Chapter 149 - 146: What is Human Nature?

Chapter 149: Chapter 146: What is Human Nature?

Chen Xing stared at the heavy iron door. "..."

’What in the world is this supposed to mean?’

The one who’d just ambushed her was an Invisibility Superpower User, no doubt about it.

The hidden weapon had also materialized out of thin air.

So, was the iron door that appeared out of nowhere also the work of the Invisibility Superpower User?

Could it be... a Double Superpower User?

Was their second superpower related to metal?

Like being able to extend a long blade from their hand, or something like that?

Chen Xing stepped forward to examine the iron door, but as soon as she got close, she felt a wave of scorching heat.

What’s more, she could even hear the sound of an electric current—a crackling BZZT, BZZT.

It was then that she realized the person outside was trying to suffocate her inside.

After all, this was an underground space with no windows or anything.

As long as the door was sealed shut, there was no way out.

But... who was she?

She possessed immense strength. A mere iron wall was nothing to her.

Perhaps thinking Chen Xing’s death was certain, a voice came from outside: "Seal this iron wall up tight! I bet that little brat can’t get out! Killing my granddaughter, killing my son... Oh, my son... Although I haven’t been able to kill Song Yiguo to avenge you yet... killing this damned girl who helps him can be considered a small measure of revenge!"

"My son, Yuanyuan, just you wait. Given time, I will definitely kill Song Yiguo and avenge your bloody deaths!"

Mrs. Situ’s eyes were red.

Lately, she’d been forced to hide in the civilian district to avoid the Song Family.

Finally, her forbearance and humiliation had paid off. She had caught this bitch, Chen Xing.

Now, she just needed to endure a little longer, catch Song Yiguo, and kill him. She would willingly give her own old life to do so.

Every word spoken outside the door reached Chen Xing’s ears.

She had wanted to call Song Yiguo, but there was no signal inside.

This was probably also part of Mrs. Situ’s preparations.

’It’s rare for me to be alone. Might as well make myself something nice to eat and treat myself!’

Just as she was about to head to the kitchen, Chen Xing noticed white smoke blowing in from the ventilation duct.

Damn it!

Chen Xing immediately found a gas mask and put it on.

’I wasn’t planning on getting out so soon.’

’But since they want to kill me like this?’

Chen Xing took out a pair of insulated gloves and threw a vicious punch at the iron wall.

She used seventy percent of her strength in that punch.

She had to break it open in one go. Even insulated gloves couldn’t withstand the heat for long.

The heavy iron wall flew out and landed, followed by an extremely brief scream.

A pair of feet stuck out from under the iron wall.

It must have been the person who was sealing the wall.

Among the dozen or so people to the side, an old woman stared at her, her face a mask of astonishment.

She clearly hadn’t expected anyone to possess such immense strength.

Chen Xing didn’t waste any words and charged right out.

’Today, no one here is getting away!’

In the blink of an eye, she had dealt with everyone, leaving only the old woman.

Old Mrs. Situ naturally hadn’t expected that the elites by her side would be wiped out in an instant.

But... she still had an ace up her sleeve!

"What, are you going to kill a helpless old woman like me?" Old Mrs. Situ did her best to draw Chen Xing’s attention to herself. "Isn’t killing my son and granddaughter enough? You want to kill an old woman like me, too? Do you have any humanity left...?"

"Humanity? What’s that?" As the words fell, Chen Xing completely ignored the still-talking Old Mrs. Situ and spun around, slashing her blade behind her.

A spray of fresh blood spurted out, splashing across Chen Xing’s face.

She couldn’t see the person, so she couldn’t accurately gauge his height.

Guessing it was a man and a bit taller than her, she had aimed for where his neck would be.

The slash was powerful, piercing straight through the Invisibility Superpower User’s neck.

The Double Superpower User clutched his neck, the blade extending from his hand having never gotten a chance to be used.

Chen Xing turned and slashed her blade again.

The astonished Old Mrs. Situ could never have imagined such an outcome.

If she had known this girl had such an ability, she should have kept her target locked on Song Yiguo.

