Chapter 6: Meat Mountain
I said, are you going in the wrong direction
We need to be aware of carnivorous creatures, which typically feed on zombies or other lower-level mutated beings, but if they encounter humans, they will not be picky... Furthermore, regarding humans, if someone aims for your head, do not hesitate, just open fire
However, Sun Jiao appeared to be accustomed to it, not at all concerned about the sword of Damocles hanging over her head
"Hush." Sun Jiao suddenly stopped, raising her right fist to signal Jiang Chen to halt
Stop being so verbose... Tomorrow we will go to the survivor camp in District 6. It is truly too dangerous for you not to have received the infection prevention vaccine; you must take care of that yourself
This order that persists amidst chaos—District 6, welcomes travelers from the wasteland like a harbor. However, to envision it as an embodiment of justice would be rather naive
The road was cleared for the truck entering the camp, and Jiang Chen followed Sun Jiao into the interior of the camp
It seemed to have realized the danger, as the fat all over the meat mountain began to tremble violently, and the power erupting from its body became even more ferocious, with its gaping mouth seemingly preparing to unleash another furious roar
Maintain firepower, throw the explosives over there! Hurry!
The overwhelming barrage of bullets, while having a certain impact on the flesh mountain, was far from sufficient to make him stop. The thick layer of fat, akin to gel, trapped the bullets that penetrated his skin, rendering the group primarily armed with kinetic weapons nearly powerless. Although the leader of that group decisively ordered a portion of his men to approach and throw explosives at the flesh mountain, the protective effect of that thick fat was clearly not limited to just bullet resistance
However, that roar did not have the chance to be emitted
As she spoke, Sun Jiao pointed to the rifle that Jiang Chen was holding in his hand and continued.
Jiang Chen's expression was even more remarkable; he had his mouth wide open, completely lost in a daze
The words that remain unspoken can still be perceived
However, the shell did not hit the meat mountain, but rather grazed past the plump face of the meat mountain and exploded against the building behind him
Jiang Chen let out a bitter smile, took a deep breath, then disengaged the safety and aimed the gun at the quiet street behind him
Collect the subcrystals. Additionally, the fat from the meat mountain can serve as fertilizer or as a source of organic matter and phospholipids in nutrient formulations. By the way, I recall that its blood cells can also be used as a raw material for several vaccines
Is it going to rain? Jiang Chen looked up at the sky, where thick dark clouds were densely clustered. It seemed that the sunlight appeared unnatural only after passing through these clouds. The sunlight carried a kind of oppressive yellow-green hue, and one could hardly understand how these plants managed to grow.
However, in response to Jiang Chen's remarks, Sun Jiao merely smiled with amusement
Gene code, a type of code compiled from gene sequences according to specific algorithms, serves as the username for EP. Due to the widespread use of EP and the uniqueness of gene codes, they are often used similarly to identification numbers. After all, in a post-apocalyptic world, there is no civil affairs bureau, and the only way to prove your identity is through DNA.
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Throughout the journey, the two occasionally engaged in conversation, yet for some reason, Sun Jiao did not inquire further about Jiang Chen's secrets. Since she did not ask, Jiang Chen naturally did not take the initiative to bring it up. However, Jiang Chen could discern that Sun Jiao's reluctance to ask was not due to a lack of curiosity, but rather stemmed from an indescribable trust.
Do not worry, as long as the iodine in your EP is not depleted, the radiation levels will not exceed the threshold, and you need not be concerned about growing a third hand. Of course, when traversing areas with high radiation levels, such as nuclear power plants or former government facilities, it is advisable to wear protective radiation clothing for safety. Sun Jiao teasingly shot a glance at Jiang Chen and continued to lead him forward.
The soldiers, equipped with a mix of gear, were fiercely unleashing their firepower at the monster, attempting to suppress the rampaging mass of flesh. Several soldiers hurriedly ducked and dashed through their comrades' barrage, dodging the debris hurled by the creature, desperately throwing the explosives in their hands at the mass of fat.
In her view, both sides of the war are utterly foolish
The monster unleashed its power, roaring as it advanced towards the human defenses
Oh? My opinion is exactly the opposite of yours. I believe that the so-called 'civilization' is everywhere in the wasteland, albeit in a rather unique form
Meeting Jiang Chen's curious gaze, Sun Jiao smiled and explained
The meat mountain advances forward amidst a hail of gunfire, and the situation of those soldiers appears quite dire
"What are they doing?" Holding back the churn of stomach acid, Jiang Chen glanced at the people busying themselves around the mountain of corpses and asked.
