At the gate of the vacation resort, many survivors looked toward the distance at the neatly lined up Patrol Team mbers, their curiosity apparent.
"Does the Patrol Team have another mission?"
"I think so. Every ti the Patrol Team gathers here, it's guaranteed there's a mission requiring going out. Maybe they're going to clear a new area today."
"Looks like the transport team is going to be busy again today. Speaking of which, our Sanctuary's Patrol Team is quite impressive; they venture out every few days and always to places far from the Sanctuary."
This statent garnered agreent from other survivors.
"At the Sanctuary where I used to stay, the Patrol Team would hide inside unless we were running out of food. Even when they went out, they'd force us regular folks to scout ahead..." He shook his head, "Thankfully, the Green Shadow Sanctuary's Patrol Team is different. If I were an Awakener, I'd definitely try to join the Patrol Team."
"I feel the sa, but it's a pity I can't awaken. That said, Director Tang and Captain Luo really are impressive. Would we have the Patrol Team we do now without them?"
anwhile, the survivors were busy discussing among themselves.
On the other side, the waiting Patrol Team mbers were also curious, uncertain about today's tasks.
Soon, two large trucks drove up to them.
Lu Xiaopeng's eyes brightened, "Big trucks, could it be another major mission today?"
If this had been when he first joined the Patrol Team and faced Demonized Beasts, he would have been sowhat fearful. But now, after so many experiences, he, Lu Xiaopeng, had long realized his dream of punching Demonized Wolves and kicking Demonized Tigers... provided these Demonized Beasts were Awakeners of the First Layer.
Especially the newly listed Swift Revolver on the exchange list, it made everyone envious, Lu Xiaopeng included.
At that mont, everyone was hoping for a major mission that could offer them an opportunity to earn Contribution Degrees.
Just like last ti, on the edge of a massive pit, dealing with swathes of Demonized Beast packs.
Seeing Luo Zhe get off the truck, Lu Xiaopeng hurriedly asked, "Captain Luo, are the trucks loaded with firearms?"
Luo Zhe nodded.
Lu Xiaopeng grew even more excited, "So where are we going to hunt Demonized Beasts today?"
"Today our mission isn't to hunt Demonized Beasts, but to conduct trade with other Sanctuaries."
Trade?
But in any case, having a mission that requires going out is right.
Luo Zhe continued, "To save ti, this mission will have our Patrol Team split into two groups, each escorting a batch of trade goods to two different Sanctuaries."
"One team will follow to Lindongbei Sanctuary, and the third team will follow Shay to Fafa Sanctuary..."
Lu Xiaopeng was stunned. "What about the second team?"
"The second team will stay at the Sanctuary. Everyone else, check your equipnt and prepare to depart."
The Patrol Team split into three squads, with Luo Zhe, Kong, and Shay as the squad leaders, with other Patrol Team mbers assigned to various squads.
He belonged to the second squad, under Vice Captain Kong.
But what did he hear?
The second squad, stay behind?!
Lu Xiaopeng was dumbfounded, still sowhat unwilling, "Why is it our second squad that has to stay behind?"
Just then, Shay, who had just got off the truck, heard and smirked with pride, "Of course, because last night, when playing cards, your captain, Kong, lost miserably."
Lost at cards?
No! Why would sothing as important as going on a mission be decided by a card ga?!
Lu Xiaopeng's mouth twitched; he now realized why he hadn't seen Vice Captain Kong this morning. It turns out he had lost terribly at cards last night.
And he was utterly crushed.
Especially seeing Peng Bo from the third squad beside him, grinning mischievously, he could only look to the heavens in frustration.
If only he had known, he would have followed a captain who was skilled at cards.
Soon Luo Zhe summoned the mbers of the first and third squads, pulling out a map and spreading it out.
This is a map that covers the surrounding area of Lindong. Besides the large Lindong Sanctuary, it also marks the locations of many small shelters.
Among them, a small dot representing Green Shadow had a cross drawn next to it.
This was the map that Tang Yu had downloaded and printed from a post, originally created by All-Knowing.
Luo Zhe pointed to two small shelters nearby on the map, assigning tasks to the others.
...
Lindong.
Comrcial district street.
The street was lined with shops on both sides, with pedestrians coming and going, creating a peaceful atmosphere. If it weren't for the fact that many of the pedestrians were carrying swords and guns and dressed like combatants, it would look no different from before the apocalypse.
At a shop on the street, All-Knowing raised the shutter door, beginning a new day of business.
He was the person known as All-Knowing10086 on the War Forum.
His original na was Xiao Sheng, surna not being All. After the apocalypse, leveraging his networking advantage and sharp analytical skills, All-Knowing had opened this life consulting, or rather, information consulting shop in the Lindong Sanctuary. Although he was not an Awakener, many Awakeners ca to consult him every day.
He was having quite a comfortable life.
He took a book from the shelf and leisurely started reading, waiting for custors.
Suddenly, All-Knowing felt a darkness fall over him and, lifting his head, saw a big burly man with a stubbly beard who seed to have ill intentions.
All-Knowing was startled and instinctively stood up and backed away, only to bump unexpectedly into a solid wall of flesh behind him.
Upon looking again, it was another burly man, no less imposing than the bearded one.
He was trapped between the two n.
In this sudden daze, All-Knowing was grabbed by the two big n and led deeper into the shop, while, unbeknownst to him, the shop's shutter door had been pulled down.
"What do you want to do! This is the inner street, the safest place in the whole Lindong Sanctuary. If you don't let go, I am going to call for help!"
He was about to shout when a deep voice reached his ears,
"You can try and see, whether you can shout faster or I can slit your throat faster."
He shuddered and saw a dagger positioned right at his neck, and in front of him, seemingly out of nowhere, appeared an ordinary-looking young man.
Like a ghost.
"Gulp."
All-Knowing swallowed.
Despite paying a hefty rent to keep the shop here for safety, it seed he had encountered desperados who were even unafraid of the Sanctuary's Security Team.
But... All-Knowing took another look at these people. Since they had not killed him imdiately, it ant they wanted sothing. He still had a chance.
"Well, brothers, I'm not sure what you need from , but I, All-Knowing, am bound by duty to help. You might consider putting down your weapons and we can have a good talk. Killing won't benefit you at all, and it'll bring trouble from the Security Team and other Awakeners... no, no, brother, stay calm, calm!"
All-Knowing was panting heavily in fear.
Grey Blade, however, sheathed his dagger and smiled, "Actually, our approach is very friendly. Of course, I'd advise against doing anything pointless, because even if we do sothing to you, don't expect the Security Team's people to notice."
"Don't believe it? Go check the cara you installed at the door to see if it caught our images."
After this cliché threat, Grey Blade clapped his hands, signaling the two big n to release All-Knowing. "Enough talk. Now, let's get to the real business. For example, I need information about these minerals, and moreover, I need you to work for our boss."
As if performing a magic trick, Grey Blade produced a stack of photos, tossing them lightly. The stack landed on the table, fanning out.
All-Knowing looked at the various minerals in the photos. His pupils constricted; he recognized so of them as very rare materials.
Then he heard Grey Blade continue, "Of course, I won't be paying. Even if I had money, I wouldn't pay. However... we can help you achieve your dream of becoming an Awakener."
Becoming an Awakener was his deepest desire.
Even though he currently lacked neither Source Crystals nor connections, the threshold of Awakening, which was not difficult for many people, firmly barred him outside.
This statent struck a chord in his heart.
Originally quite furious, he suddenly froze.
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