Apocalypse: After Being Reborn, I Stocked Up on All Supplies-Chapter 227 - All Things Have Spirits
Chapter 227: Chapter 227: All Things Have Spirits
Chapter 227: Chapter 227: All Things Have Spirits
“Hey, handsome guys, do you need accommodation?”
A young man with a snow house promotional sign on his chest walked towards Jiang Yan and the “Gypsy” man.
Their motorcycles were parked side by side.
In front was a creamy-white Type A motorhome, followed by a silver-gray pickup truck.
The two were sandwiched in between.
At first glance, it seemed they were traveling together.
Jiang Yan remembered what the “Gypsy” man had reminded her earlier, shook her head, and did not speak.
She was not afraid that speaking and revealing her gender might cause her trouble.
However, being unfamiliar with the place, and since it was Xue Miaomiao’s territory, it was better to avoid trouble if possible.
She decided to heed the advice.
“Is parking free?” asked the other person.
Hearing this, Jiang Yan almost burst out laughing, but after listening to the young man’s words, she suddenly couldn’t laugh.
“It’s not free, but with such small cars as yours, 50g of grain or fuel for the whole night will suffice. For those motorhomes like theirs, at least two kilograms. Rest assured, if you park in our area, safety is absolutely guaranteed.”
As the queue waiting to enter the base did not move, the “Gypsy” man began to chat with the young man.
The young man probably knew that both were Cyclists, potential customers, unlike those car owners who could just sleep in their vehicles, and he eagerly explained.
Jiang Yan listened silently at the side and soon figured out the situation.
The large flat area outside the base was leased by a merchant.
Similar to paying rent to the inside of the base.
This merchant built the snow houses themselves.
Based on different price points, different grades of amenities were constructed.
Some snow houses had only a bed, some had a bed and a desk, and some had beddings, fire pits, and oil lamps.
If one couldn’t enter the base and wanted to stay outside, they could only go back the way they came.
Anyway, within two kilometers near the base, it was their business territory.
If you wanted to choose another place, there was no choice.
Jiang Yan figured that the merchant likely had some family ties with the upper echelons of the base.
No wonder these people brazenly stood at the entrance to the base snatching up business, and no one came to say a word.
“Dude, what do you think, should we stay outside?” the “Gypsy” man had finished listening to the young man and turned to look at Jiang Yan.
Per the young man’s information, entering the base required a fee of 10 kilograms of grain or an equivalent amount of fuel per person.
That was just the entrance fee.
To rent a house inside also required additional payment.
He certainly did not have enough resources, unless he pawned his off-road motorcycle.
Alternatively, sign a labor agreement of some sort, working for the base in exchange for shelter and food.
But those who exchanged work for accommodation and food in the base likely didn’t fare well.
Just large dormitories and plain porridge.
The benefit was safety, relatively providing a place to shelter.
The “Gypsy” man glanced at Jiang Yan’s backpack, guessing that she probably couldn’t provide so many resources either.
Before Jiang Yan had a chance to express her opinion, a warrior with a megaphone came out.
“Ladies and gentlemen, due to temporary control measures, the Flame Base has reached its capacity for today. Please proceed with the entry formalities tomorrow.”
“You may leave your vehicles where they are, we will distribute numbered tags for you. Those wishing to enter the base tomorrow can do so according to the order of the tags.”
“…”
The megaphone began to repeat the first two sentences.
The scene instantly exploded.
Especially those who had already lined up at the base entrance waiting through four lanes.
They had come from far places, struggling through life-threatening moments on the road, only seeking a shelter.
To be blocked just before the final step was frustrating.
Once inside the base, although they could not guarantee other things, at least they wouldn’t encounter mutant animals.
Several men and women jumped down from their vehicles, hoping to get some opportunity.
But the people from the base, each one like an ice sculpture, did not respond.
The others had weapons, and those driving motorhomes or various luxury cars had previously suffered arrogance and rudeness in other places.
In striving for a chance, they were all polite and cautious, fearing to anger the others.
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But those wearing the tags on their chests, their faces immediately lit up with joy.
The rent prices shot up, doubling.
After all, there were many who arrived by vehicle, but also many who came by bicycle or on foot.
Those with cars could just huddle in them.
But for the latter, spending a night outside could be deadly or crippling.
Jiang Yan also scoffed.
Man proposes, God disposes.
It turned out to be a snow house experience for the night.
After receiving the numbered tag from the base, Jiang Yan and the “Gypsy” man followed the young man to see the snow houses.
She actually did not want to get too close to him.
But since he insisted on following and it was just to see the house, she couldn’t really be finicky about it.
In the end, she spent 200g of rice to rent the cheapest snow house equipped with an ice bed.
This was the worst-equipped room here.
Originally, 50g of grain would have sufficed, but it had doubled.
The extra 100g of rice was for installing a wooden door.
The “Gypsy” man rented the house opposite hers but did not get a door.
This was Jiang Yan’s first time staying in a snow house.
As soon as she entered, she felt the warmth.
It wasn’t that the inside was particularly warm, but rather the absence of wind and snow instantly made it feel warmer.
The sky outside was also turning dark by then, with people occasionally walking outside, their footsteps on the snow going “crunch, crunch,” likely also renting houses for temporary stays.
Jiang Yan closed the little wooden door and turned to enter Space.
It was almost six o’clock by then.
Eating hot pot was impractical as it took too much time; she simply had a serving of spicy hot pot instead.
Hua Bao had just entered Space and was immediately entangled by three small chickens, ducks, and geese.
It was not so socially anxious now, waving its vines to play with them.
There was a flurry of activity with chickens and dogs jumping around in the Space.
Jiang Yan did not bother to intervene.
Living with such a sense of life was quite nice, too.
After dinner, Jiang Yan slowly walked to the grassland area.
The anesthetic on the white reindeer had worn off long ago, and it was chewing on the mushrooms growing on the dead wood.
Seeing her approach, the reindeer stopped chewing and turned its head to “howl” at her.
Unlike other deer where only the males have antlers, reindeer, whether male or female, all have antlers.
Jiang Yan looked and realized that this one was a female reindeer.
Its white fur glistened beautifully in the sunlight, somewhat like the mythical creatures seen in fairy tales.
“Howl~” the reindeer softly called again.
They say all creatures have a spirit.
Normally the call of a reindeer is grating and ugly, like it’s being hit.
But now, its call was soft and tender.
The look in its eyes as it gazed at Jiang Yan was also warm and filled with maternal love.
Jiang Yan walked closer and crouched down to inspect its wound.
Space truly was magical.
In less than a day, the reindeer’s wound had already healed significantly.
