Chapter 72: Gift

The cottage was as warm as usual, and every corner of the living room was cleaned very clean.

On the dining table made of wood, a large shallow pot of thick and thick corn porridge had been arranged. Nina, wearing a blue-colored apron, walked over from the fireplace, smiled on her kind face, and gently placed a wooden tray filled with slices of bread next to the porridge bowl.

Lin Xiang leaned his luggage and weapons against the table, sat down, scooped up a spoonful of porridge, blew the heat rising from the surface, and slowly poured it into his mouth with indescribable comfort.

The porridge is delicious.

Compared to the familiar smell, it seems to have a special strong fragrance.

Looking at Lin Xiang who was a little confused, Wang Biao smiled with satisfaction: "A little cheese was added to the porridge. That was the high-quality item I bought from Lieyan City for 2,000 yuan last year. Nina has never been willing to eat it in the cellar. This time when you come back, she has put more than half in the porridge."

Nuclear explosions have led to the extinction of almost all domestic animals. Wanderers in the wilderness can often see cows with two heads. No one knows why this mutant creature appears in such a strange form, but one thing is certain - the recipe for two-headed cows is not limited to plants. Among them, humans also include.

Naturally, in this era, milk and cheese are equally luxury goods.

Recalling the rich milky fragrance in his mouth, Lin Xiang nodded silently. He put down the spoon in his hand, picked up the backpack at his feet, took out a ruler from it and handed it to Nina with a smile: "You will like it a little bit of your heart."

The box contains a brand new pair of women's long leather boots, and a plastic bag with candy that was previously distributed to children on the street.

"This, this is too expensive-" Nina happily stroked the soft leather on the upper, and her face was so excited that it shone red.

Most of the shoes of this era were obtained from various settlements through exchange of items. They have many sources, including relics from someone's death, or harvests from adventures from ruins. Most of them are not suitable for their feet, with dirty surfaces and emitting a disgusting odor. Those who get them have to re-treat, clean, repair, and turn them on before they can re-exert their original functions.

Of course, except for those large companies. They have their own professional shoemakers. Due to the scarcity of raw materials and the high cost, few finished shoes are circulated in the market except for a few consumers who are truly powerful and capable of purchasing. Even direct armed personnel from large institutions like Sosbia can only obtain ordinary distribution products of poor quality. As for those who wander in the wilderness, they often sew the occasionally obtained rubber fragments, or use wood to form shoes, and fill them with some soft materials to make them barely available instead.

Nina received a gift from a pair of exquisitely handmade black women's boots. The shiny surface exudes the unique fragrance of leather, and the boot barrel is filled with soft white foam cushions. Even in Emma City, there are probably only a few senior management personnel who can own this expensive high-end product.

Things that were very ordinary in the old era were as precious as treasures in the new era. This is reality.

"How long will it take to stay when I come back this time?" His wife's joy was obviously infected with Wang Biao, who was rude and generous. He smiled and pushed the plate of bread toward Lin Xiang's end.

"It depends on the situation! Maybe I will leave tomorrow."

Lin Xiang picked up a piece of bread, tear off a little and dipped it in the porridge bowl, stuffed it into his mouth and chewed it slowly: "How are you preparing for what I discussed with you last time?"

"The process has begun. The only problem is that there is not enough manpower."

This is a chaotic world.

From the day of resurrection, Lin Xiang has deeply realized that the power of his own can never survive in this environment full of radiation and various dangers.

Yinyue Town is a quiet and peaceful settlement. Just as the residents of the town said, this is their home.

It is also Lin Xiang’s home.

Building your home stronger, safer and more reliable is what he intends to do.

The weapons transported from Emma City have been placed in various dangerous passes. In the hidden corners of the back mountain of the town, an artillery position was even arranged. Relying on the rocks and natural terrain, three heavy machine gun towers were added to the exits at both ends of the town. In addition to the firearms and various types of weapons originally owned by the townsmen, the per capita armed level of Yinyue Town has exceeded 100%.

To sum it up in the simplest sentence, there are more guns than people.

"We need more people." Wang Biao sat upright, releasing a faint worry and trouble in his eyes: "If the entire defense system is allowed to exert its full power, at least hundreds of guards are needed. All the men in the town have no such number. Spring is coming soon, and the crops in the fields need to be cultivated. We can only reduce the number of guards, otherwise... at this time next year, many people may starve to death."

The crispy bread crumbs slowly turned into soft paste in the mouth. Lin Xiang swallowed a mouthful of this sticky semi-solid, picked up the cup that was placed on the edge of the dining plate and said thoughtfully: "Maybe... we can try to absorb some foreign refugees."

Wang Biao didn't say anything. The scar on his face, which was tightened because his brows frowned, proved that he did not agree with Lin Xiang's opinion.

