C18 Waiting

During the battle, some of the vegetables in the estate were utterly destroyed, while others were partially damaged and could still be salvaged. Additionally, there were several corpses of students around the manor that needed to be disposed of.

If it reaches dawn and the blood rain irrigates the corpses, they will turn into zombies. The best way to handle it is to decompose and bury the bodies.

They could also set them on fire, but not in the manor. Otherwise, the smell of the burning corpses would attract some special creatures.

"How would you like to get rid of them?"

Yang Tian shared a solution with them, but he didn't want to deal with disposing of the corpses himself. Instead, he focused on salvaging the trampled vegetables and ensuring they were in good condition.

"We are all classmates, and I don't want to see their bodies dismembered after their deaths. Therefore, I choose cremation."

"I agree!"

"I agree!"

Lee Sikai and the others ultimately chose cremation, but they still needed to figure out where to do it. Meanwhile, Yang Tian's mind was focused on the vegetable fields.

Yang Tian removed the spoiled vegetables and carefully dug out the ones trampled on. Although these trampled vegetables had only survived for two days in the apocalypse, they were still effective for restoring both Level Two Ability User and Level Two creature, just like the effects of a Level Two Red Bottle.

At midnight, the vegetables will also be subjected to the effects of the blood rain irrigation. As a result, these vegetables will produce unforeseen outcomes.

Although the destroyed vegetables may not be useful, they were still considered delicious food in the apocalyptic world. Yang Tian was not so foolish as to throw them away.

At present, there are only four acres of vegetables left. Still, in the context of the apocalypse, this was a very significant and valuable amount.

The vegetables that had gone bad can be dried out and preserved, ensuring they won't spoil. While they may have undergone changes, the mutated vegetables that were trampled on won't spoil even if harvested. They will stay fresh unless they are damaged.

"That, could you let them stay with me first?"

Guan Qingxue approached Yang Tian from behind and hesitantly asked if it would be possible for the two female students from the cabin last night to stay with her. Yang Tian didn't even need to guess to know that the two female students had pleaded with Guan Qingxue the previous night.

Yang Tian halted his work and turned his gaze towards Guan Qingxue, his eyes still infused with a gentle warmth.

"As long as it makes you happy, I won't mind."

Want to obtain Yang Tian's protection for free? Then you should be aware that he wasn't a benevolent person? Recently, a female student was injured and unfortunately won't survive the upcoming Blood Cloud Irrigation. It was only a matter of time before she became a zombie. As for the other female student, Yang Tian had his own agenda.

Any desirable position or opportunity requires effort and comes at a cost. She was destined to pay the price.

After receiving confirmation from Yang Tian, Guan Qingxue's facial expression relaxed considerably.

Whether it's you from a past life or the present you, as long as it's you, I will protect you, just like how you initially protected me.

When Guan Qingxue returned to the cottage, she happily explained Yang Tian's intentions to the two female students.

Yang Tian diligently continued his work on the vegetables, carefully preparing each one. When he came across spoiled vegetables, he selected a suitable location to dry them in the sun, knowing that a day of exposure would be sufficient toto dry them fully. Meanwhile, the Mutant Hog rested next to the warehouse, with the Dark Crimson Fire Wolf crouched atop it.

The Dark Crimson Fire Wolf, which had once been completely red, now had many black streaks on its body and a black branding mark on its forehead. It had become much stronger than other first-grade creatures.

At noon, Lee Sikai and the others still had yet to return to the manor. Yang Tian called Guan Qingxue out and ate some food with her.

Yang Tian proposed, "Let's invite them to come out and eat too!" He added, "Although food is precious, they won't starve."

Yang Tian had no intention of sending food to the two female students in the cabin, nor did he permit Guan Qingxue to return with food. Thus, after watching Guan Qingxue finish two pieces of dried meat, a piece of bread, and a bottle of mineral water, he finally allowed her to return to the cabin.

Mutant hogs had a huge appetite. Fortunately, they were omnivorous and could easily fill their stomachs. On the other hand, the Dark Crimson Fire Wolf ate very little despite being a carnivore and preferring fresh meat. In its eyes, dried meat was not food at all.

"Just eat a little of what's available."

A basin full of dried pork was placed in front of the Crimson Fire Wolf.

As for the mutant hog, they used the traditional method to prepare a large pot of 'pig feed' for it.

These foods were very precious in the apocalypse. In his past life, Yang Tian rarely used them to feed and domesticate animals. Instead, he allowed them to forage for food on their own. However, with the blood rain pouring down tonight, Yang Tian didn't want to risk any accidents. Although it meant wasting some food, he felt it was worth it.

During the blood rain, it's crucial not to get injured. Otherwise, the outcome will be turning into a zombie.

It was dusk when Lee Sikai and the others returned to the manor. They looked exhausted, indicating that they had been through a battle.

"This is the trade for our dinner tonight."

They weren't attacked by creatures from another world; instead, they hunted for lone creatures to exchange the energy crystals in their heads with Yang Tian for food tonight.

"Five energy crystals, you guys have made good progress!"

When the group offered Yang Tian the energy crystals, he did not refuse, which saved him some trouble. Earlier, Yang Tian had given a bowl of dried pork to the Dark Crimson Fire Wolf, but about ten pieces of pork remained in the bowl. Yang Tian did not hesitate to give all of it to the group.

"This is the deal you've made."

"So many!"

Lee Sikai was taken aback. Earlier, he had only exchanged one energy crystal for a piece of dried meat, and now five energy crystals were exchanged for over ten pieces.

"Don't you want it?"

"Want...Want."

The transaction resulted in five energy crystals, three of which were strength-type and the other two speed-type energy crystals. Guan Qingxue in the cabin had yet to undergo energy crystal enhancement. If Lee Sikai and his team had not brought back these energy crystals, Yang Tian would have had to go out and hunt for them."

Yang Tian called Guan Qingxue out and used the five energy crystals to enhance her body. Only with a strengthened body could she better withstand the blood rain.

"Why are you so good to me?"

Guan Qingxue couldn't help but voice her doubts.

"Because you saved my life," replied Yang Tian.

However, Guan Qingxue could not understand what Yang Tian meant. She wondered when she had saved his life.

"Then what is your name?"

"Yang Tian."

Yang Tian? Guan Qingxue searched through her over twenty years' worth of memories. But, although some people shared the same name, none matched the person in front of her.

"I have no impression of you, did you remember wrong?

"That's right, I couldn't have remembered it wrongly."

"Yang Tian leaned Guan Qingxue's forehead against his own, and their eyes met each other's."

"Ah! Let go of me!"

Guan Qingxue's recently strengthened powers allowed her to break free from Yang Tian's grasp effortlessly. She was taken aback by the extent of her newfound strength, never realizing it could be so potent.

She looked at Yang Tian apologetically.

"Go back inside and rest well. I'll call you out tonight."

"Tonight?"

"If you listen to me, you'll be fine. I won't harm you."