"What about Ling Feng?" Aunt Wang panicked when she suddenly heard that he was leaving in the next couple of days.

"He still has things to do here, so he'll probably be among the last to go. Don't worry, Auntie, Xiao Lingfeng is capable of protecting himself; nothing will happen to him."

“I know, but he’s not a god. Those monsters in the water are so powerful, and I heard they can even evolve. I’m worried about what will happen if Ling Feng is no match for them.”

“Auntie, Xiao Lingfeng is not fighting alone. He has so many comrades with him, and he also has guns. No matter how many monsters there are, they are no match for them.”

Jian Ning was only saying this to comfort Granny Wang. In truth, she knew that these monsters posed no threat to Xiao Lingfeng, since he was already at the Foundation Establishment stage.

He was worried that the man might risk his own safety to save others, and that it would be dangerous if he ran out of spiritual energy. He took out two jade pendants from his pocket.

"Auntie, I made this myself. You and Tiantian should keep it close to your bodies to protect your safety."

"Xiao Ning, thank you so much! Auntie thanks you. Is this the same as the amulets you find in temples?"

Grandma Wang held the jade pendant and looked at the many lines she couldn't understand carved on it, but she felt it was quite profound.

"Yes, that's the kind. It can be used in dangerous situations, so you must keep it with you at all times. Xiao Lingfeng has one too; I'll give it to him later."

"Alright, then I'll keep it." Aunt Wang put one of the jade pendants around her own neck first. Then she went into the house and put another one on Tian Tian.

She was playing cat and mouse with Huang Fugui inside the house. The two were having a great time, and her happy laughter could be heard from time to time, along with Huang Fugui's meows and barks.

Jian Ning didn't stay there long. She went back to her room, looked around, and put away any extra items that had been placed there.

Just then, the walkie-talkie crackled to life: "Jian Ning, it's me. The loudspeaker just announced that everyone in the city is to be relocated. Are you leaving?" Cao Xue asked anxiously.

"Let's go, it's getting more and more dangerous here. I suggest you contact the military as soon as possible and get there quickly."

Don't delay too long. As you've seen, the monsters in the water have become even more powerful.

Moreover, they reproduce very quickly. Before long, if the people in this city don't move away, they'll all marry you and become their prey.

"I know, can I come with you?"

I can pay your travel expenses. I also have a jade bracelet that was passed down from my great-grandmother's generation. I have always kept it close to my body and never taken it out.

Jian Ning, I know this request might be a bit unreasonable, but I really have no other choice. Going with the army isn't as reassuring as going with you, so can you agree?"

Cao Xue's voice was trembling with sobs.

"Okay, I can accept the bracelet and take you with me, but only until we get to the base. I won't be responsible for anything else."

Jian Ning couldn't bear to see her cry. The girl was pitiful enough, and she was a decent person. She had even paid for the travel expenses, so she should help her if she could.

"Jian Ning, thank you. I'll pack my things now. Just let me know a few minutes in advance when you're leaving, and I definitely won't hold you back."

Cao Xue cried even louder with excitement, deeply grateful to Jian Ning for agreeing to let her go with her. This greatly increased her chances of survival.

She hung up the walkie-talkie and quickly packed her things; she didn't actually eat much. The water she drank was all rainwater filtered through a makeshift filter she made herself.

She still has six packs of compressed biscuits. She's kept all the seasoning packets from the instant noodles, too precious to eat them. She also has eight whole cans of luncheon meat left.

Half a box of scallion biscuits and a whole box of large butter biscuits.

There were also some snacks, including two packs of ham sausages, three cans of eight-treasure porridge, and two boxes of dark chocolate. She found these in a package in an office building a while ago.

She was overjoyed when she found them. These supplies should last until they reached the base.

She took out the bracelet that she had kept in perfect condition and looked at it. Although she was very reluctant to part with it, she also knew that it was the only thing she could offer Jian Ning to help her with.

It's worth the price.

It wasn't until the evening of the second day that Xiao Lingfeng had time to return. He heard from Aunt Wang that Jian Ning had decided to move to the base this time. Without even eating, he rushed over to knock on the door.

Jian Ning was sitting on the kang (a heated brick bed) studying the Nine Revolutions Burning Heaven Technique when she heard the knock on the door. She got off the kang and opened the door: "What's wrong? You look preoccupied?"

"It's nothing, I just heard from my mom that you're moving to the base this time, which surprised me. I thought you'd have to wait until the last batch."

"This was just a spur-of-the-moment decision. You know I'm a pretty spontaneous person and don't really have any plans."

To be honest, I've decided to go to the base, but I don't plan to cross the mountain with the troops; that would be too tiring.

I'll have my brother drive the boat; if there's no waterway, we'll go by land. I also have a car, and enough fuel. We won't have too much trouble on the road, but you'll need to get me a map; I'm not familiar with the roads.”

"That's no problem, but are you sure you can manage on the road? The old are old, and the young are young. Apart from you and your brother, there's no fighting ability at all!"

"You look down on me?"

Xiao Lingfeng, I'm not bragging, but right now there's probably no one in the world more capable than me, though who knows what the future holds.

As Jian Ning spoke, she glanced at Xiao Lingfeng with a touch of sadness, feeling envious of his talent for cultivation.

Forget it, I'm not going to think about it anymore. At least we're not enemies right now, and he's still half my disciple. Even if he surpasses me in ability in the future, he probably won't betray his master!

"Alright, since you've made up your mind, then let's go. I'll escort you out of this area and then come back."

"No, no need. Why are you going back and forth like this? You know how dangerous this waterway is. I have defensive formations I can use, so there's nothing to worry about."

Your task is to ensure your own safety. Aunt Wang, Tian Tian, ​​and I will be waiting for you to return to the base.

"Oh, and you'd better arrange a house for me in advance, the one I'm trading salt for. I want to stay there when I get there."

"No problem, I'll bring you the commander's approval slip tomorrow. It'll be hard on your journey though!"

"What's so tiring about it? I don't have to do much. Actually, I've had enough of staying in this building a long time ago."

I want to go out and see if the situation in other places is the same as in our city. There must be places that are less affected, after all, we are too close to the sea.

"Maybe, but I didn't go out to check, and all communications were cut off, so I don't know the situation in different places."

"Have you eaten? I'll get you some fast food." Jian Ning noticed that Xiao Lingfeng had obviously lost weight in the past few days, and couldn't help but feel sorry for him.