The temperature outside the tower was already a bit extreme, and in autumn, the wind on the suspension bridge was already quite biting.
Lin Rui listened to Bai Wu's question and did not answer immediately. However, many sad memories came to his mind again.
Through the scene just now, he had a feeling that his predecessor had indeed experienced many things, and these things had indeed spanned a lot of time and space.
But it seems... the senior is different from me.
Lin Rui asked back:
"Senior, this mask didn't originally belong to you, right?"
Bai Wu did not hesitate. When he saw Lin Rui, he felt that this question might be asked.
"It was picked up by someone from the Survey Corps in Baichuan City. It had been sealed away until I found it. The reason why I appeared seven hundred years ago was because I had come into contact with some people who could change cause and effect."
Bai Wu was telling the truth.
"I haven't lived for seven hundred years, but you seem different from me."
Lin Rui nodded:
"If I had a choice, I would rather be like most people, with a normal life of birth, aging, illness and death. Of course, I don't think it's bad now. Senior, I'm still used to calling you that. Although you're not a real masked hero, for me, taking over the inheritance of the mask started from meeting you."
It is a great blessing to be saved by one's own faith.
But Lin Rui's words clearly proved that he had encountered another masked monster. Bai Wu became interested, and the suspension bridge was very long, so the three of them moved very slowly.
Although Wujiu didn't know the story behind the mask, nor did he know when Bai Wu got to know this powerful being in front of him, for him, it was a happy thing to see these two people acting like close friends who had known each other for a long time.
Wujiu hoped that Bai Wu was a socialite outside the tower. The word "flower" was not an accurate enough description, but that was probably the meaning. He had already discovered that Bai Wu had some talent.
As for what this talent is... If Wujiu thinks about it carefully, he will probably be able to find it.
But he did not spend too much time guessing the secrets of his teammates. He believed that it was his obligation to keep them secret.
This is also the reason why Wujiu persuaded Jingchu to keep the secret when Baiwu found the mask from the armory.
I just didn't expect that this mask would lead to such a long story.
The gate to the food zone gradually became clear, and Bai Wu could already smell an aroma that made him salivate.
The body's reactions are very honest. Although Bai Wu doesn't think he would have a nosebleed when faced with a woman, it is difficult for him to guarantee that he will not have an appetite when faced with delicious food.
"So you met other masked monsters?" Bai Wu asked.
"I did meet one. He was a person who was much stronger than I am now. But at that time, he was about to die. Because I was wearing that mask, he found me... In a sense, knowing him was also a karma bestowed upon me by my predecessors."
Bai Wu guessed that this masked monster was the first generation masked monster.
Lin Rui's luck is so strong? He actually encountered two generations of monsters? Could it be that the power of time and space in him came from the first generation of masked monsters
After thinking about it carefully, the first generation of masked monsters is an existence that cannot be observed by the Eye of Prell. Lin Rui is very strong, Zhong Xu is very strong, these twelfth-level guys have almost touched the extreme of a certain field, but it is obvious that they are not on the same level as the masked monsters.
The most powerful evidence is the eyes. So far, Bai Wu has been unable to observe only four people with his current companion power.
Jingliu, the "father" on the farm, the unknown existence in that mysterious area, and the masked man.
The abilities he displayed were very similar to those of Lin Rui now, but the two could not be the same person.
"You said he was dying?"
"Yes, he said a lot of strange things."
"for example?"
"The journey has an end. He has done everything he can. Also, I am not allowed to enter the tower. My training should be outside the tower. And... the changes to the future do not lie in returning to the past. If you cling to a certain past, it will only lead to even crazier consequences."
Lin Rui recalled many of the words said by the masked man and felt that many of them were riddles.
Bai Wu also felt that the first generation masked monster spoke in a somewhat evasive manner.
Since you are going to die, why don’t you dare to explain things clearly to Lin Rui
Bai Wu suddenly remembered that the masked man had said something strange. He couldn't tell Jiang Yimi his name because his name would bring about certain causes and effects.
This name, at least, is not mine, not Lin Rui, and not all the people whose names I already know...
"Later, he asked me where my mask came from. I originally thought this mask was very ordinary, but that person told me that this mask had a very dangerous aura, coming from a strong person with a well aura."
Lin Rui looked at Bai Wu. He knew that the mask was picked up by Bai Wu.
Bai Wu said:
"It seems we've all met the same guy."
"Who is he?" Lin Rui asked.
Bai Wu shook his head and said:
"Do you know why Jiang Yimi felt that you were familiar just now? Because the first person who met him was Jiang Yimi, and what Jiang Yimi was familiar with was the power of time and space in you. This power does not belong to a sequence or an entry, but is a power of some special nature. So I guess that person gave you his power?"
Lin Rui was slightly surprised. He nodded and said:
"Senior's guess is really accurate... Indeed, he gave me the power before he died."
