Wasteland Hideout: Upgrading from the Sewers

Chapter 213: Tracking and Ambush Plan: All Personnel Mobilized

When Yu Yuan saw the final piece of news, his gaze froze.

He immediately notified Carmen about this information.

And Carmen quickly replied:

[Lone Wolf: I had people secretly move the supplies yesterday. They shouldn't have been able to find them.]

After thinking for a moment, Yu Yuan said:

[Wolf Den · King: Regardless, we cannot lose those supplies. That Hans is not simple; his tracking skills are formidable. We cannot afford to be complacent. The good news now is they don't know your situation. Perhaps this is also an opportunity...]

[Lone Wolf: An opportunity... I understand what you mean! In that case, shall we proceed with our plan as scheduled? Let's try to give Thug Prison and the Burning Fortress a big gift this time!]

[Wolf Den · King: Correct! I will also bring the Jackal team over for support. This will make their integration seem perfectly natural.]

[Lone Wolf: What about Dale? Should we still bring him?]

"Dale..." Yu Yuan had almost forgotten about him.Opening the virtual map and thinking it over, he said:

[Wolf Den · King: Bring him! But don't let him enter the combat zone. Drop him off at No. 19 Elba Street in the Northern District. I'll pick him up later.]

[Lone Wolf: Understood!]

Yu Yuan and Carmen quickly formulated an ambush plan.

After obtaining the exact troop information for the Burning Fortress and Thug Prison, Carmen would handle the remaining details. Yu Yuan didn't need to worry further.

Just as he had told Carmen, Yu Yuan understood Hans. During the previous investigation into the Blood-Hand Gang, Hans had demonstrated exceptional tracking abilities.

Even if Carmen had relocated the supplies, Yu Yuan believed it was only a matter of time before Hans found them.

There was another crucial reason behind his decision to proceed with the ambush plan: the Mechanical Modifiers.

He had seen this name more than once or twice. They served as the support force behind Thug Prison.

Yu Yuan was certain he would have dealings with them in the future. Now presented an excellent opportunity to learn about the other side.

"Mechanical Modifiers... I wonder what they look like. Are they like cyberpunk-style cybernetics? Or the steam-punk type with bearings and hydraulic rods? Surely not the Warhammer 40K-style organ implantation surgery?"

While pondering, Yu Yuan's focus shifted to the first two news items.

He already knew about Mona becoming the leader of Nightingale. He just hadn't expected Qingqing to be so capable. She was also a very ambitious woman.

However, ambition was never in short supply in the wasteland.

And...

Simon had actually encountered that Giant Mutant Rat.

"Already four meters long?!"

Yu Yuan noted this information. It would be crucial later when dealing with the Giant Mutant Rat.

Putting away the newspaper, Yu Yuan found Alpha and informed him about the upcoming battle, instructing them to prepare as soon as possible.

Upon hearing about the impending fight, everyone began their preparations.

Yu Yuan also had them go to the warehouse to replenish their grenades and ammunition.

Since they hadn't planned on fighting initially, they hadn't restocked their ammo, as the original goal was to freeload off the Black Shield Police Department.

But now that they were preparing for combat, it was only natural to arm themselves fully.

Seizing this opportunity,

Yu Yuan opened the Fate Cards page.

Two days had passed since the elimination of the Gold-grade [Luxury Card].

It was time to draw a new card. The reason he hadn't drawn earlier was his fear of drawing another Gold-grade card—that would have been truly overwhelming pressure.

But now, possessing [Celestial Phenomenon—The Rhythm of Change],

Yu Yuan had the chance to swap cards. He no longer intended to wait.

——Adage: All gifts of fate have their price secretly marked in the shadows.

[Choose one of the following three Fate's Gifts as fate's present to you]

——Upgrade: Resource Recycling Trash Can → Categorized Recycling Bin

Function: Can convert trash recycled in the bin into corresponding resources, with a high probability of obtaining advanced or special resources.

——Fatigue-Relieving Foot Soaking Tub

Function: Quickly eliminates physical fatigue, restores stamina, promotes blood circulation. Soaking for more than 10 consecutive days grants the [Energetic] status after sleep, increasing toxin metabolism speed by +20%.

——Happy Aerobic Exercise Bike

Function: While riding, rapidly consumes body fat. Riding for 45 minutes daily for more than 10 consecutive days increases Endurance by +15% and Cardiopulmonary Function by +10%.

Looking at the three Fate's Gifts, Yu Yuan raised an eyebrow.

A choice didn't seem necessary; it was obvious.

He directly selected the first Fate's Gift.

For now, he placed the recycling bin on the fourth floor. When constructing the [Geothermal Well Plate Heat Exchanger Room], he would create a separate fifth floor and relocate this garbage station there.

As Yu Yuan made his choice, the Fate Card shook and produced a result.

[This Fate Card—Slaughter]

[Slaughter Card, quality 'Bronze' grade. The player must kill a human of no lower than 'Bronze' grade within one week, or the player dies!]

It was actually another Bronze-grade [Slaughter Card].

Yu Yuan already understood the definition of human grades.

A Bronze-grade human...

Wasn't this a coincidence?

The Mechanical Modifiers from Thug Prison today, if predictions held, should be Bronze-grade.

"It seems fate won't let you off either!"

Afterwards, Yu Yuan equipped himself fully. The TRGM10 Sniper Rifle, HK416 Assault Rifle with Grenade Launcher, and M500 Revolver were all stored in his Rabbit Ring.

As for that still-charging Legendary-grade flintlock pistol, Yu Yuan had no intention of bringing it.

For dealing with thug forces, this equipment was more than sufficient.

The [Jackal] team was also fully prepared.

Including Fang and Doctor, everyone was ready for action.

Their task was to rendezvous with Dale, so they naturally had to come along. Since Doctor hadn't received the auxiliary chip injection, he carried a walkie-talkie to avoid losing contact.

Everyone looked at Yu Yuan.

"In that case, then..." Yu Yuan looked at everyone and gave the final order.

"Move out!"

"Yes!"

"Mie mie~~"

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Black Shield Police Department.

Three armed armored vehicles, accompanied by over a dozen wasteland pickup trucks and a truck loaded with supplies, drove out of the main gate of the Black Shield Police Headquarters.

Watching the convoy disappear down the street, Hogg withdrew his gaze.

"Well? Did you find out anything?"

"Chief, our informants near Thug Prison reported that a raider squad left the prison several hours ago, heading in the direction of District 9."

Hogg looked at the map on the wall, his gaze landing on District 9. Then, following District 9 upwards, it stopped at the outskirts of the Northern District.

An enigmatic expression immediately appeared on his face.

"Check where Carmen was at that time."

Lao Ke walked to a nearby computer and began checking the surveillance footage.

Several minutes later.

"Chief, he stayed in his room the whole time. He only came out an hour ago."

Hearing this, Hogg frowned.

Because Carmen had requested the armed armored vehicles and heavy firepower from him half an hour ago.

The timing... didn't match up!