why hasn¡¯t anyone blocked it?¡± Ling Mo asked.
Lan Lan frowned and said, ¡°Blocking won¡¯t help; the Zombies already got in.¡±
¡°Not to block the Zombies, but to block us,¡± Ling Mo shook his head and said.
The other three were momentarily stunned but soon realized his point.
Exactly! With things getting this chaotic, how could the senior management not suspect foul y?
Even if the breach had only just appeared, with the headquarters¡¯ response capability, someone should have been stationed here by now.
¡°This is their ¡®Rat trap¡¯,¡± Ling Mo said.
Footnote:- Rat(ÀÏÊó):
In English, the term ¡®rat¡¯ is not only used to refer to the animal but is also a metaphor for someone who secretly causes trouble, leaks information, or betrays their organization or group.
Chapter 761: The Devoured Cornerstone
Chapter 761: The Devoured Cornerstone
¡°What does this mean?¡± Lan Lan asked, her eyes widening.
Ling Mo smiled and said, ¡°Can¡¯t you tell? It¡¯s a trap.¡±
Old Lan quickly understood, ¡°I get it. There should be someone guarding this ce. But even though no one¡¯s here now, it¡¯s even more dangerous than when there were people.¡±
¡°Yes, they¡¯re probably hiding nearby, waiting for us to walk into the.¡± Ling Mo added.
¡°So, this is a decoy?¡± Lan Lan understood too.
¡°Exactly.¡±
With Ling Mo confirming this, Lan Lan was at a loss for words. This was a dire situation!
The chaos outside wouldn¡¯tst much longer, yet there were ambushes at the entrance.
Trying to climb over the barbed wire would be like stepping directly into a spotlight.The light here was dim, but it was not enough to blind someone!
Moreover, the group that had gone upstairs to look for them was a lurking danger that could erupt at any moment.
Those collections were formidable, but how long could they hold out? As soon as they came out, senior management would immediately realize that Lan Lan and her father were missing.
At that point, the situation would be even moreplicated and the severity would surpass the current level.
She couldn¡¯t believe Ling Mo hadn¡¯t thought of this, but how could he remain so calm?
¡°So what do we do now?¡± Mu Chen asked.
Ling Mo didn¡¯t answer directly. Instead, he turned to Old Lan and asked, ¡°Can you see the windows of that vehicle from here?¡±
He was referring to the modified school bus, which served as the temporarymand post of the headquarters.
Old Lan squinted in that direction, then chuckled, ¡°They¡¯re the only ones with lights on. Of course, I can see it.¡±
¡°That¡¯s good,¡± Ling Mo nodded.
Mu Chen nced at him nervously, ¡°What are you nning now?¡±
¡°Who is the Rat and who is the cat needs to be seen to be believed,¡± Ling Mo said with a smile.
At this moment, inside a car, several figures were intently watching the outside.
They were focusing on the area near the broken hole.
One of them, his eyes half-closed and his eyebrows twitching slightly, looked quite eerie.
His lips moved, and he suddenly spoke, ¡°I ced you here in ambush to wait for them. Now that we have a specific direction, guarding it bes easier. Stay alert, and don¡¯t let them escape.¡±
¡°Do we need them alive, or¡?¡± One person asked respectfully.
The white-eyed man¡¯s eyelids moved, revealing upturned white eyes. ¡°Preferably alive, but if not-dead is fine too.¡±
¡°But¡ shouldn¡¯t we interrogate them?¡± The person asked cautiously.
¡°Is that necessary?¡± The white-eyed manughed unpleasantly, ¡°With or without testimonies, those people won¡¯t admit anything.¡±
¡°Doesn¡¯t that make it too easy for them?¡± The others exchanged nces.
But they had to admit the white-eyed man was right. In the power struggle between factions, a few captives wouldn¡¯t make much difference.
If the enemy was arrogant enough, they couldpletely disregard the captives. With just a simple statement: ¡°Not satisfied? Come fight me!¡±
The white-eyed man said coldly, ¡°That¡¯s alright. We¡¯ll just take their refusal as our cue.¡±
His cryptic statement left the group confused at first.
But a few secondster, one of them looked horrified.
The white-eyed man¡¯s words carried a deeper meaning¡
If any senior management were here, they would be startled by the tone of the white-eyed man¡¯s voice.
Though the voice was different, his way of speaking was identical to the Big Boss inside the school bus!
¡°Take a closer look; they should be here soon. This time, we must seed! As long as I¡¯m here, no one can slip past under my nose.¡± The white-eyed man said as he pressed himself against the window, listening intently to the sounds outside.
However, hepletely failed to notice a figure swiftly weaving through the crowd just ten meters away, disappearing from their line of sight in no time¡
¡°Go.¡±
Taking advantage of several superhumans¡¯ cover, Ling Mo swiftly threw the master ball in his hand.
The small Jellyfishnded urately on the roof of the school bus with a soft ¡°thud,¡± paused for a few seconds, and then started spinning like a top.
Ling Mo weaved through the crowd deftly while maintaining his focus on the master ball.
At this moment, the master ball had almostpletely drained its ¡°battery,¡± with only a single psychic tentacle still connecting it to Ling Mo.
This way, even if there were superhumans with mental abilities, they might not immediately detect it.
In just two short seconds, the master ball slid down the roof of the school bus and swiftly began searching for gaps in the windows.
Less than two meters away stood several guards. However, due to the appearance of the Experimental Subjects, most of the guards had moved further away from the school bus, attempting to keep the subjects at a distance. This, however, provided a great opportunity for the master ball.
¡°Swish, swish, swish¡¡±
The master ball moved with incredible speed and quickly located a tiny gap in one of the windows.
Its tentacle reached inside. Instead of trying to push the window open, it forced its way through the gap, sessfully slipping inside.
Once inside, the master balltched onto a curtain and continued to climb upward.
¡°I should have named it 009; it¡¯s so deserving ¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself.
There weren¡¯t many people inside the bus, but the smell was overwhelming.
Sweat, smoke, alcohol¡ Ling Mo could even distinguish the scent of perfume!
Only senior management could live this luxuriously; ordinary people were lucky if they didn¡¯t smell bad.
After finding a suitable spot to hang from, Ling Mo took a deep breath and turned to look in Old Lan¡¯s direction.
From where Ling Mo stood, Old Lan couldn¡¯t see him.
Ling Mo could only see Old Lan¡¯s hand stretched out from the side.
¡°ng!¡±
Almost without any warning, a dull sound was heard as a window suddenly shattered, tearing the curtain along with it.
Everyone inside the bus was startled. Before they had time to react, more windows shattered one after another.
Themotion even caught the attention of some superhumans. But before they could take a closer look, the surrounding zombies suddenly went berserk.
¡°What the hell!¡±
¡°Did someone fire a gun just now?¡±
¡°Everyone, shut up and stay alert!¡±
Amid the mor, Ling Mo¡¯s gaze remained fixed on Old Lan¡¯s hand.
As thest window shattered, Old Lan¡¯s hand finally moved!
He suddenly clenched his fist!
¡°It¡¯s him!¡±
Ling Mo barely had time to look back, but the master ball was still in y.
Almost simultaneously with identifying the target, the master ball lunged forward and slipped into the nape of the man¡¯s neck.
The man had been hiding behind the couch, calling for the lights to be turned off, when he suddenly felt a chill on his back.
Immediately, it felt as though a needle had pierced his brain, and his eyes widened in shock!
At the same time, the ¡°white-eyed man¡± in the small car rolled his eyes upward, slightly opened his mouth, and grabbed his cor.
¡°What¡¯s happening?¡±
¡°Are you okay?¡±
¡°Does this look okay? Think of something, quick!¡±
As chaos erupted inside the car, Ling Mo let out a muffled grunt.
¡°This guy¡¯s psychic power, what¡¯s wrong with it¡¡±
This time, Ling Mo took personal action, using the master ball to inject his psychic tentacle into the man¡¯s brain with the goal of¡ Devouring!
Even though the information obtained through devouring might not beplete, any clues could be invaluable. Ling Mo believed he could uncover what he needed.
He had a distinct advantage, one that was uniquely his!
This infiltration into Niepan Headquarters had made Ling Mo increasingly aware that, for Ye Lian and the others to achieve further evolution, he needed a solid foundation.
Take Old Lan, for example. Without the Experimental Group, what could he possibly have achieved on his own?
The more Ling Mo gained from Niepan, the more he understood the energy that an organization could amass-these were resources that an individual couldn¡¯t possess.
From the moment he ¡°kidnapped¡± Old Lan, Ling Mo had a clear n in mind.
Otherwise, if Old Lan were ced in a resource-poor environment, he¡¯d just be an ordinary mad scientist, unable to aplish anything.
But the key challenge for Ling Mo was how to strike a bnce between establishing a foundation and facilitating the evolution of Ye Lian and the others.
Right now, the most urgent task was toy the groundwork for his foundation.
And the information stored in that Big Boss¡¯s mind was the perfect cornerstone!
The Big Boss had gained it through taking lives, and now Ling Mo would take it from him through devouring!
Chapter 762: Double-layered Trap
Chapter 762: Doubleyered Trap
Attempting a psychic devour on the Big Boss of Niepan amid the chaos was no small feat.
As soon as Ling Mo seeded, he retreated into the crowded area to avoid attracting attention.
The Zombies suddenly went on a rampage, but the number of Members they held back was limited. Most of the guards had quickly retreated to the school bus, with some even having reached the doorway, loudly inquiring about the situation inside. A few frightened senior management members had just looked up and immediately noticed the Big Boss acting strangely.
Attacked by Ling Mo¡¯s psychic tentacle, the Big Boss¡¯s face instantly turned red. Not only that, he was wide-eyed and open-mouthed, his hands shaking as if in spasms. This reaction indicated a problem with his psychic light cluster, causing a decrease in his control over his body. The impaired movement was a mild symptom; if Ling Mo continued the devour, it wouldn¡¯t take long before the Big Boss copsed in seizures.
The Experimental Group¡¯s Team Leader was the first to rush over, shielding the Big Boss and shouting, ¡°Get someone here!¡±
The guards blocking the entrance, unaware of what was happening inside, hastily dispatched someone in response to the call.
The Big Boss, however, managed to shake his head slightly, though it was unclear what he meant.
The senior management members exchanged uneasy nces, their faces grim.
Though they were not superhumans, they could tell that someone had made a move.Clearly, those windows had been shattered using powers; otherwise, such windows wouldn¡¯t break so cleanly unless struck at the corners with a safety hammer.
Who could have done this?
The Big Boss had confidently intended to catch the perpetrator like a Rat, but instead, he had be the target.
For a moment, all the senior management felt chills run down their spines¡
Whoever did this was no ordinary person!
To act decisively in such a scenario, breaking into a heavily guardedmand center in front of everyone and taking down the headquarters¡¯ top figure, disyed a shocking level of daring and ruthlessness!
At this moment, Niepan headquarters¡¯ face was being pped ¡°pa-pa¡± loudly.
While they had just been considering restoring their reputation, in the blink of an eye, several shoe prints had appeared on their faces.
The senior management remained silently in agreement,ing to a consensus without a word.
This matter had to be covered up!
However, the Experimental Group¡¯s Team Leader turned and shouted, ¡°Get everyone to retreat to one ce!¡±
¡°But the Zombies¡¡± a guard instinctively questioned.
¡°Get the people to retreat together first and lure the Zombies inside!¡± the Team Leader yelled.
With thatmand, the guard felt a chill down his spine.
Inside? There were still a lot of people inside¡
Even their captain of the guard team was still in there, wasn¡¯t he?
¡°We might not be able to lure them inside; there are too many people outside,¡± he replied, steeling himself for the response.
¡°Two minutes is enough! Don¡¯t you know how to shut the door?¡± one of the senior management members snapped.
¡°Shut the door¡¡± the guard repeated in bewilderment, but a nce at the Team Leader¡¯s cold eyes made him shudder.
The ss was shattered, but it didn¡¯t seem like there was any major incident inside¡
Why were these senior management members suddenly acting so crazed¡
Shutting the door now would certainly cause a lot of dissatisfaction, but with the attacker hidden among the crowd, they had toe up with a way to identify them.
At this point, someone recalled, ¡°Those two people from the Dongming Branch, the trouble started when they arrived.¡±
¡°Them?¡± a man pondered, then bellowed angrily, ¡°Right, that guy named Mu Chen! He must be involved!¡±
¡°It seems the Dongming Branch was a part of their inside-and-out plot, even now! We¡¯ve been under their scheme for a long time!¡± the Experimental Group¡¯s Team Leader said, turning his head to shout, ¡°Find Team Leader Li! He was the one who received them. Have him recognize each person. We¡¯ll drag them out; we have to find the culprit!¡±
As things spiraled out of control, the senior management began to regain theirposure from their initial panic.
At this moment, the efficiency of a Survivor Camp in action became evident.
Amid the guards¡¯ shouting, the previously scattered Niepan Members quickly started to regroup into a corner.
The Zombies were being lured by these people, slowly moving towards the door.
A few capable superhumans were also called out, but for safety reasons, they had to undergo an inspection by the HR Leader before approaching the school bus.
As a mid-level manager, Team Leader Li did not have the privilege of seeking refuge in the bus. However, he had hidden in the inner circle under the protection of several guards. When called, he emerged with a look of slight panic.
Ling Mo slowly retreated with the crowd, keeping a clear view of what was happening around the school bus.
He saw Team Leader Li reach the bus door and nod asionally as if conversing with someone inside. This gave Ling Mo an uneasy feeling.
At that moment, a parked car nearby suddenly showed signs of activity. Many vehicles were parked in that area, making the car unremarkable.
Had Ling Mo not been paying attention earlier, he might not have noticed it now.
When he initially sensed an ambush, Ling Mo began scouting likely ambush locations.
The guards at the gate were the obvious sentries, but the vehicles and the green belt were also potential spots.
However, hiding in the green belt would require full-body armor.
Otherwise, emerging with weapons would result in torn clothes and possibly bloodied faces from the sharp foliage¡
In such a disheveled state, forget about shouting threats; it would be more fitting to drop your weapons and beg for mercy, which might actually suit the scene better¡
Only Zombies and mutation beasts could move freely among the bushes. An ordinary person trying to part the grass would end up getting shredded¡
The car door opened quietly, and a few people stepped out.
One of them leaned against the door, wearing sunsses, looking somewhatnguid at first nce.
These people stood nearby, watching as Team Leader Li turned and scanned the crowd.
Ling Mo lowered his head slightly, feeling somewhat relieved.
Luckily, he had left Mu Chen behind; otherwise, given Mu Chen¡¯s memorable impression, he would have been the first to be identified.
As for Ling Mo himself, he had worn a hat back then, leaving a less significant impression on Team Leader Li. Additionally, the dim light made it less likely that he would be recognized.
However, the response from Niepan made Ling Mo realize just how tricky the situation was.
Going up against the entire Niepan headquarters alone, the pressure he felt was immense.
But the greatest pressure came from the Big Boss.
Yet, this pressure felt rather peculiar¡
Logically, forcefully using psychic devour on a human should encounter enormous resistance.
Human psychic resistance is much stronger than that of a Zombie, with more intense psychic fluctuations. Trying to perform a psychic devour while the target is in good condition, even if sessful, would result in significant bacsh.
If Ling Mo¡¯s own psychic power wasn¡¯t strong enough, the target¡¯s instinctive rejection might be enough to incapacitate him.
However, despite the great consumption of his energy, he found the risk of devouring this particr individual to be manageable.
Yet, manageable risk was one thing, but encountering no resistance at all¡ That was quite unusual.
Indeed, throughout the process of devouring the Big Boss¡¯s psyche, Ling Mo felt no resistance whatsoever!
On the contrary, his devour seemed to proceed smoothly, as if the Big Boss was actively cooperating.
But in reality, the amount of mental energy Ling Mo absorbed was minimal, and the information extracted was pitifully scant!
Ling Mo¡¯s initial exmation was precisely due to this discovery.
Was the problem with his devouring strength? Of course not. It was simply that the Big Boss¡¯s mind contained very little psychic power!
This realization shocked Ling Mo. ¡°Empty-headed¡± was just a metaphor! How could the head of a headquarters truly be so devoid of mental substance?
Ling Mo quickly concluded that there was something fishy about this Big Boss¡
Recalling all the rumors about the Big Boss, his sense of foreboding deepened.
He suddenly realized that this seemed to be a doubleyered trap!
This Big Boss was indeed extraordinarily ruthless¡
As Team Leader Li approached the crowd under the protection of the guards, Ling Mo decisively retracted his psychic tentacles and gave amand to the master ball.
Since there was little to gain, there was no point in wasting further effort on the Big Boss.
The master ball slipped out through the Big Boss¡¯s clothing and within moments, it had already escaped outside the vehicle.
With a leap, itnded in the grass and then wriggled through a gap in the Barbed Wire.
In doing so, thest trace of it vanishedpletely.
However, as the crowd grew tighter, how could Ling Mo escape under everyone¡¯s watchful eyes?
Mu Chen¡¯s expression also looked grim. They had already pressed themselves as tightly as possible against the seam of the vehicle, hoping not to be discovered.
Although it was still very dark, the light from the mes andmps provided a dim illumination over the open area.
Hiding here, if someone decided to conduct a meticulous search, they would still be easily discovered.
¡°Crawl under the car; it¡¯ll make us less visible,¡± Mu Chen whispered.
Lan Lan frowned as she began to crawl underneath the car, asking, ¡°What did Ling Mo do now?¡±
¡°He must have done something reckless!¡± Mu Chen replied irritably.
Lan Lan huffed angrily, ¡°I knew he was unreliable.¡±
Despite her words, she obedientlyy under the car, waiting to see how Ling Mo would get out of this situation.
Old Lan also squeezed himself underneath, the pair leaving only their eyes visible as they peered through the car¡¯s undercarriage toward the crowd.
Mu Chen was sweating profusely with worry. He knew Ling Mo was among the crowd and had seen Team Leader Li.
Yet he held onto a glimmer of hope, gambling that this person wouldn¡¯t recognize Ling Mo.
At that moment, Team Leader Li suddenly shouted, ¡°Everyone, look at the people around you. Point out anyone you don¡¯t recognize!¡±
¡°Sht!¡±
Both Mu Chen and Ling Mo¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. Mu Chen, in particr, felt a chill run down his spine and broke out in a cold sweat.
This old fox!
Chapter 763: What Version of Super Mario Is This?
The members were busy leading the zombies into the building, but they still managed to nce around asionally.
It seemed that the intention of the senior management was not only to find out who was behind the scenes but also to block all possible escape routes using the crowd.
Watching the Big Boss gradually calm down, the Team Leader knew that their n was working.
He stood close to the car¡¯s door, his cold eyes scanning the continuously shrinking crowd, andughed mockingly, ¡°Does the Rat really think he can hide in the crowd? Doesn¡¯t he realize the crowd can crush him to death just as easily? How naive! A few insignificant people dare to challenge us repeatedly; they must not know the meaning of the word ¡®death¡¯.¡±
As he spoke, he turned his head to look into the car again.
These words weren¡¯t just for his own venting; they were meant to scold on behalf of the Big Boss.
Sure enough, just as the Big Boss, who had just been helped onto the sofa, heard this, he slightly frowned, ¡°We absolutely cannot let them escape¡¡±
After speaking, he stared at the car door with a changing expression, muttering to himself, ¡°That person reacted too quickly. As soon as he realized it was a bait, he let go immediately. Otherwise¡ But it¡¯s fine, at least we know how to deal with you now¡¡±
Halfway through, he seemed to suddenly awaken and closed his mouth, his face darkening.Several senior management members exchanged nces, all looking a bit puzzled.
Why is the Big Boss acting so strange after the attack?
Could it be that he is unsettled?
Thinking of this, some of them showed expressions of disbelief.
They hadn¡¯t joined Niepan for a short period of time, and while they weren¡¯t part of the group initially led by the Big Boss, they were considered veterans.
The Big Boss usually stayed in his own residence and never showed his face to ordinary members, but he was always well-informed about the happenings in Niepan. Not only that, but his expression also rarely varied, and his eyes always exuded a deeply profound feeling. Overall, the impression he left on the senior management was that of a stern superior, instilling a sense of awe.
When did he start to exhibit such ruthless behavior and tone?
The Experimental Group Leader shook his head, signaling them not to ask.
He thought to himself, don¡¯t be fooled by the Big Boss¡¯s suit and tie now, he wasn¡¯t always this dignified. Before he rose to power, he was an outright butcher¡
¡°Hurry up, grab anyone you don¡¯t recognize!¡± Team Leader Li was still shouting at the top of his lungs.
In the crowd, a young man with a calm expression nced at him briefly, flicked his finger, and tossed a small red object into the middle of the crowd.
As soon as it hit the ground, the crowd erupted again.
¡°Not again! These monsters are even fiercer than before!¡±
¡°Help quickly, I can¡¯t hold them off over here!¡±
¡°Damn it, why are you all crowding into the center? You want me to handle this alone?¡±
Shouts and curses filled the air, and even Team Leader Li, who had just circled near the crowd, got caught in the chaos.
One of the guards beside him was knocked to the ground by a wild swing from a zombie, and he himself retreated hastily while holding his head.
Seeing the crowd descend into chaos again, the Experimental Group Leader frowned.
Just as he was about to turn back for instructions, he noticed someone approaching the crowd.
Those two were the ones who had gotten off the small car, including the man wearing sunsses.
They looked like ordinary members, but there seemed to be something different about them¡
While the Experimental Group Leader was lost in thought, the two members had already reached Team Leader Li.
The one in sunsses grabbed Team Leader Li¡¯s arm, and the other one pulled out an iron rod, using it to strike a zombie at lightning speed.
The zombie was grappling with a guard when the rod swept it into the air.
Before it couldnd, the person leaped up, raised the iron rod over their head, and smashed it down onto the zombie¡¯s abdomen.
¡°Boom!¡±
The zombie hit the ground heavily and spat out a mouthful of blood.
Just as it opened its mouth, the iron rod ¡°
whooshed¡± down, piercing its throat viciously.
This series of attacks waspleted almost in the blink of an eye, without a single hitch, leaving the nearby Niepan memberspletely stunned.
They were superhumans as well, but to perform so seamlessly in such a dim environment, very few could aplish that.
These attacks required not just speed and strength, but urate judgment and extensivebat experience.
Especially his decisive thrust into the zombie¡¯s mouth as hended, which sent chills down the spines of everyone present.
Killing without hesitation¡ and he was even smiling while doing it!
After pulling the rod out of the zombie¡¯s chest, he quickly charged towards the next zombie.
With him clearing the way, Team Leader Li was swiftly brought into the crowd!
Following the sunsses man¡¯s guidance, Team Leader Li looked into the crowd and then hesitantly closed his eyes.
Noticing Team Leader Li¡¯s actions, the sunsses man¡¯s serious expression, and his hand subtly ced on Team Leader Li¡¯s hindbrain, Ling Mo immediately narrowed his eyes.
This is a mental ability superhuman! And he has a way to help Team Leader Li find people quickly!
Ling Mo¡¯s gaze darted between this man and Team Leader Li, and suddenly his pupils contracted.
Two psychic tentacles shot through the crowd, urately targeting those two psychic light clusters.
¡°Ah!¡±
Team Leader Li screamed, clutching his head and shaking.
The man behind him turned pale, but then his lips curled into a slight smile!
Ling Mo¡¯s heart skipped a beat, sensing trouble.
¡°He¡¯s over there!¡± The sunsses man shouted, and Iron Rod Man immediately reacted.
He leaped forward, stepping on people¡¯s shoulders, and charged towards Ling Mo.
Ling Mo quickly retreated into the crowd, his eyes ncing to the side.
Hearing the sunsses man¡¯s shout, Lan Lan, who was under the car, shivered and quickly pulled her head back.
She turned to Mu Chen, who was squatting in the gap of the car, and said, ¡°What do we do? It seems like he¡¯s been discovered.¡±
Mu Chen hesitated for a moment and then grasped the hilt of his knife. He leaned his back against the car and slowly moved near the side mirror. ¡°In a while, don¡¯t move. When you see the situation turn chaotic, just run. Head towards that hole. Those people will definitely chase you there. Cover your faces and blend in. It¡¯s so dark, no one will notice you.¡±
¡°Are you going to save him?¡± Old Lan nodded and asked.
¡°Who¡¯s saving anyone! This is about saving myself. If he goes down, I¡¯m dead too, got it?¡± Mu Chen exined angrily.
However, as he turned around, Mu Chen showed a frustrated expression. ¡°I knew it wasn¡¯t a good idea to follow him!¡±
While Mu Chen was nervously taking deep breaths and seeking an opportunity to charge out, a gasp arose from the crowd.
As Ling Mo retreated, Iron Rod Mannded lightly in an open gap.
Somehow, whenever the sunsses man shouted, Iron Rod Man would quickly follow.
Not just that, the rest of the group who had gotten off the small car also rushed towards the crowd.
Ling Mo quickly realized that the sunsses man was using him as bait, trying to lure him out.
If too many people came at once, Ling Mo would surely hold back or try to find another way out.
So they sent only two, and they even deliberately split up to give Ling Mo an apparent opportunity to fight back.
What Ling Mo didn¡¯t expect was that they weren¡¯t using any superpowers. When Team Leader Li closed his eyes, the sunsses man was just pretending. In reality, he was fully prepared, just waiting for Ling Mo to make a move.
When Ling Mo finally acted, the man took the hit, but since he was prepared, the impact wasn¡¯t that severe.
However, once targeted, he clung to Ling Mo like a leech.
After locking onto Ling Mo, the sunsses man quickly exited the crowd and stood a short distance away, sneering as he watched Ling Mo¡¯s direction.
¡°I¡¯ve been tricked¡¡±
Ling Mo continued to retreat into the crowd, but these people, although unaware of who exactly was being targeted, instinctively parted to the sides, clearing a path for Iron Rod Man.
¡°ng.¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s back lightly hit something, and at the same time, he bumped against ayer of sturdy barbed wire.
The crowd partedpletely, leaving Ling Mo fully exposed to Iron Rod Man and the sunsses man.
¡°Got you!¡±
Iron Rod Man grinned, brandishing his iron rod as he lunged at Ling Mo like a fierce tiger.
But at the very moment he was exposed, Ling Mo had already turned around, grabbing hold of the Barbed Wire.
¡°You can¡¯t escape!¡±
The sunsses man shouted angrily from a distance, and Iron Rod Man¡¯s speed increased instantly.
At the same time, the guards near the opening raised their guns, aiming directly at the Barbed Wire.
¡°Come and get me if you dare.¡±
Ling Mo replied nonchntly, then pushed off the ground with his feet, his whole body lifting suddenly.
Without any visible effort, it was as if he had grabbed an invisible, stic rope and was catapulted upwards.
No matter how fast Iron Rod Man moved, he couldn¡¯t match this spring-like force. His iron rod struck the Barbed Wire with a ¡°ng,¡± but he missed his target.
He responded quickly, grabbing the Barbed Wire and climbing up with astonishing speed after missing.
The people below raised their heads in amazement, eximing continuously.
Most of them hadn¡¯t even realized what was happening. How did things escte into a fight so suddenly?
Especially the scene where the first person, cornered and seemingly doomed, suddenly soared into the air-it left these onlookers dumbfounded.
¡°Did anyone see his face?¡±
¡°No, his movements were too fast.¡±
¡°What kind of superpower is that¡?¡±
Ling Mo, now high above, neither fell back down nor clung to the Barbed Wire.
Instead, he stood steadily in mid-air, seemingly leveraging some invisible force. With a light hop, he ascended another level.
¡°Are you ying Super Mario?¡±
Hearing the shouts from below, Iron Rod Man looked up, instantly cursing in frustration.
Chapter 764: So Arrogant Even While Running Away
When Iron Rod Man shouted this, everyone below was suddenly enlightened¡e to think of it, it really does look like that!
Ling Mo, hovering in mid-air, paused momentarily, and a hint of an unnatural expression shed across his face.
After all, this was an effect he achieved by materializing his psychic tentacle. Why did it seem so trivial in the eyes of these unappreciative people?
¡°I clearly am not wearing any suspenders or overalls, nor do I have a chubby figure, and I certainly didn¡¯t grow big by eating mushrooms¡¡±
In fact, Ling Mo had used this method quite a few times before, but primarily as an auxiliary measure. This technique typically consumed arge amount of mental energy, and it also required very specific terrain conditions.
After using it once or twice, it might catch people off guard, but use it too often and people will eventually figure out the principle behind it.
In another ce, Ling Mo wouldn¡¯t have so many reservations, but this was the Niepan headquarters!
The crowd of superhumans down there, were they just for show?
So many Experimental Subjects had been let in, fighting against dozens of people in this small, dimly lit area for half a day, yet nobody got injured. This alone already said a lot.Ling Mo wasn¡¯t so arrogant as to think he could take on everyone single-handedly. Sheer numbers alone could wear him down!
If they were scattered, he might still have a chance of picking them off one by one, but now they were all clustered together¡
These superhumans hadn¡¯t reacted yet, and Ling Mo intended to seize this opportunity.
Showing this trick was all about intimidating the crowd and creating an opening!
¡°You¡¯d better settle down!¡± Iron Rod Man, following behind in a hurry, shouted aggressively.
In the midst of his distraction, he suddenly felt a mass of Dark Shadow fall from the sky and ¡°st¡± onto his face.
Some of the Dark Shadow even fell into his open mouth, nearly causing him to fall off the Barbed Wire.
¡°I¡ Damn it! This is mud from his shoe!¡±
While Iron Rod Man was spitting furiously, sunsses man was ring coldly at Ling Mo in the air.
Hispanions had mingled into the crowd, with one staying close by his side.
At this moment, only a few seconds had passed since Ling Mo¡¯s eye-catching leap.
In such a short amount of time,bined with Ling Mo¡¯s eerie agility and the zombies going berserk below, most of the members still felt utterly bewildered.
Even the team leader of the Experimental Group, standing at the car door, waspletely stunned. Although he wasn¡¯t aware of the ¡°lure the snake out of its hole¡± n, he reacted immediately when the unexpected incident urred. He initially thought an exciting hunt was about tomence, with everyone chasing and surrounding their target, leading to an undoubtedly bloody conclusion. But who could have expected that Ling Mo would jump over the wall so quickly?
And what a showy leap it was!
Especially the phrase ¡°If you have the guts,e after me,¡± which, in the suddenly quiet open space, was heard by almost everyone clearly.
This wasn¡¯t just a p in the face; it was like throwing a harsh uppercut right at these senior management.
Sunsses man looked particrly unsightly, as if he¡¯d been punched in the nose. Seeing Ling Mopletely up on high ground, he snorted coldly and suddenly raised his hand.
¡°Do you really think you can escape?¡±
He smirked and whispered a few words to the person beside him.
That person nodded and then loudly shouted, ¡°Listen up! This guy is a mental ability user! Don¡¯t worry about what kind of superpowers he¡¯s using. Those with psychic attacks, bring him down from up there!¡±
His shout caused another stir among the crowd.
¡°No way, a mental ability user?¡±
¡°I thought he had enhancement abilities!¡±
¡°Mental abilities can be used like this?¡±
Amid the discussions, several mental ability superhumans stood up, their eyes gleaming with excitement as they stared at Ling Mo.
¡°He has psychic fluctuations!¡±
¡°Hit him directly!¡±
Sunsses man raised his arm, smiling as he looked at Ling Mo.
Indeed, this person¡¯s thoughts were very sharp. Although he didn¡¯t fully understand how Ling Mo managed to achieve this, he immediately came up with the most targeted response.
As for how impressive Ling Mo¡¯s ability was, he didn¡¯t care at all.
The ugly expression on his face was because Ling Mo had seized control of the situation through this shocking method.
Ling Mo in the air acted as if he didn¡¯t hear a thing. With two swift steps, he had already leapt over the Barbed Wire.
But if he were to be struck down, evennding on the other side would mean certain death.
Iron Rod Man, undeterred, continued to climb upwards, waiting for a chance to pounce and exact his revenge for the mud incident¡
¡°What do we do now?¡± Lan Lan asked nervously.
Mu Chen, gripping his knife handle tightly, had a pensive look on his face.
Just moments ago, he was gearing up to rush out recklessly, but Ling Mo suddenly used such an audacious method to escape.
Even though there was another crisis now, who could be sure Ling Mo didn¡¯t have another trick up his sleeve?
Watching Ling Mo in the air, Mu Chen felt it best not to act rashly.
Ling Mo had gone to great lengths to get Lan Lan and Old Lan out.
And this guy¡ he was never one to suffer losses lightly¡
¡°What else can we do? Just wait and see.¡± Mu Chen thought for a moment and then said with aplicated expression.
Lan Lan gave him a surprised look before scornfully saying, ¡°If you¡¯re too scared to go out, just admit it. No need to pretend to be all righteous¡¡±
¡°Who¡¯s pretending?¡± Mu Chen retorted angrily.
Seeing Lan Lan roll her eyes and turn her head away, Mu Chen felt a pang of frustration.
Was he really scared? No, it was because Ling Mo had often tricked him!
But Lan Lan definitely wouldn¡¯t listen to his exnation. Mu Chen redirected his attention back to Ling Mo.
Ling Mo, having leapt to a higher point, paused momentarily. He turned his head, but his gaze didn¡¯t fall on the mental ability superhumans. Instead, he locked eyes directly on sunsses man.
During his upward jump, Ling Mo had been ¡°reminiscing¡± about the spiritual energy of this man.
This person seemed to be a mental ability superhuman as well, but his tracking method was quite unique. However, this wasn¡¯t the main point. The real reason Ling Mo paid him special attention was that his mental energy felt vaguely familiar¡
This feeling was not very clear, but it was peculiar. Each person¡¯s mental energy is unique and has very distinctive personal characteristics.
An ordinary mental ability superhuman might not be able to discern it, but Ling Mo, with his Devour ability, was very sensitive to such things.
It¡¯s likeparing a dish perceived by sight to one tasted; Ling Mo received a more nuanced understanding through his unique ability.
But this guy in front of him¡ it was clearly their first encounter.
Wearing sunsses at night-this image would be unforgettable once seen!
¡°Why does he feel familiar¡¡±
Ling Mo furrowed his brows, quickly searching his mind. But then he heard sunsses man chuckle twice, and the man standing next to him spoke up again, ¡°If you surrender now, it¡¯s still not toote. Otherwise, if we make a move, I guarantee you will die a terrible death!¡±
This was no idle threat. Several Machine Guns were already aimed at Ling Mo, and below, several mental ability superhumans were poised to strike.
Even if they couldn¡¯t actually bring Ling Mo down, as long as they could cause him to pause for even a moment, the next second he would be riddled with bullets.
Their threats and bluster were obviously a ploy to capture him alive.
Ling Mo nced among the crowd, quickly spotting sunsses man¡¯spanions.
Once these people mixed into the crowd, they swiftly dispersed, not focusing on Ling Mo but rather on the surrounding Niepan members.
Ling Mo¡¯s thoughts raced, and he quickly understood their intentions, finding it somewhat amusing.
Apparently, they believed that tonight¡¯s events couldn¡¯t have been orchestrated by Ling Mo alone, and now they were waiting for his aplices to reveal themselves.
To them, Ling Mo¡¯s brazen actions were likely a distraction to draw all attention, thereby covering for hispanions¡¯ escape.
¡°Too bad that while I do havepanions, it¡¯s not like you think¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself.
Meanwhile, Team Leader Li, clutching his head, came to his senses and whispered to sunsses man, ¡°That guy is Ling Ge, but I haven¡¯t seen Mu Chen.¡±
¡°Ling Ge, huh¡¡± sunsses man repeated with a cold smile, ¡°Do you intend to sacrifice yourself for the greater good? Or are you nning to fight to the death and abandon yourpanions to escape on your own? But as I said, you won¡¯t escape!¡±
This was the third time sunsses man had spoken loudly, and while Ling Mo listened to his tone, he couldn¡¯t shake off a strange feeling.
Normal people don¡¯t usually speak while deliberately suppressing their voice¡
As that sense of familiarity grew clearer in Ling Mo¡¯s mind, he narrowed his eyes slightly,ing to a vague conclusion.
¡°Which eye of yours saw me trying to escape? Am I that kind of person?¡± Ling Mo shook his head, looking extremely exasperated.
If his intention was to run away, his speed wouldn¡¯t be this slow!
Sunsses man was momentarily stunned. His expression suddenly changed dramatically: ¡°Get him!¡±
No sooner had he spoken, the mental ability superhumans all seemed to falter momentarily; simultaneously, Ling Mo followed through with a leap outward.
¡°Didn¡¯t you say you weren¡¯t running?!¡±
Iron Rod Man had just halted his advance, not expecting that behind Ling Mo¡¯s righteous wordsy such an intent.
Using a trick as basic as fooling children at such a critical life-or-death moment, and most people even fell for it!
Who could have imagined that even when pushed to such an extreme, Ling Mo would still think of such a tactic!
Sunsses man¡¯s face turned ashen. He hadn¡¯t expected Ling Mo to actually try escaping alone¡ what a blunder!
¡°Damn it, Ling Mo, you schemer!¡± Mu Chen instantly lost hisposure, but after cursing, he remained squatting in ce, unmoving.
¡°Now is it time for you to save yourself?¡± Old Lan asked, struggling to support himself.
Mu Chen shot him a dark look, then nced at Lan Lan. Finally, he bit his lip and said, ¡°Let¡¯s wait a bit longer.¡±
¡°So, you do trust him¡¡± Lan Lan said with a teasing blink of her eyes.
¡°Cut the crap,¡± Mu Chen responded with a dejected tone.
Chapter 765: I Said Its Not an Escape
At this moment, Ling Mo was still in mid-air, and the sunsses man finally waved down the hand he had been holding up.
This action was directed towards the guards at the breach, and the message was simple: Open fire!
After being messed with by Ling Mo twice, sunsses man¡¯s patience was finally exhausted.
Kill! Kill this person!
As for his aplices, couldn¡¯t they be foundter if they didn¡¯t show up now? Perfect, this would serve as an opportunity to show them the fate of those who resist Niepan!
When the intense gunfiremenced, maybe some coward would be scared enough toe out on their own.
With that thought, sunsses man¡¯s hand waved down with extra force, full of ferocity!
At the same time, everyone¡¯s eyes focused on the sunsses man¡¯s hand.
The unusual tone he used when he called out had already drawn a lot of attention, and now he suddenly made this action, naturally bing the center of everyone¡¯s focus.As his hand fully waved down, an invisible chill swept through the crowd.
He was going to make a ruthless move¡
Although most people had no idea who this person was or where he came from, his manner of easily deciding someone¡¯s life or death exuded an inherent sense of fearsome authority!
What does it mean to wield absolute power? Just look at his actions and that confident expression!
¡°Die!¡±
Sunsses man red viciously at Ling Mo, a cold smile creeping onto his face.
He seemed to have already seen Ling Mo¡¯s helpless struggle and his eventual fall like a discarded rag.
Weren¡¯t these Experimental Subjects lured out by them? They¡¯ll be fed with his corpse then!
¡°Fight me? You¡¯re out of your league!¡±
Sunsses man pondered smugly, but suddenly felt something was off.
His hand had already waved down, but where were the gunshots?
¡°Didn¡¯t they say to follow my hand signal?¡±
Sunsses man was furious. Just a moment ago, his left hand practically had a spotlight on it, waving for everyone to see!
Not just him; even those in the crowd who weren¡¯t entangled with zombies stood on tiptoe, turning their heads towards the breach.
Unfortunately, they were blocked either by people or zombies, it¡¯s not so easy to see clearly.
Just a moment ago, everyone¡¯s attention was on sunsses man and Ling Mo; who would focus on the guards?
Sunsses man suddenly had a bad feeling and quickly turned his head.
One nce, and his expression changed.
A man beside him muttered, ¡°Why are those people just standing there?¡±
At the breach, about a dozen figures were indeed standing there but without any movement.
Squinting his eyes for a better look, the man suddenly gasped in shock.
Those people weren¡¯t just standing there; they were clearly bound to the machine guns and barbed wire! No wonder it looked odd-what kind of terrible puppet show was this?
But seriously, who could have silently managed to take down a dozen guards at once? When Ling Mo jumped up, the guards had responded to their signals, and it hadn¡¯t even been a minute since. How did this happen?!
In the blink of an eye, cold sweat drenched the man¡¯s back.
Sunsses man obviously noticed this too. At that moment, two of the machine guns suddenly moved ominously, and gunfire erupted!
¡°Damn!¡±
Someone in the crowd cursed, and instantly everyone ducked to the ground.
And the machine guns were pointed right at them!
How ironic-all these things being used against them were from Niepan!
Experimental Subjects, machine guns!
There should be a limit to using local resources!
Though sunsses man reacted quickly, as soon as he dodged behind Team Leader Li, Ling Mo, almost touching down, leaped up and made a grabbing motion towards sunsses man from nearly thirty meters away.
Sunsses man, still turning his head, hadn¡¯t anticipated this. Someone in the crowd started shouting, ¡°He¡¯sing back!¡±
The shouts were drowned in the gunfire, hard to hear clearly.
¡°What?¡±
As the thought shed through sunsses man¡¯s mind, he suddenly felt an invisible noose tighten around his neck.
As a superhuman with mental abilities, what kind of physical defense could he make?
With that invisible noose tightening around him, before he could react, his entire body was suddenly lifted off the ground.
¡°What kind of superpower is this?!¡±
Hearing the whooshing wind and the chaotic gunfire around him, sunsses man was utterly bewildered.
Was this Ling Mo¡¯s doing?
How many more tricks did this mental ability user have up his sleeve?
Sunsses man tried to struggle, but it was clear that Ling Mo had nned this meticulously. The force was astonishing, and the speed was beyond belief!
Moreover, being suspended in mid-air without any leverage, and with a physique no different from an ordinary person, sunsses man¡¯s struggle was futile.
The first to recover was the man beside sunsses man. He quickly leapt up, reaching out to grab him, but suddenly noticed Ling Mo squinting his eyes at him: ¡°Didn¡¯t I say? I really wasn¡¯t trying to run.¡±
¡°Damn¡¡± Just as the man sensed something was wrong, his head felt like it was hit with a powerful punch, causing his actions to go awry.
He tumbled to the ground in a rather undignified manner. Before he could get up, he shouted, ¡°Stop him!¡±
That shout was what finally snapped everyone around them back to reality.
Seeing sunsses man beingunched towards Ling Mo like a human cannonball, everyone was dumbstruck.
This guy¡ he¡¯s far more than just brazen!
Forced into corners repeatedly, this guy not only kept his cool but dared to snatch someone right under everyone¡¯s noses!
It seemed he never intended to escape from the start; all his actions were aimed at seizing this moment.
Even if he had outside assistance, there was no need for such audacity!
And the bizarre method Ling Mo just used once again caused a stir among the crowd.
Several mental ability users, having just been startled by the gunfire, were hit by a second wave of shock.
Ling Mo wasn¡¯t giving them any chance¡
The gunfire pinned many people down. Though some wanted to move, they hesitated after ncing at sunsses man.
Who was this guy?
And as for the man in mid-air, what was the point of capturing sunsses man?
The Experimental Group¡¯s Team Leader, crouching inside the vehicle with his hands covering his head, also witnessed the scene and began to specte about Ling Mo¡¯s intentions.
From the looks of it, this guy intended to take a hostage and then negotiate terms with them¡
¡°But he¡¯s really thinking too simply. There¡¯s no way the Big Boss would let them go just for one person¡¡± the Team Leader thought to himself as he turned to look back inside the vehicle.
What he saw shocked him- the Big Boss¡¯s expression had suddenly changed!
It wasn¡¯t fury or cruelty, but an expression like someone had his heart gripped tightly in fear.
Specifically, the Big Boss was staring wide-eyed, with his mouth twitching slightly, his body slumped against the sofa, and his eyes staring nkly ahead. Upon closer inspection, he was also taking shallow breaths as if he couldn¡¯t get enough air.
¡°Big Boss¡¡±
The Team Leader half-crawled over, only to find that the Big Boss showed no response at all.
¡°Are you alright? Big Boss?¡±
After shouting several times with no answer, the Team Leader suddenly felt his pulse quicken. He vaguely caught onto some key points but couldn¡¯t piece them together in his mind¡
While Ling Mo made his move, he also signaled in the direction where Mu Chen was.
Mu Chen had been intently watching Ling Mo, his emotions fluctuating with Ling Mo¡¯s every action.
Finally seeing the signal, Mu Chen felt a sudden urge to cry tears of joy.
¡°This damned captain¡¡±
He muttered as he helped Old Lan out of their hiding spot.
Lan Lan kept ncing back towards where Ling Mo was, unable to help but marvel, ¡°He is so bold¡¡±
¡°Let¡¯s move quickly!¡±
Mu Chen yanked Old Lan and squeezed into the gap between the car and the barbed wire, then quickly bent over and dashed towards the exit.
¡°Aren¡¯t we using that hole?¡± Old Lan asked while they ran.
¡°Ling Mo wants us to use the main gate!¡± Mu Chen exined, though he was also feeling a bit uneasy inside.
This Ling Mo was incredibly brazen¡
Snatching someone from right under their noses and then having his allies leave through the front gate¡
Even if Niepan¡¯s senior management didn¡¯t die from anger, they¡¯d undoubtedly be furious!
As they got closer, Mu Chen suddenly noticed something strange, and Lan Lan¡¯s mouth dropped open in shock too.
The two machine guns were firing wildly, but their barrels weren¡¯t actually aimed at anyone. They were just suppressing their targets, preventing them from lifting their heads. Whenever someone tried to move, the gun barrels would tilt down in response, creating a suppressive fire situation.
Who would dare to confront bullets head-on?
These light machine guns fired by pressing the trigger, and the triggers of these two guns were being ¡°operated¡± by two guards who seemed to have been knocked unconscious. Their index fingers had been ced on the triggers by someone else.
But how their fingers managed to keep pressing the trigger while they were unconscious was something Mu Chen couldn¡¯t fathom.
¡°Maybe it¡¯s too dark, and there are mechanisms I can¡¯t see¡¡± he thought.
Lan Lan and Old Lan were also astonished by what they saw, but Mu Chen quickly urged them to bypass the guards and run towards the nearby opening.
¡°Why aren¡¯t those guns shooting at the people?¡± Lan Lan asked while running.
Mu Chen nearly bit his tongue, ncing at Lan Lan in shock, he said, ¡°That would result in a lot of casualties.¡±
¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of being hunted downter?¡± Lan Lan innocently blinked, ¡°I was just thinking of you guys.¡±
¡°Killing them now would make us no different from murderers. These people might note looking for trouble after this. After what happened today, they¡¯ll think twice abouting after us,¡± Mu Chen exined.
¡°Don¡¯t act like you¡¯re so capable or anything¡¡± Lan Lan retorted mercilessly.
Old Lan nodded in agreement, ¡°If you were really that ruthless, I¡¯d have to reconsider. Dreams are important, but not if it means throwing Lan Lan into the fire.¡±
¡°This old man really speaks reason¡ but could you at least teach your daughter better first?¡± Mu Chen said, exasperated.
Just then, loud shouting could be heard from behind: ¡°Someone¡¯s running from the front!¡±
¡°That person is¡ seems like the Deputy Team Leader!¡±
The Experimental Group¡¯s Team Leader had just directed people to retrieve the man with sunsses when he heard this, causing him to ck out from frustration.
Chapter 766: Stirring Up Trouble is Also a Skill
¡°Ran¡ Ran away?¡±
The leader of the Experimental Group stood there, swaying, almost believing his ears were ying tricks on him.
¡°The one who ran¡ was the Deputy Team Leader? That old man?¡±
A shiver ran down his spine, and he practically stumbled and crawled to the car door, peeking through the gap in the direction of the breach.
Unfortunately, the leader¡¯s vision wasn¡¯t very good. His eyes were almost popping out of his head, but all he could see were the ming gun barrels.
¡°You! Come here!¡±
He looked around and suddenly pointed at a guard.
Due to his nervousness, his voice was somewhat distorted, making it sound particrly sharp.
The guard was immediately startled, then crouched and hurried over under the leader¡¯s frantic gestures.As soon as he got close, the leader¡¯s bony hand grabbed his cor.
This old man, who held a high position at the Niepan headquarters, now had a twisted and grotesque expression, a far cry from his usual dignity.
¡°Did you get a clear look? Who exactly ran away?¡±
The guard was almost choking from the leader¡¯s grip and answered nervously with a pained expression, ¡°It seemed like three people¡ one of them was wearing a whiteb coat with graying hair, followed by a shorty¡¡±
Before he could finish, he suddenly felt the grip on his neck loosen and realized that the leader had copsed onto the ground.
¡°It was him, him and his daughter¡ No¡ this can¡¯t be¡ it¡¯s impossible¡¡±
The leader muttered with a vacant look in his eyes, ¡°Why did he run? What was he running for? I gave him everything he wanted!¡±
At this point, his voice suddenly rose, and his expression turned extremely angry, ¡°That old man, how dare he run! He¡¯s trying to ruin me, he¡¯s trying to ruin me!¡±
He suddenly lunged at the guard again, scaring the guard into another shiver.
¡°Why on earth did I stand here to watch this spectacle? I should have stayed far away¡¡± the guard thought, almost in tears.
¡°Go! Bring him back to me! You must bring him back!¡± the leader shouted.
The guard looked troubled. With bullets flying everywhere, how were they supposed to capture anyone?
Actually, sneaking around wasn¡¯t that difficult, but if the others dared to walk right out the front door in broad daylight, surely they had something up their sleeve, didn¡¯t they?
Chasing after them in the dark would be suicide¡
But fearing the leader¡¯s crazed expression, the guard didn¡¯t dare voice his thoughts. Instead, he reluctantly nodded, ¡°I¡¯ll go notify them.¡±
Only after the guard returned to the crowd did the leader¡¯s body seem to go limp, as if drained of all strength.
Gritting his teeth, he muttered, ¡°That guy named Ling¡ and Mu Chen¡ the guy named Ling¡¡±
Repeating the names over and over, his fingernails sunk deeply into his flesh.
The sudden outburst from the Experimental Group leader didn¡¯t go unnoticed by the other senior management members.
Though their reactions weren¡¯t as intense, they too felt a twinge of panic.
After a whole night of chaos, it was only at this very moment that they truly realized the danger posed by their adversary.
So¡ this was their real objective!
And this move had essentially taken away a backbone of Niepan.
The Deputy Team Leader¡ He was the foundation of the Experimental Group!
No wonder the leader was trembling with fury. With the roots gouged out, the Experimental Group¡¯s significance would plummet.
Once the most prominent and powerful among all the senior management, the leader¡¯s stature would greatly diminish after tonight¡
¡°After the apocalypse struck, I finally climbed up to the position of team leader, shaking off the ¡®Deputy¡¯ leader who had been by my side for decades, thinking I was on cloud nine. And now¡¡± a man remarked, wiping his cold sweat.
¡°But what¡¯s going on with the Big Boss? His face looks even worse¡¡± someone finally noticed the silent, gasping Big Boss. Although they shouted a couple of times in confusion, they couldn¡¯t discern anything unusual¡
Meanwhile, the sunsses man was finally forced close to Ling Mo, unable to resist.
¡°Ahhhh!¡± He screamed furiously, but it couldn¡¯t change his situation.
Iron Rod Man red fiercely from behind the Barbed Wire, shouting, ¡°How dare you!¡±
¡°I already did,¡± Ling Mo said with a smile.
Ling Mo effortlessly swapped his feet mid-air, making it look like he was taking a casual stroll. However, from his tense posture, it was clear he was using some method to stabilize himself.
No matter how you looked at it, his calm and rxed demeanor was much more graceful than the awkward, octopus-like crawl of Iron Rod Man.
Coupled with Ling Mo¡¯s condescending smile¡
¡°You¡¯re asking for death!¡± Iron Rod Man cursed.
¡°Don¡¯t bother trying to interfere with me; your technique is too poor,¡± Ling Mo advised.
Iron Rod Man was taken aback for a moment, his face instantly turning bright red.
He saw right through me, just like that?
Come to think of it, this guy is answering me, yet he doesn¡¯t seem affected at all¡ Isn¡¯t mental ability supposed to require intense concentration?
Could it be¡ he just doesn¡¯t care about me at all?
Iron Rod Man gritted his teeth in anger, his gaze repeatedly shifting between Ling Mo and the sunsses man, waiting for the right moment to act.
¡°Trying to snatch him from under my nose? But you¡¯re not fast enough,¡± Ling Mo continued, ¡°You can¡¯t climb faster than he can fly.¡±
Iron Rod Man felt like he was coughing up blood; this guy even had the nerve to mock him!
But Ling Mo¡¯s words were true-Iron Rod Man had to dodge bullets while climbing, significantly slowing him down.
And this only made Iron Rod Man even more frustrated.
Clearly, he already had the upper hand; why resort to the same tactics?
At this moment, a ¡°whoosh¡± sound reached his ears-it was the sunsses man getting closer from above.
Iron Rod Man let out a low roar and kicked off from the Barbed Wire, turning to pounce at the sunsses man.
His intention was obvious. Regardless of how the sunsses man managed to fly, as long as he brought him down to the ground, it would be a way to escape.
Even if he got hurt in the process, it would be better than falling into Ling Mo¡¯s hands!
Just as he let go of the iron, he heard Ling Mo shout from above: ¡°Use that rod of yours.¡±
The sunsses man flinched mid-air-was he being treated like a baseball?
Iron Rod Man also staggered slightly-enough already!
But his leaping ability was indeed impressive, and the slight stagger didn¡¯t significantly affect his movement.
Seeing his fingers about to reach the sunsses man, Iron Rod Man couldn¡¯t help but sh a cold smirk.
Although his interference hadn¡¯t seeded, the guy had gotten too cocky¡
But in that very instant, his vision suddenly blurred.
¡°Huh?¡±
With a question mark popping up in his mind, the screams of the sunsses man abruptly seemed to be right above him.
In a daze, Iron Rod Man was still puzzled, thinking, ¡°Wait, if I¡¯m pouncing, he should be under me¡¡±
¡°Ah!¡±
The pain of mming face-first into the ground instantly woke him up. Shaking his head, he struggled to get up, feeling like his body was about to fall apart. He saw Ling Mo gracefully descending from mid-air, holding the sunsses man.
Separated by a sheet of Barbed Wire, Ling Mo waved at him. ¡°Touchdown!¡±
Iron Rod Man, still in a daze, felt a tightness in his chest. ¡°Do you think this is a football game?¡±
¡°It¡¯s easier to grab people mid-air,¡± Ling Mo smiled slightly.
Iron Rod Man lunged onto the Barbed Wire, shaking it violently. ¡°Don¡¯t move! If you dare take him away, I guarantee you¡¯ll die miserably!¡±
¡°Oh¡¡± Ling Mo gave the sunsses man¡¯s waist a kick to stop his wailing, then asked with a smile, ¡°Is he very important?¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s question was very leading, and he watched the sunsses man¡¯s reaction carefully.
Even in the dim light, Ling Mo¡¯s vision was significantly better than an average person¡¯s.
The reason he paused to ask this was because he already had a hunch¡
Upon seeing Ling Mo¡¯s kick, Iron Rod Man¡¯s face turned fierce again. But when Ling Mo asked, a strange look shed across his face. Stiffening his neck, he answered, ¡°What, are you scared? Let me tell you¡¡±
¡°Ah, ah,¡± the sunsses man, clutching his waist and shaking, wanted to speak too.
But Ling Mo¡¯s kick had been quite hard; the sunsses man felt as if his kidneys were about to be squeezed out from somewhere. With no energy to speak, he could only groan a couple of times, hoping Iron Rod Man would catch on¡
¡°You¡¡± Iron Rod Man¡¯s eyebrows twitched, ¡°You hit him so hard¡¡±
¡°Not talking? Fine,¡± Ling Mo said with a smile, shaking his head. He lifted the sunsses man and said, ¡°Don¡¯t regret your decision.¡±
¡°Stop!¡±
Iron Rod Man struggled to climb the Barbed Wire again, but now he could barely control his limbs, let alone climb up.
Helplessly watching Ling Mo drag the sunsses man into the darkness, Iron Rod Man¡¯s body went limp.
With his fingers hooked into the holes of the fence, he muttered with a defeated expression, ¡°It¡¯s over¡¡±
¡°Hurry up!¡±
Mu Chen pulled Old Lan through the gap and dashed more than ten meters beforeing to an abrupt stop.
Seeing his suddenly tense demeanor, Lan Lan couldn¡¯t help but feel anxious too. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±
¡°There¡¯s someone ahead,¡± Mu Chen whispered.
¡°So¡ Niepan was prepared for this?¡± Old Lan said, his expression uncertain.
Mu Chen nodded heavily, slowly raising his knife and taking a step forward. ¡°You two run ahead and find a ce to hide. I¡¯ll cover for you¡¡±
¡°Hey! You idiot, over here!¡±
A familiar voice came from the bushes, cutting off Mu Chen¡¯s heroic deration.
His face twitched, then he turned to the puzzled Lan Lan and said, ¡°It¡¯s one of ours¡¡±
¡°I see¡¡± Lan Lan blinked and nodded.
¡°Forget what I just said,¡± Mu Chen muttered quietly.
¡°Didn¡¯t expect someone woulde to your aid!¡± Old Lan said, looking excited.
Mu Chen sighed in frustration, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect it either¡ That Ling Mo! He didn¡¯t tell me anything!¡±
Chapter 767: Caught an Ingrate
The intense gunfire continued to echo ¡°rat-a-tat-tat¡± in this area, but things fell eerily quiet as soon as they left the open space in front of the headquarters.
Shaking green belt, deste road devoid of people¡ Inside and outside the Barbed Wire, it felt like two different worlds.
Standing outside and listening to the gunfire gave a surreal feeling.
¡°Ah¡¡±
The sunsses man groaned in pain as he stumbled forward, following Ling Mo.
Ling Mo¡¯s kick had nearly incapacitated him, and the stare he cast at Ling Mo was filled with hatred.
One moment, he thought victory was certain; the next, he became Ling Mo¡¯s captive¡
And Ling Mo treated prisoners without a shred of courtesy!
Even though their eyes met through the sunsses, Ling Mo, with his strong psychic power, sharply sensed the man¡¯s gaze.¡°You seem very angry,¡± Ling Mo¡¯s tone was surprisingly bemused, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it won¡¯t be that easy to injure your kidneys.¡±
¡°¡¡±
After witnessing Iron Rod Man being led into a trap, the sunsses man had gained some insight into Ling Mo¡¯s way of speaking.
¡°He¡¯s doing this on purpose, to provoke me, to make me lose my cool, and then dig a pit for me to fall into¡¡± the sunsses man reminded himself.
Seeing the sunsses man remain silent, Ling Mo touched his nose and suddenly smirked, ¡°But I have plenty of ways to injure your kidneys, and even¡ seeing the copse of the Babylon Tower isn¡¯t too difficult¡¡±
¡°What¡ do you mean?¡± the sunsses man asked through gritted teeth.
Ling Mo nced downward and then gave a sinisterugh, ¡°You can think of it as the explosive destruction of localized organs.¡±
The sunsses man froze for a moment, then cursed viciously, ¡°You¡ don¡¯t think¡ you¡¯ve won¡¡±
¡°Eh? Not scared? That¡¯s strange¡¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s thoughts raced, and he shifted his gaze back to the man¡¯s face.
The sunsses man continued to shout viciously, ¡°Even if you manage to escape for now, how long can you really run? You should know how many superhumans Niepan has, right¡¡±
Ling Mo unexpectedly nodded and patted his backpack. ¡°I¡¯m not quite sure yet, I haven¡¯t looked through those booklets.¡±
¡°What¡¡±
¡°The registration forms.¡±
The sunsses man¡¯s expression turned remarkably colorful. This guy even took their registration forms!
And he had the audacity to look at him with an expression that suggested it was the most natural thing in the world, even staring at him like he was an idiot.
¡°Scoundrels¡¡± the sunsses man cursed.
¡°Save it. It¡¯s for knowing the enemy as well as oneself. Tactical, you know?¡± Ling Mo said, and suddenly waved his hand.
The sunsses man only saw a blur, and the next second, his sunsses fell to the ground.
He stared in shock at Ling Mo and recalled the scene when he was ¡°captured.¡±
¡°Telekinesis? No¡ even if he can control objects, how could he control a living person?¡± the sunsses man pondered frantically.
Psychic power controlling objects essentially means applying one¡¯s psychic power to influence the trajectory of an object and even make it move under this force.
Usually, the objects that can be controlled are small knives, keys, things that are not big and rtively light.
But for a full-grown adult like the sunsses man, with a weight of around 130-140 jin
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, what kind of psychic power would it take to lift him?
Moreover, what he felt at that time was a rope¡
¡°Could it be some special weapon?¡± the sunsses man spected.
Unfortunately, from his angle, he couldn¡¯t see the front of Ling Mo at all, let alone check if Ling Mo had anything hidden in his jacket.
As he stared at Ling Mo, Ling Mo was also looking at him.
But Ling Mo¡¯s expression was much calmer. After ncing at him twice, Ling Mo suddenly said, ¡°Is this a mutated cataract? Or are you deliberately rolling your eyes because you can¡¯t face someone stronger than you? Well, no wonder you wear sunsses if you look like that. I thought you were just trying to show off.¡±
The sunsses man¡¯s thoughts were pulled back abruptly, and he was so angry that he practically smoked with rage.
Mutated cataract¡ deliberately rolling your eyes¡ looking like this¡ And especially that phrase, ¡°someone stronger than you,¡± made the sunsses man¡¯s eyes ze with fury.
Iron Rod Man was right; this guy was seriously courting death!
¡°This is a conspiracy¡ I must endure¡¡± the sunsses man repeatedly restrained himself before finally managing to suppress his anger temporarily.
Ling Mo raised an eyebrow and said sincerely, ¡°Bottling up anger is bad for your health¡¡±
¡°Damn it!¡± The sunsses man, who had just managed to hold in his anger, suddenly exploded, ¡°You will definitely die! Whether it¡¯s you or the forces behind you, I will make you pay a heavy price! Do you think you can destroy Niepan? Who do you think you are?!¡±
¡°Who¡¯s trying to destroy it?¡± Ling Mo innocently retorted, ¡°And what forces behind me?¡±
The sunsses man became even more enraged, ¡°Keep pretending, but do you think it makes any sense?¡±
¡°It¡¯s not about who deserves what,¡± Ling Mo turned his head to nce in the direction of the open space, then said, ¡°How many people do you think can survive after all those Machine Guns open fire tonight?¡±
The sunsses man let out a series of coldughs, ¡°Ha ha ha, so many superhumans are a huge asset. Of course, you won¡¯t kill them. But what¡¯s in Niepan that¡¯s worth all this trouble for you? Experimental Subjects? Supplies? People? You have quite the ambition¡¡±
¡°It¡¯s not that troublesome¡¡± Ling Mo modestly said, ¡°Just a few hours¡¯ work¡¡±
¡°A few hours? Do you take me for a fool?¡± The sunsses man¡¯s voice wavered a bit, but this time it was due to pain.
Ling Mo quietly showed a faint smile, thinking to himself that his guess was indeed correct.
Earlier, when the sunsses man was shouting, he intentionally altered his tone and manner of speaking.
To be cautious, he even got others to ry his words multiple times.
Such a careful person, but why does his speech sound so off now¡
It¡¯s not the voice; it¡¯s the content of what he¡¯s saying.
Why does someone so cunning talk like a street hooligan?
Recalling the sense of familiarity he had felt earlier, Ling Mo¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly.
Being stared at by Ling Mo like this, the savage-looking sunsses man suddenly moved his eyes¡
Although those eyes werepletely white, Ling Mo still sensed it. At that moment, the sunsses man¡¯s gaze flickered¡
¡°Are you trying to pry information out of me, to see if there¡¯s anyone pulling my strings or if I have any aplices hidden in your Niepan?¡± Ling Mo suddenly asked.
The sunsses man¡¯s expression stiffened, then he chuckled, ¡°Ha, I¡¯ve been captured by you. What¡¯s the point of trying to get information from me?¡±
But in his mind, he thought, ¡°Damn, straight to the point! Ever heard of subtlety?¡±
¡°Actually, it¡¯s fine because I¡¯m also trying to get information from you. Now I at least know how you view this situation¡¡± Ling Mo nodded.
The sunsses man didn¡¯t know how to respond. This was not how he had envisioned their conversation going at all!
¡°And from everything you¡¯ve said, I can pretty much gather¡¡±
Ling Mo stared at the sunsses man for a couple of seconds, then suddenly smiled.
¡°Why¡ why are you smiling¡¡± The sunsses man instinctively sensed something bad was about to happen.
At that moment, he caught a sh near Ling Mo¡¯s feet, followed by a Red Glimmer being thrown straight at his head.
The red glimmer came too fast. By the time the sunsses man realized it, it felt as though something had already attached to his head.
Startled, he raised his hand to touch it but suddenly felt a shiver run through his entire body.
¡°What¡ what did you do to me¡¡± The sunsses man¡¯s lips quivered, making it hard for him to speak clearly.
Ling Mo calmly nced at the master ball atop the sunsses man¡¯s head, then whispered, ¡°This might be your discard, but it¡¯s also very useful to me. I¡¯ll just take it. And your n to use him to track me, well, that won¡¯t work either. You¡¯ll have toe up with something else.¡±
¡°You¡¡±
The sunsses man¡¯s body started to shake even more violently. His tone didn¡¯t change, but his voice suddenly became steady.
With his eyes rolled back and a dead-serious expression, he looked particrly eerie.
¡°Don¡¯t get too cocky,¡± the sunsses man said in a deep voice.
¡°Right back at you,¡± Ling Mo replied with a smile.
¡°How many people do you have left?¡± the sunsses man suddenly asked.
¡°Hehe.¡± Ling Mo just smiled without answering.
A few secondster, the sunsses man¡¯s expression twisted into one of fury once more.
¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Ling Mo said calmly, his expression unchanged.
On anotherne, several figures were rapidly sprinting forward.
¡°What are you doing here?¡± Mu Chen asked as he ran beside a tall girl.
Lagging a step behind, Lan Lan couldn¡¯t help but shake her head, ¡°This guy is really relentless¡¡± She pondered for a moment, then suddenly turned to the long-haired girl beside her and curiously asked, ¡°Nana, why doesn¡¯t he ask you?¡±
¡°You can give him the courage to try,¡± Xia Na said mischievously, winking.
Lan Lan was still smiling, but her scalp suddenly tingled.
Was there some hidden meaning in that remark?
¡°Nana¡¡±
¡°Yes?¡± Xia Na¡¯s smile grew even gentler.
But Lan Lan suddenly felt a chill run down her spine. Before she could think further, a voice suddenly jumped out from behind.
¡°You¡¯d better call her Xia Na.¡±
¡°Ah!¡± Lan Lan was startled and screamed out.
But neither Xia Na nor the tall girl in front showed any signs of surprise, almost as if they had expected it.
The tall girl turned her head, revealing a slight smile on her delicate face.
Xia Na casually raised her hand in greeting, ¡°Hi, Xiao Bai and the others are covering the rear.¡±
¡°What does that mean now?¡± Mu Chen instinctively asked.
Unfortunately, no one answered him. Even Lan Lan¡¯s attention was now focused on the neer.
She looked at Ling Mo in surprise, then at the man Ling Mo was dragging¡
¡°So this is the ingrate you caught!¡±
The sunsses man was so infuriated he almost spat blood. Who the heck is an ingrate?!
Footnote:- Jin(½ï):
¡°Jin¡± is a traditional Chinese unit of weight, 1 jin ¡Ö 500g.
Chapter 768: Is This a Side Effect?
Chapter 768: Is This a Side Effect?
It took a full three minutes before the gunfire finally ceased.
The entire open area fell silent instantly, with dozens of people lying on the ground, creating a particrly eerie scene.
The Experimental Subjects, however, were sprawled out in the blood, some still twitching slightly, but not far from death.
After a few more seconds, the Niepan Members, still in a prone position, slowly began to lift their heads in a daze.
¡°Are they done shooting?¡±
¡°Looks like they really are¡¡±
¡°Didn¡¯t they just change their guns?¡±
¡°So, does that mean they ran out of bullets?¡±
The Members cautiously looked around, and seeing that it really had quieted down, they showed a hint of relief, grateful to have survived.It was really too dangerous just now¡
Trapped in this corner with no cover around and bullets seemingly honed in on them¡
If the opponents hadn¡¯t spared them, how many of them would still be standing now?
Speaking of which, if they hadn¡¯t followed orders from above, they wouldn¡¯t havee together and walked right into the fire pit.
The expressions of some instantly becameplicated, and someone in the crowd asked in a low voice, ¡°Does anyone know what happened tonight?¡±
¡°No idea, but I saw the Deputy Team Leader of the Experimental Group. Could it be a defection?¡± someone replied.
¡°Defection? Possible. There must be insiders, wasn¡¯t there a spy hunt just now? Unfortunately, they didn¡¯t catch anyone, and instead, they let the others escape with a hostage.¡± The tone was dripping with sarcasm, which made everyone nod continuously in agreement.
¡°That person was really powerful!¡±
¡°Yeah, but was he really mental ability?¡±
As soon as Ling Mo was mentioned, the Members immediately became interested.
Although they were on different sides, Ling Mo¡¯s remarkable actions had stirred quite a discussion among them.
Feeling envious, someone said, ¡°If I had someone to coordinate with, I could do that too.¡±
¡°You? Forget it! Do you even have the guts for it?¡± someone next to himughed heartily.
That person fell silent immediately. If superpowers were software, then courage would be the hardware.
With dozens of superhumans underfoot and yet managing to remain unfazed while taking someone away, just this courage alone made many bow in admiration.
¡°Desperado,¡± someone summarized.
¡°Nonsense, I think he values his life quite a lot,¡± immediately came a voice of rebuttal.
The first person who spoke let out a couple of coldughs and said, ¡°Getting into such a mess because of one person¡¡± He nced towards the school bus and continued, ¡°The response was just too poor.¡±
¡°Yeah¡¡±
¡°We werepletely led by the nose.¡±
¡°Who wouldn¡¯t agree?¡±
Outside the crowd, Team Leader Li struggled to stand on his shaking legs, his face twitching uncontrobly.
Listening to these discussions, Team Leader Li¡¯s expression became somewhat peculiar.
He knew that this matter was far from simple. The number of opponents was unclear, and one tactic followed another.
The only one who stepped up, ¡°Ling Ge,¡± also disyed formidable strength.
Niepan was caught off guard, and everything they did was used against them, with trapsid out in advance.
This wasn¡¯t just a failure in response; it was a loss in the game of strategy.
But how could the ordinary Members think that far? To them, if Niepan failed, it was the leadership¡¯s fault.
As Team Leader Li¡¯s gaze swept toward the barbed wire, a hint of anger inevitably appeared in his eyes.
The Iron Rod Man, who was previously hanging there, was now nowhere to be seen.
Moreover, those who had followed the sunsses man out of the car were also missing.
¡°Spit!¡± Team Leader Li angrily spat on the ground and murmured, ¡°You deserve it if you got caught!¡±
He clearly remembered that when the gunfire started, that sunsses man actually hid behind him¡
But everyone cares about their own life, especially these days.
It¡¯s already hard enough to survive; who would worry about others?
Just like those ordinary Members, when they talked about Ling Mo, who thought about the sunsses man?
Some people did make a fewments, but they were soon drowned out by other voices.
After cursing twice, Team Leader Li¡¯s face gradually returned to normal. Dragging his legs, he slowly walked towards the school bus.
This mess was waiting for someone to step up and clean it up¡
¡°Hah¡¡±
Inside the car, under the worried gaze of the senior management, the Big Boss finally showed some signs of reaction.
A strange, guttural sound escaped his mouth as his upper body jolted upright before he bent over as if to vomit.
Maintaining this posture, his limbs began to shake as if electrified.
At the same time, his head also kept twitching, and he asionally let out groans of unbearable pain.
¡°There¡¯s movement!¡± one of the senior management eximed.
However, the expression of this senior member was also somewhat uncertain. While there was movement, it certainly didn¡¯t look good.
Another person, looking grim, said, ¡°I mean¡ doesn¡¯t it look like the Big Boss is possessed by a ghost?¡±
As soon as he said this, everyone felt a bit spooked.
Though possession wasn¡¯t likely, it did look quite horrifying¡
¡°It really does¡¡± someone else nodded in agreement.
¡°What the heck! Where¡¯s the person you¡¯re supposed to find?¡± the Experimental Group Team Leader shouted impatiently.
Seeing no one responded, he yelled hysterically, ¡°Didn¡¯t I say to get someone to take a look at him! Also, any word from the pursuit team? Send more people out there!¡±
As he said this, his lips twitched nervously, and he continued to shout, ¡°We absolutely cannot let them leave the Medical University! Absolutely not!¡±
Someone could hardly resist the urge to remind the Team Leader that it was night, the Patrol Team was clearly done for, and sending more people out might not necessarily stop them¡
But seeing his bloodshot eyes, everyone wisely chose to remain silent.
Only a guard poked his head in through the door, and replied reluctantly, ¡°We already went to find a Member with mental ability¡¡±
Just then, the Big Boss twitched a couple more times and suddenly managed to speak with difficulty, ¡°No need¡¡±
¡°Hmm?¡±
A senior management member was taken aback, immediately turning around to wave at the guard.
The guard, who hadn¡¯t actually seen where the Big Boss was seated, nced around in confusion before reaching to close the car door.
Another member of the senior management quickly handed over a ss of water, asking with concern, ¡°Big Boss, are you alright now? What happened just now?¡±
¡°The situation was too chaotic; we couldn¡¯t even get someone over here,¡± the Experimental Group Team Leader whispered, his lips trembling slightly.
The Big Boss seemed oblivious, remaining silent for about ten seconds before he slowly and deliberately asked, ¡°Enough about me. Tell me¡ what¡¯s the situation outside?¡±
¡°No significant casualties, but one person was captured, and¡¡± The person answering nced at the Experimental Group Team Leader, whose face had turned extremely grim.
After hesitating for a moment, he continued, ¡°The Deputy Team Leader of the Experimental Group and his daughter¡ seem to have escaped.¡±
¡°Crack!¡±
The stic cup in the Big Boss¡¯s hand instantly made a crisp sound, and the clear mineral water flowed from his fist onto the ground.
His body began to tremble again, but this time it was clearly out of anger.
¡°We suspect¡ that someone infiltrated the headquarters and made contact with Deputy Team Leader Lan. This would also exin why the zombies from the Experimental Group suddenly escaped. It¡¯s possible that the experimental subjects in Building No. 3 were also tampered with beforehand¡¡± the Experimental Group Team Leader hurriedly added.
¡°Suspect?¡± the Big Boss repeated coldly, still looking down.
¡°Yes¡ but this is the most reasonable hypothesis¡¡± The Team Leader nced at the other senior management members as he spoke.
They pondered briefly before also speaking, ¡°It makes sense¡¡±
¡°Otherwise, it¡¯s all too fishy.¡±
¡°Exactly¡¡±
¡°Shut up, all of you!¡± the Big Boss suddenly growled.
At this outburst, the car instantly fell intoplete silence.
The senior management members looked at the Big Boss in fearful silence, while the Experimental Group Team Leader turned pale with fright.
¡°There it is, the old Big Boss¡¡±
This menacing way of speaking, and the ferocious tone, were exactly how the Experimental Group Team Leader remembered the Big Boss from their first meeting!
Back then, he was both ruthless and cunning!
But after Niepan had gotten on track, the Big Boss¡¯s style had suddenly changed.
He became reclusive, his emotions no longer visible¡
Yet the Experimental Group Team Leader had never forgotten the true nature of this Big Boss.
That¡¯s why his reaction was so intense! Not just because of the Big Boss¡¯s authority, but because his own life was on the line!
Tonight¡¯s fire started in his Experimental Group, and thinking he wouldn¡¯t have to bear any responsibility was something even the Team Leader couldn¡¯t believe.
But how much responsibility he should bear and at what cost was entirely up to the Big Boss.
Knowing that his life and death were in the hands of this man-a ruthless individual who wouldn¡¯t hesitate to kill-was enough to keep the Experimental Group Team Leader from copsing on the spot. It already demonstrated his strong psychological resilience!
Feeling frantic was understandable; he wished he could escape immediately!
Especially now, seeing the Big Boss¡¯s fury, the Experimental Group Team Leader¡¯s legs felt like jelly.
The others didn¡¯t share his deep-seated fear; their thoughts were surprisingly on a different matter.
The Big Boss¡¯s voice seemed somewhat odd¡
He had suddenly frozen, then recovered, but now he spoke with his head lowered and his tongue appeared nearly uncooperative.
Could it be¡ aftereffects from earlier?
¡°I don¡¯t want to hear any guesses¡ I want results!¡±
The Big Boss clenched the shattered cup in his hand, saying, ¡°I don¡¯t care what methods you use, get those people back to me. Not just Deputy Team Leader Lan, but also that guy with the sunsses¡¡±
After he finished speaking, he gently released his hand.
Thepletely deformed cup fell from his trembling fingers,nding on the ground with a soft ¡°plop.¡±
Just then, the Experimental Group Team Leader caught a glimpse of the Big Boss¡¯s eyes.
But as soon as he saw them, the Big Boss had already closed his eyes and leaned back against the sofa.
¡°Maybe¡ I saw it wrong?¡± the Team Leader thought.
Chapter 769: Whose Door Opened?!
¡°Hurry up and go!¡± Big Boss yelled impatiently.
The senior management team shuddered at the same time and scrambled to get off the bus.
¡°Right, gather all the mental ability superhumans. I have something for them to do,¡± Big Boss shouted again.
¡°Yes!¡±
The Experimental Group Team Leader eagerly responded, and then got off the bus first.
Soon, only Big Boss was left in the bus.
He sat on the sofa, facing away from the door, his body still twitching involuntarily.
As the bus door closed, Big Boss¡¯s tightly shut eyes suddenly opened.
He slowly turned his head towards the side window.This side of the school bus had not been attacked by Ling Mo and appeared intact. Outside the window was the building¡¯s outer wall, dark and devoid of any human figures.
What Big Boss was looking at was his own reflection in the ss.
Under the light, his appearance was clear.
A sullen face with slightly twisted features, but most striking were his eyes.
At this moment, his condition was exactly the same as the sunsses man¡
Staring at his own white-eyed reflection in the window, Big Boss suddenly gritted his teeth and grabbed the ashtray on the coffee table in front of him, hurling it with force.
¡°ng!¡±
With this crisp sound, Big Boss squeezed out an angry roar through his teeth, ¡°You¡¯re all going to die! You¡¯re all going to die!¡±
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In the green belt of the Medical University, a group of people was cautiously advancing along a makeshift ¡°path.¡±
But calling it a path was generous; it looked more like a giant ball had intentionally rolled through, albeit not very smoothly.
Sharp des of grass were pressed to the ground, and the bushes were forcibly split open.
Old Lan, following Mu Chen with a shocked expression, suddenly eximed, ¡°This must have been made by a mutation beast!¡±
¡°How is that possible¡¡± Ling Mo said dismissively.
However, deep down, he was equally astonished. How could he figure that out?!
Logically speaking, the way Xiao Bai rolls around so clumsily shouldn¡¯t match the agility typical of mutation beasts, right?
If anyone else saw these marks, they¡¯d think a human made them for sure.
And by ¡°anyone else,¡± I mean Lan Lan and Mu Chen, who both looked surprised on the side.
¡°No way, this was made by Xia Na and the others,¡± Lan Lan said.
Mu Chen nodded: ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate them just because they look delicate. Do you think Xia Na¡¯s Scythe is just for show? It¡¯s specially designed for cutting grass and can even unleash unparalleled skills¡¡±
¡°Do you want to keep talking?¡± Xia Na asked with a smile.
¡°I apologize.¡± Mu Chen quickly shut his mouth.
Old Lan shook his head and excitedly said, ¡°No, no, although there are marks from the Scythe, look at these indentation marks and the broken grass des. Take a closer look here¡¡±
¡°Most likely a mutation beast just rolled through here. Not a big deal,¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°There should be plenty of mutation beasts that get bored and roll around in the grass¡¡± Lan Lan said offhandedly. She also squatted down but couldn¡¯t see anything unusual. It didn¡¯t stop her from moving around with a perpetual smile, and if the ¡°path¡± were any wider, she might even have done an impromptu ballet performance.
Mu Chen chimed in, ¡°Some animals have these habits¡¡±
However, his expression showed clear annoyance. The pursuers were right behind them, yet what were this father and daughter duo doing?
One was practically using a magnifying ss to inspect everything, and the other looked as if she was going to fly away in joy¡
Was this really necessary?!
Mu Chen didn¡¯t realize that this pair hadn¡¯t left the Niepan headquarters for almost a year¡
Lan Lan, with her youthful exuberance, suddenly finding herself free again and not in any mortal danger, naturally expressed her joy.
And Old Lan?
Well, he was a bit of a nutcase¡
¡°Still, it¡¯s rare to see something roll a whole path like this!¡± Old Lan insisted.
¡°Then you must have seen it wrong,¡± Ling Mo said.
Old Lan wanted to say something more but noticed Ling Mo squinting his eyes, staring at him with a hint of annoyance.
He froze for a moment and then came to his senses.
Could it be, that zombie?!
Old Lan suddenly became excited again. Who would have thought that the zombie could even control a mutation beast!
But generally speaking, zombies and mutation beasts are like water and fire, mortal enemies¡
Old Lan frowned and pondered for a moment before attributing the answer to the zombie¡¯s brain mutation.
If it can handle humans, why not a couple of mutation beasts?
With this thought, he rxed, nodding his head while stroking his chin, looking like he understood everything.
Ling Mo could only shake his head helplessly. Throughout the journey, Old Lan was the hardest to fool.
In such dark conditions, it¡¯s impressive that he could observe things so closely!
So close to the ground, might as well lie down and look!
But the Zombie Puppet seemed to be a cure-all. Ling Mo didn¡¯t even need to exin anything; Old Lan woulde up with borate theories on his own¡
Luckily, Ye Lian and Xia Na appeared normal on the outside. Although Old Lan nced at them a couple of times, he didn¡¯t notice anything unusual. He just patted Ling Mo on the shoulder sentimentally and said, ¡°You¡¯re really something¡ Back in the day, when I was studying abroad, I moved through a sea of flowers without a single leaf sticking to me
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¡°So, you didn¡¯t pick up a single girl?¡± Ling Mo keenly saw through the essence of his words.
Old Lan immediately retracted his smile and nodded solemnly, ¡°They just didn¡¯t appreciate me!¡±
After finishing, he looked at Ling Mo with a nostalgic expression, ¡°But you actually have two¡ and they¡¯re both so pretty¡¡±
¡°Three,¡± Ling Mo corrected.
¡°Are they beautiful?¡±
¡°Quite nice.¡± Ling Mo demurred a bit.
¡°¡I suddenly want to go back to Niepan¡¡± Old Lan said with a sorrowful expression after a few seconds of silence.
¡°Hehe,¡± Ling Mo chuckled.
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As he was lost in thought, Lan Lan suddenly turned around, lowered her voice, and asked, ¡°Hey, why can¡¯t we call Nana by her name?¡±
¡°I¡¯ll tell youter,¡± Ling Mo said cryptically.
Walking ahead, Xia Na seemed to sense something, and she turned back to Ling Mo with a smile.
Ling Mo returned the smile but couldn¡¯t help thinking internally, how could he possibly tell Lan Lan that there are two Xia Nas in one body?
Calling her Nana makes the spiritual body happy, but it would upset the Zombie main body!
When Xia Na is upset, Ling Mo can¡¯t guarantee she won¡¯t do something weird¡
Meanwhile, Xia Na had already turned her head to whisper something to Ye Lian, who was at the front.
Soon, Ling Mo heard Ye Lian¡¯s timid voice, ¡°Huh? Ling¡ Ling-Ge, your¡ your zipper is open?¡±
¡°Who has their zipper open!¡± Ling Mo snapped.
This girl Xia Na¡ She really takes every chance to mess with him!
¡°If you want to look, just say so,¡± Ling Mo added.
¡°Let Yu Shiran take a look¡¡± Xia Na said with a smile.
¡°Hey¡¡±
Mentioning Yu Shiran made Ling Mo feel a bit on edge, but also amused.
Would he really be so perverted as to unzip his pants in front of a Loli?
Just after he spoke, Ling Mo realized Lan Lan was also looking at him with a slightly scrutinizing gaze.
¡°It¡¯s really not open!¡± Ling Mo said loudly.
Mu Chen finally couldn¡¯t help but sigh, ¡°Can you guys have a little sense of crisis¡¡±
¡°Oh right, I meant to ask earlier, why did you bring along this ingrate?¡± Lan Lan pointed to the sunsses man that Ling Mo was dragging and asked.
Hearing Lan Lan mention him, the sunsses man whimpered twice and began struggling once more.
However, with that movement, the shoulder got immediately scratched by a nearby grass de, the intense pain making his eyes widen, and his whimpering became more urgent.
¡°His mouth is already gagged; can¡¯t he just behave?¡± Ling Mo said, though his foot ruthlessly kicked out again.
This kicknded perfectly on the sunsses man¡¯s waist, making his whole body stiffen, then slump back down.
At this moment, the sunsses man looked quite pathetic with a rope tied around his mouth, which had a wad of cloth stuffed in it. His hands and feet were securely bound with ropes, while Ling Mo still gripped him by the back of his neck.
At this moment, although Ling Mo looked somewhat pale, his physical strength was still sufficient.
His psychic power, which had been consumed, was gradually recovering as they walked¡
As for the master ball on the sunsses man¡¯s head, it had now moved to his hindbrain.
Restricted by that suction power, the sunsses man didn¡¯t even dare to use his psychic power.
However, Ling Mo didn¡¯t intend for the master ball to absorb him; it was just a preventative measure.
And as it turned out, it was quite effective.
¡°Old Lan,¡± Ling Mo didn¡¯t answer Lan Lan¡¯s question; instead, he turned his head and asked, ¡°Can you confirm that the person in the car earlier was the Big Boss you initially met?¡±
¡°Yes,¡± Old Lan withdrew his gaze from their surroundings and nodded.
¡°And him, you really don¡¯t recognize him?¡± Ling Mo asked.
Old Lan nced disinterestedly at the sunsses man, ¡°Don¡¯t know him, never seen him. He looks so strange that if I had seen him, I¡¯d definitely remember.¡±
¡°Whimper whimper!¡± the sunsses man muttered again.
¡°I see¡ In that case, there¡¯s nothing.¡± Ling Mo pondered for a moment, then suddenly looked down and smiled at the sunsses man, ¡°I have a hypothesis, and once we get back, I¡¯ll need your cooperation to verify it.¡±
¡°Whimper whimper whimper!¡± The sunsses man stiffened his neck, looking quite agitated.
Ling Mo snorted coldly, guessing that the sunsses man probably intended to say something like he¡¯d rather die than submit, or that Ling Mo should just kill him¡
¡°Think dying is that easy?¡± Ling Mo said in a low voice.
The sunsses man suddenly went quiet, a hint of panic appearing in his ¡°eyes¡± for the first time as he looked at Ling Mo.
But Ling Mo paid him no further attention and began chatting casually with Xia Na and the others again.
Lan Lan also chimed in asionally, and in this eerie green belt, the group of escapees oddly seemed quite rxed and carefree.
Mu Chen hadpletely given up, muttering to himself, ¡°Forget it, there¡¯s no way those people could¡¯ve guessed our escape route would be like this¡¡±
Footnote:- I Moved Through A Sea Of Flowers Without A Single Leaf Sticking To Me(Íò»¨´ÔÖйý,ƬҶ²»Õ´Éí):
The Chinese idiom ¡®Íò»¨´ÔÖйý,ƬҶ²»Õ´Éí¡¯ literally trantes to ¡®I moved through a sea of flowers without a single leaf sticking to me.¡¯ This idiom is used to describe someone who has gone through many temptations or challenges, but remains unaffected and maintains their integrity.
Chapter 770: The Quiet Awakening of a Masochistic Tendency
Chapter 770: The Quiet Awakening of a Masochistic Tendency
Over the next few minutes, Mu Chen¡¯s suspicions were confirmed.
Their group continued to venture further into the green belt, yet the pursuing enemies never appeared.
Was it possible that Niepan hadn¡¯t sent anyone after them? Mu Chen doubted it.
After Ling Mo¡¯s brazen disy of humiliation, leaving Niepan¡¯s face thoroughly battered and unrecognizable, there was no way they could tolerate it¡
Even as apanion, Mu Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a strong urge to find a rock to knock Ling Mo down when he saw him ¡°floating¡± and smiling faintly at the dozens of people below from a lofty perspective.
So what if you can ¡°fly¡±?
Even if it¡¯s truly impressive, there¡¯s no need to have such an irksome, smug expression! It¡¯s written all over his face: ¡°Come up if you have the guts!¡±
Mu Chen guessed that those on the ground were probably thinking the same thing.
¡°Why don¡¯t youe down if you¡¯re so great?¡±However, being normal people, no one would actually voice such a shameful taunt.
But this alone proved that Ling Mo¡¯s mockery was very sessful¡
Ordinary Members might overlook such taunts considering the vast difference in strength; there¡¯s no need for them to risk their lives over it. However, Mu Chen could totally imagine the reaction of Niepan¡¯s senior management.
¡°Those ordinary headquarters Members always show off their superiority when theye over to a branch, let alone the senior management? Their self-esteem must be through the roof¡ Even if Ling Mo¡¯s actions didn¡¯t deliver a fatal blow to Niepan, he¡¯s definitely skyrocketed to the top of Niepan¡¯s hit list¡¡±
While these thoughts ran through Mu Chen¡¯s mind, his gaze flickered over Lan Lan and her father, as well as the sunsses man.
Old Lan¡¯s background was something Mu Chen knew, but he wasn¡¯t very clear about Old Lan¡¯s standing within Niepan headquarters.
And the sunsses man¡ In Mu Chen¡¯s eyes, he was just a peculiar-looking thug.
Such a power-hungry and cunning person might have secured a position within Niepan, but it wouldn¡¯t be a high one¡
Like Lan Lan, Mu Chen also couldn¡¯t figure out why Ling Mo had captured him.
But then again, when had Mu Chen ever understood anything Ling Mo did?
This was supposed to be their first night infiltrating Niepan, but Ling Mo had suddenly taken things to a climax.
Throughout the whole process, Mu Chen had only assisted Ling Mo with some support tasks and knew almost nothing.
He initially thought that something unexpected had urred during Ling Mo¡¯s psychic probe, and things just changed ¡°like this and that¡±¡
But the fact that he had to use vague phrases like ¡°this and that¡± tofort and fool himself made Mu Chen want to cry¡
However, when he saw Ye Lian and Xia Na, Mu Chen began to doubt his judgment.
Could it be that Ling Mo had nned everything from the start? Is that why he had already arranged backup?
But Ling Mo hadn¡¯t even entered Niepan headquarters before, so on what basis were these backup ns made¡
Too many puzzles left Mu Chen utterly confused.
He seized an opportunity to walk beside Lan Lan and quietly asked, ¡°Hey, can you tell me how you ended up following Ling Mo?¡±
¡°Oh, that¡¡± Lan Lan stretched the sound, taking a good few seconds before answering, ¡°We just bumped into him.¡±
¡°Hey, that¡¯s a vague answer! And your tone is so impatient! Even if you want to fool me, can¡¯t you at least maintain proper attitude¡¡± Mu Chen responded skeptically.
Ling Mo, who was in front, suddenly turned around and motioned for Mu Chen toe over.
¡°What now?¡± Mu Chen asked with a frown.
Ling Mo smiled, ¡°I need to exin some things to you.¡±
¡°Really?!¡± Mu Chen frowned, suspicious.
Seeing Ling Mo¡¯s seemingly ¡°friendly¡± smile, warning bells immediately rang in Mu Chen¡¯s mind.
¡°Whenever he smiles like that, he¡¯s nning something against me!¡±
Despite this, Mu Chen couldn¡¯t suppress his curiosity.
¡°Alright, go ahead,¡± Mu Chen said, his face tense.
¡°Whimper whimper¡¡± The sunsses man whimpered again. This time, before Ling Mo could kick him, Mu Chen discreetly stepped in and kicked him instead.
¡°Shut up!¡±
Hearing Mu Chen¡¯s low growl, the sunsses man¡¯s face twitched, and his eyes seemed to roll back slightly.
Being kicked by Ling Mo allowed him to demonstrate his unyielding spirit. But being kicked by Mu Chen only brought him a sense of humiliation.
He had never fought with Mu Chen before and assumed Mu Chen was just ackey of Ling Mo¡
Thinking this, the sunsses man snorted heavily through his nose to express his disdain.
¡°Damn, you¡¯re so cocky!¡± Mu Chen fumed.
Ling Mo, however, conveniently tossed the sunsses man over to Mu Chen: ¡°He¡¯s all yours.¡±
¡°Thanks¡¡± Mu Chen lifted the sunsses man but quickly sensed something amiss, ¡°Wait, did you give him to me on purpose?¡±
Ling Mo rubbed his wrist, smiling, ¡°Why would I¡¡±
¡°But you look so rxed!¡±
¡°I have something important to discuss.¡± Ling Mo said, turning somewhat serious.
As he spoke, he slipped his hands into his pockets, ¡°Your efforts yed a significant role in our sessful infiltration this time.¡±
¡°Whimper whimper!¡± The sunsses man started struggling again, quickly shifting his hateful gaze from Ling Mo to Mu Chen.
Mu Chen felt a chill down his spine, and his expression turned a bit grim.
The sunsses man was, after all, a superhuman with mental abilities, andbined with his special eyes, his stare could indeed exert considerable pressure.
Unlike Ling Mo, who possessed formidable psychic power, Mu Chen began to feel ufortable instantly.
¡°So you did just want to dump him on me!¡± Mu Chen said, distressed.
¡°He¡¯s interfering with my recovery¡¡± Ling Mo said while rubbing his temple with one hand, ¡°With a formidable enemy ahead, it¡¯s better to prepare early.¡±
¡°Oh, so you do understand that!¡± Mu Chen rolled his eyes.
Ling Mo nced at Xia Na and Ye Lian ahead, and an involuntary hint of a smile shed across his eyes.
Seeing such a rare expression, Mu Chen¡¯s eyelid twitched, and he scoffed dismissively, ¡°Love-struck goofball.¡±
¡°You¡¯re really attention-seeking¡ And even if you¡¯re jealous, there¡¯s no need to show it so tantly,¡± Ling Mo responded, retracting his gaze. Then he continued, ¡°I won¡¯t say too much, but there are some things I haven¡¯t told you because I have my own reasons.¡±
¡°Alright, it¡¯s probably something like ¡®it¡¯s for your own good,¡¯ right¡¡± Mu Chen waved his hand dismissively, shaking his head as he spoke.
¡°Not exactly. It¡¯s more like you just don¡¯t need to know. And honestly, it¡¯s better if you don¡¯t know.¡± Ling Mo replied bluntly.
¡°Hey!¡±
Although Mu Chen¡¯s expression showed his displeasure, he couldn¡¯t help but inwardly sigh.
As odd as it might sound, admitting it felt a bit like he had a masochistic streak¡ But truth be told, Ling Mo¡¯s bluntness actually made Mu Chen feel somewhat relieved.
After all, he had been deceived by Ling Mo countless times with half-hearted excuses. Now, to finally hear some honesty¡
Moreover, the fact that Ling Mo was being truthful with him at this moment probably meant he fully trusted him, right?
¡°Fine, if you say I don¡¯t need to know, then I don¡¯t need to know. I¡¯m just a curious person by nature.¡± Mu Chen chuckled self-deprecatingly.
The sunsses man, eavesdropping and hoping to glean some insider information, didn¡¯t expect Ling Mo to switch topics so abruptly.
This made him furrow his brows in frustration, unable to voice his discontent. As for Mu Chen¡¯s easy eptance, it infuriated him even more.
Fight back a little! How could youpromise so easily¡
¡°I appreciate your understanding.¡± Ling Mo said, suddenly shifting the topic, ¡°I¡¯m telling you all this because I don¡¯t want there to be any misunderstandings between us. After all, you¡¯re acting as an instructor here.¡±
¡°It¡¯s just a squad¡¡± Mu Chen began to reply proudly, but then squinted suspiciously, ¡°We agreed I would just be an instructor. Don¡¯t try to trick me.¡±
¡°You misunderstand.¡± Ling Mo patted Mu Chen¡¯s shoulder earnestly, ¡°I was just thinking about expanding the squad a bit¡¡±
It took a second for Mu Chen to process this sudden piece of information, after which he lost his cool: ¡°This is exploitation! Oppression! Sheer cruelty! Tell me, to what extent do you want to expand it, how many people do you n on adding¡¡±
In thene of the Medical University, a dozen figures were sprinting down the middle of the road.
Each of these people carried weapons, and the one leading them held a handgun-it was the guard ordered by the Experimental Group¡¯s Team Leader.
He was quite unlucky. As Captain Song of the guard team wasn¡¯t around, the task of leading this team had fallen on him by default.
Watching as his usually unruly teammates obediently followed behind him, he couldn¡¯t muster any happiness.
These guys weren¡¯t really listening to him; they just wanted to clear themselves of any me¡
As the temporarymander, his sole function was to bear responsibility, wasn¡¯t it?
At this moment, he was frowning and staring at an intersection up ahead, his mind racing with thoughts: ¡°What should I do?¡±
It had been nearly twenty minutes, and they had found nothing in this vast campus¡
While he felt a bit relieved by this, he couldn¡¯t openly show any signs of cking off¡
¡°Is the front gate covered?¡± he asked, turning back.
¡°Of course, people are watching all the roads leading in and out,¡± someone in the groupzily replied.
Hearing this, a look of bitterness shed across the guard¡¯s face.
Those jerks were setting them up!
Blocking the gate was proactive, but didn¡¯t it also mean that their team might very likely run into that troublemaker?!
Nobody present wanted to be part of this chase, yet they had been given an upromising order from above.
Unlike regr members, they were a squad entirely under Niepan¡¯smand, with no ability to refuse orders.
The Experimental Group¡¯s Team Leader dared to send them out because their unit was the least likely to have any infiltrators.
But Ling Mo¡¯s strength, along with the unknown enemies lurking in the shadows, posed significant risks¡
Chapter 771: Exposing the Love for Playing Ball
In terms of familiarity with the environment, these Niepan Members definitely outss Ling Mo and his group¡¯s capabilities.
However, at this moment, the guard leading the team was hoping that Ling Mo¡¯s party would be more familiar with the surroundings, ideally having a detailed map ready beforehand.
In his mind, he was even thinking, ¡°The sooner you guys get out, the sooner I can rx¡¡±
But he was also aware that if he deliberately led the team away from danger, who knew if there might be someone in the group directly reporting to the senior management?
If someone reported him, he would be in big trouble¡
¡°Captain?¡± someone tentatively called out.
The guard snapped back to reality, his face turning solemn. He muttered under his breath, ¡°Do you want this captain role?¡±
However, outwardly, he maintained hisposure and turned his head to call, ¡°Xiao Pan.¡±
A chubby guy shuffled out of the group, responding in a muffled voice, ¡°Here.¡±The guard nced at him with a troubled look, then sighed, ¡°Confirm the direction again.¡±
Xiao Pan didn¡¯t say a word, cing his knife on the ground and closing his eyes.
Team Members around him also stopped and turned to watch him.
Xiao Pan extended his neck, inhaling deeply while stretching out his hand, trying to capture something in the air.
Every time he grasped a handful of air, he would immediately bring it to his nose, showing an expression of utmost delight.
Not only that, he also extended the sound ¡°Oh¡¡± from time to time. The sound wasn¡¯t loud, but in the stillness of the night, it was enough for everyone to hear it clearly.
¡°Cough, cough¡¡± A Team Member finally couldn¡¯t hold it any longer. After a fake cough, he turned away, his mouth twitching.
A few Team Members found it amusing, but the guard couldn¡¯tugh at all.
He irritably murmured, ¡°What¡¯s so funny? Xiao Pan is doing this to improve uracy.¡±
¡°If I remember correctly, he¡¯s from the mutation system, right?¡±
¡°Yeah, nasal mutation or olfactory mutation, something like that?¡±
¡°But judging by his expression, it¡¯s clear that the part he truly wants to mutate is his penis.¡±
¡°What can you do with that mutation, drive nails?¡±
¡°Maybe his battle cry could be ¡®Taste my mighty dick!¡¯ That would be pretty epic to think about¡¡±
¡°Epic? Just imagine thebatants stripping their pants first¡¡±
¡°Enough. You guys are getting more ridiculous. Once he finds the correct direction, we still have to bet our lives on it,¡± the guard said with a frown.
Hearing this, everyone¡¯s expressions became serious, and the chatter slowly died down.
Even Xiao Pan¡¯s ¡°Oh, oh¡± sounds didn¡¯t seem so funny anymore¡
Two minutester, Xiao Pan finally lowered his hand, and his expression reverted to its former rigid state.
He opened his eyes, bent down to pick up his knife, and said unhurriedly, ¡°They¡¯re going in circles.¡±
¡°What does that mean?¡± the guard anxiously asked.
Xiao Pan exined, ¡°It means that they are purposely trying to avoid people like me.¡±
¡°Yeah, by circling around, the traces and smells they leave are scattered, making them hard to track,¡± someone nodded in agreement.
¡°Yes, so I can only determine a very vague direction,¡± Xiao Pan continued, ¡°Also, I smell the scent of a mutation beast here. It¡¯s possible they might have intentionally lured it in.¡±
Everyone gasped together, and the guard quickly asked, ¡°What kind of mutation beast? How many?¡±
¡°It¡¯s not one of the heavily-scented ones. It¡¯s just frequent activity that made me detect it. As for the number, I can¡¯t say for sure,¡± Xiao Pan sniffed again, then shook his head. ¡°Based on the smells, these mutation beasts are everywhere, but that¡¯s obviously not realistic. However, given the natural habits of mutation beasts, they wouldn¡¯t roam around randomly¡¡±
¡°Can you get to the point?¡± a Team Member timidly interrupted Xiao Pan.
Xiao Pan let out an ¡°Oh¡± and said, ¡°I think¡ there are probably more than five. And I can¡¯t tell which kind of mutation beast it is.¡±
¡°Five?!¡±
From the moment they heard that number, nobody paid attention to anything Xiao Pan said afterward.
Everyone immediately looked around nervously. The already eerie trees and person-high grass now seemed even more sinister and terrifying.
It was as if pairs of cold, blood-red eyes were lurking in the grass.
Mutation beasts were not Zombies; they were more powerful and far more threatening.
¡°Mutation beasts¡,¡± the guard felt a wave of anxiety, his Adam¡¯s apple bobbing as he rasped, ¡°We still need to find¡ at least determine which direction they escaped to.¡±
He then called out another name, ¡°Zhou Laoba, go and notify them.¡±
Zhou Laoba¡¯s face turned pale when he realized he was being called out.
¡°If you won¡¯t go, I¡¯ll go back myself,¡± the guard said.
¡°I¡¯ll go, I¡¯ll go¡¡± Zhou Laoba replied quickly, then turned and ran towards the Niepan headquarters.
The remaining people stood in ce, looking at each other, while the guard bitterly smiled and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±
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At the same time, Ling Mo was speaking to the people around him, ¡°If we keep going through the green belt, we¡¯ll need another ten minutes to get out, right?¡±
Xia Na turned and blinked, replying, ¡°Yes, time-wise it¡¯s about that, but it has nothing to do with the route. It¡¯s because we¡¯re carrying some dead weight¡¡±
¡°She means you,¡± Mu Chen seized the opportunity to kick the sunsses man.
Suddenly being targeted, the sunsses man didn¡¯t even have the energy to groan.
Judging by his act of ying dead, he had clearly given up resisting.
Ever since Mu Chen took over dragging him, the sunsses man realized thatpared to Mu Chen, Ling Mo¡¯s treatment was actually quite lenient¡
Unlike Ling Mo, who hardly paid attention to him, Mu Chen was constantly watching him!
Just after finishing his kick, Mu Chen looked up and suddenly noticed that Xia Na was not looking at the sunsses man, but at Old Lan who was walking behind.
Old Lan stiffened under her gaze and then murmured, ¡°I guess I¡¯m quite the seasoned recluse¡ my stamina is indeed poor¡¡±
¡°You even know that?¡± Ling Mo said, surprised.
Lan Lan proudly shook her head off to the side, ¡°Of course, I told him all that. How about it? The dad I trained isn¡¯t too bad, right?¡±
¡°You must have gotten something mixed up¡¡± Mu Chen muttered.
But Ling Mo had already been pulled over by Xia Na and was now squeezed between her and Ye Lian.
¡°How do you think we did this time?¡± Xia Na asked with a grin.
¡°Need you even ask¡¡± Ling Mo nodded, pinching Ye Lian¡¯s cheek.
The female Zombie smiled dumbly as she ducked her head to the side.
¡°You all did better than I imagined,¡± Ling Mo said sincerely.
During their escape, aside from switching perspectives when necessary, he was mostly unaware of Ye Lian and the others¡¯ detailed actions.
Ye Lian and the others not only mapped out their escape route in advance but also directed Xiao Bai and Yu Shiran to intentionally take a different path.
As a mutation beast, Xiao Bai had already left its scent along the escape route. Choosing another path meant that it would naturally leave various marks along the way.
Thus, it was challenging for the pursuers to determine precisely where Ling Mo¡¯s group had passed or when they had left.
Reflecting on themand he had given at that time, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit sentimental.
He had only said, ¡°Prepare a fallback.¡± Yet, these female Zombies had executed it to perfection!
As for earlier, leading the Experimental Subject, ambushing the guards, and shooting-these tasks were handled meticulously as well.
For these elusive female Zombies, especially ck Silk, ambushing guards and shooting were not really difficult tasks¡
However, the real challengey in their tight coordination with Ling Mo. To achieve such wless results in such a short time, only those genuinely connected with Ling Mo could pull it off.
¡°Your intelligence is certainly improving,¡± Ling Mo praised.
Xia Na gave a mysterious smile and said, ¡°You might not believe me if I told you¡¡± She suddenly stood on tiptoe and whispered into Ling Mo¡¯s ear, ¡°ck Silk also suddenly jumped in with some suggestions on the route.¡±
¡°It?¡± Ling Mo¡¯s thoughts shed to ck Silk¡¯s sarcastic voice, and his expression turned a bit strange.
¡°Yes¡yes¡¡± Ye Lian confirmed, ¡°I saw it too¡¡±
¡°But how did it learn all this¡¡± Ling Mo was still in disbelief.
Ever since ck Silk¡¯s psychic light cluster intertwined with Yu Shiran¡¯s, its situation has only grown stranger¡
Xia Na chuckled and said, ¡°When Shiran mutated, she was already eleven years old, wasn¡¯t she? Ling-Ge, how much do you think a human can be exposed to in eleven years? Even if she didn¡¯t pay attention, everything she saw was stored in her subconscious. Furthermore, ck Silk had its own memories, and after merging, its intelligence grew the fastest.¡±
¡°Abandoning its body, focusing entirely on evolving its intelligence¡¡± Ling Mo nodded thoughtfully, ¡°That exins why ck Silk is getting smarter while Yu Shiran remains as clueless as ever¡¡±
¡°But that little thing you¡¯re carrying seems to be reaching a more advanced level, doesn¡¯t it?¡± Xia Na suddenly remarked.
Ling Mo knew she was referring to the master ball and a small smile appeared on his face.
During this mission, the role of the master ball was undeniable¡
¡°Oh, by the way, I gave it a name,¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°What¡ is it?¡± Ye Lian asked curiously.
Ling Mo cleared his throat and, filled with confidence, announced, ¡°Master Ball! What do you think?¡±
¡°¡Revealing your love for ying with balls, aren¡¯t you¡¡± Xia Na nodded knowingly.
¡°Can you not ruin my childhood¡¡± Ling Mo sighed exasperatedly.
At that moment, Mu Chen suddenly shouted from behind, ¡°There¡¯s no road ahead.¡±
Chapter 772: The World Is Dangerous
The Medical University itself was wellndscaped, and in the nearly year that had passed since the Cataclysm broke out, mutated wild grass had opportunistically grown quite a bit.
But even so, Ling Mo and his group couldn¡¯t stay in the green belt forever.
Mu Chenined that the path was gone, but he was actually referring to a sudden clearing ahead. From their direction, they could clearly see a statue and not far away, a building, but the ¡°path¡± ahead had vanished. About ten meters away, dense grasses grew thickly, their sharp des looking painful even from just a nce.
Ling Mo and the others were chatting happily in front, but only Mu Chen seemed to notice this detail.
¡°Don¡¯t freak out.¡±
Xia Na stepped forward, giving a swift flick and then a downward press with her Scythe, parting the grasses ahead and forcibly creating a path.
¡°So it was camouged¡¡± Mu Chen said a bit awkwardly.
¡°That¡¯s right, there¡¯s a square up ahead. After passing through it and walking through more grass, we¡¯ll reach the outermost fence. There really isn¡¯t another path, so this is the only way,¡± Xia Na exined.
¡°Then let¡¯s hurry, we¡¯ll need to find the entrance after crossing over.¡± Ling Mo nodded.To confuse pursuers and cover their tracks, Ye Lian and the others had deliberately camouged the paths they had created on the outeryer of the green belt.
For example, the ce they had entered was in a very inconspicuous corner, purposely leaving arge patch of untouched wild grass. But after that, the group had continuously traveled within the green belt, circling for quite a while before reaching this breaking point.
The wild grass was quickly parted, and they soon reached the edge of the square.
Peering through the gaps, they could clearly see the entire square.
The square wasn¡¯t veryrge; in the middle, there was a fountain filled with dirty water, surrounded by a few deste flowerbeds. A rusted bench had a few human bones and blood-stained strips of cloth hanging crookedly. As the night wind blew, the old streetlight poles emitted creaking sounds.
Not far away, the door of a European-style building was wide open. Dark windows appeared to have shadows moving behind them, but upon closer inspection, they were just rotting curtains swaying gently¡
The entire Square connected to twones,pletely cutting through the green belt.
From the surroundings, it appeared that Ling Mo and his group had navigated to a rather remote area of the Medical University, remote inparison to the Niepan headquarters.
¡°The parts utilized by Niepan are probably just those with experimental equipment, right?¡± Ling Mo asked.
Old Lan nodded and said, ¡°I haven¡¯t been to this side before either¡¡±
No matter how grim the scene looked, it didn¡¯t faze Ling Mo¡¯s group.
Even Old Lan and Lan Lan, who had been ¡°holed up¡± for a long time, showed only curiosity in their eyes, with barely any fear.
¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of about dead bones? I just find the bloody scene gross¡¡± Lan Lan retorted immediately, seeing Ling Mo nce back at her as if worried.
¡°Really?¡±
Xia Na also turned to look at Lan Lan, a slight smile on her lips. She said calmly, ¡°You find it gross because you only see the blood, but not the burst of vitality at the moment someone dies¡¡±
¡°Who would notice such a burst?¡± Lan Lan shivered instinctively.
Mu Chen nced sympathetically at Lan Lan; this girl was quite rebellious, butpared to Xia Na, she still had a long way to go¡
¡°Let¡¯s move.¡±
Ling Mo stood still for a moment, sensing the area, then spoke.
With thestyer of wild grass parted, the group quickly darted out.
Ye Lian took the lead, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear and saying softly, ¡°Follow¡ follow me.¡±
It was rare for her to speak up, and her voice immediately drew everyone¡¯s attention.
Beneath the moonlight, her tall and slender figure, eyes as dark as deep pools, and the aura she emanated, mysterious and otherworldly¡
Even Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but be momentarily stunned, thinking that it might be hard for ordinary people to imagine that something as deadly as a virus could also create such an extreme form of beauty¡
Old Lan gave Ling Mo a pitiful pat on the shoulder from behind and said, ¡°I suddenly understand why the inquisition existed-they believed in burning the heretics. In a way, that represents my feelings right now¡¡±
¡°As a researcher, why do you remember all these irrelevant things so clearly?¡± Ling Mo said speechlessly.
¡°You have to understand a father¡¯s desire to understand his daughter¡¡± Old Lan sighed softly.
¡°I¡¯d advise you to give up on that.¡± Ling Mo said offhandedly, but a strange glint flickered in his eyes.
¡°F Team¡¡±
As they passed by the fountain, everyone couldn¡¯t help but nce at the pool of ck, stagnant water.
Thepletely still water, with grotesquely shaped weeds growing from the bottom¡ Ling Mo couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that something seemed to be moving under the surface.
¡°There can¡¯t actually be anything alive in there¡¡± Ling Mo was thinking, and out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly saw Lan Lan curiously leaning over to peer inside.
She was almost pressed up against the fountain¡¯s edge, her upper body leaning forward, her headpletely exposed above the water.
¡°Hey!¡± Ling Mo had just shouted when he heard a sshing sound from the water. A dark shadow then shot out from the pool.
The shadow moved incredibly fast. By the time everyone turned around at themotion, it was already close to Lan Lan¡¯s head.
In the brief moment of confusion, Ling Mo didn¡¯t clearly see what it was, but he did catch a glint of cold light on its head.
¡°It has teeth!¡±
¡°sh!¡±
Xia Na¡¯s Scythe suddenly struck out from the side, and just as Lan Lan was about to be attacked, she eerily stepped back two paces, standing still in a state of shock.
She touched her face and then her waist, her face pale as she looked at Ling Mo.
¡°Don¡¯t be curious about everything you see. The outside world is very dangerous.¡± Ling Mo¡¯s expression was also a bit grim. When Lan Lan disyed curiosity earlier, he hadn¡¯t anticipated such a risk. What shocked him the most was the Dark Shadow-not only was its psychic light cluster very small, but it also hid in the water, which is why he hadn¡¯t detected it before.
When Xia Na struck out, Ling Mo timely added a psychic strangtion attack. The Dark Shadow lost control, allowing the Scythe to pierce through it.
However, when Xia Na pulled back her Scythe, the Dark Shadow was still writhing on the de.
¡°What is this?¡±
Ye Lian curiously leaned in, sweeping a de of grass she had plucked over the Dark Shadow.
A drop of viscous blood appeared on the grass de, and everyone wrinkled their noses simultaneously.
¡°What a pungent smell!¡±
Only Ling Mo¡¯s mind was preupied with a different thought: ¡°Why does it smell like it just sprayed cologne¡¡±
¡°It contains a high concentration of virus.¡± Old Lan quickly regained hisposure and said.
¡°But what is it exactly?¡± Ling Mo also moved closer to get a better look and suddenly realized that this ink-ck creature seemed somewhat familiar¡
¡°Isn¡¯t this a koi fish!¡±
¡°How does a koi fish mutate?¡± Mu Chen was skeptical.
After careful observation, Old Lan nodded and said, ¡°It¡¯s a koi fish. It might have been about a foot long before the mutation.¡±
¡°But theoretically, that size should¡¡± Mu Chen started to argue, but Ling Mo recalled the mutated rats he had seen back in Cuihu City.
How big are typical rats? They already showed initial mutation traits, let alone a fish this size?
After mutating, the koi fish had gained considerable strength, and its wriggling motions were vastly different from ordinary fish.
As it struggled violently, it slightly opened its mouth, revealing some sharp, thin teeth, resembling a round, toothed mouthpiece at a nce.
¡°There must have been corpses in here before.¡± Ling Mo analyzed.
When he mentioned ¡°before,¡± both Mu Chen and Lan Lan¡¯s expressions darkened. Looking at the mutated koi fish again, their eyes were filled with nothing but terror.
¡°The coverage of the virus infection is getting wider and wider¡¡± Old Lan sighed.
¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll keep you all safe¡¡±
Before Ling Mo could finish, Old Lan interrupted, ¡°This is fantastic! I knew I should havee out! There are just so many things out here to research¡¡±
As he spoke, he excitedly rubbed his hands together, his eyes even sparkling a bit.
Then he suddenly snapped back to reality and looked at Ling Mo expectantly, ¡°Can we take this koi fish with us?¡±
¡°Let¡¯s kill it first and then we¡¯ll see¡¡±
This brief exchange made Ling Mo¡¯s expression change suddenly.
He quickly turned his head towards ane: ¡°Someone¡¯sing.¡±
¡°How did they track us here?¡± Mu Chen immediately tensed up and urged, ¡°Should we hide?¡±
¡°There¡¯s no time.¡± Ling Mo nced at the green belt on the other side, silently calcting the distance.
Backtrack? That would be even more dangerous¡
Once the situation at the headquarters stabilized, more and more people would be dispatched to search for them.
¡°So what do we do?¡± Lan Lan asked.
Ling Mo looked at the sunsses man that Mu Chen was holding, and suddenly said, ¡°Perfect timing, we can temporarily deal with at least one worry.¡±
Even if they escaped from the Medical University today, they would undoubtedly face relentless pursuit from Niepan.
Niepan had arge number of superhumans, so tracking Ling Mo and his group wouldn¡¯t be too difficult.
But Ling Mo had a lot to do, and being constantly harassed would be a huge problem.
¡°Although we can¡¯t make them give up the chasepletely, we can at least buy ourselves some time.¡± Ling Mo said with a smile.
The sunsses man, under Ling Mo¡¯s gaze, struggled fiercely and started to whimper again¡
Chapter 773: Hands at the Back
¡°I didn¡¯t expect toe to such a remote ce; logically, we shouldn¡¯t encounter them here¡¡±
On thene, a guard looked at the building that emerged not far away, muttering to himself with relief.
He turned to Xiao Pan, who was silently walking among the crowd, and asked, ¡°Are we heading in the right direction?¡±
Despite his relief, he still had to y his part well¡
Xiao Pan nodded first, then suddenly stretched his neck and took a deep breath. His expression changed slightly.
¡°Is there a situation?¡± The guard¡¯s heart skipped a beat as he asked with keen sensitivity.
¡°Yeah, there¡¯s a very pungent smell. It¡¯s somewhat like Zombie blood, but there¡¯s a slight difference. I¡¯m not quite sure,¡± Xiao Pan replied matter-of-factly.
Someone in the crowd interjected, ¡°Could it be a mutation beast?¡±
¡°It¡¯s possible. Mutation beastse in many types, and their smells differ. I can only roughly tell; I can¡¯t be specific,¡± Xiao Pan nodded as he spoke.Seeing Xiao Pan¡¯s affirmative response, the team began to stir.
¡°So, does this mean there¡¯s a mutation beast ahead? Shouldn¡¯t we avoid it then¡¡±
¡°Are you stupid? Didn¡¯t you hear it say there¡¯s blood?¡±
¡°Yeah, even if it¡¯s a mutation beast, it¡¯s injured.¡±
After a brief panic, someone else in the team said, ¡°What do you think caused this mutation beast to get hurt? Could it be¡ them?¡±
¡°Could be! If they can lure in mutation beasts, they might also control their movements. Maybe it backfired on them,¡± someone chimed in with a hint of anticipation.
¡°Yeah, they¡¯ve been moving in circles. They¡¯re more likely to encounter mutation beasts than us.¡±
¡°We just don¡¯t know what their situation is now. If the mutation beast has the upper hand¡¡±
The team¡¯s discussion grew animated again, but considering that there might be mutation beasts nearby and the enemy could also be around, their voices became noticeably lower.
However, from their conversations, it wasn¡¯t hard to tell that these Team Members were getting a bit restless.
If Ling Mo¡¯s group ran into trouble, their own level of danger would significantly decrease.
Even if they couldn¡¯t bring Ling Mo back for a reward, taking down one or two of hispanions would be a win¡
Seeing this scene, the guard was also feeling quite frustrated.
If Captain Song were leading the team, would they dare to talk so much?
Besides, he was really in a foul mood-this was exactly the kind of trouble he was hoping to avoid!
Havinge to such a remote ce and finally feeling a bit relieved, who would have thought they¡¯d run into trouble here?
The possibilities analyzed by his teammates seemed quite usible to him¡
¡°Damn it, why do I have to y the responsible one? And Xiao Pan, can¡¯t you be more flexible?¡±
The guard cursed under his breath and suddenly shouted, ¡°Wait a minute!¡±
Seeing everyone turn to him, he continued, ¡°Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s very quiet up ahead?¡±
To him, this was a strange point, and bringing it up might make his teammates back off¡
¡°Yeah, it is pretty quiet,¡± someone said.
¡°Could the battle be over?¡± someone spected.
¡°That¡¯s possible¡¡±
¡°Should we go check?¡±
With that question raised, all the Team Members turned to the guard.
¡°Captain, their tracks are just ahead, should we investigate?¡±
¡°That¡¯s right. If it¡¯s dangerous, we can just retreat.¡±
¡°They¡¯re in a hurry to escape-they won¡¯t confront us. Besides, we¡¯re approaching from the rear¡¡±
¡°Captain, what¡¯s your call?¡±
The guard felt like crying, what could he say?
¡°Let¡¯s go look¡¡± he said, toughening up.
Rustle-
The sound of the grass lightly swaying yed on their nerves as they cautiously approached the center of thene and carefully moved towards the small Square.
As the distance lessened, the shadows shrouded in darkness gradually became clearer.
¡°There¡¯s no one here¡¡± someone said, looking at the empty Square.
Xiao Pan, however, turned his gaze to the fountain and slowly walked towards it.
¡°Everyone, follow,¡± the guard instructed.
At a time like this, he didn¡¯t dare let the Team Members scatter-strength in numbers¡
Although gathering made them a bigger target, part of him hoped to startle any lurking enemies.
Xiao Pan quickly found two drops of fresh blood on the ground near the fountain. He then used the tip of his knife to pick some up and brought it to his nose to sniff.
¡°This is the smell, and it¡¯s very fresh. It probably hasn¡¯t been more than two minutes since it was spilled,¡± he said while sniffing.
¡°Less than two minutes¡¡± The guard¡¯s face grew even more troubled. If it had been such a short time, that meant Ling Mo and his group were nearby¡
¡°Keep looking,¡± Xiao Pan said, putting down the knife.
There wasn¡¯t much to search for in the empty Square, and no one would randomly dive into the bushes to investigate.
After ncing at the building a few times, Xiao Pan suddenly sniffed the air again.
¡°Could there be something wrong inside?¡± the guard asked uneasily.
Xiao Pan hesitantly replied, ¡°I¡¯m not sure. The smell inside isn¡¯t very strong, but it is quite strange¡¡±
As he spoke, he had already started walking towards the building.
The guard, feeling uneasy, could only signal with a wave for the others to follow.
¡°If we¡¯re just doing a quick check, it should be fine. I¡¯ll stay by the door and observe. If I confirm they¡¯re inside, I¡¯ll signal immediately!¡± he thought as he gripped his gun tightly.
But once he reached the building¡¯s entrance, he realized his n was too optimistic¡
¡°A dance club¡¡±
He nced at the dust-covered sign and peeked through the door crack.
The interior was much darker than outside, but after a moment of adjusting, he could vaguely see the inside.
Beyond the door was a Corridor with rooms on either side, and after a turn and heading upstairs, there would likely be dance studios.
With such aplexyout, how could he confirm anything from the door?
¡°Damn!¡±
The guard couldn¡¯t help but curse, then carefully pushed the door open.
¡°Listen up, as soon as you spot them, no matter what their situation is, don¡¯t engage. Once the signal is sent, backup will arrive. Also, leave two people at the door. If you hear anything, signal immediately,¡± the guard instructed again.
¡°Got it¡¡±
¡°Don¡¯t worry, nobody wants to die.¡±
As the door was fully opened, the guard swallowed hard and cautiously stepped into the Corridor.
The floor was littered with various debris and had numerous suspicious, old marks.
The guard tried to spot any footprints but ultimately gave up, somewhat resigned.
Judging from the exterior, the building seemed to be in a deserted, abandoned state.
¡°It would be great if that was really the case,¡± the guard thought to himself.
For a while, the only sound was Xiao Pan¡¯s constant inhtion from behind, as he tried to pinpoint the source of the strange smell.
¡°Can you find it?¡± someone asked in a low voice.
Xiao Pan replied, ¡°This ce is mostly sealed off, so the scent has be much stronger. I can find it.¡±
With Xiao Pan¡¯s sense of smell guiding them, they avoided touching the doors on either side and followed closely behind Xiao Pan, who was moving deeper into the Corridor while sniffing the air.
Just then, somebody quietly remarked, ¡°It¡¯s really dark in here¡¡±
¡°Everyone, be quiet,¡± the guard snapped, irritated.
If there were people inside, they could very well be lying in ambush.
They hadn¡¯t alerted their enemies earlier, so they needed to be extra cautious now.
Although the guard wasn¡¯t a professional leader, he knew basic survival tactics.
He purposely stretched the team out and left people outside to guard against sneak attacks.
No matter how skilled the enemy was, could they really take out all of them at once?
As they moved further in, the light diminished, making it difficult to see even the outlines of the people around them.
But with Xiao Pan leading the way, the group remained rtively calm.
asionally, faint noises from the team irritated the guard.
In such a silent ce, couldn¡¯t they be extra careful?
¡°Luckily the sound is faint; it shouldn¡¯t draw much attention¡¡±
Soon, Xiao Pan, following the scent, reached the staircase leading to the second floor.
Seeing him look up, the guard whispered, ¡°What do you think? Can you confirm if anyone¡¯s up there?¡±
¡°I can¡¯t confirm that. The smell is too strong; even if there were someone, their scent would be masked,¡± Xiao Pan said, shaking his head.
¡°Well¡ let¡¯s go up then,¡± the guard said through gritted teeth.
At the corner of the staircase was arge Mirror, which looked quite eerie in the darkness.
The dusty surface made the reflection even more blurred, but as he passed by, the guard couldn¡¯t resist ncing into it.
That nce made him freeze.
It wasn¡¯t until Xiao Pan had climbed several more steps that the guard, shakily, began to raise his gun.
Then, a voice suddenly sounded behind him, ¡°You¡¯d better not move.¡±
The guard¡¯s body stiffened. Just as he was about to pull the trigger, his head spun, and a sharp pain shot through his wrist.
When he came to, stunned and seated on the floor, his right hand no longer held the gun.
A lean figure emerged before him, holding his gun, ¡°No need to be rmed, I just want to talk.¡±
¡°You¡¡±
Terrified, the guard tried to back away, but his back hit the wall.
He couldn¡¯t make out the person¡¯s face clearly, but the voice was unmistakably familiar!
This shadowy figure was the person who had appeared at headquarters!
And in the Mirror earlier, besides his own reflection, he had also seen this person¡¯s shadow.
That indistinct figure had been raising a hand, seemingly trying to grab his shoulder¡
But how had he managed that! What about the Team Members!
And¡ what about Xiao Pan!
The guard hurriedly looked up towards the stairs, only to freeze again.
Chapter 774: Kill You with a Glance
¡°Xiao¡ Xiao Pan?¡±
The guard¡¯s throat suddenly went dry as he looked at the scene before him.
On the dimly lit staircase ahead, Xiao Pan stood silently, as if he hadn¡¯t heard themotion behind him.
Yet, as the guard looked on, Xiao Pan suddenly moved.
Without turning his head, he slowly retreated downstairs, his upper body tense and rigid.
As Xiao Pan backed away, a shadowy figure gradually came into the guard¡¯s view.
The slender silhouette seemed harmless at first nce, but when a cold glint appeared in the guard¡¯s vision, a chill ran down his spine.
Another one!
Do these people always move so stealthily?How can you fight against such people? He had thought that being a little cautious might allow him to escape unscathed.
But in front of them, all caution was futile¡
From the moment they entered this building, they had already fallen into the enemy¡¯s trap¡
But why? Why aren¡¯t these people in a hurry to escape? Why are they lingering in such a ce¡ What do they want?
Breathing heavily, the guard nced at Ling Mo.
In the darkness, Ling Mo¡¯s expression seemed indifferent, but his eyes were bright and piercing.
Does this person want to take them hostage? Or¡ extract some Intelligence?
Or perhaps¡ establish authority through killing? Revenge?
In his panic, the guard¡¯s legs instinctively kicked at the ground, pressing him t against the wall.
¡°Don¡¯t bother, you can¡¯t walk through walls,¡± Ling Mo suddenly said.
¡°Wha¡ What do you want?¡±
The guard¡¯s voice was a bit hysterical, sounding shrill in the quiet hallway.
At the same time, his eyes grew darker, as if foreseeing a grim oue.
To the guard¡¯s surprise, Ling Mo actually let out a chuckle.
¡°Why are youughing¡¡±
Before he could finish his sentence, he saw Ling Mo suddenly squat down and then raise his arm.
A cold touch suddenly came from his forehead, the guard instinctively looked up and was instantly terrified out of his wits.
The dark gun barrel was now pressed against his forehead!
¡°No, no, no! Don¡¯t kill me!¡±
The guard¡¯s mind went nk¡
He¡¯s really going to shoot? But didn¡¯t he say he wanted to talk?!
Even if Ling Mo didn¡¯t have a gun in his hand, the guard knew he was no match.
He didn¡¯t dare to resist, but he also didn¡¯t want to be killed just like that!
Some people usually shout, ¡°I¡¯m not afraid of death,¡± but how many can remain calm when faced with death? Especially this guard¡ he was really afraid of dying!
In the brief one or two seconds that passed, it felt like an eternity to the guard.
It wasn¡¯t until Ling Mo lowered his arm that the guard realized his back was soaked in cold sweat¡
He looked at Ling Mo with trembling lips, still muttering, ¡°Don¡¯t kill me¡¡±
The look of fear in the guard¡¯s eyes towards Ling Mo was now even more intense than before.
Even though Ling Mo hadn¡¯t fired, the moment the gun was pressed against him, he felt an immense mental pressure!
This pressure made him feel like he was falling into an icy abyss, as if a snake was biting his neck, and he could clearly feel the venom being injected into his body, quickly spreading through his blood¡
This near-death experience almost scared him to wet himself!
¡°Is this some kind of Superpower? A hallucination? No¡ it doesn¡¯t quite seem like that¡¡± the guard thought with lingering fear.
At the same time, the guard suddenly noticed that Ling Mo¡¯s gaze was more scrutinizing than before.
¡°Although I¡¯m not a true mental ability user, I can still easily simte the ability of the sunsses man¡ With psychic interference as a foundation, and the forced infusion of some mental energy, I can deepen the influence when the target¡¯s mental state is already unstable¡ It¡¯s a bit of an improved version. Unlike the sunsses man, who can only exert some pressure on others.¡±
¡°And the effect when I use it is much more pronounced. For instance, this guard is afraid of death. When under the influence, he feels like he¡¯s narrowly escaping death¡ Yes, from his psychic fluctuation and facial expression, that seems to be the case¡¡±
¡°If this ability were stronger, would it make him think he was really dead? If it could reach that level, then I could truly kill someone with a nce¡¡±
¡°But thinking it through, this technique still has significant limitations. Its effectiveness hinges on the target¡¯s current emotions¡ If he had felt likeughing just now, the effect might have been to make himugh until his stomach hurt. And what if he felt like peeing?¡±
¡°Also, it only works at close range, which is a drawbackpared to the sunsses man¡ When will I be able to scare a bunch of Brats to tears just by ring at them? That would be something¡¡±
As these thoughts crossed his mind, Ling Mo sighed inwardly.
Meanwhile, the guard, being stared down by Ling Mo, was already terrified beyond belief.
Ling Mo finally looked at him and asked, ¡°You¡¯re the one leading this team, right?¡±
The guard was stunned for a moment, then gritted his teeth and nodded.
¡°You¡¯re quite clever,¡± Ling Mo suddenly said.
¡°I¡ I don¡¯t understand¡¡± The guard¡¯s face turned even paler.
¡°Though you¡¯re very scared, you¡¯re not stupid. Just now, you deliberately raised your voice to alert the two at the door, didn¡¯t you?¡± Ling Mo said with a smile.
The guard shuddered again, a hint of despair crossing his eyes.
Everyone was wiped out¡
And now he was trapped in this remote building,pletely isted and helpless¡
¡°Don¡¯t kill me¡¡± The guard pleaded again.
¡°Alright, I said I just wanted to talk,¡± Ling Mo shook his hand but then suddenly changed his tone, ¡°But if you try any more tricks¡¡±
The guard shook his head frantically, ¡°I don¡¯t dare! Whatever you want to talk about, I¡¯ll listen to you!¡±
¡°That guy is a superhuman, isn¡¯t he?¡± Ling Mo asked, ncing at Xiao Pan.
¡°Yes, he¡¯s part of the mutation system! His olfactory cells¡ no, his entire olfactory system has undergone some variation¡¡± the guard quickly replied.
At this moment, Xiao Pan had already turned around and answered expressionlessly, ¡°He¡¯s right. My olfactory system and trigeminal nerve system have undergone variation, including my sense of taste. So my perception of scents, whether from a distance or up close, differs greatly from that of ordinary people, and it¡¯s much keener¡ In simple terms, the smells I detect and the vors I taste are different from what normal people experience.¡±
¡°I see¡ This kind of mutation must be a glutton¡¯s tragedy.¡± Ling Mo nodded thoughtfully.
Xiao Pan suddenly asked, ¡°Did you use perfume? This scent smells odd to me. And not only did you spray it on yourselves, but there¡¯s even more upstairs. If I¡¯m not mistaken, you must have other methods prepared to lure us in, like psychic power¡¡±
¡°Figure it out yourself,¡± Ling Mo smiled and then asked, ¡°How many people were sent to chase me?¡±
The guard hesitated for a moment before answering, ¡°For now, just two teams¡¡±
¡°Be more specific,¡± Ling Mo said, sitting down on the steps and lighting a cigarette.
¡°One team is us, and the other team is dispersed outside, guarding the intersections¡ Some of them might be stationed at higher vantage points, but I¡¯m not exactly sure¡¡± The guard added, ¡°Actually, I was just dragged along to make up the numbers; I¡¯m not really a captain¡¡±
¡°He sure picked the right captain for this team,¡± Ling Mo remarked.
This guard was cautious and extremely afraid of dying. But precisely because of that, he wouldn¡¯t dare to disobey orders easily.
Otherwise, why would he dare to enter this building?
In such chaos, for the senior management of Niepan to point out someone like this to take charge in a critical moment was a wake-up call for Ling Mo.
Niepan is not to be underestimated¡
¡°Do you know anything else?¡± Ling Mo asked again.
A look of hesitation appeared on the guard¡¯s face, ¡°My position is pretty ordinary; I really don¡¯t know much¡¡±
¡°Alright then,¡± Ling Mo said, turning around and pulling out a notebook from his backpack, handing it over along with a pen, ¡°Write down everything you know about the senior management. And also, write down the details of the guard team.¡±
For the information on those registration forms, Ling Mo didn¡¯t fully trust them.
He himself could falsify information when registering, so others could easily write something vague or misleading.
But getting to know each superhuman one-by-one wasn¡¯t exactly realistic¡
Nevertheless, the strength of the guard team shouldn¡¯t be underestimated. From Niepan¡¯s actions this time, it was evident that this was their most trusted force.
In the future, when they send people to hunt Ling Mo, this force could y a very crucial role.
Although the main goal was to buy some time, Ling Mo wouldn¡¯t miss the chance to gather intelligence.
Even if this guard didn¡¯t know much about the regr members, he would definitely be familiar with other guards.
The guard, trembling, took the pen and struggled to twist off the cap, then suddenly looked up with a distressed face.
¡°I¡ I can¡¯t see.¡±
He was frustrated; howe Ling Mo and the others weren¡¯t affected by the environment¡
Little did the guard know, Ling Mo was sharing his field of vision with Ye Lian, and that shy-looking girl who had been holding a knife to Xiao Pan was actually a dominant-level zombie!
¡°Here, take this shlight.¡±
Ling Mo handed him another item and smiled, ¡°Don¡¯t even think about using the light to signal anyone; this is a blind spot.¡±
The guard¡¯s hand shook as he took the shlight, his heart pounding in fear: ¡°Does this guy have mind-reading abilities? How does he know what I¡¯m thinking?¡±
¡°But to bluff him and find out he actually had that intention¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself, stroking his chin while ¡°staring¡± at the guard¡¯s psychic light cluster.
Chapter 775: Watch Your Words
When Ling Mo was almost done with his second cigarette, the guard had just about finished writing.
He carefully handed the notebook over, saying, ¡°I wrote down everything I could think of. There shouldn¡¯t be any omissions¡¡± His anxious mood was reminiscent of handing in an exam paper back in school, except this time the evaluator held his life in their hands, not a grade.
Ling Mo flipped through the pages quickly. Even so, by the time he looked up, the guard had already broken out in another cold sweat.
¡°How is it?¡± the guard asked with a forced smile.
¡°Not bad,¡± Ling Momented.
Having been stunned by Ling Mo¡¯s ¡°mind-reading¡± ability, the seemingly timid guard had finally decided to behave.
But if he had intentionally written any false information, the ever-observant Ling Mo would have noticed through his psychic fluctuation¡
Hearing Ling Mo¡¯s approval, the guard let out a breath, feeling relieved, and then asked expectantly, ¡°So, am I¡¡±
¡°No rush, there¡¯s more business to discuss,¡± Ling Mo said, waving his hand.The guard¡¯s eyes widened instantly, ¡°So you haven¡¯t even gotten to the main point yet?¡±
At this moment, Xiao Pan looked over and saw that Ling Mo had already approached the guard and was speaking in a very low voice¡
A few secondster, Ling Mo straightened up, while the guard nodded slightly in confusion.
