Rotting Land: Survive

Chapter 572 562: Swift Retreat

The four of them lay prone on the table, and in front of Lin and the others was a large piece of paper, on which was written and drawn the zombie deployment situation they had just observed through the peephole outside the house.

"In a moment, I'll open the door. Xiao Hu, you take care of the zombie at the front door, Qiang handle the one on the right, and Xinquan, the one on the left is yours. After dealing with these three, don't stick around; let's retreat inside immediately." Facing the circles representing zombies drawn on the paper, Lin Junfu was making assignments to everyone.

"Oh, Lin, it's just a few zombies. Once we deal with them, what the hell are we retreating for? Let's just slaughter them all and rush out!"

After enduring a whole night of suffering last night, Wang Qiang had accumulated enough resentment towards the beasts outside.

At this moment, he was eager to rush out and chop off the heads of those creatures that kept him awake all night to relieve his anger.

"Yeah, Lin, Qiang isn't without reason. We don't need to retreat inside. After all, we're leaving. We might as well fight our way out,"

Hu Xiaodong also felt that Lin's caution was a bit exaggerated. After all, he had seen the outside situation through the peephole. There were only three zombies, and from the sounds of it, there weren't many more wandering outside either.

However, Tang Xiaoquan disagreed and immediately offered an opposing opinion:

"No, Qiang, Hu! I personally feel Lin's concerns aren't unfounded. Think about it: although we currently see only three zombies at the door, who can guarantee there are only these three in the hallway? We must be careful! How about this..."

Clapping his hands, then firmly placing his palms on the white paper, Tang Xiaoquan had a stance that exuded finality: "Qiang, Hu, and I, let's still proceed with Lin's plan for clearing the zombies, while Lin, you should take advantage of the time we deal with the enemy to observe the situation in the exterior hallway, and then give everyone further instructions. If there aren't many zombies, we can clear them all out at once; otherwise, we retreat, then discuss the next steps. How about that?"

In fact, Tang Xiaoquan's suggestion was largely aligned with what Lin had in mind, but he had synthesized both sides' opinions, which led to agreement from Hu Xiaodong and Wang Qiang after hearing it.

The plan set, the action began.

Lin, with one hand, held the door handle open, with Wang, Hu, and Tang behind him all ready, just waiting for him to open the door and rush out in one swift move.

Taking a deep breath, Lin turned to look at the three of them, then gave a look asking if they were ready.

The latter three solemnly nodded!

"One! Two! Three!"

"Shwoosh!" The door opened with a sound, and Hu Xiaodong was the first to charge out, swiftly chopping the head of a wandering zombie before it could react with his sharp blade.

Meanwhile, Wang Qiang and Tang Xiaoquan also easily took care of the targets assigned to them according to plan.

"Xiao Hu, keep alert and provide support. There aren't many zombies ahead; we really don't need to go inside." Throwing these words behind, Lin quickly moved through the midst of the three.

But Wang Qiang, eager for battle, had been too focused on the killing and hadn't paid attention to what Lin was saying. So after pulling the cleaver out from a zombie's head, he asked, somewhat puzzled, "Lin, what did you say?"

"Keep up, Qiang." Tang Xiaoquan timely patted his brother's shoulder, then pointed forward, signaling.

Lin, with a crowbar in hand, was steadily approaching the few zombies charging at them, exuding a presence much like Zhang Fei of the past, single-handedly holding back the troops at Changban Slope.

"Bang!" With a dull cracking sound, the frontmost zombie had its skull blasted open by Lin's swinging baseball bat, a sight far more shocking than the cleaver's cleave.

But Lin didn't stop and, taking advantage of the momentum, swung in the opposite direction again.

"Bang!" The same sound, the same shattering occurred, as two zombies, thinking they were about to feast, had their heads blasted open like watermelons by their prey.

Lin Junfu's crowbar was wielded with forceful vigor, and the frail bodies of the zombies couldn't withstand such a powerful attack.

Wang Qiang quickly rushed forward, fearing that the beasts would be dealt with by Lin before he got there.

In reality, there were only about five zombies in total facing Lin, otherwise, he wouldn't have advised everyone not to retreat inside and instead go forward alone.

Moreover, behind him, Hu Xiaodong had already switched from knife to bow, holding an arrow ready to guard.

In the time it took Wang Qiang to take a few steps forward, Hu Xiaodong, with his precise hunting skills, accurately shot down a zombie attempting a sneak attack from behind.

This creature had always been lurking inside; perhaps using the word "lurking" isn't quite appropriate for these creatures without any thinking ability, but if it weren't for Hu Xiaodong's constant vigilance over the crew's rear, that zombie might very well have succeeded in its sneak attack.

The brief hunt ended quickly, and the few zombies were no match for the seasoned team members.

Lin did not bother wiping the rancid flesh and blood from his body and immediately issued a new order: "Xiao Wang, hurry back inside, pick up the gear and retreat to the vehicle. I'll keep watch here. Fast! Be quick!"

"Got it!"

Lin was not swayed by the seemingly glorious victory in front of him. He was well aware that in the apocalypse, one could never let their guard down; a small mistake could cost him and his team their lives.

The bags inside had been packed in advance. Wang Qiang and the others each took one, then without any hesitation, headed to the vehicle.

The entire retreat process took less than five minutes, definitely swift as lightning.

On the way back, Hu Xiaodong relieved Lin Junfu, who had been standing guard for the night.

The latter was now removing his blood-stained black coat, rolling it into a bundle to throw behind him. After a long night of hardship, and the recent intense fight, he was utterly exhausted, longing to close his eyes and sleep.

"Here, have something to eat, Lin!" Tang Xiaoquan thoughtfully handed him an opened bag of biscuits.

"Thanks!" Taking a piece, as soon as he put it in his mouth, Lin Junfu was enchanted by the crisp, slightly salty taste.

Unable to help himself, he grabbed several more, and seeing this, Tang Xiaoquan simply handed him the entire bag of biscuits. (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for it with recommendations and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)