Chapter 372 The man you always make drunk
The camp of about hundreds of people, the edge of the rows of tents.
The burning bonfire crackled.
Next to the "E-Mule" truck, a girl with shoulder-length hair was sitting cross-legged on the ground, fiddling with a wrist computer in her hand.
Passers-by would always inadvertently cast their eyes over here, because the combination of three people and two bears is indeed rare here.
Especially three young and beautiful women.
The fair and delicate skin and beautiful face, not to mention the young men who are full of vigor will be moved, even the female mercenaries who are rougher than men can't help but take a few more glances.
However, the heavy machine gun with a thick barrel welded on the top of the truck, and the iron wire and bloodstains hanging on the front bumper, still deterred many malicious eyes.
After the deal is done, put the money in your pocket, what fun can't you find?
This is a wasteland.
No one will joke about their own life.
"Damn... why is there a setting for communication range? Shouldn't the player system be open anywhere?" Looking at the upper right corner of the VM screen, Tail sighed and complained.
"You, asking this kind of question is like the first day you enter this game." White Bear, who was sitting next to him, rolled his eyes.
Hearing this, Tail raised the corners of his mouth and refuted with a strong argument.
"Rou Rou, this is why you are not smart. If we complain a little more in the game, what if the planner hears it? Maybe the setting will be changed."
"Huh? Can it be like this?" Rou Rou was stunned for a moment.
Zhimahu smiled subtly and said, "Ahaha... I guess it won't work."
"Be more confident, I guess it can be removed."
Calmly maintaining the rifle in his hand, Sisi skillfully installed the last part, raised the barrel and glanced at the distant forest, "... Even if it's a baby bus, it's impossible to make every baby happy. If you accept every opinion, the game will only become a mess in the end."
Teddy, who was sitting next to him, yawned and curled up in the shadow behind the truck.
As a real bear, it didn't understand what everyone was saying, it just felt sleepy.
If it could, it would certainly want to get closer to Rourou, but every time it approached inadvertently, it would be pawed, and over time it didn't dare to do that.
However, following this group of humans is not bad, at least it is much better than the iron cage it used to stay in, and there is meat to eat every day.
It has gotten used to its current life.
Looking at the crackling fire, Zhimahu's cat ears swayed slightly, with obvious expectation in his eyes.
"How long will it take for us to see the desert?"
Sisi took out a paper map and took a look, rubbing his chin with his index finger in thought.
"I don't know, the border of the desert is always moving. The further west you go, the lower the reference value of the pre-war map... But we have already walked to the edge of Ruigu City, it should be soon."
At this moment, they are staying in a survivor settlement called Katin Post.
As for why they are here?
That's a long story.
A week ago, Pai returned to Camp 101, and the escort mission came to an end. The restless Tail suddenly proposed "I want to realize Sisi's dream of seeing the desert", so the next stop of the White Bear Knights' journey was set at Oasis No. 9 in Luoxia Province.
Although the strange statement made people unable to complain, Sisi was still a little touched that Tail actually remembered what he had said before.
In this way, they took several boxes of "artworks" designed by Devil Silk and Teng Teng, as well as some goods that might be more valuable in the desert, and embarked on a journey westward.
After a week of trekking, they finally arrived at the junction of the Valley Province and the Luoxia Province.
This is a place called Ruigu City. There are mountains to the north of the city, a forest to the east, and a flat land to the south. The collapsed houses and construction waste cover the entire wilderness.
Since this is the western exit of the southern corridor of the Valley Province, there are endless caravans here, and there are also some survivor settlements scattered on the edge of the forest.
For example, the Katin Post where they stayed is the largest survivor settlement nearby. Most of the caravans would choose to stay here, so they followed.
Most people here live in tents, make a living by grazing and hunting, and grow a small amount of green wheat, sheep's horn potatoes and a kind of fruit tree that does not require much watering.
