Chapter 654: This Concerns the Emperor’s Dignity!
"Xiao Fan, what do you think?"
Zhang Yiming looked at the Zombie King Li Mucheng before him, who wore a face of piety, without much expression, instead speaking to Bai Yifan.
This was Bai Yifan’s opponent, so naturally, Bai Yifan’s opinion needed to be sought.
He could command followers whenever he wanted, and to have a very powerful one might just require a little more effort.
Having an additional Zombie King as a subordinate might be too rare for other zombies, but for him, it was nothing special.
How many Zombie King subordinates he had depended on how many Zombie Kings existed in this world.
Moreover, Zombie King Li Mucheng had previously offended the Bai Family.
In general, such zombies should not be allowed to survive, and he certainly would not permit such a zombie to live.
Neither he nor his future self had ever hesitated to pit and kill zombies on more than one occasion.
"Well, let’s still consult Brother Zhang!" Bai Yifan scratched his head, suddenly reminded of those two young sibling survivors in the village, "I just don’t know if he’s truly sincere. If Brother Zhang is confident, having one more subordinate wouldn’t be bad."
Bai Yifan knew that zombies relied on brainwaves, and among zombies, the concept of betrayal did not exist.
If Brother Zhang could perfectly control the Zombie King, just like controlling an ordinary zombie, and ensure he wouldn’t harm others, then having one more capable follower wouldn’t be an issue.
In this way, those in the village surviving by relying on zombies would have a buffer period and could gradually live on.
Bai Yifan wasn’t someone who insisted on exterminating zombies completely, especially after realizing there were zombies like Brother Zhang and Fan Tangtang in the world; his mindset underwent a radical change.
"Alright, since that’s the case, you can stay for now!"
Zhang Yiming nodded lightly, his fingers twitching slightly, signaling Zombie King Li Mucheng to rise.
The implication of letting him stay was simply that he would not be killed at that moment.
Zhang Yiming never slaughtered indiscriminately in front of Bai Xiqin; after they left, what needed to be done would still be done.
He could not tolerate the slightest intolerance in his eyes.
Although Zhang Yiming appeared to be ready to let Zombie King Li Mucheng go, Zombie King Li Mucheng trembled violently.
He could feel it.
The emperor did not truly intend to take him as a subordinate.
Zombies’ brainwaves never lie.
He knew that once these few humans left, the emperor would undoubtedly dig out the crystal core from his brain.
Without a hint of mercy.
Even so, Zombie King Li Mucheng dared not say another word and could only stand tremblingly to one side, awaiting his fate.
Accepting the fate given by the emperor, he could only accept.
He had no ability to resist, nor would he ever harbor the capacity to rebel against the emperor.
The emperor was the emperor, the supreme being.
When Zombie King Li Mucheng sensed Zhang Yiming’s brainwaves, he had already acknowledged Zhang Yiming as the emperor.
Zombies, unlike humans, looked hideous, but once they recognized an emperor, betrayal was never an option.
Brainwaves would never forget who the true emperor was!
Zombies’ brainwaves only idolize the strong!
"Xiao Fan, you did well this time!"
Bai Xiqin had no strong opinions on Zhang Yiming having Zombie King Li Mucheng as a subordinate, making no comment.
Just smiled and chatted with Bai Yifan.
After all, they had already become enemies with Zombie King Li Mucheng, and if he did not die, becoming Zhang Yiming’s subordinate was the next best thing.
Also considered decent combat power.
"Heh heh heh, just average."
Bai Yifan grinned somewhat impishly, gleefully holding the bronze sword, standing with a straight back and looking immensely smug.
"Since you’re so powerful, you can’t just hide behind others anymore and let them do the heavy lifting," Bai Xiqin decisively added.
Bai Yifan: "...Actually, I’m not that strong, thanks to this bronze sword."
"Haven’t you ever tested the strength of your own fist?" Bai Xiqin suddenly frowned, realizing a serious matter.
Bai Yifan initially fought against Zombie King Li Mucheng holding the bronze sword and didn’t use his fist, meaning they hadn’t seen the power of Bai Yifan’s punch.
Bai Xiqin was quite eager to see the impact of Bai Yifan’s punch.
"Well, how about we discuss you surrendering a little later?"
Bai Yifan looked at the trembling Zombie King Li Mucheng beside him, setting the bronze sword aside and clenching his fingers.
The joints in his fingers creaked audibly.
Zombie King Li Mucheng: ...
He had never seen such shameless people.
He had surrendered!
And wasn’t even sure if he could survive under the emperor’s hand after surrendering, yet this person still wanted to take advantage of him?
He was a zombie doomed to die!
Didn’t this person have any humanity?
"...I have no sensation, no matter how strong your fist is, I can’t feel it," Zombie King Li Mucheng weakly said.
"Even a tiger that falls to the plains is mocked!"
Endured.
"That’s really a pity. If only a zombie had sensation, I could actually use them as a punching bag to experience the power of my fists!"
Bai Yifan muttered to himself, lowering his head.
Leng Yebai and Bai Xiqin silently looked at Zhang Yiming.
Zhang Yiming: ...
"Ahem—it’s getting late, shall we head back?" Zhang Yiming suggested.
"Thank you for your hard work!"
Bai Xiqin solemnly nodded towards Zhang Yiming.
"Xiao Fan wouldn’t really beat you to death."
Leng Yebai also displayed a "friendly" expression.
If one were to overlook the wildly upturned corners of Leng Yebai’s mouth, his voice was rather convincing.
"Brother Zhang, I heard you’re quite skilled? How about... examining the extent of my strength?"
Bai Yifan blinked innocently, wearing an expression as innocent as his older sister’s always appeared.
Zombie King Li Mucheng silently stepped back, trembling even more.
An hour ago, he was still the fearsome Zombie King, and now, he was just a little zombie sidekick trying hard to follow the emperor.
Now, he was a zombie sidekick in awe of the Superpower User.
Just from the emperor’s brainwaves, he knew how abnormal the emperor was, and yet the youth before him dared to challenge the emperor?
The most astonishing thing was that he didn’t sense any aggressive emotion radiating from the emperor.
Was it just a hint of helplessness?
Zombie King Li Mucheng didn’t understand.
Totally didn’t understand.
This was the emperor, the one who could make him perish on the spot with a mere thought.
Yet, was so... easygoing?
But the biting cold pressure from the emperor could nearly freeze a zombie, what’s easygoing about that?
Zombie King Li Mucheng’s eyes were filled with confusion...
Yet Zombie King Li Mucheng felt that even if the emperor was lenient with the humans in front of him, he wouldn’t allow Bai Yifan to beat him up.
This concerned the emperor’s dignity.
"Just one hit."
Zhang Yiming rubbed his temples with reluctance, showing no anger, rather stepping towards Bai Yifan by two steps.
Faint unspeakable unfairness?
Zombie King Li Mucheng: ...
He must have had a vision problem, because he felt the emperor was incredibly majestic?
Zombie King Li Mucheng secretly raised his head to look at Zhang Yiming, suddenly coming up with a bold idea.
The emperor seemed unexpectedly easy to talk to; maybe the emperor wouldn’t actually kill him later?
Maybe he really intended to take him as a subordinate, and the killing intent emitted just now was merely... a facade?
The incredibly dignified emperor was actually a sunny, cheerful youth, who was gentle with others, and... quite approachable?