Song Yuantian didn’t react and the rope instantly went around his stomach, and he was forcefully pulled back from mid-air.
Everyone looked over suspiciously and witnessed Samuel wrapping the weak and struggling Song Yuantian in a large black cloak, fearlessly stating, “Our president isn’t feeling well, so you continue without worrying about us.”
Everyone: “…”
Is this really the right time to ignore the situation?!
Look at how your president is struggling; he’s almost out of breath!
The players inwardly roared.
Hey, let him go, let him speak!
The middle-aged sturdy man had probably exhausted all his endurance before enduring the urge to yell.
He frowned and continued from where Song Yuantian left off, “President Song’s thoughts must be clear to everyone. I shared the same view initially. So, let’s choose a day and eliminate the Zombie Queen. Raise your hands if you agree.”
All the players raised their hands in unison.
Song Yuantian stopped kicking. Despite the thick cloak, Bai Lixin could still hear the other party’s mad sneer after achieving his desired outcome.
Bai Lixin: “…”
I hope you can laugh so joyfully in the future.
Ten minutes later, in Bai Lixin’s dormitory…
Song Yuantian secretly glanced at Samael and Bai Lixin with hidden anger, saying, “You guys have gone too far.”
With eyes filled with knives, he directed his anger towards Samael, one after another, asking, “Am I your president or is he the president of your guild? Will you support him or me?”
Samuel sat silently on the chair with his legs crossed, showing no expression, while inwardly criticizing Song Yuantian and despising Bai Lixin.
Bai Lixin gave a dry laugh and tentatively asked, “Did you find her?”
Song Yuantian pursed his lips, his gaze gradually softening, “No.”
“We searched all the nearby places, but we didn’t find her body. However, we found her clothes. They were torn into pieces and still stained with blood.”
Lin Jue couldn’t bear it any longer and said truthfully, “Perhaps, during the recent crustal movements, it’s likely that she fell there.”
Lin Jue explained, “You’re not the president, and the matter regarding his girlfriend has become a knot in his heart. Now, he wants to vent his anger on the Zombie Queen. Let him vent. Otherwise, I’m genuinely afraid he might lose control later.”
Song Yuantian’s light-colored pupils gradually turned red, “The Zombie King killed my girlfriend, and I want him to experience the pain of separation.”
“Zombies are all pests, and the Zombie King loves the Zombie Queen, right? What’s wrong with me advocating killing her?”
Bai Lixin observed Song Yuantian’s crazed appearance and asked, “So in your subconscious, you believe zombies deserve to die?”
Song Yuantian replied, “Yes, that’s right.”
Bai Lixin persisted, “What if your girlfriend turned into a zombie?”
Song Yuantian affirmed, “She won’t.”
Bai Lixin asked, “Why are you so sure?”
Song Yuantian replied, “She was a proud person. She told me before that if she ever turned into a zombie, she would immediately end her own life instead of becoming a walking corpse that feeds on people.”
Bai Lixin persisted, refusing to give up. “Is there a possibility that she turned into a zombie? A zombie who wants to commit suicide but can’t? For instance, having the power of infinite repair? If she truly becomes a zombie, what will you do?”
Song Yuantian gradually regained his sanity, pondering Bai Lixin’s words. “Why do you keep asking me this question?”
Bai Lixin insisted, “I need your answer first.”
Song Yuantian’s attitude towards zombies would determine whether he should reveal that the zombie queen might be his girlfriend. However, even to this day, he remained unsure whether Song Yuantian pursued his girlfriend out of love or obsession. If it was love, perhaps he could accept what she had become. But if it was mere obsession, perhaps it would be best to let it fade away slowly. If Song Yuan truly hates zombies, he would respect the zombie queen’s denial about knowing Song Yuantian.
After a moment of contemplation, Song Yuantian shook his head. “She can’t become a zombie.”
Disappointment flashed in Bai Lixin’s eyes.
Then, Song Yuantian nodded. “But I don’t mind.”
Bai Lixin: “???”
