Chapter 7: The Changes of Heaven

"If you leave now, I cannot guarantee your safety if they attack," said the black-haired girl as she turned and stepped in front of Zheng Chen, speaking in an alarming tone

If it hurts, just say it out loud

The injuries on your body have healed significantly and will not cost too much

Zheng Chen, who was observing the surroundings, suddenly looked back, as it seemed that a massive creature had just darted past from that direction

The dark-haired girl waved goodbye to Zheng Chen and walked towards another path

Seeing that Zheng Chen remained motionless, Ping Shizi shook his head and added, Zheng Chen still did not move

Following the proprietress, who is clearly dressed in classical attire, feels like being in an entirely different scene

"In fact, it can't really be considered a person, and it has little to do with you." The black-haired girl waved her hand, folded her legs, and tossed the map she had set aside to Zheng Chen, "Here, it's yours."

Watching a strand of black hair drifting at the corner of his eye, Zheng Chen's slightly squinted eyes completely closed, momentarily saved

However, when that woman left, she did not leave him any clothes. He would certainly not choose women's clothing, so at this moment, arriving here with his upper body wrapped in bandages seems a bit unconventional

Upon arriving in this village, Zheng Chen noticed that the people here were not dressed in a uniform manner

In the past two days, she has gained a certain understanding of Zheng Chen's abilities. Apart from his physical attributes, his various skills are quite exceptional, and he also demonstrates a commendable level of inspiration. However, what stands out more is a peculiar sense of confusion he exhibits.

Zheng Chen stated truthfully that aside from the characteristics of the clothing, he could tell without trying it on that this outfit was tailored specifically for him, "How much does it cost"

The dark-haired girl raised her eyebrows slightly and stared at Zheng Chen

The proprietress shouted loudly towards the door, and a typical kind old man with a white beard walked over, rubbing his eyes, "What is it? Are you sick?"

Zheng Chen's gaze towards the dark-haired girl became increasingly vigilant

Zheng Chen did not say much, and stood up with some reluctance, intending to leave

Zheng Chen nodded and walked in the direction pointed out by the black-haired girl. The black-haired girl tugged at the corner of her mouth and said, "You haven't introduced yourself yet, have you?"

Zheng Chen glanced at the black-haired girl he had seen not long ago, whose attention was now focused on him. Her upper garment was no longer visible, and her body was now wrapped in bandages.

relics

Then why don't you go in? Zheng Chen asked

Uh. The owner of the clothing store couldn't help but be stunned once again, blinking her eyes. How could someone who can afford clothes look down on medical treatment? What kind of thinking is this? "Old Ping! Come here for a moment!"

Very good

This departure lasted for two days. During these two days, the dark-haired girl gained some understanding of Zheng Chen. The number of conversations between the two had not exceeded ten times. After sizing up Zheng Chen, she continued, "I remember there is a village nearby; you can go there by yourself."

Zheng Chen thought for a moment and seemed to recall having found something similar, a school uniform, in some ruins in the past

What? Don't you like it

Zheng Chen shook his head

Suddenly opening his eyes, Zheng Chen quickly jumped to the side, but was pressed down by a hand. "No need for such a big reaction, your recovery is quite good."

He immediately puffed out his cheeks and glared, saying, "I still want my reputation! It may be related to this young man's experiences."

Hello!

A village that appeared quite novel to Zheng Chen, unlike the settlements he had seen in the wasteland, was peaceful and stable, devoid of the chaos characteristic of the wasteland. For a moment, he suddenly felt that staying in this place wouldn't be so bad... At least it wouldn't be too exhausting

The girl with black hair shook her head and said, "I have my own things to do, and I do not have time to waste there"

Leave

person

Zheng Chen looked at the clothes handed over by the shop owner, remarking that the garments here are quite colorful, as if various cultures are blended together.

This ... ... ?

Zheng Chen slightly moved his lips, and as soon as his voice sounded, the bright room instantly turned dark again

... ...

Buy clothes

Zheng Chen nodded slightly, and with his ten fingers, he gently stroked his beard, saying, "If you need treatment for your injuries, come to me."

The girl with black hair gave a heavy pat on Zheng Chen's shoulder, and a sharp pain caused Zheng Chen's tense body to relax.

Zheng Chen thought of the collapsed stone pillar

Ah, if you are hungry, you can eat something yourself; I will take a break for a while

Zheng Chen shook his head, "No need, I don't have enough money"

Cough, I will make an exception this time for free

With deft fingers, she skillfully unwrapped the bandages from Zheng Chen's body, glancing at the numerous scabbed wounds covering him and nodding slightly, "The body is in good condition"

The owner of the clothing store crossed her arms and smiled gently, "Is it too expensive? Village... Old Ping, have you done something privately that got out?"

