Armor-piercing bullets don't believe in carbon-based monsters

Chapter 111: Damn, are we wasteland succubi?
Chen Jian has no answer yet as to what exactly the Ring Chamber of Commerce is.

However, he was basically certain that this thing was also a rather deformed and imperfect organization.

Although they have mastered some advanced technologies and equipment, they have never effectively transformed these things into productivity, nor have they been able to change the living conditions in this doomsday wasteland.

They're more like some kind of .
They are high and mighty, and have completely lost touch with reality.

Still, he doesn't have much real talent or knowledge.

It is simply impossible to rely on them to save the world, but of course, it is necessary to obtain as much resources as possible from them through limited cooperation.

So the contract was quickly finalized.

And a new goal has been updated on the team's to-do list.

"The things in the mountain city are too far away, so let's not look at them for now. Let's look at the near future."

"Go to Jinling to find disaster preparedness facilities, go to Jinling to contact the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce to open up trade routes, ensure navigation for the Jinling Chamber of Commerce, and hunt down the level 3 monsters marked by the Circle Chamber of Commerce near Wushan Lake."

"Wow, these four to-do items are all pointing in the same direction. Is it such a coincidence that all the things are on the way?"

Lei Jie looked at the list on the PDA and exclaimed in amazement:

"If that's the case, then we have to plan our next Jinling operation."

“After we finish all the items on the list, maybe we can have a big harvest!”

"really."

Chen Jian nodded, but then said:

"The only problem is the city of Yellowstone."

"If we leave Yellowstone, we won't be able to come back for at least half a month."

"This half month is neither long nor short. If an accident happens, we won't be able to rescue them in time."

"We still need to give them the basic ability to protect themselves, and ideological education must also be further strengthened."

"He Shuo, Shen Yue, you should start organizing the training from tomorrow."

"Try to spend two or three days to lay the foundation first."

"During this time, we can deal with the monster in Wushan Lake first."

"When the time comes, we will go to the Circle Chamber of Commerce to 'exchange' for a batch of new equipment and supplies to strengthen the defense of Yellowstone City."

"Now that the city's defenses are secured, we can explore and expand outward without any worries."

"clear."

"no problem."

Shen Yue and the other person answered in turn, and Chen Jian suddenly seemed to remember something and asked:
"Where's Zhou Qin? Call him in."

"You came here so late at night, maybe there is something special going on."

"it is good."

Zeng Yi turned and went out. A moment later, Zhou Qin, who was waiting in the distance, was brought in.

When facing Chen Jian, his demeanor remained quite humble.

He did not get straight to the point, but said politely:
"Sir, I believe you have already reached a cooperation with the Circle Chamber of Commerce."

"This is an enviable progress. Even for us, our cooperation with them is based on a long period of trial and error."

"And you have just shown your talents and you have already won their recognition."

"This is enough to prove that you and the Chinese Army are unique."

"Please allow me to congratulate you on your success and wish you greater success in the future."

".You are really good at talking."

Chen Jian breathed a sigh of relief and then said:
"Sometimes I can't even tell whether what you say is sincere or just a false compliment."

"So, don't say too much."

"Let's get straight to the point."

"You saw the whole process of us fighting the monster on that ship. What do you want to say?"

"Or, what is your purpose in returning to Yellowstone City?"

As Chen Jian finished speaking, a bitter smile appeared on Zhou Qin's face.

After hesitating for a moment, he said:
“I didn’t come here on my own initiative.”

He repeated to Chen Jian the conversation he had had with the eunuch from the imperial capital, emphasizing the other party's request for him to come alone to check the situation and then report to the other party.

The more Chen Jian listened, the stranger he found it.

The "dissatisfaction" in Zhou Qin's words was so deep that it couldn't even be hidden.

Was he disappointed with the guard?
Objectively speaking, when the situation is unclear, subordinates are asked by their superiors to take risks, and they are bound to have some complaints.

But such complaints could never develop to this extent.

It is absolutely impossible for it to develop to the point where even an "outsider" like me can see it.

