This world was evolving from apocalyptic into fantasy really quickly.
Bing Shi had deployed a few people to abandoned places like underground caves and islands to look for living animals that were not contaminated by the virus.
While some animals passed the trial and could be consumed without triggering zombification, they posed a new set of risks. Many of these animals carried unexpected superpowers, making them potentially dangerous.
The only place that could keep animals in their original condition was Fu Lian's space.
["Kuro, is this water special like Fu Lian's?"]
[It shouldn't be.]
Kuro answered.
Did he use a healer to heal the water? Bing Shi contemplated.
["Let's ask him later."]
Kuro nodded, slithering out to explore the modified ship.
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Later, when Bing Shi approached Ziek to inquire about his aquatic marvel, he replied with a sly grin, "What's in it for me?"