Chapter 10, Return to the Pinnacle

The one in the lead, dressed in camouflage, waved his hand to decline the cigarette and took out an alcohol tester, prompting Meng Yishan to blow into it.

"Is everyone here? Have you eaten?"

The pair of eyes is even more bright and spirited, sharp as that of a hawk or falcon

Alloy armor with a thickness exceeding 20 centimeters fell, obscuring the windows of every household, leaving only fist-sized shooting holes and observation ports.

Captain Li praised and continued, "How is it? Do you still have enough bullets at home?"

Meng Chao remained calm, his hands swinging gracefully, as if his ten fingers possessed the lightness of lively spirits, and within just a few seconds, he separated the mixed parts and assembled them into three firearms

In Jiusha District, sporadic monsters have appeared, and residents are hunting them down locally by streets and communities

I see, good lad, if you were to join the army, you would surely be a top marksman

Since there are two experts in the family who are skilled with firearms, the ammunition cannot be insufficient. I will allocate to you twenty armor-piercing rounds and one hundred regular bullets. If you truly encounter a monster, I hope you will bring glory to the community

Seeing that the alcohol concentration was indeed not high, he nodded slightly, his expression becoming more lively.

The power and psychic energy supply to the entire community will be cut off on time

The residents turned off the radio and listened to the distant sounds of cannon fire through the thick reinforced concrete and alloy armor

I did not expect Meng Chao to assemble the gun so well

"What are you playing with, you little girl? Here, take this." Meng Yishan drew a cold steel, curved military knife resembling a dog leg from his lower back, "This is quite impressive. Back in the day, your father used this to chop off the head of a 'wild wolf' with one stroke!"

Aunt Cao glanced into the room, "Tonight we are dealing with monsters, let us take a look at the weapon preparations of each household. Oh, there is drinking!"

Meng Yishan cheerfully took the magazine and said, "Twenty rounds of armor-piercing ammunition is really too few, and there aren't enough grenades either. Can't you give a little more?"

Tianfu Garden, fortification completed

Isn't this good? Are you still thinking about the beast tide coming to attack us all day?

Only the crystal radio remains, still intermittently broadcasting the latest news from the front lines

Meng Yishan was taken aback

What are you mumbling about, gossiping about the old lady behind her back?

It is Aunt Cao from the residents' committee

Aunt Cao whispered, "Grandma Wang from 706 has lost both her son and daughter-in-law, her granddaughter is boarding at school, and she is all alone at home. The old lady is quite stubborn and refuses to go to the shelter. If a monster really causes a commotion later, you will have to take extra care, won't you?"

Meng Chao drank deeply as if he were enjoying a chilled soda on a scorching summer afternoon

Meng Yishan said, "Tianfu Garden has no bad seeds, but we are an old community in the old city. Back in the day, the monsters were scared away by us here, and they haven't come around for a long time. Where else would they go to kill?"

It was as if the main battle tank was filled with fuel and ammunition, and he let out a hearty laugh, casually throwing a punch, the edge of his fist slicing through the air, producing a hissing sound like a venomous snake striking.

Little did he know that as soon as he took half a step, Meng Chao's hands transformed into two clouds of gray mist

Meng Yishan stared: "What?"

Captain Li waved his hand, and two soldiers in camouflage counted the bullets, asking Meng Yishan to sign, ensuring a clear handover

In the second half of the third year of high school, in order to allow him to focus on his studies, Bai Jiacao and her brother temporarily swapped rooms

Meng Chao clenched his fist, as if holding a piece of red-hot iron in the palm of his hand

Meng Chao locked the door from the inside

Meng Yishan felt a bit embarrassed as he offered a cigarette to the soldier in camouflage uniform

Bai Jiacao hurriedly took the dog leg knife, twirled it a few times with impressive flourishes, then grabbed the scabbard and tied it to her short leg. She secretly shot a glare at Meng Chao and, in a huff, continued washing the dishes.

