Chapter 52 A Triumphant Return
"Alright, you've asked enough questions. Since we still have some time, let's pack up and head out together?"
Qingyu stood up from the sofa.
"Should we go back to the meeting point?"
Han Shuo dispelled all his doubts and got up to prepare. He didn't have much: a Tang sword, a hunting rifle without bullets, and a backpack to carry some food.
As for Captain Wang and Fatty, Han Shuo didn't mention it at all during the interview.
Han Shuo didn't mention Captain Wang because Captain Wang and Qing Yu were from the same place, and he was worried that their acquaintance might cause some trouble.
As for Fatty and Li Shurou, everything will become clear once I return in a few days and bring them over.
"Hehe, no rush, little brother Han Shuo, want to have some fun with us?" Qing Yu chuckled, his expression unreadable.
"Hmm? Not going back?" Han Shuo thought to himself. Soon, he remembered the original purpose of Qing Yu and the others coming here and spoke up.
"Brother Qingyu, do you mean you want to go back into the shopping mall?"
"Smart!" Qingyu gave a thumbs up.
"There's not much food left at the gathering point. Now that the crisis this morning has passed, we still need to find a way to get some food."
The large shopping mall in front of them was the best place. Qingyu and his group had already seen a lot of food inside, but they were forced back by the zombie horde and then the intelligent zombies appeared, so they had to put it aside for the time being.
According to Qingyu's analysis, there aren't too many zombies left in the mall. After all, they've used up some bullets and dealt with quite a few zombies. As long as they're careful, Qingyu is confident they can handle it.
If successful, the food problem will be solved in the short term.
"Haha, no problem!" Han Shuo replied cheerfully. He was cautious and meticulous, but that didn't mean he lacked courage.
"I knew I was right about you. Xiao Zhao, give Hu Zi's rifle to Han Shuo." Qing Yu patted Han Shuo on the shoulder and gave the order to the rear.
Qingyu knew that Han Shuo's hunting rifle had run out of bullets.
"No need, giving it to me would be a waste of bullets. This will do." Han Shuo drew his Tang sword, and a flash of light appeared.
He knew that Qingyu valued him, and sometimes Han Shuo decided that he still needed to show his abilities appropriately.
Qingyu didn't try to persuade him further, but gave Han Shuo a meaningful look.
"Haha! Okay then, take good care of yourself later."
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Soon, the four of them went downstairs and returned to the mall entrance.
Xiao Zhao turned his head and looked at the spot where Hu Zi had fallen, feeling a pang of sadness.
At this moment, there was no trace of Hu Zi left, not even a piece of his clothes.
"Sigh~!" Qingyu sighed.
Let's go!
Then, Qingyu pulled the shovel that was stuck on the handle and put it back into his waistband.
The mall doors opened, and there weren't many zombies inside.
"Let's get to work, brothers!" With that, Qingyu took the lead and rushed forward, followed closely by Xiao Zhao and Zheng Deliang.
Han Shuo stretched out his arms, drew his Tang sword, and joined the battle!
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The four of them used melee weapons, and they didn't fire many shots unless the zombies attacked in hordes.
Just as Qingyu said, there were less than half as many zombies left, so clearing them out wasn't too dangerous.
Ten minutes later, the group walked and stopped, hacking and slashing their way through, until they reached the basement level, where the supermarket was located. It was here that Qingyu and the others had encountered hordes of zombies, but now it was much quieter.
"Not bad, young man Han Shuo!" Qing Yu praised. He had witnessed Han Shuo's performance along the way. At first, he thought Han Shuo was just fond of Tang swords, but now it seemed that he was a true master of swordsmanship!
In those ten minutes, the group killed more than a hundred zombies.
Each time, Han Shuo could easily sever the heads of zombies from various angles with a single strike, and he could even handle four or five zombies at the same time with ease!
If Qingyu, as a genetically engineered human, is number one in killing enemies, then Han Shuo is undoubtedly number two!
Qingyu knew very well that Xiao Zhao and Zheng Deliang were among the best in the world; otherwise, they wouldn't have been selected by the research institute from so many special forces soldiers.
However, compared to Han Shuo, Han Shuo, wielding a Tang sword, appears to be stronger!
"Yes, Brother Han's knife is the best I've ever seen!" Xiao Zhao, the youngest and obviously more active, couldn't help but praise him as well.
"This knife is my only skill; without it, I'm far inferior to you," Han Shuo said modestly to Xiao Zhao.
"Haha, I underestimated you."
Qingyu laughed loudly, his face beaming with undisguised joy. Han Shuo's performance had truly surprised him.
"With such skills, coupled with his cautious and calm personality, we must bring him into the research institute," Qingyu thought to himself. He was the kind of person who loved talent the most. If Han Shuo could successfully evolve, he would undoubtedly be a powerful asset to the entire research institute!
"Alright, Brother Qingyu, stop flattering me and hurry up and get your things!"
Before they knew it, the four of them had entered the supermarket.
"Yes, business comes first!"
"Han Shuo and I will go get the food. Xiao Zhao, keep watch around. Liangzi, go find a cart. Let's try to get as much as possible."
After Qingyu gave the instructions, the group began to take action.
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This time, without any major surprises, Zhao Deliang found a delivery cart, which would make things much more convenient for everyone.
Large shopping malls are too dangerous, and almost no one had touched the items in the supermarket. Before long, Han Shuo and his group had filled the shopping cart to the brim.
The cart was almost entirely filled with rice and noodles, and the remaining corners were stuffed with oil, seasonings, and other miscellaneous items, all of which were long-shelf-life, hunger-suppressing foods.
In the gathering point, there are civilian survivors who specialize in cooking, so all these things are the most cost-effective!
Looking at the full load of goods, Qingyu laughed heartily. This trip was equivalent to all their previous gains. Even if there were more than 50 people in the gathering point, it would be enough to eat for a month at the most conservative estimate!
"Brothers, let's go! Let's head back home!" Qingyu waved his hand, and the four of them embarked on their return journey.
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However, a small problem arose when going upstairs. After so much time, the power system had long since collapsed, and the freight elevator was unusable. The group had no choice but to carry the cart down the stairs to the first floor.
To Han Shuo's surprise, Qing Yu took on the heaviest burden from behind all by himself, allowing the three of them to focus on lifting the front while he supported the weight from behind.
That power! Unbelievable!
As expected of genetically engineered humans who have pushed the limits of human capabilities, this vehicle must weigh several thousand kilograms.
In terms of strength alone, Qingyu is comparable to several weightlifting champions!
Han Shuo grew increasingly envious...
As evening approached, the four successfully pushed the goods back to the gathering point.
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