CROSS-WORLD TRADE: A $2 CUP OF NOODLES = 50KG OF GOLD!

CROSS-WORLD TRADE: A $2 CUP OF NOODLES = 50KG OF GOLD!
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A cup of instant noodles sells for $2 on earth, but in the other world, it’s worth 50 kilograms of gold? My name is Yong Chen, a delivery guy who can travel between two worlds. I scalded a saber-toothed tiger with a bag of spicy hot pot and scared primitive people to their knees with a handful of fireworks. In that world where gold litters the ground and giant beasts roam the mountains, I am not only the sole arms dealer but also a profiteer monopolizing all resources. While others are worrying about their mortgages, I am already sitting atop a bank building in the other world, looking down at my business empire. It’s over. I’m barbecued. I watched the out-of-control SUV rushing towards me, my mind completely blank. Just a second ago, I was complaining that the green bracelet I found wasn’t worth much, and the next second, I was about to say goodbye to this world. Boom. The severe pain didn’t come instead, there was a blinding white light. When I opened my eyes again. The hustle and bustle of Jeffong Road was gone, and the biting cold wind had vanished. Before my eyes was a lush primeval forest, the air filled with the earthy and grassy scent of nature. I looked down. My newly bought windproof pants had a big hole, and the jade bracelet I found was gone from my chest, leaving only a circle of green tattoo on my wrist, looking like a birthmark. Where the hell is this? Before I could figure out the situation, a deafening roar came from the distance. Oh whoa! I shivered all over and lay flat in the grass, not daring to move. Through the gaps in the grass, I saw the most outrageous scene of my life by the river. Thousands of wild buffaloes, as large as tanks, were drinking water. Suddenly, a giant golden tiger, twice the size of a Siberian tiger, rushed into the herd like a golden lightning bolt. It bit through the neck of a calf in one go and dragged the one-ton prey towards me like a dead dog. I held my breath. My heart pounding wildly. If I were discovered, my hundred or so pounds wouldn’t even be enough to fill the gaps between its teeth. Fear summoned reality. The tiger stopped 5 meters away from me, dropped the calf, and stared dead at my hiding place with eyes as big as bronze bells. It found me. The tiger pushed off with its hind legs, and a foul wind hit my face. At the moment of life and death, I had no weapons in my hand, only the takeout I hadn’t had time to deliver. Subconsciously, I grabbed the bag of boiled fish with extra spicy red oil and smashed it hard. Bang! The takeout container exploded on the tiger’s face. Boiling hot oil mixed with ghost peppers instantly plastered its face. Roar! The king of beasts let out a shrill scream, covering its eyes and rolling frantically on the ground. Kick it while it’s down? No, run while it’s down. I scrambled up but tripped over the dead calf on the ground, watching the tiger still rolling. A crazy idea suddenly popped into my head this cow seems quite valuable. I grabbed the cow’s leg and recited silently and my heart go back. White light flashed again. The next second, I was sitting on the cold concrete ground of Giafong Road, still clutching the huge carcass of the wild buffalo. Im back? I touched my intact body, then looked at the trophy from the other world beside me, the corners of my mouth rising crazily. That night, I became the biggest beef supplier in Bazho. I called my childhood friend Air Chao over and made up a lie about compensation for a cow hit by a truck. Air Chao’s eyes almost popped out looking at the calf weighing a full 1200 pounds. In the end, he gave me 22,000 in cash at 18 yuan per pound. Holding this money, I lay on the bed, looking at the tattoo on my wrist. This wasn’t a tattoo this was clearly a gate to a mountain of gold. Although I had over 20 ,000 yuan, I knew this was just the beginning. That world was too dangerous. To be a profiteer, I had to save my life first. I bought a full set of stab-proof clothing, an entrenching shovel, and a box of trump cards 30 shot thunder shaking fireworks online. Three days later, fully armed, I traveled again. Same location. The herd of buffaloes was still by the river. This time I wasn’t greedy I chose a stray buffalo and slashed its knee with a custom made long-handled sickle. Just as I was about to harvest the fruit of victory, a vicious wind attacked from behind. Watch out! Someone shouted. I didn’t have time to think and rolled away like a donkey, avoiding a fatal blow. Looking back, it was that golden tabby again. This beast clearly held a grudge its eyes were still red and swollen. Bearing its teeth at me. Enemies really do cross paths. I sneered and pulled out a thick black tube from my chest pocket 30 thunder shaking fireworks bundled together. I called at the fireworks scatling. Times have changed, big guy. I lit the fuse and aimed at the pouncing tiger. Bang. Bang. Bang. Deafening explosions burst on the tiger’s body, sparks flying everywhere. Although this thing couldn’t blast through tiger skin, the loud noise and fire were a dimensional strike against wild animals. The majestic tiger was blasted backward repeatedly, a patch of fur burnt black. Finally, with a wail, it tucked its tail and fled into the forest. Come out. I aimed the smoking tube at the bushes. Three savages wearing animal skins and holding wooden spears walked out tremblingly and fell to their knees with a thud. Great God, spare our lives. Great God, spare our lives. So they were the ones who shouted watch out just now. These were nearby hunters. Led by a man named Wang Bao. In this primitive world, my palm thunder hand just now directly awed them. Language barrier wasn’t an issue, which made things easy. I pointed to the broken-legged buffalo on the ground helped me butcher it. Wang Bao and the others acted as if granted amnesty, working nimbly. Their skinning and deboning techniques were extremely skillful, and in no time, the beef was neatly divided. I kept the best meat and pointed to the remaining pile of awful, the cowhead, and a few hundred pounds of inferior meat these are yours. The men were stunned, then ecstatic, kowtowing like pounding garlic. In their eyes, I not only had explosive combat power but was also generous beyond measure. From Wang Bao, I learned that this place was the territory of Bintai City with Steel City, Song Miu Village. This was a world with human civilization, and moreover, they used gold and silver as currency. Returning to the modern world with a thousand pounds of selected beef, I earned another 28,000 from Erqiao. Back home, I found the atmosphere wrong. My parents’ small noodle shop was deserted, and the old couple was frowning over the ledger. The pandemic coupled with the economic downturn made business bleak, and the landlord wanted to raise the rent. How about we go back to our hometown to farm? Dad sighed. Farm what? I threw several large bags of beef onto the table and slapped down 10,000 yuan. Dad, Mom, I got a batch of top quality imported beef. The channel is absolutely solid. Let’s upgrade the noodle shop, double the meat quantity, keep the price the same. I don’t believe business won’t boom. To reassure them, I made up an excuse about a friend’s company using meat to pay off debt. Looking at the top quality beef with bright red color and clear texture, dad, an old chef of decades, had his eyes go straight. This meat quality, let alone 35 a pound, you couldn’t buy it for 50. The next day, our noodle shop put up a sign more quantity, same price. The aroma of beef noodles wafted through half the street. Those other world buffaloes ate pure, pollution-free spiritual grass the meat was so delicious it made people want to swallow their tongues. In just three days, the noodle shop was full, and there was even a queue. The old couple was so busy their feet didn’t touch the ground, wrinkles on their faces blooming with smiles. With the home front settled, my mind flew back to the other world. Trading beef was profitable but too slow and tiring. The real windfall had to be gold and silver, or, something more special. Coming to Sangmio Village again, I received a hero’s welcome. The beef I shared last time made the whole village celebrate like it was new year. The village children circled around me. I took out a few white rabbit creamy candies and bought off this gang of little guys. Suddenly, I noticed a child named Gur holding a short spear, the spearhead glittering in the sun. That was, glass? I grabbed the short spear and examined it carefully. Yes, it was a fragment of tempered glass, the edges ground very sharp. How could this village, still in the agricultural civilization stage, have tempered glass? Take me to where you picked this up. I stuffed two candies into Gur’s hand. Gur led me into the deep mountains behind the village. Passing through a dense thicket, the scene before me made my scalp tingle. That wasn’t a miracle, but the wreckage of a huge bomber covered in vines. Looking at the model, it seemed like a B-29 from World War II. The fuselage was broken in two, mostly rusted. But in the cockpit, I found a sealed iron box. Prying open the box, wrapped in greaseproof paper lay a brand new M1911 pistol and four large boxes of bullets. I took a deep breath, my heart pounding wildly. In this cold weapon era, this thing was a divine artifact. Oink oink. Just as I was fiddling with the pistol, heavy breathing came from behind. Looking back, a giant wild boar with outward turning tusks rushed out of the woods, aiming straight for the terrified little girl tower beside me. Bang! I raised my hand almost subconsciously and pulled the trigger. The huge recoil numbed my wrist. The bullet drilled precisely into the boar’s eye socket. The 800-pound monster didn’t even grunt before crashing to the ground, sliding all the way to my feet due to inertia. Dead silence. Then, the children erupted in thundering cheers. That night, Sang Neo village held another Holbor feast. My status in the villagers’ eyes had upgraded from great god to true god. It was also on that night that a drunken Wang Bao told me tomorrow was the big market in Bintai city. Lord, do you want to go see? There are many weird and wonderful things there. Early the next morning, I rode the village’s best horse and set off with the merchant caravan. I was a bit rusty at riding, but the original Boda’s physical fitness was good, and I quickly adapted to the bumps. Wang Bao said Bintai City was the largest city within a hundred miles, with a population of over 10,000, a truly prosperous place. I imagined Bintai City to be like those in historical dramas, with blue bricks, gray tiles, and towering city walls. But when I truly stood outside Bintai City, I was completely dumbfounded. The so-called city wall was a circle of four-meter-high log fences. Inside the fence, various stone and wooden houses were scattered haphazardly. That wasn’t strange. What was strange was the building at the highest point in the center of the city. I raised my binoculars, my hands starting to tremble slightly. It was a five-story marble building, typical Baroque-style, Roman columns, circular dome. This was clearly a western-style building from the old Shanghai Bund. What was more fatal was that on the dilapidated roof of the building, a few rusty metal frames stood stubbornly, and a few incomplete characters could be vaguely identified. Hongyuan Bank Although the neon tubes had long shattered, that font, that logo, I was too familiar with it. That is the base camp of the city lord, the Gao family, called Gao family fort. Wang Bao said enviably from the side. Heard the Gao family started their fortune hundreds of years ago by discovering this temple, which hides countless treasures inside. Temple? I lowered the binoculars. Looking at the bank building that seemed out of place in this barbaric world, a chill rushed from the soles of my feet straight to my skull. Here there were World War II bombers, modern-style bank buildings, humans speaking Chinese. This wasn’t some parallel universe’s ancient times. This was Earth. Or rather, this was the rebooted future after civilization was destroyed. Lord, what’s wrong? Seeing my pale face, Wang Bao asked with concern. I took a deep breath, touched the cold M-1911 at my waist, and a playful smile curled the corner of my mouth. Nothing, Wang Bao. I looked at that bank building, my eyes gradually becoming fervent. I just think we’re going to make a fortune. If this is a wasteland then what is buried in this city isn’t just gold and silver, but the treasures left by the entire human civilization. As a profiteer, is there any hunting ground more perfect than this? Let’s go, enter the city. I squeezed the horse’s belly and galloped towards the Gao family fort, the symbol of the afterglow of the old era. As dusk approached, the group could not enter the city and found a place to camp near the outskirts of the market. Early the next morning, they entered the market. It was then that Yongchen had the opportunity to view the entire layout of the Iron City. The city was situated on a high mound in the middle of a basin, with the tallest point being the bank that had astonished him the day before. The entire city spread out from this building like rays from the sun. Near the bank, there were stone and brick mixed structures, which seemed to be the residences of the city’s dignitaries. The further out one went, the more dilapidated the houses became, ranging from wooden houses to mud huts, with all sorts of appearances. This extended all the way to a row of tall wooden city walls. Although the city appeared dirty and shabby in Yang Chen’s eyes, to Wang Bao, it was a good place, only those with identification could live in the city. The bamboo tokens they spoke of were likely the identification cards of this world. Seeing the envy in Wang Bao’s eyes when he talked about those city folks made Yang Chen both amused and exasperated. Beyond, the city walls lay the world of the homeless. Many without identification could only live outside the city, with some building makeshift homes along the base of. The walls. Rather than houses, they were more like ranshackle shanties. They used random tree branches and wild grass as materials, barely able to block the wind, serving little purpose otherwise. Some even lived in underground pits, and a breeze carried the foul stench from those slums from afar. This made Yong Chen furrow his brow. It seemed the productivity level of this world was quite low. Even the city was merely in a primitive state. As he extended his gaze from the base of the city. walls to the distance he noticed a wide open space outside the southern gate of the city. It was about 3,000 meters long and could be 5,000 meters wide. This area had been cleared and many people were gathered there. This was the important purpose of their trip, the monthly market of Iron City. Besides the residents of Iron City, people from nearby villages would also come to the market on this day. Similar to the large markets in his rural hometown, the environment here was far worse. At the very least, the ground where his hometown’s market was located had been hardened. But here, it was all muddy, and many capable merchants set up wooden tables to display their goods for sale. Those without means simply spread straw or animal skins on the ground to sell their wares. However, there were. Indeed many people at this market. Just in this moment he could see hundreds or even thousands of people wandering around. Be careful when we enter the market. Keep any important items secure. Watch out for pickpockets inside. Wang Bao’s horse team slowly approached the market and he was explaining to Yang Chen the precautions to take at the market. After walking for about 10 minutes, they finally reached the entrance of the market. However, entry to the market was not free, a tax had to be paid. This tax was naturally collected by the people of Iron City stationed at the entrance. They would check the goods and estimate their value, then distribute the tax among everyone. The goods Wang Bao’s team brought were dried vegetables, herbs, animal skins, and some small animal jerky collected from the forest. With a medium value, the tax collected by Iron City was 10 coins per person. The team leader, Old Wang, pulled out a string of coins from his pocket, counted them carefully several times, and handed them to the tax officer at the entrance. While they were transacting, Yang Chen was secretly observing the tax officers and the gatekeepers. These should be the public officials of Iron City, and Yang Chen was carefully studying them to gauge the level of civilization in this world. Based on their attire, the result truly surprised Yang Chen, as the equipment of these civil servants was not bad at all. For instance, the tax official wore a red, long robe and a leather hat, with a leather vest on his upper body. He also had a long knife hanging at his waist and was wearing leather boots, looking quite capable and in good spirits. He stood about 1 meter 65 tall, short and sturdy, indicating he had good nutrition. The other two gatekeepers were a bit exaggerated as they were actually wearing armor. Yes, that kind of iron armor. Yangqin didn’t have a deep understanding of ancient armor but he could tell they were wearing something similar to modern chainmail. Each small iron ring was linked together and they both had long swords sheathed at their waists. The most crucial point was that these two gatekeepers had fair skin and deep set eyes looking quite different from Wang Bao and his group who seemed to have some mixed Asian heritage. It appeared to be a world with a mix of races, and judging by the attire of the two gatekeepers, their combat power should not be low. Moreover, their outfits, with armor and dyed clothing, indicated that the civilization level of this world was not too low. Yang Chen estimated it might be on par with the early feudal era of Earth. While he was sizing up the gatekeepers and the tax official, they were also sizing him up. After all, his physique was too conspicuous in this world. Standing. Around 1 meter 90, coupled with regular exercise, he couldn’t say he had a tiger’s back and a bear’s waist, but he definitely had long limbs. The key point, was that his outfit was distinctly different from Wang Bao and his group. Wang Bao and his companions were all in tattered clothes, with muddy feet. But Yang Chen, was dressed in a blue windbreaker on top, grey work pants on the bottom, and a pair of yellow boots on his feet. With this attire and his spirit, he looked nothing, like an ordinary person. So, just before entering the market gate, the tax official waved his hand, and the two gatekeepers stopped Yang Chen. Wang Bao and the others, were startled, sir, what is this? May I ask, what is your esteemed name, sir? The tax official ignored Wang Bao and his muddy companions, turning to Yang. Chen and Baoing respectfully while asking, oh, I am just a wandering traveler, and I happened to arrive near this Iron City recently. I encountered Wang Bao and his group earlier, and they mentioned that the market in Iron City is very lively, so I came to take a look. The tax official was taken aback, this was definitely someone who had seen the world. Just from the clarity of his speech, his neither servile nor overbearing attitude, and his composure, it was evident. He was nothing. Like Wang Bao and those muddy folks who spoke with their heads down, too timid to even look him in the eye. Seeing his open and upright demeanor, he didn’t seem like a spy, so he waved his hand and let him pass. After all, he had no reason to detain someone arbitrarily, and his main task was to collect taxes and maintain order. In the market. Other matters related to city defense were not under his jurisdiction. That really scared me just now. Once inside the market, Wang Bao couldn’t help but wipe the cold sweat from his forehead. In the eyes of these simple villagers, the tax official was already a significant figure. The age-old universal rule that the common people do not confront officials applied in any world. He wasn’t too clear about Yang Chen’s background, but he knew that this brother Yang was not someone to be trifled with. He could single -handedly kill wild buffalo in the wild and take down wild boars with his bare hands. Even among their seasoned hunters, such achievements were unimaginable. So just now, he was genuinely worried that Brother Yang might lose his temper and get into a scuffle with the tax official. Fortunately, Brother Yang didn’t get angry, and the tax official didn’t press the issue. Soon, they received the sign issued by the tax official and found their stall. The people from Songmyo village began unloading goods and setting up their stall right next to it. They would spend the next three days here. trading the dried meat, furs, herbs, and other goods they brought for salt, cloth, farming tools, ironware, and other supplies for daily life and production. You all set up here, I’m going to stroll around the market. Yangchen greeted Wang Bao and the others, who waved their hands to indicate he was free to do as he pleased. Yangchen strolled through the market, and the sights dazzled him. Despite the primitive and ignorant appearance of this world, the market truly opened his eyes. It wouldn’t be accurate. To say it had everything, but it certainly had what one would expect. For instance, the most common vendors were those selling grains. These grain merchants must have some capital. Most of them had several shelves, each displaying multiple jars of rice. Inside were various types of grains, including rice and flour similar to those on earth, as well as sorghum, millet, and various beans. There were also many crops he didn’t recognize. Nearby, there were spice vendors, and even from a distance, he could smell the strong aroma of various spices. Some of those spices were unfamiliar to him as well. Next to these shops, there was a small street selling food, with vendors offering noodles, steamed buns, and even various roasted meats and fried products. Looking at the food on this street, Yang Chin thought, it turns out this world isn’t as backward as he had imagined. Further in, there were several blacksmith shops, surrounded by a crowd. Inside the blacksmith shops, the fires blazed brightly, with several masters swinging large hammers. Outside, people were placing orders, some holding wooden boards and sketching the shapes of the items they wanted with charcoal. The masters would then discuss materials, timelines, and finally, prices. In front of the blacksmith shops hung rows of knives, spears, axes, and various farming tools. Seeing this, Yang Chin confirmed that they had indeed entered the Iron Age. However, none of this was what he was looking for. Finally, in the distance he spotted several butcher shops which also had a crowd gathered around them. On the counters of the butcher shops lay various types of meat, pork, beef, and chicken. Looking at the burly men in front of the counter, Yang Chen was immediately reminded of the character from Water Margin, Xinguansi. It seemed this world had no taboos against meat. Moreover, it was unlike the ancient times on his planet where killing cattle was prohibited. Sir, may I ask what you would like? The Xinguansi, noticing Yang Chen’s imposing presence at the stall, asked. Uh, is this beef and pork all raised by you? Yang Chen was taken aback, not expecting the sudden question, so he countered with another question. Xinguansi. Was momentarily stunned by his inquiry, then grinned, forcing a smile that looked worse than crying. Ha ha ha, raised? What for? Aren’t there plenty of? Them out on the grasslands? Hearing this, young Chen immediately felt relieved. It seemed there were no taboos against hunting in the wild here. Oh, then, may I ask who hunts these wild cattle and wild boars? Uh, there are over a dozen hunting teams in this iron city, and they go out to hunt every day. Hey, are you buying or not? Xin Guangxi instinctively answered, then suddenly narrowed his eyes, angrily asking Yang Chen. Yang Chen initially wanted to say he wasn’t buying, but then he had a change of heart. Buy? Why not? Weigh me a whole piece of that meat. Yang Chen pointed at the large piece of beef in front of him, and upon hearing this, Xin Guangxi immediately brightened up. All right, sir, please wait a moment. Saying this, he took the piece of beef and hung it on a hook. It was surprisingly a very primitive scale. A total of 6 Jin 8 Liang, that’ll be 550 coins. Yang Chen didn’t know what the measurement system in this world was like, nor whether they used a decimal system or something else. In any case, he estimated that this large piece of meat, by Earth’s standards, would definitely weigh around 20 Jin. He wasn’t in a hurry to pay and pointed to a piece of pork nearby, weigh this one for me too. Jin Guanxi’s face lit up with joy, no problem. Just like that, Yang Chen ordered a large piece of pork and a large piece of chicken, the piece of pork weighed over 30 pounds, and the Chicken was no small matter either, considering it was cut from a large turkey. To be honest, the wild chickens Yang Chen had seen could rival the ostriches on earth. Sir, the total for this meat is 1,550 coins. If that’s inconvenient for you, you can also give me 100 tails of silver. The town vendor smiled at Yang Chen, who by now had a rough understanding of the currency conversion in this world. Uh, I’m sorry, I have no money. What? I spit. You filthy scoundrel, are you trying to fool your grandfather? The vendor, with a black face and a bushy beard, slammed his large knife down onto the wooden counter with a bang. The blow. Cut a corner off the chopping board and he rolled up his sleeves, ready to rush out and beat someone up. At that moment, Yang Chun chuckled. Calm down, calm down. Although I don’t have silver, I can trade you something. The vendor’s eyes widened like copper bells, what? Do you have to trade? I have this. Yang Chun said jokingly, already pulling out a small glass bottle from his pocket. Wow, such a. Beautiful crystal bottle. The omlookers gasped in amazement and the vendor across from him also looked hesitant. Anyone who could carry such a beautiful crystal bottle was certainly not an ordinary person. Yangchen then gestured for him to extend his hand. He twisted off. The cap and poured a little white crystal into his palm, indicating for him to taste it. The vendor, skeptical, took a small pinch of the white powder and put it in his mouth. Instantly, his eyes bulged out as if they were about to pop out of their sockets. This is too delicious. The vendor’s exclamation sounded like a ghostly wail, startling the crowd around him. Especially his exaggerated expression. With wide open eyes piqued the curiosity of the onlookers. Everyone was eager to know what Yangchen had given this guy to eat. Just then, a tall and robust middle-aged man emerged from behind the stall. Why are you shouting so loudly, second brother? Big brother, come. Quickly, this stuff, is so sweet. The black-faced, bushy-bearded vendor turned to beckon the ruddy-faced man to come over quickly. He then offered the remaining white powder in his hand to the big man. The big man took a taste and was immediately stunned. So sweet. At that moment, Yang Chen, standing across from them, smiled. Indeed, no one in this world could resist the temptation of sugar. That’s right. The small jar of white crystals he had taken out was sugar. This was one of the carefully selected supplies he had brought before. His journey. He had considered many options before coming, like bringing some salt or ironware. But after much thought, he chose sugar. After all, this item is considered a luxury in any ancient world and could yield the greatest returns. It was worth much more than salt or ironware, so he opted to bring sugar. As for instant noodles or canned goods, he thought better of it. It wasn’t that they were inconvenient. It was just that it would be hard to set a price for those items in trade. But sugar was different. May I ask, sir, what do you have in your hand? Snowflake sugar. Yang Chen announced the name he had prepared for the sugar long ago. Seconds, crystal clear, like. Ice and snow, seconds. Unexpectedly, the ruddy-faced man was quite eloquent. May I ask your surname? Yang Chen inquired cautiously. Oh, my surname is Zhang and my name is Zhang Yu. This is my second brother, named Liu Fei. The ruddy-faced man quickly introduced himself. My name is Yang Chen. Yang Chen also stated his name. Brother Zhang, may I ask if I can trade this bottle of snowflake sugar for your meat? For his first transaction, Yang Chen didn’t beat around the bush, especially since he had been out for more than a day. Zhang Yu was taken aback, then exchanged glances with the vendor beside him. But, if you are unwilling, then forget it. Yang Chen noticed the other party hesitating and turned to leave. However, as he turned, he discreetly glanced at the two brothers. With his years of experience accompanying his mother to the market as a child, he knew this tactic of feigned indifference would be hard for the brothers to resist. Sure enough, before he could even set his raised foot down, he heard Liu Fei calling from behind, Brother Yang, please wait. We can trade. Oh, that’s great. Yang Chen turned around with a smile. Zhang Yu wasn’t one to dawdle either, he quickly found a wooden bottle from behind. Then he watched as Yang Chen poured the entire 50 milliliters of bottled sugar from his hand into the wooden bottle, without leaving a drop. With the transaction complete, Yang Chen didn’t linger, picking up the meat and turning to leave the meat stall. However, he didn’t rush back to Wang Bao and the others, instead, he found a secluded corner and, after a flash of white light, returned. Hey, where have you been all day? You didn’t answer your phone, hurry up and come help. As soon as Yang Chen entered his family’s shop, his mother pulled him into the kitchen to help. He was busy all afternoon and it wasn’t until the last table of customers was sent. Off that he finally had time to sit down and catch his breath. This afternoon had warned Yang Chen out, it turned out that the small ads. He had posted the day before and the promotional banners his father had put up were effective. Additionally, taking advantage of the situation. His father had also organized an event at the nearby market. So, for the past couple of days, the shop had been bustling with business. Indeed, no promotional tactic was as effective as this discount promotion. What was once a quiet business suddenly became a hit. After all, for 6 yuan, one could get a bowl of vegetarian noodles and for an additional 8 yuan, they could exchange it for a large piece of sauced beef steak. A total of only 14 yuan, at other shops, you might only be able to add an egg and a piece of dried tofu. For that price, even trying to add a pork chop would be a stretch. Where could you find such value? That steak wasn’t just some misleading. Picture, it was a real steak the size of a palm, with meat an inch thick. Ever since someone tried it the night the ad went out, their business had been non-stop for the past two days. A small shop that usually sold over a hundred bowls of noodles a day had recently been selling two to three hundred bowls daily. This sudden doubling of revenue had made the elderly couple extremely happy, although they were tired, seeing the cash coming and made them very pleased. Of course, the meat was sourced by their son, so it didn’t count towards their operating costs and he had never mentioned how much it cost. Their son had also told them not to ask too many questions, fearing that the more they knew, the heavier their burden would feel, so they just focused on selling. Thus, the elderly couple didn’t inquire further, but they knew the meat’s origins were likely a bit shady. However, they were confident in its quality, with Yang Dad’s 20 years of experience as a chef, he could tell good meat from bad. That’s why they felt secure selling it. Moreover, the most obvious benefit of this promotional event was the influx of customers. A street that usually saw no one suddenly had a crowd of people walking into their shop from who knows where. And not all customers just came for noodles, some ordered stir-fried dishes and drinks. This way, the profits were even higher. In the past two days, their net profit exceeded 10,000, which made the elderly couple feel quite pleased. By the way, son, were running low on meat again. After finally finishing the busy lunch, old Yang said to his son. Yang Chen pointed to several. Large bags in the kitchen, look, I came back this time to bring you supplies. Yang dad and Yang mom quickly shoveled a few bites of. Rice before diving into the kitchen. This time I brought some beef and some pork, you can handle it. Yang Chen was savoring his meal. in the front when a scream came from the kitchen it startled he hurried into the kitchen to see that it was his mom and dad pulling the huge wild chicken out of the bag this wild chicken was the one he had traded from that town vendor but it had already been prepared the feathers were plucked the head chopped off leaving just the body which weighed over a hundred pounds his parents had never seen such a large bird and were completely stunned ah ha this is an ostrich i got from a friend why not let dad try it in his brazing pot this is an ostrich Looking at the giant bird weighing over a hundred pounds, his parents whitened their eyes. Although they felt something was off, they ultimately accepted Yang Chen’s explanation. Indeed, in this world, the only bird that could be that big was an ostrich. Ha, this time we’ll also try something new and see what ostrich meat tastes like. Yang dad was more quick-witted and a bit bolder. With the help of Yang mom and Yang Chen, they lifted the big bird onto the cutting board, ready to start cutting. But you know, Americans roast these things using a large oven, too bad we don’t have that kind of equipment. However, I believe dad’s old brazing soup will be quite suitable for this. While Yang Chen helped his dad dismember the big bird, he chatted away to distract them. He