Embers Ad Infinitum

Chapter 44: next destination

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For the newly discovered ruins of the old world city, because it is not clear what has happened to the "unintentional" remaining in it, and what hidden dangers are there, the relic hunters are more inclined to cooperate and form alliances and explore together, rather than Be on guard against each other and try to eliminate competitors. Anyway, in such a ruined city, all kinds of resources are abundant, enough to satisfy everyone, and there is no need to snatch each other.

In the group of relic hunters, this kind of thing is called "reclamation".

Jiang Baimian was not surprised by Wu Shoushi's invitation. She first looked back at Shang Jianyao and the others, and then said with a smile:

"We have other things to do."

Without waiting for Wu Shoushi to speak, she turned and said:

"I heard that there are quite a few anomalies north of Yuelu Station.

"Apart from the late-night roars that you should also know, there are some people who died inexplicably without any scars on the surface, faces or twists, or smiles, very strange."

She relayed the information she got from Harris Brown to Wu Shoushi and others, as a return for their help in dragging the jeep out of the mud.

After Wu Shoushi heard this, he turned his head and glanced at the indifferent female companion beside him:

"Ruxiang, what can you see?"

The woman in army green camouflage shook her head:

"Can't judge."

Wu Shoushi nodded invisibly, looked at Jiang Baimian and said:

"Thanks for the reminder, we'll take note.

"But such an opportunity may only be encountered once in several years, and it will only become less and less in the future, so it must not be missed.

"On the dusty soil, we must strive for whatever we can, otherwise it will only make the difference between dying a few years earlier or a few years later."

After he expressed his firm will, he saw Jiang Baimian just smiling and noncommittal, and immediately understood that the other party did not explore the new ruins.

"Then we will continue on our way, and hope to see you again." Wu Shoushi said goodbye politely and returned to the gray off-road vehicle with his companions.

"I hope to see you again." Jiang Baimian raised his hand and waved.

"Goodbye" is one of the best wishes on the ash.

In a situation where everyone could die at any time from starvation, disease, attack and natural disaster, being able to meet again is definitely a precious thing.

After watching the gray off-road vehicle go away, Jiang Baimian turned around and sighed:

"such a pity…

"A lot of precious first-hand information can definitely be found in such an undiscovered city ruin."

Bai Chen looked north and asked subconsciously:

"Really not going?"

"Am I like the kind of person who does one thing in front of the other?" Jiang Baimian asked back with a smile.

As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Shang Jianyao, Bai Chen, and Long Yuehong all looking at her, their eyes somewhat strange.

"Haha." She laughed dryly. "That's a tactic, understand? Tactic."

Before the three team members spoke, she teased Bai Chen:

"What? The blood of the wilderness wanderer is burning in your body, urging you to go?"

Bai Chen was silent for a second, then lowered his head slightly and said:

"More, yes, get used to it.

"As long as they know this kind of thing, every wilderness wanderer will not miss the opportunity.

"Compared to freezing to death in winter without food and clothing, at least there is still hope."

Jiang Baimian nodded lightly, looked at Shang Jianyao and Long Yuehong and said:

"If our 'old tune group' has been established for more than half a year and completed several tasks, then this time I will definitely revise the plan and go to the north of Yuelu Station.

"However, we have two rookies who are new to the surface. The anomalies and dangers there are clearly revealed. It is impossible for me to take these two rookies to take risks and use their lives to pave the way for my expectations."

After Shang Jianyao listened quietly, he suddenly said:

"You said before that I was doing well, which made you forget that I was a novice on the surface."

"...What did you say? I didn't hear clearly." Jiang Baimian's slight smile solidified on his face.

Before Shang Jianyao repeated, she rubbed her ears:

"In short, every member of our 'old tune group' is hard-won, and I won't let you sacrifice at will."

Having said that, she said to Bai Chen in a stern tone:

"Look at the map to confirm where we are now.

"While we're not going to the newly discovered ruins of the city, we'll have to pass the news back to the company. I'll have to find out where the nearest company-attached, wireless telegraphed wilderness wanderer colony is.

"Also, the information provided by Harris Brown, the information related to the mechanical monk's purification method, must also be passed back to the company."

"Okay." Bai Chen took out a relatively crude map.

At this time, Long Yuehong remembered to ask the key thing:

"Team leader, have you solved the purification method

"Will he come after him again?"

Jiang Baimian sneered:

"If he will come after him at any time, I still dare to communicate with Wu Shoushi and the others here and chat with you?"

Seeing that Long Yuehong was relieved, she changed her words:

"Well, we really haven't solved the purification method yet."

Long Yuehong's body suddenly tensed.

Jiang Baimian immediately smiled and said:

"We just hit him so hard that he wouldn't be able to come after him for a while.

"When he repairs himself, we will be out of his tracking range long ago. The Black Marsh wilderness is so big, there is almost no need to worry about being found by him."

Long Yuehong calmed down and touched her stomach:

"Feeling a little hungry."