Song Yuantian huddled in the corner of the wall with red eyes, curling up his already thin body into a small ball. He looked distressed. “Even if she becomes a zombie and starts eating people, she won’t be able to accept it once she’s rescued.”
“But I only want her to live. No matter what she has become, as long as we can revive her and she can connect to the escape system, I will bring her back,” he explained.
Relieved, Bai Lixin spoke in a deep voice, “Since you feel that way, I have a guess to share with you.”
———————
Ten minutes later, Bai Lixin provided a detailed account of the events of the past few days to the group.
Lin Jue exclaimed, “What?! The zombie queen could be the president’s girlfriend? And the zombie king is forcing her to give birth to baby zombies for him? Didn’t we decide to form a group to kill the Zombie Queen?”
As the news hit them one after another, everyone exchanged bewildered glances, and their eyes eventually settled on Song Yuantian.
Contrary to their expectations, Song Yuantian displayed surprise rather than anxiety on his face. He eagerly grabbed Bai Lixin’s arm. “Is what you said true?”
Bai Lixin ran his fingers through his hair. “It’s just a guess. Do you mind her current condition?”
Song Yuantian’s face filled with uncontainable joy. “Why would I mind? I’m grateful as long as she’s alive.”
The bearded man’s team was stunned for a while. Although they were only listening, they still understood the bond between them and the zombie queen. The bearded man frowned and rubbed his beard: “Little brother, even if my girlfriend becomes a zombie, I don’t mind. But have you thought about the relationship between her and the zombie king? They’re about to have a little zombie.”
Song Yuantian waved his hands dismissively. “It doesn’t matter to me. I’m only concerned about Hongyue getting through this ordeal. She’s the one I’ve been waiting for all these years, and I feel remorseful seeing her endure so much…”
Suddenly, he stopped, and his smile vanished.
Lin Jue: “Tsk tsk tsk, you finally remembered what you did just now.”
Lin Jue sneered and clapped his hands, provoking him. “Impressive, President. You’ve stabbed yourself in the heart and set a record!”
Song Yuantian’s complexion changed, his previously cold cheeks turning hot as if he had slapped him. If the zombie queen truly was the Hongyue, what had he just done?
Due to a sudden impulse of hatred, he rushed to the front, aiming all the spearheads at his lover.
She has been enduring a difficult life in the post-apocalyptic world for years. He came here to save her, but instead, he became the one who hurt her.
Seeing Song Yuantian’s state, Lin Jue continued, “President, you don’t have to do this. Even without your involvement, the ability users would still choose the second path.”
“We have all endured the torment of copies until now. Our instincts have been overshadowed by self-interest. You should know which path is most suitable for you. Bringing people together is merely a means of gaining power for better chances of success. Gathering information about levels and abilities is a way to collect data on players. To put it plainly, the mission’s direction has already been predetermined when it was released.”
“Good job,” Zhou Guang suddenly interjected. “What the middle-aged man said just now was based on President Song’s suggestion. President Song, with your qualifications and status, I suggest you take over the leadership position.”
“If the Zombie Queen is truly your Hongyue, my suggestion is that we split into two groups.”
“President Song, you take a few people to ‘crusade’ against the Zombie Queen. Although it is referred to as a crusade, your main objective will be to secretly confirm if the zombie queen is your girlfriend and, if so, protect her. If not…”
Zhou Guang looked at Bai Lixin.
Bai Lixin replied, “If not, capture her and bring her back, but do not kill her. I suspect she is the special zombie who provided the antigen.”
After giving it serious thought, Song Yuantian nodded and said, “Okay.”
Bai Lixin added, “As for us, our task is to search for antigens, produce antibodies, and develop antidotes.”
“We are racing against time.”
He retrieved a map from the drawer and quickly marked three locations on it. “This is where the Zombie King is located, this is the position of the Zombie Queen, and this is where the antigen is stored.”
The three red dots were close to each other, forming a line.
The Zombie Queen occupied the middle of the line, with the Zombie King and the antibodies at both ends.
“The Zombie King is not with the Zombie Queen,” Bai Lixin pointed to the middle position.
