Zombie King: Picking up a baby at the beginning is the reincarnation of the empress

Chapter 396 Lu Chuan, does our agreement still stand?

Seeing that the two were determined, Zhao Lin could only sigh and shake her head helplessly, saying slowly, "Since you are so confident, then just pretend I didn't say anything!"

There's really no way to persuade them now that things have come to this point.

It wasn't that Zhao Lin would just stand by and watch the two die, because she believed she understood Lu Chuan's personality and knew that he wouldn't act rashly in the face of a crisis and should have a good chance of success.

Especially since this matter concerns Xiao Qiqi's safety, given how much Lu Chuan dotes on Xiao Qiqi, he would never allow her to be exposed to danger.

Therefore, Lu Chuan would not have risked holding onto the Lijiang base city if he was not confident.

It's unclear how Lu Chuan defeated that Thunder Roaring Beast. That beast was incredibly powerful; it had already destroyed the entire Shanchuan Base City.

Moreover, due to Thunder Roar's ferocious nature, the destruction of the Mountain Base City resulted in even greater losses for humanity.

Having figured this out, Zhao Lin relaxed completely. However, he still didn't quite agree with Lu Chuan and Xiao Qiqi's actions.

A wise person does not stand under a crumbling wall. In her view, confronting the major base cities head-on and facing their conspiracies directly is not the best option.

Seeing that Zhao Lin seemed a little unhappy, Ji Ruxue comforted her, "Aunt Zhao Lin, no matter what, thank you for coming to deliver the news. Otherwise, Qiqi and Dad would have been kept in the dark!"

Ji Ruxue was deeply moved by Zhao Lin's actions. After all, this was the apocalypse, and the risks in the wild were extremely high. It was no easy feat for Zhao Lin to risk her life to return.

Hearing this, Zhao Lin composed herself and smiled, "Little Qiqi is Auntie's darling, so of course I have to take extra care of her!"

As she spoke, Zhao Lin reached out and patted Xiao Qiqi's head.

Lu Chuan, standing beside her, also approved of Zhao Lin's actions.

It's alright. All those meals over the past few days weren't a complete waste.

The fact that Zhao Lin was able to run back to deliver the message shows that her heart is still with them.

Thinking about this, Lu Chuan couldn't help but feel that his previous behavior had been somewhat reckless.

Zhao Lin came here this time genuinely for his and Xiao Qiqi's safety, but he shouldn't have sent several fourth-tier corpse puppets to tease her.

However, it's absolutely impossible for Lu Chuan to apologize to Zhao Lin...

"Aunt Zhao Lin, could you stay here a few more days and keep Qi Qi company?"

"It's a good opportunity to eat a few more meals cooked by Dad; consider it an apology for what happened earlier."

Ji Ruxue jumped off the chair, walked to Zhao Lin's side, and grabbed her arm, shaking it and pleading.

Ji Ruxue had been feeling very bored lately, and it would be wonderful if Zhao Lin could stay and keep her company for a few days.

Her father was like a block of wood; getting him to talk to her, chat, or play games with her was harder than climbing to heaven. He would often lose his patience after just a few minutes and run off to control the zombies.

Zhao Lin wore a wry smile, both happy that Xiao Qiqi was attached to her, and helpless because the mission was urgent and she couldn't stay any longer.

After all, she had given the Yuhua Base City Suicide Squad a day; if they didn't see anyone, the squad would be leaderless.

Yuhua Base City is now an excellent platform, and this is her first mission as a high-ranking official, so she doesn't want to mess it up.

"I'm sorry, Xiao Qiqi, Auntie has urgent business to attend to right now. This is the most I can do to come back. I'm afraid I can't..."

Zhao Lin said apologetically.

"Alright then, Aunt Zhao Lin, your matter is the most important. Qi Qi will understand."

Ji Ruxue nodded, looking obedient. "My Qiqi is so sensible!" Zhao Lin looked at little Qiqi, her heart melting, and pinched Qiqi's little cheek, saying with a smile.

"Aunt Zhao Lin, how are those gadgets I gave you?"

At this moment, as if she had thought of something, Ji Ruxue secretly glanced at her father not far away, and carefully leaned close to Zhao Lin's ear and whispered something.

Ji Ruxue still remembered the martial arts manuals that Zhao Lin had given her before she left last time, and she was curious about how well Zhao Lin was practicing them.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lin naturally knew what Xiao Qiqi was talking about.

Thinking of those martial arts manuals, Zhao Lin couldn't help but feel grateful to Xiao Qiqi. It was thanks to those manuals that her combat strength had increased by several times.

Especially in actual combat against fourth-tier evolved zombies, Zhao Lin, who possesses martial arts skills, has an even more obvious advantage.

"The gift that Xiaoqiqi gave to Auntie is really useful. It's as easy as cutting melons and vegetables. Auntie really wants to thank you."

Zhao Lin glanced at Lu Chuan, who seemed clueless, and said with a smile.

"It's good that it's useful. Auntie, if you want more in the future, you can come back to visit Qiqi." Ji Ruxue nodded with satisfaction. It seems that those martial arts manuals have provided a lot of help to Zhao Lin.

Those martial arts manuals, though insignificant in Ji Ruxue's eyes, were more than enough for Zhao Lin, who was only at the fourth level of cultivation.

"Baby, what baby?"

Lu Chuan, standing to the side, was completely bewildered. When did Xiao Qiqi give the baby to Zhao Lin? How come he didn't know?
Moreover, it seems to be quite useful to Zhao Lin; this treasure has clearly made Zhao Lin much more capable.

Lu Chuan thought about it for a while, but still couldn't figure out what kind of treasure Xiao Qiqi might have.

After all, Xiao Qiqi lives with him every day. If there were any treasures, he should have discovered them long ago.

However, judging from their conversation, Zhao Lin and Xiao Qiqi clearly didn't want him to know what the treasure was, so Lu Chuan didn't insist.

We chatted for a while longer.

"Alright, I still have tasks to complete, so I can't stay any longer and I'll be leaving now."

Zhao Lin glanced at her watch, her face serious, and stood up to speak.

Seeing this, Lu Chuan and Ji Ruxue did not try to stop him, but instead escorted him all the way to the city gate.

"gone!"

Zhao Lin waved goodbye to the two of them with some reluctance, preparing to turn and leave. However, the next moment, Zhao Lin paused, looked at Lu Chuan, and her eyes were filled with anticipation.

"Lu Chuan, do you still remember our promise?"

Originally, Zhao Lin wouldn't have asked this question, since the two sides had already made an agreement. However, during this period, the conflict between Lu Chuan and humans had obviously escalated, and she was afraid that Lu Chuan might change his mind because of this.

Upon hearing this, Lu Chuan was taken aback, but then realized that Zhao Lin was worried. Looking at Zhao Lin's expectant eyes, he nodded.

Although he captured Lijiang Base City, it does not mean that he is hostile to the entire human race.

As long as the human authorities don't provoke him, he generally won't be so bored as to launch an attack.

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(End of this chapter)