Chapter 4, The Strength of the Corpse Puppet

Most importantly, looking at the corpse beneath his feet, gripping the blood-soaked bone knife, Ling Mo's body trembled slightly, unable to contain himself. This was not due to fear, but rather excitement

Glancing at the basin of water at her feet, and then at the dirt-covered Ye Lian, Ling Mo hesitated for quite some time before finally slowly reaching out his hand

Puff!

At this moment, Ling Mo realized that what he had just displayed was not only calmness but also a high degree of synchronization between his mental reaction speed and physical response. Although this was largely related to the improvement of his psychological and physical qualities, it was likely that the intense feeling also played a role in this.

In the past, due to his own inadequate circumstances, Ling Mo had always harbored a deep affection for Ye Lian, yet he never confessed his feelings, nor did he ever consider that their relationship could change. After all, he was merely a struggling otaku with a low income, while Ye Lian was the campus belle of X City University, surrounded by suitors who were exceptional in various aspects.

They could not stay here for long, so Ling Mo quickly guided Ye Lian towards the direction of his residence

When one of the zombies reached out to grab Ling Mo, he suddenly sidestepped, evading the attack of this zombie while simultaneously thrusting his bone knife into the abdomen of another zombie.

The zombie was kicked directly in front of Ye Lian, and before it could get back up, Ye Lian had already hollowed out its skull.

At this moment, Ye Lian had already consumed the gel from the back of the heads of these zombies, and her eyes had become even brighter, appearing somewhat lively. If it were not for the eerie blood-red color, she would look almost indistinguishable from an ordinary survivor.

It did not affect his rationality, and he could still grow stronger alongside Ye Lian. Ling Mo even began to look forward to further changes. However, he was well aware that being too hasty would not do; if he inadvertently put Ye Lian in danger, it would be too late for regrets.

The moment Ye Lian rushed out, Ling Mo clearly felt that he was in a semi-controlling state over Ye Lian. During her battle, her instincts were maximally stimulated. With Ling Mo's current puppet mastery, he could only maintain a connection with Ye Lian, but could not influence the course of her battle.

Whether in speed or strength, Ye Lian far exceeds ordinary zombies. Originally, Ling Mo was concerned about injuring Ye Lian and was reluctant to control her in battle. However, when the zombies appeared, the intense desire for attack conveyed by Ye Lian made Ling Mo feel a surge of heat within himself. The ferocity he felt when controlling the corpse puppets was magnified more than tenfold at this moment

Under the threat of death, Ling Mo remained calm. He pulled the bone-cutting knife forward, and as he felt the zombie lurch forward with the knife, Ling Mo swiftly sidestepped to the side

The corpse puppet had no power to resist in front of Ye Lian, and Ling Mo estimated that he would be in a similarly dire situation. Moreover, he neither wanted to harm Ye Lian nor wished to be killed by her. Now that he had found Ye Lian, he could not afford to die; he must find a way to restore her.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye. By the time Ling Mo regained consciousness from his frenzy, only the corpses of the zombies remained at the scene

However, in that moment of distraction, a cold glimmer suddenly flashed in Ye Lian's eyes, and at the same time, a sharp pain struck Ling Mo's head. Fortunately, he quickly regained his composure and managed to control Ye Lian once again

Whether it is manipulating Ye Lian to change herself or he taking action personally, it is inevitable to see that body which has appeared countless times in his fantasies...

Prior to this, Ling Mo was unable to determine whether this change was good or bad. However, the changes he is now experiencing have suddenly excited him.

Calm down, calm down...

For some unknown reason, when Ye Lian underwent a change, Ling Mo also sensed a slight alteration in his body

The sound of a blade piercing flesh echoed, but Ling Mo had no time to spare for a second glance as he raised a foot and kicked towards the third zombie

At this moment, there were four zombies surrounding Ye Lian, and she was twisting the head off one of them. These zombies did not actively attack Ye Lian, but when Ling Mo appeared, the other three lunged at her simultaneously

Could it be that the mental connection with Ye Lian is the reason why, when she continues to mutate, he is also affected? Apart from this, Ling Mo cannot find a better explanation.

In such a densely populated area, no matter how careful one is, encountering zombies is almost inevitable. However, unlike the arduous battles faced earlier, with Ye Lian present, the zombies are virtually powerless to resist

In the presence of the girl he loves, it would be a lie to say there is no impulse; however, looking into Ye Lian's emotionless eyes, Ling Mo felt a sharp pain in his heart

At the moment when two zombies collided, the bone knife in Ling Mo's hand had already sliced open the belly of one of them, and without hesitation, it was thrust into the back of the other one's head, twisting it forcefully

Even though Ye Lian was not rational at this moment, Ling Mo still felt a wave of dryness in his mouth and throat

At this moment, the zombie that Ling Mo had just evaded had once again closed in, and it was only now that Ling Mo, who had just stabilized his stance, truly faced a crisis

However, at this moment, because I had to help her change clothes, I had no choice but to ... ...

Thinking of this, Ling Mo gritted his teeth, tightened his grip on the bone knife, and charged directly to Ye Lian's side

Although subtle, Ling Mo indeed felt that his strength had increased significantly compared to before, his physical stamina had also recovered somewhat, and more importantly, the spiritual connection between him and Ye Lian had become closer.

Just a moment of distraction, and Ye Lian nearly slipped out of his control, which made Ling Mo feel an immediate sense of fear

When will Ye Lian be able to regain her sanity

"I didn't expect her to be this strong..." A sense of crisis suddenly arose in Ling Mo's heart. If he did not quickly enhance his own strength, it might not be long before Ye Lian would break free from his control. By then, not only would he be unable to help her recover, but he might even end up dead at her hands. Even if he were to escape by a stroke of luck, finding Ye Lian in this large city in the future would be like searching for a needle in a haystack.

On the way back, Ling Mo found a clean dress and a pair of sandals at a clothing store, intending to change out the blood-stained garment that Ye Lian was wearing.

Zombies possess great strength and do not exhibit the stiff movements often portrayed in films; however, as creatures that act solely on instinct, their methods of attack remain relatively singular

The appearance of the corpse puppet was already disgusting, but Ye Lian was someone who loved cleanliness above all. Even after becoming a zombie, she should not be allowed to dress like this

The knife has not yet been drawn, and the zombie's blood-soaked hand has already reached in front of me. Once caught by him, it would be nearly impossible to break free.

With a low growl, Ling Mo charged directly into the midst of the three zombies

Facing so many zombies for the first time, Ling Mo felt extremely tense. However, for some reason, the violent aura he sensed from Ye Lian ignited a strong desire for battle within him as he raised the bone knife.

However, upon returning to the residence and seeing Ye Lian sitting quietly in front of him, Ling Mo found himself at a loss for how to proceed