Li Shuangmu's Decision

Pfft!

A soft gunshot rang out, and a zombie's head exploded with a wet pfft, spraying bits of gore and rotting flesh before the headless corpse collapsed to the ground.

Li Shuangmu furrowed his brows as he holstered his Desert Eagle. He detested the silenced version of the weapon; he was far more obsessed with the raw, thunderous roar of the standard Desert Eagle and the recoil that made the webbing between his thumb and forefinger go numb. However, to avoid alerting more zombies with the sound of gunfire, he had no choice but to attach the suppressor.

Furthermore, he felt restless. When one is in a foul mood, everything seems irritating.

Even Zeng Fei had been reducing the car's speed again and again to keep the engine noise to a minimum.

Some of the streetlights on this road were still functioning, providing ample illumination, and the path was wider than the ones they had traveled previously. If not for the occasional ordinary zombie wandering out from the sides, Zeng Fei would have loved to slam on the accelerator and experience the thrill of speed.

After the last zombie was dispatched by a headshot from Li Shuangmu, Zeng Fei finally spoke: "Strange, we've been chasing for quite a distance now. We haven't seen any major intersections along the way, so where could Senior Xiong Ba have gone? Sigh, although Yin Kuang is keeping those mercenaries occupied, I'm worried he won't be able to hold out for long."

Wang Ning nodded and said, "Since we can't find Senior Xiong Ba, I think we might as well find a place to hide? We've already gained quite a bit, anyway. We don't really know what to do next. Of course, we could also find a secluded spot and slowly farm for study points."

Along the way, he had killed quite a few ordinary zombies and even some special ones capable of running. Although the study points gained were minimal, they added up over time. At least their ammunition was still plentiful.

Li Shuangmu, however, seemed not to have heard Wang Ning and Zeng Fei, suddenly saying, "Zeng Fei, stop the car."

With a screech, Zeng Fei hit the brakes and came to a halt. "What's wrong?"

Li Shuangmu said, "The more I think about it, the more something feels off. Yin Kuang must have been hiding something from us. Something very important. I have a very bad premonition. Perhaps we really have been played by him."

"This..." Zeng Fei pursed his lips. "I don't know. I don't think Yin Kuang is that kind of insidious person."

Li Shuangmu said gloomily, "One should not have the intention to harm others, but one must always have the heart to guard against them!"

Wang Ning's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but think, Could it be... that he discovered something...

Li Shuangmu continued, "We don't have a deep friendship with Yin Kuang; he had no reason to face those vicious mercenaries alone for our sake. Do you think you would have such a kind heart or broad mind? I certainly wouldn't! Moreover, the reason he gave wasn't very convincing. Perhaps he really wanted to use Mary to trade for the T-Virus with the Umbrella Corporation, but he had no need to drag the mercenaries into it. He could have done it discreetly. I truly cannot fathom what is going on in his head."

Wang Ning also frowned and pondered for a while, but he couldn't grasp the mystery either. "But even if what you say is true, why would he plot against us? We haven't offended him in any way. And even if he wanted to, how would he do it?"

At this moment, Qian Qianqian suddenly spoke: "Do you remember... he said he wanted to use the Umbrella Corporation to deal with those mercenaries?"

Zeng Fei thought for a moment and said, "It seems he did say that. But I don't think that method would work at all! Given the Umbrella Corporation's usual style, they would never obediently trade with Yin Kuang. It's impossible for Yin Kuang to use the Umbrella Corporation's power to deal with the mercenaries. In fact, he might even be bitten back by the Umbrella Corporation, who would use the mercenaries to deal with him, leaving the Umbrella Corporation to reap the rewards."

Li Shuangmu gave a bitter smile. "I really want to crack his skull open and see what's inside." He then added, "However, no matter what he is planning, it has nothing to do with us. I'm just afraid that we've been drawn into his schemes without even realizing it."

Wang Ning's hands, hidden behind his back, suddenly clenched. "Then what should we do? Perhaps that really is a possibility."

