CH 154

Cliffhanger warning

Two big military vans were parked right outside the mall guarded by four soldiers holding guns. Inside the vehicles were packed full of survivors, from infants to women; all of whom poked their heads out to investigate with pointed and heavy stares as they walked out of the shopping mall.

Pei Ran was startled by this scene, a chill running down his spine; he could not possibly be able to squeeze in there. He said to Leng Feng, 

“I drove my own car, so how about I follow from behind.”

Following the trucks meant that they would be isolated. If they so happen to bump into zombies, it would be very dangerous. But considering how the trucks truly could not fit any more, Leng Feng could only say, 

“Alright then, follow closely behind.”

Pei Ran, as someone who had nothing of importance on his mind, did not think about using the chance to get information about the surrounding cities. He pulled Qu Yan along with him into their car and followed right behind the military trucks. At first, Leng Feng had been afraid they would not be able to keep up, but when he looked back, he realized that Pei Ran’s car was quite an expensive one. Who knew who was going to be unable to keep up with who at some point.

The available space in the trucks was too cramped, forcing the soldiers to hang off on the outer edges while Leng Feng and the ability holders sat in the first truck. Because they were afraid their large group would attract zombies they quickly sped out of there.

Pei Ran followed them from behind at a very reasonable distance. Through the half open cloth covering the back of the truck, he could faintly see all sorts of people crowded inside: some with malnourished faces and scowling vigilance, beautiful ladies, business men in full suits, and mothers with children.

Qu Yan followed his gaze to look at the crowd, his eyebrows tainted with a faint disconnect and hatred with the world. He lowered his eyes as his fingers slid lightly across Pei Ran’s thigh. A large T4 crystal orb laid in his palms, so bright and large that it could not be ignored. Qu Yan said in an indecipherable tone, 

“You like places crowded with people?”

Pei Ran said, 

“Not really, I quite like the quiet. But then again, humans are social animals, so you can’t possibly be alone by yourself.”

And then remembered to look at the orb Qu Yan was holding, 

“Why is it so big? What level is it?”

“T4.”

Qu Yan wrapped around Pei Ran like a snake again. He rested his head on Pei Ran’s shoulders, staring right at his injured lip and said in a way that seemed to be asking for praise, 

“I spent so much effort to get it, how about I give it to you hmm?”

The system popped out just as Pei Ran seemed to have expected it and he swatted it away with a smack. He then said to Qu Yan, 

“Good boy, save it for yourself.”

Qu Yan lightly opened his mouth and bit down on Pei Ran’s shoulder. Much like a poisonous snake rearing its fangs, he filed his teeth back and forth, looking like he had been quite wronged, 

“Why don’t you want things from me……”

Pei Ran only thought that Qu Yan was making him feel a bit ticklish and reflexively shifted his shoulders, 

“When I chase after someone, I am the one to give gifts. Never have I been the one to receive gifts. Use what you got to cultivate your ability. Then become strong enough to protect me.”

The last sentence ended with a few chuckles that didn’t sound very serious.

Qu Yan corrected him, 

“You’re the one protecting me.”

He seemed to be quite set on this.

Pei Ran purposefully sang the opposite tune, with his eyebrows flying up and looking quite dashing, 

“Can’t you protect me?”