Extreme Cold Apocalypse: My Shelter is Full of Beautiful Women

Harmony Community, at the garden fountain.

The fountain that used to spray water freely is now frozen into an ice sculpture.

Huge icicles stretched from the bottom of the pool all the way into the air, like an inverted sword stuck in the snow.

Like a holy sword waiting to be drawn.

The snow around them was above knee-deep, and several figures, bundled up tightly, were huddled around the base of the fountain, trying to use the small stone wall to shield themselves from the biting wind.

"Boss, why did that guy arrange to meet here?"

Xu San rubbed his body, trying to dispel the cold.

He was wearing a military green overcoat, with a plastic raincoat over it to block the wind, making him look as bulky as a ball.

Even so, the icy, bone-chilling cold continued to invade his body.

"have no idea."

Xu Qiang frowned, and his breath instantly condensed into ice crystals, which landed with a crackling sound on his collar.

He was half a head taller than Xu San, with broad shoulders, and looked like someone who did manual labor.

He was wearing a black down jacket with his hood pulled low, revealing only a pair of wary eyes.

I don't know why, but it's getting colder and colder today.

Yesterday it was below minus forty degrees Celsius, but now it has probably dropped to minus fifty-two or fifty-three degrees Celsius.

How are people supposed to live like this?

"Boss, do you think that guy is reliable?"

Ali, the youngest member of the group, leaned over, his voice low and full of confusion.

"Trading a flint for a box of fever reducers? That's a terrible deal! What good is that piece of junk besides emitting some heat? It's not even as good as a hand warmer."

"Is there some function that we haven't discovered yet?"

However, as soon as they obtained the flint, they tried every means to conduct experiments.

The result was obvious: it had no effect whatsoever.

"I don't know"

Xu Qiang shook his head. He also knew that this thing called the flint might be hiding some secret.

But so what?

At least for them, this thing is completely useless.

Most importantly, his mother has had a fever for two days, and if it doesn't break soon, I'm afraid...

He didn't have time.

Even if the other party demands an exorbitant price, he will still make the change.

If I can't afford to replace it...

Xu Qiang's expression suddenly darkened, and a murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

"Look, what's that?"

Xu San suddenly screamed and pointed into the distance.

Following the direction he pointed, everyone saw wisps of white steam rising from the tree-lined path in the residential area, like a giant white dragon winding its way across the snow.

The white mist drew closer and closer, moving at a steady pace, unhurried and composed.

"Is it a monster?"

Xu San's jaw trembled as he gripped the shovel tightly, his face grave.

Ever since that damned snow, a bunch of monsters have appeared out of nowhere.

Two days ago, they witnessed a giant wolf covered in white fur, bigger than an ox, bite through the iron fence on the community wall in one bite.

Their flints were also obtained from the corpses of those monsters.

So, it's more accurate to say they lack medicine than food.

The nearest pharmacy to their neighborhood is at least an hour's walk away without transportation.

Traveling for more than two hours round trip in this frigid weather of minus fifty degrees Celsius is practically suicide!

"etc!"

Xu Qiang reached out to stop them, squinted, and stared intently at the white mist.

The fog was too thick to see what was inside.

But the way it walked didn't resemble that of a four-legged wild animal.

"It's a person."

Xu Qiang's voice carried a hint of disbelief.

"people?"

A group of people stared in shock at the scene before them.

As the fog gradually dissipated, a figure emerged from the white mist.

He was wearing a black trench coat, without a hat, scarf, or even gloves.

He walked calmly on the snow, as if it were not the extreme cold of minus fifty degrees Celsius, but a park in springtime.

Snowflakes fell on him, but before they got close, they evaporated into water vapor, forming a hazy white mist around him.

The snow beneath his feet melted rapidly, revealing a black asphalt road surface, which then re-frozen behind him, leaving a clear trail of footprints.

It was as if even the wind and snow were making way for him.

"this"

Xu San's mouth dropped open, and he almost dropped the shovel.

Ali was stunned. He opened and closed his mouth twice, but couldn't utter a single word.

"Boss..." Xu San swallowed hard, "This...this guy is even human?"

Ye Yan walked to the fountain and stood still.

He looked at the people in front of him; their eyes were filled with vigilance, unease, and even a hint of awe.

Seeing this, Ye Yan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a satisfied smile.

Of course, this wasn't something he did on purpose.

Rather, it was to attempt precise control over the sacred fire within the body.

Once he got used to it, Ye Yan was able to apply his abilities only to himself, maintaining his body temperature without affecting his surroundings.

But perhaps this situation isn't so bad.

At least, judging from the situation, the transaction should proceed smoothly.

Ye Yan hates trouble.

He glanced at the crowd, his gaze finally settling on the leader.

"Xu Qiang?"

"It's me." Xu Qiang snapped out of his daze, his voice still carrying a hint of undisguised shock. "You...you're Ye Yan?"

"That's right."

Ye Yan nodded, opened the bag in his hand, which contained instant noodles and fever reducers.

Xu Qiang's eyes lit up when he saw it, and he was about to reach out to take it when Ye Yan pulled it back.

"Did you bring the flint?"

"Ah, yes."

Xu Qiang was a little embarrassed. He took out a cloth bag from his pocket, untied the rope, and revealed five dark red stones inside.

The stones were small, each about the size of a thumb, and emitted a faint warmth, which was better than nothing.

But in this extreme cold, even a little warmth is precious.

"Five, not one less." Xu Qiang handed over the cloth bag.

Ye Yan took it, picked up a seed, and examined it against the light.

Yes, they are exactly the same as the two from yesterday.

He put the flint away and handed over the fever reducer.

The transaction went more smoothly than expected.

Ye Yan had expected the other party to haggle, but Xu Qiang was surprisingly straightforward.

It seems there is indeed someone in the family who urgently needs the medicine and there is no time to waste.

Perhaps, if he persists, Xu Qiang can exchange all the flints for a box of fever reducers.

But not necessary.

It's business, you know.

There should naturally be give and take.

If his guess is correct, he will also need these people to help him obtain the flint.

"Where did you get this flint?" Ye Yan asked casually, his tone nonchalant.

"this"

Xu Qiang hesitated for a moment, his gaze falling on the melting snow at Ye Yan's feet, before speaking.

"We killed a monster."

"Big Brother," Xu San wanted to say something, but was stopped by Xu Qiang.

There's nothing to hide.

Xu Qiang interrupted Xu San, knowing what Xiao San was worried about. He simply didn't want more people to know about the meat source they had finally obtained, fearing that they would try to steal it.

can.

"I think the more people who know about this, the better!"

He had a bad feeling about it.

Where did those monsters come from?