Doomsday: I Build an Infinite Train.

Chapter 316 I'm afraid they'll run away

I'm afraid they'll run away.

When Lin Xian said those words, not only Hu Lushou, but even Sun Chang was stunned and looked at Lin Xian in disbelief.

Qian Dele and Monica both looked at Lin Xian with strange eyes. They thought that being a desert bandit was just talk, but judging from your tone, you are not only more of a bandit than the bandit leader, but you also want to attack Ping'an County.
KIKI chuckled to herself, a sly look on her face. Lin Xian's plans often seemed counterintuitive, yet they were remarkably prescient.

Lin Xian knew in his heart that the most dangerous time was the night.

Even with everyone working together, survival in the dark is not guaranteed, but a villain stabbing someone in the back could very well result in total annihilation.

No amount of defensive measures can compare to the destructive consequences of Tang Hai and the Crimson World severing the orbit.

Next, the joint train will rush into the no-man's land, and the threat of bandits should be eliminated as soon as possible. Humans are much smarter than the supernatural beings at how to cause trouble for their own people.

He now has over four thousand people on the combined train, more than a thousand armed personnel in tactical-level power armor, plus countless berserker-level ability users. His firepower is even equivalent to an interstellar army squadron. Why should he be cautious when dealing with the sand bandits?
So his only worry was that he might not be able to completely eradicate the problem and leave some lingering trouble.

Through J-Brother's Iron Alliance information package, it can be found that these bandits each have their own territory and are not a monolithic entity. Their interests are complexly intertwined, and Hu Lushou happens to be involved with several major bandit groups in the vicinity of Aksai. This presents Lin Xian with a perfect opportunity.

"Captain Lin..." Hu Lushou's eyes widened: "What...do you mean?"

"What was your original evacuation date?"

"the day after tomorrow."

"How many convoys?"

"Three of them, plus the four of us. The largest one, the Dawn Caravan, has over two hundred people and a lot of heavy weapons. The other two are the Haven Caravan and the Aksai Brotherhood, both small caravans. All four caravans together only have four or five hundred people. We've checked them, and none of them have the Dark Mark."

"You're quite cautious."

Lin Xian sat on the sofa, leaned forward, and gave him a slap to indicate that he should come closer. Then he whispered his plan to him.

"what?!"

After hearing Lin Xian's words, Hu Lushou's eyes almost popped out: "This...this is really..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Xian suddenly took out something and gently tossed it into the wine glass in front of him, making a clinking sound. He then spoke to him in a seductive tone...

"How about we cooperate again, Mr. Hu?"

When Hu Lushou saw the object in the wine glass, his pupils immediately narrowed, and he took a deep breath: "Alright! I, Hu Lushou, am going all out. I'm counting on you, Captain Lin!"

……

At 16:20, Lin Xian and his group came out of the Black Rose Bar, all of them covering their faces with sand masks, and then drove back the way they came.

Outside Aksai, the setting sun blazed fiercely, and the horizon was ablaze with the dazzling heat.

The two off-road vehicles traversed the gravel plains of the Gobi Desert, and in a secluded, windproof dry valley, a temporary camp consisting of two armored base vehicles and seven or eight other vehicles of various types came into view.

Upon closer inspection, the people in the camp turned out to be Chen Sixuan, Lü Chang, and others.

"Teacher Chen, clear the airspace at the 3 o'clock position."

"receive."

Wearing a desert-colored windproof jacket, Chen Sixuan calmly fired a shot from the roof of the base vehicle in a crouching firing position towards the rear of Lin Xian's two off-road vehicles that were approaching.

Bang!
The roar of a sniper rifle echoed across the open field. Just behind Lin Xian and his group's vehicle, a small, concealed drone suddenly exploded, bursting into a small ball of fire in the air.

KIKI looked back and couldn't help but frown, saying, "How come I still can't find that guy flying the drone? There's no way he could have a remote control signal that far away, right?"

Monica, sitting in the back row, smiled and said, "He's an ability user, well-trained and good at hiding. He's hiding behind that wind-eroded rock behind us."

"I see."

Bang bang.

The two off-road vehicles stopped in front of the camp, and Lin Xian immediately ordered Lü Chang to lead his men to chase after them in the direction Monica had just mentioned.

"He's already run away; we probably can't catch him."

Seeing Lin Xian and the others arrive, Chen Sixuan got out of the car and said cautiously.

Lin Xian looked back and said with a smile, "If we find someone else's drone, how can we not send someone out to search for it?"

