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"Go out? Why should we go out? We have weapons, and the house is sturdy. Why risk an adventure? We have enough food to last for a while, and even if rescue is slow, there should be some news in half a month." Clearly, perhaps due to being overlooked, Zhang Huang voiced a different opinion at that moment.
Moreover, there were quite a few who agreed with him. The two guides and a girl named He Ru showed obvious signs of agreement, while Huang Yue and Olafsson also seemed somewhat swayed.
In this time of uncertainty about the future, with dangers lurking outside, it is human instinct to seek refuge within the walls of a house.
The seemingly solid walls and nailed doors and windows provide a false sense of security.
Only Liang Wuxuan and Qian Kai, survivors of the Kapa City incident and the Tokyo Incident respectively, understood that this seemingly strong defense could only withstand ordinary Corpses.
Both Kapa City and Tokyo had experienced breaches where the infected entered homes, resulting in casualties each time!
It’s worth noting that during those two events, they hadn’t stayed long at all. This time, although the town's population was not large, due to the Tragedy’s aftermath, even if news got out, rescue efforts would be delayed significantly. Staying here with the current 'crowd' could easily attract some strange fellows.
Furthermore, Yang Xiaoyou was still recovering from continuous battles. Especially after the last encounter with Hades, her leg bones had cracked, her overall strength diminished, and all the 'artifacts' she had painstakingly saved were nearly exhausted.
Faced with the potential intrusion of Advanced Infected, it was difficult to maintain an overview of the situation or to resolve conflicts quickly. Even with Zhang Liang and Qian Kai joining forces, they could only handle the sporadic Infected Entities entering. If an Infected Entity broke through the house's defenses and drew the Horde's attention with the sounds of fighting, even in Yang Xiaoyou's prime condition she would meet her end here.
The number of potential Corpses in the entire town was still in the thousands. Even if Yang Xiaoyou were at her peak and could slay foes left and right, how many could she take down? A hundred? Two hundred? Three hundred? That would still be less than 1%.
The seemingly weak Corpses are always the protagonists in biochemical events; they are both the weakest yet also possess the most dangerous destructive power.
"If you want to stay, I certainly won't stop you. I can leave you some magazines without issue. Just consider it as me hoping you would stay." Facing such a 'pragmatic' fellow, Yang Xiaoyou readily agreed to his terms.
Damn it! She was already heavily injured; taking care of everyone in this room would indeed be challenging. The Snowfield wasn’t safe even without Corpses around.
"Wait a minute! Brother Qian and Classmate Zhang will stay too, right?" Seeing Yang Xiaoyou's willingness to negotiate, Zhang Huang couldn't help but show a hint of satisfaction on his face before turning to address the two strongest fighters remaining.
He would soon realize that Yang Xiaoyou likely had some impressive skills, but with a crippled leg and a face that looked like it was on the verge of death, there was clearly no hope left for him. At this moment, the ones to win over were naturally Qian Kai and Zhang Liang.
Moreover, Zhang Huang was somewhat clever. He directly approached Zhang Liang and bluntly said, "My classmate Zhang, aren't you worried about Huang Yue? Are you really going to let her go to Snowfield like this? Setting aside the dangers we might encounter in Snowfield, how are we supposed to get out? Outside, there are monsters that eat people, Huang Yue. You should also advise him; some people can't even save themselves and still want to drag you down with them. Their intentions are malicious!"
It was evident that the situation involved Huang Yue, and a flicker of uncertainty appeared on Zhang Liang's face. The truth was, he deeply understood the terrifying nature of Yang Xiaoyou, but he couldn't ignore that Yang Xiaoyou's current condition was truly poor. He could see that there was a serious issue with his leg bones; it wasn't something that could be fixed with just a bit of rest.
The reason he had not agreed with Zhang Huang's words until now was simply because he found Zhang Huang, who used to follow Li Zheng, displeasing. Additionally, he held a sense of admiration for Yang Xiaoyou. But now that Huang Yue's safety was at stake...
"I'm sorry, but I promised Mr. Hades that I would ensure Yang's safety, and I don't have a habit of waiting for death." At this moment, when Zhang Liang hesitated, Qian Kai spoke decisively without any hesitation. The creature they encountered in Tokyo Metro had been 'accidentally' shot dead by Yang Xiaoyou; all of his subordinates had perished at its hands. He knew all too well how terrifying such creatures could be.
Then there were those creatures they encountered at the dock that resembled Crawlers but were called Lickers; they were equally deadly.
Qian Kai, the only official soldier present, helped stabilize Zhang Liang's resolve. Although it seemed reckless to venture out at this time...
