Chapter 1182: After All the Hardships Come Happiness, the Fate of Ordinary People!
April 11, Year 2 of the Wasteland Calendar.
As the second day of the elimination match came to an end, the fate of more than hundreds of millions of survivors changed.
As the saying goes, some are happy and some are sad.
The survivors who successfully won three rounds of elimination matches and advanced to the third day of qualifying matches were naturally happy. Most of them were valued by their respective territories and began to stand out from the ranks of ordinary people.
Players who lost the elimination match had to face reality helplessly.
Either prepare to go to the deeper part of the New World to find opportunities, or suppress your mind and continue to work hard in the current territory.
Of course, there are exceptions.
In the southern part of the New World, Taihu Territory.
Next to a large naturally formed freshwater lake, there are hundreds of simple wooden houses.
The wooden houses seem to be arranged in a scattered manner, but if you look down from the sky, you can find them.
Different wooden houses are mutually supportive, and when encountering enemies, they can naturally form a good defensive formation.
At this time, in a wooden house with a slightly larger area in the center.
As the space distortion was barely noticeable, Fan Fuzheng's illusory body gradually solidified, immediately attracting the attention of everyone around him.
"Old Fan, the third round is over so soon?"
In the crowd, a strong man with a bold face stood up, speaking with a distinct northern accent.
"Didn't I say that the second round would be easy for you if the first two rounds were so difficult?"
"Easy?" Fan Fuzheng was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly: "Old Zhan, I'm sorry to disappoint you, I lost the third round!"
"Lost?" Old Zhan widened his eyes, somewhat unbelievable.
As the lord of Taihu Territory, Fan Fuzheng knew exactly how powerful he was.
After all, he could rely on hard work and talent to push his route level to level ten when the average route level of the entire territory was only two and a half levels.
Such strength would probably rank among the top even in those super-large territories.
And Fan Fuzheng's ability is not just talk on paper.
The Taihu Territory planned and built by him, relying on such a complex and difficult architectural layout, has dissuaded batches of passers-by who wanted to take advantage of him.
Such a genius, was eliminated in the second day and the third round of the elimination round? ? ?
"No way, I met the chief architect of Longqi Territory, 'Qin Chuan', who is much better than Lermontov."
"And the test question is to build warning facilities, which I am not familiar with."
Fan Fuzheng thought about his advantages, and what he relied on was nothing more than two things-
First, the route level that was several levels higher than ordinary people.
Second, the rich architectural knowledge learned on Earth.
However, perhaps it was because the level reached level ten, which would cause a qualitative change in the route.
Ordinary low-level survivors are randomly matched, and it is easy to decide the winner in one round because of the difference in strength.
However, the three opponents he encountered in the elimination round were all those who reached level ten or had rare routes.
As the saying goes, the strong dialogue, the barrel effect is obvious.
When everyone has similar strengths, the competition is more about the level of weaknesses.
The chief architects of these large territories have countless resources and can know information that ordinary people cannot know.
In the duel, they have an innate advantage.
If it weren't for today's really explosive luck, Fan Fuzheng thought he couldn't even get through the first round.
However
Fortunately!
Fortunately!
Although he was eliminated and missed the next Wanjing competition.
The most secure and enviable guarantee was still obtained!
"My God, you are the chief of Longqi Territory, you are so lucky."
Lao Zhan sighed, knowing that it was the strength of Taihu Territory that held him back.
How can my small territory of only more than 3,000 people compare with the territory of millions of people?
If Fan Fuzheng could join the territory of the human Su Shen earlier, he would definitely not be at such a disadvantage today.
"I wanted to keep you, but now I can't do anything."
Fan Fuzheng told Lao Zhan about the Sumo contract as early as the first competition.
The latter was naturally very entangled at first.
After all, Fan Fuzheng has made great contributions to the development of the entire Taihu Territory.
Once he is gone, how to expand and build the territory will become a problem.
However, now, no matter how thick-skinned he is, he dare not mention the word "stay".
This is a heavy responsibility, and it is also a necessary responsibility for a lord.
Or to put it more bluntly.
If there is a chance to join the Sushen Territory now, even he will be very tempted.
There is even an impulse to abandon the entire territory!
"Lao Zhan" Fan Fuzheng was a little moved, and for a while he was very reluctant.
Compared with other families in the wasteland, the Fan family is the luckiest one.
From the beginning, the four members of the family were thrown together.
Later, he met Zhan Xiang, an old comrade, and joined the gathering place he created.
It is precisely because of a group of comrades who dare to fight and fight together that we can persist all the way to today.
However, the territory we have established has finally entered the right track, but I didn't expect to encounter such a thing.
"It's okay, I still have this self-knowledge, not to mention that you went to Su Shen's territory, it's not like we will never see each other again."
"Maybe it won't take long for you to make a name for yourself, and you can also open up a way for us. By then, the whole territory will benefit from you!"
After thinking it through, Lao Zhan also became open-minded.
He always thought about how to get access to these large territories before. Isn't this a good opportunity?
And it's the territory of the human Su Shen. This is a great opportunity.
