Chapter 12: The Locomotive Girl

Lin Yu didn’t have much time; once the innate talent within him fully awakened and advanced, he would leave to find his sister. There was no time to linger here.

“Big brother, why don’t I come with you? I can do laundry, cook, give massages, and even warm your bed,” the biker girl said, gripping Lin Yu’s hand and shaking it vigorously.

If she couldn’t rely on herself to grow stronger, how could she survive in this apocalypse?

Wasn’t there the perfect candidate right in front of her?

Lin Yu was strong and handsome; being his girlfriend wouldn’t be a bad deal at all.

With that thought, she shook his hand even harder.

Who could resist such a test?

Lin Yu was a fire-attribute gifted individual, in the midst of awakening, his body brimming with intense fiery energy.

Sensing his gaze, the biker girl’s face flushed crimson in an instant.

Lin Yu could no longer hold back.

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Over an hour later.

Lin Yu looked at the bed, now a chaotic mess, the glaring crimson stains making him uneasy.

What was he to do?

He had planned to wait for his talent to complete its evolution and then set off alone to find his sister.

Along the way, he would help those he could, and if he couldn’t, he would remain indifferent, protecting only himself.

But with this happening now, could he really leave this girl alone to struggle in this desolate world? He couldn’t.

Yet, taking her along meant greater hardship and danger.

Inside the city, there were only zombies.

Beyond the city lay endless forests and mountains, where evolved beasts far more terrifying than zombies lurked—monsters even he might not be able to handle.

The more people he took, the greater the risk.

“Forget it, I’ll see how things go,” Lin Yu muttered.

He stared at the exhausted girl asleep on the bed, troubled, and went into the bathroom to wash up.

The next morning.

The girl lay in Lin Yu’s arms, softly asking, “Will you take me with you?”

Hearing this, Lin Yu trembled, falling silent. He didn’t know what promise he could make her.

His mute hesitation sent the girl’s heart plummeting.

“It’s okay. But you promised to help me level up. You have to reach level five before you let me go,” she said, taking a deep breath and forcing a smile.

Feeling her emotions, Lin Yu tightened his hold on her just slightly.

“My name is Lin Yu. My sister is alone in Tianhai City. I have to find her...” he said slowly, briefly explaining his situation.

The girl listened carefully. She couldn’t ask this man to give up his sister, nor could she do such a thing herself.

Besides, taking her along would indeed make things more dangerous.

She looked into Lin Yu’s eyes, her voice resolute.

“Lin Yu, take me to level up. I want to become stronger. I, Chen Jing’er, will take my fate into my own hands.”

Lin Yu was taken aback.

“But, man, you won’t get away that easily. When I become strong, I’ll drag you back and make you my husband,” Chen Jing’er smiled suddenly, hooking her finger under Lin Yu’s chin, full of confidence.

“Husband?” Lin Yu’s anger flared instantly. He flipped over, ready to fight, determined to pin her beneath him.

Unnoticed, the time had already passed 10 a.m.

On the second floor, room 202’s door opened, and Liu Shiyun came out, her cheeks flushed.

She glanced at the door of room 202 a few times, then muttered under her breath, “Is this guy made of iron?”

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