In this wasteland, if there were any signs of law and order, it must be an alliance established on the northern grasslands. Because there were almost no nuclear strikes there, and there were no infectious diseases. Thus, Order was still in the distant land.
However, stability was only a relative term. Slavery, exploitation, and chaotic warfare. Other than the slightly higher food production, it was not much better than the disorderly Wanghai City.
"No, I just come from a relatively wealthy place. Yes, I'm collecting some useful resources for someone. And get rid of some extra stock for us-like the can of soda you just finished, or the three cans of food you wolfed down. Tang Hao stopped pretending to be a member of the Northern Alliance. What if she realized that he was lying after all?
The best idea now was to say that he came from a faraway place. A place that no one had ever been to before.
The girl blushed when she heard the words " wolf down ". She realized that she must have eaten badly at that time. She glared at Tang Hao. Tang Hao laughed and dismissed the idea. He knew that the negotiation was a success.。
"I don't know what you want in this city. All the supermarkets, warehouses, and even the fridges were searched. You couldn't even find a piece of bread.
"Beautiful lady, what is your name?”Tang Hao shook his head.
" Sun Wu 'er," she responded and raised her eyebrows again. With a sly smile on her face, she said,""Let me be clear. If the partnership involves anything unusual, I might blow your head off.
"You're thinking too much, Miss Sun Wu 'er.”Tang Hao sighed. He couldn't sleep with a girl who could kill him at any time. "I only need an experienced tour guide. Do you think I lack food?”
"Then what are you looking for? Could it be…For slaves? Sun Wu 'er paused for a moment before glaring at Tang Hao maliciously.
Of course, if he had enough food, he would definitely have a farm or plantation, as well as related production facilities. Sun Wu 'er's first instinct was that this guy was most likely a slave trader. Slaves were the most outstanding labor force in the wasteland, and human trafficking was a normal thing in the wasteland. However, Sun Wu 'er was deeply disgusted by this, because her sister was probably sold to some unknown place by human traffickers. It would be fine if they were sold to factories, but if they were sold to brothels or cannibals…It was simply a nightmare.
"No, I don't. "This is a complete misunderstanding," Tang Hao explained. "I don't need slaves. I need skills.
"Technique?" Sun Wu 'er seemed confused.
"Yes, technique. Just like the laser gun you're holding and the computer on your arm. Though we have these things, we cannot produce them ourselves. Therefore, we decided to come to this abandoned city in search of some ancient technology.
"These things?" Tang Hao's question caused a mixture of confusion and suspicion. "Are these things very difficult to make? In Rivet Town, many people could assemble these.
Tang Hao cursed in his heart, but he did not show it on his face.
"I'm just giving an example. Our technology is relatively advanced in food production and logistics, but relatively... Well, the general technology might be a little inferior, which is why I'm here.”He didn't blush when he lied. Jiang Chen began to admire his acting skills.
He had already noticed that although this world once possessed extremely high-end technology, civilization had already declined after the nuclear war. Then, it encountered the zombie virus. It was a miracle that the entire human world was not completely destroyed.
Highly-advanced hover cars and internal combustion engine cars existed at the same time. Although some advanced technology was retained, civilization had undoubtedly regressed.
"Whatever." Sun Wu 'er shrugged. "Now, let's talk about my reward.”
" How do you want to pay?" Tang Hao asked after a short pause. He wasn't sure what the currency in this world was.
"C-type batteries, food, and crystals are all fine. Personally, I prefer food. Sun Wu 'er replied. Then she asked with eyes full of desire,""Oh, do you have more curry chicken?
"You've finished eating." Tang Hao sighed with a heartbroken expression. He had never even seen a C-type battery or crystal before. Therefore, there was no doubt that food would be the best choice.
" Oh, I'm sorry," Sun Wu 'er said in an awkward tone. Suddenly, she reverted to her usual vicious personality and stepped on the armrest forcefully. Then she bargained." The remuneration is ten cans of food per month. You have to be responsible for my food too!
"Deal!"
Tang Hao's direct response made Sun Wu 'er feel guilty about her unreasonable request. Although only fools had a conscience in this wasteland, conscience always existed in people's hearts.
Cruelty was just a protective response to survival.
"I will be responsible for your safety.”Sun Wu 'er added, feeling overwhelmed by guilt.
Nonsense! If I die, who will pay you? Tang Hao replied fiercely in his mind. The reward was nothing to him. It would only cost him a few hundred yuan.
"Alright, my beautiful bodyguard, can you untie me now?”The crisis was finally over. Tang Hao finally let out a long sigh. He had almost lost all sensation in his limbs. Sun Wu 'er took out a dagger and cut the rope.
Tang Hao moved and stared at Sun Wu 'er with a sorrowful expression. Then, he went to pick up his empty backpack.
Sun Wu 'er forced an awkward smile and pretended that she had never searched his bag.
"What's next? Leave this place?
"Go out? Why? This will be our temporary gathering point.
Outside the window, the city had lost its vitality. The once crowded streets were now empty, and not a soul could be seen. Countless zombies replaced the once vibrant city. The occasional howls and screams of unknown creatures also spread throughout the dead city. Gunshots were fired not far away, mixed with almost inaudible noise. In a city filled with death, battles occurred every day.
Through the dust-free window, Tang Hao saw danger, death, and gold everywhere.
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