Chapter 1014 - 999: Mountain Forest Operation (Part 1)

Chapter 1014: Chapter 999: Mountain Forest Operation (Part 1)

"It’s necessary to go on this trip," Old Zhao replied affirmatively, "However, there’s one thing, Old Xu, if they are still there, what do you plan to do?"

This point is obviously quite important, and through the earlier overview, Old Zhao clearly understood the prisoner’s strength configuration.

When they left the police station, they had manpower and weapons. Plus, their growth during this period must have elevated them to another level.

If Old Xu goes this time and finds them still stationed in the mountain forest, then...

Regarding Old Zhao’s concerns, Old Xu understood and after thinking for a moment, he solemnly replied, "It will depend on the situation. If those guys are there and relatively empty, I’ll find an opportunity to take them down. If they’re all there, we’ll just survey the situation and retreat to discuss further planning."

Old Xu’s response somewhat eased Old Zhao’s worried mind.

He had no doubt about Xu Renjie’s decision-making ability. The latter could complete tasks in enemy territory as instructed by superiors, so dealing with these ragtag bandits wouldn’t pose too much of a problem.

"Who do you plan to take with you?" questioned Old Lin, who had been silent for a while.

Old Xu stroked his chin again, weighed the options, and said, "Besides scouting, we also need to handle the supplies we mentioned just now, so manpower is important... Xiao Hu, Xiao Tang, Brother Luo, Lei Tong, Brother Dazhuang, Hua Biao, you will accompany me on the outing."

Old Xu had his thoughts about selecting these people.

For instance, Lei Tong and Hua Biao, these two are for handling the bandits’ side. As Old Xu mentioned earlier, as long as the opportunity is right, he will act on them.

Lei Tong and Hua Biao, these brothers from the Sharp Blade Company, are undoubtedly the best choice for such tasks.

Tang Xiaoquan, Old Xu needs this young man’s brain to analyze some issues for him.

Although Old Xu has excellent skills in leading troops in war, many times, in this post-apocalyptic harsh environment, having a think tank is clearly going to elevate the team’s survival to another level.

As for Wei Dazhuang, that guy is an expert in killing zombies. Hu Xiaodong’s long-range shooting ability is essential for the team to avoid dangers.

Luo Baochun is more than just the guide on this trip. His driving skills and car repair skills are also a necessity for this mission.

No one is a burden, everyone has their own duties and responsibilities.

This is the fundamental reason why the survivor team has been able to survive until now.

Just after Old Xu called the names, a indifferent voice sounded, "Take me, I’ll go with you!"

"Qiangzi!"

Yes, it was Wang Qiang who made the request.

Wang Qiang still had that "neither alive nor dead" stiff appearance, completely different from his past playful demeanor. Until now, people were still unaccustomed to his 180-degree change.

Old Zhao instinctively looked at Old Xu, after all, Old Xu was the chief commander for the upcoming actions, so whether Wang Qiang would be included was up to him.

"Alright! Qiangzi, you come with me!" Old Xu didn’t hesitate much; his reasoning was simple. ℴ

For one, through recent performances in actions, although Wang Qiang’s condition is somewhat unusual, his execution of orders was decisive.

This was undoubtedly the most valued metric for someone like Xu Renjie, who had a military background.

He needed team members with strong execution ability.

Secondly, Wang Qiang’s current mental state was not suitable for being left at home.

Although Old Xu had never experienced romantic love, as an elder, he understood the depression and pain after a breakup.

If Wang Qiang was left alone, not only wouldn’t it benefit his recovery, but it would also lead him to overthink.

Since Old Xu agreed, Old Zhao couldn’t say much, and the pre-mission discussion came to an end.

A night passed in silence, and dawn arrived quickly.

According to the discussion results, today marked the day for the operation of the small team.

The urgency was primarily driven by the pressing matters at hand.

The presence of unknown enemies and the tightening supply of resources forced Old Xu to take action swiftly.

Born through hardship, perished in comfort, considering the complexity of this mission, the survivors began loading necessary supplies onto the small vehicle.

Wei Yang distributed nearly three days’ worth of necessities, ensuring that with these supplies, Old Xu and his men should be able to complete the upcoming tasks.

Even if the supplies ran out, the operation team in the ruined city had the capacity to replenish autonomously.

"Wang Qiang!" Preparing his equipment with his head down, Wang Qiang heard a pleasant feminine voice from behind. Turning to look, it was Zhao Lina who had come to him unbeknownst.

"Do you need something?" As usual, with a stern face, Wang Qiang’s coldness made Zhao Lina somewhat uncomfortable.

But remembering what her father told her about his past experiences a few days ago, Zhao Lina quickly softened.

"Here, take this." Speaking, Zhao Lina revealed her hands that had been hidden behind her back.

Wang Qiang looked and saw the girl holding a red string.

"What is this?"

"A protective talisman, I made it. Though it looks ugly, I sincerely prayed for blessings from heaven."

"I don’t need this."

Wang Qiang’s refusal made Zhao Lina slightly embarrassed. She knew it took a lot of courage for a girl to give something to a boy, yet Wang Qiang...

"It’s quite rude to refuse a girl’s gift, so no matter what, you have to accept this!" In a tone allowing no refusal, Zhao Lina forced the red string into Wang Qiang’s hand.

The situation with Wang Qiang was witnessed entirely by Tang Xiaoquan.

Just when he was curious about the relationship between Wang and Zhao, a pleasant female voice echoed in his ear, "Nana seems to be interested in Xiao Wang."

"Wei Yang?" Turning his head, Tang Xiaoquan saw the person and immediately showed a cheerful smile.

"Nana has been asking me a lot about Xiao Wang these past two days. If they end up together, hehe, it’s quite nice, don’t you think?" Wei Yang raised an eyebrow playfully while smiling at Tang Xiaoquan.

Hearing this, Tang Xiaoquan apathetically nodded, "It’s nice, but Qiangzi’s current state is, sigh!"

With a light sigh, Tang Xiaoquan lowered his head in some despondency.

"Come on! Qiangzi will recover eventually. But you, listen to me carefully! This time going out, you must be careful. Be cautious and don’t take risks! I’m waiting for you to come back!"

With these simple words, Tang Xiaoquan’s heart surged with warmth.

Nodding his head, for Tang Xiaoquan, Wei Yang’s words were greater than a thousand horses, revitalizing his somewhat weary spirit.

At the same time, Old Xu at the forefront raised his arm and shouted out the action command: "Everyone, get on the car, let’s go!!" (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to go to Qidian(qidian.com) and vote for recommendations, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)