Ch. 73: Chubby Ball

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After the apocalypse, the weather became unpredictable, and the seasons lost their usual patterns.

This sudden large-scale drop in temperature was a first.

Despite the emergency measures taken by the base, it was impossible to simultaneously cater to all survivors. Under the hastily erected warming tents, people crowded together.

The winter clothing that had been collected in random missions instantly became the most sought-after items in the base.

As Si Yin Yuan playfully spoke and wrapped a red scarf around Ji Jiu's neck, the latter resisted and struggled, saying, "I don't like this color."

"What color do you like, then?" Si Yin Yuan asked patiently.

"Green!" Ji Jiu's eyes sparkled.

Most of these items were randomly scavenged during missions and stored haphazardly. If it weren't for the addition of a spoiled companion, Si Yin Yuan wouldn't have used these things at all. He patiently went back to rummage through the cabinet and surprisingly found a handmade green scarf.

Well, although the green wasn't as nice as his original color, it was much better than red.

Only then did Ji Jiu obediently lift his head to let Si Yin Yuan wrap it around him.

When they went outside, they noticed that the usual stalls were absent. Ji Jiu, bundled up like a bear cub and unable to move freely, felt very upset. To alleviate his sorrow, he drank two bottles of strawberry-flavored nutrient solution.

However, this sadness was quickly replaced by curiosity about the snow.

This was his second encounter with snow. The first time was during the seed period when he was buried in thick snow and almost couldn't get out. In complete darkness, he could only sense the sudden drop in temperature around him, making the grass very uncomfortable.

Now, he could stand directly on the snow. Ji Jiu took a confident step forward, and then... deeply sank into the snow.

Ji Jiu: ???

He struggled to pull his foot out, but instead, he ended up sprawled in the snow.

Ji Jiu: ????

He exerted effort to lift his foot, but it got stuck again. Eventually, he just clung to Si Yin Yuan and refused to move.

Seemingly, he still hated the snow!

So, Si Yin Yuan carried him like a pendant, bundled into a ball, to the guild.

When Yue Feichen and Li Chao approached, they almost didn't recognize Ji Jiu in this form.

Yue Feichen poked the hat on Ji Jiu's head. "Are you planning to hibernate?"

Looking at Ji Jiu turning awkwardly to look at himself, Yue Feichen couldn't help but jest. "Why do you look like a Christmas tree?"

Although he didn't quite understand the first part of what Yue Feichen said, the second part hit Ji Jiu's sore spot.

You're the tree! Your whole family is a tree!

Unable to hit back and feeling angry, Ji Jiu released a black mist, manipulating it to chase Yue Feichen and bite him.

Outside, the cold wind blew fiercely, and Yue Feichen found himself sweating from the pursuit. The neat and tidy clothes on his body were also partially swallowed by the black mist.

Unlike him, Li Chao appeared more composed, holding a report in his hand. A rare, relaxed smile appeared on his usually serious face. "Congratulations."

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