The entire school embarks on a survival journey, starting from a primeval rainforest.

In the shadow of a large tree not far from Building 3, Jiang Fan saw the person who had come.

Just as Ji Ran said, she was a beautiful young woman, whose excellent features could be seen even in dim light.

But she had wrapped her hair in a dusty gray cloth, and wore an ill-fitting, oversized old coat that completely concealed her figure. Her eyes revealed tension and fear as she looked around constantly.

"Who are you?" Jiang Fan stopped and kept his distance.

The woman's eyes lit up when she saw Jiang Fan, but she quickly suppressed her excitement, took two steps forward, and said in a very low voice, "Jiang Fan? I'm Bai Feifei, the school doctor at the school clinic. I'm also... the niece of Wang Youfu from the East District supermarket."

Wang Youfu?

Jiang Fan vaguely remembered the supermarket owner across from the East Campus playground who was quite friendly to students.

He remained calm and asked, "Did you need something?"

Bai Feifei bit her lip, her speech quickening, filled with suppressed grief and indignation: "Jiang Fan, I heard you fought with Wang Chao and his gang from 'Jianghu' today, and you even won... I was truly desperate, which is why I risked coming to you. I want... I want to join your 'Spark' gang."

"Oh?" Jiang Fan did not respond immediately, but simply looked at her quietly, waiting for her to continue.

Seeing that Jiang Fan did not refuse, Bai Feifei seemed to have grasped a lifeline and eagerly said, "On the day I traveled through time, my uncle and his five-year-old daughter were in the supermarket."

That very morning, Wang Chao led a group of people there and, without saying a word, looted everything edible and usable in the supermarket!

My uncle got angry and argued with them, and they...they beat him so badly he vomited blood, broke several ribs, and now he can only lie down and can't move!

Her voice choked with sobs: "That's not all, they...they even attacked my little sister! When they were robbing her, one of the thugs thought she was crying too loudly, so he...he actually pushed her to the ground and deliberately kicked the canned food he had stolen at her...My little sister scraped her knee and was so scared that she still wakes up from nightmares all the time..."

Bai Feifei's eyes were red-rimmed, and her body was trembling slightly, whether from fear or anger, it was hard to tell.

As Jiang Fan listened, his brows gradually furrowed.

The conflict with the "Jianghu" was a power struggle, but inflicting violence on defenseless wounded soldiers and five-year-old children had crossed his bottom line.

A surge of anger quietly rose within him.

Bai Feifei wiped away her tears and continued, "Wang Chao and his men are afraid that my uncle will retaliate after he recovers, so they have been sending their men to keep an eye on us these past few days. Whenever we try to go out to find some food or medicine, they deliberately cause trouble, drive us away, and even steal the few things we find."

Wang Chao even...he even said that unless I agree to be his girlfriend, I shouldn't even think about living a normal life in the East District!

Her face showed humiliation and despair: "We tried to sneak around to find food, but we couldn't escape their eyes at all."

It's been three days. My little sister and I have been surviving on the snacks my uncle hid in the room. I only managed to find a few wild fruits and a handful of wild vegetables... If you hadn't injured Wang Chao and the others today, making them temporarily less vigilant in keeping a close watch on me, I wouldn't have had a chance to sneak out at all..."

Jiang Fan listened in silence.

Bai Feifei's plight is indeed pitiful, and her reasons are logical.

As victims of persecution by the martial arts world, it is perfectly reasonable for them to seek protection from emerging forces hostile to the martial arts world.

His dislike for Cao Bin, Wang Chao, and their gang intensified.

However, reason quickly prevailed over the initial indignation.

His primary goal now is to consolidate "Spark," digest the fruits of victory, and try to reduce the intensity of any subsequent retaliation from "Jianghu," or even divert the blame elsewhere.

At this juncture, taking in Bai Feifei's family, who were clearly under the special "attention" of the martial arts world, was tantamount to deliberately inviting trouble and placing them directly under the retaliatory fire of the martial arts world, which went against his original intention of "shifting the focus of fire".

More importantly, he couldn't verify the truth of what Bai Feifei said.

Could this be a trap set by Cao Bin?

Using a self-inflicted injury and a tragic story to gain sympathy, they planted a nail inside "Spark"?

If this were true, the harm would be fatal.

In the end times, compassion is acceptable, but it must be guided by sufficient reason.

