ultimate cannon fodder

In the afternoon, the sun is in the west. The sunlight is not strong. Although the towering buildings are tilted here and there, they are like a dense forest. The sunlight can only be cast through the gaps between the buildings. It seems to be torn into several fragmented light strips.

On the wide street, huge billboards stand on the roadside. The image of the blonde beauty on the huge advertising canvas has lost its previous glamor. The color has lost its authenticity due to the wind and sun, and is covered with dust. The empty streets There was an aura of decay. It seemed that the entire city was slowly decaying. Although the Wolf Stars were repelled, the city also turned into ruins and a dead zone. There was no vitality. Not even a moving person could be seen. It’s hard for people to imagine that more than a month ago this place was a place full of flowers and people.

Suddenly, the roaring roar of the engine came from the quiet ruins. It sounded like the car must be traveling very fast to make such a big noise.

Phew... click.

An armed off-road vehicle suddenly sped out from the west intersection, bringing up a burst of smoke and dust. Then it quickly passed through the place and quickly disappeared behind a dilapidated high-rise building.

In the car, Ma Jianyao looked at the scenery outside the window. He felt extremely heavy. The Alliance of Freemen paid a heavy price to regain some of the lost territory captured by the Wolf Stars. However, every place has become a ruin after being baptized by countless wars. Looking up, Go. The sense of devastation of a catastrophe shocked his heart. More than once, he saw the scenes of surviving people searching for usable supplies in the ruins. The desolate and desperate look made him very sad and sad. He was used to fighting in the realm. Human beings, who are greedy for plunder, have also fallen to this point a long time ago.

"Don't worry too much. Qiu Hongxin is there at Stronghold No. 1. Nothing will happen." Jiang Qiuyi, who was beside her, saw Ma Jianyao's frowning and worried look. She thought he was worried about what happened at Stronghold No. 1, so she comforted her. road.

Mentioning Qiu Hongxin, Ma Jianyao's heart moved and he couldn't help but ask: "What do you think of Lao Qiu?"

"He." Jiang Qiuyi thought for a while and said, "He is quite stable. He is also very capable. He is well balanced in all aspects. But there are some things that are hard to see through. Why, you doubt him."

"It's not even suspicious." Ma Jianyao didn't seem to know what to say. He slowed down his speech and said while thinking about it: "Catherine also checked him and found no problems. But as you said, I I can’t see through him.”

This is where he gets entangled and conflicted. On the one hand, Qiu Hongxin's mature and steady character, meticulous mind and extraordinary abilities make Ma Jianyao feel at ease to leave things to him. And he has never let Ma Jianyao down. He handles it every day. There are a lot of affairs but almost no mistakes. The No. 1 stronghold is now basically decided by him. He is a person that Ma Jianyao relies on very much. But at the same time, Ma Jianyao lacks a sense of control over Qiu Hongxin. He is a person with a strong desire to control. People don't like things to be out of their control, let alone such an important person to him.

Ma Jianyao thought about using the "Soul Control Technique" on Qiu Hongxin more than once. However, after several psychological struggles, he finally gave up the idea. The higher the combat power, the stronger the mental power. Qiu Hongxin's combat power has already He has reached B level. Even B+ level. The probability of success for him in the "Soul Control Technique" is not high. And once the spell fails, the price Ma Jianyao pays is not only 800 points of essence. He is also an extremely excellent person. Talent. The Free Alliance is already short of talent. What’s more, it’s talent like Qiu Hongxin who not only has high combat power, but also has management and organizational skills. It’s hard to find even a lantern.

"That doesn't matter. Who hasn't ordered a story that they don't want others to know?" Jiang Qiuyi said with a smile. She seemed to think that Ma Jianyao was a little unfounded. She is engaged in scientific research and spends more time dealing with experimental subjects than with people. More. It is difficult to understand the intricacies of human psychology.

"Haha. So you are also a person with stories." Ma Jianyao said with a smile, but suddenly felt much more relaxed in his heart.

He was originally a person who was afraid of trouble. But since he became the leader of the Freemen's Alliance, a heavy burden has fallen heavily on his shoulders. Especially after accepting many refugees, he was almost overwhelmed. He couldn't breathe. He was worried every day. He didn't dare to slack off for a moment. Sometimes he wanted to put it all aside and go to an uninhabited place with his beloved woman to live a plain, warm and happy life.

