Storm of Gods

Chapter 8: A Warm Taste

Lin Fei, Li Xin and Xiao Xueyin left the house where they had lived for six years. Although the environment was poor and the house was small, Lin Fei arranged the room in an orderly and clear manner under limited conditions. Although life was hard, it still had its own qualities.

Before leaving, Lin Fei had no regrets. Xue Yin, at her age, was more interested in city life and wouldn't feel much difference. She left the house to Qi Badao to take care of, mainly thinking that if Aunt Fei forgot anything, she could come back and get it. At the same time, it also gave Qi Badao something to do, and it could be considered a connection.

This time the three of them did not take the underground passage, but changed into their best clothes and entered the city from the main road. The city guards immediately became respectful when they saw the night patrolman's identity card. This was not the first time they came to Tianjing City, but Xueyin was excited in a different way. From now on, she didn't have to be sneaky anymore and she could live in the city.

The night watchmen's families were stationed at 5-17 Kaixuan Street in the eastern district of Tianjin. It was not too central but the environment was good. Li Xin allocated them a two-story apartment with a total area of ​​about 120 square meters and a small courtyard. As long as Li Xin did not resign, they would be allowed to live there for free.

Li Xin doesn't believe in anything that is taken for granted. In this world, human life is worthless. To be treated like this, it can only be said that Captain Luo Jin is a real person.

The house was not too new, and the conditions were a world apart from those in the dungeon. The fence in the yard was covered with mottled rust and was overgrown with weeds. It looked like it hadn't been cleaned for a long time, but this kind of vitality made even the rust look cute. Lin Fei couldn't help but smile happily, and Xue Yin had already rushed in to choose a room.

"The captain said that all the furniture is ready-made. They were just newly equipped some time ago. I just happened to be lucky." Li Xin smiled. It was probably not because Lao Luo was reliable, but because Sister Cathy was reliable. Children with sisters are like treasures.

"Ah Xin, go buy some beef. I'll fry steak for you today. Xue Yin, let's clean up!" Moving is a good thing, and it's time to celebrate. Lin Fei didn't want to suppress her good mood.

"Yeah, yeah, Mom, I want a pink room."

I have to thank Captain Luo for the advance payment. I normally wouldn't even dare to think about beef, let alone beef of such quality that can be made into steak.

"Okay, leave it to me."

Li Xin knew that this was the first time in so many years that Lin Fei had revealed his sense of ritual.

There are many shops on Triumph Street, which is also considered the sub-center of the East District. The purchasing power of the people here is quite good, and there are all kinds of high-quality shops. Li Xin saw the skirt that Xue Yin liked, and asked about the size and price, but did not buy it immediately. He had to go buy food first. He would be slaughtered if he carried a shopping bag like this.

After comparing prices from three different stores and using eight bargaining techniques, Li Xin successfully walked out with bags full of stuff.

At the beginning, Aunt Fei was the one who went to buy things, but Li Xin felt that her bargaining skills were really not good enough. Although she was willing to give it a try, bargaining is not something that can be done just by giving it a try. You need to have some tricks and understand the market conditions.

Goose eggs, tomatoes, carrots, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, sugar, and steak are what Feijie and Xueyin like. He likes beef ribs and picked a good one, and got some potatoes. The beef ribs were boiled in water, cut into small pieces, and simmered on low heat with a secret sauce. The first meal was pure meat, with fat and lean meat, and moderate hardness. The taste was so delicious. The second meal, the beef ribs were more flavorful, and potatoes and carrots were added to make it moist!
Li Xin also bought a bottle of Tianjing specialty fruit wine, which was a good match with other foods. Finally, he went back to the clothing store.

Seeing him come back again, the owner's eyes were full of hope again, but when he looked at the things and clothes he was carrying, the hope dimmed a little. After some bargaining, he took the skirt away at a 40% discount under the owner's resentful look.

Of course, the shop owner’s resentment is simply that he feels he doesn’t make enough money.

He didn't expect that the boy would pay so happily. 86 lira was really not cheap. The store Li Xin saw last time in the city center charged more than 200 lira.

This trip was a mess and I didn't feel anything but ended up spending 137. It seems the money in the dungeon is measured in a different unit than the money in the city.

