Chapter 79: Attack the Jewelry Store

Hearing the information brought back by Shen Ruihui, Ye Fan decided to act immediately.

According to the information provided by Shen Ruihui, the number of zombies in the building materials market was relatively small, indicating a smoother capture process. However, there were more zombies in the jewelry store, and despite a river blocking a significant portion of the area, tens of thousands of zombies still roamed the vicinity.

Ye Fan swiftly made a decision. He mobilized 36 army soldiers and 36 mobilization soldiers, forming the basic infantry for the three companies. At a cost of 10,800 gold, these recruits were assigned to the building materials market to transport supplies. Meanwhile, Ye Fan led all combat units of the Second Company and the guard platoon to attack the jewelry store in Qinghe County.

As for the base, Ye Fan asked John's platoon to temporarily oversee it. With minimal items present, he urged, "Let's move quickly." Leading the large army, Ye Fan set off early in the morning.

The formidable fighting group of 130 from the Second Company, along with 40 from Ye Fan's guard platoon, advanced mightily. After a nearly three-hour drive through the cleared Kaoshan Town, the troops arrived at the edge of Qinghe County.

Qinghe City, now resembling abandoned ruins, emitted a fishy odor when the wind blew over it. Ye Fan activated the radar screen for a panoramic view, locating the jewelry store on the fringe, where Shen Ruihui mentioned.

The distance was only about five kilometers, yet the road was filled with numerous zombies, making direct travel challenging. Observing the time, it was eleven o'clock in the morning, leaving an hour until the bullets refreshed.

"Establish a position here and attract zombies within one kilometer," Ye Fan commanded. Two armored vehicles opened fire, unleashing heavy machine gun flames that drew the attention of countless zombies. Soldiers then joined in, showcasing precise marksmanship.

Amidst the firefight, agile zombies and even armored zombies emerged. Snipers took aim, swiftly eliminating threats. Mortar shooters were instructed to fire ahead to attract more zombies, using up all bullets before noon.

As thousands of zombies approached within fifty meters, flamethrower warriors unleashed fire dragons, engulfing the area in flames. The soldiers resumed shooting, dealing with the slow-moving scorched zombies. Despite occasional resistance, the three-star warriors' immunity to the virus increased the team's combat effectiveness.

At around 11:40, Ye Fan ordered the entire army to advance 500 meters, releasing the craziest firepower. By noon, over 30,000 zombies had been eradicated. After refreshing the bullets, Ye Fan led the team deeper into the city, reaching within three kilometers of the jewelry store.

"Stop moving forward and collect supplies immediately!" Ye Fan commanded. The army halted, collecting for an hour, and all found gold and silver jewelry were handed over to Ye Fan.

"Congratulations, sir, for winning 33,211 gold!" The gold in Ye Fan's possession surpassed 120,000.

With this additional wealth, Ye Fan had just produced a fourth assault armored vehicle and two heavy machine guns. Heavy machine guns coupled with armored vehicles enhanced the team's firepower.

Moving forward, Ye Fan noticed piles of dead bones. A medical soldier confirmed their age—about five days. Speculating that a survivor team passed through recently, Ye Fan recognized the challenges ahead.

The urban area posed continuous threats, with new zombies emerging at every step. Advancing 1.5 kilometers from afternoon to dusk, Ye Fan withdrew for the night. The next morning, after dinner, the team re-entered the city, resuming their journey. By noon, they reached the vicinity of the jewelry store.

Fifty meters away stood the jewelry store, followed by a river. Across the river, hundreds of thousands of zombies gathered, their presence blocked by the water.

"Wonder if these swept-away zombies will drown? If not, they'll be a threat sooner or later," Ye Fan mused.

"No matter what, the jewelry store is right in front of us. Once we capture this place, we can return to the base and almost complete the framework," he continued.

Activating the radar screen, Ye Fan observed the jewelry store. A two-story building with an overturned Hummer jeep in front, bones, and guns on the road suggested previous survivor attempts. More intriguing was a dark red light spot on the second floor.

This red dot indicated a formidable zombie, potentially possessing unique abilities. Unfazed, Ye Fan instructed Zhuge Yunxue, "Throw your grenade at the window on the second floor. I want to see what new species of zombies are inside!"