Chapter 718: I Can Help You Here
Looking into Fang Yuanyuan’s determined eyes, Bai Xiqin’s gaze flickered.
It seemed she understood something.
However, Bai Xiqin wasn’t planning to reveal Zhang Yiming’s whereabouts to Fang Yuanyuan.
A single mishap, and the entire Shanghai would be gone.
"Let’s take you back!"
Bai Xiqin glanced at Fang Yuanyuan’s leg, her clothes stained with blood. The bleeding had stopped, but inside, it hadn’t fully healed yet.
"Is he your boyfriend?"
It was only then that Fang Yuanyuan noticed Leng Yebai beside Bai Xiqin, a hint of amazement flashing in her eyes.
His features were sharp, handsome yet steady.
Fang Yuanyuan could even feel the chill emanating from Leng Yebai, his superpower aura making her somewhat anxious.
This person’s superpower was at least at the Fourth Rank or above!
Had Leng Yebai not heard Zhang Yiming’s name, perhaps his energy fluctuations wouldn’t have been so evident.
"Hmm."
Bai Xiqin nodded with a smile, her ears slightly red.
At the moment Bai Xiqin nodded, Fang Yuanyuan could feel a significant reduction in the oppressive energy from the man in front of her, and the terrifying energy fluctuations also calmed down.
Just as Bai Xiqin was about to help Fang Yuanyuan up, a sudden exclamation was heard.
"Miss Fang! How did you get injured!"
This voice was somewhat familiar.
When Bai Xiqin turned around, it was Xiao Li from the Human Survivor Alliance, jogging over with a worried expression on his face.
Whether the concern was genuine or fake, he certainly played the part well.
Behind him, Secretary Fang walked with a straight posture, his expression indifferent, exuding a faint aura of authority.
As if he was merely taking a stroll.
"Oh my! So much blood!" Xiao Li half-squatted on the ground, suddenly glaring harshly at Bai Xiqin and Leng Yebai. "Did you two hurt Miss Fang?"
A terrifying pressure, along with energy fluctuations, fell upon Bai Xiqin and Leng Yebai.
Bai Xiqin instinctively frowned.
Leng Yebai, with a cold expression, stood pointedly in front of Bai Xiqin, exuding a terrifying energy fluctuation of his own.
Leng Yebai’s energy fluctuations unleashed a small superpower storm, landing unceremoniously on Xiao Li.
"Xiao Li, these are my classmates and her friend, don’t be rude!"
It was only then that Fang Yuanyuan spoke, unhurriedly, her tone light, with no hint of accusation.
"So they are friends of Miss Fang, sorry for my rashness!"
Xiao Li quickly withdrew his oppressive aura, nodding apologetically to Leng Yebai.
Yet Leng Yebai did not retract his own aura.
Xiao Li didn’t expect that even after backing down, someone would dare to confront him like this.
He was a Sixth Rank Superpower User!
Even if Leng Yebai was just a Fifth Rank Superpower User, his oppressive aura was no less than Xiao Li’s.
Unprepared, Xiao Li stumbled, his half-squat turning into kneeling on both knees.
"Y-you... that was a joke earlier, but Miss Fang’s injury is more pressing now!"
A flash of malevolence flickered in Xiao Li’s eyes, quickly turning gentle again.
He was merely the son of a tiny base commander, daring to offend him!
Heh, as soon as it’s confirmed the Zombie Emperor is nearby, they’ll agree to drop that thing, and everyone here will be buried with the Zombie Emperor!
As someone destined to die, Xiao Li paid him no mind.
Now, being just beneath one and above the rest, he only needed to please Secretary Fang.
He naturally knew that Leng Yebai and Bai Xiqin wouldn’t harm Fang Yuanyuan, but with Secretary Fang present, he had to put on a show.
"Yuanyuan, what happened?"
After the display of power between Xiao Li and Leng Yebai, Secretary Fang finally reached the group, taking his time.
With Xiao Li’s support, Fang Yuanyuan, using one leg to balance herself, managed to stand up.
