Even without cheats, we must survive the apocalypse

Gu Yunxi laughed and took another sip of tea. She lowered her eyes to look at the green bamboo shadows at the bottom of the teacup. Her mind seemed to be much clearer. This fragrant tea was a gift from the Bailing Merchant Alliance to Lu Mu. Of course, as someone who could travel on the same ship with the Shura Saint, she, an unknown little cultivator, also received the gift. But after accepting it, she felt something was wrong.

It seemed like she had inherited Lu Mu's reputation and gained benefits.

But this kind of entanglement is no longer a entanglement. Gu Yunxi has a quick ability to accept things. Some things can be understood after thinking about them. There is no need to let her bang her head against the wall.

"Where is that evil cultivator?"

She asked.

"Still in the Palace of Generals."

Lu Mu answered casually, "My spiritual connection with plants and trees is not affected by the restrictions of the Tongshi Palace. As long as that guy is still in the city, he can't escape my perception."

Gu Yunxi thought that this was a really useful Taoist method.

Breakfast arrived quickly. Lu Mu was dressed mysteriously and was generous in his spending. Anyone who could run a restaurant had to be able to read people's expressions and know that even if the guest was not an honored one, he could not be neglected.

Two trays of steamed buns and a bowl of beef porridge.

Gu Yunxi picked up her chopsticks and ate two buns, then tasted the beef porridge and praised, "Very good."

"Ah."

"Would you like some?"

Lu Mu shook his head to refuse. Gu Yunxi shrugged and didn't force him. She lowered her head and concentrated on eating her own food.

The two of them chatted while eating, occasionally exchanging a few words, and it didn't seem awkward.

Gu Yunxi suddenly stopped and looked up at the entrance of the restaurant.

Lu Mu followed her gaze and looked at the door. There was some commotion there, attracting the diners at several tables near the door to look over there. A cold and murderous look appeared between Gu Yunxi's brows.

Lu Mu leaned out of the window to look, and happened to see the commotion there.

There were four or five children, both boys and girls, only twelve or thirteen years old. They were dressed in ordinary and old clothes. It could be seen that these old clothes were washed very clean. They looked like they had been chased all the way here. They looked weak and fearful. In front of them were three or four ferocious-looking strong men who were chasing them.

He frowned.

Those children had no cultivation at all and were just mortals. However, those strong men were completely different. Although their physical strength was also very poor, they had also entered the third realm of mortal bodies. They seemed to be chasing these children and wanted to catch them.

They did not dodge, but just squatted on the ground with their heads in their hands, and did not dare to resist even though those strong men beat them with fists and kicks.

"Why are you running?!"

"Your sister was supposed to come and pay the money today, but now she's gone. So I'll use you guys to pay off the debt."

An older boy was kicked out by the burly man, causing cracks on the doorpost of the restaurant.

Lu Mu's eyes swept over the boy's legs and found that his kneecap had been broken long ago. Blood had seeped out and dyed his pants red, but he gritted his teeth and said nothing. Sweat broke out on his forehead, but he still stubbornly kept his mouth closed and refused to cry out in pain.

Seeing this, the other boys and girls rushed forward, stood in front of the older boy, and screamed in their childish voices: "You are too bullying!"

"Go away!"

The big man in the lead pushed the kids away and was about to attack the young man.

"It is only natural to pay back debts! If it weren't for our boss, your sister's shabby dyeing shop would have been gone long ago. Now that she hasn't paid back the money on time, I guess she has already run away. Since she is not here, you guys have to pay this debt!"

"Sister won't abandon us!"

"Absolutely not!"

The young man spoke at this time. He opened his mouth and spit out hoarse words mixed with blood. He stared at the strong men with a pair of bloodshot and tearful eyes. If looks could kill, then they would have been riddled with holes.

"I don't care about that. She looks like that and was born to be enjoyed by men. She would have obeyed our boss long ago. Why would she make such a fuss until today?!"

"You... fart!"

The young man suddenly rushed forward, grabbed the strong man's collar, and shouted with gritted teeth: "Don't humiliate my sister!"

But he only attracted an even more brutal punch, which knocked out almost half of his teeth, and even made his face cave in, with blood foam splattering. The boy was in so much pain that he couldn't even whimper, and he couldn't even breathe.

"Pah!" The strong man spat a mouthful of thick phlegm in his face, "If you don't accept my toast, I'll punish you!"

Gu Yunxi saw all of this.

"Ah……"

She sneered, put down her chopsticks and stood up.

I can't eat this breakfast.

Chapter 11: Do you want to become stronger?

Gu Yunxi smoothed out the wrinkles on her royal blue brocade skirt, lowered the curtain on her hat, and turned to look at Lu Mu.

Lu Mu also looked at her.

The two were speechless, but the murderous look in her eyes was filled with anger, burning more and more vigorously.

She is very calm.

However, it was precisely this calmness that made the blood, fire and murderous intent in her seem so violent.

The moment Gu Yunxi stood up, Lu Mu knew that this trip was inevitable.

Lu Mu picked up the teacup and swayed the warm aroma in the cup: "Do you need help?"

Gu Yunxi raised her eyebrows: "No need."

"What about the children?"

"… Buy them some food. I'll go take care of those guys."

Gu Yunxi turned and walked towards the entrance of the restaurant.

Lu Mu put down his teacup and waved to the waiter, who came over in a hurry. He told the waiter, "Pack two servings of buns and sesame cakes for me."

"Hey, wait a minute!"

The waiter responded and went to do it immediately.

But Lu Mu stopped him again, "Wait——"

"Does that kid outside have a pretty good-looking sister looking after the house?"

