Chapter 4

Zhao Bin was speechless

The gray and white cement of the stairwell and the white walls are particularly bright under the blazing sun. The originally pure white walls are stained with dark red blood marks, emanating a putrid odor. All the blood has been completely evaporated by the high temperature, leaving only some dry, hardened clots.

I personally advise you not to be afraid of the heat and to wear more protective clothing, such as leather jackets. Of course, this is just a personal suggestion. He pointed to the sunlight shining on the floor and smiled again

Zhao Bin wrapped himself in the thick leather jacket he found next door, forcefully tucking the hem of the jacket into his pants, and then stuffed a few thick magazines inside the jacket as a makeshift buffer for protection. Beside him, Li Fei, with a flushed face, clutched the hem of her T-shirt with one hand while holding onto the waistband of her tight jeans with the other, unsure of what to do

Go there; if you can provide me with a satisfactory answer, then I do not suggest accompanying you.

This is a small trick of auxiliary calculation developed in his previous life—activated water trace. It can automatically draw conclusions from unresolved questions in the caster's mind. However, its duration is somewhat short, lasting only two minutes per level. Thus, it is somewhat useful among low-level mages. High-level mages possess alternatives such as the Mage Tower's spirit and library, which are comparable to supercomputers.

Lady Li nodded slightly

Zhao Bin sat down heavily under the window in the living room, feeling quite pleased after the recent inventory. The presence of the parchment scrolls signified that he would have greater sustained combat capability. It also meant that he could significantly increase his chances of survival. However, mere parchment was not enough; he also needed special blood ink and enchanted rune pens.

He drew the sheathed fruit knife from his waist and handed it to Li Fei. The latter accepted it.

Considering that Li Fei was by his side, Zhao Bin had to prepare a large number of various sharp throwing objects similar to pens. Currently, he could only cast three level-zero spells, so his overall combat capability did not see much improvement. Therefore, he also brought a total of five knives and fruit knives found from the next door. Together with his own kitchen knife, he had a total of six knives, all of which were strapped around his waist.

Lady Li fell silent, merely biting her lip

The weather is too hot, and fresh vegetables, fruits, and meats cannot be preserved without a refrigerator. However, if there is electricity, I would slice the vegetables and dry them in the oven, which allows them to be stored for a long time, Li Fei said cautiously

Zhao Bin felt somewhat helpless as he sat on the ground, bringing a cup of water and using his finger to dab in the water, drawing on the ground. The frequency of his finger dipping into the water was quite high, leaving faint water marks that traced lines on the surface. Then, under the influence of arcane power, these marks came to life, automatically arranging themselves into rows of mathematical formulas, using a script known only to him in this world to derive mysterious runes.

The girl had no choice but to stand up and walk slowly yet firmly towards the door. As she reached the entrance, she turned back to glance at Zhao Bin, who was sitting on the ground, only to find that he was looking at her as well

Hmm, that is indeed a solution. Zhao Bin stroked his chin and thought for a moment, then said: "I just happen to be going to the supermarket below, so let me give you a ride while I'm at it"

Zhao Bin could tell at a glance that she was thinking inappropriately, and he said irritably: "There are many vegetables and meats that have just been moved here. I asked you to help me think of storage methods, not to keep me company in bed"

The face of the consort flushed, and tears finally could not be held back.

As a vigorous 25-year-old man, being alone in a room with a young girl who is both attractive and well-proportioned, especially in an environment fraught with crises and survival difficulties, his physiological desires are naturally intensified. However, Zhao Bin possesses strong self-control; as soon as he realizes he is exhibiting somewhat inappropriate behavior and thoughts, he forcefully suppresses his desires and maintains control over himself. His physiological desires are indeed more intense, yet Zhao Bin's self-discipline is remarkable; upon recognizing any slightly improper actions or thoughts, he resolutely stifles his inner urges and keeps himself in check.

