Virus King - Chapter 58

Chapter 58: Madam, You Don’t Want to Become a Zombie Alongside Your Daughter, Do You?

TL: Yang

How could this be!?

Qin Lingyu stared in disbelief at everything unfolding before her, feeling as though her already shattered worldview had once again crumbled into pieces.

The terror of those two zombies still lingered in her heart.

Just moments ago, her husband’s gaze, once filled with passionate obsession for her, had turned into a crazed bloodlust.

And his target had been none other than Qin Lingyu’s two full, shapely legs.

Even a special forces soldier would be unable to hold two zombies by the neck like this without them putting up any resistance, wouldn’t they?

Yet Qin Lingyu soon realized she was mistaken.

Those special forces soldiers, whom she had once thought capable of taking on multiple strong men, were probably no better than helpless chicks in the hands of this black-clad man before her.

Because at this moment, the man reached out his hand and slowly lifted those two terrifying zombies—Qin Lingyu’s former husband and her former father-in-law, now bloodthirsty zombies—high into the air.

Their pitch-black claws scratched wildly, yet they couldn’t even break the man’s skin.

In that moment, Qin Lingyu saw, with her own eyes, the madness and excitement flashing in the gaze of that young, handsome, mysterious, darkly sinister, and powerful man!

It wasn’t the same bloodthirsty frenzy of a zombie, but it instilled an even deeper sense of awe and fear.

Because while zombies were excited by flesh and blood, what excited this man was… these creatures themselves.

And in the next moment, Qin Lingyu’s mind grew even more muddled.

She watched as the man’s pale hand gradually became covered in streaks of black and red.

It was as if an armor of dark red blood had formed, condensing into black and red plating,

Then, from that black and red mycelium carpet, tendrils seemed to sprout and extend instantly, spreading from his hand.

In just an instant, those two zombies were enveloped within it.

They squirmed.

The zombies, trapped in the black and red mycelium carpet, squirmed.

For some reason, Qin Lingyu’s eyes filled with tears.

In that instant, she suddenly felt that her beloved husband had died completely and utterly in that very moment.

For as those black and red mycelium fibers wrapped around them, squirming and writhing,

The massive zombie bodies, which had been the size of adult men, finally stopped resisting, and then, right before her eyes, disappeared without a trace.

Gone!

Not a shred left, gone without a single trace!

The endless black and red mycelium growth seemed to deepen in color, then, just as it had appeared, it vanished again, disappearing without a sound!

In its place, there was only the figure in black standing there.

Two living humans—

No, two living humans turned zombies—had vanished completely at this moment!

As if they had been entirely devoured!

At that moment, the man standing at the end of the corridor, eyes slightly closed, gave Qin Lingyu a feeling even more terrifying than a zombie.

Or perhaps, he himself was another kind of zombie!?

A king among zombies!

But just as Qin Lingyu’s terror surged, that figure opened his eyes, faint traces of red light briefly flickering and then disappearing in his dark pupils, locking onto her head, which had peeked out from the pavilion.

The instant those eyes locked onto her, Qin Lingyu felt like she was prey caught in the gaze of a beast.

This time, Qin Lingyu didn’t even have the courage to flee.

Because in the next moment, she couldn’t even see how that man disappeared, nor how he suddenly appeared by her side.

“Don’t kill me! Please, don’t kill me! Don’t eat me!”

Qin Lingyu instinctively fell to her knees.

She didn’t want to die—especially not to die in such a hideous way, turning into that horrifying state!

The man before her was terrifying, so terrifying that she didn’t even have the courage to resist.

Yet, just as Qin Lingyu looked up at this unbelievably handsome young man with tearful eyes, she saw an incredibly familiar smile appear on his face.

It wasn’t the same face, but that smile was so familiar, so familiar that she momentarily forgot about life and death, staring blankly at the young man’s smiling face.

The young man reached out with his cold, slender hand, gently running it through her hair on one side. Then, in a tone that was both deeply familiar and yet bone-chilling, he spoke:

“Lingyu, how could I ever kill you?”

Qin Lingyu froze in shock.

Her mouth opened slightly, and she stared, dumbfounded, at the young man in front of her—someone she could swear she absolutely didn’t know.

