Rise of the Wasteland in Cultivation

Thirty-year-old Bi Lang was a seasoned veteran, and the matter he specifically brought up must be quite significant, so Leng San asked curiously, "What is it?"

A hint of eagerness flashed in Bi Lang's eyes as he said, "I heard that Wanhua Group has started selling Tier 3 gene enhancement drugs."

"Third-tier!" Ye Wenrou and the fat man blurted out at the same time, their expressions shocked, clearly it was the first time they had heard Bi Lang mention it.

Leng San asked in surprise, "Wasn't it said that gene enhancement drugs of level three and above were lost? How come Wan Hua Group suddenly has them for sale?"

Bi Lang nodded: "It has indeed been lost, but the Wanhua Group has been reorganized for ten years since the nuclear war. Perhaps they have found the technical data or re-studied the new technology."

Ye Wenrou chimed in, "It's been four or five months since the incident in Xiangshi. Could it be that Wanhua Group found the technology to make Tier 3 gene enhancement drugs in the crashed experimental pod? Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that Tier 3 enhancement drugs are suddenly available for sale?"

Zhou Chen chuckled and said, "Who cares how it got it? It's good that it's available for sale. But this stuff is too expensive. I heard it costs 300,000 contribution points per dose. Tsk tsk, those evil capitalists. I can't afford it even if I sell my shares."

The fat man mercilessly added, "You couldn't afford it even if you sold your whole life."

Ye Wenrou glared at the two of them, but surprisingly didn't resort to violence.

Leng San currently has over 50,000 contribution points in his account, and he thought he was quite wealthy. However, he never expected that someone would sell a single dose of a Tier 3 gene enhancement potion for 300,000 contribution points. Indeed, poverty limits imagination.

Bi Lang looked at Leng San with eager eyes and said, "This is a rare opportunity to become stronger. Are you interested in getting me a shot, Xiao San?"

To be honest, Leng San really wasn't interested. This stuff could indeed make people stronger, but the side effects were also significant. It would turn people into muscle men. He was already big and strong after injecting the second-tier potion. If he injected the third-tier one, would he look like a tank? Just thinking about it made him uncomfortable.

In the past, without spiritual energy cultivation, Leng San would have considered injections for survival, but now that he has Chenxi, he can become stronger through cultivation, naturally ruling out the option of gene serums.

So Leng San shook his head and said, "I can't afford a dose of 300,000."

Bi Lang laughed and said, "Three hundred thousand for one dose is indeed expensive, but with Xiao San's strength, it won't be difficult for her to save up three hundred thousand. Or Xiao San can join our Canglang Squad. With our combined strength, I wouldn't say we're invincible, but within Shenzhen, we'd be hard-pressed to find an opponent. In a year or two at most, we'll definitely be able to gather three hundred thousand contribution points. Then we'll use the public funds to buy one dose for you, Xiao San. How about that?"

"Yes, Xiao San, why don't you consider joining our Canglang Squad? Although it's undeniable that you're very strong, there are always mountains beyond mountains and people beyond people. I believe there are many people stronger than you. No matter how fast one person goes, they can't go as far as a group." Ye Wenrou looked at Leng San seriously.

Zhou Chen chuckled, "Gentle girl reads a lot and is cultured; even her speech is so philosophical. Anyway, if the mistress could join, I'd be more than happy to support her."

"Me too!" The fat man nodded emphatically, his eyes filled with expectation.

Leng San shook his head and said, "Thank you all for your kindness, but I have my own path, different from yours..."

Ye Wenrou lowered her gaze, and Bi Lang, Zhou Chen, and the fat man were also greatly disappointed. However, Leng San continued, "But cooperation is still no problem. I can go on a mission with the Canglang Squad once a month, and the earnings will be distributed according to the squad's rules."

Everyone's eyes lit up, and Bi Lang was overjoyed, laughing heartily, "Okay, deal."

Ye Wenrou happily extended her fist towards Leng San: "Then we're teammates from now on."

Leng San was slightly taken aback, not understanding what was going on, when Zhou Chen reminded him with a grin, "Let's have a go."

Leng San suddenly realized what was happening, and bumped fists with Ye Wenrou. Zhou Chen and the fat man also joined in the fun, bumping fists with Leng San as well.

Bi Lang laughed and said, "I'll pass, it's a bit childish."

At this moment, Chenxi walked over and extended her small, white fist to Leng San, who indulgently granted her request.

Bi Lang glanced at the radiant dawn, which resembled a delicate, carved jade sculpture, and couldn't help but marvel at the Creator's exquisite craftsmanship. This little girl was simply too beautiful; her features were perfectly proportioned, neither too much nor too little. If she didn't grow up to be unattractive, who knew what kind of stunning beauty she would become.

"By the way, Zhou Chen, where are the rare items we bought at Shelter B23? Hurry up and bring them out so everyone can have a taste," Bi Lang instructed.

Zhou Chen quickly pulled out six bright red things from his backpack, and said smugly, "Little San, you've definitely never eaten this before, hehe, it's super expensive!"

A strange look flashed in Leng San's eyes. It turned out that Zhou Chen had taken out six tomatoes, but their skins were dark, indicating that they were not freshly picked. They had probably been picked for a few days, and their size was incomparable to the tomatoes that Leng San and Chen Xi had grown.

"These are tomatoes!" Ye Wenrou exclaimed with delight. The fat man was even more exaggerated, drooling as he rubbed his eyes and said, "Am I seeing things? These are really fresh tomatoes. They're ridiculously expensive, 500 contribution points each, so six would be 3000 contribution points. Boss, you're really generous."

Bi Lang laughed and said, "Zhou Chen and I were browsing the supply station at B23 yesterday when we saw that they were selling them. We happened to have 3000 contribution points in our pockets, so we bought them to try something new. Money is worthless; you can always earn more when you run out!"

Although Bi Lang spoke with great bravado, he was actually quite distressed inside. The reason he gritted his teeth and bought six tomatoes was naturally to please Chen Xi, because Leng San clearly doted on this little girl.

Leng San was taken aback. Tomatoes with such poor appearance could actually sell for 500 contribution points each? Then his own tomato plant still had more than 20 fruits, wouldn't that be enough to sell for more than 10,000 contribution points?

There are too many fools in this world, and not enough swindlers to go around!

At this moment, the fool Zhou Chen was still smug and picked out the biggest one for Chen Xi, but the latter didn't even glance at it. Fortunately, Leng San helped her take it, which resolved the awkward situation.

Then Zhou Chen gave one to each of Leng San and the others, and savored the last one himself, looking as if he was enjoying it immensely.

Chenxi looked at Leng San with some confusion. To her, tomatoes of this color were rotten tomatoes, and she would usually just throw them away. She didn't understand why these people thought they tasted good.

Leng San was sweating profusely. He didn't even like these tomatoes, but considering Zhou Chen and the others' feelings, he could only eat them "with relish".

Seeing this, Chenxi's confusion deepened, so she curiously took a bite. Her beautiful brows immediately furrowed, and she shoved the tomato into Leng San's hand before walking away.

"Huh, why isn't Chenxi eating?" The fat man looked puzzled, but his eyes were fixed on the tomato in Leng San's hand.

"She probably doesn't like it, Fatty, you eat it!" Leng San tossed the tomato that Chenxi had bitten into to Fatty.

The fat man was overjoyed and took it, then wolfed it down.

Bi Lang's heart skipped a beat. It seemed that this little girl was probably a noble person from some Green Zone. This thing was precious to outsiders, but to the noble people in the Green Zone, they were probably already tired of it.