I Opened a Clinic in the Apocalypse

Chapter 59

TL: Moonlit

The commotion here was too loud, and Xiao Hen didnt have time to feel sorrow and sadness. He heard rustling sounds and immediately grabbed He Lin from the ground, stuffing him into an armored vehicle. Xiao Hen personally took the drivers seat.

From the dense grass on both sides of the road, numerous red-eyed zombies suddenly emerged. They were incredibly fast, leaping and quickly approaching.

Xiao Hen started the armored vehicle and shouted to Ji Rong, Get in the car!

Ji Rong turned around and jumped into the car, immediately closing the door. A red-eyed zombie slammed into the door.

Xiao Hen stepped on the gas pedal and the armored vehicle burst forward, knocking over the red-eyed zombies blocking the way. They raced in the opposite direction, with several red-eyed zombies clinging to the roof and continuously attacking the windows, trying to get inside.

F**k them and their ancestors! Ill kill them! Ji Rong grabbed a wooden pole and tried to climb out through the skylight, but Xiao Hen pulled him back.

Xiao Hen said, Stay put!

Suddenly, Xiao Hen slammed on the brakes, throwing the red-eyed zombie clinging to the roof away. Then he stepped on the gas again, running over and completely dealing with the remaining red-eyed zombies.

Are you calm now? Xiao Hen asked.

Ji Rong wiped his face and completely calmed down. When he saw He Lin thrown into the compartment, Ji Rong still couldnt accept it. Tears welled up in his eyes as he looked out the window in silence.

Xiao Hen was also forcibly trying to stay calm, holding onto the only straw he had, which was Wen Qingling.

He placed all his hopes on Wen Qingling, desperately wanting to believe that he could turn zombies back into humans.

Ji Rong said despondently, What does all our perseverance mean in the end? Weve watched our loved ones and comrades turn into zombies one by one. We can only watch, powerless. Its been over two years since the apocalypse began, where is the vaccine that Central Megacity has always talked about? Is there really hope for humanity?

Ji Rong covered his head. The three of us went out, but only two of us could come back. I dont know how to explain it to Old Shi.

Old Shi doesnt need you to explain. We are prepared to sacrifice ourselves at any time, Xiao Hen said.

Xiao Hen drove the armored vehicle all the way back. By the time they arrived at Ling City, it was already dawn.

Xiao Hen parked the armored vehicle outside the southern city without driving straight in. The armored vehicle was loaded with weapons, and Xiao Hen didnt want Wen Qingling to misunderstand. He planned to enter when it was daylight.

They hesitated to enter the city, but then Wen Qingling took the initiative to speak. This vehicle is good.

Both Xiao Hen and Ji Rong couldnt sleep, and hearing Wen Qinglings voice suddenly startled them.

Xiao Hen asked, You didnt rest?

Resting is not important to me, Wen Qinglings focus was still on the vehicle. Where did this vehicle come from? Are there any more?

Xiao Hen replied, Yes, its a bit far from here.

Wen Qingling asked, Ownerless vehicles?

Its ownerless now, Xiao Hen answered.

Wen Qingling said, Very good, I want all these vehicles.

Xiao Hen remained silent.

Xiao Hen started the armored vehicle and drove into the southern city. They headed straight for the civilized base, and the city gate was already open. After the armored vehicle entered the base, the gate closed behind them.

The civilized base was very quiet at night, with only one area, the Southern City Clinic, having lights. Wen Qingling was standing at the door, waiting for them.

Xiao Hen and Ji Rong got out of the car, and Wen Qingling didnt have time to greet them. He was completely attracted to the armored vehicle, circling it a few times, liking what he saw.

There are still how many vehicles left? Wen Qingling asked.

About thirty more, and we brought one back, Xiao Hen replied.

Wen Qingling couldnt wait and said, Lets go, lets bring back the rest of the armored vehicles.

Wait a moment. Armored vehicles are different from regular cars. Knowing how to drive a car doesnt mean you can drive an armored vehicle. We need to learn, Xiao Hen explained.

Wen Qingling understood and said, Then lets learn. How long do we need to learn?

For now, well find someone to learn from. We should be able to set off by daybreak, Xiao Hen said.

Wen Qingling nodded and released his mental power, already preparing to call someone to learn how to drive armored vehicles.

Xiao Hen reminded, Its best to find someone who knows how to drive cars. Once they learn, they can teach the others more quickly.

Wen Qingling had the same idea and gathered some of the people in the base who he trusted, and they began learning how to drive armored vehicles overnight.

Xiao Hen entrusted the responsibility of being the instructor to Ji Rong and asked him to teach while he wanted to have a private conversation with Wen Qingling.

Facing Wen Qingling, Ji Rong didnt have the same ease as before. It was impossible for him not to hold any grudges, especially since Wen Qingling disregarded He Lin and remained focused on the armored vehicles, which irritated him even more.