Ning Jing, who got out of the car in front, walked over with Xiao Qing and A Bai. Her gaze swept over the camp and she looked at Lin Xian curiously: "I thought you called people here because you were worried that we would run into trouble in Aksai and came to help us. It turns out you just used them for an act?"

"No, no, no," Lin Xian smiled helplessly, "Sister Ning, don't think of me as too divine. I was worried that we would run into trouble at first, so I had the team members hide around Aksai to prepare for support. It was only after learning about the situation inside that I changed my mind at the last minute."

Qian Dele looked at Lin Xian with amazement: "So you discovered all along that someone was following us, and you deliberately didn't deal with it?"

“Of course, you forgot that Lin Xian is a mechanical superhuman. How could he not notice a drone following him?” KIKI yawned and said, “But that guy is like a lizard, he doesn’t make a sound at all. He’s really good at hiding.”

Monica stepped forward, adjusted her scarf in the sandstorm, and said softly, "These sand bandits have been following us since we left the Black Rose Bar. They saw us go into the basement and assumed we were part of a convoy that was working with Hu Lushou, so naturally they investigated us."

Lin Xian then looked at her: "What else did you hear?"

Monica crossed her arms and said with great interest, "There's a lot. Some are discussing who has bigger and more bouncy butts and breasts, me or Ning Jing. Others are gossiping about how many of us women are your harem lovers, your sexual prowess, Lao Qian's sexual orientation, and KIKI's bust size. Every one of us women has been discussed, and you men have all been ridiculed. Their tone and words are so offensive and disgusting. Which part do you want to hear?"

Upon hearing this, the air suddenly froze, and everyone stared at Monica in astonishment, creating an awkward atmosphere.

Monica looked at the quiet crowd, shrugged, and smiled helplessly, saying, "That's why I said I don't have a penchant for eavesdropping."

Sometimes knowing too much or hearing too much can be a source of distress. Fortunately, Monica is proud and, unlike other women, she can accept men's whispers about her behind her back with a cheerful attitude. In her view, this represents her personal charm and also allows her to see through the hypocrisy of human nature.

cough cough.

Lin Xian cleared his throat and broke the silence, saying, "It's not about those things, it's mainly about information about the sand bandits."

“They have indeed been eyeing the Fulu Shou convoy as a lucrative target, and now they have almost figured out the situation of the convoy that cooperates with Hu Lushou as well.” Monica said seriously, “Anyway, as long as Hu Lushou makes any unusual moves, they are ready to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.”

"Now they also consider us to be one of the convoys that might join forces with Hu Lushou, which is why they sent people to follow us and investigate after we left the city, just to find out our size and combat capabilities."

Lin Xian nodded. At this moment, Lü Chang returned from chasing after them with more than a dozen men, and said somewhat apologetically.

"Team Leader Lin, the person... has escaped."

"It's good that they ran away." Lin Xian breathed a sigh of relief.

"Huh?" Lu Chang was puzzled when he saw Lin Xian's relaxed expression. How could it be a good thing that they didn't catch the person?

Lin Xian's gaze swept across the Gobi Desert, which was about to turn to dusk. He composed himself and addressed the group.

"Alright, we should leave now. Hu Lushou said that the Gobi Desert is extremely dangerous after nightfall, so we need to go back and make preparations in advance."

Everyone agreed, and soon the temporary convoy camp was filled with the roar of engines as it sped away through the swirling dust.

Aksai, Black Rose Bar, basement.

Hu Lushou's face was full of anxiety as he paced back and forth.

"Damn it, damn it, all I want is to make some money peacefully, why is it so hard?"

Sun Chang stood quietly to the side, speechless. It was the end of the world; there was no such thing as peace and quiet. So she said in a cold voice, "It's getting dark, boss."

"I know I know!"

Hu Lushou's eyes kept shifting rapidly. Suddenly, he stopped and looked at the glass on the low table.

Inside was a dark gold life information packet device - the Iron Alliance Token.

Hu Lushou knew better than anyone what this meant. Lin Xian had dealt with a member of the Iron Alliance, yet he dared to swagger into Aksai with just a few people. This meant that the Iron Alliance's chain of threats was useless against him, or that the Iron Alliance members dared not touch him. It could also mean that Lin Xian had cracked the identification problem of this information packet network.

Regardless of the method, it demonstrates that Lin Xian's methods and the energy of his team are far beyond those of ordinary people.

