83 Days of Scavenging
Zong Zhengchu looked at the somewhat disheveled group around him and rubbed his temples.
“The mutated earthworm swarm was unexpected, but given the current situation, we can only try to get rid of them.” Deputy Captain Hong Sheng, while cleaning his gun, discussed with Zong Zhengchu, “Going back like this is definitely not the best course of action.”
“I know.” Zong Zhengchu was also unwilling to go back like this. “Most of the supplies we brought out were destroyed by those earthworms. Unless we take over the supplies at the grain depot, this mission will be a complete loss.”
If they were to pull off such a disastrous mission during a high-level handover at the base, they would be in for a world of trouble.
Hong Sheng naturally thought so too.
After reaching an agreement, the two discussed ways to deal with the mutated earthworm swarm.
After resting for a while, the team, under the arrangement of the two, entered the grain station area several more times to probe. Naturally, there were losses, and some people were even swallowed by the earthworms and were unable to escape.
However, they also learned about the size and attack methods of the earthworm swarm. On one occasion, they even got close to the granary. The wood-type ability user took this opportunity to explore and found that there must be a lot of food inside, and even some living grains!
This news gave the team a significant boost.
After a period of rest, they continued to struggle with the swarm of earthworms, wearing them down little by little.
However, as the mutated earthworm swarm was gradually eliminated, the team's supplies were consumed even faster.
Before Zong Zhengchu and his official entourage could say anything, the recruited superhumans already had some other ideas.
Zhao Conglu also signed up for the task, and she was currently bandaging her calf. In the previous round of tasks to clear mutated earthworms, she was hit by the tail of an earthworm, but fortunately, the injury was not serious.
There were several other superhumans nearby who were also injured, and they were all enduring the pain while tending to their wounds.
If it weren't for their improved physique and enhanced recovery abilities after becoming superhumans, they would probably be lying on the ground, groaning in pain, unable to get up, given their current injuries. They wouldn't be able to bandage themselves like this and prepare to continue fighting monsters.
However, they weren't just gathered here to chat; they were waiting for their medication.
Soon, Wei Sisi returned from the logistics department with a pale face. Without needing to say anything, everyone knew that she hadn't received the medicine.
Immediately, someone couldn't help but mutter in dissatisfaction: "What the hell? They didn't do their intelligence work well, so they're making us pay the price? At this rate, I haven't even fed the zombies yet, and they'll kill me with this kind of operation!"
Wei Sisi recounted what she had just witnessed. In short, not only were the superhumans without medicine, but the officials, except for those who were seriously injured, were also largely unable to receive medical treatment. The only three superhumans who were able to provide treatment were all exhausted.
"And I glanced over, and it seems there's not much food left," Wei Sisi said hesitantly.
The superpowered individuals became even more furious.
Some have already begun suggesting whether or not to withdraw from this operation.
If they really withdraw, they'll suffer a huge loss this time.
No one could make a complete decision.
Ultimately, they decided to persevere a little longer.
They persisted until it got dark.
The last mutated earthworm also died under the siege of the crowd, and everyone collapsed to the ground in a panic.
Despite his aching pain, Zong Zhengchu arranged for everyone to set up camp and rest, distributed crystal cores, restored their powers, and provided food.
However, they couldn't completely relax yet, because this was only dealing with a swarm of earthworms. There were still large numbers of zombies waiting for them to clear in the grain depot, which was the original focus of this mission.
The superhumans were making the most of their time to recover their strength when the food distribution team came over and gave each of them a small bread roll.
About half the size of a palm.
It wasn't until the people distributing the food had all gone that everyone realized that this was the only half-bread they would have to eat that night.
Immediately, some hot-tempered people couldn't stand it, got up and started cursing, saying they would go and look around to see if there was anything to eat.
Zhao Conglu sighed and joined Wei Sisi in walking around.
There's no other way; there's another tough battle tomorrow, and this little bit of food is really not enough.
Fortunately, Zong Zhengchu and the others were aware of this and did not bring up discipline. They allowed them to act freely, only stating that they should be back within two hours.
"Which way?" Wei Sisi asked Zhao Conglu.
"Let's see how it goes. If we head towards areas with more vegetation, we might find some edible mutated plants."
"good."
Unfortunately, the two seemed to have bad luck. After walking for almost half an hour, they hadn't seen anything edible, not even a single small mutated animal.
Zhao Conglu sensed something was amiss: "Are those earthworms so domineering? They don't even allow other mutated animals to pass by their territory?"
However, based on the information about mutated earthworms that everyone knows, this group does not have such a strong aversion to other species.
Then there's another possibility.
