noffsinger Chapter 687 Moving to the City of the Dead
Chapter 687 Moving to the City of the Dead
Chapter 687 Moving to the City of the Dead
An incarnation of Houtu Niangniang?
Does the goddess Houtu really exist? Does this mean that the underworld and the heavenly court exist?
Are myths like Nuwa patching up the sky, Jingwei filling the sea, and Kuafu chasing the sun true?
Commander Zhang felt his head was a complete mess and he didn't know where to begin complaining.
My God, the myth has come true.
They're going to move all the people from the human world to the underworld. Surprising, isn't it? Exciting, isn't it?
Anyway, it was quite exciting for him.
Commander Zhang was breathing heavily, his chest heaving, and the smartwatch on his wrist beeped an alarm.
[Blood pressure above 160, please be aware!]
[Heart rate exceeding 100 beats per second, please be aware!]
A series of alarms woke up the medical staff who were on standby nearby.
Driven by their professional instincts, the medical staff rushed over to examine the seniors, administering medication as needed and providing oxygen as required.
None of the bigwigs had normal blood pressure.
It's clear how much psychological pressure Lin Xiaohe's words put on them!
After saying these words, Lin Xiaohe stopped paying attention to the others and went with Xiao Hei to the crack that was about to close.
The crack had shrunk to just wide enough for one person to pass through.
Lin Xiaohe arrived at the crevice, where the two insect whips intertwined like DNA, eventually coalescing into a long spear.
The divine authority imbued the black spear with a layer of golden light.
Lin Xiaohe held the gun and gave a soft shout.
The Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth, the long spear forcefully widened the crack to the width of two people.
Little Black obediently lay down at Lin Xiaohe's feet, its two big compound eyes fixed intently on Lin Xiaohe, not giving a single glance to anyone else.
Lin Xiaohe glanced behind the crack and gave everyone a final deadline: "The passage will close in one month. You can decide for yourselves."
Time is running out for the Eastern Kingdom.
A large-scale migration inherently involves a massive workload. This means the Eastern government must make a decision within three days.
The secret meeting room was filled with bigwigs.
None of the meritorious figures who had long since retired from public life were absent from this meeting.
The Great Hall of the People, which can accommodate more than 1 people, was packed to capacity.
The national flags hanging from the top of the Great Hall of the People, like pairs of eyes, silently supervised the meeting.
No one questioned Lin Xiaohe's words. Lin Xiaohe had already proven with her actions that she never lied and disdained to lie.
So, today's only topic is: Should we move? And how should we proceed with the work?
"Of course we need to change. We can't just sit here and wait to die, can we?"
"But that's too risky. How about we select a portion to go in first?"
Another person glared at him: "And then what? What about the rest of us? Who's going to clear the way for us? Can't you all see that Lin Xiaohe is preparing for something big and doesn't have the energy to deal with these things anymore?"
After intense discussion, it was finally decided to relocate the entire operation.
The military and militia were the main forces, responsible for organizing and transporting weapons and food supplies, and protecting scientists.
At the same time, state-owned enterprises should take the initiative to organize the orderly evacuation of workers and their families.
The subdistrict offices are responsible for notifying households one by one, with a focus on the elderly living alone.
Guo Lidong's family was also packing their things.
Grandma Guo couldn't bear to throw anything away—her son's old swaddling blanket, Xiaoqiang's toys, the vegetables she grew in the yard, the chickens she raised—she wanted to pack them all up and take them with her.
"Oh my gosh, the TV! Our brand new TV! The Rock 3.0!"
Grandpa Guo cleaned his old pipe thoroughly and carefully placed it in the box.
Guo Lidong had dark circles under his eyes and several large pimples on his chin.
His voice was hoarse as he advised, “Throw away what you need to throw away. We’ve been notified that each person is only allowed to bring the contents of two 30-inch suitcases. Let’s bring some food and drinks, just in case. As for TVs and radios, don’t bring them. We don’t even know if there will be electricity or internet over there.” He thought for a moment and added, “Bring two sets of clothes for spring, summer, autumn, and winter, and some common medications. Mom, you have high blood pressure, stock up on your high blood pressure medication. Dad, don’t forget your insulin. Son, you…”
Xiaoqiang clutched his tablet tightly: "It's enough for me to take care of Teacher Xinbao. You guys can arrange the rest of the space."
"Okay." Guo Lidong answered a phone call and decided to go out for a bit. "My comrade has a few boxes of compressed biscuits, I'll go get some. You guys wait for me at home, don't go out, and wait for any notifications from the neighborhood committee."
As soon as he stepped outside, Guo Lidong's face fell. He took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.
After receiving the government's notification, his whole family panicked. As the pillar of the family, even if he was unsure, he had to pretend to be confident.
The shops along the road were closed, and there were few pedestrians.
A few others, like Guo Lidong, hurried along.
My comrade's house is only 1 kilometer away from Guo's. We arrived there quickly.
"This whole box is for you. The rest can be given to the squad leader, Lao Biao, Hu Tou, and a few others." His comrade had a stubble beard and bloodshot eyes.
Guo Lidong: "What's the situation over there?"
"do not know."
Do you need to bring money or gold?
"do not know."
Guo Lidong lowered his head and offered a cigarette to his comrade.
His comrade took it, smelled it intensely, and said dejectedly, "It's not a secret, it's that we really don't know. Even the big shots don't know what's going on. Only that person knows."
He reached out and pointed to the sky.
But that person is holding up the passageway; who would dare to bother her?
"Did Teacher Xinbao say anything?"
The comrade shook his head: "No. I feel that we probably don't need to bring anything, because we won't need it."
Guo Lidong didn't know what to say. He looked into the room and asked, "Is your old man willing to come along?"
“He has to go, whether he wants to or not. I told him that if he doesn’t leave, then I won’t leave either. We’ll both die here.”
The older generation is like this; they feel old and don't want to be a burden to their children. Especially now that they're in a completely new world, they're even less willing to be a drag on their children.
The old man in the comrade's family is not an isolated case; it is a very common phenomenon.
The cigarette burned slowly, the flame flickering on and off.
His comrade glanced at the time and urged, "Hurry home. The first group should be leaving in half an hour. Be careful on the road. Although we have suppressed a group of people who wanted to take advantage of the chaos, no one can guarantee 80% safety."
"I understand, see you in the new world."
See you in the new world!
The two embraced tightly, as a way of saying goodbye.
The Guo family was among the tenth batch of people to enter the new world.
They boarded the green train, and their luggage was placed in a special carriage.
The flight attendant loudly reminded passengers through a megaphone: "No moving around, no opening windows, no smoking, and make sure your seatbelts are fastened."
After being called three times, the green train sounded its whistle, and the attendant quickly returned to the crew room and sat down.
Guo Lidong's heart was pounding, and his throat tightened.
Through the car window, he saw skyscrapers rushing past, then getting smaller and smaller...
The train took off!
No, it's black worms carrying the train, flying towards the cracks and fissures!
Guo Lidong gritted his teeth, his eyes wide as copper bells, and dared not blink.
An announcement came over the loudspeaker, the train attendant's voice trembling: "Passengers, this train's final destination is the City of the Dead. May we arrive safely and begin our new lives smoothly."