Rise of the Wasteland in Cultivation

Traffic congestion seems to be a common problem in every bustling place, even in the post-apocalyptic wasteland. Leng San and his group queued for nearly half an hour before finally passing through security and entering the A08 shelter. By the time they found their lodgings, it was almost dark.

Bi Lang was clearly not a first-timer at the A08 shelter. He led the group to the supply station with ease, intending to sell the nuclear battery from the subway train before dark and secure the money as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen complications.

"Do you need to buy supplies or sell things?" The supply station staff member in charge of greeting customers was a young girl of eighteen or nineteen years old. She had a pretty face, wore exquisite makeup, and exuded a faint arrogance amidst her indifference.

This is understandable. Those who can work at the Alliance supply depot are all "staff members," similar to civil servants before nuclear war. They have good benefits and stable jobs, and they don't have to go to dangerous places to carry out missions. Naturally, they have a sense of superiority over these poor scavengers.

"We're selling things, please bring your station manager here!" Bi Lang said politely.

The young girl slightly pursed her lips, seemingly disdainful, and said indifferently, "This is an A-level shelter, not some small place like a C-level camp. Show me your items; I have the authority to set prices, no need to trouble the stationmaster."

Leng San was a little surprised. How did the other party know that they came from a small place like a C-level camp?

Zhou Chen was quite annoyed. He slammed the nuclear battery down in front of the young girl, then ripped off the cloth covering it, sending dust flying into her face.

The young girl, who had been frowning in displeasure, changed her expression slightly when she saw the nuclear battery from the subway train. She blurted out, "Fusion nuclear battery, this is for subway trains. Oh, please wait a moment, I'll go get the stationmaster."

"Hey, don't you have the power to set prices? Hurry up and set a price for us, I need to get back to the C-level camp in time!" Zhou Chen said sarcastically.

The young girl said somewhat awkwardly, "I'm sorry, this is too valuable. I can't make the decision. Please wait a moment, the station manager will be here soon." After saying that, she turned and left, her high heels clicking on the floor.

Zhou Chen was secretly pleased and said smugly, "These city bumpkins look down on people. Let me tell you, does it hurt to be slapped in the face?"

"Yeah, these city bumpkins have no sense of propriety," the fat man chimed in, sharing the same sentiment.

Soon, a middle-aged man in a jacket came over and said with a smile, "Sorry to keep you waiting, let's talk in a quiet room."

Bi Lang nodded, and the group moved to a quiet room. The middle-aged man in the jacket carefully examined the battery and smiled, "Only 49% of its energy remains. How about this, 120 million contribution points."

Zhou Chen curled his lip and said, "We definitely won't sell. A full-capacity one is worth 300 million. We still have half the energy left, which should be worth at least 150 million. If you won't take it, we can just sell it to Tiangong Mining Group. The thing that mining is most in need of is energy."

The man in the jacket ignored Zhou Chen, only smiling at Bi Lang, clearly recognizing him as the one in charge. Bi Lang took out two cigarettes, offering one to the man in the jacket, who waved his hand and said, "Thanks, I don't smoke during work hours."

Bi Lang lit a cigarette, took a leisurely puff, and then said, "140 million contribution points."

The man in the jacket shook his head and said, "I really can't give it to you. Why don't you ask Tiangong Mining Group? Maybe they'll be willing to pay."

"Alright, Zhou Chen, let's go!" Bi Lang turned and left, while Zhou Chen picked up the nuclear battery without hesitation.

The man in the jacket, who had initially intended to maintain his composure, realized he had encountered a formidable veteran and quickly said, "Wait a minute, we can discuss the price further... 125 million, but no, 125 million. I'll give you 130 million. This is the highest price I can guarantee. Even if you go to Tiangong Mining Group, they won't offer you more than this."

Bi Lang stopped in his tracks. This price was close to his target price, so he looked at Leng San questioningly.

