Chapter 28:

However, since Bai Ling has already changed into an S-level garment, it's too late to regret it. Fortunately, this garment is still quite comfortable and feels similar to a wool coat.

Moreover, the alloy handle is also for Bai Ling to use. After all, her current combat effectiveness is too low; with these two artifacts, Duan Heng estimates that ordinary elite zombies are no match for Bai Ling.

As for the sleepy black tea...

It seems to be of no use at the moment, so Duan Henggui put it in the kitchen cupboard.

Speaking of which, it's been so long. Should we consult with the neighborhood committee? Who knows, maybe they've found the elite monster.

"Yes, let's go take a look."

After being busy for so long, they finally remembered the main matter. If Bai Ling hadn't mentioned it, Duan Heng would probably still be absorbed in admiring his new outfit. It couldn't be any other way; he had rarely seen him in women's clothing in his previous life, and with such an enchanting beauty by his side, how could he not take another look?

"But now it seems Bai Ling can consciously wear women's clothing. This part of his training is a complete success, hmm!"

Thinking this through his mind, Duan Heng nodded in relief.

Meanwhile, Bai Ling had already taken out his phone and was happily checking the messages from the homeowners' group. After a morning, the group had exceeded 99 messages. After scrolling through them for a while, Bai Ling realized they were nothing more than messages of pity, requests for help, complaints, and criticisms of the neighborhood committee's inaction.

However, just when Bai Ling thought these residents had nothing interesting to say, a message from a group member suddenly caught his attention:

Bei Ming You Kun: See?! I took a picture of that zombie! It's on the first floor of Building 2, Unit 12!

 After saying that, a short video was attached. It was the blurry back of a zombie, slowly crawling out the window toward a residential building. Unlike other zombies, this one's skin was completely oozing, its body was covered in blood, and its size was astonishingly large. Its terrifying, enormous muscles were exposed, and its bloody appearance was shocking; it was two meters tall, and its claws had turned sharp and black. There were also iron bars from the windows it had smashed into the grass. It was hard to imagine how strong this zombie was!

Bei Ming You Kun: This zombie seeks out people to kill, and can even climb walls! Whoever it is, hurry up! He's going to eat everyone in the neighborhood like this! I can't handle him alone!

My God, that's horrible!

"Is he still a zombie? He's a monster!"

"I have to get out of here! This neighborhood is no longer habitable! I need to go to a government shelter!"

Below the image, the desperate conversations of the residents could be seen. Seeing their bewildered expressions, Bai Ling was speechless for a moment. "Run? Where can they run? Who knows if there are more powerful zombies outside the community?"

Instead of being afraid, why don't we all band together and kill him? At least we can level up.

Influenced by Duan Heng for so many days, Bai Ling's mentality has quietly changed. At least, in the face of danger, she is much calmer than ordinary people. But even if he can't win, Duan Heng will firmly protect her.

Soon, a more interesting conversation emerged under the group message. It was "Queen Guo," who had been appearing frequently before, and she was provoking the men in the group: "The neighborhood is in danger. Isn't it time for you men to step up? It's time to prove your manhood!"

As men, you must be responsible. It's your duty to protect weak girls like us.

Besides, you're not alone; there's only one zombie, so why not organize and kill it? You need me to remind you, how stupid!"

By the time the last sentence came, this "Her Royal Highness Queen Guo" was almost educating the men in the group with a tone of disgust, and every word was filled with contempt.

 After Her Majesty Queen Guo finished speaking, a more heated discussion immediately erupted in the group chat, but as expected, it was all directed at her:

Huh? Are you feeling weak now? Isn't it time to talk about gender equality?

"You're so good at talking. You're very smart, so why don't you join us? Aren't you independent women the best?"

"I'm afraid she's a 200-pound fairy!"

At that moment, the men in the group inexplicably united their fronts, constantly dialing "Queen Guo's" ID to counterattack;

And Her Majesty Queen Guo was obviously much more shameless than Aunt Li. Even in this situation, she refused to give in and said stubbornly:

Leaving the facts aside, if I were a man, I would have done it, not like you cowards!

I got really angry with just a few words. You have no magnanimity whatsoever. A group of grown men harassed a little girl like me. What woman would be interested in guys like you?

