Chapter 25: News of the Gathering Point

After the sound of something being moved, the door to room 604 swung open, revealing a cute teenage girl with a black ponytail, a perky chest, and a vibrant aura of youth. She looked to be around fifteen or sixteen years old.

As soon as Lu Wen saw Yue Zhong, she threw herself into his arms and burst into tears, "Yue Zhong! I knew you would come to save me!"

Yue Zhong patted her back and asked, "Where are Auntie and Uncle Lu?"

Lu Wen was the student Yue Zhong had been tutoring. Although she was usually mischievous, the two of them got along quite well. Lu Wen's parents had also taken good care of Yue Zhong, always paying him on time. It was thanks to the decent salary from the Lu family that Yue Zhong had been able to live a peaceful college life without having to hustle for part-time jobs.

Lu Wen lifted her tear-stained face and said to Yue Zhong, "I tried calling them, but no one answered."

At this moment, Lu Wen looked extremely pitiful, completely unlike the mischievous little devil she usually was.

The world had changed, and most people had turned into zombies. Lu Wen had been hiding at home, watching people outside being devoured by zombies. The phone lines were down, and her cell phone couldn't connect. She had been terrified and helpless. Seeing Yue Zhong now gave her a slight sense of relief.

Yue Zhong quickly said, "Then come with me right away. This isn't a safe place to stay."

"Yue Zhong, wait for me. I'll be right there."

Lu Wen hurried back into her room, grabbed a backpack, put on a baseball cap, and slipped into her sneakers before running back to Yue Zhong's side.

"Let's go!" Without wasting any time, Yue Zhong took Lu Wen and rushed downstairs.

Smoothly making it downstairs, Yue Zhong brought Lu Wen onto the bus and said to Chen Yao, "Get us out of here. Head home!"

By then, Chi Yang and Ji Qingwu had already cleared the zombies from the courtyard of the residential area and returned to the bus. Without hesitation, Chen Yao started the bus and drove it at high speed, plowing through countless zombies as they headed toward her home.

After boarding the bus, Yue Zhong glanced around and noticed that the girl who had been bitten by the S1 was no longer there. It was clear she had turned into a zombie and been dealt with, either by Chi Yang or Ji Qingwu.

The trip was uneventful, and they managed to return to Chen Yao's home without further trouble.

"Good news! Longhai City has established a survivor gathering point and is calling for nearby survivors to head there."

As soon as they arrived home, Wang Fang excitedly shared the news with everyone.

"That's great!"

"Finally, some good news!"

"We're saved!"

Hearing Wang Fang's words, the dark cloud that had loomed over everyone's hearts was lifted, and they were filled with joy—Yue Zhong included.

Since the world had changed, everyone had been filled with uncertainty about the future. Fear and anxiety had gripped their hearts.

Although they had many complaints about the government in the past, in such desperate times, hearing an official announcement was undoubtedly uplifting. A strong institution that could maintain order would allow them to live peaceful, orderly lives, rather than a precarious existence.

After the initial excitement, Yue Zhong immediately asked Wang Fang, "How did you find out about this?"

Wang Fang proudly pulled out a radio and boasted, "I heard it on the broadcast."

"It's only been two days since the mutation, and Longhai City has already managed to respond like this. The mayor of Longhai City must be quite capable," Yue Zhong thought silently.

The efficiency of the Heavenly Dynasty's government was well-known. To be able to stabilize the situation and prepare to gather survivors within two days of the mutation showed that the mayor of Longhai City was far more competent than Yue Zhong had imagined.

Wang Fang looked at Yue Zhong with anticipation and said, "What do you think? Should we head to Longhai City now, Yue Zhong?"

Hearing Wang Fang's words, everyone in the room turned their eyes to Yue Zhong. Without his help, their chances of making it to Longhai City alive were extremely slim. At the same time, most people in the room were eager to leave immediately and head to Longhai City.

Yue Zhong frowned slightly and said firmly, "No. Going to Longhai City isn't a problem, but I need to make some preparations first. Weapons, supplies, vehicles—these are all essential. I won't go to Longhai City until we're ready. If anyone wants to go now, they're free to do so, but I won't stop them."

Ji Qingwu glanced at the group and said calmly, "Yue Zhong is right. Without proper preparation, it'll be very difficult for us to reach Longhai City."

The bus, after numerous collisions, was now battered and could break down at any moment.

Moreover, Yue Zhong could handle one S1, but if they encountered several S1s, L1s, or other special zombies, the group wouldn't be able to withstand the attack.

Wang Fang laughed awkwardly and said, "I was just suggesting it. If you think it's not suitable, then never mind."

Yue Zhong took out the Cure Light Wounds skill book and handed it to Lu Wen. "Xiao Wen, learn this skill book right away."

"Okay!" Lu Wen nodded obediently, took the skill book, and with a thought, it transformed into a beam of white light that merged into her body.

"Is it done?" Yue Zhong asked.

"Done!" Lu Wen nodded.

Yue Zhong led Lu Wen to Zhang Xuan and said, "Then go help Zhang Xuan treat her injury."

Zhang Xuan rolled up her pant leg, revealing her swollen calf.

Lu Wen reached out and touched Zhang Xuan's swollen calf. A beam of white light flew from her hand and merged into Zhang Xuan's leg.

Under the effect of the white light, Zhang Xuan's swollen calf visibly returned to normal.

Once the light faded, Lu Wen walked back to Yue Zhong and gave him a sweet smile, saying, "It's done. But I'm so tired."

Yue Zhong casually pulled out a lollipop from his pocket and handed it to Lu Wen, "Have some sugar."

Lu Wen took the lollipop and teased Yue Zhong with a mischievous smile, "Yue Zhong, you're acting like a weird uncle."

Being in a safe place, Lu Wen had regained some of her usual personality.

Yue Zhong shook his head, looking at the lively Lu Wen. The pressure in his heart eased slightly. Since the world had changed, he had been under tremendous stress. The fear of the unknown had driven him to constantly seek strength. Only then could he feel a semblance of safety.

Yue Zhong walked over to Zhang Xuan and asked, "How does it feel?"

Zhang Xuan touched her leg, then stood up, her eyes filled with joy, "It's healed! My injury is completely gone."

Seeing Zhang Xuan's happy expression, a hint of joy appeared in Yue Zhong's eyes. The effect of the Cure Light Wounds skill had far exceeded his expectations.

The battles ahead would only become more intense, and no one knew what would happen next. With the Cure Light Wounds skill, Yue Zhong's team would be in a much better position.