Chapter 253: A Conversation
“And where is Xia Ru now?” Sang Chu asked while flipping through the documents. She had noticed something strange marked on Ma Ya Ru’s records, but she couldn’t figure out what it was.
Xia Han: “My brother is still in the hospital. Dr. Li said there’s something abnormal in my brother’s body, but they haven’t figured out what it is yet. My parents are the same.”
Gao Qiu also sighed helplessly, “My dad is too. Dr. Li said there’s a very strange fluctuation in my dad’s body that can’t be matched by any known supernatural abilities. So, he’s still being examined.”
After distributing these tasks, Sang Chu didn’t pay much attention to them, not expecting there to be so many anomalies.
“So, who is currently in charge of the reservoir and the breeding farm?”
Ma Ya Ru: “Grandmother is currently in charge of the breeding farm. The three of us are responsible for patrolling other areas and accelerating growth, along with the breeding garden and land reclamation. The three of us are indeed stretched thin.”
Sang Chu fell silent. This wouldn’t do. Although supernatural ability users possessed supernatural abilities, they were still ordinary people and couldn’t work non-stop.
“Thank you for your hard work. The patrols in Hai Cheng are currently handled by the Demonic Beast Legion, so that’s not something to worry about. However, that’s all they can do. We need to find more people quickly.”
Xia Han: “Sister Sang, my brother mentioned this issue to me before. When you were preparing to have everyone checked, he said that you wouldn’t have everyone checked for no reason, and that something must have happened. The most likely scenario is that the blood moon of the apocalypse would have a severe impact on everyone. If most of the people in the base have problems, his suggestion was to close the city gates tightly and focus on self-preservation.”
Xia Han was a little nervous as he said this. He felt his brother’s idea was a bit extreme. Why not let everyone know about such a good base? Although there were many bad people in the apocalypse, there were also good people.
But he couldn’t ignore his brother’s words, so when Sang Chu actually announced the expansion, he blurted out his brother’s words without thinking.
Ma Ya Ru: “He told me this too, right when I was repeatedly examining those plants and couldn’t find anything.”
Fang Chao, who had been a background character, was stunned for a while before saying, “Sister Ya Ru, didn’t you suspect I was lying?”
Ma Ya Ru: “Of course, we suspected it. But for something like this, I’d rather spend more time verifying it than rush things. In the apocalypse, one mistake could cost a life. My family is all here, I can’t afford to gamble.”
Although her voice was cold, Fang Chao could hear her inner longing for life and hope for the future.
“Sister Ya Ru, I’m not lying. Everything I’ve said is what I’ve seen with my own eyes. Although I don’t know what they did to the fruits and vegetables we planted, I can guarantee that not a single word is a lie!”
Sang Chu: “I believe you. Since the supernatural ability checks didn’t reveal anything, let’s notify the doctor to come over and take some samples to be examined. Ya Ru, Gao Qiu, Xia Han, the three of you take a team of demonic beasts and transplant the Peach Blossom Trees to the outskirts of Hai Cheng. Oh, and for now, avoid the area outside the city wall near the breeding garden.”
Ma Ya Ru: “Is this related to those who escaped?”
Sang Chu nodded, “Yes. Don’t worry, it won’t be a big deal. Everything is under my control. You guys go ahead and get busy. Oh, and if Uncle and Aunt are cleared by the doctors and can leave the hospital, take them to Hua Xi to collect high-level Demonic Beast Cards and Magic Cultivation manuals. If they don’t have Spiritual Power or supernatural abilities, they can cultivate magic. At least it’s a means of survival in the apocalypse.”
Magic cultivation is relatively easy, as long as there is a medium.
Ordinary people without a magic seed in their bodies can begin their cultivation journey by contracting with a high-level demonic beast and borrowing its powerful magic power.
Hearing Sang Chu’s words, Ma Ya Ru’s eyes turned slightly red, and her voice trembled as she said, “Thank you, Sister Sang.”
“You’re welcome. Hai Cheng belongs to everyone. Only by working together can we make Hai Cheng better. When everyone’s family has the ability to protect themselves, people won’t have to worry when they go out, fearing that something might happen to their family in a place they don’t know about if they’re not careful. I understand all of this, so I will do my best to ensure that everyone has no worries.”
Gao Qiu: “Sister Sang, don’t worry, I will definitely handle everything you’ve assigned me perfectly!”
Xia Han: “That’s right, we’ll go right now and plant the Peach Blossom Trees immediately.”
These two were more excited than the other, as if afraid that if they spoke any slower, they wouldn’t be able to convey their loyalty.
Ma Ya Ru: “Sister Sang, then, can I apply for one for my brother too? I’ll do anything you want me to do, Sister Sang!”
“And my brother!”
Hearing Ma Ya Ru’s words, Xia Han jolted and blurted it out. Only after saying it did he realize it was a bit inappropriate. “Uh, well, Sister Sang, if you have anything, just say it. I’ll do anything!”
Sang Chu smiled, “I’ve already made arrangements for them. Don’t worry, I won’t forget any of you veterans.”
When Fang Chao heard Sang Chu mention the word “veterans,” he knew he had no chance. He had originally wanted to ask how he could obtain the high-level demonic beasts Sang Chu mentioned, but now it seemed they were prepared for the veterans who had followed her to build the base.
Ma Ya Ru saw Fang Chao’s silence but said nothing, only looking at Sang Chu, “Sister Sang, we’ll be leaving then. Should I notify Dr. Li to come here, or…?”
“You notify her to come. I have other matters to attend to later and might not be able to explain them in detail. Oh, and please do me a favor and send Fang Chao to the hospital to see Shi Feng. He is now Shi Feng’s disciple and likely has a lot to learn.”
After speaking, Sang Chu seemed to remember something and turned to Fang Chao, saying, “Oh, right, Dr. Li is a research fanatic and might ask you a lot of very detailed questions. While you’re on your way, think carefully. Don’t overlook any details, as they could all be clues.”
Fang Chao: “I understand, City Lord. Please don’t worry.”
Ma Ya Ru: “Sister Sang, we’ll be leaving now.”
“Yes, go ahead.”
As the three of them left, Sang Chu’s expression turned serious. Xue You suddenly appeared beside her, leaning on her armrest and saying, “You’re quite good at winning people over.”
Sang Chu: “A little favor in exchange for their unknown loyalty. Not bad.”
Xue You: “They probably don’t even know that if they betray you, the first ones to take their lives will be their trusted demonic beast companions!”
Sang Chu: “Then I have to thank you for telling me that I can engrave a curse on the demonic beasts. Once their masters act against me, they will be directly erased, and the demonic beasts will turn back into cards and return to my hand.”
