Chapter Nine, so close

For example, the woman from last night is one of the few who awakened from a state of somnambulism and did not succumb to the dark-haired monster

Indeed, this result did not come as a surprise to everyone

The difference this time is that there are no machine guns

"Alright." Tao E thought for a moment and agreed

After the gunfire, Xia Yan decisively threw the handgun to the ground—having missed the shot, this thing is utterly useless

This time, Tao E and others did not accompany Xia Yanzhen, who advanced alone.

To be honest, he is also a bit worried that Xia Yan might just leave him behind and run away.

However, as it was the first time that a teammate had completed a task, Tao E felt somewhat uncertain and was not quite sure what the standard for completing the task was

Tao E said: "It seems that breaking the ghost wall is the key for us to leave Madman Town. That Li Yuan should still have some intelligence that he hasn't disclosed."

Let them take a good rest before making any plans

Carried over the mountains by someone, I never expected that at all

"It is probably within the range of a ghost wall, let's give it a try," Tao E said.

The research institute has a reasonable area and also comes with dormitory facilities

You don't need to translate; I can easily carry you over the mountains.

The handgun indeed does not perform very well

At the entrance of the first tunnel, it is still a case of the ghost wall.

Now, after being pointed out by Xia Yan, Tao E finally realized how close he was to completing the task

I can't translate it, it's like hitting a wall; even walking on flat ground is very difficult for me. Tao E waved his hand, indicating that he is unable to do it.

Not a single one can be missed

Is it still the same task, whether it is completed or not?

Sure

"What do you want to provoke?" Tao E looked at Li Yuan with an unfriendly expression

You should go back first

Upon seeing the four individuals return, Li Yuan immediately went to greet them

"Alright, what is your laboratory researching?" Tao and Tushuo looked at Li Yuan

"Well... actually, we could have just left directly earlier," Xia Yan said to Tao E after thinking for a moment.

According to Li Yuan, those who appear to be in a state of somnambulism can actually be saved; some may suddenly awaken but remain unaware of anything unusual about their previous "somnambulism"

Xia Yan opened her mouth slightly but did not speak, which could be considered as tacit consent

Li Yuan and the survivors they found, who had not been affected by the unknown influence, are all staying in the research institute established by Senluo in Water Source Town

The ascent of the mountain becomes increasingly difficult, and I have fallen directly several times.

"No, I was just speaking casually," Li Yuan said, "After all, before these events occurred, I had a lot of trust in the director and my superiors."

The famous saying of Xun Ge'er is well known: where there is no road, one must climb the mountains. In the hilly areas, the mountains surrounding Shuiyuan Town are not high

At that time, both parties will cooperate again to break through the deadlock and leave this small town

Upon entering the research institute, Li originally arranged a resting place for Tao E and Xia Yan.

Those survivors were all brought back little by little by Li Yuan

How could Li Yuan possibly trust two strange and inexplicable individuals who suddenly appeared?

However, with Xia Yan present, Tao E felt that "the advantage is on my side"

As the four individuals returned along the same route, the discomfort experienced by Tao E and the others gradually diminished. Eventually, they relaxed their grip, ceased their internal struggles, and walked back with great ease.

The road ahead is slightly longer, taking half an hour to reach the vicinity, where there is a four-lane bridge

Xia Yan in front stopped, and Tao E looked over, forcibly suppressing the words of insult.

Hmm? Tao E looked at Li Yuan, but did not respond

More than fifty people in total live here without any issues

The "dormitory" assigned to the two individuals is of the type featuring two bedrooms and one living room, with a decor that is simple yet not lacking in sophistication

Li originally shook his head, but his response was not entirely without clues: "I know they are indeed doing something somewhere, but the specifics are still under investigation; in any case, it is within the small town. Just don't let me find them!"

Xia Yan really would say to Li Yuan, "I do not believe"

The black-haired monster transforms during the day without being disturbed by human voices, and it continues to maintain the daily life of the town

I am indeed a good companion, and I, Tao E, will absolutely not be abandoned

"Xia Xia, do not be anxious, stay calm; this task will definitely be accomplished," Tao E said to Xia Yan Zhen.

It is uncertain how much of a role the intercom can play

However, he did not have the intention to leave alone; he planned to leave together with Tao E

The internet and television are unable to receive any signals, and only devices such as walkie-talkies within a certain range are still operational

A few gunshots echoed, and even Tao E and others on the other side of the fog could hear them

The armed squad originally consisted of twelve members, four of whom were also affected by the changes

As soon as they came out, Xia Yan truly said: "Should we try to climb the mountain?"

After Li Yuan and the others left

Li Yuan shook his head

Then let's move on to the next one said Li Yuan

"One can cross the mountains." Xia Yan truly said

Tao E and Xia Yan Zhen are sitting on the sofa

Roadblocks, armored vehicles, and sentry posts

A minute ago, Tao E was still pretending to understand and nodding, but he could no longer maintain that facade. He quickly interrupted: "Alright, alright, so what are your superiors doing about these ghost walls? Do you have any clues?"

Li Yuan's response was similar to what those soldiers had said

Li Yuan also demonstrated his sincerity, without concealment: regarding the books "mainly focused on cellular engineering, concerning developmental biology and genetics, I am ... ..."

