The large zombie smelled the human scent, its face turning ferocious, wanting to pounce towards Gu Rong.

Gu Rong clenched his small fists, his little face fiercely cute, showing no fear. If the big zombie dares to come over, he’ll knock its head off. Grandpa Ming said, knock off a zombie’s head, and the zombie dies. He already had experience hitting zombie heads; one punch would send it flying. Hmph! Bad zombie!

Before Gu Rong could act, the skulls on the ground, seeing the situation, immediately rolled in front of Gu Rong, forming a high wall. They glared back even more fiercely, posturing as if they would bite the zombie to death if it dared approach.

The large zombie paused its steps, hesitating to move forward.

006 noticed the large zombie’s hesitation: [Little host, this zombie looks like it has intelligence.]

Ordinary zombies were mindless, driven only by instinct, but the zombie before them was weighing the pros and cons.

Before the large zombie could decide whether to advance or not, Gu Rong’s [Human Cub Experience Card] timed out. He changed back from a human cub to a zombie cub.

The large zombie froze again: ?

Hmm? Why did the smell suddenly change?! From human smell to… non-traditional zombie smell.

Why non-traditional? Because other zombies emitted a rotten stench, each with its own foul odor. But the little cub in front not only didn’t stink but actually had a milky fragrance.

Could it be because this was a little milk baby?

Zombies distinguish their own kind primarily by the Sangqing Element. Although this little milk dumpling smelled milky, its Sangqing Element scent was authentic and rich. It was undoubtedly a Little Zombie.

“Ahhh wo cao! Wo cao! It’s going to fall!!!” A shout came from the jungle.

Gu Rong remained calm, but the large zombie was startled. Seizing the opportunity to escape, it turned and ran, almost frantically choosing its path, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

The skulls on the ground: “Tsk tsk tsk~”

Gu Rong mimicked: “Tsk tsk tsk~~”

006: […]

Gu Rong saw people coming and stored away the skulls on the ground, looking towards the source of the sound.

Four people emerged from the jungle, two men and two women. The startled cry just now came from them. These four people were players, newly entered into the game, still figuring things out. Seeing the endlessly galloping fine horse in the sky, looking like it might fall at any moment, besides being amazed, they were worried it really would fall.

Among these four players was one Gu Rong had met before – precisely Ye Qiuwu, the male player who leeched off traffic in the “Terror Cruise” instance.

As soon as Ye Qiuwu saw the NPC cub, he first paused, then beamed, ditching the others and running over first.

Gu Rong saw him running and turned, running dadada away himself. But his legs were short, he couldn’t run fast. After just a couple of steps, Ye Qiuwu scooped him up and held him.

Gu Rong recognized Ye Qiuwu. Seeing himself caught, he crossed his little arms and huffed: “Uncle! Why you steal Zaizai again!”

Ye Qiuwu: “…”

What do you mean, again? No, it’s been so long, how has his reputation as a cub-stealer not been cleared yet?

The other three players also noticed Gu Rong. They weren’t new players; they had heard of the NPC cub before, but this was their first time entering the same instance as Gu Rong.

Almost the instant this NPC cub entered their field of vision, the viewership in their livestream rooms began to skyrocket, comments flooding the screen frantically.

[Ahhh Zaizai! Finally see Zaizai!!! [Gift Points]]

[With a loud crash from the sky, Auntie makes a dazzling entrance~]

[Why this freeloader again? Holding Zaizai is equivalent to holding traffic! He finally gets it!]

[Seeing Zaizai makes me happy! Auntie kiss kiss kiss~! [Gift Points]]

[Gift Points]

–

The four players all received donations, more or less, and fell silent for a moment. Sure enough, whoever gets Little Rong Zaizai gets the world! This group of aunties is truly just like this Zaizai – living up to the legend!

For a moment, everyone’s gaze fell upon Gu Rong. This little cub, like a little turnip head. In this desolate wilderness, how could one cub be in such a place? If a zombie came, it would snatch him away in one bite.

Gu Rong was being held by Ye Qiuwu. Though complaining about being stolen, he remained obediently still. This lazy little egg would avoid walking himself if he could.

Ye Qiuwu felt the need to clear his name, laughing heartily: “No, Uncle just wanted to take you to find your Big Brother and Little Brother. How could I steal Zaizai? Uncle isn’t that kind of person.”

Hearing this, Gu Rong’s little face lit up with excitement: “Where are Big Brother and Little Brother?”

Ye Qiuwu had entered the instance together with Zhuang Yu and Shen Hanxiao from the Game Lobby; he had followed them in. As for why he followed them… still wanted to leech off the traffic. After all, after observing several times, Zhuang Yu and Shen Hanxiao always managed to enter the same instance as Gu Rong.

Ye Qiuwu said, “I only know they also entered this instance. As for where they are now, Uncle can take you along the road, and we can look for them together.”

Gu Rong was indeed young and easily coaxed. He immediately beamed a big smile at Ye Qiuwu: “Thank you, Uncle!”

Ye Qiuwu, seeing he had finally gained this cub’s trust, secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He turned to consult the others: “We’ll take this little cub along the road together, no problem, right? Okay, no problem, then it’s happily decided.”

The Others: “…”

This old 6.

However, the group indeed had no objections. After all, sharing the screen with this NPC cub meant gaining a large audience and donations. Why not?

Of the four players, one was Ye Qiuwu, and one was a silent, expressionless man with glasses named Lin Ji. The two girls were named Li Xue and Yu Yue. Both looked like college students, with delicate features, full of youthful energy.

