Chapter 167 Enslaved Humans
Chapter 167 Enslaved Humans
Outside the damaged separation wall in Xinchang City.
Dozens of human survivors are transporting stones and cement to repair the wall under the supervision of mutants.
An old man fell down while transporting stones and was immediately beaten with sticks by mutants.
Screams suddenly sounded, but no one around him dared to say a word for the old man. Everyone was like a machine without emotions, repeating the task of carrying animals.
The old man's arms and face were bleeding, and he stood up with difficulty, put the stones on the ground on his back, and continued to move forward.
He was in pain and uncomfortable, but he didn't dare to stop. Stopping would mean death.
In the eyes of mutants, the current human survivors are nothing more than slaves providing labor force.
In other words, they are not even slaves, they are just cattle and horses, the kind of cattle and horses that can be whipped or even killed at any time.
The so-called dignity and freedom before the end of the world have now been trampled to pieces.
Staying alive has become the only desire of the survivors.
Liu Fan looked around and found that on the edge of a mass grave a hundred meters away, several corpses that had obviously just been thrown were exposed in the world.
"There are 24 mutants responsible for guarding here." Wang Zhen endured his anger and reported to Liu Fan in a low voice.
Liu Fan nodded, turned around and asked everyone to divide into two groups and explore both sides to see if there was any place where they could enter Xinchang City.
An hour later, everyone returned to the gathering and concluded that the number of mutants exceeded expectations, and wherever there were gaps, there were human survivors repairing the wall.
It's hard to find a breakthrough during the day.
Wan Bingyan looked ugly and analyzed: "They are in the process of comprehensively renovating the separation wall. They should have completed the occupation of Xinchang City and want to use this place as their base."
"What's worse is that this also means that the mutants have mastered the light and heavy weapons inside, making it even more difficult for us to attack and rescue people." Chang Qing leaned on a broken wall and analyzed.
Liu Fan looked at the gate of Xinchang City and said calmly: "There are only two situations for the Xuanwu people now, either they have died in battle or they have become prisoners. Since we are already here, we must go in and take a look no matter what."
"I agree!" Wang Shize was the first to agree. After all, they were all comrades who had gone through life and death with him.
Others also expressed their willingness to follow Liu Fan's arrangements.
Liu Fan gave the order: "I know everyone's strength very well. We won't have a direct conflict with the mutants, but are just conducting reconnaissance. It shouldn't be difficult. When it gets dark, we will divide into two groups and go into the city to look for Xuanwu's people and heavy weapons reserves. Place."
"It seems difficult to explore the mutant base at night, but it is actually not easy."
At this point, Mosquito changed the subject: "But for us, it's just like playing house."
Chang Qing rolled his eyes at Mosquito: "Can you stop being such a coquettish person? The other party is a mutant, and his abilities are much higher than those of ordinary people. Don't be careless."
"Chang Qing is right. The individual combat effectiveness of mutants is unparalleled. To despise your opponent means death." Wang Shize agreed.
Mosquito spread his hands and said: "Okay, okay, don't preach, I just want to boost our morale!"
There were still three hours until dark. After everyone retreated two blocks, they found a former residential building. After confirming that it was safe, they went inside to rest.
After everyone replenished food and water, they began to rest alternately to reserve energy for the night's battle.
When the last ray of sunset disappeared in Xinchang City, the rescue team members who had been divided into groups walked out of the building and quickly disappeared into the night.
Liu Fan, Wang Zhen, Wan Bingyan, and Wang Shize formed a group of four and walked around the south side of the separation wall.
Chang Qing, Mosquito, Tony, and Lao Zhu, the four members of the macho team, formed a group and circled the north side of the separation wall.
According to the plan, the two teams divided Xinchang City into two search areas, and each was responsible for the search tasks in the area.
At this time, there are no enslaved survivors at the separation wall, and only a few mutants can be seen defending at the main entrance.
The standard height of a damaged separation wall is five meters, but it has not yet been repaired and is still more than three meters high.
Wang Shize and Wang Zhen quietly approached the separation wall and looked inside like a stack of Arhats.
The two returned to the hiding spot, and Wang Shize whispered: "No enemies were found inside!"
"Will there be a trap?" Wang Zhen expressed his worries.
Liu Fan shook his head and said: "In the eyes of the mutants, as long as there is no large-scale attack, our survivors are weak chickens in their eyes. Anyone who climbs over the wall to enter is no different from giving away his head."
"In other words, mutants are confident enough to look down on us ordinary people." Wan Bingyan agreed.
"However, they should also have surveillance points in the city, so we still have to be careful."
After saying that, the four people quickly approached the damaged section of the wall, and it only took five seconds for everyone to complete the climb over the wall.
After landing, the four people quickly entered the nearest two-story building.
Everyone climbed to the top of the building and closely observed the surrounding situation.
Liu Fan looked at Wan Bingyan and asked: "Do you know where the arms base in the war zone is? According to my speculation, if the Xuanwu people are still alive, they are most likely to be detained there."
"After the state of emergency was activated in the country, various munitions and heavy weapons were transported into the city from bases outside Xinchang City. I don't know the specific location. However, according to speculation, the place to store such a large number of weapons must be large enough. I think it is very Probably in the military division of Xinchang City."
Wang Shize nodded and agreed with Wan Bingyan's speculation, adding: "Except for military divisions, expropriated schools or parks are also possible."
"Okay, let's go to the military division first! It's right in our search area."
After confirming safety, the four people left the small building and quickly moved towards the military subdivision.
Ah...um...
While passing through a street, a woman's voice that made people confused and fascinated came from a small building on the street.
"Animals!"
The four of them passed through the street quickly without listening.
Suddenly, a strong smell of blood came, and the four people immediately stopped moving and hid in a room on the street.
"Over there!" Wang Shize heard the noise and was about to investigate.
A mutated dog actually walked out of the alley in front with a human arm hanging on it.
The mutated dogs are getting closer...
Suddenly, it stopped in front of the room where Liu Fan and others were, and slowly turned its head.
Whoosh!
A crossbow arrow pierced the night sky, piercing the dog's head.
Wang Zhen put down his crossbow, quickly stepped forward, and dragged the dead mutated dog into the next room.
Liu Fan made a gesture, and the four of them quietly approached the alley in front, only to see three mutant dogs inside, eating a human corpse.
Blood and minced meat were all over the floor, and it was extremely bloody.
When Wang Zhen was about to shoot with a crossbow, he was stopped by Liu Fan. He shook his head and motioned for everyone to pass quickly.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh...
After hearing the sound, the mutant dog walked out of the alley to check, but could no longer see Liu Fan and others.
"There's someone ahead! Take cover!"
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