Snowstorm: I'm Super Rich in the Apocalypse-Chapter 340: Mutated Animals

The weather today was especially good, and the little grass by the roadside had already sprouted, covering the ground in a layer of light green. How long had it been since they’d last seen the blue sky, the white clouds, the sunshine, and the small grass? In the afternoon, they found a riverside spot, sat for a while, and enjoyed the embrace of nature.

Although time was tight, no one could be sure how long they would live, so while alive, there were some things one shouldn’t be stingy about, such as this kind of weather. Perhaps each time you experience it could be the last.

They didn’t see a single pedestrian on the road. More than four years into the apocalypse, the living were mostly those who were part of organizations or had a fixed place with resources. During continuous disasters, no one wandered the roads without good reason.

After basking in the sun for a while and catching a few fish by the river, they continued on their journey.

Nature really was miraculous. Despite so many extreme weather conditions, there were still fish in the river.

However, everyone noticed that the fish had undergone some changes and remained alive for a long time after being removed from the water, which deterred them from keeping the fish to eat. By the time they reached the next river, they had released them back into the water.

Food wasn’t scarce for them now, so they decided not to consume these possibly mutated creatures to avoid any potential harm. If they were to eat them and then mutate themselves, the loss would not be worth it.

Crows occasionally flew across the sky, these scavenger birds having an easier time surviving.

For the moment, the trees still showed no signs of green, as acid rain and other disasters had damaged many of their roots. Unlike grass, which could easily grow back once the soil was replenished, trees had a harder time.

Because there was little vegetation on the mountains, surviving animals were scarce. Even if there were any, they were creatures like mice and snakes, which could live in dark environments for long periods and had also undergone changes due to the environmental shifts.

Therefore, Gu Pan and the others didn’t dare hunt them for food. They had provisions, so there was no need to take such risks.

After dark, they stayed overnight in an open area far from the city in both directions. In the past, they preferred abandoned factories, but now they found that the emptier the place, the safer it was. Unpredictable weather kept people from straying far from the city. In the city, they could immediately take cover if something fell from the sky. In open places with nowhere to hide, naturally no one came.

They were different, with a truck modified for their needs, making this a very safe spot.

After dinner, they chatted for a while before taking turns to sleep. They needed to get up early the next day and set off on the road again. On this trip, Gu Pan had a clear goal, but couldn’t disclose it, and her teammates had their own clear agendas too—to undertake a final search for items that could be useful to them or to the base.

They were all aware that Mount Everest Base was under construction, but also knew that only a few could go there. Construction of Mount Everest Base, which began during the short polar day, was hampered by a shortage of materials and transportation difficulties. The short polar day was followed by a long polar night, which delayed the construction schedule. Then there were hailstorms and dust storms that completely halted progress. Even if construction could continue uninterrupted, it would take at least half a year. Any additional disasters could cause indefinite delays.

So, this time, they needed to gather more supplies. Whether it was to contribute to the base or to secure spots to go to Mount Everest, securing resources was crucial. This was why Gu Pan wanted everyone to come together—she could collect many things along the way, and her friends could use their abilities to gather supplies. It would not feel as if they were relying solely on her. Progress and effort needed to be collective if the team was to go further.

This time they did not head to the city, since the city’s supplies had been mostly scavenged. They were looking for energy resources, so they targeted factories and mines. With two trucks, they could bring back quite a lot, and on the road, they could find more vehicles that were still drivable. They had fuel, everyone could drive, and if they really found a lot of resources, each person could potentially drive a vehicle back.

The next morning, everyone got up early and climbed a nearby mountain to watch the sunrise. The sunrise at this time was truly beautiful. The pale sky gradually reddened, deepening in hue, until the sun finally appeared above the horizon, illuminating the world around them. The sunshine warmed their skin, and the air carried the fragrance of moist earth.

Cheng Lang was the first to shout toward the distance, "Ah, I am still alive."

Cheng Yang followed, shouting, "We are still all together."

Gu Pan joined in, calling out, "The future will definitely get better."

Fang Lanlan proclaimed, "The apocalypse will definitely pass."

With hope in their hearts, they voiced their wishes under the rare clear sunrise.

This place was far from the city, so they weren’t worried about being heard, only startling a few birds perched on tree branches.

By noon, they arrived at a suburban area with a large rubber factory.

The place was deserted; no one had come here because the factories in this area produced chemical materials, and after the apocalypse, people feared leaks, hence the absence of visitors.

Wearing gas masks, Gu Pan and her group drove into the factory grounds.

After entering, they found it was not dangerous, as there were bugs on the ground, big rats, and birds in the sky. In case of severe pollution, there would be no life.

Of course, regardless of the situation, they could not take off their gas masks or protective suits.

Once inside the factory, they began searching for supplies from top to bottom.

They started with the canteen, which had only moldy food that was mostly eaten by rats and insects. Most items were deteriorated beyond recognition.

Despite that, they still held hope for finding rare supplies, such as oil or raw materials.

In the warehouse, they had an unexpected find: factory uniforms that seemed to have been delivered just as the apocalypse hit and had not been distributed. A whole warehouse of clothes was stored in metal cabinets, so they were not damaged by rats and were well-preserved.

They gathered the pure cotton work clothes together, planning to load them into the truck when leaving, but first they had to see what else there was and then decide how to pack and what to pack. fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com

In addition to these, they also found some new bedding, presumably purchased for the dormitories. These were likewise collected.

Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng found gasoline in a storage room, which was an unexpected joy. Gu Pan immediately moved it all into the Space because if they were to transport it back by vehicle, the loading and unloading would take a long time, which was not worth wasting here. Moreover, the trucks couldn’t carry it all, so it was better for her to keep it for now.

Next, they entered the workshop where most of the rubber materials had dried out. Gu Pan and the others, not knowledgeable about this, called Duan Shumei over.

Duan Shumei said some of the materials could still be processed and might be useful to take back for the base.

So, they gathered what Duan Shumei indicated might be useful onto carts.

At this point, Cheng Yang and Fang Lanlan found many finished rubber strips in the storage room. Unable to fit these in their trucks, they came up with a new plan: not to take these items with them now, but to leave them here for collection on their return, conserving resources.

There was no need to leave someone to watch over them because having fewer people there could be dangerous if they encountered enemies. It was also risky to send two people back to the base with the goods because of the distance and too many unknowns on such a long journey. Therefore, the only option was to leave the items untouched until they could retrieve them later.

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