Chapter 35 Huangniu Mountain

After returning home that day, Chen Hao, looking disheveled, clearly changed his attitude towards Bai Chenzhu, but it was only a shift from mockery to isolation.

Now, with Mr. Zhao and Chen Hao caught in the middle, the rebellious seed in Bai Chenzhu's heart is about to sprout.

He simply disliked dealing with people; that didn't mean he was oblivious to the calculations on both sides. As time passed, his impression of the first human base he encountered worsened.

We still need to make other plans, Bai Chenzhu thought.

One week later.

“I disagree. There’s no need to take this risk.” Bai Chenzhu put down the documents in his hand.

"What do you know, you little punk!" Chen Hao said gruffly. He occupied a long sofa all by himself, half-lying and half-sitting on it, while a skinny man, as thin as a monkey, diligently massaged his legs.

In the end times, nothing that is rare will become rare.

“The zombies are all gathering on Huangniu Mountain, which is a good thing for us. There’s no need to investigate.” Bai Chenzhu said calmly. “Whether they are about to produce a zombie king or there is something attracting them, it’s meaningless for us even if we find out.”

"The best approach is to prioritize stability and make preparations for defense."

"It's pointless! If it's the Zombie King, I'll beat it to a pulp! And if it's some magical thing that can command zombies, I'll definitely get it back!" Chen Hao stood up, smashed the table with a hammer, and was full of fighting spirit.

He was at the height of his power, and the mutants around the shelter couldn't satisfy him, so he had to go out and explore.

The table cracked and fell to the ground. Bai Chenzhu's eyelids twitched as he saw it. "You've ruined another piece of furniture."

If he didn't know Chen Hao was a superhuman, he would have thought the other party was a zombie long ago. Otherwise, how could he have a brain but do things that harm others without benefiting himself?

"It's just a table, don't be so petty. Don't worry, just hide behind Grandpa when the time comes. Remember to bring an extra pair of pants," Chen Hao laughed heartily, "or you'll pee your pants!"

The team members echoed each other, praising Chen Hao's bravery and looking down on Bai Chenzhu's cowardice.

They all looked down on Bai Chenzhu to some extent.

That's normal. Bai Chenzhu was promoted by the current leadership because of his ability to detect zombies and his understanding of supernatural abilities.

It is said that he is a psychic.

Psychic ability? What the hell? They've never seen a single so-called psychic ability user in all the people of Fuguang City. These things are clearly less tangible than Chen Hao smashing a zombie's brain with a single punch.

"Brother." A glass of water was handed to him, and the young man in the hoodie sat down next to him, nudging his arm. "If the captain wants to go, then go. The captain is wise and mighty, he can definitely protect us, right, Captain?"

"Of course!" Chen Hao's vanity was satisfied, and he patted his chest and boasted, "With me here, you can rest assured!"

Bai Chenzhu couldn't bear to watch any longer. He finished his water in one gulp and casually placed the cup on the armrest. "Go if you want, but don't take me with you on this mission."

After saying that, he got up and walked out.

"Hmph! Not much skill, but a big mouth!" Chen Hao said loudly. "Who cares!"

The voice disappeared through the ever-shrinking crack in the door.

"Brother!" The young man jogged up to catch up, glancing back every now and then. Once they were far apart, he whispered, "We're 'within the system' now, right? Shouldn't we listen to the leaders?"

What do you mean by 'within the system'? Bai Chenzhu was displeased.

"Tang Zhao, don't think about weird things." Bai Chenzhu gave him a flick on the forehead.

Tang Zhao scratched his head, looked left and right, and then leaned close to Bai Chenzhu and whispered, "But brother, if you do this, Mr. Zhao will definitely invite you over."

This Mr. Zhao is currently the person in power in Fuguang City, and the group of people with superpowers is directly under his command.

What Tang Zhao didn't finish saying was that this Mr. Zhao was timid and had no superpowers. Although he had temporarily appeased Chen Hao by giving him the position of captain of the superpowered squad, it was only a matter of time before Mr. Zhao was replaced.

And Fuguang City, under Chen Hao's control, is something you can easily guess what it's like.

Bai Chenzhu knew exactly what it was like. Every time he tested Mr. Zhao, Mr. Zhao understood his hints, but he pretended not to hear them and lived his life in self-deception.

He cursed under his breath, contemplating the possibility of packing his bags and running away. He was wrong. He only thought Jiang Ye was one bastard, but he didn't realize there were even more infuriating bastards out there.

But he doesn't regret what he's done; Bai Chenzhu only thinks about what his next step should be.

Tang Zhao was right; less than ten minutes later, Mr. Zhao sent someone to pick him up.

Unable to go in, Tang Zhao leaned against the wall by the door, arms crossed, wearing a hat, his figure disappearing into the shadows. He grew sleepy, his head drooping as he drifted off to sleep.

"It's a good thing you're not on an IV drip right now, otherwise I would be really worried." Her voice arrived before she did.

Tang Zhao shook his head, and a figure appeared in front of him at some point. The figure was dressed in plain clothes, with fair skin that glowed against his black hair, and handsome features.

Tang Zhao looked closely, then stood up straight with a beaming smile. "Hey? Bro! You've finished talking with Mr. Zhao?"

He belatedly recalled the time the two met at the hospital, "Oh~ you mean that time at the hospital? Thanks to Brother Bai for carrying my IV drip."

Bai Chenzhu walked slowly forward, and he followed behind, peeking out curiously, "So, brother, what happened in the end?"

