TEOTWDWTEFTCLB Chapter 30

Nan Qing, a simple, soft, and cute zombie being spoiled by a domineering Ability User (30)

Shen Xuanmo looked down at Nan Qing, who was happily crunching on Crystal Cores, one after another, his teeth working wonderfully, and couldn’t help but feel curious.

“Nan Qing, are Crystal Cores tasty?” Shen Xuanmo asked softly.

Nan Qing lazily leaned against Shen Xuanmo’s chest, looked up, his eyes sparkling: “Awoo.”

Shen Xuanmo smiled helplessly and gently ruffled Nan Qing’s head.

“All you know is eating. Aren’t you afraid of something going wrong?” Nan Qing protested with a couple of dissatisfied whimpers, rubbing his head against Shen Xuanmo’s hand.

Suddenly, a commotion came from outside. Nan Qing, still not fully aware of his surroundings, shivered at the sound and burrowed further into Shen Xuanmo’s arms.

Shen Xuanmo’s eyes sharpened, and he tightened his grip on Nan Qing. “Nan Qing, don’t be afraid, I’ll go take a look.”

But Nan Qing, like a kitten sensing danger, looked wary and clung to him tightly, refusing to let go.

Shen Xuanmo sighed, he could only peek through the crack in the door with a human-shaped ornament hanging on him.

“Are you sure you won’t reconsider?” It was the old man who had led them to their room speaking.

“I can’t make the decision, but I will pass it on,” Qiu Ze seemed unwilling to continue the conversation.

Listening to their conversation, Shen Xuanmo had a rough idea of what was going on.

He turned back to look at Nan Qing, who was clinging to him tightly, and whispered, “Nan Qing, be good, we need to find out what’s going on.”

“Mo Mo?” Nan Qing hesitated for a moment, then slowly and reluctantly let go of Shen Xuanmo’s hand.

“Hide here and don’t come out.” He couldn’t let those people know about Nan Qing’s existence.

“Awoo.” Nan Qing was a little angry, his little face puffed up. He squatted by the bed, refusing to get on it and unwilling to acknowledge this caretaker who thought he was a burden.

He was never brought along whenever something happened. Nan Qing felt that his caretaker disliked him and no longer wanted to keep him.

Nan Qing felt that he would soon become a little zombie without anyone to care for him, and his mood instantly plummeted, his little face drooping.

He pursed his pink lips tightly, feeling wronged and wanting to cry.

Thinking of Qiu Ze, the young man’s delicate face tightened with anger again. Had Shen Xuanmo already chosen someone else to care for?

“Awoo awoo!” Liar! Two liars! Nan Qing was now a zombie with only a temper, and he didn’t want to acknowledge them anymore.

His pale little hand couldn’t help but clench his sleeve. He burrowed into the blanket and curled up, looking pitiful.

Shen Xuanmo didn’t notice Nan Qing’s actions behind him. Seeing the little zombie get into bed, he quietly opened the door and walked out.

As soon as he stepped outside, he saw the old man sighing and saying, “This concerns the entire base, I hope you will treat it seriously.”

Qiu Ze crossed his arms, his expression cold. “I said, I can’t make the decision on this matter, I’m just a messenger.” It was a joke, they didn’t dare to ask Shen Xuanmo, so they came to him. What did they mean, looking down on him?

Although he was indeed a weakling, it wasn’t supposed to be this way.

“What happened?” A deep and magnetic voice attracted everyone’s attention.

They saw Shen Xuanmo wearing a loose cotton shirt and casual trousers, comfortable and stylish.

His face, with its distinct contours and almost perfect features, was even more striking.

“Is he new here? I’ve never seen him before!”

“He should be with them.”

The people seemed to have forgotten what they had come for and were whispering about the man’s outstanding appearance. Many had ideas, but when they saw the man’s eyes, as cold and bone-chilling as the water of a deep pool, they retreated on their own accord.

“It’s you! Is there anything you need, elder?” The chill in his voice seemed capable of freezing people into ice sculptures instantly. Shen Xuanmo wasn’t a kind person to begin with, and his good mood was ruined, so he stared at the crowd in front of him without any warmth.

“Brother Shen, why are you here?”

Shen Xuanmo glanced at Qiu Ze and said, “I heard the commotion and came over.” After speaking, he turned to look at the old man.

The old man looked embarrassed and slowly opened his mouth, “The base’s food supply is running low. If no one goes out to gather supplies, the base won’t last three months.

Originally, there were Ability Users responsible for this, but something went wrong, and they haven’t returned for five days. So, we would like to ask you to help.”

