Rotting Land: Survive-Chapter 477 - 472: Villa of Terror (Part 1)

Early the next morning, when the sky finally brightened completely, Xu Renjie led a group of soldiers to drive to another independent villa less than 100 meters from the base for investigation.

Meanwhile, Old Zhao, following Xu Renjie’s instructions from last night, teamed up with Lin Junfu, Bi Dahu, Yue Guishan, and others to begin installing the relay station.

According to the plan, they intended to place the equipment on the top floor of the villa.

To ensure the stability and wide range of signal reception, Yue Guishan planned to intercept a five-meter long segment of water pipe from within the villa’s network.

Since there’s currently no usable water supply, this piece serves no purpose, so it’s better to repurpose waste for something worthwhile.

Combined with the existing four-meter antenna, the total length could reach nine meters, and with the villa located halfway up the hill, Old Lin estimated a reception range of 40-50 kilometers should be achievable without problems.

But of course, securing a nine-meter length standing upright isn’t easy, so Old Zhao and the others decided to weld an extra support base at the bottom of the antenna to provide windproof stabilization.

With the plan set, there was nothing more to say, and the survivors at the base immediately got to work under the guidance of the professionals, each carrying out their duties.

Meanwhile, Xu Renjie successfully arrived at the other independent villa a hundred meters away.

Just as before, the villa surroundings remained quiet, with only occasional birdcalls adding some color to the silent atmosphere.

Xu Renjie used the same method to pry open the closed gate; the overall layout of this villa’s courtyard was no different from the base, allowing Old Xu to spot the floor-to-ceiling window on the third floor at a glance, further strengthening his resolve to investigate inside.

This time, he didn’t worry about whether the door might get damaged by forceful entry, roughly prying the lock with a crowbar, and once done, immediately advanced into the villa with his team.

No matter how many times, entering such a villa always offers a visual refresh.

The spacious living space inside, with its complex, luxurious furnishings and a dizzying array of decorative displays, is enough to dazzle anyone.

However, for the disciplined Sharp Blade Company soldiers, this evidently failed to capture their attention.

Their focus was entirely on guarding the interior, forming pairs to quickly inspect the nearby rooms, alternating as they moved forward.

’Living room on the first floor, safe!’

’Bedroom, safe!’

’Bathroom, safe!’

’Meeting room, safe!’

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The results of each inspection were passed to Xu Renjie through the soldiers’ low voices. Once confirming the first floor showed no abnormality, Xu Renjie decisively commanded to proceed upstairs.

Upon ascending the stairs, Lei Tong at the head became cautious and slowed down, simultaneously gesturing an alert for possible enemy presence ahead.

His eyes captured patches of dry crimson bloodstains on the wooden floor surface, disordered blood marks everywhere on the snow-white walls, and as the soldiers approached the second floor, a faint noise attracted their attention.

They instinctively halted, shifting from defense to combat mode almost immediately.

In an instant, six steel blades gleamed with chilling light, indisputable in their sharpness.

Xu Renjie signaled Hua Biao in the front row to proceed with the investigation, after which Hua Biao nodded in agreement, raised the riot shield cautiously and moved forward.

Each step was taken with extreme care, fearing to startle any lurking enemy hidden in the shadows.

Step by step, Xu Renjie and his subordinates intently watched the movement around the stair entrance.

And just as Hua Biao was about to reach the top of the stairs and enter the second-floor interior, a black shadow collided unexpectedly.

It’s hard to say, but the reaction of the Sharp Blade Company soldiers was indeed swift. Hua Biao swung his blade outward almost at the instant the threat appeared.

This was a reflex action honed through countless drills, and the unfortunate black shadow didn’t even have the chance to react before collapsing on the ground.

But dealing with the shadow did not mark the end of combat, because while Hua Biao neutralized the enemy, three more creatures were rapidly rushing towards him.

’There are Runners here too!’ Astonished, Hua Biao quickly braced his shield for defense, simultaneously signaling for reinforcements to his comrades behind.

After all, in such a confined space, relying solely on Hua Biao would not suffice to halt the fan-shaped attack from the speed-oriented ’Runners’.

Upon seeing Hua Biao in difficulty, the soldiers immediately sprang into action, each rushing forward like a hungry wolf after prey.

One wolf may be weak, but even the king of the jungle would fear a pack of wolves.

Not to mention, these were mere mindless, rotting creatures, and almost instantly, the previously fierce figures collapsed under the soldiers’ knives.

Black blood flowed continually from their cracked skulls, and the rotting stench soon filled the narrow corridor.

The soldiers had no time to worry about these annoying smells and, after quickly wiping the blood off their blades, reorganized the formation to continue the safety inspection of the second floor room by room.

’Second-floor master bedroom, safe!’

’Side bedroom, safe!’

’Bathroom, safe!’

’Screening room, safe!’

’Shower room, safe!’

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Another series of reports followed, and once summarized by Xu Renjie, he continued to issue instructions for the investigation of the third floor.

The stairway was still stained with blood, despite the red had long dried, the chaotic blood marks still revealed the tenants’ helplessness and struggle at that time.

Needless to say, analyzing the current information, it’s most likely this household perished entirely in the villa, or else the gate and lock wouldn’t be sealed so tightly.

Realizing this, Xu Renjie immediately reminded the squad members to remain extremely vigilant, watching closely their surroundings, because no one knows how many people were residing in this villa.

Hopefully, there wouldn’t be encounters with creatures like ’Jumpers,’ otherwise, having several of them in such terrain would be far from pleasant.

While pondering, a ’huffing’ sound came from the corner of the corridor, and next second, a disheveled-looking young woman emerged shakingly.

No one could see what the woman really looked like, but from her missing half-neck and dragging intestines from her right abdomen, there was no need to identify her by facial features.

Perhaps intending to give the woman a dignified death, Lei Tong didn’t directly slash her head but drew the short blade from his waist and stabbed her in the forehead.

Instantly, the ’wretched creature’, whose central nervous system was destroyed, fell powerless, enabling the exploration squad to successfully reach the third floor. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)