amaotonovel Chapter 303 Dodder in the Apocalypse 12
Chapter 303 Dodder in the Apocalypse 12
Yun Qing was woken up early by the noise in front of her. Not having slept enough, she was a bit grumpy when she woke up.
She hugged Feng Yan and angrily banged her forehead against his chest.
Feng Yan was bumped twice by her, and he quickly pressed his palm against her forehead, saying, "If you keep bumping me, I'll get dizzy."
"Don't be angry, I'll show you something."
Yun Qing regained some of her senses and finally opened her eyes to look at him. "What are you looking at?"
Feng Yan raised his hand, and in his palm was a round, transparent bead that looked like white crystal, with a dark mass moving inside.
Yun Qing leaned closer for a closer look and discovered that inside the bead was actually a small black dragon, which was constantly moving and darting along a fixed path, as if it were alive.
"This is?"
Yun Qing stared intently, wanting to reach out and take it.
Feng Yan clasped his hands together and put the crystal back, saying, "This is a zombie crystal core. The black dragon will remain 'alive' until the energy of this zombie crystal core is exhausted. Do you want it?"
Yun Qing abruptly withdrew her hand. "Zombie crystal core?"
Feng Yan: ...
He quickly said, "Although zombies look ugly, with rotting bodies and filth, zombie crystal cores are actually quite clean. This one is also quite pure and not dirty at all. I've already washed it."
"Doesn't it look pretty? Are you sure you don't want it?"
He opened his palm to show her the little black dragon inside.
Yun Qing stared intently, unconsciously moving closer and closer, even poking him with her finger.
Seeing that she was tempted, Feng Yan felt satisfied but also a little uncomfortable.
Do you like this black dragon that much? You don't even mind the zombie crystal core.
Does she like him that much? Oh... she doesn't seem to like him.
Feng Yan felt as if he had been stabbed in the heart, and it was a knife that he had offered himself.
He pursed his lips, his expression aloof and cold, indicating that he was not in a good mood.
Just as Yun Qing reached out to take the crystal core, he clasped his hands together and withdrew them, saying, "If you want it, you'll have to train with me."
"I do not……"
Yun Qing paused halfway through her refusal, glanced cautiously at his expression, her eyes reddening, and asked tentatively, "Do you dislike me?"
Her raised chin gradually retracted, and even the tuft of hair on her head looked listless and pitiful. In an instant, she looked like she had transformed from a proud and beautiful little peacock into a wilted, drenched chicken.
She carefully pinched the corner of his shirt with her fingers, tears welling in her eyes, and tentatively asked, "Then could you please not work too hard?"
Feng Yan was taken aback for a moment, realizing that it was her own emotional issues that made her feel insecure again.
He wanted to say that he didn't look down on her, but since she had finally made a little effort, he didn't want to give up all his previous efforts.
If we let her continue like this, it might end up harming her.
So he hardened his heart and didn't offer any comfort. Instead, he shoved the zombie crystal core into her hand and said, "I know what I'm doing. I'll do it within your limits."
Yun Qing dejectedly said "Oh," feeling that even the little black dragon in her hand wasn't so appealing anymore.
Is she really that bad? She's spoiled, timid, cries all the time, and is greedy. Feng Yan won't be able to stand her sooner or later, will he?
However, it's impossible to kill zombies.
Or should she try to eat just a little less?
Seeing her listless appearance, Feng Yan couldn't bear it any longer. He took the zombie crystal core back, threaded it with a red string, tied it around her wrist, and said in a soft voice:
“I used my spatial abilities to create a small space inside, about the size of a large backpack. I put water and compressed biscuits in there for you, in case... I mean, in case you and I get separated, you can break this crystal core open so you won’t go hungry.”
"Then hide yourself well and wait for me to come find you."
Yun Qing: I understand the reasoning, but...
"Can I break it open? Zombie crystal cores should be pretty hard, right?"
