The transaction with Qin Yumo and Dai Yu unfolded smoothly. Ye Fan expressed gratitude for the elevated prices, acknowledging that without it, his supplies might have fallen short.
Be it the airport base or the hot spring base, the inhabitants of these places were relatively affluent. Whether survivors or turned zombies, individuals adorned with gold and silver jewelry were abundant.
Thus, these two families possessed the most significant stash of gold and silver, and Ye Fan managed to sell more than half of his goods, acquiring two substantial bags of jewelry from Qin Yumo and Dai Yu. Dai Yu's collection included a twelve-kilogram golden bull ornament, a treasure from the hot spring base.
Dai Yu amassed nearly 20 kilograms of wealth, while Qin Yumo secured 15 kilograms. If translated into money, these possessions were valued at more than 30,000 gold.
Negotiations between them were smooth, with Qin Yumo readily agreeing to Ye Fan's proposals. After sealing the deal, Qin Yumo volunteered to accompany Ye Fan and Dai Yu in a heavy truck filled with ordinary supplies, devoid of mutated animal meat and firearms. This transaction netted Ye Fan over 30,000 gold, marking a lucrative gain.
Nodding in approval, Ye Fan watched as Qin Yumo and Dai Yu departed without engaging in further transactions. Dai Yu, still puzzled, followed Qin Yumo downstairs, boarding a waiting car.
"Chief Qin, are you genuinely moved by Mark?" Dai Yu inquired.
Qin Yumo sneered, "How could I be moved? I don't dare to be moved."
Perplexed, Dai Yu probed further, "Why not?"
"Because Ye Fan has already placed a heavy machine gun in the bathroom. People like Xing Hai are in for a significant loss. Let's not linger here; we must move further, divide the supplies, and go our separate ways," explained Qin Yumo.
Dai Yu, alarmed, hadn't the chance to question further before they entered the car.
In the trading hall, while Ye Fan concluded successful transactions, Xing Hai and Liu Long observed coldly. With Qin Yumo and Dai Yu out of the picture, their focus shifted to Ye Fan and Chen Hao.
Liu Long communicated via walkie-talkie, receiving Xing Hai's nod of approval. Xing Hai, eyes fixed on Ye Fan, sensed something amiss but couldn't dwell on it.
Suddenly, Xing Hai slammed his palm on the table, proclaiming sternly to Ye Fan, "Ye, you've killed many of us. Today, the debt will be settled."
"How do you want to settle it?" Ye Fan calmly inquired.
"Eye for an eye!" Xing Hai declared, rallying the other veterans, urging them to ally against Ye Fan and share his supplies.
Wu Xiao and others, dissatisfied with Ye Fan, left the scene. Those remaining, harboring bandit-like tendencies, recognized the threat Ye Fan posed and saw an opportunity to strike preemptively.
Before they could act, Ye Fan took charge. Three men, armed with submachine guns, unleashed a torrent of bullets, catching Xing Hai and Liu Long off guard. The chaos resulted in three guards and two superpowers falling prey to the barrage.
Jumping over the table, Ye Fan and his men advanced. Chen Hao, following Ye Fan's cue, retreated to a designated corner. Suddenly, the hall erupted in gunfire, as Ye Fan directed a barrage of bullets toward Xing Hai and others.
As Xing Hai and his allies struggled to recover, Ye Fan and his men leaped over the table. Before their next move, Ye Fan gestured to Chen Hao to retreat to a corner with two scouts. Chen Hao, uncertain but compliant, obeyed.
Ye Fan swiftly made his way to the bathroom door, disappearing inside with two military dogs.
In the midst of the chaos, Liu Long and Xing Hai, finally emerging from under the table, faced the grim reality. Xing Hai, determined to settle the score, directed a stern gaze at Ye Fan.
However, before Xing Hai could act, a deafening roar filled the hall. The door was kicked open, revealing a group of armed men rushing in.
These newcomers, descending via the elevator, aimed to circumvent Ye Fan's forces in the stairwell and confront him with overwhelming strength. Yet, Ye Fan's early offensive disrupted their plans.
Wielding a heavy machine gun, Ye Fan's men unleashed a storm of bullets upon the invaders, turning the hall into a chaotic battlefield.
Zhao Xiaohao, displaying some wit, managed to escape the immediate danger. However, the relentless gunfire pursued him through the wall, sealing his fate.
In this merciless exchange, Ye Fan's strategic positioning of a heavy machine gun barricade became apparent. The relentless onslaught left Xing Hai and others pinned, unable to escape the deadly hail of bullets.
Panicking, Xing Hai forcibly pulled Liu Long, urging him to jump off the building and implement their second plan. Despite the dire circumstances, Xing Hai clung to hope, believing that with assistance waiting below and the gold and silver they had hidden, they still had a chance at survival.