Xu Anran rowed the boat vigorously while talking to Xu Liang. At that moment, Xiao Feng gripped Xu Anran's phone tightly and switched it to speakerphone. Just as Xu Anran was speaking fluently, suddenly, the other end of the line fell silent. Xiao Feng looked down at the phone screen and realized the call had been dropped—clearly, the signal here was extremely weak.

Now that things had come to this, they had no choice but to quicken their pace and move forward with all their might, hoping to find the other's trail as soon as possible.

Night was falling, and darkness was creeping in. They had been on this stretch of water for quite some time. Xu Anran raised her binoculars and peered into the distance, finally managing to make out the faint outline of a small island in the distance. She silently encouraged herself: Just a little longer, and we should be nearing our destination!

Meanwhile, Xu Liang received a call from Xu Anran with great joy. Hearing her familiar voice, an indescribable surge of happiness welled up inside him. He excitedly grabbed Fan Yunfei beside him, shouting uncontrollably, "Great! She's alive! They really escaped! It's unbelievable, she actually did it!"

Fan Yunfei, who had also heard the good news, was overjoyed and couldn't wait to ask, "So, what exactly did she say on the phone just now?"

Xu Liang was immersed in joy when he heard this and was taken aback. After regaining his senses, he quickly replied, "She seems to have told me to go to the base factory to find a ticket and then return to the tent."

Upon hearing this, Fan Yunfei immediately urged, "Then let's get moving!" With that, the two of them headed towards the location of the base factory to begin their search.

Sure enough, after some effort, Xu Liang finally found a ticket with a faint red glow in a secluded corner. He picked it up and saw that it was a ticket to the VIP waiting room.

At the same time, good fortune also came to Fan Yunfei. While searching for a train ticket, he also found a ticket for the next train, which had a countdown timer of six months.

Overjoyed by this unexpected delight, the two were overjoyed. However, just as they were happily setting off on their return journey towards their tent, they suddenly witnessed a fierce fight taking place not far ahead! Upon closer inspection, they were horrified to discover that one of the figures was not human, but a zombie!

Night had fallen, and all around was pitch black. By the dim moonlight, they were horrified to see more and more zombies surging towards them like a tide. The situation was urgent; there was no time to lose. They had to escape as quickly as possible.

Originally, the two planned to go straight back to the tent to wait for Xu Anran's arrival, but seeing so many zombies emerging on the island, they secretly thought that if they could not find a suitable means of transportation, they would probably be trapped on this small island.

Therefore, the two changed their minds and decided to first find a boat as a backup plan, and then go to the tent to meet Xu Anran.

The two rushed to the spot where the boats were moored, but the sight before them shocked them – the shore, which should have been full of boats, was now completely empty, with not a single boat in sight!

It turned out that when they arrived here, all the ships had already left the port, sailing further and further away into the distance, eventually disappearing on the horizon, leaving only gradually shrinking watermarks and indistinct outlines.

Faced with the current situation, the two had no choice but to change their plans and return to the tent to check the situation. Throughout the journey, they remained highly vigilant, armed with powerful laser guns and their sharp eyes scanning their surroundings.

Once a zombie approached, they didn't hesitate to pull the trigger and kill it. Some survivors noticed that the two men were equipped with advanced weapons and equipment, and, coveting them, tried to get closer.

However, what greeted these people was a stern warning: anyone, human or zombie, whoever dared to approach would be killed without mercy! With their resolute attitude and sharp weapons, they successfully scared away many people with ill intentions and quickly returned to their tents.

Looking at the chaotic and disorganized scene around them, the two felt a sense of confusion and helplessness. They stood with their backs to the shimmering lake, their hands gripping their weapons tightly, standing silently like statues.

Just then, a faint shout reached their ears. Looking in the direction of the sound, they saw a small boat slowly approaching them…

As the small boat drew closer, they could clearly see Xu Anran vigorously rowing towards them. Xiao Feng, standing at the bow, was calling out their names and waving enthusiastically.

This scene deeply touched the hearts of the two, and an indescribable emotion welled up within them.

Their eyes instantly welled up with tears, threatening to spill over at any moment; yet, the corners of their mouths involuntarily turned up, revealing an expression that was neither a cry nor a smile. This complex emotion surged within them like a tide, containing both bitterness and joy.

In that instant, their thoughts were surprisingly aligned—Xu Anran at this moment was like a god descending from the heavens, radiating light, and rescuing them from their predicament.

Perhaps it was the bright light from the flashlight that Xiao Feng was holding that shone on Xu Anran, causing them to have such a strange illusion.

Regardless, at this very moment, these two people seemed to be of one mind, simultaneously regarding Xu Anran as the person they trusted most.

"Hurry up and get on the boat!" Xu Anran had already skillfully rowed the boat to them and shouted loudly for them to hurry up and get on the boat.

The two men, who had been lost in their own thoughts, were suddenly jolted back to the harsh reality by Xu Anran's shout. They snapped back to reality instantly, reacted swiftly, and leaped steadily onto the small boat.

At that moment, some people around noticed what was happening and, with ulterior motives, wanted to come closer to take a look.

However, Fan Yunfei was sharp-eyed and quick-witted. Without saying a word, he immediately raised the laser he was holding and, without the slightest hesitation or pity, fired it directly at those who tried to approach, forcing them to retreat repeatedly.

After everyone had successfully boarded the boat, Xu Anran didn't dare to delay for a moment. She hurriedly swung the oars and urged the small boat to leave this troublesome place as soon as possible.