In addition to mobs, people living in the wilderness can usually be divided into two categories: "settlers" and "clusters".

The nuclear explosion destroyed the order of the old era and almost destroyed the entire earth's ecosystem. The radiation-contaminated water sources compressed the human living area to the lowest limit. Except for deep water sources far from the surface, all freshwater lakes and rivers that have been discovered in the old era cannot be directly drunk. By obtaining or inheriting shelter technology from the ruins, companies and large institutions can purify the water that meets the daily needs of themselves and the people around their locations, as the best means to expand their own strength.

Time slowly reduces the traces left by radiation. Compared with decades ago, some light radiation source areas that can be directly consumed began to appear in the wilderness. Snow and rainfall at higher altitudes can also meet the minimum requirements that the human body can accept. Some lucky refugees even found cleaner groundwater sources, and fixed residences such as Yinyue Town appeared.

This situation is only a few. Nature will not give these creatures that destroy themselves because of the miserable scenes of human beings struggling on the brink of death, but also have to rely on their own to exist. Most of the water in the wilderness is polluted, and the result of being unable to endure thirst and drinking can only make the healthy body occupied by lesion tissue. For its own safety, humans have to abandon their companions suffering from radiation diseases and let them drag their bodies covered with polyps and radiation tumors to survive alone in the wild.

No one has counted the specific number of these abandoned people. People only know that - wandering in the wilderness, there are more and more mutated creatures with humans and monsters, and their frequency is increasing. Moreover, primitive tribes with similar social structures are gradually being formed.

The mob is the most prominent representative of it.

To be precise, they also belong to humans. But relevant research data from the "Joint Doctors Association" and several major institutions show that the mob's body organizational structure has undergone many changes. They are stronger than humans and can withstand more severe radiation. The area they occupy is not only limited to relatively densely populated mild radiation areas, moderate, severe, and even the edges of the nuclear war center area that year, traces of their activities can be found. Their food sources are much more than humans, the sources of drinking water are wider, and the numbers and populations are getting larger and larger.

In order to find settlements suitable for survival, the surviving people have to trek every day, wandering in boundless wilderness like pioneers in the ignorant era. They carefully search every inch of land they walk under their feet, open their eyes to find the source of sweet water that may appear. In the absence of any technical equipment, there are few lucky settlements like Yinyue Town. They often gather in a certain area with suitable defenses, dig wells with simple tools, and barely survive on the pitiful amount of cultivated land and drinking water. Once the well water drys up, they have to pack up and go on the road again, and find new settlements again.

In addition to mobs, refugees are the most fierce group of humans in the wilderness.

They have a strong sense of attack. In order to occupy the water source, fierce fighting often broke out between refugees. Wars between outsiders and residents are staged every day. They are tortured by hunger and thirst, and their monopoly mentality is much stronger than anyone else. In order to survive, they can do anything.

In comparison, the "settlers" have formed a fixed social structure and order, and even have a small legal system to a certain extent. The "settlers" are different. Once the water source in the residence is exhausted, they can only use their fists and teeth to compete for the necessary living space.

In the eyes of the residents of Yinyue Town, the "clubs" are all enemies. Only those who have been recognized by Lin Xiang are qualified to become new town residents.

No one knows what consequences will bring about accepting the dwellers. These greedy people may consume all the resources in the town, or expel or even kill all the original townsmen and replace them. No one can foresee the future, and using machine guns and cannons to block all dangers outside may be the best choice.

"Accept a small amount. Ten, five, or even fewer, one by one. You can send them tools and use monitoring and conversion methods to slowly turn these guys into our people. What do you think?" After thinking for a long time, Lin Xiang carefully expressed his own opinions.

"...It takes time." Wang Biao's brows were still frowning. However, compared with before, it had been stretched at least halfway: "It took a long time..."

Lin Xiang sighed secretly. He knew that Wang Biao was telling the truth. In this radiation-filled world, words such as "friendship" and "help" have long disappeared. Various beautiful qualities possessed by humans in the old era have long disappeared in the cruel natural environment. People would rather believe in the reality brought by bullets and violence than imagine the fantasies brought by generousness and tenderness.

"There's another thing...I need your help." Speaking of this, Wang Biao took out a small glass bottle as thick as a finger from his pocket and put it solemnly on the table.

It was a bottle that was only about ten centimeters long. The top of the opening was stained with a little white wax seal, and the bottom of the bottle was almost completely empty, and there was still a little bit of a slightly blue transparent liquid.

Lin Xiang faced the bottle body to the light side of the window, and you could see a black "50%" symbol on the side of the bottle wall.

“This is an anti-radiation drug.”

