East City, 12th Block, western ecological zone of Red Bank Park.
Yu Yuan watched the flock of sheep huddled together and resting not far away, not daring to make the slightest sound.
In truth, the flock had not been difficult to find. He had heard sheep bleating as soon as he arrived at the ecological zone.
It was simply too remote here, and the park had no survival supplies, so few people ever came.
As a result, the flock had stayed here for an entire day without anyone discovering them.
But how to catch the sheep had become Yu Yuan's biggest headache.
With no one tending it, the ecological zone had long since fallen into ruin, and all the plants had withered.
Even so, the sheep still treated them as a delicacy.
Otherwise, they would not have stayed here. At the very least, because of the glass roof, the plants in the ecological zone were yellowed and withered but had not been corroded by acid rain.
Yu Yuan looked at those withered yellow plants and quickly came up with an idea.
Several new trade requests soon appeared on Taotao Cave.
—1 cigarette in exchange for 3 kilograms of fresh grass × 10 orders
Players who were still staying up late searching for supplies, or who had just woken up to use the bathroom, all received notifications that an item had been listed on Taotao Cave.
"Hmm? What was listed? Guns, cigarettes, or tools?"
"Who was listing stuff this late? And it was supplies I specifically set alerts for."
"Who was pulling another all-nighter? Did they find liver-protection pills or something?"
But when the players saw the trade information, some of them immediately woke up.
"Three kilograms of grass? Grass?" A player on the plains rubbed his eyes in disbelief.
After confirming that he had not misread it, he grabbed a sickle and ran outside with a delighted expression, afraid he would be too slow.
There was no shortage of grass on the plains. Trading one cigarette for three kilograms of fresh grass was practically giving it away for free.
In just one minute,
someone completed the trade.
Holding the cigarettes they had received, they all looked delighted.
Some impatiently lit their cigarettes and wore blissful expressions.
Others carefully inhaled the scent of tobacco wafting from the cigarettes, savoring it again and again.
Of course, some people did not like smoking at all and directly listed the cigarette for 80 Survival Points.
It sold out the instant it was listed.
That left him full of regret.
"Damn! I priced it too low!"
Yu Yuan paid no attention to any of that. He had collected a total of 30 kilograms of fresh grass, then took six or seven kilograms and tossed it toward the flock.
The sheep were startled awake and were about to flee when they caught the scent of fresh grass in the air and could not help stopping.
The grass in the early morning was still covered in dew, fragrant and sweet.
For a flock that had nearly forgotten the taste of fresh grass, it was simply an irresistible temptation.
One, two...
Under Yu Yuan's watch, the eight Kerry Hill Sheep ultimately could not resist the temptation. They gathered around the grass and began chewing in huge mouthfuls.
The more they ate, the more eagerly they ate.
Crunch, crunch...
The crisp chewing sounds were so clear in the silent Red Bank Park.
How could six or seven kilograms of grass withstand eight sheep eating? It was soon all gone.
But the scent of fresh grass still lingered heavily in the air. Following the direction it came from, the flock looked at the grass beneath Yu Yuan's feet...
Then they walked over one by one and continued eating in huge mouthfuls. They were not afraid of Yu Yuan at all; instead, they seemed completely used to him.
Yu Yuan was speechless. He had forgotten.
These sheep had originally escaped from the zoo. Why would they be afraid of humans?
Taking advantage of the opportunity, he switched on his flashlight and quickly picked a target.
Then, without giving it any chance to react, he pulled out a rope, knocked the chosen Kerry Hill Sheep down, and tied its hooves.
He slung it over his shoulder and ran toward the sewers.
"Little ones, once I build a refrigerator, I'll come back for you. Don't wander too far!"
Baa... baa...
Yu Yuan had already been staring at the Kerry Hill Sheep for ten minutes.
Looking at this Kerry Hill Sheep, which somewhat resembled a giant panda, he ultimately backed down.
Resigned, he threw the freshly traded grass at the Kerry Hill Sheep's feet, then dropped heavily into his office chair and muttered in surrender, "No! I really can't do this! My head is full of lamb skewers, roasted lamb chops, lamb offal noodles... I want to eat them so badly! Desire~~ Desire~~ Damn it, why couldn't the desire be appetite? Why did it have to be lust!!"
It was already nearing six in the morning. Though he was exhausted beyond measure, the threat of the Lust Card left him without the slightest desire to sleep.
He lit a cigarette to ease his fatigue, and his agitated thoughts gradually calmed.
"There's still one day left. There's still a chance. If I work a little harder today, maybe I can find another woman? Right, Monkey mentioned a woman before too. Should I go look for her?"
Time gradually reached six o'clock.
He received another reward of 140 Survival Points, and today's newspaper appeared on the shabby newspaper rack as well. Unfortunately, no additional intelligence item had refreshed.
He stubbed out the cigarette and temporarily cleared away those chaotic thoughts.
"Let's see today's intelligence first!"
He opened the newspaper and immediately spotted the bronze-colored news item in the center of the page. Yu Yuan's groggy mind instantly cleared.
It was actually bronze-quality news.
But the moment he read the headline, the joy and excitement in his heart immediately turned to numb shock.
The curve of his smile had not yet reached his eyes when a chill crawled up his spine.
**[Emergency Typhoon Warning]** Quality: Bronze Danger Level: High The meteorological department has issued an [Orange] warning: Typhoon [Bu Qiuxing] is approaching, and Green Forest City has activated its weather warning system. Latest update: According to monitoring by Green Forest City's Fate Weather Station, this year's No. [1] Typhoon [Bu Qiuxing] formed in the Shattered Waves Sea at 04:18 today, with maximum winds of ≥ Level 11 (28.5–32.6 meters per second). Typhoon scale: Small (diameter 300 km) Movement speed: Fast It is expected to make landfall in Green Forest City at 3:48 a.m. tomorrow and last for an estimated 2–3 days. The strongest winds are expected to reach Level 13. Green Forest City is expected to experience torrential rain around midnight, with localized thunderstorms and strong winds. Beware of storm surges and seawater backflow. Residents in low-lying areas may move to higher floors. Please reduce outdoor work... [Local Life News] Quality: Rock Danger Level: Medium Artificer Marciel, who lives at 7 Canchino Avenue in East City's 11th Block, has recently been deeply troubled. Her research has reached a critical stage, but her survival supplies can only last for less than a week. She urgently needs a batch of supplies to sustain her research and survival. She is currently in a fully sealed laboratory, busy with the final research breakthrough. She will not leave the laboratory to search for supplies until two days later. (Do not trespass. The interior is filled with mechanisms and traps and is extremely dangerous.) "Oh, heavens! If a kind-hearted person could fund my research, that would be perfect! Unfortunately, this world has already become a wasteland! Why hasn't Fedmon brought me supplies yet..." —Marciel
"Danger Level—High!" Yu Yuan swallowed, unable to calm himself.
An orange typhoon warning. It would make landfall at 3:48 a.m. tomorrow, with winds as strong as Level 13.
Yu Yuan had experienced a typhoon before. He had gone to his grandmother's home as a child, and that had been the first time he witnessed a typhoon's terror.
Could anyone imagine what it looked like after a typhoon had swept away an entire home, leaving behind nothing but the foundation and a few broken walls?
Yu Yuan had seen it.
That typhoon had left a profound impression on him.
And now, before a typhoon of this level made landfall in Green Forest City, there were still...
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