Chapter 333 – Brother-in-law, Want to Be Friends?

The unknown is one of the main reasons why superpowers are so highly threatening.

Ling Mo’s superpower started with simple puppet control and gradually evolved into what it is today, becoming quite deceptive in the process.

As long as no one is powerful enough to see through Ye Lian and the three girls’ identities with the naked eye, it would be impossible to guess the true nature of Ling Mo’s superpower.

Mental abilities might be the most mysterious category of all superpowers.

Of course, there might be highly intelligent individuals who can deduce the truth from subtle clues.

But Ling Mo always believes in one principle: as long as he is strong enough, even if his secret is exposed, he can still eliminate the threat.

Being as cautious as possible and being completely timid are two entirely different concepts.

To enhance strength, it’s impossible to avoid all risks.

Even though Zhang Yu knew that what Ling Mo said was mostly untrue, he had no choice but to accept it with resignation.

He continued, “The guy lying at your feet is our… captain. Damn, why does saying it feel so embarrassing? Anyway, while he’s still unconscious, I want to ask about the one who died in the Square…”

“Oh, that guy. He suddenly pulled out a gun and tried to attack us, so I took him out,” Ling Mo said without hesitation.

An unthinking response is most likely the truth. It’s good that there were no unnecessary complications…

Besides, regarding this matter, Zhang Yu couldn’t think of any reason why Ling Mo would lie.

The reason, of course, is that Zhang Yu couldn’t imagine Ling Mo would read others’ memories.

With Zhang Yu’s question and considering the sequence of events, Ling Mo naturally understood what had happened.

A slight smile appeared on his lips, thinking that these two people didn’t seem like rigid Camp members…

“I’ve told you everything. That’s how it is, so there’s no need to be too nervous. We mean no harm.”

Zhang Yu smiled and said.

Ling Mo nodded and then curiously turned his gaze to Yuwen Xuan, who was lying on the ground.

According to Zhang Yu’s description, Yuwen Xuan used to be relatively normal…

But as his strength grew, it seemed like his superpower influenced him, making his personality more and more obsessive.

He was also quite determined when it came to finding Li Yalin.

And that’s not all. Due to his obsession, his feelings for Li Yalin were likely affected as well.

“Cough, cough. So, he might be a bit unfriendly towards you, but don’t worry, I won’t let him do anything stupid…” Zhang Yu said as he forcefully kicked Yuwen Xuan.

However, his actions looked more like deliberate revenge.

Ling Mo wasn’t particularly concerned. Although Yuwen Xuan seemed very strong, he had two Leader-Level Zombies and one advanced-stage zombie by his side. His own superpower was also highly unpredictable.

In Zhang Yu’s eyes, it was hard to believe that someone as unremarkable as Ling Mo could be stronger than Yuwen Xuan.

On the other hand, Li Yalin and Ye Lian’s performance had left Zhang Yu quite impressed.

But while Zhang Yu doubted Ling Mo, Luo Ni and Wu Pengfei had no confidence in Yuwen Xuan.

They had witnessed Ling Mo’s power firsthand and were thoroughly convinced, even to the point of blind admiration.

“Such a grand entrance, only to fall flat right after, and he still talks so big…”

The two exchanged glances and couldn’t help but smile.

However, after laughing, Luo Ni’s cheeks inexplicably turned red. She instinctively reached out to touch her hip. “Did I just fall flat on my bare butt…?”

With the pain rousing him, Yuwen Xuan immediately woke up.

Although Ling Mo appeared relaxed, he was actually on high alert. Zhang Yu quickly warned, “Hey, Yuwen Xuan, don’t do anything stupid…”

Before he could finish, Yuwen Xuan had already turned his gaze towards Li Yalin, then towards Ling Mo.

“So, I already have a brother-in-law? This is heartbreaking! I didn’t even get to toast at the wedding!” Yuwen Xuan grabbed Zhang Yu and stood up, reaching out to pat Ling Mo on the shoulder. “Come on, dear brother-in-law, tell me how you two met and fell in love. Do I have a niece?”

