Chapter 257 A Brand New Life
Mu Yanzhou practically turned the Hope Base warehouse upside down and stuffed all the treasures into Qiao Xi's hands.
Precious medicinal herbs, beautiful clothes from before the apocalypse, jewelry, and even a few crystal cores from six evolved zombies, each containing immense energy.
Looking at the mountain of supplies in front of her, Josie said helplessly, "Are you going to empty the base and take it back with me? The Spring City base doesn't lack these either, you can keep them for yourself."
Mu Yanzhou stubbornly picked up the few most precious sixth-order crystal cores and stuffed them into her hand, his eyes deep: "Those were given to you by them. These are given to you by me, Mu Yanzhou. They are different."
He wanted to give her the best of everything, as if that would make up for the regret of not being able to be by her side all the time.
Josie felt a warmth in her heart, but gently pushed the crystal core back, only accepting the beautiful clothes and jewelry.
She held his hand. "The crystal core won't be of much use to enhance my abilities, so you should keep it. You're all alone at Hope Base, fighting a lone battle, and Feng Ye and Yu Yang can't help you much. I'm always worried... that another strange raider like Qin Feng might appear. The stronger you are, the more at ease I'll feel."
She frankly shared her deepest concerns.
Mu Yanzhou was stunned. He hadn't expected that Qiao Xi couldn't directly absorb the crystal core energy, and he hadn't expected that behind her rejection of this generous gift was her deep concern for his safety.
He asked instinctively, "You can't absorb crystal cores? Then how do you improve your abilities?"
Josie smiled slyly, then suddenly tiptoed and gave him a quick peck on his tightly pursed lips, her eyes sparkling with amusement: "With you here, I can level up..."
This pointed remark was like a spark igniting dry tinder.
Mu Yanzhou was already filled with reluctance because of the impending separation, and now, with her teasing him like this, his suppressed emotions burst forth instantly.
His Adam's apple bobbed, his eyes suddenly darkened, and unable to restrain himself, he scooped the person up in his arms, almost rudely kicked open the door, and strode inside.
The door slammed shut behind him, shutting him out of the outside world.
An urgent and anxious atmosphere filled the air, like the low pressure before a storm.
The rustling of clothes, the rapid breathing, and the suppressed, sobbing sobs intertwined to create a chaotic symphony.
Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, casting dappled shadows on the disheveled bed, outlining their tightly intertwined silhouettes, as if they wanted to melt their last moments into each other's bodies.
Mu Yanzhou's madness in trying to etch the other person into his very bones in the most primal way, and every deep exploration spoke of his reluctance to part.
Consciousness floats, shatters, and reassembles at the crest of the wave, leaving only the most instinctive entanglement and response, until the last bit of strength is drained, turning into a long and satisfied sigh, sinking into darkness.
Seven days passed in the blink of an eye. Mu Yanzhou personally escorted Qiao Xi and her group a long way away, until the outline of Hope Base had become a small black dot on the horizon. He still held Qiao Xi's hand tightly, unwilling to let go.
"I'll come to see you in Chuncheng after I finish what I'm doing." His voice was low and filled with deep longing.
Josie felt a pang of sadness, but she tried to put on a warm smile to comfort him: "Don't worry, you're busy with things at the base, so you don't need to make a special trip. Anyway, I'm pretty free. I'll come see you again when I get tired of staying in Spring City."
“That’s too long,” Mu Yanzhou shook his head, his gaze firm. “At most two months, I will definitely come to find you.”
He couldn't bear such a long separation.
The two parted reluctantly, with Mu Yanzhou unwilling to let go of her hand for a long time.
Xie Jue, who was standing to the side, watched this scene. The young man pursed his lips, suppressing the surging emotions in his eyes. Finally, he couldn't help but interrupt, his voice cold and hard: "Sister, it's getting late. If we delay any longer, we won't be able to reach the next place to stay before dark."
Josie then came to her senses, gently pulled away from Mu Yanzhou's hand, leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on his cheek, "Go back quickly, so many people are watching... You are the leader, do you still care about your dignity?"
Mu Yanzhou was amused by her words and glanced at his subordinates who were pretending to admire the scenery. He then snorted confidently, "No, what need is there for authority when you have a wife?"
Even if you're reluctant to part, the separation will still come.
Under the escort of Xie Jue and other superhumans, Josie slowly walked away, occasionally turning back to wave at him.
Mu Yanzhou stood still until the group turned into dust at the edge of the horizon and disappeared completely before he slowly lowered his arm, which he had been holding up.
A huge emptiness suddenly filled my chest, replaced by a chilling sense of loss and longing.
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After nearly ten days of travel and long journey, as Josie and her group slowly approached that familiar outline that symbolized "home" and "homecoming," their longing silently filled her heart.
Almost simultaneously with entering the outer perimeter of the Spring City Base, the outposts at the Spring City Base had already transmitted the message back to the base core via a special signal.
It was dusk.
The setting sun on the horizon seemed to pour out all the tenderness it had accumulated throughout the day, dyeing the boundless clouds with rich, vibrant orange-red and rosy-purple hues, like a grand and warm oil painting.
This warm and gentle light generously shone upon this land that had suffered so much damage, and also gilded the solid and towering base walls in the distance with an almost sacred golden edge, dispelling the desolation and loneliness inherent in the end times.
As soon as she entered Kunming, before she could even take a deep breath of the air that belonged to "home," her gaze was firmly captured by a scene in the distance that was enough to be frozen in time.
Bathed in the glow of the setting sun, at the end of the road where the shadows were stretched long by the sunset, several figures etched deep in her soul stood quietly.
It was her men...
They had been waiting there for an unknown amount of time, like the most loyal watchmen, silent yet steadfast.
The moment Josie's eyes met theirs,
As if they were telepathically connected, or as if their long-suppressed emotions had finally found an outlet, the men took long strides almost simultaneously.
They didn't run, they didn't shout, but their every step on the ground was more powerful and moving than any hurried run.
Their figures gradually became clearer in the light and shadow, and the expressions on their faces were gradually revealed to Josie.
In their deep eyes surged an undisguised, intense longing that almost overwhelmed her.
The cold shadow of betrayal and death in despair and loneliness in a past life was shattered and dispelled by the real and fiery scene before him, vanishing into nothingness.
An incredibly radiant, happy, and reassuring smile uncontrollably bloomed on her face.
That smile was more dazzling than the sunset, containing the relief of finally seeing a rainbow after the storm, and the satisfaction of being immersed in deep love.
The warm glow of the setting sun gently enveloped her, and also illuminated the men before her who regarded her as a priceless treasure.
Each of them, in their own unique way, has contributed to the perfect world she has in this moment.
This is her present, and it also represents her bright future.
A happy life filled with love, hope, solidity, and warmth, completely different from the betrayal, loneliness, and despair of my previous life.
Without the slightest hesitation, Josie walked towards them, towards this new life full of endless possibilities, with firm steps and a heart full of tenderness and eagerness, and quickly went to meet them...
(End of article)
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