However, this kind of idea always just appeared, and he strangled it in the cradle. The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. Pu Fei and others trusted him and helped him to establish the Freemen's Alliance without hesitation, risking his own wealth and life. They were all handed over to him. How could he leave them alone? Ma Jianyao knew very well that once the Freemen Alliance lost the protection of the A-level Dragon Whisperer, it would immediately become the object of covetation by other organizations. And the Nachuan Organization would not We will let these traitors go.

This is a responsibility he must bear.

The car is very fast. And because it has been modified, it is very smooth. Even if there are some bumps and uneven places on the road, it will not make people feel too bumpy. The fuel supply was originally Ma Jianyao's biggest headache. But the discovery of energy crystals made this The problem is no longer a problem. What Ma Jianyao needs now is to gather trustworthy engineering personnel to modify existing firearms, equipment, vehicles and all objects that require energy supply. This will allow energy crystals to gradually replace traditional energy sources.

Of course, this is a vast project that cannot be completed in a day or two. Due to the current situation, the main use of energy crystals is to strengthen weapons.

At present, Ma Jianyao has not only installed some weapons similar to high-energy guns in various important strongholds and fortresses. He has also established a force that is completely loyal to him and equipped with high-energy guns. Because of the difficulty of modifying firearms and the lack of loyalty, Problem. There are not many people in this army. There are only more than a hundred people in total. Most of them follow Ma Jianyao in the boundary. Once they are injured or trapped, they will send their energy to them as soon as possible. Crystal detonation. Ensure this firearm does not fall into the hands of others.

Of course, Ma Jianyao does not expect to be able to keep this secret forever. But he needs time. If he can keep it secret for one more day, the strength of the alliance will be stronger. When energy crystal firearms and weapons are completely popular in the future, he will no longer have to worry about other organizations. The power of the forces was threatening. The power of several high-energy cannons was difficult even for a domainr like him to contend with, let alone other dragon whisperers. As long as there was enough firepower, it was not impossible to kill the domainers.

The distance between the two strongholds is only more than 160 kilometers. Ma Jianyao also sent people to clean up the connecting road. The road is smooth. If the car runs at full speed, it can take up to two hours. This is because of other people. If Ma Jianyao can arrive there in half an hour if he travels alone. His speed is much faster than a car.

The closer we get to Stronghold 1, the more signs of human activity there are. Busy people can be seen from time to time along the way. Some are repairing dilapidated houses, some are cultivating land in the ruins, and some are mending clothes in front of simple doors. .There are also some young people in military training...except for some children who are not familiar with the world and playing carelessly, there are almost no idle people.

And because of the large number of people, the speed of the vehicle was also affected and gradually slowed down.

When they see a speeding car, people's eyes are involuntarily attracted to it. In the past, this kind of off-road vehicle was very ordinary. Even if it was armed, only ordinary people would use it. It was inconspicuous at all. People with a little money. They all drive wing cars. But nowadays, most of the cars have been destroyed in the war. Even if they get the few cars, most people can't afford the high energy consumption. Therefore, except for a very small number of people who can drive, The only refugees are the truly powerful ones.

And these powerful people often control their destiny.

Only some children who were not very sensible ran after the car.

After capturing the large-scale food processing factory, the Alliance has a relatively stable source of food supply. However, there is a lot of food. The food supply is still tight. The food obtained by many families must first supply the main labor force of the family. Most children can only eat one Half full, they followed the car. If they were lucky, the people inside would throw them some food. This was a rare harvest for them. They were even happier than a festival.

It's a pity that Ma Jianyao has not experienced this. Jiang Qiuyi came from the boundary and did not understand the situation here. So the car sped off, leaving only bursts of smoke. These children who were full of interest were greatly disappointed. They gradually He stopped and angrily spat at the car as it drove away, venting his dissatisfaction.

Walking further inside, the number of cars gradually increased. From time to time, vehicles gathered from other roads. Due to the early repairs and the absence of war, most of the buildings inside have been repaired and the roads have been renovated. It looks like there are It looks pretty. It makes people feel like they have returned to the time before the invasion of the Wolf Stars.

The traffic was getting slower and slower. It even stopped.

"What's going on?" Jiang Qiuyi originally buried her head on Ma Jianyao's chest and closed her eyes to rest. Because they were busy with their own affairs. She and Ma Jianyao didn't spend much time together, so she cherished every minute and every second. Che Yi She felt it immediately. She sat up and asked in surprise.

"It's okay. The soldiers are conducting normal inspections." Ma Jianyao smiled and said, "You can continue to lie down for a while."

"Yeah." Jiang Qiuyi continued to lie on Ma Jianyao like a lazy cat. Then she adjusted her position to make herself more comfortable. Then she closed her eyes and remained motionless.