Epoch of Twilight

Chapter 12: The situation worsened

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"Good evening, viewers, what you are watching now is the CCTV News Broadcast...

President Xi Jinping inspected the Nanjing Military Region and delivered an important speech. He pointed out that he hoped that the people would not panic, overcome all difficulties, work as one, maintain social stability, and believe that the government and the people's army can solve all difficulties...

When Prime Minister *** met with US Vice President Thomson at Ziguang Pavilion in Zhongnanhai, he pointed out that strengthening Sino-US military, scientific and technological and trade cooperation is in the fundamental interests of the two peoples... Thomson said that US-China relations have a positive impact on the development of the entire world It is of vital significance. The United States is willing to work with China in all major fields to achieve mutual benefit and overcome difficulties...

The Yunnan Military Region conducted live-fire drills in mountainous areas to test the actual combat power of heavy rockets...

Aurora phenomena appear in Northeast China and other places, attracting a large number of people to watch...

Luo Yuan watched the news carefully and analyzed the recent domestic and international situations. The residents upstairs started to quarrel again.

"Eat! Eat! Eat! Just eat. If you can't buy food tomorrow, we two will starve to death!" the hostess roared in a sharp voice.

"Then what do you want me to do? Now the supermarkets, farmers' markets, and even the grain and oil wholesale markets have all been sold out. I can still conjure grain. Let me go and see it tomorrow?" the male host said with a sigh, his aura obviously frightened. suppress.

"Wait! Wait! Wait! When are you going to wait? We will run out of food in a few days. I have told you to buy it earlier, buy it earlier, but you just don't listen! You also said that the company cannot ask for leave. Now the company What's going on? It's not falling yet?" The hostess's voice was so penetrating that a layer of concrete couldn't stop it.

"Why don't you go buy it? Aren't you always at home?" The male host's voice also became louder.

"Do you think I don't want to? Who will take care of the child? Do you want me to carry the child outside and rob it with others? What if it breaks the crowd? It's a mess outside now, with robbery and murder everywhere... You don't do that? Conscience matters, are you still a man?”

boom! Snapped!

The sound of dishes being smashed and children crying was a commotion.

"Okay! Okay! Don't smash it. I will go to my friend's place tomorrow to even it out. Maybe it will be fine after a while. There are so many national food reserves, so we won't starve to death?" The male host just raised his voice. His momentum was quickly knocked out of the clouds, and he quickly lowered his body and airway.

"You, are you really mad at me?" the hostess suddenly burst into tears: "Why did I find a person like you? The family is about to run out of food, and you are not anxious at all. How will you live in the future?"

"Okay! Okay! Okay! I'll go to the black market to buy it tomorrow. No matter how high the price is, that's okay! Stop arguing and let others laugh."

The quarrel gradually became fainter.

In just half a month, both the news and the Internet have changed dramatically. There is a sense of panic in society. No matter how much the government publicizes and calls on people to calm down, this kind of mood is like a plague as more and more animals and plants mutate. Generally, it quickly becomes more intense.

Food and other supplies were quickly looted, and the entire supermarket was empty. No matter how much was shipped, it was all snapped up by crazy people. What followed was skyrocketing prices, social chaos, robberies, murders, and rapes taking turns in the city.

Luo Yuan was not affected by this trend because he was well prepared.

"Xiao Yuan is ready to eat." Zhao Yali came out of the kitchen and greeted.

Luo Yuan turned off the TV and sat at the dining table.

Zhao Yali came back from ten days ago. She had not been sad for long before she was greeted by the panic that spread to the whole world.

The dishes are very simple, a plate of pickles, two poached eggs, and a bowl of seaweed soup.

Although there are still a lot of supplies in the storage room of the room, and the refrigerator is also filled with a lot of pickled meats and vegetables, no one knows how long this panic will last. The more you can save at this time, the more chances you have to survive. .

Zhao Yali ate with a somewhat reserved expression. After a while, she said: "I went to the farmer's market again today, but I still couldn't buy anything!"

"Don't go out recently. It should be fine after a while. The city government cannot ignore it and will probably take compulsory measures." Luo Yuan thought for a while and said.

"How is your company now?"

"I don't know. People are so panicked now that no one can work with peace of mind. Maybe they won't be able to hold on for much longer?" Zhao Yali said with a low expression, "I'm going back to my hometown. I don't worry about my parents."

Luo Yuan was not surprised. She had been calling home frequently recently with a worried look on her face. It was obvious that she had planned to leave for a long time. He asked: "When?"

"The day after tomorrow. My hometown is in the countryside. I heard that it has become very dangerous now. I won't worry if I don't go and take a look." Zhao Yali said with a forced smile.

"Hey, optional mission, F+ level mission: Escort Zhao Yali home. If Zhao Yali dies, the mission fails! No time limit. (Accept/Cancel)"

F+ mission! Another F+ level mission!

Luo Yuan's hand holding the chopsticks froze slightly.

"What's wrong? You look a little ugly?" Zhao Yali asked with concern.

