blogombal Chapter 186 Rules are rules
Chapter 186 Rules are rules
Xu Si frowned as soon as his hands touched the cold steering wheel.
No, it's not just a feeling that something is missing...
He turned around abruptly and looked at the back of the car.
empty.
It's completely empty.
The container was originally crammed full of instant noodles, biscuits, canned goods, and drinks...
The supplies looted from school shops and post stations, enough to make the entire convoy envious, have all vanished.
Only the clean seats remained, reflecting a cold light under the dim red interior lights.
"Damn it!" Xu Si couldn't help but curse under his breath.
The "infinite reshaping" property of "Nirvana" seems to have not only devoured the SUV, but also everything in his car. Xu Si felt the rear of the car.
The already wilted potato sprouts were gone too.
"What's wrong, Brother Dao?" came Xiao Luo's concerned voice from the walkie-talkie.
"...It's nothing." Xu Si rubbed his temples, forcing himself to calm down.
Supplies can be found again, but as long as the car is still here, that's the greatest fortune.
Fortunately, he still had some spare supplies in his own space, so he wouldn't go hungry. At worst, those two boxes of glucose would be enough for him to drink for half a month.
But why this inexplicable heartache?
He started the engine, and "Nirvana" let out a deep, smooth roar, more steady and powerful than ever before.
The headlights came on, their beams like two sharp swords slicing through the darkness of lava, illuminating the eerily flat wasteland ahead.
"Everyone, check the vehicles and supplies, report the numbers!" Fu Xiaojian's voice came through the walkie-talkie, regaining its usual composure.
"The Mengshi (a type of aircraft) is in good working order, with ample fuel, sufficient supplies, and all personnel in good standing!"
"Pickup truck in good working order, fuel plentiful, supplies sufficient, and personnel all present!"
……
"The ambulance is in good working order, with ample fuel, supplies, and personnel!"
"Nirvana is operating normally, with ample fuel and a full complement of personnel!"
Xu Si was speechless; after going around in circles, he was the only one left who was penniless.
In summary, aside from Xu Si's supplies being "completely looted," almost all other vehicles in the convoy were "well-supplied."
Clearly, everyone had a great time in the city!
"Jiao Jiao, do you still have a few barrels of oil left in your pickup truck? Remember to pay me back?" Xu Si had to be meticulous about every penny now.
The intercom system remained silent.
"Are you trying to steal Brother Dao's oil, you little brat?"
"Tomorrow I'll have the team members watch your video again!" Xu Si's current demeanor is exactly like that of a young, blond guy threatening his ex-girlfriend with a video after a breakup.
"Redhead, how dare you?" the little girl exclaimed angrily!
……
"Ahem, let's leave this area first," Fu Xiaojian decisively ordered.
The convoy drove in the opposite direction from Salt Lake, regardless of how high the danger level was.
Even the tallest building isn't as tall as the "King of the Tower".
The deep, powerful engine roar of "Nirvana" was like the heartbeat of a giant beast, tearing a gash in the desolate wasteland.
This is the first time the team has traveled in the dark since Ronaldinho joined.
The convoy moved slowly across the completely "flattened" ruins of the salt market, like a few specks of dust.
The headlights are the only light source.
There were no landmarks, no roads, not even slopes; it was as flat as if it had been brushed.
Fu Xiaojian led the way in his Mengshi truck, accelerating rapidly. With no obstacles in sight, the convoy was like wild horses unleashed on the grassland, the accelerator floored.
Chen Pei and Tang Jinxiu could no longer distinguish the city from its original appearance. Gazing at the monotonous darkness and desolation outside the window, their eyes were empty.
The bond that held them together with the past and the world seemed to break with the demise of the salt market.
Xu Si sat in the driver's seat of "Nirvana," his starry eyes gazing at the taillights of the convoy ahead through the windshield.
His feelings were so complex that they were hard to describe.
Although the purification points surged to over 25,000, the rebirth evolution and the leap in ranking were undoubtedly huge gains.
But the cost was equally heavy—not only was the entire force nearly wiped out, but the supplies they had painstakingly scavenged also fed the "hungry" vehicle.
Now, besides the few boxes of medical supplies, some scattered seeds, and some spare food, there are only a few strange items that he doesn't need for the time being left in his cloak space.
Oh, and there's also the little girl's "embarrassing history" on my phone.
"Damn it..."
He muttered another curse under his breath, unsure whether he was cursing the unreasonable Lou Mi Wang, cursing his own greed and recklessness, or simply venting his frustration.
Taking out the two strange items he had found that day finally gave him some comfort.
[Mysterious Drop Detected: Essence of Golden Rock]
[Item Properties: Immortal, Durable, Energy Conductive]
[Strange item detected: Desolate Hoof]
[Item Characteristics: Unknown Gravity, Desert Collapse, Barren Domain]
Xu Si's eyes lit up.
Great stuff! These are all excellent base materials for enhancing attack or defense!
Furthermore, there is a domain-related feature, which Xu Si had previously benefited from in the [Ice Heart] game.
Thinking back on this trip to the city, Xu Si felt a sense of trepidation.
Even an ordinary salt market is home to such a strange creature.
What about even bigger cities?
What about Shanghai?
What about Chongqing?
What about Yancheng?
What about the Shanghai Stock Exchange?
……
What kind of eerie creatures might be lurking there?
The convoy drove silently across the dark wasteland for a long time until the terrain began to undulate. After driving for a while longer, Fu Xiaojian ordered the convoy to set up camp and rest on a relatively dry, hard ground.
There was no campfire, and no conversation.
Only after the vehicle is turned off does the bone-chilling silence and coldness permeate the air.
Jiang Li did not forcibly activate the barrier again, but Xiao Luo's psionic barrier remained in place.
Xu Si pushed open the car door, and the cold night wind invigorated him.
Xing Tong looked towards the direction of Yanshi—where there was only deep darkness, not even a trace of outline could be seen.
"Completely gone." Chen Pei's voice rang out behind him.
The boy had followed him unnoticed and stood beside him, gazing in the direction of his hometown. His face was expressionless, but the depth in his eyes was deeper than the night.
It's hard to imagine that this is a boy even younger than Xu Si.
"How about we call Su Su and the others over, and then we can divide up the strange drops we've collected?"
The hunting party disbanded. There were three level 3 monsters in total, and three monsters dropped the following items: [Gun Horn], [Golden Marrow], and [Wilderness Hoof].
Although Xu Si was somewhat reluctant, they still needed to discuss the allocation plan!
"I didn't do much, you don't need to give it to me!" Chen Pei was taken aback, then said. He didn't expect Xu Si to actually take it out to distribute.
Ignoring Xu Si, Chen Pei turned his gaze back into the darkness.
"I don't want it either. Although I still owe Brother Wang Hu a strange drop, I'm already at Sequence 3, so I can pay him back anytime. Oh, and here, this is yours!"
Tashan reluctantly removed the two wristbands from his wrists. These two things were really useful, but it was agreed that they were only for borrowing.
Su Su, who followed, also handed over the seemingly weightless [Immortal Mist].
Although she was also reluctant, rules are rules.