Rotting Land: Survive-Chapter 405 - 403: Great Escape Through the Well Shaft (Part 5)

Chapter 405: Chapter 403: Great Escape Through the Well Shaft (Part 5)

Inserting the crowbar into the manhole cover, Yan Hua exerted all his strength to pry it downwards, and finally, with the help of the lever principle, the manhole cover moved.

"Shhh!" As the slit was revealed, the long-lost sunlight streamed in, prompting Yan Hua to instinctively squint his eyes. After a few seconds of adjustment, he hurriedly used his hands to push the manhole cover aside.

Success! Looking at the azure sky above, Yan Hua couldn’t help but show a hint of a smile.

At that moment, without hesitation, he immediately began to climb upwards. However, just when everyone thought the path to life had opened and escape was imminent, tragedy struck.

Focused entirely on the iron ladder beneath him, Yan Hua failed to notice the black shadow at the opening of the manhole. He only felt the passage suddenly darkening and instinctively glanced upwards, and it was this glance that made his hair stand on end.

In his eyes, a creature with eyeballs hanging out was lunging at him, with wax-yellow teeth even stained with bits of flesh.

Yan Hua was evidently dumbfounded by the abrupt appearance of the "monster" before him. He stood frozen, neither retreating nor advancing, until the creature’s sharp claws slashed across his cheek, prompting him to cry out in pain and loosen his grip, falling to the bottom of the shaft.

"Husband!!"

"Daddy!!"

Everything happened so fast, and the survivors were all enveloped in the joy of escape, so by the time they noticed something was wrong, it was too late.

He Jing anxiously wanted to check on her husband’s condition, while Fangfang began wailing outright.

The crowded drainage ditch was instantly thrown into chaos, undoubtedly pointing the headless chicken "Sang Biao" in the right direction.

"Brother Biao, they’re over there! We went the wrong way!"

"Damn it! What’s the use of saying that now! You think I’m deaf?" Having rushed foolishly for 20 meters, only to discover they had run the wrong way, you can imagine how irritable Sang Biao’s mood must be at that moment.

"Yan, how are you?"

"I... I’m fine!" Yan Hua forced out a strained smile, answering with considerable difficulty.

In response, Hu Xiaodong didn’t have time to inspect closely, as unless the creature atop the building was dealt with promptly, the hole might soon be completely sealed.

Thus, he patted Yan Hua’s shoulder, uttered "Hang in there," then quickly grabbed the crowbar Yan Hua had just dropped and swiftly climbed toward the top of the shaft.

Hu Xiaodong climbed very quickly, the past period of training was undoubtedly coming into play at that moment.

His injuries didn’t affect his movements, as within mere seconds, he reached the top of the pipe.

"Bastard! Die!"

Grabbing the crowbar in a reverse grip, the already enraged Hu Xiaodong wasted no words, thrusting it directly at the large face of the monster peeking over the edge, anxious to inspect the bottom of the shaft.

Instantly, blood and mucous dripped down, the intense stench mixed with the pipe’s distinctive fetid smell making him sick.

After dealing with the creature, Hu Xiaodong swiftly slid down the iron ladder, then turned his attention to inspecting Yan Hua’s wounds.

Three bloody marks crossed his cheek, fresh blood continually seeping out, Hu Xiaodong wanted to say something, but before he could, Yan Hua spoke, "Xiaodong! Ignore me, hurry up and go up, otherwise, if it’s any later, it’ll be too late!"

Hu Xiaodong hesitated for two seconds, obviously Yan Hua was right, being sentimental would leave them without a chance to escape later: "Alright! I’ll go to guard first, you all should quickly come up later!"

Without saying much more, after giving instructions, Hu Xiaodong immediately climbed back to the top.

With his departure, Yan Hua’s family finally reunited.

"Husband!"

"Daddy!"

Seeing the bloodstains on Yan Hua’s face, He Jing was at a loss: "Husband, how are you? Is your injury serious?"

Fangfang was also clinging to her dad, her small hands tenderly tracing his face.

Seeing the mother and daughter’s worried expressions, Yan Hua’s heart ached sharply.

Why was he so careless just now? Why didn’t he look carefully at the manhole’s condition? Why was he in such a rush to go up? Why...

Regret! Remorse! How Yan Hua wished time could be rewound, but the harsh reality...

A bitter smile broke through, Yan Hua tenderly patted his daughter’s little head, knowing that this might be the last time he touched her.

He wanted to cry, but he knew he couldn’t, suppressing his inner grief, he feigned indifference and said to He Jing, "Dear, take Fangfang up, I’ll be fine, just a fall, a little rest, I’ll be okay!"

"No!" He Jing responded with fierce determination: "We go up together, don’t think of leaving us behind!"

"Yes, Fangfang wants to go with Daddy!"

The choked throat could no longer speak, Yan Hua desperately suppressed the tears at the corners of his eyes.

And at that moment, the bustling footsteps within the pipe grew closer, Lin Junfu knew they couldn’t wait any longer.

"Well, He Jing, listen to me, now isn’t the time to hesitate, hurry up and take Fangfang up, I’ll handle the rest, or we’ll all die here."

"Yes! Dear, listen to Director Lin, hurry up, I’ll come soon!"

Perhaps realizing the gravity of the situation, He Jing lowered her head, pondered for a moment, then turned to Lin Junfu at the end of the line: "Director Lin, you must bring my husband up!"

"Don’t worry! I promise I’ll bring him up, you all just go up quickly!"

Time waits for no one, Lin Junfu couldn’t care about anything else, he directly ordered Wei Yang: "Xiaowei, take Fangfang up! And He Jing, if you don’t go now and get caught later, you know the consequences!"

Yes! Consequences! He Jing certainly knew the consequences if she were captured! She had heard multiple times about the women at the base being outraged by the monsters.

So momentarily, the "big picture" climbed up the iron ladder, climbing while constantly reminding with low calls: "Husband, come up later! We’ll wait for you above! You must come up!"

After seeing everyone off, Lin Junfu strode quickly to Yan Hua’s side.

The young man before him appeared haggard, as if aged several decades in an instant.

"How is it? Can you still stand?" Lin Junfu gestured with a supporting posture.

But Yan Hua shook his head helplessly: "When I fell earlier, I might have hurt my leg, I... I probably can’t walk anymore! Director Lin, don’t worry about me!"

"Nonsense!" Upon hearing this, Lin Junfu’s eyes immediately widened.

You know, Guo Xiaohua had already died because of him today, if something happened to Yan Hua, then he would...

"Don’t you dare give me your cowardice, look at your wife and child still waiting for you up there! You gotta stand up! Even if I have to carry you out today!"

Lin Junfu spoke with resolute firmness, as he finished speaking, he prepared to get up and carry.

But before he could act, Yan Hua took hold of his lapel... (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please go to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendations and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com)