"There is fighting ahead, follow me." Upon hearing the commotion in the distance, Sun Jiao did not retreat; instead, she began to move towards the battlefield, holding her rifle.
SK10 Sirius, a medium-range laser rifle, is the best choice for dealing with zombies and similar creatures. It operates with low noise and high accuracy. However, to help you become familiar with shooting, it is advisable to start with kinetic weapons.
The 99-type anti-tank gun is probably the only thing capable of taking down the meat mountain. The fat on the meat mountain is extremely thick, making it nearly invulnerable to all individual weapons, and its habit of throwing things around is nothing short of a nightmare. Sun Jiao said as if she had just breathed a sigh of relief
Carnivorous animals and the like... I hope it is not a dead claw
Amidst the harshness of this wasteland, Jiang Chen could not help but marvel at how this city has formed a complex and alternative ecosystem. Nature is indeed a wondrous thing; no matter what you provide it, it can stabilize itself in a rational manner—survival of the fittest
It seemed that Sun Jiao had guessed what Jiang Chen was feeling disgusted about, and she smiled slightly before leading Jiang Chen towards those soldiers
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For the same reason, Jiang Chen also did not inquire about what the "necessary tasks" mentioned by Sun Jiao were
The steel gate slowly opened, and the camp's alert was lifted with the fall of the meat mountain. Behind the sandbags at the entrance, Jiang Chen saw the anti-tank gun that had destroyed the meat mountain. The menacing gun barrel emanated a chilling aura, and on the ground lay metal shells as thick as a thigh.
Boom
Jiang Chen could not imagine that this woman, who appeared to have no muscle definition, would possess greater strength than him, a man whose physique seemed to have at least some muscle.
"... it is actually a meat mountain!" Turning the corner, Sun Jiao's face was filled with shock, "How could this thing appear in ... ... "
At that moment, a sudden and intense explosion was heard from a distance down the street. Accompanied by a heavy and high-pitched roar, a series of fierce gunfire followed.
One day, you will tell me...
Many orderly survivor camps conduct checks of genetic codes before granting permission for entry. The primary purpose of this is to apprehend individuals who have previously violated the law within the camps
After presenting the EP on their arms, the militia politely allowed the two individuals to pass.
That terrifying muscle strength data
The meat mountain, having lost its head, fell to the ground amidst the cheers of victory, producing a heavy thud.
However, Sun Jiao did not respond to Jiang Chen's question, and Jiang Chen sighed and had no choice but to run to catch up
Nutritional supplement? Why does it sound like something edible
Sun Jiao's unwavering tone sent a chill down Jiang Chen's spine
Ammunition! I need ammunition!
"Do not point the gun at me, fool, pay attention to what is behind me," Sun Jiao whispered, cursing Jiang Chen under her breath.
Accompanied by a deafening explosion, the reinforced concrete walls were blown to smithereens, leaving behind a terrifying void
Beneath the towering skyscrapers, there is no longer a trace of civilization, only savagery remains. Although he holds the fruits of civilized technology in his hands, Jiang Chen feels no sense of security at this moment
This is not to say that Jiang Chen is incapable; rather, no matter how strong his physical strength may be, as a modern individual accustomed to a life of comfort, he cannot possibly surpass the physical capabilities of a female warrior who has spent years traversing the wasteland
However, although the attacks were ineffective, they were not entirely meaningless; at the very least, this meat mountain was restrained by the fierce firepower akin to a rain of bullets, preventing it from advancing a single step towards the human positions
Um, actually, I believe I could become a logistics personnel or something similar
Although she experienced a night of passion, Sun Jiao showed no signs of discomfort at all; instead, Jiang Chen's calves felt a bit weak
The streamlined short and wide gun body exuded a sense of futurism. At the grip, Jiang Chen noticed a small insignia.
The reason the two of them went out together was entirely due to Sun Jiao's suggestion
The ugly and ferocious face twisted, saliva pouring from the mouth like rain, waving a broken streetlight in hand, the thick layer of grease almost overflowing.
natural enemy
PK200 assault rifle, caliber 7.62mm. Although this kinetic weapon does not match the accuracy of laser weapons, its power and reliability are unmatched by laser weapons. Even if you use the stock to strike someone, there is no need for repairs. The safety is located on the upper right side of the grip; be sure to keep it engaged when not firing.