Li Xue had long hair and was slightly taller. Seeing Gu Rong, her face broke into an auntie-like smile. She reached out her hand towards Gu Rong: “Wow, is this the legendary Little Rong Zaizai? Little Rong Zaizai, come, can you let sister hold you for a bit?”

Gu Rong nodded: “Okay!”

And reached his short little arms towards Li Xue.

Li Xue’s eyes lit up, taking Gu Rong into her arms. After holding him, her eyes shone even brighter. Wow, soft and chubby, really meaty to hold.

Yu Yue, a short-haired girl, also couldn’t resist her itchy hands: “Let Auntie hold him too~”

Gu Rong wasn’t stingy at all, letting anyone who wanted to hold him hold him. He reached his small hands towards Yu Yue again.

Li Xue: “That’s not right! We’re about the same age, how come you’re an auntie?”

Yu Yue held Gu Rong, this little milk dumpling is really cute, giggling: “Because Little Rong Zaizai’s fans are collectively known as aunties! You didn’t even know that?”

Li Xue: “Oh. Then I’ll still be a sister.”

Yu Yue: “…”

Lin Ji maintained his deadpan face, pushing up his glasses. What was there to argue about? After everyone had a turn, it should be his turn. He slowly reached out his hand. However, before he could hold the child, Ye Qiuwu took Gu Rong back again, holding him and walking ahead.

“Alright, no time to delay, let’s set off now~”

Lin Ji: “…”

The livestream chat died laughing.

If you don’t fight, don’t grab, you won’t even get a hug.

–

The group of four plus one cub walked through the jungle and arrived at a main road. Beside the road was an abandoned gas station, along with several scrapped cars. The group looked at the road sign: a post station was 200 kilometers away.

Lin Ji said, “Let’s head to this post station first. See if we can find the route to the Paradise.”

The other three nodded in agreement.

Gu Rong, however, looked bewildered. He patted Ye Qiuwu’s shoulder: “Uncle, are Big Brother and Little Brother at the amusement park?”

Ye Qiuwu said: “Not amusement park, Paradise. The players’ task is to go to Paradise and find… uh, something. All players will try their best to get to Paradise, so your Big Brother and Little Brother naturally will too.”

He almost revealed the player’s task just now, but remembering that the one in his arms was an NPC after all, and NPCs and players were naturally in an opposing state, it was better not to give too many details for now.

Gu Rong “Oh”, then asked persistently: “Find what?”

Ye Qiuwu was vague: “Just something to clear the instance. We have to find it within three days, otherwise we’ll kick the bucket.”

Gu Rong wanted to chatter and ask more questions, but his attention was instantly drawn away. His eyes widened, his little expression rich: “Wah!”

He saw Lin Ji materialize a yellow SUV out of thin air, parked by the roadside.

Hearing Gu Rong’s amazed cry, Lin Ji’s face didn’t show it, but he coolly made the car transform several times, changing into robot form, then back into a car.

This car was Lin Ji’s prop. Not only could it transform, but it could also self-drive, and its speed far exceeded ordinary cars.

Gu Rong said: “Transformers! Bumblebee!”

Everyone: “…”

This little cub even knows Bumblebee!

The group got into the car. Lin Ji sat in the driver’s seat but let the car start on its own. He then closed his eyes to rest.

The car headed towards the next post station. The scenery beside the road quickly receded backwards. The gas station was soon left far behind.

Gu Rong sat in the back seat, touching here and there with his small hands, greatly coveting this car.

006 said: [Little host, this car is so cool!]

Gu Rong said: [Yes, yes! Zaizai wants too!]

Saying this, he immediately used the Copy Card to replicate one, placing it into his system backpack.

Got the matching car! Gu Rong happily shook his head.

Ye Qiuwu smiled, watching him: “It will take at least two hours to reach the post station. Little cub, want to take a nap?”

Gu Rong nodded his little head, closed his eyes, leaned back: “Ah hu~ Ah hu~ Rongrong sleepy time!”

Everyone: “…”

This little drama queen!

Lin Ji slowly opened his eyes, held up one finger: “Barring accidents, we should arrive in one hour.”

If one says ‘barring accidents,’ then an accident is bound to happen.

Although this car is faster than ordinary cars, this was the apocalypse. The environment was harsh. Over a distance of two hundred kilometers, it was impossible not to encounter some roadblocks, and very difficult not to encounter a single zombie.

Gu Rong, however, didn’t care about these things. Saying sleep, he slept, quickly falling into deep slumber.

When he woke up naturally from his nap, it was already dusk. As soon as he woke up, he found the car parked at a gas station. Outside, a thick fog had risen, the light dim and gloomy.

Seeing Gu Rong awake, Li Xue and Yu Yue looked over at him, flanking Gu Rong in the middle seat.

“Little Rong Zaizai awake?”

“Tummy hungry? Sister will buy you yummy food~”

Gu Rong stretched lazily, yawned, and his little tummy rumbled in response.

Ye Qiuwu, who had moved to the front passenger seat, also turned back to glance at Gu Rong. Lin Ji, still maintaining a deadpan face, sat in the driver’s seat, glancing at Gu Rong in the rearview mirror.

Gu Rong said: “Yes, tummy hungry, eat food!”

Saying this, he looked through the car window at the outside, “Huh? Why here same as before?”

The current post station looked identical to the previous gas station.

Lin Ji held a fist to his lips and coughed unnaturally. Li Xue and Yu Yue couldn’t help but find it both annoying and amusing.

Finally, Ye Qiuwu turned back and said: “…No. We’re still at the previous gas station. Haven’t left yet. Hahaha, surprised? Unexpected?”

Gu Rong’s little face went meng (blank/dazed): “Huh?”