Bai Zhi wiped her hands hard with a wet wipe and gritted her teeth, "It's really annoying. Xiao Qi didn't help to stop it."
"If you rub the skin again, it will break." Zhang Tianzhao held the steering wheel, carefully avoided a lump of unknown objects, and asked with a smile: "Is the old man's touch so bad?"
"I don't like getting too close to strangers." Bai Zhi wiped her right hand with her red left hand, "Isn't it funny?"
"You look very lively when you are angry. I think that's good." Zhang Tianzhao seemed to be driving seriously, but in fact he was looking at Bai Zhi from the corner of his eye. "What were you like when you were a child? Are you like a little sister?"
"More fierce than her. If I were her, that little guy didn't say a word when his mother took him away. I would have beaten him." Bai Zhi smiled, "Actually, I was very unreasonable when I was a child. The third brother was repaired by me in the first half of the year. It’s miserable.”
"and after."
"Later I found out that he couldn't beat me, but let me, so I was embarrassed to shake my fist at him. Anyway, there are a lot of bullies out there who bully Xiao Qi. Fei Ying and I fought all over the nearby streets, and we were able to fight side by side. Let's go." Bai Zhi smiled confidently, "Actually, I'm very fierce."
"You are obviously a wet nurse when playing games. You always look for opportunities to chop people once or twice. You are cruel by nature." Zhang Tianzhao braked suddenly, "Do you smell blood?"
"I can't smell it anymore." Bai Zhi said lightly.
"When did it start? Can't you smell anything anymore?" Zhang Tianzhao turned his head nervously, "What other abilities have deteriorated?"
"My normal sense of smell is still there, but I can't smell your scent anymore. Other abilities seem to have not changed." Bai Zhi raised her eyebrows, "Don't be so nervous. It's a good thing for me."
Zhang Tianzhao was stunned for a moment, changed the subject, and said, "The smell of blood is getting stronger and stronger. Those people should all be dead."
Black smoke rose over the rolling hills ahead. Zhang Tianzhao opened the door and got out of the car, looked into the distance, and after looking for a while, he got on the car and said: "A few people came down from the hill in front. We are just burning cigarettes to ask for help now. Why didn't these people come out when we passed by in the morning?"
"The manager, Lao Jin, said that there were thousands of people in the county, and he would go outside the villa every few days to call for the door. He was afraid that there would be too many people to suppress them, so he didn't dare to let people in. I don't know if those people went to the villa." Bai Zhi leaned back on the chair and thought deeply.
Donghai Villa is a man-made attraction with a bad reputation and little business. Apart from the fact that the house looks sturdy, the transportation location is remote, it is inconvenient to search for supplies, and there are many mountains and little land around it. It does not seem to be suitable for the survival of an organization with a size of several thousand people. Unless the people in the county know clearly that there is a civil air defense project left over from the 1960s in the villa, which can be used as a base. Even if this kind of civil air defense project is abandoned, it must be recorded in the relevant departments. Even if ordinary people know that there are air raid shelters on the mountain, they will not associate the air raid shelters with the base. There must be some members of the gang in the county who have official backgrounds and have certain abilities and ambitions, so they need to be treated with caution.
"I don't know what happened just now. They may come to us in a few days, so let's try to avoid conflicts." Bai Zhi held her chin and looked forward. She couldn't see the hills from where she was sitting, and couldn't see how many people were coming.
"Junior sister, this really doesn't sound like what you said." Zhang Tianzhao looked at Bai Zhi with a smile. No matter how soft and cute the junior sister looked, she had always been a person who had a strong temperament and would use a knife to deal with disagreements. Now she actually learned to avoid conflicts temporarily.
"I was too impulsive in the past and caused you a lot of trouble." Bai Zhi's smile was bright and beautiful, but her attitude was not close.
Zhang Tianzhao didn't say anything. He had never felt that Bai Zhi was a problem for him. After a moment of silence, he opened the car door again, asked Bai Zhi to get out of the car and walk, and put the car into his backpack the moment he jumped out of the car.
The road conditions have been good these two days, and a car that has gas and can be driven is more tempting than anything else. It seems that Bai Zhi's force value is negligible, and a man with a girl's combat effectiveness must be at least 50% off. With a combination like theirs driving past a group of hungry, cold, and destitute people in the last days, they could simply hang a "Come and rob me" banner on the car. If you want to avoid conflicts, you can only avoid them.