When Li Xin came back, the yard had been simply cleaned, the room had been tidied up, and the windows were open. Xue Yin was happily greeting Li Xin at the second-floor window, like a lark.

When she saw Li Xin coming back, she immediately rushed down from the upstairs with a roar, and jumped directly onto Li Xin with overflowing joy.

"Ah Xin, Ah Xin, I love this place so much. Can we not leave?" Li Xin stood there like a clothes rack. "This will be our home from now on. We won't leave. Come down first and take a look at your gift."

"Wow, so many delicious foods,...this???"

Xueyin's already cute big eyes widened. When she saw the skirt she had been dreaming of, she immediately screamed. She had dreamed of dancing in that skirt many times.

"Ah Xin, I love you so much!" She hugged Li Xin and kissed him, then ran upstairs holding her skirt.

"You just spend money recklessly." Lin Fei said.

"Aunt Fei, money is earned to be spent. The more you earn, the more you spend; the less you earn, the less you spend." Li Xin handed the things to Lin Fei. Lin Fei smiled and shook her head without saying anything more. "Wash your hands and play with Xue Yin."

The water tank is full. Unlike the dungeon, communities like this have dedicated people to take care of basic life needs. Lin Fei has lived such a life before, and even better.

While buying groceries, Li Xin also got a general understanding of the surrounding environment. It was quite good, and there was a Divine Grace Class nearby. With their current situation, Xue Yin could definitely go to school. The income of a night patrolman was still quite considerable.

After lunch, Li Xin went to report to the night patrol. He loved his job. For city dwellers, this kind of change might not be a big deal, and they might even feel that it cost their lives. But for those who came back from the underground city, this was heaven. The joy of the people around them could infect them.

Casey was also a little surprised to see Li Xin in a night watchman's uniform. Luo Jin had given Li Xin two days to settle in, but he had only used half a day. "Let me help you get familiar with the equipment first."

Arriving at the night watchman's training ground, the supervisor there looked to be in his forties, with a rather unkempt appearance and a full beard. "Captain Mo, this is Li Xin, the new recruit handpicked by the captain. He's here today to select and familiarize himself with his weapons."

Mo Feng opened his sleepy eyes, reeking of alcohol. It looked like he had drunk a lot at noon. "Hey, sister Cathy is beautiful again. Do you want a boyfriend?"

"Captain Mo, I'm not looking for a boyfriend, but you. You've dedicated your life to the wine jar, so I won't bother you." Casey said with a smile, not caring at all, "I'll leave the man to you."

After saying that, he left with a clatter. He was wearing long leather boots today, looking very cool.

Mo Feng waved his hand, "Boy, come with me."

As he spoke, he walked out lazily, limping. He was missing a leg, and the prosthesis was not always easy to use. Li Xin just glanced at him and walked away, following Mo Feng.

Among the Night Watchmen, Luo Jin is the captain, and under him are six action teams, a logistics team, and a training team. Mo Feng is the captain of the training team. He lost his right leg due to an injury during a mission, so he withdrew from the front line and took charge of training.

Mo Feng looked at Li Xin. There was a set of procedures for newcomers. The timid ones had to be given bigger positions, and the bold ones had to be given smaller positions. Being too bold or too timid would hurt both others and oneself. However, he was chosen by the boss, so he should have something. The boss had not been in charge of recruiting for a long time.

"Li Xin, my name is Mo Feng. You can call me Captain Mo or Old Mo. The boss has high hopes for you, so the welcome ceremony for newcomers will be waived. But don't blame me for not giving you face. Once you join the Night Watch, you are all brothers in the same trench. You may face life-threatening dangers at any time. No matter how awesome you think you are, don't show off. It is your duty. Even if it means losing your head, you can't be a coward. One mistake will kill not only you but everyone else as well." Mo Feng got rid of his lazy look from before, and apart from the smell on his body, he no longer looked drunk.

He had been observing this kid. Ever since he saw him, he hadn't shown any obvious attitude. He was either slow-witted or scheming. There were a few people who had seen him like this and showed contempt, but he would let these rookies know why the flowers were so red.

(End of this chapter)