Chapter 69 :- "Did you witness it?" 

Upon hearing Xiao Fan's intimidating words, Zhou Yan felt a chill run down her spine. She was already terrified of him. 

Despite her injuries, she had no choice but to comply with his orders. She slowly and painfully crawled towards him.

...…

After 12 Minutes,

Xiao Fan, squatting down, roughly grasped her chin. A smirk appeared on his face as he issued a chilling threat, 

"If you value your life, stay here quietly until I return. 

If you're not here when I get back, I'll hunt you down and ensure your demise. 

Do you understand?"

"Y…Yan understands!" 

Zhou Yan managed to respond, her voice trembling with fear.

"Very good!" 

Xiao Fan released his grip, a satisfied nod following his words. He then exited the room, taking the key with him. 

However, before leaving, he left some food and water for Zhou Yan. He wanted to exact revenge on her, and it wouldn't be satisfying if she simply starved to death.

Upon seeing the food and water left by Xiao Fan, Zhou Yan hastily opened the packages and began to eat. 

At this moment, her usual arrogant demeanor was nowhere to be seen.

Xiao Fan, observing this, felt a sense of satisfaction. He grabbed his pre-packed backpack, locked the door, and headed downstairs.

Instead of driving a car, he chose to ride a bicycle parked in the garage. In a post-apocalyptic world without electricity, a bicycle was the most reliable form of transportation.

To avoid attracting attention, he took the most secluded route towards the school. The sight of him riding a bicycle amidst monsters was likely a rare one.

As he noticed the astonished looks from the few survivors he passed, a smug smile spread across Xiao Fan's face. He reveled in their inability to harm him, even if they were aware of his abilities.

Shaking off these thoughts, Xiao Fan quickly pedaled his bicycle, arriving at a location near Yancheng University. He was taken aback by the sight that greeted him.

"Wow, it's only been a few days, but the number of monsters here has increased significantly," he muttered to himself.

The street ahead was blocked by monsters and littered with abandoned vehicles. Monsters were everywhere - on the rooftops, in the middle of the street, and inside the buildings lining the street. 

A sickle mantis was perched motionlessly on a roof, appearing to be asleep.

Lizard-like creatures were either basking in the sun or aimlessly wandering among the zombies. Occasionally, a group of these lizard creatures would gang up and attack the weaker, solitary zombies.

During this time, Xiao Fan had been busy not only gathering supplies but also collecting crystal cores.

The majority of his spare time is consumed by the pursuit of vengeance. In seeking retribution against Wang Shen and Zhou Yan, he surprisingly didn't expend much energy. 

His primary focus remains on Lu Yu and his trio.

Previously, when he arrived at the location where the cake had been delivered, he was unable to locate Lu Yu. 

He even inquired with some survivors from the school, but none could provide Lu Yu's whereabouts. 

After three unsuccessful attempts, he decided not to pursue further.

Unexpectedly, after a span of five or six days, the area had become densely populated with monsters. 

Fortunately, Xiao Fan possesses unique abilities that prevent these creatures from attacking him. Xiao Fan, with his bicycle in tow, found a secluded corner to set it up. 

Armed with his weapon and carrying his backpack, he stealthily made his way towards the school.

Meanwhile, in the school dormitory, 

Lu Yu observed the female professor, Li Wanning, who sat before him, her face flushed from a full meal. 

A smile tugged at the corner of Lu Yu's mouth. Li Wanning is a woman of traditional values at heart. 

She may appear cold on the outside, but she harbors a warm interior. She is reserved and often holds back her words.

However, if one can win over her body, her heart will inevitably follow. Of course, winning her over is no easy task due to her strong-willed personality and her refusal to submit. 

Coercion or seduction will not work on her unless she harbors some affection for you, much like her feelings for Lu Yu.

In her heart, she yearns for a man who is stronger and superior to her, someone who can offer her protection and emotional support. 

In times of peace, she never encountered such a man. Even an elite individual like Shen Bin failed to catch her eye. 

However, in the post-apocalyptic world, Lu Yu fulfilled this role.

During several desperate situations, Lu Yu was the one who occupied her thoughts. 

Thus, when faced with Lu Yu's pressure and allure, she did not immediately consent due to her upbringing, but she did not reject him either.

"Miss Li, please wait here for me."

"You… where are you going?"

