Chapter 203
Soon, Lao Mo and Wen Qingqing agreed on the terms.
One ice cube that can melt 20L of water can be exchanged for one fire stone, and the transaction quantity is 300. They all set the transaction time at night.
[Qingxue]: Okay, I’ll contact you in the evening!
[Little Noise]: I will create a thread in the communication area, and we can discuss the transaction in the thread in the future.
【清雪】：OK.
Seeing the other party leaving a message in his new post, Lao Mo couldn't help but pull out a beard excitedly in real life.
Although it hurt, he still couldn't stop laughing.
The total amount of water is about 6 cubic meters. The same 300 fire stones can be exchanged for more than ten cubic meters from the mysterious merchant in the dream. However, Lao Mo does not feel at a loss.
He now has hundreds of believers. Even if each person only finds one fire stone a day, they can collect 300 in three days.
6,000L of water is enough to supply drinking water for 100 people for at least 50 days.
The transaction between the mysterious businessman and Gan Lin is a blessing and cannot be regarded as normal.
Judging from Qingxue's attitude, he felt that this was a business that could be sustained for a long time!
Compared to the mysterious businessman who can only communicate in dreams, employees like Qingxue are undoubtedly more convenient to contact.
Lao Mo looked at Gan Lin and said, "We will hold another ceremony tonight."
"Ah?" Gan Lin was stunned. "But we haven't dug a new well yet, and I haven't communicated with the gods yet."
Lao Mo patted his shoulder and said, "No need to be in a dream this time."
Hearing this, Gan Lin felt a little disappointed.
"Did the God contact you directly?"
"That's about right." Lao Mo said vaguely, then patted Gan Lin on the shoulder, "The ceremony will continue as usual, but you don't need to be knocked unconscious again. Just close your eyes and pretend to be asleep."
Hearing this, Gan Lin became happy.
He has never experienced the ceremony, and now he can finally experience it!
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Deserted city, in the RV heading to the center of the deserted city.
Tang Yu'an quickly noticed the conversation between Wen Qingqing and Lao Mo, and told Zhou Qi about it when he came back after clearing the road.
Zhou Qi opened the message board and took a look, then smiled slightly.
"The supplies of Flame Dragon and Ice Rock are complementary. They no longer need to go through dreams to exchange what they have. This can be considered an epic transaction achievement."
Moreover, they no longer need to rely on dreams to trade with the mysterious businessman, which is also a good thing for him and An An.
In this way, even if they are delayed and unable to retrieve the bottle, it will not be a waste of time.
"I think your description is so cool! I'm going to write it down!"
Tang Yu'an opened the light brain log and recorded this incident in the major events of the first year of the homeland -
Of course, only he and Zhou Qi can see this record for now, otherwise their identities will be exposed.
Looking at the major events he had recorded, Tang Yu'an thought for a moment and said, "Brother Xiaoqi, should we publish our Homeland Annals time recording method on the forum?"
Zhou Qi was stunned for a moment, then nodded after thinking about it: "It seems feasible."
The system does not have a date display function, which may be because the wasteland and the various fortresses do not have a unified time standard.
If they mark the time in the posts and influence the employees subtly, it may be conducive to the promotion and application of the home chronicle recording method.
Zhou Qi said, "Then let's launch it with the real vest first. Once it's developed enough, we can then let the divine messenger vest appear to show our approval of this recording method and to cite it."
With the help of a divine messenger, most employees should be able to accept it.
"good!"
So the employees who were browsing the forum soon discovered that the popular storyteller "Dongtu Datang" whom they were particularly following had posted a new post.
Everyone clicked in to check, only to discover that the new post wasn't a novel, but...
【Homeland Calendar】
【Posted by: Dongtu Datang】
[First post: After reading the novel, I felt that historical records are very important, so I want to share with you a set of time recording methods. I will update the date of each day in the post in the future.
You can record your daily life with the time in this post or open another post to record it!
