Zombie Apocalypse: Reborn With A Farming Space Chapter 910 910: The New Dawn ( 6 )

Looking at her sister, Du Beiye inquired, "Sister, do you still possess your space?"

Jiao Lizhi made an attempt to use hers but could only shake her head. "What about you?"

"My inventory and warehouse are also gone," Du Beiye confirmed.

With no food left among them, the only recourse was to leave the room and search the kitchen.

Upon seeing them, Shen Jinyue's face lit up with joy. "Sister-in-law, Sister Du, you're finally awake!"

"How is the situation on the front lines?" Du Beiye inquired.

As Du Beiye headed to the kitchen for sustenance, Shen Jinyue briefed them on the current state of affairs.

Jiao Lizhi let out a sigh. "I never imagined Beiye and I would sleep for such a long time."

"Sister-in-law, you have no idea how perilous things became. I heard from the guards that when the red planet appeared, calamities struck across the globe."

"We don't know what caused the massive space portal to vanish so suddenly. However, thanks to that, we managed to survive this catastrophe. Otherwise, our planet might have been reduced to mere dust by now."

Her words cast a somber silence over Jiao Lizhi and Du Beiye. They understood that all their survival was owed to Jiang Ziyi. Had he not made the ultimate sacrifice, this planet would have undoubtedly been transformed into an energy source for the Matkuna planet, much like their own home world.

They ate in silence as Shen Jinyue continued her account. Following the meal, they took showers and changed into fresh clothes.

"Sister-in-law, Sister Du, are you absolutely certain you don't wish to visit the hospital for a check-up?"

"There's no need. We are perfectly fine," Du Beiye replied, shaking her head.

Since they were adamant, Shen Jinyue did not press the matter further. Now that they had awakened, she returned to her own home to assist her parents. The sisters, meanwhile, set off to reunite with their team members.

At that moment, the Phantom Team was taking a much-needed rest after a strenuous battle against a horde of mutant beasts. The sight of the sisters brought a wave of surprise and delight to everyone.

Mo Junjie approached, meticulously examining Du Beiye from head to toe. Assured of her physical well-being, he gently asked, "How are you feeling?"

Du Beiye offered a smile. "I'm feeling great." She then drew him aside, recounting every detail of the events preceding her collapse.

Upon hearing her story, Mo Junjie's lips pressed into a thin line. He gazed at her intently for a prolonged moment before speaking, "Beiye, you mean the world to me. Please, before you undertake any dangerous action, could you at least inform me?"

Noticing his earnest expression, Du Beiye felt a pang of confusion. However, as his trusted friend, she wouldn't be petty and readily agreed, "Okay. I promise to tell you everything from now on."

Mo Junjie clasped her hands tightly. "Thank you for being alive."

Du Beiye found his intensity a bit dramatic and sighed. "Why are you acting as if your own mother just survived a major disaster?"

"Not my mother, but my wife," Mo Junjie corrected in a hushed tone.

Even with her enhanced mutant senses, Du Beiye couldn't quite catch his words and asked, "What did you say?"

He simply shook his head, gently ruffling her hair. "Nothing," he replied with a soft smile.

Meanwhile, Jin Xuyan also received the full account from his fiancée. Their fingers intertwined as they conversed. Unlike Mo Junjie, he offered no admonishment regarding her past decisions, having already viewed the video message she had left for him.

After a brief silence, he declared, "Starting today, everything will be alright. The Matkuna Race has been completely eradicated, and the zombies are showing clear signs of weakening."

"The zombies are actually weakening?" Jiao Lizhi inquired, surprised.

Jin Xuyan nodded in confirmation. "We managed to capture one, and Mo Junjie conducted some tests. He discovered an unknown energy that appears to be gradually consuming the zombie virus."

"If they're getting weaker, doesn't that mean we won't be able to acquire crystal cores anymore?"

A helpless smile touched Jin Xuyan's lips as he heard her question. He lightly flicked her forehead. "Is that all you're concerned about?"

"Of course! It's incredibly important!"

During the recent conflict, she had distributed the crystal cores to the mutants, depleting all the Sthanam crystals she had stored in her space. The only remaining crystal cores were those held in reserve within the warehouses.

"Those are consumables," she mused. After a moment's thought, she proposed, "Brother Yan, before the zombies completely lose their potency, how about we embark on a mission to hunt them down?"

Jin Xuyan considered her proposal for a beat before nodding his assent. "Very well. I shall inform our members. We will set out tomorrow."

"But I no longer have a space," she added, her voice tinged with disappointment.

Seeing her crestfallen expression, Jin Xuyan chuckled and reassured her, "I will find a spatial ring or necklace for you."

The moment she heard this, Jiao Lizhi's eyes sparkled with delight. She embraced him tightly. "Thank you, Brother Yan!"

To maximize their time, they notified their team members and departed early the following morning.

Xun Che could only rub his temples and lament, "They surely know how to maximize their gains." This was his reaction upon receiving the latest report.

Not long after, the base made a significant announcement regarding the zombie virus. Upon hearing this news, mercenary teams immediately set out to hunt down the zombies.

Within a few months, their concerted efforts resulted in the elimination of a substantial number of zombies, zombie animals, and mutant beasts.

Concurrently, news of Xun Che's ardent pursuit of Shang Yuanling became a sensation, rivaling that of celebrity gossip. It was only recently that the beautiful Shang Yuanling finally consented to becoming his girlfriend.

Just as everyone believed the topic of conversation had shifted, the news of Xun Che proposing to his girlfriend shortly after their relationship began reverberated throughout the entire base.