Lin Rui's expression was very strange. He should feel honored and sad to have taken over someone's mantle, and it was a life and death inheritance.
He did feel honored, but he was also sad... He really couldn't feel sad enough.
Because the masked man made him unable to feel the grief of a dying person at all.
He was as optimistic as if he was going to a party.
"I really want to die. The endless journey must have an end. Every death is a new beginning. You know how annoying it is. I have done a lot to make the journey end. I have actually been trying to find a way to change this messed up world, but my qualifications are limited. I might as well divide the inheritance and share my power."
"Although I don't know if you little guys can hold on after I die, by the way, have you ever drunk alcohol? Oh, I forgot you were still a child. Oh, it's the end of the world and it's time to break the rules. Let's go and make some mutated sorghum wine. Drinking it has a 50% chance of boosting virility and a 50% chance of eradicating virility. It's really stimulating!"
"Do you have a girlfriend? Dead? That would be so happy... Oh, you don't look happy, hahahahahaha... hahahahahaha... I'm actually sad for you, I hope this laughter can make up for your smile when you are sad."
"What about your friends? Oh, they died too, that's really sad. You asked me why I wasn't laughing, because the loss of love is funny, but the loss of friends is really sad."
"Double standards? This is not double standards, it's just that only peaceful and prosperous times deserve love."
"By the way, my power is very strong. Since you were given a mask, you won't use it to do evil, right? It's not impossible, but you don't seem to be cruel enough to be a villain. Villains dominate this world. If you want to indulge in evil, you have to choose the right side."
"Worry? How could I possibly worry about you? I'm leaving soon. Whether you do evil or good, it doesn't matter to me. The next journey will be my end. I don't care what the world will become."
"Karma begins with me, so I'll end it here. You and the guy who gave you the mask are a new karma. You should focus on the future. Don't dwell on the past. You can do good deeds every day if you go back to the past, but don't be too obsessed with huge karma. Because if you are involved in certain karma, you will attract enemies that you can't deal with for the time being."
"You will know what kind of enemy it is later."
"You really don't want to drink with me? You stubborn kid. By the way, did your girlfriend die because of your weakness? From now on, you will slowly become stronger, but you have to get used to being alone."
"I should go now. I'm a little sleepy. I've wanted to take a nap for a long, long time."
“Don’t ask me where I’m going. I’m everywhere my heart desires.”
After saying a lot of strange words, the masked man left Lin Rui. At that time, Lin Rui didn't know that he already had powerful strength.
Bai Wu listened to Lin Rui's story about the masked monster who was talking in a mysterious way but seemed to see through everything. He was already convinced that this masked monster was indeed the one Jiang Yimi had met.
The door to the food realm was slowly pushed open. Compared to the erotica in the color realm that made men unable to look away, the food realm was more like a fairy-tale place.
Looking at the scene inside the gate, Bai Wu thought of the castle made of food described in the fairy tale of his previous life.
It seems that everything within the food zone can be eaten. The sixth floor of the two fortresses is where Zhong Xu enjoys himself.
The further down you go in the feeding area, the scarcer the food becomes.
There was the most food on the sixth floor, with mountains of fresh meat and vegetables, fruits, and cakes. There were several exquisite edible tables and utensils made of special ingredients, filled with the exquisite dishes that Bai Wu had seen in his previous life.
The beautiful female bodies are no longer as decadent as those in the color domain, with revealing and seductive clothes. Instead, they are dressed elegantly, delicately and generously. They hold violins and play soothing music day and night.
The music, along with the aroma of all kinds of food, filled the whole place with a gorgeous beauty.
Lin Rui's index finger moved, and Bai Wu said:
"Hold on, I'd love to have a good meal too, but we better... know what we're eating."
Bai Wu restrained the desire to eat, because no matter what kind of food it was, his eyes gave the same note.
You will definitely like its taste after eating it. Of course, the nutritional value should be good too. But before you start eating too much, you might as well go to the end of this floor and take a look down.
"I haven't seen such delicious food in seven hundred years." Lin Rui looked around.
He and Bai Wu Wu Jiu walked towards the edge of the sixth floor of the Food Domain Fortress. Their destination was the fifth floor.
During this process, Lin Rui and Bai Wu were still talking about the past.
"I'm actually very surprised to see you again. Although I gave you the mask at that time, I just wanted to make up for your obsession. I didn't expect you to grow up to what you are today. Where are your partners at that time?"
"Senior... you're killing the conversation."
Lin Rui's expression was a little embarrassed, but he deliberately did so to hide his inner discomfort.
How can it be so easy to be a hero
Surviving in the food city in the apocalyptic era is like participating in a battle royale game, but not just any battle royale.
Because when people are in extreme panic, sadness and anger, they may mutate. Even if they don't mutate, the possibility of being found by the evil will increase significantly.
