Chapter 813 Snow City

It was snow-white-everywhere.

This was the only feeling Long Yuehong had after the Old Task Force had traversed Icefield for three days.

Here, apart from the light-blue sky, darkness, and the various colors coming from the Old Task Force, all he saw was snow-white.

In this season, the few creatures that existed in Icefield remained dormant.

If not for the sungla.s.ses, Long Yuehong suspected that he wouldve already been blinded.

Shang Jianyaowho was driving-muttered as he stared ahead with his eye-protecting sungla.s.ses, Where are the bandits? Cant some bandits come?

At this moment, the music didnt seem to make him forget the boredom outside.

In the pa.s.senger seat, Jiang Baimian nudged her sungla.s.ses and scoffed. Where would bandits come from in Icefield? The only outcome of being a bandit here is to starve to death or freeze to death.

There were pitifully few human settlements in Icefield, and no caravans came. Bandits couldnt make a living.

It was only in the summer months when the snow melted and the climate was no longer chilling cold that many Ruin Hunters came to explore the cities abandoned in this area and obtain the corresponding supplies, becoming a little more lively. This resulted in the appearance of bandits.

The Old Task Forces current route was planned by Genava. They wouldnt venture deep into Icefield; instead, they would head east along Icefields southern end and head to the area closest to the White Knights to search for the city ruin where Shang Jianyaos father had last appeared.

This way, they could avoid most of the extreme weather, and the surrounding temperature wouldnt be ridiculously cold. This was a boon for their teams jeep that used high-performance batteries.

Shang Jianyao deliberately ignored Jiang Baimians words and looked into the rearview mirror. Little Red, why dont you pretend to be a bandit?

If not for the boring scenery outside, Long Yuehong couldnt be bothered with him. Why not you?

The shock brought about by the ice and snow had already subsided.

Sure, sure! Shang Jianyao replied without hesitation.

Long Yuehong was at a loss for words. Fortunately, Bai Chenwho was beside himlooked in front of her and said, There seems to be ruins over there.

Yes. Genava gave definite feedback.

Shang Jianyao looked over and found black silhouettes suspected to be high-rise buildings looming across the snow-laden horizon.

They were covered in snow, but there were some exposed areas. Otherwise, Bai Chen wouldnt have been able to confirm that they were ruins and not snow mountains. Shall we go take a look? Shang Jianyao glanced at Jiang Baimian and eagerly suggested, Its on the way anyway.

It was only a slight detour.

Jiang Baimian thought for a moment and said, Sure, its much safer to camp in a city ruin than in the wilderness.

The high-rise buildings could s.h.i.+eld the Old Task Force from the wind and snow. In Icefield, where they slept in the wilderness, the jeep might be buried if they encountered a blizzard. These were forces of nature that Jiang Baimian and the others couldnt resist.

Of course, city ruins often had other dangers in general, but those dangers were most likely ones the Old Task Force could resolve themselves. Huzzah! Shang Jianyao shouted, mimicking the Old Worlds entertainment to express his excitement.

Long Yuehong cautiously asked Genava, Are you sure its not a mirage?

In theory, no. But if we really encounter a large-scale illusion created by an Awakened, I wont be able to tell for the time being, Genava replied very honestly.

Isnt that better? Shang Jianyao became increasingly excited.

When it was almost evening, the jeep finally arrived at the city ruin.

The top of every building here was covered in thick snow. Ice stalact.i.tes hung down, not only covering some of the outer walls but also creating a feeling that everything was crystal.

In addition, the ground, pools, protruding eaves from the buildings, iron railings, and abandoned vehicles were covered in snow. At a glance, the city seemed to be frozen in time.

This was completely different from the city ruins that the Old Task Force had previously been to. It was more shocking and desolate.

Shang Jianyao retracted his gaze and expressed his opinion. It looks the same as the snow forest we previously pa.s.sed by. Long Yuehong noticed that the abandoned vehicles on the street were haphazardly squeezed together. It bottlenecked traffic, and skeletons could be seen protruding everywhere.

The skeletons were buried in snow, and most of them only revealed a certain outline. Only a few were exposed for various reasons and were rotten.

No matter how many times she saw such a scene, Jiang Baimian couldnt help but feel depressed and sigh.

This wasnt an outcome that humans should have.

Be it natural disasters or wars, they werent what humans-or rather, what most humans hoped to see.

