The Most Powerful Brain in the Interstellar Space

Chapter 218 What Method

If it weren't entirely certain that there weren't any ingredients in the training area, and given that each of them was holding a vial of nutrient solution, Jiang Hui might have thought they were camping just by looking at their posture.

She subconsciously released her spiritual energy to scan the surrounding area, then rubbed her forehead: "...Why didn't you wake me up after so long?"

Although it was a question, Jiang Hui spoke rather casually, as if it contained some kind of embarrassed self-reproach. Zhou Xiuwen had only slept for a little over a week, and Huan Xian didn't even know if she had slept at all, while she herself had slept for more than three weeks. When she woke up, she felt so embarrassed that someone else was keeping watch for her.
"Sleep, sleep, it's nothing. We'll take care of things. You have to trust us. Isn't everything fine now?" Zhou Xiuwen said with a smile.

“There’s been no movement around here, and no one has come,” Huan Xianping said calmly.

The other person seemed to be in a bad mood, whether from lack of rest or simply not getting enough rest. They weren't actually directed at them, but their expression and demeanor clearly indicated it.

Today, the other party couldn't even muster their usual playful demeanor; they just kept a straight face, their expression indifferent, and it was unclear what they were thinking.

If it were someone else, they would probably think the other person was angry that she overslept, but Jiang Hui didn't think so.

She had already seen the other person's true nature hidden deep within before, and she knew that the nonchalant, playful, angry, or lively, self-satisfied, or approachable persona she had seen since meeting him were all masks he wore on the outside.

In reality, he rarely showed emotion, his demeanor as bland and unassuming as a blank sheet of paper.

Therefore, his current state might be closer to his true nature.

Judging from Zhou Xiuwen's relaxed demeanor and seamless communication with the other party, Huan Xian probably didn't harbor any resentment at the moment; he was likely just having a sleepless night.

“Yes, it’s strange. Before, when I was in the training ground, I wouldn’t say I would run into enemies every few steps, but I could at least hear some voices after walking a short distance. But after coming out this time, the whole place seemed to be quiet, as if everyone had hidden themselves away, and there hasn’t been a sound for so long.” Zhou Xiuwen continued Huan Xian’s words.

Both of them possessed high levels of mental strength, but even with weaknesses on all sides, they dared not truly relax. They both secretly increased their vigilance, paying close attention to any movements around them.

What's strange is that even now, more than an hour after nightfall, when the sun has fully risen, there's still not a trace of human presence in the surrounding area. Those contestants who used to fight tooth and nail, fiercely vying for kills, seem to have vanished without a trace.

This situation was not within their expectations.

Even if the two were on high alert, they couldn't just expend all their energy on thin air, could they? After a long period of tension, they relaxed a little.

So the two carefully observed the situation while trying to conserve their energy by taking as much rest as possible. After all, no one knew what would happen next.

However, as for Jiang Hui… he had worked very hard all this way, relentlessly dragging them through the floodwaters, and the energy he had expended was immeasurable. Zhou Xiuwen and Huan Xian felt quite embarrassed and wanted to give him more time to rest.

Therefore, neither of them chose to wake her up until Jiang Hui woke up naturally and came down from the highland tent.

Hearing this, Jiang Hui also felt a little strange, but then thought about it again and felt that it was nothing, and made a wild guess: "Could it be that they are also... sleeping?" Zhou Xiuwen and Huan Xian were stunned for a moment, obviously not having thought of this possibility.

Jiang Hui initially said it casually, but the more she thought about it, the more she realized it made sense.

Seriously, it's been over twenty weeks. All the contestants can say they haven't slept for a day and a night; even an iron man couldn't endure that. If those three need to sleep, don't the others need to?

After the intense race at the supply depot, those people probably wanted to rest as much as possible, so they all calmed down and stopped moving around.

Jiang Hui thought to herself that this was a rare balance, so she said to Huan Xian, "Why don't you go upstairs and get some sleep? I noticed you didn't sleep at all last night. Anyway, there's nothing serious going on right now, so Zhou Xiuwen and I will keep an eye on things. Why don't you go upstairs and lie down for an hour?"

Unexpectedly, the other person shook their head, and a smile suddenly appeared on their otherwise expressionless face: "No need, even if... I can't sleep. I should be able to hold on, and if we wait until we've both rested enough before setting off, it won't be as easy as it is now."

That makes sense, Jiang Hui knew. But could the other person really not need to sleep? She couldn't help but worry about their condition.

This time, Huan Xian didn't respond to her question. Instead, he turned his gaze to the pile of guns next to him and abruptly changed the subject: "What should we do with these?"

This was also the question that Jiang Hui had been thinking about all night.

What should we do with these things?

Their packs were almost full, and they could only carry a limited number of guns; they definitely couldn't take this huge bag with them. However, they were reluctant to leave their belongings behind.

It's not that they're selfish, but competition is extremely fierce. Resources you can't use might end up benefiting someone else, becoming a weapon for them to kill you. This is a harsh reality, but it's also the truth.

But it's simply impossible for them to carry everything; it's too cumbersome. Are they really going to take out all the bullets and nutrient solutions from their packs to fill with a bunch of firearms that they might not even be able to use until the end of the competition? Anyone with a brain knows that the former option is more reliable.

She thought about it for a long time but couldn't come up with an idea, and by the time she went to rest in the middle of the night, she had completely forgotten about it. When she woke up in the morning, she probably subconsciously avoided thinking about it, but unexpectedly, Huan Xian pointed it out to her.

Jiang Hui shrugged, somewhat helplessly, and said, "Do you guys have any better ideas? We can't just dig a deep hole and fill it in, can we?" It did seem like a barely acceptable method, but it was too much effort. And if we encountered someone quick-witted, they would probably discover it immediately, and all our work would be for nothing.

Zhou Xiuwen shook his head, indicating that he had no good solution.

The two naturally turned their attention to the person who had asked the question, just as the person reached out and untied the knot in the package, revealing all the guns inside.

What are they going to do by opening it now? Is there really a way? Jiang Hui looked at the other person suspiciously.

(End of this chapter)