After crying for a while, Bai Qingqing wiped away her tears with tissue. She arranged accommodation for the elite team and returned to the system space. She released the previously blocked system to check the progress of her missions.
“Shen Mingxuan” and “Liang Zhiyu” still hadn’t been completely conquered. She couldn’t continue hiding, so she needed to quickly complete the missions.
Bai Qingqing took a deep breath, suppressing her sadness. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly. She could distrust the superhumans in the Snowfield Base, but she couldn’t distrust the system.
She decided to visit the Jingzhou Base. Whether it was to meet the living or see the dead, she wanted to find out the truth.
She spent the night sleeplessly.
With dark circles under her eyes, Bai Qingqing placed the body that had been soaked in the liquid tank into the space. This experimental subject was eerie. It had been preserved for two years without decomposing, maintaining its intact appearance.
She had lived in this place for about a year, and it was a bit hard to part with it all of a sudden. But she couldn’t stay here any longer.
Bai Qingqing changed into a black combat suit and walked out. The men’s eyes lit up.
The girl, dressed in a combat suit, exuded a fierce and beautiful temperament. In this apocalypse, women without strong protectors would only become playthings.
Miss Bai was extraordinary. The leaders of several bases were going crazy trying to find her. It showed how charming she was. They found Bai Qingqing, and when they returned to the base, they would surely be greatly rewarded by the leader. Initially, they thought they would face more danger than luck when they intruded into the forest. But they never expected that the goddess of fortune would favour them and allow them to find a great treasure..
Bai Qingqing put on sunglasses to cover her swollen eyes and said, “Let’s go.”
The elite team of the Snowfield Base had introduced themselves earlier. The mature man in his thirties was the captain, named Zhao Lei.
Zhao Lei led the team with their guns and said, “Miss Bai, the forest is dangerous, with many mutant plants and animals. Please stay close to us.”
“Don’t worry, we will protect you and ensure your safe return to the base,” he promised.
Bai Qingqing didn’t say anything. In their protective formation, they walked out of the courtyard. As soon as they stepped out, they sensed something was wrong and immediately became alert. “We have a situation!”
The ground, trees, and surroundings of the courtyard were filled with various animals and exotic mutant plants. They looked terrifying as they waved their branches and claws.
Even dealing with a Tier 3 mutant animal was difficult, yet there was a group of mutant animals and plants outside the courtyard.
Cold sweat broke out on everyone’s backs, and their faces tensed like iron.
“Howl~” The mutant plants and animals stared at the group unhappily.
Mutant plants and animals didn’t have much empathy. Humans and zombies were their food and nourishment. Therefore, these mutant creatures were even more terrifying and difficult to deal with than zombies.
Bai Qingqing pushed away Zhao Lei’s gun. “Don’t be nervous, these are my pets.”
The elite team seemed to have heard the biggest joke ever, staring at her with widened eyes.
According to the descriptions from various bases, Bai Qingqing was supposed to be delicate and weak, with almost no combat abilities. People would “offer her” upon seeing her.
She said that these terrifying mutant plants and animals were her pets?
After Bai Qingqing went out, those fierce and howling mutant plants and animals instantly became docile, like well-behaved kittens, showing their cuteness.
Everyone nearly dropped their jaws, looking at this scene in disbelief.
Bai Qingqing calmed the mutant plants and animals. She stored the ones she could in her space and let those unwilling to leave the forest stay behind.
After settling everything, she turned to the elite team and said, “Alright, let’s go.”
“Okay.” The team members instinctively followed her orders.
They safely passed through the forest without any obstacles. As soon as they exited the forest, two vehicles appeared before them out of thin air: a large military vehicle and a cool black off-road vehicle.
Zhao Lei revealed a surprised expression. The team’s vehicle had been scrapped while evading zombies, and they were worried about finding a usable vehicle. Unexpectedly, Bai Qingqing’s space had so many cars.
The ability to have a space is really great. I wonder how much usable resources she still has.
Bai Qingqing pulled open the door of the off-road vehicle and sat in the passenger seat. She asked, “Who wants to drive?”
A young man named Xu Yang eagerly stepped forward and said, “I’ll do it, Miss Bai. I’m very good at driving.”
Bai Qingqing tossed him the car keys and looked through the window at Captain Zhao Lei. She said, “Please take me to the Jingzhou Base first.”
Zhao Lei replied, “Miss Bai, our leader wants to bring you back to the Snowfield Base when we see you.”
Bai Qingqing smiled and looked at him. “I don’t think you would want to be my enemy.”
Zhao Lei, as a fifth-level esper of the elite team, was the highest-ranking person in the group. However, he still couldn’t compare to Bai Qingqing.
In the post-apocalyptic world, there were very few humans who could upgrade as fast as the Thunder Team, so those men were all top-tier powerhouses in the apocalypse.
Bai Qingqing had a restrained aura and a delicate and charming appearance. After witnessing her control over a large number of mutated plants and animals, the team members were astounded and didn’t dare to underestimate this young and beautiful girl.
With a gentle smile on her delicate face, Bai Qingqing politely said, “It will take about seven days to reach the Jingzhou Base from here. I know that the situation in the apocalypse is severe, and communication between bases is almost non-existent. It will be enough if you can drop me off near the Jingzhou Base.”
“If you complete this escort mission, I can provide you with some supplies.”
Zhao Lei quickly made a decision. They couldn’t forcefully take Bai Qingqing with them, and they couldn’t harm the leader’s woman. They could only carry out the new mission.
Moreover, the elite team had no choice but to enter the forest. Since Bai Qingqing had resources, it was advantageous for them to take her to the Jingzhou Base without causing harm.
