Chapter 30

The bonfire was burning brightly, illuminating the endless night.

The night wind was soft and cold, gently blowing through the flames, twisting their bodies like dancers, sending out sparks, flashing with the most brilliant light, then quickly extinguishing.

The green car had already driven out of Silver Tree City and stopped outside an abandoned farm that was 50 kilometers away from the town.

They would spend the night here, and not continue until the next morning.

The car drew up beside the farm, clearing a space.

As he could not afford to use the solid fuel, he lit the original bonfire.

The grass on the farm had long since withered, but there were still a few dwarf trees that had managed to survive.

The cruel living environment of the new era allowed the genes of plants to change with the environment.

Like these dwarf trees, they were less than two meters tall, but their tops were shockingly large.

To the distance, it was like a huge umbrella.

If he dug up the soil, he would reach the roots of the tree about ten meters deep underground.

That way, the roots of the old tree would not be directly sunburned to death by the sun because they were located in the shallow soil.

Deep underground, not only could the roots escape the sun, but they could also absorb the water that was left on the earth, struggling to survive.

They dug up some of the dirt under the dwarf tree and cut off some of the roots.

The deeper the roots are buried, the more they contain not only water but also starch.

After peeling, it is boiled in a tin pan to make it as edible as the potatoes of the old days.

However, the root was more bitter and carried a certain amount of radiation.

However, even though it was Zero and the others, they did not mind such a small matter.

Ling Chen silently observed the movements of Zian and the others. Although it was a good thing that they were able to find food, they were not greedy.

Only about a third of the roots had been cut off. Spring had passed and the autumn had come. The dwarf tree had had enough time to grow new roots so that it wouldn't wither and die.

It is ironic to say that when the resources of the old era were abundant, people only knew how to invade nature.

Now that the resources were scarce, they knew how to raise interest rates.

A huge pot was placed over the bonfire, and when the roots were boiled into mud, everyone was given a bowl of the same amount.

Zero and Leigh sat in a corner of the crowd, with Teddy sitting in front of them with two bowls of muck.

The young chauffeur's eyes fell on the revolver at Zero's waist, and Teddy, his mouth full, said, "Hey, buddy."

"Can you lend me that gun?"

Grabbing the sap, Zero pulled out the pistol and handed it to Teddy.

Feeling the weight of the piece of metal in his hand, Teddy was speechless.

It was a large caliber muzzle that was different from an ordinary revolver. It silently explained the might of this handgun.

Teddy knew it must have a huge back seat, and he couldn't believe that such a weak man could use such a lethal weapon.

But when he thought of Zion's gesture with one hand, Teddy was relieved.

"You're an Adept, right?"

Teddy handed the pistol back to Zero.

Zero did not answer. With his personality, it was tacit agreement that he did not object.

It was a pity that Teddy hadn't known Zero for long, and all he felt was that the man's temper was strange.

However, it didn't matter if it was a little strange. After finding some food and medicine in the convenience store, both Teddy and Gian could feel Zero's goodwill.

This meant that this strange traveler intended to join their team. No matter what the starting point was, being able to join a warrior like him would only be beneficial to their journey to Remutt.

"Eat more. Plants like the dwarf umbrella tree are rare."

Tomorrow we'll have more roots to spare, but that'll be enough for one more meal.

After that, he would probably have to eat some dry food.

Water was a problem, too, hoping to find supplies along the way.

But I think God will protect us, won't he? "

Teddy blinked and left.

Zero put his bowl of muck in front of Leah.

Even at night, Leah didn't put down her hat.

"I can't eat that much," she said softly in her hat.

"Eat it."

Lingcun said in a commanding tone. He then said in a more gentle tone, "Eat more. It will be good for your illness."

"What about you?"

From his jacket pocket he fished out a piece of chocolate he'd found in the convenience store. He kept one for himself and left the rest to Gian.

Zero gently unwrapped the chocolate. The dark chocolate, which should have been fragrant, was now covered in a layer of gray mold.

Zero swept the gray fungus away with his fingers and put it in his mouth to chew.

Food that had seriously expired naturally did not taste good. It was not as sweet and fragrant as chocolate should be. It was also bitter.

It was like biting a piece of wood, but he bit it down with his teeth and swallowed it.

In fact, all the food that Zion had been given was past its retention period, but no one would take it seriously.

For the people of the old era, no one would care about the taste of food unless they were nobles or nobles of the Wealthy Class.

Although food has gone out of fashion, people's unreserved stomachs can digest it and turn it into energy for the body.

As for the toxic substances that had deteriorated, even if they could not be expelled from the body, they would still be suppressed.

It was not until one day, when the human body could no longer contain any more toxic substances, that they would erupt in unison.

With no such concerns, the food disappeared into his stomach pouch, and the energy was meticulously distributed, providing him with the time needed for his activities.

As for noxious substances, they are expelled from the body with sweat during exercise, so there is no accumulation of toxins.

It's just that I'd rather eat old food than move it around. It's not tasty, but at least it's fresh sap.

Leah's heart quivered slightly, and without another word she picked up the sap and began to eat.

Tonight she ate so carefully that when Teddy came to get the bowl, there was no residue in it.

Late in the night, when the temperature dropped, people returned to their cars to sleep.

Leah was no exception. For two dollars she had bought a blanket from Teddy, and now it was wrapped around Leah.

He sat in front of the bonfire, which was almost out.

He was keeping vigil, and with him was Gian, and even another white man named Parn.

"A cigarette?"

The three of them sat in silence for half an hour before the African man took out a cigarette and handed it to Zero.

Zero quietly took it over and lit it on the flame. Then he took a deep breath.

The smell of bad tobacco seeped into his zero lungs, and after a cycle, he blew it out of his nose.

His mouth was filled with a bitter taste, but the corners of his lips curled up into a smile.

"Although he's not a good person, I still feel that it's God's favor to be able to smoke one every day."

Gian and Bourne began to smoke.

The black man closed his eyes and puffed out clouds of smoke. He looked quite satisfied.

"I agree with that."

He never talked much.

Short but accurate.

The black opened his eyes and said, "That girl, is she sick?"

The bonfire's flames suddenly lowered, and Zero's breath suddenly exploded like a steel cable.

He looked at her, his eyes cold and hard.

"Hehehe, don't be nervous, I was just asking around."

Zian waved his hands, "In this day and age, apart from the pampered nobles and noble lords, no one else in the Wilderness has any disease on them."

The black man's words made Zero's tense body gradually relax.

"So you want to go to Remutt?"

"Sort of."

"Yes," Zero replied briefly, but for a moment the muscles that had just relaxed were flexing.

A slight prickling sensation could be felt on his skin.

Feeling the change in atmosphere, the expression on Zian's face changed. He was about to explain, but his mouth was covered by Zero.

"Don't make a sound. Wake everyone up.

Something is approaching. "

Zero's ears twitched slightly, and an inaudible sound came into his ears from far away in the wind.

Zero stood up and kicked the sand around the campfire to put it out.

Just as he finished doing all of this, several swaying silhouettes appeared on the other side of the highway under the moonlight.