Chapter 007: Journey to the Prairie
The young man, referred to as "Heng Shao" by them, smiled lightly, his face bearing a hint of the demeanor of someone in a superior position, which can be described as arrogance. He glanced back at the two of them and lazily said: "Isn't it just a walk on the mountain path? If you can't even endure this little hardship, yet you still shout about wanting to come along for the hunt, I should have known better than to bring you along."
Indeed, Sister Shaofen, we are certainly flattered to accompany Young Master Heng on a hunting trip; how could we possibly feel it is a hardship!" The woman named Xinya quickly chimed in from the side
Hailong Village is the closest village to the vast grasslands near Hohhot. In the previous life, the commander of the only human survivor base was from Hailong Village, a fact well known among the survivors in the base from that time.
Xu Peng also overheard the conversation of those people and couldn't help but scoff inwardly. Bringing two women to hunt in the vast grasslands? That "Young Master Heng" is really something. Those two women are actually wearing high heels; do they think this is a private farm for a show? However, the driver does have some skills; he must be a special forces soldier from the military.
Xu Peng must minimize his risks; otherwise, if he were to capsize in the gutter and become infected with corpse poison, turning into a zombie, it would be a disservice to the heavens for granting him a second chance at life. Therefore, the safest option for Xu Peng is to consume the brain of the White Wolf King to gain immunity against the corpse poison, while also potentially integrating and evolving some of the zombie's abilities.
Indeed, Heng Shao, it is a minor issue if the shoes are damaged. However, if we accidentally twist our ankles, then the two of us sisters would be unable to properly attend to you! How about we call it a night and return to the hotel instead
However, before the young man could speak, the two fashionable women sitting in the back seat of the car heard that they were to get out and walk. They frowned in displeasure, and one of the girls, who looked a bit like a little loli, said in a reluctant tone, "Mr. Heng, it's pitch dark, and this is a country road. Do we really have to get out and walk? I'm wearing high heels, you know."
Well, since that's the case, let's get off the car! Once we arrive, I want you to witness my skills, no matter what kind of prey it is, as long as it catches my eye, it will definitely not escape!" Lei Heng said淡淡的, with an absolute confidence in his words
Furthermore, in the early stages of the zombie outbreak, humanity's overall strength was relatively low, making it impossible to compare with that of ten years later. After evolving in such a harsh environment for a decade during the apocalypse, human physical capabilities had undergone a qualitative leap. At that time, Xu Peng's strength could only be considered below average; however, in this era, even if Xu Peng's abilities had not yet returned to the level of his previous life, he was already regarded as one of the top experts among humanity. Xu Peng was well aware of this.
Heng Shao's face revealed a hint of pride as he gently pulled the bowstring to test it, then spoke: "This bow of mine is specially made, with extremely high precision, equipped with infrared sights, and the draw weight alone exceeds twenty pounds"
There is still one month until the zombie tide breaks out. By then, my physique will be perfectly transformed, not only enhancing my explosive power but also significantly increasing my speed and endurance compared to ordinary people. Dozens of zombies will pose no threat to me at all; as long as I do not encounter a horde of over one hundred zombies, I can completely annihilate them. Feeling the power within him strengthen, Xu Peng thought to himself, while also feeling a great sense of relief. Although his strength had not yet fully recovered to the peak state of his previous life, at least he now had the ability to protect himself. Once the zombie tide breaks out, he would not have to live in constant fear as he did in his previous life.
In the midst of the apocalypse, any unforeseen event can occur. Even though Xu Peng has developed the ability to protect himself, the virus carried by zombies is exceedingly potent. If bitten by a zombie, or even if just a small scratch breaks the skin, one will be infected by the zombie toxin and become a mindless corpse.
Time is running out, and it is time to go to the grasslands to search for the White Wolf King! Xu Peng thought to himself. There is only one month left until the outbreak of the corpse tide, and time is becoming increasingly urgent. With his physical condition having changed and his strength enhanced, it is also time for Xu Peng to implement his third step plan
The young man is exceptionally handsome, dressed in a well-fitted casual outfit. The brand of the clothing is not discernible, but the craftsmanship is exquisite. If one were a top talent in the fashion design industry, they would be able to immediately recognize that the clothes worn by this young man are custom-made, specifically designed by an Italian designer.
The real name of "Heng Shao" is Lei Heng. He is the son of the commander of the 13th Military District stationed near Hohhot. The commander of the 13th Military District, Lei Chuan, is a formidable figure in Beisheng, to the extent that even the provincial governor would not dare to offend him. As a result, Lei Heng is often referred to as "Little Prince" by Lei Chuan's subordinates, making him a true leader among the elite in Beisheng. He is a well-known figure among the young aristocrats in Beisheng, and his pastimes include not only entertaining women but also hunting.
After hearing this, Lei Heng wore a faint smile on his face. With his status as the 'Number One' in the Northern Province, coupled with his handsome appearance, he had long been acquainted with numerous women. These two women and the scholar were merely new acquaintances; he had not yet grown tired of them. This was why he brought them along for a hunting trip, adding a touch of allure and excitement to the desolate wilderness.
