bayedsolid Chapter 428 Am I a child?
Chapter 428 Am I a child?
The middle-aged man was followed by seven or eight people, men and women, of various appearances, but they all had one thing in common—sharp eyes and synchronized steps, clearly well-trained.
The hundreds of people who had been watching from the observation tower just moments before had all fled, except for those on guard duty.
"I am Zhao Tiesheng, the deputy leader of the Brightness Car Team, Rank 5 - Zhen'e Duwei, responsible for camp security. On behalf of all the car teams, I welcome you."
The middle-aged man led the way, leaping down from the observation platform and walking closer. His gaze swept over the neatly arranged vehicles of the Xinhuo train convoy, finally settling on Xu Si, his eyes pausing for a moment.
Fu Xiaojian thought he would salute, but he didn't, which was a good sign.
"The Salary Train Team, led by Fu Xiaojian." Fu Xiaojian stepped forward and extended his hand.
Zhao Tiesheng was stunned for a moment, but quickly reacted and clasped his hands together.
Zhao Tiesheng's gaze lingered on Fu Xiaojian for a moment, as if assessing this seemingly unremarkable team leader.
Then he smiled, a genuine smile that didn't seem fake.
"It's an honor to meet you. You are the first convoy to arrive in this way."
He glanced at Nirvana, which was stopped in the middle of the queue, and a hint of undisguised amazement flashed in his eyes.
"To be honest, when we received news that you were coming, we thought we'd have to wait at least ten days to two weeks. Unexpectedly—"
"Oh, by the way, this is Zhong Ling. I've always wanted to get to know your messenger!"
Zhao Tiesheng is more talkative than he appears.
He stepped aside to make way for a pretty girl.
Where?
It's confirmed, it's that voice. I never expected this cute little girl to have such a mature and sophisticated voice. The difference is so huge.
However, her gaze searched among the members of the Salary Train team.
Shao Bing, being quite perceptive, pushed out Xiao Luo, whose face was flushed.
"You...hello." Zhong Ling sensed something was off, and then Xiao Luo's voice rang in her mind.
Zhong Ling tilted her head and glanced at him, a hint of a smile flashing in her clear eyes.
"Is it you?" she asked, her tone tinged with curiosity.
Xiao Luo nodded and said nothing more.
Zhao Tiesheng was confused; he didn't know that the two had already greeted each other.
However, he did not spend any more of his precious time with the two of them.
"Please come in! Our team leader has been helping other teams prepare medicines these past few days and couldn't come himself, so he specifically asked me to take good care of you!"
"This island is protected by an array, so it's relatively safe inside!" Zhao Tiesheng said.
"A pharmacist?" Fu Xiaojian asked in surprise.
"No, our team leader is a wizard!" Zhao Tiesheng explained briefly.
Fu Xiaojian raised an eyebrow slightly, then returned to normal.
wizard.
It is considered one of the more powerful sequences.
He is not only a combat unit but also a support unit, although his ability to make potions suggests a support-oriented branch.
Before the apocalypse, there were rumors that extraordinary individuals in the wizarding hierarchy did not rely on potions or their own abilities, but rather advanced through some ancient ritual to gain power.
Their characteristics are even more bizarre; some can foresee fate, some can curse their enemies, and some can communicate with indescribable beings.
"Captain Fu, please." Zhao Tiesheng stepped aside and made an inviting gesture.
Fu Xiaojian did not rush to take a step, but instead looked back at the convoy behind him.
Tashan, Shaobing, Lin Zhennan, Su Su, Chen Pei, all the combat personnel were in their respective positions, their eyes steady, without any tension or relaxation.
He nodded slightly and followed Zhao Tiesheng toward the island.
Guided by Zhao Tiesheng's deputy, the vehicles of the salary train convoy drove into the eighth designated area on the island.
That area is located on the west side of the island, close to the lake shore, and is slightly higher than other areas, offering a wide view.
The golden ripples on the lake reflected into the campsite, bathing everything in a warm hue.
"This is a great location! Has no one taken it over?" Tashan jumped off the bus, looked around, and nodded in satisfaction.
"Their position is better than the other teams." Shao Bing observed the terrain and felt something was off; this kind of terrain shouldn't be theirs.
