Chapter 1012: Two-Minute Chase
Chapter 1012: Two-Minute Chase
“You must follow the direction I specify when you run away. If you deviate from the route, I’ll kill her,” the man added.
Everyone’s expressions turned grim. The girl he mentioned was likely Ye Lian, and as they exchanged glances, this suspicion was confirmed among them.
What should they do now?
In their minds, Ye Lian was supposed to be quite strong. But the opponent’s strange behavior and confident demeanor made them wary of any rash actions.
“Despicable!” Skinny Monkey muttered under his breath.
Indeed, this was precisely the effect the opponent was aiming for.
“What about Ling Mo? What did you do to him?” Gu Shuangshuang asked anxiously.
The man glanced at her, his tone reverting to the one he used when he was crying, “I don’t know…”
“Who the hell would play your stupid game… Hand over the person, or else…”
“We can play,” Mu Chen interrupted Ye Kai’s anger and looked at the man. “But your rules are just a way to slowly hunt us down. Isn’t this game too easy for you?”
“Don’t rush. That’s just part of the rules,” the man laughed again, but his eyes betrayed a mix of hatred and deep sorrow. “While you can’t directly resist, you can use the surroundings, even the zombies roaming the streets… Aren’t humans supposed to be clever? Use your brains, employ tools; that’s your greatest advantage, isn’t it?”
“Oh, by the way, the game has a time limit. Let’s say two minutes… If the pursuer is still alive after two minutes, I’ll kill her. Then you’ll become my next batch of toys to test those who just escaped from underground. If you win… she’ll be temporarily safe. How’s that for fairness?” he said.
“Fair, my ass!” Ye Kai cursed.
On the surface, the rules didn’t seem to put them at a disadvantage. But the words “two minutes” and “temporarily” weighed heavily on their minds. The opponent clearly wasn’t someone interested in negotiating; he was just playing around. Even if they won, they wouldn’t gain any real advantage or improve the situation. If the opponent decided not to keep his promise, what could they do?
But… there was no other choice but to follow his instructions!
“What exactly is your purpose in doing all this?” Mu Chen asked, trying to remain calm. He was anxious but knew that understanding the opponent even a little could give them an edge. This was Ling Mo’s favorite tactic, and with Ling Mo absent, Mu Chen felt he had to follow his lead.
Think carefully-is there any chance for a comeback in this dire situation?
If it were Ling Mo… If it were Ling Mo…
Wait!
If we knew the opponent’s purpose… then this situation…
“Purpose? I suppose it’s about learning and observing. To understand the behavioral patterns of a species, the best method is to observe their internal competition, isn’t it? Like the mate battles in the animal kingdom, or the fights over food, or territorial disputes… I’ve only seen so many humans, so I can only let you show me everything through your infighting. If possible, I wouldn’t want to use such a simple method,” the opponent replied. Ｒä₦Ŏ𝐛Ěs̩
“You’re not human? Then what are you? A Zombie Progenitor?” Zhang Xincheng, who had been silent, suddenly asked.
“Progenitor… I suppose you could say that. But Zombies… I remember Zombies gradually regain human memories, right? Although they are a new Creature, they still retain some human traits… If you insist, Zombies should be a transitional stage from humans to us. Primitive form, transitional form, and mature form-all existing simultaneously in this timeframe… The evolution process, which should have unfolded over tens of thousands or even millions of years, has been forcibly compressed into just one year, so it’s no wonder such situations arise… How should I put it? This is probably an ecological collapse,” the person answered thoughtfully, and as he spoke, he even waved his hand apologetically, “Haha, sorry. I accidentally let my random thoughts slip. Usually, I have to disguise myself, so I rarely speak much. It’s a relief to meet strangers like you, so… But compared to you, I’d rather have a good chat with Ling Mo because he…”
“Cut the nonsense! Didn’t you say two minutes? If you’re going to start, hurry up! What mature form… I think the only thing mature about you is your ability to brag. You talk so grandly, but aren’t you just a pure Monster? Get on with it! Or do you have something else in mind?” Ye Kai retorted angrily.
“Heh… Don’t worry, I’m just the messenger, and all I can bring you is this…” The man seemed to regain his ability to speak autonomously. Slowly, he pulled out a knife from behind him, his body beginning to tremble uncontrollably. “It’s quite funny, really… We were supposed to kill you, but I didn’t expect it to be in this way… And though I’m called a pursuer, the one actually chasing you is just this body. At best, I’m just an onlooker…”
The survivor lying on the ground let out a painful howl, then arched his back like a starving wolf, standing on all fours and staring at them. His expression was filled with agony, and he kept muttering, “No… No…”
“Bang!”
A dull thud echoed from one side of the wall, startling everyone as they turned to look, alert.
Two more people…
These two appeared severely injured, but their bodies had completely transformed into Zombies, their gazes vacant and dazed…
“Damn!” Ye Kai couldn’t help but curse.
Mu Chen also shouted angrily, “Damn! I thought there were only two!”
“See that building over there…” The man with the knife spoke again, “That’s our destination… The rule is, no going out onto the street. As long as you’re in the alleys and buildings, you can run however you like. But don’t forget, you only have two minutes.”
He glanced at his watch, then raised his eyes and said, “Time… starts now!”
…
“You guys go ahead.” Seeing the exit just ahead, Ling Mo suddenly said.
“Huh?” Xu Shuhan paused, stopping in her tracks.
“I need to go back.” Ling Mo replied.
Xia Na and Li Yalin were still inside, but another entrance to the pool was likely nearby.
Moreover, Black Silk should be around here… As for the exact location, that was hard to say.
“Then we’ll wait for you.” Xu Shuhan wanted to protest but eventually changed her mind.
Yu Shiran also stopped, swiftly moving to Ling Mo’s side, “I’m going too. I need to find Black Silk.”
“If those Monsters come, don’t hesitate, just get out.” Ling Mo turned to Yuwen Xuan and Xu Shuhan. But as soon as the words left his mouth, he suddenly froze.
“Hey, what’s wrong?” Yuwen Xuan asked.
Ling Mo didn’t respond…
“Huff… Huff…”
The Zombie Puppet was reaching its limit, but knowing he could still widen the gap, he refused to stop… In fact, if he severed the psychic link, this discomfort would vanish instantly… But with his stamina completely drained, Ling Mo desperately extended two Tentacles, forcibly dragging the Zombie Puppet forward…
As he passed a concrete tunnel, a hand suddenly reached out from inside, pulling him in.
“Shh…” The shadow gestured for silence, causing Ling Mo’s ready Tentacles to hesitate.
Who was this?