Liang Zhi narrowed his fox-like eyes as he looked at the beautiful and charming girl beside him. There was a hint of seduction in the corners of her eyes.
People are drawn to beautiful things. When they see something beautiful, they are moved and want to possess it. This is a normal emotion, and he was no exception.
A faint smile appeared on his lips as he held her hand tightly against his chest, letting her feel the vigorous and lively heartbeat within him. His voice was gentle as he asked, “What do you think?”
The man’s passionate heartbeat echoed through their joined hands, as if he wanted to convey some intense emotion to her. His voice was clear and gentle. “Did you feel anything?”
What could be more captivating than a man holding your hand, letting you listen to his heartbeat, and stirring your heartstrings?
Bai Qingqing needed to put in effort to capture several people at the same time. She wouldn’t be easily tempted by him in order to survive.
She pulled her hand back and looked at him with a smile. “Dr. Liang, don’t you know that a person’s heartbeat can lie?”
Leaning back in her chair, Bai Qingqing sighed. “I can’t outplay you, that’s for sure.”
Even Fu Chen trusted this old fox Liang Zhi a lot. Anyone who played against him had little chance of winning and was likely to fall into his trap, becoming his manipulated prey.
Liang Zhi looked at the exquisite profile of the girl and used a seductive tone. “Play however you want. I’ve said before, I’m on your side.”
Bai Qingqing looked at him unexpectedly. “They are your good friends.”
Between good friends and a scheming woman, anyone would choose their friends. She didn’t believe Liang Zhi would allow her to harm them.
“There are no forever friends in this world.” Liang Zhi took off his gold-rimmed glasses and lowered his gaze. “I’m more interested in you than in them.”
The man’s tone was unusually serious as he extended an olive branch to her. “Qingqing, how about coming with me?”
Bai Qingqing was stunned. She had known for a while that the members of the team would be separated. Was Liang Zhi inviting her to join him now because he had other plans?
Her eyes flickered slightly as she turned to look at him and asked, “Where are we going?”
Liang Zhi confessed to her, “After obtaining the virus sample, Fu Chen and I will go to the Snowfield Base. Would you like to come with me?”
He looked at her with those charming fox-like eyes and his voice carried temptation. “The Snowfield Base is no worse than the Jingzhou Base. As long as you follow me, I can give you the life you desire.”
“You won’t need to pretend, you can do whatever you want.” He stated leisurely, “As long as I’m with you, no one can bully you.”
Bai Qingqing raised her gaze to look at his handsome face, contemplating whether it was feasible or not.
Her next target was Liang Zhi. After dealing with him, she would return to Fu Chen to complete the final mission. To change her fate completely and survive, Liang Zhi’s invitation was a good opportunity for her. However, she was a bit reluctant to agree to the cunning old fox. If she couldn’t outsmart him, her situation would become dangerous, and the risks might outweigh the benefits.
While Bai Qingqing was weighing her options, Liang Zhi spoke to her again, saying, “You can tell me what you want to do.”
The man subtly hinted to her that he could help her with whatever she wanted to do.
Bai Qingqing lowered her eyelashes softly and said, “I don’t have anything I want to do.” After a pause, she looked into the distance at the dark night and continued, “My only desire is to live well and be with my brother.”
Liang Zhiyu wouldn’t believe the words of the cunning little fox easily. After testing the waters, she withdrew her steps, unwilling to step into his territory.
“Hehe.” He chuckled softly, looking at her fair cheeks. He put his gold-rimmed glasses back on, regaining his calm demeanour. “If you don’t want to go with me, I won’t force you.”
Bai Qingqing smiled faintly but didn’t say anything.
Liang Zhiyu smiled lightly and said, “One day, you will understand that I am the one who suits you the most.”
Bai Qingqing fell silent for half a second and posed a question, “Dr. Liang, if you can make Li Jin leave with you, then I will leave Fu Chen and go with you. But you can’t do that.”
A coldness gradually appeared in Liang Zhiyu’s eyes as his smile faded. He asked, “Why do you think that?”
Bai Qingqing smiled and replied, “It’s probably a woman’s sixth sense.”
“Then let’s wait and see,” Liang Zhiyu said in a warm tone. She had actually sensed his intention to take Li Jin away. The one who held the cure for the zombie virus could determine the future of humanity.
Li Jin, the fool, was firm in his beliefs. No matter how good the conditions Liang Zhiyu offered him were, Li Jin would not be swayed. He stubbornly believed in Fu Chen and decided to go to the Jingzhou Base after obtaining the virus sample.
