"It isn't a supernatural power."
Ling Zhuang seemed to have anticipated Xiao Jinfeng's suspicion. He smiled lightly, even a little embarrassed, as if confessing something trivial. "It's hypnosis. I've studied it for some time. But it's only effective on humans, not zombies. Zombies are mindless, so hypnosis doesn't work on them. That's why I must thank you all for your protection."
"I see…" Xiao Jinfeng finally exhaled, his shoulders relaxing. His tone softened, though his eyes still flickered with unease. After a moment's pause, he added cautiously, "It's just that, Professor Ling, you heard him. Fang Geng has a special identity. He's backed by certain people. I know he was offensive, far too offensive, but…"
