DipNovel Chapter 22 Chemical Plant
Chapter 22 Chemical Plant
Surprisingly, Robbie was stronger than anyone had imagined.
"They wanted to die a long time ago. If it weren't for me, if it weren't for taking care of me! It's alright... it's alright..."
Knowing the truth, Luo Xiaotian didn't blame anyone; he knew it was the best relief for them.
Those who choose to live are the ones who suffer the most, because the memories will stay with them until they die.
Because there was an additional spiritualist in the team, the convoy rested on the riverbank for a day.
This finally gave everyone, who had been exhausted from their busy lives, a chance to catch their breath.
Finally, we all had time to maintain our vehicles.
The little girl's father must be a repairman; Xu Si saw that he had traded a lot of supplies with his skills.
After all, the situation of Tashan's school bus and Yan Feifei's car is not optimistic.
One day of rest was not enough to eliminate all the fatigue.
However, it also made everyone relax a lot, and at least some people had smiles on their faces.
Finding joy in hardship is perhaps the most positive aspect of how people face apocalyptic natural disasters.
The convoy set off again.
Xu Si, driving his "top-of-the-line knife," was still at the back of the convoy.
The spacious cargo bed, loaded with goods, is much smoother than the previous two-wheeled electric scooter, even when traveling on bumpy roads.
While driving, he also diverted a portion of his attention to connect with the blood-red sun high in the sky through the "star anchor," drawing upon its scorching and boundless energy to nourish himself and nurture his increasingly deep and eerie "star eyes."
His hair is now turning blood-red, a fact he noticed when he glanced at his rearview mirror.
Is this the price he has to pay for his Stargazer rank?
It didn't affect him much; instead, it gave him a more sinister and beautiful look.
He used to be considered unsophisticated, but now he's both handsome and unsophisticated.
The journey over the next few days went smoothly, without encountering any more large-scale bizarre attacks or malicious Sequencers like Qin Hong.
The convoy passed through several small villages along the way and successfully carried out several low-risk resupply operations.
Xu Si also reaped a great harvest, but he did not find any materials suitable for upgrading his dagger, nor did he find any strange drops suitable for upgrading his greatsword.
Either you can't beat them, or you don't get any loot.
My luck wasn't great, but it wasn't bad either.
His purification points naturally reached 600, but they are now of little use.
The convoy continued along the deserted road, the blood-red sunlight filtering through the thin mist, casting everything in an ominous crimson hue.
The supplies in the tricycle's cargo bed are in dire need of replenishment after several days of consumption, and the most pressing issue is the persistent shortage of fuel.
"Brother Dao! Brother Dao!" Xiao Luo's voice came from Fu Xiaojian's Mengshi vehicle.
The only upgrade Xu Si made to Xiao Dao in the past few days was adding a walkie-talkie function.
Otherwise, riding aimlessly all the time would be too boring, so joining the team's group chat is quite interesting.
"Brother Fu said there seems to be an abandoned factory up ahead, quite large, which might contain the supplies we need, but there are also uncertain risks. Let's prepare to investigate!"
Xu Si picked up the walkie-talkie and replied simply, "Received."
"Brother Dao, Brother Dao, if I go to the factory, can I come with you?" Xiao Luo liked to call Xu Si that.
He felt that calling him that sounded powerful and suited his personality.
After spending a few days together, Xiao Luo became much less reserved and his favorite thing to do was help Xu Si, acting like a little brother.
The characteristics of a Sequence 1 Spiritualist are not lethal, but sufficient for self-defense.
However, this does not mean that the little guy will not be dangerous in the future.
According to Fu Xiaojian, once a Spiritual Perceptionist matures, they can transmit thoughts and control the mind, posing a great threat to intangible supernatural entities.
It can also exert powerful control over the bizarre creatures that possess both physical form and intelligence.
"You stay outside with your brother Fu, why are you going in to join the fun!" Xu Si said.
"But I want to go in and find some supplies for you!" Xiao Luo said.
If his psionic barrier only covers himself, even if the eerie creature is right in front of him, it cannot sense his human presence, except for those with eyes, of course.
Therefore, the little guy is best suited to playing it safe, and Xu Si doesn't want him to take any risks.
"An unnamed chemical plant is ahead. The danger level is moderate. Those who need supplies may consider whether to enter!" Fu Xiaojian's voice came from the loudspeaker.
In the past few days, the survivors who have newly joined the team have also become familiar with the team rules.
Firstly, it's about equivalent exchange; secondly, it's about not supporting idlers; and thirdly, I haven't decided yet.
The literal meaning hasn't been decided yet; the team rules can only take effect with the approval of the team's core members.
Therefore, it is impossible for ordinary people to stay in the team as parasites, and the team will not allow it.
Therefore, everyone was already prepared for this, even the father and daughter were no exception.
The little girl has already started helping the convoy cook, gather firewood, and even help Xu Si and the others clean their cars, all for the price of a biscuit and half a loaf of bread.
The convoy stopped on a relatively open gravel patch a few hundred meters from the factory entrance.
Xu Si got out of the car with an empty backpack and a large machete in his hand; he didn't intend to drive the small knife in as well.
In a real emergency, his burst speed is much faster than Xiao Dao's; he can easily provide support and escape on his own.
The factory's silhouette appeared exceptionally large and sinister under the blood-red light.
Rusty pipes coiled around the factory like giant pythons, and broken windows, like empty eyes, coldly watched the uninvited guests.
A faint, strange odor, a mixture of chemical reagents and decay, permeated the air.
The convoy didn't have many people this time, only Su Su, Ta Shan, Xu Si, and a few ordinary people. After all, the place looked rather desolate, the harvest would definitely not be as expected, and there were unknown dangers.
The risks and rewards are disproportionate, so not many people are willing to take the risks.
"This used to be a chemical plant. If we're lucky, there might be gasoline stored here! Be careful and take precautions. If things get dangerous, get out as soon as possible," Fu Xiaojian said to the group.
Giving up is definitely not an option, after all, the area of this factory is not comparable to the small villages we encountered before. Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse, and the probability of encountering top-quality resources is much higher.
"Brother Dao, be careful," Xiao Luo reminded him from behind.
Tashan ripped open the rusted iron gate, and the group walked into the factory.
"Wait! Let me check the situation first."
Xu Si took a few steps and leaped up the tallest building at the factory gate, then activated his Star Eye to take in the entire factory.
"This building looks like the administration building. The three floors next to it should be dormitories and a canteen. Further ahead are several factory buildings, and not far away I saw a few scrapped heavy trucks, which should be warehouses."
"I'm going to see if I can get some gasoline from the heavy truck dealers! Anyone want to come?" Xu Si quickly made his decision.
"Then I'll go check out the cafeteria!" Tashan said.
He needs to take care of more people and requires more food and other supplies.
This guy doesn't carry a backpack anymore; he got a cloth wrapping from somewhere, and it's even bigger than Xu Si's curtains.
"Factory!" Su Su said succinctly; she had no shortage of gasoline.
Although Tashan lacks gasoline, it lacks supplies even more.
"Then we'll stay in this building. If there's any danger, we'll run out!" said the ordinary people who had come with us.
They're just looking for bargains, so they can't afford to take too much risk.