Chapter 175: Arson
"Boss, the defenses have been built!"
"Okay, according to the previous rules, everyone takes turns to keep vigil."
"Yes!"
Wang Tao looked at Yang Changhong's busy group of people and felt very interesting.
If Wang Tao is spending the night outside, he basically finds a suitable house, and then closes the doors and windows tightly.
And Yang Changhong and they are different, after coming to this motel, they did not live in it, but set up a few simple tents and lived in the tent.
Outside the tent were cars, and outside the cars were various spikes, barbed wire, and other fortifications.
Yang Changhong explained that when they stay in some flat and open places, they like to live outside. Because if they encounter danger, their first instinct is to just drive and run.
And Wang Tao is used to living in the house no matter where he is. If there is any irresistible danger, he will hide first, if he can't hide, he will hide in the house, if he can't hide, and finally run away...... Of course, most of the time, Wang Tao will take the initiative to solve the danger.
I can't say which of these two methods is better, but Yang Changhong and they have experience, and their driving skills are also very numerous, so for them, the first method is obviously more suitable.
Wang Tao has a tent in this car, but it is not big, and it can accommodate two people at most.
Xu Xiaojun offered to live in a tent and let Wang Tao and Jiang Shixue sleep in the car. There's a lot of space in the car and there's not much stuff, so it's naturally no problem to sleep two people.
When Xu Xiaojun set up a tent, Wang Tao gave him a set of sportswear.
[Black Tracksuit Set: Durability +5, Tear Resistance +5]
This is the thing in today's sportswear zombie package, which can be worn by Xu Xiaojun.
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Yang Changhong was a little worried about tonight's safety after looking at the Monster Illustrated Book. She wasn't sure if the Daredevil would show up near her makeshift camp.
Although the illustrated book says that the more zombies there are, the more likely it is to appear night demons, and it is difficult to see night demons in places with few zombies and in the wild.
But after all, there is still a chance to run into it, so Yang Changhong arranged an extra group of people to be on duty today to ensure that there is really danger and can be discovered as soon as possible.
Once it's arranged, it's time for dinner.
Yang Changhong's dinner is rice with pickled wild vegetables.
They had been to a rice mill before and got quite a bit of rice. In recent times, rice has been the main staple food.
As for pickled wild vegetables, there are actually a lot of wild vegetables in the wilderness, but few people know them. Some of them knew wild vegetables, so they made some wild vegetables and pickled them.
Yang Changhong invited Wang Tao to dine together, but Wang Tao was not polite, and brought Jiang Shixue and Xu Xiaojun over.
A group of people sat around a small table with a large pot of pickled wild vegetables and bottles of paprika in the middle.
The sun goes down and the atmosphere of a group of survivors sitting around for dinner outside a half-abandoned building is quite special.
"This is a wild vegetable?"
Hearing Yang Changhong's introduction, Wang Tao's eyes lit up. He hadn't eaten vegetables in a long time.
Wang Tao tasted the taste of this wild vegetable...... It can only be said that it is so-so. However, it is also understandable that if this wild grass is really delicious, then it may not be a wild vegetable. Especially since it's just a simple pickling and no other seasoning.
Xu Xiaojun is not a picky eater, and everything he eats is very fragrant. He and Wang Tao both hugged the bowl and ate it.
Jiang Shixue prefers to eat meat and nutrient solution, and she seems to be lacking in interest in these rice and wild vegetables, and she eats them in small bites, looking very ladylike.
Everyone saw that Wang Tao and Xu Xiaojun were eating very deliciously, and they all had smiles on their faces.
Although you are a good man, we are not useless, let's just say that this food, I guess you haven't eaten it for a long time - they all think so in their hearts.
Yang Changhong's face remained unchanged, but he was also a little proud in his heart.
She admits that she is no match for Xu Xiaojun, but she wins in terms of food.
But at this moment, Wang Tao suddenly seemed to think of something.
"Oh yes, I have some fish here, you're welcome."
Wang Tao took out a water bag-shaped thing from his arms.
"Fish?"
Yang Changhong was stunned for a moment. How many fish can I hold in this bag? Small dried fish, right?