At this moment, Hu Lushou recalled that at Hengshanguan Stadium, Lin Xian directly created a Roarer K23 electric rotary machine gun in front of him, which stunned him at the time. This was the first time he realized the terrifying nature of mechanical superpowers.

Thinking of this, Hu Lushou looked at the dark golden Iron Alliance Token, his gaze fixed...

"Call someone."

Upon hearing this, Sun Chang turned around and left.

Twenty minutes later, in a private room at the Black Rose Bar, a dozen or so people were seated. These people were mainly divided into four groups, with the largest group being a group called the Dawn Caravan. The leader was a slightly overweight middle-aged man in his forties named Lu Zhao. He was wearing tactical clothing, had a deep, dark complexion, and gave off a stern and unsmiling vibe. His caravan had more than two hundred people and was equipped with various electric heavy trucks and anti-aircraft weapons, making it a medium-sized caravan with considerable strength. The other group consisted of three men and two women. Compared to the other groups, they exuded a more tense aura. Their attire appeared somewhat chaotic, but they carried tactical flashlights, daggers, firearms, and water bottles in a neat and orderly fashion. This group, called the Aksai Brotherhood, was actually newly formed. It was reunited from several groups that had been torn apart after encountering bandits and other crises in the western Gobi Desert. The leader was Xie Guan, who, despite being only in his thirties, already looked weathered. After the destruction of his own group, he led the remaining members to unite the scattered small groups around Aksai, naming it the Aksai Brotherhood. Now, the group was gradually growing in number, but their weaponry and overall strength remained extremely mediocre.

The last team was a convoy called Haven. This convoy didn't have many people, only about sixty, but their vehicles and equipment were quite good, and their combat capabilities were considerable. The convoy leader, Wu Dapeng, was a middle-aged man and was the most easy-going one in the room.

Hu Lushou sat opposite with his deputy Sun Chang and had his men pour drinks for everyone.

"Boss Hu, aren't we supposed to be evacuating the day after tomorrow? Why did you call us here now?" Lu Zhao of the Dawn Caravan frowned and cautiously lowered his voice, saying, "This afternoon, our men discovered members of the Sand Scorpion Gang in the Broken Flow Valley area. Those sand bandits have been keeping an eye on Aksai every day, and they're not even hiding anymore. There must be sand bandits in this city as well. If the sand bandits find out that we've joined forces, we'll be in a passive position."

"It's alright." Hu Lushou smiled and patted his chest, saying, "My whole caravan is still here, what are they worried about? Besides, I've helped them make so much money without lifting a finger, I'm practically their ancestor. What fool would cut off their own source of income?"

"Ah."

Lu Zhao chuckled and looked at Hu Lushou, saying, "You can fool others, but you know perfectly well that this toll fee was indeed your idea. But you, Boss Hu, are not irreplaceable to the bandits. They've had you collect toll fees here for more than two weeks. They probably already planned to eat you alive and collect the toll themselves. Why should they give you 20%?"

He squinted and smiled, "Brother, you're eyeing the lice on the tiger's body, but the tiger's eyeing is your life. Otherwise, you wouldn't have come to us to plan your escape, right?"

The man named Xie Guan from the Aksai brothers said, "Now all the caravans in the city have formed alliances. We'll be heading into the no-man's land at daybreak tomorrow. If no new caravans arrive, we'll be the only ones left in the city. We need to discuss things secretly at this time. If the bandits find out anything, they might get restless."

Wu Dapeng, from the Safe Haven convoy, looked at the group with some worry: "We have at least five hundred men in total, right? Do those bandits really dare to charge into the city directly?"

"Hmph!" Lu Zhao snorted coldly upon hearing this, his fat face trembling. "I say, Captain Wu, our five hundred men are five hundred men with their families. At most, three hundred can come up and help. The bandits' caravan doesn't have any old, weak, sick, or weak people."

Upon hearing this, Xie Guan and Wu Dapeng's expressions both darkened. Wu Dapeng clicked his tongue and quickly looked at Hu Lushou: "Boss Hu, didn't you say you could contact the Red Demon Commando Team sent here by the Starry Sky Garrison? How's it going? Any news?"

"correct."

Lu Zhao then said directly, "Boss Hu, although we received some benefits from you, you previously said that you knew a safe route to Quancheng and could contact the Red Demon Commando. That's what I care about. Otherwise, why would we risk confronting the bandits to cooperate with you?"

