Chapter 17: Emptying the Armory

Heavy machine guns, sniper rifles, the legendary AK-47, assault rifles, submachine guns, pistols of all kinds, and matching ammunition; non-lethal but stunning LED subduing devices; tear gas, smoke grenades, bulletproof vests—Jiang Yan bought them all in bulk.

The seller joked that this Asian girl had single-handedly emptied out their entire armory, while Jiang Yan laughed and said he’d emptied out all six of her wallets.

And it was true—between the weapons, the middleman fees, and everything else, fifteen of Jiang Yan’s “little targets” were wiped out in one go.

Money flowed out like water, and for the first time, Jiang Yan truly felt the pain of spending.

On top of that, the seller also provided, per her request, a full set of encrypted VR training scenarios for all the weapons.

These scenarios used the world’s most advanced 3D technology and supported holographic projection mode.

So Jiang Yan could immerse herself in these virtual environments at home, practicing shooting, reloading, and even running through various preset combat simulations.

Truthfully, she bought all these weapons just in case.

After all, in the later stages of the apocalypse, when society collapses and resources are desperately scarce—not to mention the risk of mutated plants and animals—having firearms at hand is a lot better than just wielding knives or clubs.

Otherwise, even just handling a pistol—the recoil and reloading alone—would be a challenge for her.

In reality, using these guns isn’t nearly as easy as it looks in the movies.

Besides firearms, she also bought a whole array of melee weapons: fire axes, tactical axes, knives, swords, bows and crossbows, crowbars, hidden blades—every style imaginable.

She stocked up on chainsaws, electric drills, multi-tool kits, hard hats, cut-resistant gloves, pepper spray, stun batons, combat uniforms, self-defense gloves, tactical scarves, tactical goggles, and tactical flashlights.

She didn’t forget outdoor survival watches, signal flares, laser pointers, binoculars, avalanche airbag backpacks, waterproof and cold-resistant clothing, wetsuits, fishing gear, nets, oxygen tanks, compasses, rangefinders, multi-purpose fire starters, flints, and so on.

After buying weapons, Jiang Yan also picked up two mini helicopters, an off-road RV, two regular off-road vehicles with self-driving capabilities, a small yacht, off-road motorcycles, snow and beach ATVs, amphibious boats, speedboats, kayaks, inflatable rafts, jet skis, emergency parachutes—you name it, she bought it, and stashed everything in her space.

The most expensive of the lot was the so-called “Doomsday Fortress” RV, which cost her nearly two million US dollars for just one.

But the vehicle was indeed impressive—super tough, loaded with features, and basically a mobile villa.

After all that shopping, another half a “little target” in dollars was gone.

Fortunately, her overall budget was still under control.

After leaving the US, Jiang Yan headed straight for Australia.

Australia’s livestock industry is world-class, producing top-quality beef, lamb, and dairy products.

Jiang Yan stocked up on all the beef, lamb, and dairy she hadn’t managed to buy back home.

She also bought tons of canned goods—meat, vegetables, fruit, you name it.

Her fourth stop on this global shopping spree was the Netherlands, which hadn’t even been on her original stockpiling plan.

In her mind, the Netherlands was all windmills and tulips—a place for travel and vacations.

But after discovering that the Netherlands had the world’s most advanced solar-powered yacht, she made a special trip.

This yacht was a brand-new release from a well-known company, just out of sea trials. Its automatic hydraulic self-lifting system keeps it stable while docked and can raise it up to three meters, protecting it from storms, floods, and even withstanding winds up to 251 km/h.*

The roof is fitted with 30kW solar panels and a 1000kWh lithium-ion battery pack.*

The design is futuristic, and the four rooms onboard use eco-friendly concepts. When not sailing, the whole thing feels like a cozy, comfortable living platform.

That means, if earthquakes or melting glaciers ever force her to survive at sea, she’ll have another home besides her space and RV.

A home more spacious, comfortable, and cozy than the RV.

A home that can be on land or sea.

Of course, this new “home” came with a hefty price tag—before she even put it into her space, over two million dollars vanished in a flash.

The Netherlands is also the world’s leading producer of photolithography machines, but when Jiang Yan checked the prices, she was instantly silenced.

Not lingering, Jiang Yan headed straight to France, famous for its wine and countless renowned wineries.

She didn’t go to Château Lafite, but instead visited the equally famous Château Cheval Blanc.

She bought a batch of wines of various sweetness levels, and also picked up some collectible vintages.

She’d keep a few bottles for herself, but most were for collection.

After all, once the apocalypse arrives, those special vintage wines will be one of a kind.

Just like the aged Moutai she bought—liquid gold.

France also produces the world’s best skincare products, which was actually Jiang Yan’s main reason for coming.

Serums, lotions, day creams, night creams, masks, sunscreen, tanning, whitening, moisturizing, lifting, firming—she bought every type, every function, with no holding back.

Lip balms, hand creams, body lotions, beauty devices, facial steamers, blackhead removers, cleansing brushes, massagers—she bought them all.

She knew that in the apocalypse, whether it was her clothes or her skin, she couldn’t afford to look too different from everyone else—especially in the early days, when she’d need to keep a low profile and quietly build up her strength.

Still, these products were just too tempting for any woman—better to have them on hand.

Whether she’d use them, or how much, was a problem for another day.

She even bought tanning creams, partly to help disguise her fair complexion in advance.

After this round of shopping, Jiang Yan reviewed her stockpile checklist and realized she’d forgotten olive oil.

France is among the top ten producers, but output is low and prices are high.

Spain is the world’s number one olive oil producer, and since it’s right next to France, Jiang Yan went there directly.

The ham there is also famous, so she bought three hundred premium Iberian hams.

Jiang Yan’s final stop was the land of the oil tycoons.

You know, the country with the cloth on their heads—the richest in the world.

It’s the world’s top oil producer, and number eight for natural gas.

These energy resources are absolutely essential for future post-apocalyptic life. She might have enough food to last several lifetimes, but the “rations” for her yachts, planes, and vehicles were still nowhere near enough.

So she bought five “little targets” worth of gasoline and natural gas, in every grade and type.

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