Ice Apocalypse (Season 2)

Chapter 241: The Infiltrators

The ground was already covered in a thick layer of snow, and the surroundings of the Yunque Manor were relatively open, making it easy for Zhang Yi to spot any intruders. As such, Xie Huanhuan and Liu Ziyang decided not to approach recklessly but instead to first scout the area using binoculars to get a clear understanding of the manor's layout.
Thanks to information from Xu Dongtang and others, Xie Huanhuan and Liu Ziyang were cautious of Zhang Yi, knowing that he was not an easy person to deal with and might even be a powerful supernatural being. They waited until deep into the night before making their move.From Xudong Village, they had learned that Villa No. 101 was Zhang Yi's residence and that the surrounding area was filled with traps. Therefore, they came well-prepared for their nighttime reconnaissance.Liu Ziyang took out a military-grade tactical monocle. His gaze swept over the snowy surface, revealing all the traps hidden beneath the snow."Good thing we got the information in advance. Otherwise, rushing in blindly could have gotten us hurt," Liu Ziyang said gravely.Xie Huanhuan looked up at the luxurious villa ahead and couldn't help but marvel, "Living in such a luxurious villa and enjoying a comfortable life in the apocalypse... I can't help but feel a bit jealous!"Liu Ziyang replied, "What's there to envy? The outside world is freezing, and such a big house must consume a lot of energy just for heating. Where does he get so much fuel to stay warm, not to mention the daily necessities?"Xie Huanhuan glanced at him but didn't explain further. Liu Ziyang was unaware of the South China warehouse's resources. After all, he was just a soldier, only needing to follow Xie Huanhuan's orders without knowing the mission details."Take me over," Xie Huanhuan instructed Liu Ziyang. Liu Ziyang crouched down, and Xie Huanhuan agilely leaped onto his shoulders. Carrying her, Liu Ziyang stepped onto a protruding rock in the snow, then swiftly jumped towards the right wall, leaping over five meters high. He grabbed the eaves with his right hand and swung towards the corner of the shelter, landing on the snow below. The combined weight of the two made them sink into the snow, but not a flake touched Xie Huanhuan.Disabling the simple traps in the snow was easy for them, but they decided to infiltrate silently to avoid alerting anyone. Xie Huanhuan climbed down from Liu Ziyang's shoulders and observed the black villa in front of her. A sense of heaviness and solidity permeated her heart. "No wonder it's the residence of a former tycoon. It might look flashy, but its defense is like a fortress!" she remarked with a smile. "Unfortunately for him, there's no fortress I can't breach."Liu Ziyang voiced his concern, "Are you sure you don't want to negotiate with him? Your abilities aren't combat-oriented. Infiltrating might be dangerous."Xie Huanhuan frowned and retorted coldly, "Liu Ziyang, don't forget, even without superpowers, I'm still a member of the special forces!"Liu Ziyang dared not argue further. "I'll wait outside. If anything happens, shoot, and I'll find a way to get in."Xie Huanhuan smiled nonchalantly, "Don't worry. Zhang Yi can't imagine someone using this method to invade."With that, she moved towards the corner of the wall. The thick wall, made of special alloy and capable of withstanding artillery fire, suddenly became like air. Or rather, it was as if Xie Huanhuan herself had turned into air, walking through it effortlessly.In the next moment, she found herself inside Zhang Yi's shelter, specifically in the living room. Xie Huanhuan wasn't familiar with the interior layout, but it was already late, and she had confirmed the lights were off before entering.The warmth inside the shelter immediately enveloped her, and she was astonished: it was even warmer here than at the West Mountain base! The luxurious interior decor and furniture further fueled her envy and resentment. Although such things were worthless in the apocalypse and could be found everywhere outside, bringing them back to the West Mountain base was almost impossible. The underground base was cramped, and even a special forces member like her only had a small room of about ten square meters."I'm now sure that he has a massive amount of supplies. Whether it's food or energy, he's not lacking. Otherwise, he couldn't live so comfortably!" Xie Huanhuan mused with a smile.As she planned to explore further, she suddenly heard a cat's meow. Alarmed, she realized she still didn't fully understand the situation here and dared not take more risks. The importance of this shelter was far greater than the West Mountain base had anticipated.However, Xie Huanhuan didn't want to leave without making a statement. She decided to leave something behind to shock Zhang Yi and perhaps pave the way for a bloodless victory later on. She drew a military knife from her thigh and placed it on the living room table. After doing this, she retreated into the shadows of the room and vanished as mysteriously as she had come. Exiting through the wall, Liu Ziyang was still outside, ready to assist. Seeing her return so quickly, he asked urgently, "Did you find anything?"Xie Huanhuan's eyes gleamed with excitement. "A lot! Let's go back first. I'll tell you everything on the way!"Liu Ziyang was surprised. "Going back? Is the opponent that strong?"Xie Huanhuan responded swiftly, "Although I'm not sure, based on the current situation, that man Zhang Yi is definitely not simple. I'm not good at combat, so there's no need to take risks here. Reporting the intel to the higher-ups and sending a larger force is the safest approach."Xie Huanhuan's ability was perfect for external reconnaissance. She could blend seamlessly into the environment, unaffected by the harsh cold, and penetrate any fortress. However, her power wasn't suited for direct combat, which was why Liu Ziyang accompanied her.Following orders, Liu Ziyang hoisted Xie Huanhuan onto his shoulders and quickly left Yunque Manor. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi, who was sleeping, was also awakened.