Han Lingxi sensed something was wrong just as they crossed a bridge. At the same time, Zhan Chengming, who was sitting next to Han Lingxi, frowned. He had obviously realized that someone was watching them, or more accurately, that a zombie was watching them. The use of the word "watching" suggests that the zombie possessed intelligence comparable to that of a human.
The intelligence of zombies increases with their level. By the time a zombie reaches level seven or eight, its intelligence is almost the same as that of a human. However, zombies do not have memories of their previous lives, so this intelligence is mixed with more desire and bloodlust.
Han Lingxi glanced at the two unresponsive superhumans in front of her and was almost certain that the zombies she sensed were at least level seven.
Han Lingxi turned to look at Zhan Chengming and asked for his opinion.
"They probably won't make a move yet, let's move forward first."
Zhan Chengming spoke up, and the two people in front of him were confused. Among this group, only Zhan Chengming and Han Lingxi, who were at the seventh level, could sense the presence of the seventh-level zombies. Nan Xu, who had strong mental power, probably knew as well. The other sixth and seventh-level ability users were completely unaware of the approaching danger.
Han Lingxi was not relieved by Zhan Chengming's words, but became even more worried. There were two seventh-level zombies in this group, and Zhan Chengming had not dealt with the zombies that were following them. There must be more than two zombies.
"Feel sorry."
Nan Xu buried her head in Han Lingxi's arms and said in a muffled voice. Han Lingxi felt sorry for Nan Xu and stroked her back gently, comforting her softly.
"This is not your fault, you don't need to apologize."
"No, they wouldn't have come if it weren't for me."
Nan Xu's mood did not improve despite Han Lingxi's comforting words; being separated from her parents at a young age made her exceptionally sensitive.
“Nanxu, I am your mother, so no matter what happens, I will protect you. This is what a mother should do. Doing anything for you will ease my guilt. Do you understand?”
Han Lingxi spoke formally to Nan Xu. Although Nan Xu was young, she was very sensible and understood what Han Lingxi meant. She looked up into Han Lingxi's eyes and nodded seriously.
"Dad will definitely protect Nanxu from now on."
Zhan Chengming carefully stroked Nan Xu's hair with his large hand, as if making a promise. Nan Xu looked at Zhan Chengming's determined gaze and showed her first smile.
Through their conversation, Zhan Chengming made a guess about the matter, but still found it unbelievable.
"Southern catkins".
Han Lingxi decided not to hide it any longer and called out to Nan Xu. Nan Xu immediately understood Han Lingxi's meaning and released her spiritual power to isolate the outside world so that their voices would not be heard by the people in front.
"Nan Xu awakened a rather peculiar ability; her mental strength became extremely powerful. As you know, mental strength is a bottleneck for zombies to level up. Therefore, Nan Xu's crystal core was coveted by all the high-level zombies."
Han Lingxi spoke seriously to Zhan Chengming, deciding to tell him the truth. After all, he was also involved, and there was no reason to hide it from him. As for the other ability users, whether or not to let them know the secret was up to Zhan Chengming. This was the first time Han Lingxi had a serious conversation with Zhan Chengming since they met.
"Nanxu will not leave the home of the developer."
Zhan Chengming blurted out something unrelated, leaving Han Lingxi completely bewildered. Were they not on the same wavelength?
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