The military vehicle and the off-road vehicle started at the same time, quickly speeding away, leaving the forest with swirling white mist behind.
Bai Qingqing looked out through the bulletproof glass window at the desolate wild fields and mountains. The earth was a black scorched land, and there were hardly any green plants visible, indicating how harsh the environment was.
Her brows furrowed, but she knew she was getting closer. As long as she completed the mission, she could leave this world.
…
Jingzhou Base.
Several high-ranking personnel were seated in the conference room, and a young man sat in the leader’s position with a handsome face and a cold expression, listening to the reports from his subordinates.
“After the Southwest Base and the Central Base were destroyed by a zombie tide, many survivors fled to our Jingzhou area. The base is overcrowded, and we can only accept a few thousand more people at most.”
“The number of zombies outside the isolation Zone 3 is increasing. I suggest reinforcing the electric grid.”
“Leader, the esper who went on an external mission has sent back news that zombie activities near the Jingzhou Base are becoming more frequent, and it is highly likely that a zombie tide will occur in the near future.”
The man frowned, staring at the subordinates who delivered the reports and asked, “Is there any other news?”
“No, there isn’t.”
The man clasped his hands together, his young face calm and solemn as he said, “Announce it, prepare for the resistance against the zombie tide.”
“Isn’t that too hasty?” someone said. “The defence capability of the Jingzhou Base’s outer walls is strong. Even if a zombie tide breaks out, it will be useless.”
The man’s gaze swept over them like a sharp knife, his imposing aura making everyone bow their heads and dare not speak. He coldly said, “Prepare now. There will be a zombie tide in three days.”
“So soon?” The people were shocked.
The man’s voice was cold and stern. “Hurry and go!”
“Yes, Leader.” The people hurriedly received their orders and went to fortify the defences.
This was the largest human survivor base, with experts in virus research and abundant new energy resources. If the Jingzhou Base was breached by a zombie tide, humanity would truly be finished.
The office door slammed shut, and the young man sitting in the main position stood up. He walked through the corridor, turned a few corners, and pushed open a room door.
“Brother Fu.”
In a sleek and futuristic pure white room, a man sat up from an experimental table. With distinct joints, he leisurely buttoned up his loosened shirt and asked, “How is the progress?”
Xiao Yang glanced at the laboratory technician holding various reagents. Six months ago, Fu Chen woke up and unexpectedly engaged in reckless behaviour by personally conducting drug experiments.
Initially, everyone advised Fu Chen that there was no need for him to sacrifice himself. The laboratory could find ordinary people or espers willing to sacrifice themselves for the future of humanity in exchange for equal benefits.
Fu Chen did not agree and insisted on personally conducting the drug experiments.
The side effects of various drugs were enormous, and espers, despite being different from monsters, still had mortal bodies. After one particular drug experiment, Fu Chen remained unconscious for three days, and the researchers almost thought he was dead.
When Fu Chen woke up from his coma, he didn’t show any trace of fear. Instead, he grabbed Xiao Yang’s hand and asked, “If Qinqin heard the news of my death, what do you think her reaction would be?”
“She considers me as her brother. If she learned that her brother had died, she would definitely be devastated. Even if she is thousands of miles away, she might still come to see me once,” Xiao Yang replied.
Xiao Yang’s eyes instantly turned red, and he felt suffocated in his chest.
Compared to his own feelings for Fu Chen, it was like heaven and earth. Fu Chen held Qinqin dear as a brother and was filled with possessive and passionate love.
News of Fu Chen’s death caused a sensation in the Jingzhou Base. Many people didn’t believe it, but they had no choice but to believe.
Subsequently, news of Fu Chen’s death spread throughout the world.
However… After another six months, where exactly was Qinqin? Did she know that her most beloved brother had died? How could she not come to the Jingzhou Base to see her brother, even if just for a moment?
Did she still harbour hatred towards them, determined to forget them all and never see them again?
“Fu Ge (Brother Fu),” Xiao Yang snapped out of his memories, suppressing the uncomfortable emotions in his heart, and said, “There is a high possibility that the Zombie Emperor will launch a zombie tide on the base in the next few days. I have already arranged for people to fortify the defences.”
Fu Chen made a sound of agreement and said, “You’ve done well.”
Xiao Yang looked at the handsome and pale face of the man, struggling with his words.
Fu Chen’s pitch-black eyes turned towards him. “Speak if you have something to say.”
Xiao Yang felt suppressed in his heart. While human beings possessed inner strength and could bravely face all difficulties, sometimes they could also be fragile, fearful, unable to see tomorrow, and devoid of hope.
The zombie tide would bring destruction to humanity, and humanity was on the brink of extinction.
“Fu Ge, do you think we still have a chance to see her?” Xiao Yang asked.
Fu Chen remained silent for a while, his deep eyes fixed on Xiao Yang, and said, “As long as a person is alive, there will definitely be a day to meet.”
Over the past year, Xiao Yang had matured quite a bit, but in moments when humanity’s survival was at stake, he would still experience uncertain confusion.
Fu Chen patted his shoulder and said, “Li Jin has never given up on the zombie virus origin. I believe he will soon develop a vaccine without side effects. What we need to do now is to defend the base.”
If given another chance, he would be able to kill the Zombie Emperor and help Li Jin obtain the virus origin, leading humanity towards a bright future.
…
The off-road vehicle stopped by the side of a wilderness road, and the setting sun dyed the horizon blood-red. Bai Qingqing sat on the car roof, drinking water while gazing in the distant direction. There was still one day left until they reached the Jingzhou Base.
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