◎But once you open it... the interface is different◎
"We'll meet in the safe zone."
Rong Xiao: “!!!”
"You can't ask any more related questions. We agreed to one clue per night. I won't answer any follow-up questions."
Mr. Mosaic's tone was firm, but for some reason, Rong Xiao could hear a hint of evil playfulness in his words.
Rong Xiao pursed his lips, raised his eyebrows and made a zippering motion, his finger resting on the corner of his lips.
Don’t ask then.
Teacher Mosaic understands her.
She knew him just as well.
Since it is a game, you must follow the rules of the game to solve the puzzles, so that you can experience the fun of the game.
Rong Xiao stopped asking for his information. When he thought of the safe zone he saw today, he started talking non-stop about what he had seen and heard. When describing the place where he lived, he used gestures, as if this was the only way to express his inner excitement.
Teacher Mosaic listened quietly to her talking about things that others might find boring, and asked questions that interested her from time to time, which once again made Rong Xiao's chatterbox uncontrollable.
In the morning, Rong Xiao was woken up by a phone call.
At that moment, she really didn't want to get up. Before opening her eyes, she was still discussing the plan for the safe zone with Teacher Mosaic.
For example, what kind of places should I visit next? I want to try the things that Teacher Mosaic mentioned.
Countless plans were listed in detail on the invisible list in Rong Xiao's heart.
Then, a phone call interrupted her wonderful idea.
The person who called was Lingxi. As if he knew that she wouldn't use the alarm clock on the bedside table, he called her to remind her that she had a meeting this morning.
Lingxi lives quite far from Rongxiao. It takes almost half an hour to walk there. If you take the bus...
Yes, there are buses in the safe zone, but they cost money, and these people who just arrived yesterday don’t have a penny on them.
I can’t even go out to buy a bun, let alone take a bus.
Finally, after Rong Xiao's repeated self-assurances, Ling Xi described the route to the meeting place to her, and finally saw the little mushroom head appear safely at the appointed time.
The others had already arrived, and finding a meeting place was a piece of cake for these former city dwellers.
A large group of people waited downstairs for Rong Xiao before walking into the office building together.
Sometimes Shangguan Yu really couldn’t understand what Rong Xiao was worried about.
People like her can tear off the tiger's skin even if thrown in front of it, but Lingxi treats her like a clay doll and always feels that something might happen to her.
"Shangguan, Shangguan," Rong Xiao floated to Shangguan Yu's side as if possessed by a demon as soon as he entered the elevator. "Did you see your family yesterday?"
Shangguan Yu stared at the elevator going up, his expression changed slightly, then returned to normal: "I saw it."
"Wow, that's great!" Rong Xiao excitedly raised his hand and patted him, causing his arm to hurt.
In the past, Shangguan Yu would have definitely frowned and protested, or even made some sarcastic remarks.
But today, Shangguan Yu looked down at Rong Xiao and said politely, "Thank you."
At that moment, the elevator was silent.
Tian Yichuan couldn't help but ask first: "Shangguan, are you okay?"
Shangguan Yu glanced at him and said, "It's okay."
As early as when they met just now, Long Qingyu felt that something was wrong with the two Shangguan brothers. Shangguan Huai, who was always noisy in the past, was like an invisible man today, with his head down and silent.
When we arrived at the designated meeting room, people from Yan Jue's team were already sitting there, as well as about a dozen strangers, all of whom seemed to be there for a meeting.
Before the meeting started, the staff distributed new identity cards to everyone, which recorded detailed information: photo, gender, ability type, place of residence, and contact information.
There are many things in the security zone that require the use of new identity cards, and the staff repeatedly reminded them to keep them safe and not lose them.
After once again emphasizing the precautions for the safe zone, the staff member pulled out a stack of documents, raised his gaze from the papers, and scanned everyone present. "Thank you very much for joining our safe zone. According to the information, you are all new arrivals in the past two days, so there are some matters beyond the rules that need to be informed."
If you want to stay in the safe zone, you can't just sit there and do nothing. Everyone has to make their own efforts.
Especially those with special abilities.
Everyone has to choose a career that interests them, work hard to obtain banknotes that circulate in the safe zone, and then they can live safely here.
"There are many positions available to people with special abilities, and they are generally divided into different levels based on the risk..."
After the person at the front desk introduced the relevant occupations in detail, someone came in with a computer to register them.
