The Cannon Fodder in the Global Apocalypse Game lives a leisurely life
Chapter 244: Refugees

Chapter 244: Refugees

The expansion of the Game Map, Merging, and Upgrade of the monsters was scheduled to happen at 10:00 am.

Everyone was unaware that the islands separated by seas were moving towards each other.

The refugees also received the news of the update and they were particularly concerned about the monsters.

After eating their last dry rations and drinking water brought from the trade market and fetched nearby streams and rivers, the refugees travelled on foot while killing monsters on the way and when they saw a territory, they lowered their weapons and begged the landowners to take them in.

Bai Meiren was called out for the matter and when she went outside, she saw a dozen of people being surrounded by her residents. Some were wounded and had little health points left.

This group who wanted to try their luck was afraid of getting killed and kneeled down. "Please take us in! We will do anything you want and hand over our food and other resources."

The others also followed suit and even those wounded joined.

Meiren observed everyone’s expression first confirming that they were genuine before speaking. "Stand up and throw all your weapons away."

The players were stunned and quickly followed and tossed them.

After that, Bai Meirin let the wounded first in and confiscated their resources for treatment by leading them to her healer native who only knows how to stay all days in his room. "Bring them to Eugene."

One of the men led the injured to one of the huts.

The remaining players waited for their chance. Exhaustion was written all over their faces. They haven’t slept a wink last night.

Bai Meirin stepped forward. "I will only say this once. Those who second thoughts will be killed. Anyone who wants to be a part of the territory will follow my rules."

A flaming spear appeared above the blond woman’s head and her eyes turned sharp.

The players’ back were drenched in sweat. They instantly nodded and swore they will do as she say."

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At the entrance of the Salted Fish’s territory, the three brothers had decided to test the new skills they bought from the Earth Points shop since the monsters later will be buffed.

Aunt He and Uncle Meng Chu waved their hands and reminded to come back later for the meeting.

"Alright. Alright. It’s just a short walk." Cui, Jun and Ge replied and climbed down never expecting 20 minutes in their trip, they would encounter other players.

"Help, somebody please!" A loud feminine voice echoed inside the forest and the three looked at each other before searching for the source.

After five minutes, they found a group of injured people. One of them was a young woman, pressing her hand over an unconscious man’s wound, trying to stop the bleeding.

Xiang’er saw the three male equipped with complete gear. She was vigilant but when one of her friends groaned in pain, she pleaded, "Please, help my friends."

It was the first time that Cui, Jun, and Ge saw so much blood and it took them a few seconds to come to their senses.

The three took out the basic and intermediate bandages from their inventory.

Xiang’er was momentarily shocked seeing the small pieces of fabric was able to increase the HP bars of her friends.

Three of the four unconscious people were healed but because the three brothers run out of the HP recovery item, they couldn’t heal the last one.

Xiang’er once again begged. Her cries soften the hearts of the three brothers and they decided to return to the territory.

Cui took the injured man from Xiang’er’s arms and carried him on his back.

"Where are you taking him?"

"To our landowner. She had more bandages." Jun explained and carried one as well.

Ge carried the third one. "Don’t just stare and follow us."

Xiang’er wiped her tears and stood up.

Such scenes were happening all over the world. While some was lucky to meet kind people, some also were unfortunate.

Sun Qinghe looked at the players prostrating on the ground. Just in time, more labor.

The players being stared by his snake-like eyes shivered and regretted seeking his refuge.

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After knowing Xiao Hua wasn’t bothered a bit by his class and actually likes it. Long Haoran didn’t hide anything and answered all her questions, and it was the same case for the Li Chunhua.

The two talk each other for half an hour while Li Chunhua was eating her breakfast and Long Haoran was preparing the [Cranberry Bog (50g) X 156 units], [Bog Taro Roots (250g) X 79 units], [Bog Water Chestnut (50G) X 87] and the remaining [Hoarfrost Snake Berries (50g) X32] to experiment.

These food items will rot in one to two days.

He bought 4 empty glass jars from the trade market and exchanged it with a bronze gear. The other side quickly traded the items and said he had obtained it from the Secret Realm.

Long Haoran tore the labels and sterilized them first with boiling water to get rid of the bacteria before he set them aside.

He washed and peeled the fruits and roots.

The room was soon suffused with fruity scent.

Li Chunhua had finished eating her meals. She cleaned the bowls and plates and stored it in the shelves.

Afterward she sat down by the table and sniffed the air. "Chef Long, what are you going to do with these?"

"I’ll make jams and sweet paste to preserve them for longer time." Long Haoran finished cutting the taro roots and water chestnut into small cubes.

Despite Chef’s Long plans sounds so delicious, Li Chunhua didn’t want him to go through all that hassle and reminded him about the cold storage she will built later.

But Chef Long said that he wanted to confirm something.

Thus, Li Chunhua, the gourmet supplier number 1 supporter didn’t insist anymore and helped Chef Long.

But Long Haoran refused, remembering how she basically did most of the work last night. She should take a rest. "No need." He spoke in a low and soft voice.

"Oh." Li Chunhua slumped down on her stool. Her expression was a little sad.

Until she saw a pair of hands pushed a plate full of the berries and white peeled chestnut towards her.

(Thank you for the gifts dearies aixaine, Chibi_Wolf38, Kangapoo, Glennis, and jaeadaphne. Pics in comment section.)