didn’t want them to think too much. And sure enough, as dad kept cutting, he got into the groove. Of course, my brazing skills were passed down from your grandfather. Our Yang family’s brazing technique is unmatched. This wasn’t an exaggeration. Back in the day, his grandfather was a renowned master chef known for his large banquets. Whenever there was a wedding or a celebration, everyone would invite his grandfather to be the head chef. Unfortunately, his grandfather passed away suddenly due to heart disease so dad only learned a fraction of his skills. He managed to learn the technique for making the braising soup, but the other skills were never fully passed down. Look at this ostrich meat, it’s really firm, all lean meat. Cooking it in a stir-fry or traditional way would definitely not taste good. It really needs to be braised to absorb the flavor. Mom said while helping out, observing the ostrich meat. Speaking of which, mom usually killed chickens and ducks so she could tell the quality of poultry meat at a glance. And this otherworldly bird was indeed mostly lean. Meat with little fat, if prepared traditionally, it would surely be tough and unappetizing. It really needed dad’s braising expertise to handle it. Hey, where did you get such a big fellow? Just as the three of them were. Preparing the ostrich, a voice suddenly came from outside the kitchen. The voice was sweet and soft, making one feel weak at the knees just by hearing it. Yang Chen peeked out and immediately smiled, Sister Chen Chen, you’re here. There weren’t many customers in the shop earlier, and the three of them were busy in the back kitchen, leaving the kitchen door open. At that moment, a young woman of medium height, with a graceful figure and a fiery, hot body, stood at the kitchen door. She had big waves of hair, fair skin, a high-nose bridge, and a pair of almond-shaped eyes. Just a glance from her could make anyone feel weak. This woman was Zhang Yu Chen, the owner of A. liquor store on the same street as theirs. Although Yang Dad ran a noodle shop, he also made some stir-fried dishes and sold a bit of liquor. Customers would sometimes order a couple of dishes and drinks from their place. When they ran low on cigarettes or alcohol, they would go to Zhang Yuchian’s store to get some. Eventually, they ended up borrowing quite a bit from her, usually settling up monthly. Zhang Yuchian also treated their place like a cafeteria, frequently ordering from them and having Yang Chen deliver the food. So the two families interacted often and had a pretty good relationship. Ha, today we just got an ostrich, it’s so big that we have to break it. Down to make braised dishes, Yang Mom said with a smile as she walked out of the kitchen to greet Zhang Yuchian, explaining briefly. Zhang Yuchian’s eyes lit up, oh, an ostrich? I really haven’t tried it before. Haha, no. Problem. Once it’s marinated, I’ll have Inuan bring some over for you to taste. Yang Dad said curiously from inside. Zhang Yuchian chuckled, then I’ll be waiting. Sister Qian, you haven’t eaten yet, have you? What are you? Having today? Yang Chen asked as he walked out from the kitchen after helping Yang Dad with the ostrich. Nope, a few customers came during lunch and I’ve been delayed until now. I’m starving. I’ll have a bowl of your signature. Steak noodles, huh, it’s rare for your place to have a promotion. You can’t pass up on this opportunity. Zhang Yuchian laughed and Yang Chen replied with a smile, Alright, Sister Qian, please wait over there. At that. Moment, Yang dad also got up, washed his hands, and started making the noodles. Their method of making noodles is similar to Lan’s how beef noodles, but the broth and toppings are a bit different. The broth is also beef soup, but mixed with a bit of marinated soup, making it richer and more fragrant. As for the toppings, one piece of steak from their place is enough for other noodle shops to use for half a year. Before long, the noodles were ready, and Yang Chen brought them out. Zhang Yuchen looked at the bowl next to her, where a thick cut steak the size of a palm with bone was placed, and couldn’t help but sigh. Wow. Is your place trying to go out of business? That’s. Such a big piece. Hey, what can I do? Business has been bad for a while so now it’s just to make a little noise and attract some customers. Yang Chan replied. Sister Chan was beautiful and graceful, exactly his type of. Mature woman. With the chance to chat with her he naturally wasn’t in a hurry to leave. But just then, the door of the small shop was pushed open again and a medium built old man with grey hair walked in. It was their landlord. Tian Da Guang. Yang Chen’s brow furrowed, but he still greeted him with a smile. Oh, Grandpa Tian, you’re here. Little Yang, where are you? By the way, where’s your dad? I’m here, Uncle Tian. What brings you here? Today? Oh, it’s nothing major, just what I mentioned to you over the phone a few days ago. In another month, your rent will be due. Are you renewing the lease for this place? If we renew, the rent will definitely have to go up. Upon hearing this, Yang Dad and Yang Mom immediately put on worried faces. No, Uncle Tian, you know what our business is like, right? Besides, the pandemic has been ongoing for the past two years. Our shop has been closed and open multiple times, and we’ve stopped four times in the last two years. We’ve paid the rent on time each time, and we’ve been holding on. Moreover, after the pandemic, the customer flow has been continuously declining. You see, the rent can’t just stay the same, can it? Yang Dad immediately started to vent his grievances, but the old man across from him narrowed his eyes, his nose turning a bit red. Well, I don’t care. The. Contract is signed, and it must be followed. If there’s a pandemic, no one can help that. As for the decline in customer flow? I don’t think so. Your business has been pretty good these past few days, hasn’t it? I’ve been. Watching. When the old man said this, a glint of cunning flashed in his eyes. Just a moment ago, when dad was negotiating with the old man, Young Chen was clenching his fists. Their family had been renting this place for business. For five or six years. In the beginning, they could still afford the rent, but Tian Di Guang saw that their business was doing well and raised the rent every year. For those two years, their business was still okay, but others might have moved out long ago. Moreover, this old man particularly liked to take advantage, frequently bringing a few friends to eat at their shop. He would often eat without paying, and if he ate a bit more, he would use his landlord status to ask for discounts. Plus, during holidays, he would come to their place to take some marinated snacks to I in the past, my parents tolerated it to avoid trouble, after all, we were under their roof. But this guy has been even worse in the last two years, especially since the pandemic forced the closure of businesses. Many landlords have shown understanding towards their tenants, offering a few months of rent relief or reducing it by half, but he, on the other hand, won’t give you a single cent off and still expects you to pay on time. It’s as if all the things we used to take from them for free have been fed to the dogs, without a shred of gratitude. While rent relief is a matter of goodwill, not providing it is a matter of obligation. But one shouldn’t be so double standard. When you were taking advantage of the Yang family, why didn’t you talk about obligations? This is just too disgraceful. Now that business has picked up a bit, this guy comes around wanting to raise the rent. If it weren’t for my parents being present, Yang Chen really wanted to slap him a couple of times. I see your business is doing quite well. You’re so generous with promotions, so don’t come crying poor to me. Just like this, if you want to renew the lease, the rent will increase by 10%, next year it will be $88,000. Hearing this old wall lamp, Yang Chen felt like kicking him. At this moment, Yang dad frowned tightly, well, Uncle Tian, could you give me two days to think it over? What’s there to think about? If you’re thinking, it’s going to be overdue. According to the contract, if you want to continue renting, you must notify me a month in advance. If you delay any longer, I’ll have to deduct your deposit. This old Tian was relentless and the veins on Yang Chen’s forehead were about to burst. Hey, old Tian, what are you doing? Is it necessary to bully people like this? It’s just one day, what’s your rush? Are you going to a funeral? At that moment, Zhang Yuchian, who was eating noodles in front, couldn’t stand it anymore. She and Tian Deguang were old neighbors, but she didn’t hold back at all when she spoke. What was even more surprising was that when Tian Deguang saw her, he immediately wilted like a mouse seeing a cat. Oh, it’s sister Tian. You’re eating here? I didn’t bring my reading glasses today, so I didn’t see it was you. Didn’t see it? Now you see it, right? Are you done talking? If you’re done, hurry up and get lost, don’t disturb my meal. Just let old Yang tell you tomorrow. Zhang Yuchian’s rapid-fire remarks left the Yang. Family dumbfounded. The usually arrogant Tian Deguang was now being scolded by Zhang Yuchian like a grandson, not daring to say much. This scene truly amazed the Yang family, seeing Tian Deguang’s obedient demeanor. was like seeing tofu being pointed out by Brian, one thing subduing another. After Zhang Yuchian finished speaking, he turned around and left in a huff, and just before reaching the door, he made a phone gesture. Towards Yang Dad. That old guy isn’t worth anything, you don’t have to be afraid of him. After Tian Da Guan left the noodle shop, Zhang Yuchian said to the Yang family. Yang Dad had a bitter smile on his face. There’s nothing we can do, after all, he is the landlord. Sigh, another rent increase, it seems this noodle shop really can’t go on. Yang Mom sighed beside him, saying that the noodle shop had just started, to show some signs of improvement in the past few days, but if they just stopped, they would really feel it was a pity. However, to continue, they truly couldn’t bear the high rent. Adding in a year’s worth of utilities and other expenses, the two of them were practically working for the landlord. Well, how about this, there’s a small storefront next to my cigarette shop, but it’s a bit smaller. If you think it’s, okay, I’ll rent that storefront to you. Seeing the worried faces of the Yang family, Zhang Yuchian suddenly spoke up. The Yang family was taken aback by this and Yang Chen’s face lit up with joy, Sister Qian. Are you talking about that small storefront next to yours? The store the Yang family was currently renting was a 90-square-meter, two-story small shop. The first floor was the kitchen and dining area, while the second floor was where the Yang family lived. The store Zhang Yuchen mentioned was less than 100 meters down the same street, right next to her cigarette shop, a small shop of about 50 square. Meters, also two stories. Previously, Yang Chen judged that once the pandemic improved, the foot traffic on their street would also warm up. So he really didn’t want to leave this street. But if Tian Da Guan insisted on raising the rent, they would have to look for a suitable storefront elsewhere. Unexpectedly, Zhang Yuchian actually stepped in to help this time. However, Yang’s father hesitated a bit because that storefront was too small, with only over 50 square meters. If they separated out a kitchen, there would be no space left for customers to dine in. How could he do business without a place for customers to eat? Relying solely on takeout, they wouldn’t be able to sustain themselves. Well, if you’re willing, the rent will be $30,000 a year. Upon hearing Zhang Yuchian’s offer, the Yang family felt a warmth in their hearts as this was truly a friendly price. Because on this street, even a 50 square meter shop would average over $50,000 in rent. But Zhang Yuchian only wanted $30,000, wasn’t. This clearly helping them out. Ah, this. Yang’s father was still a bit hesitant, but at that moment, Yang Chen spoke up. Thank you so much, Sister Qian, we’ll rent this shop. Ha, that’s wonderful. Looks. Like I won’t have to change places for meals in the future. Unexpectedly, Zhang Yuchian seemed even happier than they were. Goodness, with her like this, it seemed she was treating their home like a cafeteria. Zhang Yuchian was also straightforward, she finished her noodles in a few bites. Alright, I’ll go back and prepare the contract. Once I’m ready, I’ll call you over to sign. This way, you won’t have to endure. Tian Deguan’s temper anymore. Don’t worry, I’ll specify in the contract that the rent won’t increase for three years. I won’t do those dirty tricks that Tian Deguan loves. Thank you so much, sister. Chen. Yang Chen excitedly took Zhang Yuchian’s hand and shook it vigorously. Her plump little hand was fair and soft, and Zhang Yuchian shot him a glance, smooth talker. After saying that, she turned around and swayed her graceful waist as she left. Oh my goodness, my dear son. Why were you in such a hurry to agree to her? As soon as Zhang Yuchian stepped out of their store, Yang’s father immediately turned into a long-faced expression and said to Yang Chen. Although he knew his son had good intentions, the problem was, he really didn’t want to rent that storefront from Zhang Yuchian. Exactly. Son, that shop is so small, how can you do business there? What if customers come in and there’s no place to sit for a bowl of noodles? How can we run a noodle shop then? Just doing takeout, wouldn’t that mean working for the platform for nothing? Why are you so confused? Goodness, even his mother joined in the complaints. If it weren’t for Yang Chen being older, this couple would probably give him a mixed doubles lecture. But Yang Chen just chuckled, who said we still have to run a noodle shop. Ha, what do you mean by that? I mean we won’t run a noodle shop, what business will we do instead? Upon hearing Yang Chen’s words, Yang’s father and mother were instantly stunned. Dad, let’s talk about this noodle shop business. You’ve been doing it for so many years, getting up early and working late from morning till night. How much can you sell in a day? Uh, this. I’ve calculated for you, on good days, you can sell over 300 bulls, and that’s already the limit. On slow days, you might only sell a few dozen bulls. Averaging it. Out, the net profit in a day is only about 500 to 600 yuan, and that’s with both of you. So, working hard all day, what’s the point? Yangchen spoke eloquently, and his parents fell silent. In fact, this was still Yangchen being optimistic, on bad business days, they wouldn’t even make that much money. After a full day of work, making 200 to 300 yuan would be considered good. This meant that most of the time, the two of them running the small shop for a month would only yield an income of 6,000 to 7,000 yuan. In fact, this income is about the same as working as a security guard or doing some quoting. If things go well, the two of them could earn 5,000 to 6,000 a month. The old couple knows their son’s intentions, but what else can they do if they don’t do this? They want to learn from the young people and work in a factory, but they are rejected because of their age. They could work as security or cleaners, but they can’t bring themselves to do that, so they can only stick to this small shop, just to, get by. At least it’s a bit better than being a security guard or cleaner, as the six or seven thousand earned is pure profit after deducting living expenses. However, in the past two years, the business has, indeed been declining year by year. So, after we rent Sister Chan’s shop, we need to change our approach. As for the noodle shop, I think we can forget about it, if we are going to do something, let’s do. Something more relaxed. Yang Chan had already calculated everything for his parents, and sure enough, as soon as he said this, both Yang dad and Yang mom’s eyes lit up. Oh. Then what should we do? Let’s do. Marinated food and cooked dishes. You’ve seen the business these past few days, many customers come for the value. To put it simply, they come for the meat. As long as we are affordable and the taste is good. We don’t have to worry about not having customers. And dad’s skills, do we need to worry about the taste? Although the competition in cooked food is fierce, the key is that our raw material costs are low. You too don’t worry, as long as I’m here, our materials will not be a problem. Yangchen patted his chest and said, and we can keep innovating, whatever others have, we should have. What others don’t have, we can have too, like marinated ostrich meat, no one else has that, right? Hey, this is a gimmick. As long as the business picks up, we can do promotions from time to time and we won’t have to worry about not having customers. Hearing Yangchen say this, young dad and young mom’s eyes sparkled. And Yangchen thought to himself that he would love for the family to have promotions every day since his meat has no cost. As long as they throw out the costs for labor, water, electricity, and rent, everything left would be pure profit. So he really wasn’t afraid of anyone when it came to promotions and price wars. Hey. You. Know what, that’s really the case. Look at the cooked food shops around here, there really aren’t many that are doing well. Exactly, we people from Basho are picky eaters and love meat. As long as your skills. Don’t decline, Dad, we really don’t have to worry about business. Yang Dad and Yang Mom suddenly felt that Yang Chen’s idea was quite feasible. Moreover, making marinated food only requires one pot in the morning. The rest of the time can be spent at the front preparing cold dishes. This business is much easier than running a noodle shop, and even if they can sell the same profit as the noodle shop, they wouldn’t be at a loss. After all, they wouldn’t have to work as hard as they did when running the noodle shop. And from what they know, the profit from a cooked food shop is not low at all. Plus, there isn’t a decent cooked food shop on this street. The more the old couple discussed, the more they felt that this business was indeed feasible. On the other side, Yang Chen was already overjoyed. After all, selling marinated. Food is much more straightforward than selling noodles, right? And this is just a front. Once dad sets up the marinated food shop, he will find a processing factory to help produce a batch of vacuum-packed marinated food with the meat provided by him. Then he can sell it online, as there are all kinds of online stores these days. With this cooked food shop as a cover and a qualification certificate, he can sell. Online. And as long as you pay your taxes normally, no one will come to check on you. This is the route he designed for making a fortune. Once he has money, he can buy various equipment to explore the other world. By then, he could get a couple of excavators and some mining equipment to take to the other world. That place is a vast expanse with great potential. But for now, he can only keep a low profile and make money. Waiting for the moment he earns his first bucket of gold to take off. But son, this shop only has 50 square meters upstairs. With the three of us, it won’t be enough to live in. Suddenly, mom remembered. Something and looked at Yan Chen. Yang Chen suddenly laughed, hey, that’s easy, you two can live upstairs and I’ll just rent a place outside. This was precisely another of Yang Chen’s schemes, renting sister. Chen’s shop this time was his way of killing two birds with one stone. On one hand, it would help his parents shift their mindset to running a cooked food business. On the other hand, he wanted to live on his own, a thought he had for a long time. Now he could finally move out with justification. Before, he just wanted to escape his parents’ nagging. But now, there was an additional reason he needed to frequently. Travel between two worlds, and living with his parents was simply inconvenient. If his parents caught him, it would be a huge problem. So renting a place was the most cost-effective solution. Not only would he avoid his parents’ nagging, but more importantly, he could come and go freely between the two worlds. Moreover, because of his travels, he might need to frequently shop online for some special equipment, and if his parents saw that, not only would he face their nagging, but it could also lead to war. Hey, isn’t that just wasting money? When mom heard he wanted to rent a place, she complained a bit about him. Spending money recklessly. Hey, mom, don’t worry. Xiao Chang rented a three-bedroom apartment over by the dock. I can live there without spending much. And it’s convenient, we can do business together. Yang Chen quickly explained. Xiao Chang was the friend who had introduced him to this opportunity, someone he had previously worked with in food delivery. Sure enough, after hearing this, his mother stopped talking. His father, standing nearby, secretly tugged at her sleeve, thinking their son had grown up and had his own ideas, so let him be. And, mom. You know that Aunt Lee’s family, right? They do business in the Southern Dynasty, don’t they? What do they do again? Oh, I remember now. They seem to be in the street burger business, right? They sent several videos, and I watched them, they really do a great job. I think. Since we have an advantage in meat, why don’t we get into this business? Besides, didn’t you work at your cousin’s shop for a while? You know how to make burgers, right? So, we can sell marinated snacks while also making burgers, I guarantee the business will be booming. And making burgers is much simpler than making noodles, most of the ingredients are semi-finished products that can be prepared in advance. You can make one in just a few minutes, it’s quick and has high profit. As Yang Chin spoke, his mother’s attention was immediately captured. Hey, this idea is great. Old Lee and his family have relied on their burger-making skills to set up a snack stall and a Southern Dynasty and they bought two houses there. And recently, I heard they even bought one in the provincial capital of their hometown. The old Li that Yang’s mom mentioned was a classmate from her vocational school days. Back then, the two of them had worked at a state-owned enterprise for several years, which was later sold due to poor performance. Both lost their jobs, and over the years, Yang’s mom had done various jobs, including working for Yang Chen’s cousin. That cousin was the most successful among their generation, having joined A. domestic Chinese burger chain early on. Later, she opened many branches, and for a time, Yang’s mom worked at her burger shop. So, she knew how to make those burgers. Her classmate later went to work in the Southern Dynasty with her husband and son. Luckily, her husband had learned welding and had worked as a mechanic. While working for the locals in the Southern Dynasty, he discovered a business opportunity and modified a food truck to make burgers. He then learned the burger-making techniques from the Southern Dynasty and started making burgers. on his modified food truck. Of course, the burgers they made were quite different from the fried chicken burgers popular in their home country, they focused on beef burgers.To be honest, it really took off because it was clean, hygienic, affordable in large quantities, and tasted good. A family of three relied on this skill to make a fortune in the southern dynasty, buying two apartments in the capital. Not. Long ago, they also purchased a house in their hometown’s provincial capital, just waiting to earn enough to retire. Since they had a good. relationship with young ma in the past the two often video chatted to be frank they had been recommended to learn how to make hamburgers before after all it wasn’t a high difficulty skill and the other party was doing it in the southern dynasty so there was no conflict of interest they were genuinely kind-hearted wanting to help them out during that time their mother really did investigate the market and it turned out that making hamburgers was quite profitable but the problem was that the initial investment wasn’t low and most importantly The price of beef was too high for them to afford. Currently, there are many hamburger fast food restaurants on the market. However, the ones that can serve beef hamburgers in large quantities are really just places like Golden Arches and Burger King, even the main offering at Kaifeng Cuisine is chicken hamburgers. As for those domestic hamburger shops, it’s even more evident that they mainly sell chicken hamburgers. Why is that? Is it because people in the country don’t like beef hamburgers? Wrong. Everyone knows that beef hamburgers taste better. and have higher nutritional value but the problem is that beef hamburgers are expensive. In contrast, chicken hamburgers are much cheaper. So, whether it’s those franchise domestic hamburger chains or privately owned hamburger fast food places, almost 90% of what they sell is chicken hamburgers, simply because they are affordable. This is precisely the market consumption pain point that Yang Chen discovered. That is, there are no cheap beef hamburger shops on the market. In places like Golden Arches and Burger King, a beef hamburger combo starts at over 20. an adult can’t even get full from that what if he could open a mid-range hamburger fast food place that specializes in beef after all he could continuously bring back beef from another world so it wouldn’t hurt to let his mother try it out if this store becomes popular in the future it would prove that there is potential for growth and expansion when the time comes with enough money they could turn it into a large chain don’t underestimate these chain stores although the entry barrier is low and there’s not much Technical content, and the profits are slim, this is exactly the type of business Yang Chen desires. Because with a low entry barrier, fierce, competition, and slim profits, this business model is overlooked by capital. They would find such a business model dirty, tiring, slow, to make money, and not suitable for storytelling in the capital market. This way, no one would bother him, and he could quietly bide his time, and make a fortune in silence. After all, in this day and age, even someone as strong as old Ma can fall from grace and find themselves in trouble. So in his view, making money quietly is the way to go. And while the profits from one or two stores would definitely be slim, what if it were ten, eight, or even hundreds or thousands? I’ll call Old Lee right now and ask her to teach me how to make Korean-style hamburgers. His mother was a doer, once she decided, she immediately took out her phone to call Aunt Lee Young-chan smiled and added a few more. Words, Mom, don’t just focus on learning the technique, the key is to see what equipment they use. When the time comes, we should also. Get a few machines, after all, mechanical efficiency is always much faster than human labor. The key is to make it less tiring for both of you. Yang Chen sat calmly in front of Wang Bao in their stall. Wang Bao and the others had cleared a spot on their long table for him to place his goods. The items in front of him were very simple, two small bottles, one containing pure white salt and the other white sugar. He didn’t shout like others, he just sat there calmly with the demeanor of Zhang Taigong fishing, waiting for willing souls to take. The bait countless customers passed by his stall that morning. However, not many stopped to take a closer look. A few came over to inquire. And even tasted some samples. Yet in the end, very few could afford the prices. Everyone knew that good goods didn’t come cheap. Yang Chen’s quoted price was definitely not low, with a small bottle costing 30 tails of silver. This price scared off quite a few potential buyers. But by noon, finally, two people Yang Chen had been waiting for arrived at his stall. They were the two burly men, Zhang Yu and Liu. Fei, who had traded with him yesterday. Ha, little brother, we finally found you. The red-faced man, Zhang Yu, laughed heartily as he approached Yang Chen. Oh, it’s brother Zhang and brother Liu. Why aren’t you two manning your stall today? Yang Chen smiled and stood up, while Zhang Yu and Liu Fei chuckled in response. Someone else is watching our stall, we specifically came to find you, brother Yang. Oh. Yang Chen raised an eyebrow, secretly amused, business was finally coming his way. But before he could speak, a few people suddenly. sprang out from behind Zheng Yu and Liu Fei. These individuals were all tall and robust, averaging over 1.7 meters, taller than the average person who stood around 1.6 meters. Moreover, they all had fierce looks on their faces, dressed in filthy leather coats, their hair greasy, and unkempt. The leader, sporting a three-foot-long tiger beard, rushed straight to Yang Chen’s stall. He reached out to grab the two small bottles in front of Yang Chen, ha, I heard there are two treasures at this stall? Let me have a look. But as soon as his hand reached. out yang chen pressed it down brother that’s not how you look at things oh you little white face do you have the guts of a bear and the courage of a leopard do you know who we are the long bearded man remained silent glaring at yang chen while the scar-faced man beside him spoke up this guy had a scar running from his right eyebrow to the corner of his mouth making him look quite menacing yang chen chuckled lightly i don’t care who you are please keep your distance when you speak your breath stinks you know you son of a The scar-faced man was instantly enraged, reaching out to grab Yang Chen by the collar. Yang Chen, however, was not polite at all, the moment he spoke he had already made his move. He raised his hand and threw a punch, his height, and reached giving him the advantage of striking first. This punch landed squarely on the scar-faced man’s face, instantly causing him to bleed profusely. His nose was broken and several teeth flew out, shocking everyone present. No one expected this seemingly gentle young man to be so decisive and ruthless. At that moment, Yang Chin quietly retracted his left fist. The years of delivering food and brawling with other riders were not in vain. He understood. The principle of striking first. Moreover, since entering this other world and grasping its basic rules, he realized that many places here were a brutal world of the survival of the fittest. Thus, he had long since stockpiled. A lot of equipment. For instance, the punch that had just smashed the scar-faced man wasn’t just due to the hardness of his fist, but because he wore a steel fist with tiger teeth. That was the source of his punch’s power. The once ferocious scar-faced man was now lying on the ground, dazed and bloodied from a single blow. The might of that punch immediately intimidated several burly men who had come out with him. Meanwhile, Zheng Yu and Liu Fei, who had been talking to Yang Chen at the stall, quietly retreated to the back of the crowd, watching the conflict unfold with smiles on their faces. Seeing someone about to attack Yang Chen, Wang Bao and the others around him quickly. Gathered to support him.At this moment, the burly man with long whiskers, whose hands were pinned down by Yang Chen, looked at him with increasingly fierce and menacing eyes. Kid, do you know what happens when you offend the? Three villains of Keshen? As soon as he mentioned their name, the crowd erupted in a commotion. The three villains of Keshen were notorious in the vicinity of Bintai City, and it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call them bandits. They robbed neighbors, committed murder, and engaged in all sorts of evil deeds. Upon hearing their name, the people around instinctively retreated several steps. Smack! What no one expected was that while others were frightened. Into retreating, Yangchen suddenly threw a straight punch that landed squarely on the long -bearded man’s face. The heavy blow instantly left the man with a face full of bruises. I don’t care who the three villains of Keshen are. Do you even know who I am? Smack! Crack! Yangchen followed up with a right hook that shattered the long-bearded man’s jaw. Everyone was stunned by the scene. This was the infamous three villains of Keshen. Yet here. They were reduced to a helpless little kitten in the hands of that pale-faced man. Perhaps it was because he had crossed over from modern civilization having been shaped by the influences of industrial culture. In Yang Chen’s eyes, most of the people in this world were semi-civilized or even uncivilized savages. The stark contrast in levels of civilization made him naturally look down on these local thugs and ruffians even if they were notorious for their violent ways. The fact that these guys dared to threaten him while trying to rob him felt to him like a few snarling ants challenging an elephant, utterly ridiculous. Moreover, he knew that ever since he revealed the white sugar yesterday, it had already attracted the attention of some unscrupulous individuals. Today, he had intended to find someone to establish his authority, to let those with ill intentions know that he was not to be trifled with, and to keep their hands off his business. He never expected that the three villains of Keshen would come to him instead. Although he had spent four years in a third-rate university without achieving much academically, he had maintained one good habit, exercising. During his four years in college, he also joined the boxing and free fighting clubs honing a decent set of self-defense skills. Yang Chen’s rudimentary skills might not qualify him for professional competitions but they were more than enough to deal with the thugs in this world who knew little about technique and relied solely on brute force. Moreover, standing at 1.9 meters tall and weighing over 160 pounds, he had a significant advantage in size and strength. The physical advantage of his opponents was only relevant against the average person in this world. In front of him, they were like middle schoolers standing before adults, barely able to match his strength. With the modern fighting techniques he had mastered and his understanding