Ji Rong asked, Wheres Ild Shi? Did he go outside again?

He came over, Wen Qingling replied.

Shortly after, Shi Chong rushed over in a hurry upon hearing the sound of the car. When he saw the gathering of people at the clinic entrance, he looked around but couldnt find He Lin, so he couldnt help but wonder, Wheres Old He?

At the mention of He Lin, Ji Rongs temper flared, wanting to curse someone.

Inside the car, continuous banging sounds could be heard. Xiao Hen and Ji Rong struggled together to drag He Lin out, while he kept roaring and struggling.

Seeing He Lin in this state, Shi Chong froze on the spot and fell into a long silence.

Without giving Shi Chong time to digest the situation, Xiao Hen said, You and Ji Rong will teach them how to drive armored vehicles together.

Xiao Hen held onto He Lin and pulled him into the clinic, also dragging Wen Qingling along. Only after closing the door to the office, ensuring that He Lin wouldnt go crazy and escape, did Xiao Hen let go.

Wen Qingling looked at the raging He Lin and asked, Did you encounter the evolved blood anemone?

We didnt encounter it. It should be Yin Chengs armored vehicle team that was attacked by the evolved blood anemone. Everyone disappeared, and the armored vehicles were filled with toxic mist. When we inspected the armored vehicles, He Lin got infected, but both Ji Rong and I are fine, Xiao Hen explained.

Wen Qingling shook his head and said, Since he has turned into a zombie, just let him be free. Theres no need to bring him back.

If it were before, I might have really let him go, but now, he still has hope, Xiao Hen said.

Wen Qingling raised his gaze and looked at him, asking, Where is the hope?

You are the hope, Xiao Hen replied.

Wen Qingling shook his head. I am not hope. I might be your disaster.

You wont become a disaster. I know, Xiao Hen stared at him.

Wen Qingling didnt comment, whether it was hope or disaster, it was only a thought away for him.

Xiao Hen asked, You can save him, right?

Wen Qingling shook his head, I cant save him.

Xiao Hen stared at him intensely, If you cant save him, then where did all these people in the base come from?

Xiao Hen said each word clearly, Dont say they are survivors. I dont believe it.

Wen Qingling had already anticipated that having too much involvement with humans would eventually expose them.

With a low growl, Wen Qingling pounced on Xiao Hen, pressing him against the wall. Xiao Hen didnt resist, his hands were empty, and his long knife had already been stored in the space.

Wen Qinglings strength was immense, and he ruthlessly exerted pressure, not showing any mercy. Xiao Hen took a breath and said, Now you want to bite me?

Wen Qingling replied, Even without biting, I can turn you into a zombie. Your antibodies are useless against me.

Xiao Hen felt suffocated in his chest and said, Save He Lin. Ill go along with whatever you decide.

Wen Qingling whispered, Not only you, but Ji Rong and Shi Chong also cant leave unscathed.

Xiao Hen wanted to support Wen Qingling but was once again firmly pressed down. If Wen Qingling applied just a little more force, he could easily crush Xiao Hens chest in a matter of moments.

Gritting his teeth, Xiao Hen said, Ill go along with whatever you decide. Dont harm them.

They are the condition for saving people. Its a trade-off. Whether to save them or not is up to me, Wen Qingling stated.

Xiao Hen asked, Am I not enough on my own?

Wen Qingling replied, You no longer belong to yourself. You have repeatedly provoked me, and I havent killed you. Its not because Im kind, but because you are already in my possession. There are only two choices for you: either die or become one of my kind. Its impossible for you to leave Ling City as a human.

Xiao Hen remained silent.

Xiao Hen said, So, I dont even have the qualification to exchange for He Lin?

Yes, you dont. I wont engage in a losing deal by using my people to exchange for others, Wen Qingling confirmed.

Xiao Hen raised his hand and embraced Wen Qinglings waist, pressing him tightly against himself. The two of them were in close proximity, their breaths intertwined. Xiao Hen asked, Now, do you still find me dirty?

Wen Qinglings slender fingers caressed Xiao Hens handsome face as he whispered, If you want to completely remove the Generals zombie virus, there is one method.

Wen Qinglings slender fingertips hooked onto Xiao Hens collar. That is, I personally come and suck out the virus.

Wen Qingling forcefully tore open Xiao Hens collar and bit down on his left neck artery. Xiao Hen let out a muffled groan, and blood sprayed outit was the same spot where the General had bitten him before.

Wen Qingling sucked out a mouthful of poisonous blood, feeling disgusted by the Generals zombie virus. He spat out the black poisonous blood and sucked out a second mouthful. By the third mouthful, the blood he spat out was already bright red.

