Chapter 896: Double Trouble
Chapter 896: Double Trouble
“Hehehe…”
A sharp, piercing sound faintly emanated from Xiao Yue Er’s mouth as it gradually opened wider and wider, reaching an astonishing extent. Under Ling Mo’s astonished gaze, a wriggling blood-red mass slowly crawled out of her throat.
“Hiss!”
The thing split open abruptly within Xiao Yue Er’s mouth, revealing a large maw filled with barbs and fine teeth. This mouth moved in sync with Xiao Yue Er’s lips: “Hehehe… see? These are my sisters who are one with me. Inside their bodies, I exist…”
The sound she made was extremely peculiar, as if two mouths were speaking simultaneously. One voice was still that of a child’s, while the other resembled the sound of scratching glass. This duet was not only unpleasant but also extraordinarily eerie.
“So, those Monsters are her sisters, implying that the real Xiao Yue Er is merely a vessel? The only difference between her and those gestation pods is that she’s alive…”
Ling Mo listened, frowning deeply, and subtly took two steps backward before quietly reaching behind him to feel for the wooden box.
“Got it!”
He slowly pulled out a metal rod used for fastening, gripped it firmly in his hand, and then cautiously glanced around. The Monster was still nowhere to be seen, but it was certain that it was present and watching him… The reason it hadn’t attacked yet was probably because it was waiting for Xiao Yue Er’s command. Although his other Zombie Puppet was with Li Yalin, there was no possibility of it sending an Avatar over to assist…
The situation was unfavorable. It could even be described as dangerous. However, despite his tense state, Ling Mo wasn’t afraid. On the contrary, he felt an unusual sense of calmness and an uncontrollable excitement.
“Xiao Yue Er” is eyeing Ye Lian and the others… Conversely, her existence is also an excellent supplement! From her, Ling Mo not only can gain insights into the evolution of Wild Zombies but also obtain a precious mother hive that would allow Ye Lian and the others to advance.
This is a perilous situation, but also an opportunity!
Neither side is fighting physically, but even so, this battle is significant.
If they lose, it could potentially expose their location. Even if not, it would give “Xiao Yue Er” the upper hand, placing Ye Lian and the others in a passive position.
If they win, the situation will reverse, and they can deliver a heavy blow to “Xiao Yue Er.”
Therefore… they must win!
“Let’s try that…” Ling Mo thought to himself, gritting his teeth.
Xiao Yue Er’s arms hung limply at her sides, and her legs wobbled as if drained of strength. “Hehehe… I wonder how you compare to me?” she suddenly lifted her head, revealing eyes that looked about to pop out. She laughed harshly, “Don’t disappoint me… I’ve been looking forward to this from the moment you came in…”
Drool continuously trickled from the corners of her mouth, combined with her greedy, bloodthirsty eyes, making it seem as though she wanted to devour Ling Mo whole on the spot.
“What legion commander… they’re basically half a puppet! And that thing in your mouth, it’s just an upgraded version of the ‘Soldier,’ right? No wonder you’re able to control the situation here completely; it turns out all the Creatures here are under your control… So they all call you sister for your own amusement, huh…” Ling Mo’s nerves instantly went taut, but he continued to smirk indifferently.
He must provoke her… It’s the only way he stands a chance!
Controlling her is pointless and very risky… so, he’ll have to take a hard approach!
“Control? What are you talking about! But… hahaha… control?” Xiao Yue Er first let out a shriek and then laughed, “I thought your Intelligence had evolved quite well, but it turns out… well, it’s no surprise, mindless Zombies are bound to be a bit dull… Don’t worry, once you become a part of me, you’ll get smarter… Instead of staying as you are, why not evolve with me?”
“Whoosh!”
Before she could finish, Xiao Yue Er’s head suddenly jerked to the side, and her pupils contracted sharply.
Simultaneously, a Dark Shadow suddenly dashed past Ling Mo’s eyes, and a blood-red elongated object shot directly toward his head.
Just as this object approached, an invisible protective layer appeared in front of the Zombie Puppet. At the moment when the elongated object was deflected, Ling Mo immediately controlled the Zombie Puppet to dodge to the side; however, despite this, his shoulder was still grazed by the Dark Shadow, causing blood to splatter instantly. ŖÃℕổᛒÊs̈
This all happened in the blink of an eye. By the time Ling Mo darted to another wooden box, Xiao Yue Er’s tilted head had just returned to its original position.
“Clang… clang…”
A curved iron rod dropped to the ground and rolled in circles twice.