¡°Remember everything?¡±
¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare forget¡¡± The guard quickly nodded.
¡°Don¡¯t say anything until you see the person,¡± Ling Mo warned again.
The guard continued to nod, ¡°I understand.¡±
Xiao Pan had been watching from the side but suddenly heard this, ¡°After smoking here for so long, has the cigarette smell confused your memory of the perfume scent?¡±
¡°What?¡± Xiao Pan was a bit stunned and responded in astonishment.
Ling Mo looked at him calmly and thenughed, ¡°Looks like there¡¯s no need to smoke anymore.¡±
¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about,¡± Xiao Pan replied expressionlessly.
However, when Ling Mo moved his gaze away, a sh of frustration appeared in Xiao Pan¡¯s eyes, and his facial expression finally began to change.
He moved his lips, mouthing word: ¡°Pervert!¡±
About ten minutester, the remote building had returned to silence.
The dozen or so people who went inside seemed to have been devoured by the darkness; no sounds emerged, nor did anyonee out.
But if someone were to venture inside at this moment, they would hear faint noises at the stairwell¡
¡°Ugh¡¡±
The guard, his face red with effort, was trying to stretch his leg to hook a pistol lying in front of him.
Not far from him, Xiao Pan, also gagged, was struggling hard, asionally lifting his head with great effort.
The two exchanged a nce, both looking like they were on the verge of tears.
¡°Come on, I have faith in you. Oh, by the way, yourpanions are locked downstairs. They¡¯re not in immediate danger but they won¡¯t be waking up anytime soon. And just in case you try to ck off, here¡¯s a friendly reminder: if you manage to escape on your own, the consequences will be a lot lighter. Plus, with the information I¡¯ve given you, you might even turn out to be a hero.¡±
The guard felt a sense of despair recalling Ling Mo¡¯s words as he set down the pistol.
That guy was too crafty!
He said it so nicely, but couldn¡¯t he have made it a bit easier?
However, this method was indeed the most effective for buying time. The pistol was ced in a very strategic position-Xiao Pan could barely reach it, while the guard¡¯s toes just managed to touch it.
Thanks to the way Ling Mo had positioned it, as long as the guard persistently stretched out his leg and adjusted his contact point ording to the angle, he could slowly tip the gun upright¡ which would make it easier for him to hook it.
But the hardest part about this¡ was that he couldn¡¯t see it at all!
Only Xiao Pan could see the gun, which meant he had to perform sit-ups as much as possible, despite his whole body being restrained, and he had to do it without stopping!
During this process, they also had tomunicate through eye contact.
And the time they had for this exchange was only one or two seconds!
Who can keep up such a difficult posture for so long?
They managed for a while at first, but as their strength quickly drained, the duration they could maintain the position grew shorter and shorter¡
¡°What kind of persones up with such a crazy idea so quickly?¡± the guard thought, with tears streaming down his face¡
Grab the gun, send a signal!
With this in mind, the guard widened his eyes and strained his neck upward once more, while furiously stretching his leg¡ He was desperate to redeem himself!
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¡°Are you sure your n will work? What if things don¡¯t go as expected?¡± Mu Chen asked as he followed Ling Mo along the path within the tall grass.
Ling Mo thought for a moment and said, ¡°It¡¯s not an absolute foolproof n, but the sess rate is pretty high, so it¡¯s worth a try¡ Besides, even if it fails, at least it buys us some time tonight. The more time we can buy, the bigger our advantage. If they chase after us, thest thing they want is for the distance to widen or to lose our trail. But this is just a temporary measure; if Niepan can¡¯t catch us, they¡¯ll likely try something else.¡±
¡°True¡¡± Mu Chen nodded in agreement, ¡°They won¡¯t just take this loss quietly.¡±
¡°Not wanting to suffer a loss may lead to a bigger one,¡± Ling Mo said meaningfully, but he didn¡¯t borate further.
Mu Chen opened his mouth to ask more but restrained himself after ncing at the sunsses man.
¡°And if it does work, how long will it buy us?¡± Old Lan couldn¡¯t help but interject.
He was carrying the mutation koi fish and had a constant smile of excitement on his face.
Apparently, he was eager to get to work on his research, which is likely why he suddenly cared about the timing.
Ling Mo shrugged and answered, ¡°At most, three days¡¡±
¡°That¡¯s enough, that¡¯s enough¡¡±
Old Lan looked down at the vacuum-sealed bag in his hand and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle.
Mu Chen felt a shiver down his spine and muttered, ¡°Seriously, are you channeling Bear Grylls or something?¡±
¡°What? You think I don¡¯t know who Bear Grylls is? But you¡¯re kind of right. If we can find the parts that aren¡¯t toxic, we could actually cook and eat them. Generally, when a creature mutates, some internal organs remain uninfected initially. If those are disinfected properly, they¡¯re no different from regr food¡¡± Old Lan exined seriously.
¡°Nothing about that sounds normal! And why are you talking like you¡¯ve already tried it?¡±
¡°By the way, this also applies to humans among general creatures. But remember, the moment theyplete the mutation, their whole body is full of the virus¡ hehehe¡¡±
¡°Why would I need to remember that¡? Also, where does your weird sense of pridee from?¡±
At this moment, the sunsses man, who had been rolling his eyes, suddenly showed a hint of something unusual and shifted his gaze to Ling Mo.
Although Ling Mo was talking to Mu Chen and Old Lan, the sunsses man had a vague feeling that Ling Mo¡¯s gaze had swept over him, intentionally or not¡
¡°Whimper whimper!¡± The sunsses man suddenly started thrashing wildly after freezing for a moment.
¡°Wham!¡±
Mu Chen didn¡¯t hesitate to kick him again, ¡°What¡¯s your problem!¡±
¡°It¡¯s nothing. He¡¯s just a bit scared,¡± Ling Mo said suddenly.
Hearing Ling Mo¡¯s words, the sunsses man¡¯s face seemed to turn a bit ashen.
From Ling Mo¡¯s look, he seemed to understand something¡
Based on the intelligence provided by the guard, after Ling Mo and the others climbed over the fence, they moved along the wall for a while.
Once they were out of the surveince range of the campus buildings, Ling Mo led them swiftly across the road.
As for those Niepan members stationed on the road, they were easily avoided.
To the two Senior Zombies, these people standing outside the campus were as noticeable as shining lightbulbs; it was impossible not to notice them¡
Although Yu Shiran and the others were still inside the campus, with Ling Mo¡¯s guidance, it was only a matter of time before they made their way out.
Seeing Ling Mo lead them through a winding path to an apartment building, Lan Lan and her father were instantly dumbfounded.
They both turned to look back at the way they came, then turned again to size up the building.
¡°You guys live this close?¡± Old Lan marveled.
Lan Lan, on the other hand, looked utterly incredulous and tentatively asked, ¡°Are we really staying here tonight? Isn¡¯t that too risky¡? I really don¡¯t want to get caught again. Outside is so much more fun than theboratory, and there¡¯s a lot more interesting collections too.¡±
¡°Right under their noses,¡± Ling Mo exined.
¡°That¡¯s too casual an exnation! Hey!¡± Lan Lan still wanted to protest, but Ling Mo had already pulled Ye Lian and Xia Na inside first.
As their figures quickly disappeared from view at the entrance to the stairs, Lan Lan¡¯s look of disbelief remained, her eyes wide open.
¡°Actually, we could walk slower¡¡± Mu Chen, dragging the sunsses man along, whispered in a knowing tone.
¡°Why?¡± Lan Lan asked instinctively.
¡°Our captain¡¯s nickname is the kissing maniac¡¡± Mu Chen sighed, slowly making his way up the stairs.
Lan Lan stood there pondering for a moment, then suddenly understood and eximed, ¡°Oh, I see!¡±
A mischievous smile formed on her lips as she sprinted upstairs, ¡°I¡¯m going to check it out.¡±
¡°Go ahead¡ Hey, wait! That¡¯s not right! Why are you so excited about someone else kissing? I never taught you to spy on things like that. You¡¯re still too young¡ Stop right there!¡± Old Lan, carrying the mutation koi fish, followed behind her. But unfortunately, as an ordinary old man, how could he keep up with Lan Lan, who was a superhuman with an enhancement ability¡
In the stairwell, Old Lan¡¯s growlingints echoed continuously¡
Chapter 776: A Disease That Penetrates the Bone
Chapter 776: A Disease That Prates the Bone
Bringing such a group of people back to the residence inevitably led to somemotion.
Old Lan and his daughter were still excited about their escape from Niepan, shouting with excitement and refusing to sleep.
Ling Mo said sternly, ¡°Whether you sleep or not, we¡¯ll be leaving early in the morning. There won¡¯t be much time to rest on the road. If you can¡¯t keep up, I¡¯ll have Mu Chen tie a rope to you, unless you can convince him to carry you¡¡±
¡°You need to respect the elderly and the young¡¡± Old Lan persuaded.
¡°Stop threatening us like this!¡± Lan Lan shouted angrily.
In the midst of this was Mu Chen¡¯s frustrated murmuring, ¡°Why is it always me?! And can¡¯t you at least ask for my opinion before deciding?¡±
However, Ling Mo¡¯s tone did not sound like he was joking. Lan Lan, realizing that arguing was futile, grudgingly followed Xia Na to the next room.
The opposite house had been tidied up a bit, and it was passable for a few hours¡¯ sleep.
There were too many people to stay in one apartment¡¡°I¡¯ll stay with Ye Lian and the others,¡± Ling Mo arranged.
¡°That makes sense, but you should have said so earlier! If I had known it was that kind of ¡®sleeping together,¡¯ I would¡¯ve given you the room a long time ago,¡± Old Lan said, shaking his head.
¡°It¡¯s just normal sleeping¡¡± Ling Mo exined with a twitch of his mouth.
¡°I get it, I get it,¡± Old Lan winked at him and made a cheering gesture before heading out with his precious koi fish.
¡°Pervert¡¡±
Ling Mo was speechless. Who said Old Lan was only a pervert in his research?!
Come to think of it, perversion is a disease that goes deep into the bone!
If he were normal, how could he have created that kind of thing?
Meanwhile, Mu Chen, after retying the sunsses man, asked Ling Mo somewhat hesitantly, ¡°Captain, when do you n to help Xu Shuhan¡?¡±
¡°Today,¡± Ling Mo replied.
¡°I thought so¡¡± Mu Chen nodded.
Old Lan and his daughter didn¡¯t notice, but Mu Chen saw that Ling Mo had something he wanted to do.
¡°Although her situation hasn¡¯t reached the worst point yet, the earlier we act, the better the chances of sess,¡± Ling Mo continued.
¡°Then I¡¯ll¡¡± Mu Chen¡¯s expression showed a hint of fatigue, but thinking about Xu Shuhan, he still seemed a bit worried.
Ling Mo reached out and patted Mu Chen on the shoulder, saying, ¡°Go to sleep. You know, even if you stay here, I won¡¯t let you see anything.¡±
¡°Alright¡¡± Mu Chen nodded with aplex look in his eyes, then suddenly asked, ¡°But can you handle going a whole night without sleep? You don¡¯t look too good¡¡±
¡°Don¡¯t worry, I have a special recovery method,¡± Ling Mo replied with a smile.
The concern in Mu Chen¡¯s eyes disappeared instantly, and he couldn¡¯t help but curse internally, ¡°Damn it! You think I don¡¯t know? Every time after a kiss, you act like you¡¯ve taken a stimnt. You truly deserve the title of a kissing maniac¡ Sooner orter, you¡¯ll end up with sausage lips! This is the curse built up from my thirty years of being single¡¡±
¡°For a moment, it seemed like I saw mes in your eyes¡¡± Ling Mo said, somewhat surprised.
¡°You must have seen wrong¡¡±
After Mu Chen left, Ling Mo turned his attention to the sunsses man in the corner.
Seeing Ling Mo walking towards him, the sunsses man¡¯s face turned a bit panicked, but he still stretched out his neck and kept making ¡°whimper whimper¡± sounds.
Judging by his expression, he probably meant something like ¡°I¡¯m not afraid to die¡¡±
Ling Mo dragged him to the bathroom door and kicked him inside.
¡°Whimper whimper!¡±
Ling Mo leaned against the door, looked up at the narrow window on the wall, and said, ¡°Stay here.¡±
¡°Whimp!¡±
¡°Don¡¯t bother trying anything. I won¡¯t kill you, but you can¡¯t escape either.¡±
As Ling Mo spoke, the sunsses man suddenly sensed something unusual. Immediately, he began to shiver uncontrobly.
A crystalline, blood-red jellyfish crawled from the back of his head, slowly moving to his forehead and then rooting itself again.
The sunsses man¡¯s eyes rolled back even more, but his body seemed to freeze, asionally twitching, looking quite uncoordinated.
¡°Rest assured, the master ball won¡¯t kill you. But your psychic power is being entirely used to resist its suction power, making it difficult to control your body, right? This way, you have no choice but to stay put.¡±
Just before closing the door, Ling Mo turned his head and added, ¡°Don¡¯t think you can oust the master ball; you can¡¯t¡¡±
¡°Click!¡±
As the door clicked shut, a smile appeared on Ling Mo¡¯s face: ¡°The master ball recharges itself¡¡±
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Drip¡ drip¡
A little past four in the morning, Ling Mo was already sitting on the sofa, with Xu Shuhan and Li Yalin seated across from him.
To avoid raising suspicions from Old Lan and his daughter, Xu Shuhan had been hiding in the room since earlier and only came out now.
However, looking at Xu Shuhan, Ling Mo showed a hint of surprise.
¡°What happened to you?¡± After staring at her for a while, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but ask.
Xu Shuhan almost instinctively tugged at her cor and said, ¡°It¡¯s nothing¡¡±
¡°But your hairstyle has changed.¡± Ling Mo pointed at her head.
Xu Shuhan originally had her hair tied up in a somewhat casual manner, but now it was cut even more casually into a short bob. One side seemed much longer, while the other side just barely exposed her neck.
This actually made her look a lot more spirited and perfectly highlighted the poise of this female host.
Still, there was a hint of frenzy in her slightly reddened eyes, giving her overall aura a subtle yet distinct change.
¡°Even if she retains her sanity at the end, those eyes probably won¡¯t go back to normal¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself.
¡°It¡¯s nothing¡¡± Xu Shuhan kept tugging at her cor, her posture also bing a bit awkward.
Ling Mo furrowed his brow and then suddenly turned his gaze aside: ¡°Senior Sister¡¡±
¡°I didn¡¯t eat her!¡± Senior Sister responded very innocently.
¡°You probably almost did!¡± Ling Mo pped his forehead and then smiled apologetically at Xu Shuhan, ¡°Don¡¯t mind it¡¡±
¡°Really, it¡¯s nothing,¡± Xu Shuhan¡¯s response wasn¡¯t angry but rather a bit awkward.
Ling Mo looked at Li Yalin again, who quickly shook her head and said, ¡°I really didn¡¯t do anything, just helped her blend in a bit more.¡±
¡°Blend in where¡¡±
¡°Down there¡¡±
¡°Hey!¡±
Ling Mo nced at Xu Shuhan and saw that she was almost burying her face in the sofa. Feeling a bit sympathetic, he said, ¡°Senior Sister picked up bad habits from Xia Na.¡±
¡°I¡¯m fine¡¡±
¡°It¡¯ll grow back anyway.¡±
¡°Seriously, it¡¯s nothing!¡± Xu Shuhan grabbed a coat from the side and tossed it at Ling Mo, ¡°You¡¯re doing this on purpose!¡±
Ling Mo tilted his head to dodge and said calmly, ¡°Just curious¡ you should control yourself¡¡±
¡°You made me want to bite you!¡±
¡°Ahem, it¡¯s gettingte, and you seem mostly adjusted now, right?¡± Ling Mo quickly assumed a serious expression while taking a bottle out of his backpack.
The ss bottle was filled with thick blood, which, despite slight shaking, showed no sign of coagting-a characteristic of zombie blood.
Xu Shuhan had been about to say something, but her attention was entirely captured by the appearance of the blood.
¡°This¡¡± Her body tensed up involuntarily, and a deep look of desire shed in her eyes.
¡°So, she¡¯s especially sensitive to Progenitor blood¡¡± Ling Mo thought, watching her reaction.
Even with the cap on, she was already reacting. When it really starts, she mightpletely lose her sanity.
If that happens, where would Ling Mo find the right blood to keep her bnced?
The so-called ¡°suitable blood¡± can¡¯t be taken from just any zombie; it needs to have a simr virus concentration to Xu Shuhan¡¯s.
Ling Mo had no way of urately determining such data; only a professional like Old Lan could do that.
But without the proper equipment, even Old Lan would find it challenging¡
¡°But there is a way, albeit risky, it¡¯s better than dragging this out,¡± Ling Mo thought resolutely. Turning his head, he said, ¡°Ye Lian, Li Yalin, hold her down. Host Xu, this is for your own good.¡±
As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Lian and Li Yalin stepped forward, each cing a hand on Xu Shuhan¡¯s shoulders.
Xu Shuhan¡¯s eyes still held a hint of frenzy, but she didn¡¯t struggle much, only nodding slightly with some resistance.
¡°I thought at such a crucial moment, her emotions would be wildly unstable, maybe even crying and pleading to give up¡ But it seems there¡¯s no need to worry about that. A double-edged sword, really¡¡±
Ling Mo walked up to Xu Shuhan with the bottle but didn¡¯t hurry to start. Instead, he closed his eyes to center himself for a moment.
A minuteter, when Ling Mo opened his eyes, they were filled with intense focus.
In this highly concentrated state, just one look from Ling Mo caused Xu Shuhan to momentarily regain some rity.
¡°I¡¡±
¡°Don¡¯t speak, just think about something important to you, and try to control yourself.¡±
¡°Okay¡ I will¡ I will¡¡± Xu Shuhan responded haltingly.
As Ling Mo spoke, he decisively unscrewed the bottle¡¯s cap.
The moment a small gap appeared, the potent virus scent wafted out.
¡°Ah!¡±
Xu Shuhan¡¯s eyes instantly went fully frenzied, and her body, pinned to the chair, began to struggle violently.
She bared her teeth at Ling Mo, looking as if she might leap at him and tear him apart at any moment!
Chapter 777: Do You Want a Pheasant to Turn into a Phoenix?
Faced with the suddenly rampaging Xu Shuhan, Ye Lian and Li Yalin were at a bit of a loss.
It wasn¡¯t because they weren¡¯t strong enough¡ In fact, although Xu Shuhan erupted with an incredibly powerful force in that instant, almostparable to a mutation zombie, she was still far from matching the strength of two Senior Zombies.
If it weren¡¯t for the fact that they needed to keep her fixed in that position, Ye Lian could have handled her with one hand.
But this was exactly what troubled the two female zombies. By merely grabbing Xu Shuhan¡¯s shoulders, they could only keep her pinned in ce¡
However, there were still many parts of her body that could move.
Fortunately, Xu Shuhan¡¯s intelligence level had also plummeted at this moment. Although she was trying hard to stretch her neck to bite the bottle, her legs stayed obediently in ce. Otherwise, if she started kicking and struggling, even Ling Mo would have found it difficult to manage.
This scene, however, seemed to be anticipated by Ling Mo. His expression remained calm, and he didn¡¯t even flinch, let alone step back.
As he nced at Xu Shuhan, a strange gleam shed in Ling Mo¡¯s eyes.
Psychic interference!This attack method, like Ling Mo¡¯s other techniques, could vary in effectiveness depending on how much energy he expended.
Theoretically, as long as he could control the output of his psychic power, he could fluctuate between two values of destructive power.
However, the human brain doesn¡¯t have a control lever to adjust this output; it all relies on one¡¯s willpower.
If Ling Mo weren¡¯t so exceptionally skilled at controlling his psychic power, he wouldn¡¯t dare to recklessly use this move on Xu Shuhan.
It was crucial to understand that Xu Shuhan¡¯s current state was extremely hazardous.
A small mistake, and she wouldpletely mutate, starting from the lowest level as amon zombie.
Losing a human-like body and losing one¡¯s sanity is a painful thing to imagine.
Although once mutated, the person would no longer have such feelings, Ling Mo would.
He no longer wanted to see such things happen.
¡°Ah¡¡±
Xu Shuhan suddenly let out a low growl, and a moment of confusion shed in her eyes.
Using psychic interference on Xu Shuhan was essentially a weaker version.
At most, it could momentarily daze Xu Shuhan for less than a second. It might sound somewhat trivial.
But for Xu Shuhan, at that very moment, what she needed was that fleeting moment of rity.
¡°Help¡ help me¡¡±
Xu Shuhan¡¯s expression was pained, clearly showing that her innate instincts were surging once again.
Just squeezing out those two words seemed to almost overwhelm her.
¡°Remember what I told you? Think about something else,¡± Ling Mo said again.
Although Xu Shuhan was a superhuman, her psychic power wasn¡¯t any stronger than that of an average person. And when it came to resisting innate instincts, enhancement abilities were practically useless; the only thing she could rely on was her willpower.
However, the impact of the mutation was extraordinarily strong. Even though Xu Shuhan had spent a considerable amount of time in a state of almost-mutating, developing some resistance to the sensation, it wouldn¡¯t be enough to just grit her teeth and endure. Ling Mo¡¯s suggestion of diverting her attention might actually be more effective.
¡°I¡¯ll keep monitoring your condition, but you mustn¡¯t give up on yourself,¡± Ling Mo continued.
Xu Shuhan nodded with difficulty and then slowly averted her gaze from the bottle.
Achieving that was incredibly hard because the bottle of blood looked as essential to her as her own life at that moment.
An inexplicable primal urge seemed to be working within her, like a voice screaming incessantly in her mind, ¡°Take it! It¡¯s yours, yours!¡±
¡°Think, don¡¯t be afraid,¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°Mm¡¡± Xu Shuhan¡¯s eyes began to well up with tears.
She was genuinely frightened. As the zombie instincts started to rece her humanity, she felt as though she were dying.
Had it not been for her time spent with Ye Lian and the others, gaining a deeper understanding of zombies, she might havepletely broken down in that moment of rity.
Ling Mo¡¯s voice, however, gave her immensefort at this critical time.
Although Ling Mo¡¯s voice was gentle and he didn¡¯t say much, the meaning behind his words reassured Xu Shuhan considerably.
At least she could still get help, at least there was still hope¡
Seeing Xu Shuhan calming down, a slight change appeared in Ling Mo¡¯s expression.
¡°Don¡¯t worry,¡± Ling Mo said again.
He opened the bottlepletely and took out some tools from his pocket, then began his work¡
While he was busy, Ye Lian kept her eyes on him.
After staring at Ling Mo for a while, her gaze shifted to Xu Shuhan.
This time, her look was no longer confused but rather filled with a curious expression.
She then nced at her own pocket and lightly patted it with her free hand¡
¡°Ye Lian.¡±
Ling Mo suddenly called out, and Ye Lian immediately removed her hand.
However, Ling Mo, focused on his task, didn¡¯t seem to notice Ye Lian¡¯s little gesture. He continued, ¡°Hold this for me.¡±
Ye Lian absentmindedly took the gel, watching as Ling Mo ced a straw at Xu Shuhan¡¯s lips.
¡°When I say ¡®absorb,¡¯ you start. When I say ¡®stop,¡¯ you also have to stop immediately. Can you do that? If you can¡¯t react in time, I will forcibly make you stop and let you rest for a while. But that would reduce the sess rate, so it¡¯s best if you can do it yourself,¡± Ling Mo instructed Xu Shuhan.
Xu Shuhan continued staring at the ceiling, but she knew without looking what was at the other end of the straw.
She had a vague understanding of Ling Mo¡¯s method. He probably wanted her to absorb the blood while remaining conscious¡
However, she nearly sumbed just by smelling it. Would she really manage to absorb it?
As Xu Shuhan didn¡¯t respond, Ling Mo didn¡¯t rush her. Instead, he reached out and patted her head.
He had intended to pat her shoulder, but both sides were already upied¡
¡°You need to have some confidence in yourself. If you had the courage to break free from Niepan back then, why can¡¯t you muster the courage to fight against yourself now? Besides, I¡¯m here with you,¡± Ling Mo still spoke with a calm and gentle voice.
¡°Actually, there¡¯s something I¡¯ve been meaning to tell you. The evolution and mutation of zombies are closely linked to your own thoughts. You could think of it as whatever you want to be or whatever impresses you deeply; your eventual mutation will likely lean in that direction¡¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°What¡what are you saying this for?¡± Xu Shuhan finally responded.
Impressions? Thoughts? The first image that popped into her mind was Red Wolf
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and her frying pan!
Xu Shuhan felt an instinctual fear; she didn¡¯t want to mutate into that wolf, nor did she want to turn into a frying pan¡
¡°What exactly are you trying to say?¡± She was on the verge of tears.
¡°What I mean is, your mental state can significantly influence the virus¡¯s effect. If even zombies that have already mutated and evolved can be influenced mentally, then it¡¯s even more significant for you, who are still human from the neck up. I understand you¡¯re afraid of mutating, but fear alone won¡¯t solve the problem,¡± Ling Mo said seriously.
Xu Shuhan was stunned for a second, then forced a weak smile: ¡°I¡ I understand. Thank¡¡±
¡°If you¡¯re really that scared, you might as well think about your future mutation goals. If you fail, you might just evolve into something like a phoenix¡¡± Ling Mo continued.
Xu Shuhan almostughed out loud and suddenly started speaking fluently: ¡°Are you implying I¡¯m a pheasant now?¡±
¡°Pheasant sounds too crude¡¡± Ling Mo replied.
¡°So that¡¯s what you mean! Ling Mo, just you wait!¡±
Cursing, Xu Shuhan took a determined sip.
Bright red blood flowed directly into Xu Shuhan¡¯s mouth through the transparent straw, immediately triggering an explosive reaction inside her, like a virus bomb going off.
The bnce was instantly disrupted, and the blood-red hue in Xu Shuhan¡¯s eyes deepened!
¡°Thud! Thud!¡±
Her ten fingers pierced through the outeryer of the couch and dug in deeply!
¡°Stay conscious. I just mentioned pheasants; your mind is probably full of them now, right? If you mutate in this state, you¡¯ll really evolve into a Birdman, with feathers and everything,¡± Ling Mo said while observing Xu Shuhan¡¯s psychic fluctuations.
The moment Xu Shuhan swallowed the blood, her psychic fluctuations seemed to stop all of a sudden.
This situation indicated that her brain was being affected by the virus.
However, as Ling Mo spoke, a resilient will erupted from the depths of Xu Shuhan¡¯s consciousness.
The psychic light cluster also became active, and she mumbled, ¡°I will definitely bite you to death¡¡±
¡°Uh¡actually, if you do mutate, you¡¯d probably be one of my stalkers¡just one of many,¡± Ling Mo thoughtfully said.
¡°Ah!¡±
Xu Shuhan¡¯s struggle became more intense, and her gaze returned from the frenzy¡
But what reced it was another kind of fierce brutality: ¡°Who¡¯s going to stalk you? Who would!¡±
¡°They really exist, and they¡¯re quite beautiful¡¡± Ling Mo said seriously.
¡°Right, how about another sip?¡±
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In the next room, Old Lan rolled over, taking his eyes off the mutation koi fish, and sighed: ¡°What amotion¡¡±
Meanwhile, in another room, Lan Lan, also staring at the ceiling, had an excited smile on her face, listening intently¡
¡°You seem very curious. Want me to give you a book to read?¡± Xia Na, lying next to her, turned slightly and whispered.
Lan Lan was startled, but before she could get up, a magazine suddenly fell from above,nding right on her face.
As a thin ray of light illuminated the scene, Lan Lan, having just picked up the magazine, realized what was on the cover.
¡°Ah¡it¡¯s a dirty magazine!¡±
Footnote:- Red Wolf(ºìÌ«ÀÇ):
In Chinese popr culture, there¡¯s a well-known animated series called ¡®Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf¡¯ (¡®Ï²ÑòÑòÓë»ÒÌ«ÀÇ¡¯). One of the main characters is Red Wolf (ºìÌ«ÀÇ), who is known for frequently hitting her husband, Big Big Wolf (»ÒÌ«ÀÇ), with a frying pan.
Chapter 778: Its Not That Were Too Weak, Its That the Enemy Is Too Strong
¡°Bang!¡±
The gunfire from the Medical University finally started to ring out just as the sky hadpletely brightened.
At that moment, Ling Mo and his group were already on their way.
Hearing the shots from two streets away, Ling Mo turned to look in that direction for a moment before turning back to say, ¡°We managed to get throughst night. As for what¡¯s going to happen next, to be honest, I can¡¯t say for sure. But we should be able to hold out for a few more hours. Let¡¯s take advantage of this time to leave Heishui City.¡±
Xia Na, walking beside him, turned around and started walking backward easily while holding her Mobile Phone. She said to Ling Mo, ¡°The route is almost set, but at this pace, it might take a week to reach our destination. Sigh¡¡±
Ling Mo tapped her forehead lightly and said, ¡°What¡¯s with the sigh? Old Lan is quite a weirdo, but don¡¯t always imply that he¡¯s a burden; that¡¯s pretty hurtful¡¡±
¡°The really hurtful things alwayse out of your mouth! You called him both a weirdo and a burden!¡±
Old Lan, having just shifted his attention away from the mutation koi fish, heard this and immediately started shouting.
¡°Hehe¡¡± Xia Na chuckled nonchntly, momentarily disying a bit of pure girl-like innocence.But in the next instant, she turned with a yful smile towards Mu Chen, who was dragging the sunsses man: ¡°Is dragging people fun?¡±
¡°¡¡±
Mu Chen silently quickened his pace¡
¡°By ¡®a few hours¡¯¡ do you mean they couldn¡¯t locate that residential building?¡± Lan Lan asked, unable to suppress a yawn.
¡°Oh, they definitely can,¡± Ling Mo casually responded, then suddenly looked at Lan Lan with some suspicion, ¡°Didn¡¯t you sleepst night?¡±
The girl¡¯s eyes were bloodshot, and she looked a bit haggard, walking beside Ye Lian with her head bowed. This made her look even shorter inparison¡
Lan Lan rubbed her eyes again and said, ¡°Kind of¡¡± She lifted her eyelids to nce at Ling Mo and added, ¡°It was too noisy.¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s face immediately showed a trace of embarrassment. Themotion hadsted nearly two hoursst night, and when they met today, Mu Chen walked past him with a sullen expression, while Old Lan eagerly approached, patting Ling Mo on the lower back and looking at him with immense admiration.
¡°It¡¯s not really¡¡± Ling Mo tried to exin.
¡°I get it; I was young once too, hahaha¡¡± Old Lan nodded understandingly.
¡°¡What exactly do you get?¡±
On the other hand, the sunsses man, who had been in the bathroom, waspletely unaware ofst night¡¯s events. When Mu Chen gave him a somewhat pitying look, the sunsses man was bewildered for a moment.
What¡¯s going on? Did Ling Mo finally decide to make a move?
Thinking of this, the sunsses man got a bit excited, only to be kicked hard by Mu Chen again.
¡°Are you crazy!¡± Mu Chen cursed.
The sunsses man felt wronged, thinking he¡¯d been beaten for no reason again.
However, this situation was within Ling Mo¡¯s expectations.
Controlled by the master ball, the sunsses man couldn¡¯t even control his own body, and his response to external stimuli was naturally dulled. He might have heard the sounds, but his brain couldn¡¯t process them. By the time he became aware, only vague memories remained.
If this continued, he would eventually turn into an idiot.
But for now, the mental damage caused by the master ball wasn¡¯t too severe, at least not affecting his core abilities.
¡°Zombies devour flesh, but the master ball devours psychic power. This variation zombie¡¯s head growing this is probably a more advanced form of evolution¡¡± Ling Mo thought, defining it in his mind, ¡°It¡¯s a kind of overall development¡¡±
¡°Though its appearance is a bit strange¡ like having a UFO on its head¡¡±
¡°Anyway¡ take it easy,¡± Lan Lan said, but her peripheral vision was directed at Li Yalin, with a somewhat odd expression.
Following her gaze, Ling Mo looked over and almost coughed.
Senior Sister was casually carrying Xu Shuhan on her back, while Xu Shuhan¡¯s eyes were tightly closed, looking very exhausted.
She asionally mumbled, but it was mostly through gritted teeth: ¡°Ling Mo¡¡±
¡°Listen to me¡¡± Ling Mo started to speak.
¡°Hmph! You lied and said it was three!¡± Lan Lan gave him a hard re and walked past him with her head held high, quickly reaching Xia Na¡¯s side.
By now, Lan Lan and Xia Na had gotten quite familiar with each other. She kept calling Xia Na warmly, and the two girls, who were close in age, were whispering and giggling about something.
However, what Lan Lan didn¡¯t notice, Ling Mo saw clearly. asionally, a trace of blood-red color would sh in Xia Na¡¯s eyes during their conversation¡
¡°Ignorance is bliss¡¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but sigh.
He then turned his gaze to Xu Shuhan, looking somewhat worried.
Although Xu Shuhan¡¯s process of absorbing the Progenitor¡¯s blood had gone rtively smoothly, the intense stimtion she had received might have been overwhelming. This female host had fallen asleep while cursing at him¡
As a result, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t be entirely sure if the procedure had been sessful.
But since her psychic fluctuations were still rtively normal and she could still speak, it at least indicated that the situation wasn¡¯t worse than it had been the night before¡
But¡ was this really necessary?!
¡°Who knew you¡¯d have such a strong reaction to mockery¡ Is she really that fragile?¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but mutter to himself.
Xu Shuhan¡¯s body stirred slightly, and she furrowed her brows: ¡°I¡¯ll¡ eat you¡¡±
¡°I was doing this for your own good!¡± Ling Mo¡¯s scalp went numb instantly.
Yet, in her sleep-talking, Xu Shuhan suddenly smiled: ¡°Eat¡¡±
However, Ling Mo missed this detail as his gaze shifted towards the Medical University.
¡°Move aside, we all know each other, so why the checks?¡±
Outside the Barbed Wire at the Niepan headquarters, a dozen people were crowded around an opening. Two of them were being carried, their hair drenched in sweat as if they had just been pulled out of the water.
Behind them, another ten or so guards were supporting each other, appearing to have weak legs.
¡°We¡¯re just being cautious¡ but what¡¯s with you all¡¡± The guard at the opening was startled and quickly asked.
¡°Try being tied up for a few hours!¡±
¡°I was hanging!¡±
¡°I was tied up too! And with this idiot!¡±
¡°Who are you calling an idiot?!¡±
¡°I¡¯m calling you an idiot! You peed on me!¡±
¡°People have emergencies, you know¡¡±
Amidst the weak bickering, a softer voice suddenly emerged.
As soon as this person spoke, the surroundings immediately fell silent.
The guard looked in the direction of the voice, discovering it came from one of the men being carried.
This person was trembling uncontrobly, his legs twitching violently, as if he had held a bizarre posture all night long.
He was holding a gun, his lips quivering: ¡°Take¡ take me to see¡ the Big Boss¡¡±
¡°The Big Boss has gone back.¡± The guard raised his hand and pointed to the buildings behind. Although one of them was half-charred, three buildings at the back had been mostly spared. However, ck smoke was still billowing from the windows, and the grounds were littered with corpses¡
Niepan now looked more like a refugee camp, but order had mostly been restored.
¡°I¡¯ll go get Captain Song¡¡±
The guard had just finished speaking when the man yelled: ¡°No!¡±
He paused for a second, then shouted: ¡°Go call him, and hurry!¡±
¡°Alright, wait here¡¡± The guard gave him a puzzled look before turning and walking away.
The man stiffened his neck to look around for a moment before weakly copsing back down.
¡°He¡¯s figured out I don¡¯t have the authority to see the Big Boss directly, hasn¡¯t he? Well, it¡¯s also a way to buy time¡¡± he muttered under his breath.
This man was the trapped Interim Captain. He and Xiao Pan had persevered for hours before finally pulling the trigger.
By the time the sentries along the road came to investigate the sound, the Interim Captain had already been on the verge of copse from exhaustion.
He didn¡¯t even have the strength left to curse Ling Mo. His mind was consumed by only one thought: report as quickly as possible and then watch as Ling Mo gets hunted down to his death!
When Ling Mo had initially said those words, the Interim Captain was still scheming in his mind.
Ry the message? That depends on the content!
The words sounded suicidal, and he wasn¡¯t about to go seeking death.
But Ling Mo seemed unconcerned and simply added, ¡°You¡¯ll definitely tell them because these words will make me a target.¡±
¡°You¡¯re already hated enough¡¡± was what the Interim Captain thought at the time.
Hourster, he realized how naive he had been!
Enough? Far from enough! In those few hours, the hatred towards this man had only escted!
It wasn¡¯t just him gnashing his teeth in rage; even the usually stoic Xiao Pan wore a constipated expression, looking like he wanted to curse but didn¡¯t know where to start¡
¡°Come to think of it, he is pretty impressive¡¡± Xiao Pan finally managed to squeeze out these words after a long while.
¡°No, it¡¯s not impressive; it¡¯s downright insane¡¡± the Interim Captain countered.
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¡°That lunatic¡¡± he continued muttering.
The person carrying him couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°You¡¯re not seriously considering hunting him down yourself, are you? I advise you to think twice¡¡±
As soon as he asked, everyone turned to look at the Interim Captain.
¡°No way!¡±
¡°But it would be understandable if he did¡¡±
¡°Go ahead and catch him, just make sure to tie him up and hang a piece of bread above his head so he has to do pull-ups to eat it!¡±
However, the Interim Captain¡¯s voice fell silent. A few secondster, he turned his head with a mix of frustration and resignation, attempting to leave a mncholic and weary silhouette for them.
¡°It¡¯s not that our side is too weak; it¡¯s that the enemy is just too strong¡¡±
Xiao Pan sighed as well and said, ¡°If he really did go, the one doing pull-ups to eat the bread¡ would definitely be him.¡±
Chapter 779: Life Is Full of Pitfalls
The Interim Captain originally thought he would have to wait a bit longer and that the message he brought might even be for him to report back in person. But to his surprise, Captain Song, who was incredibly busy, rushed over the moment he received the message¡
With an angry expression, he stormed up to the group and immediately shouted, ¡°Where is that guy named Ling?¡±
The shout startled everyone present, but what caught more attention was his appearance¡
His face was covered in soot, his clothes were torn to rags, and half a sleeve hung loosely from his arm, swaying with his movements¡
The usually authoritative Captain Song looked quite the mess¡
However, no one dared tough as his menacing gaze swept over them.
Captain Song himself didn¡¯t mind his appearance; he didn¡¯t have time to change, nor did he care to!
Initially, he thought only Mu Chen was worth noting, but he ended up being outwitted by that seemingly insignificant kid!
Upstairs?The upstairs was full of monsters!
When they finally made it to the Sixth Floor, they found that the Laboratory was already empty!
¡°Could they be hiding somewhere?¡± one member spected.
Captain Song initially thought the same, but as soon as he walked into the Inner Room, arge note caught his eye on the wall!
¡°I¡¯ve decided to chase my dreams. Bye-bye.¡±
Damn it! Adding an English version underneath it too! This isn¡¯t a movie; there¡¯s no need for subtitles!
Seeing the cleared-out cabs and the scattered reports on the ground, even an idiot could tell they had fled!
Even if Captain Song was slow on the uptake, he was starting to realize what had happened by now.
Why didn¡¯t those two follow them up here?
Earlier, Captain Song had been preupied with the Deputy Team Leader and assumed that the guy named Ling was staying back because he was ineffective or not in good condition. Mu Chen, being hispanion, stayed back as well. But now that he thought about it, something seemed off!
With all themotion upstairs, why didn¡¯t they react?
Moreover¡
¡°Where¡¯s the other person?¡± Captain Song hurriedly asked.
¡°Probably trapped down there by those Monsters,¡± someone beside him replied.
¡°No! We need to get down there immediately!¡± A flicker of panic shed in Captain Song¡¯s eyes.
Even while rushing downstairs, Captain Song clung to a sliver of hope¡
He had brought these people here; he couldn¡¯t let anything happen to them!
But the more he thought about it, the more suspicious things seemed.
Why, out of so many people, had he specifically called those two over at that time?
Now that he thought about it, besides knowing Ling Ge and his mental ability, was the bigger reason because they had locked eyes?
That¡¯s it¡ In such a dim and chaotic environment, he shouldn¡¯t have noticed them immediately¡
The reason for such a situation was that Ling Ge had deliberately locked eyes with him using his glowing eyes!
¡°Damn!¡±
Captain Song was instantly furious. Turns out, Ling Ge was the real actor here!
How could someone who could influence him with just a look give up so quickly?
It¡¯s over¡
By the time they rushed downstairs, Captain Song¡¯s hopes had already sunk to the bottom.
So when a particrly battered Member angrily used Ling Ge and his group, Captain Song didn¡¯t react much.
In such a critical moment, his qualities as a leader immediately shone through.
¡°Chase them! They must be trapped within the Barbed Wire; they won¡¯t escape that quickly!¡± Captain Song quickly made his judgment.
In fact, his thinking was very rational and practical.
But what he didn¡¯t anticipate was that without Ling Mo¡¯s guidance, it took them quite a bit of time just to reach the main door.
Zombies, smoke, gunfire¡ all these interfering factors together made it aplete disaster!
But that wasn¡¯t the worst part. When they finally saw the main door, they found it had been blocked!
With arge number of Zombies blocking them and the open ground, escaping was no longer the issue-survival itself had be questionable!
¡°What the hell is going on here!¡±
And so, Captain Song found himself grudgingly hiding indoors, unable to venture out. He had to avoid the burning areas while constantly facing the threat of Zombie attacks. Finally, when he managed to regroup with others and wait for the situation to improve, he suddenly got the news that Ling Ge had arrogantly escaped.
Captain Song went on a rampage, feeling like they had been yed for fools!
Especially himself, as he had suffered the most!
So when he heard that the first squad sent to chase them had returned, Captain Song immediately dropped everything and rushed over¡
His shout left everyone silent.
Looking at their miserable state, Captain Song instantly understood.
It seemed this group had been duped as well¡
¡°Where are they?¡± he asked angrily.
¡°They ran away,¡± Xiao Pan replied. ¡°He tricked us into a building and captured all of us.¡±
Xiao Pan spoke bluntly, but everyone around him broke into a cold sweat.
Especially those guards who hadn¡¯t participated in the chase-their expressions were quite colorful.
One person captured all of them? That must be a joke¡
Even though that guy named Ling was indeed formidable, it was still hard to believe that such arge group would be so powerless!
¡°There were probably two people,¡± Xiao Pan exined. ¡°But we can¡¯t be sure about the real situation. We saw only two people in front of us.¡±
¡°One, two¡¡± a guard began counting heads directly, ¡°You had about ten people!¡±
The Interim Captain looked helpless: ¡°Their abilities were too freaky¡¡±
¡°The other one should be Mu Chen¡¡± Captain Song was still pondering.
But Xiao Pan continued, ¡°Yes, you saw the strength of that young man yourselves, and the girl with him was also very strong, perhaps even stronger in closebat, much stronger¡¡±
¡°Wait! You said a girl?¡± Captain Song interrupted in shock.
Xiao Pan nodded and said, ¡°Yes, a very beautiful girl, probably around neen or twenty. Her Hair is about this long, wearing a dress and t white leather shoes. Judging by her neat appearance and outfit, her survival skills must be quite strong. But what¡¯s more noteworthy is her aura. Just a nce from her, and you¡¯d feel the explosive power within her. Simply put, she looks beautiful but is actually very dangerous.¡±
¡°Another beautiful girl?¡±
¡°Is she that guy¡¯s girlfriend?¡±
¡°Damn! It¡¯s bad enough he¡¯s strong, but he also has a girlfriend who¡¯s just as powerful. How are the rest of us supposed to survive?¡±
¡°Well, you can just die, then.¡±
¡°Shut up!¡±
Someone nearbyughed, ¡°Even if you did see a beauty, there¡¯s no need to keep emphasizing it.¡±
Clearly, this person wasn¡¯t part of the chasing squad. Speaking from the sidelines without any pressure, hisment earned him res from several others.
¡°Do you think everyone is like you, only caring about the beauty?¡±
¡°If you really ran into her, you¡¯d be lucky to see her and even luckier to live to tell the story.¡±
Xiao Pan remained serious, ¡°I didn¡¯t dare look at her closely at the time, but such beautiful girls are rare. Her aura can serve as a warning for anyone who encounters her in the future. I¡¯m recounting this to provide feedback.¡±
The Interim Captain¡¯s eyes shed with embarrassment. Compared to Xiao Pan, he had been too scared to think about gathering any intelligence¡
¡°Yes, your observation skills are strong,¡± Captain Song said with aplex expression. He turned to the person next to him and told them to write it down.
Though the sudden appearance of the girl was intriguing, Captain Song was more concerned with the situation involving Ling Ge.
¡°He captured you for a purpose, right?¡± Captain Song¡¯s eyes sharpened as he spoke.
The implication was clear to everyone: Why did the guy named Ling capture but not kill you?
Everyone in the chasing squad turned their gaze to the Interim Captain, even Xiao Pan looked over at him.
¡°You know something?¡± Captain Song immediately turned his gaze toward him.
The Interim Captain felt the pressure instantly. Struggling, he slid off the person he was leaning on and weakly clung to them, ¡°Well¡ because I was appointed as the Squad Leader by the Team Leader at the time¡¡±
¡°Get to the point,¡± Captain Song waved his hand and said.
In Captain Song¡¯s eyes, a temporary Squad Leader was nothing. If it weren¡¯t for the useful Intelligence Xiao Pan had just provided, he would have kicked this guy by now.
Getting captured and returning in disgrace didn¡¯t exactly do wonders for his reputation!
His face was already ckened enough; this was just making him look even worse!
The Interim Captain shivered and hurriedly said, ¡°His strength was overwhelming. At the time¡¡±
After briefly recounting what had happened in the building, he quickly added, ¡°The guy left me with a message, specifically to tell the Big Boss¡¡±
Captain Song was still in shock, and it took him a while to regain hisposure. ¡°What was the message?¡±
¡°I¡ I can¡¯t say¡¡± the Interim Captain stammered.
¡°What did you say?¡± Captain Song¡¯s brow furrowed.
The Interim Captain could barely stand, ¡°I really can¡¯t say¡ that guy said if I told anyone, the Big Boss would kill me. And if you heard it, the Big Boss would kill you too¡¡±
¡°I think you¡¯re asking for trouble!¡±
Captain Song¡¯s eyes grew even darker. He was already on the verge of a rampage, and this guy had the nerve toe out with such a statement!
Kill him? What kind of message could have such power!
Cold Sweat dripped from the Interim Captain¡¯s forehead, but he insisted, ¡°I¡¯m¡ I¡¯m serious¡¡±
Captain Song gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, but he slowly released them.
¡°You better think carefully. Analyze whether that guy was just trying to mess with the Big Boss. Don¡¯t end up bing an aplice without realizing it,¡± he said grimly.
The Interim Captain rubbed the Sweat from his palms and nodded nervously.
Chapter 780: The Special Method of Covering Up Lies
Even though Captain Song gave him such a meaningful warning, the Interim Captain couldn¡¯t help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
The fact that the other party said this actually indicated that they would take him to see the Big Boss¡
If he couldn¡¯t even pass this first hurdle, he shouldn¡¯t be thinking about any future; he might as well just hide in some little corner and muddle along.
Muddling along would be fine, but the problem is that even if he muddled along, it wouldn¡¯t befortably. Being ostracized at every turn would be the least of his worries; getting some cold violence now and then would be the expected treatment. As for being sent out as cannon fodder, that wasn¡¯t entirely impossible either¡
The shame of the entire squad being captured would be like a thorn in the heart of senior management; who would look favorably on him then?
Getting pped in the face and then having the photo hung at the entrance-who wouldn¡¯t feel awkward about that¡
And the role of this Interim Captain was pretty much like one of those face-pping photos¡
The only chance he had for aeback was right now.
If the Big Boss was satisfied, maybe they might even consider it a meritorious deed.But if they aren¡¯t¡ the Interim Captain grew anxious again. Captain Song¡¯s words made him dwell endlessly on the possible oues.
To y with the Boss? That shouldn¡¯t be¡
It would take an extreme level of boredom to go to such lengths just to say a few words and provoke the opponent, wouldn¡¯t it?
Not to mention that Ling Mo was fleeing for his life at that time. Wasn¡¯t the provocation sufficient already? The senior management of Niepan probably had blood-covered faces by now!
Moreover, the Interim Captain vaguely felt that the amount of information contained in those iprehensible words he heard was substantial.
But ording to Ling Mo, it was better if he didn¡¯t understand. If he did understand, he would be doomed.
¡°You never know, better safe than sorry,¡± he was still somewhat worried at that time.
¡°No, it¡¯s not going to happen.¡±
¡°How do you know?¡±
¡°He sees you as an ant, why would he bother? Plus, I guarantee that he would forget about you as soon as he listens,¡± Ling Mo said.
It was the first time the Interim Captain realized that sometimes, being insignificant like a tiny ant could actually be quite fortunate¡
¡°The content of the message shouldn¡¯t be a problem; the key is how the Big Boss will react. But I really have no way out¡¡± the Interim Captain forced himself to toughen up. At this point, he was already on the edge with no room for regret.
If he had to say something like, ¡°I was just joking,¡± he would probably be thrown out on the spot by Captain Song.
Struggling alone in Heishui City would be worse than outright ending it all.
¡°Wait, there¡¯s one more thing I don¡¯t understand.¡± Captain Song suddenly spoke up again.
The Interim Captain immediately tensed up. Was there going to be another round of questioning?
So much of what had happened was blurred over; repeated questioning was practically giving him a heart attack!
Captain Song scrutinized him for a moment before sneering and asking, ¡°The guy named Ling just wanted you to ry a message?¡±
¡°Thud!¡±
The Interim Captain¡¯s heart began to pound wildly, and his legs started to weaken.
What you fear is exactly what happens, and among all the ambiguous details, he had to pick out the most crucial point!
And this was just someone from the lower levels of senior management. If he stood before the Big Boss, wouldn¡¯t he be totally exposed?
When he had reached this part of the story, the Interim Captain had glossed over it with a single sentence without getting into detail.
When he was struggling inside the building, he had reached a consensus with Xiao Pan.
After all, the gun was in his hands first, so the right to speak was naturally with him. And ording to him, Xiao Pan was also on his side.
¡°If I sold the information, would they believe that you didn¡¯t sell it too? If you say something, I can say something as well.¡±
Thest sentence was practically a threat, but for the Interim Captain, it was a desperate move¡
Xiao Pan wasn¡¯t surprised by this at all. He even seriously considered it for a while before nodding and saying, ¡°Agreed, but if they ask, don¡¯t answer recklessly.¡±
¡°You don¡¯t say, I don¡¯t say, and that¡¯s it,¡± the Interim Captain said.
But now he suddenly understood that this wasn¡¯t something easily concealed!
These people had climbed up the ranks; who among them wasn¡¯t a cunning fox?
¡°This¡¡±
He was at a loss, but Xiao Pan stepped in to take over the conversation.
And in just one word, he sent a chill down the Interim Captain¡¯s spine.
¡°No,¡± Xiao Pan said.
¡°Hehe, then what else does he want?¡± Captain Song squinted.
The same question was roaring in the Interim Captain¡¯s mind. What was Xiao Pan trying to pull here?
¡°He said he wanted to teach us a lesson, to show us the consequences of chasing him,¡± Xiao Pan said expressionlessly.
¡°Is that all?¡±
Captain Song frowned as he listened, muttering something about arrogance, but continued questioning out loud.
¡°Yes, he also mentioned that he has no interest in us low-level Members. Next time, he¡¯ll catch a bigger fish,¡± Xiao Pan continued.
¡°Why didn¡¯t you say this earlier?¡± Captain Song seized on another point of suspicion.
¡°It makes people angry to hear it,¡± Xiao Pan replied bluntly.
¡°Impressive!¡±
The Interim Captain was dumbfounded. He didn¡¯t expect someone who seemed so rigid to lie so smoothly!
Moreover, his sarcasm was spot on!
He only thought no one would bother with such pointless things but didn¡¯t consider the possibility of a demonstration of power.
Showing one¡¯s strength first to intimidate the enemy-of course, that¡¯s something that could be done!
However, these words didn¡¯t sound like something Ling Mo would say. Most squad members¡¯ impressions of Ling Mo were based on his showy behavior in the open field.
So to them, such statements by Ling Mo seemed perfectly usible!
The phrase ¡°no interest in low-level members¡± was particrly effective, as it distanced the two of them from suspicions.
If Ling Mo didn¡¯t care about them, why would he interrogate them for Intelligence?
¡°Damn!¡±
¡°How arrogant!¡±
¡°Such an exaggeration!¡±
¡°Too cocky!¡±
The crowd began to stir again, while Captain Song¡¯s lips twitched.
Having been outsmarted by Ling Mo before, he always felt there was a trap in anything rted to him.
Xiao Pan¡¯s exnation seemed fine, yet things still felt overly simplistic to him.
If it was about intimidation, why not kill everyone?
Even if there was a message to convey, one survivor would have been sufficient¡
But then again, on further thought, it seemed there were no dead bodies in the open field¡
¡°Fear is a contagious emotion,¡± Xiao Pan added.
Captain Song was momentarily stunned, then felt a sudden prickling at the back of his neck.
Cunning! Truly cunning!
He hadn¡¯t killed anyone, but for Niepan, this was worse than not killing them!
These guards had been let go but now harbored psychological scars. When they went back and told others, wouldn¡¯t that fear spread to everyone?
What a despicable tactic!
¡°In a bit, you can go inside, and I¡¯ll arrange a specific floor for you to rest. As for what happens next¡ we¡¯ll deal with itter,¡± Captain Song said, clearly irritated. He then waved at the Interim Captain. ¡°You, tidy yourself up ande find me at the building.¡±
He nced down at his attire, tugging at his sleeves in annoyance. ¡°I need to get myself straightened out first.¡±
The Interim Captain was still in a bit of a daze. He turned to look at Xiao Pan, then dragged himself over, pulling Xiao Pan close and pping him on the shoulder. Leaning in, he whispered, ¡°I couldn¡¯t tell, man. I thought you didn¡¯t have it in you to y these tricks, but it turns out¡ you¡¯re much better than me.¡±
He gave Xiao Pan a few more nces, filled with aplicated mix of emotions.
But Xiao Pan, still wearing a stern expression, asked back, ¡°What do you mean?¡±
¡°Don¡¯t y dumb. Those things you just said¡ We all get it,¡± the Interim Captain continued to whisper.
Xiao Pan simply ¡°oh¡±-ed in response and said, ¡°You¡¯re mistaken. For me, the best way to hide something is to act like it never happened. Every lie has its ws; the more you speak, the more mistakes you make. The best method is to use another truth to cover it. It¡¯s a kind of misdirection¡ I merely narrated what I observed in a more convincing manner-the way the person involved would say it.¡±
¡°Hold on!¡±
The Interim Captain¡¯s eyes widened as he asked in shock, ¡°Are you saying¡ everything you said was true?¡±
Xiao Pan gave him a puzzled look and countered, ¡°Didn¡¯t you realize that?¡±
¡°¡¡± The Interim Captain waspletely stunned. He didn¡¯t see iting; he hadn¡¯t even considered that possibility!
¡°Absolutely ruthless!¡±
Chapter 781: Not Everyone Can Catch Birds
When the Squad Leader saw Captain Song again, he realized that meeting the Big Boss was not something that could happen on a whim. Usually, the Big Boss only appeared before senior management during important meetings. Most of the time, he lived a life akin to seclusion. Given today¡¯s situation, the Big Boss certainly wouldn¡¯t be idle, but this also meant he was very busy and might not have the time to spare.
¡°Since it¡¯s news about that kid, he should see you,¡± said Captain Song.
However, after thinking it over, he suddenly smirked. ¡°But then again, it¡¯s hard to say. Maybe the Big Boss doesn¡¯t even care about him. No matter how impressive he is, he only has a few people. Can theypare to us, Niepan? If they hadn¡¯t taken advantage of the situation, how could things have turned out like this? In my opinion, what the Big Boss cares about are the forces behind them, not this kid who¡¯s jumping around.¡±
The Squad Leader felt like wiping the sweat from his forehead. Regardless of how they took advantage of the situation, the other side only had a few people¡ Making excuses after losing, wouldn¡¯t it be better to just put up a sign on the wall that says, ¡°We actually won¡±?
Of course, he didn¡¯t dare say this aloud and instead asked, ¡°Captain, does the Big Boss have any particr likes or dislikes?¡±
The Squad Leader seemed very nervous and even slowed down as they went upstairs. Even with support from someone beside him, he looked like he couldn¡¯t muster any energy.
Asking these questions had clearly taken a lot of courage.
Captain Song nced at him and said, ¡°How would I know?¡±
He said the Big Boss was reclusive; did he think he had seen him before?What a fool¡
Captain Song felt a bit disgruntled. If it weren¡¯t for Ling Mo, none of these troubles would have arisen!
¡°I see¡¡± the Squad Leader forced a smile and suddenly asked, ¡°When I arrived, I saw that all the regr Members were gathered together¡¡±
¡°We¡¯re looking for a mole,¡± Captain Song replied dryly.
¡°There really is¡¡± The Squad Leader felt uneasy. The reason he ¡°listened¡± to Ling Mo was partly due to this concern. If he came back and said nothing, not only would his situation be difficult, but he might also get inexplicably killed. If Ling Mo hadn¡¯t mentioned this matter directly, he would have felt even more anxious, as if there were an invisible knife waiting ahead, ready to cut him down if he wasn¡¯t careful.
¡°Who knows if there is or not. Stop asking,¡± Captain Song red at him again and then casually mentioned a few precautions.
These precautions were all rted to the Big Boss, and the Squad Leader listened attentively.
¡°Can we see the Big Boss? We have news about Ling Ge. He said¡ he has a message for the Big Boss.¡±
As soon as they reached the emergency exit of the staircase, they were stopped. Captain Song stepped forward and spoke in a gentle tone.
¡°Changing face, huh¡¡± The Squad Leader was somewhat dumbfounded.
¡°Wait,¡± said the Guard, who was a new face but whose voice seemed somewhat familiar to the Squad Leader.
He thought about it for a moment and suddenly realized.
Wasn¡¯t this the guy with the sunsses man? And that other Iron Rod Man¡
So they were the Big Boss¡¯s people?
Two minutester, the man returned,zily leaning against the wall. ¡°He¡¯s busy. Wait another hour.¡±
¡°An hour¡¡± The Squad Leader started to speak but was silenced by a re from Captain Song.
¡°There¡¯s a sofa over there.¡± The man stepped aside and pointed towards a corner.
The Squad Leader looked around as he walked in and immediately noticed rows of tightly closed doors.
There were also people patrolling the Corridor, giving it a tense atmosphere.
As soon as they settled on the sofa, a muffled scream suddenly echoed from the depths of the Corridor.
The Squad Leader shot up, while the guard remained indifferent, saying, ¡°Interrogating a spy.¡±
¡°A spy? That fast¡¡±
Didn¡¯t the investigation just start downstairs? How could the spy be exposed so quickly!
The Squad Leader nced back at Captain Song, only to find him equally bewildered.
He knew that a few mental ability Members had been called away, but how did they figure out who the spy was?
If anything, these people had attempted to make a move when ¡°Ling Ge¡± escaped, right?
Could it be a disguise?
It¡¯s hard to understand¡
¡°Don¡¯t ask questions about things you shouldn¡¯t know.¡± The man added coldly.
The Squad Leader sat back down sheepishly but secretly muttered to himself, ¡°Now he knows how to act tough. Why was he such a pushover in front of that guy Ling?¡±
An hour isn¡¯t that long, but with asional screams echoing, it felt like sitting on pins and needles¡
Meanwhile, Ling Mo and his group had already left the Medical University far behind and were walking towards the outskirts through remote alleys.
With Ling Mo¡¯s psychic probe and Ye Lian¡¯s sense of smell, they didn¡¯t encounter many zombies along the way.
Yu Shiran and the others were kept at the back by Ling Mo to prevent them from unknowingly being approached by pursuers.
With Xiao Bai and ck Silk around, even a superhuman would easily be exposed, greatly increasing their safety.
But not even Ling Mo had anticipated that he had gained an invaluable hour due to the Big Boss¡¯s intervention.
¡°Old Lan, you said even fish can mutate. Can birds?¡± Ling Mo asked, walking beside Old Lan with genuine interest.
¡°That depends on the size of the bird,¡± Old Lan pondered aloud. ¡°Common birds generally can¡¯t; they¡¯re too small. Look at this koi fish. It mutated, but its body length was already a foot long, and it fed on recently mutatedmon zombies. Given its size, how long do you think it had been feeding? Moreover, there were definitely other fish in that pool. The blood mostly diluted in the water; how much virus could they get just from rotting flesh? So it was an umtion and gradual change process¡¡±
¡°Why are you telling me the theory? I just want to know if you can make any bird mutate.¡± Ling Mo said.
For this infiltration into Niepan, having a mutated bird would make their actions much more convenient.
But what had really reminded him of this idea was the relentless pursuit by Niepan.
In this deste urban jungle, all senses are restricted. For example, smell and hearing can be affected by environmental Interference, and sight can be obstructed by buildings. However, if they had an aerial observer, these problems wouldn¡¯t exist!
Ling Mo had tried to create one himself, but ultimately failed. In hindsight, it was because his awareness was too advanced for the time.
Half a year ago, he had tried to mutate small Creatures, but the virus hadn¡¯t progressed to that point yet. And from what Old Lan was saying, even now it might still be a bit premature.
¡°Birds are a special case; they need to fly,¡± Old Lan said, frowning. ¡°Large birds are in the mountains. Where am I supposed to catch one for you?¡±
¡°There are scavenger birds in the city; the umtion is there,¡± Ling Mo reminded him.
¡°Not many around, though¡¡± Old Lan looked around and said.
They hadn¡¯t seen birds on their way, which Ling Mo found to be quite normal.
¡°There aren¡¯t any fresh corpses around here, so why would there be birds? Anyway, the road ahead is long. When we encounter one, I¡¯ll catch it for you.¡± Ling Mo said enthusiastically.
Old Lan was stunned again, ¡°You can catch birds!¡±
Li Yalin, standing nearby, reached out and wrapped an arm around Ling Mo¡¯s, leaning normally on his shoulder and saying, ¡°I can too¡¡±
Her eyes drifted from Ling Mo¡¯s chest downward, and a peculiar smile formed on her lips.
¡°Ahem¡¡±
Ling Mo almost choked and quickly covered it up with a cough.
However, Lan Lan had already turned around, curiously asking, ¡°Where? I want to catch one too.¡±
¡°Catch what!¡± Old Lan red angrily at Ling Mo, waving his daughter to move ahead.
As Lan Lan walked past Mu Chen in confusion, the sunsses man suddenly convulsed, and muffled, odd hissing sounds came from his gagged mouth.
¡°Ah!¡± Lan Lan jumped in shock and instinctively kicked at him. ¡°How dare you scare me!¡±
But the sunsses man didn¡¯t even look at her. Instead, he smiled through clenched teeth, mumbling something indistinctly.
¡°It¡¯s finally starting,¡± Ling Mo said, walking over with a smile.
Chapter 782: Leading Questions
Chapter 782: Leading Questions
What has started? Everyone was somewhat puzzled.
However, since Ling Mo had spoken, they temporarily stopped.
They were in a long alley, surrounded by tall apartment buildings, with even the sunlight unable to reach in.
Should zombies appear from either end, everyone present would be able to spot them immediately, ensuring a basic level of safety.
Ye Lian and Li Yalin, taking initiative, had already moved to guard both ends.
Ling Mo approached the sunsses man and raised his hand to stop Mu Chen, who was about to make a move, ¡°I¡¯ll handle this.¡±
Mu Chen, who had shown a hint of excitement, reluctantly lowered his fist, and quietly retracted his foot that had been wound up on the ground.
¡°Seems like you can hardly contain yourself,¡± Ling Mo said to the sunsses man.
His two consecutive, context-free remarks left those around puzzled, and the sunsses man seemed unresponsive as well.The man rolled his eyes, still acting in a seizure-like manner, ¡°Hehe¡¡±
¡°nning to y dumb to buy time? From your perspective, it¡¯s indeed a decent tactic. Actually, you¡¯ve moved faster than I expected; I thought you would hold out a bit longer. It appears¡ the master ball has spurred you on and drained your confidence in escaping this predicament, huh? You really do sumb easily¡¡± Ling Mo continued.
¡°Shameless! So shameless¡¡±
His words were so sarcastic that even Mu Chen, who was watching, found them intolerable.
Predicament or whatever¡ wasn¡¯t it brought upon by you anyway!
And yet, you seriously ponder over the sunsses man¡¯s easy sumbing¡ he didn¡¯t even die from anger!
Old Lan quietly asked, ¡°What ball?¡±
¡°This¡ I know the original meaning, but I really can¡¯t figure out its use here¡¡± Lan Lan whispered back.
¡°Want to continue?¡± Ling Mo asked again, ¡°You should know I¡¯m observing you. Want topete with me on speed? I don¡¯t mean to discourage you, but your speed definitely can¡¯t match mine.¡±
¡°Hehehe¡¡± the sunsses man continued to twitch, but it was clear that his twitching had suddenly sped up, as if he had stepped on an electric switch. It was obvious that this level of convulsing could not have been deliberately faked; something was genuinely affecting him. Combined with his already rolling eyes, the sight was truly unnerving.
¡°Hey, why are you wasting your breath on him? Just go over and smack him!¡± Lan Lan, feeling a chill down her spine, yanked off her hat and prepared to rush forward, only to be grabbed by Xia Na.
¡°Ling-Ge is probing him,¡± Xia Na whispered as she pulled Lan Lan aside.
¡°What do you mean?¡± Lan Lan quickly asked. She waspletely confused and was hoping someone could exin it to her.
¡°Leading questions, ever heard of them?¡± Xia Na blinked and asked.
¡°Uh¡ sort of?¡± Lan Lan looked bewildered.
Resting her chin in thought, Xia Na continued, ¡°Ling-Ge has some idea about what¡¯s going on but isn¡¯t sure, so he¡¯s purposefully guiding him to respond. Look at the ingrate¡¯s expressions just now. Even though he didn¡¯t nod in response, his face turned a bit paler, and to Ling-Ge, that counts as a reply. There¡¯s another thing¡¡±
At this point, Xia Na just gave a mysterious smile and stopped talking. Among everyone present, she seemed to be the only one who had caught on.
Ling Mo wasn¡¯t just probing; he was also observing the sunsses man¡¯s psychic activity. Thebination of psychic tentacles and constant questioning acted like a highly sensitive lie detector.
The sunsses man could refuse to answer, but he couldn¡¯t control his psychic fluctuations.
¡°That¡¯s why there¡¯s the saying, ¡®Your mouth says no, but your body is honest.¡¯ It¡¯s actually scientific,¡± Xia Na said seriously.
¡°Sounds pretty reasonable¡¡± Lan Lan nodded in agreement.
On the other side, Mu Chen also wisely moved Old Lan aside, leaving the center area entirely to Ling Mo and the sunsses man.
Without Mu Chen¡¯s support, the sunsses man slumped against the wall, while Ling Mo crouched down in front of him.
¡°After struggling all night, it seems you¡¯ve calmed down quite a bit. I¡¯ve said so much, and you can still keep going. But I still want to ask, did you choose this particr time because they are ready on the other side as well?¡± Ling Mo suddenly curved his lips in a sly smile, lowering his voice significantly, ¡°Come on, Big Boss.¡±
As soon as he finished speaking, Ling Mo abruptly thrust one of his psychic tentacles forward.
Momentarily stunned, the sunsses man was instantly hit, his entire body falling into a daze.
A few secondster, his body stopped twitching, his eyeballs rolled, and heavy breaths were drawn through his nasal passages.
¡°You see, I told you, you couldn¡¯t match my speed. But you seem quite surprised when I guessed your identity¡¡± Ling Mo chuckled, reaching out to remove the cloth from the man¡¯s mouth, ¡°You can try to call out, but at most, you¡¯ll only attract zombies. Don¡¯t be fooled by the short distance we¡¯ve traveled; the path we took was definitely far enough. But I won¡¯t stop you from trying.¡±
¡°You¡ ugh¡¡± The sunsses man¡¯s face suddenly contorted, and he let out a retching sound.
Having had his mouth blocked for so long, he felt like vomiting now that it was free.
¡°Do I¡ look like I¡¯m going to call out?¡± the sunsses man said haltingly.
He tried to stiffen his neck, but his body wouldn¡¯t cooperate, leaving him only able to weakly shake his head.
¡°Pretty much,¡± Ling Mo nodded.
The sunsses man¡¯s lips twitched, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for that¡ thing you did¡ I wouldn¡¯t be like this¡¡±
¡°I actually think it worked quite well. Look, it even affects your speech,¡± Ling Mo said with satisfaction.
¡°You¡¡± the sunsses man¡¯s lips kept trembling, showing he still couldn¡¯t fully control himself, ¡°What exactly do you want?¡±
¡°Well, Big Boss, that depends on whether you cooperate,¡± Ling Mo replied.
¡°I don¡¯t know what you mean¡¡± the sunsses man said.
But Ling Mo interrupted him with a smile, ¡°Still pretending? Does it mean anything? I¡¯m not bluffing; I¡¯m certain of it.¡±
The sunsses man was silent for a moment before he spoke, ¡°What is it that you want to say?¡±
¡°In simple terms, I want you to give up resisting,¡± Ling Mo said directly. ¡°If you think you still have a chance, I can give you a bit more time; you can keep trying.¡±
¡°Heh¡ if you want to know something, you can just torture me,¡± the sunsses man answered indifferently.
¡°That¡¯s thest resort,¡± Ling Mo replied.
Torture would definitely be useless on the sunsses man. And as for devouring¡
Not only is the intelligence gained from devouring iplete, but the results from devouring the other ¡°Big Boss¡±st time had already made Ling Mo quite wary.
Besides, this sunsses man had other uses; Ling Mo didn¡¯t want to resort to that so quickly.
He also had a vague feeling that as long as this guy was alive, he could be a trump card against Niepan.
¡°First, tell me, how did you figure it out?¡± the sunsses man avoided the question and posed another one instead.
Without waiting for Ling Mo to answer, he continued, ¡°No one has ever figured it out before. I just want to die knowing the truth.¡±
¡°Oh,e on¡ you were full of holes,¡± Ling Mo replied.
The sunsses man¡¯s face suddenly turned even more sour. This was a fundamental denial of him!
In fact, in the eyes of Ling Mo, who was proficient in control, the Big Boss¡¯s ability, though impressive, had its traces.
What first alerted Ling Mo to the abnormality was the familiar feel of the psychic power.
At that moment, he didn¡¯t immediately react, but after a bit of reflection, he quickly found the source.
That Big Boss!
When he devoured that Big Boss, although he didn¡¯t gain much memory, he did remember the characteristics of that psychic power.
Such a unique feature couldn¡¯t possibly appear in another person.
¡°What really made me suspect you were your reactions after being captured,¡± Ling Mo said. ¡°If you were just a member of Niepan, the most important thing for you would be to stay alive. Only the owner of Niepan would be so dedicated to dying for it.¡±
¡°And you deduced this just from that?¡± The sunsses man was stunned.
He suddenly felt he had been tricked. Ling Mo seemed so confident, but the basis of his conclusion was pretty unreliable!
What kind of reasoning was this?
¡°It was just a suspicion, but another clue was your disyed personality¡¡± Ling Mo continued.
Chapter 783: Psychic Fusion
Chapter 783: Psychic Fusion
¡°Personality?¡± The sunsses man still appeared somewhat confused. Perhaps he had already understood, but refused to admit it. As Xia Na said, his face was quite pale at this moment, without a trace of blood, and his body was trembling slightly. However, being restrained by both the master ball and Ling Mo, he could only stubbornly hold on despite his inner fear.
Having one¡¯s biggest secret suddenly exposed is bound to be an unpleasant experience. As someone who also harbored secrets, Ling Mo could somewhat empathize with the sunsses man¡¯s current state of mind. However, Ling Mo believed that the reason the sunsses man had managed to keep his secret was not only due to his eerie ability but alsorgely because of his identity.
¡°With the entirety of Niepan sheltering him, if it weren¡¯t for my decision to infiltrate and Old Lan mentioning some information about him, coupled with the risk I took with devouring, I might not have discovered this. He never exposes himself to ordinary members, likely to avoid detection. Though the possibility is small, his extreme caution is evident¡¡±
After some brief analysis, Ling Mo spoke up again, ¡°After realizing these issues, I started specting about your ability. How can two significantly different individuals, in essence, be the same person? When thinking deeper, the only true simrity between you is your psychic power. Of course, the personalities you initially exhibited should have been consistent as well¡ Am I right?¡±
¡°Hmph¡¡± The sunsses man snorted but involuntarily avoided making eye contact with Ling Mo.
¡°But after the master ball restrained you, your personality changed. I believe this is the original personality of this body¡¯s true owner?¡± As Ling Mo spoke, a hint of interest flickered in his eyes. An ability like this, which maniptes other creatures through psychic power, should more fittingly be called control ability. Ordinary mental ability superhumans, no matter how powerful, could never achieve direct control like this.
¡°So, this body isn¡¯t entirely your main body either¡ Actually, I have made some guesses about your superpower, like the possibility of being a brain insect avatar or something involving psychic power¡¡±
¡°Impossible!¡± The sunsses man interrupted.
This guy¡ what does he take other people¡¯s superpowers for?¡°Don¡¯t get excited, I haven¡¯t finished yet. Another, more usible theory is the ¡®zombie gun¡¯, where you use your psychic power like a kind of radiating emission, disrupting the target¡¯s central nervous system and ultimately affecting their emotions and behavior¡¡± Ling Mo¡¯s tone turned serious again, making him sound quite convincing.
Xia Na, who had been listening attentively, found it amusing and said, ¡°Sounds like a product of thebat nation n¡¡±
¡°Hahaha¡ You¡¯re almost making me believe it.¡± The sunsses man suddenlyughed. He stared at Ling Mo for a moment and said, ¡°The fact that you came up with so much in such a short time makes me regret underestimating you¡ If I wasn¡¯t so confident in my own concealment, I¡¯d suspect that No.0¡¯s death was a test run by you. Impressive, but wrong.¡±
¡°No.0 was you too?¡± Ling Mo asked, surprised.
¡°Of course not, that was just a failure,¡± the sunsses man said.
Ling Mo pondered for a moment before suddenly smiling. ¡°I get it now-fusion, right?¡±
The sunsses man¡¯s mouth twitched, but he said nothing.
Ling Mo supported himself on his knees and stood up, looking down at the sunsses man. ¡°Your biggest mistake was not carefully choosing your fusion target. With your psychic power fully suppressed by the master ball, the subconscious of the original owner hidden deep within will resurface. And you¡ you¡¯re much weaker than the real Big Boss.¡±
¡°Dammit, you¡ whimper whimper!¡±
Looking at the sunsses man, whose mouth had been gagged once more, Ling Mo patted his jacket and whispered, ¡°You count as the Big Boss, but you¡¯re not the Big Boss. Now that you have your own consciousness, don¡¯t you want to exist as an independent entity? As for the sensing ability from over there¡¡± He turned his head towards Niepan headquarters, a mocking smile ying on his lips, ¡°He just wants to sacrifice you to save himself. You might think this is a form of self-sacrifice, but isn¡¯t that notion something he instilled in you?¡±
¡°Consider this: if you cooperate with me, you might live a bit longer.¡±
¡°Whimper whimper!¡± The sunsses man continued to struggle, but after being seen through by Ling Mo, such resistance could be handled with just one instance of psychic interference.
Psychic fusion¡ This method of using a superpower seemsplex, but it¡¯s quite simple when exined.
Using one¡¯s own mental energy as the primary source, forcibly fuse with the psychic light clusters of other individuals.
This thought pattern is consistent with the main body but not entirely identical. From what happened earlier, it seems there¡¯s a certain sensing ability between these and the main body, even exerting some vague influence on each other. However, the extent, number, and intensity of influences are surely limited.
If the sunsses man had broken free just now, it would have rendered this captive useless.
What he hadn¡¯t expected was that Ling Mo had already understood this much¡
As he turned around, a hint of a smile flickered in Ling Mo¡¯s eyes.
When he finished speaking, the sunsses man¡¯s psychic fluctuation had experienced a momentary change¡
¡°No matter how much of a failure, he can still serve as a reference for you all,¡± Ling Mo thought, curling his lips.
¡
An hourter, in the corridor of the Niepan headquarters.
After enduring over a hundred screams, the tightly closed door finally opened.
Several patrolling guards immediately went over, and within two minutes, they had dragged out three body bags.
Hearing the scraping sound those ck bags made on the floor, the squad leader could barely stay seated.
Although he had already guessed the oue when the screams gradually weakened, the thought of having to enter that room himself made it impossible for him to remain calm!
At that moment, another guard turned around and waved in the squad leader¡¯s direction from afar. ¡°Hey, the one with the issue,e over here.¡±
Captain Song, who was standing nearby, turned to him and said, ¡°Go on.¡±
¡°I don¡¯t want to!¡± the squad leader cried inwardly.
The room had already returned to calm. Standing at the doorway and peering inside, it seemed spacious, with luxurious furnishings. After the bodies were dragged out, no bloodstains were left on the floor. At a nce, no torture instruments were visible, though the cubicles on either side might conceal a torture chamber¡
The squad leader¡¯s knees started to tremble at the thought of three people just having died there.
Inside one of the cubicles, where the conversation took ce, the squad leader was momentarily stunned upon entering.
¡°Why is it you?¡± he blurted out instinctively.
The person seated opposite him was someone he knew¡
But this person was no Big Boss, just an ordinary member, probably of the mental ability type¡
The squad leader immediately recalled the earlier talk about questioning a spy. But this person didn¡¯t look like he had been interrogated¡
Apart from a slightly pale face, he looked rxed, even carrying a hint of inexplicable pleasure.
Yet amid that faint pleasure, a trace of anger was also discernible.
The squad leader felt that this person¡¯s expression was somewhat incongruent, as if twopletely different emotions had beenbined¡
¡°You¡¯ve seen me?¡± The man opposite suddenly smirked and said, ¡°Never mind. Anyway, I¡¯m now the agent of the Big Boss. Whatever you have to say, you can tell me.¡±
¡°Ah?¡± The squad leader was momentarily stunned.
¡°What message did the guy named Ling want you to deliver?¡± The other person asked, cutting straight to the chase.
¡°Well¡¡± The squad leader hesitated slightly, but the man opposite shot him an impatient re.
With that re, a cold shiver ran down the squad leader¡¯s spine. He quickly said, ¡°I¡¯ll tell you¡¡±
Alright, it¡¯s better to face an agent than the Big Boss directly¡
¡°Since Ling Ge said to ry this message to the Big Boss personally, I¡¡± the squad captain stammered, trying to recall. ¡°He said that a nest of rats seems troublesome, but catching one of them is as good as dealing with the whole nest. He also said he has ways to force out what¡¯s on a rat¡¯s mind, and if the remaining rats don¡¯t cooperate, he doesn¡¯t mind using harsher methods.¡±
The agent was silent for a moment before asking, ¡°Is that all?¡±
¡°He also said¡ to make sure the Big Boss remembers the feeling, and not to think he¡¯s just making empty threats,¡± cold sweat forming on the squad captain¡¯s brow again.
¡°That¡¯s not his exact words, is it?¡± the agent pressed.
The squad captain forced a smile. ¡°That¡¯s the gist of it¡¡±
¡°Trying to force us into a corner by threatening us, huh¡ Bold words. But does he really think I¡¯m afraid?¡±
The agent drummed his fingers on the table, his eyes narrowing slightly.
Even without being directly stared at, the squad captain could feel a murderous intent emanating from him.
¡°Anything else?¡± the agent suddenly asked.
The squad captain hesitated, then gritted his teeth and said, ¡°He said¡ don¡¯t push him too far, or he¡¯ll stomp each and every one of you to pieces. ¡®Try me if you dare.¡¯¡±
¡°Bang!¡±
The agent mmed his palm on the table, startling the squad captain into a shiver.
After a full two minutes, the agent waved dismissively. ¡°Get out! And call the guard standing at the door in here.¡±
¡°Okay¡¡± The squad captain almost dashed out of the room. As he stepped out, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder why the agent suddenly seemed so murderous. That kind of ruthless demeanor couldn¡¯t be easily faked by just anyone¡
As he closed the door behind him, the squad captain heard a low growl from inside: ¡°The guy named Ling, I want you dead!¡±
Chapter 784: Are There Zombies as Cowardly as You?
Time always flies when traveling¡
While Niepan was still focused on rebuilding, Ling Mo had already led his group to the outskirts.
If Xu Shuhan weren¡¯t about to wake up, he might have kept on andpletely left the borders of Heishui City¡
Even though he decided to stop for a night in the suburbs, Ling Mo didn¡¯t take the risk of staying on the main road.
Relying on his navigation map, he took a detour and found a rather secluded area.
This was clearly an old district waiting for redevelopment: deste, eerie streets, old houses on both sides, and even the roadside shops exuded a musty smell.
After about ten minutes, Ling Mo and his group finally found a small motel.
The sign reading ¡°amodation¡± was already teetering, and beneath it was a pitch-ck staircase that looked rather creepy.
However, the inside was rtively clean, not many dead bodies, and only two zombies.After clearing it out, several rooms became avable. Ling Mo, after giving some instructions, eagerly took Xu Shuhan into one of the rooms.
The moment Xu Shuhan was set down from Li Yalin¡¯s back, her eyelids started to flutter.
Lan Lan wanted to sneak a peek, but Ye Lian stopped her.
¡°Aren¡¯t you curious? We¡¯ve been tired all day¡¡± she gossiped.
But Ye Lian just shook her head and, after a slight sway, blocked her way again.
¡°Fine, I¡¯m not looking,¡± Lan Lan conceded, pouting and reluctantly walking away, turning back with every step.
Not far down the hallway, she saw Mu Chen standing by another door.
Unexpectedly, the man was also staring at that door, his expression appearing somewhatplex¡
¡°A bunch of weirdos,¡± Lan Lan summed up.
Meanwhile, Old Lan eagerly took over the kitchen and brought out that mutation koi fish.
Listening to him hum a tune while working with his knife, the temperature inside seemed to drop a bit¡
Inside the room, Ling Mo was already seated in front of Xu Shuhan, carefully observing her.
She was still in a state between waking and sleeping, leaning against the chair without any sense of threat. However, in Ling Mo¡¯s eyes, she had already undergone significant changespared to before.
Firstly, her skin color. A normal person¡¯s skin always had a hint of blood color to it, but the skin of a zombie was extremely pale.
Moreover, as zombies evolved, their skin¡¯s defensive capabilities would gradually increase. Externally, this usually manifested as a process of bing more delicate and smooth. However, depending on the direction of the zombie¡¯s mutation, the characteristics could vary, and the skin was no exception.
At this moment, Xu Shuhan was still in the initial stage, looking quite simr to amon zombie.
Additionally, under the shlight, it was clear that Xu Shuhan had some bluish-purple veins on her hands and arms. As Ling Mo continued to observe, more veins gradually surfaced. This phenomenon indicated that her body was about to wake from its ¡°dormant¡± state, as the blood flow had already started to elerate.
Once fully awakened, the vein color would return to normal.
Meanwhile, her hands also showed some changes.
Her previously not-so-long fingernails had now grown considerably, curling slightly inward at the tips. They seemed no different from ordinary female manicures at first nce, but upon closer inspection, they gave off a very dangerous vibe. Her fingers remained slightly curled inward. At first nce, it was not obvious, but those familiar with zombies would know that mostmon zombies maintained this posture when inactive. This could be understood as a ready-to-attack stance¡
¡°It¡¯s basically confirmed that the mutation was sessful. It¡¯s just the eyes I¡¯m not sure about¡¡± Ling Mo reached to lift Xu Shuhan¡¯s eyelids. Only he had this deep understanding of zombies. Other survivors, even research enthusiasts like Old Lan, wouldn¡¯t have the opportunity to observe all the details.
One lived with zombies, while the other tied them up for research-how could it be the same?
But just as Ling Mo was about to pull them apart, her eyes suddenly opened.
A field of red¡
Including what should have been the whites of her eyes, everything had turned blood red.
Although she still looked human, just the look in her eyes already suggested she no longer viewed him as a fellow being.
Xu Shuhan¡¯s eye color, however, was much darker than that of amonly mutated zombie.
Her red resembled a pool of coagted blood, giving off a deep, almost ckened hue.
¡°Judging by her psychic light cluster, she¡¯s still amon zombie¡¡±
Last night, under Ling Mo¡¯s continuous stimtion, Xu Shuhan practicallypleted her bodily mutation in a fully conscious state. This abnormal mutation might have caused her current uniqueness. However, whether that state of consciousness fromst night could be maintained today, Ling Mo wasn¡¯t sure.
The moment she stared at him, he felt as if he were being locked onto by a predator.
¡°Host Xu?¡± Ling Mo called tentatively.
Xu Shuhan didn¡¯t respond immediately.
It took a full several dozen seconds before her pupils moved, her gaze towards Ling Mo showing the faintest sign of change.
¡°There¡¯s a reaction, which means she does have consciousness¡¡± Ling Mo thought, calling out again, ¡°Host Xu?¡±
¡°Ack¡¡± a raspy noise came from Xu Shuhan¡¯s throat. She stared intently at Ling Mo before suddenly parting her lips, ¡°You¡ you¡¡±
¡°Ling Mo, remember?¡± Ling Mo reminded her.
A glimmer of joy shed in his eyes. Being able to speak meant retaining human memories¡
¡°Ling¡¡± this name seemed to stir something in Xu Shuhan, causing her to suddenly leap up.
The room was small, and with that jump, she reached the windowsill in a single bound.
¡°Not good!¡±
Ling Mo also sprang up, staring at Xu Shuhan in surprise.
She crouched on the windowsill, her eyes gleaming faintly with red glimmer in the darkness.
¡°Quick reaction, and she chose hernding spot precisely¡ Could her superpowers still be in effect?¡± Ling Mo¡¯s mind raced.
But there was little time to ponder Xu Shuhan¡¯s condition. This motel had no protective barriers, and the window was already shattered. If she took another step back, she would fall straight down¡
¡°I was only prepared for her to attack, not for her to flee¡ What kind of zombie is this!¡±
Ling Mo stood still, but his psychic tentacle had already quietly extended: ¡°Hey, don¡¯t move.¡±
¡°I¡ I want to eat¡¡± Xu Shuhan continued to stare at Ling Mo, mumbling.
¡°If you want to eat,e to me,¡± Ling Mo beckoned.
His psychic tentacle was already wrapped around Xu Shuhan¡¯s waist, ready to pull her back the moment she made a move.
But to Ling Mo¡¯s surprise, as soon as he said this, Xu Shuhan let out a sudden ¡°Ah!¡± and leaped down.
Her speed was astonishing. Ling Mo only saw a blur, and in the next second, the window was empty.
¡°Damn it!¡±
Ling Mo hurried to the window, propping himself up and jumping out.
Down on the street below, a figure stood there, looking somewhat bewildered.
When Ling Mo looked down, Xu Shuhan seemed to sense it and raised her head.
¡°Don¡¯t¡ don¡¯te¡¡± she mumbled.
Her voice was faint, but in the eerily quiet street, it was easy to hear.
¡°Why are you running away!¡± Ling Mo said, frustrated.
He nced back at the doorway to make sure no one wasing, then turned back and said, ¡°Stay put, I¡¯lle down to get you.¡±
¡°No¡ I don¡¯t want¡ to eat you¡¡±
She took a couple of steps back, then turned and jumped onto an abandoned car. She seemed to have a look of fear on her face¡
This action took Ling Mo by surprise. In terms of instantaneous speed, Xu Shuhan was absolutely powerful!
Having just mutated and already possessing such abilities, once she undergoes further evolution, her strength would likely skyrocket¡
However, her reaction was rather odd, and Ling Mo also noticed that her psychic light cluster was almost indistinguishable from that of a normal person, meaning she was almost impossible to control.
¡°Looks like I¡¯ll have to y the emotional card¡ Since she said she doesn¡¯t want to eat me, it means there¡¯s still a trace of humanity left. If Imunicate well enough, I should be able to manage this¡¡± Ling Mo thought for a moment, then paused on the windowsill and said, ¡°I won¡¯t move, you stay where you are, okay?¡±
¡°Don¡¯t¡ don¡¯te closer.¡±
His emotional card was quite straightforward¡
A piece of virus gel silently appeared above Xu Shuhan¡¯s head and slowly dangled in front of her eyes.
¡°Do you want to eat this?¡± Ling Mo asked from above.
Chapter 785: Showing Presence
Among all the instincts of zombies, the most prominent one is ¡°eating.¡± The method Ling Mo used to lure zombies had never failed before.
But unexpectedly, Xu Shuhan¡¯s first reaction upon seeing the virus gel was to let out a terrified scream and then dash into an alley.
¡°Uh¡ you really made your disgust quite obvious!¡±
Ling Mo stood there, awkward and stunned for a second, then quickly lowered himself down.
Descending from the second floor to the ground didn¡¯t take long, but naturally, he couldn¡¯t match Xu Shuhan¡¯s speed.
By the time he rushed into the alley, it was already empty.
¡°Are you kidding me? Why did the decoy run away even faster after being put down¡¡±
Ling Mo pped his forehead and quickly got in touch with ck Silk.
Luck wasn¡¯t on his side; just as he made contact, it happened to be when ck Silk was in control.As soon as he heard the deep, meaningfulugh echoing in his mind, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but feel a chill down his spine.
¡°Hehehe¡¡± ck Silk¡¯s voice was still as awkward as ever, sounding like a pre-recorded tape, with a hint of a glitch.
¡°¡Never mind, I¡¯ll cut to the chase¡ I need you all to help me with something now. If you can surround and intercept her from your direction, we can trap her¡ Wait, what are you doing in Yu Shiran¡¯s body?¡± Ling Mo had just said two sentences before suddenly realizing what was happening and asked.
He had just switched his viewpoint and hadn¡¯t paid much attention while he was talking¡
But when he looked again, wasn¡¯t this a mirror in front of him!
And in the mirror, Yu Shiran was striking a pose!
¡°Don¡¯t make a fuss, I just thought wearing cat ears or something would help me show my presence, like announcing sovereignty¡ As a human, you should understand, right?¡± The ¡°Yu Shiran¡± in the mirror calmly raised a hand to show the headband on her head and gave a thumbs-up to the mirror.
¡°What do cat ears have to do with you!¡± Ling Mo said, speechless.
While talking, he had already ventured deeper into the alley, and several tentacles were exploring the surroundings.
Although there was no psychic link established between Ling Mo and Xu Shuhan, her psychic light cluster was quite distinctive.
It possessed both human and zombie characteristics, which was quite rare.
Even Ling Mo¡¯s psychic light cluster was predominantly human.
¡°You really are a boring master¡ If I wanted, evolving into a cat wouldn¡¯t be that difficult.¡± ¡°Yu Shiran¡± said smugly.
¡°And yet you ended up evolving into that state,¡± Ling Mo took the chance to mock her.
¡°Youck the eye for beauty¡¡±
She beckoned towards the shadows behind her, and soon enough, the mutation panda waddled over with its inward-turned paws.
In just one day, the mutation panda seemed to have gotten even plumper, looking more like a furball now¡
Probably knowing that Ling Mo was around, Xiao Bai spun around happily, only to predictably knock down a series of clothes racks.
¡°So, are we marking targets? Full service of chase, capture, and clean-up¡¡± ¡°Yu Shiran¡± lightly hopped onto Xiao Bai¡¯s back and said with a wide grin.
¡°We¡¯re looking for someone¡¡±
¡°Tch¡¡±
¡°Keep that dissatisfaction to yourself!¡± Ling Mo said angrily.
However, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit worried-ck Silk was behaving more intelligently by the day. Was this really a good thing?
On the other hand, Ling Mo sensed that there seemed to be something unusual in its psychic fluctuation¡
¡°Unfortunately, I can¡¯t delve deeper.¡± Ling Mo thought with slight regret.
He initially wanted to call out Ye Lian and the others, but considering the threat from Niepan headquarters, he temporarily abandoned the idea.
Moreover, he didn¡¯t want to blow things out of proportion. Lan Lan was easy to fool, but Old Lan was not so easily dealt with.
Besides, if he alerted Mu Chen, that guy would probably also insist oning along¡
In fact, Ling Mo was still pondering what to do once Xu Shuhan woke up.
He didn¡¯t expect another problem to arise before he could figure that out¡
¡°Why did she run in the first ce?¡± Ling Mo wondered.
On a narrow street, Xu Shuhan was sprinting ahead.
Her movements were somewhat clumsy, yet her speed was astonishing.
A few zombies were drawn by themotion she caused and lunged out from the corners.
¡°Ah!¡±
Xu Shuhan was instantly startled and instinctively reached behind her.
No gun¡
She looked at her empty palm in confusion and then nervously nced at the zombies.
The zombies looked at her for a couple of seconds but made no move to attack.
They stood in ce, their bodies in a strangely rxed state, with their arms hanging by their sides and their feet slowly dragging on the ground.
Seeing such non-aggressive zombies up close was a first for Xu Shuhan.
One zombie even wobbled to within five meters of her without showing any hostility¡
¡°This¡ this¡ ah! Right!¡±
As if suddenly realizing something, she touched her cheek, her expression bewildered. ¡°I¡ have I mutated?¡±
On this gradually darkening street, the seemingly ordinary zombie froze in ce.
A few secondster, she slowly walked to a storefront window and wiped away the dust.
As the ss cleared, a blurry reflection appeared before Xu Shuhan.
Seeing those red eyes made her freezepletely.
¡°No wonder¡¡±
She stood dumbfounded in front of the window, her mouth slightly open.
¡°I¡ I just got scared by myself¡ Whenever I see a person, I want to eat them. My mind is full of thoughts of tearing them apart. I can even feel the beating heart inside their bodies¡ Is this how zombies perceive humans? This feeling¡ it scared me stiff¡¡±
Getting scared by the thought of eating people, she was indeed an oddity among zombies.
Even thinking about it now, she still felt a lingering fear.
Xu Shuhan stood in front of the window for a good ten seconds, not even noticing a dark shadow appearing in the ss.
It wasn¡¯t until that shadow was almost right behind her that she reacted in terror.
The dark shadow was clearly a zombie too, appearing to be a woman in her thirties. She was now leaning over Xu Shuhan¡¯s shoulder, staring intently at her reflection¡
¡°Please, don¡¯t attack¡¡±
Mixed emotions surged through Xu Shuhan; she felt a blend of human feelings and zombie instincts. Her human side found the proximity to a wild zombie uneptable, even though her zombie instincts did not feel fear.
Just imagining this female zombie lunging at her made Xu Shuhan uneasy all over.
Would she have to use her hands to fend off an attack? The thought alone was terrifying!
¡°Rarrgh¡¡±
The female zombie let out a low growl and suddenly looked to the side.
Following her gaze, Xu Shuhan slowly turned her head and paused in surprise.
It turned out the female zombie had approached to imitate her¡
Watching her own projection in the ss, the female zombie tilted her head in confusion and slowly stretched out her hand as if trying to touch it.
This action surprised Xu Shuhan, as she hadn¡¯t expected to see such human-like behavior from amon zombie.
Unfortunately, in the next second, the female zombie suddenly let out a frenzied roar and pped the shop window.
¡°Crash!¡±
¡°Ah!¡±
Xu Shuhan¡¯s entire body stiffened, and she quickly darted to the side.
What was happening here? Did she just go on a rampage out of the blue? Why couldn¡¯t she understand another zombie¡¯s behavior at all?
Oh¡ It was because her hand had blocked the zombie¡¯s view, right? ming the ss instead of her own hand!
¡°Wait, my¡ my speed¡¡±
She had only intended to get a little distance from the female zombie but ended up dodging a good five or six meters¡
And the entire process had taken maybe a tenth of a second.
¡°So¡ so fast¡¡±
Xu Shuhan¡¯s expression was bewildered. She had realized quite a few things, but her mind was still somewhat muddled.
Looking around again, Xu Shuhan suddenly felt a bit lost.
Deste buildings, blood-red buildings in her eyes, zombies that just staggered around, asionally spacing out in front of something¡
¡°I¡¡± She stared at the zombies, her mouth getting dry, ¡°I¡¯m so hungry¡¡±
Zombies really were all about eating¡
But as soon as this thought crossed Xu Shuhan¡¯s mind, she scared herself.
She started to miss that piece of gel; at least from its appearance, the gel seemed much easier to ingest.
And thinking about the gel led her to think about Ling Mo¡
¡°But, where am I¡¡±
Xu Shuhan had mindlessly charged too far. Looking around now, she no longer knew which path she had taken.
¡°I¡¯m lost¡¡±
Never would she have guessed that her first day as a zombie would involve getting lost¡
¡°However, finding people should be easy for zombies, right?¡±
Xu Shuhan thought for a moment and then took a deep breath.
She looked around, chose a direction, and started following the scent¡
¡°Human scent¡ Human scent¡¡±
Before her mutation, Xu Shuhan would have been puzzled by this term.
But now, after her mutation, she understood it deeply.
This valuable piece of knowledge was also something Ling Mo had imparted to her¡
Simply put, the so-called ¡°human scent¡± refers to a unique scent humans emit.
Amon zombie can pick up various scents from dozens of meters away and easily distinguish between them, with the ¡°human scent¡± being particrly easy to identify.
Using this method, Xu Shuhan felt confident she could find Ling Mo quickly.
And as she moved forward, a hint of ¡°human scent¡± suddenly wafted to her from ahead¡
Chapter 786: Illusion Projection
Chapter 786: Illusion Projection
A few minutester, Xu Shuhan was standing at the entrance of a hospital, following the ¡°human scent.¡±
The strong smell of disinfectant wafted continuously from inside, causing her an immediate urge to turn around and leave.
In this environment, the ¡°human scent¡± also became faint and indistinct, only allowing her to roughly determine that the target was within this hospital, but unable to pinpoint the exact location.
Ordinarily, zombies would give up in such a confusing situation, but Xu Shuhan was different.
She endured the ever-increasing hunger within her, gazing longingly at the building.
¡°No, I can¡¯t take it anymore¡ I¡¯ll even drink the disinfectant if I have to!¡±
Muttering to herself, she staggered inside.
As the hunger gradually took over her, Xu Shuhan¡¯s thoughts became increasingly chaotic.
The only clear thought remaining was to find Ling Mo.This suburban hospital looked rudimentary, with only a Parking Lot in front of the main entrance and the main building itself.
The old-fashioned architecture seemed even more oppressive after being abandoned. Standing at the entrance and looking inside, the first thing she saw was a dimly lit lobby.
Most of the ceiling panels were missing, revealing dark, gaping holes in various ces.
Aluminum panels mixed with wires hung precariously in the air, giving off a dangerous vibe.
The guidance desk was empty, the information board had long fallen to the floor, and the ss at the registration window borerge dark brown stains.
¡°Ling Mo?¡±
Xu Shuhan¡¯s subdued voice echoed in the empty lobby as her gaze continuously shifted around.
¡°No one? That¡¯s impossible¡¡±
She slowly walked deeper into the lobby, and as she nced around, she suddenly caught sight of a Dark Shadow from the corner of her eye.
The shadow flickered briefly in her peripheral vision, appearing insubstantial, and when she turned her head, she saw only an empty corner.
¡°Ling Mo?¡±
She tentatively called out again and moved towards the area.
In her chaotic state of mind, considering other possibilities was out of the question.
As if in response to her call, a faint ttering sound suddenly echoed from within the building.
¡°What is this¡¡±
Xu Shuhan had already walked to the corner and slowly extended her head around it.
Behind the corner was an upward staircase¡
¡°Did they go up?¡±
She sluggishly pondered, then slowly started to climb the steps¡
¡°Have you found it?¡±
On the street, Ling Mo calmly avoided a zombie that was copsing, while questioning in his mind.
¡°Hehe, I have good news and bad news for you. Which one do you want to hear first?¡± ck Silk¡¯s voice quickly came through.
Ling Mo¡¯s eye twitched, and he chuckled, ¡°Actually, I have some bad news for you too¡ You really never tire of these outdated and insensitive jokes, huh?¡±
¡°I¡¯m serious this time¡ The good news is, she has temporarily stopped moving. The bad news is her scent has suddenly be indistinct,¡± ck Silk replied.
¡°What do you mean?¡± Ling Mo asked, frowning.
¡°I think she might have entered a closed-off area with a strong scent¡¡± ck Silk exined.
A strong scent? A closed-off area? Ling Mo quickly sifted through possibilities in his mind.
¡°A restroom?¡± ck Silk suddenly suggested, ¡°After all, you can¡¯t judge zombies bymon sense¡¡±
¡°Are you really qualified to say that? Never mind, just give me a general direction,¡± Ling Mo said, exasperated.
¡°A master who¡¯s prejudiced against his pet, such an attitude truly makes one reflect¡¡± ck Silk retorted smugly, ¡°It seems I¡¯ll have to show some real skills if I want you to see me differently.¡±
¡°You must¡¯ve picked up that line from Yu Shiran¡¯s childhood memories! It¡¯s definitely from some cartoon that was on loop!¡±
¡°Don¡¯t try to dampen my enthusiasm!¡± ck Silk said confidently.
¡°You really have abandoned your past entirely, haven¡¯t you¡ Wait! What is this!¡±
Originally, Ling Mo didn¡¯t pay much attention to ck Silk¡¯s chatter. The entire journey, its mouth had been running non-stop, spewing all sorts of nonsense. However, a sudden image that appeared in his mind rendered him momentarily speechless.
It felt as though a projector had suddenly appeared in his brain, and scenes that didn¡¯t exist in his thoughts and memories began to slowly emerge.
This sensation was akin to abruptly stepping into a dream. If not for the lingering sense of his main body¡¯s presence, Ling Mo might have experienced a certain kind of delusion.
At the same time, ck Silk¡¯s eerily toned voice resonated in his mind: ¡°I¡¯ve been thinking, the psychicmunication between you and your pet, isn¡¯t it pretty much like tuning our brain waves to the same frequency somehow? In this personal channel, the role you¡¯re ying is actually abination of signal receiver and transmitter, right? And those of us who can establishmunication with you are essentially like extensions imnted in your brain, just not as powerful as you.¡±
¡°But my theory is based solely on Yu Shiran¡¯s memories. If you think it¡¯s wrong, feel free to say so¡ If you say so, I will definitely go on strike immediately!¡±
After a brief fluctuation, ck Silk¡¯s tone quickly returned to calm: ¡°I think there are two main reasons for this situation. One, your psychic power is not strong enough yet to handle arge amount of information instantly. And two, the limitations of the imnted individual¡¯s conditions. The extent of an extension¡¯s ability depends not only on its connection to you but also significantly on the recipient¡¯s condition. So when Yu Shiran takes her turn, I hide in the psychic realm for development and modification. But don¡¯t worry, your imnts are already deeply rooted, and these modifications won¡¯t affect them¡ tch.¡±
¡°I think I just heard something¡¡± Ling Mo suddenly snapped back to greater rity.
He immediately recalled the slight abnormality he had sensed earlier. Upon reflection, it must have been caused by ck Silk¡¯s so-called ¡°modifications¡±¡
Regardless of what ck Silk had tinkered with, one thing it didn¡¯t lie about was the unshakable nature of their psychic link.
Unless something happened to Ling Mo himself, or there was a significant difference in psychic power or strength between the two parties, the only way to sever this connection would be for Ling Mo to cut it off himself.
Moreover, during ck Silk¡¯s tinkering, Ling Mo had never sensed any problems, which indicated that ck Silk had consciously avoided that particr tentacle.
¡°What I¡¯m about to tell you is the main point.¡±
ck Silk¡¯s voice suddenly fell silent, and simultaneously, a melody emerged in Ling Mo¡¯s mind.
¡°Dun dun dun dun¡¡±
¡°Holy crap! Don¡¯t randomly transmit weird information to me!¡± Ling Mo was startled.
However, apanying the melody, which seemed like some background music, aplete scene vividly appeared before Ling Mo¡¯s eyes.
Except for theck of physical sensation, the entire scene made Ling Mo feel as if he were truly there.
It was simr to a dream but entirely different.
¡°This is the higher realm of psychicmunication, illusion projection!¡±
ck Silk¡¯s voice timely interjected, and the scene stabilized from its movement.
¡°Illusion?¡± Ling Mo keenly picked up on the word.
¡°Yes, it¡¯s essentially delivering my thoughts wholly to you. This includes my voice, my ideas, and the images I project in my mind. Both the main body and the extension must possess robust psychic power to achieve this¡¡± ck Silk exined.
At that moment, Ling Mo suddenly noticed that the contents of the scene were bing somewhat odd¡
¡°Ling Mo¡± was hugging ¡°Ye Lian,¡± and a silver thread burst from behind¡
¡°Ling Mo¡± was staring at ¡°Xia Na,¡± with another silver thread appearing above his head¡
Senior Sister was looking at ¡°Ling Mo¡¯s¡± cheek, as a silver thread silently emerged from the shadows¡
¡°Ling Mo¡± was smoking alone, when suddenly a silver thread popped out from behind¡
The final scene showed ¡°Ling Mo¡± holding a leash, with a silver thread below¡
¡°¡Why are all your mental images messing with me!¡± Ling Mo was instantly furious.
¡°Darn, I forgot to switch¡¡±
With a startled cry from ck Silk, the scene instantly vanished.
It eagerly asked, ¡°So, how was it?¡±
¡°Impressive, indeed¡¡± Ling Mo genuinely praised.
¡°Thanks to Yu Shiran¡¡± ck Silk modestly replied for once.
¡°Why?¡± Ling Mo was somewhat surprised. Could she have been offering advice all along?
ck Silk chuckled, ¡°She loves watching TV.¡±
¡°Straightforward and simple, huh¡ You mean to project Xu Shuhan¡¯s location to me?¡± Ling Mo was more concerned about the present situation.
¡°Yes, the environment here isplex; using projection is the most suitable method. However, I was nning to fully develop this ability before using it¡¡±
As ck Silk spoke, images began to surface in Ling Mo¡¯s mind.
However, this time there was no background music, and the visuals seemed much cruder¡
¡°Why did it suddenly turn into a sketch!¡± Ling Mo instantly freaked out.
The difference was massive!
A few crooked lines and countless ¡®x¡¯s were supposed to pass as a map?
¡°What you saw earlier was a rendered image, and this is what it¡¯s actually like¡ it¡¯s still in the early stages of development,¡± ck Silk exined matter-of-factly.
¡°¡What do the ¡®x¡¯s signify?¡± Ling Mo asked, barely holding back his frustration.
¡°Roughly where zombies might be. With mutual verification from Xiao Bai and me, the uracy should be decent¡¡± ck Silk became smug once again.
¡°The whole thing is covered in ¡®x¡¯s!¡± Ling Mo finally exploded.
¡°Uh¡ take the rooftops. That¡¯s a shortcut.¡±
Chapter 787: The Challenges of Mutation Creatures
From the results, the projection map provided by ck Silk turned out to be quite useful.
Approximately three minutester, Ling Mo had already reached the destination and began searching the surrounding area.
In fact, it didn¡¯t take much effort¡ The most conspicuous building in this area was the hospital.
¡°Both heavy in scent and sealed off¡¡± Ling Mo patted his clothes and slid down from the rooftop.
As hended, a Zombie suddenly lunged from behind, its sharp ws reaching silently for his back.
Without turning his head, Ling Mo stood straight, and a bloody hole appeared in the Zombie¡¯s face, which then copsed to the ground with a thud.
¡°Oh wow, getting more proficient with psychic power! It¡¯s just a pity that my aim is still not quite there. I was aiming for the forehead but hit the face instead¡¡± ck Silk¡¯s voice chimed in.
¡°Less chatter,¡± Ling Mo replied, speechless.
With a psychic link between them, the psychic-powerful ck Silk could infer some of Ling Mo¡¯s situations from his psychic fluctuations. For instance, his current movements or some sudden thoughts that sprang up. Even if it couldn¡¯t sense the exact meaning, this mutation creature could make rough guesses after some thought.In terms of analysis, this creature indeed had inherent advantages.
A vast amount of information storage, anthropomorphic thinking¡
And since it unveiled illusion projection, Ling Mo found it even more extraordinary.
Developing one¡¯s own Superpower is already difficult, let alone helping someone else develop it?
For illusion projection to seed, it was partly based on its own abilities and partly due to a profound understanding of Ling Mo¡¯s Superpower¡
Thinking about how this guy used to stay silent, actually observing him secretly all the while, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit creeped out.
¡°Where are you?¡± Ling Mo asked, not wanting to switch perspectives at this moment¡ Of course, in this unfamiliar environment, even if he did, he wouldn¡¯t be able to determine the other party¡¯s location.
The projection map in his mind wobbled for a moment, and then a circle quietly appeared on the other end.
¡°We are already here,¡± ck Silk exined immediately.
¡°Besides circles and dots, is that all you can draw?¡± Ling Mo wiped away some sweat.
¡°Don¡¯t think updating this is easy, okay? And Xiao Bai and I are both relying on scent to tell where we are. As a human, you really have no idea what challenges we face¡¡± ck Silk sighed, sounding remarkably human-like, then eagerly added, ¡°Should I search the nearby area? Just to be safe¡¡±
¡°Sure,¡± Ling Mo considered for a moment and agreed.
The hospital was just arger target, but there should be simr locations in this area.
Searching both sides simultaneously would speed things up considerably.
It had already been almost ten minutes. If those left at the motel noticed they were missing, who knows what their reactions would be¡
With this thought, Ling Mo quickly sent a message to Xia Na, asking her to cover for them for a while.
Meanwhile, he had already crossed the parking lot and entered the hospital¡
¡°Damn, that¡¯s a strong scent¡¡±
As soon as he stepped in, Ling Mo covered his nose.
Squinting around, his expression quickly turned vignt.
Such a strong smell of disinfectant meant someone had intentionally set this up recently.
The purpose was simple, just to ward off Zombies.
Even Ling Mo found the scent overwhelming. Common Zombies would indeed avoid getting too close.
The same scent would be amplified to varying degrees based on the zombies¡¯ olfactory system and their level of evolution.
In theory, the more advanced the Zombie, the more sensitive its sense of smell would be.
However, everything has two sides. Whilemon zombies might be less affected, their simple-minded nature would make them easily bypass this ce.
On the other hand, Senior Zombies, although more heavily affected, could be curious and investigate.
Therefore, the ¡°scent camouge method¡± for Survivors is a double-edged sword. Whether it brings fortune or trouble is entirely a matter of luck.
¡°But using this method in a suburban area could actually be very effective. There shouldn¡¯t be too many Senior Zombies around here, right?¡±
From the look of the lobby, it was hard to determine if anyone was present. Using a psychic probe recklessly risked alerting and scaring away the potential Survivors¡
¡°Didn¡¯t expect to run into Survivors under these circumstances¡¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s mood instantly became a bit anxious, but after circling around the lobby, he retreated outside.
¡°Strange, why take a detour¡¡± ck Silk started muttering again.
¡°There¡¯s only one staircase in the whole building. If I ran into someone, there¡¯d be nowhere to hide,¡± Ling Mo exined.
¡°So your strategy is ¡®it¡¯s easy to dodge a spear than an arrow in the dark¡¯?¡± ck Silk responded knowingly.
¡°That¡¯s the idea, but can¡¯t you describe your master in a more honorable way?¡± Ling Mo said as he started examining the structure of the upper floors.
¡°Need us toe help?¡± ck Silk giggled.
¡°No, Xiao Bai wouldn¡¯t be able to move around freely indoors, and I can¡¯t be sure if Xu Shuhan is even here.¡±
As he spoke, Ling Mo extended a psychic tentacle, hooking onto a windowsill on the second floor.
¡°Master, here we go!¡±
¡°Stop doing voiceovers for me! I could fall if I get distracted!¡±
Ling Mo had just hoisted himself up when he nearly fell back down.
He suddenly understood Yu Shiran better and felt sympathy for that zombie Loli¡
In a way, ck Silk¡¯s voiceover did hit the nail on the head.
Although Ling Mo lifted himself with a materialized psychic tentacle, the process of retracting the tentacle still required his mental control.
So while ascending or descending, Ling Mo was constantly performing a mental supplement¡
This mental supplement came in two parts: first, his main body had to have the awareness of ¡°ascending or descending¡±; second, his psychic power needed to simultaneously ¡°contract or rx¡± the tentacle. Along with the substantial consumption of psychic power, this is why Ling Mo would avoid using this ability when possible.
Even when he did use it, the scenes running through his mind were like those of a superhero leaping through buildings¡
¡°If the folks at Niepan knew what was going through my mind at that moment, they would probably go insane¡¡± Ling Mo thought with a hint of amusement.
At this point, his fingers gripped the edge of the windowsill, urately positioning himself onto the external air conditioner unit.
The moment he stepped on it, the unit made a faint ¡°creak¡± and started to wobble.
¡°Has it loosened due to age?¡± Ling Mo stabilized himself with a Tentacle before quietly peeking inside the window.
Behind the window was a ward, dimly lit and filthy¡ However, this wasn¡¯t Ling Mo¡¯s concern. Once he confirmed no one was inside, he lightly jumped in.
¡°It¡¯s a pity I eliminated that Zombie earlier; otherwise, using a Zombie Puppet to scout would have been useful¡¡±
Ling Mo cautiously approached the door, thinking to himself.
¡°So you should just let me help¡¡±
¡°Be quiet, go find a bone to chew on,¡± Ling Mo rolled his eyes.
¡°I¡¯ve told you many times, I am no longer¡¡±
ck Silk¡¯s sentence was cut off as Ling Mo suddenly interrupted.
He had just grasped the doorknob and hadn¡¯t even opened the door when a voice suddenly came from outside.
This sudden noise made Ling Mo¡¯s nerves immediately tense up.
¡°Stay quiet. If it¡¯s a mental ability superhuman, they¡¯ll detect psychic fluctuations,¡± Ling Mo quickly instructed mentally.
The voice outside was kept very low, and Ling Mo could tell that the speaker was moving. Sticking close to the door, his attention was now fully focused.
The other party likely had no idea that just beyond the door, someone was eavesdropping on their conversation.
¡°So, what¡¯s the n? Weren¡¯t we told not to intervene?¡± A man¡¯s voice became clearer.
A momentter, a woman responded, slightly impatient, ¡°I don¡¯t care what they say. If something goes wrong, it¡¯s not our responsibility.¡±
The conversation quickly moved away, leaving Ling Mo momentarily stunned.
That woman¡¯s voice¡ it sounded very familiar!
¡°Let me think¡¡± In recent times, Ling Mo hadn¡¯t heard many female voices. Besides the familiar ones like Ye Lian and the others, the only ones left were from Niepan headquarters¡
¡°Right! I remember now! I didn¡¯t expect it to be her¡¡±
After the noises outside hadpletely vanished, Ling Mo gently opened the door of the ward.
Outside was a Corridor, which was especially dark due to theck of light.
What caught Ling Mo¡¯s attention were the traces in the Corridor¡
Blood was sttered all over the floor, and in some ces, there were even pieces of flesh and internal organs.
¡°No wonder they used so much disinfectant¡¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but cover his nose again.
Such an amount of traces couldn¡¯t have been left by just one person or one Zombie. Coupled with the voices he heard earlier¡
Realizing the situation might be moreplicated than he initially thought, Ling Mo calmed himself down. First, he pulled out his Tactical Knife, dipped it in some blood, and brought it up to his nose for a sniff.
¡°The blood should belong to either mutated or Advanced Zombies¡ The smell only tells me this much.¡±
Ling Mo held the knife in his hand and slowly walked forward.
asionally, he could see bloody footprints on the floor, which saved him a lot of effort.
¡°Boot prints, sneaker prints¡ Judging by the different patterns, I can preliminarily deduce there are four people. However, it doesn¡¯t rule out the possibility that some didn¡¯t use the second floor at all¡¡± While analyzing, Ling Mo reached the staircase leading to the third floor.
After some thought, he decided not to use the stairs. Instead, he chose another ward, using the same method to haul himself up¡
Just as he disappeared from the window, a shadow shed across the stairs, followed by a woman¡¯s voice: ¡°I thought someone was following us¡¡±
¡°That¡¯s impossible¡¡± The man¡¯s earlier voice came from the shadows.
¡°Maybe I¡¯m just being paranoid, but it¡¯s better to be cautious,¡± the woman said.
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Chapter 788: Mastering the Correct Way to Open Doors
As the man and woman turned to go upstairs, Ling Mo had already appeared in the corridor on the third floor.
He deliberately chose a room near the corner and nced towards the direction of the stairwell aftering out.
¡°Sure enough, they haven¡¯te up yet¡ Even though I can¡¯t use the psychic probe, the footsteps suddenly stopped midway up the stairs. Such an obvious w, who wouldn¡¯t notice it¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself.
His words were more or less ¡°spoken¡± as a thought, which immediately drew a response from ck Silk: ¡°How would an ordinary person notice such details in such a tense moment? And wasn¡¯t your attention entirely on the footprints? Besides, I think they only realized someone might be following them after they got upstairs. By the way, I wonder if they went back to check¡¡±
¡°I don¡¯t know about that, but I¡¯ve already closed the door. Even if they go back, they won¡¯t find anything suspicious. Although it was a bit risky just now, at least we can rule out the possibility that those two are mental ability superhumans. That¡¯s something.¡± Ling Mo replied.
Slightly puzzled, ck Silk asked, ¡°Why?¡±
¡°Think about it from their perspective. This is their territory. If they sensed someone, wouldn¡¯t they use a psychic probe directly?¡± Ling Mo countered.
¡°So¡ could they just have particrly sharp senses? Or some sort of special superhuman ability?¡± ck Silk quickly figured it out.
¡°Probably¡ But they¡¯re being so cautious without being mental ability superhumans, that can be used to our advantage.¡±As they spoke, Ling Mo had already walked quite a distance along the corridor.
The structure of this hospital was quite old-fashioned; there was only one corridor, with the elevator on one side and the stairwell on the other.
Ling Mo hade up from the elevator and then walked along the corridor towards the stairwell.
This might seem dangerous, but the wards on either side provided enough retreat routes, and by moving quickly, he could investigate both sides while getting close enough to eavesdrop on the conversation between those two¡
The corridor on the third floor looked much the same as downstairs, withrge patches of blood and asional broken limbs.
As he passed through the areas with more bloodstains, Ling Mo felt as if he were walking through the gaping maw of some creature¡
The strong smell of disinfectant couldn¡¯tpletely mask the scent of blood. Instead, it mixed into a bizarre odor that made one feel nauseous at just a whiff.
However, Ling Mo¡¯s attention wasn¡¯t on that. When faint voices were heard again from the stairwell, he quickly slipped into a ward.
In a few seconds, the voices of the two people became clear again.
¡°¡We have to check, don¡¯t we? They said someone infiltrated, and yet they don¡¯t want us to interfere. But this is our Squad¡¯s territory,¡± the woman said, sounding a bit disgruntled.
¡°Alright, you call the shots, but don¡¯t mess with them,¡± the man cautioned carefully.
¡°When have I ever messed with them? Just our bad luck to run into them¡¡± the woman continuedining.
¡°Look on the bright side, we might score some points for this. If we hadn¡¯te here, we wouldn¡¯t have bumped into them either¡¡± The man¡¯s tone was rather resigned, and he seemed a bit intimidated by the woman.
As the two figures appeared at the stairwell and were about to turn and continue upstairs without stopping, a light noise suddenly echoed through the corridor.
¡°ng¡¡±
The noise was very soft, but it was exceptionally clear in the otherwise silent corridor.
The woman¡¯s foot had just stepped onto the stairs when she immediately halted.
She turned her head to look in the direction of the sound, then nced at the man beside her and whispered, ¡°Go check it out.¡±
Both drew their weapons simultaneously and silently approached the room from which the sound hade.
The door was ajar and was still gently swaying¡
After waiting a few seconds without any movement, the woman pressed herself to the door and signaled to the man.
¡°Who¡¯s there!¡±
As the man kicked the door open, the woman rushed in with her gun raised.
However, all that greeted them were two empty beds in the ward¡
The curtains covering the beds were still swaying, but it looked more like they had been moved by the wind from the door being kicked open¡
¡°What¡¯s going on here¡¡±
The woman still held her gun up, but her brows furrowed in confusion.
She looked around and suddenly turned her gaze to the window inside the room.
Like the door, the window was also half open¡
¡°Look, there¡¯s less dust here¡¡± the woman suddenly pointed to the windowsill.
She pushed the window open and nced down, her expression instantly bing a bit ugly.
¡°Let¡¯s go, check downstairs!¡±
The man also took a look and asked, ¡°What about upstairs?¡±
¡°Let¡¯s catch this person first. They¡¯re already injured and can¡¯t have gone far,¡± the woman said decisively.
As she turned her head, the woman kept muttering, ¡°I knew they were unreliable. This has to be their fault¡ Perfectly good methods ignored, stubbornly insisting on¡¡±
¡°Alright, just stop talking¡¡±
Just as they left, a figure upstairs let out a soft sigh of relief.
Separated by a ceiling, the two had no idea that the real intruder was right above them¡
¡°Too cautious. If it were me, I¡¯d have thought it was just the wind,¡± Ling Mo thought, shaking his head.
¡°Not only did you leave marks on the windowsill, but you also left some blood on the air conditioner below!¡± ck Silk couldn¡¯t help but say.
Ling Mo casually tossed a blood-soaked cloth to the floor and said, ¡°If they first check the neighboring ward to see if any pillowcases are missing, then notice that the bloodstains on the floor seem to have been wiped, then finally climb onto the air conditioner themselves to check the stickiness of the blood, they¡¯ll naturally realize they¡¯ve been fooled.¡±
¡°Is that so¡¡± ck Silk said, slightly dazed.
¡°However, this is just a temporary diversion. They¡¯ll be back in a few minutes. Besides, I¡¯ve gleaned a very important piece of information from their conversation¡ Xu Shuhan is likely upstairs. Unless there¡¯s actually a second intruder here, in which case, I should hightail it out of here.¡±
¡°Aren¡¯t you going to join in?¡± ck Silk¡¯s tone suddenly turned a tad mischievous.
¡°We¡¯ll see¡ In any case, I have to find Xu Shuhan first,¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°Hehe, I knew it!¡± ck Silk immediately got excited.
Ling Mo thought to himself as he silently approached the ward door.
Just as he got close to the door, he suddenly noticed an iron chain.
He almost stepped on it¡
Discovering something like this in a hospital ward nearly made Ling Mo think he had infiltrated a mental hospital, but upon closer inspection, he noticed the iron chain was new¡
One end of the chain was wrapped around a hospital bed, while the other end was soaked in a pool of still-liquid blood.
Ling Mo squatted down to examine the blood pool and used his knife to pick up some ck fragments.
¡°This is¡ fabric? And judging by the stitching, it looks like it came from a pair of suit pants¡¡±
He faintly realized the hospital¡¯s purpose at that moment and couldn¡¯t help but let out a wry smile.
¡°What a coincidence¡ But this ce must have been a trap for Senior Zombies. Xu Shuhan has just mutated, so how did she end up here¡ However, this increases the chances that she¡¯s indeed here¡¡±
Ling Mo muttered to himself as he turned back to the door.
¡°Those two said they¡¯re upstairs, and this is already the fourth floor, which means the next level up is the fifth floor¡ Judging by their tone, the group that doesn¡¯t want them interfering must be very confident¡ They¡¯re probably in these two floors¡ Considering the other two will be led away for three to five minutes, that¡¯s all the time I have.¡±
While thinking this, Ling Mo carefully turned the doorknob and quickly nced outside.
To his surprise, the scene outside waspletely different¡
The floor was covered in writhing flesh, and the walls seemed to be oozing blood, continuously seeping out thick sma.
Green mucus asionally dripped from the ceiling,nding on the flesh with a ¡°plop,¡± immediately sizzling and emitting a wisp of smoke.
The entire corridor was filled with a nauseating smell, even more pungent than the mixed odor from below¡
¡°It¡¯s like stepping into a stomach¡¡± Ling Mo was taken aback.
ck Silk, in a matter-of-fact tone, said, ¡°Maybe you¡¯re just not opening the door the right way.¡±
¡°Tsk¡¡± Ling Mo remarked, closing the door.
After waiting for a couple of seconds, he opened the door again.
Creak-
The corridor still presented the same eerie scene, but now there was something more.
The walls, which had been constantly oozing sma, seemed to be closing in¡
¡°Stomach cramps?¡± Ling Mo suggested.
¡°It¡¯s more like stomach contractions¡¡± ck Silk corrected, then proposed again, ¡°How about opening it one more time?¡±
¡°No need, I¡¯ve already confirmed what I needed to know.¡± Ling Mo replied calmly, stepping out of the room.
For most people, moving forward under such circumstances would be psychologically taxing.
Especially with the sensation underfoot, it felt as though one was truly inside a stomach about to be digested.
Ling Mo could even glimpse strands of hair among the writhing flesh and asionally see a rolling skull¡
¡°In a scene like this, Xu Shuhan must have been scared out of her wits¡¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but think.
He walked as if he were on a casual stroll, and soon reached the stairway.
¡°If there¡¯s no movement on the fourth floor, then the real danger must be on the fifth floor¡ This staircase is like a door of life and death¡¡±
The staircase leading up was a horrifying assembly of countless sharp teeth and flesh, while the one leading down, aside from the flesh, seemed rtively safe. If you stretched out your head enough, you could even see the more normal scene below¡
Chapter 789: Man-eating Staircase
¡°This multiple-choice question is really straightforward and crude¡¡± Ling Mo remarked casually, directing his gaze upstairs.
The writhing flesh almostpletely covered the staircase, as well as the walls and ceiling. The sharp teeth emerging from the flesh reflected a cold light, continuously producing a grating ¡°creak creak¡± sound that discouraged anyone from approaching.
¡°A Man-eating Staircase¡¡±
After a brief moment of thought, Ling Mo walked toward it decisively.
¡°Isn¡¯t there the gecko option?¡± ck Silk reminded him.
¡°Don¡¯t randomly give me names! If you must, change it to something like superhero!¡±
¡°Why bother with such details¡¡±
¡°Isn¡¯t it part of a pet¡¯s duty?¡±
As Ling Mo lifted his foot, he exined, ¡°It¡¯s not that I wouldn¡¯t use it, but that method is already useless. The moment I opened the door, the opponent was aware of me¡ In that case, it¡¯s better to just walk up openly.¡±¡°You certainly have a way with words for an infiltrator,¡± ck Silk said, clicking its tongue.
¡°I¡¯m dying to know what your purpose on Earth is¡¡±
While speaking, Ling Mo¡¯s foot firmly stepped down.
Through the shared vision from Ling Mo, ck Silk clearly saw the entire scene.
As soon as the hiking boot stepped onto the staircase, the flesh below quickly sank, engulfing his entire foot. Simultaneously, several bloody vine-like objects shot out from the flesh, coiling around Ling Mo¡¯s calf like venomous snakes. One of these ¡°vines¡± reared up, exposing its serrated mouthparts right in front of Ling Mo¡¯s eyes.
Although the thing didn¡¯t emit any horrifying screams, its mere appearance and the blood continuously dripping from it were enough to give anyone goosebumps.
Not to mention it always looked ready to pounce, imposing a significant psychological impact.
¡°Didn¡¯t expect it to be this well-designed¡¡±
Suddenly restrained, Ling Mo still maintained a calm expression, as if his leg wasn¡¯t even bound. Hepletely ignored the ¡°vine.¡± ¡°Anyone trying to pass through here will fall into this flesh swamp. Then, the vines will kill and dismember the restrained person. The severed limbs will be chewed into pieces by the sharp teeth and eventually assimte into the flesh, bing part of the staircase¡ It should be something like that.¡±
¡°Are you analyzing your own fate?¡± ck Silk suddenly snapped back to attention, saying.
However, there wasn¡¯t much worry in its tone since Ling Mo¡¯s psychic fluctuation remained steady.
It¡¯s just that ck Silk couldn¡¯t quiteprehend Ling Mo¡¯s exnation.
¡°How could it be¡¡± Ling Mo¡¯s other foot stepped up, and reaching out, he grabbed the ¡°vine¡± in his hand. ¡°This is merely the oue envisioned by the opponent; it doesn¡¯t mean it will be a reality.¡±
As soon as he finished speaking, Ling Mo¡¯s fist clenched tightly.
The ¡°vine¡± immediately started to twitch, with its mouthparts repeatedly attacking Ling Mo¡¯s arm. But within a few seconds, when Ling Mo opened his hand, it had already turned to dust. Looking at Ling Mo¡¯s arm and palm, there wasn¡¯t even a scratch, not to mention any blood.
ck Silk was stunned for a moment: ¡°Wait, it¡¯s a hallucination?¡±
¡°That¡¯s right. From the corridor to here, it¡¯s all just an illusion. In reality, as long as you control yourself not to pay attention¡¡±
As he spoke, Ling Mo had already taken several steps up, with the leg that had been boundpletely unharmed.
¡°¡you can easily pass through. The other key point is not to ept this setting. Once you believe that all this is real, the sensations such as pain will manifest themselves on your body. However, this illusion, whose very existence is dubious, can only deceive mutation creatures like you. In my view, the scare factor here outweighs its practicality.¡±
Ling Mo was intentionally imparting this knowledge to ck Silk; its illusion projection, in some sense, could be considered a type of hallucination-based superpower.
Its potential for further development might be low, but at the very least, it should move beyond the realm of simple doodles!
¡°How exactly does one control themselves not to pay attention? That¡¯s the most important part and it¡¯s almost impossible!¡± ck Silk grumbled.
¡°This was simple because the purpose of creating this ce wasn¡¯t to stop me, but rather to hinder those two from earlier. Making the scene so exaggerated is to make them retreat in fear.¡± As he spoke, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but touch his chin. ¡°No wonder that woman was furious. Didn¡¯t she say this was her territory? This is like being bullied in her own home¡¡±
¡°Of all people, you have no right to say that. But how do you know they¡¯re not targeting you? Didn¡¯t you say they already noticed you?¡± ck Silk asked curiously.
¡°If they were targeting me, they would definitely use some lethal hallucination tactics, right? Like turning the downward staircase into t ground, making me step into thin air, or phasing out the wall so I crash into it¡ These are fairly straightforward methods.¡±
¡°Because it wouldn¡¯t have much practical effect¡¡±
¡°Remember when I closed the door once? That was because I realized I was encountering an illusion and wanted to verify if they would immediately change it based on the situation. As it turned out, after noticing me, they did consider changing the Illusion but at best, it was only to the extent of causing a stomach cramp¡ Most of the Illusion remained the same, so it was thrilling but safe on the fourth floor,¡± Ling Mo said confidently.
¡°A stomach cramp¡ So, they¡¯re distracted and powerless?¡±
ck Silk quickly responded, ¡°If Xu Shuhan really is upstairs, she should still be safe now since these humans haven¡¯t caught her yet!¡±
¡°Exactly¡ However, the fact that they¡¯d rather let me go in while focusing all their attention on the Fifth Floor makes me uneasy¡ It¡¯s possible they want me to walk into their trap, preparing to catch us all at once¡¡±
Ling Mo quickly ran up the stairs, his expression growing more serious.
This Illusion, while easy to see through, is just the fringes of what they¡¯ve constructed. Judging their power based on this would be a grave mistake.
Moreover, he had to deal not only with this mental ability superhuman but also with others hidden within the Illusion.
¡°However, since the Illusion works by affecting the senses, it¡¯s not entirely hopeless¡¡± Ling Mo pondered for a moment and then said to ck Silk, ¡°You guys get nearby first. If you see that man and womaning back early, try to stall them for a bit.¡±
¡°Is that all? What a waste¡¡± ck Silk said with some dissatisfaction.
¡°I¡¯ll scout the situation first. If something¡¯s off, youe in as backup. It¡¯s better than both of us walking into a trap.¡± Ling Mo exined.
As he ascended the ¡°Man-eating Staircase,¡± it grew increasingly withered. The flesh on the ground and walls seemed to be decaying and shriveling, and the ¡°vines¡± had turned into dry, twisted ropes hanging haphazardly around.
While talking, he reached the staircase leading to the Fifth Floor, standing at the edge and looking into the Corridor.
The Fifth Floor appeared pitch ck, and a stronger, pungent scent of disinfectant pungent filled the air.
The long Corridor was littered with shriveled flesh, and the doors on either side were wide open, with sticky substances clinging to the doorjambs.
There were traces of ck liquid running down the walls, and it seemed like there was something extra beneath his feet¡
However, these details were not the most important¡
What truly made Ling Mo feel eerie were the corpses hanging from the Ceiling¡
¡°Dressed in white coats or patient¡¯s gowns¡ This person¡¯s Illusion is really detailed¡ grotesque.¡±
Ling Mo stood in ce, thinking, ¡°To break the Illusion, the best way would be to directly attack the mental ability superhuman responsible for it¡ But since they noticed me first, they¡¯ll probablye for me first¡¡±
Operating within the opponent¡¯s Illusion certainly posed risks. But considering that most of their attention was likely on the first ¡°intruder,¡± they would probably just try to stall him. Still, Ling Mo wasn¡¯t nning to stake his life on this assumption; he had another n¡
¡°After all, I¡¯m half a mental ability user myself¡¡±
As he stepped into the Corridor, Ling Mo¡¯s psychic tentacles reached out.
Chapter 790: The Screaming Wall
Chapter 790: The Screaming Wall
Just as Ling Mo entered the corridor, there was sudden movement in a corner on the Fifth Floor¡
¡°The one who just broke in, his psychic power is quite something. His judgment isn¡¯t bad either¡¡± A man exhaled a puff of smoke and said.
A girl next to him asked with disinterest, ¡°Niepan?¡±
¡°I don¡¯t know about that, but he¡¯s not one of those two,¡± the man replied with some uncertainty, rubbing his temple with one hand, looking rather tired.
¡°Then just trap him for now. It¡¯s not every day we get a lead; we can¡¯t afford to let it slip,¡± the girl suddenly took on a rough tone. ¡°If he causes trouble, leave him to me.¡±
¡°No, no!¡± The man quickly responded, ¡°I¡¯ll y with him a bit. You rest, please, you must rest.¡±
¡°Make sure you handle it though¡¡± the girl reminded him.
¡°Don¡¯t worry¡ Oh! I¡¯m dizzy!¡±
Hearing the man¡¯s exmation, the girl immediately tensed up, ¡°What happened? Is there news from her?¡±¡°No¡¡± The man quickly calmed down but spoke with some excitement, ¡°I was mistaken; he¡¯s not just good, he¡¯s very strong!¡±
As he spoke, he lit another cigarette with a snap.
¡
As soon as Ling Mo entered the corridor on the Fifth Floor, he distinctly felt something different.
The dim light, and that eerie silence¡
¡°Creak¡ Creak¡¡±
His footsteps seemed intentionally amplified, and just taking a few quicker steps made it feel like someone was following him.
¡°Something¡¯s not right¡¡±
Ling Mo soon stopped. After a moment¡¯s thought, he raised his hand and knocked on the wall.
Thump!
With a muffled sound, the wall bulged slightly.
Before Ling Mo could react, a distorted, grimacing face suddenly emerged.
The face was hidden beneath theyer of the wall, its mouth wide open, biting toward Ling Mo¡¯s fingers.
Through the wall, Ling Mo could see its sharp teeth and those hollow eyes.
¡°Ah!¡± A faint scream prated through the wall.
¡°The Screaming Wall¡¡±
Ling Mo stood still, his hand remaining in ce.
¡°Snap!¡±
With a swift flick of his psychic tentacle, the face instantly shut its mouth. Then, it silently vanished¡
¡°Indeed, not only vision, but also hearing and touch are affected. Only psychic power remains unaffected.¡±
Ling Mo furrowed his brow again. The psychic tentacle could help him distinguish between illusion and reality and break the illusion in front of him, but his naked eyes were still affected.
¡°In that case, maybe you should try closing your eyes? If you cut off the visual input, you can ignore the other impacts,¡± ck Silk suggested.
¡°No need. The illusion itself is based on this hospital, so the generalyout won¡¯t change. Keeping my eyes closed wouldn¡¯t help much and would just waste time.¡±
Ling Mo shook his head and looked deeper into the corridor. ¡°I¡¯m just curious. If they want to catch someone, why make it soplicated? It seems more like a trap¡¡±
As he said this, Ling Mo felt like he had grasped something. But then, thinking of that familiar woman¡¯s voice, he immediately dismissed it.
¡°Probably not¡¡±
The number of corpses above him gradually increased. At first, Ling Mo could pick his way around the gaps, butter he had to stick close to the walls.
All he could glimpse out of the corner of his eye were dangling feet, which certainly wasn¡¯t afortable sight¡
¡°Never mind the numbers; the fact that none of these corpses have the same face is baffling¡ How much does this person love imagining corpses? In a way, it¡¯s quite impressive!¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but marvel.
¡°Looking at every corpse makes you pretty strong too¡¡± ck Silk muttered.
Creak-
After a short walk, a soft sound suddenly echoed from deep within the corridor.
It sounded like someone scratching a chalkboard with their nails-harsh and sudden.
¡°Are they really trying to stall me¡ and using such an annoying sound?¡±
As Ling Mo looked towards the sound¡¯s source, a chill ran up his spine.
