The apocalypse had just begun when the reborn empress came to my door to kill me!

16. The triumphant gang, rampant with promotions.

"roar!!"

boom! !

A ferocious zombie roared and charged wildly, trying to devour any living person it encountered.

However, before it could rush up, a fireball radiating high temperature slammed into it first.

With a loud bang, it burst into flames as if it had been doused with gasoline.

In no time at all, he was reduced to charcoal and collapsed on the ground while running.

"Everyone, go inside and move your things. Remember to prioritize high-energy items. Don't forget instant noodles and other filling foods; take them all back."

Chen Yang used his fire superpower to clear out the zombies in a small department store, then ordered his men to start moving supplies.

Thanks to the fact that someone had killed off most of the zombies in front of the rental house, they didn't encounter too many obstacles and managed to collect a large amount of supplies.

"Chen Yang is too strong. With Chen Yang around, even in the apocalypse, we can still live well."

"That's right, with Chen Yang around, these mere zombies won't affect our lives at all, they might even make them better!"

"No need to say anything, just follow Chen Yang. I heard that guy in room 203 refused the invitation. He's ungrateful; he'll regret it later!"

……

Having easily acquired a large amount of supplies, the subordinates naturally fawned over them.

Unsurprisingly, Lin Fan, who refused to join the team, naturally became the target of their criticism.

Hearing these comments, Chen Yang's lips curled up even higher.

While feeling smug, he glanced at the landlady, his eyes burning with intense desire.

The landlady frowned slightly. She had expected to encounter setbacks, but things went surprisingly smoothly.

The streets, which are usually bustling with activity, are now almost deserted, with hardly any zombies in sight.

Because of this, Chen Yang didn't have to do much to get them to the small department store.

Having achieved her goal with minimal effort, there was naturally no setback to speak of, and her previous plans thus fell through.

Looking at the increasingly undisguised fervor in Chen Yang's eyes, she remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she felt disgusted.

She wouldn't give herself to someone like that.

It's not that she's particularly high-minded, but rather that such a person doesn't deserve it.

A man like that is only fit to be her puppet.

Just like the man who supposedly took her in before the apocalypse, it was just a superficial relationship to allow her to settle down and live a peaceful life.

However, she still needed to use Chen Yang, so even though she felt disgusted, she wouldn't show it. Instead, she revealed a perfectly timed charming smile.

"Sister Wan'er, aren't I amazing?"

Seeing that alluring smile, Chen Yang became even more eager.

"Amazing! We're so lucky to have you on our team, otherwise it would have been impossible to acquire supplies so easily."

The landlady smiled and nodded. Her graceful figure, accentuated by her cheongsam, still exuded intelligence and elegance even in the post-apocalyptic environment, like a lotus flower emerging from the mud.

The infatuation in Chen Yang's eyes deepened, and he was completely absorbed in it.

Less than half an hour after they left, the group returned laden with their purchases.

When they saw Lin Fan standing on the second-floor balcony, they all sneered, as if they were looking at a fool.

Those who blindly follow others will never succeed. They think their different choices are smart, but in reality, they are the biggest fools.

Lin Fan just smiled calmly. If it weren't for him killing off most of the nearby zombies and preventing the zombies from wandering over from further away, it would be good if half of them had come back alive if they had dared to go out so carelessly.

However, they would soon regret it, because Lin Fan did not plan to grind monsters nearby today.

Yesterday's frenzied killing spree wiped out most of the nearby zombies, so if he wanted to maintain efficient leveling, he naturally had to go to a more distant place.

Without him clearing away the monsters, the zombies roaming from other places would certainly give their group a run for their money.

Awakened One?

Among the zombie horde, there are quite a few mutated zombies equivalent to awakened ones.

Furthermore, because the base number of zombies is much larger, the number of mutated zombies is far greater than that of awakened ones.

This group of people are carefree and think they are invincible just because there is an Awakened One around. They don't even need Lin Fan to take action against them; they will naturally suffer the consequences later.

Watching the group return happily, Lin Fan took out his Tang sword, which he used for slaying monsters, and prepared to set off as well.

He didn't intend to use the main entrance; he could easily jump down from the second floor.

Like a falling leaf, Lin Fan glanced back at the rented room before heading towards the pedestrian street several miles away.

His pace didn't seem fast, but in the blink of an eye, he disappeared around the street corner in the distance.

Inside the rental house.

The landlady took out a portion of her food and planned to share it with Lin Fan.

She was confident in her judgment and was certain that Lin Fan was no ordinary person.

If such a person could be controlled through her charm, it would be of great help to her ambitions.

So even though Lin Fan showed a cold and aloof attitude, she did not intend to give up. Instead, she continued to pursue him as soon as she returned.

She's just a young girl. Even if she hadn't awakened her charm ability, she was confident she could win her over.

But when she brought food and knocked on Lin Fan's door, she didn't get the response she wanted for a long time.

"Did they go out?"

She frowned slightly, stood at the door for a while, and then turned and left.

Whether he's out or inside and doesn't want to deal with it, as long as Lin Fan stays in this place, he can't escape her grasp.

She has that much confidence; there's no need to rush.

She took the food and returned to her landlord's suite as if nothing had happened.

But at the corner of the stairs, a figure who had witnessed everything looked at Lin Fan's tightly closed door with a cold and vicious gaze.

Old Street Pedestrian Street.

This place used to be very lively, with all sorts of small commodities, which were not only inexpensive but also of good quality.

It's a popular spot on weekdays, attracting people from other cities who come specifically to visit.

Because of this, after the apocalypse, this area had the most zombies in the old district.

As soon as Lin Fan arrived, he ran headlong into a horde of zombies.

This horde of zombies numbered in the dozens or even hundreds, led by two mutated zombies.

Lin Fan was delighted to find two bosses right away; he knew he hadn't come to the wrong place.

"roar!!"

The two mutated zombies quickly discovered the uninvited guests. Their physical evolution not only made them stronger, but also greatly enhanced their various senses.

For example, my already keen sense of smell is now almost like a dog's.

At their roars, the horde of zombies surrounding them immediately sprang into action, letting out their own roars before swarming forward in a frenzy.

"Good timing!"

Lin Fan raised his Tang sword and, instead of retreating, advanced against the swarming zombies, just like a school of fish swimming upstream.

As soon as the two sides approached, Lin Fan immediately unleashed a move of crisscrossing sword energy.

The horde of zombies was densely packed, charging forward in almost a straight line. This strike sent flesh and blood flying everywhere.

Kill a regular zombie, gain 1 experience point.

Kill a regular zombie, gain 1 experience point.

……

System notifications kept ringing out, and the experience bar below the information panel was moving at a visible speed.

Cool!

This upgrade is awesome!

Lin Fan burst into laughter, then raised his hand and slashed again.

The sharp blade energy surged forth, reaping another round of sharp, clean cuts.

at the same time.

Within a twisted rift, a figure radiating chill was receiving an infusion of immense energy.

With the infusion of immense energy, the aura emanating from his body increased dramatically at a visible rate.