Chapter 1056: Chapter 819: You Foolish Human!

It was unclear how much time had passed, but it wasn’t until the sounds from Zone B grew weaker that Xu Shuhan finally let go of Ling Mo.

Before that, Ling Mo had been speaking in a low voice, recounting memories from Ye Lian to Li Yalin. He also mentioned Wang Lin, the F Team, and even many other people he had met and experiences he had gone through over the past year.

He had forgotten the names and faces of some people, but the details of events at that time remained deeply imprinted in his mind. As he unraveled these memories, it seemed as though he was not only speaking to Xu Shuhan but also to himself.

“It’s quite strange… I lived for over twenty years before the Cataclysm, yet my experiences don’t seem to add up to what I’ve gone through this past year. From your tone, you probably feel the same way, right? I think it’s because, in the face of life-and-death situations, we tend to live each day more fully. At least at the end of each day, I can tell myself, ‘I’m still alive’… For most people, achieving just that is enough…” Xu Shuhan suddenly said, looking up at Ling Mo.

She slowly took two steps back and then blinked. The bloody aura in her red eyes diminished significantly, and a smile gradually appeared on her face. “After turning into a Zombie, I didn’t know how to live a meaningful life. I even felt that I suddenly had no purpose. But after listening to you, I realized that Zombies can have a life, too. Haha… What I want to say is that you made me realize that Zombies can also be valued, that they can hold a beautiful place in people’s hearts, not just be something others can’t wait to destroy.”

“In any case, thank you for letting me live and for giving me direction,” Xu Shuhan’s tone suddenly turned resolute. “I will always remember you. One day, I will make more people see Zombies the way you do. They will understand that Zombies, like humans, have different personalities and methods of doing things. Just wait and see…”

After saying that, Xu Shuhan turned and walked toward the stairs. “So… good night.”

Ling Mo stood still, watching her back for a few moments before suddenly calling out to her, “Wait…”

Xu Shuhan paused for a moment, then sighed softly without turning around. “I’ve already made up my mind, you don’t need to…”

“Put on your mask first, you’ll scare people to death like that,” Ling Mo kindly reminded her.

As soon as he said this, Xu Shuhan’s body stiffened. Two seconds later, she hurriedly quickened her pace and dashed into the corridor.

As her figure disappeared, her voice echoed, “Foolish human!”

In the blink of an eye, only Ling Mo was left on that floor. He looked at the dark corridor entrance, a small smile appearing on his face, then turned his gaze to the night outside. “Having a goal is good. It’s better than living aimlessly… But Host Xu’s goal isn’t any easier than mine…”

…

Three days later, the air above the Oil Depot suddenly buzzed with a humming sound, accompanied by the slow descent of two Helicopters.

“They’re here!”

Old Zheng and Wang Lin exchanged smiles, seeing the anticipation in each other’s eyes. After being stuck in this isolated place for three days, only Ling Mo and his girlfriends seemed to be able to amuse themselves; everyone else was nearly bored to death.

Especially Old Zheng, who always had a feeling of being duped, making each day feel like a year. Now that the Second Camp’s Helicopters had finally arrived, he felt an overwhelming sense of relief.

“Once we get to the Second Camp, everything will be fine… Bring back Ling Mo, sign the cooperation agreement, then head to Falcon’s Main Camp, and my mission will be complete! I’ll never come here again, never see Ling Mo again! Hahaha…”

The sunglasses man felt equally excited. Over the past three days, he had written down all the Intelligence to hand over to Ling Mo, just waiting to see him dig his own grave. He even contemplated staying to watch Ling Mo fall into the traps…

“The last Helicopter was with his accomplices, and this time it must be the same… I didn’t expect he could get his hands on two Helicopters at once, seems like he’s really scheming… Haha, with my Intelligence as a decoy, of course, he could turn these people. It’s a pity though, he thinks Falcon is playing into his hands, but doesn’t realize he’s also sewing a suit for me, what a fool…”

Just as the sunglasses man was feeling smug, a sudden sharp pain shot through his leg, and he fell to the ground.

“You’re in the way!” Mu Chen cursed, though a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes. “Why am I so strong today? How did one kick send this guy down…”

“Who here is Ling-Ge?”

Two men had already jumped out of the Helicopter. One of them glanced at the crowd and asked loudly.

In the whistling wind, Ling Mo calmly looked at them but didn’t speak immediately.

