Chapter 621: Chapter 621: Not Tasty
"There are too many unknown giant creatures in this world. Even if there are extraordinary superpower users like Chief Zhang among humans, we humans have still fallen from the very top of the Pyramid."
Bai Xiqin looked at the large crystal cores in the wooden box. Through the crystal cores, she seemed to see massive zombie beasts.
These giant beasts are just the tip of the iceberg.
Humans on land are still behind compared to the zombie marine creatures and mutated sea creatures in the ocean.
"No matter which layer of the Pyramid we’re on, at least we made a huge profit this time!"
The Base Commander took out a few Eighth Rank crystal cores from the wooden box and then closed it, directly handing it over to Leng Yebai.
"We can’t rashly go to Kunlun Mountain. Let’s wait until I break through another rank! These crystal cores are enough for me to break through. The remaining crystal cores, you can take them as a dowry!"
The Base Commander winked at Leng Yebai, and before Leng Yebai could say anything, he strode outside.
Leng Yebai calmly walked over to Bai Xiqin and naturally placed the wooden box in her hands.
It was heavy.
All of them were Eighth Rank crystal cores.
In every safety base, such a treasure could rouse the entire base to excitement.
In the past life, even three years later, a single Fifth Rank crystal core could cause two safety bases to engage in fierce conflict.
And in this wooden box, each crystal core is a pure Eighth Rank crystal core!
Enough to make a nation tremble.
And all of these were casually left here by Zhang Gong, with a task that wasn’t exactly strict, just go ahead, results aren’t necessary.
"I can’t accept this; it’s too valuable."
Bai Xiqin pushed the crystal cores back into Leng Yebai’s hands, indicating for him to return them to the Base Commander.
Zhang Gong specifically came to find the Base Commander; he never said the task was for Leng Yebai and Bai Xiqin. Taking so many Eighth Rank crystal cores directly, Bai Xiqin felt uneasy.
These are Eighth Rank crystal cores!
"It’s fine, we’re all family anyway. If we just keep them with him, and they get lost, won’t it be a waste? He has plenty now, and if he needs more, we’ll give them to him!" Leng Yebai said confidently.
If you don’t want them, then you don’t deserve them.
As long as they’re in Xiao Niu’s space, Leng Yebai feels secure.
Everything, give them all to Xiao Niu!
"Alright!!"
Bai Xiqin, seeing Leng Yebai’s confident demeanor, decided to accept them.
After all, who could refuse a box full of crystal cores?
-- It was quite satisfying.
It always feels like once they’re in the space, they’re yours.
Oops, no, it’s more like safekeeping the son’s dowry for the Base Commander~
The night deepens.
Leng Yebai and Bai Xiqin also came out of the reception hall, walking side by side, soon returning to where the bus was parked.
Unknowingly, it was already early morning.
After coming out of the Song Family Villa and chatting with Zhang Gong for a while, the faint light of dawn could be seen rising in the east.
Hardworking survivors were already moving inside the safety base, hurrying out of the base to search for resources.
Now everyone in the safety base was quite wealthy; the crystal cores they found were enough for them to live comfortable lives.
But, the supplies in the safety base were limited. Some people had already started raising prices.
People who understood the harshness of the apocalypse didn’t waste crystal cores, searched for resources within their ability, and spent the crystal cores wisely.
The more laid-back individuals, however, sat idly by, waiting for the apocalypse to teach them a harsh lesson.
There’s a belief that after a long time, the wealthy will still be wealthy, while those who were once prosperous will end up in a tight spot like before.
On their way, Bai Xiqin and Leng Yebai didn’t speak, but their fingers were entwined, feeling each other’s warmth.
Being together was a blessing.
The two of them walked leisurely on purpose, serene and pleasant.
When they arrived at the spot where the bus was parked, they found the bus door still open.
Beside the bus was a parked green garbage truck, and the snoring of Uncle Wang and Uncle Liu could be heard from afar.
"Uncle Wang and the others are back!"
Bai Xiqin saw the green garbage truck parked there and sighed a little in relief.
Since the zombie attack on the safety base, they hadn’t seen Uncle Wang’s garbage truck.
At that time, they hadn’t returned to the safety base and were stuck outside the base.
Although they were strong, the Bai Family was worried since they hadn’t seen them safe with their own eyes.
Communication was cut off; they could only wait for Uncle Wang and Uncle Liu to return to safety base on their own.
Both elders had a great sleep quality, so Bai Xiqin and her companion didn’t disturb them, knowing they’d naturally wake up by breakfast time.
Leng Yebai opened the bus door, and together with Bai Xiqin, they boarded the vehicle.
As soon as she got on, Bai Xiqin saw Bai Yifan with two dark circles under his eyes.
"Sis, Brother Leng, you finally came back! I was about to fall asleep!"
Bai Yifan yawned, eyes full of sleepiness.
Fearing his sister wouldn’t be able to get on the bus upon her return, Bai Yifan hadn’t locked the bus door.
But fearing bad people might sneak onto the bus at night, Bai Yifan had sat on the sofa in the living room on the first floor, eyes fixed on the bus door.
Unexpectedly, his sister and Brother Leng returned this late, and he waited all night.
"Why haven’t you gone to sleep yet?" Bai Xiqin smiled gently, seeing her brother’s sleepy face.
When her little brother wasn’t acting childish, he was quite adorable.
"I was afraid you’d have to sleep on the street!" Bai Yifan rolled his eyes silently.
Girls should naturally not be out all night.
"Don’t you know I can enter the space and sleep if I can’t get in?"
Bai Xiqin slightly moved her fingers, and a can of formula appeared in her hand.
Bai Yifan immediately perked up.
"I know, but I was worried you’d want to rest on the bus!"
Bai Yifan murmured, but his hands had already snatched the can of formula from Bai Xiqin.
"Sis, how did you know this was my favorite formula?"
Bai Yifan held the formula can like a treasure, smiling happily.
If you didn’t look at Bai Yifan’s ID card, you’d think he was the kingpin of a kindergarten!
"Look closely, those are your fingerprints all over the can; you’ve nearly polished it smooth!"
Bai Xiqin shook her head slightly, turning around to the kitchen to start boiling water with a kettle.
"Hehe, this formula is expensive. I saw it at the counter; it costs at least four digits a can, and this is the best kind."
Bai Yifan carefully opened the can, poured some formula powder into a cup, then looked at Bai Xiqin and Leng Yebai who had just returned from a long journey, biting his lip before grabbing two more cups.
The water boiled quickly, and the rich aroma of the formula spread throughout the bus, even Bai Xiqin, who wasn’t particularly fond of pure milk or formula, couldn’t help but enjoy the scent.
The fragrance was thick and lingering.
After Bai Yifan finished preparing the formula, he gave a cup to Bai Xiqin and one to Leng Yebai.
Leng Yebai took a sip, his cold face nodding slightly.
It was indeed delicious.
"Brother Zhang gave me this formula! He’s very generous, always giving two big cans each time. He’s handsome, strong, and nice; Brother Zhang is amazing! I’ll definitely introduce him to a girlfriend one day!"
Bai Yifan took a sip of the formula, looking very satisfied, and casually praised Zhang Yiming.
Upon hearing Zhang Yiming’s name, Leng Yebai suddenly felt the formula in his hand lost its flavor and silently set the cup down on the table.
"Brother Leng, you’re not drinking anymore?"
Bai Yifan, seeing the barely-tasted cup of formula, felt slightly regretful.
"It doesn’t taste good." Leng Yebai said with a stiff face.