of human anatomy, every punch he threw aimed for vital points. Thus, facing these thugs was nothing less than a dimensionality reduction. Attack In fact, if Wang Bao hadn’t previously warned him that killing was not allowed in this market, he might have already pulled out a gun and taken care of these fools. Although the market in Bintai City had its rules and explicitly prohibited murder, fights and brawls were still common occurrences, as this was a semi-civilized, wild world. There was no strong government nor any local power that would establish detailed laws. So even though there were some rules, the details were often lax. Therefore, fights in the market happened frequently. The market managers wouldn’t rush to the scene immediately, they would wait until both parties were exhausted before intervening. While stopping the brawl, they would also act as mediators to calm the situation. Of course, if someone committed murder here, the consequences would be quite simple, outside the south gate of the market, on the gallows by the M.O. Wee River, there still hung dozens of bodies that had not yet gone cold. Killing for a life is the simplest criminal law here, and it is also the basic consensus among everyone. However, a gang of thugs like the Ku Mountain 3. Evils is not something ordinary people dare to offend. This group has taken up residence in the nearby Comountain Range, and they usually enjoy collecting tolls from passing merchants, sometimes even coming out to rob and pillage. If it weren’t for their cleverness in never offending forces stronger than themselves, they would have likely been wiped out long ago. But even so, they are not people that ordinary folks can afford to deal with. Now, among this group, two of the leading brothers were unexpectedly knocked to the ground by a young man with just two punches. They were beaten to the point of being unrecognizable, unconscious. The remaining three lackeys, instead of being frightened, were provoked into a ferocity. One of them, in a fit of heat, suddenly yelled and drew a short knife from his waist, charging at Yang Chen. Yang Chen’s expression changed, he sidestepped, and with a flick of his wrist, he produced a black short stick. The crowd barely saw his movement, and suddenly he had a black stick in his hand. The most terrifying part was that the front of this black stick was actually sparking with blue electricity. Damn, dare to pull a knife on me? How about a powerful electric baton? This was a genuine high-power electric baton he had procured from the black market with an 800 ,000 volt pulse voltage. He had conducted experiments before coming here and the current released could easily penetrate a thick leather jacket. If it were to be jabbed, not only would it make someone lose their ability to resist instantly, but even a few seconds of contact could cause them to lose control of their bowels. Just as he sidestepped the disheveled lackey’s knife, he swung the baton and jabbed it directly into the lackey’s waist. The not so tall but muscular lackey immediately let out a howl, and started doing the moonwalk. His body suddenly stiffened, then began to convulse. As soon as Yang Chen withdrew the baton, the lackey’s body softened, giving him a chance to breathe. But unexpectedly, Yang Chen jabbed again, this time hitting the guy hard on the back. The lackey immediately stiffened and convulsed again, and moments later, he was foaming at the mouth. When Yangchen finally released the baton, this burly guy was soaked in urine. A foul stench emanating from him. Seeing such a ridiculous scene, the omlookers erupted in laughter. This was too exaggerated, right? What kind of magic did this guy use? He actually made this thug from Cool Mountain wet himself. With just two jabs? Yangchen then glanced down at the electric baton in his hand. Hmm, this 800 bucks was indeed well spent. At this moment, the other two lackeys who had been cheering from the sidelines became like ants on. A hot pan. Each of them wore a face of fear, unsure whether to advance or retreat. Yangchen then turned around, glaring at the two of them, swinging the baton as if to charge forward. The two lackeys actually rolled away in a panic, squeezing through the crowd to escape. This drew a round of hearty laughter from those around, realizing that the Ku Mountain 3 evils were really just like this. Just then, the crowd of onlookers was pushed aside, revealing the market managers arriving. The tax officer who had collected their taxes yesterday was among them, and he was taken aback by the scene. He naturally knew about the Ku Mountain 3 evils, but he didn’t expect to see two. Of them unconscious on the ground, and one lackey had even wet himself. Who is causing trouble here? He frowned and asked, to which Yong Chen replied with a slight smile, there’s no trouble here, no one is causing trouble. It’s just a few guys who somehow fainted here. The surrounding crowd burst into laughter, and the tax officer merely frowned. Since no one is causing trouble, that’s naturally for the best. After saying this, he commanded to. soldiers to bring over a wheelbarrow and toss the three guys onto it, not knowing where they would be taken. However, as they were leaving, he turned back and gave Yang Chen a meaningful glance. Wow, I really didn’t expect brother Yang to be such a formidable master of martial arts. After the fight, the onlookers dispersed, and at this moment, the brothers Zhang Yu and Liu Fei naturally gathered around again. The display of martial prowess by Yang. Chen had left a deep impression on both of them. The more astonishing Yang Chen’s performance was, the more at ease they felt. This meant that the power behind Yang Chen was growing stronger, ensuring a stable long-term business. Operation. Ha, you flatter me, Yang Chen replied, mimicking the gestures of the people in this world as a form of return courtesy. I wonder why you two have come today. Zhang Yu and Liu Fei exchanged glances, and then. The red-faced man, Zhang Yu, stepped forward and said, we came today to discuss a business deal with brother Yang. Oh, there are too many people here, let’s talk inside, Yang Chen said, leading them to the tent behind. The stall, where Wang Bao and the others had been staying for the past few days. The unscrupulous merchant Wang Bao was quite considerate and served them some snacks and homemade fruit wine. To be honest, brother Yang, after we returned yesterday and carefully tasted that snowflake sugar, we both felt that this product has great potential. If we can transport it to the southern country of Nanyun, it will definitely be a big success, so we want to purchase a large quantity from you, brother Yang. After a simple opening statement, Zheng Yu got straight to the point, just as Yang Chen had anticipated, they were here to discuss business. Ha, purchasing in bulk is no problem, but the key is how much you want to buy and how you plan to pay? Seeing that Yang Chen did not refuse, Zheng Yu and Liu Fei exchanged glances, both unable to hide their overwhelming joy. I wonder how much of this snowflake sugar you have here, and what is your pricing? Yang Chen reached down and pulled out a large tote bag from under the nearby military bed. With a zip sound, he opened the zipper, revealing neatly packed bags of white sugar inside. Zhang Yu and Liu Fei’s eyes lit up instantly, even their breathing seemed to stop. This bag full of snowflake sugar looked like a bag of dazzling gold and silver, signifying immense wealth. Yang Chen was quite satisfied with their reaction. He casually took a bag of white sugar from the tote and tossed it onto the small table in front of them. The two of them were wide-eyed, this was precious snowflake sugar. Just yesterday, a small bottle of snowflake. Sugar had allowed them to trade for a small bag of gold beans from a merchant who had come from another Nanyin country. And now, in front of them was a whole large bag, though the packaging seemed unusual. It was transparent. Soft to the touch, yet very sturdy. Yang Chen smiled as he opened the seal on the plastic bag and scooped out a spoonful, pouring it into Zhang Yu’s palm. Zhang Yu’s breathing quickened. Brother Yang was truly generous, befitting. A big businessman. This spoonful weighed at least several dozen grams, enough for him to exchange for a gold bean. But Yang Chin gestured for him to swallow it all at once. Zheng Yeh steeled himself and swallowed the spoonful of sugar in one go, then closed his eyes. Sweet. Really sweet. It could even be said that it was a sweetness he had never tasted in his life. This was too delicious. Meanwhile, watching the two primitive men lost in the sweet taste, Yang Chin couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly. Now, you finally understand the power of sugar. Even in the modern world he came from, this was a top-tier addictive substance. In the modern world, many people know that drugs are one of the most harmful substances to the human body, but they did not know that, in fact, the most harmful substance to the human body, the deadliest material that kills the most people, is actually sugar. Its addictive nature is stronger than that of drugs, and what’s even more terrifying is that it is everywhere. Every year, tens of millions of people die from cardiovascular diseases caused by excessive consumption of high sugar foods. However, from another perspective, if consumed in moderation, it doesn’t harm the body. In fact, it can even promote the secretion of dopamine, which can be considered a good thing. Thus, this substance became the stepping stone for Yang. Chen to open up the market in another world. After a while, the two brothers across from him slowly opened their eyes, but this time their gaze was even more resolute. This deal was set. Brother Yang, name your price. Hmm. I heard you have a hunting team in the wild, specializing in hunting wild cattle on the Handa prairie? Ha, not just wild cattle, we also hunt wild boars and wild. Chickens, Zhang Yu answered Yang Chen’s question straightforwardly. Alright, you can exchange the meat of those wild animals for this, 10 pounds for this bag. Yang Chen said without blushing, but such a quote had already revealed his true nature as a black-hearted merchant. One pound of their meat could be equivalent to about 5 pounds on earth. And this. Bag was only 500 grams, just one pound of sugar. In other words, he wanted them to trade 50 pounds of meat for one pound of sugar. Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu and Liu Fei were taken aback. Then their faces turned bitter. Brother Yang, you probably don’t know, although we have a hunting team, the Handa prairie is full of dangers. First of all, let’s not mention the ferocity of those wild beasts, but there are also tigers, lions, and even more ferocious beasts hidden in those prairies. So every time we go out hunting, it’s very dangerous, and sometimes we lose quite a few brothers. The two brothers began to lament their plight, and Yang Chen naturally wouldn’t fall for it. In fact, the reason he quoted such a high price was not. Without reason. After all, the wild animals in this world are very large and the yield of meat is substantial. For example, if you hunt a wild cattle, the yield can be double that of an ordinary cow on earth. So while the hunting efficiency may be low, the output is certainly not. However, he could understand the brothers lamenting and bargaining. Well, since that’s the case, you can exchange other things as well, like silver or gold. Ah, this. In fact, Yang Chen offered this price as a test. He had wandered around the market for quite a while and noticed that most transactions were completed through barter. Although there were also monetary transactions, most used the copper coins minted by the Bin Iron City. He had only heard of transactions using gold and silver but had never seen them. Hearing the two brothers speak, he could tell they were well-traveled and knowledgeable. Perhaps they had gold on hand, so Yang Chen was also giving it a try. Unexpectedly, this conversation really opened his eyes. In fact, previously exchanging for beef was a last resort, if he could get gold, who wouldn’t? Want to go straight for gold? After all, it’s much easier to liquidate. Uh, to be honest with you, brother Yang, over the past two years, we have indeed accumulated some wealth from traveling around. It’s just that. What we’ve accumulated might still not be enough for your snowflake sugar. Sure enough, these two brothers really had goods. Hearing this, Yang Chin felt relieved, you can take it out for me to see, and we can discuss further. Upon hearing this, The two brothers hesitated for a while, and finally, with a determined expression, Lufei, resembling a town guard, fished out a lone, narrow beast skin bag that was still warm from his bosom.A few shiny little treasures tumbled out with a clatter. Wow, looking at this table full of golden cuties, Yangchen couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. It’s seemed these two brothers had quite a stash saved up. He glanced at the two brothers, who gestured for him to take a look. He picked up a gold bar and waited in his hand. Although its shape wasn’t very regular, it definitely weighed over 500 grams. There were two such bars on the table. The rest were variously shaped scattered gold pieces and gold nuggets. He inspected each gold bar on the table, but unfortunately, it was just for show. After all, he didn’t have any proper tools to test them, not even a scale, which he had forgotten to bring. He could only rely on rough estimates, calculating the weight and then figuring out how much meat it could be exchanged for. Finally. He pulled out five bags of snowflake sugar and pushed them in front of the two brothers. At that moment, the brothers’ pupils actually dilated and their breathing became more rapid. Clearly, they were very pleased with Yang Chen’s offer. The reason Yang Chen did this was also to leave some profit margin for the two of them. After all, even though he was ruthless, he couldn’t be too extreme. If he took all the profits for himself, how would these brothers do business with him in the future if they couldn’t make any money? If they made money, they could expand their team, and with a larger team, they could increase production capacity. With increased production capacity and more beef, it would be easier for him to drive down prices, so, hee hee, the tricks of a black-hearted merchant were beyond the understanding of these two guys. Are you satisfied with? This price? Satisfied? We couldn’t be more satisfied. Even the usually composed Zhenyu was a bit excited at this moment, they truly hadn’t expected this big shot across. From them to be so generous. He just gave them five bags of snowflake sugar in one go. With this sugar, they could exchange for even more little treasures from the merchants of the Southern Cloud Kingdom, possibly even doubling their haul. Well, that’s good. As for the rest, you can exchange it for meat. This market has one more day left. Before the market ends tomorrow, however much meat you can gather, you can come to me to exchange for that much snowflake sugar. Yang Chen said boldly to the brothers Zhang and Liu, knowing that in a month, his parents’ new store would be opening. it was essential to prepare more meat. Moreover, once the new store opened he planned to find a food factory to help process a batch of sealed packaged cooked food. Whether for high promotion in the store or for selling online, at this time, all kinds of meat were in high demand. With this gold he had the capital to rent a cold storage back home so he wouldn’t have to worry about where to keep the meat. But sir, we really don’t have that much on hand? It’s too late to go hunting now? Junyu and Lufei genuinely wanted to exchange for more snowflake sugar, and even their way of addressing Yangchen had unconsciously changed. The problem was, they truly couldn’t produce that much meat. Moreover, this world wasn’t like the modern world, with advanced storage facilities like cold storage. The reason hunting was dangerous was that when they went out to hunt, most of the time they couldn’t directly kill the prey. Instead, they had to try to capture it alive. Because only by capturing it alive could they have fresh meat to eat. After all, not everyone was willing to eat cured or smoked meat. Don’t you have many peers? You can source. From them. Ha? What do you mean by sourcing? Zhang Yu and Liu Fei were completely puzzled. Yangchen shook his head, I mean, you can buy fresh meat from your peers. Or borrow it, or even get it on credit, just get the meat first and exchange it with me. He actually knew he could find other hunting teams to trade with, but this business. Was already highly profitable, and he didn’t want to complicate things. As long as I can train Zhang Yu and Liu Fei to be my general agents, that will be fine. Although the. Profits might be a bit less, it’s certainly better than the hassle of dealing with different people. Upon hearing this, Zheng Yu and Lufei’s eyes lit up. Yes, why didn’t we? Think of this before. Understood, my lord, we get it. Please give us a little more time, by this time tomorrow night, we will definitely be here to trade with you. Ha ha. Good, I’ll be waiting for your good news. Seeing the two of them enlighten, Yang Chin felt a great sense of relief, he had finally managed to clarify things for these two. Confused fellows. From now on, I’ll need you two to run errands for me. Oh, but I must say this up front, I only accept lean meat, no bones or skin to fool me. And if there’s any fat, it must be separated. In short, I want the meat to be cut properly. Before the two brothers left, Yang Chen added his requirements. This time, the two didn’t. Hesitated all and nodded in agreement. Don’t worry, Lord Yang, we’ll take care of this. Of course, I’ll also accept awful, but the price will be lower than that of meat. In his world, things like beef tripe, beef stomach, and heart were not cheap when cooked. Ha, those things aren’t worth much at. All. If you’re willing to take them, we can give them to you for free. Zhang Yanlu’s response stunned Yang Chen for a moment. Warmth flooding his heart. What good brothers they were. Little did he know, the two had their own calculations. Compared to those snowflake candies, lean meat was nothing, that bit of offal was even less significant. In this world, hiring two laborers. Costs hardly anything. As long as they are guaranteed two meals a day, it’s fine. Hiring a hunter would only cost a few buns and a dozen copper coins. As for wild cattle, wild boars, and wild chickens, they were everywhere on the prairie. Even if there were dangers like tigers and leopards, what did it matter? A few hunters dying wouldn’t cost much. And what about the snowflake candies they would bring back? Those could help them exchange for countless little treasures from the southern cloud kingdom. With such a business, if they hid it big for a few years, they could build a grand mansion back in their hometown. So the two brothers set off in high spirits. Meanwhile, Yangchen smiled as he pocketed those little treasures. With this. Gold, how could he not exchange it for tens of thousands when he returned? If he could pull off a few such deals, wouldn’t he be able to buy a car and a house in Basho? His parents wouldn’t have to worry about him anymore. Once he had some money, he could renovate the house back home. This was something his parents had always dreamed of doing. Unfortunately, in order to save money for a house, they would rather split a penny in half and couldn’t bear to spend on themselves. When the time comes, he could find some mansion blueprints online and get someone to build the house properly. Once the old house in the countryside was completed, he could arrange for his parents to retire there. If they didn’t want to live in the countryside, they could come back and live with him. After all, he was preparing for both scenarios. By the way, even if his parents didn’t stay, his second uncle could live there. After all, his second uncle was all alone in the countryside. Thinking of his second uncle made Yongchen feel a pang of sadness. His second uncle was also a man of misfortune. In his early years, he was quite capable in the village, having learned skills from. his grandfather even more than his father. Later, he even dabbled in farming and at one point had his own cattle farm. But due to an accident, the barn caught fire, killing not only the cattle but also his young cousin. What was even more infuriating was that his second aunt ran off with someone at that critical moment. Since then, his second uncle had been downcast and even had mental issues. Thinking back to his childhood, his second uncle had treated him very well. If he became capable in the future, he would definitely repay his second uncle well. The announcement is out. The announcement is out. Just as Yang Chen was daydreaming about how to spend the money he would make in the future, a commotion suddenly erupted outside the tent. He lifted the curtain and stepped out. What happened? He asked Wang Baodao, who was selling goods at the long table. It’s the Gao family putting up a bounty. Wang Bao replied, his face, full of excitement. Oh, what does putting up a bounty mean? Yang Chen became interested in the mechanisms of this world and continued to ask Wang Bao. Wang Bao explained, every time there’s a market, the Gao family puts up a bounty. The tasks are mostly different each time. Sometimes it’s a bounty for hunting down bandits who kill and rob. Other times, it’s a bounty for finding lost pets or missing treasures. And sometimes they offer a bounty for finding certain precious herbs or something like that. Yangchen thought to himself, wow, isn’t this just like the bounty missions issued by guilds? Ah, interesting. Moreover, he had heard Wang Bao mention that the Gao family fortress was the master of this iron city. They built their fortune on the bank inside, which was said to have been established during the Dark Ages. In this world, where all sorts of fierce beasts and monsters roamed, whoever had a safe haven, naturally had a higher chance of survival. And the Gao family was clearly a standout among them. Yangchen had long wanted to visit this city, and if given the chance, he would definitely like to explore the Gao family fortress. Since they had posted a bounty mission, he immediately stopped his business. He got up and walked towards the market square, and when he arrived, he found it surrounded by layers of people. In the middle of the square, on a small platform, made of wooden planks, someone was reading the contents of the announcement aloud. Recently, there have been fierce tigers roaming the foothills of Yunza Mountain, injuring people repeatedly. It turned out that the purpose of the Gao family’s announcement was to offer a bounty for hunters to kill the tigers that had been appearing in the wild. It was said that there were quite a few tigers living between the Handa Prairie and the nearby mountains. However, previously, tigers and humans kept to themselves, rarely encroaching on each other’s territory. but recently, tigers had been frequently appearing around Yunza Mountain. Moreover, these tigers had repeatedly attacked merchant caravans passing through that area. Yunza Mountain was a mountain range located south of the Handa Prairie and it was a crucial trade route from Iron City to the Southern Cloud Kingdom. Recently, several merchant caravans had been attacked by tigers, resulting in significant losses of personnel and goods. They had also sent out several hunting teams, but none had managed to kill the tiger. Thus, they issued the bounty, promising a reward of 100 tails of gold for anyone who could kill the tiger. If someone could capture the tiger alive, the reward would be even greater, reaching as high as 500 tails. Hearing this offer, Young Chin was stunned. This time, Iron City was really putting out a lot of money. He hadn’t quite figured out the measurements and weights of this world, but 100 tails of gold must be several times more than 100 tails in his world. As for capturing it alive, 500 tails was even more astonishing. If this job could be done, wow, it could easily bring in several kilograms of gold. Based on the current price of gold in his world, this job could earn him hundreds of thousands, or even millions. Thinking of this, Yang Chen’s heart raced. He turned to look at the crowd surrounding him, layered in three rows inside and three rows outside. They were all standing around the square, waiting to see what would happen. If anyone really went up to claim the bounty, there were hardly any. Clearly, the people in this world knew the dangers of tigers. The money was certainly tempting, but one had to have a life to spend it. These people clearly understood their own capabilities, so not. Many were willing to take the risk. However, as the saying goes, people die for wealth, birds die for food, just when everyone thought there was no movement, suddenly, a bald man squeezed out of the crowd and headed straight for the podium. What’s this? Does the strong man intend to take on the challenge? The person standing on the stage reading out loud was the tax officer who had collected the entrance fee yesterday, it seemed this guy had quite a very job. in ironwood city as the strong man approached the stage he spoke up i indeed have this intention the big man was not polite and answered directly the tax officer laughed heartily good good a true warrior this time it’s a public task so you don’t need to take on the challenge just go to the other side to register and you’ll receive a bamboo token you can then freely enter and exit ironwood city within 15 days if you do a good job this time There’s a good chance you can not only earn the 500 gold reward but also gain the qualification to reside in Ironwood City. Wow. As soon as the tax officer mentioned this, the surrounding crowd erupted like a boiling pot. Wow. You can actually gain the qualification to reside in Ironwood City? In that case, I’m all in. Right, I’m going too. Dammit, life and death are faded, wealth and honor are in the hands of heaven, this time I must take a shot. Watching the excited crowd around him, Yang Chen felt a bit dazed. Was the qualification to reside in Ironwood City really that important? Why were these people so excited? In just a short while, several people had already stepped forward to sign up for the hunt. Meanwhile, the tax officer in red on the stage said little, just smiling, as he watched the eager crowd. Down below, there was a registrar who would write down the names of those signing up and distribute the bamboo tokens. Even for those who were single, they would help you team up with other lone wolves. After all, hunting tigers in the wild is much safer in a team. Ultimately, they couldn’t escape. It seemed the officials of Ironwood City were quite humane. Yang Chen thought with a smile from the back just as the tax officer’s gaze swept over to him. Yang Chen did not shy away but met his gaze for a moment, then smiled and squeezed through the crowd toward the front of the stage. Brother Yang. Seeing Yang Chen also wanting to take on the challenge, Wang Bao beside him couldn’t help but pull him back. After all, tigers were extremely fierce, and hunting them in the wild was perilous. Yang Chen smiled and patted his arm, don’t worry. i’ll be fine after saying that he walked toward the front and the tax officer on the stage finally showed a hint of a smile as he saw yang chen approaching this brother is called yang chen when yang chen came over to register the tax officer had somehow arrived at his side i am gaozhan from ironwood city i am yang chen and just like that they got to know each other gaozhan personally handed a bamboo token to yang chen it was just a bamboo plaque with yang chen’s name written on it we will gather and set off in three days in The meantime, Brother Yang can stroll around the city. There’s a big market inside where you can choose some things you need to replenish. Also, the food supplies for this tiger hunt will be provided by Ironwood City, so please collect them at the square in front of Gao. Family Fort. Gao Zhun informed Yang Chen of some important details, and Yang Chen smiled and nodded to acknowledge. After returning from the square, Wang Bao and the others continued selling goods, but they seemed a bit worried. Clearly, they were concerned about Yang Chen, which made him feel quite warm, he just told them not to worry. However, by the afternoon, Yang Chen chose to return to the modern world. After all, there were many things waiting for him to take care of. The first thing he did upon returning was to check on how things were at home. Although it was already past 2 in the afternoon, the business at the family noodle shop was still booming. Recently, he had brought back plenty of meat even though the last batch of steaks had sold out but dad quickly started a special deal on a large noodle dish and began buying other discounted items. Because of these products attracting customers, people kept coming to their restaurant. Moreover, dad used a little trick according to the method he learned. Any customer who dined at their place and paid via WeChat, if they joined a WeChat group they created could save a dollar. Ordinary folks who came for the value for money upon hearing they could save a dollar just by joining a WeChat group thought, why not? Plus, the shop owner mentioned that everyone should not easily decline joining the group because any future events would be announced in the WeChat group. Not only that, but there were also chances to receive red envelopes and coupons issued by the shop. It’s true that relying on this method in just the last two days, dad’s phone surprisingly filled up with a group of 500 people. These people would be potential customers for their deli in the future. When the new store opens, as long as they send out some coupons in the group, they won’t have to worry about no one coming. This is way more effective than any advertisement. Moreover, considering they would be moving in a few days and that this noodle shop would no longer be open, the discount activities at their noodle shop have been particularly crazy lately, resembling a clearance sale. This was also because dad had stockpiled a lot of flour earlier and wanted to clear it out. After all, when they open a deli or a burger shop, this flour might not be needed anymore. They had bought a lot of it during a promotional event when there were subsidies. The price was indeed very cheap, so they stocked up. Finally, bye. 3 in the afternoon, this wave of customer traffic had passed. After finishing this rush, the family of three closed the shop and headed straight to Zhang Yuchian’s house on the other side. Zhang Yuchian’s place is located in the prime spot on their street, at the intersection of Xinglin Street and Kaiyuan Road, which is a very busy intersection. Her shop has doors on both sides facing the street with glass doors. The store is bright and clean, with over a hundred square meters of space selling not only tobacco and alcohol but also some other goods. When they walked in, Sister Qian smiled and welcomed them to sit down. Her tobacco and alcohol shop has always been doing very well. And she had just finished a busy period. Seeing them come over, Zhang Yuchian quickly took out a contract from the drawer at the counter. And brought it to them. The three of them looked at it and saw it was a very formal rental agreement. The rental was for a small shop next. To Zhang Yuchian’s tobacco and alcohol shop, also on Xinglin Street. The contract terms were the same as agreed yesterday, with a price of. 30,000 a year, and it also stated that there would be no arbitrary price increases within three years. It was clear that Zhang Yuchian was taking good care of them. After the family finished reading, dad took out a pen to sign the contract. Hey, I already talked to that old man Tian today, just afraid he might cause trouble and not return our deposit. Yang Ma played a little trick, as she had seen. That old Tian acting scared in front of Zhang Yuchian yesterday, like a mouse seeing a cat. And from what they knew about Tian Da Guan, he was likely to withhold their rent. Previously, they had paid a 30,000 deposit for renting from Tian Deguang. For them, that was not a small amount of money, and if Tian Deguang didn’t return the deposit, how could they have the energy to argue with him? And Zhang Yuchian was such a clever person, she could have easily ignored this, but unexpectedly, she smiled slightly. Don’t worry, he wouldn’t dare. With this reassurance, Yang Ma felt much more at ease. Looking at the area of the house on the contract, she couldn’t help but sigh, it’s. A pity the second floor is only 50 square meters, it would be better if it were a bit bigger. Zhang Yuchian raised an eyebrow upon hearing. This, oh, isn’t that enough for your family of three to live in? The houses on Xinglin Street are all small two-story buildings built. In the 60s and 70s, with layouts and designs that are quite outdated. Hey, it’s this kid. He insists on renting a place to live, saying. It’s too cramped to stay with us. Mom shot a glare at Yang Chen and casually complained. At that moment, Zhang Yuchian’s gaze shifted. Back to Yang Chen, and after scanning him up and down, she suddenly broke into a smile. How about this, I have a vacant single room on the second floor of my shop. If you don’t mind, you can rent it. I won’t be staying here at night, so if you live here, you can help me keep an eye on the shop. Yang Chen couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, in the end, he still couldn’t escape. This time, it counts as a score. Xianhui, where exactly is your shop? Oh. Hongwang Road, turn left and walk 300 meters, right? Oh, are you waiting for? Me at the entrance? Great, hey, I see you. After signing the contract in the afternoon, mom and dad went home to get busy preparing for the evening’s business. Yang Chen, however, did not go back with them, his primary task now was to deal with the gold he had in hand. After all, renting Zhang Yuchian’s shop, while not too expensive, would still require a sum of money for future