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Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Chapter 24. (1/2)
Fu Chen, are you a monster?
Bai Qing Qing was completely encased inside the purple vine ball, her condition still unknown. Regardless of whether she was injured, she couldn’t stay inside for more than a day.
If she hadn’t emerged from the vine ball by the time they left the city during the day, he would have no choice but to forcibly break it open.
Fu Chen placed his hand on the vine ball, using his mental abilities to sense it, but he couldn’t penetrate the enclosed space or determine what was inside.
His expression grew colder, his hand clenched into a fist, and he glanced at the unconscious Zhang Zhong not far away, a sinister killing intent flashing in his eyes.
The military vehicle door was carefully opened, and Bai Tian Tian stood outside in the dim moonlight, peering through the crack into the darkness. She spoke softly, “Captain, would you like something to eat?”
Fu Chen coldly uttered a single word: “Get out!”
Bai Tian Tian’s eyes widened in fright, tears welling up. She choked back sobs, feeling wronged and heartbroken, “Captain, I… I was so worried about my sister. It’s all my fault!”
She felt immense guilt for her good intentions backfiring. Who knew that little child would be so wicked, selling her to the auction house and causing everyone to search for her?
Cheng Rui remained seriously injured and unconscious, and even her sister Bai Qing Qing’s fate was unknown.
If it weren’t for her, things wouldn’t have turned out this way. Bai Tian Tian covered her mouth and sobbed, guilt overwhelming her like a tidal wave, making her feel suffocated.
“Captain, I know you’re feeling terrible, but you can’t go without eating…” Before she could finish speaking, Fu Chen suddenly appeared before her, looking down at her coldly, as if she were an ant.
That gaze filled her with terror, freezing her blood under his scrutiny.
Bai Tian Tian knew that since waking up after being drugged, Fu Chen’s attitude towards her had become even colder, his occasional glances filled with hatred.
She couldn’t understand why this was happening, feeling wronged and afraid, and thus lived in constant fear within the team.
At least the others in the team were still kind to her.
But this time, she felt Fu Chen’s undisguised malice, a fear that her neck would be snapped and she would die at any moment.
Bai Tian Tian’s voice caught in her throat, her face pale as she looked at him.
“If you don’t want to die, get lost!” Fu Chen slammed the car door shut.
Bai Tian Tian stumbled backward and fell to the ground, cold sweat beading on her back. Shen Mingxuan, who was observing the situation from outside, saw her and came over to help her up, asking what was wrong.
“What’s wrong? Is the captain refusing to eat?”
The men of the Thunder Squad had a good relationship before the apocalypse, and their numerous near-death experiences had forged a bond of brotherhood. They trusted and obeyed Fu Chen implicitly, never questioning his decisions.
Unless driven to madness, these men wouldn’t dare disobey Fu Chen or fall out with him.
“The captain’s in a bad mood,” Bai Tian Tian said, biting her pale lips. “Mingxuan, do you think my sister will be alright?”
Shen Mingxuan was silent for a second, then scoffed, “How could she not be alright? Don’t worry too much. Think more about yourself. You’re injuring yourself, yet you’re thinking about others.”
Bai Tian Tian’s eyes filled with tears as she blamed herself, “It’s all my fault that everyone got hurt, Brother Mingxuan, I’m sorry.”
The girl’s tearful appearance was so pitiful that it tugged at one’s heartstrings.
This gentle and kind girl was exactly the type Shen Mingxuan defined for himself—a guileless and obedient girl that made him want to protect her.
He reached out and wiped away her tears, saying, “How can I blame you? Don’t think too much. Let’s go, let’s go ahead.”
“Okay.” Bai Tian Tian followed him to the SUV ahead.
Liang Zhiyu and Xiao Yang were discussing their plans to leave the city tomorrow. Seeing Shen Mingxuan and Bai Tian Tian approaching, their fox-like eyes narrowed slightly.
So far, the team has been in trouble twice because of Bai Tian Tian. Perhaps influenced by Bai Qing Qing, Liang Zhiyu, and Xiao Yang had lost their budding feelings for her.
They realized that while Bai Tian Tian’s kindness and innocence were precious and endearing in the apocalypse, they could also be deadly.
Unless they kept Bai Tian Tian by their side, there was no way to prevent her from causing trouble. They were still some distance from their destination, Yaoyang Base, and hoped to reach it safely.
