Chapter 15: Foreign Goods

Ye Fan, harboring an evident disdain for these survivors, couldn't shake off his dissatisfaction. The initial encounter with Brother Zhao and his henchmen had unfolded as an ambush, yet none of the survivors had the courage to oppose them due to the overwhelming power of the opposition.

Had someone taken the initiative to warn them, Wang Hu and Qian Xiaobing might have skillfully avoided the injuries they sustained at that time.

However, Ye Fan's discernment acknowledged the intricate reality. In the face of life-threatening threats, expecting survivors to embark on heroic feats was impractical.

Despite this nuanced understanding, Ye Fan's discontent lingered. His ethical stance restrained him from engaging in indiscriminate killing of innocent people, yet he couldn't muster the effort to deal with those he found repulsive. His straightforward approach remained unchanged—ignore them, gather his belongings, and strategically retreat.

The supermarket, a treasure trove of sustenance, beckoned to Ye Fan. However, the lack of suitable vehicles compelled him to momentarily shelve this enticing idea.

Upon returning upstairs, Ye Fan methodically placed the supply box on the ground. To an outside observer, it appeared as an innocuous square wooden box, devoid of any significant contents. Unbeknownst to ordinary people, the special red alert unit doorways here remained elusive.

Despite the apparent anticipation, Ye Fan refrained from immediately unlocking the contents within the box. Instead, he directed his focus toward Xu Haoran and Xiaotian. As a newly appointed platoon leader, Ye Fan now possessed the ability to discern the progress bar hovering above their heads, a feature unlocked upon his recent promotion.

Xu Haoran, initially conceived with a gold reserve of 500, needed to accumulate kills worth 1,500 gold to ascend to his first star. Surprisingly, Ye Fan noticed tangible progress—a modest one-tenth, equivalent to 150 gold.

Inquiring about Xu Haoran's progress, Ye Fan learned that he had amassed 150 gold by eliminating three individuals, valuing each ordinary person at fifty gold. This revelation intrigued Ye Fan, prompting him to acknowledge that a person's value in this new order surpassed that of ordinary zombies by a factor of five.

Meanwhile, Xiaotian, the mutated dog, progressed at an even swifter pace, boasting a value of 500 gold. Ye Fan's realization struck a chord—upgrading higher-level troops to stars wasn't the arduous task he initially perceived. With the right approach, it seemed rather feasible.

With anticipation mounting, Ye Fan redirected his gaze to the supply box. Allaying his concerns about the prospect of an empty box, Nana reassured him that real-world supply boxes weren't devoid of value.

In congratulating him, Nana unveiled Ye Fan's acquisition—a highly valuable armed mining truck, eagerly awaiting its deployment downstairs.

The armed mining truck, distinct from the Qin and Han Dynasty's time-travel mining vehicle, fell into the category of armed mining vehicles from the Rakshasa Army. Ye Fan absorbed the revelation that supply boxes held the potential to yield items from diverse countries, thus enabling him to secure foreign combat units.

However, the practicality of having only one mining vehicle occupied Ye Fan's thoughts. Without a thorough understanding of the whereabouts of precious mineral veins or a facility to smelt the collected ore, the mining vehicle seemed to lose its primary purpose.

Determined to explore the possibilities downstairs, Ye Fan rallied his squad, now numbering twelve, inclusive of a military dog. As they descended, Ye Fan first laid eyes on his Dongfeng Warrior—a tangible military off-road vehicle.

Satisfied with the impressive vehicle, Ye Fan's attention pivoted to the mining truck, and the sight left him astounded. The Dongfeng Warrior, already sizable at nearly two meters tall, appeared minuscule in comparison to the colossal mining vehicle.

With a height surpassing three meters, the mining vehicle loomed like a small building. The front, equipped with a massive metal bucket featuring rotating blades, served as a formidable tool for breaking ore in mines.

Nana provided insights about the KPV14.5 anti-aircraft machine gun concealed above the roof, capable of attacking targets within a 2,000-meter range. The vehicle's specifications, including a dead weight of 35 tons, a maximum speed of 90 kilometers per hour, and substantial fuel consumption, left Ye Fan in awe.

In contemplation of the timing, Ye Fan found himself realizing the fortuitous addition of the vehicle. The congested streets posed insurmountable challenges for vehicle movement, making the mining truck an indispensable asset for clearing roadblocks.

As Ye Fan pondered the journey home, he couldn't help but recognize the opportune moment afforded by the formidable and timely addition of the mighty vehicle.