Bai Zhi wrapped herself in a black cloak. After feeling that there was nothing wrong with her, she looked at Zhang Tianzhao's clothes. His attire is considered standard in District 1, including leather boots, military trousers and a jacket, with the black handle of a dagger exposed at the top of his boots. Although he was only two centimeters shorter and thinner than Haifengqiu, he still looked a bit frail, more like a clerical technician, and he was too clean.
"What are you looking at?" Zhang Tianzhao met those thoughtful eyes.
"It's too clean." Bai Zhi pointed to his boots and showed him a little bit of mud on the heels of her boots. "We don't look like people who have walked a long way."
"If you can get around it, they can't see it. If you can't get around it, their eyes may not notice it." Zhang Tianzhao didn't take this seriously. He walked around in circles, gestured left and right, pointed in one direction and said, "Cut through here. , that village a few kilometers away, the road turns there, and it’s a bow to here, let’s walk on a bow string." He led the way with long strides, and after a few steps away from Bai Zhi, he resumed his normal pace.
The few people on the hills spotted the two men walking in the fields and woods, and they chased them directly across the woods. Zhang Tianzhao did not stop on the highway, but immediately took out his car. When those people ran towards them panting, Zhang Tianzhao started the car and drove away.
Bai Zhi looked back at the futile pursuit figures getting further and further away, and looked back with confidence. It was already dark, and except for the road illuminated by the headlights, I couldn't see anything in the car. But Zhang Tianzhao was obviously very familiar with the road ahead. When he encountered a fork in the road, he should turn or ignore it. During the three-hour drive, he encountered three or four groups of survivors blocking the road. Zhang Tianzhao did not even stop and rushed over.
When they arrived near Shanghai, they switched to walking and met survivors who had left Shanghai resting and camping on the roadside. A large group of one or two hundred people gathered into a large group, while a small group of two or three families with a dozen or so people were closely united. Almost every gang is discussing Xinjiang City enthusiastically.
Zhang Tianzhao found a small group resting on the roadside to inquire, and found out that District 5 announced at noon today that it would move to Xinjiang City as a whole, accepting registrations from large and small groups, and moving them together.
Various small groups in Shanghai are panicking. They don't want to be controlled by District 5, and they are afraid that Districts 1 and 5 will have moved away and they will have no support, so they just take the first step. After all, the person who leaves first is more likely to find food. The leader of the small gang who was chatting with Zhang Tianzhao tried his best to persuade Zhang Tianzhao to go with them. Zhang Tianzhao declined them, and he and Bai Zhi bypassed the crowded road and returned to Area 1 in a straight line.
Compared with the chaotic city, the night in Area 1 was very calm, and patrolling soldiers walked past each tent in an orderly manner. The area where the cafeteria is located is still brightly lit. The tent where Gu Tianbai lived was still lit, and a circle of people in the room were having a meeting around the charcoal pot. In addition to Gu Tianbai, brother-in-law Haifengqiu Chen, and Sha Liu, there were also Lu Lei, Sun Heping, and Brother Liu.
"You guys came back so quickly." Gu Tianbai gave Bai Zhi his seat in the folding bed, "Did the journey go well?"
Zhang Tianzhao told about the people and things he met on the road, Sha Liu laughed loudly and said: "Those bastards in District 5 came to us and asked us to send elites to protect them to Xinjiang City. They asked us to send our research institute to Xinjiang City." I also moved there and sent documents to District 1 in a serious manner."
"They are rushing to pick peaches." Zhang Tianzhao also laughed, "They don't know the news that our research institute has moved."
"The news we released to the outside world only said that Hai Coral took all the members of the research institute to a newly discovered cave dozens of kilometers away. It is estimated that the people in District 5 have sent people there now, hoping to find everyone. The idea of leaving." Sha Liu looked at Brother Chen happily, "Our reputation for making space wallets has spread. They won't let your wife go easily, so be sure to hide her."
"How did they know?" Zhang Tianzhao frowned displeased.
