SWDnovel Chapter 20 Escape, Modularization and Collaboration
Chapter 20 Escape, Modularization and Collaboration
The electric cart, unmanned, crashed into the corpse of Mo Lang due to inertia and overturned.
The steel piled on the truck was scattered all over the ground. Lu Sheng didn't even look at it. After jumping off the truck, he ran as fast as he could, hoping that the scattered steel would slow down the wolf pack's pursuit.
The four black wolves, under the command of their leader, had already moved to Lu Sheng's rear from the side. They nimbly leaped over the small slope made of steel, and were less than five meters away from Lu Sheng.
Lu Sheng saw that the corner was just a few meters ahead, and a glimmer of hope rose in his heart, but the sound of pursuit behind him was getting closer and closer.
He stretched his hand behind him and fired a few shots haphazardly, hoping to delay the wolf pack's pursuit a little, but his aim was surprisingly poor even with his eyes closed. The wolves were only startled for a moment, and their pursuit speed did not decrease at all.
When Lu Sheng was about three meters away from the corner, Mo Lang, who was at the forefront, was already within striking distance of him.
boom!
A loud gunshot rang out, and the lunging Mo Lang was sent flying.
The sudden loss of members caused the wolf pack to immediately abandon the pursuit and scatter. They knew clearly that the one who had just fired was not the prey, but the hunter who was out of sight.
On the warehouse roof, Lin Ran pulled the bolt, ejected the spent cartridge, loaded a new bullet, and aimed at the target.
boom!
Another shot rang out, and a wolf that was trying to hide behind the ruins had its head smashed, startling the remaining two into scattering and fleeing.
Lu Sheng rushed into the warehouse, slammed the door shut, and sat down against it.
He took several deep breaths, and when his heart rate finally stabilized, he saw Jiang Shutong and Lin Ran come down from the roof one after the other.
Seeing the bolt-action rifle in Lin Ran's hand, Lu Sheng recalled the gunshot that had just helped him out of trouble.
"Thanks, I'm so grateful to you. Otherwise, I would have had a hard time getting back safe and sound."
"You've protected me so many times. I wouldn't be alive today without you. Are you alright?"
Faced with Lu Sheng's thanks, Lin Ran felt he was being too polite and asked about his situation.
"It's alright, how's the gun?"
"It's like we grew up together."
As Lin Ran spoke, she handed the bolt-action rifle in her hand to Lu Sheng:
"Thank you for your help."
Lu Sheng took the gun. As a pile of steel nearby transformed into a streak of light, merging with the gunshot, a line of text appeared before his eyes:
"The bolt-action rifle is about to be upgraded to: Bolt-action Lv1, with a more robust frame, more refined craftsmanship, and a wider range of accessories. Please select enhancement attributes based on this upgrade:"
1. High-precision rifling: Improved rifling technology enhances shooting accuracy and effective range.
2. High-efficiency muzzle brake: The addition of a high-efficiency muzzle brake reduces recoil and improves shooting comfort and stability.
3. Modular design: Equipped with rails and tactical mounts, it is compatible with various optical sights or night vision devices and other tactical equipment. The default sight is a 4x thermal imaging sight.
He explained the three enhancement methods to Lin Ran one by one. After listening, Lin Ran thought for a moment and then held up three fingers:
"I'm already quite satisfied with the gun as it is. If I had to upgrade it further, I think the third one would be better. It's more versatile and I can use it for a longer period of time."
"it is good."
Amidst the flowing light, the gun body was reforged. When the light faded, a bolt-action rifle with a similar shape to the previous one, but looking more regular and exquisite, appeared in Lu Sheng's hands.
He handed the gun back to Lin Ran, who examined it for a while before her eyes lit up with undisguised joy.
Click.
She pulled the bolt to test it, and the corners of her mouth immediately turned up in a smile.
"It feels even better than before, and with this sight, it's definitely military equipment."
Lin Ran looked out through the scope; the heat radiating from Lu Sheng and Jiang Shutong was clearly visible in the shady environment.
"Now even in complete darkness, I can locate the ferocious beast and kill it with a single blow."
Jiang Shutong watched the whole thing from the sidelines; this was the first time she had ever seen Lu Sheng's methods.
"Lu Sheng, is this what you meant by uncertainty?"
"Yes, is there a problem?"
"I thought the uncertainty you mentioned meant that reconstructing the gun might break it or cause it to malfunction. But this is a complete upgrade, isn't it?"
Faced with Jiang Shutong's surprise, Lu Sheng shrugged:
"Otherwise what?"
Jiang Shutong was at a loss for words. She thought she had gained some understanding of Lu Sheng, but now she felt that the man in front of her was full of secrets.
What she found most difficult to understand was that an Awakened with extraordinary abilities would be worth investing resources in and nurturing in any faction.
Why would Lu Sheng stay at such a remote gas station?
She wanted to ask, but dared not, fearing that touching on the deep secrets of the Lu family would bring trouble upon herself. In the end, she suppressed her curiosity.
However, there was at least one thing she was certain of: since Lu Sheng was stationed here and she was going to start a business here, it would be entirely beneficial to get along with him.
"Okay, you win."
Jiang Shutong sighed softly and drew the gun from her waist:
"I'll go with you to get that electric cart back. If you need to pick up those materials on the ground, I'll be there to protect you."
These words struck a chord with Lu Sheng, who was just thinking about going to retrieve the cart and materials.
"I'll support you from the rooftop."
Lin Ran interjected into their conversation:
"Lu Sheng, you just need to focus on collecting materials and pushing the cart. If I spot any ferocious beasts approaching, I will shoot them directly to warn you."
With two people protecting him, Lu Sheng suddenly felt confident again.
He glanced at the window, made sure there were no ferocious beasts outside, then immediately opened the door to retrieve the electric cart that had overturned on the side path.
Jiang Shutong followed behind him, holding a gun in both hands, keeping watch for his surroundings. When Lu Sheng walked to the cart, Lin Ran also took her position on the rooftop and set up her gun.
With the combined efforts of the three, the materials were reloaded onto the truck and taken back to the warehouse. On the way, an iron-legged spider that tried to approach was shot dead by Lin Ran before it even appeared in Lu Sheng's sight.
With protection from those around him, and even more protection from higher ground, plus a sturdy base, Lu Sheng felt an unprecedented sense of security.
For the rest of the day, he had Jiang Shutong continue processing the timber, while Lin Ran occupied the high ground to provide early warning and support, and he continued to collect supplies.
Afterwards, the ferocious beasts attacked repeatedly, but most of the time they were discovered by Lin Ran before they even appeared in Lu Sheng's field of vision.
Under the thermal imaging sights, the shadows could no longer conceal their tracks. Every time they were about to launch an attack, the leading beast was killed by Lin Ran, and the rest immediately scattered and fled.
Lu Sheng was a little nervous at first, but gradually he relaxed and eventually became fearless. Even when he saw the ferocious beast in the distance, he did not stop what he was doing.
It wasn't until Lin Ran reminded him that it was already evening.
The evening was darker than usual on this overcast day. As Lu Sheng watched the distance gradually being swallowed by darkness, he turned back with five units of steel.
As he turned the corner and was about to drive into the warehouse, he suddenly saw the lights at the end of the road.
A car is coming.