Chapter 4

According to Chen Fei's own summary of the survival notes for the end of the world, after the zombie virus outbreak, he could hide at home for a period of time without going out. However, as supplies were consumed, there would come a day when he would have to leave his room and face the terrifying zombies head-on. One misstep and he could be bitten by a zombie, turning into one himself, which would mean the end of the zombie survival game...

If Chen Fei had weapons and equipment, it would greatly increase his combat power and chances of survival, directly determining his life or death. Therefore, these weapons and equipment were essential for him to prepare.

However, because the domestic security was stricter than abroad, it was not easy to obtain even controlled knives, let alone firearms and ammunition. This greatly increased the difficulty of obtaining weapons. Basically, firearms were out of the question and could be ignored. He could only look for other options.

After more than an hour of effort, Chen Fei finally joined a thousand-member group dedicated to bow and crossbow hunting. He had specifically researched the information and knew that a good automatic crossbow had power comparable to a handgun!

Chen Fei, citing his desire to hunt wild boars in the mountains, approached the group leader, hoping to obtain an automatic crossbow capable of penetrating a wild boar's skull. After negotiations, Chen Fei successfully ordered two automatic crossbows and 200 steel arrows at double the price.

These two automatic crossbows were very expensive, and with the additional accessories, Chen Fei spent a total of 50,000 yuan. According to the group leader, Mr. Zhou, their crossbows were smuggled military-grade crossbows from overseas, well-made and durable, with infrared aiming capabilities. They could hold 15 arrows at a time and even fire 8mm steel balls, with an effective range of 75 meters. At a distance of 15 meters, they could easily penetrate a wild boar's skull, and the steel balls had power comparable to bullets.

The two military-grade crossbows were in stock, but the steel arrows needed to be custom-made. Because Chen Fei's order was urgent and required overnight production, the price was relatively higher, causing him great pain. Fortunately, Mr. Zhou promised to ship within 12 hours and deliver to Chen Fei within 24 hours, and also offered a military-grade dagger, three sets of special operation uniforms, and a set of high-quality quivers and arrow bags as gifts.

Chen Fei then, through the seller of the automatic crossbows, purchased three samurai swords said to be able to cut through rebar, which would be delivered with the automatic crossbows.

Actually, the most suitable and powerful weapon would be a handgun. If Chen Fei really wanted one, Mr. Zhou said he had the means, but the attack range of an automatic crossbow was very limited. To ensure power, he would have to get within 15 meters of the zombies, which would increase the risk.

Chen Fei had carefully considered this, but unfortunately, in China, ordinary people dared not touch firearms and ammunition. Additionally, even if he could obtain a handgun, bullets were a significant issue. As consumables, each shot would use one bullet, and the biggest drawback was the noise, which could easily attract more zombies.

In comparison, the automatic crossbow was the best choice. It didn't produce noise and didn't require ammunition, and each arrow could be recovered and reused, making it the most perfect weapon under the current conditions.

Although the full-scale outbreak of the zombie virus was less than five days away, Chen Fei knew that the earlier he completed these preparations, the better. He wanted to avoid any variables caused by unforeseen circumstances.

As long as he could purchase all the essential supplies and equipment, he could add to them as needed later, ensuring the most comprehensive and sufficient preparation possible.

Now, the biggest problem for Chen Fei was the choice of vehicle.

Even if Chen Fei had stockpiled a house full of supplies, he couldn't stay in his room forever. Once he went out, he would need a means of transportation, which he had to consider from the aspects of safety, performance, and power.

An ordinary sedan was completely unsuitable because low-profile vehicles had strict road requirements and would be limited in the post-apocalyptic world. The bodywork of ordinary vehicles could not withstand the impact of zombies, easily leading to damage or rollovers.

In Chen Fei's imagination, the most suitable vehicle would be an RV. Its large size and weight made it relatively safe, and it provided a mobile resting space for long journeys, making it almost perfect.

However, Chen Fei had to consider his driving skills. Although he had obtained his driver's license in his first year of college and had driven his family's SUV, his driving skills were only average. Driving an RV would be challenging, and whether he could successfully drive out of the city was uncertain. Additionally, while RVs were large and convenient, their performance was unsuitable for some special road conditions.

In the end...

Chen Fei settled on a large pickup truck, the most suitable vehicle that met all his requirements. However, the price...

For example, the Ford F-150 Raptor he had his eye on would cost around 700,000 to 800,000 yuan. After buying the truck, Chen Fei's funds would be in crisis, and the truck would need modifications, which would be a significant additional expense. Clearly, his remaining funds were insufficient.