It didn’t matter. The team would stay in the City of Death for a long time, and a person’s thoughts could change at any moment. It all depended on whether the stakes were high enough.
Bai Qingqing glanced at the man’s slender figure. Her slightly accelerated heartbeat gradually calmed down. She had just speculated, but she didn’t expect Liang Zhiyu to indeed have the idea of taking Li Jin away.
Among the members of the team, Cheng Rui was resolute and courageous, Xiao Yang was sincere and loyal, Shen Mingxuan was self-assured and aloof, and Liang Zhiyu, behind his gentle facade, had a cold and ruthless personality. Each of them was not an easy target to deal with.
They all had their own ideas and were willing to fight for love at any cost.
Fu Chen was sinister, solitary, and not easy to get along with, but he was a good leader for humanity. He cared about the future of mankind and felt responsible for the mission of saving humanity, without any ulterior motives.
Based on the original book and their interactions, she had figured out their personalities. Even though they were exceptionally strong and outstanding men, she knew very well that they were just mission targets.
She had attached herself to Fu Chen, constantly testing his limits, gaining his trust bit by bit, and securing a place in his heart.
She cared about him, which was why she provoked him using Cheng Rui. Unexpectedly, he was still so ruthless, leaving her at the base.
Later, when Xiao Yang secretly drugged and took her away in the car, Fu Chen was furious. He compromised and showed a strong possessive desire, and then unexpectedly revealed his feelings to her.
She liked to stay in the safe zone, closing off thoughts that shouldn’t emerge. She shouldn’t and couldn’t have feelings for a mission target.
The next day.
After the team made their preparations, they got into the modified car and headed towards the virus research facility area. Along the way, they encountered many zombies, all of which were dealt with by Fu Chen and Liang Zhiyu working together.
After more than half an hour, the car stopped outside the virus research facility building.
The main gate was sealed and could not be entered or exited. The team created a gap from another location, allowing only one person to climb through and enter the virus research facility building.
It was quite easy for the two girls to climb in. Li Jin had a small stature, so he easily passed through the gap. The other three men, with their tall and slender figures, managed to climb in with some difficulty.
After some effort, they entered the lobby of the research facility. Standing in the quiet hall, they looked up and saw the skyscraper towering above them, resembling an abyss, while they themselves seemed as small as ants.
Before setting off, everyone had carefully examined the map and memorized the key points and routes. They were not heading upstairs but to the underground dungeon hidden within the skyscraper.
Previously, soldiers armed with guns patrolled outside the skyscraper, making it difficult for ordinary people to approach. They could only observe from a distance, except for important high-ranking individuals and virus research scientists who could freely enter and exit with their work badges.
The astonishing skyscraper had been devoid of human presence for a year. Vines even grew on its walls, and the interior was disorderly and dilapidated.
Without any hesitation, everyone followed Fu Chen and hurried towards the passage. They needed to find the source of the virus and leave the research facility in the shortest possible time. The faster, the better.
This was the place where the zombie virus first broke out. No one knew if there were monsters lurking within the silent research facility. The air was polluted and foul, and everyone wore protective masks and glasses to ensure their safety.
The hallway of the silent research facility was filled with only faint footsteps. The group followed Fu Chen as they descended the stairs, circling down multiple levels, unsure of how many they had descended until they finally reached the bottommost level of the research facility.
They had encountered no zombies along the way, which went smoothly. However, after reaching the bottom level, they needed to find a way to enter the virus research area.
Every door of the research facility was closed and couldn’t be twisted open by hand. They couldn’t find any door-opening mechanisms either.
Li Jin looked at the sturdy closed door and asked, “What should we do?”
The doors of the research facility were not made of ordinary materials. It was almost impossible to force them open, and they could only be unlocked by cracking the password using technological expertise.
It seemed that the power supply had been damaged, and the entire area was without electricity, making it naturally impossible to open the doors. Someone needed to find the main power switch and check if it could be repaired.
Liang Zhiyu had already anticipated this and said, “Captain Fu, I know where the main switch is. Let’s go together.”
Fu Chen glanced at Bai Qingqing and used his psychic power to sense the surroundings. After confirming that there were no strange creatures nearby, he ordered, “You all wait here. If there’s any danger, retreat along the mapped route.”
Bai Qingqing nodded. “Brother, you and Dr. Liang should go quickly.”
“Fu Ge, rest assured, I will protect them,” Xiao Yang said firmly.
Fu Chen and Liang Zhiyu left together. Bai Qingqing took out a table and a few chairs from her space and said, “Let’s sit for a while.”
