Chapter 316 – Twisted Pleasure

They were considered one of the more capable squads in this area, but they operated under the classic law of the jungle.

As soon as the Short Fat Man spoke, the rest of the group immediately exchanged uneasy glances.

The series of upheavals following the great disaster and the daily despair they had to face had caused some of them to become psychologically twisted.

Torturing the weak, toying with women, and deriving perverse pleasure from these acts made them feel powerful, as if they were not just struggling worms at the bottom…

The real worms were those similar beings that even they couldn’t resist, while they saw themselves as the strong…

Once such behavior began, it was hard to stop, especially as external pressures continued to mount.

The ongoing catastrophe was like an ever-increasing weight, pressing down on them every moment, making it hard to breathe.

Only those with exceptionally strong mental fortitude could maintain a normal mindset under such circumstances.

As for the others, they either broke down or buried something deep within, something that kept them going.

Ling Mo belonged to the latter group. He wasn’t someone with a heart of stone; if he were, he wouldn’t have felt those bouts of confusion and anxiety.

Searching for Ye Lian back then was part of that.

Moreover, he believed that most humans fell into this latter category.

Humans are different from animals that survive purely on instinct. Even when reduced to prey, they still need various motivations, such as dreams and pursuits…

This squad once had dozens of members, but now only about ten remained, not counting the survivors they encountered sporadically along the way.

The others either ended up in their bellies or were tortured to death.

However, madness doesn’t equate to complete loss of reason. At least the Short Fat Man understood that someone like him wouldn’t survive in a large Survivor Camp. Half a year of madness couldn’t be changed overnight, and if anyone found out about his past, he’d likely die without a place to be buried.

With so many survivors gathered together, the proportion of superhumans was bound to be higher. Who knew if there was someone who could uncover others’ pasts? In any case, the Short Fat Man wouldn’t take that risk.

“Last time we succeeded, it was pure luck… They had too many people and weapons…”

A tall, skinny man said in a low voice. His eyes were somewhat shifty, and his hand holding the knife trembled slightly.

He was not one of the Short Fat Man’s confidants. Although he felt a thrill when slashing someone’s throat, the fear afterward and his usual timidity kept him from gaining much attention.

“Didn’t I say? We’ll just watch from the side and take advantage of any opportunities! Who’s stupid enough to fight them head-on?” the Short Fat Man said impatiently.

The tall, skinny man was still hesitant. He actually wanted to join the Camp, and he believed that as long as he kept quiet, no one would know what he had done in the past.

But the murderous look in the Short Fat Man’s eyes made him shut his mouth.

“Hurry up and find a place to stay. There are no Zombies around here, so it’s a good spot. Saves us a lot of trouble.”

As the Short Fat Man spoke, his eyes began to change.

His pupils seemed to contract and expand continuously.

At the same time, an image similar to what one would see through Infrared Night Vision Goggles appeared before his eyes.

His field of vision was also very broad, quickly extending to the Residential Compound.

“Woof.”

Black Silk, who was trying to scratch herself with her leg, put her leg down. The Main Body on her neck moved immediately, and a dozen silver threads stood up and then slowly swayed in one direction.

“What’s up? By the way, didn’t I just teach you to use your hand?”

Li Yalin, who was practicing her moves nearby, stopped spinning and asked.

“Woof…” Black Silk whimpered in a grievance, but her face remained expressionless, looking like a doll that could make sounds.

She gestured a bit, but her expressive ability was poor, so Li Yalin waved her hand: “Never mind, let’s go check it out. It shouldn’t be Zombies, right? Could it be those people from a few days ago?”

As they walked toward the gate, the Short Fat Man also revealed an excited smile: “There are actually two people in that yard! They might be part of that squad. If we take them out, we can grab a couple of guns!”

“Such good luck?” the pimple-faced man rubbed his hands together, looking a bit excited.

Even the tall, skinny man’s eyes lit up for a moment, but then his face turned stiff again.

“Sweetheart, if we get a handgun, I’ll give it to you to play with, okay?” the Short Fat Man turned and caressed the woman’s face.

The woman flashed a smile and replied in a syrupy voice, “Okay! Thank you, darling.”

As she spoke, she clung tighter to the Short Fat Man’s arm, pressing her cleavage even deeper.

Noticing several fiery glances seemingly drifting across her chest, the woman immediately showed a satisfied smile.

“I can smell it too, a strong scent of blood. Is it Zombies?”

Li Yalin perched on the wall, her nose twitching slightly, and said in confusion.

Black Silk was also puzzled, unable to make a judgment.

The terrain here was very complex, with interwoven alleys limiting their view.

But soon, Black Silk let out a “woof,” and Li Yalin frowned, “Something’s wrong, they’re approaching us. This is strange… Never mind, it’s too complicated to think about. Let’s hide and see.”

As a Leader-Level Zombie, Li Yalin didn’t have Xia Na’s ability to think deeply; she still retained her Zombie instincts.

Faced with unknown enemies, the first move was to hide and ambush.

Black Silk felt the same. The two exchanged a glance and quickly concealed themselves in the dark corners.

In reality, they weren’t hiding in particularly secretive spots, but when they suppressed their presence entirely, it was as if they merged with the darkness. Even their Psychic Activity ceased, making it hard for even superhumans with mental abilities to detect them.

The Short Fat Man and his group soon appeared at the gate of the Residential Compound. Looking at the deep and silent courtyard, a man asked in confusion, “Where are they?”

“Huh? The thermal readings suddenly dropped a lot, but I can still see them. These two might be skilled, so be careful. There are three more upstairs; let’s deal with them after we handle these two.”

Li Yalin never expected this group to find her. As they slowly approached, she remained completely still.

However, as soon as their gun barrels lifted, she sensed a hint of danger.

In a flash, she moved and appeared not far from the group.

The Short Fat Man nearly fired his gun but quickly noticed that Li Yalin was unarmed and, more importantly, a woman鈥”a very beautiful, incredibly sexy young woman with skin as white as jade.

Meanwhile, as two armed men edged closer, Black Silk also revealed herself.

“Boss, there’s a hottie here!” one of them shouted excitedly. Black Silk’s Host Body was also very attractive, and her expressionless demeanor only piqued their interest further.

But the most captivating was Li Yalin. She looked like a stunningly beautiful serpent, with a face and body that exuded a deadly allure, making it hard for anyone to breathe.

This appearance was far more enticing than the female squad member they had killed a few days earlier.

Both sides had the same thought when they met.

The Short Fat Man’s group immediately thought, “To find such perfect specimens in this place, we must enjoy them to death!”

While Li Yalin thought, “Whether these people are from the Camp or not, kill them first. Any threat eliminated is no longer a threat.”

In a way, both sides were driven by instinct…

However, Li Yalin and Black Silk understood the power of firearms. Facing several guns in an open courtyard was extremely dangerous!

Almost simultaneously, they darted into the building. Despite their incredible speed, only the Short Fat Man showed a bit of caution; the other men burst into laughter.

“Run, run! Prey needs to struggle to make the game fun!”

“Let’s trap them in the building. These people are just ordinary survivors, right? Hahaha, it’s been so long since we encountered such top-notch prey… Could they be movie stars?”

“This is going to be great!”