Chapter 132
Hygiene is especially important in places where people gather.
Especially now that floods have broken out, it is easy to cause epidemics, and mosquitoes can spread viruses and bacteria, so we must take precautions before they happen. Some infectious diseases are even caused by mosquitoes.
Therefore, pest control is particularly important at this time.
After teaching the residents how to use scissors, Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi went to borrow a water purifier from Lin Yu.
This was made by Zhou Qi for her before and he brought it with him when he moved.
Tiejin and Linzhen heard their movements and ran down curiously.
Since Lin Zhen grew up with Old Li since she was very young, she is pretty good at keeping hygiene.
As for Tiejin, he was no different from the other residents. Before adopting Jin Lili, he lived like a complete savage.
Soon he joined in on the hair and nail cutting.
While everyone was queuing up to use the scissors, Tang Yu'an directed the people in line to first use plastic buckets to fetch water from outside to the yard, and then pour the turbid muddy water into the water purifier.
The muddy yellow sewage enters the water purifier from the top, and by the time it drips out from the pipe at the bottom, it has turned into clear water.
All the residents who saw this scene were stunned.
Everyone stopped what they were doing.
Jin Guang, who was having his hair cut by Shu Gen, also noticed the abnormality of the crowd. When he followed their gaze and saw what happened with his own eyes, he also froze in place.
Tiejin was the first to move.
He ran to the water purifier, eyes wide open, and asked, "The water has become clear? How did you do that?"
Because he had gone to the deserted city to pick up A Lian, Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi had not had the chance to sell him a water purifier, so Tie Jin had no idea that such a thing existed.
The others also moved. They surrounded the water purifier and stood on tiptoe to look above it.
Turbid muddy water can still be seen from the pouring spout, proving that the muddy water does become clean after flowing through the water purifier and then coming out.
"Is this a water-based ability?" Fireball expressed everyone's thoughts.
Lin Jue, who was standing nearby, shook his head and put his hands on his hips with a smug look on his face. "No, this is a device for filtering muddy water. There is no supernatural power involved in this process."
Tiejin's eyes lit up. "So, as long as we have this device, even ordinary people can drink clean water?"
"Yes." Lin Zhen nodded.
The eyes of the others also lit up, and their faces were full of excitement, as if they had seen some magical artifact.
Tang Yu'an paid special attention to Lang Ya and found that although he was also excited, his expression was obviously much calmer, and he was more curious and exploratory than excited.
He felt that his and Xiaoqige's guesses were reasonable, and this person was most likely from Qingmu Fort.
I’ll ask Brother Chi Hao later.
Then he pointed to the purified water and said to everyone, "This water is for everyone to bathe. If you want to drink it, you must boil it before drinking."
In order to attract the attention of the residents, he emphasized it again.
"This is also the rule of our store. Please be sure to follow it. It's also for your health. Drinking raw water can easily cause diarrhea, stomach worms, and may even cause a cold or fever!"
When Fireball heard that there might be worms in his stomach, his face turned pale and he quickly hid behind his father.
The others also nodded, indicating that they understood.
Soon everyone started to get busy again, some cutting hair, some fetching water, and then started washing their hair and taking a bath.
In addition to the anthelmintic, Tang Yu'an also gave them a piece of sulfur soap, which can be used to wash hair and body, and also has a bactericidal effect.
Of course, Tiemuhua and Lin Zhen left when the men started taking a bath.
Tang Yu'an took out a set of toiletries and gave it to Tiemuhua separately - of course, he didn't give it to her directly, but he agreed on the conditions.
"You can have the shared set or a separate one."
In addition to accommodation clothes and insect repellent, plastic buckets, ladles, bath towels and sulfur soap are all shared.
As a woman, Tiemuhua naturally didn't want to share these things with a few smelly men.
"How do I change it?" She looked at the thing in Tang Yu'an's hand and asked hesitantly, "Is it expensive?"
"It's not expensive." Tang Yu'an said with a smile, "Sister Hua has plant abilities, right? Can you help plants grow?"
Tiemuhua nodded.
"You can exchange these things for just 30 wild vegetables." Tang Yu'an said.
Tiemuhua breathed a sigh of relief. This was really not expensive. After all, this plastic bucket alone could be used for many years, not to mention other things.
"Can I give it to you tonight?"
Tang Yu'an nodded: "Take it to Room 501 and give it to Grandpa Li."
"OK."
So, Tiemuhua took a set of toiletries and accommodation clothes from him.
After she delivered the 30 wild vegetables, after deducting the cost, Tang Yu'an could still make a net profit of more than 200 points from this order!
