Chapter 272

As soon as Jiang Huai finished speaking, everyone began to chatter and discuss.0

Wang Dahai was the first to stand up.0

"Brother Jiang Huai, I agree with you. Given the current weather conditions, it’s indeed not suitable to continue fighting the zombies."0

Another person chimed in, "That’s right. Besides, it’s been over a month since we’ve returned to our respective bases. We have no idea what’s going on there. It’s about time we head back."0

While killing zombies was one thing, collecting supplies was another.0

After all their efforts during this period, everyone had managed to secure a fair share of supplies.0

If they used them sparingly, it would be enough to feed their base for a long time.0

"Exactly. Let’s wait until the weather warms up and the ice and snow melt before continuing."0

"Yeah, there’s no need to rush."0

Zheng Xin'er shrugged. "We’re fine either way. Whether we fight or go back, it doesn’t matter to us."0

Everyone continued to voice their opinions, but the general consensus was to stop the fight and return home.0

Noticing that only Yun Xiaoxiao and her group hadn’t spoken, Jiang Huai turned his gaze toward them.0

"What do our friends from Yun City think?"0

Lu Chen and Nie Yizhou remained silent.0

When it came to making decisions, they followed one simple principle:0

Whoever was the youngest would have the final say.0

And that youngest person was, of course, their precious little sister, Yun Xiaoxiao.0

So, Nie Yizhou naturally nudged Yun Xiaoxiao’s shoulder.0

"Kid, he’s calling you."0

Yun Xiaoxiao: "......"0

It didn’t seem like he had called her name, did he?0

But since she did have something to say, she didn’t dwell on it.0

She swept her gaze across the group and spoke up clearly.0

"Actually, I think it’s a bit of a waste to retreat and go home now."0

"How so?" Jiang Huai asked.0

His eyes were fixed on Yun Xiaoxiao, filled with anticipation.0

Over the past few days, he had noticed that although this little girl didn’t speak much, whenever she did, her words were always impactful.0

Despite her young age, her mind was sharper than many adults decades older than her.0

It was impossible not to admire her.0

So, her opinion was the one he most wanted to hear.0

Yun Xiaoxiao didn’t beat around the bush and directly shared her thoughts.0

"Everyone knows that the colder the weather, the slower the zombies move.0

Right now is the best time for us to kill them.0

Although the weather seems harsh at the moment, it will take at least another month before it becomes completely unsuitable for travel.0

Even if we factor in the heavy snowfall and the time it takes for everyone to return to their respective bases—be it a few days or even half a month—we still have at least half a month left to kill zombies."0

She based this one-month estimate on her past-life experience, considering the worst-case scenario.0

As the saying goes, you can’t become a big fatty in one bite.0

A global ice age couldn’t happen overnight.0

It was a gradual process.0

And this process was like a big loophole that they could take advantage of.0

"Little girl, how do you know it’s a month and not half a month or even sooner?" someone asked.0

Yun Xiaoxiao glanced at the person and spoke with an air of mystery.0

"Of course, it’s based on the thickness of the snow and my observations of the weather."0

"You can predict the weather?" the person exclaimed in surprise.0

Yun Xiaoxiao touched her chin. "You could say that."0

She couldn’t very well tell them it was based on her memories from her past life.0

That would either get her labeled as a lunatic or a monster.0

To avoid further discussion on the topic, she deftly shifted the conversation.0

"Besides, haven’t you noticed that this snow isn’t ordinary?0

During the time it’s been snowing, the zombies seem to be evolving faster."0

She wasn’t making this up.0

It was just that the change wasn’t very noticeable yet, and most people wouldn’t have picked up on it.0

If it weren’t for her past-life memories, she wouldn’t have noticed such a subtle difference either.0

In her past life, after the ice melted, the zombies had indeed become much stronger than before.0

Their resistance to damage and their mutation levels had evolved significantly.0

She brought this up because people tended to believe in the unknown rather than dismiss it.0

Sure enough, as soon as she said this, everyone’s expressions changed.0

"Really? I haven’t been paying much attention."0

"I think so too. The zombies do seem to be getting stronger."0

"Yeah, I’ve noticed that as well."0

Listening to the murmurs, Yun Xiaoxiao pursed her lips slightly.0

"So, none of us can guarantee that by the time the ice and snow melt, the zombies won’t have quietly evolved to a point where we can no longer handle them.0

While we may not be able to kill all the zombies before the extreme cold sets in, we can do our best to kill as many as possible.0

That way, when the weather warms up, we won’t be too overwhelmed."0

Her words made many people nod in agreement, finding her reasoning sound.0

Jiang Huai smiled knowingly.0

He had expected nothing less from this little girl. She always had unique insights.0

Wang Dahai immediately stood up.0

"Brother Jiang Huai, I think what little Xiaoxiao said makes sense. Let’s stay and kill more zombies."0

After speaking, he turned to Yun Xiaoxiao.0

"By the way, if our base runs out of food later, can we still use crystal cores to buy supplies?"0

As soon as he asked, everyone else also looked at Yun Xiaoxiao.0

This was something they were all concerned about.0

After all, the strange weather was undeniable.0

Winter hadn’t even officially begun, yet the snow was already this heavy.0

No one knew how long this bizarre weather would last.0

Although they had collected some supplies, there was no guarantee it would be enough.0

Moreover, they weren’t sure how much stock Yun City still had.0

They’d already sold so much—was there any left?0

Under everyone’s expectant gazes, Yun Xiaoxiao’s lips curved into a smile.0

"Of course, you can."0

Back at the base, both the farms and the livestock pens had been equipped with cold-proof measures.0

Not only had they built shelters, but they had also installed air conditioning and dug large holes around them specifically for burning charcoal.0

As a result, neither the crops nor the livestock would be affected by the extreme cold.0

Besides, in her space, the vegetables, fruits, and livestock raised by Bai had multiplied so much due to the time difference between the inside and outside of the space that they couldn’t finish them all.0

Even supplying all the western bases with food for several years wouldn’t be a problem.0

What she lacked wasn’t food or supplies—it was crystal cores.0

With Yun Xiaoxiao’s assurance, everyone’s spirits lifted instantly.0

"Let’s go, time to kill more zombies!"0

"That’s right, let’s put in more effort and kill as many zombies as we can before winter sets in."0

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"Get lost! I’m still a virgin bachelor!"0

During this time together, everyone had unknowingly developed a sense of camaraderie.0

Compared to the initial awkwardness, they had all grown much closer.0

Now, they joked around without reservation.0

After all, they had been through life-and-death situations together.