The Absolute Favorite in the Apocalyptic Rebirth

At dawn, amidst the tranquility, Lou Dian opened his eyes.

Surrounded by darkness, the only sound was the soft footsteps of patrolling guards.

Despite the quiet, his consciousness was exceptionally clear. His mental power, like a vast net, silently spread, enveloping the entire city. It even effectively locked down the city, trapping the zombies that had begun to move outwards after the city's mental blockade was lifted.

Within the net woven by his mental power, everything was clearly visible, nothing could escape his notice.

This exertion of mental power lasted for half an hour before he gradually withdrew it, no longer able to sustain it.

Tenth-level mental power!

Seventh-level spatial ability!

After retracting his mental power, he could feel the benefits of his advancement. His body felt full of power, his energy overflowing, allowing him to fight continuously for three days and nights without feeling tired. This was the advantage of high-level ability users; unlike ordinary people, they didn't require much sleep.

His mental power had jumped three levels to the tenth level. Although not the highest level, it was now considered absolutely high-level, coincidentally the same level as the mutated tree he had encountered. Only tenth-level mental power could silently and seamlessly lock down an entire city. As for his seventh-level spatial ability, it was the level he had achieved before his death in his past life. Now, due to the breakthrough in his mental power, the abilities that had been suppressed due to his rebirth were released. As long as he overcame this hurdle, he could begin to cultivate slowly.

Quietly savoring the absolute power he now commanded, he reached out and pulled the person lying beside him into his arms. Gently inhaling her familiar scent, he sighed softly in relief, an indescribable satisfaction filling his heart.

It was good that she was always with him!

Seemingly aware of his movement, she woke up the moment he embraced her. She abruptly sat up, but due to her quick movement and his restraining arms, she failed to rise and instead fell back into his embrace, held even tighter.

"Brother?" she whispered softly.

"Mm," he responded gently, placing a light kiss on her forehead.

Lou Ling, still immersed in the joy of his awakening, reached out and grabbed his hand, whispering, "You've been asleep for two days!"

Lou Dian responded softly, not surprised. This advancement had been unexpected. He had taken advantage of the old locust tree's injury to not only destroy its mental power but also absorb a significant portion, causing him to lose control and advance.

Although he knew he was about to advance, he hadn't been worried because she was by his side. In his past life, every time he advanced, she was there, helping him through the period of weakness. In his past life, she was just an ordinary person, yet she had protected him so well. This time, she was also an ability user.

In fact, rather than his absolute strength being reassuring, it was more that as long as she was there, no matter how dangerous the situation, she would always persevere until the end, never giving up hope. Her presence alone could easily soothe people's hearts. The ability users in Feng Shaohuang's team, as proud as they were, had to admire her, even as an ordinary person.

Thinking that in this life, she belonged only to him, with no one else able to covet her, he couldn't help but smile. This feeling of happiness was even more satisfying than his advancement.

Overwhelmed by this soft, satisfying feeling, they nuzzled each other like small animals, giggling softly, trying to suppress their laughter so as not to disturb the others. Lou Dian finally sat up, pulling her up with him.

As they rose, the others in the room also woke up. In the apocalypse, everyone's alertness was high, and the slightest sound could instantly awaken them, ready for battle. However, this time, seeing Lou Dian, who had been asleep for two days, awake, they all let out soft gasps of surprise.

Because of Lou Dian's unconscious state, Qiu Rong hadn't dared to travel, fearing unexpected incidents on the road. She decided to stay in the supermarket for a few days until he woke up. Although Lou Ling assured them that he was only unconscious due to his advancement, she couldn't help but worry, fearing that his advancement might fail. Now, it seemed he had succeeded.

Lou Dian simply waved to them, then scooped up Lou Ling and jumped directly from the second-floor window. By the time the startled group rushed to the window, they saw only the starry sky outside, a figure landing lightly before disappearing into the darkness.

Qiu Rong, Lou Shang, and the others twitched their lips. Was it necessary to be so excited about an advancement?

After watching for a while, Qiu Rong told everyone to go back to sleep and conserve their energy for their departure tomorrow. Since Lou Dian was awake and had successfully advanced, their departure was unquestionable.

Of course, they were still curious about Lou Dian's current level.

Meanwhile, Lou Dian carried Lou Ling across the rooftops, quickly arriving at a relatively high building. The night breeze gently ruffled his medium-length hair, brushing against her cheeks, causing a ticklish sensation that made her laugh softly.

In the night, her laughter was clear and bright, like warm sunlight falling on his heart.

He couldn't help but press her against the wall, cupping her head and kissing her deeply, his hands roaming over her body…

After it was over, Lou Ling's hazy mind cleared. Looking at the brilliant stars above, she couldn't help but cover her face, feeling that her bottom line had been completely obliterated by this man. Doing this in a city full of zombies, with the sky as their blanket and the earth as their bed, was utterly shameless!

But it was romantic—the starlight was truly beautiful, almost within reach, and even the night wind felt gentle.

He gently nuzzled her sweaty face, his hands worshipping her like the most sacred treasure, softening her heart and dispelling her annoyance.

"Xiao Ling…" he sighed softly, a thousand words condensed into a single expression of love.

Lou Ling was grateful for the darkness that concealed her flushed face, but she still wrapped her arms around his smooth, sweaty shoulders, clinging to him. The worry and anxiety of the past two days had melted away in their passionate embrace.

"Are you alright now?"

"Mm."

"Are you feeling uncomfortable?"

"No."

"Good, then get off me!"

Her soft, gentle voice suddenly rose. Lou Ling unceremoniously slapped his hand away and kicked him, getting up to dress as he reluctantly released her.

