Chapter 710: Song Wenwen’s Talent
"Even if the Zombie Emperor can unleash a zombie tide, and even if there’s a way to counter him, the endless zombie attacks on Superpower Users might not be countered with absolute certainty. What exactly is this foolproof plan you’re referring to?"
The Base Commander still harbored some doubts about what Xiao Li and Captain Fang were saying.
With their confident demeanor, the Base Commander found something odd about them.
"Base Commander Leng, you don’t need to worry about that. Once we confirm the Zombie Emperor’s exact location, your task will be to coordinate the Superpower Users. It’s not just you working with us; other Base Commanders are involved too, so there’s no need for you to stress over it."
Xiao Li still didn’t reveal what the foolproof assurance was.
For them, this was the highest secret, only to be disclosed when the operation commenced.
"We’ll notify you about the specific time and method later. For now, please prepare a villa with good privacy and ample space, as we’ll settle a few people here. Once the operation begins, you’ll understand."
Xiao Li spoke in a gentle manner, his eyes unwavering, reflecting his firm belief in the plan’s flawless execution.
"There are too many zombies in this world. If—just if—a High Rank Zombie King were on our side, wouldn’t peace be restored quickly?"
Bai Xiqin said seemingly unintentionally, observing the others for their reactions.
"Heh heh."
Xiao Li and Captain Fang chuckled aloud, even the stoic Captain Fang had a smirk on his face.
It was as if they’d heard an amusing joke.
"Zombies are zombies. Even a Zombie King with high-level command authority is still a zombie! A zombie’s instincts can’t be controlled; they’re monsters, not humans. Even if a Zombie King wanted to side with us, humans would never ally with zombies."
Captain Fang stated this with utmost seriousness, righteous and resolute.
Even if humans were the weaker side and temporarily needed an alliance with a Zombie King, once stabilized, they would still aim to eradicate the zombies.
He couldn’t allow such monstrous violence to linger by humanity’s side.
After hearing Captain Fang’s words, Bai Xiqin fell silent to avoid suspicion.
"Everything that needed saying has been said, and it’s all happening in a few days. When the time comes, Base Commander, just coordinate with our operation."
Captain Fang stood up from his chair, waved his hand, and was about to leave.
Xiao Li followed right behind, also heading out.
"Base Commander, why are you standing there? Which villa are we staying in?"
Xiao Li turned back to look at the Base Commander, who was still standing in a daze.
"I’ll take you there."
The Base Commander exhaled slowly, glanced at Bai Xiqin, and then left.
His mind was racing.
He couldn’t understand why these two seemed so confident. Just hope they wouldn’t drive the Zombie Emperor completely mad; otherwise, human civilization might regress once more.
After they left, Bai Xiqin released the Water Python from her space.
"Master, Master, is there a task for me?"
The small snake, a pure white jade color, coiled up in Bai Xiqin’s palm, its head wobbling excitedly.
Another day to work for the master, how delightful~
"Follow the two who are with the Base Commander and eavesdrop on their plan!"
Bai Xiqin whispered a few instructions to the Water Python.
Bai Xiqin was quite interested in their so-called foolproof assurance.
"Got it!"
The Water Python responded crisply and then vanished into a streak of white light.
"Xiao Niu, why are you so concerned about that guy?"
Leng Yebai watched Bai Xiqin’s maneuvers from the side, his voice echoing faintly.
Someone was a bit jealous.
"Don’t worry. If you were the Zombie Emperor and were besieged, I’d do the same for you!"
Bai Xiqin gave Leng Yebai a hearty pat on the shoulder, indicating she wouldn’t play favorites.
Leng Yebai: ...
If he were the Zombie Emperor, the first bite would go to Zhang Yiming.
...
In the Song family villa.
"Xiao Niu, Xiao Leng, you’re here! Come sit on the sofa and take a break! Song Ning is cooking, and dinner will be ready soon!"
The door was opened by Song’s mother, who beamed like a flower upon seeing Bai Xiqin and Leng Yebai standing outside.
With Bai Xiqin’s help, Song Wenwen had become capable of independently absorbing crystal cores, no longer quietly growling at the sight of flesh and blood.
She seemed to have regained a slight sense of consciousness.
Though her past memories hadn’t returned and she couldn’t speak, she recognized people, knew the Song Family treated her well, and no longer went into sudden rages.
Sometimes, when Song’s mother cleaned, Song Wenwen even knew to stand aside to give her space.
Like a child who couldn’t speak, her intelligence displayed small progress.
"We’re here to see Wenwen."
Bai Xiqin said with a smile, and as she spoke, she noticed Song Wenwen standing behind Song’s mother.
The first time she saw Song Wenwen was in the Zombie Village.
Back then, Song Wenwen’s face was all decayed flesh, with no energy fluctuations, appearing to be just another ordinary zombie.
Now, the decay seemed less, without the intense stench of rot, dressed in a thick blue down jacket, looking quite clean.
Particularly, the superpower energies emanating from her were surging.
Bai Xiqin could clearly sense that Song Wenwen was now on the verge of becoming a Second Rank zombie.
From an ordinary zombie, in a mere month, she rapidly approached the capability of a Second Rank zombie.
She was on the cusp of achieving Third Rank zombie status.
This innate gift was indeed unparalleled.
Zombies weren’t like human Superpower Users; they lacked consciousness. To transform from an ordinary zombie to a High Rank zombie needed a long time.
Even with Bai Xiqin’s aid, Song Wenwen’s progress seemed exceedingly swift.
"Hoo hoo――"
Song Wenwen’s throat emitted the unique hoarse sound of zombies, her rotten eyes fixated on Bai Xiqin.
Her decaying lips slightly curled.
She appeared to be quite happy.
Only when Bai Xiqin was present did Song’s mother witness this faint smile on Song Wenwen’s face.
"Have you been absorbing the crystal cores diligently these days?"
Bai Xiqin was happy to see Xiao Lan Zombie too, as she could sense friendliness from it.
She could feel the friendliness from the zombie when Zhang Yiming wasn’t around to interfere.
"Hoo hoo――"
Xiao Lan Zombie took two slow steps towards Bai Xiqin, nodding her decayed head under the watchful eyes of the Song family.
"Wenwen, would you like some beef? Dad’s bringing some back when he returns today. How about having some beef?"
Song’s mother, seeing Song Wenwen nod, quickly took Song Wenwen’s arm and added another sentence.
Song Wenwen rarely gave such direct responses.
Xiao Lan Zombie seemed not to hear Song’s mother, giving no reaction.
Song’s mother discreetly tugged Bai Xiqin’s arm.
"Wenwen, want to eat beef? How about having it fully cooked?"
Bai Xiqin understood and immediately asked the Xiao Lan Zombie.
It seemed fond of Bai Xiqin, enjoying interaction with her.
Xiao Lan Zombie’s gaze stayed on Bai Xiqin’s face, and upon hearing her, it quickly responded.
Under everyone’s gaze, Xiao Lan Zombie slowly nodded once more.