“Huh,” the bald man was puzzled, “Can they split?”
The bat-shaped zombie looked up at the bald man with big innocent eyes and repeated, “Huh, they can split.”
The beard man frowned, saying, “Talking zombies, I’ve seen it all now.”
A certain bat-shapes zombie raised it’s head and said, “I’ve seen it all now.”
The long-haired ma identified the issue, saying, “They seem to be repeating content, but they can’t understand what we mean.”
The bat-shaped zombies on the ground tilted their heads, looking at the long-haired ability usersin a daze. Some even approached as if wanting to embrace the long haired ability user.
The long-haired ability usersstopped breathing, kicked the bat-shaped zombie against the wall, and couldn’t help but curse, “Fuck, don’t tilt your head at me. Do you think you’re cute? It disgusts me.”
“It seems we overestimated this monster, boss,” the long-haired ability user frowned, “they are not zombies that can communicate, they are just repeating.”
The bearded man looked thoughtfully at these bat-shaped zombies and asked, “But why did they stop?”
The long-haired ability user replied, “I don’t know, maybe they’ve run out of energy. Let’s get out of here quickly, in case something strange happens again.”
The bearded man observed the unkillable weak bat shaped zombies and nodded, “Okay, let’s retreat!”
As everyone was about to leave, an elegant male voice interrupted their departure, saying, “Wait a minute.”
“We can’t go up.”
Everyone’s footsteps suddenly stopped, and they all frowned, looking at Bai Lixin. Naia asked, “Why?”
The bald man chimed in, “Yeah, can you stop causing trouble? A junior ability user should have the consciousness of a junior ability user. Talk less and do more.”
“He hasn’t said much, so why do you accuse him of causing trouble?” Dr. Sang, who rarely spoke, suddenly interjected, pointing at the bald man. “From the very beginning, Bai Lixin noticed the changes around us. He already warned you once, but you weren’t vigilant at all. It was also Bai Lixin who discovered the experimental subject.”
“If it wasn’t for him, would you have found the hidden experimental subject and learned the original truth?”
“He is the mental ability user I have faith in. His observation skills are sharper than others. If I were you, I would stay silent and humbly ask why we can’t go up instead of criticizing others from a superior standpoint.” Dr. Sang’s words silenced the bald man. His face turned purple from the slaps, and he finally choked out a sentence, “Why can’t we go up?”
————————–
In the live broadcast room
[See, the old gong had a different attitude when supporting and attacking.]
[How?]
[He is kinder.]
[God Xin: ??? Are you okay?]
[The boss silently supports God Xin and takes great care of him. He claims not to love him, but his actions speak honestly.]
[In the end, the big boss can’t escape from God Xin’s Five Finger Mountain.]
——————–
Bai Lixin glanced at the group, finally settling his gaze on the long-haired ability user.
Sensing Bai Lixin’s scrutiny, the long-haired ability user was momentarily stunned, then he furrowed his brow slightly and asked, “Why are you looking at me like that?”
Bai Lixin pointed at the long-haired ability user and explained, “Others can go up, but he can’t.”
This time, even Naia frowned and asked, “Why? Even if he questioned the origin of the zombies and our abilities, that doesn’t make him an enemy. Do you want us to abandon our comrade in arms?”
Bai Lixin replied, “Because he’s not your real teammate. In the darkness just now, he was replaced.”
Everyone’s expressions changed suddenly, and they instinctively distanced themselves from the long haired ability user, looking at him vigilantly.
The long-haired ability user frowned even more, staring at Bai Lixin with anger. “What evidence do you have?”
Bai Lixin said, “The appearance and voice can be easily imitated, but memories would be difficult to imitate. If you don’t believe me, you can find out by asking him a few questions that only he would know.”
The bearded man and others exchanged glances, nodding in agreement. Then, the bearded man asked the long haired ability user, “Tell me, why do you choose to keep long hair?”
The long-haired ability user forced a smile and replied, “Why not? If I want to keep it, so I decided to keep it.”
As soon as the words were spoken, several people immediately aimed their weapons at the long haired ability user.
Seeing that the matter was exposed, the “long haired ability user” instantly twisted his expression and looked at Bai Lixin viciously. “How did you find out?”
