The person who was to pick up Jiao Jiao arrived quickly. They were dressed very simply, but in the apocalypse, they were remarkably neat and tidy.
But Cheng Zhen noticed something fishy from his walking posture; he was a soldier.
Jiang Wan, who was in the RV behind, also noticed a strange man next to the car in front. She subconsciously looked up and was startled by what she saw, her breath catching in her throat.
"Mom, what's wrong?" Jiang Xiaoxin was very sensitive and immediately sensed her mother's emotional fluctuation. She hugged her mother's leg and tilted her head up to ask.
Jiang Wan frowned, a voice flashing through her mind: "Don't acknowledge each other, you don't know each other."
She shook her head subconsciously and answered almost mechanically, "It's nothing, Mom is just feeling a little...unwell."
"Mom, are you hungry?" Jiang Xiaoxin took out the steamed cake from her hand and gave it to her mother. "Xinxin feels uncomfortable when she's hungry. Mom, eat quickly, and you'll feel better."
Jiang Wan was very pleased and obediently took the cake from her hand, then couldn't help teasing her, "Xin Xin's cake is for Mommy, so what will Xin Xin eat?"
Jiang Xiaoxin smiled and said, "Mom, after you've eaten and feel better, can you make something delicious for Xinxin and your brother? Your brother is working so hard right now and needs to eat something good to nourish him!"
Jiang Xiaoshu, who was inexplicably called out, couldn't help but roll her eyes.
Jiang Wan watched the interaction between the brother and sister and couldn't help but chuckle: "Okay! Our Xinxin is craving it, Mom knows, I'll make you something delicious right away!"
Jiang Xiaoxin's face flushed red without her realizing it, and she was mortified: "Xinxin wasn't craving anything!"
Just as Jiang Wan lowered her head to tease Xin Xin, the man who came to pick up Lian Jiao Jiao suddenly seemed to sense something and turned his gaze to the RV behind them. He unconsciously narrowed his eyes and looked at it: "Who's in the back?"
Cheng Zhen said coldly, "This is our supply vehicle."
Lian Chuan also tried to smooth things over, saying, "Yes, my sister is too spoiled and can't stand hardship, so I specially brought a campervan out so that she could sleep more comfortably on the road."
As he spoke, he gave Lian Jiaojiao a warning look, telling her not to say anything carelessly.
Lian Jiaojiao had no intention of covering for Jiang Wan, but the situation was beyond her control, so she could only lower her head and pretend she didn't see anything. It would be better if she just kept quiet!
The man, unsure whether he believed it or not, looked at the RV for a while longer. Seeing that it had a camouflage exterior, the same color as the SUV Lian Chuan was riding in, and that the windows were covered with anti-peeping film, he left with Lian Jiaojiao, still somewhat doubtful.
Lian Jiaojiao was reluctant and turned back to tug at Lian Chuan's clothes: "Brother, when are you coming to keep me company? Waaah, Jiaojiao is scared here all alone."
"Don't be afraid, your brother will be here as soon as possible," Lian Chuan comforted patiently and gently.
The man scoffed, full of disdain, then impatiently tugged at Lian Jiaojiao: "Stop dawdling, or I won't be able to cover it up if someone finds out!"
"Gu San! She's my sister!" Lian Chuan couldn't bear to see his sister being wronged, so he warned her in a low, stern voice.
The man called Gu San nodded and said, "I understand. You should leave now, or you might get into trouble if too many people see you."
Lian Chuan only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that Lian Jiaojiao had been brought into Zhusha City and receiving the agreed-upon message that she was safe. He then said to Cheng Zhen, "Let's go."
Cheng Zhen raised an eyebrow, signaling Yu Fen to drive, and then glanced in the rearview mirror to make sure Jiang Wan had followed.
Then he asked Lian Chuan, "Aren't you afraid that Gu San will recognize me?"
Lian Chuan smiled faintly: "Cheng Zhen, you are indeed a person of importance in Xiangcheng, but in Zhusha City, which is full of talented people, there are countless people like you."
The implication is that Cheng Zhen is not yet worthy of attention.
Cheng Zhen's face darkened, and he stared intently at him, remaining silent for a long time.
The Lian family's private mine was not far outside Zhusha City, and not far from the city's protective shield, so they abandoned the car and walked. When Lian Chuan saw Jiang Wan leading a pair of twins out of the car, he made no attempt to hide his surprise. It was the first time he had really looked at the mother and her two children, and he instinctively felt that they were not ordinary people.
Lian Chuan led them into a cave with ease, which was quite secluded due to the lush vegetation.
“My family’s mine has been abandoned for a long time, so it doesn’t attract much attention easily.” Lian Chuan pointed ahead, “But the mine shaft has been destroyed, so you’ll have to figure out a way yourselves.”
This was not difficult for Cheng Zhen. When Lian Chuan asked to go back again, Cheng Zhen sent him away without saying a word. The portal opened twice, and the second time it brought back another person, Zhao Xiaojun.
At that time, Zhao Xiaojun had just returned to his dormitory and was preparing to rest. He had been busy building the forest farm and digging for plants in the wild. Their work tasks were heavier than ever before.
That would have been bad enough, but the team members kept shirking their responsibilities and no one was willing to do any extra work or dig up even half a plant. So, low-ranking soldiers like Zhao Xiaojun were forced to do more work.
Now that I've finally managed to get some sleep, I've been dragged to this desolate place. But that's not the most important thing!
There's no oxygen!
He almost suffocated to death!
Fortunately, an oxygen mask was promptly placed on his face, allowing him to take a deep breath and feel alive again. Upon seeing the person in front of him, he immediately became serious: "Expert Xiao Wan, is there something you need from me?"
Jiang Wan shook her head and pointed at Cheng Zhen: "He's the one who's looking for you."
"I need your help."
Mining under the nose of Vermilion City is impossible, but digging up a little bit and bringing it back is very easy.
But Jiang Wan saw calculation in his eyes, and sure enough, the next second she heard him say, "I'd like you to go into Vermilion City, is that alright?"
"Is this near Vermilion City?" Zhao Xiaojun asked in surprise, then used his earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of magical ability) to disappear.
Not long after, the man returned, shaking his head and saying, "It's no use. Their city's protective shield has restrictions; I can't get in." Zhao Xiaojun told the truth. If he hadn't been alert, he probably would have crossed the line and died a horrible death!
The key point is that he is still wearing the uniform of the Xiangcheng City Guard, and he might even single-handedly start a war between the two cities!
Cheng Zhen had long anticipated this outcome, because even in Xiangcheng, the city's protective barrier was subject to restrictions, and not just anyone could break through it.
He didn't make things difficult for Zhao Xiaojun anymore. He opened a portal to send him back, and then, using the earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of magical ability) that he had just replicated, he went down to mine the Ω ore!
The twins were shocked. So he had asked Zhao Xiaojun to come over just to replicate his superpower?
Tsk, when it comes to being cunning, he's second to none!
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