Apocalyptic Reincarnation: Start with a 30-million Bonus-Chapter 264 - 256: Descending the Mountain
The rain lasted for half an hour before it stopped.
It came quickly and left just as quickly.
Li Yu then propped up the rooftop terrace, shook off the rainwater, and lit a cigarette.
There were still some drizzles in the air, but the moon was visible in the sky. Now that the moon had emerged, it likely wouldn't rain anymore tonight.
He exhaled a stream of smoke slowly; the mist was disrupted by the raindrops, creating a blur of white.
The wind had stopped too.
The trees on the mountain appeared disheveled from the wind, some even snapped in half at the trunk. Their twisted shapes seemed to tell of the storm's intensity just moments ago.
After finishing his cigarette, Li Yu suddenly felt hunger pangs, so he quietly stepped into the vehicle and took out two packs of instant noodles, pausing for a moment before feeling around in the dark for a sausage.
He took out an aluminum eating box and added some hot water to the kettle.
With careful steps, he climbed up to the terrace.
He remembered a movie with a star who looked a lot like him, that guy had a real knack for making instant noodles.
Recalling this, he tore open the instant noodle packaging and placed its contents into the aluminum box.
He poured in hot water, just enough to submerge them, then covered the box.
As soon as it was submerged, Li Yu glanced at his wristwatch and started timing.
60.
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With a sharp eye on the time, Li Yu quickly drained the water from the noodles.
He added the seasoning pack and stirred vigorously, all-around. The aroma from the cooked noodles, now blending with the spice mix, intensified with each stir.
After stirring a few more times, he picked up the kettle again and poured in the right amount of hot water.
Then he waited another 30 seconds.
He lifted the lid.
In the cold night air, the noodles' steam rose up, the fragrance aimed straight for Li Yu's nose.
This strong, familiar food scent offered salvation for the soul in the depths of the night.
Li Yu swallowed hard.
Sslurp~
A rushing sense of satisfaction climbed to the top of his head.
The familiar taste stimulated his taste buds, making Li Yu eat faster.
Sslurp~ Sslurp~ Sslurp~
Li Yu took several large bites in a row, chewing and swallowing simultaneously.
Delicious!
The noodles in the bowl disappeared in no time under Li Yu's onslaught.
Then, in one gulp, he drank all the soup and let out a loud, satisfying burp.
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Contented.
Li Yu lit another cigarette and began to smoke with great pleasure.
The seat on the terrace had been dried, leaving no water stains.
Li Yu checked the time; it was 10:30 p.m. If it didn't rain by morning, the ground would likely be much drier.
In that case, returning to base wouldn't be much of a problem.
Thinking about it made him tired, and he was probably on duty until one o'clock, after which Li Hang would take over.
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During Li Yu's shift, nothing happened. It had just rained, and the air was somewhat stuffy.
But because they were on high ground and there was a breeze now and then, it wasn't that suffocating.
After Li Hang took over, Li Yu went down to rest. A lot had happened today, and Li Yu felt tired. He lay down on the bed and fell into a light sleep within a minute.
The night passed.
At 6 o'clock in the morning, Li Yu woke up on time, quickly washed up, and went downstairs to find many people already awake.
The first thing Li Yu did upon waking up was to check the dryness of the concrete floor since they would be going downhill and definitely needed to brake continuously.
If the ground was wet and slippery, it would be extremely dangerous.
Weapons are certainly important, but the people at the base are even more so!
Uncle and the others were already transporting guns, moving the firearms and ammunition from the ground to the surface.
Many boxes had already been piled up on the ground. Li Yu simply asked Li Tie to move the vehicle a bit to free up more space, which would make it more convenient, whether it was loading the boxes on the truck or otherwise.
This time they had prepared many small tools: hand trucks, small mechanical carts, etc., all of which could save them a lot of effort.
Li Tie backed the vehicle out, then drove the truck to a small slope ten meters away, opened the doors of the cargo area, which was just at the right height from slope.
This way, they wouldn't have to lift each box up; they could simply push the carts directly into the truck.
Everyone began to get busy.
The break of dawn.
The mountain they were on was the highest in the vicinity.
While they were transporting the boxes, after moving a few, they straightened their backs, wiped off sweat, and saw the red sun on the horizon, slowly rising.
The surrounding sky was also stained red, a giant orb of sunrise, slowly ascending.
It symbolized a beginning, symbolized endless hope, and everyone was in high spirits upon seeing it.
As they were on the mountaintop, the temperature had dropped recently. Although the sun had risen, there was still a bit of chill.
But because they were continuously moving, they didn't feel cold.
With everyone's concerted efforts, they managed to fill three large trucks to the brim before 8 o'clock.
Everyone was drenched in sweat.
Song Min also cooked some porridge. After having a few bowls, they were ready to head back to the base.
Uncle, Li Tie, Li Gang, Dapao, Tianlong, Ding Jiu, five of them boarded the vehicles. They had driven out three heavy-duty trucks this time, had filled them up, and had also laden a lot of equipment onto the armored car.
These three vehicles could barely contain less than one quarter of the firearms and ammunition.
These heavy-duty trucks, weighing dozens of tons, require a lot of skill to drive.
Li Tie and the others had good driving skills and had been soldiers with strong adaptability. Having them transport the goods back was more reassuring.
Uncle sat in the first armored vehicle, holding a Submachine Gun, sitting in the passenger seat.
Someone definitely needed to escort and protect along the way, and this armored car could serve that protective purpose.
In case someone showed up on the way, they wouldn't be without the ability to resist.
Four vehicles, five people, four veterans, and one former Armed Police captain.
"Li Yu, we'll leave first. Take care over there. We should arrive tomorrow at noon," Uncle said.
Li Yu waved his hand and said, "You too, take care on the way. Drive slower, especially on the middle of the mountain slope. Although it has been cleared, you still have to be careful there."
Farewells were said one by one.
Due to the tight schedule, Uncle and the others then departed back to the base.
The heavy-duty trucks filled with firearms and ammunition made the concrete pavement crackle.
But fortunately, it could withstand the weight.
The convoy of four vehicles left at an extremely low speed.
20 minutes later, Uncle's voice came through the walkie-talkie: "Li Yu, we've reached the foot of the mountain safely. Don't worry about us. We're leaving."
Li Yu and the others finally relaxed, and quickly replied, "Good."
This descent by vehicle was only half the time it would take for a person to climb up, which was about 30 minutes, showing just how cautious they were on the way down.
