The City of Death is the territory of the Zombie Emperor. He had already sensed the arrival of the Thunder Squad but deliberately set a trap here to annihilate humanity in one fell swoop.
Under the Zombie Emperor’s oppression, the monsters that would usually pounce on humans stood still like an army, obeying his commands.
Bai Qingqing’s legs went weak, her innocent face turning pale. How could they escape from so many zombies?
Fu Chen tightly held Bai Qingqing’s hand and whispered, “When the time comes, find an opportunity to hide in the space.”
Bai Qingqing understood that hiding in the space was the safest option for her, but she couldn’t and wouldn’t abandon them like that. If she hid, they would die, and she wouldn’t survive either.
Moreover, after spending so much time together, how could there be no feelings? She wasn’t completely defenceless.
“Brother,” Bai Qingqing instinctively called him, saying, “I have supernatural abilities to fight. Brother, trust me. If we encounter danger, I will hide.”
Fu Chen nodded slightly and turned to Xiao Yang and Liang Zhiyu. “There will be a fierce battle later. Be careful.”
Xiao Yang and Liang Zhiyu nodded, understanding the current situation.
The Zombie Emperor was accompanied by three fifth-order intelligent zombies, along with numerous ordinary zombies in the surrounding area. Escaping from here would be extremely difficult, but they had to fight desperately to have a chance of survival.
Li Jin wasn’t afraid of death; he was afraid of not being able to develop a vaccine for the zombie virus to save the world. Despite his weak physique, he picked up a gun and faced the terrifying zombies with a determined look.
He must leave the City of Death alive.
Bai Qingqing looked towards the direction of the Zombie Emperor, using her left eye’s appraisal skill. But as soon as she used her left eye, a piercing pain shot through it.
The Zombie Emperor’s level was higher than hers, and the forced appraisal caused backlash. She couldn’t determine its exact level. She grabbed Fu Chen’s arm and said worriedly, “Brother, be careful. It might be seventh-order.”
Among the team, only Fu Chen had a sixth-order ability, and the difference in each level was significant, let alone the fact that the other side was a mutated Zombie Emperor. Even if they managed to injure it, it would quickly recover.
Fu Chen’s handsome face darkened, and his dark eyes flickered with cold light. He said in a deep voice, “I will hold it back. You all take the opportunity to leave.”
…
The Zombie Emperor stood atop a tall building, originally fixated on Fu Chen’s blue eyes but then looked towards the girl beside him.
-The female human had just used her supernatural ability to probe it.
A few intelligent zombies followed behind it, awaiting their king’s command to capture and kill the surrounded humans. They hadn’t tasted fresh human flesh in a long time.
The scent of the high-level supernatural beings below wafted through the air, carrying an enticing temptation that excited them. They couldn’t wait to pounce on them, tearing apart their bodies and savouring the delicious fresh blood and meat.
But without the Zombie Emperor’s command, they didn’t dare to make any reckless moves. Only when the Zombie Emperor ordered them could they act.
It was the strongest king of the zombie paradise, capable of instantly killing them and extracting their crystal cores. No zombie dared to disobey any of its commands, as disobedience would result in death.
The Zombie Emperor stared at Bai Qingqing for a few seconds, then looked at the trembling Bai Tiantian behind her. His eyes gleamed with an unknown darkness as he coldly ordered, “The male humans can be killed. I want those two girls. Don’t touch them.”
The three intelligent zombies, who had been itching to go, immediately leaped from the high building like beasts, swiftly rushing towards the group of people surrounded by zombies not far away.
“Here they come!” Fu Chen’s face turned cold.
Xiao Yang swung his hand towards the ground, and numerous spikes emerged from the earth like bamboo shoots, preventing the three zombies from getting closer. Instantly, the three monsters separated and attacked from different directions.
Fu Chen and Liang Zhiyu released their abilities at the same time, attacking the zombies that were approaching from the side, preventing them from getting any closer.
The scene was terrifying, and Bai Tiantian clasped her hands in front of her chest, her face pale as a ghost.
Bai Qingqing released the modified car and pushed Li Jin, saying, “Quick, drive.” She grabbed Bai Tiantian and pushed her towards the car, saying, “Don’t just stand there, get in the car quickly.”
