"We've finally arrived!"
A group of weary travelers appeared at the entrance of Happiness Residential Complex.
"My goodness! This place is... amazing!"
"It's not overrun by plants! There are no Ferocious Beasts, and no dead bodies!"
"Not even a hint of any strange smell!"
...
They stared in awe at the world beyond the gate.
Their eyes were filled with shock!
At this moment, Happiness Residential Complex.
In their eyes.
Was clean, bright, peaceful, and warm! It seemed as if it had never experienced any disaster.
Everything looked just as it had before the apocalypse!...
For a moment!
They were overwhelmed with emotion, some even shedding tears!
Because!
This proved that what they had heard online was true—
Happiness Residential Complex was truly a haven for survivors!
And they had finally made it here.
At last, they could survive!
...
"Let's go! What are we waiting for!"
Among the crowd, a few impatient young men, like monkeys, had already climbed over the large iron gate of the complex! Seeing this!
An elderly man scolded them:
"Get down from there! This is so rude!"
But the young men were unfazed: "Rude? It's the apocalypse, do you really expect a security guard to open the door for you?"
The old man anxiously said:
"This is someone else's territory, how can you just barge in like this?"
The young men grew impatient: "Enough with the nonsense! What era are we in? Since when do territories matter? The world is vast, where can't we go?"
With that.
They effortlessly leaped over the gate! Landing on the ground.
Then, with great excitement, they ran into the complex!
Ready to claim a good spot among the many houses!
...
"They've all gone in! And no one stopped them!"
"It should be fine, right?"
"Let's go! We're going in too!"
Seeing how smoothly those few had entered, the rest of the group began to stir, ready to follow their example and climb over the gate! The old man shouted from where he stood: "You can't do this!"
"We're here to seek shelter, we should be more courteous!"
"How can we act like thieves, not using the main entrance?"
...
But basically, no one listened to him.
One by one, they started climbing the gate! Afraid that if they were late, they'd miss out on a spot to stay!...
Only the little girl turned to look at her brother and innocently asked: "Brother, should we climb over too?"
Her brother, however, looked disdainful: "Hmph! Your brother is an Esper, how can I be like those lowlifes? The people of Happiness Residential Complex should come out and welcome me!"
...
Just then!
From within the complex.
A burly figure suddenly appeared!
Blocking the path of the eager young men.
"Huh? There really is a security guard?"
The young men finally stopped in their tracks.
They gave Zhang Dabing a once-over.
Only to find that the man who had come out was just a simple, honest-looking fellow!
Probably just a gatekeeper! They didn't take him seriously, instead saying matter-of-factly: "Hey! We've come to seek refuge in your Happiness Residential Complex!"
"In our group, there's an Esper who can provide protection for your complex!"
"Arrange accommodations for us right now!"
...
Unexpectedly! Zhang Dabing suddenly stepped forward! Grabbing the collar of the young man who had spoken! His strong arms exerted force!
And he hurled the young man out! "Waaah!"
The young man didn't even have time to react before he was sent flying! He soared over the gate and then—
Thud! Like a rotten watermelon.
He fell to his death on the ground outside the gate.
Blood flowed everywhere...
"Gasp!"
Everyone who witnessed this instinctively drew in a sharp breath! "A B-level Esper..."
The group of young men stood frozen in place, not daring to move an inch.
Those who had just crossed the gate or were still clinging to it quickly retreated.
...
"B-big brother... it's a misunderstanding! We're not bad people!"
The voices of those young men trembled with fear!
Zhang Dabing asked in a deep voice:
"Who are you? Why are you trespassing into Happiness Residential Complex?"
He stepped closer, his eyes filled with icy killing intent! After all, the last uninvited guests who had entered the complex were the gang of villains led by Black Dragon, whom Zhang Dabing loathed to the core!
The overwhelming pressure of his aura nearly scared the group out of their wits—
Who could have imagined! Happiness Residential Complex was this formidable! Even a security guard was a B-level Esper! And with just one encounter, he had killed someone without a second thought!...
"Sir, please calm down!"
Seeing that the young men were on the verge of breaking, the old man outside the gate bowed to Zhang Dabing and spoke respectfully, "It's all because these young friends were too rash!"
"But we truly are not bad people."
"We've come to seek refuge in Happiness Residential Complex, hoping you'll take us in!"
Zhang Dabing coldly scanned the group.
Everyone outside the gate shivered under his gaze.
That look... was terrifying!
But to their surprise—
Zhang Dabing didn't say much, nor did he give them a hard time.
He simply spoke in a calm tone, "Oh, is that so? Wait here, I'll consult my superior."
Consult his superior?
Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but wonder, 'A B-level Esper isn't even the leader of this complex?'
...
Then.
Zhang Dabing took out his phone and sent a message to Lin Lang: [A group of refugees has arrived outside the gate. Can we take them in?]
Not long after!
Lin Lang replied: [Take them in! We're short on hands right now. You handle the specifics.]
Zhang Dabing: [Understood.]
Under the expectant gazes of the crowd.
Zhang Dabing put away his phone.
And nodded:
"You can stay."
Hearing this.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief!
They all said, "Thank you, big brother!"
...
Zhang Dabing walked past the group of young men and opened the large iron gate.
The people outside didn't dare to push or shove.
They obediently lined up.
And, unable to contain their excitement, stepped into the Happiness Residential Complex they had dreamed of! After entering, the old man bowed to Zhang Dabing again and said,
"This old man is Luo Hong'an. May I ask your name, sir?"
Zhang Dabing simply replied, "I'm Zhang Dabing. No need to be so formal, old man."
Once everyone had entered.
Zhang Dabing closed the gate and led the group away.
...
The young men, still shaken, glanced outside the gate at the unlucky soul who had been killed! But then—a snow-white wild wolf suddenly appeared from nowhere!
It dragged the corpse away! They were startled and quickly hurried to catch up with the group.
...
"Brother! That uncle is so scary!"
In the group, the little girl couldn't help but whisper to her brother.
"Shh!" Her brother frowned. "Keep it down! That's a B-rank Esper, someone even I can't afford to provoke!"
"Ah!"
The little girl was terrified and quickly covered her mouth!
...
Meanwhile.
Unit 2102, Building C, Block 1. Lin Lang released his spiritual sense to scan the information of this group of people—
There were over thirty of them in total.
Most of them were men, with only a few women! These women were average in appearance, had undergone enhancements, and, most importantly, their ages were either too old or too young! Lin Lang didn't consider them further.
Among these people, there were five Espers! Four of them were D-rank.
One was C+ rank, and this person was just a kid—
[Lu Chaoqiang]
[Combat Power: C+]
[Superpower: Ice (Level 3)]
"Oh? An elemental ability? Such potential at such a young age!"
Lin Lang's heart stirred.
Although this "Lu Chaoqiang" was only a fourteen or fifteen-year-old kid.
Lin Lang was already thinking about how to make the best use of his ability—
"Ice ability."
"Isn't that just a power-free refrigerator?"
"It could be used to make ice cream and such..."
(End of Chapter)