Li Jin had known about the girls’ spatial abilities, so he pulled out a chair and sat down to rest and regain his strength. Bai Tiantian and Xiao Yang also took their seats.
The four of them sat in silence outside the entrance of the research facility, the corridor quiet and still.
Bai Tiantian felt a sense of unease in her heart, growing more and more anxious. Her eyes darted around, afraid that some monster might appear from nowhere.
The fear of being devoured by an incredibly hideous monster in Mist City had left a profound psychological impact on her. Now, being in the stronghold of the zombies, it was inevitable for her to feel restless.
Xiao Yang held his gun tightly, his senses on high alert, remaining vigilant of his surroundings.
With the size of the research facility and the thousands of employees who had once worked there, he couldn’t believe that there wasn’t a single zombie present. They were either hiding or in a dormant state.
Li Jin’s mind was filled with thoughts of the virus source. He didn’t place much importance on his own safety. Finding a cure for the zombies was his lifelong pursuit, and he couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement knowing that they were close to obtaining the virus source.
Bai Qingqing had her spatial ability to hide and take refuge, so she wasn’t as nervous. She just wanted to quickly get hold of the virus source and leave the city of death.
As far as she knew, the Zombie Emperor was manipulating the Zombie King and its subordinates from behind the scenes, while he stayed in the zombie stronghold, establishing his zombie kingdom.
The team had been in the city of death for a few days, and it was impossible for the Zombie Emperor not to have noticed. Or perhaps, he thought they were just ordinary ability users and that the zombies would take care of them.
If there was anyone in this world who didn’t want the scientists to obtain the virus source, it was the zombies. The cure for zombies would only be effective on uninfected humans, and once it was discovered, the zombies would be at a disadvantage.
Furthermore, the scientists might develop an antibody vaccine with significant lethality against zombies, leading to the complete defeat of the zombies.
Therefore, she didn’t believe they would be able to leave the city of death smoothly. The crisis was lurking in the shadows, waiting to erupt and wipe them out.
Time passed by minute by minute, and the few minutes felt so long, causing anxiety to grow in their hearts.
Bai Tiantian’s innocent face turned pale, and she nervously looked at Bai Qingqing, whispering, “Qingqing, are you scared?”
Qingqing looked at her and said, “Not really.”
At this moment, she had no intention of comforting with words of fearlessness. Spatial abilities were not almighty, and the suppression from stronger individuals was particularly severe.
If she were to face the Zombie Emperor, she wouldn’t even have time to escape into her space before being restrained by him. There was also Liang Zhiyu’s ability to manipulate time, which could easily catch her.
If Fu Chen took the initiative to use his psychic control on her, she wouldn’t be able to enter the space instantly.
Only Bai Tiantian, with her storage space ability, was even more vulnerable. If it weren’t for following the Thunder Squad, she would have long become a plaything in the hands of other ability users.
This world was just that cruel. Survival was only possible if one had value. If she wanted to live a better life, she could only rely on herself to become stronger.
Bai Tiantian bit her lip and nervously said, “Qingqing, I’m a little scared.”
Throughout their journey, they had encountered danger multiple times, but she had never felt this uneasy and unable to calm down.
She didn’t have the captain to protect her like Qingqing did. Liang Zhiyu and Xiaoyang also treated Qingqing well. What would she do if they encountered danger again?
“What are you afraid of?” Bai Qingqing glanced at her and whispered, “You won’t be in any trouble.”
No matter what kind of dangerous situation it was, Bai Tiantian would always find a way to overcome it, but only the people around her would suffer.
Bai Tiantian lowered her head and clenched her hands tightly.
“Tap, tap, tap” footsteps approached, and two slender figures appeared.
Li Jin suddenly stood up and couldn’t help but walk over, asking, “Is it ready?”
Fu Chen replied calmly, “It’s up to you now.”
Liang Zhiyu fumbled along the wall and found the password lock to open the gate. He pressed a few spots and handed it to Li Jin.
Small beads of sweat appeared on Li Jin’s forehead as he extended his hand to input the password.
“Password incorrect!” a cold mechanical voice sounded, “You have two more chances.”
Li Jin paused for a moment and entered the password again.
“Password incorrect!” the mechanical voice reminded mercilessly.
Li Jin turned to look at everyone and said, “We only have one more chance. If we enter it incorrectly, the system will lock.”
Fu Chen looked at him and said, “Believe in yourself.”
Li Jin took a deep breath, his brain calmly and rationally spinning quickly. Half a minute later, he opened his eyes and accurately and swiftly pressed the symbols.
The next second.
“——Password correct!”
The gate slowly and automatically opened.
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