From the corner of his eye, Tang Nuo looked at the girl beside him. She appeared so calm, so composed—but was she really not afraid?
Or had she already seen these zombies up close before, and become numb to them?
No matter which it was, he still felt heartache for her.
The girl who used to be so innocent and cute had now been forced to grow up, forced to face zombies with such calmness.
This version of Mu Cheng made a strong protective instinct rise within him.
He had to protect her properly in place of Zi Yu and not let her suffer even the slightest harm.
Perhaps to express his determination, Tang Nuo rolled down the car window and reached his hand outside. Lightning gathered in his palm and shot forward, piercing straight through a zombie’s head.
The zombie didn’t even manage to scream before collapsing to the ground.
“So strong!” The three girls in the back seat looked at Tang Nuo with sparkling eyes. He was even stronger than Cheng Jiang—he had taken down a zombie in one move.
After more than twenty minutes, the cars behind them began to reverse and retreat. The zombies, hearing the movement, all turned and chased after the sound.
As a result, more than half of the zombies were drawn away.
Mu Cheng glanced behind them. Seeing that the road was still blocked, she picked up the walkie-talkie and said, “Now—break through!”
If they kept waiting, the people bitten on the ground would also turn into zombies, and then they would have even less chance of escaping.
Everyone also noticed the zombies had decreased, so they all rushed out of the vehicles. Those with abilities used their powers to kill zombies, while those without abilities either hid behind them or used weapons to fight.
However, it was obvious they did not know the zombies’ weakness, so killing them was very difficult.
Mu Cheng and Tang Nuo, on the other hand, always aimed at the zombies’ heads. Every strike was efficient and effortless.
Seeing them fighting outside, more people got out of the cars and joined the battle, which eased the pressure significantly. Before long, they carved out a bloody path and broke through the blockade.
They ran all the way forward until they could no longer see any zombies, then finally stopped.
Everyone looked utterly exhausted—covered in blackened blood, clothes torn and dirty.
They collapsed onto the ground, gasping heavily, constantly looking back in fear that zombies might reappear.
A burly man asked, “Are you also going to Yangcheng Base?”
Yang Fan smiled and nodded. “Yes, we’re also going to Yangcheng Base.”
The man’s gaze then fell on Mu Cheng and Tang Nuo. “Are those two with you? They’re incredible—they almost always kill zombies in one move.”
At the mention of Mu Cheng and Tang Nuo, Yang Fan’s expression turned unpleasant. He glared at Mu Cheng and said unhappily, “Mu Cheng, do you know something?”
Mu Cheng glanced at him indifferently but said nothing.
“Why can you kill zombies with one strike?” Yang Fan pressed on, then added, “We’re all traveling together—we’re on the same boat. How can you be so selfish and not tell us anything?”
Mu Cheng looked at everyone in surprise. “So you didn’t know the zombies’ weakness is the head? I thought you just didn’t ask me and were acting like you already knew everything, so I didn’t think I needed to say anything.”
In truth, she could have kept silent—but looking at the people around her, she still chose to speak.
She had a grudge against Cheng Jiang’s group, but not against the others. If telling them the zombies’ weakness could increase their chances of survival, then it could be considered a good deed.
Tang Nuo smiled faintly. This girl always said she wasn’t a kind person, but in truth, she was still soft-hearted.
Yang Fan was left speechless. He couldn’t argue back at all—they really had never asked Mu Cheng, nor had they considered she might know more than them.
Those who escaped and learned the zombies’ weakness became excited, and some even came forward to thank Mu Cheng.
Facing them, Mu Cheng simply smiled politely in return. People who knew gratitude were worth respecting.