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Chapter 400: Surgeons, Doctors
Chapter 400: Surgeons, Doctors
Chapter 400: Surgeons, Doctors
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"You are surrounded! Drop your weapons and surrender! Anyone who refuses will be executed on the spot!"
The commanding voice echoed from a loudspeaker as two military trucks approached them. Well-trained soldiers poured out from the military trucks, pointed their guns at the looters, and surrounded the community gate.
Despite this, some attempted to escape, while others, filled with adrenaline and courage, charged forward in waves.
The sounds of gunfire erupted in the next second, sounding like festive firecrackers on New Year's Eve.
The bullets struck the looters' bodies accurately, taking down those who charged forward and forcing the rest to retreat toward the villa area.
No matter how they tried to hide in the darkness, the military and police pressed forward with precision. The flood of lights illuminated the villa area, lighting up the night sky.
The once-magnificent villas were riddled with holes and destroyed, while blood-stained supplies were scattered across the ground. Some attackers lay dead, others injured or captured.
In just a few minutes, the riot was completely suppressed.
The military and police didn't stay for long. After patrolling the community to ensure no threats remained, they departed, heading to the next crisis zone that urgently needed help.
Seeing that order had been restored, Yao Ran remarked, "Captain Li's methods are always the most efficient for handling situations like this."
Long Yu noticed Li Tianyu glance in their direction before leaving and said, "Let's head down."
"Alright."
Meanwhile, in the air raid shelter's control room, Huang Qian monitored the surveillance feeds to oversee the fence repair project.
After enduring attacks from deformed monsters during the fog and damage from sandstorms, most fences were in dire need of repair. With the arrival of Ling Yi, Chen Zizhen, and others, they finally had enough manpower to start rebuilding the fence and expand their territory.
With Ling Yi managing the fence repairing project, Chen Zizhen handling patrols, and Jia Xiang overseeing supplies, Huang Qian could focus on shelter development and expansion. As he reviewed the surveillance feeds, something caught his attention.
After taking a closer look, he picked up the walkie-talkie and said, "Brother Chen, there is a group of survivors trying to breach the northeast fence. Please send a team to stop them and check the situation."
A few seconds later, Chen Zizhen's voice came, "On it."
Putting the walkie-talkie back into his backpack, Chen Zizhen turned to three nearby men and said, "You three, come with me."
"Yes, Brother Chen."
Armed and ready, the group headed to the northeast area. When they arrived, they found over a dozen survivors trying to break the fence with wooden sticks.
When those survivors smashed the fence that they had spent a lot of time and effort fixing, Chen Zizhen's expression darkened.
"What do you think you're doing?!" He asked angrily.
His furious voice startled the survivors so much that some fell to the ground in fear.
As he approached, Chen Zizhen shone his flashlight and pointed his gun at them. "Who are you, and why are you trying to break into our shelter?"
Terrified by the sight of the gun, the survivors dropped their wooden sticks and backed away from the fence.
As the survivors watched Chen Zizhen and the other three men warily, the oldest man stepped forward and said in a hoarse voice, "S-Sir, we didn't know this was your territory. Could you let us go?"
Looking at the old man's chapped lips and pale complexion, Chen Zizhen asked, "Don't you see the fence? A fence means someone lives here."
The old man looked anxious and replied, "We... we just wanted to find some water or wild herbs to eat. It's so cold out here, and we thought we might find a cave in the mountain to shelter us from the cold for a few days."
Noticing that they were trembling in the cold, dressed in only thin, tattered clothing, Chen Zizhen paused for a moment. Then, he used his mind-control ability on the old man.
The moment his ability activated, the old man's eyes lost their light, and he blankly gazed at Chen Zizhen.
Seeing that the old man was under his control, Chen Zizhen calmly asked, "Tell me the truth. Why did you break into our territory?"
The old man stared blankly for a moment before answering, "We saw lights in the mountains and thought someone must live here. We are cold and starving. We just wanted to find someone to ask for help."
Hearing this, Chen Zizhen continues the questioning. "Where are you from? Why did you come here?"
The old man pointed in the direction of the Juncheng Military Base and replied, "We left Juncheng Military Base after the sandstorm passed. We came here because we saw plants growing in the area, so we thought there must be a water source nearby."
After asking a few more questions, Chen Zizhen ended the mind control. As if waking from a long dream, the old man blinked in confusion.
Looking at the group, Chen Zizhen pulled two bottles of water and a pack of compressed biscuits from his backpack. He tossed them to the old man and said, "Leave this place."
Coming back to his senses, the old man quickly picked up the water and compressed biscuits. As he saw Chen Zizhen and his men walking away, he called out, "S-Sir, could... could you let us join your shelter?"
Chen Zizhen paused, turned around, and said, "We only accept people who can contribute to the shelter. Old man, what can you offer us?"
The old man hesitated before pulling something from his pocket.
He held up his ID card and said, "I was the chief surgeon of the surgery department at the First Hospital in Juncheng City. These people are my family members and students. We can work for you if you give us food and shelter."
Hearing this, Chen Zizhen's eyes lit up. Although their shelter had many members, it lacked medical expertise. If the old man and his students joined them, the shelter would gain a team of experienced doctors and surgeons.