Chapter 91 Found it (Third update)
In fact, Qu Jianlei has been hesitating about how to talk to Cindy about the crystallization of the little leopard.
After all, the other party only wanted fifty Silver Coin and gave up all other possible gains.
Qu Jianlei doesn't mind cheating people, but he really can't do that for people who believe in him.
It was this time, after meeting those two strong men, that he finally made up his mind to hide the matter for the time being.
After returning to the place of residence, he sold the fur, claws and bones of the five Snow Shadow Leopard, and the income was more than eight hundred Silver Coin.
The main thing is that the meat of the five Snow Shadow Leopard is left, otherwise it won't be a problem to exceed 2,000.
Half of the eight hundred Silver Coin replenished ammunition and fuel, and the remaining half Qu Jianlei still spent two hundred to rent books and read.
For the remaining two hundred, he gave Cindy one hundred and fifty, Hua Xiezhi forty, and Spencer ten Silver Coin.
A hunt was all in vain. You must know that these were five Snow Shadow Leopard. No matter how you looked at it, you were lucky.
Among them, Qu Jianlei won the big one, and Hua Xiezhi lost the most.
However, he has made a promise to her and will teach her Tai Chi Thirteen Sabers.
Hua Xiezhi doesn't care about this. She has some savings and will not be short of money for a while.
Although Black Sky has gained a lot, he takes care of everyone's food and accommodation, as well as fuel, ammunition and Energy Block.
Therefore, there is no need to calculate some accounts so clearly. It shows his sincerity if he can teach sword skills.
Then Qu Jianlei practiced with peace of mind and did not plan to go out in the short term.
The injury to his left arm required rest, but that wasn't the point - he really didn't want to meet those two strong men again.
However, after practicing, he still felt frustrated when he thought about this harvest.
Although some meat-eating problems have been solved, it seems difficult to make a fortune through this.
What makes it even more difficult is: Geng Shou Gong proactively suggested that since you read books so quickly, you might consider renting more.
In the past, this news would definitely make Qu Jianlei happy, but now... it's a bit confusing.
After all, I still have no money.
He had to consider continuing to repair machinery. This was not a job that would make him rich, but at least it could make up for the shortfall in the short term.
After Claire learned the news, he happily took up the job again.
Wasteland's winter is very unfriendly to children, but if they can really eat, drink, and wear warm clothes, children can really resist the cold.
Claire is very efficient. She found two jobs in two days. In her words, these were her picks.
Repairs are relatively difficult, but Qu Jianlei knows that he has no choice now. As long as the other party can accept the quotation, he will do it.
Finally, he negotiated a job, and the fee was 170 Silver Coin, but it took him four days.
It's really not easy to find a job like last time where the maintenance fee was as high as 400. The money earned this time is purely for hard work.
Qu Jianlei gave Claire ten yuan to Silver Coin as commission, and rented an additional hundred books, leaving only sixty yuan on hand.
In fact, his ability to make money is definitely among the best outside the city. Others have to survive the winter, but he still has the conditions to practice.
This also shows that if you want to make progress, you must work harder than others.
After Qu Jianlei repaired this part, Claire hurriedly introduced him to another business.
This business is not small, but it is a delicate job and takes too much time.
Qu Jianlei was hesitating, but good news came from Spencer. He found out who ambushed him last time.
It was a force called "Violent Bear", which was essentially a loose group of the Alliance. The backbone was a team called "Red Snow".
Red Snow has nearly a hundred core members, owns two Armored Vehicles, and with the peripheral Buduos, there are five to six hundred people.
There are more than twenty teams gathered under the Violent Bear force, large and small, and the entire force has nearly three thousand people.
Spencer This time I got ten yuan Silver Coin. I was in such a good mood that I took the initiative to go out to find out the news and hang out in the bar.
Then he got news that the Black Wind team under Violent Bear wanted to blackmail people and rob Mutated Beast, but they were counterattacked.
A Machine Gunner who was in an ambush was shot, half of his arm was gone, and his leg had to be amputated.
