Zombie Apocalypse: Reborn With A Farming Space novel Chapter 45

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At this moment, Rong Mo'er's hands were covered in flames while her discarded clothes were already reduced to ashes.

Acting fast, he grabbed a rag and tried to extinguish the fire—but no matter what he did, the flames were still burning.

When he raised his head, Gu Shaoze was stunned by Rong Mo'er's eyes. Her pupils had turned red, flickering as if flames were burning within them.

Noticing his stunned reaction, Rong Mo'er felt scared and cried out, "Gu Shaoze, save me! I don't want to die!"

Fear welled up inside her, and tears gathered in her eyes. But before they could fall, they evaporated into mist due to her high body temperature.

Gu Shaoze froze when he saw this, his hands still midair. His initial instinct to help her faded as he took several steps back. He let out a sigh of relief and said, "Rong Mo'er, calm down."

She glared at him when she heard his words and asked, "How can you tell me to calm down when I'm burning like this?!"

"Rong Mo'er, do you feel any pain?" he asked carefully.

The moment she heard his words, she was taken aback. She had been so panicked that she hadn't even noticed her condition. But now that he mentioned it, there was indeed no pain at all. The only discomfort she felt was the lingering soreness in her lower body.

At this realization, her eyes widened in shock.

Gu Shaoze smiled when he saw her reaction and said, "Congratulations, Rong Mo'er. You have awakened a superpower."

The realization sent a wave of excitement through her. She threw her head back and burst into laughter. With this power, she could finally avenge herself.

Those bastards would burn—they wouldn't even deserve an intact corpse. She would make sure to burn them all!

But as the laughter faded, her emotions crashed down on her like a tidal wave. She squatted and wrapped her arms around her knees with her head lowered. The flames on her hands flickered, growing smaller until they disappeared entirely.

Seeing her trembling shoulders, Gu Shaoze sighed. He crouched beside her and, without saying a word, pulled her into his embrace. He patted her back in silent comfort, unsure of what to say.

After a while, Rong Mo'er's sobs quieted down. She wiped her tear-streaked face and said hoarsely, "Thank you, Gu Shaoze."

Gu Shaoze chuckled and said with a hint of self-mockery, "I don't deserve your thanks. I—"

Before he finished his words, Rong Mo'er shook her head and said, "What happened to me isn't your fault. You weren't obligated to help me. Don't blame yourself."

Even though she said this, guilt still weighed heavily on Gu Shaoze. Not wanting to continue the conversation, he cleared his throat and said, "You should get dressed."

Only then did Rong Mo'er realize she was wearing nothing but her underwear. Even though she had been tainted, she still felt a deep sense of shame at exposing herself in front of a man.

"I will step outside," Gu Shaoze said, quickly leaving the room.

Outside, he collapsed onto a chair, lost in thought. Raising his hands, he noticed they were damp with sweat.