Chapter 57 Old Friend.
"I didn't do anything, Brother Mo. Seventh Brother said he thought I was a bit tired lately, so he gave me a massage!" Xiong Gaoyong scratched his head and smiled foolishly.
Mo Xiu felt even more annoyed upon hearing this. This was blatant boasting. Was she deliberately telling her to show off that Mo Qi gave her a massage and that they had a better relationship?
Although he knew in his heart that Da Yong probably didn't think that way, Mo Xiu couldn't help but have some dark thoughts.
However, before their conversation could continue, Mo Qi suddenly frowned and said to them, "It seems like someone is coming from outside."
When Mo Qi mentioned "someone," he wasn't referring to anyone in the team. If they were just ordinary people, it wouldn't have elicited much of a reaction from him. The reason Mo Qi brought it up specifically was because he sensed an unusual aura.
It seemed neither quite human nor a cultivator. Certainly, it wasn't a zombie either. Its presence appeared at the doorway and vanished in an instant; it was unclear whether it had concealed itself or something else.
However, his outstretched divine sense did detect that others had arrived at their encampment, so Mo Qi still informed Mo Xiu.
In fact, their current location is quite close to City B, and it's one of the closest resorts to that location.
He had heard from Mo Xiu that although this place wasn't exactly a tourist hotspot, it had quite a few guesthouses and courtyards, which was why he chose to rest here, as it would be more comfortable.
Their team chose a large courtyard on the east side of the resort. It was quite impressive, with blue bricks and white walls, and there was plenty of room for everyone.
Moreover, the outer wall of the yard looks very sturdy, unlike other yards that are just surrounded by fences, so it is relatively safer.
Sure enough, there were many houses connected together in the courtyard, with the main house in the middle being a small two-story building. He and Mo Xiu stayed in the room on the second floor that night.
Upon hearing Mo Qi's words, Mo Xiu immediately became alert, knowing that his beloved wouldn't bring this up without reason. He quickly went to the window and looked down.
From their current room, they could see directly at the doorway through the window. They could see that there were indeed some people gathered downstairs, but they were all complete strangers.
There were also vehicles parked in the distance; judging from their equipment and setup, they must have come from other bases.
However, Mo Xiu did not lower her guard just because the person who came was human. After all, this was the apocalypse, and she needed to be wary of both zombies and humans.
Looking at the leaders from afar, one of them seemed somewhat familiar, catching Mo Xiu's attention.
After thinking for a moment, Mo Xiu took the initiative to go downstairs, opened the door, and met the eyes of the two people outside.
The two people opposite me both looked to be in their early twenties. One of them was wearing a light brown sweater under his coat, and he wore glasses. He had a fair complexion, was well-mannered, and looked more like a student.
The other one, wearing a black leather jacket, had a very aggressive and handsome appearance, with a roguish air about him.
Two people with very different temperaments stood together, yet there was a strange harmony between them.
Mo Xiu stared at the bespectacled, refined young man for a moment, and asked, "Bai Su, is that you?"
If he only had some doubts before opening the door, then after actually seeing the person on the other side, Mo Xiu was completely certain that the person on the other side was indeed his childhood friend Bai Su.
They grew up together and were very close friends, but later went to different universities and went to different cities.
Thinking back to his past life, when he encountered difficulties, he did consider seeking help from Bai Su. After all, he had contacted Bai Su before and knew that the other party was at the university town base.
But when he finally arrived at the university town base, he received news that Bai Su had gone missing during a mission.
In fact, after the apocalypse in their previous life, they never saw each other again until they died.
After seeing Mo Xiu's appearance clearly, Bai Su on the other side was stunned for a moment, and then happily smiled.
He immediately walked over, patted the person opposite him on the shoulder, and said warmly, "Mo Xiu, it really is you!"
"And what are you doing here? I remember you're at the Shanhe Base right now. Is this the team you're leading on this mission?"
Upon hearing Bai Su's words, Mo Xiu remembered that before she was reborn in the Shanhe Base, she had indeed tried to contact Bai Su and said that she planned to take that group of people to the nearby Shanhe Base.
But just two days later, he was reborn. His mind was filled with revenge and finding Mo Qi, and he didn't care about anything else.
Mo Xiu was happy to see Bai Su again. However, perhaps due to his experiences in his previous life, a shadow seemed to hang over his heart.
But the two were old friends who hadn't seen each other for a long time, and they still had a lot to talk about.
Bai Su introduced the person next to him to Mo Xiu, saying that the other person was named Bu Zhengchen, and was the strongest superhuman in their university city base.
Mo Xiu then introduced Mo Qi, who had followed behind him, and said with a smile, "This is an important member of my family."
"family?"
Bai Su was taken aback upon hearing this. He was actually aware of Mo Xiu's family situation. They had been in contact when the apocalypse first arrived and communication hadn't completely collapsed.
He knew that Mo Xiu's family had all tragically perished at the very beginning of the apocalypse, so how could he suddenly have another family member?
