Watching the sleeping Xiao Bai, Zhang Chen finally let go of his worried heart.
Knowing the origin of the [Ice Condensing Flower], he would have a direction to find it in the future.
Moreover, he now had enough for two bottles of [Subjugation Potion], which should be able to maintain the little fellow's stable emotions for a long time.
He just hoped her growth wouldn't be too fast.
Zhang Chen sat by the bed, gently stroking Xiao Bai's hair, and thought.
Er Pang felt exceptionally secure beside Zhang Chen.
Previously full of vigilance, he could now comfortably lie by Zhang Chen's feet and sleep.
The convoy wound its way through a city being encroached upon by giant plants.
Soon, the sun set again.
The convoy stopped in a wide-open clearing.
Such a place offered good visibility and was less prone to sneak attacks.
At this moment, Xiao Bai also slowly woke up.
"Ah, I slept so comfortably!"
Xiao Bai stretched and said.
"But... I haven't bathed for several days, and I smell sweaty. I need to take a bath!"
Xiao Bai muttered to herself.
"Although ours is an RV, it doesn't have bathing facilities, and the water in the tank is contaminated!"
"It's good enough to have drinking water now. Be patient, little sister!"
The female driver glanced at Xiao Bai helplessly and said.
She thought: It's already the apocalypse, how can there be such a pampered little girl?
And this father spoils her too much!
Wants to bathe? And change clothes?
The one she was wearing now was only changed last week.
If it weren't for the zombie bloodstains, she wouldn't have been willing to change it.
Now that all the shops in the apocalypse were destroyed, clothes were used up and gone, becoming a scarce resource.
"Mr. Zhang Chen, Xiao Bai, Er Pang, would you like to join us for a bite?"
Xiao Guanghan knocked on the door and invited with a smile.
"Hmm? What delicious food is there!"
As soon as she heard "food," Xiao Bai's eyes lit up.
She pushed open the car door and jumped out excitedly. Outside was a small open space.
The convoy formed a circle in the open area.
In the middle was a place for survivors to move around and rest.
A bonfire was burning in the center. Around the bonfire, survivors could rest in their cars or tents.
Pure water was being boiled over the bonfire at this moment.
Survivors lined up, each holding two bowls of instant noodles.
Someone next to them was distributing sausage sticks, two per person, plus a bottle of drink.
Seasonings were important, as they could make many unpalatable foods edible.
Therefore, each of the survivor's two bowls of instant noodles could only have half a packet of sauce and powder.
Pouring water only enough to cover the noodle cake, just enough to rehydrate the noodles, to prevent wasting water.
When these convenience foods were collected, they felt like there were a lot and they couldn't finish them!
But with continuous casualties, massive loss of supplies, and everyone's appetite greatly increasing now!
Seeing that these foods were not many, it was estimated that in another week, they would have to find ways to eat insect meat!
"I hope there will be plenty of food to buy in Zhong'an City!"
Xiao Guanghan introduced to himself.
"Since the food here is not abundant, we won't disturb you!"
"Also... I'm not used to sleeping in an RV, the bed is a bit small!"
"We'll camp outside and rest!"
Zhang Chen said.
"Alright, do as you please. We'll call you tomorrow morning before we set off!"
Xiao Guanghan nodded to Zhang Chen and said.
Zhang Chen waved to Xiao Bai and Er Pang, then leaped over the convoy's defense line and walked out.
"Professor, I just heard Xiao Bai say she wanted to change clothes and take a bath... Sigh, this is the apocalypse!"
"And you kindly let them stay in the RV, but they don't cherish it!"
"Sleeping in a tent outside is definitely not as comfortable as sleeping in a bed in an RV!"
The female driver complained in a low voice.
Xiao Guanghan waved his hand, interrupting the female driver, and said with a smile:
"Actually, I think Zhang Chen is a good person. He's probably doing it to take care of me!"
"He knows I'm old and need to rest in the RV, so he found an excuse to go out and stay on his own, right?"
"Such a strong person must have pride, and even when helping others, he has to make it seem like he doesn't care."
"Oh! So that's how it is!" The female driver nodded.
Just then, a team member standing guard on the roof suddenly shouted: "Holy crap!"
"What's wrong?"
"Did something happen?"
"Is it another insect swarm?!"
The survivors below immediately became vigilant.
Some even drew their weapons, ready to defend themselves.
"No... it's not monsters, it's... a villa!"
The guard on duty didn't know how to say it.
"A villa? What villa?"
Xiao Guanghan asked in surprise.
Supported by several captains, he finally climbed onto the roof.
In front of everyone's eyes was a brightly lit villa.
Around it, there were more than ten automatic sentry towers.
Er Pang was excitedly jumping around on the velvet carpet on the first floor.
Zhang Chen and Xiao Bai were sitting at the dining table, eating steak, crispy calamari rings, and french fries.
Next to them were two large bottles of iced cola.
Cold mist rose from the cups.
After a while, after finishing the meal, Zhang Chen started washing the dishes.
Xiao Bai, barefoot, ran upstairs.
The second floor of the villa contained bedrooms and bathrooms, so blackout curtains were hung, making it impossible to see inside.
But everyone clearly heard the sound of flowing water...
It sounded like they were really bathing!
"There's even water for bathing?!"
"This is too extravagant!"
"Um... Professor Xiao... Zhang Chen didn't just say that out of politeness... he really doesn't like sleeping in the RV..."
The female driver's jaw almost dropped in surprise.
"Mm... I see... So... Xiao Bai wanting to bathe and change clothes... these are actually very natural requests..."
"It's not that she's too pampered, it's just that our supplies are too scarce..."
Xiao Guanghan sighed and murmured.
He had indeed imagined that survivors with Zhang Chen's strength would have abundant supplies.
But who would have thought it would be so abundant!
Electricity, water, high-end food, and comfortable rooms... dry, clean clothes...
This is too exaggerated!
"Are you sure you're not here on vacation?!"
Everyone who saw this scene instantly became jealous, so sour their teeth almost fell out.
Only such strong individuals deserve such ostentatious displays of wealth...
If anyone else dared to show off like this, they would die the next day without even knowing how they died!
But if it were a strong person like Zhang Chen...
Anyone who dared to act rashly would be sending supplies.
It was estimated that the great Zhang Chen would hold back his laughter and accept the crystal cores and ring fragments...
That night, Xiao Guanghan and the others slept restlessly, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.
"I could have borne the darkness, had I not seen the light..."