Regarding the equipment for laser guns, everyone finally reached a consensus: Qin Jiayou would lead a special operations team specifically equipped with laser weapons.
As for the other squads, they continued to be equipped with automatic rifles. After Fu Xixi arrived, she was mainly responsible for production management. Although they were also equipped with automatic rifles, they were not responsible for combat missions, but only for support missions when necessary.
Wei Lun's base was developing rapidly, and Fu Yuanyu also harbored great ambitions at the valley stronghold.
After gaining sole control of the valley stronghold, Fu Yuanyu began to vigorously promote his dictatorial policies there. Many people were forced to go out hunting, and half of the zombie crystal cores they obtained from hunting had to be handed over.
The management of the valley stronghold was even more corrupt than before, with no mercy shown to those who demanded bribes and kickbacks. Moreover, in Fu Yuanyu's eyes, he allowed occasional corruption among patrol teams that obeyed his orders, but he did not allow the poor people who lived and ate at the valley stronghold but could not create any value.
Many of the already struggling vagrants became forgotten and ignored once again in the valley stronghold.
Thus, some physically disabled vagrants starved to death at the valley outpost—an unprecedented event, yet Fu Yuanyu considered it perfectly normal.
Of course, even if there were a few more corpses, to Fu Yuanyu, it would just mean the patrol team had to walk a few more steps to transport and dispose of them in the wild.
However, inside a tent at the valley outpost,
Black market merchant Wang Ci and his gang were gathered together, seemingly going through a very difficult time.
Because of the massive upheaval and changes in the valley stronghold, the black market merchants' space for survival there has been greatly reduced.
Many people who originally bought weapons to hunt privately have been expelled to Weren's base. In addition, many people now have to hand over half of the zombie crystal cores they hunt, making it impossible to sell the high-priced goods on the black market.
Wang Ci was currently preparing to discuss a solution to this problem, after all, they also needed to make a living.
"Boss, our informants have discovered that they've developed laser guns on the outskirts of the Weron base! That's some serious stuff."
One of his men said in a particularly excited tone that laser weapons were very expensive in the post-apocalyptic world. As black market dealers, they had some information on how to obtain them, but they had to give up because the prices were too high.
This time, Weren's base was able to produce laser weapons, which definitely attracted the attention of black market merchants.
"I know about this. They produced a lightsaber a while ago, and now they've come up with a laser gun. So, how far away is a laser cannon?"
Wang Ci spoke coldly, his eyes slightly narrowed, his gaze sharp, clearly showing that he was also very concerned about this matter.
"Boss, the valley stronghold is no longer a suitable place for us to stay. We used to think about living in anonymity, but now there is no freedom here. It is completely Fu Yuanyu's world. If he ever thinks about annexing us, we will suffer bloodshed and losses!"
Another subordinate said very cautiously, "In the past, although there weren't many orders at the valley outpost, it was a very profitable place. Now it's the opposite. There are more people who want to buy, but fewer and fewer people have the money. It's not suitable for them to continue stationing here."
"Fifth Brother is right, we need to find another place. How about we go to the Sixth Gathering Place?"
Wang Ci thought for a moment and said that the most suitable place for them to move to right now is the Sixth Settlement. They still have a trusted backer there, making it safer and more reliable than other places.
"Boss, let's start moving now. Fu Yuanyu just took over the management of the stronghold and hasn't noticed us yet. I'm afraid they'll attack us if we're too late!"
The third brother said very seriously, looking very worried. The valley stronghold had been abandoned by everyone and was no longer suitable for development.
"Hehe, the third brother's concerns are valid. We'll start the relocation immediately. However, we might have to get to know Wei Lun a bit."
Wang Ci spoke in a way that no one understood, asking whether he was interacting with Wei Lun, making friends with him, or attacking their base.
Soon, the black market merchants began to move their goods. Since most of their goods were hidden in caves, the movement was easy and did not attract the attention of the patrol teams at the valley outpost.
A large truck was traveling on the road leading from the outpost to the Sixth Settlement, and it would soon arrive at Wehrmacht's base.
"Boss, Wei Lun's base is just ahead. Should we go straight there, or should we say hello to them first?"
One of the subordinates inquired, "Because Wang Ci mentioned wanting to date Wei Lun when he left, but we don't know what he meant."
The men unconsciously tightened their grip on their weapons. They would only obey Wang Ci's orders, and even if they were ordered to storm into Wei Lun's base to seize supplies, they would do so without hesitation or mercy.
"I'll be there in person in a bit, so you don't need to come with me. Just wait for me in the car."
After Wang Ci finished speaking, everyone was surprised. The boss was going to go there personally? What was the reason? Wei Lun had only bought goods from the black market two or three times and hadn't come back since. Was the boss going to question him? But did the boss mean to go in alone? How dangerous was that?
"Boss, no, let me go over there. Just tell me what you need me to do!"
The third brother still looked nervous. All their wealth depended on Wang Ci, their leader. If something happened to Wang Ci, they would be homeless!
"Listen to me, I can go by myself. I'm sure Wei Lun will give me some face. You all stay in the car and wait for me!"
After Wang Ci finished speaking, he signaled the truck to stop, which happened to be parked on the outer perimeter of the base, where it was spotted by Wei Lun's patrolling guards.
However, Wang Ci showed no fear. He got out of the car and headed towards Wei Lun's base without even carrying a gun. He was like a lamb handed to him, completely harmless.
Upon arriving at the checkpoint set up at the base, Wang Ci was stopped.
"Tell your boss, Wei Lun, that Wang Ci has come to visit!"
Wang Ci wasn't afraid of the guards' guns at all. He had experienced all kinds of gunfire and bullets. In his eyes, such an ordinary guard could be taken down in just three moves.
A guard immediately ran into the base courtyard to report.
At this moment, Wei Lun was in the courtyard discussing life dreams with Qin Mutong. Qin Mutong's dreams always seemed so easily achieved, which made Wei Lun feel a pang of tenderness.
"Report! Chief! There's a man named Wang Ci outside requesting an audience!"
The guards stood at attention and saluted, then reported on the situation at the checkpoint.
After learning about this, Wei Lun remembered that Wang Ci was the black market merchant from that stronghold. Why did he come here?
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