Apocalypse: My Items Upgrade Infinitely

Han Yuxin was momentarily taken aback by Lin Feng's words, but she quickly nodded with a smile, ready to carry out his orders. Lin Feng's plan to fully take over Jin City had been in the works for a while, including integrating and absorbing the remaining factions within the city. Originally, he intended to deal with the fractured groups of thousands after the Thirteenth Division disbanded, either defeating them one by one or directly intimidating them into leaving.

However, the situation had undergone a dramatic change.

Lin Feng hadn't anticipated his strength and the fleet's terrifying combat power would grow so rapidly. Thanks to the additional growth in his mental attributes and help from Jia City's queen, Ling Yi, Lin Feng smoothly advanced to late Tier 2, gaining the capital to confront high-tier insects directly.

Currently, most human awakeners were just reaching late Tier 1, with Tier 2 awakenings being extremely rare. Qin Hu was the only known second-stage gene warrior among them, aside from Lin Feng's legendary status. His comprehensive strength made him arguably the best among humans.

Thanks to Qin Hu's commendations—objective assessments—Lin Feng's strength and status were significantly elevated, prompting the Thirteenth Division's leaders to entrust him with their remaining soldiers.

...

After hanging up the phone, Han Yuxin turned to the gathered former public security personnel. With the help of live Black Spinal Bugs, most of these already physically fit officers had become Tier 1 awakeners, numbering over thirty. Coupled with the armory's semi-automatic firearms and riot gear, the security bureau was undoubtedly the strongest faction in Jin City.

However, to control such a vast city, they faced manpower shortages.

Han Yuxin's group numbered only over two hundred, giving them an advantage in high-end combat power compared to city gangs, but they risked being overwhelmed or ambushed if fully deployed.

Thus, Han Yuxin wisely chose to lay low, gathering intelligence and supplies like medicine and food, minimizing their losses.

With Lin Feng's return imminent, their long wait would soon end, and order and stability would be restored to chaotic Jin City.

Han Yuxin relayed Lin Feng's request, and several subordinates immediately stepped forward:

"I used to be a forest ranger in Old Mountain Nature Reserve, I'm very familiar with the area."

"And me, I often went there for hiking and exercise during holidays, never missed a week."

With Lin Feng personally visiting Jin City and assigning the guide task, everyone wanted to make a good impression, hoping to catch Lin Feng's attention for future growth opportunities.

Since it was a search mission, Han Yuxin selected three retired scouts, including the forest ranger, to assist in locating the secret warehouse.

Instructing the others to remain on standby, the four drove to Jin City's southern suburbs, meeting Lin Feng at the designated southern service area.

When the imposing fleet appeared, even Han Yuxin was taken aback.

Previously, the vehicle Chen Yanyan drove back to Jin City seemed like an ordinary armored vehicle, albeit larger.

Now, the massive convoy—or fleet—far exceeded Han Yuxin's expectations.

As the battleship slowed, the wind from its movement swept over the people by the roadside...

Before Lin Feng and his team even appeared, his overwhelming power was evident.

When the fleet finally stopped and he emerged from the battleship, he waved to open a hidden door, allowing Han Yuxin to board.

The three local guides from Jin City boarded other winged vehicles.

Chen Yanyan turned back, smiling at the long-separated woman:

"Long time no see, you've worked hard."

Han Yuxin paused, then returned the smile.

Chen Yanyan's aura far surpassed that of a Tier 1 awakener.

Han Yuxin understood that, whether in personal strength or standing in Lin Feng's regard, the two were no longer comparable.

Thus, Chen Yanyan naturally expressed some warmth from a superior position.

Acknowledging with a slight bow, Han Yuxin lightly bit her lip before resuming her usual demeanor.

Though slightly jealous, she wasn't overly concerned.

Once Lin Feng shifted focus to Jin City, she'd be back on her home turf, ready to make her move.

