When the battle was completely over and the gunfire stopped, a faint glow of morning glow hung on the distant horizon.
The snow did not stop, it was still falling slowly from high in the sky.
The dawn gradually rises in the horizon, imprinting the tops of the snowy mountains with a golden color that seems to be burning.
The black smoke on the top of the platform has burned out at some point, and there is black ash scattered by the wind everywhere.
The survivors who survived collapsed on the ground, hugging each other and crying, or staring blankly at the sky.
Of course, there are others who are holding the cold bodies of their loved ones, with tears welling up from the corners of their eyes.
There is no doubt that this is indeed a tragic battle.
Although the narrow and winding cave passage hinders the pursuit of the radiation beast, it also adds a lot of difficulty to the rescue team behind.
Especially when the gunshots started to sound, the radiation beast on top almost subconsciously rioted.
A few waves almost broke through the survivors' defense and came to the platform to kill.
Fortunately, the guards finally understood the signs engraved on the wall, otherwise by the time they found their way to the platform, the survivors on it would have already penetrated the defense line.
"It's over, everything is over."
Holding his sister Lin Yin, Lin Cheng forced a smile on his bloody face and hid his left arm behind his back .
However, a gust of cold wind blew by, and the severe pain made him take a breath involuntarily.
"Brother, let me see your wound quickly."
"It's okay, it's just a minor injury."
Unable to resist Lin Yin's persistence, Lin Cheng had no choice but to hand out his left hand.
About four or five centimeters upward from the wrist, a long and narrow opening extends to the triceps brachii under the upper arm.
The length of the wound was more than twenty centimeters. The shallowest part only turned up the flesh, but the deepest part could still see the dark white bones underneath.
When you are not wearing protective gear, you will face radiation beasts whose body parts may be weapons.
In most cases, humans can only win the battle by exchanging injuries for injuries and fighting hard.
Whenever there is a trace of hesitation or the thought of being unwilling to get hurt appears in my mind.
What you get in exchange is most likely not to be intact, but to become a cold corpse forever.
Obviously Lin Yin also knew this. After confirming that the wound on Lin Cheng's left arm had stopped bleeding under the influence of styptic powder, she gradually felt relieved.
“It’s harmful, I said. You don’t even care about me?”
Cheng Fei, who was still lying on the ground, wailed, holding his stomach and pretending to be ashen-faced.
Through the clothes, you can see large areas of burn-like blisters evenly distributed, which is very scary.
“Didn’t you just get splashed by the venom of the fire spider? Look at your worthless appearance.”
“Here, I’ll give you the cooling powder, apply it yourself.”
Although she was complaining, Lin Yin quickly took out a packet of medicinal powder from her bag.
If these injuries were placed on Earth right now, they would definitely be fatal injuries that would frighten people to death, and each of them would be enough to be put into the emergency room.
But in the wasteland, it can only be regarded as...
Well, a minor injury.
After surviving the early days of the wasteland, the survivors now have a unified understanding. Let alone the subsequent infection problem, any injuries that are not immediately life-threatening can only be called Minor injury.
And it happens to be winter now, so there is no need to worry about the risk of infection in a short period of time.
Besides, didn’t the rescue service also have medical services before?
As the saying goes, if you have too much debt, you don’t have to worry. If you already owe so much, it doesn’t matter if you owe more.
Thinking to comfort themselves, several people looked at the cave entrance to the top platform.
Sure enough, figures in black clothes holding guns began to flash over there.
“Who are you?”
Some people who were not afraid of death had already approached, and they had the courage to shout and ask.
At the same time, this shouting also attracted the attention of the vast majority of survivors on the platform.
Everyone looked at this group of murderers who easily slaughtered hundreds of radioactive beasts with curiosity and fear in their eyes.
The black and blue uniform seems to be made of waterproof material and is not stained with the blood of the Radiant Beast.
The only thing left in the package is a pair of masks for eyes, and a fully-packaged explosion-proof helmet, which is full of professionalism.
Coupled with the sharp-looking guns, many people were frightened and quickly lowered their heads as soon as they looked at them.
“Didn’t you send the call for help?” A small guard in the team muttered.
The voice was very quiet, but it was clearly heard by several people around him.
For a while, the scene became a little quieter, but fortunately Xiao Yang stood up in time.
“Ahem, we are from the Tianyuan territory, and we are a subordinate Tianyuan search and rescue team responsible for rescue.”
