"You are An Cheng's relative, so you are my friend. There is no need for friends to see each other like this. But I really want to know how you and... Xiaochen were caught that day. Can you tell me carefully?

Tell me?"

Du Jiujiu had no intention of repaying them when he rescued them, so he changed the subject lightly and asked Luo Yucheng what he had always wanted to know, the reason why they were trapped there.

This question was completely expected by Luo Yucheng, so he didn't think about it for too long after hearing this. He just smiled bitterly and slowly told the things that Du Jiujiu didn't know.

"Actually, I wasn't poisoned that day... I haven't liked mushrooms since I was a child, so I only tasted the porridge that day and put it down. But even so, I was mentally confused for a while.

When I woke up, I was already outside with you.

I sensed something was wrong and wanted to persuade everyone to go back to the base, but you all became very manic after being poisoned. I couldn't stop everyone, so I planned to bring Xiaochen back, who had no ability to protect himself, and then make plans.

But on the way back, I encountered a mutated beast. At that time, I was seriously injured and my powers were very stagnant due to the residue of toxins. I was no match for it, so I had to fight and retreat with Xiaochen, hoping to find someone to fight with.

Hide in a hidden place first."

When he said this, Luo Yucheng gradually became excited.

"But we didn't expect that after arriving in that community, we actually encountered someone more terrifying than this beast.

After they killed the beast, they set their sights on us. I lost control of my body after being glanced at by the silver-haired woman named Qi Lan. I could only watch myself and Xiaochen being led away by them.

Walk.

Later, I was used as a vessel to cultivate vines by the woman who could control the vines, and Xiaochen fell into the hands of Qi Lan."

Luo Yucheng's clenched fists had veins popping out, and his brows were full of resentment towards the behavior of those humans and beasts and guilt for not being able to save Lin Haochen.

"It's not your fault. You've done a lot for him."

Mentioning Lin Haochen again, Du Jiujiu also felt sad. Although they had not been in contact for a long time, in Du Jiujiu's heart, she had already regarded the boy who was willing to protect her with his own life as her younger brother.

Now that his hope of survival was slim, Du Jiujiu's heart felt as painful as a knife. But she couldn't put all the responsibility on Luo Yucheng. Luo Yucheng was already trying his best to protect him. And she had clearly arrived at Lin Haochen's side at that time.

He was around, but still couldn't save him.

It's all her fault that she's not strong enough!! If she could be stronger, the ending wouldn't be like this.

"Jiujiu, don't think about this for now. Your injury is not completely healed yet. Eat something quickly. It will also help you regain some strength."

At this moment, Hu Xiaoyun walked out of the simple kitchen separated by wooden boards on the side, holding a bowl of steaming porridge in his hand.

Du Jiujiu took the bowl and found that in addition to the green vegetables that had been cut into small dices, there was also the meat of exotic animals that had been cooked until it was soft and rotten.

The smell of white porridge mixed with the aroma of meat continued to penetrate Du Jiujiu's nostrils, making her already withered stomach become even more hungry and unbearable.

The dead have passed away, but those left behind will continue to struggle in the apocalypse. The cold apocalypse will not leave time for people to feel sad. Only by seizing every moment to become stronger can we have hope of survival.

Du Jiujiu thanked Hu Xiaoyun, and without caring about burning it, she picked up the bowl and ate the entire bowl of porridge in three mouthfuls, which made Hu Xiaoyun feel distressed.

"Jiujiu, eat slowly, there is still a lot in the pot, I will serve it to you."

Hu Xiaoyun knew how big Du Jiujiu's appetite was. When she went to the kitchen this time, she directly brought all the pots over and served them to Du Jiujiu one bowl after another.

Du Jiujiu was not polite. She had been hungry for a long time and her stomach was very empty. Even if there was a cow in front of her, she would not be able to eat it, let alone this pot of fragrant and soft meat porridge.

After a while, she finished the full pot of porridge like a whirlwind. At this time, Du Jiujiu raised her head and saw Luo Yucheng and the others looking at her, and couldn't help but feel a trace of embarrassment on her face.

"Um...have you not eaten yet?"

"No, no, this is originally prepared for you, Sister Jiujiu. We still have this."

When Wei Qingqing saw this, he quickly raised his hand and pulled out a basket full of dried meat from the shelf nearby to show it to Du Jiujiu. He then pointed at the large vegetables on the shelf with a pair of big eyes shining brightly.

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"By the way, you didn't know, right? During this period we caught a lot of strange animals and found several edible wild vegetables. Now we have a lot of food reserves, so we no longer have to worry about eating!"

"Thank you for your hard work." Du Jiujiu sighed from the bottom of his heart.

During their absence, they managed the base in such an orderly manner and kept everything on track. The hard work they put in must be indispensable.

"These things are what we should do." An Cheng walked up to Du Jiujiu, smiled slightly, and rubbed her soft black hair.

"Before, we were too dependent on you, but that's not okay. We are a collective, and if we want to go further in the end of the world, all of us must grow up."

"You're right, we are a collective, and I can't do it alone. Likewise, I can't persist until now without you by my side."

Du Jiujiu nodded and agreed very much with An Cheng's words. Since the end of the world, they have been supporting each other until now. This is not only due to everyone's strength, but also a kind of spiritual support.

Before this, Du Jiujiu had thought about being their protective umbrella and letting herself bear more dangers, but now Lin Haochen, a living example, has sounded a wake-up call to her, and Du Jiujiu must reconsider the way she lives with her companions in the future.

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"Jiujiu, now that your injury has almost recovered, I have something to discuss with you. Do you still remember my brother's mission? It has been delayed for too long, and now it is time to set off.

"An Cheng said, looking a little hesitant to speak.

"Well, we have indeed been delayed for a long time. Let's pack our luggage and set off at dawn tomorrow."

Du Jiujiu didn't notice An Cheng's expression. As he spoke, he stood up and found the long sword Zhanwu placed on the bottom of the shelf, and examined it carefully.

After that fierce battle, this long knife not only did not add any scars, but gave it a vague sense of killing. As he slowly got used to it, Du Jiujiu seemed to have some kind of connection with it.
Chapter completed!