No need to think; he knew something had probably set its sights on him¡
Buzz¡
At the moment he looked up, bluish-white lights suddenly flickered on.
¡°Ohe on, they even have lighting effects¡¡±
Ling Mo instinctively started to turn his head, but his attention was caught by a gaze.
Among the hanging corpses, one was staring intently at him¡
This corpse was wearing a female hospital gown, with hair draping down on both sides, and a deathly paleplexion. Its yellowish eyes were fixed on him.
After locking eyes with Ling Mo for a second, the corpse¡¯s neck suddenly jerked, making a faint snapping sound.
At the same time, its mouth slightly opened, and a raspy voice squeezed out from its throat, ¡°I¡¡±
¡°Snap!¡±
As the tentacle shot through, the female corpse immediately vanished.
¡°For a moment, I thought someone might be pretending to be a corpse to ambush me, but I guess I was overthinking it,¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°Most people can¡¯t pretend to be a corpse, and why do you sound so disappointed?¡± ck Silk asked, puzzled.
¡°If I encountered a person, I could ask them questions about the situation. If I got it wrong, I could always back out¡ However, the fact that the other side didn¡¯t use such a good opportunity means this person can¡¯t integrate living people into their illusion, or at least can¡¯t alter other living beings¡¯ appearances,¡± Ling Mo exined.
The opponent¡¯s illusion, no matter how realistic orplete, wasn¡¯t perfect.
Living people have their own psychic power and can¡¯t bepletely manipted by someone else¡¯s will, so disguising them is not easy.
Eliminating this possibility gave Ling Mo more confidence in his ability to get out safely.
As he spoke, Ling Mo had arrived at the entrance of the first ward. But after taking a look, he showed no intention of going in.
Instead, after frowning and thinking for a moment, he muttered to himself, stepped two paces to the left, and reached out his hand, pressing against the wall.
¡°Are you trying to walk through the wall?¡± ck Silk eximed.
¡°That was just a hallucination. If you believe there¡¯s a door there and walk through, you¡¯ll hit the wall. Another possibility is that you¡¯ll think you¡¯ve walked through a door but are actually just marching in ce. However, when I was on the fourth floor, I memorized the distance between each door. Even if there are slight differences, it shouldn¡¯t be too far off. If my memory fails, I can still use my tentacles to confirm the location,¡± Ling Mo thought to himself.
¡°Is that so¡¡± ck Silk responded thoughtfully.
¡°But why are you still here? Hasn¡¯t Yu Shiran taken over from you yet?¡± Ling Mo asked suddenly.
¡°She¡¯s here. We¡¯re listening together. Do you want to talk to her? Given my current state, I can create a brief connection for you two¡¡±
Before Ling Mo could say ¡®no,¡¯ Yu Shiran¡¯s voice already echoed in his mind: ¡°Sausage!¡±
The Zombie Loli¡¯s voice was quite clear, but still carried a slightly hollow tone.
This was obviously due to signal issues¡
¡°¡She sends her regards,¡± Ling Mo said, speechless.
Meanwhile, Ling Mo had mysteriously passed through the ¡°wall¡± and appeared inside a ward.
Whether it was due to a differentyout or hallucinations, this ward was muchrger than those downstairs.
A regr ward only had two or three beds, but this one had eight.
Not only that, most of the beds were separated by curtains, making it difficult to see the entire room at a nce.
The window was shut, with nothing but darkness outside. Yet, strangely, the curtains inside the room began to sway.
¡°Whimper¡ whimper¡¡±
A low sobbing sound suddenly emerged, piercing the stillness with its rity.
¡°Already failed once, and still won¡¯t give up¡¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s expression remained unchanged as he walked toward the source of the crying.
Behind the slightly swaying curtain, a figure in white, with its back to Ling Mo, crouched by a hospital bed.
Judging by the consistent heaving of its back, it was clear the sobbing wasing from this figure¡
Ling Mo nced around to ensure there were no other phantoms before turning his attention back to it.
¡°ording to the typical ghost movie clich¨¦, if I walk over now, pat the figure on the shoulder, and ask if everything¡¯s okay, I¡¯m a hundred percent likely to see a grimace¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself as he walked over and patted the figure¡¯s shoulder, ¡°You okay?¡±
¡°Hey, why did you have to ask?¡± Yu Shiran immediately responded, jumping in.
Unfortunately, before she could finish her sentence, Ling Mo¡¯s hand had already made contact.
¡°Whimper¡¡±
The white figure¡¯s sobbing abruptly stopped, and both Yu Shiran and ck Silk fell silent.
Neither this zombie nor the mutation creature had ever witnessed such a scene; they werepletely stunned.
In their understanding, humans, being prey, shouldn¡¯t behave this bizarrely¡
As the white figure braced itself on the bed and slowly stood up, Ling Mo took two steps back.
¡°Maybe it¡¯ll try to disgust me somehow. Better to keep a safe distance just in case¡¡±
As he was thinking that, the white figure turned around.
To his surprise, the appearance of this phantom was quite attractive.
Not only was it wearing a well-fitted nurse¡¯s uniform, but it also had a highly recognizable face.
¡°Isn¡¯t that that famous actress!¡± Ling Mo was taken aback.
The nurse nced at Ling Mo and wiped away her tears, ¡°Hello¡¡±
¡°Can you listen to my troubles?¡± she asked expectantly.
¡°No,¡± Ling Mo replied firmly.
¡°The patient I was taking care of died,¡± the nurse continued on her own.
¡°So this is the strategy now! Trying to stall me by telling a story?¡± Ling Mo¡¯s expression grew peculiar.
However, the nurse had already begun sobbing again, ¡°He was almost recovered, but he jumped from the second floor to spend more time with me, and shattered his dder¡¡±
Ling Mo had already prepared his tentacle, but a sh of curiosity crossed his eyes.
He watched the nurse intently for a moment and then suddenly interrupted, ¡°Are you the one who created this illusion?¡±
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Chapter 791: Watch My Ultimate Move: The Surprise Attack of the Girl
The ward fell silent immediately¡
Momentster, the nurse, who had been wearing a shocked expression, reluctantly dropped the facade and stared coldly at Ling Mo, saying, ¡°The Illusion itself represents my will, so your question isn¡¯t entirely wrong. But since you can¡¯t find ¡®me,¡¯ why not stay in a safe ce for now? Of course, you can also try to leave¡ if you can.¡±
Her words were apanied by coldughter, clearly threatening.
However, elsewhere on the Fifth Floor, a man was furiously puffing on a cigarette. ¡°Damn it, this guy doesn¡¯t y by the rules. It¡¯s been almost a year since he¡¯s seen a beautiful woman; you¡¯d think he¡¯d savor the sight a bit more. Even if he¡¯s not into beauty, didn¡¯t I tell a pretty interesting story? Haven¡¯t watched TV in a year, and he can¡¯t appreciate it? Seriously, no sense of taste¡¡±
¡°What now?¡± the girl asked.
¡°This guy is such a weirdo! I hit him with two of the biggest weaknesses of the human heart, and he¡¯s not even fazed!¡± the man said.
¡°Stop ying around,¡± the girl said exasperatedly. ¡°It¡¯s clearly your sense of aesthetics and humor that¡¯s the problem¡¡±
The man took another deep drag and exhaled a cloud of smoke, ¡°Fine, it seems the Illusion won¡¯t work¡¡±
¡°Told you pole dancing would be more effective¡¡± the girl suggested.¡°Go away, where does a kid like you learn these things¡ Besides, the Illusion is built on my imagination!¡±
¡°All you can think of are ghost stories¡¡±
¡°Stop, stop! I¡¯ve got one ultimate move left!¡± the man suddenly shouted, pping his thigh forcefully.
At the same time, Ling Mo was saying sharply, ¡°A will doesn¡¯tmunicate with me, so you¡¯re actually a real-time thought, aren¡¯t you?¡±
To Ling Mo, creating Illusions was much like dreaming, except the dreamer had psychic power strong enough to influence others and could remain outside of their own dream.
The stronger the power, the more realistic the Illusion, and the deeper the influence on others.
However, the progress of the dreamer and the dream infiltrator isn¡¯t synchronized. The dream seen by the others might have been created earlier, while the dreamer¡¯s thoughts have already moved on. On the other hand, the dreamer might appear in any part of the Illusion at any time, altering it as they wish and thus affecting the dream infiltrator.
The nurse¡¯s Phantom was just like this-its appearance was suspicious.
Based on the person¡¯s previous habits, this nurse should have been a creepy ¡°ghost¡±¡
Telling a story about dying from a dder rupture suddenly seemed like a makeshift idea¡
¡°Losing control of their dder before dying, how does that even happen?¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but think. ¡°But their attention suddenly shifted to me, which means they¡¯re mainly trying to trap the other person¡ or have they already caught them?¡±
¡°No, if they had already caught them, they wouldn¡¯t be dragging me along¡¡±
With this thought, Ling Mo felt a bit more at ease and his expression towards the nurse also became much calmer. ¡°It¡¯s fine if you don¡¯t admit it, I just wanted to say¡¡±
Before he could finish his sentence, Ling Mo suddenly felt a chill from behind, immediately turning his head to look.
The nurse¡¯s face, however, showed a sinister smile as she suddenly lunged at Ling Mo.
¡°The Illusion may not work, but this ce is filled with my psychic power. Didn¡¯t you know that?¡±
The nurseughed maniacally, her bodypletely twisted and her head erged, her red lips open as if she were about to swallow Ling Mo whole.
The wall behind Ling Mo began to move toward him.
¡°A psychic shock?¡± Ling Mo immediately realized.
So powerful!
Apart from the incredibly realistic Illusion, it also had the ability to deliver psychic shocks¡
If someone got lost in the Illusion, a few continuous shocks would be enough to render them incapable of resistance. Once the Illusion was lifted, he could easily stab them to death with a knife.
¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll just make you lie down for a bit. I have some important matters to attend to, and once I¡¯m done, we can continue our game¡¡±
The nurse¡¯sugh turned into that of a man¡¯s, clearly smug and satisfied¡
¡°Damn, turns out he¡¯s a pervert¡¡±
As Ling Mo shouted this, the nurse¡¯s form almost dispersed.
¡°That¡¯s called tactics!¡±
The nurse lunged down, and at the same time, the wall smashed toward Ling Mo.
At the critical moment, Ling Mo made a bizarre leap backward, and in the next instant, he appeared at the side of the ward.
As he decisively darted out, the nurse collided with the wall with an angry roar¡
¡°Did it self-destruct?¡± Yu Shiran asked excitedly.
¡°Of course not, that¡¯s all his own psychic power, just expended a bit. But I didn¡¯t expect him to suddenly go berserk, I hadn¡¯t finished talking.¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°What did you want to say?¡± ck Silk asked curiously.
¡°I was going to say that I¡¯m just passing through¡ just taking a look around and then leaving.¡± Ling Mo replied.
¡°I don¡¯t believe that¡ And besides, they¡¯re all from Niepan, aren¡¯t you going to suppress the enemy a bit?¡± ck Silk¡¯sugh carried a hint of mischief.
Ling Mo twitched his mouth: ¡°Depending on the situation¡ They have more people. But it seems there aren¡¯t many left in the Illusion. Maybe it¡¯s not what I thought.¡±
¡°What do you mean¡ Wait, those two are back!¡± ck Silk suddenly shouted and then fell silent.
Ling Mo knew that ck Silk was stalling for time, so he moved even faster.
By now, he was back in the Corridor, and as soon as he steadied himself, he released his psychic tentacle.
The probe at this moment was quite opportunistic; the opponent had just experienced a significant drain and hadn¡¯t anticipated that he would choose this moment tounch a psychic probe¡
The initial release of the tentacle only gave the impression of a potential psychic attack, but the probing aspect remained hidden.
Even though the opponent was on guard, at this moment, they couldn¡¯t really fight back.
¡°Got it!¡±
The special psychic light cluster was quickly located, and Ling Mo immediately showed a hint of joy.
Although the probability of Xu Shuhan being here was quite high, Ling Mo had considered the possibility of a ¡°wrong door into the enemy¡¯sir¡± scenario¡
Judging from the psychic fluctuation, Xu Shuhan¡¯s condition couldn¡¯t be worse.
However, her movement speed was incredibly fast, which might be why the opponent hadn¡¯t caught her yet, despite trapping her here.
Seeing the opponent¡¯s leisurely pace, it was likely they only intended to exhaust her or make her emotionally copse¡
¡°Too bad she¡¯s a zombie. You can¡¯t exhaust her to death¡ But she seems even faster than before, and it¡¯s only been a short while,¡± Ling Mo thought in surprise.
Taking advantage of the opponent¡¯s momentarypse, Ling Mo sped up and charged toward the Light Cluster.
Meanwhile, a chaotic mess of things shed by his naked eyes¡
A corpse suddenly dropped from the Ceiling, an arm shot out from the gap of a door, and a ¡°ghost¡± head emerged from the floor¡
As Ling Mo stepped over the ¡°ghost¡± head, the bald head actually let out a ¡°Wow.¡±
¡°Wow, this guy reacts quickly!¡± The man holding his head said, pausing his smoking.
¡°Wait, he¡¯s probing here! He¡¯s trying to mess with me!¡±
The man was momentarily stunned and said, ¡°No, this guy can¡¯t be from Niepan! If he were from Niepan, he¡¯d at most try to get a foothold, not go all-in.¡±
The girl immediately stood up, ¡°If he¡¯s not from Niepan, then¡ Huh? He¡¯s with that crazy woman!¡±
¡°Probably¡¡± the man thought, his expression suddenly bing quite interesting.
When he turned his head, the room was already empty, with only an open door left¡
¡°Hey, didn¡¯t they never enter my Illusion before?¡± the man muttered to himself.
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¡°Not nning to stop me?¡± A hint of doubt shed through Ling Mo¡¯s mind as he charged forward.
However, he soon realized that the opponent seemed to have released something extraordinary¡
¡°Bang!¡±
With a muffled sound, Ling Mo watched as the wall beside him suddenly cracked, and a girl jumped out from within¡
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Chapter 792: The Killer in Girl Form
¡°Ah!¡±
A girl burst through the wall, letting out a sharp scream.
In the rush, Ling Mo didn¡¯t catch a clear look at her appearance but was startled by the scene.
¡°Judging by the way she appeared, she¡¯s clearly taking a violent route, but that scream is quite eerie¡ Is this really his most powerful Phantom?¡±
In just an instant, Ling Mo had already made a judgment in his mind.
This girl¡ she¡¯s likely a bloodthirsty, psychotic killer!
¡°First, an awakened female corpse, then a transformed nurse, and now a killer in girl form¡ Things are really getting more troublesome¡¡±
At this moment, Ling Mo was still sprinting, not too far from Xu Shuhan¡¯s location.
¡°But in the end, he¡¯s still using psychic attack? If that¡¯s the case, then let¡¯s go head to head!¡±Though the opponent seemed to have endless tactics, if you see through the essence, dealing with it wouldn¡¯t be too difficult.
Ling Mo didn¡¯t slow down. Several psychic tentacles had already ¡°whooshed¡± out, aiming at the girl who had yet tond.
His approach was rather violent¡ First, use the tentacles to offset some of her psychic power, and then crash into her directly with his psychic light cluster.
In terms of psychic power, Ling Mo considered himself not weak, and even if the opponent was strong, she had just experienced some exhaustion.
Moreover, her psychic power was also scattered throughout the entire Illusion, she wouldn¡¯t be able to gather much.
With this calction, Ling Mo was confident this collision wouldn¡¯t be a problem!
¡°Get out of my way!¡±
With Ling Mo¡¯s angry shout, the girl¡¯s scream abruptly stopped. She turned her head in mid-air and said, ¡°Brother¡¡±
¡°Spare me! Do you really think I¡¯ll fall for this just because you swapped into a girl¡¯s skin?¡±
Ling Mo felt a chill, his psychic tentacle had already shot straight at the girl: ¡°I¡¯ll blow you up!¡±
But at that moment, the girl¡¯s hair was blown back behind her ears.
In the dim light, a face showing both shock and joy was revealed.
¡°Wait¡ this face seems familiar¡¡±
Just as that thought popped into Ling Mo¡¯s mind, the tentacle had already made contact.
The result was somewhat different from what he had expected-
The girl let out a brief scream as her body plummeted from mid-air.
¡°She¡¯s not a Phantom after all!¡±
At the same time, Ling Mo¡¯s body was crashing towards her¡
¡°Boom!¡±
The area was immediately filled with dust and debris.
Although it was an Illusion, when the dust rose from the ground, it mirrored reality quite closely.
Ling Mo covered his mouth and nose, starting to get a vague understanding.
¡°Is the opponent starting to lessen the Illusion¡¯s impact?¡± He wondered, ncing around as he propped himself up against a wall.
At the moment of the impending collision, Ling Mo used his Tentacle to forcibly twist his body, avoiding a direct impact.
However, the fact that the opponent was a living person was too unexpected. Although Ling Mo had managed to change direction, he almost crashed into the wall due to inertia.
But avoiding disaster was better than crashing. The girl wasn¡¯t so lucky.
After taking a direct psychic shock from Ling Mo, her mind went nk for a moment.
It was only when she hit the ground with a ¡°thud¡± that she let out a groan of pain instinctively.
¡°Hey¡¡± Ling Mo took a few steps forward, observing the girl while calling out.
The girl struggled to prop herself up, woozily saying, ¡°I¡ why are you¡ are you trying to hit me again¡¡±
¡°She really seems familiar?¡±
Ling Mo was puzzled. He didn¡¯t expect to meet a familiar face in Niepan¡
¡°If she¡¯s a Phantom, it¡¯s normal to impersonate someone I know¡¡±
He stepped closer and asked, ¡°Who are you?¡±
¡°You¡ you don¡¯t recognize me¡¡± The girl shook her head vigorously, then suddenly lifted her head with a raised voice, ¡°You¡¯re so mean!¡±
Ling Mo was taken aback for a moment, and the two stared at each other¡
A few secondster¡
¡°Wang Lin?¡± Ling Mo asked tentatively.
The girl blinked and then, in a dyed reaction, said, ¡°Why is it a question!¡±
¡°It¡¯s really you¡ But with the way you look now, recognizing you is already a miraculous feat for me¡¡± Ling Mo said with some surprise but a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.
Although this unexpected reunion made him feel quite surprised, seeing Wang Lin again brought a bit of happiness to Ling Mo.
¡°Xia Na has already awakened her humanized personality, she¡¯ll be very happy to see Wang Lin again¡¡± With this thought, Ling Mo was about to activate Vision Sharing with Xia Na. But just as the idea crossed his mind, he suddenly paused.
Why is Wang Lin here? Wasn¡¯t she with that armed police squad?
In that moment, many questions flooded Ling Mo¡¯s mind, and he temporarily suppressed the idea of Vision Sharing.
¡°What do you mean¡¡± The girl nced at Ling Mo in confusion, then raised her hand to touch her face following his gaze.
¡°Ah!¡± A scream echoed through the corridor once more¡
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As Ling Mo recognized Wang Lin, the Illusion in this area began to copse.
This sight indicated that the superhuman constructing the Illusion was retracting their will and actively letting the mental energy dissipate.
However, the retraction of will is a gradual process, so the copse of the Illusion wasn¡¯t immediate.
With constant screams, the flesh-bound walls began to peel away first.
After the outermostyer disintegrated, countless ck shadows burst out from within the walls.
These shadows screeched as they flew towards both ends of the corridor, some even almost colliding with Ling Mo.
But Ling Mo merely controlled a Tentacle to weave back and forth, standing unharmed in his original spot.
Immediately afterwards, the sticky substance beneath his feet began to dissolve, transforming from a pitch-ck gtinous form into a liquid, then seemingly absorbed by the ground, disappearingpletely.
¡°Swish swish swish¡¡±
Numerous ck fragments continuously fell from the ceiling, vanishing just before they hit the ground.
The hanging corpses suddenly opened their eyes and exploded amidst screams¡
¡°This Illusion¡¯s destruction¡ what a hassle.¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but mutter.
Wang Lin harrumphed twice but didn¡¯t say a word.
By then, Ling Mo had already helped her to stand up, and as the Illusion fell apart, a small door appeared behind the peeling wall.
From the looks of it, this was the ¡°wall gap¡± Wang Lin had jumped out of.
¡°There¡¯s actually a storage room here¡¡±
Theyout of the wards on the Fifth Floor was indeed different from the other floors. Without prior knowledge, Ling Mo found it really difficult to discover this small space.
The door was barely wide enough for one person to pass through, and unless Ling Mo searched inch by inch, he would most likely miss it.
At this moment, a man was sitting on a bucket inside the storage room, smoking a cigarette. His eyes, encircled with dark circles, were attempting to look calm as he stared at Ling Mo.
However, his pale face and trembling hands betrayed the fact that he was greatly overexerted.
He forced a faint smile and asked, ¡°You¡¯re Ling Mo? When Wang Lin described you, I didn¡¯t think you were that strong, but you really surprised me¡ Not only did you ignore my Illusion, you weren¡¯t even affected in the final moments¡¡±
¡°And the other one?¡± Ling Mo interrupted him directly.
The man let out a long puff of smoke and said, ¡°The woman? I¡¯ve stopped affecting her and just temporarily trapped her there. Are you two together? Don¡¯t worry, I didn¡¯t directly interact with her, nor did I use the Illusion to harm her¡¡±
As he spoke, the man nodded towards the exhausted Wang Lin with his chin and said, ¡°She heard that woman calling your name, so she brought her up. My intention was to capture her, but she was too fast, so I had to use the Illusion to trap her¡¡±
¡°You trapped her to capture herter?¡± Ling Mo frowned and asked.
¡°No, I just wanted her to voluntarily provide some information.¡± Wang Lin answered this time, cutting him off.
She leaned weakly against the wall, looking rather dejected, and asked glumly, ¡°What, you don¡¯t want to see me?¡±
¡°You mistook her for my enemy?¡± Ling Mo asked again, ¡°Otherwise, the first thing to try should have been a conversation?¡±
Wang Lin instinctively wanted to nod, but under Ling Mo¡¯s gaze, she eventually pursed her lips, averted her eyes, and softly murmured, ¡°Because I didn¡¯t know her¡¡±
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Chapter 793: Ive Become a Glutton
Although Wang Lin¡¯s tone was somewhat stiff, after she finished speaking, she couldn¡¯t help but nce at Ling Mo with a hint of guilt.
It had been half a year since theyst met, and Ling Mo¡¯s appearance hadn¡¯t changed much. His hair had only grown a bit longer, and his figure had be slightly more robust.
What was strange, however, was that although his image hadn¡¯t changed much, he somehow gave off a different vibe¡
She hadn¡¯t noticed it earlier, but taking a closer look now, Wang Lin immediately sensed the difference¡
¡°How should I put it? He used to always seem burdened, but now he looks a lot more rxed¡ Even his eyes are brighter¡ Just by looking at his appearance, he doesn¡¯t seem threatening at all¡¡±
As soon as Wang Lin thought this, she suddenly let out a cold chuckle in her mind, and then she erupted in an outburst: ¡°But¡ it¡¯s all an illusion! He¡¯s definitely more detestable now! Finally reunited with your long-lost sister-inw and not even shedding a tear of joy is one thing, but that ¡®Oh, you¡¯re still alive?¡¯ look on your face, I could tolerate that. But the first thing you did was throw me to the ground!¡±
¡°Setting aside the family ties, even if we were just acquaintances, meeting again and still being alive in this world is a rare and precious chance, you jerk!¡±
¡°A beast in human form! Insane! A wolf in sheep¡¯s clothing!¡¡±
¡°¡¡±¡°Huff¡¡±
Throughout this process, Wang Lin¡¯s expression shifted from apprehensive to calm, then as if she were angry, her face flushed red. She pursed her lips, gritting her teeth, and finally let out a sigh of relief¡ All this time, she hadn¡¯t made a sound¡
Ling Mo looked at her in puzzlement and asked, ¡°Are you still feeling dizzy?¡±
¡°Huh?¡± Wang Lin immediately snapped back to reality.
¡°I mean your head¡¡± Ling Mo rified.
Wang Lin quickly waved her hand and replied, ¡°It¡¯s alright! Almost back to normal! But¡ aren¡¯t you angry?¡± She shrank her neck slightly, looking at Ling Mo in surprise, with one hand instinctively shielding herself.
Wang Lin still remembered clearly how Ling Mo had treated her in the past¡
¡°I noticed you looked really tense¡¡± Wang Lin added softly.
¡°Of course, I was tense. Couldn¡¯t just leave you lying there.¡± Ling Mo chuckled, then suddenly asked, ¡°What, are you jealous on your sister¡¯s behalf?¡±
Ling Mo could see through Wang Lin¡¯s little thoughts at a nce¡
However, when he asked this, Wang Lin¡¯s expression immediately became a bit uneasy. She muttered, ¡°Who¡¯s being jealous for her?¡± After a pause, she asked again with a face full of displeasure, ¡°So¡ how¡¯s she doing now?¡±
¡°She¡¯s doing well.¡± Ling Mo replied.
¡°Oh¡¡±
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Wang Lin stared expectantly for a while, but nothing more was said.
She bit her lip and finally asked awkwardly, ¡°That¡¯s¡ it?¡±
¡°Yes.¡± Ling Mo nodded.
¡°¡¡±
You¡¯re doing this on purpose! Definitely on purpose!
Wang Lin was instantly a bit frantic.
It had been half a year, and she missed Xia Na for sure.
Ling Mo¡¯s simple answer, paired with his meaningful expression, clearly hinted at something.
But she couldn¡¯t muster the courage to lower her pride and ask further details¡
After a moment of internal struggle, Wang Lin turned her head away. With a cold snort, she said, ¡°Fine, don¡¯t tell me!¡±
¡°Pride and self-inflicted suffering¡¡± Ling Mo sighed.
¡°Say what you will¡ Aren¡¯t you even curious about me? We¡¯re family, after all. Don¡¯t be too excessive!¡± Wang Lin rolled her eyes.
To her surprise, Ling Mo¡¯s expression suddenly became serious, and in a grave tone, he said, ¡°There are too many questions to ask. Let¡¯s discuss themter.¡± He then turned his gaze towards the one with dark circles and said, ¡°I¡¯ll go get the others first.¡±
¡°You guys catch up. I¡¯m all ears.¡± The one with dark circles was watching with keen interest and replied.
¡°We¡¯ve got plenty of time. We¡¯ll have a good talkter.¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°True. You go ahead; I¡¯ll clear the way here.¡± The one with dark circles nodded.
¡°One more thing¡ Stop wasting your psychic power.¡± Ling Mo added before leaving.
The one with dark circles froze for a moment, then silently lowered his head and took a deep drag¡
As soon as he dispelled the illusion, he did exaggerate the scene a bit, hoping to cause Ling Mo some trouble¡ Although his attempt failed, fortunately, Ling Mo didn¡¯t make a big deal out of it or hold any grudges¡ Now that Ling Mo suddenly gave him a reminder, it was clear he wasn¡¯t dwelling on the matter but was honestly giving a friendly warning¡
But why did that make it feel even more frustrating?
When someone goes through effort, you should at least respond!
Follow his advice? That would mean admitting his own failure. But if he didn¡¯t follow it, wouldn¡¯t that be asking for humiliation?
It was a dilemma¡
After Ling Mo¡¯s figure disappeared into the distance, the one with dark circles muttered in a muffled voice, ¡°Is he really your brother-inw?¡±
Wang Lin was still pondering the meaning behind Ling Mo¡¯s previous words and absentmindedly replied, ¡°Of course¡¡±
¡°He doesn¡¯t match your description at all¡¡± The one with dark circles mumbled, ¡°Leaving aside the shameless and ruthless part, at least in terms of strength, you definitely didn¡¯t tell the truth. He¡¯s nowhere near easy to crush; he¡¯s on par with me! And you said you¡¯d beat him up to settle the score, but he tossed you into the dirt before you even got a clear look at him¡¡±
¡°Do you have a death wish?¡±
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After re-entering the illusion, Ling Mo immediately released his psychic tentacle.
He had already been locking onto Xu Shuhan, and now, confirming her location, he began to move closer.
The illusion also started to slowly copse, and the further he went, the more it felt like walking through a trembling ruin.
Themotion this time was indeed much smaller, but watching everything around him suddenly shatter in silence was still a staggering visual impact.
This level of disruption was nothing to Ling Mo, but for Xu Shuhan, deeply caught in the illusion, it must have been a nightmare¡
However, as her five senses gradually broke free from the illusion¡¯s influence, Xu Shuhan¡¯s psychic fluctuation began to stabilize bit by bit.
¡°Just underwent mutation and now facing psychic trauma, who knows if it¡¯s a blessing or a curse¡¡±
With this thought, Ling Mo stopped in front of a door.
Creak-
As soon as he pushed the door open, a dark shadow leapt towards him.
¡°Wait-¡°
¡°Bang!¡±
Xu Shuhan¡¯s speed was indeed terrifying. Before Ling Mo could even finish his word, he was mmed solidly into the doorframe.
¡°So fast!¡±
Ling Mo felt a tightness in his chest, as if he had been hit by a high-speed train and crushed against the wall.
Though Xu Shuhan was incredibly fast, her strength was limited. This pounce wasn¡¯t meant to take a bite out of him.
¡°Ling Mo¡¡±
Host Xu lifted her head cautiously, close to tears, and said, ¡°Help me¡¡±
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After a minute, Xu Shuhan finally calmed down under Ling Mo¡¯s soothing words.
But before they could exchange more than a few words, she suddenly stared nkly at Ling Mo.
Before Ling Mo could ask, this newly-transformed zombie impatiently grabbed his sleeve and mumbled, ¡°Food, give me food!¡±
¡°Stop touching me¡¡± Ling Mo said.
After swallowing the virus gel, Xu Shuhan contentedly hugged her stomach and slid down the wall to squat on the floor.
¡°Ah¡ feels so good.¡±
Ling Mo watched her for a moment and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°That¡¯s it?¡±
¡°What?¡± Xu Shuhan looked up, puzzled.
¡°Don¡¯t you feel any abnormalities in your body?¡± Ling Mo¡¯s brow furrowed.
Based on his ¡°feeding¡± experiences, whenmon zombies devour virus gel, they usually exhibit fever and frenzy due to the massive absorption of the virus.
Xu Shuhan¡¯s remarkably calm demeanor struck Ling Mo as abnormal.
¡°Really?¡±
Xu Shuhan concentrated, trying to sense any changes, then her expression suddenly sank.
¡°What is it?¡± Ling Mo asked quickly.
¡°Now that you mention it¡ I feel like I¡¯ve lost something really important¡¡± Xu Shuhan murmured.
Seeing her expression, Ling Mo somewhat understood. He sighed, reached out, and patted her shoulder. ¡°You¡¯ll get used to it¡¡±
¡°Easier said than done¡¡± Xu Shuhan sat on the floor, wrapping her arms around her knees and resting her head on them. ¡°I can¡¯t turn back into a human, and now I¡¯m just a glutton¡¡±
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Chapter 794: Even Zombies Need Hobbies
¡°I can see that¡¡± Ling Mo agreed, nodding his head.
Xu Shuhan had turned into a glutton, but that wasn¡¯t the main issue. The key problem was that what she ate was useless to her.
This was quite a headache. Even the virus gel had no effect on her-how could she possibly evolve?
Moreover, her physical condition was somewhat different from what Ling Mo had expected. She wasn¡¯t very strong, but she was fast. No zombie was like this when they first mutated.
Zombies were always much stronger than humans from the moment they mutated. Amon zombie could utilize 100% of a human¡¯s strength, while humans could reach at most 75%, and that was after long-term training. In fact, for ordinary people, using 60% of their strength was already quite impressive.
Additionally, 75% was only a theoretical limit for non-mutated humans. Once this number was exceeded, muscle atrophy would ur, but zombies didn¡¯t have this problem. Only Enhancement ability superhumans, whose bodies had been modified by mutation viruses, could perfectly stimte their physical functions like zombies, or even explode with strength beyond their own limits in a short time. However, most Enhancement ability superhumans could only apply this strength to a specific limb, as though this potential was locked there.
Ling Mo guessed that this was probably why superhumans, although they also had the virus inside them, were not infected.
In reality, so-called superhumans were simply people who had undergone partial mutation. Enhancement ability superhumans had mutations in certain parts of their bodies, while mental ability superhumans had mutations in their brains¡
Before her mutation, Xu Shuhan had also been an Enhancement ability superhuman, but after mutation, this ability should have been overridden¡¡°I remember¡ you weren¡¯t known for your speed before, right?¡± Ling Mo suddenly asked.
Xu Shuhan nodded, puzzled. ¡°Yeah¡¡±
¡°So now, when you move, how does your body feel?¡± Ling Mo asked again.
Xu Shuhan¡¯s mutation had another significant meaning for Ling Mo. It was to verify the possibility of zombies recovering their humanity-or at least partially regaining their emotions. So his questions, although seemingly a bit anxious, were quite reasonable.
Xu Shuhan clearly didn¡¯t understand Ling Mo¡¯s intention. She bit her lip and pondered for a while before slowly replying, ¡°How should I put it¡ I feel¡ very light, as if I have no weight at all¡ My feet are very flexible, almost like I don¡¯t feel myself using them¡ Oh, right!¡± she suddenly eximed, ¡°If I move for too long, I get very hungry! Extremely hungry!¡±
¡°A lighter body and enhanced feet¡¡± Ling Mo nodded thoughtfully. ¡°It seems different frommon zombies. Her condition seems more like a super-enhanced version of an Enhancement ability superhuman. Not only are her legs strengthened, but her body has also adjusted ordingly. As for the intense hunger¡ that must be due to excessive energy consumption. So the virus gel just replenished her consumed energy but wasn¡¯t enough for her to reach evolution¡ Huh, she really is a super glutton¡¡±
He handed her another piece of gel and asked, ¡°So, what are your thoughts now? Do you feel any different from when you were human?¡±
¡°I¡¡± Xu Shuhan seemed hesitant to answer but her gaze fixed on the gel.
¡°I don¡¯t know¡¡± she licked her lips and said.
Ling Mo nodded, ¡°I see¡ Let me ask you differently. You don¡¯t seem to want to eat me and even appear resistant. Why is that?¡±
¡°Well¡ I¡¯m not sure how to exin it¡ I just feel it would be terrifying?¡± Xu Shuhan replied, ¡°Actually, I¡¯m not too sure. When I see you, I want to eat you, but there¡¯s a voice in my head shouting ¡®no¡¯¡ She shouts so loudly that it annoys me, and I always feel like it¡¯s another version of me.¡±
¡°What!¡±
Ling Mo almost burst out. He looked at Xu Shuhan in shock and asked, ¡°Are you developing a split personality too?¡±
If that were the case, it would indeed be quite amusing!
¡°Ah? Of course not¡¡± Xu Shuhan shook her head and said, ¡°I just feel like my thoughts are a bit inconsistent¡ How to put it, it¡¯s like having two different perspectives on the same thing. But overall, I know that I still retain parts of being human¡¡±
¡°So, in other words, you still have some human judgment on certain matters, understanding how to view them from a human perspective, but you don¡¯t have the corresponding emotions yourself¡ In the end, emotions didn¡¯t remain¡¡± Ling Mo sighed deeply. Although it was different from Xia Na¡¯s situation, Ling Mo felt even heavier in his heart.
Still a failure¡
But at this moment, Xu Shuhan looked at Ling Mo with some surprise and then added, ¡°However, I do feel fear. I can experience terror and feel a sense of relief afterward, like a burden has been lifted, at least my heart doesn¡¯t beat as fast.¡± As she said this, she suddenly smiled, and this smile was different from before-less heavy and more pure¡
¡°This¡ doesn¡¯t seem too bad.¡± Xu Shuhan concluded for herself.
After she finished speaking, she seemed much more rxed, but Ling Mo was plunged into shock.
She retained¡ fear?!
Fear, as an emotion, is something only humans and creatures possess. Zombies and mutation beasts, due to the virus transformation, only retained the desire for killing and evolution, developing their own set of ¡°emotions¡± based on these instincts. But within this new set of ¡°emotions,¡± fear remained absent¡
Xu Shuhan still felt fear and understood terror, indicating that she had sessfully retained a human emotion!
Even if it¡¯s just one, it¡¯s a huge sess!
Ling Mo almost instinctively pulled out a cigarette. After several attempts, he couldn¡¯t light it¡
¡°You¡ you seem to be¡ shaking?¡± Xu Shuhan asked curiously.
¡°It¡¯s nothing¡ It¡¯s nothing¡¡±
Ling Mo took a deep breath, burying his head in his hands. A few secondster, he suddenly lifted his head.
There really is hope!
¡°It really is possible¡¡± Ling Mo muttered to himself again¡
Xu Shuhan looked at him and remained silent for a moment. Given her current condition, she didn¡¯t quite understand why Ling Mo was acting this way. However, seeing the growing brightness in his eyes and the genuine smile on his face, she vaguely realized that it was best to let him have some quiet time.
After a while, Ling Mo¡¯s expression returned to its usual calm. However, his gaze now seemed to reflect a stronger conviction.
¡°Are you¡ feeling better now?¡± Xu Shuhan cautiously asked.
¡°I was never unwell.¡± Ling Mo replied with a smile.
¡°Really? I thought¡ I scared you when I said I could feel fear.¡± Xu Shuhan probed. That seemed to be the only exnation she coulde up with¡
¡°This is a good thing! I should congratte you.¡± Ling Mo said sincerely.
¡°Why? I don¡¯t want to feel fear at all!¡± Xu Shuhan eximed, her eyes wide. As a zombie, having a smaller than average courage hardly seemed like something to celebrate!
Ling Mo was momentarily taken aback and then quickly understood.
Right, humans have many emotions, but she happened to retain fear¡
It¡¯s one thing for a person to be timid; after all, caution can prevent many mishaps¡
But for a zombie to be timid¡ Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but find it a bit absurd. If she wasn¡¯t careful, she might end up scaring herself.
¡°Uh¡ you don¡¯t need to worry about it too much. Consider it part of your personality,¡± Ling Mo consoled.
He lit his cigarette and asked, ¡°When you were escaping, you seemed overly frightened, but you became calm inside the illusion. Your thinking also appears clearer now¡¡±
Ling Mo vaguely felt that Xu Shuhan had somehow turned misfortune into a blessing, which made him even more curious about the world inside the illusion.
¡°Do you want to hear about it?¡± Xu Shuhan asked, somewhat surprised.
¡°Go ahead, tell me. I need to confirm a few things anyway,¡± Ling Mo thought for a moment and said.
Yu Shiran and the others had already engaged that man and woman, buying them some time for now.
But why was Wang Lin with Niepan¡¯s people? Ling Mo wanted to understand this indirectly first.
As Wang Lin was Xia Na¡¯s younger female cousin, Ling Mo naturally ced some trust in her. But he had absolutely no idea about the situation with the person with the dark circles.
Listening to just one side of the story, Ling Mo found it hard to ascertain the truth. It was better to start by probing Xu Shuhan.
Considering his current hostile rtionship with Niepan, he had to be cautious¡
Xu Shuhan licked her lips and suddenly extended her hand, ¡°Give me another piece.¡±
¡°¡Your appetite is really something else¡¡± Ling Momented as he took out another piece and handed it to her, ¡°It¡¯s a good thing that there¡¯s only one zombie like you born in a year, or the zombie hordes wouldn¡¯t afford to feed you¡¡±
¡°If you keep talking like that, I won¡¯t say anything,¡± Xu Shuhan warned.
¡°Heh¡ You¡¯ve mutated, yet you still have a temper¡¡± Ling Mo chuckled.
Xu Shuhan then began to rummage through her clothes. After a moment, she pulled out a recorder.
¡°When I was human¡ I really liked this, didn¡¯t I?¡± she asked Ling Mo uncertainly.
¡°Seems like it¡¡± Ling Mo responded.
Xu Shuhan smiled casually, ¡°I think even as a zombie, one should have hobbies. But aside from eating, I can¡¯t think of anything else I want to do, so I might as well pick up my human hobbies.¡±
With that, she pressed the start button of the recorder and ceremoniously cleared her throat.
¡°Today is my first day as a mutated zombie¡ And I got lost¡ While foraging¡ No, while searching for the human Ling Mo, I entered a hospital. Here, I experienced the first significant event since my transformation¡¡±
Chapter 795: Illusion Experience Journal
In the spacious ward, Xu Shuhan spoke softly, her sweet voice carrying a hint of maism, reminiscent of ate-night radio station that captivates listeners¡
¡°When I stepped into the hallway, I had a vague feeling that there was someone ahead. Maybe it was because I was so hungry that I didn¡¯t think much about it at the time; instead, I got excited¡ Even though you¡¯re not a zombie, you know that feeling of emptiness like your stomach has been hollowed out? Especially when you¡¯re so hungry that it gnaws at your insides, and food is right in front of you¡ I was so thrilled that I hurried to catch up while shouting¡¡±
¡°Ling Mo?¡±
On the dimly lit staircase, Xu Shuhan clutched the handrail as she walked upward, continuing to call out.
The path ahead was pitch dark, but through her eyes, it was as if she was wearing Infrared Night Vision Goggles, except the light was red instead of green¡
At a nce, she could see numerous old ck bloodstains lingering on the filthy steps, with some suspiciously solidified substances swaying slightly on the edges.
The walls were dotted with ck marks, some of which were clearly the deep scratches left by fingernails, dragging long, dark streaks that abruptly vanished.
Just by looking at these, it wasn¡¯t hard to imagine what had happened in this hospital.
Especially for Xu Shuhan at that moment, she would see the bloodstains and immediately conjure images of terrified people being torn apart.Blood sttering, limbs scattered, and Xu Shuhan¡¯s heartbeat quickened in response¡
¡°No, no¡ I don¡¯t want to think about it!¡±
Her gaze moved upward with her steps, finally noticing something different on the staircase.
It was a barely visible footprint. It looked quite fresh but was slightly blurred at the edges, obviously left while in motion.
Just by looking at these features, it was impossible to identify whose print it was.
Yet Xu Shuhan immediately derived a piece of information from it: Ling Mo was indeed up there!
¡°Ling Mo?¡±
She stared at the footprint for a moment before lifting her head in delight.
And just as she looked up, she caught a glimpse of a shadow.
That shadow flickered at the corner up ahead, as if it had been hiding there, peeping at her¡
¡°Don¡¯t¡ don¡¯t run away!¡±
Xu Shuhan was getting anxious. She picked up her pace and chased after the shadow.
Soon, she heard faint footsteps. The sound wasing from upstairs.
As the distance between them closed, the pursuer also quickened their pace.
With their differing paces, the chase brought them quickly to the Fifth Floor¡
¡°Where did they go?¡±
Standing in the corridor, Xu Shuhan looked around in bewilderment.
She was sure she had seen the shadow again on the stairs leading to the fifth floor¡
Even if it was just the corner of a garment, it meant she was getting closer!
¡°Come out!¡± Xu Shuhan was getting impatient and a bit scared.
In the silent, dark corridor, she was the only one standing there, with the staircase behind her yawning like a ck hole¡
When she called out, the corridor echoed her voice¡
The floor and walls here also bore plenty of old bloodstains, and for the ravenous Xu Shuhan, these marks were as tempting as pictures of food drawn on paper¡
¡°Ling Mo, where are you? Come out!¡± Xu Shuhan continued to shout.
And then she saw the shadow again¡
This time, it appeared at the far end of the corridor. As she looked, the shadow turned and entered a ward.
¡°Wait!¡±
¡°Tap, tap, tap¡¡±
The clear sound of footsteps echoed again, and soon, Xu Shuhan reached the ward¡¯s doorway.
The door was ajar, and she could faintly hear voices from inside¡
Peeking through the gap, she saw no one.
¡°Ling Mo, is that you?¡±
Xu Shuhan called out while gently pushing the door open.
Creak-
For some reason, the shadow had entered silently, but now the door creaked as if it were rusty¡
The sound inexplicably filled Xu Shuhan with dread, but thoughts of food kept her going¡
As the door fully opened, the room¡¯s interior came into view.
¡°How could it be¡¡±
But behind the door was not theyout of a ward, but a pitch-dark room.
Puzzled, she stepped inside, but after only a few steps, she suddenly heard a dull thud behind her.
¡°Ah!¡±
Xu Shuhan instantly turned around, only to be horrified to find¡ the door was gone!
Not only that, but the red glimmer in her eyes seemed to have dimmed, leaving everything as mere vague silhouettes.
¡°What¡¯s going on¡¡±
Xu Shuhan stood bewildered for a couple of seconds before hurriedly turning back around.
In that instant, a person was already standing right in front of her!
This person had appeared silently, and the distance between them was no more than a few inches¡
¡°Ah!¡±
As Xu Shuhan screamed, the person started speaking.
¡°Are you prepared?¡± he asked, showing a set of slightly yellowed teeth, his eyes filled with a sinister glint¡
Instinctively, Xu Shuhan stepped back, but before she could react, another person emerged from behind her.
This person passed right through her body¡
To Xu Shuhan¡¯s horror, the neer was dragging a bup sack, which was slightly writhing, as if containing something alive¡
¡°Is it¡ a person?¡±
Xu Shuhan stood to the side, eyes wide open as she watched these two people, but they seemed oblivious to her presence and continued their discussion.
¡°We¡¯ve got him. Let¡¯s move,¡± said the person dragging the sack.
¡°Are you sure it¡¯s Ling Mo?¡±
The sack-bearer sneered, ¡°No mistake.¡±
As they spoke, the two began to walk away, one after the other, and soon disappeared behind another door.
Xu Shuhan didn¡¯t know how that door had appeared, but upon hearing it was Ling Mo, she immediately wanted to rush over, yet she was always one step behind the two.
With her speed, she burst through the door only after the two had already disappeared¡
¡°Where is this ce¡¡±
The moment Xu Shuhan walked through the door, she was stunned.
In front of her was an overwhelming darkness¡
The sky was ck, massive and withered ck trees towered around, and ck mist swirled through the low bushes¡
A crooked sign stood at the crossroads. She walked over to take a closer look and read aloud, ¡°ck Forest?¡±
¡°This is a forest suffused with the breath of death. The person you are looking for is somewhere within this forest. But if you don¡¯t move quickly enough, you may only find his corpse¡ Maybe you have your doubts about this scene, but do not doubt your eyes. If zombies can exist, what else¡¡±
¡°Ah! Ling Mo has been taken in!¡± Xu Shuhan eximed in horror before she finished reading.
Without hesitation, she sprinted straight down the path.
At the same moment, a distressed face emoji silently appeared on the sign: ¡°‡å¡±.
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¡°How did you know?¡± Ling Mo asked.
¡°I went back to check! The emoji disappeared the moment I saw it! I was originally trying to see if there was a map or something¡¡± Xu Shuhan said, feeling a bit helpless.
¡°Maybe they didn¡¯t expect you to believe it so quickly¡ Alright, go on¡¡±
At this point, Ling Mo was more certain of his earlier judgment-that their adversary could sense the actions of the dream infiltrator, and hear what was said, but could not directly see the infiltrator.
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After stumbling and running a short distance, the trees ahead finally disappeared, reced by a dark swamp.
There was no bridge over the swamp, nor were there any boats in sight.
Xu Shuhan tried to cross directly but found the swamp bubbling, with many skulls faintly visible in the rolling mire¡
¡°What should I do¡¡±
As she panicked, Xu Shuhan noticed a figure behind arge tree.
The figure was small and cloaked in ck, barefoot, and carrying a basket, watching her with curiosity.
Xu Shuhan cautiously walked over, only to be startled by the little girl¡¯s appearance.
The girl looked like a patched-up rag doll, with everything but her skin being ck. Yet, her skin was as white as paper.
The two stared at each other for a moment before the little girl spoke first. ¡°Do you want to go across?¡±
¡°Uh-huh¡¡± Xu Shuhan nodded honestly.
The little girl slightly grinned. Her smile seemed innocent, but her eyes were unsettlingly eerie. ¡°Then can you do me a favor first?¡±
¡°What do you need?¡± Xu Shuhan, now in a somewhat dazed state, was thinking in a very linear fashion¡ After equating a favor with crossing in her mind, she nodded without hesitation.
¡°I¡¯ve been standing here for a long time, but no one passing by wants to help me.¡± The little girl lifted the basket and took out a small ck stick. ¡°The weather is really cold. If I can¡¯t sell any matches, I won¡¯t be able to go home¡ Could you buy one? I don¡¯t ask for much-just light the match and answer one question.¡±
As she spoke, she handed the small stick to Xu Shuhan.
¡°Okay.¡±
Without much thought, Xu Shuhan struck the match with a ¡°whoosh.¡±
A pale blue me immediately red up, causing Xu Shuhan to momentarily lose her vision¡
To her surprise, she found herself at a dining table, viewing the scene as if she were lying on it.
¡°Uh¡ I can¡¯t move?¡±
At that moment, footsteps approached from the side, and soon the little girl appeared in front of her.
¡°Scrape¡¡±
The girl pulled out a chair and sat down, picking up the knife and fork, her eyes gleaming as she looked at Xu Shuhan.
In the reflection of the shining knife, Xu Shuhan saw ¡°herself¡±¡
She had turned into a roasted turkey!
At this point, the little girl revealed a crazed smile, rubbing the knife and fork together: ¡°Answer the question, or I¡¯ll eat you¡¡±
Chapter 796: Journal II-The Mermaid in the Swamp
Chapter 796: Journal II-The Mermaid in the Swamp
After the little girl asked her question, she assumed a stance as if she was ready to dissect anything at any moment. Her smile was still innocent and sweet, but her sharpening motions and stitched-up face made her appear incredibly eerie at that moment. The flickering candlelight danced incessantly, while she extended her crimson tongue, eagerly licking her lips.
¡°What do you want to ask¡¡± This scene scared Xu Shuhan to her core; as a Zombie, she found herself retreating¡ In fact, if she hadn¡¯t been pinned to the table, she would have tried to escape even in her turkey form.
¡°Hee hee, a smart choice,¡± the little girl said, still using a child¡¯s voice, but herugh was chilling.
¡°As if I really have a choice¡¡± Xu Shuhan couldn¡¯t help but mutter inwardly.
The little girl smiled and licked the de, tossing out her first question, ¡°Why did youe here?¡±
¡°Is that your question?¡± Xu Shuhan found no reason to hide it and replied immediately, ¡°I came to find someone.¡±
¡°Looking for someone¡ hee hee¡ Every year, people are brought into this ck forest, but no one has evere out alive¡ This is a closed world, a world belonging to that person. Our stories spread outside, luring more people here¡ The person you are looking for will also be trapped here, and in the end, that person will weave a story full of lies for him¡ And you, you will be the same.¡±
The little girl eyed Xu Shuhan eerily, her lips moving as she spoke.
That look made Xu Shuhan feel as if the girl was deciding where to make the first cut¡¡°That person¡¡±
¡°Yes. As an outsider, you may have heard his name. The person you¡¯re looking for is probably at his ce right now.¡± When the little girl got to this point, her tone suddenly became mysterious, and her expression seemed much more serious, ¡°He is¡¡±
¡°Angrimwilde!¡± the little girl solemnly announced the name.
¡°What a wed yet exceptionally perfect world¡ Fascinatinglybining Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, and Wilde into one, truly the ultimate Fusion Technique of fairy tale kings¡¡± Ling Mo remarked.
¡°Don¡¯t add your ownmentary just like that! I bite when I¡¯m angry! And¡ you seem to know a lot about this¡¡±
¡°Heh, back in the day when I used to tell Ye Lian fairy tales. She was so moved that she handed over all her lollipops¡¡±
¡°Even though I¡¯ve mutated, I know that¡¯s nothing to be proud of¡ You were just bullying her back then.¡±
¡°Tsk, it¡¯s just a boy¡¯s way of showing affection, like flipping skirts, scaring with caterpirs, or suddenly snatching her things¡¡± Ling Mo corrected.
Xu Shuhan¡¯s red eyes widened, and after a while, she said, ¡°You just listed more ways of bullying her!¡±
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A few secondster, Xu Shuhan, now in turkey form, broke the silence, ¡°Never heard of it¡¡±
¡°Silence! What right does someone from a broken world have to say such things¡ Hmph. It seems you¡¯ve made up your mind? Since you¡¯re not afraid of what¡¯s ahead, I won¡¯t try to dissuade you anymore.¡± The little girl said, pulling the corner of her mouth.
¡°Wait! I haven¡¯t said anything yet!¡± Xu Shuhan shouted.
But the little girl had already thrown out the second question, ¡°The person you¡¯re looking for, what¡¯s his name?¡±
Xu Shuhan opened her mouth and replied, ¡°His name is Ling Mo.¡±
¡°Sounds like a man¡¯s name¡ Describe his appearance,¡± the little girl demanded.
¡°His appearance?¡±
Xu Shuhan¡¯s thoughts instantly became muddled.
She only knew she was very hungry, and to fill her stomach, she had to find Ling Mo.
Aside from that, her mind was almostpletely nk¡
She could recall what Ling Mo looked like, but describing him¡
¡°I¡ I don¡¯t know¡ Can you ask a different question?¡± Xu Shuhan said nervously.
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A minuteter, Xu Shuhan was back under that big tree.
The little girl handed the basket to Xu Shuhan with a gloomy look on her face and said, ¡°Use this to cross.¡± After finishing, she let out an eerieugh, ¡°Wish you a pleasant trip¡ hee hee hee¡¡±
Xu Shuhan took the basket in a daze¡
The seemingly small basket expanded several times its size once ced in the swamp, just enough for one person to sit in.
As she floated along the swamp, Xu Shuhan was shocked to discover that the swamp¡¯s area was actually huge¡
In the bubbling ck swamp, besides skulls, there were asionally pieces of decaying wood drifting up and down. asionally, she could see half a head emerging from the muddy water, staring coldly at her in the basket.
Sometimes, she could hear whispersing from the bottom, asionally catching a few words.
¡°Human¡¡±
¡°Heh heh¡¡±
¡°Poor girl¡¡±
Xu Shuhan couldn¡¯t help but hug her arms, curling up in the basket as much as possible.
This experience was utterly dreadful for her, but in such a bizarre atmosphere, her thoughts became unexpectedly active.
The initial state of extreme emptiness seemed to have eased somewhat at this moment¡
¡°Ling Mo, don¡¯t worry, I definitely won¡¯t just sit back and watch my food disappear¡¡±
Just as Xu Shuhan was resolutely making up her mind, a ssh suddenly came from the front.
Xu Shuhan was startled and quickly grabbed the basket¡¯s handle, looking towards the front.
The water¡¯s surface showed obvious ripples, and Xu Shuhan stretched her head out, looking beneath the water with tension and curiosity.
Whoosh!
A darker shadow suddenly swept past her eyes, and Xu Shuhan immediately let out a scream.
¡°What¡ what a big fish!¡±
She fell back into the basket, quickly moving to the center.
But the basket was only so big, even when she averted her gaze, she could still see the water¡¯s surface out of the corner of her eye.
For a moment, the swamp became dead silent¡
¡°Did it leave?¡±
Just as Xu Shuhan¡¯s sense of fear slightly subsided, a sudden ssh broke the silence.
With arge surge of ck water rising ahead, a shadowy figure emerged on the water¡¯s surface.
The figure¡¯s upper body was almost indistinguishable from that of a human, but her lower half was a ck fish tail. Long, ck curly hair draped down to her waist, modestly covering her crucial areas. Her features were breathtakingly beautiful, with her facial features as delicate as a mascot¡¯s. She floated gracefully on the water¡¯s surface, her cold ck eyes scrutinizing Xu Shuhan.
¡°A¡ a mermaid¡¡± Xu Shuhan frozepletely in the basket.
Ssh¡
With a flick of her tail, the mermaid was suddenly right in front of the basket, gripping its handle.
¡°Young traveler, are you seeking the other shore?¡± The mermaid¡¯s voice was exceedingly melodious, with each word sounding like a musical note, and each sentence like a beautiful melody. However, her icy expression sent chills down Xu Shuhan¡¯s spine.
Xu Shuhan nodded fearfully, ¡°Y-yes¡¡±
¡°Hehe, why do you want to go ashore?¡± The mermaid looked up at the sky, reminiscing, ¡°I once encountered a drowning traveler here. Later, I followed him to the shore¡ When I turned my tail into legs to dance for him, his gaze was filled with such deep affection¡¡±
¡°Um, I¡¯m in a hurry¡¡± Xu Shuhan said weakly.
The mermaid seemed not to hear and continued, ¡°But beauty will eventually be overshadowed by pain¡ It was a night full of passion, he embraced me and was about to kiss me¡¡±
At this moment, the mermaid¡¯s expression suddenly contorted with rage, and her mouth opened wide.
Her mouth was filled with sharp teeth, and her tail pped the water forcefully, ¡°I just have a few extra sharp teeth and my legs turn back into a fish tail when they touch water or when I get excited¡ And he dared to despise me! He even said there could be no happy ending between a human and a fish, and finally, he released Puss in Boots to chase me back to the swamp!¡±
She suddenly turned around, ring fiercely at Xu Shuhan, ¡°What about you? The person you¡¯re looking for, does he think the same way? Answer me!¡±
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Chapter 797: The Ambitions of the Mysterious Camp
¡°In that moment, her face suddenly came close to mine, her mouth wide open¡ I saw the inside of her mouth at a nce, behind the rows of sharp teeth, there was only half a tongue trembling¡ and in her throat, I vaguely saw a human face, looking like a man wearing a crown¡ he was asking me, who he was?!¡±
Xu Shuhan paused here, then took a breath in fear¡
¡°Got it¡ so, it was Wang Lin asking the questions, right? She led Xu Shuhan to the Fifth Floor, then she herself went into the storage room where the dark circles were, and let the dark circles pull Xu Shuhan into the Illusion¡ but the little girl who appeared at the beginning only got a name, and couldn¡¯t be sure if the ¡®Ling Mo¡¯ she mentioned was really me. So, they continued pushing, and changed the way they tried to get information out of Xu Shuhan¡¡±
Ling Mo thought to himself, and then asked aloud, ¡°What did you say in response?¡±
¡°She was so close to me at that time, and the sight inside her mouth was really terrifying¡ with their shouting, my heart almost jumped out of my chest¡¡± Xu Shuhan said this, and unexpectedly showed a shy expression on her face, ¡°I don¡¯t know how, but I reached out and grabbed her hair, and pulled her over¡¡±
¡°Uh¡ you mean, you attacked her?¡± Ling Mo asked in surprise.
Xu Shuhan nodded and said, ¡°Yes¡ I dragged her into the basket, she was screaming and struggling, so I bit her tail¡ since she was half fish, I thought she might be edible¡¡±
¡°In theory yes, but¡¡±
Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but sigh and facepalm, such thoughts¡ probably only ur in a zombie¡¯s mind¡Although the mermaid was just a phantom, Xu Shuhan had already perceived its existence as real. So, when she attacked, she naturally touched the physical body of the phantom and experienced the sensation of biting. This realistic experience would undoubtedly trigger her inherent frenzy and cruelty. The following events were predictable¡
Sure enough, Xu Shuhan continued, ¡°With the first bite, I think I drew some blood. Then, I thought I might as well fill my stomach with her fish tail first¡ but she struggled too much, and the basket overturned suddenly. We both fell into the swamp together¡¡±
¡°Dark circles probably didn¡¯t anticipate such a development¡ The mermaid was so terrifying because of the little girl¡¯s failure. He surely didn¡¯t believe Xu Shuhan couldn¡¯t describe my appearance. Since she remained silent, it was clear the little girl wasn¡¯t effective enough¡ Falling into the swamp was his tactical response. Most people would panic after falling into water, especially into a deadly swamp. When their psyche copses, it¡¯s easier to extract intelligence¡¡± Ling Mo analyzed to himself.
It had to be said, his analysis was spot on¡
However, dark circles underestimated the zombie¡¯s frenzy. Even though Xu Shuhan was thrown into the water, the fear actually activated her potential. She dragged the mermaid phantom, continuously rolling in the swamp, and a fierce hand-to-handbat ensued¡
It was during this fight that Ling Mo sensed her¡
¡°No wonder I sensed you moving rapidly, and the psychic fluctuations were extremely unstable. This exins everything¡¡±
Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but find it somewhat humorous; this waspletely different from what he¡¯d imagined!
In this light, dark circles wasn¡¯t entirely lying. He might have just been trying to scare Xu Shuhan, but this female zombie unintentionally forced him to expend a lot of psychic power¡
Moreover, this Illusion trip unexpectedly stimted Xu Shuhan¡¯s psychic activity, helping her stabilize.
¡°And then?¡± Ling Mo asked again.
Xu Shuhan replied, ¡°Then the swamp suddenly started boiling, and the mermaid disappeared¡ When the water level dropped, I quickly climbed ashore¡ But just then, therge trees in the forest began to fall one by one, scaring me into rushing forward¡ Then, I saw you¡¡±
After speaking, she asked somewhat bewilderedly, ¡°Was all that just a hallucination? It felt so real¡¡±
¡°Yes, I¡¯ll show you the person who creates the Illusionster,¡± Ling Mo said, pulling a rolled-up duckbill cap from his pocket.
He stared at Xu Shuhan for a moment, then reached out to brush her bangs aside.
Xu Shuhan initially flinched, her eyes appearing somewhat evasive, as if she wasn¡¯t used to such intimate contact.
¡°Don¡¯t move,¡± Ling Mo said softly.
Xu Shuhan looked up at him briefly, then gradually quieted down.
¡°Fortunately, Senior Sister trimmed your hair; otherwise, I¡¯d have to do it myself now,¡± Ling Mo said as he adjusted her hair. Once he was satisfied, he ced the cap on her head and pulled the brim down. ¡°Remember not to look upter; with the cap and your hair, and given the darkness, no one will notice anything. Once we¡¯re back, be extra cautious not to let anyone see you. Tomorrow, I¡¯ll think of a better n.¡±
¡°Okay¡¡± Xu Shuhan nodded.
She nced at Ling Mo, seemingly wanting to say something, but eventually remained silent.
¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±
As Ling Mo led her out of the ward, he received a message from ck Silk in his mind.
¡°Those two people are back!¡±
¡°Why so quickly?¡± Ling Mo frowned.
ck Silk exined, ¡°They were too cautious. After luring them away several times, they decided not to follow anymore and hurried back instead¡ What should I do? Should I attack them?¡±
¡°We don¡¯t know their connection with Wang Lin yet¡¡±
Ling Mo pondered for a moment and ultimately rejected ck Silk¡¯s suggestion. Instead, he asked, ¡°How long until they arrive?¡±
¡°Hard to say¡ maybe about three minutes¡¡± ck Silk replied.
¡°Three minutes, huh¡¡±
While speaking, Ling Mo had already led Xu Shuhan close to the storage room.
Wang Lin had regained her mobility and was leaning against the door of the storage room.
Seeing Ling Mo holding onto Xu Shuhan¡¯s arm, she immediately huffed in dissatisfaction.
¡°Let me introduce you, this is my friend, Xu Shuhan, she¡¯s Xia Na¡¯s younger female cousin¡¡±
Before Ling Mo could finish, Wang Lin had already walked over, scrutinizing Xu Shuhan from head to toe. ¡°I¡¯m Wang Lin, nice to meet you.¡±
Suddenly being so close to another human, Xu Shuhan visibly trembled.
She lowered her head and replied softly, ¡°N-nice to meet you¡¡±
¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you scared of me? Haha, aren¡¯t you Ling Mo¡¯s friend? Why do you seem so guilty¡ Ouch!¡± Before Wang Lin could finish, Ling Mo gave her a yful knock on the forehead.
¡°Kids these days, so rude. Call her Xu-Jie,¡± Ling Mo said calmly.
Wang Lin pouted, looking aggrievedly at Ling Mo before reluctantly saying, ¡°Xu-Jie¡¡±
¡°Uh¡¡±
Before Ling Mo could address dark circles, he introduced himself. ¡°I¡¯m Zheng Xiaozhi, you can call me Zhi-Ge if you want, just don¡¯t call me Old Zheng.¡±
¡°Old Zheng¡¡±
¡°Nice to meet you¡¡±
Hearing their responses, Old Zheng looked a bit hurt.
What¡¯s with theck of respect! So inconsiderate! So hurtful!
However, Wang Lin came to his rescue at that moment. She red at Old Zheng, irritated, and snapped, ¡°You dare let Ling Mo call you Zhi-Ge? You must have a death wish¡¡± She even waved a fist at him, looking entirely different from how she acted around Ling Mo¡
Strangely, Old Zheng seemed genuinely afraid of her, immediately offering a sheepish smile. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare, I wouldn¡¯t dare¡¡±
¡°Originally, I should¡¯ve started asking questions from six months ago¡ But given the urgency, I¡¯ll get straight to the point,¡± Ling Mo said, his tone suddenly serious. He looked at both Wang Lin and Old Zheng and asked, ¡°What is your rtionship with Niepan?¡±
¡°Niepan?¡±
¡°Rtionship?¡±
Wang Lin hesitated for a moment, about to respond, but Old Zheng spoke first.
He cleared his throat and said, ¡°Before answering your question, there¡¯s something I need to discuss. Based on the information we have, you seem to have a significant connection with Yuwen Xuan from the Falcon Second Camp, right?¡±
¡°What, you guys know even that?¡± Ling Mo didn¡¯t deny it; instead, he raised an eyebrow and retorted.
Old Zheng looked at Ling Mo in slight surprise, extinguished his cigarette, and said seriously, ¡°Since you¡¯re being straightforward, I¡¯ll be direct as well. Actually, it¡¯s not just Wang Lin looking for you; it¡¯s also our camp.¡±
¡°Camp? So, you¡¯re not from Niepan?¡± Ling Mo was quite surprised but also felt a sense of relief.
As long as Wang Lin wasn¡¯t with Niepan, things would be easier to deal with¡
¡°That¡¯s correct. Our camp isn¡¯t located here, and there are quite a few like Wang Lin and me who travel around to persuade other camps or organizations,¡± Old Zheng said. His eyes suddenly gleamed with a fervor, and his tone turned passionate, reminiscent of a rampaging nurse Phantom. ¡°I think you might have guessed our intentions. We aim to unite the survivors from the neighboring provinces to collectively fight against the Zombies! To drive those monsters out of the cities!¡±
His fervent speech startled Xu Shuhan. The moment he mentioned ¡°Zombies,¡± she appeared somewhat guilty¡
Ling Mo tightened his grip slightly, signaling her that there¡¯s no need to be afraid.
¡°So, you¡¯ve already visited Yuwen Xuan, but what does that have to do with youing to find me?¡± Ling Mo asked, directly pointing out the core of the issue.
Though his expression remained calm, he felt a mix of shock inside. First, he hadn¡¯t expected Wang Lin to travel so far. Second, he was astounded by the ambitions of this camp¡ or perhaps it would be more urate to call it a dream¡
Driving Zombies out of the cities was something everyone wanted.
However, everyone also knew that given the overwhelming number of Zombies and their immense strengthpared to human survivors, achieving this was practically impossible¡
Yet, even the smallest force, when united, could be a formidable torrent.
The world is vast, but survivors are few and scattered across various cities, making them hard to find and posing significant risks¡
What kind of camp could truly have the capability to put such ns into action?
Chapter 798: Where is the Dignity of Being a National Treasure?
Old Zheng let out a sigh, looking at Ling Mo with a somewhatplicated expression. ¡°Because we went to find Yuwen Xuan, he said he couldn¡¯t make the decision alone and needed to seek your opinion. That¡¯s why we¡¯re here to talk to you about this matter.¡±
After a pause, he braced his knees and stood up, speaking very solemnly. ¡°I hope you can agree to this. Once we establish cooperation, it will be a great benefit for both us and Falcon Second Camp. You don¡¯t want to see yourself or your kind continue to struggle under the threat of Zombies, do you? Although, from the current situation, humans can still manage to hold out, how much more time will the rapidly evolving Zombies actually leave us?¡±
His expression grew heavier as well. ¡°If this continues, humans will one day bepletely eliminated and vanish from this world¡ Before that happens, we must do something. Compared to Zombies, our greatest advantage is our intelligence and the vast resources left by our civilized society. But it¡¯s difficult to p with one hand. Common people can¡¯t even find the Granary, and can only look longingly at most weapons¡ We need to unite. Only by gathering everyone¡¯s strength together do we have a chance to continue surviving!¡±
After finishing, he stared fixedly at Ling Mo, silently waiting for an answer.
After a brief silence, the first to speak was Xu Shuhan, who was hiding behind Ling Mo with her head down.
¡°Can¡¯t¡ can¡¯t Zombies coexist with humans?¡± Xu Shuhan asked weakly, her voice trembling, and her head hung even lower. Especially when both Old Zheng and Wang Lin looked at her, she couldn¡¯t stop herself from shaking slightly.
¡°Coexist?¡± Old Zheng frowned slightly. ¡°How is that possible? Zombies attack humans; it¡¯s their nature. And we cannot ept the existence of such anti-human Creatures. Since the moment Zombies appeared, they have existed as the natural enemy of humans. Thinking about peaceful coexistence now, this¡¡±
He nced at Ling Mo, somewhat speechless, and barely restrained the urge to continue speaking.
Continuing from his previous statements, the words that mighte from Old Zheng¡¯s mouth next wouldn¡¯t be so pleasant¡Even so, Ling Mo could guess what he wanted to say¡
Stupid! Naive!
Perhaps there was even a subtle hint of anger in his heart¡
Every Survivor had more or less witnessed the process of loved ones being torn apart by Zombies. Many had even escaped from attacks by friends and family themselves¡ Zombies naturally liked to attack humans, and how could humans not be filled with hatred towards Zombies for that?
The idea of coexistence not only seemed unfeasible to many Survivors but also agitated their sensitive nerves.
¡°Sigh¡¡± Ling Mo sighed deeply.
Ye Lian and the others no longer attacked humans easily, but even with that, revealing their identities would still bring disaster.
Survivors might deliberately avoid wild Senior Zombies, but Zombies like Ye Lian who could blend in seamlessly with the crowd would be seen as ticking time bombs. In their fear and hatred, what they might do was easy to imagine¡
Wang Lin, on the other hand, averted her gaze, appearing somewhat uneasy.
She asionally stole nces at Ling Mo, but the result surprised her.
Ling Mo didn¡¯t seem angry. Nor did he show any unusual expressions¡
¡°Since the day I found Ye Lian, I was mentally prepared for this kind of thing. No matter how others see Zombies, to me, they are not just Zombies¡ Even if everyone else rejects them, I will carve out a ce for them. This is non-negotiable!¡±
Ling Mo let out a gentle breath and said, ¡°About this matter¡ I¡¯m sorry, but I can¡¯t just agree to it right now. Everything will have to wait until we return to the Second Camp.¡±
Old Zheng¡¯s expression showed a hint of disappointment, but upon hearing that Ling Mo nned to return to Falcon Second Camp and was giving them another chance to discuss, he smiled a bit. ¡°That works too!¡± He stepped forward and extended his hand to Ling Mo. ¡°I¡¯m the representative for these negotiations. I hope what I bring back will be good news¡ In any case, it¡¯s a pleasure to meet you.¡±
¡°Likewise.¡± Ling Mo released his hand and asked immediately, ¡°So, you came to Niepan for the purpose of discussing cooperation too?¡±
Wang Lin nodded and said, ¡°Yes! While tracking you, I noticed your route was basically heading towards Niepan, so I thought we could handle both matters at once¡ As soon as we arrived, we encountered people from Niepan headquarters and had to deal with Niepan matters first.¡±
¡°Yes, but these two members had tasks toplete, so we dyed here for a day and helped them solve some issues. Speaking of which, Niepan¡¯s methods really opened our eyes. This ce turns out to be where they keep Senior Zombies. They capture many Zombies and let them fight each other, and even lock up some of the stronger ones to be forced food¡ When the timees, they extract blood and virus progenitor from them¡¡±
Old Zheng sighed as he spoke.
¡°Virus progenitor?¡± Ling Mo keenly picked up on this unfamiliar term and asked, ¡°What is that?¡±
¡°Oh¡ it¡¯s that thing that grows in the Hindbrain of Zombies¡¡± Wang Lin exined.
So, it¡¯s just another name for virus gel. Different people have different terms for it; that¡¯s nothing surprising.
Ling Mo nced at Xu Shuhan and suddenly asked with interest, ¡°Are there many of these virus progenitors?¡±
Old Zheng, not understanding the context, nodded, ¡°Yes, there are quite a lot. There are two such breeding grounds here.¡±
¡°I see¡ And where are they now?¡± Ling Mo asked again.
¡°On that woman,¡± Wang Lin answered with a sullen tone. Her expression showed an apparent disinterest in that woman¡
The corner of Ling Mo¡¯s mouth curved slightly, revealing a meaningful smile¡
¡°Hey, they entered the hospital!¡± ck Silk suddenly called out.
¡°I sensed it,¡± Ling Mo responded in his mind.
¡°Then why aren¡¯t you moving?¡± ck Silk asked.
¡°No rush, just stay put and enjoy the show.¡± Ling Mo said.
ck Silk was momentarily stunned but soon understood.
Ling Mo changed his mind! This means there¡¯s going to be some excitement!
¡°Hehe, I¡¯ll go fetch Yu Shiran¡¡± ck Silk said naturally.
Ling Mo raised an eyebrow, ¡°Why are you two so gossipy¡¡±
¡°It¡¯s not just the two of us! Xiao Bai also listens in on our broadcasts,¡± ck Silk revealed.
¡°¡Has even the Panda fallen? Where is its dignity as a National Treasure?¡± Ling Mo said, feeling dejected.
ck Silk retorted bluntly, ¡°Even before mutation, it was just a tree-climbing, Bamboo-eating creature. When did it ever have any dignity?¡±
¡°Hey, don¡¯t sully the reputation of our National Treasure!¡±
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¡°Are you sure it¡¯s a diversion tactic?¡± Two figures were sprinting up the stairs, and the man among them asked.
The woman replied in a hostile tone, ¡°No matter who that shady person is, the goal is just to lure us away. When I intentionally showed a w, that person still didn¡¯t show up, isn¡¯t that clear enough?¡±
¡°I was just asking¡¡± The man sighed and said.
¡°That person is probably the one who got injured and escaped. As for why they want to divert us, it¡¯s not hard to guess. In my opinion, those two simply can¡¯t handle that infiltrator. The other side is definitely trying to escape! This ce took us so much effort to set up, if it gets exposed, our future actions will be troublesome!¡± The woman analyzed methodically.
Listening to her, the man felt a sense of vague admiration for her reasoning, nodding in agreement without objection.
¡°Hmph! They don¡¯t care if this ce gets exposed, just look at their casual attitude¡ and they won¡¯t even let us intervene! But now that things have changed, let¡¯s see how they stop me!¡± the woman said angrily.
The two quickly reached the fourth floor, and the scene before them left them momentarily stunned.
¡°Where¡¯s the illusion?¡± the man asked in surprise, looking at the staircase.
The woman quickly regained her senses and gritted her teeth, ¡°Something definitely went wrong! Let¡¯s go!¡±
Thump, thump, thump¡
Hearing the footsteps approaching from upstairs, Wang Lin frowned, showing a touch of annoyance. Ling Mo, with his hands in his pockets, looked calmly towards the stairway with an indifferent expression.
Old Zheng nced awkwardly at Ling Mo and cautiously said, ¡°Um¡ the peopleing up are the two Niepan Members. If they see you¡¡±
Strictly speaking, Ling Mo and Xu Shuhan were intruders!
But given Old Zheng¡¯s position, voicing this explicitly was quite difficult¡
So, he could only look at Ling Mo with a ¡°I hope you understand¡± expression, hoping to get a response¡
¡°The best solution is for you two to hide first. I¡¯ll handle a few words and then find a way to get you out. We could pretend to run into each other on the wayter, or you could wait for us somewhere. That would be a win-win for everyone¡¡± Old Zheng thought to himself.
¡°Oh¡¡± Ling Mo finally reacted, thinking for a moment before saying, ¡°It¡¯s fine, I don¡¯t mind.¡±
¡°Oh,e on!¡±
Old Zheng felt a lump in his throat, almost stumbling in frustration.
Whether you mind or not isn¡¯t the issue here at all!
And how did you evene to that conclusion? Why would you misunderstand the situation like this?
¡°Um¡ Ling Mo¡¡± Old Zheng tried to say something else, but the footsteps grew closer, and the two people were already entering the Fifth Floor.
While Old Zheng still had his mouth open, the two figures emerged from the stairway, standing dumbfounded in the Corridor, staring in shock at the four people on this end¡
Chapter 799: Do You Think Im Cabbage?
After a few seconds of mutual silence, the woman reacted first.
Swish!
She raised her hand and aimed the gun at Ling Mo, but her gaze flickered towards Old Zheng and Wang Lin, frowning as she asked, ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±
The moment she made this move, the atmosphere instantly became tense and standoffish.
Old Zheng was in a dilemma! The situation was indeed turning towards the worst direction. However, he still couldn¡¯t figure out what Ling Mo was thinking. Even though a gun was pointed at him, Ling Mo only frowned slightly before quickly regaining hisposure. This scene drove Old Zheng crazy; he really didn¡¯t seem to mind!
While Ling Mo remained calm, Old Zheng had to start considering a rather serious issue: How should this be handled?
The woman didn¡¯t even ask who these two people were; she immediately asked what was going on, essentially blocking their way of dodging the question. As for aiming the gun, it was a simple and direct way to show her stance: these two were intruders, and if they didn¡¯t intend to take action, she would do it herself.
Too direct and too rude!
But in the end, she had the upper hand!Additionally, the fact that she was a Niepan Member made Old Zheng feel a bit troubled.
He and Wang Lin were here to seek cooperation with Niepan, not to create conflicts.
Even if this man and woman were just ordinary Members, they couldn¡¯t be treated lightly.
In fact, because of Wang Lin¡¯s rtionship, their attitude towards these two had already been quite casual, but that didn¡¯t mean they could ignore the other¡¯s reaction in such a situation!
As for the man, it could be ignored for now, but this woman was definitely not someone who would easily let things go.
She couldpromise before, but now that she had found an excuse. She might make a fuss over it!
But on the other hand, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t be offended easily either.
He wasn¡¯t just Wang Lin¡¯s Brother-inw; he was also the key to capturing Falcon Second Camp!
Emotionally and rationally, Old Zheng couldn¡¯t betray Ling Mo.
It was a dilemma! Such a dilemma!
Old Zheng¡¯s mind was in a mess; wasn¡¯t this adding to his troubles?!
Niepan had many branches, amodating numerous superhumans, making it an extremely important force. But Falcon Second Camp had airborne capabilities, and for that reason alone, it couldn¡¯t be abandoned¡
¡°Ling Mo, oh Ling Mo, you¡¯re putting me in a tough spot¡¡±
Old Zheng sighed in despair. With great reluctance, he walked forward and subtly blocked the woman¡¯s gun: ¡°Miss He, this is actually a misunderstanding¡¡±
¡°Misunderstanding?¡±
The woman showed no intention of lowering her gun. Instead, she stepped closer, the muzzle slightly shifting and continuing to aim at Ling Mo over Old Zheng¡¯s shoulder. ¡°A misunderstanding like this?¡±
¡°This is¡¡±
Old Zheng said, somewhat helplessly, ¡°Actually, we¡¡±
Before he could finish his sentence, the woman suddenly froze and then eximed in surprise, ¡°It¡¯s you?¡±
¡°Nice to see you again,¡± Ling Mo smiled slightly and said.
Now it was Old Zheng and Wang Lin¡¯s turn to be shocked. Did these two¡ know each other?!
¡°You¡¡± Wang Lin¡¯s eyes widened. She looked at Ling Mo inquisitively.
Ling Mo nodded, ¡°We met the day before yesterday. I think she¡¯s called He¡ He¡¡±
He had barely started to remember her surname when his mind went nk.
Too much had happened in the past day and night. The minor conflict with this woman and the bet they had made were insignificant to Ling Mo.
When he heard the voice earlier, he had recognized her by her distinctively harsh tone, but it was limited to recognizing her as ¡°someone I¡¯ve met¡± and ¡°she¡¯s from Niepan¡±¡
¡°He Hongyan!¡± the woman said, her tone bing angry.
She actually couldn¡¯t remember this man¡¯s name either, but that was because he was just a newbie! Although his insolence had made He Hongyan remember his appearance, she needed to be this close to carefully look at him again to recognize him¡
But the fact that he had forgotten her name irritated He Hongyan.
Even if he truly couldn¡¯t remember, did he have to show it so tantly?!
He Hongyan had always been strong-willed and had never lost face like this before.
Moreover, this was in front of the people from those Central Region Camp!
She even thought angrily that this man might be doing it on purpose¡
Trying to humiliate her this way?
What infuriated her most was his demeanor!
Calm, with a faint smile, and a gaze that seemed so indifferent as he looked at her!
When most men saw her, their gazes were either filled with fear or lust. Those who had shed with her would choose to ignore her or sneak a few nces from afar. Regardless of the reaction, at least there was a reaction when people saw her. But this young man? His gaze practically treated her no different from looking at a piece of cabbage!
¡°Tell me, why are you here?¡± He Hongyan¡¯s tone took on an edge, and she briefly aimed the gun at Xu Shuhan, ¡°Who is she?¡±
And with a cold snort, she added, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re here on a mission. This is our Squad¡¯s turf, and unless you were specifically looking for it, there¡¯s no way you¡¯d stumble here! Besides, it¡¯s already nighttime. No survivor would be out at this hour, let alonee to a ce like this!¡±
After she finished, she aggressively pointed the gun at Ling Mo¡¯s head: ¡°If you don¡¯t give me a good reason, I¡¯ll shoot you right now!¡±
Ling Mo shrugged and replied, ¡°You¡¯ve said everything already. Any exnation from me would just be an excuse¡¡±
¡°So, you have nothing to say? Very well¡¡± He Hongyan sneered.
¡°Let¡¯s hear what he has to say first¡¡± The man hesitated for a moment and then spoke up.
When he looked at Ling Mo, his expression didn¡¯t show any overt hostility. Instead, there was a hint of persuasion when he spoke to He Hongyan.
He Hongyan raised an eyebrow and shot a sideways nce at him without replying.
The man added quietly, ¡°After all, we¡¯re all from Niepan¡¡±
His voice was low, but in the quiet and enclosed corridor, it was clearly heard by everyone.
Old Zheng¡¯s eyes widened instantly, and Wang Lin immediately looked up at Ling Mo.
Ling Mo, however, remainedposed, much to the frustration of those watching.
Wang Lin had a ton of questions she wanted to ask, but she heard He Hongyan coldly sneer, ¡°Him? A newbie? What can he amount to? He¡¯s doomed to lose the bet with me, and whether he starves to death or gets shot by me here, it¡¯s the same end. Daring to cause trouble on my turf? Who cares! And you, stop defending him!¡±
Wow, this arrogant? Wang Lin was instantly furious.
She didn¡¯t dare to make a sound in front of Ling Mo, but this wretched woman dared to belittle him like he was nothing!
Then what about her? What position did that put her in?
Unbearable!
In her anger, Wang Lin forgot all of Old Zheng¡¯s concerns and immediately said, ¡°Who did you say you were going to kill?¡±
¡°Hmm?¡± He Hongyan was in the middle of her tirade but didn¡¯t expect this girl to suddenly jump in.
She was slightly stunned, then impatiently said, ¡°This is an internal issue.¡± The implication was clear: don¡¯t meddle in our business¡
¡°Oh, seems like you don¡¯t know? This is also my family matter!¡± Wang Lin raised her chin and gave He Hongyan a casual, disdainful nce, speaking in a t tone.
When it came to showing disdain, Wang Lin was at a master level. Her tone and demeanor perfectly embodied that of a pampered youngdy. Though she didn¡¯t say it outright, her every move silently dered her attitude: ¡°I look down on you.¡±
He Hongyan instantly felt deeply belittled. Ling Mo¡¯s indifferent gaze was already enough to disgust her, and now this little brat was even worse!
Family matter? What kind of rtionship could they possibly have?
Most likely, she was just trying to suck up to them, eager to protect these two!
Otherwise, she was probably overestimating her worth, thinking she had any say in Niepan¡¯s affairs¡
¡°Oh? Seems like you two have quite the extraordinary rtionship, huh?¡±
The more He Hongyan thought about it, the more furious she became. Her eyes darted between Wang Lin and Ling Mo, and her tone turned mocking: ¡°In just a few minutes, you¡¯ve already acknowledged kin. The world is indeed small¡¡±
She didn¡¯t say it outright, but her look clearly implied something¡
Although Wang Lin was rebellious and mboyant, she was still a young girl. After a slight pause, she immediately understood He Hongyan¡¯s insinuation, and her face started to burn.
¡°You!¡±
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Chapter 800: A Sinister Move
Seeing Wang Lin humiliated, He Hongyan let out a triumphant snort.
However, she didn¡¯t make her feelings too obvious, nor did she push her advantage further, allowing Wang Lin to re at her angrily from the sidelines.
At this moment, her main target of resentment was still Ling Mo. Even the slight displeasure Wang Lin caused her was attributed to Ling Mo.
The more they protected him, the more annoyed He Hongyan became when looking at him.
Such a calm demeanor-wasn¡¯t he just relying on his backing?
¡°Do they really think they can control me? I wonder how long you can rely on that backing¡¡±
With these thoughts in mind, He Hongyan¡¯s eyes had already turned to Old Zheng. Without giving Ling Mo a chance to speak, she asked, ¡°Does the Central Region Camp have to intervene in this matter?¡±
Not waiting for Old Zheng to respond, she continued, ¡°This isn¡¯t just my personal territory; it¡¯s also an important raw material production base for Niepan. This person just joined the headquarters, and we barely know anything about his background. Now, he¡¯s brought a strange woman here¡ You probably don¡¯t know that there are aplices of theirs outside. They tried to divert us and, if I hadn¡¯t seen through their n and returned in time, who knows what these two would have done¡¡±
¡°He¡¯s colluding with outsiders with malicious intent. Whether for personal or public reasons, I should apprehend them. Mr. Zheng, don¡¯t you agree?¡±As she said this, her eyes narrowed slightly, and she allowed a faint smile to appear on her lips, casting a challenging nce at Ling Mo.
With this usation of colluding with the enemy, people from the Central Region Camp would have to distance themselves to avoid suspicion.
Even if they knew each other, they would need to quickly disassociate themselves at this time.
And her analysis sounded reasonable even to herself.
How could he possibly refute this?
As for whether there really was this ¡°internal-external collusion,¡± He Hongyan herself had doubts. The person Ling Mo was supposedly colluding with hadn¡¯t shown up outside yet, and the woman beside him, who appeared quite timid at first nce, seemed like an ordinary person.
But as long as she insisted on using him of having malicious intent, Ling Mo could only struggle to defend himself.
Her points sounded usible enough that anyone without intimate knowledge of the situation wouldn¡¯t realize the inconsistencies. Obviously, Wang Lin and Old Zheng were out of the question. How much could Ling Mo, a neer, possibly grasp?
Thinking of Ling Mo¡¯s anxious but helpless expression, He Hongyan felt a twisted sense of satisfaction.
¡°I didn¡¯t originally think much of you, but you just had to get in my way. me your bad luck for encountering me,¡± she thought, staring at Ling Mo with a cold smile.
Old Zheng, on the other hand, was sweating profusely, thinking to himself how formidable she was. With just a few words, this woman had cornered those from the Central Region Camp.
She was intelligent, powerful, and yet had such a vile character. In the dim light of evening, her heavily made-up face didn¡¯t appear beautiful, but that smile was genuinely unsettling.
They didn¡¯t seem to know each other well, so why did it feel like she held a grudge against Ling Mo?
This woman was just too difficult to deal with¡
¡°Well¡¡± Old Zheng didn¡¯t know how to respond, so he tried to cate her for now, saying, ¡°I believe this is a misunderstanding. How about we all sit down and talk?¡± ??§Ñ??????¨º?
He subtly signaled to Ling Mo while he spoke.
How did Ling Mo end up with Niepan? Old Zheng couldn¡¯t figure it out.
But after hearing He Hongyan¡¯s analysis, he started to wonder if Ling Mo might really be a ¡°spy.¡± Given his close ties with Falcon, it wasn¡¯t impossible.
Someone who could serve as the topmander at the Second Camping to the headquarters of Niepan as an ordinary member just didn¡¯t add up¡
¡°This is tricky¡¡±
Old Zheng felt like banging his head against the wall-nothing was going right!
After hearing Old Zheng¡¯s words, He Hongyan frowned.
Still trying to protect him? Could Ling Mo really have some kind of background?
However, no matter what, Old Zheng¡¯s words indicated some level ofpromise, suggesting that even if there were a connection, it was limited¡
Ling Mo thought for a moment and then nodded, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s talk.¡±
¡°Talk? Fine, but let us tie you up first,¡± He Hongyan replied.
¡°What?¡±
Seeing the look of surprise on Ling Mo¡¯s face, He Hongyan sneered and said, ¡°Are you scared? If you really haven¡¯t done anything, you¡¯d better behave yourself right now.¡±
¡°No need to tie him up¡¡± Old Zheng interjected.
But He Hongyan¡¯s eyes grew even colder. ¡°It¡¯s necessary. Who knows what kind of tricks he might be hiding?¡±
¡°Is it really necessary to tie me up?¡± Ling Mo asked, somewhat troubled.
He Hongyan¡¯s lips curled into a disdainful smile. ¡°Absolutely.¡± She then turned to Xu Shuhan and added, ¡°Her too.¡±
¡°How dare you¡¡± Wang Lin was about to lose her temper, but Ling Mo stopped her, ¡°Forget it. Just stay put.¡±
He walked directly towards He Hongyan and said, ¡°Then tie me up.¡±
Ling Mo only had a tactical knife, which he threw to the side. In contrast, He Hongyan still held a gun, clearly in a dominant position.
As Ling Mo got closer, the man beside them turned to rummage for some rope, while He Hongyan kept a disdainful gaze fixed on Ling Mo.
When the distance between them was less than a meter, He Hongyan¡¯s eyes suddenly shed with malice. She lifted her foot and kicked towards Ling Mo¡¯s groin, speaking in a low voice, almost as if whispering in his ear, ¡°Daring to let that little girl stand up to me and use her influence¡ If you dodge, I¡¯ll shoot you!¡±
He Hongyan was evidently a superhuman with enhancement abilities, and her sudden kick was forceful.
The most sinister part was her target-Ling Mo¡¯s groin.
If he took that hit, it wouldn¡¯t kill him but would still incapacitate him significantly. She was ruthless in her vengeance.
But it wasn¡¯t just for revenge; Old Zheng¡¯s attitude had given her a sense of impending threat. If there really was any connection between them, it would be better to cripple Ling Mo sooner rather thanter. After all, these two were merely messengers from the Central Region Camp and had no say in Niepan¡¯s internal affairs. She had the upper hand and wouldn¡¯t face any repercussions for making a move here. On the contrary, she would eliminate a potential threat ahead of time.
After all, the grudge had already been formed. He Hongyan didn¡¯t believe it could be eased, nor did she intend to try.
Rather than cing her hopes on others, she preferred to rely on herself.
In fact, a crazy idea was beginning to form in her mind.
If worse came to worst, she could just kill this whole group!
Without messengers arriving at Niepan, would Niepan really send people to investigate?
As for the Central Region Camp, it was so far away that she felt no fear whatsoever.
With this thought in mind, she became even more eager to take action.
With a gun in her hand, if she could take out Ling Mo, she wouldpletely seize control of the situation!
A loud ¡°whoosh¡± could be heard, and no one around her had yet reacted.
Ling Mo, standing in front of her, had a change in his expression.
¡°Thud!¡±
With the muffled sound, He Hongyan¡¯s face immediately changed.
She had kicked out, but only halfway!
No wonder he showed no reaction-he had been prepared all along!
Before she could react, a sharp pain shot through her hand, forcing her to drop the gun, which was caught by Ling Mo with a ¡°snap.¡±
He raised the gun to her forehead and said somewhat resignedly, ¡°I originally wanted to resolve this peacefully, but you were just too ruthless.¡±
In the blink of an eye, their positions reversed, and He Hongyan couldn¡¯t even understand how it happened.
What kind of ability does he have? With such strength, why had he hidden behind the Central Region Camp earlier?
At this point, the others finally reacted. The man who had reached for the rope wanted to move, but suddenly his vision blurred, and in the next moment, he found himself pinned against the wall.
The person who acted was Xu Shuhan. Although she kept her head down, one hand was tightly gripping the man¡¯s throat.
¡°Don¡¯t move¡¡± Xu Shuhan said nervously.
It was her first time attacking a human. Though no blood was shed, she was trembling with fear.
The man stiffenedpletely. Hearing her words, he blinked and rasped out, ¡°I¡ I won¡¯t move¡¡±
The girl¡¯s speed was astonishing. Coupled with He Hongyan¡¯s surprising defeat, he had lost the will to resist.
Wang Lin quickly rushed over and immediately saw He Hongyan¡¯s suspended foot.
She was instantly filled with anger and was about to act when Ling Mo stopped her.
¡°Hey, hey, don¡¯t move. I¡¯ve got business to handle.¡±
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Chapter 801: Sabotage Niepan!
Chapter 801: Sabotage Niepan!
Wang Lin, who was stopped by Ling Mo during her moment of anger, was suddenly baffled. Did he have something else in mind? From her perspective, having survived such a perilous moment, the most important thing was to give the culprit a fierce beating first, wasn¡¯t it? Even as a bystander, she was scared out of her wits, so she could only imagine how hard that kicknded.
ording to Wang Lin¡¯s thinking, dealing with such a ruthless person shouldn¡¯t involve any courtesy!
But after calming down and thinking it over, she immediately understood.
Ling Mo wasn¡¯t being polite; he simply didn¡¯t take He Hongyan¡¯s sneak attack seriously¡
Even though the scene just now appeared extremely dangerous in their eyes, to Ling Mo himself, it was not a big deal. Dropping the knife didn¡¯t mean he was disarmed, as that wasn¡¯t his weapon to begin with. He Hongyan, while vicious and cunning, lost because she underestimated him too easily, believing the pretense Ling Mo showed.
As a result, all her secret calctions and sudden outbursts amounted to nothing in front of a well-prepared Ling Mo.
Even Wang Lin and the others were fooled, genuinely thinking that Ling Mo had been intimidated by He Hongyan bringing up Niepan, thus choosing topromise.
Now that she thought about it, how could he possiblypromise?!
¡°Pfft, he even fooled me!¡± Wang Lin thought to herself, though her expression turned slightly awkward. Especially recalling her previously intense reaction, she felt incredibly embarrassed.¡°Thankfully¡ he didn¡¯t notice¡¡± Wang Lin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, quickly reciting in her mind, ¡°I was doing this for Xia Na¡ Wait! Who would do it for her?! I was protecting my eyes from being hurt by that bloody scene! Yes, that¡¯s it¡¡±
He Hongyan was equally unwilling in her heart. This person clearly possessed great power yet treated her like a fool.
And Ling Mo¡¯s intervention at this moment, to her, felt like a harsh p in the face.
But with her head being pointed at by Ling Mo¡¯s gun, she didn¡¯t dare to make any more moves, and could only say to Ling Mo, ¡°If you kill me today, you better think carefully about the consequences.¡±
¡°Did you think about the consequences when you acted?¡± Ling Mo asked in return.
He Hongyan¡¯s lip twitched as she said, ¡°I¡¯m not joking.¡±
She suddenly turned her gaze to Wang Lin and Old Zheng, eximing, ¡°Do you remember how many of us there were in the beginning?¡±
Wang Lin had just calmed down for a couple of seconds and immediately got angry again, ¡°You sure talk a lot!¡±
But Old Zheng stopped her with a frown, saying, ¡°Wait¡ at the very beginning, they had three people.¡±
¡°So what?¡± Wang Lin said, though something was alreadying to mind.
She looked at He Hongyan for a couple of seconds and then said, ¡°Right¡ you mentioned letting someone go back and give notice¡¡±
¡°Haha, how could I easily trust two strangers¡ Notice? I was just preparing a contingency n in advance. I initially thought I wouldn¡¯t have to use it, but unexpectedly, I had to use it on you.¡± He Hongyan turned her gaze to Ling Mo, saying, ¡°You better think carefully before deciding whether to take action against me.¡±
¡°Oh, is that so¡ that exins a lot¡¡± Ling Mo nodded.
¡°Good that you understand; once I die, that person will immediately notify Niepan. When that happens, do you think you will still be able to escape this area alive?¡±
He Hongyan sneered again, as if the feeling of being in control of everything had returned¡
So what if she failed? At least the other party didn¡¯t dare to retaliate against her.
With this mindset, it enabled her reckless behavior. It must be said that this tactic was quite effective, though it could be used very rarely¡
However, upon hearing Ling Mo¡¯s next statement, He Hongyan nearly fell to the ground.
¡°But that¡¯s not a big deal,¡± Ling Mo said calmly.
Not only He Hongyan, but Old Zheng and Wang Lin were also stunned on the spot.
This is clearly a big deal!
This means they wouldn¡¯t just be facing He Hongyan, but the entire Niepan!
Even if Niepan doesn¡¯t necessarily send many people for He Hongyan¡¯s sake, even just one team would be enough to handle!
Both Old Zheng and Wang Lin, like Ling Mo back then, held a bit of apprehension regarding Niepan, this survivor organization. After all, it was the only one currently developing branches; maybe their numbers aren¡¯t vast, but they cover a wide area!
Especially Old Zheng, he was almost on the brink of tears!
The situation suddenly spiraled out of control, mainly due to He Hongyan¡¯s personality, yet ultimately, it couldn¡¯t be separated from Ling Mo!
¡°When he said he didn¡¯t mind, I should have realized-he wasn¡¯t indifferent at all, he actually wanted to escte the situation! But what benefit does causing amotion here bring him?¡±
Old Zheng sulked and thought about it for a moment, then suddenly realized.
Sabotage Niepan! That was Ling Mo¡¯s intention!
He let He Hongyan stir up trouble precisely for this purpose!
Although he didn¡¯t think about this initially, now Old Zheng was more and more convinced of this possibility.
Ling Mo knew He Hongyan, and there was already a conflict between them¡ It was perfectly normal for him to use this to his advantage.
With Wang Lin around, the Central Region Camp could never remainpletely neutral, and Old Zheng understood this himself.
Now that He Hongyan had made the first move, even Old Zheng felt a headache, and naturally, he had even less fondness for her.
Originally, it was just a personal dislike which wouldn¡¯t have mattered much, but now He Hongyan undoubtedly represented Niepan¡
Even if she only represented a part, or even just a fraction, it was still Niepan!
¡°No, there¡¯s no way he could have nned this far ahead¡¡±
Old Zheng shook his head, then looked at Ling Mo again with aplicated expression.
But as before, he couldn¡¯t discern anything from Ling Mo¡¯s face¡
¡°No matter what, he¡¯s forcing me to make a choice! Abandon Ling Mo? That¡¯s clearly impossible! But this way, I¡¯ll have to abandon Niepanpletely, with no room for maneuver¡¡±
At this point, Old Zheng also understood that Ling Mo surely intended to cement his identity as a ¡°traitor,¡± thus binding the Central Region Camp with him.
Imagine when Niepan receives the news: The Central Region Camp colludes with Ling Mo from the inside and outside, yet the member who uncovered this conspiracy sacrificed themselves¡
Being able to cooperate after that would be a miracle!
¡°Ling Mo, you¡¯ve set me up for disaster!¡±
Old Zheng was teary-eyed. If he had known that Falcon and Niepan were at odds with each other, he wouldn¡¯t have tried to handle both issues at the same time!
But how could he have known that it wasn¡¯t Falcon who had a personal vendetta with Niepan-it was Ling Mo himself¡
And the Falcon, having been inadvertently dragged into Niepan¡¯s mess countless times, was now caught up once again in the Central Region Camp¡
Sharing in Old Zheng¡¯s difort was He Hongyan¡
She had revealed her trump card, yet it was useless against Ling Mo¡
¡°Why? Aren¡¯t you afraid of Niepan hunting you down? Let me tell you, given my contribution points, Niepan will at least send a ten-person squad¡¡± He Hongyan said with trembling lips, feeling she could no longer maintain herposure¡
Unexpectedly, Ling Mo just chuckled and replied, ¡°I¡¯m not worried about collecting more debts. But since you have the means to notify, I won¡¯t need to discuss my main agenda anymore.¡±
¡°Just as I thought! Your so-called main agenda is to pit both Niepan and the Central Region Camp together!¡± Old Zheng silently screamed.
Wang Lin, from the same camp as Old Zheng, was already gearing up excitedly as she stepped forward. ¡°Brother-inw, leave her to me.¡±
¡°As soon as you see Ling Mo, you forget all about your responsibilities! He just set us up, didn¡¯t he?¡±
Old Zheng silently pulled out a cigarette, having already given up resisting¡
¡°Alright.¡± Ling Mo nodded without much thought.
Wang Lin immediately shed a grin, saying ¡°Thank you¡± while casting a malevolent nce at He Hongyan. ¡°You¡¯ve been quite dissatisfied with me these past few days? Well, I¡¯ve long thought you weren¡¯t any good¡¡±
¡°No¡¡± He Hongyan turned ashen and began to struggle, ¡°No! Don¡¯t touch me!¡±
Unfortunately, she felt as if she were bound by invisible chains, and as soon as Wang Lin grabbed her arm, her body went limp.
Although Wang Lin didn¡¯t have an enhancement ability, her martial arts background made herbat skills exceptionally strong, making it easy to subdue He Hongyan at that moment.
She tightly grasped He Hongyan who protested, ¡°I may not kill you today, but do you think you¡¯ll spare me? None of you are any good either!¡±
As He Hongyan¡¯s cries faded into the distance, Old Zheng exhaled a puff of smoke and asked, ¡°Were you nning on letting her go back? Honestly, messing around only leads to one¡¯s own downfall¡¡±
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Chapter 802: Im Talking About You
Old Zheng¡¯s words were not just mere sentiment; they were loaded with meaning. After speaking, he gave Ling Mo a profound and steady look, not blinking once.
¡°I¡¯ve made it so obvious, surely you grasp my point now! Things have reached a conclusion, so how about giving me an exnation!¡±
Losing an ally for no apparent reason is no small matter. Even if Ling Mo represents the Second Camp, he can¡¯t just act recklessly!
Old Zheng is not Wang Lin. He and Ling Mo have only just met, yet he was inexplicably maneuvered, helping Ling Mo suppress a rival while also suffering a significant setback.
Simply asking for an exnation is already a considerable concession!
Even if Old Zheng could brush off this matter, he still has to ount to the senior management at Central Region Camp!
However, what Old Zheng didn¡¯t expect was that in response to his suggestive gaze, Ling Mo¡¯s first reaction was to show a hint of confusion!
¡°What is it?¡± Ling Mo asked innocently.
But such a simple question nearly made Old Zheng spit blood.How can you be the one who¡¯s confused? Clearly, I¡¯m the one troubled by all these questions! Although I¡¯ve somewhat figured out your motive, shouldn¡¯t you at least offer somefort to my wounded soul?
A rush of blood surged to Old Zheng¡¯s head, and he almost blurted out his words, but then he paused unexpectedly.
Yes¡ where does Ling Mo get this unshakable confidence?
Is he pretending to be clueless?
Obviously not; he genuinely looks surprised¡
¡°Could it be that I made a mistake?¡±
Old Zheng thought in bewilderment, yet inside, he was already beginning to calm down.
¡°That¡¯s it¡ This person is meticulous. When he set up this n, he definitely considered our Central Region Camp¡ This matter is a minor issue for me personally, but for the camp¡¯s senior management, it¡¯s not that simple. Even if they don¡¯t abandon the cooperation with the Second Camp because of this, they will surely have many criticisms of his approach, and it might even affect the partnership between both sides¡ He couldn¡¯t have overlooked such significant consequences¡ Could he be wanting me to keep it confidential?¡±
As soon as he thought of this possibility, he immediately dismissed it: ¡°No, even if I don¡¯t say anything, Niepan will definitely leak the news, and even if the camp doesn¡¯t find out immediately, they will eventually learn the truth¡ He couldn¡¯t have missed that¡ Moreover, this incident has offended Niepan. If Niepan has any kind of cklist, Ling Mo would undoubtedly be at the top! I can¡¯t allow Central Region Camp to bear the burden alone, and my life can¡¯t bear it either, so his name is bound to be exposed¡ In that case, if he wants to leave no loose ends, there¡¯s probably only one way¡¡±
¡°No! It can¡¯t be!¡±
Old Zheng was suddenly shocked, and he looked at Ling Mo with a hint of disbelief.
But remembering what Ling Mo had just done, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a chill.
¡°Others might not¡ but he just might!¡±
¡°The best way to eliminate future troubles is to destroy Niepan¡ or annex it!¡±
Thinking about the resources and manpower that Niepan had amassed, Old Zheng couldn¡¯t help but breathe a bit more heavily.
It must be an annexation!
Could Ling Mo¡¯s ambition be so vast?!
Niepan is full of thorns. Causing it some trouble isn¡¯t too difficult, but swallowing it whole is not that simple!
For a Survivor Camp to have developed to this extent, the power it holds is certainly nothing to be trifled with!
And Ling Mo¡
Old Zheng knew a little about the inner workings of Falcon Second Camp.
This Second Camp is currently only semi-independent, with the real Falcon Camp holding it back.
Although Ling Mo is one of the actual leaders of the Second Camp, in the eyes of the bosses at Falcon Camp, he is seen as a thorn in their side.
No one wants their power to be stripped away by an outsider, even if he¡¯s not directly involved in management!
But with Yuwen Xuan around, this issue has yet to be brought to the forefront. However, now that Ling Mo has provoked Niepan, the situation is different.
As long as Falcon Camp doesn¡¯t loosen its grip, the support that Second Camp can offer Ling Mo is actually limited!
There might even be a worse oue: Falcon Camp could be furious and use Ling Mo as a bargaining chip to patch things up with Niepan!
¡°No matter how you look at it, it¡¯s hard for him to achieve his goal. Could he still have a hidden card up his sleeve?¡±
The more Old Zheng thought, the deeper his thoughts went, and the more questions filled his mind.
At least from his standpoint, Ling Mo seemed to be digging his own grave!
Just then, Ling Mo suddenly eximed, ¡°Oh,¡± as if realizing something, and said, ¡°No need to worry, just pin everything on me. In front of your bosses, there¡¯s no need to mention Wang Lin.¡±
¡°Huh? Okay¡¡± Old Zheng instinctively replied, but immediately felt like pping himself.
What was there to be anxious about?
Yet, with just those words, Ling Mo managed to make Old Zheng the one feeling uneasy!
¡°If you don¡¯t cause trouble, you won¡¯t get into trouble, and you¡¯re one of them! What a person¡ truly oblivious!¡±
Frustrated, Old Zheng walked to the side, needing to distance himself from Ling Mo to calm down for a moment¡
At this time, Xu Shuhan also spoke up, ¡°What about him?¡±
The man, held by the neck, remained rtively calm. But when he saw Ling Mo looking his way, he couldn¡¯t help but tense up.
He might not have felt the full impact of Ling Mo¡¯s strategies, but Ling Mo¡¯s lightning-fast reflexes and action had genuinely stunned this man.
Though he never had a chance to face Ling Mo directly, he knew He Hongyan¡¯s strength well¡
To defeat He Hongyan so effortlessly, facing Ling Mo would be a swift end for him too.
A master, this is a true master!
When He Hongyan was dragged away by Wang Lin, he did feel a bit of panic, but more so a sense of pity.
While she considered Ling Mo to be a rookie, Ling Mo was probably the one truly seeing her as a joke.
Throughout the whole ordeal, he never saw any anger or humiliation on Ling Mo¡¯s face; his expression when dealing with He Hongyan was particrly calm.
At the time, he thought this person simply hadn¡¯t grasped the situation or didn¡¯t understand He Hongyan¡¯s methods¡ but now he understood. Ling Mo was genuinely calm. It was like how a human doesn¡¯t react when an ant shows its tiny aggression.
When it was his turn to face his fate, the man grew fearful.
Anyone who managed to survive up to this point was certainly someone who cherished life. Just like He Hongyan, who might not value others¡¯ lives but certainly cherished her own. In a way, her ruthlessness was a manifestation of self-preservation¡
After a shivering moment, the man swallowed hard, watching Ling Mo walk up to him.
¡°I¡¡±
¡°Let him go,¡± Ling Mo said.
The man¡¯s eyes widened, and before he could react, Xu Shuhan had already released her grip and quickly distanced herself, hiding behind Ling Mo with her head lowered.
However, her unusual behavior didn¡¯t catch the man¡¯s attention, as he was somewhat dazed, staring at Ling Mo.
¡°I¡¯m not a murderer, what are you afraid of?¡± Ling Mo said with a hint of helplessness.
He didn¡¯t actually harbor any ill will toward this man; during his infiltration earlier, he had overheard the man advising He Hongyan.
It¡¯s just that he didn¡¯t dare outright defy He Hongyan, and his words consequently had little effect. But this alone shed light on He Hongyan¡¯s domineering nature.
¡°Right¡ right,¡± the man said, awkwardly forcing a smile.
¡°But there¡¯s something I need your help with,¡± Ling Mo added, ncing at the visibly nervous man. With a smile, he continued, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it won¡¯t put you in any danger. You might even earn a reward. Of course, that depends if your boss is in the mood for that.¡±
While Ling Mo¡¯s words sounded like a joke, Old Zheng furrowed his brow once more.
Chapter 803: Do You Remember the Word â‘¡?
Compared to Old Zheng, the man¡¯s thoughts were much simpler. However, they bothcked a sense of humor¡
¡°You know, I¡¯ve thought it through. If this matter were harmful to me, how could you guarantee I would still deliver the message? So I guess I overthought¡¡± the man said honestly.
What he said was truly in and straightforward. Ling Mo gave an indifferent smile and took a few steps toward the stairwell, then motioned for the man to follow him.
As the two walked away, Old Zheng couldn¡¯t help but show a hint of curiosity, yet he had to pretend to remain calm and stay put. Naturally, he heard nothing but was rather frustrated by the changing expressions on the man¡¯s face.
¡°What on earth did Ling Mo say!¡±
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When Ling Mo and his group returned to the motel, another half an hour had passed.
The sky hadpletely darkened, and most zombies had be active.
However, with the Phantom map provided by ck Silk, Ling Mo and his group almost effortlessly made their way back.This scene once again astonished Old Zheng, who couldn¡¯t stop asking Ling Mo questions along the way. Ling Mo, not wasting the opportunity of having a powerful hallucinatory type superhuman at his side, also consulted extensively on matters regarding illusions.
Old Zheng merely thought Ling Mo was curious, little realizing that another pair of ¡°ears¡± were hidden inside Ling Mo¡¯s mind, and a mysterious Creature was unwittingly learning from him¡
Xia Na had been waiting outside the door. Upon hearing footstepsing up the stairs, she immediately showed a smile. They had been gone for nearly an hour, yet she didn¡¯t know what had happened. Ling Mo had vaguely mentioned a surprise upon his return.
What kind of surprise? Something edible maybe?
But just as she was about to greet them, she suddenly furrowed her brow and wondered, ¡°Why are there four people?¡±
Ling Mo had gone out chasing after Xu Shuhan, and it was unlikely that Yu Shiran and Xiao Bai would be brought back by him. So, whose footsteps were the two additional sounds?
Before Xia Na could think too much, a figure had already appeared in the corridor. Seeing the person looking around, Xia Na felt a sudden panic.
At this moment, Ling Mo¡¯s voice came from the stairwell, ¡°What are you looking around for? She¡¯s right there.¡±
¡°I didn¡¯t see her¡¡± Wang Lin responded, then saw Xia Na standing in the middle of the corridor. Their eyes met, and both stopped in their tracks.
It had been half a year. Xia Na¡¯s hair appeared longer, but her figure didn¡¯t seem to have changed much. However,pared to the Xia Na she had seen back then, this Xia Na seemed quite different now.
Back then, Xia Na¡¯s eyes were vacant, and there was always a sense of distance when she looked at others. But now, as Xia Na gazed at her, Wang Lin clearly felt something different.
Right¡ it was humanity¡
In Xia Na¡¯s gaze, there seemed to be a hint of humanity!
Wang Lin was immediately taken aback.
She had some understanding of Xia Na¡¯s situation, so whenever Xia Na was mentioned, her expression would always seem somewhat peculiar.
When Ling Mo refused to borate about Xia Na, she felt a bit disappointed, but wasn¡¯t there also a sense of relief? Deep down, she was vaguely afraid of what the result could be¡ Just as she wasing up the stairs, she had been quite anxious¡ Maybe Xia Na would stare at her like a stranger again?
But when she trulyid eyes on Xia Na, she realized all her fears were unfounded.
Xia Na¡¯s situation waspletely different from what she had imagined!
Annoying Ling Mo! The first thought that popped into Wang Lin¡¯s mind was this. If Ling Mo had told her earlier, she wouldn¡¯t have been so flustered!
Even so, Wang Lin found it quite difficult to open her mouth. She whispered, ¡°Xia Na?¡±
The moment she uttered the words, Wang Lin felt her face flush.
Her voice¡ had it really changed pitch¡
Xia Na seemed momentarily stunned, then started walking towards her.
Wang Lin¡¯s heart was suddenly in a knot. She stood there dazed, staring wide-eyed at Xia Na, who was steadily approaching her.
She tried to glean something from Xia Na¡¯s face, but the light was too dim¡
Despite her efforts, all she could see was Xia Na¡¯s lustrousplexion and the faint outlines of her features¡
Closer¡ even closer¡
When the distance between them was less than five meters, Wang Lin¡¯s vision suddenly blurred, and then she heard Xia Na¡¯s voice by her ear.
¡°Linlin¡¡±
The simple call was infused with a touch of warmth and a sense of delight.
Wang Lin¡¯s body froze instantly!
This wasn¡¯t just humanity; it was as if she had fully regained her humanity!
She felt a somewhat cold body embrace her, and the smooth strands of hair brushed against her cheek and neck. She could even feel Xia Na¡¯s hand ced at her back, that seemingly soft hand slowly slipping towards her hindbrain and gently caressing her hair.
But none of this couldpare to Xia Na¡¯s call. Wang Lin¡¯s nose tingled, and she hugged Xia Na with slightly trembling arms.
She struggled for a moment, then softly said, ¡°Xia Na¡¡±
In the apocalypse, sisters reunited¡
But more than that, what truly excited Wang Lin was Xia Na¡¯s ¡°recovery.¡±
A warm current enveloped Wang Lin, and it was only after two full minutes that she slowly released her.
The two exchanged a nce. Wang Lin hesitated for a moment, trying to find a way to break the ice, and ended up blurting out, ¡°You almost became a widow¡ oh!¡±
Suddenly, she received a knock on the head, and looking back, it was Ling Mo.
Ling Mo was staring at her rather unhappily, saying, ¡°Be mindful of your words.¡±
It was then she noticed the unusual surrounding; the once empty corridor now had several more people.
Ye Lian and Li Yalin were leaning against each other, both gazing at her with slight bewilderment, then simultaneously turning their eyes toward Ling Mo. Another girl, about her age, looked puzzled, probably both guessing her identity and contemting the meaning of her words¡
Old Zheng was offering a cigarette to a man in his thirties, but the man scrutinized him with a questioning gaze, continuously asking, ¡°The Central Region Camp? Where¡¯s that? How did you end up on Niepan¡¯s territory? And how did you run into Ling Mo? What¡¯s the deal with that girl¡¡±
The most surprising thing to her was that there was actually an old man in Ling Mo¡¯s team¡
That old man was wearing an apron, donning a pair of ck rubber gloves, and standing there with a bloody scalpel in hand¡
He was still yelling, ¡°Who! Who¡¯s bing a widow!¡±
Wang Lin nced around and quietly asked, ¡°Why are there so many people with you now?¡±
¡°That¡¯s a long story¡¡± Ling Mo replied.
¡°And what about Xia Na¡¡± Wang Lin continued.
Ling Mo merely gave a slight smile, not intending to provide a detailed exnation.
Instead, Xia Na reached out again to touch the back of Wang Lin¡¯s head, suddenly saying, ¡°The mark is gone¡¡±
At her words, Ling Mo broke into a sweat.
He clearly remembered the ¡°2¡± on Wang Lin¡¯s head when they parted ways¡
Wang Lin hadn¡¯t forgotten it either. She was stunned for a moment and then suddenly charged forward: ¡°What kind of mark was that! Of course, it disappeared after you put it on my head! I almost let you fool me just now. I¡¯m telling you, I came for revenge!¡±
Unfortunately, her skills were no match for Xia Na¡¯s. The female zombie giggled and slipped past Wang Lin¡
¡°See, I knew it,¡± Ling Mo remarked philosophically, then turned and called out to Mu Chen, ¡°You don¡¯t need to ask so many questions¡¡±
Mu Chen grudgingly closed his mouth, while Old Zheng couldn¡¯t help but wipe away sweat, feeling as though he¡¯d been granted a reprieve as he said, ¡°Some things I can¡¯t exin either¡¡±
¡°Just know that they¡¯re also enemies of Niepan.¡± Ling Mo added.
Old Zheng was immediately overwhelmed with emotion; as if to say, you think all of this happened by ident¡
¡°We¡¯ll be heading out at dawn, so you all should find a room to rest,¡± Ling Mo said.
Seeing Old Zheng¡¯s slight hesitation, Ling Mo added, ¡°We can talk more on the road if needed.¡±
Chapter 804: Respect the Elderly and Cherish the Young
Even though Ling Mo had issued a warning, by the time the motel had quieted down again, it was already close to midnight.
After carefully disguising Xu Shuhan, Ling Mo turned his attention to another important matter.
Merely racing against Niepan like this was not a particrly effective strategy. The more people he had, the slower their progress. In contrast, Niepan might still be on the move day and night and could even employ some special tracking measures. Considering their familiarity with the route, it might not even be safe to leave Heishui City.
Moreover, the reason Ling Mo was buying time wasn¡¯t just to temporarily widen the distance¡
In a corner of the motel, inside the storage room.
The sunsses man, or rather one of the Big Boss¡¯s avatars, was currently slumped against the wall, looking dispirited.
His hands were tied to the stic piping above his head, and his feet were tightly bound together with ropes.
In this ufortable, bound position, he had to exert himself just to remain standing¡ ording to Ling Mo, this was conducive to his thinking¡
¡°Click.¡±The sound of the door opening suddenly rang out, followed by a blinding shlight beam probing inside.
The sunsses man painfully turned his head away, listening to someone entering from outside.
Next, the voice that had been endlessly echoing in his mind once again sounded in his ear, ¡°You¡¯ve been alone for a few hours, have you thought things through?¡±
¡°Cough¡¡± The sunsses man blinkedboriously, straining to look at Ling Mo.
As the figure in his eyes gradually became clear, a trace of a manic smile appeared on the sunsses man¡¯s face.
¡°Do your words count?¡± he asked in a muffled voice.
Ling Mo toyed with the shlight and seemed to smile, ¡°About that¡ you¡¯ll just have to wait and see.¡±
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Five dayster.
On a somewhat deserted road, a group of figures was running wildly.
Suddenly, the leader of the group halted. He turned to look at a shop on the side.
¡°Go check it out.¡±
He gave the brief order, already making his way over.
The instant he opened the door, a hand reached out from inside.
Apanied by the sound of someone behind him pulling back the slide on a gun, the hand drooped lifelessly along the doorframe.
¡°Don¡¯t be nervous, it¡¯s just a corpse.¡±
The person who opened the door remained unusually calm, pushing the door wide open, and then heard exmations from those behind him.
¡°They¡¯re all¡¡± The person who nearly fired his weapon still held his arm up, muttering in fear.
¡°Zombies.¡± said the leader, picking up the conversation.
His somewhat sinister eyes kept peering into the depths of the shop, and he furrowed his brow slightly.
Inside this barren shop, corpsesy scattered all around¡ and those blood-red eyes seemed to be ¡°staring¡± at them.
However, he seemed oblivious as he crouched down to examine one of the corpses: ¡°These zombies have been dead for at most a little over an hour¡ Their eyes look nk, which means, like before, they were lured here by an Illusion and killed without any resistance¡ There are blood holes here, just like the method used by that person.¡±
Having said this, he stood up, took out a handkerchief, and wiped his hands. ¡°The distance is getting closer; they can¡¯t escape. But¡¡± He paused abruptly, pondered for a moment, and then continued, ¡°I don¡¯t know why they are taking a route so simr to ours.¡±
¡°Old Seven, are you saying¡ this shortcut?¡± asked the one holding the gun.
¡°Exactly¡¡± the man called Old Seven nodded affirmatively, ¡°Didn¡¯t they capture a captive? I think that person gave them directions. But if they took the route, wouldn¡¯t they realize we might take it as well? While they¡¯ve saved time, this way, they are bound to be caught by us¡¡±
As he was contemting, someone in the team remarked, ¡°Isn¡¯t that a good thing? It shows they¡¯re foolish!¡±
¡°Hopefully. Once this mission is sessful, we won¡¯t have to undertake any tasks for half the year, and the treatment we receive will improve too. Everyone needs to stay focused,¡± Old Seven said cautiously. ¡°In any case, once we get close, we initiate strangtion, make sure to eliminate them.¡±
¡°What about the captive?¡± someone asked.
¡°Their strength isn¡¯t weak; how could they possibly rescue the captive alive? Don¡¯t hesitate, when the timees¡ go all out!¡± With that, Old Seven nced down at the corpse at his feet and then waved his hand forcefully, ¡°Quick, pursue!¡±
Meanwhile, on a rtively remote highway in the distance.
Several figures were dragging their weary steps, slowly moving forward.
Not far ahead of them were three girls who appeared to be quite at ease, followed by a young man who seemed to be in decent shape.
¡°Ling Mo¡¡± one of the figures suddenly let out a wail, then feebly shouted, ¡°I¡¯m so tired¡¡±
¡°Hang in there a little longer.¡±
The young man was fiddling with an inconspicuous small machine in his hand, and without turning his head, he responded.
Throughout the journey, he had been tinkering with the device multiple times, as if he were searching for something.
But in this city of ruins, what could he possibly find?
¡°I¡¯m really tired¡¡± the person continued to shout.
Soon, the repetitiveints brought about a roar of anger.
¡°Damn! I haven¡¯t evenined about being tired, and you¡¯re shouting so eagerly!¡±
The person sighed again, ¡°Respect the elderly and cherish the young¡¡±
¡°Come on! You¡¯re clearly on my back!¡± Mu Chen said, his face flushed with exertion.
And on his back, Old Lan was sighing with a look of distress¡
It had been too long, and even with someone carrying him, he felt like his bones were going to fall apart.
¡°You have to understand the weakness of a shut-in¡¡± Old Lan called out again.
¡°Don¡¯t insult shut-ins. At most, you¡¯re just an old pervert!¡±
¡°Ling Mo, why don¡¯t we take a break?¡±
Wang Lin walked a few steps faster, then spoke to Ling Mo.
¡°Soon,¡± Ling Mo replied, looking up.
¡°We¡¯ve been rushing tirelessly for five days. Even if we¡¯re not moving that quickly, it¡¯s still hard on everyone. We might be fine, but those three are quite weak¡¡± Wang Lin turned her head with concern, and among those she nced at were not only Old Lan but also the sweat-soaked Lan Lan and the unsteady Old Zheng¡
There was also the stumbling sunsses man, but Wang Lin chose to selectively ignore him.
¡°We¡¯ve saved time, but we¡¯ve also made some sacrifices. Trust me, we won¡¯t have to go much farther¡¡±
About ten minutester, Ling Mo suddenly pointed to a building ahead and said, ¡°We¡¯re here.¡±
Hearing his voice, everyone immediately looked up.
Lan Lan took a breath and asked, ¡°It¡¯s just a building¡ Do we just walk in and we¡¯re there?¡±
¡°Did you secretly ce a space-time portal inside?¡± Old Zheng joked.
¡°You¡¯ll find out soon enough,¡± Ling Mo replied.
The sunsses man squinted at the building, a hint of doubt shing in his expression.
¡°Does he truly not know his situation, or can he really find some turning point here?¡±
But as Ling Mo picked up his pace toward the building, the man no longer had the energy to continue pondering.
¡°Hurry up, everyone, just hang in there a little longer!¡±
Not long after they entered the building, a group of figures sprinting at full speed appeared at the other end of the street¡
¡°What do you mean hang in there¡ this is downright exhausting! We¡¯ve got to climb over twenty floors¡¡± Old Zheng groused miserably, looking ahead at Ling Mo with a dejected expression, ¡°We¡¯re both of the mental ability, but our physical conditions are worlds apart!¡±
¡°Hmph, can¡¯t figure it out? Can¡¯t you see the biggest difference between you two?¡± Mu Chen snorted from the side.
Old Zheng gazed at him with some surprise, then asked expectantly, ¡°You know?¡±
¡°Of course!¡± Mu Chen nced at him dismissively and said, ¡°The reason is simple¡ you¡¯re single!¡±
¡°¡Can¡¯t argue with that¡¡± Old Zheng was left speechless.
As the group continued climbing the stairs, a faint noise suddenly echoed from below.
Almost immediately upon hearing the sound, the stairwell became silent, and everyone came to an abrupt halt¡
Lan Lan, who was at the back, slowly turned her head to look at the darkened staircase¡
Chapter 805: The Sprint on the Stairs
In the midst of exchanging bewildered nces, Lan Lan finally asked, ¡°What is¡that sound? It shouldn¡¯t be a zombie, right?¡±
They had cleared out quite a few zombies on their way up, and given how hidden the entrance to the stairs was, how could zombies follow so quickly?
Even if they were zombies, it seemed unlikely they could make such a noise.
This sound wasn¡¯t something a single creature or two could produce¡
It wasn¡¯t just Lan Lan; others quickly came to simr conclusions.
Yet, under these circumstances, they all looked towards Ling Mo, awaiting his decision.
¡°¡They aren¡¯t even trying to hide the noise? But there are quite a few of them, so Xiao Bai and the others can¡¯t intercept them¡¡±
Ling Mo pondered for a couple of seconds, then suddenly shouted, ¡°Move! As long as we reach the rooftop, we¡¯ll have the advantage temporarily!¡±
¡°But that¡¯s a dead end¡¡± Old Lan reminded him.¡°I know¡ No time to exin, go!¡±
With Ling Mo¡¯smanding shout, everyone sprang into action again.
Lan Lan had just turned her gaze away when she suddenly felt someone grasp her arm. In an instant, she was being pulled along.
She nced up to see that it was Xu Shuhan, who rarely spoke, pulling her along. However, this female host was wearing a strange sunshade mask, obscuring any expression on her face¡
On the other side, Old Zheng suddenly let out a cry as his cor was hooked by a scythe, and Xia Na was roughly but efficiently dragging him upwards.
Even the sunsses man was snatched up by Mu Chen, who freed a hand for him, instantly elerating their pace significantly.
In the blink of an eye, Ling Mo¡¯s group¡¯s speed up the stairs nearly doubled.
This sudden action left the sunsses man in shock¡ Ling Mo had nned this response all along?
Ling Mo¡¯s team included four members whocked stamina, and having the others constantly elerate with them for five days was impractical. However, in critical moments like this, using the current strategy was entirely feasible. Moreover, this allowed them to maximize their advantages and be ready for any sudden developments.
For instance, at the moment, the only one who had exhausted a significant amount of strength was Mu Chen. Yet those who were trulybat-effective had hardly suffered any substantial depletion.
Among them, Old Zheng¡¯s situation was somewhat unique. Although he had used a lot of physical strength, his superpower didn¡¯t rely on physical energy¡
It might seem like a simple escape, but Ling Mo had already made meticulous ns.
It was only now that the sunsses man began to see this¡
¡°However, there are still many suspicious aspects in his actions. The reason he¡¯s keeping things hidden is probably due to ack of trust in me?¡± the sunsses man mused. ¡°Heh, it makes sense. After all, I¡¯m essentially the one who was sent to hunt him down, right? Escaping right under the enemy¡¯s nose, it seems he¡¯s quite the daredevil¡¡±
No matter what the sounds from below were, everyone present felt an intense sense of danger, and Ling Mo¡¯s response further confirmed this¡
During their five-day journey, even Old Zheng and Wang Lin, who were initially unaware, hade to understand much of the truth. After their initial shock, they both calmly epted the reality. Given what happened with He Hongyan, they were already facing pursuit from Niepan, and now it was just that the scale of the pursuit had increased. ??
But the fact that the pursuers had caught up so quickly still left them somewhat shaken.
¡°How did they get here so fast?¡± Old Zheng said with difficulty, his mouth finally opening to speak.
By this point, Ling Mo, who had moved to the back with Ye Lian, replied, ¡°Because this route is the shortest and it¡¯s the one most frequently used by Niepan¡¯s people. Just think of it as their dedicated route!¡±
¡°What? Then aren¡¯t we just¡¡± Wang Lin was startled. She hesitated for a moment, but couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Isn¡¯t this a suicide run?¡±
Her words echoed Old Zheng and the others¡¯ thoughts¡ Who escapes like this?!
¡°On the surface, it seems like that, but if you think carefully, the teams sent to hunt us down are certainly more than one, and they¡¯re all superhumans. It¡¯s likely that many can roughly deduce our whereabouts. So no matter which path we take, these people will follow us; taking a detour is hardly meaningful.¡±
¡°Moreover, no matter how we try to avoid them, we¡¯ll inevitably end up on the main roads. Taking a wild route is simply unrealistic for us. Around Heishui City, they have the home advantage and are more familiar with the routes. Given that, we might as well take the shortest path to reach our destination and shake them off sooner.¡±
Ling Mo exined hastily. At such a critical moment, he didn¡¯t want hispanions to panic too much.
While Old Zheng and the others were still deep in thought, the sunsses man suddenly realized what was going on.
Since they were at a disadvantage anyway, they might as well use this approach to level the ying field¡ This was Ling Mo¡¯s expressed intention.
Though he didn¡¯t want to admit it, it was hard to deny that Ling Mo¡¯s straightforward approach was indeed the most suitable¡
However¡
¡°Where exactly is our destination? Is it right here?¡± Lan Lan couldn¡¯t help but ask again.
And just then, urgent footsteps could be faintly heard from below.
¡°Old Zheng!¡± Ling Mo immediately called out.
Old Zheng, called back to attention, responded quickly and his gaze suddenly sharpened.
The stairway behind Ling Mo immediately began to ripple, and the light dimmed rapidly. With a light ¡°click,¡±rge cracks and spiders suddenly appeared.
Terrifying screams echoed continuously from the cracks, apanied by humanoid dark shadows crawling out, leaving half their bodies struggling painfully within the walls. These screams seemed to pierce directly into the brain, sending shivers down one¡¯s spine¡
Even though they had seen it many times, witnessing the formation of the illusion again left everyone marveling in awe.
As the illusion gradually formed, Old Zheng¡¯s dark circles deepened considerably. He said tiredly, ¡°The environment here is too simple. If the opponent also has mental abilities, I won¡¯t be able to sustain it for long! Moreover, since it¡¯s causing indiscriminate effects, the impact will definitely be significantly reduced.¡±
¡°Indiscriminate effects¡± was Old Zheng¡¯s specialized term, referring to an illusion without anyone specifically controlling it. Otherwise, with hismand, the illusion could change in countless ways and even be an independent ¡°small world¡±¡
¡°It¡¯s okay, save your psychic power; I¡¯ll need your helpter,¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°How many floors are left?¡± Mu Chen suddenly couldn¡¯t help but ask.
¡°Eight more floors,¡± Old Lan confidently replied. For now, this was his chance to showcase the usefulness of his academic prowess¡
¡°Eight floors¡¡± Ling Mo calcted in his mind and nced down at the device in his hand. ¡°It should be enough¡¡±
¡°Sh-should?¡± Mu Chen eximed in frustration, but his speed did not slow down¡
¡°Should¡± was certainly better than ¡°definitely not¡±!
Seven floors¡
Five floors¡
¡°Ah!¡±
A sudden scream echoed from below, followed by a series of shouts. But upon hearing the noise, the expressions of those above didn¡¯t lighten; instead, they grew more grave.
¡°They only managed to scare one or two of them¡¡± Old Zheng said, looking displeased.
¡°No surprise there. You set it up casually, but those bold enough to chase me must be skilled; otherwise, there¡¯s no way they could catch up so quickly,¡± Ling Mo said, shaking his head. He wasn¡¯t trying tofort Old Zheng but was merely making an objective analysis. Assessing the opponent¡¯s strength urately is crucial in battle.
Xia Na suddenly spoke up as well, ¡°Ling-Ge isn¡¯t trying to hold them back with the illusion; he¡¯s just trying to slow them down. If they¡¯re more cautious, it¡¯ll buy us more time.¡±
¡°I see¡ But¡¡± Old Zheng frowned with concern. What exactly was on the rooftop?
Two floors!
Secondster, the iron door appeared in front of Ling Mo¡¯s group.
¡°Get inside!¡±
Ling Mo stopped just before the iron door opened, turned, and grabbed Ye Lian. ¡°Ye Lian, you guard the entrance,¡± he said, looking at Old Zheng, who had just been set down. ¡°Old Zheng, follow me. Yalin, you stay too. The rest, get inside.¡±
Chapter 806: Quietly Shooting
Thud, thud, thud¡
A series of dense and hurried footsteps quickly approached, reaching the final floor leading to the Rooftop. However, at the moment, everything had returned to silence, with the Iron Door to the Rooftop firmly closed. The figures that had been lingering here a minute ago had nowpletely vanished.
¡°Hahaha! They¡¯re digging their own graves! Running straight to the top floor¡do they think of jumping off the building? Ling Mo, we wee your self-decision!¡± The maniacalughter echoed in the stairwell from below, and as the Pursuit Team closed in on the final floor, almost all the Members of Niepan felt a surge of excitement.
The shout came from a red-haired youth, who was closely following behind the Leader, Old Seven. The hand gripping his Machete was already sweaty: ¡°Damn it, chasing them for so many days has been exhausting, but we¡¯ve finally cornered them! This time they can¡¯t escape, they¡¯ve walked into a dead end, and I¡¯m going to send them off!¡±
Old Seven, at the front, remained silent, but as he looked at the staircase corner above, he couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath. Until they caught up with Ling Mo and his group, a hint of unease asionally crossed his mind. Although he hadn¡¯t personally seen Ling Mo, just the cautious attitude of the leadership suggested this group wouldn¡¯t be easy to eliminate.
But fortune favors the bold; if he wanted to escape the long-term life of adventure and lead a stable, luxurious life, this was a perfect opportunity! This thought wasn¡¯t unique to him but shared by everyone involved in the pursuit. To them, Ling Mo and his group were no longer just people; they were prizes holding immense value!
That¡¯s why the red-haired youth was so excited.
¡°Listen, I¡¯m saying this for thest time! We need to stay alive to enjoy what we earn. Everyone stay sharp! If anyone drags us down, don¡¯t me us if we abandon them!¡± Old Seven growled again.
Among the crowd, a few sparse responses were heard, but most people remained indifferent. Living on the edge of a knife, do they really need reminding for this kind of stuff? It¡¯s just killing a few people;pared to killing Zombies, how difficult can it be? If they were fighting in the streets, perhaps there¡¯d be some concern, but in a ce like this, they could maximize their advantage in numbers!However, just as they were about to step around the corner, Old Seven suddenly stopped.
¡°Wait. Something¡¯s up¡¡±
With the faint glimmer of light, he looked straight at the wall.
The red paint spelling out ¡°F¡± had be mottled, and below it appeared a line of fresh ck lettering.
Judging by the handwriting, the person who wrote it seemed a bit hurried, yet the letters were deliberately erged, as if worried they wouldn¡¯t be seen.
¡°Get out if you don¡¯t want to die!¡±
Old Seven had just read this aloud when someone in the crowd couldn¡¯t help but curse: ¡°Damn it. They¡¯re on the brink of death and still so arrogant! I guess they won¡¯t learn until they see the coffin!¡±
¡°Bluffing! They think a line of writing can scare us away?¡± someone echoed.
¡°Haha. They¡¯re at the end of their rope.¡± Another sneered.
Old Seven, however, raised his hand and said, ¡°Don¡¯t be careless. At this point, if they don¡¯t have some leverage, there¡¯s no reason to do something so pointless¡ This is already thest floor. If they¡¯re still struggling, it means they¡¯re fighting for their lives¡¡± ??
¡°What more tricks could they possibly have?¡± a Long-haired Youth asked.
¡°We don¡¯t know yet¡ but better safe than sorry¡¡±
Before Old Seven could finish speaking, a shout suddenly came from the side.
¡°Someone¡¯s gone in here!¡±
It was the Red-haired Youth who spoke. He was now standing sideways just behind the stairwell¡¯s door, peering inside.
Seeing Old Seven approach, he immediately pushed the slightly ajar door open a bit more, pointing to the door handle and the marks on the ground: ¡°Look, fresh fingerprints, and this dust here. Someone opened this door.¡± As he spoke, he gently demonstrated, and the marks made by pushing the door perfectly aligned with the arc in the dust.
¡°They didn¡¯t go to the Rooftop?¡± Old Seven looked upwards.
A middle-aged man immediately stepped forward, but as soon as he closed his eyes, he suddenly groaned and shook his head, ¡°No, they intercepted my probe. It seems they were prepared.¡±
Just then, a faint sound emanated from behind the door.