"The signal just now was sent by you, right?"
He signaled the guard behind him to pull out a leaflet and hand it out, and Xiao Yang took out a small notebook from his pocket.
Write a few times with a brush, and a simple bill is completed.
"This is the bill for this rescue. Who among you is taking the lead? Come and sign for it first."
"The leader?"
Upon hearing the bill, the survivors on the platform suddenly became commotion.
There was obvious hesitation and fear in some people's eyes.
In the wasteland, materials can be linked to life in a certain sense.
Only a few people heard the previous broadcast, and no specific rescue price was communicated to others.
If the other party offers a sky-high price.
"Where's Uncle Liu? Let Uncle Liu go and have a look."
"Uncle Liu is dead."
The sad news came from the corner, but no one paid attention at the moment Gotta sigh.
Whenever there is a fight, anyone can die.
The living people can only inherit the will of the dead and continue to walk firmly in this wasteland.
"I'll do it."
Limping over, Lin Cheng took the bill in his hand.
Several other men around him wanted to say something, but in the end they could only hang their heads knowingly.
Taking the bill means being responsible for all the remaining survivors present.
On the way to migration, they have seen too many small groups bound by responsibilities.
"The price of squadron-level force support is. One thousand days of copper coins."
"The price of eighty-six-kilometer mid-range support is. Two hundred days of copper coins."
"The additional ammunition consumption is. six. Ten Tianyuan copper coins."
"Sorry, we may not have the currency to pay for the rescue price."
Lin Cheng read a few words and said it simply. The truth.
"We are survivors from the deep sea. Please give us a price we can understand."
"If possible, we will not default on the bill."
"Very good." Xiao Yang nodded lightly, satisfied with Lin Cheng's attitude: "In our Tianyuan territory, one Tianyuan copper coin is equivalent to 10 Tianyuan iron coins. To put it in terms of a price you can understand, it is winter now, in the territory The price of each kilogram of grain is 3.5 iron coins, and one copper coin can buy about 3 kilograms of grain."
In an instant, there were shouts of surprise in the audience. Lin Chengdu took half a step back.
Are you sure this isn't a money grab?
One copper coin can be exchanged for 3 kilograms of grain, which means a thousand copper coins are needed for squadron-level rescue.
Doesn’t this cost 3,000 kilograms of grain?
"Sorry, we really don't have so much supplies to pay for it." "It doesn't matter."
"Didn't we say on the radio that if you can't pay, we also provide a variety of other payment methods, including loans."
I glanced at at least 150 people in the field. Survivor group, Xiao Yang laughed.
Using supplies to measure the value of rescue will indeed scare these survivors from the deep sea.
But converted to the price of white rice on earth, one pound is about two yuan.
Three thousand catties, which is six thousand yuan.
At this price, even if you go to the chaotic triangle area, you can't hire an armed team of twelve people, let alone the wasteland where armed resources are more precious.
Furthermore, based on the current average salary in the territory of 18.6 iron coins, each person can save one copper coin every day.
One hundred and fifty people can pay off their debts in half a month at most, which is no big deal.
"Come on, don't talk about choices with me. You have no right to choose now."
"I'll give you six hours to pack your things and take care of the funeral. I'll be there Waiting for you at the foot of the mountain.”
Counting the survivors on the platform and some people in the mountains and forests who are willing to give it a try.
The final number was 373.
Although it is far from the more than 800 people in the camp yesterday morning, it still gave the rescue operation a good start and proved the feasibility of this plan.
At noon, the people who died in the battle last night were finally buried hastily in the frozen soil under the snow by the survivors.
There are no coffins, and there are even three or five people sleeping in one pit.
But for those who died in the wasteland, this was already a very good treatment. It was much better not to have to collect the corpses of those who had escaped before.
"Xiao Na, the dead cannot be resurrected. If you don't mind, just follow us."
The enthusiastic mother Cheng pulled Uncle Liu's remaining daughter into the small group, trembling He took out a few dry wheat cakes from his bag and handed them over.
"Your dad... didn't say a few last words before he died. He is just like the dead ghost in my family. What a pity."
It is really pitiful for the hearts of parents in the world. They have reached this point. However, Cheng Fei still wanted to help Cheng Fei find a wife.
Maybe she was afraid of another sudden change, so she hid in the pit like Uncle Liu.
Understanding his own mother’s thoughts, Cheng Fei didn’t stop him.