In a flash, Jiang Fan made a decision.

His face showed a solemn and sympathetic expression, and his tone was gentle but cautious: "Dr. Bai, I sympathize with your situation. What Wang Chao and his gang did is truly despicable."

A spark of hope ignited in Bai Feifei's eyes.

But Jiang Fan changed the subject: "However, the matter of seeking refuge is of great importance. Xinghuo is newly established, and we have just formed a bond with the martial arts world today. We still need time to consolidate our position."

Taking you in hastily might immediately provoke even fiercer targeting from the martial arts world, which could be bad for both you and Spark.

Seeing Bai Feifei's face darken, he added, "Besides, as far as I know, Dawn has considerable influence in the Eastern District. Tang Qingyu is a decent person; why don't you try seeking her help?"

Bai Feifei hurriedly shook her head and whispered, "I'm not familiar with Tang Qingyu, and... I don't know the specific relationship between Dawn and Jianghu either."

I was afraid that if I went to them rashly, they might not be willing to directly clash with the underworld for the sake of ordinary people like us, or the news might leak out, which would alert them and make Wang Chao and his gang even more ruthless towards us.

Today... I heard that your Xinghuo and Jianghu clashed head-on and even gained the upper hand. I think you might... might not be afraid of 'Jianghu,' which is why you dared to take the risk."

Her words were logically clear, and her concerns were reasonable, which further corroborated the credibility of her situation.

Seeing that Jiang Fan was still hesitating, Bai Feifei seemed to have made up her mind. She took half a step forward, lowered her voice, and said with a hint of desperation, "Jiang Fan, I know my request is presumptuous. But... I'm not completely useless. I'm the school doctor, and I understand basic medical care and pharmacology. As soon as I transmigrated, I collected and stockpiled a batch of medicines and simple medical equipment, which I've hidden in a safe place."

Also... my uncle had a small batch of goods that he couldn't fit in his garage when he was buying new stock.

Wang Chao and his group only knew about the things in the supermarket that were visible; they didn't know about the garage.

If we can get there safely and get those things, it will definitely be helpful to your "Spark"! It's just that Wang Chao's men are watching us closely, and we can't get close at all..."

Her words were filled with urgency, an attempt to increase her leverage in seeking allegiance.

Jiang Fan's heart stirred.

Medicines and goods in the garage—this is indeed a very attractive offer, especially medicines, which are considered a strategic resource in the current environment.

This further enhances the authenticity of Bai Feifei's story.

If it's a self-inflicted injury ploy, the cost of the "bait" seems too high.

However, risks still exist.

Jiang Fan finally spoke slowly, his tone sincere: "Dr. Bai, I understand your situation, and the help you provided was very valuable."

However, I cannot make a decision on this matter immediately; I need to discuss it with my comrades in 'Spark' and weigh the pros and cons. After all, this concerns the safety of the entire group.

He paused, then gave a deadline: "How about this, tomorrow, by this time tomorrow, whatever the outcome, I'll give you a definite answer. How about it?"

A clear look of disappointment flashed in Bai Feifei's eyes, but she also understood that Jiang Fan's concerns were reasonable.

Being able to avoid being rejected on the spot is already a glimmer of hope.

She nodded, her voice a little hoarse: "Okay... I understand. Thank you for listening to me, Jiang Fan."

Just as she turned to leave, Jiang Fan called out to her, "Wait."

He turned around and whispered a few instructions to Ji Ran, who was not far away.

Soon, Ji Ran brought over a small package wrapped in clean leaves, containing several pieces of roasted crocodile jerky and two wild fruits.

Jiang Fan handed the items to Bai Feifei: "Take these first, for your uncle and little sister to tide them over. Be careful, don't let anyone find out."

Bai Feifei was stunned. She looked at the heavy food in her hand, then looked up at Jiang Fan's calm face, her eyes reddening again.

This time, it wasn't just hope amidst despair, but also genuine gratitude.

She bowed deeply, her voice choked with emotion, "Thank you... thank you! Jiang Fan, no matter what the outcome is tomorrow, I will remember this kindness."

After saying that, she carefully tucked the food into her bosom and hurriedly left.

Watching her departing figure, Jiang Fan exchanged a few more words with the tabby cat at his feet, instructing it to be more meticulous and careful this time, before returning to the crowd.