Chapter 2, Preparations Before the Masquerade Ball

It is not the time for teaching or classes; the entire building is eerily silent, with only the sound of two people ascending the stairs.

During the initial outbreak of the virus, the movements of the zombies were quite slow. It was only at this moment that the zombie moved to the front of the laboratory door and began to pound on the large door

However, Xu Luo seems to be bolder than all of them, as he actually thought of going to the laboratory

Xu Luo held Xia Yu Jia's hand and walked quickly towards the building.

An elderly professor stood before Xu Luo, one hand covering his mouth, his eyes red and his face pale.

Thirty seconds remaining

Xu Luoxin felt a sudden chill in her heart and shouted, "Who is inside?"

He closed the door with a backhand motion, and immediately pulled down a cabinet he saw, placing it horizontally behind the door to block it.

Xu Luo, truly impressive, Xiao Xia is indeed the goddess of our school

Xu Luo had not stopped his actions; by this time, he had also blocked the iron table against the door.

This sound entering Xu Luo's ears was like the ticking of a clock, making his heart restless again.

Xu Luo revealed a faint smile on his face, yet there was a hint of coldness in the darkness

Xu Luo said calmly.

"Do not bite," Xu Luo scolded

Xu Luo looked at Xia Yujia awkwardly and gave an incorrect explanation for his previous actions.

Taking the key from Xia Yujia's hand, I inserted the key into the lock.

one second

Xu Luo acted without thinking, grabbed the man's clothes in front of his chest, and fiercely pulled him out of the laboratory. Then he pushed Xia Yujia into the laboratory.

A twist

A faint sound entered the ears of the two.

The men and women in the building, who were immersed in love, were also startled by this loud noise, pausing their affectionate actions to listen attentively.

An almost unimaginable situation appeared before her.

After a moment, no other sound was heard. Everyone thought it was just a random accident and resumed the interrupted activity.

Both of them worked together with all their strength, and started dragging the heavy objects that could be moved towards the back of the door.

As the last glimmer of light faded away, the sky instantly darkened, and Xu Luo, pulling along Xia Yujia, happened to arrive in front of the teaching building

Just now, Xu Luo's violent behavior had left her utterly shocked. She suddenly felt that the Xu Luo before her was truly completely different from the past.

The zombies, having lost their sanity, possess no vision and can only rely on an instinctive sense to seek out their targets

The laboratory is located on the fourth floor of the teaching building

There are three minutes left

The man who was just kicked down by Xu Luo is slowly getting up, completely devoid of any semblance of humanity, transformed into a zombie that one would only encounter in a movie she had glanced at once and vowed never to watch again

What does he want to do

Upon reaching the fourth floor, Xu Luo pushed open the somewhat heavy corridor door and took a few steps forward, suddenly stopping in his tracks.

Xu Luo's expression remained unchanged, yet a hint of regret was revealed in his eyes

However, this is just the beginning; it is only when the first wave of zombies appears that the true spread begins. Those who are unaware will experience an explosive spread after being bitten by the zombies

The lights have not been turned on, and the corridor is somewhat dim.

Xu Luo's face was very serious.

A piercing scream echoed, particularly shocking and heart-stirring

He is more aware than anyone else, the virus has begun to spread, and the symptoms of the first infection are exactly like this.

Xu Luo let out a quiet sigh, tightened his grip, and continued to lead Xia Yujia forward

Then, regardless of Xia Yujia's reaction, he began to search for heavy objects to drag behind the door.

Did not open

Xia Yu-jia stamped her foot

His face was filled with shock, and his complexion instantly turned pale

You must remember, under no circumstances should you be bitten by a zombie, nor should you be scratched by a zombie's claws, otherwise, you too will become a zombie.

Only one minute remains

Snap

In his heart, he merely believed that Xu Luo and the other person were also looking for a place

Professor Zhang?" Xia Yujia said with concern, "Are you feeling unwell? Do you need us to help?"

Xu Luo did not want her to think too much; at this moment, every second was incredibly precious to him. He winked at her and said softly, "Run quickly, be careful of someone coming."

Releasing Xia Yujia's delicate hand, the right elbow struck heavily against the prominently marked 119 glass display case beside the corridor, the sound of shattering glass resonating through the silent building like a thunderclap

Professor Zhang

Xia Yu Jia woke up, still somewhat in disbelief about everything she had just seen, but in a moment of crisis, she knew she had to take action

Xu Luo suddenly kicked the door with a thud.

Xu Luo did not know what to say, a trace of melancholy replaced the regret in his eyes

Hypocrite! Scoundrel

In the dark laboratory, an overwhelming silence enveloped the space, allowing both individuals to hear each other's heartbeat

There are still fifty seconds remaining

As he spoke, he placed his right hand near his mouth, preparing to take a bite.

It is impossible, it is impossible, I must be dreaming

twenty seconds

Hehe. Professor Zhang smiled and said, "I am fine, you all carry on with your work."

