You say the cataclysm only comes after you've cleared the entire dungeon?

From clearing out the zombies to setting up barriers, and then transferring them in batches to the new resettlement site, Lou Fengyue never expected it would take a whole week.

The random task issued by the system has been completed, but the reward has been pending for several days and has not yet been credited to my account.

"Qin Qian just called. A mutated beast has appeared at Linjiang Zoo and broken through the protective fence into the city. He hopes you can return to help as soon as possible." Du Gui put his hands on his hips, sighed, and said, "Thank you for your hard work, running back and forth."

Lou Fengyue pondered for a moment, then took out a small porcelain bottle and handed it over: "This is for you privately. Take one a day. Don't tell anyone. Live well."

Du Gui took the porcelain bottle, uncorked it, and found about a dozen brown pills inside.

He didn't ask what it was, and put it in his pocket.

"Thank you for coming to help." Du Gui was unusually formal as he shook hands with Lou Fengyue. "See you there once the new district is completed."

"Hmm," Lou Fengyue replied indifferently.

But what I was really thinking was: This is probably the last time we'll see each other.

Du Gui then turned to Luo Zeyan and Li Yichen and thanked them solemnly.

Two off-road vehicles set off towards Linjiang City, bathed in the morning light.

The driver of the car in front was Fang Yuan, and Lou Fengyue sat in the passenger seat, listlessly watching the scenery flash by outside the window.

It can no longer be called a scenic view.

In the past, when driving on the highway, there were lush green forests on both sides, and occasionally you could see the green fields of small towns.

But now, with the torrential rain, the virus has spread, and even plants have mutated or died.

The mountainside has become bare, with only a few remaining large trees standing on the summit from time to time, stretching out their dry branches.

Luo Linyang and Lin Xiulan, sitting in the back row, gazed reluctantly at the street outside the window. They were leaving Yulin this time, and they didn't know when they would be able to return.

The group remained silent throughout the journey; the carriage was so quiet that even breathing sounded very soft.

After a two-hour drive, the car entered Cuixi Road in Linjiang City.

Upon seeing the familiar license plate, the special police officers on guard duty quickly opened the gate to the security zone and saluted to welcome the car.

At the same time, Qin Qian received the message and rushed out of the conference room, where he happened to see two cars parked at the entrance of the mall.

He quickly went to greet Luo Zeyan, who got out of the back seat first, and offered his regards.

"Did you encounter any trouble on the way?"

"No." Luo Zeyan pointed to the two elderly people who followed behind him. "My parents and Li Yichen's parents have all come over. Please register them and arrange accommodation."

"It's all ready, on the same floor as you. It's just that housing resources are a bit tight, so it might be a bit of a hassle for the four of you to squeeze in," Qin Qian said.

"It's alright, our two families know each other well, staying together is just as good as not being bored." Lin Xiulan smiled gently, it's already good enough to have a safe place to stay.

"Okay." Qin Qian took out a key and handed it to Luo Zeyan. "3705. I had someone tidy it up a bit. The furniture was put together temporarily, but it has everything you need."

"Thank you." Luo Zeyan took the key.

Qin Qian watched Luo Zeyan and Li Yichen carry their luggage and walk away with their parents before turning to Lou Fengyue.

"Comrade Loulan, the drone captured images of several mutated beasts near Linjiang Zoo in the early morning. They must have escaped from the zoo."

"And the species?"

"One tiger, two snakes, and it's uncertain whether there are any others."

"We'll talk about it later." Lou Fengyue waved her hand, turned and walked towards the residential area. "I'm going back to catch up on my sleep. Don't bother me if you need anything, and definitely don't bother me if you don't need anything."

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The 37th floor of Building A was unusually lively today.

Liu Wu, Chu Sinian, and Lu An were all at home. When they heard that new neighbors had moved in, they all came out to greet them and started chatting in the corridor.

Only the steel door of room 3703 remained closed.

After all, the soundproofing is so good that you can't hear anything inside.

"Sister Loulan is back!" Lu An, with her sharp eyes, spotted Lou Fengyue coming out of the stairwell first and hurriedly went to greet her.

If he had a puppy tail, it would be wagging happily right now.

"Sister Loulan, while you were away these past few days, Brother Si Nian and I went out on a mission and rescued over thirty people!"

Chu Sinian also came over, still wearing a gentle smile, and said unhurriedly, "Lu An has indeed made rapid progress. He broke through to D-level yesterday."

"Not bad." Lou Fengyue patted Lu An on the shoulder, meeting his puppy-dog eyes. "But don't be too impetuous, act within your capabilities, your life is more important than anything else."

Lu An's eyes flickered as he suddenly recalled the days when his biological parents tied him to the bed and left him to fend for himself. No one cared about his life or death; they abandoned him in a zombie horde.

Lou Fengyue rescued him; only she would say that his life was more important than anything else.

A mist clouded over Lu An's eyes.

A smile spread across his lips, carrying a hint of relief and youthful sincerity.

"I'll listen to you. You're like my own sister. If you tell me to go east, I'll never go west!"

"Stop pretending to be loyal. I suspect you're trying to cling to me." Lou Fengyue retorted without holding back. Lu An chuckled and pulled out two chocolates, handing them over. "Here you go."

"Imported chocolate?" Lu An's eyes lit up. He suddenly hugged Lou Fengyue and patted her hard on the back. "I told you you're my real sister!"

Lou Fengyue almost coughed up blood from the slap he took. "If you keep slapping me, I'll die young."

The crowd laughed.

After exchanging a few words, everyone dispersed.

Lou Fengyue walked to the steel door of 3703, and just as she took out her key, the door was pushed open from the inside.

She looked up and saw her brother's handsome face, which was filled with resentment.

"Brother!" she exclaimed with a playful grin, hugging him tightly. "I've missed you so much in ten days!"

"You know it's been ten days already?" Lou Yunzheng poked her forehead. "We agreed to stay for another two or three days, but you've ended up staying for another week!"

Lou Fengyue pouted, looking aggrieved: "You have to finish what you start..."

Lou Yunzheng closed the steel door, then bent down and sniffed the top of her hair, frowning in disgust. "You smell bad, go take a shower."

"Okay..."

Lou Fengyue was as obedient as a child who had been caught sneaking out to play in the mud. She quickly changed into slippers and headed straight for the bathroom.

Watching his sister and dog sneak away, Lou Yunzheng shook his head and sighed helplessly.

The sound of rushing water came from the bathroom. It was rare that she didn't have to save water. Lou Fengyue stood under the shower and washed herself thoroughly from head to toe.

When I came out of the bathroom, I smelled wonderful.

She dried her long, wet hair and glanced at the generator by the door.

"Brother, how many bottles of oil have we used up lately? Is it enough?"

"You can reach it." Lou Yunzheng walked over, took the towel, placed it on her head, and gently rubbed it. "How are things in Yulin?"

"We've moved to a safer place." Lou Fengyue let her hands hang loosely at her sides, her head drooping, and sighed wearily. "When we first arrived there, we encountered a Chosen One, and I killed him."

Lou Yunzheng's hand paused abruptly, but he quickly came to his senses and continued to dry her hair.

"Thanks for your hard work."