But she didn't dislike it, but had some expectations. After all, she hadn't had meat in a long time, and it would be nice to even taste it.
The others also looked at Wang Tao expectantly.
Then, a scene that left everyone confused happened.
I saw Wang Tao open the opening of this "water bag", and then poured it down against the small table.
Knock Knock Knock β
Pieces of dried fish continued to emerge from this "water bag", and in the blink of an eye, they were piled up all over the small table.
Everyone: "? β
After the bewilderment, everyone was a little boiling.
"Damn, what is this!"
"How can such a small bag contain so many things?"
"Space equipment?"
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Yang Changhong was also shocked, but soon looked at Wang Tao with fiery eyes.
"It's ......"
She didn't want to know the principle, she just knew that this thing was an artifact of apocalyptic survival! If only they could have this thing......
"Well, this is called the Miracle Stomach Pouch, and it's something inside some special corpse. This can store a lot of food, and it's cold inside, like a refrigerator. But this can only store food, and nothing else can be put in it. β
Wang Tao didn't hide it, he would often take things in the future, and he couldn't hide it.
"I'll go!"
Hearing Wang Tao's explanation, everyone was amazed.
Although there are some restrictions, it still can't hide the value of this thing!
"You're welcome, take whatever you want. We've been eating fish lately and we're tired of it......"
Wang Tao greeted everyone.
"Thank you!"
Everyone hurriedly thanked them.
Originally, some people still had some resentment towards Wang Tao, but now seeing that Wang Tao is so strong, Wang Tao is so approachable...... Some of everyone's little grievances disappeared in an instant.
There are even many people who think that Wang Tao and their boss are actually very compatible! Even Xiao Jia, who was kicked down by Jiang Shixue before, is not resentful, after all, this dried fish is so delicious!
Yang Changhong was a little speechless, she wanted Wang Tao's magical stomach very much, but let's not say that Wang Tao would not give it, even if she did, she couldn't afford it, and she had nothing in her hand to exchange.
As for giving away for free...... She's a practical person who doesn't daydream.
So Yang Changhong can only give up, see if he can get anything good in the future, and then go to exchange with Wang Tao, if Wang Tao is willing to change.
But don't say it's delicious!
Listening to Wang Tao say that the fish was caught in the lake, Yang Changhong silently remembered the news, they have been moving, they have not touched the water source in the wild, and they have no chance to fish if they do......
After the meal, Wang Tao gave them the uneaten dried fish.
When Wang Tao learned that there was a cook in this group of people, he was overjoyed. It's not that Wang Tao can't cook, it's that he doesn't have seasoning. And this cook has a lot of spices in his hands.
Wang Tao also has some unprocessed fish and meat, which is just right for him to deal with. The cook was also happy to say that there was no problem, after all, Wang Tao said that the finished things would be shared with everyone.
Now it's still time to go to bed, Wang Tao didn't get into the car, but chatted with Yang Changhong for a while.
"Why do they all call you boss?"
Hearing this question, Yang Changhong smiled.
"I was the largest shareholder and chairman of a small company, and when the end came, I organized some of my employees to resist and led them out of the building. Later, the old employees died and scattered, and there were fewer and fewer people, but there were also some newcomers who joined in, and the newcomers called me boss when they saw the old people, and they all called me that......"
Yang Changhong's tone was a little nostalgic.
It was obviously a few months ago that she became the boss, but now that she looks back on it, it feels like a previous life, and even many memories are beginning to blur.
"It's a rich woman!"
Wang Tao knew it in his heart. No wonder these cars are luxury cars, and they are well maintained, not corroded by acid rain, it is estimated that this may be her own or the company's car.
Hearing the word rich woman, Yang Changhong shook his head helplessly.
In the last days, whether Guan Ling is a rich man or a rich woman, and if he has no strength, he is all a cow and a horse. It is not easy for her to survive until now.
"What do you think about what I told you about those second-order zombies?"
Yang Changhong asked at Wang Tao.
"That's ...... Kill! If you want to go, you can go together, and if you don't go, I'll go by myself. β
Wang Tao said with a smile.