Shangguan Yu, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly raised his hand and said, "Sorry, Shangguan Huai and I will leave this area and go to District Y to apply for risk-free jobs."
"Ah? Area Y?" Tian Yichuan, who had just looked at the safe zone map last night, jumped up from his chair. "It's very far over there. Are you going to leave everyone else?"
Ling Xi was the first to realize what was happening. She quickly pulled Tian Yichuang over to sit down and secretly nudged him twice with her elbow.
Tian Yichuang, who had spoken without thinking, also reacted and let out a long breath, but his expression was still depressed and irritable.
"Thank you very much for your care and help during this period," Shangguan Yu said calmly and expressionlessly, "My brother and I have decided to move to the district where our family lives. Over there..."
"That's an area far away from high-risk occupations, and we won't be leaving the safe zone to carry out missions." The staff on the stage added at the right time, clearing up everyone's doubts.
I finally got to repeat with my family and wanted to stay in a safer area with them, so of course that was fine.
It’s just… For so long, we’ve been together 24 hours a day, going through thick and thin together. We’ve experienced so much that it’s hard to count how many things we’ve experienced, and our memories are so clear that everything feels like it happened yesterday.
If a companion who has been with you day and night suddenly wants to leave, even if we are not far away... I am afraid that the chances of meeting each other in the future will be very few.
"Ah, Shangguan and Dahuai finally found their families, so of course they want to stay with them," Ling Xi laughed, stepping forward and patting their shoulders. "Finding your families is the best thing ever, right? I support your decision! I've also heard that District Y is pretty good. It's far from the wall, there aren't any high-risk jobs, and life is pretty good."
Shangguan Yu pursed his lips and said nothing. Shangguan Huai next to him was like a deflated balloon, almost sliding to the ground.
Finally, Shangguan Huai could no longer hold back. He jumped up, grabbed someone nearby, hugged him, and burst into tears.
"I can't bear to leave everyone! I don't want to leave!!!"
"Wow, wow, wow, I want to be with everyone. I don't want to be separated. I don't want to be separated. I just don't want to be separated."
"Xiao Yu, can we stay here?"
Shangguan Yu frowned, admiring his brother who was twisting and turning around like a piggy, hugging Tian Yichuang, and his tears and snot rubbed against his clothes.
He originally wanted to say a few words of comfort, but seeing Shangguan Huai so emotional, Tian Yichuang was also infected, choking with sobs and hugging him back with great force.
Even though he hoped that the Shangguan brothers would stay, Tian Yichuang couldn't say a word to keep them when he thought of Ling Xi's words.
He knew too well how rare it was to reunite with his family, and it was not easy for his teammates to wait for this day. How could Tian Yichuang persuade them to stay because of his own selfish desires?
Shangguan Huai cried for a long time, but no one tried to stop him. He rubbed his eyes and sobbed, "What's wrong with you? Don't you want me to stay?"
"Da Huai, don't act like we're parting forever," Long Qingyu was probably the only one who could still smile. He patted Shangguan Huai's shoulders, which were about to collapse. "Although Y City is a bit far from here, it's not like we can't meet in the future. Besides, don't we have a phone number to contact each other?"
“But…but…”
"You always wanted to find your family," Long Qingyu sighed deeply and hugged him solemnly. "Now you've finally found them. No matter what, spend some time with your family first."
When Shangguan Huai thought of Long Qingyu's experience, he choked up and fell silent, and finally nodded as if he was convinced.
From beginning to end, Shangguan Yu did not show any change in expression, as if he did not care what the decision was.
"Since you two aren't planning on staying," the staff member on the stage said, taking their information and setting it aside after reviewing the list. "Let's quickly transfer the information today. It's work time now."
"Okay." Shangguan Yu walked forward and picked up the information.
"Do you know the address?"
"Know."
Shangguan Huai was still slumped in his chair, not moving. Shangguan Yu had already walked to the door with the documents in hand: "Hurry up."
"I... I still want to talk to everyone." Shangguan Huai stood up reluctantly and rubbed his eyes.
"We are here for a meeting today, not to play. Do you want everyone to wait here for you to make a fuss?" Shangguan Yu's tone was cold and ruthless, which made Shangguan Huai feel very aggrieved.
