058 The Beautiful CEO and the Survivors of the Marketplace!

There was a horizontal crack in the middle of this outfit, allowing the upper and lower parts to separate with the slightest movement, revealing a breathtaking scene within. Needless to say, the split occurred precisely at the most rounded point in the center, and below, it opened directly all the way to the tops of the thighs. At any moment, one could admire the most alluring view of spring.

Xue Feng could already picture Zhao Weisuo donning this outfit while giving him a lesson. He was simply too eager to learn! Just catching a glimpse of it was enough to make Xue Feng’s face flush red. Without a doubt, he stored it away in his spatial backpack. Next was a pink nurse’s uniform, which appeared ordinary at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it was nearly transparent, leaving nothing to the imagination. This was just perfect for Wang Yuxin!

There were also some other garments and trousers that, when worn, were almost like wearing nothing at all. Xue Feng stuffed them all into his spatial backpack. After all, a little compression and they hardly took up any space. Having cleared out the entire lingerie shop, Xue Feng emptied the clothing store next door as well. He believed that even in his base, quality of life must not be neglected. These clothes, which used to cost thousands, now seemed as if they were free for the taking—Xue Feng acquired them all at zero cost. He also grabbed shoes and other items.

On the third floor, Xue Feng even spotted a jewelry store. The counters glittered with gold ornaments. Bang! Like a bandit, Xue Feng smashed open the cases, sweeping all the jewelry away. The only difference was that Xue Feng wore no mask. He now carried a fire axe in one hand and a backpack on his back, looking just like any ordinary survivor.

Perhaps the sound of smashing the cases caused quite a commotion, for soon several people armed with makeshift weapons and improvised armor came running over. One man even carried a pistol. At the sight of the gun, Xue Feng’s eyelid twitched. His second-tier Stone Skin ability wasn’t yet enough to withstand a gunshot, but with his Time Zero ability, even at close range, it would be impossible for anyone to deal him a fatal blow.

He then realized the gun was, in fact, a replica—he’d seen the real thing before. Still, Xue Feng raised both hands, feigning nervousness. “Don’t shoot, I’m a good person!”

He fought back a smile as he spoke. “Who are you, and how did you get in here?” The only short-haired woman in the group stared at Xue Feng with vigilance. With an oval face, delicate red lips, striking features, a tall figure, and determined eyes, she left Xue Feng somewhat surprised; he had never before met such a valiant woman. She seemed to embody the spirit of a legendary heroine.

At that very moment, a voice sounded in Xue Feng’s mind. “Ding! Intelligence verified successfully. Reward: Time Zero ability upgraded to Tier Two.” Hearing this, Xue Feng’s heart leapt for joy. So this was Shen Ruyan—the very talent he’d been searching for! He hadn’t expected to find her so easily, stumbling upon her right after entering the mall. Moreover, the intelligence reward had just upgraded his Time Zero ability to Tier Two—a tremendous benefit.

Previously, when Xue Feng had defeated a Tier Three mutant, it was thanks to Time Zero increasing his speed. “I came in through a window on the second floor,” Xue Feng replied directly. “Alright, at least you’re honest. The only way in now is through a window,” the short-haired beauty nodded, signaling the others to lower their weapons. The man with the pistol pretended to tuck it away, and Xue Feng did not expose him.

“You’re quite lucky to have made it in with all those zombies outside. Why not join us? My name is Shen Ruyan.” Shen Ruyan smiled gently, her expression warm and inviting.

Before Xue Feng could respond, the man with the gun objected, “Brother Long won’t agree to this!” “I’m in charge here!” Shen Ruyan shot back coldly over her shoulder.

Seeing this, Xue Feng’s lips curled. How interesting! It seemed there was some internal strife here. “I’d be happy to join,” Xue Feng nodded. Since he needed Shen Ruyan’s trust, he had to approach her gradually; inviting her immediately would not foster a deeper connection, nor would she appreciate the opportunity. This was a lesson Xue Feng had learned after winning over a few women before.

“In the apocalypse, there’s strength in numbers. Welcome, little brother. Let’s head to the gathering point,” Shen Ruyan said with a gentle smile. She had just turned thirty, so she was entitled to call Xue Feng “little brother.”

Soon, Xue Feng followed Shen Ruyan and her group to the fifth floor, the highest level of the building.

As they walked, Xue Feng observed and nodded approvingly. Judging by the layout of the mall, the higher the floor, the safer it was; zombies were less likely to reach this level. Upon reaching the fifth floor, Xue Feng saw about fifty people, men and women, including a few elderly.

“Brother Long, this is our newest member. He’s quite capable,” Shen Ruyan said to a bald man. Anyone who could enter the mall through a window was no ordinary person.

The bald man tilted his head, sizing Xue Feng up and down. “Just a pretty boy. What skills does he have? Ever been in a fight? Ever killed anyone?” he sneered.

“I’m willing to try,” Xue Feng replied calmly. Even though he was pretending to be a survivor, he wouldn’t bow to anyone.

“Good, good, good! You don’t know the meaning of death, do you?” The bald man shot to his feet, wielding a modified machete—a cleaver welded to a steel pipe, perfect for dealing with zombies and convenient for fighting people as well.

“What do you mean by this? I brought him in. If you want to lay a hand on him, you’ll have to go through me first!” Shen Ruyan objected, stepping in front of Xue Feng.

“Shen Ruyan! Don’t push your luck! Just because you saved my life doesn’t mean you can boss me around forever!” the bald man roared, his anger barely contained.

Before the apocalypse, the bald man had been the mall’s head of security, trapped in the security office by zombies. It was Shen Ruyan, leading a team to lure the zombies away, who had rescued him. Otherwise, he’d have been either eaten or starved to death by now. If not for this, he’d have refused to submit to Shen Ruyan’s leadership long ago.

Shen Ruyan’s background was even more distinguished; she had been the CEO of a major real estate conglomerate, and this mall was one of the group’s properties. When the apocalypse broke out, she happened to be here inspecting the premises, quickly organizing people to keep the horde at bay and clearing large sections of the mall. It could be said that everyone here owed her their lives; without her, they wouldn’t have had such a safe refuge.

“What’s your problem?” Shen Ruyan frowned.

The bald man licked his lips, his greedy gaze lingering on Shen Ruyan from head to toe.