After getting dressed, Lou Ling still felt some discomfort, but her robust constitution as an ability user helped alleviate it. After a few moments, she recovered, feeling satisfied with her improved physical strength, a testament to her relentless training over the past half-month.

Of course, her good mood was quickly shattered by the man beside her.

He wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her back into his embrace, nuzzling her soft cheek and smiling. "When we get back to the base, I hope we can enjoy ourselves more. Let's forget about this time! Aren't you going to thank your brother, Xiao Ling?" He shamelessly caressed her lower back down to her hips.

"…Thank your sister!"

"Isn't my sister you?"

"Thank your father!"

"Dad would be heartbroken to hear you say that!"

"…"

Argh! She was going crazy! Someone drag this shameless pervert away!

Next, in the middle of the night, the two sleepless individuals went out to steal—no, to openly take things and kill zombies.

Since this city had been sealed off shortly after the apocalypse began, countless survivors had been trapped and died, many at the hands of zombies. However, this also meant that a large portion of the city's supplies remained untouched. Since they were leaving tomorrow, they might as well transport these supplies back to the base for distribution, rather than letting them expire here.

Of course, time was limited, so they left the supplies in the shops for other survivors to find later. They went directly to the large shopping malls and warehouses where zombies congregated. With Lou Dian's formidable mental power, these zombies were no match for him. He easily dispatched them, leaving Lou Ling to practice her skills.

As dawn broke, they returned to the supermarket.

Having stayed up all night, Lou Ling was somewhat tired from killing zombies, while Lou Dian was full of energy, showing no signs of fatigue.

The others didn't ask about their whereabouts. Only Lou Shang, the gossip king like Yan Ge, gave them a knowing look, which Lou Dian ignored. However, when Lou Shang couldn't contain his curiosity any longer, Lou Dian showed him no respect and kicked him in the butt.

"Damn it, Lou Xiao Dian, I'm your brother!" Lou Shang felt his pride wounded by Lou Dian's lack of respect.

Lou Dian smiled elegantly. "It's precisely because you're my brother that I kicked you." Otherwise, he would have killed anyone who dared to look at them twice.

Lou Shang, oblivious to the dark undertones of his words, cursed playfully, "What kind of preferential treatment is this? Would you dare kick Big Brother?"

"Big Brother isn't as annoying as you!"

"…"

Lou Yan covered her mouth and giggled. Qiu Rong ignored their bickering and discussed the day's itinerary with Zhao Wen. Lou Ling, like a saint, went around distributing candy—they had raided a candy store earlier, and these candies had a long shelf life. Lou Ling had filled her backpack with several bags, specifically to share with the people in the supermarket as a gesture of goodwill. Whether they were grateful or not, she didn't care.

In the previous battle, Wang Xin had surprisingly shown kindness, only to die. Liu Xia, the weakling he had saved, had luckily survived. It was truly ironic. With Wang Xin and his group dead, the ability users in the supermarket had witnessed the strength of Qiu Rong and Lou Dian and naturally followed their lead. The fact that Qiu Rong had delayed their departure for Lou Dian only increased their respect.

Compared to the ability users, the ordinary people were even more agreeable. Their previously numb faces had begun to regain a semblance of life. Qiu Rong had promised to take them to the Northwest base after leaving the city. Under Lou Tang's leadership, the Northwest base wasn't as complex as other bases. Even ordinary people, as long as they were willing to work hard, had a place there, and their lives wouldn't be easily trampled upon.

This undoubtedly appealed to them, especially after experiencing Wang Xin's oppression. They longed for a safe place where they could use their labor to secure their survival. The women, who would have been playthings for the ability users, also felt a renewed sense of life, their gazes increasingly lingering on Lou Dian, Lou Shang, and the others, their intentions clear.

However, because Qiu Rong was a woman and the leader of the group, these women, despite their desires, didn't dare to act rashly in front of her. Qiu Rong had made it clear that she despised women who lacked self-respect. If they sold themselves for survival, it was understandable, even if it was for a better life. However, they shouldn't set their sights on her people.

Lou Ling distributed all the candy in her backpack, giving the most to Pei Zhengxiao discreetly, winking at him with a warm smile that made the boy smile back, his eyes slightly reddening.

While joking with Lou Dian, Lou Shang noticed Lou Ling's actions and her smile at the boy, a thoughtful expression crossing his face.

Cheerful, persistent, resolute, gentle… like warm sunlight, she could dispel negative emotions. No wonder.

He glanced at the man beside him, who was also watching with his arms crossed, a knowing look in his eyes. He chuckled inwardly. It was probably this man who had casually given her the candy, allowing her to do what made her happy.

"Alright, let's go!" Qiu Rong announced.

Lou Shang straightened up with a smile, walking towards the handsome, fair-skinned man and pulling the girl, who was still whispering to the boy, back to his side. His seemingly gentle action carried an undeniable possessiveness, a sight that was almost unbearable to watch. No matter how well he disguised himself as a harmless, refined young master, he couldn't hide his true nature.

A luxurious bus was parked on the street in front of the supermarket. These vehicles had been found by Qiu Rong and her team while Lou Dian was unconscious, and they were now fully fueled, ready to transport everyone.

Each vehicle held five or six people, and soon everyone boarded.

Gan Jingcheng was also brought along. Although he had committed many heinous acts for his experiments, he had already received his retribution, with only a few years left to live. His character wasn't good, but before his death, they would let him make one last contribution to human progress.

Therefore, Gan Jingcheng's fate was sealed!

Author's Notes:

Today's goals:

Lou Ling's goal: Resist the pervert!

Lou Dian's goal: Overpower my sister!

URGENT: Our Google Ads account was blocked due to violations. We'd deeply appreciate your support through donations to help us continue our work. Or we won't be able to continue the translations.

ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔっ

Love what you read?