He stood up unsteadily, hugged everyone one by one, and walked towards the door reluctantly, waving to everyone as he walked, almost bumping into the door frame.
The staff had seen this kind of situation too many times and were no longer affected. They neither pushed anyone forward nor had too much emotional fluctuation. They took advantage of the time to check everyone's information.
When they reached the door, Shangguan Yu dragged Shangguan Huai away like a dead dog.
"Hey? You didn't even say goodbye to everyone?" Shangguan Huai rubbed his elbow that was pinched and hurt, and expressed shock with tears in his eyes.
Shangguan Yu walked quickly in front without paying any attention to him. He didn't speak for a long time, but his throat was moving with difficulty.
After entering the elevator, Shangguan Yu kept his head held high, staring at the constantly changing numbers above without saying a word.
Even until the number jumped to 1, he still held his head high and did not move.
Shangguan Huai, who had calmed down a little but not completely, stopped sobbing when he saw the elevator stop. He looked up and found that they had already reached the ground floor and the elevator door opened.
"We're here." Shangguan Huai reminded in a muffled voice while crying, took out a tissue and blew his nose hard.
Shangguan Yu seemed to finally react, his voice trembling slightly: "Yeah."
After seeing off the two Shangguan brothers, the atmosphere was inevitably depressing. Rong Xiao realized belatedly that they were separated, and he curled up in his chair unhappily without saying a word.
She had been alone ever since she could remember, and now she finally had a companion, and they had experienced a lot together.
Now, we can separate just like that.
It was the first time for Rong Xiao to experience such a direct and cruel farewell.
"We've actually made the most suitable career plans based on everyone's circumstances," the staff on stage got back to the point, handing out information to everyone one by one. "While everyone can indeed choose their preferred career, not every choice will be 100% accepted. The safe zone is currently the most mature place, preserving its original order of life. Living here requires money."
The implication is that they are given choices, but they cannot really choose.
If there are no vacancies in the careers they choose, they can only stay at home. At most, it is better than wandering around in the apocalypse, but issues such as food, clothing, housing and transportation are still a big problem.
Without money, they can't eat and can't live.
Although the supplies they originally collected in the space will not be confiscated here, no matter how much supplies they have, they will eventually run out, and they have to have a stable job to provide income.
Long Qingyu frowned slightly. He knew very well that the real purpose of this base was that the greater the strength, the greater the responsibility.
The prepared career plan was distributed to everyone. Everyone silently browsed the information and exchanged information with other people around them. Tian Yichuang was the first to discover the problem.
"Are you separating us all?" Tian Yichuan held up the documents in his hand in disbelief. "Although we're all in the action team, we're in different groups. Are you breaking us up?"
"I understand how you feel," the staff member calmly raised his hand, signaling him to calm down. "You've come all the way to the safe zone and experienced a lot. I understand you want to stay with the same team. But the safe zone is no longer about the interests of one person or one team. It concerns an entire city and tens of thousands of people."
Although Tian Yichuang does things according to his heart, he is not an unreasonable person. He can understand the purpose of this arrangement.
Often, who can form a team at the end of the world depends entirely on fate, and there is no opportunity to arrange and screen the distribution of strength and the type of superpowers.
But in the safe zone——
There are hundreds of people with special abilities in this place. Not only do they have to protect ordinary people to keep the city running normally, they also have to do risky tasks that ordinary people cannot complete.
"The current arrangements are the result of our discussions last night." Sensing the low pressure on Tian Yichuan's side, the staff member raised his eyelids and used him as an example. "For example, Mr. Tian, although you have fire abilities, your offensive power is relatively weak and requires time to develop and evolve. We have people at our base who specialize in this area and will provide you with appropriate training and actual combat opportunities to achieve your goals. The team assigned to you this time includes a powerful fire ability user. With him leading your systematic training, your offensive power should be quickly improved."
As if someone had hit a sore spot, Tian Yichuang opened his mouth, but couldn't think of any rebuttal, so he snorted and turned his head away.
"And Miss Lingxi," the staff member suddenly said, "there's a limit on the size of the space you can take, so we've assigned you to the team searching for specific supplies. This way you can better utilize your strengths, right?"
"What about me?" Rong Xiao pointed to his classification as "Action Team No. 68" and asked, "Why should I be in this team?"
