Rotting Land: Survive-Chapter 440 - 438: Advancing Step by Step (3)

But getting there is not such an easy task. Old Zhao wanted to respond to Lin Junfu, but the heavy pressure on him made him dare not open his mouth. He feared that once he spoke, his breath would escape and the nearly hundred-pound iron sheet would crush him down.

"Lei Tong! Hurry! Go over and give Old Zhao and them a hand! Everyone else, line up on both sides, form a defensive formation!" Seeing the predicament of Zhao and Wang, Lin Junfu immediately made a command.

In an instant, the warriors acted upon the orders. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Xu Renjie, Li Xiaoxin, Hua Biao, Shen Lian, paired up in groups of two, formed a defensive line for Zhao and Wang who were slowly carrying supplies out of the shop front.

The short five-meter transport route had indeed become a life-and-death crossing line.

Runners continually rushed at the supply line in surprise attacks, but all these vicious "thugs" were without exception slain under the blades of the defensive group.

"Clang!" With a crisp sound, the heavy iron sheet, weighing nearly a hundred pounds, landed heavily on the car’s rear.

The tremendous shock caused the city patrol car, which was still relatively sturdy, to tremble uncontrollably, clearly showing the hardships Zhao, Wang, and Lei had just endured in moving it.

"Get in the car!"

At this point, they had taken everything they needed, and even those unnecessary items were brought along. Xu Renjie glanced at the dark figures gradually gathering at the street corner nearby, decisively issuing the retreat order.

Reverse the car! Turn around! Wang Zhongyu skillfully executed a 180-degree spin in place, the entire process swift and graceful, truly making one look on in awe.

"Hey~ Xiao Wang, where around here can I buy military supplies?"

With a slight pause, Wang Zhongyu glanced inexplicably at Xu Renjie in the front passenger seat, then ambiguously replied, "I remember there is one, but not sure what Commander Xu plans to do there?"

"I want to get some hand-held radios, to facilitate communication for future operations! " Xu Renjie replied straightforwardly, his eyes conveying determination.

Subconsciously nodding, Wang Zhongyu, who understood the implication, immediately turned the direction to the right while affirmatively answering, "There should be what you want there, but it’s a bit far, hold tight."

"Vroom!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the city patrol car let out a burst of engine roar. In the next moment, a tail smoke surged out, and the car sped off like the wind.

As for Hu Xiaodong’s side, after a frenetic run, they finally approached the target location.

Fumei Industrial Park, covering 3,000 acres, bordered XX Mountain to the south and XX Water to the north, with an artificial lake centrally built on filled land.

The entire area had a pleasant environment, warm in winter and cool in summer, truly living up to being a perfect spot for summer cooling and retreating.

However, despite its good location, the accompanying living cost was quite high.

At least before the country launched a harsh anti-corruption campaign, the minimum per capita consumption here was something that ordinary wage earners could not afford.

"Damn! If I had the chance to buy a house around here, this lifetime would damn well be worth it!" Staring at the picturesque scenery against mountains and water, Wang Qiang couldn’t help but feel several bouts of embarrassment.

Unfortunately, the unappreciative Wu Chao in the back seat pointed out the window and teased with a laugh, "Are you sure you want to live around here? Aren’t you afraid those beasts will come one day and tear your house down?"

Although joking, it indirectly reflected the current situation of the industrial park.

Due to the strengthening of anti-corruption measures in recent years, some member-based commercial establishments had to rethink their strategies, lowering their prestige to pay off the high bank loans each year.

Logically, this would be a good thing, as it allowed ordinary people to enjoy previously high-end projects at a reasonable cost.

But now, for the Survivor Squad intending to gather supplies from the area, it wasn’t such a wonderful scenario anymore.

At least, along their journey, the wandering beasts they saw outnumbered those on the original streets of Philadelphia.

But this was understandable, as the end times broke out during a weekend coinciding with a drop in car prices, ordinary families often liked to take the chance to drive their kids for weekend outings to nearby entertainment spots, to both enhance family bonds and broaden their children’s horizons.

However, this inevitably resulted in a sudden increase in population density within the relatively compact industrial area.

Therefore, as they delved deeper, the previously chatty and laughing Wang Qiang also cautiously closed his mouth, his eyes carrying a faint trace of worry.

After wandering for about 15 minutes within the district, Hu Xiaodong finally saw a giant drawing of a person pulling a bow and arrow, with the bow fully drawn. The direction pointed by the arrowhead was conspicuously adorned with several golden characters: "Boxiang Archery Club".

"That’s it!!" Stopping the car at the club entrance, Hu Xiaodong signaled everyone to get off.

Once everyone disembarked, he promptly instructed them to disperse, simultaneously pointing his blade to both sides: "Eliminate the beasts outside first!"

With that, Hu Xiaodong took the lead, holding his blade towards a zombie at the club entrance.

This was supposed to be Hu Xiaodong’s first true blade fight since his recovery. Compared to his previous escape, he could now distinctly feel the boiling of his blood.

Tightening the steel blade in his hand, Hu Xiaodong’s gaze condensed slightly. Then, his arm swung, and a chilling flash of cold light swept past.

Right then, a "thud" was heard as the beheaded "unlucky one" fell to the ground, its shriveled head rolling aside.

"Nicely done!" Just catching sight of the execution, Wang Qiang couldn’t help but quietly exclaim, while internally he also sighed with relief.

At least from this strike, Hu brother’s skills hadn’t faded.

Realizing this, Wang Qiang also focused his mind, committing himself entirely to his task of eliminating foes.

The few men, except for Wu Chao, were all seasoned Demon Gods; distinctively exceptional in their own rights.

In the act of killing, one word summed it up: fierce!

And in the apocalypse, living long and surviving requires being fierce as one of the essential conditions.

In a mere five minutes, all 10 roaming zombies lay defeated on the ground, turning the originally serene and secluded entertainment paradise restless with the arrival of the four survivors.

Breathing heavily for some Powerful Qi, Hu Xiaodong scanned around.

Wang Zhongyu had mentioned to him beforehand that there was a specialized shop selling archery gear outside the club, and that was Hu Xiaodong’s true destination this time.

Soon, after a thorough search, a rather sophisticated-looking shop appeared in Hu Xiaodong’s view.

Through the large floor-to-ceiling glass window displaying the equipment inside, Hu Xiaodong knew he had found his destination.

Immediately, Hu Xiaodong waved his hand decisively, lifting the steel blade in his hand solemnly and with deep breath, he said in a low voice, "Let’s go, brothers! The place we’re going to is over there!" (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)