Rotting Land: Survive

Chapter 598 - 587: Devil Training (Part 6)

After the meal, the survivors took a short rest, and then Hu Xiaodong began leading the archery team in a practice session.

As the leader of the archery team, Hu Xiaodong was acutely aware of the weight on his shoulders. It was no exaggeration to say that their archery team was currently the only armed force capable of standing up against the opponent, and it was key to the villa's chances of victory in the coming battle.

The team members understood this clearly, even Wen Quanxin, who usually enjoyed slacking off, was meticulous in the subsequent training.

In order for everyone to adapt to real combat quickly, Hu Xiaodong specifically set up several markers at the bottom of the building, which he had predicted from upstairs would be the likely positions where bandits might appear during a conflict.

What he needed to do now was to train Wang Qiang and the others to shoot at these targets.

Honestly speaking, he didn't expect them to hit the targets every time, being well aware of the shooting difficulty at this height and distance. Not only did it require precise arrow skills, but also a comprehensive consideration of factors like wind and humidity.

It couldn't be mastered through short-term training.

Therefore, his primary requirement for the team was to deter, as long as the opponent couldn't get close to the villa, then their practice would be successful.

Additionally, Old Zhao, following Xu Renjie's instructions, took the afternoon to survey the entire villa.

He meticulously inspected the villa from top to bottom, inside and out, and when the inspection was complete, the small notebook he carried was filled with his notes and sketches.

He then began to plan the remodeling of the villa's interior and exterior according to the drawings in his hand, which he later handed over to Xu Renjie.

According to their discussion, besides setting up necessary barricades around the villa, all windows on the first floor were boarded up, and the main door was bolstered with two large iron bars as reinforcement.

All transparent areas on the second and third floors, except for necessary observation and shooting holes, were also nailed with wooden slats.

The stairway openings between floors were blocked with sandbags and furniture.

Most importantly, in the living room and at the front door, Old Zhao suggested using cupboards and other items to create a partition, thus avoiding the risk of enemies breaking through the front door and entering directly.

This way, with internal and external defenses combined, the whole villa could function like a fortress, capable of defending against enemies from both inside and outside. If the bandits dared to launch an attack, they'd surely regret it.

During this time, Shen Lian did not neglect Xiao Meiqiu's training.

Because the latter was still very young, Shen Lian didn't set difficult tasks for Xiao Meiqiu, instead, focusing on item delivery.

Thanks to his patient training, whenever someone called Xiao Meiqiu's name, the little guy would immediately run toward the person.

This response seemed trivial, but Shen Lian believed it might be useful in combat.

After all, Xiao Meiqiu was quick and small, using it to deliver supplies could ensure that combatants remain at their posts without needing extra personnel for transport.

Moreover, in terms of absolute speed, Xiao Meiqiu was definitely faster than the team members' sprinting speed.

This was extremely crucial on a fast-changing battlefield where seconds could alter the situation.

At night, Wei Yang prepared a sumptuous meal for everyone, considering the upcoming battle and the strenuous daily training and defense setup, it wasn't the time to be frugal. Therefore, the dinner could only be described as a feast.

During the meal, each group reported on their task progress, with the archery team's training results being particularly noticeable.

Besides, after an afternoon of modulation and testing, the brothers Li Zhong and Li Guo had completed the actual use of solar power equipment.

This was undoubtedly an extremely exciting piece of news.

After the meal, Xu Renjie specifically sought out the Li brothers and discussed the bomb manufacturing they were working on, asking them to design a timed detonation device.

The Li brothers agreed without hesitation, and due to the villa's crisis, they quickly integrated into the group.

Thus, the survivors' villa defense battle continued day by day, and as the target day approached, the survivors' training intensity also increased.

Early in the morning, Old Xu led the villa's members in practicing in the courtyard.

However, this time he didn't have everyone do a 2.5-kilometer weighted shuttle run as before, but instead taught highly practical combat techniques.

His intention was based on the characteristics of this incident.

After all, this time they were facing sly, cunning bandits instead of mindless zombies.

The previous methods of defeating enemies with sheer force were evidently inadequate for the current situation, as those bandits wouldn't and couldn't just stand still like zombies for a free headshot.

They had guns and weapons, knew how to dodge and evade, and understood cooperation, which is why Old Xu thought of teaching everyone combat techniques. This way, even if it came down to face-to-face close combat with the attackers, they wouldn't be at a disadvantage.

"He! Ha! Hi! Hah!" The survivors trained with great effort, possibly because of the approaching "deal day," they exerted themselves fully with each punch and kick.

Of course, this was also one of the essential points Xu Renjie taught them to remember when facing enemies: combat demands momentum.

Old Xu warned everyone that during a confrontation, no matter what kind of enemy they encountered, no matter how strong, tall, or formidable the enemy was, once they decided to fight, they must never be afraid or lose their momentum.

Because once they lose momentum, the battle's outcome is already determined.

Conversely, if they maintain their momentum, the weaker side has the possibility of a comeback.

This was why Old Xu insisted that everyone shout with each move they made.

He wanted them to experience the power, allowing them to perform in combat and intimidate opponents effectively.

The cries of battle filled the early morning courtyard, even the petite Wei Yang was no exception.

The villa had truly become a place where everyone was like a soldier. Fortunately, it was located in a remote area, otherwise, the noise could surely attract zombies.

As the saying goes, hard work pays off; the survivors' relentless efforts and training day and night led to significant improvements in everyone's stamina, endurance, and proficiency in combat skills compared to the past.

Members of the archery team, under Hu Xiaodong's patient guidance, steadily improved their accuracy, increasing the number of arrows hitting the targets downstairs from zero to a reasonable count.

Everything proceeded in an orderly and proactive manner, and the day of the great battle drew nearer an end. (To be continued. If you like this work, we welcome your recommendation votes and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)