“We cannot blindly trust the system’s prompts. We’ve been tricked by the system more than once or twice. The zombie king capturing the Zombie Queen is most likely a trap.”
Song Yuantian’s gaze hardened. “Even if it’s a trap, I will go.”
Bai Lixin clenched his jaw. “The three locations are in close proximity. If we find the antigen before you, we will rush to meet you there.”
Song Yuantian replied, “Okay.”
The group discussed the battle plan in detail and then proceeded to act separately.
No one anticipated the sudden acceleration of the copy, with danger and pressure closing in from all directions. Even the snowflakes falling from above served as a reminder of imminent danger.
Three hours later, Song Yuantian, carrying the banner to eliminate the Zombie Queen, bid farewell to Teacher Sally and marched toward the mission site.
Bai Lixin also embarked on the journey to find the antigen.
———————-
Inside the armored vehicle, tension filled the air.
Everyone sat upright, refraining from speaking.
Xia Chi cautiously approached Bai Lixin, lowered his voice, and tugged on his cuff. “Brother, why did the big boss follow us?”
Bai Lixin turned towards the man lazily resting on the sofa with closed eyes. “To save time on the road. He is engaged in scientific research. If the equipment in that laboratory is still functional, he may be able to produce antibodies and antidotes immediately. The only challenge is the lack of time for clinical trials.”
“There’s no need for clinical trials,” the cold man slowly opened his eyes, his gaze clear. “My experiments have never failed. All variables have been accounted for, ensuring the stability of the medicine’s effects.”
Xia Chi mumbled under his breath, “But wasn’t there a problem with Billy’s surgery before?”
The man remained silent, as if accepting the burden for the sake of his lover and brother in law.
—————————-
In the live broadcast room.
[Hahaha, Xia Chi is one of a kind, he’s not afraid of death.]
[Xia Chi truly relies on God Xin to do whatever he wants.]
[Xia Chi: The expert at dismantling the stage.]
[Friends, I’m going to see President Song. I’m really curious to know if the Zombie Queen is the President’s wife.]
[To be honest, I’m curious too.]
[Curious about what they’ll say when they meet for the first time. Pretending not to know each other? But I never expected President Song to be such a devoted person. Why aren’t there good men like him by my side? It’s like being fed a constant stream of dog food.]
[ Sister, sometimes gender doesn’t have to be so rigid. If there are no good men, a good woman is just as fine.]
[Hahaha, the barrage of love affairs has started again.]
————————-
This time, it was Bai Lixin and his team who went to the laboratory. In addition to them, the bearded man and the bald man also participated. The situation was more serious than ever.
The Bearded man expressed his concern, “I hope I made the right choice. I left secretly this time and didn’t get official approval from above. I don’t want to become a sinner on this planet.”
Bai Lixin questioned, “If you’re so worried, why did you still follow us?”
The bearded man took out a photo from his pocket. “Because I saw this and fully believed what you said before.”
“Bai Lixin, our previous speculation was correct. There are indeed scientists in the Ark from Laboratory 13.”
“If what you said later is true, then we ability users have a bleak future. You may not know that ability users can only live up to 38 years old, and I am currently 37.”
The bald man interjected, “I’m 36 this year.”
“Even though it’s the end of the world, we don’t want to die. So let’s find that damn antigen quickly and free ourselves from this death curse. I’m already 37, which isn’t young anymore. At least I’ve lived for a long time, but Naia and the others are different. They’re only 20 years old, and many children have just begun their lives. I can accept death, but I hope they can live.”
Bai Lixin took the photo from the bearded man’s hand. It was the torn photo they found in the No. 13 laboratory, which they had managed to restore.
The photo had transformed from a dilapidated yellow state to color. By chance, Bai Lixin immediately saw Dr. Adolf’s face in the photo.
Dr. Adolf in the photo had already aged, with gray hair, bearing a striking resemblance to the present.
Besides him, Bai Lixin recognized a few familiar faces.
Though he had never seen these people in person, he had seen them in a group photo on Dr. Sang’s wall.
