Chapter 5

Combat Cool Set

When he has free time, Jiang Yan also plays some survival games, especially those with apocalyptic themes.

He's played games like 7 Days to Die, The Forest, and Scumbag.

These games all have a very obvious "resource shortage" in the early stages, where players are reluctant to eat or drink, and this anxiety will not disappear until a basic resource cycle is established.

This kind of resource recycling is something Jiang Yan prioritizes whenever he enters a new environment.

Water, food, energy, and healthcare are the four most critical components, with the level of difficulty increasing from low to high.

He planned to scout out the location beforehand.

"Okay, that's all I need for now. Please transport it to Hope Wharf before tonight. Call me when you get there."

Jiang Yan left his phone number, so he didn't have to worry about packing and shipping.

"Okay, Mr. Jiang, don't worry, I'll definitely be there before 7 p.m.

The boss guarantees it.

All words are meaningless; what businesses love most are customers who pay promptly.

"Okay, I'll probably come back to buy some more in the next couple of days. Please reserve some of the items I've picked out for me."

Jiang Yan replied.

He needs to go to the water station again, where water is cheaper and they also provide disposable large-capacity water storage buckets.

As for the items he selects here, they are naturally all products of "technology and hard work," and he doesn't care about any additives or preservatives.

If it can be sold normally in China, then the problem isn't too big; he needs food with a long enough shelf life.

Half an hour later, Jiang Yan got out of the taxi and walked into the water station.

This water station is quite large, with more than ten trucks parked on the open space.

"Boss, is there anything you need?"

At this moment, a middle-aged man who was helping with loading the truck noticed Jiang Yan and quickly came over.

"Let's buy some water and ask about the price," Jiang Yan said.

"A standard 18.9-liter bottle of water can be sold wholesale for less than 10 yuan, and a 5-liter small bottle for about 6 yuan, depending on your needs, boss," the water station owner said, pointing to two cases of bottled water on the open ground.

This is just bottled water from a normal office water dispenser, and the price is fine.

Jiang Yan gestured: "I need a bigger one, do you have 200-liter ones? The bucket should be of good quality, a food-grade PC bucket, for use on the boat."

"We have marine use, large 200-liter barrels." The water station owner waved his hand. "Come with me, it's in the factory inside."

He continued, "This kind costs 120 a barrel, with a sealed lid and a tap. It has a shelf life of two years, and it will last even longer if you keep it in a cool place. It's enough for you to make a round trip on the ship."

"Okay." Jiang Yan followed him into the factory and took a look around. He tapped on the large barrels and felt that there were no problems with the quality.

However, he did not purchase water according to his personal water consumption because he didn't need it at all.

These bottled water bottles are only for emergency use in special circumstances.

The water cycle is a very simple thing; even at sea, there are many ways to produce clean water.

The space saved can be used to store more diesel fuel.

"Please deliver this to Hope Pier before 7 p.m. Call this number."

Jiang Yan gave a word of advice and then turned to leave.

He thought for a moment, then continued, "I'll order some more of this water and give you the address tomorrow."

"Okay, boss." The water station owner nodded in agreement, then casually asked, "Do you want it delivered to Gucheng next door?"

Jiang Yan nodded: "What?"

The water station owner then said, "Today, a boss from Gucheng also came to buy water, and he also bought these large storage containers."

He smiled and said, "These buckets aren't cost-effective; not many people usually buy them. I thought you guys were buying them together."

Jiang Yan immediately became wary, but remained outwardly calm: "It's probably just a coincidence."

This water station is quite large, and bottled water that can meet the needs of stockpiling is not common, which is why people from neighboring cities come here.

Isn't this a bit too much of a coincidence?

Is it just before the end of the world that there's a need to stock up on water?

"I'm using this batch of water for my own purposes. Don't tell anyone if they ask." Jiang Yan slipped two hundred yuan to him, as a way of keeping quiet.

He has no interest in people from other cities, but he also doesn't want people from other cities to be interested in him.

After securing basic food and water, Jiang Yan rushed off to the gas station.

energy.

The most crucial thing after the apocalypse, because ordinary people or ordinary groups simply don't have the ability to produce it.

The simplest and most suitable option is diesel fuel; stockpiling it in large quantities is generally a safe bet.

Things like gasoline are impossible to obtain even in bulk without a certificate from the local police station, let alone for individuals to store in large quantities.

In comparison, diesel fuel is subject to less stringent regulations, but other methods are still needed to store it in large quantities.

If you have money, things are easy; it's essentially an added value to diesel fuel.

The container must be placed in a special explosion-proof metal sealed container; otherwise, there is a risk of ignition from electrostatic sparks.

If properly sealed and stabilizers are added, it can be stored for three years without any problem.

As for three years from now...

That's not Jiang Yan's business, since he can't even stay for a month. He can only pave the way for the savior as much as possible.

He didn't need to worry about diesel generators; the Nautilus had three of them, enough to meet almost all his electricity needs.

If you return to land after the apocalypse, it's not too late to look for generators after your survival base has developed to a certain level.

These things are difficult to completely destroy, and with the addition of solar panels and the like, they can basically supply electricity.

Yes, Jiang Yan has high hopes for the human survivors; they will eventually begin clearing out the zombies and rebuilding civilization.

Rather, he didn't quite understand why humanity was being wiped out by these zombies...

No matter how you look at it, carbon-based life forms would have a hard time dealing with a well-organized army, right?

Chaos is normal in the first week, but once the country's command system is rebuilt, even if only one-tenth of the army survives, dealing with the zombie horde will be easy.

Sunlight-borne infections may seem ominous, but if you react promptly, things will be much better, right?

As for the high temperatures...

Solar anomalies may lead to global warming, but the ocean-land water cycle is inevitable, so it is impossible for the entire world to experience extreme sunny weather.

That's not scientific.

Therefore, they can always find suitable habitats.

Jiang Yan remained optimistic, even if it were truly an apocalyptic crisis that humanity was completely unable to cope with...

What did that man send him to do?

Does it record the history of the extinction of "humanity" on Earth in parallel universe 91?

Not necessarily, there has to be some post-apocalyptic game experience involved.

"arrive."

The driver's words interrupted Jiang Yan's thoughts. He got off the bus and went to the intersection, his eyes fixed on the city's largest direct sales market for military supplies.

Firearms are not allowed to be circulated, but some clothing, military boots, and the like will be circulated here when factories have excess production capacity, for enthusiasts to purchase.

This is just the stated claim; if you're willing to hunt for bargains, you can still find quite a few good things in places like this.

Jiang Yan strode inside; he was going to have a custom-made combat outfit made just for him.

Zombies are definitely harder to deal with than black bears, so someone like him who doesn't feel very safe needs to prepare in advance.