Concept explanation: The Homeland calendar uses 12 months as a year and 30 days as a month, and this year is the first year of the Homeland!
Today is February 5th, the first year of Homeland.
(Note: The reply rule for this post is that the time must be included in the hometown calendar. Replies without the time will be deleted.)
The employees who clicked on this post were a little confused when reading/listening to the content. Only those who had received No.1 Store employee training understood what it meant.
【1L Evergreen:
Noon on February 5, the first year of the Homeland
Front row sofa! (Is this the format for replying?)
Tang Yu'an immediately replied from the building: "Yes! That's it!"
Looking at the smiling face that Old Li replied with, Tang Yu'an couldn't help but smile. Grandpa was really the best. He knew what he wanted to do right away and was willing to cooperate with him.
2L Rock:
Noon on February 5, the first year of the Homeland
Oh, I see! So when I reply tomorrow, I have to write February 6th, right?]
【3L Fish in Water:
Noon on February 5, the first year of the Homeland
I see. So when will Datang start a new plot? I want to read the new novel! 】
【4L Little Noise:
Noon on February 5, the first year of the Homeland
Are you guys playing this big? Take a picture in the front row. I'll record it after I trade for Ice Cube tonight. Thank the God of Business!
[5L Green as Blue: Homeland Year One? Why use this method? The fortress currently records the past 65 years since the disaster.]
[Reply 1 - Dongtu Datang (Original Poster): Because we want to build a new home in the wasteland and create a new history, Brother Xiaolu's post is not in accordance with the format and will be deleted later^^]
【6L Green as Blue:
Noon on February 5th, the first year of Homeland.
Okay, that's right, right? Creating a new home is a good idea, but the wasteland has an unstable climate and various dangerous mutant creatures, so this idea might be difficult to realize.
[Reply 1-Dongtu Datang (Original Poster): You have to give it a try^^]
[Reply 2-Panshi: Hehe, I don’t think what you said is a problem]
[Reply 3-Green as Blue @Panshi: What does it mean? ]
[Reply 4-Panshi: If I have the chance to show you our home, you will understand.]
Chi Hao looked at Panshi's words and felt a little strange.
When he saw Lan Yunqing's reply under the post, he couldn't help but ask in their private chat.
【Green as Blue】: Do you know what the rock means?
[Hong Shenghuo]: I know a little bit. I am still trying to figure it out. When you come to me next time, maybe I can tell you the answer.
[Green as Blue]: Is it related to the mysterious businessman again?
[Hong Shenghuo]: Well, I think He might really be a god.
Why did even Lan Yunqing say that?
Chi Hao couldn't help but frown, but after hesitating for a moment, he still didn't argue.
Whether the other party is a god or a ghost, let time tell.
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At night, Lao Mo waited anxiously.
Finally, a new reply appeared on the communication post he created.
【Qingxue:
On the evening of February 5th, the first year of the Homeland
I'm ready, are you there, Little Noisy? 】
[Reply 1 - Little Noise: Here we go! Did you use the new calendar? 300 Fire Stones are ready.]
[Reply 2 - Qingxue: Haha, yes, it feels very interesting, and it can also be used to record time.]
Then they discussed how to trade.
Because they were worried that other employees would buy it away, the two of them discussed and decided to set the window price as high as possible. However, because Wen Qingqing only had more than 300 points remaining, they couldn't set it too high.
[A little quarrel]: My colleagues all get along well with each other, so we'll put a note on the window information, and it shouldn't be snatched away.
Wen Qingqing didn't feel relieved by Lao Mo's comfort, but she didn't know what to say and could only stare at the trading area nervously.
In reality, Lao Mo stood solemnly in an open space.
In front of him was no longer an empty well, but a metal box placed on the ground.
He had a metal-powered believer among him rush to make this metal box that afternoon. It had a 3x3x1 specification and should be enough to hold 6 cubic meters of ice.
