Chapter 783: Testing
Chapter 783: Chapter 783: Testing
"Predicting the future? That powerful?"
Bai Yifan’s eyes lit up instantly upon hearing the ability Zhong Beihai mentioned.
This is a super cool skill.
An ability every teenager dreams of having.
To perfectly avoid future disasters and easily eliminate future enemies.
Bai Yifan was very excited, while the Bai Family didn’t have much of a reaction.
It’s just predicting the future, nothing special.
The family already has a "Prediction Brother," so it’s not too surprising that Captain Zhang has the ability to predict the future as well.
"Well, aside from exploring the Ancient Kunlun Mountain with you, Xiao Zhang also specifically asked me to bring you a message, saying it’s a matter of life and death."
Zhong Beihai said with a serious expression,
"Wealth should not be flaunted, and people’s hearts are unpredictable."
"Just that one sentence?"
Bai Yifan didn’t understand what Zhong Beihai meant.
Everyone has heard of this saying; it’s a principle everyone understands.
"Yes, Xiao Zhang only said this one sentence and then asked me to take better care of the girls."
When Zhong Beihai said this, he looked slightly aggrieved.
As a man in his nineties, it’s already polite of him not to collapse in front of someone’s car.
Yet, Xiao Zhang reminded him again and again, that whenever near the Bai Family, he must protect the Bai family’s girls.
Zhong Beihai frowned and glanced at the three women in front of him.
Considering his own advanced age of over ninety years.
Zhong Beihai felt it quite tiring that his old bones had to protect the three girls.
Bai Xiqin, in her twenties, a girl.
Wang Yiyun, in her forties, a girl.
Liu Jing, in her seventies, a girl.
"We know this well. Although it sounds simple, it’s the truth."
Bai Zhengxuan smiled slightly, deepening the wrinkles around his eyes.
Predicting the future, not flaunting wealth.
Bai Zhengxuan guessed Captain Zhang’s meaning. Captain Zhang was subtly reminding the Bai Family not to easily expose themselves.
As for whether Captain Zhang knows the secret of the space, perhaps only Captain Zhang knows.
"Let’s go; it’s time to leave."
Zhong Beihai glanced at his watch and suddenly stood up, smiling as he explained,
"Xiao Zhang said it’s better to go in at 11 in the morning."
The Bai Family exchanged glances and silently picked up the backpacks prepared in advance on the bus; everyone took one.
Inside were some clean water and compressed biscuits, common supplies.
The Bai Family is usually careful with these things, maintaining an ordinary appearance in front of outsiders; the items in the backpack are also ordinary supplies, with no fresh fruits or snacks.
Leng Yebai and Bai Xiqin walked side by side, his backpack full, containing supplies for two people, while Bai Xiqin traveled light.
It was midday, the sun baking the earth, and the intense sunlight shone on the lush, mysterious mountain range ahead.
Chlorophyll in the green leaves can convert light into the energy needed by the plant through photosynthesis.
Mutant plants are not afraid of the scorching sun and don’t worry about water being evaporated; under the dazzling light, they are actively absorbing energy.
Noon is the time when they enhance their abilities and absorb light energy most quickly.
At this time, as long as you don’t foolishly provoke the plants, there generally won’t be any problems.
Of course, excluding those plants that are naturally bloodthirsty.
Just as there are good and bad people, the same goes for plants.
There are ordinary plants that love light energy, as well as carnivorous plants that crave flesh and blood.
The group continued on their way, moving lightly.
The six middle-aged men Zhong Beihai brought formed a tacit circle around them, with some leading the way and others watching the rear.
Their presence was formidable; occasionally, a few mutant animals tried to attack, but before they could make a move, they were scared off by the six powerful Superpower Users.
"Crack... crack..."
During the silent climb, occasional "crack" sounds came from Bai Anhai.
It sounded like munching on a cucumber.
Zhong Beihai wasn’t thirsty at first, but after listening to the cracking sound all along the way, he couldn’t help but feel a bit parched.
Despite his high status and the top-tier resources distributed to him within the Human Survivor Alliance, Zhong Beihai was always frugal, exchanging the crystal cores he saved for various research-related items for the survivors.
Fresh fruits were something he almost never got to taste.
Listening to Bai Anhai munch so heartily, Zhong Beihai couldn’t help but gulp.
"Do you have any more? Can you sell me one?"
Zhong Beihai asked, scratching his head in embarrassment and pulling out a Second Rank Crystal Core from his pocket.
Normally, in safe bases, a fruit costs about an ordinary crystal core.
While an ordinary crystal core seems insignificant, it is actually quite difficult to obtain for ordinary people and Low Level Superpower Users.
People who obtain crystal cores don’t squander them thoughtlessly.
Superpower Users need to absorb crystal cores to enhance their abilities, while ordinary people need to save crystal cores for their future plans.
Zhong Beihai never liked taking advantage of others. Even though he got along well with the Bai Family, this was their first meeting, and he didn’t want to be perceived as mooching off them.
The middle-aged man closest to Zhong Beihai noticed the Second Rank Crystal Core in Zhong Beihai’s hand, and his eyelid twitched slightly.
Old Sir Zhong really is extravagant, trading a Second Rank Crystal Core for a cucumber or a carrot.
But that wasn’t something he should interfere with; his job was only to ensure Old Sir Zhong’s safety.
In other words, even if Old Sir Zhong got swindled and lost his clothes, as long as he’s alive...
The mission must be accomplished!
Bai Anhai paused for a second, staring at the offered Second Rank Crystal Core, ready to refuse, but seeing Bai Xiqin nod, he conceded.
He was munching on ginseng, grown in their space.
Generally, the Bai Family was very cautious with things grown in their space, rarely sharing with strangers.
If exposed, it could be troublesome.
Given his daughter’s nod, Bai Anhai couldn’t refuse.
"Deal!"
Bai Anhai first took the Second Rank Crystal Core from Zhong Beihai, then pulled out a ginseng almost as thick as a baby’s arm from his pocket, placing it into Zhong Beihai’s hand.
Recently living in the shadow of impending disaster, Bai Anhai felt he couldn’t do without chewing ginseng.
A lot of supplements, especially ginseng, have been cultivated in the space, with a dedicated area for it.
In the space, ginseng grows rapidly, especially under Bai Xiqin’s urging as she practices her Wood Ability.
The ginseng planted before the apocalypse has now grown as large as a carrot, particularly delightful.
"Is this... ginseng?"
Zhong Beihai’s eyes almost popped out of his head.
He initially thought Bai Anhai was munching on fruits or carrots, never expecting it to be ginseng!
"Yep, eat up! It tastes just like a carrot!"
Crack, crack.
Bai Anhai calmly continued munching on the ginseng he hadn’t finished, casting a worried glance at Bai Xiqin.
Not flaunting wealth and understanding that people’s hearts are unpredictable is probably the most understood amongst the Bai Family members from Captain Zhang’s message.
No matter how you looked at it, they should be low-key. After giving away the ginseng, staying low-key seemed unlikely!
He wasn’t chewing ginseng to show off, and when eating, he was careful not to let others see what he was having; he could’ve easily pulled out a random item from his backpack as a substitute for Zhong Beihai.
Bai Xiqin smiled gently, giving Bai Anhai a reassuring look.
She was testing, assessing Zhong Beihai’s character.