Lu Zhao was telling the truth. His team was quite strong and could have chosen to join forces with other teams or simply pay a toll and leave Aksai. However, he also knew that the toll was likely just a short-term trial. While joining forces with other teams was a good option, the thousands of kilometers of uninhabited territory and the rumors of various strange entities made him uneasy. Lu Zhao was used to fighting battles he was confident in, so he sought out Hu Lushou to buy some useful information. That's how Hu Lushou persuaded him to join the alliance.

The Aksai Brotherhood, however, had a slightly different perspective. They were a small, weak caravan with little influence within the caravan alliance. Joining this alliance would not only bring them benefits but also give them a powerful backer. Therefore, Xie Guan discussed it with his team, and everyone was willing to take the risk. Even if they were targeted by the bandits, they were willing to risk their lives to fight them to the death. After all, many of these people had lost friends or relatives to the bandits, and they all harbored hatred towards them. Ironically, they were the ones who most supported Hu Lushou.

"Well, I'll be frank," Hu Lushou said to the crowd with a triumphant expression. "The reason I gathered you all here before dark is to tell you that the Red Demon Commando Team can't come here. They're currently stationed in the Shashekou area. Time waits for no one, so the evacuation plan needs to be changed!"

"Change? When?"

Hu Lushou's gaze shifted, his expression hardening, before he said, "Tomorrow."

"Tomorrow?" Lu Zhao frowned. "Really?"

“Really?” Hu Lushou said earnestly.

Wu Dapeng was quite surprised: "Boss Hu, you...you don't mean you're planning to move with those convoys before dawn, do you???"

His words also hit the nail on the head regarding the other two teams. Lu Zhao said with a stern face, "Boss Hu, those teams won't pay any attention to us."

"No," Hu Lushou waved his hand and said, "Didn't I already tell you, I have connections..."

Lu Zhao looked at him with a scrutinizing gaze: "Are you sure the Crimson Demon Commando will really come to our aid?"

"Don't worry, everyone." Hu Lushou chuckled and gestured for everyone to remain calm. "Since I've made these arrangements, I certainly won't fight a battle I'm not confident of winning. Everyone can put their minds at ease. Tomorrow, each convoy will assemble as planned, prepare sufficient ammunition, and set off fully equipped. However, we must remain vigilant at all times. We should enter the Aksai no-man's-land before noon."

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became solemn.

Xie Guan of the Aksai Brotherhood was the first to nod in agreement, saying, "Okay, Boss Hu, I'll go back and make the arrangements right away."

Lu Zhao stared intently at Hu Lushou for a long time before slapping his thigh and saying, "Alright, now that we're in an alliance, there's no need to worry about this or that. In this world, life and death are gambles. After passing this gate of hell, there's no guarantee that the next one won't be a narrow bridge. I've seen it all, what's there to be afraid of!"

Wu Dapeng of the Safe Haven team was quite nervous: "There might be bandits secretly watching us in this city. Our gathering tomorrow will definitely attract attention, so I suggest we don't make too much noise tonight."

"Isn't that obvious? How much of a commotion could they possibly cause?" Lu Zhao laughed in exasperation. "I'm already trying to avoid those sand ants. If we run into some kind of weird creature tonight, that would be a real problem."

After saying that, he looked at Xie Guan of the Aksai Brotherhood: "Xie, you'd better drive your convoy into the city tonight and find a spacious place. If the situation like last night happens again, no one will be able to save you."

Upon hearing this, Xie Guan recalled what had happened the previous night and immediately nodded heavily.

"Alright, that's all for now. Everyone, let's go." After saying that, Lu Zhao got up and left first.

Thus ended a secret joint meeting.

As dusk approached, the atmosphere around the survivor convoys surrounding Aksai grew increasingly tense. The people in each convoy began to carefully inspect their vehicles, even using foam or similar materials to block the air intakes. Some convoys had already distributed food and supplies beforehand and were already boarding their vehicles, locking the armor and doors.

In the basement of the Black Rose Bar, Hu Lushou was busy collecting his 'assets'.

With his quick wit, Hu Lushou earned over a hundred blood essences and various rare and exquisite goods in just over a week.

There's something the bandits don't know, or they probably don't care about: Hu Lushou doesn't charge every caravan 5 people for 1 Blood Essence. Often, he offers a cheaper price or exchanges a little something in return, giving away the 'safety badge' in the process. This is why the many caravans that come to Aksai don't have any obvious antagonism towards Hu Lushou's caravan.

For large fleets, this 'safety badge' is a way to avoid some trouble, and they can also get some useful information from Hu Lushou. In comparison, giving up some benefits is completely acceptable.

