Rise of the Wasteland in Cultivation

Zhou Chen rarely takes a bath, but after last night's battle, his body was covered in the rotten flesh and juices of zombies, and he still smelled awful, with a stench of decaying flesh that was truly nauseating.

So Zhou Chen decided to go to the bathroom to take a shower, and just then he ran into Tang Hao'er coming out. She had obviously just finished showering as well, with her long hair hanging down her back, wearing only a set of pajamas, probably without a bra, and the outline of her chest bounced as she walked.

Tang Hao'er is beautiful and has a great figure. She has a slim waist and a big hip, and is a typical pear-shaped figure, which is very eye-catching.

Zhou Chen subconsciously swallowed, but couldn't help teasingly said, "Oh my, good girl, are you all cleaned up and ready to open for business? I wish you a prosperous business!"

Tang Hao'er ignored him, drying her hair with a towel as she walked straight past.

Zhou Chen was a little annoyed, but then he suddenly remembered what the fat guy had said in the car. He immediately shrugged dismissively and muttered, "Tch, do whatever you want. I, Zhou Chen, wouldn't be interested in a bitch. I'm going to take a shower!"

Then, whistling, he went into the bathroom, took a nice, relaxing shower, and changed into clean clothes.

Just as Zhou Chen was about to return to his room, he saw Tang Hao'er standing in the corridor, talking flirtatiously with a male scavenger. They were laughing and joking, seemingly getting along quite well, and it seemed like they would soon close the deal.

"What a bastard! He's incorrigible. He just arrived at the new camp and hasn't even had a chance to sit down yet, and he's already trying to solicit customers." Zhou Chen cursed under his breath. He didn't know where the anger came from, but he strode forward and forcefully pushed the male scavenger away.

The male scavenger was taken aback for a moment, then shouted angrily, "Kid, what are you doing?"

Zhou Chen unleashed the aura of a level-two gene-enhanced warrior and cursed, "Damn it, get lost!"

The male scavenger was just an ordinary person, not even a first-level enhanced cultivator. He was so frightened that he immediately turned around and left, muttering to himself, "Why is he so flamboyant when there are men around? He made me think he was a prostitute. What a waste of my enthusiasm."

Zhou Chen turned around and glared fiercely at Tang Hao'er. A barely perceptible hint of smugness flashed in her eyes, but she feigned annoyance and said, "Why did you chase my guest away? He still needs to eat!"

"Eat, eat, eat! I'll let you eat your fill." Zhou Chen hoisted Tang Hao'er up by the waist, went straight into the room, and closed the door.

After what seemed like an eternity, Zhou Chen finally put on his clothes, muttering curses, "You bitch, have you had your fill now?"

Tang Hao'er bit her lip, her gaze somewhat resentful, and held out her hand, saying, "The money hasn't been paid yet."

Zhou Chen sneered, "I'll transfer two thousand contribution points to your account later and keep you as my mistress. You're not allowed to take any other clients after this, or I'll break your legs."

"Two thousand isn't enough," Tang Hao'er said, pouting.

"Two thousand per month!"

Tang Hao'er immediately beamed and said, "That's more like it. I can buy some canned food to treat myself."

Zhou Chen slapped Tang Hao'er on the buttocks and cursed, "You money-grubbing little slut."

Tang Hao'er let out an exaggerated "Ouch!" and sat up, giggling, "Even the head of the household has to give his wife some money for household expenses. Since Brother Chen is going to support someone, he naturally has to give her some money for household expenses too."

Zhou Chen sneered, "Dream on. This isn't household expenses, it's a mistress fee. Don't try to elevate yourself."

Tang Hao'er said with a coquettish smile, "Whether it's for household expenses or for keeping you, you have to give it to me every month, my dear. Let me serve you one more time."

"Get lost, you want to drain me dry." Zhou Chen pushed Tang Hao'er away, but winced in pain. It turned out that he had been too rough with Tang Hao'er, and the gunshot wound on his leg had torn open again, causing it to bleed again.

Tang Hao'er exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Chen, your wound is bleeding!"

Zhou Chen frowned and said, "What are you yelling about? Re-bandage me and stop shouting. If Fatty and the boss hear this, they'll laugh at me to death."

"Wait a minute, I don't have any hemostatic medicine here." Tang Hao'er quickly put on her clothes and ran to the supply station to buy some hemostatic medicine and bandages.

A strange feeling arose in Zhou Chen's heart, and he sneered, "I will give you the money, I won't take advantage of you."

Tang Hao'er pouted and said, "I don't care about your few stinking coins."

Zhou Chen was about to make a sarcastic remark, but ultimately held back. Tang Hao'er, who was unwrapping his old bandages, looked up at Zhou Chen with a puzzled expression and said, "Why aren't you saying anything? This isn't like you!"

Zhou Chen coughed lightly, feeling a little embarrassed, wondering if he had been too foul-mouthed in the past.

At this moment, Tang Hao'er had already removed the old bandages and found that the wound had indeed reopened and was bleeding.

Today, during the battle with the enslaved, Zhou Chen was accidentally shot in the thigh. Although it did not damage any bones or tendons, it still resulted in a large wound from which a piece of flesh was missing.

Seeing this, Tang Hao'er felt a pang of heartache. She applied the hemostatic medicine to the wound, and at that very moment, a soft green light emanated from her palm. Under the glow, Zhou Chen's wound quickly stopped bleeding and began to heal slowly.