But now, it was too late for regrets.

After sheathing her blade, Chen Xing went back inside, turned on the tap, and washed the blood from her face.

Just then, people arrived outside the door.

Chen Xing chuckled drily.

’When they were trying to kill me just now, not a single person showed up to intervene. But now so many have come?’

Flicking the water from her hands, she turned to see a group of people with guns storming in.

The one in the lead was a pot-bellied man around fifty years old.

Short and fat, his stomach was like a rubber ball—the very picture of corruption.

"You dare to kill people in the National Capital Safety Zone? You’ve got some nerve." His gaze was hostile as he scanned Chen Xing from head to toe.

"Military Brigade Commander, you should stand back a little, in case it’s dangerous!" a sycophantic little soldier stepped forward to curry favor with the Military Brigade Commander.

’Military Brigade Commander?’

Chen Xing raised an eyebrow.

’Could this be the Military Brigade Commander that Captain Lu was talking about?’

That day in the Hualai City safety zone, Chen Xing had seen the Military Brigade Commander’s figure from upstairs, but she hadn’t seen his face.

’Judging by the belly, it really seems to be him.’

’Talk about a small world for enemies.’

’Whatever. It would be more fitting for the plot to leave this Military Brigade Commander for Captain Lu to deal with.’

The Military Brigade Commander heeded the advice and had already taken a few steps back.

But when he saw the way Chen Xing was looking at him, he instantly flew into a rage.

It was as if she were looking at a dead object!

"Even though it’s the apocalypse, murder is still against the law! You’ve killed so many people; the law will not tolerate you!" the Military Brigade Commander said, spouting on about the law.

’As if he’s some kind of good person.’

’When he betrayed Captain Lu and the several hundred lives at the sanatorium, where was his concern for the law then?’

"Don’t you try to pull rank here with your piddling little position!" Chen Xing snorted, completely disregarding him.

’He definitely has someone backing him.’

’If I’m not mistaken, it should be the Lu Family.’

The Military Brigade Commander was so angry he almost lunged forward to hit her.

Although he couldn’t enter the luxurious circle of the Four Great Families in the National Capital Safety Zone, ordinary people still had to suck up to him when they saw him.

’How dare she call my position "piddling"?’

"You damn brat, still spouting nonsense when you’re about to die?" The Military Brigade Commander wished he could just execute her on the spot.

He had come on a mission and was required to bring her back alive.

’But... "alive"? Does it count as long as she’s still breathing?’

"Military Brigade Commander, you must be pretty frustrated after failing to kill Captain Lu so many times, aren’t you?" Chen Xing continued to provoke him.

The Military Brigade Commander: "..."

’How could I not know Captain Lu is alive?’

’During the disaster a few days ago, I knew he led his men to help Song Yiguo.’

’The first time, Chen Xing was the one who saved him. The last time Captain Lu came to the Capital City, he was with Chen Xing, too. She was most likely involved then as well.’

That was why his gaze toward Chen Xing was naturally hostile.

"He’s just a lowly captain. What kind of trouble can he stir up? If he’s alive, he’s alive. Hmph!" The Military Brigade Commander said this, but he was still wary of Captain Lu. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have tried to kill him time and time again.

’The man is not only pedantic but also overly righteous, which makes him convenient to use on a normal day.’

’But he couldn’t be treated as a trusted confidant, which was why he had remained just a captain after following me for so many years.’

’And yet, this mere captain was extremely popular with the men and had taken quite a few of my people with him.’

"I don’t know if he can stir up trouble or not, but I do know that as long as he’s alive, you won’t be sleeping well!"

"You..." The enraged Military Brigade Commander gave a meaningful look.

He really hadn’t been sleeping well, especially during the time Captain Lu was in the National Capital Safety Zone. He always felt like the man would suddenly appear and kill him.

The sycophantic little soldier immediately understood and led several men forward to seize Chen Xing.

They weren’t carrying any heavy weapons, just a few electric batons.

’This thing, when it hits you, feels just fantastic. Guaranteed you won’t even be able to scream!’