For now, fulfilling Lin Feng's task was paramount, so Han Yuxin replied:

"Old Mountain Park is just across the river, but the State Guard still guards it, protecting researchers who haven't evacuated yet."

"We'll stop at the bridgehead; I'll negotiate to let us through."

Lin Feng shrugged, indifferent:

"Just find the closest route."

Chen Yanyan understood, already seeing the dim mountain range under the moonlight from Jin City's southern suburbs.

It resembled a backdrop under a starry sky.

She drove the Land Cruiser battleship, leading the eight vehicles in a straight line, leaving the city and plunging into the rushing river.

Jin City's river basin is part of the lower reaches, with slower currents than upstream, but a wide span, with bridges spanning two or three kilometers, allowing passage for ten-thousand-ton freighters.

Traveling west to Dongting's midstream in Wu City, only ships under five thousand tons could pass. Beyond that, in the second-level terrain of the current safety zone, only two or three thousand tons remained.

Jin City's rapid industrial relocation ignored water levels and river conditions, unloading and reloading at Huizhou's docks, blocking numerous heavy ships in the mid-lower reaches of the river.

Sending small boats from the rear safety zone would only worsen congestion, further delaying arrival in Wu City.

But with the amphibious fleet, these problems vanished.

Watching the battleship enter the river, Han Yuxin slowly released Lin Feng's arm, which she'd grasped in tension, exclaiming in awe.

She hadn't expected the twenty-plus-meter giant to glide over water effortlessly.

With experience from Lake Tai, Chen Yanyan navigated the water easily, saying:

"This is a battleship, of course it can sail on water!"

Bypassing the bridge, Chen Yanyan and Han Yuxin decided to land at the closest point on the map Hu Fei sent.

Once ashore, they drove six or seven kilometers to Old Mountain Park's southwest corner.

The mountain road was narrow, unsuitable for the Land Cruiser battleship. Everyone disembarked.

Gathering for a brief discussion, they decided not to make noise, avoiding attention that might reveal the granary's location.

Lin Feng led Han Yuxin and the local guides into the mountains, planning to notify the others once they found the target.

In the silent night, under a bright sky...

Lin Feng's group of five entered the dense forest, filled with cicadas.

The former forest ranger, most familiar with the area, led the way.

He shone his flashlight on the map, explaining:

"Old Mountain is a low hill area, 35 km long east-west, 15 km wide north-south, average elevation 250 meters, with Longtong Mountain peaking at 440 meters. The terrain is mainly basalt, extremely hard."

"Though developed into a nature park, many small hills remain in their original state, with wild boars, raccoons, and snakes, including military zones. Besides a few famous mountains, the middle sides are closed."

"Ordinary people can't venture in easily."

"The three points are on the east side of the same mountain, two in valleys, one on an outer slope."

"About nine kilometers away, taking mountain paths is thirteen or fourteen kilometers."

Lin Feng nodded, knowing the winged vehicles' attributes worked within five kilometers:

"Let's speed up; we need it done by 3 a.m."

They quickened their pace.

Being awakeners, with superior stamina and night vision, even Han Yuxin could easily handle the ten-kilometer mountain trek.

Fifteen minutes later, they reached the vicinity.

It wasn't by the main road, requiring a 2.5-kilometer hike on a dirt path through five hills to reach the destination.

Unfamiliar travelers would get lost, even by day, in the deep forest.

Fortunately, they had the ranger as a guide.

With awakeners' keen senses, they reached the mountain base effortlessly.

Finding the first location, they saw a sealed cave entrance, 2.5 meters wide and high, slightly low but passable.

Seeing the tightly sealed, slightly rusted iron door boosted Lin Feng's confidence; the grain's shelf life seemed promising.

The ranger recalled:

"A few years ago, government officials came here via the outer road, transporting materials to replace."

"This used to be a reserve arsenal, with bunkers and underground facilities. When factories needed new orders, outdated weapons were stored here."

They nodded, moving forward.

