Chapter 337: Returning to West Hill Again

In truth, it wasn’t just Uncle You who felt this way; both Zhang Yi and Fatty Xu also sensed that they were on the verge of encountering other major powers.

Nothing in this world happens by coincidence. There’s only the inevitable and the willful actions of people.

The commotion caused by the battle at the West Hill Base was simply too great.

It was bound to attract the attention of other factions in Tianhai City.

And when they notice the power vacuum in this area, they will start expanding their influence here.

Can Zhang Yi guarantee peaceful coexistence with them when the time comes?

“No one knows how things will unfold from here, but there’s one thing I know: as long as we become strong enough, no one will dare to mess with us!”

Zhang Yi glanced at the two of them. “Let’s go. We’re heading to the West Hill Base to collect all the weapons there!”

“Mm, let’s do it.”

Both of them nodded seriously.

The car raced through the snowy landscape, heading toward the long-missed West Hill Base.

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West Hill.

Located in the southwestern area of Tianhai City, it’s a range of low mountains, with an elevation of less than 200 meters.

It was once near the military district of Tianhai City, so when the apocalypse came, it was one of the first places designated as a refuge under the control of the Tianhai military district.

In fact, the Tianhai West Refuge was established close to large government facilities.

This was to ensure that important personnel could quickly reach safety in case of war or disaster.

In theory, the West Hill Base had the strongest armed forces among all the West Refuges.

This was due to a full-structured armed unit and the fact that most weapons from Tianhai’s military camp were collected here.

Outside the entrance to the West Hill Base, two groups of people stood in the snow.

Both groups wore completely white clothing, dyed specifically to blend in with the snowy environment.

One group wore combat uniforms nearly identical to those of the West Hill Base.

The only difference was their emblem, which featured a blue wave, while the West Hill Base’s symbol was a golden sword.

Not far away, the other group wore simpler clothing.

Most of them were dressed in thick white down jackets that didn’t match, looking as if they had been scavenged from a mall.

The two sides watched each other warily, gripping their weapons tightly, their gazes fixed on each other.

“This entrance has been completely sealed. Looks like we won’t be able to retrieve anything from below,” said a tall man with a piercing gaze, who led the group in combat uniforms. Р

The leader of the mismatched group was a lean, short man who chuckled as he crossed his arms and replied, “Who would’ve thought a missile destroyed this place? I don’t know what Chen Xinian did to offend the Jiangnan District, but he got what he deserved!”

The tall man, Wang Ruixuan, sneered, “That guy was always arrogant. It’s no surprise he ended up like this.”

The short man, Han Chang, didn’t pick up on the topic; his group had little association with Chen Xinian.

In fact, his faction didn’t have close ties with the West Refuge’s forces either.

He was here simply to assess the condition of the West Hill Base.

Looking at the scene before him, especially the gaping hole on the mountainside left by a bunker-buster missile, he could pretty much conclude that there was no one alive down there.

Han Chang sighed, “What a wasted trip!”

Wang Ruixuan also frowned deeply.

The entrance was completely blocked, covered in rubble and wrecked cars.

Clearing it would require too much effort.

Their base was far from here, so mobilizing more people was not an option right now.

Yet, the West Hill Base was still a valuable prize.

If they could open this passage and enter, they would gain access to vast reserves of supplies left behind.

Han Chang noticed the glint in Wang Ruixuan’s eyes and smirked.

Amused, he taunted, “Even if you could use your Superhumans to clear this entrance, how would you transport all those supplies back to Chaoyu Harbor Base?”

He gestured broadly from the east to the southwest.

“Your base is nearly 200 kilometers from here, crossing the entirety of Tianhai City!”

Wang Ruixuan snorted, “You think you could do any better?”

Han Chang shrugged, “We never had high expectations. I only came to confirm the West Hill Base’s status.”

He chuckled, “Now that we know everyone there is dead, that’s already the best news for us.”

“Look at the other two bases. They were smart and didn’t waste much time here.”

“They’re the closest ones; they probably checked this place out ages ago.”

Wang Ruixuan frowned, admitting to himself that Han Chang had a point.

Their Chaoyu Base was indeed far from the West Hill Base. Even if they planned to scavenge, bases like Yangsheng and Qingfu, which were closer, would have a geographical advantage.

With the land now covered in snow, every additional kilometer of distance would pose a challenge for transportation.

Han Chang suddenly sighed, “What a pity! West Hill Base is gone, but your Chaoyu Base won’t get a chance to seize it.”

He gave Wang Ruixuan a playful look. “Yangsheng and Qingfu will end up benefiting. They’ll slowly strip the West Hill Base of its assets and emerge much stronger!”

Among all the West Refuges, the West Hill Base had the most abundant armory.

This was a fact that attracted the envy of other bases.

Of course, each base within the West Refuge held unique advantages.

“Are you trying to sow discord?” Wang Ruixuan asked coldly.

Han Chang sneered, “The internal conflicts among your West forces don’t need me to stir anything up.”

Wang Ruixuan scoffed, “I don’t believe for a second that your Followers of the Snow God would let Yangsheng and Qingfu take this without a fight. Or are you scheming something else?”

Wang Ruixuan’s gaze turned sharp as he stared intently at Han Chang, hoping to spot some telltale reaction.

With the fall of the West Hill Base, the balance of power in Tianhai City had been disrupted.

Besides the massive inventory of supplies in the West Hill Base, there were also various factories, supermarkets, and even live captives within its control.

These resources were highly coveted by all factions.

“Everyone knows the rules. Let’s see who has the skill to claim them! No need to play the noble hero here.”

Han Chang grinned, flashing his teeth like a ferret ready to pounce.

Just then, the sound of a car engine broke through the distance, capturing everyone’s attention.

Author's Note