Xu Qian rotated her right arm, instantly severing the little zombie's head.
The small head tumbled on the ground like a basketball.
Xiang Jintian closed his eyes, quickly preparing himself mentally.
The two moved with astonishing speed and perfect coordination.
Soon, they had dealt with the zombies on the basketball court.
The weather was still cold, her exposed skin feeling tight, her fingers stiff from holding the knife for so long.
Xu Qian sheathed her Bast knife, about to rub her hands together for warmth.
Suddenly, her hands were snatched by the man and tucked into his warm inner lining.
Xu Qian froze, then looked up at him.
The man’s eyelashes drooped, their long sweep casting faint shadows on his eyelids.
His lips were pale, clearly feeling the biting cold.
Xu Qian’s heart warmed, yet she felt a whirlwind of emotions.
She closed her eyes and withdrew her hands.
Her hands quickly grew cold after leaving his warm skin.
Xu Qian’s eyes darkened slightly, but a faint smile curved her lips as she teased, "Jintian, I'm not that delicate."
Xiang Jintian ruffled her hair and said nothing.
In his eyes, she would always be a little girl.
The elementary school wasn't large, three five-story teaching buildings encircling a flag-raising platform, bordered by a plastic track and basketball court.
If this base was the same size as the fried chicken shop one, this basketball court might have an entrance.
But this area could be surveyed at a glance, with only the basketball hoops and a few surrounding trees.
Where could an entrance be built?
As Xu Qian was contemplating whether to explore the school, the ground suddenly vibrated slightly.
The two quickly ran to crouch behind a withered tree ball nearby.
Looking from afar, the basketball court opened from both sides, and a helicopter flew out from within.
After the helicopter departed, the court slowly closed.
The two exchanged glances, and their figures flashed as they simultaneously leaped inside.
Instantly, centrifugal force and a sense of falling enveloped Xu Qian.
It was very deep inside!
Xiang Jintian, his expression unchanged, swiftly unleashed his ability and swooped towards Xu Qian.
The man grabbed her waist and pulled her into his embrace.
Xu Qian wasn't nervous; she knew Xiang Jintian would catch her.
This was complete trust.
The floor slowly closed, plunging them into darkness.
Neither spoke, waiting for their descent.
Unexpectedly, they flew for nearly ten minutes without reaching the bottom.
Xu Qian gently pinched his lean waist, and they exchanged glances.
Both understood they had stumbled upon a large base this time.
Provinces E and W were not major cities, but they were both significant bases.
It seemed the size of a base wasn't determined by the size of the city, but rather by which cities were more convenient and easier to control.
They flew for another five minutes before faintly seeing light below.
The further down they went, the slower Xiang Jintian controlled his flight.
Xu Qian quickly activated her live map, and soon, small green figures began to appear.
The young woman was momentarily stunned, her dark eyes contracting to their absolute limit.
She had only seen such a scene before the apocalypse, thousands upon thousands of small green figures before her eyes.
It seemed the world below had no zombies, living like normal people.
Xu Qian came back to her senses, her gaze gradually turning cold.
How much wealth, resources, and time would it take to create such a massive underground city?
Compared to this, the Desert Headquarters was like comparing heaven and earth.
It couldn't be compared at all.
Xu Qian’s gaze deepened as she leaned close to the man’s ear and said, "Let's be careful; there are many people below."
Xiang Jintian patted her waist in reassurance.
They slid down along the wall, successfully reaching the underground city.
Upon landing, the temperature difference was significant; it was like spring here, while a biting wind howled above.
They wore padded jackets and were sweating profusely within a short time.
Xu Qian had no time to consider whether she was hot or not. She quickly surveyed their surroundings.
The landing area was a vast tarmac, with countless helicopters and large aircraft parked there.
Looking down from above, they saw a bustling underground city, with tall buildings erected everywhere, exuding extreme prosperity.
The people were like ants, their faces completely indistinguishable.
Suddenly, a sharp, piercing cry rang out.
"Who are you?"