Xiao Hen was in so much pain that he could barely stand. Wen Qingling reached out and checked the bed, causing it to drift over. He threw Xiao Hen onto the bed. Xiao Hen was undergoing transformation, but his process was different from other infected individuals. His skin did not rot. The zombie virus from the General and Wen Qinglings zombie virus were fighting inside his body, causing him immense agony.

Wen Qingling held him down, preventing him from falling off the bed. Suddenly, Xiao Hens strength surged, and he flipped over, overpowering Wen Qingling. His eyes were bloodshot as he forcefully pressed his lips against Wen Qinglings. He did something he had always wanted to do but couldnt.

Xiao Hens actions were rough, completely controlled by the zombie virus. Wen Qinglings lips and tongue were crushed, blood spreading with a bloody taste. Xiao Hen unknowingly sucked his blood.

Wen Qingling grabbed Xiao Hens neck, pushing him down on the bed, staring at him with wide eyes.

Wen Qingling, usually calm and composed, showed some fluctuation in his emotions at this moment.

Xiao Hen was consuming his blood!

Xiao Hen was likely to explode and die like those zombies.

Xiao Hens skin began to rot, his eyes turned crimson. He was enduring pain that ordinary people couldnt bear.

Wen Qingling didnt want him to die, nor could he let him die. In a panic, he grabbed his backpack and took out blood anemone without hesitation, stuffing it into Xiao Hens mouth, and making him consume it.

The blood anemone had a healing effect on zombies, and Wen Qingling hoped it could save Xiao Hen.

Perhaps due to the blood anemone, Xiao Hens decaying skin began to repair itself, and his crimson eyes returned to black. When he stopped struggling and calmed down, he was still the same Xiao Hen, as if nothing had happened.

Xiao Hen looked at the messy examination bed and then at himself. His skin was intact, his consciousness clear, no different from his previous self.

Wen Qingling was also startled by Xiao Hens transformation. He breathed heavily and asked, How do you feel?

Xiao Hen looked at him blankly and said, Am I not human anymore?

As soon as he finished speaking, he furrowed his brows because he could clearly smell the scent of fresh flesh and blood. Outside the clinic, there were two living people, their scent incredibly enticing, making him want to devour them, but he managed to restrain himself.

Many things that he had previously not understood now became clear.

So, Wen Qinglings statement about conscious zombies being able to control their desire to eat people was not a lie. It was true, he could restrain himself.

Is this the sense of smell of a zombie? Xiao Hen murmured.

Wen Qingling raised an eyebrow and said, What do you feel?

Xiao Hen looked at him and replied, There are only two living people within the entire civilization base.

Wen Qingling smirked, Didnt you already know that?

Xiao Hen shook his head in a daze, I used to speculate, but I never dared to believe it was true.

Wen Qingling asked, And now?

Xiao Hen was still a little dazed as he said, I feel like Im not a normal zombie.

Wen Qingling asked, Why do you say that?

Xiao Hen reached out, and a long knife appeared in his palm. My ability is still present.

Wen Qingling raised an eyebrow, confirming that he was indeed not a normal zombie.

Wen Qingling asked, What else?

The oppressive aura around Xiao Hen instantly surged, and he let out a roar. In the silent Lingcheng, the roars of the zombie horde could be heard from all directions, responding to Xiao Hens call.

Xiao Hen said, It seems like I have the ability to command all zombies like the General?

Wen Qingling wrinkled his nose in disdain and said, Your aura is also similar to that zombie, but it carries my scent.

Xiao Hen fell silent.

Xiao Hen said, Is there something wrong with me?

Wen Qingling sarcastically congratulated him, Congratulations, you have finally mutated into a mishmash.

Xiao Hen emitted a mixed scent, a blend of human, General, and Wen Qinglings scents. Wen Qinglings scent was dominant, followed by the human scent, and the scent of the General was the weakest. After all, Wen Qinglings main purpose was to force out the Generals toxins, so even if there were remnants, they wouldnt be significant.

Wen Qingling remarked, Luckily, you dont stink; otherwise, dont think about getting close to me.

Xiao Hen:

Xiao Hen had obtained some of the abilities of the level-eight evolved General and retained Wen Qinglings ability to preserve his powers. Whether this could be considered a blessing in disguise, he had consumed Wen Qinglings blood and miraculously didnt explode, surviving by sheer luck.

Wen Qingling could sense the connection between him and Xiao Hen, which was different from the other civilized zombies. Xiao Hens connection with him was unique. Perhaps it was because his transformation process was too extraordinary, resulting in a mutation that made it so peculiar.

Overall, it was Wen Qingling who transformed Xiao Hen. The connection between Xiao Hen and him couldnt be severed, and with the reinforcement of his blood, no matter how strong Xiao Hen became, he couldnt escape Wen Qinglings control.

Ooooh, their first kiss O///O