Regardless, the other party had experience dealing with similar events. If one person felt uneasy about staying in this 'safe' place, it would surely lead to a crisis; something unexpected could happen that they were unaware of.
"How can it be like this? Are you really going to let one promise to protect someone lead to such recklessness? There are many more people here who need your strength." Having always 'admired' Li Zheng, although not as harsh or confident in personality, his true nature began to emerge in this desperate situation.
"And he's injured? How can we be sure those Zombies didn't hurt him? Even if he's physically strong, he can't withstand everything." Seeing that he couldn't persuade them otherwise, he couldn't help but speak maliciously.
If this accusation stuck, it would completely isolate Yang Xiaoyou.
"Enough! Trash will always be trash. Leave your gun here and get out." However, after Zhang Huang made that malicious remark, Yang Xiaoyou remained unfazed while the Demoness was not having it; teasing was one thing, but others had no right to interfere.
Her cold tone carried an irresistible authority within it; there was no room for explanation or rebuttal. Zhang Huang obediently closed his mouth and trembled as he reluctantly set down his precious weapon. A look of terror crossed his face as he walked toward the exit.
From his trembling legs, it was clear that this was not his true intention.
Faced with this situation, Yang Xiaoyou did not oppose it. His current appearance was indeed not good, and his physical condition reflected that. At such a time, it was necessary to unify the voice using some strong measures. Since the Demoness had taken the lead, it was best to follow suit.
Under the negative example of Zhang Huang, the tour guide and a girl named He Ru, who initially had some objections, obediently closed their mouths.
Although their hearts longed to stay, it was evident that the combat power of the fully armed group here was much higher than that in the hotel. Following the strong was a natural instinct.
If it were just Yang Xiaoyou alone, that would be one thing. However, it was clear that Qian Kai, who was the strongest and skilled with firearms, along with the President, were absolutely on his side after Zhang Huang was out of the picture. The choice became obvious.
Regardless, at this moment, these non-combatants and weak individuals ultimately needed to band together to increase their chances of survival. Although there were many locals in the hotel, communication would be difficult due to language barriers, making it hard to integrate with them.
At that point, if any problems arose, they would likely be pushed to the front.
Soon after unifying their goals, the subsequent planning and arrangements proceeded quite smoothly.
However, just when everything had been agreed upon and even the route had been mapped out, they encountered an obstacle in gathering food.
"You should have enough stockpiled food for winter to last you quite a while. We don't actually need much. The share of this gold is already worth a lot," Qian Kai said with a frown to the Boss after hearing what the tour guide and Olafsson had translated.
"We don't want gold; we want weapons. Leave your guns behind; take all the food you want." At that moment, a relatively fluent voice in English came from one side as a man dressed like a doctor stepped forward.
Meanwhile, Zhang Huang, who had initially come out first, was now peeking around nervously. It was clear that this change had a lot to do with him.
"If you want to die yourself, you can't blame others. Leave two guns behind and move your things," Yang Xiaoyou said oddly after glancing at Zhang Huang, his face somewhat pale.
He was more afraid of everyone following him like a swarm than losing two weapons. Now that they were 'voluntarily' staying behind, he couldn't wait to send them off quickly.
However, after Yang Xiaoyou and the others left behind two weapons, seeing the small amount of Seal Jerky brought before them still made Yang Xiaoyou frown.
"What do you mean by this? This little bit is only enough for us to eat twice."
"No, this is a week's worth for two people. It's a fair trade for the two guns," said the doctor responsible for the exchange, speaking as if it were a matter of course.
"Fine, I underestimated you. Just give us back our weapons; we won't trade anymore. I'll take some time to get more from other places in town." Looking at the doctor who seemed to have just returned from elsewhere, Yang Xiaoyou shrugged.
Initially, he was just trying to avoid trouble, but now, due to the change in seasons, every household had enough food stored. Since they needed to gather more anyway, this little bit was no longer significant.
"Once a trade has been made, how can you refuse?" It was clear that the doctor had learned from Zhang Huang about their plans to cross the ice fields. Even the best hunters found it difficult to survive in that white wasteland with only two supplies.
In negotiations, once you grasp the other party's bottom line, it becomes quite simple to present your own demands. This doctor, having been in the field for many years, clearly understood this principle.
Since they were in urgent need of food, even if he had a surplus that wasn't particularly useful, raising the price was no issue.
"Okay, since returns aren't allowed, then you won't be able to enjoy our after-sales service. Oh, and by the way, those two magazines you left behind are empty," Yang Xiaoyou replied with a sneer. He didn't like taking advantage of others but absolutely refused to be at a disadvantage himself. There was no way he would generously hand over items without keeping something in reserve.
Upon hearing this response, the doctor—who had originally thought everything was under control—looked visibly displeased.
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