This also depends on his good fortune. If he is injured in the wild in winter, it would be good to survive.
But that's not the point. The point is - the group of people who were ambushed fought back fiercely! "Violent Bear" has been working on the Mutated Beast market. They have a lot of people in their team, but they cannot monopolize the entire market.
So what they have been pursuing is to try to expand some market share, and they really don't want to do too much private robbery.
Hunters usually don't have very good tempers, but when faced with a situation that they don't understand, not many will resist decisively.
Generally speaking, if you fight back appropriately, throw away some Mutated Beast meat, you can turn around and leave.
This not only shows that he is not easy to mess with, but also gives the other party face... In Blue Star, this is called Jianghu.
Black Wind has about twenty people in this group, and it has provoked a lot of people, but since they have joined Violent Bear, few of them dare to care about it.
This time they were unlucky, and someone spread the news, probably just to vent their anger.
Of course, it's nothing if a shooter is hit, Wasteland's life is worthless, and there may be casualties in the face of a counterattack.
What everyone is talking about is that it is not surprising that the hunter fought back, but what is strange is that the other party has been suppressing the enemy with fire.
Either he shot accurately, or the shooter was injured by the opponent during the suppression process.
How much is a Mutated Beast corpse worth? It is said that the ammunition consumed by the suppressive fire was no less than five hundred Silver Coin.
Spencer is not sure, Black Wind must be the force that attacked the boss Panda.
But it is unnatural for a person who was ambushed to fight back regardless of the cost - at least it is very rare.
It happened that he heard what Claire said. When Panda and Yellow Scorpion met their opponents, they suppressed them from beginning to end.
So he came back immediately to report - Black Wind is probably the person who ambushed you, and the time and place are not much different.
Hua Xiezhi felt that this guess was relatively reliable, but he was not sure, so he came to Black Sky for discussion.
After Qu Jianlei heard this, a trace of cruelty flashed in his eyes, "With only twenty people, can we investigate Black Wind's travel route?"
"They are also outside the city, so it's not difficult to find out," Hua Xiezhi said simply.
But the next moment, she asked suspiciously, "Ask about the travel route... don't you need to finalize it?"
To find out the travel route, you have to take action directly. What if the one who ambushed you in the first place was not Black Wind?
Qu Jianlei looked at her suspiciously, "Do you need evidence for this kind of thing?"
"Of course there is no need for evidence," Hua Xiezhi is also the old Jianghu, and there is no hesitation in using the free will certificate.
She was thinking about another point, "If we take revenge on the wrong person... we will be very embarrassed."
"Who said they were going to take revenge?" Qu Jianlei looked at her strangely, "I just want to know their schedule."
Hua Xiezhi reacted instantly, "You also want to ambush them?"
Qu Jianlei asked strangely, "They have such a bad reputation, isn't it normal for them to be ambushed?"
His thinking is really... different from ordinary people.
Others were ambushed and wanted to take revenge. What he thought was... this kind of force should be attacked.
It doesn't matter if you hit it wrong, it's what you need to hit anyway. All you want in life is a Mental Clarity.
Well, these are just shallow reasons. The deep reason is just one word - poor!
He felt that he should go out for a robbery. Others can kill people and steal treasures, why can't I? Hunting is too tiring, and repairing machinery is even more tiring. Robbery is easier, but more dangerous.
Qu Jianlei never considers himself a good person, but he will not rob unrelated people - this is his bottom line.
In Wasteland, sticking to the bottom line is actually nonsense, but he feels that he needs to stick to it.
This is the last stubbornness of the traveler from Blue Star.
Hua Xiezhi couldn't quite understand his thinking, but finally asked, "Decided?"
"Give it a try," Qu Jianlei replied lightly, "The main reason is that the economic conditions are not optimistic."
Hua Xiezhi really knows the economic situation of his small team.
Generally speaking, the economy is good, but the boss consumes too much.
So she volunteered, "Count me in, it doesn't matter how much you give me."
"How can you be involved in this matter?" Qu Jianlei flatly refused, "You are a drag!"