Clearly, Bai Tian Tian had been scolded by Fu Chen when she went to see him; otherwise, she wouldn’t have cried. Xiao Yang harbored a slight resentment towards Bai Tian Tian. He used to think of her as kind, innocent, and very cute.
Furthermore, compared to Bai Qing Qing, he thought Bai Tian Tian was even better. However, he hadn’t expected her to nearly wipe out the team several times, giving her the impression of a troublemaker.
He told himself he shouldn’t think of girls this way, but deep down, he hoped Bai Tian Tian would realize her own problems.
Liang Zhiyu, as the most mature and calm man in the team, remained an observer throughout, maintaining an unexpectedly calm demeanor no matter what happened.
He keenly sensed that the root cause of these recent incidents lay with Bai Tian Tian. It seemed he would have to have Shen Mingxuan keep a close eye on her from now on.
While spatial abilities were rare in the post-apocalyptic world, and all the major bases hoped to have such talent, as they could yield enormous resources during scavenging expeditions,
However, if spatial ability users frequently cause trouble, it would only bring destruction to the ability-user team.
Alarms blared continuously in Wucheng, and a massive explosion rocked Area C, sending chills down everyone’s spines.
Liang Zhiyu, recalling Fu Chen’s description of the strange mutants, adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and instructed Xiao Yang, “Go up and check it out.”
Something major must have happened in Wucheng tonight, so there was no time to worry about the whereabouts of Zhang Zhong, a high-ranking official at the base.
Xiao Yang climbed to the top of a tall building and looked out. He saw Area C engulfed in flames, most of the shantytown reduced to ruins, and the terrified screams of people echoing through the air.
He went down to tell Liang Zhiyu, “Brother Liang, mutated zombies or mutant species have appeared in Area C. The Wucheng military is suppressing them with firepower, and the situation isn’t optimistic.”
Liang Zhiyu glanced at the time and hesitated, “The city gate passage won’t open for another hour.”
Xiao Yang’s face darkened. “We can’t wait any longer. It’ll be difficult to leave if we’re any later.”
At that moment, a cold male voice rang out, “Let’s go now.”
Fu Chen strode out from behind the military vehicle, his expression grim. “Zhang Zhong is still alive. Use him to threaten the soldiers into opening the gate.”
Originally, the team planned to pass through quickly once the passage opened. If they were discovered, they would have to force their way out. Keeping Zhang Zhong alive was an extra layer of insurance.
With Fu Chen’s order, everyone immediately sprang into action, got into the vehicles, and drove towards the city gate.
Only those on missions with superpowers, military personnel, or surviving teams with clearance passes could leave the safe zone by car.
Therefore, the Thunder Squad drove up to the exit checkpoint, and soldiers approached with guns drawn: “Get out for inspection.”
Fu Chen pulled Zhang Zhong out, the dark muzzle of a gun pointed at his head: “If you don’t want your city lord’s brother to die, let us leave.”
Everyone recognized Zhang Zhong’s face. The officer immediately called his comrades over, their expressions wary: “Don’t move! Put him down!”
Fu Chen’s expressionless face was cold: “I’ll count to three, three, two…”
The officer’s mental fortitude was no match for Fu Chen’s. He had no choice but to make way, signaling his soldiers to report the situation.
The exit from the city would take at least 10 minutes. They would feign letting them through first, then intercept them.
The city lord of Wucheng was named Zhang Yu. Last night’s battle at the villa had caused quite a stir in Area A, and then, overnight, something happened at the prison in Area C, with strange mutants appearing. He had to send out a large amount of firepower to suppress the unrest.
His younger brother, Zhang Zhong, possessed the highest-ranking superpower in the entire Wucheng. He had originally intended to send Zhang Zhong with other superpowered individuals to handle the situation in District C, but then he heard from soldiers that several superpowered individuals at the villa had died, and Zhang Zhong’s whereabouts were unknown.
He could only send out another search party, but just before dawn, he received an internal call. Zhang Zhong was severely injured and unconscious, and several unidentified survivors were threatening to kill him to escape Wucheng.
Zhang Yu maintained his position as the city lord of Wucheng entirely because of his high-ranking, superpowered brother’s support. Upon learning that his only brother had been seriously injured, he was enraged.
“Don’t move for now. Let them go, and try to buy some time.”
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