The waiter was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Yes."

"It's such a pity. This family owns a cloth shop in the market. The mistress is quite pretty, but she is always targeted by some malicious guys in this city. She is a miserable woman."

"Does that family owe money?"

Lu Mu watched Gu Yunxi walk out of the hall, casting a long slanted shadow under the early sun. The shouting and cursing outside had stopped.

"Yes, there is a Mo family in this city. The fourth young master of that family has long had his eyes on her. He is a playboy, but Yun Luo refused to obey him. The Mo family knew that it was difficult to run the cloth shop, so they deliberately borrowed money from her, waiting for Yun Luo to pay back the money and then use other methods to repay her."

This story doesn't sound unusual.

If a wealthy young master falls in love with a commoner girl who refuses to submit, then what will eventually happen is tragedy. In this world where morality is respected, if you don't have strength, you will only be bullied.

I can't even resist.

"What a miserable family."

He swirled his teacup and murmured.

"Who says it's not true!" the waiter said with emotion, "That family is having a hard time, but it's not something we waiters should worry about. We just need to take care of the restaurant business."

Just as the waiter finished speaking, there was a commotion outside, followed by a series of loud bangs and a shrill scream from a sturdy man, which eventually stopped abruptly and turned into dead silence.

"This……"

The waiter was stunned.

"Go and prepare the food I want. I want it warm."

Lu Mu put down the teacup, patted the waiter's shoulder, spread out his hands, and three or four spirit stones fell on the table. He walked towards the door, and the commotion had stopped.

Gu Yunxi stood at the entrance of the restaurant, in front of the children. Even with her petite figure, she had to look up at those ferocious-looking men, but no one dared to step ten steps in front of her because a man who was already breathing weakly was lying under her feet.

She saw clearly that this guy had beaten up the older boy before and was really a bully.

So Gu Yunxi didn't even bother to say anything. She just used a light palm to beat him, leaving his whole body full of blood and flesh. This was the result of her retaining 90% of her strength.

Otherwise, even if his head was smashed on the spot, it wouldn't be a problem.

"Is anyone else coming?"

She kicked the sturdy man's body, which was breathing out but not in, revealing a terrifying murderous aura. None of the villains sent by the Mo family dared to step forward. They only dared to watch from afar, as if they were afraid that if they got one step closer, their lives would be in danger.

"You guys, take this garbage away, so it won't dirty the entrance of this restaurant."

Gu Yun waved his hand indifferently, as if to drive away a fly.

The gang dared not delay any longer and immediately carried up the bodies of their companions, dispersed and quickly left the restaurant.

The onlookers seemed to be watching with great interest, and seemed to think that it was worth their while to be the early bird to see such a good show of helping the weak so early in the morning.

Gu Yunxi looked into the restaurant and said calmly, "Is there anything interesting?"

Although her voice was light and her tone was slow, every word was clear and audible, making the diners in the restaurant feel goosebumps all over their bodies.

So everyone focused on the food and wine in front of them.

Gu Yunxi is so young and her attacks are so ruthless. Any smart person should know that she is not easy to mess with. Everyone is tactful and naturally will not go up to her to cause trouble.

Behind her, the group of children stared in amazement and did not move for a long time.

Gu Yunxi's gentle voice fell into her ears: "Don't be afraid, it's okay."

She helped the boy up and patted his dirty back. Her cold fingertips touching the scarred boy seemed to give him courage. His trembling body finally stabilized and his tense cheeks relaxed, but the resentment in his eyes remained, making him look even paler and weaker.

"Thank you, thank you, sister..."

"Don't thank me."

Gu Yunxi comforted him, turned to look at the group of shivering children, sighed softly, and reached out to touch their tender cheeks: "Take me to where you live."

The children looked at each other timidly and nodded in agreement.

She smiled.

……

Zhaotian City is quite large, but there are few bright and beautiful places in the houses of ordinary people.

At the end of the alley, there is a deserted and dilapidated courtyard. The weeds in the corners are yellow and withered, the eaves are covered with cobwebs, the door panels are rotten, and the courtyard door is ajar. There is only a creaking sound and the crisp sound of the bolt suddenly breaking.

At a glance, the place is devastated.

"Is this where you live?" Gu Yunxi looked around, her brows furrowed even deeper.

Although she often had to sleep outdoors, compared with these children, she seemed more comfortable and free as she used the ground as her bed.

The children were silent.

Gu Yunxi pushed open the door, and a musty and damp smell hit her nose.

Her frown deepened.

The house was simple and shabby. There was nothing else in it except three well-kept old beds, a kitchen and an incense hall with two spirit tablets.

The young man shouted, and younger children, both boys and girls, came out one after another from the inner room and other dark and dusty corners. Gu Yunxi took a quick glance and found that there were thirteen children in this dilapidated little house.

"Where did my sister go..."

A little girl suddenly choked up and tears as big as beans rolled down the corners of her eyes.

Gu Yunxi pursed her lips, reached out and rubbed her messy hair, and wanted to say something, but the words were stuck in her throat and she couldn't utter a word.

These children were too thin, with dry and rough skin and slender bodies, but their clothes were not the least bit torn and could not hide their oldness, but they were all carefully mended, which was enough to show that although the housewife had a difficult life, she never complained.

"Sister will come back to find us."

The oldest boy wiped away his tears bravely and smiled at the little girl.

The little girl sobbed and buried her head in his broad shoulder and cried even more sadly.

The rest of the children were silent, with only suppressed sobs coming out.

"You know something?"

Lu Mu walked silently into the empty room and placed the packed food box on the table.