Hua Xiezhi looked at him speechlessly: Don't I want to lose face? Qu Jianlei was stared at by her and couldn't help but say, "I can go into seclusion. It's inappropriate for both of us to disappear at the same time!"
Hua Xiezhi understood instantly, but she still sighed resentfully, "After all, she thinks I'm bad."
Qu Jianlei stopped answering the question and said, "Get ready, follow me out later and build a few Secret Camp."
Hua Xiezhi was immediately speechless. Although the Three Cunning Rabbits are indeed necessary, your sense of security is too poor.
She asked aloud, "How many Secret Camp will be built, and how much supplies will be allocated?"
"Half supplies, four or five Secret Camp," Qu Jianlei replied calmly, "We must learn to be prepared for danger in times of peace."
Hua Xiezhi nodded and left, then turned back sharply, "Are you worried about those two people?"
If given enough time, I can be stronger than those two! Qu Jianlei curled his lips in disapproval.
But if he couldn't do it now, there was no need to say it. He answered seriously, "Actually, I also want to have direct contact with them."
"I understand," Hua Xiezhi nodded slightly, thinking who wouldn't want to have direct contact with them?
In the next few days, the two drove out with supplies and built five Secret Camp.
In fact, it just buries some supplies and has just enough space to hide, so comfort is out of the question.
Qu Jianlei believes that when it comes time to use these supplies, there is no need to consider comfort.
After the five camps were built, we were going back in a circle. Unexpectedly, we met a lone Great Horned Snow Deer on the way.
The two of them got rid of it easily. This deer could pick out at least three to four hundred kilograms of meat.
Hua Xiezhi finally muttered, "Finally, the trip was not in vain. After spreading so much, I gained something."
Qu Jianlei looked in the direction of Settlement and said leisurely, "Have you harvested it... Soon we will not be short."
Chapter 92: Strike first (fourth update)
Qu Jianlei After returning to the yard, he said that he would study mechanical maintenance techniques behind closed doors, and no one was allowed to disturb him.
Cindy, Claire and Spencer didn't care - with the maintenance skills of the boss Panda, it's normal to close the door and ponder things.
Their thoughts were all on that Great Horned Snow Deer. They hadn't seen such delicious meat for a long time.
Cindy even suggested selling most of the venison and replacing it with more economical food...
And Qu Jianlei quietly left the yard late at night on the day of retreat, carrying a huge backpack.
Hua Xiezhi was the only one who knew about it. Looking at the disappearing figure, she secretly clenched her fists.
"Don't worry, I won't let anyone enter your room!"
However, things were just like that. On the afternoon of the third day, Geng Shou Gong came to see Qu Jianlei.
This time it's a big deal. Settlement There was something wrong with the heating recently. It may be that the equipment is damaged.
In previous years, when this happened, they had to turn off the heating for inspection and repairs.
This will bring huge inconvenience to the residents in Settlement, and the cost will also be very high.
This year there is such a maintenance expert whose ears are comparable to those of sonic flaw detectors, so of course we have to ask him to take action.
Hua Xiezhi said simply, "I'm sorry, the boss is studying mechanical problems in seclusion."
Geng Shou Gong couldn't stand it anymore, "You can't just watch Settlement's heating stop, right?"
Hua Xiezhi refused to give in, "You have so many maintenance technicians, but without me as the boss, how could you survive in the past?"
Isn't this an attempt to save money? Geng Shou Gong was also a little speechless, "The testing fee starts at one thousand Silver Coin, please tell Panda."
He knows that Panda can make money, but spending money is even more powerful and takes money very seriously.
Hua Xiezhi smiled coldly, "Is it Universe Six's banknote?"
Geng Shou Gong was immediately speechless. The last time he was very unhappy with this woman was because of the banknote incident.
But how could Settlement not use its own banknotes for the large-scale equipment it uses?
If it's twenty or thirty Silver Coin, then it doesn't matter if he gives it directly to Silver Coin. But if it's tens of thousands of Silver Coin, how come he doesn't give him a banknote? Hua Xiezhi understood immediately by looking at his face, "So you have no sincerity."
