Rotting Land: Survive

Chapter 993: Chapter 978

"Anyone else got any ideas?"

"Yeah! Guns! We talked about this before, didn’t we? Although we’ve got a few weapons now, they’re all small stuff like handguns. I think since we’ve decided to settle down here, it’s necessary to get some big guns for backup." Being young, and especially a man, Wu Chao has always dreamed of having his own firearm.

Maybe this is the dream of most people in Huaxia, but unfortunately, due to various past restrictions, firearms were never possible for ordinary households.

But now it’s different; in the post-apocalyptic world, the old moral and legal system has long collapsed. Not to mention guns, even airplanes and tanks—if you can get them, nobody will care.

Although nobody cares right now, but...

"We do need guns, but the problem is, this damn place is in the middle of nowhere. We’re not familiar with the area, so where can we get firearms?"

Hu Xiaodong’s words immediately dampened Wu Chao’s spirits. Yeah, this damn place, they’re all newcomers here. Even though they’ve made a few trips, they’ve only been within ten kilometers or so, and have absolutely no idea where to find firearms.

But Wu Chao wasn’t one to give up easily. He changed his mind and focused on Derek. "Little Derek!"

Hearing Wu Chao calling his name, Derek felt a chill run through him, a sense of foreboding rising up.

"Hehe, you’ve been gathering supplies here for a while now. You should be pretty familiar with the surroundings, right? So, have you seen... anywhere with guns?"

Sighing helplessly, Derek really wanted to say yes, but...

"I mainly collect daily supplies, as for guns... I honestly haven’t seen any."

"Oh!" With a deep sigh, Wu Chao was completely at a loss.

Perhaps feeling a bit sorry for Wu Chao’s despondency, or maybe wanting to offer his own contribution, suddenly after giving his negative response, Derek snapped his fingers in realization and immediately blurted out: "There’s a police station a few kilometers up ahead; I don’t know if..."

"Where?" Not letting Wu Chao finish, Old Xu interrupted.

"Northeast, not too far."

"There’s likely other buildings besides the police station there."

Based on experience, Old Xu believed the government wouldn’t place a police station alone in such a remote place.

And given the bureaucracy’s typical behavior, this police station would likely be of considerable size.

"How do you know?" Derek was curious about Old Xu’s foresight. When he first saw the police station, he didn’t think of it as a government entity; he thought it was a large club or supermarket.

Only after entering did he disappointingly find out there were neither expected delicacies nor practical supplies inside.

Being an American, he couldn’t understand why a public service department would be so ostentatious.

Of course, Derek couldn’t be blamed. Having been overseas for decades, he understandably wasn’t familiar with Huaxia’s nuances.

But these uniquely Huaxia traits provided the Survivor Team a chance to search for the firearms they’d longed for.

"It was a guess; was I right?" Old Xu shrugged with a self-deprecating smile.

"Accurate! Really accurate! Old Xu, you guessed it right; it’s practically a small community. There’s a supermarket and housing inside, but I was alone back then, so I didn’t dare explore deeply. If you plan on going, I’m willing to take you there."

It was a godsend, as Old Xu was worried about not finding supplies nearby, but here was a gift from heaven.

No matter if it was the supplies Tang Xiaoquan and Old Zhao left at the base or those the team brought back later, facing the current number of people, depletion would be pretty substantial once used.

Thus, Old Xu had to consider resupply early, lest they run out and scramble for a solution later when it’s too late.

"Alright, then once the brick matter is settled, Derek, it would be great if you could lead a trip; let’s try our luck there."

After Old Xu spoke, Derek could clearly sense Demmi beside him shake a bit; looking over, he saw her face was rather pale.

Understanding his girlfriend’s concerns immediately, Derek silently reached over, gently grasping her slender hand, then smiled and nodded.

"Old Xu, the vehicle and fuel are also issues." Wang Zhongyu timely raised his hand to speak. "We’ve been using vehicles heavily lately, and the stockpiled fuel has been mostly depleted. We lost two cars yesterday during the big operation. Now, only the bus and Jianghuai remain, so we must think of ways to replenish!"

As the person in charge of vehicles in the team, Wang Zhongyu naturally focused on vehicle issues.

Old Xu had already considered this since transportation was the only means of moving around.

Whether for transport or evacuation, they were essential.

Recent troubles prevented timely fuel replenishment.

If a crisis occurs at this stage, then...

Nothing more needs to be said. Xu Renjie nodded again, "Fuel and vehicle issues will be prioritized, don’t worry, Wang."

"What about seeds? We discussed this earlier about being self-sufficient, tilling the land and farming, but first, we need to get seeds!" Seeing everyone speak up, the usually quiet Wei Dazhuang rarely chimed in.

"Yes, sustainable development has always been our emphasis. With fertile land around us, we should use it well. Only by being self-sufficient can we feel truly secure. But, Dazhuang, it’s deep winter now, so we’ll temporarily hold off on seeds. Once the vehicle, fuel, and bricks are sorted, we’ll try to gather them."

Prioritizing tasks, Old Xu didn’t immediately agree to Wei Dazhuang’s suggestion.

This couldn’t be blamed on Old Xu; the base had too many trivial matters currently, and none could be postponed.

"Let me say something too!" Old Zhao cleared his throat, "As for living, safety is essential, and so are food and drink. However, besides these, our living environment needs to match up. With new friends joining, our previously freed rooms are now crowded. So... we urgently need to renovate and repair the remaining houses."

"I think the same. Not only do we need to repair houses, but we will build more in the future. Old Zhao, as the expert in this area, I’ll hand it over to you completely, alright?"

"Haha, you see, Old Xu, don’t say something so formal. As for house repairs, I can’t wait to get started. If you don’t give me something to do, I’ll forget half the things I’ve learned over my life."

This statement had the room erupting in laughter.

Once the laughter subsided, Zhao Yunhai composed himself and said somewhat solemnly: But... (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, feel free to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)

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