Rotting Land: Survive

Faced with such a question, the man with the earring had no answer.

But in his heart, he already had a conclusion. To him, nothing was more important than his own life.

So as long as Old Xu could spare him, even if Old Xu’s group really killed his brothers, it wouldn’t be a big deal.

After all, living is what makes life interesting. As for other people’s lives, they don’t concern me at all.

"Boss, I realize what I did in the past was wrong. I want to turn over a new leaf and hope you’ll give me a chance. I’m willing to cooperate with your plan. I don’t ask for you to take me in, just give me a chance to live after. I promise, I won’t ever do those things like killing and looting again. I’ll be a good person and help others like you guys. I..."

Old Xu raised his hand to interrupt the man’s bullshit with an earring, he didn’t have time to listen to his nonsense.

Be a good person!? Hmph, now you know to be a good person?

When you killed and robbed those innocent survivors, did you think about being a good person?

When you raped and abused those young girls, did you think about being a good person?

When you hijacked us before, did you think about being a good person?

You never considered giving others a chance when you did those heinous things, and now that you’re in trouble, you expect others to give you a chance?

Ridiculous! If apologies were enough, then what use would we soldiers be!

The man’s words with the earring made Old Xu sick. He shouted emotionlessly, "Take this guy away!"

Lei Tong was about to act when a man’s deep voice came from behind: "Lei, you have other tasks. Leave this bastard to me."

Everyone turned to look, and they saw Wang Qiang approach with a stern expression.

Since they were about to set out with Old Xu to the meeting place, Lei Tong nodded: "Alright, Qiangzi, I’ll leave it to you then."

"Hey, hey, brothers, you can’t just leave me. Bringing me with you will definitely help you. Otherwise... mmph!"

A big hand reached out, Wang Qiang covered the earring man’s neck and set the steel blade against him: "From now on, don’t let me hear a word from you, or don’t blame me for cutting your throat."

Feeling the cold blade, although the man with the earring wasn’t familiar with Wang Qiang, the latter’s cold attitude inside the house had still left a deep impression on him.

But what completely shocked him was that this seemingly quiet idiot could be so ruthless in his actions.

He even felt more fear and terror towards him than towards Old Xu.

Nodding desperately, to stay alive, he bit his lip tightly, even slowing his breathing.

Afraid that one wrong move would make a sound and get him killed by the man behind him.

Without the annoying fly, Old Xu suddenly felt much more at ease.

He carefully surveyed the area around the vehicles from a distance, then called over Lei Tong to move forward and check if the Xiali car was usable.

"Xiaodong, keep an eye on things for us."

Hu Xiaodong, being the team’s only marksman with precise archery skills, was always tasked with long-distance clearing and vigilance.

"Yes, alright. It’s just..."

Seeing Hu Xiaodong’s serious face, Old Xu asked, "Is there something, Xiaodong? Speak up, we’re all on the same side, there’s no need to hold back."

"Not much, I just think that maybe it’s too few with just you and Lei Zi going, how about I go with you too?"

Of course Old Xu wanted to bring more people, but given the current situation, taking more people would unnecessarily pressure the other side and increase their alertness and suspicion.

So...

"No need, Lei Zi and I are enough, don’t worry, this is our usual job. Just a bunch of hooligans, nothing to worry about."

Old Xu said it casually, and indeed, as a reconnaissance soldier active in enemy-occupied areas, he had the capital to be confident.

But as a member of the team, Hu Xiaodong still worried about Old Xu’s trip.

After all, the apocalypse isn’t like the past, there are too many uncertainties, and you never know what the next second will bring. Plus, what you have to consider isn’t just dealing with a gang of hooligans.

"Lei Zi, lay down the gear!" As he spoke, Old Xu pulled out two firearms from himself, then drew out Tiger’s Fang, covered it with a sheath, and slipped it into his ankle, pulled up his socks, and covered his pant legs, making it impossible to detect any concealed weapons from outside.

Lei Tong followed suit, with the only difference being he only carried a steel blade.

The reason for this, Old Xu figured, was that the hooligans would definitely search their bodies and confiscate their weapons.

In light of this, it was better not to bring firearms and leave them in their comrades’ hands than to give them free to the other side.

With weapons laid down, Old Xu patted Hu Xiaodong, who still looked serious, on the shoulder, then crouched, leading Lei Tong away from the "shelter," and moved swiftly towards the target location 200 meters away.

As they moved away from the building, zombies reappeared after a long absence.

Fortunately, there weren’t many of them, and most were scattered, so using the street’s buildings and vehicles, Old Xu and Lei Tong didn’t have much difficulty reaching the parking spot.

According to what the man with the earring confessed, the car wasn’t locked, and the key was in the storage compartment under the seat.

So upon arrival, Old Xu first opened the passenger door and reached inside to open the storage compartment.

Sure enough, there was a keychain inside.

From the car manufacturer’s logo on the key, Old Xu easily found the car key he needed.

After that, he climbed into the car, and after some "fiddling," finally got into the driver’s seat.

𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

"Get in, Lei Zi!" he waved Lei Tong into the car. Once the latter got in and closed the door, Old Xu glanced at the rearview mirror.

Through the reflection of the rearview mirror, Old Xu could see the group behind them waiting behind an advertising board for his signal.

As soon as he started the car, the two cars on their side would immediately follow.

Focusing, Old Xu inserted the car key into the steering wheel column and instinctively took a breath.

Hoping the car would start without issues, Old Xu didn’t want to end up in a life-or-death chase with zombies because of an uncooperative engine.

Turning the key, the engine responded, and after a short "gasp," the shaky car body gradually stabilized.

Success! Feeling the roaring sound of the car, Old Xu’s heart eased slightly.

But now wasn’t the time to relax, because the sound of the car meant it was a dinner bell for the surrounding zombies.

Old Xu didn’t delay, he turned the car and slowly drove out of the parking space.

Then he pressed the gas and started towards the rendezvous point agreed with the hooligans.

At the same time, from the rear, Hu Xiaodong, who had been vigilantly standing guard, immediately pulled out the hand-held radio to instruct Luo Baochun and the other to start their cars in the alley. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com), your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)