#418 - Chapter 418 The First Batch of Crops Ripen

The next day.

Jiang City.

At daybreak.

The Green Source combat team, having had an uneventful night, woke up early, had breakfast, and set off.

Today, they would take the survivor they met yesterday to find the airship!

Old Ma, still drowsy and having finally fallen asleep in the second half of the night, was woken up by these people, given another biscuit as breakfast, and then followed them onto the vehicle to start the journey.

Holding the pack of soda crackers in his hand, Old Ma still felt it was all very unreal.

These people, apart from asking him questions, hardly paid any attention to him at other times. Apart from restricting his freedom, they did whatever they needed to do.

It was as if they didn't belong to this apocalypse.

Whether it was their weapons and equipment or their eating habits, everything was full of efficiency.

It was as if they had always been part of a team.

The Green Source team members on the move certainly had no time to pay attention to Old Ma's wild thoughts; their combat skills were constantly improving.

The combat team members from the main base, needless to say, had been improving since last year under the training of Team Leader Li and other veterans.

The external cooperation team members from the branch base were also steadily improving under the training of Instructor Wang Wei and other core members.

Coupled with various training materials and ammunition supplies, their combat skills had been rapidly improving.

Those who could not adapt, or whose character and personality were unsuitable, had long been eliminated from the team during training.

The external cooperation team members who can stay now have basically been screened several times.

The strong go up, the weak go down.

This is the current slogan of the branch base's external cooperation team members.

The abundant training resources and the enviable food supply are not meant to raise a bunch of people who can only eat but can't fight.

Qin Jin needs a group of people who can take risks and fight.

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"It's there! Look!"

The convoy drove for less than an hour and arrived at a place near the urban area of Jiang City. Old Ma pointed to a large object in front and said.

That's right, they quickly arrived at the location Old Ma mentioned, and they didn't even need Old Ma to say it, they found the target!

In front of their eyes, in a place surrounded by a large fence, there was a huge object parked!

It was about sixty meters long and over ten meters high!

An airship!

Found it!

However, looking at the airship over there, Li Bowen and the others couldn't be happy.

Because, the airship looked pitted and damaged all over. It was unknown whether it was eroded by acid rain or damaged by someone. Just looking at the outside, it was obviously damaged!

"Divide some people to guard the surrounding area! The rest of you, come with me to check the situation!"

Team Leader Li did not hesitate. Seeing that the surrounding area was relatively empty and did not seem to have any ambushes, the entire team began to move.

Twenty minutes later.

Li Bowen and the others stood under the airship they had found, looking at each other with slight headaches.

Just now, they had checked the surrounding area and also simply searched the airship. After killing a zombie hiding inside, they completely occupied the place.

Then, they sent Engineer Xu, who came with them, to check and confirm the condition of the airship.

"Team Leader Li, the situation is a bit complicated! The internal engine, gondola, and propulsion devices of this airship are still intact, but the outer layer of the airship is seriously damaged!"

"Moreover, I checked and found that several gasbags are also damaged. I estimate that even if it flies, it will not be able to reach the designed maximum altitude."

"It will take some time to get it flying again. We brought gas welding and some equipment, but we still need to find some other materials to fill it."

"I have simply listed some materials that are relatively easy to find. They should be able to be found and used in the surrounding area, such as xxxx, xxxx..."

Engineer Xu from the research and development department, holding a notebook in his left hand and holding his glasses with his right hand, was systematically introducing the results of the inspection and the corresponding strategies to Li Bowen.

In this short period of time, he even listed the materials needed to repair the airship.

The engineer is a powerhouse, so terrifying.

Without needing to think too much, Team Leader Li and the others naturally chose to trust this fellow team member.

The entire team began to establish a defensive perimeter around the airship.

It seems that they will not be able to return to the base in a short time.

They need to find simple materials to repair the airship here so that the airship can take off before they can return!

Perhaps they can send some people back to notify them first. The specifics will depend on the subsequent repair situation.

They have communicated with the base that this trip may last for a while.

If it can be done in two or three days, then there is no need to waste time splitting the team to go back.

Green Source's several military radios were not allowed to be carried by them during their usual missions. Only fixed important industries such as oil bases were equipped with them.

Being able to find the target and having the possibility of repairing it, this mission is still barely considered smooth.

Li Bowen glanced at Old Ma, who was being controlled behind him. It was this local who led the way and prevented them from missing the airship here.

"We need you to stay with us for a while longer. We will let you leave after we finish our business."

Team Leader Li's tone softened a lot. He did not really intend to abandon this survivor after using him, as he had not lied and had led the way to find the airship.

He can be released, but not now.

At least wait until they have dealt with the airship and are ready to leave. During this period, they may still need this local.

"Okay... okay."

Old Ma didn't dare to say half a word of refusal.

How dare he resist these people who had forcibly kidnapped him?

Moreover, these people had treated him quite well. At least they had not skimped on his food and had not done anything like beatings or threats.

Old Ma only hoped that these people would not break their promise in the end...

After determining how to proceed, the Green Source combat team also began to cooperate in division of labor.

Some went out to find repair materials, some stayed to defend, and some assisted Engineer Xu in starting the repairs.

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Mentang Town.

Green Source Base.

Here, it is still considered calm.

Since Green Source's reputation spread, the entire Fenghe County has become much calmer. During the day, because the weather is getting hotter and hotter, there are hardly any zombies to be seen outdoors.

The survivors took the opportunity to go out and search for food and supplies outdoors.

Today.

While Qin Jin was processing work and studying, an unexpected person suddenly came.

Yuan Mu.

This cadre from the base's planting department actually knocked on his office door.

This old scholar, who was not young, was now sharing his joy with the base leader with obvious excitement on his face.

"President Qin! I have good news to report to you!"

"The first batch of rice we planted the earliest has matured and can be harvested!"

!!!

Qin Jin suddenly stood up!

The first batch of grain grown by the base itself has come out!?

(End of this chapter)