However, the population of the Food City is decreasing every day, while the number of evil people is increasing. As a result, the possibility of survival will become lower and lower.
Lin Rui did take the mask, and when he met Bai Wu, he seemed like the next hero. However, after Bai Wu was gone, he quickly became the most inconspicuous person in the crowd.
Brother Shui was saved, Cheng Shishi was saved, and a large group of fugitives were redeemed because of the death of Lizard Evil.
The relationship between them and Lin Rui had indeed eased a lot. Brother Shui no longer bullied Lin Rui, and Cheng Shishi also looked at Lin Rui with new eyes.
No one ridiculed this 16- or 17-year-old kid who was still reading comics about masked monsters. They were lucky to have survived the first day.
But life is long, and they still have the second day, the third day, the fourth day waiting for them...
Starting from the next day, Brother Shui became the leader of this group again.
Starting from the third day, Lin Rui's opinions were refuted several times. Even though he was indeed carefully observing the surrounding environment and using his wisdom, the masked man had already left.
The mask in his hand means nothing...
On the fourth day, food was in short supply, so Lin Rui and his companions went to look for food. In a convenience store warehouse, he looked at the chaos around him and predicted that there must be evil inside, but his teammates who did not listen to his advice soon lost their lives.
The cruelty of survival in the apocalypse was truly revealed at this moment. In the end, Lin Rui returned empty-handed... and also lost two teammates.
No one blamed anyone, but when some people found food and returned safely the next day, people began to question Lin Rui's ability.
He was favored by the masked weirdo simply because he was the only one who never grew up and believed in some childish things in his heart.
This idea gradually became people's perception of him in the following few days. Brother Shui did not bully Lin Rui anymore, but he intuitively ignored many of Lin Rui's opinions and suggestions, and became more and more harsh in his words towards Lin Rui.
When Lin Rui recorded the various events of the past few days and took out his notebook, Brother Shui looked even more disdainful:
What do you know? Do you know when the evil will come? Do you think you are so powerful? Okay, okay, I know what I am doing. If you have the time to guess, you might as well pray that the masked monster will come again. Then we will all thank you.
Lin Rui felt very aggrieved at that time.
For the last mission, Lin Rui tried his best to persuade everyone to leave and head towards the outskirts of Food City.
But Brother Shui’s opinion is that the evil ones come from the suburbs, and there are even more of them in the suburbs. If they stay in the city, they can still loot supplies, but in the suburbs it is difficult to even find food.
Lin Rui was so anxious that he was about to cry. In the end, he realized that in the eyes of these people, he was really just a "lucky mascot". No one cared about his opinion, and no one would really take what the masked man said seriously.
Taking over the legacy of a hero? Why would Lin Rui, the most ordinary of ordinary people, take over the legacy of a hero
Lin Rui finally looked at Cheng Shishi. He couldn’t take everyone away, but he only hoped to take away the girl he liked.
But Cheng Shishi's answer hit Lin Rui hard:
"Don't take it for granted... Lin Rui, when will you grow up..."
After a long silence, Lin Rui said:
"Then remember... it's best to act between 4 and 5 o'clock in the day, because I've observed in the past few days that there are the least evils at this time, but remember not to be greedy. Even if you act at this hour, try to stay calm... Before entering a place, be sure to observe whether there are traces of objects being dragged, blood, and smells around, and then don't..."
"Okay, okay, how could I not understand more than you? If you really understood, would the people who went out with you still die?" Brother Shui interrupted Lin Rui's last instructions.
After that, Lin Rui left the group and walked to the suburbs. After many days of observation, he had found that fewer and fewer people were competing with them for supplies.
It's not because these people left... but because these people became evil and fallen.
The suburbs may be unsafe, but the city, which is about to face a severe fall, is even more dangerous.
But he couldn't persuade her.
Listening to Lin Rui's words, Wujiu and Bai Wu could imagine Lin Rui's helplessness and grievance at that time.
Bai Wu didn't ask any more questions, but since the conversation had come to this point, Lin Rui still spoke out:
"Then I found a cave where I could hide for at least a month, and I thought I had to save them..."
Lin Rui's voice suddenly became hoarse, and the past events that he had been unable to let go of for seven hundred years came to his mind again.
"But when I found them, they were...changed."
"You feel guilty and think that you should have persuaded them more. Maybe if you had persuaded them more, their fate would not be like this." Bai Wu said.
Lin Rui nodded, but Bai Wu just smiled and did not express his opinion.
The conversation reached this point, and Bai Wu and the other two also arrived at the end of the sixth level of the Food Domain Fortress.
Unlike the Color Domain, at the end of the Food Domain Fortress, there is a huge pit and an elevator that resembles a high tower structure.
When stepping into the elevator, Bai Wu smelled a smell that was extremely inconsistent with the previous smell - a fishy odor.
The three of them stepped into the elevator, and the cable car from heaven to hell started.