Chapter 4, This Toy Wants to Escape

Qiao Er screamed and struggled, but how could her strength possibly compare to it? It held her down firmly, its fangs gradually piercing into her artery

It stared intently at Qiao'er, and finally went to lick the small cut on her neck, soon discovering that it was edible

His pace was certainly much faster than Qiao'er, and following the traces left by her, he quickly caught up with her

By the afternoon, the old Daoist Chongling came to collect Qiao'er’s body. Upon opening the coffin, he became furious—when did this zombie lie here?!

As the sun began to set, he led his three disciples across the mountains in search of the red-eyed zombie, ultimately finding it in the cave where the green-eyed zombie resided.

Qiao'er was carried on someone's shoulders, surrounded by darkness in the cave, and she could only see those familiar green eyes. The red-eyed zombie was also fierce and immediately charged forward, wanting to snatch Qiao'er away

The numbness in her neck began to spread down from her chest, and Qiao'er felt a bit cold. She desperately burrowed into its embrace, but it was already cold to begin with, and this only made it colder.

Qiao'er was still in a daze when suddenly the coffin lid was lifted. Before she could clearly see the situation outside, she was already picked up by someone. The reaction of the red-eyed zombie was much quicker than hers; with a low growl, it was both startled and furious.

After finishing the carving, I went to wwwhetushu.com to see the corpse of Qiao'er. I noticed that the deathly gray of the corpse poison had already spread to her face, so I no longer inquired further. I thought it would suffice to come back the next day to collect the body

However, its intelligence quotient is indeed a notch lower compared to the consistently cunning human beings

The malevolence emanating from the green-eyed zombie dissipated in an instant; this action consumed as much energy as that of the red-eyed zombie.

Coincidentally, the two zombies that were struck by lightning the day before can serve as the received supernatural beings, and they can also further enhance his prestige

For several days, Qiao'er remained cautious, and the green-eyed zombie no longer kept a constant watch over her. Occasionally, when dawn broke and she felt the urge to relieve herself, it allowed her to climb out of the coffin, but only permitted her to move within the confines of the cave, forbidding her to step outside even a single pace.

Qiao'er leaned against the wall and gasped for a moment. With the light from outside the cave, she finally saw a large charred burn on the back of the green-eyed zombie, and only then did she remember that it had come out of the cave under this blazing sun

The two zombies clashed once more, and in the darkness, the sound of coffins colliding echoed, producing a dull thud, akin to the beating of a muffled drum

It closed its eyes to sleep, and Qiao'er could smell not only the faint fishy scent on its body but also the smell of burnt flesh. There were many other scars on its body, but it was too weak to care.

On this day, Qiao'er was still basking in the sun at the cave entrance. After confirming that it was indeed not paying attention, she immediately turned around and dashed out of the cave

The days in the coffin are indeed dull, so it does not intend to kill Qiao'er all at once, but rather to elegantly suck her blood while listening to her screams. For the time being, it treats her as a refreshing drink and finds amusement in this, hoping to endure the tedious hours of daylight.

He inscribed a spirit-attracting talisman on the coffin, enhancing the spiritual energy here to aid in healing. He then went to the green-eyed zombie, finding it also injured, and similarly carved a spirit-attracting talisman on the coffin.

As it gradually retreated, Qiao Er finally realized that outside, the sun was still shining brightly. The closer they got to the cave entrance, the brighter the light became, and the combat effectiveness of the green-eyed zombie began to weaken, but the red-eyed zombie was clearly in a worse condition.

It is no wonder that it did not flee, but instead thought of ways to force the red-eyed zombie out.

Every step it took was arduous, desperately fighting back in an attempt to rush back into the hole. The green-eyed zombie was still carrying Qiao'er, and its movements gradually slowed down. Qiao'er felt as if her entire neck had gone numb, completely devoid of any sensation. Watching this struggle, her mind was also in a haze, with thoughts in disarray.

