It is precisely because of this speculation that most people have focused their research on zombie crystal cores. The reason is obvious: zombies won't die as long as they don't lose their zombie crystal cores. If it truly is a consciousness parasite, then the most essential thing it parasitizes is undoubtedly the crystal core.

As for the research results... if there were any real research results, would we still be in this situation where zombies are rampant?

Ningbao knew nothing about any of this, and she didn't understand scientific research. Let alone scientific research, she couldn't even solve the math problems Mumu gave her. Her older sister said that adults should worry about their own affairs; children should grow up properly so they can be more helpful.

So Ningbao was jumping around happily, without any worries at all.

Although she didn't spend much time in Modes's lab, the round trip took quite a while. Mumu's chicken soup should be almost ready; she can pick out a couple of pieces of meat to "test the saltiness."

Ning Bao thought to herself happily.

Sure enough, even from some distance, Ningbao could already smell the wonderful aroma wafting out. The only problem was, why were there so many people?

Ningbao tried her best to push aside everyone's long legs and squeeze in. What's going on? Why is everyone gathered here? Ningbao clearly remembers that there aren't many neighbors around.

Zhao Qinyi was also very confused, especially after she saw many familiar faces.

What's going on? Have zombies broken through the encirclement and gotten in?

However, as they got closer, the enticing aroma became more and more tempting. Even Ning Bao, who ate Mu Mu's cooking every day, couldn't resist it, let alone Zhao Qinyi and her group who were used to technology and hard work.

This is no joke; food in the apocalypse is truly incredibly advanced and survivable. Zombie meat processed with special abilities to become edible—isn't that ruthless?

Meanwhile, Mumu, who was surrounded in the very center, was also a little confused. She had just been cooking chicken soup, so why did it look like a zombie horde had broken out? And now, these people looked more like zombies than zombies, all of them starving for food.

Leaving aside those who have hands and feet, what's going on with these people who were injured in the previous zombie horde, missing limbs, carrying their own food bowls and a bag of wood-type crystal cores to come to her in exchange for food?

It perfectly demonstrates the indomitable spirit of people in the end times despite their physical disabilities.

My head may be severed, my blood may flow, but I cannot resist delicious food.

"There's not enough meat, and not enough soup either."

Mumu glanced at her tiny pot, barely two meters tall, and then at the throng of people. She really had already cooked all the chickens she'd brought; after all, they weren't just eating and drinking for free, they'd traded wood-elemental crystal cores for them, so the cores were useful to them too.

Moreover, the other party's attitude was quite good, and considering that she and Ningbao might be staying at this base for a considerable period of time in the future, Mumu initially wanted to try her best to accommodate them.

In terms of deterrence, Ning Bao's fighting prowess is already sufficient, so maintaining a good relationship with her won't do them any harm. If anyone dares to take advantage, they can simply be beaten up. In the apocalypse, beating people up is perfectly normal. If you can't beat them but still dare to provoke them, then you deserve it.

But there were just too many people!

This situation is almost as dire as when she fought the zombie horde before; she really doesn't have enough food.

Ningbao finally managed to squeeze in, excitedly wanting to eat a couple of pieces of chicken to "try the taste," but when she saw the pot, she was dumbfounded.

There was nothing left in the pot, but a very fragrant aroma still lingered in the air.

"Where's Ningbao's chicken? Where's Ningbao's chicken noodle soup?"

The child tugged at Mumu's sleeve, asking with a pitiful expression.

Mumu patted Ningbao's little head reassuringly:

"I saved it for you."

She said these words directly into Ning Bao's mind through the Beast Taming Contract.

There's no way around it, these people are just too crazy. Theoretically speaking, the chicken soup isn't even fully cooked yet, but they don't care at all.

Looking at the group of people in front of her, their eyes glowing green and seemingly more ferocious than zombies, Mu Mu wasn't afraid, but she felt a little helpless:

"There's really none left, not a single bit."

She shrugged and used vines to wrap around the huge pot, showing everyone the empty bottom.

"What's wrong?"

As soon as Li Qinglan's voice rang out, everyone automatically made way for her. This shows that Li Qinglan enjoys considerable prestige within the base.

Come to think of it, it makes sense. After all, it has the strongest combat power, and this base was originally founded by Li Qinglan, so it's normal for it to have prestige.

Li Qinglan was certainly very busy. She had only been gone a short time, and a whole mess was already waiting for her to clean up. Based on the current clues, it was probably Zhu Ruizhe who was causing trouble again, but she needed to free up her hands first before she had time to deal with Zhu Ruizhe.

But most of the people from the base were here. Apart from those who were unconscious and unable to move, even the seriously injured had come. It would be hard for Li Qinglan not to notice this place.

Zhao Qinyi truly lives up to her professional reputation. Even though she had just arrived, she immediately reported the situation to Li Qinglan. Otherwise, how could she be Li Qinglan's personal assistant?

A flawless version after careful inspection!

Li Qinglan was speechless. It was just a pot of chicken soup, how come everyone in the base had fallen for it? What if another base sent over a pot of delicious food, would they all defect to the enemy?

But then again, well, Mumu's cooking is pretty good. Also, the food at the other base is even worse than what they have.

"Stop crowding around here, go do what you're supposed to do. If you really want to eat one, team up tomorrow to hunt a chicken with superpowers. Forget about zombie chickens, they're too smelly."

With a wave of her hand, Li Qinglan dispersed the large group of people who had been clamoring for Mu Mu. This was due not only to Li Qinglan's own prestige, but mainly because she had directly offered a solution. People in the apocalypse are almost all pragmatists, because without pragmatism, they wouldn't have survived this long.

Now that we have a method, of course we should do it! Why waste time sitting here? Why wait until tomorrow? It's still early today. Let's go hunt chickens in groups of three or five.

You know what, after Mumu's brief observation, she discovered that people in the apocalypse are actually quite capable. After all, the living environment is so harsh, there are many situations where you need to use your hands, and relying on yourself is worse than relying on anyone else, so they've learned almost every skill imaginable.

But when it comes to "soft" skills like cooking and sewing, they're practically useless. There's no way around it; at the beginning of the apocalypse, everyone was too busy running around, and the ability to grow vegetables is only a thing of the last ten years. These non-essential skills have been largely forgotten.

So what did the best cook in their base make? Stir-fried tomatoes and strawberries, spicy meat-filled glutinous rice balls, sweet and sour bananas…

By the way, I don't know if you guys noticed, but I didn't mark this book as having no romantic pairings.

Of course, don't worry, Ningbao won't be in a relationship. Children shouldn't date too early. The only romantic relationship will be with Ningbao's contracted pet beasts. Because Ningbao won't grow up, but the pet beasts will, so there will be a romantic storyline later on when they're older.

Since the Beast Tamer and the Beast Pet are a group, the Beast Pets can also be considered the main characters, so I didn't mark them as having no romantic pairings. Readers who want to ship any pairings are welcome to do so.

However, Ningbao doesn't date! Ningbao doesn't date! Ningbao doesn't date! I'll say it three times because it's important: only the pet cubs have romantic storylines.

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