Chapter 895: Derived Monster
Chapter 895: Derived Monster
A creature much larger than the Infant was curled up inside. At first glance, it appeared purely blood-red, giving the impression of having no skin. Thick blood vessels covered its muscles, and beneath its body were numerous spike-like appendages… However, the most grotesque part was probably its head, which was twice the size of a normal human’s and had an unusually sharp chin. The top of its head was bald, replaced by a layer of strange hard shell…
Just one look through the insulated box was enough to give Ling Mo a terrifying sense of suffocation.
The destructive power of this Monster… must be astonishing. Even if its level of evolution wasn’t high and there were only a few of them, once they emerged from the insulated box, they would certainly become frenzied killing machines.
“What is this thing…” Ling Mo unconsciously held his breath and asked softly, “Where did it come from?”
Xiao Yue Er turned her head away in fear and said, “I don’t know…”
“Did your sister create this?” Ling Mo asked.
“Don’t ask me!” Xiao Yue Er shook her head, lowering her little head directly, her body even began to shake uncontrollably.
“Alright, I won’t ask you. You really don’t know anything,” Ling Mo continued to look into the insulated box more closely this time, observing more details.
In addition to the horrifying creature, there was also a layer of thick Liquid at the bottom of the insulated box, which appeared to have a hint of blood-red. Without opening the box, it was really difficult to determine what it was, but judging by the exterior…
“It’s blood, right? Zombie blood. If this thing has been submerged in a virus for so long, it would indeed undergo some changes… But just soaking in the virus wouldn’t be enough for this transformation. There’s definitely something else added in here. The most crucial question is, who put them in here? What kind of Zombie would use equipment like this?” Ling Mo’s brow furrowed more tightly. Thinking about the possibility of more nests existing within this city and about some places possibly undergoing similar mutations made him uneasy.
Compared to these Wild Zombies, Ye Lian and her companions’ evolution progress seemed slower… But Ling Mo would prefer for them to be a bit slower than to be forced by a harsh environment to turn into such Monsters.
Zombies, after all, are not human. Whether it’s a change in appearance or a mutation within, it all boils down to evolving better. From a theoretical standpoint, their appearance isn’t the focus of evolution; functionality and combat ability are what truly matter… However, for his Zombie girlfriends who were starting to experience changes, they might not be able to accept the results of such mutations.
This strange Creature in front of him, rather than calling it a Zombie, is more accurately described as a new kind of Monster derived from the foundation of a Zombie… much like the Infants hidden within gestation pods, whose sole purpose is to serve the Zombies that created them, akin to worker ants revolving around a queen.
In this sense, the so-called “sister” might actually be a Progenitor Zombie…
“The situation is really getting more and more severe,” Ling Mo sighed.
There were more insulated boxes containing the same Creatures, all in a dormant state.
“We need to figure out a way to get rid of them…”
Ling Mo circled around the insulated boxes and focused on a button at the base.
“Once the power is cut, they should be done for…” Ling Mo thought uncertainly. He decided to pick up a power bank and then nudged his toe towards the button, ready to crush the Monster inside with the power bank as soon as the insulated box stopped functioning. Ṙ𝘢𐌽ŏ𝔟Ёș
“If I were you, I wouldn’t do that.”
A cold voice suddenly sounded, and Ling Mo felt a strange sensation on his Arm.
Instinctively, he hurled the power bank from his other hand, only to find the weight on his Arm had already lightened.
“Quick reaction,” Xiao Yue Er stood two meters away, watching Ling Mo with a mischievous look.
Ling Mo glanced at the wound on his Arm, then cautiously looked at Xiao Yue Er.
The Zombie, who appeared delicate on the outside, was now licking the blood from the corner of her mouth, repeating in an odd tone, “Don’t try it; I didn’t bite all the way through. But I still advise you not to do that.”
She was referring to Ling Mo’s toe. Although she had successfully escaped from Ling Mo’s grasp, he was still standing in a very sensitive spot. With just a slight kick forward, the power to the insulated box would be shut off.
“Who are you?” Ling Mo scrutinized her for a moment before suddenly asking.
“Xiao Yue Er” didn’t seem too surprised. She raised a hand to straighten her slightly crooked neck and chuckled, “Hmm, I was right about you.”
“What do you mean?” Ling Mo asked, staring intently at her.
