Chapter 715: Spectators at the Scene
In the dim snowy scene, Leng Yebai and Bai Xiqin’s actions looked... mysteriously quirky.
Only they would do this, no one else would "play" with zombies this way.
Not to mention, it looked... quite fun.
"We should go find Song Wenwen!"
After making zombies fly for the Nth time, Bai Xiqin finally decided to give up.
She directly trapped the zombie in ice and snow, then turned back towards the safety base.
The two of them didn’t notice that when they turned to leave, the hideous-looking zombie suddenly became quiet.
It didn’t make any growling sound, nor did it struggle to get out of the ice and snow.
Amidst the dim shadows of the trees, a young man in a down jacket walked out.
"Got it."
Zhang Yiming looked at the distant backs with a smile, the corners of his mouth curving upward irresistibly.
The zombie trapped in the ice and snow remained motionless, allowing Zhang Yiming to melt the ice and snow beside it.
It looked down at the ground, occasionally shivering slightly.
As if there was a monstrous beast beside it.
Zhang Yiming didn’t stay long, he turned and left the vicinity of the Yunhua Safety Base.
In the snow, a zombie began to follow him step by step.
This was an ordinary zombie, just like any other zombie, mindless, chasing the scent of flesh and blood aimlessly.
Its body was ragged, and an X-ray would show, like most zombies, its bones were fractured in many places.
The only difference was that it wore a pair of brand-new shoes and a pair of cotton gloves on its hands.
The zombie’s eyes were vacant, merely following the figure ahead, devoid of any color.
Unseen to the naked eye, a crystal core was stuffed inside the cotton gloves, pressing tightly against the decayed fingers.
Invisible brain waves were acting on it, with the crystal core inside the glove releasing a bit of energy imperceptibly.
Under the powerful drive of the brain waves, even the ordinary zombie began to absorb the crystal core bit by bit.
Approaching Sheep Village, the crystal core in the glove had already dimmed significantly.
This was the horror of the Zombie Emperor.
Not only could he control zombies, but he could effortlessly guide ordinary zombies to absorb crystal cores.
No one knows how far the Zombie Emperor’s brain waves can reach, a feat impossible for humans.
As long as he wishes, he can transform an ordinary zombie into a High Rank Zombie in a short time!
Inside the Song Family Villa.
Bai Xiqin mysteriously pulled Xiao Lan Zombie, locking them both inside the room.
She told the Song Family she had thought of a faster way to awaken Xiao Lan Zombie’s consciousness, so they made space for them.
She communicated the matter of great importance to Xiao Lan Zombie using another method.
In a state of separating from "me".
Unexpectedly, before Bai Xiqin had the chance to instruct Xiao Lan Zombie on transmitting brain waves to nearby zombies, Xiao Lan Zombie had already started nodding slowly.
At this moment, Bai Xiqin and Xiao Lan Zombie were practically of one mind, allowing Bai Xiqin to sense the information being conveyed by Xiao Lan Zombie.
The information Xiao Lan Zombie conveyed was that Zhang Yiming was already aware and prepared, so there was no need to worry.
Bai Xiqin removed her fingers from Xiao Lan Zombie’s shoulder, and the sense of detachment returned.
"So cold!"
Bai Xiqin rubbed her fingers, exhaling a puff of cold air.
Her gaze fell on Xiao Lan Zombie’s body.
When communicating with Xiao Lan Zombie via brain waves this time, Bai Xiqin felt an intense coldness.
There was no bloodthirsty rage; it seemed that Xiao Lan Zombie had more perfectly controlled his instincts.
However, the brain waves were overwhelmingly cold.
It was a feeling, merely communicating for a while, that Bai Xiqin, with her Ice Ability, could almost not withstand.
"Strange, why didn’t I feel it the previous times?"
Bai Xiqin looked at Xiao Lan Zombie with a hint of curiosity.
Perhaps since advancing to Third Rank, Xiao Lan Zombie’s rank was higher, and his brain waves were different from before?
Bai Xiqin looked at Xiao Lan Zombie, with a scrutinizing gaze.
Xiao Lan Zombie stared blankly ahead, showing no reaction to Bai Xiqin’s scrutiny.
Like ordinary zombies, indifferent and emotionless.
Bai Xiqin felt something was off but couldn’t pinpoint what it was.
Zhang Yiming already knew the information; everything should be fine on his end. It was better to find that thing quickly and confiscate it.
Bai Xiqin didn’t think much about it, focusing instead on how to steal a small boy.
"Alright, that’s enough for today, I’ll come again when I’m free. Stay obedient, the base hasn’t been peaceful lately."
Bai Xiqin exchanged a few words with Xiao Lan Zombie and then left.
After Bai Xiqin turned away, Xiao Lan Zombie’s lifeless eyes suddenly softened considerably.
"Xiao Niu, come play whenever you have time!"
Song’s mother looked on warmly as Bai Xiqin and Leng Yebai left, unaware of Bai Xiqin’s true intentions.
"Strange, why didn’t she see me off this time? Previously, she would watch me leave from the hall door!"
Bai Xiqin murmured softly.
Like this afternoon when they went to the Song Family Villa, Xiao Lan Zombie was always watching her, even roaring at her, akin to close friends.
Why had it become so quiet now?
"She treats you differently indeed. A Third Rank Zombie has already started recovering memories, Xiao Lan Zombie might be the same!" Leng Yebai remarked.
Zhang Yiming also knew about Xiao Lan Zombie clinging to Bai Xiqin.
Given his experience of becoming a zombie, he understood how cruel it was for zombies to have memories, unless they had a strong mindset.
"Make time to visit her more often! If she regains her memory, she’ll surely become depressed!"
Bai Xiqin’s mind flashed with Song Wenwen’s photo from what she’d seen, very pretty.
In all honesty, Bai Xiqin thought she was prettier than herself.
――
The next day, in the early morning.
The Bai Family had just finished breakfast when they heard a noisy commotion in the base.
"What’s going on outside?"
Since the car window wasn’t closed, Bai Yifan leaned on it, poking his head out to see what was happening outside.
There were hardly any cars or survivors passing by.
He could only hear the noisy sounds coming from the direction of the safety base gate.
"Why do I feel like it’s Old Wang and Old Liu’s voices?"
Elder Bai Zhengxuan had just wiped down the table, put the cloth aside, and directly got off the bus.
Old Wang and Old Liu drove a garbage truck all over the place, and Bai Zhengxuan hadn’t been with them recently, busy upgrading his superpowers in space.
It had snowed heavily for the past few days, and it had been days since he’d seen them.
Who knew where they had gone off to!
Hearing it was Wang and Liu, Bai Yifan and Bai Xiqin exchanged a glance and decisively put on warm clothes and got off!
"Brother Leng, quick! Someone’s arguing with Uncle Wang! Let’s hurry, we might miss the excitement!"
Bai Yifan even called out to Leng Yebai as he turned back.
Leng Yebai’s lips twitched slightly but he quickly put on a thick down jacket, setting down the bowl he was washing, and hurriedly got off.
Before getting off, he also pulled Bai Anhai along.
"Hey! Did he hit someone again? Uncle Wang’s driving skills are something normal people can’t easily dodge!"
Bai Anhai grinned and also got off.
Enjoying the spectacle without minding the trouble!