In addition to the locals' tents, at least 60% of the tents here belong to foreign caravans.
The locals do not have their own currency, and usually they barter or trade with pure gold dinars.
Neither chips, Cr nor silver coins work here.
However, Sisi unexpectedly discovered that the instant noodles they brought from Dawn City can actually be used as currency here.
A pack of instant noodles is equivalent to two dinars - that is, nearly 10 grams of gold.
If this gold can be brought to reality, it will be a fortune!
Sisi and Zhimahu are still studying the map, and Rourou has begun to doze off.
At this moment, the tail of the VM was fiddled with, and suddenly a surprised cry came out.
"There is a signal!"
"Signal?"
Sisi was slightly stunned, subconsciously reached out and clicked on his VM, and found that there was no change in the upper right corner.
"Why is there no signal here?" Zhimahu was the same, staring at his VM in confusion.
"It's not the signal from the shelter, it's in the friend list!" Tail said excitedly, "It's Brother Quanshui!"
VM can not only connect to the server of the shelter, but also connect point-to-point between two devices, but some functions will be restricted and the communication distance is relatively limited.
Only when it is close to 3~5 kilometers, a very weak signal will appear.
VM approached Tail and took a look, and Sisi's face suddenly showed a surprised expression.
"Quanshui Commander? Why is he here?"
If I remember correctly, didn't that guy go to the center of Qingquan City to brush up the level of the scientific expedition team?
From Qingquan City to here, it is at least 150 kilometers, and they walked for a week to get here.
At this time, a communication request popped up in the list, and Tail immediately pressed the connect button.
"Wai wai wai? Can you hear it?"
A familiar voice came in the noisy electric sound.
"...Awei, are you in Ruigu City now?"
"Yes."
"I'm above you."
"I'm giao?!"
Tailing looked up, but the sky was pitch black and he couldn't see anything.
Quanshui continued speaking quickly without pausing.
"150 kilometers is close to the limit of the range. Let me make it short. Earlier today, our Corps unlocked the mission about Shelter No. 79 issued by the scientific expedition team. This shelter is near you-"
"Huh?! Near us?"
"Well, we'll talk about the specific situation after we meet up. We will drop the airdrop a little to the north of you. No one should see it when night falls. Tomorrow morning, you will recover the airdrop based on the location."
"What's in the airdrop box? Food?" Tail asked excitedly.
"It's the communication equipment! I need you to set up a communication base station in the southern suburbs of Ruigu City, and then stay on standby and wait for the next instruction..."
"Wait a minute, we have our own things to do here." Sisi, who was sitting next to him, frowned slightly and interrupted Commander Quanshui in a gentle tone.
It takes at least a week to get here from Qingquan City, and it is unknown when the mission will be completed.
The mission of opening a shelter is tempting, but the comprehensive income may not be much higher than their business. If she was told a week earlier, she would definitely participate, but now they have already walked to the edge of Luoxia Province.
She likes to plan everything in an orderly manner and hates variables outside the plan.
Although their relationship with Quanshui is not bad, it is only at the level of ordinary friends.
The only thing that can make her abandon the planned things is a sudden accident and Ah Wei.
A sigh came from the communication channel.
"I know, I'm sorry to bother you, but this mission is really important! Whether it's for the Storm Troopers or the Alliance... I can only ask you now, how about doing it as a personal favor?"
"Si... Brother Fountain has begged us so much, let's help them!" Tail grabbed Sis's sleeve and said with sparkling eyes.
She was mainly curious about what was in Shelter No. 79.
That's a double-digit shelter!
This is the first time since the server was opened!
Seeing Tail's thoughts at a glance, Sis made a helpless expression.
"Okay... for the sake of the Alliance."
Shelter No. 401 is approaching saturation, Shelter No. 404 and Shelter No. 117 have long been filled, and Shelter No. 101 discovered in Xizhou City has an owner, so the newbies have nowhere to go.
