He knew that Xiao Nv Pu’s pain needed to be vented, but this method would only make her sink deeper and deeper.
Zuo Feng could also understand that Hai Huzi had personally tortured her parents to death right in front of Xiao Nv Pu.
Such deep-seated hatred would be difficult for anyone to let go of.
Zuo Feng sighed softly, slowly extended his hand, and gently placed it on Xiao Nv Pu’s shoulder, trying to convey a touch of warmth and comfort.
Xiao Nv Pu’s body trembled slightly, the knife in her hand paused for a moment, and she turned to look at Zuo Feng, a flicker of panic in her eyes, instinctively wanting to avoid Zuo Feng’s gaze.
She knew that her current appearance must be hideous and terrifying, and she didn't want Feng Ge to see her like this.
“Feng… Feng Ge… why… why are you here?”
Xiao Nv Pu’s voice trembled, tears shimmered in her eyes, but she forced a smile, trying to hide her inner fragility.
“Feng… Feng Ge, this… it’s dirty here, you… you go up first, I… I’ll clean up and come up right away.”
Zuo Feng gently patted her shoulder and said softly,
“If I didn’t come, my Xiao Nv Pu would turn into a cold-blooded avenger.”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Nv Pu bit her lip tightly, tears welling up even more, and she lowered her head, her voice choked,
“Feng Ge, I… I’m just not reconciled. He owes me too much. I hate him… But Mom and Dad are already gone, and I can’t bring them back. Now I just want to return the pain Hai Huzi inflicted on my parents tenfold, a hundredfold. I want to make him wish he were dead!”
Zuo Feng was silent for a moment, then took a step forward, gently put his arm around Xiao Nv Pu’s waist, tenderly stroked her hair, and said softly,
“I understand your pain. Since yesterday, I’ve let you vent, but you need to know that endless revenge will only make you lose yourself. True liberation is letting go of hatred. The current you has already lost yourself.”
Xiao Nv Pu clenched her teeth, tears streaming down, her body trembling slightly. She looked up at Zuo Feng, a trace of confusion and struggle in her eyes, her voice choked,
“But, Feng Ge, I can’t do it. Every night I dream of my parents’ screams. I can’t forget.”
Zuo Feng sighed softly,
“Hatred is like an abyss; the deeper you sink, the deeper it gets. Although you’ve been seeking revenge these past two days, have you noticed that you haven’t felt any pleasure from it, but rather more pain?”
Xiao Nv Pu was silent for a moment, a flicker of wavering in her eyes, and she murmured softly,
“Feng Ge… what should I do?”
She had also noticed that the more she tortured Hai Huzi, the more intense the hatred in her chest became.
Gently patting Xiao Nv Pu’s back, Zuo Feng said softly,
“Let’s put an end to this. Start a new life.”
Xiao Nv Pu’s tightly clenched fists slowly loosened, tears blurring her vision. She took a deep breath, her hand holding the knife trembled slightly, then she raised her hand and swung it sharply, the tip of the knife cutting through the air and slitting Hai Huzi’s throat.
Hai Huzi’s eyes widened, a faint gurgling sound came from his throat, and blood gushed out, staining the ground.
Xiao Nv Pu’s hand fell limply, the knife clanged to the ground, and tears poured out like a broken dam.
“Waaah…”
She buried her face deep in Zuo Feng’s embrace, finally crying out loud, all her grievances and pain pouring out at this moment.
Zuo Feng held her tightly, gently patting her back, letting her tears soak his clothes.
The air was filled with the scent of blood and liberation.
“It’s over. Everything is over.”
Zuo Feng gently stroked her head, comforting her in a low voice…
After a long while, when Xiao Nv Pu’s emotions had somewhat calmed, Zuo Feng picked her up and walked to the First Floor.
“Let’s go… You’re covered in blood. Go take a shower and change into clean clothes. Can you manage by yourself? If not, I can help you wash, no charge!”
Zuo Feng made a small joke, intending to distract her.
Although Xiao Nv Pu didn't object, Zuo Feng naturally wasn't really going to help her shower; that would be taking advantage of her vulnerability.