"This is Settlement's business. If you don't give me a local banknote, why should I give you?" Geng Shou Gong was annoyed.
"Even if you think there's a discount, what's the difference if you give more? Didn't he also take the job a while ago?"
"The one I gave him is Silver Coin," Hua Xiezhi shook his head, "Stop talking, he's thinking about something, and I don't dare to disturb him."
"This is a big deal for the whole Settlement," Geng Shou Gong said seriously, "I have been giving him books to read."
Hua Xiezhi looked at him silently for a while, then asked leisurely, "Are you forcing him to do this, aren't you worried about any problems with the test?"
Geng Shou Gong was immediately speechless. Maintenance masters are respected not only because of their skills, but... it's really not difficult to do anything.
Just like no one dares to offend a criminal doctor casually, although the maintenance master's treatment is not as good as that of a famous doctor, the situation is very similar.
How dare you say it? He sighed, "Then when will his research end?"
"How do I know this?" Hua Xiezhi replied casually, "I hope it won't end in winter."
Geng Shou Gong heard this and could only do the next best thing, "He always comes out to relax, right? Remember to tell him."
"I know this," Hua Xiezhi Diandian nodded and replied vaguely, "The boss may not be able to help."
Then she emphasized another point, "But if you ask him to take action, it is best to use Energy Block banknotes. This is my well-intentioned suggestion."
"How is it possible?" Geng Shou Gong was very insistent on this point, "This is an internal matter of Zhou-Six Settlement."
"Tch," Hua Xiezhi smiled disdainfully, "Geothermal resources are not only used by Universe Six."
Geng Shou Gong heard this, and immediately looked shocked, "Geothermal... Do you know geothermal?"
"Is this great news?" Hua Xiezhi asked disapprovingly, but in his heart he was secretly grateful for the knowledge imparted by Black Sky.
"No wonder," Geng Shou Gong's eyes were a little dazed, and he muttered in a low voice, "I knew you were not ordinary people."
Settlement mainly uses geothermal resources, which is something that ordinary residents are unlikely to know.
Hua Xiezhi looked at him indifferently, "You don't really think that we are wild survivors, do you?"
"This is impossible," Geng Shou Gong is sure of this. Just looking at Panda's mechanical maintenance skills, you know that there is definitely a provenance.
In addition, he even knew the news about the geothermal heat, and the background of the other party might be beyond his imagination.
As for why people live outside the city, he doesn't intend to ask - who doesn't have some secrets? Hua Xiezhi nodded slightly, "So, I can help you pass the message, but the payment method... you should seriously consider it."
Geng Shou Gong looked confused when he left.
Claire, however, looked very interested, "Second sister, how long do you plan to study for? There are still some good jobs recently."
Hua Xiezhi rolled her eyes at her, "Go ahead and eat your venison. No matter how much you ask, the venison is gone."
Although Claire is rebellious, he is a genuine little Foodie-Wasteland child, and they are actually quite edible.
She turned around and ran away, muttering, "I was also wondering if the boss would like some hot food."
It is not easy to retreat in Wasteland. Many people cannot understand the concept of retreat. Daily eating, drinking and diarrhea are also problems.
Qu Jianlei had fully considered this when he was pretending to be in seclusion, so he brought a lot of meat floss and water into the room.
Warm? Hua Xiezhi smiled nonchalantly and murmured softly, "I don't know how he is doing now..."
Qu Jianlei's current condition is really not bad. He got a snowmobile.
It was a coincidence that he knew that Black Wind Gang's current nest was in a wild camp three hundred kilometers away.
He was carrying a huge backpack, and originally wanted to touch the door directly and catch the other person off guard.
It's only three hundred kilometers... It's quite a challenge. It can't be done in a day, especially in this ice and snow.
Qu Jianlei If you use your full potential, you can basically reach the past within a day, but if you really do that, you will be useless when you arrive.
Considering that there were still many uncertainties on the road, he decided to go for four to five days - preferably without meeting anyone.
