On the right side, there were several grassy areas where survivors were living.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
At a nce, it was dirty and chaotic.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The living conditions were extremely limited.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
It could barely be called living, more like barely clinging to life.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Although it''s messy here and life is hard, at least we don''t have to face those terrifying zombies.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
And the City Guard patrols regrly, so there aren''t any major conflicts," Little Lin exined.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The car continued forward, and buildings started to appear ahead.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"These were all built by those Earth Element and Metal Element Superhumans back there. They''re for people with some abilities and their families to live in.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The order and conditions are a bit better here, at least you''re not exposed to the elements.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
There are also small markets where you can exchange supplies."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Those big stadiums up ahead are where the military and government officials and their families live.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Oh, and that round stadium that looks like a bird''s nest is specially for visiting Superhumans and their families."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"What about the base leader''s home?" Ling Jing asked casually.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"The base leader''s home? It''s in that vi on theke ind," Little Lin pointed to a three-story house lit up on an ind in argeke not far away.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yun Xiaoxiao narrowed her eyes. The base leader was living quite well, with akeside vi. He certainly knew how to enjoy life.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She could clearly sense that when Ling Jing heard this was the base leader''s home, his eyes darkened slightly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Is this base controlled solely by the base leader''s family?" Yun Xiaoxiao asked with a smile.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Little Lin, afraid someone might overhear, covered his mouth and whispered, "Not at all. On the surface, the base leader calls the shots, but the military has been restlesstely.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
I think internal strife is bound to break out before long.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Now, us ordinary civilians are all living in fear, worried that the conflict will spread to us.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Life is already so hard, why are they causing trouble? Can''t they just work on making everyone''s lives better instead of fighting for power all day? Don''t they get tired of it?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
After his rant, Little Lin realized he had said too much. He hurriedly waved his hands and said nervously, "Uh... I was just talking nonsense. Pretend you didn''t hear any of that."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Oh, right. If you want to settle down in the base, you can go to that five-story office building over there. First, you''ll need to register your abilities and assets, and then someone will arrange amodations for you."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"And over there is the big marketce. I hear you can buy anything there, but not everyone is allowed in. Only people with status, position, and ability can enter.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Common folks like us can only go to the smaller market I mentioned earlier. We''d be chased away if we tried toe here."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Hearing Little Lin''s words, Yun Xiaoxiao got a general understanding of theyout of Rongsheng Base.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As well as the strict ss system here.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Those living in tents might barely survive for now.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But once the weather starts to be extreme, they''ll likely be the first to die.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"By the way, it''s already dark. Let me take you to register and find a ce to stay," Little Lin said enthusiastically, but was directly refused by Ling Jing.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"No need, we''ll go by ourselvester."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He stopped the car and handed over the agreed-upon supplies to Little Lin.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Thank you, thank you." Seeing that there were two extra loaves of bread than promised, Little Lin was extremely grateful.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Well... I''ll be going then. If you need anything, you can find me at the city gate."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Little Lin waved goodbye to the two and headed back the way they came.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As soon as Little Lin left, Ling Jing leaned against the car door, gazingnguidly at theke ind.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Just then, a car drove past them and stopped at the office building not far away.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
A person got out of the car - wasn''t it the Guard Captain who had tested Yun Xiaoxiao at the main gate earlier?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yun Xiaoxiao''s gaze deepened as she stared intently at his back.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
This person seemed to have targeted her deliberately earlier. Why?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She had never been to Rongsheng Base before.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The only connection she had with Rongsheng Base was killing the base leader''s son, Zhao Rongyan.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But the people at Rongsheng Base shouldn''t know about that.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Everyone involved had died at the time.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
This was rather strange.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"What''s wrong? Still thinking about what happened earlier?" Ling Jing noticed Yun Xiaoxiao''s gaze and pursed his lips slightly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Do you want big brother to kill that man for you to vent your anger?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"What''s the use of killing him? He''s just following orders."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She remembered that someone had whispered something in his ear before he turned his gaze to her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She didn''t like people ''keeping tabs'' on her behind her back.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
This matter had to be cleared up.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As the Guard Captain walked out of the office building and was about to get in his car, a gun was pressed against the back of his head.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
His pupils constricted in shock. "Who''s there?!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Uncle, you sure have a short memory. Didn''t we just meet?" A soft, childish voice slowly sounded by his ear.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The man''s expression froze as if suddenly remembering something.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He tried to turn his head but was firmly held in ce by the gun.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I advise uncle not to move. I''m afraid I might identally pull the trigger~"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yun Xiaoxiao said with a lightugh, her voice like that of a little demon.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"What do you want?" the man asked in a deep voice.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He had already guessed who was behind him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Now he deeply regretted being fooled by this little girl at the gate earlier!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Her previous act of being pitiful and ignorant had beenpletely fake!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I don''t want much. I just want to ask, why did you suddenly attack me at the gate earlier?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
After speaking, Yun Xiaoxiao added another sentence.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I advise uncle to tell the truth. I have a bit of a temper, and if uncle lies and makes me unhappy, I can''t guarantee your limbs will still be attachedter.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Tell me, if your arms and legs were all broken, would this base still keep you? Would they still value you?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
So, it''s better for uncle to be honest.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
I promise, as long as you tell the truth, I won''t kill you. How about that?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yun Xiaoxiao''s words made the man fall silent for a while.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Finally, he let out a small sigh.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
To think that he, a grown man with dozens of subordinates, was now being threatened by a five-year-old child.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
If word got out, he''d lose all face.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But he had no choice; he really was being threatened.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The child was right. If he really lost his limbs, the base would throw him out without hesitation.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He took a deep breath and slowly spoke.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Earlier, I received a notice from someone sent by the base leader. They told us to look for a five-year-old girl with both Wood Element and Ice Element abilities.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
They didn''t say why, just that if we found her, we should capture her and bring her to the base leader.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
If she resisted, we were to kill her on the spot.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
That''s all I know."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0