The heavily modified car was extremely sturdy and couldn’t be damaged by ordinary zombies from the outside. Fu Chen and the others held back the three intelligent zombies, so as long as Li Jin drove away with Bai Tiantian, they wouldn’t have any worries and could focus on the battle.
Li Jin snapped back to reality and immediately opened the car door and climbed into the driver’s seat. Bai Tiantian stumbled and ran over, climbing into the car. As she climbed in, she turned back and said, “Qingqing, come up quickly.”
Cheng Rui wasn’t eager to listen. He pulled a chair over and sat down by the bed, placing the warm porridge on the bedside table. He reached out and caressed her pale and delicate face.
She was like a delicate flower, unable to withstand even a gust of wind or rain. She needed the best energy to nourish her so that she could live freely and beautifully.
Since he brought her back to the Yaoyang Base, she hadn’t been well. Because of him, she became the target of Ye Jiahui, that woman who would stop at nothing to take her life, causing her to suffer two injuries.
“Eat first, we’ll talk later,” he said in a deep voice.
Bai Qingqing rubbed her cheek against his warm hand, resembling a small creature clinging to him, making his heart soften.
“Help me sit up,” she said in a soft tone with a hint of command.
Cheng Rui reached out to help her up, took a pillow and placed it behind her back, and picked up the warm porridge. “I’ll feed you.”
This scene reminded him of when he was injured. She was there by his side, gently applying medicine and taking care of him wholeheartedly.
Bai Qingqing slightly opened her lips and ate slowly. She stopped after eating half and said, “I don’t want to eat anymore.”
Cheng Rui frowned slightly. She was like a sick little kitten, eating so little, which made him worry. “Liang Zhiyu said you can’t have spicy food for now. You should eat light meals and rest well for a few days.”
“I know,” Bai Qingqing replied. She ate a little and then didn’t want to eat anymore, afraid she would throw it up.
Seeing that she had no appetite, Cheng Rui put down the bowl and handed her two tissues to wipe her mouth. His gaze was burning as he stared at her. “Tell me.”
His handsome and stern features were tense, as if waiting for a judgment from his superior. No matter what punishment he received, he would accept it willingly.
Bai Qingqing’s eyes no longer held the clear and innocent look, revealing a cold and bright wildness that reminded people of a predator in control of its prey.
When Cheng Rui first entered the training camp, the instructor told him not to underestimate anyone. High-end hunters often appeared in the form of prey, seemingly weak and powerless, but only to lure the hunters in.
We all considered ourselves hunters, but little did we know we had already fallen into the trap of the prey.
Bai Qingqing’s eyes shimmered as she softly said, “Come closer.”
Cheng Rui approached her, and the girl’s warm and fragrant breath invaded his senses. Her clear and pleasant voice instantly pierced through his heart. “I remember now.”
His face instantly stiffened, feeling a sense of relief akin to facing the death penalty and a surge of guilt that he couldn’t describe.
Bai Qingqing gently touched his face with her uninjured hand, her voice filled with sadness and pain. “Actually, it’s not really remembering. I had a terrible nightmare, I dreamt of some things…”
Her slender and fair fingers slid down his smoothly contoured face, and they slowly tightened around his neck, stopping there.
“I tried to seduce all of you in order to save myself from being abandoned, but none of you paid me any attention. I made one mistake after another, leading to extremes.”
She smiled faintly. “And you, you gave me a shot to protect Bai Tiantian.”
Her fingers tightened slowly, not with much strength, but it made Cheng Rui struggle to breathe. Her words were like cruel blades slicing through his heart, and the next sentence made the pain penetrate his bones.
“Bang!” Her voice was weak, accusing his cold cruelty. “You blew my head off.”
“I wouldn’t do that!” Cheng Rui’s voice was hoarse. He raised his dark eyes and looked at Bai Qingqing, his eyes briefly filled with anguish.
Bai Qingqing smiled slightly. “Wouldn’t you?” She tilted her head. “If I hadn’t lost my memory, hadn’t changed, and continued to target Bai Tiantian, wouldn’t you kill me to protect her?”
She sighed and recalled, “When I had just lost my memory, Shen Mingxuan said he discovered that I hadn’t lost my memory, and he would shoot me.”
Cheng Rui tightly pursed his lips, his heart already numb from the pain. If according to her assumptions, the team would choose to abandon her, and it was also possible that they would hurt her for the sake of Bai Tiantian.
