Armor-piercing bullets don't believe in carbon-based monsters

Chapter 110 Treasures of the Mountain City

The inheritance of civilization must include two parts.

Part of it is thought, part of it is technology.

Chen Jian had two questions to ask Wang Lizi. The first question was to confirm whether they held the same idea as himself, and the second question was to confirm their true technical level.

If the other party can answer the first question, no matter what the result of the second question is, it proves that the other party is likely to be an ally with whom you can cooperate or even merge.

However, if the other party can only answer the second question, it proves that the other party’s ideological inheritance has been cut off. No matter how high the other party’s technical level is, we can only cooperate with caution and control its use.

Unfortunately, Wang Lizi didn’t know the answer to the first question.

He just looked at Chen Jian calmly and said:
"Who are you? You are the Huaxia Army, the masters of Huangshi City, the legendary Chosen Ones, and the 'ghosts of the old times' as some people call them."

"Of course, you were once considered 'mimic heretics', but we know that you are not."

“Is there any other answer to this question?”

Chen Jian sighed.

"Of course, but now, there is no need for me to tell you."

"Be prepared to answer the second question."

A hint of doubt flashed across Wang Lizi's eyes, and it seemed that he had no idea what Chen Jian wanted to ask.

What flag? What identity?
He was sure that the leader had never told him this information. If this information was so important, the leader should have told him in advance.
He looked at Chen Jian, who then asked:
"If you want to conduct scientific experiments for research and development purposes to determine the specific function of a certain element, what are the two most important steps?"

Wang Lizi was stunned.

He answered tentatively:
"Use experience and lots of experimentation?"

".Okay, I understand."

Chen Jian turned around and looked at the other team members, and from the reactions of Lei Jie and others, Chen Jian confirmed his judgment.

The Circle Chamber of Commerce is not as "advanced" as one might think.

They may possess some advanced technologies, but these technologies do not come from themselves but from some "legacy".

They may have the concepts of "control group" and "control variable", but if this "concept" is not expressed in concrete and precise language, it proves that their inheritance of the scientific system is actually fragmented and broken.

This is roughly consistent with the results Shen Yue obtained through interrogation.

At this point, the positioning of Yuanhuan Chamber of Commerce in Chen Jian is completely clear.

They are not an advanced organization that is detached from this world; they are just "temporarily ahead" based on certain legacies.

These legacies will be consumed sooner or later, and the reason why they do not take the initiative to intervene in disputes or expand their own power is probably related to this.

Chen Jian looked disappointed, while Wang Lizi opposite him was completely confused.

He could feel Chen Jian's emotions, but what he didn't understand was what these two questions actually meant.
Why did the other party react in such disappointment after I gave the answer?

Wang Lizi wanted to ask, but Chen Jian had already raised his hand and said:
"Let's continue our transaction."

"What do you want, what can you bring to us?"

Hearing his question, Wang Lizi could only put aside his doubts for the time being and answered:

"Of course we want your information. This is what Qin Yuan said a long time ago."

"Also, we would like to borrow your abilities."

"There is a place that is very dangerous."

"But I think you can go and come back safely."

“Go there and bring us the information there.”

"As for the return, I can only say that we did our best."

"With all my strength?"

Chen Jian was a little surprised, and then asked:

"Is this what I mean by 'do your best'? You give us whatever we want?"

"Yes."

Wang Lizi nodded slowly, and then added:
"However, you need to be fully prepared - at least in the leader's opinion, your current strength is not enough to challenge that 'forbidden land'."

"So, although our ultimate goal is to obtain information about that forbidden land, in the short term, you need to expand your power as much as possible with our assistance in the form of 'trading'."

“When the time is right, we will propose a new deal and provide the necessary resources to support your actions.”

"understood."

Chen Jian also nodded, and then asked:
"Where are you going? Mountain City?"

Wang Lizi's eyes changed slightly, but it seemed that he was not too surprised by Chen Jian's answer.

He just exhaled lightly and then replied:

"Yes, Yamashiro."

"As far as I can remember, no one has ever been able to enter that forbidden area."

“We still don’t know what’s in there.”

"But everyone has a common guess: the most reliable information related to the Cataclysm must be preserved there, and the richest legacy from before the Cataclysm must also be buried there."

"That is a treasure."

“Whoever opens that treasure may have a chance to truly end this apocalypse.”

"To be honest, we have made some efforts before, but without exception, all these efforts have failed."

“So, this will be our new round of attempts.”

"How about it, are you willing to come with us and try to open the treasure?"

"Sure." Chen Jian answered decisively, and then asked without hesitation:

“What preparations do we need to make?”

"Nobody knows."

Wang Lizi spread his hands and replied:
"But we have a...preliminary standard."

"If you think you have the ability to kill a level one monster head-on, then your preparations are sufficient."

"Level 1 monster?"

Chen Jian shook his head and asked:

"Is there any organization in this world that has such capabilities?"

"No."

Wang Lizi answered frankly:
"So no one can open the treasure of the mountain city."

"Then I understand."

Chen Jian finally lowered the muzzle of the 191 rifle in his hand, and then he spoke:
“This deal can be done.”

"Now, show your sincerity."

"You're not going to tell me that the box of useless missiles and the dozen or so cheap rockets you brought are all your bargaining chips, right?"

"of course not."

A smile finally appeared on Wang Lizi's face.

The smooth negotiation made him happy and almost made him forget the two questions Chen Jian had asked him before.

Although he has not yet figured out the deep meaning of those two questions.

After coughing, he said:
“We brought in new contracts.”

"I hope you can understand that we are businessmen, so we will not do business that loses money."

"Naturally, we cannot provide you with unlimited support before you are ready to enter the mountain city."

“Therefore, all support will be achieved in the form of transactions.”

"But we can guarantee that the deal with you will be more favorable than the deal we make with others."

“And it’s much more affordable.”

"Reasonable."

Chen Jian did not refute. Wang Lizi clapped his hands in satisfaction and then asked:
"Then can I understand that we can now discuss the specific contents of the contract?"

"can."

"No problem - the content of the contract is quite simple. We need you to clear all obstacles on the trade route from Huangshi City to Jinling City and ensure that this trade route is unobstructed."

"No matter if the enemy is a monster, a bandit, a bloody skeleton, or even those scums in Huadu."

"In short, you need to ensure that our caravan is not disturbed by these things during its journey."

"We have already set some targets. All you have to do is to refer to these targets and clear them one by one."

"How about it? Simple?"

"What's even better is that this contract is also beneficial to you."

"As long as the trade routes are kept open, Huangshi City will definitely receive more support. This is a win-win contract."

"As for the rewards, we will give you a detailed list after each effective battle."

"You can choose the rewards you want from the list."

"Now, I have brought the first list."

"So this is actually a bounty mission?"

Chen Jian asked with a frown.

“Similar to a bounty mission, but on a wider scale.”

Wang Lizi nodded in response and handed the list in his hand to Chen Jian.

Chen Jian looked down and skipped the section on supplies, gold and common weapons which took up the most space.

His attention was only on the last line.

[One technology of control level 3, one equipment of control level 3 (quantity to be determined)]

"What exactly?"

Chen Jian asked.

"After completing the first round of tasks, we will open to you a list of all technologies and equipment at the control level three."

"When the time comes, you can choose for yourself."

"Reasonable."

Chen Jian nodded again.

"So, our deal is done?"

Wang Lizi asked tentatively.

"Achieved."

Chen Jian extended his hand to him, and Wang Lizi also extended his hand to shake it.

Then, he spoke:
"May our cause become greater and our wisdom become more profound. Eureka!"

(End of this chapter)