How to Raise a Baby in an Apocalypse - Chapter 430

As Zhao Ru’s water-type energy fluctuates, the water zombie that has melted into a puddle gradually condenses into the shape of a translucent water figure. Behind it, several ability users rush downstairs—including the water-type user Xu Lier.

“Xu Lier! Don’t run, come help me!” Seeing that she can still move the zombie, Zhao Ru shouts anxiously. Her water ability is nearly depleted, and even her bones ache. She grabs a handful of crystal cores from the bucket and absorbs them, gritting her teeth. “Help me get this zombie downstairs!”

In the crowd, Xu Lier glances back. The corners of her lips, painted with blood-red lipstick, curl into a mocking smirk.

Does Zhao Ru really think she’s that stupid? Help at a time like this? Please. Zhao Ru is clearly part of An Ran’s group—no wonder her brain doesn’t work properly.

No one cares to analyze why the water zombie is just standing there, facing Zhao Ru. Maybe it’s tied to some kind of ability resonance or energy clash, but who’s going to risk their life to figure that out? When it comes down to survival, people naturally run. That’s just human instinct.

Xu Lier turns and dashes down the stairs with the others. As she reaches the entrance, she shouts to Wang Wei, “Ah Wei! Hurry up! Are you coming or not? If you don’t, I’m leaving!”

Xu Lier is confident in her hold on Wang Wei. In her mind, their relationship is true love.

At the gate, Wang Wei fights copper-skinned zombies alongside Yun Tao and Liang Ziyu. At Xu Lier’s call, he hesitates, turns back to look at her, then glances at Yun Tao apologetically.

“I have to go. My girlfriend ran off with those guys… I’m worried.”

“Take care,” Yun Tao says with a nod.

He doesn’t try to persuade him. Everyone makes their own choices. If Wang Wei wants to follow his so-called true love, Yun Tao can only respect that.

As Wang Wei turns and runs after Xu Lier, Liang Ziyu sneers. “None of them are decent people.”

The three Strength-Type Ability Users Wang Wei brought in switch sides so quickly. Xu Lier is obviously poaching team members. And Wang Wei—he has courage and character, but one fatal flaw: he blindly follows Xu Lier.

With a team like that heading into Xiangcheng, even if the city is safe, their chances of survival are slim. Internal conflict is only a matter of time.

Looking around the mall, it’s clear they’re located in the northern part of Xiangcheng—right at a major national highway transit hub. The tide of mutant rats has poured in from the bus station, while the copper-skinned zombies come from the highway.

That means An Ran and Zhan Lian are now under attack from both sides. Unless they flee to Xiangcheng themselves, they’ll have no choice but to fight here.

Fortunately, those who choose to stay are already mentally prepared. The remaining group seems more united than ever.

An Ran follows behind Zhao Ru, who slowly drags the water zombie toward the stairwell. Standing at the corner of the second-floor landing, An Ran watches as the fleeing ability users get into their vehicles.

She turns to Zhao Ru and says quietly, “Have you noticed something? All the major threats are outside of Xiangcheng—or right on its borders.”

Zhao Ru doesn’t respond. She has no energy to spare—every ounce of concentration is focused on moving the water zombie. Her face is pale, her hands tremble.

Seeing her remain silent, An Ran adds, “I’m afraid they’ll be in real danger once they get into Xiangcheng this time.”