Zombie Bodyguard-Chapter 1608 - 1605: An Old Acquaintance

No, Second Miss can’t keep playing. If it causes a loss of control of the alien energy, the consequences would be unimaginable. Although it seems calm now, the potential fallout is unbearable. Lin Tian switched his mindset and prepared to intervene and stop the performance; he couldn’t care less if it was a freshman welcoming party.

But just as he took a step forward, the music abruptly ceased, and the entire auditorium fell silent. Lin Tian’s heart stirred—is it over?

On stage, Xiao Manxuan’s hands hovered above the guqin, stopping. She slightly turned her head to the beautiful little bird on the music table, smiling, then reached out and gently stroked its colorful feathers.

The bird was surprisingly unafraid, allowing Xiao Manxuan to caress it. She turned her palm over, and the bird hopped onto it, lightly pecking Xiao Manxuan’s palm a few times.

"Go on." Xiao Manxuan chuckled gently, raised her hand, and the bird flew into the air, circling the stage a few times before flying out the window, disappearing into the night.

Other birds began to take flight as well, soon all flying out the window and disappearing into the night sky. The audience inside the auditorium awoke as if from a dream, opening their eyes with varied emotions in them, as if the music had evoked distant memories, unaware that a flock of birds had flown over their heads.

"So beautiful..." Yang Lin genuinely praised.

"How is it possible, how could it be..." Bitong’s eyes widened in disbelief, incredulous that the music she heard was played by a freshman.

Lin Tian looked around, scanning the audience’s reactions—amazement, confusion, and enchantment.

"Hmm?" Lin Tian made a slight noise through his nose, then his expression changed. On the second-floor passage, a black figure was moving rapidly, disappearing through a window.

The auditorium’s second-floor was much higher than the dormitory’s second floor, jumping down would be suicidal, yet the figure leaped without hesitation. That speed? And that familiar silhouette! Lin Tian quickly pondered, glanced at Xiao Manxuan, and disappeared from where he stood.

Just as Xiao Manxuan turned to look around, she noticed Lin Tian’s original spot was empty.

"That bastard, he slipped away. Did I scare him by being too eager? But in university, more girls will like him, Lin Tian, I fear you’ll leave me..."

That night, Xiao Manxuan summoned her courage, playing "Phoenix Seeking Phoenix" to express her feelings, yet received no response from Lin Tian, leaving her feeling anxious and uncertain.

But Lin Tian had no time to ponder such matters, chasing the silhouette, he too leaped through the window. His speed was so fast, the people in the auditorium didn’t notice his movements.

Lin Tian first jumped onto a large tree beside the auditorium, startling a few birds that hadn’t flown away yet. Stepping onto the thick branches, he jumped to another tree.

In this way, he continuously leaped between trees until leaving the auditorium area, landing lightly on the ground, then accelerated again, pursuing the direction where the figure disappeared.

Jinghua University’s campus was vast, but at Lin Tian’s speed, he quickly chased out of the campus, yet the more he pursued, the more astounded he became. Lin Tian could see the distant silhouette, but for a moment, he couldn’t catch up.

This was unprecedented for him; Lin Tian was very confident in his speed, able to catch a full-speed running sports car. The silhouette’s speed was extraordinarily fast, not beneath his.

Thinking of this, he was shocked internally, recalling the familiar silhouette he saw earlier. Lin Tian’s mind gradually cleared, a person emerged.

It’s him, he’s back in Huaxia! Lin Tian guessed the identity.

Lin Tian, if revealing his true form, could further enhance his speed. Yet the figure ahead showed no signs of accelerating to escape, Lin Tian wouldn’t consider transforming to speed up either.

This is the Imperial Capital, full of hidden threats. Provoking a Demon Exorcist is no good. Lin Tian isn’t afraid of them, but entanglements yield no benefits.

Lin Tian and the silhouette raced hectically, the night scene became like a movie in fast forward, retreating swiftly and vanishing, leaving only light and shadows.

Ahead, suddenly appeared a dark area, without lights, no streets. Lin Tian saw clearly, it was an abandoned factory, a large chimney stood against the night sky.

There used to be many power plants in Jinghua City for winter heating, but after the nation prioritized environmental protection, implementing "coal-free" heating, these outdated plants were retired, awaiting demolition.

The silhouette suddenly leaped onto a factory building, Lin Tian followed swiftly. Upon reaching the rooftop, he saw the silhouette had stopped.

The black silhouette seemed to blend into the night, standing with its back to Lin Tian, as if it hadn’t fled but led Lin Tian out.

"Long time no see, Xu Feibai!" Lin Tian stood ten meters away, suddenly spoke, eyes fixed on the black silhouette, gaze piercing.

The silhouette slowly turned, a face with a unique ancient charm appeared before Lin Tian. Though he already guessed the identity, seeing this face left Lin Tian’s heart shocked.

Not just for his past defeat to him, but because they were alike, both zombies!

"Long time no see." Xu Feibai smiled, the tone as if speaking with an old friend.

Xu Feibai sized up Lin Tian, continued, "I can’t see through you now, seems you’ve leveled up during this time."

"Same to you, you haven’t stagnated either, though you haven’t advanced, your strength has grown significantly." Lin Tian also assessed Xu Feibai, but alas, couldn’t see through him.

Since advancing, Lin Tian acquired Houqing’s blood essence, his strength rapidly increased, nearly advancing to Second-level Green-eyed Zombie. Although he failed, his strength transformation was remarkable compared to before.

Initially, he thought upon meeting Xu Feibai again, he could defeat him. But things didn’t go as Lin Tian imagined, as Xu Feibai’s strength also grew immensely.

This surprised Lin Tian; his numerous lucky encounters led to his strength, yet what opportunities did Xu Feibai gain?

Now Lin Tian understood, both being Zombie Ancestor’s Bloodline Inheritors, neither inferior to the other, each has their own fate.

"Why are you back in Huaxia? Aren’t you afraid of Demon Exorcists hunting you?" Lin Tian quickly calmed, asked gently.

"Are you afraid? Our thoughts align, actually." Xu Feibai smiled, dismissive, "As for my return to Huaxia, naturally, I have a task."

"What task?" Lin Tian’s heart stirred, asking casually.

Xu Feibai slightly shook his head, didn’t respond directly, "When the time’s right, I’ll tell you, perhaps at our next meeting. This encounter was unforeseen, if not for the music drawing us, we wouldn’t meet yet."