Taking Shelter No. 79 may allow the official to release more closed beta qualifications, and the server will be more lively.
Hearing this, the Fountain Commander breathed a sigh of relief.
In fact, he had an alternative plan, which was to send a few paratroopers to build an outpost, but the effect would definitely not be as good as Sisi and Wei'er who were nearby.
As players who entered the game early, their combat effectiveness was still a little behind that of the first-tier players, but they were also the best in the server.
In addition to building outposts, he also needed them to help perform some reconnaissance missions.
"Thank you very much! We plan to set off early tomorrow morning... By the way, do you have anything you need to bring? We can bring it along for you."
Hearing this, Sisi suddenly had an idea and spoke.
"Help me get a truckload of instant noodles and Coke."
"A truckload of instant noodles?!"
The commander of the fountain was stunned and said awkwardly, "Well, the baggage team only has six 'electric mules' available, and there are a lot of supplies and building materials to carry, so the space available is limited. And the money for a truckload of instant noodles... it's a bit difficult for me to pay for it."
A pack of instant noodles sells for two silver coins, and a box of 24 bags has a wholesale price of 40 silver coins. A truckload of at least five or six hundred boxes is at least 20,000 silver coins.
Of course, all his assets added up to more than 20,000, but it is not certain that he can come up with 20,000 silver coins in "cash".
However, at this time, the tail sitting next to him said quite generously.
"Small problem, I will transfer the silver coins to you when I go offline! Including the money to buy a truck!"
Good guy!
It turns out that a truckload of instant noodles refers to a truck + instant noodles.
The commander of the fountain didn't know how to complain about such a rich woman's remarks.
"Okay then... I'm about to leave the communication range, we'll talk offline later. Also, don't forget to recycle the airdrop."
"Ok! Leave it to Awei!"
The phone hung up.
Wei looked at Sisi curiously.
"Si, why did we buy so many instant noodles?"
Rourou and Zhimahu also looked strange. The dry food they brought was quite sufficient, which was enough for them to eat.
Looking at the desert merchants who were slurping instant noodles and licking the plates not far away, Sisi had an intriguing smile on his face.
"Emm... How can I put it?"
"I just suddenly felt that the thing should sell well in Luoxia Province."
Maybe it can be used as money.
Perhaps they noticed her sight, and several desert merchants wearing white headscarves whispered a few words.
It seemed that they had reached a consensus.
Two of the young men stood up and walked towards her.
Noticing the two, Sis silently put his hand into his pocket and held the pistol hidden inside.
"Don't be nervous... We have no ill intentions. My name is Kariman, and I come from the Lion Kingdom of Oasis No. 9." The young man walking in front raised his hands to indicate that he was unarmed.
However, Sis did not take his hands out of his pockets. He looked at the two indifferently and spoke in a non-standard human language.
"What's the matter?"
Kariman took a deep breath and said.
"... Excuse me, are you merchants from Qingquan City?"
Sis nodded.
"Yes."
Seeing her nod, Kariman and his companion looked at each other, with a look of joy on their faces.
Just as Sis was wondering what the two were happy about, the man named Kariman continued.
"It's like this... Before we left the desert, we met an injured traveler. He was seriously injured and his consciousness was blurred. When we found him, he was just one breath left. Following the teachings of the Desert Spirit, we can't just leave him alone, but we have our own things to deal with after all..."
Sisi asked immediately.
"Is he from the northern suburbs?"
Kariman shook his head.
"Then we don't know... But after he woke up, he just asked us to take him to Qingquan City, and asked us to go to the northern suburbs of Qingquan City to find a man named Chu Guang."
Hearing the name of the manager, Tail's face showed a surprised expression.
"Oh! It's an acquaintance of the manager!"
Sisi also came back to his senses and asked immediately.
"Did he say what his name was?"
Kariman hesitated and thought for a while and said.
"It seems to be Luo something... Luo Hua?"
Luo Hua?
Sisi fell into deep thought.