"There are always a few of the twenty or thirty thousand people who are particularly motivated and like to get closer to their superiors." Haifengqiu sneered, "We had a mid-level meeting in the afternoon, and those who are willing to hang out with District 5 can pack their things and leave tomorrow morning. "
Those groups of superpowers who were originally members of District 5 were not willing to be controlled by the people in District 5. There were actually people in District 1 who yearned for the leadership of District 5. What on earth were these people thinking? Zhang Tianzhao had nothing to say.
"We are discussing how to add sand to the people going to Xinjiang City." Haifengqiu said helplessly to Zhang Tianzhao: "What I mean is not to add sand. Those who are willing to go will follow, and those who are willing to develop by ourselves will develop on our own. What do you think? ?”
Zhang Tianzhao nodded silently. Bai Zhi has been listening quietly without speaking. The most valuable research institute in District 1 is now well hidden in a cave in the mountains of western Zhejiang. Even if half of the remaining people are willing to follow District 5, only half will not affect the future survival of District 1. After all, families with elderly people and children will strive for stability and reliability. District 1 is already reliable, and they will not follow District 5 to the completely unknown Xinjiang City. Families with children are the cornerstone of the base’s long-term existence.
"We only need the most determined people to stay." Bai Zhi smiled at Sha Liu who stared at her in surprise, "Let them go if they want. Those who really like District 1 will not be happy staying anywhere else. . It’s time like this. It’s great to live happily with family and friends, and to work openly and honestly for common ideals and goals. It’s too humiliating to go to Xinjiang City and be a two-faced person.”
"As expected of brother and sister, that's what Gu Tianbai said just now." Brother-in-law Chen nodded and smiled in agreement, "If you guys think so, then we won't throw sand into the people who go to Xinjiang City. We don't even have space equipment. It’s done, and based on this alone, the development of our District 1 will only be better than theirs!”
"There are also new energy sources. When they go back to slash-and-burn farming, we can use machines." Haifengqiu smiled proudly, "With machines, it doesn't matter if the number of people is small."
"New energy?" Sha Liu stood up excitedly, "Are you talking about the superpower gun that uses mutant animal crystals as energy? Can Sea Coral and the others convert it to civilian use?"
"Definitely, it's just a matter of time." Gu Tianbai answered him, "Xijing is probably working on new energy sources, but I think we will move faster than them."
"We need more researchers." Sha Liu was extremely excited and pinched brother-in-law Chen's arm hard. "Your wife can't do industry. We are going to rob the brother's research institute, now, immediately!"
"Brother Shaliu, don't get excited. After the news spreads that we can make space equipment, real scientists will come to you." Gu Tianbai smiled proudly, "My cousin has already left for Xinjiang City. He He took away a space wallet as evidence and planned to call his teachers and senior brothers to study space equipment. I can't stop him."
Sha Liu just wanted to rob, but Gu Tianbai had already taken action. Sha Liu let go in frustration and said, "Your efficiency is too fast."
"Since you all agree to let nature take its course, let's not mix in the sand. Let's do whatever it takes. After breakfast, we will convey the notice to everyone. Those who are willing to go to Xinjiang City with District 5 are allowed to take away their personal belongings. , organize and leave by yourself." Brother-in-law Chen said simply: "The meeting is dismissed!"
Lu Lei jumped up happily, "I don't have to go to Xinjiang City!"
"Get out!" Sha Liu kicked him over, "Go back to bed, and don't reveal anything in front of that fool Sha Ting."
"He is currently trying to trick Fang Feiying to go with him, and he doesn't care about me." Lu Lei yawned and stood up, "I'm not going back, so I'll just make a bunk here. I'm gone and my uncle is using his brain again. What if you throw me away? I don't want to play Infernal Affairs." Lu Lei took out his sleeping bag from his pocket, found a corner and lay down.
"I want to go back to Lucheng for a visit. Although my family may not be here after so long, I won't be willing to not take a look." Sun Heping's voice was low.
"Go ahead. Anyone of your people who want to go back can go back. The road is easy to walk now, and we haven't encountered many mutated animals or zombies back and forth. It won't be a problem when the weather gets warmer." Haifengqiu didn't feel embarrassed at all. , said simply, "If your family members are willing to come to District 1 with you, then bring them here. If they don't want to, just stay in Lucheng. With your ability, it is enough to protect your family. We are comrades-in-arms, lifetime."
Sun Heping nodded solemnly, "A lifelong comrade." He paused and said, "Bai Zhi, can I have a few words with you alone?"
