The convoy outside gradually became lively.
Even if humans are driven to the brink of despair, they probably won't change their fundamental love of excitement.
Of course, there are many people who don't fit in.
Shen Jing is one of them.
She watched people cooking outside, adding noodles to the water only to find it had boiled dry, and people shoving each other to share a sweet potato. Even though she tried to keep her voice down, it was still noisy.
Under the afterglow of the setting sun.
Only the survivors' commotion continues.
They were finally able to relax; to the uninitiated, they looked like college students on a field trip.
Shen Jing munched on beef jerky in the car, secretly remaining on guard while using her supernatural abilities to detect danger. She didn't want this small team that went out to find supplies to die before they even got started!
"Knock knock knock"
Someone knocked on the car window.
Shen Jing had sensed He Qing's approach when he arrived. She rolled down the car window and asked, "Base Commander, is there something you need me for?"
He Qing hadn't heard her address him as base commander yet, and he stood by the car window, stunned.
He felt the cool air coming out of the car and said with a smile, "No wonder Simiao has been staying in your car and refusing to come back."
"You didn't turn on the air conditioning in your car?" Shen Jing asked, somewhat incredulous.
"There's no other way, we're out of extra gasoline, so we have to save as much as we can."
"I see, I understand."
The conversation could have ended there, but He Qing scratched his cheek and continued, "Remember not to go out at night; it's safer to stay in the car."
Just as Shen Jing was wondering if Huang Simiao had given himself away prematurely, she noticed He Qing looking at her nervously.
The usually gentle smile now carried a hint of ambiguity, which set off alarm bells in Shen Jing's mind.
"Yes, we'll stay in the car," Shen Jing replied casually. "We're a little sleepy, probably from the heat."
"Well... you should rest first, we can talk again next time." He Qing smiled at her and gestured for her to roll up the car window.
Just as He Qing was about to turn and leave.
"Jing, Jing, Zhang Run actually has a map of this area! We've struck gold!" Huang Simiao's voice came from outside the passenger seat. With a "click," she opened the car door and sat back down. Then she continued to Shen Jing, "Now we won't get lost in the forest!"
Huang Simiao didn't notice the team leader outside the car at all.
Shen Jing slumped helplessly over the steering wheel, turned to look at Huang Simiao, and whispered, "Did you tell them we were going to the forest?"
Huang Simiao said proudly, "Of course not, I didn't utter a single word... revealing..."
Only then did she notice He Qing standing next to the car.
He Qing looked at the back of Shen Jing's head and shook his head with a laugh, "Jing, you can just ask me for the map."
"Actually, you don't necessarily need a map. Going night-hunting in the forest in the post-apocalyptic world is quite normal."
"It's more dangerous at night, why not go during the day?" He Qing didn't understand.
"High-level crystal cores that can't be sensed during the day are being delivered to your door at night. Don't you want them?"
"Delivered to the door on your own initiative?"
Shen Jing nodded. "I kept it from you earlier because I didn't want too many people to go. Too many humans will easily cause the mutated plants and animals to become agitated. It's better if just the two of us go."
He Qing thought about it and was still worried. "Then I'll go too. I promise I won't hold you back."
Shen Jing instinctively wanted to refuse outright, but then she thought that He Qing becoming stronger would be more beneficial to the stability of the base.
A stable base is more suitable for her to stay here for an extended period.
"The transparent crystal cores obtained in the forest belong to each individual. Don't linger in battle." When Shen Jing finished saying not to linger, Vassi let out a whimper, realizing that Shen Jing had been trying to remind it all along!
"clear!"
He Qing was slightly excited.
His superpower hasn't advanced yet. Based on his vague combat awareness, he feels that his current strength might not be enough to defeat the zombie in the grain and oil market!
If he could go out with Shen Jing and obtain a crystal core to advance his cultivation, that would be the best outcome! Compared to Zhang Run's previous report, Shen Jing's abilities, which she demonstrated at the He family, have definitely become much stronger. He can't stay weak any longer!
"I had the map redrawn, and I know some of the details. You can tell me where you want to go."
“In fact, instead of asking for help from the map, you two might as well try to sense the energy of the crystal core with your special abilities.” Shen Jing tried to guide them. “Special abilities of the same attribute will be more accurate, but for transparent crystal cores without a rank, the difference won’t be too big.”
Huang Simiao had already tried the method Shen Jing had suggested, and upon hearing her words, he immediately threw away the map.
She relived the feeling from before, and then used her superpower as tentacles to extend it outwards.
It was pitch black all around, and there seemed to be unknown dangers lurking inside.
When she heard about the young lightning-type ability user in City S, she wanted to become as strong as him, so that the people at the base wouldn't always see her as someone who needed protection. Huang Simiao wanted to be strong, and wanted to rightfully claim her share of the supplies.
Instead of being treated like a mascot, allowing others to secretly say that she gets subsidies by pleasing others!
But we don't have the strength right now, so there's no use being resentful.
Huang Simiao suddenly opened her eyes and looked at Shen Jing, saying, "I can sense the crystal core!"
As she spoke, she excitedly pointed to the southeast!
Looking at the map, that area is all dense, impenetrable forest.
When you use your special abilities to sense the crystal core, you'll find a treasure trove covering the entire mountainside!
Before Shen Jing could answer, Huang Simiao was already eager to get out of the car and walk over there. Fortunately, Shen Jing pulled her hand in time and pointed to He Qing, who was still sensing with his eyes closed.
During the snow season, Shen Jing could sense the general direction of the wood-type crystal core, but Gu Yan could directly locate the crystal core.
Many people with exceptional talent might be able to sense things even more accurately.
He Qing slowly opened her eyes.
He smiled at Shen Jing, then pointed in the same direction and said, "Not only are there many crystal cores, but we can also sense whether the energy fluctuations belong to plants or animals."
In other words, he could sense that there were zombies in that location.
This is similar to Shen Jing's ability to detect supernatural powers.
Sensing is relative. When they withdrew their powers, Shen Jing activated a mental barrier nearby.
Otherwise, if the mutated plants and animals on the mountain smelled the delicious food, they would probably all come down the mountain in search of food!
“Once we enter the mountains, remember to keep them on their guard,” Shen Jing said, pointing to the convoy. “Our ascent will attract the attention of those mutants, making them focus on us, but the sheer number of people in the convoy is actually more enticing!”
What attracts it?
Of course, it's to attract mutated plants and animals to bite and gnaw at them!
He Qing nodded in agreement, then glanced at his watch and asked, "What time do we leave?"
Looking at the sky transitioning from deep blue to inky black, Shen Jing replied to He Qing, "7 o'clock."
After He Qing left, Vasily barked; in fact, it had sensed it too...
There are high-level mutated animals in the mountains!
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