"This is... a healing ability?" Zhou Chen looked at Tang Hao'er in shock.

Tang Hao'er was also a little confused. The green light on her hand disappeared instantly, and she stammered, "Healing ability? I...I don't know either!"

Zhou Chen was both surprised and delighted, and quickly said, "It might be the first time your superpower has awakened. Quick, try again, don't miss the opportunity."

"Oh!" Tang Hao'er quickly reached out and pressed her hand on Zhou Chen's wound, but this time the green light did not appear again.

"Huh, where did it go?" Tang Hao'er and Zhou Chen were both a little confused.

Tang Hao'er tried several more times but failed to activate her superpower. She said somewhat dejectedly, "No, Brother Chen, was that just a hallucination?"

Zhou Chen cursed, "Hallucination my ass! Try to recall how you used it just now. Don't waste your ability. Some opportunities are gone forever, and there's no going back."

Tang Hao'er nodded, recalled for a moment, and quietly looked at Zhou Chen's half-healed wound. The feeling of heartache returned, so she reached out her hand, and this time the green light appeared again.

Zhou Chen felt a warm sensation at the location of the wound, as if flesh and blood were growing back. Gradually, the wound completely healed.

"Alright, alright, stop now!" Zhou Chen hurriedly ordered. Tang Hao'er then released her grip, looking visibly tired but extremely happy.

"Oh my god, I actually have healing abilities! I'm an ability user!" Tang Hao'er looked at her hands excitedly.

Zhou Chen was also happy for Tang Hao'er, but he couldn't help but say sarcastically, "Congratulations, Miss Hao, you won't have to sell your body anymore. With your healing abilities, I bet all five major powers will be fighting over you."

Tang Hao'er glared at Zhou Chen and said, "Can't you say something nice to coax me?"

Zhou Chen pouted and said, "That's just how I am. If you don't like it, then don't listen. You don't expect me to coax you."

Tang Hao'er sighed and said, "I just love hearing your harsh words. Isn't that a bit masochistic?"

Zhou Chen stared at Tang Hao'er in astonishment, then nodded in agreement.

Tang Hao'er said quietly, "Brother Chen, I'm not blind. Although you have a sharp tongue, you are the kindest among all my customers. Otherwise, I wouldn't have climbed onto the pickup truck that day. I bet you would have saved me."

Zhou Chen stubbornly replied, "It just so happens that you were in a good mood."

Tang Hao'er stared intently at Zhou Chen and said, "Then why were you angry when I was about to entertain a customer? You were also angry when I wanted to leave with the slave."

Zhou Chen was momentarily speechless.

Tang Hao'er smiled smugly and opened her arms to wrap around Zhou Chen's neck, but he pushed her away. Tang Hao'er said somewhat aggrievedly, "Brother Chen, I know you think I'm dirty."

Zhou Chen scoffed, "Bullshit! If I disliked you, would I be helping you out so often?"

"Brother Chen, I'm quitting this job, and I don't need you to support me anymore. Just let me join the Azure Wolf Squad." Tang Hao'er said earnestly, "I wasn't qualified before, and I didn't even dare to think about it, but now, I feel like I can join."

"You'll have to ask our boss about this!"

"Then take me to see Master Bi now!"

"Go take a shower first!"

Tang Hao'er chuckled and said, "Don't you need to wash? Let's wash together."

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Ye Wenrou took a shower, returned to her room, put the jade bracelet that was now covered with tiny cracks back on, and then set up a chessboard to study the "Eighteen Endgame Poems of the Rotten Chessboard" that Leng San had taught her.

She hasn't fully figured out the first round yet, but her mental strength has clearly increased, and she can already control a water droplet to spin around her.

Just as Ye Wenrou was engrossed in her research, the fat man came running and knocked on the door, his voice booming, "Wenrou, the boss wants to see you."

Ye Wenrou had no choice but to put down the chess game and go to Bi Lang's room, where she found Tang Hao'er there, standing affectionately beside Zhou Chen. She couldn't help but ask, "Oh, are you getting ready to get your marriage certificate?"

Zhou Chen coughed awkwardly and said, "How could that be? Gentle girl, don't talk nonsense. It's Tang Hao'er who awakened her healing ability. She wants to join our Canglang Squad."

Ye Wenrou blurted out, "Healing ability?"

Healing abilities are not uncommon, but every healer is highly sought after, and various factions will compete for them. Even enslaved people will treat healers with great respect, since no one can guarantee that they will not get hurt, and having a healer by their side can greatly increase their survival rate.

Zhou Chen decisively took out a dagger, made a cut on his arm, and ordered, "Tang Hao'er, show me!"

Tang Hao'er used her healing ability again, and the small wound on Zhou Chen's arm quickly healed.

The group exchanged joyful glances, and Bi Lang smiled and said, "We sincerely welcome Miss Tang to join the Azure Wolf Squad."

Ye Wenrou nodded and said, "I have no objection, you are welcome to join."

"Hehe, me too. Welcome, sister-in-law. Please take good care of me in the future," the fat man chuckled, only to immediately get a kick in the butt from Zhou Chen.

Tang Hao'er said happily, "I hope you will take good care of me in the future, Little Fatty and Gentle Girl."

Ye Wenrou smiled gently and said, "I told you, you can live with dignity. Congratulations!"