"I just heard Master Jingwu mention the test, so what's next?" Shi Yin didn't react much. Her goal was to try it out no matter what the changes were.
Moreover, the tests are basically the same; she has already repeated this test more than 200 times.
“Mingtai Temple has three levels of steps, each level has 777 steps, totaling 2331 steps. One step requires one bow.” Abbot Huiming turned to the side, revealing the towering steps behind him: “The Buddha said that those with affinity will come to help, and there are three tests.”
"Those who please the abbot are the most esteemed, those who surpass the senior monk of Mingtai Temple are the strongest, and those who kowtow step by step are the most sincere." Huiming pointed to the steps: "Miss Shiyin, please."
Snowflakes filled the sky, and fragile snowflakes drifted down again, quickly covering each staircase with a thin layer of snow.
Abbot Huiming: "Miss Shiyin, I cannot see through your abilities. Why do you worship Buddha?"
“I do not worship for myself.”
"However, the world needs the Buddha to emerge from seclusion, and the Buddhist community is profound and needs someone to ring the bell."
The following days passed as usual. Ordinary people continued their lives as usual, and the exploration team continued to go out and place beacons every day.
Beacons are not durable items. Even if they are made of the best materials, they are buried deep in the wind and snow, enduring wind and snow, and even the occasional damage from wild animals. Coupled with working day and night, beacons will be damaged from time to time.
At this time, the exploration team would set off again, plan their route, and replace any damaged beacons along the way.
There were indeed some troubles that arose between them.
It's unclear whether the earthquake caused by Helmod's heavy cannon shot activated some energy in the earth's crust, but the Yanlong Kingdom subsequently experienced two more small earthquakes that caused the snowflakes to collapse. Fortunately, no serious casualties were reported.
Because the heavy snow had lasted for so long, the moisture in the air had long been depleted. Even when it snowed again, it was just small snowflakes. The weather was still very cold, and the thick snow piled up on the road showed no signs of melting. The air was cold and dry.
Fortunately, the snow stopped, which greatly facilitated the clearing of snow from the roads. Thanks to the efforts of the soldiers, ordinary people were finally able to drive around the country again.
However, please note.
If you are driving and a zombie suddenly lunges at you and grabs at your window, don't panic. Remember not to press the accelerator instead of the brake. Pull over to the side of the road and call the police. Professionals will come to clean up the mess. Vehicles damaged by zombies can be repaired.
However, if you rear-end someone else's vehicle due to panic, you'll have to pay for the damages yourself.
Now, small groups of people are allowed to visit relatives in different areas by queuing in multiple batches. They need to register and take a number, and will be escorted by the military. They should bring as little stuff as possible and travel in plain clothes.
However, the open areas in the suburbs between each shelter are still treacherous and not as safe as the shelter center, so those who want to visit relatives should take the necessary risks into account.
The weather was sunny today, and Lin Beiyue once again led the team to explore together. Lin Beiyue was very skilled at this kind of work and could handle any unexpected situations that arose along the way.
This time, Lin Beiyue and her group hitched a ride with a convoy visiting relatives. They got off halfway through the journey because their destination was quite far away. By hitchhiking, they could also ensure the safety of the entire vehicle.
The convoy consisted of five vehicles, all of which were high-grade armored military off-road vehicles. All vehicles were explosion-proof, collision-proof, fireproof, and slip-proof. The doors and windows were welded with sturdy steel wire mesh, and each person's seat had a protective cover like an eggshell in addition to the seat belt.
In the event of a sudden and unusual danger, the protective egg will envelop everyone inside. Even if the car explodes, ordinary people can wait for rescue inside.
Although the defensive capabilities and durability of this protective bullet are limited, it represents the current technological limit, which is why the scale of family visit teams allowed to visit relatives is so small.
Of course, there are also special regulations. If one agrees to travel between shelters to visit relatives without any protective measures in a regular vehicle, and signs a contract, the state will not require it.
Each vehicle is fully equipped with ammunition, high-voltage electricity, and flamethrowers, and is staffed with superhumans.
The energy box was filled with purple crystal cores, all of which had been smashed and ground up. Even if the resource box were accidentally stolen by zombies, they would definitely not be able to absorb the energy inside.
In addition to walkie-talkies, each family visit team's vehicle also carries two individuals with supernatural abilities related to brainwaves, radio waves, and signal magnetic fields. If the walkie-talkies or other communication equipment malfunction, these individuals can immediately notify everyone of the danger and forcibly activate the defense mechanism.
The journey was relatively peaceful until they reached the suburbs where some zombies surrounded them. Since their goal was to visit relatives, they had no intention of getting entangled with these zombies, so they simply stepped on the gas and left them behind.
The main roads have been cleared to create distinct snow tracks, making it easy for vehicles to drive across. As far as the eye can see, everything is pure white, without a trace of green, creating a desolate scene.
"Uncle, do you think our operation will go smoothly?" Gu Changge had a bit of insomnia last night and wasn't feeling well.
"Don't say discouraging things," Qin Jin said in a low voice.
“I know, but Shi Yin hasn’t made a move in a long time. I get uneasy when she’s quiet. I feel like she’s up to no good.” Gu Changge muttered softly, “It feels like she controls everything. We’re just pawns forced to move, unable to control anything… This feeling is so unpleasant.”
"If this leads to the best possible outcome, I don't mind." Qin Jin gave Gu Changge a deep look: "You must live."
"Hey, Uncle, stop making it sound like we're saying goodbye every time. It's terrifying." Gu Changge rolled her eyes.
"Changge, you and your uncle have such a good relationship." Lin Beiyue said with a hint of envy, "It's really rare to see someone have such a good relationship with their family."
As someone who has no parents, was betrayed by relatives, and is now practically all alone, Lin Beiyue really envies Gu Changge, who has an uncle.
"They just won't listen to me," Qin Jin added quietly. "They're too opinionated; they won't listen to anything I say."
“I am an independent person, of course I should have my own thoughts,” Gu Changge said, dissatisfied.
"I am your uncle." Qin Jin corrected, "I am your elder."
“He’s not my real uncle.” Gu Changge glared.
Lin Beiyue: "?"
"You're not related by blood?" Lin Beiyue was a little confused.
“My dad is my stepfather. He’s my dad’s youngest brother, so of course he’s not my uncle.” Gu Changge scoffed under his breath, “He’s not even a full twelve years older than me, so he’s probably not that much more mature than me.”
Qin and Jin were helpless.
Gu Changge has always been a strong-willed and opinionated child. Sometimes I really can't understand whether she's just going through a rebellious phase or if that's just how she is.
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