rent, deposit, and renovations. He knew his parents still had about 200,000, but he didn’t want them to touch that money. Although they had said that money. was for his future wedding, he saw it as their safety net, better left for them. This time, he had brought back two gold bars and some gold. Nuggets from the other world, which should help him exchange for quite a bit of money, enough for this move and renovation. So, after leaving Zhang Yuchian’s place, the first thing he did was contact his old classmate, Zhao Xianhui. This guy was his classmate from middle school and high school, and they sat together for three years in high school. He was one of his close friends. However, after failing to get into college, he went into business with his family. Chao’s dad was a craftsman who had learned jewelry-making techniques in the South when he was young and later opened a gold shop in their town. He also dealt in gold and silver recycling while helping with the jewelry-making business. After a few years, he became wealthy and later bought a house and shop in Bazho. So after graduating high school, Chao Xianhui went into business with his dad in Bazho. As Yang Chen turned onto Hongwang Road, he spotted Chao Xianhui standing at the entrance of a shop and immediately waved. The tall, thin guy with thick bottle-bottom glasses saw him and laughed, walking over to greet him. You, this guy, never think of coming to see me. What brings you here today? Xianhui laughed as he threw an arm around Yang Chen’s shoulder, and Yang Chen suddenly felt like he was back in high school. In fact, during college, he would come back every holiday to hang out with Xianhui. But as they grew older, he became aware of the differences in their family backgrounds. For instance, every time they went out to eat. Sienhui would treat him to lavish meals while he couldn’t even afford to reciprocate. So, their interactions gradually became less frequent. Unexpectedly, upon seeing each other again, Sienhui still treated him like an old friend. Ah, of course, it’s a good thing. By the way, are you still in the gold and silver business? Hmm, why do you ask that? Yang Chen was pressed for time and didn’t beat around the bush, his direct question caught Chao Sienhui off guard. Hey, of course, there’s business coming my way. I have some gold here, will you? take it oh the smile on chao xian hui’s face suddenly turned strange and yang chen could tell he was worried he could only smile wryly and shrug don’t worry the source of this gold is definitely fine the reason i’m looking for you is that i thought it would be good to share with an old classmate if you’re afraid of trouble then forget it upon hearing this chao xian hui’s face flushed and he grabbed yang chen who was pretending to leave hey what are you talking about we open the door to do business how can we not accept good things Come on, let’s talk inside. Saying this, he pulled Yang Chen into the building behind him. However, once they entered, Yang. Chen felt a bit dazed, the corridor was dark and not like the storefront of Chao Xinhue’s family from a few years ago. This. Hey, don’t. Mention it. In recent years, the business of this gold shop hasn’t been easy. Anyone with a bit of money has joined big brands. Like. What? Lao Longxian, Liu Fu Jewelry, or XX Gold? My old man doesn’t want to spend that unnecessary money. There’s no way around it, uh. Business has been almost completely taken over by others, and we can’t sell anything. Later, we simply subleased the storefront to someone else. We rented a studio, specifically to do processing for those gold shops, making a bit of money from our skills. While Chao Xianhui was rambling on, he led the way, and soon the two arrived on the second floor. He opened the door, revealing a spacious workshop of about 70 to 80 square meters. The room was filled with the smell of various chemical solutions, and several long tables were covered. with all sorts of bottles and jars. There were also several workbenches inside, but at that moment, there weren’t many people around. This workshop was usually just for the father-son duo, but his father hadn’t come recently due to health issues. Ah. Nowadays, no business. Is easy to do. Reflecting on a few years ago when he was quite prosperous, now he had fallen to being a craftsman, Yang Chen couldn’t help. But sigh. Isn’t that right? By the way, where’s the gold you mentioned? Chao Xianhui approached a workbench, and Yang Chen poured out. A bag of gold bars and gold nuggets onto the surface. Seeing so much gold, Chao Xianhui gasped in surprise. Wow. You struck it rich, huh? Chao Xianhui suddenly looked invigorated, and his gaze towards Yang Chen changed. Hey. The goods are definitely fine. If this cooperation. Goes well, there will definitely be long-term business in the future. Huh, no problem. How much of this good stuff do you have? Bring. Me as much as you can, I can handle it. Understanding the rules, Chao Xianhui knew that the reason someone came to him was because they trusted him, so he couldn’t ask about the origins of the gold. If they could really cooperate long-term, it would definitely be a good business for him. After all, he had plenty of channels, what he lacked was a stable long-term supply. As he looked at Yang Chen, his eyes changed. Even more, this was his benefactor. Let me check the weight and quality of this gold. Saying this, he placed a few pieces of gold on the electronic scale. Hmm, a total of 1,358 grams. Let me check the purity. He then cut open a few pieces of gold performing spectral analysis and test paper tests. After more than half an hour, the results finally came out. Hmm, the purity is 92%, not very high, but not low either. In that case, this means, while speaking, Zhao Xianhui skillfully picked up a calculator and started tapping away. Today’s recycling price for gold is 348 yuan per gram, so I’ll calculate it at 350 yuan. Per gram. That totals 437,276 yuan, so I’ll give you 437,300. How does that sound? After finishing, Xianhui looked eagerly at Yang Chen, afraid he wouldn’t agree. Yang Chen smiled and nodded, no problem, that’s the number. Although he appeared calm on the surface, inside. He was already beating his heart. This deal was finally coming through. 25. To benefit from a task, one must first sharpen their tools. In fact, before coming here, he had checked the price of gold. At Lao Longxiang and Liu Fu Jewelry, the prices in those gold shops were all over 480 yuan per gram. But the problem was that was the price for jewelry gold where the main profit came from. Processing fees. For gold bars, it was around 400. But that was the selling price. If it was the buying price, they would definitely push it down very low. And what Xianhui offered was already considered high after all, this gold of his doesn’t have an invoice or any paperwork. If he were to go to some gold shop like Lao Longshon, those unscrupulous people would only try to squeeze him for even less. But selling to Xianhui, this guy wouldn’t press in too hard. The key point is that this guy is tight-lipped and won’t blabber. Moreover, he won’t ask too many questions and their relationship is trustworthy, allowing for long-term cooperation in the future. So he agreed. readily, and when Xianhui saw how quickly he agreed, he didn’t waste any time and directly offered to transfer the money. However, Yang Chen raised his hand, only using WeChat to receive a little over 37,000 in loose change, while the remaining 400,000 he requested in cash. Xianhui was taken aback but didn’t say much, he told him to wait for a moment and then went into the back room. Shortly after, he came out with a large bag of cash containing four hefty bundles. Seeing the cash, Yang Chen smiled, now it was finally secure. It’s getting late, how about we go have a meal together? Xianhui glanced at the time, wanting to keep Yangchen around to strengthen their relationship. Yangchen laughed heartily, Another day, I have other things to attend to today. Next time. Alright, next time it is, but it’s a promise. Xianhui grinned slyly, and Yangchen smiled as he stood up, Okay, I’m off. I’ll call you next time. After leaving Xianhui, Yangchen didn’t rush home. Instead, he first went to a nearby street called Wild Wolf Street, which is known for selling. military goods and outdoor equipment. It’s a favorite spot for outdoor enthusiasts in Basho. This time, he had received a list from the Gao family and was going to join a group to hunt tigers in the wild, so he needed to prepare carefully. He had previously purchased some gear, but that equipment was only suitable for outdoor survival. It wasn’t enough for hunting. Moreover, this time he was dealing with a tiger, and as the saying goes, to excel in a task, one must first sharpen their tools. Therefore, having good equipment in the early stages was essential. Soon, he found a shop on Wild Wolf Street called Right Gateguard. From the outside, the shop wasn’t large, and the sign was quite interesting, with a camouflage background and white lettering, giving it a unique character. He pushed the door open, and inside, the decor was in dark tones, with various outdoor gear hanging on the walls. Walking sticks, climbing ropes, all kinds of hiking boots, outdoor jackets, pants, tents, and so on. Everything for outdoor survival was available here. When Yang Chin walked in, a young man at the Counter playing on the computer looked up and smiled. Hey, little Yang. Strange, I didn’t order takeout today. The guy remembered Yang Chen’s background and was momentarily surprised. This guy used to order takeout frequently, all delivered by Yang Chen. Once, when Yang Chen was delivering, he happened to see this guy making a deal with another traveler and they were trading several prohibited items. The situation had been quite awkward. Fortunately, Yang Chen had a keen interest in this area during his university days so he managed to. eased the tension by chatting about outdoor gear. Since then, he and the shop owner had become good friends, and the guy often tailored his takeout orders specifically for Yang Chen to deliver. Hi, Song Gu, I’ve already stopped delivering takeout. I came to find you today because I want to buy some gear. Oh, is that so? Chen Song was taken aback for a moment, then a smile spread across his face. What’s up? Got rich or something? What do you want to buy? Ever since that incident where Yang Chen caught him in a deal, they had often discussed outdoor. gear, which had brought them closer together. They weren’t exactly friends, but they were familiar with each other. Now that Yang Chen had taken the initiative to come by something, Shensong had a hunch about what he wanted. Hehe, do you still have the M58? Yang Chen asked straightforwardly, and Shensong’s expression changed.He first stood up, walked to the shop door, glanced outside a few times, and then locked the door. Come on, let’s talk inside. After saying that, he led Yang Chen into the backroom, which resembled a warehouse and had no windows. It felt a bit chilly. Chen Song turned his head, and at that moment, his expression was quite stiff. Little brother. What do you want this for? Hehe, big brother, you can rest assured, this is purely a personal hobby. In a while, I’m planning to go. On a self-driving tour to the Rakshasa kingdom, preparing for self-defense. Chen Song’s face still showed little expression, even a bit. Unpredictable. Yang Chen then lifted the bag in his hand and unzipped it in front of Chen Song, seeing a thick bundle of red square bricks. Inside, Chen Song finally revealed a smile. Wait a moment. Saying this, he turned and dashed into the small room behind, and sounds of rummaging through boxes and cabinets came from inside. About 10 minutes later, Chen Song emerged from within holding a box. Yang Chen took the box, opened it, and his breath immediately caught. Inside was a stock made of engineering plastic for a large crossbow, but there was no barrel at the front. This was a crossbow, commonly known as a crossbow, except that the bow limbs and bowstring were in it disassembled. State. Chen Song skillfully picked up the bow limbs and bowstring and assembled them in front of Yang Chen. In just a few minutes, a beautiful crossbow was completed before him. Shita 58, also known as Hellfire, initial speed 150 meters slash second, uses 36 gram 8 ,008 arrows, effective. Range 140 meters. If using 24 gram 8,000 arrows, the effective range can reach 245 meters. Besides launching arrows, it can also fire steel balls. Firing 15 gram steel balls, the initial speed can reach 250 meters slash second, effective range 100 meters. The. Lethality is basically accurate within 100 meters. As Chen Song recited the parameters of this crossbow, it was as if he had. Memorized them, like reciting treasured family recipes. Yang Chen looked at the crossbow in his hand, drooling. This was a good thing. In. An era where playing with guns was not allowed, this thing was equivalent to a gun, especially since it came with an 8-fold scope. This. was simply an awm although he had obtained a handgun in the other world the problem was that the handgun’s range was too short in the wild dealing with a tiger he always felt a bit unsure he had tested that gun when he was in the other world its power was not small but like the handguns in this world it had decent accuracy and power within a 50 meter range once it exceeded 50 meters the bullet would fly who knows where and in the wild if he encountered a tiger the lethality of such a fierce beast was no joke 50 meters was just a matter of two or three seconds for such a beast. Moreover, its aerial pounce, neck bite, and sharp hooked claws were among its major killing moves. So, when dealing with such fierce beasts, it was naturally best to kill from a distance. With this cheetah 58, his confidence had increased significantly. I’ll also throw in a set of bow limbs plus a set of bow strings and 38,008 arrows, a total of 8,000 yuan. Chen Song’s quote was not low at all, but Yang Chen just chuckled. At home, 38,000 arrows plus 200. Steel balls. Ah. Chinsong hesitated slightly and at that moment, Yang Chen added, I want two sets of this package, the price is 15,000. Chinsong’s eyes widened in surprise, good heavens, what exactly are you planning to do? Don’t worry, brother Chen, it’s definitely not for any criminal activities that would implicate you. Although he was deeply skeptical of Yang Chen’s words, considering the profit involved, Chinsong swallowed hard, hesitating for a long time. In the end, he nodded, deal. After all, this crossbow was. Something he had obtained through special channels from the factory. And originally, the factory made these things specifically for export. To Europe. But in the past year or so, due to the pandemic, there has been quite a backlog of these crossbows in the factory. So the price. They are offering is quite cheap. Even at 15,000, he can guarantee a threefold profit. How could he refuse? By the way, brother. Chen, I heard you have some stab-proof vests? Hmm. What do you need that for? Shinsong was taken aback again, while Yang Chen chuckled. To be honest, I plan to go hunting in the country of the Rakshasas in a while. You know there are tigers and brown bears over there. If. I don’t have a few pieces of armor on me, I won’t feel secure. Yang Chen’s words were half true and half false, he really was going. Hunting, but going to the Rakshasa country was a lie. Shinsong believed him a little, but mostly didn’t. He treated this guy as if he was. Just talking nonsense, but the problem was that Yang Chen really did have the goods he wanted. Here, what do you think of this one? If you want it, it’s 1800. Saying this, he pulled out a simulated police stab-proof vest from a cardboard box in the warehouse, which was specifically prepared for those in the underworld. Times have changed, even in the underworld, one needs to talk about high technology. With upgraded tools in hand, protective gear naturally needs to be upgraded as well. However, Young Chin didn’t even look at this junk and directly tossed it aside. Get me the best one, like the one Mr. Lee got last time. Don’t try to fool me with this trash. Last time he came to deliver food, he had stumbled upon a deal between local developer Mr. Lee and Chen Song. Among the goods they traded was a piece of protective clothing that Chen Song had helped Mr. Lee acquire from the vest guard company in the Great Eagle Country. The simulated police protective vest he had just tossed aside was produced in Yang City, made from the cheapest PE material. If left in the trunk for a while or exposed to the sun, it would lose its strength, making it nothing more than disposable junk. But the vest guard gear was made. to AAA standards. It was crafted from Kevlar, aramid fibers, and alloy threads, creating soft armor. Wearing it, you couldn’t tell at all. And it wouldn’t hinder normal movement. Moreover, it was moisture-wicking, breathable, and could keep you warm, with absolutely excellent functionality. If you inserted two bulletproof ceramic plates inside, it could instantly upgrade to a bulletproof vest. Of course, the price was not cheap at all. Last time he remembered Mr. Lee spent over $20,000 just to buy one. However, that guy was a notorious, black -hearted developer in Baz Ho, who had also started out in the underworld. He had many enemies, and it was said that during that time, several of his projects were tight on funds, owing a lot of money to outsiders. Many people from the underworld said they wanted to find him, to buy parts off his body. That’s how he stumbled upon that guy’s deal with Chen Song. Although he looked down on Mr. Li’s character, his eye for quality was indeed good. So the vestguard soft armor he chose, Yang Chen wanted too. At this moment, Chen Song was sizing up Yang. Chen, his eyes filled with a playful smile. Although he couldn’t figure out what this guy was up to, he could sense that this guy was definitely planning something big from the equipment he was buying. Brother, if there’s anything going on, feel free to talk to me. Don’t act. Impulsively, before doing anything, think about your parents. Hearing Chen Song’s words, Yang Chen couldn’t help but laugh and cry, this guy clearly thought of him as a potential criminal. He really didn’t know how to explain to Chen Song so he can only shake his head. with a wry smile brother chen you’re overthinking it i buy these things partly because i simply like them i’m also a collector i didn’t have money before but now that i’ve earned some i naturally want to collect a few things to enjoy in my spare time also i really do plan to go on a self-driving tour in europe soon so these things are for self-defense don’t worry i really don’t intend to use this stuff for any criminal activities if you don’t believe me i swear on my father’s name hearing yang chen say this and seeing the expression on his face, it really didn’t seem like he was lying, so Chen Song let down his guard. Without further ado, he started rummaging, through the back. In no time, he found a complete outfit, which surprisingly included a hooded sweatshirt on top and a pair of pants, resembling autumn leggings on the bottom. Damn it, that bastard Old Lee is so ungrateful, last time he asked me to find him a set. In the end, he only wanted a top, and now these two pieces are stuck with me. What do you think? At that moment, Yang Chen’s eyes lit up, wasn’t this exactly what he wanted. With this sweatshirt, it would protect his neck too. You have to know, the tiger’s most lethal move is to lock the throat. With this sweatshirt, let’s see if you can still lock my neck. He tried it on, and it fit perfectly. As he expected, the collar of the garment had indeed been specially treated. The stand-up collar design had an additional layer of alloy wire woven into a thin sheet at the neck area. Clearly, it was designed specifically to protect the throat. No wonder it was made in the shape of a sweatshirt. With this outfit plus those two crossbow arrows, he was armed to the teeth this time. I’ll take both of these. Perfect, a flat price. Of 60,000. Little brother, this is non-negotiable. Indeed, good goods aren’t cheap. Standing in front of the Iron City gate, Yang Chen took out that bamboo token. The soldiers at the gate briefly checked his bamboo token and let him through. This bamboo token was only temporary. After this tiger-catching operation, Iron City would assess the contributions he made. Only after passing the assessment. Would they issue him a formal bamboo token, officially making him a citizen of Iron City? After securing the equipment yesterday, Yang Chen went home to rest for a day before re-entering the other world. On the night of the big market, brothers Zhang Yu and Liu Fei arrived, with a large quantity of fresh meat. They completed the final transaction with him, slaughtering five cows, three wild boars, and six wild chickens on site. In exchange, he received ten bags of white sugar, and Yang Chen made an agreement with them. In the future, if they had. Any game, they would come directly to find him in Sang Niu village. He also gave Wang Bao and the others some meat to take back first. After all, this hunting trip was very dangerous and he didn’t want Wang Bao and the others to take risks with him. After dealing with things, at the big market all night, he entered the city early the next morning. Once inside the city, the situation was much better than outside. At the very least, the main roads were paved with blue bricks. Near the city wall in this area, there were thatched houses or mud. houses, which should be the living quarters for the city’s poor. The further he walked in, the more prosperous it became, especially near the city center, where he could still see a commercial street. On both sides of the street, he could see all kinds of shops, restaurants, and inns. The air was even filled with the aroma of food and wine, although Yongchun was quite tempted, he still held back from going in. After all, the sanitary conditions in this world weren’t very good, and it would be troublesome if he got an upset stomach. However, At the street corner he saw a row of blacksmith shops with quite a few people gathered at the entrance. As he got closer, he realized that many of these people were the ones who had signed up for the hunt that day. They were currently forging weapons and replenishing their gear at the blacksmith shop. It seemed that the principle of to do good work, one must first sharpen their tools, was not something only. He understood. The quality of the products at this blacksmith shop was clearly much better than those he had seen at the big market the other day. Just looking at the gleaming swords and knives hanging on the wall at the entrance, he could tell their quality was exceptional. Moreover, they could customize weapons according to the customer’s requests, and most of the hunters who had signed up were currently customizing long weapons. Oh, Brother Yang, are you here to buy weapons too? Suddenly, a voice came from beside him. Yang Chen turned his head and was surprised to see the bald, muscular man who had been the first to sign up that day. He didn’t expect him to know his name. But, Thinking about it, it made sense, this guy had been right next to him when he was talking to the tax officer Gao Zhan. It seemed he was someone who appeared rough but had a keen eye. Yang Chen smiled and nodded at him. My surname is Wei and my name is Wei Qi Zhong. Hello? Brother Wei. Yang Chen greeted him with a smile. So, what have you set your sights on, little brother? This Wang family iron shop is one of the top 10 blacksmiths in Bintai City. Their craftsmanship is quite impressive. What do you think of this iron blade I have? Wei. Chizhong was quite familiar, chatting with Yangqin for a bit before picking up the weapon he had just purchased to show off. He looked like a child who had just received a new toy, eager to boast about it to others. Yangqin glanced at the weapon in his hand, it was about two meters long, with a black handle, though he couldn’t tell what material it was made of. However, the blade at the front was a full meter. Long, double-edged, resembling a long sword, and even had beautiful clout patterns on the blade. The shape was surprisingly similar to. The ancient horse spear, just a bit shorter, it should be a foot spear. What a fine weapon. Even Yang Chen, who was usually proud and aloof, couldn’t help but exclaim an admiration upon seeing such a sharp tool. Ah, of course. Look at this. Wei Qijong, flattered by Yang Chen’s praise, couldn’t help but show off even more. He reached over and grabbed a piece of iron wire, about the thickness of a finger, and sliced it in half with a single stroke. With a crisp crack, the wire was instantly cut into two pieces and his blade showed no. Signs of chipping or dulling. It was indeed a good knife. Hiss. Impressive. Indeed, the Wang family’s craftsmanship is not to be underestimated. Ha, this long knife only cost me 80 tails of silver, it was worth every penny. Wei Qijong’s actions undoubtedly served as a live advertisement for the blacksmith shop and the crowd erupted in admiration. Even Yang Chen couldn’t help but regard this shop. With newfound respect, in a world like this having such skills was truly remarkable. Brother Yang, what about you? You’re not planning. To go empty-handed to catch that tiger, are you? Wei Qizhong suddenly asked, drawing the attention of the onlookers to Yang Chen. Yang. Chen was just in his early 20s, at an age where he was competitive and loved to show off. Suddenly being questioned like this ignited. His competitive spirit. He casually reached behind his waist and pulled out a black short knife half a meter long. With a swift motion, he. Swung it, and with a bang, a small iron rod, about the thickness of a pinky finger, was sliced in half right next to the iron wire at. The blacksmith shop’s entrance. With that stroke, the entire place fell into silence. A divine weapon. What kind of knife was this? How could it be so sharp? At that moment, everyone’s gaze was fixed on Yang Chen’s hand, where he held a completely black, half-meter-long knife. With a beautifully shaped willow leaf blade, the knife was heavier at the front and lighter at the back, wider at the front and narrower. At the back, with several round holes drilled into the middle of the spine, though no one knew why. Although the short knife had only one. side sharpened, it felt incredibly sharp. A divine weapon. A divine weapon. Brother Yang, who forged this knife for you? What’s its? Value? Wei Qizhong across from him stared wide-eyed, his gaze fixated on Yang Chen’s buck mountain knife, nearly drooling. Seeing his. Infatuated expression, Yang Chen couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly, the 200 or so dollars he spent were finally worth it. This is. A buck mountain knife, made from 420 stainless steel, treated through quenching, pressing, tempering, electroplating, and other processes. Yang Chen began to rattle off a series of technical details, but when he looked around, everyone had blank expressions on their faces. It dawned on him that these people had no idea what stainless steel was, what is electroplating? Ha? Who? Is this master buck? And what is this 420 stainless steel? Wei Qizhong asked Yang Chen, his face full of confusion and stuttering. Yang Chen shook his head helplessly, you don’t need to know that, just know it’s very expensive. Yang Chen. Sold the knife. How expensive can it be? I want this knife, just name a price. Suddenly, a voice came from the crowd, and a richly dressed young noble stepped out. This nobleman wore a purple outfit and had a pearl-studded hair crown on his head. With a fair face and no beard, he exuded an extraordinary aura. Oh, the eldest son of the Gao family is here. It’s Gao Xien. The crowd buzzed, and Yang Chen’s ears were sharp. He immediately recognized the background of this young man. I am Yang Chen. I am Gao Xien, no more nonsense, my young master has taken a liking to your knife, name your price. The once chattering street fell silent. In this world, weapons are the guarantee of power. Who wouldn’t want a divine? Weapon like the one in Yang Chen’s hand? It could cut through iron like mud and slice gold in jade. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime divine weapon. To say it wasn’t an exaggeration, even in the city, if this were in the wild, everyone would. Fight over this knife, even to the point of madness. No one would sell such a divine weapon for a mere bit of money. But what no one expected was that Yang Chen facing the young noble first froze, then burst into laughter. Everyone thought. He was laughing out of anger but when he stopped laughing he immediately quoted a price. 100 gold. His did I hear that wrong? That’s too expensive? 100 gold? Why don’t you go rob a bank? The onlookers discussed. Among themselves, while the nobleman’s expression changed. Just then, Yangchen suddenly turned and walked to the blacksmith’s shop. He reached up and took down several sharp blades from the wall. What are you doing? Put that down. Suddenly, several armored men burst out from the crowd, shielding the nobleman. Yangchen looked surprised, then laughed heartily, don’t be nervous. After saying that, he stuffed the knives and swords into Wei Qizhong’s hands. Do me a favor, hold. On to these. Wei Qizhong foolishly accepted a long knife, still not realizing what was happening. Yangchen raised his hand and with a single stroke, there was a ding of metal clashing, and that shiny long knife was cut into two pieces by his black short knife. Then Yangchen handed him another long sword, and with the same method, he cut that sword in half as well. In an instant, five ice blades were severed by his short knife without needing a second strike. At this moment, he sheathed the short knife, wiped it on his sleeve, and displayed the blade to Gao Xien. There wasn’t a single chip, then he extended his hand. Ouch. Caught off guard, Wei Qijong had a few of his whiskers pull out. Yang Chen held those. Whiskers and gently blew on the blade. To everyone’s surprise, the whiskers broke off in response. Cutting gold and jade, slicing iron like mud, and splitting hairs. This knife of mine, 100 gold, is it worth it? The scene fell. Into a deep silence, and Gao Exian’s originally pale face had turned bright red. Worth it. Absolutely worth it. Gao Xiang, go home, and get the money for me. Gao Exian, who had been a bit angry, was now completely intimidated by Yang Chen. Excited, he was about to pay, but his square-faced attendant looked worried, young master. Why aren’t you going yet? Gao Exian glared at the square-faced man, who took a deep breath and leaned in to whisper in his ear. Gao Exian’s eyes began. To dart around, his expression fluctuating, and finally return to Yang Chen. He laughed heartily, Brother Yang, here’s the thing, I really can’t come up with 100 gold right now. How about this, can I use this piece of green crystal to offset the 100 gold? As he spoke, the guy pulled out a leather pouch from his pocket and then poured out a small piece of stone from it. The moment this stone appeared, the scene fell into silence. Because this stone was so beautiful. Yang Chen took one look and realized it was a piece of unprocessed raw stone. It was about the size of a quail egg but several sights had already opened up, revealing a patch of emerald green inside. That refreshing shade of green made his scalp tingle. The knife in his hand was one he had bought for over $200 from a factory in their development zone, a mountain-cutting knife. The knife was a replica of the military mountain-cutting knife from the Great Eagle Nation. Originally intended for export but had been left unsold. Recently, due to financial pressure, the company had sold it off at a low price, which was also introduced to him by Chen Song. He spent a total of 500 to buy two. Although they were not genuine, the materials and craftsmanship were just as good. The blade was slightly longer than the original, with the genuine large size being 45 centimeters, while the two he bought were 50 centimeters. How could something worth over 200 in this world be exchanged for a gemstone? Although he wasn’t very knowledgeable about gemstones, he knew that colored gemstones, even in his world, were very rare and valuable. Hmm, is that not enough? Then I’ll add. 10 gold, but that’s all I can do. Yangchen was still in a daze but the man across from him, Gao Xan, thought he was disagreeing and could only grit his teeth and shake the leather pouch again. Two small gold bars tumbled out and, when Yangchen saw them, he noticed they were similar in shape to the ones Zhang Yu’s brothers had, each weighing about 500 grams. Coming back to his senses, he immediately nodded in agreement. Alright, deal. Without waiting for Gao Xan to react, he reached out and grabbed the gemstone and the two gold bars in one swift motion. He then turned the knife around and plunged it into the ground in front of Gao Xan. Gao Exian was initially a bit displeased with his brazen action. But when he saw the knife swish and embed itself into the bluestone tiles in front of him, he immediately put on a smile. Good knife, good knife. Without caring to argue with Yang Chen, he reached out, pulled the knife out, waved it, around a couple of times, and then happily left. The people around couldn’t help but show envious expressions, followed by a flurry of discussions. Some said Yang Chen had sold at a loss, while others said they would never sell such a divine weapon for a bit of money. Only Yang Chen was smiling at the gemstone and gold in his hands. Not to mention the gemstone, the quality of this gold was clearly better than the ones Zhang Yu’s brothers had, so this deal was definitely a win. He turned around and approached the blacksmith’s shop, asking, how much did you sell those swords and knives for? Uh, sir, five swords and knives, a total of fifteen hundred coins, or you can give one hundred tails of silver. Yang Chen rummaged in his pocket and pulled out a small silver ingot, tossing it over. Is this enough? The shopkeeper looked at the shiny silver ingot, his eyes nearly popping out, enough, enough. The quality of this silver was far better than any he had ever seen. It