Bai Zhi stood up for a moment and walked out of the tent. Sun Heping didn't look at the astonished Hai Fengqiu and Zhang Tianzhao, lowered his head and went out, saying to Bai Zhi who was standing still: "If you go further, only the two of us will know about this."
Bai Zhi estimated Zhang Tianzhao's hearing and took Sun Heping to the warehouse area where the containers were stored. Now the place has been cleared out and is open enough for a walk and a conversation.
"Sun Heping's smile was very peaceful under the bright moonlight. Bai Zhi smiled back and asked: "What is so mysterious? "
"I have something for you." Sun Heping took out a lead box, "It should be very important to you."
Inside the box is a small piece of evolutionary source, as big as one-third of the complete size, and it is also stained with the unique red mud of City A. Bai Zhi opened it, took a look, and quickly closed the lid. She looked at Sun Heping blankly. This thing was not that important to them now, but it was very important to Shen Tang. Since Sun Heping offered it to her, she would definitely accept it. Bai Zhi quickly put the box into her backpack and said, "I accepted it, but I can't take advantage of you. What do you need?"
"Originally I wanted to give it to you for free, but you asked me so seriously what I wanted. It would be wrong if I didn't ask you what I wanted. What can you give me?" Sun Heping took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth. The small fireball flashed out and disappeared. The skill of lighting cigarettes is perfect.
"Allies. As long as there is no conflict of interest, you have priority in any transaction under the same conditions." Bai Zhi tilted her head and thought for a while, "Also, as Haifengqiu said, you are welcome to bring your family at any time."
Sun Heping nodded deeply and blew out a smoke ring, "If I go back and gain a firm foothold, your promise will be my promise. If not, I will bring my family back and join you."
Bai Zhi smiled and nodded, and said, "Give me a few minutes, and I'll get you a larger space bag." She took out the container of daily necessities from her backpack, handed the 40 cubic meter bag to Sun Heping, and said: "You can see for yourself that you need to pretend."
"Does the fanny pack come with an upgrade?" Sun Heping opened the fanny pack and whistled, smiling and saying: "The space wallet is nothing compared to this. Bai Zhi, I really want to knock you out and go home. With you, I can directly Primitive society jumped into high technology." As he spoke, he popped up a small fireball lighting, opened the door of the container, and loaded in daily necessities.
"You can try." Bai Zhi leaned against the door, popped up a brighter thunder ball, and attached it to the top of the box.
"If I don't do it, I will be killed if I do any unjust things. Maybe Brother Chen has made a bet with Brother Sha, betting whether I will get slapped by you or punched by Zhang Tianzhao." Sun Heping walked behind a pile of cardboard boxes to change his equipment. I found a pile of brown sugar and bottles of rice wine not far away. I couldn't help shaking my head and asked loudly: "Who packed this box of supplies for you?"
"I don't know, just take it if you need it." Bai Zhi had already heard someone pulling his belt, and simply turned his back to the door.
Soon Sun Heping came out with his old pocket bag and said, "I took a lot of food. I'll give you back the empty one." Bai Zhi took it back and put the backpack in her hand, waiting for Sun Heping to close the door and put away the container, and then put the container away. . Sun Heping said regretfully: "I really want to pack you all away together. Brother Xiaohai's superpower is incredible."
"So sad." Bai Zhi raised her hand with a smile, flicked out Sun Heping's fireball, and popped up a bright thunderball, "Thank you very much."
"You're welcome." Sun Heping turned to the north, "Actually, I have always had doubts. The effect of this thing is so miraculous. Is the impact it brings to you really all positive?"
"I don't know. Before we know its true function, we can only try to prevent it from falling into the hands of those who abuse it." Bai Zhi frowned slightly, "I think the negative impact is greater, but fortunately you are not the one."
"I was almost there. My mother never agreed. Fortunately, they had me soon. Later, my father asked my mother to have a second child, so my mother divorced him." Sun Heping smiled bitterly, "This is a negative impact. Bar."
"It has to be calculated." Bai Zhi smiled, "How do you plan to go back?"
"Skiing back. Those messengers can get from Beijing to Shanghai safely, and we can definitely go back safely." Sun Heping waved to Bai Zhi, "Help me say goodbye to them."