Seeing the tall man standing in the corner with his half-length hair casually tied back, Bai Su felt that this person was a bit strange.
The man named Mo Qi was wearing a black long-sleeved T-shirt and cotton trousers, with outdated cotton shoes on his feet. At first glance, he was unremarkable, but if you really paid attention to him, you would find that he was actually very handsome.
Deep-set features, perfect proportions. Every gesture exudes a carefree and unrestrained air, even when he's just leaning lazily against the door, yawning. It doesn't affect his demeanor in the slightest; instead, it adds a touch of languid nobility.
It's as if someone who is clearly very strong deliberately conceals their aura and imposing presence.
However, most of the people around him seemed not to notice that he was different.
Although there was also a man with a scar on his face, a bald head, and a fierce look, who was fawning over Mo Qi and asking about his well-being.
However, most of the members of Moxiu's team seemed to disregard him, and some even looked at him with disdain.
Mo Qi simply let Bai Su look at him without caring at all. He stood not far away, leaning against the door, watching him talk to Mo Xiu, feeling inexplicably annoyed.
Although Mo Qi knew from Mo Xiu's words that they must be old friends who hadn't seen each other for a long time, were Mo Xiu and that guy named Bai Su chatting too intimately?
Even though she knew there was nothing between them, Mo Qi still felt uneasy because of her possessiveness towards her "future Daoist partner".
But soon, the man discovered that he wasn't the only one who felt unhappy.
Perhaps because of their shared aura, Mo Qi could also sense Bu Zhengchen's dissatisfaction. Judging from the way Bu Zhengchen looked at Bai Su, it was clear he wasn't innocent either.
The thought that he wasn't the only one who was jealous made Mo Qi feel much better.
"So, you're here for the pharmaceutical factory in City B too?" Bai Su asked Mo Xiu.
Mo Xiu nodded upon hearing this. After Bai Su explained that they were there for medical supplies, he briefly explained the purpose of his team's trip. As for Professor Frank, he didn't hide anything from Bai Su.
Upon hearing that there was hope of developing a drug to stop the zombie virus, Bai Su immediately perked up.
Seeing this, Mo Xiu shook her head with a wry smile: "Don't be so optimistic. Even if that professor really has the ability, it won't be something that can be done overnight to develop the potion."
“I know, but hope is worse than nothing. In that case, why don’t we act together? That would increase our chances of success. We’ll just take the medicine; as for the equipment, you can take whatever you need,” Bai Su said earnestly.
From the conversation just now, Mo Xiu clearly knows that Bai Su is now the captain of the superpower team in the university city base, and he himself has awakened ice-type superpowers, so he is quite strong.
With their help, the mission's success rate would definitely be higher. However, there were some things that Mo Xiu was worried the other side might not know, so she wanted to prepare them mentally in advance.
“We had previously received information that there seemed to be level seven zombies at the pharmaceutical factory, which would be difficult to deal with.”
"A level seven zombie?"
Bai Su was also surprised to hear this, but their base also desperately needed these drugs. Moreover, what Mo Xiu and the others were doing was related to researching a drug to cure the zombie virus, so they had to participate even more.
So the two of them then discussed their next move together.
Seeing them talking on and on, Mo Qi couldn't help but frown slightly. Not far away, Bu Zhengchen, though expressionless, clearly exuded displeasure.
In the end, it was the man beside Bai Su who couldn't hold back and took a step forward. Only then did Bai Su seem to realize that the other person had been standing there waiting for a long time.
Seeing that Bai Su was a little uncomfortable, Mo Xiu coughed lightly and said, "Mo Xiu, it's getting late. Everyone has been tired all day and needs time to rest. We can discuss anything tomorrow."
Mo Xiu nodded upon hearing this. Since they were going to work together and the space here was quite large, she told Bai Su's team to find their own rooms to rest.
Perhaps because they felt there should be a first-come, first-served order, they stayed here afterward, which they considered a bargain. Bai Su even offered to keep watch tonight.
Upon hearing this, Mo Xiu waved her hand and said, "We had already arranged for people to keep watch, so why don't we split it in half? We haven't seen each other in a long time, so why don't I keep you company and we can chat together."
Hearing that Mo Xiu actually wanted to stay and spend the night with this bespectacled pretty boy, Mo Qi was completely shocked. He couldn't maintain his usual lazy demeanor and straightened up.
Fortunately, Bai Su firmly refused, saying, "No need, no need, just leave it to us. We can talk about it tomorrow. You should get some rest tonight!"
Mo Qi was finally satisfied. Seeing that Mo Xiu still wanted to speak, seemingly wanting to continue persuading him, he quickly patted his chest and deliberately coughed.
Sure enough, upon hearing a violent coughing sound behind her, Mo Xiu was immediately drawn to the sound.
Bai Su was surprised to see that Mo Qi, who had seemed perfectly fine just moments before, suddenly became frail.
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Author's Note: Mo Qi: It's that fast!
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