I seem to have heard this name somewhere before...
...
North Street in Shuguang City, 8 o'clock in the evening.
Although night has already fallen, there are still people coming and going on this street.
Zhanghai Ramen Restaurant.
Sitting at the table near the door, Su Ming, who was slurping noodles, suddenly sighed from the bottom of his heart.
"To be honest, I'm a little reluctant to leave here."
He is a soldier of the 26th Commando of the Enterprise, serving as a squad shooter in the team.
Following the captain of the commando, Yunsong, from Yunjian Province on the east coast to the central part of the mainland, this is the first time he has the idea of staying somewhere outside of Ideal City for a while.
The companion sitting opposite teased jokingly.
"Are you reluctant to leave the food here, or are you reluctant to leave this place?"
"Both!" Su Ming smiled and drank up the noodle soup with the bowl.
Happy days are always short.
They can only stay in Dawn City for three days, and today is the last day. They will set off tomorrow morning.
Therefore, this is also his last dinner here.
If he has to choose between Ideal City and Dawn City, Su Ming feels that he will choose Ideal City without a doubt.
And he is sure that anyone who has been to Ideal City will make the same choice as him.
However, the food here also makes him unable to give up.
It would be great if he could open a ramen restaurant in Ideal City.
Su Ming couldn't help but have such an idea in his mind.
However, he has to wait until he returns alive...
"I suddenly envy Lao Chen a little bit." The companion sitting opposite suddenly said.
Su Ming knew who Lao Chen he was talking about, that is, Chen Feng, the unlucky guy whose arm was parasitized by slime mold.
However, it is not certain who will be unlucky now.
They have to go west into the desert, while that guy can stay here comfortably for a month, and then go home with the caravan passing by here and going east.
The inhibitor blocked the erosion of slime mold. Except for the inconvenience of using hands, it almost did not affect daily life.
Thinking of that guy, Su Ming could not help but say something sourly.
"You will not be envious if you look at his arm."
"That's true," the companion sitting opposite nodded with emotion, "I have never seen anyone with that symptom. I guess there is no good way to deal with it when I return to Ideal City."
Another companion nodded.
"In the end, it will probably be amputated..."
At this point, everyone fell silent, and their mood became complicated.
No one knew what dangers were waiting for them ahead.
They didn't even know if the people they wanted to save were still alive...
...
The next day.
On the northeast side of Dawn City, outside the military camp near the airport, ten half-track trucks were parked neatly in a row.
The trucks were full of ammunition and supplies, some of which were produced by the New Alliance, and a large part of which was imported from Boulder City by the New Alliance.
As for the spoils originally loaded on the truck and the high-end goods brought from Ideal City, they have been left in the warehouse of Dawn City.
Millions of silver coins are enough for this team of less than 200 people to use for a long time.
Twenty shiny power armors and more than a hundred soldiers wearing exoskeletons have assembled next to the convoy.
They carry LD-47 series rifles on their backs, and the wooden buttstocks set off their sci-fi armor. It looks out of place, but they don't think so.
After three days of practice, they have become familiar with this weapon with a simple receiver structure and retro style.
Before the construction of the ammunition production line is completed, this is an excellent substitute.
Standing in front of the team.
Captain Yunsong stepped forward, looked at Chu Guang in front of him, and said solemnly.
"Thank you for your hospitality, but our compatriots are still waiting for us ahead, we have to continue on our way... See you later!"
"You're welcome, the door of the alliance is always open to its friends, we welcome you back at any time," Chu Guang said with a friendly smile on his face, and stretched out his right fist, "Have a good trip!"
"Take care of yourself, too!"
Yun Song stretched out his fist and bumped it with Chu Guang, then turned around neatly and led his men to the west.
He Ding also followed the team.
Although he wanted to stay, as a businessman accompanying the army, he had to move with the team.
However, in order to "cooperate" with Chu Guang, he kept his apprentice with him.
