Host! I told you to do a task! I didn't tell you to bbb.

The rain has just stopped.

Chu Sheng nestled obediently and affectionately in Liu Yunshu's arms.

He tilted his head slightly, and his originally scarlet and terrifying eyes had lost most of their ferocity, now covered with a layer of moist and hazy light.

Reflected in the dim light filtering through the cracks in the ruins, it appeared somewhat innocent and fragile.

His cold, pale cheek pressed against her sweaty, warm neck, his nose brushing against the skin on the side of her neck.

He greedily absorbed the vibrant life force emanating from her, as well as that strange scent that stirred even his cold core.

Liu Yunshu leaned against the broken wall, his fingertips idly combing his slightly long and smooth black hair.

The strange, burning heat within him that had almost consumed his reason had completely subsided.

What alarmed her even more was the loss of her supernatural abilities, which had been nearly depleted due to the fierce battle.

At this moment, it has not only fully recovered, but is also surging like a rising tide, clearly leaping several levels!

The sense of power flowing through my meridians was more abundant than ever before.

This "power bank" is incredibly powerful... Just who is it?

"Little Eight,"

She called out softly in her mind.

"How are things going with Qin Zheng and the others?"

Xiao Ba's light ball flashed rapidly in response:

Don't worry, sir! The situation is under control, but they've discovered you've left the battlefield and are anxiously searching for you here.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yunshu finally felt relieved and breathed a sigh of relief.

She lowered her head, her gaze falling on the face of the person in her arms, a face that was both exquisitely beautiful and excessively pale.

His eyelashes were long, casting a soft shadow under his eyes, and now they hung quietly, like an unguarded child.

"What's your name?"

She spoke, her voice hoarse from indulgence, yet tinged with a languid huskiness.

Chu Sheng nestled his head against her neck affectionately.

Her voice, soft and tender with a hint of lingering affection, carried a quality that had just been fully "opened up" and was still somewhat unfamiliar, as she gently uttered two words: "Chu Sheng."

"Chu Sheng..."

Liu Yunshu repeated softly, her fingertips slowly sliding down his cool nape, tracing his slender yet beautifully shaped back.

"Your body temperature has been consistently this low?"

Chu Sheng's body stiffened almost imperceptibly for a moment, then he nestled against her even more tenderly.

She lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes concealing a fleeting emotion within them, her voice muffled, tinged with self-pity:

"I... I was born this way, a bit colder than most people. Later... later when I woke up, my body was even colder..."

He paused, then suddenly raised his face.

Those eyes, now clearer and more innocent after the crimson faded, stared straight at her with a hint of cautious innocence.

"Sister, is this... strange? Is it... bad?"

Looking into his seemingly expressive eyes, Liu Yunshu thought:

The apocalypse has arrived, superpowers are everywhere, and zombies roam the land.

What's so strange about a man with a low body temperature?

Surely I didn't just... force myself on a high-level zombie, did I?

She chuckled to herself at her own absurd thought and reached out to ruffle his soft, black hair.

"Not surprising. In the apocalypse, all sorts of constitutions can appear. Alright, get up, I have to go."

"Walk?"

Chu Sheng's cold arms around her waist tightened instantly!

He suddenly looked up, and his eyes, which had just regained their clarity, instantly became bloodshot again.

The fading aggression was subtly surging, carrying with it undisguised panic and an almost obsessive stubbornness.

"Go? Where to? You're not allowed to leave!"

Liu Yunshu let out a soft groan as he squeezed her, and raised her hand to pat his tense hand lightly.

His tone carried a hint of helplessness and post-mission languor: "My teammates are still waiting for me; the mission isn't finished yet."

Chu Sheng fell silent, burying his face deeply in the warm crook of her neck.

Then he suddenly raised his head, his scarlet eyes fixed on Liu Yunshu.

His eyes were full of earnestness, even with a hint of awkward flattery: "I...I can go with you."

"Hmm?" Liu Yunshu raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

"I am strong."

Chu Sheng hurriedly added, afraid that she would refuse, his cold fingertips unconsciously tightening around the hem of her clothes.

"I can help you fight zombies, help you find supplies, and more..."

He was stuck, seemingly unsure of what else he could offer.

After holding it in for a long time, he finally added almost inaudibly, "It can... be like it was just now."

Liu Yunshu was thoroughly amused by his innocent, stubborn, and desperately self-promoting manner.

"Are you really going to follow me?"

She raised an eyebrow, paused deliberately, and added slowly.

"I'm just letting you in on a heads-up, I already have two 'partners' at home. You'd better think carefully before you follow me."

Chu Sheng was stunned for several seconds after hearing this, as if he had just finished processing the meaning behind her words.

In the depths of his lowered eyes, a sinister and malevolent aura flashed by like a venomous snake.

Two... there are actually two eyesores... who took up the spots in advance!

But when he raised his eyes to look at Liu Yunshu, all his dark emotions were perfectly suppressed.

All that remained was a damp, pitiful dependence.

He gently shook his head, his voice soft and gentle, yet carrying an unwavering stubbornness:

"It's okay... I'll accept anything as long as I can be by your side."

He gripped the hem of her clothes even tighter, as if afraid she would disappear at any moment.

Looking at him like this, Liu Yunshu felt a sudden pang of tenderness in her heart.

She raised her hand, her fingertips lightly tracing his cool jawline, and chuckled softly, "You're not picky at all."

