Chapter 89 Polar Night [VIP]
Tang Tian told Lin Zhiqiu to look for any left and then hung up.
Then she found a foam box and used her earth-related ability to put a full box of soil in it.
After all, this soil isn't just any ordinary soil; it's special-purpose soil. What if it actually works as nutrient soil? It's worth a try.
Tang Tian then found time to send the box of supernatural soil to the research institute. Lin Zhiqiu was overjoyed, and after Tang Tian repeatedly declined, he had no choice but to accept the newly researched fungus.
After the research institute obtained the special soil, it intensified its research and planted crops in it.
Although it does not have wood-attribute abilities, the growth rate has indeed increased, and the quality of the crops grown has also improved.
But there was only this one box of soil, so they chose to combine the special soil with ordinary soil that could be used for planting as a starter, and they were busy in full swing.
After Tang Tian returned, he started studying his own system again.
By spending some more money with the gold he had previously exchanged, Tang Tian raised the levels of his ranch and workshop to the final level, LV5.
It didn't cost much gold coins to upgrade from LV1 to LV2, and she also upgraded the flower garden, tobacco garden and cotton and linen field to LV2.
The cotton fields had produced a lot of cotton, a good material for the cold temperatures brought on by the polar night. The Tang family also had plenty of winter clothes, so these probably wouldn't be needed.
Tang Tian wanted to hand it over, but with such a large amount of cotton, what reason could he give?
Let’s talk about it later.
"Mom, what are you doing?" Tang Yi asked curiously.
Wei Mingxia smiled and said:
"I saw you bought a stone mill, but I haven't used it yet, so I thought I'd give it a try. It can make rice milk, which can be used to make a lot of dishes, including vermicelli noodles with other ingredients!"
As soon as she heard about food, Tang Tian's attention was drawn to it, and she smiled and prepared to help.
Rice is all you need to grind rice slurry, which can then be used to make rice wrappers, rice cakes, rice noodle rolls, rice vermicelli, and other foods. For vermicelli, mung beans and sweet potatoes are used, both of which can be produced in the system.
So recently there have been new dishes for all three meals a day, and today the Tang family cooked chicken soup rice noodles.
Chickens are also produced from the full-level ranch and can be cut as the host wants.
The whole chicken is used to make soup, which will produce a thick layer of golden chicken fat on the top, which is extremely delicious.
Tang Tian was happily slurping noodles when she heard someone knocking on the door.
But if it was an enemy, she would definitely not be so calm. She wiped her mouth and turned on the surveillance camera first.
In the night vision screen, she saw clearly that the person coming was Li Feiyang.
Although they are all in the base now, they seldom see each other. It seems that there is a transparent barrier between the three areas, like a besieged city.
Since the two knew each other, Tang Tian felt that the former came here because he really had something to do.
So she went to the entrance, opened the window above the door and asked.
Li Feiyang scratched his head sheepishly, looking as if he was about to say something but hesitated. But since he was already here, he made up his mind and said what he wanted to say.
Just like the first time they met, Li Feiyang triggered the mission like an NPC, and he came with a mission this time.
As the base gradually stabilized, he, who stayed at Changping Base, gradually gained supplies and was able to barely make ends meet. After the currency was issued, he also earned some points coupons.
But in the final analysis, his home is not actually in the Changping base, but in the original A area, now the central base.
Now that he has enough money and several bases are connected with each other, although the chance is slim, Li Feiyang still wants to go home and take a look.
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But if he went alone, he really didn't dare. In desperation, he thought again of Tang Tian who had hugged his thighs from beginning to end.
But he also understood that Tang Tian always worked for money, so he still worked hard for the time being. Until today, he finally plucked up the courage to come to the Tang family.
"Please, Sister Tian!"
Li Feiyang rubbed his palms and said pleadingly and expectantly:
"If I had no home, I would pay for the gas and travel expenses when I came back. If my family were still here, they would definitely have plenty of supplies!"
