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Jiang Xiao tilted his head, racking his brains but still couldn't figure out the relationship between the two.
Could it be that God couldn't stand what humans were doing in this world, so He sent down this "plague"?
That's not right either.
There are countless ways in which divine punishment can be far more ruthless, violent, and effective than a virus, and can teach humanity a lesson far better.
Why would they create this virus?
"Dad, I'm hungry."
Shi Shi pouted; it was already past midnight, and she hadn't drunk a single drop of water.
"Let's go. Now that we've decided on this university, it must have a cafeteria."
Even the most powerful virus can't infect rice or steamed buns, right?
The other chosen ones also gradually emerged.
Clearly, Shi Shi wasn't the only one feeling hungry.
Of course, there are also those who are extremely stingy and would rather go hungry than leave that office.
They are waiting.
Why not just wait for that man to pass, and then they can just sit back and win?
"By the way, after we finish eating, we can take a good walk around the university and see if we can find any clues. It would be best if we could find a living person."
"What if not?"
"Then it's time to leave campus. This strange tale is definitely related to this suddenly appearing virus."
As for how to determine if there are any living people at the school, Jiang Xiao already has a plan in mind.
Chapter 531 Survivors
Jiang Xiao held Shi Shi's small hand, and the two walked across the overgrown playground and over the gravel path, finally stopping in front of an old building.
This is the university cafeteria. Although the sign at the entrance is faded and peeling, the familiar structure and windows still make it instantly recognizable.
The cafeteria door was ajar. Jiang Xiao pushed it open quietly, afraid that something unknown might suddenly jump out from inside.
The glass door creaked open, and a musty smell mixed with the stench of rotting food wafted out.
Shi Shi wrinkled her little nose, but hunger made her endure the discomfort.
The two cautiously entered the cafeteria, which had clearly been neglected for some time.
But in reality, it probably wasn't that many days, because according to the diary, the place had definitely been abandoned for no more than ten days.
Some food items were scattered on the ground, some of which had already grown mold and emitted a pungent smell.
But some foods, such as dry food, instant noodles, canned goods, and bottled water, still look the same.
Jiang Xiao first checked the expiration dates of the food items to confirm that they were still within their expiration period before starting to collect them.
Shi Shi wasn't a delicate little girl either; she helped find several unopened packs of instant noodles and several bags of potato chips.
Although these things are not very nutritious, it's already quite good if they can fill your stomach under these circumstances.
After tidying up the food, Jiang Xiao found a clean table, took out a lighter, lit some gas canisters, and began preparing hot water.
Shi Shi sat to the side, her little face showing a hint of anticipation.
Before long, a steaming bowl of instant noodles was ready, and Jiang Xiao handed it to Shi Shi.
The little girl took the bowl, carefully blew on it, and then wolfed it down.
Jiang Xiao watched Shi Shi eat with relish and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
Next, they will need more physical strength and energy to explore this university full of unknowns, to look for clues that may be hidden in some corner, or to find surviving people.
Jiang Xiao didn't stop what he was doing. His eyes scanned every corner of the cafeteria, searching for any food resources that might have been overlooked.
Because once they leave this relatively safe campus, they will face more unknowns, and food will be the foundation for their survival.
Shi Shi sat there, eating her noodles while observing Jiang Xiao's actions.
She knew he was preparing for their next few days, which gave her a sense of reassurance.
Jiang Xiao's efforts soon paid off when he found a whole box of unopened instant noodles behind an overturned shelf.
He hurried over and carefully placed them one by one into their backpacks.
Since the backpack was too small, Jiang Xiao found a large Stanley compound fertilizer sack in the warehouse and stuffed all the collected supplies into it.
Then, he found several well-sealed bottled water barrels in a dark corner, which was undoubtedly a valuable resource for them.
He checked the expiration date, confirmed that the food and water were still edible, and then carefully packed them away.
After Shi Shi finished her noodles, Jiang Xiao also made himself a cup of instant noodles, and while eating, he pondered their next plan.
Although instant noodles don't taste very good, in the current world environment, having hot food is already a luxury.
"Dad, how do we find out if there are any living people in this school?"
"To the broadcasting room!"
Jiang Xiao already had a plan in mind: if there were still any living people here, they would definitely appear!
While the two were in the broadcasting room, some countries had already used their opportunity to issue a warning.
For nothing else.
They should at least tell them that the cafeteria is safe. If all else fails, these useless people can go to the cafeteria, grab some food, and then go back to the office.
After some searching, Jiang Xiao and Shi Shi quickly arrived at the door of the broadcasting room.
The door was ajar. Jiang Xiao carefully pushed it open, and the dust inside indicated that no one had been here for a long time.
There was an instrument and a microphone inside.
The switch is also very obvious.
Jiang Xiao turned on the main power switch and then pressed the switch.
Successfully, after a brief hiss of electricity, the equipment began to emit a faint working sound as expected.
Jiang Xiao adjusted the microphone, took a deep breath, and then pressed the broadcast button.
"This is a broadcasting station. If you can hear this message, please come to the broadcasting station as soon as possible. We have found some food and water. It is relatively safe here. Repeat, if you can hear this message, please come to the broadcasting station as soon as possible."
He played it several times, then turned off the device.
The two decided to wait near the broadcasting room for a while to see if anyone would respond.
Shi Shi sat on a chair to the side, her small hand tightly holding Jiang Xiao's hand, a gesture that made Jiang Xiao feel a sense of warmth.
Jiang Xiao's gaze was firm; he knew their actions might be the only hope for the other survivors in the school.
Most importantly, Jiang Xiao felt that the owner of that diary might not be dead.
If we could find out who he is, the mystery surrounding this ghost story might be solved.
no one there?
More than ten minutes have passed.
Moreover, Jiang Xiao and Shi Shi had been looking out from the balcony, so they could spot anyone heading this way first.
It seems they're all dead.
Since that's the case, there's no need for them to linger after making a round of inspections around the school.
However, just as they were about to leave, they heard footsteps outside the door.
The door slowly opened, and a beam of light shone in. Several figures stood outside the door, looking exhausted, but their eyes were full of hope.
“We heard the broadcast,” a trembling voice said. “We’ve finally found you.”
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"Judging from your tone, it seems you know me?"
"Get to know them."
Seemingly realizing he had said the wrong thing, the man waved his hands repeatedly.
"Ah no, we don't know each other, we've never met, but we knew you would come! This is a punishment from the gods, and only the Demon Child can lead us to the light!"
What?
The earlier part about Jiang Xiao was barely understandable.
But what does it mean to have the Demon Child lead them toward the light in the end?
And why do they also call themselves demon children?
Jiang Xiao instantly thought of what Pennywise had told him: that he and Pennywise were kindred spirits.
"Why do you say I'm a demon child?"
"Your body is brimming with demonic energy! It seems that only the most powerful and unorthodox beings, besides the most elite, could possess such a depraved and overwhelming demonic aura!"
Jiang Xiao: