Chapter 127 – The Process!

Volume 2: Battlefield Between Two Worlds

"Fei, what did Dad say to you just now?"

Seeing Zhang Lifei's visibly low mood, Bai Feifei, who was standing behind him, spoke up.

Hearing Bai Feifei's words, Zhang Lifei immediately glared at her.

"Don't ask about things you shouldn't know!"

His tone was very stern.

At the same time, Zhang Lifei realized his current mood was a bit off. He immediately reined in his emotions, turned around, and said gently to Bai Feifei.

"By the way, Feifei, those cosmetics I brought back for you the day before yesterday-are they working well?"

Zhang Lifei's stern tone just now had made Bai Feifei feel uneasy, but hearing his current tone, it was clear he still had feelings for her. This affection was the guarantee for her and her brother's survival in the Apocalypse!

Ignoring her minor grievance from a moment ago, Bai Feifei hugged Zhang Lifei tightly, pressing her full chest firmly against his arm as she answered in a soft, flirtatious voice.

"Fei-Ge, you really know how to pick them! Everything you brought back are the brands Feifei likes."

Hearing Bai Feifei's deliberate attempt to please him, Zhang Lifei didn't show much expression. He simply reached out and gently stroked Bai Feifei's smooth cheek.

It was as if he were stroking a pet!

"By the way, Xiao'an, are you satisfied with the job I arranged for you? If not, your brother-in-law can move you elsewhere."

"I'm very satisfied, Brother-in-law."

Bai Xiao'an, who was standing not far away, stepped forward a few paces and answered Zhang Lifei submissively.

"Good. I usually give the job of watching over the warehouse supplies to people I trust. If there's anything you don't understand, consult Uncle Shanlin more!"

The Uncle Shanlin Zhang Lifei mentioned was, naturally, Zhang Wenhu's confidant-Li Shanlin.

After all, no matter how young Zhang Lifei was, he wouldn't let a Class Holder like Bai Xiao'an, who had absolutely no combat power, guard the supply warehouse alone!

"Fei-Ge is so good to us siblings!"

Before Bai Xiao'an could react, Bai Feifei spoke up first, while leaning her body even closer to Zhang Lifei.

Zhang Lifei nodded noncommittally.

"By the way, Fei-Ge, look. Near the position of the sun in the sky, there seems to be a black spot."

"What black spot?"

Zhang Lifei was busy thinking about his father's affairs and didn't even bother to look up, answering perfunctorily.

However, while Zhang Lifei didn't see it, the Class Holder behind him saw it clearly!

"That's a fucking Mutant Beast! Watch out!"

The one who roared was Sun Ruixing, the person with the highest Physical Attribute nearby!

With Sun Ruixing's eyesight, the moment he noticed something approaching from the horizon, he reacted immediately.

It was a Giant Eagle shimmering with an eerie blue light!

Unfortunately, it was still a bit late. To be more precise, the Giant Eagle's speed was too fast!

Zhang Lifei shuddered upon hearing Sun Ruixing's warning. When he looked up at the sky, he found that the silhouette of the Giant Eagle was already growing larger and larger!

Cold killing intent and sharp talons descended toward Zhang Lifei's head!

This was the result of the Giant Eagle's short-term judgment.

Given its remaining physical strength, to ensure no accidents occurred, it was best not to provoke the strongest person among the group-Sun Ruixing.

At the same time, the Class Holders with low strength simply wouldn't provide enough energy to restore its stamina!

Therefore, Sun Aotian or Zhang Lifei were the best candidates for the Giant Eagle's current hunt!

Compared to Sun Aotian, who was standing next to Sun Ruixing, Zhang Lifei was undoubtedly a better choice!

And Zhang Lifei was certainly no pushover.

Seeing the eagle's talons drawing closer, Zhang Lifei reacted with lightning speed!

Dodging was impossible, but besides dodging, there was another way!

A look of ruthlessness flashed through Zhang Lifei's eyes. He grabbed Bai Xiao'an, who was standing beside him, and threw him directly into the Giant Eagle's claws!

This was the best solution Zhang Lifei could think of!

As long as he could buy even a tiny bit of time, the Class Holders behind him would be able to react and provide support!

