Seeing the bruises and welts on Xu Shao's body, Zhao Lei immediately bent down and asked, "What happened? Dozens of us tried to pull the rope, but we couldn't budge it!"
"Yes, Major General Xu, what exactly happened down there?"
"Is the aircraft carrier damaged? Can we still leave?"
People around him asked curiously, but more were worried about whether the largest mode of transportation could continue to operate.
This aircraft carrier carries the hopes of tens of thousands of people, and everyone's hearts are in their throats.
Min Jingren suddenly woke up with a start, flailing his arms and legs in the air, "Brother Haoyu, Brother Ninglei, they're all holding me back, they won't let me leave!"
His expression was terrified, his cheek muscles trembled uncontrollably, and his eyes darted around helplessly. Finally, he grabbed Xu Shao and draped himself over him like a scarf, "Leader..."
He joined the army in his teens and lost all contact with his family after the apocalypse. In Min Jingren's heart, Xu Shao was like a father figure, so in his panic, he regarded him as his only straw.
"What nonsense are you talking about! Haoyu and Ning Lei already..." Zhao Lei grabbed Min Jingren by the neck, pulled him off Xu Shao, and hesitated before continuing.
"Yes! They both turned into water ghosts! Haoyu hugged my waist, and Ninglei grabbed my legs... They said they didn't want us to leave..."
Min Jingren gasped for breath, large drops of cold sweat mixing with the seawater on his body. "The deep water area is full of sea monsters, many of them are our people... They're dragging the aircraft carrier and won't let go."
“They said that after we left, they would be all alone here, and it would be too lonely.”
The moment he spoke, the atmosphere in the room instantly turned icy.
The people in room 5102 exchanged bewildered glances, many unable to conceal their grief. Those familiar faces were, after all, their family and friends, now transformed into mutant zombies, forever resting in the deep sea.
Some people even covered their faces and cried on the spot; judging from the conversation, they were probably family members or close friends of the alien zombies.
At this moment, Lu Sheng had set up a teleportation portal near the dock. When he returned to the deck, he saw everyone with long faces, looking gloomy and depressed.
Ning Lei's fiancée leaned against the side of the boat, sobbing softly, staring at the sea and murmuring to herself, "You want me to stay with you, don't you?"
"What are you crying for? Can crying bring someone back to life?" Lu Sheng said calmly, tossing two bottles of superpower supplements to Xu Shao and Min Jingren.
"For those who love you, your survival is the best reward. Why not cherish the chance to live and waste all the sacrifices others have made?"
"If you still cherish the memory of your departed loved ones and friends, then cheer up and live your life to the fullest. Use your eyes to witness their ruin and rebuilding. Their sacrifice was for your better life, not for you to cry and prepare to commit suicide here."
After Lu Sheng finished speaking, he put the two sacks of crystal cores into his spatial storage and pointed to the teleportation gate on the dock, "Once you've made up your mind, get a temporary ID card immediately and go back to M City through the teleportation gate."
Most people are naturally empathetic, and once the atmosphere of sadness spreads, these tens of thousands of people will quickly lose morale.
Therefore, Lu Sheng chose to interrupt them abruptly, in order to ignite everyone's fighting spirit as quickly as possible.
"Is this...the Anywhere Door?" Zhao Lei was so surprised he couldn't close his mouth. He rushed to the dock and curiously observed the faintly glowing portal. "Is it Doraemon's Anywhere Door?"
Zhao Lei is in his thirties and was among the first group of people to get involved with comics.
“No, it costs money.” Zhang Xiaojuan’s eyes were as determined as a subway security guard’s. “Come on, buddy, you need to get a temporary ID card first. We have plenty of food and drinks and you can even get a full-body massage there. I guarantee you won’t want to leave once you get there.”
"A...a full bath??" Zhao Lei's expression changed slightly. "Do I need to strip completely naked in the tub? Do you have any private rooms?"
“Emm…you’re from the South?” Zhang Xiaojuan’s face lit up when the topic of bathing culture came up. “Then you have to experience it properly. After a scrub, your body feels like it’s been polished. You can even slide down a mosquito’s back.”
"You can also enjoy a sauna, free fruit and ice cream, and a buffet, all for just 50 points."
The Arctic has scarce freshwater resources, and Xu Shao is the only person on the entire aircraft carrier with a water-based superpower.
The water he produces each day is enough to sustain tens of thousands of people, but there's simply not enough for bathing. These people on the aircraft carrier haven't bathed in almost three years, and their eyes lit up when they heard Zhang Xiaojuan's description!
"Holy crap, I haven't had a scrub in years!" someone exclaimed in surprise.
"I saw it on short videos before the apocalypse and I've always wanted to experience the bathing culture of northern China."
"Do you have boxed lunches? I want to eat a boxed lunch!"
Zhang Xiaojuan transformed into an enthusiastic tour guide, saying, "We have everything, except for illegal and disorderly things, we can provide whatever else you need."
The somber atmosphere was immediately dispelled, and most of the people present were filled with longing and anticipation for M City.
Living like before the apocalypse, with entertainment and relaxation, is a paradise they never dared to dream of!
"Miss Lu, with so many of us, can we all go to your base?" Old leader Xu Shao was the most composed, asking Lu Sheng in a consultative tone.
“Yes.” Lu Sheng nodded. “After you arrive, you can further expand the scope of M City to form a large urban ecosystem.”
She realized that the more people there are, the more points are generated.
Chinese tradition emphasizes that there is strength in numbers and that great effort can create miracles.
"Okay!" Xu Shao immediately set an example by obtaining the first temporary ID card.
He cautiously stepped into the portal, and then hesitantly pressed the start button.
After a dazzling white light, Xu Shao found himself in front of the M City Administrative Building.
Looking at the towering buildings around him and the bustling streets, the middle-aged man, who had long held a high position, burst into tears on the spot.
Humanity... really has hope of defeating the apocalypse!
With Xu Shao setting an example, the remaining people quickly arrived in M City through the portal.
"Holy crap! There's a vending machine here!"
"I have 500 points on my temporary ID card. Can I use them to buy something?"
Wow! I can really buy it!
"This ice cream is delicious!"
The group, who were initially filled with anxiety, instantly changed their attitude the moment they stepped into M City.
"From today onwards, I am a model citizen of M City."
Everyone excitedly looked around at their surroundings and expressed their determination to work hard to build a better city.
After Su Zheng made arrangements for the large influx of people, Lu Sheng led his men to double the size of the safe zone.
The little Xiba, little Rizi, and Mao Xiong, who originally refused to leave the safe zone, were all forced to relocate to a more desolate location.
Although the group complained, they dared not speak out against the female assassin who was leading them.
"Teacher Xu, I have a growth medium formula here. Could you please make a sample for us to try?"
After settling the expansion, Lu Sheng took the recipe given to him by the system and went to find Xu Yi.
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