Chapter 153 You're not worthy?
Yu Miaomiao, however, remained gripping his weapon, firing continuously, trying to find an opening.
However, the laser still could not harm He Chuan.
"If that doesn't work, then let's try close combat."
Yu Miaomiao tossed the weapon to Lu An, assessing the current situation.
She needs a suitable weapon.
However, apart from a severed arm on the ground, there was nothing else at the scene.
Yu Miaomiao's gaze fell on the severed arm, and a thought flashed through her mind.
She quickly crouched down, picked up K's severed steel arm, her movements swift and decisive.
He Chuan and He Qing were both stunned, clearly not expecting him to do such a thing.
He Chuan then burst into laughter.
"Interesting, very interesting indeed. Trying to stop a chariot with your bare hands is utterly overestimating yourself. It seems you've run out of tricks and have to resort to using a piece of scrap metal as a weapon. How...unique."
Yu Miaomiao gripped the metal arm tightly, her eyes showing both determination and composure.
Her physical strength and speed are no longer those of the fragile college student she used to be. Now she can run seven or eight kilometers in one go without even panting.
Just when the tension reached its peak, a sudden loud noise broke their standoff.
A giant mutated creature approached silently and suddenly launched an attack, its target being He Chuan.
Its enormous size gives the impression of blotting out the sky.
Yu Miaomiao squinted and looked up. The huge, furry thing with its patterned fur, color, and the intelligent fur on its ears... looked so familiar.
" Dumpling?!"
How did it escape from space?
Why is only Dumpling showing up...?
Yu Miaomiao had no time to wonder, because at that moment Dumpling was already engaged in a fierce battle with He Chuan.
He Chuan was clearly unprepared for such an attack. He quickly adjusted his stance, demonstrating amazing reflexes and combat skills as he fought against Dumpling.
The usually gentle and lazy cat transformed into a gigantic beast, each of its pounces carrying the force of a storm, charging straight at He Chuan.
Dumpling unleashed deadly attacks with every move, using its massive body and astonishing strength to launch a frenzied assault on He Chuan, seemingly telling everyone that no one could harm its master.
It's as if he's saying, "This is my underling, someone you can bully at will? You think you're worthy?"
Yu Miaomiao, Lu An, and the others got a brief respite under Dumpling's protection.
Because Dumpling was fighting with He Chuan, for some reason, He Chuan's powerfulSupernatural Ability had no effect on Dumpling, and Dumpling easily scratched He Chuan until he was covered in blood.
He Qing was also unprotected at this time. Seeing that the situation was not good, she scrambled to hide in Ability User. They hid among the Mercenaries ' ranks, no longer caring about He Chuan's life or death.
He Chuan was clearly outmatched by the massive and ferocious Mutated Beast, Dumpling, and the fierce battle between the man and the beast kicked up clouds of dust in the forest.
"It seems that He Chuan is not without flaws. He is no match for more absolute and savage strength."
Yu Miaomiao closely observed the battle situation, feeling very tense.
While she was mentally planning how to properly discipline Dumpling, reminding her not to confront things head-on, she was also thinking about her next steps.
"A bunch of idiots, don't you know how to help?"He Chuan roared at the other Mercenaries.
Upon hearing He Chuan's roar, the Mercenariesseemed to receive some kind of command; their eyes were empty and blank, yet they launched an attack on the Dumpling with unwavering determination.
He Chuan thought this would create an opportunity for himself, but Dumpling's keen senses immediately detected it.
It let out a low growl, and with a sudden sweep of its massive tail, it flung all the arrogantMercenaries away.
"Do you guys even have brains... useSupernatural Ability!" He Qing screamed as she saw all the Mercenaries in the front row being flung away, pushing the Mercenaries behind her forward.
Only then did those Mercenaries with vacant eyes release their Supernatural Ability as requested.
However, for the current Dumpling, it's like scratching an itch.
It angrily swung its tail, sending wave after wave of unlucky Mercenaries flying.
" Dumpling, take out He Chuan first."
Seeing that the situation was getting out of control, Yu Miaomiao quickly gave instructions toDumpling.
To catch the thief, first catch the king; the henchmen are not important.
Dumpling received Yu Miaomiao's order, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.
It changed its strategy, no longer focusing its efforts on dealing with the smaller fry, but instead targeting He Chuan, preparing to deliver a decisive blow.