The Red-haired Youth immediately stepped back, and under everyone¡¯s gaze, the door creaked open slowly¡
At the same time, a line of writing appeared on the floor behind the door: ¡°If you want to die, thene in.¡±
This eerie scene silenced everyone, drawing all their attention to the Corridor¡
Old Seven gave a hard look at the writing, then heard the Red-haired Youth suggest, ¡°It seems they¡¯ve retreated to this floor¡ But just in case, should we send someone up to check?¡±
With that, there was a stir among the crowd: ¡°But someone can¡¯t just go alone¡¡±
¡°Should we leave a few people here to watch?¡±
¡°No way! We only have the advantage if we stick together,¡± Old Seven frowned as he pondered, interrupting their murmurs. ¡°The environment on the Rooftop might not be as straightforward as it seems¡ And here¡¡± He looked at the door, saying, ¡°There¡¯s definitely someone behind this, they¡¯re trying to lure us in.¡±
¡°Should we go in?¡± someone asked.
After a moment of silence, Old Seven was the first to approach the door. He took out a shlight and shone it inside, then turned and said, ¡°There¡¯s just a Corridor, but it seems like there are twopanies; from here, I can see two doors, four Elevator doors, and a Restroom at the other end¡¡±
¡°Theyout isn¡¯t tooplicated,¡± the Red-haired Youth said.
Old Seven nodded, ¡°It¡¯s notplicated, but it¡¯s not simple, though at least it¡¯s better than being outside. In any case, we can¡¯t give up our advantage; everyone must follow orders¡ Let¡¯s move!¡±
With a wave of Old Seven¡¯s hand, the group slowly made their way inside. The wavering beams of the shlight illuminated the dim Corridor; thepany logo, covered in dust, still faintly showed some bloodstains. Behind a half-open Elevator door, a half-exposed skeleton protruded, with dark, suspicious substances filling the gap¡
Aside from their soft footsteps and breathing, almost no other sounds could be heard on the entire floor¡ Yet everyone knew that beneath this quiet exteriory a powder keg ready to explode at any moment.
At least on the surface, it seemed that the group inside was still afraid to face them head-on¡
¡°Do they think that just because they¡¯re in the dark, they have the upper hand?¡± someone whispered.
However, at that moment, the barrel of a gun suddenly emerged from the Elevator door.
Almost instantly, the crowd erupted with a cry of pain.
Old Seven was startled, but he didn¡¯t have time to tend to the unfortunate person who got shot. Instead, he immediately turned his attention to the Elevator door, raising his gun at the ready.
But as the gun barrel retracted, a strange white mist suddenly began to fill the Corridor, quickly obscuring the Elevator door.
¡°An Illusion? Useless!¡± Old Seven murmured, letting out a low grumble.
With his sound, the spreading mist abruptly parted, creating an opening.
However, by the time he led his people to rush towards the Elevator door, there was no one left inside¡
¡°What speed¡ both in shooting and escaping,¡± Old Seven frowned immediately. ¡°Looks like they¡¯re trying to use these tactics to engage us. Using Illusions like smoke bombs is indeed a cunning strategy, but how long can that person¡¯s psychic powerst? And can they ambush us every time? If this drags on, things will be increasingly unfavorable for them¡¡±
¡°The most important question is, why choose this floor? Above is the Rooftop, and if they fall behind, they won¡¯t even have room to continue struggling¡¡±
Old Seven pondered, turning to look at the back of the group.
The Member who was shot had already fallen to the ground, but he managed to twist his body just in time, resulting in only a bloody graze. The injured one was the same Red-haired Youth who had been the loudest earlier¡
Though not fatal for now, a subtle shadow of fear had quietly settled in everyone¡¯s hearts.
¡°A bad start¡¡±
Chapter 807: Is This Our Way Out?
Chapter 807: Is This Our Way Out?
In the next few minutes, the Pursuit Team led by Old Seven was ambushed several more times.
Even though they were on high alert, Ling Mo and his group employedpletely different methods for each attack. Besides various physical assaults, there were quite a few psychic power sneak attacks, and the asional Illusion served as excellent cover, making their sess rate astonishingly high. After a few encounters, the group finally suffered their first casualty.
Although these small-scale casualties weren¡¯t serious for the team, they didn¡¯t incite panic but made everyone present a bit anxious. The shadow cast earlier had now turned into pressure, making everyone feel quite irritable.
Clearly, they had left a couple of arrogant messages, yet their actions werepletely different from their words!
Everyone had charged in full of passion and fighting spirit, only to encounter nothing more than harassing tactics!
The problem is, in such a limited space, what effect can these tactics really have?
The futile struggles of the prey only make the hunters feel frustrated, yet it¡¯s impossible topletely ignore them. Overall, their actions inevitably slowed down¡
After some contemtion, Old Seven finally decided to change their strategy.
He instructed his men to temporarily guard the entrances of twopanies and then began dismantling the reception desk on one side¡ The dull thuds continuously echoed in the Corridor, while Old Seven coldly watched a pitch-ck office.¡°If they prefer to hide and refuse to engage head-on, it¡¯s making our people anxious. Are they trying to buy time? We can afford to wait. If they won¡¯te out willingly, we¡¯ll find a way to force them out. I want to see who can oust whom¡¡±
After some thought, Old Seven made this decision¡
¡°Can we really take them all down on just this floor?¡± Old Zheng had asked a few minutes ago, somewhat puzzled.
Regarding this question, Ling Mo answered, ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it¡ First of all, it¡¯s too difficult. Secondly, it¡¯s not necessary. However, we still need to show a desperate posture, at least make them think so. This way, their actions will be more cautious, and they will consider everything more carefully. But in reality, what we really need to do is simply buy time¡ The contrast between perception and reality can temporarily confuse their judgment, which is also a part of the dy.¡±
¡°Sounds impressive¡¡± Old Zheng admired.
¡°We¡¯re just using their psychology¡ But no matter what, they won¡¯t give up the credit they¡¯ve almost secured. And since we escaped here, it seems to them that we¡¯ve willingly walked into a cage. We¡¯re like cornered beasts-they don¡¯t want to get tangled up with us, nor do they dare to boldlye in to hunt us down. The best strategy is to use their own advantages and take some moreplex but seemingly effective measures¡¡±
And only now did Old Zheng finally understand what Ling Mo meant.
When the sound of them chopping wood echoed from outside, Ling Mo, who had been hiding in a small office, stood up excitedly. However, instead of looking at the door, he turned his gaze to the window¡
¡°We¡¯ve stalled for time, but what do we do next? At some point, we still have to go out,¡± Old Zheng said anxiously. He wasn¡¯t sure what was happening outside, but from the sound alone, it wasn¡¯t hard to guess. And Ling Mo hiding here with them didn¡¯t seem like there was an escape route either!
¡°Wait a little longer,¡± Ling Mo responded calmly.
¡°Thud, thud¡¡±
Amid the continuous noise, Old Zheng waited in agony for a while¡ During this time, not only was Ling Mo indifferent, but even Ye Lian and Li Yalin disyed a fearless expression¡ They even searched the office with interest and surprisingly found two bottles of high-end red wine¡
Who cares about red wine! We¡¯re going to be smoked out soon!
Just as Old Zheng was about to lose his patience, Ling Mo, who had been staring out the window, suddenly stood up.
Apanied by the excited sound of ¡°ignition¡± outside, Ling Mo pushed the window open.
He was the first to jump onto the windowsill, then he looked up.
Soon, as if by Sensing, a rope suddenly dropped down.
¡°Ye Lian,e over,¡± Ling Mo grabbed the rope and called back.
Old Zheng stared at the rope in surprise, saying, ¡°Is this our way out? But even if we escape to the Rooftop¡¡±
However, while he was speaking, Ye Lian had already climbed up the rope with ease. A few secondster, Li Yalin also followed her up.
¡°Tie yourself to it,¡± Ling Mo nced at Old Zheng and said.
What surprised Old Zheng, though, was that Ling Mo apparently didn¡¯t need the rope¡ He simply stepped lightly outward and then began to ascend smoothly.
¡°Don¡¯t look down,¡± Ling Mo kindly reminded him as he passed by.
A secondter, a distorted and suppressed scream suddenly erupted¡
As ck smoke began to rise inside the building, Old Seven and his group had already retreated inside the stairwell.
Several of them were pointing guns at the Corridor, their expressions filled with anticipation.
¡°As long as they don¡¯t want to be burned or suffocated to death, they¡¯ll have toe out eventually. If the floors were lower, they might have jumped, but now they¡¯re stuck here.¡±
Listening to the Team Members¡¯ discussion, Old Seven looked up at the Iron Door on the Rooftop for a moment, then withdrew his gaze: ¡°As long as we stay here, even if there are people on the Rooftop, they have toe down. As soon as the door opens, they¡¯re within shooting range, dead either way¡¡±
But just then, a buzzing sound suddenly entered their ears.
At first, it was like the buzzing of a fly, but gradually it grew louder and louder, eventually leaving all Members in shock.
One of the men looked up in astonishment, then turned to look through the small window at the stairwell¡¯s turn: ¡°This noise¡ sounds like an airne?¡±
¡°Could it be a ne? But where would they¡¡± Someone just started to refute when they suddenly said uncertainly, ¡°Wait a minute¡ In the previous Intelligence, it seemed to mention some air force base¡¡±
¡°But how did they appear here?¡± Another person asked in confusion.
Yet, more people already had a vague, ominous premonition¡
At this moment, someone suddenly noticed Old Seven¡¯s expression seemed to change!
His expression suddenly turned somber, and he clenched his fists tightly: ¡°We¡¯ve been tricked! Let¡¯s go, catch up with them!¡±
Before the words were out of his mouth, he had already turned around and was wildly sprinting toward the Rooftop.
¡°Bang!¡±
After he fiercely kicked the Iron Door, this somewhat rusty and seemingly unstable door didn¡¯t budge at all.
Seeing this, Old Seven¡¯s expression turned even uglier. He stepped aside and shouted, ¡°Shoot! There¡¯s definitely someone holding the door from behind, shoot through both the door and them!¡±
A minuteter, when the Iron Door was nearly riddled with holes, the door finally wobbled.
Before Old Seven could kick the door open, it suddenly mmed forward with a loud crash, flying straight at him.
Caught off guard, Old Seven was hit head-on by the door, stumbling several steps backward. A stream of warm liquid immediately gushed from his nostrils, and his head spun dizzily.
Ignoring the nosebleed, he hurriedly cursed and pushed the door aside, looking up toward the Rooftop.
Through a mess of obstacles, he instantly saw a scene that almost made him spit blood.
A Helicopter was slowly taking off, and at the still-open Cabin door, a young man was smiling at them.
¡°Shoot it down!¡±
Old Seven had just raised his pistol and shouted when a pitch-ck gun barrel suddenly extended from inside the Helicopter.
As the muzzle shed, the ¡°rat-a-tat¡± of gunfire erupted¡
Amidst the gunshots and the roar of the engine, Old Seven, hurriedly taking cover, vaguely heard a voice: ¡°Goodbye then¡¡±
Damn! Who wants to say goodbye to you?!
Chapter 808: A Change of Plans
Under the furious yet helpless gaze of the Pursuit Team, the helicopter quickly ascended and soon moved away from the building¡
¡°Whew¡ We finally shook them off.¡± Inside the cabin, Wang Lin and the others breathed a collective sigh of relief, looking somewhat exhausted. After five days on the run and narrowly escaping right under the enemy¡¯s nose, the release of psychological tension only amplified their physical fatigue.
¡°Yeah, I didn¡¯t think this would work¡ But in hindsight, that building really is the tallest in the city¡¡± Old Zheng gasped with lingering fear, his face still a bit pale, seemingly still affected by the aftereffects of the high altitude.
¡°So, that thing in Ling Mo¡¯s hand is themunicator? The reason for choosing the closest route was to quickly reach the signal coverage area and call for this helicopter?¡± Old Lan realized with a sense of revtion.
Pushed into a corner, the sunsses man rolled his eyes at Ling Mo near the cabin door, muttering, ¡°Definitely one of Falcon¡¯s people¡ Bold moves indeed, taking such a risky step¡ And tantly revealing Falcon as a background. nning toy all contradictions on the table?¡±
Among the group, it was Ye Lian and herpanions who seemed rtively calm, as the female zombies curiously peered out the window¡
After closing the cabin door, the man who had fired the gun immediately turned his gaze to Ling Mo, smiling as he extended his hand. ¡°We¡¯ve met before. I¡¯m one of Captain Tom¡¯s subordinates. Name¡¯s¡ just call me Jason.¡±
He sported a close-cropped buzzcut, a slightly darkplexion, an appearance that seemed a bit menacing, and exposed arms covered with various scars. However, his eyes were filled with genuine smiles, and there was even a hint of nostalgia.
¡°Call me Ling Mo,¡± Ling Mo responded with a slight smile, giving Jason a firm handshake. Although this man didn¡¯t have particrly distinctive features, Ling Mo did have a vague impression of him. Ye Lian, who had been leaning at the window, also turned her head to look at the man. After staring for two seconds, she nodded slightly at Ling Mo.With the confirmation from the zombie¡¯s memory, thest bit of uncertainty was dispelled¡
¡°Haha, how could I do that?¡± Jasonughed heartily. He said, ¡°If I dared to call you that, I¡¯d definitely get punished when I get back, so I¡¯ll stick with Ling-Ge.¡± Ling Mo could only nod in response. He nced towards the cockpit, then asked, ¡°Why didn¡¯t Tome?¡±
The person who received his call was Zhang Yu. As Yuwen Xuan¡¯s deputy, he naturally wouldn¡¯t be avable. As for Yuwen Xuan¡ Although it was imaginable that Yuwen Xuan might have mored toe personally, Zhang Yu would surely have stopped him. But even so, shouldn¡¯t they have sent someone familiar like Tom?
Although this was a bit unusual, Ling Mo was just asking casually¡
However, unexpectedly, when Jason heard this question, he suddenly put away his smile, leaned closer to Ling Mo, and whispered, ¡°Let¡¯s talk about thister. Ling-Ge, don¡¯t ask anything now. When we get to the ce, I have some information for you.¡±
After speaking, he made a mysterious gesture at Ling Mo and then stepped back with his gun.
Ling Mo gave him a surprised look, then frowned.
It seemed¡ something was off¡
Half an hourter, the helicopternded.
Thending site, however, was far beyond Ling Mo¡¯s expectations.
¡°This isn¡¯t the Second Camp,¡± Ling Mo said, jumping down from the cabin and turning to ask afternding.
Jason apologized, ¡°This is Zone A of the Oil Depot. Though the conditions are a bit basic, you¡¯ll find all the essential living facilities here. Plus, it¡¯s not too far from the Falcon Second Camp, so please make yourselves at home for a while.¡±
As he spoke, he led them toward a small two-story building. ¡°I¡¯ll be staying here for one or two hours. During this time, I¡¯ll do my best to answer your questions, so rest assured, Ling-Ge¡¡±
Rest assured? Things were getting moreplicated¡ Ling Mo¡¯s mind was filled with doubts, but upon hearing Jason, he simply nodded in silence, refraining from immediate questioning. It wasn¡¯t just about the sunsses man; there was also Old Zheng, who was associated with the Central Region Camp. Since it involved the Falcon Second Camp, it was best to remain cautious¡
Seeing Ling Mo¡¯s cooperation, Jason smiled appreciatively.
As he followed Jason, Ling Mo also took the time to observe the area.
The low buildings typical of an oil depot, coupled with high perimeter walls, made it difficult to get aprehensive view. But from the stretch of dark green wilderness visible in the distance, it was evident the location was far from any town. Zone A seemed to be a residential area, with the actual oil depot probably on the other side¡
Based on these observations, Ling Mo reached one clear conclusion: this was the same oil depot he had visited before.
But why here? If they were merely here to fetch oil, that would have made sense. Yet, Jason had clearly mentioned they would be staying for a while.
Ling Mo increasingly suspected that something might have happened at the Second Camp¡
The group soon arrived at the small building, and everyone, except for Ling Mo, was curiously examining their surroundings. Old Zheng was muttering to himself in confusion, while the sunsses man nced around with aplex expression.
¡°I¡¯ll open it.¡±
Jason hurried forward and forcefully pushed open one of the doors.
As the rusty hinges creaked, Wang Lin immediately remarked, ¡°How long has it been since anyone lived here¡¡±
Just as she finished speaking, the door swung open and a cloud of dust wafted out.
Moreover, there was a faint ¡°thump¡± from inside, as if something alive was lurking¡
Everyone stepped back instinctively, and Xia Na peered in, clicking her tongue, ¡°Looks like we havepany.¡±
Jason apologized once more, ¡°The situation is urgent, and this was arranged by the Commander¡¡±
¡°Yuwen Xuan?¡± Ling Mo asked.
¡°Yes,¡± Jason replied, ncing past the group to the pilot and co-pilot who were also following along. Surprisingly, they had already opened their bags and were nimbly pulling out cleaning supplies. Inside their backpacks seemed to be items like nkets and other necessities.
¡°We packed in a hurry, so we didn¡¯t bring much. Luckily, you have your own supplies. The weather is warm now, so a thin nket should suffice¡¡± Jason continued, ¡°The pilot and co-pilot will help you clean up the ce. We¡¯ll make sure it¡¯s clean and won¡¯t affect your stay. Unfortunately, we can¡¯t do much about the basic conditions, so you¡¯ll have to bear with it for a while.¡±
By now, most of the dust had settled inside. The room revealed itself to be a single dormitory,plete with furniture such as tables, chairs, and beds. Amazingly, there were no bloodstains or corpses, making the cleaning task rtively straightforward. The noise from earlier came from a strange small creature now hiding under the table, ring at Ye Lian and the others with its reddish eyes.
The presence of the Senior Zombie intimidated it from making any sudden moves, but its inherent ferocity was unmistakable. Wang Lin couldn¡¯t help but let out a gasp, quickly taking cover behind Ling Mo.
Before the creature could act, a gunshot rang out.
Jason had just lowered his gun when a quick, nimble figure darted past him, eximing, ¡°A new sample! Another new sample! The outside world is just wonderful!¡±
Despite dealing with this entric, Jason politely ignored the distraction and turned to Ling Mo, saying, ¡°Ling-Ge, I have another favor to ask of you.¡±
¡°Go ahead.¡±
¡°While they¡¯re cleaning, could youe with me to get some fuel?¡± Jason added solemnly, ¡°If we¡¯re taking anyone, bringing the three Sister-inws should suffice.¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, realizing it was time to discuss the important matters¡
Chapter 809: Go Ahead and Hit Me!
Before setting off, Xu Shuhan suddenly grabbed Ling Mo, pleading, ¡°Don¡¯t leave me behind¡¡±
Ling Mo felt a bit helpless. Given how timid this Zombie was, it wasn¡¯t suitable to leave her with the main group¡
Wang Lin and Lan Lan also mored to go, but were ultimately seriously refused by Ling Mo. Additionally, Ye Lian and the three girls were taken along because, ording to Jason, the fuel was genuinely needed¡
Jason didn¡¯t have any objections to Ling Mo¡¯s decision, but he did look at Xu Shuhan with some curiosity. Her timid movements and the mask on her face made her quite conspicuous, so Jason couldn¡¯t help but nce a few more times. After that, his attention shifted to Ye Lian and the others, particrly Li Yalin.
¡°This incredibly stunning ¡®mixed-race¡¯ beauty is the Commander¡¯s sister¡but her looks and personality seem a bit off¡ However, Ling-Ge is truly blessed. Three girls, all outstanding in appearance and temperament. It¡¯s hard enough to see one such person these days, yet he has three by his side¡ Within the entire Falcon, perhaps only Chief of Staff Su at the Camp can stand shoulder to shoulder with them,¡± Jason couldn¡¯t help but think.
The Oil Depot is located in Zone B, which is quite a distance from Zone A, where the Dormitory is situated. To be precise, Zone A is a rtively independent area.
When Jason took out the fuel canister from the Helicopter, he also loaded up some bullets, and even handed over two pistols to Ling Mo.
¡°asionally, Zombies or mutation beasts might appear over there¡¡± Jason led the way while exining the details of the area to Ling Mo. ¡°However, no gunshots are allowed near the Oil Depot, so if those Monsters are spotted, it¡¯s best to use gunfire to lure them to an open area. We¡¯re going to a deeper ce this time, and if under normal circumstances, it might take about two hours, but this time we need speed. I¡¯m confident with Ling-Ge here, it should take no more than an hour.¡±
¡°But why do we have to go deeper? And haven¡¯t you been using this Oil Depot for a while now? Howe there are still Zombies?¡± Xia Na suddenly turned around and asked.Xia Na¡¯s question was exactly what Ling Mo wanted to ask. In every sense, he and these female Zombies seemed to be on the same wavelength¡
Jason quickly gave Xia Na a friendly smile and replied, ¡°That¡¯s indeed the case. But in the past, to bring back more fuel, the number of people sent was limited. Plus, due to the unique environment here, we haven¡¯t carried out a thorough cleanup operation. Another reason is that even after eliminating some, new Zombies keep appearing, including Infant Zombie¡¡±
¡°Zone A was also discovered by us identally. But we never really thought it coulde in handy, so¡¡±
When Jason got to this point, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but want to interrupt. Why had Yu Xuan suddenly decided to send them to such a ce? But seeing that Jason had a lot more to say, Ling Mo just had to hold back. Besides, they were going to be here for a while, so getting to know the environment better was a good idea.
¡°The reason for going deeper is because there¡¯s a special aviation fuel stored there. That¡¯s also why we used it as the reason for this flight. If we were just going for regr fuel, we wouldn¡¯t have been granted this much time,¡± Jason said, suddenly looking serious. He gazed at Ling Mo and added, ¡°Ling-Ge, from my personal perspective, your timing ining back couldn¡¯t have been better.¡±
Ling Mo paused for a moment, but after exchanging a few nces with Jason, he felt a stirring inside. ¡°Be more specific,¡± he said.
¡°But this matter has really been troubling the Commander. Although I haven¡¯t met the Commander in person, when Captain Tom came to give me the orders, he was clearly worried. To be honest, I¡¯m not fully clear on the situation, but I can tell you roughly what I know. However, before that, I need to ry a message to you.¡±
Jason hesitated briefly before cautiously reciting, ¡°The current situation is unclear. Until someonees to pick you up, do not approach Falcon under any circumstances.¡± He exhaled and said, ¡°That¡¯s it.¡±
¡°The situation is unclear¡¡± Ling Mo pondered for a moment, frowning. ¡°Who said this?¡±
¡°I¡¯m not sure, but Captain Tom ryed it to me,¡± Jason answered honestly.
¡°Was it verbatim?¡±
¡°Yes, word for word.¡±
¡°From the tone, it doesn¡¯t sound like Yuwen Xuan. It might be Zhang Yu¡¡± Ling Mo muttered to himself, then looked back at Jason. ¡°You¡¯ve delivered the message, so tell me about the Falcon situation. Why do you see things differently from them?¡±
¡°Because¡ they¡¯re thinking for your sake, but I¡¯m more concerned about the Second Camp,¡± Jason replied with some difficulty, then quickly added, ¡°Ling-Ge, I hope you won¡¯t be angry because of this¡¡±
Ling Mo waved his hand dismissively, ¡°I won¡¯t. It¡¯s good that you¡¯re straightforward. Go on.¡±
Jason immediately breathed a sigh of relief and disyed his usual simple and honest smile, though it quickly faded. ¡°Actually, the higher-ups are keeping this matter under wraps, but since we spend all our time there, we¡¯ve picked up some clues. I may understand a bit more because I recently visited the Main Camp. You might find it hard to believe, but the Main Camp¡¯s attitude toward our Second Camp has be quite unfavorable¡¡±
He gave Ling Mo a deep look and said, ¡°And the fundamental reason is you¡¡±
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¡°Did the medications arrive this time?¡±
As the helicopter slowly descended into the Square, several people from the Falcon¡¯s Main Camp approached, with one officer asking loudly.
Jason was the first to step out of the cabin and then turned back to unload a case of medicine. ¡°This is the amount for this trip.¡±
The officer came over and nced at the case, his expression immediately darkening. ¡°Just this much? Are you kidding me?¡±
¡°This type of medicine is hard to collect¡¡±
Before Jason could finish, the officer had kicked the box over, swearing, ¡°Hard to collect? You have a helicopter. Where can¡¯t you go? Hard to collect? Could it be harder than risking our lives?¡± Ra
Another member from the Second Camp had already jumped down from the helicopter, and it was none other than Tom¡
Jason was about to lose his temper when Tom shouted at him, ¡°Don¡¯t cause trouble! And you, don¡¯t speak so excessively. Having a helicopter doesn¡¯t mean we don¡¯t have to take risks. It¡¯s just a convenient mode of transportation. We still have to risk our lives to get into those buildings and warehouses!¡±
Tom¡¯s forceful shout temporarily subdued the Officer, but soon after, he retorted with a sneer, ¡°Don¡¯t think we don¡¯t know that all the good stuff gets kept by your Second Camp. You¡¯re never shy about taking food from us, but when you deliver supplies, suddenly there are all these conditions. Seems like you¡¯re nning a rebellion¡¡±
¡°You can spout nonsense casually, but watch your words,¡± Tom¡¯s face darkened as he shouted back.
¡°Just because Ling Mo seized it doesn¡¯t mean it¡¯s your private property¡¡± The Officer scoffed before turning to leave. A nearby Soldier stepped up, preparing to take the box of medicine.
However, at that moment, a foot suddenlynded on the box, followed by Tom¡¯s voice, tinged with anger, ¡°This air force base was won through Ling Mo¡¯s sacrifices, and this box is something we risked our lives for. You think you can just kick it away and leave?¡±
¡°Oh, and what are you going to do about it?¡± The Officer turned back with a cocky attitude, asking.
These people weren¡¯t real military personnel; most of them gained their ranks after joining Falcon. Falcon had always employed this ¡°military rank¡± system, but this Officer was merely wearing a hat symbolizing his position.
And the way he carried himself, he was far from resembling a soldier, looking more like a street thug.
¡°Stand it up for me,¡± said Tom, who was a genuine special forces soldier. His eyes, full of menace, coldly watched the Officer as he spoke in a deep voice.
¡°So what if I don¡¯t? Go ahead and hit me!¡± The Officerughed in anger, taunting him.
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Jason¡¯s recounting paused at this point, and Ling Mo pressed, ¡°And then?¡±
¡°And then¡ he got punched.¡±
Chapter 810: Master of Getting into Trouble
Confident in his position at the Falcon Main Camp, the Officer was utterly fearless. However, his smug grin quickly vanished as a fistnded heavily on his nose. Amidst his screams, Tom grabbed him by the cor and gave him a thorough lesson on what it meant to take a beating¡
¡°Whoa!¡± With a knee strike to the man¡¯s abdomen, Tom made his body curl up like a shrimp, and the man opened his mouth to spew out arge amount of bile.
¡°Can¡¯t take a hit.¡± Tom scoffed, releasing his grip. With a thud, the many twitching on the ground, his pain-stricken face embedded in the puddle of sticky vomit.
The surrounding Soldiers were dumbfounded. Tom¡¯s speed was astonishing. From the first punch to the opponent copsing, it had taken less than ten seconds. It wasn¡¯t until Tom walked away that someone finally snapped out of their shock and hurriedly helped the wailing Officer up.
¡°I¡¯ve heard that some folks here are asking for trouble, but I didn¡¯t expect to actually meet one.¡± Tom shook his wrist and said, ¡°Next time I hear you spouting nonsense, I¡¯ll make sure you vomit up your guts! Jason¡¡±
¡°Here!¡±
¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±
Tom spat on the ground and then headed towards the Helicopter with Jason.
However, before they¡¯d gone far, a sinister glint shed in the Officer¡¯s eyes. He quickly drew a gun, aiming it fiercely at Tom, his face twitching as he shouted, ¡°You dare walk away!¡±Tom and Jason turned their heads simultaneously, startled by the sight of the gun barrel. Jason quickly disarmed him, shouting, ¡°What do you think you¡¯re doing!¡±
Meanwhile, Tom¡¯s expression shifted. He then calmly asked, ¡°Do you dare shoot?¡±
The Officer sneered, wiping the blood from his nose with a hand, and said, ¡°The folks from the Second Camp sure have some nerve, daring to cause trouble in our Main Camp? Heh¡ Men! Disarm him and arrest him! Tom, if you dare resist, you¡¯ll bemitting treason. I have the right to execute you on the spot!¡± He then nced at Jason, ¡°Take his gun too.¡±
¡°You wouldn¡¯t dare¡¡±
Jason was just about to raise his firearm, but Tom quickly pressed down on his shoulder, ¡°Don¡¯t be rash¡ I¡¯ll go with them.¡±
¡°Captain!¡±
¡°Enough!¡± Tom¡¯s pupils slightly contracted, and his voice lowered significantly, ¡°Otherwise, we¡¯ll y right into their hands¡¡±
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¡°And then Captain Tom was taken away by them, and I was also questioned once. Five dayster, Captain Tom was finally released. I heard it was all thanks to Zhang Yu pulling some strings. When he came back, Captain Tom had visibly lost weight, and his eyes were bloodshot¡¡± As he recounted this, Jason¡¯s expression turned furious, and he forcefully swung a clenched fist.
Ling Mo frowned deeply as he listened, while Xia Na chimed in, ¡°I see¡ I understand what you¡¯re getting at. How should I put it¡ A low-ranking Officer dared to act so arrogantly towards you and even ordered Tom¡¯s arrest¡ In a way, his behavior might actually reflect the attitude of the Falcon senior management towards the Second Camp?¡±
Tom held a significant position in the Second Camp, and his personal involvement in transporting the medicine underscored the importance the Second Camp ced on the matter. Yet, this Officer chose to pick a fight over it, and in such an infuriating manner¡
¡°It¡¯s a case of those below emting those above. If the senior management hadn¡¯t made their stance clear, their subordinates wouldn¡¯t be so tant. Tom¡¯s arrest must have caused a stir among the Falcon senior management, yet he was still detained for five days and was treated poorly¡¡±
Ling Mo pondered, then asked, ¡°Isn¡¯t there more to it?¡±
Jason sighed and nodded, ¡°This kind of thing has happened several times before, but I brought it up this time because I witnessed it firsthand. However, Captain Tom¡¯s arrest did cause quite a stir, and it further strained the rtionship between the Main Camp and us¡ but on the surface, these conflicts are still being kept within a manageable scope, and there¡¯s no sign of an imminent outbreak.¡±
¡°So¡ that means there¡¯s a fuse now? And the reason Yuwen Xuan isn¡¯t letting us go directly to the Second Camp is because this fuse is burning?¡± Ling Mo continued to ask.
¡°You could say that¡ Recently, the Main Camp suddenly made a decision to requisition half of our Helicopters and Pilots to be stationed permanently at the Main Camp to facilitate their operations. They im this will prevent further conflicts and reduce our workload. Aspensation, they promised to send more food and manpower¡¡±
Jason said indignantly, ¡°But these are just empty promises. The food will run out eventually, and the manpower they send is sure to be those they don¡¯t want to support anymore-the old, weak, and disabled! Even I, Jason, can see they intend to further weaken our Second Camp, taking full control of our air power! Now their people are stationed at our Second Camp, and there are quite a few of them¡ Previously they nted a number of people among us, and now these people all back the Main Camp¡¯s decision!¡±
At this point, he suddenly stopped in his tracks and grabbed Ling Mo¡¯s arm, ¡°Ling-Ge, the current situation is very unfavorable for the Commander and them, but when I think of who could help, you guys are the only ones thate to mind!¡±
Jason looked anxious, and his tone was a bit emotional. Ling Mo nced at him, his mind quickly spinning in thought.
To be honest, Ling Mo didn¡¯t enjoy getting involved in power struggles and preferred to stay out of them. However, when it concerned Yuwen Xuan and the Second Camp, it became an entirely different matter. When he had left the Air Force Corps to Yuwen Xuan, it was merely to leave himself a safety. But after facing challenges from Niepan, he hade to deeply understand the importance of power. This power included not only his own abilities but also a wealth of resources and manpower.
The small force he had left behind couldn¡¯tpare to theserge camps. Moreover, he had a stake in the Second Camp, and Falcon¡¯s attempt to divide it harmed his interests.
Even setting all that aside, he couldn¡¯t just let Yuwen Xuan be bullied by others!
After some reflection, Ling Mo¡¯s gaze on Jason turned somewhatplex. He smiled, patting Jason on the shoulder, ¡°Did Tom put you up to this? Or was it Zhang Yu?¡±
Jason¡¯s expression shifted slightly, and he awkwardly twitched his mouth before scratching his head with embarrassment and replied, ¡°It¡ it was Zhang Yu¡¯s idea¡ He also told me to let you know that Falcon is watching us, so for your safety, and to buy more time, you should stay here for now. But rest assured, when you¡¯re needed, we¡¯ll reach out to you. He also said¡¡±
After hesitating for a moment, Jason bit his lip and said quietly, ¡°This might be the opportunity for the Second Camp to be fully independent. The Air Force Corps is your achievement, and if it seeds, we could gain quite a bit from Falcon¡ Although Zhang Yu isn¡¯t the one who decides how it¡¯s split, with Yuwen Xuan there, he won¡¯t let you lose out¡¡±
After saying this, Jason¡¯s face turnedpletely red, and the veins stood out on the hand gripping his weapon, showing his agitation. However, upon closer observation, there was a hint of fear beneath his excitement. After all, this was no small matter¡ and their only hope of supporty with Ling Mo and his group¡
¡°Hmm¡¡± Ling Mo nodded thoughtfully and suddenly asked another question, ¡°You mentioned that the root cause here involves me. What¡¯s that about?¡±
¡°Oh, that? Well, that¡¯s something I said,¡± Jason lifted his head and exined, ¡°Everyone knows about the rtionship between the Commander and you, and the Commander often mentions you¡ I heard from Captain Tom that for some critical decisions, the Commander even said that you should make the call¡ If the Second Camp werepletely under the Commander¡¯s control, maybe the Main Camp would just be worried, because after all, the Commander came from the Main Camp. But if the real powerful ruler is someone else¡¡±
¡°But if that person is an outsider, then Falcon would be really scared, right?¡± Ling Mo continued.
Jason gave Ling Mo an embarrassed look, silently agreeing with him.
Ling Mo turned his head away, speechlessly saying, ¡°Yuwen Xuan doesn¡¯t obsess over Yalin all the time, so why is he constantly bringing me up? Isn¡¯t he just asking for trouble!¡±
¡°He¡¯s basically the master of getting into trouble¡¡± Xia Na giggled.
Even Li Yalin nodded in agreement, then furrowed her brows, ¡°He dares to get involved with me¡¡±
¡°The problem is that his troublemaking got me dragged into this too! Now Falcon might screw me over and potentially the Second Camp too¡ Talk about being attacked from all sides! Another masterpiece from the grand troublemaker!¡± Ling Mo said, clearly frustrated.
Standing to the side, Jason was at a loss. He desperately wished he could find a hole to crawl into. While they could speak freely about the Commander, couldn¡¯t they at least do it behind his back? How¡¯s he supposed to handle this?
Most importantly, while listening to Ling Mo¡¯s group rant, why did he find himself involuntarily nodding in agreement?
¡°No, no¡ I can¡¯t think like this. If I admit the Commander is messing up, wouldn¡¯t that make our camp a mess-up camp? That¡¯s not eptable¡¡±
As Jason shook his head internally, they reached a tightly closed Iron Door. Behind it was a longne, lined with numerous parked vehicles, and at the end of thene, the Oil Depot was clearly visible¡ They had arrived at Zone B.
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Chapter 811: Eat Me
ording to Jason, their destination was located at the far end of Zone B, a ce rarely visited. Judging by the distance, the round trip would take about fifteen to twenty minutes, leaving them only half an hour to refuel.
¡°People at the Main Camp have been very stricttely, with tight schedules. Our detour to pick you up took about an hour. If we don¡¯t make up that time now, we might have troubleter. Once they start inspecting closely, they might find out that we loaded those supplies before takeoff¡ If that happens, conflicts might escte,¡± Jason said as he swiftly opened the door. ¡°This door can provide some obstruction¡ but since Zone A and Zone B are far apart, you just need to be a bit cautious. Generally, there shouldn¡¯t be any issues.¡±
Ling Mo nodded, sighing inwardly. Despite the dire situation they were facing, Yuwen Xuan¡¯s group managed to dispatch a helicopter to bring them here, risking it all. Although it seemed that Jason considered Ling Mo and his team as a lifeline, if they merely intended to use him as external support, why would they hastily take those nkets and create such a loophole?
Knowing the risks yet still choosing that course of action-typical of that madman Yuwen Xuan¡¯s style¡
Zone B was entirely silent, except for the faint footsteps and the whistling of the wind. Most of the footsteps were from Jason. Being an ordinary person, he couldn¡¯t move as quietly as Ye Lian and the others, not even as quietly as the non-Enhancement ability Ling Mo. However, just in terms of physical build, he seemed quiteparable to Ling Mo¡
Ling Mo had a unique way of walking. He concentrated his psychic power on his feet, allowing him to urately sense all his movements and the force used at each step. By doing so, he could make adjustments ordingly. Ever since his psychic light cluster waspressed, he had been observing how the female zombies moved, eventually developing his own ¡°stealth¡± technique that suited him.
Moreover, he could train his control over psychic power while walking¡
Ye Lian and the others moved in a way that was quite different from humans. In fact, once someone mutated into a zombie, they instinctively learned these movements. If one observed closely, even Xu Shuhan¡¯s footfalls were very simr to Ye Lian and the others.
Theynded on their toes with the soles slightly arched, barely touching the ground. But with every step, every muscle in their legs would fully engage, providing extra exercise for their virus-modified bodies¡ Only zombies could perform these actions so naturally, and ordinary people would not notice anything unusual, except maybe that they made no sound¡¡°It¡¯s normal to have Infant Zombies here, but why are there mutation beasts too?¡± Ling Mo whispered.
Ye Lian blinked and replied, ¡°Food¡¡±
¡°Right¡¡± Ling Mo suddenly realized. This Oil Depot was located in the wilderness, with the nearest ce being just an Airport. If mutation beasts were active here, their primary hunting grounds would naturally be the Airport and the Oil Depot¡
¡°But the fact that there are still quite a number of zombies here, even an opportunity for reproduction, indicates that the hunters are quite clever,¡± Xia Na suddenly said.
Ling Mo turned to look at her and asked with a smile, ¡°How so?¡±
Xia Na giggled, ¡°They¡¯re farming. The mutation beasts didn¡¯t wipe out the zombiespletely, treating this ce as a long-term cafeteria. Isn¡¯t it clever of them to show such restraint?¡±
¡°Holy crap!¡± It really was!
¡°But humans don¡¯t have the controbility or reproduction speed of zombies, so if they find you, they¡¯ll have no hesitation in making you a meal¡¡± Xia Na said with a somewhat eerie smile.
Though Jason was leading in front with his gun, he vaguely heard the conversation and stiffened slightly.
However, he didn¡¯t hear what Xia Na whispered into Ling Mo¡¯s ear afterward: ¡°Especially you, with your delicious aura all over. You might as well find a cake mascot costume and hold a sign that says ¡®Eat Me.¡¯ Hmph, foolish human¡¡±
¡°Hey! You¡¯re making it sound like I¡¯m the one dragging you down¡¡± Ling Mo muttered, yet an odd feeling crept into his mind. Upon reflection, it seemed to be true!
¡°No way, someone like Jason, with his burly smell, would beat me for sure. If the mutation beastse, it¡¯d definitely be because of his foot odor!¡± Ling Mo said decisively.
Jason did hear that part, paused for a moment, and then picked up his pace. Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but feel that the big guy was takingrger steps and lifting his toes higher¡
¡°This won¡¯t get rid of the foot odor¡¡± Ling Mo thought with a shudder.
About five or six minutester, the group was well within the boundary of the Oil Depot.
Upon reaching this area, thene seemed to narrow significantly. With buildings on both sides, the ce appeared even more deste.
¡°Be careful now,¡± Jason whispered, his expression much more serious.
In contrast, Ling Mo and the others seemed more rxed. Ye Lian and the others started sniffing lightly, while Ling Mo released two psychic tentacles¡ Perhaps due to the presence of Senior Zombies, they managed to walk two or three hundred meters without encountering a single zombie.
However, there were asional rustling sounds nearby, as if something was moving in the shadows.
Jason immediately became more tense, but couldn¡¯t slow down his pace, breaking into a cold sweat.
¡°Over there,¡± Jason said, pointing to a rooftop not far away. ¡°Once we fill up with fuel, we can head back. Seems like we got lucky this time¡¡±
¡°Yeah¡¡± Ling Mo was about to respond when a sudden wail pierced the air.
The sound was abrupt and eerily shrill, resembling a cross between a cat¡¯s yowl and an infant¡¯s cry.
The silence was shattered, and Jason was instantly startled.
The big guy shivered, his neck involuntarily shrinking, as he stammered, ¡°Oh no¡ this is bad! Our luck is actually terrible! This sound¡ it¡¯s from an Infant Zombie! We¡¯re out of time! And it could be really dangerous!¡±
¡°An Infant Zombie?¡± Ling Mo quickly remembered seeing a zombie infant in A City and then thought of the little zombie with a master ball variation¡ In terms of ferocity, these Infant Zombies weren¡¯t any less dangerous than adult zombies, but it shouldn¡¯t be enough to scare Jason like this¡
Ling Mo didn¡¯t think Jason was just being cowardly; there had to be something unusual about the Infant Zombies here¡
¡°What are their characteristics?¡± Ling Mo asked quickly.
Meanwhile, Ye Lian and the three girls were ncing around while slowly gathering together. Judging by their reaction, things didn¡¯t seem to be going well¡
Xu Shuhan nervously grabbed Ling Mo¡¯s arm, making him almost want to ask, ¡°Between the two of us, who¡¯s the zombie here?¡±
Ye Lian had already moved to Ling Mo¡¯s back, silently raising her Sniper Rifle and whispering, ¡°Something¡ ising¡¡±
¡°Characteristics? Well¡ they were raised on fuel! They¡¯re like miniature Transformers!¡± Jason eximed.
As soon as Jason finished speaking, a dull thud came from the rooftop of one of the warehouses. Immediately after, a dark figure slowly appeared in the group¡¯s line of sight¡
With the appearance of this figure, more shadows began emerging from the rooftops on both sides¡
Chapter 812: Second-Generation Zombies
These shadows appeared and immediately surrounded Ling Mo and his group.
The shrill, ear-piercing screams and those pairs of eyes glimmering with fierce red eyes instantly made the atmosphere much more oppressive.
Cold sweat was already pouring down Jason¡¯s face, and Xu Shuhan was trembling with nervousness¡
Ling Mo¡¯s brows furrowed slightly; from the reactions of these Monsters, it was clear that they did not fear dominant-level Zombies like Ye Lian¡
But why is this? It doesn¡¯t make sense¡
At this moment, one of the figures had silently reached the edge of the rooftop and was staring down at the humans and Zombies below. As it scanned the area, Ling Mo¡¯s gaze happened to meet its eyes. The instant their eyes met, Ling Mo¡¯s scalp tingled involuntarily, and a chill shot up from his feet to his head.
¡°It noticed me¡¡±
Just as this thought popped into Ling Mo¡¯s mind, the figure suddenly extended its neck and opened its mouth to emit an eerie howl towards Ling Mo.
Its voice was closer to that of an infant, yet even more chilling. As its cry echoed, all the figures suddenly moved. They slowly closed the distance between themselves and Ling Mo¡¯s group, yet weren¡¯t in a hurry to pounce, continuously letting out waves of ¡°crying¡±¡From the figures¡¯ eyes, Ling Mo detected a hint of mockery, like a cat ying with a Rat. This left Ling Mo at a loss for words; they were actually being underestimated by an ¡°infant¡± level Zombie¡
At the same moment, Ling Mo also clearly saw the appearance of that figure. In terms of size, it looked like an adult wild cat, with excessively pale skin through which the purplish-blue blood vessels could be clearly seen. Additionally, its wrists and soles showed some variation, developing sucker-like organs, which released an stic force when it moved, making it seem as if it were leaping.
However, the most striking feature was its unusuallyrge head¡ This big head had no hair, not even eyebrows or eyshes. The blood-red eyes were deeply sunken, the nose only had two constantly contracting nostrils, and the mouth, devoid of lips, revealed incredibly sharp teeth every time it opened¡
¡°No wonder they grew up drinking fuel, at least they perfectly inherited the big head¡ Given their nose, their sense of smell should be strong? But their appearance has totally strayed from human aesthetics. They can only be called humanoid¡¡±
Ling Mo was analyzing in his mind when Jason¡¯s somewhat trembling voice came from beside him: ¡°This is a disaster. Usually, these Infant Zombies don¡¯t appear often, and even if they do, there¡¯s at most only one or two¡ But howe so many have appeared this time?¡±
¡°You¡¯ve encountered them before?¡± Ling Mo asked.
¡°Once. Someone died¡¡± Jason swallowed, as if recalling some unpleasant memory, and his face grew darker. He continued, ¡°When you encounter these little monsters, you have to smash their heads in one go, or it¡¯s useless¡¡±
¡°Mm¡¡± Ling Mo pondered earnestly. He had already noticed that these Infant Zombies possessed a certain level of Intelligence, and the reason so many of them appeared this time could very well be due to the presence of Ye Lian and the others¡ This indicates that they are not unaware of the danger here; it¡¯s just that this instinctual threat isn¡¯t enough to make them retreat.
Now that¡¯s a natural killing machine! Moreover, from a lineage perspective, they can also be called second-generation zombies¡
It¡¯s just unclear whether the growth rate of these Infant Zombies differs from humans and when they will truly unleash their power. Once this batch of zombies matures, they might be even more vicious than the existing zombies. It¡¯s highly possible that, under the zombie evolutionws, the existing zombies are merely evolutionary fodder for the new generation of zombies¡
Also, these indigenous zombies definitely won¡¯t possess the potential to awaken human emotions¡ From the moment they are born, they havepletely shed their human identity.
Ling Mo had a vague guess in his mind. Perhaps, for the zombiemunity, this was a form of collective evolution¡ His Senior Sister often thought about having children, which was actually the zombies¡¯ Reproduction instinct at work. If the female zombies around Ling Mo were already like this, it was even more so for the Wild Zombies¡
¡°I¡¯ve been focusing on thepetition among Survivors for resourcestely and didn¡¯t pay enough attention to thepetition among zombies¡ Now, it seems that whether it¡¯s the mutation abilities of Senior Zombies or the emergent variation zombies and these Infant Zombies, they are all products of virus evolution¡ I don¡¯t know how far this virus intends to evolve, but as long as its characteristic of devour evolution doesn¡¯t change, Ye Lian and the others will never be safe¡¡±
¡°The slower their evolution, the faster danger approaches, just like these Infant Zombies who not only want to hunt Jason and me but also seek to hunt their own kind¡ However, the standards for zombies looking for a Mate are quite stringent, especially for Senior Zombies¡ This means that most of the Infant Zombies born here have parents who are merely mutation zombies? I wonder if the condition of the Progenitor affects their evolution in any way and what level they are considered now¡¡±
The psychic light cluster of an Infant Zombie differs significantly from that of an adult zombie, so Ling Mo couldn¡¯t draw any conclusions from observation. Additionally, due to size constraints, these little zombies have different attack patterns, and even if he could determine their level, he couldn¡¯t estimate theirbat strength¡
Just as Ling Mo was pulling his thoughts back together, the Infant Zombie let out another howl. Its voice suddenly intensified, causing a ringing sound in Ling Mo¡¯s ears and making him feel dizzy, apanied by a surge of nausea.
¡°Oh no, what was that? A sonic attack?¡±
Unexpectedly, the vocal system of these Infant Zombies had also undergone a variation, and Ling Mo was caught off guard.
Hearing Ling Mo let out a muffled groan, the zombie tilted its bighead and emitted a series of raspy chuckles.
¡°What¡¯s there to be proud of!¡± Ling Mo was furious. Although he managed to conjure his Tentacles, the dizziness in his head made it impossible to lock onto a target, leaving him unable to use his Superpower effectively.
Next to him, Jason hurried to cover his ears, but it didn¡¯t seem to help much. He shouted, ¡°Ling-Ge,e up with a n! The influence of their screaming will only get stronger with so many little monsters!¡±
¡°Hey, just leave the problem to me, huh¡ But these little guys really are nemeses for mental ability users¡¡±
Ling Mo felt a bit frustrated.
The little zombies kept shrieking incessantly, affecting even Ye Lian and the others to varying degrees. Ling Mo¡¯s expression shifted slightly, and his opinion of these Infant Zombies deepened.
No wonder they aren¡¯t afraid of Senior Zombies; they really do have such a significant advantage. This further confirmed Ling Mo¡¯s suspicion that these Infant Zombies are indeed more perfected than the first generation zombies¡
¡°Even if the rules of evolution call for elimination, it¡¯s absolutely not going to affect Ye Lian and the others¡ Wild Zombies follow the natural order without interference, but they¡¯re different¡ The resources I have can help them!¡± Ling Mo thought immediately.
¡°Hiss¡¡±
The Infant Zombie screeched again triumphantly, and the slowly approaching Infant Zombies immediately leaped forward, howling and rushing swiftly towards the group.
These Infant Zombies could leap four to five meters in one bound,nding without any pause, which also significantly increased their agility.
Yet the one Ling Mo had been staring at remained on the rooftop, retreating a few steps. It seemed to have no intention of joining the fray, continuing to screech with its head raised.
¡°Could this one be the alpha zombie of this pack of cadet troops? It does seem to have the highest Intelligence¡¡± Ling Mo¡¯s attention locked onto this Infant Zombie immediately, but it seemed to sense his focus, retreating even faster and shrieking more urgently.
The attack from the Infant Zombies instantly became more frenzied, closing in rapidly from all sides.
Jason let out a scream, holding his gun but unable to aim urately, resorting to firing in the direction of the open space.
Fortunately, although Ye Lian and the others were somewhat affected, their zombie battle instincts kicked in at this moment.
Ye Lian, without even taking precise aim, instinctively pulled the trigger. As the bullet shot out, the nearest Infant Zombie fell from the air, crashing heavily into the wall of a building ten meters away.
When the Infant Zombie hit the wall, there was a dull ¡°thud,¡± and as it fell to the ground, it opened its mouth and let out a pitiful wail.
Ling Mo nced at the Infant Zombie and immediately understood Jason¡¯sment about needing to go for headshots.
Half of this zombie¡¯s body was already torn to shreds by the sniper bullet, yet it sped up its charge again, even going so far as to stuff its own viscera back in¡
¡°Damn! Brutal!¡±
But these Infant Zombies were incredibly fast, and given their small size, getting a precise headshot was not an easy task.
Ling Mo raised the handgun that Jason had given him earlier and fired repeatedly without hesitation, maintaining a serious expression.
A few secondster, Jason cast a peculiar look at Ling Mo and cautiously reminded, ¡°Ling-Ge, you haven¡¯t hit a single one¡¡±
¡°I¡¯m just trying to distract them; it¡¯s a tactical move¡ Retreat to the wall! Being surrounded on all sides is terrible for us.¡± Ling Mo responded decisively.
¡°Retreat!¡±
Ling Mo fired a few more shots, simultaneously trying to focus his mind.
¡°Hurry up and recover¡¡±
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Chapter 813: A Very Dangerous Chicken
However, the attacks from theserge-headed zombies were relentless, giving Ling Mo and his group no chance to catch their breath.
Fortunately, Ye Lian¡¯s sniping bought them a bit of time. With several screams echoing consecutively, a slight lull appeared in the sonic assault. Ling Mo seized this opportunity and led the group towards a corner.
The infant alpha zombie quickly noticed Ling Mo and the others¡¯ movement. It leapt back and forth on the rooftop, and its cries suddenly changed tone: ¡°Chirp chirp chirp¡¡±
¡°It clearly can¡¯t speak, but it has so many ways tomunicate!¡± Ling Mo said angrily.
Jason, panting beside him, remarked, ¡°I heard that human infants have a special way ofmunicating too, called signnguage¡ It¡¯s not surprising that these little monsters evolved vocalmunication¡¡±
Li Yalin, standing in front, suddenly looked intrigued and quickly turned to ask, ¡°Is that so? Then I should be able tomunicate with them too, right?¡±
¡°Huh? I¡ I suppose so, if you can mimic those sounds¡ But why would you want tomunicate with these monsters?¡±
Jason showed a hint of surprise, but Xia Na interrupted him, ¡°Did you just say you heard?¡±
¡°Yes, I did¡¡± Jason¡¯s attention was quickly diverted, but as he replied, he couldn¡¯t help but nce at Li Yalin.This scene allowed Ling Mo to breathe a sigh of relief, while also giving Xia Na a look of encouragement. Jason¡¯s character was surprisingly perceptive, with keen observation skills. Most people would take Senior Sister¡¯s question as a joke, but Jason noticed her expression even in these circumstances, which made him suspicious.
But that suspicionsted only a moment, so when Xia Na spoke, he temporarily let the issue go.
No wonder Zhang Yu and Tom sent him instead of someone more familiar¡ But the more Ling Mo realized their thoughtful arrangement, the more he suspected that this situation might be worse than Jason described¡
Xia Na blinked at Ling Mo, then continued, ¡°So, you have some prior interest in matters rting to infants? Considering the avable channels of information, it¡¯s unlikely you learned about this after the Cataclysm, so it was probably during peaceful times¡ But from your reaction, you don¡¯t seem to be burdened with grief or regret, so I can boldly guess that you didn¡¯t have marriage ns at that time, or maybe not even a girlfriend¡¡±
¡°And then we can conclude¡ this was all just your premature fantasy, and you actually investigated and nned for it,¡± Xia Na said with a hint of mischief.
Her wordspletely crushed Jason¡¯s curiosity about Senior Sister. From his helpless but constantly twitching expression, Ling Mo estimated that he¡¯d be troubled by this for quite a while¡
¡°No wonder she¡¯s a master at cutting down fantasies¡¡±
Ling Mo internally sympathized with Jason while also keeping an eye on the little alpha zombie.
Its criessted for a good ten seconds, and the barely suppressed zombie infants started showing unusual movements.
One particrly fast-moving zombie infant suddenly rushed to the side of an injured peer, then abruptly grabbed its arm. To Ling Mo¡¯s shock, the little zombie let out a sharp scream and violently threw the other zombie over.
¡°Like father, like son!¡± Ling Mo blurted out.
He¡¯d seen simr situations in A City before, though back then, it was the adults throwing the zombie infants¡
¡°No, the situation here is quite unique. Most zombie infants can¡¯t receive long-term care, because while they¡¯re not on the mutation beast¡¯s menu, adult zombies are. So the zombie infants here are more ferocious than those in the city, with stronger attack capabilities!¡± Jason quickly exined.
¡°I see¡¡±
But there was no time for Ling Mo to ponder further; although Ye Lian had shot the first zombie shell, more wereing from different directions.
Even the usuallyposed Ye Lian seemed a bit confused now. She looked at Ling Mo helplessly, her expression filled with innocence.
¡°It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s okay¡¡± Ling Mo quicklyforted.
Jason followed his gaze, ncing at Ye Lian, but ultimately just moved his lips without saying anything. Half of it was due to his own realization, and the other half was the apprehension towards Xia Na¡
However, the fact that a girl, obviously without any military training, could handle a Sniper Rifle to this extent, hitting the fast-moving and constantly shifting zombie infants without missing a shot, was incredibly impressive.
Especially whenpared to Ling Mo¡¯s marksmanship nearby, the impact was even stronger.
¡°Even if it¡¯s a Superpower, this is just too strong¡ Every time she fires, the gun isn¡¯t aimed at the zombie infants directly, but at where they¡¯re about to be¡ Such predictive ability, it¡¯s terrifying! But why does she have this kind of oblivious personality? The contrast is just too great!¡± Jason couldn¡¯t help but think.
Though he could see the aim of the gun, he couldn¡¯t notice Ye Lian¡¯s eyes when ¡°aiming,¡± with their constantly dting and contracting pupils, asionally shing with a hint of red¡
¡°Xia Na, Yalin!¡±
Ling Mo watched the iing zombie shells with concern and shouted suddenly.
¡°Hee hee.¡±
Xia Na waved her Scythe effortlessly, stepping up with a smile.
While Li Yalin seemed to stay in ce, two secondster, Jason was surprised to find that the figure, seemingly indistinguishable from a real person, rippled twice and then vanished¡ Meanwhile, the Yalin appearing at the front also disappeared one after another, leaving everyone only able to hear her excitedughter, without being able to determine which one was the real her.
¡°Looks like Yalin has improved quite a bit¡ Though the residual time of her figure hasn¡¯t increased, she managed to fool someone like Jason¡¡±
Ling Mo had just mused to himself when he suddenly noticed Xia Na.
At that moment, Xia Na had released her spiritual body, Nana. Despite the zombie infants¡¯ cries causing interference, Nana, being rtively independent, could still emerge despite being affected.
Ling Mo was astonished to see that Nana¡¯s ¡°lower half¡± was essentially still fused with ck Na, but her upper half hadpletely emerged. This time, her Hair and Scythe were enveloped in ayer of blood mist. Bits of it, like crimson petals, continuously separated from the mist, fluttering around Nana before merging back into her spiritual body.
¡°What potent psychic power! This must be a manifestation of psychic fluctuations¡¡±
Ling Mo turned his gaze to the connection point between Nana and ck Na, thinking with a spark in his eyes: ¡°It appears she¡¯s left only a small amount of psychic power within her body, supporting ck Na¡¯s activities and the foundation of Nana¡¯s existence¡ ck Na relies on her Zombie instincts, thus abandoning excessive psychic activity, leaving onlybat-oriented will and bodily skills¡¡±
¡°Meanwhile, the spiritual body Nana channels most emotions and strategic judgments back to ck Na through their shared foundation. They are essentially the same person, so the transmission speed is certainly synchronized¡ Besides that, Nana¡¯s abilities can be greatly enhanced, a win-win situation! However, the peculiar degree of their separation clearly shows this mutated ability isn¡¯t fully developed yet¡¡±
Just then, Ling Mo, having retreated with the others to a corner of the wall, suddenly realized a pressing issue.
¡°Crap! Where¡¯s Xu Shuhan!¡±
The female Zombie with the mask, who had been hiding behind him, was suddenly nowhere to be found!
At that moment, Xia Na and Senior Sister were already intercepting those shells, diminishing the noise significantly.
Ling Mo¡¯s anxious heart suddenly perked up, and a psychic tentacle immediately reached out.
However, before he could start searching for Xu Shuhan, an extremely urgent signal suddenly shed in Ling Mo¡¯s mind.
Simultaneously, a picture gradually began to form in his ¡°mind
Perhaps because Ling Mo¡¯s focus wasn¡¯t sufficiently sharp, the image appeared like static on a television, with lots of noise and looking somewhat blurry.
As the content slowly came into view, ck Silk¡¯s voice began to break through intermittently: ¡°You all¡ around¡ me and Xiao Bai¡ hiding¡¡±
¡°What?¡±
Ling Mo didn¡¯t catch what ck Silk was saying, but he did see the drawing.
It was still a simple drawing, but it had changed significantly from before.
This time it was in color¡
But that¡¯s not the main point; what¡¯s really noteworthy is the content expressed in the drawing¡
Arge winged creature with a simple, blood-colored skull drawn below it¡
¡°Uh¡¡±
Ling Mo stared at the creature for several moments and tentatively asked, ¡°A very dangerous chicken?¡±
This guess was obviously a stretch, but you couldn¡¯t really me him¡ ck Silk¡¯s drawing skills were just terrible. This chubby bird really looked like a chicken!
A muffled sound came again from ck Silk¡¯s side, but before Ling Mo could make sense of it, the infant alpha zombie suddenly let out a piercing scream.
Ling Mo felt a sharp pain in his head and only had time to shout, ¡°Be careful!¡±
Yu Shiran and the others were in the wilderness, but with ck Silk and Xiao Bai present, ordinary mutation beasts couldn¡¯t get near them. Ling Mo nned to have these three hide in the Oil Depot once the helicopter took off, seizing the opportunity for them to rest.
He still hadn¡¯t figured out what ck Silk was trying to convey, but he couldn¡¯t ignore finding Xu Shuhan.
Grabbing Ye Lian by the arm, he asked, ¡°Can you locate Host Xu?¡±
Chapter 814: Another Master Ball?
Ye Lian nodded nkly to Ling Mo¡¯s question. She slightly wrinkled her nose, her eyes flickered a few times, and then suddenly turned her gaze in one direction.
Ling Mo¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly followed Ye Lian¡¯s gaze, instantly taken aback.
Wasn¡¯t it the rooftop where that Infant Zombie alpha zombie was hiding¡
That creature was extremely cunning, only asionally revealing itself and never exposing itself within shooting range. Its body was so small that when ity t, it waspletely hidden. Unless someone was positioned higher than it, it was impossible to see it.
From their angle, they couldn¡¯t even see what was on the roof.
Why did Xu Shuhan go there?
¡°Let¡¯s go and take a look,¡± Ling Mo immediately decided, turning his head to say to Jason, ¡°You hold the fort.¡±
¡°Alright¡¡± Jason replied, scratching his head and looking puzzled. Why was this said only to him? Although, in terms of strength, he was indeed not as strong as the two girls intercepting the zombie shells, he did have a gun¡
As he touched his gun, Jason felt a bit more secure. He looked around, and aside from having Infant Zombies on two sides, the other two sides were just walls.¡°I can hold on¡¡± Jason thought to himself as he touched his bullet pouch. However, he then nced at his watch with a frown, showing a hint of impatience¡
After taking care of an Infant Zombie blocking their way, Ling Mo and Ye Lian reached the side of the building.
¡°It¡¯s quite high¡¡±
As Ling Mo was looking up to measure its height, he suddenly felt himself lifted off the ground. Then he saw Ye Lian holding him from the side, climbing up at an incredibly fast pace. At this moment, her prowess as a dominant-level zombie was evident. Even with the additional weight of a person and using only her feet, she could easily scale such a sheer wall¡
¡°Zombies and humans really are quite different. Once a human superhuman is unable to use their abilities, they¡¯re no different from ordinary people. But zombies have far fewer limitations¡ I wonder when my body mutation will reach that level¡¡±
Just as the two were about to reach the rooftop, a sound came from above,pletely different from before. This cry seemed to be filled with anger, and there were some changes in its pitch¡
¡°It¡¯s under attack! Xu Shuhan is making a move!¡± Ling Mo became anxious. Xu Shuhan¡¯s specialty was speed. But those Infant Zombies weren¡¯t slow either! In terms of strength and attack power, she definitely couldn¡¯t match them¡ Most importantly, she was so timid, how could she fight!
¡°I didn¡¯t expect her to sneak up on the alpha zombie. And to do it in such a stealthy way¡¡±
As Ye Lian leaped up again, the twonded softly on the rooftop. To Ling Mo¡¯s surprise, the rooftop was cluttered with many pipes, obstructing most of the view. ?
¡°No wonder it chose this spot, having such Intelligence even before reaching adulthood. It¡¯s surely the alpha¡¯s bonus¡¡±
Thinking this, Ling Mo followed Ye Lian towards the center.
He kept ncing around, but could only hear screams and asional thuds. The cries grew more intense, and the impact on Ling Mo also became stronger.
¡°Ah!¡±
Another scream came from the front, but this time it wasn¡¯t from the Infant Zombie, it was Xu Shuhan!
¡°Don¡¯te any closer! I¡ I¡¯ll really lose it!¡±
Ye Lian immediately leaped up, stepping onto a pipe, then quickly chose a direction and rushed over.
Ling Mo quickly shouted, ¡°Xu Shuhan! Come this way!¡±
At this point, he also noticed where Ye Liannded. The pipe was already covered in rust, but despite her stepping on it, not a single speck fell off. He wanted to advance in the same way but found he couldn¡¯t keep his bnce on such a slippery surface, so he gave up.
¡°Damn, my psychic power ispletely restricted!¡±
Within a few seconds, Ling Mo spotted two silhouettes through the gaps in the pipes.
Ye Lian was shielding Xu Shuhan, while Xu Shuhan stared nervously ahead. Her clothes were torn, exposing most of her shoulder, and she was trembling.
When Ling Mo appeared, Xu Shuhan¡¯s head, covered with a mask, immediately turned toward him, and she stammered, ¡°I was trying to ambush it¡ If I could take it down, maybe the others wouldn¡¯t be as scary.¡±
¡°Hearing you say that, you sound quite brave¡¡± Ling Mo replied.
¡°Huh? I¡ I¡¯m really scared of it¡¡± Xu Shuhan answered honestly.
She had chosen the right moment, and Ling Mo had intended to use a more secure method¡
The Infant Zombie was hanging from one of the pipes, ring at them with cold eyes. More specifically, it was ring at Ling Mo, who had appearedst¡
With each of its cries, Jason¡¯s shouts could be heard from below, indicating that the Infant Zombies had intensified their attacks¡
¡°Gee gee¡¡±
The little alpha zombie showed a smug expression once again. It suddenly twisted its head with a ¡°click,¡± extending its neck rapidly. In a sh, Ling Mo saw a ck and red mouth before him.
As the distance closed, the mouth suddenly split wide open, its corners reaching back to its ears, revealing rows of intricate teeth. At the same time, it let out a sharper shriek than before, causing Ling Mo¡¯s vision to momentarily ck out.
¡°Whoa, it still had a trick up its sleeve!¡± Ling Mo¡¯s body felt a bit uncontroble, but his mind remained clear. In such aplex environment, he refrained from shooting recklessly or releasing his Tentacles forcibly.
As their eyes met, Ling Mo¡¯s gaze subtly changed.
¡°Squee!¡±
The madness in the alpha zombie¡¯s eyes intensified, and its volume increased significantly.
Its thirst for bloodshed was amplified!
Xu Shuhan let out a gasp, wanting to pull Ling Mo away, but there wasn¡¯t enough time due to the distance, so she could only shout anxiously, ¡°Dodge!¡±
At that moment, a blurred figure appeared beside Ling Mo. In the confined space, Ye Lian¡¯s speed skyrocketed to an incredibly terrifying level. Her pupils contracted as she reached out toward the gap between Ling Mo and the Infant Zombie.
At that moment, Xu Shuhan nearly stopped breathing altogether.
¡°Bang!¡±
In the blink of an eye, a thud echoed, but Ling Mo still stood rooted to the spot, unmoving. Meanwhile, the seemingly assured Infant Zombie had already copsed onto the ground.
The pipe it collided with waspletely deformed, even showing several cracks. This calm and precise judgment, along with such immense strength, left Xu Shuhan stunned.
What impressed her most, however, was the trust between Ling Mo and Ye Lian. Ling Mo must have done something to distract the alpha zombie, which focused all its attention on him, giving Ye Lian the perfect opportunity to strike a fatal blow.
¡°Ah¡ it¡¯s called drawing aggro
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¡¡± Xu Shuhan thought nkly.
¡°Phew¡ It was quite decisive in its attack against me, but unfortunately, its judgment was wrong. It mistook me for the weakest and didn¡¯t expect Ye Lian to react instantly¡¡± Ling Mo mused.
Xu Shuhan snapped back to reality, thinking, ¡°It wasn¡¯t wrong at all¡ its reasoning was perfectly logical!¡±
The Infant Zombie wasn¡¯tpletely dead yet, twitching continuously on the ground. Two blood holes were on its neck, rendering it unable to make any sound.
As Ling Mo squatted to inspect it, he noticed its throat suddenly bulging.
¡°Huh?¡± Ling Mo immediately became alert.
Under his watchful gaze, a bulge appeared beneath the skin of the alpha zombie and started moving along its neck. Soon, the bulge reached one of the blood holes, and through a series of unnerving tearing sounds, the hole gradually widened, and with a ¡°pop,¡± a bloody mass emerged.
With the alpha zombie¡¯s screams silenced, Ling Mo felt much of his power returning. Just as the mass was about to lunge at him, it was suddenly ensnared by an invisible force.
Ling Mo stared at it with interest for a moment and suddenly eximed, ¡°Is this¡ a master ball?!¡±
Another creature resembling a Jellyfish!
Footnote:- Drawing Aggro(À³ðºÞ):
¡°Drawing aggro¡± in a non-gaming context refers to attracting negative attention or provoking resentment from others. It¡¯s like doing or saying something that makes people upset or envious, drawing their adverse reactions towards you, much like how a character in a game would attract enemies¡¯ attention.
Chapter 815: The Second Lesion
¡°No, it¡¯s not quite right, it just looks simr¡ judging by where it¡¯sing out, this might be the reason these zombies are able to make such distinctive sounds¡ There are quite significant differences between these zombie infants and variation zombies. Their mutations not only modify their bodies but also manifest in this unique new organ. Though it¡¯s called an organ, it actually seems more like a symbiotic creature born independently within it. This Creature¡¯s appearance is due to the virus, which is somewhat simr to the virus gel found in the Hindbrain¡ It might even be the second lesion for this new generation of zombies.¡±
Thinking about how the master ball might be of the same nature as the virus gel, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit odd. However, that little fellow had absorbed too much random blood, causing its current form to differ significantly from these original ¡°lesions.¡± Calling it a ¡°lesion¡± no longer seems quite fitting¡
Then, Ling Mo took a stic bottle out of his backpack and carefully contained the small creature inside it.
Xu Shuhan curiously watched Ling Mo¡¯s actions for a moment but eventually averted her gaze with a hint of fear. Meanwhile, Ye Lian stood calmly next to him, asionally showing a thoughtful expression.
Once the ¡°lesion¡± was removed, the zombie infantpletely died. Ling Mo had initially wanted to check whether this alpha zombie also had the virus gel but looking at its ferocious bighead, he decided to quietly abandon that idea¡
As soon as the alpha zombie died, the zombie infants were thrown into chaos.
Their individual attack power was inferior to the alpha zombie, and the Interference in their calls wasn¡¯t as strong. Without the ability to coordinate, they were quickly overpowered by thebined assault of Xia Na and Li Yalin.
Jason didn¡¯t really understand what had happened, but he could see that the battle situation was improving. A look of surprise appeared on his face, and his shooting uracy also improved significantly. In his heart, he admired Ling Mo and his group enormously, thinking they truly deserved their reputation as experts who could take on the Air Force Corps. Even in the face of these zombies that greatly weakened one¡¯sbat abilities, they remained undefeated. His reverence also gave him much more confidence in the victory of the Second Camp.
With Ye Lian joining the fight, the zombie infants finally fell into a one-sided defeat. Just a few minutester, the area fellpletely silent, leaving only corpses scattered around.Ling Mo watched with anticipation, but he didn¡¯t see another ¡°lesion¡± appear. He sighed with disappointment and muttered to himself, ¡°It seems the second lesion really isn¡¯t something that can just fully form so easily¡¡±
Still, encountering one was quite an unexpected gain, and in terms of rarity, it might be even more rare than a dominant level viral hive¡
¡°Ling-Ge, we need to hurry. The scent of blood here is too strong. We won¡¯t be able to retrace this pathter,¡± Jason said, his excitement quickly fading into concern.
Ling Mo knew Jason was worried about mutation beasts, and the simple image ck Silk hadmunicated to his mind shed back again. But as soon as he established psychicmunication, ck Silk responded with, ¡°Busy here,¡± and then fell silent.
He was speechless, ¡°What the heck¡¡±
About ten minutester, they had gathered enough fuel, and by that time, forty minutes had passed since they set out. Ling Mo felt they had taken too long, but Jason was excited and said this was the fastest time he¡¯d ever experienced. Even though they encountered zombie infants, their pace was still about three times faster than usual, possibly even quicker¡ The reason for such a drastic difference was all thanks to having experts with them!
¡°Once we get back, I¡¯ll try to bring people here to collect fuel every day!¡± Jason said, his eyes bright with anticipation.
¡°Enough already, when did I be your freebor?¡± Ling Mo retorted, not amused.
¡°You own half of the camp¡¡±
¡°My contributions are already unshakable.¡±
¡°¡To say it so bluntly¡ I¡¯ll bring updates too¡¡±
¡°There are Communicators.¡±
¡°They can be monitored. This time they weren¡¯t prepared, and we used a dedicated line. Next time might not be the same; otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have asked me to deliver the message personally.¡± Jason sighed deeply after saying this.
Ling Mo also pondered, the more he heard about the situation, the worse it sounded¡
While detouring away from the Oil Depot, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but nce back at the direction where the zombie infant horde had died. From there, he could asionally hear the howls of zombies, which sounded not only bloodthirsty and in Frenzy, but also tinged with anger. However, what really caught Ling Mo¡¯s attention were the asional screams and a somewhat eerie sound.
Jason obviously heard it too, and his face changed dramatically as he said, ¡°Mutation beasts have already been drawn in¡ We need to move quickly; these Monsters are much more troublesome than zombies. Luckily, they leave right after feeding, and since you guys live so far away, there¡¯s no need to worry too much.¡±
Ling Mo calmly replied with an ¡°Mm,¡± but a hint of interest flickered in his eyes.
Mutation beasts!
Xiao Bai and Yalin could really use one of those¡
However, now that he knew their patterns, there was no immediate rush.
For caution¡¯s sake, Ling Mo asked more about the types of mutation beasts, but the answers he received were not particrly helpful.
¡°Well¡ We usually carefully avoid mutation beasts. Anyone who truly encounters one doesn¡¯t live to tell about it. But rest assured, Ling-Ge, this isn¡¯t their nesting ground. As long as we¡¯re careful, there shouldn¡¯t be any issues¡¡± ??
Jason kept emphasizing this, clearly worried about displeasing Ling Mo, given how dire the conditions were here¡
But what he didn¡¯t know was that ever since acquiring that ¡°lesion,¡± Ling Mo was more than satisfied with the ce¡
¡°To fight against the Falcon and also deal with Niepan, it¡¯s too troublesome¡ In theing days, it would be wise to boost our strength a bit more for extra security¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself.
Before the Helicopter took off, Jason went over some details again.
¡°Before I left, Captain Tom said he¡¯d send me back to pick you up in three days¡ five days at most. Please try to remain calm during this time.¡±
Seeing Ling Mo nod, Jason¡¯s face once again showed that simple and honest smile. He straightened his posture and solemnly saluted Ling Mo. ¡°I¡¯m not a real soldier, and my name wasn¡¯t always Jason. But since joining Falcon and following Captain Tom, I feel like I¡¯ve found my purpose. Honestly, I don¡¯t have much attachment to Falcon; the only person I truly respect is the captain. But the captain admires you, and after arriving at the Second Camp, he¡¯s often shared stories about you with us. So, I admire you too. In this world, to live for more than just survival-that¡¯s incredibly challenging.¡±
¡°Uh¡¡± Ling Mo felt a bit ufortable with Jason suddenly getting so sentimental.
However, looking at his expression, it seemed genuine. And as soon as he finished speaking, Jason turned around and boarded the Helicopter: ¡°Goodbye!¡±
With a roar, the Helicopter quickly ascended into the sky. From the direction of the Oil Depot, a sharp cry suddenly came¡
Old Lan nced over curiously and asked, ¡°What¡¯s over there?¡±
¡°Better not be curious,¡± Ling Mo replied offhandedly, then turned his gaze to Lan Lan and Wang Lin, with a quirky expression on his face.
Earlier, these two girls were just a bit dusty from travel, but now they looked like two little kittens, ying with ¡°trophies¡± they found in the Dormitory, eagerly showing them to Ye Lian and the others. Only these girl Zombies could show interest in such things; Mu Chen and the sunsses man were just sitting against the wall, trying to catch their breath¡
¡°You,e over here,¡± Ling Mo called out to the sunsses man.
He immediately showed a hint of nervousness but had no choice but to get up under Ling Mo¡¯s gaze.
¡°Instructor, keep watch,¡± Ling Mo said.
Mu Chen immediately jumped up, ¡°I seem to have a lot of instructor dutiestely!¡±
¡°Hey! Were you really just pretending not to hear?!¡±
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Chapter 816: I Already Agreed to Cooperate
¡°Creak¡¡±
As the door slowly closed, a trace of unease shed across the face of the sunsses man. In the moments before following Ling Mo into the room, many thoughts had raced through his mind, but he hadn¡¯t figured out what to say.
A few days earlier, Ling Mo had asked him about the route, and now it was clear that what he was interested in were those secret details about the granary, the very leverage the sunsses man depended on for survival. Although he wasn¡¯t sure why Ling Mo hadn¡¯t handed him over immediately, or even chosen to return to Falcon right away, and instead brought him to this remote, uninhabited ce, that wasn¡¯t his main concern.
All he could think about at the moment was: Does he really want to sell himself out?
This feeling was quite strange. Although his link with his main body had beenpletely severed due to the increasing distance, the memories in his mind still belonged to the Big Boss. When it came to betraying himself, he was momentarily at a loss¡
At this point, the sunsses man had lost all of his previous arrogance. On one hand, it was because he had chosen to temporarily submit, but on the other, it was because of the immense frustration brought on by today¡¯s events. This depressive emotion immediately surged to a boiling point, making him feel like spitting blood when Ling Mo spoke:
¡°Don¡¯t just stand there, sit. You¡¯ve done well this time.¡± Ling Mo, uncharacteristically calm, said with a rare touch of warmth. However, as he spoke, he discreetly fished something out of his backpack, looking at the sunsses man¡¯s head with great interest.
The sunsses man felt a tightness in his chest: ¡°I¡¯m one of the Big Bosses of Niepan! Can¡¯t you be a little considerate of a captive¡¯s feelings? This is practically a form of prisoner abuse!¡± As a Big Boss, having to watch the enemy calmly slip away right in front of him was already bad enough, but what if they did so using the route he provided? What if the route was handed over willingly by him?
This wasn¡¯t just bad; it was maddening!What seemed like a simplement from Ling Mo was like adding fuel to the fire for the sunsses man, as if Ling Mo was stabbing him all over rather than just poking a single spot.
¡°Really not going to sit? Alright then, never mind.¡± Ling Mo found a chair and sat down, then asked, ¡°Have you thought it through?¡±
¡°Not really¡¡± the sunsses man muttered in a muffled voice, his already rolling eyes rolling even more, which made him look quite troubled.
¡°I can actually give you a little more time, but there really isn¡¯t much left,¡± Ling Mo said calmly, showing no surprise. ¡°You saw what happened today.¡±
The sunsses man¡¯s heart skipped a beat, his breathing suddenly quickening as he quickly asked, ¡°What happened?¡±
¡°Heh, you really didn¡¯t notice? Impossible¡¡± Ling Mo said with a smile.
¡°What exactly¡¡± The sunsses man¡¯s eyes widened, staring intently at Ling Mo. He felt he had grasped something crucial but couldn¡¯t quite figure out what it was¡
¡°Didn¡¯t go to Falcon, came to the Oil Depot¡ that soldier showed him respect¡ right, when they talked, they avoided us, not just me, but even Old Lan and the others¡¡±
The more the sunsses man thought, the more suspicious it all seemed. His eyes suddenly widened as he asked, ¡°You¡ you stayed here on purpose?¡±
¡°What do you think?¡± Ling Mo did not give a direct answer.
¡°That soldier knows you well. He must havee out specifically to meet you. You¡¯re not going to Falcon because you want to keep something from the higher-ups?¡± The sunsses man¡¯s emotions quickly turned excited, speaking with disbelief, ¡°You want to keep me back? You¡¯re not serving Niepan but have ambitions to seize everything for yourself? I get it¡ I get it! What ambition you have¡ Falcon has be your scapegoat, paving the way for you! Though¡ they deserved it¡¡±
After he finished speaking in one breath, he noticed that Ling Mo still wore the same expression, neither denying nor affirming his suspicions. But the less Ling Mo reacted, the more convinced the sunsses man was that he was right¡
¡°What do you want?¡± the sunsses man squinted his eyes and asked.
Since the other had such ambitions, perhaps this matter could be negotiated!
¡°Most of the granaries and armories are located in other cities, some even in very remote ces. Without Falcon as a backing, even if he obtains that information, it¡¯s impossible for him to im everything as his own. And Falcon losing this opportunity is tantamount to taking a major hit! Once our branches gradually spread to the locations of those warehouses, Niepan will not only be thergest Survivor Camp in the West but also thergest nationwide¡ or even worldwide!¡±
Looking at Ling Mo, the sunsses man felt a hint of coldughter rise in his heart: ¡°I never thought this guy would be so overconfident¡ With his current capabilities, even if he upies one or two warehouses, there¡¯ll still be a significant gappared to Niepan in the short term. And this gap will only continue to widen, ultimately forcing him to return everything he devoured back to me!¡±
Thinking this, the sunsses man¡¯s former arrogance returned, but just as he was about to say something, a bizarre tingling sensation suddenly spread across his neck, making his face go pale for a moment¡
¡°Damn, I almost forgot that little monster is still on me!¡±
At this moment, Ling Mo finally spoke after contemting. He pulled a notebook from his pocket and ced a pen on top of it: ¡°Write down the locations of all the warehouses, including what¡¯s stored in them and in what quantities. I need to know everything. Don¡¯t tell me you only know the general information; I¡¯m sure when you interrogated those people, you used quite a few methods, right? Also¡ don¡¯t try any tricks, you know that.¡±
As he said this, Ling Mo tapped his forehead and showed a strange smile.
Seeing this expression, the sunsses man¡¯s body involuntarily tensed up again. The master ball had left a very deep impression on him during this time¡
¡°How will you ensure my safety?¡± the sunsses man asked through gritted teeth.
Ling Mo gave him a peculiar nce and said, ¡°At the very least, you need to wait until the authenticity of the intelligence is confirmed before you have the right to negotiate terms with me, don¡¯t you?¡±
The sunsses man frowned in thought for a while before finally shifting his gaze to the notebook. Initially, he was quite conflicted about the matter, and even if he were to concede, he certainly wouldn¡¯t give all the information to Ling Mo. But now, the thought of finally getting a chance to trick this jerk made him a bit excited.
¡°He really thinks he¡¯s got me cornered¡ Fine, I¡¯ll tell you the locations and watch you walk into your own trap! Hehehe¡ But I shouldn¡¯t agree too quickly,¡± he thought, while letting out a muffled grunt and saying, ¡°I¡¯ll think it over a bit more¡¡±
¡°I see.¡± Surprising him, Ling Mo didn¡¯t press further; instead, he walked toward the sunsses man with a bottle in hand. ¡°In the meantime, why don¡¯t you do me a small favor¡¡±
As soon as he saw Ling Mo¡¯s familiar smile, every hair on the sunsses man¡¯s body stood on end. Yet at the same time, any lingering doubts in his mind vanished¡ If Ling Mo were trying to set him up, he¡¯d be eager for him to write down the intelligence right now-who would have time for this sort of thing otherwise?
¡°Wait! Even so, I shouldn¡¯t be secretly pleased about this!¡± the sunsses man shouted inwardly, and asked, ¡°What¡ what do you want¡ I already agreed to cooperate¡ Ah¡ ah!¡±
The sudden cry of agony from inside the room immediately drew the attention of those outside. But apart from Wang Lin and Old Zheng casting a few curious nces, everyone else reacted as if this was a regr urrence.
A few secondster, Ling Mo picked up the ¡°lesion¡± from the floor with a speechless look at the sunsses man. The guy had faints, but not because of the ¡°lesion.¡± It was due to the master ball revolving tirelessly on his forehead¡
¡°Plop plop!¡±
The master ball would asionally leap up beforending back on the sunsses man¡¯s head, causing the unconscious man to let out a muffled groan each time¡
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Chapter 817: The Talking Master Ball
¡°It gets all excited at the sight of the lesion¡¡± Ling Mo was somewhat surprised. He initially intended to test the power of this ¡°lesion¡± and incidentally help the sunsses man¡ to reinforce thetter¡¯s suspicions. This idea had appeared in Ling Mo¡¯s mind as soon as theynded, and now it seemed to be quite effective¡
The sunsses man wasn¡¯t aplete Big Boss after all. Without the connection between them, his original personality traits were entirely exposed. One might say he was more like a vessel carrying the Big Boss¡¯s memories. Although there were simrities between the two, there were also distinct differences. At least in terms of strategy, this sunsses man was far inferior to his main body.
¡°Once he wakes up, he¡¯ll instinctively hand over all the intelligence to me¡ No matter how we negotiate, it¡¯s impossible to make himpletely betray ¡®himself.¡¯ On the contrary, this method is more reliable. He has already assumed that I am with Niepan, so once an abnormal event urs, he will be more prone to wild imaginations. With a bit of guidance, it¡¯ll lead to the current ¡®misunderstanding¡¯¡¡±
Ling Mo thought to himself, but his eyes turned back to the ¡°lesion¡±: ¡°But it¡¯s not reacting at all, could it be¡ just an auxiliary vocal organ of a creature?¡±
After a moment of hesitation, Ling Mo simply crouched down and used a tentacle to make an incision on the sunsses man: ¡°Make use of everything¡¡± he muttered while pressing the ¡°lesion¡± down. The unconscious sunsses man twitched immediately, seemingly sensing the misfortune about to befall him¡
However, Ling Mo¡¯s hand stopped just five centimeters from the wound. What puzzled him was that although this ¡°lesion¡± had a conditioned response to the scent of blood, it wasn¡¯t nearly as proactive and excited as the master ball¡
¡°That¡¯s odd¡ Even if the functions are different, they are fundamentally the same, so their instinctive reactions should at least be simr, right? But now they behave differently, what¡¯s the reason for that?¡±
Ling Mo furrowed his brows and thought for a moment, then brought another tentacle up to the ¡°lesion.¡± This time, its reaction was even more thorough-itpletely ignored the tentacle¡
¡°I¡¯m definitely overlooking something¡ Think carefully¡¡± After a moment, Ling Mo¡¯s eyes suddenly lit up, ¡°That¡¯s it! Their progenitors!¡±He had previously considered this issue, but back then, his thinking was confined to the levels of zombies, neglecting the differences betweenmon zombies and variation zombies. Even though those Infant Zombies mutated from consuming fuel, what about the source of the master ball¡¯s origin? It was an infection source!
A stark contrast!
¡°Although it¡¯s not exactly a direct lineage, the stuff it has devoured is substantial¡ It has even devoured King level creatures¡¡± Ling Mo immediately realized that this ¡°lesion¡± was still too low-level, whereas the master ball had already begun evolving into a true mutation creature. If he wanted to cultivate another one, he¡¯d have to find a ¡°high-level lesion¡± like the master ball.
However, infection sources and progenitors aren¡¯t that easy to find. They don¡¯t produce many offspring, and even fewer can develop ¡°lesions.¡± In this regard, the master ball¡¯s existence is truly precious¡
¡°The master ball is so excited; it wants to devour this ¡®lesion,¡¯ right? Fine, perhaps this is its real food¡¡±
With this in mind, Ling Mo tossed the ¡°lesion¡± in his hand over. The master ball, which had just leapt up, suddenly expanded, and with a ¡°plop,¡± it swallowed the ¡°lesion¡± whole. Inside its transparent body, a shadow simr to it appeared, and after a few seconds¡¯ pause, it suddenly began to contract, with its surface quickly turning red.
The master ball, originally like a transparent red gemstone, soon became a mass of blood-red. As the color deepened, its internal situation gradually became obscured. Ling Mo wasn¡¯t too interested in the devouring process itself; he was more excited about the changes after the master ball¡¯s transformation.
¡°If it makes the master ball this eager, it must be greatly beneficial, right? It¡¯s a pity that out of so many Infant Zombies, only one has been born; this thing is really hard to find¡¡±
The master ball¡¯s devouringsted for nearly an hour until the blood glow on its surface gradually became translucent, and the little thing returned to its original state with a ¡°plop.¡±
Ling Mo quickly grabbed it. In terms of color and shape, the master ball was still the same, but it seemed to have a small mass of blood mist inside it now. Numerous vein-like blood threads intertwined together, and at the core was something resembling a drop of blood. However, upon closer inspection, it looked like a miniature heart¡
¡°I didn¡¯t expect it to have such a significant effect! I wonder what changes it will bring to its power¡¡± Ling Mo¡¯s eyes immediately showed a look of surprise and joy. He thought for a moment, then reached out and pinched the master ball again.
This time, before he even released his fingers, the master ball suddenly made a sound.
¡°Plop!¡±
Ling Mo was initially taken aback, then showed a hint of suspicion.
The sounds previously emitted by the master ball were actually caused by its body contracting, but sometimes the movements were too subtle to notice with the naked eye. Ling Mo, having observed the master ball closely, had noted this detail long ago.
But now, while the master ball was still artificially contracted, how could it make a sound?
Unless¡
Ling Mo¡¯s eyes suddenly widened. He slightly loosened his grip, then tightened it again. This time, his focus was entirely on the ¡°heart,¡± and his psychic tentacle wrapped around the master ball.
¡°Plop~¡±
Another light sound came, and this time, Ling Mo¡¯s expression changedpletely.
The master ball¡¯s body¡ didn¡¯t move! Only the ¡°heart¡± moved! And the sound came from within the ¡°heart¡±!
¡°It actually evolved a vocal system! A talking master ball!¡± Ling Mo stared unblinkingly at the ¡°jellyfish¡± in his hand, filled with awe. This rate of evolution¡ it¡¯s terrifying!
From nothing to something, it took only an hour!
¡°If Old Lan finds out, I wonder if he¡¯ll go crazy because of this¡ This master ball is the nightmare of overachievers!¡±
Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but give the master ball a couple more squeezes, and this time there was a slight change in its sound. It seemed to be deliberately acting a bit weak while gently brushing its tentacles against Ling Mo¡¯s palm¡
¡°Oh my! It¡¯s actually pretending to be cute! What if I discover something new by squeezing it a few more times¡?¡±
¡°Plop~¡±
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Outside the dormitory building.
Wang Lin was crouching in a corner, wiping her de, when suddenly a man with dark circles and a cigarette appeared behind her.
He stared at the back of Wang Lin¡¯s head for a moment, then gave a dry cough and said, ¡°Wang Lin¡¡±
¡°If you have something to say, just say it,¡± Wang Lin replied without looking up.
Old Zheng showed a hint of embarrassment. After hesitating for a moment, he asked in a low voice, ¡°Have you ever thought about staying here? I mean¡ staying with your sister and brother-inw?¡±
Wang Lin paused in her actions, nced at Xia Na not far away, and then at the closed room door¡ She quickly let out a muffled snort and said, ¡°Haven¡¯t decided yet. They only bully me¡¡±
¡°So you¡¯ve thought about it?¡± Old Zheng sighed and said, ¡°Think it through; you were forced to escape back then. We in the Central Region¡¡±
¡°If that day everes, I¡¯ll repay the favor,¡± Wang Lin suddenly bit her lip and said coldly, ¡°And that matter¡ I¡¯ll settle it eventually.¡±
¡°Not going to tell Ling Mo?¡± Old Zheng asked again.
¡°He only bullies me,¡± Wang Lin muttered as she continued wiping her de.
Old Zheng gave a bitter smile and then changed the subject. However, just as he started, Wang Lin red at him sharply: ¡°Why do I feel like something¡¯s off with this situation? Could Ling Mo be setting us up again?¡±
¡°What¡¯s off about it? Besides the Second Camp, who else around here has a helicopter?¡± Wang Lin said irritably.
¡°That¡¯s not what I mean¡ Don¡¯t you think their behavior is strange? Why insist on staying here? I secretly asked the pilot earlier, and he said it was to have Ling Mo help get fuel, but does that really require living here? There¡¯s something fishy about this!¡± Old Zheng said, furrowing his brow.
Chapter 818: The Incurable Madness
Meanwhile, inside Falcon Second Camp.
This was an office located on the top floor. In the somewhat sparse room, there were two people standing.
One of them was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window. Before his gaze, a red falcon g was fluttering in the wind on a gpole. His bloodshot eyes asionally shed a hint of coldness, as if he were staring directly at the falcon.
The other person stood behind him, holding a report and reading aloud, ¡°The Main Camp has already conducted a count of the number of aircraft we have, including several fighter jets that are currently out ofmission. They¡¯ve also started investigating our personnel situation, and I¡¯ve been trying to dy them on that¡ Additionally,¡± the man suddenly looked up, his face grim, ¡°they are requesting to inspect our warehouse and register all the supplies¡¡±
The person by the window suddenly waved his hand and said, ¡°We¡¯ll talk about those matterster¡ Zhang Yu, what about Ling Mo?¡±
¡°Sigh¡ Jason has already sent back a message using our code, saying that everything has been arranged. Ling Mo is currently staying at the Oil Depot. But Yuwen Xuan, are we really going to pin all our hopes on Ling Mo? You know he can¡¯t take on the entire camp alone¡¡± Zhang Yu said in a low, helpless voice.
Yuwen Xuan abruptly turned his head, his eyes showing a hint of madness as he said, ¡°Falcon won¡¯t deploy the entire camp either! I know exactly how much strength they can muster¡ Distance is our first barrier! Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have chosen topromise in the first ce. Now they no longer want to continuepromising. They want to further test my limits and force me to relinquish my power¡ These things aren¡¯t just mine; at least the Air Force Corps isn¡¯t mine.¡±
A faint smile suddenly appeared on his lips, and his tone became eerily calm: ¡°Falcon wants to take more than just from me; they want from him too. I can¡¯t even tolerate this, so how could Ling Mo? Just wait, he¡¯ll get everything back from Falcon with interest. This affair needs him, and he must be part of it.¡±
Zhang Yu was stunned for a moment, then sighed softly, shaking the report in his hand. ¡°The time they¡¯re giving us is getting shorter¡ You¡ should make a decision soon.¡±¡°No¡¡± Yuwen Xuan shook his head, saying, ¡°It¡¯s them; they¡¯re the ones running out of time.¡± Then he grinned widely and suddenly burst intoughter, ¡°Ahahaha¡¡±
Zhang Yu stared at Yuwen Xuan in shock for a few moments, then sighed softly, already feeling a headacheing on. ¡°This madness is incurable¡ But,¡± he paused, his eyes suddenly brightening, ¡°maybe we can actually look forward to it¡¡±
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¡°I really can¡¯t wait to see how they¡¯ll perform¡¡±
In another office, a young man in his twenties was speaking with a smile.
He was dressed in a well-tailored suit, with neatly trimmed short hair and a small tuft of hair styled with hair spray. As he spoke, he leaned back on a leather sofa, contentedly stroking the armrest. ¡°This ce is really nice. Although it¡¯s a bit secluded, the facilities are well-equipped, and life here is quite enjoyable.¡±
¡°By the way, I heard that Ling Mo used to live here, is that true?¡± He suddenly leaned forward and asked.
A woman responded, casually setting down an ornament she had been examining. ¡°I heard that too. When I said I wanted to stay here, that guy called Tom refused. If it weren¡¯t for you insisting oning over to learn more about him, I wouldn¡¯t have sneaked you in.¡±
¡°What¡¯s the big deal?¡± The young man sneered, ¡°He¡¯s just an outsider. Why should he have special privileges? Yuwen Xuan gave him privileges, and look where that got him? And Su Qianrou, that woman is in no better shape now¡ Who knows, this ce might be mine in the future¡¡± He looked around the room with satisfaction, then stood up proudly. ¡°Let¡¯s go. The next time Ie in here, I¡¯ll be the master of this ce. But before that happens, I do hope hees back once more.¡±
The woman opened her mouth as if to say something but remained silent, ncing around as she walked out. As the door closed, she couldn¡¯t help but think to herself, ¡°Even if he doese back, he probably won¡¯t be walking in here alive¡ But if he knew about what¡¯s happening here, he probably wouldn¡¯t daree back, would he? Sigh¡¡±
After having dinner at the Dormitory, Ling Mo shifted his focus to the Oil Depot. More precisely, he concentrated on the mutation beastsing to scavenge for food. However, he didn¡¯t need to handle this personally. With Yu Shiran and Xiao Bai around, they could easily draw out the mutation beasts one by one and find ways to hunt them down.
To be cautious, Ling Mo sent Ye Lian and the others over as well, while he stayed attuned to the situation through the psychic link.
The three female Zombies finally got a chance to ¡°stretch their legs.¡± They eagerly distanced themselves from the crowds and quickly disappeared down the road leading to Zone B. This scene left Ling Mo a bit helpless. No matter what, it seemed they preferred to stay away from humans. Their instinctual craving for battle and ughter, however, hadn¡¯t diminished at all.
Before long, the sound of agonized howls echoed from the direction of the Oil Depot, asionally mixed with Xiao Bai¡¯s excited ¡°MeGu¡± noises. Only Ling Mo could pick up on these details; the others would feel only a growing tension.
¡°It¡¯s a shame that ck Silk won¡¯t tell me what happened before. I wonder if they discovered something out in the wilderness¡¡± Ling Mo thought with some frustration.
At that moment, he suddenly tensed, turning his head, only to rx again as he said, ¡°Oh, it¡¯s you¡¡±
¡°Hmm¡¡± A voice responded from the shadows by the wall, and a person stepped out to stand beside Ling Mo. She ced her hands on the railing in front of her and looked out into the distance along with him. ¡°What are you looking at?¡±
¡°Just looking around,¡± Ling Mo replied.
Xu Shuhan fell silent. Though her expression was hidden beneath a mask, Ling Mo could see from the side that her lips were pressed tightly together.
After a while, she suddenly smiled and said, ¡°I don¡¯t believe you. I know they¡¯re over there-I can smell the blood. You know? The wind¡¯s blowing this way.¡±
Seeing Ling Mo remain silent, Xu Shuhan gently exhaled and said, ¡°When I smell the scent, my body wants to go over there, but my mind is scared. I remember how I used to think when I was human, but now I feel like maybe I was wrong back then¡ But when I think about it more, at least I still know what fear is, which makes me different from other Zombies¡¡± She suddenly paused and said softly, ¡°Sorry, I didn¡¯t mean it that way¡¡±
¡°It¡¯s okay¡ To me, they¡¯re different from other Zombies, and so are you,¡± Ling Mo replied with an easy smile.
Xu Shuhan seemed somewhat moved. After a moment of thought, she said, ¡°You¡¯re different from other humans too¡ I mean, in your attitude toward Zombies.¡±
¡°I¡¯ll take that as apliment,¡± Ling Mo replied.
He couldn¡¯t help but nce at Xu Shuhan again. Although this former female host had turned into a Zombie, traces of her past self asionally flickered through her words and actions. However, when faced with other humans and Zombies, these traces often turned into a part of her fear, something she unconsciously ignored.
¡°Ling Mo, I¡¯ve been thinking¡¡± Xu Shuhan spoke up again. ¡°Will I ever be able to talk peacefully with others like I do with you? Not with a mask on, but face-to-face with other humans?¡± As she spoke, she suddenly reached out and slowly removed her mask.
In the moment her blood-red eyes were revealed, Ling Mo could vaguely see a hint of moisture in them¡ But quickly, those eyes disappeared from his view, reced by a subtle fragrance at the tip of his nose.
Xu Shuhan rested her head on his shoulder, gently wrapping her arms around him, and whispered, ¡°Don¡¯t move, let me take in your scent. You¡¯re the only human I can do this with now. Honestly, I¡¯m a bit scared-I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to smell it ever again, and I¡¯m afraid that one day, when I want to, I might not be able to resist biting¡¡±
¡°You¡¡±
Ling Mo had just begun to form some spections, but as he was about to ask, Xu Shuhan interrupted him, ¡°No need for questions. If you want to talk, just tell me your stories. I can sense that you care for them deeply, right? Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t record any of this. Even if I were to record, it would only be in my mind.¡±
As she said this, she let out a softugh, and the grip of her arm seemed to tighten a bit.
Ling Mo pondered for a moment, then nodded, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll start from the day I met Ye Lian¡¡±
Under the night sky, Ling Mo and Xu Shuhan stood quietly on the topmost Corridor. Meanwhile, down on the ground below, a lone figure was looking up at them.
Wang Lin red at them with discontent, then huffed loudly, ¡°Vixen! Casanova! Just you wait!¡±
Sensing something, Ling Mo nced downwards but found nothing unusual.
The moonlit clearing was empty, with only Old Lan¡¯s calls asionally echoing from a room below, followed by the muffled shouts of Mu Chen. The instructor was quite irritable, yet his voice was kept low, ¡°Damn it! Old man, can you keep it down?!¡ Hey, girl, what are you doing with the gun?!¡ You with the dead eyes, what are you staring at? Get back to writing your stuff¡¡±
¡°Haha¡¡± Xu Shuhan suddenlyughed, and as she did, her grip on Ling Mo¡¯s arm grew even tighter.
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Chapter 819: You Foolish Human!
It was unclear how much time had passed, but it wasn¡¯t until the sounds from Zone B grew weaker that Xu Shuhan finally let go of Ling Mo.
Before that, Ling Mo had been speaking in a low voice, recounting memories from Ye Lian to Li Yalin. He also mentioned Wang Lin, the F Team, and even many other people he had met and experiences he had gone through over the past year.
He had forgotten the names and faces of some people, but the details of events at that time remained deeply imprinted in his mind. As he unraveled these memories, it seemed as though he was not only speaking to Xu Shuhan but also to himself.
¡°It¡¯s quite strange¡ I lived for over twenty years before the Cataclysm, yet my experiences don¡¯t seem to add up to what I¡¯ve gone through this past year. From your tone, you probably feel the same way, right? I think it¡¯s because, in the face of life-and-death situations, we tend to live each day more fully. At least at the end of each day, I can tell myself, ¡®I¡¯m still alive¡¯¡ For most people, achieving just that is enough¡¡± Xu Shuhan suddenly said, looking up at Ling Mo.
She slowly took two steps back and then blinked. The bloody aura in her red eyes diminished significantly, and a smile gradually appeared on her face. ¡°After turning into a Zombie, I didn¡¯t know how to live a meaningful life. I even felt that I suddenly had no purpose. But after listening to you, I realized that Zombies can have a life, too. Haha¡ What I want to say is that you made me realize that Zombies can also be valued, that they can hold a beautiful ce in people¡¯s hearts, not just be something others can¡¯t wait to destroy.¡±
¡°In any case, thank you for letting me live and for giving me direction,¡± Xu Shuhan¡¯s tone suddenly turned resolute. ¡°I will always remember you. One day, I will make more people see Zombies the way you do. They will understand that Zombies, like humans, have different personalities and methods of doing things. Just wait and see¡¡±
After saying that, Xu Shuhan turned and walked toward the stairs. ¡°So¡ good night.¡±
Ling Mo stood still, watching her back for a few moments before suddenly calling out to her, ¡°Wait¡¡±
Xu Shuhan paused for a moment, then sighed softly without turning around. ¡°I¡¯ve already made up my mind, you don¡¯t need to¡¡±¡°Put on your mask first, you¡¯ll scare people to death like that,¡± Ling Mo kindly reminded her.
As soon as he said this, Xu Shuhan¡¯s body stiffened. Two secondster, she hurriedly quickened her pace and dashed into the corridor.
As her figure disappeared, her voice echoed, ¡°Foolish human!¡±
In the blink of an eye, only Ling Mo was left on that floor. He looked at the dark corridor entrance, a small smile appearing on his face, then turned his gaze to the night outside. ¡°Having a goal is good. It¡¯s better than living aimlessly¡ But Host Xu¡¯s goal isn¡¯t any easier than mine¡¡±
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Three dayster, the air above the Oil Depot suddenly buzzed with a humming sound, apanied by the slow descent of two Helicopters.
¡°They¡¯re here!¡±
Old Zheng and Wang Lin exchanged smiles, seeing the anticipation in each other¡¯s eyes. After being stuck in this isted ce for three days, only Ling Mo and his girlfriends seemed to be able to amuse themselves; everyone else was nearly bored to death.
Especially Old Zheng, who always had a feeling of being duped, making each day feel like a year. Now that the Second Camp¡¯s Helicopters had finally arrived, he felt an overwhelming sense of relief.
¡°Once we get to the Second Camp, everything will be fine¡ Bring back Ling Mo, sign the cooperation agreement, then head to Falcon¡¯s Main Camp, and my mission will beplete! I¡¯ll nevere here again, never see Ling Mo again! Hahaha¡¡±
The sunsses man felt equally excited. Over the past three days, he had written down all the Intelligence to hand over to Ling Mo, just waiting to see him dig his own grave. He even contemted staying to watch Ling Mo fall into the traps¡
¡°Thest Helicopter was with his aplices, and this time it must be the same¡ I didn¡¯t expect he could get his hands on two Helicopters at once, seems like he¡¯s really scheming¡ Haha, with my Intelligence as a decoy, of course, he could turn these people. It¡¯s a pity though, he thinks Falcon is ying into his hands, but doesn¡¯t realize he¡¯s also sewing a suit for me, what a fool¡¡±
Just as the sunsses man was feeling smug, a sudden sharp pain shot through his leg, and he fell to the ground.
¡°You¡¯re in the way!¡± Mu Chen cursed, though a hint of confusion shed in his eyes. ¡°Why am I so strong today? How did one kick send this guy down¡¡±
¡°Who here is Ling-Ge?¡±
Two men had already jumped out of the Helicopter. One of them nced at the crowd and asked loudly.
In the whistling wind, Ling Mo calmly looked at them but didn¡¯t speak immediately.
Both men appeared to be around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. The one speaking had pale skin, narrow eyes, and a very enthusiastic smile on his face. The other looked ordinary, except for a scar at the corner of his mouth, which gave him a more intimidating appearance.
The fair-skinned man asked again and quickly noticed the sunsses man¡¯s nce toward Ling Mo. He paused for a moment, then walked over to Ling Mo, extending his hand. ¡°Hello, Ling-Ge, I¡¯m a Member under Captain Tom, my name is Luo Ming. This is my teammate, his name is Zhang Xi.¡± He gestured to Scarface, who had also walked over quickly and gave Ling Mo a military salute.
¡°I¡¯m Zhang Xi.¡± This person seemed to not be much of a talker, his tone was dry, contrasting with his cheerful name.
¡°Ling-Ge, please board the Helicopter quickly, our time out here is limited. I can exin the situation to you on the flight,¡± Luo Ming urged, getting straight to the point.
¡°Hmm¡¡± Ling Mo gave him another long look, then suddenly reached into his pocket. Luo Ming still had a hint of urgency on his face, seemingly not noticing Ling Mo¡¯s action.
A contemtive look shed in Ling Mo¡¯s eyes as he slowly drew something from his pocket-a Communicator. ¡°No rush, let me contact Yuwen Xuan first.¡±
¡°No way!¡± Luo Ming quickly objected, casting a somewhat embarrassed nce at Ling Mo, as if oblivious to Ling Mo¡¯s irritated expression. He whispered, ¡°We¡¯re being monitored¡¡±
¡°If we¡¯re being monitored, that means we¡¯re also under surveince. How are we supposed to get in?¡± Ling Mo asked, narrowing his eyes.
Luo Ming lowered his voice even further, ¡°That¡¯s precisely why we¡¯vee to pick you up. Don¡¯t worry, Captain Tom has a n, we just need you to cooperate a bit when the timees. Ling-Ge, let¡¯s hurry, if we don¡¯t leave now, it¡¯ll really be toote.¡±
¡°Why are there two Helicopters? Wouldn¡¯t that make us a bigger target?¡± Ling Mo pressed on.
¡°On the contrary, this is part of the strategy to get you all inside, and there are some things I need to discuss with you privately,¡± Luo Ming said urgently.
¡°Onest question¡ why were you chosen for this mission?¡±
Zhang Xi looked anxious, while Luo Ming answered helplessly, ¡°Deploying Jason again would raise suspicions. Captain Tom thought it through and decided that only the two of us were suitable because neither of us has met you before, and people at the Main Camp wouldn¡¯t suspect us¡ Although we joined the captainter, we are absolutely reliable! I don¡¯t want to get involved in the affairs between the Main Camp and the Second Camp, I¡¯ll only follow the captain¡¯s orders. I understand you have some doubts, Ling-Ge, but rest assured, I¡¯ll address all of them. Now, please board the Helicopter¡¡±
He stepped aside, extending his Arm towards the Helicopter in a gesture of invitation.
Ling Mo pondered briefly and then stepped forward. Ye Lian and the others followed immediately, along with Xu Shuhan and Mu Chen¡
Luo Ming then turned to Old Zheng and the others and said, ¡°Please board this Helicopter.¡±
The sunsses man watched Ling Mo¡¯s back with a flicker of uncertainty in his eyes, feeling a strange sensation creeping over him. However, no one else heard the conversation between Luo Ming and Ling Mo, so after some thought, he just lowered his head and followed along.
¡°Maybe he¡¯s not instigating them but coborating¡ This person is showing such respect because Ling Mo has the Intelligence on me¡ Now they¡¯re separating me onto another Helicopter. Could it be apromise between Ling Mo and the other party? Ah, whatever, no matter what they n, they¡¯ll eventually step into the trap I¡¯ve set for them. This is what they call a conspiracy¡¡±
As the cabin door closed, the Helicopter immediately lifted off the ground, quickly gaining altitude.
Luo Ming and Zhang Xi stood near the cabin door, each holding a gun. Luo Ming asionally shed a small smile at Ling Mo and nodded from time to time. However, soon after, beads of sweat formed on his forehead, and his eyes began to reveal difort.
Under Ling Mo¡¯s unwavering gaze from such a close distance, Luo Ming quickly felt the pressure bing unbearable.
Just as he was beginning to squirm with unease, Ling Mo finally spoke, ¡°So, what did Tom tell you to say to me?¡±
¡°In fact, I¡¯ve already mentioned the main points before we boarded. Captain Tom emphasized that you, Ling-Ge, must cooperate with us. The rest will be exined by Captain Tom himself once we arrive,¡± Luo Ming forced a smile and added, ¡°There¡¯s also one more thing¡¡±
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Chapter 820: Lethal Intentions on the Rooftop
Luo Ming paused before continuing, ¡°The ce we¡¯re going to this time is actually not the Second Camp¡¡±
As soon as he finished speaking, a sharp pain suddenly locked onto his forehead. At the same time, an incredibly intense feeling surfaced in Luo Ming¡¯s mind, as if uttering another word might get him killed on the spot. The young man in front of him, who seemed calm, instantly transformed into a humanoid beast. The pressure emanating from his bright eyes was no less than what Luo Ming had experienced from a Senior Zombie¡
A few secondster, Luo Ming¡¯s body jolted, and he suddenly cleared up. However, his face turned even paler, ayer of cold sweat appeared on him, and his hands gripped tightly involuntarily.
Ling Mo gave him a slightly puzzled nce before returning to his usual expression, asking mildly, ¡°What do you mean by this?¡±
Forcing a smile, Luo Ming replied, ¡°The situation at the Second Camp is¡ chaotic, so we can¡¯t go there directly. But don¡¯t worry, Ling-Ge, Captain Tom has already made the necessary arrangements. This is merely a detour strategy, and I¡¯m just following orders¡¡±
After he finished speaking, he looked up at Ling Mo, his gaze gradually bing calm, as if what had just happened never urred.
Ling Mo pondered for a while, and only when Luo Ming started feeling anxious again did he finally nod and say, ¡°Alright, I understand.¡±
As Ling Mo¡¯s gaze moved away, Luo Ming¡¯s hands trembled slightly, and his body involuntarily rxed. If Zhang Xi hadn¡¯t nudged him with his shoulder, he might not have been able to sit up straight.
Luo Ming nced sideways at Zhang Xi, his lips moving slightly. When his peripheral visionnded on Ling Mo, a deep sense of dread flickered in his eyes¡¡°So, how did it go?¡± Xia Na asked quietly, watching Ling Mo take a seat beside her.
Mu Chen, who was in the corner, also came over but silently retreated upon catching Xia Na¡¯s gaze. However, his eyes remained on Ling Mo, feeling that something was off about Ling Mo¡¯s behavior. When it came to boarding, Ling Mo seemed overly cautious¡
Ling Mo smiled nonchntly and then leaned back in his seat. As he closed his eyes, Luo Ming at the cabin door also seemed to breathe a light sigh of relief¡
After flying for about twenty more minutes, a voice suddenly came from the front cockpit. Judging by the tone, the person seemed to be speaking not only to Luo Ming and the others but alsomunicating with another helicopter: ¡°We¡¯re about tond, get ready¡ Yeah, stay safe¡¡±
After putting down the walkie-talkie, the Co-pilot turned around, expressionless, and waved his right hand at Luo Ming, saying, ¡°Prepare tond.¡±
Luo Ming silently exchanged a nce with the Co-pilot, then looked up at Ling Mo with a smile and said, ¡°Ling-Ge. Below is the transit point selected by Captain Tom. We can take a rest here. By tonight, we should be able to infiltrate the Second Camp.¡±
While nodding, Ling Mo nced out the window. The helicopter was descending, and a building below was growingrger in his vision.
The empty rooftop showed no signs of life, and the Iron Door leading inside was closed. Beside the building was a deste street, which seemed devoid of any life except for various abandoned, corroded remnants. In the distance, there was a glimpse of wreckage from an explosion, and one could vaguely see part of a helicopter partially buried under the debris¡
¡°This is the town leading to the Second Camp¡¡± Ling Mo recognized it at once, and he gave the pile of debris a particrly long look. Suddenly, a familiar figure shed through his mind. However, he quickly shook his head vigorously and pinched his brow. ¡°I¡¯ve managed to suppress it for so long, don¡¯t let it rpse now¡ But then again, it hasn¡¯t acted up in ages-why is it suddenly resurfacing here? I know it¡¯s rted to her, but she wouldn¡¯te back here¡ Revisiting old haunts is not typical zombie behavior¡¡±
Frowning slightly, Ling Mo nced at the wreckage again before shifting his gaze away.
The helicopternded¡
¡°Finally, we¡¯ve arrived.¡± Luo Ming¡¯s smile seemed noticeably warmer than before. He quickly jumped out of the cabin and turned to Ling Mo, saying, ¡°You can alle out now.¡± As he spoke, he had already stepped back several paces, as if clearing a space for them.
¡°Damn, my head¡¯s spinning¡¡± Mu Chen yawned long and hard, eager to get up from his seat. But just as he was about to follow, Ling Mo grabbed his arm, pulling him back a couple of steps.
¡°What¡¯s wrong, captain¡¡± Mu Chen started to say, slightly annoyed, but the fatigue on his face suddenly vanished. He clearly saw a warning in Ling Mo¡¯s eyes, and such an unusual reaction immediately gave Mu Chen a sense of foreboding. Thinking back to Ling Mo¡¯s earlier behavior, he couldn¡¯t help but ask quietly, ¡°Is something wrong?¡±
¡°Just be cautious,¡± Ling Mo shook his head, saying.
At the moment, everything appeared normal¡
Ling Mo didn¡¯t move, and naturally, none of the female zombies did either. Mu Chen stood to the side, head lowered, and gazed warily around the Rooftop. Although he didn¡¯t notice anything unusual, he trusted Ling Mo¡¯s instincts enough not to ignore them. So, thoughts involuntarily raced through Mu Chen¡¯s mind, ¡°Are there zombies? Senior Zombies?¡±
Over by the Iron Door, Zhang Xi had also jumped down. He stood alongside Luo Ming, both of them watching the helicopter door with dark expressions.
Luo Ming shouted, ¡°Hurry down, we can¡¯t afford to dy any longer¡¡±
¡°Can¡¯t afford to dy¡ or don¡¯t want to dy?¡± Ling Mo¡¯s cold voice suddenly echoed from inside.
Luo Ming froze for a moment, and a hint of something shed in his eyes. Before he could say anything else, Zhang Xi, who had been silent, stepped forward and said, ¡°Come down quickly; aren¡¯t you heading to the Second Camp?¡±
His tone was a bit stiff, but his voice was loud, and after a nce from Zhang Xi, Luo Ming anxiously added, ¡°That¡¯s right, Ling-Ge¡¡±
¡°Heading there? Haha¡ if you¡¯re in such a hurry, why note and help me with my luggage?¡± Ling Mo chuckled and said.
¡°Help with¡¡± Luo Ming was taken aback again, and after a quick exchange of nces with Zhang Xi, he stepped back rather than forward, saying, ¡°Ling-Ge, don¡¯t joke around; those are your personal belongings. How could I dare to touch them¡¡±
¡°Or is it that you don¡¯t dare toe over?¡± Ling Mo interrupted him.
As Luo Ming¡¯s brow furrowed deeper, Ling Mo continued, ¡°Since you¡¯ve arranged for so many people to pick me up, why hide sneakily behind the door?¡±
Upon hearing this, Luo Ming¡¯s face changed dramatically, and he blurted out, ¡°How did he find out?¡±
A trace of darkness shed in Zhang Xi¡¯s eyes, and he gripped his gun tightly.
Equally shocked was Mu Chen inside the Cabin. He looked at Ling Mo in amazement and then nced outside. Meanwhile, he also keenly noticed the actions of Li Yalin and Ye Lian. The two girls had silently moved behind the Pilot and Co-pilot, taking action just as the two were about to react.
¡°Don¡¯t move, or I can¡¯t promise your head will stay in ce,¡± Li Yalin said with an icy smile, pressing her snake-kiss-like weapon against the Pilot¡¯s temple, just a fraction away from piercing his skull.
The Pilot froze, his left hand slowly moving away from a button.
The Co-pilot had a cold gun barrel pressed against his hindbrain, and he trembled all over, slowly raising his hands.
At that moment, the Iron Door suddenly swung open with a ¡°bang,¡± and more than a dozen people rushed out from inside.
As soon as they emerged, they arranged themselves in a fan shape around the Helicopter, all pointing their dark gun barrels at the cabin door.
In the blink of an eye, the previously peaceful Rooftop was suddenly filled with an atmosphere of danger.
¡°What a surprise, I didn¡¯t expect you to notice,¡± said a slightly muffled male voice from behind the door. Then a short, stout middle-aged man stepped out. He wore gold-rimmed sses and looked a bit weary, but as he nced at the Helicopter, a cold smile crept onto his lips.
¡°But even if you¡¯ve found out now, it¡¯s toote. It just means more work for us. Honestly, I didn¡¯t think I¡¯d really manage to lure you here. My three days of waiting here weren¡¯t in vain,¡± the sses Man said, ncing over at Luo Ming and Zhang Xi with a smile. ¡°You two worked hard, running around all those suspicious ces for three days.¡±
¡°No problem¡¡± Luo Ming replied, lowering his head.
¡°What¡ what the hell is going on?¡± Mu Chen waspletely dumbfounded, especially after hearing the sses Man¡¯s words. His thoughts were in total disarray. ¡°Why would the Second Camp go to such lengths to deal with you? Wait, no¡ If this were the Second Camp¡¯s doing, we would have been caught three days ago¡¡±
As Mu Chen¡¯s mind raced, he heard Ling Mo say, ¡°They¡¯re not from the Second Camp; they¡¯re from Falcon.¡± He then looked at Luo Ming and let out a coldugh. ¡°This guy is quite the actor, and he¡¯s got mental ability.¡±
As for the other one called Zhang Xi, he was obviously handpicked by Falcon. Quiet and menacing-looking, he wouldn¡¯t arouse suspicion even if he said nothing. Paired with Luo Ming, it was even harder to spot any ws¡
¡°Since you¡¯ve already figured it out, why note out? Hiding doesn¡¯t help,¡± the sses Manughed again.
Chapter 821: Deep Grudge
sses Man¡¯s tone was filled with a lighthearted mood as he adjusted his sses and smiled at the cabin door, ¡°Even if you manage to control the helicopter, it¡¯s useless. The fuel inside was only enough to get here in the first ce. If you don¡¯t believe me, you can force them to take off. But if you crash and get shattered, don¡¯t me us for not warning you beforehand.¡±
Hearing this, Mu Chen paused, a trace of anger shing on his face, ¡°Such calcted schemes! How deep is this grudge? Wait¡ This has nothing to do with me, right?¡±
¡°It¡¯s a huge grudge,¡± Ling Mo replied calmly. In the face of immense interests, these little tricks are nothing¡
¡°Should I go out and rify? Can you provide me with some proof?¡± Mu Chen asked, frustrated.
¡°You¡¯re just an instructor helping me lead the team. They shouldn¡¯t make things difficult for you¡¡± Ling Mo said, rubbing his temples.
¡°Damn it! Following you brings me nothing but bad luck!¡± Mu Chen eximed in exasperation. He drew his knife and said angrily, ¡°If they make a move, I won¡¯t be polite! But captain, do you know what is really going on here?¡±
¡°More or less¡¡±
As he spoke, Ling Mo looked towards the cockpit again, and Xia Na, as if receiving a signal, suddenly walked over with a sly smile and pressed down hard on Li Yalin¡¯s wrist. Her action appeared forceful, with no warning beforehand. Witnessing this, even Mu Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a chill, not to mention the pilot.
At this moment, that delicate hand seemed like a relentless hammer about toe down, ready to crush his skull. This kind of death was terrifying. Even though he was mentally prepared for various situations, he never expected something so horrifying.The pilot almost instinctively shouted, ¡°No! Don¡¯t kill me! Please, don¡¯t kill me!¡±
¡°Hehe¡¡± Xia Na¡¯s palm stopped steadily just two centimeters away from her Senior Sister. She licked her lips, then turned her head to look at the Co-pilot. The Co-pilot, who had been expressionless, was now as pale as a sheet, with even his lips twitching involuntarily.
¡°No¡ please don¡¯t¡¡± the Co-pilot muttered nervously.
¡°It seems neither of you wants to die¡ Alright then, which one of you is going to tell me how much fuel is left?¡± Xia Na asked with a cheerful grin.
¡°I¡ I¡¯ll tell you!¡±
¡°I¡¯ll tell too¡¡±
A few secondster, Xia Na suddenly straightened up. She nced back at Ling Mo and nodded with certainty.
¡°So it¡¯s true¡¡± Ling Mo thought, his expression uncertain.
From outside, sses Man shouted again, ¡°Ling Mo, are you still noting out?¡ I get it, you want to take those two people as hostages? If that¡¯s the case, I advise you toe out quickly¡ Wake up to reality sooner rather thanter, don¡¯t waste our time. There¡¯s no need to be overly afraid; we chose this method to be more peaceful, right? But if you insist on not cooperating¡¡±
¡°This sure is a peaceful scene,¡± a sarcastic voice suddenly interrupted him.
sses Man was momentarily stunned, then a forced smile appeared on his face as he brazenly looked at Ling Mo, who appeared at the cabin door, ¡°You must be Ling Mo? Haha¡ I suggest you leave those two Pilots alone¡¡±
In response to his gaze, Ling Mo simply raised an eyebrow before jumping to the ground.
The moment he moved, the people around him immediately pointed their guns, and sses Man¡¯s pupils slightly narrowed.
Luo Ming instinctively took a step back, especially when Ling Mo¡¯s gaze swept over him, stirring memories of simr situations he had encountered before. There was something strange in this man¡¯s eyes, making it difficult to control one¡¯s emotions¡
And at this moment, the emotion Luo Ming was feeling, originally meant to be excitement, inexplicably mixed with a trace of anxiety¡
¡°And who are you?¡± Ling Mo asked bluntly.
He didn¡¯t spare sses Man even a nce as he turned his attention to the surroundings¡
A trace of anger appeared in sses Man¡¯s eyes, and hisughter gradually faded. His tone became more sinister, ¡°You¡¯re nothing but a trapped fish yet so arrogant. Do you even realize how many guns are pointed at you right now? The moment I give the order, you¡¯ll be riddled with bullets¡¡±
Seeing that Ling Mo seemed unfazed, sses Man sneered, then suddenly said, ¡°Are you looking for the other helicopter? Don¡¯t worry, they¡¯re just circling above this town. We¡¯ve investigated and know you¡¯ve taken down Air Force Corps nes before. We don¡¯t know what clever trick you used, but this time, you definitely won¡¯t have any chance¡ Have your peoplee out and surrender quietly, or else yourpanions will share your fate¡¡±
As he spoke, sses Man¡¯s sneer gradually disappeared again. He expected to see panic and fear on Ling Mo¡¯s face, but instead, Ling Mo just stared at him as if he were an idiot. This made him both angry and ufortable.
Why is this man so calm? With guns pointing at him and hispanions hovering above, why isn¡¯t he even slightly affected? Has he calcted that the camp wouldn¡¯t kill him, so he acts indifferent? Or does he have some other n?
¡°Hehe, I advise you to stop scheming. The camp has gone to great lengths for you, which is quite an acknowledgment¡ I¡¯ve heard you were just a survivor working for us before¡ You handed over the Air Force Corps because you couldn¡¯t handle them, and now we¡¯re just making you surrenderpletely¡¡±
sses Man continued, knowing that there were several others in the cabin, but capturing Ling Mo would render the others irrelevant.
¡°Setting a trap to catch me and then using me to coerce Yuwen Xuan-is that what you call respect? If I were really working for you, whyplicate things so much? With your capabilities, couldn¡¯t you just crush me with a flick of your finger? As for handing over¡ I didn¡¯t give anything to you; I gave it to Yuwen Xuan, understand?¡± Ling Mo said, speechless.
For those blinded by greed, having a good excuse is not the most important thing-the result is all that matters. Even if they spout robber¡¯s logic, they can do so with conviction and even a clear conscience. Ling Mo hadn¡¯t expected such thinking to be mainstream in Falcon so quickly.
¡°That Su Qianrou¡ What exactly did she promise¡¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but sigh.
¡°Survival of the fittest, that¡¯s a naturalw. You¡¯re still too young¡¡± sses Man increasingly felt that something was off. He suddenly frowned and asked, ¡°You knew all along? How did you know?¡±
As soon as he asked the question, Luo Ming also looked up nervously. He suddenly understood the source of his anxiety¡
¡°When they came to pick me up, I already knew,¡± Ling Mo smiled and said, ¡°But at first, it was just a feeling. It wasn¡¯t until the ne arrived here that I waspletely certain. The Co-pilot deliberately made a hand gesture and emphasized the phrase ¡®ready.¡¯ At the time, I thought it was some kind of action code, but now I know it was about the other helicopter.¡± He looked at sses Man again, ¡°Your psychic power is impressive, hiding so many people and concealing any issues. But I simply refused to get off the ne, and you started to get anxious¡¡±
sses Man grunted in annoyance but then smiled again, ¡°Even if you have sharp observation skills, so what? You¡¯re still here, aren¡¯t you?¡± He gestured to his men, saying, ¡°Bring everyone down, and tie this man up! Ling Mo, whether or not you interpreted the signal correctly, this matter is already settled¡¡±
¡°Heh¡¡± Ling Mo chuckled and shook his head. Almost simultaneously, the roar of an engine approached the area¡
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Chapter 822: Weve Boarded Ling Mos Pirate Ship
Chapter 822: Weve Boarded Ling Mos Pirate Ship
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At the sudden approach of the roaring sound, sses Man and the others were momentarily stunned. A few Falcon Members who were preparing to advance with guns instinctively paused and looked around with suspicion. Numerous buildings towered nearby, some of them quite tall, and standing on this Rooftop actually limited their view somewhat.
Luo Ming listened intently for a moment and almost instinctively blurted out, ¡°Helicopter! It¡¯s that Helicopter!¡± His expression immediately turned grim. ording to their original n, this aircraft wasn¡¯t supposed toe back¡ Even if the Pilot was held hostage, such a situation shouldn¡¯t arise, unless¡ someone on that chopper intended to go down with them!
When nning this operation, they had prepared for various potential scenarios. Capturing Ling Mo alive inevitably required taking some risks, but ording to their calctions, these risks could be minimized. Even if there were threats against the Pilot, without being able to control the Helicopter, those people were unlikely to take any drastic actions. Moreover, the Pilots were well-prepared for this, so no matter the level of intimidation, they wouldn¡¯t alter their course of action.
It was an absolute advantage! Because the power and choices were entirely in their hands! No matter how strong Ling Mo was, he had to concede in such a situation. But what was happening now? Judging by the proximity of the sound, it seemed the Helicopter might already have reached the back of the tall buildings¡
¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± sses Man¡¯s expression changed instantly, but no one could answer his question, except¡ Ling Mo!
Just one or two secondster, the Helicopter swiftly appeared above a tall building. At a distance of about one to two hundred meters, the Cabin door suddenly opened. As the dark muzzle of a gun emerged at the door, a foreboding sense surged in sses Man¡¯s heart, and he immediately shouted frantically, ¡°Grab Ling Mo!¡±
But as soon as he finished speaking, two muffled grunts were heard simultaneously, followed by a sudden burst of gunfire. One bullet even grazed past sses Man¡¯s shoulder, and as a sharp pain hit, he let out a scream. He instinctively dove to the ground, and the Falcon Members standing in front of him reacted in the same manner. Most of them had their attention diverted in that moment, and many didn¡¯t evenprehend what was happening, being suppressed by the gunfire to the point they couldn¡¯t lift their heads.
Some, however, immediately began to return fire, and for a moment, the sound of intense gunfire echoed through the area.sses Man looked up, pale-faced, nearly coughing up blood in shock. The figures that had been inside the Cabin had already rushed to the edge of the Rooftop amid the chaos, choosing a route that avoided the crossfire between both sides, now calmly jumping down. As he turned his gaze there, the girl holding the Sniper Rifle was staring at him with wide eyes, and recalling that extremely dangerous shot earlier, he quickly deduced that the shot came from this girl!
¡°Didn¡¯t expect anyone to hit me within my Superpower range¡ that was close!¡± sses Man trembled all over as a searing pain hit his shoulder again.
And Ling Mo, who was exchanging fire with them? He was actually standing there too!
What made sses Man feel even more suffocated was that Ling Mo didn¡¯t even have a gun in his hand! The ones shooting back at them were actually those two Pilots!
The Pilot holding the gun was almost in tears. When the roaring sound first appeared, he was dragged out by the long-haired girl, and then heard the young man say with a smile, ¡°I¡¯ll give you a gun in a moment, and you¡¯ll stay put here and shoot at yourrades; if I see you make any move¡¡±
¡°Thunk!¡±
The sudden chill of a small hole forming in the crotch of his pants caused the Pilot to copse in panic. ¡°Help!¡± he screamed, firing his weapon while letting out piercing cries. Watching the bullets hit the ground around him, the flying cement debris stung his entire body, causing him to scream even louder.
The Co-pilot¡¯s expression wasn¡¯t much better; given their prone position, they couldn¡¯t see Ling Mo and his group at all. He didn¡¯t dare turn his head to look, let alone aim the gun at them¡ The only small relief was that Ling Mo didn¡¯t force them to take careful aim and shoot¡ Though, for these two nonbatants, their marksmanship wasn¡¯t much better than Ling Mo¡¯s.
¡°Ling Mo!¡±
The moment Ling Mo locked eyes with sses Man, a slight smile appeared on his face. He grabbed Mu Chen by the arm and mouthed towards sses Man: ¡°Bye¡¡±
¡°Get him!¡± sses Man shouted angrily.
But amid his shouting, Ling Mo took a light step back, suddenly stepping into thin air. Mu Chen, being pulled along, tipped backward involuntarily, letting out a scream, ¡°Ah¡! Oh no! Could you give a warning first?!¡±
As Ling Mo vanished, sses Man¡¯s expression turned extremely ferocious, his gaze fixated on the two Pilots. Suddenly, he let out a deep growl, ¡°Still shooting? Stop it!¡± His voice seemed to carry a strange power, causing both of them to copse simultaneously and the gunfire to cease immediately.
But just as sses Man was about to stand up, an unsettling sensation crept over him again. Instinctively, he looked up at the Helicopter, then shouted in a suddenly altered voice, ¡°Get inside the building, now!¡±
¡°Rat-a-tat-tat!¡±
The gunfire that had just ceased started up again, but this time, it was the Helicopter they had intended to use against Ling Mo that spewed the fiery assault¡
As Old Zheng shouted and fired his gun, hemented inwardly, ¡°Why?! Why have I inexplicably ended up at odds with Falcon again?! All my missions have been sabotaged by that bastard Ling Mo! In all of X City, he¡¯s the only one left. I can only ally with him!¡±
The only one smiling was the sunsses man, who licked his lips in excitement and thought to himself, ¡°This is really satisfying. I never expected Ling Mo to turn against his partners because of this. It seems my intelligence was even more useful than I thought. Even without setting out to search, they¡¯re already fighting among themselves. What if I leaked some of the information Niepan collected to him? Could that lead him straight to his doom? This n might work!¡±
As sses Man and his group scrambled into the building, a few stray bullets were fired towards the Helicopter, even near the Cabin door. The shooting from these Falcon Members was evidently more urate than Old Zheng¡¯s. After holding out for just a few seconds, he ducked back into the Cabin and shouted, ¡°Go!¡±
The Pilot immediatelyplied, swiftlynding the Helicopter behind the tall building. However, at this moment, both he and the Co-pilot wore expressions of utmost cooperation. Yet, what appeared before them wasn¡¯t the tall building in reality but a series of dpidated structures overrun with decaying vegetation¡ And those inside the Cabin with them weren¡¯t Old Zheng¡¯s group, but ¡°Falcon Members¡± dressed simrly.
The Co-pilot disyed a fervent expression, muttering, ¡°This is great! We¡¯re about to fly out of this damned ce¡ It¡¯s a pity we didn¡¯tpletely take down those Monsters earlier. Such a shame¡¡±
Lan Lan rushed to the window and, with a sigh of satisfaction, eximed, ¡°How exciting, an aerial shootout! I really wish I could have fired a shot too! It¡¯s such a pity. Next time, I need to learn how¡¡±
¡°Alright, if it weren¡¯t for my Illusion this time¡¡± Old Zheng managed to catch his breath twice before suddenly jumping up, ¡°That¡¯s right! He did it on purpose. He wanted to use my Illusion! Damn it! I¡¯m not done with him, really not done!¡±
¡°Find a ce tond quickly. Didn¡¯t you hear them say the fuel is limited?¡± Wang Lin reminded them, exasperated. ¡°Besides, this isn¡¯t Ling Mo¡¯s fault; the Falcons made the first move¡¡± She shot an annoyed nce at the two flight crew members and said, ¡°These two dared to threaten us like they¡¯re untouchable in the air. They really think we can¡¯t do anything to them up here¡¡±
Old Zheng shook his head with a wry smile. ¡°We¡¯ve boarded Ling Mo¡¯s pirate ship¡¡±
Meanwhile, Ling Mo and his group, who had jumped down to the corner of the street, regrouped. Mu Chen, still shaky, leaned on his knees and asked, ¡°So what¡¯s next? Do we trap them in the building? But it looks like there are many exits, so it won¡¯t be that simple¡ there might even be traps inside.¡±
¡°We can¡¯t go in.¡± Xia Na looked up at the building and said, ¡°They¡¯re using this building as a stronghold, so something¡¯s definitely off. Even if not, they could shoot at us from the hallways,pletely suppressing us. Especially that sses Man¡¡±
Ling Mo cautioned, ¡°Xia Na, be careful with the sweeping generalizations¡¡±
¡°I meant that specifically!¡± Xia Na rolled her eyes and continued, ¡°That guy¡ there¡¯s something odd about him. Ye Lian tried to ambush him, but somehow she missed. Even the people around him seem hard to hit.¡±
¡°It¡¯s his Superpower¡ If he¡¯s been sent to deal with me, he must be pretty strong. Fortunately, they only know the old me; our numbers this time caught them off guard, leading to the earlier scene,¡± Ling Mo exined. ¡°For now, let¡¯s get out of here. They won¡¯t let me just walk away; I¡¯d bet they¡¯ve got people guarding the exits too¡¡±
As Ling Mo and his group started to move along the street, a furious roar suddenly erupted from within the building¡
Footnote:- Pirate Ship(Ôô´¬):
¡°The phrase ¡®boarding someone¡¯s pirate ship¡¯ is a metaphor in Chinese. It means getting involved in a risky or dubious venture, often reluctantly or unknowingly, simr to being tricked or trapped into a situation that¡¯s hard to get out of.¡±
Chapter 823: Secrets Beneath the Ruins
The sses Man sat disheveled behind the Iron Door, his face sullen as he surveyed the Members around him. Luo Ming peered out, turned back with aplex expression, and said, ¡°Captain, three of our people are dead, and five are injured¡ Zhang Xi has already taken people to guard the hallway entrance. If they dare toe in, thoseid traps will activate one after another¡¡± He uneasily nced at the sses Man¡¯s shoulder and asked in a low voice, ¡°Captain, are you okay?¡±
The sses Man red at him and suddenly snapped, ¡°Do I look okay?¡± He angrily leaned back against the wall, then turned his gaze to his wound. Although it was just a graze, the force from the sniper bullet had stained half of his body red.
¡°If it weren¡¯t for my Superpower being fully activated, this shot would surely have killed me¡¡± A trace of fierceness shed in the sses Man¡¯s eyes as he muttered, ¡°Ling Mo, you can¡¯t escape! When I catch you, I won¡¯t be as lenient as this time. And that girl who fired the shot, I¡¯ll kill her first! Falcon gave you a chance to surrender, and you didn¡¯t appreciate it. You had no respect¡¡±
Saying this, he suddenly drew out a dagger and tremblingly reached for his shoulder. As the fabric was cut, a profusion of Sweat appeared on his face, and a low growl of pain escaped through his teeth. As the blood-stained cloth fell weakly to the ground, a Soldier with a backpack quickly stepped forward and took out some first aid supplies for stopping the bleeding¡
¡°This might hurt a bit¡¡± the Soldier said, frowning as he examined the wound.
