Shen Zhigui followed Chu Jiangyue closely, a stark contrast from when he was with Lin Xuyuan and the others.
Lin Xuyuan and his group looked at Shen Zhigui’s shameless behavior, almost unable to bear watching.
It seemed only Chu Jiangyue was oblivious, unable to see Shen Zhigui’s feelings for her.
Because they needed to travel from one end of the safe passage to the other, and the distance was quite far, Chu Jiangyue asked Shen Zhigui to drive her silver-white SUV.
What would typically take several hours of travel, now with no one on the roads, they reached their destination in roughly an hour.
Though there weren’t layers upon layers of zombies surrounding the entry point of the safe passage, their numbers were still significant.
This might be because the Jianglin Hotel was quite far from here, leading its guests not to consider using the safe passage.
Unexpectedly, circumstances had changed, and the safe passage was now their only way out from the Jianglin Hotel.
"Let’s drive the car out and take a closer look at the situation."
Concerned that observing only from within the safe passage might be inaccurate, Chu Jiangyue instructed Shen Zhigui to drive the car outside for a better assessment.
Shen Zhigui didn’t dwell on Chu Jiangyue’s words, directly hit the gas, and drove out of the safe passage area.
Outside the safe passage, Chu Jiangyue could clearly sense a noticeable increase in the number of zombies compared to the area around the Jianglin Hotel.
Nevertheless, if it were a group led by Chu Jiangyue and Shen Zhigui arriving here, it wouldn’t be impossible for them to escape unharmed.
But those with slightly weaker abilities might get trapped by the zombies.
Fortunately, Chu Jiangyue and Shen Zhigui were driving a silver-white SUV provided by the hotel, capable of blocking zombies, allowing them to roam around unimpeded and return safely.
Back within the safe passage, the two got off the car.
With Chu Jiangyue’s vines and Shen Zhigui’s lightning, it took them only a short while to clear the area outside the safe passage.
"These crystal cores are mostly Level 2 Zombie Crystal Cores."
Checking the crystal cores they harvested from the zombies they just killed, Shen Zhigui found very few Level 1 Zombie Crystal Cores.
"It seems these zombies have leveled up again."
Given the current situation, it’s just humanity that’s been slow to upgrade. One wonders if the world isn’t condemning humans for dominating nature, urging them toward extinction. Hearing Shen Zhigui’s comment, Chu Jiangyue frowned slightly between her brows; if this trend continues, humans indeed face a grave danger.
Yet, since Chu Jiangyue is human, she’s certainly on humanity’s side.
"There’s no need for such pessimism. We still have the Jianglin Hotel, so there’s still a glimmer of hope."
As long as the Jianglin Hotel exists, humanity won’t perish.
"Rest assured, I will fight alongside the host to the end! The host supports the system!"
Once Chu Jiangyue reaches her natural end, this mission will be deemed fully accomplished.
However, these words weren’t shared by the Little Fox with Chu Jiangyue; she only needed to focus on upgrading the Jianglin Hotel, striving for that last glimmer of hope for the dwindling human race.
"You’re right."
Thinking of the Jianglin Hotel made Shen Zhigui’s heart sink a little.
Within the safe passage, the two tirelessly used their superpowers to eliminate zombies; once their abilities depleted, they relied on the crystal cores they just collected to restore them.
They repeated this cycle until they nearly eradicated the zombies nearby, and Chu Jiangyue had the sudden urge to visit the B City Base.
The B City Base had been besieged by zombies previously; it’s uncertain how many zombies remain now.
Following his memory, Shen Zhigui drove to the entrance of the B City Base.
However, the place was blocked by a group of zombies; they unleashed lightning and struck them relentlessly, determined not to spare any zombie.
"The B City Base is essentially a zombie stronghold now."
Hardly having slain a few zombies, many more quickly filled the vacancies left behind.
Chu Jiangyue took out a notebook, recording points of zombie presence.
"Drive a bit further and let’s check ahead."
For the safety of the guests, Chu Jiangyue planned to mark all local zombie distributions, avoiding unexpected intrusions that might lead to their demise.
More importantly, she would receive notifications upon guests’ deaths, reminiscent of a death note.
"Alright."
Shen Zhigui complied with whatever Chu Jiangyue suggested, exhibiting sheer obedience.
"Roar!"
While Shen Zhigui was focused on driving, he abruptly heard a beast’s roar, prompting a sudden brake.
"Sorry about the abrupt brake; did the roar scare you?"
"No issue."
Chu Jiangyue shook her head; Shen Zhigui’s emergency brake was nothing she couldn’t handle.
After the car stopped, they soon spotted two massive tigers in front, surprisingly the two Mutated Tigers who had previously entrusted the Little Tiger to Chu Jiangyue.
"It’s the Mutated Tigers! Let me go down and talk to them."
After speaking, Chu Jiangyue got off the car and walked towards the two Mutated Tigers.
"Roar!"
"Host, they’re asking about the Little Tiger’s condition; if it’s healed, they plan to take it away."
Hearing the Little Fox’s translation, a look of reluctance appeared in Chu Jiangyue’s eyes regarding the Little Tiger.
"The Little Tiger’s injuries are almost healed, though I didn’t bring it since I have business outside today.
If you’re okay with it, you can return with me to the Jianglin Hotel."
Once the Little Tiger was brought into the Jianglin Hotel, Chu Jiangyue discovered it could also be registered and issued an Identity Card as a guest.
Moreover, it was at the Jianglin Hotel that Chu Jiangyue realized the Little Tiger was a hidden Space Ability Tiger.
Though, given the Mutated Tiger’s prior feats of materializing things, it’s understandable that the Little Tiger might possess spatial powers.
After spending considerable time together, Chu Jiangyue developed some affection for the Little White Tiger.
Thinking about possibly never seeing the Little Tiger again filled Chu Jiangyue’s heart with regret.
However, the Little Tiger had parents, and even if Chu Jiangyue adored it, she could only allow it to return to its family.
After pondering for a short while, the two Mutated Tigers roared affectionately at Chu Jiangyue.
"He says thank you; they’ll visit often in the future."
The Little Fox diligently translated between Chu Jiangyue and the Mutated Tigers.
The two Mutated Tigers were too large for the silver-white SUV to accommodate.
Luckily, the Mutated Tigers were quite considerate, refraining from demanding entrance to the Jianglin Hotel, instead elegantly following beside Chu Jiangyue.
Once they finally emerged from the other end of the safe passage, they were greeted by the imposing entrance of the Jianglin Hotel.
"Roar!"
"Host, they’re asking about the Little Tiger’s whereabouts."
"The Little Tiger is in my room; I’ll take you there."