And how to buy that time? With a human life! Of course, it absolutely could not be his own life!

The Giant Eagle paused for a fraction of a second before swiftly tearing through Bai Xiao'an's body. Its momentum undiminished, it continued its strike toward Zhang Lifei.

Fortunately, Sun Ruixing, who was standing behind him, had already reacted.

He whipped out the shield hanging at his back. The muscles in his right arm bulged instantly as he hurled the shield directly at the Giant Eagle's forehead!

The immense strength brought by his Level 2 Peak Physical Attribute caused the shield to let out a piercing whistle as it cut through the air!

Dong…

A sound like a tolling bell rang out. The Giant Eagle was momentarily stunned by the massive force of the impact!

This moment made it clear that the Giant Eagle truly was at the end of its tether after its previous battle with the monsters!

That brief delay provided Zhang Lifei with a glimmer of hope for survival!

Seeing the Giant Eagle's talons drawing closer, Zhang Lifei immediately activated his ability!

Frost Armor (Rank B, Active Ability): The power of frost envelops the body, forming a suit of armor filled with chilling air. Excellent physical defense!

As the Frost Armor ability activated, the Giant Eagle's talons made direct contact with Zhang Lifei's body.

The sharp claws quickly tore through the Frost Armor and carved five deep wounds into Zhang Lifei's flesh, but that was as far as they went!

Numerous Class Holders launched ranged attacks at the Giant Eagle. Although the quality of these attacks was poor, they still had some effect on the creature.

The Giant Eagle looked down at the many Class Holders beneath it, then glanced back toward the direction it had come from, where the figures of a man and a dog were sprinting toward the scene. No longer interested in lingering for the Class Holders on the ground, it snatched up Bai Xiao'an's mangled corpse with its talons and beat its wings to take flight.

Blood sprayed from Bai Xiao'an's remains, raining down and drenching Zhang Lifei and Bai Feifei.

Without anyone noticing, a streak of Black Light shot out from the Black Crystal on the Giant Eagle's forehead. Mingled with the falling blood, it shot directly into Bai Feifei's forehead.

Bright red blood obscured Bai Feifei's vision. She vigorously rubbed her brother's blood from her eyes. When her vision cleared, she looked up once more at the receding Giant Eagle and the lifeless Bai Xiao'an dangling from its talons.

"Are you all alright?"

Wen Yu had finally returned to the Camp. He looked at Zhang Lifei, who was currently drinking a Healing Potion, and then at the dazed Bai Feifei.

"I'm fine."

Zhang Lifei's face was pale. The pressure the Giant Eagle had exerted on him just now had been far too intense!

Fortunately, I escaped with my life.

That was Zhang Lifei's current thought. As for Bai Xiao'an-well, Zhang Lifei wasn't going to feel sorry for a dead man.

"That was my brother."

Standing to the side, Bai Feifei stared blankly at the horizon where the Giant Eagle had disappeared before turning her head to speak to Zhang Lifei.

"Yes, I'm sorry."

Zhang Lifei nodded. He took a towel handed to him by a nearby Class Holder and carefully wiped the blood from his body.

Hearing his response, Bai Feifei stared at Zhang Lifei and said with deadly seriousness,

"That was… my brother!!!"

Zhang Lifei handed the towel back to the Class Holder. Looking at Bai Feifei's solemn, piercing gaze, he nodded again.

"I know he was your brother. That's why I said I'm sorry. His death was very meaningful; he saved my life. I owe him a debt of gratitude! In the future, I will repay that debt to you. I think Xiao'an would be very happy about that!"

"Heh."

Bai Feifei lightly wiped her face, where tears and blood were intermingled.

The tears were hers; the blood belonged to Bai Xiao'an!

"That was my brother… the only family I had left! And you just pushed him out like that… He saved your life? Then who was supposed to save his?"

Bai Feifei's voice was filled with despair.

"Sigh."

Seeing Bai Feifei on the verge of a breakdown, Zhang Lifei couldn't help but sigh. He stepped forward, gently pulled her into his arms, and said softly,

"I am so sorry, to both you and Xiao'an. But now that Xiao'an is gone, you still have me. I swear, I will treat you even better from now on."