As one of the twelve base cities in China, Jiangcheng has a population of over 100 million. It is protected by [Blue Moon], which means that compared with other cities, the safety here is more guaranteed, and there is no need to worry about monsters attacking the city all the time.
It also means more opportunities and resources. Therefore, even the coastal communities are still overcrowded.
The poor cannot afford to buy a house in their lifetime, so these are low-rent houses built by the government.
The house that Lin Feng and his family rent is in Building 186, on the 36th floor.
This is the top floor. In order to save electricity, there is not only no elevator, but also because the roof partition is not good, it is cold in winter and hot in summer. The only advantage is that the rent is cheaper.
A monthly rent of S$1,800 is almost impossible to find in Jiangcheng.
The Singapore dollar is the common currency in the world today and is very strong. An ordinary worker's monthly income is only about 3,000 Singapore dollars.
"We need to make money as soon as possible and move out of this place."
The air in the narrow, dark and damp staircase was very poor, and there was a musty smell. Combined with the bloody smell that had not dissipated, it was nauseating.
While climbing the stairs, Lin Kerou was out of breath, but she kept looking for various topics, as if she wanted to divert Lin Feng's attention.
Lin Feng obviously noticed it, because the eldest sister is not a talkative person. He smiled and said: "Sister, don't worry, I'm fine, give me some time, I will change the life of the family. Don't work too hard, Don’t wrong yourself.”
Looking at Lin Feng's firm eyes and words, Lin Kerou raised the corners of her mouth, with a warm smile on her face:
"Okay, I won't wrong myself."
"Sister, be happy and trust your brother."
"I believe you!" Lin Kerou said seriously.
Today's Awakening Day failed and the demon spirit was not refined. Lin Feng knew that what he said was unconvincing and the eldest sister didn't really take it to heart, but he still said it.
He just hopes that his eldest sister can be happy and treat him better, and that's enough.
"Do you want to rest for a while before climbing?"
Halfway through the climb, Lin Feng asked when he saw the eldest sister slowing down.
For Lin Feng, with his level 7 physical training, climbing stairs is just an easy endurance exercise.
But it is not easy for the eldest sister who is not a warrior.
"No, the more you rest, the more tired you will be!"
When the two climbed to the 36th floor, Lin Feng was fine, but Lin Kerou was sweating all over, her feet were numb, and her breathing was rapid.
Although the spiritual power has recovered and the physical condition of ordinary people is much stronger than before the disaster, climbing 36 flights of stairs is still difficult, so generally speaking, family members rarely go downstairs as long as they go home.
Click!
Lin Feng took out the key and opened the door.
What appeared in front of me was a small apartment of less than 30 square meters, but it was divided into two bedrooms, one living room and one bathroom.
The location and layout of this house are not good. The room is dark all year round, and the lights have to be turned on even on sunny days. There is no decoration. It is an exaggeration to say that the house is bare-walled, but except for the refrigerator and TV, there is almost nothing of value in the house.
"I'm home."
I heard the door open and footsteps coming from the kitchen.
"Tidy up and let's eat."
A middle-aged woman wearing a small floral apron walked out of the kitchen.
She has long hair that reaches her neck, and her skin is very fair, with some light brown spots. She looks like a very elegant woman, but she gives people a weak feeling. This is Lin Feng’s mother Lin Fang.
Lin Feng is 70% similar to his mother, mainly inheriting her genes. When they stand together, anyone can tell that they are a mother and son.
Lin Fang first glanced at Lin Kerou, who shook her head without any trace. Lin Fang's expression did not change, and she turned back to the kitchen.
Lin Feng looked startled when he saw his mother.
In his previous life, when Jiangcheng was attacked by monsters, he was not at home, so he didn't know whether his family was brutally killed.
But even he can't guarantee that he will survive, let alone his family who have no fighting ability.
"Mom, what kind of meat are you cooking? It smells so good."
Lin Feng asked with a smile, his voice trembling slightly.
"Today the tusk pig fried green peppers, of course they are delicious." Mother Lin's voice came from the kitchen.
"Mom, how many pounds did you buy?"
The fanged pig is a first-level monster, equivalent to the strength of a first-class warrior. It is also the lowest level monster. Its meat is delicious and has ten times more qi and blood than ordinary pork. Eating too much can strengthen qi and blood, improve constitution.
In normal times, a pound of tusk pig costs 300 Singapore dollars, and my mother’s monthly income is only 3,000 Singapore dollars. A pound of tusk pork is equivalent to her three days’ salary, so she can only eat it during holidays.
But today, due to the Awakening Day, there were monster beast corpses everywhere outside the city, so the price of monster flesh and blood was greatly reduced, and the price was only one-fifth of the usual price.
This is also the day that many residents of the shore community buy monster flesh and blood once a year in order to replenish their children's energy and blood.
If you buy dozens of kilograms at a time, you can keep it in the refrigerator for a year and a half. Although the taste and blood of frozen meat are not as good as fresh ones, it is cheap.
Mother Lin didn't go to work today because she wanted to buy monster flesh and blood.
Because today is the Awakening Day, tonight’s meal is much richer than usual, comparable to the Chinese New Year.
A plate full of one kilogram of tusk pork, stir-fried green peppers, spicy and sour Chinese cabbage, and braised carp. Three dishes and one soup. The staple food is white rice.
After the meal was set, the door opened, and a middle-aged man holding a briefcase walked in, sweating profusely and panting.
The man is in his forties, has an ordinary appearance and a stout figure. At first glance, he gives the impression that he is honest and honest.
This man is Lin Feng's stepfather Ma Yingzong, known as Lao Ma. Relying on his brother's relationship, he got a job as a public servant. He earns an income of 3,500 Singapore dollars a month and has no other gray income. It can be seen that he is the real Qingshui Yamen, and his income is still Not as good as some part-time workers.