Bai Qingqing delicately placed her pale face against his chest, struggling and carefully whispered, “Cheng Rui, don’t tell them, I will be killed.”
Cheng Rui’s tall body remained motionless. How could he bear to let her die? How could he possibly let her die?
“Qingqing,” his voice was hoarse, filled with regret and guilt. “I’m sorry.”
Bai Qingqing raised her gaze and looked at him, her eyes deeply penetrating. “So you apologized to me a long time ago because you left me on the ground back then.”
She lowered her eyelashes and said, “It’s not your fault, it’s all my doing. I’m shameless.”
Her words stabbed Cheng Rui’s heart like a cruel knife. If he could turn back time, he would definitely embrace her delicate body and tell her not to be afraid, that he would protect her.
Cheng Rui was once hailed as a killing machine, emotionless and cold. But in front of her, he lowered his head like a sinner. “What can I do for you to forgive me?”
Bai Qingqing looked at the man who was completely subdued, a faint emotion flickering in her eyes. “Some mistakes are just mistakes, there’s nothing to forgive.”
Cheng Rui looked at her pale face, unable to speak due to a lump in his throat.
She sighed and said, “The past is the past, let it go. Cheng Rui, I know you like me.”
“I also…” A shy blush appeared on her face, but it quickly turned into a worried expression. “But you’re not strong enough now. You can’t give me a sense of security.”
Cheng Rui tightened his grip on his hand. He couldn’t refute what she said. If he were strong enough, he wouldn’t let her get hurt time and time again.
Bai Qingqing looked into his clear eyes, holding his hand and slowly prying open his tightly clenched fingers. “I will leave the Yaoyang Base with Fu Chen. When you become strong enough, come find me.”
Cheng Rui had already known that she wouldn’t be willing to stay. In the past few days, he was still acting with her, almost immersing himself in the warmth of those peaceful days.
He didn’t have the right to keep her by his side. She was like a broken kite, flying towards the sky. Whoever had the ability to catch that string would have the ending.
“Okay.” He promised in a deep voice, “I will find you.”
After Cheng Rui left the room, the bedroom door closed tightly.
Bai Tiantian’s eyes were swollen from crying. She ran out of the room and stood in front of Bai Qingqing’s door, wanting to knock but hesitating.
She regretted it so much. She really didn’t mean to harm Qingqing. The members of the team looked at her with condemning eyes when they found out she willingly helped Ye Haitun, making it difficult for her to accept.
Her heart was filled with bitterness and grievances, wishing to apologize to Qingqing immediately.
“Don’t knock.” Liang Zhiyu’s voice was gentle but inexplicably cold. “You will disturb her, and she doesn’t want to see you right now.”
Bai Tiantian’s eyes turned red. “Dr. Liang, I really didn’t mean it.”
Liang Zhiyu’s expression was indifferent as he said, “Even if it wasn’t intentional, what difference does it make? You have caused this outcome. What’s the use of saying more?”
He pushed his glasses with his distinct fingers and taunted, “You made yourself look like this just to seek her forgiveness, to alleviate your guilt and make yourself feel better?”
Bai Tiantian’s pupils contracted, her lips turned pale, and she stared at him as if she had seen a ghost.
Liang Zhiyu had a gentle and refined appearance, with a temperament as smooth as jade. He was the type that many women liked, and he was the easiest to get along with in the team. She never expected him to say something so piercing.
“I…” She was speechless.
She truly knew she had made a mistake. Did she not even have the qualification to request forgiveness? Feeling ashamed and humiliated, she turned her head and ran back to her room.
“You’re being a bit too harsh,” Shen Mingxuan’s icy voice came through.
Liang Zhiyu turned around and smiled. “Is this considered too harsh?”
Shen Mingxuan had never witnessed Liang Zhiyu’s formidable strength and didn’t like confronting this inscrutable old fox. He was simply accustomed to defending Bai Tiantian.
It was indeed Bai Tiantian’s actions that caused Bai Qingqing to get hurt. Shen Mingxuan pursed his lips and changed the subject. “When are we leaving?”
Fu Chen had no intention of leaving Bai Tiantian behind at the Yaoyang Base. Although the team didn’t understand his decision, they didn’t object either. For them, it was just a matter of ensuring that the team had sufficient resources with the space ability.