"This is a brand new team," the staff member said with a smile and anticipation as he spoke to Rong Xiao. "Ms. Rong's abilities are formidable, so I think we can form a new team."
"Huh? Xiaoxiao, are you also in Team No. 68?" Yan Jue, who had been silent all this time, suddenly became interested and turned sideways to look at her information.
After confirming the number on it, he smiled and pushed the page in his hand to Rong Xiao to see: "I am also number 68."
Ling Xi and Tian Yichuan were instantly furious: "!!!"
I can’t control my face full of envy, jealousy and hatred!
Why were the two of them transferred away, yet Yan Jue was able to be on the same team with Rong Xiao?!
The conference room suddenly became lively, and everyone was exchanging information, trying to make sure if they were on the same team.
"By the way, where is Brother Long? Which team is Brother Long in?" Tian Yichuang was not convinced and went to look at Long Qingyu's career information sheet while cursing.
After seeing the words written on it clearly, he paused and couldn't help but said, "No way???"
Long Qingyu gently flipped the order and smiled: "I think it's quite suitable."
"No, this..." Even someone as slow-witted as Tian Yichuang knew why Long Qingyu was assigned to such a profession.
Yidong City Security Bureau.
His job is an ordinary guard.
The daily responsibilities include patrolling, maintaining public order, etc.
In short, he only needs to be responsible for the safety of the people in the base and does not need to go to any high-risk places.
It does look like a good job, but everyone understands the reason for this arrangement.
It's not just because of his previous job, but more because he has no special powers.
"Wow, Brother Long is so awesome," Rong Xiao tilted his head to look at Long Qingyu's position and duties, "Brother Long is responsible for everyone's safety!!"
Rong Xiao didn't have any extra thoughts and thought very simply. When she said this, everyone agreed with her and Long Qingyu didn't show any disappointment.
For him.
My long-cherished wish has finally come true, and nothing else matters anymore.
Along the way, if it weren't for Tian Yichuang who stopped his desperate thoughts, he would probably have lost hope of living after attacking Jia Xi.
After that, I met Ling Xi and the Shangguan brothers, and finally Rong Xiao.
He knew that he had to survive even if he had no hope, for the team and his companions.
Even if he has nothing left, Long Qingyu's only wish is to find a safe place where everyone can live a carefree life.
The current safe zone... is the paradise he has been waiting for for a long time.
"Mr. Long Qingyu, you can take this employment form and go to the designated address to start work. Someone will be in charge of the subsequent work." The person on the stage took out another form and handed it to Long Qingyu, indicating that he should go to the designated location to complete the employment procedures now.
Long Qingyu quickly glanced at the information above, without any objection, took the information and prepared to set off.
Tian Yichuan, who was a little impatient, quickly called him: "Brother Long, remember to call and contact me! Don't forget!!"
After smiling and raising his hand, Long Qingyu left with a faint smile, but the rest of the people were not happy, especially Ling Xi and Tian Yichuang.
"The casual use of superpowers is prohibited in the safe zone. Using superpowers to fight, commit crimes, play pranks, or seek personal gain is strictly prohibited. I hope everyone will remember this," the staff member's eyes slowly swept over everyone and continued, "After joining the action team, each team will have a points ranking list. The ranking will be displayed in the square at the gate and is updated on a rolling basis. Points will affect the team's ranking."
"What's the use of rankings?" Rong Xiao raised his hand curiously.
“It directly affects your income.”
Ling Xi and Tian Yichuang looked at each other, and seemed to have some interest in understanding the grouping issue.
"The team that Ms. Lingxi and Mr. Tian Yichuan belong to already has mature search experience. In other words... after you join, your salary and benefits will directly reach the level of your team ranking."
Yan Jue caught on to something and frowned, asking, "So what you're saying is that the group Rong Xiao and I are in is a new one, and that our level is the lowest, the bottom?"
"I understand," the staff member nodded in agreement. Fearing they might get angry, he offered a little encouragement. "But I believe that with your hard work, your points will increase, and your income will soon increase."
He raised his eyebrows indifferently. Yan Jue was not opposed to starting from the bottom, but as long as he could be in the same group with Rong Xiao, everything else didn't matter.
"Well, Miss Lingxi, Mr. Tian Yichuang, and these few..." The staff handed them the relevant information sheets one by one and directed them to the designated floors to register their information.
