Chapter 5 From now on I am no longer alone

Ling Xiao unconsciously rubbed the soft "cushion" in his sleep.

The corners of his mouth seemed to rise slightly.

Bai Li watched this scene,

Then he looked at the tip of his tail which was bald.

I feel complicated.

"Forget it, forget it, just consider it... just consider it an investment!"

She comforted herself.

It’s not a good place to stay for long!

The noise of changing the "diaper" just now and the "smell" that was emitted briefly,

All of these may cause trouble.

It is necessary to find a relatively safe place that can shelter from wind and rain to settle down as soon as possible.

She once again picked up the fabric from the back of the baby's neck, which was wrapped in the "Tail Hair Limited Edition Diaper".

This time, she felt a little more skilled.

At least you won't fall flat on your face.

She activated the [Primary Affinity Aura], holding the baby in her mouth,

Like a white shadow, he slipped out of the supermarket silently.

Goal: Find a temporary "home".

She moved among the ruins, her ears perked up, alert for any sign of movement.

[The baby's condition is stable (for now), looking for a safe temporary base.]

Please make your choice:

[Option 1: Return to the supermarket employee lounge we discovered earlier (Risk: The path is known, but it may already be occupied by other creatures, and the space is small and difficult to defend. Reward: Weak Spirit +1)]

[Option 2: Explore nearby high-rise buildings (such as upper floors of residential buildings that haven't completely collapsed) (Risks: Difficulty ascending and descending, easy exposure, possible encounters with entrenched flying mutants or survivors. Reward: Basic Climbing Skills, Weak Spirit +1)]

[Option 3: Search for a hidden underground space (such as a sewer entrance or a partially collapsed basement) (Risk: Harsh environment, possible lack of oxygen or water accumulation, prone to breeding of poisonous insects and pathogens. Reward: Primary Dark Vision (weak), Weak Spirit +1)]

The option appears again.

Bai Li's quick analysis:

Option 1? The lounge? Too small! And the risk of returning the same way is not low.

It's not convenient for me there.

Option two? A tall building? Climbing the stairs with the baby in your mouth? The scene is too beautiful to imagine! But if you encounter a flying mutant bird, you're doomed!

There may also be a large number of zombies.

Option three? Underground space!

It sounds messy and shabby, but it's well hidden! The entrance is narrow and easy to defend, but difficult to attack! And she just learned the basic healing skill, so she's not afraid of minor injuries!

"Choose three! Digging a hole in the ground is better than being a sitting duck!"

Bai Li made a decisive decision.

[Congratulations on choosing three. Rewards: Primary Dark Vision (Weak), Weak Spirit +1.]

She glanced at a corner of the ruins covered by tall vines.

There seems to be a half-collapsed basement entrance there?

The entrance is covered by several broken cement slabs and lush vines.

There was only a gap that was just enough for her to squeeze in with the baby in her mouth.

It was pitch black inside, but it felt like the space was quite large.

Moreover, the location is hidden and the entrance is narrow, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack.

"Here it is!"

Bai Li was delighted.

She carefully pulled apart the vines, holding the baby in her mouth,

Squeezed in through the gap with great effort.

There was indeed a small basement space inside.

The air was a little dull, with a smell of dust and mold.

But it's much safer than outside.

There were some discarded cardboard boxes and broken furniture piled in the corner.

Best of all, there’s a small, dry reservoir tucked away in the corner!

Although there is no water, you can save it when you find water later!

Bai Li gently placed the baby in a relatively clean cardboard box.

Seeing the little one still sleeping soundly in his new home,

She finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The nerves that had been tense for three days relaxed a little.

A huge feeling of fatigue swept over me.

She huddled beside the cardboard box.

Half-surrounded the cardboard box with its furry body,

The tail subconsciously covered the baby,

Like a natural blanket.

Feeling the even breathing and weak body temperature of the little life around me,

A strange feeling called bond,

It quietly grew in Bai Li's heart.

In this desperate end times,

She was no longer alone.

She had a little one to protect.

A family... who, although troublesome to feed and change diapers, seems to give her a sense of warmth and meaning in her existence?

The corners of Bai Li's mouth curved slightly into a tired but satisfied arc in the darkness.