It's broken! I was targeted by the villain after the apocalypse

Liu Jinan lay in Duan Haiping's arms, with his head resting on his forearm.

The palm of her hand gently stroked the man's cheek.

"Why aren't you sleeping?" Duan Haiping opened his eyes and grabbed the boy's hand. "Don't think too much. I said I will never blame you."

Liu Jinan's eyes were filled with smiles: "Do you know what I'm thinking?"

"Aren't you thinking about what happened just now?"

Liu Jinan shook his head: "I'm thinking about you."

His voice was hoarse and low, carrying some kind of obscure magic: "I was thinking that if we didn't have to travel tomorrow, and if there were no outsiders around, maybe we could hug each other freely in this starless night."

Duan Haiping's eyes deepened, and the love that could not be described in words was intertwined with desire and mixed with the other's hot and heavy breathing.

"I'm also looking forward to that day." Duan Haiping held Liu Jinan's waist tightly, preventing him from seeing the burning in his eyes. "Go to sleep. You have to get up early tomorrow."

Liu Jinan hummed and closed his eyes in Duan Haiping's arms.

However, Duan Haiping suffered from insomnia.

Liu Jinan's words kept repeating in his mind. The words "hug me as much as you want" seemed to have taken root in his heart, making him feel numb and itchy and unable to fall asleep for a long time.

As the summoning deadline was approaching, Duan Haiping could only sigh helplessly: "You just want to provoke me, what a bad guy."

Liu Jinan scratched his cheek in his sleep, turned over and continued to sleep soundly.

……

The next day.

Liu Jinan was awakened by a loud noise.

He walked out of the tent and found that there were many more people in the team, many of whom were unfamiliar faces. They should have just arrived here today.

Seeing that Liu Jinan had woken up, everyone looked at him in unison and closed their mouths at the same time.

The sudden silence made the atmosphere awkward.

Fortunately, Yang Yan spoke up to help: "Brother Gu, let me introduce them. They are also members of the Bifang tribe and are members of the guard team."

The captain of the guard gave the order: "Salute!"

All the members of the escort team, including Yang Yan and others, put their hands on their shoulders.

Baihu leaned close to Liu Jinan's ear and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "This is the etiquette of the Bifang tribe. Generally, only tribes with a heritage have their own etiquette. In addition to sacrifices and other celebrations, they will only salute the most distinguished guests."

Liu Jinan immediately returned the greeting, but his courtesy was just a simple fist bump.

Although simple, it is elegant.

This made everyone in the escort team realize that this person might have an extraordinary background.

"My name is Yang Bo, and I'm the captain of the Bifang tribe's guard team." Yang Bo said seriously, "This time the caravan was attacked by the Huodou tribe. If it weren't for Mr. Gu's help, I'm afraid Yang Yan and his men would have been wiped out."

"You are the benefactor of the caravan and even more so the benefactor of the Bifang tribe. We should thank you."

Liu Jinan said quickly: "When I see injustice, I draw my sword to help. Moreover, I have a close personal relationship with Brother Yang, so there is no reason for me to stand by and watch."

Yang Yan's lips curled up when he heard that. He liked listening to Brother Gu talk. It was pleasant and he loved to listen.

Yang Bo nodded slightly: "In order to prevent the Huodou tribe from making a comeback, our guard team will be responsible for your safety on the rest of the journey."

Yang Li and Yang Jiu looked at each other, both feeling helpless.

Lord Yang Bo probably doesn't believe what they say.

Yes, no one would believe that Brother Gu, who looks less than 20 years old, has the ability to kill Dou Di and others in seconds.

If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they wouldn't have believed it.

Yang Yan gave them a look that urged them to stay calm. Even though Brother Xiao Gu was there, the guards could basically play no role.

But since the patriarch sent a guard team to ensure their safety, it means that the patriarch also attaches great importance to the visit of Brother Xiao Gu, and there is no need for them to disrupt this friendly exchange.

Yang Bo and his teammates were very dedicated and responsible. They did not even sit in the carriage, but took turns maintaining the Bifang form, ready to fight at any time.

Liu Jinan sat in the car and suggested to Yang Yan: "Why don't you let the brothers get in the car and take a rest? It's very exhausting to keep going like this, right?"

Yang Yan shrugged. "We can't help it. Our escort captain is so responsible. He will maintain the Bifang form and escort us to the Bifang tribe."

"Is this okay?" Liu Jinan was really afraid that a member of the escort team would die suddenly, which would slow down the progress.