Looking back, he seemed to be a rich second generation...
Moreover, it was only because he had a golden finger that he dared to go directly to a place dozens of kilometers away, which would be a life-threatening situation for ordinary people.
Tang Tian was thinking silently, and Li Feiyang felt like his heart was about to jump out of his throat.
However, when a person does not have to worry about life at all, he will have the urge to travel far away.
The central base is equivalent to the lifeline of Chuncheng, and is far richer than the Changping base in the north. Tang Tian suddenly wanted to go and see what it was like.
Thinking of this, she replied:
"Okay, but we need to have a good discussion before we go."
Li Feiyang breathed a sigh of relief, and his eyes soon became sparkling.
Tang Tian, AKA my savior, survival mentor, and spiritual pillar... I must report on her well!
Tang Tian took on the task, and if they drove there and everything went smoothly on the road, it wouldn't take long for the whole family to go.
For her, the life was still a bit bumpy, so Wei Mingxia chose to stay at home.
Tang Yi's most important reason is that she had been very hardworking before the end of the world, otherwise she would not have been able to become a big anchor, and her ideas were different from Tang Tian's.
So in the end,
Three days later, V also ate special dishes, including those that could be kept warm.
Li Feiyang, carrying a bag and a suitcase, was waiting in the community early. The temperature was over ten degrees below zero, forcing him to put on all the clothes he had.
After putting their luggage on the ground, the two of them and their dog set off.
After registering at the base gate, the vehicle left the base smoothly.
The area several miles outside the base was cleared, with only a few vehicles following and continuing in different directions.
However, most of the supplies outside have been gathered together in the base, and there is a high possibility that they will be encountered by uncompromising external forces, so ordinary people still choose to stay in the base.
This made travel more convenient for Tang Tian and Li Feiyang.
A few minutes later, Tang Tian turned on the channel in the car. The first channel she jumped to was the official channel, which gradually became like the daily news broadcast before the end of the world.
The planting area has developed a new cold-resistant crop with faster growth; the livestock area's first batch of poultry has matured, and there's also a recruitment advertisement at the end...
"Bang!"
Tang Tian turned the steering wheel, the tires squeaked loudly on the dry ground, and the car stopped.
Her cars were all covered with anti-peep film, but she could look outside and turned on the headlights.
I originally thought that it was some blind external convoy that was here to rob us again, but I didn't expect that the other party was just one car, which should be the vehicle that left the base together.
This seemed like a common scratch accident on the road before the end of the world. After all, there are no traffic rules now.
…
Li Feiyang frowned and was about to speak when he heard a dull sound, which was the sound of the car door closing.
Then there was another bang, and the man who got out of the car kicked the door and shouted:
"Damn, can't you drive with eyesight? Do you know how expensive my car is?"
Tang Tian rolled her eyes. But the fact that the people at the base had cars meant they had extra fuel, which made them truly wealthy.
The man outside the car seemed to have road rage, kicking the car repeatedly to vent his dissatisfaction. The reversal of day and night makes people develop in two extremes: either listless or anxious, irritable and violent.
Tang Tian pulled out a gun, lowered the car window slightly, and pulled the trigger directly at the man.
Everything became quiet.
Li Feiyang watched from behind, not daring to breathe.
Before going to the shelter, he could only knock out the enemies at most. After arriving at the base, it was safer and he would not conflict with others. He almost forgot what the environment outside was like.
Li Feiyang swallowed, looked at the car and whispered:
"Sister Tian, that seems to be someone from the base...?"
"They're not official personnel, so it's not a big problem."
Tang Tian shook her head and put away the gun, but unfortunately Li Feiyang was there, so she couldn't put the other party's car into the system warehouse.
"Now that he's outside, he's naturally not following the base's rules. He's no longer considered a member of the base. Besides, we're acting in self-defense."
After hearing this, Li Feiyang was not afraid, but admired him from the bottom of his heart.
