Chapter 392 Jingmao Commercial City...
The following morning, as dawn broke, a convoy of five vehicles slowly drove out of the Flameheart Base.
Three off-road vehicles led the way, followed by two reinforced pickup trucks, with thick steel plates protecting the truck beds completely.
The wheels rolled over the abandoned road, raising a cloud of yellowish dust.
Inside the pickup truck bed, the team members sat neatly, their uniform black combat suits making them look particularly grim.
Despite the continuous sunny weather during this period, the uniforms were still long-sleeved and long-legged, as survivors had a habit of not exposing their skin after the apocalypse.
A careful observer will notice that these combat uniforms have no markings.
Lu Nange and her group made meticulous arrangements for the week-long closure of the 'Flame Heart' market.
Two days ago, I led the base's superhumans in a combat training exercise, collecting supplies while clearing out zombies.
For the next three days, they decided to act alone, searching for supplies while also infiltrating other bases to gather information.
The last two days were spent at the 'Flameheart' base selecting new members—Flameheart needs to continuously absorb fresh blood to grow stronger!
If even Longteng isn't safe, then the only option is to build their own base...
Originally, Lu Nange and her group only planned to take twenty level-three ability users out to see if they could squeeze out a few more level-four ability users for Yan Xin, like squeezing a sponge.
Unexpectedly, the number of people volunteering and joining the team far exceeded expectations.
Sang Che and Sang Yan are going, as are Aunt Gu's son Xie Lin'an and daughter Xie Linlin.
He Huaijing and He Huairang from the He family also volunteered...
Even more surprisingly, last night, the Ren, Shen, and Wu families, who had previously expressed their willingness to move into the villas, all sent their young members...
When they gathered at dawn, He Zhuo looked at the dense crowd in front of him and couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.
"Goodness, fifty people have gathered here. Is the special training going to turn into a spring outing?"
"It's all the same." Chi Yanzhou was quite calm: "Bringing ten is the same as bringing a group. Their increased strength means more security for 'Flame Heart'."
Shi Xu, who had just been dragged out of the lab, said, "It's like taking care of a child. Maybe I shouldn't go?"
These words immediately drew criticism from the crowd.
Gu Qi sneered: "Anyone can say that, except you!"
He Zhuo: "Back then, I was forced to become an uncle, and I haven't complained yet!"
Gu Wan rolled her eyes: "So that you won't bother Nan Nan, even a kid like A Ye who's not even ten years old has to take you with him every day!"
Ji Xian added sarcastically, "You even want to keep zombies as toys..."
Lu Beiye looked up: "A typical example of a brat!"
Shi Xu: "...I'm spending all my time in the lab, my joints are starting to age. Let's go outside and get some exercise!"
[In the years to come, I will be irreconcilably opposed to the word 'child'!] Shi Xu gritted his teeth and secretly vowed.
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With the number of people increasing exponentially, the original plan to visit nearby shopping malls and supermarkets was clearly no longer feasible.
Lu Nange and her group changed their destination to "Jingmao Commercial City," a place that offers one-stop shopping and experiences before the apocalypse.
Jingmao Commercial City has now become one of the gathering places for zombies.
Many survivors ventured into the post-apocalyptic world, but very few escaped unscathed; most remained there forever, turning into zombies...
As supplies at various bases become increasingly scarce, many people have considered the Jingmao Commercial City.
However, the number of zombies is enormous, and if extreme measures such as explosions are used, the supplies will also be destroyed.
Therefore, this commercial city was never completely cleared out, and the probability of having remaining supplies is quite high!
Jingmao isn't particularly far from the Flameheart Base; it's about an hour's drive away...
The convoy moved through the dilapidated streets, with sporadic zombies emerging from the ruins, howling and lunging at the convoy, but they were easily dealt with by Chi Yi and his companions in the lead SUV...
Some of the buildings along the streets of Beijing are dilapidated, with broken glass and gravel covering the road. Broken cars are parked everywhere, some of which have rusted to the point of being just skeletons.
Occasionally, you can still see some long-desiccated corpses...
"There's a horde of zombies 500 meters ahead." Lu Nange's cold voice came through the walkie-talkie again.
Sure enough, at the crossroads not far away, dozens of dark zombies were wandering aimlessly.
They were ragged, their skin ashen, and they emitted chilling growls...
The off-road vehicle leading the way showed no sign of slowing down.
Lu Xici rolled down the car window, flicked his fingers, and several blazing fireballs flew towards the densest part of the horde of corpses...
At the same time, He Zhuo manipulated the mud and gravel on the ground, instantly forming an obstacle that cleverly separated the zombies.
"Boom—" The fireball exploded, instantly engulfing more than a dozen zombies.
The smell of burning mixed with the stench of decay wafted in on the wind.
The remaining zombies were enraged and roared as they charged at the convoy.
One of the zombies, engulfed in flames, was particularly ferocious, breaking through the wall of fire and charging straight at the convoy.
In the second SUV, Lu Beiye quietly looked out the window.
The little guy was holding Zhizhi in his arms, while Gangzi stood on the roof of the car, his beady eyes scanning the surroundings.
As the fire zombie charged towards the convoy, Lu Beiye gently raised his hand, a golden light flashed, and the zombie's head rolled to the ground...
Gu Qi released a jet of water at the opportune moment, extinguishing the still-burning corpse.
Lu Nange raised her hand and waved it lightly, and flames rose into the air from the area surrounded by earth shields and flames.
Moments later, the wind subsided, mud and gravel fell, and a jet of water extinguished the sparks completely...
Just then, the lead SUV passed through the charred section of road. From the window of the second vehicle, vines stretched out, coiling back crystal cores from the zombie remains and quickly retracting them into the vehicle.
This series of fluid and coordinated actions left the Flameheart ability users in the truck bed, whose palms gleamed with supernatural energy, completely dumbfounded...
"That speed... is too fast!"
"What incredible teamwork!"
"I thought with a zombie horde, we'd at least have to stop and clean up for a bit, and that would be the end of it?"
"Don't be so surprised, at least we slowed down!"
"That makes sense... but could you please tone down that infatuated look?"
......
Exclamations of amazement rose and fell in the truck bed.
Even Sang Che, Sang Yan, Xie Linlin... were somewhat shocked at this moment.
From the moment they set off, they requested to stay in the truck bed with the other Flameheart ability users and did not ask for any special treatment because of their kinship with Lu Nange and the others.
Xie Linlin: "I had to see it with my own eyes! I had only heard that Wanwan and the other twelve were quick and coordinated, but I never imagined they were this good!"
He Huairang grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, and said with a hint of relief, "I feel like I've found a golden thigh to ride, and I feel so at ease!"
Beside him, He Huaijing's gaze was resolute: "Only by improving our strength can we fight alongside A Zhuo and the others!"
These words elicited nods of agreement from Xie Linlin, Sang Che, Sang Yan, and others.
However, there are always discordant voices.
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