Wasteland Hideout: Upgrading from the Sewers

Chapter 145: Shortwave Radio Station, [The Jackal] Departs

Under the guidance of the Alpha, Yu Yuan quickly found the breach in the destroyed metal fence.

The moment he left the zoo, a wave of inexplicable relief washed over Yu Yuan.

Although this operation had its share of twists and turns, it had also unexpectedly established a connection with Mona.

And because of Mona, the Animal Mutation Serum and the Human Genetic Modification Serum were successfully obtained.

On the [Regional Event - Mysterious Religious Ritual], the first two mission requirements were already displayed as [Completed]. Plus, with Mona becoming Preacher Miller's student and beginning to make contact with the religious rituals, Yu Yuan could already see the dawn of completing this Silver-grade event.

Now, all he needed to do was wait patiently.

And Yu Yuan's gains were far from limited to these. However, the rest would need to wait until he returned to the shelter to be tallied.

When he arrived at the Orleans Hotel, the entire Jackal team was already waiting there.

Yu Yuan led them into the sewer and then ran towards the direction of the western district.

"The next few days will bring great upheaval to all of Green Forest City. You must leave this place as soon as possible.""Find a place to lay low for the next couple of days. I'll get survival supplies to you as quickly as I can..."

Upon hearing this, the Alpha immediately spoke up. "King, we can handle the survival supplies ourselves. Before entering Green Forest City, Fang had already received our next mercenary assignment. We also considered the evacuation issue beforehand. All the remaining supplies from the Nuxilai Club are in our backpacks, enough for our survival going forward..."

Only then did Yu Yuan notice that the three Cubs of the Jackal team each carried a huge backpack on their backs, clearly filled with survival supplies.

As wasteland raiders who survived in the wasteland year-round, the Jackal team's survival skills were obviously far superior to Yu Yuan's.

Seeing this, Yu Yuan naturally had nothing more to say.

Professional matters should be left to professionals.

Just like with the Jackal team: during operations, all tactical command matters were deferred to the Veteran; logistics and intelligence were Fang's domain. When setting up traps, the entire team coordinated under Trap's command; for infiltration and stealth, Shadow called the shots.

This was precisely why the Jackal team had survived to this day.

For Yu Yuan to have subjugated such an elite team was an absolute stroke of luck.

"Since that's the case, we'll do as you say..."

When Yu Yuan, leading the Jackal team, had traversed almost the entire Green Forest City and reached the edge of the western district, he took out a radio backpack, a matching set of solar charging equipment, and some first-aid medicines.

"Keep this shortwave radio safe. As long as we're within a 30-kilometer range, we can contact each other anytime. Just call for 'Wolf's Den' directly."

These were all items Yu Yuan had crafted using the Workbench, effectively patching up the weakness in long-distance communication between him and the Jackal team.

The Alpha naturally understood the importance of this radio and immediately had someone secure it.

"Understood! Also, this was dug out from Loris's corpse. It should be the thing you mentioned. Very peculiar!"

The Alpha handed a wooden box to Yu Yuan, then led the team away.

Watching the retreating figures of the Jackal team, Yu Yuan stored the wooden box given by the Alpha into the Ring, then returned to the sewer, summoned Mie Mie, and hurried back towards the shelter.

At the same time.

The assault launched by the Thug Prison, the Burning Fortress, and the Iron Anchor Shipping Company against the Aurora Animal Assistance Association jolted all the thug factions across Green Forest City into sudden clarity.

They were horrified to discover that right beside them, there had been such an unfathomable behemoth all along.

Whether it was those ferociously armed defense weapon systems or the massive mutated creatures that had developed special abilities, they made these thug factions realize that starting today, the landscape of Green Forest City would undergo a massive shift.

And the source of this shift was the Aurora Animal Assistance Association.

This animal organization, which had previously kept a low profile and was once thought by them to barely survive by clinging to the Black Shield Police Department, had now completely become a top-tier power in Green Forest City.

But likewise, because the Aurora Animal Assistance Association's strength had been exposed, the thug factions in the western, northern, southern, and central districts all felt threatened.

They all began contacting and communicating with each other, intentionally or not, hoping to jointly counter the potential threat the Aurora Animal Assistance Association might pose in the future.

Of course, these were matters for later.

Just as Yu Yuan was leaving District 11 with the Jackal team, several figures stood quietly on top of a tall building in District 11, watching the distant Johnck Zoo shrouded in the flames of war and smoke.

Habaar and Baku from the Thug Prison stood respectfully behind a man dressed in a silver robe.

"Executor Blackfire, sir, this failure is due to our insufficient intelligence gathering on the Aurora Animal Assistance Association. The fault lies with us..."

Baku said earnestly.

Blackfire lowered the binoculars in his hand, seemingly not hearing Baku's words, lost in thought.

It was only after several minutes that he turned to look at Baku and Habaar, revealing a face clearly altered by mechanical modifications.

"This failure is indeed largely your responsibility. However, the strength of the Aurora Animal Assistance Association does exceed the scope of ordinary factions."

After a brief pause, Blackfire continued, "This failure wasn't entirely without gain. Although the Aurora Animal Assistance Association is powerful, its strength seems limited to the zoo area. So, leave them be for now. Focus your main forces on dealing with the Black Shield Police Department."

"As long as we find a way to eliminate the Black Shield Police Department and occupy the other blocks in the eastern district, no matter how strong the Aurora Animal Assistance Association is, they'll just be turtles in a jar. Dealing with them then will be a piece of cake."

"In a few days, I will send another batch of support equipment. This time, I hope you won't disappoint me again."

Having said this, Blackfire quietly fixed his gaze on Baku and Habaar, his expression devoid of any emotion.

Seeing this, Baku and Habaar were overjoyed inside.

"As you command, Lord Blackfire."

Green Forest Port, Iron Anchor Shipping Company.

Carlos let out a heavy sigh, having made up his mind.

"Notify Jobaden to return! Green Forest City is about to descend into chaos."

"Also, keep a close eye on the Thug Prison and the situations in the other districts. At the same time, everyone should be prepared for combat in the coming period."

"We suffered significant losses in this failed attack. I'm afraid some people have already set their sights on us."

Northern Wilderness, Burning Fortress.

A peregrine falcon carrying the latest battle report landed in the hand of a man wearing a face mask. He was the leader of the Burning Fortress—Victor.

After reading the contents of the note, Victor let out a cold snort.

"The Aurora Animal Assistance Association can already artificially create Spiritual Creatures, yet there wasn't the slightest leak of this intelligence before."

He then fell into thought.

"Clearly, the Aurora Animal Assistance Association is the true Ruler in the eastern district. That Rare Artifact we lost before is also highly likely to be in their hands..."

"Let's first see what the Thug Prison and the Iron Anchor Shipping Company have to say!"