Bai Lixin replied, “Your psychological change was too abrupt. You inquired about the relationship between zombies and ability users earlier, but now you’re cursing. Also, the kick you just made was because the zombie smelled a familiar scent and wanted to get close to you. You kicked it to avoid being discovered, right?”
The “long haired ability user” widened his eyes and asked, “That’s it? Just because of my unfounded action?”
Bai Lixin explained, “It’s not unfounded; it’s just that my observations are meticulous. So the question remains: where did the real long-haired ability user go?”
“Yeah, where did he go?” the “long haired ability user” sneered. He jumped to the ceiling, looked down at them and his already long hair hung down. “Guess.”
Bai Lixin raised his head and looked at the “long haired ability user”, then scanned the surroundings. In less than a second, the real ability user was discovered immediately.
A red silk thread secretly released, and it moved to the “long haired ability user’s” head, to the place with the burning flame that represented an ability user.
Even if someone copied him, they wouldn’t be able to replicate his abilities.
Bai Lixin’s long eyelashes trembled slightly, and he calmly glanced at the bearded man, who was momentarily stunned.
“You entered Fourth Brother? Fuck!”
The “long haired ability user” laughed. “You guys are still dumb after all.”
The bearded man growled angrily, “Bastard, get away from Fourth Brother.”
The “long haired ability user” pursed his mouth: “I’m afraid to tell you, I’ll stay with him until he dies. After he dies, when I encounter other beings, I’ll have a new host. Now that I’m on his body, I can’t separate from him. From now on, I am him, and he is me.”
The bearded man asked, “Are you one of those bat things from before?”
“Yeah, you’re still quite stupid. Actually, I’m not that bad. It was he who willingly let me in. I just shared my tragic story, and he allowed me to stay” the “long haired ability user” said, gently stroking his long hair hanging upside down. “He’s a good man.”
Bai Lixin looked at the “long haired ability user” above his head and asked, “What is your purpose in possessing him? Is it just to escape? Or do you want to return to the ark with us?”
The “long haired ability user” didn’t expect Bai Lixin to ask such a question. He curiously looked at the young man and then shifted his gaze to the man beside him.
When he saw the man clearly, the “long haired ability user” was momentarily stunned, but quickly regained composure. “Actually, I’m not your enemy. Although I released these little zombies to cause confusion, I haven’t harmed you. I just want to go to the ark and see the world.”
“If you hadn’t exposed me, I never thought of killing you.”
“But now that you know my secret, I have no choice but to ask you to die.”
As soon as the “long haired ability user” finished speaking, the bat zombies that had been on the ground suddenly became agitated. This time, they didn’t just flap their wings; they opened their mouths, revealing sharp fangs.
Although the zombies attacking them were weak, they kept splitting and quickly filled the entire corridor. Not only did they need to avoid brute force attacks, but they also had to be careful not to be bitten by these zombies.
Among the attacking zombies, the “long haired ability user” led the attack.
As the bearded man looked at the face that he had known and fought alongside in the past, he could only take two steps back, trying to avoid the vital points of the long-haired ability user while dodging his attacks.
Compared to their concerns, the “long haired ability user” seemed much more at ease. He mercilessly launched his own attacks and gradually became more proficient in using his supernatural powers.
Using the bats as smoke bombs, the “long haired ability user” agilely jumped through the corridor, heading directly towards the elevator.
“Everyone,” the “long haired ability user” politely greeted the busy crowd, “I’ll go ahead. If fate allows, we will meet again.”
However, just as the “long haired ability user” was about to press the “1” button, his expression suddenly changed, and he walked out of the elevator with difficulty, his body contorting in a twisted posture.
The soul belonging to the real long-haired ability user awakened at the last moment. The two souls desperately fought for control over the body. One wanted to enter the elevator, while the other forcefully dragged the body out of the elevator.
The bearded man anxiously called out to the long haired ability user, “Fourth!”
The long-haired ability user leaned against the wall, roaring in pain, and ran towards the deep corridor at the other end. The bat zombies followed as he fled.
The relentless attack suddenly ceased, giving everyone a short moment to catch their breath.
The long-haired ability user yelled at the bearded man, “Boss, hurry up and get out of here!”