After saying that, Queen Guo also sent a smiley emoticon. Her smug smile instantly aroused the public outrage of all the men, so the next few hundred messages focused almost exclusively on attacking each other, and even some female owners who didn't speak often joined the "battlefield."

The atmosphere throughout the owner group was chaotic. Neither the neighborhood committee members nor those seeking help could say a word. Even Bai Ling felt embarrassed seeing this scene.

While we were arguing, the elite zombie might eat more people. Won't it be even more troublesome when it grows up? This group of people is too abstract.

 Why is this apocalypse different from what I imagined? Shouldn't the survivors band together to fight the monsters? If they continue like this, sooner or later they'll be doomed...

Although the fights in the group had nothing to do with Bai Ling, and Duan Heng was there to protect her safety, Bai Ling still felt a little uneasy, or rather, saddened by the character of these people.

1. Modern humanity has long been accustomed to a life of luxury. When a crisis arises, few people take the initiative to lead and take responsibility without asking for anything in return. This situation is most evident in more developed cities. The profit-oriented society has long since corrupted the minds of most people.

In their previous lives, Duan Heng and Bai Ling were too naive. They always believed they could save everyone and help humanity survive the crisis. They set up refugee camps at all costs and led the team to fight against the wave of zombies.

 The end result was that he was considered a thorn in the eyes of countless allied survivor organizations and was abandoned in the endless tide of corpses, never expecting to be rescued until his death.

That's why Hengcai knows very well that he can only rely on himself in the end times!

The ugliness of human nature has begun to manifest itself only in this community, and Duan Heng is no longer the saint of his previous life. This time, he won't care about anyone but Bai Ling!

But~

Just as Bai Ling sighed at these people's shortsightedness, she suddenly felt her feet lighten and her body tilt, and she was actually lifted from behind!

"Why?!"

The sudden change caused Bai Ling to scream, and when she came to, she found herself in Duan Heng's arms! He carried her body and legs straight into the elevator. Her cute little white boots swung in the air, and her helpless little hands were forced to hug the man's neck for fear of falling.

When Bai Ling realized she was being carried like a princess, her face instantly flushed. Shame and humiliation washed over her at the same time, but Bai Ling could only glare at Duan Heng angrily and couldn't help but curse him:

"What's wrong with you? Put me down right now!"

"Fool."

 Duan Heng responded with a smile and pressed the elevator button as he spoke. The slender Bai Ling was as light as a kitten in his arms, and a slight bounce forced her to come closer. She could only hug him with shame and anger on her face, red as if blood were about to spurt out.

You were so absorbed in your phone that you didn't hear me even though I called you twice. Look down at the message board. Someone has already gone out to hunt for zombies. We have to go quickly and find them.

"Why?"

Hearing this, Bai Ling quickly picked up the phone and saw Aunt Li's latest message:

Sister Li from the Neighborhood Committee: Don't worry! The mutual aid team has already gone out to hunt for zombies! We will protect everyone's safety and hope you will cooperate with the neighborhood committee in the future. Please send supplies for unified distribution!

This message was sent ten minutes ago. The fight between the man and woman was so intense that Bai Ling forgot the main issue!

 "Mmm..."

Knowing he was wrong, Bai Ling couldn't help but make a sound of frustration. Unable to refute Duan Heng, he had to look away and bite his lips, which looked very tender.

But soon, he suddenly realized something and questioned Duan Heng again:

"It's not right! Why aren't you carrying me? Why do you have to hold me?"

"Fine..."

Duan Heng narrowed his eyes, admiring the way Bai Ling gritted her teeth in his arms, and simply replied with a smile:

"Because I want to hug you! You're a little girl now."

"Pervert...pervert!"

As soon as these words were said, Bai Ling's eyes instantly opened, revealing a look of horror!

She pushed hard on Duan Heng's chest, trying to break free from his embrace, but due to the vast difference in strength, it was useless. After several failed attempts, she could only struggle and shout in shame and indignation, "I'm your brother! You're ruining our pure friendship by treating me like this! Don't let your lower body dominate you, Duan Heng!"

"Brother, you smell so good!"

"Ahhh, help—"