Without giving it a glance, Ling Mo reached back and pulled out a strangely shaped component from the wooden box.
“Can you not talk so disgustingly? First of all, I’m not into little girls, and second, even if I were, it certainly wouldn’t be you!” he retorted with a cold laugh.
“Huh?”
Xiao Yue Er looked blankly at the shredded flesh on the iron rod and the blood on the ground, then touched the side of her mouth in confusion.
Blood! Thick fresh blood clung to her palm, along with a small piece of flesh she pulled off.
Xiao Yue Er froze for a moment, then suddenly let out a frenzied scream, “Ahhh!”
“Sigh…” Ling Mo quickly glanced at his shoulder, frowning immediately.
His bones were shattered… Although he managed to block a fatal blow, even a mere graze from its attack caused this catastrophic damage.
It’s clear that the insulated box monster did this… Its speed and lethality were putting significant pressure on Ling Mo.
Most importantly, it wasn’t until the monster attacked that Ling Mo noticed it at all… His body’s reflexes were simply not fast enough to make any evasive actions in such a brief moment, let alone counterattack.
As for blocking the fatal blow…
At this moment, inside the two-story building, Ling Mo’s body was slightly frowning. However, this was brief, and neither Mu Chen nor Yuwen Xuan, who were tensely observing outside the window, noticed…
“Increasing the psychic power output suddenly within a few seconds can allow the Zombie Puppet to temporarily possess some psychic power, achieving an effect similar to a master ball as a relay station. But the Zombie Puppet doesn’t have the ability to store psychic power like a master ball, so this method is like using a single-use charged weapon…”
Ling Mo quickly calculated in his mind: “Activating a protective layer consumes about as much psychic power as expending a substantial Tentacle… This level of consumption is manageable, and with my self-recovery ability, I can completely outlast them… But the real problem is that this Monster’s strength is too overwhelming, each attack is like firing a bullet. The protective layer can only block one attack, and the next time…”
He glanced at the Arm stained with blood and gritted his teeth, “I’ll be hit!”
“However, there’s still a chance!”
The protective layer can be used, and so can the Tentacle! It’s just a matter of waiting for the right moment to use it…
“I’ve changed my mind.” Xiao Yue Er’s tone suddenly turned sinister. She lowered her eyelids, extending a long tongue from her mouth. As she licked her own blood, she continued.
“I’m going to eat you bit by bit, letting you slowly enjoy the process of being prey. It’s okay, with your level, you can probably survive for about half a month!”
She gradually became more frenzied, raising her hands and spreading them open, “During this half month, you’ll watch as every part of you slowly disappears into my body, becoming a part of me… Your vitality, your strength, will all become mine…”
“Just like before… we cut them open and ate them until nothing was left…” Xiao Yue Er murmured a couple of lines, then suddenly paused, “Hmm? What am I saying? Are these those useless memories again…”
Ling Mo was shocked as he suddenly realized the significance of the rope on the staircase and the bloody words written on the boxes. This Zombie… the main body of this Zombie was originally a Survivor from Rosen Company!
Though it was just a glimpse, Ling Mo instinctively felt sure about it.
Moreover… “She has memories… She knows how to use these tools and is even influenced by human memories… How is that possible?”
Staring intently at Xiao Yue Er, Ling Mo suddenly clenched his still intact hand.
“I’ve found your weakness!”
“Bang!”
A tremendous force suddenly hit his abdomen, and Ling Mo only had time to activate the protective layer before being forcefully thrown backward.
The wooden box shattered, scattering parts everywhere, and the Zombie Puppet curled up involuntarily, coughing continuously with its mouth open.
“Oh, still alive?”
Xiao Yue Er slowly walked toward Ling Mo, tilting her head as she spoke. Her tongue flicked in and out as she drew closer to Ling Mo.
“Cough, cough…”
Ling Mo spat out another mouthful of blood and struggled to stand up. Although he couldn’t feel physical pain, his heightened Sensing as a Zombie allowed him to quickly assess his injuries.
There was a blood hole in his abdominal cavity, but it hadn’t hit any vital organs… The activation of the protective layer was slightly delayed, yet it still had an effect…
“Relying solely on that Monster for attacks… In that case, my initial ambush on her did indeed have an effect…” Covering his wound, a smile suddenly appeared on Ling Mo’s lips.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yue Er excitedly raised her hand: “Hahaha! Let’s play some more then!”
“Swish!”
A Dark Shadow appeared above Ling Mo’s head once again…