The sses Man sneered and lowered his voice, ¡°It¡¯s fine¡ I¡¯ll make them¡ feel a pain worse than mine¡¡±
His vengeful expression made Luo Ming shiver. Yet, looking at that mangled shoulder, a sense of fear inevitably crept up in Luo Ming¡¯s heart: ¡°In my memory, the Captain has never been injured¡ What went wrong this time, and what¡¯s the deal with that ne¡¡±
As Ling Mo and his group turned onto another street, they were met by several figures running towards them. Leading them was Wang Lin, who quickly waved and said, ¡°Ling Mo!¡± She picked up her pace and soon stood in front of Ling Mo and the others. ¡°Are you all okay?¡±
¡°We¡¯re fine¡¡± Ling Mo shook his head. Although it seemed chaotic earlier, it was merely a farcical scuffle. They had escaped with ease. Apart from feeling a bit tense, they were not affected at all.¡°I¡¯m not okay!¡± Old Zheng approached quickly, ring at Ling Mo with indignation. ¡°You owe me an exnation for this! There are only two¡ just three major camps in total! Since meeting you, I¡¯ve managed to offend two of them! How am I supposed toplete missions peacefully? How can we work towards human unity like this?¡±
¡°They were the ones provoking me¡¡± Ling Mo replied helplessly.
¡°I don¡¯t care! If you can resolve this, fine, but if not, I¡¯ll have no choice but to pin all the problems on you¡¡± Old Zheng said, his eyes flickering.
Wang Lin immediately looked at him with dissatisfaction, but Old Zheng acted as if he hadn¡¯t noticed and continued with a stern face, ¡°That¡¯s the only way! I can¡¯t jeopardize the interests of the Central Region Camp! And Wang Lin, remember who took you in¡¡±
¡°Zheng!¡± Wang Lin¡¯s face changed as she cut him off. She nced uneasily at Ling Mo, meeting his somewhat puzzled gaze. After a brief exchange of looks, Wang Lin quickly lowered her head, avoiding Ling Mo¡¯s eyes.
Her unusual behavior not only made Ling Mo ponder but also caught Xia Na¡¯s attention. However, Xia Na only thought it over silently and then stopped looking at Wang Lin.
Old Zheng¡¯s face immediately showed a hint of bitterness, but his tone remained firm: ¡°So¡ there¡¯s no room for negotiation!¡± He looked at Ling Mo and said, ¡°I haven¡¯t chosen to leave at this moment, and that¡¯s only out of respect for Wang Lin¡¡±
¡°Leave? You guys took action earlier too. Do you think those people will listen to your exnation? I doubt anyone will believe your Central Region Camp identity,¡± Mu Chen shot Old Zheng a look, teasing him. Seeing someone else getting trapped like him, and seemingly in a worse way, he felt a bit gleeful.
Old Zheng¡¯s expression grew even more sullen. He was aware of these issues internally, and the reason he said that was both to force Ling Mo to take a stand and to show his determination not to get trapped again. Most importantly, he wanted to know Ling Mo¡¯s n!
He couldn¡¯t be fooled for nothing!
¡°You can give up yourself, but don¡¯t drag me down with you!¡± Old Zheng red at Mu Chen.
Ling Mo wiped his nose and said quietly, ¡°This matter¡ I have a vague idea?¡±
¡°Vague? An idea? Can you give me a definite answer?¡± Old Zheng was about to lose it.
¡°You see, the only one you¡¯re on good terms with now is me¡¡± Ling Mo simply stated.
Old Zheng frantically ruffled his Hair and growled, ¡°Who¡¯s on good terms with you! I wish I could punch you!¡±
¡°You can¡¯t beat me though¡¡±
¡°¡¡±
¡°And it wouldn¡¯t be good to ruin our friendship?¡±
Old Zheng paced back and forth angrily, then suddenly stopped in front of Ling Mo, asking in a whisper, ¡°What are you nning? You¡¯ll deal with Niepan, but what about Falcon? Can you handle both of them?¡± R?
Ling Mo just smiled and said, ¡°I don¡¯t need to handle both at once. If they lose track of me, Niepan will naturally go after Falcon. As for Falcon, I already have some ideas. But right now, the situation is unclear, and we still need to gather some Intelligence¡¡±
Old Zheng gave him a stunned look, suddenly having a jolt of insight, ¡°Did you¡ did you do it on purpose¡ You knew it wasn¡¯t right, but you still went with them¡¡±
¡°The people sent to capture me alive must have a high status, right? How much do you think they know?¡± Ling Mo said with a sly wink.
¡°You¡¡± Old Zheng hesitated with his words, finally blurting out, ¡°You¡¯re crazy¡ Even if you have this n, what about the manpower? Can just a few of us handle them? It¡¯s too risky¡¡±
¡°Ah, just wait and see,¡± Ling Mo said mysteriously.
This expression left Old Zheng puzzled. Could it be that the Second Camp was also prepared for this? He couldn¡¯t figure it out¡
This town wasn¡¯t veryrge, but it was big enough for a dozen people to hide. With such a prominent target during the day, Ling Mo didn¡¯t n to make a move yet. But if they waited too long, there was the risk that the sses Man would call for Falcon¡¯s backup.
¡°So the best time to act is just after sundown¡¡± Ling Mo looked up at the sky and then at his watch, saying, ¡°It should be around 7 to 8 o¡¯clock, which leaves us a few hours from now.¡±
Mu Chen, following behind, asked, ¡°But how can you be sure their reinforcements won¡¯t arrive that quickly?¡±
¡°There¡¯s no guarantee, but they won¡¯t being from the direction of the Second Camp. They¡¯ve gone to great lengths to capture me quietly, so they won¡¯t make a huge fuss about it,¡± Ling Mo exined. ¡°Another city that¡¯s the nearest takes nearly three hours to arrive, and that¡¯s at full speed. Since they¡¯re calling for reinforcements, they¡¯re definitely carrying a heavy load. Also, I suspect they¡¯ve hidden fuel here, so I¡¯ve tampered with their Helicopter for when they try to escape.¡±
He nced at Old Zheng, who said helplessly, ¡°I did some tinkering too, but my idea wasn¡¯t as devious as yours. I just wanted to prevent them from flying up to track us.¡±
¡°Exactly. Even if they manage to repair it, it will take quite a while¡ Plus, during this time, they¡¯ll be on edge, while we¡¯ll be rxed! That sses Man has a mental ability. I¡¯d like to see how much strength he can muster after a few hours of chaos,¡± Ling Mo said with a slight smile, a hint of eager anticipation in his expression.
Old Zheng and the others felt a chill run down their spines as they observed, thinking to themselves, ¡°Cunning! This guy is just too cunning! And why do I feel like he¡¯s bing more and more cunning¡ Could it be that constantly dealing with Zombies has awakened some inherent nature in him?¡±
However, they had to admit that Ling Mo¡¯s reasoning made a lot of sense. Currently, they were in the dark while the sses Man was out in the open. As long as they didn¡¯t attempt to escape the town, the sses Man would remain on edge and wary of a possible surprise attack.
This was a strategy, and the sses Man would inevitably fall for it¡
It wasn¡¯t long before Ling Mo and his group approached the area near the ruins. This stretch of road was almost entirely covered with debris from explosions, with remnants of walls standing on either side, most showing signs of being scorched by fire. Upon getting closer, an overwhelmingly foul scent wafted out, as if numerous corpses were concealed beneath the rubble.
¡°It smells so bad¡¡± Lan Lan and the others all covered their noses, frowning as they talked.
¡°Let¡¯s move quickly, why are we even here?¡± Wang Lin said, pinching her nose.
¡°Hey¡¡±
Ye Lian suddenly kicked a brick, and with a soft exmation, she turned to Ling Mo: ¡°Ling-Ge¡ look¡¡±
¡°What did you find?¡± Ling Mo¡¯s interest was piqued, and he quickly went over.
Even while still on the Helicopter, he had felt something unusual about this ruins area, as if something there was drawing him in. So as soon as he had the chance, he brought everyone here to investigate.
¡°Look¡¡± Ye Lian picked up a piece of Rebar and then moved aside some chunks of debris.
A more pungent odor immediately assaulted them, and along with it, emerged a somewhat ckened, blood vessel-like object¡
Chapter 824: This Is Too Brutal for Me to Watch
¡°What a strong smell¡¡± The others couldn¡¯t help but step back, but Ling Mo suddenly froze. He stared intently at this ¡°blood vessel,¡± and in his mind, countless images of blood strands flickering appeared.
¡°Could this be¡¡± Ling Mo thought as he pulled a Tactical Knife from his leg. Under the surprised and shocked gazes of everyone, he crouched down. He suppressed his nausea and forcefully picked the ¡°blood vessel¡± out from the rubble. To everyone¡¯s astonishment, the ¡°blood vessel¡± appeared to be rotting, yet it still strangely retained a strong toughness. As he lifted it, it didn¡¯t break, and instead, many bricks and debris slipped away from its surroundings.
¡°What is this? A tendon?¡± Mu Chen mumbled.
Old Lan enthusiastically said, ¡°No, no, your understanding of ¡®tendon¡¯ is incorrect¡ The so-called ¡®tendon¡¯ includes concepts like muscles, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, etc¡ But I don¡¯t think this thing looks like a blood vessel, nor could it be a ligament¡ In my experience, even variation zombies at the Progenitor level couldn¡¯t reach this level of strength¡ I¡¯ve even dissected a dominant-level zombie corpse, but I¡¯ve never encountered this situation. ording to Ling Mo¡¯s ssification, that zombie should be called a dominant level zombie¡¡±
¡°This is fascinating. What could it possibly be?¡± Old Lan involuntarily took a step forward, murmuring.
¡°You¡¯re the one pretending to exin it all! Tsk, I thought you¡¯d have the answers, but you don¡¯t know either¡¡± Mu Chen grumbled, casting a dissatisfied nce at Old Lan.
Xu Shuhan, who hadn¡¯t spoken, suddenly shivered. Her expression behind the mask turned somewhat strange. She stared unblinkingly at the ¡°blood vessel,¡± her lips slightly pursed.
Ling Mo ignored the discussion between Mu Chen and the others. Instead, he frowned and peered into the rubble. Although the toughness of this ¡°blood vessel¡± surprised him, considering the strange traits of the humanoid ck Widow, he didn¡¯t find it too surprising. This thing was like her spider silk; even after being detached from her main body, it still retained some of her characteristics. However, when hepared it with his memories, he suddenly felt a sense of oddity.
¡°It seems that this battle also caused her significant harm. So, when I saw herter, could she still have been in a weakened state?¡± Ling Mo thought as he used the knife to lift it up again. ¡°This Tentacle has been severed for quite a while, yet it¡¯s still so tough. If she were in her full strength, it should be several times stronger than it is now, right? Mu Chen and the others encountered her back then, and given theirbat abilities¡ it¡¯s highly likely she was in a weakened state then!¡±Ling Mo¡¯s scalp tingled as this new realization struck him, making him feel uneasy.
¡°No, no¡ I absolutely can¡¯t let her catch me again. If it happens again, she might really force me and then have a child with me! That would be fatal! On the other hand, Ye Lian¡¯s situation is veryplicated¡ It always feels like she is undergoing some kind of transformation, yet it seems unfinished.¡± Ling Mo shook his head while anxiously speaking to Ye Lian. ¡°Ye Lian, help me pry this open, and Xia Na, you too.¡±
The two women responded at once, and with a swift motion, the Rebar and Scythe were inserted into the crevices of the rubble. As arge amount of bricks were lifted away, the deeper situation came into view for everyone.
This time, Ling Mo instinctively covered his nose. Waving away the dust with one hand, he eagerly looked inside. Most of the bricks were soaked in blood, and many dark brown fragments filled the gaps. Once the outeryer was removed, an arm and half a face emerged among the debris. The eyes, filled with debris, looked like two deep, decayed ck holes, causing Lan Lan and Wang Lin to simultaneously let out a gasp.
¡°This corpse¡¡± Ling Mo showed a thoughtful expression, leaning his body forward while his Tactical Knife remained hooked to the ¡°blood vessel,¡± and his hand slowly moved forward. He had a feeling that if he could investigate this thoroughly, he might uncover the reason why the ck Widow kept growing stronger and also understand what kind of trick she had used on him¡ That sense of losing control could only be suppressed but not eliminated, which was a significant hidden risk for him.
¡°When ites to being abnormal, Ling-Ge really has my utmost admiration¡¡± Old Zheng muttered, somewhat dumbfounded. Just the smell here was enough to drive him crazy, let alone observing the corpse. Yet, Ling Mo not only didn¡¯t show any aversion but instantly entered a state of concentration, without the slightest hesitation in his movements¡ It¡¯s beyond just admiration-it¡¯s downright worship!
Mu Chen nodded in agreement, ¡°I concede defeat! But this is his hobby¡¡±
¡°¡That makes it even more admirable¡¡±
¡°Got it!¡± Ling Mo suddenly eximed excitedly, then used the knife to slowly turn the corpse¡¯s face over.
The face of the corpse had turnedpletely ck, with deep hollows in the eye sockets and cheeks, resembling a mummy at first nce. But after staring at it for a while, Ling Mo felt it wasn¡¯t quite like that¡ Especially considering the Tentacle, which was actually protruding from the corpse¡¯s throat¡
¡°This isn¡¯t just dehydration after death,¡± Old Lan suddenly said.
He had already crouched beside Ling Mo, holding a thin piece of Rebar in his hand. As he spoke, he inserted it into the corpse¡¯s mouth and then slowly pulled it out again.
¡°Look, there¡¯s hardly any signs of rot inside. If it weren¡¯t summer, there might not even be this stench¡¡± He said, slowly bringing the Rebar to his face and taking a strong sniff. ¡°Certainly, with the experience of dissecting hundreds, I say¡¡±
¡°Is that so?¡± Ling Mo nodded thoughtfully and nced at the Rebar.
¡°Ugh¡¡± Old Zheng finally couldn¡¯t hold it in anymore. With a bitter expression, he said, ¡°I can¡¯t take this anymore. It¡¯s bad enough to have one weirdo in the group, but now there are two! Hey, how long are you going to study that corpse? Aren¡¯t we making ourselves a big target standing here?¡±
¡°It¡¯ll be quick. Just keep a lookout,¡± Ling Mo waved his hand dismissively.
¡°Don¡¯t just casually make such demands!¡± Mu Chen snapped.
Old Zheng was utterly flustered. He was supposed to be the ¡°goodwill ambassador¡± sent from the Central Region Camp, but not only did the mission go awry, he¡¯s now stuck here with the culprits, watching a corpse¡ ?
¡°It¡¯s strange, really. The dposition isn¡¯t severe, yet the corpse is in this state,¡± Old Lan muttered, pulling out a pair of disposable gloves from his pocket. He raised his hands, nced at the corpse, and then reached for the ¡°blood vessel.¡±
After tugging at it a couple of times, his face turned a bit red. ¡°It¡¯s really¡ firm. If it weren¡¯t for this thing¡¯s dehydration beingpletely different from the corpse, I would have thought it was part of his body.¡±
Ling Mo nced at Old Lan, surprised. This man clearly had strong observational and judgment skills typical of a researcher. Even without knowing about the ck Widow, he quickly reached such a conclusion.
¡°No, I can¡¯t just pull it out like this¡¡± Old Lan muttered to himself and suddenly started removing the bricks covering the corpse. Once it was fully exposed, he called out without turning his head, ¡°Hand me the knife.¡±
Lan Lan promptly passed a scalpel to him, and Old Lan shed a crazed smile as he swiftly chose where to cut.
¡°This is too brutal for me to watch¡¡± Mu Chen turned his head away and sighed, ¡°I¡¯ll keep watch¡¡±
As the sound of slicing filled the air, Ye Lian and the three girls curiously leaned in.
¡°What is this?¡±
¡°This looks really odd¡¡±
Xu Shuhan also seemed to give it an extra look, her expression growing more peculiar¡
¡°Whoa¡¡± Ling Mo took a sharp breath and said with aplex expression, ¡°This thing¡¡±
The abdominal cavity of the corpse waspletely empty, but at the end of that ¡°blood vessel,¡± there was some blood. The deep red Liquid inside hadn¡¯t dried, and through the semi-transparent outer membrane, you could even see a ring of tiny sharp teeth on the edge of the ¡°blood vessel¡±¡
¡°This is the ck Widow¡¯s blood¡ and it seems to be no ordinary blood. Considering her ¡®infectiousness,¡¯ this stuff must be highly toxic,¡± Ling Mo thought. He suddenly connected this to the abnormalities urring within his own body. Could she have somehow imnted something simr in him?
¡°I knew I was right! This thing drained the corpse dry¡ But why did it leave this inside? If only I could study it¡¡± Old Lan was about to reach for it when a hand swiftly stretched out from the side.
Xu Shuhan lowered her head and said, ¡°This thing¡ there should be more around here. Let me find some for you. I¡¯ll take this one¡¡±
¡°Uh¡ if you like it, take it,¡± Ling Mo replied. After their conversation the other day, he understood Xu Shuhan¡¯s ambitions and figured she might look for a way to leave after this. But everyone has their own path, and such things can¡¯t be forced. Xu Shuhan couldn¡¯t be controlled, and whether her evolution would pose any risks was still unknown¡
With that in mind, Ling Mo turned to look at Ye Lian and the others. However, the three female Zombies showed no interest in the ck Widow¡¯s stuff. Ye Lian had the same contemtive expression, and whenever she met Ling Mo¡¯s gaze, she quickly lowered her head, covering her pocket with her hand once more.
¡°Tonight¡ you¡¯ll join me in action¡¡± Ling Mo suddenly smiled and said.
Chapter 825: The Operation Begins
As the clock struck seven, the sky began to darken. By this time, Ling Mo¡¯s backpack was filled with a whole bag of ¡°blood blisters.¡± The outeryer was unexpectedly tough, which made Ling Mo¡¯s collection work much easier. With these things, Old Lan might just be able to research a way to help Ling Mo alleviate his troubles and also deepen his understanding of the ck Widow.
¡°Old Zheng, you¡¯re in charge of blocking off this street. With Mu Chen and the others helping you, it shouldn¡¯t be too much of a problem. Lan Lan and the others will stay by your side, and take this sunsses man with you,¡± Ling Mo said, crushing the food wrapper in his hand and swallowing thest bite of his dry rations as he stood up. They were hiding in a shop at the moment, peeking through the door to catch a distant glimpse of the building. Ling Mo¡¯s target was inside there¡
¡°You want us to hold off Falcon¡¯s reinforcements, right? I got it¡¡± Old Zheng nodded with a bitter smile. At this point, he had no choice but to cooperate.
The sunsses man, upon being mentioned, shot Ling Mo a cold nce, wishing for nothing more than for Ling Mo to never return. As for his own neck¡ as long as he had that intelligence, he still held value. Even if someone got hold of that intelligence, they¡¯d surely want more from him. In fact, in his opinion, this battle was essentially a contest over him¡
But just as he started thinking this, Ling Mo¡¯s gaze suddenly swept over to him. The sunsses man¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and his smile turned into a twitch. For some reason, he seemed to detect a hint of mockery in those bright eyes, even a trace of ridicule¡
¡°Not just reinforcements; we also need to prevent anyone from escaping,¡± Xia Na said with a sly wink.
¡°¡Fine by me,¡± Old Zheng said helplessly. ¡°But this street isn¡¯t the only entryway. What about other ces? You know my Illusion has a range limitation. If they manage to find another way around¡ I think I¡¯d better go with you.¡±
Just as he was about to step forward, a tall figure blocked his way. Li Yalin raised an eyebrow and said with a smile, ¡°That won¡¯t do¡¡±
¡°Why?¡± Old Zheng asked, momentarily stunned.¡°Too much in the way,¡± Li Yalin replied earnestly. She was telling the truth; with other humans present, their actions would inevitably be restricted¡
Old Zheng¡¯s eyes welled up with tears immediately, ¡°Let¡ let¡¯s pretend I never said that¡¡±
¡°Don¡¯t worry, I have it all nned out. All you need to do is keep this road blocked until my mission is sessful. To be honest, I don¡¯t know if their reinforcements wille, when they will arrive, or how many of them there will be. But with your Illusion, I trust you¡¯ll be able to hold them off,¡± Ling Mo said, patting Old Zheng on the shoulder with a serious expression, ¡°Good luck!¡±
¡°Good¡ How am I supposed to ¡®good luck¡¯ after you¡¯ve said all that?! I¡¯ll just have to go all out!¡± Old Zheng eximed helplessly.
Despite his words, Ling Mo¡¯s gaze gave him a different feeling. In the past, he¡¯d only seen calm in those eyes, but this time, there seemed to be a hint of eager excitement¡
¡°For three days he¡¯s been holed up in his room with his girlfriends¡ Could it be rted to this?¡±
Before Old Zheng could ponder further, Ling Mo took a deep breath and headed outside, ¡°Let¡¯s get started¡¡±
As night fell, the building seemed to be even more silent.
In the oppressive atmosphere, a pair of eyes peeked through the curtain for a moment, then disappeared again behind it. But just as the curtain fell, four figures emerged suddenly from a dark corner and swiftly crossed the street. By the time the eyes reappeared, they had silently approached an Iron Door at the bottom of the building. ?
It was a tightly closed security door, and through the warped peephole, they could vaguely make out some scenes inside. A staircase leading upwards, with numerous Billboards seemingly hanging at the corner, and a couple of flower pots ced by the wall¡
As they left, Ling Mo hadn¡¯t paid much attention, but it now seemed that this building was full of shops. A beauty salon¡ an insurancepany¡ theyout was quiteplex, he thought to himself.
The door was locked from the inside. Ling Mo used a Tentacle to feel around a bit and whispered, ¡°It¡¯s a padlock, thergest kind, not easy to open¡ There¡¯s also a string of bells hanging on it, which is hard to remove¡¡± He retracted the Tentacle, frowning, ¡°This warning method, while simple, is quite effective. If the door were opened carelessly, the bells would definitely ring. But even if you¡¯re careful, it¡¯s almost impossible to unlock it silently¡¡±
¡°Let me handle this,¡± Li Yalin said, licking her lips with a bit of excitement.
She stared at the door for a couple of seconds, then inserted her finger into the peephole. As she gently lifted it upwards with her fingertip, the peephole began to slowly widen. Due to her steady strength, the door and bells remarkably didn¡¯t make a sound during the process.
Once the peephole was wide enough, Li Yalin stood on her tiptoes and extended her entire Arm through it. While doing this, she maintained a distance from the door to avoid making noise. Her body was extremely flexible, but it was the first time Ling Mo had seen her use her Arm so advantageously.
Anyone else attempting this would either not have the bnce on their tiptoes or would have to press too closely against the door to extend their arm fully. In this awkward position, a normal person could only get their elbow through at most, but Li Yalin managed to defymon skeletal limitations.
Simply reaching in wasn¡¯t the real challenge; next, she had to figure out how to open the door¡
The curtain upstairs opened once more, but the location of the Iron Door was directly under the watcher¡¯s nose, and thus he failed to notice¡
¡°Ah, I¡¯ve got it,¡± Li Yalin suddenly smiled after a few seconds. With a quiet ¡°click,¡± the supposedly unbreakable padlock was twisted open by her fingers. As she carefully withdrew her hand from the peephole along with the lock, the bells didn¡¯t make a sound. The whole process took only around ten seconds¡
¡°That was easy,¡± Li Yalin said, cing the lock gently on the ground with a satisfied grin.
¡°That¡¯s because it was meant to stop people,¡± Ling Mo said, casually ruffling her Hair before opening the door.
¡°Ma-Ge, do you really think they¡¯lle? It¡¯s been all afternoon¡ If you ask me, we should go after them instead of sitting here waiting,¡± said a man holding a gun quietly on the second floor of the insurancepany. As he spoke, he couldn¡¯t help but yawn, looking somewhat tired.
¡°The captain said we can¡¯t afford to fail this mission, but who can keep going like this? I think Ling Mo is just a bit crafty, but he¡¯s not that strong¡ Is it necessary to be so cautious? The captain shouldn¡¯t have bothered negotiating with him in the first ce. Why talk about capturing him alive? Couldn¡¯t we just take him down a notch and capture him afterwards?¡± The man muttered, turning his head to ask, ¡°Right, Ma-Ge?¡±
A shadow against the wall shifted slightly, followed by an impatient voice, ¡°Do you really think the other side is made of y? If Ling Mo hadn¡¯t wanted to retreat cleanly today, the question of whether you¡¯d still be alive might have been up in the air. This guy doesn¡¯t show off recklessly, and you¡¯d do well to take him more seriously.¡±
Ma-Ge was crouched less than five meters away from the man, but he remained focused on the doorway, never putting down his gun. Only when he replied did he frown and nce at the man.
¡°That was just his luck. If he hadn¡¯t run so fast, we might have used the explosives set on the Rooftop¡¡± the man said dismissively. ¡°I think you¡¯ve been listening to too many rumors, Ma-Ge. Who knows if any of that stuff is true¡ Anyway, I, Zhou Laoba, only trust this gun in my hand. So what if he¡¯s a superhuman? I¡¯m a Sharpshooter myself¡¡±
As he spoke, he shook his head with a cold smile and casually nced toward the door.
The moment he saw the door, however, his pupils contracted sharply, and a chill shot up from the soles of his feet.
His body tensed immediately, and a sheen of cold sweat appeared on his forehead. Meanwhile, Ma-Ge continued, ¡°Maybe¡ However, he seemed very calm to me, and I don¡¯t think it was an act. Compared to impulsive types, I actually¡¡± Ma-Ge suddenly paused, asking with confusion, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±
From Ma-Ge¡¯s position, he could see the man leaning against a table, trembling uncontrobly. His eyes were fixed forward, and his mouth was slightly open, as if he was trying to utter a sound¡ But just as he was about to yell, he seemed to be frozen in ce.
With a thud, the man fell to the ground, his face turned towards Ma-Ge. He looked terrified, his eyes wide open, and a blood hole slowly appeared in the center of his forehead¡
Ma-Ge¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly raised his gun. However, just as he did, a Dark Shadow flickered, blocking his view¡ A sharp glint appeared at his left eye, the tip of a knife less than a centimeter away from his eyeball¡
¡°I¡¡± Ma-Ge trembled all over, his voice broken and shaky. He had no idea what the man had seen before his death, but the fear within him was no less than what the man must have felt. He dared not move his eyes, not even blink, but he vaguely understood that his assant was a woman, while several other figures lingered by the man¡¯s corpse.
¡°How did they get in¡? Aside from the rm on the door, there are several traps in the hallway¡¡±
Chapter 826: The Correct Trigger Method
¡°Put the gun down,¡± a woman¡¯s voice, tinged with amusement, came from above him.
Ma-Ge felt a chill down his spine and slowly released his grip. He wouldn¡¯t be fooled into thinking she wouldn¡¯t kill him just because her tone was casual. Besides matching the speed of a mutation beast, her control over her own strength was terrifyingly precise. Someone like her, who could stop a knife mid-strike just in front of his face, could just as easily pierce his skull in the blink of an eye. Even though those figures were just a short distance ahead, both the mysterious death of the man with a surname Zhou and the threat from this woman beside him warned him against making any rash moves.
As he lowered the gun, he mustered the courage to speak softly, ¡°Please¡ don¡¯t kill me¡ I¡¯m just an ordinary Member, I¡ I won¡¯t pose any threat to you¡¡±
¡°Seems like you know how to cooperate well.¡±
A figure approached him, and Ma-Ge immediately noticed the hiking boots on this person, causing him to tense up and mutter, ¡°You¡¯re¡ Ling¡ Ling Mo¡¡±
¡°Alright,¡± Ling Mo crouched down in front of him, with a half-smile on his face, and asked, ¡°Do you know why you¡¯re still alive?¡±
Ma-Ge blinked in surprise and quickly replied, ¡°I¡ I know! Whatever you want to ask¡¡±
¡°Good¡ being straightforward makes things easier¡ What I want to know is, how many people are in this building? How many traps like those in the corridor are there, and where are they located? That sses Man, where is he? And about his superpowers, how much do you know?¡ Basically, tell me everything you know.¡± Ling Mo nced at him and said calmly.
Ma-Ge¡¯s Adam¡¯s apple bobbed a few times as he swallowed and replied, ¡°I¡ I don¡¯t know much¡ There are a total of twenty-four people in this building, and you just killed one¡ and three more died earlier on the Rooftop¡ In fact, only about half of them appeared in front of you back then, but they can all be considered elites. Among those remaining, most are superhumans or responsible for setting up traps¡¡±¡°Why are superhumans not considered elites?¡± Another girl¡¯s voice sounded, carrying a hint of surprise. Ma-Ge only caught a glimpse of a Scythe but dared not look up at the girl¡¯s face¡
Sweating profusely, he replied, ¡°The captain said that sometimes firearms are more effective than superhumans¡ especially when dealing with people¡ Superpowers can counter each other, but bullets have no such restrictions¡ Also, there were several explosive points nted in advance on the Rooftop. If you had resisted directly, someone would have detonated them from afar¡ The amount of explosives was precisely calcted; it might not have killed you, but it would have ensured you couldn¡¯t resist. As for the positions they took, there was a method to it, something those superhumans couldn¡¯t manage¡¡±
¡°That sses Man really knows how to n,¡± Ling Mo snorted.
He had sensed something was off at that time, and now he realized just how meticulously plotted it had been! But all those preparations were rendered useless by his countermeasures, not only failing to be of any use but also failing to prevent their own casualties¡ As for the location of those explosives, they were most likely in front of the hatch door. If the amount was urate enough, it could have confined the explosion to a very small area while inflicting enough damage on Ling Mo. The Rooftop was already full of pits and depressions, and he wouldn¡¯t have focused his attention on his feet. This arrangement¡ was indeed vicious.
However, this tactic wasn¡¯t something they could use recklessly; otherwise, they could have detonated the explosives as soon as Ling Monded.
¡°True¡ if they wanted to use me to threaten Yuwen Xuan, they¡¯d at least need to ensure I was still breathing, you can¡¯t take easy chances with explosives. But this limitation was only effective then; now it¡¯s definitely gone¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself and then said, ¡°Go on.¡±
¡°Those traps¡ I really don¡¯t know much about them, except for the ones on the stairs¡ Just be careful not to step on the odd-numbered steps. And the captain¡ he should be on the top floor, but I don¡¯t know which room exactly. As for his superpower¡ I can¡¯t describe it, but I know he¡¯s never been injured before, and there are rarely any casualties among the Team Members with him. However, he¡¯s highly regarded by Chief of Staff Wang, so he must have some extraordinary abilities¡ Oh, and one more thing, he used to be a salesman¡¡± Ma-Ge¡¯s lips trembled slightly as he said, ¡°I don¡¯t know if that counts as information¡¡±
Ling Mo pondered for a moment and then said, ¡°Is that all?¡±
¡°That¡¯s all I know¡¡± Cold sweat broke out on Ma-Ge again.
¡°Who is Chief of Staff Wang? What about Chief of Staff Su? Isn¡¯t she in charge?¡± Ling Mo thought for a bit and asked.
¡°I¡ I don¡¯t know¡¡± Before he could finish speaking, Ma-Ge¡¯s eyes suddenly went nk, and a sharp pain shot through his Hindbrain, plunging him into darkness.
Li Yalin watched him copse to the ground, then looked up and asked, ¡°What should we do next?¡±
Ye Lian, beside her, took a deep breath and said quietly, ¡°The scent here is very mixed¡ but¡ once we get closer, we should be able to find it¡¡±
¡°It should be the scent of gunpowder he¡¯s talking about, right? I feel like my sense of smell is being interfered with, so it seems they¡¯ve prepared quite a lot¡¡± Xia Na nced at Ma-Ge and then picked up the gun beside him. Given Li Yalin¡¯s strength, it looked like he wouldn¡¯t wake up anytime soon¡
¡°The situation with Falcon is moreplicated than I expected¡¡± Ling Mo frowned, stood up, and said, ¡°Since that sses Man is hiding on the top floor, let¡¯s head there directly. I believe he¡¯d be more than happy to see us¡¡±
Inside the insurancepany, three additional Members were hidden, each tucked away in different corners,pletely unaware of what was happening near the lobby. Over the next two minutes, they too would follow in Ma-Ge¡¯s footsteps, one after another. Like Ma-Ge, they didn¡¯t see who attacked them, nor did they have a chance to react. Usually, they would just see a blur before losing consciousness¡
After ascending the stairs once more, Ling Mo inspected the stairs based on the intelligence provided by Ma-Ge. He pressed down on the odd-numbered steps and brushed his hand over the even-numbered ones, murmuring thoughtfully, ¡°On the surface, there¡¯s nothing wrong, but the trap was triggered suddenly as we were going up. That member clearly wasn¡¯t lying, but we can¡¯t follow his instructions blindly¡¡±
Previously, the traps could be handled by Ye Lian and the others in time, but the path ahead was crucial. The closer they got to the top floor, the more traps there would likely be, and their potency would also increase. Any slight oversight could lead to aplete failure, a scenario Ling Mo was keen to avoid.
¡°Could it be a hallucination?¡± Ling Mo scanned the area with a Tentacle, ruling out that possibility.
Xia Na also focused on the steps and said, ¡°The traps we¡¯ve encountered so far have mostly been sudden noises, but here, they most likely aren¡¯t set up just as an rm, right? At least before, they left some traces, but here¡¡±
She gently traced her finger along the steps, saying, ¡°No covering, no transparent threads¡ It¡¯s odd. If they¡¯re using the odd-even setup for convenient passage, why is there nothing unusual on the even-numbered steps?¡±
¡°That guy said these traps were set by a superhuman¡¡± Ling Mo suddenly remarked.
¡°What?¡± Ye Lian bent down, curiously asking.
¡°I get it¡¡± Ling Mo said as he stepped onto an even-numbered step.
¡°Ah!¡± Ye Lian immediately covered her mouth.
However, to their surprise, the surroundings remained silent, with nothing happening at all¡
¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Xia Na asked curiously, her lips parting slightly.
Ling Mo chuckled and replied, ¡°That statement itself was a trap. Regr people wouldn¡¯t pay attention to whether steps are odd or even when going upstairs, so they would step on both. But asking someone in a fight to focus on odd and even steps is quite absurd. The real answer should be ¨C just skip a step. If that¡¯s all we need to focus on, it bes simple.¡±
¡°So that person lied to us?¡± A hint of anger shed in Li Yalin¡¯s eyes.
¡°Not exactly, but they were stationed there as part of the trap itself. I think there¡¯s something unusual about this staircase, that it triggers when both adjacent steps are stepped on simultaneously. The real trap lies in every step, with a unique triggering method. But since these traps were set by a superhuman, they aren¡¯t easy to spot. Anyway, once we find the right method, we can move through quickly,¡± Ling Mo exined.
This is the underlying strength of a Camp. They have arge number of people and resources, allowing them to set all sorts of traps to capture someone. And Ling Mo? He isn¡¯t fighting alone either¡
¡°Have they not been found yet?¡± asked a man in a reception room on the top floor. Standing behind him was another Young Man in Yellow. This young man was standing behind a curtain, asionally peeking out to check the situation.
¡°No¡ and I haven¡¯t heard any traps being triggered,¡± the Young Man in Yellow replied. He straightened his cor and turned back, saying, ¡°The traps beyond this point are created by my superpower. Once triggered, I¡¯ll naturally know. Outsiders can¡¯t possibly make it up here¡¡± His tone was filled with confidence.
The man he was speaking to was none other than Zhang Xi, with dark skin. Holding a pistol, he looked gloomily at Luo Ming, who wasn¡¯t far away. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say he would definitelye?¡±
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Chapter 827: Amplified Emotions
Luo Ming¡¯s expression was somewhat unusual. Ever since Ling Mo escaped, he had been in a state of anxiety. This feeling, instead of diminishing after a whole afternoon, only grew more intense. Possessing a mental ability superpower, he was particrly sensitive to emotional changes, and this persistent sensation was beginning to irritate him. He even felt like picking up a gun and smashing everything around him¡
Even when Zhang Xi spoke to him, Luo Ming red at him and angrily muttered, ¡°I told you, it¡¯s just a feeling, a sense! If you don¡¯t trust my intuition, just pretend I never said anything!¡±
Zhang Xi nced at Luo Ming with a nk face, snorted, and turned his gaze away, ¡°Crazy.¡±
In contrast, the Young Man in Yellow couldn¡¯t help but give Luo Ming another look and said, ¡°Luo Ming¡¯s superpower is called mind reading, right? Although it¡¯s not true mind reading, he can sense others¡¯ emotions and also mask his own emotions and psychic fluctuations to a certain extent. That¡¯s why he was sent there for this task¡ I wonder if he¡¯s sensed something? He¡¯s not usually like this¡¡±
¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± Zhang Xi replied coldly. With a flick of his wrist, his gun spun skillfully around his finger, ¡°If they dare toe, that¡¯s for the best. I¡¯m just worried they¡¯ll run off at the first chance like a coward, just like during the day.¡±
After saying this, he suddenly gripped the gun handle and pointed it forward with lightning speed, muttering, ¡°But the roadblocks are guarded, they can¡¯t escape. A coward backed into a corner might still jump up and bite, right? And then, I¡¯ll just¡ Bang!¡± A ruthless smile crossed Zhang Xi¡¯s lips, ¡°Blow their brains out¡¡±
¡°That¡¯s not right¡ What he said isn¡¯t right¡ Even if his re once provoked me, I shouldn¡¯t be stuck like this, should I? Why is this happening¡ Is it because of the captain¡¯s injury? Or that final smile he had?¡±
Before Ling Mo jumped down, he had shed a smile at them. Not only did the sses Man see it, but Luo Ming also caught a glimpse. Unlike the understanding of the sses Man and Zhang Xi, Luo Ming felt that there was something else hidden in that smile¡ Right, it was confidence! How could someone determined to flee, someone viewed as a coward, have that kind of smile¡
But this baseless feeling was something only he would believe¡¡°I¡¯m going for a smoke,¡± Luo Ming finally stood up, unable to hold back any longer.
The Young Man in Yellow was about to stop him when Zhang Xi waved his hand and said, ¡°Let him go, better than listening to his sighs here. To be honest, the more nervous he gets, the more I¡¯m looking forward to it¡¡±
¡°If you¡¯re so good at talking big, why don¡¯t you go out on the street and look for him?¡± Luo Ming thought to himself, pulling out a cigarette as he walked toward the door. However, as he opened it, he suddenly paused.
There was something off about the corridor¡
The space outside the door was dimly lit, eerily silent, and almost without any sound at all. Most of the doors were shut tight, but hidden behind them were one or two people, ready to spring out at the slightest disturbance. This scene ought to be normal, yet, for some reason, a powerful sense of danger surged up from deep within Luo Ming.
This feeling was essentially an amplification of his own emotions, but for there to be a sense of danger, it must mean his subconscious had noticed something was amiss¡ This special superpower had saved his life multiple times when facing zombies in the past¡
So Zhang Xi could choose not to believe it, but Luo Ming hadplete faith in his emotional responses!
¡°There¡¯s something wrong¡ Something must be off¡¡± For a moment, Luo Ming could only hear the thumping of his own heartbeat. Zhang Xi and the Young Man in Yellow were still chatting; the corridor was empty, everything seemed normal¡
¡°No! This normalcy¡ it¡¯s not normal at all; it¡¯s instead¡¡± Just as his face changed and he attempted to retreat, a pair of eyes suddenly appeared in his line of sight.
Luo Ming had no idea what was happening. He hadn¡¯t even seen how the person approached him-they were just suddenly there, right in front of him. In those dark, deep-set eyes was a profound detachment, even a hint of coldness. It was as if he wasn¡¯t facing a human, but a humanoid beast¡
The fear within him amplified wildly. The room was right behind him, with Zhang Xi and the others sitting there! But the instant the thought crossed his mind, even before he could open his mouth, a strange sensation suddenly emanated from his chest.
He paused, then looked down in a daze¡
Following the pale hand, he saw his heart¡ as arge patch of dark blood slowly seeped from the wound, Luo Ming instantly felt something being drawn from his body.
¡°Strange¡ When did I be so weak? At least¡ at least let me struggle a bit¡ I just¡ just brought you guys back¡¡± Luo Ming suddenly realized that his heartbeat seemed to have faded away¡
And before consciousness scattered, what he saw was an exquisite face¡ For some reason, there seemed to be a hint of bewilderment on that mesmerizing face. She looked down at her hand, her eyshes softly trembling, and her gaze appeared to turn peculiar¡
¡°That¡¯s right¡ I¡¯ve seen her before¡ Was she always this formidable? So¡ she¡¯s not just good with a gun¡¡± That was Luo Ming¡¯sst thought. As the figure before him suddenly vanished, the cigarette held between his fingers slowly slipped to the ground¡
¡°Is that so?¡± the Young Man in Yellow chuckled twice, then turned to notice Luo Ming standing in the doorway.
When the cigarette hit the floor, he immediately frowned, and said to Zhang Xi, ¡°Xi-Ge, aren¡¯t you going to ask him what¡¯s up? He seems really off today¡¡±
Zhang Xi turned his head with a grim expression and muttered under his breath, ¡°What a hassle! He always acts like he¡¯s the lead in a drama, making a fuss over a falling star, or acting as if he¡¯s terminally ill whenever he catches a cold. Today he¡¯s even worse¡ If he¡¯s so good at hiding things, why doesn¡¯t he just keep them hidden¡¡± ?
He rarely spoke this much, which showed how frustrated he was. Muttering to himself, Zhang Xi leaned impatiently against the doorframe and said, ¡°Luo Ming! If you¡¯re going out, then go already. Why are you standing there? What¡¯s so scary about Ling Mo? You¡¯re buying into all that mysterious nonsense too? If you¡¯re going to be my partner, you should start learning from me¡ Hey, I¡¯m talking to you!¡±
Seeing Luo Ming remain motionless, Zhang Xi¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and his expression unwittingly turned serious. Although he was scolding, his movements became slow. This scene sparked a hint of confusion in the Young Man in Yellow, but he quickly shook his head, muttering, ¡°The trap hasn¡¯t been triggered, what could possibly happen¡ heh¡¡±
¡°Luo Ming!¡± Zhang Xi grabbed Luo Ming¡¯s arm. He intended to shove him forward, but the moment he grasped Luo Ming, he yanked him back with a forceful pull.
Luo Ming¡¯s body spun around, hitting the door with one side, his face frozen in an expression of surprise. His chest bore arge bloodstain, with five holes faintly visible over where his heart was. The slow trickle of blood indicated just how swift the Ambusher¡¯s attack must have been¡
¡°Damn!¡± Zhang Xi swore instinctively, taking a step back. Luo Ming¡¯s corpse swayed and then crumpled forward with a thud.
¡°He¡¯s¡ dead? How did he die?! This can¡¯t be happening, he was strong¡¡± Zhang Xi muttered in shock.
The Young Man in Yellow¡¯s eyes widened as well, and his mind went nk with a ¡°boom¡±: ¡°What happened to my trap?!¡±
¡°Right¡ an ambush!¡± Zhang Xi quickly regained hisposure, grabbing his gun. But just at that moment, the door quivered slightly, and to his and the Young Man in Yellow¡¯s astonishment, it creaked shut with a ¡°squeak¡±¡
As the door mmed shut, Zhang Xi¡¯s scalp tingled with a sudden realization. He had a vague feeling that this room¡ had gained an extra presence! Aside from him, the Young Man in Yellow, and the corpse on the floor¡ there was a pair of hidden eyes watching them. The intruder had entered precisely when the door closed¡
¡°Silently killed Luo Ming, and walked into the room right under our noses, even closing the door on the way in¡ What kind of superpower is this? No¡ it¡¯s not possible. There¡¯s no way anyone could enter like that, regardless of the method. The only exnation is¡ this person¡¯s speed is incredible! Maybe he slipped in the moment we blinked!¡± Zhang Xi¡¯s mind raced, and he felt that even if he hadn¡¯t guessed itpletely, he was likely very close to the truth.
But understanding this didn¡¯t do much good. The most pressing question now was¡ what to do?!
¡°I underestimated him¡¡± For the first time, a dramatic reaction appeared on Zhang Xi¡¯s usually stoic face. Clenching his teeth, he began inching toward the window. He could feel the Ambusher was in the room, perhaps watching from some shadow, but he didn¡¯t dare make any sudden moves¡ He even had a sinking feeling that if he so much as attempted to pull the trigger, he¡¯d end up like Luo Ming next!
¡°I can¡¯t gamble on this, I still have a chance¡¡±
The Young Man in Yellow was pale, staring fearfully at the ominous door. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Is the ambusher outside the door?¡± His hand now held a dagger, but despite the weapon, his expression was one of intense unease. The scene before him was just too bizarre¡
Zhang Xi nced backward out of the corner of his eye, then shot a look at the Young Man in Yellow, a flicker of ruthlessness crossing his face.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
¡°Watch the door!¡±
He suddenly shouted, then abruptly turned and made a mad dash for the window.
Three meters¡ Two meters!
Chapter 828: The Power of the Improved Version
The window is just ahead!
Jumping out from here, while it might cause some injuries, is still better than losing his life! In this deserted town with no zombies, he¡¯s confident he can hide and hold out until reinforcements arrive!
¡°I underestimated Ling Mo! Luo Ming was right, this guy really woulde back¡ When he was on the Rooftop, he was at a disadvantage, but now he can boldly charge in¡¡±
Zhang Xi¡¯s mind was a mess, especially thinking about the big talk he had just given, making him feel even worse. But as long as he can escape¡
¡°What¡¯s the matter!¡± The Young Man in Yellow was tense and, hearing Zhang Xi shout, his attention was immediately drawn to the door. Not only that, but he instinctively raised the dagger in his hand, and felt a slight tremor under his feet.
But just then, he heard the sound of the curtains being pulled open¡
¡°Zhang Xi! You bastard!¡± The Young Man in Yellow quickly turned around, and the moment he saw Zhang Xi¡¯s back, his eyes widened. Simultaneously, a chill ran through his body, and his limbs felt numb. Clearly, Zhang Xi had used him on purpose; the Ambusher wasn¡¯t outside but rather¡ in here!
He assumed an attack stance and used his Superpower¡ This behavior looked like a provocation in the Ambusher¡¯s eyes, didn¡¯t it?! Once the Ambusher¡¯s attention was drawn to him, Zhang Xi could safely escape¡ How cruel!
¡°Damn it, you want me dead? Ha¡ easy for you to think that! Why should I die!¡± The Young Man in Yellow snarled, suddenly pping his hands together and saying, ¡°Explode!¡±Zhang Xi paid no attention; the fact that the intruder dared to kill directly at the door showed they weren¡¯t afraid of them calling for help. Every second dyed now was another moment closer to death¡ Yet just as his hands grasped the windowsill, the word ¡°explode¡± left the Young Man in Yellow¡¯s mouth.
¡°No¡¡± Zhang Xi¡¯s pupils constricted, and he immediately felt a wave beneath his palm as the aluminum window frame suddenly exploded, leaving his hand a bloody mess. Several sharp fragments had pierced his palm, and the searing pain caused him to let out a terrible scream.
¡°Ah!!¡±
¡°Explode!¡±
The Young Man in Yellow didn¡¯t even nce at Zhang Xi; he pped his hands again, and a soft ¡°click¡± was heard from the door¡¯s gap. As the door slowly opened, the Young Man in Yellow rushed forward immediately.
¡°Ah!¡± Zhang Xi screamed once more. Hearing the abnormal sound from the door, he bit his lip hard and yanked his hand back. With excruciating pain tearing through him, Zhang Xi climbed onto the windowsill. ¡°Fool, you¡¯re dead, you¡¯re not faster than me¡¡±
But just as he looked up, his body suddenly froze¡
¡°Good thing I had set traps at the window and door beforehand¡ But both these traps need to be triggered by me; they are useless if I can¡¯t see anyone¡¡± The Young Man in Yellow excitedly grabbed the door handle and couldn¡¯t help but nce back at the window as he pulled the door open.
But it was that nce that suddenly stopped him in his tracks.
Outside the window¡ there was someone!
This person seemed to be floating in the air, with one hand on the wall, looking down at Zhang Xi with a subtle smile on his lips. In contrast, Zhang Xi¡¯s arm was trembling slightly, and a significant amount of blood was flowing down his body, quickly staining the windowsill red.
¡°Ling Mo¡¡± Zhang Xi stared nkly at the figure before him. He still held a gun in one hand, but his fingers were riddled with blood holes. With broken finger bones and only a thin piece of flesh holding them together, he couldn¡¯t possibly fire the gun. The handgun was merely hanging from his knuckles, the pain ten times worse than before, nearly overwhelming him to the point of fainting.
But he dared not pass out. Even though he knew he was on the brink of death, he still wanted a few more seconds of life¡ The immense fear of dying made him tremble uncontrobly, his face twitching as he looked at Ling Mo, his eyes filled with madness and despair.
¡°Ahhh!!!¡±
He suddenly shouted, lunging with his left hand at Ling Mo: ¡°If I die, you die with me!¡±
¡°Are you kidding? Who wants to die with you?¡± Ling Mo smirked as his gaze on Zhang Xi suddenly turned focused. At the same time, two psychic tentacles shot out. ??
At the brink of death, Zhang Xi¡¯s speed was astonishing. His other arm even reached towards Ling Mo, attempting to grab him. In his mind, no matter how fast Ling Mo¡¯s psychic power was, there¡¯d be no stopping him now¡
¡°Die! Hahaha¡¡± Zhang Xi¡¯s eyes were red, and his left hand had already reached for the ammunition bag strapped to his leg¡
¡°A desperate burst before death, huh¡ But if the tentacles can¡¯t make it, what about the gaze?¡±
Ling Mo didn¡¯t dodge. This whole scene happened in an instant. To the Young Man in Yellow, it seemed as though the moment he turned his head, Zhang Xi suddenly erupted. So even if Ling Mo tried to dodge, he wouldn¡¯t have seeded¡
But did he need to dodge?
The answer¡ was, of course, no!n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
As Zhang Xi¡¯s gaze met Ling Mo¡¯s, an even stronger wave of fear surged within his mind, quickly overwhelming his spirit. He suddenly felt as if he had fallen into a pit of snakes, with countless venomous snakes crawling all over him, and even one slithering into his mouth¡ Above his eyeball, a snake was looking at him coldly, then suddenly opened its mouth wide¡
¡°Ah!¡± The sensation of being devoured bit by bit made Zhang Xi copse instantly, his actions bing erratic, and he couldn¡¯t help but let out a scream.
As this brief moment of vulnerability appeared, Ling Mo¡¯s tentacle was already there, piercing through Zhang Xi¡¯s forehead with a ¡°thud.¡±
Another tentacle grabbed his corpse and flung it back inside with a ¡°bang.¡±
¡°This improved version of the ¡®eye-popping skill¡¯ can work wonders if used at the right moment¡ The guy earlier was already in despair and just wanted to take me down with him. So, once he¡¯s hit by the Interference, he¡¯d feel like he¡¯s already dead¡ And that sensation must be enough to drive someone mad¡¡±
Ling Mo followed by jumping into the room and rubbed his forehead. Over the past three days, thanks to the existence of the master ball, he had been able to precisely assess the total amount of his current psychic power as well as the consumption rates of his various abilities. The psychic power he used for experiments was not wasted but instead stored in the master ball and eventually returned to his mind.
The ¡°eye-popping skill¡± was naturally included in this assessment. Unlike the tentacles, its consumption wasn¡¯t calcted based on quantity, but rather quality. Performing it with full power consumed about five percent of Ling Mo¡¯s psychic power, which could be converted to roughly a hundred psychic tentacles, or about ten materialized ones.
This marked the first time Ling Mo adjusted his tentacles after condensing his psychic light cluster. Using the energy equivalent of ten psychic tentacles to form one materialized tentacle was the most cost-effective approach, a conclusion he arrived at after hundreds of experiments.
However, psychic power cannot be entirely expended. Ling Mo still needed to control several zombies and mutation beasts, as well as maintain basic protection over his psychic light cluster. Just as physical overexertion can harm the body, overusing psychic power can have simr effects. Although his total psychic power wasrge, it sometimes felt insufficient. However, with the dual abilities of Devour and recovery, this shoring became less noticeable.
A one percent expenditure of psychic power had no effect on Ling Mo, but a five percent depletion would cause him brief, mild dizziness. This symptom, however, wouldst only a second or two and could almost be ignored.
As he rubbed his forehead, the psychic power he had just expended began to gradually replenish. ¡°This is a result of my long-term absorption of trace viruses. If the consumption is too significant, I can temporarily replenish it from Ye Lian and the others. This way, as long as I manage the usage well, I theoretically won¡¯t face psychic power exhaustion,¡± Ling Mo thought to himself.
¡°He¡ he killed him¡¡± The Young Man in Yellow was petrified with fear. He had witnessed Zhang Xi ready to fight for his life, but then, inexplicably, Zhang Xi screamed in agony, and Ling Mo had bizarrely pierced his head. The blood hole stared back at him, grotesquely vivid, prompting an involuntary scream as he instinctively turned to flee through the door.
Yet as he turned, he caught a glimpse out of the corner of his eye. His whole body tensed in panic, but it was toote to change direction¡ In that face-to-face moment, a sharp pain suddenly shot through his chest. His hands were justing up, about to sp together, but he couldn¡¯t force out a single word of ¡°explode.¡±
¡°Gurgle¡¡± The Young Man in Yellow¡¯s mouth opened, producing a couple of strange sounds from his throat as he slumped sideways to the ground. As his body fell, the silhouette before him looked up at Ling Mo. Unlike before, her gaze held aplex emotion, as if she was deep in thought or reminiscing about something.
¡°Ye Lian.¡± Ling Mo also turned and looked at Ye Lian, calling her name with a smile. Ye Lian was clearly in a different state than usual, and this expression on her face made Ling Mo feel both unfamiliarity and a strange sense of familiarity. At the beginning of his Control over her, Ye Lian had shown this expression before¡
¡°Back then, what she was observing was merely the world she faced after bing a Zombie¡ but now what she¡¯s pondering are all the memories she had as a Zombie¡¡±
Chapter 829: Our Goal is to Tire Him Out!
¡°Ling-Ge¡ I¡¡± A fleeting look of confusion appeared in Ye Lian¡¯s eyes, but she quickly reverted to her previous state, lowering her head as she said, ¡°Xia Na and the others¡ are also taking action¡¡±
¡°Yes, indeed,¡± Ling Mo nodded, giving her a gentle nce. Although Ye Lian appeared different from usual, it was not unexpected for him.
After breaking through to the dominant level, Ye Lian began to recall more memories from her human past. However, how much she had truly regained, and whether she felt those once-human emotions, were things Ling Mo had never been quite sure about. He had tried broaching the topic, but every time Ye Lian would just smile and refuse to borate. Her response, ironically, gave Ling Mo a sense offort-it showed that her Intelligence had correspondingly increased¡
As for that unfulfilled curiosity¡ well, if she¡¯s not willing to talk about it now, surely that day wille eventually¡
Though Ye Lian remained silent on the matter, through patient observation, Ling Mo vaguely sensed a hint of something amiss.
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More specifically, it was as if some kind of metamorphosis was urring within her. It wasn¡¯t apparent at first nce, but upon careful observation, it wasn¡¯t hard to notice she was in a somewhat unstable state.
Currently, Ye Lian was like a bnce. When she tilted to the left, her Zombie instincts wouldpletely take over, allowing her to unleash tremendous power and achieve a high level of synergy with her ¡°Kaleidoscope¡± and physical capabilities. When the bnce tilted to the right, her psychic activity would intensify, but thebat abilities she disyed would be disproportionate to her evolution level. In other words, at such times, her control over her body would decrease by a level.
This situation was inextricably linked to her mental state.As Ling Mo¡¯s earliest established deep connection Zombie Puppet, Ye Lian¡¯s rtionship with him had reached an extremely close level. Whether it was her evolution or the abnormalities within her, Ling Mo could generate a faint Sensing of these aspects. He could feel Ye Lian searching for the bnce point of the bnce and also sense her asional confusion and reflections on herself.
Perhaps she was trying toprehend those memories from her human times, or maybe she was developing some doubts in theparison¡ Regardless, this was a critical step for Ye Lian. While it was unclear if taking this step equated to opening the door to regaining human emotions, Ling Mo still ced great importance on it. After all, it was a sign, and no matter how small the sign, it represented a glimmer of hope. As long as there was hope, he would do whatever it took to turn it into reality.
Xu Shuhan was a rtively sessful example, while Old Lan¡¯s presence was set to be his aid¡
¡°The reason this situation has arisen must be because she¡¯s been with me for so long. Living continuously among humans has had some subtle effects on her Zombie nature. When her evolution level was still low, this influence wasn¡¯t apparent. But once she reached the critical point of dominant level, these influences began to surface with the increase in memories and Intelligence¡¡±
During those three days at the Oil Depot, Ling Mo spent considerable time adjusting Ye Lian¡¯s mental state. Now she was able to control the bnce more autonomously, but achieving equilibrium would still take some time. And once that bnce was achieved, that step would be considered taken¡ Tonight, it was her first practical exercise.
Ye Lian¡¯s current state clearly represented when the bnce tilted to the left. However, she would exhibit this instability every time she disengaged frombat, but it was merely due to herck of practice and didn¡¯t pose a significant issue.
¡°This person¡¡± Ling Mo mused, looking thoughtfully at Zhang Xi¡¯s corpse, then crouched to lift the edge of his jacket. As the ammunition bag was exposed, a hint of delight appeared on Ling Mo¡¯s face.
¡°Grenades! No wonder he wanted to take me down with him¡¡± Ling Mo didn¡¯t hastily take out the grenades, but instead carefully removed the ammunition bag. These grenades had a somewhat peculiar appearance, perhaps having been modified in some way. However, Ling Mo¡¯s knowledge of weapons was admittedlycking, so after examining them, he set them aside for the moment.
¡°There are three in total¡ I should find an opportunity to test them.¡±
He continued to search Zhang Xi¡¯s corpse, eventually cing a handgun and a bag of bullets on the floor next to him. There were also some rations, cigarettes, and even a Communicator.
¡°This gun doesn¡¯t seem like it¡¯s the original, and these bullets¡¡± Ling Mo took out the bullets from his pocket topare, pondering, ¡°Have they been polished? Or has something been added inside?¡±
After thinking for a moment, Ling Mo processed the weapons, ensuring their safety before storing them in his backpack: ¡°I¡¯ll save these for future tests¡ I obtained quite a few bullets from those Falcon members earlier, but who knows if that sses Man carries anything better?¡±
As he was about to stand up, Ling Mo inadvertently noticed Zhang Xi¡¯s head. Zhang Xi had died in sheer terror, his face still frozen in a frightful expression even after hisst breath. Ling Mo felt a slight difort but then focused on Zhang Xi¡¯s eyes.
¡°Red¡ although not as red as a Zombie¡¯s, it¡¯s getting close¡¡± As Ling Mo leaned down, he caught a faint scent of the virus¡
¡°Is it the superhuman¡¯s virus that¡¯s been activated?¡± Ling Mo looked at Zhang Xi¡¯s hands, and from those traces of blood, he could even detect some¡
¡°So that¡¯s it¡ The surge of adrenaline just before death caused the virus to spread from a localized area throughout the entire body, even reaching the eyes¡ If he hadn¡¯t been killed, I wonder if he would have sumbed to Infection or perhaps strangely benefited from it¡¡± Ling Mo mused, stroking his chin. ?
The Young Man in Yellow¡¯s Superpower caught Ling Mo by surprise. As he walked to the windowsill for a nce, he remarked, ¡°It seems he¡¯s an Elemental Ability user, but I wonder how exactly he maniptes these substances remotely¡ Since he¡¯s able to set traps using this kind of Superpower, it indicates that prior preparation is involved, right? Even in a life-or-death situation, he needs a second or two to prepare¡¡±
Ling Mo took a closer look at where the Young Man in Yellow had stood and muttered, ¡°As I suspected¡¡±
The floor tile had slightly bulged, and with a bit more pressure, it couldpletely explode. The fragments would be highly lethal projectiles at high speed. Even if they couldn¡¯t kill an enemy, they could at least buy him some time¡
¡°His Superpower is quite like that of a goblin engineer¡ a shame his clothes aren¡¯t green.¡±
Just as Ling Mo was musing, he heard a disgruntled voice from outside the door: ¡°We still haven¡¯t found that guy! I have no idea what his Superpower is, but Yalin and I took care of the people around him, yet we still can¡¯t see him. We don¡¯t even know where he is now¡¡±
¡°His Superpower¡¡± Ling Mo looked up at Xia Na and asked, ¡°Is it that he¡¯s invisible, or is it that he¡¯s seen but unnoticed?¡±
Another head popped out from behind Xia Na, as if she were hugging Xia Na tightly¡ ¡°Probably the second one. If you rely only on eyesight, you¡¯ll overlook him directly. But if you lock onto him with psychic power, you can see him briefly. However, if he talks, this effect diminishes quite a bit,¡± Nana said with a frown.
¡°I see, it aligns quite well with my spection¡¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but say.
¡°Humph¡¡± Nana red at him ¡°resentfully¡± before slowly merging into Xia Na¡¯s body, bing one with ck Na. At the same time, one of Xia Na¡¯s eyes began to change color, blinking into a special state of one red and one ck.
And that previous ¡°resentful¡± feeling seemed to emanate again from one of her eyes¡
¡°Yalin is looking for him now¡ As for everyone else, they¡¯ve either been killed or knocked out. In the whole building, he¡¯s the only one left¡ Ling-Ge, what do you n to do?¡± Xia Na asked.
Though her tone was neutral, one eye bore a mischievous grin while the other looked serious, with a stark contrast in color and emotion, making her appear somewhat eerie¡
¡°He¡¯s already injured and has used up a lot of his psychic power¡ Isn¡¯t it obvious? We just need to wear him out!¡± Ling Mo suddenly chuckled and said.
¡°Good idea.¡± Xia Na¡¯s lips curled into a grin as well, and at that moment, her gaze unified¡
¡°Squeak¡¡±
In the dim Corridor, a door was gently pushed open. As the door revealed a crack, a pair of eyes appeared behind it. Through the lenses, the sses Man cautiously observed the outside, then slipped out sideways. He tugged at his cor and quickly ran along the wall in one direction. As he moved forward, his eyes repeatedly shed with terror.
¡°I thought even if they came, they wouldn¡¯t be able to make much of a ssh, but I didn¡¯t expect them to take out my people so quickly and easily! What¡¯s with those three girls? I didn¡¯t think they were that impressive during the day, but now¡ However¡¡± The bitterness on sses Man¡¯s face was quickly reced with fierceness, ¡°Even if you¡¯re hiding something, there¡¯s no way you¡¯re getting out of here alive. Although I have a mental ability, catching me won¡¯t be that easy, and I¡¯ve prepared some contingencies!¡±
He secretly tightened his right hand, revealing a small remote control in his palm¡
¡°Ling Mo, I said I¡¯d make you suffer more than I did, and I¡¯ll definitely keep my word!¡±
Chapter 830: The Shadow of the Serpent
¡°And I¡ I will be the one who survives!¡± muttered the sses Man through gritted teeth, as his pace suddenly quickened¡
A few dozen secondster, another figure appeared in the corridor. This tall silhouette seemed to emerge directly from the shadows, moving silently and eerily, as if every joint in her body could twist freely. Her slightly changing eyes were fixed ahead, and she reached up to touch her nose, saying, ¡°This human is good at escaping¡ But even if I can¡¯t smell you, I can still catch up with you¡¡±
With that, her gaze shifted to the ground. On the dirty tiles and dim walls, she seemed to see something different. As the edges of her pupils gradually turned amber, her appearance and demeanor underwent a significant change. Previously, she appeared merely seductive, but now there was an added hint of dangerous hunger.
Her gaze became colder, and the way she lightly licked her lips resembled a snake flicking its tongue¡ ¡°Found you,¡± Li Yalin suddenly chuckled, her eyes resting on a particr row of tiles.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
On the surface, these tiles appeared unremarkable, but with her pupils altered, Li Yalin¡¯s eyes gained a certain sensing ability. Meanwhile, the images she perceived had changed. Although most of the scenes remained as she usually saw them, in certain ces, she could vaguely make out several red-yellow light clusters. And the area Li Yalin was currently staring at was where these clusters were most concentrated.
¡°Even though I now only possess some characteristics of the mutation snake, relying on just these is enough to keep up with you¡ The other light clusters are too weak, likely left by those humans earlier, but this one surely must have been left by that sses human just now¡ Too bad these light clusters can¡¯t be seen continuously, making it impossible to track them indefinitely. But Ling Mo said that once I evolve, I¡¯ll gain more abilities of the snake. I wonder what those will be¡¡±
A hint of anticipation appeared on Li Yalin¡¯s face. Over the past three days, she had consumed a considerable amount of mutation beast gel and mother hive, an action that nearly wiped out all the mutation beasts around the Oil Depot, except for the ¡°chicken¡± drawn by ck Silk, which didn¡¯t appear.
After devouring all these chaotic things, Li Yalin¡¯s physical condition underwent many changes. Her mutation snake traits became more pronounced, making her resemble an amalgam of a leader-level zombie and a high-grade mutation snake. It seemed she had umted enough quantitative changes, just waiting for the moment to transform qualitatively.
With a light chuckle, Li Yalin¡¯s figure blurred, appearing five meters away in the blink of an eye, then quickly vanishing into the dark shadows, like a serpent darting into the underbrush¡¡°This way.¡±
After Ling Mo descended from the top floor with Ye Lian and Xia Na, they quickly navigated through the lower levels. In such a confined area, he could easily find Li Yalin¡¯s position through the psychic link, but the Senior Sister moved incredibly fast, frequently changing directions, making Ling Mo somewhat speechless in his pursuit.
This situation was definitely due to the sses Man hiding and dodging¡
¡°Speaking of which¡ Ye Lian¡¯s speed, although fast, is mostly a burst within a small area, more like an abrupt surge of potential triggered by the virus¡ After all, her main mutation area is concentrated in her eyes, her physical capability isn¡¯t exceptionally outstanding, and it¡¯s further destabilized by the evolution¡¡±
¡°But half of Yalin¡¯s body possesses the qualities of a mutation beast, chiefly exhibiting mutation snake characteristics¡ This means her speed, whether in regr movement or in the explosive bursts during attacks, is much faster than that of a typical senior zombie¡ Her only drawback might be rtively weaker strength. However, as long as her speed is sufficient, strength bes less crucial. Besides, even in terms of strength, she is far superior to humans¡¡±
Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but analyze in his mind. The reason Ye Lian could instantly kill human superhumans twice, aside from her sudden burst of speed, mainly relied on her eyes. By blocking all escape routes for her opponent and locking onto their vital points the moment she struck, she possessed a precision attack capability that Ling Mo hadn¡¯t observed in any other zombie.
¡°Maybe it¡¯s rted to her use of the Sniper Rifle, otherwise there wouldn¡¯t be a mutation in her eyes. But what exactly is going on, perhaps only Ye Lian knows¡¡± Ling Mo pondered quietly.
¡°Now he¡¯s the only one left. What¡¯s he still struggling for?¡± Xia Na suddenly smiled wryly, asking.
¡°What?¡± Ling Mo snapped back to attention, instinctively responding.
Xia Na nced at Ye Lian, then turned to Ling Mo and said, ¡°It¡¯s been almost three minutes since we reached the rooftop. Even though he¡¯s a mental ability user and wouldn¡¯t dare jump off, with him being thest one left, shouldn¡¯t he be figuring out a quick escape? But why does it seem like he¡¯s leading us in circles?¡±
Ling Mo frowned, thinking it over, and said, ¡°Stalling for time?¡±
¡°Possibly¡¡± Xia Na nodded and suddenly her eyes lit up as she said, ¡°But there could be another possibility¡ The explosives aren¡¯t only on the rooftop; there are some within the building too. Ling-Ge, think about it, if they¡¯ve gone to the lengths of capturing you, they probably won¡¯t let you escape alive, right? So they might have prepared more drastic measures¡¡±
¡°However, this human isn¡¯t entirely foolish; he must know there are others outside, so he¡¯s likely looking for ways to reduce the pursuit pressure before finding a way out¡ Come to think of it, if they hadn¡¯t lost their trump card of firepower, it wouldn¡¯t have been this easy for us¡¡± Xia Na said, biting her nails. Her expression also fluctuated, shifting between bizarre and serious¡
¡°No matter what methods he has, I¡¯ll catch him today. Before deciding my next move, I need to understand the current situation of Falcon and the Second Camp, and this sses Man is the best candidate for intelligence¡ Hold on.¡± Ling Mo suddenly stopped, closing his eyes. A few secondster, he slowly opened them, and an image had formed in his mind.
It was another simple drawing from ck Silk, even more rudimentary than usual. On a ck line resembling a street, a series of red crosses were drawn, apanied by several circles scattered around¡ Yet, the message from ck Silk was brief: ¡°They have strange equipment and someone seems able to detect us. More contact could expose us.¡±
Frowning slightly, Ling Mo scrutinized the drawing before turning his gaze to the puzzled Ye Lian and Xia Na. ¡°Falcon¡¯s reinforcements have arrived, and there are quite a few of them, well-prepared too. We need to speed things up. Yu Shiran and the others can only distract them for a short while, and Old Zheng won¡¯t hold out much longer. But as for that sses Man¡ he won¡¯t escape today!¡±
Aside from the elevator, this building had three staircases. One was the route Ling Mo had taken when entering, another led to the first-floor mall, and thest seemed to be a fire escape connecting directly to the alley behind the building.
There were quite a few shops inside the building. While they couldn¡¯t serve as long-term hiding ces, they could be used for short-term evasion. The sses Man¡¯s superpower was quite peculiar, and if it weren¡¯t for Li Yalin picking up some clues, they might have thought he had already escaped.
¡°Psychic probes can¡¯t find him either¡ but considering the energy consumption, he can¡¯t sustain it for long¡¡± Ling Mo thought as he rushed down the stairs.
At that moment, the sses Man had already reached the mall on the lower floor. However, instead of looking towards the exit, his gaze rested on the center of the mall.
¡°Escaping now would only lead to death. There are ten of them, but fewer than five entered here¡ But I won¡¯t die, absolutely not¡¡± The sses Man gripped the remote control in his hand once more and ran into the mall. Just after he disappeared among the shelves, Li Yalin silently appeared where he had been standing.
¡°Troublesome human¡ still nning to run?¡± Li Yalin adjusted her curly hair and pursued him again¡
Momentster, Ling Mo and the others arrived at the same floor¡¯s mall. Ling Mo nced around before focusing his gaze on an elevator ahead.
¡°Underground¡ is it a marketce? If he chose to go down, it means there aren¡¯t just three exits, but four¡ but there must be something down there¡¡± Ling Mo briefly switched perspectives, and based on Li Yalin¡¯s movements, it seemed the sses Man was still maneuvering within the marketce.
As Ling Mo pondered, a psychic light cluster suddenly appeared in his ¡°vision.¡± Although itsted only a moment, it was enough for Ling Mo to urately pinpoint the sses Man¡¯s location.
¡°Is he running out of time?¡± Ling Mo looked downstairs, contemting for a moment before gesturing to move down.
Xia Na hefted her Scythe, following closely behind, while Ye Lian nced down at the Sniper Rifle in her hands, a trace of confusion flickering in her cold eyes. Soon enough, she too followed along via the Elevator¡
¡°Come down,e down¡ one alone won¡¯t be enough¡¡±
The sses Man stood in a rtively open area, behind him was a makeshift welded iron cage¡ Below the cage was a base, which at first nce seemed ordinary, but as the sses Man¡¯s eyes settled on it, a sinister smile crept across his lips: ¡°Come on¡¡±
Chapter 831: His Marksmanship Is a Lot Better Than Yours
As they descended, the lighting dimmed to the point where it was almost impossible to see anything with the naked eye. However, the faint light seeping in from afar indicated that this area wasn¡¯t truly a basement, just slightly lower than the ground level. This kind of design was quitemon in X City, but it was surprising to see it in such a remote Town¡
Ling Mo calmly withdrew his gaze, silently noting the location: ¡°That¡¯s the fourth exit¡¡±
This ce¡ let¡¯s call it a marketce for convenience, as aside from the heaps of discarded items, its original appearance was no longer discernible. A strong stench of rot filled the air, with rusted and decaying shelves everywhere. The walls and ceiling were covered in ck mold spots¡ The water on the ground held two rtively fresh cigarette boxes, likely left by those Falcon Members.
¡°But what exactly do they intend to do in a ce like this?¡±
¡°Drip¡¡±
Suddenly, the sound of dripping water echoed in the darkness, making the surroundings seem even quieter¡
¡°Still can¡¯t smell him,¡± Xia Na said with a frown, looking towards Ye Lian. But to her disappointment, Ye Lian slowly shook her head, indicating no sess.
¡°Don¡¯t bother sniffing, I know where he is.¡± Ling Mo suddenly sneered. He reached out to pull Xia Na and said, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go. Yalin is already there.¡±
¡°But¡¡± Xia Na nced at Ye Lian in confusion, but the female Zombie had already turned in another direction, darting away with her gun. Her movements seemed incredibly light, not making a single ssh as she ran, and she effortlessly bypassed the obstacles hidden in the water. After a few rises and falls, she hadpletely disappeared.However, through their indirect sensing, Xia Na knew that Ye Lian was still inside the marketce, only the distance between them was steadily increasing.
At the same time, Ling Mo made a move. He suddenly released a psychic tentacle, deliberately infusing it with a considerable amount of mental energy. Once the waves emitted by the tentacle were almost identical to an ordinary person¡¯s psychic light cluster, Ling Mo controlled it to coil around a nearby pir, temporarily anchoring it there.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
¡°Hey, isn¡¯t that quite wasteful¡¡± Xia Na just started to say, but her lips were immediately sealed, ¡°Mmm¡¡±
¡°You see, isn¡¯t it made up for now?¡± Ling Mo said, licking the corner of his mouth with satisfaction.
A red-eyed figure appeared immediately behind Xia Na, and ¡°both¡± of them shouted in anger: ¡°You¡¯re annoying! Your hands are all over the ce, even the tentacles aren¡¯t behaving¡ Why didn¡¯t you do this when Ye Lian was here?¡±
¡°How do you know I didn¡¯t try earlier¡ s, she dodges so quickly¡¡± Ling Mo said with a touch of mncholy.
Really hard to ambush Ye Lian in this state¡
¡°You¡¯re obviously bullying me because I¡¯m weaker! Hmph, just wait until I evolve again¡¡± Xia Na muttered with her lips pursed, though from the side, there was clearly a trace of amusement in her expression¡
¡°There it is.¡± Ling Mo said, standing behind a cab and peeking forward.
In the darkness, he vaguely saw a square outline and a faint human figure. But when he switched his vision to Xia Na¡¯s, the square object became clear, yet the human figure disappeared.
¡°Hmm? What¡¯s the reason for this?¡± Ling Mo was puzzled for a moment and decided to switch again.
¡°¡Could it be¡ because of psychic power?¡± Ling Mo pondered with a frown. In terms of vision, Xia Na certainly had the upper hand, but in psychic power, Ling Mo had the advantage. He thought for a moment and whispered, ¡°Let Nana take a look.¡±
Xia Na responded with an ¡°Hmm,¡± and one of her eyes began to slowly turn red again. Meanwhile, two different scenes appeared in her eyes. The scene seen with the ck eyes remained the same, but the red eyes suddenly revealed a faint, shadowy figure¡
¡°As expected. However, Nana¡¯s focus isn¡¯t quite strong enough, which is why the shadow appears so dim. If you don¡¯t keep an eye on it, it¡¯s easy to overlook it. If he were moving, he¡¯d be even harder to detect.¡± This kind of superpower that allows one to vanish from others¡¯ sight was something Ling Mo encountered for the first time. Recalling the situation on the rooftop, he had some answers in mind.
¡°When the helicopter was still descending, I already probed the area, but I only faintly detected some psychic fluctuations. If my psychic power were slightly weaker, I wouldn¡¯t have noticed anything unusual at all. This should also be one of his concealment methods. However, back then, he used it on a group of people, and now he¡¯s using it on himself, so the effectiveness is likely quite different. If his psychic power hadn¡¯t been significantly depleted, he might have hidden himself even better¡ Though I found it hard to lock onto him before, now it¡¯s impossible to lock onto him at all¡¡±
Ling Mo had barely observed for a minute when a ¡°bang¡± of a gunshot suddenly rang in his ears. He immediately pulled back, seeing a ssh of water rise not far away. The bulletnded just under three meters from his hiding spot; it was definitely no coincidence or probing¡
¡°Ling Mo,e out now that you¡¯re here. You know I¡¯m also of the mental ability type; this level of probing is nothing,¡± the sses man sneered, firing two more shots in Ling Mo¡¯s vicinity.
¡°His marksmanship is a lot better than yours¡¡± Xia Na whispered.
Before she finished her sentence, she covered her forehead with an ¡°ouch,¡± then pouted and nced at Ling Mo.
¡°What are you looking at? No trash-talking your husband,¡± Ling Mo whispered back.
¡°Tch¡¡± Xia Na rolled her eyes at him, then extended her scythe.
As a soft ¡°ng¡± sounded, Xia Na¡¯s lips curled into a sly smile. ¡°There must be something up with his sses. It isn¡¯t just allowing him to locate us through probing, but also to see the anomalies around here clearly¡ No wonder he picked such a spot; the terrain is advantageous for him. But what¡¯s that iron cage for?¡±
The square object was indeed an iron cage, and the sses Man was pacing around it.
Ling Mo pondered for a moment and said, ¡°Everything here has decayed, but that cage is new. I think¡ it might be for imprisoning us. After all, I¡¯m of the mental ability type. Even if they tie me up, I have ways to escape. But if I¡¯m locked in a cage, it would be much easier to control me¡¡±
¡°Really? That cage isn¡¯t very big¡¡± Xia Na remarked coldly.
Ling Mo was taken aback at first, then narrowed his eyes. ¡°They¡¯re probably nning to keep only me and Senior Sister¡ Indeed, when ites to profits, human lives mean nothing. Even if my usefulness is uncertain, they are setting up this n without hesitation¡¡±
¡°What? Still noting out?¡± The sses Man fired two more shots,ughing maniacally. ¡°Afraid I¡¯ll shoot you dead? Of course, I¡¯ve got a gun! You probably didn¡¯t expect it, did you? A superhuman like me with a mental ability can also have such good aim¡ Are you scared?¡±
Xia Na sighed, resting her forehead in her hand, ¡°Foolish humans¡¡±
Ling Mo firmly grasped her shoulder and said, ¡°Don¡¯te out yet. Wait for me to change positions before you move. I¡¯ve left a ¡®psychic light cluster¡¯ over there, enough for testing¡¡±
¡°Testing what?¡± Xia Na asked, puzzled.
¡°I¡¯m not sure yet, just a hunch¡¡± Ling Mo said as he slowly rose. He held no weapon, but dozens of psychic tentacles were already poised at his back.
The sses Man clearly sensed the unusual psychic fluctuation. He paused for a moment, then sneered, ¡°It¡¯s useless. No matter how strong your psychic power is, you can¡¯t beat me¡ And I must kill you with my own hands.¡± His eyes were fixed on a pile of debris not far away, his hand holding the gun trembled slightly, and he gripped the remote control in his other hand even tighter.
¡°Actually¡ I¡¯m quite curious¡¡± A slightly mocking voice suddenly came from behind the debris, and a figure slowly emerged. Ling Mo looked at the sses Man with a calm expression and said, ¡°Where exactly does your confidencee from?¡±
¡°Bang!¡±
A gunshot rang out immediately, but to the sses Man¡¯s astonishment, he¡ missed?!
How could that be?!
Especially since¡ he had just bragged about his marksmanship! How quickly it backfired!
The sses Man¡¯s pupils contracted as he fired two more shots in session.
But these two shots¡ also missed!
¡°What is going on?¡± The sses Man was dumbfounded. He had imagined many scenarios of meeting Ling Mo again, but not this one. This inexplicable feeling of missing his target gave him a sudden premonition of doom¡
Ling Mo stood there with his hands in his pockets, his chin slightly raised, his expression full of mockery. He cleared his throat and said nonchntly, ¡°You can try again if you like.¡±
The muscles in the sses Man¡¯s face twitched. He hesitated as he held the gun but eventually lowered his arm. ¡°I didn¡¯t think it would be so easy to kill you.¡± He nced around and sneered, ¡°Pretty smart of you, spreading yourpanions around and leaving one near the stairwell¡ afraid of me?¡±
¡°Heh¡¡± Ling Mo chuckled but remained silent, calmly watching his opponent.
For the sses Man to wait for them here, he must have something up his sleeve¡ and Ling Mo¡¯s strategy was to wait for him to reveal it.
As for those earlier shots¡ Ling Mo stood out here because he was confident. Although he couldn¡¯t lock onto the sses Man, in order for the sses Man to aim, he had to look at Ling Mo. At the moment their gazes met, Ling Mo used his ¡°eye-popping skill¡± to interfere with him.
With the rest of his team gone, leaving only the sses Man, whether he was fearful or frantic, any influence from Ling Mo would certainly throw off his aim¡
Chapter 832: The Sad Superpower
Ling Mo¡¯s calm reaction unsettled the sses Man. The strange phenomenon during the shooting added to his unease, leaving him momentarily at a loss for words.
However, he regained hisposure in a few seconds, managed a smirk, and said, ¡°Why be so cold? I deliberately exposed myself earlier so you could find this ce quickly. You should be grateful, shouldn¡¯t you? ¡ Among the people you brought, there¡¯s that girl with the gun, right? ¡ She¡¯s impressive, she actually managed to hit me¡¡± The sses Man slowly raised the arm holding the remote control, and couldn¡¯t help but let out a groan of pain.
With cold sweat on his forehead, heughed and said, ¡°Ling Mo, do you think spreading out like this ensures safety? Unfortunately, it¡¯s not that simple. I know you can see me, so you can see this thing too, right?¡±
Waving the remote control in his hand, the sses Man red viciously at Ling Mo and said, ¡°The moment I press this, there will be an explosion here, and this entire floor will copse. If the bomb was ced upstairs, you might have a chance to climb out and survive, but down here? This is the lowest floor¡ How about it, do you want to take a gamble?¡±
¡°What exactly do you want? Looking at you, you don¡¯t seem like you¡¯re here for mutual destruction with me,¡± Ling Mo interrupted him.
¡°Mutually assured destruction? Hahaha¡¡± The sses Manughed maniacally, ¡°Why would I do that? Look at me, I¡¯m almost fifty¡ Do you know how hard it is for someone like me to stay alive?¡± His tone suddenly became slightly odd, as though it concealed a strong feeling of excitement beneath the surface, ¡°Before the disaster struck, I was scorned! Sucking up to those high and mighty customers every day! Sometimes standing at someone¡¯s door all day long, just to sell a box of medicine! asionally even kicked out by their kids¡¡±
¡°¡Uh, were your targets the elderly? You¡¯re actually a scammer, aren¡¯t you?¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but say.
Such experiences don¡¯t elicit any sympathy at all!
However, the sses Man seemed to have entered a state of frenzy as he continued to shout hysterically, ¡°After the world changed, I stayed with a few colleagues. But I didn¡¯t expect that because they were too afraid to go out to find food, they wouldn¡¯t even share water with me! Do you know what I drank at that time?¡±¡°You don¡¯t have to tell me¡¡±
¡°I drank urine! Urine! ¡ Later, when they could no longer hold on, they decided to try their luck at a small supermarket¡ and they made me go ahead to clear the way, saying that because I was older, that¡¯s all I was good for. They wanted me to attract Zombies so they could kill them¡ Can you believe this nonsense! But I had no choice; I went in. I was actually thinking of letting myself be a Zombie if it came to that, but then I awakened my Superpower¡¡± The sses Man¡¯s voice suddenly softened, ¡°Heaven didn¡¯t want me dead¡¡±
Ling Mo frowned slightly, vaguely guessing how things had developed¡ Although he wasn¡¯t interested in the life story of the sses Man, Ling Mo didn¡¯t intend to stop him from continuing.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
While the sses Man ranted and raved, Ling Mo quietly observed him and the iron cage beside him. The explosives he mentioned were likely in that base, but the extent of their power was unknown.
Moreover, his Superpower was indeed difficult to counter; unless you kept your full attention on him, your gaze would involuntarily drift elsewhere at the slightest distraction¡
¡°So, I obediently led them in¡ They had no suspicion at all, because if even I could survive, how could anything happen to them, young and strong as they were? Heh, to this day, I can¡¯t forget the expressions they had¡ full of anticipation, excitement, and the desire to survive¡ You see, everyone wants to live, but no one cared if I wanted to live too¡¡±
¡°So, I just made them understand in my own way¡ Watching them scream in terror in front of the Zombies while I could safely hide on the side was truly delightful! Everyone ignored me, didn¡¯t care about me, even trampled on me, but in times like these, they were more fragile than I was! Maybe they never figured it out, even as they died? Why was I, a useless person, able to survive while they couldn¡¯t¡ Hahahaha¡¡±
The sses Manughed a few times before suddenly calming down and said, ¡°Ling Mo, let¡¯s y a game¡ Given your current position, you don¡¯t really have the right to refuse, do you? Rather than just killing you, I want to see you struggle.¡±
Ling Mo silently watched him but immediately began to think.
¡°I escaped right under his nose, and then, despite heavy defenses, I took out his team until only he was left¡ It¡¯s enough to infuriate anyone, let alone someone like him¡ As for him, he¡¯s likely gone mad with anger¡ so no matter what, he wants to kill me¡ And this so-called game is probably his n to execute me, ensuring he takes me out while getting away unscathed¡¡± Ling Mo looked at him for a moment and slowly said, ¡°What game?¡±
The sses Man¡¯s face suddenly became clearer, and he licked his lips, ¡°Three minutes¡ we¡¯ll y right here, within a range of about twenty meters, and see how long you canst under my attacks. But you¡¯d better not try anything else, if I notice any movement from yourpanions, I will immediately press this remote control! You wouldn¡¯t want to see your three girlfriends blown to pieces, would you? That wouldn¡¯t be pretty¡¡±
¡°So, the idea is to make me take a beating without fighting back¡ but not to the point of forcing me tomit suicide; is that because you don¡¯t want me to fight back desperately?¡± For some reason, Ling Mo felt there was something off about the situation. His gaze swept over the sses Man and then to the iron cage¡
¡°Something¡¯s off¡ The explosives do pose a threat, but he could easily position himself near the exit and detonate them once wee down. His long-winded speech is likely just a way to make his actions seem more reasonable¡ Additionally, there¡¯s the possibility he¡¯s deliberately stalling for time. Why exactly three minutes?¡±
Ling Mo frowned, deep in thought. With full concentration, his observational skills were sharper than usual. However, figuring out a person¡¯s intentions isn¡¯t as straightforward as tracing clues; it¡¯s often the hardest part. But there¡¯s at least one thing: this guy must have a concern.
¡°Disregard his apparent demeanor; focus purely on his actions¡ Since he didn¡¯t opt to detonate the explosives immediately, it suggests they might not have the catastrophic power he imed to topple the building¡ The iron cage is meant to confine, which implies the amount of explosives is limited. Otherwise, how could the surrounding Falcon members escape if they went off?¡± A realization struck Ling Mo, honing in on this crucial detail. ??
Though the sses Man had a twisted personality, he adeptly used words to mask his true objectives, even diverting Ling Mo¡¯s attention.
¡°As long as Ling Mo is dead, those girls won¡¯t be a match for me. Ling Mo is the only one who can barely perceive me¡¡± the sses Man thought, his gaze involuntarily flicking towards the base, his smile unnervingly chilling. ¡°Even if he suspects something, he wouldn¡¯t dare gamble¡ That¡¯s human nature. So long as there¡¯s a sliver of hope, they won¡¯t resort to extreme measures, especially when facing an enemy they can¡¯t even hit.¡±
At that moment, he noticed Ling Mo take two steps back and subtly lean against a column.
¡°Twenty meters, right? If you were running away at full speed, I might be slightly troubled, but you¡¯ve trapped yourself in this cage¡ Isn¡¯t that unnecessarily troublesome for yourself?¡± Ling Mo remarked with a smile.
The sses Man eyed Ling Mo cautiously, and when Ling Mo¡¯s gaze suddenly sharpened, his heart skipped a beat: ¡°What are you nning to do? Be careful or I¡¯ll press¡¡±
¡°Haven¡¯t you already pressed it?¡±
Chapter 833: What Kind of Superpower Does He Actually Have
¡°As for the otheryer of meaning of twenty meters, it refers to the st radius covered during the explosion¡ You have to keep me within this area to ensure I¡¯ll be killed or severely injured¡ And the so-called game you mentioned is to temporarily escape this range, relying on the advantage of being unseen¡ If I hesitated and cooperated with your actions, I would die in three minutes.¡±
While speaking, Ling Mo immediately opened his palm and aimed at the ground¡ The remote control was obviously just a decoy, meant to draw his full attention.
The momentarily startled sses Man snapped back to reality, ring maliciously at Ling Mo as a strong sense of danger suddenly surged around him. Although he didn¡¯t know exactly what Ling Mo had set up here, sses Man had a vague feeling¡ Perhaps Ling Mo was telling the truth, and this ce had already turned into his own prison¡
¡°It¡¯s just bits and pieces of information, and he managed to figure it out so quickly¡ But even so, how could he act so decisively! Maybe this guess is also false, and I still hold further leverage in my hands. Doesn¡¯t his mind have any such doubts?¡± thought sses Man grimly. If it were him under the threat of a bomb, he would definitely not act so rashly; any hesitation would make Ling Mo¡¯s resistance impossible¡
¡°You just want to seize every chance to kill me, right? It¡¯s not just because of hatred, but also for your own future. With the whole team wiped out and only you left, life would be tough for you if you didn¡¯t make a move, wouldn¡¯t it?¡± Ling Mo continued calmly, ¡°Your superpower can¡¯t sustain much longer-five minutes? Ten? If you give it everything to take me down first, it would also ensure your sessful escape afterward¡¡±
sses Man slowly took two steps back and said grimly, ¡°Is it useful to say these things? You didn¡¯t juste here for revenge, did you? With my superpower, you can¡¯t attack me¡ What can you do in these three minutes?¡± As he spoke, his blurry figurepletely vanished, as if he had merged into the darkness.
¡°Save those words tofort yourself¡ You¡¯ll soon know what I can do.¡± Ling Mo replied, unmoved. While he couldn¡¯t be seen by the naked eye or detected by any probe, merely relying on that couldn¡¯t be considered wless¡
Though sses Man had disappeared from his vision, apletely different picture unfolded in Ling Mo¡¯s mind. Hundreds of reddish tentacles wove into a bloody psychic in the void,pletely covering the area. Most of the tentaclesy hidden in the water, like threads drifting with the current, emitting a faint glow, quietly waiting¡
Less than two seconds after sses Man vanished, Ling Mo¡¯s eyebrows suddenly twitched.¡°Capture!¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s hand clenched tightly, and with the sudden ssh of water, a scream pierced through the air.
A red spot appeared in the puddle, quickly spreading¡
¡°Ahhh! Ling Mo, you¡¡± More screams followed, and a series of sshes rapidly spread toward the iron cage¡
¡°The biggest w in your superpower is actually yourself.¡± Ling Mo¡¯s grip tightened as if he were squeezing sses Man¡¯s throat and slowly applying pressure. Every time his wrist twisted, a scream would inevitably echo around.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
He could sense sses Man attempting to escape the range, but under such indiscriminate attacks, he could only dodge in distress. Even with the ability to sense psychic fluctuations and the characteristic of being undetectable, he still suffered significant damage in a short period.
¡°You can make living creatures ignore you, but you can¡¯t make the standing water do the same. The so-called reduction of presence isn¡¯t truly being nonexistent¡ Unless you can standpletely still, but if you were really motionless, I could slowly inch my way to you¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself.
As thirty seconds passed, sses Man¡¯s screams became even more harrowing. Among the tentacles, aside from the physical ones, there was also arge number of psychic tentacles. Under simultaneous mental and physical assault, sses Man¡¯s body shed once more, and the moment he appeared, he immediately raised another remote control and shouted harshly, ¡°Ling Mo, do you really think I didn¡¯t prepare anything? Once I blow up the entrance and exit, you¡¯ll all be buried with me!¡±
¡°So it¡¯s the entrance and exit¡¡± Ling Mo muttered as he nced at the remote control.
The expression on sses Man¡¯s face had turned extremely twisted when he produced this remote control. He originally nned to use it as ast resort after the explosion. Regardless of the oue of the st, he intended to rush for the exit immediately. If he could find those girls along the way and kill them, that would be ideal¡ But even if he couldn¡¯t, he couldpletely seal this ce off¡ Moreover, as soon as the explosion sounded, others lying in ambush outside would be drawn by themotion¡
He didn¡¯t just want to kill Ling Mo; he wanted to use this opportunity to trap everyone here!
¡°The support team is almost here; if I can hold out for a bit longer¡ It¡¯s a pity time is so tight, I can only think of that n for now¡ Really, a group of useless idiots-letting someone sneak into our base and can¡¯t even hold out for five minutes!¡± sses Man cursed venomously in his heart, ¡°It¡¯s all because they¡¯re fools! If I could have taken down one or two of them, or fought a retreating battle to draw them closer here, I wouldn¡¯t have ended up like this! It¡¯s their weakness that ruined my ns!¡±
¡°And you¡¡± sses Man spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva, slowly steadied himself, and through crooked sses, red intensely at Ling Mo. He was now covered with more than dozens of wounds, his blood-soaked appearance making his flickering figure look particrly eerie¡ One of the wounds was even on his face, brutally mangling a part of his ear.
At this moment, a deep sense of dread appeared in sses Man¡¯s eyes. He had assumed that with his unique superpower, no matter how strong Ling Mo was, he wouldn¡¯t be able to find a point of attack. This was one of the thrills he sought¡ It might have seemed unimpressive, but no matter how powerful someone was, they would be at a loss in front of him. This feeling of lurking in the shadows, watching the opponent get frustrated, or even cough up blood, was pure enjoyment for him¡ This superpower was the biggest reason he made it here and his greatest backup n for luring Ling Mo and his team down here!
But now, this backup n was losing its effectiveness¡ Once the superpower was entirely neutralized, his fate was predictable¡
¡°What kind of superpower does he actually have! This is totally inconsistent with the intelligence I received!¡± sses Man thought frantically.
¡°Ling Mo, don¡¯t push me. If the entrance and exit are blown up,bined with this space¡ even if you barely survive, you won¡¯t be able to escape alive.¡± He clenched the remote control tightly and suddenly raised his voice, yelling, ¡°Let me go! This time you can try again, but you only have one chance! If you make another move, I¡¯ll detonate immediately! These bombs aren¡¯t on a dy!¡±
As he spoke, he slowly began to retreat. However, his speed was noticeably slower than before he was injured¡
Ling Mo stood still, watching him, and suddenly said, ¡°Did I say you could leave?¡±
sses Man¡¯s body shook, and he gritted his teeth, cursing, ¡°Do you really want to test me? Even if we¡¯re all trapped here together, you might not be able to kill me, right? Once our support team arrives, you¡¯ll be like a fish in a barrel¡¡±
The hand holding the remote control began to tremble uncontrobly; he really didn¡¯t want to go this route unless he had no other choice¡
¡°Then let¡¯s test it.¡± Ling Mo suddenly smiled, took a step forward, and said.
More sshes erupted from the water, like some creature lurking beneath was swiftly approaching sses Man.
sses Man¡¯s eyes turned red, ¡°You maniac! You¡¯re all crazy! Go to hell! All of you!¡±
¡°Click.¡±
The soft sound of the button being pressed seemed to make all the noise around them suddenly vanish¡
Chapter 834: Suicidal Psychic Bomb
¡°Hahahaha¡¡± sses Man staggered a few steps, exhausted, and burst into maniacalughter, ¡°Whether I escape or take you down with me, the result is death. Even a fool knows what to choose¡¡±
But soon, theughter of sses Man became somewhat dry, and his expression gradually froze on his face.
Ling Mo didn¡¯t move.
And from the moment he pressed the remote control, Ling Mo¡¯s lips carried a slight smile¡
¡°Why is he smiling? At a time like this, how can he still smile?¡± sses Man¡¯s thoughts became bewildered, so much so that two secondster, he suddenly shouted, ¡°Where¡¯s the explosion?! I already¡¡±
He pressed the remote control a couple more times, but the surroundings remained silent¡
¡°No¡ no¡ you tampered with it; you must have done something.¡±
The remote control fell with a ¡°ssh¡± into the sewage, and sses Man¡¯s arm trembled violently. He instinctively retreated, his eyes fixated incredulously on Ling Mo. However, he stumbled after taking only two steps, and his whole body fell directly into the water. He didn¡¯t have time to get up, his hands supporting him on the ground as he continued to move, his face pale.
¡°It¡¯s impossible¡ how did you do it¡¡± sses Man mumbled, his expression finally turning to one of terror; he entirely lost the previous vicious look. The moment his finger pressed down, all his strength was drained. His superpower began to rapidly fail, leaving him unable to muster any energy at all.Watching Ling Mo slowly walk towards him with hands in his pockets, sses Man struggled to widen the distance between them, but ultimately could only thrash awkwardly in the umting water¡ He stared at Ling Mo with bloodshot eyes, his voice trembling uncontrobly, ¡°What do you want to do?¡± He clenched his fists fiercely, his nails digging deep into his flesh.
¡°Go for it!¡± sses Man suddenly plunged his finger into his own wound, and with the pain, released a shrill scream. At the same time, his body began to disappear again, yet there was still ten meters between him and Ling Mo¡
¡°I told you I won¡¯t die! You go to hell!¡± sses Man shouted hoarsely.
Just as he was about topletely disappear, Ling Mo¡¯s gaze suddenly turned sharp.
sses Man, looking into Ling Mo¡¯s eyes, immediately felt a shiver run through his body and his expression became dazed.
¡°So it¡¯s the eyes, it¡¯s these eyes¡ Ahhh! I can¡¯t die here!¡± sses Man bit hard on his tongue again, the piercing pain and the taste of blood in his mouth snapping him back to reality. His eyes turnedpletely blood-red, except for the pupils which remained a deep brown¡
¡°You can¡¯t see me! You can¡¯t see me! Lower my presence!¡± sses Man screamed hysterically.
But Ling Mo simply made a straightforward gesture. He extended a hand and grasped towards sses Man: ¡°Collect!¡±
This seemingly mundane action terrified sses Man to his core. It was the same move that tormented him violently over the past thirty seconds! Without experiencing this ¡°cage¡± firsthand, its terror couldn¡¯t beprehended. In his current state, hiding himself was already his limit, and he couldn¡¯t afford to continue confronting Ling Mo like before.
¡°Just overdrawing like this has a high probability of causing irreversible nerve damage¡¡± A trace of despair appeared on sses Man¡¯s face as he red resentfully at Ling Mo and shouted, ¡°Even turning into an idiot is better than dying at your hands! Aaaaah!¡±
Intense psychic fluctuation surged immediately, as sses Man¡¯s body shook uncontrobly and his eyes rolled back. His psychic light cluster rapidly expanded. In Ling Mo¡¯s psychic probe, this psychic light cluster was like a bomb about to detonate¡
A suicidal psychic bomb!
¡°This is indeed a self-harming and harmful psychic bomb. I didn¡¯t expect that after triggering his potential, this person could unleash such strong psychic power¡¡± Ling Mo paused, contemting.
Hundreds of psychic tentacles hadpletely surrounded sses Man, yet his ability to concentrate psychic power was astonishingly fast¡ However, without the support of psychic power, his body once again became visible¡ Several faster tentacles had already pierced through his body, butpared to the intense mental pain, these injuries seemed insignificant¡
¡°I originally wanted to interrogate him¡ but this guy is nearly wiping his own mind out¡¡± Ling Mo remarked with a sigh.
By now, sses Man hadpletely copsed in the stagnant water, his limbs twitching uncontrobly. Blood was foaming at his mouth, and his speech became intermittent: ¡°You¡ you go¡ to hell¡¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s expression turned serious, and his gaze became intensely focused. Under his control, hundreds of psychic tentacles surged towards the opponent¡¯s psychic light cluster¡
¡°Useless¡¡± sses Man said with a pained smile.
By squeezing out thest bit of potential and simultaneously detonating all his mental energy, just this move would severely damage the minds of ordinary survivors, and those at the center of the explosion could potentially be sted into a vegetative state¡ Even Ling Mo would probably be severely injured by this¡
If he had dodged in time, it might not have had much effect, but he actually had his psychic power reach in¡ Upon explosion, the damage he would sustain would be most direct!
sses Man¡¯s vision began to blur, but he didn¡¯t want to close his eyes¡ He wanted to see Ling Mo fall and hear his cries of agony¡
¡°Explode for me¡¡± he sputtered, blood spurting from his mouth, muttering.
But just as he initiated the thought, an extremely painful sensation drilled into his brain. It was as if hundreds of steel needles had simultaneously plunged into his brain, extracting his brain matter! And his previously clouded consciousness, under this inhuman torment, suddenly became crystal clear.
At this moment, sses Man wished he could faint, as he was horrified to find that the opponent was actually devouring his psychic power! He watched helplessly as his memories and all the psychic power he had mobilized surged towards the opponent, while he could only hold his head and desperately m it against the ground.
¡°Ah! Ah! Stop it!¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
As sses Man¡¯s cries gradually weakened, Ling Mo let out a long exhale, propping himself up against a pir.
He reached out to touch his own forehead, then nced at the still-twitching sses Man.
¡°This adrenaline surge before death-I saw this state in Zhang Xi as well¡ Could this be a new method developed by Falcon? Otherwise, they shouldn¡¯t have turned against the Second Camp so easily¡¡± Ling Mo¡¯s temples throbbed slightly, and his head felt a bit dizzy. But this wasn¡¯t due to exhaustion-it was because¡ he had absorbed too much.
¡°Fortunately, once he entered this state, his innate defenses became much weaker, otherwise I wouldn¡¯t have been able to devour it in time¡ Although I¡¯m a bit dizzy, the gains are significant! Plus, this energy feels a bit different from what I usually devour¡¡± Just as Ling Mo struggled to stand upright, a shadow silently appeared beside him and caught him. The soft touch at the point of contact instantly cleared Ling Mo¡¯s mind significantly, prompting him to cough lightly and remind with a hint of helplessness, ¡°Yalin, don¡¯t take this opportunity to touch everywhere¡¡±
Xia Na¡¯s figure also appeared next to sses Man¡¯s body. She ran her scythe over him, eventually fishing amunicator out of his pocket. She nced at it then slid it into her pocket.
¡°Let¡¯s go quickly, in less than a minute this ce is going to explode. Even though the coverage area is only twenty meters, with this building having soaked in water for so long, who knows what surprises could happen¡¡± Xia Na said, lightly hopping over to Ling Mo¡¯s side and grabbing his arm.
Her and Li Yalin¡¯s original task was to intercept sses Man, but they hadn¡¯t expected him to go for mutual destruction after erupting¡
¡°By the way, where¡¯s Ye Lian?¡± Xia Na suddenly asked as the three of them sprinted toward safety.
¡°Don¡¯t worry, she¡¯s already outside,¡± Ling Mo replied.
A few dozen seconds were more than enough for two fully unleashed leader-level zombies¡
Chapter 835: The Bomb Disposal Prince
Chapter 835: The Bomb Disposal Prince
The moment Ling Mo rushed out of the mall, a loud, muffled boom suddenly echoed from behind, and the entire building began to shake violently. Amidst the rumbling sound, a massive plume of ck ash spewed from the underground exit. However, Ling Mo and the two women had already dashed through the cloud of dust, emerging on a small patch of open ground dozens of meters away from the building.
At the instant of the explosion, Xia Na and Li Yalin simultaneously increased their speed. When they stopped, a flicker of red glimmer was seen in their eyes.
Xia Na slowly released Ling Mo¡¯s arm and looked at the scene with some confusion, saying, ¡°This feels¡ more than twenty meters, right?¡± She then nced at the still trembling ground and continued, ¡°It¡¯s probably within the range of twenty-five to thirty meters, judging by the decrease in the vibrations¡¡±
¡°Only you could switch to a nerd mode in the middle of an escape¡¡± Ling Mo said, pressing his temple. ¡°That person deliberately narrowed the range a bit for safety, which is slightly different from what I expected.¡±
¡°But even if he blew up the entire building, it wouldn¡¯t change anything, right?¡± Xia Na rolled her eyes and said.
¡°True¡¡± Ling Mo nodded.
At that moment, Li Yalin turned her face to the side, sniffed the air, and said, ¡°Ye Lian ising¡¡± Then, she licked her lips lightly, revealing a faintly bloodthirsty smile on her face, ¡°And there¡¯s another scent¡¡±
Just as she finished speaking, two figures came rushing out of the alley on the side.
Ye Lian held a gun in one hand and a young man in his twenties in the other. In stark contrast to Ye Lian¡¯s indifferent expression, the youth was pale and trembling uncontrobly. In a blink, Ye Lian reached Ling Mo, tossed the young man at Ling Mo¡¯s feet, and her gaze slowly became unfocused.¡°I brought him¡ out¡¡± Ye Lian said with a sweet smile.
As soon as the youth hit the ground, he quickly struggled to get up. He wobbly nced at the group, then fixed his gaze on Ling Mo, pleading in a low voice, ¡°Please don¡¯t¡ don¡¯t kill me! I¡¯ve done everything I was asked to do! You all¡ you¡¯ve ambushed me twice already, I¡¯m begging you to let me go! This explosion¡ I really don¡¯t know what happened!¡±
As he spoke, tears started streaming down his face uncontrobly.
The first time he was ambushed, the attackers knocked him out before he could even finish a sentence. Upon waking up, the first thing he saw was Ye Lian¡¯s gun barrel aimed at him.
Seeing the explosion in the building while Ling Mo and the others stood there unharmed, his heart grew even heavier with despair: ¡°It¡¯s over, I¡¯m the only one left¡ They promised to let me go after dismantling the bombs, but¡ but how did it explode here! Although I wasn¡¯t aware of the locations of these explosive points, even if things went wrong¡¡± He nced at Ye Lian from the corner of his eye, thinking that he couldn¡¯t understand how this girl¡¯s speed and strength were so remarkable, and how she could urately locate the buried explosives¡
If it weren¡¯t for this girl¡¯s assistance, no matter how fast his defusing skills were, it would have been impossible to continuously dismantle two bombs in such a short time¡ Yet, he dared not ce the me on Ye Lian. Though this girl seemed calm now, he knew all too well that it was just an illusion!
¡°Earlier, you said you were the team leader of the explosive ordnance disposal team?¡± Ling Mo asked, staring at him.
The youth was stunned for a moment, then quickly nodded and said, ¡°Yes¡ but this really isn¡¯t my fault. I¡¯m actually part of the second batch sent in, kind of like a reserve force, a reserve team leader! My task was basically to clean up any mess. If there were issues with the bombs previously set up, it would be my job to handle them. If nothing needed my attention, I would then be responsible for retrieving them¡ But I truly didn¡¯t know the exact locations of those explosive points! At first, I pointed this out to you all just to save my own skin! You have to believe me!¡±
¡°Truly cautious¡¡± Ling Mo thought, rubbing his brow.
Ling Mo temporarily set aside the fragments of the sses man¡¯s memory. With nearly fifty years¡¯ worth of recollections, sifting through them wouldn¡¯t be easy. Furthermore, diving in recklessly could cause mental confusion. Additionally, Ling Mo had a sense that this time the devour process was different; not only was the mental energy obtained distinct from before, but even the memory fragments were moreplete than ever¡
¡°What exactly is the method that Falcon has mastered? I wonder if the answer can be found in the sses man¡¯s memory¡¡± Ling Mo pondered for a moment, then looked down at the youth and asked, ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡±
¡°Zhang Chenghui! My name is Zhang Chenghui!¡± The youth immediately saw a glimmer of hope, responding with a flushed face.
¡°Were you always doing this kind of work before?¡± Ling Mo asked again.
¡°Yes! I¡¯ve blown up buildings, bridges, smashed big stones-you name it, I¡¯ve probably done it at least eighty or a hundred times!¡± Zhang Chenghui replied eagerly, then gritted his teeth to add, ¡°I¡¯m a retired soldier¡¡±
¡°Then you should stick with us for now.¡± Ling Mo thought for a moment and said.
Whether or not this man was exaggerating, his skill in rapid bomb disposal was indeed impressive. Such technical talent was rare, so it would be better to keep him around for the time being¡
All the weapons on Zhang Chenghui were stripped off and tossed aside, leaving only a few bomb disposal tools, which Ling Mo kept.
¡°Take these.¡± Ling Mo checked them over and casually threw them to Zhang Chenghui.
¡°Heh¡ don¡¯t worry, as long as it¡¯s a bomb, I can defuse it. They call me the bomb disposal prince¡ but if you find me useless, just let me go, I promise I won¡¯t say a word¡¡± Zhang Chenghui muttered as he followed behind Ling Mo, clutching his toolbox.
He didn¡¯t dare to speak to Ye Lian and the three girls, so he aimed his chatter at Ling Mo. He couldn¡¯t understand why Ling Mo would want to keep him around, but even with a lot of courage, he wouldn¡¯t dare think of escaping¡
¡°Just treat me like I¡¯m invisible¡¡± Zhang Chenghui had just begun to murmur when the building ahead suddenly twisted, and four silhouettes unexpectedly tumbled out from the ¡°wall.¡±
Old Zheng gave Zhang Chenghui a surprised look, then quickly turned to Ling Mo and said, ¡°Falcon¡¯s support team has arrived! It seems like they were dyed a bit on the way here; they don¡¯t look too good, and some are injured¡ They¡¯re currently trapped in an illusion and are getting quite close.¡±
¡°How many are there?¡± Ling Mo asked, feeling a stir within him.
The support team¡¯s dy was naturally the work of ck Silk and herpanions, but the fact that they managed to break free from the interference and get here so quickly made Ling Mo reassess their strength¡
¡°About twenty people, and there¡¯s a very strong mental ability user among them, likely meant to deal with you. With this person present, my illusion won¡¯t hold much longer. Plus, their weapons and equipment are impressive. Engaging them in a ce like this would put us at a disadvantage,¡± Old Zheng continued, looking both anxious and somewhat exhausted.
¡°What about Wang Lin and Mu Chen?¡±
¡°They¡¯re still maneuvering, but with that mental ability user there, they¡¯re in danger¡ Ah!¡± Old Zheng suddenly groaned in pain, his body shaking a couple of times, ¡°I can¡¯t hold on much longer¡¡±
¡°That powerful?¡± Ling Mo¡¯s expression shifted slightly.
Having personally experienced Old Zheng¡¯s powerful illusions, Ling Mo knew their effectiveness could decrease with more people involved, but more people also meant stronger chain reactions from the illusion. The support team only had one mental ability user, yet they could cover about twenty people simultaneously¡
¡°The other members in the team are impressive too,¡± Old Zheng remarked with lingering fear, giving Ling Mo a wry smile. ¡°They truly ce a lot of importance on you.¡±n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
¡°It¡¯s not me they¡¯re concerned about, it¡¯s that aerial power they¡¯re focused on,¡± Ling Mo replied calmly.
¡°No¡ it¡¯s not just that¡ I overheard in the illusion that they are also very interested in you personally¡¡± Old Zheng¡¯s eyes grewplicated, but he quickly regained hisposure and continued, ¡°Seven¡ no, six minutes. I can only hold out for six more minutes¡ There¡¯s no way out; I¡¯ve already gotten involved in this, and even if I wanted to back off, I¡¯d have to wait until we escape. Ling Mo, I hope you don¡¯t drag me down. Whatever you¡¯re nning, do it quickly!¡±
¡°That¡¯s enough time,¡± Ling Mo nodded.
Old Zheng¡¯s hesitation intrigued Ling Mo, but he was even more curious about the seemingly powerful mental ability user¡
Ling Mo then shifted his gaze to someone else¡
This person had been staring intently at him ever since emerging from the ¡°wall,¡± but it seemed like Ling Mo had only just noticed him now.
¡°Big Boss, you don¡¯t look well,¡± Ling Mo said with a smile.
The sunsses man froze for a moment.
Not well? That was an understatement!
After parting ways with Ling Mo and the others, he had a faint premonition that something was off, but it was only just now that he confirmed his suspicion¡
It wasn¡¯t in-fighting or a betrayal of Falcon; it was that he¡ wasn¡¯t even part of Falcon!
The sunsses man waspletely dumbfounded. He hadn¡¯t expected someone with no power or territory to dare to break into his Niepan headquarters and abduct Old Lan and his daughter, who he had painstakingly located¡ Even more shocking was that this person had managed to provoke Falcon as well!
The only connection seemed to be the Second Camp!
¡°I actually handed over all the intelligence to him¡¡±
Intelligence aside, the sunsses man didn¡¯t believe Ling Mo could hold onto those resources, but thinking about his main body made him furious enough to spit blood! Imagining his ignorant main body targeting Falcon made the sunsses man want to rush forward and tear Ling Mo to pieces!
¡°He had nothing to do with it, but he made sure to frame me with a helicopter to cement the me! Your ultimate goal was likely this, aside from nning your escape, wasn¡¯t it?¡± the sunsses man thought frantically, his gaze toward Ling Mo growing even more furious.
Chapter 836: Destruction
Sly! This person was truly too sly!
¡°Ling Mo, you want to reap the benefits without doing any work¡¡± the sunsses man trembled all over, gritting his teeth in anger. ¡°But those resources, you won¡¯t be able to handle them¡¡±
¡°That¡¯s not something you need to worry about¡¡± Ling Mo said calmly.
¡°Worry? To hell with you!¡± A vicious glint suddenly shed in the sunsses man¡¯s eyes. He quickly reached out and grabbed Old Lan beside him. The strange creature was still hidden in his hair, so the sunsses man decided to forgo using his superpower and opted for a more direct and brutal approach.
Being this close and targeting someone who never ventured out and wasn¡¯t strong inbat, the sunsses man was confident he wouldn¡¯t fail!
From the moment he overheard Ling Mo and Old Zheng talking, he had been waiting for this opportunity¡ As long as he seized Old Lan, he would have a bargaining chip. Whether to stay alive or to find a way to deliver messages to Niepan¡ he desperately needed a bargaining chip!
¡°There¡¯s always a time dy between receiving a signal and reacting¡ I didn¡¯t use psychic power, so the little monster wouldn¡¯t react immediately¡ And judging by Ling Mo¡¯s appearance, he must have consumed a lot of energy¡ As for those three girls, they¡¯re too far from me¡ This is my only chance. If I don¡¯t act now, I won¡¯t have another!¡±
Just as his hand was about to touch Old Lan, the sunsses man¡¯s heart pounded rapidly.
¡°Swish!¡±A cold sh suddenly zipped past his body, followed by a dull thud, and a severed arm with blood sttering everywhere fell to the ground.
Xia Na¡¯s scythe swiftly glided by, nudging Old Lan aside in the process. One of her eyes shed red for a moment, and she then gave a strange smile, saying, ¡°You¡¯re too slow¡¡±
The sunsses man staggered, incredulously looking at the severed limb on the ground before letting out a horrifying scream, clutching his wound as he rolled onto the floor. Xia Na¡¯s speed had surpassed his imagination, and in that instant, he even felt as if his psychic power had been shed along with his arm.
¡°No! She clearly wasn¡¯t looking at me, so how could she react! And this speed¡ even zombies aren¡¯t this fast!¡± The sunsses man was in excruciating pain, but his mind was forcibly kept awake. With that strike, he could even feel his brain convulsing madly, as if it was automatically restoring itself after being scrambled¡ However, this kind of pain was almost on par with the agony of losing an arm!
¡°It seems you still consider yourself a part of the ¡®Big Boss¡¯ team¡¡± Ling Mo rubbed his temples and walked forward, looking down and saying, ¡°Are you addicted to being a puppet?¡±
¡°Ahhhhh!¡± The sunsses man kept howling, but his rolling eyes still fixated on Ling Mo. ¡°I never expected you to spare me! But you¡ you won¡¯t have it easy either. Two camps, can you provoke them? You¡¯ve just killed one of me, but there are many more ¡®me¡¯s¡¯ waiting for you¡¡±
He seemed to try to manage a sneer, but amidst the intense pain, it came out as a twitch on his face¡
¡°Bring it on, one by one. If you have the skills, just keep merging. As for letting you find yourself again¡ it¡¯s actually not that hard.¡± Ling Mo suddenly smiled and said.
¡°Heh heh heh¡¡± The sunsses man wanted to say more, but Ling Mo¡¯s hand was already on his forehead.
Simultaneously, with a light ¡°plop¡± sound, the master ball appeared in Ling Mo¡¯s palm.
¡°What¡ what are you going to do?¡± The sunsses man¡¯s expression changed drastically. Suddenly, he felt that Ling Mo¡ perhaps he knew he would make a move¡
¡°You still don¡¯t get it? The master ball has always restricted your psychic power. Actually, besides the Big Boss¡¯s memories, you should have also recalled the part of your own memories, right? But you refused to ept them. You would rather choose to be that powerful ruler instead of reverting back to an ordinary superhuman¡ It¡¯s a choice you made yourself.¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°You figured it out?¡± The sunsses man¡¯s body shuddered, but then he shouted again, ¡°But so what? I can¡¯t tell who is who! But at least this current me is stronger than the former me! Who doesn¡¯t want to be the stronger one!¡±
¡°Strong? Maybe¡ but I still believe in my own strength more. To survive in this world, you have to truly master something of your own¡ otherwise, you¡¯ll be eliminated sooner orter.¡±
With that, Ling Mo pulled out a small red gel-like object from his pocket. It looked only about the size of a fingernail, but it seemed like a coagtion of many blood clots. The sunsses man froze the moment he saw it: ¡°The¡
He looked up and was horrified to find that at some point, it was just Ling Mo and the three girls around him. As for Old Zheng and the others, they were watching from afar¡
¡°Old Lan, what do you think they¡¯re doing?¡± Lan Lan asked in a low voice.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
¡°I don¡¯t know¡¡± Old Lan shook his head. He touched his sleeve with a bit of lingering fear. That strike hade down right between him and the sunsses man, and in that split second, he wondered how that girl could have such precise control¡ ?
Seeing them looking over, Old Zheng quickly waved his hand, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t ask me, I need to focus right now¡¡±
¡°By the way, you¡¯re a new face¡¡± Lan Lan turned to Zhang Chenghui.
Zhang Chenghui immediately mustered a smile and nodded, ¡°Hello, I¡¯m new here! Just captured¡ I¡¯m¡ I¡¯m from Falcon.¡± As soon as he said this, he felt strange. But for some reason, he sensed that these people weren¡¯t really allies with Ling Mo¡
¡°Oh¡¡± The three simultaneously responded with a look of sudden realization.
¡°Hey, hey, hey, this reaction isn¡¯t right. Can¡¯t you all express some different opinions? What¡¯s with this calmness out of nowhere? Are you used to this already? Say something¡¡±
¡°Ah!¡±
A series of piercing screams echoed, and Zhang Chenghui shivered. He vaguely felt that the person who just rolled their eyes might also be a captive in this group¡
¡°Please don¡¯t kill me! It¡¯s not easy for me to survive¡ I was forced into this, I haven¡¯t even seen what you look like¡¡± Zhang Chenghui huddled in the corner with his toolbox, nervously mumbling¡
After a minute of screaming, Ling Mo and the others came over to join them.
However, the sunsses man was nowhere to be seen. All that remained at the spot where he had been was a pool of blood¡
¡°Alright, let¡¯s move on. Tell Mu Chen and the others not to block them. I¡¯ll think of something,¡± Ling Mo exhaled and said.
Old Zheng couldn¡¯t help but take another couple of nces at him. Ultimately, he held back his curiosity and nodded, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s head in the direction of Host Xu. But at our pace, it¡¯ll likely take another half hour to fully leave this town¡ With their speed, you¡¯ll need to hold them off for at least ten more minutes¡¡±
¡°No¡¡± Ye Lian suddenly shook her head and looked back into the town, saying, ¡°Fifteen minutes¡ otherwise, they¡¯ll catch up.¡±
No sooner had she spoken than a loud boom echoed from inside the town, apanied by a massive cloud of ck smoke¡
¡°They¡¯ve even brought in artillery!¡± Old Lan eximed in shock.
Zhang Chenghui shook his head, his expressionplicated, and said, ¡°It¡¯s a howitzer¡ So, once they catch up, no matter how fast you are, you can¡¯t withstand a round of salvo. Not to mention, each of them is a superhuman¡ Let me go. Look at me, I¡¯m totally limp, I¡¯m just a burden¡¡±
¡°Who is this support team?¡± Ling Mo turned to ask.
¡°The Seventh Team under Chief of Staff Wang. They call themselves¡ the Destruction Team,¡± Zhang Chenghui seemed apprehensive about the name and lowered his head, saying, ¡°Twenty of them showed up, which means twenty more aren¡¯t here¡ But being able to send half their number to catch you is already quite a feat¡¡±
¡°Forty elites¡¡± Ling Mo was speechless again. Judging by the numbers, the power struggle within Falcon must have started a long time ago, but the appearance of the Second Camp is what truly triggered thesetent forces to emerge.
Chapter 837: New Type of Zombie Puppet
¡°Yes, these people are not only superhumans but also experienced fighters¡ Their mission isn¡¯t just to support us, but since they¡¯vee, they¡¯re certainly not leaving empty-handed¡ That¡¯s all I know. Actually, as a Member like me, I don¡¯t even qualify as a hostage in front of them! So even if you use me to negotiate, it¡¯s useless. You might as well just leave me here and get out of here quickly¡¡± Zhang Chenghui said with a bitter expression.
Ling Mo ignored thetter half of his words and pondered, ¡°The individual strength of these people aside, the sheer number of weapons is indeed a significant threat¡ Since we¡¯ve already faced them, we at least need to understand our opponents before formally engaging them. Especially the mental ability one, it¡¯s crucial to test them in advance¡ But dying them for fifteen minutes is quite a challenge¡¡±
¡°Anyway, let¡¯s first meet up with Xu Shuhan and leave. Once we¡¯re in the wilderness, it will be much harder for them to pursue us. Whether wepletely shake them off or decide to fight them, we¡¯ll have some room to maneuver.¡± Ling Mo quickly made the decision.
Old Zheng hesitated for a moment, then sighed, ¡°Then I¡¯ll go find Wang Lin and the others first¡ See you in a bit.¡±
Ling Mo rubbed his temples and then turned to Ye Lian and the others, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s go too.¡±
¡°Are you really not going to reconsider?! I¡¯m really looking out for you¡¡± Zhang Chenghui followed behind, tears streaming down his face as he shouted.
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At the same time, on another street in the abandoned Town.
A young woman dressed provocatively was carrying a howitzeruncher, still smoldering with smoke, and stood slowly straightening her body. She was petite yet held theuncher with one hand. On her other side hung a handgun, and a long dagger was tucked into her waist. Combined with her fiery red outfit, she was indeed quite eye-catching.As a cloud of dust gradually dispersed, the thick fog that enveloped this street seemed to be ripped apart, revealing a massive gap. As the mist rolled away on both sides, the true appearance of this gap slowly emerged.
Behind the half-copsed wally a dim, deste road¡ Following this street forward led directly to the direction of that building¡
¡°This method really works.¡± The woman smirked and said with a smile.
A youth dressed in casual clothes emerged from behind her, instinctively keeping a distance from her. He reached out to brush ayer of fine dust off his shoulder and said calmly, ¡°Of course! Illusions are essentially reliant on reality, so the simplest and most effective way for us is to use external force to destroy it directly¡ This same principle applies to Ling Mo and his group.¡±
¡°Really?¡± The woman spoke quickly and grinned, squinting her eyes suddenly as she said, ¡°Hmm¡ Something seems to be happening over there?¡±
In the darkness, the building was shrouded in dust and ck smoke. Only someone with extraordinary eyesight could see clearly from such a distance. The woman took a couple of careful nces, then burst intoughter, saying, ¡°Heh, interesting! I didn¡¯t expect them to demolish that team so quickly¡ But those people weren¡¯t strong enough, it¡¯s normal for them to be eliminated! Hmm, I¡¯m starting to get interested in Ling Mo and his group, in each one of them¡ This Illusion, those interfering from within, and those who took down that team¡ Should we just destroy them all?¡±
¡°Kaili, don¡¯t forget our mission. Also, can you calm down a bit¡¡±
The youth frowned, ncing at her, while the woman named Kaili chuckled, her previously somewhat vacant expression suddenly gaining a hint of bloodthirstiness¡ She licked her crimson lips with her tongue and said, ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m just a bit excited¡ But there¡¯s no need for you to be so tense. Anyway, our targets are only Ling Mo and that woman, right? Plus, the captain said, if worstes to worst, keeping just Ling Mo is enough, as long as he can still talk¡¡±
¡°Bringing that mindset into the mission is something you should avoid¡ Forget it, talking to you is pointless.¡± The youth shook his head and said.
¡°Even the captain doesn¡¯t mind, so why should you?¡± Kaili said, casting her gaze back to the building. ¡°Do I disgust you? But in the end, aren¡¯t we all the same? In this regard, Zombies are much more honest than humans. They hunt humans and kill their own kind, which is why they evolve faster than us. And humans? They¡¯re doing the same thing but refuse to admit it¡¡±
¡°There you go again¡ Alright, let¡¯s go over and take a look first. Maybe they haven¡¯t left yet.¡± The youth exhaled a breath of stale air and shook his head.
Kaili looked up towards the direction of the Second Camp, silently smiled, and followed along.
Behind them were eighteen silent Destruction Team Members who seemed utterly indifferent to the conversation that had just taken ce between the two¡
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Shortly after Ling Mo and his group left separately, a figure suddenly emerged from a store by the roadside.
He hunched his body slightly, with his head tilted to one side, making a constant ¡°click¡± sound with every slight movement. His one-armed body appeared somewhat unsteady, but when he looked ahead, thosepletely white and red-tinged eyes were terrifying. After stiffly ncing down at his wound, he slowly reached out to tear open his half sleeve, revealing theplete cross-section.
The wound hadn¡¯t healed, but the bleeding had stopped. The flesh continuously contracted as if something was slowly burrowing deeper inside. Along with this contraction, blue and red blood vessels began to surface on his half-arm, spreading from his shoulder throughout his entire body. Each contraction of the wound caused his entire body to be covered with blood vessels, as if strange patterns were crawling all over him.
¡°Plop.¡±
A Red Glimmer shot out from his Hair and crawled to his shoulder along his nk face.
¡°Crack¡¡± The figure stayed dazed for a few seconds, finally opening his mouth, and then slowly turned his head towards the direction of the building. At the instant the blood vessels surfaced again, he stomped his heel forcefully on the ground and appeared five meters away¡
¡°Sure enough¡ After using the virus gel both internally and externally, it can catalyze the mutation of the body. Perhaps because there¡¯s no longer any self-awareness, the mutation speed is faster than I imagined. But the aftereffects are obvious, too. The body will probably copsepletely from over-evolution in less than twenty minutes¡ And the decay process has already begun internally.¡±
As he moved quickly, the figure touched his brow thoughtfully.
An invisible psychic tentacle extended from there and probed into the body of the master ball¡ This mutated body of the sunsses man had be Ling Mo¡¯s Zombie Puppet. Butpared to ordinary Zombie Puppets, this one had an additional characteristic¡
¡°Falcon is more interested in me¡ But why is that, exactly?¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but ponder.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Two minutester, he had returned to the vicinity of the building¡
¡°Ah¡ it¡¯s the smell of an explosion, after all.¡± In front of the building, Kaili sniffed the air and said with some ecstasy, ¡°There¡¯s even the scent of blood and flesh inside¡ I just wonder who got blown to bits? It¡¯s so exciting!¡± Her tone was unusually cheerful, and her mood seemed to soar with it.
The youth nced at her with a dark expression and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go in and take a look.¡±
But just then, he suddenly stopped in his tracks and looked up at the upper floor.
¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Kaili asked, puzzled.
The youth stared at a window for a couple of seconds, then frowned and replied, ¡°Nothing, maybe someone is still alive.¡±
¡°Oh, how boring¡¡± Kaili immediately lost interest, waved her hand, and led the group forward. ¡°Let¡¯s go in and check out those fools who got eliminated. And while we¡¯re at it¡ let¡¯s see what our prey actually looks like.¡±
Chapter 838: Powerful Sensing from an Opponent
As the Youth shifted his gaze away, a faint breath was heard from behind the pitch-ck window.
¡°That was close¡¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s Zombie Puppet was pressed tightly against one side of the window, sneaking a nce outside from the corner of his eye. From his vantage point, he could barely see a few figures standing alert on the road, while the other Team Members of the Destruction were nowhere to be seen.
¡°Have they alreadye inside?¡± Ling Mo thought to himself.
Old Zheng and the others¡¯ descriptions were not exaggerated at all; in fact, they were somewhat understated.
Only Ling Mo knew for certain that this Youth¡¯s Sensing Ability was the strongest he had ever encountered!
He had barely even peeked out when he sensed mental energy locking onto him. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that he, as a Zombie, quickly concealed his aura, he might have already been discovered. And when the other party looked up, he had alreadypletely hidden himself. Yet even so, he felt his heart race¡ At that moment when the other party looked over, it was as if their gaze had turned into something tangible, piercing straight through the wall¡
Sharp! Intense!
And as of now, the only thing that could give him a simr feeling was the psychic tentacle he possessed himself¡However, the tentacle wasn¡¯t a true psychic superpower. Its function was only to convert mental energy for control into an attack form, and its sensing ability wasn¡¯t particrly outstanding.
¡°Moreover¡ this person wasn¡¯t even in a near-death state, yet when he used his power, it still gave me a simr sensation¡ Additionally, from just that one nce, it¡¯s impossible to determine what type of power he has. For now, the only type I can rule out is the hallucinatory type¡¡±
As Ling Mo stepped out of the door, a flurry of footsteps echoed from the stairwell.
¡°Since you¡¯re looking for me, I might as well say hello first.¡±
The feeling Ling Mo had just experienced actually stirred a hint of anticipation within him¡ He was very eager to know how he measured up against this elite, carefully cultivated by arge Camp. Without the help of Ye Lian and the others, could the psychic superpowers he had developed on his own stand up to this person in a confrontation¡
¡°You guys head upstairs. I¡¯ll check this floor myself,¡± a calm male voice soon echoed from the stairwell.
No sooner had the words been spoken, three figures turned into the Corridor.
Leading the way was the Youth, followed by two Team Members of the Destruction. Their pace was not particrly fast, with the Youth¡¯spanions cautiously holding their guns, carefully approaching each door as they slowly made their way forward.
Although it might take a bit longer for three people to inspect a floor, the dy would be no more than five or six minutes¡
At this rate, they would catch up with Ling Mo and his group in ten minutes¡
From the moment he entered the Corridor, the Youth¡¯s gaze remained fixed on the window area.
Although he didn¡¯t sense anything, he had already noted the momentary difort. However, upon arriving here, he didn¡¯t rush to move closer.
¡°Whether or not there¡¯s an issue here, it¡¯s always best to be cautious¡¡± the Youth thought quietly. This level of caution had kept him alive until now, and he certainly wouldn¡¯t abandon it at this point.
¡°I didn¡¯t really believe it when they said they hadn¡¯t left¡ But now, it seems necessary to consider this possibility¡¡±
¡°Vice Captain Xie, there are some people here who are alive, but they can¡¯t wake up¡¡±
¡°There¡¯s someone here too¡ whoever acted controlled their force perfectly¡¡±
The two Team Members quickly found several survivors. The Youth nodded and said, ¡°Understood. Leave them where they are. This town is essentially free of Zombies, so their lives won¡¯t be in danger. Keep searching¡¡± ???
¡°Wait a moment, there¡¯s someone here who¡¯s awake, maybe awakened by the explosion, but hasn¡¯t fully recovered yet¡¡± one Team Member suddenly remarked.
¡°Try to get him to wake up,¡± the Youth said.
As soon as the person was propped up, a ssh of cold water hit his face, and a strong pressure on his philtrum immediately caused him to open his eyes.
The moment he regained consciousness, he involuntarily trembled and cried out, ¡°Please¡ don¡¯t kill me! I¡ I¡¯m from the explosive ordnance disposal team!¡±
¡°Hey, calm down!¡± the Team Member snapped with a stern face.
The bald guy shouted a couple more times before gradually calming down. With lingering fear, he nced at the three of them, swallowed hard, and stammered, ¡°Who¡ who are you?¡±
¡°Seventh Team,¡± the Team Member replied coolly.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
¡°So, I¡¯m not dead yet¡¡± The bald guy managed a faint smile but quickly fell silent, raising his hand to point ahead, ¡°Where¡ where¡¯s Team Leader Zhang? I clearly saw him get knocked out before me¡¡±
¡°When did this happen?¡± the Youth asked.
The bald guy looked dazed for a moment, then immediately nced at his wrist, ¡°About¡ about ten minutes ago¡ I¡¯m not exactly sure.¡±
¡°Who knocked you out? And who is this Team Leader Zhang?¡± the Youth inquired further.
The bald guy¡¯s face turned pale once more, but he forced himself to remain calm, ¡°I¡ I didn¡¯t see clearly. The person was too fast. All I know is that it was a woman¡ She appeared right in front of Team Leader Zhang, and then he shouted, ¡®I¡¯m from the explosive ordnance disposal team, I can help you, don¡¯t kill me¡¡¯ and then¡ then he got knocked out, and next it was my turn¡¡±
¡°Where did he go then?¡± the Youth¡¯s eyes flickered. This information was crucial to him and was the main reason he chose to check here first. Even if this person hadn¡¯t woken up, he would have found a way to awaken a few others to ask some questions.
What he didn¡¯t know was that this was also why Ling Mo had sent the Zombie Puppet here¡
¡°I don¡¯t know¡¡± the bald guy replied, bewildered.
¡°Vice Captain Xie, could it be that the person ran off after waking up?¡± the Team Member asked, frowning.
The bald guy forced an awkward smile and said, ¡°No, Team Leader Zhang is really timid, and he only knows how to handle bombs. He wouldn¡¯t dare run off on his own¡ But¡ but then again, maybe he hid outside¡¡±
¡°It¡¯s also possible he was knocked out and taken away,¡± the Youth suddenly suggested.
Although there were signs of an explosion here, the main structure of the building remained intact. Given the nature of the sses Man, there¡¯s no way he would let it y out this way. The only usible exnation was that Ling Mo and his group had acquired the skills to disarm explosives¡
However, the Youth couldn¡¯t figure out how they had done it. As far as he knew, the Members of the explosive ordnance disposal team were unaware of where the explosives were set¡
¡°Although the sses Man¡¯s abilities aren¡¯t particrly strong, he¡¯s cautious enough that knocking someone out would be the only way to evade his probe¡¡± With limited information, the Youth could only analyze the situation this way.
¡°Since you¡¯re here, I¡ I feel more at ease,¡± the bald guy said, forcing a smile. However, his uneasy eyes revealed that the sight of the woman had left a significant impact on him¡
The Team Member supporting the bald guy looked up at the Youth, subtly nodding before suddenly letting out a coldugh. ¡°You just said you¡¯re part of the explosive ordnance disposal team, what do you mean by that?¡± he asked.
¡°What¡ what do you mean¡¡± The bald guy stammered, his expression turning somewhat guilty. ¡°N-nothing, I just¡ I wasn¡¯t fully conscious at the time¡¡±
¡°Is that so?¡± The Team Member gave him a mocking nce, his eyes suddenly narrowing.
Thud!
A soft sound apanied the bald guy¡¯s eyes widening in disbelief as he stared at the Team Member, then shifted his gaze toward the Youth.
The Team Member pulled the dagger back with a decisive motion and let go of the bald guy¡¯s arm.
Thud!
The bald guy fell back to the ground. One hand reached weakly toward his chest, but ultimately it was only a futile movement as hey there motionless, eyes wide open.
The Team Member wiped the de clean on a nearby sofa, casting a disdainful nce at the corpse before turning to look at the other two unconscious people in the room. ¡°Did they leave these people here as a warning?¡± he asked.
¡°Who knows¡¡± the other Team Member replied coldly.
¡°Alright, let¡¯s leave them for now. It doesn¡¯t seem like we¡¯ll get any more information from this room. As for the bald guy, let¡¯s count him among Ling Mo¡¯s doings,¡± the Youth said, brushing off his sleeve as if to remove nonexistent bloodstains, then walked out without looking back.
Chapter 839: The Moving Corpse
Dealing with a cowardly Camp Member seemed like no problem at all for these destructive Members¡ Even the Youth¡¯s tone was indifferent, only showing a slight change when Ling Mo was mentioned¡
¡°Knowing full well that leaving survivors would expose information, he still did it¡¡± the Youth mused, ¡°Perhaps that¡¯s why his secret was discovered by Chief of Staff Wang? Rather than using their lives to ckmail Yuwen Xuan, Wang is more interested in the secret he carries¡¡±
However, just as he stepped out of the door, the Youth suddenly came to a halt. His gaze slowly swept over the dark, long Corridor, feeling an inexplicable sense of unease¡
The Corridor was silent, with not a soul in sight¡
That unsettling feeling was suddenly magnified, and he vaguely felt as though there were hidden eyes watching him from the shadows.
¡°Something¡ doesn¡¯t seem right¡¡± the Youth thought for a moment with his head lowered, then abruptly turned to look at the bald guy¡¯s corpse.