This office building is the main building used by the action team. Each team has an exclusive meeting room. Team No. 68 was naturally assigned to Meeting Room No. 68.
The only person who was separated from Yan Jue's team was Nie Fuxi.
She was just like usual, not showing much emotion, but just accepting everything quietly. Before leaving, she said goodbye to everyone one by one.
The only one with red eyes in the team was Su Ming. The others were very calm, probably because they were not the type to show their emotions.
The other end.
Before they parted, Ling Xi was reluctant to let go, and repeatedly told Yan Jue to take care of Rong Xiao, as if she was marrying off her daughter. She also told Rong Xiao that if he had any worries or encountered things he couldn't handle, he could call her.
You should fight when you are in a good mood, and you should fight even more when you are in a bad mood.
Rong Xiao nodded desperately until the very end, then looked up at Yan Jue with some confusion: "What's wrong with Sister Xi? Why does it seem like we won't see each other for a long time?"
"Probably. We won't be on the same team anymore."
"!!!!" Rong Xiao seemed to have just come to his senses, and raised his head like a little owl. "What?? Sister Xi won't be on the same team with me anymore?"
Yan Jue only then realized that Rong Xiao didn't understand the assignment of tasks at all. She thought Ling Xi was just there to help temporarily and would soon be back to join her team.
The depressed little mushroom-head seemed to have suddenly lost her energy and became listless. The acquaintances who were traveling with her tried to comfort her, but it failed to cheer her up at all.
"Xiaoxiao, you've followed everyone all the way here, and you must have learned a lot from them, right?" Yan Jue's arm touched her shoulder lightly, intentionally or unintentionally, finally evoking a response from the little mushroom-headed girl.
She raised her head and replied in a muffled voice, "Of course! Everyone is so great!"
"A new team needs to grow. Only when it becomes stronger and more reliable can others realize that you came from a once-powerful team." Yan Jue had a beautiful smile on his face, and with every word he spoke, he looked earnestly into her eyes, which gradually lit up. "Besides, you've always been teammates with Ling Xi and Tian Yichuan. Now you're rivals. Competing with each other is another way to play the game. It might be particularly interesting. Why not give it a try?"
The little mushroom, which was unhappy just now, suddenly blossomed and its eyes lit up.
“It’s never too late to say you dislike something after you’ve tried it.”
Rong Xiao had indeed never tried to compete with Sister Xi and Brother Chuan. They had always worked together before, but now...
Countless unknowns aroused her expectations.
"You can't lose to them."
"Of course not."
Rong Xiao thought of something, patted Yan Jue on the shoulder, and said earnestly: "You have to cheer me up too."
"no problem."
When we arrived at Conference Room 68, a staff member was already waiting there, ready to enter detailed information about the team.
In addition to Ling Xuting, Yan Jue, Wei Feng, Su Ming, and Bei Ran, whom Rong Xiao had known for a long time, there were also three newcomers who came here according to the assignment information.
They had just arrived at the base recently, and when they stood next to the tall and strong Wei Feng, they looked timid, as if they thought he looked difficult to get along with.
Everyone registered again one by one. After the information was successfully entered, the team will conduct daily training starting tomorrow.
There is a new member of the team with the ability to penetrate objects named Fang Yi. He can penetrate objects and let objects penetrate him, but he is more affected by the thickness. He is a boy who looks very shy.
A girl with the ability to change shape, who can twist her body into any shape. She should be a little older than Rong Xiao and has a more cheerful personality than Fang Yi. Her name is Tang Yiyi written on the registration form.
The last one was a person with special abilities who could harden his body into stone. He was an older man, about forty years old, tall and thin, wearing gold-rimmed glasses. When he introduced himself, he said his name was Meng Xiao.
After completing the registration, everyone received a small amount of money as living expenses before they officially started working.
All the work in the safe zone was in order. Someone even reminded them to unbind the game teams related to the hexagon and the bracelet, and formed a new team No. 68 on the bracelet.
In order to get to know each other, Ling Xuting generously donated his living expenses and wanted to treat everyone to a meal.
After playing until almost nine o'clock in the evening, Rong Xiao went home, took a quick shower, and then fell into a dream. He went straight to the video game store to check the information about supernatural powers.
But when you open it... the interface is different.
The information that previously displayed Lingxi and the others’ abilities has now been replaced with new ones.
The most prominent name among them is: Yan Jue.
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