Just as he said, if Fan Fuzheng gets a good reputation, the entire Taihu territory will benefit from it.
"I"
"Okay, don't be so fussy, go back and pack your things and get ready to leave."
Old Zhan smiled and made a gesture to kick Fan Fuzheng, and the atmosphere of separation in the room immediately faded.
Seeing this, the other comrades could only swallow the prepared words in their stomachs and say goodbye to each other.
At this time, they also knew.
The sky is high and the birds fly, the sea is wide and the fish jump.
No matter how reluctant you are, you can only turn it into a blessing.
After a long separation, Fan Fuzheng pushed the door and went out at the urging of Old Zhan.
It was almost dusk, and the warm sun shone on the house, casting a long oblique shadow on the ground.
Compared with the previous days, the winter air was still a bit biting.
But for some reason, Fan Fuzheng only felt warm all over, as comfortable as taking a hot bath.
"Wife, I'm back!"
Walking through the streets, big and small, he came to an inconspicuous house.
Before entering the room, Fan Fuzheng couldn't wait to shout.
"So soon?"
Zheng Yali, who was sitting in the yard sifting seeds with her two children, raised her head.
She found that Fan Fuzheng, who always had a stern face, smiled today for the first time in a long time, and stood up in surprise.
"Win all three rounds?"
Afraid of putting pressure on Fan Fuzheng.
The family had agreed yesterday that before he came back today, he must not open the game panel to check the news.
Looking at this performance now, is it stable?
However
"What do you mean by winning? All I encountered were monsters. I was eliminated in the third round."
Fan Fuzheng waved his hand nonchalantly, walked over and put his hand on his daughter Fan Han's head and touched it, then looked at his son Fan Jing with satisfaction, his eyes full of pride and happiness.
"Stop working, Yali, take out all the accumulated supplies."
"We must have a good meal tonight to celebrate and give the children a snack before they leave!"
"Being eliminated, still celebrating?"
The thin Zheng Yali was shocked, and most of the smile on her face disappeared.
For a moment, she was a little worried that Fan Fuzheng had prepared for this battle for too long, and he couldn't accept the blow after being eliminated suddenly, and had mental problems.
And before leaving?
Where to go?
This huge wasteland, a new continent full of crises, where can you go outside the Taihu Territory?
"Are you okay?"
"What's the matter? See what you say."
The family's reaction was as expected, and Fan Fuzheng was even more proud and excited.
Some people live a carefree life, one person is well fed, the whole family is not worried.
Some people are just the opposite, they will feel happy only when they bring better living conditions to their family.
And Fan Fuzheng is exactly the latter.
He looked at his wife Zheng Yali, who was looking uneasy at the moment, and his children with pale faces.
Fan Fuzheng smiled with relief.
His smile was mixed with the relief of having come after suffering, and also contained the open-mindedness of being willing to accept it.
Unlike those who were eliminated.
He lost, but lost happily.
Working hard to improve the route level, brushing tasks day and night, isn't it for this day?
"Old Fan, I heard that you were selected by Lord Su?"
Before Fan Fuzheng could explain himself, the neighbor who heard the noise in the wooden house next door poked his head out first.
"Is it true?"
"Hey, of course it's true, why would you need to lie about this kind of thing."
Looking at the envious and jealous expression of his neighbor, Fan Fuzheng felt even better.
However, Zheng Yali was even more confused. She searched her mind for a long time but couldn't remember any Lord Su that her family knew.
However, the eyes of her children were bright, as if they had thought of something.
"Yes, you guessed it right, it's Lord Su Mo, our human Su God!"
Fan Fuzheng raised his head and didn't keep anyone in suspense.
It took about five minutes to explain the first thrilling competition and the effect of the contract he signed when Su Mo came to the rescue.
Not only luck.
But also strength!
After listening to the gossip, several neighbors could only sigh: The iron must be strong.
Let them go, let alone compete with the chief architect of the Northern Alliance.
In just one hour, it would be difficult to even build a high ladder.
"I really envy you, Lao Fan, you finally got your reward after all the hard work!"
"Yes, we used to secretly discuss that your efforts were in vain, but now when I think about it, my face really hurts."
"It's good to go to Su Shen's territory, it's good to go there, that's where you can show your talents."
"Yes, our Taihu territory is a waste of your talent."
"Lao Fan, don't forget us brothers when you become rich, I will be the first to pick you up when you return home in glory."
A group of people are envious, but they are still envious.
However, those who can be in Taihu Territory are all strictly selected people with good character.
No one is envious to the point of going crazy and then having other bad thoughts.
"Okay, okay, when you get better in the future, you must not forget us brothers."
Fan Fuzheng nodded and agreed, there is absolutely nothing wrong with him in this regard.
However, until everyone was sent away.
Zheng Yali, however, remained stunned on the spot, with a look of astonishment on her face, as if she was listening to a fantasy.
"Our Su Shen's territory?"
"Can we be teleported directly?"
At this moment, no matter how slow her perception of the situation in the New World was.
Mention the words human Su Shen.
Anyone who is not a fool knows what this means.
"Of course, this is a contract signed by the game. Our whole family can just be transported there."
