Disaster Apocalypse: Farming, Family, and My Hidden Secret Space
Chapter 304. Ambush

Chapter 304: 304. Ambush

The group from Hua Village waited, while along the necessary path out of town, another group was waiting for them, preparing for the arrival of these fat sheep.

They sat for a whole afternoon, casually ate some vegetable buns, and everyone took turns to sleep for a while, except for those on watch, until dusk deepened, and everyone was refreshed.

Then... finally came the village chief’s voice they’d been anticipating, and they each shouldered a large basket, following Hua Jing, who led the way as they quickly navigated through the town’s small paths.

After this journey, everyone became increasingly convinced of Hua Jing’s guiding skills. Though they took a slight detour, they didn’t encounter a single soul and avoided much unnecessary trouble. Everyone walked swiftly.

Unknowingly, they left the town, disappearing into the night.

However, everyone became even more alert; it was already unsafe to carry so many things during the day, and it was even less safe at night. As they moved, everyone tensed up, paying close attention to everything around them and quickening their pace.

Occasionally, they could vaguely see a few shadows on the road, but upon spotting them, they always deliberately avoided them.

In this way, they smoothly traversed nearly half the journey. Though everyone’s mood started to ease up a bit, their pace hardly slowed.

"Bai Niu, did you see clearly? Were those people passing through this route?" a sturdy man with a dark face full of whiskers squinted dangerously at a timid man standing before him.

"Boss... boss, no mistake, it’s definitely this route, Gang Zi was there too."

Under the boss’s chilling gaze, Gang Zi quickly nodded, fearing if he hesitated, the boss would vent his anger on him as well.

"Where are they?" Having waited for several hours, the bearded man was already getting irritable. They’d been keeping their stomachs empty just to avoid missing those fat sheep.

The hungrier he got, the worse his mood became. The more he thought about it, the angrier he got, and he kicked the man, thinking if it weren’t for him, he and his brothers wouldn’t have traveled so far to rob people and be so tired and hungry now.

The kick sent the man tumbling to the ground, painfully curling up his body, but considering the boss’s brutality, he forcibly swallowed down his cry of pain and hurriedly pleaded for mercy.

"Boss, it’s my fault, please calm down, and wait a bit longer... maybe they’ll come after a while, perhaps they’ve been delayed by something, yes, that’s definitely it, they must be held up because of grain seeds."

The man called Bai Niu, driven by survival instinct, remembered the grain seeds, and the more he spoke, the more convinced he became, his tone even becoming somewhat excited.

"Boss, it might really be possible," a nearby person who seemed to have a good relationship with the boss whispered.

"Since we’re already here, why don’t we wait a bit longer..."

The bearded boss glared at the speaker, just about to threaten him when a little brother on watch came running back in a hurry, his face clearly showing excitement.

"They’re here, boss, the people really came, more than thirty of them."

"Are there more than thirty people, with each carrying baskets?" Bai Niu was delighted, excitedly speaking before the boss did, only to feel chills in the scorching heat—his body curled into the shadows, shivering without daring to utter another word under the increasingly stern gaze of the boss.

The atmosphere cooled briefly, with the watchman not daring to speak until he received a nod from the boss before he spoke.

"It’s too dark to see clearly, but each one does seem to be carrying something, and they all look quite strong."

Walking so fast, they ought to be strong, thought the watchman.

"Really?" Hearing this, the bearded boss’s eyes brightened, his spirits rose, his leaning body suddenly stood upright, and his eyes dangerously narrowed.

"How much farther?"

"Boss, if I run fast, it should take less than half a cup of tea’s time."

"Good..." The bearded boss finally felt pleased, glad that the trip wouldn’t be wasted, as he intended to take both the goods and the people.

Those who could judge the situation would be spared; those who couldn’t would be rounded up like fat sheep.

"Everyone get ready," the bearded man’s sinister voice sounded in the night.

Neither loud nor soft, just enough for everyone to hear, soon individuals holding crude weapons rose from the ground, eyes shimmering with excitement.

Thinking about enjoying a good meal upon returning with success, their eyes shone brightly.

Among them, the beaten Bai Niu clutched his belly, his eyes especially bright, eager for the reward the boss had promised after the successful attack, making the earlier beating seem insignificant.

"Set up a roadblock."

With the bearded boss’s orders, large stones were moved to the center of the road with nimble movements, suggesting they’d often done such things, quickly blocking the way—crossing easily was impossible.

Then they waited for their target to appear.

"Boss, let me massage your leg; kicking that little brother must’ve tired you." Bai Niu, amid stomach pain, cringed forward in a sycophantic manner, making those beside him roll their eyes.

"Mmm, good, you’ll be rewarded when it’s done." The bearded boss glanced sideways at Bai Niu, his mood slightly improved.

"Thank you, boss, thank you," Bai Niu joyfully massaged harder, with an uncontrollable smile on his face.

"Boss... they’re just ahead," another person exclaimed as they ran over.

"Everyone get ready," the bearded boss’s eyes widened, entering a state of excitement.

On the other side, the swiftly moving team suddenly halted. While everyone was puzzled, looking at each other in confusion, they heard the village chief’s voice warning them to be cautious, and immediately everyone tensed up.

The village chief wouldn’t sound the alarm for no reason; he must have discovered something.

Several strong men, including Hua Qiang and Hua Rong, immediately surrounded the village chief and two children.

"Village chief, what’s the situation?" Hua Qiang cautiously observed their surroundings.

Except for an occasional hot breeze passing by and the weak sound of wind rustling leaves, it was only darkness in every direction; they hadn’t found anything.

Nonetheless, no one doubted the village chief’s discovery.

"There’s an ambush not far ahead," the village chief said, revealing his granddaughter’s revelation.

Truthfully, the village chief felt a bit frustrated; they’d been so careful, yet still drew attention.

But what dominated his mind was anger; if they were targeted, it meant others would be too; this group must have committed numerous heinous deeds here.

The village chief’s words were like water splashed into hot oil, almost causing everyone to jump up, drawing the weapons hidden in their baskets before departure.

These were shining knives reflecting cold light in the night air.

Don’t misunderstand; it’s not fear causing them to jump; if Hua Jing saw correctly, there was even a bit of excitement among the people.

"Village chief, is it true?" A wide white grin appeared before Hua Jing.

As Hua Rong spoke, everyone’s eyes focused on the village chief.