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Faced with Li Nan's imposing demeanor, Brother Hai merely shrank his head and then spoke, "Brother, please do not be angry. I have said it before, I will speak without reservation!"
Brother Hai revealed the names of the four of them and added, "The reason the rat harmed me is entirely due to your instructions, Brother!"
Upon hearing this, Li Nan inquired, "Who is the brother you mentioned? And who is Second Brother?"
Brother Hai hesitantly replied, "Half a month ago, the outside world suddenly changed drastically. Zombies, like those from movies, filled the streets and alleys, and our Jiangbei First Prison was no exception!"
Li Nan pressed further, "Are you saying that Jiangbei First Prison was also attacked by zombies?"
Brother Hai nodded. "At that time, we were all in our cells and had no idea what was happening. By the time we realized it, the prison guards and inmates had turned into zombies and were attacking us frantically. In the end, Liu Long, who was locked in the heavy criminal cell, managed to snatch the keys from a guard who had already turned into a zombie. After he escaped, he freed us all—over thirty people in total. We then rushed into the armory of the prison and barely escaped from the horde of zombies with heavy firepower. Liu Long is our leader, the so-called big brother!"
Li Nan understood some things from this statement; it turned out that their so-called Safe Zone determined through radio signals was completely wrong. Even with high walls and fortifications, Jiangbei First Prison could not escape the ravages of zombies!
"Then who is Second Brother?" Li Nan asked as he noticed Brother Hai hesitating.
Brother Hai cleared his throat. "Second Brother's name is Gao Hu. He is a death row inmate and infamous for a bank robbery in Jiangbei City. He teamed up with several thugs to storm into a bank lobby, killing twelve people and stealing over ten million in cash before escaping. However, his whereabouts were later leaked, leading to his capture. He was supposed to be executed this winter but unexpectedly escaped when the world changed. Liu Long feared his ruthlessness and thus took him as a subordinate, making him Second Brother!"
Listening to Brother Hai's words, Li Nan began to piece things together; it seemed that they were all escapees from prison and likely had strong ties to the underworld. The so-called big brother and Second Brother must have had some conflicts that led to disputes.
Sure enough, Brother Hai continued, "Actually, while we were in prison, I was a cellmate of Second Brother. After I got out, he regarded me as his confidant. Liu Long has always been wary of Second Brother, so it's normal for him to use some underhanded tactics!"
Li Nan realized, "So that rat and Mighty Bull are Liu Long's men!"
Brother Hai nodded. "You're right; that's exactly how it is. They must have acted on Liu Long's orders to harm me!"
"What about Bitter Melon? Whose man is he?"
Brother Hai frowned. "Bitter Melon is a middleman; he doesn't side with either party."
"Impossible!" Li Nan said firmly. "How could there be a middleman when Big Brother and Second Brother are at odds?"
Brother Hai sighed with a bitter smile. "There really are people who take a neutral stance; our host isn't just Big Brother and Second Brother!"
Li Nan responded with an intrigued "Oh," seeming quite interested in their story. "Continue!"
Brother Hai paused for a moment and continued, "Aside from my elder brother Second Brother, there is another person who can lead us, known as Brother Three. I don't know his real name, and not many people are clear about his deeds, but both Liu Long and Gao Hu hold him in high regard!"
Li Nan chuckled, "Nonsense! A person who is respected must have some skills. I believe that Brother Three isn't just sitting back to watch the fight."
Brother Hai looked embarrassed. "I can't say for sure. Anyway, Brother Three rarely intervenes in big or small matters, yet no one dares to underestimate him. That Bitter Melon is his direct subordinate. If it weren't for Bitter Melon being here this time, I wouldn't have traveled with the likes of Rat!"
"Even with that supposedly neutral Bitter Melon around, you still got ambushed!" Li Nan said with a hint of sarcasm, while Brother Hai appeared somewhat helpless. "In the end, it was my own carelessness that gave others an opportunity!"
As they spoke, Li Nan suddenly drew the Rebar Javelin hidden behind him and pressed it against Brother Hai's throat.
Brother Hai panicked and shouted, "Please don't kill me! I haven't told you where our base is yet!"
Li Nan smiled. "Why would I want to know your base's location?"
Brother Hai blinked and hurriedly said, "I know you're a strong person. I've also noticed that your food supply is running low. Our base has plenty of food and can guarantee safety. If you have the capability, you could take it..." Seeing the spear push in an inch closer to his neck, Brother Hai quickly added, "Perhaps I can introduce you. I'm Second Brother's confidant; I can take you there. The food supply there will be secure for at least six months, so you..."
Brother Hai's expression was serious; he didn't want to die just like that. He needed to offer terms that were impossible to refuse as a temptation to ensure his survival!
