Chapter 404 Xiacheng District
After the car drove along the tunnel, the surrounding scenery became the same. Chen Chuan and Lao Zhan talked incessantly, and recalled what they knew about the situation in Xiacheng District.
It is said that when the central city was built, the construction plans for the upper city and lower city were started at the same time, but for unknown reasons, the construction of the lower city was not completed as planned and was eventually abandoned.
And with the withdrawal of the last management and maintenance team thirty years ago, it has now become a gathering place for homeless people and gang members.
Xiacheng District has a vast area divided into blocks and a complex network of tunnels and roads. These roads extend in all directions, connecting various areas and even the Upper City District. There is no way to accurately count the population here, but it is probably not less than that in the Upper City District.
Because it was abandoned by the Central City management system, various experimental implants, illegal drugs, and dangerous goods flow there every day. It can be said to be a free testing ground for various companies.
It is also the place with the largest number of esoteric cults and rebels. A large number of illegal esoteric cults and cultists are gathered here. There are even some independent resistance organizations hiding there. At the same time, a large number of gang members are also engaged in various illegal businesses here.
For example, the various esoteric materials that Lao Qi bought before were leaked from there.
Many wanted fighters in Shangcheng District would sometimes hide here. Previously, someone in the bureau wanted to send their invested students to hunt down the criminals in Xiacheng District, but Ni Qianqian scolded them back.
When Wei Wusheng fled in the early stage, he was also suspected of entering Xiacheng District, so the impression given by people here is always associated with words such as chaos, disorder, depravity and madness.
At this time, the vehicle jolted, as if it had hit some rocks. Chen Chuan's thoughts were interrupted. He saw the vehicle turn into another tunnel extending downward.
After traveling for about ten minutes, the space gradually opened up, and the top wall was also raised all the way. It was visually estimated that it reached a height of about twenty or thirty meters between the upper and lower levels before it stopped.
At this moment, every time you pass a certain distance, you can see a huge cylindrical glass cover leaning against the wall. There are dark green plants that are wrapped in fluorescent light, including some on the ceiling, hanging there like beams.
, which provides a very substantial light to this underground space.
It's just that in some places, the glass has long been broken, including the piers that serve as the base of the pillars. They have been smashed to the road together with some metal supports. Plants have grown out from there, all the way to the road, occupying the original spots.
space, which results in fragmented and flickering fluorescence everywhere.
The glass covers on the ceiling were actually more damaged, but they seemed to have formed their own structure through long-term clinging, with many vines hanging down like rain curtains.
Therefore, the car often needs to go around the barely remaining gaps. He saw that there was a section of the road that was driven directly over a "bridge" that was a combination of collapsed broken columns and plants.
He looked at it with his world pin. These plants were sun vines, products of the Titan Plant Company from the Linax Federation. In addition to these, they also cooperated with the government of Dashun to cultivate a large number of economic and edible crops underground.
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But it seems that this company later had a conflict with the Dashun government, and was eventually expelled. The plants and facilities it participated in were no longer controlled and maintained, and they became the dilapidated state they are now.
However, these plants continued to grow here and adapted to the environment, providing cheap light sources for the main area of Xiacheng District.
Chen Chuan looked at this plan and felt that the Dashun government originally wanted to build another defense circle underground, but he didn't know why it gave up later.
Lao Zhan saw him looking at those plants and smiled. These things are everywhere in Xiacheng District. They may feel fresh when you first come here, but you will get tired of them after waiting for a long time.
The car drove along the road and turned a fork in the road from time to time. There were underground tunnels extending in all directions. It would be difficult to tell the way without someone taking them down.
But as he went deeper, he saw signs of blurring on the second self. It was lighter when passing by some places, while it became more severe in other places.
But Lao Zhan didn't know whether it was because of his experience or because he knew something, but he would always avoid places where the invasion was serious.
"Right."
At this time, Lao Zhan groped under the seat and threw an old token to him, "Brother Chen, use this when you get inside. Brother, your one is too conspicuous, and when you get to Xiacheng District, you can't receive news from Shangcheng District."
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Chen Chuan had no intention of being independent. Although he personally had no fear of it, he was not from here, so he tried not to cause trouble to Lao Zhan and the others. He immediately took over and changed it.
Seeing that he acted decisively and neatly, Lao Zhan nodded secretly.
At this time, the sound of cars suddenly came from the entrance of another tunnel, and it seemed to be a convoy. His expression changed slightly, and he immediately changed direction and avoided a corner where the light was hard to find with intertwined rattans. He quickly took out a spray gun and pointed it at
After spraying the area a few times, I saw dense insects and small animals crawling away from the surrounding area.
After waiting for a while, one car after another roared past on the road ahead.
Chen Chuan took a look and saw that several of them had hair made to look like moss. They were painted in colorful colors and were very easy to identify. He said: "The Moss Gang..."
After waiting for about ten seconds, the convoy finally passed.
Lao Zhan started the car and got back on the road. He explained: "It's the people from Poison Ant Express. The business behind this is the Moss Gang. They have recently set their sights on this area and want to eat it up. They have been talking to Lutong frequently these days."
There was a conflict among the logistics people.”
