These insects’ sacs were collected by the two of them and stored in specially made bottles—some of them were given to them by the base when they initially succeeded in developing, and some were exchanged for their points before leaving the city.
Who knew they would encounter so much prey that they couldn’t use them at once, they were afraid of wasting these sacs, which were full of toxic and corrosive substances. The main reason for the strangeness was that the sacs of insects were mostly filled with toxic and corrosive substances, and the colors of these sacs were truly uncomplimentary.
The next morning, after obtaining permission from their mother, Xu Song together with Yue Zheng, rode their bicycles to the city center of J City. He also had Xiao Shu hidden in his pocket. The fighting ability of plants against mutant insects was still uncertain—what if they encountered insects that ate plants? Wouldn’t Xiao Shu be in trouble then? But who made it their mother’s order? Xu Song dared not disobey, and Yue Zheng wouldn’t either.
The two of them rode through the city outskirts, there were hardly any people left in the city, and even if there were, they were just some zombies. Perhaps the survivors in J City had all fled to B City, just like the people who had arrived at B City’s base earlier. As for the rest, there were probably only the living dead and skeletal remains.
They made some noise to attract the insects while also checking for any resources they could collect along the way. Unfortunately, J City was not very large, so almost all the stores had been looted in the early days of the apocalypse. Later, the people living in the temporary base gradually emptied the remaining value in the city. Now, apart from various insects hiding in the shadows, there were only mutated plants and animals left.
The two of them worked for about half a day. For safety reasons, Xu Song didn’t want to completely deplete his abilities. So, he and Yue Zheng decided to return.
There were still many insects lurking in the city of J, but their digestive capacity was not that great. After filling all the bottles and containers in the car with these sacs, there was no more space to store these things. They decided to stop here and wait to return to their temporary residence and then clean up more systematically.
Finally, the two of them returned to the location of the RV. Abu wagged his huge tail and happily circled around them.
“Why did you bring back a large freezer again?” Mother Xu looked puzzled at the appearance of the two of them. The two bicycles were tied together, and the Xiao Shu was tightly bound to a large freezer, hanging from the back of the two cars. In addition, there were some parts and accessories they had taken from the roadside cars.
“The city doesn’t have much left now, and we still have two containers, right? Putting the freezer in the container can help us store more food,” Xu Song explained. The weather was getting warmer, and they had their mother for power generation. Combined with the solar panels installed on the RV, they had no worries about electricity. Having an extra freezer would be beneficial.
Mother Xu smiled and shook her head. She had already put the freezer in one of the containers. Inside the freezer were various seasonings they had collected from the city, mainly consisting of oil, salt, and vinegar. They had an abundance of oil, but other condiments were in short supply.
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Xu Song said with a smile, “You can try to develop it yourself; maybe you’ll figure it out.”
Mother Xu gave him an exasperated look and said, “I know that some things require yeast, but who knows how to make it? If you’re not afraid of being poisoned, I can research it!”
Yue Zheng smiled and added, “No need to bother. There must be someone in the base who knows how to make them. We can exchange with them when we go back.”
With this matter settled Mother Xu no longer pursued her son’s nonsense and directed Xiao Shu to arrange everything in order. There were plenty of seasonings in the RV, enough for Mother Xu to use for a while. Now, they had collected even more, which would be sufficient for everyone for some time. Xu Song and his group had collected a considerable number of sacs, and it was time to head to their previously established destination.
The next morning, the RV set off again, moving slowly toward their planned destination. The road became increasingly difficult, and they relied on the collaboration between the plant-based abilities of Tiancheng and Xu Song’s fire-based abilities to clear the way. Xu Song carried his son on his back, running on the roof of the RV, cutting through thorns and brambles, and having a great time.
By evening, as the sun set in the west, a soft red glow cast a layer of golden-red light on the distant snow and the now thawed, clear river, creating a beautiful and enchanting scene.
“The scenery here is quite nice,” Yue Zheng said, climbing onto the roof to join his wife. Tiancheng and Tianyou had already reached their destination, happily riding ostriches, spreading joy everywhere.