Its massive body suddenly accelerated, like a moving mountain, heading straight for He Chuan.
The air is compressed as it travels, producing a low rumble.
Seeing this, He Chuan's expression turned serious. He knew that he had no chance of winning by directly confronting Dumpling.
So he quickly used his agility to move through the forest, trying to use the trees to conceal himself and make Dumpling lose his target, so he could look for an opportunity to counterattack.
" He Qing, fucking think of something to distract it!"
He Chuan ran and shouted. Hearing this, He Qing was scared, but she knew that this was their only chance to escape. So she mustered up her courage and tried to use the malfunctioningSupernatural Ability on Dumpling.
But what use is failure against a simple, domineering, and chaotic physical attack likeDumpling?
He Qing's repeated attempts seemed to have no effect on Dumpling; its massive body could slap down a whole grove of trees with a single blow.
He Chuan's hiding tactics had failed, and he desperately fired his laser weapon until its energy was depleted, but it had no effect on Dumpling whatsoever.
Even Yu Miaomiao didn't expect that the tiny, soft Dumpling would be so terrifying in its current strength.
"Damn it."
He Chuan kept cursing and running, and wherever he went, trees were knocked down byDumpling. He Chuan was always exposed toDumpling's view.
Moreover, because of its enormous size,Dumpling simply followed He Chuan at a leisurely pace, without rushing to catch up with him.
This scene reminded Yu Miaomiao of the time when Dumpling played with toy mice at home.
To Dumpling, He Chuan is no different from that toy mouse now.
No matter how He Chuan tried to escape or hide, he remained within Dumpling's control.
Upon seeing this scene, He Qing's eyes darted around, and he was about to run away.
She ran against the Mercenaries, who were charging forward relentlessly, towards the back of the forest.
Where are you going?
Yu Miaomiao certainly wouldn't let He Qing off the hook again.
Releasing water at this time will lead to endless troubles.
" He Qing, you must die today."
Yu Miaomiao still held the severed arm in his hand. The exposed metal gleamed with a cold, eerie light, and the cut was very sharp. It would be perfectly capable of killing someone as a weapon.
He Qing forced herself to remain calm. Although she was terrified of the giant Mutated Beast, she didn't take Yu Miaomiao seriously.
What kind of waves can an ordinary woman without supernatural abilities stir up?
"Why would I run away? I just think it's too dusty there."
Yu Miaomiao sneered. She had already seen through this woman and of course wouldn't easily believe her words; they were utterly ridiculous.
" He Qing, you and I both know that today's matter is a matter of life and death. You think you can get away unscathed? It's impossible."
As Yu Miaomiao spoke, the murderous intent in her eyes was barely contained, and a crimson glint appeared in her pupils as she stared intently at He Qing before her.
Under Yu Miaomiao's gaze, He Qing trembled involuntarily, pressing her hands against her skirt, constantly reminding herself not to show any weakness.
"Yu... Miss Yu, what are you saying? We might have a little misunderstanding, but we have no grudge against each other. Do you really want to lay a hand on a weak woman like me? You don't want to kill someone in front of your teammates, do you? We're all women, let's not fight all the time. Look at you now, what kind of man would be interested in you?"
"Come to your senses." Before Yu Miaomiaocould speak, Lu An walked over and pointed a weapon at He Qing. "You were the one who tried to kill us and steal our things, and now you're saying fighting and killing is bad? Can you please stop being so hypocritical?"
" Miaomiao, you rest for a while, I'll deal with her." Lu An stopped Yu Miaomiao from taking any further action.
Upon hearing this, Yu Miaomiao nodded slightly and took a few steps back, but her cold eyes remained fixed on He Qing. She had to make sure this woman wouldn't do anything unexpected.
Lu An slowly stepped forward, her weapon pointed at He Qing. She said calmly and firmly, "He Qing, none of us wanted things to come to this, but this is the rule of this world now. You must be responsible for your actions. You wanted to kill us, and now you should accept the consequences of your failure."
He Qing still gripped the hem of her skirt tightly with both hands, unable to hide the panic and fear in her eyes. She swallowed hard, loosened her grip on the skirt, and then ran back like a madwoman.
