Five Frozen Centuries

Liu Bayi was confused. Could they talk properly?

He pursed his lips and patiently explained. “This red ‘V’ is the first letter of the English word ‘volunteer’. It stands for ‘volunteer’. In our sanctuary, everyone has to fully display the spirit of a volunteer. We have to unite, help, love, and sacrifice. That way, we can overcome this crisis together.”

The more Liu Bayi spoke, the more excited he became. “Do your best, help others, and serve society. This is our declaration and our code of action. Only by uniting and working together can we survive and become stronger. Humans have the power to change the world!”

Wei Huo listened to the others converse. One of them asked, “Did you stay up late again?”

Another person replied, “Others also work overtime to serve me. Of course, I have to work overtime to ensure the safety of the shelter.”

Liu Bayi was still talking excitedly, but Wei Huo interrupted him. “Is this brainwashing?”

Liu Bayi’s face fell. “It isn’t brainwashing. This is a spiritual pursuit of humanity. The provision of material needs is ultimately limited. However, the provision of spiritual needs is unlimited. It encourages everyone to help each other and understand and accommodate each other. Only then can we build a peaceful shelter and improve together. Only then can we prevent people from harming public and private interests and destroying our unity.”

“Stop talking nonsense.” Wei Huo then said, “I’m a traveling merchant. Do you want to trade with me?”

Wei Huo did not care if Liu Bayi was brainwashing him. Based on the current situation, although the atmosphere in the sanctuary did not seem right, this was not a big problem. It was much better than the camp where Wei Huo had encountered Liu Siwu. Many people in that camp had been up to no good.

Liu Bayi snorted. “Different people do not work together. Leave. Our camp will not trade with you.”

Wei Huo said, “I have all sorts of food. The most common food is meat.”

Liu Bayi suddenly turned around.

Wei Huo added, “I have silver, spare parts, and fabrics.”

Liu Bayi grabbed Wei Huo’s hand and said, “Student Zhang, come on. Don’t stand on ceremony. Let’s go to our shelter and take a look. There is a lot of good stuff in our shelter.”

At that moment, a 19-year-old girl climbed up the rope ladder and shouted at Liu Bayi, “Uncle Liu, it’s time for you to go to the meeting! The people in charge of the various districts are waiting for you!”

When she saw Wei Huo, she was shocked. “It’s you! Wang Huo!”

Wei Huo was speechless.

How many names do I have?

Liu Bayi laughed. “You guys know each other? What a coincidence. Zhang Yuwen, take this brother to visit our shelter. If he plans to trade, take him to the warehouse administrator, Mr. Li. I’ll go to the meeting first!”

Wei Huo did not want to trade with Liu Bayi either. This person’s social skills were at level 15. It would be a waste to trade with him.

Zhang Yuwen walked over to Wei Huo and blinked. “Wang Huo, don’t you recognize me? I was in the same class as you when I was in Year One. I remember your English grades were very good at the time!”

Wei Huo was confused.

Are you mistaken?

Zhang Yuwen started showing Wei Huo around the shelter. She told him what had happened in high school and kept praising him.

“Wang Huo, you were the center of attention among us girls. Many girls liked you back then!”

Wei Huo was confused.

“Wang Huo, you played basketball really well at the time!”

Wei Huo was speechless.

He had never played basketball before.

Zhang Yuwen was still praising Wei Huo, but Wei Huo could tell that she had something to ask him. However… Do you even know how to suck up?

“Wang Huo, I heard that you were in a relationship with Zhou Lin. What happened to you guys?”

Wei Huo stopped in his tracks and looked at Zhang Yuwen. “I can’t remember what happened back then. However, I’m sure I’ve never dated before. You and your father probably got the wrong person. If you have anything to say, just say it. There’s no need to beat around the bush. Why don’t you take me to Mr. Li first?”

Zhang Yuwen fell silent. She took a closer look at Wei Huo’s eyes, but there was only coldness in them. She sighed and said, “I want to leave this place. My father suggested that I seek your help!”

Wei Huo asked, “Why?”

Zhang Yuwen’s expression gradually turned pitiful, which was unlike her previous obedient self. She looked at the pitch-black tunnel in the distance and said in a trembling voice, “If I don’t leave, I will marry Uncle Yang, who is over 20 years old. Uncle Yang already has three wives. In this shelter, people will serve me and help me survive. In return, I will also serve others. This is our duty and responsibility. Do you understand?”

After saying that, Zhang Yuwen suddenly looked at Wei Huo. Her eyes were filled with sorrow, and tears welled up in them. It seemed as if Zhang Yuwen had turned into a helpless kitten that was about to starve to death or a snow fox that was trapped and could only wait for the hunter to peel its skin.

She had no choice. She was helpless, angry, and dejected. She could only accept it all.

Unless she had the power to change everything or give up everything to choose death, she could only accept her fate!

Except if Wei Huo chose to help her obtain luck.

It was stated clearly in the book ‘Finger’ that one could obtain luck regardless of whether one killed or saved others. However, luck was too strong and it could bring about calamity. If one survived this calamity, one would obtain benefits and their strength would increase.

If Zhang Yuwen did not seek help from anyone and resolved the calamity with her own strength and intelligence, she would be able to progress further. However, if she died or was saved by Wei Huo, that would be it. She was destined to not be the main character, nor could she be a supporting character!

Wei Huo thought about it and took out a stone that was very common. He handed it to Zhang Yuwen.

Zhang Yuwen was confused. Why would he give her such a stone?

Wei Huo asked, “Do you usually mind your own business and help others?”

Zhang Yuwen did not understand why Wei Huo was asking that. She replied, “No, I only do my part.”

Wei Huo said, “From this day onward, you will be a good person. Help others without any compensation and contribute all your strength to this shelter. Don’t seek benefits or fame. Come and find me in three days. If you still want to leave, I will take you away.”

Zhang Yuwen did not understand the meaning behind Wei Huo’s actions. However, when she saw Wei Huo’s high-and-mighty eyes, there was no emotion in them. It was as if a fisher was looking at a fish in his pond. It was as if a shepherd was checking out a suitable sheep at the market. That gaze could make one feel fear.

However, Zhang Yuwen did not want to marry an old man in his twenties who had three wives. She disliked the feeling of being bound by fate. She planned to follow Wei Huo’s orders. It was only three days!

After Zhang Yuwen left, Wei Huo asked System Number Two, “How much luck does she have?”

System Number Two said, “According to the formula, Zhang Yuwen’s luck is 532 points. 312 points were added to the stone. This luck is too strong. She is about to face a calamity. If she fails, she will lose a lot of things.”