Feng Yan, who had anticipated this, said, "I've already struck it with lightning. You can just pick up a rock and smash it a few times to break it open."
Feng Yan was forced into this situation. Yun Qing is delicate and weak; it's unrealistic to expect her to carry a large bag of things on her person all the time. And if she gets separated from the group, it's even more unrealistic to expect her to find food on her own.
This was the only way he could come up with to prevent unexpected situations from happening.
After all, we can't stay at home all the time like before.
He even wanted to make her a few more, and put some snacks and fruit in them.
However, his abilities are currently limited, and he only has one space-type crystal core.
Therefore, he could only put the black dragon and the space inside this zombie crystal core. Fortunately, the black dragon's movement did not consume much energy.
Even though this crystal core has been struck by lightning and is no longer indestructible, it can still last for three to five years as long as it is not broken open.
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The reason it was so noisy upstairs was because none of Xu Yang's team members had slept well and woke up early.
Zhou Yue and Qi Renyang were naturally woken up as well.
When the zombie outbreak occurred, they were in their dormitory. When they escaped, they managed to bring with them as many supplies as possible.
However, they didn't have enough space, and carrying so many bags and packages was very inconvenient, so they had Feng Yan put the extra supplies into his space.
He was only carrying a backpack with some food and drinks in case of emergencies, such as getting separated from Feng Yan.
They didn't want to bother Feng Yan and Yun Qing in the back, so they just took their breakfast from their backpacks.
They don't say the food is particularly good, but at least they're full.
Xu Yang's team, on the other hand, meticulously calculated whether to eat two or three cookies from a pack, and how many meals they could eat with what they had.
In fact, this is quite normal in the apocalypse.
However, compared to Zhou Yue and Qi Renyang munching on bread and drinking milk, it's hard not to feel a sense of disparity.
Thinking about how much stuff Feng Yan had looted last night, Zhou Yue and Qi Renyang didn't have to worry about going hungry at all. They didn't know whether to feel envious or jealous.
They all came from the same team, yet their fates were so different, which was quite disheartening, and some people began to have ulterior motives.
Why do they insist on following Xu Yang? It's clear from the current situation that Feng Yan is more capable!
Moreover, Feng Yan took good care of Zhou Yue and Qi Renyang, but Xu Yang didn't care about them at all.
Apart from Zhou Yue and Qi Renyang, whom she deliberately sought out, Xu Yang picked up the others on her escape route. It's hard to say whether she was just unlucky or if this is just how human nature is in the apocalypse.
Anyway, none of the people in her team are very good people.
Xu Yang's mind wasn't on this group right now. While eating her breakfast, she would occasionally glance back, hoping to wait for Feng Yan to come out so she could talk to him and finalize the cooperation as soon as possible.
Zhou Yue, biting into his bread, nudged Qi Renyang with his elbow and pointed his chin at Xu Yang.
Qi Renyang glanced up, then looked away calmly and said, "Feng Yan is very charming; it's not like you just found out today."
Zhou Yue thought about it and realized that Feng Yan was indeed a man of few desires; if he hadn't been so celibate, he would have had countless girlfriends.
However, he was somewhat worried, "Xu Yang doesn't seem like someone to be trifled with. The little princess is so delicate and weak, can she win?"
Qi Renyang glanced at him and said, "Are you stupid? Does the little princess need to fight with Xu Yang? With how protective Feng Yan is of her, if Xu Yang wants to fight her, she'll have to step over Feng Yan's dead body."
When Feng Yan came out from behind, he saw the two of them huddled together, whispering to each other, and he didn't know what they were talking about.
He didn't investigate further, but simply said, "Have you finished eating? If you have, let's discuss the allocation of resources."
“Okay.” Zhou Yue and Qi Renyang finished their breakfast in a few bites and then left with him.
This isn't about whether to be friendly or not; even close brothers should keep clear accounts, which is actually better for everyone.
Otherwise, problems can easily arise over time.