The green-eyed zombie placed her against the wall and once again engaged in a fierce struggle with the red-eyed zombie. The roars of the two zombies reverberated, causing the rough cave walls to crumble and fall. The skin of the zombies, originally extremely tough, bore numerous scratches and wounds in this unfavorable situation under the bright daylight, where both sides had their strengths diminished, with many areas of flesh torn open, resembling withered leather.

As soon as this thought arose, he carried Qiao'er and quickly arrived at the cave of the red-eyed zombie. The scene inside the cave was slightly different from that of the green-eyed zombie; it was evident that this particular zombie was more afraid of light. The cave was deep and extremely dark.

The roar soon attracted the attention of the old Daoist Chongling, who first entered the cave to take a look and immediately discovered the reason for its agitation

The old Daoist Chongling opened the coffin, threw Qiao'er inside, and still felt uneasy. Therefore, he made a small incision on her neck, allowing blood to flow out. He then closed the coffin again and left the cave.

Qiao'er was still pinned beneath it, and it lacked the energy to teach her a lesson. Thus, it simply pressed her down flat, clearly intending to first mark her with a significant fault and settle the score in the autumn.

Under the clear blue sky and blazing sun, the sound of its roar faintly echoed from the cave, yet Qiao Er did not look back, stumbling and rushing down the mountain.

It was previously said that a person bitten by a zombie would also turn into a zombie, she thought vaguely, not knowing whether it was true or not

Its ferocity is no less than that of a wild beast fighting for food

Qiao'er clung tightly to the neck of the green-eyed zombie, using one arm to send the red-eyed zombie flying, yet did not retreat; instead, she slowly forced it towards the cave entrance

It would be better to directly feed that red-eyed zombie; if discovered by others, they would merely attribute it to the actions of the zombie, and it might even turn out to be another business opportunity for him

It once again took Qiao Er and walked deep into the cave. Soon, it discovered that this cave was more comfortable than the one it lived in, and it lay down contentedly in someone else's coffin.

The zombie in the coffin exuded no trace of vitality, yet she had witnessed its previous battle with the green-eyed zombie, leaving her in a state of panic. The cave was deep and dark, and the inside of the coffin was no different from the night. Upon opening its eyes, it was drawn in by the scent of blood

Qiao Er did not know how long she had been in the coffin; the pain in her neck was gradually fading, becoming increasingly numb. Even more terrifying was that this numbness began to spread. Her consciousness was somewhat hazy

Qiao'er struggled and kicked inside the coffin, but it was evident that she could not push it open.

She is unaware that zombies are inherently malevolent entities, formed from the resentment and hostility of the deceased, which absorb vital energy to manifest. The conditions for the formation of a zombie are contingent upon both favorable timing and location. Although there are numerous legends about zombies in the world, actual specimens are exceedingly rare

The red-eyed zombie let out a long howl and suddenly sprinted towards the cave entrance, using all its strength to rush into the sunlight. Smoke began to rise from its body, accompanied by its wretched cries, and it quickly vanished into the forest.

This cave is relatively shallow, and even if one hides in the deepest part, sunlight can still be seen. It lies in that coffin, its entire body marked with scorch marks from the sunlight, with the deepest wound on its neck; had the force been a bit stronger, it would likely have caused the head to fall off.

He has his own ideas in mind; this girl truly cannot be kept. However, if she is killed here in such a blatant manner, others will surely harbor suspicions.

The old Daoist Chongling had witnessed zombies fighting in private; these creatures are fierce by nature, often engaging in conflict over food and mates, much like male wild beasts. However, he had never seen a zombie so severely injured, nor had he ever encountered one bold enough to seize another's cave in broad daylight

Qiao Er often basks in the sun at the entrance, and each time it returns obediently. At first, it was cautious, but later it began to doze off with its eyes half-closed, no longer being vigilant

It is a trivial matter for Qiao'er to run away, but if she were to descend the mountain and speak recklessly, it would likely have a significant impact on both the reputation of the Daoist temple and his own.

In this bout of struggle, a long gash was drawn across the neck of the red-eyed zombie by its fingertips, with the flesh rolling back, devoid of blood, creating a particularly horrifying sight