"Bad Lin Lang!"
"Despicable man!"
"I actually thought you were a good person before!"
In room 2202, Yu Anni lay sprawled on the large bed, her face buried in a pillow.
She even wished she could suffocate herself right there!
She would rather die than leave!
Life in Happiness Residential Complex was like a dream, so enchanting that she never wanted to leave—
No Red Mist!
No Ferocious Beasts!
And none of those demons who abandoned their humanity and morals due to hunger!
But.
She just couldn't bring herself to agree to Lin Lang's demands.
Even though.
She already had a deep fondness for Lin Lang! He was so strong.
So capable.
And so gentle and chivalrous toward her.
He was practically perfect in every way.
If only!
Lin Lang could keep this up! Give her a few more months.
She might have genuinely fallen in love with him.
But!
He suddenly pulled this stunt on Yu Anni! It felt like she had plummeted from heaven to hell in an instant! Such a drastic fall!
It was truly unbearable for Yu Anni!
Although.
Lin Lang had let her stay this time.
But! Who knew when he might kick her out next? It really made her feel insecure! "Ah!"
She screamed into the pillow! "Bad Lin Lang! Couldn't you have held out for a few more months?"
"Even if I knew you were faking it, I would've been willing!"
But now.
Lin Lang's forceful approach had triggered a strong rebellious streak in her!
She vowed to herself that no matter what Lin Lang said, she wouldn't give in!
She guessed! In the coming days.
Lin Lang would probably come over frequently to brainwash her! He might even send his women to take turns persuading her! "Hmph!"
"I won't be easily convinced by you!"
…
But Lin Lang had no intention of trying to persuade Yu Anni.
In fact, he specifically instructed the women living in room 2102.
Not to approach Yu Anni on their own!
It was true that he wanted to keep Yu Anni.
But he really didn't have the time or the patience to waste too much effort on one woman.
He had already given her the choice.
Whether to stay or leave was entirely up to her.
If she absolutely refused.
Lin Lang wouldn't force her.
…
Lin Lang stepped outside.
By the basketball court in Happiness Residential Complex.
A team that had gone out to hunt Ferocious Beasts returned.
They handed over their prey to Zhang Dabing.
And received their survival supplies.
It was a gray rabbit the size of a washbasin.
Its teeth were as sharp as knives!
And its hind legs were incredibly muscular! Zhang Dabing pulled out a small knife from under the table and cut a small piece of meat from the rabbit.
He placed it in his mouth and chewed carefully.
Then.
With a serious expression, he said to the worker beside him:
"Not poisonous! But the meat is tough and hard to digest."
"Grind it up and mix it with other Ferocious Beast meat to make jerky."
"Got it!"
The assistant noted it down in a small notebook.
Then they carried the rabbit to a small room at the back.
From the room came a cacophony of sounds: chopping bones, running water, clanging pots and pans…
It was like a bustling hotel kitchen! Lin Lang approached with a smile and said, "In ancient times, Shennong tasted a hundred herbs. Today, Dabing tastes a hundred beasts. Impressive!"
Zhang Dabing was immune to all poisons and could eat anything! Such an ability was perfect for testing toxicity!
Lin Lang took a moment to check Zhang Dabing's combat power information—
[Zhang Dabing]
[Combat Power: B+]
[Superpower: Digestion and Absorption (Level 9); Spirit Combat (Level 8)]
He had already reached B+ grade!
Seeing Lin Lang approach, Zhang Dabing said earnestly, "Although you have a lot of supplies stored, they will eventually run out one day!"
"So, I've been trying to find some meat or plants that everyone can eat!"
"This way, we can also reduce the residential complex's material expenses!"
Hearing this.
Lin Lang nodded in satisfaction.
He hadn't expected that Zhang Dabing, who seemed honest and perhaps a bit simple-minded on the surface, could actually be so thoughtful! He had the makings of a leader! So.
Lin Lang took out a Top Grade Spirit Battle Pill from his spatial storage and generously tossed it to him: "Well done."