“Yes, and although there are many mutated plants and animals, there doesn’t seem to be any aggressive behavior here,” probably because it was far from the city and away from the crowd. The ecology had formed a relative balance, and there weren’t many animals actively attacking the group.
Lowering his head, Yue Zheng kissed Xu Song on the cheek and then hugged him, saying, “Let’s stay here for a while. With the number of sacs we collected in one go, it’s enough for us for over a month. We can take a break for a month and then go to the city of J to collect more sacs. We can also take the opportunity to return to the base and exchange for some supplies.”
Xu Song rested his head on Yue Zheng’s chest and listened to his steady heartbeat. “There’s land and water here, and the environment is nice. Let’s settle here temporarily.”
In the pre-apocalyptic world, who would dare to say that they could lead a leisurely life, settling wherever they pleased? Even with an RV, it was impossible to stay away from the crowd and society for an extended period. However, today, such a life had become the norm.
A pleasant aroma wafted from the RV, and Mother Xu called her son, son-in-law, and two grandsons back inside for a meal.
Outside the RV, most of the grass had already sprouted, and as night fell, the wilderness appeared exceptionally quiet.
After having their fill, as long as they opened the curtains on the upper level of the RV, they could see the starry sky, so dazzling that it could almost captivate one’s soul.
Once again, they checked the surroundings, confirmed the absence of any threatening creatures, and then, Xu Song climbed down the stairs, stepping out of the RV’s main door.
Yue Zheng and Mother Xu had already risen earlier, and regarding someone’s late rising, Mother Xu expressed understanding and didn’t inquire further.
While someone was still resting, Yue Zheng had already made adjustments to the temporary camp. The RV and two container trucks were parked on high ground not far from the river, forming a “V” shape. Tiancheng grew a few shrubs to shield the RV and container trucks, creating a thick canopy like several intertwined large umbrellas, completely capable of withstanding sudden storms or other natural disasters.
In case of hail or bird attacks, they could immediately cultivate several vines to provide protection.
Abu’s doghouse and the ostriches’ nests had been placed inside the “V” shape, near the side of the container trucks. The beehive was set up under a grape trellis beside one of the container trucks. At this time, the grapes, which had not yet ripened, resembled high-quality emerald beads, hanging on the trellis and sparkling in the morning light.
As he opened the RV’s main door and walked outside, he could see the river not far away and the distant mountains. The view was excellent.
Taking a deep breath, Xu Song massaged his waist and let out a contented sigh. The air here was truly refreshing.
Since the advent of the apocalypse, the quality of the Earth’s air has improved due to the mutation of plants. However, when they lived inside the base, although the outside environment was good, they rarely saw a single blade of grass because they had to prevent mutated plants from sneaking in. Apart from the specialized planting area, they seldom encountered any greenery.
Moreover, even though the inside of the base was spacious, the population density was high. Therefore, the air inside was not as fresh as in the outside world, especially in a wild and lush environment where spring had arrived, rejuvenating the Earth.
“Mom, Mom, are you awake?”
“Mom, Mom, is your back hurting again?”
Two little rascals, with identical faces and blinking eyes full of innocence, came running over, inquiring with a mischievous smile.
“Have you finished the homework I assigned you yesterday? I’m going to check your recitation of poems later!” Annoyed, Xu Song could only resort to violence, though his violent methods were limited to non-threatening content like “no snacks if you don’t recite poems.”
However, knowing that they were clever little rascals who knew how to avoid risks, they ran away with a smile, fearing that someone might get too angry and give them a spanking.
“Is your back still hurting?”
Look, look! It’s this guy! If it weren’t for him asking these questions several times the morning after each time he did something naughty, those two little rascals wouldn’t have known!
After glaring at him with a resentful look and letting out a very coquettish hum, he suddenly realized that this reaction seemed a bit feminine. He was clearly a strong and upright man! Yue Zheng, you return my masculinity!!
Hand his manliness back this moment! Lmao! Thanks for the updates 🤣❤️🤣❤️🌳🦮🦔🦗🐝