Thinking of the message she sent before the network went down, my heart inexplicably skipped a beat.

This woman must have come prepared.

I couldn't care less about the plastic covering and immediately ran into the house.

The surveillance footage on the computer showed that a group of people had indeed appeared at the village entrance, numbering around twenty. These people were armed and continuously clearing the zombies wandering in the village.

In groups of three, they cooperated seamlessly, and the lone zombies in front of them were slaughtered without mercy.

The only woman in the crowd was my ex-wife, constantly pointing in the direction of my house.

"Power on the iron plate and take out the bows and arrows."

Wang Qiang nodded and immediately opened the power gate.

I switched between the surveillance screens, and a chill ran through my heart.

No matter who you are, if you dare to threaten my family, I will make sure you don't leave with your life.

I walked out of the house and took a bundle of carbon arrows from Wang Qiang as I ascended the high platform.

By this time, those people had already reached the street corner, their momentum fierce:

"Hey! I really didn't expect to find such a fortress in this dilapidated village."

"This place is really nice! Feige, let's occupy it."

"Yeah! This girl said they can still have hot pot, so there must be plenty of food reserves inside. Let's settle here and save ourselves from running around."

The group of people approached, and I could clearly hear their conversation.

In the post-apocalyptic world, there are no rules to restrain people, and desire dominates human nature. These people have already become corrupted.

Someone noticed me on the lookout tower.

The leader, a man wearing sunglasses, waved his hand to the crowd, and my ex-wife was pushed out amid a chorus of lewd laughter.

I could see it clearly.

Her once plump figure had become thin and bony, her black hair turned into straw, her eyes lifeless and scattered, and her hands instinctively protected her body.

The man in sunglasses rubbed her chin:

"Brother! I heard she's your wife. We went through a lot of trouble to bring her to you. As a token of gratitude, shouldn't you invite us in for a meal?"

A burst of laughter erupted from the crowd, mixed with playful whistles.

"I have no relationship with her. This is my private residence. Please leave."

I glanced at the crowd, lifted my compound bow, and shot an arrow at the man in sunglasses.

The arrow sank deep into his abdomen, and the arrow shaft swayed.

Upon hearing the sound, my ex-wife turned her head in confusion. When she saw me, a gleam of hatred flashed in her eyes:

"Li Yi! I'm going to kill you, I'm going to kill you."

A hoarse voice came from her throat as she opened her five fingers and made a move forward, but she was firmly held back by the man with sunglasses.

"Brother! Isn't this unethical of you? We've escorted your wife for so many days. Even if we don't get credit, we've still put in a lot of effort. Now that you're living a good life, you suddenly turn your back on us?"

"How about this! Treat us, brothers, to a hearty meal, and we'll release her and leave. How about that?"

The crowd began to move forward slowly.

I couldn't be bothered with their deceptive words. I raised my compound bow and shot an arrow at the person who was about to move forward.

The arrow pierced his abdomen, and he fell to the ground, wailing.

This group of people no longer concealed their intentions and madly rushed toward the iron plate.

I immediately shot two more arrows, but only one person was shot down.

By now, the crowd had climbed up to a height of over two meters on the iron plate, trying to climb over and enter.

I smirked and stepped on the button in front of me.

The iron plate instantly electrified, and the people clinging to it were immediately paralyzed, their bodies convulsing.

My father, Uncle Wang, and Wang Qiang also arrived at the high ground, holding compound bows and looking coldly at the approaching crowd.

The arrowheads of the four crossbows glittered the air, and the sound of arrows being released echoed through the village. One by one, the invaders fell to the ground, their bodies pierced by the deadly projectiles.

The remaining members of the group, seeing their companions being taken down, hesitated for a moment. But their desire for the resources inside the fortress was too strong to resist. They charged forward, determined to breach the defenses.

My father and Uncle Wang quickly reloaded their crossbows, while Wang Qiang handed me another bundle of arrows. We formed a synchronized rhythm, shooting arrows with precision and accuracy.

The arrows whistled through the air, finding their targets with deadly accuracy. The invaders fell one after another, their bodies littering the ground.

As the last remaining member of the group tried to flee, I took aim and released an arrow. It flew through the air and struck him in the back, causing him to stumble and collapse.

The once bustling street now lay silent, except for the moans of the zombies in the distance. The threat had been eliminated, but the memory of my ex-wife's betrayal and the sight of her distorted face lingered in my mind.

I approached her lifeless body, feeling a mix of emotions. She had chosen her path, and in the end, it had led to her demise. I couldn't help but wonder what had happened to her during the chaotic days after the apocalypse.

But there was no time for sentimentality. We had to reinforce the defenses and prepare for any future threats. The world outside was still filled with danger, and we needed to stay vigilant.

With the immediate danger gone, we began the arduous task of disposing of the bodies and fortifying our stronghold. The iron plate was reinforced, and additional traps were set up to deter any potential invaders.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. The village became a beacon of safety and hope amidst the chaos. Survivors from nearby settlements sought refuge within our walls, and together, we formed a community, supporting and protecting each other.

Life in the post-apocalyptic world was harsh, but we persevered. We grew crops, raised livestock, and established a system of governance. We reclaimed a semblance of normalcy, even in the face of constant threats.

As for my ex-wife, her memory slowly faded into the background. I focused on building a better future for our community and ensuring the safety of those I cared about. The past was just that—a chapter that had closed, and I had moved on.

However, I couldn't shake the feeling that the incident was a reminder of the dark side of humanity and the lengths people would go to survive. It served as a constant reminder that we had to remain vigilant and protect what we had built.

The post-apocalyptic world was unforgiving, but through unity and resilience, we had found a way to carve out a new existence. And as long as we stood together, we would continue to defy the odds and thrive amidst the chaos.