Zhang Dabing instinctively caught the elixir.
His eyes widened in shock:
"Is this the elixir you refined earlier?!"
Lin Lang instructed, "This is a Top Grade Spirit Battle Pill!"
"It contains an immense amount of energy, so ordinary people can't consume it casually."
"However, with your exceptional digestive abilities, you should be able to handle it."
...
Zhang Dabing examined the pill with astonishment!
Then he glanced at Lin Lang's expression.
He remembered that Lin Lang had only refined one of these dark green pills! So Zhang Dabing had always assumed that even if Lin Lang didn't consume it himself, he would surely give it to one of his women! But he never expected!
Lin Lang would actually give it to him?!
Could it be!
In Lin Lang's heart!
His status was actually higher than that of his women?! For a moment!
Zhang Dabing was deeply moved!
A sense of being trusted filled his inherently simple heart!
He solemnly!
Bowed to Lin Lang and said, "Thank you, Lord Lin Lang!"
Lin Lang waved his hand: "It's nothing, no need for formalities. And don't call me 'Lord,' just call me Lin Lang."
"Understood, Lord Lin Lang!"
Then.
Lin Lang asked Zhang Dabing, "Have you counted how many people are currently living in Happiness Residential Complex?"
"How many Espers are there?"
"What's the highest combat power level?"
Zhang Dabing answered one by one:
"Recently, several groups of survivors have come to join us, and I've accepted them all."
"Currently, there are 723 residents in the complex!"
"Among them, 32 are Espers."
"The highest combat power is C++ Grade!"
Lin Lang nodded.
Although he didn't currently have plans to establish his own faction.
In some ways.
Having a stronger overall strength in Happiness Residential Complex would benefit him! At the very least!
They wouldn't be bullied by the Black Dragon Society like before.
This would also save him some trouble.
Allowing him to focus on pursuing more women.
...
Lin Lang walked out of the residential complex gate.
With a leap!
He soared into the sky! He planned to visit the Jiangbei Villa District to check on Xu Xingyao.
After all, his equipment had been upgraded.
How could he not show it off?...
At that moment! Another team returning from hunting Ferocious Beasts came back.
They spotted Lin Lang.
Lin Lang also noticed them.
Then, out of habit, he scanned them with his Divine Sense—
Among them, two individuals caught his attention! One was Lu Xiaoxing's brother:
[Lu Chaoqiang]
[Combat Power: C+]
[Superpower: Ice (Level 3)]
And there was one more.
It was a woman: [Ding Xinrou]
[Appearance: 9.5/10]
[Charging: 0 times]
[Loyalty: 1%]
[Return Rate: 0]
[Combat Power: B+]
[Superpower: Twin Rebirth (Level 9)]
"Huh?"
A 9.5 in appearance.
And she hasn't been charged yet? Wasn't this a gift from the heavens?! Lin Lang couldn't help but glance at her again.
But then he noticed! Judging by the naked eye, this woman was indeed beautiful, but far from a 9.5! Yet, the system's rating couldn't be wrong!
That meant…
She was deliberately disguising her true looks! And!
Her combat power had reached B+ level.
But as Zhang Dabing had mentioned, the strongest survivor in the Happiness Residential Complex was only at C++ Grade! That meant this woman was hiding her true strength! Why would she change her appearance and conceal her power? Was it simply to avoid trouble?
Or was there a more sinister motive behind her presence here?…
Bada Plaza!
The coffee shop.
Inside the secret room! Through Ding Xinrou's eyes, Yan Lan and the others had spotted Lin Lang!
Shen Chuchu was inexplicably excited: "Lin Lang! It's him! It's really him!"
Yan Lan sneered coldly: "Hmph! That despicable man finally dares to show his face!"
"Let's just…"
"Have Xinrou kill him now!"
At the same time!
At the entrance of the Happiness Residential Complex, Ding Xinrou.
Suddenly looked up!
Her icy gaze instantly locked onto Lin Lang! A murderous intent filled the air! (End of Chapter)