Siheyuan: tomb robbing? I am serious about hunting.

Chapter 868 Door Lock

Before the morning mist had dissipated, a clear copper bell rang from the observation tower of the base. Lin Xiaoman held the telescope and looked at the figures bending over to work in the farmland, and the corners of her mouth rose unconsciously. After three months of hard work, the once mottled factory wall was reinforced into a three-meter-high concrete wall, with shooting holes and observation platforms staggered on the wall, and sharp barbed wire wrapped on the top. "Sister Lin, today's morning training is about to begin!" Su Ran rode a modified tricycle and stopped under the observation tower, with the bucket full of newly harvested wheat. Since he joined, the efficiency of the base's infrastructure has been greatly improved. He not only repaired the old machine tools in the factory, but also used discarded auto parts to assemble simple tractors and irrigation systems. Lin Xiaoman climbed down the observation tower along the steel ladder. The ground under his feet was flat and solid - this was the hardened road surface they poured with broken bricks and concrete. On both sides of the main road, newly built wooden houses were neatly arranged, and the roofs were covered with waterproof tarpaulins. The most lively place is the central square, where a temporary market was set up and the survivors exchanged the fruits of their labor for daily necessities. In the farmland, Lao Zhou was watering the newly planted vegetables with several young people. The ten acres of land they reclaimed were not only planted with vegetable seeds collected from the ruins of the supermarket, but also tried to cultivate high-yield crops such as sweet potatoes and potatoes. In the farm, more than two dozen hens were pacing in the simple chicken coop, and the sound of "clucking" came from time to time. In the pigpen next to the chicken coop, three piglets were happily arching the trough. "According to the current harvest, we can not only be self-sufficient, but also reserve some food." Lao Zhou wiped the sweat from his forehead, with a long-lost smile on his face. Lin Xiaoman nodded, but she knew in her heart that this was only the first step to survival. Her eyes went over the wall and fell on the gray ruins of the city in the distance-there, countless survivors were waiting for rescue. At a meeting, Lin Xiaoman proposed a plan to expand the scope of exploration. "We need more supplies, and more importantly, we need to find other survivors." She marked several possible locations on a simple sand table, "The hospital in the west of the city, the granary in the north of the city, and the scientific research base in the eastern suburbs." After a heated discussion, everyone decided to split into three groups. Lin Xiaoman personally led the team to the eastern suburbs. She selected five strong and experienced team members, including Chen Yuan and Su Ran. Before leaving, she carefully checked the equipment: the improved crossbow, sufficient arrows, portable water purification devices, and Su Ran's newly developed flash bombs. Along the way, they carefully avoided areas where mutants gathered. On the city streets, abandoned cars were parked in all directions, with broken glass and rust on the body. The air was filled with the smell of decay, and mutants could occasionally be seen wandering in the ruins. When they approached the scientific research base, their vigilance was raised to the highest level. The gate of the scientific research base was closed, and the electronic display screen at the door had long been extinguished. The big words "Apocalypse Biotechnology" were blurred by the erosion of wind and rain. Chen Yuan used a crowbar to pry open the rusty door lock with great effort. With a creak, the heavy metal door slowly opened, and a pungent smell of formalin hit him. The base was in a mess, with experimental equipment scattered all over the floor and glassware broken into slag. Lin Xiaoman put on a mask and gloves and led the team members to search carefully. In the laboratory, they found a well-preserved refrigerator with a large amount of vaccines and medicines stored in it; in the reference room, rows of filing cabinets were filled with research materials on the virus and several unfinished experimental reports. "Look at this!" Su Ran suddenly pointed to a whiteboard on the wall, on which were written in red marker the words "Key to the antidote: antibody extraction". Lin Xiaoman's heart jumped suddenly, and she carefully removed the whiteboard, as if she had held the key to save the world. On the way back, everyone was excited, but danger also came with it. While passing through a narrow alley, they were suddenly attacked by a group of mutants. These mutants are larger than ordinary mutants, their skin is a strange purple, and they move more agilely. Lin Xiaoman quickly commanded the team members to form a defensive formation back to back, while Su Ran activated the sound wave jammer he carried with him, and the harsh sound temporarily forced the mutants back. Just when they thought they were out of danger, a group of fully armed people suddenly appeared on the street ahead. They were wearing black combat uniforms, gas masks, and the guns in their hands glowed coldly in the sun. The leading man raised the horn in his hand: "Put down your weapons, you are surrounded!" Lin Xiaoman clenched the crossbow in her hand, and the alarm bells in her heart rang loudly. These people are obviously not ordinary survivors. Their equipment and organization reveal a dangerous atmosphere. "We are survivors of the Chengnan base, just here to collect supplies." She responded loudly, and at the same time signaled the team members to prepare for battle. The other party did not respond, but shot directly. The bullet flew past Lin Xiaoman's ear, and she quickly hid behind an abandoned car. A fierce battle began. Lin Xiaoman used the terrain and the flash bombs he carried with him to lead the team members to resist tenaciously. But the other side was large in number and well-equipped, and they gradually fell into a disadvantage. At the critical moment, reinforcements from the base arrived. Chen Yuan blew the horn for help, and more than 20 team members armed with spears and bows rushed from all directions, shouting and killing. Seeing that the situation was not good, the other side quickly evacuated. Lin Xiaoman looked at the direction where they disappeared, knowing that this was just the beginning of a bigger crisis. After returning to the base, Lin Xiaoman didn't take time to rest, and immediately organized scientific researchers to study the information brought back from the scientific research base. She transformed a warehouse into a temporary laboratory, equipped with microscopes and other experimental equipment collected from the ruins. The researchers fought day and night, trying to find clues to cure the virus from the information. At the same time, Lin Xiaoman did not relax the defense construction of the base. She and Su Ran designed a more advanced defense system, buried mines outside the wall, and installed infrared alarm devices. The construction of schools and hospitals is also accelerating. The children finally have a place to study, and the wounded can get better treatment. In the base, people's lives are gradually getting back on track. In the evening, smoke from cooking rises, children play and laugh in the square, and old people sit together and chat. But Lin Xiaoman knows that peace is only temporary. Those mysterious armed forces are like the sword of Damocles hanging over their heads, which may fall at any time. She stands on the watchtower, looking at the distant horizon, clenching her fists. No matter how many difficulties lie ahead, she will not give up, because this place carries the hopes of countless people.