Being able to exchange for fifty thousand Space Coins—so many coins were enough for her to enjoy plenty of delicious food.
Her initial hostility toward Xuan Zhan instantly dissipated quite a bit.
Although this man was strange and ruthless, and even a cripple, he had money.
As long as he had money, she could buy all kinds of delicacies in the mall, enjoying a different feast every day.
At this moment, Jian Junyao was solely focused on clinging to the War King’s thick thigh, holding onto one belief: following the War King meant there would be meat to eat.
As long as Xuan Zhan gave her money, she was even willing to be his lackey…
Watching the banknote vanish into thin air, even Xuan Zhan, who had seen many ghosts and monsters, was left dumbfounded.
The ghosts he had encountered before were all vicious and malicious, capable only of unleashing deadly skills—none possessed abilities like Jian Junyao’s.
Unaware of Xuan Zhan’s thoughts, Jian Junyao had already quickly exchanged the Space Coins and was now shopping frantically in the Food Mall.
Mineral water, char siu rice, seafood porridge, roast chicken, roast duck, various fruits…
In short, she channeled the same fervor she had for hoarding supplies before the apocalypse, indulging to the fullest.
However, Jian Junyao wasn’t the type to shop blindly. To prepare for any unforeseen changes in the future, she needed to keep some Space Coins for emergencies. Therefore, this time, she only splurged thirty thousand.
All the items were stored in a corner of the Space.
As her consciousness returned, the pride in Jian Junyao’s eyes was unmistakable.
“Prince, watch closely. I’m about to demonstrate my abilities now.”
Xuan Zhan stared unblinkingly at Jian Junyao, his expression seeming to say, “I’ve been waiting for this for a long time.”
Suddenly, two identical transparent bottles appeared in Jian Junyao’s hands.
She placed one of the bottles in Xuan Zhan’s hand.
“Prince, this is called mineral water. Let’s quench our thirst first.”
With that, Jian Junyao skillfully twisted open the bottle cap and drank heartily in front of Xuan Zhan.
Watching Jian Junyao tilt her head back and finish the bottle in one go, Xuan Zhan instinctively pursed his lips.
He was also very thirsty, but the thought of drinking like this woman, head tilted back, felt awkward to him.
After finishing her bottle of mineral water, Jian Junyao looked at Xuan Zhan.
He hadn’t drunk at all; instead, he had placed the bottle in a gap on his wheelchair.
“This water isn’t poisoned. You can drink it safely,” she said, thinking the man was being overly cautious, worried she might have poisoned the water.
Xuan Zhan remained unmoved and continued asking, “With five hundred taels of silver, you can only produce these two bottles of water?”
Hearing this question, Jian Junyao realized that this body had been starving for so long that drinking water alone wouldn’t solve the problem.
With a thought, two pieces of bread, a roast chicken, and two sausages appeared in her hands.
“And these, would you like to try them?”
Apart from the roast chicken, Xuan Zhan had never seen bread or sausages before.
“What are these?”
In front of Xuan Zhan, Jian Junyao finally felt a sense of triumph. Proudly, she handed half of the food in her hands to him.
“This is bread. It’s sweet, somewhat like the pastries you have here. And this is a sausage, made from pork. It’s delicious.”
Xuan Zhan stared at the items placed on his lap, momentarily unable to process what he was seeing.
While he was still in a daze, Jian Junyao had already unwrapped the bread and sausage and started eating.
Between bites, she glanced at the stunned Xuan Zhan. “Hurry up and eat. When you’re done, give the wrappers back to me.”
Having one person discover her secret was enough; she couldn’t afford to draw anyone else’s attention.
Therefore, she planned to send all the food packaging into the Space’s recycling station to be destroyed.
Xuan Zhan lowered his head, not touching the food. Instead, he silently wheeled himself away in his wheelchair.
Jian Junyao hadn’t eaten such normal food in three years. During the apocalypse, being able to eat some mutated grains and meat was already considered quite fortunate.
Now, being able to taste this long-lost flavor again, she was so moved she nearly shed tears.
Xuan Zhan returned thoughtfully to his original resting spot, his eyes fixed unwaveringly on the food and water Jian Junyao had given him.
Could all these be things from two thousand years later?
In that era, did people shape pork into long strips, package pastries in transparent bags, and what exactly were these water bottles made of?
A series of questions flashed through his mind, but hunger eventually moved him to act.
After sensing that there were no spies around him, he imitated Jian Junyao’s actions, unscrewed the mineral water bottle, and took a sip.
The taste of the water was quite unusual—cool and refreshing with a hint of sweetness.
Xuan Zhan tilted his head back and drank the entire bottle of mineral water in one go, then began eating the bread and sausage.
Hmm, the flavor was good, even better than the pastries in the palace.
The roasted chicken was excellent too—tender, flavorful, and the most delicious he had ever tasted.
After eating and drinking his fill, Xuan Zhan closed his eyes in contemplation.
Finally, he made a decision.
As long as this woman behaved herself, he wouldn’t mind taking her along to the Northwest. At the very least, she could solve the food and drink problems for their group.
Having made up his mind, Xuan Zhan wheeled himself back to Jian Junyao.
Jian Junyao had just finished her satisfying meal when a sense of crisis washed over her again.
This man had left without saying a word earlier. Would he spare her life?
If only she could physically enter the Space, but unfortunately, she had tried countless times without success. It seemed only her consciousness could enter.
Since she couldn’t enter the Space, she had to find another way out.
Just as she was sitting there weighing the pros and cons, Xuan Zhan’s captivatingly handsome face appeared before her once more.
Well, it was time to have a proper talk with him.
This time, Jian Junyao took the initiative to speak.
“Prince, how about we make a deal?”
“What kind of deal?” Xuan Zhan was pleased she had taken the initiative, as this was exactly what he had intended to discuss.
“During these lean times, I imagine even you, Prince, might struggle to buy food with silver. As you saw earlier, I can do what you and your men cannot.”
Xuan Zhan raised an eyebrow with interest. “And then?”
Jian Junyao continued explaining her idea: “As long as there’s silver, I can provide various kinds of food and water. With this alone, I can fully assist you, Prince, in reaching the Northwest smoothly.”
Jian Junyao had no better options. Facing such a formidable expert, her life was entirely in his hands.
Moreover, having finally regained the chance to indulge as a foodie again, Jian Junyao was reluctant to give it up.
Xuan Zhan had silver; she had food. The two could perfectly make use of each other.
Of course, harming each other was out of the question…
Xuan Zhan was direct: “You mean we should use each other—I provide you with silver, and you supply me with food?”
Jian Junyao nodded earnestly. “Yes, but you must agree to three conditions.”
Xuan Zhan asked with interest, “What conditions?”
Jian Junyao counted on her fingers, “First, you must be responsible for my safety. Second, you cannot reveal my secrets to anyone. Third…”
“I’ll tell you the third condition when I think of it.”
Xuan Zhan…
You really know how to play, even saving conditions?
However, as a decisive and resolute king who had seen all kinds of storms, Xuan Zhan didn’t care about her little schemes. As long as she didn’t do anything outrageous, everything else was fine.
“Alright, as long as it doesn’t violate benevolence, righteousness, or morality, I grant your conditions.”