Just as he finished speaking, another voice chimed in, this time filled with complaints and resentment: “Are you crazy? You’re not even thinking about leaving after they’re gone?!”
The voice abruptly stopped, then resumed again: “Haha, I almost forgot, Boss. Blow up the elevator after going up!”
—“Damn it, you lunatic!”
The voice of the long-haired ability user gradually faded away, and at that moment, something was thrown from the darkness.
The bearded man reached out and grabbed a handful of hair.
The moment he saw the hair, the bearded man growled angrily and ordered with red eyes, “Retreat!”
The dilapidated elevator slowly ascended, occasionally making a clanging sound.
The long brown hair was tightly held in the palm of the bearded man’s hand, causing the veins on the back of his hand to bulge from the force.
Everyone had already removed their gas masks, and the atmosphere in the narrow and airtight elevator was incredibly heavy.
The small team gazed at the hair in despair, their eyes filled with a sense of loneliness.
Bai Lixin silently pulled Dr. Sang back into the corner, making enough space for them.
Once they reached the ground, the bearded man took a deep breath and said, “Retrieve the explosives from the trunk.”
The others hesitated for a moment, then reluctantly fetched the explosives, their lips pursed.
With a loud bang, the elevator, which was still operational, instantly exploded into a pile of scrap iron. The suspended container swiftly descended, sealing off the opening and disappearing within the boxy space.
Inside the car, the atmosphere remained gloomy.
The departure of team members who had shared life and death dealt a heavy blow to the squad.
Bai Lixin silently watched the sunset, which was about to vanish. Just before the sunset disappeared completely, they found a safe house where they could spend the night.
It was a bank’s vault, and its thick metal walls could completely block any attacks from the outside.
After everyone entered the vault, the bearded man closed the door.
Darkness fell for only a second before flashlights were quickly turned on.
The bearded man sighed and carefully placed the long hair in a small cloth bag, stuffing it back into his pocket.
The bald-headed man approached Bai Lixin hesitantly and said, “Little brother, I apologize to you.”
Seeing the man’s stiff movements, Bai Lixin shook his head and replied, “It’s alright. It’s a matter of life and death, so it’s natural to question me. Besides, I didn’t contribute much, and it was you who ultimately saved the long-haired ability user.”
The bald man chuckled dryly and silently sat down beside Bai Lixin, saying, “No, that was enough.”
“The fourth brother, he was the most sentimental among us.”
“If he knew that, due to his sentimentality, he unwittingly led the zombies into the ark, he would be even more devastated. The hair he threw was his final decision.”
Bai Lixin looked at the man, feeling a twinge of pain in his heart.
The bald man smiled with reassurance and said, “Even without you, we would have met our end in one way or another. In this doomsday, everyone’s lifespan is short and fleeting. After tonight, everything will be alright. The fourth brother isn’t the first teammate we’ve lost.”
“We all understand that and can face it calmly, but the unexpected nature of it makes it somewhat hard to accept.”
“After all, we were watching a movie together last night, reminiscing about the past through a documentary. Why is it that only one person is missing tonight?”
“But a good night’s sleep will make things better. Don’t worry, I shared all of this with you because I was afraid you would be burdened by it. Fourth Brother couldn’t handle the psychological strain, and he fell victim to that monster.”
“If we hadn’t gone there, we would still be in the dark, believing that zombies are merely a product of nature.”
The bald man pointed at the bearded man and lowered his voice, saying, “I’ll stay with our captain. Let me tell you a secret: Don’t be fooled by his sturdy appearance. His heart is as soft as a cat’s. If there was no one around, he would have been crying long ago.”
“You guys are tired from the whole day. Rest well.”
As Bai Lixin watched the bald man walk away, he felt a sense of dejection for the first time.
Despite his efforts, he had still failed.
Lost in his thoughts, he felt a slightly cold presence silently sitting down next to him.
Dr. Sang sat beside Bai Lixin, his eyes holding a faint smile.
Just now, the little mouse had referred to them as “we.”
A little amusing, ^-^.
Bai Lixin glanced at Dr. Sang: “…”
Well, it seems that misery and joy in this world are interlinked.
I’m numb.
