kvmb Chapter 117 A Glimpse into the Truth of This World
Chapter 117 A Glimpse into the Truth of This World
Once you start eating, you can't stop. By the time you come to your senses, there's only some sauce left on the plate.
Qiao Manman was a little surprised. She had eaten lunch, so how could she have swallowed such a big corn kernel?
Before I could think any further, I heard the men outside cursing and swearing.
Having lost track of Qiao Manman, the group discussed how to recover their losses.
Qiao Manman overheard it and realized it was really sarcastic.
For example, stealing from supply and marketing cooperatives, steel mills, and coal mines.
Although their plan was rejected by the leader, they decided to steal from ordinary people's homes.
"Break the legs of the men, and see if the women are pretty. If there's a young one, we might even have some fun with her!"
"Hehe, just do it this way. Those people are too cowardly to cause any trouble."
Qiao Manman's face darkened, because what they said was true.
Given the current social climate, if a young woman or married woman is truly abused, her family will most likely cover it up and marry her off as quickly as possible.
As for whether she marries the perpetrator or a blind, mentally challenged, or lame man, nobody cares.
As long as it doesn't tarnish the family's reputation, it's fine.
Thinking about this, Qiao Manman became unsettled.
The user asked the system, "Can I use talismans on people outside from here?"
Having received an affirmative answer, Qiao Manman crushed the stroke talisman, and within just two seconds, she heard a series of thumping sounds.
It turned out that a group of people had fallen down one after another.
Because of insufficient dosage, they all had crooked mouths and slanted eyes, could move slowly, and could still utter one word at a time.
The system reported its findings to Qiao Manman: "Host, you did a great job with this 'killing the enemy by destroying their spirit' tactic."
Compared to being completely paralyzed in bed, living a life that's neither human nor ghost, it seems far more painful!
Qiao Manman awkwardly touched her nose, wondering if she could admit that she hadn't meant to cause trouble.
No, absolutely not!
Just as I finished thinking that, the space started broadcasting: "Congratulations, host, points +100!"
After the system finished broadcasting, he asked in confusion, "Huh, how did you get points?"
Qiao Manman shook her head, indicating that she didn't understand either.
Speculation: "Could it be because he dealt with a few scumbags outside?"
That shouldn't be the case, I've never caught a bad guy before..."
The system, however, was quite certain: "It should be the host; it's probably related to your improved luck."
Qiao Manman hummed in agreement, indicating that she understood. She then instructed the system to mute external sounds so she could focus on resting in the space.
Ah, saying she's resting isn't quite right, because she has to work.
Harvesting wheat, rice, corn, and soybeans, I feel like I can't escape the word "farm."
Although I was tired, I felt very satisfied.
Qiao Manman felt full of energy, every cell in her body brimming with vitality. Her body was healthier than ever before.
"Tongtong, I feel like these corn kernels are as good as a super tonic!"
The system nodded: "Indeed, host. Green corn kernels are full of vitality and are a rare treasure even in the apocalypse. Please use them with caution."
Qiao Manman touched her chin, realizing that this thing really couldn't be taken out. At least, it couldn't leave her.
Otherwise, those who want to regain their youth, or those who are terminally ill, would surely capture her and devour her.
Thinking of this, Qiao Manman asked again: "Tongtong, are mutations divided into ordinary mutations and special mutations?"
These colored items contain specific types of energy that can only be absorbed by certain groups of people.
Or, eating it regularly can stimulate the body's potential and lead to superpowers or something similar.
As for those ordinary mutated plants, eating them will only nourish the body for ordinary people; they will not produce the legendary superpowers.
"Host is so smart, you guessed everything correctly! Although space resources are abundant, the system still advises the host not to change the current world order."
Qiao Manman raised an eyebrow: "What you mean by 'vision' is...?"
"Don't turn the ordinary world into a fantasy world, host, or you'll become unlucky!"
Qiao Manman knew that human desires were endless. Once ambitious people discovered that humans could wield supernatural abilities, war would follow.
The nation will fall apart, and the people will be displaced. And she, the culprit, will be condemned by Heaven.
"Then why did you make me sign off on these mutated corns?"
"Host, everything has two sides. The emergence of mutated plants was originally intended to bring hope to people living in dire straits in the apocalypse."
But power is addictive; whoever controls the mutated plants controls the lives of both superhumans and ordinary people.
If this person is kind and leads the people to fight against the zombies, then Heaven will help them rebuild their homes and give them a reward.
If this person is greedy and plunders the world's life force, then the plane will collapse, and the Heavenly Dao will use its last ounce of strength to seek a way out for its people.
Qiao Manman trembled, and some guesses began to form in her mind.
Not daring to press further, I solemnly promised, "I will seek your opinion before making a decision."
The system smiled: "Thank you, host!"
Qiao Manman continued working until late at night before finally emerging from the space.
It turned out that the place where they landed was only half a meter away from those scumbags.
Qiao Manman was startled for a moment, then took off running.
The scumbags opened their eyes groggily and could only see a blurry figure from behind.
He thought to himself, "At least someone has gone back to inform me."
However, Qiao Manman simply left that place and entered the space in another location.
Cook each edible corn kernel individually, mash them into a paste, and store them in a glass jar. Whenever you want to eat some, you can drink it with a straw or scoop it out with a spoon, thus avoiding any suspicion from others.
What else? Mutant watermelons.
She cut one open, scooped out the red pulp, and put it in a blender to make juice.
The red juice emitted a refreshing fragrance. Qiao Manman filled a water bottle, intending to drink it on the way.
As dawn approached, Qiao Manman changed her clothes and went to the state-run restaurant for breakfast before heading straight to the bathhouse for a nice hot bath.
You asked where the bath tickets came from? Hey, I chatted with people and traded them for milk candy!
Amidst the astonished gazes of the group of southerners, Qiao Manman took out a bath towel and began scrubbing herself.
With barely any effort, the stains came off one by one. My skin looked exceptionally delicate in the steamy mist.
When she came out, Qiao Manman felt refreshed.
Looking in the mirror, I found myself looking like a peeled egg. The blemishes on my face had disappeared, and my pores had become invisible.
Her hair was black and shiny, and she didn't look malnourished at all when she first came here.
Qiao Manman braided her hair into two braids with satisfaction, left the bathhouse, and went shopping at the department store.
This time, she used her usual style and didn't spend as extravagantly as before, but she still bought a few fashionable clothes.
She wore a dress, a plaid shirt, sandals, and a pair of black cargo pants.
I also bought some specialty pastries.
In the evening, Qiao Manman went to the bus station to take a bus to Wuzhen for a stroll.
As soon as she got into the car, her eyelids started twitching.