Chapter 42: Uninvited guest (Readers, please follow and read)

"Hearing enhancement has no limit on the number of times. Could it be related to the challenge level? A-level can directly get enhancement, C-level is just an experience card with a limit on the number of times?"

While thinking and relieving himself, he looked up at the five-in-one in the bathroom, suddenly shaking as if struck by electricity, and the water column slanted outside the toilet.

That indicator light that would always be on as long as it was powered was off?

"Ah, hey... damn, the power is out, didn't you notice?"

Not having time to shake it dry, he pulled up his pants and ran out of the bathroom hurriedly to tell the two women who were doing push-ups.

"Power... out?"

Zheng Xin couldn't hold her breath, and because the news was too shocking, she plopped onto the ground.

Zhong Xiaoshan stood up quickly and ran to the light switch, pressing it repeatedly. The light didn't react at all, and she said dejectedly: "The power is really out."

"Basically saying goodbye to modern life..."

Zhang Su sat on the ground depressed and let out a long breath.

Not to mention computers and mobile phones, which were basically useless without the internet, but much of the food they stored needed hot water to cook. If the gas was cut off, they could use an induction cooker, but now the power was out too, which instantly made people feel a panic of security being destroyed.

Before he could be excited about getting a new ability, he was overwhelmed by the power outage.

"Then... so many river snail rice noodles, completely impossible to eat?" Zheng Xin frowned and looked at her room, feeling regretful in her heart.

Zhong Xiaoshan walked back to the sofa silently and said in a low voice: "Actually, if it's just to boil things to eat, I have a way..."

"What way?"

Zhang Su and Zheng Xin looked at Zhong Xiaoshan, who was speaking, at the same time.

Zhong Xiaoshan was stared at by the two and felt a bit embarrassed suddenly. Feeling valued, she hurriedly said: "Actually, there's no trick, it's just making a fire, making a fire to cook."

"Right..." Zhang Su suddenly realized: "Used to modern life, I've long forgotten the primitive method!"

Zhong Xiaoshan hurriedly raised her hand and said: "I've learned how to make a fire, but just making a fire... there's a lot of smoke."

Zhang Su stood up, thought for a while, and said: "Zombies won't be attracted by smoke, but will be affected by smoke in their sense of smell. And there are fires everywhere, no one will care about an extra bit of black smoke. Let's go to the stairwell, there are windows for ventilation, is it convenient to operate?"

Zhang Su was good at fighting, but he wasn't very good at these survival skills.

Zhong Xiaoshan thought for a while and said: "Anywhere is fine, as long as there is wood."

Zhang Su looked at the time and rubbed his stomach: "Let's make this meal with fire, and eat instant food for the evening meal!"

There were quite a few snacks, but limited food that didn't need cooking, so they had to be frugal.

Without delay, the three immediately got busy...

To get wood, Zhang Su and Zheng Xin went to Brother Li's house at 902 to dismantle a TV cabinet. After removing the spray-painted board outside, the particle board inside was not bad for burning...

Zhong Xiaoshan used the stove in Zhang Su's house to set up a simple rack. It looked rough and strange, but it was very stable to hold a pot!

Zhang Su usually smoked, so he kept lighters at home, and even had two bottles of special fuel for lighters. Making a fire was very simple.

After a busy hour or so, a large pot of river snail rice noodles was placed on the dining table.

"Time to eat!"

Zhong Xiaoshan was very happy. This was her first important contribution to the team, preparing a meal for everyone!

Zhang Su looked at Zhong Xiaoshan, whose face was black and white, and smiled bitterly: "This won't be a long-term solution. It seems we need to speed up our pace!"

"Speed up... the pace of leaving here?"

Zheng Xin asked solemnly.

Zhang Su nodded, signaling everyone to use their chopsticks, and said: "In the city, or rather, living in a residential area, the foundation of convenience is that water, electricity, gas, and the internet are all very stable. Once these advantages are lost, it will be very difficult to survive in the residential area!"

"Especially after the power outage, the things in the refrigerators of every household will basically be ruined in three to five days, at most seven or eight days. How much instant food that doesn't need cooking can there be?"

Zhong Xiaoshan nodded in agreement: "Brother Su is right. Once I went out to play for five or six days, the power tripped at home. When I got home, the smell was indescribable. I didn't want the whole refrigerator, just called someone to recycle appliances and hauled it away at a low price..."

"Then where are we going after we go out?"

Zheng Xin asked the most critical question.

"The aim is to go to places with fewer people. Also, we need to consider the problem of water and food. The general direction is definitely the rural areas in the suburbs nearby. The most important thing is to get a car!"

Zhang Su pondered while muttering.

Zheng Xin tilted her head toward the road, looking worried: "If the road is like that street, we won't be able to drive."

"No, most explosions happen in residential buildings, not many in the street blocks. Look at our surroundings, only this section downstairs has problems. A car is a must, it can provide countless choices... hmm?"

Just as he was speaking, Zhang Su was stunned, because he heard rustling sounds in his ears!

"Emma, what is this smell, so stinky. Don't tell me this zombie is moldy..."

A man said in a rough voice.

"Haha, it seems that little girl is still alive! Brother Xiang, this is the smell of river snail rice noodles, many young people love to eat it!"

Immediately after, a ruffian voice sounded.

"Damn, actually blocked the corridor with things, really dog-bitch!"

The rough man called Brother Xiang didn't dwell on the strange smell anymore and added: "We finally managed to sneak here. Chongzi, you better not remember it wrong. If it's all in vain, see if I don't break your leg!"

The ruffian man called Chongzi said: "Brother Xiang, can't be wrong. I've come to scout the point several times before. That streamer lives at 801. Plus the smell of this river snail rice noodles, I'm one hundred percent sure it's her!"

"I damn well know she lives here, I'm talking about food, understand? Food!" Brother Xiang said angrily. Obviously, he didn't risk his life to come here for a woman!

"This is even less to worry about. The little girl showed it during the live broadcast. She hoarded quite a bit of food and drink, all self-heating pots, just for the challenge. This damn challenge hasn't started yet and the zombies are here. Damn, a little girl guarding a pile of food and drink, really good luck!"

The ruffian man couldn't help but lick his mouth.

"Hehehe, her good luck is about to become ours... Chongzi, how did you discover that treasure streamer?"

Brother Xiang asked with a cold laugh.

"Same city, streamer nearby. She was closest to me. At first, she lied to me that she lived in Building 10. Damn, after a long time, she was in the next unit, hahaha!"

Chongzi couldn't help but let out a lecherous laugh.

"You kid, don't laugh so lecherously. I'm telling you, if there's food, I'll let you be the first to attack. If there's no food, you just stand aside and watch, play with your five fingers yourself!"

Brother Xiang said in a muffled voice, a fire burning in his chest.

"Don't worry, don't worry, Brother Xiang, even if there's food and drink, I won't fight with you, hehe."

"You kid are sensible. Hurry up and move this, wait!"

Brother Xiang was just about to move the dressing table when he saw several spoons tied to the table leg. He grinned and said: "Actually knows how to make an alarm system. It seems that besides that streamer, there are other survivors here!"

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