Banxia handed the umbrella to Nanxing, then pinched the shrunken little dumpling that wouldn't let go of him: "You little rascal."

More and more survivors moved to Miaomiao Mountain after the rainy season. Fortunately, although there were many frictions among them, they all tacitly adhered to the bottom line of "I will not offend others unless they offend me" in order to avoid unintentionally offending others and having nowhere to stay.

As more people gathered, some tentatively brought out supplies they didn't need at the moment to set up stalls and trade. Others followed suit, and before long, a small trading market formed in the supermarket outside the villa area.

Banxia and her friends were getting bored staying at home every day, so they decided to go to the trading market today.

Fang Yunyun beckoned to Banxia: "Banxia, ​​come here, let's have the three of us girls together!"

With excitement on her face, she said, "I never thought that even in the apocalypse, I could still experience the feeling of shopping."

Banxia let go of Nanxing's hand and ran to Fang Yunyun's umbrella: "Sister Yunyun, Sister Xiaoxiao, what would you like to exchange?"

She wasn't interested in shopping, since no one could possibly have all the resources in her spatial dimension, but she wanted to see if she could exchange them for things like crystal cores or gold and silver jewelry.

Because the higher-ups received advance notice, bases were established in most parts of the southwest and northwest early on, and social order did not collapse. It seems that the restoration of national order is only a matter of time.

At that time, it will certainly not be possible to barter as we do now. New currencies will have to be issued. Therefore, crystal cores that can restore supernatural abilities and precious metals that are indispensable for modern industrial development will inevitably have extremely high value.

Nowadays, most people do not have superpowers and have almost no need for crystal cores; the value of gold and silver jewelry has plummeted, and one gram of gold cannot be exchanged for a pound of rice.

This was the perfect time to acquire both, and she certainly wasn't going to let it slip by.

Fang Yunyun smiled and said, "I don't need anything, I'm just browsing around."

Su Xiao had already made her plans: "I heard someone is selling ancient calligraphy and paintings. If the price is right, I'd like to buy them."

Before the apocalypse, she was a student majoring in traditional Chinese painting. Even after the apocalypse, she did not fall behind in her studies. Unable to bear seeing the calligraphy and paintings that had been passed down for thousands of years being ruined by people who did not know their value, she discussed it with her brother and sister-in-law and decided to buy them as long as the price was within a reasonable range.

Banxia nodded: "I want to exchange for crystal cores and gold jewelry."

Su Xiao and Fang Yunyun looked puzzled. They understood exchanging crystal cores, but what was the point of exchanging gold and jewelry?

Fang Yunyun said generously, "I have a lot of jewelry sponsored by brands. Come to my house to pick one out after you finish shopping. Don't worry, I've already taken pictures wearing it."

Banxia felt a warm glow in her heart. Is this what it feels like to have friends?

"Sister Yunyun, I'm not buying it to wear." She explained her thoughts and then advised, "Gold and silver jewelry are cheap now. If you have enough resources, you should exchange for more. You might be able to live a comfortable life from now on."

If it weren't for the umbrella, Fang Yunyun would have loved to hug her and rub her: "How did you grow such a smart brain? No wonder you manage the money in your family!"

While most people are still struggling to make a living, Banxia is already making plans for her future!

Su Yao, Cai Yuan, and Zhao Xuan nodded frantically, while Nan Xing smiled slightly, his face full of pride.

Banxia revealed a gentle and serene smile. If it weren't for her high combat strength and abundant spatial resources, even if she knew that the gold and jewelry would definitely be of great use in the future, she wouldn't have dared to exchange them so openly.

While chatting, the group arrived at the temporary market, which was bustling with noise and the sounds of bargaining, reminiscent of a lively vegetable market before the apocalypse.

Su Yao sighed with a look of deep emotion, "I almost dreamt of going back to before the apocalypse."

"Who can argue with that!"

As soon as the group entered the trading market, everyone inside stared at them, their gazes a mix of numbness, curiosity, envy, and greed, making their skin crawl.

Fang Yunyun sneered, and a ball of lightning appeared in her palm, instantly obscuring all gazes.

A powerful figure with superpowers is not to be trifled with!

Fang Yunyun withdrew her superpower, took Banxia's arm with one hand and Su Xiao's arm with the other, and said, "It's been so many years since I've gone shopping hand in hand with my girlfriends!"

She turned to look at Su Yao and the other men, "We'll split up and shop separately! Meet at the entrance in two hours!"

Since becoming famous, in order to avoid being recognized and getting into trouble, she almost never goes out shopping anymore and has the brands deliver the goods to her door.

Feeling rejected, Su Yao and the other men exchanged awkward glances and walked away in the other direction.

The trading market was very rudimentary. Most people would place the items they wanted to exchange on the open ground in front of them, while those who were more particular would place an old piece of clothing on top. Next to the items, they would put a handwritten price.

Adult one-piece raincoats and rain boots, priced at one pack of biscuits; brand new velvet comforters, priced at three fever-reducing pills; mutant rabbit meat, priced at one and a half pounds of rice or flour; wooden handmade crossbows, priced at five pounds of rice, with ten arrows as a free gift…

Besides those selling things, there were also those looking to buy.

Besides regular food, the vast majority of the purchase requests are for fever reducers and cold medicines, indicating that quite a few people have been sick recently.

Banxia frowned slightly, took out masks from her spatial storage and distributed them to the group. Better safe than sorry, she didn't want to catch a cold from someone else.

Her action immediately drew many malicious glances.

In today's interconnected society, almost every young person has read novels. As one of the most common elements in online novels, the first thing people think of is countless resources!

In the apocalypse, the most scarce resource is supplies!

"Beautiful ladies!" A pretty woman approached us. "Do you need a shopping assistant? I know everything about the items sold here and can help you bargain for the best price!"

She appeared calm, but her eyes betrayed an unconscious fear and unease. "For every five orders you close, you will need to pay me a pack of compressed biscuits as payment."

Seeing that Banxia and the others did not turn hostile or make things difficult for them, several hesitant children mustered their courage and swarmed around them.

"Sister, I can also help lead the way, I just need a cookie."

"I'm cheaper, half a dollar is enough for me..."

Banxia cautiously took a half step back. She didn't like dealing with children because none of the children living independently in the apocalypse were easy to mess with. If you underestimated them, you might end up getting caught in a trap.

Fang Yunyun and Su Xiao rarely interact with children and are not yet aware of this.

Fang Yunyun raised her hand and pressed it down: "Stop! We don't need sales assistants, please move aside, thank you!"

Upon hearing this, the pretty woman silently walked back to the door, hoping for the next wave of guests to arrive.

When the children saw Fang Yunyun politely say "thank you," they became even bolder.

A little girl, about seven or eight years old, tried to grab her sleeve and pleaded, "Sister, I haven't eaten for three days. Please, have mercy and let me lead the way. I only need half a biscuit!"

"Sister, I haven't eaten for three days either. You're so kind and beautiful, you'll definitely help me!"

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Several children surrounded Fang Yunyun, chattering amongst themselves.