Chapter 66: The Fading City (31)
Raindrops gradually form a line on the wide pavement. The thunder rumbles, and the patter of rain creates a soothing cover, muffling other sounds.
Inside the car, the two of them drive steadily into the distance, watching the windshield wipers sway back and forth. They observe zombies wandering aimlessly along the roadside. This brief moment allows them to catch their breath and reflect.
They have chosen a remote route, free from abandoned vehicles that might block their path. Their speed has slowed from the previous dangerous pace.
The rain won’t last long. They know they won’t reach their destination before dark, so there’s no need to hurry. Since the place they are heading to is the origin of the zombie virus, going there at night would be a suicide mission. They have already planned where they will stay tonight.
“Sister, you were once an S-class player with special abilities, weren’t you?” Qin Mubai asked, glancing slightly towards her.
It’s clear that she must have also experienced the consequences of using her special abilities forcefully. The item that He Junheng took from her was her special ability.
Ye Nianchu’s delicate face remained expressionless as she responded with a quiet “Hmm.” Even if she had guessed, hearing it spoken out loud still made her uneasy.
Qin Mubai noticed her discomfort and decided to change the subject. “Actually, I didn’t have anything to do with it earlier. I have offsetting props.”
“Thank you,” Ye Nianchu said after a few seconds of silence. “I appreciate it.”
Offsetting props. An offsetting prop worth 999 points. Survival game players who spend on these props are rare compared to those who spend on points.
Qin Mubai’s eyelashes fluttered slightly as he glanced at her with a warm smile. “Can you tell me your name, sister?”
“Ye Nianchu.”
This was the first time she had revealed information about her real identity in the survival game.
As darkness fell, they arrived at the city library, used their lock-picking skills to access the inner archives, and quickly dealt with several zombies they encountered along the way.
Dinner consisted of self-heating meals and canned food, which was a far cry from the luxurious hotel fare they had the previous day. However, given the circumstances, having a warm meal was quite a comfort.
The archive was pitch black, and occasional cries of zombies could be heard from outside. They had flashlights but couldn’t use them, so they relied on the dim light from their cell phones to navigate.
“Sister, you should rest tonight, and I’ll keep watch,” Qin Mubai offered.
There was a recliner next to the desk, likely used by the staff for breaks.
“Let’s take turns,” Ye Nianchu suggested with a smile. They both needed rest after today’s journey.
“Okay,” Qin Mubai agreed.
In the darkness, his smile was gentle and calm. Ye Nianchu felt uneasy. “Remember to wake me up. You must wake me up.”
Qin Mubai, lost in thought, lowered his gaze and gave a small smile before nodding in agreement under Ye Nianchu’s watchful eyes. If he hadn’t agreed, she would have stayed awake with him all night.
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The next day.
The sky began to lighten, and the first rays of the morning sun fell gently on the window sill.
Twenty days into the game.
Ye Nianchu rested her chin on her hands, gazing at the peaceful face before her. It was pleasant just to watch him while he slept.
In the soft morning light, his thick eyelashes cast a gentle shadow over his face. His skin was like lustrous white porcelain, radiating a clear and warm aura.
Whether in the game world or the real world, Ye Nianchu had never seen anyone more attractive than him.
She felt an urge to reach out and poke him. But she decided it was better not to act on it, as she doubted she could actually bring herself to do it.
Just then, Qin Mubai suddenly opened his eyes. His gaze was cool and calm, with no trace of emotion. This was undoubtedly his true self.
A high spender on kryptonite points.
“Good morning, sister,” Qin Mubai said with a faint smile, appearing perfectly well-behaved and harmless.