A cute, timid mushroom mistakenly takes the zombie king for her boyfriend and sticks close to him.

Through the shirt fabric, there was no warmth under my palm, it was cold and hard, like touching a lifeless object. However, there was indeed a faint sensation, pulsating again and again, like a tender bud in spring, slowly sprouting from the soil.

Jumped!

She really jumped!

Ever since she learned that Pei Sinian had a special illness, Meng Xiaoyou would secretly listen to his heartbeat every night when she was in the library.

Unfortunately, each time was uneventful.

Sometimes she felt a strong sense of awkwardness when she was with him.

He doesn't seem like a living person.

She was uneasy and didn't want to think about it.

What is it if not a living person? A zombie?

This idea was immediately rejected by Meng Xiaoyou.

Pei Sinian had an eccentric temperament and skin that was whiter than other humans, yet he looked human. The flesh on his face was not rotten and even conformed to the aesthetic standards of mushrooms.

Plants don't care about human appearance, just like humans don't care about mushrooms; at most, they might notice differences in color, size, or taste.

Pei Sinian stood out among the crowd, undoubtedly the most unique person among humans. Even Mushroom, who was somewhat unable to distinguish humans and had a slight case of face blindness, still considered him the most aesthetically pleasing.

It definitely won't be a zombie. Zombies are ugly, Pei Sinian is handsome.

The timid mushroom believed that although he bullied mushrooms, he was a good person.

During this time, Pei Sinian carefully cultivated mushrooms, and she kept it all in mind. She was also afraid that Pei Sinian's poor health might turn his feigned infirmity into a real infirmity.

Now, his heart is beating again!

The timid mushroom completely ignored the fear brought by the gunshot. Her beautiful, clear eyes sparkled, as if starlight adorned her dark pupils, and she raised her hand to unbutton his collar, trying to peek through his clothes.

She was held down by the man's hand.

She looked puzzled: "What's wrong?"

In front of everyone, she actually stripped the zombie of his clothes, and then asked him what was wrong?

Pei Sinian gripped her hand tightly, pulled it down, and wouldn't let her see.

Who knew that while she could control the mushroom's claws, she couldn't control its brain. When he wouldn't let her see, Meng Xiaoyou tilted her head and pressed her ear against his heart, listening intently.

At that moment, Pei Sinian felt a tickle in his heart, even through his skin, as if something was taking root and sprouting in his heart.

Oh no, the zombie has grown a heart; he's not healthy anymore.

The man lowered his eyes, staring at the head in his arms. From his angle, he could only see her fluffy hair and her fair neck, which was faintly visible.

He was certain that zombies didn't have heartbeats; the reason they were beating must be due to some ability of this little fool.

After all, a zombie's eyes shouldn't be able to see anything, but when her bubble appeared, he could see it. It's not impossible that they developed a heartbeat after spending a long time together.

What about next time?

Can he speak?

Pei Sinian's brows relaxed slightly. Next time, if he could speak, he would definitely teach this little fool a lesson and stop him from always taking off his clothes.

Don't always snuggle into his arms, or something bad will happen.

"Why is it gone?" When Meng Xiaoyou leaned closer again, she found that the heart that had been beating just moments before was now still.

She felt a little disappointed and wanted to knock, but her hands were held captive by the man, so she could only bang her head against the ground, trying to wake her sleepy heart.

Their intimate actions were incredibly irritating to Tang Shengnan. "Seriously, how long are you two going to keep hugging?"

She thought enviously, "That little cutie looks so fragrant and soft, I want to hug her too."

Meng Xiaoyou crawled out of Pei Sinian's arms, sighed softly, and was about to say something when she was suddenly drawn to the commotion in the crowd.

The zombies were dealt with by gunfire as soon as they stepped out of the tent.

Meng Xiaoyou scanned her surroundings but didn't see any familiar zombies. Instead, she saw several more cars.

