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Chapter 647: Chapter 647: Temporary Stay
"We have plenty of time, if everyone is thinking this way, we might as well find a suitable place to stay for a few days"
Lu Hao said. He was not opposed to it, as during this time, the family was focused on selling supplies, and using this opportunity to enhance everyone’s strength was also fine.
No one objected, everyone expressed agreement, even Nie Qing had no complaints whatsoever.
H Province had a large population, so the populace of H City was also sizable. Before the family left, they had only cleared the zombies in the vicinity of where they lived, and the map they got from Yao Rui was handwritten to suggest: Circumvent H City by taking the freeway around it.
The reason goes without saying, it was definitely because H City was overrun with zombies.
"We can stay in Nanguan District, it used to have fewer people and it’s close to the urban area,"
Lin Tianhui said. Nanguan District was in the direction they were heading, and because it had a river and a riverside park, it could be considered a tourist area, but now no one would go there.
When their family traveled, they chose places where people wouldn’t appear, making it easier to enter their Space.
Lu Hao nodded. Regardless of where they chose to stay, now with Qiqi around, it was essential for Qiqi to sense the surroundings first.
Qiqi was constantly looking at the small map in her mind; she somewhat understood why someone had previously described this place as Dead City. The map only showed dots representing zombies and animals, without a single human...
"It’s the same everywhere, just zombies,"
Qiqi said. Her map covered a significant area, and in her view, even if they were to stay right in the middle of the road now, no humans would appear.
"Then pick a place with more zombies. I’ll release the Man-eating Flower,"
Su Jin said. Since they intended to kill more zombies here, she was not going to hold back.
So, the family simply chose the commercial center of the urban area. The area was surrounded by shopping centers, and they might even find some supplies.
Lu Guanhai couldn’t help but lament. The weather in mid to late April should have been alive with the sound of orioles and the growth of grass, a spring of rebirth. Now, however, they could only feel the aura of death around them, and all they heard were the monotonous cries of zombies.
They temporarily stopped at a hotel in the Central District, not because they wanted to stay in the hotel, but because it was impossible to drive the car any further.
Watching the swarms of zombies outside and on top of the car, Su Jin had already sent the elders into the Space.
"There are too many gathered now, we can’t even open the door, I will use the Man-eating Flower first, everyone get into Space,"
Su Jin quickly decided.
"Okay,"
Lu Hao protected Su Jin, worried that zombies might suddenly break through the window. He was unsure how long this small bus could last.
Su Jin grew four Man-eating Flowers, positioning them on all four sides of the small bus, then flashed into the Space with the family.
Just as Qiqi had said, even if they entered the Space in the middle of the road, no one would notice now. If one were to look down from above, one would see that the entirety of H City had fallen to zombies, with no trace of human life.
On the roads of the Central District, layers upon layers of zombies seethed around and on top of the small bus.
After a few giant mutated plants appeared, slowly, no more zombies scrambled to climb up since the enticing scent had suddenly disappeared.
After a while, the swarm of zombies gradually quieted down, but the Man-eating Flowers were not affected at all.
They merrily gobbled up, the zombies that were bitten soon realized the danger and began to struggle, but the abilities they released ended up vanishing in the mouths of the Man-eating Flowers, dropping only severed feet or dirty, worn-out shoes from above...
Half an hour later, the family suddenly reappeared inside the small bus.
"This Rong Yuan’s Special Ability is really useful, all these zombies couldn’t even break through," Lin Tianhui said as he looked through the car window. The metal railings outside, which were installed per Ban Xiaobo’s request using Rong Yuan’s Special Ability, were still intact.
At this moment, the zombies outside hadn’t realized it yet. The family took the opportunity to open the car doors, and after forming a circle back to back, they started attacking the zombies that were clustering around a nearby Man-eating Flower.
Just moments before in the Space, Su Jin had replenished the Special Abilities of the family that hadn’t fully recovered from the morning’s exertion, so no one felt strained at this time.
The zombies’ howling continued.
It was probably because these zombies had been hungry for a long time, Mao Qiqi told everyone that the zombies were still continuously moving in their direction, and by now, they had been fighting for two consecutive hours.
"Everyone, get into the Space and rest for a while,"
Su Jin shouted from the car.
Lu Hao nodded, protecting the family as they boarded the minibus, then they flashed into the Space.
Having a chance to rest in the Space was good; otherwise, they might attract even more zombies.
"I remember there are many malls around here, and there are supermarkets inside the malls. When will we be able to finish off these zombies and gather supplies?" Lin Xiuyuan mentioned. He used to hang out in this area often with his classmates back when he was in school, and he even knew every store around here quite well, though he had no idea what they were like now.
"I think, without two days, it might not be possible,"
Lin Cheng said as he drank water in big gulps. He had been exhausted just now; it had been a long time since he had a fight this exhilarating. It was just too hot because he was wearing too much.
They had indeed worn more clothes today, mainly to prevent being scratched by the zombies. But now, the weather outside was slowly getting warmer, and with the heavy physical activity, he was already drenched in sweat.
"We can rest here for five hours, everyone can take a shower to relieve the fatigue,"
Lu Hao suggested.
The water tank above the Lu Residence had been filled with water by Lin Tianzhen at the base using her Water Element Ability. It was indeed a good time for the entire family to take a shower.
"Go ahead, once everyone’s showered, it’ll be just in time to eat,"
Lin Yunguo called out from the kitchen. He couldn’t contribute much in killing zombies, but he could certainly ensure everyone was well-fed.
Li Xiuying looked at Mao Qiqi, who was too tired to speak, and couldn’t help but laugh. Local Tyrant Gold, Little Wu, and Little Liu were all hovering around her, and she wasn’t paying them any attention now, even though she had been so imposing before.
Su Jin sat down next to Mao Qiqi and began slowly replenishing her Special Ability using Xiao Miao. Mao Qiqi’s Mental Element Barrier had been in use for two straight hours just now, and by now, it was probably nearly depleted.
"Mmm, that feels much better, thank you, Sister Xiao Jin,"
Mao Qiqi said as she leaned on Su Jin’s shoulder.
"Qiqi, if you’re tired you should come in and rest. You’ll be more efficient after a good rest,"
Su Jin said. She could tell that Qiqi wanted to stick it out with the family, which is why she had persisted until the end, but she didn’t reproach her for anything.
"Okay,"
Qiqi stuck out her tongue, knowing that Sister Xiao Jin had seen right through her.
