Chapter 649: That’s So Embarrassing
"This sword is made of metal, and you have the Gold Ability. If used properly, it can greatly protect you and your family."
Zhang Yiming glanced imperceptibly at Bai Xiqin, and pushed the bronze sword slightly towards Bai Yifan.
"No need! I think my little fists are quite powerful!"
Bai Yifan declined again.
The sword looked rather shabby, Bai Yifan thought it would be too much trouble to clean it if he took it.
"This is a genuine bronze sword, it used to have great collectible value." Zhang Yiming continued his pitch, "Now, in the hands of a Gold Ability User, its power definitely exceeds its former value."
The bronze sword’s surface bore the insignia of the Sun God Bird, a weapon from ancient times.
Bronze isn’t suited for sword-making due to its lack of hardness, but in the hands of a Gold Ability User, its strength depends on the user.
The copper rust on the bronze sword’s surface consists of minuscule particles, invisible to the naked eye, and if used well, can achieve unexpected effects.
For carbon-based life forms, metals are toxic; some metals benefit the body, but in excess, they cause various mysterious reactions.
And these skills are for Bai Yifan to explore slowly on his own.
"Such a valuable thing, how embarrassing to accept!"
Bai Yifan caught the bronze sword, lightly flicking his finger on it.
The bronze sword emitted a dull sound.
He wasn’t taking it because of its value, but mainly to enhance his strength to protect his family!
"And these are for you as well."
Zhang Yiming handed a backpack directly to Bai Yifan.
The backpack was hefty, even after taking the bronze sword out, it still contained a lot of stuff.
Bai Yifan took a look, spotting many small snacks. The packaging was cute and pink, and there were also small packs of spicy strips, which he quite liked to eat.
"Thanks, Brother Zhang!"
Bai Yifan immediately placed the bronze sword into the backpack, then slung the backpack over his shoulders.
It was heavy, but he didn’t mind.
"Xiao Ming, why do you always give Xiao Fan so many snacks?"
Bai Xiqin looked at Bai Yifan, whose mouth almost reached his ears, and gently shook her head.
It seemed her little brother was quickly being bought over by Zhang Yiming.
"If Xiao Fan can’t finish them, you can help eat some." Zhang Yiming chuckled softly.
The sunlight shone on Zhang Yiming’s face, bright, handsome, and pure.
His pale face didn’t appear too sickly, instead exuding a touch of a bewitching allure.
Clearly a sunny, warm person, yet increasingly captivating. Bewitching yet not sinister, making people feel warmth emanating from him.
"Xiao Fan, secure the bag, I’ll be back to try some."
Leng Yebai shot a chilly glance at Bai Yifan, a bit frustrated.
How many snacks and formula had he stocked up for Bai Yifan, yet these siblings were still so easily tempted?
He only dared to look coldly at Bai Yifan, not daring to look at Bai Xiqin the same way.
"Oh."
Bai Yifan blinked, not perceiving any underlying meaning.
"You’re heading to Sheep Village?"
Zhang Yiming pretended not to notice the coldness on Leng Yebai’s face, his brows slightly furrowing.
The Zombie King there, he knew about it, but...
"Yes, to give Bai Yifan a bit of courage training." Bai Xiqin nodded slightly.
"Just right, I need to head there too, let’s go together!" Zhang Yiming proposed.
"This..." Bai Xiqin hesitated slightly.
With Zhang Yiming’s powerful brain waves in Sheep Village, wouldn’t Li Mucheng find out?
It would defeat the purpose of the training.
"Rest assured, I can restrain myself, he won’t detect me." Zhang Yiming said with a smile, "If you’re still worried, I can hide out of sight; I intended to go there anyway."
"...Alright then!"
Since Zhang Yiming said so, Bai Xiqin had no reason to refute.
"Transportation is limited, appreciate your effort, I’ll try to ride slower, how’s your running pace?"
Leng Yebai lightly pressed the bicycle bell.
Ring-ring~
The bell rang crisply.
"I have my own transportation."
Zhang Yiming raised his finger slightly.
Soon enough, the sounds of motion and heavy zombie breathing resounded around them.
Bai Xiqin and the others weren’t panicked upon hearing the zombie noises, especially with Zhang Yiming standing there.
Everyone instinctively looked towards the source of the sound, immediately stunned.
A suited zombie man carried a flashy motorcycle on his shoulders, his decaying head pushed to the side by the vehicle.
This motorcycle, though not the same as the previous one, belonged to the same series, with minimal differences.
Each step it took created a heavy thud on the ground and left a distinct footprint.
The suited zombie carried the motorcycle step by step towards everyone, then clumsily placed it down.
Due to its joints not bending well, it had to rely on its arm and leg strength, lowering it bit by bit, in a straight-up-and-down manner.
With a crunching sound.
The motorcycle landed, securely pressing down on the suited zombie’s foot.
Judging by the sound, the bone might’ve cracked—no need for X-rays.
The suited zombie didn’t even crease its eyebrows and gradually pulled its foot from underneath the motorcycle.
When the motorcycle was standing, the suited zombie breathed out a stale breath from its decayed lungs.
Its corners of the mouth rose uncontrollably, wildly.
Unbelievably proud and pleased.
Just a smashed foot, yet it perfectly retrieved the Emperor’s motorcycle, quite an accomplishment.
Instead of lingering, the suited zombie’s rotting eyes lingered on the faces of Bai Xiqin and the others for a moment, then slowly turned away.
Its legs wobbled as it walked.
Its foot twisted in an awkward way.
But this wasn’t much to it.
It could absorb crystal cores; a broken bone could be fine by tomorrow.
Plus, it didn’t hurt—cutting off its leg wouldn’t stir any emotional response.
But helping the Emperor today, and seeing an "old friend," the suited zombie seemed to be in a good mood.
Bai Xiqin didn’t miss the slight curving of the suited zombie’s rotting eye sockets.
The suited zombie had changed, more "alive" and emotional.
The past it wouldn’t smile, wouldn’t sigh with relief...
Evolution.
It’s evolving, rapidly evolving.
Zombies following Zhang Yiming seemed more capable of improving their power and evolving more easily.
This might be the benefit of brain waves; the Zombie King could directly convey his thoughts to the blank, thoughtless zombies, executing his commands.
Over time, zombies would become more adept.
Ordinary zombies, by contrast, resembled newborns—ignorant, driven solely by instinct to fill their needs.
Without anyone teaching babies to speak, they’d never learn to talk...
Bai Xiqin shook herself back to reality.
If so, zombies would always exist. They seemed more "perfect" than humans.
Coherence, and communication with their kind.
In her daze, Bai Xiqin found Zhang Yiming already astride the motorcycle.
"Transport is limited, and this motorcycle, freshly acquired, is the only one. Appreciate your effort. I’ll try to ride slower; how’s your pedaling speed?"
Zhang Yiming arched a brow at Leng Yebai.
Leng Yebai remained calm, "I can’t compare to you; I’m carrying Xiao Niu on my back, so I can’t go too fast."
A single dog trying to outdo someone with a wife!
Zhang Yiming: ...