I Am Cultivating in the Apocalypse

Chapter 619: Wanzi’s Destination

After days of meticulous care, the emaciated Wanzi had finally gained some color, and her temper had also become much more subdued. Being with the fat chicken, she seemed to have found a resonance, interacting with the chicken in an animalistic manner.

But Jing Shu felt this wasn’t right. Wanzi was ultimately a human being. Although she had degenerated and mutated from ingesting too much of the red liquid, even losing her cognitive abilities, deep down, she was still a person.

If Wanzi kept interacting with the fat chicken for a long period... Jing Shu feared she might turn into something like a Werewolf or an Ape-man.

Jing Shu currently dared not use the red or black liquid on Wanzi. Those stimulants could transform her into something unpredictable. She could only make further plans after thoroughly understanding these issues.

So, what should I do? Maybe bring her home for a few days? But alas, Grandma Jing really can’t bear to see children like this. Once Grandma develops an attachment to her, it will become troublesome.

While she was pondering this, she saw Hao Yunlai standing dumbfounded at her villa’s entrance, staring at the pitch-black sky.

Mr. Jing laughed. "We owe a lot to Hao Yunlai during this time. This guy seems to have some bizarre luck. Although we encountered some very strange things, they ultimately resolved themselves... No, it seemed like disaster was about to strike us, but then it completely bypassed us."

Mr. Jing scratched his head, recalling the recent weirdness. When this guy wasn’t around, nothing much happened. But as soon as he arrived, something would definitely occur. Yet, in the end, it would have nothing to do with his family. Isn’t that strange?

Jing Shu chuckled. Hao Yunlai’s constitution was indeed odd. Rumor had it that he had jinxed his entire family to death, and their spirits now clung to him. Sometimes, he even liked to talk to himself.

However, Jing Shu had never seen these ghostly entities. But right now, Hao Yunlai seemed to be chatting with many people all by himself, which made Jing Shu feel a bit creeped out.

Hao Yunlai came over periodically. Firstly, to get diluted Spiritual Spring water to alleviate his physical condition, and secondly, to help out at Jingshu’s house. Grandma Jing really liked this big boy, who always seemed a bit dazed but was obedient. He always worked very hard.

It wasn’t until the car stopped in front of Hao Yunlai that the still-drowsy Hao Yunlai finally reacted. Seeing Jing Shu, he was noticeably surprised and slightly aggrieved. "You’ve finally come back... I’ve been feeling a bit off lately."

Jing Shu kicked the fat chicken out. "You’re a mature chicken now; it’s time for you to start working." While unloading bags and packages, she asked, "What’s wrong with you?"

Could it be that he was exposed to some red energy and also underwent atavism? I was just wondering if Hao Yunlai might turn into a gorilla, haha! But he looks normal enough.

Hao Yunlai was mortified, struggling to speak, his face flushed red. Just as Hao Yunlai was stammering, the unattended Wanzi suddenly rushed over and hugged Hao Yunlai’s thigh tightly, refusing to let go.

"What on earth?" Jing Shu asked her dad to arrange the unloading while she turned to look at the situation. Wanzi was very insecure. Since losing her cognitive abilities, apart from Jing Shu and the fat chicken, she hadn’t been close to anyone else.

It had been many days. She always snarled and bared her teeth at strangers, never having been so close to anyone like this before. Isn’t this a bit much?

Wanzi squeaked, seemingly speaking another language. Even Jing Shu, a Beast Taming Master, couldn’t understand it. But it was apparent that Wanzi seemed to find a sense of security from Hao Yunlai.

Hao Yunlai was also startled, but in the next second, his expression turned to surprise. He petted Wanzi’s head and then exclaimed in awe, "She has the same scent as me. Did she also use that energy?"

Jing Shu nodded. "She used an overdose and ended up like this, losing her cognitive abilities."

Hao Yunlai became serious. At this moment, he shed his languid aura, his dead-fish eyes vanished, and his curly hair paired with a stern face unexpectedly made him look handsome.

"This might be atavism. Lately, I’ve also been exhibiting some unusual behaviors."

"Unusual behaviors? What kind of behaviors? For example?" Jing Shu scrutinized Hao Yunlai from head to toe.

Hao Yunlai started huffing and puffing again, fidgeting like a bashful young maiden. This made Jing Shu both anxious and curious: what unspeakable animalistic trait could he possibly be referring to?

It took Hao Yunlai quite a while to think of a way to change the subject. "Just now, I felt like she started seeing me as her mother."

Jing Shu: "..."

"I named this child Wanzi. She’s a girl and an orphan. She lost her consciousness due to an overdose during drug trials in the Imperial Capital. I saved her when I saw those people treating her as a burden and wanting to dispose of her quietly," Jing Shu explained.

"Wanzi, huh... she’s really cute. She must have been terrified. By the way, what do you plan to do with Wanzi?" Hao Yunlai asked, looking quietly at Jing Shu, a spark of light flashing in his eyes.

"...I haven’t decided yet."

"How about, let me take care of her?" Hao Yunlai said earnestly.

"You? A grown man... Can you take good care of her?" Jing Shu looked at Hao Yunlai somewhat skeptically.

"It’s fine. Wanzi sees me as her mother. Even if I don’t know how to take care of her, I can ask my mom or my sister. They will help take care of Wanzi. They all like Wanzi because she has a scent similar to mine. Perhaps... being with Wanzi might also alleviate the condition I’m experiencing. Don’t worry. I’ll come and report to you regularly. I will definitely take good care of Wanzi," he assured.

Jing Shu had known Hao Yunlai for several years, and this was the first time he had talked so much and so seriously. Jing Shu actually trusted Hao Yunlai’s character. She had been troubled about how to arrange things for Wanzi. If the two shared the same source of power, then they could indeed be considered the same ’kind’ now. It would undoubtedly be better for Wanzi than staying with her and the fat chicken.

Jing Shu automatically ignored Hao Yunlai’s mention of asking his ’mom’; he often spoke nonsense.

"Alright then. Let her stay with you for a while, and we’ll see how it goes. Hopefully, Wanzi’s situation will improve."

Hao Yunlai left with Wanzi. To be precise, Wanzi clung to Hao Yunlai’s legs and wouldn’t let go, like a little monkey holding onto its mother, filled with a sense of security. Of course, Jing Shu also gave Hao Yunlai many of Wanzi’s daily necessities: clothes, padded cotton clothes, food, milk powder, and so on.

Wanzi needed to replenish her nutrition.

After sending off Hao Yunlai and unloading the goods, Jing Shu discovered that the fat chicken had already dragged its luggage back into the house, seeking hugs and comfort. Meanwhile, Little Gua Gua had disappeared, only to be found nestled in Grandma Jing’s arms, where Grandma Jing was repeatedly calling him her ’little sweetie.’

Jing Shu said to Grandma Jing with a headache, "Grandma, Little Gua Gua is male."

Male? What did that imply?