"Don't worry," Yang Yan comforted, "There's nothing to be ashamed of. Our Bifang tribe has inherited the Bifang's legacy. Maintaining the Bifang form is as easy as eating and drinking. It won't take too much energy. What's more, Yang Bo is a rare genius in a century. He is also the candidate for the next tribe leader. His strength is top-notch."

Having said that, Yang Yan looked at Liu Jinan hesitantly.

He added: "Of course, there is still a certain gap compared to you, Brother Gu."

Liu Jinan had noticed this when he first met Yang Bo. The information fed back by his spiritual sense told him that Yang Bo's strength was roughly equivalent to that of a fourth-level psychic.

Such strength is already considered outstanding among the human race.

But compared with some ferocious beasts, it is still not good enough.

"Brother Gu, Yang Bo has no other intentions. He is just worried about your safety. I hope you don't blame him for acting on his own." Yang Yan said anxiously.

Liu Jinan smiled and shook his head: "It doesn't matter. He is willing to sacrifice his time to escort us. I am very grateful."

Yang Yan breathed a sigh of relief: "I'm glad you don't blame him."

He was really afraid that if he angered the Xiao Gu brothers, they would never be able to return to the Bifang tribe safely.

Fortunately, Brother Gu is generous, not petty, and easy to get along with.

Soon, the carriage passed the Ever-Burning Trail and arrived at the plain area.

Liu Jinan opened the car window and looked out. Although it was called a plain, it was actually scorched earth left behind by lava.

As if seeing Liu Jinan's confusion, Yang Yan explained at the right time: "There are many volcanoes in the Fire Cloud Zone. For some reason, the volcanoes have been very active in the past hundred years. The eruptions have caused magma to flow across the land, burning large tracts of farmland into what it is today."

"The farmland destroyed by the lava has not been restored to its original state after many years. That is why the chief sent us to establish the Bifang Market, obtain supplies, and then send them to the Bifang tribe to trade with other tribes."

Liu Jinan suddenly realized that the Bifang tribe did not establish the Bifang Market just for collecting supplies.

They also use middlemen to make a profit from the price difference.

However, it was precisely because of the efforts of the Bifang tribe that the tribes in the Fire Cloud Zone had the opportunity to survive.

Otherwise, you will just be looking at the scorched earth, and not only will there be no food, even weeds won’t be able to grow!

After that, the scenery along the way was pretty much the same, either scorched earth or flowing magma.

Such soil has no fertility at all and cannot grow any vegetation.

Of course, Liu Jinan was just thinking about it and had no intention of changing the current situation.

Are you kidding? This land has been barren for a hundred years. How can it be improved so easily?

He doesn't cause trouble for himself.

The scorched earth and magma did not stop the crowd from moving forward. The Fire Kirin was not afraid of magma at all, and the material of the carriage was also able to completely withstand the presence of magma.

Perhaps it was because Dou Di never returned that frightened the other members of the Huo Dou tribe, or perhaps it was the arrival of the guard team that made other people with ulterior motives dare not act rashly.

The journey was smooth and there was no danger at all.

Not even a single strange beast appeared.

After two days of travel, the caravan finally arrived at the Bifang tribe.

The Bifang tribe as a whole looks like a stone castle, without a single piece of wood to be seen.

But this is understandable, as wood is flammable and difficult to survive in a fire cloud zone.

Of course, these stones are not ordinary stones, but a kind of fire-refined stone that is abundant in the Fire Cloud Zone.

"This kind of stone can be stretched like metal under extremely high temperatures, and can quickly become plastic again after being removed from the high temperature, making it very suitable as a building stone." Yang Yan explained, "Basically all the buildings in the Fire Cloud Zone are built with Fire Refined Stone."

A dark light flashed across Liu Jinan's eyes. According to Yang Yan, this kind of fire-refined stone will only melt under extremely high temperatures. Under other circumstances, it is very hard and has good wear resistance.

Perhaps it can be made into defensive equipment such as armor. As long as it does not encounter fire like that of Bifang, which is close to six or seven thousand degrees, the defensive performance will not be compromised.

He planned to collect some of these stones - according to Yangyan, these fire-refined stones were everywhere in the craters.

"Brother Gu, I'll let Yang Li and Yang Jiu stay here with you. I'll go and report to the clan leader first." Yang Yan said apologetically.

Liu Jinan nodded in understanding: "Go ahead, I'll wait for your news."

He was not stupid, so he naturally understood that Yang Yan's so-called report was actually a request to the chieftain whether to let him enter the tribe and the cooperation between the two sides.