"What else can we do?" Bai Chenzhu sighed. "We have to leave this time. Mr. Zhao is also very interested in things in the mountains."

Tang Zhao tapped his palm and suddenly realized.

Bai Chenzhu stopped the person who was about to go back to pack their luggage. After making sure no one was paying attention nearby, he pulled the person to a corner and whispered, "Xiao Tang, do you like it here?"

"Huh? Where?" Tang Zhao was taken aback by the question, but then he understood. "Fuguang City? It's alright, but I don't really like the atmosphere here."

Fuguang City wasn't his hometown, and he didn't have much affection for it. It was gradually developing a strong-willed atmosphere. And Mr. Zhao turned a blind eye to this, which fostered an aura of local tyrants among those with superpowers.

Tang Zhao also awakened his superpower. His superpower was considered above average in the team. However, he never thought of it as proof that he was superior to others. He even resented the rule of the survival of the fittest, because he knew that when oppression appeared, those who were not top-tier superpowered individuals would also suffer. No one would be spared.

“We can’t save everyone, but at least we can save ourselves. You’ve seen Chen Hao’s true colors now,” Bai Chenzhu looked at him, “Are you willing to come with me?”

A week is enough time for him to observe the environment and make a decision.

Upon hearing this, the dog's eyes immediately lit up with excitement, "Where to?"

He was reluctant to part with the small house he had recently acquired by saving up resources, and he was also reluctant to part with Bai Chenzhu, the only person he knew well.

But compared to Bai Chenzhu, he would rather follow Bai Chenzhu. He saw Bai Chenzhu full of ambition, waving his long arm, "Big brother, are we finally going to save the world?"

Bai Chenzhu was stunned by his chuunibyou spirit. While amused, he couldn't help but sigh, "Why are you all thinking about saving the world every day?"

Isn't it better to just lie low?

"Hey!" Tang Zhao chattered on, tiptoeing as he ran, "So where are we going? Where are we going?"

“I can evade zombies, and you have martial arts skills. Where can’t we go? If this place isn’t good, we’ll find another one. There’s bound to be a good base lord,” Bai Chenzhu said, expressing his thoughts.

Tang Zhao thought about it and felt it was feasible, so he was eager to try it out. "When should we set off?"

“Let’s just go with this mission.” Bai Chenzhu lowered his eyes. “Mr. Zhao won’t let us go easily, so there’s no need to submit any reports or say goodbye. If we encounter a zombie horde on Huangniu Mountain, it won’t be fun. We’ll find an opportunity to leave.”

Tang Zhao craned his neck furtively to look around, making sure no one else had heard their message. "So, what we're doing... wouldn't that make us deserters?"

I was delighted to receive another sharp rap from Bai Chenzhu.

He always talks nonsense, always talking about being a "system worker" or a "deserter." Bai Chenzhu was both amused and exasperated. "You and Bai Tao might get along very well."

Who is Bai Tao?

Bai Chenzhu didn't want to say anything more. He pushed Tang Zhao around and said irritably, "It's a white peach. Don't ask anymore. Go back and clean it up!"

Tang Zhao turned his head, about to say that there were no white peaches in the world, when Bai Chenzhu suddenly kicked him in the butt, "Go back!"

"Huh?"

Chen Hao never cared about the lives of others when he did things. If he said he was going to Huangniu Mountain, the whole team had to go. If he said they would leave in the morning, even if the team members complained, they would still obediently pack their bags when they got back that night.

As for Chen Hao? He never worries about supplies; naturally, someone will diligently prepare everything for him.

Bai Chenzhu and Tang Zhao disappeared for a day, only to reappear at the city gate the next morning, both carrying large schoolbags as always.

"Cowards." Chen Hao sneered, raising his head and leading his well-organized group of men toward Huangniu Mountain.

Bai Chenzhu's superpowers might be useful to others, but Chen Hao has always believed in the power of fists. He doesn't listen to Bai Chenzhu at all, and sometimes even deliberately does the opposite.

Seeing his reaction, Bai Chenzhu simply kept quiet, crossed his arms, and stood by as if he were invisible, enjoying his freedom.

The information was accurate; the zombies had gathered at the top of Huangniu Mountain, and there were only a few scattered ones on the road, all of which Chen Hao and his group had dealt with. This further boosted Chen Hao's confidence.

As dusk approached, just as several people reached the mountainside and prepared to set up camp, a loud roar suddenly came from the mountain, causing the earth to shake.

Even someone as arrogant as Chen Hao looked serious at this moment because he was unaware of the situation. He told everyone to get ready, just in case.

The chaotic footsteps grew closer and closer. What appeared before them were a dozen or so zombies and mutated cows swooping down from the mountain. Only then did they notice a man and two women running frantically at the front.

Even as he fled, the man at the front wore a smug, grinning expression, dressed in bright red, making him a perfect target for a bullfight.

Even though Bai Chenzhu vaguely guessed that his purpose this time was likely the same as Jiang Ye's goal, he never expected that their reunion would be like this.

Tang Zhao, standing beside him, exclaimed in envy, his eyes sparkling. Bai Chenzhu raised his hand and pressed it down on Tang Zhao's forehead, forcefully suppressing his amazement. "It's bad stuff, kids shouldn't learn it."

Upon seeing that there were people on the mountainside, the man and two women quickly ran towards Chen Hao and the others.

Jiang Ye shouted, "Brother, help me out, I'll treat you to roast beef!"

Faced with so many zombies and mutated cows, Chen Hao's first instinct was to run, and his second was that he was a superhuman and didn't need to run. He was furious and shouted, "Don't come any closer!"