Chapter 1436 Don’t Be Afraid

Chu Yuanqing's body was as tense as a bow with a full string, his muscles ready to go, and he exuded a restrained and powerful strength. He was always ready to deliver a fatal blow the moment danger struck to defend the safety of the team.

At this time, the wind was blowing freely in this desolate land, making a whistling sound, like a sad song of the end of the world.

The raised dust filled the air, blurring the vision and adding a bit of haziness and mystery to this tense scene.

In the distance, the ruins looked particularly eerie under the dim sky, and the crumbling buildings seemed to be telling of past disasters and destruction.

The dead silence all around makes people feel more vividly the cruelty and ruthlessness of the end of the world, as if every inch of the air is filled with despair and danger.

The four of them spread out in a fan shape and cautiously approached the gas station.

Their footsteps were light and swift, without making any unnecessary sounds, as if they had blended into this silent and dangerous apocalyptic environment.

The wind blew gently, bringing up the dust on the ground and swirling around them, as if telling the story of the desolation and sadness of this land, and also adding a touch of solemnity to the tense atmosphere.

As they gradually approached the gas station, the painful groans of the survivors inside could be faintly heard by everyone. The sound was like a desperate cry coming from the dark abyss, tugging at the hearts of Li Luo and others.

Li Luo and others cautiously went deeper into the gas station. The air was filled with a pungent smell of stale gasoline and rotten items.

The dim light struggled to filter in through the cracks in the windows that were covered with dust and cobwebs, casting patches of mottled light and shadows on the ground, adding a bit of eerie and terrifying atmosphere.

Finally, in the corner of the gas station, they found the survivors huddled together.

The survivors were emaciated, ragged, covered with bruises and wounds, and looked fragile and helpless.

Seeing Li Luo and his group appear, they instinctively trembled like frightened deer, and some even tried to hide in more secluded places. In the chaos, there were bursts of screams and sounds of objects colliding.

Several children burst into tears, and the adults hurriedly protected the children behind them, staring at these "uninvited guests" vigilantly.

In their hands they tightly grasped sticks or stones that could be used as weapons. Although they seemed insignificant in front of the sophisticated equipment of Li Luo and others, these were their only means of self-defense and the last bit of stubbornness they had in struggling against fear.

Seeing this, Li Luo immediately stopped, his eyes full of pity and sympathy.

She took a deep breath, tried to make her expression appear gentler and friendlier, then slowly took a few steps forward, taking each step extremely slowly and carefully, for fear of scaring these fragile people again.

"Don't be afraid," Li Luo said softly, "We are survivors from the Jinling Base in City N. We are on a special mission and are passing through City T. We were on our way to look for some important supplies when we discovered something unusual here and saw you, so we wanted to come over to learn more about the situation and see if we can help. We have no ill intentions, so please rest assured."

As she spoke, she secretly activated her psychic abilities, and a warm force rippled out from her body, silently infiltrating into the survivors' consciousness, gently soothing their tense nerves and gradually calming their overreactions.

As Li Luo's psychic powers continued to work like a gentle breeze and rain, the tension and fear that had originally filled the air gradually dissipated.

Everyone's tense bodies gradually relaxed, and the children who had been crying out of fear seemed to be gently soothed by a pair of soft hands. The sobbing gradually stopped, but they still sobbed from time to time. Their little hands tightly grasped the corners of the clothes of the adults beside them, and there was still some panic in their eyes, but no longer the despair and fear as before.

When everyone heard Li Luo's words, their originally confused expressions froze slightly, like a ripple on the surface of a calm lake.

The alertness in their eyes faded a little, and was replaced by a hint of surprise and curiosity, as if they saw a ray of light in the darkness. Although it was weak, it was enough to ignite the desire for hope deep in their hearts.

In the crowd, there was a middle-aged man with a slightly hunched figure but a gaze as firm as the stars in the cold night. Everyone called him Uncle Lin.

He raised his head slowly, his movements were slow, as if every move was extremely difficult, fatigue and vicissitudes were deeply engraved on his face.

"Are you...really from the Jinling base?" His voice was hoarse and low, with a hint of cautious tentativeness.

A young woman named Xiaoyan was standing next to him. Her face was thin, and her eyes were full of fatigue and fear, but at this moment there was also a glimmer of hope. She said softly:

"I heard that the Jinling base is very safe. It's an official base. There's food and drink, and there are powerful psychics protecting everyone." Her voice was like a candle in the wind, trembling slightly, but with a hint of desire for a better life.

Li Luo nodded slightly, a warm smile appeared on his face, and said:

"Jinling Base is indeed a relatively safe place. We have been working hard to protect everyone there so that everyone can survive in this apocalypse. Moreover, we have strict order and rules. Everyone helps each other and fights this difficult world together."

Her words were full of pride and determination, as if she was painting a picture of a beautiful future, allowing people to see a glimmer of hope in this dark doomsday.

After hearing this, the other survivors' wariness in their eyes slowly melted away like frost and snow encountering a warm sun, and they gradually revealed a desire to talk. There was a hint of trust in their eyes when they looked at Li Luo and the others.

Seeing that everyone had relaxed, Li Luo turned sideways, reached lightly into the empty space beside him, and took out food and warm clothes.

These supplies appeared out of nowhere, emitting hope of life in the gloomy and depressing doomsday, just like a ray of light suddenly appearing for people who have been trapped in darkness for a long time.

"Everyone, eat something and warm up first." Li Luo said softly, his tone gentle and caring, which seemed to have the magic to soothe people's hearts.

Then, she, her relatives and friends, and the Fire Team began to distribute supplies.

The tall and straight figures of Lu Jingcheng and Chu Yuanqing were like a towering mountain, moving steadily among the crowd.

They handed out portions of food steadily with both hands, and their deep eyes were like the twinkling cold stars in the night sky, revealing calmness and determination, as if silently saying "I'm here, don't be afraid", silently conveying a sense of security to everyone, and gradually calming the panicked hearts of these people who had been struggling in fear for a long time.