"It would appear so," attested Emperor Ao, nodding.

That only made Chu Xun anxious about Jiu You's wellbeing.

"Leave this fruit here. I'll see if I can do anything about it."

Chu Xun nodded his consent.

"In the meantime, I'm going northwest. There Zombies on the rampage."

"Heavens, the race of Zombies," grimaced Emperor Ao, "How quick the world's mutating now..."

"How about healing my wounds first?" Chu Xun ...