In addition to his apprentice, there were 5 logistics personnel who stayed with him. These people will be responsible for helping the new alliance to build relevant production lines for G9 assault rifle ammunition and parts.
This work will continue until the end of the month.
Watching the enterprise's long-distance team leave, Chu Guang turned back to the barracks and cast his eyes on the fully armed commander of the spring.
At this moment, he was wearing the Destroyer I exoskeleton he had drawn before, and the short and thick 120mm auto-loading mortar stood behind him.
Not far behind him, 200 players of the Storm Corps were ready to go.
They would escort the Alliance's pioneering team to Ruigu City, 150 kilometers away, to build an outpost there.
Shelter No. 79 is not only of archaeological significance to the new alliance, but can also be used as a novice village.
After taking over the shelter, Chu Guang would transport 3,000 cultivation chambers there in batches to build it into the third survivor settlement of the alliance.
Since the birth of the Corps system, this is probably the first time that he has entrusted the task of "opening up territory for the alliance" to players.
Looking at the eager commander of the spring with high hopes, Chu Guang said solemnly.
"Ruigu City is located at the junction of the River Valley Province and the Sunset Province. It has great strategic and economic significance."
"We need to build an outpost there to lay the foundation for the development of that wasteland. Your mission is not only to explore Shelter No. 79, but also to unite the local survivors and bring the spark of civilization there!"
"That will be our next settlement."
"I plan to entrust this task to you with full authority. I hope you can seriously consider every decision you make."
Develop a new settlement!
And entrust it to yourself with full authority!
Upon hearing this, Commander Quanshui was instantly excited and immediately straightened his back and saluted.
"Leave it to me with confidence, respected administrator, I promise you that I will complete the task successfully!"
"I will watch you."
Chu Guang looked at him and nodded, touched his right fist on the breastplate, and saluted in return.
"Go."
Under the leadership of Brother Quanshui, the Storm Corps set off on the journey with high morale.
Chu Guang glanced at the trucks behind them and suddenly found one more, which seemed to be owned by the players.
The truck was filled with boxes of instant noodles, at least tens of thousands of packs.
Seeing this scene, Chu Guang's expression was a little strange.
Why did these players bring so many instant noodles?
I never saw them eating them normally...
But Chu Guang didn't think much about it. After all, according to the rules he set, in addition to the part of the supplies that the headquarters was responsible for, the players were free to bring anything extra.
After almost two hours, the 200 players of the Storm Corps had left the signal range of the New Alliance, and the small green dots disappeared from the map one after another.
Although their signals were gone on the map, Chu Guang could still sense the existence of those players through the "Shelter System" based on morphogenetic field technology.
"... I wish you a safe journey, warriors of the Alliance."
Chu Guang was about to close the map, and at this moment, four small green dots suddenly lit up near Ruigu City 150 kilometers away.
Looking at the four green dots on the screen, Chu Guang couldn't help but be surprised.
"The action is quite fast."
Last night, he sent a "Dragonfly" transport plane to Ruigu City, stuffed the communication equipment into the airdrop box and threw it over.
It seems that his little players have successfully recovered the airdrop box and successfully set up a simple communication base station.
Restoring communication means that he can issue tasks remotely, understand the local situation in real time, and can more conveniently command his little players.
Thinking of this, Chu Guang couldn't help but smile happily.
It's worthy of the little player he cultivated himself.
That excellent self-management awareness is still as gratifying as always.
Open the task editor.
Chu Guang called up the pre-set template and was about to arrange a few exploration tasks for those excellent little players. Xiao Qi's voice suddenly came from his ear.
"Master!"
"Your player found the crew of the Pioneer in the Ruigu City area. That person was seriously injured..."
The index finger hanging in the air paused slightly.
Chu Guang asked immediately before Xiao Qi finished speaking.
"What's the name of that person?"
"His name is Luo Hua, the man who was always drunk by you before!"