Sequence Highway Survival: I Upgrade Supplies in the Apocalypse-Chapter 164: Two Old Schemers

Chen Ye attempted to control the thick fog surrounding him, then shook his head.
His Smoke Breath mist was essentially a form of supernatural power.
But this dense fog was clearly just an abnormal weather phenomenon.
The two briefly exchanged updates about their situations since escaping from the Second Elementary School.
"Squad Leader Chu, who should we rescue first now?"
There were still other team members who hadn't returned, so they naturally couldn't just abandon them.
A trace of gravity appeared on Chu Che's face. "We'll rescue Iron Lion first—he's the closest to us!"
Chen Ye had no objections to Chu Che's decision.
Compared to Sun Xixi, Iron Lion was clearly more concerning!
That guy was getting dumber by the day, often reacting too slowly to sudden situations.
Earlier when Chen Ye had told Iron Lion to cover their retreat, the guy had actually done exactly that.
Although he had another head, that head was only slightly smarter.
Being stupid was one thing, but the guy also had an unfortunately kind heart.
If it weren't for the convoy keeping an eye on him, he probably wouldn't have survived this long.
In normal times, kindness might be a virtue.
But in the apocalypse, while kindness remained a virtue, it brought no benefits and could even get you killed.
Suddenly realizing that Chu Che didn't seem worried about finding Iron Lion at all, Chen Ye asked curiously, "Squad Leader Chu, you never mentioned before that your marking ability could track people?"
Chu Che had previously explained the basic functions of his marking ability—it could mark goods and inanimate objects.
But he'd never said it could track people.
It seemed he'd been holding back!
"Ahem... I didn't mention that? Must have forgotten."
Chu Che coughed awkwardly twice.
Seeing Chen Ye staring at him, Chu Che knew he couldn't hide it anymore and explained, "Any item I've marked, I can sense within a certain range. But for people, I can mark no more than ten at most."
"That ability is pretty impressive. So you're basically a human radar?"
"You could say that!"
"Do we all have marks above our heads?"
"Ahem... Yes!"
Chen Ye: "..."
"Wait, if you have this ability, then why did you still give us stones?"
Chen Ye waved the stone in his hand as he asked.
Chu Che shook his head. "This ability has a marking range. Once you go beyond that range, I can't sense you anymore."
Now Chen Ye understood.
"Tsk tsk... Captain Chu, impressive! You're even guarding against your own teammates!"
"You really are a sneaky old fox!"
Chu Che grew somewhat flustered and angry at Chen Ye's teasing, retorting, "And you have the nerve to say that about me?"
"When we killed Wu Jianshan, what was that about your doppelganger?"
"And your smoke mist is completely different from before—you never mentioned that either!"
"If I didn't have my marking ability, I probably wouldn't have found you today!"
"And you have the nerve to call me a sneaky old fox!?"
"Chen Ye, who would have thought someone who looks as honest as you would do such things and learn to keep tricks up your sleeve!?"
Now it was Chen Ye's turn to feel awkward. Anyone would feel somewhat embarrassed when exposed to their face.
"I didn't intentionally keep it from you. It's just that Wu Jianshan's abilities forced me to be cautious."
"Plus, there wasn't enough time to explain!"
But Chu Che wasn't about to let Chen Ye off the hook, continuing, "From what I understand, each sequence advancement grants one to four abilities. You've revealed two so far."
As he said this, Chu Che looked Chen Ye up and down. "Based on my speculation, for the supernatural path of Smoke Apostle Sequence, you should have one more ability!"
Hearing Chu Che's analysis made Chen Ye's face turn somewhat green.
Everyone needed to keep some trump cards hidden. If this continued, Chu Che would expose all his secrets.
Who knew what this guy did before? He seemed quite knowledgeable about sequence superpowers.
"Stop right there! Let's consider this matter closed!"
Chen Ye said quickly.
"Fine, agreed!"
Both men saw their own reflections in each other's eyes.
Chen Ye casually discarded all the stones.
The marks on the stones also disappeared before Chen Ye's eyes.
Clearly, Chu Che had revoked the markings.
"Ahem... Squad Leader Chu, if we're going to find Iron Lion, we should probably hurry!"
Chen Ye changed the subject.
Chu Che nodded. "According to my sensing, Iron Lion is already over a hundred kilometers away from us!"
"That far!?"
"Yes. The guy probably didn't want to use his tail, so he's been chased by anomalies all this time! That's why we need to move quickly."
Chen Ye's expression also turned more serious.
Before the apocalypse, a hundred kilometers would only take a few hours.
But now, a hundred kilometers meant numerous dangers and uncertainties.
Unexpectedly, Chu Che's next words made Chen Ye's face turn several shades paler.
"So, if we want to get there quickly, our best option is to pass through Fog City—it's the fastest route!"
"Pass through... Fog City?"
Chen Ye felt his tongue getting tangled.
Don't screw around—passing through an entire city?
Just thinking about their recent experience in Rong City made Chen Ye uncomfortable.
And now they actually had to pass through an entire city.
This was absolutely insane!
Chu Che sighed. "It's the fastest method. If we detour, it would take at least an extra week, and that's the minimum..."
"If we only find Iron Lion after a week, do you think we'd find him alive?"
"Wait, Captain, can't your marking ability create some kind of group? Share locations in real time? Let everyone move closer on their own?"
Chu Che shook his head. "No! At least not now!"
"But, Yezi, you don't need to worry too much. Counting you, there are only four of us now."
"Anomaly Third Law: The more people there are, the more attractive they are to anomalies. Conversely, the fewer people there are, the harder it is for anomalies to detect them!"
Squad Leader Chu's explanation provided Chen Ye with some comfort.
"This anomaly law of yours—why haven't I heard you mention it before?"
"I just came up with it!"
Chen Ye: "..."
"Alright then, shall we set off now?"
"Wait a moment. Old Bao needs to rest. Anyway, it's been this long already—a few more minutes won't matter."
"Old Bao? That's right, I haven't seen Old Bao yet."
"Old Bao is sick."
When Chen Ye saw Old Bao lying in the car, the man had already withered to skin and bones, comparable to Wu Jianshan.
When Old Bao saw Chen Ye, he could barely even open his eyes.
Who would have thought that this once authoritative chief manager of the convoy could deteriorate so drastically in just a few days?
Xiao Wang had already started boiling water, planning to cook something warm for Old Bao to eat.
If not for Old Bao's condition, Chu Che probably wouldn't have stopped the vehicle.
"I don't know if Old Bao can pull through."
Chu Che's voice carried sorrow.
Chen Ye remained silent, saying nothing.
"Forget it. Everyone has their own destiny. For Old Bao to have such an ending in times like these, not being eaten by anomalies, is already quite good!"
"Sooner or later, this kind of thing will happen to all of us. Maybe the next ones will be you or me."
Chu Che's words were brutally frank, yet every word was true.
Perhaps this journey through Fog City would become their burial ground!
Compared to concerns about Old Bao's health.
Chen Ye was more worried about passing through Fog City.
This kind of thing was absolutely insane!!!
"Here!"
Chu Che picked up a notebook and tossed it to Chen Ye. Chen Ye was startled. "What is this?"
"I wrote it. Haven't named it yet. Take a look—it might be useful to you."
"This... a Wonder?"
Chen Ye was overjoyed!