Apocalyptic Extraordinary Convoy, I'm really not weird!

"That won't do!"

The alluring woman pouted and shook her head coquettishly.

"We agreed that there would be one price for each problem, and I would set the price; it cannot be changed!"

Honey, you're not trying to renege on your debt, are you?

The consequences of defaulting on a debt...

That's scary!

Her tone turned cold abruptly at the end of her sentence, and even the chaotic mist in the mirror seemed to churn.

Chen Shou's body stiffened, clearly knowing that the "curse" was no joke.

He stiffly turned his head, looked at Old Zhao who was struggling to suppress his laughter, and then at Lin Wei whose shoulders were still trembling.

Finally, his gaze swept over Su Ye, whose expression was complex, as if he wanted to laugh but dared not.

A lifetime of fame...

That's all for today.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened them again, his face showed an almost tragic, resolute acceptance of death.

"All……

Turn around, everyone!

Chen Shou gritted his teeth and growled.

Old Zhao laughed even louder, but still turned around to cooperate.

Lin Wei had already turned her back to the table, and her shoulders were shaking even more violently.

Su Ye quickly lowered her head, staring at the tips of her shoes, but her ears were perked up.

Behind me came a sound of twisting and rustling fabric, followed by the sound of clothes hitting the ground.

And Chen Shou's suppressed groans, as if squeezed out from the depths of his throat.

The eerie woman in the mirror watched with great interest, occasionally letting out giggles and encouragement.

"Yes, yes, twist your hips!"

Hey, open your arms a little wider!

expression!

Your expression should be alluring!

"Honey, you danced so cutely!"

Every comment was like a knife, stabbing into Chen Shou's weathered heart.

These few dozen seconds may feel longer than facing a group of eerie creatures.

When the commotion behind her finally stopped, and Chen Shou said "It's done" in a low, almost murderous voice, Su Ye dared to quietly raise her eyes.

Chen Shou's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. He had already put on his clothes and was tidying himself up.

The mirror of the "Questioning Mirror" had returned to its chaotic, flowing state, and the eerie woman had vanished, as if the awkward "performance" had never happened.

Old Zhao turned around, already laughing so hard he couldn't stand up straight, slapping his thighs vigorously.

Lin Wei turned back, a lingering blush and smile still on her face.

But she quickly returned to her usual indifference, though the hint of a smile in her eyes was unlikely to disappear anytime soon.

Chen Shou glared fiercely at Old Zhao, then looked at Su Ye, trying to regain his captain's authority, but his voice was still somewhat weak:

"cough……

Did you see that?

This is one of the costs of using the trickery.

They are bizarre and impossible to guard against.

But the information...

That's accurate.

Su Ye tried his best to appear serious and nodded emphatically:

"Understood, Captain Chen."

But I couldn't help thinking about the price...

"alright!"

Chen Shou forcefully steered the conversation back on track, tapping his finger on Qintang Village on the map.

"We have the intelligence. Now, let's discuss the actual situation and arrangements..."

His voice had regained its usual calmness, but there seemed to be a trace of lingering redness at the base of his ears.

"The village isn't too far from where we are now as the crow flies, but there's this area in between..."

I sensed a lot of strange fluctuations; forcing my way in would be too risky.

Lin Wei took over the conversation, her voice cold and clear:

"If you take a detour."

You can go through this hilly area to the west. Although the road conditions are worse and the distance is much longer, it is relatively safe.

After all, there's a big river blocking our way to the east; going east is too uncertain!

"Yes, let's take the detour from the west!"

Old Zhao wiped away the tears of laughter, finally becoming a little serious.

"If we rush straight ahead, everyone except us will just be food for the monsters."

While taking a detour takes more time, at least it's safer!

that is……"

He scratched his head and looked at Chen Shou.

"There are still so many people in our team who walk on foot."

If they can't go fast, the overall speed of the convoy will be slowed down.

"Taking a detour and their speed..."

Chen Shou nodded, his gaze sweeping over the three of them before finally settling on Su Ye. He spoke calmly:

"We cannot abandon the ordinary people in the team."

Not at least not now.

There are two reasons:

First, the base number is there, and who knows when someone else will awaken like Su Ye. The more awakened one there is, the stronger the team will be.

second……"

He paused, his voice calm yet cold.

"If we encounter a bizarre pursuit that we can't withstand, their speed can buy us time."

Su Ye nodded silently.

He had already learned this lesson through bloody experience when he was still an ordinary person.

In a sense, the fact that he has survived to this day means that he has "outrunned" those who were slower and more unfortunate.

This is reality; it has nothing to do with morality, it's all about life and death.

"so,"

After Chen Shou gestured the route,

"Optimistically speaking, it should take about three to five days to reach the outskirts of Qintang Village."

During this period, everyone must remain vigilant and plan their supplies carefully.

Several people nodded silently.

"Let's talk about allocation."

Chen Shou tapped the table.

"It used to be the three of us, with me taking 40%, and Lin Wei and Lao Zhao each taking 30%."

Because I need to maintain awareness, which is very energy-consuming, and I am also responsible for overall planning and hazard warning.

"Now you're on the team, Su Ye."

He glanced at Su Ye, then picked up a cup of hot water, took a sip, and spoke again.

"You are a newcomer, and although your abilities are special, they have not been tested in actual combat."

Therefore, you can only take 10% of the harvest from our trip to Qintang Village this time.

After this operation concludes, we will renegotiate the proportions based on your performance and contribution.

Do you have any objections?

%.

Su Ye thought about it for a moment and decided it wasn't impossible, after all, this time they were going to a village.

And there's only one strange thing: based on past experience, the entire convoy must have entered this time.

He'll get a share of everything that's in all three trucks.

Especially gasoline—you can't expect him to ride a moped carrying a gas can because he couldn't get a car!

He nodded:

"Of course, thank you for your consideration, Captain Chen."

I have no objection!

"Um."

Chen Shou was very satisfied with his quick reply, and then the topic turned to the matter that Su Ye was most concerned about.

"It's good news that there's a gas station in Qintang Village."

This means we might be able to refuel, and it also means you have a chance to get your hands on a real car.

Su Ye nodded upon hearing this.

My suggestion is...

Chen Shou continued,

"The target is an off-road vehicle or a pickup truck."

Off-road vehicles have good passability and can adapt to various rough road conditions;

Pickups have a strong loading capacity, the cargo bed has multiple uses, and the structure is simple and relatively durable.

Both of these are more suitable for today's world than ordinary cars.

"but,"

He then changed the subject, pouring cold water on Su Ye's enthusiasm.

"Don't think that just because you found a car and have gas, you can drive away."

So many months have passed, and those cars have been parked for so long that their batteries are completely drained and they can't be started.

You need to solve the battery problem first.

Either find a working battery to replace it, or find some wires and use electricity from another car to power it.

This was a detail that Su Ye hadn't thought about in depth before.

He was so focused on finding the car that he forgot the car needed to be started.

What seemed like simple steps before the apocalypse may now become obstacles.