Later, Feng Tu finally understood that it was a heavy burden called hatred.
But now that burden had been resurrected—how could it not shock anyone?
“There’s another strange point,”
A-Lou continued.
“This base only gained fame after the apocalypse, but I found out that it had already started being built before the apocalypse.”
“And the scale was huge, yet the authorities didn’t notice it at all.”
Chi Ye leaned against the wall, furrowing his brows.
“You mean they knew about the apocalypse in advance and started preparing?”
“Being resurrected alone is already ridiculous, and now there’s someone who can foresee the future?”
“Could it be that Xu Changjian is a time traveler? Or maybe a monster?”
“How could that be? He had already died early on; how could something like this happen?”
A-Lou interrupted Chi Ye’s wild speculation.
“There’s also another possibility.”
Jiang Jiming, who had been lying silently on the bed, suddenly spoke. A gloomy aura surrounded him, echoing his striking face, giving off an almost frightening presence.
Chi Ye and the others immediately looked at him.
At that moment, they all thought of the term “sickly beauty”—though this “sick” was feigned.
“This apocalypse… originated from him.”
The simple words dropped into their minds, causing a ripple.
Chi Ye and the others were first shocked, then fell into deep thought.
“That’s possible. After all, the Zombie virus came in such an unusual way, spread incredibly fast, and the authorities couldn’t stop it, leading to collapse.”
A-Lou, the most analytical among them, was the first to speak after figuring it out.
“If that’s the case, then Xu Changjian is the sinner of all humanity.”
“Holy… this is insane! Why would anyone do something like this? Even people living comfortably wouldn’t!”
Chi Ye couldn’t understand it—how could anyone create something like this?
“Right now, we don’t have solid evidence yet. We can’t be certain. And there’s still one thing we haven’t investigated fully—the core council of the Beijing Base.”
“If what Leader said is true, the members of the Beijing Base core council are highly likely Xu Changjian’s allies.”
A-Lou looked at the frustrated Chi Ye, his eyes calming.
“Moreover, this Beijing Base has risen to prominence now. Many Ability Users are loyal to them. We can’t beat them head-on.”
“Leader, what should we do first?”
The three looked at Jiang Jiming, seeking guidance.
“Lay low.”
“Let the wounds heal first. Your main focus for now is to increase your Ability levels.”
“As for Xu Changjian…”
“Let him live a little longer.”
Jiang Jiming’s gaze was wild, but his voice was like ice.
“Alright, Leader, there’s one more thing—Sister-in-law’s childhood friend, Xu Qiaofeng, is Xu Changjian’s grandson.”
A-Lou looked at Jiang Jiming, noticing that whenever it involved Sister-in-law, the Leader’s brows would furrow slightly, then relax, a hint of playfulness appearing at the corner of his lips.
In a low, hoarse voice, he said:
“Eyesore.”
“Next time we see him, don’t hold back.”
“Understood, Leader.”
Chi Ye had already disliked Xu Qiaofeng and was now ready to act, so he immediately agreed.
“Be careful when you make your move.”
“Of course, Leader. Don’t worry—I’ll take care of it!”
Chi Ye stretched and flexed, itching to kill Xu Qiaofeng right away.
After all, the grandson of an enemy who also tried to take Sister-in-law? All the buffs stacked perfectly.
“Be careful. His Ability is Level 3 Lightning; not far below yours,”
A-Lou said, shaking his head at Chi Ye’s eagerness.
“No problem! You’re here, too. The two of us together can definitely take him down!”
Chi Ye said innocently. A pampered young man raised in a protective family environment would never be a match for them.
“Leader, Shu Yun is still in Bright Light Squad.”
Feng Tu looked at Jiang Jiming and spoke.
“I know. Don’t worry, she’s strong and can protect herself.”
“And those people need her, don’t they?”
Jiang Jiming toyed with the little rabbit charm on his hair tie, watching it tilt and straighten itself, and his lips curved slightly.
“Shu Yun is second only to me in agility. What are you worried about?”
Chi Ye had been surprised when he first saw Shu Yun in Bright Light Squad, then relieved.
After all, she was the one who could pin him to the ground and beat him.
“True,”
Feng Tu smiled, recalling it, no longer worried.
—(?′?‵?)—
Wen Chi slept from three in the afternoon until six in the evening. When she woke, everything was dark.
In her drowsiness, she thought she had returned to her home in the previous life.
She turned on the light and saw someone sitting on the sofa.
Sitting there, staring at her.
Wen Chi felt his gaze was like a lion, ready to devour her in one bite.
Not even pretending anymore?
So this is the power of 88% affection points? If it reaches 100… will I even survive? Wen Chi couldn’t help but worry.
Lost in thought, she didn’t notice him gradually approaching her.
When she realized it, he was already by her bedside, leaning toward her.
His gaze carried an aggressive warmth that brushed against her cheek, his Adam’s apple slowly moving up and down.
“What are you thinking about, Wenwen?”
Jiang Jiming’s voice was low and husky, filled with a strong presence.
Wen Chi was initially surprised but immediately blurted out:
“Thinking about you~!”
“Really?”
Jiang Jiming’s Adam’s apple moved noticeably, a boiling desire threatening to burst out. His eyes were full of unhidden surprise and delight.
Seeing him so serious and intense, Wen Chi hesitated to agree.
But such a gaze left her defenseless.
Why is Jiang Jiming so lewd?!
【Host! Now’s your chance! Push him onto the bed! Quick! This is your affection point boost!】
Wen Chi ignored the system’s shouting, letting her eyes drift away, avoiding Jiang Jiming’s gaze.
She had a premonition—if she agreed, she would be doomed.
So she awkwardly tried to change the topic:
“Uh… where’s Dou Dou? I miss Dou Dou, hahaha…”
But it sounded stiff and forced.
She climbed down from the bed and escaped out of Jiang Jiming’s aggressive reach.
Then immediately ran out of the room.
Wen Chi regretted her earlier reckless words.
It really was fun to talk recklessly for a moment.