could definitely be worth 1500 coins. The shopkeeper of the prehistoric relic shop was overjoyed, while Yangchen felt a bit of a pinch. This silver was naturally what he had spent in the modern world to buy items for this world. If he had more time, he would have definitely found a factory to get some locally circulating copper coins, which would have been the most cost-effective. After completing the transaction with the shopkeeper, he turned around and saw Wei Qizhong standing behind him, looking eagerly. His eyes shifted and he saw the five swords he had just severed. He walked over, picked them up and handed them to Wei Qizhong. I just wanted to thank you, brother Wei, for your help. How about you take these five useless swords and have the shopkeeper help you forge a new weapon? Ah, great, that’s wonderful, simply perfect. For Wei Qizhong, who had just helped out as a background figure for a while, getting Five swords in return was simply a fantastic deal, after all, if he were to buy them, these five swords would cost 1 ,500 coins. Yangchen didn’t waste any more words with Wei Qizhong in turn to leave. However, while wandering along the way, he pondered whether he should engage in such arms trading in the future. Although this world had already entered the Iron Age, their smelting methods were still quite primitive. The quality of the forged weapons was. Also uneven, take those swords, for instance, the reason they could be easily severed by his mountain cutting knife was entirely due to the high impurities within and the fragility of the blade. In the modern world, any decent sword would be considered a divine weapon in this realm. If he were to sell it, it could easily be a transaction worth hundreds of pounds. Just thinking about the gems and gold he had exchanged for this time made his heart race. It might be worth a try. But he still needed to be cautious, after all, this world already had various factions. Moreover, they had delineated their own spheres of influence and if he stood out too much, attracting their pursuit would not be worth it. In business, one seeks wealth, not trouble. Just as he was about to turn into the square in front of Gao’s fortress, something from a roadside stall caught his eye. This was already the end of the commercial street, with not many shops left on either side, but there were quite a few small vendors setting up stalls along the street. These stalls had all sorts of items from various handmade crafts by locals to tools needed for home use. However, what attracted Yang Chen’s attention was a magazine printed on copper plate paper. That’s right. There was actually a beautifully printed magazine on the roadside stall. Yang Chen rubbed his eyes and confirmed again, indeed, it was a finely printed magazine. However, perhaps due to its age, the magazine was not in perfect condition, with many pages only half intact or some pages missing altogether. Yang Chen hurriedly dashed to the stall and picked up the magazine. The Black Mirror Business Weekly Hongyuan Commercial Bank Of the Netherlands, the inauguration ceremony of the new headquarters will be grandly held at 9 a.m. on the 28th of this month. Mr. Tijinqiu, the bank president, along with Mr. Abrams, the minister of commerce of the Netherlands, will attend the ceremony. The Hanyuan Commercial Bank headquarters is a newly built five-story commercial building covering an area of 10,000 square meters with 28 open counters. The Hanyuan Commercial Bank is also the oldest and safest commercial bank in our country. This headquarters bank has 23 underground vaults, utilizing the most advanced heli’s anti-theft system. Yang Chen flipped through the magazine rapidly, feeling waves of excitement rising in his heart. The mysteries of this enigmatic world were being unveiled before him. As he read the introduction about the Hongyuan Bank headquarters and looked at the photos, even the internal structure diagram, he glanced up at the ancient-style building at the end of the square. Wasn’t that the Gao’s fortress right in front of him? Yang Chen stood there dazed, holding the magazine, his mind racing. This world should have developed a highly civilized society similar to Earth, but for some unknown reason, there was a rupture in civilization, possibly due to nuclear war or an asteroid impact. Now, this world was a civilization that had redeveloped after that great catastrophe. And there should be many prehistoric relics similar to Gauss Fortress, still existing in this world. Just thinking about this made his heart flutter. Didn’t that mean there were countless prehistoric relics waiting for him to explore? And this Gauss Fortress was his first stop. He couldn’t help but grip. the magazine tightly. Hey, are you going to buy it or not? If not, put down what you’re holding. The stall owner, with raised eyebrows and triangular eyes, looked at Yangchen squatting in front of his stall, flipping through his items, without saying a word, and seemed a bit displeased. How much? Ah, 100, 200 coins. This little boss is quite perceptive, and Yangchen doesn’t beat around the bush. He quickly tossed a silver dollar over, and the boss’s eyes turned green with greed. Just as he was about to pick up the silver dollar from the ground, Young Chen stepped on it. Wait a minute, where did you get this magazine? Looking at the tall and sturdy man in front of him, the stall owner’s expression changed repeatedly. Uh, I dug it out from a grave pit in the north of the city. Oh, north of the city? Yes, yes. Fearing that Young Chen wouldn’t believe him, the stall owner nodded vigorously and explained, there’s a deep pit over there and you can often dig up some strange things, so many vagrants go there to dig. We just collect from them. Yangchen understood that there must be a prehistoric site over there. Good, from now on, if you come across similar items, keep them for me. Don’t worry, I won’t shortchange you. If we can dig up more local books, that would be best, he could learn more useful information about this world. The stall owner didn’t expect to encounter a generous, long-term customer like this. He immediately nodded in agreement. Yangchen tucked the magazine away and headed straight to the square. The various teams that had signed up earlier had already gathered there. The city. However, these carriages were quite uncomfortable. After sitting in one all afternoon, Yangchen felt like he was going to be sick. The unpaved road, the shabby carriage, and the lack of any shock absorption system made the ride rough. If it weren’t for the Gao family fortress insisting that everyone must ride in these carriages, Yangchen would have preferred to walk. The carriage wasn’t very spacious, crammed with five people. One of them was their captain Gao Quan, a dark-skinned, burly man who rarely smiled. The other three included a short, shifty-eyed man who looked like trouble. The other two were men with full beards, reeking of fish, and had fierce appearances. None of them looked like good people. Throughout the journey, these men kept their eyes darting around, occasionally glancing at Yang Chen. Whenever Yang Chen directed his gaze towards them, they would quickly look away, not daring to meet his eyes. This made Yang Chen feel wary, but fortunately, Gao Kuan seemed harmless. Yang Chen chose to sit next to Gao Kuan, keeping a distance from the other three. He leaned back against the carriage and closed his eyes to rest, pondering over the magazine. It was truly. Strange, the magazine clearly featured white people, yet the text was in Chinese characters he recognized. Although the people in this world could speak Mandarin, they didn’t understand the words in the magazine. What could be the reason? For this? He couldn’t figure it out. It was very likely that a sudden change had interrupted the evolution of civilization in this world, creating a cultural gap that led to such a result. After much thought, Yang Chen could only arrive at this explanation. The carriage moved quickly, but even so, it would take two days and nights to reach the Yunming mountain range. Naturally, they couldn’t travel all night. When evening came, the caravan chose to camp by a small river on the grassland. A total of more than 10 carriages stopped by the river. People jumped down from the carriages, breathing in the fresh air. Some ran to the river to fetch water, while others ducked into the bushes to relieve themselves. Some people began to set up tents, while others started digging pits, preparing to bury pots for cooking. Before long, a temporary camp was established and the smoke from cooking began to rise. Laughter and cheerful voices echoed by the river, and a few hunters even took out their instruments and started playing local music. Some lively folks even began to sing and dance. Brother Yang, aren’t you going to dance? A voice with a duck-like tone rang out beside Yang Chen. He turned to see. It was the shifty-eyed guy who had shared the ride with him. No, I’ve been in the car all day and I’m tired, just taking a break. The man naturally sat down next to Yang Chen, looking at the several bonfires ahead. He shook his head at the singing and dancing hunters. Sing and dance, you won’t have much time to enjoy it. This guy clearly had ulterior motives, and Yang Chen raised an eyebrow, just about to ask him what he meant. Suddenly, there was a rustling in the grass from a distance, and a bloodied man burst out from the bushes. Help, help, there, there. He had only shouted a couple of times before collapsing to the ground. What’s going on? The sound of blades being drawn echoed through the camp. Several. Men who seemed to be sleeping by the bonfire jumped up immediately, drawing their weapons. The singing and dancing hunters also stopped at once, grabbing their weapons. A tall, thin man dressed in black was the first to rush to the fallen man. And helped him up. This man was the leader of the first team, a member of the Gao family, named Gao Xian. What happened to you? Just now, Wang Er and I went into the bushes to relieve ourselves, and there we were attacked by a beast. I struggled desperately to escape, but Wang Er, he’s still inside, hurry and save him. The hunter spoke in a broken voice, his back and neck a bloody mess, clearly clawed by a beast. Tang Chang, help him with his wounds, the rest of you. Follow your captain, we’re going into the bushes to rescue him. Gao Xian remained calm on the face of the situation, giving loud and clear orders. Yang Chen and the shifty-eyed man stood up and quickly found their captain, Gao Quan. Gao. Quan wasted no time, leading them according to their assigned positions, and they plunged into the bushes. This area of grassland was more like a reed marsh. The grass was over 2 meters tall, and the stalks were very thick, resembling the sorghum fields from his world. Some of the thicker varieties looked more like sugarcane from his world. Searching for survivors in such grass was no easy task. Once inside, Yangchen began to regret not preparing a long weapon. In this, Reed Marsh, the power of his Cheetah 58 would be greatly affected. If a beast lay in ambush in the grass and suddenly attacked, he wouldn’t have time to shoot an arrow. His only handy weapon at the moment was another buck machete. Although. This machete was sharp and had strong combat power, it didn’t align with his tactical philosophy of avoiding close combat and engaging in long-range guerrilla tactics. After all, close combat was too easy to get injured in, and he came to this world to make money, not to risk his life. But at this moment, he couldn’t afford to think too much. In this dense thicket of wild grass, the machete’s power was just right. It could cut through several stalks of grass as thick as sugarcane. With one swing. With him leading the way, their small group advanced through the wild grass much faster than the other groups. Suddenly, a barking sound came from their right front. Yangchen paused, why was there a dog? He hadn’t seen. Anyone bring a dog along before. Quick, that way, clear a path, Gao Quan, who had been following him, suddenly pulled Yangchen and said, Yangchen didn’t waste any words, swinging his machete to forcefully carve a small path through the grass. After just a few steps, he heard a series of beastly roars ahead, mixed with the cries of a dog and the sounds of a struggle between humans. A few people involuntarily quickened their pace but they had barely moved when Yang Chen suddenly felt every hair on his body stand on end and he instinctively crouched down. Then, a shadow, carrying a whiff of blood, flew past him, almost grazing his scalp. Ah! A scream came from behind him and he turned to look. It was one of the bearded brothers following him, already knocked to the ground by that shadow. His brother let out a roar and lunged forward with a steel fork, trying to rescue him. But just halfway through, the shadow leaped and turned. Even though it was. Getting late, Young Chin still saw, under the fading sunlight, that shadow strike out with a claw, flashing with cold light. With a bang, it knocked the steel fork away, sending that man crashing to the ground with a single blow. Then, it. Lunged again, aiming to bite down on the man’s neck. Happy New Year to everyone, may the year of the tiger bring good fortune. Just as that shadow was about to sink its teeth into the man’s throat, a smoking black dot suddenly flew in from. Behind. It landed right on the waist of the bearded man. Thud bang. A smell of gunpowder filled the air, followed by two loud explosions. Naturally, this froze everyone in place, halting all their actions. Then, they looked around in confusion, trying to find the source of the sound. This included the shadow that was just about to bite through the bearded man’s throat. But they had no idea that this was Yang Chen, in a moment of desperation, throwing out a firecracker. He was still five meters away from the man who had been knocked down, and even if he rushed over, it would be too late. Moreover, he wasn’t noble enough to risk his life for a semi-civilized barbarian from another world. However, he couldn’t just stand by and watch him get bitten to death so at the moment the shadow darted over his head he casually pulled a firecracker from his space. Whether he could save that guy depended on luck. Fortunately for the bearded man, the firecracker exploded on his belly with the first bang and the second shot flew straight toward the shadow. It hit the shadow, exploding right under its feet. This not only startled everyone but also scared the beast. catch it, don’t let it run away. A rustling sound came from the wild grass behind them, followed by a group of people rushing into their battlefield. Before Yang Chin could react, dozens of people had already formed a circle, surrounding the entire battlefield. Some were. Holding torches, and it was only then that Yang Chin could see clearly that what they had surrounded was a pitch black tiger. Yes, a black tiger, completely unlike the golden tabby he was used to in his world. If it weren’t for the size and shape of this big cat’s head, Jin Ju and How might have really doubted whether he was seeing things. Fortunately, Yang Chen had a strong ability to accept new things, and after confirming several times that this was indeed a tiger, he accepted it. Calmly. The black tiger, however, was no fool, seeing the human encirclement forming, it suddenly pushed off with its hind legs and turned its head, pouncing in Yang Chen’s direction. Yang Chen didn’t have time to think, raising his machete while also drawing his pistol. He was just waiting for it to get a little closer to teach it a lesson. But no one expected that the tiger would suddenly change direction when it was still 20 meters away from Yang Chen, making a 90 degree turn in midair, like a Ferrari drifting beautifully around a corner with a leap, he charged towards a short man on Yang Chen’s right. Good heavens, this beast actually knew how to faint. The short man, who had just been brandishing a spear and shouting fiercely, clearly did not expect the tiger to pull such a trick and was immediately knocked to the ground. But he was lucky, the tiger only wanted to break free and didn’t have time to retaliate. Almost simultaneously with the Tackle, the tiger’s hind paw pushed off forcefully against the man’s chest and with a whoosh, it leaped into the distant wild grass. Just as the tiger was about to disappear into the grass, a whoosh pierced the air. A white feather shot through the sky and the tiger stumbled. Its body that had just leaped up fell back down. An arrow struck its left hind leg and it let out a terrible scream, turning to roar angrily at the crowd. But this time, it cost the tiger dearly. It had intended to intimidate these humans but unexpectedly, another whoosh sounded as another white feather flew swiftly. In the blink of an eye, this arrow struck the tiger’s right front thigh. Everyone was momentarily stunned and at that moment, Yangchen stepped on the lever again and reloaded the crossbow with a bolt. What are you all standing there for? Get moving! Yangchen shouted angrily as he saw everyone staring at him in shock. The others suddenly came to their senses, waving their crude weapons and shouting as they charged towards the injured black tiger. The once imposing black tiger had now become a plucked phoenix, turning to flee towards the wild grass, but it had barely run a short distance before it. slowed down, slowly crawling onto the grass. Clearly, those two arrows had inflicted fatal injuries. With an arrow in each of its front and hind legs, it no longer had the strength to escape. The crowd surrounded it tightly once more, and, one wild-haired fellow shouted as he rushed forward. But just as he reached the front of the black tiger, before he could even bring his steel knife to bear, the black tiger suddenly sprang up from the ground. It bit down hard on the man’s throat, shaking its head violently. With a crunch, the man’s neck was snapped on the spot. Everyone was stunned by the black tiger’s ferocity, no one expected the injured beast to be so fierce. Seeing this scene, Yang Chen could only think of. For words, a cornered beast still fights. At this moment, no one dared to rush forward easily. Yang Chen boldly stepped in front of the crowd, this time, his crossbow was without bolts. Instead, he had replaced it with a tranquilizer needle. With a soft whoosh, a tranquilizer dart struck the tiger’s chest. The once ferocious tiger began to doze off half a minute later. In less than a minute, it closed its eyes and collapsed onto the ground. You, go take a look, Yang Chen. Said, pushing a man beside him forward. The man turned around abruptly, his face full of anger, but upon seeing Yang Chen’s even more menacing expression and the long knife swirling in his hand, he could only swallow back a few curses that were on the tip of his tongue. Gritting his teeth, he trembled as he approached the tiger. To his surprise, the tiger showed no signs of movement. Gathering his courage, he poked the tiger with his steel fork, and still, there was no reaction. The tiger is dead, he shouted excitedly, but just then, he saw the terrified expressions on his companions’ faces. Turning back, he was shocked to see the tiger had already risen on its hind legs, preparing to pounce on him, and he fell to the ground in fright. Just as he was about to meet his end, a tremendous force suddenly came from behind, yanking him up from the ground. The tiger pounced where he had just been sitting, and only then did he see that it was Yongchun who had saved him. The tiger, after that leap, crashed heavily to the ground and did not get up again. The group of hunters stared at each other in disbelief for a long time before quietly moving closer to the tiger. A few of them even raised their weapons, ready to take action Yang Chen, who could squat in front of the tiger, suddenly stood up and shouted at those guys, get the hell out of here. A few hunters who wanted to take advantage of the situation were nearly scared out of. Their wits by this roar. Looking at Yang Chen, who was glaring at them, they instantly lost the courage to act. Just moments ago, everyone had witnessed the tiger being taken down and it was no exaggeration to say that it was Yang Chen alone. Who hunted it? The others were merely there to lend a hand, it would be generous to say they weren’t a burden. Most of these people were seasoned hunters with extensive survival experience having hunted lions and tigers before. However, hunting a tiger was something that, even for the most experienced teams, often ended in failure. Typically, they would be lucky to succeed once or twice out of ten attempts. Moreover, each expedition, regardless of success or failure, usually, cost them one or two lives. But this time, it was undoubtedly the easiest tiger hunt of their careers. With just two dead and one injured, they had managed to take down this tiger, an efficiency they had never seen before. At this moment, Yang Chen waved his hand, calling over a few members of his team. Tie it up with ropes. Make it tight, he instructed a shifty-eyed guy. Ha, is this tiger not dead, the man asked in surprise, and Yang Chen shot him a glance. If you take any longer, it will be dead. Gao Kuan, who had been silent until now, was the first to pull out a rope. Following Yang Chen’s orders, he tightly bound the tiger’s front and back paws. Then he fashioned a net with the rope, securely tying up the tiger’s mouth. Only then did Yangchen begin the procedure, removing the two 8008 crossbow bolts from the tiger’s front and back legs. These heavy bolts had actually pierced through the tiger’s legs and Yangchen was very satisfied with such power. However, he still hadn’t mastered the speed of drawing the crossbow. The method of stepping on the string required considerable strength in the waist and abdomen and the stability of firepower output couldn’t be guaranteed. At critical moments. Fortunately, he had prepared two crossbows beforehand, using an alternating shooting method. Moreover, since there was space available, he kept the crossbows in a drawn state, stored in that space. This ensured he could take them out in fire immediately, although this method did wear out the bowstring significantly. But compared to saving his life, what did a few bowstrings matter? This tiger was the result of his consecutive two shots, but unfortunately, by the time he reached the third shot, he had to step on the release lever and pull the string with his hand. This severely affected firepower output. It seemed the next step should consider pneumatic modifications in the foreign hunting circles. Pneumatic cocking had already become popular. Adding a gas cylinder to the crossbow, using pneumatic cocking, could achieve 30 bar of pressure and complete the cocking in half a second. One gas cylinder could easily perform 30 to 50 cocking. Actions. A modified crossbow like this would have power comparable to a semi-automatic rifle at short distances. Tests had shown it could easily penetrate car steel plates within 100 meters. But that was all for after returning the Priority now was to harvest the spoils and report back. Back at the riverside camp, the lively singing and laughter from before had vanished. The two bodies had been retrieved and were piled up by the riverbank. The bearded man whom Yang Chen had saved was quite lucky, aside from some superficial wounds he was otherwise unharmed. At this moment, several team leaders had arrived in front of Yang Chen’s team. Leading them was Gao Xian from Team 1, in fact, all the team leaders were from Gao family fort. However, Gao Xian’s status was clearly higher than the others. Brother Yang, is this tiger really still alive? Looking at the tiger hanging from the crossbar, even the self-proclaimed well-informed Gao family members exchanged glances. Gao Xian, who was usually proud and aloof in front of others, was surprisingly polite to Yang Qin this time, after all, this is a big shot who hunts tigers alone, equipped with all sorts of mysterious gear that can’t be named. With such a mysterious figure, one must naturally be cautious. Alive is alive, after dawn, it should be able to wake up, Yang Qin glanced at the tiger and said. chloral hydrate, diazepam, and other concocted super anesthetics. Even an elephant could be knocked out, let alone a tiger. The few people from the Gao family, upon hearing Yang Chen’s words, cautiously approached the tiger. They reached out to touch the tiger’s chest, it still had warm, and they could feel its heartbeat. This indicated that Yang Chen was not lying. Yang Chen smiled nonchalantly. However, whether it can survive until dawn is uncertain. Hmm, why is that? The Gao family members looked puzzled. Did you not see the wounds on? It’s They haven’t been treated yet? Only then did the Gao family notice the penetrating arrow wounds on the tiger’s front and hind legs. Although it had stopped bleeding, flies were already buzzing around the wounds. Oh dear, I forgot about. This, Gao Xian said, currently pulling out a small pouch from his pocket. Another person quickly took out a water bottle to clean the tiger’s wounds. Then Gao Xian took out a small iron box from the pouch and retrieved a green paste from. It’s. He applied it to the wounds on the tiger’s legs and instantly the bleeding stopped. Moreover, the wounds began to scab over at a visibly rapid pace. Yang Chen was dumbfounded by this scene. He had truly underestimated the heroes of the world. He never expected that such treasures still existed in this world. At this moment, Gao Xian and his group also noticed Yang Chen’s gaze, which was like a torch. He quickly closed the small box tightly and tucked it into his pocket, clearly indicating that this item was also very important to them. Damn, according to the tropes of YY novels, with a shake of my tiger body, shouldn’t Gao Xian bow down and offer this ointment obediently? Why does this guy seem to be guarding? Against me like a thief? Yang Chen found it hard to understand, but he decided not to dwell on it. Brother Gao, according to your previous announcement, capturing a tiger alive is worth 500 gold. I wonder about the reward. Yang Chen shifted the topic directly, after all, he didn’t come to this world to make friends, he was here to make money. Ah the brother Yang, rest assured, the people of Gao family fort always keep their word. Gao Quan. Gao Xian laughed. Heartily, then turned to call out to Gao Quan behind him. Gao Quan responded and stepped forward, casually taking a leather pouch from behind and placing it in front of Yang Chen. He pulled the drawstring of the pouch, and the opening. Blossomed like a flower. A stream of pleasing yellow light emerged. The scene instantly fell silent, and even the sound of others swallowing their saliva could be heard clearly. Yang Chen was also taken aback by this scene, wow, this was a beautiful display of spending a fortune to buy bones. He initially thought the Gao family would drag it out, but unexpectedly, they paid right in front of so many people, wishing everyone a happy new year and good fortune in the year of the tiger. Originally, this hunting team had a rough start, with two dead and one injured, and morale was a bit low. But now, seeing the Gao family members actually paying money in front of everyone, morale immediately surged. Countless people looked. At the pouch of golden coins in front of Yang Chen, their eyes filled with insatiable greed. If it weren’t for Yang Chen’s previous fierce and ruthless demeanor, these guys might have already been plotting something. However, even if they didn’t dare to act against Yang Chen, the hunter’s morale was quickly boosted. Even Yang Chen had to admire the Gao family’s clever tactics. After all, hunting is perilous, they had already lost too before even reaching Yunmeng’s dot if he didn’t. Take some measures at this moment, by the time they reached Yunmeng Mountain, these hunters would probably have all run away. But you can do whatever you want, I won’t be joining you. He had already made enough profit from this deal, and. As for the upcoming adventures, let the locals handle that. He picked up a few small trinkets, roughly inspected them, and found their quality quite good, at least much better than what Liu Fei and Zhang Yu had gotten for themselves that day. He slung the bag over his shoulder, stood up, and laughed heartily, good, the Gao family really keeps their word. That’s it for today, we’ll meet again. Ha, brother Yang, what are you? Gao Xian didn’t expect this guy to completely. disregard the usual rules. Logically speaking, after receiving such a heavy lump of gold, wouldn’t this guy be dead set on following them to hunt tigers? Why was he just taking the money and leaving? This left them feeling like they had tried to steal a chicken but ended up losing the rice. They had originally calculated that as long as Yang Chen stayed in the team, they would eventually have a chance to get the gold back. But who would have thought this kid was so cunning, taking the benefits and running away? They wanted to say a few more words, but Yang Chen had already turned and disappeared into the grass, vanishing in an instant. The Gao family could only slap their thighs in frustration. This guy was either. Exceptionally skilled and audacious or just a reckless fool. Wandering alone in the dark on the Handa prairie was practically asking for death. They might find his clean -picked bones on the road tomorrow. The Gao family could only curse him. In their hearts, while the hunters on the other side admired Yang Chen for his boldness and skill. If it were them, they definitely wouldn’t dare to go alone with so much gold into the prairie at night. As for Yang Chen, he was thinking about securing his gains. Now that he had this 500 gold, who the hell would want to risk their life in this mosquito-infested place? So, goodbye to you. When Yang Chen returned this time, the family noodle shop had already closed. After several days of discounts and promotions, they had basically cleared out their stock. His parents were also planning to take a few days off, intending to organize some equipment in the shop over the next couple of days. usable items would be moved to the new store while unusable ones would be disposed of. Of course, the renovation of the new store and the purchase of equipment were also on the agenda. For the opening of the new store, his dad and mom had made a lot of plans. The main products would be two types, marinated dishes and hamburger fast food. They were just testing the waters, as they had no idea which would be popular, so they were just going for it. Whichever project became popular would be the focus. Making marinated dishes was relatively simple, all they needed were a few large pots and a display case. They already had the stainless steel pots, so they didn’t need to buy those, but the display case had slightly higher requirements. It needed to be clean and maintain a constant temperature to ensure the marinated dishes could be stored longer. As for making hamburgers, the equipment needed was much more. They required a timer for frying chicken nuggets, a fryer for fries, a multi-hole warming tray, and a large iron plate for grilling. Over the past few days, his mom and aunt Lee had been having long video calls almost every day. The main purpose was to consult her on how to make Korean-style hamburgers. In fact, the methods for making hamburgers are quite similar. However, Korean hamburgers originated from American hamburgers and were modified to suit the tastes of the people from the southern dynasty, making them more suitable for Asian palates. Moreover, they primarily focused on beef hamburgers, and each beef patty was freshly grilled. Antley had two food trucks in the southern dynasty, one was for her and her husband, and the other was for her son and daughter-in-law. Every day before they set off, they would prepare the beef filling. The beef was mixed in a ratio of 2 to 8 fat to lean, weighed, and standardized into patties. When someone ordered, they would take out the beef ball, press it into a patty, and grill. It on the iron plate.In just a few minutes, they can be fried to perfection, then paired with yellow cheese, vegetables, and sauce, all between two slices of bread to complete the meal. If it’s mealtime, they can also pre-cook some beef patties, frying them to medium, and placing them in a porous warming tray. When customers come to order, they can take them out and fry them to well done, saving even more time. The goal is to complete a burger in under 3 minutes, which is a skill that comes with practice. Generally, during lunch and dinner, they can sell hundreds of burgers, sometimes even over a thousand. It is indeed tiring, but it is also very profitable, especially when paired with higher-margin snacks, like fries, chicken nuggets, and cola. Relying on this skill, in just 10 years, they managed to buy three houses in the Southern Dynasty and provincial cities back home. Mom used to work at my cousin’s burger shop, so she has a deep understanding of this Western fast food. Essentially, it’s about quickly processing semi-finished products, with the main flavor coming from the sauces. The domestic fast food chains primarily focus on fried chicken burgers, and the reason is simple. They are cheap. This time, she plans to make beef burgers, and she has analyzed the market. They are targeting the mid- to low-end market, focusing on beef burgers, and using a fresh-fried model. This will set them apart from other Western, fast-food restaurants, creating a unique competitive edge. In other places, for an average set meal costing over 20, you can only get a chicken burger. But at their place, you can enjoy a genuinely fresh-fried beef burger. This is the biggest selling point. There’s no need for any promotional activities. As long as the taste is good and the beef is quality, they will definitely attract customers. The more she thinks about it these days, the more she feels this business is worth pursuing. She has also contacted several suppliers and even started organizing the design for the new restaurant. Dad has been influenced by mom’s enthusiasm these days, bustling around as if ready to make a big effort. Seeing his parents. Working