Rhodes recalled that before the system was officially activated, it had said he had gained +1 Vitality after being bitten by a zombie. Realization dawned on him at this moment. Now that he made a point of checking his body, he could feel his body was stronger than before. Did he survive because of the +1 Vitality? If that was the case, how could he continue to increase the points? Zombies?
'Wait… A zombie?' Rhodes instinctively turned to look at Julie.
Julie had been scratched by a zombie. At this time, strictly speaking, she was already a half-zombie.
'Did she bite me earlier? Is that how I gained the point?' He thought this theory was ridiculous. It was even more ridiculous than a Jim Carrey movie.
Then, he called out to the system in his mind. Alas, the aloof system ignored him.
'Fine. For now, we'll go with that theory,' Rhodes thought to himself, 'But what about Julie? She doesn't have a system so…' He felt uneasy when he thought about this. Despite having a system and regaining his life, he could not save her. After all, how could his vitality points eradicate the mutation in Julie's body when it could not complete eradicate the poison in his body. The crisis was not over!
Rhodes fell deep into thoughts. He knew he could not die now that he had the system. As long as he did not die, he would have the chance to find a way to save Julie.
After thinking things through, he looked at Julie and calmly said, "Julie, there's something I need to tell you. Don't panic, and just listen to me."
Julie nodded blankly.
"God has answered my prayer. I know, I know, you must think it's ridiculous. However, you saw me coming back to life! That's the best proof," Rhodes said slowly, "Think about this carefully… When I lost consciousness, did you bite me?"
Upon hearing Rhodes' words, Julie was stunned. Then, her face flushed red immediately.
Looking at Julie's leg, Rhodes knew there was not much time left until she could no longer answer him. He had to figure out how to increase the points. What was the trigger? He said solemnly as he grabbed her shoulders, "Look at me, Julie. Look at me. I'm not joking with you. Tell me, when I lost consciousness, did you bite me?"
Julie could tell Rhodes was serious so she suppressed her embarrassment and said, "I did. I bit your lips." Her voice grew softer than that of a mosquito at the end of her words.
Fortunately, the system had granted Rhodes with +1 Vitality. Otherwise, he would not be here.
After hearing Julie's words, Rhodes came to the conclusion that the trigger had something to do with a zombie's bite. With this in mind, he said to her, "Come here. Try and do it again."
After he finished speaking, he did not wait for her response before he pressed his lips against her lips. In just a flash, the pleasurable feeling of being connected by the souls appeared again. This made him involuntarily groan in pleasure. However, he quickly reined himself back; this was not the time to be enjoying this. Julie was about to turn. He urged her again to bite him.
Julie blinked before she gently bit Rhodes's lips.
"Ding! Congratulations, host. You're lucky to be bitten by a zombie. Strength +1."
Similar to earlier, the system sounded aloof and cold.
Rhodes did not have time to complain about the system. As soon as the system finished speaking, he could keenly feel the immediate changes in his body. His strength had increased, and his muscles seemed to have grown stronger. Moreover, the leftover poison in his body seemed to be suppressed and was spreading at a much slower rate.
Now that he had confirmed the trigger, he hurriedly said, "Julie, continue. My condition has improved. You're my Lady Luck!"
Julie did not doubt Rhodes' words; she knew he was not joking. Therefore, she continued to bite him.
If someone were here to witness this scene, they would definitely be shocked by the sight of a woman repeatedly biting a man's lips. It would definitely look like a joke.
He could sense the changes in his body as the system's notifications rang in his mind. He immersed himself in the feeling of his body improving and Julie's lips against him. He truly did not mind using such a shameful method to increase his attributes,
Now that he had the strength, if anyone dared to laugh at him, he would not hesitate to hit them with a rod and teach them about manners.
"Ding~ Congratulations, you're lucky to be bitten by a zombie. Vitality +1"
"Ding~ Congratulations, you're lucky to be bitten by a zombie. Strength +1"
"Ding~ Congratulations, you're lucky to be bitten by a zombie. Strength +1"
"Ding~ Congratulations, you're lucky to be bitten by a zombie. Spirit +1"
"Ding~ Congratulations, you're lucky enough to be bitten by a zombie. All attributes +1"
Rhodes' attributes were still increasing rapidly. However, he could feel that Julie's life force was weakening; she was reaching her limit.
At this moment, as Julie's life force dissipated, the increase in his attributes began to slow down.
When Rhodes' attributes finally stopped increasing, he knew it was time to say goodbye. Thus, he gently pushed Julie away.
At this moment, her face was as pale as a sheet of paper. Beads of sweat were dripping down her face.
Rhodes lifted Julie's pants again. The place where she had been scratched had turned completely blue. Pus and blood that carried a rotten and fishy stench were constantly oozing out as well.
Rhodes looked Julie in the eye and said determinedly, "Julie, don't worry. I'll definitely save you!"
Julie forced a smile on her face as she looked at the man whom she loved with all her heart. His words might sound impossible, but she was willing to believe him. Regardless of what became of her, she was satisfied to see he was alive and well. Perhaps, this was God answering her prayer as well.
Finally, Julie used the last of her strength to raise her right hand in an attempt to touch Rhodes' face. However, at this point, she was so greatly weakened that her hand fell as soon as she tried to lift them up.
"No, Julie!" Rhodes was heartbroken. He was unwilling to accept this outcome. He felt sadness and debilitating despair coursing through his entire body. For a moment, he wanted to turn into a zombie as well to accompany Julie. However, with the system he had gained, he knew it was impossible.
"It's alright… You…." Julie opened her pale lips, but she could not finish her words.
However, Rhodes knew she wanted to tell him to live well. At this moment, he wailed and cried, and raged like he never did before. "No, no, no! Julie! There's no meaning to life without you!"
However, such was life. At this moment, although Rhodes had received a life-saving system, he still could not save her life.
At this moment, Julie finally took her last breath. Her strength and life seemed to leave her body all at once as she fell back weakly. However, at the final moment before her death, there was no pain on her face. Instead, an expression of relief could be seen on her face.