87: Meet Bai Minghe again
Although Bai Wanning was deep in thought, she did not relax her vigilance in the slightest.
She protected her son with true qi and used the remaining true qi to kill the zombies that had come for the scent of blood.
Her killing intent was strong, and the long knife in her hand danced like wind and rain. Every strike was precise and swift, quickly eliminating an entire wave of zombies.
Afterward, she moved briskly towards the supermarket not far away.
Qiu Li, who was following behind her, bit her lip nervously, desperately suppressing the urge to scream.
Her face was as pale as paper, but she forced herself not to make a sound.
Bai Wanning glanced at her, not surprised; it was no wonder Qiu Li had woken up so quickly—her mental power was astonishingly strong, and her will far surpassed that of ordinary people.
Since this little girl was sensible, she had no intention of stopping her from following.
Meanwhile, on the water not far away, Bai Minghe stopped his jet ski, looking at the floating corpses with a complex expression.
He had originally been worried that Bai Wanning would be in danger going out alone, so he had followed her. But as soon as he left the building, he saw that the zombies that had originally surrounded the area were either chopped to pieces or crushed into a pulp, creating a hellish scene.
Bai Minghe suppressed his surging nausea, looking at the sight of overflowing brains and floatingminced meat, his heart filled with an overwhelming shock.
He followed a trail of blood and battle marks, eventually finding the boat docked outside the mall.
As he cautiously approached, he found that the lurking zombies had all been killed, each dying a gruesome death. There were even two zombies trapped in a phone booth, constantly banging their heads against the glass door but unable to get out.
Bai Minghe leaped lightly, gracefully jumping from the boat and walking steadily towards the parking lot.
The smell of blood was heavy along the way, and a faint scent of decay hung in the air, but he was already used to it, and no surprise was visible on his face.
He followed the traces left by Bai Wanning and quickly saw her figure.
She was standing at the supermarket entrance, her back to him, her right hand hanging low, a dagger still dripping with dark red, undried blood.
In front of her stood a young girl who looked slightly younger than her, her expression nervous and suppressing fear.
“You can live on the first and second floors; I won’t fight you for them,” Bai Wanning said calmly, yet with an unquestionable tone, “The other floors are for me.”
Qiu Li bit her lip, her eyes sweeping over the blood-stained dagger in Bai Wanning’s hand. Her heart involuntarily skipped a beat, her throat tightened, and she swallowed with difficulty.
Of course, she knew she was no match for Bai Wanning; if they were to fight, she wouldn't even have a chance to escape.
So, she nodded without hesitation: “...Okay, no problem.”
This world was no longer an era of reason; whoever had the bigger fist called the shots.
And Bai Wanning was not only strong, but her aura was also intimidating. Her allowing her to have a sip of soup was a kind of grace.
Qiu Li lowered her head, not daring to say more, just silently remembering the face of this powerful person.
She clearly knew: those who survived were not the smartest, but those who knew when to bow their heads.
She had been to this market before; the first floor sold groceries, and the second floor sold clothes and shoes, which was enough for her to browse for a while.
Bai Wanning also hoped that Qiu Li would obediently listen and not follow her to the third floor.
Because if Qiu Li knew her secret, she would have no choice but to make Qiu Li “disappear.”
After all, in the Apocalypse, the most unreliable thing was the human heart.
However, just as she was about to step onto the third floor, she heard someone call her from behind.
“Wanning!”
Hearing the familiar voice, Bai Wanning cursed under her breath and turned her head. Sure enough, Bai Minghe had found her.
Seeing Bai Wanning safe and sound, Bai Minghe breathed a sigh of relief.
At least she looked fine and wasn't injured.
He took a few steps closer but noticed the vigilance in her eyes, and he couldn't help but be slightly stunned.
The last time he saw her, her eyes were like a newborn fawn, innocent and carefree.
But after all that had happened with Bai Qingshi and Chu Chuxia, Bai Wanning’s gaze towards him now held not a shred of trust.
Her eyes, which used to be filled with admiration and respect, now only held defensiveness.
“What are you doing here?” Bai Wanning straightened her neck, her tone impolite, “Don’t you think it’s a bit late for a stroll out at night?”
As soon as she finished speaking, Bai Minghe couldn't help but laugh.
With the world turned upside down, Bai Wanning still had the mood to joke with him.
He rolled his eyes, a relaxed smile slowly appearing at the corner of his mouth, and asked, “What about you? Why are you here? Shouldn’t you be at home?”
Bai Wanning subconsciously touched her stomach, feeling a wave of nausea.
Her pregnancy was relatively stable, and Xiao Cai usually didn't bother her much, but if she pushed herself too hard, it was normal to feel uncomfortable for a while.
Just like now.
She wanted to vomit, mainly because Bai Minghe seemed to have a strange smell on him, coupled with the stench of decaying zombies, which made her stomach churn.
Bai Minghe saw her pale face and asked with concern, “Go back and rest. I’ll get what you need.”
His gaze swept over the slain zombies and thefishy smell lingering in the air. He naturally understood why Bai Wanning was uncomfortable, and his tone softened.
But Bai Wanning shook her head.
She didn't distrust Bai Minghe, but she distrusted the Bai family.
She knew that if half the supplies were given to her, the other half would be sent back to the Bai family, and she didn't want them to eat too comfortably.
She wanted the Bai family to live a hellish life, where life and death were unpredictable.
“I’ll get the supplies myself. If you’re willing, you can help her.” She pointed to Qiu Li, who was standing silently beside them.
Qiu Li, who was called out, was startled and looked at Bai Wanning in surprise.
“Who is she?” Bai Minghe frowned, scrutinizing Qiu Li, whom he had never met before.
Bai Wanning glanced at her and said faintly, “She’s my friend.”
People like Qiu Li couldn't be avoided. Since she would need them sooner or later, it was better to befriend them early than to alienate them.
After speaking, she didn't wait for Bai Minghe to say anything more and directly rushed up the stairs.
Seeing her leave, Bai Minghe wanted to stop her.
After all, Bai Wanning was just a girl; how could she deal with those zombies alone? But before he could act, Bai Wanning had already gone upstairs, and he knew he shouldn't go against her arrangements.
She had clearly entrusted her friend to him; how could he ignore her?
Finally, he turned to Qiu Li and said, “Let’s go. I’ll take you back. It’s too dangerous for you to go back alone.”
Qiu Li was a little touched to hear Bai Wanning’s arrangements.
Of course, she knew that if she went back alone, she would definitely be targeted by the people in the building. Now that someone was taking her, she didn't have to worry.
On the other side, Bai Wanning, who had already reached the third floor, was like a master thief. She swept the high-end clothes, jewelry, and gems from the fourth floor into her spatial bag.
As soon as she stepped onto the fifth floor, she found a large number of zombies inside and quickly rushed out to clear them. She raised her knife and, like chopping vegetables, cut off the zombies' heads one by one, then wiped the blade clean.
After dealing with the zombies, Bai Wanning felt her stomach churn, and she quickly covered her mouth and rushed to the nearest restroom.