The dark age of mankind is coming

The wind howled like a ferocious beast and raged for three days.

However, just as the wind died down, a sudden heavy snow began to fall again.

These snowflakes are as light as goose feathers, falling gently to the ground.

The entire city of Chengdu was soon covered with white snow, as if it was wearing a layer of white dress.

The streets, houses and trees were buried under thick snow, forming huge white piles.

The familiar city landscape has now completely changed, as if you are in a dreamy fairy tale world.

The heavy snow showed no signs of stopping. Instead, it got heavier and heavier and lasted for several days.

The temperature also dropped sharply as the snowfall intensified, gradually dropping from above zero to more than 20 degrees below zero, and it is still continuing to drop.

The cold air was like a piercing blade, mercilessly stinging people's skin and making breathing extremely difficult.

In such bad weather conditions, people are afraid to step out of their houses.

They would rather curl up at home, wrapped tightly in blankets, seeking warmth and security.

Even those zombies that were once terrifying were now mostly buried deep under the snow, with only a few twisted limbs exposed.

The city fell into deathly silence, with only the soft sound of falling snowflakes echoing in the air.

An Ning and others from the Hope Team had no choice but to stay in the base, hoping that the weather would improve.

However, they did not waste their time during this period.

An Ning led everyone to use this time to sort out supplies, repair equipment, and strengthen the base's defenses.

Every day, they patrol the base to make sure there are no loopholes.

Although the outside world is freezing cold, life in the base proceeds as normal.

On that cold night, all members of the Hope Team arrived at the collective cafeteria on time.

The lighting in the cafeteria is soft and warm, creating a cozy atmosphere.

Even though there is a water and electricity outage now, and naturally the steam has long been cut off, these factors have not affected the performance of the chefs in the cafeteria.

In addition to the original chef Wang Wu, the collective canteen has also been joined by Xiao Ling'er's grandparents, as well as a recent new member who is a fire-type mutant named Chen Liu.

Chen Liu himself was also somewhat knowledgeable about cooking, so An Ning arranged for him to work in the kitchen.

When Wang Wu and his companions were cooking, he was in charge of the stove in the kitchen, using firewood, coal and other energy sources.

The water used in the cafeteria is supplied by the water that was originally stored, Cao Qi, a water-based psychic who joined later like Chen Liu, and Xiao Ling'er, who is also a water-based psychic.

Although Xiao Ling'er is small, she is very sensible and well-behaved. She follows the old couple Tian to the canteen every day. While the old couple cooks, Xiao Ling'er stays by the water barrel to collect water.

In order to improve the physical fitness of the team members and ensure that they do not have health problems in the extremely cold weather, An Ning would occasionally add some spiritual spring water to the water used in the kitchen.

The tables in the cafeteria are filled with delicious food that makes people salivate.

The braised pork in brown sauce has a bright red color, and the tempting red color is irresistible.

Each piece of meat is cooked to perfection, tender and juicy, exuding a rich aroma.

Take a light bite, and the delicious taste immediately fills your mouth, intoxicating you.

The steamed fish is tender and smooth, melts in your mouth, and the light fish aroma is endless.

The fish meat is delicate without any fishy smell, and the seasoning of green onion, ginger, garlic and soy sauce is the icing on the cake.

The stir-fried vegetables are green and look very fresh.

It has a refreshing taste, is rich in nutrients, and brings a fresh feeling.

There is also a bowl of steaming seafood soup, which is fragrant and whets your appetite.

Although the types of seafood are not diverse, the chef's cooking skills are superb and the soup base is extremely delicious. After taking a sip, you feel as if you are in the sea, feeling the sea breeze.

Ever since they learned from Xiaozhi that aquatic products are edible, the menu of Team Hope's collective cafeteria has been expanded again.

Most of the seafood ingredients were provided by An Ning. She stocked up a lot when she went to the port last time!

Although we only encountered mutant crabs and mutant octopuses, the numbers and quantities were there.

On this cold night, these delicacies made everyone feel warm and happy.

Although the wind outside was still biting cold, everyone sat together and shared this sumptuous dinner, their hearts filled with joy and satisfaction.

"This mutant crab is so delicious. The crab meat is plump and firm, and tastes sweet and delicious. No wonder the mutant crab's legs are so thick and strong."

"If you ask me, the tentacles of this mutant octopus are better. Not only are they chewy and bouncy, but the sauce made from the ink sacs also has a unique flavor."

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"Everyone has adapted to the current training intensity, and we will start to intensify it tomorrow."

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"I really wish we could get together and have a meal like this every day..." someone sighed.

"Yes, maybe we can find other survivors in the future and build a new home together!" another person echoed.

While enjoying the food, everyone chatted happily and shared their experiences and feelings of the day.

Some people talked about the results of today's training, some shared some interesting things, and some discussed their expectations and hopes for the future.

The cafeteria was filled with laughter and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

In this doomsday world, such a warm scene is rare.

However, not all survivors are like the people in Team Hope, who have enough food and water, electricity for lighting and heating, and thick clothes to keep warm.

In this cold world, it becomes extremely difficult for other survivors to survive.

They may live in dilapidated homes or crude shelters without adequate insulation against the cold.

Many people can only rely on clothing, limited fuel and simple heating equipment to stay warm, but these heat-generating resources are also rapidly depleting.

They face food and energy shortages and must find ways to survive.

Some survivors choose to venture out of the city to search for food, but this means facing severe weather, dangerous mutant creatures, and other unknown risks.