Since you said you would help me, you must learn some knowledge about combat. Come with me tomorrow; at the very least, you need to learn how to shoot and how to protect yourself
Sun Jiao chuckled lightly, her smile not reaching her eyes, still maintaining a vigilant posture as she continued to speak
Ah! My hand... The slamming car door severed the arm of an unfortunate soul, forcefully embedding it into the wall behind.
"Ahead lies an area infested with zombies. The best place to hone your marksmanship is the battlefield. Familiarize yourself with the weapon first, but do not fire indiscriminately," Sun Jiao said, as she took out a streamlined rifle from behind her.
Welcome to Block 6, buddy. As per usual, I need to check your genetic code
At that moment, a piercing sound of something cutting through the air suddenly swept across the human defense line, as shells, trailing yellow flares, violently struck the mountain of flesh
I had always thought that this wasteland was filled with savagery... I never expected to witness civilization here. As for the soldiers armed with weapons, they did not harass the two any further, and Jiang Chen's anxious heart gradually began to settle down
What the hell is this? A butcher in the mountains? But this is way too big!
Once again, a shell tore through the battlefield, and under the trajectory correction following the first tracer round, this shell struck fiercely into that gaping maw.
In other words, we are now completely unprotected and exposed to radiation? Jiang Chen smiled wryly. His only understanding of radiation came from the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident, and he still remembered that there was a time when the salt in supermarkets was completely sold out.
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"It is abnormal; the nearby mutated creatures have all disappeared. It seems they have sensed the approach of their natural enemies..." Sun Jiao's voice carried a hint of tension, which caused Jiang Chen's heart, that had just managed to calm down, to start racing again.
There was no hint of suspense; scarlet blood, dark green brain matter, and yellowish-white fat were almost splattered across half the street
Although it is an act of ignorance, it is conceivable what a terrifying existence radiation represents for those living in a harmonious society
Jiang Chen shivered and secretly vowed never to touch that thing called nutritional supplement in his lifetime Wasn't it just like eating the meat of Mount Meat?
The gray cement road is covered with cracks, and unknown plants are stubbornly growing in the crevices of the cement surface, bathing in the unhealthy sunlight.
PAC (Pan-Asian Cooperation Organization)
Thus, Jiang Chen had no choice but to grit his teeth and take the rifle thrown to him by Sun Jiao, following her as they set off on their journey
However, when mentioning that war of the "predecessors," her face still displayed an unabashed annoyance
Although Jiang Chen did not know what the "dead claw" mentioned by Sun Jiao was, he could sense a hint of something ominous from her tone.
Noticing the approach of the two individuals, a soldier walked over, holding his rifle and scrutinizing the two from head to toe, then spoke in a very professional manner.
Not all creatures possess aggression; for instance, mice, despite their large size, still maintain a physiological fear of humans. Cockroaches, although they appear frightening, do not actively attack living beings due to their dietary habits. As they approached closer to the street corner, Sun Jiao gradually raised her gun, becoming vigilant. "Zombies cease their activities during the day because the mutated fungi attached to the back of their heads require a stable environment for photosynthesis. Surprising, isn't it? This is also the reason why these zombies have not starved to death over the years." It is said that some zombies in the urban area have even evolved the ability for asexual reproduction, hehe.
On the streets, one can still occasionally see the streamlined "iron boxes." According to Sun Jiao, these are the slowing devices used by NATO's airborne troops. However, when the history of the city's invasion is mentioned, Sun Jiao does not display any excessive emotions. This may be related to her being born in a shelter and having no concept of the so-called nation.
The buildings surrounding are essentially devoid of any intact windows, as the glass was shattered long ago during the nuclear explosion. The streets are littered with abandoned cars, and from the cracked yet unbroken windows of those vehicles, it appears that the glass used for car windows is of slightly better quality than that of regular windows
"That is not a dark cloud, it is radioactive dust." Sun Jiao couldn't help but feel a bit amused; Jiang Chen was just like she was when she first emerged from Shelter 071.
Two people walked one after the other on the deserted street, occasionally startled by the half-human-sized giant rats that darted past the roadside. However, it didn't take long for him to become accustomed to it. Such mutated creatures were everywhere; Jiang Chen even encountered a cockroach the size of a wolfdog, waving its one-meter-long antennae at the two of them before scurrying into the shadows of the street. The dense cilia were truly nauseating. Such mutated creatures were everywhere; Jiang Chen even encountered a cockroach the size of a wolfdog, waving its one-meter-long antennae at the two of them before scurrying into the shadows of the street. The dense cilia were truly nauseating.
After the battle, the soldiers emerged from their shelters, cheering as they embraced their comrades and assisted the wounded, everything appeared to be very well organized