Miling signaled for Mili to step back a bit.

Miling extended her palm, and immediately, a highly condensed ball of fire appeared, like a flamethrower, melting the lock on the door.

Soon, a near-circular hole, thirty centimeters in diameter, had been burned through the door.

The metal part of the lock showed signs of melting, but before it could, the lock fell off.

Miling easily opened the door, then used the iron rod to bash the zombie's head.

Mili's original equipment had now been given to Miling.

On the way home, Miling learned to conserve her strength. Her supernatural power was useful, but her mana bar was limited.

If a zombie could be killed with external force, it was best not to use her power.

Miling began to rummage through cabinets, finding fifteen kilograms of rice and a few cans of drinks in the refrigerator.

She also found a case of milk, a dozen eggs that hadn't gone bad, a bag of red dates, half a case of instant noodles, and more than half a bucket of purified water.

Every household had some supplies stored away. With nearly ten million residences in Modu, the resources were no less than those in supermarkets and shopping malls.

Of course, searching the community wasn't easy. If Chen Luo hadn't cleared out most of the zombies, how could Miling have entered the community so easily?

Miling smiled and generously tossed a carton of milk to Mili.

Mili gave a wry smile.

Miling sneered inwardly. Even if I starve to death, I won't eat charity.

Before leaving, Miling extracted the crystal from the zombie's forehead. Although her expression showed discomfort, it was already a great achievement for a girl at this time.

She had only searched one house and already made a great haul. Since their home was just downstairs, Miling planned to take the supplies home first, and show off to Chen Luo.

Without you, do you think I'll starve to death?

...

While Miling was out with Mili, Chen Luo was distracted, wondering if he had gone too far at noon.

Withholding a feast from Miling when she didn't obey him was understandable, but he shouldn't have used such a teasing, even humiliating approach.

Would the future Lady War God, Spirit Flame Princess, succumb to him because of the lure of food?

If he had been gentler and kinder, and used Mili, along with food, to firmly bind Miling, it would have been hard for her not to submit.

But he had used a nearly teasing, low-level tactic. Would Miling still submit?

If she still did, hey, that would be too disappointing.

He would be underestimating the Spirit Flame Princess too much.

Chen Luo sighed. Miling, oh Miling, why did you kick my butt in our past life?

Don't I have any dignity?

In their past life, Chen Luo was alone, so he was naturally no match for the more numerous Miling. With Mili and her friends backing her, how could Chen Luo stand a chance alone?

At that time, Chen Luo was only at level ten, not yet at the King level, and hadn't mastered the Dimensional Blade. The Void Monarch was powerful, but not enough to deal with a mob, so he could only run when discovered.

"Chen Luo, I beg you, please stop stealing my vegetables. Is it easy for me to grow them? How about I give you a cabbage and two potatoes every day?"

Miling, who couldn't do anything about Chen Luo, was almost crying.

Chen Luo chuckled, "What do you mean stealing? I call it robbing. What's that you're giving me? Am I supposed to be a beggar?"

Later, Chen Luo fell for some inexplicable reason and was caught by Miling.

Miling, who had been holding a grudge for a long time, kicked Chen Luo's butt hard.

If it weren't for that reason, Chen Luo wouldn't have teased Miling at noon.

But he couldn't keep dragging things out like this. After the humiliation at noon, she wouldn't sincerely submit to him unless she made a change.

He didn't have much time to waste. Wouldn't it be better to win over Miling sooner rather than later?

Just then, the door opened. Miling and Mili had only been out for less than ten minutes before returning.

Miling triumphantly displayed the supplies in her hands.

Miling said loudly, "Tonight I'm eating braised beef noodles, with two eggs. Although it's not as good as some people's feast, I'm satisfied."

Chen Luo scoffed, thinking, anyone who didn't know better would think there was real beef in those braised beef noodles.

He had originally planned to have barbecue tonight. Fine, he'd eat beef noodles too, and show her what real beef noodles were like.

Chen Luo stood up and said seriously, "Miling, let's talk."

Miling sneered, "Alright, let's see what kind of tricks you can come up with."

Miling put down her things and sat opposite Chen Luo. Mili followed closely behind. Of course, she wanted Miling and Chen Luo to merge as soon as possible.

Chen Luo said sincerely, "First of all, I admit I went a bit too far at noon. I shouldn't have treated you like that. So, I apologize to you."

Miling was stunned for a moment, then sneered, "Don't tell me you're trying to trick me again, saying you're going to treat me to a feast tonight, then teasing me again? Isn't that boring?"

Chen Luo waved his hand. "You're overthinking it. To be honest, until you sincerely acknowledge my position as team leader, I won't share my resources with you."

"I really shouldn't have done that at noon."

Seeing that Chen Luo's expression was still sincere, Miling's expression softened slightly.

Was it that she didn't want to eat a feast? She had almost drooled at the table, but then he told her it wasn't for her, and that she had to call him "brother"?

She had finally been moved, but he had made her lose so thoroughly.

Chen Luo said, "The position of team leader requires both strength and strategy. I will prove to you that I will completely crush you in every aspect."

"First, strength. We'll have a match in three days. If I lose, I'll listen to you from now on."

Miling's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but stand up. "Why three days later? We can fight today. No, now. Let's have a match now."

Miling had been holding a bellyful of anger at noon, and couldn't find a place to vent it.

Chen Luo chuckled, "The current you can't even beat my Dharma Protector, let alone me. It's just that I can't control my strength right now, and I'm afraid I'll accidentally injure you badly. In three days, I'll have the strength to completely crush you."

Chen Luo had a feeling that in another two or three days, after using the crystals of the Rat King and the Devourer, he would be able to break through to level four. Not only would he be able to barely use Void Walk, but his physical fitness would also take a big leap.

Right now, relying only on physical strength, without using his powers, would Miling be willing to accept it?

And if he used his powers, but only lightly injured Miling, she would never admit defeat.

Seriously injure her? He couldn't bear to. Even if Mili mastered healing spells, it would be difficult to quickly heal Miling at this stage.

Besides, if Miling was left with any scars, wouldn't he be the one to suffer?

Miling stood up abruptly, her face flushed, after hearing Chen Luo's words.

"You're talking nonsense. Am I not even able to beat a dog?"