Reborn In the Apocalypse: My Hotel Has Unlimited Supplies-Chapter 85: Can’t Level Up Without Completing the Mission
As Chu Jiangyue and Shen Zhigui leisurely walked forward, Chu Jiangyue didn’t bother to use navigation or take a car, since their aim was to kill zombies.
"Nearby zombies have mostly been cleared out. We might not encounter any at this pace."
Around Jianglin Hotel, whether it’s treasures or zombies, basically everything has been scavenged.
"No worries. If we don’t meet zombies, then it’s just a walk."
Previously at the hotel, it felt like a weight pressing on her heart. Being outside now, it’s much better.
Shen Zhigui didn’t say anything more, since his main reason for coming along was to ensure Chu Jiangyue’s safety; for him, nothing else matters.
This was the first time Chu Jiangyue strolled near Jianglin Hotel like this and soon discovered many things she hadn’t noticed before.
For example: there’s a vine that has been growing from Prosperity Heights District towards Jianglin Hotel.
By now, the vine has extended out of the district towards Jianglin Hotel, with less than 20 meters remaining to enter the hotel’s zone.
Normal plants have vanished; most of what’s appearing now are mutant plants.
However, the fact that mutant plants are growing towards Jianglin Hotel is worth pondering.
"This is a mutant plant, isn’t it?"
Although she had her guesses, Chu Jiangyue wouldn’t jump to conclusions without verification,
Shen Zhigui followed Chu Jiangyue’s gaze,
and indeed saw a mutant plant.
"It probably is, but since it doesn’t attack humans, no one nearby has bothered with it. Why suddenly mention it?"
Shen Zhigui was puzzled about Chu Jiangyue’s sudden interest in the mutant plant.
"I wonder if I could dig it up without causing problems?"
If it doesn’t actively attack people, it’s one thing, but that doesn’t mean its combat prowess is weak. To Chu Jiangyue, it would be great for guarding the home.
"Better be cautious. If you provoke it, it’ll be another problem to solve."
Shen Zhigui stopped Chu Jiangyue from moving forward.
This mutant plant can dominate the entire Prosperity Heights District, proving it’s certainly not to be underestimated.
But while Chu Jiangyue was stopped, the mutant plant wasn’t hindered.
When Chu Jiangyue got closer, the whole vine vibrated with excitement and quickly approached the two.
Shen Zhigui’s pupils shrank, instinctively placing Chu Jiangyue behind him, with Thunder Ability gathering in his palm instantly.
Observing Shen Zhigui’s actions, a small ripple stirred in Chu Jiangyue’s heart, though it was so faint even she didn’t notice.
"I feel like it doesn’t mean any harm."
Chu Jiangyue’s Wood Element Ability gives her some sense of the plant’s emotions.
The feedback from this vine to Chu Jiangyue was joy and excitement.
Despite Chu Jiangyue’s words, Shen Zhigui stayed alert, continually gathering electricity in his palm.
The vine swished closer to them, and from about a meter away, it lifted from the ground, gently tapping Chu Jiangyue’s wrist twice.
Shen Zhigui: ...
Chu Jiangyue casually channeled a bit of superpower into it, causing the entire vine to writhe before uprooting itself, wrapping around Chu Jiangyue’s wrist, refusing to leave.
"Is it... really a mutant plant?"
The mutant plants Shen Zhigui encounters while out don’t seem quite like this.
Could the double standards be any more obvious?
"Today’s harvest is pretty good."
Chu Jiangyue dangled the vine in front of Shen Zhigui. It was her first time successfully subduing a mutant plant.
"So... are we still hunting zombies?"
Her initial goal was to find zombies, but the mutant plant was a total surprise.
"Let’s go with the flow, have a look around, and head back if there are no zombies."
Having obtained a mutant plant, Chu Jiangyue’s mood had shifted, finding zombies to vent was no longer as important.
Shen Zhigui originally came to protect Chu Jiangyue, having no objections to her decisions.
However, the Little Vine seemed to understand Chu Jiangyue and Shen Zhigui’s conversation. After they spoke of hunting zombies, it tugged at Chu Jiangyue’s wrist, stretching in one direction.
Chu Jiangyue lowered her gaze to the Little Vine: "Are you saying there are zombies in that direction?"
Shen Zhigui also looked at the Little Vine, feeling some surprise. This mutant plant seemed smarter than others.
"If you want to go, we can have a look."
Seeing that Chu Jiangyue wanted to follow the Little Vine’s guidance, likely hesitant due to his presence, Shen Zhigui directly made the suggestion.
Sure enough, upon hearing his words, Chu Jiangyue smiled: "Let’s go have a look; Little Vine, lead the way."
Chu Jiangyue tapped the stem and leaves of the Little Vine.
The Little Vine used its grown stem and leaves to direct the two.
"Is this... inside Prosperity Heights District?"
Seeing the direction indicated by the Little Vine, both Chu Jiangyue and Shen Zhigui were shocked.
Prosperity Heights housed those seeking proximity for Jianglin Hotel’s new guest rooms, including strong teams.
Hence, the zombies in Prosperity Heights were regularly cleared out.
Yet now, the Little Vine was indicating there were zombies inside Prosperity Heights.
"Let’s go check it out."
This issue was serious, and if exposed, the whole Prosperity Heights would suffer.
Chu Jiangyue nodded, and with Shen Zhigui, walked together towards Prosperity Heights.
With Jianglin Hotel opening two new towers, Prosperity Heights saw fewer residents, but some still remained.
Following the direction given by Little Vine, they eventually arrived at a villa deep inside Prosperity Heights.
Prosperity Heights consisted of standalone villas, each far apart.
This particular villa looked uninhabited, yet standing at its entrance, Chu Jiangyue felt a chilly breeze.
"Shall we go in and have a look?"
Since it was the path led by the Little Vine, Chu Jiangyue naturally respected Shen Zhigui’s opinion.
Shen Zhigui nodded.
Having come this far, it would be a waste not to explore.
"Groan... Groan..."
The faint sound made Chu Jiangyue furrow her brow.
"Did you hear a sound?"
Chu Jiangyue leaned closer to Shen Zhigui and unconsciously lowered her voice.
Chu Jiangyue’s sudden closeness made Shen Zhigui’s heart nearly jump out. It took a while before he responded: "I heard it; it’s indeed a zombie’s sound."
However, Shen Zhigui suspected the zombie’s actions were restricted, else it wouldn’t have remained hidden this long.
"Be careful; let’s take a look."
If someone really was secretly raising zombies, it was a grave matter.
Keeping zombies in their neighborhood showed blatant disregard for others’ lives.
With the villa door closed, they had to climb over the wall to enter.
Shen Zhigui’s agility allowed him to climb over effortlessly.
Chu Jiangyue, not tall enough, finally climbed with the help of the Little Vine.
