Wasteland Survivalist: A Scientific Guide to Post-Apocalyptic Survival

After a relatively peaceful night at the pier, the sea breeze finally calmed down the next morning.

"We can't wait any longer." Gu Lang stood on the flight bridge deck, observing the surroundings through binoculars.

Although typhoons are terrifying, they also temporarily clear away many unknown threats in shipping lanes. He must seize this window of opportunity.

Heading south is of utmost urgency.

The reason is quite practical: temperatures are getting lower and lower as autumn approaches.

In the small indoor farm on his ship, the vegetables would have long since failed to grow without additional heating.

Losing the wave energy generator meant he had to rely on his precious diesel reserves to generate electricity and provide heating.

Until a stable supply is found, every drop of diesel fuel on board is non-renewable.

Gulang has considered renewable energy sources, but in the context of nuclear winter, the power output of photovoltaic panels is negligible.

He also tried to modify the winch motor to make his own wind power generation equipment, but unfortunately it was too heavy and there was nowhere to put it.

"Why not use air travel instead of stopping?" Gu Lang made the decision.

When a yacht is sailing, the waste heat generated by the engine can be used for heating and insulation, and the power generated during the journey can also drive the generator to charge.

Maintaining a certain daily flight distance is the most economical way to "survive on the move".

He drove the Lynx assault vehicle back onto the stern and secured it, then planned the course and started the engine.

The yacht cut through the yellow seawater, leaving a white trail, and set off again southward.

After sailing for some time, the outline of a broken bridge appeared on the distant horizon.

Based on the map and location, that should be the Sun Island that Li Zheng mentioned.

Gu Lang's heart stirred, and he took out the individual soldier communication terminal.

"Wang Bin, can you hear me? This is Gu Lang. How are things on the island?" He called softly into the microphone, only to be met with the hissing of electricity.

He tried a few more times, but remained silent, and couldn't help but frown.

Was it equipment malfunction, island shielding, or was it affected by a typhoon?

Is that area now a "resettlement area" or a "quarantine area"?

He couldn't be sure, and he couldn't approach when the situation was unclear.

If it is mistakenly identified as a threat and attracts the "attention" of shipborne helicopters or long-range firepower, then there will be no way to defend oneself.

"Forget it, let fate decide."

Gu Lang sighed, put away his communication terminal, adjusted his course, and drove far away from Sun Island before continuing on his way.

After sailing 200 kilometers south, the yacht left Huanghai and entered Donghai.

A few kilometers to his west lies the once brightly lit metropolis, now a ruin—Shanghai.

It tops the nuclear strike list with a total of 82 missiles.

In contrast, Zhejiang Province, located south of Shanghai, only requires 18 pieces in total, including 16 from Hangzhou and 2 from Ningbo.

Upon arriving here, the first point of contention arose in Gu Lang's refuge plan.

Plan A involves heading west from Changjiangkou, advancing inland, and ultimately seeking refuge in the southwestern region of China.

The advantages are that the waterway extends deep into the heart of China, making travel less difficult than by land road, and the Changjiang River system is well-developed with numerous tributaries, providing a wealth of route options and potential landing points.

Plan B involves continuing south along the coastline, reaching the vicinity of Fangcheng Port City in Quang Xi Province, then driving north into the southwestern mountains to find a suitable location to establish a base.

The advantage is that it can make the most of the relative openness of the ocean for rapid maneuvering and avoid densely populated areas.

As for why they went into the southwestern mountainous areas, the reason is quite simple.

Firstly, the area is located in the south at a lower latitude, resulting in relatively warm winters, a longer suitable growing season for crops, and richer resources that can be collected in the wild.

Secondly, the economy is underdeveloped, and apart from provincial capitals, they are basically not vulnerable to nuclear attacks, and there is relatively little radioactive fallout.

Finally, the mountainous terrain means that the population is scattered, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack.

In the midst of the rampant rage virus, one can become a mountain king and escape danger.

As an outdoor adventure blogger, Gu Lang once considered living a secluded life when he was poor.

In addition, being a survivalist, he has a lot of experience in choosing mountain peaks.

Becoming a "mountain king" is not something that can be done casually. An ideal mountain peak cannot have a sharp peak at its top; it must be an open plain.

In geography, this type of mountain has a specific name: "table mountain" or "plateau".

The largest table mountain in China and even in Africa is located in the Xiangxi region of Hoon Nan province.

Named "Bamian Mountain", it has a flat top and an area of ​​52 square kilometers.

Not to mention farming, there are even ranches there that can raise horses, earning it the nickname "Southern Sky Hulunbuir".

At the northern end of the mountain, there is a spring that never dries up or overflows, as well as two streams.

With water sources, arable land, and warhorses, they were self-sufficient and able to defend themselves in strategic locations, making them virtually unbeatable in the era of cold weapons.

Unless there is an internal traitor, the probability of an attack from the outside is almost zero.

The most famous "plateau" in history is none other than Yu Bi City.

The fortress of Yuandi, which routed an army of 150,000, proved its ultimate defensive effectiveness.

Similar places include Wa Wu Mountain in Hong Nga District, Chi Chuan Province, and Jia Ding Village in Du Shan District, Kui Chau Province.

These are all precipitous villages surrounded by cliffs on three or even four sides, with extremely rugged terrain.

As long as you protect one or two roads, you can live a peaceful rural life.

Of course, most of these mountain villages are still inhabited, or have been turned into tourist attractions.

Gulang still needs to conduct on-site investigations to determine which location is suitable as its long-term base.

His list of ruins to explore also includes a special, standalone section called "Bandit's Den."

All the locations are situated in remote, deep mountains, and were once occupied by real bandits in modern history.

Its seclusion and defensive features also made it a potential refuge location in his mind.

Most of them are located in the vast southwestern mountainous region.

These caves and mountain strongholds required a great deal of effort from the army after the founding of the People's Republic of China to eradicate them.

Judging from the Berserker armies that Gu Lang has encountered so far, they can only maintain small teams and cannot operate overly complex high-tech equipment, especially air forces that heavily rely on logistical support.

All I need to do is learn from those who came before me and find a location that is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and I will have a chance to live the life of the Peach Blossom Spring in the apocalypse.

Gu Lang launched the drone to a height of 500 meters, and a large island could be seen in the distance, which should be Changxing Island according to the map.

Continuing westward, he arrived over the mouth of the Changjiang River and witnessed a breathtaking scene.

The city of Shanghai suffered intense nuclear attacks, and large areas were severely flooded and submerged.