He also wrapped a layer of cryogenic cloth around the outside of the metal box.
Although it can only be maintained at 10 degrees, the metal box should be able to keep the ice for a while longer.
That way, they might be able to make a few more metal boxes to use as refrigerators.
Next to the metal box, Gan Lin lay obediently, playing the role of the Son of God communicating with the God of Commerce.
Among the believers kneeling around, in addition to the original hundreds of people, there were two unfamiliar faces.
These two people were naturally the gang leader Scar Liang and his companion Scorpion who had been captured before.
In the end, they could not escape the capture of hundreds of believers, but after being captured, they suffered no harm except that their weapons were confiscated.
During the day they followed other believers to collect fire stones, and at night they exchanged them for water and food from the messenger of God.
The Shangshen Cult was not stingy with the distribution of water. Everyone easily got enough drinking water to survive, not to mention enough food to fill their stomachs.
They were shocked by the generosity and wealth of the church.
After all, the daily water consumption of more than 100 people is still a lot. In the original gang, they only got this much water every day.
For those who are of lower status than them, it is already very good to be able to drink a bowl of water every day.
But in the Shangshen Sect, their original water usage was just the standard?
Although their freedom was restricted, they adapted surprisingly well to the Shangshen Religion. Then today they heard that the Apostle was going to perform another miracle!
No, it's only been two days since they were arrested, right? Didn't they perform a miracle that night?
Do your Shangshen religion perform miracles so frequently?
However, the believers seemed to be used to it - after all, they could get water and food every time, and the more miracles like this, the better!
Scar Liang and Scorpion lay on the ground, feeling extremely unconvinced, but they had to bow their heads as the knife was at their necks.
So they all looked at Lao Mo secretly, wanting to see up close whether this so-called miracle was real.
Lao Mo ignored their thoughts.
After discussing with Wen Qingqing, he looked at the fire stones piled next to the metal box, then opened his arms and loudly said today's prayer.
The moment he finished speaking, he immediately used his mind to put 300 fire stones on the display shelf.
In just one second, these 300 fire stones were bought by Wen Qingqing.
Wen Qingqing's 300 ice cubes were also put on the trading area at the same time, so Lao Mo knelt down in front of the metal box.
As he knelt down, the 300 pieces of ice he had successfully purchased fell into the metal box.
Because the water had appeared in the well quietly before, the ice this time made such a big noise that it was beyond everyone's expectations.
The believers looked up and saw white steam coming out of the metal box, and the fire stones they had collected had disappeared.
Soon, they felt cool breeze blowing towards them.
"Thank the great God of Commerce for giving us the ice!" Hearing Lao Mo's shout, the believers followed subconsciously.
Seeing that the transaction was over, Gan Lin, who was lying on the ground, quickly got up. He lay beside the metal box and looked at the white ice blocks inside, and couldn't help but widen his eyes.
"It's really ice! Ice that can only be found in the fortress!"
Hearing the exclamation of the "Son of God", the first few believers who joined the Shangshen Cult could not help but stand up and look around the metal box.
"It's so cool! It's real ice!"
Lao Mo swatted away the hands that wanted to touch the ice and said, "This is pure ice. It can be used as drinking water after melting. No one is allowed to touch it without my permission!"
The believers then quickly retreated and dared not do anything rash again.
Lao Mo looked at everyone and said calmly, "As long as we believe in the God of Commerce, strictly abide by the rules, and work hard, the God will give us more ice."
"Believe in the God of Commerce, and you'll have ice, food, clothes, and shelter—everything!"
Soon after a period of silence, cheers louder than before broke out in the open space.
Scar Liang and Scorpion also joined in.
They're even considering whether to return to the gang and recruit more people. If they recruit more followers, will their status improve and they'll get more supplies?
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"Does it feel like Lao Mo is playing tricks again?"
In the RV, Tang Yu'an looked at the distribution of light spots in the area belonging to Lao Mo on the map and couldn't help but guess.