Zhao Conglu's expression turned serious: "We can't go any further. We need to go back immediately! There might be some powerful guys around here!"
As she spoke, she turned to walk back.
However, Wei Sisi stopped in her tracks.
"Sister Lu, look over there... what's that glowing?"
Zhao Conglu looked in the direction Wei Sisi was pointing.
I was startled.
Not far away, a roadside that could be vaguely seen was now flashing with colorful lights, and cheerful music could be heard intermittently in the air.
Just like the food trucks that were common on the roadside before the apocalypse.
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of caution in each other's eyes.
Wei Sisi lowered her voice: "Sister Lu, that wouldn't be...that thing, would it?"
Zhao Conglu: "..."
She didn't know either!
This desolate wilderness, dark and windy, is truly the perfect environment for evil spirits to emerge!
But!
This is supposed to be a zombie apocalypse?! How did ghosts suddenly appear?! Don't change your worldview so fast! At least give us a heads-up!
Yes, Zhao Conglu is afraid of ghosts.
To be precise, there are basically very few people who are not afraid of ghosts. Even if there are such people, they are not Zhao Conglu and Wei Sisi who are here at this moment.
The two looked at each other, and after a moment, decided—
Run first, then worry!
They turned and ran in the opposite direction without prior arrangement.
Before he had even taken two steps, he heard shouts coming from the air:
"Sister Lu—Ms. Zhao Conglu—come here—Ms. Wei Sisi—this way—"
The sound still echoed!
Zhao Conglu and Wei Sisi shuddered.
My heart pounded with growing fear and unease.
Oh my god! That ghost even knows its own name! It's calling out!
No, no, we can't turn back!!!
Ghost stories say that you should never turn around when you hear a ghost calling your name, or your soul will be taken away!
The two of them ran with their heads down.
Huff... huff huff... huff...
There was a panting sound following behind!
Aaaaaaah, the ghost is catching up!!!
Wei Sisi was now annoyed that her speed ability had to be used up. Help! She didn't want to be eaten by a ghost!
As Zhao Conglu ran, she gritted her teeth and mobilized the little supernatural power she had left, praying that her power could harm the ghost.
"Get out of here—!"
She whirled around and flung a handful of gold needles toward the sound of panting—hmm?
With a cry of "Holy crap!", a ball of fire suddenly shot up, narrowly blocking the golden needle.
Then a female voice rang out: "Sister Lu, what are you doing?! Are you trying to murder your teammate?!"
Zhao Conglu: "?"
Wei Sisi: "???"
The two stopped.
"Guan Ningyu??"
"It's you?!"
Guan Ningyu looked completely bewildered: "What's wrong? If it's not me, is it a ghost?"
Zhao Conglu: "..."
Wei Sisi: "..."
A moment later, Guan Ningyu, realizing she was really being treated like a ghost, couldn't stop laughing.
Fortunately, seeing that the two looked extremely pale, he managed to get down to business: "Come with me quickly, I have something good to show you!"
She then turned and walked toward the location of the colorful lights.
Clearly, it was she who had just shouted their names, but the distance between them was a bit far, causing her voice to be intermittent and distorted, which only exacerbated the misunderstanding.
The two followed behind Guan Ningyu, watching the strings of colorful lights ahead grow brighter and brighter, the cheerful music in their ears stopped playing intermittently, and even the aroma of fried skewers wafted through the air.
The questions in their minds grew more and more numerous.
When they saw the scene before them, their eyes nearly popped out of their sockets in shock!
"This...this can't be a hallucination, can it?!"
Several familiar faces were gathered around, showing no signs of the disheveled state they had just endured in a fierce battle.
Surrounded by these people was a brightly colored food truck covered in colorful lights and playing cheerful music!
Oh no, it wasn't just the food truck. Zhao Conglu also saw a teammate buy a new set of clothes and change out of his tattered ones.
but!
This is just too unbelievable!
Forget about who would still run a food truck after the apocalypse; even if they did, would they run it in a place like this?!
Before Zhao Conglu could question the authenticity of the scene, she heard Wei Sisi beside her exclaim softly, "That's Boss Ji!"
Zhao Conglu took a closer look.
Good heavens, isn't that Ji Tong, the big boss, the owner of the food truck?!
Zhao Conglu immediately understood why her teammates no longer had any doubts.
She also stopped doubting it.
Guan Ningyu brought the people over and then ignored them, hurriedly squeezing into the food cart window while calling out, "Boss, boss, is the fried chicken and large bottle of cola I just ordered ready? I also want a bunch of grilled chicken feet, a bunch of grilled pork belly, and a skewer of grilled chives!"
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