Chapter 3
This discovery made Jiang Fei a little confused. Are all pollutants like this, or are the pollutants she encountered this time simply derived from literary works?
Jiang Fei didn't have much time to think, because their current situation was not optimistic. The pollutants could catch up with them at any time and overturn the transport truck they were in, resulting in the destruction of the truck and the death of everyone on board.
In a critical moment, Jiang Fei was still able to distinguish the priorities of things. As for the source of the pollutants, she could study it slowly later. If she died here now, there would be nothing left.
Because the car's engine roared after Anna stepped on the accelerator, Jiang Fei had to speak loudly to ensure that her voice would not be drowned out by the engine noise. "Is there anything I can do?"
Anna turned the steering wheel quickly. She took a moment out of her busy schedule to look at Jiang Fei. Jiang Fei was too weak. Such a person could not survive more than three seconds under the control of pollutants. However, she showed amazing talent in answering questions. With her help, the base would not only be able to survive this winter in abundance, but life in the base would also get better in the future.
So no matter what, she couldn't let Jiang Fei go to die, so she said loudly: "Just sit in the car obediently and don't do anything else to me!"
Well, since she said so, Jiang Fei sat in her seat obediently. She had a good idea of her own fighting power.
Anna swung her tail like a dragon, and the swing was so strong that even Jiang Fei, who was sitting in the front of the car, almost fell over. Jiang Fei glanced at the pollutants in the rearview mirror and continued to chase closely, but obviously had a little distance between them.
Jiang Fei felt like her heart was about to jump out of her throat. After a series of operations by Anna, they got rid of the pollutant without any danger and also left the storm behind.
"You were in real danger just now. Did you want to stick your head out and let the pollutants eat you?" Anna looked straight ahead and drove seriously, but it was obvious that she was speaking to Jiang Fei.
"I'm just... a little too scared. I don't know what to do." This was her true feelings. As a person living in a peaceful modern society, she would always feel a little uncomfortable when she suddenly traveled to a different world with a wasteland background.
Some people can’t adapt even after going abroad, but now she has directly changed the world!
Her words were consistent with her first impression, so Anna didn't pursue the matter any further. Instead, she said earnestly, "You'll easily die like this."
Anna could imagine how well she had been protected before, as she was still so naive in this apocalypse. Her parents were most likely members of the middle level or above in Sky City.
However, the question arises again. If she really has such a superior background, how could she appear in the tower alone?
This has always been a mystery lingering in Anna's mind.
The transport vehicles shuttled through the endless yellow sand. According to the system's introduction, due to the environmental pollution caused by the war, nearly 90% of the land on this planet has become desertified, and only less than 5% of the land is available for cultivation.
At least I don’t have to worry about traffic jams anymore, Jiang Fei thought with a smile.
Amidst the yellow sand, she saw a building hidden by the clouds, hanging several thousand meters in the air. Its shape was like an inverted pyramid.
Anna glanced at it and said, "Those powerful people living in Sky City have no idea what kind of doomsday scene is going on below the sky."
After hearing her say this, Jiang Fei understood. This turned out to be the Sky City they were talking about. There was still a layer of stubborn stains on the helmet of the protective suit. She used her gloves to rub off a few stains so that she could see the Sky City clearly.
As expected, no matter where you go, whether in modern society or in the end times, the gap between the rich and the poor still exists and has never disappeared.
The sound of the transporter's engine gradually faded as it drove halfway. Anna's brows knitted together as she said unhappily, "We'll have to get off the bus soon."
Considering Jiang Fei's fighting power, Anna threw a gun to her. She took the gun directly from her backpack. It was silver in color and it was obvious that its owner took good care of it.
She said, "Hold it. You know how to shoot, right? If anything unexpected happens, don't hesitate, just shoot."
Jiang Fei held her hands in her hands. Gun, she really couldn't shoot, she looked back eagerly, "Are there any cold weapons?"
Anna was obviously choked by her words. She must have never seen such a useless person in the apocalypse. She patiently searched for cold weapons in her backpack with one hand, and finally took out a dagger and threw it to Jiang Fei, "Just don't cut yourself first."
Holding the dagger was more convenient, Jiang Fei then asked: "Where are we going?"
"Let's go to the 'One-Legged Cat' to refuel." In order to get rid of the pollutant transport vehicle, they switched to high-efficiency mode, which is also the mode that consumes the most fuel. Therefore, the fuel they had carefully calculated before leaving the base for a round trip is now insufficient.
Anna's one-legged cat in the air is a gas station specifically used for refueling.
