"Many people guess that way."
"The items in this little general store are really useful! For example, that nutritional drink, one packet is enough to keep you full for a whole day."
"Hmm... I've tried that too. How should I put it? It tastes just like drinking plain water. It has no flavor at all, but it makes you feel full."
"Have you heard? It seems that Hope City has developed a nutrient solution."
"Really? Where did you hear this news?"
"I don't know either! Everyone says that, so we just believe it!"
"Do you know who invented it?"
"I heard his name is Professor Zheng Peisheng."
[It was him! Could it be that he really invented a nutrient solution?]
Who cares! It's a good thing they figured it out.
After breakfast, everyone packed up and set off.
Nothing major happened along the way. Although there were some mutated creatures that showed concern for us, we dealt with them one by one.
Looking at the towering wall in front of them, it was quite unexpected that the area outside the wall was covered with mutated thorns. Weren't they afraid that the thorns would attack them?
Zuo Qingya soon found out the answer: these thorns were planted by the city lord. He had a contracted plant, which was thorns, and he gave it an easy-to-remember name, Little Thorn.
Those planted outside the city of survival are all children of little thorns.
"So many thorns, that's quite a generous gesture!"
"With the thorns planted by the city lord, the city should be quite safe!"
The group entered the city of survival. Inside the city walls, the streets were wide and clean, lined with various plants, giving it a vibrant feel. The houses varied in architectural style, ranging from low wooden huts to tall stone buildings, but all were carefully designed and reinforced to withstand enemy attacks.
"This place is so beautiful!"
"Yes! Living in such an environment gives me hope for life."
"Mother?"
Zuo Qingya looked ahead in surprise.
"Hey... this child, why does he call me 'Mom' so casually!" The words had barely left his mouth when Zuo Qingya ran off.
Qin Shuzhen: "Huh???"
Zuo Qingya threw herself into Zuo Haijia's arms, "Mom, what are you doing here?"
"I knew you would come, so I waited here."
"Mom, you really are a charlatan!"
Zuo Haijia tapped Zuo Qingya's forehead, "What are you saying! You..."
"hey-hey……"
Zuo Qingya introduced her mother to the Wolf Path team.
I also introduced the members of the Wolf Journey team to my mother.
"Auntie... Hello, sister!" Ding Dong originally wanted to call her Auntie, but after seeing Zuo Haijia's appearance, he didn't know how to address her and suddenly got stuck.
Zuo Qingya couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Ding Dong, isn't my mother very beautiful?"
Ding Dong nodded: "Hmm...very pretty, you can't tell her age, she looks about the same age as you."
"Hehe... My mom is naturally beautiful."
"Mom, this is the Wolf Path Squad. They brought me to Survival City. I originally wanted to come alone, but the trees in the forest were too tall. As soon as I entered, I got lost and wandered around until I ended up back in the Steel Fortress."
"Mom, how long have you been here?"
"Not long, just one day earlier."
"Uh... okay!"
Zuo Qingya gave Ding Kai the payment and then said goodbye to everyone.
"Mom, where are we staying?"
"You'll see when you get there."
"Oh! Okay!"
Zuo Qingya was taken by Zuo Haijia to the core area of the City of Survival, where a magnificent palace stood, symbolizing power and status. The palace was situated on a high hill, overlooking the entire city.
The palace boasts a unique architectural style, blending ancient and modern elements to create a look that is both dignified and elegant, yet contemporary. The main buildings are constructed of sturdy stone, with towering walls and spires conveying majesty and power. The palace's exterior walls are covered in green brambles, giving it a vibrant and lively feel.
There were guards along the way, but no one stopped them.
"Mom! Do we live here?"
"Um!"
As soon as Zuo Haijia stepped into the palace, someone greeted her.
"Hello, Miss Zuo!"
Zuo Haijia simply nodded politely.
The first thing that catches the eye is a spacious courtyard, in the center of which stands a fountain, its gentle flow adding a touch of vibrancy to the tranquil space. Neat flowerbeds and green trees line both sides of the courtyard, their fragrance changing with the seasons.
Passing through the courtyard, you arrive at the main building of the palace. The hall is ornately decorated, with exquisite tapestries and murals hanging on the walls, smooth marble floors, and a long table in the center.
Just then, a hearty laugh rang out from outside the door.
"Haijia, this must be your daughter who's such a homebody that she only eats takeout!"
Zuo Qingya: "Uh???" Should she say something in response?
Hello, Xiaoya, I'm your dad.
"Huh??? My dad died a long time ago."
In an instant, the air fell silent...
"I am your stepfather."
"Xiaoya, don't listen to his nonsense."
"oh!"
"Mom, who is this?"
"He is Yan Xi, the city lord of the City of Survival. You can just call him Uncle Yan."
Yanxi pretended to be heartbroken, "Haijia, my sincere feelings for you have now cracked, it hurts so much, I need to blow on them."
"Huh???" Is this something I can see?
"Uncle Yan, you're so slick!"
A row of black lines appeared on Yanxi's forehead.
"Huh??? You child, if you can't speak properly, then don't speak at all, it makes your uncle sad." As he spoke, a thorn curiously poked its head out, looking at Zuo Qingya with curiosity.
A plump little thorn jumped out of Yanxi's sleeve and hopped towards Zuo Qingya.
Just as it was about to jump onto Zuo Qingya's head, it was held down by a tiger's paw.
A plant and a tiger started fighting.
It was like they were hitting and cursing at the same time. What were they cursing? Zuo Qingya and the others didn't understand.
"Why are they fighting?"
"Who knows? Never mind them, let's go eat."
"good!"
Looking at the steamed buns and pickled vegetables.
"Uncle Yan, it must be really tough being the city lord. You can't even get enough to eat."
"Huh???" Could he say that steamed buns and pickled vegetables were already the best food in the city?
Zuo Haijia tapped the bowl with her chopsticks, "I can't even control your mouth when you're eating."
Zuo Qingya stuck out her tongue. "Pickled vegetables it is!"
"Uncle Yan, you're staying so well, you must be eating well too! The first time I came to your house, all I got was pickled vegetables, that was just too much..."
"Too shabby, isn't it?"
Zuo Qingya nodded.
Yanxi sighed. "Today is the best! We usually just eat tree bark."
"Huh??? Is it that bad?"
"There's nothing we can do about it. In the early stages, we had plenty of supplies and good food. Now, we've recruited wood-type ability users in the city to farm, but it's just a drop in the ocean. The food we grow can't keep up with the consumption." As she spoke, Yanxi found it hard to swallow what she was eating.
"If only there were small general stores in the city." Yanxi choked up as she spoke.
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