Song Yuantian didn’t react and the rope instantly went around his stomach, and he was forcefully pulled back from mid-air.
Everyone looked over suspiciously and witnessed Samuel wrapping the weak and struggling Song Yuantian in a large black cloak, fearlessly stating, “Our president isn’t feeling well, so you continue without worrying about us.”
Everyone: “…”
Is this really the right time to ignore the situation?!
Look at how your president is struggling; he’s almost out of breath!
The players inwardly roared.
Hey, let him go, let him speak!
The middle-aged sturdy man had probably exhausted all his endurance before enduring the urge to yell.
He frowned and continued from where Song Yuantian left off, “President Song’s thoughts must be clear to everyone. I shared the same view initially. So, let’s choose a day and eliminate the Zombie Queen. Raise your hands if you agree.”
All the players raised their hands in unison.
Song Yuantian stopped kicking. Despite the thick cloak, Bai Lixin could still hear the other party’s mad sneer after achieving his desired outcome.
Bai Lixin: “…”
I hope you can laugh so joyfully in the future.
Ten minutes later, in Bai Lixin’s dormitory…
Song Yuantian secretly glanced at Samael and Bai Lixin with hidden anger, saying, “You guys have gone too far.”
With eyes filled with knives, he directed his anger towards Samael, one after another, asking, “Am I your president or is he the president of your guild? Will you support him or me?”
Samuel sat silently on the chair with his legs crossed, showing no expression, while inwardly criticizing Song Yuantian and despising Bai Lixin.
Bai Lixin gave a dry laugh and tentatively asked, “Did you find her?”
Song Yuantian pursed his lips, his gaze gradually softening, “No.”
“We searched all the nearby places, but we didn’t find her body. However, we found her clothes. They were torn into pieces and still stained with blood.”
Lin Jue couldn’t bear it any longer and said truthfully, “Perhaps, during the recent crustal movements, it’s likely that she fell there.”
Lin Jue explained, “You’re not the president, and the matter regarding his girlfriend has become a knot in his heart. Now, he wants to vent his anger on the Zombie Queen. Let him vent. Otherwise, I’m genuinely afraid he might lose control later.”
Song Yuantian’s light-colored pupils gradually turned red, “The Zombie King killed my girlfriend, and I want him to experience the pain of separation.”
“Zombies are all pests, and the Zombie King loves the Zombie Queen, right? What’s wrong with me advocating killing her?”
Bai Lixin observed Song Yuantian’s crazed appearance and asked, “So in your subconscious, you believe zombies deserve to die?”
Song Yuantian replied, “Yes, that’s right.”
Bai Lixin persisted, “What if your girlfriend turned into a zombie?”
Song Yuantian affirmed, “She won’t.”
Bai Lixin asked, “Why are you so sure?”
Song Yuantian replied, “She was a proud person. She told me before that if she ever turned into a zombie, she would immediately end her own life instead of becoming a walking corpse that feeds on people.”
Bai Lixin persisted, refusing to give up. “Is there a possibility that she turned into a zombie? A zombie who wants to commit suicide but can’t? For instance, having the power of infinite repair? If she truly becomes a zombie, what will you do?”
Song Yuantian gradually regained his sanity, pondering Bai Lixin’s words. “Why do you keep asking me this question?”
Bai Lixin insisted, “I need your answer first.”
Song Yuantian’s attitude towards zombies would determine whether he should reveal that the zombie queen might be his girlfriend. However, even to this day, he remained unsure whether Song Yuantian pursued his girlfriend out of love or obsession. If it was love, perhaps he could accept what she had become. But if it was mere obsession, perhaps it would be best to let it fade away slowly. If Song Yuan truly hates zombies, he would respect the zombie queen’s denial about knowing Song Yuantian.
After a moment of contemplation, Song Yuantian shook his head. “She can’t become a zombie.”
Disappointment flashed in Bai Lixin’s eyes.
Then, Song Yuantian nodded. “But I don’t mind.”
Bai Lixin: “???”