He waited by the bathroom door. After Xiao Nv Pu finished her shower, Zuo Feng led her back to the bedroom…
Xiao Nv Pu lay on the bed, her eyes vacant. Zuo Feng carefully tucked her in. Feeling Xiao Nv Pu’s small hand, which she was unwilling to let go of, in his palm, Zuo Feng smiled slightly and said softly,
“Sleep. I’ll be here watching over you. There will be no more nightmares.”
Then, Zuo Feng looked at Da Mi Tao and said,
“Da Mi Tao, take Da Yuanyuan, Little Maid, and Xiao Lingxian to the Second Floor underground. The three of them should get their hands dirty with blood now. Let them each take one of Cha Shuren and the two teachers.”
Da Mi Tao nodded and quietly left with the three.
Zuo Feng watched them disappear at the bedroom door, then turned back to look at Xiao Nv Pu, his eyes filled with tenderness.
He couldn't help but secretly blame himself:
He had been too busy these past two days and had overlooked the abnormality of Xiao Nv Pu, who was like a little transparent.
If Da Mi Tao hadn't reminded him tonight, Xiao Nv Pu would probably have sunk deeper and deeper.
Not long after, Da Mi Tao returned to the bedroom with a pale-faced Da Yuanyuan, Little Maid, and Xiao Lingxian.
Seeing the lingering fear in the eyes of the three girls, Da Yuanyuan, Little Maid, and Xiao Lingxian,
Zuo Feng shook his head. It was the apocalypse, and reality was cruel. They had to adapt quickly.
“Alright! We’ll set off tomorrow! Go to sleep.”
Zuo Feng waved his hand, and the girls nodded, each returning to their beds.
As for Zuo Feng, he sat by Xiao Nv Pu’s bed, allowing her to hold his hand tightly, secretly pondering the issue of weapons for Da Mi Tao, Little Maid, and Xiao Lingxian.
Moreover, although Xiao She Jing hadn't mentioned it, Zuo Feng knew perfectly well—she also needed a weapon.
Although Xiao She Jing’s area-of-effect lightning ball was powerful, a lot of electricity dissipated during its flight.
Xiao She Jing needed a weapon that could carry the power of lightning and prevent it from dissipating during flight, so she could fully unleash her attack power.
As for weapons, Zuo Feng already had an idea: needles made of a-grade metal! a-grade metal could prevent lightning from dissipating.
And for Xiao She Jing’s area-of-effect attacks, a large quantity was needed. Needles made of a-grade metal were both light and easy to carry, perfectly suited for her.
Xiao She Jing must have also thought that this type of weapon was most suitable for her, but she probably hadn't brought up the need for weapons because of the large quantity required and the difficulty of retrieval.
But whether Xiao She Jing mentioned it or not was her business; Zuo Feng couldn’t help but consider everything thoroughly.
He was really having a tough time. There was so little a-grade metal, completely insufficient…
Moreover, this also involved the issue of smelting a-grade metal, and he still needed to subdue a Black Fire Mutant.
“Sigh… The more women I have to protect, the heavier the responsibility.”
Zuo Feng sighed. Da Bai Tu, Xiao Mi Tao, the young married woman, Xiao Nv Pu, and Xiao Chu Niang were not Mutants yet, and he didn't know when they would mutate, or if there were opportunities outside that could make them mutate.
He glanced at the ten girls. Da Yuanyuan, Xiao Lingxian, and Little Maid were tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep.
Zuo Feng knew that the three girls would probably have trouble sleeping tonight, but the cruelty of the apocalypse didn't allow them too much time to slowly adapt.
Soon, Zuo Feng felt Xiao Nv Pu’s soft, delicate body press against him, trembling slightly.
Zuo Feng shook his head slightly, then simply lay down on Xiao Nv Pu’s bed, gently embracing her soft, delicate body, and whispered comfortingly,
“Don’t overthink it. Get a good night’s sleep. I’ll stay with you tonight.”
He looked down and saw that the corners of Xiao Nv Pu’s eyes, as she curled up in his arms, were slightly damp. Her tense body gradually relaxed, and her breathing became steady.
Zuo Feng felt a little relieved. With so many things on his mind, Zuo Feng slowly drifted off to sleep.