Chapter 107: Out

The power of a third-order mutant was overwhelmingly dominant in this mall.

Watching Bai Qi, with his blood-stained wings, slaughtering zombies on the first floor, Zhao Kuo let out a long sigh. Seeing Bai Qi progress step by step, he felt an inexplicable sense of accomplishment.

"If only we could take Bai Qi out of here. This place isn't any easier than the subway world. In the future, this kid will likely face more and more challenges and dangers. Sigh."

Tang Yingying leaned on the railing, twirling her hair with her fingers.

Both of them speculated that this mall was likely a part of the real world, as evidenced by everything they had seen since they first entered.

Since it was the real world, and after so many days, there had been no sign of rescue, it meant that the zombie virus had essentially taken over human civilization.

Even if Bai Qi managed to get out of here, the road ahead would be extremely difficult.

He would encounter increasingly terrifying evolved zombies and even more horrifying human mutants. But fortunately, Bai Qi was a smart kid.

Zhao Kuo glanced at Tang Yingying but said nothing.

He also wanted to take Bai Qi with him. Having him by his side would be a powerful asset. But reality was what it was, and today would be the day they parted ways.

At this moment, Bai Qi was unaware of Zhao Kuo and Tang Yingying's thoughts. He wasn't entirely immersed in the slaughter either.

Bai Qi swung his blood-stained wings, cutting a Lurker in half, then launched his bone spikes, piercing the heads of a dozen zombies in one go.

The bloody scenes continuously stimulated the young man's nerves, but Bai Qi's mind remained clear.

Through the killing, Bai Qi steadily familiarized himself with the changes in his body and adapted to his new abilities.

The blood continued to spread around him, and the feeling of slowly gaining control over his power was truly exhilarating. He thought to himself that he was no longer a burden to Brother Zhao. In the future, he could fight side by side with him!

He recalled the white snake Zhao Kuo had summoned. Although he still couldn't match its strength, Bai Qi believed that one day, he would surpass it!

With this in mind, Bai Qi's killing became even faster. He continuously controlled his body, weaving through the horde of zombies, sending heads flying one after another.

The slaughter progressed quickly. In just half a day, the densely packed zombies on the first floor had been reduced to scattered pieces.

Standing in the center of the "battlefield" piled with zombie remains, Bai Qi's eyes showed no trace of fatigue. Instead, they gleamed with an even firmer determination.

He happily waved at Zhao Kuo and Tang Yingying, who were slowly descending the stairs. "Brother Zhao, Sister Ying, I've gotten much better at controlling my strength now. If we encounter Bloody Frenzy again, I'm confident I can defeat it!"

"Hmm, well done," Zhao Kuo nodded, his eyes carrying a hint of imperceptible approval.

He had noticed earlier that Bai Qi wasn't just clearing out zombies but was also using this method to hone himself, preparing for the even more difficult battles that might come in the future.

In many ways, Bai Qi possessed exceptional combat qualities, which was exactly what Zhao Kuo hoped to see.

He wanted Bai Qi to survive in this apocalyptic world, just as he hoped to survive himself.

Before, he hadn't been entirely sure why he had been so kind to Bai Qi. Now, he finally understood. It was because, in Bai Qi, Zhao Kuo saw his own shadow—or perhaps the version of himself he aspired to be.

Bai Qi, Zhao Kuo—two names that seemed to clash, haha.

But the three of them didn't idle around. Instead, they began cleaning up the battlefield.

[M Virus Fragments] and ​**[True M Virus Essence]** were scattered all over the place, especially the fragments, which they almost didn't feel like picking up anymore.

After more than an hour, the three of them finally finished cleaning up the battlefield.

In total, they collected 1,256 ​**[M Virus Fragments]** and 16 ​**[True M Virus Essence]. It was a bountiful harvest.

Looking at the piles of fragments and essence, Bai Qi said, "Brother Zhao, you should take these. They're no longer useful to me. After we get out, we might be able to exchange them for a lot of supplies at a survivor camp."

Zhao Kuo didn't hesitate and stuffed them into the backpack he had taken from a store, filling it to the brim.

20 ​[M Virus Fragments]** could be synthesized into 1 ​**[M Virus Essence]. With 1,256 fragments, they could synthesize 62 ​[M Virus Essence], which would likely fetch a considerable price in the trading market.

As for the ​[True M Virus Essence]**, if he remembered correctly, before he entered the mall, Luo Ping'an and others had driven the price up to 150 subway coins, or possibly even higher. Not bad, not bad. It was a decent haul.

After packing everything up, the three of them slowly walked to the mall's entrance.

"Brother Zhao, Sister Ying, let's go out and see the sky," Bai Qi said, looking at the mall's doors with excitement.

The entire mall was completely enclosed, and he hadn't seen the sun for many days.

His time in the mall had been dangerous and unforgettable. He had experienced the pain of death and separation but had also gained a new life, transforming from an ordinary college student into a warrior!

Now, it was time to face the broader world. Even if it was dangerous and disastrous, Bai Qi was confident he could face it and survive the ups and downs of the future.

Zhao Kuo and Tang Yingying exchanged a glance and nodded.

Tang Yingying wanted to say something but hesitated, only smiling and waving at Bai Qi.

Just as Zhao Kuo was about to step out of the mall's entrance, he suddenly turned around and said, "Bai Qi, from now on, don't easily trust anyone. Always stay vigilant, keep your confidence, and then live firmly and bravely."

After saying this, Zhao Kuo took Tang Yingying's hand and walked out of the mall's entrance, as if stepping into another world.

Bai Qi was momentarily stunned. He seemed to sense something and rushed out after them.

"Brother Zhao! Sister Ying!"

The glaring sunlight was particularly harsh. Bai Qi squinted his eyes and took a deep breath, savoring the long-missed fresh air.

The once-glamorous skyscrapers now lay in ruins. The bustling city was filled with billowing smoke, and the image of civilization had shattered in an instant.

Zombies roamed the streets.

But Zhao Kuo and Tang Yingying were nowhere to be seen.

Bai Qi looked up at the sun.

No, even in the mall, he had already seen his own sun.

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