In their plant kingdom, there is a clown zombie that moves extremely fast and can easily reach the plants. It shakes an explosive box, which can blow up a group of plants if shaken for a certain amount of time.

Her spores were blown up, and it hurt quite a bit. When she heard the loud bang just now, she thought the clown zombie had also come to this world.

Mentioning spores, she was dumbfounded again. Plants like them usually helped Dave by planting spores to guard the yard. But when the situation became urgent, she used her real body to take the hit and was eaten to pieces. There probably weren't any cowardly mushrooms left in that world.

While they were deep in thought, someone shouted, "Brother Lie is back!"

She wasn't very interested, and instead placed her hand on the man's chest, touching and feeling around.

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The people at the base gathered together not because of the zombies, but because their base leader, Dongfang Lie, had returned.

A fully armed convoy stopped at the base entrance, and the car doors were respectfully opened.

The man who got out of the car was wearing a deep V-neck shirt that revealed his strong chest muscles. He also had a gold necklace around his neck. His hair was messy, his features were deep, and his behavior was wild and unrestrained. His eyes glanced casually in the direction of the zombies, and he twirled the gun in his hand indifferently.

His voice was lazy and tinged with a hint of cynicism, “Just a level one zombie. R City has plenty of resources, but recently there’s been a level four zombie. Zombies are leveling up faster and faster. You guys are still having so much trouble dealing with these little zombies. You need to train harder.”

The crowd was in an uproar.

There are already level four zombies! Keep in mind that their highest-ranking ability user is Dongfang Lie, who only recently advanced to level four.

Someone asked, "What are the characteristics of a fourth-tier zombie?"

"It has acquired superpowers. Now it seems that the energy of the crystal core will allow zombies to awaken superpowers at the fourth level." Dongfang Lie lazily lifted his eyelids, his gaze casually sweeping over the terrified crowd, then suddenly stopped at one spot, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes.

Just as he was about to step forward, a voice came from behind him, "Don't worry, everyone. So far, only one fourth-level zombie has been found in R City. We have the numbers and the strength. Brother Lie is already at the fourth level. In a while, we will lead a group to wipe out the fourth-level zombie in one fell swoop."

The woman spoke softly and melodiously, her appearance was pure and flawless, and her body was delicate and graceful to the core.

The man beside her, dressed casually, followed closely to protect her. "Lan Yue, you must be tired. Let's go back to the base and rest."

Su Lanyue sighed, "But she hasn't been found yet. None of the people we sent to Y City to search for her have returned. How can I rest easy?"

The man's face immediately showed disgust: "It's her own fault for being so foolish. Why didn't she stay in B City? She had to come to the backward Y City, which is now full of zombies. She's dragging you along to look for her."

Su Lanyue frowned: "But she is, after all, my mother's biological daughter, while I am just...someone I owe her all these years."

“You owe nothing, you are a victim too.” Mu Qingfeng disagreed with her statement.

After all, no one wants to be switched in the womb. She was innocent. If it weren't for the accident that revealed her blood type was wrong, she would always have been the daughter of the Su family.

Over the years, the Su family has raised her like their own daughter, and she is better than any wild girl who came back from outside in every way.

Is one's own flesh and blood really that important? Is it possible to abandon years of nurturing and make Su Lanyue risk her life to come to Y City to find that person?

"Don't worry, Miss Su, I will naturally keep my promise. The people from the base who go out to collect supplies will keep an eye on her." Dongfang Lie interjected casually, his eyes looking at Su Lanyue without restraint.

Mu Qingfeng blocked her way unhappily, and Dongfang Lie then withdrew his gaze, clapped his hands, and said, "Alright, let's go back to the base first, reorganize, and then go catch that fourth-level zombie. It'll also help us find someone for you."

The group chatted as they entered the base. Meng Xiaoyou was studying Pei Sinian's heartbeat, her back to the main entrance, and didn't notice someone brushing past her...