Chu Sheng immediately looked up, a faint light shining in his eyes, as if he had received some kind of affirmation, and nodded quickly.

"As long as it's you, anything is fine."

"Oh,"

Liu Yunshu raised an eyebrow and lightly poked his firm chest with her fingertip.

"Aren't you afraid... my two old vinegar jars will find out you exist and tear you apart?"

Upon hearing this, a flash of contempt and cold mockery quickly crossed Chu Sheng's crimson eyes.

Those two stupid humans don't even deserve it?

But in an instant, it was replaced by an even more pitiful innocence.

He lowered his eyelashes slightly, his voice so soft it could melt water:

"Chu Sheng... will be good and will try his best to get along well with his two older brothers."

Inner monologue: Good... I'll find a chance, without anyone noticing, to make those two troublesome "brothers" disappear forever.

Looking at his pitiful appearance, Liu Yunshu's heart softened a little.

She affectionately pinched his cold cheek, the touch as delicate as cold jade.

"Alright, then come with me."

Upon hearing this, Chu Sheng's eyes instantly lit up with a brilliant light, and he immediately buried his head back into the crook of her neck.

His cool nose nuzzled against her affectionately, letting out a satisfied sigh.

The next second, he suddenly raised his head, a hint of wariness flashing in his dark red eyes.

His ears twitched slightly, as if he had caught something.

"Someone's coming."

Liu Yunshu raised an eyebrow, about to concentrate on listening.

Then they heard Qin Zheng's anxious shouts coming from not far away, carried clearly by the wind.

"Yun Shu! Liu Yun Shu! Where are you?!"

Then came Li Xin's nonchalant yet somewhat urgent tone:

"Captain Liu! If you don't come out soon, we're going to turn this whole alley upside down!"

Liu Yunshu sighed and rubbed her forehead. These two guys were quick on their feet.

She patted Chu Sheng on the shoulder, signaling him to let go: "Get up, my people are here."

A fierce glint of malice and possessiveness flashed deep within Chu Sheng's dark red eyes. He was indeed an eyesore!

Her face quickly switched to a pure, harmless, and even slightly timid smile.

He loosened his grip on her arm, but instead held Liu Yunshu's hand tightly.

"Are they... my two older brothers?"

He asked in a low voice, his tone carrying just the right amount of unease and curiosity.

"right."

Liu Yunshu responded and tried to pull her hand away, but found that he was holding it tightly.

The footsteps quickly stopped at the alley entrance, and Qin Zheng and Li Xin appeared at the gap in the ruins.

When they saw Liu Yunshu leaning against the broken wall, her clothes disheveled, with a strange man nestled beside her.

The air pressure around Qin Zheng instantly dropped to freezing point, and the coldness in his eyes almost froze the air itself.

The playful smile on Li Xin's face vanished instantly, her peach blossom eyes narrowed, and her sharp gaze fell on Chu Sheng's hands that were tightly gripping Liu Yunshu's waist.

Alarm bells rang in both of their minds, and a furious thought arose simultaneously—

Damn it!

How long have I been gone?!

My house was burgled?!

Is it still this seemingly frail, pretty boy?!

"Who is he?" Qin Zheng's voice was as deep as ice, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth.

Li Xin looked at Liu Yunshu with a wronged expression as if the sky had fallen, her peach blossom eyes brimming with tears, and complained.

"Captain Liu... we've only been apart for a short while, and you already have a 'new love'? Isn't that a bit too fast?"

Looking at the disastrous scene unfolding before her, Liu Yunshu rubbed her temples in exasperation and sighed helplessly.

"You know what I mean."

She stepped aside, making room for him, and introduced, "This is Chu Sheng."

Chu Sheng raised his face at the opportune moment, his dark red eyes timidly sweeping over Qin Zheng and Li Xin.

A pure, innocent, even slightly shy smile curved her lips, and her voice was soft and sweet:

"Hello, brothers. I am Chu Sheng. Please take care of me in the future."

The way he called out "brother" was so sincere, with a slight tremor at the end, and combined with his face and eyes, it was simply heartbreaking.

To Qin Zheng and Li Xin, it was like a thunderclap, mixed with the strong aroma of green tea and a sense of provocation.

Damn it! You green tea bitch! What are you pretending to be innocent for! Where did this random guy come from who's calling her "brother"?!

The two cursed each other silently in their hearts once again.

Li Xin suppressed the urge to roll her eyes and looked Chu Sheng up and down.

His gaze lingered particularly on the other person's pale skin and wet eyes.

She pursed her lips, secretly relieved:

Thankfully, they didn't take the same route as me...

But that pitiful, innocent look is even more infuriating!

Qin Zheng's gaze fell on Chu Sheng's hands, which were tightly gripping Liu Yunshu's waist. His knuckles turned white from the force, and he exuded a cold aura.

Knowing Liu Yunshu's constitution, he simply turned his gaze away to avoid seeing her.

He looked at Liu Yunshu, his voice still cold and hard, but at least he got back to the point:

"The zombies outside the warehouse have been cleared, and the area around the gate is temporarily safe. We need to hurry inside and collect supplies."

At this moment, Chu Sheng, who had been quietly staying beside Liu Yunshu, suddenly raised his eyes and looked at Qin Zheng with his dark red eyes.

"Is it the old warehouse center in the west of the city? I know where to go in without encountering zombies."