Tang Yu'an thought happily.
It turns out that gathering customers in one place makes business easier. Even if there is no demand, demand can be created, making them willing to do business with him!
Tang Yu happily left the building and walked back into the yard, where he saw several residents taking a bath naked.
Because they were so dirty, the purified water was not enough, so they washed themselves with muddy water first.
This scene is really unbearable to watch.
After all, the water was directly drawn from the flood outside without being filtered. Who knows how dirty it is?
This kind of water is much more terrifying than ordinary stream water!
Tang Yu'an's smile faded. He thought about it, turned around and discussed it with Zhou Qi. After getting his approval, he stood on the steps again and clapped his hands to everyone.
After attracting everyone's attention, Tang Yu'an cleared his throat and said, "The matter of taking a bath is indeed a bit embarrassing for everyone."
Hearing this, the residents nodded.
Although there is a water purifier, the capacity is too small. It is not enough for drinking, so how can it be used for bathing?
"Next we will produce more water purifiers and increase their capacity. We hope everyone will actively participate. As for now..."
Tang Yu'an directed these people to stand together.
Even Tiemuhua and Lin Zhen, who had left to avoid suspicion, and Kang Kang, Jin Lili and A Lian who were upstairs were called down - of course, before they came down, the men had already put their dirty clothes back on.
I didn't want Grandma Guo to get hurt, but with the effect of the intermediate healing potion, her leg injury had recovered, so she insisted on walking down from the eighth floor.
Lan Lin, who had absorbed ice energy all night and was catching up on sleep in his room today, was also called down by Lin Yu.
At Tang Yu'an's reminder, Old Li came to the yard and stood with everyone.
All eyes were focused on Tang Yu'an. No one knew what he was going to do by suddenly gathering all the people together.
Of course, everyone was quite surprised to find so many people living in the building.
"Starting today, we will all be living together for at least a month."
Tang Yu'an glanced at everyone and said, "Let's take this opportunity to get to know each other. There will be many places in the future where we need to unite and help each other."
"I hope everyone will strictly abide by the rules of this store. No stealing, no robbery, no harming others. Also, please pay attention to hygiene and drink boiled water."
The residents nodded in confusion.
Weren't these rules explained before we moved in? Is it necessary to gather everyone together and explain them again now?
In addition, several people were wet all over because they were washing with unfiltered muddy water, and their bodies were emitting a strange smell.
Although I didn't feel cold due to the scorching sun, I was still uncomfortable...
At this moment, they heard the young man's voice again.
"In order to give everyone a good start and to welcome everyone, our store has decided to hold a welcome ceremony for everyone to receive baptism!"
Baptism? What is that?
Granny Guo looked at Tang Yu'an with some worry, and couldn't help but look at Old Li.
What are they planning to do? With so many people gathered together, is there really nothing that could go wrong?
To be honest, Old Li was also confused, but he didn't show it. He gave Granny Guo a look that said "be patient" and continued to look at Tang Yu'an, waiting for his next arrangements.
Under the gaze of everyone, the boy raised his hands.
I saw a soft halo slowly appearing in the boy's hand. When it was at its strongest, the boy raised his hand lightly, and the light left his palm.
Under everyone's stunned gaze, the soft ball of light fell towards them and then enveloped everyone in it.
With the exception of a few children, everyone adopted a defensive posture.
However, the attack and pain did not come.
Bathed in the light, they felt a kind of peace and tranquility they had never experienced before, as if their bodies and minds were being cleansed.
They couldn't be sure what kind of supernatural power this was or what its specific function was, but they clearly realized that this light... did not hurt people.
Even make them feel comfortable.
It seems that every dark and dirty corner of the body and mind is illuminated by this light, and it seems that all the dirt is removed by this light.
Through the hazy white light, they saw the owner of the grocery store in the deserted city standing at the top of the stairs. Although he was looking down on people, he did not look arrogant at all. Instead, he was smiling and had a kind of affinity that was difficult to describe in words.
Even adults who have experienced so much bitterness and darkness in the end of the world have many feelings in their hearts, let alone the children.
They looked at Tang Yu'an in the holy light, feeling that they would never forget this scene for the rest of their lives.
More than ten seconds passed quickly, and the light that enveloped everyone gradually disappeared. At this time, everyone finally discovered the specific function of this ball of light.
"Dad, you've changed!" Fireball's voice rang out.
He looked around his father as if he was meeting him for the first time - indeed, as long as he could remember, his father had always been a dirty, muddy and sloppy image.
Now not only are his hair, beard and nails cut short, but his body is also clean.
It could be said that this was the first time Fireball saw his father's facial features clearly.
