Zombie King Babysits the Reborn Empress - Chapter 396 - 408: Lu Chuan, Does Our Promise Still Count?

Chapter 396: Chapter 408: Lu Chuan, Does Our Promise Still Count?

Seeing that the two had made up their minds, Zhao Lin could only exhale deeply, shake her head helplessly, and slowly say, “Since you are so confident, then just pretend I didn’t say anything!”

The conversation had reached this point, and it was really impossible to persuade them.

It’s not that Zhao Lin was just watching them go to their doom, because she felt she somewhat understood Lu Chuan’s character. She knew that when faced with a crisis, he wouldn’t act recklessly and should have strong assurance.

Especially since this matter also concerns Little Qiqi’s safety, and given Lu Chuan’s level of affection for Little Qiqi, he would never let Little Qiqi be exposed to danger.

So, if he wasn’t confident, Lu Chuan wouldn’t risk holding his ground at Li River Base City.

It’s just unclear how Lu Chuan planned to defeat the Thunderous Roar, since that beast’s strength is extremely terrifying and it had destroyed the entire Shanchuan Base City before.

Additionally, due to Thunderous Roar’s ruthlessness, the destruction of Shanchuan Base City resulted in even more severe human losses.

Having thought through this, Zhao Lin relaxed completely, but internally, she still didn’t quite agree with Lu Chuan and Little Qiqi’s approach.

A wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall, and in her view, confronting the major Base Cities head-on and facing their schemes directly wasn’t the best choice.

Beside her, Ji Ruxue, noticing Zhao Lin seemed slightly displeased, comforted her by saying, “Mrs. Zhao Lin, no matter what, thank you for bringing us the news. Otherwise, Qiqi and Dad would have been kept in the dark!”

Ji Ruxue was genuinely touched by Zhao Lin’s actions. After all, it’s the apocalypse, with great risks outdoors, and Zhao Lin took a big risk to rush back, an effort truly commendable.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lin adjusted her mood and smiled, “Little Qiqi is my darling, so of course she requires extra care!”

With that, Zhao Lin reached out and patted Little Qiqi’s head.

Lu Chuan, standing by the side, also acknowledged Zhao Lin’s gesture.

Not bad, all those meals over the many days weren’t in vain.

Being able to rush back to deliver the message indicated Zhao Lin’s heart was indeed in their favor.

Thinking of this, Lu Chuan couldn’t help but feel his earlier actions were somewhat reckless.

Mrs. Zhao Lin came this time truly with concern for his and Little Qiqi’s safety, yet he sent a few four-tier Corpse Puppets to tease her, which was really inappropriate.

However, asking Lu Chuan to apologize to Zhao Lin was absolutely impossible…

“Mrs. Zhao Lin, would you mind staying here for a few more days to accompany Qiqi?

Also, enjoy a few meals Dad cooks, as an apology for what happened earlier.”

Ji Ruxue jumped off the chair, walked to Zhao Lin’s side, and shook her arm pleadingly.

These days, Ji Ruxue felt quite bored, and if Zhao Lin could stay for a few days to keep her company, it would be wonderful.

Dad was like a block of wood; getting Dad to chat, play games, or keep her company was harder than climbing to heaven. Often, after only a few minutes, he couldn’t stand it anymore and ran off to control zombies.

Zhao Lin wore a wry smile, both happy for Little Qiqi’s dependence on her and helpless due to urgent tasks, making it impossible to stay long.

After all, she told the Suicide Squad at Yu Hua Base City she would only be gone a day; if she remained absent, the squad would be leaderless.

The Yu Hua Base City is currently an excellent platform, and this was her first task as senior management; she didn’t want to mess it up.

“Sorry, Little Qiqi, Auntie has urgent matters to handle now, just coming back once was already the limit, I’m afraid I can’t…”

Zhao Lin apologized sincerely.

“Alright then, Mrs. Zhao Lin, your matters are most important to you, Qiqi understands.”

Ji Ruxue nodded, looking well-behaved.

“My little Qiqi is so understanding!” Zhao Lin looked at Little Qiqi, her heart melting as she pinched Little Qiqi’s cheek with a smile.

“Mrs. Zhao Lin, were the treasures I gave you useful?”

Now, as if she remembered something, Ji Ruxue secretly glanced at Dad not far away and cautiously leaned toward Zhao Lin, whispering.

Ji Ruxue recalled she had given Zhao Lin a few martial arts books the last time she departed, and she was curious how Zhao Lin was progressing.

Upon hearing, Zhao Lin naturally knew what Little Qiqi was referring to.

Remembering those martial arts books, Zhao Lin couldn’t help but feel grateful toward Little Qiqi; it was those books that boosted her combat power significantly.

Especially when facing evolved zombie battles, Zhao Lin having martial arts was distinctly advantageous.

“The gifts from Little Qiqi to Auntie are very useful, like slicing through melon and bamboo shoots, Auntie must thank you.”

Zhao Lin glanced at Lu Chuan, who seemed oblivious, and smiled warmly.

“As long as it’s useful, Auntie, if you ever want more, you can come back to visit Qiqi.” Ji Ruxue nodded with satisfaction; it seemed those martial arts books provided considerable help to Zhao Lin.

Although in Ji Ruxue’s view, those martial arts books weren’t much, to Zhao Lin, who only had a four-tier cultivation, they were more than sufficient.

“Treasure, what treasure?”

Beside them, Lu Chuan was completely baffled; when did Little Qiqi give treasures to Zhao Lin? Why didn’t he know?

Moreover, it seemed they were pretty useful for Zhao Lin, evidently improving her prowess significantly.

Lu Chuan thought about it but still couldn’t figure out what treasures Little Qiqi might have.

After all, Little Qiqi spends most of the time living with him, and if she had treasure, he should have discovered it long ago.

However, from the conversation, it was clear Zhao Lin and Little Qiqi did not want him to know what the treasure was, so Lu Chuan didn’t insist.

They continued chatting for a little while longer.

“Alright, I have tasks to handle, can’t stay long, I’ll take my leave.”

Zhao Lin checked the time on her watch, her expression becoming stern as she stood up.

Seeing this, Lu Chuan and Ji Ruxue didn’t try to retain her but escorted her to the city gate.

“Goodbye!”

Zhao Lin reluctantly waved to them, ready to turn and leave, but the next moment, Zhao Lin paused and looked at Lu Chuan with hopeful eyes.

“Lu Chuan, do you still remember our agreement?”

Originally, Zhao Lin wouldn’t ask such a question since they already had an agreement. However, recently, Lu Chuan’s conflicts with humans had visibly escalated, and she feared he might change his mind.

Upon hearing this, Lu Chuan paused, understanding Zhao Lin’s concern, and nodded in acknowledgment under Zhao Lin’s hopeful gaze.

Even though he occupied Li River Base City, it didn’t mean he was hostile towards humanity.

As long as the human authorities didn’t provoke him, he generally wouldn’t launch an attack out of boredom.

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