Yun Xiaoxiao handed over several guns to Wu Yaping and the others.
Wu Yaping and the group were momentarily stunned, then glanced at each other and nodded tacitly.
They already had a plan in mind.
The pursuing group quickly drew near.
Just as they were about to approach the gate, Wu Yaping and the others moved.
They raised their guns and began firing at the pursuers.
Although none of them had ever used a gun before, the memory of their fallen comrades, the humiliation of being locked up and beaten, and the arduous, starving life on the run empowered them with an instinctive skill. Gritting their teeth, they fired relentlessly at their enemies.
Their marksmanship was erratic, but the effect was surprisingly good.
The pursuers hadn't expected their prey, who had been powerless against them, to suddenly turn the tables.
Even more shocking was that Wu Yaping and the others now had guns.
For a moment, the pursuers could only scramble to dodge.
But outside the gate, there was little cover, and several were wounded.
Two even met their end on the spot.
These two died because the other three, in a desperate attempt to save themselves, used them as human shields.
The three who remained unharmed were ruthless characters, and one of them was an ability user, with one even having a mutated rat.
He quickly placed the mutated rat on the ground.
Although the rat was larger than an ordinary one, its speed was even faster.
Wu Yaping and the others could fire their guns, but since they had never used them before, their aim was far from accurate.
After several shots, none of the bullets hit the mutated rat.
As the rat was about to dash closer, a girl with a bun hairstyle next to Wu Yaping threw down her gun.
"I'll take it on!"
She lunged toward the mutated rat.
Her fists were as strong as steel; with one punch, she made a crater in the concrete floor.
But the rat was incredibly agile, dodging her attacks with ease.
It also disrupted the aim of Wu Yaping and the others.
The three remaining enemies, seeing this, initially feared Yun Xiaoxiao and the others, but noticing that they remained stationary and did not intervene, their confidence grew.
Seizing the opportunity, the three dodged the bullets and charged forward.
Except for the girl with the bun, Wu Yaping led the other three to meet the attackers head-on.
Earlier, when the enemy had the numerical advantage, they might have been outmatched.
But now, with only three foes, they were determined to fight to the death and take their enemies down with them.
Everyone mustered all their strength, their resolve unshakable, as they engaged in battle.
Yun Xiaoxiao finally understood why these people had survived until now.
At first glance, they appeared to be weak.
But in the heat of battle, their expressions transformed completely.
This was the look of those who had survived countless life-and-death situations.
It was unclear how long the fight lasted.
In the end, Wu Yaping and the others managed to kill the remaining three and the mutated rat.
The process was grueling, and by the time the enemies fell, they themselves were barely holding on, collapsing to the ground, gasping for breath.
But regardless, they had won.
Yun Xiaoxiao pursed her lips slightly.
Her decision had been the right one.
"Mi'er, take them inside to rest," Yun Xiaoxiao said to Tao Mi'er and Liu Tao.
"Yes, Little Base Leader."
Tao Mi'er moved to help Wu Yaping and the others but suddenly noticed two figures.
Her movements paused.
"Um... Little Base Leader, there's something I need to tell you."
"What is it?"
Yun Xiaoxiao, with her back turned, hadn't noticed Sheng Shuya and Xi Xiao standing not far away.
Tao Mi'er pointed behind her.
"That... the lady insisted on waiting here for you to return. She's been here for quite a few days."
"Lady? Who?"
Yun Xiaoxiao turned around and saw Sheng Shuya, her eyes red and brimming with tears, looking both excited and on the verge of breaking down.
She frowned slightly.
What was she doing here?
"Oh, and the Base Leader of the Northern Base also came by earlier, leaving a lot of supplies before departing. We've stored them in the warehouse, but we're not sure how to handle them."
Bai Hongting had also come?
What did this couple want?
"Xiaoxiao, you're finally back," Sheng Shuya quickly wiped away the tears about to fall, excitedly approaching.
Her face was filled with joy, her gaze towards Yun Xiaoxiao brimming with motherly affection.
She desperately wanted to embrace her.
But seeing the aloofness in Yun Xiaoxiao's eyes, she felt a pang of hurt.
Still, she understood that Yun Xiaoxiao had no reason to feel close to her.
She didn't even know she was her mother.
And even if she did, what then?
Over the years, she hadn't fulfilled her responsibilities as a mother.
She hadn't cared for, nurtured, or guided her.
More importantly, she hadn't protected her in this dangerous apocalyptic world.
Her unfamiliarity and detachment were only natural.
The past was gone, but she would cherish every moment going forward, taking good care of her daughter.
"What is it?" Yun Xiaoxiao asked coldly.
In fact, the moment she saw Sheng Shuya, she had vaguely guessed her intentions.
The woman's thoughts confirmed her suspicions.
It turned out she really was their daughter?
But she was curious: how did they find out?
"Xiaoxiao, actually... I am your..."
“Aunt Sheng, if it's not something urgent, please go back. I'm a bit busy right now,” Yun Xiaoxiao gave a fake smile.
What Sheng Shuya wanted to say next, she had already figured out.
But honestly, she wasn't interested in these unexpected biological parents.
Especially after what happened with Bai Ruo.
The term "Sheng Ayi" deeply pierced Sheng Shuya.
She can see Yun Xiaoxiao's cold, distant demeanor.
Sheng Shuya inwardly sighed.
It was all that Bai guy's fault!
He had hurt her daughter, causing her to dislike even her.
"Xiaoxiao, listen... I have no relation to that Bai guy, the Northern Base Leader Bai Hongting. Please don't let him affect your opinion of auntie."
She realized that abruptly revealing their biological relationship would likely scare Xiaoxiao.
To Xiaoxiao, she was probably just a stranger she had met once.
And due to Bai's actions, possibly even less than that.
She understood this well.
Therefore, her only option was to gradually familiarize herself with Xiaoxiao, earning her acceptance over time.
As for whether Xiaoxiao acknowledged her or not, she didn't care, as long as she could stay by her side.
Thus, regarding Bai Hongting, the so-called "obstacle" to their reunion, she immediately distanced herself from him.
Hearing Sheng Shuya's words, Yun Xiaoxiao couldn't help but twitch the corner of her mouth.
She wondered how the "Mr. Bai" felt, knowing his wife was so disgusted with him.
Thousands of miles away, Bai Hongting, after slaying a mutated brown bear, suddenly felt an itch in his nose.
"Achoo!"
He frowned slightly.
Who was talking about him?
