Just to be on the safe side, the eldest sister only took a few henchmen with her.

A group of lowly henchmen were simply abandoned.

However, the older sister only took in the zombies below because she was bored, and would occasionally kill one or two to eat.

Lin Xi was shocked. This wasn't building up a force; it was raising livestock.

For some reason, my older sister has a special fondness for self-built houses in the countryside. This time, she spent half a day scouting out a place and was so excited when she saw an abandoned little village!

The eldest sister specifically requested to stay on the third floor, while the waiter, needing to keep a few underlings in check, stayed on the second floor with several other mid-level zombies.

Lin Xi sent a message to Lu Mingxing, informing them that they could proceed.

Then he turned to the eldest sister and asked, "You've been here so long, have you seen any humans?"

Fearing she might misunderstand, Lin Xi further explained, "He was a middle-aged man, about this tall!"

She gestured in the air for a moment, and the older sister tilted her head in confusion.

Judging from this, is it hopeless again?

Just when she thought there was no hope, her eldest sister finally spoke up.

"have."

This short sentence rekindled her hope.

Does he have a mole between his eyebrows?

The older sister continued to nod, which further confirmed Lin Xi's belief in his identity.

What puzzled Lin Xi was that her older sister spoke the word with a mysterious expression, as if she were very afraid of this person.

Is there really someone that even high-level zombies fear now?

"Where did he go?" Lin Xi asked, grasping her older sister's hand.

The older sister shook her head. "I don't know either."

"So... he left here alive, right?"

The older woman nodded. "He helped me manage the zombies for a while, and he arranged the room assignments in that building just now."

"Is there anything else special? For example, has he mentioned what he wants to do or where he wants to go?"

The older sister thought for a moment, "There are still four mid-level zombies with him. He said he wanted to go home and miss his children, but then he said something like, it's not the right time yet."

At this point, the older sister looked puzzled. "When exactly do we have to wait to go home? Is there a fixed time for us to go home? Human thinking is so complicated. Unlike us, we can do whatever we want right away. Isn't that great?"

Lin Xi didn't answer, her gaze unfocused, her mind preoccupied with what her father had said.

What reason could a father possibly have to neglect his own son and daughter, saying he needs to wait?

She really couldn't believe it.

Is there some unavoidable predicament?

When she came to her senses, Lin Xi's hands were trembling involuntarily. She clenched her hands and tried to make her voice sound calm.

Did you see which direction he went?

The older woman stretched out her hand, her striking red fingernails pointing in one direction.

...

"Is it all done bombing?"

Da Gang waved what he was holding. "I found a few crystal cores. The rest are probably buried under the rubble. Oh well, what a waste."

Da Gang got into another car on his own initiative, and Tang He opened the door and sat in the passenger seat.

He asked, somewhat puzzled, "Lin Xi hasn't returned yet?"

"Didn't you come back with us?" Lu Mingxing frowned.

"Da Gang and I checked it first to make sure there was nothing wrong before we detonated it," Tang He said, shaking his head.

"Wait a little longer." Lu Mingxing glanced at the car behind him. "She will definitely come back."

Tang He followed his gaze and glanced over. Indeed, the car was still there, and she couldn't go very far even if she wanted to.

Sure enough, Lin Xi returned about half an hour later.

“I’ve found a clue about my father.” She didn’t get in the car. “I’m afraid we’ll have to part ways again now.”

Da Gang was curious about their conversation, but unfortunately, he was a bit far away, so he couldn't help but get out of the car to listen to what they were saying.

Then I heard the words "parting ways".

"Huh? Where are you going, little sister?"

Lin Xi couldn't answer. "I don't know either."

She stretched out her hand and pointed ahead, "I'm going that way, following the direction my father left in."

Everyone looked at the road in unison. The vegetation on both sides was sparse, but because it hadn't been paved with cement, the weeds in the middle of the road were surprisingly lush.

Desolate and lonely.

Lin Xi gripped the steering wheel with both hands and turned on the music again. This time, the power was sufficient, enough for her to enjoy her own little space.

As she left, Tang He mocked her, "You only know a general direction, yet you dare to chase after it? At every fork in the road, your father has different choices, and there are countless such forks in the road ahead. Simply following a general direction, the probability of finding him is practically zero. Your behavior is like that of an idiot."

Lin Xi naturally knew.

It's like the Foolish Old Man Who Moved Mountains, or finding a needle in a haystack.

“It’s okay. My dad is probably just as anxious and eager to be reunited with us as I am. If I’m lucky, I might be able to find him sooner. If I’m unlucky, my dad will always find a way out of his predicament and come back.”

As for her brother, she placed all her hopes on the four mysterious members of the Windhawk Clan who possessed gem badges. Upgrading to a gem badge was not something that could be done overnight, but she could continue doing missions along the way, so it wouldn't interfere with anything.

Lu Mingxing and his companions had other things to do, so their two cars went further and further away in completely opposite directions, one to the south and one to the north.

The car window was open, and the cold wind, like a knife, lashed her face.

The pain on her face was exceptionally clear, but Lin Xi's mood was incredibly calm at this moment, completely opposite to the excitement she felt when she first learned about her father. It was as if a gentle hand was slowly soothing her restlessness and anxiety.

Lin Xi had already changed into a slightly thicker coat, wondering how long this lonely trip would last.

I really hope I can be a little luckier.

...

Happy New Year! Happy New Year!

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

Let's sing!

us……"

New Year's Eve.

Midnight.

There were no fireworks or fireworks.

She didn't even know when her birthday had passed.

He broke his promise to give her a grand coming-of-age ceremony, as promised by her parents.

How wicked! They've lied to me again.

—Lottery, system, I want a birthday present.

Lin Xi thought for a moment, and realized she wanted to eat cake.

Let's draw supplies.

She hopes to win a cake, even though her birthday has passed, she is now truly eighteen years old and a capable adult.

Although she knew that such an outrageous item could not possibly be obtained from the system...

[Ding! The system shop is now open; the supplies section has been locked for you.]

[Giveaway begins.]

[The lottery has ended. Congratulations, host, you have won one piece of soft armor.]

[It can reduce the harm of external objects to the body by 30%, and keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer.]

Lin Xi was somewhat disappointed.

With her head slightly lowered, the flickering firelight reflected on her face, creating a dim and lonely scene.

The next second, she looked up.

A small cake sat beside the soft armor, and a candle with the number eighteen burned slowly, its reflection shimmering in Lin Xi's tearful eyes...