If Jiang Baimian were saying this to someone else, she would definitely mutter under her breath that Shang Jianyao was being like “why don't they eat meat porridge?”, but since the target was Wang Fugui, she would just look at him with a smile and not stop him.
Would this kind of solo hunter who was popular everywhere lack food and clothing?
Wang Fugui was stunned for a second, then smiled slightly awkwardly:
“I have three sets of the same clothes and pants.”
Shang Jianyao struck a pose to applaud, with a look of admiration:
“Your hobby is really special.”
Is this a hobby? This is a habit! The way he said it… Wang Fugui couldn't help but mutter inwardly.
At this moment, Jiang Baimian smiled and answered his initial question:
“For those items, it would be best if you can exchange them for aures. You'll definitely get a cut. If not, it doesn't matter. We have our own channels in First City.”
The batch of items they had obtained this time came from the dead relic hunters, mainly firearms and ammunition.
And firearms have always been hard currency in the Ashlands. The Blackshirts would definitely welcome using these items to pay off debts.
Although this wasn't much, it was something that the Old Task Force could pay back.
The only inconvenient thing was that they took up a lot of space, and the Old Task Force was already carrying quite a lot of things.
Wang Fugui nodded:
“Even a mosquito leg is still meat. I will try my best to help deal with it.”
He looked around and said with a smile:
“I learned from the surviving hunters that the White Wolf escaped into a cave. That cave is very large, and it stores a large amount of human food and has multiple exits.”
Jiang Baimian didn't respond directly, but added:
“One of the exits has already been blown up, and many areas inside the cave should have been buried.”
Shang Jianyao then looked at Wang Fugui and said, not knowing what role he was playing:
“Let's not beat around the bush, what exactly do you want to express?”
This time, he switched to the Ashlands dialect to strengthen the feeling.
Wang Fugui smiled:
“You can definitely see that the cave might hide a considerable secret, or it might lead to some unknown base. Once found, the harvest will definitely be rich, even exceeding the value of the White Wolf itself.
“Hehe, this can also let me see the strange charm of that aberration creature.
“A few friends and I plan to explore it in a few days. Do you want to come with us?”
He released enough goodwill, indicating that he could cooperate with the Old Task Force.
“We already have this plan, but there's no need for everyone to get together.” Jiang Baimian considered slightly, “We don't want much, mainly the various kinds of data that might exist, and you can also copy a copy.”
Saying that, she laughed:
“There must be a lot of supplies and intelligence there. I believe it should be able to satisfy everyone.”
She had no intention of cooperating with Wang Fugui and the others, but also showed the Old Task Force's open attitude, giving a bottom line that wouldn't cause too much conflict.
Wang Fugui nodded with an unchanged smile:
“Yes, it will take at least a year or two to completely empty a similar ruin.”
The two sides reached a certain tacit understanding.
Wang Fugui looked back at the main building of the castle and said with some curiosity:
“You didn't restrain those survivors, telling them not to tell others about their experiences. With the strength you showed, they would most likely listen and comply.”
Jiang Baimian smiled and said, “Oops”:
“It was too chaotic at the time, and I forgot about this.”
Wang Fugui took a deep look at her and said with a smile:
“I've already helped you with this matter, otherwise the garrison in the camp would also know, attracting the interference of First City. Their elite team is no weaker than yours.”
“Thank you.” Jiang Baimian's smile was exceptionally sincere.
Wang Fugui didn't say anything more, exchanged a few pleasantries, and turned to walk back to the main building of the castle.
“Team Leader, why didn't you warn those survivors at the time?” Long Yuehong watched Wang Fugui leave and asked curiously.
Jiang Baimian glanced at him and smiled leisurely:
“Who knows what secrets and dangers there are in that kind of place? Isn't it good to have these powerful solo wanderers and First City's elite team help us explore the path first?
“Large troops can't enter the mountains. Before any shocking secrets are revealed at the target location, no one should be able to stop us from exploring.
“Alas, it's a pity that Wang Fugui doesn't think so…”
Looking at the team leader's charming smile, Long Yuehong once again had the feeling that she had grown horns, spread her wings, and raised her tail.
This time, Shang Jianyao didn't applaud for Jiang Baimian. His attention was focused on places like the Kos Bar.
At the same time, he touched his stomach with one hand, making a hint.
“It's almost time for dinner…” Jiang Baimian understood instantly and looked up at the sky.
