I'm just a lowly security guard, helping wealthy ladies survive the apocalypse.

"I'm fine, just a little sentimental."

He was surrounded by several women.

Seeing the genuine worry filling those beautiful eyes, Zhang Lang's heart softened, and he smiled faintly.

In his twenty-two years of life, apart from his parents and a few close relatives and friends, no one had ever cared for him or thought about him like this before.

He knew very well that Su Qing and Liu Ruyan cared about him so much.

The main reason is the bond of a soul contract.

Jiang Chuyuan's attentiveness is largely due to his current strength.

I want to seek a safe haven from him in this apocalypse.

But even so.

The warmth continued to spread slowly through his heart, dispelling much of the coldness and numbness he felt after being transported to this post-apocalyptic wasteland.

After all, it feels good to be cared for and remembered.

No matter the era or the time, it always makes people feel exceptionally comfortable.

Human hearts are made of flesh, aren't they?

Human emotions are like drinking water; only the person drinking it knows whether it's hot or cold.

"What are you lamenting about?"

Unable to contain her curiosity, Jiang Chuyuan asked softly.

Su Qing, Liu Ruyan, and the two sisters Tang Yunjin and Tang Yunyao all looked up at the same time.

Their beautiful eyes were full of doubt, not understanding why Zhang Lang suddenly became sentimental.

Zhang Lang chuckled and pointed to Su Qing, who still looked somewhat charming, beside him.

"What impresses me is that Su Qing's talent is truly remarkable. It won't be long before she completes her initial transformation and officially enters the E-level Awakening Realm."

He already had a vague suspicion in his mind.

Su Qing swallowed one energy crystal core, and the effect was equivalent to two of her own.

The gap is so huge.

This is most likely related to the Heavenly Fragrance Spring Body within her body.

Being a mortal, I am inefficient at absorbing energy crystals and can only rely on sheer quantity to accumulate them.

But Su Qing is different.

She has a special physical condition.

She's like a prodigy in a fantasy novel, born with extraordinary spiritual roots; her affinity for and absorption rate of energy crystals far surpasses that of ordinary people.

Based on this efficiency, we can extrapolate...

She might only need five energy cores to steadily break through to the E-level Awakener level.

The gap was indeed huge, but Zhang Lang felt no jealousy whatsoever.

Su Qing is his legal wife, his woman.

The stronger she is, the more advantageous it is for him.

Moreover, once she awakens her talent in the future, he can directly copy it and use it for his own purposes.

So what's there for him to be jealous of?

"What?"

"Is Sister Su Qing about to break through to become an E-level Awakened?!"

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuyuan, Liu Ruyan, and the Tang twins immediately erupted in chaos.

All four of them widened their beautiful eyes and exclaimed in surprise.

They knew all too well what being an E-level awakened individual meant.

That was the first step in unlocking the genetic potential, the starting point for entering the extraordinary.

It is the confidence that allows one to fight their way through hordes of zombies and no longer be at the mercy of others.

Jiang Chuyuan, in particular, had witnessed Zhang Lang wreaking havoc in the horde of zombies this morning.

That overwhelming power was already deeply etched in her heart.

Hearing that Su Qing was about to become an E-level awakener, she was utterly horrified.

Simultaneously,

I was so envious.

"Honey, are you telling the truth?"

Su Qing herself was also stunned.

The surprise came so suddenly that she felt a little dizzy.

She never imagined that she could embark on the path to becoming stronger so quickly and become a truly combat-ready person.

She was very happy and looking forward to it.

If she could become an E-level Awakener soon, then she could go out with Zhang Lang.

"When have I ever lied to you?"

Zhang Lang laughed heartily, his smile carrying a hint of doting affection.

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He reached out his large hand and gently patted her pert buttocks.

"Hehe, that's great!"

"Once I break through, I can help you share the burden, and you won't always have to go out and work so hard by yourself."

Su Qing's eyes crinkled with joy; she was overjoyed.

"Alright, you guys take your time eating. I'm going out for a bit."

As Zhang Lang spoke, he stood up from the sofa.

"Are you going out to hunt zombies again?"

Jiang Chuyuan immediately asked nervously.

"Um."

Zhang Lang nodded lightly, his tone nonchalant, "Go out for a stroll and see if you can kill a few more Tier 1 mutated zombies and bring back a few more energy cores."

His purpose was very clear.

To gather enough crystal cores for Su Qing's breakthrough.

Hearing these words, Jiang Chuyuan felt a mix of envy and sourness.

Zhang Lang had just returned from fighting a zombie horde, and now he was about to go out hunting again, disregarding the danger.

This is all for Su Qing.

This favoritism made her both envious and even more eager to become his rightful woman.

If only she could seduce this man.

Will she also receive this favor?

She really, really wanted it.

"Then you must be very careful and pay attention to safety."

Jiang Chuyuan quickly gave instructions.

Su Qing and Liu Ruyan wanted to speak, but Zhang Lang interrupted them with a smile.

"You all hurry up and drink your porridge."

"Don't worry, I'm a D-rank Awakener now. With my strength, I can easily sweep through the newbie zone. You can just stay home and wait."

He paused, then turned to look at Jiang Chuyuan, "Principal Jiang, could you arrange a lottery later?"

"Hmm... give me three more."

"Choose three again?"

Jiang Chuyuan's eyes suddenly lit up, and her heart raced instantly.

So, it seems they're going to have her host?

So, is she...?

Could we secretly do something underhanded, like tampering with things?

However, her little scheme, which had just begun to surface, was seen through by Zhang Lang with a half-smile.

"Don't even think about cheating. Remember to record the whole thing; I'll be checking it when I get back."

Jiang Chuyuan's cheeks flushed, and her newly formed plan shattered with a snap.

She quickly composed herself and nodded obediently, "No, no, I will definitely guarantee fairness, openness and impartiality."

That's what she said, but she still couldn't help feeling a pang of disappointment.

The opportunity for underhanded dealings is gone; now it's all down to luck.

But then she thought, what if luck really does smile upon her?

What if she actually gets selected?

Having been transported to this post-apocalyptic wasteland, anything can happen.

If good fortune were to befall her, there would be no stopping it.

Thinking of this, a glimmer of anticipation rekindled in her heart.

Zhang Lang stopped at the entrance of the hall, turned back and added, "If you're also participating, have Su Qing write down the numbers and host the lottery later."

Su Qing is his legal wife, and since he is not at home, she should be in charge.

"Yes, that's what I think too!"

Jiang Chuyuan quickly responded.

Zhang Lang nodded slightly, said no more, picked up the sharp spear he had made himself from the corner of the wall, and pushed open the door to walk out of the villa.

Then, with a leap, he easily scaled the manor wall and landed in the deserted streets outside.

The moment he landed, his aura of life emanated from him like a light in the darkness, instantly attracting the wandering zombies around him.

The rotting corpses, which had been wandering aimlessly in a daze, suddenly raised their heads.

"Whoa..."

"Whoa...whoa..."

Their cloudy eyes locked onto Zhang Lang's figure.

A harsh, low growl escaped from his throat.

Its rotting mouth dripped with foul-smelling sap, and its stiff limbs lunged at him with ferocious speed.

"Ding! Prosperity Points +1."

When a zombie lunged forward, Zhang Lang stabbed and twisted with his spear, reaping its life.

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suddenly.

Zhang Lang's eyes swept over the several zombies that were pouncing on him.

He glanced at something not far away out of the corner of his eye, and his spirits lifted instantly, a faint smile appearing on his lips…