Resolve the minor incident and continue driving on the road.
Tang Tian also installed a radio in the car himself so that communication could be achieved.
The radio beeped, and when Tang Tian answered it, it turned out to be a call from Lin Zhiqiu.
The latter excitedly reported his new discovery, but just a few minutes later, a strange noise was heard.
“Hiss…hiss…”
Tang Tian's brows showed doubts. She immediately hung up the phone and turned on the car channel again, but the hissing sound still continued.
This sound... sounds like it's been interfered with. Normally, if communications are disconnected, electronic equipment will probably malfunction, and the base will definitely be in a panic.
It is not clear how long this interference will last. They are currently on the road, and Tang Tian filled up the tank with fuel before setting off, so the danger is less.
Go all the way south from Changping Base without passing through other bases.
The previous elimination of external forces was also useful. There were fewer forces blocking the road and robbing people along the way, and no traps were encountered.
We eat and sleep in the car, but in order to arrive as quickly as possible, we eat food that can replenish energy. It is also a time for us to take a nap and take turns driving in the middle.
"quack……"
A strange and hoarse cry appeared again in the dark night sky.
…
“Woo…”
Tan Tan had sensitive ears, and when he heard it, he started baring his teeth with twitching corners of his mouth, looking exactly like when he encountered mutant creatures before.
Tang Tian's heart sank. She sat in the back seat and stroked her dog's head. She opened the car window slightly and shone a flashlight outside.
As a result, she discovered that there was indeed a kind of bird resting on the ground.
It was almost as big as a basketball, but its body was pitch black and covered with greasy feathers. Its beak and sharp claws were flapping and tearing at the unknown object on the ground, more like it was eating it.
Tang Tian guessed that the unknown object was most likely a corpse left over from the past.
Even the base had organized a cleanup team, and no one was cleaning up the things scattered outside. Some were bones, and some were things that had been baked dry.
Moreover, this bird looks different from the previous mutant vultures, and is probably a new type of scavenger mutant creature.
Fortunately, they were so focused on biting the corpse that they didn't pay much attention to the car.
Li Feiyang stepped on the accelerator and quickly left the area full of mutant birds, leaving only the strange noises still echoing faintly behind him.
"Hiss...Miss Tang, are you okay?"
Radio communication was restored. The interference lasted for several hours in total, so it must have been restored to some extent.
Tang Tian reported that she was safe, but she hung up temporarily for fear of further interference.
"Sister Tian, look, we seem to be almost there!"
Li Feiyang shouted at the place in front of the car window where a huge light was emitting and illuminating the darkness.
The periphery of the central base was also cleared, with vehicles and even convoys passing by from time to time, making it look more magnificent than the Changping base.
Even the walls and gates that were getting closer and closer were a bit higher. Patrol members were checking vehicles hundreds of meters in advance. Even Tang Tian had never seen such a strict attitude before.
Finally, following the queue to the gate, Tang Tian said to the staff at the window:
"We came here to look for someone..."
Before he finished speaking, the staff member replied coldly:
"Outsiders can only stay for one hour. If they need to extend, it will be considered a temporary stay and they will need to apply for a permit. The fee is 100 points coupons."
The central base is probably the first to use the points vouchers, and they circulate faster than other places at this time.
But ordinary people probably can't earn so many points in a day, and spend them all at once. This central base is really not a place that ordinary people can come to.
Li Feiyang quickly took out a 200-point coupon and asked the staff to process two documents, with a look of pain still on his face.
They then handed in their ID cards, and the simple documents were processed, and the barrier was opened to let them in.
However, after actually entering the central base, Tang Tian couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
There is no area in the base that is not brightly lit. The constantly flowing roads seem to be sprinkled with flowing gold powder, and traffic guards are maintaining order.
Pedestrians were shoulder to shoulder, and there were many shops on both sides of the street with people coming in and out.
Even though there had been some inexplicable interference before, it was probably resolved by the base.
