Back in the Jiangnan District.
Zhang Chen took out the [Tier 1 Protective Hot Spring Villa] in the leisure plaza near the river.
He had completely forgotten about this item just now.
Entering the villa, Zhang Chen moved a chair to the front of the floor-to-ceiling window.
He admired the river view for a while.
Then he opened the chat channel, watching and eating.
The regional chat channel for Jiangnan had become quite lively again recently.
As soon as the interface opened,
various messages exploded out.
Many people had joined survivor camps and, without worries, had more to say.
Brothers, our camp has moved to the student dormitory at Tianyang University. It's so comfortable here, we finally have beds to sleep in!
Speaking of which, we have to thank that big shot who cleared the zombies. That big shot is awesome (voice crack)~
A photo of a dormitory followed.
Below was a desk, and above was a bunk bed.
The walls were also covered with stickers of unfamiliar male celebrities.
Good heavens, brother, you've moved into the girls' dorm, 666!
Weren't there six girls in the dormitory building before? Didn't you see them?
Is Tianyang University really free of zombies? I'm just across the road. I want to go there tomorrow too!
Good heavens, you exposed your camp's location. Are you that reckless? Does your leader know?!
Guan Xin, where are you? If you see this, please message me privately!
The guy upstairs is so persistent. Speaking of which, with people transmigrating from all over the world, there must be many regional channels, right? Isn't looking for someone like this like finding a needle in a haystack!
If I had a boyfriend like that, I'd marry him immediately!
Calm down, brother, you're a guy, why are you looking for a boyfriend...
Looking to buy awesome ranged weapons with a large amount of [Energy Core Shards], some are listed, or you can message me directly! Ranged weapons are preferred! No bows and arrows, thank you!
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Looking to buy awesome ranged weapons?
Seeing this message, Zhang Chen's heart stirred!
That's right!
He still had 100 assault rifles in his storage space!
These weapons were indeed very powerful in the early stages of the apocalypse.
Except when facing awakened individuals, assault rifles could almost sweep aside all survivors!
And assault rifles were more suitable for dealing with hordes of zombies than bows and arrows.
The only drawback was the loud noise, which could easily attract zombies!
However, those who dared to wield assault rifles were naturally not content with occasionally ambushing one or two zombies, seeking only moderate wealth.
This weapon definitely had a vast market now!
Moreover, Zhang Chen realized a problem...
Survivors' strength was increasing, while the damage of assault rifles remained fixed.
As weapons were continuously updated and more powerful weapon blueprints were discovered...
The value of these firearms would only depreciate faster the longer they were kept.
Now was the best time to sell them!
Zhang Chen opened the auction interface.
After seven days of adaptation, the survivors,
coupled with the large number of weapons and bows and arrows Zhang Chen had previously released into the market,
had significantly improved their overall combat power.
With increased strength, their exploration range also expanded.
Concurrently, the items on the auction house became even richer.
Food and water, which were previously unobtainable, were now being traded.
[500mL Purified Water] exchanged for 5 Energy Core Shards...
[One pack of Instant Noodles] exchanged for 2 Energy Core Shards...
[500mL Orange Juice] exchanged for 8 Energy Core Shards...
[Storage Ring Fragment] exchanged for 20 Energy Core Shards...
[Great Halberd] exchanged for 15 Energy Core Shards...
The prices on the auction house were much higher than before.
The survivors were stronger, and they had more core shards.
Assault rifles could also fetch a good price.
After careful consideration,
Zhang Chen listed an assault rifle for 60 Energy Core Shards, or exchangeable for design blueprints/skill scrolls, private message for details!
Seeing the assault rifle listed, the chat channel immediately exploded.
No way, Big Shot Zhang Chen sold bows and arrows before, and now he's selling assault rifles!
Definitely a major arms dealer, but isn't 60 Energy Core Shards a bit pricey!
With an assault rifle, not only can you fight zombies, but it's also a deterrent against invading survivors, definitely worth it!
I have a [Sharp Dagger Design Blueprint], can this be exchanged?
Don't mess around, why would anyone want your [Sharp Dagger Design Blueprint] when they have an assault rifle?!
A group of survivors who couldn't afford it were talking big on the chat channel.
It was as if the assault rifle belonged to them.
Of course, some thoughtful individuals also started to privately message Zhang Chen.
Brother, I have a box of instant noodles (24 packs), how about exchanging it for an assault rifle?
Big Shot, I have a realistic doll, how about exchanging it for an assault rifle plus 5 bottles of purified water?
Lend me the gun first, and I'll give you 100 Energy Core Shards tomorrow, I swear!
Little brother, there are bad people here trying to harm me, lend me the gun to scare them and I'll return it, and I'll also give you 5 loaves of bread. Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda!
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Good heavens, the first two, though not very fair, at least showed some sincerity.
The latter ones were purely trying to get something for nothing.
Do these free-riders still have a market now?!
Zhang Chen directly chose to ignore them.
Negotiating with these guys was too time-consuming!
Zhang Chen converted the prices based on the auction, and then re-listed the assault rifle.
Assault Rifle + 500 rounds of ammunition = 60 Energy Core Shards / 12 bottles of 500mL purified water / 8 bottles of sugary drinks / 4 cans of meat... Private message if you have blueprints/Ice Condensation Flowers, otherwise no reply!
500 rounds of ammunition = 20 Energy Core Shards, 2000 rounds of ammunition = 70 Energy Core Shards...
It was easy to calculate if the assault rifle was worth this price.
If shooting from a safe position, 500 rounds of ammunition could easily kill 150 zombies.
With better skill, it was possible to kill even more zombies.
150 zombies could yield 70-80 Energy Core Shards.
You could also earn an additional 10-20 Energy Core Shards.
Moreover, with an assault rifle, you only needed to buy ammunition afterwards.
This was an absolute tool for rapidly acquiring Energy Core Shards and upgrading strength!
This point didn't need Zhang Chen to elaborate.
The moment the assault rifle was listed,
three were immediately sold.
He obtained 60 Energy Core Shards, 12 bottles of 500mL purified water, and 4 cans of luncheon meat.
Zhang Chen quickly contacted Zhao Xiyue.
She was in another region.
Chat and auctions were separated from Zhang Chen's region.
It was time to fleece some survivors from that region.
"Are you there? I have some [Assault Rifles] here, help me sell some, there's a commission!"
Zhang Chen quickly sent a message.
Almost an instant reply.
"I'm here, I'm here! I'm just having lunch and a break!
You don't need to mention commission, I'm already taking too much advantage of you!
Wait a moment, Brother Chen. My brother was complaining a few days ago that he didn't have enough ammunition. Let me ask him if he wants any!"