"I wonder what the hidden story is behind this?" Fu Xiaojian asked directly.
"To be honest, this is considered a weak point in the island's formation, and strange entities often come to disturb it, so..." Zhao Tiesheng did not hide anything.
"However, I absolutely did not intend to frame you all. It was our convoy that suppressed and cleared them out. If you feel this is inappropriate, how about I find you another place?"
"No need, this place is fine!" Fu Xiaojian didn't mind. What their convoy was lacking was something strange, so this saved them the trouble of searching for it.
Moreover, this place is close to water, so if DouDou lets the black crocodile roam freely, it might even break through to Sequence 4 before leaving.
"That's good. Also, there are currently seven convoys here, and with you, that makes eight. I still need to mention some rules in advance!" Zhao Tiesheng's current position is that of a sheriff, and this is part of his duties.
Zhao Tiesheng's gaze swept over the members of the Xinhuo train team, and his tone became more formal.
"First, private fights are prohibited on the island. No matter what grudges you have before, once you come here, you can resolve any conflicts openly, which is commonly known as a one-on-one fight. Private fights are prohibited. If you insist on fighting, you can ask me or the police station for help in adjudicating the matter."
"Secondly, trade in goods is free, but forced buying and selling is prohibited. I don't think I need to explain this, do I?"
"Third, and most importantly, this island in the middle of the lake is protected by an array, so even without a sequence of extraordinary abilities, it can isolate itself from strange perceptions. However, the array is not foolproof. If any party tries to attack the array, the other convoys on the island can join forces to defeat them."
After Zhao Tiesheng finished speaking these three points, he paused for a moment, seemingly observing the reactions of the Xinhuo train crew.
Fu Xiaojian remained calm and nodded: "That makes sense."
No one else objected.
These rules are not harsh; in fact, they are quite lenient—aside from prohibiting private fights and touching the formation, there are almost no restrictions.
"That's good." Zhao Tiesheng breathed a sigh of relief, and his smile became more genuine.
"You've all had a long journey, please get some rest tonight. The team leader will come to visit you in person tomorrow, and we'll discuss other matters then."
"In addition, a trade fair is held on the island every three days, and tomorrow is the day of that. If you are interested, you are welcome to attend."
"A supplies exchange meeting?" Jiao Jiao's interest was piqued, and her eyes lit up. Not only did she have medical skills, but she also had a bottle of enhancement potion that she hadn't used yet.
"What do you have?"
"Anything is possible." Zhao Tiesheng glanced at her.
"Potions, rare items, bizarre drops, intelligence—you name it, we have it..."
"Also, there's a bonfire party on the island in the evening; those who are interested can go and relax."
After Zhao Tiesheng left, the camp of the Xinhuo train team quickly settled into an orderly state.
The vehicles were arranged in a semi-circle as instructed by Fu Xiaojian, with their openings facing inwards to facilitate observation of the island's movements and to prepare for any strange attacks that might come from the lake.
The bus and the giant Hummer were placed on the outermost side of the road, like two silent steel gatekeepers.
Cat Lord and Jazz were in the middle, while Nirvana stood in the very center of the camp, the red behemoth gleaming with a dark luster in the afterglow of the blood-red sun.
"The night watch personnel will be arranged as usual. Jiang Li will set up a barrier around the camp. It doesn't need to be too strong; just enough to serve as a warning." Fu Xiaojian stood in the center of the semicircle, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings.
"Xiao Luo, let's put the spiritual perception barrier aside for now. Let's see if you can make further progress in the next few days!"
Unfortunately, Luo is still a child, and he probably won't be able to withstand the enhancement potion.
Xiao Luo nodded in agreement.
"There's a bonfire party tonight. Anyone who wants to go can sign up, except for children."
Fu Xiaojian raised his voice, having grasped some of the implicit meaning in Zhao Tiesheng's words.
After all, everyone has been suppressing their feelings for too long.
"I'll go! I'll go!" Jiao Jiao was the first to raise her hand, her little face full of excitement.
"I want to see what kind of people are in the other teams; maybe I can get some good stuff in the trade!"
"Didn't you hear me? Except for children?"
"Aunt Fu? Are you talking about me? Am I a child? Huh? Huh?"
I implore Heaven to discern the loyal from the treacherous.