Zhou Qi turned on the headlights and drove slowly forward.
Hearing this, he couldn't help but chuckle and said, "He traded so many ice cubes today, he must have found a source."
"I feel like Lao Mo's position is definitely becoming more and more stable." Tang Yu'an said, "When we open a branch there, it should go smoothly, right?"
"Put on a vest, it should be fine."
Tang Yu'an nodded and continued, "Brother Yunqing is just a little bit away from completing the branch manager's assessment task."
Less than a hundred points away, the popularity of No. 5 store has exceeded three thousand.
It’s only been a few days since Brother Yunqing transferred to Store No. 5?
He has such a good relationship with Brother Chi Hao, why is there such a big difference between them?
Tang Yu'an glanced at the map. After buying them a new house, Chi Hao only made a dozen profitable transactions before leaving Huangyangu again.
However, by selling fresh meat, he did earn a lot of points from the trading area, and also exchanged them for the fuel he had been longing for.
"Brother Yunqing should be able to become the branch manager tomorrow. What should we do next?" Tang Yu'an asked.
Zhou Qi parked the RV and thought for a moment, "Is his payday coming up soon?"
Tang Yu'an took a look and nodded, "Indeed, there are still three days left."
"The points salary we have to pay him is close to 150,000, right?" Zhou Qi said softly.
Among them, 5% of personal points and 10% of purchase points must all be deducted from Tang Yu'an's points balance.
Hearing this, Tang Yu'an couldn't help but cover his chest in pain.
"That's a lot! 150,000!"
Although his points balance has increased to 500,000, he still wants to buy two more space bags...
Zhou Qi pondered and said, "Purchase points are also used for trading profits, which is beneficial to both of us, but personal points... can still be reduced."
"Hmm? What are you going to do?" Tang Yu'an looked at Zhou Qi curiously.
Zhou Qi smiled, took out a pen and paper, and began to formulate a training plan for the branch manager of Store No. 5.
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The next day, Lanhu Town.
It only took Lan Yunqing more than an hour to increase the store's popularity to 3,000 points, and his personal points balance also exceeded 10,000.
He breathed a sigh of relief, then temporarily handed over the transaction work to his subordinates and left the grain store.
Later, the people who came to exchange food so that they could see the lord up close showed regretful expressions when they saw that Lan Yunqing ended the transaction so early today.
"Hey, why did the lord leave?"
"Come back tomorrow. The lord will definitely give us more food tomorrow."
This food exchange activity has been going on for almost a month. Sometimes there is more, sometimes less, and the people have gotten used to it.
"I'll be lining up before dawn tomorrow morning!"
"I'm definitely here before you!"
As a result, the number of people in front of the grain shop suddenly decreased by two-thirds, and only those who really liked to eat rice were still queuing up to exchange for grain.
Lan Yunqing appeared outside Store No. 5, then entered the protective barrier and hid his figure.
[Congratulations! Triggering the elite mission "Upgrade the store"]
[Description: The store's popularity has reached 3000 points, meeting the store upgrade conditions]
[Mission Content: Deduct 10,000 personal points and upgrade "Ping An Grocery Store No. 5" to level 1]
[Task Reward: Pass the Mysterious Merchant's Assessment]
[The conditions have been met. Do you want to complete the task immediately? ]
Lan Yunqing looked at the information on the panel and chose "Yes" without hesitation.
[Friendly reminder: Due to the upgrade of your store level, 10,000 points of your unpaid personal salary points for that month have been deducted]
The store level of "Ping An Grocery Store No. 5" where you work has been upgraded to level 1. Please keep up the good work.
[Congratulations! Completed the elite mission "Branch Manager Assessment"]
[Because of your outstanding work performance, the mysterious merchant has appointed you as the branch manager of "Ping An Grocery Store No. 5" and opened the branch manager panel for you. You can view it on the homepage.]
A series of reminders popped up one after another.