Qiu Ze sneered, “What does it have to do with us? Who doesn’t know that going out now is just asking for death!” They weren’t fools. They had only arrived a few days ago, and they were already asking them for help. Who knew if it was true or not.

The old man said anxiously, “If the base is destroyed, the surrounding zombies will pour in, and no one will survive.”

Shen Xuanmo was silent for a moment before saying, “We can help, but we have conditions.”

Upon hearing this, the old man hesitated for a while, discussed something with his companions, and finally nodded in agreement.

Qiu Ze looked at Shen Xuanmo in surprise and didn’t say anything more.

At this moment, Nan Qing, who was hiding in the room, quietly poked his head out. His sensitive ears had picked up on the conversation between Shen Xuanmo and the others, but… he couldn’t understand it. It had been so long, and he still hadn’t returned? Hmph! Fickle humans, so they really didn’t like him anymore?

Shen Xuanmo continued, “First, we want the best house in the base. Second, I have the right to choose first for any supplies I gather.”

The old man nodded, indicating no objection: “We’ll set off tomorrow. I’ll prepare and confirm the personnel today.”

After the crowd dispersed, Qiu Ze asked in confusion, “Brother Shen, why did you agree? It’s very dangerous outside.”

Shen Xuanmo smiled. “The most dangerous places often have the most opportunities, and our strength isn’t bad either.” Besides, Nan Qing’s favorite Crystal Cores were running low.

Qiu Ze was speechless, thinking: That’s you, not “us”. Wasn’t he just sending food to the zombies? However, he didn’t say it out loud.

Shen Xuanmo would never let him go anyway. After all, leaving Nan Qing alone was impossible. He needed someone he could trust to take care of Nan Qing while he was away.

Seeing Shen Xuanmo return to the room, a hint of surprise flashed in Nan Qing’s eyes, but he quickly pretended to be indifferent.

He immediately covered his head and pretended to be asleep, indicating that he didn’t want to talk to them.

Shen Xuanmo completely ignored the sulking young man and pinched his cheek, “Nan Qing, were you eavesdropping?”

Nan Qing’s little face was puffed up, looking like a pufferfish. He turned his head away in a huff.

“What’s wrong, baby? Are you angry?”

“Awoo!” Nan Qing turned around, not wanting to acknowledge him, his beautiful, harmless eyebrows furrowing slightly.

“Don’t be like that, what’s wrong? Tell me, and I’ll make it up to you, okay?” Cool, rough fingertips wandered to the young man’s cheek, touching a hint of moisture, and he couldn’t help but feel anxious.

Looking at the silent little zombie, Shen Xuanmo was shocked, afraid that Nan Qing really hated him.

He picked up the sulking young man and said in a low voice, “Nan Qing, I’m sorry, it’s all my fault.”

Nan Qing tilted his head and looked at him, humming softly. He wanted to trick him again, hmph! He would never trust humans again.

“Don’t be angry, it will break my heart if you’re upset.”

“Awoo.” Not listening, not listening. Nan Qing quickly turned his head away again in a huff, meaning that he wouldn’t forgive him so easily this time.

“Don’t you like Crystal Cores, baby? I’ll find them for you tomorrow, okay?”

“Awoo awoo?” Crystal Cores? Tasty? Nan Qing blinked his big eyes, seemingly tempted.

Shen Xuanmo smiled indulgently and suddenly leaned close to Nan Qing’s ear, whispering, “And a lot of them.” Nan Qing’s ears perked up, and he looked at Shen Xuanmo with wide eyes, his eyes full of curiosity and desire.

In the evening, Nan Qing, who had been easily coaxed with a few Crystal Cores, lay beside Shen Xuanmo, his little hand tightly clutching Shen Xuanmo’s clothes.

Shen Xuanmo gently patted his back, like coaxing a child. Nan Qing gradually fell asleep. Shen Xuanmo looked at his serene sleeping face, and his breathing became heavier and hotter.

In his arms, the sleeping young man had soft, chestnut-tinged black hair, fair cheeks, and a slender spine…

The young man seemed to sense the man’s burning desire, and his delicate, picturesque eyebrows furrowed slightly, revealing a hint of indescribable Coquettishand unease.

Shen Xuanmo didn’t say a word, but his heavy and fiery breath fiercely impacted the young man’s fair face.

In the end, he couldn’t help but bend down and gently kiss the young man’s pink and fair cheek, as delicate as porcelain: “Nan Qing, my treasure…”