Although his hands were very steady, completely ignoring the recoil without any tremor, he still missed the target

There is even a small-scale power plant, which has no issues with water supply and power generation

As he watched Xia Yan leave, Li Yuan suddenly said: "What is the relationship between Mr. Tao and Mr. Xia?"

Tao E was still pondering when a wave of mist surged from that direction, and Xia Yan really came back: "The tunnel has collapsed, but I did not see any other members of the Senluo Group."

Although it may be a foolish question, have you ever tried calling the outside world? Tao E inquired

A plethora of professional terminology erupted from his mouth

Now there are only eight left

Why not say it? It is easy to understand. Setting aside the discussion of Tao Er's NPC, let us approach it from the most realistic perspective

Several individuals retraced their steps and exited the tunnel from the entrance they had just come through

The normal road, there are three more, all like this one, have been haunted by the wall of ghosts

As for the original individuals, a portion went missing, while some transformed into dark-haired monsters, which were eliminated by Li Yuan and his security team

Tao E intends to continue the communication and gain a deeper understanding of the situation

However, he values Xiaoxia's ability to ignore the wall of ghosts, and in a couple of days, he is likely to be unable to hold back.

After Xia Yan truly got off the vehicle and walked forward, he quickly saw a configuration similar to that of the tunnel entrance

"Let us go to our base, there are some matters that only you can assist us with, to break through this deadlock and leave this cursed place," Li Yuan said

Even if injured, he is still a tough man

Xia Xia possesses exceptional martial arts skills and is a person of integrity; he would certainly not abandon him and flee.

The tone in the latter part is also filled with gritted teeth

There are no issues with the water and electricity supply; it is functioning normally

Two soldiers reported the situation just now, and Li Yuan frowned as he looked at Xia Yanzhen: "Should we check other routes?"

However, Tao E, as a mature middle-aged man, had never imagined the scene of being carried forward by others

There must always be a gradual process

Several armed soldiers were close at hand, and Xia Yan really did not need a rifle anymore; he would take matters into his own hands.

With a kick, the three soldiers who charged forward first were sent flying backwards

The daily task now is to patrol, searching for any potential survivors that may still exist in Water Source Town

I plan to explore all possible avenues, just in case there are any overlooked opportunities

Li Yuan will definitely be unable to hold back first

The ghost wall has no effect on him

A collapse has occurred in the tunnel ahead, with a large mass of disordered rocks and soil completely blocking the entire tunnel

This task is indeed difficult to accomplish

He is 1.75 meters tall and weighs 70 kilograms

These individuals attack without being influenced by human voices

Li Yuan has absolute control over certain key intelligence

The hidden hand points directly to the higher echelons of the Senluo Group

Tao E is about the same height as him, and appears to be somewhat more robust than Xia Yan Zhen, at least with a protruding belly

The last location is similarly affected, with the roads being damaged and cut off

With a local driving, they quickly arrived at the second road leading away from the Water Source Town

The name of Shuiyuan Town has its origins; in the northwestern area of the town, there is a large reservoir that supplies water to several regions, including Shuiyuan Town itself

Even if the normal road is blocked, he can still climb over the mountain to get out

Several individuals attempted to walk up the adjacent mountain, and as expected, they encountered the same phenomenon of being trapped in a loop.

It also comes with a walkie-talkie, but the signal in the ghost wall is very poor, sometimes available and sometimes not

Are there any other routes? Tao E inquired, as if to calm his mood, it seemed that it was not entirely unexpected either

That is an old road from the past, which passes through a total of three short tunnels. The road in between is only two lanes and is relatively winding

For the time being, this is the only option we have.

How is it?

It should be like in the movies, where after being injured, one is dragged to a safe area by teammates

Xia Yan decisively drew her gun and pulled the trigger

Hmm? Aren't all the roads destroyed

A few people got on the vehicle, and Tao E inquired with Li Yuan about the situation in Shuiyuan Town

He donned the gear of an armed soldier, including a tactical vest, a handgun, a rifle, a dagger, and a flashlight

With Xia Yan's strength, carrying a person who definitely weighs no more than 200 pounds over mountains and ridges is truly not a difficult task

"Do not incite discord; our relationship is quite good," Tao E said

The area of the ghost wall is much larger than one might imagine, and Tao E and the others are accompanying Xia Yan Zhen, who can still walk normally on flat ground

Xia Yan really agreed.

After discovering Xia Yanzhen, those armed soldiers also disregarded the firearms on their bodies, using their bodies as weapons and actively charging towards Xia Yanzhen

one hundred and five, one hundred and sixty jin

A massive ghost wall enveloped the entire Shuiyuan Town, preventing anyone from leaving—except for Xia Yan.

Mr. Xia does not understand why he is not affected by the ghost wall. If the tunnel were open, would he have left directly

Unable to pass

Then I shall take my leave

Very sincere, mainly still envious of Xia Yan's ability to completely ignore the ghost wall.

A few minutes later, Xia Yan returned: "There are people from the Senluo Group, the bridge is broken"

Communication is completely cut off, with neither landlines nor mobile phones receiving any signal.

Having briefly learned how to open an insurance policy and fire a gun, Xia Yan truly walked towards the tunnel

Whoever becomes anxious first will be at a disadvantage