The scarred man stuck out his tongue and licked his dry lips: "This thing can be bought in every large settlement and city, and it is also sold by Sosbia and the Joint Association of Doctors. According to the drug effect level, the intensity of anti-radiation is different. The intensity of anti-radiation drugs circulating on the market is generally about 20% to 50%. Based on the physique of adults, even if you have to go deep into the severe radiation area, 50% resistance is enough. However, I heard that this drug has higher-level varieties. The Emma City Auction House occasionally has 70% resistance. And to buy a drug with 100% resistance, only... only..."

As he said that, Wang Biao raised his head and looked at the mercenary plate of the Skeleton Knight Order hanging around Lin Xiang's neck. He was quite expectant but hesitant and stumbled: "This thing is very expensive... Ordinary people are not qualified to buy it. Only the internal members of the Knight Order you are in can get it..."

Lin Xiang didn't say anything. He was waiting for the scarred man's words that had not finished yet.

Anti-radiation drugs are not precious things. In Sosbian dollars, the market price of 20% anti-deficiency drugs is about 50 to 60 yuan. However, this is the first time he has heard of 100% anti-deficiency drugs.

The pollution around Yinyue Town is not high. Under normal circumstances, the townspeople cannot use this drug at all. Wang Biao suddenly made this request... Lin Xiang was indeed a little curious.

After a long time, the scar-faced man with a struggled facial expression said with difficulty: "Nina... is pregnant. I found out from the doctor in the city that if a newborn baby takes this medicine as soon as he is born, he will become very healthy. He will even never get infected with radiation. Don't worry, I will earn more money and slowly repay you. I will share half of the harvest in the field next year. No, I will share two-thirds of your... "

Lin Xiang sat there quietly, and a very complicated feeling surged in his heart.

He suddenly remembered those innocent and cute children in kindergartens in the old era.

At that time, everyone could live in a clean and clean environment. There was no radiation, no pollution, the sun was shining, the air was fresh, and the relaxing green could be seen everywhere.

Can this world still return to its former appearance?

He couldn't find the answer.

However, in the deepest part of my heart, at least there is hope.

The liquid that oozed out of his eyes unconsciously made his vision a little hazy, but Lin Xiang's mouth still showed a faint smile from his heart.

"I will find a way to deal with the medicine problem. However, you must agree to me with a condition."

"What conditions?" Not only Wang Biao, but even Nina felt a little nervous when she heard this.

"After the child is born, I will be his godfather." Lin Xiang said very slowly and seriously.

By dawn, the off-road vehicle had already left Yinyue Town.

Lin Xiang left Wang Biao with twenty enhancement potions mixed with his own blood. A scar-faced man can select the most suitable target for strengthening based on the physical condition and personal performance of the residents of the town.

In the near future, this town may develop into a densely populated city. More babies will be born here, and the bustling streets and people in memory will appear. The civilizations that were once destroyed in the old era will once again show new glory through the efforts of more new generations of human beings.

But no matter what, this place will always be your own home.

The wheels of the new era crush on the road of the old era, causing rhythmic friction.

Just as Lin Xiang was about to step on the accelerator hard, he suddenly heard "rustling" radio wave interference and rapid calls from the personal communicator on his waist.

"All the Skeleton Knights who heard this news are in the editorial process, please immediately assemble to the Northeast No. 21 area. Repeat it and immediately assemble to the Northeast No. 21 area."

On the map issued by the Skeleton Knights, northeastern, more than 50 kilometers away from the Crescent City, is a vast area filled with bright red. In the middle of this irregularly shaped area, the word "21" is marked.

“We are surrounded.”

Although he was a little reluctant, Hugman knew that this was the reality he was facing.

This is a mountainous area with complex terrain, and the continuous undulating mountains are not too steep. They are connected to each other, and the towering parts naturally form barriers. The foot of the mountain flush with the ground winds back, and under the squeeze and clusters of rocks, it becomes a not-so-spacious canyon passage.

Hugman belongs to the Skeleton Knights. The silver triangle star pattern hanging obliquely on his chest proves that he has the rank of lieutenant issued by the Knights. His daily daily task is to lead his ten-man team and a "Strick" armored vehicle to patrol along the canyon.

Every other week, the Huyman team had to transport supplies to the Knights' stronghold on the other end of the canyon. Today is no exception. The only difference is that when the transport convoy slowly drove into the narrowest area in the center of the canyon, several rockets flying from the top of the surrounding mountains blew up the armored vehicles in the middle of the team.

Judging from the gunfire, the number of sneak attackers seems to be small. Their shooting skills are very accurate, and condescending snipers burst into bright blood on the target's head from time to time. The only thing Huyman and his teammates can do is to lower their heads and lie down behind a huge rock, and use their respirators to urgently ask for support.

"No matter who it is, please save us-"

This is also the last sentence Lin Xiang heard in the communicator.
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