Only after Xiaona had devoured the wheat cake, she handed over a bottle of melted snow water.
"Liu Na, don't listen to my mother. Uncle Liu has always taken care of us."
"If you want to leave or go somewhere else, we will help you with your debts. Just take it.”
"No, I won't leave." Liu Na shook her head quickly and tightened the water bottle in her hand: "My dad told me to follow you and go wherever I can survive."
"Okay, then Just follow.”
Pushing the last shovel of dirt into the grave, the group began to walk toward the gathering place in the cave despite the wind and snow.
Speaking of which, the rescue team was really generous and did not set up any surveillance to prevent the survivors from escaping.
But if you think about it carefully, there is really no need to set it up.
In this snowy weather, it is indeed impossible for survivors to walk out on their own legs.
The surrounding radioactive beasts have just been cleaned up. The cave is definitely the safest place within a radius of 100 kilometers!
Go all the way back to the cave entrance.
I don’t know when it happened, but a small truck with a rather sci-fi shape was parked in front of the original entrance.
The rear of the truck was facing outward, and a simple table folded and retracted from the trunk. Someone was sitting behind the table.
Seeing Lin Cheng and others approaching, the guard behind the table raised his hand:
"Come here to register information and receive emergency relief supplies."
"Information? Rescue supplies?"
Looking at the supply boxes being taken out from inside the truck, Cheng Fei swallowed secretly.
From what I can see now, this Tianyuan territory is really extraordinary.
But why do I never see anyone discussing it on the world chat channel?
Wait, Tianyuan.
Why does it seem a bit familiar? Is it the territory that Lin Cheng mentioned before?
That territory that can cure hell flowers?
While Cheng Fei was still thinking, Lin Chengze on the other side was already standing in front of the table.
"Name."
"Lin Cheng."
"Age."
"29."
"Occupation."
"Chef." After saying that, he noticed that the guard raised his head and looked over in surprise. Lin Cheng added: "On earth, he is a chef." The survivors actually have chefs."
While sighing, the guards quickly registered the information.
It’s not complicated, it’s just a preliminary survey, including name, age, occupation, and personal route tendency.
After registration, the guard standing inside took out four small bags of supplies according to the registered quantity.
It was wrapped in thick brown paper, and I didn’t know what was inside.
"Hello, my mother is seriously ill. My sister is taking care of me. Can you help them register to receive a supply?"
"Sick?" The registration guard was stunned for a moment: "What's wrong? We still have some emergency medicines in the car."
"Hell Flower." When he said these three words, Lin Cheng stared at the guard.
Perhaps for other survivors, Tianyuan is an unfamiliar term.
But since Lin's mother was infected with the Hell Flower Virus, Tianyuan Territory has become an obsession in Lin Cheng's heart.
It is rumored that this is the only place that can cure terminal diseases like hell flower.
At this moment, Lin Cheng was extremely eager to see the answer from the guard's eyes, even if the price of the answer was that he would become a slave forever.
Surprisingly, he was right.
"Hell flower." The guard frowned: "If you want complete treatment, you have to go to the hospital in the territory. Let me get you some relief medicine first."
"Thank you."
I have another kraft paper bag and a glass bottle with 10 copper coins engraved on it.
Looking at the liquid emitting a faint blue light in the glass bottle, how could Lin Cheng hold back the excitement in his heart.
A few steps back into the cave and found the cave where Lin Ma was placed.
After an accident and a night of cold wind blowing on the platform, Mother Lin, who was already frail, had become terminally ill and was on her deathbed with lost consciousness.
"Quick, get out of the way."
Ignoring explaining to Lin Yin, Lin Cheng unscrewed the bottle mouth.
The light blue liquid entered her throat, and Lin’s mother’s pale face turned pale at first, and then quickly regained some of her color.
This is simply amazing!
Besides
"Am I right? These are instant noodles?"
Cheng Fei, who followed in, had already opened his own brown paper bag on the way.
There are not many things inside.
The food is a piece of sun-dried vegetable cake, a larger portion of golden fried dough, and a packet of seasonings packaged in transparent plastic.
There are only two types of medicines, red external anti-inflammatory drugs and blue oral antibiotics.
But for a group of survivors who are used to eating weed cakes, dry wheat cakes, and occasionally gnawing tree bark.
This refined food is like bringing them back to modern times.
(End of this chapter)