86: Chapter 86 The Problem of Water Resources

A Cloud-Rain Master Sequence can easily supply drinking water for over two hundred people, but if they were to use it freely, it would still be a bit of a struggle.

More importantly, one cannot let this group of survivors live too comfortably.

If they are too well-fed and live too comfortably, it is easy for trouble to arise.

They need to be kept semi-full, with just enough to get by, so they can wholeheartedly serve the The Convoy.

Zhou Che leaned back on the sofa, sipping an iced cola, feeling quite pleased with himself.

He had to admit, his leadership talent was truly unmatched.

The current Dawn Convoy was no longer the small team of only a few dozen people it once was.

Over two hundred people, and more than twenty Transcendants.

Not only were there battle-hardened combat Sequences capable of fighting and tanking.

There were also functional Sequences like the Mechanic, healers, botanists, and the Cloud-Rain Master Sequence.

With logistics fully covered, their combat effectiveness was also steadily improving.

The veterans who had followed Zhou Che from the very beginning.

Like Shen Fei and Wang Laowu, after the tempering of the battle at Shancheng, they had already advanced to Sequence 2.

The The Convoy was no longer the makeshift operation that relied solely on Zhou Che to hold it all together.

Zhou Che took a sip of cola and looked at the bustling camp outside the window.

Sunlight shone on everyone's faces; although they were still exhausted, they were full of hope.

This was probably the most precious moment of peace in the apocalypse.

However, he did not let his guard down.

The road ahead was difficult!

But at least for now, they could take a breather and build up their strength.

Once their strength grew a bit more and their supplies were more abundant.

They would find a safer place and build a floating city that truly belonged to them.

A smile curled at the corners of Zhou Che's mouth.

This damn apocalypse didn't seem so unbearable anymore.

As night fell, the campfires gradually died out, with only the occasional beam of a patrol member's flashlight sweeping through the darkness.

Ruan Xiaoxiao pushed open the door to Zhou Che's RV on tiptoes and immediately saw Lin Wan snuggled in Zhou Che's arms, acting coy.

She locked the door behind her, a mischievous smile curling on her lips.

She had been outdone by Lin Wan last night, and today, no matter what, she had to get back at her.

She didn't say a word, creeping over and hugging Lin Wan's waist from behind.

Lin Wan shuddered, and just as she was about to turn around, Ruan Xiaoxiao pressed down on her shoulders.

Ruan Xiaoxiao leaned into her ear, blew a puff of hot air, and quietly pulled out a small prop she had hidden in advance.

It even had a heating function.

Lin Wan's face turned bright red instantly; she wanted to struggle but was held down firmly by Ruan Xiaoxiao.

Zhou Che raised an eyebrow, watching the scene before him with great interest.

He hadn't expected this little girl Ruan Xiaoxiao to improve so quickly, actually knowing how to play some tricks.

He was happy to lie back, watching the two girls make a scene, occasionally reaching out to lend a hand.

The temperature inside the RV rose higher and higher, with gasps and low laughter interweaving.

After a vigorous "training" session ended, all three of them were covered in a light sweat.

Ruan Xiaoxiao lay on Zhou Che's chest, her fingers tracing circles on his chest, her voice sounding tingly and soft.

"Hubby, can I ask you something?"

"Hmm? Go ahead." Zhou Che pinched her cheek and replied nonchalantly.

"What do you think of my cousin, Luo Xi?"

Zhou Che blurted out almost immediately: "Her legs are excellent."

He meant it sincerely.

Even before he awakened, he had heard of Luo Xi.

And he had also witnessed the power of Luo Xi's long legs with his own eyes.

Those lines, that curve, that smoothness—it was absolutely perfect.

Ruan Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up, and the stone in her heart dropped.

It seemed Mr. Zhou really was interested in her cousin.

This matter was already half-done.

She quickly struck while the iron was hot:

"Actually, my cousin is interested in you too. It's just that she's thin-skinned and too embarrassed to say it."

Zhou Che paused for a moment, then realized.

No wonder Luo Xi's gaze was strange when she looked at him this morning; so that was why.

He recalled Luo Xi's slightly flushed earlobes and evasive gaze from this morning.

Combined with those straight, slender long legs, he suddenly felt an itch in his heart.

"Really?" Zhou Che asked on purpose.

"Of course it's true!" Ruan Xiaoxiao nodded vigorously.

"Hubby, you are so amazing, young and handsome, and you can even awaken Sequences for people. What woman wouldn't be tempted?"

"It's just that my cousin is someone who values face too much and can't bring herself to take the initiative. Hubby, if you take the initiative, it will definitely work out."

Zhou Che smiled and pinched her bottom.

"Got it, I have my own ways."

Seeing that her goal was achieved, Ruan Xiaoxiao happily kissed him on the cheek.

She felt wonderful inside.

Once her cousin joined too, the two sisters would join forces, and then they'd see how Lin Wan could still be so arrogant.

Early the next morning, as soon as Zhou Che got out of the vehicle, he "ran into" Luo Xi.

She was wearing a black tracksuit, her hair tied in a high ponytail, looking clean and sharp.

Seeing Zhou Che, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she stopped in her tracks.

"Good morning, Mr. Zhou."

"Morning."

Zhou Che didn't just walk away like yesterday; instead, he stopped and looked her up and down.

His gaze lingered for a few seconds on her long legs, which were wrapped in sweatpants.

Luo Xi felt a bit uncomfortable being looked at by him and instinctively brought her legs together.

"Miss Luo," Zhou Che began, his tone serious,

"I feel that the combat effectiveness of our The Convoy's combat personnel is still a bit weak.

They usually just fight blindly without any organization at all.

I want to set up formal training for them. Do you have any ideas?"

Luo Xi was stunned; she hadn't expected Zhou Che to take the initiative to talk to her about this.

She quickly gathered her thoughts and answered seriously:

"I used to study Sanda, and I know some basic techniques for force generation and combat moves.

If I teach these to everyone and combine them with team coordination training, our combat effectiveness should improve significantly."

"Not bad." Zhou Che nodded,

"Then I'll leave this matter to you.

You come up with a training plan this morning, and we'll start training this afternoon.

This kind of thing can't be delayed; it's urgent."

Luo Xi's eyes lit up, and she felt a bit excited.

This was the first time Zhou Che had assigned her an important task alone.

It showed that he recognized her abilities.

"Very well, Mr. Zhou! I'll go back and write the plan now; I guarantee I'll hand it to you before noon!"

After speaking, she turned and ran back to her vehicle, her back exuding a sense of motivation.

Zhou Che watched her retreating figure, a smile curling on his lips.

This girl was actually quite cute when she was serious.

As expected, Luo Xi's efficiency was impeccable.

Just after noon, she found Zhou Che with a thick stack of training plans.

The plan was written in great detail and was very clear.

It was divided into two main parts:

The first part was basic combat training, including stance, force generation, punching techniques, leg techniques, and grappling;

The second part was team coordination training, including two-person squad cooperation, covering retreats, and crossfire.

It even clearly outlined the daily training times, break times, and assessment standards.

Zhou Che flipped through it and was very satisfied.

"Alright, we'll go with this."

He didn't consult with anyone else.

In the Dawn Convoy, his word was the imperial decree, and he had the final say.

Others could at most offer suggestions, but they couldn't influence his decisions at all.

In the afternoon, on the open ground in the center of the camp.

All the Transcendants of the combat Sequence, a total of eight people, stood neatly in two rows.