Translator: Jalyss
Editor: Odyssey
Chapter 302 – Raising A Child In An Apocalypse (part 11)
After finishing the arrangement, the group abandoned the car and walked. Major Cheng, after discussing things, only accepted one truck and put it in the space. He left the rest.
Jiang Fang, Jiang Xiaoya, Li Su, and Wang Yao were at the forefront. They were followed by Major Cheng and Zhao Yingnan. The rest of the ability users surrounded the fifteen space ability users. Their mission on this trip was to protect these space ability users, even at the cost of their own life.
Not long after they left, a vine as thick as an adult man’s thigh suddenly spread along the ground. It rolled up a car and dragged it deep into the dense forest.
The rustling sound was a little loud, and many ability users heard it. Some people wanted to look back, but Zhao Yingnan shouted, “Don’t look back.”
Everyone immediately turned their heads, not peeking.
But Li Su and Jiang Xiaoya were not so obedient. They turned their heads and saw the car being dragged into the depths of the forest by the vines.
Li Su was very frightened, but Jiang Xiaoya looked happy. “Fortunately, we took the car into the space just now, otherwise it would be a pity!”
Jiang Fang looked at Jiang Xiaoya helplessly and dotingly. “It’s very dangerous in the woods. Remember not to leave me later. Older sister, let me carry Yaoyao on my back!”
Jiang Xiaoya nodded. “That’s right, older sister, let A-Fang carry her. We just need to protect A-Fang’s back!”
Li Su was frightened by the sturdy vines just now. She knew that mutant animals and mutant insects had appeared, so it was not surprising that mutant plants appeared. She thought about it. Her strength and Tang knife might not be able to cut off those vines, so for Yaoyao’s safety, it was better not to be hypocritical.
Li Su immediately put Wang Yao down and put her on Jiang Fang’s back.
Zhao Yingnan saw this and her frown could kill a fly. She didn’t understand why Jiang Fang brought this burden. Couldn’t he just find a reason to throw them away? “Jiang Fang, I can arrange for someone to protect this child. You…”
“No need. She is my niece, so there is no need to hand her over to others,” Jiang Fang said with a smile. “Yaoyao, you need to eat more. Why are you so light!”
Wang Yao giggled and put her little hand around Jiang Fang’s neck.
When Zhao Yingnan saw Jiang Fang’s disrespect, her face was ugly.
Major Cheng cleared his throat. “Let’s go quickly and try to pass through this forest before dark.”
Zhao Yingnan’s expression sank. “What about fire-type ability users? Come out.”
As soon as she finished speaking, the four fire-type ability users came out and trotted to the front.
“Set fire and clear the way,” Zhao Yingnan said.
The four fire-type ability users stood at the front, released their powers at the same time, and several fire pillars were sent out.
Jiang Fang’s expression changed. “Are you crazy? What if there is a forest fire?”
Zhao Yingnan sneered. “I still have six water-type ability users and five earth-type ability users. If the fire cannot be controlled, they will naturally take action. You don’t have to worry about this!”
Jiang Fang stopped talking.
Under the guidance of the fire-type ability user, the road ahead had been much smoother. But the good times did not last long, and the mutant plants soon began their counterattack.
“Be careful!” A vine shuttled along the ground and almost caught Jiang Xiaoya’s leg. It just happened to be seen by Li Su, who pulled Jiang Xiaoya behind her. She swung down at the vine with her Tang knife.
With this knife, Li Su used all her strength. Fortunately, the vines were cut!
It was not as hard as she had imagined! Now, Li Su had confidence.
Jiang Xiaoya was in shock. At this time, a lot of vines hung down in the air, trying to attack. Jiang Xiaoya quickly activated her ability and sprayed fireballs into the air.
Jiang Fang froze the water into the shape of an ice sword and slashed at the vines.
Li Su and Jiang Xiaoya, who had calmed down, leaned back against Jiang Fang. The three of them acted as horns, protecting Yaoyao, and the vines shivered.
It was probably because they found that they could not get any benefit in the face of these ability users. After a while, those vines disappeared by themselves.
But the expressions on everyone’s faces were not that simple. Even the vines were evolving and could sense the strength of their abilities. This showed that zombies were also evolving. Maybe they would have human thinking and wisdom.
Although they were already mentally prepared, they did not think that this day would come so quickly.
“I’m so tired, hungry and tired. Older sister, do you have anything to eat?” Jiang Xiaoya wailed while clutching her stomach. The battle just now consumed too much of her physical strength.
“Yes! What do you want to eat? Are sandwiches and milk fine?” Li Su smiled, and then took a few sandwiches and a few bottles of milk from her space.
Although Jiang Xiaoya shouted that she was hungry, when she received the first sandwich, she held it up to Jiang Fang’s mouth. “A-Fang has worked hard. Eat more!”
Jiang Fang enjoyed the attentive service of his girlfriend a lot. After he ate the sandwich Jiang Xiaoya held up to him, Jiang Xiaoya was afraid that he would not be full. She moved to feed him another one.
Jiang Fang, however, felt sorry for her. He was afraid that she would be starving, so he quickly said, “I’ll get it by myself. You should eat too.”
Over there, Li Su smiled and broke a sandwich in half and handed it to Wang Yao. “Eat it slowly. Don’t dirty your uncle’s clothes.”
Wang Yao nodded. “Got it!”
Zhao Yingnan turned her back, not wanting to look any further.
Finally, Major Cheng came over and said, “Let’s go quickly!”
Jiang Fang nodded, stuffed the last bit of sandwich into his mouth, drank the milk, wiped his mouth, and said “Let’s go!”
