Chapter 48: Healer-kun (2/2)

Liu Zhi rushed towards me and shook my shoulders as if I've done something terrible. Before they could tell me anything, however, the smell of their flesh blinded me and I almost reached out for his neck. Fortunately, my Virus Qi Core kept me sane and made me hold back... well, somewhat.

”Listen here,” I muttered as I grabbed Liu Zhi and Blade on their shoulders. ”The three of you have to get out of here, right now! And don't worry about Wu Yan turning into a rabid human. She's already well past that. I'll meet you as soon as I deal with these bastards.” I said.

Somehow, the bloodthirstiness in my voice must've spurred them to act since they didn't even tell me off about my suicidal decision. Instead, they both gripped me on the shoulders and mouthed something before Liu Zhi grabbed Wu Yan.

”We'll see you soon.”

<Rage activated>

<Killing activated>

<Ferocity activated>

”Sigh~ here we go again, Yongrui.” The System told me. ”I'll try to assist you on my end but for the meantime, kill as many rabid humans as you can to lower your ferocity. Once that's over, it will be much easier to gain control of your body.”

”I'll leave it in your care,” I muttered as my body once again entered autopilot rage mode.

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Luo Zehn's POV

”What are you talking about? You just came back yesterday. Are you really leaving now?” Ye Zhiyun exclaimed as she slammed her fist on the desk in front of her. Since she had such pudgy fists, the slam was more like a gentle tap on the wooden surface

I gulped as I watched Ye Zhiyun pout and her face reddening, fuming with anger. ”No, I can't allow this. It's been getting more and more dangerous outside lately. And also, you just came back! I know you're tired. If you were to ask me the same question tomorrow, perhaps I would have considered it. But right now, no means no.”

I released a little bit of killing intent towards Ye Zhiyun and that was enough to make Xiao Liang act. Xiao Liang, who was previously deemed to be an NPC by our Sect Master, is surprisingly on the bottleneck of Immortal Realm, which is on the Eighth Level of the King Realm. As it turns out, Xiao Liang is the type to be more efficient in cultivation in-combat. That's why, when the outbreak started and we were barely scraping by to survive, he was the very first one to get stronger. I can confidently say that without him on our side, we wouldn't have survived the first year of the outbreak, nor would this Tang Shelter be possible.

Since one level in cultivation is leaps and bound stronger than the previous level, I was a bit helpless in front of Xiao Liang. Well, if I were to fight him on a life and death battle, then I might or might not achieve victory. It all depends on who fumbles first.

Back to Xiao Liang, before I knew it, he was already in front of me, grabbing me by the shoulder. ”Luo Zehn, don't be too hazy, we can't afford to lose you. This shelter needs you more than me.”

Although Xiao Liang became the most powerful when it comes to cultivation, he never lost his meek manner. Even now that I'm being a little bit selfish, he was still putting me first.

”The outside is getting more and more dangerous as time goes on. I know that you share the same zeal as us when it comes to ridding this world of zombies, but don't overwork yourself. Just get another day of rest and then you can go.” Xiao Liang continued with concern in his eyes.

Ye Zhiyun sighed in relief. He could tell that Xiao Liang succeeded in convincing me.

But convincing me and trying to change my mind are two different matters.

Before they could continue on with their advice of letting me rest, I spoke up for the first time in this council.

”I... I made a promise.”