Chapter 361 Second Cycle (Part 6)

Yun Zhao felt that he couldn't stay here and waste time.

"Let's go back to the safe base and wait for the others while we look for clues," Yun Zhao thought of a way to test the gatekeeper.

Her mental threads can control the mutants, but not the gatekeepers.

This was already tested in contaminated zone 88.

She only needs to release her spiritual threads to probe one by one to know whether the gatekeeper is among the survivors.

They hadn't done this before because Team Zero was still collecting supplies and the survivors they had taken in hadn't found any suspicious targets.

They feared that if they made a move, they might alert the snake, and if the barrier couldn't trap it immediately, the gatekeeper might escape.

It will be difficult to find it then.

But now, the bet stands. Yun Zhao's agreement with it was to find it, not to kill it. Whether or not it can be trapped has become no longer important.

She wins as long as she finds the gatekeeper.

Therefore, it's best to use the process of elimination first, ruling out all the people you've met.

Xie Tu's eyes flickered. "The Fire Phoenix sent back a message that the situation outside seems to differ from the time we disappeared."

The streets along the way were dilapidated, and the houses were covered in dust. The zombies outside were stronger than those he had fought before he fainted.

It doesn't seem like the apocalypse has only been going on for a month.

Clearly, something is wrong.

Yun Zhao was taken aback.

The moment she appeared, she saw Xie Tu and her attention was entirely on him, so she didn't notice any changes around her.

After he said that...

She also noticed that the furnishings in the room were a bit old.

"Are you worried that the safe base will cease to exist?"

Yun Zhao thought of Qi Ling, "Do you think Qi Ling and Fu Heng might have already come in?"

She had barely finished speaking.

Just then, Fire Phoenix sent back another message.

Ah, I see a peregrine falcon and a water unicorn.

[The peregrine falcon said that the rabbit was with him, and they had just climbed ashore when they discovered that the world had changed!]

The teammates appeared at different points in time.

It may be related to the time it took them to regain consciousness from the fragmented vision.

The fragments of the mutants' memories intertwined, creating an impact in an instant that eroded the sentinels' mental realm.

The sentry was subjected to a fierce attack.

The mental and spiritual realm will be affected.

Fire Phoenix rambled on: "The rabbit isn't doing well. Duan Xi is watching over her. You guys should come quickly."

【Aren't you ashamed! I also want to be close to Qingluan...】

Xie Tu ignored its last sentence and relayed the information to Yun Zhao.

He stood up, took her backpack, tidied it up, and zipped it up for her to wear.

Xie Tu: "Fu Mo is also heading this way with her men. Let's find a car first."

Yun Zhao, worried about the rabbit, nodded in agreement.

Xie Tu reached out and adjusted the backpack strap on her shoulder, his gaze falling gently on her. He leaned down and kissed her forehead before leading her out the door.

Yun Zhao lowered his head, looking at the two hands clasped tightly together, and realized that something seemed different.

In the past, when Xie Tu held her hand during missions, he always restrained himself as taut as a taut string.

Their current posture is extremely natural; kissing and holding hands, the whole sequence of actions flows smoothly.

After having tasted the forbidden fruit, the man no longer had any scruples.

Yun Zhao was led out the door by him.

There were hardly any intact cars left on the street, so the two went around to the underground parking lot of the residential building.

As soon as they reached the entrance, they were attacked by two mutated zombies.

Its appearance is very different from the previous zombies.

Its head was twisted and deformed, its rotting flesh had lost moisture, its muscles were bulging, and its skin had a mottled bluish-gray color with a nauseating sheen.

The other zombie had bulging eyes, unusually thick arms, hands the size of a fan, and sharp, curved nails that gleamed with a chilling light.

The two monsters moved with extreme agility, their figures flickering like ghosts, closing in on the two in the blink of an eye.

Xie Tu reacted quickly, pulling her into his arms and shielding her with his body.

As he retreated while holding the person, he kicked the knee of the lunging zombie.

A zombie lost its balance and fell to the ground.

Xie Tu's eyes sharpened, and he took the opportunity to draw his sidearm.

—Bang! Bang!

Two gunshots rang out, hitting the heads of two zombies precisely. The zombies froze instantly and finally collapsed helplessly to the ground.

The whole process was clean and efficient, without any unnecessary delays.

"They've become so strong!"

Yun Zhao looked at the two corpses on the ground. "It seems that a long time has indeed passed in the short time we were gone."

The cars in the parking lot were also covered in dust.

Yun Zhao asked him, "Is the safe base no longer there?"

"Yes, Fire Phoenix is ​​already communicating with Water Kirin. The safe base is indeed deserted." Xie Tu led her into the parking lot.

The town of Dongyi is located within the city and has no sentries; ordinary people cannot withstand such a powerful monster.

Her plan to test the waters among the thousands of survivors failed.

The gatekeeper is cunning.

The two found a complete commercial vehicle with an intact fuel tank that could be started.

Xie Tu opened the passenger door, finally letting go of her hand and gesturing for her to get in.

Yun Zhao thought for a moment, "The road is probably not safe, why don't I drive?"

This way he can focus on dealing with the monsters along the way.

Xie Tu reached out and pinched her cheek. "It's okay, I can handle it."

If he lets her drive, he not only has to watch out for zombies along the way, but he also has to be on tenterhooks and keep an eye on her at all times.

However, Xie Tu didn't say these words aloud.

Without saying a word, he shoved the person into the passenger seat.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Yun Zhao felt uneasy, and his desire to touch the steering wheel was dashed once again.

After thinking for a moment, she finally released the little bluebird.

Since the Fire Phoenix can't return for the time being, the Little Bluebird can fly out and help check the road conditions.

A small, bluish-green figure gradually coalesced and appeared on her shoulder.

The little guy was very unhappy when it was 'locked up' by the main body for the first time, and complained about her behavior as soon as it came out.

You've been corrupted by him!

Yun Zhao quickly reassured it, "That's not how it is. We have something to do, and it's inconvenient for you to be there."

The horrific scene must not be shown to the children.

The little one could sense her consciousness and was somewhat curious, asking, "What are Serena's images?"

It tilted its head to look at her neck, and could vaguely see faint pink marks on her smooth and delicate skin.

Commonly known as a strawberry mark.

The little bluebird didn't understand any of this. It leaned closer and sniffed, "Ah! You smell like him all over you!?"

Yun Zhao: "..." She felt that skin was slightly warm, as if the other person's breath and warmth still lingered.

The little guy got angry, believing that the 'injuries' on his body were caused by Xie Tu.

He unleashed a torrent of curses and insults at Xie Tu.

If it weren't for the fact that his original self was still sitting in his car, the little bluebird would have taught him a lesson without hesitation.

Xie Tu remained calm and composed, starting the car and driving away from the parking lot.