Chapter 164: Her Current Relationship with Yun Tao
Chapter 164: Her Current Relationship with Yun Tao
Anran stands beside Liu Yuan, a trace of disapproval flickering in her eyes. Three adults, two children. Yet now, all three adults are outside the car. Who is left to take care of the children?
Liu Yuan’s inability to act decisively frustrates Anran. At a moment like this, one adult should stay with the children, ensuring their safety. If anyone dares to harm them, Anran swears she will take them down one by one.
Even if Liu Yuan lacks the strength to fight, she needs to project confidence. When facing people like the Green Dragon tattooed man, losing one’s composure or resolve could be fatal.
However, Liu Yuan is focused on something else—Yun Tao. To her, Yun Tao can’t fall. If he does, they lose their last bit of hope. So she makes the choice to leave the children in the car and rushes to support Yun Tao, who is visibly struggling.
But now isn’t the time to reprimand her own people. Anran keeps the knife firmly against her neck, its cold blade a reminder of her resolve. The supernatural power she used to grow the Powder Snow Mountain has stopped.
Yun Tao stands protectively in front of her, while Liu Yuan supports him from behind. Meanwhile, the Green Dragon tattooed man watches Anran like a predator eyeing prey caught in a trap.
Finally, Yun Tao breaks the tense silence, turning to Liu Yuan and saying, “Take the baby and Heng Heng out of the car. Let’s listen to this big brother for now.”
“Ah, very sensible!” the Green Dragon tattooed man’s grin widens, his face lighting up with false sincerity. Yet his eyes glimmer with a dangerous, snake-like malice as he circles Anran. His expression barely conceals his intentions.
A subordinate leans in close to the Green Dragon tattooed man and whispers, “Boss, Yun Tao killed several of our brothers.”
The words are a veiled suggestion, urging the Green Dragon tattooed man to eliminate Yun Tao once Anran is subdued.
Yun Tao’s expression darkens, his steps halting abruptly. Anran immediately understands what is happening. If Yun Tao dies, they lose their strongest fighter, and she is left defenseless. In this dire moment, her relationship with Yun Tao feels like a pact—they will live or die together.
Without hesitation, Anran presses the knife harder against her neck, the blade cutting into her skin slightly. Seeing this, the Green Dragon tattooed man turns and strikes his subordinate across the face, his fury erupting.
“They’re just a few paralyzed corpses now! What’s more important? Their lives, or the rice and fruit we can get? Stop spouting nonsense and do as the beautiful lady says!”
The Green Dragon tattooed man’s anger is genuine, but not for the sake of his men. His heart aches at the sight of Anran’s blood—each drop symbolizes the loss of food, rice, and fruit. For now, Yun Tao’s life is safe. Until Anran is fully under his control, Yun Tao can’t die.
Despite this small victory, the situation remains dire. Anran’s group has no chance of escaping.
The Green Dragon tattooed man pushes for action, and under his orders, Liu Yuan turns back to the car. She retrieves the baby and Heng Heng, carrying them out carefully.
Here, Liu Yuan’s experience as a mother becomes apparent. Realizing that the Green Dragon tattooed man’s men are eyeing their car with greedy intent, Liu Yuan knows their supplies won’t be safe. To minimize the damage, she brings out a bag of diapers for the baby and a sling Anran left near the carrier.
Surrounded by the Green Dragon tattooed man and his subordinates, the three adults and two children are “welcomed” into the gas station office. Meanwhile, the Green Dragon tattooed man sends some of his men outside the defense perimeter to deal with the zombies gathering nearby.
The remaining subordinates, who initially saw the arrival of two women as an opportunity for entertainment, are now ecstatic. They realize they have stumbled upon something far more valuable—a treasure trove of abilities and resources. Their joy is evident, bubbling to the surface as they follow the Green Dragon tattooed man’s orders.