Lu An shook his head, expressionless, and raised his gun. A shot rang out, and He Qing fell to the ground, crimson blood gushing from the hole in her chest.
It dyed a piece of land red.
Yu Miaomiao and Lu An were experiencing complex emotions at this moment. They wanted to survive in the apocalypse, and faced countless cruel life-or-death choices.
Kindness often leads to fatal consequences.
"She deserves it." Ye Jian also witnessed this scene, but as a member of the military, he did not stop it.
In today's world, without laws, we can only rely on our own judgment to judge everything.
Even from Ye Jian's perspective, the He Corporation siblings deserved to die.
After confirming that the person was completely dead, the two supported each other and turned around. The battle between Dumpling and He Chuan was not over yet.
However, it's already nearing its end.
Without He Qing, everyone's Supernatural Ability was fully restored. He Liang and Ji Muleft the shadows and walked towards them.
Yu Miaomiao also retrieved a weapon from his spatial storage and strode forward to join the battle.
She couldn't let her furry friend fight alone; she would be heartbroken if he got hurt.
Lu An followed closely behind, saying, "Wait for me, Miaomiao, I'll help you."
When Dumpling saw its owner coming over, its round pupils sparkled with tiny stars.
" Dumpling!" Yu Miaomiao shouted. Dumplinglay down, and Yu Miaomiao grabbed its fur and flipped over to sit on Dumpling's back.
With the addition of these two, the outcome of the battle was already decided.
Lu An froze water into ice, freezing He Chuan's legs stiff. Although He Chuan's Supernatural Ability could neutralize the ice, it still slowed down He Chuan's escape.
"Damn it, you all deserve to die."
He Chuan clearly regretted talking so much earlier and not snapping the necks of the two women in time; now he was reaping the consequences.
In those brief ten seconds or so of delay, Yu Miaomiao directed Dumpling to catch up, slapHe Chuan down, and pin him to the ground, rendering him unable to move.
Dumpling bit down on He Chuan's head and shook it gently. He Chuan's head was torn off like a cotton doll.
"Shut up, shut up!"
Everything happened too fast; Yu Miaomiao had no chance to stop it.
It wasn't that she thought He Chuan shouldn't have died, but rather that she thought it was too filthy.
" Dumpling! You can't just eat anything you find on the street, you know! Spit it out right now."
Startled by the sound, Dumpling quickly spat out the human head he was holding.
Then he squatted down by the roadside and washed his face with his big paws to cover up his guilt after making a mistake.
Lu An and the others reacted differently to this scene, some with surprise, some with helplessness, and some with a mixture of amusement and disbelief.
Lu An shook her head and said softly, "It seems we should find some time to have Sesame Pasteteach Dumpling some manners when going out."
Yu Miaomiao sighed, jumped off Dumpling, and stroked its soft fur with her fingers, gently admonishing, " Dumpling, I know you want to protect us, but try not to use your claws or mouth on yourself in the future. Be elegant, understand?"
Dumpling hummed twice, seemingly understanding but not quite, his big eyes full of innocence.
"Alright, now, back to your original size, we should go home." Yu Miaomiao watched asDumpling shrank back to its original size, then waved her hand to reclaim the space.
"I feel like I forgot to say something…" Yu Miaomiao felt like she had forgotten to say something, and after a while she remembered, "I forgot to tell Dumpling not to come out of the space casually."
"But it's not all bad, it saved our lives," Lu Ansaid with a smile.
"Well, it still deserves a major reward. I'll get it a salmon later to treat it."
After dealing with things here, the group looked at Zhang Yuan, who had fainted, and a group of leaderless and bewildered Mercenaries.
They seemed to lack any independent consciousness, like mindless NPCs. Now that they had lost their commander, the group stood still, neither attacking nor fleeing.
"These people seem to be in a similar situation to Li Yi and that Hang Song."
Yu Miaomiao lowered her head in thought. These days she noticed that Li Yi and Hang Songwere waking up for shorter and shorter periods of time, and were almost always in a vacant and numb state.
"They all seemed to have lost their own consciousness, like walking corpses, but they could still follow orders and complete tasks like machines, fearless of death."
Ye Jian thought for a moment and said, "Although this seems unethical, perhaps if we find the root cause of their problems, we can control these people. More importantly, we need to control these people and ensure that this situation does not spread further and that no more people are involved."