¡°No, it¡¯s not the corpse that¡¯s strange. His behavior earlier didn¡¯t show any suspicious signs¡ At least at the moment of his death, I didn¡¯t notice anything wrong. So¡¡±
The real cause of this feeling must be rted to some detail associated with it¡ There¡¯s something he noticed, but didn¡¯t take seriously¡ It was a vague sense, but once perceived, it became difficult to ignore¡
¡°Bald guy, specialty is as an explosive ordnance disposal team member¡ It can¡¯t possibly be rted to his baldness, so it must be thetter. The explosive ordnance disposal team¡ Could it be bombs? But only specific ces in this building have explosives set up. Even if they were all detonated, it wouldn¡¯tpletely destroy this ce. Furthermore, from a time perspective, they couldn¡¯t have set up new bombs¡ So, what is it?¡±¡°What is the source of this difort¡¡±
At that moment, the Youth suddenly froze¡
He had figured it out!
¡°Ah!¡±
A scream suddenly emerged from behind, sounding bizarre as if it was just issued from the throat and then abruptly cut off¡ Immediately followed by a thud, and when the Youth hurriedly turned around, another person was lying on the floor of the room.
Blood was gushing out from this person¡¯s abdomen, while another individual standing beside him held a blood-stained dagger. Blood dripped down rapidly, forming a pool at his feet¡ His face was ashen, and his expression terrified. It took him several seconds to snap out of it, and the dagger dropped from his hand with a ng.
¡°Vice Captain Xie¡¡± The standing one was the Team Member who just killed the bald guy, and the stabbed one was another member of the destructive team¡
The Team Member who acted seemed somewhat unsteady, slowly retreating as his gaze darted back and forth between the fallenrade and the Youth, nervously saying, ¡°No, I didn¡¯t mean to¡ I¡ It wasn¡¯t him that I wanted to kill¡¡± As he exined, his hand slowly reached for his waist.
His forehead was already beaded with cold sweat, and his expression was quiteplex. It was an eerie situation, but regardless, he had already killed someone¡ Although the other person was still convulsing on the floor, the amount of blood lost indicated that survival was impossible¡
¡°Vice Captain Xie, you know I¡¯d never harm a teammate, you know that¡¡± The Team Member¡¯s eyes showed a hint of fierceness, and his hand had already gripped a cold knife handle at his waist¡ If the Youth refused to believe him, then he would have no choice but to¡
¡°What did you see?¡± the Youth suddenly asked. In just a few breaths¡¯ time, he had calmed down from his initial shock.
Indeed, that unsettling feeling was no illusion, though he hadn¡¯t expected it to manifest in such a way¡
The Team Member raised his head, his peripheral gaze falling on the corpse, as he suddenly took a deep breath, his face turning horrified: ¡°It¡ it just¡ moved¡¡±
¡°Be more specific,¡± the Youth¡¯s expression seemed to grow somewhat grim¡
¡°As I was about to walk out, I saw him smile at me¡¡± The Team Member¡¯s expression looked as if he¡¯d seen a ghost, and his voice seemed eerie in the darkness¡ R?
¡°I thought I was seeing things, so I casually nced back. But as soon as I turned my head, I found he was gone¡ A heart shredded to pieces, yet moving freely-is that even possible?! I was startled, immediately turning towards the door, but to my shock¡ he appeared behind me! I had just turned and was face-to-face with him¡ and he was smiling, asking me, ¡®What¡¯s wrong with you?¡¯¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
The Team Member¡¯s voice began to shake as he continued, ¡°While he was speaking, blood was gushing from his wound and mouth. How could he be alive in that state? So I¡ acted instinctively! But who would have known¡ after being stabbed, he turned¡ into this¡¡± He panted heavily and suddenly shouted, ¡°Vice Captain Xie! I truly didn¡¯t mean it! You have to believe me!¡±
The Youth looked down at the Team Member lying on the floor, muttering, ¡°No, the problem isn¡¯t with him¡¡± He then looked up at the still shouting Team Member and abruptly interrupted, ¡°You¡¡±
¡°Who exactly are you?¡±
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In the dimly lit room, a metallic scent of blood slowly permeated the air¡
With the Youth¡¯s question, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became somewhat tense.
The Team Member was taken aback, awkwardlyughing after a while, and asked, ¡°Vice Captain Xie, what do you mean by that? Of course, I am who I am, who else could I be¡¡± Then suddenly, as if realizing something, he said, ¡°Do you think there¡¯s something wrong with me mentally? No, I just¡ maybe I just had a hallucination¡¡±
¡°It¡¯s not a hallucination. There¡¯s no residual mental energy here.¡± The Youth took a slow step forward, his expression turning serious, one hand slowly opening, ¡°The only abnormality, is you¡¡±
The Team Member instantly felt an invisible pressure, causing him to involuntarily step back, saying, ¡°I don¡¯t understand what you mean¡¡±
¡°More precisely, your thoughts have been altered by something else.¡± The Youth¡¯s gaze shifted slightly upward, and then he raised his hand, focusing on the Team Member¡¯s head. ¡°In your psychic realm, there¡¯s something foreign¡¡±
He pointed at the Team Member¡¯s forehead, his eyes shing briefly before turning sharp: ¡°But just that alone isn¡¯t too troublesome¡¡±
¡°No¡ Vice Captain Xie¡¡± the Team Member said in terror as he suddenly drew the knife from his waist. He widened his eyes, staring at the Youth¡¯s finger, and suddenly shouted, ¡°Xie Wensu! Do you really think I¡¯m afraid of you? Using your superpower on me is no different than killing me!¡±
With that, he raised the knife, his muscles instantly tensing all over.
However, just as he took a step forward to charge, the Youth¡¯s finger swiftly pressed downward.
In an instant, the charging Team Member appeared momentarily confused. He lost his bnce and stumbled forward, but the Youth deftly sidestepped him.
¡°The real problem lies with these survivors¡ He left them behind so we would interrogate them. When all our attention was focused on the bald guy, that was the moment he made his move!¡± The Youth¡¯s palm rested firmly on the back of the Team Member¡¯s Hindbrain, and as his eyes flickered, the Team Member¡¯s body began to convulse¡
¡°But, how exactly did he manage to do it¡¡±
Just then, the Youth¡¯s peripheral vision caught something behind him.
That familiar feeling of being watched returned, like an icy needle piercing into his back.
Though he didn¡¯t turn around, the Youth was certain that there was something lurking in the shadow behind the door¡
Chapter 840: Psychic Zombie Puppet
Whoosh!
Just as the Youth turned around, a sh of Red Glimmer suddenly shot out from the cor of the Team Member at his feet. Simultaneously, a surge of powerful mental energy emerged, and it immediately targeted his psychic light cluster.
The attack was so sudden that even though the Youth reacted quickly, he only had enough time to point in front of himself in a rush.
¡°In the room? How is this possible?¡± The Youth¡¯s face changed dramatically. This scene was beyond hisprehension¡ He had just discerned that this Team Member¡¯s psychic fluctuation had an issue, but he hadn¡¯t expected that the so-called issue was a lethal move aimed directly at him.
It seemed that all of this was just a trap, and the real target had always been him alone from the start¡
¡°Trying to pose a threat to me? But this alone¡ isn¡¯t enough!¡± the Youth thought coldly.
However, at that moment, another wave of new mental energy appeared eerily behind him. Caught in a pincer attack, a hint of fear finally shed in the Youth¡¯s eyes¡
Boom!
With a silent explosion suddenly detonating in the psychic realm, the Youth¡¯s face immediately turned pale, and he couldn¡¯t help but let out a groan of pain. He staggered back to the wall, breathing heavily, and warily scanned his surroundings.¡°What exactly¡ is this superhuman ability?¡±
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¡°What is his ability, exactly?¡±
At the same time, a contemtive expression appeared on Ling Mo¡¯s main body.
A brief encounter was enough to gather a lot of Intelligence, but whether the information could be unraveled and analyzed from a momentary battle depended on one¡¯s experience.
¡°Judging by the nature of his psychic power, it should have a strong aggressiveness, right? If that¡¯s the case, what he did to that Team Member just now is actually a more in-depth psychic probe¡ But simply probing once nearly destroyed that person¡¯s psychic light cluster. Such ruthless attack power, I haven¡¯t seen in other superhumans with mental abilities¡¡±
At first nce, it seemed like just an ordinary probe, but in reality, it was a powerful attack method¡ This conclusion made Ling Mo feel a bit uneasy.
¡°Just like my Tentacle was initially just ordinary psychic power for probing, the psychic power used for probes originally only had Sensing Ability. That he could develop his psychic power to such an extent, even appearing somewhat domineering, might be rted to some special ¡®near-death burst¡¯ state¡¡±
However, no matter the reason, the fact that the Youth had the ability to directly destroy psychic light clusters instilled a deep sense of fear in Ling Mo.
¡°It¡¯s unfortunate that the psychic zombie puppet can store so little psychic power, and the Tentacles it forms can¡¯t match the true strength of the main body¡ But with the temporary injection from the master ball and the small amount of psychic light cluster left in the puppet, it¡¯s enough to temporarily hold this person here¡¡± Ling Mo thought somewhat regretfully.
This kind of puppet, capable of briefly utilizing psychic power and even showcasing some of his abilities, he called a psychic zombie puppet¡
Currently, these psychic zombie puppets could only be used in conjunction with the master ball, but as long as the master ball could continue its evolution, the power the puppets could disy would only grow stronger¡
¡°When facing multiple enemies, these puppets can y a significant role¡¡±
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Five minutes had already passed¡
¡°Haa¡¡±
In the Corridor, the Youth leaned against the wall and let out a soft breath, turning his head to the side.
He could sense that the opponent was nearby, but he couldn¡¯t pinpoint an exact location.
And whenever he tried to peek orunch a counterattack, the opponent¡¯s strike would appear suddenly.
The attacks were just as unpredictable in direction and inconsistent in frequency¡ No matter where the opponent¡¯s aura surfaced, the attacks could inexplicablye from other directions. Even when the Youth approached the Restroom, psychic power would shoot out from the faucet! ?
And this particr mystery¡ he simply couldn¡¯tprehend how the opponent was achieving it!
As every second ticked by, the Youth¡¯s mood began to grow anxious.
¡°This person is clearly trying to stall me¡ But if I call for reinforcements, there¡¯s no guarantee the opponent won¡¯t use that same superhuman ability again¡¡± He was the only one with a mental ability here, and the environment wasplex enough. If Team Members started turning against each other¡
The Youth felt a bit irritated. Ever since the moment he was ambushed, he hadn¡¯t expected to find himself in such a stalemate. Didn¡¯t that person know that the longer this drags on, the worse it gets for him?
Is he nning to sacrifice himself to allow hispanions to escape? If that¡¯s the case, shouldn¡¯t his attacks be more desperate? The current frustrating ambushes and harassment hardly seemed like the actions of someone in despair¡
Especially during the psychic power shes, the Youth vaguely sensed some of the opponent¡¯s emotions¡
What made him feel like spitting blood was that this person actually seemed very rxed!
In other words, the opponent was practically enjoying it!
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Meanwhile, a few people entered the Corridor, only to be driven back by the Youth. But even so, all the exits on this floor were blocked. Most of the Destruction Team Members didn¡¯t know exactly what was happening, but they had some vague suspicions¡
¡°This guy is really bold, daring to counterattack in this situation?¡±
¡°I don¡¯t know¡ But Vice Captain Xie should be able to catch him, right?¡±
¡°Yeah, Vice Captain Xie looks confident¡¡±
Confident my foot! We haven¡¯t even seen him yet!
Xie Wensu thought angrily¡
The opponent¡¯s superhuman ability was not only elusive, but their speed was also incredibly fast, and their stealth wasparable to a Zombie. Even with his Sensing Ability, Xie Wensu could only vaguely detect the opponent¡¯s presence¡
¡°However, no matter how long you n to drag this out, you won¡¯t have the chance to escape today!¡± Xie Wensu clenched his fist silently and muttered¡
¡°Creak¡¡±
In a corner of the floor, a door was suddenly pushed open gently.
With that slight sound, a figure quickly slipped through the door gap.
¡°Whew! That was close! Almost got discovered by him again!¡±
However, just as the figure quietly shut the door, a clear female voice suddenly came from a corner: ¡°Hello there.¡±
The figure immediately froze, while the owner of the voice slowly emerged from the shadows.
Chewing gum, she stared at the figure and said, ¡°You¡¯re Ling Mo, right? Hmm¡ You¡¯re a bit different than I imagined. For a superhuman with a mental ability, your physical strength is surprisingly robust. No wonder Xie Wensu was fooled by you. He probably didn¡¯t anticipate that you would keep retreating while fighting, did he?¡±
In the dimly lit room, another figure appeared. The woman slung a howitzeruncher over her shoulder and, with a smile, aimed it at the motionless Zombie Puppet: ¡°No matter how fast you are, you can¡¯t be faster than my reaction time. So, what do you say? Want to give it a try?¡±
The Zombie Puppet nced down at her, remaining still.
¡°Amazing! Neither psychic sensing nor the keen sense of a Zombie could detect her at first¡ Only when she spoke did she reveal herself from the darkness. Did she follow me here, or has she been waiting for me all along?¡± Ling Mo pondered, frowning.
As she was speaking, he had already surveyed the room¡¯s structure.
¡°The door behind¡ the door leading to the Inner Room, and a window directly in front¡ three exits¡ She chose this ce to block me, clearly very confident in her abilities.¡±
While Ling Mo¡¯s mind raced, the woman continued, ¡°Seems like you¡¯re not interested in trying, huh? How boring, another cautious type¡¡± She sighed with a hint of disappointment and leaned casually against the wall, seemingly unguarded. ¡°But I¡¯m quite interested in you. What exactly are you trying to aplish by staying here?¡±
The Zombie Puppet remained silent, but hidden in its mind, Ling Mo was observing the woman¡
Suddenly, his pupils contracted slightly, and a strange thought popped into his mind.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
¡°This woman¡ I feel like I¡¯ve seen her somewhere before¡¡±
Chapter 841: Another Kind of Peeping
¡°Let me introduce myself¡ My name is Kaili, Chen Kaili. But at this point, names don¡¯t really matter, do they? Especially after witnessing my parents tear each other apart and devour each other¡¡± Kaili chuckled.
Ling Mo, who was lost in thought, was taken aback. He didn¡¯t expect her to reveal such a secret so easily and with such a tone¡ The woman¡¯sughter sent an inexplicable chill through him¡
¡°Strange, I should be seeing her for the first time, but this feeling¡¡± Ling Mo had a sudden realization. This familiarity wasn¡¯t because of Kaili¡¯s appearance, but because of the aura she exuded¡
Dangerous, cold, with a hint of mockery in her eyes¡ This wasn¡¯t an expression you¡¯d find in ordinary people, but rather in highly intelligent zombies or mutation beasts¡
¡°Is she regarding me as prey¡¡± Ling Mo understood a bit.
Faced with this woman, he felt extremely ufortable, just like when the youth looked at him¡
¡°Still not talking? Aren¡¯t you curious why I¡¯m interested in you? Hmm¡ how should I put it, initially it was because the captain and Chief of Staff Wang were very curious about you. But now, it¡¯s because you dared to stay here alone. Futile struggles can be quite amusing, don¡¯t you think?¡± Kaili asked with a smile.
The Zombie Puppet moved its lips and spoke with some difficulty, ¡°Why¡ are you curious about me?¡±
¡°Don¡¯t you know?¡ I think you remember having dealt with us before, right?¡±¡°Mm¡¡± The Zombie Puppet nodded slightly.
Kaili reached out to y with her hair, twirling it lightly. ¡°You¡¯re a very cautious person, but Chief of Staff Wang also has a unique observational skill. The anomalies that others didn¡¯t notice, he saw at a nce¡¡± At this point, Kaili paused for a moment and then said with a sly smile, ¡°Why don¡¯t you take a good guess? If you guess correctly, I¡¯ll let you go.¡±
¡°Heh¡¡± The Zombie Puppet let out a raspy chuckle.
¡°Not guessing? Ah, what a pity¡ In that case, why don¡¯t you y with me for a while?¡±
As soon as Kaili finished speaking, her heel lightly tapped against the wall, and she suddenly shot towards Ling Mo¡¯s Zombie Puppet like a cannonball.
To Ling Mo¡¯s eyes, it was just a blur, and then he saw this woman eerily appear right in front of him¡
¡°So fast!¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s pupils narrowed, and he immediately controlled the Zombie Puppet to leap backward.
Kailinded with a slight smile and, without hesitation, raised her hand towards the Zombie Puppet¡¯s neck.
¡°Nice dodge, but just dodging won¡¯t help you¡¡±
Ling Mo frowned. Although Kaili¡¯s movements were silent and appeared not to carry much force, a strong sense of danger enveloped his mind as her arm swung towards him.
He quickly lifted his leg to kick Kaili¡¯s stomach, but the woman swiftly grabbed his leg with her other hand, using the momentum to press herself against the Zombie Puppet.
In what seemed like a coquettish movey a terrifying murderous intent-unbeknownst to him, a dagger had appeared in her hand, swiftly driving towards the Zombie Puppet¡¯s heart.
¡°Now¡ you can¡¯t dodge this.¡± Kaili whispered with a smile.
¡°It¡¯s true I can¡¯t dodge, but¡¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s expression remained unchanged, his head hung low, eyelids drooping to hide the Zombie Puppet¡¯s eyes. When he saw Kaili moving closer, the glint of a de following her movement, not only did he not try to evade, but he also reached out to embrace Kaili¡¯s slender waist. ?
¡°Hmm?¡± Kaili was momentarily taken aback, unable to adjust her actions in time under these circumstances.
¡°Have you given up resisting?¡± Kaili chuckled softly, her hand moving even faster.
Pfft!
As the de plunged into the flesh, Ling Mo immediately controlled the Zombie Puppet to jolt.
The dagger, which was about to prate the heart, angled slightly, yet the de still pierced deeply into the Zombie Puppet¡¯s body.
Meanwhile, the remaining arm of the Zombie Puppet wrapped around Kaili and then forcefully punched out.
Bang!
Kaili¡¯s petite body flew backward, crashing heavily onto the floor.
However, just before hitting the ground, she managed to thrust theuncher in her hand towards the ground, and with a sharp screeching sound, she barely stabilized herself.
Clutching her painfully aching stomach, Kaili vomited a mouthful of blood and looked incredulously at the Zombie Puppet.
Her gaze fixed on the Zombie Puppet¡¯s chest, where only the dagger¡¯s handle remained¡
Yet, the Zombie Puppet remained motionless, slowly retracting its fist, its head still eerily bowed¡
¡°Do you have a death wish?¡± Kaili couldn¡¯t help but ask.
She slowly pushed herself up, her facial expression gradually changing.
Soon, an excited smile appeared on her face. She extended her tongue to lick the blood off her lips and said, ¡°I was wrong earlier, you¡¯re actually quite interesting¡ I¡¯ve never seen such a fighting style before.¡± She nced out of the corner of her eye towards the door and said, ¡°He¡¯s caught up, looks like he¡¯s found you.¡±
At the same time, a surge of mental energy burst through the door, directly attacking the Zombie Puppet¡¯s psychic light cluster.
¡°You¡¯re an intriguing prey. I assume yourpanions are also interesting, right? But don¡¯t worry, after dealing with you, we¡¯ll track them down and hunt them one by one¡¡±
Kaili swiftly drew a pistol, but before she could pull the trigger, the Zombie Puppet suddenly let out a low roar, charging towards the window.
Kaili quickly followed suit, keeping the gun aimed at the Zombie Puppet.
Rat-tat-tat¡ As gunfire erupted, the Zombie Puppet¡¯s body jerked a few times.
However, his steps did not falter, and he quickly reached the window and leapt out.
At the moment hended on the sill, the Zombie Puppet forcefully twisted his body, and a Dark Shadow was flung out, hurtling back into the room.
¡°Trying to escape? Huh, what is this¡¡±
Kaili¡¯s expression suddenly changed, and at the same time, the Youth kicked the door open.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
¡°Fall back!¡±
Kaili shouted as she leapt backward, colliding with the Youth and pushing both of them out the door.
At the same time, she hooked the door with her foot, mming it shut with a ¡°bang.¡±
¡°Boom!¡±
With a loud explosion, the entire floor seemed to quiver.
The Team Members stationed at the entrance looked into the Corridor in astonishment, and even the guards on the street took a few steps back in rm.
Thud!
The Zombie Puppet hit the ground, then struggled to its feet.
It spat out a mouthful of bloody froth and looked up at the shards of ss cascading down from above.
Arge amount of ck smoke billowed from the window, with debris carried out by the shockwave, scattering in all directions.
¡°Exploded within two seconds¡ the power seems adequate¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself.
This Zombie Puppet was already severely injured, but what oozed from the bullet holes wasn¡¯t blood, it was ck mucus¡
¡°Injury triggered the virus, elerating physical copse¡ That psychic power shock just now nearly severed my psychic link¡ Luckily, the Zombie Puppet doesn¡¯t have a psychic light cluster, so most of the attack missed, not unleashing its full potential.¡± The Zombie Puppet wobbled again, casting a nce at the window, ¡°I wanted to find a better opportunity, but given the situation, this was all I could manage¡ unfortunately¡¡±
Before falling, Ling Mo had seen the open door and Kaili retreating¡ Given her reflexes and skills, she likely wasn¡¯t killed by the st¡
But managing to preserve the Zombie Puppet was already an achievement, and Ling Mo hadn¡¯t expected to eliminate them with just one surprise attack¡ If it were that easy, Falcon¡¯s elite wouldn¡¯t be so weak¡
Seeing the body on the brink ofplete destruction, Ling Mo controlled the Zombie Puppet to muster itsst bit of strength and quickly disappeared along the edge of the wall¡
¡°Cough, cough¡¡±
Amidst the swirling dust, Kaili pushed away the security door that had fallen on her.
She clutched the howitzeruncher to protect her body, but despite that, she couldn¡¯t help but cough due to the tumult inside her. As she coughed, she chuckled intermittently, ¡°So powerful! Hahaha, this person is indeed interesting!¡±
The Youth also got up, swinging his arms, his face grim as he stared straight at the window inside.
¡°Ling Mo¡¡± The Youth clenched his fists tightly, simmering in anger for a moment before suddenly turning to re at Kaili, ¡°Since you caught up to him, why didn¡¯t you signal me immediately? And why didn¡¯t you go all out from the start? I¡¯ve told you, this is a mission¡¡±
Kaili spat out another mouthful of bloody froth, leaned against the wall, andughed, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect him to be so resilient¡ Besides, don¡¯t you find it more exciting this way? A wounded beast escaping will eventually lead the hunters to other prey¡ Just hope he doesn¡¯t die on the way, or the mission would fail, right?¡±
The Youth fumed, ¡°If this fails, you know how I¡¯ll Report¡¡±
Swoosh!
Kaili suddenly vanished from her spot, and in the blink of an eye, a pair of hands appeared on the Youth¡¯s neck from behind.
¡°Report however you want, but for now, you can¡¯t interfere with my hunt,¡± Kaili said coldly, standing on tiptoe as she whispered into the Youth¡¯s ear.
As soon as she finished speaking, she swiftly leapt back two steps, widening the distance between them.
¡°Tsk, tsk, don¡¯t try attacking me¡¡± Kaili¡¯s face still wore a smile, but her eyes narrowed dangerously, ¡°I don¡¯t like your Superpower of peeking into others¡¯ thoughts¡ it makes me want to kill¡¡±
She nced at the Youth¡¯s shoulder and took a delighted breath in, ¡°If I were you, I¡¯d take care of that wound first¡¡±
Chapter 842: Unexpected Contact
¡°Plop!¡±
As a Red Glimmer shot over, Ling Mo immediately reached out to catch the master ball.
This small object came so quickly that apart from Ye Lian and the three girls, who seemed to sense it and looked over, no one else noticed it.
¡°Have they been held up?¡± Ye Lian and the others exchanged nces before Xia Na stepped back a few paces and asked Ling-Ge, ¡°By the looks of it, you don¡¯t seem to have it easy either, Ling-Ge¡¡±
Her eye subtly shed red, and her voice lowered significantly, ¡°The psychic fluctuation just now was quite unusual¡¡±
¡°Not too bad,¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but give a wry smile. Although there was no pain, the experience of ¡°being stabbed in the heart¡± and then ¡°being riddled with bullets¡± was indeed not normal¡ However, the only attack that truly affected his main body was the youth¡¯s.
¡°As for holding them up¡ judging by the situation, they should be dyed for another five or six minutes, and with the inevitable search around, it might ultimately take them around ten minutes¡¡± Ling Mo calcted silently and then spoke.
Li Yalin turned back and started counting on her fingers, ¡°So that means¡ we¡¯ve dyed them for about¡ hmm¡¡±
¡°Over twenty minutes,¡± Ye Lian chimed in.But noticing Ling Mo¡¯s gaze, Ye Lian quickly pursed her lips, her big eyes turning away as she mumbled softly, ¡°I¡ was just guessing¡¡±
¡°Not wrong at all. Ye Lian, you¡¯re doing calctions now?¡± Ling Mo smiled and then turned tofort the conflicted Li Yalin, ¡°Yalin, take your time¡¡±
¡°Yes, this is kindergarten level knowledge, with Yalin¡¯s intelligence, she¡¯ll grasp it quickly!¡± Xia Na also encouraged.
¡°Hey, that¡¯s notforting at all¡¡± Ling Mo raised his hand and gently tapped Xia Na on the head.
Xia Na gave an ¡°ah¡± after being tapped, then red at Ling Mo with grievance while holding her head. With a light hum, she quickened her pace and ran ahead, ¡°Terrible human¡¡±
Their conversation was not heard by others, but seeing the light expression on Ling Mo¡¯s face, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
¡°Can we slow down a bit? Sigh¡ my old bones are about to fall apart¡¡± Old Lan sighed. After days of rushing around and barely getting three days to rest, they encountered this trouble again¡
¡°But I¡¯m holding you up!¡± Lan Lan retorted angrily.
¡°Is this how you talk to your father? I don¡¯t remember teaching you this way!¡± Old Lan said in a pained tone.
¡°That¡¯s because¡ you never taught me anything!¡± Lan Lan replied, rolling her eyes.
¡°This man¡ how on earth does he manage it¡¡± Zhang Chenghui remarked in astonishment, then couldn¡¯t help but wail inwardly, ¡°This is it, I¡¯m done for! Fleeing from Falcon isn¡¯t a big deal, as long as I have a ce to eat. But following them¡¡± He looked at Ling Mo¡¯s back with a troubled expression and thought secretly, ¡°You can¡¯t even protect yourself, why are you capturing captives¡¡±
He wasn¡¯t very confident that Ling Mo and the rest could escape, given the overwhelming difference in numbers andbat power¡
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A few minutester, when Ling Mo and the others reached Xu Shuhan¡¯s location, Mu Chen and the others were already waiting there.
¡°Are you guys okay?¡± Wang Lin ran up with a curved knife, ncing at Ling Mo while inadvertently sweeping her eyes over Xia Na. But when Xia Na looked back at her, Wang Lin immediately averted her gaze.
Then the two girls simultaneously lifted their chins, gave a light snort with their noses, and muttered defiantly, ¡°Tch¡¡±
¡°We¡¯re fine, and I¡¯ve also got some understanding of their strength,¡± Ling Mo said with a helpless nce at them.
Old Zheng remained silent for a moment, rubbing his dark circles, and asked, ¡°I don¡¯t know how you managed it, but since you understand, tell us in advance. They¡¯ll catch up sooner orter, and knowing more gives us a better chance.¡±
¡°Fortunately, I¡¯ve managed to buy us some time, so let me exin briefly,¡± Ling Mo said, but then suddenly shifted focus, turning his gaze to Mu Chen. ¡°But before that, there¡¯s another matter I need to discuss.¡±
¡°Something else?¡±
Everyone looked at him in confusion, even Xu Shuhan, standing a short distance away with a mask, nced over.
¡°Well¡ a personal matter.¡± Ling Mo nodded and then walked towards Mu Chen, leaning in to speak softly.
Mu Chen was initially puzzled, but soon furrowed his brow. After pondering for a moment, he gently nodded, ¡°Alright, I understand¡¡±
At this moment, Xu Shuhan stepped forward and suddenly stopped Ling Mo with her hand.
¡°Um¡¡± Xu Shuhan hesitated for a moment, then spoke firmly, ¡°Let me repay you this time. Although¡ although I believe I can help you¡ help them in the future, now is when you need me, right?¡± As she spoke, her gaze, hidden behind the mask, seemed to nce towards Ye Lian and the others.
¡°Uh¡¡± Ling Mo looked at her, surprised.
Xu Shuhan continued, ¡°I have a rough idea of what you¡¯re nning. Don¡¯t worry, I can help.¡±
¡°¡Alright then.¡± Ling Mo finally relented. Leaving this task to Mu Chen alone would indeed be a bit difficult for him¡
However, having a female Zombie apany him might be more than just a simple challenge¡
Seeing Ling Mo agree, Xu Shuhan breathed a sigh of relief and then chuckled softly.
As they passed each other, she murmured, ¡°For some reason, this makes me feel less scared¡¡±n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
¡°Really?¡± Ling Mo wondered, reflecting a thoughtful expression as he watched Xu Shuhan¡¯s back.
¡°What are you still looking at!¡± A small hand suddenly reached from behind and pinched Ling Mo¡¯s waist gently.
¡°Stop messing around, I wasn¡¯t looking at all¡¡±
The early departure of Mu Chen and Xu Shuhan left Old Zheng and the others momentarily startled, but after a moment¡¯s thought, they all tacitly chose not to question it. Old Zheng¡¯s expression even softened slightly, believing that Ling Mo having ns and responses was better than just running away.
¡°Next, let me tell you all about¡¡±
¡°Beep beep beep!¡±
A sudden, urgent ringing startled everyone.
Xia Na looked down at her pocket, then curiously pulled out a Communicator. It was the source of the noise.
¡°This belongs to that sses Man¡¡± Xia Na exined, looking at Ling Mo.
¡°Should we answer it?¡± Old Zheng asked nervously.
In the empty street, the Communicator¡¯s piercing ring captured everyone¡¯s attention.
Ling Mo thought for a moment, then grabbed the Communicator.
¡°Hello?¡±
As soon as the call connected, a voice came through.
Hearing that voice, Ling Mo¡¯s expression froze instantly.
After a couple of seconds of contemtion, Ling Mo spoke with aplicated expression, ¡°Who are you?¡±
There was a pause on the other end, followed by a bitterugh, ¡°So it really is¡ Ling Mo, huh?¡± Without waiting for an answer, the voice continued, ¡°But that¡¯s probably for the best, because¡ you¡¯re the one I was looking for. I say this, and you should be able to figure out who I am, right?¡±
¡°Just get to the point,¡± Ling Mo said coolly. His initial shock was already gone.
The other party seemed a bit surprised but quickly responded, ¡°Ling Mo, can you help me?¡±
¡°That depends on how sincere you can be,¡± Ling Mo replied after a thought. ¡°Since you could track me down using this Communicator, you must be aware of my current situation. If you still want my help in this case, it means you can offer me quite a bit of convenience, right?¡±
There was another pause before the voice on the other end let out a softugh, ¡°You seem to have changed a bit¡ but your guess is correct. However, I can¡¯t do much, as my situation is terrible too. So¡ let¡¯s cut to the chase. This Communicator hasn¡¯t been tapped yet, but it¡¯s only a matter of minutes before it draws attention. We don¡¯t have much time left¡¡±
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Chapter 843: A Special Interview
During the conversation between Ling Mo and the other party, the people around were watching him with shock. However, as bystanders, they couldn¡¯t glean much from the limited responses given by Ling Mo. Among them, Zhang Chenghui, who was standing at the back, was especially anxious. He knew thismunication was from the Falcons, but he didn¡¯t expect Ling Mo to have such connections.
¡°It¡¯s over, it¡¯s over, he hasn¡¯t mentioned the hostage exchange at all¡¡± a sliver of hope in Zhang Chenghui¡¯s heart was slowly diminishing.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Old Zheng also had aplex expression on his face, feeling quite conflicted about Ling Mo. On one hand, he was always thinking about when he could beat this jerk up, but on the other hand, he hoped Ling Mo would demonstrate more strength and more aces up his sleeve. However, as more hints were revealed by Ling Mo, he couldn¡¯t help but feel increasingly uneasy¡
¡°The correct approach is certainly to distance myself from Ling Mo as soon as possible. With this disy of goodwill, at least forming an alliance afterward shouldn¡¯t be an issue¡ But what if I help them out? In that case, it definitely won¡¯t just be a simple alliance¡ Although the Central Region Camp¡¯s main goal is survival, the more people we support, the more resources we need¡¡±
Old Zheng thought with a conflicted expression, ¡°Should I take the gamble?¡±
Momentster, Ling Mo put down themunicator and looked up. Theplex look in his eyes showed that he had gleaned quite a bit of information from the other side.
¡°Who was it?¡± Xia Na was the only one to take the initiative to ask in the silence.
¡°Su Qianrou,¡± Ling Mo replied without any intention of hiding.
¡°It¡¯s her¡¡± Ye Lian and the three girls exchanged nces. With their memory abilities, they could immediately recall her appearance upon hearing her name. However, aside from Xia Na, who seemed contemtive, Ye Lian and Li Yalin quickly lost interest.¡°The Chief of Staff¡¡± Zhang Chenghui was momentarily stunned, forgetting hisints.
¡°It was her!¡± Old Zheng eximed in surprise, a chill running through his heart, ¡°We had consulted with her about cooperation back then!¡±
Wang Lin continued, ¡°Speaking of which, it was also her suggestion for us to head to the Second Camp alone, wasn¡¯t it? Judging by her attitude, she seems to have granted the Second Camp considerable autonomy¡¡±
The group¡¯s reactions varied, and Ling Mo¡¯s gaze toward them was equally diverse.
As Ling Mo nced over, Zhang Chenghui immediately looked down guiltily, while Old Zheng cleared his throat.
¡°The Central Region Camp must have a lot of information, but among these two, Old Zheng knows the most, not Wang Lin¡ Unfortunately, now isn¡¯t the right time to question them. He¡¯s probably waiting to see the final oue before deciding whether to engage in deeper discussions with me¡¡±
Ling Mo thought for a moment, then casually destroyed themunicator and said, ¡°Although we got some help from her, our current predicament won¡¯t be resolved that easily. On the contrary, we¡¯ll need to hasten our departure¡¡± He nudged the pile of debris with his toe and uncovered a small stic box. ¡°This thing might not be so simple; otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have contacted us so quickly¡ Her tone seemed probing, but if she wasn¡¯t quite confident, why would she rashly reach out¡¡±
Ling Mo was somewhat wary of Su Qianrou. Her ability to rise to a senior position within the Falcon indicated that she was not of simple mind. Even with the current circumstances, she managed to remain the Chief of Staff, which testifies to her brilliance.
¡°Probably, her main stakes aren¡¯t ced on me, right? This ispletely differentpared to Yuwen Xuan, that lunatic¡ I¡¯m just not sure how that lunatic is doing now¡¡±
As he turned, a glint of coldness shed through Ling Mo¡¯s eyes: ¡°Coveting the Second Camp, targeting me¡ If you¡¯re so confident, why don¡¯t you try and catch up¡¡±
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¡°This person is still as unwilling as ever to suffer any loss¡¡±
In a high-rise building in A City, Su Qianrou stood on the rooftop, gazing into the distance and murmuring to herself.
Behind her stood a bespectacled girl with a tool chest-like object hanging in front of her. It contained aptop, and several small devices were ced on either side. As Ling Mo destroyed themunicator, the girl suddenly let out an exmation, ¡°Ah! The light dot disappeared!¡±
While speaking, the girl raised her hands and began typing rapidly on the keyboard.
¡°Alright, Li Wei,¡± Su Qianrou adjusted her hair with a wry smile, ¡°He probably already noticed, or rather, given his level of caution, it¡¯s only natural that he would¡¡±
¡°What a pity, we had already hinted for him to stay¡¡± Li Wei sighed, ¡°It wouldn¡¯t have been detrimental to him¡¡±
¡°It¡¯s not about whether it¡¯s detrimental; some people just don¡¯t like being controlled, even indirectly. Kind gestures like this won¡¯t be epted by someone like him. But even so, the offer I made was sincere enough. Even if it doesn¡¯t move him, he has no other options in his current situation¡¡± Su Qianrou mumbled, ¡°But I can¡¯t invest blindly either, much less ce all my bets on him. So consider that Destruction unit an interview¡ If you pass, I might just give you a very important piece of information¡¡±
As she spoke, she gently flicked her wrist, and a card suddenly appeared between her fingers.
One side of the card was printed with an image, while the other side disyed several lines of text. In the dim light, everything appeared somewhat blurred¡
¡°This is something you¡¯ll definitely find interesting¡¡±
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In the wilderness near the abandoned town.
Tall wild grass, standing over a person¡¯s height, hadpletely overtaken the once-fertile fields, even burying some of the original roads. asionally, one could glimpse a few dpidated houses amidst it all, but the walls were already covered with tangled vines. Clumps of dark green weeds sprouted from the wall cracks, and whenever the wind blew, they rustled with a ¡°whimper whimper¡± sound.
¡°It¡¯s surprising how easily we can move through this kind of area¡¡± Old Zheng looked ahead warily. The three girls were effortlessly clearing a path in the wilderness, and as long as the group followed closely and paid a little attention, they wouldn¡¯t be cut by the grass. This level of ability wouldn¡¯t have shocked him if it were daytime¡ but it was nighttime!
To avoid revealing their location, they couldn¡¯t use shlights. With everyone surrounded by tall grass, almost all had lost their sense of direction during the march, and even their vision was bing dull. Yet the three girls seemedpletely unaffected, and Ling Mo appeared to have no trouble either¡
¡°Will they really chase us in here?¡± Lan Lan suddenly asked in a low voice.
Since entering this area, she had involuntarily fallen silent. It¡¯s understandable; traveling through such a terrain could easily foster a deeper sense of fatigue, along with a subtle, pervasive sense of unease that added a psychological burden.
¡°Yes,¡± Ling Mo nodded confidently.
This much was clear from what Kaili had mentioned¡
¡°In that case, we can¡¯t just keep walking like this, right? We don¡¯t even know the current situation at the Second Camp. It¡¯s not feasible to head straight there, especially with unpredictable encounters along the way¡¡± Old Zheng said worriedly. ¡°To be honest, I feel like something around here is watching us¡¡±
¡°Ah! Where, where?!¡± Zhang Chenghui jumped up nervously, looking around.
Xia Na nced back at Old Lan and Zhang Chenghui, then pinched her chin thoughtfully, ¡°That¡¯s definitely not possible¡ These two¡¯s stamina won¡¯t hold for long¡ No, it¡¯s not just them. If we keep walking in the wilderness, everyone except the three of us will struggle to continue¡ Ling-Ge spreading out his psychic power is also quite a burden¡¡±
¡°That¡¯s why this is just another battlefield,¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°What?¡± Wang Lin immediately turned back to ask.
Ling Mo smiled slightly and said, ¡°In a ce like this, we actually have the advantage. Sometimes, having more people can be a burden.¡±
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Chapter 844: Xiao Bai in the Grass
At the edge of the wilderness, a dozen people stood quietly behind a man and a woman. One persony on the ground listening for a while, then suddenly got up, looking uncertain as he said, ¡°It seems they¡¯re inside, but it¡¯s too far for me to be sure¡¡±
¡°No, they definitely went inside,¡± the Youth said with certainty.
His gaze was dark as he looked into the wilderness, and he murmured, ¡°We¡¯ve wasted so much time, and haven¡¯t found any trace of them, not even a corpse. As for them¡ they stalled for time to escape here, didn¡¯t they? Otherwise, running along the main road wouldn¡¯t leave them any chance of sess, and they might even encounter a new Support Team¡ Now they¡¯ve sessfully dyed us, so they¡¯re certainly inside.¡±
The reasoning was frustrating, and as the Youth analyzed, he couldn¡¯t help but get angry. He clenched his fist, producing a ¡°click¡± that everyone around could hear clearly.
At this moment, the only person daring to speak was Kaili. The woman let out a lightugh and said with interest, ¡°We¡¯ve seen plenty of corpses, but they¡¯re all long-dead skeletons¡ The thought that he could still be alive, even in such a condition, makes me¡¡± She licked her lips and lowered her voice, ¡°It makes me a little excited¡¡±
She raised her hand and slowly ran it down from her chin, her fingertips lightly touching her neck, before stopping at her chest. Judging by her heaving chest, even her breathing seemed a bitbored, and along with her half-closed eyes, her whole demeanor was somewhat unsettling.
Several people in the crowd averted their gaze, and those closest to her even took a few steps back.
¡°I¡¯ll keep a close eye on him¡¡± Kaili said, looking excited.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
The Youth didn¡¯t look at her and instead turned his head to say, ¡°Groups of three, the whole Squad will search forward in a fan shape. They¡¯re carrying burdens, so they can¡¯t match us in stamina. However, even if you discover them, do not act rashly! Immediately send a signal! In addition, all Teams must maintain a distance where they can support each other, understood?¡±¡°Understood!¡± everyone responded in unison. Even without the Youth¡¯s reminder, these people wouldn¡¯t act recklessly.
To the Youth, the focus tonight was on being dyed, but for these regr Team Members, the most shocking thing was the death of tworades. And this had been done right under the Youth¡¯s nose¡
¡°Move out!¡± With a wave of the Youth¡¯s arm, the Destruction Team shot forward, quickly disappearing into the wilderness under the cover of night¡
¡°They¡¯reing¡¡± A voice suddenly emerged from the shadows, belonging to Xia Na.
¡°Yeah, from this distance, let¡¯s let them make contact first. As long as we find an opportunity¡¡± Ling Mo crouched behind the grass, speaking in a low voice. But if you listened carefully, you¡¯d notice a subtle simrity between his tone and that of the woman named Kaili¡
One was eagerly anticipating the thrill of the hunt, the other quietly waiting for the moment to strike back¡
¡°Them? Oh¡ I get it,¡± Li Yalin interjected with a smile.
Ye Lian was nowhere to be seen, and several others, including Old Zheng, had also vanished.
¡°At times like this, patience is key¡ but with obstructed vision and a vast area, no matter how cautious or patient you are, these objective factors can lead to numerous ws,¡± Ling Mo mused. ¡°Let¡¯s show them who the real hunting experts are¡¡±
He had barely let out a cold chuckle when Xia Na¡¯s voice came from behind him: ¡°Experts, that¡¯s us, taking advantage of the terrain¡ dealing with mere humans is such a hassle¡¡±
¡°They have weapons¡¡± Ling Mo replied with a pained expression.
¡°Hmph¡¡±
¡°Be careful¡¡±
¡°Got it.¡± Xia Na, holding her Scythe, darted forward, quickly disappearing nearby.
In the wilderness, the distance between the two sides was rapidly closing¡
A three-person Squad was a very reasonable arrangement. It allowed them to observe their surroundings while enhancing each other¡¯s defensive capability, significantly boosting theirbat strength. Even in this setting, the Team Members of the Destruction could maintain basicposure.
They believed that even if Ling Mo and his groupunched a sneak attack, this formation would allow them to withdraw safely.
But this bnce was disrupted with the appearance of a white shadow.
The shadow appeared suddenly, and its positioning was very strategic.
It avoided the Youth, who was in the center, and bypassed Kaili, who was at the front. It emerged just when everyone¡¯s gaze was directed away from their rear¡
¡°MeGu!¡±
With a peculiar roar, the massive white shadow suddenly leapt from the grass and fiercely plunged down from mid-air.
The three Team Members, though vignt of their surroundings, hadn¡¯t expected the attack toe from above, much less anticipated an attack of this nature.
¡°There¡¯s a monster jumping out from the grass!¡±
In the rush, the three could only scatter to avoid it.
However, the capabilities of these three were indeedmendable. Even under such circumstances, they managed to jump out of the white shadow¡¯s range.
¡°That was close¡¡±
One of them was just beginning to feel relieved when his pupils suddenly contracted, and he couldn¡¯t help but shout, ¡°Damn!¡±
The white shadow, still in mid-air, mysteriously expanded in size!
The two Team Members who had been retreating and preparing to counterattack instantly miscalcted, getting swatted aside by a ¡°smack¡± from its ws.
The other had already flipped backwards, only to have the creature¡¯s hind legs kick out like lightning, ¡°thud¡± against the gun he had hastily raised.
As a result, he was sent flying the furthest, crashing into the grass over ten meters away.
It wasn¡¯t until then that the three managed to let out their screams, one after the other.
Another Squad nearby immediately raised their guns, quickly advancing towards them.
Ratatatat!
As the gunfire rang out, the white shadow had already shrunk back, leaping into the grass and vanishing.
¡°What the hell was that thing just now!¡±
A Team Member struggled to get up, his clothes torn to shreds, revealing the bulletproof vest underneath. An unusual flush of blood appeared on his face, and his body swayed involuntarily.
Another flexed all his muscles until he stood up, gradually returning to his normal physique.
¡°Was that a mutation beast? But it didn¡¯t attack Ling Mo and the others in front; instead, it deliberately targeted us¡¡± A Team Member had just said this when his expression changed suddenly. ¡°Where¡¯s Billy?¡±
¡°I think I saw him get knocked away¡¡±
The five of them immediately rushed forward to where Billy had fallen, only to find a long drag mark¡
The trail of blood extending away made all five of them gulp simultaneously, seeing a trace of fear in each other¡¯s eyes.
¡°Billy¡¯s enhancement ability significantly boosts his defensive power, making it hard for anyone to break through. Even encountering Advanced Zombies, he can hold his ground, and he has some self-defense capabilities against mutation beasts¡ but¡¡± One of them said grimly.
Another continued, ¡°From the moment hended, it seemed like we didn¡¯t hear any sound from him¡¡±
Facing the vast wilderness, the five hesitated for a moment and ultimately retreated¡
¡°Tsk¡ I thought at least one or two of them would risk their lives to search the area¡¡±
As they regrouped and withdrew, a petite figure was coldly watching them from within the grass, less than ten meters away.
At her feet, the man named Billy struggled desperately. But his face was pinned down, and his entire body was tightly bound by peculiar silver threads. The more he thrashed, the deeper they cut, while the blood flowing from his body was continuously absorbed by these silver threads¡
¡°ck Silk, drain him dry. We need to deliver this team¡¯s positional map to the Sausage Humans within three minutes¡¡± Yu Shiran stomped down hard again, a muffled ¡°crack¡± followed by a sly smile spreading across her delicate face. ¡°Able to handle Advanced Zombies and ordinary mutation beasts? What a pity, here you face a Leader-Level Zombie and a mutation creature beyond that level¡ Earlier, we couldn¡¯t hold you off, but out here in the wild, you¡¯re nothing more than weak prey¡¡±
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Chapter 845: Counterattack
In the blink of an eye, two hours had passed.
However, for this Destruction team, the time felt excruciatingly long¡
¡°That white shadow keeps jumping out andunching sneak attacks. Although the chances are slim, eventually someone will get suddenly dragged away¡ On this stretch of road, we¡¯ve already lost four team members.¡± A team member walked next to the youth, frowning as he spoke.
He nced back at his gathered but tired-lookingpanions and couldn¡¯t help but quietly ask, ¡°Vice Captain, what should we do? If we keep chasing like this¡¡±
What should we do?
¡°I¡¯d like to know too!¡±
The youth was frustrated, and this frustration only intensified as time went on.
If we chase, the mutation beast would continue to harass us from the side, but if we don¡¯t, it¡¯s hard to swallow this anger.
Moreover, the mutation beast moved too quickly. Based on his psychic probe results, there might be more than one mutation beast around here.Even if he could detect their location, he didn¡¯t dare rashly pursue them, given that their mission wasn¡¯t to strangle monsters¡
Typically, mutation beasts reveal some weaknesses after multiple attacks, no matter what cover they use. But the white shadow lurking in the grass waspletely different. Not only was it adept at choosing the right timing, but it also seemed to see through their intentions. Because of this characteristic, the Destruction team had to set aside their thoughts of eliminating it and instead focus on defense.
Fortunately, a few people had dispersed to the outskirts of the group, including a woman named Kaili.
Each possessed unique skills, and for the moment, they managed to barely hold off the mutation beast.
Yet what made him the most unwilling to ept was the luck! He was sure Ling Mo and his group were ahead, but the mutation beast ignored them and stubbornly locked its target on their team!
¡°It might not just be luck; it could be rted to the secret he¡¯s hiding! If not for that, how could they have escaped?¡± The youth thought through gritted teeth, thenpsed into pondering. ¡°No wonder Chief of Staff Wang values this so much and specifically chose that town without any zombies. It¡¯s really to limit him as much as possible! No, we must capture him. Even if not for Chief of Staff Wang, I¡¯ve got to pry the secret out of him! With my superpower, he can¡¯t hide the truth! The reason he¡¯s survived this long and caused us such trouble during the chase is all thanks to that secret¡ If I could obtain it too, what would there be to fear from zombies¡¡±
The youth¡¯s excitementsted only a few seconds before he bowed his head in frustration.
It¡¯s pointless to think about this if we can¡¯t catch him!
¡°We need toe up with a solution¡¡±
¡°Continue the chase! But first, find a way to move to the road, we can¡¯t stay here any longer.¡± The youth clenched his fist and made his decision.
During the pursuit, they finally decided to back off. Even though it was just a detour, in reality, this meant they had given up on immediately capturing Ling Mo and his group¡ ????¦Â§¦s?
¡°We can¡¯t press too hard; as long as we temporarily avoid these dangers, our advantage will remain,¡± the youth thought to himself.
Controlling his inner desires in such a situation was no easy task for the youth¡
The more dire his team¡¯s situation was, the greater his anticipation grew¡
¡°This is for the best¡¡± The team member breathed a sigh of relief.
He could see the Vice Captain¡¯s frustration, but he preferred this to risking being dragged away¡
¡°Is this the location map¡¡±
From a distance, Ling Mo muttered to himself with his eyes closed before slowly raising his head.
Separated by over a thousand meters of wilderness, Ling Mo could only vaguely sense their presence. However, with ck Silk¡¯s illusion projection, every move the youth and his team made wasid bare to Ling Mo.
Though his probing skills were inferior to this youth, he possessed an unexpected method¡
Unexpected, unguarded-Ling Mo was waiting for the perfect opportunity.
Weakening their strength through surprise attacks and wearing down their patience was just part of Ling Mo¡¯s n.
What he truly aimed to do was¡ counterattack!
¡°Whoosh!¡±
With a faint sound slicing through the air, a slight disturbance emerged from the grass.
¡°Here ites again!¡±
Barely had a team member shouted when a soft ¡°puff¡± sound came from beside him.
As the youth turned his head, a spray of fresh blood sttered across his face.
At the same time, a team member on the outermost edge let out a short cry, but by the time everyone looked over, he had vanished without a trace.
Only Kaili quickly raised her handgun and fired a dozen bullets in the direction where the cry had disappeared.
A few secondster, a dark shadow was suddenly thrown from the grass andnded heavily beside them.
Someone stepped back in panic, and the others only gathered closer after lighting a match with a ¡°snap.¡±
¡°Ah!¡±
In the sh of firelight, a face filled with despair and terror appeared before them. His body was riddled with bullet holes, blood gushing continuously from them, and his body was still twitching slightly.
Kaili slowly lowered her gun, her brow slightly furrowed.
The others couldn¡¯t help but look at her, their expressions a mix of fear and anger¡
Yet what was even more horrifying was another corpse¡
The deceased was none other than the team member who had just been following the youth¡ Noticing this, the youth¡¯s expression turned grim.
The two were less than a meter apart; if the target had been the youth himself instead of the team member¡
¡°There¡¯s room to dodge, but injury is likely! No¡ maybe I couldn¡¯t even dodge at all¡¡± the youth thought coldly.
At the moment he realized what was happening, the team member was already shot.
What¡¯s more, when the anomaly appeared, everyone was on high alert, yet the opponent still managed to hit the target urately¡
What a precise judgment ability!
¡°It¡¯s a sniper bullet,¡± a team member said, crouching down to examine the scene.
¡°Could this¡ just be a coincidence?¡± someone murmured, their eyes filled with fear.
¡°Coordinating with a mutation beast, such a thing¡¡±
The remaining members fell silent. Regardless of how the other side aplished this, it deeply disturbed their spirits.
¡°If only we hadn¡¯t pursued them from the beginning¡¡± a team member began to say, but was immediately silenced by the youth¡¯s fierce re.
The team member¡¯s heart sank, but when he turned his head, he noticed that everyone else wore a simr expression.
The youth gritted his teeth, his anger zing.
¡°Two birds with one stone¡ no, it¡¯s actually three birds with one stone! This not only threatened and intimidated us, but also made most of the team members hesitant¡¡± He looked down at the corpse at his feet and thought, ¡°I don¡¯t know how they achieved all this, but in this wilderness, their view should also be obstructed. But judging by the situation, they might not be able to identify fixed targets, yet they still have basic aiming skills¡¡±
¡°And this corpse¡¡± The youth nced at the team member who had been shot and returned by Kaili. Aside from the bullet holes, there weren¡¯t any visible external injuries. But no matter how you looked at it, the mutation beast wouldn¡¯t likely return its prey¡
This slight suspicion was quickly dismissed by the youth. Even if it¡¯s unusual, it can only be attributed to this mutation beast¡¯s high intelligence¡ There is an eerie simrity between its actions and Ling Mo¡¯s, which is¡ to heighten their fear.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Now they¡¯re stuck-neither advancing nor retreating seems right¡
¡°He hid in here not to escape¡¡± the youth muttered under his breath.
¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Kaili suddenly said.
She smiled as everyone turned to look at her. ¡°The opponent¡¯s intentions are clear. Continuing like this will only keep us on the defensive. No matter how cautious we are, a sniper shot can¡¯t be evaded. Plus, everyone is terrified of being the next target. Waiting like this, to be picked off one by one, is a torment, isn¡¯t it?¡±
¡°So, while a portion of the team continues to advance, we should select a few to go on the hunt¡ Using a decoy to engage in battle is just the right strategy for our current situation, don¡¯t you think?¡±
Chapter 846: The Strange Trap
The crowd fell silent.
It was clear that Kaili was right, but who would stay behind as the decoy, and who would be responsible for the ambush?
Both tasks carried certain risks¡
¡°In that case, the team going for the ambush must act swiftly, so we need to send out our strongest team members¡¡± The youth started to speak, but was interrupted by a dark-skinned man.
He shouted anxiously, ¡°Wait a minute! We can¡¯t just decide like that, can we? No matter how you look at it, staying behind is more dangerous!¡±
¡°Yeah¡¡± someone agreed thoughtfully.
¡°That¡¯s right, the mutation beasts are the biggest threat. Although they have a Sniper on their side, the rest aren¡¯t as much of a threat! At leastpared to the mutation beasts, they are weaker!¡± the dark-skinned man nodded in agreement.
Although the others didn¡¯t speak, they all moved a bit closer to the dark-skinned man.
¡°You guys¡¡± The youth was somewhat angered.But anger aside, he couldn¡¯t force anything.
These team members were different from ordinary people; they all had some survival skills, so they wouldn¡¯t bepletely helpless without Falcon.
With this premise, they naturally wouldn¡¯t risk their lives recklessly.
¡°Phew¡¡±
The youth took a deep breath and suddenly said coldly, ¡°Fine, then all of you can stay behind. I¡¯ll take Kaili and Beifeng, and Gui, youe too.¡±
The two he called stepped forward together, Kaili still smiling, while Beifeng was a man with a somber look. He carried no weapon, and his movements seemed casual, unlike the others who were tense all over.
Thest one to step out was the team member named ¡°Gui,¡± dressed in all ck, his head lowered in silence.
Seeing that the dark-skinned man still wanted to say something, the youth immediately fixed his gaze on him and said, ¡°Or you can take the path we¡¯re taking, but if you can¡¯t bring back Ling Mo, there¡¯s no need for you to return to Falcon.¡±
At this point, the youth¡¯s side had only four people, while the dark-skinned man had eight standing with him.
Although the youth¡¯s side was stronger in terms of skill, in a ce like this, having numbers clearly provided a greater sense of security¡
¡°We¡¯re taking on the risk of being the decoy, which is no less than yours,¡± a Team Member spoke up.
The dark-skinned man nodded in agreement, ¡°That¡¯s right, but we won¡¯t stay here waiting for you. Only when we return to the road will we have the conditions to dy or even confront the mutation beasts.¡±
¡°Alright,¡± the youth nced at him, a hint of a smirk flitting across his eyes.
The dark-skinned man felt a little uneasy under the youth¡¯s gaze, but before he could ponder this feeling, the youth and his group of four had already left¡
As the grass slowly closed behind them, Kaili suddenly turned her head to nce back at the group of eight, smiling, ¡°They¡¯re doomed, aren¡¯t they?¡±
¡°What are you getting at?¡± the youth loosened his cor and calmly retorted.
¡°Without your psychic power, they¡¯repletely exposed to the mutation beasts and Ling Mo. I can¡¯t say about the others, but Ling Mo will definitely seize this opportunity. In other words, his first target isn¡¯t us but therger group¡¡± Kaili continued.
Beifeng raised his hand and cracked his knuckles, speaking in a soft yet sinister tone, ¡°So, they¡¯re the real decoys¡ Taking this chance allows us to swiftly and temporarily approach our target safely¡ But, truth be told, they¡¯re good at assessing the situation. Choosing to hide here means that even if their general location is detected, they can¡¯t be immediately seen with the naked eye. This alone significantly inhibits your probing ability. So, the earlier ambush was essentially just a test¡¡±
The youth snorted softly, saying nothing.
Rather than these ¡°decoys,¡± he was more concerned about Ling Mo.
¡°With just some simple harassment, they sessfully divided our forces¡ But it doesn¡¯t matter, because to take down those decoys, your people will inevitably experience a split as well¡ So that evens things out, right¡¡± the youth murmured, his pupils slightly contracting.
A few minutester, a piercing scream suddenly echoed through the wilderness¡
¡°When there are too many people, differing opinions will arise. Even if he¡¯s only the Vice Captain of the squad, not even the Chief Captain of an entire team could force so many to wait in line to be executed, right¡¡± A shadow slowly stood up in the grass, a strange gleam shing in his eyes, ¡°As for you all, you should be on your way now¡¡±
3 a.m.
Thest scream echoed through the wilderness, while, at the same time, in a deeper part of the thicket¡
Here, the vegetation had mostly turned a ck-red color, with jagged edges seeping a liquid reminiscent of fresh blood, giving the entire area a faintly strange odor. Smelling it a few times, it felt like the scent of blood.
However, within the thicket, the youth and his group of four were staring ahead with peculiar expressions.
There stood a sinister-looking building. Its appearance wasn¡¯t particrly noteworthy, but what really caught their attention was the glimmer of light from the second-floor window. Just as they noticed it, the light quickly disappeared¡
¡°Is this a provocation?¡± Beifeng asked in a low voice.
The youth stared in that direction for a moment, then shook his head, ¡°It¡¯s an illusion. The house is real, but it contains an illusion.¡±
¡°So, this is their prepared battlefield?¡± Kaili licked her lips and asked.
¡°Seems like it¡¡± the youth nodded.
Before he could finish speaking, Kaili had already hoisted theuncher, aiming directly at the house, ¡°Without considering attracting mutation beasts, we couldpletely destroy this ce¡¡±
¡°No¡¡± the youth suddenly said, ¡°We¡¯re already in the illusion.¡±
Beifeng and Kaili simultaneously looked around, then both showed a hint of confusion.
The youth pointed to a de of grass, speaking in a heavy tone, ¡°These des of grass haven¡¯t moved since just now¡ and the wind here seems to havepletely stopped.¡±
¡°So then¡¡±
¡°It¡¯s useless; unless you can burn all this grass, the illusion will remain¡¡± the youth¡¯s expression was somewhat grim, ¡°This time, we can¡¯t just break it by force.¡±
These mutated weeds were very difficult to ignite, and even burning them would require arge amount of fuel-not something a few howitzer rounds could solve.
¡°So we¡¡± The Youth began to speak but suddenly felt a tingling sensation across his scalp.
He slowly raised his head, his face darkening as he looked around.
There was no one¡
Neither Kaili nor Beifeng were anywhere to be seen.
Gui seemed to have vanished into the darkness, and even after a careful probe, there was no trace of him.N?v(el)B\\jnn
In the midst of the absolute silence, there was nothing left around but the boundless weeds and the abandoned farmhouse ahead¡
As his gaze returned to the house, the once-vanished light reappeared at the window. The orange candlelight flickered gently on the ss, and a silhouette gradually emerged¡
It was a female figure mending something, but her head remained lowered, obscuring her facial features¡
¡°Trying to match my psychic power?¡± The Youth slowly propped himself up, causing the grass before him to scatter and leaving a path open.
He gritted his teeth and let out a cold smile, ¡°If you think you¡¯ve got it, give it a shot! Whoever created this illusion has already expended arge amount of energy, leaving them nearly powerless¡ So waiting inside for me, it must be you, Ling Mo¡¡±
After a moment¡¯s hesitation, the Youth slowly approached the building.
As he stepped out of the grass, the scenery around him began to change.
An indistinct ck mist, a deste path leading to the building¡
Not far ahead, a dirty basket appeared, seemingly containing a note¡
A signpost appeared silently, with lines of blood-red writing emerging on it.
¡°Four people have entered the illusion, three will vanish. The remaining person will walk towards death. Anything you see could be a deadly trap¡ Every choice you make might be your final demise.¡±
The Youth stared at the signpost for a moment, then suddenly frowned.
¡°Anguage trap, huh¡¡±
Chapter 847: Reward for the Right Answer
¡°Hmm?¡±
In the grass, Kaili looked around in bewilderment.
The house was gone, and all she could see was a vast expanse of grass.
¡°So it was just a distraction¡¡± Kaili discreetly drew her pistol, a trace of vignce in her eyes, ¡°Their goal was to separate us temporarily¡¡±
She stood motionless, but her body and nerves were already tense.
Kaili was waiting, waiting for the moment their opponent would strike.
¡°Even if the other three encountered the same situation, they wouldn¡¯t panic, especially with the Vice Captain there. He¡¯ll definitely act quickly to break the Illusion¡ The same goes for Gui and Beifeng. So, they can¡¯t pursue the n of defeating us individually. Instead, to maximize the use of the Illusion, they¡¯ll have to choose the most time-efficientbat strategy¡¡±
Kaili¡¯s eyes suddenly brightened as a slight cold smile appeared on her lips: ¡°One-on-one!¡±
At that moment, a peculiar sense of danger suddenly approached.She only managed to nce back out of the corner of her eye while her feet pushed off the ground, leaping forward swiftly.
Mid-air, her body twisted around forcefully, and without hesitation, she raised her gun and pulled the trigger repeatedly.
As the muzzle sh flickered, Kaili was momentarily stunned.
In front of her¡ there was no figure¡
¡°It¡¯s not that there isn¡¯t one-you¡¯re just unable to see it¡¡±
A girl¡¯s voice came from behind, and Kaili immediately sensed a stronger sense of mortal danger than before.
¡°Miscalction? Impossible!¡±
Sensing a sharp edge descending from above, Kaili raised her hand, holding the howitzeruncher above her head.
¡°ng!¡±
With the forceful impact, Kaili let out a muffled groan and fell heavily to the ground.
The moment shended, Kaili¡¯s heart pounded wildly. Without thinking, she rolled to the side, yet pain shot through her leg.
Kaili let out another pained groan, struggling to her feet. With theuncher on her shoulder, a howitzer shot out with a whoosh.
¡°Bang!¡±
A loud explosion erupted in the grass, sending a flurry of dirt and weeds flying.
Kaili ignored her injuries and kept her eyes fixed coldly ahead.
Suddenly, her pupils contracted, and she quickly flipped backward several times, increasing the distance between herself and the cloud of dust.
¡°No one in sight¡ no scent of blood¡ even in such a situation, they managed to dodge unscathed?¡± She nced around cautiously, her body rigid, afraid to move.
¡°Such intense pressure¡ I haven¡¯t even seen them yet, but I can feel them watching me¡ Why? Can all my actions be anticipated?¡±
The yful expression on Kaili¡¯s face had vanished. From the girl¡¯s previous voice, she sensed something more bloodthirsty and cruel than herself. Compared to the girl¡¯s vicious aura, her own murderous intent seemed weak¡
¡°No wonder¡ My demeanor is an external force of presence. A normal person would feel uneasy, even intimidated, thus falling at a disadvantage in a confrontation. But Ling Mo showed no reaction¡ Now it seems he¡¯s already used to it!¡±
¡°When she said I couldn¡¯t see, what exactly is it that I¡¯m not seeing!¡±
In the brief encounter, Kaili¡¯s arm was strained, and a deep gash ran across her calf. Blood had soaked through her foot, quickly pooling beneath her.
This girl¡ is formidable!
Her attack angles and timing weren¡¯t something an ordinary superhuman could achieve.
Kaili had undergone six months of special training with Falcon, and her hand-to-handbat skills were certainly not weak. Yet,pared to this girl¡¯s unpredictablebat style, she was clearly outmatched.
¡°But I can feel you¡¯re still nearby. In that case¡¡±
The mounting pressure made Kaili increasingly agitated. She jerked her hand, raising the muzzle slightly, and her body began to shake violently.
As her figure blurred to one side of the grass, the rapid bursts of gunfire echoed continuously.
In that instant, everywhere around her turned into her firing range, as if bullets were sweeping in from all directions.
¡°Though it¡¯s impossible to truly escape within the Illusion, this might force them out of hiding in the grass. However, moving recklessly could easily lead to identally hitting others hidden in the Illusion, or I might get hit myself¡¡±
Kaili had moved less than a hundred meters when she suddenly felt a gaze from behind.
The sensation of being watched immediately made Kaili feel a sense of danger as a chill washed over her again.
Yet, when she quickly turned around and fired, the figure had disappeared once more!
A cold glint appeared silently from the side, causing Kaili¡¯s hair to stand on end as she instinctually dove forward.
However, in mid-air, a figure suddenly shed and appeared right beside her.
The girl¡¯s long hair swayed as a pair of deep ck eyes stared coldly at Kaili, a bloody smile on her face.
For some reason, Kaili sensed something off with this girl, as if another pair of eyes were watching her through those of the girl.
¡°Ah!¡±
Kaili gasped, but before she could raise her gun, the girl¡¯s hand darted out like lightning.
An invisible sharpness descended from above, causing Kaili¡¯s face to turn white and momentarily darkening her vision.
¡°What kind of Superpower is this?¡±
Though it was just a moment, by the time Kaili regained her senses, her hand gripping the gun was already caught, with the girl¡¯s fingers wedged inside the trigger guard. As Kaili screamed, the girl forcefully pushed her down to the ground.
As Kailinded heavily, a cold glint appeared from behind the girl¡¯s shoulder.
The Scythe was swung, its de tracing a crescent before it plunged unerringly toward Kaili¡¯s chest.
Kaili¡¯s pupils shrank as the girl¡¯s speed and moves left her defenseless. She had thought that her prey was Ling Mo, but Ling Mo hadn¡¯t even considered her a threat¡ Her hand-to-handbat skills and firearms could indeed dominate most superhumans, especially those with mental abilities, but against this girl, she had no chance to fight back¡
¡°You want to kill me? Then let¡¯s die together!¡± Kaili shouted venomously, releasing theuncher in her hand and reaching for her waist. Under normal circumstances, this action would be difficult for her, but as her eyes turned an increasingly intense red, a force even stronger than before surged from her body¡
¡°Hehe, I do have some martial arts training¡ If it¡¯s about speed, you can¡¯t match me. If it¡¯s about strength¡ your current explosive physical power might rival that of a Leader-Level Zombie, but I¡¯m not just a simple leader¡¡±
As the girl¡¯s smile turned icy, Kaili felt a shocking chill run through her heart.
She screamed even more frantically and her hand moved faster.
¡°Swish!¡±
The Scythe elerated as it descended, piercing into Kaili¡¯s chest with a ¡°thump.¡±
The girl didn¡¯t even nce at Kaili¡¯s other hand. One of her eyes turned an eerie blood-red, and behind Kaili, a shadow in the same ominous hue appeared mysteriously.
¡°It¡¯s not that someone seems to be watching you. It¡¯s that Nana has been lurking right behind you the whole time¡ You thought it was one-on-one, but it was actually two against one¡¡±
Xia Na thought to herself with some pride.
In the past, when Nana separated, the remaining ck Na would bepletely influenced by zombie instincts.
This was advantageous for an ordinary zombie, but not for Xia Na.
However, as her mutated ability began to awaken, the connection between Nana and ck Na was bing stronger.
They could separate at will and could also fuse with the main body at any moment.
Although this state couldn¡¯t be maintained for long, the power that could be exerted was entirely different from before.
In the past, Xia Na might not have been able to defeat Kaili so easily. But with the information provided by Ling Mo and her current abilities, she could now unleash not only the power of a Leader-Level Zombie but also exhibit abilities akin to a superhuman with mental abilities!
¡°Even though two against one might seem unfair, I¡¯m not human to begin with! Besides, this woman¡ really annoys me!¡± Xia Na, still with a girl¡¯s temperament, was instantly displeased upon learning that this human woman dared to target Ling Mo.
¡°Trying to steal my prey¡ no, wait, my Mate!¡±
As Xia Na¡¯s eyepletely turned a dazzling blood-red, an indescribable eerie aura emanated from her.
Kaili¡¯s eyes widened in shock, and her movements slowed down significantly.
Her entire body began to tremble involuntarily, and her heart started pounding violently.
The tip of the Scythe hovered dangerously close to her heart, and the only sound echoing in her ears was a relentless thumping.
¡°Thud! Thud!¡±
For the first time, panic washed over Kaili¡¯s features. She moved her lips and struggled to speak, ¡°You¡ you¡¯re not human¡¡±
¡°Correct! And since you got it right, let me give you a reward.¡±
Xia Na smiled gently, kneeling atop Kaili with her long hair cascading down on either side, her eerily enchanting face lowering towards Kaili.
She held the heavy Scythe effortlessly in one hand, keeping it poised at Kaili¡¯s chest. A slight release and the Scythe would pierce through Kaili¡¯s body with ease!n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
¡°The first reward is¡¡±
Xia Na paused for two seconds, seizing the wrist of Kaili¡¯s hand that was preparing to resist, and slowly twisted it in the opposite direction, ¡°Tell me why Falcon is interested in Ling-Ge. Maybe I¡¯ll let you die more swiftly. And don¡¯t even think about lying-heartbeat and psychic power never lie¡¡±
Her fingers pressed against Kaili¡¯s pulse, and she giggled as she spoke.
Chapter 848: Youre Lowering the IQ of the Entire Race
As the youth and others realized the problem, the man named Gui also trembled slightly.
Without even ncing around, he immediately sprinted away into the distance.
But within seconds, a faint figure suddenly blocked his path. A voice with a charming yet cruel tone came from her mouth: ¡°Where do you think you¡¯re running off to?¡±
The moment the figure appeared, Gui felt a surge of electricity explode in his head. He wavered slightly on the spot, and a faint red gleam appeared in his eyes. Simultaneously, four daggers appeared between his fingers. As he lunged forward, two of the daggers spun out, flying straight toward the figure.
At the same time, his silhouette became a blur with rapid movement, leaving several afterimages in ce. Those shadows carried an illusionary quality, making them seem like phantoms.
¡°Swish!¡±
As the two daggers shot towards the target, the ovepping phantoms also lunged forward with their daggers.
¡°Die!¡±
Gui spoke sinctly, in a cold tone, with a fierce chill emanating from his eyes.For the youth to specifically mention him, it was clear this person¡¯sbat strength was not weak.
But unlike other team members, Gui didn¡¯t seem like a warrior; he was more like an assassin.
When he strikes, it¡¯s always a high-explosive, lethal move!
He doesn¡¯t allow the opponent time to understand superpowers, nor does he probe them. He believes in that regard, he¡¯s no different from a zombie.
If he wants to kill, he acts!
As countless shes of des swung down simultaneously, Gui didn¡¯t see blood sttering as expected. Instead, he heard a sharp ¡°ng.¡±
¡°Missed?¡±
Gui¡¯s pupils contracted. Among the numerous phantoms, one immediately detached and quickly retreated.
However, just as hended, a figure suddenly appeared mid-air before him.
This figure appeared agile, with a touch of mischievousness on her beautiful face.
When caught in her gaze, he suddenly felt as if he was facing a predator¡
An icy sensation emanated from the woman, and equally chilling was her action of licking the corner of her mouth.
¡°Will be killed, will be devoured!¡±
The sensation was like suddenly standing in a sealed ss house, with countless venomous snakes slithering below.
His whole body was paralyzed, unable to move, as if even a slight blink would provoke an attack in the next moment¡
¡°No¡¡±
The veins on Gui¡¯s forehead suddenly bulged, his body swayed slightly once again, and more phantoms split off, concealing his main body.
The two daggers eerily flew back towards him, crisscrossing to attack the woman.
¡°Won¡¯t die this time?!¡±
But as the daggers entered the woman¡¯s body, Gui had no time to celebrate.
He still didn¡¯t hear the sound of des piercing flesh, but rather the shing of metal!
The woman¡¯s figure disintegrated instantly, yet a vague chill suddenly crept from behind him.
Though faint, Gui suddenly felt a tightness in his chest and instantly transformed into a phantom, lunging forward.
With countless phantoms, all in ck, he should have the upper hand in this vision-obstructing grasnd¡
Yet, the woman¡¯s body was unexpectedly agile. Missing her ambush, she leaned forward, her arm decisively swinging.
A chill emanated from his waist, and Gui let out a painful groan, stumbling onto the grass.
Wiping his hand over his waist, his face immediately showed an expression of shock.
¡°How could she attack me like this? And¡ how did she identify my main body?! Even if she has a mental ability, it shouldn¡¯t be easy to judge! Not even a Zombie¡ zombies can¡¯t distinguish by scent!¡± Gui continued to move erratically, warily eyeing the woman opposite him.
From the previous encounter, he already noticed that in terms of speed, he couldn¡¯t match this woman.
Even in terms of stamina, he probably couldn¡¯t oust her¡
Li Yalin nced down at the blood on her Snake Kiss. With a slight movement of her elongated body, she effortlessly returned to a standing position.
Her flexibility surpassed those who specialized in gymnastics. With nearly all her bones able to move freely, her muscle suppleness was at an astonishing level.
Physical changes aside, what truly came into y was Li Yalin¡¯s eyes.
Her pupils had a faint amber hue, and from her perspective, she saw a thermal image¡
¡°Who are you?¡±
Being watched by Li Yalin gave Gui an ominous feeling.
Only now could he be certain that the chill he felt earlier came from this woman¡¯s gaze¡
¡°And who are you?¡± Li Yalin paused, then countered.
She wasn¡¯t keen on conversing with humans, so her tone conveyed impatience.
Gui cautiously scanned his surroundings, then replied, ¡°Your superpower is strange, but mine isn¡¯t weak¡¡±
¡°Oh, really?¡± Li Yalin interrupted, saying, ¡°Whether it¡¯s weak or not, we¡¯ll find out after a fight.¡±
Gui paused in surprise; this woman was so audacious!
No¡ not audacious, she sounded very serious!
¡°Hey, hey¡ I just wanted to make you a bit wary¡¡± Gui felt helpless because the one actually wary¡ was him.N?v(el)B\\jnn
¡°Can you see my main body?¡± Gui took a step back, probing with his question.
He thought she would likely try to figure out his superpower, and he could deduce something from her words¡
At the moment, he couldn¡¯t see through her, but this woman could urately strike his main body¡
Knowing oneself but not the enemy, how could he continue fighting?
Li Yalin was somewhat frustrated; this human talked a lot!
If he weren¡¯t so fast, Li Yalin wouldn¡¯t even bother with him.
But after her frustration, Li Yalin¡¯s eyes suddenly lit up.
¡°Right, he¡¯s also a human superhuman! Although he¡¯s different from Ling Mo, practicing with him could be fun!¡±
With this in mind, Li Yalin¡¯s gaze towards Gui suddenly showed a trace of interest.
However, this look made Gui rather uneasy, causing his scalp to tingle.
¡°What¡ what kind of person is this? How can a normal person have such a look in their eyes¡¡±
At this point, Li Yalin finally spoke, ¡°Yes, I can see it.¡±
With the thermal image, the presence of the main body was clear as day.
Li Yalin couldn¡¯t help but feel smug, thinking, this human¡ is so dumb!
¡°Dumber than me even¡ which means my Intelligence must have returned to normal human levels!¡± Li Yalin pondered for a moment, then suddenly frowned at Gui, recalling, ¡°No, Xia Na clearly said I have the intelligence of a kindergarten level¡¡±
Thus, this female Zombie earnestly said to Gui, ¡°You¡¯re dragging down the entire human race¡¯s IQ¡ asking such simple questions.¡±
¡°¡I¡ what the heck!¡± Gui was dumbfounded.
If she wasn¡¯t doing it on purpose, then she was genuinely too naive!
But how could someone with such a simple mindset have such a murderous look in their eyes?
It¡¯s absolutely a paradox!
Yet, these contradictory traits appeared on her without feeling out of ce¡
¡°I¡ I was wrong¡ Can I ask a different question?¡± Gui felt like crying. He could see some caution in this woman, but the more he noticed it, the more he hesitated to act.
That sh nearly cut into his kidney, not only because of the woman¡¯s bizarre body movement but also due to the unusual weapon on her wrist¡ However, without her unique nature, the weapon¡¯s peculiar attributes wouldn¡¯t have been so effectively utilized.
¡°You still want to ask? Well¡ this time, make it a smarter one,¡± Li Yalin said with a frown.
She wasn¡¯t worried about him escaping, and before using him for practice, she didn¡¯t mind exchanging a few more words.
Gui was speechless for a moment, then cautiously asked, ¡°What¡ what is your superpower?¡±
Simplicity is good! Since he couldn¡¯t subtly probe, he might as well ask directly!
¡°Hmm?¡± Without much thought, Li Yalin replied, ¡°I don¡¯t have one. You¡¯re so boring. I¡¯m gonna start fighting now.¡±
As soon as she finished speaking, Li Yalin suddenly blurred, as if another figure stepped out from within her body, creating another Li Yalin in an instant!
What made Gui open his eyes wide in disbelief was that this wasn¡¯t the end!
More versions of Li Yalin continued to step out, and their sole target was him!
¡°No superpower¡ does she really think I have no intelligence? But this¡ how is this simr to my phantom superpower¡¡±
Just as Gui was about to mention that her power seemed simr to his phantom ability, his pupils suddenly contracted.
No, it¡¯s different¡ These figures aren¡¯t blurry; they are identical to the main body!
Just this fact alone makes thempletely different from his power!
A dozen cold eyes locked onto him simultaneously, and Gui¡¯s sense of impending danger intensified to the extreme.
¡°I¡¡±
Before Gui could say anything else, Li Yalin spoke, ¡°Here we go. You¡¯d better run really well, that is, if you can outrun me.¡±
¡°She really does want to mess with me¡¡± A sh of anger crossed Gui¡¯s face.
But soon, his expression turned bitter.
Her speed was just too fast; under these circumstances, could he not run?
¡°It seems there¡¯s no hope for the Vice Captain to help, Ling Mo must be stronger than her, right¡¡± Gui murmured.
Before he could finish, he heard Li Yalin¡¯s dissatisfied voice, ¡°Who are you talking about¡¡±
The next voice came from behind him, ¡°Stronger than me?¡±
¡°Whoosh!¡±
As a de sliced across him, a cold snort sounded from the front again, ¡°He¡¯s never been a match for me, okay!¡±
Gui continuously defended himself and kept sprinting, but countless phantoms appeared around him at unbelievable angles. Within just ten seconds, his body was covered with wounds, and he was drenched in blood.
When Li Yalin shed in front of him again, her amber eyes bore a hint of crimson.
¡°As expected, Ling Mo is still more fun¡¡±
Chapter 849: The Insidious Trap
¡At this moment, on the rooftop of the building, a dark gun barrel was aimed downward.
The confusion in Ye Lian¡¯s eyes hadpletely disappeared. She was staring intently at the bushes below, where a figure was cautiously looking around, moving with astonishing speed¡
¡°Just¡ one shot¡¡± Ye Lian murmured, her pupils contracting with a peculiar intensity¡
At the same time, the Youth¡¯s gaze shifted from the signpost to the basket.
He held onto the piece of paper, his expression fluctuating between emotions.
Momentster, he suddenly threw the paper to the ground angrily, eximing, ¡°What a twisted sense of humor!¡±
If it weren¡¯t for his concerns about Ling Mo, he would have wanted to find the guy creating the Illusion right then and there¡
The message on the paper was simple-
¡°This is the home of humans, and you¡¯ve wanted to devour them for a long time. Right now is an unmissable opportunity, go for it, Big Bad Wolf!¡±¡°Who¡¯s the Big Bad Wolf! Who¡¯s going to cooperate with you! If you want to fight, then fight properly, what¡¯s the point of ying such tricks!¡±
The Youth exhaled deeply, finally calming down.
¡°Stay calm¡ must stay calm¡ otherwise, my psychic fluctuation will be thrown off before I¡¯ve even faced Ling Mo.¡±
He quickly understood the purpose of the Illusion, one being to separate them, and the other specifically targeting him.
These chaotic messages served as an Interference, causing his mind to be unsettled.
But if he didn¡¯t look¡ who knew if Ling Mo was hiding among these ¡°clues¡±?
So the significance of this move was actually quite substantial¡
But this feeling left the Youth extremely frustrated. Being tricked aftering here was something he had anticipated, but he hadn¡¯t expected that Ling Mo wouldn¡¯t show up at all. His fighting spiritnded nowhere, and even his thirst for secrets was forcibly suppressed, leaving no outlet¡
It¡¯s infuriating!
¡°The best way is to first deal with the person constructing the Illusion, but they must be hiding very secretly¡ A less preferable option is to follow their intent, which would quickly lead to Ling Mo, allowing me to deal with him.¡±
Several thoughts shed through the Youth¡¯s mind as he looked uncertainly at the window, thinking, ¡°Although it¡¯s rather mysterious, it¡¯s also a very obvious signal. Are they asking me to go over there?¡±
After thinking for a moment, he reluctantly picked up the basket.
Since he had decided to temporarily go along with things, he couldn¡¯t waste his psychic power on trivial matters¡
With this basket, there would be no need to force his way through¡
However, as soon as he picked up the basket, the Youth had a strange feeling.
¡°Why does it feel¡ a bit sticky?¡±
He paused in his steps, his expression darkening.
He took a deep breath and shook his head vigorously, ¡°Don¡¯t think about it, don¡¯t think about it! Although this basket must be something transformed by the Illusion, there should be many objects with a simr texture¡¡±
But the breath he took in only made the Youth¡¯s expression even more somber.
¡°It smells so bad¡¡±
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As he pushed the door open, a ck hand suddenly reached out from the crack.
The Youth was startled, his psychic power nearly breaking away from the Light Cluster.
However, he quickly regained hisposure and began to contemte the outstretched hand.
After a moment of thought, he handed over the basket.
The hand disappeared after taking the basket, and a couple of secondster, the door creaked open slowly¡
Looking into the dark interior, the Youth showed a hint of hesitation.
¡°I feel like I¡¯m being led by the nose, but if I don¡¯t follow his way, it¡¯s not easy to directly find Ling Mo¡ He must already understand my psychic superpower and is surely on guard¡¡±
With no other choice, the Youth stepped inside.
¡°Boom!¡±
As the door closed, the Youth froze.
A strong psychic fluctuation surged from behind him, apanied by the voice of a little girl.N?v(el)B\\jnn
¡°Sure enough, you were lured in¡¡±
A sh of red flickered at the edge of his vision, while a glint of cold steel quietly approached the back of his neck.
¡°Damn it!¡±
The Youth felt a wave of panic wash over him. Despite his caution, he hadn¡¯t expected the ambush toe so swiftly.
With a press of his finger, a psychic shock burst forth, shattering the cold glint and allowing the Youth to quickly leap several steps to the side.
He warily eyed the shadow in front of him. Apanied by lively footsteps, a bouncing figure gradually appeared before his eyes.
Yet, he wasn¡¯t focusing on the Phantom itself but on the countless blood-colored tentacles emerging from it¡
The psychic power contained within the Phantom wasn¡¯t particrly strong, which confirmed his suspicion that the Illusion¡¯s creator had been excessively drained. However, those tentacles were entirely formed from psychic power, each possessing a certain impact capability.
Moreover, more psychic tentacles kept emerging from the surroundings, swiftly blocking the entrance and exitpletely.
¡°So¡ they just wanted to lure me in!¡±
The Youth¡¯s heart pounded in his chest. It was precisely because of this Illusion that his attention was diverted.
He wasn¡¯t reckless; on the contrary, he was a very cautious person.
But this caution had been invested into dealing with the Illusion, which is why he hadn¡¯t noticed the more straightforward and brutal trap hidden within it.
Insidious! This person was truly insidious!
Withyers of deception, he¡¯d been caught in this trap twice, each time with ruthless precision.
And now he realized this person likely didn¡¯t intend to kill him directly but rather to capture him alive¡
¡°Same goal as mine, but¡ do you really think you can trap me like this?¡±
A vicious look appeared on the Youth¡¯s face as he raised his hand, swiftly moving toward the little girl Phantom.
But as he made his move, hundreds of tentacles surged forward, rushing toward him all at once.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Silent sonic booms echoed one after another, as the psychic power collisions sent ripples across the entire building.
However, these ripples weakened considerably when prating the walls due to the physical barriers.
Otherwise, just the shockwaves alone would cause significant Interference to those without mental ability¡
This was precisely why Ling Mo chose this location!
While he wouldn¡¯t be greatly affected, his mental state was somewhat peculiar.
A few Tentacles remained extended, maintaining a psychic link with Ye Lian and the others.
The Youth¡¯s psychic power had an exceptionally strong impact capability. If caught in its sweep, it was uncertain whether it might lead to the copse of the psychic link.
These Tentacles, after long-term association, had tightly intertwined Ling Mo¡¯s mind with Ye Lian and the others. If the psychic link were to break, they might still control their instincts, but whether their psychic light clusters would be affected was something Ling Mo himself could not be certain about.
To Ling Mo, this was his greatest vulnerability.
And this Youth had the power to attack that vulnerability!
However, after probing initially, the Youth had be somewhat wary of him, and Ling Mo was exploiting that very hesitation.
¡°But even if you trap me here, there¡¯s no way you can take me down with just this bit of psychic power!¡±
The Youth¡¯s psychic power continuously flowed from his fingertips. From his eyes, faint streaks of red began to surface, and with these blood streaks, his mental energy grew increasingly formidable!
The little girl¡¯s figure started to copse, and the surrounding Tentacles began to dissipate bit by bit.
Moreover, as the Youth attacked, his psychic power forcibly merged into these light points.
¡°Reading!¡±
Anything released from a psychic light cluster could not be purely mental energy.
In fact, these Tentacles wouldn¡¯t actively attack him unless they contained the will of the releaser.
The Youth¡¯s superpower had strong invasive qualities. Although he couldn¡¯t devour this energy, he could deeply read the will and memories contained within.
The important secret might not necessarily be in these light points, but there were bound to be clues within them!
¡°Ling Mo, you¡¯d never guess why I¡¯m not afraid of you, would you? I¡¯m not worried about your attacks at all. In fact, I wish you would attack me. The moment you make a move, I can start Reading! Even though you outsmarted me, you couldn¡¯t have known that all of this was actually part of my n¡¡±
The Youth shed a sly smile. From the moment he connected the dots about that secret, the mission had be secondary to him.
Joining Falcon, after all, was essentially about staying alive, wasn¡¯t it?
But if he could obtain this secret, he¡¯d be able to live much better¡
A hundred meters away, pinned to the ground by Xia Na, Kaili struggled and spoke, ¡°That secret is¡ why Ling Mo can safely move in and out of areas teeming with Zombies!¡±
¡°He¡¯s supposedly just a superhuman with a mental ability. Even if he was with you all, facing arge number of Zombies, he shouldn¡¯t be so at ease¡ Once, he made a deal with a Squad from Falcon, helping them acquire some medicine. At first, not many paid attention to this, but Chief of Staff Wang noticed this detail while reviewing records. He even visited that building once, and after returning, he became intensely interested in Ling Mo¡¡±
¡°Every Member who had interacted with Ling Mo was investigated one by one by him. Afterward, he was more convinced than ever that Ling Mo must have something special about him¡ Even if he can¡¯t avoid all the Zombies, being able to evade some would be a huge boon for anyone, right?¡±
Listening to Kaili¡¯s ount, Xia Na showed a moment of contemtion.
¡°Ling-Ge is very cautious, but this Chief of Staff Wang, he¡¯s quite calcting too¡¡±
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Chapter 850: Formatting
¡°What?!¡±
The youth had been confident of his sess, but just a few secondster, his face suddenly changed drastically.
¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±
There wasn¡¯t even a trace of will or memory that could be captured from the mental energy.
This attempt at reading had been aplete waste of effort for the youth.
And just as he realized this, his entire body froze in ce, his hair standing on end.
There was someone behind him¡
These tentacles were just decoys, waiting for the moment he got distracted.
¡°There¡¯s something at the hindbrain¡¡±The youth was utterly stunned, cold sweat continuously breaking out on his forehead and trickling down his cheeks.
Though he didn¡¯t turn around, he could clearly sense that something was aimed at his head¡
¡°Is it psychic power? But it doesn¡¯t seem purely like psychic power¡¡±
As the youth attempted to look behind him, a mild voice immediately sounded: ¡°I suggest you don¡¯t move.¡±
¡°And just because you say so, I shouldn¡¯t move?!¡±
As soon as the other person spoke, the youth abruptly dodged to the side, his psychic power emanating wildly.
However, Ling Mo¡¯s reaction speed was equally astonishing. The youth was swift in his evasion, yet he still felt a sharp pain in his ear, with warm blood trickling down his neck.
¡°Ah!¡±
The youth let out a painful groan, immediately turned, and pointed a finger in front of him.
With this gesture, apanied by psychological suggestion, a vast amount of psychic power surged forth crazily, rushing towards the lean figure standing in the shadows.
¡°I¡¯ll knock you out first!¡± the youth shouted loudly.
Ling Mo¡¯s expression remained unchanged. He pressed his hand to his forehead, and then as if pulling something from his head, extracted it outward.
This action immediately caused the youth to pause, and quickly, the expression on his face turned to one of horror.
¡°Damn!¡±
He had thought Ling Mo had been exhausted by the earlier attack, but to his utter surprise, the tentacle Ling Mo extracted from the psychic light cluster was even thicker than before. The psychic power it contained had reached an astonishing level, and as soon as this tentacle appeared, it branched out into countless fine threads.
It rooted itself at Ling Mo¡¯s brow, appearing like hundreds of blood-red threads barring his front.
As soon as the youth¡¯s psychic power collided with them, it waspletely entangled by these fine threads.
Many tentacles with changing siphon tips unexpectedly emerged from the threads, burrowing deeply into the mental energy and then devouring it wildly.
Behind the threads, Ling Mo watched him calmly, his gaze growing increasingly intense with the devouring.
The youth was utterly stunned, muttering to himself, ¡°This must be a joke¡¡±
He never expected Ling Mo to have the ability to devour psychic power!
And in such a manner!
The youth¡¯s scalp tingled. There were also many psychic tentacles behind him, and Ling Mo stood before him, trapping him invisibly.
Though they were all tentacles, they clearly formed two distinct types. If he weren¡¯t sure there was no third person here, he would doubt if there were two mental ability superhumans attacking him. Besides, even if there were two, how could they possess the same ability?
However, after the initial shock, the corner of the youth¡¯s mouth slightly twisted, revealing a strange, cold smile¡
¡°Wait!¡±
Just then, the youth¡¯s face suddenly turned pale.
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Upon seeing Ling Mo now, though he hadn¡¯t seen his features clearly, the youth immediately reacted.
¡°Amputated arm, injuries¡¡±
But there were no such signs on this person before him!
And Kaili had no reason to deceive him about this!
The youth¡¯s mind reeled, vaguely sensing he might have made a grave mistake¡
¡°Could it be¡ he used hallucinations back then too?¡±
This point puzzled the youth¡
¡°Your turn,¡± Ling Mo said, stepping forward.
¡°Not injured, and able to devour. The advantages I believed I had arepletely gone¡ but killing me won¡¯t be that easy either!¡±
The youth growled fiercely, releasing a surge of psychic power as he pulled out a handgun.
But before he could fire, a sharp pain suddenly radiated from his wrist. He yelled and noticed a psychic tentacle had somehow emerged from beneath his feet. In the haze, he also seemed to catch a red glimmer¡
¡°Ah!¡±
As the gun dropped from the youth¡¯s hand, a suction power specifically targeting psychic power suddenly came from his hindbrain.
Feeling as if his brain matter was about to be sucked out, the youth let out a roar.
As his eyes grew redder, the psychic light cluster in his mind trembled, forcefully pushing back against the suction power.
Yet, at the same time, several tentacles broke through his resistance, piercing his body with a soft thud.
Overwhelmed by intense pain, the youth let out a pained groan. He realized then that Ling Mo¡¯s backup ns were relentless, rendering the question of why Ling Mo wasn¡¯t injured meaningless.
¡°Probe!¡±
The youth staggered back two steps, his psychic power wildly dispersing, rapidly scanning the illusion.
¡°It¡¯s useless. Even if you can use a gun, your physical condition is slightly weaker than mine, so your shooting speed¡ too slow.¡±
Ling Mo had just stepped forward when he suddenly saw the youth step back.
With a ferocious expression, he pped the air, and with a surge of psychic fluctuation, he immediately slipped into it.
Strangely, though it looked like mere air, with his plunge, half of his body abruptly disappeared.
On the half of his face that remained, a vicious look appeared: ¡°You think I can only probe and read? Here¡¯s a big gift for you! Formatting!¡±
With that, he vanishedpletely, his coldughter fading with him: ¡°Let¡¯s see you devour this!¡±
¡°Formatting¡¡±
Ling Mo was about to release another psychic tentacle when he suddenly paused. He sensed that the psychic power he had just devoured was rapidly dissipating. However, instead of merely fading away, this psychic energy was attempting something else-an infection!
It aimed to use this mental energy as a catalyst to attack Ling Mo¡¯s psychic light cluster.
Yet, after a brief fluctuation, the energy reluctantly settled down and became inert.
¡°That was close! Luckily, to ease digestion, I had set this psychic energy aside¡ But this guy¡¯s psychic power is indeed formidable. If you just want to destroy someone¡¯s psychic power without needing to read it, using this ¡®Formatting¡¯ method would work.¡±
Wiping someone¡¯s brain clean is essentially turning them into an idiot¡
¡°It seems that Chief of Staff Wang sent him specifically because of his reading and formatting abilities¡¡± Ling Mo frowned. Despite the youth¡¯s capabilities, he was more concerned about Chief of Staff Wang. The man had resources and a clear, tenacious goal, making him more troublesome than dealing with Niepan.
After all, Ling Mo could infiltrate Niepan, but he couldn¡¯t simply waltz into Falcon¡
¡°No matter, this guy surely has a lot of memories in his head¡¡±
Ling Mo nced at the spot where the youth had vanished, his expression slightly peculiar, ¡°He really does have an impressive probing ability, to find the real door within Old Zheng¡¯s true illusion¡¡±
This method contrasted with how Ling Mo had previously located the door, showing that the youth had a more advanced technique.
¡°But¡ you haven¡¯t even shaken off the master ball, so how could you possibly escape me¡¡±
Ling Mo closed his eyes to concentrate briefly, then took two steps forward, disappearing from the area as well.
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¡°I finally managed to shake him off for now. That bit of energy probably couldn¡¯tpletely format him, but causing some chaos should be no problem. I¡¯ll take this opportunity to break the illusion, and then¡¡±
The youth stumbled into a room, but a voice behind him suddenly spoke, ¡°And then what?¡±
¡°Shit!¡±
Without thinking, he turned around slightly, but his expression had already turned extremely grim.
The string of misjudgments had shaken him deeply, and this was clearly a fatal error¡
¡°Master Ball!¡±
Ling Mo shouted as he unleashed a barrage of psychic tentacles once more.
¡°It¡¯s useless!¡± the youth screamed. With the strength of his psychic power, he believed he could fend off these tentacles¡
His head was also enveloped by psychic power. Whatever this master ball was, it seemed to be the source of that suction power¡
But then he saw Ling Mo¡¯s eyes¡
A sliver of unease from his earlier mistake instantly amplified within him, turning his face pale and causing him to tremble uncontrobly.
As the protectiveyer around his head wavered, a red glimmer darted inside. Simultaneously, the mental energy in front of him shattered, and more tentacles surged out from Ling Mo¡¯s psychic light cluster, enveloping himpletely.
¡°So, this was the backup n¡¡±
The youth¡¯s eyes were filled with confusion, but a moment of rity washed over his mind.
¡°Whew¡¡±
Ling Mo exhaled softly, raising a hand to wipe away the sweat.
Though their encounter had been brief, those two shes had consumed nearly half of his psychic power.
The formatting ability of his opponent had especially caught him off guard.
If it hadn¡¯t been for the psychic power of the sses man still residing in his mind, which prevented him from immediately digesting the youth¡¯s psychic power, he might have found himself in danger. But when facing adversaries with such formidable psychic power, Ling Mo maintained a level of caution and attentiveness, just as he had done with the opportunity he had seized.
Pop, pop, pop!
Over a dozen psychic tentacles pierced through the youth¡¯s body, pinning him against the wall.
With his psychic power immobilized by the master ball, he waspletely unable to resist.
As rity returned to his eyes, thest thing he saw was Ling Mo slowly approaching¡
¡°You¡¡±
As Ling Mo¡¯s hand pressed directly onto his forehead, the youth¡¯s eyes widened in shock.
Chapter 851: A Mistaken Notion
In a narrow alley, a youth with a terrified expression was frantically sprinting forward.
Several zombies followed closely behind, their crazed red eyes fixed on their prey, emitting iprehensible snarls from their mouths.
¡°I don¡¯t want to die! I don¡¯t want to die yet!¡±
The youth was dressed in dirty clothes, his hair messily stered to his face, and his expression filled with despair and fear.
He continuously knocked over the parked electric scooters, but this did little to deter the zombies.
Even the blood-stained bag tightly clenched in his hand was thrown behind him, causing a packet of dry rations to spill out, only to be crushed into crumbs by a zombie¡¯s foot.
¡°Help! Someone help me! I don¡¯t want to be eaten, I really don¡¯t¡¡±
Tears streamed down the youth¡¯s face, and just then, his foot gave way, causing him to stumble and crash heavily to the ground.
Yet he ignored the pain, desperately screaming as he tried to get back up, crawling and stumbling in his panic.¡°Ahhh!¡±
But as soon as he managed to lift himself, a strong force suddenly seized his ankle.
He let out a piercing scream, his hands wing at the ground desperately.
His mind went nk, with only one thought echoing: ¡°No! I don¡¯t want to die!¡±
But during this chaos, he vaguely sensed several hands already touching him¡
¡°I don¡¯t want to die!¡±
With a shout, a surge of psychic power suddenly burst from his mind.
Just as the zombies pounced on him, their bodies jolted abruptly, and their eyes turned vacant¡
¡°Thud!¡±
Several dull thuds sounded, and the youth remained in his struggling posture, while around himy several zombies, as if they had turned into vegetative states¡
The youth¡¯s pupils dted, his body trembling uncontrobly, as he muttered unconsciously, ¡°I don¡¯t want to die¡ I did even that, I really don¡¯t want to die¡¡±
¡°Ah!! Brother, save me! Brother!¡±
From the crack in the door, a hand stretched out, clutching the doorframe tightly.
Behind that was a terrified, pale face-a girl of about fifteen or sixteen, copsing into tears, desperately trying to squeeze through the door crack.
But the door was being forcefully held shut by a youth, who stared wide-eyed at the crack, his entire body seemingly numb.
He wasn¡¯t looking at the girl, but at the figure behind her.
¡°Ah!¡±
The girl let out another heart-wrenching scream, as one of her arms was violently torn off. Despite the pain, her hand still grasped the doorframe with the sheer desire to survive.
The sight of flying blood made the youth shudder, and seeing that figure lunge forward, he almost instinctively mmed the door shut.
The dull sound of crushed fingers followed immediately, apanied by the girl¡¯s hopeless cries¡
¡°I¡ I just¡ I don¡¯t want to die¡¡±
The youth stared nkly at the door, as thin streams of blood seeped slowly through the crack, and the screams behind it gradually faded away.
¡°Boom!¡±
When a loud noise suddenly echoed from the door, the youth couldn¡¯t help but clutch his cor and let out a hysterical scream: ¡°Ahhh!¡±
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¡°I just don¡¯t want to die¡ If I could get Ling Mo¡¯s secret, I wouldn¡¯t have to fear the Zombies anymore¡ But why can¡¯t I get it¡ why¡¡±
¡
Under Ling Mo¡¯s devour, the youth¡¯s eyes showed confusion, and his body began to convulse.
His resistance was gradually diminishing, even weaker than the sses man¡¯s¡
¡°With a strong will to live, and a deep fear of Zombies, these emotionsbined gave him powerful psychic power¡ But because of this, his instinctive resistance is weak. He¡ he¡¯s very guilty.¡±
Ling Mo took a deep breath and whispered, ¡°Because you¡¯re wrong, even if you got the secret, you wouldn¡¯t be able to use it¡ I¡¯m not the same as you, I never gave up, even when she became a Zombie, I never gave up¡¡±
The youth flinched again, and thest bit of resistance vanishedpletely.@@novelbin@@
¡°You didn¡¯t give up¡¡±
A few dayster, Ling Mo and hispanions left the residential building.
Before leaving, Ling Mo left a note behind, with a few drops of his blood on it.
Old Zheng, following behind, asionally nced at Ling Mo with some confusion.
Although it had only been a few days, he vaguely felt that something about Ling Mo was different¡
But he couldn¡¯t pinpoint what the specific difference was.
It wasn¡¯t just him; even someone like Wang Lin, who wasn¡¯t a superhuman with mental ability, had a vague sense of it too.
¡°Ling Mo¡¡±
As they returned to the main road, Old Zheng finally spoke up with aplicated expression, ¡°From now on, I won¡¯t take any action¡¡±
¡°Even if I go back to the Second Camp with you, I can¡¯t get involved in the matters between you and Falcon,¡± Old Zheng said with some hesitation, ¡°I represent the Central Region Camp¡¡±
¡°Yeah,¡± Ling Mo nodded and added, ¡°Anyway, one person can¡¯t change the oue of the battle.¡±
Old Zheng¡¯s conflicted expression immediately vanished: ¡°Do you have to be so blunt? Even if it¡¯s just one person, I¡¯m still representing the Central Region Camp! Do you even understand the significance of that¡¡±
Wang Lin adjusted her hat and said, ¡°I¡¯ll participate anyway.¡±
¡°I too¡¡± Lan Lan began, but then shrugged her shoulders with a pout, ¡°Forget it, I can¡¯t win.¡±
Ling Mo chuckled, ¡°Actually, there¡¯s been a misconception all along.¡±
¡°What do you mean?¡± Wang Lin asked curiously.
Old Zheng paused, also looking at Ling Mo in confusion.
Only Xia Na seemed to have a realization, suddenly showing a strange smile: ¡°Ah, I get it. The mistaken notion is about the word ¡®Falcon¡¯, right?¡±
¡°Falcon¡ Oh, right!¡± Old Zheng said in sudden realization, ¡°Because they were targeting you and the Second Camp, we instinctively thought Falcon was the opponent¡ But in reality¡¡±
¡°In reality, our opponents are just a fraction of Falcon. While they may have some core power in their hands, they don¡¯tpletely represent Falcon,¡± Xia Na continued. ¡°That¡¯s why they resort to tricks, using capture ns instead ofunching a full-scale attack. Even their prepared reinforcements are just half a team. Perhaps this is why the Second Camp hasn¡¯t truly gone to war with them yet.¡±
¡°So, while the situation is severe, it¡¯s not as dire as we imagined,¡± Ling Mo concluded.
These insights were gleaned from the memories of the sses Man and the Youth.
However, beyond this information, his biggest gain was learning about the method to unlock potential¡
¡°Unfortunately, what the youth and his group had wasn¡¯t theplete method. The full version is in the hands of that Chief of Staff Wang. Unlocking potential serves as a way to enhance abilities for superhumans, but for me, it allows me to maximize the virus within my body. This technique might even be useful for Ye Lian and the others¡ The so-called unlocking of potential is essentially stimting the virus within the body through certain methods¡¡±
Ling Mo mused to himself, ¡°He wanted my secret, and I want his¡¡±
¡°What are you nning to do?¡± Wang Lin suddenly asked. ¡°Even if the opponents don¡¯t fully represent Falcon, they still influence most of its actions, right? So aren¡¯t we facing the majority of Falcon?¡±
¡°Well, it¡¯s still just a bird,¡± Li Yalin suddenly interjected.
Her words left everyone momentarily stunned.
But soon enough, everyone couldn¡¯t help but burst intoughter.
¡°That¡¯s right, even though it seems like the gap is huge, I always give it my all. But what about him?¡± Ling Mo also smiled, turning his head to look towards Falcon¡¯s direction, a cold smile gradually appearing on his lips.
Just then, Ye Lian¡¯s soft voice chimed in, ¡°Ling-Ge, you¡¯re¡ looking in the wrong direction.¡±
¡°Uh¡¡±
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Beep beep beep¡
Inside the Second Camp, a man in a suit suddenly sat up from the couch,zily pulling out amunicator.
¡°Hello¡¡±
But as he spoke, his expression changed dramatically.
Over a minuteter, when he put down themunicator, his expression had turnedpletely grim.
¡°Ling Mo¡¡±
Chapter 853: A Special Finishing Move
¡°Captain, everything is normal.¡±
Upon seeing Ling Mo, a Team Member stepped forward and spoke.
The earlier pause of this team leader was nothing noteworthy for these people. The vast area of the Airport is still toorge for a patrol team of a dozen people. Sometimes the team leader leaving the group to scout around alone is quite a normal urrence. Keeping this in mind, Ling Mo didn¡¯t hesitate to make his move.
In the end, it was indeed a gamble that paid off.
Even if they had suspicions, Ling Mo was prepared with a countermeasure.
¡°I just had a sudden urge to pee¡¡±
This technique could indeed be called a killer move¡
This infiltration was rtively easy for Ling Mo.
After anotherp with the patrol team, Ling Mo had a preliminary understanding of the defense here.There are four Watchtowers in the north, south, east, and west, with their searchlights intersecting perfectly, covering the entire area around the Barbed Wire.
Although there was only one Patrol Team, different directions have fixed guards armed and vignt, with the main entrance being heavily fortified.
Despite the Barbed Wire not being electrified, it had many spikes welded onto it, making it difficult to climb for a regr person.
Even zombies would struggle to get over the Barbed Wire, as there¡¯s an extrayer of special protection on both sides.
Following the Patrol Team, Ling Mo found an opportunity to crouch down and gently lift some of the material.
¡°Oil¡ and a lot of Rebar¡ quite a simple yet effective trap.¡±
Ling Mo looked up to assess the surroundings, estimating the width of this trench to be about five meters. With an additional five meters outside the Iron Net, the total width was quite impressive. However, the master ball can easily ovee this distance, and for Senior Zombies like Ye Lian, it would be no challenge.
For this infiltration, Ling Mo hadn¡¯t nned for Old Zheng to participate.
Even Xiao Bai and Yu Shiran had separate tasks in Ling Mo¡¯s n.
No matter how well-crafted the design, without understanding the situation inside the Second Camp, it can¡¯t be fully implemented.
The sses Man and the Youth had little memory of the current state of the Second Camp, but one particr aspect caught Ling Mo¡¯s attention.
Their impression of Yuwen Xuan was quite significant¡
Remembering Yuwen Xuan so clearly while their memories of dealing with him are oddly blurred suggests they¡¯ve been tricked by him. The stark contrast implies they might have consciously chosen to forget that humiliating experience, keeping only the culprit firmly in mind.
Ling Mo sighed inwardly, analyzing earnestly.
Of course, his analysis was mostly spective, tagging these two with a brand of humiliation in the process.
¡°Based on the clues, this analysis is closest to the truth. This means Yuwen Xuan does have some capability for self-preservation. However, the Yuwen Xuan in their impressions differs somewhat from the one I remember¡¡±
This madman has clearly changed in some ways, but it¡¯s hard to determine exactly how without direct contact.
Yet Ling Mo had a vague feeling about it, making his gaze towards the cluster of buildings be peculiar¡
At the Airport entrance, several stern-looking guards stood motionless on either side.
They held guns in their hands, not looking outside the gate, but inside it.
As a group of Youth approached, one of the guards immediately pointed a gun at them.
¡°We need to go to Building No.2,¡± one of the Youth said with a disgruntled tone.
¡°Go for inspection,¡± the guard responded icily, pointing to the side.
There stood a round tform sufficient for one person. As he spoke, he lowered his gun and began walking towards it.
The other guards became alert, their gun barrels uniformly aimed at the group.
The Youth let out a discontented snort but reluctantly moved over to the tform and stood on it.
¡°Body check?¡±
As Ling Mo stepped onto the stairs leading to the main entrance, he saw this scene through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
After the body checks werepleted, the guards finally opened a path, though they still didn¡¯t lower their guns.
Being constantly threatened at gunpoint is unpleasant for anyone, especially for the Youth. When they came out, they ended up face to face with Ling Mo.
Ling Mo, having witnessed the entire process, had no intention of engaging with them. After they emerged, he simply stretched his limbs and calmly headed towards the gate.
Such a level of inspection wouldn¡¯t reveal his peculiarities¡
Unexpectedly, a sudden change urred¡
Just as they passed each other, the Youth suddenly bumped his shoulder into Ling Mo.
His speed was quick, clearly a result of long-term training.
However, Ling Mo¡¯s reflexes were not slow either; just before the collision, he sidestepped slightly.
The Youth nced at him in surprise, then showed a trace of disdain. ¡°Hmph¡¡±
¡°¡¡±
Ling Mo immediately understood much more. These Youth were obviously from the Second Camp. Unable to confront the guards, they wanted to vent their frustration on him¡
¡°In that case, the only way to get information is through the Falcon¡¯s people¡¡±
The guards clearly recognized this team captain. When Ling Mo walked in, they didn¡¯t question or frisk him.
However, after taking a couple of steps, Ling Mo turned to one of the guards and feigned indignation. ¡°Those guys are too arrogant.¡± He casually took a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and handed it to the guard, signaling him to share with the others, ¡°When theye back, give me a little payback, will you?¡±
These cigarettes had to be exchanged for battle trophies, considered quite valuable for the team captain, but Ling Mo was unbothered by using them.
The guards had witnessed the previous scene, so Ling Mo¡¯s sudden gesture, while unexpected, wasn¡¯t entirely surprising.
¡°A prime opportunity stands before me, it can¡¯t be wasted,¡± Ling Mo thought to himself.
The guard was surprised by Ling Mo¡¯s generosity. He hesitated for a moment before epting the cigarettes, then smiled and said, ¡°Alright. But we can¡¯t go overboard with this; it wouldn¡¯t be good to cross the line.¡±
¡°Hey, hey, and you still have the nerve to take them! Can¡¯t you say a bit more?¡± Ling Mo thought to himself, but he maintained a smile on his face. ¡°Of course, of course¡ Actually, I kind of envy you guys. Patrolling is exhausting¡¡±
¡°Envy, my foot! I just saw you pat several strangers¡¯ butts!¡±
Of course, he wouldn¡¯t say that out loud. With his mutated head making his expressions somewhat stiff, no matter what he was thinking, he always appeared serious on the outside¡
The guard, feeling obliged after epting the gift, awkwardly replied, ¡°It¡¯s not too bad. Besides, you¡¯ll probably be on duty soon, right? I guess it won¡¯t be long before it¡¯s your turn. We¡¯re the second batch, after all¡¡±
Someone nearby took a cigarette and tucked it into their shirt pocket, grumbling as they joined the conversation, ¡°What¡¯s there to envy? Didn¡¯t you see those people¡¯s expressions? They¡¯re ungrateful. This is an order from above; it has nothing to do with us. If they¡¯re unhappy, they should talk to their Boss!¡±
¡°Yuwen Xuan doesn¡¯t handle this, does he¡¡± someone else muttered.
¡°Anyway, I hope my shift ends soon¡¡±
But just as they were getting into it, someone impatiently whispered, ¡°Stop chatting, Secretary Yang is over there!¡±
As soon as he spoke, everyone fell silent.
Only Ling Mo¡¯s eyes showed displeasure, but with his stiff facial muscles, he still looked the same¡
¡°Who is Secretary Yang anyway? Just when we were getting to the point, my cigarettes went to waste!¡±
Fortunately, during this brief chat, he picked up quite a few clues.
¡°There are two things I can confirm for now: first, Yuwen Xuan has tacitly approved of Falcon¡¯s actions; second, this kind of blockade and surveince seems to have started not too long ago¡¡±
As Ling Mo pondered this, he turned his head and suddenly met someone¡¯s gaze.
A woman was sitting next to a magazine rack, holding a cup of tea.@@novelbin@@
Ling Mo casually nced around the lobby, only to find that the woman was looking directly at him.
She had long hair, wore a gray business suit, and high heels, sitting with an air of elegance.
However, her gaze made Ling Mo feel a bit uneasy. When he nced back at the group of guards, he quickly realized the woman¡¯s identity.
¡°As expected, she exudes the essence of a secretary from head to toe¡¡± Ling Mo mused.
The woman stared at him for a moment before discreetly looking away.
After pondering for a bit, Ling Mo walked straight through the lobby.
He wasn¡¯t familiar with this team captain¡¯s connections or habits. While he could usually blend in with ordinary people, he risked revealing something in front of someone who knew the captain well.
However¡
¡°Wait a moment,¡± a female voice suddenly called from the side.
¡°Darn it,¡± Ling Mo thought to himself, feeling unlucky. Secretary Yang, who couldmand respect from the ¡°guards,¡± likely held some authority. Why would such a woman actively speak to a team captain?
¡°Could she have some kind of rtionship with this captain? If that¡¯s true, her taste is rather peculiar¡¡±
Ling Mo thought, quickening his pace.
Regardless of the situation, he couldn¡¯t afford too much interaction with this woman!
Especially when his facial muscles were still twitching!
A serious expression wasn¡¯t suited for facing a woman like her!
¡°Wait¡¡±
¡°I have a stomachache!¡± Ling Mo blurted out his excuse, rushing forward.
Secretary Yang, sitting on the sofa, looked at Ling Mo with a puzzled expression. ¡°I could have sworn I sensed something¡¡±
She contemted for a moment, then stood up and slowly followed Ling Mo.
Chapter 854: First Confrontation
Under a ck sky, there lies a citypletely devoid of life.
Many figures wander the deste streets as if devoid of consciousness, slowly roaming and threading through countless obstacles.
Suddenly, they all turn simultaneously in one direction, where a towering skyscraper reaches into the clouds¡
¡°He still isn¡¯ting to find me, huh¡¡±
A murmuring voice rises in the darkness, apanied by countless blood-red threads swaying gently.
In the dark, these threads seem to contain a kind of luster, giving off a chilling aura with every movement.
At the end of each thread, there are figures connected¡
These figures, with their eyes tightly shut, each have a thread tied to their Hindbrain.
With each utterance of that indifferent voice, the figures shudder slightly.Most chilling of all, the figures are all female, and there is a significant difference between the figures on each floor.
¡°He¡¯s still noting¡¡±
As the voice speaks again, a figure on the seventh floor suddenly trembles.
¡°Why won¡¯t hee¡¡±
This figure slowly opens her eyes, revealing a pair of blood-red eyes that are vacant and doll-like.
¡°Well¡ I¡¯lle to you then¡¡±
Finally, a hint of emotion emerges in the voice, and as she finishes speaking, the lifeless mascot gently falls from mid-air.
The red threads snap, and the mascot remains motionless, swaying slightly.
The click-click of light sounds emanate from all over her body, and the broken thread eerily retracts back into her Hindbrain.
As the threadpletely disappears into her Hair, a cruel glint appears in the mascot¡¯s eyes.
¡°Seek¡¡±
The mascot rasps out a few words, then turns her head mechanically: ¡°Seek¡¡±
Back on the streets, all the figures slowly divert their gazes.
However, some of them turn their attention to nearby buildings. If there were any humans around, they would hear sounds emanating from these buildings¡
¡°Crackle, crackle¡¡±
It¡¯s as if someone is slowly scratching at ss with their nails, or perhaps slowly chewing on something¡
In the night, these buildings emit a terrifying aura that repels any onlookers¡
¡°Hey, are you still waiting there?¡±
Ling Mo had just mbered out of the restroom and was now pressed against a corner of the wall, staring incredulously at the silhouette of a woman hiding around the corner of the corridor.
¡°You¡¯re dressed like an office worker, yet you moonlight as a stalker quite adeptly¡¡± Ling Mo felt somewhat helpless; the woman had been following him for three minutes, forcing him to make an emergency escape. Despite his efforts, she seemed relentless and continued to wait outside the restroom.
¡°Thankfully, there was a window¡ Although climbing out was a bit awkward, it¡¯s better than being followed continuously. Now that I¡¯ve shaken her off, I can focus on gathering intelligence, especially anything concerning Chief of Staff Wang¡¡±
Rubbing his temples, Ling Mo took one more nce at the woman before preparing to walk away.
But as soon as he turned around, he froze in ce.
A sudden, intense sense of danger enveloped him.
¡°How could this be¡¡±
Just as Ling Mo stood there, dumbfounded, a voice spoke up: ¡°What a coincidence.¡±@@novelbin@@
The speaker was none other than Secretary Yang, the woman who had been following him¡
But what stood out was that she was now right in front of Ling Mo, casually arranging her hair with a calm demeanor¡
¡°What coincidence!¡± was the only thought echoing in Ling Mo¡¯s mind.
However, his reaction, observed by Secretary Yang, left her shocked and even confused.
¡°How can he remain so calm? Not just his facial expression, but even his gaze hasn¡¯t changed a bit! Could I have been wrong? Did he not notice me just now? But if he didn¡¯t notice me, why would he sneak away?¡±
Secretary Yang watched the ¡°Captain¡± with aplex expression, trying to decipher something from his face.
But to her disappointment, there was nothing; the Captain appeared entirely proper, not even ncing aside, hisplexion unchanged¡
¡°It¡¯s impossible¡ even my movements can¡¯t elicit a reaction from him?¡± Secretary Yang paused, her hand frozen in the act of tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. ¡°That look in his eyes, it¡¯s just like he¡¯s looking at cabbage¡ I may not be especially beautiful, but the world is short on women right now! And yet, he shows no response at all¡¡±
Her actions were intended only to provoke some emotional response, but¡ there was not even a flicker of change in his demeanor!
However, unbeknownst to the shocked Secretary Yang, Ling Mo had no reaction because he was still dazed!
As for hisck of facial expressions, that was a problem with no solution¡
But Ling Mo quickly regained hisposure, and as he did, he also devised a strategy.
¡°Secretary Yang, you are clever,¡± he said with a nod.
¡°Just call me Yang Mei,¡± she replied, pushing aside her confusion.
¡°Oh, you seem quite reasonable to talk to; a person of quality¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself, though his face remained expressionless; in fact, he couldn¡¯t move it. ¡°Well, I¡¯ll leave you to it then, I must be going¡¡±
That was his strategy: to remain taciturn before the other party could press him further. If she continued to push, he might have to resort to using his ¡°emergency escape¡± tactic again¡ although, that would be a waste of time.
And the longer he dyed, the more mutated his body became, making it uncertain whether the Master Ball couldpletely suppress the look in his eyes¡ In fact, the reason his eyes appeared ck was due to the Master Ball¡¯s tentacles, which had prated his eyes and were continuously absorbing the virus. Should the amount of virus exceed the absorption rate of the Master Ball, his exposure was imminent.
Yang Mei was surprised by Ling Mo¡¯s absolute calmness. She was about to nod in agreement when she suddenly changed her mind, ¡°I have an issue here¡¡±
¡°Oh¡¡± Her words trailed off, but Ling Mo suddenly seemed to understand and began rummaging through his belongings.
This left Yang Mei stunned; she stared at Ling Mo¡¯s actions, unable to help thinking, ¡°I haven¡¯t even said anything yet! What on earth are you trying to do?¡±
A few secondster, she widened her eyes as she focused on what was in Ling Mo¡¯s hands¡
¡°Here, take this,¡± Ling Mo said earnestly.
Yang Mei fell silent, staring nkly at the pack of toilet paper in his hand¡
At first, she wanted to ask what he was doing. But soon enough, she understood his intentions.
The restroom was just down the hall.
¡°But how could he think I came here to ask for toilet paper?! And he handed it over so easily-does he really believe I¡¯d do something that embarrassing? What kind of normal girl would ask a guy for toilet paper?!¡± Yang Mei felt a wave of frustration rise up inside her. And yet, the man in front of her still had that stoic, expressionless face, looking as if he werepletely serious¡
¡°Are you¡ are you seriously gay?!¡±
She finally screamed her spection internally.
Outwardly, though, she managed to restrain herself and said, ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant¡¡±
¡°Oh¡ Got it. I¡¯ll be on my way, then,¡± Ling Mo replied, putting the toilet paper back.
¡°¡¡± Yang Mei was utterly speechless again. A wave of irritation surged within her.
This guy¡ he¡¯s so infuriating!
But Ling Mo couldn¡¯t have cared less. Whether it was this woman from Falcon or even Su Qianrou standing there, his attitude would have been the same. After all, the one being hated¡ was the captain.
¡°Even though it¡¯s just my head that¡¯s mutated, my olfactory system has already been enhanced. But still, all I can detect is that she¡¯s been following me-I can¡¯t figure out how she managed to get behind me just now. And judging by what she just said, she doesn¡¯t seem particrly interested in this captain. In fact, they don¡¯t seem to know each other at all¡ For someone to suddenly develop an interest in a person they don¡¯t care about, there¡¯s got to be something going on¡¡±
As Ling Mo walked away, these thoughts churned quickly in his mind.
That uneasy feeling he¡¯d been getting from her-it was starting to make sense step by step.
¡°She¡¯s observing me¡¡±
As the sentence formed in his mind, Ling Mo moved decisively, striding quickly out of sight.
Yang Mei stayed where she was, watching Ling Mo¡¯s retreating figure with an exasperated expression. After a moment, she finally picked up hermunicator.
¡°Who¡¯s on patrol today?¡±
Chapter 855: Nail
Pointing to the Heart
As he walked, Ling Mo had already controlled the captain to reach the third floor.
After temporarily shaking off Yang Mei with a pack of toilet paper, he immediately increased his speed significantly.
Judging by the results, the next time that womanes around, it might not be so easy to deal with¡
ording to his spection, there shouldn¡¯t be too many Falcon members left in this building, and they are probably divided into two types of people.
One type is like Yang Mei, with eerie strength and a certain threat level. The other type is like the captain, who can basically be called ¡°cannon fodder
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.¡± Using cannon fodder as a cover to imnt truly effective nails is Falcon¡¯s open approach.
Even he could see through this situation, let alone the Second Camp caught in the vortex.Even if they¡¯re forced to ept Falcon¡¯s methods for now, given Yuwen Xuan¡¯s personality, he wouldn¡¯t agree to too many nails being nted in his territory.
So there may be a lot of cannon fodder here, but there definitely aren¡¯t many nails like Yang Mei.
After this analysis, Ling Mo¡¯s mood instantly calmed down.
¡°Although I don¡¯t know how that voyeur figured out the problem, I¡¯m certain that she¡¯s just in the suspicion and testing phase now. It¡¯s unlikely she¡¯d do anything to me¡ It¡¯s really troublesome, just got here and already being targeted¡¡± Ling Mo mused to himself.
With this in mind, the possibility of expecting these Falcons to be careless is also not high¡
¡°On the flip side, if they can maintain this bnce, it shows the situation hasn¡¯t deteriorated to the point of an all-out fight¡¡±
As Ling Mo walked down the corridor, he began searching ¡°himself.¡±@@novelbin@@
He originally considered himself as an intelligence agent, but now it seems he must also have some self-defense skills.
However, his real backup n wasn¡¯t this, but the master ball hidden in his hat¡
¡°But if I can avoid using it, I should. Rattling the snake could lead to decreased effectiveness the next time I use it¡¡±
Though the captain is merely cannon fodder, his equipment is quiteplete.
Besides a pack of cigarettes used to build rapport, he also had a tactical dagger, a pistol, and two magazines.
Generally, the sight of a gun brings joy to survivors, but Ling Mo instantly fell silent.
A few secondster, he gripped the gun tightly and shouted in his heart, ¡°What use is this?!¡±
He then nced at the narrow corridor¡ ¡°Firing recklessly in a ce like this might just end up getting myself killed¡¡±
Shooting talent is truly a weakness, and apart from shooting, this captain¡¯s strength lies mostly in his obviously well-trained, strong physique.
¡°Stillckingpared to amon zombie, but barely can keep pace with my nerve reaction speed.¡±
Ling Mo decided to tuck the dagger into his sleeve, so with a slight shake, he could have it in his hand.
After preparing, Ling Mo slowly edged along the corridor, keeping up his poker face as he turned a corner.
¡°Stop!¡± Two guards blocked his path.
These two were dressed simrly to the captain, only missing an epaulet.
At first nce, Ling Mo judged them.
Cannon fodder¡
¡°Is there a problem?¡± one of them asked coldly, his hand resting warningly on his waist.
After all, they were Falcon members, so they treated Ling Mo somewhat more kindly, not brandishing guns at him immediately.
Ling Mo looked past him into the distance; he could sense the presence of a considerable number of humans, hence why he tried his luck here.
But now it seemed getting close to those presences wasn¡¯t such an easy task.
¡°Yang Mei is alone, but unfortunately, this captain couldn¡¯t possibly take her down¡¡±
Ling Mo felt a little downcast, then suddenly spoke, ¡°I have a report.¡±
Yes, that¡¯s it!
From any angle, this line is wless!
With some luck, he could be taken to the captain¡¯s superior.
Even if he¡¯s unlucky and in the wrong ce, at worst he¡¯ll just be sent back.
¡°Do you really think you can report over our heads? Get back right now, or I won¡¯t be polite¡¡± and so on.
Perhaps from their conversation, he might directly catch some information about the superior¡¯s location!
¡°Yang Mei is at the secretary level, and I can¡¯t take her on¡ But surely I can handle someone at the chief captain level!¡± Ling Mo thought to himself.
Sure enough, the two guards exchanged nces and released their hands from their guns.
The one who spoke earlier seemed much more rxed and, standing aside, said, ¡°Go on, and remember not to wander aimlessly.¡± With that, his eyes darted to one of the doors.
Ling Mo had been observing their actions closely and immediately followed his gaze.
It¡¯s that room!
Even if it isn¡¯t, he has ways to adapt¡
At least he¡¯s in now!
Feeling pleased, Ling Mo nodded to the two guards and walked into the corridor without a side nce.
¡°Wait!¡±
Just then, the other guard¡¯s voice called from behind.
Ling Mo paused, slowly turning his head, maintaining his usual calm expression as he asked, ¡°Is there anything else?¡±
The guard waved his hand: ¡°Next time, don¡¯te sote, follow the rules.¡±
Ah, that¡¯s it! Ling Mo instantly understood the reason they had stopped him earlier¡
The subtext being: everyone¡¯s off work, what are you doing here now?
However, his serious ¡°expression¡± and all-purpose line earned him a chance to enter¡
These two were good people!
Ling Mo gave them a grateful look and walked straight to the designated room.
Along the way, he passed two rooms and sensed the presence of about three humans¡
¡°Two people at most per room, doing the math¡¡±
Ling Mo calcted silently and concluded, ¡°Around ten people¡ this number is likely Yuwen Xuan¡¯s limit.¡±
¡°Here¡ there¡¯s only one person!¡±
Standing in front of the door, Ling Mo took a subtle sniff, the corners of his mouth twitching slightly.
Just one person, great¡
¡°Knock, knock!¡±
As he knocked on the door, a somewhat weary voice came from inside: ¡°Come in¡¡±
Ling Mo reached for the doorknob, a barely noticeable hint of red shing in his eyes¡
¡°Damn!¡±
In the wilderness, Ling Mo¡¯s main body suddenly clutched his chest.
His vision seemed to blur for a moment, and his heart began to race.
It felt as if an invisible hand had silently appeared inside his chest and gently squeezed his heart¡
Despite the intense beating, there was an eerie heaviness.
In his daze, Ling Mo thought he heard a sound in his ears, theughter of a little girl.
Theughter was filled with coldness and bloodlust, and just by hearing it, one could almost see countless shattered corpses and blood sttered everywhere¡
¡°Hee hee.¡±
The sound came too suddenly, yet it was so clear¡
Ling Mo slowly opened his eyes and took a couple of deep breaths.
Spider Queen¡
¡°But I¡¯ve been suppressing it for so long, why now all of a sudden¡¡±
A faint sense of unease quietly emerged, and Ling Mo looked up at the shadowy figures around him, his eyes widening suddenly.
¡°I understand now!¡±
Xiao Baizily rolled its dark circles and nced at Ling Mo, muttering, ¡°MeGu¡¡±
Yu Shiran continued to argue with ck Silk, hidden in her mind, constantly changing positions and bickering with ¡°herself¡±¡ but she also suddenly stopped, looking at Ling Mo with curiosity and confusion.
In another patch of grass in the distance, Ye Lian and the three girls, who were watching the airport, suddenly shuddered.
They exchanged nces, and then Ye Lian absentmindedly touched her chest.
Even though it was just a vague sensing, still¡
¡°Could something be happening to Ling-Ge?¡± Xia Na suddenly murmured.
Wang Lin, although showing no reaction, felt her heart skip a beat when she caught sight of Xia Na¡¯s expression.
¡°Did something¡ happen?¡±
Wang Lin turned her head, looking back into the distance.
The endless grass obscured her view, but she could vaguely sense that Ling Mo was somewhere out there¡
Footnote:- Nail(¶¤×Ó):
In this context, a ¡°nail¡± is a strategically ced individual who has significant skill or influence. They are covertly positioned to carry out critical tasks or gather information, often going unnoticed due to their low profile or the distraction provided by others.
- Cannon Fodder(ÅÚ»Ò):
¡°Cannon fodder¡± refers to individuals who are considered expendable in a conflict or situation.
Chapter 856: I Remember Him
Feeling the abnormal heartbeat, Ling Mo reached into his backpack and pulled out a blood sphere.
He had already guessed what was inside him¡
Staring at the blood sphere, Ling Mo¡¯s expression gradually became moreplex¡
¡°Anomaly wouldn¡¯t appear for no reason, and thatughter¡¡±
Wait!
¡°Could she have already done something to me? No, no¡ Even if she did, the anomaly should be with her, right? Even though she¡¯s a spider, her basic structure is still simr to humans, and my body hasn¡¯t gone through any strange alterations, so there shouldn¡¯t be any male seahorse phenomenon¡¡±
Ling Mo wiped off the cold sweat, tightly gripping the blood sphere: ¡°So, does this mean she¡¯s left some kind of mark on me? But if it¡¯s just a mark, why would it make me feel this way?¡±
Momentster, Ling Mo thought with some frustration: ¡°Damn it, just because I used the middle finger death strike on her! Even if she wanted to devote herself to me, I¡¯d ept it, but why does she insist on eating me!¡±@@novelbin@@
¡°Whatever¡ It¡¯s a racial trait, no point in overthinking¡ Although she is the Progenitor, even for her, it would probably consume a lot of energy to bear offspring, so to her, I am her first meal after conceiving¡¡±Up to now, Ling Mo¡¯s biggest headache was undoubtedly this Spider Queen¡
She was a fusion of human and artificially mutated variation zombie, with a virus in her bodyposed of a variety of chaotic elements. Coupled with her strong infection and regeneration abilities, her power only grew stronger with time.
In fact, if she hadn¡¯t provoked him, Ling Mo wouldn¡¯t have actively sought trouble with her, but he hadn¡¯t expected her to be so persistent¡
¡
On a crooked and almost decayed Bus embedded in a wall, a small silhouette suddenly appeared.
This figure stood in the moonlight with a tilted head, holding a zombie whose spine had broken like a sack.
As her hand slowly tightened, the zombie¡¯s body began to wither¡
A few minutester, as she released her grip, a stuttering sentence emerged from her lips.
¡°I¡ am¡ Ste?¡±
She looked nkly into the distance, her limbs moving awkwardly like a mascot: ¡°I remember him¡ remember him¡¡±
¡°Here we go again!¡±
Ling Mo pressed his chest suddenly, his expression turning somewhat serious. ¡°What exactly does she want to do?¡±
¡°There¡¯s no point in overthinking. In this situation, it¡¯s better to quickly figure out the Second Camp¡¯s affairs. People, Zombies¡ neither side is giving us any peace¡¡±
¡
¡°What is it?¡±
Inside the Second Camp, as the door gently closed, Ling Mo took in the entire scene clearly.
The room wasn¡¯trge, and there weren¡¯t many items ced around, except for a hand-drawn 3D map of the Airport hanging on the wall directly in front.
The moment he saw this map, Ling Mo¡¯s pupils slightly contracted.
¡°Even though I¡¯ve stayed here before, I¡¯m really not familiar with its specificyout¡¡±
He only stared at the map for two seconds before shifting his gaze to the other side of the room.
The question came from a figure engrossed in a book. Judging from the build, this person wasn¡¯t particrly burly, but his presence gave Ling Mo a subtle sense of pressure.
¡°Is he one of the nails? Makes sense-someone living in a ce like this probably wouldn¡¯t be mere cannon fodder.¡±
Ling Mo watched him warily, wondering if he could unseat this Captain-level nail¡
¡°Dammit, it¡¯s all because of this mutation speed¡ Why is it always focusing on the brain? No matter how much the brain mutates, it can¡¯t do much-enough already, virus, why don¡¯t you turn your attention to the body¡ This is also the Spider Queen¡¯s fault, I should have let them draw some blood from me from the start¡¡±
He thought to himself, then mysteriously replied, ¡°Tonight, something seems off¡¡±
With his stiff tone, it actually sounded quite convincing¡
¡°The key is, not to say too much! The captain has had quite a few interactions with this person. Even if they¡¯re not taken seriously, over time the other side will definitely sense something¡¡± With this thought, Ling Mo ced his hand on his abdomen.
¡°If the other side senses something wrong, then use that move¡¡±
The chief captain continued to stare at his book, not even lifting his head, and asked, ¡°Oh?¡±
Silence filled the air once again¡
¡°You¡¯re way too calm!¡± Ling Mo, holding back his impatience, waited a while before clenching his fist.
Although essentially just nonsense, Ling Mo¡¯s goal was to elicit something from this person¡¯s words¡
But surprisingly, this person was even more reticent than him!
¡°A chief captain is amazing, huh! Does being a chief captain mean you can act all high and mighty? No choice now, with the mutation only in the head, I can only try to probe further¡¡±
Thinking this, Ling Mo continued to mutter, ¡°Secretary Yang¡¯s expression¡ doesn¡¯t seem too good either.¡±
The chief captain¡¯s hand froze mid-page turn. He raised his eyes to nce at Ling Mo, seemingly showing a hint of inquiry.
This man looked to be in his early thirties, with a very paleplexion, wearing ck-framed sses, and his lips thinly pressed together.
In terms of appearance and demeanor, this chief captain had quite themanding presence¡
¡°But no matter how impressive your demeanor, you¡¯re still just a chief captain!¡±
Ling Mo was exasperated as the other side simply nced at him and then fell silent!
At this rate, let alone getting information, just keeping up the bluff was a mental challenge¡
All the while, the main body was involuntarily pondering the Spider Queen¡¯s matter-multi-tasking with such difficulty!
¡°Should I wait for the trigger?¡±
Ling Mo was somewhat conflicted.
Unseen within his cap, a master ball was striving to extract the virus concentrated in his brain and inject it into his body¡¯s blood vessels¡
¡°I need an opportunity, an opportunity to defeat them in one blow¡¡±
Ling Mo patiently stated, ¡°Inside the Airport, I found a trace¡¡±
These three sentences seemed unrted, yet each hinted at certain clues. With his asional nces behind, anyone could tell he wasn¡¯t able to speak directly!
¡°Invite me closer already! Or just take me to the inner room! Do you have no curiosity at all?¡± Ling Mo¡¯s internal frustration was bubbling beneath his calm exterior.
¡°Snap!¡± The chief captain finally closed his book and asked nonchntly, ¡°Are they acting up again?¡±
¡°Huh?¡± Ling Mo was momentarily taken aback.
Who exactly is ¡°they¡±? Did my random nonsense just identally hit on a core issue? It can¡¯t be that coincidental¡
Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but twitch a bit at the corners of his mouth.
¡°Let Secretary Yang handle it,¡± the chief captain said, about to lean back and continue reading.
¡°Not good!¡± Ling Mo thought, gritting his teeth.
What is ¡°it¡±? And he¡¯s clearly giving me the brush-off¡ If I had known the leader would be this tough to deal with, I would¡¯ve picked someone else¡ Going to the Logistics might have been a decent option¡
But at this point, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t afford to waste more time.
So, he took two steps forward and said seriously, ¡°But Secretary Yang insisted that some words must be conveyed by me directly to you.¡±
The chief captain adjusted his sses and finally sighed, gesturing to the sofa beside him. ¡°Have a seat.¡±
Got it!
As long as I can get close, there¡¯s an opportunity!
The window to act is just a moment!