Xia Yujia clutched her chest and retreated repeatedly

Steps are firm

The door has unexpectedly been locked from the inside

The early zombies appear to be particularly sensitive to the terrified screams emitted by humans

Suddenly, a thought simultaneously took root in the hearts of both individuals

Perhaps this is the influence of another soul

It is certainly intentional, as he knows he has the key

The heart began to beat more intensely

Xia Yujia's cheeks instantly turned red

In the anxious sentiment of Xia Yujia, the two had already reached the corner from the third floor to the fourth floor

The sound of footsteps approached

There are only two minutes left

Amidst the bustling crowd passing by, intermittent sounds of coughing can be heard

Glancing at a tender green sprout that emerged from a piece of broken stone beside him, Xu Luo suddenly raised his head and said in a deep voice: "Go upstairs, take the stairs"

Then, with a kick, she sent the man flying and swiftly entered the laboratory herself

Feeling the warmth of Xu Luo's hand, her trembling hand steadied, yet her body felt somewhat weak, and her earlobes began to flush.

"Open the door! If you don't open it soon, I will charge through the door!" Xu Luo shouted sternly.

Prepare the makeup potion to participate in this grand makeup feast

Xia Yujia's mood, however, remained immersed in the enchanting atmosphere, softly letting out a sound of "mm" from her nose

Three seconds

Hurry up, don't be dazed, find something to block the door" Xu Luo urged

Xia Yujia looked out through the small window on the laboratory door

The incessant sound of coughing echoed around the two individuals, and a hint of anxiety appeared on Xu Luo's stern face as he pulled Xia Yujia behind him

Thinking of this, her cheeks became even hotter as she stole another glance at Xu Luo

A hurried voice came from inside the door, followed by the sound of chairs and tables being moved.

The campus during dusk appears to have more people than in the past

Xu Luo did not look at her, but continued to drag a long table wrapped in iron sheets towards the door: "Look outside yourself."

Xia Yujia quickly lowered her head, not daring to glance any longer.

Feeling the warmth of Xia Yu's delicate hand, Xu Luo couldn't help but feel a stir in his heart, experiencing for the first time an emotion he had never felt before in his previous life

Xu Luo pulled Xia Yujia directly towards the direction of the teaching building

What is the man who has turned into a zombie doing in the laboratory? Is he alone? Is there anyone else in the laboratory? Why is there no sound?

Arriving at the laboratory entrance, Xu Luo urged, "Hurry up"

No one answered

This is unrelated to physical constitution; until the era just before Xu Luo's death, the origin of this virus and the reasons for its spread were still unknown

Xia Yujia merely nodded repeatedly; at this moment, even with her holding a fourth-degree black belt in Taekwondo, she could only nod mechanically, completely at a loss as to what to do.

However, she did not realize that she herself was not a zombie

Xia Yujia glanced at him and said softly: "... it's all your fault..."

Xia Yujia suddenly leaned in front of Xu Luo and cautiously asked: "What shall we do now?"

Dragging Xia Yujia's hand, I rushed towards the laboratory

Xu Luo, however, showed no signs of change, directly pulling Xia Yujia along as they walked past. The man merely glanced at them briefly before continuing his previous actions

It is essential to enter the laboratory before the outbreak; only there can I help him buy time now

However, he did not blame Xia Yujia; instead, he reached out and held her feeble jade-like hand.

Professor Zhang raised his head, glanced at Xu Luo, and said in a daze: "Xu Luo and Xiao Xia are in a relationship, right? I have nothing much going on, just a bit of discomfort in my throat. You all carry on, continue your conversation."

A couple is tightly embracing each other

Although reincarnation has brought him the knowledge of what will happen next, he is no longer the third-tier enhanced individual he was before his rebirth

ten seconds

If Xia Yujia were not currently immersed in a tumult of emotions, she would certainly not believe this explanation. However, at this moment, she could only feel a sense of relief, and then she shot him a fierce glare.

Xia Yujia was once again taken aback, at a loss for what to do

The door was opened, and a man with a darkened complexion and blood-red eyes appeared at the threshold. It was evident that the man bore a look of deep resentment.

He must prepare his weapons in advance

Could it be that...

She inserted the key into the lock, but it slipped time and again; at that moment, she realized that her hands were trembling.

Xia Yu Jia said in confusion: "Why?"

Cough cough

After finishing the conversation, he walked towards the cafeteria

Xia Yujia looked at Xu Luo in surprise as she reached out to take the fire axe from the display case

It has begun

Xia Yujia's head hung even lower, at this moment the teaching building was said to be the best place for lovers, and she knew that in countless unseen corners, there might be a couple hiding away.

Don't! It's coming, it's coming

Xu Luo, however, was truly anxious

Moving with unsteady steps, awkwardly approaching her

There are five seconds left

Time is running out

Xia Yujia was completely stunned, at a loss, as she had no idea what had happened

Alright, stop dawdling and quickly help me block the door

Xia Yujia, feeling somewhat embarrassed, slowly took out the key and said in a voice that resembled the buzzing of a mosquito, "What’s the rush!"

I forgot, you should have the key

Xu Luo let out a long sigh

The sky has completely darkened, and the laboratory is shrouded in darkness

After Xu Luo and the other person completed blocking the door and remained still, the zombies seemed to have lost their target and instead turned their attention to a girl who had let out a piercing scream and was running to the fourth floor.