You're done eating, right? Then we'll dig in

Influenced by his elders, Zhang Zhen had eaten dog meat often.

Dog meat hot pot, in particular, had been an unrivaled delicacy to him before the Apocalypse.

Now, Dharma King tempted him more than either Mi Ling or Mi Li.

Wang Xinwu was no better than Zhang Zhen.

Who could resist the sudden sight of fresh meat?

But Dharma King was clearly someone's pet, lounging lazily beneath the couch, not a meat dog locked in a cage.

Zhang Zhen pointed at Dharma King. "Whose dog is this?"

Chen Luo chuckled. "Mine."

Chen Luo could have figured out what the two were after without using his brain.

Zhang Zhen frowned and said slowly, "Buddy, don't take this the wrong way, but you probably have no idea how chaotic the world outside has become, do you?"

"People can barely stay alive. How can you waste food feeding a dog?"

"I just heard you say you still have a little rice at home. What happens when you finish it?"

"Take my advice and stew this dog. You'll save food and fill your stomach."

Hearing this, Dharma King immediately rose from beneath the couch and glared furiously at the two men.

I haven't eaten your rice or your braised pork. Have I wasted any of your food?

A vicious growl rumbled from Dharma King's mouth. He was just waiting for Chen Luo's command to bite the two men to death.

Wang Xinwu pointed at Dharma King and exclaimed in alarm, "This dog is vicious! One look and you can tell he bites. We have to stew him. What if he hurts Mi Li?"

Zhang Zhen said, "I've never killed a dog, but I've killed more zombies than I can count. Why would I be afraid of one dog? I'll kill him. You just wait for the meal."

The smile on Chen Luo's face instantly turned cold. "There really isn't any spare food to feed dogs. But I mean you two dogs. Get out."

Zhang Zhen flew into a rage. "Watch your mouth, punk. Have you ever taken on zombies all by yourself? Let me tell you, I've smashed more zombies to death with a brick than I can count."

Chen Luo froze. Screwed a zombie? No, I really haven't.

Chen Luo shook his head.

Zhang Zhen sneered. He knew it-just a pretty boy who only dared to hide at home.

Then he turned to Mi Ling. "Mi Ling, how much hardship did we endure coming all this way with you? How much did we suffer? How many dangers did we face?"

"Don't you know how hard it is to stay alive? This guy is still feeding grain to a dog. Isn't that a waste?"

Wang Xinwu cut in. "You experienced firsthand what we ate and drank along the way. You saw how much our stomachs suffered. In times like these, people can't keep dogs anymore. What's wrong with eating him to get a decent meal?"

"We're not keeping it all to ourselves. Everyone can eat."

Mi Ling was mentally exhausted. How many times had they said this? Didn't they know what their original motives had been, or how little they had contributed along the way?

Mi Li lost her patience. She had wanted to share one last meal before parting ways, but now they might as well go their separate ways immediately.

"Find an empty apartment in the complex and live there yourselves. From now on, everyone fends for themselves, and we stay out of each other's way."

Part ways?

Zhang Zhen and Wang Xinwu were stunned at first, then truly furious. "Mi Ling, do you have any conscience? I risked my life to help you find your sister. Now that you've found her, you're burning your bridges and telling us to leave? Do you have any conscience at all?"

"Who would've thought someone so beautiful could have such a poisonous heart?"

Mi Ling didn't argue with them at all. She just kept nodding. "Yes, yes. I'm that ruthless. I'm that vile. Done insulting me? Then leave."

With her exceptional beauty and stunning figure, Mi Ling had attracted countless jealous people and rejected admirers who stirred up trouble, spreading nasty gossip and rumors.

There had been endless rumors about her being a kept woman, having plastic surgery, being a mistress, and so on.

Besides, she and her sister had only each other to rely on. If Mi Ling hadn't been mentally strong, she would have crumbled long ago.

It wasn't that Mi Ling didn't know how to repay kindness. It was just... ugh, she was so angry her chest hurt.

Were you escorting me, or was I escorting you?

Without you, I wouldn't have had such a hard time.

Mi Ling didn't argue at all. Instead, she admitted it outright, leaving Zhang Zhen and Wang Xinwu at a complete loss for words.

They were rather dumbfounded.

Mi Ling said coldly, "Leave now, or this ruthless, vicious woman won't be so polite anymore."

Zhang Zhen was so angry that he almost raised his hand to slap Mi Ling, only to remember that even he and Wang Xinwu together were no match for her.

Along the way, five survivors had lusted after Mi Ling when they saw her. The two men had been ready to run, but to their surprise, Mi Ling had taken all five on and dealt with them swiftly and cleanly.

Wang Xinwu nodded. "Fine, Mi Ling. You're ruthless. Just you wait."

They couldn't handle Mi Ling alone, and there were another two women, two men, and a dog in this apartment.

Mi Ling really did dare to kill.

But they were idiots who still dared to make threats before leaving.

Chen Luo patted Dharma King's head, gestured toward the two men with his mouth, and whispered, "Make sure they die farther away, or we'll have to dispose of their bodies."

Dharma King trotted downstairs after the two men.

Mi Ling still wasn't ruthless enough. She had clearly made enemies of these two, yet she hadn't decisively dealt with them.

Mi Ling watched Dharma King suspiciously. Was he delivering himself to them as dog meat?

Once downstairs, Dharma King saw the two men enter the neighboring building entrance. Well, no choice. I'll finish you off right here.

Biting the two of them would be far too disgusting.

Wang Xinwu said bitterly, "That filthy bitch. If I don't get her killed, I'm not a man."

Zhang Zhen nodded in agreement.

Suddenly, they heard movement behind them. To their delight, the dog meat had arrived.

They couldn't handle Mi Ling, but surely they could handle a dog?

But...

How can a dog like you use magic?

Zhang Zhen and Wang Xinwu had both awakened abilities too. After all, it had been over ten days since the apocalypse began. One had a physical ability, the other an ice ability.

But both were novices who had only just awakened at level one.

Dharma King opened his mouth, and a Lightning Ball shot toward them.

The Lightning Ball exploded beside the two men.

Dharma King was at level two peak and would soon break through to level three. Attacking in anger, he had also concentrated a great deal of power into that single Lightning Ball.

The two men standing together were instantly blasted to death.

Hello. Goodbye.

Dharma King snorted disdainfully. With that little ability, you wanted to eat dog meat?

After disposing of the two men, Dharma King swaggered back home.

At home, Ma Yu had finished cooking the rice.

It was only plain rice, but its aroma was already more than Mi Ling could bear.

She hadn't eaten anything cooked in days.

Mi Ling immediately filled a large bowl to the brim with rice. Yes, she ate nothing but plain rice, without even any pickled mustard stems.

Ma Yu hadn't cooked much rice, just three normal small bowls' worth. Still, that wasn't a tiny amount. Mi Ling usually ate only one bowl.

Yet Mi Ling polished off all three bowls.

Everyone watched Mi Ling eat. Mi Li's heart ached terribly. Her poor sister.

Setting down her chopsticks, Mi Ling said contentedly, "Sorry, I ate a little too much. But don't worry. With me here, getting food won't be difficult."

Mi Ling planned to search door to door for rice and flour. She would never let Mi Li go hungry.

However much of Chen Luo's food Mi Li had eaten, she would repay twice over.

Chen Luo gave an "Oh," then said, "You're done eating, right? Then we'll dig in."