Chapter 721: Venturing into the Tigers Den

The afternoon sun was scorching, the highway had long dried out, and the air was permeated with a strange odor.

Whats that smell? Mu Chen took a breath, then covered his mouth and nose with a grim expression.

Virus, Ling Mo said calmly.

d.a.m.n it Mu Chen frowned but remained relatively composed.

Non-mutated viruses arent transmitted through the respiratory tract. Even a mutated virus like the one self-secreted by the Wig takes a long time to show infection symptoms in humans.

In cities, strange smells are quite common after rain.

Bodies swollen with water, blood mixed in the water after battles, rotting meat flushed out from corners, clothes soaked with various strange liquids

When the sun s.h.i.+nes, any kind of smell can emanate.

The reason the odor is so strong here must be because Niepan headquarters is nearby.

There arent many zombies around here, clearly the area has been cleared. However, inside Niepan headquarters, the number of dead zombies must be numerous.

Ling Mo glanced in the direction of the Medical University. Behind the fence, there were various plants crowded together, with some twisted branches creeping through the gaps, resembling the hands of countless dry corpses trying to grab pa.s.sersby. Spotting this suddenly at midnight would be quite a fright.

The way these plants had grown was definitely related to the weather.

When it rains, their roots soak in the virus, causing variation to be natural

At a place like Falcon, whether the grown food is edible is questionable. But as long as it can fill their stomachs and wont cause immediate variation, the survivors probably accept it Ling Mos thoughts wandered far.

A place like this Is it possible for us to make a move? Mu Chen suddenly asked.

In fact, he wasnt even sure if Niepan headquarters was inside. However, when it was Ye Lians and the others turn to keep watch, Xia Na claimed she saw people coming out from over there.

Ling Mo didnt ask much, and the next day he decided they would infiltrate.

Mu Chen had no way to change the situation; once Ling Mo made a decision, his opinions didnt matter much.

Fortunately, despite many of Ling Mos incomprehensible decisions, they had safely made it this far.

But the thought of infiltrating Niepan headquarters left Mu Chen feeling a bit anxious.

This was Niepan headquarters, after all Unlike Ling Mo, he had heard many rumors about this place and was quite apprehensive.

Yes, its extremely difficult, Ling Mo nodded.

Just from the external firepower, one could infer the level of vigilance inside. Additionally, both of them were unfamiliar faces, making it easy to attract attention. Moving around would be difficult, let alone sabotaging anything.

d.a.m.n Couldnt you be a bit more subtle? Too blunt!

After pondering for a moment, Mu Chen suddenly asked in a low voice, Now that its just the two of us, theres something Ive been meaning to ask you

Stop being sneaky, just say it, Ling Mo said, keeping his distance.

Avoiding hara.s.sment, staying away from the goofball

Unfortunately, they were traveling together, so Mu Chen would likely continue to pester him.

Ling Mo didnt plan to infiltrate Niepan headquarters immediately; it was better to scout the perimeter and understand the environment first.

The scenes viewed through Xiao Bai were limited; seeing it with his own eyes would provide a more comprehensive understanding.

Why are you so interested in zombies? Mu Chen asked with a frown. Entering Niepan headquarters to help Xu Shuhan is just one reason, right?

After asking, he observed Ling Mos expression, with a look that suggested, Ive figured you out.

Ling Mo rolled his eyes; Mu Chen was way too nosy!

Seeing Ling Mo merely glance at him without intending to answer, Mu Chen chuckled. I guessed right, didnt I? But why are you interested? Do you want to gain the power of zombies like those in Niepan?

After thinking it over, this seemed the most plausible explanation. Ever since he saw Ling Mo helping Xu Shuhan retain her rationality, he felt that Ling Mo must have substantial knowledge about the virus

If he also had theoretical knowledge, his interest in Niepan headquarters experiments would be understandable.

Shut up, Ling Mo said irritably.

Haha, youre getting angry because youre embarra.s.sed! Mu Chen laughed.

Youre a refugee, yet youre so happy. Try to act a bit more miserable, Ling Mo said.

