Rebirth Stockpiling: The Little Girl Sweeps Through the Apocalypse-Chapter 425
When they arrived, Ren City Base had already been reduced to ruins.
Numerous zombies roamed within the compound.
The ground was littered with blood and corpses.
Most of the supplies in the base had been taken, and what remained was destroyed beyond use.
The expressions of Yun Xiaoxiao and the others were grim.
Especially Yun Xiaoxiao.
She had assumed that after spreading the news, Tong Zhan would head for Yun City.
But he hadn’t.
Instead, he had come to Ren City Base.
What was he planning?
“There’s someone over there!”
Nie Yizhou stood atop the base’s perimeter wall, pointing outside.
Yun Xiaoxiao and the others immediately rushed in the direction he indicated.
Just beyond the base, on a nearby field embankment, they found Shen Yan digging a pit.
His small frame was covered in dirt and bloodstains, his clothes soaked with sweat, as if he’d been dragged from a filthy puddle.
He wielded a hoe taller than himself, striking the earth again and again.
Even from his hunched back, an overwhelming sense of desolation radiated.
Nearby, one pit had already been dug.
Now, he was working on another.
Beside them lay two motionless bodies.
When Yun Xiaoxiao and the others recognized the faces of the dead, they froze.
These were...
Their gazes shifted to Shen Yan, sympathy flickering in their eyes.
Though they had many questions—especially about Tong Zhan’s whereabouts—they remained silent, standing quietly to the side.
Shen Yan finished digging the second pit, then dragged the bodies of Shen Tianlei and Jin Zhuyan into their respective graves before burying them.
He knelt, kowtowed three times, and only then rose to his feet and turned.
The boy they once knew was gone.
No trace remained of the mischievous, lively child.
He no longer chased after Yun Xiaoxiao, teasing her about marrying him when she grew up.
He was different now—quiet, his gaze hardened with resolve, his entire being shrouded in an unshakable loneliness.
He had matured, far beyond his years.
His eyes were red and swollen, though no tears fell.
Perhaps he had cried too much, his tears long dried.
He glanced at Yun Xiaoxiao and the others and spoke flatly,
“You’re here.”
No resentment. No relief.
Without waiting for their questions, he told them everything they wanted to know.
Only then did Yun Xiaoxiao and the others realize just how deranged Tong Zhan was.
He had slaughtered the entire base.
After escaping, Shen Yan had hidden in a nearby house—one he knew well from scavenging trips with Shen Tianlei.
Only after witnessing Tong Zhan’s departure did he return to the base.
“They left in that direction.”
Shen Yan pointed northeast of the base.
He had considered following but feared his solitude would make him vulnerable. If caught, all his patience would be for nothing.
So he waited instead—for Yun Xiaoxiao and the others.
He wasn’t sure they’d come, but he needed to bury his parents regardless.
If they didn’t show, he would have set out for Yun City alone.
“How long ago did they leave?” Yun Xiaoxiao asked.
Shen Yan: “Early this morning. About five hours now.”
That long?
Without further delay, they took Shen Yan with them, flying northeast from Ren City Base in their helicopter.
Yet despite their speed, they found no trace of Tong Zhan’s group.
According to Shen Yan, they had left by vehicle.
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By all logic, the helicopter should have overtaken them by now.
But there was no sign of them.
“Could they have changed direction?” Nie Yizhou suggested.
Ling Jing nodded. “Most likely.”
“What major bases are near Ren City?” Yun Xiaoxiao suddenly asked.
As she spoke, Mu Yang unfolded a map.
Responsible for Yun City’s trade, he was familiar with bases across the country.
He pointed out several locations.
“These are the major bases around Ren City. But heading northeast, the most likely destinations are here, here… and here.”
He tapped three marked spots.
“But we’ve already passed this one.”
The base they’d flown over showed no signs of disturbance, ruling it out.
That left two options:
Linglong Base to the right.
Or Xiangrui Base to the left.
Yun Xiaoxiao immediately produced a portable radio.
Lu Chen sent encrypted messages to both bases.
Neither responded.
Given the distances, they decided to check Linglong Base first—the closer of the two.
As they flew toward Linglong Base…
Xiangrui Base welcomed a group of uninvited guests.
**“Boom!”**
A figure was sent flying, crashing hard onto the ground.
Blood sprayed from their mouth.
Others quickly shielded the injured, glaring at the assailant.
“Who are you? Why attack without warning?!” someone roared.
Before them stood several vehicles, surrounded by a group of men and women—none of whom looked friendly.
Si Sha smirked. “You’re not worthy of an answer. If you value your lives, fetch your base leader.”
His murderous aura silenced the opposition.
After a tense exchange of glances, one guard sped off toward the base interior.
Soon, Tang Jun, Tang Yanchi, their father Tang De, and several of the base’s strongest fighters arrived.
Taking in Si Sha and his crew’s menacing presence, Tang Jun frowned.
Seeing his wounded subordinate, he nearly stepped forward—but Tang De stopped him with a subtle shake of his head.
“But—”
Tang Jun’s expression darkened, yet he relented under his father’s stern gaze.
Tang De stepped forward, addressing Si Sha.
“Gentlemen, what brings you to Xiangrui Base today?”
He made no mention of the injured guard.
In this apocalyptic world, it was better to offend a noble man than a vile one—especially a whole pack of them.
Without knowing their strength, he wouldn’t escalate tensions.
As Tang De finished speaking…
The rear door of a black SUV swung open.
A small figure stepped out.