However, Chen Fei was not inflexible. He didn't have to buy a new car; he could buy a used one or even rent one, giving him enough funds for modifications.

It wasn't until around 3 AM that Chen Fei forced himself to close his eyes and rest.

At 9 AM, Chen Fei was awakened not by his phone alarm but by a series of news alerts...

Chen Fei opened his sleepy eyes and picked up his phone. Upon seeing the news, he felt as if he had been doused with cold water, instantly waking up.

The news alerts reported that other countries had discovered suspected virus cases, with 38 countries outside the United States reporting suspected cases. Even in China, there were over a hundred suspected cases, none of whom had contact with the infected in the United States.

Others might not understand the reason, but Chen Fei, having heard from his future self in 2012, knew that the carrier of the zombie virus was a giant meteorite from outer space. When the meteorite burned up in the atmosphere, a large amount of the virus spread through the air, covering the globe within 72 hours. These viruses could survive for 72 hours without a carrier, and with the wind, they almost covered the entire world. Most people were now carriers of the virus, but only a small portion had shown symptoms due to their physical conditions.

Seeing such news, Chen Fei's last bit of hope vanished, and he had to accelerate his preparations.

Chen Fei tried to contact several car rental companies, hoping to rent a Ford F-150 Raptor or a Toyota Tundra without paying, but the results were unsatisfactory.

Fortunately, there was a way out. On a used car trading app, Chen Fei found someone in the same city selling both the Toyota Tundra and the Ford F-150 Raptor.

The Ford F-150 Raptor was priced at 315,000 yuan, while the Toyota Tundra, being older, was only 228,000 yuan. This was a price that made Chen Fei's heart race, so he decisively contacted the seller to inspect the two vehicles.

The owner of the Ford F-150 was a bald, muscular man, while the owner of the Toyota Tundra was a beautiful woman with a great figure. After comparing the two, Chen Fei, as an outsider, found that the Toyota Tundra was only older, with outdated interior, but the price difference was nearly 100,000 yuan. Therefore, Chen Fei chose the Toyota Tundra. Because of his quick decision and immediate payment, the woman used some connections to complete the transfer in less than an hour.

Driving the testosterone-filled large pickup truck, Chen Fei was excited. After all, such a dominant vehicle was a dream for many men. He didn't go home but headed straight to the most famous off-road vehicle modification shop in Chicheng.

On top of the existing modifications, Chen Fei requested that the vehicle's chassis be raised, the wheels be replaced with all-terrain tires two sizes larger, and the front and rear of the vehicle be equipped with extremely robust bumpers, making the truck almost as strong as an armored vehicle.

The modification shop workers, upon hearing Chen Fei's description, thought he was planning to ram tanks, but since they were in business, they would meet customer demands unless they were extremely unreasonable. They would follow Chen Fei's requests.

For outdoor rest, Chen Fei installed a luxurious automatic tent on the roof, and the pickup's rear compartment was fitted with a sturdy cargo cover to maximize space. However, this made the originally dominant truck look more like a large van. After the standard modifications to the exhaust and fuel tank, Chen Fei proposed a modification that was hard to understand, even unreasonable.

Chen Fei requested that the workers weld steel bars around the vehicle to protect all the windows!

Considering that zombies might attack the vehicle, Chen Fei felt it necessary to protect the windows. Even if the glass broke, zombies wouldn't be able to get in. However, based on the madness of zombies in movies, just protecting the windows was not enough. The bodywork of these vehicles was not as strong as imagined, some even as weak as plastic. Therefore, Chen Fei also ordered the workers to add a layer of thick steel plates to the doors, front, and rear of the vehicle. This would ensure safety even in collisions with other vehicles, as long as they weren't trucks.

The modification workers, who had modified countless vehicles, had never heard such bizarre and unique requests. This was not just a modification; it was like building a new armored vehicle!

After repeated confirmation and persuasion, the workers finally began preparing materials according to Chen Fei's requests. Normally, such extensive modifications would take three days, but Chen Fei secretly gave the workers 10,000 yuan, reducing the time to two days.

What made Chen Fei extremely painful was that the total cost of the modifications was 350,000 yuan, more than the cost of the vehicle itself. Fortunately, he had bought a used car; otherwise, he wouldn't have had enough money for the modifications.

While Chen Fei was methodically preparing for the end of the world, the virus was quietly spreading outside.