Crossing the wilderness to survive, starting with a broken kitchen knife.

Seeing that everyone had relaxed, Zhang Shi gave them some instructions. Although Wang Wu's team was a partner, they did not know each other's details, so Zhang Shi was still a little wary.

"Everyone, please note that you may only walk around the post station and not enter the dense forest. If you are caught by patrolling soldiers, you may be executed on the spot. As for the various entertainment facilities within the post station, you can ask Xiaomei for advice. Various board games, chess and card games, and karaoke are all available."

Zhang Shi pointed at Maotai again.

"This bar is run by Youmaotai. We can currently serve liquor, beer, and fruit wine. If you have any needs, just tell him and he will do his best to satisfy you."

"Okay, thank you, Mr. Zhang Shi."

Zhang Shi nodded and left the bar. Zhao Feng saw him come out and hurriedly followed him and whispered to him.

"Zhang Dazhuang has led two teams of soldiers and has completely surrounded the post station. Not even a mosquito can get through. Don't worry."

Zhang Shi patted him on the shoulder and then left.

Many support soldiers were preparing food in the kitchen of the post station. Today's special theme was still barbecue. Zhang Shi had prepared a large amount of meat for this purpose. Although only a few of them were of high quality, the island had a full range of seasonings and there were dedicated people to cook them, so the taste was very good and the price was naturally not low.

Many of the customers had been hungry all day, so upon arriving, they placed their orders through Xiaomei for a barbecue group meal. Wang Wu couldn't just drink, so he had to provide meat and dried fruits as well. This was enough food for dozens of people, and the kitchen staff worked tirelessly for a while, finally finishing up the ingredients by dusk.

Wu Qing personally lit a bonfire on the beach and set up a grill next to the fire, on which were skewers of meat sprinkled with seasonings. A group of customers were either lying on beach chairs admiring the sunset or dancing around the bonfire, and the atmosphere was very lively.

"Being on this island, I felt like I was back in the real world. I really want to stay here forever."

"This place is simply a paradise, there is no danger, and there are plenty of supplies. Boss, are you still in need of a little brother? I will follow you from now on."

The person who spoke was one of Wang Wu's men. Wang Wu hit him and scolded him with a smile.

"You kid, you wouldn't do that behind someone's back. How could you change jobs in front of the boss?"

On the beach, there was a burst of laughter. The survivors ate meat and drank wine around the campfire. Even Wang Wu felt dazed, as if he had returned to the peaceful and harmonious real world.

After eating and drinking, some people returned to their rooms to rest, while others headed to the entertainment room to spend money. Taking advantage of the situation, Hou Kun tiptoed into the dense forest behind the post station. While surveying the terrain, he opened the private chat interface to video chat with someone.

"Boss, I've already lurked on Zhang Shi's island. I've sent you the coordinates of the island, but he only allows us to operate on the periphery. The location of his shelter is still unknown."

On the other side of the video, Brother Long listened to Hou Kun's report with a serious face, and gave him instructions after a moment.

"Monkey, find a way to get the coordinates of his sanctuary. When the time is right, we'll march our army and seize control of the island. I'll then give you credit for the first achievement and ensure you enjoy a life of luxury."

In the dense forest, Hou Kun, sheltered by the faint moonlight and shadows of the trees, cautiously responded to Long Ge's instructions: "Boss, don't worry, I'll find a way. But Zhang Shi is quite cunning and has been wary of us. I have to find a chance to get inside."

"Well, be careful and don't reveal your identity. Remember, our goal is the entire island, don't lose the big picture for the sake of small gains."

Brother Long nodded in the video, greed and ambition flashing in his eyes.

Hou Kun hung up the call, thinking to himself. He knew the importance of this mission, and he knew Zhang Shi was no pushover. But the thought of the potential rewards and status if he succeeded filled him with motivation.

He quietly retreated to the vicinity of the post station, found a secluded corner to hide, and began to observe the layout of the post station and the flow of personnel. He found that the exterior of the post station was heavily guarded, but the number of patrolling soldiers would decrease at night, and it seemed that the security in the dense forest was not as strict as the outer perimeter.

Hou Kun had a plan in mind. He decided to wait until late at night, using the cover of darkness to quietly sneak into the interior of the island and look for an opportunity to obtain the coordinates of Zhang Shi's shelter. He waited patiently until the night was deep and all was quiet. Then he quietly got up and headed back into the dense forest.

Unbeknownst to him, Zhang Shi had already observed his every move. Zhang Shi zoomed in on the panoramic map, revealing Hou Kun's furtive figure, unseen. He sneered inwardly, having never imagined someone would give up so quickly.

"Shi Tou, do you want to catch him now?"

Zhao Feng's voice was filled with anger. He didn't expect that Wang Wu's men would be the first to betray them.

"Don't panic. Send someone to secretly watch him and see what he wants to do." Zhang Shi ordered in a deep voice.

Zhao Feng immediately arranged for someone to secretly monitor Hou Kun's every move. However, Hou Kun remained completely unaware and continued to sneak deeper into the island.

Just as he was about to approach the mining area, several soldiers suddenly emerged from the darkness and surrounded him. Hou Kun was horrified and wanted to resist, but found it was too late.

"Who are you? What are you doing here?" A deep voice sounded in his ears. It was one of the soldiers responsible for guarding the safety of the mining area.

Hou Kun secretly groaned inwardly, knowing that his actions had been exposed. He forced himself to remain calm and tried to make up a reasonable excuse to explain his behavior.

"Well, I went out for a walk, but it was too dark at night and I accidentally got lost."

Zhang Shi had already seen all of this through the surveillance footage. He hadn't expected Hou Kun to be so unprofessional. Before he could even throw his fishing rod, he bumped into a patrolling soldier.

Zhang Shi smiled coldly and ordered his men, "Bring him here. I have something to ask him."

Not long after, Hou Kun was brought before Zhang Shi. He looked at Zhang Shi's cold eyes and felt a chill in his heart. He knew that this time, he was probably in great danger.

"Tell me, who ordered you to do this? What is your purpose in coming here?" Zhang Shi's voice was cold and majestic.

Hou Kun knew he could no longer hide his identity and purpose, so he confessed that he was Long Ge's subordinate and came to investigate the coordinates of Zhang Shi's shelter.

Zhang Shi's eyes flashed with anger when he heard this. He hadn't expected Brother Long to be so arrogant as to send someone to investigate his territory. He hadn't even bothered to settle the score with him yet, yet he had already taken the initiative to deliver it to his door.

Zhang Shi looked at Hou Kun coldly, already having a plan in mind.

"Hmph, Brother Long? Who does he think he is? How dare he act wildly on my territory?" Zhang Shi snorted coldly, then ordered his men, "Take him away and treat him well. Let him know that this is not a place where he can act wildly."

Hou Kun's face changed drastically when he heard this. He knew he was in great danger this time. However, things had come to this point, and he could only helplessly accept his fate.