Wasteland Survivalist: A Scientific Guide to Post-Apocalyptic Survival

Gu Lang looked out from the second-floor window.

A dozen or so people got out of the car, all of them carrying long knives and short sticks.

The leader was a tall, burly man who was brandishing a revolver.

He muttered incoherently and began directing his men to block the exits.

The two henchmen closest to him were still holding homemade guns.

Gu Lang frowned; there were far too many enemies.

Just as he was about to go back to drive his light truck, he suddenly sensed something was wrong.

His intuition told him that this gang of thugs was not so simple.

He suddenly realized that there was no sign of any military or police personnel in the area.

Aside from the bandits, they didn't see a single corpse along the way.

It's definitely not normal for the other party to be able to search so openly.

You can't just take all your savings and gamble on a one-way journey with no turning back.

Gu Lang slung his backpack, which was stuffed full of combat gear, over his shoulder and picked up a 30-liter gasoline can.

He went up to the black sedan and poured gasoline into it using a funnel.

With the raging roar of the twelve-cylinder engine, the car burst out of the building.

"He's there! Stop him!"

The bandits shouted.

Several thugs brandished their weapons and tried to smash the car windows.

Gu Lang slammed on the gas pedal and roared as he crashed into the crowd.

The tires rolled over the debris scattered on the ground.

He knocked down the two thugs who had pounced too close, their screams drowned out by the roar of the engine.

He dared not linger and floored the accelerator.

The car bumped and jolted along the rubble-strewn streets as it sped deeper into the city.

Two SUVs quickly caught up and attempted to surround the other vehicle from the left and right.

The sound of homemade guns rang out, "Bang bang bang!"

Lead bullets and steel balls rained down on the car's heavy body and windows.

It left countless pits and white marks, but failed to penetrate.

The car that Gu Lang is driving, despite bearing the "Volkswagen" logo.

It looks like an ordinary Passat.

But more than a decade ago, it was a genuine luxury car worth millions.

The Phaeton W12 integrates the Volkswagen Group's top technologies and resources.

It is equipped with a full-time four-wheel drive system and an air suspension system.

The 12-cylinder naturally aspirated engine can output a powerful 420 horsepower.

The maximum torque reaches an astonishing 550 Nm.

It can maintain a stable cruising speed of 300 kilometers per hour.

Because it uses very high-quality materials, it even has a certain degree of bulletproof capability.

A motorcycle attempted to approach from the side.

Gu Lang jerked the steering wheel, and the heavy rear of the car swept across the road.

The motorcyclist and his motorcycle were thrown into the air by the impact, and he screamed as he crashed into a pile of wrecked cars.

In a city after a nuclear war, it would be difficult to hide a moving car.

Gu Lang decided to explore the route through the city while luring the enemy away.

Looking for an opportunity, they abandoned the car and fled.

In the rearview mirror, the two cars were still closely following Gulang.

The city's roads are narrow and littered with the wreckage of abandoned vehicles.

The car couldn't pick up speed, and the bread truck caught up first.

Taking advantage of its large size, it attempted to force its way to a stop from the front.

A cold glint flashed in Gu Lang's eyes. Instead of slowing down, he stepped on the gas pedal again.

Hui Teng's engine roared to its limit, and its speed soared instantly.

He calculated the angle with precision.

Using the incredibly sturdy front bumper and the hard part of the engine hood, Hui Teng slammed it hard into the relatively vulnerable rear side wheel area of ​​the van.

"Boom—Clang!"

The enormous impact caused both vehicles to shake violently.

The van's chassis structure deformed instantly under the immense impact.

The right rear wheel broke off completely, causing the vehicle to lose control.

The car crashed into a low wall by the roadside, rendering it completely paralyzed; the fate of the people inside remains unknown.

The Phaeton's front bumper was broken and detached, and the hood was twisted and warped.

But its robust body structure and powerful engine kept it moving forward.

A ruthless glint appeared on Gu Lang's lips as he continued charging out of the city.

However, it was just near the edge of the city.

As we approach the last intersection leading to the open highway.

He saw an even more deadly trap: several thick tree trunks and a roadblock made of discarded tires.

Less than ten meters in front of the roadblock, a row of gleaming metal spikes was laid out on the ground.

"Fuck, police tire breaker!"

Gu Lang cursed.

It's too late to go around it, and slowing down is a dead end.

He steeled himself and pressed the accelerator even harder, without letting up at all.

He jerked the steering wheel to the right, trying to steer the car slightly off course.

"Pfft! Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!"

Four muffled explosions rang out almost simultaneously.

The Phaeton's four tires were pierced and torn apart instantly by sharp steel nails.

The immense inertia caused the tire-blown car to immediately lose control, swaying violently from side to side and whipping its tail like a wild horse.

Gu Lang used all his strength to firmly hold the steering wheel, fighting against the out-of-control force.

"Clang—!"

The car ultimately failed to completely avoid the roadblock.

The front right side of the car crashed hard into an abandoned van next to a roadblock.

The enormous impact caused both vehicles to groan.

The airbags deployed instantly and then quickly deflated.

Gu Lang was dazed and confused from the impact, with a scraped forehead, but he remained conscious.

Fortunately, there was a twelve-cylinder engine under the hood.

Despite emitting abnormal roars and vibrations, it miraculously did not stall!

Opportunities are fleeting!

Gu Lang heard the bandits' SUV rapidly approaching, and he quickly unbuckled his seatbelt.

Without the slightest hesitation, he grabbed the heavy red brick from under the passenger seat.

He shoved it under the accelerator pedal and locked it in place.

The engine revved up instantly, emitting a deafening roar that seemed to be pushing the limits.

The Phaeton with a flat tire had all four wheels pressed directly onto the rough concrete road surface.

The heavy vehicle was driven by the stuck accelerator, and the wheel rims were screeching wildly against the ground.

It emitted an extremely piercing "crunch-sizzle-" sound.

It was accompanied by the pungent smell of burning rubber and metal.

The immense friction generated high temperatures, and the wheel hub quickly turned bright red.

Dense, dazzling orange-red sparks erupted where it touched the ground.

At the same time, thick smoke was billowing from under the engine hood.

Thick smoke mixed with metallic dust generated by wheel hub friction.

It rose rapidly, forming a large, choking, and obscuring gray-black smoke screen.

It completely covered the body of the Phaeton.

Gu Lang rolled down the passenger-side window and grabbed the backpack and weapon from the passenger seat.

It nimbly darted out and rolled upon landing.

Under the cover of smoke, they quickly crawled into the shadows of the roadside buildings.

"He's stopped! Quick! Don't let him get away! Go up there and avenge Brother Chen and the others!"

The SUV driven by the bandits rushed up to them.

They saw the Phaeton shaking violently, sparks flying, and thick smoke billowing out.

They also heard the engine roaring wildly, and everyone thought Gu Lang was still struggling in the driver's seat.

Four robbers jumped out of the car and cautiously approached the driver's side of the Phaeton, which was shrouded in thick smoke.

They couldn't see what was inside, so they could only pull the trigger based on the general outline of the driver's seat.

"Bang! Bang!"

Two shots rang out, and the bullets shattered the driver's side window.