The most unsettling thing was that his tone of voice was exactly the same as her husband’s—the one who had already turned into a monster and vanished!

Seeing Qin Lingyu’s stunned expression, Chen Bai’s smile grew even wider.

In that moment, he fully understood the terror of the Darklight Virus.

[Devoured lower-level virus-infected hosts, gaining 0.5 exclusive Darklight Virus evolution points! Their original memories can be accessed at any time in the virus gene pool!]

The devouring trait of the Darklight Virus didn’t just grant evolution points—it also allowed access to memories!

For Chen Bai, who possessed the Virus Sovereign talent, this memory-exploring ability could be used at any time.

It was like watching a fast-forwarded movie—he could see all the memories of the devoured host’s life from a third-person perspective, without being drawn in and risking confusion of his own consciousness, unlike a virus host.

What was even more advantageous was that, after watching these memories, Chen Bai would fully absorb and understand them.

For example, at this moment, he knew exactly how Qin Lingyu’s wealthy husband treated his family. From his expressions to his tone, Chen Bai could mimic him flawlessly.

The only limitation was that the Darklight Virus hadn’t yet advanced enough to allow him to freely alter his facial features and change his appearance.

Otherwise, Qin Lingyu would be staring at her resurrected husband right now!

However, as things stood, Qin Lingyu quickly snapped back to her senses, shaking her head and backing away hastily.

She didn’t care in the slightest that her retreat caused her nightgown to slip, exposing her full, shapely thighs and, even deeper within, a glimpse of her secrets.

“No—you’re not Fuhai! Who are you?!”

Chen Bai dropped his smile. As he thought, this ability would really only be interesting if used alongside shapeshifting!

Especially when carrying out certain tasks, there might be some truly unique role-playing opportunities here!

His expression returned to indifference as he glanced at Qin Lingyu and then at the little girl perched anxiously on the window ledge. In a calm voice, he said:

“You don’t want to become a zombie alongside your daughter, do you? Then quickly take her to Villa 002…”

Qin Lingyu froze, her face turning pale.

Chen Bai watched her, his brow furrowing at the sight of Qin Lingyu biting her lip and looking torn.

What was this woman hesitating over!?

He had told her to follow the search and cleanup team back to Song Ziqiong’s villa estate—what was she still standing here for!?

If she didn’t hurry, any zombies left unchecked could slip through, and there might not be such good luck next time.

Besides, Song Ziqiong needed to tally the headcount and start preparing to establish a safe zone for the villa district.

Unbeknownst to Chen Bai, Qin Lingyu’s innate talent had caused her to only hear the first part of his words; she hadn’t caught the second half at all…

The fear of death, the shock of what she’d just witnessed, and the overwhelming power displayed by this man before her had completely overturned her worldview in a single morning.

In such a state, Qin Lingyu’s mind raced. She bit her lip gently, glancing at the increasingly impatient Chen Bai, and finally murmured:

“Can you… let my daughter down safely first?”

Chen Bai looked at her, puzzled. What on earth was this woman talking about?

But as he glanced over at the little girl perched on the windowsill, he had to admit, it was indeed a precarious situation.

In a flash, he appeared beside the girl. And then…

Seeing Chen Bai suddenly materialize beside her, the little girl let out a scream and toppled straight out of the window.

Qin Lingyu’s face went deathly pale at the sight.

But in the next instant, she let out a sigh of relief.

Chen Bai reached out, catching the little girl as she fell, and gently pulled her back into the room.

However, it was clear that the scare had been too much for her. The delicate, doll-like little girl had already fainted dead away from fright.

Seeing her daughter tossed to the side, Qin Lingyu finally breathed a sigh of relief. Then, with a determined bite of her lip, she reached behind her back and untied her nightgown.

In the next second, a figure as pale as snow, almost glowing white, appeared before Chen Bai’s eyes.

What was this woman doing!?

But he had to admit…

If Song Ziqiong’s most striking feature, aside from her aura and abilities, was her impressive bust, then this woman’s most prominent feature was her lower body.

Not that Song Ziqiong’s legs were lacking in any way.

Even compared to Lu Li, Song Ziqiong’s height and leg length were on par. It was just that this woman’s legs and waist were more filled out.

