The scene before them left Liao Qingyue and the few confidants she brought with her completely speechless.
The mountains of supplies, the dazzling array of food, and the rich aroma of barbecue and wine in the air all weighed on their tense nerves.
No wonder... No wonder he agreed to trade those three level five electromagnetic accelerator cannons and special armor-piercing shells without blinking an eye!
It turns out he doesn't lack these at all!
The portable geological sonar detector I took out was probably just a bonus in his eyes!
Liao Qingyue felt mixed emotions. Her previous arrogance and unwillingness were crushed in the face of absolute strength and the outrageously luxurious logistical support.
She suddenly realized that her previous attempts were probably as ridiculous as children playing house in Lu Ye's eyes.
She took a deep breath, suppressed the turmoil in her heart, took a step forward, and bowed solemnly to Lu Ye.
"Mr. Lu, before... it was my fault, Liao Qingyue, for not recognizing a great man. I apologize for any offense. I hope you can forgive me."
There was a barely perceptible tremor in her voice, but more of a sense of relief.
"Don't worry, I will immediately remove all unnecessary orders from Qin Luo's side. From now on, the 'Flying' will follow Mr. Lu's lead!"
Forget it, in front of this kind of monster, any little thoughts are unnecessary.
Instead of being passive, it is better to take the initiative to show goodwill, and perhaps you can gain a glimmer of hope or even greater benefits!
Lu Ye raised his eyebrows, very satisfied with Liao Qingyue's ability to know the current situation. He waved his hand, indicating that she didn't need to do so.
"Captain Liao, you're welcome. Sit down and have something to eat first to warm yourself up."
He pointed to the empty seat next to him, his tone casual, as if the thrilling "show of power" just now was just an appetizer before the meal.
Liao Qingyue sat down as she was told, but she had no appetite for food or drink.
She thought for a moment and decided to come up with something real to consolidate the fragile trust that had just been established.
"Mr. Lu, since we have reached a cooperation, I think some intelligence may be helpful to your next move."
She cleared her throat and her expression became serious.
"Actually, this sea survival game, according to the information I've gathered so far, has been subtly divided into at least three major zones. We're currently in what should be the system's default zone, Zone A. And based on the fragmentary clues I've obtained, the 'special map' we're heading to this time is likely located at the border between Zone A and another zone codenamed Zone B."
"Once we cross that invisible line, we are very likely to encounter other player teams from Area B."
"Oh? Players from other areas?" Lu Ye was chewing on a piece of sizzling barbecue, and a glint of interest flashed in his eyes when he heard the words.
"That's great! These 'old friends' in Area A are almost all so familiar now that getting the bargains isn't new anymore. As for those in Area B... I've never seen them before. It's a good opportunity to see what new things they have. Maybe I can make a fortune!"
The way he rubbed his hands together, as if he had already seen countless supplies waving to him, made Liao Qingyue's mouth twitch involuntarily.
This guy... is indeed a complete opportunist!
In his eyes, other players are probably just walking resource packs!
Liao Qingyue smiled bitterly and continued to add.
"Mr. Lu is a skilled and courageous man, so he's naturally not afraid. However... I recently reconnected with a sworn enemy in Area B through some special channels. From what I hear, she seems to have set her sights on this border area as well, and may very well be leading a team here as well."
She met Lu Ye's inquiring gaze and expressed her position firmly.
"Don't worry, Mr. Lu! My feud with her is my personal matter. If we really run into each other on a special map, I will personally lead my men to fight. I will never let this old feud disrupt your plans, let alone implicate the Lucky One!"
This is my token of allegiance.
Lu Ye, I, Liao Qingyue, really want to cling to you now!
"Okay, it's no big deal." Lu Ye waved his hand nonchalantly and took another big sip of ale.
"When an enemy comes, we will fight him; when water comes, we will block it with earth. If we really meet, we will know whether it is an enemy or a friend only after we fight it."
He grinned, revealing his white teeth.
"Let's eat first. Only when we're full can we have the energy to work. It's a good opportunity for us to discuss the most cost-effective way forward."
After eating and drinking, the atmosphere in the cabin changed from the initial stiff and tense atmosphere to a warm and lively one.
Under the influence of alcohol, Lu Ye began to count his assets.
In addition to the heavy artillery and mountains of ammunition in the B2 arsenal that have already amazed Qin Luo, Liao Qingyue and others, the food reserves alone are enough for the core members of the "Lucky" and some elites of the "Flying" to eat and drink to their heart's content and live a luxurious life for half a month.
There is also plenty of fresh water, enough to support the consumption of a small naval battle.
In terms of weapons, from individual energy guns to anti-material sniper rifles, from high-explosive grenades to electromagnetic pulse bombs, the variety and quantity are so complete that it is simply outrageous.
My family's financial situation is getting richer and richer, and I feel more secure.
However... the firepower of the "Feiyang" is indeed a bit shabby. If it really encounters a tough opponent, I'm afraid it won't even be qualified to be cannon fodder.
Lu Ye turned his gaze to Liao Qingyue, who was sipping fruit wine, but from time to time his eyes glanced at the neatly stacked weapon boxes in the corner.
"Captain Liao," Lu Ye suddenly spoke with a hint of teasing in his tone.
"You guys on the 'Flying' did your best this time. Although it was a bit awkward, you finally managed to keep up. However, with just the few broken guns on your ship, I'm afraid you won't be able to hold your own when we get there."
When Liao Qingyue heard this, a trace of embarrassment appeared on her face, and then she smiled bitterly.
"Mr. Lu is right. The firepower configuration of the 'Flying' is indeed our shortcoming. Most of the resources are invested in power and defense."
Lu Ye touched his chin and pondered for a moment.
"I can allocate some weapons to your 'Flying' for emergency use, but... " He changed the subject.
"Captain Liao, you know I believe in fair trade. You have to give me something worthwhile and something that will earn my complete trust in you, right?"
Want to get it for free? No way.
How can I know whether you are truly cooperating if I don’t let you bleed a little?
Liao Qingyue's heart trembled. As expected, there is no free lunch in the world.
She was silent for a moment, as if she was making a difficult decision.
Finally, she seemed to have made up her mind, took out a palm-sized metal plate from her storage space, and handed it to Lu Ye.
"Mr. Lu, I have a blueprint for the Quantum Polarization Force Field Generator."
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