Who would have thought that the chief of the Bifang tribe would fly over magnificently, waving his Bifang wings: "No need to inform, I'm already here."

Yang Yan looked in the direction of the voice and was stunned: "Master Patriarch?"

How come you came here in person, followed by the shaman and seven elders of their tribe?

The clan leader glanced at him, nodded, and ignored him, then flew to Liu Jinan with everyone.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please forgive us for not coming to greet you in person." The patriarch put his hands on his shoulders and bowed his head deeply.

The witch doctor and other elders behind him also saluted solemnly.

Liu Jinan looked at Yang Yan in confusion: "Brother Yang?"

Yang Yan was also stunned. Don’t call him, he is also confused!

The witch flattered, "Lord God Slayer, this is not the place to talk. Please move to the meeting room. Bifang is still waiting to see you."

Liu Jinan was escorted into the Bifang tribe.

Yang Yan and the others were left staring at each other.

Yang Li scratched his head. "Hiss, the last time the clan leader, witch doctor, and seven elders gathered together was the clan leader's succession ceremony, right?"

Yang Jiu nodded: "The tribe leader and the witch are quite common, but the seven elders are the oldest in the Bifang tribe. They usually don't attend the gatherings at all."

Yang Yan looked at the captain of the guard team, Yang Bo: "Yang Bo, do you know something?"

Yang Bo shook his head: "I only know that the clan leader told us to protect you, and we know nothing else."

Yang Yan sighed helplessly: "Forget it, let's stop guessing, let's go back to the tribe and deliver the supplies to the warehouse."

As for Brother Xiao Gu’s affairs, it is no longer his concern.

With the clan leader, the witch doctor and the elders present, how could he have the right to make reckless speculations?

At this moment, Liu Jinan was brought to the meeting hall by the patriarch of the Bifang tribe, and finally saw the auspicious beast Bifang.

When Bifang saw the white tiger transformed into a white cat, he recognized it at first sight, and the whole bird was in a state of panic.

Birds and cats are natural enemies, or rather, cats have always been the natural enemies of birds.

What's more, the white tiger is the king of cats and one of the four sacred beasts.

So when Bifang saw the white tiger for the first time, he got furious.

He was so frightened that he flew to the corner of the roof and huddled into a ball.

Seeing that his identity was discovered and that it had caused such a great psychological trauma to the other party, Baihu didn't know how proud he was.

Without Liu Jinan's permission, he changed back to his original form, climbed majestically onto the square table in the conference room, and bared his fangs at Bifang.

This sudden change scared everyone present except Liu Jinan so much that they almost had a cardiac arrest!

My goodness, that’s a white tiger, please don’t eat their auspicious beast Bifang!

Liu Jinan frowned in dissatisfaction: "White Tiger, change back!"

The white tiger strode with its head held high, looking very majestic: "Human, don't take my tolerance of you as a license to point fingers at others!"

Liu Jinan raised his eyebrows: "Hmm?"

It was just a rising tone, but it contained infinite danger.

When the white tiger thought of himself being beaten, he shuddered and had to transform into a white cat again.

Damn humans, how dare you threaten the divine beast?

Can't He just talk it out? Doesn't He have any dignity?

At this moment, Liu Jinan grabbed the white cat by the scruff of its neck and pulled it into his arms.

"Isn't it good to be alive, or do you want to die?" Liu Jinan sneered, "I can also help you."

"Meow!" He doesn't care about his face anymore. Liu Jinan is so scary!

Seeing that the white tiger had turned back into a white cat and had no intention of attacking him, Bi Fang carefully flew to Liu Jinan.

"My name is Bifang, Liu Jinan, I need your help." Bifang spoke in human language.

Liu Jinan looked at the other party in surprise. Bifang actually knew his name?

As if sensing Liu Jinan's doubts, Bifang explained, "I used to be Lord Suzaku's confidant. Because I am good at using fire for divination, Lord Suzaku has always regarded me as a military advisor."

"One day, I suddenly woke up from a nightmare and made a fortune on a whim, but I found that the fire was turbid and almost extinguished."

"I realized that a great disaster might befall me, and I immediately reported the matter to Lord Suzaku. Lord Suzaku asked me to wait for Lord God Slayer here, and at the same time sealed me and sent me here."

The whole story is absurd and bizarre, but precisely because of this, it seems particularly real.

Liu Jinan was not surprised by the fact that the auspicious beast could tell fortunes. He just didn't understand: "Why did Zhuque ask you to wait for me here?"