“…You’re not jealous?” Zhang Yu was dumbfounded and visibly awkward.

I’ve set this up for a dramatic showdown, and you’re giving me this?

I clearly painted you as the obsessive brother type. Shouldn’t you be saying something like, ‘How dare you take my sister, taste my wrath!’ to match the setup?

This genuine blessing and heartfelt joy don’t align with you fainting a moment ago!

“Why would I be jealous? Haha, I’m too happy for that! Just now, I suddenly thought about the possibility of having a niece and got a bit overwhelmed…” Yuwen Xuan said, moving closer to Ling Mo, looking somewhat embarrassed.

“What are you embarrassed about?! You’re making me look bad!” Zhang Yu’s eye twitched slightly as he struggled to contain his anger and the urge to pummel Yuwen Xuan.

Ling Mo discreetly took a step back, avoiding Yuwen Xuan’s hand, and asked Li Yalin in a low voice, “Senior Sister, do you remember this guy at all?”

Li Yalin was staring wide-eyed at Yuwen Xuan. “Well… I do remember a cousin who was very close to me and looks just like him. But that cousin… wasn’t a psychopath!”

“Hahaha, that’s definitely me! Look, you’ve changed a lot—grown up and become more beautiful. A little change in me isn’t a big deal, right? Besides, my heart hasn’t changed…” Yuwen Xuan said with an excited look in his eyes, completely unbothered.

Despite Li Yalin’s rather cold expression, Yuwen Xuan’s enthusiasm was unwavering, which made everyone, including Ling Mo, feel a bit sorry for him.

“Uh… since he really is your cousin, maybe you should…” Ling Mo began, seeing Yuwen Xuan staring eagerly at Li Yalin, who was retreating further away.

“Oh, alright then.” Li Yalin reluctantly looked at Yuwen Xuan for a moment before slowly saying, “Cousin.”

Yuwen Xuan’s face lit up with joy. He reached into his coat and pulled out two small items. “Here, these are for you both. Ling Mo, take this as a meeting gift. Let’s be friends, okay?”

Li Yalin was naturally reluctant to accept the gifts. She was already averse to interacting with humans, so suddenly having a blood relative among them made her behavior understandably strange.

Her mind must be in complete turmoil right now…

For other zombies, blood relations wouldn’t make any difference—they wouldn’t change their stance as different species. But Li Yalin, having spent considerable time with Ling Mo, hadn’t been forcibly instilled with humanity, yet she didn’t rely purely on instinct like typical zombies.

Ling Mo sighed inwardly and took a closer look at the two “gifts.”

“…Such unique gifts.”

Using grenades as meeting presents, this cousin sure had a grand style!

After confirming Yuwen Xuan’s identity, Ling Mo, though still very cautious, adopted a much friendlier demeanor.

This situation posed both a risk and an opportunity for Ling Mo.

On one hand, Yuwen Xuan, who knew Li Yalin well, might notice something amiss and possibly uncover her true identity.

On the other hand, Yuwen Xuan was clearly a powerful superhuman and likely held a significant position at Falcon Camp.

Having this connection could be highly beneficial for Ling Mo in the future.

Falcon Camp was bound to control most of the region’s resources, no doubt about that.

Compared to gathering resources on his own, Ling Mo could obtain far more, and more comprehensive, supplies from Falcon Camp.

With Yuwen Xuan in the picture, the burden on Ling Mo’s shoulders would be considerably lightened!

Moreover, Yuwen Xuan could help Ling Mo with an urgent matter in the near future.

After some more casual conversation, Zhang Yu suggested finding a place to sit down and talk.

Having finally found Li Yalin, Yuwen Xuan definitely wouldn’t want to leave immediately, and Wu Pengfei, who was seriously injured, couldn’t stand for much longer.

Ling Mo initially wanted to get Wu Pengfei to the camp as soon as possible, but if he went alone, he would just be another inconspicuous survivor.

However, with an introduction from Zhang Yu or Yuwen Xuan, his treatment would be entirely different.