I have to subdue himpletely before he can shout!
Otherwise, this body will be ruined, and it will put the ce on high alert, making any further actions much more difficult.
But if I rashly attempt to control the chief captain, the risk of exposure would be high.
The familiarity among the nails is definitely greater than with the cannon fodder¡
As Ling Mo approached, he was slowly calming his breathing.
Using this body, which hasn¡¯t fully mutated, to take down an opponent who might be a superhuman¡
When Ling Mo reached the sofa, his gaze was locked onto the chief captain.
He blinked!
This is the moment!
In the split second of a human blink, roughly 0.3 seconds, can this body¡¯s reaction speed keep up?!
¡°Eat my headbutt!¡±
Thest thing the chief captain saw as his eyes opened was a dark shadow closing in on him¡
Its mouth wide open, with a seriously rigid expression on its face¡
¡°No!¡±
Chapter 857: Capturing a Young Woman
¡°Hey, wake up.¡±
Amid a voice calling out, sometimes near and sometimes far, the chief captain slowly opened his eyes.
¡°It hurts¡ Huh? Someone¡¯s calling me? Who¡ Oh right, just now¡ what happened?¡±
The chief captain murmured intermittently.@@novelbin@@
His consciousness seemed still a bit muddled, and his eyes only opened a sliver.
However, in the next second¡
¡°Ah!¡±
With a ssh of cold water hitting his face, the chief captain let out a startled cry.
It wasn¡¯t until the sound was trapped in his mouth that he realized his lips had been taped over¡¡°Awake now?¡± a stiff voice sounded from above.
¡°Darn, no chance¡¡±
The chief captain¡¯s heart skipped a beat, clenching his teeth secretly.
ying dumb¡ that was his first thought upon waking.
Pretend not to be fully awake to buy some time, and gather appropriate Intelligence before engaging in direct conversation¡
That was the only way to seize the initiative the moment he opened his eyes!
The fact that his captors knocked him out but didn¡¯t kill him showed that he still held some value¡
But¡ they were very uncooperative!
¡°Just an ordinary leader, what on earth does he want?¡±
When the chief captain¡¯s eyes fully opened, what he saw was Ling Mo holding a cup of water, staring at him expressionlessly¡
¡°Not good¡¡± A hint of dread shed in the chief captain¡¯s eyes.
Staring down at him, Ling Mo also had a simr thought: ¡°This is going to be tough¡¡±
At this moment, beyond the other person¡¯s line of sight, Ling Mo¡¯s back was constantly writhing.
To seize that fleeting moment, he forcibly concentrated the virus in his upper body¡ which resulted in a variation in his back. If he were outside, Ling Mo wouldn¡¯t be worried about this, but in this setting, any anomaly could lead to ruin¡
And the chief captain captured sessfully before him¡ clearly was not someone who would y by the rules.
Despite being ambushed unexpectedly, he still managed to immediately make the right assessment upon regaining consciousness¡ that level of calmness is not something everyone possesses¡
¡°Originally thought he was just someone who liked to show off, but it turns out he actually has the capability to back it up¡ and moreover¡¡± Ling Mo nced at the clock on the wall, ¡°less than a minute, huh¡ hit by a mutated zombie head-on and only knocked out for such a short time,¡± his gaze returned to the chief captain, ¡°you¡¯re an Enhancement ability superhuman, aren¡¯t you? Too bad, you won¡¯t get the chance to use it. This body isn¡¯t suitable for fighting. Who knows what changes might ur during a battle¡¡±
After thinking for a moment, Ling Mo decisively revealed a dagger.
¡°Let¡¯s have a chat,¡± he said straightforwardly.
¡°So soon!¡± Cold sweat was already dripping from the chief captain¡¯s forehead.
He hadn¡¯t figured it out yet¡ in this situation, knowing nothing is very dangerous.
Is he going to interrogate me? If so, he would probably decide my fate based on my answers¡
¡°Was he bribed by the Second Camp? But if that were the case, his mission should be to stay hidden and wait for the right moment. Coming out like this to capture me would be too reckless, wouldn¡¯t it? Whether he locks me up further or kills me to silence me, it would expose him! So, is his purpose the third one?¡±
¡°The third, bribing me!¡±
¡°I see, that makes sense¡ In that case, I¡¯m probably not in too much danger¡¡±
Swipe!
The de tip suddenly pressed against his forehead, and the intense feeling of imminent danger left the chief captain momentarily stunned.
The acute threat of death paralyzed him, causing cold sweat to stream down incessantly.
¡°Next, I¡¯ll ask some questions. Answer incorrectly, you die. Lie, you die. Take more than a second to answer, you die. Understand?¡± Ling Mo spoke slowly.
He didn¡¯t have time to beat around the bush with this guy¡
¡°I¡¯m in a hurry,¡± Ling Mo added.
The chief captain¡¯s pupils constricted rapidly, seeing a blood mist form out of nowhere before his eyes.
¡°I guessed wrong! From his expression, he doesn¡¯t seem to be joking! He¡¯ll really do it¡ he¡¯ll kill me!¡±
Fear of death is an instinct, especially after reaching his position¡
¡°Tied up¡ and everything on me was taken¡¡±
Feeling the knife tip slowly piercing in, the chief captain¡¯s fear surged to its peak.
¡°Don¡¯t speak? Dead¡ Speak? Might not ensure survival¡¡±
¡°Knock, knock.¡±
A gentle knock on the door suddenly broke the tense atmosphere in the room, escting it to a more critical level.
Both the chief captain and Ling Mo were startled, but their reactions immediately diverged.
¡°At a time like this¡ who could it be!¡± Ling Mo stood up immediately.
The chief captain was initially hopeful, then couldn¡¯t help but wail internally: ¡°He won¡¯t give me a chance to call for help! If there¡¯s any anomaly, he¡¯ll kill me immediately!¡±
The most direct signal was¡ though Ling Mo stood up, the knife tip remained steadily against his forehead, still pressing forward!
¡°Knock, knock!¡±
After the knock came twice more, a voice finally came through.
¡°Captain Cao, are you in there?¡±
Hearing this voice, Ling Mo was momentarily taken aback.
That Secretary Yang!
¡°Can¡¯t shake her off!¡±
He had just used this woman as a decoy, but she didn¡¯t need to return so quickly¡
Even tailing has its limits!
¡°Looks like my biggest mistake today was running into this woman on the way in¡¡± Ling Mo thought in frustration.
ns can¡¯t keep up with changes¡ Ling Mo hadn¡¯t anticipated encountering such a situation before.
¡°She wouldn¡¯te here without reason, and those two guards outside must have informed her of my presence¡ She¡¯s looking for me!¡±
Ling Mo turned to look at the chief captain, then nced at the door.
¡°Continued avoidance won¡¯t solve anything, might as well¡¡±
Outside, Yang Mei stood there with a glimmer in her eyes.
¡°Ye Chao, the patrol team captain on duty¡ normally quite diligent, and nothing out of the ordinary¡ but there¡¯s something about his demeanor that I find unsettling¡ and his behavior before was strange. If there weren¡¯t any issues, he wouldn¡¯t have slipped away from the restroom¡ too bad he managed to give me the slip with some trick. The question now is, what did hee here for?¡±
Just as she thought of this, a voice suddenly came from inside the room.
¡°Come in.¡±
At the same time, the door clicked and slowly opened.
Yang Mei raised an eyebrow. This was unusual, but¡
As she reached out to grasp the door handle, she pushed the door openpletely.
¡°Where is everyone?¡±
Her heart stirred as she immediately took a step forward.
She saw it!
At the inner room¡¯s doorway, the chief captain was tied to a chair.
His constant shivering and pale face made Yang Mei freeze for a moment.
However, with her quick reflexes, her attention swiftly focused on the most abnormal aspect of the chief captain.
Dangling above his head was a gun, the other end connected to¡
Bang!
Suddenly the lights went out, and the door closed.
¡°Where is it! Where¡¯s the wire connected to the gun?¡± Yang Mei quietly eximed.
¡°Don¡¯t move.¡±
A voice suddenly came from behind her, ¡°If you move carelessly, you¡¯ll get him killed.¡±
¡°Just now¡ hiding on the door?¡± Yang Mei¡¯s heart skipped a beat.
Even though she possessed terrifying speed, in such a narrow, dark ce, she really couldn¡¯t make any sudden moves¡
She didn¡¯t know the position of the wire, but judging by the principle and the other person¡¯s implication, if she touched it, the chief captain would likely die.
¡°I have toply¡¡±
Biting her lip, Yang Mei quickly thought of a strategy.
But at that moment, a sense of unease suddenly came from behind.
Instinctively, Yang Mei moved to the side, but she didn¡¯t notice a red glimmer sh above her head.
¡°Plop!¡±
As the red glimmer entered her hair, Yang Mei felt a sudden confusion wash over her.
It was as if she had be sluggish in an instant, with foreign thoughts invading her mind¡
Rage, cruelty, ruthlessness¡ these emotions overwhelmed her, and when she came back to her senses, she was already pinned to the ground.
The person showed no mercy, pressing a knee hard into her abdomen while gripping her wrists tightly.
As she tried to react, a pair of eyes locked onto hers: ¡°Now you really can¡¯t move¡¡±
Chapter 858: The Brewing Nightmare
Chapter 858: The Brewing Nightmare
Drip, drip¡
A minute passed.@@novelbin@@
In the darkness, Yang Mei was already pulled up and quickly tied to another chair.
Throughout this process, she gritted her teeth, ring at the Dark Shadow.
¡°Is he unaffected by the light?¡± Yang Mei wondered.
What she didn¡¯t know was that this casual guess was actually spot-on.
Although thepletely mutated part of this body was only the head, both the visual system and the olfactory system had no difference from those of a Zombie.
The result of this stealth attack wasrgely within Ling Mo¡¯s expectations.
¡°First, draw Yang Mei¡¯s attention using the chief captain¡¯s situation, while hiding myself at another angle from where he was¡ The key step here is making sure Yang Mei sees that pistol, which is too obvious to be ignored.¡±¡°Next is the second step, turning off the lights. As soon as the lights go out,mand the master ball to climb above her head and stand by, then use words and actions for a secondary distraction. The instant darkness affects human vision, even if you adapt, it takes some time¡ This is the opportunity.¡±
In the wilderness, Ling Mo¡¯s main body mused.
Sitting beside him, Yu Shiran suddenly nodded in realization and stretched the tone of her ¡°oh,¡± then asked, ¡°What are you nning to do next?¡± As soon as she finished speaking, her tone became calm and carried a slightly eerie smile, ¡°Considering her status, her disappearance would cause somemotion, right? Even if it isn¡¯t discovered immediately, if she stays in the chief captain¡¯s room for too long, it could arouse the guards¡¯ curiosity¡¡±
¡°This¡¡±
As his main body stroked his chin, the Zombie Puppet controlled by Ling Mo had already picked up the gun that had fallen to the ground.
A trap? How could something like that happen in just a few seconds¡
The so-called gun suspended over the head was merely an illusion created by the darkness of the Inner Room.
The tentacle-hidden master ball behind the chief captain¡¯s Hindbrain, concealed by the darkness¡ Yang Mei¡¯s rapid mobility was restricted by this illusion. With her mobility gone, her troublesome level was greatly reduced.
¡°I¡¯m not looking for trouble with you, but since you came to me voluntarily, I had no choice but to set a trap based on the situation¡¡±
Ling Mo sighed inwardly, pushing the chief captain directly into the Inner Room and closing the door.
Yang Mei, who had her mouth sealed and was simultaneously restrained by the master ball and ropes, widened her eyes in shock.
¡°Leaving me here alone? What does he n to do!¡±
Click-
The moment the door was closed, the chief captain¡¯s scalp tightened.
With his sses taken away and the dim light, all he could see was a quickly approaching gleam.
Cold sweat dripped down his forehead, but he didn¡¯t dare to utter even a ¡°whimper whimper.¡±
¡°We were interrupted earlier, let¡¯s continue,¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°Who wants to continue with you! Since you¡¯ve caught Secretary Yang, you should ask her about any issues! I¡¯m just one rank higher than you and really have no value for interrogation¡¡± the chief captain thought, almost in tears, nodding heavily.
¡°The rules are the same as before, and I don¡¯t think I need to say more. You should know what to do.¡±
As soon as Ling Mo finished speaking, the chief captain nodded again, slowly.
Swipe!
As the tape was torn off, the chief captain winced in pain, sucking in a sharp breath.
¡°You did that on purpose, didn¡¯t you? This isn¡¯t sealing; it¡¯s plucking!¡±
Despite hisints, the chief captain could only grit his teeth and endure it¡
¡°Though you like to show off, you¡¯re quite sensible¡¡±
Ling Mo leaned closer and asked, ¡°So, first question, when did you arrive?¡±
¡°A¡ About a month ago¡ to be precise, over the past month, members have arrived in batches, with changes in between,¡± the chief captain answered in a low voice.
¡°The reason foring? What allowed you toe?¡± Ling Mo continued to ask.
¡°The reason is to coordinate the cooperation between the Main Camp and this location. As for the cause¡ that¡¯s beyond my knowledge. The specifics might only be known to Chief of Staff Wang and Chief of Staff Su,¡± the chief captain replied.
Chief of Staff Wang again¡ Ling Mo was filled with murderous intent toward this person he had never met¡
¡°Eliminating the Destruction Squad was just the first greeting gift from me¡ From now on, I won¡¯t remain passive,¡± Ling Mo thought, controlling the Zombie Puppet as he directly asked, ¡°Who is Chief of Staff Wang? What is the Main Camp¡¯s attitude towards the Second Camp? At what stage are the proceedings? Don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t know¡¡±
As the de pressed slightly deeper, Ling Mo¡¯s chilling voice continued, ¡°If you want to lie to me, you can try.¡±
¡°Hey! What¡¯s with this guy! He used to be just an ordinary person, but after killing a few Zombies, he became so full of murderous intent! I¡¯ve been ignoring you all along, and I¡¯m really sorry for that, but isn¡¯t this a bit much¡¡±
The chief captain was on the verge of tears, ¡°Chief of Staff Wang is said to be a core member, one of the original founders of the Falcon Camp¡ He has strong abilities which became even stronger after his Superpower awakened. But I don¡¯t know exactly what his Superpower is, only that he single-handedly formed the Destruction Squad. Chief of Staff Su used to have quite a few supporters, but since thest incident, Chief of Staff Wang has started to rece her¡¡±
¡°Thest incident?¡±
¡°Huh?¡± The chief captain paused.
The original master of this body must know¡ However¡ Ling Mo smirked and said, ¡°Exin in detail.¡±
¡°Isn¡¯t it¡ the Zombie strategy¡¡±
As soon as the chief captain spoke, Ling Mo was taken aback.
¡
When the Falcon Camp gradually established its foothold in X City, an astonishing upheaval was slowly brewing.
The relentless wave of Zombies surrounding the camp began to dwindle, even the mutation beasts stopped appearing¡
Initially, this unusual phenomenon was seen as a stroke of luck, but over time, more and more people began to realize that they¡ those Monsters hadn¡¯t given up, but had changed their strategy.
When a species suddenly changes its hunting habits, it instills fear in its human prey.
Only by understanding how they hunt can humans mount an effective resistance. But when the situation reverses, humans suddenly feel like they are standing in the middle of a battlefield, uncertain of when and how these Monsters will appear and attack.
The first signs of trouble emerged with the Falcon Camp¡¯s Search and Rescue Teams.
These teams, numerous in number, operated in different zones, slowly advancing towards the city center. They would sweep up all useful resources, and if they encountered resources difficult to obtain, they would record it for a more Advanced team to handle.
For the ever-expanding Falcon Camp, this was a highly efficient search strategy with minimal casualties¡
But as teams started to disappear, this bnce was abruptly disrupted.
One by one, teams went missing in various areas.
There were no distress signals, no corpses found, not even a trace of their equipment was left behind¡
The number of Zombies on the streets also began to decrease significantly, which left the armed Search and Rescue teams stunned.
Theck ofrge zombie hordes meant that the effectiveness of weapons began to decline¡
Even the sound of gunfire could no longer draw more Zombies; it seemed that only living beings could now capture their attention¡
Initially, this situation did not rm the senior management until¡
¡°What?¡± Ling Mo felt a stir in his heart and asked.
The prey¡¯s resistance was spurring the Hunters¡¯ evolution¡ But what exactly was this evolution?
¡°They¡ just like us, have divided territories and formed teams¡¡±
The chief captain¡¯s voice involuntarily trembled, ¡°Although not obvious, it¡¯s easy to sense. An Army, the Zombies have begun to evolve into an Army¡ Those left on the streets are discarded inferior types, serving as one of their food sources. But when street Zombies evolve to mutation-level, they choose a building to enter¡¡±
¡°Those ces are off-limits to us. The more territory they upy, the harder it bes for us to gather resources¡ The prolonged situation has undermined Chief of Staff Su¡¯s influence. In contrast, Chief of Staff Wang, whomands the elite forces, has started to shine¡¡±
An Army¡
Ling Mo¡¯s pupils contracted, and he slowly clenched his fists.
A nightmare seems to have begun¡
Chapter 859: The Experienced Expert
As Ling Mo pondered, the chief captain watched him with aplicated expression. Although he could only make out a general outline, the fuzziness of the image made him even more apprehensive.
¡°Strange, everyone knows this kind of thing. Why is he asking in such detail? Could it be¡¡± The chief captain furrowed his brow in thought and then suddenly realized, ¡°Ah! He¡¯s testing me! While the means are surprisingly Low-Level, it could still be part of his strategy! He might be doing this to lower my guard, and if I don¡¯t answer carefully, he might strike me down¡¡±
The thought sent shivers down the chief captain¡¯s spine: ¡°This man has hidden himself deeply under mymand. Even now, when I think back, my impression of him is just minimal presence and a sycophantic attitude¡ And that¡¯s as far as my memory goes! For someone to disguise themselves to this extent, only the word ¡®ruthless¡¯ can describe it¡¡±
In fact, if Ling Mo¡¯s main body hade to subdue him today, the chief captain might still harbor some thought of resistance, at least actively seeking a way to escape or report. He might even conceal a few details in his conversation¡ But the person in front of him was his captain. He didn¡¯t know how much this person knew or if there were aplices.
If there were, perhaps what they knew wasn¡¯t limited to Captain-level knowledge.
In his view, if this person dared to act, there must be meticulous nning behind it. Maybe tonight was the time the Second Camp had decided to make their move¡
¡°There are still two more questions, continue,¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°The attitude, right? The attitude¡ Well, this needs to be discussed from two perspectives, because the camp is currently divided into two factions. One faction, led by Chief of Staff Su, hopes to resolve the issue through negotiation. The other faction includes Chief of Staff Wang and most of the core Members, who are taking a more aggressive approach and making more demands¡ If the Second Camp doesn¡¯t agree, there might be a conflict. Furthermore, it seems much more likely that Chief of Staff Wang will take the lead because the Second Campcks strength, which has made many people eager to act.¡±
After analyzing the situation quietly, the chief captain became much more articte, trying to convey everything he knew: ¡°The only advantage the Second Camp has is its air power, but that doesn¡¯t y a significant role against the Falcon. Whether in X City or A City, Chief of Staff Wang has preemptively set up underground Parking Lots for people to hide and store supplies. Even if they proceed with aerial bombardments without considering the cost, they still need a target to hit¡¡±¡°What about the ground structures?¡± Ling Mo asked.
¡°That¡¯s even less likely,¡± the chief captain said confidently, but his next words sent a chill through Ling Mo, ¡°Chief of Staff Wang is very confident about this. He said that even if they werepletely unprepared, the Second Camp wouldn¡¯t dare to attack¡¡±
¡°Wouldn¡¯t dare to attack¡ This isn¡¯t just empty talk,¡± Ling Mo thought to himself.
The chief captain cautiously continued, ¡°That¡¯s all I know about the attitude aspect. As for the progress¡ That¡¯s honestly something I don¡¯t have insight into! On the surface, progress seems to be at a standstill, and Chief of Staff Wang over there is still fairly restrained¡¡±
¡°Restrained?¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but smirk internally.
If he were truly restrained, he wouldn¡¯t be so eager to set a trap for him.
There must be a pair of eyes hidden in the shadows within this camp¡ Eyes that could grasp the situation in the Second Camp and cooperate with the Falcon to devise various ns. And that person is likely the deepest-buried nail¡
¡°Is he really just trying to set me up? It somehow feels like he isn¡¯t putting forth his full effort¡¡±
With this in mind, Ling Mo clenched his fist.
¡°I¡¯ve said everything I can, could you please¡¡±
Before the chief captain could squeeze out a smile, a sharp pain suddenly shot through his nose.
As a warm Liquid spurted out, everything before his eyes became hazy.
¡°B-Bastard¡¡±
After watching the chief captain pass out, Ling Mo mercilessly picked up the tape¡
¡°Five minutes¡¡±
Yang Mei stared unblinkingly at the tightly shut door, while her hands, bound behind the chair, kept twisting.
¡°Damn it, how can it be tied so tightly! And the more I struggle, the tighter it gets¡ It¡¯s just an ordinary rope! Also¡ why can¡¯t I gather my strength? Every time I try to use my power, my head spins for no reason¡ Is that person a superhuman?¡±
¡°This is someone with extremely rich experience in their field!¡± The thought made Yang Mei nervous. Ling Mo¡¯s actions-separating her from the chief captain and entering the Inner Room first-were misunderstood by her as a sign that he was thinking, ¡°Enjoy yourself first, heh heh heh¡¡±
The idea of having ventured alone to test him twice made Yang Mei shiver with dread¡
¡°H-Help¡¡± Her trembling plea was muffled by the tape, turning into a weak, pitiful ¡°whimper whimper¡¡±
However, the unfortunate secretary had no way of knowing that Ling Mo¡¯s binding skills were learned from a Leader-Level Zombie. As that zombie had once put it: ¡°How could mere humans possibly escape my bindings? So naive!¡±
Even that female zombie didn¡¯t expect that, through the countless times she was tied up, Ling Mo would also pick up simr skills¡
¡°Hiss¡¡± Ling Mo, who was about to open the door, suddenly paused and took a sharp breath, quickly shaking his head afterward. ¡°Just remembered a ton of embarrassing moments¡ Tch, humans always have theireback someday, what¡¯s a momentary setback?¡±
After offering himself a bit of selfforting, Ling Mo¡¯s main body couldn¡¯t help but look away, tears streaming down his face as he thought, ¡°But sending a superhuman with control ability to overpower three ever-evolving Zombies, that¡¯s really a tall order!¡±
Of course, this kind of emotion wouldn¡¯t be reflected on the face of a Zombie Puppet, so when Ling Mo opened the door, Yang Mei, who had grown ustomed to the darkness, still saw a stiff, expressionless face¡
¡°Whimper whimper!¡± Yang Mei trembled in horror, but as she attempted the movement, her vision uncontrobly cked out for a moment. The intense sensation swept over her again, instantly waking her up.
¡°Whimper¡¡± Tears welled up in Yang Mei¡¯s eyes. As a rtively high-ranking mid-level personnel, she usually maintained an image of being intelligent, elegant, andposed¡ but that poise waspletely shattered due to Ling Mo. As she gazed at him, her mind involuntarily conjured various scenarios.
¡°Will he hang me up? Torture me slowly? Will he¡ ah!!!¡±
When Ling Mo approached her, the secretary was already paralyzed with fear by her vivid imagination¡
¡°Hey, stalker.¡±
Ling Mo casually sat down in front of her and greeted her.
¡°Whimper whimper!¡± Yang Mei shrank back in fear.
¡°Uh¡¡± Seeing her tear-streaked, frightened expression, Ling Mo was a bit taken aback.
¡°I haven¡¯t even done anything yet, right? Oh well, if she¡¯s this scared, I don¡¯t need to use the knife¡¡±@@novelbin@@
Despite his words, Ling Mo lightly weighed the dagger in his hand and said coolly, ¡°A few questions. If you get them wrong, you know the consequences.¡±
¡°Whimper!¡± Yang Mei nodded frantically.
¡°An unexpected level of cooperation¡¡± Ling Mo thought, somewhat surprised.
A few minutester, when he stood up, the room was left with another person who had fainted.
¡°Given the mutual validation, it seems these pieces of information arergely true. But¡¡± Ling Mo nced down at the still-trembling Yang Mei and pondered, ¡°No matter how much I dy, it might only give an hour more¡ I didn¡¯t expect that she still had to attend a meeting afterward. In that kind of setting¡ never mind, I¡¯d probably expose myself if I go.¡±
Chapter 860: Flaw
Before leaving, Ling Mo casually took a Communicator from Yang Mei¡¯s pocket¡
During the questioning, he also inquired about Yang Mei¡¯s persistent appearances, and the answer made him a bit wary.
Surveince cameras¡ hidden within the Ceiling, making them difficult for outsiders to notice. Of course, such cameras wouldn¡¯t exist in the chief captain¡¯s room.
As the secretary, Yang Mei could ess most of the rted information, including the whereabouts of a captain like him, and even some of his previous actions. However, what initially aroused her suspicion was a w that Ling Mo himself had not noticed.
Scent¡ There was a faint smell of blood on him.
There were no visible injuries on exposed areas, and his clothes showed no signs of damage. But if he had encountered danger, why did he remain so calm? Such an obvious inconsistency naturally attracted Yang Mei¡¯s attention.
Next was the confirmation¡ Ling Mo thought he could avoid her scrutiny by speaking little with her, but in reality, her actions had already begun when they came face to face. Confirming the scent of blood, along with Ling Mo¡¯s evasive behavior¡ all these oddities came together, prompting Yang Mei¡¯s investigation.
After locating the Patrol Team Members through the Communicator, what happened at the Airport became clear¡
There was nothing special; the captain had left once before¡¡°Since nothing happened at the Airport, the problem must only lie with the captain.¡±
Once this was confirmed, tracing Ling Mo¡¯s movements through the surveince cameras made the whole thing seem easy.
Her only miscalction was that Ling Mo had no significant concerns and was not going toply with her probing¡
¡°Such a cautious woman. So, she noticed when I sneaked out from the Restroom earlier¡ However, Yang Mei hasn¡¯t told anyone about my unusual behavior. Her following me might actually spark some gossip. Anyway, at least it won¡¯t draw anyone else¡¯s attention in the short term. But what I need to focus on now is the other person she mentioned¡¡±
The captain of the Destruction Squad, one of Chief of Staff Wang¡¯s trusted aides, and quite possibly the most prominent of the ¡°nails¡±¡
Though referred to as a captain, this person is more like a bodyguard for Chief of Staff Wang. His role here is simr to acting as the eyes that monitor on behalf of Chief of Staff Wang. The personnel stationed at the Second Camp are rotated regrly, but this captain has always remained. In terms of tenure, he¡¯s something of an old-timer-a veteran who¡¯s stuck around here.
¡°If I¡¯m lucky, he might just be the deepest buried one¡¡±
An hourter, a meeting would take ce, and this person named Qi Tianyi would attend, which, for Ling Mo, was an opportunity.
¡°Entering the meeting directly is too difficult and too risky. The best approach is¡ to intercept him on the way!¡±
As the captain of the Destruction Squad, Qi Tianyi¡¯s residence is naturally heavily guarded.
But when he leaves his residence for the Meeting Room, he absolutely won¡¯t have as many people with him.
¡°The best oue is if he goes alone; even if he takes people with him, it won¡¯t be more than two. If I can take care of him before the meeting starts, then perhaps I can deal with all the Falcon Members at once through the meeting! Even if Qi Tianyi isn¡¯t the deepest nail, he definitely knows who is!¡±
As Ling Mo approached the two guards, he mused, ¡°Whoever you are, for cooperating with Falcon to ambush me, you must pay the price!¡±
¡°Secretary Yang and the captain have some matters to discuss. No interruptions,¡± Ling Mo said calmly, facing the two guards.
His deadpan expression was indeed quite convincing, and after exchanging a nce, the two simply nodded without asking further questions.
¡°That should do it. Even if someonees looking for these two, they won¡¯t approach recklessly. An hour is plenty of time to gain an advantage!¡±
Leaving the Corridor, Ling Mo continued walking forward.
¡°Every Corridor has surveince cameras, so many that even Yang Mei can¡¯t remember all their locations¡ But besides the rooms, there¡¯s one ce where cameras are absolutely not permitted¡ Unfortunately, with cameras around, I can¡¯t recklessly approach Yuwen Xuan and the others¡¡±
Spotting the Restroom sign ahead, Ling Mo quickly clutched his stomach and sped up.
¡°Bang!¡±
As soon as the cubicle door closed, Ling Mo clenched his fist tightly.
His back arched, and the muscles he¡¯d been desperately suppressing began to writhe vigorously.
His previously inconspicuous muscles bulged, emitting faint explosive sounds from within.
¡°Damn, if this continues, I¡¯ll be in trouble! Such a noticeable change in physique would make even a fool suspicious! There¡¯s no way to exin going in anding out as a bodybuilder with any excuse!¡±
¡°In any case, I need to find a way to resolve this spinach-like situation first¡¡±
At that moment, a red Jellyfish appeared above his head¡
While Ling Mo¡¯s Zombie Puppet rapidly evolved, in the wilderness, a group of figures silently advanced toward the Second Camp.
This group¡¯s weaponry was noticeably better than that of the previous sses Man and hispanions, on par with the destroyed Destruction Squad.
More importantly, these people were clearly not ordinary; like lurking predators, they moved forward inch by inch through the wilderness.
¡°Here!¡±
A Soldier, moving stealthily, suddenly parted the grass ahead and picked up an empty water bottle from the ground.
He brought the bottle to his nose, sniffed, and said, ¡°Between three to five days.¡±
With a gesture behind him, more people immediately spread out, using this spot as their focal point.
¡°Following the tracks left by Ling Mo and the others, it shouldn¡¯t be hard to find their current location. Based on the current intelligence, they haven¡¯t entered the Second Camp yet¡ Remember, our primary task is to search. Do not engage in direct contact! It¡¯s best if we can force them¡¡±
Just then, a muffled groan suddenly came from the grass. The foliage shook¡
¡°No. 19 is missing!¡±
¡°Ah! No. 21 is gone too!¡±
¡°No. 7 as well¡¡±
¡°What about No. 11? He was right behind me!¡±
The remaining Soldiers immediately gathered together, their gun muzzles aimed warily at their surroundings.
It was as if a terrifying mouthy hidden among the rustling leaves, silently devouring them one by one¡
¡°Swish!¡±
Two shes of cold light swept swiftly across, and as a head flew off, the lights collided in a mist of blood before each headed for another target.
¡°Attack!¡±
Just as someone shouted, a timid voice suddenly whispered in his ear.
¡°Boom.¡±
¡°Gurgle¡¡± As the light faded from his eyes, his gun tilted, identally riddling a nearby ally with bullets¡
¡°What¡¯s happening?! These Superpowers¡ don¡¯t belong to Ling Mo and his group!¡±
The leading Soldier immediately dropped to the ground, gripping his gun and scanning the area nervously.
¡°Curious, are you?¡±
A female voice suddenly came from above, and as the Soldier looked up, a woman wearing a Tight Leather Suit, exuding a wild beauty, appeared in front of him.
Her Machine Gun was already aimed at them: ¡°Too bad, that¡¯s not something you¡¯re meant to know¡¡±
¡°You are¡¡±
His eyes widened just as her gun erupted with mes.
The rapid gunfire drowned out all other sounds, and shortly after, a man with a vicious look in his eye appeared next to a pile of corpses, casually clutching a corpse riddled with wounds.
He tossed the corpse to the ground, then retrieved two Short Knives from other bodies.
¡°That¡¯s taken care of.¡±@@novelbin@@
The woman, holding her smoking Machine Gun, nodded: ¡°Taking out the reinforcements¡ was indeed easy in an ambush. But this kind of thing can only seed once¡¡±
¡°Once is enough, right?¡± another voice came from behind.
He also carried a corpse, but his expression was one of dissatisfaction: ¡°I¡¯m an instructor, after all. Why do I have to do this kind of thing¡¡±
Chapter 861: Its Not Easy Getting Along Between Zombies
About half an hourter, the restroom door opened again.
This time when the Zombie Puppet emerged, its demeanor had clearly changed¡ with sharper eyes and a more rigid face¡
From the current situation, Ling Mo seemed rather satisfied.
Although the master ball can extract the virus, it¡¯s essentially just a blood exchange through a mediator. The infected cells will not be purified, and the infected person will not return to the human side. Even if the master ball drains all of the Zombie Puppet¡¯s blood without returning it, the body will simply die as a zombie.
Once infected, it¡¯s irreversible¡ this is an iron rule brought by the virus.
¡°Speaking of which, they should be arriving, right? I just wonder if there will really be a pursuit¡ In any case, whether there is or not, we must use this method to temporarily iste the Second Camp, not allowing more Falcon Members to approach.¡±
Ling Mo felt the dagger hidden in his sleeve and steppedpletely out of the restroom: ¡°Only in a ce like this could there be no one using the restroom for half an hour¡ Are there too many restrooms or too few people?¡±
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While Ling Mo¡¯s main body was upied with various trivialities, outside the Barbed Wire, Ye Lian and her team had begun their actions.Compared to Ling Mo, their actions were much more challenging¡
First, they needed to avoid the searchlights, seizing the moment when two beams crossed, and then they had to evade the Patrol Team.
After patient observation, these two patterns were firmly grasped by them.
¡°Okay, the Patrol Team passed three minutes ago, even if they look back now, they wouldn¡¯t see us. The next thing we wait for is the searchlight¡¡±
In the grass, Xia Na stared intently ahead, calmly calcting: ¡°Five¡ three¡ now!¡±
¡°Whoosh!¡±
Just as Wang Lin was about to leap forward, she stumbled, while two other figures dashed past her.
With the jumping abilities of Ye Lian and Li Yalin, the two women almost reached a distance of several meters in the instant the beams crossed. In the blink of an eye, the two female Zombies were already at the edge of the trap outside the Barbed Wire.
Whoosh!
Two branches simultaneously flew from their hands,nding precisely with a buzzing sound on the other side.
¡°Be careful not to touch the Rebar below, or it might immediately trigger the ignition device¡ even with a one in ten thousand chance, we must be cautious¡¡± Li Yalin muttered intermittently.
Compared to her, Ye Lian was much more silent, but from the moment she dashed out, her expression turned icy¡ Additionally, her throwing speed was noticeably faster than Li Yalin¡¯s, and her uracy reached an astonishing level. While both were throwing at the same time, she managed to perform frightening angle judgments by continuously adjusting her pupils, allowing her branches to prate through the densely shadowed areas and hit with incredible force.
Within a few seconds, several branches shot out continuously, with speed and precision that were truly jaw-dropping.
These mutated branches were exceptionally hard, yet filled with toxins. Only female Zombies like them could throw them fearlessly; someone like Wang Lin, who insisted on helping, had to wear gloves.
Choosing such aplex method was due to Ling Mo¡¯s directive for caution¡
While the Barbed Wire wasn¡¯t electrified, climbing it would likely attract attention from the Watchtower¡
Too dangerous! It didn¡¯t align with the principle of safety first.
¡°Tsk, humans are cautious with everything. Although I have a cautious side too, if I evolve further¡¡± Xia Na had just sighed when she noticed Wang Lin.
Seeing Wang Lin climb up dejectedly while adjusting her hat, Xia Na mercilessly said, ¡°Tsk tsk, I told you this activity isn¡¯t suited for you¡¡±
Wang Lin¡¯s shoulders shook as she turned back angrily, ¡°It¡¯s all your fault! You were all serious in the first half, then suddenly raised your voice and used English in the second half!¡±
¡°Excuses,¡± Xia Na replied, rolling her eyes.
However, as she turned her head, a blood-red figure quietly emerged from behind her shoulder, smiling smugly at Wang Lin¡
¡°Just when I started to feel somefort, it was wiped away¡¡± Wang Lin¡¯s eyebrow twitched as she nced at Xia Na, then turned her head, clutching her own head, ¡°I really can¡¯t get along with her for long!¡±
Of course, herment could only be heard by herself¡
What she couldn¡¯t see was that the blood-red shadow watching her lost its smile the moment she turned away, reced by confusion and concern.
Xia Na looked down at her palm, then suddenly clenched it tightly.
With this surge of power, Xia Na experienced a different sensation in her heart.
¡°Nana thinks of her as a sister, right? So¡ what about me? For pure Zombies, are emotions toward humans real or fake? Without constraints, would I attack her? If I continue evolving, will I still have these doubts? I don¡¯t know¡ ah! Time¡¯s up! Hurry back!¡±
The shadow flickered, and Xia Na¡¯s expression snapped back to normal, her voice softly calling out.
¡°Hehe, just a couple more times and it should be almost done!¡±
Li Yalin swiftly returned to the underbrush, maintaining a peculiar stance as she continued to look forward, and said.
Wang Lin turned to look at her and Ye Lian, then lifted the night vision binocrs.
Secondster, her eyebrows twitched twice¡
Branches no longer than half a meter naturally couldn¡¯t span the five-meter-wide trench. But under the relentless barrage from Ye Lian and Li Yalin, these branches linked together-one end stuck onto the trench, the other resting on the tip of the previous one¡ If it were merely that, Wang Lin wouldn¡¯t be too moved, but the wless precision was astonishing!
¡°Skill¡ it¡¯s not just skill, but terrifying teamwork¡ However, Ling Mo is right, they can¡¯t be let loose carelessly. Even without bloodshed, just by throwing branches, you can see their excitement¡¡±
Wang Lin sneaked a nce at the female Zombies beside her. Although their expressions remained unchanged, their eyes were different¡
¡°But simply killing ordinary people probably wouldn¡¯t cause this change, right? The more difficult and challenging something is, the more it stimtes them. Simr to now, where the task is interesting, so they¡¯re eager to do it. I can¡¯t help but feel¡ their instincts are strangely uniform, and that makes me curious¡ ah!¡±
Suddenly, Wang Lin let out a cry and turned around sharply, only to see Ling Mo¡¯s smiling face, which to her seemed incredibly irritating. She couldn¡¯t help feeling somewhat intimidated by Ling Mo.
Behind him, there was also a haughty little girl looking down on her¡
As soon as the two girls met eyes, the little girl put her hands on her hips and turned her head, ¡°So this is the foolish human¡¡±
Wang Lin was momentarily taken aback.
¡°I¡¯m here to stand by.¡±
The moment Yu Shiran saw Xia Na, she couldn¡¯t help but shiver a little, quickly abandoning her hands-on-hips stance: ¡°Xia Na¡ and Ye Lian¡¡±
However, when she saw Li Yalin, her demeanor switched to one full of hostility: ¡°Hmph¡¡±
¡°Interaction among Zombies isn¡¯t easy either¡¡± Ling Mo thought with some headache.
He nced at Wang Lin with a hint of sympathy, wondering how she could possibly be happy surrounded by Zombies¡
¡°Wait, I think I subconsciously denied something just now¡¡±
At this point, Wang Lin finally came to her senses, ring at Yu Shiran: ¡°My name is Wang Lin!¡±@@novelbin@@
¡°Yu¡¡± The Zombie Loli reflexively rolled her eyes but stumbled as she introduced herself, ¡°Yu Shiran.¡±
¡°Can¡¯t even remember your own name?¡±
¡°Foolish! I just categorized it as useless!¡±
¡°If you say that again, I¡¯ll toss you into the bushes for the wolves to eat!¡±
¡°Just try it, let¡¯s see if I eat the wolves or the wolves eat me!¡±
¡°They¡¯re already arguing?¡± Ling Mo thought in bewilderment, ¡°Wow¡ that takes some nerve. Bute on, she¡¯s just a little girl; is it really worth the fight?¡±
Moreover, Wang Lin didn¡¯t know that not far behind her, a giant head was curiously bobbing back and forth, observing her¡
Chapter 862: Shadows in Memory
Bringing Yu Shiran here was, of course, for the uing action¡ Her presence was somewhat unexpected, but Wang Lin had passed the stage where she needed to question everything. Besides, from her perspective, Ling Mo¡¯s ability to perform such a bold magic trick right in front of her indicated that he had at least some level of trust in her¡
¡°Not that there¡¯s anything to be particrly happy about¡¡± Wang Lin thought with a scowl.
Meanwhile, when Ling Mo¡¯s main body looked at her, a question would involuntarily sh in his mind. However, whether during the journey here or at this moment, it was really not an appropriate time for questions¡
¡°You all continue,¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°And what about you!¡± The one voicing doubts at this moment could only be Wang Lin¡
Yet she truly had no intention of causing trouble. On the contrary, when she looked at Ling Mo, there was even a hint of pitifulness in her eyes¡
¡°You jerk! Don¡¯t leave me behind at a time like this! It¡¯s okay with Xia Na and the others, but this neer keeps staring at me with bizarre and eerie eyes! When she asked who I was earlier, it was obvious there was another question about whether I could be eaten that she didn¡¯t say out loud!¡±
Perhaps Wang Lin¡¯s silent outburst worked, as Ling Mo nced at her and then sat down in ce: ¡°Then I¡¯ll stay here,¡± he said, and before he finished, he added, ¡°Don¡¯t bother me if there¡¯s nothing.¡±
¡°Tch!¡±Wang Lin paused, then snorted heavily.
What a person! As if I care to talk to you!
¡°Back then, I didn¡¯t even notice you! Eh, no, I still don¡¯t think much of you now!¡±
Despite her irritation, she obediently crouched beside Ling Mo, unwilling to be outdone as she continued her stare-off with Yu Shiran. No matter how fierce this little girl was, she wouldn¡¯t really spank her¡
Xia Na, who had been focused on Wang Lin, shifted her attention to Ling Mo. However, after ncing at Ling Mo for a moment, she suddenly felt a sudden inspiration and turned her gaze to Ye Lian, who was not far away.
Ye Lian, who was originally supposed to be picking up branches, was now staring nkly at Ling Mo, her hand movements unconsciously slowing down. Her expression was peculiar, as if she was recalling something, yet she also seemed a bit confused.
Xia Na sighed softly as she witnessed this scene. ¡°Sigh¡ Hmm? Yalin?¡±
¡°It feels like your sigh is different from ours,¡± Li Yalin said, her head appearing from behind Xia Na¡¯s shoulder at an odd angle.
¡°How is it different?¡± Xia Na turned and asked.
Li Yalin bit her finger thoughtfully and suddenly smiled, saying, ¡°There¡¯s something more to it. Although it¡¯s somewhat different from Ling Mo, it¡¯s getting pretty close.¡±
¡°Emotions, perhaps?¡± Xia Na realized suddenly.
But Li Yalin, paying no mind, continued speaking, ¡°You¡¯re so simr to Ling Mo, maybe you could even have children or something¡¡±
¡°It seems you¡¯ve misunderstood something¡¡± Xia Na said speechlessly.
However, only Ye Lian noticed that Ling Mo, who seemingly had his eyes closed and appeared to be resting, surprisingly revealed a knowing smile at that moment.
After staring at his face for two seconds, this female zombie suddenly seemed to have thought of something, and as if startled, she covered her cor and quickly turned around. She pressed her hand to her heart, feeling the elerated beating¡
¡°Why¡ would I¡¡±
This sensation seemed different from the excitement of hunting¡
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In her memory, a figure seemed to being into focus¡
In a dimly lit room, that young boy sat quietly in the corner.
But as she walked towards him, he suddenly looked up, showing a mischievous grin.
¡°Hey, have you guessed what watching goldfish means?¡±
¡°I don¡¯t know¡¡±
¡°Want me to teach you?¡±
¡°Uh¡ no!¡±
¡°Ha, you¡¯ve figured me out, huh¡¡±
¡°Because you always bully me.¡±
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¡°Hey, have you ever seen the stars?¡± On the balcony, the young boy sat on the floor with a cigarette in hand, gazing up at the night sky.
¡°Maybe¡ but I¡¯ve forgotten. It¡¯s a pity, you can hardly see the stars now.¡±
¡°Yeah, I¡¯ve forgotten as well. Some memories were so beautiful at the time, but as time passes, we unknowingly forget them¡¡±
At that moment, the young boy gave the girl a different feeling.
Maybe¡ he was very lonely?
But, he always seemed so happy¡ constantly teasing her, always doing something inexplicably funny¡
Was it because he didn¡¯t want those around him to feel burdened? Or did he want to feel at ease himself?
¡°Time can be annoying, right? But, I think I won¡¯t forget!¡± the girl suddenly said with certainty.
The boy immediately looked down, surprised, ¡°Huh?¡±
¡°I said, I won¡¯t forget you!¡± After saying this earnestly, the girl quickly added, ¡°Of course, there¡¯s also Mom and Dad, the taste of cake, oh right, and those novels! Hmm¡ maybe a few songs too! When I think about it, there¡¯s so much I don¡¯t want to forget¡¡±
As she talked continuously, the girl kept staring at the sky.
But she could clearly feel the boy¡¯s gaze fixed on her face.
This made the tips of her ears gradually warm, and her cheeks seemed to heat up¡
Time seemed to slow down at that moment, and everything around became quiet¡
¡°It¡¯ste, I¡¯m heading back,¡± the girl suddenly patted her skirt and stood up, hurriedly saying.@@novelbin@@
¡°Oh, I¡¯ll walk you home,¡± the boy suddenly snapped out of it.
¡°No need, I¡¯lle again next week.¡±
¡°Uh¡ remember to bring me food!¡±
The girl paused at the door, ¡°Starve!¡±
As she closed the door, she could almost still hear his softughter¡
¡°What¡¯s so funny?¡± the girl thought, feeling a bit sullen.
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¡°Yeah, that kind of¡ughter¡¡±
In the wilderness, Ye Lian quietly lifted her head, imitating the girl from her memories, and gazed silently at the sky.
After the Cataclysm, the bustling scenes of heavy traffic were gone, as were the brilliantly lit city nightscapes¡ However, in the dark, drooping sky, countless stars twinkled brightly¡
¡°This is¡ the starry sky,¡± Ye Lian murmured to herself.
Yet beneath this beautiful viewy endless ughter and a suffocating stench of blood¡
However, as she gazed at Ling Mo, this feeling quickly dissipated.
Whether in the past or now, he had a way of making everything feel much lighter¡ Life really shouldn¡¯t be such a heavy burden, should it? Whether for humans or zombies¡
But such ¡°profound¡± questions were beyond Ye Lian¡¯s understanding. After frowning and tugging at a branch twice, she decisively abandoned theplex thought. Soon, the contemtive look in her eyes faded, returning to a state of bewilderment.
Before resuming her task, she softly muttered, ¡°Hmm, I need to remember this part too!¡±
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With his eyes closed, Ling Mo refocused his attention on his Zombie Puppet. Although he had learned from Yang Mei about Qi Tianyi¡¯s residence, choosing an ambush spot beforehand was still an issue.
The location needed to be between the Meeting Room and Qi Tianyi¡¯s residence, avoid cameras, and ideally be a secluded corner where no one passed by¡ Overall, it was quite challenging.
The Zombie Puppet first reached the Meeting Room and then walked as naturally as possible towards Qi Tianyi¡¯s location, observing carefully along the way. After roughly selecting several spots, it boldly approached the residence.
As soon as he turned a corner, Ling Mo saw several patrolling figures, all armed.
Falcon¡¯s cannon fodder was divided into two parts: one part, like captain, dealt with Second Camp matters, and the other guarded Falcon¡¯s Advanced members. Members with special statuses, like Qi Tianyi, received different levels of securitypared to the chief captain.
Clearly, this wasn¡¯t a ce he could approach with just any excuse. Even appearing suddenly would likely raise suspicion and lead to questioning.
So Ling Mo just pressed himself quietly against a corner, observing while mentally retracing every detail of the route he had taken.
¡°The opportunity to strike might present itself three times, but since he is the captain of the Destruction Squad, his strength shouldn¡¯t be underestimated. Dys could easily lead to more troublesome situations¡ So, it¡¯s gotta be one shot to decide the oue!¡±
Ling Mo thought to himself.
Chapter 863: The Aura Indeed Does Not Exist
Ling Mo didn¡¯t have to wait long. About twenty minutester, a soft sound of a door opening echoed down the corridor.
¡°They¡¯re here!¡± Ling Mo¡¯s heart tightened as he heard the hurried ¡°ck ck ck¡± of approaching footsteps.
¡°High heels?¡±
Concealed in the shadows, he cautiously peeked into the corridor.
¡°Seems my luck isn¡¯t so great today¡¡±
The guards had already stepped aside, and a man and a woman were walking toward Ling Mo¡¯s direction, engaged in conversation.
The man, sharply dressed in a suit, was naturally Qi Tianyi, the captain of the Destruction Squad. As for the woman¡
¡°Yang Mei mentioned a personal secretary, must be her,¡± Ling Mo thought, feeling a mischievous idea creeping into his mind. Then he continued irritably, ¡°Judging by their behavior, they¡¯re probably heading to a meeting together. Damn it, isn¡¯t it usually the secretary showing up first most of the time!¡±
As for the less frequent scenarios¡ Ling Mo chose to selectively ignore them when he heard about them.¡°Guess there¡¯s no such thing as a lucky break. I thought making it this far meant I had some semnce of luck, but reality is harsh yet again¡¡± Although Ling Mo felt a bit tense, the more anxious he got, the more he couldn¡¯t help but spout nonsense in his mind. Yet, this only made his mind seem all the more clear-headed.
¡°Looking at their eyes, neither seems to be a superhuman with mental abilities. But that makes them even trickier to handle¡ There¡¯s always a chance of someone shouting ¡®behold my ultimate move¡¯ during a fight, considering themotion they might cause¡ It¡¯s better to opt for the second location.¡±
With that in mind, Ling Mo cast another deep nce at them, then slowly retreated¡
¡°¡The meeting this time is mainly to discuss the Destruction Squad!¡± Qi Tianyi said in a low, angry voice, ncing at the guards with the corner of his eye. ¡°Taking down two teams in a row, Ling Mo¡¯s really got some nerve!¡± His tone grew colder, and his anger was all too evident.
The woman beside him helplessly replied, ¡°Well¡¡±
¡°Useless! All of them are useless!¡± Qi Tianyi clenched his fists, cursing, ¡°Losing the fight is one thing, but they didn¡¯t even manage to take a single life from the other side! Even if they couldn¡¯tpletely subdue Ling Mo, they could have at least bought some time¡ and yet they couldn¡¯t even do that! Got me scolded, and I just can¡¯t swallow this humiliation!¡±
¡°Alright, alright¡¡± The woman raised her hand in frustration, rubbing her forehead as she spoke, ¡°Besides Xie Wensu and Kaili, the others weren¡¯t even core team members¡ As for Chief of Staff Wang, he¡¯s reluctant to invest more resources while being wary of Ling Mo¡¡±
¡°Hmph, isn¡¯t it all because of that woman, Su Qianrou? If it weren¡¯t for guarding against her, why would we tread so cautiously? The more resources we expend now, the greater the risk of a turnaround. I know this, and Chief of Staff Wang knows it even better,¡± Qi Tianyi said coldly.
The secretary nodded thoughtfully and then quietly asked, ¡°What about Ling Mo? Are we just going to let him slip away like this?¡±
¡°They¡¯ve already sent people to search for him. As soon as they pinpoint his exact location, I¡¯ll personally take action!¡± Qi Tianyi¡¯s fists clenched tighter, as if he intended to crush Ling Mo with his bare hands.
The secretary, meanwhile, shed a coquettish smile, lifting her hand expectantly to her lips. But just as she did this, she was met with a re from Qi Tianyi. Far from being bothered, she returned the look with a yful wink, ¡°What¡¯s the matter, afraid of bing the CEO who growls from the rooftops?¡±
Qi Tianyi¡¯s face turned ashen. After tugging at his tie, he couldn¡¯t hold it any longer and leaned against the wall, retching dryly.
¡°Don¡¯t take it to heart. Besides, hasn¡¯t this move of mine always worked?¡± The womanughed smugly.
¡°Shut¡ shut up! Every time you pull this trick, knowing the truth makes me gag!¡± Qi Tianyimented.
¡°Imagine if I used it on Ling Mo¡¡±
However, Ling Mo didn¡¯t get to witness this scene¡ To ambush these two, he had already quickly retreated to the location he had chosen as No. 2.
This spot was actually at the end of the corridor, connected to the main hallway through a ten-meter-long corner.
Such a design usually meant there was either a hidden restroom or it connected to a stairwell¡ and here, conveniently, both were true.
Once Qi Tianyi and the secretary emerged from the stairwell, they would be exposed to the camera¡¯s surveince range. But if they walked straight ahead, they would leave that range and enter a blind spot¡
Although the other two locations had simr characteristics, those areas were too small, and the blind spots were only narrow sections.
Fine for ambushing one person, but if you intended to take out two¡
¡°The next thing to consider is how to coax them into stepping into the blind spot¡¡±
Thinking of this, Ling Mo reached into his pocket. ¡°This should work.¡±
For several minutes after he got into position, the area remained silent. Only about five minutester did footsteps echo from the stairwell.
But just as they pushed the door open, Qi Tianyi suddenly paused, looking puzzled as he reached into his pocket.
In the silence, the ¡°beep beep¡± of amunicator was particrly piercing¡
¡°Strange, someone¡¯s contacting me thiste¡¡± Qi Tianyi pulled out themunicator, giving a sideways nce at the secretary who was peering over, and pressed the answer button, ¡°Who is it?¡±
¡°Zzzzz¡¡±
A static noise immediately came through the earpiece. Qi Tianyi frowned, nced at themunicator, and put it back to his ear. ¡°Talk!¡±
After all,municators aren¡¯t like mobile phones; poor signal is not unusual¡ However, Qi Tianyi¡¯s situation was a bit unique. Only a select few knew about thismunicator¡ and those included certainly did not consist of anyone who¡¯d bother him thiste.
While Chief of Staff Wang might contact him at any time, he had just received a scolding not long ago and was unlikely to bother Qi Tianyi again so soon. This was something Qi Tianyi, having worked with him for a long time, understood well.
¡°Damn it¡¡± Qi Tianyi muttered, irritated by the static after waiting for a response. Just as he was about to put themunicator away, a raspy, stiff voice suddenly emerged from it.
¡°Want to know some important intelligence? About Ling Mo¡ about the Second Camp¡¡± The voice stopped abruptly, leaving only quick breaths mixed with the crackling noise, indicating that the connection was still active.
Qi Tianyi was momentarily flustered. Just as he furrowed his brow to ask questions, the voice continued, ¡°This is critical; I can¡¯t say much here. Rest assured, I won¡¯t take up too much of your time. If you want the intel, do as I say.¡±
¡°Who are you?¡± Qi Tianyi didn¡¯t question the authenticity of the information right away. The mere fact that this person could contact him directly made Qi Tianyi deeply suspicious. To him, if someone could reach him like this, they should know he¡¯s not easily fooled. Thus, regardless of their intent, the caller likely had some real intelligence¡
While he asked, Qi Tianyi turned warily to the secretary. But just as he was about to make a hand gesture, the voice on themunicator coldly instructed, ¡°Do as I say ¨C step back into the stairwell. As for the woman with you, have her walk to the restroom and enter thedies¡¯ room. Also, disarm yourselves and ce your weapons in the nearby flower pot.¡±
Qi Tianyi¡¯s pupils narrowed, and he instinctively nced towards the camera. He exchanged a look with the secretary before slowly heading towards the stairwell. As he passed by the empty flower pot, he casually tossed a dagger and a pistol into it.@@novelbin@@
The secretary, on the other hand, chuckled nonchntly, drew out two pistols, discarded them, and sauntered over to the restroom.
However, just as they brushed past each other, the secretary¡¯s lips moved ever so slightly¡
Chapter 864: Your Hemorrhoid Has Been Exposed!
The stairwell was dimly lit, separated from the corridor by an Iron Door. However,pared to the restroom, it was much closer. Thus, as the secretary turned the corner, Qi Tianyi had already returned to the stairwell, turning with a somber expression to watch the secretary¡¯s back.
Just as he stopped, he heard a voice by his ear: ¡°Close the door.¡±
¡°Hmm?¡± Qi Tianyi¡¯s heart skipped a beat as he cautiously scanned his surroundings again. ¡°Impossible, this is already outside the surveince camera¡¯s range. How did they see me? If it¡¯s a superhuman with a mental ability, I should sense it. Even if they¡¯re good at hiding, they can¡¯t simultaneously avoid both my and her sensing in this area¡¡±
With this thought, Qi Tianyi¡¯s ears twitched slightly, but the result left him somewhat frustrated and puzzled: ¡°Nothing¡ If it¡¯s not through the cameras, then the person must be nearby, but I can¡¯t hear a third person¡¯s breathing.¡±
Qi Tianyi felt a bit defeated, not knowing that if he had managed to discover the other person, that would have been quite the surprise¡ The captain¡¯s current state was nearly indistinguishable from a fully mutated Zombie, even stronger in some respects. Even a superhuman with mental abilities couldn¡¯t detect him when he didn¡¯t want to be found¡ The master ball¡¯s special ability, ¡°Enter Psychic Power!¡±, could conceal most psychic activity, especially when the target inherentlycked much psychic power, making it particrly effective.
This ability¡¯s name was something Ling Mo came up with on the spot¡
But Ling Mo¡¯s ¡°surveince¡± method wasn¡¯t aplished through psychic power; he used a more primitive method: relying on a Zombie¡¯s sense of smell. As long as the distance between the two was recorded in advance,bined with scent tracking, it wasn¡¯t hard to determine these two people¡¯s locations.
This seemingly cumbersome action had achieved the exact effect Ling Mo anticipated: intimidation.
After all, he was acting alone, whereas there were two of them¡ Facing them head-on was one thing, but even if he managed to separate them, it wouldn¡¯t be easy for him to handle. Regardless of whether he could take them down, he had to create a sense of presence first¡¡°What¡¯s your point? I¡¯ve already put down my weapon and separated from mypanion. Whatever concerns you have should be put to rest by now!¡± Qi Tianyi thought for a moment, but couldn¡¯t help asking.
¡°You are the infamous captain of the Destruction, and even if you¡¯ve separated for a short distance, it doesn¡¯t guarantee my safety,¡± the other person quickly responded tly.
¡°Sounds reasonable¡¡± Qi Tianyi thought to himself, but he still replied with dissatisfaction, ¡°Even if you im to have Intelligence, I can¡¯t do anything when I know nothing about you¡¡±
¡°Check the corner behind the door,¡± the voice suddenly instructed.
Qi Tianyi was growing impatient; he hadn¡¯t dealt with such a troublesome situation in a long time. But thinking about the information regarding Ling Mo, he restrained himself and took two cautious steps back, then looked toward the corner.
¡°Hmm? What¡¯s this¡¡±
He bent down and picked up something resembling an ID card, examining it closely.
¡°A mark card!¡±
Due to cost, these mark cards didn¡¯t detail the holder¡¯s identity, but they did prove the owner was a Falcon member. In fact, these things were rtively easy to counterfeit, but simr printers and special inks weren¡¯t easy toe by everywhere¡ Overall, this served as an authentic anti-counterfeiting mark for Falcon members, and only those with certain authority were qualified to possess it. Such a person wouldn¡¯t be randomly killed in this Camp¡
Qi Tianyi wasn¡¯t too surprised by this discovery. On the contrary, after initially verifying the other person¡¯s identity, he felt even more displeased.
¡°If they¡¯re part of Falcon, how dare they treat me like this! Hold on, having a mark card doesn¡¯t guarantee¡ Wait, what¡¯s this¡¡±
On the back of the mark card was a handwritten note: ¡°Qi Tianyi, your hemorrhoid has been exposed!¡±
¡°Damn it!¡±
Qi Tianyi couldn¡¯t help but let out a gasp, his face turning unpleasant instantly.
Just how well did this person know him? Although it wasn¡¯t exactly a deep secret, after a few rearrangements, only a handful of people at the Second Camp knew about it¡ Yet, despite running through the list of suspects quickly, he couldn¡¯t think of anyone.
¡°Knowing this¡ it¡¯s definitely someone from Falcon¡ Second Camp folks wouldn¡¯t have the time for this.¡± With no more doubts, Qi Tianyi crushed the mark card in his hand, saying, ¡°Looks like you put in a lot of effort.¡±
¡°Hehe, otherwise, I couldn¡¯t have reached this point,¡± Ling Mo admitted straightforwardly.
¡°Choosing this method means you don¡¯t see yourself as part of Falcon¡ But you wouldn¡¯t switch to the Second Camp either¡ So, what exactly do you want? Only by knowing your intent can I decide whether to discuss this with you. You should know, I was merely trying to keep you stable just now,¡± Qi Tianyi responded without hesitation.
To his surprise, the implied threat in his words had no effect. The other party continued to smile and said, ¡°I can¡¯t tell you that, but rest assured, I¡¯m just after more supplies.¡±
¡°Rest assured my foot!¡± Qi Tianyi said silently to himself but ultimately closed the door with a sigh.
With the Iron Door shut once more, the stairwell plunged into darkness.
¡°Now, head to the rooftop,¡± the voice came through the receiver again.
¡°Enough is enough with your demands!¡±
Yet, the fact that someone would abandon their Falcon member status to sell information genuinely intrigued Qi Tianyi¡ ¡°This person¡¯s so cautious and deeply hidden; maybe they really have obtained some incredible Intelligence¡¡±
With this thought, Qi Tianyi slowly ascended the stairs. Meanwhile, the secretary¡¯s words echoed in his ears: ¡°Go on, I¡¯ll act ordingly.¡±
As Qi Tianyi climbed the stairs, he gritted his teeth, thinking, ¡°I just don¡¯t know what she¡¯s nning¡ Anyway, kid, whoever you are, you¡¯re not going to gain anything this time¡ As for Ling Mo, this time you¡¯re the one at fault. Just wait for me quietly! I said that room would be mine, and it will be!¡±
Meanwhile, outside the Restroom.@@novelbin@@
The secretary swayed her hips as she approached the women¡¯s Restroom, but her gaze drifted toward the men¡¯s Restroom.
¡°It feels like¡ there shouldn¡¯t be anyone there¡ but intuition can be so deceptive.¡±
She spoke these words out loud, seemingly unconcerned about any potential enemies that might be present. However, despite her casual demeanor, she didn¡¯t enter immediately. After waiting for a couple of seconds, she pushed open the Restroom door with a smile.
The Restroom was spotless and free of any unpleasant odors, but the overly bright lighting made it a bit ufortable for anyone just entering. This ring sensation barely registered before the lights suddenly went out with a ¡°snap.¡±
¡°Oh!¡±
After a moment, the woman¡¯s figure in the dark slowly stood upright again, squinting her eyes as she looked around: ¡°Too bad, no one took the chance to ambush me¡¡± She turned her head toward the door, ¡°Was locking me in all they intended? If that¡¯s all¡¡±
Before she could finish, her pupils suddenly constricted, and her whole body stiffened. Her heartbeat quickened dramatically, pounding in her ears, and even her breath seemed to freeze.
Someone was watching her¡
She tilted her head slightly, a flicker of rm crossing her eyes.
In the dark Mirror, her reflection was clearly visible. And behind her reflection, there was another shadowy figure¡
The instant she turned her face, she saw the figure¡¯s head suddenly swell¡
But when she spun around, there was no one there. The Restroom was empty, with only her standing there, seemingly alone.
¡°Trying to scare me? Do you think I scare easily?¡±
The secretary¡¯s gaze swept beneath the washbasin and quickly shifted toward the few closed cubicle doors¡
Chapter 865: The Ladies Room Law
It¡¯s almost a rule of thumb that there¡¯s something off about the cubicles in thedies¡¯ room, especially in an eerie atmosphere like this-strange urrences seem more likely. Of course, by strange, it usually means an ambush¡ But for someone to knowingly open that door, aware of the danger, the thrill and terror are no different from scratching a lottery ticket. The difference being, the former bets with their life¡
This secretary clearly has the heart of a gambler. Not only did she not show a hint of fear, but she also seemed more excited. As she approached the door with a peculiar smile, she suddenly lifted her long leg and kicked it with lightning speed.
A short, muffled thud, an efficient method of destruction¡the power of stilettos, truly terrifying!
But unfortunately, the stall was empty¡@@novelbin@@
The secretary felt a bit disappointed: ¡°No opening-kill scenario?¡±
The dramatic pose she had prepared, rendered useless!
¡°Hey, although I have no clue what you¡¯re up to, we can always talk face-to-face, right? Or did you separate us just to take me out? Haha, that¡¯s some confidence, but do you really have the strength for it? You were originally sent by Falcon, you should know the difference between us. If I were you, I wouldn¡¯t make such suicidal moves.¡± The secretary said with a yfulugh as she continued to kick the doors. Her actions undoubtedly put pressure on any hidden adversary, but inwardly, she marveled at their stealth.
Despite her sharp instincts, she hadn¡¯t sensed their presence¡ If it weren¡¯t for her caution and prudence, she might have been ambushed. The shadow in the Mirror still sent shivers down her spine¡
¡°Is it here? Boom!¡±Another thud resounded as thest stall door was broken open.
¡°Where are you?¡± The secretary¡¯s eyes widened, staring into the empty cubicle.
Frowning, she pondered for a moment and then turned her gaze toward the main door.
¡°Could it be that moment¡¡± She thought for a bit before clenching her fist, ¡°Damn, you dare to trick me!¡±
The restroom was only sorge; opening the toilet wouldn¡¯t magically reveal a gateway to another dimension. After ruling out all improbable spections, what remained, however reluctant she was to admit, had to be the truth¡ ¡°That shadow was probably just a decoy to distract me. I just don¡¯t know how he did it¡¡± The secretary looked up at the Ceiling but found nothing besides a vent onlyrge enough for an Arm.
¡°Without knowing what method he used, I can¡¯t deduce what his Superpower might be¡ But the question now is, why is he doing this? Simply drawing attention doesn¡¯t hold much significance¡ Wait!¡± The secretary suddenly realized a critical issue!
She hadpletely lost track of Qi Tianyi¡¯s whereabouts. What¡¯s more, Qi Tianyi¡¯s Communicator was also out of reach¡ Presumably, their opponent wouldn¡¯t have let Qi Tianyi pass through areas with surveince cameras. Even with the advantage of her position, she couldn¡¯t locate them quickly. And causing a scene here¡ this is the Second Camp, how could she?
¡°If I were him, where would I lure someone as powerful as Qi Tianyi?¡± The secretary pondered for just a couple of seconds before she couldn¡¯t help but kick the restroom door again, and as she did, her shadow in the Mirror started to stretch taller and longer¡
¡°So this is the battlefield you¡¯ve chosen for yourself?¡± Qi Tianyi thought wryly as he pushed open the Rooftop door.
Since the mention of the Rooftop, Qi Tianyi never thought that this was genuinely the n¡ What was this, underestimating him? There were hardly any obstructions on the Rooftop; everything was in in view! As for the Falcon Members dispatched here, he hadn¡¯t considered any of them stronger than himself¡ Of course, this was a pure misconception on his part¡ and the same applied to the secretary.
Who says being on the sidelines is without advantage? This captain, having coasted for so long, probably never imagined he¡¯d have a day to bluff the chief captain¡
¡°Here I am. Where are you?¡± Qi Tianyi asked impatiently.
¡°Right behind you,¡± the voice replied.
¡°Hmm?¡± Qi Tianyi immediately turned his head.
Not far behind him, a man dressed in a Falcon uniform was leaning casually against a water tank, staring at him. The man appeared quite ordinary, but the fact that he could get so close without being detected was enough to catch Qi Tianyi¡¯s attention. His gaze soon shifted to the man¡¯s shoulder, and then he frowned: ¡°Are you saying the person providing the Intelligence is you? Just a captain, with your status¡¡± Qi Tianyi was clearly suspicious, even questioning how Ling Mo came by his Communicator. Nheless, this seemingly unremarkable yet audacious individual quickly dispelled any lingering sense of underestimation in Qi Tianyi.
¡°That¡¯s none of your business. Let¡¯s make a deal.¡± Ling Mo said, clenching his fist.
Qi Tianyi was taken aback, then couldn¡¯t help butugh: ¡°It¡¯s been a while since anyone tried to trick me like this. You¡¯ve got some nerve¡¡±
¡°Make it quick, I can¡¯t handle both of you at once right now.¡± Ling Mo flicked his wrist, and a dagger slipped into his hand.
¡°You¡¯re too direct¡ Wait, you tricked me out of my weapon, and yet you pull out a knife yourself!¡± Qi Tianyi was speechless. He had figured it out-either this person had no Intelligence to offer or had no intention of sharing it. For some reason, Qi Tianyi suspected thetter was more likely.
He had no prior dealings with this captain and knew little about him. However, from all the moves the man made tonight, it was clear he was someone who nned carefully before acting¡ Such individuals rarely acted recklessly, so this encounter might merely be a test.
Just as Qi Tianyi reached this conclusion, he suddenly realized¡ Ling Mo was gone!
The entire Rooftop was empty, seemingly leaving Qi Tianyi as the only person standing there.
¡°Impossible¡¡± Qi Tianyi quickly darted to the wall behind him. Just as he was about to lean against it, a slight smile crept onto his lips. Turning swiftly, he threw a powerful punch at the wall.
As his fist connected, a foot suddenly emerged from thin air, colliding heavily with his punch.
Bang!
A dull thud echoed, and Qi Tianyi¡¯s expression changed as he stumbled back several steps. Regaining his bnce, he licked his lips with a hint of excitement in his eyes, which reddened slightly. ¡°Again!¡± he shouted, barely hiding his enthusiasm despite nearly being ambushed.
His speed abruptly increased to a new level; he was now almost invisible except for a faint afterimage.
¡°Damn, the captain of the Destruction squad is truly something else! That incredible speed-it took all my potential to achieve something simr! He must be an Enhancement ability user¡ And he¡¯s pushing himself beyond his limits now!¡± Ling Mo thought rapidly while running. He had initially believed his speed would give him an edge over Qi Tianyi, but now it was clear that a makeshift approach had its limits. Even so, when ites to endurance, Zombies would never fall behind!
A fierce yet peculiar battle erupted on the Rooftop. Apart from the clouds of dust asionally bursting into the air, there were hardly any signs of life¡ The sporadic exchange of banter made it clear, though, that the ce was indeed upied.
¡°Didn¡¯t expect to have such talents under me! Good, good!¡± Qi Tianyi briefly revealed himself, then burst intoughter amidst Ling Mo¡¯s ensuing attack. With one in pursuit and the other in flight, they kicked up more clouds of dust.
However, as they continued shing, Qi Tianyi suddenly sensed something unusual.
Wasn¡¯t the opponent getting tired?
Chapter 866: The Virus Trap
It was clear that the opponent¡¯s physical prowess far exceeded Qi Tianyi¡¯s expectations. At this moment, he was starting to sense that things might not be as he had assumed¡ The opponent wasn¡¯t even trying to hide his intentions! His goal was straightforward-kill him! If it was just a test, there was no need to fight with such increasing desperation!
Qi Tianyi¡¯s natural superpower was already exceptional, and with the special method to stimte his potential, he could maintain extreme bursts of power for an extended period. Whether in speed or strength, he was far beyond ordinary humans. Combined with his masterfulbat skills, even if his opponent matched his bursts of power, they were no match for his expertise.
Yet, in this obscure captain, he saw a trait that made his head ache-recklessness! This man didn¡¯t care whether he got hurt. Every move was singrly focused on one goal:nding an attack on Qi Tianyi!
Even Qi Tianyi hesitated to take this man¡¯s punches head-on, especially with a weapon in his opponent¡¯s hand¡
¡°Hey, hey, this is seriously frustrating! I¡¯ve trained so hard, and this guy just shows up with this level of strength? But his ws are too obvious. Sure, a death-defying fighting style is brutal, but it¡¯ll unknowingly bring him to his death sooner orter¡¡±
Wait a minute¡ his motives? Even if he were a double agent acting on orders from the Second Camp, the sloppiness of this assassination n was questionable. And beyond that, the Second Camp¡¯s motives didn¡¯t add up. At such a critical moment, they wouldn¡¯t want an advanced member to die on their own turf, would they? Could this¡ be retaliation?
¡°That¡¯s it. This is retaliation for Ling Mo! But the information shouldn¡¯t have leaked. Based on what they know, Ling Mo and his team supposedly left of their own ord, right? So why aren¡¯t they sneaking out to hunt Ling Mo down? Why would they waste energy turning around to assassinate me?¡±
The more Qi Tianyi thought about it, the more suspicious it all seemed, but his opponent clearly wasn¡¯t about to give him time to figure things out. In an instant, the man¡¯s speed surged further, and his attack frequency increased dramatically.
¡°Who are you?!¡± Qi Tianyi retreated several steps, demanding sharply.¡°Can¡¯t you tell by looking at my face¡¡± A chilling voice emerged from the dust, along with a terrifying figure gradually appearing.
¡°You¡¡± Qi Tianyi was startled. During the previous battle, the opponent not only showed no signs of struggle but had also undergone an unnoticed transformation¡ A more robust build, a grim face, and slightly red eyes¡ Just from those eyes, his state seemed somewhat simr to Qi Tianyi¡¯s. However, the difference was that his gaze held only indifference, whereas Qi Tianyi¡¯s was clearly more humanized¡
¡°Something¡ has changed¡¡± Qi Tianyi clenched his fist silently, feeling a sense of unease from his opponent. If they were evenly matched before, now his opponent¡¯s momentum was steadily rising.
¡°No matter what, today you must die here¡¡± The opponent stated coldly, and Qi Tianyi could hear the thinly veiled killing intent in his tone.
Boom!
Before the words even faded, a sonic boom suddenly exploded nearby. Qi Tianyi instinctively dodged backwards, his pupils shrinking.
¡°So fast!¡±
The sound came before the attack, which unerringly targeted his vital areas.
Even though he barely dodged, a new cut appeared on his face¡ As the blood trickled down his cheek, Qi Tianyi¡¯s expression turned serious: ¡°I understand, you really mean to fight me to the death, don¡¯t you? Though I still can¡¯t figure out why you¡¯re doing this¡¡±
Boom boom boom!
Clearly, the opponent wasn¡¯t going to waste time talking. After a barrage of furious assaults, Qi Tianyi began feeling slightly overwhelmed. With no edge in speed or strength, Qi Tianyi could only rely on his experience to counter. But to his frustration, aside from slight protection over his head and heart, the opponent left the rest of his body open to strikes! And each time he took a hit, his body seemed to change just a little¡
¡°What is this! Are you some kind of indestructible cockroach?¡± Qi Tianyi retreated rapidly, putting distance between them, then widened his eyes suddenly. His body began to swell rapidly, and his uniform quickly became tight. Just moments ago, he looked like a regr person, but now he was rapidly resembling a certain giant with pale skin. Not only that, his eyes were growing increasingly red, and he seemed much more ferocious.
¡°Want to exchange injury for injury? Bring it on!¡± Qi Tianyi said boldly.
However, he didn¡¯t notice the fleeting smile in Ling Mo¡¯s eyes as he shouted those words.
He fell for it¡ If Qi Tianyi solely focused on defense, Ling Mo wouldn¡¯t have had much confidence in defeating him quickly. The advantage given by the Zombies wasn¡¯t just in physical ability and continuous evolution, but also the virus!
The most indefensible and lethal virus to humans! During their previous encounters, Qi Tianyi had sustained more than twenty wounds, and by now his palm was silently covered in his own blood¡
From the moment the fight began, Ling Mo had it all figured out. In terms ofbat power, Qi Tianyi obviously had a lot of tactics he hadn¡¯t yet used, but this wasn¡¯t the time to give him the chance to showcase them one by one. Thus, the best strategy was to unleash the maximumbat power in a short time to pressure the opponent! This was difficult for ordinary humans, but for Ling Mo, who controlled the Zombie Puppets, it was extremely easy.
How long the Zombie Puppets could hold on or whether they¡¯d suffer hidden injuries wasn¡¯t the focus. From the moment Qi Tianyi was genuinely provoked, he had already stepped into the trap Ling Mo set for him¡
In the hallway, a figure was still sprinting.
After her initial rage, the secretary had no choice but to search along the corridor. Just as she finished searching one floor, a muffled sound came from above her head.
¡°It¡¯s the captain!¡± The secretary immediately looked up at the Ceiling.
Her speed suddenly increased, and she rushed into the door of the hallway ahead.
By this time, Qi Tianyi was leaning against the wall, clutching his Arm.
He had a new cut on his Arm that wasn¡¯t too deep, but it was smeared with blood.
¡°You¡ what have you done?¡± Qi Tianyi red into the empty space ahead, his expression dark, and asked, ¡°From the moment you grabbed me, the more I used my superpower, the more I could feel something creeping through my wounds¡ Is this your doing? What exactly are you trying to aplish?¡±
Meanwhile, Qi Tianyi was angrily screaming in his mind: ¡°I¡¯ve been had! How could I fall for this! This guy ys dirty! But it¡¯s probably just some kind of poison. As long as I have time¡¡±
¡°Since earlier, you¡¯ve been deliberately making a scene to attract your subordinates¡¯ attention, hoping they mighte to rescue you, right? But you¡¯re also afraid of drawing the Second Camp¡¯s people, so you¡¯ve kept the noise to a minimum¡¡±
That rigid voice came again, but due to his high-speed movement, both his figure and words were somewhat blurred. Yet, hearing this, Qi Tianyi was taken aback.
How can he notice something like that amidst such an attack? What kind of focus does this guy have? Sure, I¡¯ve been cut, but he¡¯s literally covered in blood! He must have several life-threatening injuries! If not for his formidable healing ability¡
Wait a second¡ healing ability¡
Qi Tianyi suddenly recalled something, and as he looked at his own arm again, his face turned extremely grim.
At that moment, the opponent finally spoke again, ¡°Didn¡¯t you want to know my reason for attacking you earlier?¡±
¡°You¡ you weren¡¯t sent by the Second Camp¡¡± Qi Tianyi muttered, his face pale.
¡°I sent myself,¡± Ling Mo managed to squeeze out a grin despite the strain, then suddenly propelled himself off the ground, rocketing towards Qi Tianyi like a cannonball, ¡°Die!¡±@@novelbin@@
Chapter 867: Resonance
¡°Boom!¡±
A zombie¡¯s full-force attack was truly terrifying, especially when its body was still undergoing continuous mutation. Armed with the ¡°top-tier bloodline¡± of the Spider Queen, even Qi Tianyi couldn¡¯t dodge in time. However, his own body suddenly surged in height, pushing him even closer to the image of a towering giant.
¡°Who the hell are you!¡± Qi Tianyi roared as heunched a powerful punch, his mind still grappling with the question. While he had a vague guess, the clues were too scarce to solidify anything¡ The only thing he was certain of was that this person was absolutely here to pick a fight!
But this kind of fight-to-the-death strategy¡ what grudge could justify this? The most frustrating part was that the other side could afford to y this game, but he couldn¡¯t! If it were just a straightforward brawl, that would be manageable; with hisbat skills, Qi Tianyi could ensure that at least nine out of ten punches from Ling Mo would miss their mark. But the moment he realized the opponent possessed extraordinary regenerative abilities, all his confidence evaporated into a choking sensation of despair.
How the hell was he supposed to fight this?
Boom! Boom! Boom!
A rapid series of fierce explosions rang out, standing in sharp contrast to Qi Tianyi¡¯s motionless figure. However, only he knew what was really happening. Even though he appeared still, his heels had already sunk deeply into the roof¡¯s asphaltyer, and his knees were buckling under the relentless pressure, seemingly ready to give out at any moment. The reason no motion could be detected was that their speed had escted to an almost unfathomable level.
Yet the side effects of such high-speed exchanges were bing all too evident. Within just a few seconds, Qi Tianyi could feel his enhanced arms beginning to ache. The extreme strain was forcing his breath to grow heavier. And as for his opponent¡
¡°Is that¡ blood?¡±¡°Boom!¡±
Amid the gap between yet another earthshaking punch, Qi Tianyi finally saw it!
Blood, torn muscles, exposed bone¡ The opponent¡¯s body was breaking apart bit by bit under the relentless collisions. And yet, with each destructive blow, an even faster regenerative process followed.
¡°That¡¯s not right¡ Even if recovery is possible, the pain during this period is not something an ordinary person can endure!¡± Qi Tianyi was genuinely shocked this time, and his hand movements involuntarily slowed down. The unsettling feeling that had been bothering him resurfaced, especially as he battled with the opponent. He could feel the changes within his body¡
¡°Bang!¡±
As the opponent kicked his arm, Qi Tianyi was sent flying backward. As he hit the ground, he spat out a mouthful of blood. When he struggled to get up, a look of horror crossed his face.
¡°My body¡ It¡¯s starting to be beyond my control¡¡± Qi Tianyi scrambled to stand up, but his entire body seemed to be shaking uncontrobly, his arms particrly stiff.
¡°You¡ Who exactly are you¡¡± Qi Tianyi red angrily at the figure that looked even more battered than himself, yet was steadily emerging from the dust. Compared to his retreat, the opponent seemed to be brimming with momentum!
¡°The eyes¡¡±@@novelbin@@
When Qi Tianyi saw the opponent¡¯s eyes, his pupils contracted and he instinctively took a step back: ¡°This is impossible¡¡±
¡°Bang!¡±
Ling Mo controlled the Zombie Puppet to charge forward, his blood-stained fist striking Qi Tianyi hard: ¡°Nothing is impossible, you just couldn¡¯t imagine it. Now die!¡±
Another desperate attack!
¡°Roar!¡±
With a dull thud, the Iron Door was mmed open, and a figure dashed out from inside.
¡°Captain!¡±
The secretary appeared just in time to witness the scene-Qi Tianyi, who originally seemed to have some strength left, was now being choked by Ling Mo. His entire body convulsed incessantly, yet he couldn¡¯t muster any strength. Even when the secretary appeared, he was unable to respond¡
What the secretary didn¡¯t know was that blood from Ling Mo¡¯s hand was continuously flowing into Qi Tianyi through his wounds. Initially relying on the activation of the virus for immense power, Qi Tianyi was now paying the price¡
Because of this, Ling Mo¡¯s virus was able to enter so smoothly, taking effect so quickly!
¡°It seems like what you¡¯ve practiced isn¡¯t the full version after all¡¡± Ling Mo said coldly. However, the underlying meaning of his words was something Qi Tianyi no longer had the luxury of pondering.
¡°Captain¡¡± The secretary stared at Qi Tianyi¡¯s back, then suddenly turned furiously toward Ling Mo. ¡°You¡¯re asking for death!¡±
The moment her words fell, the secretary leapt into the air, high heels clicking sharply. As her leg was about to strike Ling Mo, a shocking scene unfolded before them.
Sudden expansion!
Unlike Qi Tianyi, the secretary¡¯s leg began to swell at the exact instant it made contact with Ling Mo. This difference in timing gave her attack a distinct qualitypared to Qi Tianyi¡¯s-much more sustained and with devastating force.
¡°Ugh!¡± Ling Mo let out a muffled groan as he staggered back a step, releasing his grasp on Qi Tianyi, who copsed heavily to the ground.
As both sidesnded, their first instinct was to check on Qi Tianyi lying on the ground.
¡°Don¡¯t you move!¡± the secretary growled, ring venomously at Ling Mo.
Her current appearance waspletely different from before. The seductive allure she once carried had now devolved into pure ferocity, with her face marred by bulging flesh. All over her body, muscles swelled unnaturally, forming grotesque lumps.
¡°You shouldn¡¯t move either¡¡± Ling Mo said in a low voice, his narrowed eyes gradually returning to normal. But his gruesomely disfigured, blood-drenched arm was anything but normal by human standards. What was even more terrifying was what he did next-under the secretary¡¯s intense gaze, Ling Mo calmly reset his broken arm with a sickening crack, then twisted it into a makeshift splint.
Watching this, the secretary couldn¡¯t help but furrow her brows¡ Just looking at it made her feel the pain! She had hoped the teammate lying on the ground could offer her some information, but in the wake of Ling Mo¡¯s forced ¡°blood transfusion,¡± Qi Tianyi had already lost most of his ability to control himself. His fixed, lifeless gaze on Ling Mo failed to convey any meaningful message.
Yet seeing Qi Tianyi¡¯s condition, the secretary couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that this superior of hers might still be salvageable. At the very least, whenparing the severity of injuries, it was clear that his opponent had suffered far worse!
¡°What do you mean?¡± the secretary asked gruffly, keeping a wary eye on the distance between herself and Qi Tianyi. While she could attempt to close the gap and engage, the fact that Ling Mo, despite being more injured, could still stand gave her a heavy sense of trepidation.
Ling Mo had little intention of prolonging the conversation. In truth, he was dealing with his own issues at the moment. For the first time, he was controlling a zombie altered by the Spider Queen¡¯s blood. This not only increased the difficulty of control but also seemed to create a subtle resonance within him.
In his recent frenzied attacks, while there was the typical recklessness of a Zombie Puppet, much of it stemmed from a surge of aggression within Ling Mo¡¯s own body. When he had grabbed Qi Tianyi, his first instinct was to snap the man¡¯s neck. If he hadn¡¯t reminded himself just in time, his puppet might have been doomed then and there. The secretary¡¯s hit was no less fierce than Qi Tianyi¡¯s.
¡°It seems we¡¯ve all been fooled by you¡¡± the secretary continued.
Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but roll his eyes. Was there really a need to state the obvious? The only ones embarrassed here were them!
¡°I doubt your real identity is merely that of a captain,¡± the secretary probed cautiously.
¡°Come on, that kind of probing is so outdated,¡± Ling Mo thought, exasperated.
Still, he refrained from making any sudden moves, as the secretary¡¯s agility clearly surpassed his own. And witnessing Qi Tianyi¡¯s bizarre transformation, she would likely avoid engaging with him in closebat as well.
Moreover, Ling Mo needed a moment to resolve his own issues¡
In the wilderness, Ling Mo¡¯s main body clutched his chest, breathing deeply and heavily. Simr to Qi Tianyi¡¯s earlier state, his eyes were also reddened, like those of a frenzied beast.
¡°What connection exists between the Falcon and me?¡± Ling Mo wondered, his brow furrowed, unable to shake the question from his mind.
Chapter 868: Ive Given Up on Treatment
The virus was always shrouded in mystery, so much so that even someone as knowledgeable as Old Lan couldn¡¯t fully unravel its secrets. However, ever since the evolution of the master ball became more pronounced, Ling Mo had gained a deeper understanding of it.
In his eyes, the virus resembled a rapidly evolving colossal creature, using the entire world as its tform to achieve this goal. No matter how much other Zombies and creatures evolved, they were merely parts of this grand scheme. Ling Mo¡¯s goal, naturally, wasn¡¯t to be trapped in this endless cycle but to find a way to break free from it entirely. Yet, judging by the current situation, that dream was far from realization.
That said, infection wasn¡¯t entirely a bad thing. At least for humanity, the emergence of superhumans provided them with some level of survivalpetitiveness. But this small amount of strength felt far too insignificant¡ like the three individuals standing on the rooftop at this very moment.
The existence of Zombie Puppets was the critical factor in Ling Mo¡¯s sess. However, since his main body had undergone long-term modifications by trace amounts of the virus-and due to the peculiar connection he shared with Zombie Puppets-the more intense the evolution of a zombie puppet, the more severe the impact on his main body. As for this connection¡ Qi Tianyi and the others had experienced something markedly different from Ling Mo. While Ling Mo¡¯s transformation was gradual, theirs was forcibly activated.
The activation of the virus in their bodies granted them the ability to push their potential to the limit, achieving Zombie-like levels of explosive strength and speed. Yet for the human physique, such extreme bursts of power inevitably came with severe side effects. This was why Ling Mo often pointed out that Qi Tianyi hadn¡¯t mastered the technique fully. In his view, the method clearly had room for improvement¡ although it seemed the actual steps might only be found in the hands of Chief of Staff Wang.
¡°To be honest, this method would be far more useful to me¡ I just wonder, in the hands of that Chief of Staff Wang, has this technique of deliberate activation been pushed to its limits¡¡±
Simple activation was far from enough to counteract the Zombie virus.
Ling Mo was pondering this issue in his mind when the secretary poised herself in a ready-to-attack stance, warily watching him. As she asionally nced at Qi Tianyi, her expression became increasingly anxious. Meanwhile, Qi Tianyi was gradually losing consciousness amidst his convulsions. Even when he briefly regained awareness, he only managed to mutter ¡°I have already¡¡± before falling silent again.
To Ling Mo, the full version of that sentence was clearly ¡°I¡¯ve already given up on treatment,¡± but in the secretary¡¯s understanding, it was akin to an adrenaline shot directly into her blood vessels.Surely, there¡¯s hope!
¡°So tell me, what is it that you really want? Did you go through all this trouble just to kill us? You should know that if we miss the meeting, someone wille looking for us,¡± the secretary asked again. As she spoke, her face swelled slightly, as if a fist was about to pop out from her forehead.
Ling Mo¡¯s eye twitched at the sight, and he couldn¡¯t shake off a subtle feeling. Although Qi Tianyi was the captain on paper, his strength wasn¡¯t much greater than that of the secretary¡ Of course, if Qi Tianyi ever found out about Ling Mo¡¯s assessment, he might just be angry enough toe back to life. After all, if he didn¡¯t rely on the advantage of being a Zombie, he would¡¯ve been torn apart by now.
Thinking along this line, the deepest hidden nail wasn¡¯t likely Qi Tianyi¡ His presence simply served to better conceal the existence of that nail, meaning he was just a Pawn disyed on the surface.
While the ambush on Ling Mo certainly involved Qi Tianyi, the true source of danger came from the intelligence the nail obtained through the Second Camp. Unless that nail was removed, Ling Mo¡¯s actions here would remain perpetually restricted and exceedingly perilous¡
As a cautious person, Ling Mo always adhered to the principle of eradicating the problem at its root. So when he spoke, he broke the current stalemate: ¡°Simple, I want to talk to the Boss behind all this.¡±
His words were abrupt, andbined with his stiff expression, they carried an air of ¡°you¡¯re not qualified.¡±
The secretary was momentarily stunned¡ She stared at Ling Mo in bewilderment, unable to discern anything from his expression.
¡°Does he really know something?¡± the secretary hesitated, thinking to herself.
Qi Tianyi, lying on the ground, let out a few more cries, but his movement only resulted in faster blood cirction. Before he could fully open his eyes, he started convulsing again.
Ling Mo seized the moment and added, ¡°Better decide quickly; time won¡¯t wait for anyone.¡±
The secretary gritted her teeth in contemtion for a moment before sharply demanding, ¡°What do you want to discuss?¡±
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¡°Mm mm!¡±
In a room inside the building, Yang Mei, who was tightly bound, struggled with difficulty. She had regained consciousness rtively early, but the Patrol Team captain who had fainted alongside her stilly limp in a chair, eyes closed. He wasn¡¯t even aware that one of his arms was hanging in a loop above his head¡
The other end of the rope was tied to Yang Mei¡¯s ankle, meaning any significant movement would cause a heavy object suspended above the patrol captain¡¯s head to mercilessly crash down¡
¡°Why does this kind of vicious setup alwayse so easily to him? Is he a born criminal mastermind?¡± Yang Mei thought, frustrated. This constraint meant she had to minimize her movements, increasing the difficulty by several notches¡ As for hoping those two guards woulde to check on them-who knows what that captain had told them, as she hadn¡¯t heard even a footstep for nearly an hour!
However, at that moment, an abrupt sound disrupted the silence in the room.
¡°Beep beep beep!¡±
The ringtone of themunicator had just sounded when it seemed to be answered automatically.
This strange situation caused Yang Mei to halt her movements immediately.
¡°Zzzz¡¡±
In the silence, the static from themunicator transitioned from faint to clear, gradually reaching Yang Mei¡¯s hearing range. She twisted her neck with difficulty, searching for the source of the sound.
¡°He wouldn¡¯t be so careless, but what exactly is the purpose of leaving a Communicator?¡± Yang Mei considered several possibilities, but despite her spection, she was utterly unprepared for the first words that came through: ¡°Hi, did you sleep well?¡±
¡°Uh¡¡± Yang Mei was momentarily stunned by instinct, then immediately became furious.@@novelbin@@
She was familiar with that voice! It was the same one that came from that zombie face!
Although she had already suspected that leaving the Communicator was part of some devious n, calling in just to mock her was beyond shameless! Additionally, as soon as she recognized the voice, her earlier musings about how the Communicator had automatically picked up slipped from her mind. This meant she didn¡¯t notice the Red Glimmer that briefly shed through a gap in the window.
On the Rooftop, Ling Mo waved the Communicator in front of him, making sure that even its faintest noises were audibly projected: ¡°Now you understand, I have quite a few hostages in my hands. If the captain¡¯s life isn¡¯t leverage enough, adding these hostages should make my bargaining chips substantial. As for what we discuss and how it goes, I make those calls, not you, alright?¡±
¡°You¡¡± The secretary¡¯s expression turned resentful. While this information couldn¡¯t be verified, after witnessing Qi Tianyi¡¯s fate, she couldn¡¯t easily question Ling Mo¡¯s capabilities¡ And even though the soundsing from the Communicator were indistinct, it was clear a woman was ¡°whimpering.¡±
¡°Even at a time like this, he won¡¯t waste anything! So he nned this even while hitting me, calcting exactly when I¡¯d wake up to use me like this¡¡± Yang Mei fumed internally.
But Ling Mo, after setting down the Communicator, had a different thought: ¡°Didn¡¯t think it would actuallye in handy.¡±
Qi Tianyi was just one of the bargaining chips, and demonstrating a stronger threat was Ling Mo¡¯s ultimate negotiation tactic. When possible, he¡¯d opt for a more intricate method to extract the information he desired without needing to resort to direct confrontation.
Chapter 869: Lock the Door and Strike
Before the meeting began¡
After a round of bargaining and exchanging enough intelligence, Ling Mo left the rooftop. Throughout this process, the secretary red at him angrily until he left. She then rushed eagerly to Qi Tianyi, ¡°Captain, are you alright?¡±
While her back was to the door, she heard a soft ¡°click,¡± and couldn¡¯t help but curse under her breath, ¡°What good is locking the door! Even if you got the intelligence, so what? You still can¡¯t escape! Tonight, I¡¯ll make sure you die here!¡±
Despite her cursing, she grabbed Qi Tianyi and shook him vigorously. On closer observation, she noticed several unusual things¡ First, Qi Tianyi wasn¡¯t severely injured. Although he was covered in blood, most of it wasn¡¯t his. Yet, where did the convulsionse from? If it weren¡¯t for his incessant twitching, the secretary wouldn¡¯t have been so eager to help him¡ Who knows if he might just stop breathing from all that convulsing?
But now, it appears the secretary¡¯s assumptions might have been misguided¡
Moreover, Qi Tianyi wasn¡¯t just showing physical anomalies; his mental state seemed equally dire. He seemed to be in a state of disoriented consciousness. When the secretary shook him, he suddenly sniffed and opened his eyes wide.
¡°Ah!¡±
Unprepared, the secretary let out a piercing scream.
Those eyes¡ They were blood-red!Not just the whites, but the entire irises had turned blood-red! His gaze revealed no trace of humanity, exuding a chilling aura. The way he looked at her was as if she were merely an ant¡
And as his eyes opened, Qi Tianyi¡¯s face began to twist violently. His mouth opened, emitting a series of raspy ¡°ha ha¡± sounds. Although his limbs were still twitching, his muscles bulged and tensed. He resembled an insect, his body moving in segments, an unsettling and disjointed sight.
¡°You¡ you¡¯re¡¡± The secretary finally grasped the situation, letting go of Qi Tianyi and stepping back.
She now understood Ling Mo¡¯s strange expression as he left¡ and the purpose of locking the door had be all too clear¡
¡°He¡¯s trying to trap me here, and the captain is his weapon to do that!¡±
Although Qi Tianyi seemed to have difficulty moving, as soon as the secretary made her move, he immediately grabbed her wrist with his hand turned backward.
The grip was so firm that in an instant, the secretary felt as though her wrist might break.
Reflexively, she inted her arm and forcefully freed herself from Qi Tianyi¡¯s grasp. She then leapt backward and quickly dashed toward the door.
¡°Bang bang¡¡±@@novelbin@@
The secretary grabbed the door handle and shook it forcefully, then gritted her teeth and kicked the door twice.
¡°Damn it!¡±
It wouldn¡¯t open!
Something clearly blocked the door from behind. Although she managed to create a small gap, it wasn¡¯t enough for someone to pass through.
By this time, Qi Tianyi had already staggered to his feet, drooling from his mouth, his eyes locked onto the secretary¡¯s back¡
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While there was amotion on the rooftop, a shadow had already slipped near the meeting room and quickly ducked into a corner¡
Meanwhile, several figures were continuously entering the small meeting room¡
Less than fifty meters from the meeting room, several guards were patrolling. Guards were positioned thirty meters behind, ten meters behind, and at the entrance as well. Each guard was armed and alert, maintaining distances that allowed for mutual support.
In such a setup, sneaking close was incredibly difficult for outsiders¡
However, at that moment, one of the outermost guards suddenly halted.
He turned back to peer into the dim corridor, cautiously raised his gun, and then took a couple of steps forward, as if trying to capture something¡
¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Another guard immediately noticed his behavior and asked.
¡°Did you hear something?¡± the guard hesitantly questioned.
¡°Did I?¡±
The inquiring guard replied suspiciously, also straining his ears.
¡°It sounds like¡ someone calling for help?¡±
The voice was somewhat indistinct, which only piqued the curiosity of the two guards even more.
¡°Let¡¯s check it out.¡±
They cautiously approached the corner, holding their guns nervously. But when they turned the corner, both were momentarily stunned.
Therey amunicator in the corner, emitting a persistent voice, ¡°Help¡¡±
As soon as the guards appeared, the voice abruptly stopped, reced by a sudden ¡°Bang!¡±
It was an onomatopoeic sound, but shocking enough to scare them.
Both already-nervous guards yelped in rm and immediately retreated. Their reaction drew the attention of the other guards.
In that brief moment, a blood-covered dark shadow leapt down from above, slipped through the window directly into the corridor, andnded quietly behind the guards.
By the time anyone turned around, the figure had vanished¡
¡°Sometimes, using a simple method can yield unexpectedly good results,¡± Ling Mo thought smugly as he slipped into the meeting room. However, his satisfaction was short-lived, as two voices suddenly emerged from the narrow passage ahead.
This meeting room was essentially divided into an inner and outer room, connected by a corridor. The outer room, without its lights on, was quite dim, but at least the door to the inner room was visible. This setup was clearly because Falcon¡¯s meetings here were somewhat shady. Even though the Second Camp tacitly agreed, they couldn¡¯t openly let it be too obvious. That¡¯s why not only the time was set for night, but the location was also rather secluded.
Ling Mo¡¯s sessful infiltration was possible because¡ this ce wasn¡¯t under surveince.
That was good news, indicating that monitoring was not only in Falcon¡¯s hands but also in the hands of the Second Camp. However, the fact that security measures were forced to be shared underscored a rather troublesome situation.
When Ling Mo heard the two people talking, he silently melted into the shadows, moving as soundlessly as a bat.
¡°Is that so¡ Though I¡¯ve heard that this time, there¡¯s a good chance we can force Yuwen Xuan toply,¡± one of them said.
¡°Ahem, whether or not that¡¯s true, it¡¯s better to be prepared, right? Honestly, being stationed here feels too dangerous¡¡±
¡°You idiot. Once we take over the Second Camp, they¡¯ll give you some cushy little post. Wouldn¡¯t it be nice to sit back and enjoy an easy life? And you know how things are these days¡ surviving one more day is all that matters.¡±
¡°Anyway, we¡¯ll know once Captain Qi arrives. Speaking of which, doesn¡¯t Captain Qi seem unusually irritable these past few days?¡±
¡°Who knows¡¡±
The two continued chatting as they made their way into the inner room, disappearing behind the door.
Ling Mo, still concealed in the shadows, blinked and muttered inwardly, ¡°How exactly do they n to force Yuwen Xuan toply?¡±
Suddenly, the door to the outer room was pulled shut. A voice rang out, ¡°Are we almost ready?¡±
¡°Looks like not everyone¡¯s here yet.¡±
¡°Doesn¡¯t matter, we¡¯ll start once they arrive. Past a certain time, no one¡¯s allowed in or out anyway. Those two idiots outside were scared half to death by amunicator. It¡¯s probably just some prank by the Second Camp.¡±
¡°Still, better sweep the ce just in case¡¡±
Bang!
The door mmed shut, and the voices outside were abruptly cut off.
Once the people in the outer room had all entered the inner room, Ling Mo slowly twisted his neck and then gently closed his eyes.
When he opened them again, his gaze had transformed, his eyes now zing a blood-red hue.
His entire demeanor shifted, bing sinister and bloodthirsty, oozing an otherworldly menace.
¡°Time¡¯s up.¡±
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¡°Huh? Who are you?¡±
¡°What the-?¡±
¡°Ahhh!¡±
Faint light seeped out from behind the closed door. In that dim glow, shadows scrambled in every direction, desperate to flee, while a massive, beast-like figure loomed, swelling with terrifying intensity.
Chapter 870: The Approaching Sounds
The chaos subsided five minutester.
Ling Mo controlled the Zombie Puppet and pped its hands. This murder weapon was nowpletely soaked in blood, even the gaps between its fingers were filled with fresh gore, along with some unsettling remnants. The pungent smell of blood was overwhelming, and Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but think, ¡°This really has a bit of a sinister vibe¡¡±
As for the dagger that he previously held, it hadpletely vanished, likely lodged in the abdomen of a corpse or submerged in a pool of blood.
He then turned his gaze to his right, where a burly man was clinging to a table leg, crying uncontrobly. The sight of the Zombie Puppet and the carnage around would send chills down anyone¡¯s spine.
As the vanguard of the Falcon team, these men might not be exceptionally skilled, but they were certainly notcking in basic survival abilities. However, being ambushed during a meeting, unarmed, by a ¡°Monster,¡± was beyond what they could handle. Especially when Ling Mo¡¯s Arm was shattered, yet he fought as fiercely as a Zombie, most of them lost the will to resist.
But in terms of speed¡ there was only one door in the Inner Room. Could a dozen men hope to surpass a single Zombie Puppet holding its ground?
After this meeting room ambush, the Zombie Puppet¡¯s lifespan was nearing its end. Even if the external damage could be healed, the internal deterioration was unstoppable. Compared to a normal Zombie, this Zombie Puppet was more like a single-use bomb¡ one that didn¡¯t self-destruct.
¡°Stay back¡¡± The burly man tried to appear strong, but one of his legs was twisted in the wrong direction, dragging his body under the table. ¡°What the hell are you!¡± he suddenly shouted frantically, ¡°You¡¯re neither human nor Zombie! What are you? Are you a Monster created by the Second Camp? Do you think killing us will make a difference? I¡¯m telling you, the Second Camp¡¡±
He shouted while retreating, and midway through his yelling, he suddenly kicked a chair towards Ling Mo. Without looking back, he grabbed the edge of the table and scrambled to his feet. Then, despite dragging an injured leg, he staggered and crawled frantically toward the door. The speed he managed to muster despite his condition was a clear testament to his intense will to survive.However, Ling Mo casually shifted his body and easily dodged the chair.
¡°If I can just get out of here¡¡±
The burly man struggled to push himself over a corpse and reached out for the doorknob.
But at that very moment, his whole body froze, and his expression turned lifeless.
The bloodstained hand of the Zombie Puppet sped the doorknob before he could reach it. That same mechanical voice sounded above his head once more: ¡°No need to panic.¡±
¡°¡¡± The burly man remained still, though anotheryer of Sweat quickly drenched his already pale and mmy face.
¡°If you end up fighting the Second Camp, I doubt you¡¯d show any mercy to your formerrades, right? I can understand the grunts down below-they¡¯re just following orders. But you¡ you¡¯re one of the decision-makers.¡± The cold voice continued.
The burly man stammered, his voice trembling, ¡°W-what do you want?¡±
¡°To be honest, I already know everything I need to know. The only thing I want to ask you is this: how did you manage to force Yuwen Xuan into submission?¡± Ling Mo asked. ???????¦¥S
This man, who had somehow survived until the end, was one of the two individuals who had been talking in the Outer Room earlier. He was the one who had brought up this very topic.
It suddenly dawned on the burly man why he was still alive. For a moment, he was stunned, but then an uncontroble sense of relief washed over him. There¡¯s hope! If he still had some use to his captor, then surely¡
¡°You have one second to decide. Speak, or die.¡± Ling Mo didn¡¯t hesitate, firmly pressing his blood-covered palm against the man¡¯s head.
The sticky blood dripped down his forehead, shattering the slim hope that had just flickered to life in the man¡¯s heart.
¡°I¡¯ll talk! I¡¯ll talk! Don¡¯t kill me!¡± the burly man cried out in terror. His entire body pressed instinctively against the door. But with the reinforced soundproofing and the excellent acoustics, the guards stationed outside couldn¡¯t hear a single thing. Or perhaps, even if they did asionally catch an odd sound, they would deliberately avoid responding. After all, those who dared to move closer and listen¡
¡°This is what happens when you try to y the thief in someone else¡¯s house¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself, giving the burly man a light tap. ¡°Speak.¡±
¡°Well¡ it involves Ling Mo¡¡±
The burly man had barely started when Ling Mo stiffened. How did this end up involving him again?
Though he had made quite an effort to save himself and even caused considerable trouble for Chief of Staff Wang, as the burly man continued to talk, Ling Mo¡¯s expression darkened.
¡°Currently¡ even though Ling Mo managed to escape¡ his whereabouts are still under our control¡ The Second Camp doesn¡¯t know where they are¡ so the initiative is still in our hands. We could even im that Ling Mo is already under our control¡ A few days ago, the Second Camp used an excuse to visit the Oil Depot. Afterwards, I heard Yuwen Xuan was furious, almost storming over to cause trouble for Captain Qi¡¡± The burly man paused suddenly, cold Sweat streaming down his face once more.
Could this be Yuwen Xuan¡¯s revenge? No! He doesn¡¯t even know where Ling Mo is¡
He knew that besides Ling Mo, the person Yuwen Xuan was most concerned about was his only rtive, the woman who always stayed close by Ling Mo¡¯s side. The situation she was in shouldn¡¯t be much different. Even if he wanted to act rashly, he should be cautious! It couldn¡¯t be this reckless, could it?
But regardless of the burly man¡¯s racing thoughts, Ling Mo fell silent for a moment.
¡°So, my escape was actually part of the n, was it? No wonder Chief of Staff Wang didn¡¯t seem to give it his all. Aside from conserving strength, this was probably another reason¡¡±
The burly man shivered inwardly for a while. Ling Mo¡¯s hand remained motionless on his head, and in the unbearable silence, the burly man finally mustered the courage to ask, ¡°Can¡ can you not kill me? Please! I¡¯ve told you everything I know. If there¡¯s anything else you want to ask¡¡±
¡°This n against Ling Mo, do you know anything?¡± Ling Mo coldly interrupted his pleading.
¡°I¡ I don¡¯t really know¡¡± the burly man replied with difficulty.
¡°Unfortunately, your mental reaction suggests you¡¯re well-informed.¡±
With a cold snort from Ling Mo, a sharp ¡°crack¡± echoed from the burly man¡¯s neck. He immediately widened his eyes, his mouth open in a silent scream. As Ling Mo let go, he copsed, falling heavily onto another corpse.
¡°Chief of Staff Wang, and the entire core of Falcon¡ consider this my first gift to you.¡±
ncing back at the blood-soaked Meeting Room, Ling Mo casually picked up a Pocket Knife from the wall, wiped it on his sleeve, and then opened the door with a backward motion¡
Meanwhile, in the wilderness, Ye Lian and the others hadpletely covered the trap.
Although it looked like a thinyer of branches, the way they had arranged them indicated they were quite sturdy.
¡°So, who wants to be the first to cut the ribbon?¡± Wang Lin was eager to try. Although she hadn¡¯t participated, she had been an enthusiastic observer from the beginning, and now she felt a bit excited.
Naturally, this remark earned her an eye roll from Yu Shiran, but having observed the little girl¡¯s quirky habit of talking to herself, she hadforted herself with the thought: Why bother arguing with a little entric¡ She hasn¡¯t taken her medicine, but that doesn¡¯t mean I haven¡¯t taken mine!
It was Xia Na who spoke next, ncing at Wang Lin, ¡°What¡¯s the rush? Wait until the Patrol Team changes shifts.¡±
¡°When¡¯s that going to happen¡¡± Wang Lin was a bit anxious.
Just then, Ling Mo, who had been sitting quietly at the back, suddenly chimed in, ¡°Actually, it already started a while ago¡¡±
Upon saying that, he closed his eyes again, pretending to rest.
¡°What are you trying to be all mysterious for¡¡± Wang Lin couldn¡¯t help but stick out her tongue at him.
But with his eyes closed, Ling Mo was quietly struggling; he wasn¡¯t just pretending. Controlling the Zombie Puppet was exhausting, even for someone made of iron! It tired the mind, not the body¡
However, the strangest thing was that the voice echoing in his mind seemed to have gotten a bit closer during this time¡@@novelbin@@
¡°Where are you¡¡±
Chapter 871: Thong
On the street under the night sky-
The wandering zombies have be a fixedndscape; this is the most brutal hunting ground¡ yet a paradise for Senior Zombies. They are the darlings of evolution, beings at the top of the food chain.
At this moment, one of them was sprinting through the darkness.
During the time since she left the Spider Queen¡¯sir, her form had undergone quite a change¡ But her mouth kept opening and closing without a sound, seemingly whispering two words: ¡°Ling Mo¡¡±
¡°What are you mumbling about! Don¡¯t you know that talking behind someone¡¯s back makes them sneeze?¡± Ling Mo¡¯s main body finally blurted out irritably. He originally thought the situation would improve, but it turned out to be a ticking time bomb! Even if it calms down temporarily, it inevitably resurfaces soon.
In this situation, relying on self-control was clearly no longer effective¡ and this once again reminded Ling Mo of what the Spider Queen had once said: ¡°You wille to find me eventually¡¡±
Xia Na immediately turned around with a cheeky smile and said, ¡°That¡¯s an unfounded superstition¡¡±
¡°Stay silent at a time like this! Come on, Ye Lian, let me recharge¡¡±
¡°No¡¡± Ye Lian¡¯s soft voice followed.¡While Ling Mo¡¯s main body was still struggling, his Zombie Puppet was not idle either.
Multitasking was not too hard for him now; the stronger his psychic power, the easier it became. Of course, doing something else when less important matters arise was even less of an issue¡
Some strange noises in the wilderness were transmitted to the Zombie Puppet¡¯s ears through the psychic link, but this killer automaton remained unresponsive. He was currently intensely focused, lying against a window¡ eavesdropping.
Leaving the Meeting Room wasn¡¯t too difficult; it simply required waiting patiently for an opportunity to slip away at the right moment. The challenge was how to make the group of guards overlook any anomalies within¡ Regarding this issue, Ling Mo had made a bold attempt.
First, he scavenged a set of rtively clean clothes and forcibly dressed the Zombie Puppet in them, then put a hat on its head. With that, he walked out confidently¡ The moment he went out, he immediately attracted a lot of attention from the guards, mainly because they were startled by his physique and then by confusion¡
¡°Have you seen this person before?¡±
¡°What about you?¡±
¡°How did hee out from inside?¡±
Everyone exchanged puzzled looks. Besides recognizing his build, it was hard to make out his face¡ The lighting was dim! Just being able to see his outline was already fortunate¡
But no one dared to approach him and ask him to lift his hat! Anyone who could walk out from the Meeting Room had the power to easily crush them with a single p!
So for a moment, the atmosphere was quite strange.
Ling Mo, being silently stared at by this group, felt a bit anxious too.
However, thinking that this was just a Zombie Puppet, even if things escted, he could take it all the way without fear. This gave him a sort of reckless confidence. ???????§§?
With this newfound confidence, he quickened his pace and tossed out a cool phrase: ¡°All of you, back off! Today¡¯s meeting is important. Except for the captain and his team, no one else is allowed to go in.¡±
¡°Then¡ you¡¡± A guard, witnessing Ling Mo walking past, braced himself to ask another question.
But as soon as he asked, he received a re: ¡°I¡¯m busy!¡±
¡°Please, go ahead¡¡± The guard quickly stepped back, cursing himself internally for being overly curious¡
After Ling Mo calmly walked away, the group of guards still hadn¡¯t quite figured it out¡@@novelbin@@
¡°Did he use a Superpower?¡± Someone finally came up with a somewhat reasonable exnation.
¡°P¡probably. Should we ask¡¡±
¡°Ask what? If you want to get scolded, go ahead.¡±
¡°Damn, why should it be me¡¡±
For matters that didn¡¯t concern life and death, no one wanted to take the initiative. That¡¯s just how people in the Camp handled things. Unlike others, those like Ling Mo, who relied on themselves to survive, paid more attention to such details. It was precisely because of this consideration that Ling Mo dared to use such a method.
But this tactic could only work once. It might fool these people, but it certainly wouldn¡¯t work on those inside that window¡
Archive Room¡
When Ling Mo reached this area, he noticed the iron te hanging above.
The original Air Force Corps had left behind arge amount of data, which, after being consolidated by Falcon, formed this archive room filled with extensive disaster information. The reason the Air Force Corps initially managed to dominate the surrounding Survivor Camps was precisely because of this Intelligence. In a situation wheremunication methods were scarce and human activity ranges were significantly restricted, Intelligence was extremely crucial, yet hard toe by. Therefore, from a strategic standpoint, this ce was undoubtedly a very important department¡ and the person managing it clearly wouldn¡¯t be ordinary.
¡°Unexpectedly, they even nted a nail here¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself.
After some eavesdropping and scent detection, he had basically determined the number of people inside.
Three people¡ and one of them was that nail.
For someone on the other side to have been infiltrating for so long and getting a hand into such an important position, they must be extremely cautious¡
¡°Take it slow¡ The matters in the Meeting Room and on the Rooftop can¡¯t be concealed for long. Once the news reaches here, this person will immediately inform Chief of Staff Wang¡ But it¡¯s precisely for this reason that there must be no mistakes.¡± With this thought, Ling Mo had already turned his gaze towards the door.
A security door¡ It wouldn¡¯t be difficult for the Zombie Puppet to open it, the most important thing is¡
¡°Plop!¡±
As the master ball shot forth, Ling Mo¡¯s gaze immediately became focused.
The master balltched itself firmly onto the door lock, while a psychic tentacle extended silently from it into the Keyhole.
Though the psychic power Devoured hadn¡¯t beenpletely digested, Ling Mo¡¯s tentacle had undergone new changes after a round of evolution.
Transformation!
Previously, it was quite a struggle for him to create a tentacle of normal size with uniform thickness and suitable flexibility. But with stronger psychic power as a support, Ling Mo could now make changes to the tentacle in small areas. This was despite having had only a short time to practice; otherwise, he thought, he¡¯d be able to change even more. Simply put, if his previous psychic power level was at 5, it¡¯s now almost at 6, with his starting point possibly at 0.5 or even lower¡
The first aspect he practiced was-lockpicking.
As he thought about it, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit emotional¡ Who would¡¯ve thought he¡¯d spend his days advancing his lockpicking skills!
Once the tentacle entered the Keyhole, it began to expand, adapting and transforming like a gel.
Though this process seemed simple, it was actually quite a challenge for one¡¯s imagination and concentration.
It¡¯s hard for those without mental abilities to imagine grappling with the air, relentlessly refining their imagined Key¡ It¡¯s not just wishful thinking; there are numerous resistances to encounter¡
Compared to the Enhancement ability, mental ability is clearly much moreplex¡ at least in the current scenario.
From this experience, Ling Mo gradually realized something important-this Superpower seems tailored for psychopaths! How else would a normal person have such expansive thoughts and self-deceptive imagination?
After feeling dizzy for several seconds, Ling Mo finally sensed some movement.
¡°Click¡¡±
The door slowly opened, and the master ball¡¯s covering thoroughly muffled the sound. Ling Mo¡¯s gentle lock-turning technique ensured that almost no noise was made.
His sufficiently slow actions minimized the friction sound between the door and the frame, and the moment the gap opened, Ling Mo eagerly rushed inside¡
¡°Click.¡± The door closed, and Ling Mo immediately destroyed the lock mechanism.
But as he turned the corner, hiding behind the wall, Ling Mo was suddenly stunned.
A rather curvaceous woman stood at the other end of the hallway. The crucial point was¡ she was leaning against the wall, grabbing the hem of her skirt with both hands, slowly pulling it down¡
The moment Ling Mo appeared, what he saw was¡
¡°Indeed, a thong¡¡±
Chapter 872: The Last Line of Defense
At the end of the corridor, there was unexpectedly a locker, clearly absent in the early considerations of having someone sneaking in at night¡
Under Ling Mo¡¯s watchful gaze, the woman leisurely changed her clothes, asionally pausing to adjust some details¡ However, for the battle-hardened Ling Mo, this scene was not enough to disrupt his actions¡
¡°Let¡¯s observe for now.¡±
From a distance of just under ten meters, Ling Mo silently focused on every move the woman made, his eyes unblinking¡
¡°Ah Jing,e over here.¡±
The woman called out suddenly while fastening her shirt without even looking up.
At this moment, a rank wind suddenly swept from behind her, followed closely by a hand covering her mouth, while the other arm tightly encircled her upper body.
Caught unawares, the woman¡¯s eyes widened in shock, but she instinctively raised her heel, stomping heavily on the ambusher¡¯s foot.
The seven or eight centimeter high stiletto heel was practically a lethal weapon when used like this. As long as the ambusher felt pain, she could seize the opportunity to break free.But since Ling Mo had decided to make a move, how could he possibly give her that chance¡
The stiletto heel hit its mark with precision, but the ambusher behind didn¡¯t budge an inch.
Before she could recover from her astonishment, she was abruptly dragged into the darkness behind her.
¡°Whimper whimper!¡±
¡°Don¡¯t scream, or I¡¯ll break through yourst line of defense too!¡± Ling Mo whispered menacingly.
His threat was evidently quite effective, as the woman immediately remembered something vitally important¡ she was naked! This line of defense was already tenuous, but it was better than nothing at all!
¡°So, all three staff members in here are women, right?¡± Ling Mo asked again.
The woman gritted her teeth, silent but strained to make struggling movements, yet with arms like those of a Zombie Puppet, forged of iron, she had no room to budge.
¡°Not willing to nod? That¡¯s okay, because it¡¯s actually quite easy to tell. If they weren¡¯t all women, then your bold move of changing clothes near the entrance would be quite daring, wouldn¡¯t it?¡± Ling Mo remarked thoughtfully.
¡°Whimper!¡± The woman could no longer hold back, feeling as if being spied upon was her fault!
¡°What do you want!¡± Both quickly pressed into the corner, the woman asked in a muffled voice.
In the darkness, she couldn¡¯t see the other¡¯s face, but from the build, he seemed formidablyrge.
Compared to the Ambusher, she was absolutely diminutive like a doll¡
¡°He wouldn¡¯t be harboring the same thoughts as King Kong, would he? He couldn¡¯t possibly be thinking of abducting her!¡±
This thought naturally popped into her head¡ after all, she was dragged away while changing her clothes!
But for Ling Mo, he realized the opportunity when he heard the woman¡¯s shout¡
Ten meters wasn¡¯t too challenging for a Zombie Puppet, but being cautious, Ling Mo did not rush into action.
It was when she suddenly started speaking that Ling Mo felt it was the optimal moment to make a move.
Firstly, speaking would inevitably distract her, and secondly¡
¡°What now? Want me to help you with your zipper again?¡±
A woman¡¯s voice suddenly came from ahead, apanied by approaching footsteps.
¡°Whimper!¡±
The woman, controlled by Ling Mo, just about to speak out, fainted, her eyes rolling back.
Ling Mo gentlyid her down on the ground and then peeked down the corridor.
¡°Where is everyone?¡±
The neer was a petite woman, looking around in confusion as she called out.
However, she quickly focused her gaze towards the doorway and walked decisively towards it: ¡°Hey, stop ying around, I¡¯m busy over there¡ Where are you?¡± §²??N???§§?
But as the distance closed, Ling Mo sensed something was off.
The woman seemed to behave normally, but was actually tensed up all over.
¡°Hmm? She seems very cautious¡¡±
This also meant that she might have good skills, possibly even a superhuman¡
¡°Hey¡¡±
The petite woman soon reached the corner and cautiously turned her head, only to be startled.
¡°How can this be¡¡±
No one was there; the ce waspletely empty¡
In the moment of her astonishment, a Dark Shadow suddenly descended from above, and she was swiftly pinned to the ground.
This entire sequence urred in less than a second. When she regained her senses from the dizziness, her hands were already held down, and a woman in a state of unconsciousness had appeared beside her.
From what she could feel, the Ambusher was sitting on her back, and had raised a karate chop just as she came to¡
After knocking out two staff members, Ling Mo tied them up together temporarily.
Considering that two of the three were Members of the Second Camp, Ling Mo did not intend to be overly harsh.
Despite identally seeing quite a bit, those were all unintended¡
The most crucial point was that neither of them had seen the face of his Zombie Puppet clearly.
With the aftermath dealt with, the next step was to take care of thest person.
Ling Mo had a vague feeling that this third person, who had not yet appeared, was likely the nail at the heart of the Second Camp¡ and one of the direct reasons for the danger to him¡
Deep within the archive room, there was a tranquility.
Cabs neatly arranged like those in a Library segmented the vast space into numerous small sections, with dim yellow light shining down from above, casting even darker shadows around.
And within this shadow, a figure was cautiously moving through.
Light footsteps, agile and decisive movements¡
¡°Hmm?¡±
A woman who was browsing through documents suddenly turned her head, looking towards the darkness.
The Dark Shadow immediately halted, pressing against the back of a cab.
¡°Discovered? Impossible, if it were a mental ability user, my psychic tentacles should have sensed their probe¡¡± Ling Mo thought, motionless.
The woman had short, efficient hair and her features were not clear. Judging from her build, she appeared quite ordinary. If it weren¡¯t for specific information, Ling Mo would have had a hard time believing this person was the nail. She seemed to casually look ahead, appearing as if pondering some issue¡
Yet, Ling Mo sensed an unusual air about this woman; it waste, and while the other two staff members were cking, she was still working¡ Maintaining such a level of alertness while fully focused was not something ordinary people could achieve.
Seeing that no one else was around, the woman set down the file she was holding and slowly walked forward, though not in the direction of Ling Mo¡¯s hiding ce. It seemed as if she was searching for some documents, but Ling Mo had the persistent sensation that her eyes were somehow fixed on him¡
This woman¡ she¡¯s something else.
Even with her not looking directly at him, Ling Mo didn¡¯t dare to move. Through the gaps between the cabs, he kept a close watch on her, using the Zombies¡¯ stealth instincts to their fullest extent. At the same time, he began to feel something wrong with his body. Some of his muscles started to shrink, and it felt as though the flesh inside was melting away¡ At this rate, it wouldn¡¯t take long before he became nothing more than a heap of rotting flesh.@@novelbin@@
The distance between them shrank rapidly until, just as the woman turned past another cab, a soft noise suddenly emerged from the darkness.
¡°Thud!¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s heart skipped a beat, but he quickly realized what had happened.
Before he could react, a voice sounded from behind him, and he felt a cold sensation on his neck: ¡°Who are you?¡±
The woman¡¯s voice was calm and mechanical, with no hint of trembling in her fingers as she stood with meticulous precision right behind Ling Mo.
Ling Mo thought to himself. Her handling of the situation was incrediblyposed, and she acted decisively¡ Moreover, her skills were extraordinary.
To have remained hidden for so long, she¡¯s clearly not someone easy to deal with¡
¡°Well then¡¡± She didn¡¯t even wait two seconds before applying more pressure with her wrist.
A sharp pain shot through his neck, and Ling Mo was suddenly rmed, feeling as though something had pierced his carotid artery.
Such speed!
But then, she abruptly halted her move.
She quickly spoke again: ¡°Who are you?¡±
Chapter 873: A Battle of Life and Death in Mere Seconds
In the shadows between the cabs, a man and a woman were pressed closely together¡ What might have seemed like an intimate moment was actually filled with a sense of mortal danger.
¡®Plop!¡¯
Blood dripped down the Zombie Puppet¡¯s neck, but the woman didn¡¯t apply further pressure with her hand.
Her neck was tense, her back straight¡ and she was firmly grasped by a hand.
The hand held her artery, exerting a force that could crush her bones, making her hesitant to doubt the opponent¡¯s strength¡ Meanwhile, the other hand was gripping her arm in a way that seemed designed to tear her in half.
¡°In a life-and-death moment, to have such a reaction, you surprise me,¡± the woman said calmly. ¡°This makes me even more certain of your identity and your motives for infiltrating. You¡¯re probably after me, right? The odds of an outsider bypassing all theyers of security are too low, so you must originally be from the Second Camp¡ But your attire matches that of a Falcon Member¡ So, who exactly are you?¡±
¡°Incredible, to have deduced so much in such a short time!¡± Ling Mo marveled silently, tightening his grip further. ¡°Likewise! You acted on mere spection, ready tobel me a thief stealing information? With that excuse, it wouldn¡¯t matter what my identity is; dead is dead¡ Clever thought¡ cough cough!¡±
This woman was really ruthless! Although the stab wasn¡¯t too deep, it was still lethal!
¡®For a dead man, you sure talk a lot.¡¯ The woman said calmly.Just listening to her tone, it wasn¡¯t hard to imagine her expressionless face.
Through this brief confrontation, Ling Mo also gained a preliminary understanding of this person.
Rather than a person, she seemed more like an efficient tool¡
¡°You can try. Before you damage my cervical spine, I guarantee I¡¯ll take you down first,¡± Ling Mo said firmly. Sympathy¡ it depends on whom you¡¯re up against!
The other person was silent for a moment, then said, ¡°I see, it seems you must be a death soldier. You don¡¯t care about your own life and you put the mission first¡ we¡¯re the same kind of people.¡±
¡°You seem to have misunderstood something¡¡± Ling Mo felt a chill and couldn¡¯t help but think.@@novelbin@@
¡°But your mission isn¡¯t to kill me, that much is clear from your current actions. If your goal was to eliminate me, you would be attacking me recklessly right now, just aiming to take me down before you die. But you haven¡¯t done that, even as your life is fading, you¡¯ve chosen to keep on talking nonsense,¡± the woman continued. Listening to her speak so calmly about the possibility of her own death was truly unsettling.
Yet, one had to admit, this woman¡¯s analytical skills were indeed impressive.
To extract so much information from these details even in such a situation, it was no wonder she had been able to keep her cover so effectively.
However, for Ling Mo, this ¡°nail¡± was somewhat different from how he had imagined¡
¡°What is your name?¡± Ling Mo asked.
¡°Hmm?¡± The woman finally showed a hint of surprise in her voice. She paused for a moment and said, ¡°You do realize you will soon bleed to death, even if we stay still¡ Well, my name is Yu Xian. If you prepared thoroughly, you should have figured out my name through elimination. Your asking this question makes me somewhat doubt my own judgment.¡±
¡°Heh¡¡±
Ling Mo could only offer a bitter smile. How was he supposed to know the names of these three staff members? It wouldn¡¯t be hard to find out if he asked around patiently, but he didn¡¯t have that kind of time¡
¡°However, until a new possibility arises, I still prefer to trust a rationale and well-reasoned judgment,¡± Yu Xian added.
¡°You¡¯re stalling for time, aren¡¯t you?¡± Ling Mo suddenly said.
Yu Xian candidly admitted, ¡°Yes. You¡¯re too calm, which gives me a sense of crisis; even talking doesn¡¯t distract you. I suspect you must have another n, but given the current situation, stalling for time is the best method I can think of, and you too, right?¡±
Well then¡a stalemate.
But what Yu Xian didn¡¯t know was that, at the very spot of the wound, the Zombie Puppet¡¯s flesh was writhing and shifting¡
Even on the verge of copse, the zombie¡¯s self-healing trait had already kicked in. As long as the wound wasn¡¯t instantly fatal, a zombie¡¯s chances of survival far exceeded that of any human. No matter how sharp Yu Xian¡¯s analytical skills were, it was impossible for her to deduce the true identity of this Zombie Puppet in the absence of any solid clues. ?????B??
¡°And that¡¯s¡ your first mistake!¡±
Ling Mo suddenly roared, and at that exact moment, a Red Glimmer red up at Yu Xian¡¯s feet and quickly began snaking upward.
At the same time, Ling Mo twisted his body forcefully, mming Yu Xian straight toward the wall behind them.
Yu Xian¡¯s eyes widened in shock. She instinctively pressed her hand against the wound, but to her horror, the injury inside¡ had already scabbed over!
That momentary pause proved fatal. Before Yu Xian could adjust her stance, the weapon in her hand made a snapping sound-it had already been broken in half.
Holding the fractured weapon, Yu Xian did not hesitate. She raised her hand and drove the fragment directly toward Ling Mo¡¯s temple.
In critical moments like this, it all came down to speed. Under the full force of Ling Mo¡¯s psychic power, the Zombie Puppet¡¯s eyes glowed red, and the muscles in its legs tensed and swelled. In the blink of an eye, the two of them crashed violently into the wall.
¡°Ah!¡±
Yu Xian yelped in pain as she was mmed into the wall, taking the brunt of the impact like a human cushion. Her arm, which took the hit, immediately went limp, causing the broken weapon in her hand to tter to the ground.
A warm trickle flowed down the face of the Zombie Puppet, dripping onto the floor below.
¡°That was close¡¡±
Ling Mo let out a sigh of relief-it had been a very narrow escape.
He had never encountered a human woman as vicious and unrelenting as Yu Xian. Just as she had said, her actions were no different from that of his Zombie Puppet. Even in the face of crisis, she used every ounce of strength to try and kill her opponent. Such resolve was nothing short of astounding.
¡°Cough cough¡¡±
After the impact, Yu Xian was noticeably weakened. Her body shook uncontrobly as violent coughs wracked her frame.
When Ling Mo turned to look at her, she was already slumped against the base of the wall, her limbs trembling faintly, as if on the verge of convulsing.
¡°You¡¡± Yu Xian¡¯s features were somewhat delicate, but her facial expression seemed rather stiff, and her gaze held a certain emptiness. However, in this moment of pain, her brows furrowed slightly, giving her a hint of liveliness.
¡°You¡¯re not a superhuman,¡± Ling Mo stated bluntly, his eyes returning to normal though he was still somewhat out of breath.
Yu Xian stared at him and replied, ¡°I have just had some training¡¡± She was direct in her response. ¡°The identity of a superhuman is too sensitive; ordinary people attract less attention. But you¡¡± Her gaze shifted to Ling Mo¡¯s wound. ¡°Who, or what, are you really¡¡±
The rapid healing of his wound and the extraordinary contraction capability of his muscles were unexpected for Yu Xian. If she had known this body belonged to a zombie, she wouldn¡¯t have been surprised. Facing a Senior Zombie with her strength, she might not have even managed to pierce its muscles¡
Ling Mo raised a hand to touch his neck, then nced down at his feet.
He crouched to pick up half of a broken pen and remarked, ¡°You certainly are a professional¡¡±
¡°Kill me. You won¡¯t get anything out of me,¡± Yu Xian suddenly said.
¡°No need to be hasty¡ Truth is, I¡¯ve been quite curious since earlier¡¡± Ling Mo fixed his gaze on Yu Xian¡¯s eyes and asked, ¡°It¡¯s just a job, so why are you so dedicated? Or let me put it another way: is it worth risking everything for someone else? Is it worth harming others just for someone else?¡±
¡°Harming¡¡± Yu Xian murmured, repeating the word once before looking wide-eyed at Ling Mo, then shaking her head. ¡°Impossible, the Second Camp hasn¡¯t received such intelligence¡¡±
¡°You mean Ling Mo, right?¡±
This time, Yu Xian remained silent. She didn¡¯t appear rmed, but when it came to matters of intelligence, she fell quiet.
¡°Chief of Staff Wang¡ what¡¯s your rtionship with him? When I kill him, maybe I can deliver ast message for you.¡± Ling Mo decided not to mince words anymore and went straight to the point.
A flicker of emotion finally crossed Yu Xian¡¯s eyes as she hesitated slightly before shaking her head again. But at that moment, the Red Glimmer at the back of her head pulsed suddenly, causing her entire body to convulse involuntarily.
Without hesitation, Ling Mo delivered a sharp chop to her neck, gently lowering her to the ground.
¡°Sorry, since you won¡¯t speak, I¡¯ll have to take it myself¡¡±
Using the master ball to read memorieses with a high rate of data loss and imposes a heavy burden on Ling Mo¡
In the wilderness, images that didn¡¯t belong to Ling Mo shed continuously through the mind of his main body¡
¡°Do you really want me to go?¡± Under flickering lights, a woman was asking.
The man opposite her sighed, reached out, and took her hand, saying, ¡°I can¡¯t trust anyone else.¡±
¡°I see¡¡± The woman nodded. ¡°Alright then.¡±
He trusts me, only me¡ Though it makes me a bit nervous, I¡¯m also happy¡ As long as I can ensure his sess, no matter what blocks the way, I will eliminate it with my own hands. Anyone who could be an obstacle will be taken out¡
¡°But for your safety, we need to start intensive training as soon as possible. It might be a bit tough¡¡±
¡°Don¡¯t worry about that, do your part, and when the job is done¡¡±
Countless fragmented memories flew by, and then she was holding thepiled data, taking out a specially prepared Communicator¡
¡°¡It must be connected to Ling Mo¡ I understand¡ I¡¯ll keep an eye on it. Wait!¡ Best of luck with the operation.¡±
¡°Phew!¡±
Ling Mo suddenly opened his eyes as the Zombie Puppet looked down at the now unconscious Yu Xian. ¡°Too bad, the n failed. I¡¯m still alive. As for both of you¡ you really are a perfect match in an unexpected way¡¡±
Yu Xian, whose eyes were still open, seemed to twitch once more, but her vacant gaze indicated she¡¯d lost any chance of waking.
Chapter 874: Are You Face-Blind?
Chapter 874: Are You Face-Blind?
¡°Woo-¡°
The sudden re of the rm shattered the silence of the Second Camp, and the semi-dormant Airport erupted into chaos.
¡°Damn it, what¡¯s happening?! What is this noise?! What¡¯s going on at the Second Camp¡¡± A Falcon Member responsible for patrolling turned his head towards the buildings in confusion, but as he did so, his eyes widened involuntarily.
¡°Who are you people!¡±
The only reply was a ssh of blood¡
¡°Go! Don¡¯t let any of these humans in this type of clothing get away. If they surrender, take them captive for now. But if they resist, kill them on the spot!¡± Xia Na lowered her Scythe with a swish and looked around.
There were already several corpses lying nearby. Li Yalin had just released her grip on one person¡¯s Hair and turned back with a cheeky smile, ¡°Got it.¡±
Ye Lian maneuvered around a copsing corpse and ran with her Sniper Rifle towards the nearby Watchtower.
The Soldiers stationed there nowy helplessly slumped over the railing, staring lifelessly downward¡ They probably never understood, even in death, how someone could shoot them so urately in such poor lighting, without giving them a chance to sound an rm¡One Soldier even had his finger near the rm, but he could never press it¡
¡°What about us, what about us!¡± Wang Lin crouched in the grass, shouting excitedly.
¡°Just follow me¡¡± Ling Mo said, somewhat exasperated.
If possible, he¡¯d really like to send this girl to the back¡
Fortunately, Yu Shiran had already left, giving his ears a bit of relief.
At that moment, the little girl was pacing along the Barbed Wire, while Xiao Bai and ck Silk, herpanions, were tasked with clearing the perimeter, effectively cutting off retreat paths. To be more specific, Xiao Bai was in charge of the wilderness, while Yu Shiran was responsible for inside the Airport.
Ye Lian and the other two female Zombies were tasked with eliminating any Falcon Members left at the Second Camp based on their clothing. Thanks to the Intelligence Ling Mo had gathered in advance, their job wasn¡¯t too difficult.
As for Ling Mo¡ he was still multitasking on both sides.
After taking down Yu Xian, his Zombie Puppet began to experience extensive body decay. The brief forced repair had elerated the copse, leaving Ling Mo with no choice but to abandon any ns involving the Zombie Puppet¡ As for the solution¡
Ling Mo only needed a second to decide-
Return to the Meeting Room and blend in with the corpses scattered all around¡
This approach was mainly to minimize his impact, but after effectively destroying evidence, Ling Mo was faced with numerous ¡°unexinable¡± issues¡
¡°Where are we going now? Why did everything suddenly be so chaotic here?¡± Wang Lin followed closely behind Ling Mo, asking curiously.
The two of them had reached the side of the building; in Yu Xian¡¯s memory, Ling Mo vaguely saw an entrance nearby.
¡°Please stop asking¡ the door is here!¡± Ling Mo said, feeling a headacheing on.
Why the chaos? Is that question even necessary?
Those two in the archive room weren¡¯t unconscious for long, and when they woke up, their high-pitched screams were so loud that even Ling Mo, who was about to cut off the psychic link, heard them! Meanwhile, themotion on the Rooftop was escting, so it¡¯s no wonder the Second Camp had started to react¡
Once they began a thorough search, it wouldn¡¯t be hard for them to discover the bloody scene in the Meeting Room¡
¡°But I don¡¯t know anything!¡± Wang Lin insisted.
¡°Then keep silent, it¡¯s one of the many virtues of a good woman¡¡± Ling Mo replied.