This is not much different from before the end of the world.
The two of them drove as if they were visiting the Grand View Garden, with mixed emotions.
In comparison, what does the core residential area of Changping Base mean? The central base is the real wealthy area!
Li Feiyang thought for a moment and said:
"Sister Tian, although the central base looks bustling and crowded, it's actually half the size of the other bases. I heard there's a facility here similar to a police station from before the apocalypse. I plan to look there, it shouldn't take too long. If we can't find it, we'll just go back!"
Tang Tian agreed to this suggestion.
After all, they are not from the central base. They are traveling far away in the apocalypse, so the sooner they can finish it, the better.
…
It was morning time as usual, and Li Feiyang drove slowly to a building.
Tang Tian discovered that it was a police station that could be seen before the end of the world, and it must have been renovated.
Li Feiyang got out of the car and entered the building, while Tang Tian took out a hot meat bun from the system warehouse and ate it.
In this kind of weather, it is best to eat hot food, and meat buns are definitely the most suitable food.
Of course, she didn't forget to give one to Tan Tan as well.
Not seeing Li Feiyang come out, Tang Tian took out snacks again: spicy strips, spicy bamboo shoots, and sweet potato crisps, which were both delicious and warming.
After finishing her meal, she felt a bit hot again, so she opened the car window to let in the cool air and continued to wait. Occasionally, she would see police cars coming out of there, driving in different directions.
Finally, the former came out of the police station, trotted to the car window, exhaled hot air and said with a smile:
"That's great, Sister Tian, I got in touch! My brother and sister are still at home!"
"Do you want me to take you there?"
The leisurely Tang Tian didn't mind. Besides, it was agreed at the beginning that if he could find the person, he would be rewarded.
Those who can live in the central base are not ordinary people. There are not even slums here. She is already looking forward to how impressive it is.
Moreover, given Li Feiyang's personality, if the Li family wants to default on their debt, he will most likely take a tough stance and he will not suffer any loss.
"No, they are already on their way, we just need to wait a little longer."
Li Feiyang suppressed his excitement and sat in the car waiting, and also told Tang Tian some anecdotes about his family.
About a quarter of an hour later, a car drove in with its headlights on.
Li Feiyang immediately jumped out of the car and ran while shouting excitedly:
"Brother! Sister! I finally see you!"
Tang Tian also got out of the car. After a while, she saw the Li family hugging each other tightly, and sighed in her heart.
Family is indeed the most important thing.
Li Feiyang hadn't forgotten Tang Tian and immediately introduced them to her: his brother Li Feiyue and his sister Li Feiyu.
Li Feiyue wears glasses and has a refined temperament. Li Feiyu has long flowing hair and a fair complexion that has nothing to do with the end of the world. It is clear from her family background.
After looking around silently, the two of them expressed their sincere gratitude to Tang Tian.
Li Feiyang had a lively personality back then and always wanted to go out, so he didn't listen to his family and went directly to the remote S District to attend university.
Who could have imagined that the end of the world would come when graduation was approaching, the whole world would undergo earth-shaking changes, and the former would also lose contact with his family.
The Li family was a family that quickly settled down, prioritizing survival. After stabilizing, they also considered looking for Li Feiyang.
However, Li Feiyang had kept his rented apartment a secret from his family, so they didn't know his address and their communication was cut off. Unable to contact him, they hired someone to look for him, but when no one was willing, they had to go look for him themselves.
Later, when Chuncheng established a base, the Li family also contacted the Changping base to help find people. Unfortunately, there was no news from the base later, and the Li family wanted to give up.
Unexpectedly, in the end it was Li Feiyang himself who came.
The equipment at the central base is better. After checking the documents, the police station matched them with the missing persons reported by the Li family, so they contacted the Li family to come and confirm.
This time everyone is happy.
Li Feiyang also did not forget his promise and said to Li Feiyue:
"Brother, I remember you had a jade shop under your command. Do you still have those goods?"
