Chapter 37 Matryoshka Dolls?
Chapter 37 Matryoshka Dolls?
After catching Yu Yao, Luo Mei turned slightly and positioned herself between the zombie and Yu Yao.
Meanwhile, Chi Heng, standing nearby, unleashed three rapidly spinning tornadoes at the pursuing zombies.
The weapon contained sharp blades and flames, instantly immobilizing the zombie. Then, together with Dongfang Jin and the others, they confronted the level two gold-type zombie.
"Ah Yao? Are you alright?"
Luo Mei supported Yu Yao, anxiously asking questions while also using her mental power to interfere with the movements of the level-two zombie.
Yu Yao smiled and shook her head, saying, "I'm fine."
Luo Mei looked Yu Yao up and down and noticed that her face was pale and her eyes were even redder.
"Do you know how scared you almost made me? If you ever try to be a hero like that again, I'm never talking to you again!"
"I know, I won't do it again."
Who wants to play the hero? It's clearly a case of seeking fortune in danger!
With so much experience, anyone who gives it up would be a fool!
"...You! Really!"
Luo Mei looked helplessly at Yu Yao, who was clearly not being honest, and could only gently help her back to the side.
......
The arrival of Chi Heng and his group profoundly illustrates the principle that two fists cannot defeat four hands.
Although none of them individually could defeat that level two zombie.
But there are so many of them!
Even powerful level 2 zombies could only be overwhelmed by them.
Chi Heng's wind blades and tornadoes, Qi Xian's fireballs and fire nets, and Luo Pingjing's golden cones and hidden weapons were the main offensive weapons.
With Dongfang Jin's water arrows and Jiang Yi's vines and thorns as support, plus Luo Mei to disrupt them.
Even the strongest level 2 dual-type zombie could only last ten minutes before it was defeated.
After the zombie fell, Qi Xian stepped forward to dig out the crystal core.
Just then, another unexpected event occurred!
"Don't go! Get away!!!" Yu Yao shouted when she realized the problem.
At the same time, an incredibly sharp afterimage rushed out of the gold-type zombie's body towards Qi Xian.
Before Qi Xian could react, something whose shape he couldn't make out grabbed his neck.
Upon noticing it, Chi Heng and the others immediately unleashed their special abilities to strike the thing.
But then that indistinct black shadow flashed toward Yu Yao.
Luo Mei reacted extremely quickly, turning around and hugging Yu Yao without thinking, exposing her back to that thing.
“Amei.”
"little six!"
The afterimage was too fast; no one had time to stop it.
Just as it was about to bite Luo Mei's nape.
A pale golden protective shield suddenly popped out from Luo Mei's body, protecting both Luo Mei and Yu Yao within it.
The absolute defense of the Linglang Amulet was automatically triggered.
And that clump of something, which was unknown, was also mercilessly repelled.
Dongfang Jin didn't have time to consider what had saved Luo Mei; seizing the moment, he released a water arrow to soak her.
Chi Heng reached out and summoned a bolt of purple lightning, tinged with golden light, which struck the unknown mass of flesh.
The little thing screamed and fell to the ground, its body emitting charred smoke, and then it remained motionless.
This series of events happened so fast, it didn't even take more than three seconds.
Only when the lump of rotten flesh fell to the ground and remained motionless did the group rush over to check on Qi Xian's condition.
His carotid artery had been bitten through, and blood was gushing out; his face was rapidly turning ashen.
It's obvious he's been infected with the zombie virus and is now showing signs of mutation.
"Kill...kill me!"
Qi Xian spoke with difficulty, his eyes, which had always been full of light, now devoid of any luster.
Jiang Yi hugged him, tears streaming down her face.
Even Chi Heng and Dongfang Jin, who are usually not easily swayed by emotions, had tears in their eyes.
Luo Pingjing clenched his teeth tightly, his body trembling uncontrollably.
Luo Mei, who had run over quickly, stared blankly at them, her eyes gradually losing focus.
Yu Yao stood behind the crowd, saying nothing.
After a long while, she sighed softly and gently pushed away Luo Pingjing, who was blocking her way.
He crouched down and put the antidote pill into Qi Xian's mouth, a soft light condensing from his fingertips.
He placed it on Qi Xian's blood-soaked neck and said, "Don't be afraid, you'll be alright."
Luo Mei's eyes gradually regained their sparkle.
"Ah Yao? You...you have a way?"
"Okay, don't be sad." Yu Yao responded and began to focus on treating Qi Xian.
Qi Xian clearly didn't believe it; he thought Yu Yao was just trying to comfort him.
His ashen eyes slowly turned to Yu Yao, and he opened his mouth, saying with difficulty, "Xiao Qi, welcome, welcome to the team."
"I caused you to get hurt, and you still welcome me?"