Wang Lin fell silent for a second¡
¡°Holding your breath is good for development.¡±
¡°That makes sense¡¡± Wang Lin suddenly realized and couldn¡¯t help but nce at a certain part of Ling Mo¡¯s body, ¡°Does it work for guys too?¡± But she dared not ask that¡
¡°Over there! Hurry up!¡±
After the chaotic footsteps faded away nearby, Ling Mo cautiously slipped through the door.
Without looking back, he grabbed Wang Lin and quickly led her toward the stairs.
¡°Why are you sneaking around like a thief¡¡± Wang Lin whispered.
¡°Because it¡¯s so chaotic that if I show up openly, I might get caught in friendly fire. Even though the Second Camp currently has the upper hand, who knows if there are traitors among them? Plus, you-you¡¯re now a member of the Central Region Camp, so we can¡¯t risk anything happening to you,¡± Ling Mo replied quickly as he continued to navigate past several groups of people.
¡°Ugh¡ Would it kill you to just say you care? You and Xia Na really are a family!¡± Wang Lin muttered under her breath.
¡°This way!¡±
As he pushed open the door, they found themselves in a Corridor.
Ling Mo pulled Wang Lin to a corner, carefully peeking outside.
¡°So many people!¡± Wang Lin eximed softly, immediately covering her mouth.
Unlike the chaos elsewhere, people here seemed much more orderly. They stood vigntly in the Corridor, while others hurriedly moved about.
¡°How do we get close?¡± Wang Lin asked anxiously.
¡°Do you know this ce?¡± Ling Mo turned to her.
Wang Lin nodded, ¡°I¡¯ve been here before. It¡¯s that Yuwen¡ the Commander¡¯s office!¡±
¡°Hmm¡ it seems he¡¯s done a decent job with security, which is reassuring,¡± Ling Mo nodded.
¡°Reassuring about what?¡± Wang Lin asked, puzzled.
¡°Tonight¡¯s operation is essentially my own initiative, done without prior coordination with them. Even though I made thorough preparations, if the Second Camp can¡¯t cooperate in time¡ it seems I was overthinking. Their response to unexpected situations seems quite strong,¡± Ling Mo exined.
¡°You know all that¡?¡± Wang Lin was skeptical.
Ling Mo, still amused, pointed to the nearest guard and said, ¡°Their psychic fluctuations are intense, indicating that they¡¯re anxious about the developments because they don¡¯t fully understand the situation. Otherwise, they¡¯d be used to this kind of security work. I bet they were assigned here at thest minute. If they¡¯re keen on self-preservation, they certainly understand other things too.¡±
¡°You¡¯re still dodging the main point¡ how are we going to get in!¡± Wang Lin rolled her eyes.
She red at Ling Mo¡¯s profile, then quietly muttered to herself, ¡°Annoying!¡±@@novelbin@@
Ling Mo pulled Wang Lin back to the corner and whispered, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it won¡¯t take long.¡±
¡°What did you do that¡¯s going to be quick¡¡± Wang Lin began to protest, but was interrupted by a light ¡°click¡± sound from the Corridor.
Then, a man¡¯s voice suddenly echoed, ¡°Mr. Zhang¡¡±
¡°What¡¯s the situation?¡±
¡°It¡¯s all under control now.¡±
¡°Good, then we don¡¯t need them here anymore. Take them away.¡±
¡°But¡¡±
¡°Quickly!¡±
Wang Lin nced at Ling Mo in surprise, only to find him still calmlyposed.
¡°What an annoying guy¡¡± she thought to herself.
After the sound of hurried footsteps faded away, another voice suddenly emerged. Judging by the direction, the person was heading straight toward them¡
As a shadow appeared on the ground, a Dark Shadow blocked their view.
The person stood with his back to the light, revealing two rows of white teeth on his shadowy face. ¡°Yo, Ling¡ ouch!¡±
Before he could finish his greeting, the man doubled over from a heavy punch to the abdomen and began coughing violently. Even as he coughed, he managed to continue, ¡°Cough¡ Is this how you greet someone after a long time? I missed you so much, and now we reunite with such a heartfelt scene? Ah, my heart aches¡ and my dder too¡¡±
¡°When did I ever hit your dder¡¡± Ling Mo responded, visibly exasperated, as he stepped past Yuwen Xuan into the Corridor. ¡°When I left the Air Force Corps in your hands, I didn¡¯t expect this mess. You really seem to be asking for a beating¡¡±
¡°And this is¡¡± Yuwen Xuan¡¯s attention quickly shifted to Wang Lin.
But before he could finish his question, he let out another groan, clutching his stomach and doubling over again.
¡°Are you face-blind?¡± Wang Lin snapped.
After taking two punches, Yuwen Xuan struggled to stand up straight, leaning against the wall. He then straightened up, looking somewhat serious, ¡°Alright, on to business. Tonight¡¯s events, are they rted to you?¡±
¡°You sure switch topics fast¡¡±
Chapter 875: I Have a Question
¡°But before discussing these, it¡¯s more important to solve the current problems first¡¡± an abrupt voice suddenly chimed in.
¡°Alright, I¡¯ve sent everyone away.¡±
Zhang Yu tugged at his cor, looking utterly exhausted.
This man had bloodshot eyes and wore a dirty white shirt. If it weren¡¯t for his somewhat tidy hairstyle, he would look just like Yuwen Xuan. Seeing Ling Mo look over, he casually tossed a cigarette his way, nodded in greeting, and then eagerly continued, ¡°Let¡¯s save catching up forter; the situation is quite urgent now.¡±
Before he finished speaking, he had already hastily opened the door: ¡°Let¡¯s talk over here.¡±
Once inside, he anxiously poured two cups of tea, muttering, ¡°To be honest, Ling-Ge, you really made quite an entrance.¡± He casually threw a piece of paper from his pocket, ¡°My heart can¡¯t take it.¡±
Wang Lin took the opportunity to nce curiously at it.
¡°I¡¯m Ling Mo,¡± the note read in a straightforward and casual manner.
Wang Lin couldn¡¯t quite figure it out. When did he write this?There are many ways to get it in, but he didn¡¯t seem to have made any moves¡
¡°This Second Camp is really a hot potato.¡± Zhang Yu sat directly opposite Ling Mo, crossed his hands on his knees, leaned forward, and asked, ¡°Ling-Ge, do you have a n? At this point, we have no second path. Those with no family can get by under anyone¡¯s rule here, but I¡¯m different. I have a daughter¡¡±
¡°Did you bring her over?¡± Ling Mo asked.
¡°Yes, I acted early¡ Although it¡¯s still dangerous, it¡¯s more reassuring to have her under my watch.¡± Zhang Yu rubbed his palms and asked again, ¡°Ling-Ge, I know when you handed the Second Camp to us, you didn¡¯t expect today¡¯s situation. But¡¡±
¡°We¡¯ll face it as ites,¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°Huh?¡±
Not only was Zhang Yu dumbfounded, but Yuwen Xuan was also shocked.
This¡ this sounds so simple! But the key is, how are we supposed to face it?
Yuwen Xuan stood there with his mouth open for a moment, then suddenly pped his thigh: ¡°Ahahaha, you¡¯re joking, right? By the way, where is my sister¡¡±
¡°Ling-Ge, could you please borate a bit more?¡± Zhang Yu straightened his chin and asked.
¡°Even though it¡¯s unlikely for us to fly a helicopter to bomb them¡ how many troops do they have to attack us?¡± Ling Mo spread his hands and said, ¡°No pressure at all.¡± ?¦Á£Î?§£¨º?
Zhang Yu¡¯s shoulders involuntarily twitched, and he pped the table as he stood up: ¡°Ling-Ge, aren¡¯t you being reckless here?! Do you know how many people there are in the Second Camp now? Nearly three hundred! Some, like me, have brought their families! Providing for three hundred people isn¡¯t a small feat, relying just on scattered scavenging is hardly sufficient! Even if we can cooperate with the Central Region Camp,¡± he pointed at Wang Lin, ¡°but that¡¯s not going to solve our immediate needs!¡±
He seemed to be struggling to control his emotions, and his words were somewhat cautious around Wang Lin.
¡°I¡¯ll find a way to deal with the supplies,¡± Ling Mo said calmly.
¡°You can¡¡± Zhang Yu initially wanted to shout more, but noticing Ling Mo¡¯s expression, he swallowed his words. Ling Mo seemed pretty serious¡
Meanwhile, Yuwen Xuanughed and said, ¡°That puts my mind at ease. Those bastards have been strangling us with supplies, and we can provide less and less intelligence¡ Overall, we haven¡¯t contributed as much as they expected, so they¡¯re unsatisfied. Plus, this feeling of a small independent camp¡¡±
¡°Weren¡¯t you the one who created all this?¡± Ling Mo said bluntly.
Zhang Yu was silent for a while before asking, ¡°It seems Ling-Ge has thought it through before doing this¡ but why didn¡¯t you discuss it with us first¡¡±
¡°Who said I didn¡¯t?¡± Ling Mo raised an eyebrow and said.
¡°Huh?¡±
¡°I just don¡¯t like being messed with,¡± Ling Mo replied. ¡°Being silently schemed against isn¡¯t my style. If just wiping out his team wasn¡¯t enough to make him feel the pain, then I¡¯ll simply uproot the forces he¡¯s nted here. Not only him, but all those old bastards standing with him-I¡¯ll let them taste it properly¡¡±
¡°What a terrible statement¡¡± Wang Lin thought to herself.
¡°But before confronting them head-on, the first thing we need to do is¡¡± Ling Mo finished his tea in one gulp, stood up, and dusted off his sleeves, ¡°Let¡¯s clean up all the mess they left here!¡±
¡°Alright!¡±
Ling Mo continued, ¡°What¡¯s the situation now?¡±
Zhang Yu immediately responded, ¡°After getting the news, I ordered a lockdown of the Falcon members¡¯ residential area, and we¡¯ve cordoned off their main activity areas¡ The problem is that there are still many Falcon members active. Silently dealing with them is difficult, even with superhumans¡¡±
¡°We can skip that part; Yalin and her team are handling it, and I trust in their abilities,¡± Ling Mo said. With the capabilities of the Zombie Puppet able to take care of those people, not to mention three Senior Zombies¡ though there was some concern, after some thought, Ling Mo felt more assured.
The purpose of zombies¡¯ existence is battle and evolution. If their right to fight is taken away, how fast could their evolution really be? Besides, fighting humans is somewhat better than fighting zombies¡@@novelbin@@
¡°That¡¯s great!¡± Zhang Yu finally had a smile on his face.
Yuwen Xuan, following behind, weakly asked, ¡°My sister¡¡±
¡°Let me take you down to see the situation now,¡± Zhang Yu suggested.
¡°Let¡¯s go. By the way, how old is your daughter?¡±
¡°She¡¯s still a child, please go easy on her.¡±
Before leaving, Ling Mo reached his hand behind him and gestured.
¡°Plop!¡±
The master ball leaped urately into Ling Mo¡¯s hand.
The atmosphere in the corridor of the building was quite tense.
Close to twenty people were split into two groups, facing off against each other, with guns drawn.
A youth stepped forward from one of the groups, holding a pistol, looking hostile as he asked, ¡°What exactly do you want? Why won¡¯t you let us out?¡±
¡°People from the branch camp trying to stop us? Do you believe I won¡¯t shoot you right now?¡±
¡°What on earth is going on outside? If you don¡¯t tell us, it¡¯ll be toote when I find your superior!¡±
Shouts immediately erupted from the crowd, mixed with a lot of cursing and swearing.
In contrast, the other group appeared remarkably stern, not even bothering to speak or move.
Their guns were uniformly aimed at the others, and their unwavering gazes indicated¡ they were not joking around.
¡°What should we do?¡± the youth took a step back, his face darkening as he said, ¡°Even with our provocation, they aren¡¯t getting angry, it seems things are really bad¡¡±
¡°No way, everything was fine during the day!¡± someone beside him whispered.
¡°Yeah, if something really happened, we would have heard something about it.¡±
¡°But they¡¯re blocking us here¡¡±
The young man frowned, ncing at them before saying, ¡°Shut up! Better safe than sorry, we can¡¯t just linger here.¡±
¡°So, what do you want to do?¡±
¡°What to do¡¡± The youth slowly reached for his pocket, but suddenly a sharp pain shot through his wrist.
¡°Ah!¡± he screamed and staggered sideways.
But before he hit the ground, a strange scene unfolded.
With a rush of voices, he was suddenly pulled forward and then heavily thrown in front of the Second Camp¡¯s guards.
The guards immediately parted, creating a path.
¡°It¡¯s a grenade.¡±
Zhang Yu knelt down to pull the youth¡¯s arm out and felt his pocket.
The youth clutched his wrist, screaming in pain, but before he could beg for mercy, he was dragged away.
This scene left the opposing Falcon members silent, rendering the entire corridorpletely quiet.
¡°Ling-Ge, how should we deal with them?¡± Yuwen Xuan asked, turning his head expectantly.
His demeanor immediately caused Zhang Yu to lower his head, avoiding the curious and confused gazes of the Second Camp members.
Ling Mo sauntered over with his hands in his pockets, his gaze slowly sweeping over the people across from him.
¡°You¡ you heard that, right? They¡¯re going to make a move!¡± a Falcon member shouted from within the crowd.
Just as he was about to back away, his pupils suddenly contracted.
¡°Ah!¡±
The person next to him eximed in shock and quickly moved aside to watch him fall backward.
His mouth was still in a speaking position, but there was a deep blood hole under his left eye.
Blood gushed out, quickly staining half of his face bright red, a gruesome sight that sparked terror among the others.
¡°Although I don¡¯t really like people who hide and incite others¡ he¡¯s right about one thing.¡± Ling Mo spoke calmly under the varied gazes of the crowd. ¡°If any of you make a sudden move, we won¡¯t hesitate to act. So, it¡¯s best if you put down your guns; we wouldn¡¯t want any idental misfires¡¡±
¡°Oh! Quite the style! If only he wore a ck mask, he¡¯d look just like them¡¡± Yuwen Xuan murmured in admiration.
¡°Don¡¯tpare me to terrorists! Do you think standing against so many gun barrels isn¡¯t stressful for me?¡± Ling Mo retorted angrily.
At this point, Zhang Yu chimed in, ¡°We¡¯re all humans here. As long as there¡¯s no infighting, we won¡¯t trouble you. Later on, whether you choose to leave or stay, we can discuss it. But for now, cooperation would be wise. We¡¯ve worked so hard to survive up till now; wouldn¡¯t it be worse to die here than being eaten by a zombie?¡±
The opposite side was silent for a moment, then one of the Falcon members rxed his fingers and dropped his pistol with a ¡°ck.¡±
More sounds followed one after another, and once they put down their guns, the soldiers from the Second Camp immediately rushed forward to tie them up.
Ling Mo stood aside and asked one of them, ¡°I have a question¡¡±
Chapter 876: You Have the Talent to Be a Spy
¡After a moment, Ling Mo straightened up and said, ¡°Fortunately, no one secretly contacted Falcon Camp. As long as we quickly control the remaining hostiles, the initiative willpletely be in our hands. By the time Falcon realizes something is amiss, it will be toote, and they will have to passively ept the oue.¡±
¡°Hey, you unknowinglypared our actions to some kind of misdeed!¡± Zhang Yu couldn¡¯t help but shout from the side.@@novelbin@@
Despite his words, Zhang Yu swiftly began following Ling Mo¡¯s instructions. These captives were used as living examples to persuade surrenders, with their fixed lines being: Drop your weapons and nomunication.
From the current situation, theter Falcon finds out, the more beneficial it is for the Second Camp¡
¡°By the way, about tonight¡¡±
As Yuwen Xuan turned his head, he found Ling Mo had already disappeared¡
¡°Darn it!¡± he couldn¡¯t help but curse.
¡The chaos at the Second Campsted for two hours. Since the ¡°senior management¡± was entirely wiped out, most of the blocked Falcon members decisively gave up and chose to surrender.
As for those running around with guns¡ or even trying to escape, their lives were imed one by one by a few shadows darting through the night.¡°Another corpse!¡±
In the shadow outside one of the buildings, a team was inspecting the corpse on the ground.
One burly man waved his hand and said, ¡°No need to look!¡± He reached for his Communicator, grinned widely, andughed heartily, ¡°It¡¯s my friend who¡¯s arrived.¡±
¡°Tom¡¯s friend¡¡±
¡°So this was your friend¡¯s doing?¡±
¡°Uh¡ probably his friend¡¯s wife.¡±
Everyone silently surrounded the corpse, remarking, ¡°So fierce¡¡±
¡°The feature is actually being very beautiful¡¡± Tom corrected.
Cleansing the enemy wouldn¡¯t actually take two hours. But the Second Camp, which had been suppressed for a long time, seemed to unleash a hurricane, swiftly clearing out everything and everyone Falcon had nted here.
Zhang Yu continued to shoutmands while venting his frustration. Ironically, the fact that he could be so thorough showed that he knew everything. Nothing is more exasperating than watching someone mess with your home while you¡¯re fully aware of it. He initially thought that the Second Camp would have to passively endure this, but was surprised at how quickly the situation reversed.
Although he often felt that Ling Mo¡¯s approach was reckless, at this moment, Zhang Yu couldn¡¯t help but think with satisfaction, ¡°Taking the initiative to counterattack is great! Instead of always worrying about when the other side will make a move, it¡¯s better to strike first! Come to think of it, we justck a bit of courage¡¡±
Ever since being targeted by those core powers, Zhang Yu had been living under the word ¡°endure.¡± Not only did he endure, but he also dragged Yuwen Xuan along with him. The reason? Too many concerns. ??¦?¦Â??
With over three hundred Members under his responsibility, he couldn¡¯t just take his daughter and fend for themselves. He couldn¡¯t afford to lose, didn¡¯t dare fight, and even when pressured into a corner, he still thought of seeking aid.
How powerful could Ling Mo be anyway? Zhang Yu wasn¡¯t sure.
After all, he¡¯s just an individual; could he reallypare to the giant that is Falcon?
But recalling that Ling Mo once took down the Air Force Corps, Zhang Yu harbored a glimmer of hope.
As for whether he was grasping at straws, Zhang Yu wasn¡¯t certain.
At this moment, he suddenly realized that confidence doesn¡¯te from imagination; at least Ling Mo was more courageous than any of them. If he knew Ling Mo had previously taken on Niepan, he might have been left speechless¡
¡°I¡¯m saying¡ he could just walk away whenever he wanted,¡± Yuwen Xuan suddenly remarked from beside him.
Zhang Yu, filled with emotion, was momentarily stunned and maintained that expression for nearly a minute afterward¡
¡°Ling-Ge!¡±
Inside the building, as Ling Mo turned a corner, three figures rushed towards him.
He swiftly jumped back, dodging six sharp ws while protecting his vital parts with his hands, ¡°All done?¡±
Even after the failed ambush, Xia Na was still all smiles, ¡°It was simple!¡±
Ye Lian and Li Yalin, standing behind her, nodded obediently in agreement.
Wang Lin, who hadn¡¯t had enough fun, chimed in as well, ¡°Yeah, we¡¯ve left the rest for others to handle.¡±
¡°Why are the people at the Central Region Camp acting so eager¡¡±
After regrouping, Ling Mo led the girls back to the area near the archive room.
The two overly frightened staff members had already been removed, leaving the surroundingspletely empty.
¡°The female spy has a secret space here, but her memory doesn¡¯t have much information on how to ess it,¡± Ling Mo said quietly on the way.
Ye Lian silently waved her fist, implying that problems like this could be solved with brute force¡
But Ling Mo shook his head and said, ¡°I¡¯m afraid that won¡¯t work. She installed a self-destruct mechanism there. If we don¡¯t open it the correct way, we won¡¯t get to see what¡¯s inside. She may look delicate, but she used to be a top student in the chemistry department.¡±
¡°Chemistry, huh¡,¡± Xia Na mused, rubbing her chin. ¡°So if we recklessly break down the door, we might find thepartment filled with something like white phosphorus?¡± Catching Ling Mo¡¯s gaze, she quickly shrugged and added, ¡°I¡¯m just saying. No matter how much of a genius she is, I¡¯m only a high school student, okay? It¡¯s hard to imagine specifics without seeing the actual setup.¡±
¡°Funny how you never brought up being a high school student when you were developing the 108 moves¡¡±
Just as the conversation threatened to veer off track, Wang Lin interrupted with a question: ¡°What¡¯s the 108 moves?¡±
¡°We¡¯re here.¡±
Ling Mo nced at the door and decisively turned the handle.
¡°Ah! I thought you said we shouldn¡¯t open it randomly!¡± Wang Lin eximed.
Compared to her reaction, Ye Lian and the other two girls remained unusually calm¡ Li Yalin even rolled her eyes and muttered, ¡°Amateur¡¡±
¡°What kind of secret space is hidden inside an entire restroom! Use somemon sense, will you!¡± Ling Mo said, entirely exasperated.
However, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but inwardly criticize. This woman named Yu Xian was indeed a perfect candidate for a spy. It¡¯s no wonder she left her chemical talents untouched and was sent here instead. By setting a secret space inside thedies¡¯ room, she coulde and go without raising suspicion. Moreover, aside from those two colleagues, the likelihood of anyone else barging into thedies¡¯ room and conducting a detailed search was practically zero. Clever n!
Once inside, Ling Mo headed straight for the innermost cubicle.
Outside this cubicle was a sign saying ¡°Out of Order,¡± and a piece of Barbed Wire was hanging on the door. Judging by the rust on the wire, it seemed it hadn¡¯t been opened for quite a long time.
Ye Lian moved to the adjacent cubicle, looked up, then tapped on the divider and said, ¡°She probably¡ used to go over this way¡¡±
Li Yalin nodded in agreement, ¡°Yeah, this panel looks slightly more worn outpared to the other side! She must have climbed over it often¡¡±
¡°You¡¯ve definitely got it wrong¡¡± Ling Mo said, removing the Barbed Wire and pushing the door open.
¡°That¡¯s the one,¡± he said, pointing to the toilet tank.
¡°How much could you fit in there?¡± Wang Lin asked curiously, peering over.
Xia Na set her Scythe aside and said, ¡°Let me take a look.¡±
By now, she understood Ling Mo¡¯s intention. In this kind of enclosed space, probably only Senior Zombies like them could use their sense of smell to assess what was inside.
But before she began, she remarked with some relief, ¡°Good thing she didn¡¯t put it inside the toilet.¡±
¡°Fishing stuff out of the toilet daily would definitely leave some psychological scars¡¡± Ling Mo replied with a wry smile.
Xia Na examined it closely and said, ¡°There¡¯s quite a strong chemical smell¡ It¡¯s not just a trap; there¡¯s been extensive modification done here¡¡± She tapped around with her hand, ¡°If we force it open, there might be an explosion or fire. But for us, that¡¯s just a minor issue¡¡±
A few minutester, Xia Na suddenly eximed with excitement, ¡°Found it! The spot with the weakest scent; we can break in from here without any problems!¡±
With Wang Lin present, it wasn¡¯t appropriate for Xia Na to take on the startling task of opening the box by hand, so the job fell to Li Yalin.
With a gentle insertion of the sharp Snake Kiss, they immediately heard a soft ¡°clink.¡±
¡°There¡¯s really a hiddenpartment!¡± Ling Mo eximed, his eyes lighting up with excitement.
Li Yalin continued to apply force, and soon had the entire edge pried up.
Apanied by ¡°click, click, click¡± sounds, the outer stic shell cracked open bit by bit, revealing ayer of sheet metal underneath.
¡°This is it¡¡± Xia Na remarked. ¡°The spot Yalin applied force to is right at the seam. If that person also had some decent welding skills, even we wouldn¡¯t be able to open the tank without causing damage.¡±
¡°Crack!¡±
Once Li Yalin had patiently widened the gap, she twisted it openpletely.
As the tank split open entirely, a metal box immediately came into view.
¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Xia Na carefully extracted it and ced it on the washbasin.
¡°No chemical scent,¡± she said after another check and then handed it over to Ling Mo.
There was no lock on the box, so Ling Mo gently lifted thetch and opened it.
However, the contents took him by surprise¡
There was a note, a photograph, and a Communicator¡
¡°This is¡ a number, isn¡¯t it?¡± Ling Mo said, examining the note.
He picked up the photo and paused for a moment.
It was a printout from a color printer. Though the quality was somewhat strange, the image was clear enough.
The background appeared to be a riverside in X City, with the main subjects being a man and a woman. The woman was Yu Xian, while the man had a refined and gentle appearance¡
¡°Just like what I saw in her memory,¡± Ling Mo murmured, studying it for a couple more seconds before unapologetically slipping it into his pocket.
¡°Why are you taking their photo?¡± Wang Lin asked.
¡°To recognize the faceter¡¡±
As he spoke, Ling Mo¡¯s attention turned to the Communicator¡
Chapter 877: Yu Xian Is in My Hands
¡°This must be the tool she used to directlymunicate with Chief of Staff Wang¡¡± Ling Mo rubbed his temple and reached out to pick up the Communicator. This device was quite different from the ones he usually saw; it was clearly heavily modified.
¡°Since it¡¯s customized, it must be secure against eavesdropping. Maybe there¡¯s no limit on when calls can be made, allowing contact with that person at any time,¡± Xia Namented from the side.
Li Yalin leaned in from the other side, looking down and asking, ¡°Should we call?¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s expression suddenly turned somewhat eerie as he held the Communicator in silence.
Of course, Ling Mo was displeased with the mastermind who plotted against him¡ but whether he should engage in a conversation this way, he was somewhat uncertain.
Through a series of indirect contacts, Ling Mo had already formed a few impressions: cold-blooded, calcting, and decisive¡ Only someone like this could stand out among the core Members and be their leader.
Even from Su Qianrou¡¯s attitude, it was easy to see that this man indeed had a formidable presence.
However¡ just how strong this person was, wasn¡¯t really what concerned Ling Mo. What he cared about was, what could he gain from making this call?
¡°No matter how much they try to block it, the news will definitely reach Falcon Camp by tomorrow. These people probably have a routine of reporting to the Main Camp, and simultaneous issues will certainly raise rms. A little analysis would easily reveal what happened. Second Camp here probably won¡¯t just let these people carry on as usual, right? So¡¡± Xia Na pinched her hair tips and said, ¡°The effective usage time of this Communicator is from now until about six o¡¯clock tomorrow morning.¡±¡°So, you mean to say I should use this time to think about what questions I want to ask¡¡± Ling Mo said.
Xia Na¡¯s lips curled up, and she snapped her fingers: ¡°Exactly! Talking to this kind of person is definitely tiring, if you don¡¯t think it through in advance¡ Hey! You¡¯ve already made the call?¡±
Silence suddenly filled the restroom, leaving only Ling Mo calmly staring into the Mirror while holding the Communicator.
After several remote confrontations, this was the first real conversation¡
He wondered what kind of expression the other person would have upon hearing his voice¡
Judging from his approach, it seems to Ling Mo that in his eyes, Ling Mo and hispany are merely insignificant bugs to be casually chased and crushed¡ Crushing them would be ideal, but failing to do so would not matter, as he could always make time to squash themter¡
A few secondster, a deep, somewhatzy-sounding male voice came through, despite the electromaic interference. One could still detect the distinct tone of a Radio Host in his voice¡
¡°Hello?¡±
¡°What¡¯s going on! Are you Xu Shuhan¡¯s colleague?¡± Ling Mo frowned.
Considering the man¡¯s refined appearance, Ling Mo felt an urge to punch him.
Shouldn¡¯t such a person have a crude face and be spewing vulgarities? Why doesn¡¯t his personality match his looks? Thinking about Yu Xian¡¯s devoted demeanor¡ it truly is a superficial world! ????????¨º?
Just as Ling Mo was about to speak, he heard a sudden ¡°Hmm?¡± from the other end.
¡°You¡¯re not Yu Xian, who are you?¡± The man asked calmly.
¡°Damn!¡±
His hearing was incredibly sharp! The problem was Ling Mo hadn¡¯t even started talking yet. How did he figure it out?
¡°No need to keep it up, your breathing rate is different from Yu Xian¡¯s, and is rougher than a woman¡¯s, so I¡¯m sure you¡¯re a man. Where is Yu Xian? Is she in danger?¡± The man continued.
This barrage of deductions made Ling Mo¡¯s expression darken.
Like Yu Xian, this man also possessed extraordinary hearing and strong analytical skills. Even from mere hints, they could draw many conclusions. However, this Chief of Staff Wang was obviously much more formidable than Yu Xian, suggesting that the ¡°special training¡± Yu Xian mentioned was personally taught by him.
However¡ training his own girlfriend to carry out dangerous missions was indeed reprehensible!
¡°Listen, I don¡¯t care who you are, just don¡¯t harm Yu Xian, and I¡¯ll make it worth your while¡¡± Chief of Staff Wang continued.
Ling Mo sneered at that moment, interrupting him and said, ¡°Stop pretending. Offering me benefits? Who do you think you are, so confident?¡±
His tone might have been too harsh, as even the female Zombies turned to look.
Wang Lin covered her mouth and chuckled, ¡°Go on, keep talking. Add a bit more emphasis and you¡¯ll sound just like a kidnapper.¡±
¡°Yu Xian is in my hands,¡± Ling Mo dered bluntly.
¡°Wow, you actually went through with it! Saying such terrible lines with such righteousness!¡± Wang Lin eximed in surprise.
Chief of Staff Wang fell silent at first, but he quickly responded, maintaining his tone, ¡°What do you want?¡±
¡°Look, you¡¯re quite calm. I guess when you¡¯re silent, it¡¯s not because you¡¯re sad, but because you¡¯re giving orders,¡± Ling Mo remarked.
¡°That¡¯s none of your business,¡± Chief of Staff Wang replied. ¡°Make your demands.¡±
Ling Mo furrowed his brows again¡ Despite their differing stances, when that woman expressed resistance through her silence, it indeed revealed a twisted kind of love¡ A mad love that was all for herself, disregarding others¡
But her sacrifice only led to Chief of Staff Wang¡¯s continually calm, and even somewhat cold, demeanor.
After all that was said, he didn¡¯t even offer a superfluous greeting¡ And this strictly business-like attitude made Ling Mo feel a chill down his spine.
Why do people live, and what do they rely on to live¡ These questions had wandered through his mind many times.
But, the ways people survive are indeed very different¡
¡°Will you fulfill my demands?¡± Ling Mo asked.
¡°I will,¡± Chief of Staff Wang quickly replied.
Ling Mo shook his head and said, ¡°No, you won¡¯t. The fact that I got hold of this Communicator means I already know a lot of information. So, whether Yu Xian is dead or not, she has already lost her value for survival. You just want to kill me.¡±
The other party immediately fell silent. At times like this, negating what was said didn¡¯t hold much significance¡ So when he spoke again, he merely suggested, ¡°Or perhaps we could make a deal, a mutually beneficial one. I think you wouldn¡¯t refuse that, right? To show my sincerity, I didn¡¯t even bother asking any superfluous questions¡¡±@@novelbin@@
¡°No need,¡± Ling Mo interrupted him again, ¡°I¡¯m not interested in making deals with you.¡±
¡°Then why did you call?¡± Chief of Staff Wang asked.
¡°To confirm whether you¡¯re really scum. Now that I¡¯m sure, I¡¯ll feel even more motivated when I beat you up,¡± Ling Mo said coldly.
¡°What do you mean by¡¡±
¡°My name is Ling Mo, remember that well, and¡ wait for me toe and beat you.¡±
After hanging up the Communicator, Ling Mo swiftly extracted a tiny chip from it.
¡°This could be some sort of tracker¡ who knows, anything unusual is suspicious,¡± he casually tossed it into the toilet, saying, ¡°Go find another dimension down the sewer.¡±
¡°You were quite impressive just now¡ yet you¡¯re still distracted checking the Communicator,¡± Xia Na said, supporting her forehead.
Ye Lian smiled dumbly at Ling Mo, obediently taking the Communicator from his hand.
Watching her gently shake the Communicator, it seemed like she wanted to shake Chief of Staff Wang right out of it and give him a good beating¡
¡°But¡ you did enjoy cursing him out, now he definitely knows something¡¯s wrong here,¡± Wang Lin said worriedly.
Ling Mo raised his wrist and said, ¡°It¡¯s been over two hours now, and it¡¯s deep into the night¡ The most troubling time has passed. Even if he notices something, it will take hours to investigate and confirm¡ What¡¯s there to worry about?¡±
¡°I wish they would send more people so none of them can return,¡± Li Yalin giggled, but her words sent a chill through the room¡
¡°That¡¯s unlikely¡ I guess they will still try to fight a war of resources,¡± Ling Mo said.
Resources had always been Falcon¡¯s advantage, but to Ling Mo now, resources were the least of his concerns¡
All he needed to do was figure out how to get those items out.
Inside the Falcon Camp.
In a dimly lit office, a man draped in a nket sat expressionlessly, clutching amunicator, staring out of the window. Behind him stood a woman, equally silent.
Unlike him, the woman was dressed in a smart professional outfit and wore gold-rimmed sses, looking meticulous and still immersed in work.
The static from themunicator sounded loud and somewhat eerie in the quiet room.
¡°Chief of Staff?¡± the woman suddenly spoke.
The man¡¯s fingers began to tighten around themunicator, turning his knuckles a bit white, and the device started making a faint ¡°click¡± sound.
After a dozen seconds, he exhaled sharply and asked, ¡°Have all the people sent to hunt him down disappeared?¡±
¡°Yes,¡± the woman nodded.
¡°No wonder¡¡± His grip tightened further. ¡°No wonder he managed to call me directly.¡±
¡°Chief of Staff, theirbat ability should not be underestimated. Even though they are few in number, their battle experience is indeed extensive,¡± the woman observed.
¡°It¡¯s toote,¡± the man said, releasing themunicator and leaning back in his chair. ¡°That pawn ispletely useless now. We¡¯ll have to find other ways to pressure Yuwen Xuan. Still, we can¡¯t just let him off. Once this is over, pick some skilled operatives from the main team to take him and his aplices out.¡±
His tone was indifferent, as if discussing a group of ants rather than living people.
The woman nodded slightly, ¡°Understood. So tonight¡¡±
¡°No rush. No matter how desperate they get, they¡¯ll eventually have to yield,¡± the man tightened his nket, then suddenly chuckled, ¡°Remember your name¡ How trivial¡¡±
Chapter 878: Miracle Human Survival Base
¡°Exactly one hundred and twentybat personnel, and nearly two hundred in logistics. Additionally, we have seven usable helicopters and two fighter jets¡ the rest are still under repair. However, given our currentck of pilots, even if we could fix them, they wouldn¡¯t be of much use¡¡±
In the Meeting Room, Zhang Yu read from a report he was holding. Sitting in front of him were all the senior management of the Second Camp, along with Ling Mo and his group. Notably absent were Wang Lin and Old Zheng. In fact, upon arriving at the Second Camp, Old Zheng was eager to find a way to contact his own camp. While Wang Lin was quite interested in these chaos-inducing activities, she was still a member of the Central Region Camp, making her unsuitable for participating in certain asions.
¡°¡ So, from an overallbat capability standpoint, we¡¯re certainly weaker than Falcon. However, we do possess a transportation advantage theyck. From this perspective, the likelihood of them taking direct action against us is rtively low. As for everyone¡¯s concerns about the resource war¡¡± Zhang Yu then turned to Ling Mo, ¡°I think it¡¯s more appropriate for you, Ling-Ge, to address that.¡±
¡°Ahem¡¡±
But just as Ling Mo stood up, a dark-skinned Fatty mmed his hand on the table and burst out, ¡°What nonsense is this? We¡¯ve been gathered here since early morning, not to listen to more talk about grand ns. We just want to know, what¡¯s the point of such an unnned action? We¡¯re totally unprepared; how long can we hold out against Falcon? Don¡¯t me me for being blunt, but we¡¯re the ones on the front line risking our lives. If we don¡¯t hear something substantive, we¡¯re not buying in!¡±
¡°Yeah, this whole thing was way too sudden¡¡±
¡°Isn¡¯t this reckless action just putting everyone on the grill¡¡±
The room filled with murmurs. Some loudly echoed, ¡°That¡¯s right! We¡¯re not buying in!¡±
¡°There has to be an exnation!¡±¡°We came to the camp for a better chance at survival, not to follow you into chaos!¡±
¡°Hmph!¡± Xia Na¡¯s eyes turned cold, and she was about to stand with her Scythe in hand when Ling Mo pressed her shoulder to stop her.
These people were different from the members of Falcon. It was precisely because of their presence that the Second Camp could function normally.
To keep a camp orderly, a lot has to be done. Just managing the daily lives of hundreds of people is a tremendous task.
With so many people, it¡¯s perfectly normal to have differences of opinion. Ling Mo nced from left to right, waiting until everyone gradually quieted down before he spoke loud and clear, ¡°I did act too hastily on this matter.¡±
The room remained silent, with some people showing a hint of confusion, exchanging puzzled looks.
Did he just admit it?
Most of them were familiar with Ling Mo, and even those who weren¡¯t at least knew who he was.
He wasn¡¯t just the boss¡¯s boss¡ In fact, his words carried more weight than the boss¡¯s.
The moreplicated issues, these people didn¡¯t understand and didn¡¯t need to. For them, knowing that Ling Mo¡¯s words were effective and represented the will of the highest level was enough. £Ò?????¦Â§§?
So his words at this moment clearly made them uneasy.
Fatty was about to shout again when Ling Mo continued calmly, ¡°But acting quickly doesn¡¯t mean acting wrongly. I know you¡¯re all waiting for Falcon¡¯s next move, hoping they won¡¯t push too hard and will leave you a way out¡ To be honest, they will leave you a way out, but besides a few indispensable people, how many of you think you can continue to stay at Second Camp? Once you¡¯re transferred to Falcon, I don¡¯t need to describe what life awaits you there, do I?¡±
¡°So what, at least we¡¯ll still be alive!¡± someone replied sullenly.
More people showed a trace of dissatisfaction. What¡¯s the use of saying this? Pretty words are easy to speak, and these weren¡¯t even pretty words!
Ling Mo continued, seemingly unfazed, ¡°Many of you probably think that as long as you¡¯re alive, that¡¯s all that matters. I¡¯m not here to stop you from thinking that way. But what I want to say is, today I didn¡¯t y by the usual rules just to escape a controlled fate. Even if they weren¡¯t controlling me directly, but the camp I once built with my own hands. Living a life where your fate depends entirely on someone¡¯s whim is truly a miserable existence.¡±
The crowd fell silent. Although some still wore sarcastic smiles, nobody stepped up to argue.
There was no denying that Ling Mo was speaking the truth¡
Those present indeed thought that way. They kept retreating in the hopes that in the end, things would be resolved peacefully.
Falcon wasn¡¯t aiming to wipe out the Second Camp; they probably just wanted more power. Even if that meant bing puppets, being relocated to Falcon¡¯s headquarters to be monitored, or being sent to dangerous posts, it still seemed preferable to open conflict. Living as long as they had, they feared death even more.
Surviving up to now only to die for such a reason¡ it was truly disheartening! Many held these thoughts. Even Ling Mo wasn¡¯t immune; he cherished life and wanted to survive just as much¡
But surviving isn¡¯t easy. It¡¯s not just about mastering survival skills; it¡¯s aboutpeting with others for limited resources. The Air Force Corps was like this once, and Falcon is today.
So, even if it¡¯s depressing¡ even if it¡¯s frustrating¡ this is how it is¡
Yuwen Xuan seemed indifferent, while Zhang Yu and others couldn¡¯t help but reveal a look of helplessness.
Ling Mo¡¯s words hit the mark with them too.
¡°Good, it seems you haven¡¯tpletely given up yet, and still want to live with dignity,¡± Ling Mo nodded suddenly. ¡°Rest assured, I never intended to destroy this ce, nor did I intend to plunge you into a resource crisis. Try thinking from another perspective: would I really sh with Falcon without being fully prepared?¡±
This rhetorical question left everyone momentarily stunned, and then even more intense discussions erupted.
Zhang Yu and the others couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly, thinking to themselves, he just might!
¡°Falcon can leverage resources to pressure us because they control half of X City and A City, and they have enough arablend. As for us, we actually have the conditions to cultivatend, but we¡¯re hindered by theck of tools and the inability to transport them via Helicopter. Let¡¯s put this issue aside for now and focus on the current supplies¡¡±
As soon as Ling Mo finished, a young woman stood up with a report in hand and said, ¡°We¡¯ve conducted a new round of inventory overnight. ording to the most basic consumption calctions, our supplies canst for a month, and food will alsost roughly a month. If Falcon decides to cut off our supplies, they could win in about a month and a half. Scattered gathering won¡¯t meet the needs of over 300 people¡¡±
She spoke quickly and in a serious tone, but after finishing, she seemed unexpectedly nervous and looked at Ling Mo for reassurance.
¡°You may sit down,¡± Ling Mo said with a smile, then turned to the anxious senior management, ¡°A month isn¡¯t a lot of time, but for us, it¡¯s enough¡¡±
¡°Can you secure enough food within a month?¡± Fatty asked again.
At his question, everyone¡¯s attention turned towards Ling Mo, waiting for his answer.
Ling Mo simply smiled calmly, clenched his fist, and said, ¡°Absolutely.¡±@@novelbin@@
The crowd erupted once more, and while some remained skeptical, no one voiced their doubts.
Fatty, however, asked once more, ¡°What if you can¡¯t? If you don¡¯t find the food, what¡¯s your n then?¡±
As Ling Mo looked at him, Fatty¡¯s eyes flickered, and he turned his face slightly as he added, ¡°I¡¯m not leaving here. My questions aren¡¯t about allegiance to Falcon but are for the sake of my brothers and me.¡±
¡°Then trust me to safeguard this ce,¡± Ling Mo replied.
Fatty moved his lips as if to speak but eventually said nothing and sat back quietly.
The discussions around the room gradually diminished until there wasplete silence.
¡°In one month, I¡¯ll transform this ce,¡± Ling Mo added.
Yuwen Xuan interjected, ¡°Oh, speaking of which, I have a very important suggestion! How about we change the name?¡±
¡°Miracle, Miracle Human Survival Base,¡± Ling Mo replied.
¡°Creating a miracle¡ it does have a nice ring to it,¡± Zhang Yu nodded in agreement, ¡°I was afraid you¡¯d pick a name that would be embarrassing to mention¡¡±
Just then, the door to the Meeting Room suddenly opened.
A guard walked in and announced, ¡°We have guests.¡±
¡°Guests? At this time?¡± Zhang Yu asked in confusion.
But Ling Mo was already rising to his feet, a smile on his face, ¡°They¡¯re here.¡±
¡°They? Who?¡± Yuwen Xuan asked, bewildered.
¡°Consider them reinforcements,¡± Ling Mo replied simply.
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A few minutester, in the hall of Miracle Base.
An energetic voice came through the door first, ¡°Wow, is this already settled? By the way, will there be anypensation for my running around these past few days¡?¡±
As the door opened, a woman in a tight leather suit, exuding a wild aura, walked in carrying a Machine Gun.
She looked at Ling Mo from a distance and nodded upwards with her chin, ¡°Long time no see, Regimental Commander.¡±
¡°Let me make an introduction,¡± Ling Mo said, turning to the astonished crowd, ¡°This is Lucy from F Team¡ as for me¡¡±
¡°You¡¯re still the Regimental Commander of F Team?!¡±
¡°Wait, what do you mean you¡¯re from F Team¡ I must be understanding this wrong!¡±
¡°F Team¡¡±
Only Zhang Yu remained calm, ¡°F Team is also reinforcement?¡±
Chapter 879: A Beauty Trap?
Chapter 879: A Beauty Trap?
Central Region Camp¡ F Team, two camps joining forces, undoubtedly gave the newly established Miracle Base a great deal of confidence. And under such circumstances, Ling Mo¡¯s promise seemed much more realistic. However, as soon as dawn broke, Miracle Base received amunication from Falcon.
Ling Mo originally did not intend to get involved in this mess, but unexpectedly, the other party specifically named him.
And the firstmunication Ling Mo received was from Su Qianrou¡
This capable woman¡¯s voice was rather gentle, but her tone was noticeably lessposed: ¡°You really gave me a surprise¡¡±
¡°Wasn¡¯t it a scare?¡± Ling Mo replied.
¡°Well¡¡± Su Qianrou chuckled softly and suddenly sighed, ¡°You¡¯re always so hard to figure out¡¡±
¡°It¡¯s because I disrupted your ns, right?¡± Ling Mo said.
Su Qianrou probably didn¡¯t expect Ling Mo to be so direct, and for a moment, she was stunned. By the time she recovered, Ling Mo had already continued, ¡°From our first conversation, I already sensed it. You seemed you wanted to cooperate with me on the surface, but in reality, you just wanted to use me a bit once I showed enough strength.¡±
¡°No need to make ¡®use¡¯ sound so harsh¡¡± Su Qianrou whispered.¡°Sorry, the truth is often blunt. What you were doing was essentially watching without risk; if I failed early on, it wouldn¡¯t disrupt your ns much. But if I could cause some trouble for Chief of Staff Wang, then I would be a somewhat useful tool for you. Unfortunately, whether it¡¯s you or Chief of Staff Wang, I have no intention of being led by either of you. Now that I¡¯ve taken the Second Camp¡ or should I say, Miracle Base, you¡¯ve lost an external base of operations for your gambit. Not good news for you, I suppose¡¡± Ling Mo said unceremoniously.
Su Qianrou was silent for a while before she spoke again, ¡°Hearing ¡®sorry¡¯ from your mouth is quite aggressive¡ Maybe you¡¯re not wrong, but my true intentions are actually more benevolent¡ Besides, haven¡¯t I helped the Second Camp quite a bit? Although it was to foster my own forces, indirectly, I did give the Second Camp a chance to catch its breath¡ Moreover, I¡¯m different from them. I genuinely hope to build a better camp, to unite more people to survive together. But no matter how good the intentions are, in reality, it requires some not-so-aboveboard means to achieve them¡ You understand that, right? To ensure survival for yourself and your loved ones, you¡¯ve probably done quite a lot too¡¡±
¡°I just want to make things clear. If you can work with me openly and honestly, I wee it. But if you¡¯re still thinking of using me¡ then I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m a bit hypersensitive to schemes and maniption right now.¡± Ling Mo said after pondering for a moment.
¡°I understand¡¡± Su Qianrou was silent for a longer time this time before speaking, ¡°Then let me provide you with some intelligence. Both the headquarters and branches of Niepan have sent many teams into X City, and they¡¯ve already had several skirmishes with our reconnaissance teams, so Falcon is dealing with both internal issues and external threats¡ But precisely because of this, the core members are even more eager to consolidate power. Essentially, they need one voice, a voice tomand all of Falcon and unite all forces into one¡ However, this strategy is not really beneficial for the survivors. Living without autonomy, merely as tools for survival¡ such a life is terrifying¡¡±
¡°So soon¡¡± Ling Mo was momentarily stunned, not expecting the sunsses man to act so decisively¡ It seems he¡¯s truly been fueled by anger¡ If he knew that his indiscriminate retaliatory actions ended up greatly aiding Ling Mo, who knows if it would make him furious enough to faint¡
Of course, on the surface, Ling Mo remained quite calm and nodded, ¡°Understood.¡±
¡°I¡¯m unable to provide more specific intelligence right now, as everything is still unclear. The upheaval at the Second Camp has caused quite a stir, and now the entire Falcon is in disarray¡ I¡¯d just like to say that a gift in a few days might show my sincerity¡ As for what you decide¡ perhaps you should recall the impression I initially made on you¡¡±
With that, she sighed lightly and cut off themunication.
Ling Mo, puzzled for a moment, suddenly showed a slightly embarrassed expression, ¡°Is she hinting at that?¡±
There had once been quite an intense moment between him and Su Qianrou at the Second Camp¡
Thinking back to Su Qianrou¡¯s somewhat wistful tone, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but feel a shiver run down his spine.
He hadn¡¯t expected her to use the beauty trap!
However, upon further reflection, the memory wasn¡¯t entirely unpleasant¡
A few minutester, a second call came in.
This time, the caller was also a woman.
¡°Regimental Commander, you¡¯re quite popr with thedies,¡± the Miracle Base member responsible for handlingmunications said with a hint of jealousy, especially emphasizing the term ¡°Regimental Commander.¡±
¡°Hey, it¡¯s not my fault they call it F Team¡¡± Ling Mo shot him a nce before picking up themunicator.
¡°Mr. Ling?¡± As soon as he picked up themunicator, the other party spoke keenly. However,pared to Su Qianrou, this woman¡¯s tone was noticeably more formal, sounding almost like an electronic announcement. Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but think of Yu Xian, secretly criticizing how the women around Chief of Staff Wang seemed like tools¡ perhaps they had all been molded that way by him¡
¡°Hello, I¡¯m representing Wang Xiao, Chief of Staff Wang¡¡±
¡°Don¡¯t know him,¡± Ling Mo interrupted directly.
¡°You spokest night,¡± the woman said patiently.
¡°Can¡¯t he call himself?¡± Ling Mo asked before decisively hanging up themunicator, ¡°What¡¯s his problem?¡±
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The woman spoke into themunicator once more, then looked up and said, ¡°He hung up.¡±
¡°Let¡¯s just leave it, then. I wanted to give the Second Camp another chance¡¡± Wang Xiao, having thrown off the nket, was meticulously buttoning his shirt in front of a dressing mirror.
The woman hesitated and asked, ¡°So you don¡¯t intend to eliminate them?¡±
Wang Xiao looked up and gazed at the reflection of the woman in the mirror. He spoke gently, ¡°Of course not, but they might get to live a little longer and die looking a bit better. But there¡¯s no need for that now, let¡¯s stick to the original n.¡±
¡°Yes,¡± the woman nodded.
¡°What about the movements on Su Qianrou¡¯s side?¡± Wang Xiao suddenly asked.
Without hesitation, the woman replied, ¡°I fear she might seek cooperation with the Second Camp.¡±
¡°Tying oneself to a grasshopper means everyone will eventually die,¡± Wang Xiao muttered to himself, adjusting his cor.
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Although the Miracle Base had undergone a series of reforms, from the outside, things didn¡¯t look much different from usual¡
The arrival of Lucy and other members of the F Team did liven up the base somewhat, but what really caused a stir was Ling Mo¡¯s three girlfriends.
Even Yu Shiran attracted arge crowd of humans when she entered, which scared this zombie loli into quickly dashing out of the human base to find Xiao Bai. At the entrance, a row of escapees, whom she and Xiao Bai had dealt with, left onlookers wide-eyed and speechless.
This loli¡¯sbat power¡ truly remarkable!
As for Ye Lian and the others, their situation was slightly better because, after discovering that eyes were on them everywhere, the three girls hid in Ling Mo¡¯s room.
Xu Shuhan, also a zombie, insisted on being alone. However, upon her return, Ling Mo sensed a slight change in her¡
Unfortunately, he didn¡¯t have time to delve into it before a new issue cropped up.
¡°Boss!¡±
A female voice suddenly called from behind, and then a soft, fluffy body threw itself onto Ling Mo¡¯s back.
But when Ling Mo turned around, the girl had already quickly let go of him, cautiously stepping back a few paces, with her face blushing as she looked down and said, ¡°S-sorry, Boss¡ I was just so happy¡¡±
¡°We get it, you just couldn¡¯t help yourself¡ Ow!¡± The scrawny man beside her had barely gotten a few words out before the girl elbowed him hard in the ribs. Her neck seemed to be turning red, and she lowered her head even further. ¡°Captain, don¡¯t listen to Skinny Monkey¡¯s nonsense¡¡±
Ling Mo, meanwhile, was acutely aware of the odd looks the other two men were throwing his way. Forcing a casual smile, he replied, ¡°Gu Shuangshuang, it¡¯s been a while. How¡¯s your psychic power traininging along?¡±
¡°It¡¯s¡ okay¡¡± Gu Shuangshuang mumbled, staring intently at the tips of her shoes.
The redder her ears grew, the more the overhead light began to flicker. The older, moreposed-looking man immediately cleared his throat and said, ¡°Shuangshuang, calm down-the lightbulb¡¯s about to explode. You haven¡¯t seen the boss in so long, and this is the first thing you want to do?¡±
¡°Ah? I-I¡¯m sorry¡¡± Gu Shuangshuang jumped in surprise and began apologizing profusely.
Ling Mo rubbed his temple, feeling a headacheing on. shing a wry smile, he shifted his gaze to the other three and said, ¡°Skinny Monkey, Zhang Xincheng, and¡¡± He paused, looking at the man standing at the back. Compared to the others, this one definitely stood out. It was partly due to his buzz cut and fierce, intimidating gaze, but also because of the two sharp knives hanging from his waist.
¡°Ye Kai.¡±
¡°Boss.¡± A flicker of battle intent shed through Ye Kai¡¯s eyes but quickly turned into surprise. ¡°Your eyes¡ they¡¯re glowing¡¡±
¡°Heh.¡± Ling Mo merely smiled faintly, not confirming or denying anything.
¡°Looks like Captain Mu wasn¡¯t exaggerating. Boss, your psychic power¡¯s grown significantly stronger,¡± Ye Kai said, taking a deep breath.
¡°It seems like your skills must have improved a lot as well¡¡±
No sooner had Ling Mo finished speaking than Skinny Monkey couldn¡¯t contain his curiosity and blurted out, ¡°Boss, this time you didn¡¯t call us just to intercept pursuers, did you?¡±
¡°Hmm¡ You¡¯re right. Actually, I have something I need you for,¡± Ling Mo nodded. ¡°This matter¡¡±
Chapter 880: Keep a Low Profile
Three dayster, on a clear and sunny morning, a helicopter took off from the Miracle Base.
Inside the cabin sat arge group, including Ling Mo and his team, members of the Miracle Squad, instructor Mu Chen, and the ever-silent Xu Shuhan. In Ling Mo¡¯s calction, this group also included Xiao Bai and Yu Shiran, who were racing through the wilderness below¡ and ck Silk could count as half a member.
Originally, Wang Lin and Lan Lan also insisted oning along, but they were dragged back by Old Zheng and Old Lan, respectively.
Old Zheng¡¯s reasoning was that they needed to wait for news from the Central Region Camp, while Old Lan simply thrust a list into Ling Mo¡¯s hands and vanished under the guise of being a protective father.
Miracle Base didn¡¯t have a readyboratory, so everything needed to be built from scratch, making the list ridiculously long¡
As for Lucy, who had brought people along, she temporarily stayed at Miracle Base and joined the defensive deployment as an ally. During the time Ling Mo and his team were away, the cooperation between the F Team and Miracle would ensure the safety of this newly founded base.
At this moment, Ling Mo held two lists in his hands, his brows tightly furrowed.
After a long pause, he sighed deeply and said, ¡°They¡¯re really messing with me¡ Also, why are you tagging along?¡± The person Ling Mo addressed was the co-pilot of the helicopter.
¡°Hahaha, don¡¯t be so cold. I just wanted to spend more time with you guys¡¡± The co-pilot turned his head, lifted the mask of his helmet to reveal a stubble-covered face, and said with an obliviousugh.¡°Miracle Base is at a critical point; aren¡¯t you worried something might go wrong with both of you leaving now?¡± questioned Zhang Xincheng, whose considerate way of thinking was evident. His words carried a deep sense of shock.
A base boss pretending to be a pilot to sneak away¡ that¡¯s truly unheard of¡
¡°No worries, no worries. It¡¯s just ten days or half a month of being away. No one will notice, not with Zhang Yu there. Besides, I¡¯m also off to gather some intelligence¡¡± Yuwen Xuan waved his hand indifferently.
Though he was nonchnt, the others felt a pang of sympathy.
Truly a leader with no presence at all¡
¡°When did you learn to fly?¡± Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but ask.
¡°A man with a girlfriend like yours wouldn¡¯t understand,¡± Yuwen Xuan sighed deeply.
¡°Hey, apologize to pilots all over the world¡¡±
¡°Hand me the list.¡± Xia Na reached over and grabbed the list from Ling Mo¡¯s hand. After a quick nce, she remarked, ¡°I didn¡¯t realize¡ the human appetite is quiterge.¡±
¡°This is already considered little,¡± Yuwen Xuan interjected, ¡°Mainly because of the helicopter¡¯s weight limitations. Even so, we¡¯ll need several trips to bring everything back. But don¡¯t worry, once we locate the supplies, I¡¯ll bring more helicopters, which will shorten the transport time.¡±
¡°But before that, shouldn¡¯t we consider another issue? The food is one thing, but gathering this equipment is quite troublesome,¡± Ye Kai said as he took Old Lan¡¯s list, frowning. ¡°I haven¡¯t seen these things with the F Team, and I doubt Falcon has such a stockpile. ording to the locations marked by Old Lan¡¡± £Ò??N???§§??
Gu Shuangshuang quickly unfurled a map and awkwardly ced it in front of Ling Mo. Ling Mo pretended not to see it¡ and as for the teasing looks from Skinny Monkey and the others, he simply chose to ignore them.
Ye Kai pointed to several red dots on the map and said, ¡°He mentioned these ces as the most likely spots for the equipment, but the problem is they¡¯re mostly in the city center. Even those on the outskirts are in opposite directions from the others. The worst part is¡¡± He pointed to two locations repeatedly, ¡°Here, and here, are very close to Falcon.¡±
¡°This means we might run into people from Falcon,¡± Skinny Monkey said worriedly, muttering under his breath, ¡°Please, I don¡¯t want any contact with them¡¡±
¡°Yes, it¡¯s a tense time. Whether they find us or we find them, I doubt there will be any friendly greetings, especially since we brought out two bosses in one go. If Falcon found out, they¡¯d probably hunt us down,¡± Mu Chen said, exasperated.
¡°Don¡¯t worry, the only ones who know I¡¯m here are you all, plus Zhang Yu and Tom,¡± Yuwen Xuan reassured as he turned around. ¡°Besides, I often stay in my room for over ten days without showing up, so the chances of being exposed are quite low¡ Furthermore, I can return anytime¡¡±
¡°We¡¯ve made our exit discreetly and unexpectedly,¡± Ling Mo added.
Zhang Xincheng nodded and said, ¡°Indeed, no one would have guessed you¡¯d choose to leave at such a time; even we thought we¡¯d wait a bit longer. This seems like a strategic time gap; Falcon might not be fully prepared either.¡±
¡°Yes, so the first thing we need to do¡¡± Xia Na said, holding up the list of equipment and waving it, ¡°is to deal with procuring this stuff.¡±
¡°Time gap¡¡± Ye Lian echoed, nodding with some understanding.
Exactly, if we¡¯re utilizing a time gap, we should start with the most dangerous locations¡
But as Ling Mo nced at the map, a subtle, unreadable contemtion passed through his eyes.
That warehouse, is it really safe?
An hour and a halfter, when the helicopternded on a deserted field, everyone eagerly jumped out.
Even the pilot disembarked, carrying weapons and equipment, heading in a different direction: ¡°I¡¯ll be staying over there. Although this is considered a secretnding spot, we need to prevent any Falcon scouts from checking in. Anyway, I¡¯ll keep an eye on this helicopter until you return.¡±
Yuwen Xuan took out tworge bags and said, ¡°To avoid drawing Falcon¡¯s attention, we¡¯ll walk from here. Once we find the equipment, we need to move it to the rooftops so it can be easily loaded when the helicopter arrives. So before getting the supplies, we need to¡ keep a low profile.¡±
¡°Bang!¡±
He tossed therge bags in front of everyone and swiftly unzipped them.
Ling Mo took a nce inside and couldn¡¯t help but exim, ¡°How is this considered keeping a low profile?¡±
¡°Rx, everything herees with silencers,¡± Yuwen Xuan said with a sly grin as he dragged out a light machine gun. ¡°Who wants this?¡±
Skinny Monkey was the first to raise his hand eagerly¡
In the end, even Ling Mo picked out a dagger. Compared to the weapons he already had, the ones Yuwen Xuan brought were clearly of better quality.
Ye Lian grabbed some sniper bullets, while Xia Na and Li Yalin showed no interest whatsoever.@@novelbin@@
In fact, as soon as they got off the helicopter, the two had immediately moved away, keeping a noticeable distance from the rest of the group.
Xu Shuhan quietly stepped forward, picked up a pocket knife, and mumbled under her breath, ¡°This will do for me.¡±
Both Mu Chen and Ling Mo exchanged aplicated nce at her, though the subtle differences in their gazes couldn¡¯t be ignored. Ling Mo¡¯s eyes carried a tinge of curiosity, while Mu Chen¡¯s expression seemed to hold a trace of regret and pity.
¡°I won¡¯t take anything,¡± Gu Shuangshuang said shyly. ¡°I don¡¯t know how to use these.¡±
¡°Same here,¡± Ye Kai said, patting the weapon holstered at his waist.
Zhang Xincheng, however, carefully selected two pistols, while Skinny Monkey gleefully clutched a micro submachine gun as though it was his most prized possession.
¡°I need to make one thing clear,¡± Yuwen Xuan said, pulling out a pistol and strapping it to his own waist. ¡°Small-caliber weapons are highly effective against zombies. However, if you can¡¯t deliver a fatal shot, the next second, it¡¯ll be you who¡¯s dead. These guns are primarily for creating interference when there¡¯s a swarm of zombies-basically, to slow them down a bit during the chaos. If you can, aim for their eyes. That¡¯s their weakest spot.¡±
¡°And one more thing: do not, under any circumstances, try to use these guns to take down a senior zombie. All you¡¯ll do is piss them off.¡± He added this with a wink in the direction of Ling Mo and Li Yalin. ¡°Yourmander here didn¡¯t take this position for nothing. Feel free to consult me about these kinds of problems.¡±
¡°That much confidence-truly admirable¡¡±
¡°What exactly do you think being amander means? If I were Zhang Yu, I¡¯d have reced you already!¡±
As waves of snarky remarks rolled in from the group, Yuwen Xuan simply scratched his messy hair andughed. ¡°Hahaha¡ Zhang Yu? He¡¯s the submissive type.¡±
¡°Thatment sounds very suggestive¡¡± Xia Na said, rubbing her chin with an oddly mischievous expression.
After they finished choosing their weapons, Yuwen Xuan brought out arge pile of rations.
These high-calorie foods and purified water were already portioned out into small packages, so each person only needed to carry one.
¡°These rations shouldst us about five days, but if we exert a lot of energy, maybe only around three days. Since we need to travel light, carrying a ton of food isn¡¯t feasible, which means¡ we¡¯ll have to forage for food along the way,¡± Mu Chen said as he weighed the package of rations in his hand.
Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but clear his throat; among the group, he was the only one who ended up with four packages of rations. In hindsight, having three zombie girlfriends did have its perks.
Just then, he felt a nudge at his waist, followed by a soft voice from behind him. ¡°I¡¯ll trade you gel for your rations¡¡±
There was no need to turn around-he knew it was Xu Shuhan.
¡°Alright, make that five packages,¡± Ling Mo thought to himself with a wry smile.
¡°Foraging for food isn¡¯t a big deal,¡± Ye Kai said nonchntly before his tone suddenly dropped, ¡°Once I¡¯ve cleared the zombies in front of us, I¡¯ll search for food slowly.¡±
¡°Well then, let¡¯s move out,¡± Yuwen Xuan said with a grin.
Chapter 881: Its an Honor to Be Considered Food
¡°Up ahead is the first point marked on the map¡¡± Behind a rundown bus, a few figures were cautiously hiding. Not far in front of them was arge group of swaying Zombies. These filthy Monsters appeared calm, but once they detected the presence of humans, they would transform into terrifying killing machines.
Behind the group of Zombies stood a tall building. From the outside, the building appeared old and dpidated, and the entrance was overgrown with mutated nts, adding to its ominous presence.
¡°The Rosen Medical Equipment Sales Company¡ This is a joint venture, and this is their office and storage area¡¡± Mu Chen peered through the gap with a pair of binocrs, his tone cautious as he continued, ¡°I¡¯m not sure which part of the building the warehouse will be in, as we can¡¯t see any other structures from here. It¡¯s unlikely to be outside the building¡ Additionally, there are quite a few vehicles in the open area, potentially concealing a lot of Zombies. We¡¯ll need to be extra careful when passing through¡¡±
¡°Is it a nest?¡± Ling Mo asked, withdrawing his gaze.
His question immediately tensed up the group. Even Ye Lian and the others disyed a hint of peculiar expressions, as if they were both eager and hesitant at the prospect.
¡°I¡¯m not sure¡ But if it is a nest, there shouldn¡¯t be any Zombies at the entrance. Unfortunately, we can¡¯t see from here.¡± Mu Chen daringly stretched out his neck but quickly withdrew back behind the bus, cautiously pressing himself against the t tires while taking deep breaths. ¡°I think we may need to take a risk. Only by getting closer can we know what¡¯s really inside. If it is a nest¡¡±
¡°If it¡¯s a nest we¡¯re dealing with, then we¡¯re in big trouble,¡± Yuwen Xuan said, his expression unusually serious. However, after speaking, he couldn¡¯t help but chuckle softly, ¡°But our luck can¡¯t be that bad, right? We¡¯ve been in X City for two days and haven¡¯t encountered any nests yet¡ With Ling Mo and the rest, we can navigate around most areas densely popted with zombies.¡±
¡°But we can¡¯t bypass this one,¡± Ling Mo suddenly frowned, then looked up again at the tall building.
Ye Lian moved closer and took a sniff. She then whispered in Ling Mo¡¯s ear, ¡°No¡ no, it¡¯s a very strong scent¡¡±Even the highly evolved Ye Lian couldn¡¯t identify anything through the scent, leaving Ling Mo somewhat uncertain. As for controlling zombies to go in¡ somehow, when Ling Mo looked at that building, he felt something was off¡ It was purely an intuition, yet after his psychic power evolved again, Ling Mo had developed a certain level of trust in his own feelings.
Perhaps this wasn¡¯t just intuition, but rather his subconscious realizing something, thus sharpening his sensitivity¡ This thought was persistent, along with the asional voice that emerged from deep within his heart, making it difficult for Ling Mo to make a decision.
Things were fine at Miracle Base, but as soon as he entered this zombie-infested and dangerous environment, that voice¡¯s influence on Ling Mo began to be apparent¡ Perhaps, they had really found him and were watching him from somewhere¡
This sense of danger made Ling Mo somewhat resistant to entering these confined ces, but ording to Old Lan¡¯s notes, this was the most likely location to find three of the important experimental instruments.
During that six months in Niepan, although Old Lan had never left the ce, he conducted very detailed research, enabling Niepan to locate these instruments based on his needs. While Niepan did have a considerable number of instruments, most were just makeshift. Finding them is easy, but transporting them back from such a distant ce is extremely difficult.
The equipment Old Lan required wasn¡¯t something minor like a pocket knife, but rather veryrge experimental machinery. These could be found in some universities, and indeed there were simr markings on the map. However, considering the journey, Ling Mo and his team chose toe here first.
¡°Phew, don¡¯t worry about the impact ck Widow has had. The most important thing now is to find this equipment¡ The situation at the granary is still unknown, and the more uncertain it is, the more we need to hurry¡ Stay calm, stay calm, and think about what we can do once we find the equipment¡¡±
Ling Mo took a discreet breath. In this group, he couldn¡¯t appear anxious, but he also couldn¡¯t seem too rxed. He knew that although Yuwen Xuan didn¡¯t mention it, in reality, he was likely more inclined to find food first, as it was the most crucial for Miracle Base.
However, Ling Mo was quite confident about finding the granary. More importantly, before his departure, Old Lan had mentioned that given time, he could truly research the effect of virus concentration on Zombies and possibly figure out a way to alter them¡ Although it was a slim chance, it was worth trying.
It was precisely for this reason that Ling Mo was so eager to set out and find supplies. Objectively speaking, locating the equipment first was also the best n. Yet, deep down, Ling Mo felt anxious, especially after realizing his personal reasons. He wanted to quickly resolve matters here andplete hismitment to Miracle Base.
Only by stabilizing Miracle Base within this month can they truly secure this logistics outpost¡ And establishing the outpost would mean that Ling Mo could ess more resources and use a more systematic approach to help his girlfriends reach the peak of evolution as quickly as possible.
¡°How are things on your end?¡± ¡°How are things on your end?¡± With this thought, Ling Mo¡¯s mind finally settled a bit, and he said in his mind again.@@novelbin@@
A few secondster, an abrupt voice echoed in Ling Mo¡¯s mind, apanied by a bleak mental image: ¡°Look, see that? If we force our way through, we¡¯re likely to pull every Zombie on this street right to us. We might be fine, but the humans on your end? Too many of them-escaping unscathed would be nothing short of a fantasy, you know.¡± ?????£Â§§?
¡°Can you just talk properly¡ and draw properly, too!¡± Ling Mo muttered inwardly, a tinge of frustration in his tone.
ck Silk let out a chuckle or two before another voice cut in-it was Yu Shiran: ¡°There are way more Senior Zombies out on the streets now. Most of them are mutation-level, but when there are too many, even I can¡¯t keep them under control. I can still walk around out there, but Xiao Bai¡ Xiao Bai can¡¯t handle it. They¡¯d destroy him.¡±
The Zombie Loli sounded anxious, though there was a slightly forced maturity in her tone¡ Hearing her ¡°grown-up¡± summary, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but feel both amused and exasperated. ¡°Just have Xiao Bai hide for now-it is a National Treasure, after all. It should be able to manage something as simple as that, right? Besides, you don¡¯t need to worry-if there¡¯s a problem, we can step in and help you immediately with how close we are. And honestly, there¡¯s no way you¡¯re actually scared of those Zombies, are you?¡±
¡°Hmph¡ I¡¯m just bored¡¡± Yu Shiran dropped the pretense within moments. Realizing her little ploy had failed, she exited the ¡°conversation¡± on her own. However, before she disappearedpletely, Ling Mo distinctly caught a concerning mutter about roasting ¡°sausages¡±¡
¡°Warn her not to grill sausages out in the street,¡± Ling Mo instructed ck Silk the moment the mental link switched back. His tone was suddenly serious. ¡°Doesn¡¯t matter if it¡¯s from Zombies or mutation beasts-it¡¯s a no.¡±
¡°Wait, aren¡¯t you technically the ¡®sausage¡¯ in question?¡± ck Silk quipped instantly.
¡°¡Should I¡ be ttered?¡±
¡°Probably. Being regarded as a particrly ¡®special¡¯ type of food is quite the honor for a human, you know.¡± ck Silk responded matter-of-factly.
¡°You¡¯re getting way too full of yourself¡¡± Ling Mo sighed, utterly exasperated.
After a brief exchange, ck Silk continued to speak, simultaneously highlighting areas on the mental map in Ling Mo¡¯s mind. ¡°The currently lit areas indicate where Senior Zombies are present. In some ces, there are also alpha zombies. These alphas are extremely aggressive, and even if Shiran gets too close, she could incite a massive Zombie attack¡ It¡¯s quite dangerous for her because there¡¯s a high risk of attracting Zombies from the nests if she gets hurt. So¡¡±
¡°What¡¯s the main point?¡± Ling Mo asked.
ck Silk seemed to chuckle before replying, ¡°We can¡¯t move forward as nned anymore. Instead, we¡¯ll support you by approaching thepany from behind as much as possible. Originally, your n was to go from the side, but now we have to adjust.¡±
¡°Got it¡¡±
Just as Ling Mo finishedmunicating in his mind, a figure crawled out from under the bus.
This person was as thin as a monkey, though his expression was much duller, and his whole body was trembling violently.
¡°I-I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m just really scared¡¡± Skinny Monkey stuttered.
Following him were Ye Kai and Zhang Xincheng. Ye Kai leaped up without a hint of fear, while Zhang Xincheng¡¯s face was a bit pale, but he remained rtivelyposed.
¡°It¡¯s alright. Crawling through under each vehicle to get as far as possible is indeed challenging,¡± Ling Mo consoled.
Ye Kai impatiently added, ¡°There wasn¡¯t any danger; it was just stressful. Besides, you all mentioned that if the Zombies spotted us, you¡¯d jump in and draw their attention.¡±
¡°Yeah, but I¡¯m¡ I¡¯m just terrified¡¡± Skinny Monkey admitted, visibly embarrassed.
¡°You did well. You¡¯ve improved a lot on that fear of yours. Previously, you probably wouldn¡¯t have even made it under a single car¡¡± Ling Mo noted.
Skinny Monkey looked up, momentarily surprised, and then scratched his cheek awkwardly. ¡°That¡¯s true¡ I crawled under five cars in total this time, though it didn¡¯t actually bring us much closer. But I heard quite a bit; there are about fifty Zombies ahead, and there are many in the shops and alleys on both sides. Altogether, there might be around a hundred and fifty Zombies on this stretch of road. I couldn¡¯t hear anything further away¡ As for that building,¡± Skinny Monkey hesitated, looking embarrassed once more, ¡°I couldn¡¯t hear anything there¡¡±
As expected¡
Ling Mo¡¯s expression immediately darkened, and that peculiar feeling seemed to intensify¡
Chapter 882: Sorry, My Hand Slipped
¡°How about this¡¡± Ling Mo considered for a moment and then said, ¡°Let¡¯s find a ce nearby to rest and n our approach carefully. Let¡¯s have everyone withdraw for now. There¡¯s no need to keep watch on the street, these zombies won¡¯t change much for the time being.¡±
Ye Kai frowned in thought and then nodded, ¡°Alright, we should get some rest and gather our strength before taking action.¡±
The others agreed as well, and even Xu Shuhan quietly climbed out of the bus without a word.
But as the group quietly retreated, a hand suddenly reached out from behind and grabbed Ling Mo.
¡°Ling-Ge, you can¡¯t fool us.¡± Xia Na said with a cunning wink, seemingly out of nowhere.
Ling Mo showed a slightly troubled expression. He looked at Xia Na, then at the eager faces of Ye Lian and Li Yalin¡ To be honest, from a human perspective, he found the murderous enthusiasm of these three girls somewhat exasperating¡ But as their boyfriend¡ Being stared at with those three pairs of excited eyes was really a tough situation for him!
Principles were out of the window at this point!
¡°Alright then¡¡±
¡°Great!¡±¡°Hope we encounter some more advanced ones!¡±
¡°Food¡ fresh¡¡± Ye Lian, with a nk expression, was already drooling¡ But just as a drop escaped her lips, Ling Mo wiped it away with a mix of amusement and helplessness. Ye Lian quickly snapped out of her anticipation and subconsciously licked the corner of her mouth.
¡°I haven¡¯t finished speaking yet.¡± Ling Mo nced towards Ye Kai and the others ahead, then whispered, ¡°I¡¯m going to send the Zombie Puppet in. During the operation, you all must keep your distance from the Zombie Puppet. If there¡¯s a nest in there, or an alpha zombie, it might be dangerous for you. So no matter what, stay calm, alright? You absolutely can¡¯t lose your head. Can you do that?¡±
The three female zombies exchanged a nce before obediently nodding at Ling Mo.
Looking at their happy expressions, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but sigh.
As time went on, the unsettling feeling weighing on Ling Mo¡¯s heart grew stronger. Even sending the Zombie Puppet inside was enough to make his heart race. If possible, he didn¡¯t want the three girls to take part in this. However, if they didn¡¯t fight, they would eventually end up being left behind¡ And that was an oue Ling Mo absolutely couldn¡¯t ept.
¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll protect all of you¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself as he casually waved towards the back. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±
The master ball slipped from his hand, making a soft ¡°plop¡± as it stuck to the bus before quickly disappearing beneath the vehicle¡
¡°Phew¡ Even though I didn¡¯t directly engage with those monsters just now, just moving around under their noses had my whole body stiff with fear. I thought by now, after so much time, I¡¯d be at least a bit more used to zombies,¡± Skinny Monkey said. The moment he got upstairs, he couldn¡¯t wait to copse onto the floor, leaning against his backpack and gasping for air.
Seeing that no one responded, he continued muttering under his breath. ¡°Seriously, these monsters are getting scarier and scarier. There used to be some slower ones mixed in, but now every single one of them looks so dangerous. Even when they¡¯re in that stiffened ¡®rest¡¯ state, I don¡¯t dare to look into their eyes. If you ask me, they¡¯vepletely lost any human traits by now. Heck, even the insides of their bodies might¡¯ve totally changed. Who knows what you¡¯d find if you cut one open? It probably wouldn¡¯t even be intestines anymore. Maybe¡ another monster¡¯s mouth crammed in there! ¡Aaaah!¡±
A sudden yelp escaped from Skinny Monkey¡¯s mouth, instantly drawing everyone¡¯s attention.
Of them all, Ye Kai¡¯s gaze was particrly unfriendly, while Zhang Xincheng immediately moved to the window, peered down below, and then turned back to gesture that the situation was safe.
Skinny Monkey, clutching his mouth with one hand and rubbing his thigh with the other, looked up shamefaced and aggrieved. Following his gaze, they saw Xu Shuhan, wearing her mask, calmly standing by a bookshelf, flipping through dusty, now-decaying books as if nothing had happened.
This scene simultaneously caught the attention of both Mu Chen and Ling Mo. The two exchanged a knowing nce before sharing a wry smile.
Compared to Ye Lian and the others, Xu Shuhan¡¯s situation was obviously moreplicated. For instance, the things Skinny Monkey had just said wouldn¡¯t bother Ye Lian and the other girls at all, yet Xu Shuhan wouldn¡¯t hesitate to dish out some punishment¡ ???£Î????
¡°Hey, Skinny Monkey, are you okay? Need a hand?¡±
Ling Mo was lost in thought when he suddenly heard a familiar voice speak up.
He thought to himself, ¡°Oh no,¡± but before he could stop it, Skinny Monkey had already nodded eagerly, saying, ¡°Thank you, Xia Na!¡±
¡°No need to be polite. Here, grab the handle of this scythe¡¡±
¡°Ow!¡±
This time, Skinny Monkey¡¯s shout changed pitch entirely, but he remembered his previous lesson just in time and bit his tongue¡ resulting in a garbled, ¡°My foot¡ my mouth¡¡±
Xia Na lifted the scythe with a charming smile and tilted her head, saying, ¡°Oops, sorry, my hand slipped.¡±
¡°Hand¡ slipped¡¡± Skinny Monkey was on the verge of tears.
Ling Mo simply turned his face away, thinking to himself, ¡°I was too naive after all! Is this a trait of their kind?!¡±
¡°Everyone, let¡¯s rest first. Once we¡¯ve recuperated, we can start nning. But for now, let¡¯s split into two groups. I¡¯ll be with Yuwen Xuan and Mu Chen; Miracle Squad and Xu Shuhan will form the other group, staying upstairs and downstairs respectively. Ye Lian and the girls can stay on the rooftop, ensuring all-around security,¡± Ling Mo quicklyid out the n.
The ce they found was actually a small two-story building, with a clothing store on the lower level and a caf¨¦ upstairs. Having been left open for so long, with many broken ss panels, the ce had suffered significant wear, to the point that even zombies had little interest in wandering in.
However, for a seasoned group of survivors, the condition of their surroundings mattered little. Any ce where they could snatch a bit of sleep was sufficient.
¡°I agree,¡± Yuwen Xuan raised his hand and said. However, he quickly realized, somewhat awkwardly, that no one was paying him any attention-nor had anyone asked for his opinion. Everyone had already silently begun carrying out Ling Mo¡¯s instructions, and in areas where Ling Mo hadn¡¯t provided detailed guidance, they had instinctively made their own adjustments.
¡°Skinny Monkey, stay on top of the psychic probe. You and Gu Shuangshuang take turns keeping an eye on the entrance. Alright, we¡¯re heading down,¡± Ye Kai said coldly before leading his team downstairs.
Xu Shuhan, clutching two books in her hands, followed behind. Her mouth, obscured by her mask, seemed to be muttering something softly, while those familiar earbuds were snugly in her ears again.
¡°Let¡¯s head up too,¡± Li Yalin said cheerfully, sping her hands together and touching her fingertips lightly to her chin.
¡°Yalin, you¡¯re making it way too obvious¡¡± Ling Mo thought to himself, speechless.
Thankfully, the only ones left in the room were Yuwen Xuan and Mu Chen, both of whom had no habit of staring at others. Before Ling Mo could even nod, the three girls each shot him a meaningful nce before making their way to the rooftop.
¡°So, what should we do now?¡± Mu Chen asked as he naturally found a spot by the window and sat down.
¡°Look what I found!¡± Yuwen Xuan eximed, emerging from behind the dpidated bar counter with a grin. ¡°A bottle of red wine!¡±
¡°Are you nning to offer us a dish of ¡®people braised in red wine¡¯? Or perhaps¡ ¡®inebriated humans¡¯?¡± Ling Mo rubbed his temples and asked.
¡°Hahaha, no need to worry.¡± Yuwen Xuan began rummaging for a bottle opener, continuing as he searched, ¡°Did you forget about my superpower? Drinking a little helps me perform even better. But you guys shouldn¡¯t drink-wouldn¡¯t want to leave traces of alcohol and attract zombies, right? Haha.¡±
¡°Wait, that¡¯s how your ability works?!¡±
Ling Mo was momentarily dumbfounded, unable to stop a bizarre mental image from forming in his head¡
A few minutester, Ling Mo found a chair, sat down, and closed his eyes under the pretense of conducting a psychic probe.
In reality, the range of his psychic tentacle barely extended as far as thepany¡¯s entrance. Beyond thaty an ominous, oppressive aura-a darkness so intense that even Ling Mo¡¯s psychic tentacles felt distinctly ufortable just sensing it¡
This might be some kind of psychological suggestion, or perhaps there really is an issue, or maybe it¡¯s the influence of that voice in his mind¡ In any case, there are too many factors that can affect psychic power, and Ling Mo couldn¡¯t bepletely sure about anything. Instead of letting this inexplicable hesitation hold him back, he¡¯d rather control this feeling and dive in to see what¡¯s really going on.
If there were Senior Zombies, wouldn¡¯t that be perfect for Ye Lian and the others to replenish their energy¡@@novelbin@@
¡°Let¡¯s begin.¡±
Ling Mo took a deep breath and thought.
As his psychic tentacles separated from his mind, they extended outward like numerous transparent, life-filled threads, reaching out the window. At this moment, Ye Lian and the three girls, who were waiting on the rooftop, exchanged nces, then simultaneously turned around and stepped back, right off the edge.
The three delicate figures dropped silently downwards,nding quietly on the ground below.
Thisnding spot was behind the building, in a narrow space less than two meters wide.
As soon as they touched down, they pressed themselves into the shadows. If one wasn¡¯t watching closely, it would be impossible to realize they were even there.
Even Gu Shuangshuang, who was sensing outside, and Skinny Monkey, who had his ear to the ground, werepletely oblivious to this urrence¡
Xia Na nced around and then raised her hand in a gesture: ¡°Move!¡±
At the same time, several psychic tentacles had already prated the zombie horde, weaving rapidly like serpents.
¡°A senior one¡ a senior one!¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s eyelids twitched slightly, and his brow furrowed as well.
The more advanced a Zombie Puppet, the harder it was to control, but the stronger the abilities it could unleash.
The stronger the body, the more it could aplish, much like the variation zombies he had previously created using the blood of that Spider Queen¡
Chapter 883: Beep Times Up
The zombies wandering the streets of X City appeared dirty, listless, and seemingly devoid of any vitality. They shuffled aimlessly as if driven by some force, without any goal or motivation.
However, the asional glint of malice in their blood-red eyes and the barely visible ws beneath their ragged sleeves served as a silent reminder to any humans hiding in the shadows of the terror these monsters posed.
Each one of them could instantly transform into a swift predator once they spotted prey, more ferocious and bloodthirsty than wolves. Once they¡¯ve got their sights on an unfortunate target, the victim could experience that these creatures are not just hunting-they are savoring the process. Even if they risk losing limbs or their lives, they would still howl loudly, using everyst bit of energy trying to tear you apart, devour you¡
When they open their mouths, which frighteningly resemble ours, with simr teeth, they unleash an astonishing bite force capable of shattering human bones into pieces. Their ws can easily tear through fragile flesh like steel des, negating any need for weapons.
Humans,pared to these once-simr beings, are truly much weaker.
However, at this very moment, there was a human picking and choosing among these zombies¡
¡°This one¡ although it¡¯s only mutation-level, it seems pretty agile¡ And this one, with its psychic power evolution somewhatcking, its body has nheless evolved quite fully¡ Typical case of all the nutrients going into the limbs. Probably was someone with strong limbs but simple mind before the variation¡ Damn! There¡¯s even one exhibiting a variation here! Alright. I won¡¯t stand on ceremony then¡¡±
After five minutes of this ¡°thought selection¡±, an unusual disturbance began to appear within the group of zombies.
Three zombies in different positions suddenly stopped in their tracks, shook their heads, and then abruptly looked up, all turning their attention in the same direction-Rosen Medical Equipment Sales Company.This slight change in them went unnoticed by their peers until theypletely snapped out of their rigid state and began moving slowly.
¡°Swish!¡±
The feeling of being watched by numerous zombies was definitely not pleasant, especially when it came from three different directions at once!
As a Controller, Ling Mo immediately felt the pressure, as if he was surrounded by more than triple the number of zombies¡
Compared to before, these zombies had clearly undergone quite a transformation in appearance.
Firstly, their skin was paler, with blood vessels more pronounced and visible¡ Probably due to increasingpetition, most zombies appeared ravenous, and many looked at his Zombie Puppets as if they could pounce at any moment. This feeling was akin to being targeted by a pack of savage wild dogs.
Next was the scent¡ These zombies emitted a peculiar smell, a mix of blood and decay. Their clothing, unchanged for ages, had be tattered and, having been washed by various forms of blood and unknown substances, now resembled a butcher¡¯s leather apron.
Overall¡ walking among them was indeed more daunting than before.
However, Ling Mo¡¯s willpower and psychic power had also vastly improved, so this slight difort still fell within a bearable range for him, barely even eliciting much tension¡ It was a rather fascinating sensation, as he was perfectly controlling the three Zombie Puppets. From the moment he established control, Ling Mo was fully engaged¡
In his perception, his spirit was like a huge psychic light cluster, and these three Zombie Puppets were parts of his limbs¡ But the truly critical aspect was Ye Lian and the three girls, representing the heart¡
Every action of the limbs would impact the safety of the heart, one of the most profound thoughts Ling Mo had after immersing himself¡
Therefore, even upon realizing that some zombies were eyeing ¡°him¡± maliciously, Ling Mo managed to maintain his calm, even returning their gaze.
These zombies wouldn¡¯t act impulsively because there was an alpha zombie present¡ But would the alpha zombie just watch these three zombies leave? Ling Mo wasn¡¯t sure. Zombies weren¡¯t purely instinctual animals; they had a moreplex way of thinking and might also have more intricate social rules¡
¡°In times like this, it¡¯s better not to take risks, but observing the alpha zombie now is still beneficial for the future¡¡± Ling Mo was just contemting this when he heard a low growl not far away.
Almost all the zombies immediately turned to look in that direction, with some emitting responsive sounds.
¡°Don¡¯t these monsters resemble a newly formed army? I¡¯ve heard of army ants, but thinking about an army of zombies still makes my skin crawl,¡± Zhang Xincheng said, taking a nce through the window without turning his head.
Ye Kai, leaning against the wall with his eyes closed to rest, responded coldly, ¡°So what? No matter how much they evolve, humanity won¡¯t be easily destroyed.¡±
¡°I¡¯m not worried about the end¡¡±
Before Zhang Xincheng could finish, Skinny Monkey interrupted with a miserable face, ¡°Enough, stop discussing this. I¡¯m the one hearing everything the clearest. Can you understand the pain? It feels like hundreds of zombies are screaming at my ears! Do you understand?!¡± ?¦Á???¨§S?
¡°Skinny Monkey¡¡± Gu Shuangshuang gave him a sympathetic nce and quickly looked upstairs. ¡°I wonder if they heard it¡¡±
¡°It¡¯s him, right?¡± Skinny Monkey asked.
¡°What nonsense are you talking about!¡± Gu Shuangshuang turned red with embarrassment, red at him, and turned her head while hugging her knees¡
Upstairs, Yuwen Xuan and Mu Chen also heard themotion, but their reactions were quite unanimous¡
¡°Noisy¡¡±
¡°These zombies are like people, can¡¯t stay idle when there¡¯s a crowd¡¡±
¡°Ah, I¡¯ll continue drinking, you keep sleeping.¡±
They also noticed Ling Mo, but to them, Ling Mo¡¯s frowning expression looked no different than someone trying to exert themselves¡ Clearly, he was focusing hard¡
¡°This¡¡±
In the psychic realm, Ling Mo was stunned, unable to move.
In fact, all three of Ling Mo¡¯s Zombie Puppets had indeed stopped moving¡ The one causing the group of zombies to respond was most likely the alpha zombie.
Just from its growl, Ling Mo could tell this creature wouldn¡¯t be easy to deal with.
Looking at the mutated Zombie Puppet under his control, he had already begun to form a vague assumption in his mind¡
¡°No matter what, a zombie capable of controlling this entire street must have extraordinarybat abilities. After all, this is amercial district-after the outbreak, the number of zombies left here must¡¯ve been substantial. Yet now¡ it¡¯s highly likely their numbers have been reduced by 99%¡ So, where did that missing 99% go? There¡¯s really only one logical answer-they ended up in the stomachs of the remaining zombies here. And all the essence¡ it very well may have concentrated within this alpha zombie.¡±@@novelbin@@
This analysis was somewhat spective, but upon hearing that growl, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but entertain the thought.
¡°Let¡¯s go see!¡±
Ling Mo, after all, wasn¡¯t a Low-Level Zombie. He quickly snapped out of this brief moment of fear and began skillfully controlling the mutated Zombie Puppet to approach. This Zombie Puppet had unusually broad feet, with a thickyer of calloused padding on the soles. The padding was both soft and dense, resembling two cushions. Thanks to these ¡°meat cushions,¡± this Zombie Puppet could move with extraordinary silence. Its speed and agility were also impressive.
This trait was precisely what made ordinary Senior Zombies so dangerous-and also what made them useful. Every zombie, over time, undergoes some form of evolution, developing unique traits suited to its own needs. For humans unfamiliar with these zombies, even the slightest variation could be fatal.
However, for Ling Mo, at this moment, even this one small trait was invaluable. It allowed his Zombie Puppet to approach the alpha zombie that would asionally let out ear-piercing howls¡
Under Ling Mo¡¯s careful control, the Zombie Puppet quickly maneuvered through the zombie crowd. Through a gap between them, he caught sight of an off-road vehicle.
Perched on top of the vehicle sat a zombie. From the vantage point of the mutated Zombie Puppet, Ling Mo could just make out its side profile¡
¡°You¡¯ve got to be kidding me¡¡±
After staring for a full two seconds, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t hold back a low growl in his mind.
Although he had mentally prepared himself, this one¡ this one had evolved to an absolutely extreme degree!
Compared to its massive body, its head was so small it was practically negligible!
Just looking at one of its arms, Ling Mo had no doubt it could crush that off-road vehicle with a single swing.
And this colossal humanoid monster was actually sitting with its legs dangling off the roof of the car, swaying leisurely as if it didn¡¯t have a care in the world!
As for its bizarre howling¡ one nce at the size of its head made it clear there was no need to overanalyze it¡
¡°A brainless Flesh Monster thatpletely operates on instinct, huh¡¡± Ling Mo thought, his head throbbing slightly.
Dealing with a creature that relied solely on brute strength was no easy task-in-the-moment traps likely wouldn¡¯t inflict much damage, and there was a high chance it would just disregard them entirely. A humanoid tank that only knew to charge straight ahead left you with few options-most of which involved confronting it head-on.
¡°Roar!¡±
The Flesh Monster tilted its head back and let loose another deafening howl. But this time, as its roar faded, it suddenly leapt off the off-road vehicle. With a thunderous ¡°boom,¡± itnded heavily on the ground.
¡°Aw,e on! What kind of rotten luck is this?!¡± Ling Mo froze for a moment, stunned. Why on earth did it have to move right now, of all times?!
Could it be¡ because the weather had gone from sunny to cloudy?
Looking up at the suddenly darkened sky, Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but let his bitter imagination run wild: ¡°Maybe it¡¯s just his¡ bathroom break time¡¡±
Of course, zombies didn¡¯t actually defecate, thanks to their superhuman digestive and absorption abilities¡
Chapter 884: Alert: Trouble Ahead
¡°Boom! Boom!¡±
The Flesh Monster moved. From the moment it suddenly stepped forward, Ling Mo keenly sensed the tremorsing from the ground.
¡°You¡¯ve got to be kidding me, from this far away!¡± Ling Mo muttered, feeling frustrated.
Fortunately, the Flesh Monster wasn¡¯t heading towards him; instead, it was¡
¡°Why is it going to Rosen Medical Equipment Sales Company?¡±
This oue wasn¡¯t much better since that was also the destination for Ling Mo and his group¡
The Zombie Puppets didn¡¯t really matter, but Ling Mo certainly didn¡¯t want Ye Lian and the three girls to have a face-off with this Flesh Monster.
It was obvious that if a fight broke out, it wouldn¡¯t be quiet¡
While Ling Mo was having a headache, the Flesh Monster had already reached thepany¡¯s entrance.It paused slightly at the door, then let out a roar and charged into the building.
Whether it was its intimidating presence or its speed, from the moment it entered the doorway until it got into the building, Ling Mo didn¡¯t see a single zombie jump out.
Seeing it disappear into the dark lobby entrance, Ling Mo had no choice but to make a reluctant decision.
There wasn¡¯t time for careful consideration; once the alpha zombie left, the surrounding zombies became even more restless. If looks could consume energy, Ling Mo¡¯s Zombie Puppets would have been digested many times over by now¡
Ling Mo didn¡¯t want to waste time fighting these creatures, so before the situation worsened, he quickly controlled his Zombie Puppets to follow the alpha zombie inside.
¡°Judging by this density, detouring is indeed not an option¡¡± Along the way, Ling Mo observed once more, even considering the surrounding Alleys. To his dismay, even those inconspicuous corners had a pair or more red eyes watching him.
However, the closer he got to the Rosen Company, the fewer zombies there were, and their levels correspondingly increased.
Low-Level Zombies seemed reluctant to approach this area. Whether it was due to the Rosen Company¡¯s aura or simply the presence of these Senior Zombies¡ the Zombie Puppets controlled by Ling Mo were rtively well-evolved, so their approach didn¡¯t draw much attention from the Senior Zombies.
Yet, being watched was inevitable, and Ling Mo vaguely felt that the closer he got to the Rosen Company, the more intense these zombies¡¯ stares became¡
¡°I don¡¯t get it¡¡±
Ling Mo sighed inwardly; how could he know what these creatures were thinking¡
However, when he stood at the entrance of the Rosen Company, he began to understand.
This ce¡ was really strange.
On the street fifty meters away, although it was also quiet, there was still a sense of life.
But here¡ the decayed door, the empty security booth, the Parking Lot filled with various cars, and the main building facing the entrance¡ everything exuded a sense of deathly silence, as if no one had ever set foot here. Even the alpha zombie that ran inside seemed to have been swallowed, with no sounding out. ?¨¢?£Ï§£¨§??
¡°No¡ based on its actions, this could likely be a habitual routine. Its looking up at the sky might be to check the time, or it¡¯s due to the weather. At certain times or under specific conditions, it would enter this building¡ but what does that mean?¡± Ling Mo pondered with a frown.@@novelbin@@
The worst part was that his ¡°zombie¡± senses were almost rendered useless here, meaning thispany was aplete blind spot for him.
¡°Since there are so many anomalies, it suggests that even if this isn¡¯t some nest, there¡¯s definitely something strange here¡ Sigh, that¡¯s not good news¡¡± Ling Mo sighed again.
¡°How¡¯s the progress, human?¡± ck Silk¡¯s voice suddenly echoed in his mind.
¡°I¡¯m just about to go in,¡± Ling Mo replied irritably.
ck Silk chuckled and said, ¡°You¡¯ve dealt with zombies enough, no need to be too tense.¡±
¡°First, I¡¯m not tense. Second, I¡¯m just being more responsible¡ Why am I exining to you?¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°Say it again¡¡±
¡°Catch youter.¡±
Ling Mo decisively shielded it¡ Practically, this meantpletely shifting his focus to the Zombie Puppets, thus ignoring ck Silk¡¯s presence¡ He was quite adept at this trick, and seemed to be getting better with it¡
A signal of urging also came from Ye Lian and the three girls, prompting Ling Mo to no longer dy. He controlled the Zombie Puppets to step inside the entrance.
As he crossed the parking barrier, Ling Mo suddenly felt a chill.
It was as if something¡ was watching him pass through¡
¡°Thought this thing was long out of order.¡± ncing at the ceiling-mounted camera, Ling Mo thought to himself.
This camera was no longer operational, yet the ce still seemed under surveince. The strange part was, his Zombie Puppets weren¡¯t sensing anything¡ indicating that the observer was possibly using some kind of psychic power to spy¡
¡°Psychic power¡ If it truly is of the psychic power type, that would be preferable¡¡±
Unlike the alpha zombie that charged in directly, Ling Mo, as the pathfinder, noticeably slowed his pace, observing more meticulously.
The three Zombie Puppets progressed at different speeds and slightly diverged in their paths.
Two of them scouted ahead on the left and right, while thest one watched their rear and surroundings.
Passing the door of the security booth, this one peered inside.
But aside from a damp floor and sttered dark brown blood stains, there was nothing unusual inside.
¡°Is it really psychic power?¡± Ling Mo pondered.
However, he was looking for more than just that; there were other subtle details he wanted to catch¡
¡°It seems no creatures have entered here.¡± Ling Mo controlled the Zombie Puppet to gently push open the swaying security door and looked down.
¡°Wait a minute¡¡±
He suddenly sniffed the air, crouched down, and dug at a crevice with his fingers.
Dark brown powder, a faint bloody scent¡ Judging by the smell, it hadn¡¯t been long¡
¡°In other words, at least two months ago, there were still Zombie activities here.¡±
¡°Why did you stop?¡± ck Silk¡¯s voice emerged again.
Ling Mo was at a loss for words. He had just lifted the shield, and ck Silk¡¯s tendency to chatter was truly beyond ordinary understanding.
¡°I¡¯m just observing some locations worth noting based on the zombies¡¯ activity patterns,¡± Ling Mo said.
¡°What do you mean?¡± ck Silk asked curiously, then added, ¡°Shiran was asking.¡±
¡°Don¡¯t zombies tend to go into buildings and favor dark ces? Doesn¡¯t she know that?¡± Ling Mo nced around the vicinity and continued, ¡°If I can find some traces of battles here, or a strong scent of the virus, that could at least indicate something¡ but what I¡¯ve found so far isn¡¯t good news.¡±
¡°Tell me more,¡± ck Silk said with growing interest.
¡°The scent of this blood is at least two months old, which means this ce has been cleared for a long time. In all this time, no zombies have moved here, nor darede near, except for the alpha zombie. This suggests that something really bad might be inside,¡± Ling Mo exined.
¡°I see¡¡±
¡°As a mutation creature, don¡¯t you have any opinions? What about Yu Shiran?¡± Ling Mo asked in return.
ck Silk thought for a moment and said, ¡°Whether it¡¯s a mutation beast or some other mutation creature, I don¡¯t know¡ but you know that mutation creatures and zombies hunt each other unless one party stays hidden for a long time¡ Haven¡¯t you encountered a situation like that before? As for zombies¡ Even if they¡¯re of the same evolution level, they don¡¯t necessarily have the same habits, at most simr ones. But Leader-Level Zombies wouldn¡¯t do this, and Dominant Level ones wouldn¡¯t stay here long term either. This is X City, why waste time not scavenging for food everywhere?¡±
¡°That makes sense¡¡± Ling Mo nodded.
Then he frowned, ¡°So, does this mean there might be a variation zombie inside?¡±
¡°Can¡¯t say for sure,¡± ck Silk replied uncertainly. ¡°If it is, then good luck to you.¡±
By now, two minutes had passed since the alpha zombie entered the building. Judging by its speed, Ling Mo estimated it had likely reached the depths of the structure. At this point, the chances of running directly into it should be much smaller if he entered now¡
¡°Don¡¯t show up again; it¡¯s a critical moment now,¡± Ling Mo warned.
The two Zombie Puppets leading the way had already entered the Parking Lot, weaving through the rtively spaciousne. The scene gave off a significant sense of tension. Aside from the obstructive vehicles, the flowerbeds and green belts looked just as perilous. Overgrown weeds had firmly anchored the abandoned cars in ce while nearly sealing the gaps between them entirely.
Rustle, rustle¡
A faint sound constantly emerged from those gaps, making Ling Mo feel increasingly as though he was being watched by something¡ But storming in recklessly and rming whatever was there didn¡¯t seem like the best course of action either¡
Just as this thought crossed his mind, Ling Mo abruptly stopped in his tracks.
Something¡ was near!
He slowly turned his head toward the ominous tangle of overgrown weeds.
For a fleeting moment, he could clearly see a pair of blood-red eyes ring coldly at him from within the dense greenery. Filled with hostility and an eerie chill, they stared straight at him. But when he turned to face that spot, there was nothing there anymore.
¡°Let¡¯s get into the building first.¡±
Ling Mo ultimately decided against investigating further. To y it safe, he left the weakest of the Zombie Puppets just outside the building. The other two were positioned for specific tasks, one entering through the front doors and the other circling around the building¡¯s perimeter.
The Zombie Puppet that entered through the main door felt an overwhelming sense of dread as soon as it stepped into the lobby. Meanwhile, the one that had just reached the back of the building stumbled upon a surprising discovery¡
Chapter 885: The Gourmets Combat Power
Behind the Rosen Company¡¯s building lies an empty piece ofnd, and further back is a wall and a green belt. On both sides, there is also a row of houses, which, judging from the open doors, are almostpletely empty.
Therefore, Ling Mo focused his attention entirely on finding the back door of the building. Letting two Zombie Puppets in through the same ce was obviously not wise¡ and indeed, his assumption turned out to be correct¡
As soon as the Zombie Puppets reached the back of the building, Ling Mo immediately noticed an Iron Door and two levels of steps. More importantly, the door was open!
But before he got closer, the Zombie Puppets had already made a new discovery¡ there seemed to be something in the building¡¯s drainage ditch¡
Ling Mo carefully controlled the Zombie Puppets to walk over and looked down into the ditch.
In the dark, murky water floated some leaves and debris blown in from who knows where, and it emitted a very strange foul smell, pungent enough to make one feel nauseated when getting closer.
While it didn¡¯t affect the Zombie Puppets, Ling Mo¡¯s own body couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit queasy.
¡°Could this be the source of the olfactory interference?¡± Ling Mo thought as he covered his nose and looked inside.
As he got closer to the water¡¯s surface, a shadow seemed to appear in the water.¡°I still need to investigate clearly¡¡±
Ling Mo nced back, stepped out a few paces to break a tree branch, and then returned to the side of the ditch.
This scene was actually quite odd¡ a fearsome zombie earnestly holding a twig and carefully reaching it into the water¡ To avoid identally breaking the branch, Ling Mo used only two fingers, doubling the oddity instantly¡
The branch was barely five centimeters into the water when Ling Mo felt he had nudged something. Applying a little force¡
¡°Ssh.¡±
With a soft sound, something immediately floated up from the bottom of the water.
¡°Whoa!¡±
Ling Mo almost dropped the branch in shock, stepping back involuntarily.
A corpse¡ There was a corpse soaking in the water!
If it were just a corpse, it would be one thing, but the state of this corpse was exceptionally gruesome.
His face was pockmarked with bite wounds, which had swollen and turned pale in the water, and a considerable amount of ck water was flowing out of his decayed eye sockets. His lips were long gone, and his body below the neck seemed riddled with holes¡
Ling Mo thought for a moment, then resolutely thrust the branch deeper, decisively probing to the bottom.
¡°Alright¡¡±
Inside here, there was indeed more than one corpse¡
Moreover, judging by the depth of the drain, these bodies were dismembered before being thrown in here.
¡°Who turned this ce into a Trash Can¡¡±
These corpses resembled food scraps in their fate. Based on the wounds, Ling Mo felt the resident here must be a picky eater, something like ¨C ¡°If I evolve, I¡¯ll kill two Low-Level Zombies each meal, eat one, and discard the other, but not before taking a bite¡¡±
During his observation, Ling Mo failed to notice another matter¡
The half-open Iron Door began to silently shift, gradually widening¡
¡°Not good news either¡¡± Ling Mo sighed, tossed the branch aside, and stood up.
Yet, just as the branch hit the water, creating ripples, his eyes caught a fleeting reflection¡ And this turned out to be thest scene observed by the Zombie Puppet¡ ????¦¯§£§§??
¡°Damn!¡±
Ling Mo broke out in a cold sweat instantly.
Despite his quick reflexes, his temple experienced a sudden throbbing pain.
Fortunately, his psychic power was expended yet again, averting another ¡°death experience.¡±
Ling Mo didn¡¯t want to die, not even to experience it vicariously¡ He had far too many responsibilities to bear.
After several seconds, the only thing he could think of was ¨C
¡°Damn!¡±@@novelbin@@
His Zombie Puppet was wiped out just like that!
Or even if it wasn¡¯tpletely wiped out, it was undoubtedly on the brink of expiring!
How had the opponent gotten so close? He was constantly on guard!
The fact that this happened could only mean one thing¡ The opponent was much stronger than his Zombie Puppet, so much so that he didn¡¯t even know how he died! Ling Mo prided himself on his high level of vignce; even if his senses weren¡¯t as keen as a Senior Zombie¡¯s, they were surely far beyond his current level of evolution. Yet, even so, he was taken down without any awareness or ability to resist.
If he hadn¡¯t been facing the drainage ditch, he might not have even seen that shadow¡
¡°This is way too dangerous!¡± Ling Mo was left speechless.
Although he had a bad feeling before taking action, it all happened too quickly!
¡°Xia Na!¡±
The first thing Ling Mo did after snapping back to reality was shift his focus to Ye Lian and the three girls.
With a change in perspective, Ling Mo saw the building from a different angle, and it was from a rather high position¡
They were on the rooftop!
Realizing this, Ling Mo immediately looked back toward the drainage ditch.
Only about ten seconds had passed, so maybe he could see what kind of creature had attacked¡
However, the result was still¡
¡°Damn!¡±
It was gone! No sign of the ambusher, and even his Zombie Puppet was missing!
The back of the building returned to that eerie calm, and there seemed to be no bloodstains on the ground.
From here, he could also see a corner of the Iron Door, indicating it was still open.
But at this moment, to Ling Mo, it looked like a gaping maw ready to swallow him whole¡
¡°Should I give it another try?¡± Ling Mo thought for a moment and then made a decisive decision.
While he wasn¡¯t significantly affected, he had been ambushed!
To suffer such a loss and just let it go wasn¡¯t Ling Mo¡¯s style!
Moreover, the more dangerous it was, the more necessary it was to investigate thoroughly; otherwise, how would he collect suppliester?
From a different perspective, this situation could actually be seen as a good thing¡ At least this way, the interior might not be too severely damaged. The chances of the equipment being intact and operational could continuously increase¡
The Master Ball perched atop the guard room shifted slightly. A psychic tentacle extended from it as a ry station, reaching out to the distant Zombies¡ A minuteter, another Zombie appeared at the back of the building.
This time, it walked directly through the Iron Door¡
The Master Ball remained stationary, as it felt a strong aversion to the building, and Ling Mo was cautious not to let it venture in recklessly. For humans, capturing a Master Ball is difficult, but for Zombies, it can be easily snatched up¡
In essence, the Master Ball was more of a food scavenger¡
¡°Ye Lian, you all wait a moment¡¡± Ling Mo instructed.
¡°Why do we have to wait¡¡± Yalin squatted weakly on the ground, hugging her knees and pouting, ¡°I really want to!¡±
Meanwhile, Xia Na kept her eyes fixed on the building, her eyes shing with ck and red hues¡
¡°Yalin, don¡¯t say things that can be misunderstood¡¡±
¡°Let¡¯s wait¡¡± Ye Lian, holding her gun, blinked her big eyes and said.
She then looked toward the building with a touch of concern in her voice, ¡°I wonder¡ what¡¯s happening in there¡¡±
Inside the two-story building, Yuwen Xuan, who asionally nced back, gave Ling Mo an extra look.
A peculiar expression shed across his usually manic face, followed by a soft sigh¡
¡°What is it?¡± Mu Chen asked keenly.
Yuwen Xuan quickly averted his gaze and grinned, ¡°Haha, it¡¯s nothing! How about a card game?¡±
¡°Your thoughts jump around so much¡¡± Mu Chen wanted to press further, but Yuwen Xuan¡¯s sudden topic shift caught him off guard.
¡°Well, we are just passing the time after all¡¡±
¡°Keep a good watch, can¡¯t you see Ling Mo is working seriously¡¡±
¡°Ahaha¡¡±
¡¡±Creak¡¡±
As Ling Mo slowly closed the Iron Door, the faint noise quickly faded away.
Standing in the narrow passage, even the slightest sound was significantly amplified, making Ling Mo¡¯s heart race with anxiety for a while¡
His other Zombie Puppet hadpletely entered the hall and was moving slowly along the wall¡¯s edge. Judging by the distance sensed through the psychic link¡ the distance between the two Zombie Puppets was over thirty meters. However, that¡¯s just the straight-line distance, and they¡¯d need to take quite a detour to meet up.
¡°Traces¡¡±
After closing the door, Ling Mo¡¯s field of vision turned entirely blood-red.
He squatted down and closely examined the ground, quickly finding an inconspicuous trail¡ drag marks, indicating that his Zombie Puppet was likely dragged along this trace. But this didn¡¯t mean the current Zombie Puppet was safe; in such a narrow Corridor, the opponent could easily take him out even without an ambush¡
However, if there was an opportunity for a frontal confrontation, Ling Mo would actually look forward to it. At least it would let him gain some understanding of his opponent, rather than beingpletely in the dark as he was now.
As for the lost Zombie Puppet¡ one Zombie Puppet was gone, but he still had hundreds of others waiting outside¡
¡°Come on, I can afford to die,¡± Ling Mo thought boldly.
But this thought quickly drew an inexplicable voice in his mind: ¡°Come, hurry¡¡±
¡°Damn it! Why add to the confusion now!¡± Ling Mo said angrily.
That pesky ck Widow¡
¡°Once I¡¯m done with the Base, we¡¯ll see how I handle you! But wait¡ it¡¯s probably you handling me¡¡± Ling Mo sighed at this point¡ Zombies really were getting trickier to deal with! This method of nting a positioning system in advance anding to capture prey when the time was right was advanced enough to make one weep!
And here he had just experienced a baffling ambush¡
¡°Do they really think humans are weaklings? Afraid of you? Seriously¡¡±
Ling Mo nced forward, then decisively followed the trace ahead.
In the pitch-ck Corridor, his figure quickly vanished into the shadows¡
Chapter 886: Corpse Party
Shortly after Ling Mo entered¡
¡°What should we do?¡± Li Yalin asked, gazing at the Rosen Company building from a nearby Rooftop.
Xia Na and Ye Lian exchanged a nce, then tapped their lips thoughtfully. ¡°Let¡¯s wait.¡±
¡°But¡ I have a feeling,¡± Li Yalin said, staring intently at the building, her expression somewhat puzzled. ¡°I keep feeling like we¡¯re going to encounter something there. It¡¯s really strange¡¡±
¡°It is quite strange¡¡± Xia Na nodded thoughtfully, a peculiar glint shing in her eyes.
Li Yalin¡¯s reaction was purely due to an instinct¡ among the three of them, only Li Yalin experienced this. Zombies never rely on intuition, their conclusions always stem from their sensory perceptions. In this sense, mutation beasts and Zombies are quite different¡
¡°Too bad our judgment system is out of order.¡± Xia Na couldn¡¯t help but touch her nose. Her hearing and sense of smell couldn¡¯t ¡°scan¡± any data from Rosen Company, yet Li Yalin was having this intuition¡
¡°I¡¯ll¡ I¡¯ll take a look from another ce,¡± Ye Lian suddenly suggested. Seeing Xia Na and Li Yalin turn to look at her, she waved her hands awkwardly and stammered, ¡°I just¡ it feels¡ odd¡¡± She held her chest, ¡°Ling-Ge went in alone¡ I¡ I feel ufortable.¡±
¡°Right¡¡± Xia Na considered for a moment and said, ¡°Maybe his emotions are affecting us too. Anyway, although it¡¯s not really him in there, if Ling-Ge¡¯s actions provoke anything, there¡¯s no guarantee it won¡¯te after us. We can¡¯t just sit here and wait for Ling-Ge¡¯s n. He¡¯s already multitasking. There¡¯s no need for him to worry about us; it¡¯ll just distract him. I think¡¡± Xia Na blinked and suddenly shifted into her Nana mode, her tone bing more serious, ¡°He¡¯s shouldering too much on his own and has forgotten who we are.¡±¡°Uh¡¡± Ye Lian and the others looked at each other in dismay.
Xia Na sighed and said, ¡°We¡¯re Zombies!¡±
¡°Right¡¡± Li Yalin nodded in sudden realization.
¡°Do you really understand?¡±
¡°No,¡± Li Yalin replied candidly.
Xia Na blinked again, and her pupils instantly turned a dazzling shade of blood red. Her entire demeanor shifted, exuding an aura of extreme danger, as if she were a Fierce Beast baring its fangs and ws.
¡°Understand now? We¡¯re natural-born killers. There are things we can handle ourselves. So Ye Lian, if you want to go, then go. Yalin and I will also act separately.¡±
¡°But¡¡± Ye Lian was still a bit confused.
¡°Don¡¯t worry, acting separately is one thing, but safety is still the priority. I just don¡¯t want to always be the backup. Sitting on the sidelines every time. It¡¯s understandable when dealing with humans, but this time it¡¯s with Zombies¡ this is our field of expertise.¡± Xia Na flicked her long hair and shed her characteristic eerie smile.
After she finished speaking, the Three Girls exchanged a nce and then turned to head towards the stairs¡
Meanwhile, inside the Rosen Company building.
Ling Mo followed the faint drag marks into another, even darker Corridor. The doors on either side were open, and the cold walls were stained with blood. In some areas, fragments of corpses were still visible. Judging by their appearance, these corpses had been here for quite some time, possibly left during a period after the Cataclysm¡
The Corridor remained silent, and no sounds could be heard ahead. Yet, the oppressive feeling gradually became clearer, making Ling Mo feel as though something was watching him in the darkness.
However, he had already determined that this was an influence of psychic power, so under the current circumstances, he didn¡¯t feel too panicked. Instead, he maintained his current pace with remarkable calmness, trying to avoid premature contact with the Ambusher. As for any developments on Ye Lian¡¯s side, he was stillpletely unaware.
Identifying the danger as quickly as possible, then letting them in¡ that was Ling Mo¡¯s n at the moment.
After several seconds, Ling Mo had reached the end of the Corridor, and his footsteps came to a halt once more.
Ahead, there was an open security door leading to an even darker space beyond. Judging by the ¡°exit¡± sign above, this was likely the emergency staircase¡
The thought of the Ambusher dragging a corpse upstairs left Ling Mo somewhat speechless. This one really was meticulous, showing an impably careful attitude towards food. However, this action of storing food actually indicated a somewhat positive sign-the Ambusher wasn¡¯t hungry, just not very weing to intruders¡
¡°Well¡ at least I won¡¯t have to experience the feeling of having my insides removed,¡± Ling Mo thought to himself, taking a deep breath.
As he slipped through the door crack, a rush of cold air immediately hit his face.
¡°Whoosh¡¡±
Zombies don¡¯t experience ¡°cold¡± or get goosebumps¡ but Ling Mo couldn¡¯t help but shiver slightly and instinctively opened his mouth.
The cold was one thing¡ more important was what he saw on the staircase.
¡°I think I should take back what I said¡¡±
Ling Mo was referring to the words ¡°meticulously careful.¡± After stepping into the stairwell, he realized how wrong he had been.
If the outside drainage ditch was a Trash Can, then this was likely the dining area for the resident¡ bloodstains nearlypletely covered the walls, suspicious fragmentsy everywhere, and bones were scattered all around. A nauseating stench filled the space and extended up the staircase. ?????¦¯£Â§§s
¡°This is incredibly sloppy¡¡± Ling Mo remarked, then cautiously approached the stairs, looking for a ce to step.
Fortunately, despite the mess, it was rtively safe¡ no figures were in sight, and the drag marks led upward. If someone was watching him from here, he would notice it immediately¡
¡°Who¡¯s there?!¡±
No sooner had he thought that did he sense a gaze.
This prompted him to immediately look upwards, and through the gaps in the stairwell, he vaguely caught sight of a figure on the upper floor¡ it was fleeting, but the impression it left was unmistakable!
¡°This is so bizarre¡¡±
Ling Mo stood cautiously in ce, continuing to look upward.
Just then, a face suddenly appeared above him!
Through the narrow gap, Ling Mo was unexpectedly face-to-face with the figure.
Though they were separated by about two floors, Ling Mo was still startled. However, he resisted the impulse to immediately dodge and instead stared intently at the figure¡
Being spotted at this point, any attempt to evade would be meaningless.
Utilizing the Zombies¡¯ excellent vision, Ling Mo clearly saw his counterpart.
To his surprise, it was a child¡
Dressed in tattered clothes, the child appeared to be merely six or seven years old. As Ling Mo observed him, the child, crouching and gripping the railing, peered down at Ling Mo through the gap. When Ling Mo¡¯s gaze met the child¡¯s red eyes, the pale-faced child with somewhat long Hair immediately stood up and turned to run away.
¡°Wait!¡±
Ling Mo, bewildered, hastened his pace to follow.
Judging by the eyes, this little Zombie was at most an Advanced Zombie, so why was he here?
With his abilities, he couldn¡¯t possibly be the Ambusher who had taken him down!
Could it be that Ling Mo was really taken down by a child? Wait¡ now that¡¯s truly unsettling!
But if he wasn¡¯t the Ambusher¡ the key issue here is that this little Zombie appeared to have Intelligence.
At the moment their eyes met, Ling Mo distinctly saw the young boy wave at him¡
Both inside and outside this building, there was an unsettling vibe, and this scene was the most peculiar yet.
From Ling Mo¡¯s perspective, the young boy didn¡¯t seem capable of silently discovering him, nor could he be the one watching him¡ Was he sent by whoever was monitoring Ling Mo? What was going on?
Secondster, Ling Mo arrived at the spot where the zombie boy had just been. As he exited the stairwell and nced down the Corridor, he caught sight of the boy¡¯s silhouette disappearing quickly around a doorway.
¡°Still running¡¡±
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Unexpectedly, there was a noise emerging from within the room¡
¡°Thud! Thud!¡±
The dull sound echoed at a steady rhythm, making Ling Mo frown. This sound¡ it seemed oddly familiar¡
He slowly edged closer to the door gap, then slipped inside.
It was a suite, quite spacious, but the floor and walls were covered in a dark brown hue, creating a suffocating atmosphere. The windows were stered with blood, allowing almost no light from outside to prate. Most disturbing of all were the scattered bones everywhere, yet the silhouette of the zombie boy was nowhere to be seen¡
Ling Mo cautiously approached the door to the Inner Room, which was also ajar, and the sound was emanating from within.
However, as Ling Mo got closer, he suddenly gasped¡
¡°This ce is¡¡±
Numerous corpses hung from the Ceiling, and there was a strange figure with its back to him¡
The moment Ling Mo saw this figure, a chilling sensation crept over him. He could almost immediately confirm that this was the Ambusher, and the corpse he was currently handling was precisely the Zombie Puppet Ling Mo had previously controlled¡
¡°Thud!¡±
He ced the corpse on a medical gurney, and with each swing of his Arm, blood sttered everywhere¡ The tool of choice wasn¡¯t a de, but rather his Arm that had lost its hand¡
Chapter 888: The Terrifying Infant Room
Chapter 888: The Terrifying Infant Room
¡°How considerate¡¡±
As the butcher headed towards the Outer Room, Ling Mo immediately returned to the corpse and reached for the suture Barbed Wire¡
¡°Rip¡¡±
The sound of the wound slowly tearing open was somewhat jarring in the silence, apanied by the rustling and deforming noise of the Barbed Wire. Ling Mo nced towards the doorway and saw that the butcher had already vanished, while faint sounds of him moving something came from the Outer Room.
Ling Mo recalled the things he had seen in the Outer Room, but still couldn¡¯t figure out what the butcher was doing. However, that was not the main issue at the moment¡ The little boy had yet to appear, leaving Ling Mo unsure whether he¡¯d left or was hidden in some dark corner watching him.
¡°Whatever.¡±
Ling Mo suddenly exerted more force and yanked the Barbed Wire open. But to his surprise, there was no blood oozing out¡ even the exposed flesh seemed pale as if the blood had already drained.
He hesitated for a moment before inserting the Barbed Wire into the wound. Although, technically speaking, it wasn¡¯t his own hand, the thought of reaching in while empathizing with the feeling tested his tolerance¡ About this, though, Ling Mo found a reasonable excuse for himself: who knew if there was something inside that would bite?
After a chaotic probing with the Barbed Wire, the corpse¡¯s abdomen visibly bulged, then quivered twice. Upholding the principle of ¡°whatever it is, kill it first and talkter,¡± Ling Mo relentlessly continued for a while. During this process, the abdominal cavity of the corpse kept writhing. Several times, Ling Mo even felt as though something was trying to crawl out of the wound. But each time he noticed this sign, he would immediately increase the frequency of tugging the Barbed Wire. Meanwhile, he silently thought, ¡°I¡¯m doing this to relieve you, just bear with it¡¡±When he finally pulled the Barbed Wire out, it was stained with some blood and covered with ayer of almost pale yellow, translucent mucus. The mucus emitted a slight scent of the virus, but upon thinking it might be mixed with other things, Ling Mo immediately kept it away from the Zombie Puppet¡¯s nose.
¡°Alright, let¡¯s see¡¡±
Using the floor to bend the end of the Barbed Wire into a hook shape, Ling Mo once again inserted it into the gaping wound.
He made a few tentative pulls based on intuition and then yanked it out swiftly.
¡°Whack!¡±
As a mass of bloody flesh flew toward him, Ling Mo quickly caught it in his hand.
¡°Oh my¡¡±
Despite being somewhat mentally prepared, the appearance of this thing still startled Ling Mo.
First was the soft and squishy texture¡ Ignoring the slimy blood and unidentified Liquid on the outside, it felt like squeezing a water-filled balloon. However, unlike a balloon, it wasn¡¯t so easy to burst due to its surprisingly resilient skin, smooth like rubber, though not as strong as an adult zombie¡¯s.
Then there was its appearance. Four limp appendages hung by its sides, with a protruding spherical object on top. Upon closer inspection, there was a mouth, which Ling Mo pried open with the Barbed Wire. To his surprise, the mouth could expand to an exaggerated size, filled with tiny teeth resembling barbs. Among these teeth, he discovered a straw-like hole, likely used for sucking out the corpse¡¯s organs and blood when it was alive. The reason he mentioned organs was because he also discovered a small fragment¡ It was clear that this little Creature was quite aggressive, yet ironically, its body was very fragile; otherwise, a single Barbed Wire wouldn¡¯t have subdued it.
No matter how he looked at it, this was like an Infant, or perhaps still in a gestation stage¡ These corpses practically served as gestation pods for these humanoid Creatures. They provided some level of concealment and protection for the infant, as well as the nutrients required in its early development phase.
¡°Well, turns out I¡¯ve stumbled into a Monster infant room¡¡± Ling Mo sighed, holding the Infant.
However, as Ling Mo was observing, he didn¡¯t notice that just under two meters away, the abdomen of a hanging girl corpse was silently pulsating, and her limbs were gradually starting to twitch¡
¡°What to do now?¡± Ling Mo thought, frowning.
The best solution would be to burn the ce down, but the butcher was still outside¡
Extracting all these Infants one by one? Not realistic¡
¡°Better deal with that butcher first,¡± Ling Mo decided. Although that guy would be tough to handle, it was worth trying to find an opportunity¡ However, after taking just two steps, he suddenly paused.
¡°No way¡¡±
The Zombie Puppet¡¯s face remained expressionless; otherwise, it would certainly have shown a ¡°what the hell¡± expression¡ Ling Mo¡¯s body stiffened entirely, not even blinking as he slowly turned his gaze to the side, looking at his own shoulder¡
There was a pale, slender hand resting on his shoulder, along with a foot that clearly belonged to a female, touching his thigh¡ Such an awkward position could only be achieved if the person behind him was hanging in the air, bending her waist with effort¡
A thin thread of wind brushing against Ling Mo¡¯s cheek confirmed this, and to make matters worse, he vaguely heard a strange sound. It was somewhat muffled, like somethinging from a confined space.
Hiss¡
¡°Damn¡¡±
Almost immediately as Ling Mo mentally uttered this, the hand swiped toward his neck in a bizarre manner. However, at the same moment, Ling Mo had already turned and grabbed the wrist, yanking her down forcefully. The girl-or more precisely, the animated gestation pod-immediately spread her limbs to embrace Ling Mo, her abdomen and chest clinging to him like a Sucker, giving Ling Mo an intensely terrifying feeling.
Her wound¡ was opening!
¡°What the heck is this?!¡±
This time, Ling Mo was genuinely frightened; this thing was clearly intent on feeding!
Luckily,pared to that butcher, this gestation pod was weak. Once he calmed down, Ling Mo firmly mmed her onto the ground, repeatedly lifting his waist and then forcefully pressing down again¡ A sharp hissing sound continued to emanate from the inside of the girl, which was probably the Infant¡¯s cries¡
It wasn¡¯t until the girl released her grip that Ling Mo realized that his actions might have been a bit ungraceful¡ ¡°Sorry, you had my hands trapped, and my legs wrapped¡ I really had no choice. Please understand.¡±
Struggling to his feet, Ling Mo looked down at his abdomen.
His dirty clothes were already torn, and there was a head protruding from the girl¡¯s wound¡ This squashed Infant was noticeablyrger than the previous one, with its mouth split to its cheeks and tworge ck holes on its head that seemed to be nostrils.
Hiss¡
Before Ling Mo could even catch his breath, he heard more muffled thuds.
The corpses hanging around him began to sway, their abdomens writhing. The nearest ones were even on the verge of bursting, with monstrous faces beneath their skin, mouths agape¡
¡°You¡¯ve got to be kidding me¡¡± Ling Mo immediately realized that there must be some kind of connection between these Infants!
The death of one Infant would trigger a reaction in the others, awakening them from their gestation pods.
¡°Crack!¡±
A corpse fell and struggled on the ground nearby, twisting for a moment before awkwardly lifting its neck and propping its upper body up with inverted palms. It then turned toward Ling Mo¡
¡°Crack! Crack!¡±
More corpses continued to fall, and from the Outer Room came a loud bang, followed by the sound of something being thrown down.
¡°I¡¯ve been set up¡¡±
That zombie boy lured him here, clearly to cause this oue¡ But why did he want Ling Mo to awaken these little monsters?
There was no time to think, as more gestation pods were dropping, and the butcher was heading for the Inner Room¡
At the moment the door was crashed open, Ling Mo immediately turned and dashed toward the depths of the room.
The little zombie still hadn¡¯t appeared, so there must be another exit!
After maneuvering around several gestation pods, Ling Mo finally spotted a slightly ajar door ahead. Behind him, along with the increasingly loud hissing, came a furious roar: ¡°Roar!¡±
¡°Not good.¡±
Ling Mo yanked the door open and quickly slipped through, mming it shut behind him.
As he closed the door, an arm without a hand reached out. Although Ling Mo felt a sudden jolt in his heart, his hand didn¡¯t hesitate, and he applied even more force aggressively.
¡°Bang!¡±
¡°Roar!!¡±
An even angrier roar erupted, and Ling Mo tightly gripped the doorknob, watching the blood seep through the crack.
¡°This is just interest,¡± he thought, before quickly stepping back and scanning his surroundings.
¡°Bang! Bang! Bang!¡±
The door rattled violently, causing bits of ster to fall¡
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Ling Mo noticed a clear line of little footprints on the ground and followed them to one direction. There was another door there, leading to what seemed like a deep Corridor¡
Logically, he should have chosen the opposite direction at this moment¡
¡°I want to see what you¡¯re up to.¡±
Ling Mo nced back at the door, which was almost falling apart, and then unhesitatingly followed the footprints¡ Meanwhile, one of his other Zombie Puppets had already reached near the stairwell, holding onto something dark and mysterious¡
Chapter 889: What Is a Fool
At the same moment, outside the building.
A petite figure quietly appeared near the front gate, hiding behind an abandoned car and stealthily observing the Zombie nearby.
¡°This one¡¯s controlled by Ling-Ge,¡± Xia Na muttered to herself. But soon, a sly smile appeared on her face and her tone lightened, ¡°No worries, he can¡¯t catch me. Besides, he¡¯s still clueless, which means he must be busy, right? So, in a way, I¡¯m helping him¡¡±
¡°ck Na, you¡¯re right,¡± she continued, nodding seriously. As she spoke, her eyes shifted colors continuously, and she couldn¡¯t help but bite her lip, adding, ¡°Interesting, it feels like I¡¯m flipping to a new chapter of split personality. Although I haven¡¯tpletely turned the page yet, but¡¡±
¡°Xia Na¡¡± another figure emerged from behind her, looking up in confusion.
¡°Hey!¡± Xia Na quickly pressed down on her head, admonishing, ¡°Senior Sister, don¡¯t do that!¡±
Li Yalin, while being forced to keep her head down, mumbled unclearly, ¡°Strange, Ling Mo likes to use this move, too, and he says it just like that¡ But wasn¡¯t he supposed to keep it from you? How do you¡¡±
¡°Huh? Tell me the detailster,¡± Xia Na tiptoed as she turned to look back, saying, ¡°Ye Lian should be in position by now, let¡¯s get ready. Since we¡¯re moving secretly this time, you¡¯ll have to follow my-actually, human Nana¡¯s-directionster.¡±
¡°Speaking of which, Ling Mo might get angry, right?¡± Li Yalin whispered.¡°Just don¡¯t let him find out¡¡± Xia Na thought for a moment, then added, ¡°Besides, once it¡¯s a done deal, he¡¯ll have to ept reality.¡±
¡°Ah¡ I see¡¡± Li Yalin nodded in sudden realization.
¡°Don¡¯t mention I taught you that next time you use it.¡±
¡°Huh? What?¡±
¡°¡Never mind. But Senior Sister, since when did you start caring about Ling-Ge getting angry?¡± Xia Na suddenly asked curiously.
Li Yalin chuckled and blinked her upturned eyes gently, ¡°Ling Mo told me¡¡±
¡°Oh¡ forget about it, he¡¯s trying to turn you into a fool,¡± Xia Na¡¯s eyes suddenly turned blood-red, speaking enigmatically.
¡°Huh¡¡± Li Yalin showed a confused expression, and after a few seconds, couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What is a fool?¡±
Patiently waiting for almost a minute, when the Zombie Puppet looked away, Xia Na suddenly pulled Li Yalin and darted out swiftly. The two figures raced to the foot of the building, then exchanged smiles as they hugged the wall.
¡°Done! Next, we need to find a way inside¡¡±
ncing around, Xia Na soon turned her gaze towards a nearby window.
¡°Burr bars¡ well, that¡¯s easy to handle.¡± Xia Na tilted her head, studying the window, then winked at Li Yalin.
¡°Ah! What¡¯s wrong with your eyes?¡±
¡°¡It¡¯s a human expression that means¡ never mind, I¡¯ll do it myself.¡±
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On a rooftop directly opposite the Rosen Company, Ye Liany on the railing, her expression cold as she stared through the sniper scope. Though her eye used for aiming didn¡¯t blink, the ring of blood-red in her pupil kept contracting¡ ?????????
¡°Sigh¡¡±
Ye Lian took a deep breath. As she inhaled, her entire presence seemed to merge seamlessly with the rooftop, bing a part of it.
¡°Evolution¡¡± Ye Lian whispered, ¡°This is my evolution, I suppose¡¡±
She focused intensely on the windows, her concentration reaching an extraordinary level.
¡°It¡¯s just¡ even when I¡¯m not by your side, I want to protect you,¡± Ye Lian¡¯s lips curled slightly, almost smiling but not quite seeding, ¡°Just like before.¡±
She slowly raised her hand, touching her heart, then reached into her pocket, ¡°So¡ I haven¡¯t¡pletely changed¡¡±
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¡°Bang!¡±
Ling Mo instinctively covered his chest with his hand, surprisingly thinking, ¡°What¡¯s going on? My heart¡¯s suddenly racing?¡±
If it were just a Zombie Puppet, it wouldn¡¯t be so bad, but at that moment, he felt the same sensation through four bodies, including his physical body. This feeling was quite different from what the Spider Queen induced¡
However, this feelingsted only a moment. Before Ling Mo could analyze it further, a loud ¡°ng¡± echoed from behind, followed by a howl. Worse yet, there were numerous hissing sounds and the noise of gestation pods scrambling towards him.
¡°Come on, I¡¯m not your father, why are you chasing so closely! Do you really follow the tradition where the first person you see is your parent?¡± Ling Mo cursed angrily. His curse also extended to the zombie boy, who had left a trail of footprints leading him to this eerie ce¡
The area was strewn with discarded furniture, bones, and ¡°used¡± gestation pods that were nothing but skin. Strange clicking noises asionally echoed, creating an ominous feeling. Without windows, the ce felt particrly empty and dark. Some areas were bizarrely filled with mirrors, though it was unclear if they were originally there or brought in by the unusual zombies inhabiting the area.
Ling Mo figured that having encountered both a butcher and the peculiar zombie boy, it wouldn¡¯t be surprising if a zombie girl who liked mirrors appeared¡
¡°First, they made me wake those little monsters, and then led me to a ce like this¡ What are they trying to do?¡±
Knowing his limits, Ling Mo didn¡¯t think they intended to harm a ¡°Low-Level Zombie¡± like him, which was why he chose to follow. The building wasrge and structurallyplex; if he searched alone, he might ¡°die¡± countless times¡ So why not take a bigger risk?
He hadn¡¯t expected this result, though. Now at least dozens of gestation pods were chasing him, not to mention the berserk butcher¡
¡°Wait, could he be those monsters¡¯ brother? They don¡¯t look alike¡¡±
As Ling Mo¡¯s thoughts spiraled, he suddenly felt the ground disappear beneath his feet.
¡°Damn!¡±
He barely had time to utter this curse before crashing to the floor with a jumble of random items.
Fortunately, thanks to his zombie resilience, he bounced back up almost immediately uponnding.
Therge hole above and the scattered wooden nks below made it clear that this was a poorly made trap¡ and the most frustrating part was that he had fallen for it.
¡°Never underestimate zombies¡ hey!¡±
Ling Mo had just warned himself when he caught sight of a familiar figure.
The shadow seemed to have been watching him from the corner, and upon being spotted, it quickly turned and fled.
¡°Stop right there!¡±
Ling Mo picked up speed,unching himself forward in pursuit.
His speed increased significantly this time, to the point where he could feel his leg muscles tearing as he ran.
The scenery rushed towards him, only to be dodged just in time¡ If not for his strong psychic power, his mental reaction speed wouldn¡¯t keep up with his current pace. It wasn¡¯t so much the speed but rather his unpredictable movement path.
The zombie boy dashed through various rooms, making Ling Mo feel as if he were navigating through obstacles at rocket speed. Crashing into something under these circumstances would surely cause injuries given the current level of the zombie¡¯s evolution¡ Yet, Ling Mo had only one thought in his mind: catch him!
This zombie boy wasn¡¯t an ordinary zombie; there was definitely something unusual about him! Being led around like this was not an option, as no one could predict what might happen next. Ling Mo needed to deal with him now!
¡°Stop!¡±
Ling Mo¡¯s relentless pursuit clearly exceeded the boy¡¯s expectations. Although fast, his speed was still limited by his small frame¡ As they reached a corner, Ling Mo let out a low roar. He bent his knees andunched himself forward, feeling a strange sensation in his thighs, propelling himself past the boy like a cannonball, directly towards the wall ahead.
¡°Ah!¡±
Just before hitting the wall, he pushed off with his feet, propelling himself backward and precisely colliding with the zombie boy. The two zombies tumbled back into the corridor, flying a good ten meters.
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¡°With legs that short, you think you can beat me?¡±
Ling Mo pinned the zombie boy down, shouting fiercely.
The zombie boy stared at Ling Mo in surprise while struggling frantically. Despite his young appearance, he possessed terrifying strength as an Advanced Zombie.
However, Ling Mo had plenty of experience.
Ignoring the zombie boy¡¯s attempts to fight back and hit him, Ling Mo held him firmly and demanded, ¡°Tell me, who are you? What¡¯s going on here? Why are you doing this? Speak! You can talk, can¡¯t you?¡±
¡°Ugh¡¡± The zombie boy frowned, kicking and punching to no avail. Just as a look of panic crossed his face, his eyes suddenly widened, focusing intently on something behind Ling Mo.
¡°Ah!¡±
Unfortunately, despite his outcry and the corresponding expressions, all he saw was the cold, emotionless face of a Zombie Puppet.
Ling Mo didn¡¯t even nce back; instead, he tightened his grip further.
¡°Kid, are you disappointed?¡± Ling Mo attempted a smile and asked.
This time, the zombie boy¡¯s eyes widened in genuine shock, and after a brief pause, he began to scream hysterically, ¡°You¡¯re the kid! You¡¯re the kid! I¡¯m a girl, you know! Sister! Someone¡¯s harassing me!¡±
¡°What the heck! Who¡¯s harassing you?¡±
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