Sigh. Jiang Baimian exhaled and said, Find a place with shelter from the snow and set up camp.

She didnt plan on enjoying the protection of the walls in this citys high-rise buildings to prevent any accidents or loss of the vehicle.

In Icefield, without a car and the supplies loaded on it, the Old Task Force couldnt last long no matter how powerful they were.

Genava was the same.

Under the smart bots exploration and calculations, the Old Task Forces jeep soon drove behind a tall building and stopped beside a collapsed perimeter wall.

The howling wind was blocked by the building as it circled around the sides and stopped attacking them.

Lets eat, lets eat! Shang Jianyao enthusiastically pushed open the door and alighted.

Why are you so enthusiastic? Long Yuehong who had alighted-asked casually.

After the initial excitement of arriving in Icefield, he had never seen Shang Jianyao in such a state.

Shang Jianyaos eyes lit up as he replied, We can only explore after we have our fill.

Get some rest. Jiang Baimianwho was on the other side of the jeep-stopped this fellows delusions.

Bai Chen had just pushed open the door when she suddenly saw a white figure jump from the top of a tall building covered in thick snow to another building in the distance. The figure then disappeared from her field of vision.

There seems to be some creature over there. Bai Chen pointed in the corresponding direction.

Jiang Baimian looked over and didnt discover anything. Genava and the others were the same.

What is it? Shang Jianyao asked curiously.

Bai Chen pursed her lips and said, A white leopard or some other feline creature.

Jiang Baimian nodded slightly. A creature from Icefield that has relatively high resistance to the cold?

Shang Jianyao was concerned about another question. What does such a creature usually eat?

Other Icefield creatures. Long Yuehong felt that the question was self-explanatory. Would you feed it if it didnt have anything to eat?

Jiang Baimian clapped her hands. Alright, everyone knows that creatures exist in Icefield. Lets just mind our own business.

Apart from Shang Jianyao, who had some objections, the others had no objections.

The Old Task Force soon split into two teams. One team prepared dinner, and the other team chopped down the doors nearby and gathered a large amount of firewood.

The bonfire burned, and the crackling flames made one feel a sense of warmth.

Long Yuehong hadnt seen flames for days and was rather touched. He exhaled and said, I used to think that compared to the company, places like the Blackmarsh Wilderness dont seem like places humans should live in. But I now feel that compared to Icefield, those places in the Blackmarsh Wilderness are like heaven.

For once, Shang Jianyao didnt retort.

In the middle of the night, Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao wrapped themselves in thick clothes and alighted from the jeep to replace Bai Chen and Long Yuehong.

The bonfire gently swayed, bringing light and warmth, as well as black shadows and silence.

Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao were experienced warriors who didnt lower their vigilance because of the harsh environment. They circled the bonfire and slowly paced around, observing and sensing their surroundings.

After nearly an hour, Jiang Baimian suddenly frowned and tilted her ear. Is there a sound?

Clap! Clap! Clap!

Shang Jianyao clapped. Your ears are much better than before.

He indicated that there was indeed a sound through such a reply.

The sound was deep and rumbling as it came from afar, sounding like a whimper from the wind.

Jiang Baimian focused for a while and muttered to herself, The sound of engines? And theres more than one, perhaps more than ten

A convoy? Shang Jianyao guessed excitedly.

Jiang Baimian frowned. What convoy wont rest in the middle of the night?

More importantly, which convoy would come to Icefield in this season?

Youll have to ask them that. Shang Jianyao said matter-of-factly.

Jiang Baimian listened for a while before saying, The sound of the engines is getting further and further away. It shouldnt have anything to do with us. Maintain basic vigilance and dont get involved.

Alright. Shang Jianyao didnt act up this time.

After more than half an hour, the sounds completely disappeared. Jiang Baimian informed Genava, Bai Chen, and Long Yuehong of this matter at dawn. They then had breakfast and got into the jeep, prepared to leave the city ruin and continue heading to their destination.

The jeep drove out of the city along the streets on both sides of the road.

After pa.s.sing through an intersection, Shang Jianyaowho was sleeping in the backseatsuddenly opened his eyes and excitedly said, There are people over there. Theres one, two, three, four, five

He kept counting until Jiang Baimian interrupted him. Give a rough number.

Shang Jianyao had to stop counting. Fewer than 100, but its not much fewer.