Chapter 168 The Original Female Lead Who Was Used as Cannon Fodder 18
Lin Wuque, adhering to the principle of the survival of the fittest, devised a plan when he was ten years old to make the two kill each other, sending them both to hell.
"That's really touching."
Ruan Yunzhen twirled through these bloody threads of memory and smiled softly.
Then, she began to maliciously alter the scene, reweaving the fragments of memory.
The young Lin Wuque was no longer the calm avenger, but had become a complete and utterly pathetic wretch.
Wagging its tail and begging at its mother's feet, crying and pleading like a wild dog;
Facing his father's punches and kicks, he dared not dodge, and would even actively adjust his posture to make it easier for the abuser to do so in order to gain his mercy.
Outside, he became the object of ridicule and bullying, his delicate little face always bearing a fawning smile, and the air was filled with the smell of humiliation.
He bowed his head to everyone, groveled and became the lowest of the low, the most despised bug.
Such memories repeated themselves over and over in his mind, as if trying to grind away his bones and destroy his soul, making him struggle in endless humiliation and pain until he was completely tamed.
In reality, Lin Wuque was tense all over, and the black mist was silently rampaging in the carriage.
Those forcibly implanted memories corroded his pride like sulfuric acid, yet every frame of the scene seamlessly connected with his childhood memories, as if it had actually happened.
Beneath the bulging veins on Lin Wuque's forehead lay his unyielding stubbornness.
Her fingernails dug deep into her palms, and blood dripped down her wrists onto the seat, spreading into festering, decaying patterns.
"No, don't even think about it..."
"Look," Ruan Yunzhen whispered in his ear, "this is how you should be."
"No, no...it's not like that..."
A low growl, like that of a trapped beast, escaped his throat, each syllable laced with blood and froth.
The humiliating images forcibly implanted in his mind tore at his real memories, like two blunt knives grinding against his nerves.
Lin Wuque clenched his teeth, the sweet and metallic taste of blood filling his mouth and stimulating his nerves, while a thick, eerie crimson light surged in his eyes.
Black Annihilation completely lost control, rampaging and churning inside the carriage, tearing the entire vehicle to pieces.
But just as those sharp fragments were about to touch Ruan Yunzhen, they were abruptly frozen in mid-air before dissolving completely.
On the verge of a mental breakdown, he still instinctively restrained himself, not wanting to harm her in the slightest.
"This shouldn't be happening..."
He repeated hoarsely, his bloodied fingers gripping the remaining support of the car seat tightly.
The metal twisted and deformed in his palm, its sharp edges digging deep into his flesh. In his scarlet eyes, madness and lucidity clashed fiercely.
The more those false memories tried to crush his pride, the more ferocious the resentment in his bones retaliated.
Ruan Yunzhen admired his repeated struggles and desperate resistance. Feeling that it was about time, she slowly withdrew her power, leaving only a last hint lingering in his subconscious—from now on, if he dared to disobey again, he would immediately experience this humiliation that was more painful than death.
As soon as the power was withdrawn, Lin Wuque collapsed to the ground.
"Got it?"
Ruan Yunzhen used the tip of her shoe to lift his sweaty chin.
Lin Wuque was breathing heavily, a twisted yet docile smile on his face.
He was not tamed by fabricated memories, but by Nguyen Van Chan, who inflicted all this suffering.
The near-collapse pleasure she brought him was more binding than any chains.
He sighed softly, "You are...too cruel..."
This statement is neither a plea for mercy nor an accusation; it is simply a straightforward statement, tinged with a twisted pleasure.
Like a martyr on torture, he tasted a strange sweetness amidst extreme pain.
He seemed to have lost all his strength, resting his head completely on Ruan Yunzhen's feet with a look of attachment.
“I remember everything, so please continue to... control me like this.”
The voice was perfectly calm, yet it concealed a mixture of relief and fear.
Fortunately, the owner did not conjure up any other images in his mind.
His greatest fear was not becoming the lowest of the low, a bedbug in the gutter, but rather that his master would completely abandon him, turn away, and not even spare him a glance.
He, however, was imprisoned in endless darkness, never to be able to touch her again.
"This is the last time I'm allowing you to act wildly regardless of the situation."
Ruan Yunzhen's voice was soft and gentle, yet it carried an irresistible sense of pressure.
Lin Wuque rubbed his cheek against hers, just like a newborn puppy, completely docile.