Furrowing his brows, Zheng Chen entered a clothing store in this village. The dark-haired girl had left him some money when she departed, not a large sum, but if he spent it sparingly, it should last for a while

Zheng Chen did not even take a second glance at it, throwing the now useless map into the fire. He looked up at the sky; the earthquake had ceased, yet the sky remained shrouded in oppressive dark clouds.

Even if the recovery is quite good, it is better not to move around recklessly. Your left hand was almost rendered useless. You are indeed bold; a group of ordinary people actually dares to venture into those ruins

After quickly finishing the barbecue, Zheng Chen took a sip from the nearby water container and turned his gaze to the black-haired girl, noting her attire...

Noticing the change in Zheng Chen's gaze, the black-haired girl expressed her slight dissatisfaction

It is indeed a strange place

You are truly quick to suspect; at that time, I was pursuing someone and had no time to pay attention to your matters

The black-haired girl said while turning the skewered meat that was roasting over the fire

"So perceptive." The black-haired girl turned over, facing away from Zheng Chen, and muttered softly. Although she was at most equivalent to a trained ordinary person, she still had such a reaction and was able to notice the chaotic red lotus.

"Is it ready? Just wait a moment." Upon seeing Zheng Chen return, the owner of the clothing store smiled kindly, skillfully sewing the fabric in her hands

After exiting the clinic of Ping Shizhi, the bandages on Zheng Chen's body had been replaced with new ones. Compared to the tightly wrapped ones done by the black-haired girl, the bandages applied by Ping Shizhi were much more streamlined.

For instance, this set of clothing in his hands is documented in the literature that Zheng Chen has previously reviewed, indicating that similar clothing existed during the wasteland era, including jeans and T-shirts

The proprietress smiled and shook her head, saying, "Let's talk about the money later; for now, let's see how it goes."

Good

After all, this place is indeed rather strange; without clarifying the situation here, Zheng Chen will continue to feel uneasy

Not pursuing anyone anymore

Then she surprisingly lay down without any vigilance

"Since it has come to this, are you tired of living? I am also heading back now, and it is no trouble to take you along for a while." The black-haired girl waved her hand dismissively, "I have also been out for quite some time this time."

Will we meet again in the future?" Zheng Chen paused and asked in response, staring into the other person's purple eyes.

Well, take care

Zheng Chen shook his head, picked up the roasted meat from the simple grill, and slowly took a bite; it was rabbit meat

The current young people

The other party has made up their mind not to show up, and I cannot pursue them... What kind of look is that?

What? This is actually such a place, what happened... It was fine and then it turned into this... Let's hurry and leave.

I still have something to confirm," Zheng Chen refused, feeling confused about this strange place. He was quite eager to understand what the situation was here and how to leave this place

In the wasteland, seeking medical attention is quite a luxurious affair, and Zheng Chen is very reluctant to encounter the likes of doctors and physicians

The silence was somewhat frightening, and Zheng Chen found the girl before him to be even more terrifying, as she was a presence that could remain completely unperturbed in such an environment

After Ping Shizhi reached the door, he noticed that Zheng Chen had not followed him. He cast a curious glance at the landlady and asked, "What is going on?"

Seeing that Zheng Chen was interested in this matter, the black-haired girl paused for a moment before continuing, "Indeed, it is a relic. Such places are quite difficult to find; I haven't discovered any myself, yet you all seem to have good fortune."

The old man with a white beard slightly widened his eyes and glanced at Zheng Chen, muttering, "This is not someone from the village."

He shook his head, withdrew his gaze, and began to observe the surroundings. The black-haired girl slightly opened her eyes and glanced at him, silently shifting the weapons placed beside her.

Zheng Chen followed Ping Shizhi outside with a calm expression

"It seems a bit difficult." The girl with black hair paused slightly, shrugged her shoulders, and after a moment of thought, said, "You don't seem to have anything to do either. How about we find something to do?"

At first glance, it may seem somewhat incongruous, but here it is quite normal

The surroundings were quiet except for the sound of the fire, with not a trace of any insects to be found.

That is truly a pity, farewell

After finishing the clothes, the proprietress glanced at Zheng Chen, who was quietly waiting, and chuckled softly again, "Come and try it on, this kind of clothing should suit young people like you."

However, there are still no clothes

You are truly boring

I am fine, just looking at this young man

Where do you plan to go

The sky outside once again replayed the state it had two days ago, but this time it appeared to be even more severe, as if the sky were about to be completely torn apart. Zheng Chen looked around in confusion, feeling that something of unknown origin was being imposed upon him during the transformation of the sky

It seems that not long ago, my attitude towards seeking medical treatment led this boss lady to misunderstand something

"You didn't stay up all night, did you?" The next day, as the dark clouds in the sky dispersed and the first ray of sunlight appeared, the dark-haired girl woke up.

The owner of the clothing store was slightly taken aback when she saw a young man wrapped in bandages walk in. Noticing the bandages stained with blood, she said with some concern, "Young man, why don't you go next door to the clinic and have a look?"