The apocalyptic livestream attracted a lot of haters, alarming the government.

Chen Zhenhong and his group sold the Level 3 mutant. Although this matter seemed to have nothing to do with Ye Xiao and his group, for some reason, Ye Xiao felt vaguely uneasy.

These past few days, business at the shop has been a bit slow, which is a good opportunity to go out and collect various research samples for Huo Yan, whether they are from plants, night walkers, or other mutants, all of which are scarce for him now.

Although they had previously collected experimental data from the "divine messenger," for these researchers, that data could only serve as a reference; they had to personally understand the ecological conditions here.

Perhaps because reaching 20 followers grants access to a targeted lottery, the authorities seem to have loosened restrictions on the live stream, resulting in a continuous influx of new followers in recent days.

It's around 8 a.m. now. A van, an SUV, and a modified pickup truck slowly drove out of the Gaotang base.

Inside the SUV sat Tian Haifeng, Zhou Hu, Han Yu, and Wang Yao; their vehicle was at the front, leading the way for the convoy.

A-Zhao was driving a van, second in line. White Fox was in the passenger seat, Ye Xiao and Liu Yang were in the back, and Ye Xing was at the very back.

Liu Yang excitedly peered out through the reinforced window cracks, looking like a country bumpkin who had just arrived in the city.

Chen Ge, Da Hei, and Lao Gui sat in the modified pickup truck, responsible for bringing up the rear of the convoy.

The surrounding buildings gradually became denser, and towering abandoned buildings could be seen in the distance.

More and more areas in the field of vision are covered in green. After the rainy season, all the plants seem to have been baptized and are growing more vigorously.

Vines and weeds grew from every possible corner and crevice, and the whole city seemed to have suffered some kind of green pollution. The vigorous feeling of that lush green life did not make people feel the power of life, but instead gave them a sense of horror and fear from the inside out.

Ye Xiao even wondered if, in a few years, these buildings and houses would be completely overtaken by greenery, and the whole world would turn into a giant primeval forest.

zizi...

The walkie-talkie on the passenger seat suddenly started buzzing. White Fox immediately picked it up, and soon Zhou Hu's voice came from the car in front.

“We have entered Dongcheng District. The road ahead is not suitable for vehicles. We need to find a place to park the car and then proceed on foot.”

"alright, got it!"

After answering, the white fox turned to look at Ye Xiao behind her.

"Are we going back to base tonight?"

At this moment, Ye Xiao was leaning back in the back seat with his eyes closed, resting, and lazily spoke:

"I'm not going back tonight. Professor Huo needs specimens of the Night Stalkers, who only appear at night."

Ah Zhao, in the driver's seat, glanced at the rearview mirror.

"Brother Xiao, those guys from Chen Zhenhong sold the Level 3 mutants we brought back without even consulting you. Didn't they give you a single share?"

"That thing took us a lot of effort, are we just going to let it go like this?"

Ye Xiao raised his eyelids slightly. "Otherwise what? They represent the base. What can you do about them?"

Ah Zhao cursed under his breath in frustration, cursing the ancestors of those people at the base for eighteen generations.

The car stopped in an underground parking lot. Liu Yang, who was standing next to Ye Xiao, was about to open the door and get out of the car when Ye Xiao grabbed him.

"Are you in such a hurry to go down and die?"

Ye Xiao frowned and glared at him, saying:

"Although there is light in this underground parking lot, it's possible that some night stalkers and mutants might be lurking there. Getting out of the car without observing or being on guard is like asking to die sooner rather than later."

Liu Yang froze, realizing he had indeed been too reckless, but feeling embarrassed with tens of thousands of viewers watching the live stream, he stubbornly continued:

"Isn't it safe outside? Didn't Zhou Hu and the others all go down?"

The white fox in front turned its head and glanced at him. "Zhou Hu and his men have weapons. Do you?"

Liu Yang had already changed into a tracksuit and sneakers. He was quite annoyed to see Bai Hu scolding him as well.

"Then why don't you just give me a weapon?"

[Milk Egg Not Bland: This idiot, Brother Xiao, grant him his wish.]

[The found egg: Does he really think having a gun and weapons means he's invincible?]

[Poker Trumpet: Put aside your desire to help others and respect their fate]

[The Heart of Isaac: I can't be bothered with this kind of idiot, but don't let him drag others down with him.]

……

The comments section was already filled with insults, but Ye Xiao wasn't angry or upset about it. After all, Liu Yang had been staying at the base for the first few days after arriving and hadn't encountered any danger.

If they really encounter a monster, he'll probably behave himself, but Ye Xiao won't allow him to hold him back.

Although Liu Yang could stay at the base to avoid trouble, who knows what unexpected events might occur?

Liu Yang is going to stay here for a month, and nobody knows what will happen during that month.

Just to be on the safe side, Liu Yang needs to experience the dangers of this world firsthand and develop basic coping skills. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, it will be too late to warn or teach him anything.

No amount of education can compare to letting him experience it firsthand.

Ye Xiao didn't say much, nor did he intend to lecture Liu Yang. He just gave a cold smile and nodded.

"Okay, Ah Zhao, after you get off the bus, give him a nuclear gun and teach him how to use it."

"Yes, Brother Xiao!"

Ah Zhao responded, pulled the handbrake, glanced at Liu Yang, and jumped out of the car with a smile.

"Dong dong!"

Two soft knocks came from the car door, and Zhou Hu's voice rang out from outside, "There's no danger for now."

Upon hearing this, Ye Xiao and Bai Hu opened the door and jumped out of the car together.

Liu Yang pursed his lips, opened the door, and got out of the car.

As soon as Ye Xing got out of the car, he rushed to Ye Xiao's side, like a bodyguard who was always by his side.

From the depths of darkness came a rustling sound, as if something was lurking in the shadows, waiting for its chance to strike.

Ye Xing's eyes were fixed on that direction, and A Zhao, sensing something, whispered to the others:

"Go, get out of here quickly!"

Without the slightest hesitation, everyone jogged out of the underground parking lot.

This is a residential community, but most of the area is covered by vegetation from the green belt.

It's like an interwoven botanical garden.

Just then, a rustling sound came from the bushes nearby, followed by a meow.

"Meow!"

Upon hearing this sound, the advancing group immediately stopped in their tracks. Ye Xiao, Chen Ge, and their group immediately became alert and gripped their nuclear guns tightly.

Although White Fox and Old Ghost reacted a beat too late, they immediately became alert upon seeing everyone's reaction.

Only Liu Yang spoke up in surprise, saying, "Huh, a cat?"

The soft, sweet meows caused the comments section to start jumping again.

[Naughty Cat: Wow, there are kittens? I love kittens the most!]

[The defeated men: This is the apocalypse, you don't actually believe there are normal cats here, do you?]

[Milk Tea 70% Sweet: Are you sure this is a normal cat?]

……

Ye Xing had already arched his back, and his dark right hand slowly began to wriggle out intertwined tentacles. His eyes were fixed on the trembling grass on one side, which was intertwined with various vines and branches.

Just then, a figure suddenly leaped out of the bushes.

The thing was extremely fast, but it wasn't very big. Ye Xiao, Chen Ge, and the others instinctively pushed off with their feet and dodged to the side.

Seeing Ye Xiao's exaggerated movements, Liu Yang finally realized what was happening and was startled. His gaze followed the thing that had stopped not far away, and he muttered to himself:

"It's just a cat, what are you all so angry about..."

Upon clearly seeing the appearance of what was not far away, Liu Yang's words abruptly changed, and he blurted out:

"Fuck!"