Civilization Paradise

Chapter 150 Strange Tales (Bonus Chapter for Alliance Leader Maple Night) (Fourth Update)
Xiao Qi then started the car and drove Long Ming towards the overpass in the distance.

Where should we buy our supplies?

Long Ming asked with some curiosity.

"We're going to the ancient wheat plantation in the center to make our purchases. Haven't you been there before?"

"No, at most we just pass by. The plantation is a protected area, and you can't get close without a special permit."

"That's perfect, I'll take you to see it this time."

Xiaoqi replied in a good mood.

"Ah."

Long Ming nodded slightly, looking down at the street below the bridge, where protesters were everywhere.

"By the way, did Long Ming's attack affect you?"

Xiaoqi then asked.

"Fortunately."

"If you need any help, you can contact us."

"By the way, do you know why Shancheng Mountain has such aggressive regulations?"

"We really don't know, we're still completely baffled."

"I see."

Long Ming gradually fell into deep thought.
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The main palace of Mountain City.

Inside the luxurious hall, administrative officials in different uniforms paced back and forth like ants on a hot plate.

"Where is the city lord?"

"Why haven't they come out yet?"

"Did you report it or not?"

A group of officials questioned a woman who wore a white shirt, had short, shoulder-length hair, fair skin, and a capable demeanor.

"My lords, I have already reported this, but whether the city lord will see you or not is not something I can decide."

Su Wanqiu was in a very difficult position to appease the numerous officials.

She was just a secretary after all, and couldn't make decisions on her own.

"Then I'll trouble you to make another trip."

Everyone urged.

"This isn't a good idea. Let's all wait patiently a little longer."

Su Wanqiu replied helplessly.

"Ugh!"

Everyone sighed.

The room was dimly lit at the time.

Lord Qianluo lay on the bed, listening to the noise outside, slowly opened his eyes, and coughed incessantly.

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"Father, please have some water."

Qianying quickly brought over a glass of warm water.

Qianlu took a sip of warm water and spoke in a hoarse voice.

"What happened? Why is it so noisy outside?"

"Nothing happened. Those officials from outside came here about regulatory matters. This major regulation has had a great impact on Shancheng Mountain, and many people are strongly protesting against it. They can't take it anymore, so they want to see you."

Qianying told her father about it in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Qianluo's aged face looked even more weary, and then he spoke in a hoarse voice.

"Tell them to be patient, things will get better."

"I understand."

Qianying quickly agreed.

At this moment, the Lord of Qianluo forced himself to stay alert and looked at Qianying, asking a question.

"Fourth brother, how's the gene serum thing going? Have you found it yet?"

“Father, we have found many gene-enhancing agents, and Dr. Qi Yan and his team are analyzing them, but so far we have not found a suitable one for you. However, we have collected a lot of gene materials, and if all else fails, we plan to make our own.”

Qianying, her expression tense, explained the situation to City Lord Qianluo.

"Sigh, I don't know if I can hold on until then." Qianlu sighed, looking very forlorn.

"Father, your body can definitely hold on. You must not give up. Shancheng Mountain still needs you. All the people believe in you. Without you, everything will be over!"

Qianying's expression changed slightly as she spoke.

In fact, Chikage knew very well that the seemingly prosperous Yamashiro Mountain was actually just like her father's body, already terminally ill and on the verge of destruction.

Once their father dies, none of the four brothers will submit to the others.

The four brothers each commanded a legion, with the eldest brother being the strongest.

Even if he obtains his father's royal guard, the three of them will not submit; it will be a bloody battle.

Regardless of who wins in the end, Yamashiro will be severely damaged, and those two vicious tigers outside will definitely not let them go.

Therefore, the Lord of Qianluo City must not die, because as long as he lives, he can still intimidate everyone.

"I understand. You can go and take care of things. I need to rest for a while."

The Lord of Qianluo replied wearily.

"Ok."

Qianying then respectfully withdrew.

The urban area at the foot of the mountain.

A pink sedan drove toward a square-shaped glass building.

At this moment, ten soldiers carrying automatic rifles and wearing bulletproof vests gestured for the vehicle to stop.

Xiaoqi immediately stopped the car.

At this moment, a dark-skinned, strong middle-aged man stepped forward and said.

"The area ahead is a restricted zone. Please show your ID card and application letter."

"Give."

Xiaoqi deftly handed over the ID card and documents.

"please."

The captain verified the information and then allowed passage.

Xiaoqi drove smoothly to the entrance of the Ancient Wheat Plantation and then stopped.

Long Ming and the others opened the car doors and got out.

Just then, a bald, short man in black work clothes walked over with a big smile on his face.

"Excuse me, who is Miss Seven?"

"Yes, you must be Manager Gou."

Xiaoqi replied enthusiastically.

"That's right, please follow me."

Manager Gou then called to Xiao Qi and the others, and they headed towards the plantation gate.

Long Ming followed behind Xiao Qi, examining the security equipment at the entrance. Bringing any controlled weapons was prohibited; any prohibited items would trigger an alarm. The security guards here were all armed with live ammunition.

This shows that the security is exceptionally tight.

They quickly passed through security and entered the plantation.

Long Ming looked around the plantation and saw a series of square-shaped transparent glass installations.

Inside the glasshouse, various vegetables and fruits are grown.

At this time, you can see staff members holding notebooks and recording the planting situation in various areas.

At this point, Manager Gou also enthusiastically introduced the group to Xiao Qi and the others.

"Don't let the fact that our planting area is in the Lower City area fool you. Much of our equipment is newly imported, and we use similar technology to those plantations in the Upper City area. The quality of our produce is absolutely top-notch."

Xiaoqi and the others listened attentively.

As Long Ming listened to Manager Gou's introduction, his brows furrowed even more, and his doubts deepened.

Actually, there was a question that had been bothering him for a long time, a question he couldn't figure out back when he was studying at the First Higher College of Chongqing.

He secretly calculated the output of the plantations in the mountain city and found that all the plantations combined could only produce enough food to meet the needs of one-tenth of the city's population.

In fact, the grain produced by these plantations was only supplied to the Upper City. The food supply for the entire Lower City was not grown by the people, but was all provided by quotas from the Mountain City Mountain.

(End of this chapter)