Wasteland Survivalist: A Scientific Guide to Post-Apocalyptic Survival

With the freshwater supply replenished, Gu Lang began organizing the supplies.

He lined up the six backpacks in the car.

These bags come in various styles and all have a capacity of over 40 liters.

There are inexpensive bucket bags, canvas bags, and nylon bags.

There are also more durable travel bags and hiking backpacks.

There was even a large backpack with cartoon patterns printed on it.

The only thing they have in common is that they all have a faint rusty smell.

There was a layer of dried, congealed blood and filth on the outside.

He opened the smallest canvas bag first.

The most eye-catching items were several bundles of cash, all brand new and consecutively numbered.

Gu Lang counted it; it totaled 60,000 yuan.

A large pile of unpackaged gold and silver jewelry was haphazardly stuffed into a plastic bag.

It still has the tag on it, so it's obviously from a jewelry store.

Opening the remaining dozen or so boxes revealed various jade pieces and high-end watches.

In this situation, Gu Lang can't tell the difference between the real and the fake.

Judging from the price tag, it's more likely to be genuine.

The backpack was filled with all sorts of the latest electronic products.

They have mobile phones, tablets, smartwatches, and laptops.

It looks like the top-of-the-line model was deliberately chosen.

The original owner was probably not very old and was an Apple fan.

A large quantity of medicine was found in the bag, along with a small amount of cash.

This person had clearly robbed the pharmacy.

Antibiotics include amoxicillin and cefixime.

Pain relievers include ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and the like.

Montmorillonite powder, norfloxacin, antacids, and omeprazole are used to treat gastrointestinal issues.

Amlodipine is used to lower blood pressure, and metformin hydrochloride is used to lower blood sugar.

Nitroglycerin tablets for angina pectoris, salbutamol for asthma.

Gauze, iodine solution, and mupirocin ointment are used to stop bleeding and fight infection.

"Lianhua Qingwen?"

Gu Lang disgustedly threw away all kinds of traditional Chinese medicine.

In his view, these are just pieces of garbage used to defraud the medical insurance fund.

After hesitating for a moment, he picked it up again.

I plan to trade it to someone else when I have time, or give it away as a bonus if necessary.

In a disaster, these medicines are far more valuable than jewelry; they are hard currency.

The largest backpack was stuffed with all sorts of sealed food.

Such as canned goods, milk powder, ham sausages, vacuum-packed chicken legs, chocolate and energy bars.

There were also a few new towels and several unopened packs of underwear.

Clearly, the criminals had also made "long-term" plans.

The contents of the nylon bag were haphazardly crammed together, giving it a rushed feel.

The scattered banknotes and coins are of varying ages and denominations.

Gu Lang roughly estimated that it should be less than 2 yuan.

Other items include cigarettes, liquor, and candy.

Considering the targets of the robbery, the source of this cash is self-evident.

It could very well be the shop's sales revenue, or even the money on the victim's person.

With the prevalence of electronic payments today, the amount of cash in circulation is much less than before.

Therefore, the robbers did not get much money.

The contents of a travel bag are basically the same.

In addition to tobacco and alcohol, there were also several cans of expensive tea.

After sorting the items into categories, Gu Lang packed them all into sacks.

The consecutive new banknotes were crumpled and mixed with the old ones.

He now has about 7 yuan in cash.

All the valuables together are worth at least several hundred thousand.

It's safe to say I've never been this wealthy in my entire life.

The number of weapons and equipment on the vehicle has also increased.

From shortest to longest, they are: dagger, machete, entrenching tool, crossbow, crowbar, fire axe, Japanese sword, cement tamping stick, and boar spear.

After thinking for a while, Gu Lang decided to discard the blood-stained backpack.

I scraped away the blood with a cleaver and chopped it to shreds.

He also destroyed all kinds of signs and personal marks.

After confirming that no evidence had been left behind, they threw them all into the river.

After finishing all that, an exhausted Gu Lang ate two chicken legs.

After a quick wash, I gathered some firewood from the surrounding area and hung it to dry.

He unfolded the photovoltaic panel, then crawled into the car and took a nap.

The next morning, Gu Lang was still asleep.

The car's anti-theft alarm was suddenly triggered.

The bread truck horn started beeping.

Gu Lang immediately got up and turned on his flashlight.

The van's cargo compartment had no glass.

While providing maximum protection, it also blocks vision.

The downside is that you can't directly enter the cab from the cargo box.

Gu Lang carefully discerned the sound and realized that someone outside the car seemed to be turning the handle of the left front door.

He cocked the crossbow while setting up the boar-hunting spear.

He opened the right back door a crack, and after confirming that no one was outside, he went around to the other side.

"Oh my god, don't get me wrong, I just came to check... this... this isn't a parking area..."

The newcomer was a young man with blond hair. He trembled with fear when he saw the crossbow.

"roll!"

Gu Lang uttered a single word, but his hand remained in the aiming position.

Upon hearing this, the blond-haired man took off running.

After watching him run away, Gu Lang breathed a sigh of relief.

This is the biggest challenge in surviving alone.

People need to rest and recover their strength, and it is very dangerous to be without a companion to watch over you.

Sleeping in a tent makes it very easy to be stabbed to death in your sleep.

This was also a major reason why he bought the car in the first place.

I was too tired yesterday, and my judgment was severely impaired.

Although the riverside park offers a wide view, it is clearly not secluded enough.

Gu Lang has begun to reflect on his mistakes.

If the other party had punctured the tire, I would have been stuck in place.

It was 9 a.m., and the weather was still gloomy.

However, the light was much stronger than when we were in the mountains.

The inverter is already making a "buzzing" sound, and the photovoltaic panels are charging the battery.

After taking a piss, Gu Lang quickly tidied up his belongings.

I had just finished storing the solar panels and was about to leave.

Three people appeared in the distance.

It was none other than the blond-haired guy who had just escaped, and he had brought his accomplices with him.

One with white fur and one with green fur.

"Pah, where did this 'emo' come from?"

Gu Lang spat a mouthful of phlegm on the ground and got into the driver's seat.

The battery is only at 30%, not enough to reach the next stop.

But it's enough to shake off the "Funeral Love Family" right in front of us.

If the other party really can't think straight, Gu Lang is prepared to let them try their luck.

The bread truck sped up and rushed towards them.

Little White and Little Green abandoned their brother and ran away.

Little Yellow, who was walking at the front, panicked and tumbled into the green belt.

"Brother! Don't get me wrong, I'm here to do business with you."

Xiao Huang waved his hands and shouted loudly.

"Oh? How do you know I have something I can trade?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Lang stepped on the brakes.

"Your license plate is from Mohe, right? It looks like you came from the north."

The two began their conversation, separated by a tree.

"I did indeed flee here, and I have nothing to trade."

"Stop pretending, bro! Look at the stuff you've got. Do you really think you're a good guy?"

"Hmm, that makes sense."

"You must have something good in your car. I have a way to help you exchange it for money in the city."

Gu Lang nodded; he did indeed have a need to "dispose of stolen goods".

There were too many things on the bus that were difficult to explain, making it extremely difficult to get through security checks in the city.

Having locals help exchange for useful supplies can save a lot of trouble.

As a result, the subsequent communication went much more smoothly.

The two quickly reached an agreement.

By evening, the two sides had completed the transaction outside the city.