Chapter 700: He Is That Dog
Heavy snow fell continuously for three days and nights.
Everything was wrapped in silver, and the vibrant green was completely covered overnight.
By the time the snow stopped, the accumulation on the roads had reached knee height.
The usually snowless Shanghai turned into a frozen world, with some plants getting covered in snow before they could witness autumn.
Human survivors found it more difficult.
Some people with nowhere to stay and no thick clothing to keep warm froze to death outside, never to see the day the snow melts.
Even those who survived, most had frostbite on their hands and feet, with swollen hands.
The only advantage was that zombies moved much slower on the snow-covered ground outside, wandering aimlessly in the snow, with their decaying flesh stained with black blood hanging with frost.
The chance of encountering a zombie horde was greatly reduced, allowing people to escape when zombies roared.
Food, increasingly scarce.
To maintain the operation of the safety base, the base commander opened the cafeteria, and anyone who went there during meal times would receive a bowl of hot porridge.
The food may not be abundant, but it was enough for the survivors.
Outside was all snow, and while the snow hadn’t stopped, this was the only way.
This also reduced the chances of robbery incidents inside the safety base.
The base stored plenty of food, collected by the base commander using strong superpowers when the apocalypse first broke out.
It wasn’t enough to fully satisfy hunger, but it was sufficient to face this cold winter.
Survivors needed to fend for themselves if they wanted to eat well.
"Sister, are we still going to Kunlun Mountain?"
Bai Yifan wore a thick down jacket, holding a cup of steaming milk, standing by the window watching the scenery.
Occasionally sipping the milk, he closed his eyes contentedly.
"We’ll go, but not in the next few days."
Bai Xiqin watched as the Fire Ability Users in the base cleared the snow inside the safety base, her brows furrowed.
The connection of Kunlun Mountain to the apocalypse was unknown, but Zhang Gong mentioned that it might yield some clues.
However, with such heavy snow and a long journey, it was not suitable to set out.
"Oh."
Bai Yifan responded without any emotional fluctuation.
Anyway, he was together with his family, it didn’t matter where they went.
While everyone was talking, Bai Anhai and Wang Yiyun, rubbing their hands, boarded the bus.
Bai Anhai, a Fire Ability User, also joined in clearing the snow with others. After two hours, movement within the safety base was unhindered.
But leaving the safety base was still challenging.
Wang Yiyun purely went to watch the snow, guiding Bai Anhai’s work.
"The base issued a mission. In the park east of the suburbs, there’s a herd of mutant cows. Superpower Users who sign up can get a Fourth Rank Crystal Core. Yiyun and I signed up," Bai Anhai said.
Having ascended to become a Fourth Rank Superpower User, Bai Anhai seldom participated in actual combat, so this was a chance.
They frequently spent time together with family, and every time they acted, there was not much pressure, still somewhat dependent on family.
He’s leaning on the old at the top, and on the young below.
If the two of them went out alone, it would challenge their abilities more.
"Be careful."
Upon hearing Bai Anhai say this, Bai Xiqin just gave a brief reminder before starting to pack for them.
The two lightly packed, only carrying small backpacks.
Inside were large pieces of chocolate, compressed biscuits, and a few bottles of Spiritual Spring Water.
Bai Anhai and Wang Yiyun didn’t linger and after informing Bai Xiqin and others, each carried their backpack to gather.
The initially intended independent adventure was dampened when they discovered the team leader was the base commander, instantly losing their excitement.
With the base commander, even losing an arm wouldn’t pose much danger.
So many signed up for this mission.
The mutant cow herd was hard to pasture, and the mission was entirely driven by the base commander’s act of aiding others.
The main troop soon set off from the Yunhua Safety Base, slowly heading towards the mutant cow herd.
Bai Zhengxuan and his wife didn’t come out of their space, continually enhancing their superpowers. Their speed of improvement was accelerated by their memories.
They might even break through to become Fifth Rank Superpower Users.
After Bai Anhai and Wang Yiyun left, only Bai Yifan, Bai Xiqin, and Leng Yebai remained in the bus.
"Sister, where are we going for fun today?"
Bai Yifan leisurely tore open a bag of beef jerky, silently chewing.
In such cold weather, it’s time to eat, drink, and be merry.
"Let’s go out!"
Bai Xiqin looked at Bai Yifan’s carefree demeanor focused only on enjoyment, and she firmly decided.
Let’s go "train" Bai Yifan!
To prevent waste of this model.
"Oh."
Knowing Bai Xiqin wanted to train him, Bai Yifan figured they would suffer, so he quickly stuffed several milk tablets in his pockets.
The milk tablets were made with the milk powder gifted by Brother Zhang, which Bai Yifan treasured.
Fully equipped, Bai Xiqin locked the bus.
All was snow, cycling wasn’t feasible, they could only carry a large sheet of plastic.
The plastic surface was smooth and could fit two people on top.
"Sister, isn’t it troublesome to carry such a big piece of plastic?"
Bai Yifan asked while eating milk tablets, watching Leng Yebai drag the plastic on the ground.
Not heavy, but time-consuming.
"You’ll see soon."
Bai Xiqin smiled calmly.
Her little brother was perhaps too comfortable, a bit slow in thinking. Whatever she brought wouldn’t be useless!
"Xiao Fan, are you going out? Be careful, I heard zombies might lie under the snow and suddenly jump out to bite people."
Hong Yu saw Bai Xiqin and the others from afar and came over to speak to them.
The teenager’s face wore a hint of youthfulness. He spoke shyly, avoiding eye contact.
Despite knowing them well, he maintained a shy demeanor.
Every time Bai Xiqin saw Hong Yu, she struggled to link him with the rumored Man Slaughter.
"No worries! My sister is formidable!"
Bai Yifan calmly waved his hand, not considering it dangerous.
In his view, with Bai Xiqin and Leng Yebai around, even a horde of Zombie Kings wouldn’t be a problem!
Hong Yu gazed at Bai Yifan with envy.
Staying with family in the apocalypse was such a blessing!
Hong Yu helped them open the gate, then watched as they left the safety base.
Leng Yebai handed the rope tied to the plastic to Bai Yifan,
"Take it."
Bai Yifan took the rope in confusion. Without realizing, Leng Yebai and Bai Xiqin stood on the plastic.
"Let’s go! I can harden the snow so we don’t worry about collapsing."
Bai Xiqin casually took two milk tablets from Bai Yifan’s pocket, sharing one with Leng Yebai.
"What... is this about?"
Bai Yifan suddenly had a bad feeling.
"Have you ever heard of dog sledding?" Bai Xiqin asked.
Bai Yifan:...
Alright, understood, he was the dog.
"Is this considered training?" Bai Yifan numbed.
"Training your speed and strength, while stimulating your Gold Ability. I reckon your ability is to refine the body; pulling us will definitely level up!"
Bai Xiqin spoke seriously, without any nonsense.
Bai Yifan felt his sister was bullying him but lacked proof.
Because her reason to have him pull was valid.
Bullying with rationale wasn’t really bullying.