Song Yuantian huddled in the corner of the wall with red eyes, curling up his already thin body into a small ball. He looked distressed. “Even if she becomes a zombie and starts eating people, she won’t be able to accept it once she’s rescued.”
“But I only want her to live. No matter what she has become, as long as we can revive her and she can connect to the escape system, I will bring her back,” he explained.
Relieved, Bai Lixin spoke in a deep voice, “Since you feel that way, I have a guess to share with you.”
———————
Ten minutes later, Bai Lixin provided a detailed account of the events of the past few days to the group.
Lin Jue exclaimed, “What?! The zombie queen could be the president’s girlfriend? And the zombie king is forcing her to give birth to baby zombies for him? Didn’t we decide to form a group to kill the Zombie Queen?”
As the news hit them one after another, everyone exchanged bewildered glances, and their eyes eventually settled on Song Yuantian.
Contrary to their expectations, Song Yuantian displayed surprise rather than anxiety on his face. He eagerly grabbed Bai Lixin’s arm. “Is what you said true?”
Bai Lixin ran his fingers through his hair. “It’s just a guess. Do you mind her current condition?”
Song Yuantian’s face filled with uncontainable joy. “Why would I mind? I’m grateful as long as she’s alive.”
The bearded man’s team was stunned for a while. Although they were only listening, they still understood the bond between them and the zombie queen. The bearded man frowned and rubbed his beard: “Little brother, even if my girlfriend becomes a zombie, I don’t mind. But have you thought about the relationship between her and the zombie king? They’re about to have a little zombie.”
Song Yuantian waved his hands dismissively. “It doesn’t matter to me. I’m only concerned about Hongyue getting through this ordeal. She’s the one I’ve been waiting for all these years, and I feel remorseful seeing her endure so much…”
Suddenly, he stopped, and his smile vanished.
Lin Jue: “Tsk tsk tsk, you finally remembered what you did just now.”
Lin Jue sneered and clapped his hands, provoking him. “Impressive, President. You’ve stabbed yourself in the heart and set a record!”
Song Yuantian’s complexion changed, his previously cold cheeks turning hot as if he had slapped him. If the zombie queen truly was the Hongyue, what had he just done?
Due to a sudden impulse of hatred, he rushed to the front, aiming all the spearheads at his lover.
She has been enduring a difficult life in the post-apocalyptic world for years. He came here to save her, but instead, he became the one who hurt her.
Seeing Song Yuantian’s state, Lin Jue continued, “President, you don’t have to do this. Even without your involvement, the ability users would still choose the second path.”
“We have all endured the torment of copies until now. Our instincts have been overshadowed by self-interest. You should know which path is most suitable for you. Bringing people together is merely a means of gaining power for better chances of success. Gathering information about levels and abilities is a way to collect data on players. To put it plainly, the mission’s direction has already been predetermined when it was released.”
“Good job,” Zhou Guang suddenly interjected. “What the middle-aged man said just now was based on President Song’s suggestion. President Song, with your qualifications and status, I suggest you take over the leadership position.”
“If the Zombie Queen is truly your Hongyue, my suggestion is that we split into two groups.”
“President Song, you take a few people to ‘crusade’ against the Zombie Queen. Although it is referred to as a crusade, your main objective will be to secretly confirm if the zombie queen is your girlfriend and, if so, protect her. If not…”
Zhou Guang looked at Bai Lixin.
Bai Lixin replied, “If not, capture her and bring her back, but do not kill her. I suspect she is the special zombie who provided the antigen.”
After giving it serious thought, Song Yuantian nodded and said, “Okay.”
Bai Lixin added, “As for us, our task is to search for antigens, produce antibodies, and develop antidotes.”
“We are racing against time.”
He retrieved a map from the drawer and quickly marked three locations on it. “This is where the Zombie King is located, this is the position of the Zombie Queen, and this is where the antigen is stored.”
The three red dots were close to each other, forming a line.
The Zombie Queen occupied the middle of the line, with the Zombie King and the antibodies at both ends.
“The Zombie King is not with the Zombie Queen,” Bai Lixin pointed to the middle position.