Afraid that Zheng Yali wouldn't believe it, Fan Fuzheng opened his game panel.
Until the obvious choice appeared in front of the family.
The excitement that had been suppressed for a long time finally burst out!
I saw Zheng Yali's legs and feet went weak, and she collapsed on the ground on the spot, with tears streaming down her face.
One scene after another.
The bitterness and suffering since traveling to the wasteland flashed before my eyes like a revolving lantern.
For an ordinary earthling.
Survive.
Seek to live.
Fight with people.
Fight with aliens.
Hide in disaster XZ.
These sufferings were compressed into just over a year, and it was like a nightmare.
As long as you accidentally dream of those life and death moments at night, you will be scared to the point of becoming stiff and sleepless all night.
And now.
"We can go to Lord Su's territory, and we can survive!"
"We no longer have to hide or worry about enemies!"
Zheng Yali kept mumbling, tears streaming down her face, and her two children also sat on the ground and cried.
Fan Fuzheng wanted to hold on at first, but within two moments, he was also infected and sat on the ground crying.
The family cried and hugged each other and laughed.
He smiled and started to cry again, venting the anguish and sadness in his heart like he was going crazy.
"The days will be fine, and things will be fine in the future!"
Holding his family members with both hands, Fan Fuzheng murmured, and the belief in his heart became stronger.
At night, a strong fishy smell wafted into the Fan family's cabin.
Most of the salted fish stored at sea were taken out and put into a pot to make fish porridge.
Then use the whole grains that you are reluctant to eat on weekdays and bake a few golden and soft flatbreads.
Although the flatbread is a bit dry and hard, a bit chewy.
But for the Fan family, who may not have enough to eat once a month, this is a rare treat.
After eating until their stomachs were round and bulging, the family stopped and sat at the dinner table to chat.
"Dad, after I go to Su Shen's territory, can I change my route?"
Daughter Fan Han stuck out her tongue: "It's unlikely that Su Shen's territory still lacks a construction apprentice for me, right?"
In order to support the development of the system, the family including Zheng Yali.
The chosen ones are all construction apprentices.
It's just that this route improvement cannot be improved simultaneously as Fan Fuzheng thought at first.
Now he has reached level ten, while his daughter Fan Han and his wife Zheng Yali are only at level two.
Only his son Fan Jing is more impressive, but his level is only level four, which is far behind him.
"Don't rush this matter now. Lord Su's territory should do more research on the route. When the time comes, you really need to find a suitable one, and I won't stop you."
"But I heard that those large territories have special routes. If I can change them for you by then, even if your father and I are dead, I will feel at ease."
Fan Fu was pretending to be haha and never spoke out on matters that would affect his future.
Only by experiencing it yourself can you know the huge difference between ordinary routes and rare routes.
Those special ability gains and extra attribute point bonuses can simply transform ordinary hostages.
Especially when it comes to large territories.
If further cultivated by the territory, the two together can completely change a person's destiny.
"You don't care whether you want to die or not. You guy, when you are proud, you can't keep your integrity."
Zheng Yali complained, but her face was filled with pleasure.
Obviously, the construction apprenticeship was not in line with her plans, but she had no choice but to choose now.
If this can be changed, I'm sure the Fan family won't need Fan Fuzheng to support it alone.
"I think so too." His son Fan Jing was stunned and quickly took advantage of this opportunity to put forward his idea.
He actually prefers farming to working on the construction site.
When we were doing experimental fields at sea, the only Chinese cabbage was produced by him.
It's just that Taihu Territory has never been able to draw a route related to farming, and finally had no choice but to choose a construction apprenticeship.
"Okay, you all change, all change!"
They all sang the opposite tune, and Fan Fuzheng simply did not intend to show off his status as the head of the family.
The family talked and laughed around the dining table until the feeling of bloating in their stomachs disappeared, then they got up and packed their things.
"I don't want any sundries. Lord Su has said that he will send them out."
"I'm talking about you, Yali, don't take those rotten straw mats, you won't need them."
"There is also food. Lao Zhan treats us very well. Just give us two or three days of rations. Leave the rest to him to distribute to the people who are living in hardship in the territory."
"The weapons are right. You must bring Fan Jing with you. Get some salted fish and buy two iron spears with your Uncle Wang. Don't take any chances when you go outside. You must always be on guard against danger."
"You also need a radio, which is hard to find. Forget it, I'll go ask Lao Zhan."
"Fan Han, help your mother, don't make her tired."
Fan Fu is making arrangements.
The four of them tidied up and changed things.
The Fan family has accumulated a lot of supplies before, and the quality is not bad, and most people are willing to exchange them.
Especially after knowing that he was going to the territory of the human Su Shen, some people gave away things for free in order to do him a favor.
But even so, they still worked until late at night to prepare everything they needed to prepare and send everything they needed to send.
"Next, it's a new life!"
Lying on the cold hard bed, the wooden house was ventilated on all sides, and the family was sneezing from the cold.
But looking at the crescent moon that was looming outside the window paper, they felt an unconcealable joy in their hearts.
From this moment, they were very clear.
The fate of the family has completely changed!