"...It was just a misunderstanding, it’s been resolved now."
Fang Yuanyuan pressed her thin lips together, not directly complaining.
"Let’s go back then."
Secretary Fang glanced at Leng Yebai and Bai Xiqin, said nothing, and turned to leave.
It wasn’t that he was broad-minded, unwilling to pursue who injured Fang Yuanyuan; he couldn’t be bothered.
To him, Fang Yuanyuan was just a daughter. Had she not been a Third Rank Superpower User with some utility, he wouldn’t have even acknowledged her!
Secretary Fang was a narrow-minded man who always exacted revenge.
Fang Yuanyuan’s injury to him was not a grudge, just trivial.
Currently, the most important task wasn’t these petty squabbles, but to find evidence of the Zombie Emperor’s presence here and become a hero to the world.
"Xiao Niu, which villa are you staying in? I’ll come find you when my injuries heal."
Fang Yuanyuan looked up at Bai Xiqin, her stunning face adorned with a gentle smile, beautiful and kind.
"A large bus at the very end of the residential area."
Bai Xiqin replied honestly.
"Hmm, we live in the villa area. Once I absorb a few more crystal cores today, my injuries might heal by tomorrow, and I’ll come play with you tomorrow!"
Fang Yuanyuan’s eyes curved in genuine happiness this time.
While attending university in S City, she and her mother only lived in a forty-square-meter rental, living very frugally.
Bai Xiqin’s father was a lawyer, their home spacious and bright, with daily expenses far exceeding her own.
Bai Xiqin would always wear pretty clothes, each almost equal to half her month’s rent, fueling silent envy.
The most heartbreaking was the class president, gentle to the bone, always actively speaking to her every day.
As an observer, she watched Zhang Yiming every day, naturally noticing his daily gazes towards Bai Xiqin.
In the past, it didn’t matter, as their family background was inferior.
But now, she was the daughter of the Human Survivor Alliance’s Commander, and Bai Xiqin was merely with a possible Fourth Rank Superpower User because of her looks.
Heh, traded beauty for benefits!
This gave her a sense of satisfaction and triumph.
Regrettably, she couldn’t yet broadcast her father’s position as the Human Survivor Alliance’s Commander; otherwise, she would’ve proudly told Bai Xiqin immediately.
Fang Yuanyuan didn’t know that Bai Xiqin and Leng Yebai were already aware of Secretary Fang’s identity, receiving the news without any emotional stir.
"Sure, but I might not be around tomorrow; I’ll be out scavenging for supplies."
Bai Xiqin said tactfully.
After all, they were classmates, and Bai Xiqin still held a slight sentiment toward that fact.
However, she sensed the arrogance in Fang Yuanyuan’s words and didn’t want further interaction.
"That’s too strenuous, take a break when you’re tired. If it gets too tough, I can help you out."
Fang Yuanyuan’s lips curled slightly, feeling incredibly pleased.
It eased away the embarrassment of today’s humiliation.
"Alright!"
Bai Xiqin simply responded, not offering any detailed explanations.
They were only acquaintances from nodding terms; future encounters would likely be rare.
"Let’s go!"
Fang Yuanyuan waved goodbye to Bai Xiqin, supported by Xiao Li’s arm, slowly heading towards the villa area.
Xiao Li glanced back at Bai Xiqin and Leng Yebai heading towards the residential area, then looked at Fang Yuanyuan, hesitant to speak.
"If you have something to say, just say it!"
Fang Yuanyuan cast a glance at Secretary Fang walking far ahead, feeling joyful.
Having a powerful father was great, overshadowing her former classmates completely.
At that moment, she desperately wanted to see Zhang Yiming.
She wanted him to see that she no longer was the ugly duckling from before!
And that white swan now was covered in mud.
"Miss Fang, didn’t you know that Leng Yebai is the son of Leng Xiao, the Alliance Deputy Commander? Leng Xiao is also the Base Commander of Yunhua Safety Base," Xiao Li said.