Chapter 169: Chapter 124: Outside the Shelter Ruins—Armory and Munitions Factory

A convoy of four vehicles continued their journey.

The last fifty kilometers, originally less than a three-hour journey, took nearly four hours.

The closer they got to the Taishan Ruins, the more bumpy and rugged the road became. Occasionally, they encountered uphill sections where they had to floor the gas pedal to climb or send someone out to push from behind.

Moreover, according to the predetermined route, they would have to bypass the Taishan Shelter, which formed Fallen Wolf Valley, taking a large detour to reach Feicheng Shelter on the western side of the mountain range.

This added over ten kilometers to the journey.

By the time they finally arrived, it was late ten o’clock at night, even though the Three Days in the Sky sun still hung overhead. The long journey had left everyone exhausted.

Fortunately, upon entering the basin surrounded by mountains on all sides, their target appeared not far ahead.

Entering the city that had long become ruins, they could immediately see a fifteen-meter-high giant tunnel entrance erected on the eastern mountainside.

Back then, relying on shield machines and Enhanced People, this underground shelter was constructed in a few short years, considered an underground kingdom.

Almost half of the city and most of the Tai Mountain Range were all hollowed out.

It was said that when it was finally inhabited, some corners of the cement hadn’t even completely dried.

Now, after six thousand years, the sea has changed into mulberry fields…

Only the bare tunnel entrance remains, telling of that crazy and great era.

Walking through the city ruins, as they approached the tunnel entrance, everyone saw dozens of rusted vehicles of various styles near the shelter entrance.

“So many people here…”

Liu Mingfei couldn’t help but speak up.

Lin Feng frowned slightly.

Many people isn’t necessarily a good thing:

“Park to the side, don’t get too close.”

“Understood!”

With the leading Rock Horse Battle Car parked two hundred meters outside the shelter entrance, the three electric cars behind also parked in succession.

The four vehicles just formed a circle, creating a safe private campsite in the middle.

Lin Feng and Liu Mingfei, armed with weapons, got off the car.

They joined the other eight people.

Several in the squad were meeting for the first time, especially the two Church Squad members, notably Zheng Yan Ying, standing at over 1.8 meters tall, attracting attention in white Battle Armor.

Lin Feng stood at the truck’s front, looking at the distant cluster of old broken vehicles, and asked Zheng Yan Ying who walked over:

“Usually there are this many people at Taishan Ruins?”

Zheng Yan Ying frowned slightly:

“More people during the first few years of Wasteland, after all, although it’s a Restricted Area ruins, being undeveloped means more opportunities; even if you don’t gather Life Source Material, various supplies within the ruins, including tools and materials moved into the shelter, are a considerable fortune.”

“I remember two years ago, a group of lucky Wanderers discovered a hidden secret warehouse in the underground city, and it turned out to be an armory!”

“There were over a thousand rifles, millions of rounds of ammunition, and various light firearms…”

Speaking, Zheng Yan Ying lamented a bit:

“Actually, the three large shelters beneath Taishan Ruins, accommodating millions of survivors, were like a small underground kingdom. If not for the radiation in Restricted Area, transporting out all the supplies could entirely form a large Wasteland force.”

“Back then, it was also a Tier Three King’s domain.”

“Now, tens of thousands of Hunters and Wanderers come each year to try their luck.”

“As I just said, generally more people come in the first few years during Wasteland Year, most just passing through for the spectacle…”

“But now, with less than ten days left, rarely do teams go down; if unable to escape, they’ll have to stay inside for two or three years. The final outcome is either being eaten by Mutants or turning into new mutated monsters.”

“Unless…”

“Recent news from within the ruins has prevented many Hunters and Wanderers from leaving.”

Speaking, Zheng Yan Ying looked at Lin Feng:

“Let’s have two people go over and probe for information.”

Lin Feng nodded, calling Chen Shanshan behind him.

The two put on Battle Armor, Lin Feng carried Armor-Piercing Cannon and Rapid Fire Cannon, Chen Shanshan carried the Titanium Gun wrapped up, considering bringing the Demon-Extinguishing Holy Flame.

Zheng Yan Ying watching their preparations smiled and spoke:

“Don’t be so tense, though not like the strict order in Oasis Town, it’s not yet to the point of everyone being on edge. People here for adventure and gathering supplies aren’t here for robbery.”

“Identity sometimes matters more than personal strength when out and about.”

Saying this, Zheng Yan Ying pointed to the Church Badge printed on her Battle Armor’s chest, beneath her gray robe.

Lin Feng quickly understood, took out his Guild’s Special-level Hunter License, hanging it on the left side of the Chest Armor to display his identity.

Chen Shanshan followed suit, exposing her license.

Seeing the Guild Silver Badge the two took out, Zheng Yan Ying was a bit surprised, nodded, and led them towards the tunnel entrance.

Nearing the makeshift camp of broken cars, some Deserters with sun-darkened skin eyed the trio very cautiously.

As they stared at the uninvited guests, Lin Feng also observed them.

This group differs from the Deserters near Oasis Town.

Though sun-darkened, they aren’t dazed and weak. Their condition and capability are even better than the Permanent Residents in the village.

Most have Late Stage enhanced strength. Lin Feng also saw several Early-stage Evolvers lying on chairs.

Strength-wise, they are similar to the Desert Hunting Team; the only difference is in attire and weaponry, which have diverse styles lacking uniformity.

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