Chapter 12 - Chapter 12: Emptying the Billion-Worth Warehouse

Upon instructing the delivery guy, Zhang Yi had a hundred massive water barrels sent to the warehouse. He then stored them in his spatial pocket and brought them back home. Upon his return, Zhang Yi immediately turned on all the faucets in his house, filling the barrels with water. At this rate, he could complete the task within a week. Days passed, and Zhang Yi remained tirelessly active. He spent every penny lavishly, dining at the finest restaurants daily. He purchased large quantities of meals from top-notch establishments, storing them in his spatial pocket. Simultaneously, he visited Tianhai City's shooting range daily, honing his skills in archery and firearms to boost his proficiency. Though turning himself into a combat expert within a month was unrealistic, with bows, crossbows, and a super secure home, he felt invincible in the face of impending dangers. These actions did not escape notice, and everyone around viewed Zhang Yi as a joke, assuming his mental state was compromised. Even Fang Yuqing deliberately distanced herself, refusing any interaction. As time passed, nearing the impending apocalypse, Zhang Yi had amassed an abundance of supplies, encompassing food, weapons, and heating equipment. However, these couldn't guarantee his security entirely. He decided to target the colossal Walmart warehouse, as seizing it would provide a wealth of resources for a lifetime. The choice to act before the last day was deliberate, considering that the elites likely had foreknowledge of the gamma-ray event and had discreetly relocated essential resources ahead of time. Zhang Yi couldn't risk waiting and needed to act preemptively. By doing so, even if Walmart's supplies disappeared, the authorities in a rush for refuge wouldn't allocate much effort to investigate. This provided Zhang Yi with a suitable buffer period. Returning to the warehouse, Zhang Yi resumed his routine. Walmart's warehouse operated 24/7, but during the night, only ten personnel were on duty. Zhang Yi opted for a straightforward approach, subtly adding sleeping pills to their tea. Given the three-day timeframe to the apocalypse, Zhang Yi wasn't afraid of getting caught. Familiar faces made it easy to slip the pills unnoticed. When the drugs took effect, and the personnel were deep asleep, Zhang Yi proceeded to the control room, disabling all warehouse cameras. With his extensive knowledge of the facility and numerous plans, the execution was swift. After completing these tasks, he changed into oversized shoes, put on gloves, and swiftly moved to the warehouse. Staring at the vast space, Zhang Yi took a deep breath before initiating the collection of resources. Merely scanning an aisle with his right eye allowed entire shelves to appear in his spatial pocket with a thought. Zhang Yi began with the beverage section, holding tens of thousands of tons of mineral water, drinks, and alcohol, including high-end wines and spirits. Without discrimination, Zhang Yi stored everything in his warehouse. Within moments, thousands of cubic meters of beverages vanished. The next target was the fuel section for daily living needs. This area contained smokeless coal, barrels of gasoline, and alcohol. All were household supplies for reserve or outdoor activities. Zhang Yi decided not to hold back, as these resources wouldn't fall into the hands of ordinary people during the apocalypse. With no hesitation, he stored all the supplies. Utilizing his years of expertise, he organized them within his spatial pocket efficiently. Moving to the food section, which had an even larger quantity, Zhang Yi marveled at the abundance—tens of thousands of tons of canned goods, packaged roast chicken, roast duck, puffed snacks, convenience foods, and high-end snacks, forming several small mountains. "Enough to last me for ten lifetimes!" Zhang Yi exclaimed, showing no dietary preferences. Completing the food collection, Zhang Yi proceeded to the sports equipment section. Even in his secure home, sporting equipment was essential. Regular exercise maintained physical fitness and health, crucial for survival. Although the spatial pocket had limitations, Zhang Yi took whatever he could get his hands on. Some items were especially useful, such as baseball bats and fencing gear, both excellent weapons. During the collection, he found some exceptionally valuable items, including skiing and mountaineering equipment, featuring top-grade cold-resistant suits capable of withstanding temperatures as low as minus one hundred degrees Celsius, the latest technology of 2050. Zhang Yi's eyes lit up; these were top-notch cold-resistant equipment for the impending ice age. Without hesitation, he stored dozens of sets in his warehouse. Two hours later, Zhang Yi single-handedly emptied the million-square-meter Walmart warehouse. Upon completing the task, he looked at the vast, empty space and felt an indescribable satisfaction. Now, even in the face of the coldest glacial era, he was confident of living comfortably. Returning to his post, Zhang Yi removed his gloves and shoes, storing them in the spatial pocket. He then drank some tea laced with sleeping pills and laid his head on the table, drifting into a deep sleep. After an unknown amount of time, someone urgently shook him awake. "Supervisor, Supervisor, something big happened, wake up quickly!" Zhang Yi slowly opened his eyes, staring at his colleagues with a confused expression. "What's going on?" A warehouse employee pointed at the empty warehouse, saying, "Hell, our warehouse has been completely emptied!" "What!" Zhang Yi exclaimed, shocked. He pretended to be anxious, pacing back and forth before addressing everyone, "This situation is too bizarre for us to handle. Let's not solve it ourselves. Instead, let's call the higher-ups!" Although the employees were nervous, they weren't overly fearful. The disappearance of the entire warehouse, worth billions, within two hours, was clearly beyond their capabilities. With their monthly salary just a few thousand yuan, they had no reason to go above and beyond for the company. Hence, when Zhang Yi suggested reporting the matter to the higher-ups, they readily agreed. They left the mess for the higher-ups to deal with. Zhang Yi promptly called the warehouse manager to notify him of the situation. Upon hearing the news, the manager was dumbfounded, even thinking Zhang Yi was playing a prank on him.