"Sister Ning, they look just like octopuses in the water, but why do they have an extra eye? And they also have pincers."
"Because they've mutated, Sweetie. Don't be fooled by the fact that they can't get in now; their destructive power is absolutely formidable. Even when you're at the base, you, a little kid, can't run around like that."
"If these monsters catch us, we're doomed." Jian Ning wasn't trying to scare a child. Being mentally prepared beforehand would prevent her from making the same mistake later.
"Sister Ning, don't worry, I'll definitely listen to you. These monsters are too scary, I don't want to become their food."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Huang Fugui suddenly appeared on the boat and gestured at Jian Ning.
"Aunt Li, could you please check on the child? My sister-in-law needs to go to the bathroom and is worried that the child might fall off the bed."
"Okay, I'll go right now, but how do I get in?" Aunt Li knew that Jian Ning had put Ba Wang and Li Mengyao inside the tortoise shell beforehand. She couldn't find the entrance either.
Jian Ning glanced at Cao Xue. Since she had let her board the ship, she had no intention of hiding it from her. Besides, it was impossible to hide it from her anyway.
I took it from Jian Anping and put the tortoise shell on the ground.
It grew instantly, and surprisingly, it didn't feel crowded at all on the ship. Jian Ning pushed open the door and went straight in. Aunt Li quickly followed.
Jian Anping turned around, looked at Cao Xue, and smiled.
"Don't be surprised by this. It's actually a kind of superpower. You've heard of gene warriors in the military, right? It's similar to that."
"Oh, I understand, I get it. Don't worry, Brother Jian, I won't tell anyone, I swear."
Cao Xue now felt that even if Jian Ning conjured up an airplane, she wouldn't be surprised. The apocalypse had arrived, monsters had appeared; correspondingly, people who could subdue them and save the world would also emerge.
Maybe Jian Ning is one of them. It wouldn't be surprising if she had some skills or treasures that others didn't.
That's how it's always written in novels, isn't it? The only pity is that I don't have any skills myself, and maybe I won't even be as capable as a child in the future.
Should I ask Jian Ning to teach me martial arts or something? Unfortunately, besides this jade bracelet, I really don't have anything else of value to offer. This is truly a headache.
"Xiao Ning, what's the situation outside? I'm so nervous I need to go to the bathroom!" As soon as Jian Ning came in, she saw Li Mengyao holding two children and swaying on the ground.
"It's alright, sister-in-law, don't worry. Give the children to us, you can go to the restroom." Jian Ning went over and took one of the children, and Aunt Li also took one.
Because Jian Ning had already guided their Qi into their bodies, the two children's physical condition was exceptionally good, even though they weren't even a month old yet.
But his little head has hardened up and he can lift it up on his own.
And they were especially close to Jian Ning. The one she was holding reached out its little hand to touch Jian Ning's face as soon as it saw her, while the other one in Aunt Li's arms also tried its best to reach towards Jian Ning.
"Auntie, these two children look almost identical, I can't tell which one is which."
"That's because you don't come here often. The one you're holding in your arms is the second brother, Tiedan."
This kid is really clever, a real schemer. You could tell he was smarter than his brother from a young age, and he's also incredibly impatient. He gets upset if you're even a little late giving him his milk.
"It's good to be smart, you won't suffer when you grow up. Tiedan, you like your aunt, don't you?"
Jian Ning kissed his fair, tender little face. It was chubby, smelled of milk, and had such delicate skin that it was truly adorable.
Tie Dan stared intently at Jian Ning with his big, dark eyes, and when she suddenly kissed him, he burst out laughing.
"Good heavens, this child might be a prodigy. I remember this child, if he were to actually smile, it would be three or four months later. He must be very happy and delighted."
Aunt Li thought her eldest grandson was truly remarkable. He was different from ordinary children. She believed it was definitely because she had taken excellent care of him during his postpartum period, and her daughter had plenty of breast milk; otherwise, how could the child be so smart?
Li Mengyao came out of the bathroom and quickly took the child from Jian Ning's arms.
"Give it to me. This baby probably pees a lot because he's breastfeeding. I'll help him urinate."
"Okay, sister-in-law, you take good care of the child. I'll take Bawang out for some fresh air."
As soon as Jian Ning finished speaking, Ba Wang darted to the door and waited. It felt so stifling in the room and had been wanting to get out for a long time.
Cao Xue saw a dog suddenly run out of the tortoise shell.
It was quite a surprise. In this post-apocalyptic world, where would any animal survive? Let alone a husky that was so well-fed and healthy, it was clear that it hadn't lacked food.
“Cao Xue, its name is Bawang. It’s very sensible, so you don’t need to be afraid of it,” Jian Ning said to her with a smile as she followed behind.
"I'm not afraid of dogs. This dog is very well cared for. Jian Ning, once we get to land, try not to let it go out, otherwise it might get caught and eaten by someone else. That could cause trouble."
Cao Xue meant well. In Jian Ning's eyes, this dog might be family, a companion, but in the eyes of those who were starving, it was just a delicious meal, dog meat that could be eaten.
"Thank you for reminding me. This is no ordinary dog. It has also awakened superpowers. Even a hundred or eighty strong laborers might not be a match for it."
Jian Ning spoke with great confidence. In this world, apart from Huang Fugui, it was the most powerful dog capable of cultivating immortality. Who else could match its abilities?
"That's good. By the way, Jian Ning, this is the bracelet I promised to give you. Please accept it." Cao Xue took out a jewelry box wrapped in red velvet from her pocket, opened it, and handed it to Jian Ning.
Before even opening the box, Jian Ning could already sense the rich spiritual energy inside, indicating that it was indeed an old artifact.
Without standing on ceremony with Cao Xue, he opened it and couldn't help but exclaim, "It's so beautiful!"
This bracelet actually has four colors and is inlaid with gold wire, so it is obviously not ordinary.
"You're willing to give me something so valuable?" Jian Ning took the bracelet, examined it carefully, and asked with a smile.
“These are just material possessions. What use are they if you lose your life?” Cao Xue sighed softly, hesitated for a moment, and then continued.
“Jian Ning, I know you’re not an ordinary person. Of course, you haven’t been hiding it from me either. I know you have something special about you.”
So, what else can I offer you in exchange for learning your martial arts or abilities?
Anything that can give me some ability to protect myself in this apocalypse, I'd be willing to serve you as your maid for the rest of my life!
Cao Xue spoke with particular sincerity.
"Nothing else is needed, this is enough. Cao Xue, you're right, I do have some skills. If you want to learn martial arts, I can teach you, but nothing else is needed. Whether you can learn it or not depends on your own comprehension."
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