Apocalypse: I'm the Landlady of the Refuge

"Director!!"

Guo Dacheng exclaimed in shock, setting down the director he had been carrying on his back and embracing him tightly, desperately protecting him.

"Kill them!"

"So many lives, beaten to death with clubs, you all got off lightly!"

"Worse than pigs and dogs, murderers should pay with their lives!"

"Right! An eye for an eye!"

"..."

Along with the angry roars and curses, the beating rained down on Guo Dacheng like a tempest.

The director he protected in his arms rarely showed such emotion, his eyes turning red: "Dacheng, I’ve dragged you down with me again..."

Back in the police force, it was bad enough that he failed a mission and lost his legs, but he had also dragged Dacheng down with him, resulting in a demotion to the most marginalized figure in the squad, earning the smallest wage and doing the hardest work.

Now, in an attempt to heal his legs, he and Dacheng had conducted this grand human experiment, which again failed. This time, it meant Dacheng might die here with him...

Death was not something to fear. After all, a person’s life is just about facing trials and atoning for sins. Now that his sins were atoned for, he could return to heaven.

But he really couldn’t reconcile himself to it. How had his life come to this?

Guo Dacheng was never good with words.

The director’s heartfelt words also brought tears to his eyes.

He touched the syringe in his pocket, his eyes suddenly filled with resolve.

The director noticed his movement, and his pupils shrank: "What are you doing? No! I order you as Captain, you can’t do this!"

But Guo Dacheng just smiled in relief: "This is the Lord’s final test for me. Captain, I’ll go ahead. We’ll meet in heaven."

Having said that, he took out the injector from his pocket, bit off the cap with his mouth, and stabbed it into his neck.

As the injection fluid was pushed in, Guo Dacheng’s eyes rapidly turned red, and his pupils shrank to pinpoints.

Ji Wanwan, who had been watching from the sidelines, frowned deeply. Not good! Guo Dacheng was mutating!

"Move out of the way! Everyone, get back!"

"Roar!!"

The frenzied roar of the Corpse Man and Ji Wanwan’s shouting erupted simultaneously.

The transforming Guo Dacheng suddenly stood up, launching powerful punches at the survivors and Half-infected surrounding him.

"Boom!"

A pale, bluish-gray hand reached out from the crowd and caught Guo Dacheng’s fist with unerring accuracy.

The survivors frightened by Guo Dacheng widened their eyes in shock, staring at the man who suddenly appeared, momentarily forgetting to flee.

"Brother Zhan?"

Seeing Zhan Yu appear out of nowhere, Ji Wanwan relaxed after the initial surprise.

In fact, Zhan Yu had been there for a while, but seeing that Ji Wanwan was focused on manipulating the space to deal with Guo Dacheng, he had silently stood behind her, not disturbing her.

Just now, when he saw Guo Dacheng undergo Corpse Transformation, he was worried Ji Wanwan would impulsively try to save him, and his body sprinted into action before his mind could catch up.

Although not as explosively powerful as a fully frenzied Corpse Man, Zhan Yu, being a Half-infected, possessed far more intelligence than Guo Dacheng.

With a few simple feints, Zhan Yu drew Guo Dacheng to chase him, gradually running farther away, leaving only the lame director behind, awaiting his punishment.

Without Guo Dacheng’s protection, who would fear a cripple without superpowers?

The crowd surged forward, encircling the terrified director Tuantuan.

Standing outside the crowd, Ji Wanwan laughed mockingly.

It was all just the Lord’s punishment, after all. As long as one persevered, redemption and a new life could be found through the Lord’s forgiveness...

The director was soon beaten to the ground.

Before dying, he turned his resentful eyes to Ji Wanwan and murmured, "The Lord will bless me, and you, you will eventually fall into hell..."

"The Lord?" Ji Wanwan looked up at the sky.

Almighty Lord, if you truly exist, then please open your eyes and look at this world, full of scars and suffering. If this is the punishment you bestow upon all beings, then I will choose to rebel without hesitation—no one has the right to punish me without cause, not even you, Lord!

So, Ji Wanwan looked down at the director and silently mouthed: "I don’t believe in the Lord; I only believe in myself, believing in oneself is how to obtain eternal life..."

The director shivered all over, a look of confusion rising in his eyes.

He looked in the direction where Guo Dacheng had disappeared, and in an instant, he was flooded with memories.

In the moment before death, all those things he desperately fought for turned to mist and smoke, no longer worth mentioning.

If he hadn’t been greedy for the glory and rewards after completing his task, then he wouldn’t have been crippled, and Dacheng wouldn’t have been constantly oppressed.

If he hadn’t been greedy to cure his legs this time, wanting to stand again without conducting so many human experiments, then he wouldn’t have fallen to this state where he is reviled by everyone.

Alas, in this world, there are no ifs. Once you’ve made a mistake, you have to admit it.

But he still wanted to say...

If he could, he would go back to being that proud and spirited police captain, catching criminals, drinking beer, and grilling skewers with Dacheng...

"Bang!"

Another muffled sound, a stick smashed on the director’s head.

Blood splattered, and in the last moment, the director’s eyes were filled with regret, as he ultimately died with his eyes open.

Ji Wanwan didn’t bother to look again, turning away and leaving.

The greedy always die because of their greed—this was the director’s just deserts...

...

Halfway there, Zhan Yu, who had dealt with Guo Dacheng, met her head-on.

Both were slightly startled.

"Is the director dealt with?"

"Is Guo Dacheng dealt with?"

.....

After a brief silence, Ji Wanwan asked Zhan Yu, "Now that the refuge is in chaos, it seems impossible to stay here any longer. What are your plans from now on?"

She smiled lightly, "I’m serious this time, no joking."

Zhan Yu moved his lips, pondering seriously, "In this state, I might mutate any day now, bringing disaster wherever I go."

He looked in the direction of the back mountain, "I plan to fish my brother out from the pit of corpses and then take him to see every corner of the world, all the sceneries we’ve never seen before."

Ji Wanwan nodded in admiration, "That’s great. Have fun, okay～"

Zhan Yu moved his lips, mustered the courage, and said what was in his heart, "Miss Ji, if I’m still alive after traveling the world... can I come find you?"

Ji Wanwan smiled gently, "Of course, we’re friends, aren’t we? I’d warmly welcome your visit! When you come, I’ll take you to have hot pot and listen to the stories about those sceneries I haven’t seen!"

Zhan Yu felt a surge of joy in his heart, but there was also a sourness in his nose.

He forced a carefree grin, "Then it’s a deal!" 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Ji Wanwan also smiled, "It’s a deal. I wish you a safe journey... "

Zhan Yu nodded without another word but waved his hand and strode toward the back mountain.

Watching the man’s feigned nonchalant departure, Ji Wanwan inexplicably felt a sting in her eyes.

She didn’t like farewells at all, because no one knows whether this goodbye could be the last...