Although Chen Chao is not a perception-type evolver, with his physical enhancement at thirteen times, he can use his enhanced hearing to collect information such as heart rate, pulse rhythm, and other data, allowing him to analyze the strength of the team.
There are three evolvers, including the woman. The other two, although regular humans, carry firearms, meaning this team is quite rare among survivors and is very well-composed!
There are no elderly, weak, or women and children in the group, only young people. Furthermore, one of the three evolvers is a perception-type visual ability user.
When it comes to solo survival, a perception-type evolver might not be very useful. However, in a team, the role of any perception-type evolver far outweighs that of other evolvers!
From the woman's behavior, Chen Chao can deduce that she must have used her special ability to gather some basic information about him, such as analyzing his physique from his bones, muscles, and heartbeat. This is why she is trying to be so friendly.
Zhao Bingbing?
Chen Chao hasn't heard of this name. Perhaps she is a famous person from the future, but he doesn't pay much attention to historical figures. If it weren't for the many statues of Chu Shanhe in various base cities, he wouldn't even recognize this outstanding contributor to humanity.
He only cares about whether he can survive and for how long.
"Do you believe in partners?" Chen Chao asked, glancing at her pale cheek.
Zhao Bingbing was slightly startled. She lowered her head and fell silent for a moment before replying, "I don't know, but I hope my partner can make me believe."
"Hope, huh?" Chen Chao gave a faint smile.
Zhao Bingbing looked up at him and said, "If one day you are willing to become my partner, I think I will believe you."
Chen Chao looked ahead into the darkness. "Not interested, for now."
Zhao Bingbing seemed to have expected this answer and didn't mind. She gently said, "No matter what, I hope you survive."
This was a blessing from one survivor to another.
Chen Chao nodded. "You too."
At this moment, they had reached the exit of the sewer. Chen Chao didn't hesitate and immediately climbed into the sewer, heading off in the distance.
The youth in the red jacket and the others quickly approached. The burly man let out a sigh of relief and patted his chest. "Bingmei, that was too dangerous. What if this guy has bad intentions and tries to capture you and threaten us? We would all be in danger. Fortunately, he didn't think of anything funny."
Zhao Bingbing looked at the direction where Chen Chao left, and calmly said, "If he wanted to kill us, even if we were on high alert, we wouldn't be able to resist."
The youth in the red jacket frowned. "Undeniably, his combat power is indeed very strong. If it were a one-on-one fight, none of us would be his opponent. But there are many of us. If we provide cover for you, you could shoot him dead with one shot. He wouldn't be that dangerous."
Zhao Bingbing sighed lightly. "Just now, I used my eye ability to analyze his physique, but I couldn't see through him at all. His physique is likely far stronger than the lion monster's, possibly more than ten times stronger! And I still don't know what his special ability is. If it's a strong ability, combined with that physique, he could kill us all in the blink of an eye. Don't talk about shooting him; you wouldn't even be able to catch a glimpse of his figure!"
"More than ten times?"
The youth in the red jacket and the burly man widened their eyes, almost doubting their own ears. What does ten times even mean? At a hundred meters, it would only take him a second or two to reach them. What about ten meters?
"Too strong, no wonder he's so arrogant!"
"Could it be that he's already gone through his second evolution?"
The youth in the red jacket and his team were stunned. They were thankful that Chen Chao hadn't shown any interest in robbing them. Otherwise, they would have lost their firearms for sure.
Chen Chao had just arrived outside the zoo and was about to leave when suddenly, a golden shadow darted from behind a wrecked vehicle.
"Golden dog?" Chen Chao thought, a strange expression crossing his face. He didn't expect it to wait for him outside the zoo instead of trying to escape.
"Howl~!"
The golden dog trotted up to him, crouching at his feet. It raised a paw, panting and looking up at him with a mix of servitude and grievance, pointing at its neck with one paw.
Chen Chao couldn't help but laugh angrily. This dog was so afraid of death! It was a mutant beast with golden bloodline, just like the majestic golden lions, yet here it was, wagging its tail and begging for mercy. The difference was like heaven and earth!
Chen Chao helplessly unhooked the small bomb from around its neck and patted its head before walking toward home.
Man and dog strolled down the ruined street together.
In a room on the top floor.
Fan Xiangyu gently caressed Chen Shiyu's face, a playful smile forming at the corners of her lips. "Such smooth skin... By the way, are you really siblings with that strange man?"
Chen Shiyu sat by the balcony, gazing out at the wandering corpses below. She answered indifferently, "Why do you ask?"
Fan Xiangyu licked her lips with a red tongue, her eyes gleaming. "He left you here alone. Doesn't he fear that I might eat you? I mean, if I were to bite you and turn you into a zombie, and then control your corpse to threaten him, do you think he'd blow your body up?"
"Is that all you're interested in?" Chen Shiyu glanced at her.
Fan Xiangyu's hand slid down to her neck, speaking softly, "Little girl, be careful with your words. Otherwise, I might get a little careless and snap your neck."
Chen Shiyu adjusted her glasses. "I think you should take your hand off."
"Tsk, tsk, you really have an irritating attitude," Fan Xiangyu said sympathetically, though her grip tightened slightly.
Chen Shiyu looked up at her. The two stared at each other for three seconds before Chen Shiyu suddenly made a move. Her neck jerked back, breaking free from Fan Xiangyu's grasp. Her slender arm struck out, locking Fan Xiangyu's wrist and twisting her elbow. At the same time, her foot kicked the back of Fan Xiangyu's knee.
Boom! Fan Xiangyu staggered, half-kneeling on the ground, as Chen Shiyu locked her from behind.
"I forgot to tell you, I'm a black belt in taekwondo, 7th dan." Chen Shiyu adjusted her glasses and said, "Chen Chao sent you to accompany me. On the surface, he said it was to protect me, but in reality, he just wanted me to keep an eye on you so you wouldn't run away. Even if you control three zombies, I can still kill you first before they get to me!"
Fan Xiangyu's mouth twitched, and she bitterly said, "Let go. I was wrong. Please don't tell him about this."
"Be good. Chen Chao isn't a bad person. As long as you don't make any trouble, he won't treat you unfairly," Chen Shiyu released her hold, straightened her dress, and sat back down.
Fan Xiangyu stood up, rubbing her knee, feeling a sense of defeat.
"Chen Chao!"
Chen Shiyu suddenly stood up, looking with surprise at the street corner.
Hearing his name, Fan Xiangyu shuddered, looking at Chen Shiyu's back so close. If she attacked now, maybe she could succeed…
She hesitated for a moment, then ultimately gave up in frustration.
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