so hard, Yangchen felt a deep sense of comfort. You too need to work hard. Just think about how old Mr. Run was when he founded Huawei, over 40. You’re even younger than he was. If you work hard, I can become a rich second. generations sooner. Of course, he only dared to think this in his heart and wouldn’t say it out loud in front of his parents. However, when he heard them express concerns about the new store’s renovation and equipment purchases, which might cost around $150,000, he directly placed $200,000 in front of them. Don’t overthink it, $50,000 of this is mine, the rest is borrowed. So, you two must not mess this up. Just consider me a shareholder. Yang Ma angrily reached out to pinch. Yang Chen Zier, you little brat, have you gotten too bold? How dare you borrow so much money? Our family isn’t broke, what if we lose it? Don’t you have to pay interest on borrowed money? Exactly, don’t be reckless. We still have enough. For the renovation and equipment, hurry up and return the money. Yang Ba also frowned and said. Yang Chen quickly forced a smile, hey, don’t worry so much, just use the money. To be honest, I’ve been out in the market these past few days. And the sales of beef are really good. Every day, I’m moving tens of thousands, and selling a container can earn me several W. And the beef imported from abroad is so cheap, you can’t even imagine. So, even if I have to pay it back, it’ll only take a few months. You don’t need to worry. I know our family is money, but you two have worked your whole lives and only saved about 200 ,000. That money. We can’t just touch it, that’s your crossing the river money. This too. 100,000. Consider it my filial piety to you. You can rest assured and use it well. Upon hearing Yang Chan’s words and seeing his son’s determination, the old couple’s attitude began to soften. After all, they had worked their whole lives and had only saved a little over 20 ,000. It was indeed hard for them to part with 15,000 for investment. On the other hand, seeing the changes in their son over the past few days, it was clear that this little brat had truly found a way to make money. His way of speaking and doing things had matured significantly. Moreover, Yang Dad and Yang Mom were not naive. After years of hard work, they no longer believed in the notion that hard work alone could lead to wealth. They had seen people suddenly strike it rich, and aside from the wealthy second-generation heirs, almost 99% had accumulated vast fortunes through shady means in just a year or two, then laundered their money and came clean. A horse doesn’t get fat without night grass, and a person doesn’t get rich without windfall, as the ancestors said, surely there was some truth to it. Perhaps their son had really stepped onto the windfall and was on the path to a breakthrough? At this moment, what they needed to do was to help their son secure his back path and not hold him back. In the past couple of days, dad and mom had actually been worrying every night, discussing Yang Chen’s recent changes. They even speculated that their son might be involved in some gray industries. If they tried to persuade him now, he might not listen. On the other hand, as long as it’s not prohibited by law, it can be done. In that case, they could only work hard to start a business and earn money to leave a way out for their son. If one day their son lost money, with the family fortune they left behind, he would still have a chance to make a comeback. So, having come to this understanding. When they heard Yang Chin say this, the old couple exchanged glances. They no longer said much, and Yang Mom quietly put away Yang Chin’s 200,000. Alright, this money will be considered a loan from your parents. Hey! Just keep it. Seeing his parents’ low spirits, Yang Chin didn’t dare to say more. At the same time, he realized that in the future, he couldn’t easily give money to his parents. Sigh. Making money is really hard. He also needed to come up with a reasonable explanation. It seemed he had to find a decent cover for himself. With no appetite for food at home, he turned and left the small shop. Taking advantage of the still bright sky, he went to the port to contact the cold storage. Bazho is a port city located by the North Sea and a major hub for fresh produce trade, with many cold storages available for rent around the docks. Soon, Yang Chen found a small 40-square-meter cold storage not far from the Chengguan market, renting it for $3 ,000 a month. He then packed the beef, pork, and chicken he had exchanged from Zhang Yu and Liu Fei into the cold storage. However, before putting them in, he packaged the meat. After all, it was for his own shop. And he told his parents it was imported, but every time he brought it back, it was fresh meat. Wouldn’t that be treating his parents like fools? So, frozen products had to look like frozen products. Although it took a bit of a detour, it was. Better to be meticulous. Once the cold storage and frozen meat were sorted out, he checked the time and saw it was just past 6 in the evening. He took out his phone and called Sien Huir. Ha, what’s up? Have you eaten yet? Not yet. Just got off work. Are you going to eat now? Where are you? I’m over by the city management market. How about we eat together tonight? Sure. Wait for me. 15 minutes later, Sien Huir arrived driving a BMW. Although business had been tough these past two years, his family was still quite well off. What are we eating? As Sien Huir’s car came to a stop, Yang Chen leaned over to ask through the window. Let’s go, I’ll take you to eat something good. We’re going to the hottest internet celebrity restaurant in the city right now. Sien Huir opened the car door and said to Yang Chen, Since they were old buddies, Yang Chin didn’t stand on ceremony and got in the car directly. The hottest internet celebrity. Restaurant? He was really curious about which one it was, Sien Huir brought him to the newly opened Ocean Intercontinental Hotel in Bazho, and the dining place was their western restaurant on the 48th floor. It was a revolving restaurant, allowing diners to overlook the beautiful scenery of Bazho. Wow! I really owe it to you, otherwise, I wouldn’t have known there was such a great place in Bazho. Yang Chin sat by the window, gazing at the night view outside, and, couldn’t help but exclaim. Just a few days ago, he was running food deliveries on the street, earning every penny through hard work, and eating street food boxes that cost 10 yuan each. He never even dared to think about dining in such a high-end western restaurant. But now, sitting here, it truly felt like a dream from another world. He used to not even dare to imagine it, but now that he was here, he felt completely at ease. This was naturally due to his sudden ability to. Traverse between two worlds, which gave him ample confidence. The feeling of having money, it’s wonderful. Hey, stop being so pretentious. I only came because someone gave me a discount coupon, otherwise, I wouldn’t be here. Soon, the waiter. Arrived, and Sien Huir directly showed the coupon on his phone before ordering a 288 yuan set meal. What a coincidence, it was a giant burger set. It included four beers, two drinks, and various snacks like fried chicken, fries, and egg tarts. There were two main dishes, one was the legendary Wellington steak and the other was the giant burger. As for those snacks, they were nothing extraordinary, just standard fare. The supposedly divine Wellington steak was just okay feeling. More like a western-style meat sandwich. But when the giant burger was served, it truly astonished Yang Chen. It was a massive burger, the size of a 33-centimeter diameter pot, truly embodying the meaning of giant. Compared to this giant. Burger, he felt that the Big Mac he used to eat at Golden Arches was nearly a younger sibling, not even worthy of being called a little brother. This one burger was worth at least six Big Macs from M. Ha, this is their signature dish, you. Have to call ahead to reserve it if you want to eat it, if it weren’t for that coupon. I guess it will take us until next month to afford this meal. Sien Hui was urging him to eat the burger while saying this. Yang Chen glanced around. The fully occupied revolving restaurant. Looking at the tables, he noticed that almost every table had a giant burger on it. He knew that Xian Huir was not exaggerating. He even spotted several local influencers sitting at a nearby table, posing for photos. Using the coupon, they still spent 288 yuan, so this meal shouldn’t be cheap. However, on the other hand, it also showed that people were quite accepting of Western fast food like burgers. In fact, Yang Chen had always held an open attitude towards Western fast food. He loved eating Kaifeng cuisine as a child for a simple reason. It was meaty, fragrant, and delicious. After all, they were all fried foods. But in recent years, with the rise of various short video creators and people’s increasing pursuit of health, the market share for Western fast food has been changing. People used to love fried chicken and burgers, but now more and more young people are choosing beef burgers for a simple reason. Relatively speaking, beef burgers are healthier than fried chicken burgers because the main ingredient is not fried. If we talk about what’s unhealthy in a burger set, it’s actually the cola and fries, the fry parts. If you just consider a Beef burger, if you don’t add sauce or add less sauce, it can even be considered a fat loss meal. Therefore, in recent years, the market share of beef burgers has been steadily rising in the country. This is also the main reason he wanted his mom to try her hand in the Chinese-style western fast food sector. After all, compared to Chinese restaurants with their frying and cooking environment, Chinese -style western fast food is much simpler.No need for a chef, nor for a kitchen, assistant or a cutting board, all you need is to know how to fry a meat patty and assemble a burger. Quick service and simple ingredients, that’s the advantage of fast food. By the way, you didn’t come to see me today just for a meal, did you? While Yang Chen was lost in thought, Xianhui suddenly asked with a meaningful tone. Yang Chen was taken aback, but he didn’t hesitate. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the piece of green raw stone he had exchanged from Gao XIN. I recently dug up a piece of raw stone, can you help me take a look? As the saying goes, gold and jade are inseparable, and Xianhui’s family was in the jewelry business. Yang Chen felt most at ease having him appraise such gems. When Xianhui saw the green raw stone, he was first stunned, then his eyes filled with unexpected joy. He forgot about the burger, grabbed a napkin to wipe his mouth, and reached out to take the raw stone from Yang Chen’s hand. Xianhui then casually pulled out a magnifying glass from his pocket and practically leaned over the table to study the raw stone. After a thorough examination with a flashlight and the magnifying glass, he straightened up. Bro, where did you get this emerald? Ha? Is it an emerald? I thought it was jade. Yang Chen’s response completely caught Xianhui off guard. We’re all brothers here, do you really have to be so pretentious? Jade can’t compare to Emerald. Are you joking with me, or do you really not understand? Yang Chen was genuinely confused. Ha, didn’t they say Jade is very expensive? Humph. That was just a gimmick created by a bunch of vocational school con artists 10 years ago, because they deceived consumers and monopolized the market for decades. The pricing of Jade has always been opaque, and many consumers later became afraid to buy. Plus, in the last two years, Guatemala discovered a large jade mine, and a lot of jade raw stones have flooded the market. The jade market has collapsed. At this point, Sienhui clearly expressed some frustration over the situation. Although Yangchen didn’t know much about the jewelry market, he was aware that jade had indeed been very popular 10 years ago. Back then, even as a student, he often heard various news about jade. Things like imperial green and ice-type jade could easily sell for hundreds of thousands or even millions. But in the last two years, the hype around jade seemed to have vanished, and news about it suddenly disappeared. So that’s what happened. The reason jade was once so expensive was said to be because it was only produced in southern Myanmar, and they prohibited exports. Thus, rarity made it valuable. But now, with a large amount of Guatemalan jade flooding the market, the price of jade would naturally plummet. Fortunately, this piece he had was emerald, which had nothing to do with jade. So this peace of mind. Ha, this is. Emerald, nice. The key is that it doesn’t have a code. Although the quality isn’t top-notch, this thing is hard currency. When Xianhui said this, a playful smile appeared on his face and his words were laden with double meanings. Yang Chen could only chuckle. At this moment, the only thing he could do was to make light-hearted jokes and not engage further. Because the more he said, the more mistakes he would make. Seeing that Yang Chen was unresponsive, Xianhui could only continue. If I’m not mistaken, this piece should be South American green. This piece should weigh around 10 carats. Although it’s not the best quality, the lack of a code adds quite a bit of value. Hearing this, Yang Chen was already filled with excitement. So how much is this worth? Yang Chen asked eagerly. He had also acquired a lot of gold recently, but he didn’t ask Xenui to exchange it, as frequently pulling out so much gold would always raise suspicions. So, he brought out this gem, originally just to test the waters, but who would have thought this would be his first pot of gold? This top quality emerald generally has a market price of 15,000 per carat. However, this piece is so large. and it doesn’t have a code. Then the price naturally has to be higher, because it has better liquidity. Sien Huier said, winking at him. Just like diamonds, top-quality emeralds are also marked with codes using lasers after being mined to prevent theft. But in the market, those without codes are more popular. A high price comes from this untraceable characteristic. For this piece, I estimate it must start at several hundred W. Hearing this quote, Yang Chen almost shot up from the sofa. If calculated at the international standard of 15 ,000 per carat, this piece would be worth around 150,000. But the problem is that this emerald is large, you should know that Colombia’s emerald mines are nearly exhausted, and there haven’t been many emeralds of this size. Moreover, almost every piece over 10 carats is a rare treasure, all of which are auctioned. Once auctioned, the price cannot be calculated at the ordinary market rate. And since this gem doesn’t have a code, the price would soar even higher. Damn. Should I catch that Gao Xien next time I go to the other world and interrogate him rigorously to find out where he got this green crystal? Yang Chen pondered. Once there’s a 50% profit capital dares to take risks, with a 100% profit capital dares to trample on all earthly laws. This profit is almost 300%. What does taking a little risk even mean? Moreover, that Gao Xien is from another world, he probably doesn’t abide by the laws of this world. Yang Chen found himself caught in a dilemma between morality and conscience. Bro, where on earth did you get this thing? At this moment, Xian Huir, sitting opposite him, was even more excited than he was, while Yang Chen’s expression shifted. Huir, in business, you have to understand the rules, don’t ask what you shouldn’t. Anyway, just know that this thing wasn’t obtained through illegal means. This time, Yang Chen’s expression was very serious, although they were good brothers, boundaries had to be set. Hey. Haha. It’s my fault, bro, I was wrong. Xian Huir realized he had misspoken. and quickly nodded in apology, but then he changed the subject. But, bro, are you planning to sell this? Ah, of course. Otherwise, why would I ask for your help to take a look? The reason Yang Chen was willing to show the gem to Xian Huir was that he knew their family had connections. Hey, that’s great, just wait. This guy Xian Huir was actually more excited than Jin Junhao, pushing the gem towards him. Then, right in front of him, he took out his phone and started making calls. He probably made a dozen calls, then hung up and said to Yang Chen, I’ve gathered the people, there are several potential buyers interested. They are on their way here, and will call me when they arrive, so let’s wait a bit. Yang Chen nodded, hmm, that’s good. He had long heard that Xian Huir’s dad was in the broker business and often dabbled in some gray areas. Today, it seemed that the rumors were true. At this moment, while eating a hamburger, he was also browsing the news. With Xian Huir contacting sellers, he was checking news about Emerald Auctions. As it turned out, he was shocked by what he found. In recent years, the price of emeralds in the international market has been soaring. In 2017, a legendary emerald ring belonging to Rockefeller, a tycoon from the Great Eagle Country, was auctioned for over $550,000. The emerald on that ring weighed a hefty 19 carats. Additionally, last year, a 19-carat emerald necklace in Xinjiang was auctioned for over $10 million. The year before, a ring weighing less than 12 carats was sold for over $850,000. In an era when jade prices were plummeting, the price of emeralds was climbing steadily.Of course, many people might wonder why the Rockefeller family’s 19-carat gem can sell for $5,500,000, while the one in Hong Kong is only worth a little over 10 million. Hong Kong dollars. This is mainly due to the difference in quality. Although the weights are similar, the Rockefeller gem has been passed down for nearly 100 years and is a top-quality emerald. It is greener, more transparent, and almost free of impurities. In contrast, the few gems auctioned in Hong Kong have very average quality. To be honest, emeralds that rank among the world’s top 4 gemstones and have made their way to East Asia generally have mediocre quality. High-end gems with good quality have mostly been snatched up in North America and Europe. After reading these news articles, Yang Chen had a rough estimate of the basic price of his own gem. His emeralds’ light transmission and color saturation were slightly lacking and its quality could only be considered above average, but the good thing was that it had no certification. It’s important to know that such gems are generally the most popular internationally because they are untraceable and can be liquidated quickly. Just then, Sien Huey’s phone rang. He answered the call and spoke a few sentences before settling the bill and taking Yang Chen to the elevator but not to go down. Instead, they went directly to the hotel’s 50th floor, heading straight for the executive lounge. However, this time the executive lounge had been booked for a private event. When they arrived, five or six local business. Tycoons were already seated inside and accompanying them was Xian Hui’s father, Chao Dehua. Upon seeing Xian Hui bring someone in, the others stopped talking, and their attention turned to Xian Hui and Yang Chen. Ha, the main guest has arrived. This is today’s buyer, Mr. Yang. Chao Dehua made a brief introduction of Yang Chen to the tycoons. Yang Chen had often visited their home, so Chao Dehua was naturally very familiar with him. In fact, if it weren’t for his son sending him a video today, he would never have believed that Yang Chen could possess such a valuable item. However, he was different from Xianhui. He and Yang Chen were not classmates, so he was more straightforward and focused on profit. He quickly helped. Yang Chen connect with several influential local tycoons, such as Boss Wang, who was in the petrochemical business, Boss Chen, who was in shipping and shipbuilding, Boss Jean, who was in real estate, and Boss Li, who was in the hotel and tourism business. Three men and one woman, he introduced these tycoons to Yang Chen. Yang Chen was secretly astonished, these. were all among the wealthiest in Baz Ho. They often appeared in local news and just mentioning one of their names would resonate with him. He never expected to meet them here. Today. The few of them were very polite to him, showering him with compliments like young and promising and youthful talent. However, it was clear that these were just formalities. And he didn’t take them seriously. The situation was clear, Uncle Chao was directly helping him set up a gathering, organizing an internal auction. Yang Chen took out the jam and placed it on the coffee table, and the atmosphere in the room instantly became tense. A few figures resembling appraisers emerged behind the tycoons surrounding the emerald to begin. Their inspection. Of course, Chao Dehua also participated, and in less than half an hour, the group had finished examining the emerald. The appraisers whispered to their clients. Meanwhile, Chao Dehua looked up at Yang Chin first, then turned around and put on a smile. Gentlemen, I mentioned earlier that there is an emerald here. What do you think? I wasn’t lying, was I? Although the color. Of this emerald doesn’t reach the top tier Wharton’s green standard, it’s quite close. Moreover, its transparency and saturation are also very high. There are no signs of artificial enhancement. And the entire piece is an unprocessed raw stone, without any cracks. I believe everyone should be well aware of the quality of such a gem. If this is processed into jewelry, I think I don’t need to say much about its final value. To be honest, Yang Chen really didn’t expect Uncle Chao to be so eloquent. And looking at him, it seemed he had organized such internal auctions more than once or twice. The way he opened the conversation and his aura were truly impeccable. Just a few short sentences had already stirred the interest of all the big shots present. Indeed, those invited to participate in this auction were all powerful local clients. Moreover, each of these big shots was worth billions and had experience in collecting. Naturally, they all knew the value of this emerald and the appraisers they had invited had all given a unanimous conclusion. The gem was flawless and an absolute top-tier treasure. How could these big shots not be tempted? Not to mention, just the circulation rate of such emeralds in the international market, their liquidity, and appreciation potential. When these factors piled up, it was enough to make these big shots interested. Alright, no more nonsense, little young. Boss, what’s your reserve price for this gem? Yang Chen’s eyes flickered, not high. 8 million. This was the benefit of having done his homework. Before coming here, he had just checked the recent auction records for high-priced emeralds. The highest price was naturally that of the Rockefeller. Family’s gem, which he didn’t dare to compare with. But in the last two years, the two that were auctioned in Hong Kong, he felt his piece could be compared. His was 12 carats, similar to those two in quality. Considering factors like being unprocessed, he could definitely set a starting price of 8 million, which really wasn’t high. Upon hearing this quote, the several big bosses across from him immediately became eager to try. Alright, everyone heard it, our rules are simple, the minimum bid is 100,000, with no upper limit, so let’s start bidding. Once the highest price appears and the seller agrees, the deal is done. Okay, let’s. Begin. Chao Da Hua directly announced the auction rules, clearly familiar with the process, indicating that he had organized such internal auctions more than once or twice. 10 million. Goodness, Mr. Wang, who was in. The petrochemical business shocked everyone with his opening bid. Mr. Wang had opened over 30 private gas stations in Bazhou and the province, and he also owned a refining factory. He was definitely a wealthy player, and his opening bid showed his determination to acquire this gem. However, Mr. Chen, who was in the shipping business, was not to be outdone, 10.1 million. Mr. Jin, who was in real estate and having a tough year, chimed in, 10.2 million. After that, he didn’t say much, but the quiet middle -aged beauty, Misli, who was in the hotel business, made a stunning bid. 11 million. 11.1 million. 12 million. The competition for this gem quickly reached a fever pitch. At this moment, Yang Chen, who had been pretending to be calm, started to breathe heavily. In. His entire life, when had he ever seen so much money? The biggest bills he had seen were when he went home for Qingming to burn paper for his grandfather. In reality, when he used to deliver food, he had only earned over 8,000 at most in a month. But now, these people were bidding hundreds of thousands, and they were talking in units of 10,000. Before long, he felt his brain was a bit numb. 13 million, alright, Misli has bid 13 million. Is there a higher bid? No one expected that the highest bid would actually come from Misli. At this point, Mr. Wang also fell silent. Xiao Dehua clapped his small wooden hammer, alright, the highest bid is 13 million. Then he turned to Yang Chen, little Yang, are you satisfied with this bid? If you are, we can finalize. The deal. Yang Chen nodded eagerly, and this time, Xiao Dehua officially dropped the small hammer, deal. Moments later, 13 million appeared in Yang Chen’s account at the Star Spangled Bank in Shenzhen. This account was opened a few years ago during his university days to help a high school classmate. Back then, registered late at night. At that time, the regulations weren’t strict and he had a high school friend who got into a university in Shenzhen. During the summer, he interned at the Star Spangled Bank and one of his tasks was to bring in new account holders so he was roped in to help. However, he hadn’t used it much since then and he never expected to use it today. As he walked out of the building he felt a bit dazed as if he had drunk too much. Just a few hours ago, he was still a poor kid but just a few hours later, he had become a millionaire. Walking down the street, his mind was filled. With a self-playing BMG. I have money now, I have money now, I don’t even know how to spend it? I have a mobile Unicom small phone, one number a day. B, the sound of a car horn rang out as Xianhui’s BMW drove out from the back parking lot. Jinjuanhao opened the car door and got in, bro, what’s the deal here? They helped organize the auction, and it wouldn’t be right to let them work for free, Jinjuanhao understood the rules. But Xianhui next to. Him chuckled, that’s fine, with your words, bro, it’s not like we’re helping you for nothing. According to the rules, it’s a 1% commission. But this money isn’t coming from you, it’s from the buyer. So, if you have any good stuff in the future, feel free to come find me, okay? Yang Chen. Laughed heartily, don’t worry, there will be plenty more in the future, and I’ll need your help. In an instant, he realized that if he had good things in the future, he could just look for Sienui, and that would be his way of repaying him. Although they had to help organize, he would still earn a good amount just from the commission. Buying a car and a house followed a very standard process, much better than getting a rebate every time. Let’s go, water. Domain Blue Bay, today I’m treating. Yang Chen waved his hand grandly, this bathing center was reputed to be the top bathing club in Bazho. Previously, he had only delivered takeout there, but now that he had money, he had to enjoy himself inside. Ha, President Yang, please make yourself comfortable. Xianhui grinned and became his chauffeur. The next morning, when Yang Chen woke up, he felt a soreness in his lower back. Hmm. The Water Domain Blue Bay. Truly lived up to its name. The bed was so white, so soft. Of course, the expenses for that night weren’t cheap, it cost him over $2,000. And this bathing center really opened his eyes, it wasn’t just about bathing. There were tea houses, mahjong rooms, billiard halls, video game. Rooms, gyms, swimming pools, yoga rooms, and all sorts of leisure and entertainment options you could think of. Of course, what satisfied him the most was. The buffet. Soaking in a bath, scrubbing a bit, then enjoying a sauna, and finally having a buffet meal made for a perfect night. In the morning, he had a buffet breakfast, then settled the bill, and that was that. Saying goodbye to Sienhui at the hotel entrance, Yangchen pondered what he should do today. Suddenly becoming a millionaire left him a bit bewildered. How should he spend this money? Right, first, he should buy a house. Thinking of his parents, who had worked outside for so many years, what was it all for? Wasn’t it to buy a house for themselves, to have a home in the city? Bazho is just a second tier. City in yen country, but the housing prices here are not low. The average price is now between 20 ,000 to 30,000, and his poor parents, after working all. These years, still couldn’t scrape together a down payment. Now that he had money, he would secure a house first. Although he didn’t dare to let his. Parents live there immediately, having a house meant he wouldn’t have to worry about squandering his money. Yangchen knew himself well, being young, he hadn’t. Seen much of the world .He was afraid that he wouldn’t be able to resist the temptations of the glamorous world, and with one careless mistake, he might fall into the habit of impulsive spending. Or perhaps he could develop some bad habits like gambling, over 10 million seemed like a lot, but it wouldn’t withstand extravagance. Among his former delivery teammates, there were many who had once been big shots in business. They suddenly became wealthy, lost themselves in the process, and within just a few years, they went bankrupt and ended up in dire straits. In the past, listening to their experiences felt like hearing someone else’s story, but now he had to take it as a warning. Rather than keeping the money in the bank and constantly itching to spend it, he might as well buy a few properties to hold on to. But which ones to buy? If anyone in the city knew the local real estate market best, aside from developers and real estate agents, it would be the delivery drivers. Because they delivered everywhere, they were most familiar with which neighborhoods had good locations, which buildings were beautiful and which had good construction quality. From his experience running deliveries in the neighborhoods of Bazho, he felt that the Greentown Jolong Tiendi in the high-tech zone was quite nice. Bazho is a hilly city with many neighborhoods built on the mountains, making it very beautiful and unique. Greentown Jolong Tiendi is a high -end community developed by Greentown Group in Bazho a few years ago. It was built at the foot of Yenshou Mountain Park in the high-tech zone involving significant investment in land development. The community is very private and also quite beautiful. There are over a dozen tall buildings, all delivered with exquisite decoration, and the community even has its own swimming pool, garden, kindergarten, and elementary school. Nearby, there are also high schools and hospitals, with convenient transportation. Yang Chen had delivered food to this community a few times before, and each time he couldn’t help but sigh, wishing that one day he could buy a house here. Unfortunately, he knew that this could only be a dream because the housing prices in this community were too high. It’s not an exaggeration to say that this community has always been the top property in the high -tech zone, with prices long exceeding 30,000 per square meter. But that was in the past, today he felt he definitely had the strength to do it. With an idea in mind, he immediately put it into action. However, before going, he had to take care of another matter first. That was to buy himself a car. Considering the future adventures in another world where the roads were mostly unpaved, he had a clear plan in mind. He needed a sturdy and durable pickup truck. It should be able to go off-road, carry goods, be easy to repair, and not be too painful to fix if it broke down. So, he hailed a taxi and headed straight for the Lingqian second-hand car market. It was called the Lingqian market because it was located on a piece of open land, in front of Shishan Ridge. Earlier, the capable second-hand car dealers conducted transactions in this open area, and later the city invested in building a formal second-hand car market here. Now, as a wealthy Yangqian, he was not at all hesitant about buying a car. Upon arriving at the market, he took a look around and chose a two-year-old second-hand Great Wall Cannon pickup. It was the top configuration from that year and now it was only over 80 ,000. Yang Chen Tess drove the car and found no major issues. He swiped his card on the spot, completed the transfer, and left. After all that, it was already noon. However, he wasn’t in the mood to eat. Just thinking about buying a house made his heart race. He drove straight to Greentown Jolong Tiendi. which was actually not far from the development zone he was in, just over half an hour’s drive. He drove along Bajos Binhai Road, crossed a big bridge, and arrived at the high-tech zone. The terrain in the high-tech zone is not very flat, with many mountains and little flatland, so many houses are built. On the hills. Greentown Jolong Tiendi is located in a valley. To be honest, every time he entered this community, he always felt it was strange. Since. Bazho is a coastal city, the sea breeze is strong all year round, especially in winter when the cold wind is biting. But no matter how strong the wind is, outside, as soon as you step into the courtyard of this community, it is immediately calm and peaceful, completely shielding you from the strong winds. Outside.He had also heard people say that this is feng shui, and that the feng shui of this community is good. Indeed, with mountains in front and behind. The community is built in a valley, which naturally gives people a sense of being sheltered from the wind and calm. Although the community has been completed. For more than two years, the houses have not been fully sold. After all, housing prices are not cheap, and this community mainly