Li Su and Jiang Xiaoya quickly followed.
Zhao Yingnan walked not far behind them, and looked at Jiang Xiaoya with a somewhat obscure expression. Just now, she really wanted to take advantage of the chaos to deal with Jiang Xiaoya, but the old woman was so protective that she didn’t find a chance to start anything.
But not to worry, there was still a chance! She didn’t believe that the old woman could always protect Jiang Xiaoya! There would always be times when she couldn’t keep an eye on Jiang Xiaoya!
The next journey was also not smooth. Although the mutant vines no longer appeared, the occasional large spiders and insects that could not be named still scared Jiang Xiaoya to death. In the end, Li Su simply took a blindfold and put it on Jiang Xiaoya. She half hugged Jiang Xiaoya and walked forward.
When Zhao Yingnan saw this, she disliked Jiang Xiaoya even more. She really didn’t know what Jiang Fang liked about Jiang Xiaoya, a fire-type ability user. Jiang Xiaoya wasn’t even a space ability user.
They finally passed through this forest before dark and found a relatively empty place. Everyone planned to stay here for one night, then set off after dawn.
Jiang Fang glanced at Li Su. The two cooperated tacitly and took out the car. “Do you want to wash? I’ll boil the water.”
“Yes, yes! I feel sticky and greasy,” Jiang Xiaoya said.
Jiang Fang hurriedly went to find firewood, made a fire to boil water, and set up a tent. Li Su was busy preparing dinner. “How does noodles sound for dinner?”
“Great!” Jiang Xiaoya made the bed in the car and Wang Yao sat obediently in the passenger seat, watching the adults work.
After a while, the water was boiled. Jiang Fang brought the water to the tent. “Xiaoya, hurry up and wash.”
Jiang Xiaoya went in with her clothes in her arms. She came out after a while. “Older sister, I’ll watch the fire. You can bring Yaoyao in to wash up!”
It wasn’t until the three women had finished washing up that it was finally Jiang Fang’s turn.
Not far away, Zhao Yingnan looked at Jiang Fang’s appearance. She was angry and helpless. He was obviously someone who did big things, but he ended up serving others.
After Jiang Fang finished washing up, he came out. They sat around the fire and ate warm noodles. They were very comfortable.
The group of people not far away were expressionlessly eating dry compressed biscuits and drinking cold water. Their envious glances that floated over there from time to time betrayed their true thoughts. They were incredibly envious!
After dinner, the three of them sat around the fire again to play Fight The Landlord1. They didn’t get into the car to rest until the dinner was almost digested.
“You and Xiaoya are on duty in the middle of the night. I will set an alarm for midnight and I will be on duty in the second half of the night,” Li Su said.
“There is three of us. Let’s be on duty separately so that everyone can sleep a little longer,” Jiang Xiaoya said. In fact, those who were on duty in the middle of the night were at a disadvantage. It was almost nine o’clock now.
“Jiang Fang has to drive during the day, so he must have a good rest. I can find opportunities to catch up on sleep during the day, so it’s fine. In fact, you don’t need to be on duty at night. I was just finding opportunities for you to accompany Jiang Fang to talk and live as though you are the only two people in the world,” Li Su joked.
No matter what, she wouldn’t let Jiang Fang be alone. She wouldn’t let Zhao Yingnan have a chance to take advantage of the situation. If Jiang Xiaoya was left alone, ‘accidents’ might happen.
Jiang Fang also understood Li Su’s thoughts and accepted Li Su’s affection. “That’s hard work, older sister!”
“Good. I’m taking Yaoyao to bed. Let’s talk later!” Li Su hugged Wang Yao, who was already drowsy, and got into the car.
Jiang Fang and Jiang Xiaoya snuggled beside the fire. At this moment, silence was good.
Zhao Yingnan saw this and felt a little bit of resentment and jealousy!
She only felt hate. That woman was always accompanied by someone, so she couldn’t find a chance to start her plans. It seemed that if she wanted to get rid of Jiang Xiaoya, she would have to get rid of that woman first! So what if she was a scarce space ability user? If that woman was obstructing her way, there was no way she would retreat!
At midnight, the alarm rang. Li Su rolled over and sat up. Jiang Fang and Jiang Xiaoya were not in the car. Li Su opened the car window and looked out to see that they were snuggling by the fire.
Li Su opened the car door. The two looked over when they heard the sound and Li Su smiled. “It’s time for you two to go to sleep. I’ll be on duty in the second half of the night.”
Jiang Fang stood up first and then pulled Jiang Xiaoya up. “Good work, older sis. Be careful. If there is anything abnormal, wake me up in time!”
Li Su nodded. “Okay, go to sleep!”
Li Su wrapped herself in her cotton coat and sat down by the fire. After thinking about it, she changed direction and sat down with her back to the car. In this way, it was more convenient to observe the surrounding situation. Although they were allies, there was still someone who coveted Jiang Fang.
Li Su never underestimated women, especially women like Zhao Yingnan.
It was quiet in the middle of the night and there was no sound anywhere. It was indeed a bit boring to work at night in such a quiet environment. In order to pass the time, Li Su simply took out needles and wool from the space and started making sweaters.
It was about three or four in the morning, the time when people were the most sleepy. Li Su couldn’t help but yawn. Suddenly, she heard movement not far away.
Li Su didn’t get up to check the situation, but just put the half-finished scarf into the space. She quietly took out the Tang knife and looked ahead vigilantly.
1.(斗地主) Fight The Landlord – a card game: https://www.pagat.com/climbing/doudizhu.html↩
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