Strangely enough, after her confrontation with Lu Yu, she didn't feel awkward. Instead, she felt a sense of relief. This feeling was quite comforting.

"I'm heading upstairs to check on something,"

 Lu Yu casually responded as he approached the door. Li Wanning had silently accepted her role as his woman, which put Lu Yu in high spirits. 

However, his mind was preoccupied with something else at the moment, Qiao Manli, who was upstairs.

Lu Yu theorized that Qiao Manli, being Chu Feng's ex-girlfriend, must have relied on more than just her physical appearance to survive in Chu Feng's plot for such a long duration. 

Therefore, after the evolution of the villain's eye, he wanted to verify this.

...…..

At Qiao Manli room,

Knock! Knock! knock! 

Lu Yu knocked on the door. The door swung open promptly. 

Upon seeing Lu Yu again, the three girls in Qiao Manli's dormitory clearly lost their initial enthusiasm. The memory of Lu Yu killing Shen Bin was still fresh and shocking. 

It was common to witness fights and killings amidst the chaos, but the act of killing one's own people without any conflict was a bit too unreal.

"Did you witness it?" 

Lu Yu asked, a playful smile playing on his lips as he observed the girls' expressions. 

He knew there were many survivors left in these buildings and didn't expect his act of killing Shen Bin to go unnoticed. 

While he wasn't sure about the others, he was certain that the three girls in Qiao Manli's dormitory must have seen it. Their expressions confirmed his suspicions.

"No… no… Young Master Lu! 

We didn't see anything!" 

Xu Fei and Xiao Ya hastily responded. Lu Yu found their eagerness to deny amusing. 

"I haven't even said anything yet, and you're already so quick to deny it?"

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, the girls panicked, and Xu Fei immediately knelt before Lu Yu. 

"Lu Shao, Lu Shao, we didn't do it intentionally!" 

"Please… don't kill us, we promise not to speak of this." 

"Yeah, Young Master Lu, don't kill us, we promise to keep our mouths shut." 

The girls, perhaps influenced by too many crime movies, feared that witnessing a murder might lead to them being silenced. So, they hurriedly knelt before Lu Yu, pleading for mercy.

"Alright, I'm not interested in your lives," Lu Yu responded, glancing at the girls impatiently. 

"I came here to ask, do you still want to accompany me?"

"Ah? 

This…" Hearing Lu Yu's question, the girls exchanged glances. 

Everyone who had initially wanted to accompany Lu Yu was now hesitant. After all, they had witnessed Lu Yu kill Shen Bin.

The question of whether being with Lu Yu would pose a threat to their lives lingered in the air. 

However, Qiao Manli was the first to break the silence, bravely declaring, 

"Young Master Lu, I choose to accompany you!"

Qiao Manli was inherently self-centered, and her audacity was akin to fertile land, yielding abundant results. 

In the past, she could only stir up minor troubles, but Lu Yu's actions had now ignited a spark of hope within her. She believed that being with Lu Yu would not only ensure her safety but also open up opportunities for significant achievements. 

She yearned for a life filled with ups and downs, a life of adventure.

As for Chu Feng, her boyfriend, would she grieve if he died in front of her? 

The thought didn't even cross her mind. 

After all, he was so powerful yet unwilling to save her. 

What more could she expect from him? 

Moreover, hadn't Chu Feng also taken many lives?

Lu Yu, with a playful smile, asked,

"Aren't you afraid that I might kill you?" 

Qiao Manli, determined and resolute, responded, 

"No, I'm not afraid, Young Master Lu. 

Take me with you! 

I've decided, I will be your girlfriend in the future, and I will follow you wherever you go!"

Lu Yu, impressed by her enlightenment, turned to the other three girls and asked, 

"What about you?" 

"I...I'll go with you too!" 

"Me too." 

One by one, they also agreed to accompany him. They had no other choice. The apocalypse was terrifying, and only those who had experienced it could truly understand the fear it instilled. 

They yearned for the days when they didn't have to worry about food, warmth, and safety.

Lu Yu glanced at the three women - one ordinary person and two awakened ones. 

He knew that any woman with a hint of beauty could contribute positively to the team. 

As for the awakened ones, Xu Fei was a Water Purifier, and Qiao Manli, surprisingly, was a Beast Tamer. This revelation about Qiao Manli being a beast trainer was indeed intriguing.

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