"Wait, but is it true that we won't be robbed if we carry so many supplies to refuel?" Although Jiang Fei is a little naive, it doesn't mean she is stupid. Isn't this just inviting others to rob her?
Don't test other people's humanity in the last days.
Anna had already changed direction and headed for the One-Legged Cat. She said, "That place is absolutely neutral, which means that if someone commits a crime there, they are going against the owner of the gas station. Believe me, no one wants to mess with that owner."
At this point, Jiang Fei could almost understand. It was probably because the boss was so famous that he didn't dare to cause trouble in the territory where no one was around.
Jiang Fei felt a little relieved.
About half an hour later, when the transport truck had just exhausted the last drop of fuel, they arrived at the One-Legged Cat Gas Station.
Anna opened the car door and jumped out. The so-called gas station was even more shabby than the one Jiang Fei remembered. There were only two gas ports, so people had to queue. Anna knocked on Jiang Fei's door and asked, "Are you planning to stay in the car the whole time?"
Hearing this, Jiang Fei also opened the car door and came out.
The staff present were also wearing protective clothing, because excessive ultraviolet rays in the sun are enough to cause cancer in the human body. So in this world, if you want to stand in the sun, you have to wear protective clothing, otherwise you will be seeking death.
There is also a door next to the gas station leading to the basement, where there is a restaurant or a rest area.
Gru and Lucian, who were sitting in the back car, also got off. They were obviously very familiar with the place. Gru nudged Lucian with his arm and said, "Want to try the artificial ale here again this time?"
Lucian seemed to be reminded of a bad memory and curled his lips. "Just shut up."
"Do you need to rest here? It won't be our turn for a while anyway." Anna looked at the long and slowly moving team.
It just so happens that Jiang Fei also needs to collect more information to understand more about this world.
She followed him into the basement. The stairs were very old and creaked when she walked on them.
After walking up that flight of stairs, you will find a different world underground. It was originally an underground wine cellar, but was later converted into a small restaurant. The bar, tables and chairs are all made of wood, giving it the style of a small bar that often appears in western cowboy movies.
"Oh, isn't this my dearest Anna? How come you have time today to come out for a drive?" The man standing behind the bar had gray hair and spoke with a lisp. He smiled at Anna, revealing the few teeth he had left.
"Shut up, Jack. If almost being eaten by pollutants can be considered a ride, then today is really my lucky day." Anna said coldly. She found an empty small table and called Jiang Fei over.
The man called Jack saw Jiang Fei and said, "Hey, there's finally a new member in the team?"
"If you're really bored, pour us a few drinks first." Anna put the helmet aside and tapped Jiang Fei's helmet with her fingers. "Are you planning to eat with this helmet on all the time, Sandy?"
Realizing that she was making fun of him, Jiang Fei took off his helmet swiftly. At this time, Jack was already walking towards them, staggering with four drinks in his hands.
Jiang Fei then saw clearly that his right leg from the thigh down was replaced by a wooden stick. Given the swaying amplitude of his walk, one third of the drink had already spilled when it was served on the table.
"This is my medal of honor for my brave fight against pollution." Jack grinned and asked Anna, "Why, you don't plan to introduce her to me?"
"As you can see, this is my new team member." Anna pushed the glass to Jiang Fei's hand. It was a glass with a handle, filled with orange liquid. Jiang Fei thought it was orange juice at first, but after drinking it, his facial features wrinkled together.
What does this smell like?
"Hahahaha - the funniest thing is watching new people coming over for drinks. The expressions on their faces are always weird!" Jack slammed the table and laughed.
Jiang Fei glared at him in dissatisfaction, but fortunately she didn't drink much.
"You just said there's contamination again. Is it that black cat again?" Jack suppressed his smile. "I don't know what it's looking for in this area. The Federation hasn't sent a guard team down yet. It seems they want to watch us all get eaten by it."
"Anyway, even if some people in the dungeon die, it won't affect the people in the sky city." Lucian said calmly, his light golden hair emitting a dim glow in the dim tavern.
"I have to pay tribute to them every year, where does my tax money go!?" Jack's eyes widened, his cheeks flushed with anger.
"But it's also possible that the escort is on the way. At least the Confederacy has already sent out the news. Even if it's just to fool people, they have to put on a show, right?" Anna drank the liquid in the cup sip after sip.
As she finished speaking, another young man who looked like a waiter ran to Jack's side, panting, "Guard..."
"Guarding what?"
The man took a deep breath and said, "The escort team is right outside our transfer station!"
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