Both men appeared to be around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. The one speaking had pale skin, narrow eyes, and a very enthusiastic smile on his face. The other looked ordinary, except for a scar at the corner of his mouth, which gave him a more intimidating appearance.

The fair-skinned man asked again and quickly noticed the sunglasses man’s glance toward Ling Mo. He paused for a moment, then walked over to Ling Mo, extending his hand. “Hello, Ling-Ge, I’m a Member under Captain Tom, my name is Luo Ming. This is my teammate, his name is Zhang Xi.” He gestured to Scarface, who had also walked over quickly and gave Ling Mo a military salute.

“I’m Zhang Xi.” This person seemed to not be much of a talker, his tone was dry, contrasting with his cheerful name.

“Ling-Ge, please board the Helicopter quickly, our time out here is limited. I can explain the situation to you on the flight,” Luo Ming urged, getting straight to the point.

“Hmm…” Ling Mo gave him another long look, then suddenly reached into his pocket. Luo Ming still had a hint of urgency on his face, seemingly not noticing Ling Mo’s action.

A contemplative look flashed in Ling Mo’s eyes as he slowly drew something from his pocket-a Communicator. “No rush, let me contact Yuwen Xuan first.”

“No way!” Luo Ming quickly objected, casting a somewhat embarrassed glance at Ling Mo, as if oblivious to Ling Mo’s irritated expression. He whispered, “We’re being monitored…”

“If we’re being monitored, that means we’re also under surveillance. How are we supposed to get in?” Ling Mo asked, narrowing his eyes.

Luo Ming lowered his voice even further, “That’s precisely why we’ve come to pick you up. Don’t worry, Captain Tom has a plan, we just need you to cooperate a bit when the time comes. Ling-Ge, let’s hurry, if we don’t leave now, it’ll really be too late.”

“Why are there two Helicopters? Wouldn’t that make us a bigger target?” Ling Mo pressed on.

“On the contrary, this is part of the strategy to get you all inside, and there are some things I need to discuss with you privately,” Luo Ming said urgently.

“One last question… why were you chosen for this mission?”

Zhang Xi looked anxious, while Luo Ming answered helplessly, “Deploying Jason again would raise suspicions. Captain Tom thought it through and decided that only the two of us were suitable because neither of us has met you before, and people at the Main Camp wouldn’t suspect us… Although we joined the captain later, we are absolutely reliable! I don’t want to get involved in the affairs between the Main Camp and the Second Camp, I’ll only follow the captain’s orders. I understand you have some doubts, Ling-Ge, but rest assured, I’ll address all of them. Now, please board the Helicopter…”

He stepped aside, extending his Arm towards the Helicopter in a gesture of invitation.

Ling Mo pondered briefly and then stepped forward. Ye Lian and the others followed immediately, along with Xu Shuhan and Mu Chen…

Luo Ming then turned to Old Zheng and the others and said, “Please board this Helicopter.”

The sunglasses man watched Ling Mo’s back with a flicker of uncertainty in his eyes, feeling a strange sensation creeping over him. However, no one else heard the conversation between Luo Ming and Ling Mo, so after some thought, he just lowered his head and followed along.

“Maybe he’s not instigating them but collaborating… This person is showing such respect because Ling Mo has the Intelligence on me… Now they’re separating me onto another Helicopter. Could it be a compromise between Ling Mo and the other party? Ah, whatever, no matter what they plan, they’ll eventually step into the trap I’ve set for them. This is what they call a conspiracy…”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

As the cabin door closed, the Helicopter immediately lifted off the ground, quickly gaining altitude.

Luo Ming and Zhang Xi stood near the cabin door, each holding a gun. Luo Ming occasionally flashed a small smile at Ling Mo and nodded from time to time. However, soon after, beads of sweat formed on his forehead, and his eyes began to reveal discomfort.

Under Ling Mo’s unwavering gaze from such a close distance, Luo Ming quickly felt the pressure becoming unbearable.

Just as he was beginning to squirm with unease, Ling Mo finally spoke, “So, what did Tom tell you to say to me?”

“In fact, I’ve already mentioned the main points before we boarded. Captain Tom emphasized that you, Ling-Ge, must cooperate with us. The rest will be explained by Captain Tom himself once we arrive,” Luo Ming forced a smile and added, “There’s also one more thing…”