Chapter 9: Encountering Survivors

Upon hearing the loud shout, Ling Mo immediately felt a throbbing pain in his head

However, it is the first time he is facing nearly ten zombies alone. Relying solely on his own attacking ability is likely far from sufficient to deal with so many.

Fortunately, Ling Mo still possessed the ability to control puppets, and now was just the right time to validate his results. As he raised his short knife to confront the first zombie that charged at him, Ling Mo's gaze had already shifted to the second zombie. In the instant their eyes met, his formidable mental power had already forcibly taken control of that zombie.

What a damn mess! Ling Mo silently cursed, drawing the short knife from his waist and jumping off the vehicle. Considering the girl's identity, Ling Mo had no choice but to keep Ye Lian hidden behind him, preventing her from making a move to avoid drawing any attention.

Shana cast a cold sidelong glance at him, effortlessly plunging her long knife into the belly of the zombie and then forcefully pulling it out: "What does it have to do with me?"

Ling Mo could not help but wonder what kind of reaction Ye Lian would have when facing humans... However, under his control, it was entirely possible to prevent Ye Lian from attacking at will.

It was only when Ling Mo led Ye Lian out the door, heading towards the main urban area, that he realized the changes in Ye Lian and the consciousness of the books were not merely reflected in their self-directed actions, but more so in the amplification of their instincts

With a single stroke, he struck down the foremost zombie, simultaneously controlling the two zombies that followed closely behind. As their movements momentarily froze, Ling Mo's short knife swiftly slashed through their throats. This method of control only affected the zombies' actions for a brief moment, and even Ling Mo did not anticipate that applying it in actual combat would prove to be so effective

This is just the beginning, as several zombies rush towards him. Ling Mo, kicking aside a corpse, feels a chill in his heart, yet his mind is clearer than ever before

From a distance, Ling Mo saw the two individuals breaking through towards his direction. He realized that it was impossible to shake them off for the time being. Rather than watching them approach with a horde of zombies, it would be better to rescue them from this group of zombies.

He has already attempted to control two zombies at once, so what about controlling three at once?

The evolution of the virus, while making Ye Lian appear more similar to ordinary humans, has led her behavior to increasingly resemble that of a true beast, especially in her hunting of weaker creatures. For Ye Lian, ordinary zombies are probably just weak scum.

Good times do not last long. Shortly after entering the city, Ling Mo discovered that trouble had come knocking at his door

Simultaneously controlling three zombies was a fresh challenge for Ling Mo, but at this critical moment, he had no time to think further. The thought merely flashed through his mind for an instant before he immediately put it into action without hesitation

These zombies move swiftly and attack powerfully, and the glass doors of the supermarket are soon smashed to pieces. The two individuals have no choice but to retreat inside, maneuvering around obstacles such as shelves and counters to evade the zombies

"We are saved! Come on, let's break through!" Although Shana's reaction was indifferent, the boy was extremely excited, as there had been a turn of events.

In the face of ordinary zombies, Ye Lian's attitude is akin to that of confronting inconspicuous lower life forms, and her methods of killing are even more efficient and decisive, her gaze resembling that of someone crushing an insignificant insect. Moreover, her attack speed has increased significantly; if she was previously akin to a cheetah, she now embodies a humanoid cheetah.

Ling Mo observed this scene from a distance. Initially intending to take a detour to leave, he was instead captivated by the girl and the books.

As soon as this idea emerged, Ling Mo was immediately filled with great curiosity about the girl. However, glancing at Ye Lian in the back seat, he decided it was better to refrain from meddling. If the other party were an ordinary survivor, it would be one thing, but if they truly possessed special abilities, they might discern Ye Lian's true identity, which would lead to trouble

Riding a bicycle with Ye Lian, Ling Mo swiftly navigated through the streets and alleys. If it weren't for the zombies surrounding them, this scene would have been quite enjoyable for Ling Mo

A cold light flashed before his eyes, and then that hand fell at his feet, while he looked at the girl who was so close, drenched in cold sweat

Covered in blood, Ling Mo appeared as if he were a god of death, leaving the man and woman in the supermarket utterly stunned.

"Wow! Shana, did you see that? What is that person doing, so ferocious!" The boy was directly stunned, unable to contain his shock as he shouted, but he did not notice a zombie squeezing through the gap in the counter, reaching out to grab him

Yet in this situation, she was surprisingly calm

The most crucial aspect is her smile. Generally, when girls encounter such situations, even if they are not completely stunned, they would at least appear pale and tremble all over. However, her expression seems to indicate that she is thoroughly enjoying this combat process, even while clearly at a disadvantage. No matter how strong she is, facing an increasing number of zombies, her stamina will eventually be exhausted. Even Ling Mo can see that her instantaneous acceleration attack method is not only a significant test of physical strength but also a considerable challenge to her concentration. No matter how strong she is, facing an increasing number of zombies, her stamina will eventually be exhausted. Even Ling Mo can see that her instantaneous acceleration attack method is not only a significant test of physical strength but also a considerable challenge to her concentration.

But just as he was riding his bike and planning to go around, he heard a loud shout coming from the direction of the supermarket: "Brother! Help me!"

The girl wielded a long knife, always wearing a smile, and each time a crisis arose, her sudden and swift strikes could eliminate all the zombies that charged at her. Her momentary speed could even be compared to that of Ye Lian. If he had not witnessed it with his own eyes, Ling Mo would truly find it hard to believe that such an extraordinary girl existed among ordinary people

Under the methodical execution of the law, Ling Mo appeared to effortlessly charge into the horde of zombies, swiftly dispatching nearly ten of them with astonishing speed and precision. In the blink of an eye, only the scattered corpses of the zombies remained around Ling Mo.

The male and female survivors appeared to be quite young, and it was evident from the backpacks they carried that they had ventured out in search of food. The location of their struggle was right outside the entrance of a supermarket. Using the supermarket's entrance as cover, the two managed to fend off the frenzied attacks of the zombies, but the increasing number of zombies surrounding them began to create frequent crises for the pair

Not to mention that the term "brother" made Ling Mo feel frustrated, but just that shout alone was enough to bring even greater trouble! The zombies' hearing is even more sensitive than that of ordinary people. As soon as the boy shouted, several zombies immediately emerged from nearby alleys or shops. Moreover, as soon as they appeared, they immediately noticed Ling Mo and charged directly towards him and Ye Lian.

Regardless of whether Ling Mo was willing to save them, the boy immediately dashed out from behind the counter, and after frowning slightly, Shana also hurriedly followed suit

In an instant, Ling Mo even harbored a trace of doubt; could it be that this girl, like himself, also possessed some kind of special ability

Puff!

As he killed the first zombie, the controlled second zombie seemed to present itself, charging headfirst into the tip of Ling Mo's blade

To be precise, it was he who collided head-on with two survivors who were being besieged by zombies