Lin Fan glanced at the unmarked red dot on the map, then looked outside. All he could see was the endless yellow sand and sparse desert vegetation.
"Professor, are you sure it's here? There's nothing on this map," Lin Fan said, his tone laced with doubt as he emphasized the word "map."
"Of course it won't be marked; this is the entrance to a secret research facility," Professor Zhang adjusted his nonexistent glasses. "Do you think the government would hand over the first intelligent Zombie to an old man for research? It's because this place is secure and hidden."
Lin Fan wanted to ask more, but suddenly, the vehicle jolted violently, followed by a series of intense bumps.
"What’s happening?" Lin Fan grasped the armrest of his seat, panic written all over his face.
"Don't panic; it's a trap!" Professor Zhang's voice was unusually calm as he struggled to control the steering wheel, trying to stabilize the vehicle.
"Bang!" Another loud noise erupted as the Camper Van was overturned by a tremendous force, rolling several times before coming to a stop.
Lin Fan felt dizzy, his ears filled with the sounds of twisting metal and shattering glass. He tightly protected Xiao Tang, feeling his consciousness fading.
"Cough cough..." Lin Fan opened his eyes to find himself trapped beneath a deformed seat, the seatbelt constricting him painfully. He struggled to unbuckle it and crawled out of the vehicle.
" Xiao Tang! Professor Zhang!" Lin Fan shouted anxiously, scanning his surroundings.
"I'm over here!" Xiao Tang's voice came from nearby. Lin Fan turned towards her and saw Xiao Tang standing on a sand dune, unharmed.
"Are you okay? Did you get hurt?" Lin Fan rushed to her side, inspecting her with concern in his eyes.
"I'm fine, but... Grandpa Zhang seems to be injured," Xiao Tang pointed towards the overturned Camper Van, her small face filled with fear.
Following Xiao Tang's direction, Lin Fan saw Professor Zhang trapped in the driver's seat, bloodied and unconscious. His heart sank as he rushed over.
"Professor! Professor!" Lin Fan slapped Professor Zhang's cheeks vigorously, but there was no response.
"Brother Lin Fan, what's wrong with Grandpa Zhang?" Xiao Tang's voice trembled as tears welled up in her eyes.
"Don't be afraid, Xiao Tang; I will get Professor Zhang out," Lin Fan reassured her before taking a deep breath and thinking of ways to rescue Professor Zhang.
Li Hu and several members of the Anti-Zombie Organization jumped down from their off-road vehicle, armed and slowly surrounding Lin Fan and Xiao Tang.
"You bastard, I've finally caught up with you!" Li Hu glared fiercely at Lin Fan, his eyes filled with hatred.
Lin Fan glanced at the approaching Li Hu and his men, then looked at Professor Zhang trapped in the car, feeling a wave of despair wash over him. He knew that today he was likely doomed...
" Xiao Tang, run!" Lin Fan suddenly shouted, pushing Xiao Tang away.
"No, I'm not leaving! I want to stay with Brother Lin Fan!" Xiao Tang struggled desperately, refusing to move an inch away from Lin Fan.
"Listen! They want to capture you; staying here will only distract me!" Lin Fan forcefully pushed Xiao Tang aside and turned to face Li Hu and his men, ready for a fight.
"Hmph, you're quite loyal, but unfortunately, none of you will leave here alive today!" Li Hu sneered, raising his gun and aiming it at Lin Fan.
"Bang!" A gunshot rang out, the bullet whizzing past Lin Fan's ear and kicking up a small cloud of dust on the sandy ground.
"Run! What are you waiting for?" Lin Fan yelled angrily. He knew he could only buy a little more time; Xiao Tang had to leave immediately, or it would be too late.
Seeing the determination in Lin Fan's eyes, Xiao Tang finally nodded and turned to run into the distance.
"Trying to escape? Not so easy!" Li Hu shouted as he led his men in pursuit.
"Stop! Don't run!"
"Catch that Zombie!"
...
Lin Fan felt a surge of urgency and without thinking, he chased after them.
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