"Did the storekeeper said anything about the gunfight not far from his shop?" Dan Bao asked one of the 5 elders exchanging the scraps today.
"He did not mention that, but he seems bored and restless today. Perhaps it's because the younger boss is not here to chat with him," the elderly replied.
"Remind my brother to visit his store tomorrow. And has you guys found out what he likes?" Dan Bao continued.
"So far, he's just concerned about earning more Red Meteorite Cores. But I still don't understand... Why would somebody with ample of resources like food, batteries, and serum pay attention to scraps?" one of the elderly answered the question and brought up something suspicious in his opinion.
"Could he be trying to compile the previous technology research to kickstart our world again? I remembered that close to fifty years ago, someone did the same thing and fought against the Capital Tyrant. But in the end, the advanced nation he created still falls." another elder added.
"Zhang Tian Chi... Leader of Tianxia Nation, conqueror of Changyang, Tongzhou, and Shangshan... How can someone that leads three great cities in his prime failed to defeat the Capital Tyrant?" Dan Bao asked.
The story about Tianxia Nation attacking the Tyrant is nothing new to the people in apocalypse. During that prime period, humanity hunted the SCV spawns like a Tiger against a den of rabbits.
Leishen, aka Thunder God, is one of their most profitable industry of weaponry and SCV hunting technology.
Haiwang, aka Sea God, researched in defensive techs, such as Spider Tank, a remodeled version of Siege Walker over a hundred years ago, and many more.
But even with the sharpest spear and the most sturdy shield, they still failed to penetrate through the defensive layer of Capital Tyrant.
"That's all in the past... We should focus on what we have right now." the fourth elderly calmed everyone present. There is no point for them to keep thinking about what already happened.
"From what I heard through Dan Mi, the storekeeper's knowledge regarding our apocalypse is limited to that area only." Dan Bao said.
"That's impossible! How can there be people with no knowledge about the apocalypse? Unless he's someone from... the shelter?" the fifty elderly rubbed his chin as he speaks.
And the word "shelter" made everyone present remained quiet.
"If he's really from the shelter... We must make sure that we protect him from any harm and people like Xichen, Tang Yanli, and Sha Lang! If anyone from the three people I mention knows about his existence..."
"Then I'll order my brother to be stationed there. We can both tighten the relationship between him and us and strengthen our Blood Wolf force!" Dan Bao interrupted the elder's word and came up with a decision.
"Then, the meeting shall end here. I hope that fellow elders can continue the exchange with the storekeeper to increase the number of foods available in our collection." Dan Bao added before he allowed the elders to leave the room.
"Of course! That's what old men like us can do." they laughed.
But while the four elders are heading straight to their own room, the fifth elder is going to a different place.
"Go back to Xicheng Base and tell them to pay attention to Blood Wolf Gang," he speaks to himself.
"Dang! Dang!" the sound of a metal rod knocking on a metal piece is heard twice. That indicates that his order is accepted.
"Great... Now there's only Dan Bao to handle in this base." the elderly chuckled as he heads back to his own room.
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After he was informed by his brother, Dan Mi moves a small part of his own goods and take shelter on the 13th-floor building beside QIN FENG GOODS TRADING. And because it was an office building, to begin with, his room ended up 3 times spacious compared to his own shabby room in Blood Wolf Base.
Dan Bao also rewarded him a dozen Red Meteorite Cores for coming to help his team previously.
In the afternoon, Dan Mi came to the store the moment the gate started to roll upwards. His mood also seems better than before.
"Hey, skinny." Zhang Qin Feng greets the only friend he has in this apocalypse.
"If you're willing to give me more food, I might get fatter than you." Dan Mi retorted.
"By eating more spicy sticks? In your dreams, buddy!" they both laughed. It is indeed much more fun to be with Dan Mi here, who seems adventurous, daring, and easy to talk with.
"My brother wants me to thank you for selling us the Meteorite Batteries and Serum." Dan Mi rubbed is head and speaks awkwardly.
"Oh... Do you need more?" Zhang Qin Feng asked.
"Of course! Wait... Wait!"
"You got more? Serious Sh*t?"
Dan Mi almost lost his mind the moment Zhang Qin Feng said he got more of the Meteorite Batteries.
Due to the difficulties in preparing the formula of Zinc-Core Fuel Cell, Meteorite Batteries can be said to be hard to get commodity in the apocalypse!
Even Xicheng Base is capable of manufacturing less than five batteries in a month due to the limited function of the Printing Machine. And now, Zhang Qin Feng can take 10 batteries out without placing some effort to hide them?
"Are you even joking with me?" Dan Mi wanted to shout, but he can only do it in his mind.
"I searched around the warehouse today. Found a few but only got enough hand to took 10 up. I got 5 serums too if you're interested." Zhang Qin Feng opened his drawer to show the ampoules to Dan Mi.
"Please keep them for me. I'll come back with a box later. And do you think if I still can..." Dan Mi winked at Zhang Qin Feng with some hidden motive.
"Take it. Come back with money quickly." Zhang Qin Feng throws the 6 packets of spicy sticks near him to this friend.
"Hahaha! I'll come back in an hour!" he quickly left.
With Dan Mi is away, it is business time. Although the scraps today is much more than before, their quality is so so. With nothing much to be bothered about, Zhang Qin Feng summoned five more people to drop their scraps.
"He's taking ten peoples today! Quick!" the next group of five quickly came forward to repeat what others are doing. Dan Mi also returned after everything is done.
"Here you go." Dan Mi handed the cores he got from his elder brother.
150 credits for 10 Meteorite Batteries. 50 credits for 5 General Recovery Serums. It was paid using 2 Green Nephrite Cores.
"The Blood Wolf Gang is quite wealthy. To pay 2 Green Nephrite Cores for these products without even blinking. How about you tell me how you guys earn the cores too?" Zhang Qin Feng jokes. In his mind, Dan Mi can't share their hunting method out of certain restrictions.
"It's no big secret, but explaining them could take a while. Or perhaps you're willing to come out and explore the apocalypse with me? My teammates are with me today, so I'm sure that the five of us can protect you while we're exploring." Dan Mi smiled.
"What's your standing in Blood Wolf Gang, and how strong is the gang?" Zhang Qin Feng asked another question.
"My dad and two uncles are the elders, my elder brother is the boss, and I am the younger boss."
"This place your shop is at is inside our territories of Blood Wolf Gang. So except for some living dead and SCV Spawns, nobody dares to mess with me here." Dan Mi assured Zhang Qin Feng again.
"Hmm... Let me consider it. I'll come out and meet you." Zhang Qin Feng nodded and went deeper into his shop. At least, that's what Dan Mi sees.
In fact, he went straight to the workshop to prepare 10 ampoules of General Recovery Serum, 5 Meteorite Batteries, and another unit of Leishen Model S-35i.
Fully equipped and calm, Zhang Qin Feng stored the equipment in various pockets before he left the General Store through the loading exit!
When he stands before Dan Mi and his team, both side has a different thought about the other!
"The way they look at Dan Mi is full of respect and worship." Zhang Qin Feng checks them out.
As for Dan Mi and his team...
"Brand new Leishen Model S-35i? What kind of filthy rich brat am I bringing for a tour?"