Edge of the Apocalypse

Chapter 88: Chapter 83: Carpenter Sun Shan

Day eleven of the apocalypse.

A light rain was still falling, but visibility outside had improved.

Huang Zhiqiang observed the area outside the residential complex with a pair of binoculars.

"Holy shit! Dongzi, you’re a goddamn genius! After that downpour, the zombies outside the complex are actually gone! The horde is gone!"

"Once the rain stops tomorrow, we just need to take care of the zombies that climbed into the complex the day before yesterday."

Yu Dong had calculated everything in advance. He chose to act on the ninth day precisely because he was worried the explosion would attract zombies from farther away.

In his past life, the number of zombies on the streets had decreased significantly after a heavy rain.

Zombies avoided the rain.

The downpour had driven some of the zombies into the underground garage, and they eventually rushed out and killed his past self.

In this life, the heavy rain also dispersed the zombies that had been besieging their complex.

Zhou said, "We still need to be careful, though. The zombies that got into the complex are all hiding in Building Two and Building Three. We’ll have to lure them out and kill them one by one."

Yu Dong sat before the window, a bright smile playing on his lips as he looked at Building Two and Building Three.

"If it’s just zombies... then there’s nothing to be afraid of."

The group recalled the events of the past few days and nodded in unison.

"Zombies really are nothing to be afraid of."

Qiao Ping was deeply moved by this sentiment. "Compared to people, zombies are so simple. The struggles between humans are what’s truly endless..."

Even in a tiny organization, the infighting is endless.

Zhou: "So, the most terrifying thing in the apocalypse is really the human heart... There’s something to what Dongzi said about the dark forest law of the apocalypse. We have to be wary of any other team or individual and treat them as a potential enemy until we can establish communication and resolve our suspicions..."

Huang Zhiqiang: "Speaking of which, didn’t we forget about the lone wolf?"

"Ah, the Master of Traps."

Yu Dong stood up. "He’s been starving for a day, so he should have calmed down by now. Let’s go meet him. Let’s see what this master who can craft so many traps is all about."

Although he had only caught a few glimpses from the outside, Yu Dong knew from Zhao Wenjie’s description that this lone wolf was skilled at handcrafting. The lethal traps he made weren’t something an ordinary person could create.

It required not only excellent craftsmanship but also a high degree of creativity.

Yu Dong opened the door to Room 102, and the six of them walked inside.

They formed a circle, looking at the man in blue jeans and a gray hoodie leaning back on the sofa.

He was unshaven, with average looks and medium height. His hands were rough, indicating he was used to manual labor.

"Wakey-wakey~"

Huang Zhiqiang sprinkled some water on Sun Shan’s face. He slowly opened his eyes and saw the six people in front of him, showing no surprise.

"Hmph? You’re here... I thought you were just going to starve me to death."

Yu Dong pulled up a stool and sat down in front of him.

"Tell us about yourself. Everything from before and after the apocalypse."

"I have nothing to say to a bunch of robbers and murderers like you. Kill me or torture me, do whatever you want. When the army gets here... you’ll all face judgment."

Yu Dong: "?"

The others: "???"

Liu Ye’ye couldn’t hold back anymore. "Talk about the pot calling the kettle black! You were the one who smashed my drone and provoked us first, and now you have the nerve to make false accusations?"

"Provoked you? It was you! You couldn’t just stay in your Building One... you had to use a drone to spy on my territory. You think I wouldn’t shoot it down? So you could scout my defenses and launch a precision attack? As expected... you robbers never give up."

Sun Shan said coldly.

Zhao Youcai was so angry he laughed.

"Hey, buddy! If you didn’t want us looking, you could have just said something! What was the deal with throwing a rock and smashing our drone? And writing those pretentious words, ’STAY AWAY OR DIE’! You have the nerve to say we provoked you? I guess we’re just ignoring the facts now, huh?"

"You can drop the act. You’ve already used bombs to kill people. What else is there to say?"

Zhao Youcai: "They were robbing us! We only blew them up in self-defense! Are you blind?!"

Sun Shan: "Oh... so then you come burn my house down, rob me, and kidnap me? Don’t tell me you expect me to thank you for it?"

Seeing that the argument was about to continue, Yu Dong cleared his throat.

"Alright, I think I get the picture. We were all suspecting each other of being the bad guys. You were afraid we’d rob you, and we were afraid you were plotting against us... The reason we used these methods to get you out was that you refused to communicate. To protect ourselves, we had no choice but to take you down first."

"Bringing you here was, in fact, to facilitate this very conversation."

"You don’t need to worry too much about your life. If we can reach an understanding, we won’t harm you. As for the three robbers who were killed by the explosion the day before yesterday, we can explain everything."

"Huang, untie him."

After the ropes were undone, Sun Shan looked at Yu Dong with confusion. This person seemed... different from the bastard he had been imagining all day yesterday.

Yu Dong extended his hand. "Hello, I’m Yu Dong, the leader of our team."

"Sun Shan. The only person left alive in Building Two."

Sun Shan gave his hand a brief shake, then plopped back onto the sofa, his entire body aching unbearably.

"Now, tell us about your situation. I see you’ve made a lot of rather powerful traps."

"What’s the use? I was so stupid... How could I not have considered that you wouldn’t come through the main door, but break through the security bars on the window instead... Sigh, forget it. There are so many of you, and you even have someone who can make bombs. There’s no way I could ever win against you."

It had to be said, Sun Shan felt a true sense of powerlessness against the team before him.

They had numbers, good equipment, a drone, a robot dog, bombs, smoke grenades, and all sorts of professional tools... The things he had been so proud of were no match for them at all.

"I’m 29, a carpenter. My workshop is in a storage room on the B1 level. When everyone started turning, I happened to be at home. Seeing how dangerous it was outside, I decided to rush down and grab my tools for self-defense. I got lucky—someone had sealed the entrance to the underground garage with angle iron, so I managed to get my tools safely. Then I used the furniture in my apartment to make some weapons and contraptions, killed all the zombies in the hallway, and sealed the main entrance on the first floor... After that, I was fine."

"Later, I made my own telescope and saw that your Building One was... bustling. So many people! I even saw that high school kid from my building. No idea how he ended up over with you."

"There are too many of you, and you’re too strong... I figured with so many people, you’d definitely run out of food and try to rob the other buildings. That’s why I set up so many defensive traps, to stop you from robbing me."

"Doesn’t look like they were much use. That’s basically my story..."

Sun Shan spread his hands.

’I was the one who sealed the Building Two underground garage, which let Sun Shan get his tools early in this life... That’s why he cleared out the hallway so soon.’

Yu Dong understood the reason behind it all.

At this point, the chain of suspicion was gradually breaking.

"If what you’re saying is the truth... then our team will consider taking you in."

"No way. I don’t want to join your team! You guys are asking for trouble! Killing zombies is a job for the government. I just want to stay in my own nest."

Sun Shan’s attitude was firm.

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