For small caravans, even if they get the 'safety badge,' they won't feel at ease. In the end, they will still have to seek alliances with other caravans. So, in a way, Hu Lushou did a good thing. To cross the no-man's-land, alliances are the best way to increase the survival rate, and the bandits are just one of many troubles.

"Tomorrow might be a tough battle," Sun Chang said in her usual calm tone, standing at the basement door.

“Nonsense…” Hu Lushou took a deep breath: “We still need to find a relatively safe base before we can make great strides. In this world, before we have the strength, everyone treats me like a fat sheep.”

As he spoke, his lips twitched, and looking at his supplies, his eyes welled up with tears as he sobbed, "Poor me... I've earned so much, but God hasn't let me enjoy any of the good fortune yet..."

As Hu Lushou spoke, he picked up a bottle of expensive whiskey and took a big gulp.

Sun Chang rolled her eyes at him, then turned around and began to arrange for her men to prepare for evacuation.

At this moment, in the afterglow of the setting sun over the desert and Gobi, a car quietly drove out of Aksai and headed towards an abandoned motel in the distance.

With a screech, the car kicked up a cloud of dust and came to a stop. The door opened, and two figures looked around before getting in.

The dilapidated and abandoned hotel was in a mess, with a few decomposed corpses lying scattered on the ground, and yellow sand covering various tables and chairs. The people who entered the hotel at this moment were none other than Wu Dapeng of the Haven Car Team and one of his men.

His previously amiable expression vanished, replaced by a hint of gloom in his eyes. He then walked to the center of the hotel lobby, stood there for a moment, and immediately said, "Stop hiding. It's getting dark soon. Get to work."

At this moment, in the corner, a figure that almost blended into the environment suddenly moved. The light and shadow on his body changed, and a bald young man with a face full of tattoos appeared in sight. This person could change the color of his body like a chameleon!

The bald young man, chewing gum, said as soon as he came out.
"Go ahead."

“That guy surnamed Hu has changed his plans. He wants to run away tomorrow morning. Go back and inform the eldest brother immediately!” Wu Dapeng said with a fierce look in his eyes.

The bald young man looked puzzled: "With other teams?"

"No, he wants to go through Shashekou, saying he's contacted the Red Demon Commando."

"Bullshit!" The bald youth sneered. "People actually believe this nonsense? That place is full of our people, hahaha!"

“I didn’t expose him. This guy has been wanting to run away for a long time. Now he’s tricked a few caravans into kidnapping him and he thinks he can just slip away. He really thinks we’re fools.” Wu Dapeng said with a smile, “He wants to take advantage of our Sand Scorpion Gang and Crimson Vulture Group and leave. Big Brother guessed this move back then. It’s just that Big Brother thought it was a good idea, so he let him pave the way for us and spare his life for a few more days.”

The bald young man nodded: "Alright, I'll head back now. Tomorrow, we'll make sure none of them get out of Aksai. I heard this guy is incredibly fat now; these few hundred men will definitely be enough to feed us for half a month."

"Also, there's that Dawn team; they seem to have some strength."

Wu Dapeng sneered: "It's alright. I'll coordinate with them from the inside and outside. Their small group won't be able to cause trouble for long."

"By the way," Wu Dapeng said, looking at the bald young man. "What's the background of that convoy I had you follow? They've been in contact with that guy surnamed Hu, and they might have been tricked into joining him."

"cut!"

The bald young man sneered, "A car full of handsome men and beautiful women, I thought it was some amazing convoy that was keeping people so well-fed, but it turns out it's just a small convoy, with no more than 40 people in total!"

"Are you sure?" Wu Dapeng frowned slightly. "Back at the bar, I felt that this group was unusual. There are only so few of them. Could they be an elite car team composed of superpowered experts?"

"Bragging!"

The bald youth scoffed, "I followed them for thirty miles with a drone and they still couldn't spot me. What kind of superpowered expert are they? I took a look. Their camp has a dozen or so vehicles, two of which are decent-sized. The rest are just a bunch of greenhorns. They can't even keep up with my shadow. If the boss hadn't told me not to alert them, I would have sent a few of them away on the spot!"

Wu Dapeng's eyes lit up after hearing this: "Damn, thank goodness we didn't alert them. The women in this group are of such high quality."

"What's wrong?" The bald young man looked at Wu Dapeng with interest: "Aren't you worried that this group will team up with that guy surnamed Hu?"

"Tsk!"

Wu Dapeng glared at him, annoyed: "I'm afraid they'll run away!"

　Asking for a monthly ticket~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)