Chapter 40 Base Chief.
After Mo Qi finished eating, Mo Xiu stood up and prepared to leave with him.
When he pulled on the man's arm, the man didn't move; instead, his eyes remained fixed on the remaining wolf pelt and meat.
Seeing this, Mo Xiu said helplessly, "Don't look anymore. Taking a little meat is fine, but you can't carry that much. Even if you pack it separately, my backpack is already full of medicine."
But Mo Qi was unusually persistent. This gray wolf was not of low rank in this world, and it would not be easy to find another one of similar rank.
The people here may not know, but regardless of how the wolf demon's meat tastes, eating it will definitely be more beneficial to cultivation than eating ordinary wolf meat.
The wolf pelt, in particular, is an excellent material for crafting magical artifacts. Now that his body has become much stronger and he can utilize more energy, he can try his crafting skills again.
With the wolf pelt, he might be able to help Mo Xiu craft a suitable set of magical robes. Then, the other party would be safer wearing such clothes when going out.
Mo Qi thought this to himself, but didn't say it aloud. After all, he didn't know if his current state of recovery would allow him to completely forge a high-grade magic robe.
He was worried that the finished product wouldn't be of good quality, so he told Mo Xiu in advance to avoid disappointing her.
So he still ran over and carefully packed up the remaining wolf meat and pelts, saying to Mo Xiu, "It's okay, I'll take them. Don't worry, I can carry these easily, I'm very strong!"
As he spoke, Mo Qi easily lifted up the bound part.
"You have such strength!"
You should know that the size of that mutated gray wolf is almost equivalent to that of an adult tiger, and it is the kind of fierce tiger that can be compared to a mountain tiger, weighing at least four or five hundred pounds.
Even after removing the skeleton, skull, and other unwanted parts, they still ate a meal, and the remaining meat and fur still weighed at least 200 jin (100 catties).
But the way the person opposite picked it up made it seem like they were picking up a chicken or a duck.
Even though superhumans are physically stronger and more powerful than ordinary people, Mo Qi did it too easily!
Mo Qi guessed what Mo Xiu was thinking. He hadn't yet realized that his physical condition wasn't just about better integration of divine sense. Compared to ordinary people, he was on a completely different level.
It's just that his physical body was too strong when he was in the cultivation world, which is why he feels weak now.
Seeing that Mo Qi didn't seem to feel anything was wrong, Mo Xiu couldn't help but rub her forehead. After thinking it over, she still felt that the strength was astonishing. Mo Xiu asked uncertainly, "Could it be that you are a strength-type ability user?"
A psychic ability user who is unafraid of the zombie virus, a genius in metaphysical cultivation, and now, a power ability user has been added!
What kind of post-apocalyptic wish-fulfillment novel protagonist setting is this?!
Mo Xiu's lips twitched, and she couldn't help but complain, "Do you still have any weaknesses? Aren't you a little too capable?!"
Hearing this, Mo Qi blinked. He didn't think he was that capable; these were just basic operations. Mo Xiu was really something, how could he be so easily surprised?
"I don't think there's anything wrong with it. Isn't this normal?" the man said casually, but he was still a little smug inside.
After all, it's quite satisfying to show off your strength in front of your future partner and receive their amazement and affirmation.
Mo Qi was certainly not a strength-based ability user. He was somewhat surprised that his strength was considered very great.
However, since Mo Xiu thinks he is, then he is!
"So how do we get back now?" Mo Qi asked.
Mo Xiu had come out with her teammates who were collecting supplies, and it was suspicious that she had sneaked off to this remote forest.
Then Mo Qi used a teleportation talisman to get there. If others saw this, it would be hard not to attract attention.
"Then why don't you go back to the team that's collecting supplies? I have a way to get back myself," Mo Qi said considerately.
The first step to being a good Daoist couple is not to cause trouble for your beloved.
Upon hearing the other person's words, Mo Xiu knew that he didn't want to put him in a difficult position. He was somewhat touched, but he couldn't just abandon Mo Qi like that.
All the secrecy they're doing now is simply to ensure their safety. As for what others think, Mo Xiu no longer cares.
He came to the Shanhe base to reap benefits and rewards, not to make friends!
Thinking of this, Mo Xiu smiled at the person beside her and said, "Don't worry about the others, I'll take you back with me."
As she spoke, Mo Xiu tried to control her wind-based ability, and her wind-based ability, which had been upgraded to level four or above, was indeed much stronger than when she was at level two.
He concentrated his supernatural abilities in his lower limbs, allowing his body to float slightly. This way, he could land at any time without risk of injury, and it was more stable than if he concentrated his powers solely on his feet.
Speaking of his excellent control, it's all thanks to his years on the run; almost no other wind-type ability users can achieve that.
After trying several times and seeing that she was still as skilled as she was in her previous life, Mo Xiu went over, hugged Mo Qi, and tried to float him up.
