Xu Qian pursed her lips, and after a long moment, replied, "Got it."
Xiong Yong'an sighed. After all, this young girl was too young to have fully processed it yet.
"Let's go, I'll take you to get the paperwork done first. Once that's complete, you can come and go as you please."
Xu Qian nodded silently.
They returned to the front examination area, which was adjacent to the registration desk.
The examination area was as crowded as ever, with countless people streaming into the Guangming Base every day.
Without Xiang Jintian present, they had to wait in line obediently.
Xu Qian waited for nearly an hour before her registration was complete. Basic information and her superpower were recorded, and a transparent card was quickly produced.
It bore her name, her status as a superpower user, and her corresponding power level. With this card, she could enter and exit the base freely.
Xu Qian glanced at the cards of others; most were not transparent, with many green and red ones.
Curious, Xu Qian asked, "Boss Xiong, why do their cards have different colors?"
"Green is for ordinary people, red is for single-element superpower users below level two, and transparent cards are mostly for dual-element superpower users or high-ranking officers and managers."
Xu Qian nodded, indicating understanding. "I'll head out now. I'll come back on my own later."
"Mhm, be careful."
Xu Qian turned and ran towards a small car parked by the roadside, brushing past a group of soldiers.
Cheng Liangqing looked back and narrowed his eyes.
That figure looked a bit like Xu Qian...
But also not.
Xu Qian wouldn't walk in such a bouncy manner; she had always been a composed and calm person.
Cheng Liangqing shook his head vigorously, thinking he was going mad, seeing Xu Qian in everyone.
Xu Qian tapped on the driver's side window.
"Xu Lu."
Xu Lu opened the door and hugged Xu Qian tightly, acting like a spoiled child.
Xu Qian was momentarily stunned but didn't think much of it.
Although Xu Lu rarely engaged in such close physical contact with her, he sometimes acted spoiled and cute.
Xu Qian's eyebrows curved slightly, and she reached out to pat his narrow waist.
"I've caused you trouble. I'll cook for you now. What do you want to eat?"
Xu Lu opened his mouth and after a pause, replied, "Cor-n."
"Alright, I'll steam some corn for you."
Xu Qian brought out the table and began diligently shucking and steaming the corn.
Xu Lu quietly stepped back a few paces, his hands behind his back.
Suddenly, a green-eyed zombie darted out from in front of the car and quickly retreated backward.
Xu Lu quietly sat beside Xu Qian, leaning on the table and looking up at her.
Xu Qian smiled. "What's wrong?"
Xu Lu spoke fluently this time.
"Sister, I'm leaving."
Xu Qian's hands paused, and she lowered her gaze, smiling faintly.
"I know."
Xu Lu had met her on the road. Although he couldn't speak, he likely had other friends and needed to live his own life, rather than constantly following her and waiting for her.
Xu Lu blinked his green eyes and said loudly, "Sister, I will come back."
Xu Qian gently ruffled his brown hair. "I know. I'll bring you more corn."
Xu Qian didn't expect to meet him again. China was so vast, and she didn't stay in one place for long.
The chances of them meeting were slim.
Xu Qian took out several black shirts and black pants from her space and packed them into a backpack for him. She also added two pairs of leather shoes.
She filled the trunk with buckets of mineral water, along with some corn and sweet potatoes.
He didn't know how to cook, so putting too much would spoil.
However, he was a zombie, so he probably wasn't afraid of starving.
Xu Qian smiled faintly, feeling like a mother sending her child off.
"Xu Lu, you can wash yourself now. You hate being dirty, so remember to wash often. I've left plenty of water and gasoline in the trunk for you. If it's not enough, you'll have to figure it out yourself, understand?"
Xu Lu nodded, his beautiful green eyes filled with reluctance.
He embraced her, holding her for a long time before letting go.
Suddenly, he unzipped her tracksuit and snatched the jacket.