Rotting Land: Survive-Chapter 479 - 474: Incoming Call (Part 1)

Back at the base, Xu Renjie briefly recounted the villa encounter to everyone, and when he mentioned the baby zombies and their combat process, all the survivors looked solemn.

Especially Tang Xiaoquan, who furrowed his brows deeply and remained silent.

It’s no surprise that Tang Xiaoquan would appear so tense, considering everything they’ve encountered along the way, from initial Pacers, Runners, to later Frenzies, Climbers, and Jumpers, now even babies have become so challenging to deal with.

Tang Xiaoquan secretly marveled at the rapid evolutionary pace of the virus on its hosts, simultaneously feeling a tinge of worry.

At this rate of evolutionary development, no one can predict what terrifying new mutant species might appear in the future.

Knowing that searching for resources outside is already quite difficult, if new mutant species continue to emerge, will our side still have the capability to venture out and operate? Can humanity still hope to reclaim the land?

Thinking of this, Tang Xiaoquan can’t help but feel a chill.

Thus, he had to seriously consider the demand made by Liu Yunpeng earlier: sending him to his father’s place in exchange for living supplies.

After all, without foresight, there will be immediate worries. The act of sending someone indeed bears risks, but in the long run, if a channel of communication can be established with the latter now, even if no immediate benefits can be gained, this channel can be utilized in the future for trades like bartering, to replenish supplies.

Doing this is at least better than taking the risk of going out on the streets to search for supplies if monsters run rampant in the future.

Given that everyone has tasks at hand, Xu Renjie dismissed them immediately after delegating the villa matters.

Old Zhao and Old Lin continued to manage the assembly of the relay station, and after more than an hour of work, the antenna’s fixed base was basically welded, with next steps focusing on assembly and connection of lines and other small tasks.

Meanwhile, Xu Renjie directed soldiers to carry the dismantled glass doors to the villa’s third floor, preparing for replacement and installation.

The balcony had already been cleared by Wei Yang, and even the debris in the door frame had been thoroughly cleaned, greatly enhancing the efficiency of the glass door installation.

In a matter of moments, the soldiers placed the dismantled glass doors into the tracks according to the rules.

Once installed, Xu Renjie considered adding an iron sheet inside the glass doors as a defense measure.

After all, now that creatures capable of climbing have appeared, relying solely on reinforced glass to completely block those Climbers and Jumpers’ attacks is clearly not reliable.

So, for safety’s sake, reinforcing the glass doors is imperative.

At the moment, Xu Renjie immediately ordered the soldiers to measure the width and height of the door, then to cut and weld the brought iron sheets accordingly.

Time flew by minute by minute, and the survivors’ work progressed smoothly bit by bit.

By noon, both the relay station assembly and the repair of the third floor’s glass door were just completed.

During the session, Old Zhao and Xu Renjie, as usual, summarized and reported on their respective lead tasks, and with the main tasks of the afternoon completed, the survivors could finally take a breath and arrange their own affairs.

Considering the future safety of the team, Hu Xiaodong formally began preparing his Archery Team.

Of course, before forming the team, related preparations couldn’t be overlooked.

The most important point among these is the crafting of targets.

Therefore, he specially sought out Wang Qiang and others to assist him in completion.

As for this matter, Wang Qiang, naturally, took up the task without hesitation.

Drawing, sawing wood, trimming, finalizing, the process isn’t complicated, but doing it indeed requires a good deal of effort.

Little Coalball kept following Wang Qiang around, wherever Wang went, it went too; even when Wang went to the bathroom to address personal issues, Coalball would follow along.

As if separated for a moment, Wang would vanish.

Regarding this, Shen Lian explained that the little puppy probably went through quite a bit of hardship before, so at this moment after regaining warmth, it instinctively wants to protect that feeling, much like humans after setbacks, urgently longing to confide in others.

Understanding this fact, Wang Qiang’s care for Coalball became even more meticulous, practically reaching the point of eating and sleeping together.

Equally, Coalball brought Wang Qiang many joys completely different from interacting with humans.

Especially its loyalty, which led Wang Qiang to consider Coalball as a friend rather than just a pet animal.

Perhaps seeing Wang Qiang too exhausted, Coalball tried to help the latter move wood strips, but its small body futilely exerted effort despite its all-out efforts.

Witnessing Coalball’s diligent posture, Wen Quanxin and others busy cutting couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

Yet Coalball continued to toss about selflessly, using its head when hands and feet didn’t work; using its body when the head wasn’t enough.

Not long in, it had already fallen numerous times, and Wang Qiang, feeling heartache, couldn’t bear to watch any longer.

He immediately ran over to Coalball’s side, gently stroking its head, and softly said, "Coalball! Want to help me with my work?"

Perhaps feeling the meaning from its owner, Coalball raised its big eyes and smiled a couple of times.

"But you’re still too young! When you grow bigger and stronger, you’ll be able to help me with work!"

Licking Wang Qiang’s hand lightly with its tongue twice, Coalball responded using this method.

Day and night alternated and soon dusk arrived, the beautiful sunset scenery truly made one enchanted, and all the survivors who had been busy all day gathered on the third floor balcony to witness the rare sunset view.

Dinner time was undoubtedly the most anticipated moment for everyone, and to speak bluntly, if you ask what the happiest thing for humans in the apocalypse is.

Some might answer that being alive is the happiest.

Some might say having family by one’s side.

But believe that all survivors will have a latent answer in their hearts, and that is to be full.

Yes, eating and drinking, which were so ordinary in the past, placed in the post-apocalyptic period, become something yearned but unattainable.

Even the survivors in the villa where supplies are still ample, still cherish the act of eating greatly.

During the session, everyone chatted happily, and they all took joy in joking with Wang Qiang, who had changed after having a dog.

In response, Wang Qiang, who never liked being on the losing side, vigorously fought back, causing bursts of laughter throughout the first floor lobby, completely masking the apocalyptic scenario.

Perhaps halfway through the dinner, the handheld radio placed on the corner of Xu Renjie’s table suddenly emitted a "zzz" electric current sound, and a deep male voice promptly projected from the microphone. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit qidian.com to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile phone users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)