Yang Changhong had already told Wang Tao the location of those nests of second-order zombies, and Wang Tao definitely wanted to take a look. As long as he was sure that there were no third-order zombies there, then he would definitely do it.
ββ¦β¦ Okay, I won't go, but I'll wait for you. Stay safe! β
Yang Changhong actually wanted to go over and take a look, but after all, she had so many subordinates, and the combat power of the second order was much stronger than that of the first order, in case it was affected, it would be either death or injury.
"Yes. I'll go tomorrow and make a quick decision. β
Wang Tao nodded.
Hearing this, Yang Changhong seemed to remember something, and suddenly frowned and asked:
"You...... Couldn't it be a second-order ability too? β
She didn't feel the momentum of a second-order ability from Wang Tao, but Wang Tao's confident appearance couldn't be faked, unless he was a second-order ability himself, how could he get so much confidence?
So she didn't guess anymore and asked directly.
"Yes."
Wang Tao nodded.
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Yang Changhong fell silent all of a sudden.
She suddenly thought of another question, Xu Xiaojun was such a strong second-order powerhouse, and they all obeyed Wang Tao's words...... How strong is Wang Tao?
She thought that Wang Tao might have some special personality charm to impress Xu Xiaojun. But now after hearing Wang Tao admit that she was a second-order ability, she felt that she might have personality charm, but strength must also account for a lot of factors!
For example, if she herself didn't have this strength, these people would not have listened to her unconditionally.
And if Wang Tao is stronger than Xu Xiaojun, then his previous competition with Wang Tao will be very self-sufficient......
Yang Changhong was a little hit.
She finally became a second-order ability, and even when she was successfully promoted to the second order, she had the illusion that "she was the first second-order ability in the world".
But now, I met two people on the road, both of them were second-order abilities, and they were both stronger than themselves!
Yang Changhong is a person with a strong competitive spirit, otherwise she would not have opened a company and became the boss herself. But now that I've been hit one after another, it's a little uncomfortable......
Yang Changhong said a little weakly:
"We made a bet before, what are you going to ask for?"
"Do you really agree to everything?"
Wang Tao looked at Yang Changhong, his eyes were a little unscrupulous.
Yang Changhong suddenly felt goosebumps.
When she thought that Wang Tao was a first-order ability, her attitude towards Wang Tao was somewhat arrogant, and she naturally felt that she was a level higher psychologically. So it doesn't matter what Wang Tao glanced at.
But now, after discovering that Wang Tao may be stronger than herself, her psychological advantage is gone. Feeling Wang Tao's glance again, I suddenly felt as if I had been stripped naked......
"Ahem, within the best reach...... You can't go too far! β
Yang Changhong looked away a little unnaturally.
"It won't embarrass you. But I haven't thought about it yet, so I'll talk about it when I think about it. β
Wang Tao smiled.
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After Yang Changhong left, Wang Tao also went back to the car to get ready to sleep.
There is a lot of space in the car, and he and Jiang Shixue are lying together without being crowded at all. However, Jiang Shixue likes to get to Wang Tao's side, and it didn't take long for her to fall into Wang Tao's arms.
Wang Tao was a little helpless, he could only watch it, but he couldn't use it. I knew that it would be better for him to sleep in the tent with Xu Xiaojun, it would be torturous.
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Nothing happened overnight.
After waking up in the morning, Wang Tao broke away from the convoy.
After hearing that Wang Tao was going to find those second-order zombies, the other survivors were a little worried, but they didn't say much, after all, Wang Tao's strength was here.
Yang Changhong said that he would wait for Wang Tao for three days, and if Wang Tao did not come back after three days, they would have to leave. After all, it's impossible to wait forever.
Wang Tao said that there is no problem, it will be one day as fast, two or three days as slow, and he will definitely come back.
The place Yang Changhong said was in a miniature reservoir. She found it when she was passing by the other day.
Wang Tao looked at the map and found the location of the reservoir.
If you drive directly from here, it's probably an hour's journey. But there is a high probability that the road will not be smooth sailing, so Wang Tao set a time for himself in the morning.
