Chapter 62 Reappearance of Civilization

Due to the drop in temperature, it started to get dark around 5:30 pm today. It is estimated that the large group had attracted people who were stranded along the way, and when they appeared, some groups that were already prepared joined the group.

They were about five kilometers from the safe base. With such a large group, it would take them at least an hour to walk there, and traveling in the dark was inevitable.

Wei Yanqing didn't stop walking on the road; he pushed all the vehicles blocking the way aside.

Once the base is stable, this will not only make it easier for official troops to travel, but also for them. He and Rong Yi will definitely travel this route again someday.

Such extensive use of his abilities is not merely for show; it's also about building a reputation so as to attract official cooperation. To gain more contributions to the construction, cooperating with the government is naturally the best option.

As for Rong Yi, his exceptional marksmanship alone is enough to earn him the favor of the authorities.

It was completely dark. Fortunately, many people had brought flashlights. They agreed on a fixed number of flashlights to turn on, trying to avoid attracting zombies in the dark.

The flashlights illuminated a limited area, so people instinctively huddled together, almost shoulder to shoulder, remaining silent even when stepped on.

Rong Yi and the last group were about twenty meters apart. The advancing group dealt with a group of zombies, and Wei Yanqing threw away the corpses in the middle of the road, which also included a few normal people.

"It's good that we left later. Did you see that person? The woman upstairs from us."

Rong Yi, who was focused on his investigation, heard this sentence.

"But I don't think there were many dead, only four in total. That's a huge line. This number is extremely low."

The other person disagreed, saying, "Just listen to me, don't be the first to do anything, let the people in front try everything, understand?"

"oh……"

Rong Yi's attention was quickly diverted when a zombie appeared about sixty meters away from her. Fortunately, there was only one, and she dealt with it with a silenced pistol. However, the two people who had been chatting earlier still heard some of the noise.

"What?"

"It was probably the person at the back making the noise. Let's hurry up, don't fall behind."

They said no more and followed the light to catch up with the main group.

The journey went surprisingly smoothly, and the first person screamed with excitement when they saw the base's large searchlight.

"We're here! Look!"

Just then, the searchlight turned and spotted their group; heavily armed soldiers jogged over.

"Are you from Marriott Residence?"

Everyone nodded in agreement. "Yes, we came from Marriott Garden. This is the base, right?"

It was already confirmed that this was a secure base. The high walls, still under construction, saw a few people coming and going. A soldier with a gun stood guard a short distance away on the wall, gazing into the distance.

"Yes, this is the only safe base in Jin'an District. I saw your previous team. Now, everyone, please take out your ID card and information. If you don't have one, please give your ID number. Someone will guide you inside."

The security base has six entrances and exits, two of which are for military use only, while the other four checkpoints are still occupied by people who had previously queued up.

The refugees lined up with profuse thanks, while the soldier who was there to greet them did not leave. Instead, he searched for someone in the line until he saw Rong Yi and Wei Yanqing.

Wei Yanqing sensed the commotion at the base early on. Upon seeing the searchlights, he turned to find Rong Yi, and the two speculated about what kind of side quests awaited them after entering the base.

"Gentlemen, are you the superhumans that the group in front mentioned?"

Rong Yi looked up and saw a soldier with a straight posture and a resolute and righteous face. She tucked her pistol behind her waist and said, "We are..."

The soldier glanced at Rong Yi's gun and continued, "My name is Wu Junzhi, one of the captains of the Source Exploration Team. The unit is currently searching for capable individuals with superpowers throughout the base to go out and find resources to bring back. Are you interested in learning more?"

This is so interesting!

The two exchanged a glance; it was like a pillow being delivered to someone who was sleepy.

“Interested? My name is Rong Yi.” He turned to introduce his teammate, “Wei Yanqing.”

Wei Yanqing nodded in acknowledgment, and Wu Junzhi pointed to the side, "If you're not in a hurry, you can go over there to talk."

The three moved to a different spot, and people waiting in line saw them chatting and curiously peered in, but unfortunately they couldn't hear anything.

“Those in the front team who have weapons are willing to join the source exploration team, but the formal cooperation will have to wait until a week later. In the meantime, you can leave the city on your own, just be careful to monitor the virus every time you enter or leave.” After saying that, Wu Junzhi took out a piece of paper. “This is the location of my office. I’m there every weekend. Because the repaired power and limited network need to be used in more important places, if you want to join the team, you need to come and sign up with me on the weekend.”

It's not as convenient to use mobile phones to communicate as before, so it's really not easy for the base to restore some network coverage.

Rong Yi put the paper away. "Okay, I want to ask you something. Is the mayor of Baiquan City at the base?"

After being contacted by the school, she lost all contact with her father, who was believed to be her father.

Wu Junzhi shook his head, "He's not here, the mayor..." Then he thought of something, "You also have the surname Rong, what a coincidence."

He was naturally familiar with the name Mayor Rong Jitong, and the girl in front of him said her name was Rong Yi. It seemed that the mayor had a daughter.

"That's me." Rong Yi said without any hesitation. "I couldn't contact my father after the virus outbreak, so the first thing I wanted to do when I arrived at the base was to ask him about him."

Wu Junzhi hesitated for a few seconds, unsure of what expression to make, before saying, "Please accept my condolences. According to reliable sources, the mayor was attacked and has been confirmed dead."

Rong Yi, having prepared himself mentally, sighed softly, "Thank you."

If it weren't for an emergency, Lan Qi wouldn't be in such a hurry to go back. He just doesn't know if this Uncle Lan is still alive.

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Upon first entering the base, one needs to register their identity, followed by a finger-prick blood test. The entire person and any supplies brought in must pass through a disinfection channel.

"The test strips have been made, but unfortunately we don't have enough raw materials and equipment. If we can find everything next time, you won't have to come in and out to collect blood every time." Wu Junzhi didn't leave in a hurry, but accompanied Rong Yi and the others into the base.

When human society collapses and the supply of many materials is cut off, rebuilding it is not as simple as just finding a few things.

"Then I hope to find these materials as soon as possible." Rong Yi wasn't afraid of being pricked by needles, but it was a waste of blood to prick him every time he went in and out.

After the official entry into the base following the testing, the system that previously only displayed mission information finally became active upon entering the instance.

[You have reached the safe base. Side quest activated. Completing the quest will earn you rewards; failure will not result in any penalty.]

Side Quest 1: Obtain assembly line equipment or materials from the Zhongji Factory in Kangtai District.

Side Quest 2: Obtain equipment from Xinhui Electronics Factory in the Fifth South District

Side Quest 3: Obtain equipment from Kangtai District Hefeng Technology Research Institute

Side Quest 4: Obtain grain from the Fenghe District reserve granary

Side Quest 5: Obtain Kanghong Medical Equipment in Chengyang District

Goodness, five side quests popped up as soon as I stepped into the base. I don't know if this was done by multiple people rushing to complete it or if it was done by an individual.

With Wu Junzhi beside him explaining the situation at the base, Rong Yi waited patiently.

(End of this chapter)