"Nothing?" Luo Yuan took a deep breath and concealed it: "When did you just say you were going back?"

"The day after tomorrow, I booked a train ticket for the day after tomorrow." Zhao Yali said again. Thinking that she could go home soon, she felt better and said with a smile: "I have left everything here for you. Please contact me often in the future!"

He looked at Zhao Yali, who rarely smiled recently, and felt a little complicated. If she didn't accept this task, the difficulty level was F+, she would probably die!

Do you really want to watch her die

After a moment of silence, the balance in his heart gradually tilted, and he smiled and said: "Since you are so generous, I will give it to you."

"Okay, I still have a lot of bags to carry, don't complain then." Zhao Yali thought Luo Yuan just wanted to send her to the station, so she didn't refuse, and this time she went home completely and never returned to Donghu City again. . Even though she discarded a lot of things, there were still three large and small boxes. She was considering whether to check them in or not.

"You misunderstood. I am sending you home. The countryside is very dangerous now. How can you go back as a woman?" Luo Yuan said seriously.

"Ah! It's really no need. In fact, it's not very far. It only takes more than an hour by train. It should be fine." Zhao Yali was stunned for a moment, and a glimmer of light flashed in her eyes, and she said with some emotion.

"Needless to say, I'm worried about you being alone. I'm going to book a ticket online now. When? Which train is it? I hope it's still in time." Luo Yuan shook his head and said without doubt.

"Yushui City, at 1:30 in the afternoon." Seeing that Luo Yuan was determined to go, Zhao Yali had no choice but to say.

She was originally a person with no independent opinions, and now that everything is available on the Internet, she was really scared to be alone. I was touched and had a headache at the same time. What should I say to my parents when the time comes? My fiancé had just died, and everyone in the village knew it. I'm afraid I'm going to start gossiping when I meet Luo Yuan.

At this time, he remembered something and turned around and said, "Sister Yali, do you have to leave the day after tomorrow? How about tomorrow?"

"Actually, you really don't need to give it to me. It's too troublesome for you. I also want to leave tomorrow, but I can't book a ticket at all. Now many working people have gone home, and it's hard to buy tickets." Zhao Yali said.

It seems that the loopholes in the system are not easy to exploit. It seems that I can only rely on my own strength. He waved his hand: "Didn't I resign? I am free every day. I just asked casually?"

He walked to the bedroom, turned on the computer, and logged into the railway customer service center. Fortunately, there were still tickets, so he quickly booked one.

After eating, Luo Yuan returned to the bedroom and sat quietly for a while.

Then, he took out a long wooden box from under the bed and opened the lid. Inside was a sheathed sword. The scabbard was made of hardwood and engraved with cloud-like decorations!

Luo Yuan held the long handle of the knife and slowly pulled the knife out of the scabbard.

The blade of this knife is straight, the blade is very thin, and the tip is slightly curved. At this time, the knife has been sharpened. It looks cold and extremely sharp. Not to mention breaking hair, it can even cut through ordinary metal.

"Matazhan."

"Material: 165cm alloy."

"Rarity: Light Blue."

"Weight: 4.1 kg."

"Attack power: 16-20"

"Additional effect: attack speed +1

"Equipment requirements: Strength 11 points"

"Evaluation: This is a modern craftsmanship sword, with the sharpness to blow hair, break hair, and cut gold and jade."

The horse-killing sword has a long history and has appeared in the Han Dynasty. Like the famous Mo Dao, it can kill both horses and people. It is the ultimate weapon on the battlefield. It is a heavy sword best suited for cavalry charges and chopping down enemies from above.

Of course, this modern horse-cutting sword is naturally very different from the ancient one. First of all, the handle is much shorter, so you can hold the sword with one hand or both hands. It is very flexible. Secondly, the blade is also greatly shortened. It is only one meter and a half long, moderate in length and not easy to break.

After this period of high-intensity training, although his strength has not yet reached eleven, it is already very close. It can be used normally, but it consumes some physical strength.

He chopped a few times casually, and the sharp blade cut through the air, making a slight sound.

Because the center of gravity of the knife is relatively forward, it cuts very smoothly, and has a tendency to cut faster and faster. If you don't have the basic skills, you will not be able to control such a long knife, but the center of gravity of the knife will be unstable.

But for Luo Yuan, nature is no problem at all.

I saw that the swords all over his body were sharp, slashing vertically, cutting horizontally, slashing flatly, and thrusting straight. Although the moves were simple, they were the most practical moves on the battlefield. He followed the knife with his feet and body, moving in a small area in the bedroom. He practiced for half an hour before he stopped.

He took out a piece of leather, gently wiped the non-existent dust on it, reinserted the scabbard and put it back into the wooden box.

"Although the F+ level mission is dangerous, my strength has also improved a lot compared to the last time. Not only has I gained one attribute point in agility, but I also have five skill points that have not been allocated. If all of them are focused on sword skills, I will cooperate with him." This sharp sword may not be impossible to accomplish.”