"I told you it would be alright. Judging from their expressions, Jian Ning definitely wasn't the one who suffered. Cao Xue, I didn't expect her to be so capable. Coming to her for help was definitely the right decision!"

Zhang Xiaoqiang felt that staying on the fifteenth floor instead of leaving with Li Mingxuan and the others was the best choice he could have made.

"It's good that you understand. Just remember never to offend Jian Ning in the future."

Cao Xue waited at the entrance of the staircase for a while, listening to the screams from upstairs gradually subside.

As I went down the elevator, I knew in my heart that the injured must be those who went up to steal the things, and I breathed a sigh of relief.

"Xiaoqiang, we need to be careful from now on. We should block the door when we sleep tonight. I'm worried that if they can't handle Jian Ning, they might come and try to mess with us again."

"Yes, I know. Today I went out and found an old friend and got a hunting rifle. I traded it for grain. With this, they definitely won't dare to force their way in."

"Xiaoqiang, you're amazing!" Cao Xue jumped up excitedly, hugged his neck, and kissed him on the cheek.

Zhang Xiaoqiang was stunned for a moment. His face flushed red instantly. Having lived with Cao Xue for so long, he had actually developed feelings for her long ago.

I feel depressed every day, and there's no certainty about the future.

He had no idea what the future held. He couldn't make any promises. He could only bury this affection deep in his heart.

But Cao Xue just kissed him, and it seemed that all the passion in his heart was released at once.

He grabbed Cao Xue's waist and kissed her back without hesitation.

In the cold weather, it felt as if a fire had been kindled within them. They leaned on each other even more closely.

Jian Ning watched the fire burning brightly in the stove and simply took a few sweet potatoes and potatoes and put them on the stove to roast. On such a cold day, eating some hot roasted sweet potatoes would cheer her up.

"Jian Ning, open the door!" Jian Anping's voice came through the walkie-talkie.

"Didn't I tell you not to come out? Why are you still here to join in the fun?" Jian Ning walked over and opened the door.

"I, as the older brother, am hiding in the house, and you, a young girl, are taking the lead? Is that alright?"

While I was looking for the machete, I heard someone screaming outside.

When I went outside, I saw Brother Xiao dealing with those three guys. Was he the one who chopped off their legs? He's ruthless! I think he's more like a gangster than I am!

Jian Ning glanced out into the corridor. The bloodstains on the floor had been cleaned up, and even the splattered blood on the walls had been wiped off with water. Now, a layer of ice had formed on the surface.

"Did you clean up the outside?"

"Of course, Brother Xiao and I used three or four buckets of water. If it were you, you would have fainted from shock at the sight of so much blood."

"I didn't even let your sister-in-law come out." Jian Anping said, striding in. The room was warm and cozy, and he smiled with satisfaction.

"I heard from Brother Xiao that the people downstairs came up wanting to borrow the room. How can they be so greedy and only know how to take advantage?"

If it weren't for the fact that people couldn't leave from here, there would be plenty of firewood on the mountain. With just a little effort, you could have everything you need. They're just thinking of getting something for nothing, relying on others here.

"People are inherently lazy. When you were moving things, someone with ulterior motives saw you and couldn't help but want them back. I need to get this elevator card back; I forgot about it earlier."

Otherwise, they'll have to find a way to move up in the future. Also, Uncle Li and the others need to be careful when they go back and forth; these people shouldn't try to take advantage of them.

"Here, take this key card. Brother Xiao asked me to bring it to you. I just found it on the leader. I guess this is the only spare one, there aren't many."

Jian Ning took the access card and smiled slightly. Xiao Lingfeng is really thoughtful. He even thought of this.

"Let's go eat in a bit. Your sister-in-law said she's making beef dumplings." Jian Anping finished his task and started heading out. He wasn't comfortable leaving Li Mengyao home alone.

"Okay, I'll come over when the sweet potatoes are done baking." Although Jian Ning liked dumplings, she still couldn't bear to part with the sweet potatoes that she had just baked.

No sooner had Jian Anping left than the knocking on the door began again.

Jian Ning went over and saw Xiao Lingfeng standing at the door with a large black bag on his back.

"Are you going out?" Jian Ning opened the door and saw that he was only wearing a sweater, and didn't look like he was going outside.

"These are all for you." Xiao Lingfeng strode into the room, unzipped the large black bag, and dumped it onto the coffee table. Various types of guns and bullets were scattered across the table with a clatter.

"Where did these come from? Aren't these all controlled goods?" Jian Ning's eyes widened in surprise.

When she first started stockpiling supplies, she wanted to get guns, but unfortunately, she had no connections whatsoever. After all, the original owner of this body was just an ordinary female college student. Going back three generations, her family had no connection to the military.

So it's just wishful thinking. I never expected Xiao Lingfeng to have so much stock. He's really amazing!

"Do you know how to use it?" Xiao Lingfeng did not answer Jian Ning's question, after all, the origin of these things was not something that could be made public.

"No way, is this a grenade? Is this a Type 54 pistol?" Jian Ning only recognized these things from TV shows; after all, these things didn't exist in the cultivation world. Weapon refiners wouldn't make these kinds of firearms either.

"No, this is a Type 64 pistol. It holds seven rounds and is semi-automatic. It's a bit smaller than a Type 54 pistol, with a total length of 155 mm, making it easier to use and more effective at close range. It's perfect for you."

As Xiao Lingfeng spoke, he picked up his pistol and taught Jian Ning how to load and unload the magazine and how to aim.

This is very simple, you can learn it in no time, but I don't know if I can hit it accurately. But Jian Ning isn't worried at all, with her accuracy, even throwing a hidden weapon will curve.

This is not a big deal at all.

"These include submachine guns and automatic rifles. This is a Type 97 pump-action shotgun, also known as an anti-riot gun."

And this is a sniper rifle. Put it away. I'll teach you how to use it when we go out into the wild later.

"Okay!" Jian Ning smiled so much that her eyes crinkled; this was a really great gift.

How could she repay him? If all else failed, could she offer herself to him? She had no problem with that, but she was afraid Xiao Lingfeng wouldn't agree.

Judging from his upright demeanor, he's probably never been in a relationship. A lifelong bachelor! Is that what they call him?

Xiao Lingfeng had no idea what kind of lewd thoughts were going through Jian Ning's little head. He breathed a sigh of relief after delivering the items.

“You acted impulsively today. Even though there are no police officers to handle the report now, this could still be considered intentional assault. Try not to act rashly in the future. I'm here for you if anything happens.”

Jian Ning laughed as soon as she heard that. How could this person be so hypocritical?

I forgot that as soon as he arrived, he cut off a piece of that tattooed guy's finger. I tried to do the same, but I cut off a bit too much and lost control of my strength.

She's already been quite restrained; if there hadn't been so many people, she would have pointed the tip of her sword at his throat!