Having secured the goods, Sam was quite pleased.
He glanced around and suddenly turned back, asking, "Do you still want the system key?"
"No need..."
Xu Zheng bitterly smiled and said, "Everything has been robbed."
Hearing this, Sam also sighed, curiously asking, "How were you robbed?"
Xu Zheng's expression darkened as he recalled the scene of the robbery, angrily saying, "Our neighborhood, with its small shelters supporting each other, was doing quite well!"
"But somehow, a group of people arrived in the neighborhood. They took over a shelter. When we found out, we were initially angry, but they admitted their mistake and compensated with some supplies. Some people took advantage of the situation and let it be, so they stayed!"
"Unexpectedly, once the signal was lost, they started to rob, tricked me into opening the door, and held a knife to my throat!"
Xu Zheng was trembling with anger as he recounted the incident.
After listening, Sam shook his head slightly.
A chilling premonition, Had these people been killed or driven away from the start, none of this would have happened.
But it was none of his concern, so he said nothing and asked, "What do you plan to do?"
"I've lost faith in the idiots in this neighborhood. I'll go to the official shelter. Life might be worse there, but at least I can survive!"
Xu Zheng looked dispirited, Sam didn't say much, just patted him on the shoulder as a form of comfort.
Then, the two took a break, Xu Zheng put on his radiation suit, helping Sam carry the items downstairs.
Sam placed the toolbox in the car, feeling a bit guilty for taking advantage without giving anything in return, so he gave Xu Zheng some of the food and drinks he had in the car.
It wasn't much, but it was a gesture of goodwill.
Xu Zheng was very grateful, thanking him repeatedly.
Sam smiled nonchalantly and drove away.
Watching the huge RV disappear from sight, Xu Zheng leaned against the cold wall, sighing deeply.
He pulled up his sleeve, revealing a sharp dagger.
"People like me, honest folks, probably aren't cut out for surviving the apocalypse."
Xu Zheng frowned, looked in the direction of the official shelter, and started walking.
...
Meanwhile, Sam had driven off, all the way without hindrance.
In a van outside the neighborhood streets, several people were watching him through binoculars!
"He's gone!"
Someone reported, Inside the van, there were several others, with fierce expressions.
"This is a big catch!"
"Let's go! Follow him!"
"Notify Abin to set up a blockade at the intersection!"
"Yes! Boss, what about Xu Zheng?"
"Send someone to kill him. Although the officials don't have much control now, it's better to avoid trouble if possible!"
The one referred to as the boss was a man with a scarred face,
He opened a suitcase and took out a double-barreled shotgun!
...
Leaving the Second Satellite City, Sam headed back home, beginning a smooth drive.
On the highway, It was still rare to see many people, only occasionally spotting one or two trucks.
His large RV was undoubtedly a behemoth on the highway, Like a fierce tiger, Dominating the road as it sped along.
After a while, He arrived near the junkyard he had passed before.
Knowing about the junkyard, Sam slowed down in advance, planning to detour from a distance.
But upon closer inspection, he was somewhat surprised!
Although the junkyard was messy, it was still possible to bypass it, But now, Around the junkyard, there appeared to be a chaotic arrangement of wrecked cars, stone bollards, railings, and other debris!
Sam took out his binoculars and saw that on the spacious road, there were also dangerous objects like broken iron plates, ingots, and chunks!
If he were to drive through recklessly, a tire burst would be inevitable!
"It was clear when I came through, what's going on?"
Sam was somewhat speechless.
This turn of events was too sudden, He had thought that there wouldn't be any roadblocks or robberies on his way back, but now the road was blocked!
"Let's see who this brat is!"
Sam parked the car on the side of the road and carefully observed with his binoculars.
Soon, He spotted a well-kept pickup near the junkyard, With several crouching figures around it, probably three or four!
"Is that all?"
Sam frowned, Just a few people, wouldn't it be overkill to confront them?
However, To be on the safe side, it was better to be cautious!
Sam got out of the car, taking a crossbow and a pistol, and cautiously approached from the side with rapid movements.
...
Next to the junkyard,
Several people in radiation suits were hiding behind wrecked cars, watching the surroundings while chatting.
"Did you see the RV?"
"I didn't notice!"
"Do you think Xiao Dao is right? Can we really establish a force in the apocalypse?"
"Of course, we can. Xiao Dao has manpower and weapons. Plus, with the current catastrophe, the officials can't maintain control. Establishing a force should be no problem, and we'll all be high and mighty!"
They spoke softly, all with a look of anticipation.