Shugen reached out and touched his son's round head, then touched his cheeks, which had little flesh but had become white and smooth, and was also full of surprise and joy.
Isn't this too clean? I feel like this child wasn't this clean when he was just born!
After the surprise, everyone slowly came back to their senses, and the look they gave Tang Yu'an was not only respectful but also a bit passionate.
Is this what the boy meant by "baptism"?
It really feels like a new life!
Even Old Li and Granny Guo couldn't help but feel shocked. Although they knew that this should be a supernatural power, but... this was too much like a miracle!
Xiao An... is he really the legendary savior?
If everyone's previous respect for the young man was influenced by the halo of "savior", now it is the true feeling from the heart.
After all, in addition to this "Baptism of Holy Light", there is also the barrier called "Guardian". The fact that he can master such a supernatural power fully demonstrates the character of this young man.
Such a "Light of the Deserted City" is totally worthy of everyone's joint protection!
The residents looked at each other, and although they didn't say it explicitly, they seemed to have a tacit understanding.
Tang Yu'an didn't know what they were thinking. Seeing that everyone had become clean, he couldn't help but nod with satisfaction.
This is much more pleasing to the eye!
"Okay, everyone, get your accommodation uniforms and go do your own things."
Tang Yu'an handed the distribution task to Old Li, then turned around and went back into the building with Zhou Qi, allowing the residents to get to know and communicate with each other.
His action just now was also a sudden inspiration.
Purification can be used ten times a day. It would be a waste if it is not used. Maybe this can also increase everyone's cohesion a little bit?
"It's hard to say about cohesion."
Zhou Qi saw it clearly from the side, "But the centripetal force towards the grocery store has definitely increased."
And this center is naturally Tang Yu'an.
When it comes to "winning people's hearts", An An seems to have a special talent...
Zhou Qi felt that this was a good thing. After all, now they were no longer as helpless as they were at the beginning.
The protective barrier has already been displayed, so adding another "holy light" that can cleanse filth is no big deal.
"Then let's prepare to make a water purifier next?" Tang Yu'an said.
Zhou Qi nodded.
Although the hardware has unlocked the use of water for the grocery store after upgrading No. 1 Store to level 2, 2,000 points are still required for installation.
And judging by the instructions, the branch store's grocery store uses the same water as the main store, requiring them to use points to redeem it.
They are still discussing how to operate specifically, whether to open it to residents, and what problems will arise after opening it.
After all, water is the source of life. The ability to continuously produce pure water is more important than protective barriers and purification techniques.
It is unpredictable what kind of trouble this will cause if it spreads across the wasteland.
In comparison, teaching residents how to make water purifiers is an option that will never go wrong.
It is not only simple and easy, but can also be promoted so that more people can drink clean water.
Besides large and small stones and sand, clay is also needed to make the most important container for the water purification device. However, the floods have blocked the roads, so it's not easy to go out and look for it...
"Let's go to Jufeng Mountain. We should be able to find it there." Zhou Qi said.
Tang Yu'an nodded, "Then let's go after lunch break."
They had originally planned to go find clay to make pottery pots after lunch, but before they could set off, a new customer at the Deserted City Grocery Store provided them with a more perfect solution.
Yes, because it was not yet 6 o'clock in the evening, although the protective barrier had activated two all-weather functions, it was still open for business.
So Bashi and the big black dog were washed into the grocery store along with the current.
At this time, the water level was as high as four meters, one meter higher than the wall. If you broke through the water layer and fell directly into the yard, you would definitely be seriously injured.
Fortunately, at the moment of rushing in, Bashi raised a slope on the ground in time, allowing himself and the big black dog to sit on the slope, and then slide down to the ground, thus avoiding tragedy.
He fell to the ground, looking at the building in front of him with a confused and bewildered look.
This was clearly the building that he and his brother Batu had reinforced, but now, apart from looking familiar, he could hardly recognize it.
and……
He looked behind him again.
So what was holding back the flood and the mutants? Why couldn't the water get in even a little bit, even though it was already above the wall?
The mutant creature that was chasing him and the big black dog was flapping its tail angrily outside, but it couldn't get in no matter what.
So where did he fall into?
Also, who were these neatly dressed people in uniform grey? Why were they surrounding him? What did they want?
…
After some questioning, Old Li roughly understood Bashi's experience.
After the flood came, he hid with his dog. His brother Batu escaped the disaster because he took salt to Jufeng Town to trade.
Originally, he could have survived by staying in the house, but unfortunately, he encountered an invasion of mutant creatures and had to jump into the water with his dog to escape.