By the way, in case monsters really do appear, don't forget to collect the shell casings—resources in Long City are scarce, and even bullets need to be reloaded

Accompanied by a surge of violent psychic energy flowing into his veins, a series of thunderous sounds erupted from within Meng Chao's body

Captain Li grasped the rifle firmly, standing with it resting against his shoulder. With just a glance, he was somewhat moved: "A fine weapon, well maintained, even better calibrated, it hits exactly where aimed"

Meng Yishan wishes to disassemble and reassemble the firearm according to the procedure

He still did not rise, kneeling with the semi-automatic rifle resting on his shoulder, skillfully checking the sights.

It is quite difficult for a public rental housing community like theirs to produce a student with a high score in the district

Meng Chao drank to his heart's content, downing bottle after bottle, completely squandering the nutritional fluids and medicines he had just earned, and only then did he let out a satisfied burp.

Meng Yishan sneered: "Lili uses a rocket launcher, so you should too. Last time at the parent-teacher meeting, the teacher said that Lili can stand in place for three hours straight. Why can't you do that?"

The adjustment of the sighting device also takes into account his shooting habits

There is no way, esteemed senior.

I haven't drunk much, so I definitely am not drunk

Su Xin, make sure to prepare your handgun. If your legs hurt, do not stand. I will adjust your wheelchair to combat mode

Meng Yishan hurriedly shook hands and said, "Hello, Captain Li!"

Captain Li sighed, "Who could have predicted that the number of monsters eliminated in our community last year did not meet the standards, resulting in us not being rated as a five-star community? The higher-ups only allocated this limited amount of firearms and ammunition; even a skilled cook cannot make a meal without rice"

Meng Yishan and Bai Suxin exchanged a glance and put on a kind smile: "Xiaocao, your brother is right, why not ... ... "

Meng Chao also approached, his face serious: "Indeed, the requirements for standing meditation in the college entrance examination are becoming increasingly stringent. Our high school teachers repeatedly emphasize that we should not fear hardship, not fear fatigue, and not fear annoyance. Standing meditation, breathing techniques, and meditation are three integral components, the foundation of our practice.

As the fog thickens, the free-spirited energy in the air becomes increasingly violent, and the interference of radio waves intensifies.

Meng Chao responded with an acknowledgment, moved the small sofa, knelt on one knee, and lifted the floorboard

The house only has two bedrooms and one living room. Originally, my parents slept in the master bedroom, Bai Jiacao slept in the secondary bedroom, and he set up a military bed in the living room

8 PM

Attention, as the mist descends and psychic disturbances arise, there is a possibility of interference with human brainwaves. Many monsters also possess mental attack capabilities. In order to boost morale and ensure the mental well-being of all citizens, the following is a broadcast of classic military songs from the Earth era

Suddenly, a faint "crack" sound was heard from the other side of the wall

Bai Jia Cao Zui Ying: "I, I am not unable to stand, I just find the stances in middle school too simple, too boring!"

The first wave of monsters has appeared in the area of the steel mill in the northern part of the city, breaching the defense line at Wufu Road. The main force of the monsters consists of a swarm of flame black beetles, numbering around 1,000. The military and extraordinary individuals have already engaged in battle.

Bai Jia Cao gazed longingly, "You let Mom give me the handgun, we were taught how to shoot in middle school, and my marksmanship score in live ammunition shooting was still the first!"

Forward! Our blood is vigorous! We shine with brilliance, shaking the tigers and wolves!

The sound of cannon fire brings a sense of peace, it is the roar of humanity

Perhaps I should still use a knife, as many unparalleled strong individuals use knives

This feeling of continuously growing stronger, gradually tightening the grip on the throat of fate, is truly exhilarating

The passionate military song gradually faded, leaving only the sound of "shasha".

My parents do not believe at all

Each of the four individuals has a red band tied around their arms, on which the words "Joint Defense" are written

As soon as they heard a series of "crackling" sounds, everyone was momentarily dazzled.

The school teacher stated that high-energy nutritional agents contain abundant spiritual energy, exceeding that of ordinary monster flesh by more than one hundred times. Each intake should be approached with caution, preferably using a bottle cap to measure and taking it in small spoonfuls.

A Chao, I didn't expect that your high school's firearms education is so well-developed. Alright, today I will let you have some fun. Use the Type 22 rifle, and I will give you twenty rounds of armor-piercing ammunition. Remember, when using armor-piercing ammunition, you must install the enhanced kit.