True connoisseurs knew that while slender legs might look appealing, they weren’t always the best foundation.

The woman in front of him had full, shapely legs that were neither bulky nor flabby. Her skin was pale and firm. From Chen Bai’s experience, he could tell at a glance that she had an ideal build.

Originally, he’d been feeling impatient, ready to call his subordinates from the other rooms in the villa to forcibly drag her out and return her to Song Ziqiong’s estate. But he decided to change his mind…

Qin Lingyu covered her mouth, just as she had half an hour before, not wanting to make a sound.

But she couldn’t stop Chen Bai, who had finally found an enjoyable diversion, from indulging himself to the fullest.

Qin Lingyu couldn’t have imagined the implications of Chen Bai’s terrifying physique, with a constitution rating of 64.

She only knew that if she could remain in this state forever, feeling what she was feeling now, thoughts of the apocalypse, her husband, and even her daughter could be cast aside without a second thought!

Meanwhile, several of Chen Bai’s men, who were searching the villa for zombies, exchanged glances.

After a quick sweep of the area, they knowingly left the villa and sat down on the front steps.

One of them took out a pack of cigarettes, passed them around, and raised his eyebrows suggestively.

“You know, I once caught a glimpse of Mrs. Li myself! No wonder that wealthy Li in Jiangcheng never had many mistresses or illegitimate children, even after all these years. With a wife like that, I’d give up ten years of my life just to be with her!”

“Ten years? That Li guy’s already dead as a doornail! But damn, that woman’s fierce… To think she’d be able to…”

“This Villa 004, isn’t it the Li family’s place? I heard her father-in-law was some bigshot… Mr. Chen…”

Before he could finish, another man spat on the ground and interrupted him.

“Bigshot, my ass! From now on, there’s only one true bigshot, and that’s Lord Chen! Richest man? The richest man is worth shit! And as for that old bastard? Heh heh…”

“That’s right! From now on, the only real bigshot is Lord Chen! Did you see how he gained experience after killing those zombies? Damn, it’s amazing!”

“Lord Chen is truly something. I heard even our Madam relies on…”

“Shh! Don’t gossip about the Lord and the Madam! We’re here to do our job, and with the Madam and Lord Chen leading us, our levels and strength will grow faster than anything!”

Outside, the subordinates’ chatter went unheard by Chen Bai, and even if he had heard it, he wouldn’t have cared.

These men were Song Ziqiong’s most trusted aides. They had witnessed his first display of strength in front of her back in the restaurant.

And later, in that underground chamber, they had seen his true power.

Strength was the foundation of loyalty.

“So, who would’ve thought—a woman who looks so demure could actually be this…”

Chen Bai chuckled as he looked at Qin Lingyu, who lay sprawled among the pile of toys.

She looked a bit aggrieved but clearly lacked the strength to respond. After such an intimate connection, and having thoroughly experienced each other’s strengths and depths, their relationship had taken a major step forward.

There was no doubt about it—this was the best way to strengthen a relationship.

Summoning the courage to speak, Qin Lingyu managed a retort: “You were the one who forced and threatened me, and now you’re blaming me!”

Chen Bai raised an eyebrow. “When did I ever threaten or force you?”

Though he had never considered himself a saint, he wouldn’t stoop to something so low.

“Didn’t you say, ‘If you don’t want Qiuyu and yourself to become zombies…’? Don’t think I haven’t seen those perverted things from Japan! Those freaks always threaten people with lines like, ‘Madam, you wouldn’t want…’ or something like that!”

Chen Bai blinked. Had she only heard the first part of what he said?

Thinking for a moment, he asked her:

“What’s your talent?”

Qin Lingyu blinked in surprise, then, without a second thought, revealed her talent to him.

[Absolute Focus (C-Rank): During moments of intense thought or practice, all external influences are ignored, allowing for rapid processing. The effectiveness of this ability depends on mental strength and intelligence level.]

Now Chen Bai understood why she had only heard the first half of his words and completely missed the second.

As she listened to his explanation, Qin Lingyu blinked in realization. So… that’s what happened?

Seeing her expression, Chen Bai sighed.

Ah well. He might as well let things stand as they were.