On the first and second days, his operation was fine. He encountered several groups of people along the way, but he avoided them all early.
Something happened on the third day, and the reason was that we encountered a nest of Blue-Eyed Snow Rabbit.
Snow Rabbits are actually very ordinary weak beasts with only Buduo meat, so there is basically no need to fight them.
But Blue-Eyed Snow Rabbit is a mutant. Although it is not yet C level, it is Mutated Beast after all. The key is that it can still be eaten.
Qu Jianlei, of course, took the nest of snow rabbits and killed two with a knife and three with Laser Pistol.
It's not that he can't outrun the snow rabbit, it's just that... it's too difficult to chase while running. Many times, the snow rabbit being chased is exhausted.
So it is better to use Laser Gun to kill the snow rabbit, the energy consumption is not too big.
After killing the snow rabbit, there is always something to eat, right? He found a safe depression and set up a barbecue grill.
The fire was a dark fire. He brought charcoal and roasted it for an hour. When it was almost done, a snowmobile drove over.
There were two people on the motorcycle. Next to the snowmobile, there was a Snow Mastiff running behind it, which was half a meter longer than Xue Er.
Qu Jianlei was very surprised when he found the snowmobile - he was already a little worried about it.
When he found out that it was not those two people, his vigilance did not relax much.
Since the user is using a snowmobile, it means that he is someone nearby. I hope the other person will not open his eyes...
However, how is it possible to expect that the other party will not have evil thoughts?
In the wilderness of winter, a person barbecues and eats and drinks alone. With Wasteland people's urine, it is not normal to have no idea.
The driver stared straight-up, "Where the hell... where does this fierce guy come from?"
The person in the back seat took out Night Vision Goggles to confirm, "It's really just the same person. Do you want to do it?"
"Those who dare to be so arrogant are usually strong men." The driver hesitated, "Are you sure we can take it down?"
The person in the back seat was a little unconcerned, "Maybe it's a wanderer. Let's add another Snow Mastiff. Can't we take him down?"
The riders started to slow down, but still a little cautiously.
The man at the back was unhappy, "It's just a person like this. He can't go back to the camp to move troops... I can't afford to lose that person."
After all, he is determined to win over the other party: this kind of lone traveler is a gift from God! The driver was finally moved, so he slowed down again, "Let's test it first. It shouldn't be a big problem if you stutter."
If it's really not easy to mess with, they can also go back to the camp to move troops - it's freezing and snowy, and the other party has no transportation and can't go far.
The man in the back seat snorted, "Okay, it's up to you... Look at how timid you are."
The rider finally started to brake. The snowmobile was traveling on ice and snow, and both starting and braking required a process.
However, the moment the motorcycle stopped, a white light flashed through and directly penetrated Snow Mastiff's neck.
Qu Jianlei has already thought about it. It doesn't matter if the opponent doesn't stop. If he really dares to stop, he will take action directly.
As for those negotiations between you and me, it is unnecessary - parking in the wilderness on a snowy night is the greatest malice.
Because he was well prepared, as soon as the opponent's car stopped, he picked up the Laser Gun and shot it straight for the Snow Mastiff.
He believed that Snow Mastiff was the most likely to escape, so he killed him first.
The man in the back seat was immediately shocked when he saw this, "He... how dare he shoot first?"
Without saying a word, he raised his hand and fired. Isn't this too overbearing? However, the driver was always wary, so he noticed, "Here I go... this is such a fast gun!"
At a distance of less than half a kilometer, it is not difficult to aim accurately, but it does take a certain amount of time.
It's really not something ordinary people can do to shoot a gun so quickly and yet so accurately.
The driver knew that it was too late to restart at this time, so he swayed and wanted to get off the car and hide.
However, Qu Jianlei was already murderous, and another white light flashed through, hitting the driver in the chest.
In winter, everyone wears a lot of them, but the penetrating power of Laser Gun is so great that the rider was knocked away.
(The fourth update is here, the fourth day of the 10,000-word update. Please ask for subscriptions and monthly tickets with a correct attitude.)