Chapter 424 – Counter-Ambush

“Have I been discovered…”

A figure slowly emerged from the corner, stepping into the dim sunlight.

The man was tall and thin, his face lined with wrinkles, and his hair somewhat dry and yellow. His downward-slanting eyes gave him a lethargic appearance.

However, the rebar he held in his hand was as thick as a wrist, tightly gripped near his feet, with the upper part covered in red rust, giving it a bloody look.

He coughed dryly, squinting as he sized up Ling Mo. “Mental ability?”

Ling Mo didn’t respond but continued to observe him closely.

“So, you’re stronger than Yan Shang Feng. Both of you have mental abilities, but you managed to kill him.”

In Ling Mo’s psychic probe, this man’s psychic fluctuation was intense, yet his expression remained casually composed…

Yan Shang Feng… must be that long-haired youth… Ling Mo thought.

The Tall and Thin Figure scratched the back of his head. “But you’re out of luck. Killing Yan Shang Feng is one thing, but provoking Tiger… You’re pretty cocky, kid. But meeting us means your bad luck continues. I’m not afraid to tell you, we’ve brought a lot of brothers this time. If you surrender obediently, you might keep your whole body intact. As for these beauties… someone will take good care of them…”

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly dodged to the side, staring in horror at the small hole left where he had just been standing. “Why did you start attacking all of a sudden!”

“Ladies, go!”

Li Yalin and Xia Na immediately charged from the left and right. The Tall and Thin Figure barely blocked Li Yalin, who had suddenly appeared in front of him, but he couldn’t fend off Xia Na from behind. Holding the rebar, he darted into a nearby building, shouting, “Starting a gang fight right away? Are you kidding me!”

“You want to stall for time, why should I cooperate with you?” Ling Mo said coldly.

The Tall and Thin Figure seemed calm at first, but once he started running, his true nature was revealed.

Continuous cries of “Waah! Waah!” and cursing filled the air. “I’ve been discovered! Someone come support me! Are you expecting me to take on six people alone!”

The moment Ling Mo discovered him, the Tall and Thin Figure thought, “This is bad,” but he had no choice but to step out.

He had hoped to provoke Ling Mo a bit, making him wary and buying some time for reinforcements to arrive. But Ling Mo didn’t cooperate at all…

Not only did he start fighting, but he also called others to join in…

If it weren’t for the Tall and Thin Figure’s decent physical condition and good combat skills, he would have been knocked down long ago.

Even now, he was only barely holding on by taking advantage of the terrain…

“Help!!!”

The Tall and Thin Figure shouted at the top of his lungs, and several zombies immediately started converging on the area.

He was shouting vigorously but didn’t notice that Ling Mo hadn’t even entered the building. Instead, Ling Mo had led Lucy and the others to hide to the side, letting the zombies rush into the building…

“That guy is with the ones who ambushed us earlier, right? Aren’t we going to deal with him? His shouting will attract a lot of zombies!” Lucy, clutching her wound, followed behind anxiously.

“It’s fine. Xia Na and the others can handle it.”

Ling Mo brushed it off and led them to a corner. “They definitely have more people coming, and judging by this guy, they must be coming in a scattered formation.”

“This guy’s shouting will attract a lot of zombies, but they won’t expect us to counter-ambush them at this moment,” Ling Mo explained.

Lucy glanced at Ling Mo in surprise. She seemed to have more to say, but Ye Lian had already nodded, and Yu Shiran was rubbing her hands together, eager to get started.

“Your condition is pretty bad. Why not hide somewhere safe?” Ling Mo asked, looking at Lucy.

But Lucy shook her head. “It’s okay, I can still help. Even though I asked you to escort me, it doesn’t mean I won’t do my part.”

Though she didn’t fully agree with the plan, since Ling Mo had already decided…

From her perspective, the most dangerous part of the plan was for Xia Na and Li Yalin, who were surrounded by zombies.

And Ling Mo didn’t seem like the kind of person who would risk his girlfriend’s life…

In other matters, Lucy might not trust Ling Mo so much.

But when it came to the safety of these girls, Lucy had a blind trust in Ling Mo.

Perhaps it was because of that scene where he faced the zombies while still holding Ye Lian’s hand, leaving a deep impression on her…

In the midst of bloodshed and slaughter, this normally incongruous moment of warmth touched something deep inside Lucy.

Terrifying, hideous zombies fell one by one, but their tightly clasped hands never parted…

“Uh, alright then,” Ling Mo said, glancing at her.

Lucy seemed stubborn, and trying to persuade her was useless.

“Just take care of yourself,” Ling Mo added offhandedly.

Lucy was checking her handgun and paused at his words, then awkwardly said, “Mind your own business…”

“Hey…”

Ling Mo, confused by her reaction, turned to Ye Lian and Yu Shiran. “I’m betting that hearing the Tall and Thin Figure’s screams, they won’t come to rescue him. Instead, they’ll hide nearby, waiting for an opportunity… This situation is perfect for our counter-ambush.”

Ye Lian nodded, somewhat understanding. “Okay.”

“They’re each lurking separately, making it hard for them to support one another…” Ling Mo continued.

“But what if they do come to rescue him?” Lucy hesitated, then couldn’t help but ask.

“Really? He’s been screaming for two minutes already. If they were coming, they’d be here by now.”

Ling Mo sneered, “The zombies they’ve attracted can serve as their tools for killing us. People usually don’t pass up such opportunities, especially those who plan ambushes and keep coming back to attack us.”

Lucy stared at Ling Mo in surprise, silent for several seconds before saying, “You do see things clearly…”

A minute later, they had dispersed.

Lucy gripped a gun in one hand, while the other hung limply at her side, pressed against a wall on the rooftop.

Her entire body was nestled in the shadows, and her black leather jacket provided perfect camouflage. At a glance, she was nearly invisible.

Her eyes were fixed on the alley below. “According to Ling Mo, since they surrounded us, there could be people coming from any of these three directions,” Lucy thought. “Given my limited mobility, it’s better to wait here than to go looking for them. But anyone bold enough to seek revenge must be strong. In my current state, I only have one shot…”

She took a deep breath, her heartbeat slowing as she seemed to merge completely into the darkness.

Even if someone stared directly at the shadow she occupied, they would easily overlook her presence…

On the deserted street below, a seemingly harmless little loli was slowly walking forward.

Her large, delicate eyes were filled with curiosity. She wore a dress and had empty hands, looking around as she hummed an unknown tune while walking. Though somewhat eerie, her appearance was highly deceptive…

At the same time, on another street to her side, Ye Lian was also moving quickly along the base of the wall.

Although she was also a Leader-Level zombie, as the only one among them who behaved most like a normal zombie, Ye Lian’s movements were more in line with a zombie’s identity.

She moved silently and swiftly among the obstacles, her keen senses capturing every sound around her, detecting the presence of prey…

Meanwhile, Ling Mo walked down the central path.

He twisted his neck, a slight, relaxed smile curling his lips as he swaggered forward.

“Do they want revenge, or are they trying to recover their losses? Either way, bring it on. I’ve been waiting for you…”

Ling Mo’s psychic tentacle had already enveloped the area within tens of meters around him.

This net could probe, defend against attacks instantly, and launch attacks at any moment.

Maintaining it continuously would greatly increase the consumption of his psychic power, but… at this moment, Ling Mo could afford it.

Several zombies, attracted by the shouting, were under his control, roaming like lifeless puppets through the surrounding alleys and buildings, searching for any clues.