9: Chapter 9 Lin Wan gathers supplies alone

She had only this one relative left in the world, and she dreamed of Ruan Xiaoxiao awakening a Sequence so she would have the power to protect herself, rather than always hiding behind her in fear.

Unfortunately, awakening was entirely up to fate and could not be forced at all. Whenever she thought about this, her heart was filled with frustration and helplessness.

On the other side, Zhou Che had finished modifying his beloved car long ago. Looking at the result before him, he was extremely satisfied.

The back seats were completely removed, the trunk was fully opened up, and a solid 1.8-meter-wide bed was securely laid out inside the car.

He bounced on it a couple of times; the shock absorption was impeccable, and it was soft without being uncomfortable at all.

Lying on the bed, his whole body relaxed. This was how life in the apocalypse should be!

Before long, Lin Wan returned carrying supplies.

As soon as she climbed into the car, she froze, her small mouth tightening involuntarily, her eyes full of amazement.

The car was spacious and tidy, and there was even a large bed. This setup was simply top-tier!

Looking at the survivors outside, they were either crammed into dilapidated cars or squatting in the open air, without even a stable place to settle down.

Compared to Zhou Che's car, it was like night and day. Living like this was something she wouldn't have dared to dream of.

Lin Wan's gaze fell upon the 1.8-meter bed, and her face instantly flushed with a faint blush.

The bed looked so spacious that there would be more than enough room even if three or four people squeezed in.

Did Zhou Che make the bed so big because he planned to... in the future?

Lin Wan shook her head, tossing these messy thoughts aside, and quickly climbed onto the bed.

Zhou Che was splayed out on the bed, fast asleep.

He caught a glimpse of Lin Wan climbing up from the corner of his eye but ignored her. Captain Wu Jue had said this morning that they had to evacuate tonight; he had sensed a strange, cold aura in the air.

Right now, every moment of rest counted. He would have to rely on Lin Wan to drive later, so he abandoned the idea of messing with her.

Zhou Che spoke half-asleep, his voice laced with exhaustion, "Get some good rest. You'll be driving later."

Lin Wan nodded obediently. As she sat cross-legged right beneath the sunroof, she realized that Zhou Che had specially left this sunroof for her.

Zhou Che knew that the Lord of the Blood Moon Sequence relied on absorbing the power of the blood moon to strengthen oneself, and the sunroof was the best conduit for drawing in that energy.

That was why he had deliberately installed a sunroof.

She closed her eyes, letting the pale red glimmer of the blood moon pour through the sunroof and wash over her body.

Wisps of blood moon power surged into her body through her pores, warm and soothing, flowing along her meridians and nourishing her Sequence power.

This wasn't just simple rest; she was clearly cultivating while resting her mind, doubling her efficiency!

The corners of Lin Wan's mouth curled up slightly, her reliance on Zhou Che deepening even further.

Once the rest period ended, The Convoy set off once again on their migration.

Captain Wu Jue drove at the front, leading the group forward.

It had been decided beforehand that since The Convoy's fuel was running empty, they had to find a gas station to refuel first. Otherwise, if they kept going, all the vehicles would break down and turn into scrap metal.

After driving for half a day, Zhou Che lay on the large bed in the car, sleeping like a log. He had fully recharged his energy and felt incredibly comfortable all over.

Just then, Captain Wu Jue's voice came through the walkie-talkie:

"There's a large service area ahead. There are supplies and gasoline inside, but a weak anomalous aura can be detected. It's not very strong. Anyone who wants to search for supplies can go in. The Convoy will stop here for one hour, and we'll gather immediately when the time is up!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the survivors in The Convoy rushed inside like crazy.

For supplies, they had to push forward even if there were anomalies. Grabbing their weapons, they rushed toward the service area, terrified of being a step too slow and getting nothing.

Zhang Xiuqi and Luo Xi also followed them into the service area. The fuel in their car had run dry long ago, so they had to go in for supplies this time.

Zhou Che lay on his comfortable bed, having no intention of moving.

He glanced at Lin Wan beside him and casually instructed, "Go down and search for some gasoline and supplies yourself. I'll stay here to watch the car."

Without a word, Lin Wan nodded in agreement, pushed open the car door, and walked toward the service area.

This scene was clearly witnessed by the surrounding survivors, instantly sparking a wave of gossip.

Especially those who had previously wanted to cling to Zhou Che but hadn't been chosen; they secretly rejoiced, pointing at Lin Wan's back and spewing mockery.

"I thought following Zhou Che would make her special, but it turns out to be just this?"

"Enjoying himself in the car while sending his subordinate to gather supplies in a place with anomalies—isn't he just treating her as a disposable tool?!"

"Thank goodness I didn't rush to cozy up to him back then. Any other Transcendent wouldn't make their close aide take such a risk, would they?"

"Exactly. This woman looks glamorous, but in reality, she's no different from us ordinary people. Sooner or later, she'll be thrown out by Zhou Che to take the fall for him!"

Harsh remarks rose and fell. Everyone felt that following Zhou Che was a death sentence, secretly glad they hadn't been chosen by him, and fully waiting to see Lin Wan make a fool of herself.

On the side, Captain Wu Jue, Zhang Xiuqi, and the other Transcendents took in this scene, their brows furrowing.

They all had doubts in their minds, feeling that Zhou Che was letting a girl who accompanied him risk her life alone just so he could enjoy his leisure. His character was truly hard to respect.

But Lin Wan paid absolutely no attention to the pointing and whispering. Instead, she felt completely at ease, and even somewhat fortunate.

She knew very well that her Transcendent Sequence had been personally bestowed by Zhou Che. With such an immense stroke of luck, she ought to help ease Zhou Che's burdens.

Moreover, she was now a Transcendent of the Lord of the Blood Moon Sequence. Even if she encountered an anomaly in the service area, escaping would be more than easy for her, so there was absolutely no need for Zhou Che to worry.

Lin Wan had a clear goal. As soon as she entered the service area, she headed straight for the fueling station.

Other supplies in the car were still relatively abundant, but the gasoline was almost gone. This stuff was the lifeblood of The Convoy's journey, so she had to secure it first.

When she rushed to the fueling station, she found that the service area had long lost power. The gas pumps were completely useless ornaments, making it impossible to pump gas directly.

Lin Wan didn't waste any time either. She lifted the cover of the underground fuel tank with her bare hands, found a sturdy hose, bent over, and began siphoning the fuel.

Before long, she had filled two large canisters with gasoline, enough to keep the car running for most of the day.

Just then, two shifty-eyed men sneaked over, their eyes glued to the fuel canisters.

Just as the shorter man was about to step forward, he was grabbed by the taller man beside him.

"Are you crazy? She's Zhou Che's person! Didn't you see with your own eyes how he blew someone apart with a single punch a few days ago?"

The shorter man shook off his hand, his face filled with disdain, not taking it seriously at all.

"So what if she's Zhou Che's person? We are Boss Zhang's men. Do we need to be afraid of her?"

The taller man frowned, still feeling it was inappropriate. "It's not about fear. She went through all the trouble to siphon this gas. Stealing it from her halfway is too dishonorable."

"Dishonorable my ass!" The shorter man spat, his eyes dark and vicious. "Zhou Che threw her in here like disposable trash anyway. If she dies, she dies!"

Leaning close to the taller man's ear, he added sinisterly, "If something really happens, we can just blame it on the anomalies. Who could ever trace it back to us?"

The taller man instantly realized that this guy wanted to murder her to steal the fuel and then pin the blame on the anomalies. His scheme was malicious to the extreme!