Daisy's group has been completely wiped out, and there shouldn't be such a massive force appearing in the urban area of Linxian City for a while. Thinking about this, Anthony felt a bit more relieved. Next, he was going to use the survival supplies provided by the Chu Du city survivors' base to establish his own survivor camp.
Regarding the construction of the camp, it would definitely revolve around the Dawn Base. The first step would be to clear the zombies outside the base and build high walls for protection. However, he didn't know how to build walls or work with cement. Rubbing his slightly throbbing head, he suddenly realized that he couldn't create a survivor base all by himself.
Just then, a faint knocking sound echoed. "Who could it be at this late hour?" Anthony furrowed his brow, draped his robe over himself, and walked up to open the door.
But when Anthony saw who was standing at the door, he was slightly taken aback. Lynn's face was slightly flushed, her eyes sparkling. She was wearing a spaghetti strap lace V-neck sleep dress that reached down to her hips, revealing a smooth, milky shoulder and long, slender legs exposed from mid-thigh, tempting the imagination. Her delicate fingers fidgeted nervously, displaying a hint of unease.
"You... Do you need something from me?" Anthony regained his composure, feeling a rush of heat in his abdomen. To mask his embarrassment, he quickly spoke.
"Um, can I come in and talk?" Lynn's lips trembled slightly. To be honest, it was her first time doing something like this, and her heart was pounding like a deer caught in headlights; she was incredibly nervous.
"Yeah, sure, come in and talk." Anthony nodded, stepping aside to let Lynn in. He had no idea what business someone would have with him at this hour. Was it because of Annabelle's arrival, or did she want to request a room?
Regardless, Anthony decided to listen first and then decide. However, he couldn't deny that Lynn was truly stunning, both in figure and appearance. Even though he had been preoccupied with Daisy's matters and hadn't given much thought to women, Lynn's attire had stirred up his primal instincts. He closed the door.
Lynn and Anthony sat facing each other on the couch. No one spoke, and the atmosphere became somewhat peculiar. After a moment, Anthony cleared his throat and asked, "Do you need something from me?"
"Yes," Lynn nodded gently.
Anthony grew curious at this point and chuckled, "You're also a member of the base now. Tell me, as long as it's within my capabilities, I'll help."
Lynn's anxiety increased as she heard this, but when she thought about her and her daughter's future, as well as the other women in the base, she gritted her teeth. Standing up under Anthony's puzzled gaze, her cheeks flushed crimson, and her voice trembled as she said, "Would you... would you be willing to become... Lucy's dad?"
"Huh?" Anthony doubted if he had misheard. Become Lucy's dad? Could it be that they wanted him to be a godfather to the little girl? This... made him feel uncomfortable. After a moment's consideration, Anthony replied earnestly, "I understand what you mean."
"You... you understand?" Lynn's cheeks grew even redder, and she was practically burning up.
"Yeah!" Anthony placed his hands on Lynn's shoulders, his gaze intense. "I understand your concern. You're worried that Lucy lacks fatherly love, that her childhood isn't complete. Don't worry, as members of the base, I'll provide Lucy with the utmost care."
"I... " Lynn became a bit flustered. In reality, she really wanted to say that this wasn't her intention. Seeing Lynn's anxious expression, Anthony let out a deep sigh, "Lynn, you don't need to say anything else. I know being a woman in your situation isn't easy. But rest assured, within the base, I'll make sure you have food and shelter. And when conditions allow, I'll help you find your husband."
"Looking for him?" When Lynn heard the word 'husband', an inexplicable sense of grievance welled up within her. Her nose tingled with a sour feeling, her glistening eyes turned red, and faint teardrops seemed to shimmer in her eyes. She had long grown disheartened by him.
Seeing Lynn on the verge of tears, Anthony made a firm decision and pulled her into an embrace. With one hand gently stroking her back, he comforted her, "It's alright, everything will get better. As the base grows stronger, we'll eventually drive away the zombies, rebuild our homes, and get life back on track."
"Mhm." Feeling the warmth of Anthony's embrace, Lynn rested her head gently on his shoulder. They stayed like that for a while before parting. Lynn felt a bit embarrassed and said, "I'm sorry for disturbing your rest."
"It's alright, you can always come to me if you have any concerns in the future," Anthony smiled.
"Thank you." Lynn nodded. Anthony took the opportunity to say, "It's getting late. Go back and rest well, have a good sleep. Everything will turn out fine."
"Thank you." After a few more words, Lynn finally left.
As the door closed, Anthony let out a sigh of relief and muttered to himself, "It's a good thing I handled it well, or things could have gotten awkward."
Meanwhile, outside the door, Lynn stood with tears streaming down her face, deeply moved by Anthony's kindness. But halfway down the hall, she suddenly felt that something was off. Wait a minute! She wasn't here to find Anthony... Realization dawned, and her usually watery eyes turned resentful...
July 14, 2024. 6 AM. Anthony woke up early, but he didn't look too well. Dark circles had formed around his eyes. It had to be admitted, the allure of a young woman was truly powerful; he had almost lost control.
After splashing his face with water, Anthony headed straight to the gym.
"Dawn, begin training," Anthony announced loudly.
"It is advisable for the host to use the Qi Adjustment technique before commencing training to harmonize one's energy," Dawn's cool and mature voice advised.
"Uh... alright," Anthony nodded awkwardly and immediately began the technique. After completing a set of movements, the dark circles under his eyes disappeared, and he regained his energy. He let out a breath and felt completely revitalized.
"Starting today, the training will focus on other areas for unloading force. Remember, Master," Dawn advised.
"I know, same old routine, to unload force, I have to learn how to absorb force," Anthony interjected before Dawn could finish.
"Yes, it seems the Master has grasped the concept well," Dawn nodded approvingly.
Over the next two hours, Anthony endured Dawn's ruthless training. His whole body, even his face, bore the signs of the intense practice. Yet, the training's effectiveness was evident; at least now, he could judge the point of force impact and respond quickly when facing an attack. Of course, these force unloading techniques would need constant refinement through battles and training.
After the training, Anthony downed an entire bottle of spirit pool water. The bruises caused by the training quickly faded, and his skin returned to its usual color.
Next, Anthony opened the system panel directly. "System, review my profile information," the mechanical voice promptly responded.