Li Fei held a fruit knife, her lips pursed, with tears glistening in her eyes. She looked up at Zhao Bin, who averted his gaze and turned his head to the side

"The main entrance is over there. Since the sun is shining brightly now, I suggest you take this opportunity to leave quickly." The meaning is quite clear, it is time to see the guests off

After wrapping Li Fei in a red leather coat, the two of them walked past two corpses to the fifth floor, with one in front and the other behind. When passing the corpses, Li Fei paused briefly, but soon caught up with Zhao Bin

Seeing the puzzled expression on Li Fei's face, Zhao Bin explained that he had practiced throwing knives in the past. The latter was somewhat skeptical.

Li Fei was immediately overjoyed, quickly wiping away her tears, "Thank you, Brother Zhao, I knew you were a good person"

Zhao Bin, having finished preparing, turned around to see that Li Fei had not yet moved, and his expression darkened

"What are you still shy about at this hour?" He walked over and gave Li Fei's taut bottom a hard slap

Do you still want to go back now

With a sound of "pa," Li Fei walked in through the main door, her expression somewhat anxious and haggard. However, she appeared much tidier overall, as if she had carefully cleaned herself up.

Blood ink must be made from the blood of magical creatures, while the requirements for enchanting runes are relatively lower; one only needs to find a brush and a *picture* book to cast the zero-level spell for enchanting runes. Of course, each enchantment can only last for one hour, meaning it can only be used once per casting. However, the main issue is not this, but rather that a substitute for blood ink must be found

If ... ... If ... ... you agree ... ...

Zhao Bin's indifferent remark: "It's nothing, it's just that dealing with this food is quite troublesome, and I'm currently having a headache over it"

The stairwell is enveloped in silence, with the doors of the two households on the fifth floor tightly closed. The area in front of the doors is also very clean, suggesting that it is relatively safe for the time being

Oh dear. Li Fei's face turned crimson, a fleeting expression of shame and anger crossed her features, yet she did not dare to speak up

"Is it ... ... ?" Li Fei immediately stopped her tears and walked over in confusion to push the door open. Inside the bedroom, there were various supplies, including vegetables, fruits, meat, rice, and many medicines and bandages. Everything was piled up haphazardly, completely lacking any organization

Come here. Zhao Bin patted the ground beside him, his finger paused, and the traces of the activated water immediately dissipated, vanishing from the ground as if evaporated, leaving no trace whatsoever.

Zhao Bin frowned, looking at the girl standing at the door, and pointed towards the bedroom where the supplies were stored

Zhao Bin raised his cup and drank it all in one gulp. He then took several deep breaths. Squinting slightly, he watched as Li Fei slowly walked over and sat down beside him

It is a type of enhanced zombie, much faster and significantly stronger. Its teeth have turned into fangs. Additionally, it is quite sensitive to sound. Zhao Bin sniffed and said, "That's all I have, I hope this is helpful to you. Also, here is this for you."

I am sorry, I wronged you. The girl let out a heavy sigh

Zhao Bin smiled indifferently and continued, "Currently, there are zombies everywhere around the world. The zombie virus has been named the SG3 virus, with an incubation period of 24 hours. The initial transmission route has been determined to be through bodily fluids, but I believe that transmission solely through bodily fluids is clearly insufficient to account for such a wide spread. After zombification, human strength increases by nearly double, and their speed surpasses that of normal adults. Hmm... they may not like sunlight, and their weakness lies in the head." Zhao Bin bent one leg and rested his hand on his knee. "Overall, it is quite similar to Resident Evil. Uh... you have seen Resident Evil, right?"

"Go find a thick coat to wrap yourself in, and tuck the hem into your pants like I do." Zhao Bin maintained a sullen expression, but the hand that had just struck Li Fei was hidden behind his back, as he carefully savored the wonderful sensation from that brief moment.

"Can you really not help me? I just want to... find my parents," Li Fei said, her eyes brimming with tears.