Chen Chuan thought for a moment. Behind every gang, there is more or less support from a company. Behind the Moss Gang is probably the "Luyuan Ecological Company".
This is a joint venture company. It usually doesn't show off its reputation, but it is actually very strong. It doesn't seem to have a good reputation in China, but its business abroad is very large.
The processing bureau has also maintained a long-term focus on this company, but on the surface they are relatively calm, so they are not on the top list.
After passing through this tunnel, the car entered an open area that looked like a market. Most of them were houses and sheds built with concrete blocks and simple materials. The layout was messy, the roads were complicated, and there was a lot of people.
On one of the widest roads, there are countless signs and billboards on both sides. There are also light screens on them. If you pass through, you can see that there are various light sources in the sky flashing back and forth like searchlights, shaking from time to time.
Too shoddy advertising, loud noises and blasting music.
Here he also saw a gas station and a hotel, and a little closer there was a second-hand car market with hundreds of old vehicles parked densely in the open space.
There were several metal watchtowers on the four sides of the market, with patrols carrying guns walking back and forth on them, but when they saw Lao Zhan's car, they just glanced casually.
After driving quickly out of this gathering area, the vehicle turned into another tunnel and passed a small settlement on the way. More than half an hour later, when it came out of a tunnel entrance, Lao Zhan said: "We're here, there's this ahead.
Mr. Yu and Brother Lu are currently at the location of Lutong Logistics, so you can rest assured when you get here."
As he spoke, he honked the horn a few times, and the other side also honked a few times in response. Several gunmen at the intersection immediately raised their guns and pointed them at the sky.
Chen Chuan looked over and saw that extending along the tunnel wall was a long motorcade parked there. There were so many of them that it seemed as if they could not see the end at a glance. He could only see that most of the vehicles were modified.
From time to time, some two-wheeled motor vehicles wearing safety helmets and carrying boxes and thick satchels came from one end, stopped in front of the truck, took over the goods, and then drove out quickly.
Although there are many people, it is not chaotic at all, and vehicles come and go in an orderly manner.
Under the command of a flag, Lao Zhan parked the car in a specially reserved space. When the two people got out of the car, they saw a middle-aged man wearing overalls and a full beard approaching them.
He said with a smile on his face: "Lao Zhan, today is not the day to purchase goods, why do you have time to come here?" Then he looked at Chen Chuan, "This little brother is...?"
Lao Zhan said: "This Brother Chen is Mr. Yu's student and Brother Lu's senior brother. He came here specifically to see Brother Lu and Mr. Yu this time."
"Oh, he is Mr. Yu's student." The bearded man immediately became enthusiastic, and he called over a boy of fourteen or fifteen years old, "Xiao Dan, take this little brother Chen to brother Lu."
"Okay."
Chen Chuan nodded to him, said hello to Lao Zhan, and left with the young man.
At this time, a very energetic young man with white hair rode a two-wheeled motorbike to the side. He put one foot on the ground, looked at the direction Chen Chuan left, and said, "Uncle Zhan, what about that?"
Are you Mr. Yu's student? Hey, he looks quite handsome, he can even keep up with me."
The bearded man said: "Lao Zhan, tell me the truth, what's the origin?"
Lao Zhan said: "He is really Mr. Yu's student. Brother Lu gave me the address, otherwise I wouldn't have brought him here."
The bearded man said slightly seriously: "It doesn't look easy."
"A fighter? I think he is at least a fighter of Mr. Yu's level."
The white-haired young man's eyes lit up, "Isn't that similar to Sister Nan?"
Lao Zhan pondered and said: "I think it's a little more powerful."
The young man curled his lips and said, "That's not possible. Not to mention old guys like Lao Bian, I haven't seen many people in the same age group who can match Sister Nan's abilities. Although this guy is as handsome as me, he is older than me."
I'm still young, how can I compare to Sister Nan?"
Lao Zhan did not argue with him, but said to the bearded man: "Actually, the more powerful he is, the better. I guess that Brother Lu came to him just to solve our troubles."
At this time, Chen Chuan was led by the young man to a renovated RV. There was a circle of thin gears about the size of a palm on the side of the vehicle. From a distance, it looked like a ring of fire. This was a mark made by Feng Hai.
Fenghai Company is best at manufacturing such large and medium-sized vehicles, but these vehicles seem to be old models.
After thanking the young man named Xiao Dan, he went up and knocked on the door.
"Who is it?" A familiar voice came from the microphone above.
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Brother Lu, it's me."
Suddenly, there were rapid footsteps that shook the car wall, and then the door was opened to the side, and Lu Ke's figure was revealed. He said with great surprise: "Brother Chen!"
Chen Chuan raised his hand, and Lu Ke jumped out of the car, slapped it on him, and then held it tightly. He said excitedly: "Brother Chen, we have met again."
Chen Chuan said with emotion: "Yeah, it's been more than a year." He noticed that Lu Ke had a few scars on his face, which still looked new, and couldn't help but: "You are...
"Hey, it's nothing. Let's start fighting with someone. Stop standing and come to the car to talk." Lu Ke waved his hand and then warmly greeted him to the car.
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Chapter completed!