Compared to Chu Feixiong's heavy punches, Meng Chao's striking sound is sharper, as if all the power is compressed into a single point, possessing a terrifying destructive force in actual combat

"Indeed, there is a situation; I will invite the elderly lady to my home," Meng Yishan agreed

Bai Jiacao retracted his head and pouted: "Dad, many of my classmates are allowed to use guns at home. My deskmate Lili even used a rocket launcher last time!"

Captain Li let out a sound of surprise

Bai Jiacao muttered: "You have told this story more than eight hundred times."

Old Meng

Firearms are like extensions of the body, emanating a faint aura of lethality

All energy must be concentrated to supply the searchlights, high-voltage power grid, and automated defense systems

"A true hero does not speak of past glories, it was decades ago." Meng Yishan waved his hand, "A Chao, take out all the tools."

Take out a submachine gun, a semi-automatic rifle, a handgun, and two grenades from the hidden compartment

Behind them were three individuals wearing tactical goggles, dressed in camouflage uniforms, with fierce expressions and crew cuts.

The strength has returned

Half a second later, Meng Chao nodded and threw the semi-automatic rifle to Captain Li

Captain Li smiled and said, "Let’s overcome it, old senior. As long as we can be rated as a five-star community this year, our ammunition base will increase by 20% next year, and then we will be prosperous.

Although the treatment progress is still less than 70%, Meng Chao feels that he has already surpassed his peak during the second year of high school

A battered old anti-monster self-propelled gun rumbled out from the residents' committee, accompanied by a rusty infantry fighting vehicle from the joint defense tactical team, forming a mobile force

Dad, Mom, I think my little sister is a bit restless during this period. We still need to educate her properly. In the future, let her stand in a horse stance for two hours every day when she comes home

Gudu

The automated combat fortresses rise from the convenience vegetable markets, small supermarkets, small squares, and beneath elementary schools

It was quite easy to deceive Grandma Wang, and Meng Yishan returned home to distribute firearms and ammunition

Bai Jiacao gasped in disbelief, looking at Meng Chao with an incredulous expression: "You, you are so venomous!"

He unleashed over a thousand punches in one breath, followed by three minutes of uninterrupted high-knees running in place, sweating profusely and absorbing every last drop of the medicinal effect. Just as he was about to rest his head on the semi-automatic rifle to regain his strength

Li Dayong

It was as if a magic show, as the firearms in front of Meng Chao transformed into their most basic components

The room was dimly lit, and everyone lay down early, closing their eyes to rest and prepare for the battle ahead

Just as I was thinking, the doorbell rang

Meng Chao opened a bottle of high-energy nutritional supplement and gulped it down

This is Meng Chao, an outstanding student from No. 9 Middle School. Aunt Cao laughed so hard that her eyes squinted.

This is the newly appointed joint defense tactical team in our community, Captain Li

There are still three hundred rounds of regular ammunition, and only two magazines of armor-piercing rounds left, totaling twenty rounds said Meng Yishan

Delightful

The hair and skin gradually acquired a luster, with faint traces of heat emanating from the pores, creating an aura reminiscent of a fierce beast surrounding the body

The child, nestled in the embrace of their parents, sleeps soundly while listening to the rumbling sounds of cannon fire

Awakened the "Basic Marksmanship" skill, although it is only at the "Ordinary" level, it is quite enjoyable

After a year of liberating myself, my gradually withering thin arms and legs, along with my shriveled chest, have all become swollen and full.

... ...

"Of course I know, I've been fighting monsters for decades, how could I not know?" Meng Yishan sent Aunt Cao and Captain Li out to knock on the door of room 706 next door

The captain of the joint defense team shook hands with Meng Yishan, his voice deep, "I just heard Director Cao introduce you as a senior figure, a top marksman in the army back in the day. How is it? Do you still have enough weapons and ammunition at home?"

Incredible things have happened

Can we be blamed for that

After taking it, one must immediately stand in a stance, sprint, and strike with force, engaging in high-intensity training to allow the medicinal properties to be released, gently nourishing every single cell

Dad, what about me

Meng Yishan picked up the submachine gun, skillfully caressing it a few times, then made a clicking sound.

Room 706 opened, revealing a white-haired old woman with a face full of wrinkles and no teeth, brandishing an oversized shotgun and shouting with great vigor