The man in the jacket glanced at Leng San in surprise. This clean-cut boy looked to be only twelve or thirteen years old. Could he be the real person in charge?

"You can decide for yourself, Master Bi," Leng San said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Bi Lang walked back and smiled, "Then let's settle on 130 million. It's too much trouble to carry this big thing around, so you can get it for free."

The man in the jacket gave a thumbs up and laughed, "Brother, you're being hypocritical after getting a good deal. Look, Wanhua Biotechnology Group has already launched a Tier 3 gene enhancement drug. Tier 3 enhanced warriors will be everywhere, and more and more people will be able to get their hands on these nuclear batteries. I'm afraid we won't be able to sell them even for a million."

Bi Lang scoffed, "Stop fooling me. Unless nuclear batteries resume production, it will still be a seller's market with supply falling short of demand. Even the five major powers don't have the production capacity right now."

"Hehe, so you're a smart guy, bro." The man in the jacket laughed awkwardly, stopped arguing, and readily transferred 130 million contribution points into the Wolf Squad's public account.

This was a huge sum of money! Even Bi Lang was incredibly excited, as if the Tier 3 gene enhancement potion was already beckoning to him.

Having just emerged from the supply depot's quiet room, Zhou Chen eagerly asked, "Boss, where can I buy Tier 3 gene enhancement potions? Let's go buy some quickly, I can't wait!"

"Me too!" the fat man exclaimed, his face full of anticipation. Only Leng San and Ye Wenrou remained relatively calm, while Chen Xi, the little girl, showed absolutely no interest in it.

Bi Lang laughed and scolded, "What's the rush, you two? If you're going to buy anything, buy it for the mistress first."

"We're flush with cash now, we can buy them together," Zhou Chen said with a grin.

Leng San shook his head and said, "I don't need it, you guys buy it."

Leng San always had a variety of skills, and in the eyes of Bi Lang and the others, his strength was probably close to the third tier. He must have his own method to become stronger, so when Leng San said that he did not need the third-tier gene enhancement drug, no one was surprised at all.

Bi Lang nodded and said, "Alright, since Xiao San doesn't need it, then the 130 million contribution points will be divided equally among the five of us, which is 26 per person. Xiao San, I'll transfer the money to you right now."

Leng San pondered for a moment and said, "Give me 10 contribution points, but you have to factor in the value of those two beast crystals. Otherwise, don't bother cooperating with me in the future."

Bi Lang looked somewhat troubled. Ye Wenrou glanced at Leng San with her almond-shaped eyes and said softly, "Boss, let's do as Xiao San says. If he thinks those two beast crystals are worth 16, then they're worth 16."

"Alright then!" Bi Lang had no choice but to transfer 10 contribution points to Leng San.

Zhou Chen and the fat man exchanged a glance, secretly grateful, because Leng San only wanted 10, and the remaining 120 million was just enough to buy four gene enhancement drugs, one for each member of the Canglang team.

Leng San glanced at the balance in his account and smiled, "Thank you, Master Bi. It's been a pleasure doing business with you."

Bi Lang laughed and said, "Yes, it's a pleasure to work with you. Xiao San, although you haven't officially joined our Canglang Squad yet, I feel that you are already one of us. I look forward to the day when you officially join us."

As Bi Lang spoke, he stretched out his thick, broad hand and placed it on Leng San's shoulder. Zhou Chen and the fat man also smiled and stretched out their hands, placing them on Leng San's other shoulder.

Ye Wenrou stood aside, smiling warmly. Her heart was also warmed. She bent down and picked up Chenxi, who was tilting her head and looking somewhat puzzled.

Faced with this scene, Leng San couldn't help but feel a little moved. Perhaps Ye Wenrou was right. One person can indeed walk fast, but a group of people can walk more steadily and further.

If I hadn't agreed to cooperate with the Azure Wolf Squad, I probably wouldn't have had the chance to obtain those two beast crystals.