Chapter 583 – Good Technique, Keep It Up

The two people, each lost in their own thoughts, fell silent instantly.

“Hope you can sort out your issues,” Ling Mo broke the silence.

Ye Kai nodded, “You too. And…” The fierceness in his eyes suddenly vanished for a moment, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, “Don’t die.”

“That should go to you,” Ling Mo laughed and extended his hand, giving Ye Kai a heavy pat on the shoulder.

The two had met through fighting, and through fighting, they had deepened their understanding of each other.

However, as the two were talking, neither of them noticed that at this moment, a figure was quietly leaning against the wall outside the door.

As they spoke, the figure suddenly straightened up and quietly walked away into the shadow…

Ling Mo felt something and turned back to glance at the door crack.

“What’s wrong?” Ye Kai asked in confusion.

“Nothing,” Ling Mo replied, twitching the corner of his mouth.

Moments ago, he had vaguely sensed a slight psychic fluctuation…

…

After that, Ling Mo found the other three members of the Miracle Squad one by one to say goodbye.

But the situation was pretty much as Ling Mo had guessed –

Skinny Monkey was more nervous and scared than sad. Without Ling Mo, the fierce Ye Kai would be in charge, and it was clear his days wouldn’t be easy.

More importantly, he felt that most of his current dignity came from relying on Ling Mo. Once Ling Mo left, he might be reduced to next to nothing.

“Ling Mo, don’t leave me!” Skinny Monkey hugged Ling Mo, crying.

Ling Mo looked helpless. In the end, it was Zhang Xincheng who pried Skinny Monkey off him.

“Stop it,” Zhang Xincheng said calmly.

“But…” Skinny Monkey was overwhelmed with grief, and being stared down by Zhang Xincheng made Ling Mo feel a chill.

“Sigh…” Zhang Xincheng sighed, then suddenly leaned close to Skinny Monkey’s ear and whispered, “Are you stupid? Don’t forget about Lucy…”

Skinny Monkey was stunned for a moment, then he understood.

Yeah, there’s Lucy!

Thinking that way, Ling Mo’s recent efforts to solidify Lucy’s position must have been preparation for his departure.

Ling Mo really thought this through!

Skinny Monkey, feeling touched, said, “Ling Mo, wish you safe travels…”

“Damn it!”

Ling Mo couldn’t help but kick him. Although Skinny Monkey heard the sound, his body couldn’t react in time, so he just watched as he got kicked.

Even with a kicked butt, Skinny Monkey’s face still sported a sycophantic, unashamed grin, which made Ling Mo want to laugh.

But as for Gu Shuangshuang, she had initially been quite delighted upon seeing Ling Mo. However, when she heard Ling Mo say he was leaving, she fell into silence.

“I’ve pretty much told you all the experiences related to psychic power training. Didn’t you also write them down? If you forget, just look at your notes. You’ll be fine,” Ling Mo, thinking she was also scared, consoled her kindly.

“No…” Gu Shuangshuang muttered quietly with her head down.

“Huh?” Ling Mo was puzzled and could only continue to encourage her, “You may be a bit weak now, but if you train well, there’s still room for improvement. The psychic tremor power is very powerful if used well. Have confidence in yourself.”

“Um…” Gu Shuangshuang nodded slightly, humming like a mosquito, and fell silent again.

Ling Mo was left speechless. Not being good at handling such situations, he decided to make his escape, “Alright then, I’m off. If anyone bullies you, just tell your teammates.”

“Tell who?” Gu Shuangshuang suddenly asked.

“Uh… anyone, like Ye Kai or Zhang Xincheng…” Ling Mo thought to himself, why does she have so many questions…

Gu Shuangshuang interrupted Ling Mo, “What if the person bullying me is someone they can’t handle?”

Without thinking, Ling Mo replied, “Tell Ye Kai, and he will find me.”

“And then?” Gu Shuangshuang’s face reddened, and her eyes sparkled a bit.

“I’ll come and beat him up…” Ling Mo reflexively responded, and only then did he realize something was off.

But it was too late because Gu Shuangshuang had already cheered and then pounced on him.

This hug caught Ling Mo completely off guard. Gu Shuangshuang had always given him the impression of being very shy, always blushing whenever she came to ask questions related to psychic power.

Especially when Ye Lian and the others were present, this girl’s face would turn exceptionally red.

Ling Mo really hadn’t expected that Gu Shuangshuang had such a bold side.

She hugged Ling Mo tightly for two seconds and then quickly let go, “S-sorry…”

“It’s okay, it’s just…  a gesture… haha…” Ling Mo said, scratching his head.

After an awkward silence between the two, Ling Mo couldn’t help but make a run for it.

As he left, he could still hear Gu Shuangshuang shouting from afar, “Don’t forget what you promised!”

Ling Mo could only quicken his pace and quickly disappear from Gu Shuangshuang’s sight.