But today's luck seems to be good, although he encountered a lot of zombies on the way, and even encountered a small group of crazy zombies, but it was easy to solve. By the way, I also harvested several crystal nuclei.
Yesterday, the sportswear zombie added 690 blood to Wang Tao, and today these zombies added 60 blood, so Wang Tao's blood volume also came to [15200/15200].
It's half of the third order with 30,000 HP!
"Hope this reservoir will surprise me......"
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It is an abandoned reservoir with no water and overgrown with weeds.
Yang Changhong said that the second-order zombies she saw were on the outskirts of the reservoir. Wang Tao drove around the reservoir in a car, and except for a few ordinary zombies, he didn't find any second-order zombies.
Yang Changhong obviously didn't need to lie to him, either these zombies were gone, or these zombies were in the reservoir - the weeds in the reservoir were too high, taller than people, and if there were zombies in it, Wang Tao wouldn't be able to see it.
"Do you want to go down there?"
Xu Xiaojun looked at the weeds below and scratched his head.
He felt that if it went on like this, it would be too dangerous, after all, no one knew where the zombies were, but if Wang Tao let him go, he would naturally not refuse.
Wang Tao looked at this large area of weeds, and suddenly had an idea.
"Let's go down and clean up the area around the reservoir."
The reservoir is surrounded by concrete, so no grass can grow. The grass is both inside and outside the reservoir.
Wang Tao and the three of them simply cleaned up to ensure that the inside and outside of the reservoir were completely separated. Then Wang Tao found a jug of gasoline from the car.
The gasoline is attached to the car, Yang Changhong is very generous, and after giving the car to Wang Tao, the gasoline is also left to Wang Tao.
"I hope you're in there, or you'll waste my gas......"
Wang Tao grinned.
It was only at this time that Xu Xiaojun knew Wang Tao's plan, and his eyes suddenly widened.
Obediently, you want to set such a big fire!
It's a bit exciting!
This reservoir is small in size and is a miniature reservoir. But no matter how small it is, it has a certain area. If the weeds in it were set on fire, what a fire it would have to be!
Wang Tao was actually afraid that the fire would be too big and burn himself, so he deliberately checked and cleaned up the surroundings to make sure that there were no other flammable materials around, and to ensure that the fire was controlled within the scope of the reservoir.
There was some breeze today, Wang Tao took out a strip of cloth, tested the wind direction, and drove the car to the upwind.
Then he took the oil pot and poured gasoline on the weeds in the reservoir.
Grunt grunt β
Finally, Wang Tao lit the strip of cloth in his hand and threw the burning strip of cloth into the reservoir.
Wow β
In an instant, a fire rose into the sky.
Wang Tao and the three of them subconsciously took a step back.
"Okay, let's take a closer look, and if there is a zombie appearing, call me in time."
Wang Tao took out his bow and arrows and spoke.
"Good~"
"Yes!"
These weeds are not dead grass, and there is a lot of moisture in them, so when the fire burns, smoke bills straight out.
"If this is put on hold before the end of the world, I'm afraid I won't have to sit in prison......"
Wang Tao felt a little short of breath, because the oxygen around him was decreasing, and the heat wave was coming, he couldn't stand it anymore, and hurriedly took the two of them back a few steps.
In the past, I just saw on the news that there was a fire in such and such a place, and how many people were killed or injured. But he didn't feel how terrible the fire really was. But today, he felt the power of the fire, and it was so uncomfortable on the periphery of the fire, and the center of the fire could be imagined.
"Roarβ"
About a few minutes later, Wang Tao heard a roar from inside the reservoir.
"Sure enough, there are zombies! It's not like the voice of an ordinary first-order zombie! β
After a few moments, the roars became more and more intense.
"Look where they are!"
Wang Tao endured the discomfort and took a few steps forward.
"There!"
Suddenly, Jiang Shixue pointed to a place.
Wang Tao hurriedly looked over and found a zombie in flames.
γ1398/7000γ
Phew-
An arrow flew out and landed pinpoint into its eye socket.
γ-1398γ
γ0/7000γ
Second-order zombies, the health bar is cleared.
(End of chapter)