Li Shuangmu closed his eyes, his mind racing. From the moment Yin Kuang woke up, to when he revealed his plan, and finally when he left carrying Mary—these scenes flashed through his mind. What is he thinking... No! If I don't get to the bottom of this, I won't be at peace. I hate this feeling of being unable to control the situation. Yin Kuang... it seems I must take a good, hard look at this person...

Suddenly, Li Shuangmu opened his eyes. "I'm going back to find him! I want to see exactly what he is plotting."

"What?!"

The group was shocked, their expressions changing instantly.

"Li Shuangmu, don't be impulsive." Zeng Fei was anxious. "Raccoon City is full of dangers; it's far too risky for you to go alone."

"The unease in my heart is growing stronger. If I don't figure it out, I won't be at ease." Li Shuangmu's expression was grave as he said solemnly, "Don't try to persuade me. Take care of yourselves!"

With that, he jumped out of the car, unwilling to say another word, and began walking in the direction they had come from.

"Li Shuangmu!" Wang Ning called out, then let out a heavy sigh and asked, "Zeng Fei, what do we do?"

Zeng Fei slammed his hand against the steering wheel. "What else can we do? If Yin Kuang has already dragged us into his schemes, it's even more dangerous to split up. Let's go back! The worst that happens is we die. Besides, I'm also very curious about what Yin Kuang is planning!! Wang Ning, Qian Qianqian, you two come along too."

After saying this, he grabbed his sniper rifle and stepped out of the car. "What a mess this is."

Wang Ning gave a bitter laugh. "It seems I really am destined for a life of toil."

As for Qian Qianqian, it went without saying; she had been ready to jump out and follow the moment Li Shuangmu left. In her mind, staying by Li Shuangmu's side was the safest option. Now that Zeng Fei and Wang Ning had agreed to turn back, she was even happier. In her eyes, they all revolved around Li Shuangmu, and she felt a sense of pride in that.

A strange girl with strange thoughts.

"Wait, are we not taking the car?" Wang Ning asked.

Zeng Fei replied, "Let's walk. What Li Shuangmu said has made me feel uneasy too; I keep feeling like there's something strange about this car."

After catching up to Li Shuangmu, Wang Ning asked, "Li Shuangmu, how are you going to find him? Raccoon City is so huge; who knows where he ran off to?" Wang Ning was feeling extremely regretful now; if he had known, he should have just shot him back then to save all this trouble.

Li Shuangmu glanced at Wang Ning, a look that made Wang Ning's scalp tingle. "I left something on him."

I... it seems he really did know. Wang Ning smiled bitterly to himself. It seems I truly underestimated them. How could a successor cultivated by the Li Clan be an ordinary person? And Yin Kuang... Wang Ning, oh Wang Ning, let's see if you dare to be so arrogant in the future.

Zeng Fei asked, "What did you leave on him?"

Li Shuangmu took out a small box and opened it.

Buzz, buzz, buzz.

A tiny bee flew out and began circling Li Shuangmu.

"This is..."

"A Guide Bee. Worth 20 study points. Effect: Tracking. It's a consumable, can only be used once," Li Shuangmu said. "I left some of its favorite royal jelly on Yin Kuang."

"Ugh. I didn't expect you to exchange for something like this," Zeng Fei said.

"Didn't you exchange for anesthetic rounds?" Li Shuangmu said with a smile. "A tool like the Guide Bee is not only cheap but also very practical. If used well, it can even have unimaginable effects. Why wouldn't I prepare one? It's not just the Guide Bee; the Headmaster has many cheap and highly practical items. Someone observant can easily discover them."

"Heh." Zeng Fei scratched his head. "So, we just need to follow it?"

"Unless Yin Kuang takes a bath and changes his clothes, we should be able to find him soon," Li Shuangmu said. "Of course, if he really could calculate this far ahead, then I'd have nothing to say. Also, I don't know if it's just psychological, but since leaving that car, the unease in my heart has lessened somewhat."

Wang Ning watched the Guide Bee flying in front, his heart filled with mixed emotions. It seems I am far less prepared than they are.

Qian Qianqian looked on with admiration, stealing glances at Li Shuangmu from time to time.

And so, the group followed the Guide Bee flying ahead, retracing their steps to find Yin Kuang, who had parted ways with them only a short while ago.