The zombies launched a full-scale attack, and Jiang Xue was trapped in the base. In order to protect the humans in the base, she had no intention of running away alone.

As for Jiang Xue's delayed return, Yu Ling, being a long-lived being, did not have the concept that she had been gone for a long time.

Yu Ling continued to focus on her research on pharmaceuticals.

On the contrary, Zhao Minghao, who was engrossed in petting the cat, gradually realized that something was wrong.

Logically speaking, Jiang Xue shouldn't have gone so long without contacting him.

But every time he wanted to go back to the base, he never mentioned it to the busy Yu Ling.

It's only making more people worry if I say it.

Moreover, Jiang Xue is an S-level superhuman.

Could it be that something is holding her back?

Or perhaps something unexpected happened at the base.

The more Zhao Minghao thought about it, the more worried he became.

In the end, he simply left a note, planning to go back to the base alone with the system cat to take a look.

[Eek~ Host, if you don't come find me soon, this bespectacled man is going to take me away, meow...]

Zhao Minghao had intended to go and return quickly, so he didn't inform Yu Ling in person. He had no idea that he had been completely betrayed by the system cat.

"It's okay. You guys aren't really of any use in the lab anyway. Let him go if he wants. If he encounters any danger, remember to contact me anytime."

Yu Ling decided to let these two good-for-nothings do as they pleased.

And so, Zhao Minghao set off with the system cat.

The two walked for half a day but did not see any patrol teams from the base.

This further convinced Zhao Minghao.

Something must have happened at the base.

No, he needs to get back quickly.

"Mimi, let's take the shortcut back. Be a good girl in my arms."

Zhao Minghao looked down and touched the system cat.

[Host, I think something really might have happened to Jiang Xue and the others!]

The system cat ignored Zhao Minghao and kept tattling to Yu Ling.

"Okay, wait for me, I'll be there in a bit."

Jiang Xue is the female protagonist of this world, and according to the rules, she cannot be allowed to die.

Fortunately, my own research has yielded some results, which should be helpful.

As they were talking, the system cat was carried to the back door of the base.

As the deputy captain of a well-known squad, Zhao Minghao was just about to pull out the back door key that had been assigned to him.

Suddenly, the entire base's perimeter wall began to shake violently.

Boom—

With a loud bang, the tightly closed door was blown open.

Groups of ordinary people without superpowers were escorted by other teams and ran towards the forest outside the base.

There was a huge basement there, a safe zone specifically for the wounded and civilians who were unable to fight, to take refuge from the war.

Without the soundproof door to block it, the noise from inside the base could be heard—intense gunfire and the howling and chewing sounds of zombies.

Zhao Minghao was startled and instinctively took a few steps back.

As the smoke cleared, rows of soldiers were revealed.

Those people were fully armed, holding guns and shields, and fiercely fired at the dense horde of zombies.

Zhao Minghao observed the situation while thinking.

This place is already very remote, how come there are so many zombies all of a sudden?

Moreover, some of them came from the main gate of the base.

"Could it be that the survivor base has been breached by zombies and completely fallen?"

Zhao Minghao's mind raced.

However, the situation is urgent now, and we can't worry about too much. Ensuring the safety of Jiang Xue and her teammates is the most important thing.

"Mimi, go hide in the bag first."

Zhao Minghao tossed the system cat into the backpack behind him.

This contains the food for the system cat, which he always carries on his back.

The system cat obediently crawled inside, secretly peeking out to observe.

Zhao Minghao is an A-level ability user, giving him a significant advantage in dealing with low-level zombie hordes.

Soon, he cooperated with the base's army to burn the zombies to ashes.

Zhao Minghao continued forward.

He stopped in his tracks as he continued to move forward.

A white figure could be seen weaving through the horde of zombies.

That's what Jiang Xue looks like.

However, there seemed to be something extra behind Jiang Xue.

Upon closer inspection, Zhao Minghao spotted a giant mutated animal.

"W-These are zombies? Animals have actually been infected and turned into zombies?"

Judging from the appearance, that creature whose species could not be identified clearly had a very high tolerance for Jiang Xue's lightning.

"What do we do? What do we do? If these zombie animals catch up with us, the captain is definitely in grave danger!"

Zhao Minghao was in a panic.

"Meow~~"

The system cat also discovered Jiang Xue and kept meowing, frantically trying to contact the host.

Zhao Minghao rubbed the cat's head to soothe it, then turned his gaze to Jiang Xue.

The zombies are getting closer and closer.

Jiang Xue seemed to be on the verge of collapse.

[Host, how about I come out and help the female lead stall the zombies?]

"You? A fat cat, do you even have the ability to fight?"

Yu Ling firmly refused, then added after a moment.

"Wait, I'm already on my way to the base. Intelligent zombies are key to controlling the low-level zombie horde. System, remember to keep an eye out for any suspicious individuals mixed in with the humans nearby."

The system cat nodded; it had already vaguely made out the enormous zombie animal.

The mutated animal had a pair of eyes that rolled back in the air. It was chasing Jiang Xue and occasionally letting out a sharp howl.

"Awoo~~"

Just as Zhao Minghao was thinking about how to help...

Suddenly, the mutated animal lunged at Jiang Xue with one claw, seemingly trying to tear her apart.

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