CHAPTER 625: CHAPTER 309: NEW BATTLE ARMOR

These plants not only serve as decoration, but more importantly, they play a role in air circulation. The pure water used by the crew goes through a circulation system to feed the plants. After a second cycle, it can be used for sanitation supply, and then multiple water purifiers made by Lin Xian filter out waste, recirculating the water back for drinking.

Although it sounds somewhat disgusting, in the post-apocalyptic world, there’s no other choice. Clean water without dark invasion is extremely scarce. In fact, according to the filtration standards of the A1-level subcritical reverse osmosis water purifier made by Lin Xian, combined with the Heterogeneous Rubik’s Cube’s shielding of dark invasion power, the water drunk by the Infinity members has always been at Level 1 pure water standard, so the number of cycles doesn’t affect much.

But even so, the Infinity is currently facing increasing pressure regarding drinking water. The snow from the Extreme Cold Vortex is highly toxic. Since Qingshui Town, the Infinity hasn’t replenished fresh water for a long time. With the black rain and dark invasion, the concentration of dark invasion in terrestrial water resources is also worsening. Currently, basic filtration problems are solvable worldwide, but dark invasion remains a major issue.

In Car No. 5, Da Lou is responsible for shifts in the midsection. He routinely maintains all the weapons in Car No. 5, including the new G3 electromagnetic railgun fitted by Lin Xian and the turret.

At this moment, Da Lou is wiping the machine gun, and there’s even a pot of hot tea on a small table beside him. Da Lou occasionally takes a sip, exhales with appreciation, and thus alleviates the loneliness of night watch. Ever since becoming roommates with Lu Xingchen, tea drinking has become one of the few newfound hobbies and habits for Da Lou.

Tea isn’t considered a scarce commodity in the apocalypse. Although it circulates among survivors, most use it to mask the odor of drinking water. Someone like Lu Xingchen, who actually uses it to drink tea, is a luxury.

Because that implies one must have a safe, clean environment, along with the time and means to enjoy tea drinking.

Da Lou occasionally glances at Lu Xingchen’s room while drinking tea, knowing this guy is definitely still researching that golden bracelet. At the same time, he ponders his own superpower development. After Xilan City and a series of events, many team members have improved their fighting abilities, especially with the acquisition of power armor. Teammates from the Genetic Evolution faction, led by Miao Lu and Lv Chang, have seen huge combat improvements. Shu Qin goes without saying. Although in superpower tests, he and Shu Qin were evenly matched, Shu Qin is a Genetic Evolver, naturally having the advantage of exponentially increasing strength with power armor.

But not for Da Lou. First, he can’t wear it. Even if he could, his superpower relies on blood energy to continuously boost his combat strength. Hence, Da Lou feels a bit frustrated. He’s a big guy who eats a lot and takes up much space while also taking care of a 12-year-old sister. Although Sha Sha is quite capable herself, Da Lou feels he must step up to be Lin Xian’s right-hand man to repay Captain Lin for saving him and his sister and for the care along the way.

Thinking about this, Da Lou’s eyes narrowed. After wiping the last gun, he began physical training again, such as push-ups.

"Add 20 more sets!!"

He shouted in his heart, recalling Lu Xingchen’s reminder that in the next monster tide, he plans to attempt to engage without anti-toxic masks or similar gear, directly confronting the black smoke of monster corpses. Even if the power of dark invasion brings immense physical pain, he is confident his endurance can see him through!

Inside Car No. 6, the dining carriage, the lights are out, but a bright lamp shines over an electric stove. On the stove, a small iron pot releases sweet aromas. Xiao Yuan, like a dutiful wife, quietly stands by the stove watching the pear soup boil. This is a modified pear soup that, due to materials from the perpetual warehouse, has been specially enhanced by Xiao Yuan with red dates and goji berries. Not only does it quench thirst, but it also clears heat and reduces fire.

After it’s cooked, she carefully fills a bowl, leaving the lid open to let it cool somewhat.

While waiting, she knows Lin Xian is still busy in Car No. 12. So, with knitted brows, she anxiously blows air over the pear soup.

Unbeknownst to her, Shu Qin, who is on patrol duty, is watching this scene from the dining car aisle, with a bit of helplessness on his face.

Many team members notice Xiao Yuan’s sentiments. Nonetheless, it’s not a big deal. Precisely because it’s the apocalypse, it’s easier for men and women to develop feelings amidst hardship. Shu Qin has seen this often. Even not speaking of cliché love, addressing physical needs during the apocalypse is significant for humans. It helps relieve psychological pressure and ease depression. Joyful love affairs even benefit resisting dark invasion.

But Shu Qin feels helpless because Xiao Yuan likes Captain Lin. In fact, several women in the convoy have feelings for Lin Xian. After all, Lin Xian, as the convoy leader, is not only young, handsome, and capable but also exudes a leader and savior’s charm. It’s hard not to develop a fondness for such a person under a sense of belonging. But thoughts are just thoughts; Xiao Yuan is the only one who expresses it so directly, because everyone knows about Lin Xian’s relationship with Chen Sixuan and the presence of the gorgeous and formidable KIKI as his right hand.