Bai Tiantian loved getting involved and being charitable. At worst, they would keep a closer eye on her in the future, and there wouldn’t be any major issues.
Liang Zhiyu spoke lightly, “Tomorrow.”
The City of Death was a zombie paradise with a harsh environment. It was suicidal for those with abilities to go there. They had a reason they had to go.
Liang Zhiyu understood Fu Chen’s thoughts. He had left Bai Qingqing at the Yaoyang Base to protect her safety, and he had no objections. He also believed that leaving Bai Qingqing behind was the right choice.
Xiao Yang came out of the room and ran into the two of them chatting. He walked briskly towards Bai Qingqing’s door and knocked, raising his hand. “Qingqing, can I come in?”
Shen Mingxuan and Liang Zhiyu noticed the wooden dolls in his hand, finely carved and beautiful. It seemed he had put a lot of effort into them.
This guy still hadn’t given up. He probably thought that if he saw Cheng Rui and Bai Qingqing getting along well, he would be deeply affected and voluntarily back off.
Shen Mingxuan sneered, “Childish.”
Carving dolls himself to impress a girl, he hadn’t played with this kind of thing for eight hundred years. Xiao Yang probably had something wrong with his brain.
A voice came from inside the room, “Come in.”
Liang Zhiyu raised an eyebrow and watched as Xiao Yang arrogantly entered the room, closing the door with a bang.
Xiao Yang held a pile of exquisite and adorable dolls, squatting in front of the bed. “Qingqing, are you feeling better? Does your wound hurt?” He picked up one of the dolls and said, “Look, I carved this doll for you.”
“This one is A Bao, and this one is Da Huang.” He asked with a triumphant expression, “Do they look good? Do you like them?”
Bai Qingqing looked at the lively wooden dolls with joy in her eyes. She hadn’t forgotten that Xiao Yang hadn’t completely succeeded in pursuing her. Although he had been jealous these days, he hadn’t done anything extreme and had always been pleasing and cute in front of her.
“They’re really beautiful,” she praised without hesitation. “Xiao Yang, you’re so talented.”
Seeing her happy, Xiao Yang became even more delighted. He placed the wooden dolls on her blanket and, in order to make her happy, manipulated the dolls to perform a show for her.
…
As the night grew darker, the villa’s lights were turned off. Fu Chen entered Bai Qingqing’s bedroom.
He walked to the bedside, the moonlight casting a deep gaze as he looked at her. He stared for a few seconds, then placed the Tang knife beside her and leaned down to caress her fair face, his movements gentle and affectionate.
After a moment, he turned and walked towards the door.
A voice came from behind, “Brother.”
Fu Chen’s footsteps halted. He didn’t turn around. In the dimly lit room, the two remained silent, their quiet breaths almost audible.
Fu Chen restrained himself from turning back. He was afraid that if he looked at her a moment longer, he wouldn’t be able to bring himself to leave.
Without saying a word, he left the room, his figure cold.
Bai Qingqing looked at the cold interior and chuckled self-mockingly, then lay back down in her blanket.
Li Jin and Bai Tiantian were both stunned, thinking they were dreaming.
“Aoaoao, eat them, bite them to death!” The plants roared and rushed towards the zombies.
The Chili Man spewed flames, instantly burning dozens of zombies, creating a path. Bai Qingqing shouted loudly, “Drive!”
Li Jin regained his senses and immediately started the engine, stepping on the gas pedal. The modified car, like a wild beast breaking free from its chains, shot forward.
The zombies roared, chasing after the modified car. The Potato Man rolled over, flattening more than ten zombies, while the poisonous mushrooms emitted purple smoke, causing the zombies to bite and tear at each other.
Bai Qingqing continuously used the wisteria vine to fend off the climbing zombies, occasionally glancing at the research institute, which was getting farther and farther away.
The Zombie Emperor’s subordinates were all highly intelligent high-level zombies, as cunning and treacherous as humans. They fought fiercely like wild beasts, making them difficult to deal with. She hoped they could escape quickly.
The sturdy and sharp wood spikes rose into the sky, continuously attacking the agile and evasive zombies, while fierce gusts of wind blades mixed with lightning struck the mutated zombies.
The battle over there was too fast, almost invisible to the naked eye. Bai Qingqing shifted her gaze away and focused on dealing with the pursuing zombies, while deep down, she was also worried because the Zombie Emperor had yet to make a move.