"Understood, Master."
Ruan Yunzhen kicked his head away, "Get up."
The asphalt road surface was cracked like a spider web, with rust-colored dirt and some dried dark brown marks embedded in the cracks. Torn pieces of the off-road vehicle were scattered everywhere, making it look dirty and messy.
Lin Wuque stood up, and Ruan Yunzhen took out a motorhome from her spatial storage.
The RV was fully equipped, with fresh vegetables and meat in the refrigerator, as if everything had just been put in.
Ruan Yunzhen was somewhat relieved that her previous world was a modern society, otherwise the supplies would not have been prepared so well.
"Go wash up quickly, make sure you're clean."
Ruan Yunzhen kicked Lin Wuque into the bathroom.
After thrashing around on the dirty floor for a while, Lin Wuque's clothes also became dirty. Ruan Yunzhen couldn't accept him sharing a room with her like this.
Lin Wuque looked around the RV, but didn't ask any questions. He then obediently went into the bathroom.
He naturally noticed the incongruity in Ruan Yunzhen, but so what?
As long as she is still his master, that's enough. He doesn't care about anything else, and he won't overstep his bounds to inquire about it.
He's a well-behaved dog now.
After Lin Wuque finished washing up, Ruan Yunzhen also took a shower and then climbed into bed to get some sleep.
After all that trouble, she was exhausted, and Lin Wuque's strength did not disappoint her.
Amidst the shaking and swaying, Ruan Yunzhen drifted off to sleep peacefully.
Lin Wuque slowed down at the right time. Facing the approaching zombies, he melted their heads from a distance before they could get any closer and fell to the ground, unable to disturb them in the slightest.
For a moment, the car was completely silent.
Ruan Yunzhen was awakened by noise when she woke up again, with a cacophony of shouts and the sharp howls of zombies in her ears.
"What happened?"
Ruan Yunzhen rubbed her head, sat up from the bed, and found that the car had stopped.
"There's a group of people ahead who've been attacked by zombies; they've completely blocked the road."
Lin Wuque narrowed his eyes, a hint of impatience flashing in them, clearly displeased with their actions.
Upon hearing this, Ruan Yunzhen leaned over the car window and looked out.
Not far away, a dozen or so people were fiercely fighting a huge zombie.
The setting sun, like spilled blood, dyed the entire wilderness dark red, making the zombie appear even more terrifying.
Its form has exceeded conventional understanding. Its spine can twist 360 degrees like a snake, its limb joints are bent backward, and its fingertips extend into 20-centimeter-long bone spurs.
The most terrifying thing was its head; the skullcap had completely disappeared, and the exposed brain tissue writhed like a living thing, gleaming with an eerie pearly luster in the setting sun.
It exudes a chilling aura, moves swiftly, and each attack carries immense power, forcing those around it to retreat in defeat.
In Ruan Yunzhen's perception, its energy intensity was much weaker than Lin Wuque's, probably by a fraction. However, among those fighting him, there was one person whose strength was comparable to its, yet he was struggling to cope and was being forced to retreat by it.
Suddenly, the zombie let out a deafening roar, sprang up, and its sharp claws shot out like lightning, grabbing a team member. Its long, sharp nails pierced through his shoulder, as if a fork had picked up a meatball and stuffed it straight into its gaping maw.
"ah--"
A piercing scream rang out, then abruptly stopped, followed by a chilling sound.
"Damn beast!"
Witnessing this scene, their companions were enraged, their eyes turning bloodshot. They attacked with even more frenzy and ferocity, unleashing their superpowers as if they were free, radiating a dazzling light that illuminated the darkening sky.
Seeing this, Lin Wuque remained unmoved, only saying calmly, "This is a level seven zombie."
Normally, he might have gone to hunt this zombie; a level seven zombie core would be quite useful to him.
But now that Ruan Yunzhen is around, he is no longer reckless and has become much more restrained.
Ruan Yunzhen turned her head to look at him: "Level seven?"
She didn't know how zombies were specifically classified.
Although Lin Wuque had been staying in Rufeng City, he was not oblivious to what was happening outside. Before Rufeng City was completely occupied, many survivors broke in to collect supplies. Lin Wuque had dealt with them and had a lot of knowledge about the outside world.
"Zombies are divided into nine levels, and judging from the energy intensity of this zombie, it should be classified as level seven. Of course, this is just a general classification. In fact, the highest level of zombies nowadays is no higher than level eight, and level nine is derived from the evolution of zombies."