Dont set your standards so high Ouch! d.a.m.n it Ling Mo, you

Mu Chen clutched his stomach, his face contorted in pain.

Zhang Yan was having a rough time. After getting soaked in the rain all day yesterday, today he was still on duty.

The Canine Zombie crawled slowly under the restraint of the iron chain, which only made him more irritated.

Staring at the back of the zombies neck, Zhang Yan felt a wave of nausea wash over him.

The chain was welded directly to the zombies neck. Its burnt skin and flesh had completely healed, but had fused with the chain.

Just looking at it was a strong visual a.s.sault, let alone staring at it continuously.

Its become a zombie, but still looks human. Disgusting.

As Zhang Yan muttered these words, the Canine Zombie suddenly lifted its head.

It stared ahead, issuing a low growl from its toothless mouth.

What now!

Zhang Yan frowned impatiently, but he immediately drew his short knife from behind his back.

Although he was on the lowest level mission, he was still an enhancement ability superhuman. If one or two zombies managed to sneak in, he could easily deal with them.

Smelled everything for hours yesterday, and again today

Just as Zhang Yan complained, the Canine Zombie suddenly lunged forward, nearly yanking the iron chain from his grip.

d.a.m.n it!

Zhang Yan yanked the chain hard, delivering two quick electric shocks to the zombie.

At that moment, the sound of footsteps came from not far away.

Someone?

This area was a side entrance to the Medical University, occasionally used by people from Niepan headquarters.

If there were footsteps, it surely wasnt a zombie.

Zhang Yan sheathed his knife and dragged the Canine Zombie towards the sound.

As he turned the corner, he spotted two figures in the distance.

What puzzled him was that they seemed to just glance at the Medical University and then continued walking, without any intention of entering through the side gate.

Hey!

Zhang Yan, full of suspicion, decided to call out to them.

Since these survivors were wandering around Heishui City, they were surely from Niepan headquarters. Zhang Yan had no doubt about that.

However, the two of them appeared in dire straits. Their steps were heavy, and they looked filthy.

Their backpacks were barely filled, not typical of those returning from a mission.

Both individuals stopped simultaneously and looked back in Zhang Yans direction.

Holding the Canine Zombie by its chain, Zhang Yan stepped out from behind the bushes, calling out, Over here!

Someone

Did they find us?

But for some reason, instead of approaching, they took two steps back.

Zhang Yan faintly heard them talking and was immediately annoyed.

d.a.m.n, am I invisible?

However, if they were on a scavenging mission, their ranks must be higher than his

Thinking this, Zhang Yan rolled his eyes and said, Im Zhang Yan, Level 5, on patrol duty. This way is a shortcut. Are you two planning to enter through the main gate?

His tone wasnt exactly polite, but given his current situation, he couldnt afford to be.

The Canine Zombie was struggling violently, and it took a lot of effort just to hold onto it.

What is that? Ling Mo feigned surprise, but Mu Chen was genuinely shocked and whispered to Ling Mo.

Its an experimental subject, similar to Number 1. Ling Mo also felt uneasy seeing the Canine Zombies intense reaction.

It seemed only someone like Xiao Bai could escape the zombies keen sense of smell

He could feel the Canine Zombie staring at him, clearly driven mad by his unique scent

d.a.m.n it, so annoying Zhang Yan squeezed the handle hard, and the Canine Zombie let out a wail before finally lying down, though it continued to stare at Ling Mo with blood-red eyes.

Though Ling Mo and Mu Chen seemed surprised by Zhang Yans appearance, it was actually part of Ling Mos plan. Otherwise, they wouldnt have headed this way.

Entering the Medical University directly could arouse suspicion, so using his psychic probe to locate a patroller first seemed more natural.

Hey, are you two mute or something? Zhang Yan muttered gloomily, regretting getting involved with them in the first place.

Um are you from Niepan headquarters? Mu Chen, after receiving a glare from Ling Mo, had no choice but to step forward and ask.

As soon as the words left his mouth, he wanted to slap himself. That was painfully obvious!