Inside the council room, Wang Lieyun, the envoy from the gathering place, was discussing the purpose of their visit with Qin Mutong. The two sat around a conference table.

"Sir, do you have plenty of boxed meals here at your base?"

Wang Lieyun inquired, because the base had previously exchanged boxed lunches for a large number of weapons at the Sixth Settlement, and this matter could not be avoided from the Settlement's investigation.

Because the boxed meals had all been consumed long ago.

Some high-ranking officials offered exorbitant prices to buy the boxed meals on the market, but there was no sign of them at all.

In order to get the boxed meals, some nobles in the Sixth Settlement investigated and discovered that the meals came from Weren's base.

This base, though not very large, has a well-established patrol system. The Sixth Settlement doesn't need to launch a massive military offensive just for a few boxed lunches; after all, they have some connections with the authorities.

With plenty of money at hand, why resort to force blindly when you can buy what you need? Weren's base is no pushover either; it's armed with artillery, automatic rifles, and laser swords—all deadly weapons.

Qin Mutong didn't know how Wang Lieyun knew that there were boxed meals at the base, but although there was a lot of food in the warehouse, there were so many people at the base waiting to eat, and Wei Lun didn't know when he would arrive. How could they easily trade it away?

"That's right, we do have boxed meals, but not many. The Sixth Gathering Site sent you here for the boxed meals? Not for the last incident?"

Qin Mutong asked very calmly, though she was also worried that the Sixth Gathering Place had sent someone to interrogate her.

"Last time? Which one? I came here this time for the boxed lunches, and of course, cigarettes would be even better. We know that the cigarettes also come from your base."

Wang Lieyun had a huge appetite; he not only wanted to eat the boxed lunch but also some cigarettes. His eyes darted around like a mouse as he pondered Qin Mutong's bottom line.

Wang Lieyun came with a mission this time. He was specifically instructed to bring back at least 100 boxed meals and 10 cartons of cigarettes. If he failed to do so, he would definitely be subjected to inhuman punishment when he returned. The thought of torture terrified him.

Perhaps everyone only sees the glamorous side of the Sixth Gathering, but no one knows that the Sixth Gathering is actually very ruthless, with its higher-ups employing endless methods, and the members are actually suffering terribly.

Judging from Wang Lieyun's tone, Qin Mutong felt he wasn't coming to reprimand her for what happened last time, so if it was just about business, then things would be fine.

Even if they can't offer a lot of grain, they can at least trade some to show their appreciation.

How many do you want?

Qin Mutong asked, and just as she finished speaking, the door to the room was pushed open. Qin Mutong looked and saw that Wei Lun had arrived!

An excited Qin Mutong immediately stood up, rushed into Wei Lun's arms, and hugged him tightly.

"Weilun, you're here! I've missed you so much!"

While holding him, Qin Mutong didn't forget to introduce the envoy sent from the settlement.

“Honey, this is Wang Lieyun, an envoy from the settlement. He’s here to buy something.”

After speaking, Qin Mutong took Wei Lun's hand and sat down at the conference table, ready to continue discussing the procurement of supplies for the settlement.

Although Wang Lieyun didn't know who Wei Lun was, judging from Qin Mutong's behavior, it was clear that Wei Lun was the real big boss behind this base.

Wang Lieyun immediately stood up, his face beaming with a very polite smile.

"Hello, Mr. Wei!"

Wang Lieyun extended both hands to shake hands with Wei Lun, but Wei Lun didn't extend his hands, so Wang Lieyun could only awkwardly lower them.

"Wang Lieyun? The Sixth Gathering Place sent you?"

Wei Lun sat at the head of the table, looking indifferent and absent-minded as he asked. Wei Lun didn't have a very good impression of the Sixth Settlement. He was a very protective person. If it weren't for luck, his 900,000 and the safety of his base might have been in danger when his people were being hunted down by the people of the Sixth Settlement.

Wei Lun didn't give Wang Lieyun a friendly look, speaking in a very cold tone.

Wang Lieyun didn't know what it was about him that Wei Lun disliked, but in order to complete the tasks assigned to him, he had to put on a smiling face.

"Boss Wei, it's like this, I want to buy 200 boxed meals and 20 cartons of cigarettes, price is not a problem!"

Wang Lieyun was very confident. He had brought a 50,000 crystal core card with him this time. This was a task personally assigned by his boss. If he completed it, he would be promoted and become rich when he returned. If he failed, not only would he be unlucky, but his relatives and friends would also be unlucky.

The gathering place actually requested 100 boxed meals and 10 cartons of cigarettes, but negotiations require leverage. If you directly state your needs, you might get even less.

"Hehe, the goods are easy to sell, but why should I sell them to you?"

Wei Lun leaned back in his chair, a playful look on his face. He thought that if he easily agreed to the requests of the people from the Sixth Gathering, they would look down on him, especially since he controlled the resources. How could he just agree to go out like that?

Qin Mutong seemed completely oblivious to what the two were talking about; she was simply gazing at Wei Lun with a lovesick expression, her heart pounding for this man every second.

"Boss Wei, I'm a fairly well-known person in the Sixth Gathering Area. I have many connections. You can always look for me when you come to the Sixth Gathering Area in the future. If anything happens, I can help you sort it out!"

Wang Lieyun spoke with great confidence. Over the years, he had accumulated a wealth of connections in the Sixth Gathering Area and controlled a portion of its resources. He was considered a mid-level executive, though not a core member. However, his words carried considerable weight in the Sixth Gathering Area.

"Oh, so you're planning to form an alliance with me?"

Wei Lun smiled. It wasn't that he was short of a few boxed lunches and cigarettes; Wei Lun's real purpose was to find out who this Wang Lieyun really was and whether he was worth associating with.

"Yes, Mr. Wei, I can do anything you need. You helped me this time, and I'll help you next time!"

Wang Lieyun replied, completely unaware that Wei Lun's face actually held disdain.

Help? Ha! In this apocalypse, who can truly help whom? Everyone's strength speaks for itself.

Wei Lun remained silent, seemingly not having heard Wang Lieyun's words at all. Instead, he held Qin Mutong's hand, feeling a surge of happiness as he looked into her beautiful eyes.

Wei Lun led Qin Mutong out directly. When they reached the door, Wei Lun spoke.

"Wang Lieyun, I'm not short of money. You'd better think of something else that benefits you."

Wei Lun has just acquired 900,000 crystal core cards and is now rolling in money. He doesn't care about that little bit of money at all. This Wang Lieyun has even greater value!

After leaving, Wang Lieyun was left alone in the room, his eyes very dim. What should he do?

Qin Jiayou and Zeng Guangtian saw the boss and Qin Mutong come out and quickly went up to ask what was wrong. However, Wei Lun told them to sit on the sofa and wait for a while.

Wei Lun went to the warehouse and took out all the resources from the jade pendant's space, filling the warehouse to the brim once again.

After coming out, Wei Lun saw Wang Lieyun kneeling before Qin Mutong beside the sofa.

"Miss Qin, please, I really need this shipment. Whatever your requirements, I will do my best to fulfill them!"

Wang Lieyun's earnestness and tearful expression deeply moved Qin Jiayou and Zeng Guangtian, who were unaware of the situation.