Chen Luo was gratified that after absorbing the crystals, the others didn't laze around but started practicing evasive maneuvers.

The death of a teammate that afternoon had deeply affected them; they knew that working harder now would increase their chances of survival later.

Chen Luo also began absorbing crystals. As a Level 4, he could absorb about 65 Level 1 crystals at a time.

A Level 3 Dharma King could only absorb 13.

Level 1 crystals were still too low-quality for Chen Luo. After all, he was Level 4, and the lowest level had no effect at all.

Chen Luo estimated it would take about 20 days to reach Level 5. In his previous life, he was lucky and only spent a month.

It wasn't much faster than his previous life because, in his previous life, when he was Level 4, he absorbed mostly Level 3 crystals, so the speed was naturally incomparable to absorbing Level 1 crystals.

It was like Chen Luo, at Level 40, fighting Level 10 monsters—it would be a miracle if he could level up.

The next day, they continued to kill zombies. It was a good day; only one team member was seriously injured but was rescued, and everyone completed the task of obtaining five crystals.

But the team members' hearts were heavier because the probability of encountering zombies with magic was twice as high as yesterday.

Yesterday, they would encounter one out of three, but now it was two out of three.

The world was getting harder.

Chen Luo watched coldly. If they couldn't keep up with the zombies' evolution speed, the casualties would only become more severe.

If the survivors hadn't been constantly killing zombies, causing their numbers to plummet, with survivors outnumbering zombies in the mid-to-late stages, humanity would have been finished before the arrival of truly terrifying monsters.

On the third day, the number of survivor teams heading to remote corners had noticeably increased. These survivors were almost always in groups.

They should be grateful that the zombies hadn't evolved to Level 1 yet, which gave them the experience of fighting zombies, the opportunity to become stronger, and information about other survivors nearby.

They weren't Chen Luo and had almost no chance of escaping alone.

Unless they united and escaped together, a one-in-ten chance of survival would be considered good.

In just one morning, Chen Luo had seen two groups. He killed one group because they were courting death, actually daring to harass his sister-in-law.

Chen Luo thought it was necessary to strengthen the base's defenses, leaving more people behind or having Dharma King guard the place.

Chen Luo's group arrived at a large bridge, where several cars were parked next to the grassy area by the bridge.

Seven or eight men surrounded a man and a woman on the grass, while several people by the cars coldly pretended not to see anything, including some female survivors.

The man and woman seemed to be father and daughter.

Chen Luo's hearing was excellent, and his lips twitched as he heard a man say in a lewd tone.

"Little sister, you wouldn't want to see your father get hurt, would you?"

Based on that sentence alone, Chen Luo could basically deduce what was happening.

Although Chen Luo was cold-blooded, he couldn't stand this kind of thing. He thought he might as well collect the crystals from this group, maybe there were a few Level 2 crystals.

Mi Li also saw it and exclaimed, "That's my classmate."

Chen Luo paused and asked, "Are you close?"

Mi Li nodded, "We're good friends, she's my bestie. Chen Luo, help them."

Mi Li wouldn't save a stranger, but she could be considered her best friend. How could she stand by and watch her die?

Chen Luo wasn't unreasonable. *Hai*, since she's Mi Li's best friend, he should of course save her.

Chen Luo didn't waste any words. Since they were a group, he wouldn't leave a single one alive.

He wasn't afraid of godlike opponents, only pig-like teammates. Although some hadn't participated, they could only blame their bad luck.

Without another word, Chen Luo released Dharma King.

"A dog, it's a dog."

Dharma King's appeal seemed to be even greater than the young girl's.

The group stared greedily at Dharma King, completely unaware that this was the descent of the Lightning God of Death.

They also didn't know the relationship between Chen Luo's group and Mi Li's best friend, so they didn't take her hostage.

Su Dazhu and Mi Ling also made their moves one after another, easily killing this group of people.

Mi Li happily ran to Zhang Jingjing's side, "Jingjing, it's me."

Startled and frightened, Zhang Jingjing was overjoyed to see Mi Li and said, "It's Mi Li, and Sister Mi Ling."

Zhang Jingjing had been to Mi Li's house a few times and naturally knew Mi Ling. Mi Ling and Zhang Jingjing's father, Zhang Dongcheng, had also met once.

After comforting Zhang Jingjing, Mi Li brought her to Chen Luo.

Chen Luo observed Zhang Jingjing, a sweet-looking girl. If Mi Li was the school beauty, then Zhang Jingjing was the class beauty. Although there was no comparison, she was still good.

Mi Li pleaded, "Brother, this is my bestie, Zhang Jingjing. Let's take her back with us."

Chen Luo thought to himself, *I see, this name seems to be missing something.*

Chen Luo nodded, "Okay, as long as she follows the rules over there."

He had to give Mi Li face. Besides, it wasn't like they weren't taking anyone in at all. If she had good abilities, she could be an unexpected gain.

Zhang Jingjing wondered to herself, are Mi Li and the others led by the handsome guy in front of her?

Instead of asking Mi Ling, she directly asked Chen Luo in front of her, so it must be.

Chen Luo said to Zhang Jingjing's father, Zhang Dongcheng, "Can you drive? Drive and follow us."

Zhang Dongcheng looked gentle and refined, about forty years old. After all, his daughter wasn't that old.

Zhang Dongcheng gratefully said, "Thank you for saving our lives, I can drive."

Chen Luo had Zhang Dongcheng and his daughter sit in a separate car.

It just so happened that Chen Luo was planning to return anyway. The morning's harvest was good.

Back at the villa district, Chen Luo said, "Mi Li, arrange for your best friend to stay with Shu Yun. It's impossible for her to move in here."

Mi Li nodded.

Zhang Jingjing ran over, "Mi Li, I'll sleep with you tonight."

It wasn't like they hadn't slept together before. In Zhang Jingjing's opinion, it was normal and could deepen her relationship with Mi Li.

Chen Luo directly refused with a cold face, "No, without my permission, you are not allowed to enter this villa."

One light bulb, Mi Fan, was enough. Did he need another one?

Shu Yun quickly ran over and took Zhang Jingjing away.

For lunch, they had stir-fried potatoes with sausage, which was more delicious than simply steamed sausage.

Chen Luo didn't know how many people could survive, or who would survive, but as long as you follow me, I'll try to let you eat something good.

Zhang Jingjing devoured the food ravenously. In the past, she wouldn't have been interested, coming from a wealthy family.

Thinking of something, Zhang Jingjing asked, "Where's Mi Li? I haven't seen Mi Li. What did she eat for lunch?"