Chapter 428 Secrecy

After traveling for several hours, everyone gradually realized that something was wrong.

After using her supernatural abilities to kill several level-three zombies, Su Yimo said, "Why does this scene seem so familiar?"

“Rain,” Gu Zijing said, sitting next to her. “Or it might not be rain, but whatever it is, the zombies have indeed been upgraded in every way.”

"Seriously? How are humans supposed to survive?"

Indeed, most of the zombies we encountered today were level 3 zombies, and we hardly saw any level 2 zombies.

This isn't right; normally, level two zombies are the most numerous.

Clearly, the zombies have been upgraded, and it's likely a complete upgrade.

Not only Ling Ran, but everyone else noticed it too. Qing Qing, who was driving at the very back, turned pale when she realized the problem.

She is a level two water-type ability user. Although she is not a master, she is not particularly bad either. When she joins the Phoenix Base, her life will be different from before, but it will still be better than that of an ordinary person.

If the zombies are fully upgraded, she, a level two water-type ability user, will be very weak and won't even be able to kill zombies on her own.

Instead, she would have to join those superpowered teams. Her beauty would no longer be her weapon; instead, it would make her dangerous.

After all, in the eyes of those powerful superhumans, there is no difference between ordinary people and low-level superhumans.

It's all food anyway.

Qingqing felt extremely upset whenever she thought about these things, and she regretted even more how she had been so jealous of Ling Ran as if she had lost her mind. Not only had she not caused any harm to the other party, but she had also given away her trump card, Little Fatty.

Right now, Qingqing feels more hatred than love for Zuo Ran.

She was the kind of person who never blamed herself. She didn't think she had done anything wrong; it was all Zuo Ran's fault.

Zuo Ran bears half the responsibility for Xiao Pang's death, while Xiao Pang himself bears the other half.

Who told him to be so useless!

It's just that Xiao Pang died and didn't know Qing Qing's true thoughts. Otherwise, if he knew, even though he was dead, Qing Qing didn't have the slightest bit of love or emotion for him, and I wonder what he would think.

Around 5 p.m., the group had already entered Gangneung City.

The sky was just beginning to darken.

Gu Zijing found an open space, and everyone got out of the car to set up tents.

Zuo Ran came over to help set up the tent and said to Pei Xiu beside him, "We should be able to reach Phoenix Base tomorrow."

"Yeah, it's good to get to the base sooner. I've been living in a tent for days, and it's making my whole body feel like it's going to fall apart."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Hang twisted his neck and said, "I thought I was the only one feeling unwell. It turns out you're not feeling well either, Brother Xiu."

"A tent is nowhere near as comfortable as a bed. It's okay to sleep in it occasionally, but you can't stand sleeping in it every day."

Although it's the end of the world, these people haven't suffered much because of Ling Ran.

Thinking about it carefully, their time at the base in the southern province was actually the hardest period.

Pei Xiu sighed and continued setting up the tent. Zuo Ran handed him some tools, and he subconsciously said, "Thank you."

"You're welcome."

After hammering the tent a couple of times, Pei Xiu suddenly noticed something was wrong. He turned his head and glanced at Zuo Ran, who was helping to set up the tent. It seemed that this kid hadn't been bothering his sister lately, and he hadn't called him brother-in-law anymore.

Pei Xiu wasn't one to keep secrets, so he asked, not understanding, "Zuo Ran, have you given up?"

"ah?"

Zuo Ran was stunned for a moment, then realized what was going on and said with a wry smile, "Yeah."

The gap was so vast it was despairing, but of course, the most important factor was Ling Ran's attitude. It wasn't that she wouldn't refuse, but the way he looked at her made her feel that no one could leave even the slightest trace in her eyes or heart.

Otherwise, even if there's only the slightest chance, no matter how big the gap is, Zuo Ran will still try his best.

"Very good." Pei Xiu put down the hammer and patted Zuo Ran on the shoulder: "I suddenly find you more pleasing to the eye. By the way, can your control ability control humans?"

Because Zuo Ran wanted to pursue his sister, Pei Xiu suppressed his curiosity about Zuo Ran's supernatural abilities and didn't ask about them.

"Sure, but it's not as easy as controlling zombies, since humans have thoughts."

"I see, your superpower is really awesome."

"Your abilities are also quite good. You have speed and wood-type dual abilities. When used together, their power is no weaker than that of special-type ability users."

"Hahaha, that's right, this is..." Pei Xiu stopped mid-sentence, almost revealing that his wood-type ability was a gift from his sister.

Although my sister never hides her strength, this superpower is still too outrageous. My older brother and the others had a meeting before and said they would keep this a secret.

Especially now that the zombies have been fully upgraded, the survival of survivors and those with superpowers is even more difficult. If others find out that my sister can give people superpowers out of thin air, who knows what they might do for that thing.

My sister might be able to handle these things, but there's no need for her to invite trouble.

Moreover, since the older sister didn't give Uncle Chen and the others any special abilities, this matter might not be so easy for her.

"But what?"

"nothing."

Zuo Ran glanced at Pei Xiu, feeling that his attitude was a bit strange, but he didn't ask any further questions.

Feeling guilty, Pei Xiu changed the subject: "By the way, are you guys going to join the Phoenix Base then?"

"Let's take a look at the benefits at Phoenix Base. If they're not good, we'll have to look for other bases. I've heard that Hope Base is very powerful, but it's a bit far away. If Phoenix Base doesn't work out, I'll consider going to Hope Base."

"Hope Base? I've been to that place."

"How's the base?"

"Tch!" Pei Xiu thought of Zhou Chong: "That manager is a total sycophant."

"Huh? I remember the Hope Base manager was a lightning-type ability expert, and the base was incredibly powerful, otherwise we wouldn't have heard about it. How could he be a sycophant?"

"He's a slut, he's licking my sister."

Pei Xiu felt something was off about what he said, so he added, "Anyway, I don't like him."

Zuo Ran understood.

It seems that Zhou Chong, like himself, likes adults.

As expected, no one can resist the charm of an adult.

"However, Zhou Chong is indeed quite good at managing the base. If the Phoenix Base isn't up to par, you can join the Hope Base."

Hope Base is indeed quite strong, and Zhou Chong is a capable and flexible individual. Zuo Ran and his group going to Hope Base is a good thing for both Hope Base and for themselves.

Zuo Ran sensed Pei Xiu's arrogance and smiled.

It seems that if Phoenix Base is not an option, Hope Base is still worth a visit. Moreover, if we go to Hope Base, we should be able to learn about some things concerning the adults there.

Even if there's no chance, knowing more about her is some consolation for Zuo Ran.

After all the tents were set up, since Zuo Ran and the others had helped, Shen Nianshen gave them four tents.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony. I've been sleeping in the car every day, and I've even developed a stiff neck." Zhu Xuan smiled and thanked them, "Thank you, sir and all the big shots."