Chapter 85 :- Policewoman, Liu Ruobing

Lu Yu encountered the same black CMB on two separate occasions, which led him to surmise that the Chinese driver must be the central character of the story. 

However, the unexpected arrival of Xiao Fan threw Lu Yu into a state of confusion, prompting him to question whether Xiao Fan could be the minibus driver. 

Upon reflection, Lu Yu deemed this unlikely, considering Xiao Fan's emergence of supernatural abilities, positioning him as a protagonist whose essence is rooted in these powers. 

In contrast, the black minibus seemed to suggest a protagonist whose narrative revolves around the vehicle itself. Despite the apparent differences between the two, Lu Yu remained indifferent; his resolve was clear—if he encounters one protagonist, he will eliminate them, and the same fate awaits a second. 

The identity of the protagonists is irrelevant to him.

The motive for such drastic action? 

Lu Yu finds no need to articulate it. Regardless of any prior conflict with Xiao Fan, it was Xiao Fan's act of igniting the fireworks that sealed his fate—Lu Yu would not spare him. 

As for the black vehicle, Lu Yu had previously disregarded its role in causing a roadblock and the ensuing chaos. Yet, the inconvenience it caused Lu Yu, delaying his return to the city, was unforgivable. 

Had it not been for the black car, Lu Yu could have returned to his hotel sooner for a leisurely bath with his women, without the need for any detours.

At the police station, 

The fireworks had already lured scattered monsters. Accompanied by two pets, Lu Yu swiftly began searching for Yan Yun and the others. 

"Lu Yu, this way!"

Upon locating them, Yan Yun gestured frantically from the doorway of an office building in the backyard, urging Lu Yu to come quickly. 

A brief scan of the group revealed Yan Yun, Dai Lian, Wu Qiang, Wei Jianjun, and even Aguang, who now sported a bruised face, while he was handcuffed. 

"Boss, who was the guy who set off the fireworks just now? 

Why does he look familiar?"

Wu Qiang inquired about the identity of the individual responsible for the fireworks, noting a sense of familiarity.

"Xiao Fan!" 

The name echoed, prompting a bewildered response, "Xiao Fan… what? 

Did you mention Xiao Fan?" 

Wu Qiang's confusion was palpable, but realization soon dawned upon him. 

"Could it be the same Xiao Fan we had previously sent to the hospital after a beating?" he wondered aloud. 

Affirmation came swiftly, "Yes!" The situation outside was dire, with monsters swarming the area. 

How Xiao Fan managed to locate them amidst the chaos was a mystery that hung in the air.

The urgency of the moment left no room for such questions. Lu Yu, with a composed demeanor, redirected the conversation to the immediate threat. 

"Old Wei, report your status," he demanded. 

The reply was grim; the monsters, drawn by the noise, were multiplying. 

"I've taken down one, but survival looks bleak for the other," came the somber update.

The decision to pursue Xiao Fan had consequences; the two henchmen tasked with keeping watch were now out of position, making it unsurprising that only one thug had been slain.

Amidst the growing fear of the encroaching horde, Yan Yun's voice trembled, 

"Lu Yu, what's our plan?" 

Lu Yu's response was one of calculated calmness. "First, we rid ourselves of the scent of blood, then we seek refuge in a place untouched by death and carnage."

Lu Yu's villainous nature afforded him a clarity that outpaced others. His mind raced to solutions quicker than most. 

Dai Lian, however, was perplexed by the suggestion to hide. 

"Why not fight our way out?" she questioned. 

Lu Yu's rejection was immediate and firm. "Impossible! 

With monsters converging from all sides, how can we predict their numbers and break through?"

The hall was deemed unsuitable—a hasty exit had left the door ajar, and the stench of blood and bodies lingered heavily. 

The interrogation room was no better, housing other survivors and perilously close to the hall, where the threat of subterranean dragons loomed.

A spark of inspiration struck Yan Yun. 

"There are two dormitory buildings at the back; they could provide a safe place!" 

she proposed. The dormitories, designed for habitation, boasted narrow entrances, offering a more defensible position than the open lobby. 

Moreover, their distance from the blood-soaked hall meant a lower risk of monster encounters. 

Indeed, the dormitories stood as a beacon of hope amidst the chaos.

Xu Bao had nearly finished clearing the monsters on the ground. To save time, Lu Yu led everyone to the farthest dormitory building. 