But as soon as he turned the corner, he ran into someone.

Ling Mo stopped, his previously awkward expression turning somewhat odd…

Since he had stormed into the meeting room and shouted in front of everyone that day, Ling Mo hadn’t seen Lucy.

On one hand, he had been deliberately avoiding her, and on the other hand, Lucy was also intentionally keeping her distance.

Both of them being so in sync on this matter naturally meant they wouldn’t encounter each other easily.

Lucy stared at Ling Mo with a complex expression for quite a while before she said softly, “So you weren’t planning to tell me?”

“Uh…”

“I heard everything.” Lucy didn’t give Ling Mo a chance to argue.

“I figured.” Ling Mo could only nod, realizing that the person eavesdropping outside the door that day was indeed Lucy.

But after not seeing her for a few days, Lucy looked quite different from before.

She looked… very human-like, yet there was a slightly different aura about her.

This subtle change was something others might not notice, but it couldn’t escape Ling Mo’s keen senses.

Yes, zombies… She had become more like a zombie. This was probably why she could hide right under Ling Mo’s nose; as a zombie, concealment and ambush were essential survival instincts.

“You look like…” Ling Mo started with some difficulty.

“Yes, my mutation has more or less stopped. This appearance is likely how I will stay from now on,” Lucy continued calmly.

“Seems like you’ve completely accepted it…”

Lucy moved her mouth slightly, “Thanks to you…”

Ling Mo found himself at a loss for words once again. Compared to the minor awkwardness between him and Gu Shuangshuang, this moment felt far more troubling.

Lucy had her head tilted down, her eyes peering upward as she stared thoughtfully at Ling Mo, making his scalp tingle uncomfortably.

“You and Gu Shuangshuang…”

“There’s nothing between us,” Ling Mo quickly replied. He was telling the truth—Gu Shuangshuang had been bullied for a long time, so receiving some care and attention, especially from someone who played both a mentor and a friend role, could easily lead to a sense of fondness. However, Ling Mo had no romantic feelings for Gu Shuangshuang, so his answer was straightforward.

“Why are you explaining it to me…” Lucy muttered.

Ling Mo fell silent. Dealing with human girls was definitely more complicated than dealing with zombies…

“I…”

Lucy started to speak but then fell silent again, leaving Ling Mo puzzled, wondering what she was up to.

He didn’t have to wonder for long, as Lucy soon gave him the answer.

With a low growl, she suddenly leaped forward, pinning Ling Mo against the wall with incredible speed.

This time, her forceful kiss technique had significantly improved. The moment she pounced on Ling Mo, a warm touch was already on his lips.

As her soft tongue slipped between his lips, the pinned Ling Mo managed to free one hand.

The instant his hand broke free, Ling Mo felt Lucy’s body stiffen.

However… he didn’t push her away; instead, he gently wrapped his arm around her waist.

Her body, still full of explosive strength yet also gracefully toned, trembled slightly under Ling Mo’s embrace.

Lucy’s previously aggressive movements softened suddenly. She leaned against Ling Mo, her chest rising and falling gently, deeply kissing him…

“Huff!”

It wasn’t until they were nearly out of breath that Lucy, face flushed, finally released Ling Mo.

Her usually cold eyes now held a hint of moisture, making her look incredibly captivating.

“I thought you would give in first, but it turns out you’re even more like a zombie than I am,” Lucy said with a self-mocking smile.

Ling Mo smiled faintly but said nothing.

Although it was just a joke, Lucy didn’t realize that she had inadvertently hit the nail on the head.

Ling Mo’s level of mutation far surpassed hers…

Moreover, when it came to kissing until the point of breathlessness, Ling Mo had quite a bit of practice…

After the long kiss, when they looked at each other again, their gazes had changed ever so slightly.

Ling Mo’s hand still rested on Lucy’s waist, unable to resist slowly sliding it down.

Unlike the average girl, Lucy’s body was taut and filled with elasticity.

Possibly because she had the same type of blood as zombies, when Ling Mo touched her, he could almost sense the flow of her blood.

Lucy could feel the same; she could hear Ling Mo’s heartbeat, almost echoing in her mind.

“Thump! Thump!”

The intense beating of his heart made Lucy’s blood boil as well…

They drew closer and closer, their breathing growing more rapid…

“Um…”

Just as their lips were about to meet again, Lucy softly spoke.

“What is it?” Ling Mo whispered back.

“Regarding that matter of… forcefully kissing you…” Lucy suddenly brought it up, “I take responsibility for it.”

“Huh? How?” Ling Mo asked in return.

“You’ll find out in time.” To his surprise, Lucy playfully winked at him, then raised her hand to touch his cheek, “Nice kissing skills. Keep it up…”

“Hey!” Ling Mo called out, amused.

But Lucy had already turned and walked away, raising an arm to wave at Ling Mo as she did.