Just at this moment, another figure walked towards where they parked.
It was Witte, who had confirmed that he had lost all his companions.
This relic hunter had shaved his beard clean, and his brown-yellow hair was obviously taken care of, making him look a lot more refreshed.
He solemnly saluted Jiang Baimian and the others:
“Thank you.”
Jiang Baimian raised her eyebrows:
“Two of your companions died at our hands.”
Witte sighed:
“At first, I also hated you, hated you for not holding back, but after calming down and thinking about it, I felt that if it were me, in that situation, there would be no way to take care of other things. I could only choose to ensure my own safety first.
“Wang is right. What really killed them was the white giant wolf, not you. If I want to take revenge, I must find out who the real enemy is.”
“This is a common saying among us Ashlanders: Those who have done wrong must pay, and those who have debts must be repaid.” Shang Jianyao helped explain while pressing his stomach.
Jiang Baimian nodded:
“I hope others can be as rational as you.”
Witte didn't continue this topic, but said instead:
“I thank you because you agreed to let me take back their belongings and didn't deduct them as spoils of war.
“I thank you on behalf of myself and their families.”
When cleaning up the battlefield, Jiang Baimian had allowed the dead's surviving companions to collect their belongings.
Only if no one claimed them would they be taken as spoils of war by the Old Task Force.
- In that kind of situation at the time, no one dared to pretend to be the dead's companion in front of them.
“I hope those belongings can all return to their relatives.” Long Yuehong couldn't help but interject.
Witte nodded:
“I will leave here tomorrow morning, take the belongings back, and then return to act with Wang and them to explore that cave.”
“Good luck.” Jiang Baimian didn't skimp on her blessings.
After sending Witte away, the Old Task Force went to the Kos Bar and enjoyed a barbecue.
The meat of the prey that could stay in the Forward Camp wasn't very good, but the taste of those plants in the mountains effectively masked the strange smell. Shang Jianyao and others still ate with relish.
“It's just too tough.” Shang Jianyao commented.
When leaving the bar and returning to the parking area, Jiang Baimian deliberately lagged behind a few steps and walked side by side with Long Yuehong.
She asked seemingly casually:
“After dealing with that group of relic hunters, I saw that your condition wasn't quite right. What happened?”
Long Yuehong was silent for a few seconds, then talked about Bob, mentioning his family situation, his ideals, and his volunteer work, and finally said:
“In the end, he died by my gun…”
Jiang Baimian “mm”ed:
“Killing someone you know and who is okay is definitely different from killing a stranger who is bad. I can understand your feelings.
“I can only tell you that in that situation, your final choice had no problems.”
Speaking of this, Jiang Baimian smiled:
“Are you feeling sad for Bob's parents, brother, and sister?
“But why don't you think about what kind of reaction your dad, mom, brother, and sister would have if you had hesitated, hesitated, and died by his gun?”
Long Yuehong's expression suddenly changed.
Jiang Baimian continued:
“So, for them, you have to work hard to live and face everything ruthlessly.”
Long Yuehong was silent again, and after more than ten seconds, he said:
“Team Leader, I understand roughly. I will adjust my mindset quickly.”
“That's good.” Jiang Baimian didn't say anything more, smiled, quickened her pace, and caught up with Bai Chen.
At this time, Shang Jianyao deliberately slowed down and walked side by side with Long Yuehong.
“What, what do you want to do?” Long Yuehong asked suspiciously.
Could this guy also be here to comfort me?
Shang Jianyao replied with a smile:
“To laugh at you.”
Then, he looked at Long Yuehong and made a sound:
“Haha.
“Haha.
“Haha.”
After laughing three times, Shang Jianyao immediately distanced himself from Long Yuehong.
“…” Long Yuehong gnashed his teeth for a while and resisted the urge to swear.
After this incident, he found that his condition had improved a lot for some reason.
…………
The next day at noon, the Old Task Force of five people entered the Kos Bar again.
At a glance, they saw Wang Fugui again.
Wang Fugui was sitting with several relic hunters, not knowing what they were discussing.
After discovering the Old Task Force, Wang Fugui smiled and greeted them:
“Why didn't you leave someone to guard the car again?
“You have so many supplies, some people will take the risk. Alarms and surveillance cameras can't stop them.”
Shang Jianyao immediately responded:
“I can let them run fifty meters first.”