Chapter 433 Shall we talk?
Xie Tu, thinking of Yun Zhao's painting skills, politely declined his suggestion, "No need, would it be convenient for us to go in and take a look?"
Civilian shelters outside need to rely on large bases for protection.
The person in charge, not wanting to offend an S-class Sentinel, readily agreed.
"sure."
Zhao Hongkai left four sentries to watch the car and led the two men through a narrow passage into the interior of the circular building.
It's a hidden paradise inside.
Upon entering, one is greeted by a spacious training ground used for the sentries' daily training.
The space on the left and right sides is cleverly divided into multiple functional areas.
The space, with a ceiling height of several tens of meters, contains many lofts of varying heights, used by sentries to monitor the outside world.
Although simple, it was well-organized.
"There are no ordinary people on the first floor; it's where the sentries and guides live."
Zhao Hongkai thought for a moment and said, "However, we only have two guides here, both of whom are female."
As he spoke, he led the two towards the staircase leading to the underground.
"Don't let our small appearance fool you, our underground space is actually quite large."
As Zhao Hongkai walked, he said, "After the city was reduced to ruins, most of the underground buildings were still preserved. In winter, we usually stay underground. If we are besieged by mutants, there are many exits below where we can evacuate."
Neither Yun Zhao nor Xie Tu responded.
The folk refuges that have survived from the old era all have their own unique features.
Yun Zhao held Xie Tu's hand as they came down the stairs.
The inside is far more complex than it appears from the outside.
The basement is divided into many living areas, with residential areas on both the left and right sides. The alleyways are interconnected, leading to unknown places.
It was daytime, and many people were out and about.
Upon seeing the strangers who had suddenly appeared, the residents were slightly taken aback, and then dispersed to go about their own business.
Whispers soon broke out around them.
"Who are the two men that Battalion Commander Zhao brought?"
"I wonder, could she be new here?"
"But that girl was dressed so cleanly, so fair-skinned, why would she come here?"
In the wasteland era, ordinary people don't pay attention to the appearance of outsiders.
Instead, she wore clean and tidy clothes and had fair skin.
Yun Zhao didn't hear those sounds. The people here were sallow and thin, but their spirits were quite good.
They lacked supplies, but they did not suffer injustice or abuse.
This proves that Zhao Hongkai is a reliable person.
She turned to Zhao Hongkai and asked, "Can we look around freely?"
“Of course.” Zhao Hongkai nodded repeatedly and beckoned two sentries to accompany him.
While Qixia Camp is safe, it is too far from the four major bases.
It is very inconvenient to exchange for supplies.
They go to the Dawn Base about once every six months, and the round trip takes about a month.
Zhao Hongkai wanted to build a good relationship with the S-class Sentinels.
This person is no ordinary person; it's a rare opportunity to get to know them, and it might open up new avenues for us in the future.
Yun Zhao had already pulled Xie Tu along and started checking each area one by one.
Although she had never met her father, she had heard his voice.
A very gentle voice.
Yun Zhao believed that he would recognize her if they met.
Qixia Camp has a population of just over 400. Excluding sentries and guides, there are only about 300 people living on the basement floor.
It takes less than two hours to complete a loop.
Xie Tu quietly followed her, talking with the two sentries who were accompanying her, "Who are the outsiders who came to seek refuge in the last twenty years?"
Upon hearing this, the sentry led the two to the person in charge of the living area to check the information.
"There are only two or three households. We have almost no outsiders here. We have lived here since the Dark Ages."
The person in charge muttered, "Outsiders either go to the main base or to Qinhuai Camp not far ahead. Why would they come to our Qixia Camp?"
Migrants all want to find a safe place to settle down.
Their camp was so well hidden that many people had no idea it was there.
The person in charge took them to see those two or three households.
They were all ordinary people, men and women, young and old, and there were no single men.
Yun Zhao thought for a moment, afraid of missing any clues, so he deliberately released his spiritual threads to capture emotions and took Xie Tu for another walk.
Still, nothing was gained.
Xie Tu, afraid of disappointing her, squeezed her hand. "This is only the first camp. It's still early. Don't be discouraged."
Yun Zhao was already mentally prepared and nodded silently.
*
After leaving Qixia Camp, the two drove to Qinhuai Camp, which was dozens of miles away.
Qin Huai Camp was built on Zhongshan Mountain and served as a large refuge for thousands of people in the vicinity.
The campsite covers a vast area and is surrounded by high bridges. The only access route is connected by retractable bridges, and there are air-raid shelters inside for refuge.
Moreover, they also possessed a formidable search team and cultivated fields in the mountains behind the village.
Xie Tu identified himself and successfully crossed the bridge into the mountains.
Once you get up the mountain, you can see the rolling gray fog in the distance from the high altitude.
—Pollution Zone No. 344.
It was rated as five stars by the Dawn Base assessment team.
Yun Zhao looked at the sky, where the gray fog obscured the sun and created a sense of oppression.
She said, "If the contaminated area spreads again, they will probably have to migrate."
"The migration of thousands of people is by no means an easy task."
Xie Tu looked at the mountain road ahead: "It's too far from the four major bases. The nearest one, Dawn Base, is across two provinces."
If those in power are ruthless, most ordinary people may be left behind.
In this era, survival depends on oneself.
Yun Zhao nodded, seemingly lost in thought, and said softly, "It seems the situation outside is indeed very bad."
Xie Tu frowned slightly and said in a softer tone, "We cannot change what has already happened. Doing what we can within our capabilities is enough."
Yun Zhao turned her head and looked at his resolute profile.
The car has arrived at the gate of Qinhuai Camp.
Xie Tu parked the car, ignoring the people waiting at the door, and turned to meet her gaze.
Xie Tu stared at her intently and slowly said, "Something's wrong with you."
After leaving the contaminated area and learning such a big secret, she remained the same as before.
Be patient and calm, neither hasty nor slow.
It seemed as if it was completely unafraid of 'its' will being detected.
Xie Tu is not a person who is easily anxious.
As an S-class Sentinel, he was already used to facing all kinds of dangerous challenges.
But this time, the situation is completely different.
The existence and power of high-latitude beings are beyond human comprehension, and they could destroy them at any time from a spiritual perspective.
The predecessors at Dawn Base hoped to rely on the Light Guides to deal with these indescribable high-dimensional creatures.
However, Yun Zhao's spiritual realm is incomplete.
Xie Tu knew this better than anyone else.
He didn't want her to take risks or get hurt.
But she herself appeared nonchalant, and her thoughts remain a mystery to this day.
"Shall we talk?"
Xie Tu leaned down, his dark eyes fixed on her. "What are you thinking about? Tell me?"
Yun Zhao glanced at the person peeking out the window, but didn't speak immediately. Instead, he moved closer to him and wrapped his arms around his neck.
This is not a place for conversation.
Yun Zhao tilted her head back and kissed his chin. "Shall we talk inside?"
Xie Tu surrendered instantly, "...Mm."
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