“Huh,” the bald man was puzzled, “Can they split?”
The bat-shaped zombie looked up at the bald man with big innocent eyes and repeated, “Huh, they can split.”
The beard man frowned, saying, “Talking zombies, I’ve seen it all now.”
A certain bat-shapes zombie raised it’s head and said, “I’ve seen it all now.”
The long-haired ma identified the issue, saying, “They seem to be repeating content, but they can’t understand what we mean.”
The bat-shaped zombies on the ground tilted their heads, looking at the long-haired ability usersin a daze. Some even approached as if wanting to embrace the long haired ability user.
The long-haired ability usersstopped breathing, kicked the bat-shaped zombie against the wall, and couldn’t help but curse, “Fuck, don’t tilt your head at me. Do you think you’re cute? It disgusts me.”
“It seems we overestimated this monster, boss,” the long-haired ability user frowned, “they are not zombies that can communicate, they are just repeating.”
The bearded man looked thoughtfully at these bat-shaped zombies and asked, “But why did they stop?”
The long-haired ability user replied, “I don’t know, maybe they’ve run out of energy. Let’s get out of here quickly, in case something strange happens again.”
The bearded man observed the unkillable weak bat shaped zombies and nodded, “Okay, let’s retreat!”
As everyone was about to leave, an elegant male voice interrupted their departure, saying, “Wait a minute.”
“We can’t go up.”
Everyone’s footsteps suddenly stopped, and they all frowned, looking at Bai Lixin. Naia asked, “Why?”
The bald man chimed in, “Yeah, can you stop causing trouble? A junior ability user should have the consciousness of a junior ability user. Talk less and do more.”
“He hasn’t said much, so why do you accuse him of causing trouble?” Dr. Sang, who rarely spoke, suddenly interjected, pointing at the bald man. “From the very beginning, Bai Lixin noticed the changes around us. He already warned you once, but you weren’t vigilant at all. It was also Bai Lixin who discovered the experimental subject.”
“If it wasn’t for him, would you have found the hidden experimental subject and learned the original truth?”
“He is the mental ability user I have faith in. His observation skills are sharper than others. If I were you, I would stay silent and humbly ask why we can’t go up instead of criticizing others from a superior standpoint.” Dr. Sang’s words silenced the bald man. His face turned purple from the slaps, and he finally choked out a sentence, “Why can’t we go up?”
————————–
In the live broadcast room
[See, the old gong had a different attitude when supporting and attacking.]
[How?]
[He is kinder.]
[God Xin: ??? Are you okay?]
[The boss silently supports God Xin and takes great care of him. He claims not to love him, but his actions speak honestly.]
[In the end, the big boss can’t escape from God Xin’s Five Finger Mountain.]
——————–
Bai Lixin glanced at the group, finally settling his gaze on the long-haired ability user.
Sensing Bai Lixin’s scrutiny, the long-haired ability user was momentarily stunned, then he furrowed his brow slightly and asked, “Why are you looking at me like that?”
Bai Lixin pointed at the long-haired ability user and explained, “Others can go up, but he can’t.”
This time, even Naia frowned and asked, “Why? Even if he questioned the origin of the zombies and our abilities, that doesn’t make him an enemy. Do you want us to abandon our comrade in arms?”
Bai Lixin replied, “Because he’s not your real teammate. In the darkness just now, he was replaced.”
Everyone’s expressions changed suddenly, and they instinctively distanced themselves from the long haired ability user, looking at him vigilantly.
The long-haired ability user frowned even more, staring at Bai Lixin with anger. “What evidence do you have?”
Bai Lixin said, “The appearance and voice can be easily imitated, but memories would be difficult to imitate. If you don’t believe me, you can find out by asking him a few questions that only he would know.”
The bearded man and others exchanged glances, nodding in agreement. Then, the bearded man asked the long haired ability user, “Tell me, why do you choose to keep long hair?”
The long-haired ability user forced a smile and replied, “Why not? If I want to keep it, so I decided to keep it.”
As soon as the words were spoken, several people immediately aimed their weapons at the long haired ability user.
Seeing that the matter was exposed, the “long haired ability user” instantly twisted his expression and looked at Bai Lixin viciously. “How did you find out?”
