Civilization Paradise

Chapter 173 A Solo Journey (Second Update)

One of the ruins was marked off, and if I'm not mistaken, this should be the one that Luo Xue and the others were assigned to.

Long Ming looked at the map, stroked his chin in thought, and kept moving his eyes back and forth.

The regular troops of Shancheng Mountain are indeed not to be underestimated.

In just a few days, they have already explored such a large area and found all the major archaeological sites.

Those lone explorers who ventured out to explore had their spoils devoured before they even began working; at best, they could only scavenge scraps.

After looking at the map, Long Ming raised his bracelet and scanned it before turning to leave.

But as soon as he lifted his foot, he stopped again.

Long Ming turned his head and looked at the map again, his gaze falling on the undulating Buko Mountains in the upper right corner of the map.

He discovered that there were base ruins in all areas, but surprisingly no ruins were found in the most complex and hidden terrain of the Bucoo Mountains.

Long Ming's intuition told him that something was wrong, so he turned and left.

When he stepped out of the tent, he ran into Xiao Qi right in front of him.

"Long Ming, what are you doing here?"

Xiao Qi was also taken aback and asked in confusion.

"Just browsing around. Oh, by the way, I have to go now."

"You're leaving? Where are you going?"

"Let's go back to Shancheng Mountain."

Why are you in such a hurry to go back?

"I was in such a rush to leave this time that I forgot to bring my medicine, so I have to go back."

Long Ming also made up an excuse.

"Okay, so how are you going to get back?"

"Simple, I'll hitch a ride to Sanctuary City in Aldocor."

"Okay, be careful on the road."

Xiaoqi gave him some reluctant instructions.

"alright, bye!"

Long Ming waved to Xiao Qi, then turned and left with a carefree air.

He planned to explore alone.

Although he knew the road ahead was dangerous, Long Ming was not afraid at all.

He knew very well that he had to find the perfect gene serum before his body deteriorated in order to survive.

However, things like perfect gene serums can't be obtained by following the main group. After all, they wouldn't give them to you, so you have to rely on yourself.

Of course, if I were to die, there's nothing to regret.

After all, he was just a worthless person who wouldn't live much longer anyway, and he had no ties to anyone.

Soon after.

Long Ming left the military camp and entered the city of Okado's protection.

The entire city of Sanctuary was incredibly lively, with the streets filled with people from Yamashiro and other cities of Sanctuary, holding up various signs and shouting their wares.

"The Black Panther Team cordially invites experts to join us in our exploration!"

"Iron Mountain Guild is recruiting! All who come are brothers!"

"The Giant Bear Team undertakes various exploration and escort missions. Bosses are welcome to inquire."

Looking at the scene before him, Long Ming smiled, finding it both novel and interesting.

However, he showed no intention of forming a team.

Because things are different now than in the game. As the saying goes, you can't see into someone's heart.

You simply have no way of knowing whether the people in your group are reliable or not!

In the game, being backstabbed is one thing, but now, being backstabbed means you're done for.

Even if they aren't betrayed, it doesn't mean these people are strong enough to keep up or won't hold us back.

Long Ming didn't want to be scammed, nor did he want to lead others.

He walked on, intending to purchase some basic survival supplies and also buy a vehicle along the way.

He soon saw a general store with a sign that read, "This store sells all kinds of tools, emergency food, and vehicles."
Just as Long Ming was about to go in, a burly man immediately came to greet him.

"Hey bro, need some escort? We're the Giant Hammer mercenary team, super strong! Cheap prices!"

"no need."

Long Ming waved his hand and walked into the general store. At this moment, he heard the burly man behind him talking to his companion.

"Brother Zhou Xiong, why is the escort business so difficult? Exploration is so dangerous now, shouldn't it be easy?"

Who knows!

Long Ming shook his head slightly in resignation.

Now that their world has connected with other civilizations, the danger level has increased dramatically.

A legitimate escort business should be quite good, but that requires trust and a good reputation.

Even the slightest stain is unacceptable; after all, no one would entrust their life to someone with problems.

"Sir, what would you like to order?"

At this moment, a woman in her forties, somewhat attractive, with long wavy hair and a cigarette dangling from her mouth, asked Long Ming with a smile.

Long Ming was also somewhat surprised, not expecting that the general store owner was a woman.

Do you have everything here?

"I have everything. As long as you can name it, I can get it for you."

Sun Yan looked at Long Ming with a smile and said.

"I need some basic survival tools."

"No problem, I have a great package here, good quality and low price, and it accepts payment in Shanbi."

Do you have any off-road motorcycles?

"Of course we have them! We have everything from off-road motorcycles and vans to mountain bikes!"

"where is it?"

"backyard!"

"Show me around."

Long Ming nodded and said.

"Come with me."

Sun Yan led Long Ming out through the back door and into a rather large courtyard.

On the left side of the yard were rows of used cars, and on the right side was a cluster of motorcycles.

"Pick whatever you want!"

Sun Yan took a drag of her cigarette and exhaled, then said with a smile.

Long Ming walked up to the many motorcycles, scanned them, and finally chose a light off-road motorcycle.

"This one!"

"Good eye. Although this is a second-hand car, it is a classic model produced by your Shancheng Shanhama Company. The quality is excellent."

"How much."

"6000 mountain coins".

Sun Yan quoted a price directly.

"Too expensive, even a brand new one is only 5000 mountain coins."

"Well, there's nothing I can do about it. You've seen how bustling the City of Okado is right now, with so many people buying things to make their fortune. Everything's gone up in price now, and if you don't buy now, it won't be the same price tomorrow."

"Give me two barrels of oil."

"So, the tool kit, two cans of oil, and this off-road motorcycle you requested will cost you 7000 mountain coins!"

"it is good."

Long Ming hesitated for a few seconds before agreeing.

Although he knew the landlady was ripping him off, they weren't worried about selling their goods in the current market, and he didn't have the energy to waste time.

"I love doing business with people from your mountain city. Unlike other sheltered cities, you're not stingy. Come with me to pay!"

Sun Yan took Long Ming back to the store.

After a while.

Long Ming appeared on the street riding an off-road motorcycle.

He wore a tactical belt around his waist, from which hung a Venom Fang automatic pistol, a Death Fang, high-explosive grenades, and other items. He carried a large tactical backpack on his back, with a Shadow automatic rifle hanging on the left side of the backpack. Two oil cans were strapped to the back of the motorcycle.

Long Ming turned the throttle and rode his motorcycle toward the North Gate.

He soon drove out of the city of Ocaldo Sanctuary, heading straight through the wilderness, gradually moving away from the city behind him.

(End of this chapter)