Yan Yun was left to handle the blood smell, and they found two rooms to enter. Dai Lian, Wu Qiang, and their two pets stayed in one room, while Wei Jianjun, Aguang, Lu Yu, and Yan Yun went into another.

Once inside, Lu Yu sat down to review information about Xiao Fan, the main character. 

He had previously tracked Xiao Fan's location, but Lu Yu believed in the saying, 

"Know your enemy and yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles without defeat." 

Xiao Fan's abilities intrigued Lu Yu, as he seemed immune to monster bites and possibly had other unknown powers.

But just after Lu Yu studied for less than three minutes, Yan Yun's voice suddenly rang.

"Hey, Lu Yu, do you see someone in the building opposite?"

"Someone?"

Lu Yu came back to his senses, his eyes were slightly cold: "Is it the remaining thug?"

"no!"

Wei Jianjun denies Lu Yu's thoughts: "The thug was forced by me to the office building of the Criminal Investigation Department, and will not appear here..."

"Who would that be?"

Lu Yu looked at Aguang, who had a bruised nose and a swollen face. 

"Brother Police... Shouldn't you explain it?"

"Don't...don't kill me, don't kill me!"

Aguang came back to his senses and replied in a panic.

The recent violent act by Lu Yu evidently left a deep psychological impact on him.

Upon witnessing Aguang's reaction, Lu Yu's frustration boiled over: 

"Enough with the nonsense, just tell me who's in the building across from us!"

Caught off guard, Aguang stammered an apology: "I'm so sorry… 

The person over there is… a female police officer!"

"A policewoman?" Lu Yu was visibly surprised: 

"What exactly is going on? 

Give me the full story, now."

"Well, back when we first took over this place…"

Aguang, not wanting to provoke further anger, hastily relayed everything he knew.

Lu Yu's interest was piqued after hearing Aguang's account.

"They have firearms and still no assault? 

Is this policewoman that formidable?"

He quickly surveyed the layout of the dormitory opposite.

The two buildings were not directly aligned.

One faced the front, the other, the side.

From his vantage point, Lu Yu could only glimpse the vertical column of bedrooms on the extreme right of the opposing structure.

At that moment, 

On the third level of the facing dormitory, a woman clad in a snug black top stood by the window, seemingly engrossed in writing.

In under two minutes, she hoisted a sizable calendar in her right hand, the white reverse side emblazoned with bold letters penned in marker: 

"Who are you? 

Do you have anything to eat?"

Given the proximity of the two dormitories, Lu Yu could easily decipher the message and even discern her facial features.

The policewoman sported a short hairstyle, managing to fashion it into a high ponytail despite the limited length. 

Her complexion, marred by the weariness of post-apocalyptic life, still couldn't obscure her delicate features and inherent beauty, compelling a second glance.

Lu Yu mused skeptically, "Not only formidable but also stunning? 

That seems rather improbable…"

Dust veiled the policewoman's visage, and her stance within the room obscured a full view. Yet, even from this fractional glimpse, Lu Yu deduced that her physique and looks were undoubtedly impressive.

Such a combination of martial prowess and allure in a policewoman was something Lu Yu had only encountered in television dramas. 

Could such an exemplary figure exist beyond the screen?

A sudden realization struck Lu Yu, prompting him to swiftly revisit Xiao Fan's narrative details.

The profile titled "I was bitten by a zombie" painted a picture of an underdog who, after a zombie bite, awakened a unique ability that aligned him with the monsters.

The absence of any record of Xiao Fan's additional abilities left Lu Yu somewhat disenchanted.

However, a glance at Xiao Fan's character sketch brought a hint of surprise to Lu Yu. 

The plot data revealed Xiao Fan as a darkened hero in a tale devoid of a heroine. 

In this narrative, regardless of their beauty, female characters were merely outlets for his frustrations—none assuming the role of a true heroine.

Yet, among them, two female figures stood out: Qin Xiaorou and Liu Ruobing, the latter being a policewoman.

"Liu Ruobing? 

Hahaha! 

Who would have thought it was her?" 

Lu Yu couldn't help but smirk upon reviewing Liu Ruobing's profile. 

"Yan Yun, act quickly—find a pen and paper. 

We need to reveal our identities to her and ask her to endure just a bit longer, another two or three hours should do."

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