Everyone now understood that by killing the monsters, one could obtain special strange powers. Therefore, Su Yu and the other twelve people with such powers were summoned. In addition, there were more than a dozen people who didn't possess such powers but were all physically strong. Among them were physical education teachers, school security guards, and members of the school team. They all volunteered to participate. Altogether, there were about thirty people.
However, among them, the only females were Ning Yan and another girl from the Foreign Languages Department who had killed two green-skinned monsters.
Su Yu secretly asked Qin Jiagui. This guy knew a bit about the girl's background. It was said that the girl's name was Ma Ziye and she was somewhat famous in the Foreign Languages Department. Since her family ran a martial arts gym, presumably influenced by her family, she should have some foundation in martial arts.
After President Zheng finished speaking, cafeteria staff served a sumptuous meal to the more than thirty of them.
As the saying goes, "Even the emperor doesn't send hungry soldiers into battle." This time, they were going deep into the forest to explore the way and find a way to survive and sources of food. It could be said that they were risking their lives. Before they set off, the school authorities prepared a hearty breakfast for them.
Meng Bo walked up to Su Yu and said in a low voice, "How are your injuries? I originally reported to President Zheng that you were seriously injured and didn't include you in this group. But when I saw that you could get out of bed just now, I let you come. How are you feeling now?"
Obviously, Su Yu's feat of killing four green-skinned monsters in a row had greatly shocked the school authorities. So, even though they knew Su Yu was seriously injured, they still had high hopes for him.
Su Yu slightly moved his body. Although his right hand was still immobile, the other parts of his body were fine. He nodded and said, "I think I should be okay. I was badly injured yesterday, but I feel much better today. It seems that... the benefits of killing that monster are not only that my strength has increased, but my recovery ability has also become terrifying. In my opinion, in another day, my injuries will be almost completely healed."
Meng Bo let out a sigh of relief and smiled, giving a hum of agreement.
With a "master" like Su Yu who had killed four monsters in the team, Meng Bo's confidence soared.
Before they set off, each person was given a backpack, which contained enough food and fresh water for two or three days, some simple first aid supplies such as gauze, cotton balls, and hemostatic sticks, as well as a flashlight, a lighter, a small knife, and other items. The school authorities' requirement for them was to search for two days. If they found nothing within two days, they must return.
In fact, the food stored in the school was barely enough for two days. If Su Yu and his group didn't find other food sources or rescue teams within two days, the school authorities would have no choice but to give up staying in the school. Instead of waiting to die, they would have to take the risk of leaving here.
Everything depended on the results of Su Yu and his group's search in the forest within these two days.
This was all the plan the school authorities could come up with for now. If they rashly gave up the school that could be temporarily held and entered the forest from the beginning, it was imaginable that many people would die.
"I hope we can find rescuers within two days. It would be even better if we can get out of the forest." Zhang Zhongmou touched the half of his face wrapped in bandages and said.
Just now, Su Yu learned that Zhang Zhongmou had also killed a green-skinned monster and was one of the thirteen people with special strange powers.
Seventeen green-skinned monsters had been killed, leaving behind seventeen wooden sticks. These wooden sticks were extremely sturdy, even more solid than solid iron rods. They were about one meter long. When swung, their power was terrifying, and they could easily break small rocks.
Su Yu was assigned one such wooden stick as a weapon. In addition, several electric batons and other weapons used by the security guards were also distributed among the group. For those who didn't have enough, baseball bats, iron pipes, kitchen knives, and so on were used. At least it ensured that each of the more than thirty people had one or two weapons for self-defense.
However, in terms of power, the wooden sticks used by these green-skinned monsters were the most terrifying. Moreover, due to the urgency of time, the school couldn't find better lethal weapons. Although kitchen knives and the like were sharp, they were too short. If they really encountered green-skinned monsters holding wooden sticks again, they wouldn't be of much use.
Everything was ready. More than thirty people, accompanied by the strange looks of both admiration and fear from a large group of male and female students, headed towards the school gate.
At the moment, the iron gate of the school gate was tightly closed. A group of people stood in the iron gate, armed with various self-defense weapons, ready for action.
Outside the iron gate, there were several green-skinned monsters wandering around, occasionally letting out one or two howls at the people inside the iron gate. However, the iron gate was extremely high. They tried many times but couldn't climb over it or break it, so they gave up. But they kept wandering in front of the iron gate, making people feel an indescribable sense of despair and fear.
President Zheng, several school leaders, a group of teachers, and crowds of students all gathered at the iron gate to see them off. The few green-skinned monsters wandering outside seemed to sense something and immediately let out sharp howls. Waving their wooden sticks in their hands, they once again began to smash the iron gate, making the iron gate shake and emit a "rumbling" sound. Everyone inside showed expressions of both hatred and fear.
