A stench mingled with nauseating slime as the mutated creatures relentlessly attacked Ning Yu's team. They were agile and ferocious, more troublesome than any they had encountered before. Ning Yu's weapon transformed into streaks of light, each swing claiming a monster's life, but his teammates behind him were gradually finding themselves struggling.
"Captain, there are too many of them!" a team member exclaimed, but before he could finish speaking, he was tackled to the ground by a huge mutant dog.
"Fourth Brother!" Ning Yu's eyes were bloodshot as he suppressed his grief, wielding his weapon to drive back the mutated dogs and pulling the injured team members behind him.
After a fierce battle, the mutated creatures were finally wiped out, but the joy of victory was overshadowed by the heavy casualties. Looking at the corpses of his teammates lying on the ground, Ning Yu felt as if his heart was being torn apart.
"Let's bury our fallen brothers." He closed his eyes, his voice hoarse, concealing an unspeakable grief.
Back at the base, looking at the meager supplies left, Ning Yu felt a heavy weight in his heart.
"Captain, our team found some food in the east today, but not much..." A team member's voice broke the silence, his tone hesitant, as if he was worried about something.
"Bring them over, we'll distribute them together," Ning Yu said calmly. He knew that resource allocation was the easiest way to cause conflict in this situation.
Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, some discontented murmurs arose from the crowd.
"Why is it that their team always manages to find supplies, while our team fights tooth and nail but gets nothing!"
"Exactly, the size of the contribution should be taken into account when allocating resources!"
...
Faced with the doubts, Ning Yu did not get angry. He stood up, his gaze swept over everyone, and his tone was firm and powerful: "I know that resources are scarce right now, and everyone is feeling bad. But I want to remind everyone that we are a whole. Only by uniting can we overcome this difficulty together!"
He paused, then continued, "I will do my best to ensure fair distribution and that no one goes hungry!"
Thanks to Ning Yu's efforts, the dispute was eventually resolved, but the problem of resource scarcity remained a huge burden, making it hard for him to breathe.
In the dead of night, Ning Yu stood alone on a high place, gazing at the dark ruins in the distance, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
"You did a great job," a gentle voice sounded behind him, tinged with concern. "But what are you planning to do next?"
"I'm fine." Ning Yu took a deep breath, turned around, and saw Mu Xue leaning against the wall in the moonlight, a gentle smile on her lips. "I was just thinking about how to make everyone's life better."
“You have done very well,” Mu Xue walked to his side and gently held his hand. “From having nothing to where we are today, you have led everyone through so many hardships and obstacles. They have all seen it and remember it in their hearts.”
Ning Yu took her hand in return, the warmth of her palm bringing him a sense of peace. Yes, from just a few people at the beginning to dozens now, they had gone through life-and-death trials together, forging a deep bond that was more precious than anything else.
“Starting tomorrow, I will organize manpower to reorganize the stronghold, repair the fortifications, and find a way to reclaim wasteland and plant crops…” Ning Yu gazed at the starry sky, his eyes shining with determination. He knew that the road to reconstruction was full of thorns, but he would not give up, for himself and for those who trusted him and followed him.
Over the next few days, Ning Yu led everyone into the intense reconstruction work. The men were responsible for clearing the rubble and reinforcing the walls, while the women sowed seeds on the limited land, hoping for a harvest. Although the children couldn't offer much help, they thoughtfully helped carry tools and care for the wounded.
Looking at the bustling scene before him and listening to the shouts and chants all around him, Ning Yu was filled with hope. He knew that as long as they persevered, this long-suffering force would surely be able to rebuild its home and regain its vitality.
However, just as everything was proceeding smoothly, a sense of unease began to rise in Ning Yu's heart. He felt that something was wrong, as if a pair of eyes were watching them from the shadows... This feeling grew stronger and stronger as time went on.
"Captain, look over there..." a team member said in a low voice, pointing into the distance. Ning Yu followed his gaze, his pupils suddenly contracting...
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