Lin Dong headed toward Pure Lake with Blood Fiend and Soul Demon, fellow members of their little scheming circle, wanting to see one of the few unspoiled places on the Corpse Soil Continent.
As they drew closer, the air grew damp. A cool breeze brushed their faces, bringing a refreshing sensation.
Soon, a vast lake appeared ahead. Its surface barely rippled, reflecting the sky like a mirror and revealing an expanse of deep blue.
A gravel beach lined the shore, with lush grass stretching beyond it. Quiet and peaceful, it truly was a breathtaking sight.
Pure Lake was an important site in the Northern Province. Its former overlord, Yuan Ji, had expressly forbidden ordinary zombies from approaching, lest their clumsiness pollute this pristine sanctuary.
Only High-Tier Zombie Kings or high-intelligence zombies were allowed near it.
"This place really is nice. If I could retire and live here, that wouldn't be bad at all," Blood Fiend said.
"Uh..."
Beside him, both of Soul Demon's heads froze. Hearing those words come out of Blood Fiend's mouth felt indescribably strange.
A Zombie King... had actually thought about "retiring."
"Blood Fiend, has your evolution gone off track?" Soul Demon demanded.
"No. I never liked killing to begin with. After joining the Undead Race, I've felt even less inclined toward it."
"Then give me your crystal core."
As Soul Demon spoke, he reached out to grab him.
Blood Fiend hurriedly dodged.
"Hey! Cut the nonsense!"
Perhaps because they had killed Yuan Ji, Soul Demon was in a good mood and had started joking around.
Walking along the shore, they spotted several buildings ahead, along with some technological equipment clearly used to catch fish and shrimp.
Not only that, but a massive spacecraft was parked nearby, used to transport fresh flesh to the Central Province.
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