TSIAGBICATMWI Chapter 109

Chapter 109: Leisure

A calm and peaceful night passed. The next morning, a thick fog blanketed the area, making it impossible to distinguish between humans and zombies beyond ten steps. In this kind of weather, the danger level rose exponentially.

The climate in the apocalypse was treacherous. Yesterday it was clear and sunny with a blazing sun, and today the temperature suddenly plummeted below zero, with frost biting at the skin.

Only now did people realize that it was already December, and in theory, it should have been winter long ago.

Whether it was high temperatures baking or low temperatures freezing, this absurd weather seemed determined not to make things easy for humans.

Fortunately, the physical qualities of the ability users had greatly improved, so these harsh climatic conditions were still relatively well-suited for them, but for ordinary people, it was a tragedy.

Gu Tangxi and Gu Tangyue muttered to each other as they gathered firewood nearby to make a fire for cooking and warmth.

Gu Tangyue rubbed her palms and exhaled a breath of mist. She complained, “This damn weather is trying to kill us! If I hadn’t prepared several sets of thick clothes in my space just in case, we would have frozen to death here without any time to react.”

Gu Tangxi looked at her exaggerated appearance and asked in confusion, “Is it really that cold? Isn’t it just a little cooler than usual? Isn’t this great? It was more annoying when it was hot every day before.”

Gu Tangyue opened her mouth wide in surprise and asked, “No way, sis, don’t you really feel cold?”

Gu Tangxi snapped off a dry branch and replied casually, “It’s not that I don’t feel cold, but it’s not as cold as you say, okay? Compared to the previous high temperatures, I actually prefer it this way.”

Gu Tangyue pulled out a dry branch and broke it. Suddenly, as if thinking of something, she ran to Gu Tangxi, grabbed her hand, and felt the temperature. “It’s really warm!”

Gu Tangxi returned the grip and touched her somewhat cold hand, saying, “See? It’s clearly because you’re afraid of the cold. This weather isn’t any colder than a normal winter, okay?”

Gu Tangyue didn’t think it was because she was physically cold. She didn’t have that problem before. Suddenly, she thought of something. “Sis, do you think it’s because you’re a fire-type ability user? So you don’t feel very cold.”

Gu Tangxi was puzzled. “Is that so? Maybe! Why don’t you go back and ask others if they feel as cold as you do?”

Gu Tangyue tapped the ground with a dry branch, muttering, “Well, I really envy your ability. It can attack, cook, and now it can keep you warm. Unlike me, besides putting some junk away, it’s useless. I’m good for nothing.”

“Hehe, don’t be ungrateful after getting a bargain, okay? Get a grip. With you the way you are, everyone will protect you first, isn’t that good? Don’t worry, even if I die, Xie YunChuan won’t let you die.”

“But don’t you think it’s most annoying to have to be protected by others no matter what? Every time I see you fighting side by side, while I can only be protected by you and can’t do anything, I get frustrated. Especially when you get hurt every time, but I’m unscathed, it’s even harder to bear.”

Gu Tangyue felt that not being able to do anything and just watching from the sidelines was even more tormenting. She would rather be injured or feel pain, but unfortunately, she had no combat power at all. Instead of staying in a safe place, she would only drag others down and distract them from saving her.

Gu Tangxi walked closer to Gu Tangyue, put her hands on her shoulders, and said earnestly, “Xiaoyue, don’t deny your own value. Why do others protect you? It’s because you can give them equal returns.

Don’t feel guilty. This is just an equal exchange. You think you’re just putting things into your space and taking things out every day, but this putting in and taking out saves us an immeasurable amount of trouble. Without you, how could we live such a good life with enough to eat and wear?

Indeed, you crave the ability to protect yourself. I don’t object to that, but you can’t deny the contributions you’ve made to us. Don’t doubt yourself or feel guilty. You just need to work hard with a desire to become stronger. Take the Jīngpò- Crystal Soul or Core I give you. It’s what you deserve, and it’s what you need.”

Gu Tangyue reached out and pushed away the hand on her shoulder, teasing, “Sis, why are you suddenly so serious? Of course, I know I’m very useful. Without me, where would you get hot meals all the time? Humph!”

Gu Tangxi also changed from her previous serious look and said happily, “That’s the way to think. I’m afraid that one day you’ll abandon me, your sister, and go out on your own if you keep hiding in a dark corner like a little groundhog, feeling sentimental.”

“If that really happens, it won’t be going out to explore, but going to die.” Although Gu Tangyue always felt that she wasn’t doing anything and was useless, she still needed more psychological preparation to carry a knife and rush into a pile of zombies to chop them up.

As they talked, they unknowingly picked up a large pile of firewood each, enough to make a fire for cooking. It was time to return.

Back outside the tent, Gu Tangxi folded the firewood into a small pile, flicked her finger, and a small flame shot into the center of the pile, igniting the wood.

Gu Tangyue took out the ingredients to prepare a meal. Well, she needed some drinking water, but Xie YunChuan seemed to be still asleep.

Gu Tangyue was a little puzzled. “Didn’t I hear them wake up a long time ago? Why aren’t they out yet?”

Gu Tangxi added firewood to the embers with nimble hands and replied, “They’re just lovebirds being affectionate. Why bother so much?”

Gu Tangyue raised her eyebrows. “You think I want to bother? It’s just that I need water to cook. If Xie YunChuan doesn’t come out, where am I going to find water?”

“Don’t you have any left in your space?”

“Sis, are you stupid? Why not use the ready-made water? His ability’s water won’t run out, and my space doesn’t produce water. Of course, I’ll use his water first. I’ll save the water in my space for emergencies.”

“That’s true. Then let’s wait a little longer. Aren’t you cold? Come over and warm yourself by the fire. It’s still early anyway.”

Gu Tangyue put down her things and sat down by the fire. “But aren’t we going to fight zombies to get crystal cores? Is it okay to keep delaying?”

Gu Tangxi carelessly fiddled with the fire, “Xiaoyue, improving our strength is important, but what are we working so hard to improve our strength for?

Of course, it’s to live a good life, right? Then aren’t we living a good life now? So, don’t forget to enjoy life while you’re struggling to survive. Life is hard enough. Relax. The zombies won’t run away in a few minutes.”

“Okay.” Gu Tangyue sometimes really envied her sister’s optimistic and free-spirited way of life. She would go to work when there was something to do, and relax when there was nothing to do. She lived one day at a time. When things were tough, they were really tough, and when things were leisurely, they were really comfortable.

Gu Tangxi handed the freshly roasted sweet potato to Gu Tangyue. “Here, try my cooking. A freshly baked, hot, and fragrant roasted sweet potato. You deserve it.”

Gu Tangyue smiled and took it, broke it open, and took a bite. Mmm, it was really fragrant! She really should learn more from her sister, worry less about things that might not happen, and enjoy the present more.

The apocalypse was already bitter enough. She didn’t need to create more troubles for herself.

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