Apocalypse Meltdown

Chapter 266: Who Is Lying?

The night was so dark that if anyone tried to reach out their hands, they would be unable to see their finger. The constructed road was no different. Even though moonlight was reflected on the road's muddy puddles, it was a gloomy and terrible sight. 

It was necessary for people to stay on watch at night, as nobody knew what may jump out of the darkness. Remaining vigilant in such an environment was a matter of life and death. Not doing so would possibly lead to half the camp's annihilation.

Zhao Zilong had taken an important responsibility tonight. Although zombies could not see, they could sense body heat. Only Chu Han and a select few military officials were privy to that piece of information.

Currently, Zhao Zilong was in the process of lighting a fire, which was equal to committing suicide. He wanted to stay warm and raise his morale. Chu Han had not prevented him as the road was blocked and there were no zombies in the vicinity. Even if the fire attracted the zombies' attention, they would be unable to attack them. The fire would only attract some beasts.

Chu Han got out of his tent and stood beside Zhao Zilong. The latter was almost scared to death, but he recovered in an instant when he saw that the newcomer was Chu Han. The poor man's back was drenched in cold sweat.

"You gave me goosebumps," Zhao Zilong complained quietly, and then he looked at Chu Han. "Why did you leave the tent? Can't sleep?"

"Where are you from?" Chu Han cut a blade of grass and chewed on it lightly.

"I am from Nandu's suburbs." Zhao Zilong shook his head regretfully. "I should be safe in Nandu since the military was stationed there, but at that time I was in another city. I almost died. Thank god that I became an evolutionary. I would find companions along the way to travel with me since Nandu is far from here. All for the sake of staying alive."

"Rui Tianhe is one of the people you found to travel with?" Chu Han kept asking and then passed a cigarette. He seemed to be a hardcore smoker.

"Oh, thank you. I've already smoked the packed you gave me." Zhao Zilong received it excitedly and lighted it up directly.

"So fast?" Chu Han smiled faintly and passed him another pack. "Here is another one."

Wangcai glanced at Chu Han disdainfully. It truly despised Chu Han's 'caring behavior'. It knew that he wanted something from Zhao Zilong. His acting skills were top-notch. Only now did Wangcai realize why Chu Han had always been keeping a pack of cigarettes in his pocket, but never used it when alone. He was an extremely treacherous fellow.

"You do know me!" Zhao Zilong received and put in the pocket. He started to talk with Chu Han, "At first, I had met a group of people with ill intentions, and after ditching them, I met some people, but they were dragging my legs. Finally, I chanced upon Brother Rui Tianhe's group. You should know that Brother Rui Tianhe is a phase-3 evolutionary, but he has yet to take the monolith's test. If he had, his name would be on the list.

Zhao Zilong worshiped Rui Tianhe. Chu Han just smiled and asked casually, "Rui Tianhe is someone from Anluo?"

"Yes." Zhao Zilong nodded, "He grew up in Anluo, but he had to go to Yin City for some business a week before the catastrophe. How about you? How come that such a famous person has come to Anluo?"

"I happened to be in the area." Chu Han lied to Zhao Zilong. In his eyes, either Zhao Zilong or Rui Tianhe was lying.

The sun's rays were scorching hot today. Yesterday, they needed to wear shirts with long sleeves and sweaters to withstand the cold weather. Although the survivors adapted quickly and wore only their t-shirts, they still felt hot. 

Chu Han had gone back to the highway to see if there were any changes. The Wrangler's battery had almost been recharged after one day's worth of exposure under the sun. It would be fully recharged before sunset.

It was a peaceful day as the 50 ordinary survivors had not fought with each other. Luckily, they had met a snake on their way, which was several times bigger than in civilized times, so they had food to eat. Rui Tianhe and the other evolutionaries had worked hard together to hunt it. The survivors could not enjoy much of it, but they were still satisfied. However, their attitude toward Chu Han had not gotten any better as in their minds he was someone who was eating for free.

Chu Han was going to leave after the sunset.

"What are you going to do, Brother Chu?" Rui Tianhe appeared in front of Chu Han when he got out of the tent and tried to strike a conversation. "I think that it's impossible to go through the freeway, so we'll have to find another route. You can come with us if you're heading to Anluo." 

"Actually I am not from Anluo." Lying was like second nature to Chu Han. He said in a sincere tone, "I happened to be in the area."

"Oh?" Rui Tianhe was dazed, and then he smiled, "It doesn't matter. It's rare becoming friends with such a famous person. Let me act shamelessly for once and ask you to come with us, how about it? Although our group is slow, I'm familiar with Anluo. It's my hometown, so I know where to camp and search for food. You are a powerful man, and I am a phase-3 evolutionary. I believe we can handle the zombies we may find on the road."

Rui Tianhe sounded sincere but everyone who came in contact with Chu Han, and knew about his identity, would naturally try to rope him in.

Chu Han's behavior was exaggerated, and he looked at the Rui Tianhe in surprise, "You are a phase-3!? But I couldn't sense it!"

"Hahaha!" Rui Tianhe laughed. "You could laugh at me. I am weaker than other phase-3 evolutionaries."

"Yes. Did you say that you are from Anluo?" Chu Han smiled, "I had heard of a famous temple in Anluo. If I remember correctly, it's called Daoming Temple. There's also a monk who's good at fortune-telling."

"Ah?" Rui Tianhe was confused, "Daoming Temple? Ah? It is in the city, but I don't know much about it. I'm not sure if that monk is that powerful. You should know that fortune-tellers are liars."

"I just wished to have a look. If it's not that good, then let's forget it. Who knows if the temple is still intact?" Chu Han rejected Rui Tianhe politely, but he smirked slyly without the other party noticing. 

"Since Brother Chu has other plans, just forget it." Rui Tianhe stepped back and stopped blocking the way.

Chu Han smiled slightly, and he walked toward the Wrangler in the freeway. Unfortunately, Rui Tianhe could not see Chu Han's cold facial expression.

Daoming Temple?

H*ck! There was no Daoming Temple in Anluo. The only temple there was called Anjia, but it was more of a nunnery!

As for the monk who was good at fortunetelling? There was nobody! Whoever was from Anluo would know about the Buddhist nuns' bad temper and rude behavior.