My whole family time-traveled! I became a god during my exile in a famine.

Chapter 358 Working together
Xin Nian grinned, took her father's arm, and said affectionately, "Don't worry, Dad, I'm just telling them the worst possible outcome."

“If something happens to me, they may never be able to leave the painting scroll for the rest of their lives.”

"They can only live their entire lives in a virtual space. But there will be enough food to support them for hundreds of years."

Old Xin nodded solemnly, "Alright! We'll stay outside and fight alongside my daughter."

"Of course." Xin Nian chuckled nonchalantly. "Our team can't be split up, because if we need to escape, we have to be all together."

"Have everyone who wants to stay sign the consent form." Xin Nian narrowed her eyes.

She felt sorry for working people, but she didn't want to be scolded after doing a good deed; everything was done voluntarily.

It's best to make your own choices in everything to avoid future complaints when things go wrong.

Before noon the next day, everyone had signed the voluntary application and it was handed to Xin Nian.

Looking at the thick stack of voluntary application forms, Xin Nian casually flipped through them with a hint of curiosity. "They've all signed? Nobody's gossiping?"

Chang Mianmian grinned, "Sis, you've really wronged them this time. Not a single one of these weaklings has said a word."

"Everyone agreed, and all they could say was 'yes, yes, yes,' and they would do whatever they were told and sign whatever they were told."

"Look, those who can write have signed their names, and those who can't write have put their fingerprints on them." Chang Mianmian took out one of the sheets, a picture full of fingerprints, and showed it to Xin Nian.

"You know what, Aunt Wang, who has been wandering with us all this way, is a really sensible person. The first thing she did was put her handprint on the document, saying that wherever the girl goes, she will go, and whatever the girl arranges for her, she will do."

"Aunt Wang said that if even a young woman can't handle something in this world, then they're definitely doomed. Being able to survive and enjoy their old age in the virtual world is a sure win."

"If I leave the base, without my sister's protection, I'll definitely die sooner than ever before."

“You know how loud that old lady’s voice is. When she yelled, everyone inside and outside the base could hear it.” Chang Mianmian laughed as she said this. “Then everyone nodded and signed and put their fingerprints on the document without hesitation. No one said a word or complained.”

Xin Nian smiled and said, "Okay."

Since these weaklings are sensible, then let her lead them to success.

Chang Mianmian dragged over a stool, poured herself a glass of water, took a sip, and continued, "I had the squad leaders tell them. After that, they were sealed in a parallel scroll, where the flow of time is different from the outside world. It's very likely that one day outside is equivalent to about ten days inside."

"But their actual lifespan won't be affected, so they all understand now. And many of them are incredibly excited and happy, saying things like... they've gained a lot more time for no reason."

At this point, Chang Mianmian chuckled, "I think these people are alright. They know what's good for them; no one's gossiping. If anyone slanders you, I'll kick them out of the base immediately and let them fend for themselves."

Xin Nian nodded repeatedly in agreement.

That's right. Why should we be questioned when we do good deeds to save their lives?

Their team does good deeds, so it must be announced to the world. Everyone should be grateful and admire them!

The two raised their hands and gave each other a high five.

"I thought they'd be dragging their feet and hesitating for a day or two. I underestimated their efficiency!" In just half a day, it was approved by everyone.

Not bad, not bad. She didn't take on these underlings for nothing; they're all very efficient.

"By the way, sister, Xiao Chi Lingluo and the others don't want to go into the folded scroll. They said they want to stand with us through thick and thin."

Xin Nian took out a plate of peanuts, popped one into her mouth, and waved her hand dismissively, "I didn't plan to let them in anyway. They would definitely have to risk their lives with us." All twelve core ability users are indispensable.

If we fight, we fight together; if we're escaping, we take them with us...

Anyway, it has to be neat and tidy.

"Leave all the superhuman puppets outside. If all else fails, let them self-destruct to deplete the Destroyer's power."

Of course, it would be best to preserve them. Although none of them are high-level ability users, every one lost is one less.

If possible, Xin Nian would still be reluctant to let the superhuman puppet sacrifice itself in vain.

"Okay." Chang Mianmian nodded. "I'll go tell them to get ready. Sis, when are you planning to start using your cheat code?"

"Hmm... the day after tomorrow, I'll prepare more tomorrow. I'll teach my cousin how to hide and shield the grain depot, as well as how to use it," Xin Nian decided.

Even if she were to die tragically, her cousin Xie Rui, who controlled the granary and over four hundred puppet soldiers, could still lead her grandmother's family to live a good life in the painting.

Of course, this is the worst possible scenario.

Xin Nian felt that, according to Mianmian's protagonist halo, they couldn't possibly be this unlucky!

"Sister, you're amazing!" Before skipping away, Chang Mianmian hugged Xin Nian tightly and ran out happily.

In Mianmian's mind, her sister could never fail at anything; this was Mianmian's mysterious self-confidence.

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The next day, Xin Nian gathered all the earth-type puppets and spent half a day building a mobile, five-story sturdy bunker.

Then he had Shang Zhuo add a layer of gold-based protective shield to the outside of the small bunker.

Satisfied, she paced back and forth, glancing around the bunker a few times. With a wave of her hand, she declared, "From now on, we'll set up camp here and wait for our prey to come to us."

"No one with superpowers, including superpowered puppets, is allowed to enter the painting." This is to ensure that if she is ruined, her cousin can continue to control the situation within the painting, ensuring that those weaklings like Lu Jingxian, Si Nanli, and Cheng Xu can live out their remaining years in peace.

If a healing-type ability user like Li Guangyuan is left inside, there's no guarantee that things won't change if she doesn't reappear.

Therefore, no one with superpowers should be left in the painting.

In addition to the twelve core superhumans, there are Yang Dagang and his son Sun Shan, as well as Li Guangyuan, and thirty-three superhuman puppets.

Even with everyone included, the total number of people didn't exceed fifty.

Xin Nian looked at her current underlings with worry and sighed, "Let me tell you something. Invasive alien species could attack at any time. When I'm in a weakened state, do whatever Little Fatty says. All of you go into the bunker and hide for a few days until I come out."

"Now, all our forces combined, as you can see! Right before your eyes. Including Little Bean Bun, Weakling Heavenly Dao, there are fifty of us in total."

"You've been practicing together on the training field recently, so you should be familiar with each other's skills by now. From now on, we'll be bound together by life and death, so don't make any mistakes that could implicate your teammates."

Everyone responded in unison.

“People have been coming here for refuge every day lately.” Xin Nianchou was so worried he wanted to tear his hair out. “I’ll probably be in a coma for a few days during my weakened state. Don’t panic, it should be fine. If there are still refugees coming, let Xiao Pang make all the decisions during that time.”

"father!"

Old Xin nodded repeatedly.