They encountered a heavy steel door, over ten centimeters thick, double-layered.

It required a special key to unlock, then turning a tight round valve to fully release.

Turning the valve needed two or three strong men; pushing the solid gear-controlled door required more strength.

Remote, with some areas designated military zones, theft wasn't a concern.

Lin Feng noted an alarm inside the door, needing deactivation to avoid alerting managers.

These measures targeted ordinary people.

Perhaps they deterred Tier 1 awakeners, but not late Tier 2 Lin Feng.

With overwhelming strength, the alloy door was like paper.

He didn't retrieve the Tiger Tooth Chainsaw Sword to save durability; instead, he activated the Flying Tiger Armor's full-body mode, the Tiger Bug mandible material covering him, focusing on his fists.

Telling the others to step back, Lin Feng inhaled, planting his feet, channeling force from his legs to upper body, delivering a supersonic punch.

The punch broke the sound barrier, creating a shockwave.

As his fist struck the lock, nearly a hundred tons of force transmitted through the door.

The anti-rust coating shattered, and the alloy deformed under the impact, emitting a thunderous sound.

The mountain rock absorbed the sound waves, preventing transmission kilometers away.

But the ground and mountain shook, cracking the concrete walls.

Nearby wildlife fled.

As dust settled, they returned to the cave.

The door was twisted, the lock sunk, with a palm-sized hole.

The lock's three steel rods were also broken, unable to withstand the quick force, shattering.

Lin Feng easily pushed open the door.

Flashlights revealed the dark cave filled with black boxes, packed with green iron canned goods.

A relic from fifty years ago.

Unlike modern packaged single-serve meals, these aged canned goods had crumbled inside, but at this point, taste was secondary to sustenance.

The supplies were limited, Han Yuxin found over half were compressed biscuits, the rest soybeans, pork, beef, and sugar.

As time progressed, their value would soar.

Confirming the supplies, Lin Feng called Chen Yanyan's fleet, positioning by the mountain.

The mountain road was less than two kilometers away.

The Land Cruiser battleship was too noisy, but winged vehicles could enter the forest.

Transporting one ton at a time was too slow, impractical.

Once Lin Feng broke open the other two granaries, the fleet parked roadside, the forest echoed with vehicle engines.

Trees fell as vehicles used their ramming bars to clear paths.

Lin Feng had Han Yuxin oversee operations, then returned to the battleship for the Tiger Tooth Chainsaw Sword.

Chen Yanyan, at the helm, asked:

"Going to see Professor Ding? Remember the way?"

Lin Feng nodded, knowing Ding had valuable items, like the chainsaw sword.

"If an awakener can't remember a route after one trip, they're not right in the head."

"I planned to occupy Jin City, forming a core force and recruiting professionals..."

"With the Thirteenth Division, plans must advance."

Lin Feng shrugged.

Hundreds or thousands wandering lacked stability for research, nor could they sustain resource needs.

But over ten thousand troops could hold lines, block insects, and deliver materials for research.

Lin Feng needed more than military force, a research center for critical intelligence.

Ding's intel was invaluable in his journey from Haicheng to now.

From insect files to new weapons.

Seeing Qin Hu's gene warriors in the nest, Lin Feng didn't underestimate them, though not as extreme as him.

Instead...

It was a shared path for humans and insects.

Shen Jie showed its unlimited potential.

Lin Feng wouldn't use such mutation tech, but wouldn't dismiss it.

Bound equipment's replicas boosted subordinates' power, but without them, they were weaker than gene warriors or Hunter Warriors, struggling against large insects.

With a gene warrior team and Lin Feng's replicas, they'd be unstoppable.

With this in mind, Lin Feng ventured into the darkness, activating the Flying Tiger Armor's flight mode, quickly reaching the institute.

Guards armed with rifles patrolled the area.

Lin Feng landed on the building roof, calling Ding:

"Hey, where are you?"

"Huh? I'm in the workshop!"

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