Chapter 297: Chapter 293: Crying Totem

Seventy to eighty people huddled closely in the room, resting in the Totem’s healing glow. After a night of raids, everyone had some injuries, more or less.

“So comfortable!”

Ye Yongqiang leaned against the wall with a look of contentment, feeling more comfortable in the Totem’s light than soaking in a hot bath after being utterly exhausted.

Chang Yi tapped his leg, saying with disdain, “Move your leg a bit.”

“Does it still hurt?”

Zhu Xin Xue squatted beside and curiously poked at Zhu Wenwu’s chest, asking.

Zhu Wenwu leaned against the wall, replying irritably, “If you had less strength, maybe it wouldn’t hurt.”

After realizing Zhu Wenwu wouldn’t die, Zhu Xin Xue relaxed completely, stretching her head out the window to observe the decaying, blackened fleshy remains stuck to the wall:

“The flesh left by that monster seems more like some inorganic material, similar to asphalt.”

Su Changxing stared at Zhu Xin Xue for a moment, feeling something was amiss, and said:

“It seems like you’re not hurt much. Your brother did a good job protecting you.”

Zhu Xin Xue, slightly unconvinced, replied:

“I didn’t do bad either. I killed quite a few zombies tonight, and my Superpower has grown stronger. I can even knock back those large zombies.”

Zhu Xin Xue underwent three more enhancements tonight, putting her on par with Huang Biao in terms of enhancement times, and her Superpower seemed to have increased correspondingly.

Su Changxing nodded, smiling: “Indeed, not bad… It seems you all managed quite well without too many casualties.”

Zhu Wenwu lifted his head, saying, “We were rather fortunate tonight, never running into the Undead Tide or encountering unexpected situations… except just now.”

During Xu Chu’s Sweat’s attack, they lost over ten people, a considerable loss, considering these were the elite from the gathering place, each with the potential to become Extraordinary.

“What was that monster earlier?”

Zhu Wenwu closed his eyes and said, “We are still too weak. If it weren’t for Brother Su, we might have been annihilated by that monster.”

Su Changxing noticed Zhu Wenwu had changed significantly, likely due to becoming Extraordinary, facing life and death with decisiveness rather than previous hesitation.

Su Changxing took the wine flask Huang Biao handed over, taking a big gulp, and said:

“We are living by the skin of our teeth, like ants, with life and death naturally beyond our control.”

This feeling always existed, even as Zhu Wenwu realized they had grown stronger, yet it seemed not much had changed substantively.

Huang Biao lowered his head, saying softly, “Most teams have stopped actions and are preparing to return at dawn. From the current view, about one-third of us remains.”

More or less, perhaps better than predicted.

Su Changxing pondered and asked: “Are there new cases of transformation appearing in the gathering place?”

Huang Biao hesitated briefly, then said grimly, “Yes, quite a few, more than ten, though not severe, just mild transformation symptoms…”

In one night, so many transformations emerged in the gathering place. It makes one wonder how many in the world are also beginning to change into zombies now.

Holding his breath, Su Changxing lost in thought, seemed to foresee countless people transforming into zombies in the future.

Bloodshot eyes and utter fatigue showed on Huang Biao’s face at the brink of his psychological and physical limits.

“Do we have any means, even a small hope…?”

He looked at Su Changxing and smiled:

“By the way, what was going on over there tonight? It felt like the sky was about to collapse.”

Su Changxing glanced at the silvery bullet in his hand, contemplating: “Actually… there seems to be a way, but for now, it’s merely a possibility.”

Huang Biao’s eyes glimmered with concentration, smiling: “Seems very hard, or you wouldn’t hesitate.”

Su Changxing nodded in agreement:

“Yes, I generally don’t do things I’m unsure about, just like I never buy lottery tickets, as it’s practically impossible, much like being struck by lightning while walking.”

Those nearby overheard, Zhu Xin Xue furrowed her brows, showing a thoughtful expression.

Others had no escape, but Su Changxing and other Extraordinary did; they would not be threatened by transformation.

Huang Biao silently watched him, drinking a big sip from the small silver flask until it was empty.

The light of the Totem gradually faded, and the wood carving atop displayed a crying expression vividly, with tears seemingly pouring out.

Most of the wounds on Chang Yi’s face had healed, at least away from disfigurement, and he keenly noted the Totem’s change, saying:

“Brother Su, why has this thing suddenly become so weird, making one’s skin crawl?”

By logic, the Totem’s usage times are exhausted, but Su Changxing sensed it could still be used.

[Crying Totem: An evil entity capable of draining surrounding life and bringing bad luck; best not to use it.]

Crying Totem?

Could it transform back into a Healing Totem after absorbing enough Life Force?

Su Changxing looked at the Totem with blood-red eyes, hesitated briefly, then placed it in his backpack.

This item changed from a healing Extraordinary tool to an attack-type item, with its precise function awaiting exploration.

Moreover, the Healing Totem’s effect is significant. If it can revert to being a Healing Totem, that would be best.

Su Changxing turned his head to Chang Yi, whose half-scarred face looked somewhat grim, and said:

“You’re quite close to becoming Extraordinary, just need a catalyst.”

Chang Yi nodded, smiling slightly: “Yes, I can feel it too, like life is gradually sublimating methodically.”

The Superpower he exhibited was impressive, not weaker than Qin Decang when Su Changxing first met him, and surely would display even greater prowess as an Extraordinary.

Many looked at Chang Yi with envy, gaining recognition from Su Changxing nearly guaranteed becoming Extraordinary.

The transformation issue continued fermenting on the forums, becoming the main topic of discussion.

With many people transforming, everyone, whether transformed or normal, felt panicked, anxious about the unknown tomorrow.

Yet, many still harbored unrealistic hopes until now.

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