The battle over there was too fast, almost invisible to the naked eye. Bai Qingqing withdrew her gaze and focused on dealing with the approaching zombies. At the same time, she couldn’t help but worry because the Zombie Emperor had yet to make a move.
In the original book, the Zombie Emperor’s name was Zhong Xi, and his origins were unknown. Only a few lines described his appearance, stating that he was one of the first people to be infected.
Having seen the experimental subjects in the virus research institute, she couldn’t help but suspect that Zhong Xi might have been one of the first experimental subjects, which would explain his strength.
Suddenly, she felt an overwhelming sense of oppression, unable to control herself as she knelt to the ground. The modified car also came to a sudden stop, as if forcibly halted in its tracks.
The surrounding zombies seemed to be switched off, freezing their attacks. The plant creatures appeared as helpless ants, instantly crushed and disappearing.
Bai Qingqing’s forehead broke out in a fine sweat, and her heartbeat slowed down.
A figure suddenly appeared before her eyes. A man dressed in white, exuding a sense of cleanliness and innocence. He had a tall and upright figure, with a handsome yet pale face, and lifeless blue eyes.
He stood in front of her, scrutinizing her face, as if contemplating like a human.
Bai Qingqing’s pupils contracted violently as she looked at the Zombie Emperor standing before her. Although he appeared human, he was ultimately a cruel and ruthless monster.
In the original book, he had eaten live humans and commanded the Zombie King to launch a zombie wave, devouring a large number of humans and treating them as lowly livestock for breeding and bloody sustenance.
Cold sweat continued to drip from her palms as she wondered whether she should hide in the space. There was no sound coming from Li Jin and Bai Tiantian in the car, and she had no idea what had happened to them.
In the original book, Bai Tiantian became the Zombie Emperor’s woman and wouldn’t be harmed. However, she and Li Jin were different; they could be killed by the Zombie Emperor at any time.
The Zombie Emperor walked up to Bai Qingqing, leaning down to look at her with cold, piercing eyes, and reached out his hand towards her.
Due to the close proximity, Bai Qingqing caught a whiff of the bloody scent emanating from him, which was pungent and unpleasant. Involuntarily, she frowned and spoke out as his hand approached her face.
“Zhong Xi,” she called out his name.
The Zombie Emperor’s hand paused as he looked at the girl in front of him and asked, “Do you know me?”
Initially, after becoming a zombie, he had no memories. It was only later that he slowly recovered and remembered his past, realizing that he had turned into a monster.
Zombies and humans were mortal enemies, and only by constantly evolving and becoming stronger could they survive. He wanted to create a kingdom of zombies, where lowly and cunning humans would be treated like livestock, waiting to be slaughtered.
“You’re quite interesting,” the Zombie Emperor stared at her pale and beautiful face and said, “Tell me, what kind of supernatural ability did you use? Besides knowing my name, what else do you know?”
Even though he didn’t show it on his face, Bai Qingqing still felt the chilling intent to kill. Could it be that he sensed she had used her appraisal ability?
The appraisal ability could only assess the opponent’s level and abilities; it couldn’t probe their memories. He had misunderstood and thought she knew his secret.
“Ah!” Bai Tiantian screamed as soon as she climbed onto the car and saw the Zombie Emperor standing in front of Bai Qingqing. She immediately cried out, pleading, “Please, don’t hurt Qingqing.”
The Zombie Emperor’s gaze shifted to Bai Tiantian. Suddenly, he grabbed Bai Qingqing by the neck, baring his menacing fangs and said, “She’s called Qingqing?”
Pain surged through her throat, making it difficult for Bai Qingqing to breathe as she gritted her teeth, enduring the agony.
Bai Tiantian, with red eyes and trembling in fear, said, “Please, take me instead. Don’t hurt her…”
“Come here,” the Zombie Emperor commanded.
Trembling with fear, Bai Tiantian walked towards him and said, “I’m coming, just don’t hurt her.”
Suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck fiercely at the Zombie Emperor’s right arm, causing him intense pain and making him release his grip. Bai Qingqing fell to the ground, clutching her burning throat and coughing.
The Zombie Emperor revealed a fierce expression and turned to look at Fu Chen, who had rushed over. “Useless! You couldn’t even stop him!”
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