Among those seeing them off were Lei Rui, the monitor, and Su Yu. When Su Yu saw Su Yu looking at him with a hesitant expression, he couldn't help but smile and say, "Su Yu, I can see that you seem to care about me. If you have something to say, you'd better hurry up and say it."
Su Yu snorted. She wanted to keep silent but couldn't help saying, "You... be careful yourself. Don't be reckless."
"I know. Don't worry. To be honest, Su Yu, after knowing each other for so long, this is the first time I've realized that you seem to care about me quite a bit."
Su Yu said, "I... I don't... Your mother asked me to keep an eye on you. Otherwise, who would care whether you live or die? Anyway, for the sake of your mother, you come back to me safe and sound."
Then she couldn't help but lower her voice and said, "There are many capable people. You'd better not be reckless and try to take the lead. Actually, you're injured and shouldn't go at all. With so many people, it doesn't make a difference if one less person goes. How about we talk to Teacher Meng..."
Before Su Yu could say more, Su Yu waved his hand to stop her. His face became seriously solemn. Looking at Su Yu, he suddenly said, "Actually, I'm more worried about you. It's not necessarily safe for you to stay here either. We only have two days... If we can't find a safe exit... If we can't find a rescue team..."
Su Yu suddenly stopped speaking because the consequences were chilling.
"Forget it. Anyway, you stay here honestly for a few days. I will definitely come back in a few days. It's a deal, okay, little girl?" After saying that, Su Yu's face returned to a nonchalant expression.
"It's a deal, Su Yu. Remember, I won't allow you to break your promise." Su Yu was very serious, even speaking through gritted teeth.
Su Yu smiled and turned around, waving his left hand behind his head and saying, "Got it, Su Yu. You're so naggy. Be careful that no man will dare to marry you."
Su Yu was so angry that her face turned red again.
"You, be careful." Suddenly, a gentle voice came from the other side.
Su Yu glanced over and saw not far from him that Qin Jiagui was holding hands tightly with a beautiful girl with big eyes and they were standing close together. The girl had a worried look on her face and was whispering to Qin Jiagui.
Su Yu recognized this beautiful girl with big eyes as Qin Jiagui's girlfriend, the belle of Class 1 of the Computer Department in their grade. Su Yu remembered her name was probably Yuan Niping.
Outside the huge iron gate, six green-skinned monsters had gathered. They kept waving their wooden sticks and bombarding the iron gate, making a "rumbling" sound. Fortunately, the iron gate, made of thick iron pillars as thick as an arm, was very strong and not easily damaged by brute force.
Looking at the group of humans gathered behind the iron gate, these green-skinned monsters kept letting out sharp howls, looking very excited.
"Are you ready?" A teacher, very nervous, grabbed the iron handle of the small door beside the huge iron gate. There was a huge iron lock on it, and in the teacher's other hand was the key to this lock. However, this hand was constantly shaking.
Everyone present fell silent. The more than ten people with strange powers squeezed forward. Among them, a student with a crew cut, about 1.8 meters tall, took two steps forward. Although he was about the same age as Su Yu, he had an air of calmness and composure beyond his age. He said, "Teacher, give me the key."
The teacher nodded, handed him the key to unlock the door, and then stepped back.
Once the iron gate was opened, these green-skinned monsters would rush in. They couldn't leave here without killing these green-skinned monsters.
The student with the crew cut took the key. Holding a wooden stick left by the green-skinned monster in his right hand, he stretched out his left hand with the key. Without hesitation, he opened the iron lock with a "click".
Behind him were Qin Jiagui, Zhang Zhongmou, and another student whom Su Yu didn't know. Then came Su Yu, Ning Yan, Ma Ziye, and the others.
The thirteen people squeezed at the front were all those with strange powers, and then came the eighteen ordinary people composed of teachers, security guards, and other students. Altogether, there were exactly thirty-one people, which was the entire team for this mission.
President Zheng, some school leaders, teachers and professors like Meng Bo, as well as Su Yu, Lei Rui, and crowds of male and female students, were all watching with bated breath at the moment.
When the green-skinned monsters attacked for the first time, everyone just fled for their lives. Now, they could barely calm down. Watching a group of people about to fight for their lives against a group of monsters, it was a mixture of various complex emotions such as tension, fear, and excitement.
The "rumbling" sound continued. The green-skinned monsters outside were still constantly knocking on the iron gate. The young man with a crew cut quickly removed the opened iron lock with his left hand, then pulled the door handle and pulled it back.
With a soft "bang" sound, the small door beside the huge iron gate opened.