When questioned repeatedly about the haste of his proposal, Xun Che's consistent explanation was his fear of becoming too old to have children if he delayed any longer.

Amidst this excitement, the base rebuilding project progressed as scheduled. With the zombie virus gradually being purified by an enigmatic energy, a hopeful future for humanity began to emerge.

On a bright, sunny day, precisely six months after the alien invasion, Jiao Lizhi was occupied tending to the vegetables she had planted on her balcony.

Her newly acquired wood-type ability proved versatile, serving not only for attack and defense but also possessing healing properties and the capacity to accelerate plant growth.

Now that the zombies had regressed to Level Two and Level One, the Phantom Team found less need to venture out for zombie hunts.

Most of the time, the team members would accept missions from the base, focusing on eliminating mutant beasts or mutant plants. When not engaged in missions, they dedicated their time to their friends and families.

Following the near eradication of the Mo family due to natural disasters and the alien invasion, they integrated into the Lin'an City Base, now recognized as the New Dawn Base.

Mo Junjie and Mo Lingshen remained resolute in their refusal to reconcile with their family, treating them as strangers. Even at this point, Du Beiye continued to reside with them.

It remained uncertain whether she would ultimately pair with Mo Junjie or maintain their close friendship. However, based on information uncovered by Xiao Qi, Mo Junjie clearly indicated an interest in advancing their relationship, while Du Beiye, as usual, remained oblivious.

As for Jiao Lizhi and Jin Xuyan, they were finally able to embrace an early retirement. The provisions she had stockpiled in her warehouse were more than sufficient to sustain them for a lifetime.

To prevent waste, she bartered these supplies with the base for crystal cores. Subsequently, she distributed these crystal cores equally among the members.

Moreover, Jin Xuyan honored his promise by gifting her a spatial bracelet with a capacity of two thousand square meters. She meticulously stored all the crystal cores within her spatial bracelet, establishing herself as the wealthiest woman on the entire base.

She had just concluded harvesting some fresh tomatoes when she detected the approaching footsteps of her fiancé. Carrying the basket, she greeted him with a cheerful smile, "Brother Yan, you've returned early today."

Jin Xuyan embraced her and bestowed a kiss before inquiring, "Ah Zhi, do you have any plans for tomorrow?"

"I have no engagements for tomorrow," she replied with a nod.

"In that case, would you accompany me to visit a particular location?"

"Of course," she readily agreed.

Despite her lack of knowledge regarding his intentions, Jiao Lizhi harbored a suspicion that her fiancé was concealing something from her. Suppressing her curiosity, she spent the remainder of the day with him, engrossed in watching old movies.

The following day, Jin Xuyan roused her early. After gently urging her to refresh herself and don a new dress he had purchased for her, they departed from their home and proceeded towards the central ring area.

Upon their arrival, Jin Xuyan took her hand and guided her into a building.

This structure had originally been a chapel before the apocalypse. Following the cataclysm, it served as a clinic, but after the base's expansion, its original purpose as a chapel was reinstated.

The moment she stepped into the hall, Jiao Lizhi's heart fluttered. Her gaze swept over the benches adorned with flowers and ribbons, as well as the elegantly placed candlesticks.

Suddenly, a realization dawned upon her, and she glanced down at her white dress. Then, her eyes moved to her fiancé, impeccably dressed in a neat suit.

As they took their place on the platform, Jin Xuyan clasped her hands and met her gaze. Noticing the moisture gathering in her eyes, he offered a gentle smile and knelt on one knee.

From his pocket, he produced a small, black velvet box, which he then opened. Nestled inside were a pair of wedding rings, elegantly embellished with blue and black diamonds.

Jiao Lizhi stood momentarily stunned by the understated yet sophisticated rings.

"Ah Zhi, we have been apart for ninety-nine lifetimes. In our final past life, I helplessly watched as you were consumed alive before me, utterly unable to intervene and save you."

"Through those countless lifetimes, I endured centuries of existence like a living dead, tormented by regret over my impotence and fueled by a hatred for a world that had snatched you away. Now, in this lifetime, I am finally able to honor my vow to protect you."

Suppressing the surge of emotions within him with a deep breath, he continued, "Ah Zhi, my apologies for keeping you waiting for such a long period."

His gaze met hers directly as he tremblingly posed the question, "Jiao Lizhi, would you grant me the profound honor of becoming your husband through marriage?"

Jiao Lizhi felt as though she had stepped into a dream, tears escaping her eyes without her even noticing. She nodded, her voice barely a whisper, "Jin Xuyan, I gladly accept your proposal and vow to be your wife."

Upon hearing her words, Jin Xuyan's face lit up with a radiant smile. He carefully presented the ring, slipping it onto her finger, his hands unsteady with emotion.

A soft chuckle escaped Jiao Lizhi at the sight.

Her eyes fixed on the exquisite black diamond, she reached out, helping him to his feet. Then, in a mirroring gesture, she knelt on one knee, placing the ring adorned with a blue diamond onto his ring finger.

"Husband, my deepest gratitude for never abandoning hope in me."

The moment her words faded, she was enveloped in his comforting embrace.

Bathed in the gentle sunlight filtering through the vibrant stained-glass windows, they shared a profound kiss, a silent oath sealing not only their commitment but also their very souls.

Jin Xuyan: In this life and all the ones that follow, I pledge to seek you out and shield you for all of eternity.

Jiao Lizhi: In this life and all the ones that follow, I pledge to remain faithfully by your side, offering unwavering support for the remainder of my existence.