"Grandpa Fei, I know what you're worried about. But for many things, words alone are useless. The only thing I can guarantee right now is that you can leave the food and water issues to me. I'm sure nothing will go wrong on my end."
Chen Yan crossed his fingers, supported his elbows on the table, and continued calmly, "I understand your concerns. If it were me, I would find it difficult to accept that my lifeline is in the hands of others.
Although you said before that I had joined the team and was a true member of the team, after all, we had only known each other for a short time. Only two days in total, there was not enough time to build true trust between us.
But Grandpa Fei, you should know that opportunities are often fleeting. I know you will definitely have some doubts, but there is not much I can say. I can only say that there is a problem between me and the forces behind me.
I can continuously obtain various pollution-free food and water through the forces behind me, but other than that, I currently cannot get any other help, so I really need you.”
Having said that, Chen Yan deliberately paused and swept his eyes over everyone in the small group.
After making sure everyone in the small group was focused on him, Chen Yan continued, "When I said we needed each other, it wasn't just a compliment. I can indeed mobilize a large amount of supplies, but they will mainly focus on food, water, and even cigarettes and alcohol.
These things may be very important to you, but to me, they are just that. After all, no matter how amazing the amount of food and water is, what I can eat and drink by myself is also very limited. So I really hope to be able to exchange food and water for the things I urgently need!
Fei Changyuan pondered and said, "For example, genetic drugs?"
Chen Yan nodded and said, "That's right! For example, genetic drugs! Grandpa Fei, at most in a month and a half, we must evacuate from here. Let's not talk about the dangers we might encounter on the way to Quancheng. Once we get to Quancheng, if we want to live safely in a completely unfamiliar place, strong strength is an indispensable basic condition!"
The power that rules Spring City isn't a small, insignificant company like Blackthorn. Their territory is undoubtedly home to far more powerful individuals than Blackthorn Camp itself. "If we don't seize this opportunity to become stronger as quickly as possible, then once we get near Spring City, we might end up in danger if we're not careful!"
Fei Changyuan thought for a moment and said, "The highest-grade genetic medicine available in the Blackthorn Camp is only level three. Plus, the injections must be increased level by level. If you dare to inject more than one level, your body will inevitably collapse because it can't withstand the effects of the medicine.
So, in addition to the third-level potion, we'll need to buy a few second-level potions, which will be a huge expense. Our remaining canned food reserves alone won't be enough to exchange for them. And if we use the food you provided to exchange, we'll easily be targeted by Blackthorn..."
Hearing that Fei Changyuan's words were full of excuses, Chen Yan couldn't help but sigh.
Although he could foresee this result and understood that Fei Changyuan could not really fully trust a stranger he had just known for two days, Chen Yan was still a little disappointed that his goal was not achieved.
But at this moment, Qin Yourong suddenly said, "Grandpa Fei, Li Fengnian is the main supplier of genetic drugs in the Blackthorn Camp. He has no relationship with the Blackthorn Company. And because of his background in the Oasis of Life, the Blackthorn Company dare not provoke him.
Since trading inside the camp is dangerous, why not just invite Li Fengnian to come over to our place to conduct the transaction? We'll be evacuating in a month and a half anyway, so there's no need to be too protective of the secrecy here. Even if it's exposed, the impact won't be significant."
Fei Changyuan glanced at Qin Yourong in surprise, then asked in a slightly more serious tone, "Rongrong, are you sure you want to invite Li Fengnian to come to our side for a trade? No one knows Li Fengnian's background. The people at the Blackthorn Camp only know that he came from the Oasis of Life, but they don't know why he left. This could bring us uncontrollable danger."
Qin Yourong pursed her lips, reached out and pulled Chen Yan's hand over to hold it, and said with a firm attitude: "Surviving in this apocalyptic environment, every day is actually an adventure. The composition and number of people in our team are destined to make it impossible for us to take into account the simultaneous growth of individual strength and team resources.
Chen Yan is right. In a month and a half at most, we'll be leaving our familiar home and heading to a completely unfamiliar place. It's definitely much more dangerous there than where we're currently staying. If I don't find a way to improve my strength quickly, I'm afraid I'll regret it. Most importantly, I trust Chen Yan. I don't believe he'll harm us!
Fei Changyuan looked at Qin Yourong, then at Chen Yan. After a moment's thought, he smiled wryly and said, "Since Rongrong has said so, let's do as Rongrong wishes. Xiao Chen, I hope you don't take it to heart. I do have some concerns, and I believe you can understand."
The main thing is... if we have to rely on your supplies for maintenance and development, then the rewards we can provide you are too little. Compared with the supplies you will have to pay, I don't know what we can give you in return."
Seeing Fei Changyuan change his mind, Chen Yan shook Qin Yourong's hand a little harder and said with a smile, "Being favored by Rongrong is already a great achievement for me. I understand that when two people are still in the stage of building trust, equal exchange of interests will help to quickly accumulate trust.
But our situation is actually quite unique, so as long as we're both willing, I don't think we need to worry too much about whether we can give enough in return. Again, I'm already a member of the team. And team members are companions, so there's no need to be too fussy about each other."
Fei Changyuan narrowed his eyes and spoke with a firm resolve, "Then... Xiao Chen, can you really provide unlimited water and food? Not just to meet the needs of low-level awakeners, but even if everyone here becomes a high-level awakener, can you still afford it?"
Chen Yan nodded without hesitation and said, "That's right. A Level 2 Awakener's appetite is about three times that of an average person. Let alone three times, even thirty or three hundred times, it wouldn't be a problem for me."
"Got it! I need to plan this out!"
Fei Changyuan said seriously.
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