Then, dodging the attacks of aquatic creatures, I drifted all the way here——
In fact, he fled here because he thought the building was 10 stories high.
Unexpectedly, not only did he win the bet, but he also had a wonderful adventure!
Old Li stared at him sinisterly, causing Bashi's smile to freeze on his face.
He hurriedly begged for mercy, "Mr. Li, please forgive me, I'll apologize to you, and please don't hold the unpleasantness in your heart."
In the past, the two brothers had some conflicts with Old Li over a dispute over prey, so their relationship has always been not very good.
Old Li just stared at him. After Bashi was frightened by his gaze, he asked, "Can you make clay? We don't accept useless people in our shop."
"Clay? The kind used for pottery?"
"Um."
"Yes, yes!" Bashi nodded hurriedly.
It may be a little difficult to generate it directly, but it is still possible to convert it using ready-made soil.
Old Li then let him go, threw him some hemostatic medicine and bandages so that he could treat the wounds left by the mutant creature, and then looked at the big black dog panting next to him.
In order to protect its owner, the big black dog was also seriously injured.
Seeing Old Li looking at his dog, Bashi quickly stood in front of the big black dog and said, "My dog wants to stay too. If you need me to do anything, just tell me!"
Old Li looked at him in surprise, then took out a bottle of pure water that he had condensed himself and placed it in front of them.
"Clean the wound to prevent infection."
He then left, leaving a few old residents to entertain Pashi and the big black dog.
Perhaps it was because Tang Yu'an gave them clothes and "baptized" them, the old residents now have an unprecedented sense of belonging to the Huangcheng Grocery Store.
So while Pasig was busy treating his wound, he heard several elderly residents surrounding him and starting to give him...
Tell a story.
And it tells the story of how the grocery store owner saved Old Li?
No, is it appropriate for you to tell me such a story at this time?
What's even more outrageous is - why did he feel a sense of respect for this young boss after listening to it?
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When Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi finished their lunch break, they received good news from Old Li.
I didn't expect that under such circumstances, there would be new customers moving in. Although it was unexpected, with the addition of an earth-type mutant, the functions of their community have become more complete.
"It seems I need to prepare a few more sets of accommodation clothes." Tang Yu'an said.
He felt that situations like Pasig might occur again in the future.
Zhou Qi nodded, and while Pashi was producing clay, they went to Granny Guo and Kang Kang's room, ready to hand over the emerald green container suitable for planting to them.
Time unknowingly came to evening.
Lanhu Town.
Chi Hao stretched and sat down in front of the hut.
He was busy for an entire afternoon and finally closed a few deals. Although his employee level was still level 1, his experience bar had already increased significantly.
He was quite satisfied with the result.
The primary healing potion he traded to Lan Yunqing seemed to be working. In just half a day, he felt that the vitality of the forest had recovered a lot.
Chi Hao couldn't help but touch his chin.
Since it's called primary healing potion, are there also "intermediate" and "advanced" ones?
If the effect of the primary level is so powerful, how amazing will the "intermediate" and "advanced" levels be?
And who could be the mysterious businessman who could produce this miraculous medicine? What was his purpose in recruiting them to do business?
As Chi Hao was thinking, he heard a noisy sound coming from behind the house.
"I exchanged this leaf with the mysterious merchant! Give it back to me! Wuuuuuu... my candy! Give it back to me!"
Mysterious businessman?
Chi Hao couldn't help but be stunned. He stood up and walked to the back of the house, where he saw a little boy sitting on the ground crying loudly. Not far away, several children who had robbed his things had already run away.
The little boy cried sadly, and after a long time, he noticed Chi Hao standing on the wooden steps and looking at him.
He stopped crying immediately, got up in panic and wanted to leave.
"Hey, kid!"
Chi Hao took out a piece of chocolate from his arms. This was the gift from Tang Yu'an when he left.
"Want some candy?"
The little boy who was about to run away suddenly stopped. He looked at the chocolate with longing eyes, obviously wanting it very much.
"W-What are you going to do?"
Although he was born and lived in a relatively peaceful and stable environment, the little boy still remained wary of outsiders.
Chi Hao smiled slightly, "Would like to ask you a few questions?"
The little boy looked at him suspiciously. "Just answer the questions and you'll get candy?"
"yes."
Chi Hao said, "Don't be nervous. I am your lord's honored guest. I won't hurt you."
The little boy glanced at the house behind him, as if he had deduced something, and finally believed him. "What do you want to ask?"
"Tell me, what's going on between you and the mysterious businessman?"
Chi Hao looked at him and asked seriously, "Did you make a deal directly with the mysterious businessman?"
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