Wasteland Survivalist: A Scientific Guide to Post-Apocalyptic Survival

After driving 80 kilometers southwest, land appeared ahead.

Gu Lang carefully navigated the yacht, keeping it close to the coastline.

Soon we saw a navigation tower, and below the tower was a fishery administration wharf.

The location is remote, but the dock facilities are in good condition.

Most importantly, there were no signs of human activity within sight.

He launched a drone for preliminary reconnaissance, and the footage it transmitted confirmed his speculation.

The once bustling port area is now deserted.

The numerous incomplete bones scattered on the ground indicate that the madman had swept through this area.

After he had the yacht moored and secured, he climbed onto the dock.

Upon arriving at the fisheries administration office, Gu Lang confirmed that he had reached the northern part of Longkou City.

I turned on the Geiger counter and saw the number rise to 20 microsieverts per hour.

He opened his phone, found the 1959 nuclear strike list document, and located the page for Shandong Province.

「总数34枚，清岛19枚、剂南10枚、早庄2枚、滋博3枚。」

As Gu Lang read the list aloud, he also drew several red crosses on the paper map.

Each fork represents the destruction of a city and the loss of countless lives.

His region was fortunate enough not to be included on the nuclear strike list due to its relatively small size and industrial value.

But they clearly could not escape the attack of biological weapons.

Gu Lang opened the offline map on his phone and began searching for potential "jungle spots".

After zooming in and out several times, the coordinates were finally locked onto Nanshan Industrial Park.

This park is located 10 kilometers southeast of the fishery administration wharf.

A company called Nanshan Aluminum Industry in the industrial park caught his attention.

"This is it," he murmured to himself.

An electrolytic aluminum plant means that it can find high-purity aluminum ingots or bars.

This is precisely the key raw material for making thermite.

During the previous bombing operation, Gulang had almost exhausted its magnesium bars.

The original plan was to find a household electric water heater and extract magnesium rods from it to replenish the raw materials.

It seems that just going to the factory can save a lot of time.

Gu Lang found a bicycle, pried open the ring lock, and set off.

He pedaled hard, slung the air rifle over his shoulder, and began to travel through the town.

The journey was surprisingly smooth, without encountering any obstacles.

Five minutes later, just as he was about to turn and approach the entrance to the industrial park.

A pickup truck suddenly appeared around the corner, with three figures beside it, seemingly repairing the vehicle.

Almost the instant Gu Lang realized what was happening, he tumbled off the bicycle.

In a swift movement, he hid behind the front wheel of an abandoned sanitation vehicle and set up the air gun.

The engine compartment and tires at the front of the vehicle are the only parts that can effectively stop bullets.

Because of its complex metal structure, it can effectively reduce the penetration force of bullets.

Almost at the same time, the sound of hurried movement came from the direction of the pickup truck.

The other party had obviously discovered him as well, and Gu Lang's heart jumped into his throat.

He changed his angle and peeked out.

Among the three opponents, there was a robust young man.

He already held a black composite bow in his hand, and an arrow was nocked on the string.

He bowed slightly and pointed in the direction he was in.

Seeing this, Gu Lang calmed down.

The other side did not launch an attack immediately, nor did it charge forward with a howl.

It can be basically ruled out that he is a berserker.

The standoff lasted in silence for dozens of seconds, each second feeling like an eternity.

In the end, Gu Lang decided to take the initiative to break the deadlock.

He took a deep breath and shouted.

"Hey there, you can't park here!"

"Really? I've never seen a traffic policeman on a bicycle before."

"I'm not a traffic police officer, but when you make an emergency stop in the motor vehicle lane, you should turn on your hazard lights and place a warning triangle 50 meters away."

Another suffocating silence ensued.

Then, Gu Lang saw the young man holding the bow slowly stand up.

But they did not loosen the bowstring and remained on high alert.

Gu Lang slowly emerged from behind the car, pointing his gun at the ground.

"I just happened to be passing by; it's all a misunderstanding."

Gu Lang continued shouting to ease the tense atmosphere.

"Our tire went flat, and we're changing it."

The other party immediately replied and slowly loosened the bowstring.

Gu Lang then saw the other party's configuration clearly.

A young man wearing a tactical vest, a middle-aged woman, and an elderly woman with gray hair.

This personnel structure, spanning three generations (old, middle-aged, and young), greatly reduces the likelihood that the other party is a predatory gang.

He waved again to indicate that he meant no harm, then tightened his mask.

Pushing his bicycle, he slowly walked towards them.

The other party also put away their weapons, but their vigilance remained undiminished.

"Gu Lang, I came from Dandong. I'm here to find some supplies."

"Bai Lang, we encountered patients lying in ambush by the roadside. They also have guns."

The young man pointed to the bullet hole in the rear of the pickup truck and the punctured left rear tire.

"We were lucky; with only three wheels left, we managed to drive dozens of kilometers before shaking them off."

Considering the risk of virus transmission, both parties tacitly maintained a safe social distance of 5 meters.

Bai Lang told the two ladies to keep an eye on Gu Lang while he continued changing the spare tire.

Through a brief conversation, Gu Lang learned that the other two people were Bai Lang's mother, Liu Na, and his maternal grandmother, Guo Jing.

After the chaos caused by the solar storm subsided, Bai Lang judged that even more serious events might erupt next.

For example, economic crises, food crises, and military conflicts.

So he drove from Shenyang, using tourism as an excuse to bring his mother Liu Na and maternal grandmother Guo Jing along.

They traveled south to reunite with their family, and luckily escaped a nuclear attack while in a remote mountain scenic area.

He then stayed away from people for a long time until recently when he came out of the mountains and went south.

When asked why he came to this industrial park, Bai Lang gave an answer that surprised Gu Lang.

"Aluminum? No, I'm here to find bulletproof equipment."

He pointed in another direction of the industrial park.

"Over there, at the Kusuyama Tomokami Fine Spinning Factory."

"Can a textile factory produce bulletproof equipment?"

Gu Lang laughed upon hearing this.

"They produce ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber, which is the core raw material for advanced soft bulletproof vests and hard composite plates."

It is 15 times stronger than steel, yet much lighter.

Bai Lang spoke eloquently, continuously explaining the relevant knowledge.

Seeing the full set of camouflage tactical gear on him, Gu Lang immediately understood.

This person is probably a seasoned military enthusiast, commonly known as "Nylon Guy".

Nylon refers to various modern military supplies.

It covers a variety of equipment, including military uniforms, tactical vests, bags, and carrying gear.

Nylon enthusiasts often have a strong interest in the standard equipment used by military and police units in various countries.

They collect, research, and recreate outfits, forming a unique niche community.

Ordinary people can only meet them at comic conventions.

Seeing this as a rare opportunity, Gu Lang immediately offered to follow along and search for bulletproof equipment.

Bai Lang hesitated at first, but after hearing that Gu Lang was willing to provide diesel fuel as payment, he readily agreed.