Chapter 648: Serendipitous Encounter
"So, sis, what did you observe? Could it be that I’m really just a useless freeloader?"
Bai Yifan nervously grabbed the back seat of his bike, feeling increasingly uneasy.
Freeloading might sound comfortable, but he also had a dream of becoming stronger!
Like a beautiful girl...
Or a fearless warrior, wouldn’t that be awesome?
"The reason your Superpower rank isn’t improving is that every cell in your body is frantically fighting to absorb the energy you take in. So your brain crystal core doesn’t get enough energy to enhance. It’s not that it will never improve. Once your cells get enough energy, you’ll level up. Then, it’ll be another long wait. But essentially, each cell in your body is like a mini crystal core..."
Bai Xiqin explained her analysis in detail to Bai Yifan.
"...so basically, my Superpower improves really slowly, huh?"
Bai Yifan stared at Bai Xiqin, utterly stunned, his brain turning to mush.
He initially thought he just wasn’t good at English, but now he realized he might not be good at Mandarin either.
He recognized every word his sister said, but together, they were incomprehensible to him.
Also, are his cells independent living entities?
Why are they competing with the body for energy?
"In summary, you’re a very special Gold Ability User. When you use your power to punch, it hurts a lot. In the future, whether it’s Zombies or humans, if they dare provoke you, just wrap your fingers with your Superpower and punch them!" Bai Xiqin said.
"Oh, I get it now."
Bai Yifan clenched his fist, not particularly thrilled.
Because... as the lowest member of the family hierarchy, how could there be chances to punch others?
A hero with no opportunity to showcase his skills.
"Are you thinking there’s no one to punch?"
Bai Xiqin curled her lips into a dangerous smile, harboring a bold plan.
Since her little brother wasn’t a rookie or a weakling, his training could be significantly intensified.
Throwing him into a horde of Zombies might be just a small task.
Or, maybe let him fight against a High Rank Zombie?
"Indeed, there’s no one to punch. My little fists are only good for eating braised pork!"
Bai Yifan pretended to look regretful, secretly rejoicing.
Even his sister acknowledged he was a hidden Special Ability User. Though he hadn’t yet realized the full extent of his power, he felt quite pleased.
He didn’t notice his sister’s expression was rather "ferocious."
"Great, let’s head in that direction!"
Bai Xiqin patted Leng Yebai’s back and pointed in a direction.
It was toward Sheep Village.
There resided a Zombie King, Li Mucheng.
He had turned everyone in the village into Zombies and captured humans for breeding.
Since there’s nothing better to do, why not let Bai Yifan train a bit?
Anyway, they already held grudges with Zombie King Li Mucheng. If they didn’t seek him out today, he’d come for them tomorrow.
Bai Xiqin and Leng Yebai were already Fifth Rank Superpower Users. As long as they’re careful, they had a good chance.
At some point, a round, white pearl appeared in Bai Xiqin’s hand. Even under direct sunlight, it emitted a faint glow that was hard to see with the naked eye.
Humans have never conquered the ocean, and the deep sea remains unexplored, with places humans can’t reach.
Now, most technologies are almost paralyzed, and humanity can hardly protect itself, let alone explore the sea.
The pearl in Bai Xiqin’s hand was acquired from Li Mucheng.
The mutations in the sea were far more exciting than those on land.
"Sis, why are we heading that way?"
Bai Yifan asked, not immediately catching on. Sheep Village was in that direction.
Even if he knew, he’d never guess his sister would be "crazy" enough to do this.
Sending him, a First Rank nobody, to challenge a Zombie King?
"I’m finding you an opponent to duel with, to make you fully aware of your strength. I’m sure there’s a surprise waiting for you." Bai Xiqin said.
Sometimes, you have to push Bai Yifan to see how strong his hidden potential really is.
"Can I ask what level this so-called opponent is?"
Bai Yifan suddenly had a bad feeling.
His ideal opponent and his sister’s idea of an opponent were completely different concepts.
In his eyes, a strong opponent might just be a regular Zombie.
While in his sister’s eyes, the lowest level opponent is probably a Zombie King!
"Just an ordinary Zombie," Bai Xiqin said.
"Are you sure?" Bai Yifan didn’t believe it.
"Absolutely certain," Bai Xiqin affirmed.
"Then swear, if you’re lying, let me die without a grave!" Bai Yifan still didn’t believe it.
Bai Xiqin: "...it’s just an ordinary Zombie King."
Bai Yifan immediately let go of the bike’s back seat, ready to make his escape.
Are you kidding me? Could a Zombie King even be his opponent?
But as soon as he let go, Bai Yifan continued to glide along with the bike.
His beloved sister had Control Ability.
Bai Yifan looked up speechlessly, thinking he should’ve eaten more breakfast to avoid missing out later!
"Sis, can we switch to a different Zombie King? Maybe Brother Zhang or Fan Tangtang? If not, I could even take on Old Tao!" Bai Yifan said with a cheeky grin.
"Can you beat them?" Bai Xiqin asked, looking at Bai Yifan sideways.
Those Zombie Kings are much tougher than Li Mucheng. Bai Yifan thought he could handle familiar Zombie Kings more easily!
"I think I can!" Bai Yifan replied.
If he can’t, he’d cry until they admit defeat!
In this, he felt quite confident.
"Xiao Fan, who are you going to fight?"
Zhang Yiming’s voice came from ahead.
He stood in the middle of the road, wearing a gray and white sporty outfit, carrying a big backpack.
Leng Yebai glanced at Zhang Yiming, unwilling to stop, even considering rolling him over.
But with Xiao Niu seated behind him, he had to brake.
"Brother Zhang? You’re here just in time!"
When Bai Yifan saw Zhang Yiming, he suddenly felt saved.
By now, Bai Xiqin had withdrawn her Control Power, and Bai Yifan quickly waved energetically at Zhang Yiming, skating over to his side.
"What’s wrong? You’re so happy to see me?"
Zhang Yiming smiled, taking off his backpack and unzipping it.
"Nothing, really. By the way, Brother Zhang, what brings you here?"
Bai Yifan shrugged, not daring to rat out his sister.
"I have some matters elsewhere and just happened to run into you here. It’s dangerous out here, and a First Rank Superpower User like you shouldn’t be running around. Here, take this for self-defense."
Zhang Yiming took out a bronze sword from his backpack and handed it to Bai Yifan. It was the very sword confiscated from Ming City Safety Base by the suit-wearing Zombie.
The bronze sword looked rather worn under the sunlight, hardly resembling a magical weapon.
Especially Zhang Yiming’s comment, "as a First Rank Superpower User, it’s truly dangerous," felt a bit piercing.
"Brother Zhang, how can I take your weapon? I’m actually quite capable, just discovered a hidden skill, and I was about to go train!"
Bai Yifan politely declined the seemingly unremarkable bronze sword.