Li Nan said sternly, "What purpose do you four have in coming together for this mission?"
Seeing hope, Brother Hai quickly replied with eloquence, "The location at Culvert has been occupied by a giant Black-Furred Spider. And with the big fire yesterday, that spider must have been injured. Actually, the four of us came to check the situation and figure out what happened with that fire. I didn't expect to run into several big brothers; it truly is fate!"
Li Nan smiled coldly and said, "Stop bullshitting me! Tell me what you would do if you encountered other Survivors?"
Brother Hai hunched over and forced a smile. "This is the apocalypse. Although we all committed crimes and ended up in prison before, we're not butchers. In this world, what's most important? People! There are fewer and fewer people left while Zombies keep coming. If we encounter other Survivors, of course we would absorb them into our team; more people means greater strength and a better chance of survival!"
"Really?" Li Nan asked skeptically, while Brother Hai nodded vigorously. "Absolutely true! If not true, then I'm just a fool!"
Li Nan withdrew the spear from Brother Hai's neck and turned to Li Dapeng. "Do you believe what he's saying?"
Li Dapeng was wary but didn't catch any flaws in Brother Hai's words. Suddenly, Li Nan shouted, "Zhang Hai, you're lying!"
Upon hearing his real name called out by Li Nan from behind him, Brother Hai trembled like a leaf. "Big brother! What are you talking about? How could I be lying..."
In that instant, the Rebar Javelin in Li Nan's hand pierced into Brother Hai's right shoulder, instantly spraying a mist of blood!
The Rebar Javelin, which was as tall as Li Nan, penetrated over a meter deep, and with every inch it went in, the bolt pattern on the Rebar caused excruciating pain!
Before Brother Hai could even let out a cry, he gritted his teeth and silently thought, "Find the Survivor, kill the weak, spare the strong; kill the children, spare the women!"
Li Nan continued to apply pressure, while Brother Hai's eyes rolled back. "Brother, there's really nothing left. The rest is all the truth. I believe with your strength and my recommendation, your future will surely be limitless!"
Li Nan remained noncommittal and simply asked, "Last question: where is your base located?"
At this moment, although Brother Hai was enduring pain, his mind was still working. "If you want to go there, Old Hai will lead the way. As for the exact location, I'm afraid if I say it now, I won't make it back alive!"
Li Nan paused and laughed, "You really have a lot of tricks up your sleeve!"
At this point, Mo Xiaohui interjected, "Do you really trust this person?"
Li Nan nodded. "He said that base is safe enough and has plenty of food. Why shouldn't we go?"
"But..." Mo Xiaohui hesitated, while Li Nan gestured for her to stop. "I know what I'm doing; you don't need to say more!"
Seeing an opportunity, Brother Hai immediately disregarded his shoulder pain and said, "Sister-in-law, you're mistaken. Although your strength is great, there's a saying: two fists can't fight four hands. A good tiger can't withstand a pack of wolves. I believe with this brother's abilities, he will definitely thrive at our base!"
Li Nan casually pulled the Rebar Javelin out of Brother Hai's right shoulder. Although a lot of blood splattered out, Brother Hai still smiled at Li Nan. "Brother's skills and precision are unmatched!"
Li Nan simply replied, "That's not your sister-in-law; that's your older sister!"
Brother Hai acknowledged this and immediately called out, "Brother! Older Sister! Younger Brother!"
Li Dapeng remained indifferent while Mo Xiaohui felt even less favorable towards him. She asked Li Nan again, "Are we really going to that base?"
Li Nan gently patted Mo Xiaohui's shoulder and said calmly, "I've planned everything thoroughly; going to that base may not be a bad thing!"
Seeing Li Nan so confident, Mo Xiaohui could only silently pray: "I hope this time goes smoothly without any danger!"
"How's it going, Brother Hai? Can you still walk?" Li Nan shouted.
Brother Hai covered his right shoulder and replied, "No problem, I'll lead the way!"
Li Nan and the other two followed Brother Hai down the stairs and headed towards the depth of the road.
On the way, Li Nan asked Brother Hai, "How long will it take to walk?"
Brother Hai, holding his shoulder and seeming to struggle a bit, answered, "If we walk, we can make it back before sunset!"
Li Nan looked up at the sun overhead, estimating that it was around noon. Meanwhile, Li Dapeng turned back to glance and quietly said to Li Nan, "It seems like there's something behind us!"
Li Nan dismissed it, saying, "Don't worry, it's nothing!" He then casually pulled the parrot off Mo Xiaohui's shoulder and stuffed it into his backpack.
Mo Xiaohui looked on in confusion, while Li Nan made a shushing gesture, indicating that everything was fine.
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