Bai Lixin replied, “Your psychological change was too abrupt. You inquired about the relationship between zombies and ability users earlier, but now you’re cursing. Also, the kick you just made was because the zombie smelled a familiar scent and wanted to get close to you. You kicked it to avoid being discovered, right?”
The “long haired ability user” widened his eyes and asked, “That’s it? Just because of my unfounded action?”
Bai Lixin explained, “It’s not unfounded; it’s just that my observations are meticulous. So the question remains: where did the real long-haired ability user go?”
“Yeah, where did he go?” the “long haired ability user” sneered. He jumped to the ceiling, looked down at them and his already long hair hung down. “Guess.”
Bai Lixin raised his head and looked at the “long haired ability user”, then scanned the surroundings. In less than a second, the real ability user was discovered immediately.
A red silk thread secretly released, and it moved to the “long haired ability user’s” head, to the place with the burning flame that represented an ability user.
Even if someone copied him, they wouldn’t be able to replicate his abilities.
Bai Lixin’s long eyelashes trembled slightly, and he calmly glanced at the bearded man, who was momentarily stunned.
“You entered Fourth Brother? Fuck!”
The “long haired ability user” laughed. “You guys are still dumb after all.”
The bearded man growled angrily, “Bastard, get away from Fourth Brother.”
The “long haired ability user” pursed his mouth: “I’m afraid to tell you, I’ll stay with him until he dies. After he dies, when I encounter other beings, I’ll have a new host. Now that I’m on his body, I can’t separate from him. From now on, I am him, and he is me.”
The bearded man asked, “Are you one of those bat things from before?”
“Yeah, you’re still quite stupid. Actually, I’m not that bad. It was he who willingly let me in. I just shared my tragic story, and he allowed me to stay” the “long haired ability user” said, gently stroking his long hair hanging upside down. “He’s a good man.”
Bai Lixin looked at the “long haired ability user” above his head and asked, “What is your purpose in possessing him? Is it just to escape? Or do you want to return to the ark with us?”
The “long haired ability user” didn’t expect Bai Lixin to ask such a question. He curiously looked at the young man and then shifted his gaze to the man beside him.
When he saw the man clearly, the “long haired ability user” was momentarily stunned, but quickly regained composure. “Actually, I’m not your enemy. Although I released these little zombies to cause confusion, I haven’t harmed you. I just want to go to the ark and see the world.”
“If you hadn’t exposed me, I never thought of killing you.”
“But now that you know my secret, I have no choice but to ask you to die.”
As soon as the “long haired ability user” finished speaking, the bat zombies that had been on the ground suddenly became agitated. This time, they didn’t just flap their wings; they opened their mouths, revealing sharp fangs.
Although the zombies attacking them were weak, they kept splitting and quickly filled the entire corridor. Not only did they need to avoid brute force attacks, but they also had to be careful not to be bitten by these zombies.
Among the attacking zombies, the “long haired ability user” led the attack.
As the bearded man looked at the face that he had known and fought alongside in the past, he could only take two steps back, trying to avoid the vital points of the long-haired ability user while dodging his attacks.
Compared to their concerns, the “long haired ability user” seemed much more at ease. He mercilessly launched his own attacks and gradually became more proficient in using his supernatural powers.
Using the bats as smoke bombs, the “long haired ability user” agilely jumped through the corridor, heading directly towards the elevator.
“Everyone,” the “long haired ability user” politely greeted the busy crowd, “I’ll go ahead. If fate allows, we will meet again.”
However, just as the “long haired ability user” was about to press the “1” button, his expression suddenly changed, and he walked out of the elevator with difficulty, his body contorting in a twisted posture.
The soul belonging to the real long-haired ability user awakened at the last moment. The two souls desperately fought for control over the body. One wanted to enter the elevator, while the other forcefully dragged the body out of the elevator.
The bearded man anxiously called out to the long haired ability user, “Fourth!”
The long-haired ability user leaned against the wall, roaring in pain, and ran towards the deep corridor at the other end. The bat zombies followed as he fled.
The relentless attack suddenly ceased, giving everyone a short moment to catch their breath.
The long-haired ability user yelled at the bearded man, “Boss, hurry up and get out of here!”
