Life is often full of setbacks, and like a tree wishing for stillness but the wind refusing to cease, things don't always go as planned.
Li Yu originally wanted to live in peace, choosing a hidden corner to survive the apocalypse with his family, never thinking of saving humanity or conquering the world.
He just wanted to live a stable life.
April 5th, Qingming Festival.
During the Qingming Festival, the rain falls in a fine drizzle, and travelers on the road are heartbroken.
As the rain fell, the zombies became excited and began to emerge from their dark corners.
Li Yu led Li Yuan and others to search for supplies outside. Although they had acquired a tanker truck with a lot of oil last time, they were still in the apocalypse.
However, being in the apocalypse, if one can acquire more supplies, then one should do so.
Therefore, Li Yu led Li Yuan, Zhao Dapao, and others out.
After returning from the city, Li Yu formulated some rules.
Everyone in the base, regardless of gender, had to go out to search for supplies and kill zombies. Under the leadership of Li Yu, Zhao Dapao, Yang Tianlong, Li Tie, Li Gang, Third Uncle, Maternal Uncle, and others, each outing ensured that there were experienced and combat-strong individuals.
Li Yu deeply understood that once an unpredictable major event occurred, everyone had to participate; it was impossible to rely on only a few people to protect the majority.
Not only was it exhausting, but those who were protected would be like lambs in a comfort zone, utterly helpless once facing significant danger.
This was not what Li Yu wanted to see.
From the very beginning, when he had everyone kill the Village Secretary and his group, to later going out to kill zombies, and then later, killing Manager Zhou and others at the Cement Factory.
Throughout this killing spree, everyone in the base clearly understood how cruel the apocalypse was.
Once mentally prepared, they improved their combat skills.
From learning how to hack and slash with swords and long spears initially,
To later learning how to use bows and crossbows,
And then, after acquiring a large number of bullets and firearms, they began practicing marksmanship.
So, anyone who went out could basically carry firearms, but they were used sparingly; only in special circumstances would they be used, otherwise, cold weapons like long spears were primarily used.
This time, they came out to extract the underground oil from the Gas Station.
These oils were stored underground, and the Gas Station had no electricity, which was very troublesome.
It wasn't until Li Yu found an electric pump while searching for supplies that he realized he could use it to extend a pipe and pump out the oil.
The base had electricity. This time, they brought a storage battery, connected it to the electric pump, and started pumping oil!
They had just lowered the pipe and were about to turn on the electric pump when suddenly, a voice came through the walkie-talkie:
"Manager Li, someone is driving over! Someone is driving over!" It was Ding Jiu.
Caution was Li Yu's habit; even though he hadn't seen anyone in the vicinity for a long time, Li Yu remained vigilant for the appearance of others.
This Gas Station was at the entrance of a town, and opposite it was the tallest building in the entire town.
A nine-story building.
And Ding Jiu was on the ninth floor of this building, holding binoculars, observing the north and south of this National Highway, as well as the surrounding conditions.
Just now, he saw several cars approaching from the south.
"Okay. You continue to observe, don't get discovered," Li Yu said into the walkie-talkie.
Then he said to Li Yuan and Xiao Lata next to him, "Close this oil port and quickly withdraw."
Li Tie immediately stepped forward to help close the oil port tightly, then drove the new energy vehicle over, picked up everyone, and hid behind the supermarket at the Gas Station.
"Big Brother, what about our tanker truck?" Li Tie asked.
"Leave it for now. Let's see what the situation is and who these people are," Li Yu pondered for a moment before finally saying.
They had just driven the electric car and hidden behind the supermarket at the Gas Station for less than 30 seconds.
Li Yu heard the roaring sound of a car from behind, followed by the sound of brakes.
Screech~
A teeth-grinding braking sound made people very uncomfortable. It was probably an old, dilapidated car, making a lot of noise when driven.
Immediately after.
A conversation ensued.
Li Yu and the others pricked up their ears, listening intently.
"Zhen Fu, let's refuel here." The voice sounded like a steady middle-aged man.
However, after the person finished speaking, there was no reply.
Li Yu was a bit conflicted, wanting to peek out, but ultimately didn't. So he took out his walkie-talkie and said, "What are they doing? Why did they suddenly stop talking?"
Ding Jiu over there said, "They... they're kneeling. It was quite sudden. And then they seem to be holding something in both hands? Air?"
"..." Li Yu was a bit speechless.
It wasn't until two minutes later that a voice suddenly came.
"May the Lord teach us to be delivered from evil, and not to lead us into temptation," a deep yet gentle voice said.
"Zhen Fu."
"Zhen Fu."
"Zhen Fu."
What followed was a chorus of shouts, full of excitement and devotion, as if they could give up anything, even their lives, for something.
Upon hearing this, Li Yu immediately felt a surge of anger.
Damn it!
These annoying people, whether before or after the apocalypse, there are always such people.
Constantly proselytizing, constantly proclaiming how to save the world, how to find the true meaning of living.
There are even some churches that tell you that your physical parents in this world are not important, but your spiritual Zhen Fu is.
The one just now was probably another type who deified himself as a savior.
MDZZ.
The voice came again from over there: "According to your true brothers, there is a group in the north that accepts anyone. Let's go there."
"Now, our big family is scattered. So we must unite. When things stabilize, I will hold weddings for you and give birth to innocent children."
"At that time, God's power will expand." The voice was gentle, as if coming from far away, yet also very close, carrying a strong sense of persuasion.
"Zhen Fu is eternal!" A passionate voice came through.
"Zhen Fu is eternal!"
Again, a burst of fervent worship, the tone full of passion.
"Big Brother, I want to kill him," Li Tie suddenly said. From his tone, it was unclear whether he was joking or serious.
Li Yu smiled at him upon hearing this. Li Tie had always been a very stable and reliable person, which was why Li Yu often took him out.
But now, Li Tie actually volunteered to kill him.
This amused Li Tie.
"Those Salvation Army, we were clearly doing them good, spreading the things of GOD to them, why do they keep chasing us?" A woman's voice came from over there.
"Because they are devils, Satan, and they will be punished. Everything we are currently facing is a test given to us by G. You must guard your hearts," the gentle voice slowly said.
Salvation Army?
Li Yu found the name somewhat familiar. He had heard this name before his rebirth. At that time, he was in the north and heard people from the south mention this name.
He thought for a while, only remembering the name, but he couldn't recall any information about the organization at the moment.
"Don't go out yet, wait a little longer," Li Yu said to Li Tie beside him, his eyes somewhat serious.