Chapter 884: Alert: Trouble Ahead
āBoom! Boom!ā
The Flesh Monster moved. From the moment it suddenly stepped forward, Ling Mo keenly sensed the tremors coming from the ground.
āYouāve got to be kidding me, from this far away!ā Ling Mo muttered, feeling frustrated.
Fortunately, the Flesh Monster wasnāt heading towards him; instead, it wasā¦
āWhy is it going to Rosen Medical Equipment Sales Company?ā
This outcome wasnāt much better since that was also the destination for Ling Mo and his groupā¦
The Zombie Puppets didnāt really matter, but Ling Mo certainly didnāt want Ye Lian and the three girls to have a face-off with this Flesh Monster.
It was obvious that if a fight broke out, it wouldnāt be quietā¦
While Ling Mo was having a headache, the Flesh Monster had already reached the companyās entrance.
It paused slightly at the door, then let out a roar and charged into the building.
Whether it was its intimidating presence or its speed, from the moment it entered the doorway until it got into the building, Ling Mo didnāt see a single zombie jump out.
Seeing it disappear into the dark lobby entrance, Ling Mo had no choice but to make a reluctant decision.
There wasnāt time for careful consideration; once the alpha zombie left, the surrounding zombies became even more restless. If looks could consume energy, Ling Moās Zombie Puppets would have been digested many times over by nowā¦
Ling Mo didnāt want to waste time fighting these creatures, so before the situation worsened, he quickly controlled his Zombie Puppets to follow the alpha zombie inside.
āJudging by this density, detouring is indeed not an optionā¦ā Along the way, Ling Mo observed once more, even considering the surrounding Alleys. To his dismay, even those inconspicuous corners had a pair or more red eyes watching him.
However, the closer he got to the Rosen Company, the fewer zombies there were, and their levels correspondingly increased.
Low-Level Zombies seemed reluctant to approach this area. Whether it was due to the Rosen Companyās aura or simply the presence of these Senior Zombiesā¦ the Zombie Puppets controlled by Ling Mo were relatively well-evolved, so their approach didnāt draw much attention from the Senior Zombies.
Yet, being watched was inevitable, and Ling Mo vaguely felt that the closer he got to the Rosen Company, the more intense these zombiesā stares becameā¦
āI donāt get itā¦ā
Ling Mo sighed inwardly; how could he know what these creatures were thinkingā¦
However, when he stood at the entrance of the Rosen Company, he began to understand.
This placeā¦ was really strange.
On the street fifty meters away, although it was also quiet, there was still a sense of life.
But hereā¦ the decayed door, the empty security booth, the Parking Lot filled with various cars, and the main building facing the entranceā¦ everything exuded a sense of deathly silence, as if no one had ever set foot here. Even the alpha zombie that ran inside seemed to have been swallowed, with no sound coming out. į¹Ćźį»šÄÅ”
āNoā¦ based on its actions, this could likely be a habitual routine. Its looking up at the sky might be to check the time, or itās due to the weather. At certain times or under specific conditions, it would enter this buildingā¦ but what does that mean?ā Ling Mo pondered with a frown.
The worst part was that his āzombieā senses were almost rendered useless here, meaning this company was a complete blind spot for him.
āSince there are so many anomalies, it suggests that even if this isnāt some nest, thereās definitely something strange hereā¦ Sigh, thatās not good newsā¦ā Ling Mo sighed again.
āHowās the progress, human?ā Black Silkās voice suddenly echoed in his mind.
āIām just about to go in,ā Ling Mo replied irritably.
Black Silk chuckled and said, āYouāve dealt with zombies enough, no need to be too tense.ā
āFirst, Iām not tense. Second, Iām just being more responsibleā¦ Why am I explaining to you?ā Ling Mo said.
āSay it againā¦ā
āCatch you later.ā
Ling Mo decisively shielded itā¦ Practically, this meant completely shifting his focus to the Zombie Puppets, thus ignoring Black Silkās presenceā¦ He was quite adept at this trick, and seemed to be getting better with itā¦
A signal of urging also came from Ye Lian and the three girls, prompting Ling Mo to no longer delay. He controlled the Zombie Puppets to step inside the entrance.
As he crossed the parking barrier, Ling Mo suddenly felt a chill.
It was as if somethingā¦ was watching him pass throughā¦
āThought this thing was long out of order.ā Glancing at the ceiling-mounted camera, Ling Mo thought to himself.