After Lan Yunqing finished reading it carefully, he raised his eyebrows in surprise. He thought that the 10,000 personal points would be deducted directly from his account.
Unexpectedly, what was deducted was his unpaid salary?
It seems that the mysterious businessman is quite humane. Lan Yunqing couldn't help but sigh in his heart that the God of Commerce is indeed a kind god.
Because the salary had not been paid and had not actually been deposited into the account, Lan Yunqing did not feel anything.
For him, as long as these points are used to enhance Lanhu Town, it is worth it whether they are exchanged for supplies or to upgrade store levels.
He opened the branch manager's panel and took a look.
In addition to data such as store popularity, you can also see how many employees the branch currently has. Naturally, Store No. 5 has no employees other than him.
He had known for a long time that Mo Ke was an employee of another branch.
Lan Yunqing was just thinking about what additional abilities he would have over the employees after becoming a branch manager when he saw the system prompt pop up again.
Congratulations! Triggering the normal mission "Official Business Opening"
[Description: Congratulations on becoming the branch manager of "Ping An Grocery Store No. 5". Store No. 5 is currently closed, and you need to officially open it to the public.]
[Task content: Change the status of "Ping An Grocery Store No. 5" to open for business]
[Reward: Open "Ping An Grocery Store No. 5" to the public]
Lan Yunqing looked at the task content, then opened the store panel and took a look. Sure enough, he saw the words "Closed" in the status column.
Could this be the reason why the people in the territory couldn't enter? Thinking of this, he tried to click the "Switch Status" wording behind the closed shop.
On the other side, Tang Yu'an immediately received a prompt.
The branch manager of "Ping An Grocery Store No. 5" is requesting to switch the store's status to "Open." Will the request be approved?
Tang Yu'an couldn't help but look at Zhou Qi, and asked hesitantly, "Is this really necessary?"
Zhou Qi nodded. "There's no such thing as a free lunch. Since he chose to unlock more permissions, this is naturally the price he needs to pay."
"Oh well."
Tang Yu'an chose to approve Lan Yunqing's request and then deducted 5,000 points from his monthly salary.
Yes, just like when upgrading a store, you only need 500 points to upgrade the branch, so they complete the point deduction by deducting wages.
The reason for the deduction was naturally filled in by him.
Lan Yunqing quickly received a system message.
Ping An Grocery Store No. 5 is now open for business. Business hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
[Due to switching store status, 5,000 points of your unpaid personal salary points for that month were deducted]
You need points to switch store status?
Lan Yunqing just took a quick glance and didn't take it too seriously. Instead, he looked outside the store. The noisy noise of the crowd caught his attention.
He saw someone walking under the shop's awning, so when it was open for business, Store No. 5 was open to the public?
What about during off-hours? Will the barrier still function?
Lan Yunqing was pondering, and seeing that someone was already brave enough to try to come in, he frowned slightly and chose to switch the store status to closed.
Although he was deducted another 5,000 points, he felt that there was no need to open it to the outside world for the time being, as his mission had been completed anyway.
So if the people in the territory cannot enter the store as long as this protective barrier exists, then what is the point of this barrier?
Then, he saw the system message pop up again.
Congratulations! Triggering the elite mission "Unlock the function of inviting customers to stay overnight"
[Description: Under normal business conditions, customers can only enter the store during business hours. If you want to accommodate customers, you need to unlock the function of inviting customers to stay overnight.]
[Task content: Deduct 200 store popularity points, 20,000 personal points, and apply to unlock this function in the store panel]
[Reward: Invite customers to stay overnight at store No. 5]
After sending out the task, Tang Yu'an waited anxiously, but Lan Yunqing didn't let him wait long.
The manager of the Ping An Grocery Store No. 5 has requested that the function of inviting customers to stay overnight be unlocked. Will this request be approved?
Wow, 20,000 points, Brother Yunqing really didn’t even blink an eye!
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Anzai: The lord is so generous!
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