Skinwalker Belle – Chapter 57 – Evolved Being

“Who’s there?!”

Ah Hu had just jumped down from the armored vehicle when, before the words were even out of his mouth, a figure appeared before his eyes.

A slender build, an ordinary face, looking completely harmless.

But he had appeared out of thin air in front of them, as if he had been there all along.

“Holy shit!” Xiao Wang was so scared his rifle almost slipped from his hands.

Zhou Ming reacted the fastest, raising his gun and firing.

Rat-a-tat-tat!

A dense spray of bullets shot toward Young Master Lin.

In the next second, however, everyone’s eyes widened.

Young Master Lin’s figure was like a phantom, weaving between the bullets’ trajectories.

His movements were dazzlingly fast; every bullet grazed past him, but not a single one hit its mark.

“This… How is this possible?” Ah Hu was too shocked to speak.

The corner of Young Master Lin’s mouth curled into a contemptuous smile.

“Is that all you’ve got?”

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure vanished again.

The next moment, Zhou Ming felt a cold sensation at his waist.

He looked down to see a streak of bright red blood on his abdomen.

“When did you…”

Before Zhou Ming could finish, Young Master Lin had already appeared in front of Ah Hu.

Swish!

A cold glint flashed, and a gash was sliced open across Ah Hu’s chest.

“Too slow,” Young Master Lin said, shaking his head, his tone dripping with disdain.

He held an ordinary dagger, its blade still stained with blood.

Xiao Wang and the others hurriedly opened fire, but the bullets couldn’t keep up with Young Master Lin’s speed.

He weaved through the crowd like a cat toying with its prey.

Every strike accurately drew a spray of blood.

Yet, none were fatal.

This wasn’t a fight.

It was a humiliation.

“Interesting.”

Just then, a cold female voice rang out.

Lin Fan walked slowly toward the center of the battlefield, not a trace of panic on her face.

Her steps were slow, but each one was firm and steady.

“Lei-jie, be careful!” Ah Hu shouted.

Young Master Lin noticed this composed woman.

His figure vanished in a flash, reappearing in front of Lin Fan the next second.

The dagger stabbed straight for her throat.

However.

The dagger stopped inches from her throat, unable to advance.

Lin Fan had raised her right hand, clamping the dagger’s blade between two fingers.

Young Master Lin’s pupils shrank.

His high-speed strike had been caught so easily.

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“Not bad,” Lin Fan said faintly.

“But…”

Her fingers applied a bit of pressure.

Crack!

The dagger’s blade snapped in two.

Young Master Lin’s expression changed drastically, and he retreated in a hurry.

But Lin Fan’s punch was faster.

She took a single stride, instantly catching up to the retreating Young Master Lin.

Her right fist shot straight for his chest.

Young Master Lin barely managed to twist his body aside to dodge, but the force of the punch grazing past his ribs actually created a whistling sound.

“Such quick reflexes,” a trace of interest flashed in Lin Fan’s eyes.

Her speed might not match Young Master Lin’s.

But her every attack carried world-destroying power.

Young Master Lin didn’t dare to take a direct hit and could only rely on his speed advantage to maneuver.

He moved around Lin Fan at high speed, looking for an opportunity to attack.

Swoosh!

He attacked from Lin Fan’s left, the broken half of his dagger stabbing toward her waist.

Without even turning her head, Lin Fan swung a backhanded palm strike.

Young Master Lin hastily dodged, but the force of the palm grazed his cheek, leaving a bloody scratch.

“What?”

Young Master Lin touched the wound on his face, his expression one of utter disbelief.

The mere force of her palm could injure him?

Just how strong was this woman?

Refusing to believe it, he launched another attack.

This time, he chose Lin Fan’s back, stabbing the broken dagger straight for her heart.

Yet it was as if Lin Fan had eyes in the back of her head.

She spun around abruptly, her right leg, clad in a high-heeled leather boot, sweeping out like a steel whip.

Young Master Lin frantically leaned back to dodge, but the force of the kick swept past his chest, ripping a large tear in his clothes.

Boom!

Lin Fan’s leg swept into a concrete pillar behind her.

The entire pillar snapped on impact, sending stone fragments flying.

Everyone sucked in a cold breath.

Was this woman even human?

Young Master Lin was also stunned by the scene.

If that kick had connected, it probably would have snapped him in two.

Lin Fan retracted her leg and looked at Young Master Lin.

“Your speed is indeed very fast, but…”

She held out her hand and made a fist.

“Your power is too weak.”

As her voice fell, she slammed a fist into the ground.

Rumble!

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The ground instantly cracked, and a spiderweb of fissures spread out from her fist.

Young Master Lin’s face turned pale.

He finally realized how terrifying the woman before him was.

Her speed might be inferior to his, but her power and defense were on a completely different level.

“Ah!”

He let out a great shout, his figure shooting away into the distance like a bolt of lightning.

Lin Fan didn’t give chase.

She knew she couldn’t catch him with his speed.

Besides, she had more important things to do.

“Lei-jie!” Ah Hu and the others surrounded her, their faces filled with reverence.

The battle just now had completely redefined their understanding of Lin Fan’s strength.

“I’m fine,” Lin Fan said with a wave of her hand.

She looked up at the roof of the opposite building.

It was already empty; the burly man and his subordinates had long since vanished.

“Interesting.”