At this time, it had been a long time for lunch, and he only stuffed half a compressed biscuit when he was affected by the "Hungry Ghost Realm".

Jiang Baimian's eyebrows moved slightly and said:

"You didn't even ask us how we re-inflicted the purification method?"

"I can probably guess your real plan since you got off the bus halfway through." Long Yuehong straightened her back, "As for the specific details, you can ask after lunch."

"Ruzi can be taught." Jiang Baimian praised in an old-fashioned tone, "Smarter than I thought."

Long Yuehong suddenly felt joy, and subconsciously wanted to say a few words of modesty.

At this time, Shang Jianyao wondered if he had deliberately blurted out and asked:

"Team leader, you thought he wasn't smart before, didn't you?"

"..." Long Yuehong's expression instantly collapsed.

Jiang Baimian coughed twice:

"... That's not the case, mainly because he has no experience, and it is quite good to be able to react in time.

"No matter what, it has been genetically modified, so the brain will not be too bad."

"My grades are only average..." Long Yuehong lowered her head slightly and replied as if she was talking to herself.

Jiang Baimian turned his head slightly, carefully discerning the other party's words.

After a few seconds, she glanced at Shang Jianyao:

"Sometimes, being too smart is not necessarily a good thing, and the middle-class may have a better chance of survival, because they know how to obey orders and don't make their own decisions.

"Besides, everyone's strengths are different."

Long Yuehong took a breath and nodded slowly.

At this time, Bai Chen had confirmed his current location and pointed it to Jiang Baimian on the map.

"Ha, the nearest settlement is actually in the north... It should be possible to arrive in the evening or tomorrow..." Jiang Baimian looked carefully for a while, "Fortunately, there is still a long distance from Yuelu Station, and there is a certain deviation in the direction, no As for getting us involved over there."

She closed the map and threw it to Bai Chen:

"Let's go, target Black Rat Town!"

Shang Jianyao and Long Yuehong were unfamiliar with the Black Marsh wilderness and had no objection.

"Bai Chen, check the situation of the vehicle, Long Yuehong, take out some energy bars from the trunk." Jiang Baimian instructed as he walked towards the jeep.

When Bai Chen and Long Yuehong did their respective tasks, Jiang Baimian slowed down, looked at the small swamp in front of him, and said to Shang Jianyao next to him:

"Why did you hit Long Yuehong's self-confidence just now

"Be frank and say what's on your mind."

Shang Jianyao also looked forward, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly:

"I want him out of the 'Old Tune Group,' he's too much in the way."

Jiang Baimian did not respond, and continued to walk slowly towards the jeep.

After two seconds, she heard Shang Jianyao's slightly dull voice whisper:

"It's too dangerous for him..."

Jiang Baimian turned his head slightly, and a smile appeared on his face:

"I almost didn't hear what you were saying!"

She didn't continue the topic just now, quickened her pace, and got into the driver's seat of the jeep.

Soon, the jeep restarted and headed for the town of Black Rat in the north.

After taking turns to finish lunch, Shang Jianyao took the initiative to ask:

"Where is Weed City? Where is it?"

Bai Chen, who was in the passenger seat, turned his head sideways and said:

"It's a city on the border of the 'First City', on the edge of the Monk Wasteland."

"Monk Wasteland?" Long Yuehong was keenly aware that this term was a little weird.

-In the "Panga Creatures", because many people may never go to the surface in their entire lives, the corresponding geography textbooks are very rough, only roughly introduced the major forces and marked the most important terrain.

"It's the area where the mechanical monks are most active." Jiang Baimian explained casually while driving, "It is rumored that the headquarters of the monk order, the glazed pure land that hides the 'eternal life' technology and corresponding equipment, is located in this wasteland. somewhere."

Bai Chen added:

"The specific location of this wasteland is in the southeast of the Black Marsh Wilderness. If you want to go to the 'First City', as long as you don't detour, you will pass by."

After briefly introducing the Monk Wasteland, she continued the previous topic:

"Weed City was originally a small faction on the Monk Wasteland, and then the 'First City' expanded, trying to turn all the residents there into slaves.

"In this way, they fought several battles, each with casualties. At that time, the 'First City' was still in conflict with other major forces. There was really no way to reinforce the slave capture team here, so they had to negotiate with Wild Grass City to allow them to formally Citizenship is added to 'First City'.

"So, Wild Grass City has a high degree of autonomy and is a very active place for relic hunters. The 'Hunters Guild' branch there is also quite famous."

After listening to Bai Chen's remarks, Long Yuehong, who was full and full, began to ask Jiang Baimian and others the specific details of dealing with Jingfa, and learned from it experience and intelligence.

Talking about this matter to the end, he looked sideways at Shang Jianyao, unable to bear the curiosity and asked hesitantly:

"What's the name of the Awakener's ability that makes the Pure Law suddenly friendly?"

He hastily added:

"If it's not convenient to answer, don't say it."

Shang Jianyao looked at the windshield in front of him and said after a few seconds of silence:

"The Reasoning Clown."