Then he said to Li Feiyu:
"Sister, I remember you ran a jewelry store. Do you still own it?"
Li Feiyue Li Feiyu: ...
Why do I need money as soon as we get together?
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"Yes, it is. After all, it was once the property of the Li family. But why are you asking this?"
Li Feiyue asked in confusion.
Even gold is worthless now. If I wasn't reluctant to part with it, I would have thrown away everything inside and turned it into a warehouse. It's now half a warehouse.
"Brother, you don't know. It's no exaggeration to say Sister Tian is my savior. If it weren't for her, I would have died long ago! I was able to safely settle down at the Changping base because I held on to her thighs. Even this trip was at her request, and I promised her a reward!"
"Hey, brother, you and I probably don't want those anyway, but Sister Tian likes them, so why not give them to me as a thank you?"
After hearing this, Tang Tian, who was standing quietly by, couldn't help but feel a little warm on her face.
Well, that's quite embarrassing to say.
Li Feiyue and Li Feiyu were even more surprised when they heard this.
They were not surprised by Tang Tian's support. There were many capable people in the central base, and it was commonplace.
They were simply surprised that Tang Tian had helped Li Feiyang survive and was now sending him back. They should have been compensated, but instead of wanting supplies, they wanted those jade jewels?!
However, the Li family really wanted to clear out those things, so after coming to their senses, they quickly agreed.
Driving following the Li family's car, Tang Tian came to the Li family's jade shop and jewelry store.
However, since such valuables could be exchanged for supplies in the early stages of the apocalypse, the stock inside was not full. Later on, it was simply impossible to sell them, so they almost threw them away.
The valuables from the jade and jewelry shops filled an entire trunk.
Looking at these, even Tang Tian couldn't help but smile.
This is the real happiness for everyone!
"Ms. Tang, although we don't know what you want these for, you are now our Li family's benefactor, and I want to give you something more valuable!"
Li Feiyue adjusted his glasses. Tang Tian was happy, but the Li family didn't think they had thanked him properly. However, Tang Tian accepted everything he asked.
"Miss Tang, you must be a very capable person to have been able to help my little brother survive until now. If you want to come to the central base in the future, I am willing to be your recommender."
Li Feiyue said sincerely.
Anyone who wants to live permanently in the central base must go through rounds of approval and confirm their identity and conditions before they have a chance of passing.
But another way is to recommend talents, so the central base will only become stronger and more prosperous in the future.
This is both a thank you and an invisible olive branch to Tang Tian.
Li Feiyang thought for a moment and said:
"Brother, Sister Tian has a family, and they are all at the Changping base. If you really want to come, then we are a family, so we must have proof."
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
Li Feiyue's tone was half helpless and half doting, and he asked the people around him to handle it.
The police station seemed to have this kind of business as well, so the process was very quick and Tang Tian didn't have to wait too long.
They were a few pieces of paper made with glue dripping technology, with the admission certificate to the central base written on them, which looked quite formal.
Tang Tian felt it was inexplicably heavy when she held it. Perhaps for ordinary people, this "admission ticket" was more valuable than any material thing.
But she has no intention of leaving Changping Base for the time being.
In any case, she first expressed her gratitude and then said goodbye to Li Feiyang and others.
Li Feiyang had a look of reluctance on his face. He kept waving goodbye in the cold wind before getting into the car and leaving.
Tang Tian quietly put all the valuables in the trunk into the system warehouse, then got in the car and left the central base that he had only just caught a glimpse of, driving north.
The hustle and bustle of traffic and the noise of people disappeared in the distance behind the car, replaced by the hoarse calls of birds outside, which were amplified several times in the silent night.
Tang Tian recognized that it was the cry of a crow.
Could it be that the one that appeared this time was a mutant crow?
Thinking of the aggressiveness of the mutated bird last time, Tang Tian became uneasy and decided to go back as soon as possible.
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