Then it turns out that, in the end, you still have to bear the weight of the wolf meat and pelt yourself...
However, seeing Mo Qi's somewhat surprised and excited expression, he ultimately didn't say anything.
Even if it's a heavy load, he can still handle it; at worst, he'll just have to expend more of his special abilities to lift it up.
It's getting late, and the team collecting supplies has probably realized they haven't returned yet.
However, based on Mo Xiu's understanding of these people, they would definitely return to the Shanhe Base before dark. After all, if it got any later, the zombies would become more active, and it would be dangerous to stay outside.
Even with Xu Liang's instructions, their own lives were definitely more important, and they wouldn't stay for their sake.
Thinking of this, Mo Xiu glanced at the wolf meat and wolf skin that Mo Qi was carrying and suddenly felt that this was also a good excuse.
If anyone asks, just say that you encountered a mutated beast, which is why you were delayed in returning.
Because they had to take Mo Qi back with them, which meant carrying heavy loads of wolf meat and pelts, Mo Xiu's pace was slow. By the time they approached the base, it was already dark.
Fortunately, the newly upgraded wind-type skill is really useful, and the base isn't heavily guarded, so I won't need to explain how I got in.
So, Mo Xiu used his wind-based superpower to carry him and Mo Qi over the high wall and into the base, and then quickly returned to their apartment.
Cheng Cheng and the others didn't sleep; they stayed in their rooms, waiting anxiously.
The team that Xu Liang sent out to search for supplies has long since returned.
They were already quite worried when they saw that Mo Xiu hadn't come back with them. Cheng Cheng had originally planned to go and discuss the matter with Mo Qi. However, when he entered the house and found that Mo Qi wasn't there either, he completely panicked.
They knew they couldn't make this public, and they didn't know whether they should go out to find someone or stay here and wait. They couldn't come up with a solution for a long time.
In the end, Xie Wu made the final decision, saying that Lu Pingwan should stay behind and wait for the two of them to go out and search quietly to see if they could find Mo Qi.
Just as they were about to leave, the two men returned.
"Boss, Brother Mo! That's great, you're both alright! We were so worried!"
Seeing Cheng Cheng's excited expression, Mo Qi smiled, glanced at the empty dining table, and said, "Haven't you had dinner yet?"
"Boss, you two have disappeared without a trace, and Brother Mo's fate is still unknown. How can we be in the mood to eat?" Cheng Cheng complained, scratching the rainbow hair on his head.
In the apocalypse, there were no conditions for dyeing hair, and a lot of black hair grew on the top of his head, which didn't look as good as before.
Fortunately, he has a pretty face, especially when he smiles; he looks like a typical sunny and handsome young man.
Seeing that the person opposite them was genuinely worried about them, Mo Xiu and Mo Qi were both in a good mood.
Mo Xiu took off the backpack she was carrying and opened it to show them the bag full of medicine she had collected. Sure enough, everyone's faces lit up with excitement when they saw it.
Mo Xiu was generous; she tightened the opening of the bag to prevent them from seeing the contents, and only took out some everyday emergency medications to distribute to them.
The three people accepted the medicine and thanked them profusely. Medicine was extremely rare in the apocalypse; even if they couldn't use it themselves, they could exchange it for other good things.
Then Mo Qi pushed the wolf meat he had just placed on the ground forward and said to Lu Pingwan, "Help me process this wolf meat, I want to eat stewed wolf meat!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Pingwan smiled and selected two suitable pieces of wolf meat, immediately taking them to the kitchen to process.
Cheng Cheng, unusually perceptive, suddenly looked up at Mo Xiu and asked in surprise, "Boss, have you started talking faster? And your movements, really, seem much more agile than before. What's going on?"
"You have good eyesight." Mo Qi nodded upon hearing this, neither explaining nor denying it.
Being able to speak and move freely is the biggest gain for Mo Qi these days.
"Alright, why ask so many questions? It's enough to know it's a good thing. Mo Qi used to be unwell, which is why he had difficulty moving around. He's just recovered now."
Mo Xiu casually replied with a few words, managing to gloss over the matter.
Cheng Cheng wanted to ask more, but Xie Wu pulled him aside, pointed to his newly exposed black hair, and said that she could help him fix his hairstyle, successfully diverting his attention.
Soon, the aroma of stew wafted from the kitchen.
Although Mo Xiu and Mo Qi had already eaten, they were still very much looking forward to this late-night snack.
However, before they could even eat, there was a knock on the door.
The door was being knocked on rhythmically, the sound was not loud, but it seemed persistent.
"Who is it? It can't be that guy surnamed Xu, can it?" Cheng Cheng said somewhat unhappily, feeling quite annoyed with Xu Liang and his group.
Mo Xiu frowned, but still walked to the door. When she opened it, she saw that the person standing outside was not Xu Liang, but Xiong Mingyuan, the base commander of Shanhe Base.
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