When Lin Feng was seven years old, his mother and Lao Ma were together. Although Lin Feng never called each other father, he always respected his stepfather in his heart.
Although in Lin Feng's view, Lao Ma is very ordinary, no matter in appearance or background, he has his own little thoughts and no ambition. Otherwise, with his brother's relationship, he would not have been in such a miserable situation.
But no matter what, he fulfilled his duties as a father and raised him and his eldest sister.
The most important thing is that he loves his mother very much. Since the two got married, they have never blushed. Although they are not rich, the family lives a simple and happy life.
"He's back."
Lao Ma put down his briefcase and smiled at Lin Feng while changing his slippers.
"Um."
Lin Feng responded, but before he could speak, a fiery figure rushed in.
It was a girl, not tall, with big eyes, a small mouth, and a little baby fat face. She was not very beautiful, but she was very cute.
"Brother, what demon spirit did you refine today?"
As soon as they entered the house, the girl hadn't changed her shoes yet, so she couldn't wait to ask.
Ma Lele was in the first year of junior high school this year. They did not go to class in the afternoon and watched the live broadcast of the Awakening Day in the classroom.
Not just them, but also many companies. On this special day, who has the thoughts to go to work and go to class?
"Brother, I saw Sister Yage on TV."
"Charming Butterfly! The eighth-level demon spirit is so cool!"
Ma Lele shouted excitedly, not realizing that her father and eldest sister beside her were winking anxiously.
"Brother, what kind of demon spirit are you refining?"
"You are so powerful, you can at least refine a sixth-level demon spirit."
"But Sister Yage is even more powerful. She is one of the top ten geniuses on this year's Awakening Day. I heard that she has signed a contract with the Star Club. She is prosperous, prosperous..."
Speaking of this, Ma Lele finally noticed that the others looked wrong, their expressions froze, and they suddenly didn't dare to say anything.
As an adult, Lao Ma learned the news from his neighbors when he first entered the community, so he avoided talking about it and pretended that nothing happened.
When Ma Lele saw Ya Ge on TV at school, she went crazy and started to show off to her classmates. After school, she ran all the way home. Her neighbors ignored her calls and had no idea what was going on.
"Haha, it doesn't matter."
Lin Feng smiled and touched Ma Lele's chubby little face.
He doted on this half-sister, who was not related by blood, as if he were his own sister.
"Brother, I didn't find any suitable demon spirits today. Those demon spirits are too low-level."
"Brother, is it true?"
Ma Lele jumped suddenly and exclaimed.
She is a loyal fan of Lin Feng. In her eyes, Lin Feng is a well-deserved genius.
She didn't think her brother would lie to her, but she was still confused:
"Didn't that Ye Qiu refine the thorn demon dragon ranked 17th on the Earth Ranking? Brother, can't you even look down on such a powerful demon spirit?"
"Lele, it's time to eat. A girl has been crazy all day long."
Lao Ma said something at the right time.
He also hopes that Lin Feng will become a demon spiritual master, which can change the family's living environment, but like Lin's mother, he will not put pressure on Lin Feng.
Moreover, Lin Feng is now at the seventh level of physical training. As expected, he will have no problem getting into a key university.
After graduation, he is at least a second-grade warrior.
A second-grade warrior, even if he does not follow the path of martial arts, even if he is an ordinary white-collar worker, with a monthly salary of at least 20,000 to 30,000 yuan a month, he is still better than him.
Warriors are not simple-minded and have well-developed limbs.
A powerful martial artist is not only very energetic, but can also work overtime for several days in a row. His memory, understanding, and reaction speed are better than ordinary people. Nowadays, companies are in short supply of martial arts talents.
From now on, this family will still rely on Lin Feng.
"The Thorn Demon Dragon is naturally very powerful, but I was unlucky and didn't catch it."
Lin Feng said with a smile.
Neither Mother Lin nor Lao Ma paid much attention to his answer, thinking that Lin Feng was just perfunctory, or just to maintain the great image of his brother in front of his sister.
Lin Feng had no further explanation for this.
"A Feng, eat more. You are still in the growth stage. You can only grow if you eat."
At the dinner table, her mother served Lin Feng some meat, but she didn't eat it.
Not only the mother, but also the eldest sister.
It was obvious that Lao Ma wanted to eat it, but he gave it to Lele and refused to eat it himself.
"Mom, sister, and Lao Ma, you guys can eat too."
Lin Feng picked up a few pieces of tusk pork for his mother and the three of them. He knew that they wouldn't eat it if he didn't pick it up.
"Okay, that's enough."
Lin Fang pressed Lin Feng's chopsticks with her chopsticks, and a heartfelt smile appeared on her slightly tired face.
She was obviously very pleased that her son was so filial.
"You are still in the qi and blood stage and need to replenish qi and blood. We are not warriors. Eating the flesh and blood of monsters will have no effect."
Lin Fang ate the thinnest and smallest piece of meat, and then put the meat back into Lin Feng's bowl. Lin Kerou did the same.
In their view, Lin Feng is the backbone of the family's future. Only when he becomes stronger can the family have hope.
Lao Ma ate one piece and gave the rest to Lele.
"Okay, don't pinch it here and there. I like to eat fish. Eat it quickly." Mother Lin urged.
"Brother, I'll give it to you too."
Ma Lele followed the example of an adult and gave Lin Feng a piece of meat, then ate it hard.
This made Lin Feng a little bit dumbfounded.
It seems that we have to make money as soon as possible, otherwise we won’t even be able to afford meat.
However, Lin Feng enjoyed this situation very much. The family of five was in a happy state.
