"What do you mean?" Gao Qiang asked with a wary look, his disbelief evident. He had never believed that something good would suddenly land on him.
Li Xiang looked at Gao Qiang and said, "Now, this city is over, and we will officially launch an emergency evacuation activity."
"But not everyone gets the chance to leave, you understand?" Gao Qiang fully understood the situation. The apocalypse had arrived too quickly, and the officials simply did not have time to arrange the evacuation of all personnel.
In this case, it was necessary to prioritize some individuals for early evacuation. Those in the back would have more time for transfer arrangements. Gao Qiang knew that more than ninety percent of the people would die here.
Suspiciously, Gao Qiang looked at Li Xiang and asked, "Can you arrange for me to go?" Li Xiang grinned and replied, "I have a place to leave, and I can give it to you!"
Several colleagues behind Li Xiang changed their faces, objecting, "Captain, no!" "Captain, this is your own place!" Li Xiang waved his hand and stopped them, saying, "Needless to say, I've already decided!"
Gao Qiang looked at Li Xiang, even more puzzled. He knew how valuable this place was. Li Xiang giving it to him meant something significant. Gao Qiang asked vigilantly, "Why did you give me this place? You will die!"
Li Xiang smiled, took out a cigarette, and lit it, sucking hard. "You also said that the end times are coming. Most people will die. If I'm going to die, I want to die in Jinghai!"
Gao Qiang looked at Li Xiang and sensed there was a story behind his decision. Moreover, Li Xiang had a deep affection for the city of Jinghai. "Why me?" Gao Qiang asked, not willing to let his guard down. Whatever Li Xiang wanted to say, it wouldn't dispel Gao Qiang's vigilance at this time.
Gao Qiang's guarded behavior displeased the team members behind Li Xiang. "You, man, why are you so unscrupulous?" "Do you know how valuable this spot is?"
Gao Qiang paid no attention to their anger. In the last days, anger wouldn't solve the problem; it would only lead to a faster death. Looking at Gao Qiang's expression, Li Xiang smiled. "Is it only someone like you who can survive in this world?"
Gao Qiang nodded and replied with a smile, "I don't know if I can survive, but I'm determined to have a better chance than you think!"
Li Xiang burst into laughter. "Well, that's why I'm giving you this opportunity. I hope you can live to see humanity rebuild its homeland! At that time, you must go back to Jinghai and take a look for me!"
Gao Qiang frowned and asked, "That's your reason?" Li Xiang finished his last puff of the cigarette, comfortably blowing out a smoke ring, and said with a smile, "Isn't the hope to live enough?"
Gao Qiang didn't completely understand Li Xiang's intentions, but he felt that it was enough. Gao Qiang directly stretched out his hand and said, "Take it!"
Seeing Gao Qiang's straightforwardness, the team members behind Li Xiang looked at him with disgust. Asking for someone else's things and still being so justified seemed shameless.
Li Xiang was very happy. He was now certain that Gao Qiang would definitely survive in this final world. From the inner pocket of his clothes, Li Xiang took out a certificate and handed it to Gao Qiang. Tomorrow, there would be an evacuation procession in the downtown square. With this document, you can go there and receive a qualification to board the helicopter.
Gao Qiang glanced at the certificate. It was a Certificate of First Class Merit. Li Xiang must have accomplished something significant. Achieving first-class merit in such dire circumstances was nothing short of a miracle. Gao Qiang solemnly put the certificate away and said, "If I have the opportunity, I will definitely come back and take a look!"
Li Xiang nodded and said nothing more. Seeing this, Gao Qiang turned around and left without any hesitation. The snow beast had been killed, and he had obtained the beast core. His purpose for coming here had been fulfilled. This opportunity to leave Jinghai was a fortunate turn of events.
As for the promise he made to Li Xiang, Gao Qiang considered it. If it was within his capacity, he would fulfill it. However, he wouldn't take unnecessary risks for the sake of a promise. Gao Qiang quickly left the battlefield, carrying his newfound possession.
Finding an abandoned hotel, Gao Qiang entered and selected a random room. He took out the beast core and observed it carefully before swallowing it whole. The moment the core entered his stomach, he felt an intense heat spreading throughout his body.
In the freezing temperatures of minus forty or fifty degrees, Gao Qiang felt like he was burning up and wanted to remove all his clothes. Then came the pain. The excruciating agony seeped into every fiber of his being, penetrating deep into his bone marrow.
However, amidst the pain, Gao Qiang sensed his strength increasing. He realized that he was absorbing the energy from the beast core to strengthen himself. This was the power awakened after a high-level rebirth.
After enduring the pain, Gao Qiang gradually felt a soothing comfort encompassing his body. He gasped for air, his sweat soaking through his down jacket. This time, he had succeeded in absorbing the energy of the snow beast, and he felt an incredible surge of strength.
With the black gold ancient knife in his hand, Gao Qiang believed he could even face the snow beast head-on and come out victorious. Feeling confident in his abilities, Gao Qiang left the hotel and headed towards the supermarket.
With everything in place, An Xin's awakening was imminent. Once she awoke, they could leave this city behind. As Gao Qiang arrived at the supermarket, he noticed a gathering of people at the entrance, attempting to break in.
Though Gao Qiang had sealed the door, the desperation of the people, driven by the shortage of supplies, had grown. They were becoming more disorderly, desperately trying to enter and grab what they needed. It was clear that the door wouldn't hold much longer.
Observing the chaos, Gao Qiang decided to intervene. He stepped forward and raised his voice, "Everyone, please calm down! Breaking into the supermarket won't solve anything. Let's work together and find a peaceful solution."
Some of the people turned to look at Gao Qiang, their faces reflecting frustration and desperation. "Who are you to tell us what to do?" a woman shouted. Gao Qiang maintained his composure and replied, "I'm just like you, trying to survive in this difficult situation. But resorting to chaos won't help anyone. Let's find a way to distribute the resources fairly."
A man with a weary expression spoke up, "Easier said than done. The supplies are running out, and we have families to feed. How can we remain calm?" Gao Qiang nodded and sympathetically said, "I understand your concerns. That's why we need to organize ourselves and find a fair system. Let's elect representatives who can oversee the distribution process."
His words resonated with some of the people. They understood the logic behind his suggestion, realizing that unity and cooperation would be more beneficial in the long run. Gradually, the chaos subsided, and a few individuals stepped forward to become representatives.
Under Gao Qiang's guidance, they formed a temporary committee responsible for resource distribution. Though it wasn't a perfect solution, it provided a sense of order and fairness amidst the chaos. The people, seeing this glimmer of hope, started cooperating and lining up to receive their share of supplies.
Gao Qiang breathed a sigh of relief. The situation was under control, at least for now. With the committee in place, he could focus on finding An Xin and preparing for their departure from the city.