So what happened while they were on the boat?
Chen Jian looked at Zhou Qin's expression curiously. Zhou Qin looked away slightly and then continued:
".Anyway, that's the reason."

"I will return to Jiujiang to report the situation soon, but before I go back, I would like to inform you and the Chinese Army of some new information."

"The delegation from the Imperial Capital originally planned to go to Yellowstone City to negotiate with you, but that was a decision made based on past experience."

"But now, the situation has changed." "You killed a powerful monster close to level 2 in front of the delegation, and their views on Huangshi City and the Chinese Army will also change accordingly."

"So, if you have already set the conditions for the negotiation, you may be able to make some changes accordingly."

"understood."

Chen Jian nodded thoughtfully, then asked:
"You mean we can put forward more conditions?"

"I did not say it."

Zhou Qin immediately shook his head, but Chen Jian already understood what he meant.

After thinking for a moment, he asked:
"So if, in addition to the conditions already proposed and the usual compensation, we also want a giant cannon like the one used by the Mechanicus Templar Guard Brigade, do you think they will agree?"

"I can't answer that question."

Zhou Qin said cautiously:
"But for the Basilica of the Holy Blood, if you want to obtain some special equipment or technology, I think the Holy Father will consider it."

"I understand."

Chen Jian stopped asking questions and said to Zhou Qin:
"Anyway, thanks for the message - we've already made preparations, but it's great to hear you say it in person."

"Okay, it's getting late now, you should hurry back to Jiujiang."

"I'll have our people take you to the other side of the lake. I hope that when we meet again tomorrow, our communication will still be as pleasant as it was today."

"I think so."

Zhou Qin bowed slightly, then left under the leadership of Huang Yu.

Chen Jian sent him out the door and looked at his receding back with a confused look in his eyes.

"So what happened to him?"

Chen Jian looked at Zeng Yi and asked curiously:
"I feel like he has undergone some changes."

"It's even somewhat similar to the changes you made back then."

"It's natural."

Zeng Yi let out a long sigh, then replied:

"The Holy Blood Temple is an organization that worships strength, and the Holy Blood are individuals who worship the strong."

"Although among the high-ranking officials of the Holy Blood Temple, the 'Holy Father' is their supreme leader."

"But have you ever heard the word 'Holy Father' from me, Xie Liu, or Li Shi?"

Chen Jian was stunned.

After careful recollection, he was surprised to find that the first time he heard the word "Holy Father" was from the mouth of the eunuch named Zhou Yan.

"So why is this?"

Chen Jian asked.

"Because the vast majority of the lower-class Holy Blood worshippers do not worship the Holy Father, but the Holy Blood itself."

"We don't mention the Holy Father all the time because he is just a symbol to us."

"So, the Holy Father is not your leader?"

“Of course you can’t say that.”

Zeng Yi sighed again, and then explained:

"I remember when we were still in Chuansha, Xu Lie told you why converts cannot integrate into normal human society."

"In fact, for the Holy Blood, our situation is similar."

"Our community is connected by holy blood, forming a natural bond."

"This means that we are naturally brothers and sisters, and the upper echelons don't have to spend so much energy on 'controlling' us."

"We are more 'free' than the Mechanicus, which is why many Holy Bloods believe that we are more advanced than the Mechanicus."

"But it is precisely because of this system that betrayal is not uncommon within the Holy Blood Temple."

"Because no one can tell clearly whether it is betrayal or evolution."

"understood."

Chen Jian nodded suddenly, then corrected:

"In fact, the word 'progress' is more appropriate here."

"really."

Zeng Yi laughed out loud, and his expression became a little more relaxed.

"So I guess this Zhou Qin probably wants to improve himself."

"We can seize the opportunity and maybe pull him into our camp."

“Let’s talk about this later.”

Chen Jian shook his head subconsciously, and then said:
"What I can't understand the most now is that it has only been a short time and an Origin Blood user wants to make progress."

"I really don't understand. Are we really some kind of mimic heretics spreading ideological plague?"

"Or are we actually wasteland succubi?"

(End of this chapter)