He asked because he noticed some obvious changes in Xiao Yue Er’s appearance and also because she now gave off a very dangerous vibe… Recalling Xiao Yue Er’s earlier trembling, Ling Mo quickly pieced things together. It seems her reaction wasn’t out of fear but to conceal some sort of internal variation… and his attention had just been diverted to the Creatures inside the insulated box, allowing the current “Xiao Yue Er” to pull off her act.
“Haven’t you always been curious? About what I really want you to do and things related to me?” “Xiao Yue Er” grinned, revealing teeth stained with blood, and said with a smile.
“You’re… the Ranch owner!” Ling Mo immediately tightened his grip on the power bank.
“I prefer it when people call me sister,” “Xiao Yue Er” slightly frowned before quickly smiling again, “You can call me Sister if you like.”
“I don’t like it.”
“Then just call me sister,” “Xiao Yue Er” seemed completely unfazed by Ling Mo’s defensive stance. She took a few steps back and then lightly jumped onto a box, swinging her legs innocently. “I’m not actually interested in you,” she pointed at Ling Mo and then at her own head, “I’m interested in the one influencing you.”
“What?!” Ling Mo felt a sudden jolt in his heart, but then reconsidered. This “Xiao Yue Er” seemed to have a situation quite similar to his… Yet, Ling Mo didn’t sense any particularly strong psychic fluctuations from her nor did he detect any probing activities.
“Maybe we’re the same kind.” “Xiao Yue Er” spoke directly to what Ling Mo was thinking. Tilting her head, she continued, “At least you’re the first I’ve encountered. If…”
She suddenly laughed softly and licked her lips, “If I could devour you, I might be able to take another step in evolution. Just thinking about it is exciting! But I didn’t expect your reaction after seeing my Infants… Why don’t you want to devour them? It’s really strange…”
“Xiao Yue Er” looked at Ling Mo with a mix of greed and curiosity, her tongue constantly licking her lips. Her gaze and expression alone were enough to unsettle Ling Mo… Yet it was her words that really left Ling Mo stunned, suggesting she considered him a Zombie of her own level!
In other words, all her previous actions were just a test… What a professional approach!
But for a Zombie of “Xiao Yue Er’s” caliber to encounter a fitting source of nourishment is indeed a significant event… Even though Zombies are undergoing evolution as a whole, Leader-Level Zombies remain particularly rare.
“But none of that matters now. Two high-level kin have appeared here, and there’s another one hiding outside… I just wonder, which one of them is your true form?” “Xiao Yue Er” narrowed her eyes and asked expectantly.
“You want to devour, do you?” Ling Mo quickly glanced at the insulated box, then looked at “Xiao Yue Er” and suddenly let out a cold laugh.
The previously excited “Xiao Yue Er” was momentarily stunned before leaping up, seemingly realizing something, “No! Don’t you dare!”
“Why wouldn’t I dare?!”
With a low growl, Ling Mo powerfully kicked forward with his toe.
With a muffled “boom,” a burst of sparks immediately appeared, causing the entire insulated box to shake.
A wisp of black smoke wafted out, accompanied by continuous crackling sounds from within the insulated box.
“Ah!”
Xiao Yue Er let out a chilling scream, her eyes widening as she looked at the insulated box.
Ling Mo didn’t spare the box another glance. Instead, he quickly aimed his kicks at the other ones nearby.
“No!” Xiao Yue Er screamed as she lunged toward Ling Mo.
Prepared for this, Ling Mo immediately kicked a power bank towards her, while the one in his hand accurately struck another insulated box.
“Boom!”
The muffled sound echoed again, and Xiao Yue Er’s eyes turned completely crimson.
She stared intently at Ling Mo, suddenly throwing her head back and letting out a roar.
At the same time, Ling Mo’s foot was nearing the last insulated box.
But at that moment, the Monster inside suddenly opened its eyes, staring coldly at Ling Mo.
Compared to a Zombie, the Monster’s gaze was even more terrifying… It held no excitement, no cruelty, not even coldness… It was like two lifeless glass balls, eerily rotating as they fixed on him…
“Bang!”
The Monster’s body moved abruptly, and the next moment a hole appeared in the insulated box.
Ling Mo quickly scanned his surroundings but couldn’t spot the Monster anywhere.
“You’ve made me awaken them early… I’ll use your flesh to satiate it, but as for your head, that’s mine…” Xiao Yue Er murmured, now lowering her head, and deep within her mouth, Ling Mo could faintly see something…