Some say that the appearance of level nine zombies would mean the end of all life and civilization. The fact that they haven't appeared yet proves that humanity still has hope.
At this point, Lin Wuque chuckled, clearly not caring about the fate of this world, or whether human civilization would survive or perish.
In fact, if he hadn't met Ruan Yunzhen, he would have already joined this apocalyptic carnival and created a crazy and absurd farewell ceremony for himself.
Ruan Yunzhen: "Then you should be at level eight?"
If this zombie is level seven, then Lin Wuque, who is even stronger, must be level eight.
Lin Wuque nodded, his expression calm, without the slightest hint of arrogance in his eyes.
He was previously quite satisfied with his strength, but now he wants to try and reach level nine.
I've heard that humans are like zombies, and there has never been a level nine being. Even level eight is extremely rare. Including myself, there are only three known to exist so far.
Inside the RV, all was peaceful and serene, but two more people had died fighting on the front lines.
At this moment, Zhao Linxiu was filled with despair.
He never expected that this beast would advance to level seven so silently. What he thought was a foolproof hunt has now turned into an abyss of death.
They've really messed up this time, but why is that RV still parked there? They should run!
Zhao Linxiu clenched his teeth and, taking advantage of a brief moment to catch his breath, looked back at the RV.
The last rays of white light fell on the car, reflecting a warm glow. Inside, figures moved about, seemingly conversing in hushed tones.
He was frantic, waving his arms at the RV and shouting at the top of his lungs, "Get out of here! Don't wait to die!"
Then, ignoring them, he quickly turned back and began fighting the zombies again.
He has done everything he could, and the outcome is beyond his control; he can barely protect himself now.
Ruan Yunzhen naturally heard Zhao Yunxiu's words as well. After thinking for a moment, she asked:
How far are we from Hope Base?
Lin Wuque: "There are still more than 20 kilometers to go. Just follow this road straight and you'll arrive soon."
"Are there any other routes we can take?"
Ruan Yunzhen had no intention of helping that group of people.
Originally, she planned to tame the zombie and use it as a guard, but as soon as she made contact with it, a bloodthirsty and brutal consciousness came over, filled with madness and chaos.
In this state of disordered consciousness, it becomes even more difficult to control.
To make it obedient, you must untangle its entangled bloodlust and madness, dispel the black fog that shrouds its consciousness, and restore its rationality.
This would require far too much energy, and her energy didn't come from thin air. Ruan Yunzhen wasn't willing to waste too much, even though Lin Wuque had now become a qualified refueling pack.
Lin Wuque shook his head. "If we take another route, we'll have to go back more than 20 kilometers, and the other route is a passageway, making the route much more circuitous."
Now, all the roads are in poor condition and have been ravaged by the fighting between zombies and humans. The roads are full of potholes, and the car is bound to be bumpy. Lin Wuque did not want to take a detour and make Ruan Yunzhen suffer more bumps.
He looked at the people and zombies fighting in front of him, and his disgust grew. A violent surge of rage welled up in his heart, and he wished he could tear them all to pieces!
Ahead, each swing of the zombie's claws created a cloud of blood mist, and another person was knocked away, crashing heavily not far from the RV, their fate unknown.
Ruan Yunzhen understood that they were about to give up.
She didn't want to take a detour, so after hesitating for a moment, she said, "Use Black Annihilation to help them kill this zombie."
As for the people, they shouldn't get off the bus.
The sky had completely darkened. Her body was that of an ordinary person, and any mishap could lead to fatal danger.
Although this world is filthy and putrid, Ruan Yunzhen has no intention of leaving so soon.
Lin Wuque had no patience to wait any longer, and upon hearing this, he immediately controlled Hei Yan to attack the zombie.
Night fell like ink, merging seamlessly with the darkness, attracting no one's attention.
Ahead, the light from the burst of supernatural power was still flashing intensely, like a fireworks display announcing a death.
Zhao Linxiu was panting heavily, and the lightning wrapped around his arms flickered in the night.
"Captain! Our powers are almost depleted!" The second-in-command's voice was filled with despair.
Zhao Linxiu wiped the blood off his face. "I'll hold him off. Those who are still agile, get out of there. Those who can't run, charge with me!"
Without giving the others time to react, he charged forward.
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