consists of large units, with the smallest being three bedrooms and two living rooms, starting from over 130 square meters. As a result, even the cheapest unit starts at 4 million, so they sell very slowly. Yang Chen entered the sales office, and immediately a saleswoman approached him. This saleswoman was not young, probably around 30, and she was quite plump and beautiful, unlike in YY novels where characters would look at Yang Chen in casual clothes with. disdain she was very enthusiastic instead since you want to buy then buy the best unit sir are you here to look at houses yes what types of units do you have for sale now oh currently there are available units in building 5 building 6 building 8 and building 10 the beautiful saleswoman warmly led him to the community sand table where there were a total of 16 buildings the community is built against the mountains located in a valley between two mountains in a long strip shape running east to west The main entrance of the community is on the southwest side, and to the right upon. Entering is phase 1, which has 4 buildings, all of which are basically sold out. Going further in is phase 2, which also has 8 buildings, while the remaining 4 are in the innermost phase 3. Buildings 8 and 10 are part of phase 3, but because they are too far inside, Yang Chen didn’t like them very much. Just walking out from there takes over 20 minutes and involves climbing uphill, so he immediately passed on those. Meanwhile. Buildings 5 and 6 are right next to the community’s swimming pool and indoor clubhouse. These two buildings are unobstructed in front and back, making them the best positioned buildings in the community, commonly referred to as the king of buildings. Since he wasn’t short on money, he thought, why not buy the best unit? Yang Chen pointed at the sand table, what types of units are available in building 6 and building 5? The saleswoman looked at Yang Chen, with a slightly confused expression. This young man, judging by his clothes and demeanor, seemed quite ordinary, but he spoke with great confidence. She thought for a moment, then smiled and said, Mr. Yang, these two buildings are the kings of our community, and the units for sale are all large ones. I know which floors still have available units. Seeing Yang Chen’s slight impatience, the saleswoman paused, then immediately smiled brightly and continued. Currently, in Building 6, Unit 2, on the 28th floor, there are two units available. Shall we go take a look? Sure. Let’s go see the show unit. Yang Chen’s response was very straightforward, and the saleswoman was also very happy, telling him to wait a moment. She went to register, and soon after, she came back with the keys and informed Yang Chen that they were ready. Outside the sales center, an electric car was waiting for them. This community implements a system of separating people and vehicles, with cars entering the community directly through the underground garage. The above ground area serves as a public activity space for the community’s residents, with most of the ground covered in rubber tracks. The public green spaces also feature large lawns, and many areas have public fitness facilities. Although it was winter, while other communities had trees and lawns turning yellow, this community was lush and green. Behind the community was a small hill about 100 meters high, and there was also a small hill in front. Logically, the temperature difference here should be greater than outside, but this community was very warm and had little wind. This was partly due to the geographical location, and partly Because during the construction of the community, geothermal hot springs were discovered in the nearby mountains, so the community simply diverted the hot spring water in. This not only solved the heating problem for the community but also addressed the residents’ need for hot water. In front of buildings 6 and 5, there was a staggered building. Entering from the outside in an electric car, one would see a Baroque-style building in front of the building, which is the community’s clubhouse. The first floor contains a tea room, a library, and a children’s recreation area. The second floor features a large indoor gym, while the third floor has two spacious swimming pools. Exiting from the third floor leads to the sky garden in front of building 6 and building 8. Passing through this sky garden is necessary to enter the atrium on the first floor of both buildings. Each unit door in the building is under strict electronic surveillance, allowing only owners to enter by swiping their cards or using facial recognition. Both towers are 38 stories high, and the apartment they are viewing is located on the 28th floor. Due to the terrain, this floor is already quite high. The sales representative shows Yang Chen Apartment 2801, a typical layout of the tower. It is located on the west side of this unit, a spacious 248 square meter for bedroom to living room. Layout. The entrance door faces west, and upon entering, there is a screen partition on either side of the screen or four rooms facing south and north, each with its own bathroom. At the end of the corridor is the living room facing the western mountains, a combined dining and living area that spans over. 40 square meters. There is also a large open kitchen on the north side, making the living room quite spacious and bright. Additionally, the dining area features three large balconies, one facing south, one to the west for scenic views, and another living balcony next to the kitchen on the north side. Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room, one can overlook the beautiful scenery of the community below and the stunning Huayun mountain in the distance, with breathtaking ocean views beyond. Although the cold wind howls outside, the room is warm as spring, which is precisely Huayang. Chen chose to buy a home in this community. In the past two years, many communities in Basho have had poor heating, but this one has consistently stood out. The reason lies in the community’s independent heating system, relying on its geothermal source. If it were any other community, Yang Chen would definitely not consider buying an exterior unit, but in this community, there is no need to worry about that. The heating is sufficient, and the layout is also excellent. Many northern communities make the most unreasonable design choice by placing bedrooms on the mountainside, seemingly achieving a separation of noise and quiet. However, they overlook the insulation effect as houses on the mountainside, whether east or west, do not retain heat while in winter. This results in bedroom temperatures being several degrees lower than the living room, especially when the wind is strong, making it even colder. Therefore, Yang Chen firmly ruled out such designs. Over the past few years he and his parents have been living on the second floor of a rented shop and The poor insulation of that dilapidated house is not worth mentioning. In winter, it was so cold that his feet would freeze while indoors, so he places great importance on winter insulation in homes. The apartments in Jolong Tianbi do not have bedrooms facing the mountain, which suits his preferences perfectly. The apartments are all finely decorated, with uniform floor tiles throughout, and the bathrooms are beautifully designed. With just a few pieces of furniture, one can move in directly, and Yangchen was very satisfied after viewing it. Hmm, how much is this unit? Mr. Yang, this one is 7.7 million, and the property fee is 4 yuan. The sales representative answered promptly, and Yang Chen nodded. Seeing that Yang Chen did not respond, the sales representative assumed he thought the unit was expensive and quickly added, next door, there’s a smaller unit, would you like to take a look? Hmm, that sounds good. Yang Chen nodded in response without much thought and turned to exit this unit, heading next door. This building features a two-unit layout, and next. Door is a 158 square meter, 3 bedroom, 2 living room smaller unit. Unlike the previous large unit, this one has a plain layout. 2 bedrooms face. South, separated by the living room, with another bedroom to the north. Because there is another unit next door, the exterior bedrooms of this layout also, do not face the mountain. Therefore, the indoor temperature of the rooms is quite high, it is not an exaggeration to say it feels as warm as spring. Living room is very spacious and bright, though it is certainly smaller compared to the previous 200 plus square meter unit they viewed however. There are two large balconies at the front and back, making the space very airy. Next to the kitchen, there is also a utility room of about 10 square meters. The entire house is fully renovated, ready for immediate move-in. After looking around, Yangqin was very satisfied with these two apartments. Hmm. Not bad. Seeing that Yang Chen was very pleased with the layout, the salesperson quickly added, Sir, with the spring festival approaching, if you are interested in purchasing, we currently have a promotion. Yang Chen raised an eyebrow at this. Oh, what promotion? Tell me more. Right now, we have a promotion where you get a parking space with the purchase of a house. If you buy the 248 square meter unit we just viewed, we will give you two parking spaces. If you buy this 158 square meter unit, you will get one parking space. The salesperson’s attitude seemed very sincere, but Yang Chen knew she was definitely anxious inside. Over the past year, the economic environment in Yen country has not been good, especially in the real estate sector, which has entered a winter period. Many developers’ projects are not selling, and there was even a nationwide price drop recently. Currently, the housing market is in a slow decline, making it difficult to sell ordinary houses, let alone high-end communities like Julong Tiendi, which has been completed for over two years. The fact that it has been on the market for two years without selling out shows how challenging it is to close deals in this community. There are many reasons why wealthy people are reluctant to buy in this community. First, there are too many options at this price point. For example, one could buy a villa or a seaside flat with a sea view, etc. Moreover, the high property fees in this community also deter many potential buyers. That’s why the salesperson is offering various discounts at this moment. Jean Juenhouse smiled without speaking. Seeing that Jean Juenhau was not in a hurry, the salesperson realized that the offered discounts might not satisfy him. So she continued to sweeten the deal, saying, of course, we can still negotiate the price of the house. Oh, how much can it be reduced? This was the key point. In fact, Jean Juenhau had previously delivered takeout to this sales center. Once, he overheard the salesperson chatting about price reductions and he learned that each house could be reduced by up to 300,000. Hmm, if you really want. To buy, I can apply for a 20 ,000 reduction on each house.” The salesperson gritted her teeth, pretending to look troubled. Jin Ju and Hao waved his hand, what if I want both? One time payment, no loan. Hiss. Upon hearing Yang Chen’s boldness, the salesperson’s eyes widened in surprise. Sir, you’re. Not joking, are you? At this point, the female salesperson’s voice even trembled a bit. The community had been open for over two years. However, aside. From the first phase, which sold out quickly due to favorable conditions, the subsequent phases 2 and 3 have been struggling. First, there was the pandemic, then the global economic slowdown, and the real estate industry has been sluggish. So, their phases 2 and 3 have been on the market for over two years, with more than half still unsold. The heads at the group headquarters have been pulling their hair out over these unsold properties. If the houses don’t sell, the salespeople are also under immense pressure. They initially thought this young man was just passing through, but who would have? Thought he was actually a hidden big spender. Ha, do I look like I’m joking? Yang Chen really liked both apartments. Buying them would mean one for himself. And one for his parents, which was perfect. The original price of one apartment was 7.7 million, and the other was 5.3 million. Together, they totaled 13 million, which was just enough for him. However, he wasn’t foolish enough to not negotiate at all. He knew that as a big client paying in full for two units, he absolutely had the right to bargain. After receiving his affirmative response, the salesperson immediately called their manager after communicating. For quite a while, the manager finally agreed to lower the price of each apartment by $300,000, making the total price $12,400,000. Youngchen then proposed that the other party cover the taxes and fees and also provide three years of property management, heating, and three years of membership fees for the clubhouse downstairs. The other party agreed to all these requests, especially since the properties had been on the market for two years. Being able to make a deal and receive over 10 million in return was beneficial not just for the group but also for the sales team, allowing them to have a prosperous year. With the new year approaching, such discounts would definitely not be available under normal circumstances. Moments later, another sales team rushed over with the contract. Yang Chen wasted no time signing the contract, swiping his card, and paying the deposit. The remaining amount would be settled after the property transfer was completed. However, as per the other party’s request, the money was transferred to A. designated escrow account. After selecting the apartment he went downstairs to choose a parking space. What surprised Yang Chen even more was that the parking spaces in this community were not just marked spots on the ground. Instead, they were individual small garages which he found very appealing. He chose three connected parking spaces dug out from the foot of the mountain at the back. These spaces could be combined into a warehouse in the future. and because they were located at the back, they were slightly farther from the elevator, so the area of each unit was larger than the other garages. The three spaces could fit the size of five other garages, totaling over 60 square meters. After sorting everything out, it was already afternoon when he left the community. The sales center nearly had to carry him out on a palanquin. His more than 10 million had helped them solve the major problem of meeting year-end targets. Before leaving, the manager politely gifted him a fruit phone and some other small presents. Yang Chen, feeling accomplished, got into his pickup truck, thinking about buying some furniture and moving in that night. But just as he drove out of the small valley, his phone rang. It was his mom calling. Hello? Son, where are you? Uh, I’m over here in the high-tech zone. What’s up? Hurry back to Haiyan Village. Your dad and I are buying train tickets. We’re heading back tonight too. His mom’s voice was anxious, urging Yang Chen to return home quickly. What’s the rush? It’s your second. Uncle, he had an accident. Ha. What happened to my second uncle? At that moment, Yang Chen felt a sense of joy turning to sorrow he had just finished buying the apartment and hadn’t even been happy for a day. Who would have thought there would be a fire in the backyard? His second uncle was someone Yang. Chen had always respected, when he was a child, his second uncle treated him very well, almost like a biological son. Later, when something happened in his second uncle’s family, he suffered a mental shock and they thought about bringing him to live nearby for care. Unfortunately, his second uncle refused. to go, and just a couple of days after being brought back, he ran back to his hometown village. There was no choice, his dad had to ask the villagers to help take care of him. Fortunately, his second uncle was mostly fine, but he would occasionally have episodes happening two or three times a year. Hearing that his second uncle had another episode made him anxious. We don’t know the specifics either, we heard he set someone’s car on fire? What? Hearing his mom say this, Yang Chen was startled. Although his second uncle’s mental state wasn’t great, he had never shown any extreme behavior during his episodes before. How could it have escalated to this? Yang Chin quickly said, Mom, don’t panic and don’t buy the tickets yet. I’ll borrow a car and come pick you up. After saying that, he started the car and drove over to his family’s small shop. Fortunately, there wasn’t much traffic on the road, and he arrived at his shop’s entrance in just half an hour. His dad and mom had been waiting with their necks stretched. They didn’t even have time to ask where he borrowed the car from before the three of them set off on their journey home however the trip was not easy the atmosphere in the car was tense and his dad was on the phone the whole way communicating with people in the village finally as we were nearing home things became somewhat clearer it turned out that my second uncle was doing well this morning helping out in the kitchen at a villagers wedding feast but by noon when the banquet started he suddenly fell ill and set someone else’s car on fire Fortunately, the people inside managed to escape quickly, otherwise he could have burned them alive. The family was shocked to hear this, and instead of going to the village in Haiyan, they went straight to the police station where my second uncle was. Being held. Wei Shan. Yang Chen entered the police station with his parents and saw a young man in a police uniform in the lobby. He smiled and greeted. Him. Wei Shan was his high school classmate who later attended the police academy and returned to his hometown as a police officer after graduation. He was. of average build, with a dark complexion and when he saw Yang Chen’s family, a smile broke out on his face. What took you so long to get here? Yang. Chen had already contacted him on the way and then Wei Shan took them to the back to take a look at the detention room. His carefree second uncle was lying. On a long bench inside, sound asleep. Humph. People like this should be locked up and punished severely. At that moment, an angry voice came from behind and the family turned to look. A middle-aged man dressed in luxurious clothing, accompanied by a beautiful woman, was walking out of an office. Behind them was a comically naive-looking police officer, wearing a smile. As soon as the seven or eight men and women at the entrance saw them come out, they immediately rushed over. Exactly, officer, such a madman should be sent to a mental hospital, he shouldn’t be allowed to roam around outside. It’s very dangerous, you know? The naive-looking police officer could only smile in response, well, we will suggest that to the family. Yang Chen’s family. clenched their fists upon seeing these people. No wonder my second uncle had a breakdown, this family was their enemy. The man in a suit, looking like a successful person, was Zhao Xiangshan, nicknamed Zhao Si, from their village. And the woman beside Zhao Si was his former second aunt, Xinxinghua. Years ago, my second uncle’s cattle farm had a fire, which also claimed the life of his cousin. This woman not only didn’t help my second uncle deal with the aftermath, but was the first to run away. It was this series of blows that drove my second uncle to madness. You could say women tend to seek benefits and avoid harm, and if she chose to climb the social ladder, no one could say much. But to betray my second uncle at this time and side with his mortal enemy was simply too ungrateful. Xin Xinhua was once the most famous beauty in Haiyan village, pretty and academically gifted. However, her family was struggling. And when she got into college, they couldn’t even afford the tuition, with her father Bedredin. Their families had a long-standing friendship, and my second uncle had a marriage agreement with her since childhood. He worked to support her tuition during college and even helped take care of her father. But, after she graduated, she surprisingly wanted to break off the engagement, reportedly because she had been classmates with Zhao Shangshan in college. At that time, Zhao Shangshan pursued her relentlessly, but in the end, he was scolded harshly by her father. Later, she married my second uncle, and they had a son the following year. My second uncle worked hard, saved some capital with his skills, and started a cattle farm. The family’s life was thriving, and During that time, my second uncle was the pride of the village, a genuine rural entrepreneur. But who would have thought that disaster would strike? Just, when my second uncle’s career was flourishing, a ruthless fire broke out. The fire not only destroyed his cattle farm but also killed his cousin. By then, Xinxinghua’s father had passed away and without any constraints, she ran away at the first opportunity. Even more unexpectedly, she brazenly moved in. With Zhao Shangshan. It was this series of shocks that brought down my second uncle, a man of iron and steel, today, when I saw these two people, the Yang family, I immediately understood. Oh, isn’t this the family of Yang the Mad? What, are you here to pick up your madman? Come on, tell me, what’s going on today? Upon seeing the Yang family, the Zhao family members quickly surrounded them. The Zhao family is considered a prominent household in Haiyan village, especially in recent years, Zhao Shangshan has made a fortune from some business. The Zhao family members have been strutting around Haiyan village, and Zhao Shangshan’s nephews have become quite the bullies in the village. Yang Chen rarely returns to the village because he finds them annoying. When he was young, he was often bullied by Zhao Gao and Zhao Chang. As he grew older, due to the troubles with Xinxinghua, the rift between the two families deepened. Every time he returned to the village for the new year, he would run into them and they would always find ways to trouble him. At that time, he was weak and had no power, so he naturally chose to back down. But this time, he had the confidence to confront them head on. What are you shouting about? Can’t you see where this is? What’s it to you? Mind your own business. Yang Chen reached out and pushed Zhao Gao’s hand away. Speak properly, don’t point. At people. What? You? Zhao Gao, tall and thin, suddenly had his eyes bulging. It had been years since anyone dared to speak to him like that. What’s it to you? In broad daylight, you still want to hit someone? At this moment, Yang Chen was not intimidated at all. His recent training in the other. World had given him extraordinary courage. He had killed tigers, so what was a village thug to him? If it weren’t for the fact that they were at the police station, he would have really wanted to challenge Zhao Gao. What are you doing? Do you all want to go in? At that moment, the previously smiling police officer suddenly changed his expression. His abrupt change made the Zhao family members feel quite uncomfortable, and they immediately restrained themselves. Yang Chen glanced gratefully at him. This previously comical old officer was their old neighbor, Uncle Zhang. Alright, now that the Yang family is here, you can discuss the specific issues. Decide whether to go for civil mediation or legal proceedings, Uncle Zhang said, looking at the Yang family, before turning to Zhao Xiangshan. Good, since big brother Yang is here, let’s not waste time. Did your second brother set our car on fire? He almost burned my uncle and aunt to death. What do you think we should do about this? Zhao Xiangshan looked up at the sky, clearly disdainful of any communication with Yang’s father, while Xinxinghua looked a bit awkward. After all, she had been the daughter-in-law of the Yang family for nearly 10 years, and at this moment, she can only turn her face away, pretending not to see. It was then that his obedient nephew Zhao Gao stepped forward to negotiate. Yang’s father felt a bit flustered, ah, then, what do you think we should do? Zhao Gao looked at Yang’s father with contempt, then turned to his uncle before. Saying, my uncle’s Mercedes was just bought, worth over 600,000, plus the mental damages for my uncle and aunt. So, you can give us one. Million, and I’ll consider this matter as if it never happened? Hearing such an astronomical figure, Yang’s father and mother felt dizzy. Ah, one million? We don’t have one million. Zhao Gao snorted coldly, humph. If you don’t have one million, then we’ll send your second fool to jail? Oh, send me to jail? I’ll send you down first. Suddenly, a voice rang out from behind, and before anyone could turn around, they saw a shadow rushing up from behind, followed by a crack sound. The previously arrogant Zhao Gao was instantly knocked down by a glass bottle thrown by the shadow. Ouch. Zhao Gao fell to the ground, and the shadow rushed up to deliver a flurry of punches and kicks .A few other members of the Zhao family wanted to help, but the man waved the half-broken glass bottle in his hand, glinting coldly, instantly scaring them back. Zhao Shangshan, who had just been looking up at the sky with an air of arrogance, now changed his expression. Xinxinghua, too, gripped his arm tightly, her face filled with fear, as they both stared at the dark figure ahead. as if it were a malevolent ghost. Director Zhang, why aren’t you hurrying? Hurry up and save him. Zhao Shangshan shouted as he spotted Zhang Zhigua. On the other side, Uncle Zhang still wore a silly expression, speaking slowly, save him? The suspect is mentally unstable and lacks civil capacity, so I advise your family to stay calm and not act impulsively. Otherwise, even if he injures you, he won’t bear any legal responsibility. Zhao Shangshan glanced at Zhao Gao, who was howling in pain, and became even more anxious. Then where are your guns? Don’t you police officers have guns? Are you just? Going to watch him commit violence? Humph. Our guns are all in the armory. Who carries them around every day? Zhang Jigua replied indifferently to Zhao. Shan Shan, then turned back to the dazed Wei Shan and shouted, How could you be so careless? Report, Director, I was following the procedure to return the suspect to his family, but who would have thought the suspect would suddenly lose control? The two of them were singing in harmony, effectively shutting down the conversation. Zhao Shangshan’s face was so tense it seemed like it could squeeze out water, he could only turn to the Yang family. Boss Yang, aren’t you going to go up and persuade him? If this continues, someone might get killed. Just as Yang dad was about to speak, Yang Chen pulled him back, and gave him a look. Oh, boss Xiao, you heard it just now, my second uncle isn’t mentally stable, and Zhao Gao just provoked him, so he’s having an episode. We can’t just rush over, otherwise, he might hit us too. Besides, we are just his family, not his legal guardians. The trouble he caused, we can’t. Handle it. Why don’t you just sue him and have him locked up in a mental hospital? If Zhao Shangshan still didn’t understand what Yang Chen meant at this point, he really was wasting his time. All right, all right, I won’t ask for compensation, consider it my bad luck. You all hurry up and hold him back. You said that yourself, right? Director Zhang, you all heard it, right? Zhang Zhigua and Weishan nodded in agreement, and only then did Yang Chen muster his courage to walk towards his second uncle. At that moment, his second uncle was still wildly punching and kicking at Zhao Gao who was curled up on the ground, holding his head and remaining silent. Second uncle, second uncle. Yang Chen tentatively called out a couple of times, and Yang Zhikai seemed to hear his voice, slowing down his movements and slowly turning his head. When he saw Yang Chen, his expression suddenly went blank. Tian Tian? Is that you, Tian Tian? Yang Chen’s heart trembled, Tian Tian was the nickname of his deceased cousin, and he realized his second uncle had mistaken him for someone. Else. It’s me, dad, he cautiously replied, but unexpectedly, his second uncle suddenly threw away the half-glass bottle in his hand and rushed towards him, pulling him into an embrace. Tian Tian, is it really you? I thought I lost you. Then he held Yang Chen tightly and began to cry bitterly. At this. Moment, the Zhao family quickly pulled Zhao Gao up from the ground, who stood up with a bruised face, glaring fiercely at Yang Zhikai, ready to charge at him in a rage. However, he was stopped by Zhao Xiangshan, who shot a fierce look at the Yang family. Without saying much, he turned and stormed away with his family, while Yang Chen’s two aunts kept their heads down, as if they had done something shameful, not daring to glance in their direction. At that moment, Zhang Zhigua, who had somehow arrived beside Yang dad, said, Big brother, it seems Zhikai’s condition is getting worse. You should take him with. You this time. Otherwise, in the village, I don’t know when he will have another episode? And with the Zhao family around, I can’t feel at ease. Zhang. Zhigua’s meaning was very clear, urging them to be more cautious. Yang dad didn’t say much this time, just patted his shoulder, I understand, thanks, old. Zhang. At that moment, Yang Chen turned to his old classmate Weishan and nodded in thanks, while Weishan waved back at him. The family helped their second uncle and turned to leave the police station. They got into the car and first returned to the old house, which was located at the foot of the mountain, with a large piece of land. The mountain behind was all theirs but it had been abandoned for many years. They quickly packed up the second uncle’s clothes and some utensils and the family set off in the car back to Basho. The atmosphere on the way was strange, Yang Chen was driving, with his second uncle and dad sitting in the back while his mom sat in the passenger seat. After getting in the car, the second uncle didn’t cause much trouble, his eyes. Clear and calm again. It was Yang dad who looked anxious, wanting to say a few words to the second uncle but not knowing where to start. Yang Chen capped, glancing at his second uncle’s expression in the rearview mirror and the second uncle noticed him, giving him a smile. This reassured Yang Chen, as it seemed. His second uncle had returned to normal. However, they still needed to take him to the hospital to get checked out and prescribed some medication. The pickup. Truck had a double cab so it wasn’t cramped for the few of them. It was about 50 kilometers from Haiyan village back to Bazho. they mainly had to navigate through yunshan where the mountain roads were not easy to drive on and the speed couldn’t pick up so it would take about an hour just before they entered the mountains the second uncle suddenly shouted stop i need to use the bathroom yang chen stopped the car and the second uncle got out to relieve himself but when he returned he sat in the driver’s seat jikai don’t mess around yang dad was taken aback thinking his younger brother was having another episode and tried to advise him But Yang Jikai’s response left the Yang family stunned, eldest brother, sister-in-law, Xiangwon. Listen carefully. I’m not sick, I’ve been pretending the whole time just to investigate the truth behind my son’s death. Alright, there’s no time to. Explain now, get in the car quickly, they’re chasing us from behind. Hearing this, the Yang family was taken aback and upon looking at Yang Jikai’s expression, his eyes were clear and calm, not at all like someone with a mental illness. Everyone turned to look back, and at the foot of the mountain in the. distance, a black SUV was speeding towards them. Hurry, it’s the Zhao family. This time, if I fail to take revenge, they won’t let us go easily. Yang. Chin believed him to some extent, he pushed his dad and mom into the back seat and jumped into the passenger seat himself. The second uncle, sitting in. The driver’s seat, slammed on the gas and the pickup truck shot out like an arrow. Yang dad and mom turned pale, on such a rugged and winding mountain. Road, going this fast could lead to a serious accident. But after watching for a while from the passenger seat, Yang Chen felt reassured. The steering wheel was steady in the second uncle’s hands and he was focused on the road ahead, suggesting that his second uncle’s illness might indeed be an act. However, the SUV behind them was still speeding closer and seeing their car accelerate, the SUV’s engine roared to life. They could hear the engine noise from far away and the aggressive approach indicated that the other party was genuinely coming for them. Before long, Yang Chen saw in the rearview mirror that The passenger window of the SUV rolled down. Then, a figure wearing a black hood popped out, holding a shotgun, and fired a shot at their car. Get down! Yang Chen shouted in fear to his parents in the back seat, who turned pale and instinctively ducked down. Fortunately, during the high -speed chase, the opponent’s marksmanship was also quite unstable, and that bullet flew who knows where. By this time, everyone had believed about 80% of the situation. The people in that car were indeed here to kill them. Sitting still and waiting for death was not Yang Chen’s style. That car was a big Mercedes. In. A speed contest his pickup truck would definitely lose to them. He rolled down the window and suddenly a crossbow appeared in his hand and he pulled the. Trigger based on instinct. Bang. The arrow shot out hitting the rear window squarely and piercing a large hole. The crazy Mercedes immediately slowed. Down, this arrow must have injured their driver. The Mercedes quickly swerved and zigzagged on the road, eventually crashing into the mountainside and. Slowing down. At this moment, Yang Chen retracted his body and his second uncle in the driver’s seat smiled at him. Good kid, you’ve got some skills. However, with adrenaline pumping, Yang Chen suddenly felt a wave of weakness wash over him. Today was truly a narrow escape from the jaws of death. No one expected that what was supposed to be a trip back home to fetch someone would end up entangled in a bizarre conspiracy. He turned to look at his second uncle, who was also