Chapter Nine: The Sadness of Women in the End Times

At this point, it was unexpected that Lin Tao still disagreed. The two girls lowered their heads in utter disappointment, silently holding the food from the car. Despairing tears welled up in their eyes, as if the glimmer of hope that had just emerged had been extinguished once again

It is fine, we are not afraid. Rather than struggling aimlessly every day, it would be better to follow you and fight for something. Even if we were to die tomorrow, it would only mean we die a few days earlier

Lin Tao once tried exposing one hundred milliliters of blood to the air, and even living corpses ten kilometers away could follow the scent to find it. However, whether the method used by Lao Ma and his group, which involved lime water, is effective remains unknown to Lin Tao. Perhaps it is more about self-comforting psychology.

"Uncle Ma, this is Brother Lin whom we met outside. He wants to rest with us for one night!" Lingling said with a smile, holding the food, to the solitary Old Ma.

"Girl, who is this person?" In front of a large black iron gate, an old man with a single eye held a shiny iron spear, vigilantly watching the man behind the two girls. The remaining eye subtly revealed a hostile expression.

After speaking, Lingling's charming face turned almost as red as if it were about to bleed, while beside her, Axue also felt quite embarrassed. However, in her beautiful big eyes, there was an additional glimmer of hope, as she looked at Lin Tao with a pitiful gaze

However, Lin Tao shook his head and said helplessly: "You do not understand what you will encounter by following me; some things are beyond your current comprehension. Alright, I haven't seen a living person for a while, so I have decided to rest at your camp for one night. Please try to bring more supplies later; consider it my accommodation fee for you!"

Disinfectant?" Lin Tao looked at Old Ma in confusion as he pulled a bucket of milky liquid from beside the door and poured a large puddle in the spot where the three of them had just walked, making a "splash splash splash" sound. After finishing, he casually locked the door and explained to Lin Tao: "This is lime water. Those creatures outside have an incredibly keen sense of smell. If we don't pour some to mask the scent, they will be able to track us down by the smell!"

Uncle Ma, please let us in quickly; our arms are sore from carrying things!" Lingling urged from the side

Surprisingly, it was Ashue, who usually spoke little, that opened her mouth. She seemed to grasp a final lifeline, her expression resolute as she said to Lin Tao: "You will gain many benefits by taking us with you. We can do laundry and cook. I can provide massages and sing, and Lingling can dance for you, performing pole dances and exotic dances. Moreover, we do not eat much; it will never be more than what your dog consumes. As long as you take us with you, you can do whatever you want with us, even... even a certain degree of roughness, we can accept!"

My surname is Lin, just call me Lin Tao!" Lin Tao smiled faintly, displaying great generosity, and said: "If you want to take a bit more, that's fine, just leave a little for that dead dog!"

"Hehe, it's just one night, and I'm not staying for free. I trouble you, my brother, to help me out!" Lin Tao chuckled as he pulled a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and tossed it to Old Ma. Upon seeing it, Old Ma was astonished to find it was a pack of the luxurious 'Ninety-Five Supreme,' which he had never been able to afford before. The dark, wrinkled face immediately transformed, and he flatteringly said, "At a glance, my brother, you are quite capable. This cigarette is a rare commodity now; every pack you smoke is one less to have!"

Lin Tao nodded noncommittally. Indeed, the living corpses that are now everywhere rely on their noses to hunt for prey. They generally have poor eyesight, unable to see much beyond ten meters, yet their sense of smell is remarkably acute, likely surpassing that of ordinary hunting dogs, especially in their sensitivity to fresh blood.

Lin Tao's statement is indeed one aspect, but it is not the most important one. Although we are currently in the end times, he still has great confidence in surviving in the wilderness with two women. The reason for his refusal ultimately lies in his discomfort with traveling alongside two strangers, regardless of whether they are women or not

Lin Tao stared in astonishment at the girl before him, who had originally seemed somewhat shy. He never expected that when she erupted, she would be even more formidable than the seemingly wild Lingling. Sigh~ He truly could not comprehend what this damned apocalypse had turned humanity into

Ah, there's nothing I can do. The biggest flaw of the dog I raise is its love for food; snacks are its favorite! The man said with a smile to the two girls. In fact, there is an even greater flaw of his dog that he did not mention: not only is it gluttonous, but it is also extremely lecherous, and its lust is not limited to female animals. It does not spare even beautiful human women. Did you not see the large red dog at his feet, drooling all the way and constantly trying to get close to the two girls?

Wow... Is your family running a supermarket

"Rest for a night?" The vigilance in Old Ma's eyes did not diminish. Upon seeing the food held by the two girls, a glint of interest flashed in his eyes. However, when he noticed the black pistol holstered at the man's waist, that glint turned into a hint of fear. He hesitated slightly and said to Lin Tao, "Brother, it's not that I, Old Ma, am unwilling to show some leniency, but the world outside is so chaotic right now, we have to be a bit more cautious. What do you think, should we change to another place?"

Lin Tao was not particularly surprised by this. Throughout his journey back from abroad, countless women had actively approached him, seeking to be taken in, including some stunning beauties. However, if he were to take them all in, he would likely not have enough space for an entire battalion. He had no choice but to express a slight apology, saying: "The danger of following me is too great; you might end up dead in the wilderness one day. Although the living conditions here are a bit poor, at least you can preserve your lives. My side is certainly not a paradise"

"We don't want to take more than we should, it's just..." Lingling, who had always been indifferent, suddenly blushed slightly, covering her impressive bosom with her arms, her palms also shielding a dense patch of dark hair below. She fidgeted and said, "Sir... could you... could you take us in? Even if it's just to keep us as pets, that would be fine!"

When the man opened the trunk of his blue Mercedes-Benz, the two girls were immediately dazzled by the array of snacks inside, their faces filled with surprise as they didn't know which one to choose.

The girls held onto their belongings, while Lin Tao carried a bag and slowly walked back with them. The girls had a pile of assorted food in their arms, and each of them wore a clean, loose-fitting shirt. At Lin Tao's suggestion, they had discarded their clothes, which had become so dirty that their original colors were unrecognizable.

"Little hoof, what are you in such a hurry for?" Old Ma leered as he gave a heavy slap on Lingling's bare, perky bottom. Lingling merely rolled her eyes at him in a playful manner but dared not say anything. Only then did Old Ma turn to Lin Tao with a cheerful smile and say, "Brother Lin, please wait a moment. Let me disinfect this, and then you can come in with me!"

"Big brother, what is your surname? May I ask you for a favor?" Lingling reluctantly set down the snacks in her hand and looked hopefully at the man leisurely smoking by the side.