Yun Zhi Yue remained silent. Shen Xingchuan's expression was grim, his heart aching as he wrapped her in his embrace. What was the difference between this and being imprisoned?
Perhaps the pressure was too low; for the next while, Wen Yu focused on driving, and no one spoke.
According to the Ability User who had previously encountered the Zombie, this particular Zombie seemed to linger around a specific base and would attack anyone who entered its territory. However, it didn’t pursue them too aggressively, allowing them to escape.
That base had once been a research institute years ago, but the specifics of its research were untraceable. Upon returning, the group analyzed that the Zombie was likely guarding something, which explained why it hadn’t chased them down.
This was why Yun Zhi Yue insisted on coming along. Although she hadn’t seen anything directly, she felt a vague connection due to her bond with World Will. There was an inkling that after reaching Eighth Level, Zombies had undergone some changes. She wanted to see what was happening and adapt accordingly.
In this nearby area, there were hardly any Zombies left; the convoy moved quickly and reached the abandoned research institute in less than two hours. The building was in a state of disrepair, and entering posed significant risks—any sudden movement could trigger a collapse and bury them inside.
The three teams decided to send a small squad inside first to scout. The question was: who would volunteer as the vanguard?
In the end, they resorted to drawing lots to select someone to enter, which was the least confrontational way to proceed. However, Shen Xingchuan’s team seemed to be exceptionally unlucky; aside from Feng Ling, everyone else drew lots to go in. In total, four members from Shen Xingchuan’s team and one from Wei Shiren’s team were chosen—what kind of bizarre odds were these?
Feng Ling glared at Ling Xue. “Did you cheat with your Psychic Ability? Otherwise, how could our team be so unfortunate?”
Ling Xue replied calmly, “If I were cheating, you would have drawn lots too. Don’t blame others for your bad luck; just stop hesitating—are we going in or not?”
Feng Ling’s expression changed slightly as she glanced at Yun Zhi Yue. With a serious face, she said, “Captain, I can’t guarantee Miss Yun’s safety if I go in alone.”
Shen Xingchuan looked at Yin Liangchen.
Yin Liangchen smirked playfully. “With a Level Seven Crystal Core at stake, she won’t come to harm before I die.”
Yun Zhi Yue quickly interjected, “I don’t need protection!”
“Deal.” Shen Xingchuan agreed decisively and pushed Yun Zhi Yue into Yin Liangchen’s group as they entered the building.
Yun Zhi Yue shot Yin Liangchen a sidelong glance; he was truly cunning, knowing that Shen Xingchuan cared for her and taking advantage of it.
Yin Liangchen clutched his heart dramatically. “Yun Zhi Yue, you’re with Shen Xingchuan now; look at how your eyes are sparkling! You weren’t like this before—I’m heartbroken.”
Yun Zhi Yue retorted dismissively, “Enough already! Aside from that face of yours, everything else about you is meaningless to me. Spare me your theatrics; it’s hard to watch.”
Shen Xingchuan couldn't hold his head up; I was still stronger than him.
Yun Zhi Yue scoffed, "He has something more appealing than his looks. Don't get too cocky."
Hearing this, Feng Ling's face turned crimson for some reason. "Miss Yun, your words are a bit too forward. I haven't even been married yet; please don't say such... wolfish things."
"Wolfish things?" Yun Zhi Yue was taken aback, then looked at Feng Ling with a strange expression, scanning him from head to toe. "You’re quite the flirt. I was talking about Shen Xingchuan's personality. What are you thinking about? Hahaha, just go date someone already; you’re past your teenage years."
As the two continued their banter, Feng Ling's expression suddenly changed. He quickly lunged at Yun Zhi Yue to dodge a bullet that whizzed past.
"Ling Xue, are you out of your mind?"
The psychic ability restrained Feng Ling's movements, and Ling Xue's face turned cold. "Get Yun Zhi Yue!"
At that moment, everyone sprang into action. Yin Liangchen unleashed his ice-type ability with full force. "I never expected you to disregard the bigger picture just for Yun Zhi Yue. After all, you are a woman; your thoughts only revolve around your own affairs."
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