On this day, after Xu Peng finished practicing his sword techniques and sheathed his sword, his complexion suddenly turned pale, resembling someone who had just recovered from a serious illness. Xu Peng understood that this was a sign that his physique was about to break through a bottleneck. If he remembered correctly, in about a month, his complexion would change from pale to rosy, indicating that his physique had been completely transformed into that of an elite human in the post-apocalyptic world.
After officially settling in Shuguang Garden in Hohhot, Xu Peng spent his days wandering around this mature district, familiarizing himself with the local terrain in addition to his daily training. Four months later, the physical condition of his current body had completely transformed, officially transcending the realm of ordinary people and gradually evolving towards the physique of an elite human in a post-apocalyptic world
"Little Prince, this small road is inaccessible by vehicle; we must walk to enter the village!" In the driver's cabin of the Hummer, a robust man in his thirties, dressed in military camouflage, glanced at the dark path ahead and turned to speak to the young man sitting in the passenger seat.
On weekdays, this place is truly desolate, but at this moment, a military Humvee has suddenly appeared.
Hooray! It has finally come true
As the saying goes, different circumstances lead to different strengths, different strengths influence different temperaments, and different temperaments result in different mindsets. Xu Peng's current mindset is completely different from what it was at the beginning, even though he is aware that the nightmare of the entire world is about to arrive. Unlike in his previous life, he is now free from worry and fear; what he possesses now is the desire to become a strong individual and a courageous heart m.hetushucom .com
Even if we take a step back, if the White Wolf King cannot be found, Xu Peng must at least locate an ordinary White Wolf, as he needs to be immune to the corpse poison in order to have the means to survive in a world fraught with danger.
As night falls, the village of Hailong is enveloped in tranquility under the dark sky. To enter Hailong Village, one must traverse a rugged path of approximately 1 kilometer. At the entrance of this path stands a stone pillar, inscribed with the three characters "Hailong Village." This is a very small village, which is certainly not marked on maps at the municipal level.
After three days of preparation, Xu Peng left Hohhot and set off towards a nearby village, Hailong Village.
The two fashionable women immediately became anxious upon hearing Lei Heng say he would not bring them along, fearing that they would leave a bad impression on him. If they lost such a significant supporter as Lei Heng, their current glamorous lifestyle would no longer be sustainable. With this thought, their expressions suddenly changed. The enchanting woman smiled at Lei Heng with a flattering demeanor and said, "Young Master Heng, I was just joking. Who says we can't endure this hardship? As long as we can stay by Young Master Heng's side, we are not afraid of any difficulties. Xinya, don't you agree?" The enchanting woman smiled at Lei Heng with a flattering demeanor and said, "Young Master Heng, I was just joking. Who says we can't endure this hardship? As long as we can stay by Young Master Heng's side, we are not afraid of any difficulties. Xinya, don't you agree?"
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The man in camouflage stared at the longbow in "Heng Shao"'s hands, nodded, and said: "This bow should be modified from a competition-specific bow; both the materials and craftsmanship are significantly superior to those of a standard competition bow. It must be quite valuable, at least worth several hundred thousand."
Hearing their conversation, the middle-aged man in military camouflage, sitting in the driver's seat, secretly shook his head. This "Little Prince" usually enjoys hunting very much and often goes to some farms to indulge in it. His hunting skills are quite good, but he doesn't know why he suddenly had the idea to hunt in the original ecological grasslands, which is a completely different concept from hunting on a farm.
The Hummer suddenly came to a screeching halt at the intersection of the small road, kicking up a cloud of dust. Due to the darkness and the fact that Xu Peng was sitting in the shadow, the people inside the vehicle did not see him
The vast grasslands are extremely dangerous. Not to mention their unfamiliarity with the terrain, the creatures within are all exceptionally fierce. Yet this "young prince" is unaware of the dangers and has brought along two women, after all, he is merely a young master.
In the span of four months, aside from changes in his physical condition, Xu Peng has become very familiar with the nearby shopping malls, supermarkets, gas stations, and so on. The environment in the apocalypse is harsh; merely storing some food is far from sufficient. Xu Peng must also stockpile a large quantity of consumables and daily necessities. Having been reborn, if his life cannot be more comfortable than in his previous existence, it would be better for Xu Peng to simply die and be done with it.
At this moment, Xu Peng was resting beside the stone pillar at the intersection of the small path. Since there were no direct buses from Hohhot to Hailong Village, Xu Peng took a bus to a small town near Hailong Village and then walked here. By the time Xu Peng arrived at the intersection of this small path, it was already completely dark.
Xu Peng was actually seated not far from the Hummer, at a distance of less than three meters. It was merely obstructed by a stone pillar, which prevented the people inside the vehicle from seeing him. The windows of the military Hummer were not closed, and the few individuals inside were speaking without deliberately lowering their voices, allowing Xu Peng to hear them clearly.
The few individuals quickly got out of the car. "Heng Shao" walked straight to the rear of the vehicle and took out a black longbow from the trunk. The man in camouflage was visibly impressed and couldn't help but exclaim, "What a fine bow!"