Chapter 177: Chapter 127: Accounting for Weapons and Ammunition, Heading to Sublevel Four

Lisa nodded, fully aware of the dangers on the third basement level:

“Compared to the zombie-like mutants, the Corruptors have a higher level of intelligence and can understand the presence of danger, because they were originally infected Evolvers…”

“So we can exploit the mutated cells’ vulnerability to light and high temperatures by lighting a bonfire to effectively drive them away.”

Lin Feng nodded thoughtfully, looking at the searchlight hanging on his chest.

Because it uses electrical power, the searchlight is far brighter than the so-called bonfire, and it’s convenient to carry and less restricted by conditions, but it lacks in terms of temperature.

It’s not like the flickering flame which has a deterrent effect on mutants.

Perhaps before entering the fourth basement level, it would be wise to prepare some torches to enhance the team’s safety as they advance.

Seeing Lin Feng standing still for a few seconds, Lisa, who guessed what was on his mind, then reminded him:

“On the fourth basement level and lower, the air becomes very humid, with poisonous active slime nearby, and the temperature is only about ten degrees…”

“It’s impossible to light a large bonfire, and using torches is not meaningful, as it would just waste the already scarce oxygen in the air.”

“Staying in a low-oxygen environment for too long will not only make your limbs weak but also poses a risk of suffocation.”

After hearing Lisa’s explanation, Lin Feng took a deep breath.

Indeed, the environment in these underground ruins gets harsher layer by layer, no wonder the six-member Salvation Army squad, even though their Evolution Level is only slightly weaker than his team, can only work on the third level doing support tasks.

In a better light, they’re doing support work, but truthfully, they’re just scouts on the outside.

Unfortunately, his team lacks manpower, otherwise, he could also have a few members stay on the relatively safe third basement level, ready to assist in case of any issues below.

“Thank you!”

After understanding the situation, Lin Feng then bid farewell to Lisa and returned to his team.

Watching the man’s retreating figure, Lisa seemed to want to say something but held back after noticing her colleagues’ gazes.

Unlike before, she no longer has Old Duncan’s support or her other teammates’ compliance.

She’s new here, having joined the Salvation Army only a week ago, and is just a newcomer. Speaking out of turn just now was already crossing the line; pursuing them further might create more discord.

The main issue is that the combat priest in Lin Feng’s team is a Church Cultivator from the Holy Spring Sect.

Over the years, the Holy Spring Sect has been suppressing the surrounding second-tier wasteland forces, forcing them to either become the church’s minions like the Li Family in Nongzhuang Village…

Or be classified as part of the Wandering Force, driven out of major towns in the wasteland, compressing everyone’s living space.

Thus, including the Salvation Army, the Surface entrance and other wandering forces, all hold little goodwill, but rather a hostile mix of fear and anger towards church members.

Aware of this, Lin Feng wisely decided not to linger, promptly leaving after gathering the needed information to avoid causing Lisa any difficulty.

Returning to his team, Lin Feng briefly explained the situation to everyone.

Zheng Yan Ying nodded; what Lisa said aligns closely with the intelligence she had collected earlier.

She then directed everyone into a dilapidated empty room, with only decayed tables and bed boards left, not even a toothbrush or basin in sight.

Sitting in a circle, Zheng Yan Ying began to lay out the plan:

“This is our first operation, so we move together. From the fourth basement level onward, the shelter ruins’ environment will deteriorate layer by layer, the darkness reaching the extent of not seeing your hand in front of you…”

“When that happens, the six of us will advance in a three-three formation.”

Saying this, Zheng Yan Ying took out paper and pen, and briefly sketched the positions:

“Remember, mutants could appear from any direction, including beneath your feet or above your head. The front three form a triangle formation, responsible for searching the front and left-right sides, covering this 180-degree range.”

“The rear three, using the front triangle as a template, monitor the rear 180-degree range.”

“The rhythm and pace are controlled by the four on the sides.”

“As for personnel arrangement, as usual, I’ll lead, Lin Feng in the rear, each directing the front and rear directions.”

After discussing the exploration formation, Zheng Yan Ying looked at Lin Feng:

“For your three-member team, which two will you choose? I suggest taking Shen Yue along; although she’s just an Assistant Priest, her special superpower’s combat potential is no less than a Level 17 Tier One Late Stage Evolver.”

“With the Power of the Holy Spring within her, she is resistant to contamination and can serve as a temporary tank…”

“Hey, hey, hey?”

The protest from Shen Yue was directly ignored.

Lin Feng nodded. Even though he knew it was the Church Squad’s attempt to supervise, what Zheng Yan Ying said was indeed correct. Having the two Church Cultivators split up can effectively reduce casualties in both front and rear teams.

It reduces the chances of him and his team members getting attacked or infected by mutants.

“Shen Yue will come with me, Ah Lian and Ah Ming will go with you. They’ve both been Deserters for years and were once members of a top-tier Deserter team in Oasis Town with rich combat experience.”

Seeing Chen Shanshan sitting beside him, grabbing onto his sleeve, Lin Feng thought for a moment and decided to let Ah Lian and her sister go with Zheng Yan Ying.

Mainly because Shen Yue, as an Assistant Priest, is not as combat-capable as Zheng Yan Ying, the Combat Priest, and the latter also has experience in exploring ruins…

So having the Mid-Tier One Chen Shanshan follow him, serving as a right-hand, is more appropriate.

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