The passing caravan alerted Liu Nian; the scouts' morale ratings were all below -100, much higher than the members of the Mad Wolf Mercenary Group he had encountered before.
Liu Nian hasn't figured out the pattern of how the good and evil value increases yet, but that doesn't stop him from considering this group of outsiders as dangerous individuals.
Looking back, all I could see now was the dust kicked up by the convoy.
Liu Nian felt a pang of worry, unsure of what impact they would have on City A.
The journey that followed was uneventful, with endless plains all around.
He was driving on an asphalt road on the outskirts of the city, looking for a place to stay.
Bored, I looked around at the surroundings. Weeds grew wildly in the neglected farmland, osmanthus trees were planted on the ridges, and the stream in the artificial cement ditch next to it had long since dried up.
The monotonous scenery made Liu Nian drowsy. He still didn't know where to stay for the day, and looking at his surroundings, he felt anxious. He didn't want to fight the monsters in the dark.
Just then, the raven that had been scouting ahead sent back a message, saying that it seemed to have made some new discoveries.
Perhaps because it can only be used for reconnaissance, a level 10 raven can fly a distance further than a combat-type summon.
However, like other summoned creatures, it will be forcibly sent back if it goes beyond the summoner's perception range.
Liu Nian enveloped the raven with his consciousness and saw some small houses by the roadside ahead.
It looked like a village near the roadside, scattered and extending into the distance.
As he approached, he noticed many vehicles parked along the roadside, and smoke rising from some of the houses, indicating that other people lived there.
The carriage was so magnificent that, in order to avoid attracting attention, Liu Nian replaced it with the off-road vehicle that had been placed in his spatial storage earlier.
This was kindly provided by a car modification expert in Chen Ling's team, so its quality is absolutely guaranteed.
Seeing that Chen Ling's team has all kinds of talented people, should I build my own team too?
This idea took root in Liu Nian's mind.
Troublesome. In a flash, Liu Nian put the thought out of her mind again.
As I drove through the village, the roar of the car engine drew the attention of many people in the houses, who looked directly or discreetly in my direction.
Seeing the people who came out to observe, Liu Nian remained noncommittal and parked his car in a small, unoccupied convenience store.
Seeing that Liu Nian was alone and well-equipped, the crowd that had been observing them slowly disappeared into the building.
In their minds, there are only two kinds of people who can leave the city alone: experts or fools. Since fools have already gone to the Western Paradise to meet Buddha, the only ones left are experts.
As for a lucky fool?
Why risk your life by gambled with your life? Why not stay as far away from those two as possible?
After getting off the vehicle, I took a quick look at the group of people. They were probably guards of the caravan, and their ranks and equipment varied greatly.
"He's really working incredibly hard," Liu Nian thought to herself.
Actually, there are already several portals open, so you can easily teleport to other cities to start trade. There's no need to risk your life for money.
Not only is the journey long, but safety is also not guaranteed.
However, life is one's own, so let it be.
The store door was ajar. Liu Nian opened the stainless steel door of the store, which was called Suiyi Convenience Store, and a musty smell hit her.
Looking around, it was a typical rural grocery store with only one entrance and exit and not even a window. No wonder it smelled so bad.
The wooden shelves against the wall were already damaged, the freezer next to it was empty, and the glass cabinet in the center of the store had also been severely damaged, with glass shards scattered all over the floor. Apart from that, there was nothing of value in this convenience store.
No wonder she was left behind. But Liu Nian had lived in even worse conditions before, so what was this?
After opening the door to let in some fresh air, Liu Nian unloaded the bedding she needed from the car and decided to stay there.
As for why we didn't continue on our journey?
These people were clearly merchants; the fact that they arrived earlier than Liu Nian but didn't travel indicates that there were no other places to stay ahead.
Traveling at night is difficult, and Liu Nian dared not gamble his life on this guess; the monsters of the night would show no mercy.
As for the raven scouting the way, it can't stray too far from Liu Nian. What if it fails to find a place to stay and ends up capsizing in a ditch?
Is this the end? Hooray!
The readers will kill me!!!
Anyway, there's still a week left before the mission ends, and I'm not in a hurry to travel.
So what's the rush?
Once the smoke from the cooking fires had dissipated, the itinerant vendors at the village entrance seemed to have spotted a business opportunity and began setting up their goods for sale in the open spaces along the road.
It must be said that this person is quite shrewd, not wasting a single moment in promoting his goods.
Hearing his shouts, the nearby itinerant merchants, guards, and other professionals all came out of their hiding places and headed towards his stall.
Several members of the caravans also set up stalls next to it, selling the goods they were carrying.
The entire street was bustling with people and incredibly lively.
Liu Nian was no exception; her curiosity was piqued, and she decided to go over and see what was for sale there.
What comes into view is a large number of daily necessities, beer, cigarettes, food, and a small number of cards.
The food is noticeably less appealing; this update is a fatal blow to ordinary food items.
With Liu Nian's physique, he actually needed to eat the entire room's worth of food to feel 70% full; even the donkey in the production team couldn't eat as much as him.
But then again, when it comes to food, the main thing is the taste, not the quantity. Besides, these foods aren't expensive these days; you can buy them with just a little crown.
To his disbelief, beer and cigarettes were even more popular than trading cards; whichever stall had them, they were snapped up by other professionals.
This even led to some arguments, with two quick-handed people each holding one side and refusing to give way. To prevent the cigarettes from being damaged, the shopkeeper gave a wink to the accompanying guards.
The captain of the guards understood and directed his men to surround the two men who were causing trouble.
Ultimately, the matter was resolved peacefully through a combination of persuasion and pressure from the guards.
The lively atmosphere continued until nightfall, but unfortunately, Liu Nian couldn't find anything that suited her taste.
Before nightfall, more caravans arrived one after another. They hurriedly occupied the buildings around Liu Nian and began to organize manpower to guard against the darkness.
The difference between buildings with people and buildings with people is obvious; if there are cars parked in front of a building, there is a high probability that someone is there.
It cannot be ruled out that someone parked their car in front of their home before the disaster broke out, but never got out.
Night falls in the world of monsters. Monsters are sensitive to light and sound, so all people can do is remain silent and pray for the arrival of dawn.
Back in the convenience store, I checked the door's airtightness again. Fortunately, this small convenience store had no windows, and the door was a stainless steel one. All I had to do was cover the gaps in the door to prevent light from getting in.
Once the door is locked, this place will be completely safe!
Those who have survived to this day have reached a consensus: keep quiet at night, or it will trigger a disaster.
As for those who are feeling down? Well, they can only accept their bad luck.
Unfortunately, there was such a person on the street around Liu Nian.
Not only did his wife run off with someone else, but even their three children weren't his own. After figuring out what his wife's lover was up to, he discovered they were camped out here tonight.
After arriving here before nightfall, he spotted them among the crowd of vendors.
Originally intending to fight to the death, he saw that there were many people on the other side and he was all alone. He suppressed his anger and hid in the shadows, watching them disappear into the building with a sinister gaze.
Thinking of the approaching darkness, a crazed and cruel smile appeared on his face.
He didn't take the three children and the woman with him; they had all been killed before he arrived. Now it was finally the turn of that despicable couple.
[As night falls, the attributes and types of monsters are greatly enhanced. Survivors, please be careful.]
At exactly 8:00 PM, the system's voice rang out in the sky.
"The time has come; it's time to set off." The man smiled sadly and strode out of the room.
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