"That's perfect. We don't need to rush on the way back. We can visit each city and collect some supplies."
Jian Ning felt that taking Liu Gang back was a bit of a hindrance; they had encountered two such large pythons on the way there, and there was no doubt that other large wild animals might have escaped. She thought she could look for them on the way back.
It's much more convenient not having to bring Liu Gang along.
“Okay, get some rest. Let’s sleep in your space. It’s not convenient outside.” Xiao Lingfeng said, putting one arm around Jian Ning’s waist.
He bent down and kissed her on the cheek.
"Aren't you tired after flying for so long? You have good stamina!" Jian Ning chuckled, locked the door, and pulled Xiao Lingfeng into the space.
The climate here is like spring all year round, and the spiritual energy is abundant, making it a perfect place for them to cultivate together.
You don't need to get up early here. When I went out in the morning, it was already almost 8:30.
Xiao Lingfeng finished dressing and opened the door, only to see the soldier who had greeted him yesterday striding towards him.
"Comrade Xiao, breakfast is ready. Shall we go to the canteen and have something to eat now?"
"Okay, thank you for your hard work." Xiao Lingfeng turned around and called out to Jian Ning. She quickly put on her coat and followed him to the cafeteria.
Although it was the apocalypse, the conditions at the Beijing base were significantly better than theirs. This morning, there was steaming hot millet porridge, as well as large meat buns made with white flour, pork, and cabbage.
There were three or four kinds of pickled vegetables alone. And they were unlimited, until they were full. Perhaps they were being given special treatment because they were guests from out of town.
Liu Gang had already eaten three large meat buns while sitting at the table. Seeing Xiao Lingfeng and Jian Ning approach, he quickly stood up.
"Captain Xiao, sister-in-law."
"Hmm, eat up, the food here is pretty good!" Xiao Lingfeng patted Liu Gang on the shoulder, gesturing for him to sit down and eat.
"It's really good, these meat buns taste great. Thin skin and lots of filling!" Liu Gang said, picking up another one and stuffing it into his mouth.
"The first two years here were also tough, but fortunately we have a good reserve of backup."
Livestock farming is now on the right track, so there's no shortage of meat and flour, but we still have to use them sparingly; it's not like peacetime.
"This is already very good. The capital city is indeed better able to handle emergencies than ours." Xiao Lingfeng was telling the truth.
If Jianghai City had the same level of preparedness as this place, probably not so many people would have died. We can't blame anyone else; who could have predicted the apocalypse would come so suddenly?
Even if he knew back then, what could he do? Should he serve as a warning to the national armed forces, preventing them from arresting him as mentally ill?
After getting breakfast with Jian Ning, they sat down and ate with Liu Gang.
"Captain Xiao, when are you leaving?" Liu Gang finished his bowl of millet porridge in one gulp, smacked his lips with a hint of satisfaction, and asked in a low voice.
"In a few days, the commander will take some things back to Regiment Commander Gao. Are you settling in well here?"
"That's good. I've been assigned to Old Wang's side, as a close bodyguard. Actually, this base is quite safe, but since I've been given the order, I'll naturally complete the mission diligently."
"Do a good job. Don't embarrass Commander Gao. I'll come back to see you when I have the chance."
Xiao Lingfeng ate quickly; in the time it took to talk, he had already swallowed two large meat buns.
Jian Ning hasn't even finished half of her meal yet.
"Alright, then I'll be waiting for you."
Liu Gang was actually reluctant to leave the base, but there was indeed a mission here. He also saw that Wang Laogang had just arrived yesterday and gone straight into the research lab, completely disregarding his age and whether his body could handle it.
These scientists selflessly dedicated themselves to the country, so as a soldier defending his homeland, he had no choice but to obey orders as his sacred duty.
After finishing his meal, with nothing much to do, Xiao Lingfeng asked the soldier who had brought him if he could go out and take a look.
“Captain Xiao, the base is quite safe here, and there are lights to illuminate the area. But outside the base, it’s pitch black, and there are no people living there. Your safety cannot be guaranteed if you go out there.”
"It's okay, I'm just taking a walk, nothing will happen."
"Then I need to ask the commander. You all wait a while." The young soldier didn't dare to make the decision on his own, so he ran off after saying that, and returned more than ten minutes later with an approval slip.
"The commander has agreed. During your stay at the base, you can come and go as you please with this slip of paper. But don't come back too late. The lights here will be turned off after 10 p.m."
"Okay, thank you. You can go ahead and get busy. We can go out by ourselves." Xiao Lingfeng took the approval slip and walked out of the base gate with Jian Ning.
Once outside, it was pitch black, and it was difficult to discern directions.
"Let's walk a bit further away. I reckon there's nothing good around the base anymore. Oh, and how about we check out the antique market? Nobody's going to take anything from there."
Jian Ning thought she was really smart; when it came to antiques, Beijing had more.
There must be plenty of good stuff in the antique market. But now that it's the apocalypse, everyone's scrambling to hoard food, so nobody's going to bother with the antique market.
"Okay, let's find a bus stop sign first to see where the antique street is." Even without a map,
However, bus stops are everywhere in Beijing, and the two of them just randomly picked two to pinpoint their location. It wasn't in the city center, but rather in the eastern part of Beijing.
It's only about seven or eight kilometers from Panjiayuan, and the two of them arrived in no time by flying on their swords. They just weren't sure how accurate their direction was, since neither of them was very familiar with Beijing.
After discussing it, the two decided to follow the bus route and avoid flying too far.
While you're there, you can also check if there are any other useful shops. You can go in and take a look.
Sure enough, after walking less than one stop, Jian Ning saw a 4S store.
"Come on, didn't we say we were going to find a car for my brother? Let's go inside and take a look."
Xiao Lingfeng nodded. He was also very interested in the car. Holding a powerful flashlight, the two walked to the shop's entrance and saw that the glass on the door was shattered, and the interior was a complete mess.
Many luxury cars were flooded. They were piled up haphazardly and couldn't be driven without repairs.
"What a pity. I was only thinking about making food in my space, not about stocking up on a few nice cars." Jian Ning sighed as she looked around the room.
"Don't worry, there will be other opportunities. Let's go." Xiao Lingfeng took Jian Ning's hand and stepped out of the house.
This apocalypse is inherently filled with all sorts of natural disasters, unless the car is driven to the top floor, a high place.
Otherwise, cars that have been soaked in storms and floods would basically be totaled if they were started.
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