Rebirth of MC Chpt 102 - 202 (unedited translations)

Chapter 113: I returned from the apocalypse

Now that they have left M City's safe zone, the road ahead will not only be filled with undead, but there is a possibility of running into flesh-eating devil ants and more poisonous swamps. There is also a high chance of encountering mutant demonic plants or even toxic zombies and poisonous gases capable of infecting humans. Therefore, after discussing with the other three, it is decided that they will not get off the car. Ever. Not until they reach a secure location.

In order to ensure this journey will be as safe as possible, Huo Zaiyuan spends most of his time wondering how to set a protective barrier around the Hummer. Peach wood tiles are too thick and are not well suited to stick on top of the car. So he can only use paper talismans. Thus, when night falls, he hides away in his space and draws three sets of Heaven Concealing Arrays on high-quality yellow papers. Now that he has broken through to the fourth level, the Heaven Concealing Array has also increased a level. It might not be very high, but the highest quality paper he has on hand cannot contain any more spiritual power than this. If he reaches the fifth level, the paper would have combusted from being overloaded.

A set consists of four pieces. Using the Hummer's frame as the boundary limit, he lays it out on the roof of the vehicle, between its front and back headlights, on the underside and one each on the left and right. In order to ensure the talismans do not drop off halfway, he superglues them to the surface, and place duct tape over the pieces.

His night labours paid off. Zombies that are drawn by the roar of the Hummer's engine are sent flying several meters away the moment any part of them touches the steel-plated frame. Seeing this, Huo Zaiyuan heart is at ease. Next, he folds a few more paper cranes to act as night watchers in order to allow everyone to rest at night. Recuperating is important, especially when they will be stuck in the car for who knows how many days.

Night falls, and the wilderness all around is thrown into pitch-black darkness. Rain starts to fall again, drumming on the roof. This Hummer has no interior night light. The paper crane drifting to and fro within the car gives off silver rays of light, appearing as two small light bulbs. As this vehicle has gone through modifications, the windows are tinted in a way that disables anyone outside from looking in. Hence, Huo Zaiyuan doesn't need to worry about the cranes attracting any undead in the vicinity. (Author's note: Because zombies' night vision is very good and are sensitive to light, HZY doesn't use paper cranes as watchers at night as the off-road vehicle's windows are not modified like the Hummer is.)

Curling up in the passenger seat, Huo Zaiyuan decides to forego meditating tonight. However, he has become a rather light sleeper, able to wake up at the slightest sound. Thus, with the pattering of the rain outside, he has trouble falling asleep.

Shifting slightly in order to avoid stiff muscles or cramps from staying in one position for too long, he slowly wriggles to find a more comfortable position when suddenly, a hand reaches out. Before Huo Zaiyuan can react, he finds himself being lifted up and settled against a familiar, warm chest.

"Zhanye..." Huo Zaiyuan murmurs softly, body relaxing into the embrace. "Why aren't you asleep yet?"

"Was sleeping, but the rain woke me up. Little Yuan is also a light sleeper?" An arm around his waist, free hand gently stroking Huo Zaiyuan's head, Long Zhanye kisses his cheek.

Humans develop this condition when they are forced into an environment where one needs to be on constant alert after an extended period of time. Or like him, one will develop it through conditioned training from a young age. Under any sort of circumstances, he will be able to retain an alert mind as long as necessary. A single rustle of grass or whispering of wind will be able to jolt him from sleep. But Huo Zaiyuan is not like him. The eldest young master of the Huo family. Even if neglected by the entire household, it is impossible to be kept awake by the pattering rain outside.