A cold smile touched the corners of Lin Fan’s lips.

An Evolved being?

It seemed this world was more exciting than she had imagined.

“Lei-jie, what was that guy’s deal?”

Ah Hu couldn’t help but ask while staying alert to their surroundings.

“An Evolved being,” Lin Fan said faintly.

“Like me, someone who gained special abilities after the apocalypse.”

There was no need for her to hide it.

It would be exposed sooner or later anyway.

“An Evolved being?” Xiao Wang’s eyes widened.

“Doesn’t that mean there are many other experts like Lei-jie in the apocalypse?”

“No,” Lin Fan shook her head.

“That person just now was indeed fast, but in other aspects, he’s just an ordinary person.”

“Whereas I…”

She clenched her fist, her knuckles letting out a crisp crack.

“Am enhanced in every way.”

Hearing this, the group’s reverence for her deepened.

An Evolved being with all-around enhancements was probably a rarity in the entire world.

They had followed the right person.

“Alright, don’t overthink it,” Lin Fan said with a wave.

“Let’s go inside and check on the state of the stronghold.”

The main entrance of the Fragrant Hills International building had been smashed open.

The inside was a mess, covered in bloodstains and scratch marks left by zombies.

But fortunately, they hadn’t broken through the stairwell to the second floor, so the core area of the stronghold hadn’t been breached.

“Lei-jie!”

Hearing the commotion, the survivors in the stronghold rushed out.

Seeing Lin Fan return safely, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

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“Lei-jie, it’s good that you’re okay!”

“We thought…”

“Where’s Doctor Xiao Yao? Why don’t we see her?”

Faced with their questions, a sad expression appeared on Lin Fan’s face.

“Xiao Yao…”

Her voice was a little low.

“I couldn’t save her.”

Hearing this news, everyone fell silent.

Chen Yao had been very popular in the stronghold, and the news of her death saddened them all.

“It’s all my fault,” Zhou Ming suddenly spoke up.

His voice was hoarse, his eyes filled with pain.

“If I hadn’t suggested going to the military camp, Doctor Xiao Yao wouldn’t have died.”

“It’s all my fault…”

Lin Fan walked over to him and patted his shoulder.

“It’s not your fault.”

“The apocalypse is this cruel. All we can do is ensure that the living continue to live.”

Her words carried a strange power, making Zhou Ming subconsciously obey her.

This was the effect of Intermediate Charm.

On those with a weaker will, her words had a strong guiding effect.

“Lei-jie is right,” Ah Hu also said.

“We have to live on for Xiao Yao’s sake.”

The others nodded in agreement.

Lin Fan watched this scene with satisfaction.

Her prestige had been consolidated once again.

“By the way, what was with those zombies earlier?” she asked.

“It was like this,” a survivor quickly explained.

“About two hours ago, a huge horde of zombies suddenly besieged the stronghold.”

“We followed your previous arrangements, sealed all the entrances, and held our ground.”

“But…”

His expression turned a little grim.

“It seemed like those zombies were deliberately lured here.”

“From the rooftop, we saw a group of people on the opposite building watching us.”

“They were probably waiting for the zombies to breach the stronghold so they could reap the benefits.”

Lin Fan nodded.

It was just as she had guessed.

Lin Fan let out a cold laugh.

They could run, but they couldn’t hide.

Since those people dared to target her stronghold, they had to be prepared to face the consequences.

“Ah Hu,” she turned to Ah Hu.

“Send some people to search that building across the street. See if you can find any clues.”

“Yes!” Ah Hu immediately accepted the order.

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“Also, strengthen the stronghold’s defenses,” Lin Fan continued to instruct.

“It’s very likely that Evolved being will be back.”

“We must be prepared.”

Everyone nodded.

After the battle, they had a clear understanding of the threat posed by Evolved beings.

Although Lin Fan was strong, it would still be dangerous if the enemy launched a sneak attack while she was away.

“Also,” Lin Fan thought for a moment.

“Starting today, everyone will undergo combat training.”

“In the apocalypse, only the strong can survive.”

“The weak will only become a burden.”

Her words were cold, but no one objected.

Because this was reality.

A cruel reality.

“Yes, Lei-jie!”

Everyone responded in unison.

Lin Fan nodded in satisfaction.

She scanned the crowd, her gaze finally landing on Zhou Ming.

This tool still had his uses.

But his current state was not right.

Losing Liu Ruyan and Chen Yao in succession was a huge blow to him.

She had to find a way to stabilize him.

“Zhou Ming,” she walked up to him.

“I know you’re sad, but you have to pull yourself together.”

“Neither Ruyan nor Xiao Yao would want to see you like this.”

Zhou Ming looked up, his eyes filled with pain.

“Lei-jie, I…”

“I know,” Lin Fan interrupted him.

“You want to avenge them, right?”

Zhou Ming nodded forcefully.

“Then get stronger,” Lin Fan’s voice turned stern.

“Only by becoming stronger can you protect the people who are important to you.”

“Only by becoming stronger can you avenge the dead.”

“What’s the use of wallowing in self-pity like this?”

Her words stunned Zhou Ming.

Then, a fire ignited in his eyes.

“Lei-jie, you’re right!”

“I will get stronger!”

“I will avenge Ruyan and Xiao Yao!”

Lin Fan nodded in satisfaction.

Very good.

The tool was back online.