Armor-piercing bullets don't believe in carbon-based monsters

Chapter 41: The Power of Unity

The process of crossing the defense zone was much smoother than Chen Jian had expected. After revealing their identities, the Holy Blood Temple, which had a cooperative relationship with the Mechanicus, quickly arranged for someone to pick them up. While the Terrors were still in chaos, the eight of them broke through the Terrors' defense line at lightning speed, returned to the east bank of the Yangtze River in one go, and entered the control zone of Hanshui City.

There was no unnecessary questioning or inspection, which gave Chen Jian a new understanding of the strength of the Holy Blood Temple.

Although Xu Lie said that the Mechanicus was the master of this city, it was obvious that the influence of the Holy Blood Temple had already penetrated into every aspect of Hanshui City, even to the extent of forming a "shadow archon".

This made Chen Jian even more vigilant towards the Holy Blood Temple.

After all, there are always ways to deal with enemies in the open, but if someone stabs you in the back...
That's really hard to guard against.

Chen Jian had a headache.

He really didn't want to focus his energy on intrigue. After all, he would have to do archaeology, hunting, and climb the technology tree in the future. He already had limited available manpower, so how could he waste it?
Therefore, the best way is to set up a new one and start anew.

Find ways to establish your own stronghold, strictly screen the indigenous residents who come to join you when resources are sufficient, establish a complete basic education system, and ensure the purity of the team.

Only a force built in this way can have enough combat effectiveness and can fight against the various threats in this wasteland.

And victory.

It seems that the reconnaissance mission to the Ordnance Engineering College is imminent.

While walking towards Hanshui City, Chen Jian was silently making plans in his mind. When they returned to their residence and the Holy Blood Squad was about to leave, Chen Jian stopped Xu Lie.

Then, he spoke:
"This action will definitely be exposed. The administrators of Hanshui City cannot ignore the abnormal movements of the Blood Skull."

"They will definitely send people to scout the Bloody Skull Camp and discover the body of General Bloody Sun."

"We can't hide it, and we can't explain it."

"So, if you need to expose yourself, you know what to say, right?"

Xu Lie was stunned for a moment, and asked in astonishment:
"You want us to take the credit?"

"Yes."

Chen Jian nodded and replied:
"The reputation is yours, and we take all the benefits."

"Don't talk about 80-20 split. All the rewards will belong to us, but you can get the title of hero."

"The people here will remember that it was your heroic actions that resolved the threat of the Blood Skeletons near Hanshui City."

"The prestige of the Holy Blood Temple will rise further, and you will also be able to gain more potential benefits."

"How about it, is it reasonable?"

"Reasonable!"

Xu Lie answered without hesitation, bending down and performing a holy blood ceremony on Chen Jian.

Chen Jian also saluted and put his hands down. Xu Lie turned around and left with the others, but Li Shi stayed where he was.

"The Chosen One, my shield."

Chen Jian then remembered that he had asked him to throw away the steel shield, and now he still owed him a shield.

He thought for a moment and said:

"If you ask me to take it out now, I definitely can't take it out."

"But I promise, I will give you this thing. It will definitely be better than your original shield."

"If you need it now, I can pay you a sum of money first as compensation, okay?"

"No, no, I'll wait for you."

Li Shi waved his hands repeatedly with a smile on his face.

In fact, what he cared about was not an ordinary shield, but "the shield obtained from the hands of the Chosen One"!
Although he has a simple character and is even a little honest, he still understands many basic principles.

He just did a small favor for these chosen ones, and he was willing to give him a new shield.

In these last days, this is already a huge benefit and a great kindness.

In that case, what about waiting?

If necessary, I can just go back and get the shield back.
Li Shi left happily, and after closing the door, Chen Jian breathed a sigh of relief.

Looking at the equipment all over the ground, the long-lost sense of security in his heart finally returned a little.

But before he could speak, He Shuo, who had been standing beside him, lowered his voice and said:
"I think we can get this Li Shi here." "We have too much equipment now, and no combat vehicles are available. We can't carry so much stuff with just a few of us."

"Li Shi is a Saint Blood. I have observed that his strength and endurance are quite strong. He is perfect as a logistics soldier."

"Most importantly, I feel that he is different from Xu Lie. His belief in the Holy Blood Temple doesn't seem that strong?"

"It's not just him."

Lei Jie interrupted:
"Xie Liu, Zeng Yi, and Li Shi are all different from Xu Lie."

"Li Shi is just the most prominent one, but if we really want to say, Xie Liu and Zeng Yi can also be included in the observation list."

"I think we should not blindly exclude foreigners. We should unite all forces that can be united, divide potential enemies as much as possible, and resolve the main contradictions first."

"agree."

"agree."

Chen Jian and Shen Yue spoke one after another, and the four members of the Holy Blood Squad instantly had priorities divided in their minds.

"So we can also invite their four-member team to join us in the next reconnaissance activities in Hanshui City and the Ordnance Engineering College."

“This is both cooperation and a test.”

"If you can pass the test, we will stay."

"If you fail the test, or even do something wrong"

Chen Jian didn't finish his words, but everyone understood what he meant.

His proposal was passed unanimously, the plan was finalized, and the mood of several people relaxed a little. They squatted on the ground and sorted out the equipment they had just obtained.

The most troublesome task was undoubtedly selecting the bullets. Several people were almost blinded by the selection before they finally picked out 160 7.62 bullets and 120 5.8mm bullets.

The quantity is not large, but at least I don’t lose money and I even make a profit.

One of the 12 mortar shells was damaged and unusable, leaving 11. Five were allocated to Chen Jian and six to Lei Jie.

As for the grenades, they were distributed evenly, with 6 in each person, just enough to get them all.

The two cartridges definitely belong to Lei Jie, there is no dispute about that.

The equipment was basically distributed, and the four of them sat cross-legged on the ground to rest with satisfaction.

Chen Jianzhen was thinking about whether to continue eating the dry food that Li Shi had sent him at night, or to go out and see what "catering services" were available in Hanshui City, but suddenly there was a sound of cannon fire outside the gate.

Several people jumped up and rushed to their respective combat positions again, but in just a moment, Lei Jie issued a "safe" command.

“It’s not a bombardment.”

"It's fireworks!"

Chen Jian walked to the window, and in the deep blue sky that was about to turn dark, a few bright yellow flames bloomed.

In the distance, the triumphal anthems of the Mechanicus were getting closer.

Obviously, the blood skeletons that attempted to attack Hanshui City have been wiped out.

The residents of Hanshui City lit candles, calcium carbide lamps and electric lights luxuriously.

The town was brightly lit, and people came out of their homes and walked onto the streets which were supposed to be quiet.

The holy words came from the meeting hall at the highest point of Hanshui City, and the grand voice reached every corner of the city.

"In the name of the Holy Trinity, with the Holy Blood as our witness, we let the blood of heretics dye the Yangtze River red."

"The vile, lowly bloody skulls melted in the glory of gunpowder and disappeared without a trace under the spilling of holy blood."

"Celebrate, people of Hanshui."

"Tonight, we will celebrate our victory!"

Chen Jian pushed open the door and walked out.

Residents struggling in misery cheered and streamed through the streets, as if they had really achieved some great victory.

The celebration begins.

(End of this chapter)