Unfortunately for the looters. It was like scratching an itch, but it did not even leave a mark. 

Since they can’t penetrate the glass, they angrily aimed at the tires. 

Damn it, they couldn’t even shoot through the tires. 

“Where is my armor piercing bullets? Where is my armor piercing bullets!”  

Jiang Ning didn’t care about their incompetent rage and drove away with a roar. 

A fool who wasn’t afraid of death raised his gun and charged, but who would care for someone who didn’t even value their own life? 

Jiang Ning charged ahead, breaking through both the person and the wall, then rolled over the rubble with unstoppable force.

No obstacle could stop her. She drove recklessly through the dark, feeling a thrilling sense of freedom.

Once she passed through the old city, the situation became much safer. Although there were still occasional rioters, they trembled at the sight of the massive vehicle. 

Upon reaching the outskirts of the new city without obstruction, the two switched to a different car. 

Leaving on a plane and then coming back in a car would have been too noticeable. 

Wearing bulletproof vests and helmets, they rode a small motorbike home. 

Only after taking a tour did they realize that there had been a strict crackdown in the new city for the past two days, so no rioters dared to cause trouble for the time being. 

Jiang Ning had anticipated this; otherwise, she wouldn’t have dared to ride a motorbike. 

The military and police had raided the cave hideout and would definitely interrogate the three injured men to find out which city gangs they were connected to, then launch a swift operation to eliminate them. 

Under such intense pressure, who would dare to run into the gunfire? 

Anyone who did so was thrown into the garbage incineration plant, where their bodies were burned, lighting up the eternal night!

After hiding the plane, Jiang Ning wasn’t in a hurry to collect the fuel. 

Collecting it too quickly and conspicuously might allow the Rong family to deduce the route and location, which would be troublesome if they sent scouts to keep watch.

Collecting one truckload a day, it took her four days to complete the task. 

Sure enough, as soon as she left the community, someone started following them. After being led around in circles, they were discreetly dealt with. 

The Rong family didn’t make any major moves; it was just some petty thugs trying to scout the villa area for opportunities. 

Instead of getting any advantage, they lost their lives. 

Finally at ease, Jiang Ning felt relieved; now she had her own plane. 

The stolen goods were still hidden; it was time to distribute the loot. 

Jiang Ning contacted Lu Yu over the walkie-talkie and asked them to come over. 

They arrived quickly, all in high spirits. 

Jiang Ning took out the accounting book. “I’ve listed the inventory of supplies. Check if there are any mistakes.”

Supplies were a matter of life and death. Everyone who had survived the apocalypse was no fool; they knew what was at stake.

One look was enough for them to have a clear idea. 

Jiang Ning didn’t hold back. “The Rong family’s helicopter and 100 tons of fuel are in our hands. Do you want to split them equally or exchange them for other supplies?” 

Zhang Chao thought for a moment. “Anning, what do you plan to do?” 

“I definitely want the helicopter. If you also want it, we can share it. In case of unavoidable disasters, it might be an extra lifeline. If you don’t want it, I’ll find a way to exchange it for equivalent supplies.” 

They calculated the supplies they could get tea, salt, wine, medicine, and other items could be traded for food. With the 1,500 pounds of rice, they could survive for years without a problem. 

The four looked at each other, then Ding Qi spoke up, “Anning, we don’t plan to take the helicopter.” 

Jiang Ning was momentarily stunned, then said, “Alright, let me know what supplies you need, and I’ll find a way to exchange them for you.” 

“No need.” Ding Qi’s attitude was firm. “We severely underestimated the opponent’s firepower this time. Without you and Brother Shen, we wouldn’t have gotten the helicopter and fuel, let alone survived.” 

Even if they could return alive, it wouldn’t be without injury. 

Never mind the saying that friends should help each other, even brothers should settle accounts clearly. Moreover, the two had helped many times over the years, otherwise Zheng Weili and Ding Qi might have been dead already. 

Every single instance was noted, though they couldn’t repay the help during hard times, they remembered everything. 

Ding Qi’s heart wasn’t made of iron. 

Her understanding of Jiang Ning and Huo Yishen mostly came from Zhang Chao and the others stories. Although she had met them a few times, there wasn’t a deep connection. She only knew that the two were very capable and lived quite well.

But just how wealthy they were, she wasn’t sure, though she assumed they weren’t on the same level as the Rong family. 

Despite Zhang Chao and the others disagreement, Ding Qi sought out Jiang Ning privately, not only to increase their chances but also because they had done shady deals before, so why not take another risk? After all, who would mind more supplies in the apocalypse? 

But after this incident, she realized there was a vast gap between them and Jiang Ning. 

Jiang Ning lacked for nothing, which made her previous proposal seem absurd. 

Upon their return, the four deeply reflected, realizing this wasn’t an equal partnership. 

An equal split was clearly unfair. 

What was more precious was that Jiang Ning and Huo Yishen, despite their advantage, didn’t propose to take the larger share of the spoils. 

Their silence didn’t mean Ding Qi and the others could play dumb. 

But Jiang Ning didn’t need what they could offer, so giving up the helicopter seemed more appropriate. 

Jiang Ning was slightly surprised by their decision and courteously refused, “No, if we do it this way you guys would suffer too much.” 

Zhang Chao and the others were resolute, “Anning, this is our collective decision. We’re all on the same side; there’s no need to stand on ceremony with us. 

The helicopter and fuel are valuable, but we don’t think they’re more valuable than our lives. Whether it was on the 18th floor or after returning to Fengcheng, you and Brother Shen have helped us countless times. We know this well. 

If you don’t accept it, we’d feel too guilty, and we can’t be friends like this.” 

Jiang Ning observed their expressions and firmly said, “No, no way…” 

They insisted back and forth, nearly getting into a heated argument. 

Finally, Jiang Ning reluctantly agreed, “Fine, I’ll accept it, but if you ever need anything, just ask.” 

She knew the value of the helicopter and fuel, “We’ll take the helicopter, and the supplies from the cave will be yours.” 

“No, we’ll share them equally.” 

They all understood that without Jiang Ning’s negotiation, the Rong family wouldn’t have bled so much. Even if they had saved Rong Sanshao, they’d have at most will only get the 10,000 pounds of grain. 

Jiang Ning didn’t really want the supplies and was nearly exasperated from the back-and-forth, so Zhang Chao and the others didn’t insist further. 

Some things were left unsaid, but everyone felt lighter. 

Having secured the helicopter and fuel, a celebration was in order. 

Jiang Ning pulled out two three-pound fish from her stash to treat them, “I traded these fish. How about we celebrate with some fish hotpot today?” 

After drinking nothing but corn porridge for days, their mouths were dry, and the mention of fish made their eyes light up. They immediately helped with the preparation. 

The fish hotpot was both sour and spicy. They added bean sprouts, tofu, and black moss continuously, making it a perfect meal for the cold weather. 

It felt like they were back on the 18th floor, simple, relaxed, yet utterly satisfying… 

Whether it was real or an illusion, in this cold and distant apocalypse, one couldn’t help but want to hold on to something.