This camera was no longer operational, yet the place still seemed under surveillance. The strange part was, his Zombie Puppets werenāt sensing anythingā¦ indicating that the observer was possibly using some kind of psychic power to spyā¦
āPsychic powerā¦ If it truly is of the psychic power type, that would be preferableā¦ā
Unlike the alpha zombie that charged in directly, Ling Mo, as the pathfinder, noticeably slowed his pace, observing more meticulously.
The three Zombie Puppets progressed at different speeds and slightly diverged in their paths.
Two of them scouted ahead on the left and right, while the last one watched their rear and surroundings.
Passing the door of the security booth, this one peered inside.
But aside from a damp floor and splattered dark brown blood stains, there was nothing unusual inside.
āIs it really psychic power?ā Ling Mo pondered.
However, he was looking for more than just that; there were other subtle details he wanted to catchā¦
āIt seems no creatures have entered here.ā Ling Mo controlled the Zombie Puppet to gently push open the swaying security door and looked down.
āWait a minuteā¦ā
He suddenly sniffed the air, crouched down, and dug at a crevice with his fingers.
Dark brown powder, a faint bloody scentā¦ Judging by the smell, it hadnāt been longā¦
āIn other words, at least two months ago, there were still Zombie activities here.ā
āWhy did you stop?ā Black Silkās voice emerged again.
Ling Mo was at a loss for words. He had just lifted the shield, and Black Silkās tendency to chatter was truly beyond ordinary understanding.
āIām just observing some locations worth noting based on the zombiesā activity patterns,ā Ling Mo said.
āWhat do you mean?ā Black Silk asked curiously, then added, āShiran was asking.ā
āDonāt zombies tend to go into buildings and favor dark places? Doesnāt she know that?ā Ling Mo glanced around the vicinity and continued, āIf I can find some traces of battles here, or a strong scent of the virus, that could at least indicate somethingā¦ but what Iāve found so far isnāt good news.ā
āTell me more,ā Black Silk said with growing interest.
āThe scent of this blood is at least two months old, which means this place has been cleared for a long time. In all this time, no zombies have moved here, nor dared come near, except for the alpha zombie. This suggests that something really bad might be inside,ā Ling Mo explained.
āI seeā¦ā
āAs a mutation creature, donāt you have any opinions? What about Yu Shiran?ā Ling Mo asked in return.
Black Silk thought for a moment and said, āWhether itās a mutation beast or some other mutation creature, I donāt knowā¦ but you know that mutation creatures and zombies hunt each other unless one party stays hidden for a long timeā¦ Havenāt you encountered a situation like that before? As for zombiesā¦ Even if theyāre of the same evolution level, they donāt necessarily have the same habits, at most similar ones. But Leader-Level Zombies wouldnāt do this, and Dominant Level ones wouldnāt stay here long term either. This is X City, why waste time not scavenging for food everywhere?ā
āThat makes senseā¦ā Ling Mo nodded.
Then he frowned, āSo, does this mean there might be a variation zombie inside?ā
āCanāt say for sure,ā Black Silk replied uncertainly. āIf it is, then good luck to you.ā
By now, two minutes had passed since the alpha zombie entered the building. Judging by its speed, Ling Mo estimated it had likely reached the depths of the structure. At this point, the chances of running directly into it should be much smaller if he entered nowā¦
āDonāt show up again; itās a critical moment now,ā Ling Mo warned.
The two Zombie Puppets leading the way had already entered the Parking Lot, weaving through the relatively spacious lane. The scene gave off a significant sense of tension. Aside from the obstructive vehicles, the flowerbeds and green belts looked just as perilous. Overgrown weeds had firmly anchored the abandoned cars in place while nearly sealing the gaps between them entirely.
Rustle, rustleā¦
A faint sound constantly emerged from those gaps, making Ling Mo feel increasingly as though he was being watched by somethingā¦ But storming in recklessly and alarming whatever was there didnāt seem like the best course of action eitherā¦
Just as this thought crossed his mind, Ling Mo abruptly stopped in his tracks.
Somethingā¦ was near!
He slowly turned his head toward the ominous tangle of overgrown weeds.
For a fleeting moment, he could clearly see a pair of blood-red eyes glaring coldly at him from within the dense greenery. Filled with hostility and an eerie chill, they stared straight at him. But when he turned to face that spot, there was nothing there anymore.
āLetās get into the building first.ā
Ling Mo ultimately decided against investigating further. To play it safe, he left the weakest of the Zombie Puppets just outside the building. The other two were positioned for specific tasks, one entering through the front doors and the other circling around the buildingās perimeter.
The Zombie Puppet that entered through the main door felt an overwhelming sense of dread as soon as it stepped into the lobby. Meanwhile, the one that had just reached the back of the building stumbled upon a surprising discoveryā¦
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