"You lured the zombies away. You saved us... And, and you joined... us, you are our teammate, you are... Xiao Qi, whom we must fight to the death to protect..."
Qi Xian forced a smile, trying to dispel Yu Yao's concerns.
Yu Yao gazed intently at him, her fingertips flashing with light, and whispered, "Thank you for saying that. But... I heard from Amei that you're an incredibly accurate shot. If there's a chance in the future, could you teach me?"
Qi Xian gave a wry smile, "Everyone in the team is a sharpshooter, they can all teach you, don't worry."
Yu Yao's eyes darkened slightly as she slowly withdrew her hand, her lowered eyes unable to conceal the disappointment in them.
"You're unwilling to teach me? So you don't really accept me as your new teammate, right?"
Yu Yao's pale face and aggrieved expression made Qi Xian's heart tighten.
"I didn't!" Qi Xian sat up abruptly, frowning as he retorted, "I just... um?"
Qi Xian tilted his head and sensed his body.
Yu Yao, whose lips were completely bloodless, slowly stood up.
Suppressing the urge to feel dizzy, she said gently, "I clearly told you, you'll be fine."
Qi Xian's eyes widened, and he stammered, "I, I, I didn't get it..."
"Shh~" Yu Yao put her finger to her lips and gently shushed, "If there's anything, go back, we'll talk about it when we get back... Never mind, Amei, you have to protect me." Oh.
In this world, there is only one person she can trust.
Luo Mei is under a soul-locking curse.
Before she could utter the last word, Yu Yao felt everything go black, and she fell into a soft embrace.
Luo Mei caught her in time.
"Ah Yao, Ah Yao!"
"They might have run out of superpowers." It was Chi Heng's voice.
This was the last sentence Yu Yao heard before her consciousness completely dissipated.
......
Jiang Yi stared at Yu Yao, who was lying unconscious in Luo Mei's arms, looking fragile and pale.
She turned back in shock to look at Qi Xian, who was also in disbelief that she was alright and was checking herself all over.
After a long while, he murmured, "This...this ability, if someone finds out, we'll be in big trouble."
Luo Mei said, "Are you scared?"
"Have you ever been afraid of me? Since you've acknowledged Xiao Qi, she's my sister. She has been from the very beginning, and I won't misjudge her."
Dongfang Jin pursed her lips.
At first I...
"Did you think she had ulterior motives?" Luo Mei glared at him.
“No, not at all…” Dongfang Jin said, glancing up at Luo Mei, whose eyes were only on Yu Yao, and sighed softly.
Never mind, it's hard to explain.
In short, it's his problem...
In fact, from the moment Yu Yao jumped out of the window...
Dongfang Jin then thoroughly regretted her previous inexplicable hostility.
She is much better than they imagined.
That kid named Ji Yan was right to scold me.
Luo Mei carefully supported Yu Yao in her arms and let out a soft hum upon hearing this.
"If any of you dare to treat Ayao badly in the future and drive her away, I won't want you anymore!"
Dongfang Jin glared at her and scolded, "Don't talk nonsense."
Qi Xian snapped out of his daze and forced a grateful smile.
He tilted his head and said to Luo Mei, "Don't worry, she's not just your savior now, she's my savior too! I consider her my sister!"
Jiang Yi's eyebrows twitched.
"Then when you teach people how to use a gun in the future, you'd better be gentle!"
Upon hearing this, Qi Xian's eyebrows twitched, then he grinned, adopting a smile that sent chills down one's spine.
"That won't do. Only strict teachers can produce outstanding students..."
Jiang Yi: "......"
Luo Mei: "!!!"
......
On the other side, Chi Heng quietly dug out the crystal core of the dead level 2 zombie.
After examining the unidentified ball of flesh again and confirming it was a baby zombie, I stopped looking at it.
Seeing that Chi Heng had also dug out the crystal core of the fleshy mass, Dongfang Jin quickly went over to run him water to wash his hands.
I casually asked, "What's going on? Is it a nesting doll?"
"Yes, it's a speed-type baby zombie. The two zombies merged together earlier, which is why the gold-type zombie has such a fast speed and extraordinary combat power."
If it were an ordinary zombie, it wouldn't have made Yu Yao look so pathetic.
Dongfang Jin frowned. "It really is... there are all kinds of zombies."
Chi Heng responded.
He then went to Luo Mei's side, pulled Yu Yao into his arms, and said in a deep voice, "Let's go back first."
Luo Mei's expression changed. "Boss, I can handle this."
Chi Heng glanced at her and said, "Are you afraid I'll eat her up?"
"Well...it's not that bad."
"Go back first."
“No! Ayao told me to protect her!” Luo Mei insisted unexpectedly.
After thinking for a moment, Chi Heng put Yu Yao on Luo Mei's back.
"Then keep it firmly on your back."
Don't worry!
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