“We cannot blindly trust the system’s prompts. We’ve been tricked by the system more than once or twice. The zombie king capturing the Zombie Queen is most likely a trap.”
Song Yuantian’s gaze hardened. “Even if it’s a trap, I will go.”
Bai Lixin clenched his jaw. “The three locations are in close proximity. If we find the antigen before you, we will rush to meet you there.”
Song Yuantian replied, “Okay.”
The group discussed the battle plan in detail and then proceeded to act separately.
No one anticipated the sudden acceleration of the copy, with danger and pressure closing in from all directions. Even the snowflakes falling from above served as a reminder of imminent danger.
Three hours later, Song Yuantian, carrying the banner to eliminate the Zombie Queen, bid farewell to Teacher Sally and marched toward the mission site.
Bai Lixin also embarked on the journey to find the antigen.
———————-
Inside the armored vehicle, tension filled the air.
Everyone sat upright, refraining from speaking.
Xia Chi cautiously approached Bai Lixin, lowered his voice, and tugged on his cuff. “Brother, why did the big boss follow us?”
Bai Lixin turned towards the man lazily resting on the sofa with closed eyes. “To save time on the road. He is engaged in scientific research. If the equipment in that laboratory is still functional, he may be able to produce antibodies and antidotes immediately. The only challenge is the lack of time for clinical trials.”
“There’s no need for clinical trials,” the cold man slowly opened his eyes, his gaze clear. “My experiments have never failed. All variables have been accounted for, ensuring the stability of the medicine’s effects.”
Xia Chi mumbled under his breath, “But wasn’t there a problem with Billy’s surgery before?”
The man remained silent, as if accepting the burden for the sake of his lover and brother in law.
—————————-
In the live broadcast room.
[Hahaha, Xia Chi is one of a kind, he’s not afraid of death.]
[Xia Chi truly relies on God Xin to do whatever he wants.]
[Xia Chi: The expert at dismantling the stage.]
[Friends, I’m going to see President Song. I’m really curious to know if the Zombie Queen is the President’s wife.]
[To be honest, I’m curious too.]
[Curious about what they’ll say when they meet for the first time. Pretending not to know each other? But I never expected President Song to be such a devoted person. Why aren’t there good men like him by my side? It’s like being fed a constant stream of dog food.]
[ Sister, sometimes gender doesn’t have to be so rigid. If there are no good men, a good woman is just as fine.]
[Hahaha, the barrage of love affairs has started again.]
————————-
This time, it was Bai Lixin and his team who went to the laboratory. In addition to them, the bearded man and the bald man also participated. The situation was more serious than ever.
The Bearded man expressed his concern, “I hope I made the right choice. I left secretly this time and didn’t get official approval from above. I don’t want to become a sinner on this planet.”
Bai Lixin questioned, “If you’re so worried, why did you still follow us?”
The bearded man took out a photo from his pocket. “Because I saw this and fully believed what you said before.”
“Bai Lixin, our previous speculation was correct. There are indeed scientists in the Ark from Laboratory 13.”
“If what you said later is true, then we ability users have a bleak future. You may not know that ability users can only live up to 38 years old, and I am currently 37.”
The bald man interjected, “I’m 36 this year.”
“Even though it’s the end of the world, we don’t want to die. So let’s find that damn antigen quickly and free ourselves from this death curse. I’m already 37, which isn’t young anymore. At least I’ve lived for a long time, but Naia and the others are different. They’re only 20 years old, and many children have just begun their lives. I can accept death, but I hope they can live.”
Bai Lixin took the photo from the bearded man’s hand. It was the torn photo they found in the No. 13 laboratory, which they had managed to restore.
The photo had transformed from a dilapidated yellow state to color. By chance, Bai Lixin immediately saw Dr. Adolf’s face in the photo.
Dr. Adolf in the photo had already aged, with gray hair, bearing a striking resemblance to the present.
Besides him, Bai Lixin recognized a few familiar faces.
Though he had never seen these people in person, he had seen them in a group photo on Dr. Sang’s wall.