Just as he finished speaking, another voice chimed in, this time filled with complaints and resentment: “Are you crazy? You’re not even thinking about leaving after they’re gone?!”
The voice abruptly stopped, then resumed again: “Haha, I almost forgot, Boss. Blow up the elevator after going up!”
—“Damn it, you lunatic!”
The voice of the long-haired ability user gradually faded away, and at that moment, something was thrown from the darkness.
The bearded man reached out and grabbed a handful of hair.
The moment he saw the hair, the bearded man growled angrily and ordered with red eyes, “Retreat!”
The dilapidated elevator slowly ascended, occasionally making a clanging sound.
The long brown hair was tightly held in the palm of the bearded man’s hand, causing the veins on the back of his hand to bulge from the force.
Everyone had already removed their gas masks, and the atmosphere in the narrow and airtight elevator was incredibly heavy.
The small team gazed at the hair in despair, their eyes filled with a sense of loneliness.
Bai Lixin silently pulled Dr. Sang back into the corner, making enough space for them.
Once they reached the ground, the bearded man took a deep breath and said, “Retrieve the explosives from the trunk.”
The others hesitated for a moment, then reluctantly fetched the explosives, their lips pursed.
With a loud bang, the elevator, which was still operational, instantly exploded into a pile of scrap iron. The suspended container swiftly descended, sealing off the opening and disappearing within the boxy space.
Inside the car, the atmosphere remained gloomy.
The departure of team members who had shared life and death dealt a heavy blow to the squad.
Bai Lixin silently watched the sunset, which was about to vanish. Just before the sunset disappeared completely, they found a safe house where they could spend the night.
It was a bank’s vault, and its thick metal walls could completely block any attacks from the outside.
After everyone entered the vault, the bearded man closed the door.
Darkness fell for only a second before flashlights were quickly turned on.
The bearded man sighed and carefully placed the long hair in a small cloth bag, stuffing it back into his pocket.
The bald-headed man approached Bai Lixin hesitantly and said, “Little brother, I apologize to you.”
Seeing the man’s stiff movements, Bai Lixin shook his head and replied, “It’s alright. It’s a matter of life and death, so it’s natural to question me. Besides, I didn’t contribute much, and it was you who ultimately saved the long-haired ability user.”
The bald man chuckled dryly and silently sat down beside Bai Lixin, saying, “No, that was enough.”
“The fourth brother, he was the most sentimental among us.”
“If he knew that, due to his sentimentality, he unwittingly led the zombies into the ark, he would be even more devastated. The hair he threw was his final decision.”
Bai Lixin looked at the man, feeling a twinge of pain in his heart.
The bald man smiled with reassurance and said, “Even without you, we would have met our end in one way or another. In this doomsday, everyone’s lifespan is short and fleeting. After tonight, everything will be alright. The fourth brother isn’t the first teammate we’ve lost.”
“We all understand that and can face it calmly, but the unexpected nature of it makes it somewhat hard to accept.”
“After all, we were watching a movie together last night, reminiscing about the past through a documentary. Why is it that only one person is missing tonight?”
“But a good night’s sleep will make things better. Don’t worry, I shared all of this with you because I was afraid you would be burdened by it. Fourth Brother couldn’t handle the psychological strain, and he fell victim to that monster.”
“If we hadn’t gone there, we would still be in the dark, believing that zombies are merely a product of nature.”
The bald man pointed at the bearded man and lowered his voice, saying, “I’ll stay with our captain. Let me tell you a secret: Don’t be fooled by his sturdy appearance. His heart is as soft as a cat’s. If there was no one around, he would have been crying long ago.”
“You guys are tired from the whole day. Rest well.”
As Bai Lixin watched the bald man walk away, he felt a sense of dejection for the first time.
Despite his efforts, he had still failed.
Lost in his thoughts, he felt a slightly cold presence silently sitting down next to him.
Dr. Sang sat beside Bai Lixin, his eyes holding a faint smile.
Just now, the little mouse had referred to them as “we.”
A little amusing, ^-^.
Bai Lixin glanced at Dr. Sang: “…”
Well, it seems that misery and joy in this world are interlinked.
I’m numb.
