Ice Apocalypse (Season 1)

Chapter 182: Sniper

Following Land Rover's instructions, Zhang Yi packed the necessary supplies into a canvas bag. He then equipped himself and headed towards Land Rover's residence, carrying the bag.
Zhang Yi was extremely cautious, holding an explosive-proof shield in his hand to guard against any potential gunfire from Land Rover. Step by step, he approached the door of Villa 302, placing the canvas bag on the doorstep.After completing these tasks, he walked away from the villa, distancing himself and hiding behind a pine tree. The branches were covered with snow, providing excellent cover for his line of sight.In his hands, a sniper rifle with a white cloth strap appeared, different from the previous police sniper rifle. This one was a military-grade model with enhanced environmental adaptability, ensuring optimal performance in extreme conditions.Kneeling down with bent knees and using a tree branch as a support, Zhang Yi aimed at the canvas bag near the door. At a distance of 500 meters, the moment Land Rover appeared, he could eliminate him with a precise shot.After all preparations were made, Zhang Yi took out his phone and sent a message to Land Rover: "The items are at your doorstep."There was no immediate response from the other side.Zhang Yi frowned slightly, holding the rifle and silently waiting for Land Rover's appearance in the shadows.However, as time passed, there was no movement at the door of their house."Hmm?"Zhang Yi felt something was amiss. Could it be that the old man didn't receive his message?Instinctively, he reached for his phone to call Land Rover. However, the moment his hand touched the phone, he stopped his movement."No!""If I call him or send a message again, it means I know he hasn't taken the items inside.""If he deliberately did this, he would suspect that I am nearby."Taking a slow breath, Zhang Yi kept his gaze fixed through the scope."Wait a little longer! He would risk his life to contact me for the supplies, he can't possibly stay inside!""Unless he's already dead."Zhang Yi remained in a kneeling position, his eyes never leaving the canvas bag through the scope.Fortunately, he wore the best cold-resistant clothing. Otherwise, in about ten minutes, his right leg would be frozen.Time ticked away.After about fifteen minutes, the door of Villa 302 slowly opened. The barrel of a double-barreled shotgun emerged cautiously, scanning the surroundings.After confirming there was no danger nearby, a short, elderly man stepped out of the house.Land Rover's face was well-known to those who had seen it on the internet, making it easy for Zhang Yi to confirm his identity. Land Rover looked down at the canvas bag on the ground, lowering his head to pick it up."Boom!"In an instant, a deafening roar echoed in the neighborhood! Land Rover's head was pierced by a large hole, his entire body falling backward and slamming against the door before landing heavily on the ground.Seeing the success, Zhang Yi quickly stowed away the sniper rifle and retrieved an assault rifle, charging towards Villa 302!Arriving at Land Rover's side, Zhang Yi aimed at his forehead and fired another shot before decisively entering the room.Although Land Rover's villa wasn't as massive as Wang Siming's shelter, it was still sizable. Zhang Yi's target was Land Rover's computer that could send timed messages.He left no corner of the room untouched, destroying any electronic devices he found. Once again, he found Land Rover's room and saw a large computer tower on the workstation along with three monitors.Lifting the butt of his rifle, Zhang Yi was about to smash it down but hesitated.Land Rover's computer was undoubtedly valuable, and it might contain precious information."Transmit the information into my dimensional space, and it won't be accessible externally!"Zhang Yi was a frugal person who never wasted anything. Thus, he stowed the entire computer into his dimensional space.After completing these tasks, Zhang Yi let out a long breath."Now, it depends on fate!"Although all physical devices were destroyed, there was still a possibility that the opponent could operate through cloud-based devices.Zhang Yi was not well-versed in high-end computer technology and wasn't sure if Land Rover could still utilize such methods. However, considering he was a leading figure in the domestic computer field, the possibility was high."Now, go back and spread smoke on the internet. Even if information about me leaks, I'll confuse them, making it impossible for them to suspect me."Zhang Yi left Land Rover's home.Land Rover's body lay at the doorstep, and the blood on his head had frozen into bloody ice crystals.Zhang Yi searched his body and found a Patek Philippe watch, worth at least several million. He also found a high-quality jade Guanyin, which he hung around his neck, allowing the patina to show.Additionally, he found a cellphone in his pocket.Zhang Yi stowed the Patek Philippe watch and cellphone into his dimensional space.As for the jade Guanyin, which already displayed patina, he left it as a burial item for Land Rover.In the apocalypse, these luxury items were less valuable than a loaf of bread.After completing these tasks, Zhang Yi immediately returned to the shelter and spread smoke on the internet.When everything was settled, the night had deepened.Zhang Yi twisted his neck, stretched lazily, and walked out of the control room.Zhou Ke'er walked over, expressing concern, "Zhang Yi, what have you been busy with inside for half a day? You must be hungry. I've made bullwhip stewed kidneys and a pot of chicken soup. It's all heated up on the stove; come and have some!"Zhang Yi smiled, "Sure, I am a bit hungry."Having two women who knew him well was a blessing.Zhang Yi was determined to protect this happy life at any cost.Yang Mi was also in the living room; both women knew that Zhang Yi was doing something crucial. Therefore, they waited for him to finish.Sitting at the table, Zhang Yi was handed utensils by one woman while the other poured soup for him.While sipping the soup, Zhang Yi asked, "Did you receive any messages on your phones?"Both Zhou Ke'er and Yang Mi nodded, saying they received messages about the theft case at Walmart's warehouse."Chaotic messages, got several. No idea what they mean!"Zhou Ke'er looked at the information on her phone, puzzled.Yang Mi also said, "It feels like they are trying to cover something up."Taking a sip of the black fish egg soup, Zhang Yi remarked, "It's meant to be confusing. Those are the smokescreens I released."From now until the same time tomorrow, hundreds of messages would continue to flood the entire Tianhai City's social forums and everyone's phones.Since he couldn't completely stop Land Rover from spreading the message, he chose to use a massive amount of irrelevant information to cover the truth.