smiling at him and nodded. At this point, his second uncle glanced back at his parents who were crouched under the back seat there. faces pale get up they’ve retreated only then did his parents slowly straighten up they hadn’t seen the part where yang chen shot the arrow if they had they would have surely interrogated him at this moment yang chen had quietly put away the crossbow while his second uncle wore an expression of i saw nothing shikai what on earth is going on after experiencing such a thrilling afternoon his father finally couldn’t hold back and loudly asked his second uncle His second uncle held the steering wheel, it’s hard to say right now, once we get to our place, I’ll explain it to you properly. All the. Way. The Yang family was on edge, but thankfully, they had come out of the cloud-piercing mountain and were now on the highway. This road was busy with. People in cars, and they finally stopped worrying about the Zhao family catching up. Under Yang Chen’s guidance, Yang Zikai smoothly drove the car to. Their small shop. Once back, Yang dad locked the shop door, and there were some prepared dishes at home. Yang mom also cooked a few more dishes. An hour. Later, the family sat down at the dining table and Yang Chin poured a glass of white liquor for his second uncle. His second uncle downed it in one go, slammed the glass on the table, and then opened up. This matter goes back to a few years ago when Tian Tian was murdered. Wasn’t Tian Tian killed in an accident? Yang Mom couldn’t help but interject, but his second uncle shot her a meaningful glance. At first, I thought so too, but later, the more I thought about it, the more I felt something was off. At that time, my cattle farm was burned down in a fire, and over 300 cattle were burned to death in a muddle. And then Xinhua ran away, I was hit hard at that time and was indeed depressed for a while. Plus, the bank was chasing me for debts. And I didn’t have the heart to investigate the truth of the matter, only focusing on working to earn money to pay off the debts. Until one time, at I. Banquet at the Chen family, I overheard a conversation between two nephews of the Zhao family. It turned out that his second uncle had heard the two nephews of the Zhao family mention at a banquet. They said that their uncle, Zhao Shangshan, had somehow acquired hundreds of live cattle the year his second. Uncle had the incident and became wealthy. Previously, there had been an epidemic at his cattle farm, and the cattle he raised were half dead. His second. Uncle was immediately intrigued. Speaking of this, one must mention Zhao Shangshan. Years ago, after his second uncle married Xinxinghua, she originally wanted to work in the city, but his second uncle was afraid she would still have ties with Zhao Shangshan, so he didn’t agree. Instead, he chose to start a. business in his hometown. My second uncle’s skills were passed down from my grandfather and he opened a restaurant that thrived. Within two years, he had saved up his first pot of gold and then he began to engage in farming and animal husbandry, quickly becoming wealthy. Just before the incident, my second uncle had built a cattle farm, planning to expand his livestock business. However, in the two years leading up to this, Zhao Shangshan had also returned from out of town and started his own farming venture. It could even be said that whatever my second uncle did, he would do too. When my second uncle opened a restaurant, he opened one as well. When my second uncle raised cattle, he learned to raise cattle too, and he made quite a bit of money imitating him. Especially later, when my second uncle started the cattle farm, the prices for cattle were good, and both of them made a lot of money. Moreover, the year before the incident, they both took out substantial loans from the bank to expand their farming operations. On the day of the incident, my second uncle. remembered very clearly that day when Xinxinghua suddenly became very warm towards him. In the morning, she pulled him close, and during the day, she took him to a relative’s house to attend a birthday banquet. In my second uncle’s words, she was particularly enthusiastic that day, she even got drunk at the banquet, and it was Xinxinghua who carried him back home. The result was that on that day, the cattle shed caught fire, leading to the subsequent events. Looking back now, they must have wanted to burn me alive, but unfortunately, I got up that night, when I came back, I saw that Tian Tian was sleeping outside. I was afraid he would catch a cold, so I switched places with him. At that time, I was still puzzled as to why I didn’t see Xinxinghua. Now that I think about it, she must have been in cahoots with Zhao Shangshan, swapping my cattle in the shed, after saying this, my second uncle, suddenly picked up the bottle of liquor on the table and took a big swig. The young family of three, sitting around the table, listened in stunned silence. It weren’t for my second uncle sitting there, speaking with such conviction, they would never have believed that such a dramatic plot could happen to him. Second brother, are you overthinking this? After all, that day, Xinxinghua was also Zhao Shangshan’s son? Even a tiger doesn’t eat its own cubs, you. My mother couldn’t help but speak up, her face serious, and my father nodded in agreement. Exactly, Zikai, don’t think too badly of people, at this. Moment, my second uncle placed the bottle back on the table and sneered, do you think I’m being stubborn? All these years, I’ve also advised myself. But later, I really couldn’t hold back. One time, I dug up the cattle I had buried and paid a high price to have someone send them to the province for. Inspection. The result was that they told me my cattle had contracted foot and mouth disease. Even if they weren’t burned to death, they would have to be called. As soon as I heard that, I understood, because those weren’t my cattle at all. The cattle I raised didn’t have foot and mouth disease at all. Later, I verified it with the veterinarian in town. He confirmed that just half a month before my cattle shed caught fire, Zhao Shangshan had gone to him to have his cattle checked. And he diagnosed that Zhao Shangshan’s cattle had foot enough disease. Zhao Shangshan even paid him a large sum of money to keep it quiet and handle it himself. His cattle got sick, but two months later, he sold over 300 cattle and made a fortune. Later, I also confirmed with the cattle dealer that indeed, the cattle he bought were fine, and the dealer even showed me photos. Unfortunately, Zhao Shangshan. was too careless, he swapped my cattle in the dead of night and even changed their ear tags. But a few were missed, and from the photos the dealer showed. Me, I saw cattle with the ear tags from my farm. From that moment on, I knew it was Zhao Shangshan and Xinxinghua, this pair of adulterers, who, colluded to frame me. As for whether they wanted to kill Tian Tian, I’m not sure, but they definitely wanted to kill me. Because afterward, I learned. From the insurance company that just a few months before the incident, Xinxinghua had secretly taken out several accident insurance policies on me. hearing this dad yang and mom yang’s expressions completely changed what those two scoundrels i dad yang suddenly stood up with a roar the veins on his neck bulging i’ll chop them up thinking of the grievances his second son had suffered over the years and the deceased little nephew dad yang was utterly furious shikai where’s the evidence you’ve gathered let’s report them to the police and catch them mom yang also said angrily while uncle air let out a bitter laugh at this moment it’s not that easy First of all, the events happened many years ago, and a lot of evidence has long been destroyed. What I have is the result of my continuous investigation over the years, piecing together various fragmented pieces of evidence. Moreover, the Zhao family is no longer the Zhao family of those days. After the incident, Zhao Shangshan took Xinxinghua away from Haiyan village, supposedly to do business in the south, and I heard that their business has been growing bigger. His nephews are now running significant businesses in the village and town. Their family has a solid foundation and is not something that can be easily touched. So for the past two years, I’ve been pretending to be crazy. And foolish, partly to let them lower their guard, and partly to find an opportunity for myself. Unfortunately, I missed that chance this time, those. Stoundrels are lucky. Uncle Air said, looking up in frustration and taking a big gulp of liquor. Hearing this, Young Chin basically understood, it turned. Out Uncle Air had been biding his time all these years, just waiting for a chance to take revenge. Thinking back, he had almost succeeded before. But now. The Zhao family was a local tyrant and it wouldn’t be so easy for Uncle Air to find an opportunity for revenge. Remembering the black car chase they faced. Before leaving Haiyan village, Yang Chen shivered. Uncle, they won’t come after us, will they? Upon hearing this, Dad Yang and Mom Yang also recalled the Zhao family’s power and their hearts sank. Uncle Air chuckled. Don’t worry, your parents have been away from the village for seven or eight years and they haven’t returned much during these years. No one in the village even knows where your family is or what you do. After hearing Uncle Air say this, Yang Chen finally felt relieved. Even if the Zhao family knew their family was in Bazho, Bazho was a big city with over 8 million people in 8 districts. The Zhao family was a local tyrant in Haiyan village but in Bazho, they were nothing. Moreover, trying to find their family in such a large city, like Bazho would be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Thinking of this, Yang Chen felt at ease. Zhang Zhigui is also my old classmate. In fact, I mentioned to him earlier that the fire at my cattle farm was not an accident. At first, he didn’t believe it, but later, when I presented more and more evidence, he started to believe me. In fact, there were many aspects that he helped me deduce. Unfortunately, many key pieces of evidence are either too old, lost, or not strong enough. And in recent years, the Zhao family has contracted many factories and mines around Haiyan, gaining wealth and power. Even if I wanted to take the legal route, it would be hard to bring them down, so he advised me to let it go. But how could I swallow this anger? So over the years, I pretended to follow a few times just to wait for an opportunity. This time, those two scoundrels rarely returned to their hometown after so many years, and I seized the chance, but unfortunately, fate didn’t favor me. As Uncle Air described the process of his feigned madness. Over the years, the family felt an immense sadness. Uncle Air hadn’t told them before, surely out of fear of implicating them. Thinking about it, all the grievances he had suffered over the years were to secure that final chance for revenge. Yang Chen couldn’t help but admire Uncle Air’s resilience. At that moment, he also understood why Uncle Zhang had that attitude at the police station earlier .He also knew about the feelings involved, the actions of that pair of scoundrels, Zhao Shangshan and Shen Xinhua. Unfortunately, when his second uncle’s family faced disaster back then, it was truly unexpected. And the cattle farm was built in a secluded valley. Not only was it rarely visited, but it was just the three of them living nearby. Little did they know. that this actually made it easier for Jia Xiangshan to strike. On a dark and windy night, with no evidence, and with the bank coming to collect debts. Afterward, plus his own son being burned to death in the fire. At that time, not to mention his second uncle, even his parents who had come to help thought. It was an accident and never considered it was man-made. Now that they finally understood the truth, it was too late. Second uncle, since we have figured out the ins and outs of the whole matter, what do you plan to do next? yang chen asked again to which his second uncle sighed bitterly it seems that we can only let it go for now after failing to strike the xiao family would definitely be on high alert and even if his second uncle was unwilling he could only put his revenge plan on hold for now yang chen nodded just in time my parents are opening a store soon why don’t you stay in the city for now let’s stabilize our lives first then we can make other plans hmm it seems we can only do it this way for now hearing that his second uncle had let go of his obsession, Yang’s dad and mom also breathed a sigh of relief. Reality is harsh, although they had clarified the strange fire from back. Then, times have changed, and the Zhao family has already risen, while the Yang family has no capital to confront them. So, being patient and lying low is the wisest choice. As the saying goes, as long as the green mountains remain, one need not worry about firewood. And Yang Chen was just worried that his parents would lack manpower for the store, but now with his second uncle’s help, it would alleviate a lot of the burden. However, for him, after experiencing this incident, it reignited his hope to continue exploring in another world. To be honest, he had already made over 10 million from his previous adventures. In that world, he even bought two apartments in a high-end community in Basho and still had over 600,000 left. With so much money, it was enough for him to live comfortably for a while. But the sudden emergence of the Zhao family gave him a strong sense of crisis. Although the Zhao family couldn’t find them for now, who could guarantee they wouldn’t be found in the future? Moreover, with someone as ruthless as Zhao Xiangshan, who not only set fire to his second uncle’s cattle shed but also had people chasing them down the road yesterday and those people even had guns. He wouldn’t believe it for a second if those people weren’t sent by the Zhao family. Although we live in a society governed by law and Bazhou is a big city, who knows if the Zhao family would resort to other despicable means if they found them? So how could he avoid being at a disadvantage if he encountered the Zhao family in the future? The only way was to become strong, to develop their small store into a large enterprise, and to have enough capital. Making the Yang family bigger and stronger was the only way to avoid further harm from the Zhao family. Moreover, once they had a foundation and a career, not only could they avoid the Zhao family’s harm, but they could also seek justice for his second uncle. Just think about it, his cousin who died tragically and that pair of adulterers, Shen Xinhua and Zhao Shangshan. Yang Chen couldn’t just let them go. With these thoughts, he found ample motivation. His second uncle and parents. Settled in the old store that day and that night his parents shared their entrepreneurial ideas with his second uncle. To his surprise, his second uncle was particularly supportive of their ideas having been a boss himself back in the day. Therefore, his second uncle’s perspective and thinking were not something his parents could compare to. He even helped them brainstorm and offered many business suggestions. Seeing that his second uncle had finally calmed down, Yang Chen felt relieved. The construction team his parents hired would start renovating the new store tomorrow and with his second uncle’s help. He believed their new store would open even faster than before. That night, Yang Chin didn’t stay at the store but went to his new home the newly bought house. Although the property certificate would take a few more days to arrive, he had already received the keys. When he arrived at his new home, the property management had just finished preparing a set of soft furnishings for him. This was part of the big gift package that the sales office had proactively offered when he signed the contract. In fact, these pieces of furniture were all previously used for display in the model units of the community. The real estate developer had set aside several sets, but unfortunately, the houses had been on the market for over two years without selling. The developers were quite anxious, and when someone suddenly bought two units at once, they were more than eager to provide some furniture. It was just a bed, a sofa, a coffee, table, a TV, a refrigerator, an air conditioner, and so on. In total, it didn’t cost much. just right as yang chen didn’t have time to shop he simply accepted a set and made do with it after all his main business lately was frequently entering the other world and he wouldn’t be living in this house for long as long as he had a place to stay that was fine the unexpected guests dog air and a few children were playing wildly in the village but suddenly a strange sound came from afar and everyone looked up to see a metal box slowly moving towards them dog air and the other children were terrified they had never seen anything like it They all crouched down and hid in the nearby bushes. But when the thing got closer and stopped, they were surprised. To see that it was Uncle Yang sitting inside. Uncle Yang. Dog Air and the other children joyfully jumped out from the bushes and Uncle Yang laughed. Heartily, beckoning them over. As before, he handed each of them a piece of sweet candy. Everyone was very curious about the iron bull that Uncle Yang was. Sitting in, a few of them climbed up and down, crawling in and out. Uncle Yang wasn’t angry at all and told them to sit tight. Then the iron bull started. Moving, they didn’t know how it worked but in less than the time it takes to burn half a stick of incense, it brought them all back to Sang Miao village. The children were amazed and the villagers also came over to watch. This time, Uncle Yang brought a lot of good things, including white rice that they had never seen before. There was also flour as white as snow and quite a bit of oil. That day, the village held a grand bonfire party. The adults rarely got to eat their fill on a non-festival day and the children were especially stuffed. That day, the old village chief allocated the best piece of land in the village and a wooden house to Yang Chen. The next day, Yang Chen asked Wang Bao and the others if anyone had come looking for him recently. Wang Bao and the others said that a person named Lu Fei had come a few days ago, and he was quite disappointed to learn that Yang Chen was not there. However, he left them an address, saying that if Yang Chen returned, they could send someone to notify him. So that day, Yang Chen sent someone to inform Lu Fei and Zhang, you to come over and deliver the goods. That afternoon, Liu Fei and Zhang Yu arrived. But this time, it wasn’t just the two of them, there was an entire hunting team behind them. They also brought the game they had hunted over the past seven days on the Handa Prairie. The 20-person team had captured 13 cattle, 10 wild boars, and 25 wild chickens during these days. To ensure the quality of the meat, all of them were still alive. Because, in this era, there were no refrigerators or cold storage facilities to preserve food. And since Yongqin didn’t accept cured or smoked meat, they could. only try to ensure they caught live animals. They would keep them alive until Yangqin came to collect them, at which point they would be slaughtered and wait on site. This time, Yangqin simply told them to set up a breeding farm in Sangmiao village. They could keep the wild cattle, wild boars, and wild chickens they caught from the prairie here. Once the numbers were sufficient, he would come over to collect them all at once. Zhang Yu and Liu Fei didn’t agree. Immediately, they just said they would discuss it when they got back. It was unclear whether it was a lack of trust in Sangmyo village or in Yongchen, but that was understandable.In fact, Yongchen was quite willing to cultivate the breeding techniques in Sangmyo village. After all, although these wild buffalo and wild boars were larger and more ferocious than those in his world, they were not impossible to tame. If their wildness could be domesticated, it would undoubtedly provide a new livelihood for Sangmyo village. It would also increase the supply for himself. However, this time, his purchases had. also shown the people of Sang Niel village an opportunity. So, Yang Darin mainly does this? Our village has plenty of hunters too. It’s just that in the past, everyone was working separately without coming together. Now, everyone could learn from Zhang Yu and Liu Fei to form a hunting team. They could. Specifically go to the Handa Prairie to hunt wild buffalo, catch wild chickens, and then trade some good things with Yang Darin. And Yang Chen was more than. Happy to have more such hunting teams. In recent days, their new store had already begun renovations. Since it was a commercial renovation, the requirements were not as strict as those for a home renovation. The blueprints had long been discussed with the construction team, mainly focusing on the kitchen, which needed to be equipped with specific devices. The purchased equipment had mostly arrived, and it was estimated that in about 10 days, the renovations would be completed and the store would open for business. Recently, he was also stocking up on a large amount of meat for the new store. Beef, pork, chicken, he accepted it all. Moreover, his second uncle had been learning to make hamburgers with his mom, and to be honest, his second uncle, who didn’t act foolishly, was really smart. He picked up many things quickly and even suggested several improvements to his mom and dad. This significantly increased the efficiency of their kitchen. They had also developed several new types of hamburgers based on their own characteristics. For instance, in addition to the beef hamburger, they added pork and chicken hamburgers. The reason for adding these two items was to lower the average customer price. After all, the price of the beef hamburger was relatively high. The other two were much cheaper, using wild boar and wild chicken meat from this world, mixed with some modern pork and chicken, ground into meat paste. The hamburgers made from this were truly exceptional, absolutely delicious. The meat was particularly firm, and the taste was top -notch. In fact, after obtaining a large amount of low-cost meat from Yang Chen, Yang Dad had considered changing the restaurant to serve Chinese cuisine. However, after comparing it with western-style hamburgers, the serving rate was simply too slow. Making Chinese food required stir -frying, which meant going out early to the market to buy ingredients. Then there was washing and cutting, and a chef was needed to cook, which could take over 10 minutes just to stir-fry a dish. When calculated, the serving rate was too slow, and for their newly rented small shop of only 50 square meters, it was only suitable for fast food. The serving rate was everything, so it was more cost-effective to stick with western fast food. Thus, the idea of Chinese. Fast food was abandoned and as his second uncle and Yang mom became more skilled at making hamburgers, the taste of the hamburgers improved. Yang dad grew more confident in their main offerings. With just these few items, they were confident they could sell out. Therefore, before the new store opened, Yang Chen needed to stock up on various meats. Naturally, the more meat, the better. That day, after receiving the fresh meat sent by Liu Fei and Zhang Yu, Yang Chen still paid them with sugar to settle the payment. Both parties agreed on a time for another transaction, just as Yang Chen was preparing to return to the house to rest. Suddenly, a loud sound of hooves echoed from the village entrance, and a group of uninvited guests was rapidly approaching Sang-myo village. The men, women, and children in the village all took out their weapons, and under the village chief’s call, they lined up. Looking at those villagers holding various crude weapons, Yang Chen could only smile wryly. It seemed this was their way of self-defense, right, at this moment, the horse team. In the distance was getting closer to the village, and finally, as they approached the village entrance, the horses slowed down. When they saw the villagers guarding the entrance, the horse team came to a complete stop. However, two horses slowly walked forward. May I ask if Mr. Yang could come out to me, Gus? The person in front stopped his horse at the village entrance and shouted loudly to the villagers ahead. The villagers were taken aback, initially, thinking this group was local bandits, but upon closer inspection, they realized it was not the case. This was the eldest son of the Gao family from Gaojia Fort in Bintai City. Although the villagers rarely went to the city, they still knew about the Gao family. Moreover, this young master had appeared several times at the large market outside the city. At that moment, Yang Chen, who was standing at the back of the crowd, was also taken aback when he recognized the person under the torchlight. Oh, isn’t this the young master of the Gao family, Gao Xien, who had bought a knife from him last time? He had. even contemplated whether to capture this guy and interrogate him about where he had gotten that emerald. Of course, he was just thinking about it, despite his sense of superiority over the people of this era, he still couldn’t bring himself to do something that would trample on moral boundaries. He never expected that this guy would actually come looking for him today. And despite hiding behind the crowd of Sangmyo village, his nearly 1.9 meter tall figure was hard to conceal. Gao Xin had already caught sight of him while talking to the village head. He simply pushed through the crowd and stepped forward. I wonder, young master Gao, what brings you to seek me, Yang? Upon seeing Yangchen step out, Gao Exian’s eyes lit up. Brother Yang, you are indeed here. Ha! The reason I came to find you is quite simple. I hope brother Yang can lend us a helping hand. Gao Exian didn’t beat around the bush and got straight. To the point with Yangchen. Yangchen was taken aback and then Gao Exian began to explain. It turned out that previously, Yangchen had followed the Gao. family’s hunting team to Yunmang Mountain to hunt tigers. However, just after leaving Bintai City, they encountered a night attack by a tiger on the grassland. Yang Chen easily caught a black tiger, and the Gao family rewarded him with 500 gold to boost morale. The Gao family thought they could buy loyalty with gold, hoping other hunters would risk their lives for them. But who would have thought that Yang Chen would take the money and leave? This, left the Gao family feeling frustrated for an entire day. Gao Xian, who was leading the team, had someone send the black tiger back to the city first. Then, they continued south with the hunting team towards Yunmeng Mountain, but after that, there was no news. It wasn’t until a few days ago that the Gao family received a pigeon message from Gao Xian saying they had encountered danger in Yunmeng Mountain and needed rescue. So, the Gao family dispatched a second team led by Gao XIN to prepare for the rescue. However, they were still a bit uneasy about the departure and happened to remember the servant who had sent the tiger back. Speaking of Yang Chen’s previous tiger hunting experience, it had been so easy for him. Thus, the Gao family had the idea of inviting Yang Chen to rejoin the hunting team. Of course, they wouldn’t let Yang Chen work for free, they had just explained their intentions. Gao Exian waved his hand, and a strong man stepped out from behind him, carrying a leather bag and approaching Yang Chen. This man was a towering 1.8 meters tall, which in this world would definitely be considered a giant. But standing in front of the 1.9 meter tall Yang Chen, he was just barely able to look him in the eye. The man. placed the leather bag in front of Yang Chen and pulled the drawstring. With a rustle, a pile of shiny gold coins revealed itself. Brother Yang, if you are willing to help us this time, this bag contains 500 gold as your deposit. Once we successfully rescue Gao Xian and the others, our Gao family will gladly pay you three times that amount. Upon hearing this figure, the surrounding people fell silent, even their breathing quieted down.As Yang Chen looked at the little cuties in the bag, his mind raced. What was he adventuring in this other world for, if not for these little treasures? Last time, he sold a piece of bucksknife and exchanged it for an emerald and two gold bars weighing around 500 grams each. Plus, he had hunted a tiger, which brought him 500 gold. However, those gold bars weren’t very standardized in weight and had quite a bit of impurities, but altogether they still weighed over 5,000 grams. Considering that Sienui had just helped him process a gemstone, he wasn’t in a hurry to pay back all the gold. At this. moment this guy had actually sent him another pile of gold and after the deal was done he would have to pay three times more who could resist that wasn’t this just handing him money on a silver platter all right i’ll take this job gao xin laughed heartily at his response good no more nonsense let’s go after gao xin finished speaking he pulled the reins and the horse turned to head back into the group yang chen then had wang bao bring him a horse and before leaving wang bao wore a worried expression brother yang this trip is dangerous How about I select a few people from the village to go with you? Yang Chen thought for a moment and ultimately declined. No need this time. You all organize the hunting team, go out more to catch some wild cattle, and train the team for now. The people of Sang Miao village were simple but their skills in outdoor hunting weren’t very impressive. They would only be a burden and besides, Yang Chen couldn’t guarantee that they wouldn’t encounter any unexpected situations along the way. At that time, he wouldn’t. have the energy to take care of the people from Sang-myo village, so it was better to go alone. As for the pickup truck, he stored it in his space, not revealing it in front of the Gao family just to keep a backup plan. This time, instead of taking a carriage, he rode a horse, which made things much easier for him. In the past few days, he had been practicing horseback riding hard in Sang-myo village. Although he didn’t dare to compare himself to those skilled riders, his riding skills had improved quite a bit. At least, while following the Gao family, he didn’t feel any strain. The group sped along, and, just as dawn broke, they found a place to take a short rest. After riding all day, that night, they finally crossed the entire Handa grassland and arrived at the northern foothills of Yunmeng Mountain. That evening, the Gao family found a small river to set up camp. As Yang Chen dismounted, he almost sat down on the ground. After all that riding, the insides of his thighs were completely chafed. Worth billions. Damn, this is really suffering for the sake of face. Yang Chen couldn’t help but curse himself. Without the skills, why did he have to show off? Seeing a young master like Gao Exian riding effortlessly, his little pride couldn’t hold up anymore. He had just learned to ride and was far from being a riding expert. So, he had really gritted his teeth to endure this journey and his body felt like it was about to fall apart. The insides of his thighs were covered in blisters, and after dismounting, walking, felt extremely difficult. Ha, it seems like brother Yang isn’t very good at riding, ha? Gao Exian’s voice rang out beside him. Yang Chen turned his. head to see that it was indeed this guy. However, at this moment, the smile on his face was quite subtle, carrying a hint of teasing. Yang Chen could only respond awkwardly with a smile, I mainly traveled by carriage before, so I’m really not very skilled at writing. Ah, no worries, I have some ancestral ointment here, you can give it a try. Saying this, he waved his hand and tossed over a small black dot. Yang Chen caught it, and it turned out to be a black, round, flat iron box. He had seen Gao Xian and the others use this a few days ago to apply medicine to the captured tiger. After applying this ointment to the tiger’s two leg wounds, the bleeding had actually stopped instantly, even the wounds were healing at a visibly rapid pace, which truly startled him. He had originally thought that the civilization of his era was far ahead of this world, but after that incident he realized he had underestimated the heroes of this realm. Despite the fact that this world’s civilization lagged behind his by over a thousand years, it still possessed its own unique. qualities. At that moment, he began to entertain the thought that if he could bring such a medicinal ointment to the modern world to sell, wouldn’t that be? Unfortunately, later on, while chatting with others, he learned that this ointment was a closely guarded secret of the Gao family fortress. The reason the Gao family fortress had stood firm in the northern mirror Iron City. For hundreds of years was precisely due to their unique pharmaceutical skills. This black gold autumn jade ointment was renowned across the continent as a miraculous healing remedy. For open wounds like this, just a little. application could lead to rapid recovery. However, the price was naturally extremely high, and the production was exceedingly rare. A small box like the one in his hand would sell for around 10 gold coins in the market. Although, he hadn’t figured out the measurement standards of this world, just hearing that weight made it clear that the price was steep. Thus, Yang Chen extinguished the thought of reselling this item, but as for the secret recipe, if the opportunity arose, he would certainly want to get his hands on it. However, that could be discussed later, there was no need to rush. This Time, Gao Exian was so generous as to directly hand him a small box, clearly with the intention of winning him over. Yang Chen raised his hand in gratitude and then found a secluded spot. He took off his high-quality imitation Archaeopteryx outdoor tactical pants and opened the small, iron box. Inside was a light green, semi -transparent paste and as soon as he opened the box, a fragrant floral scent wafted out, making him feel it was a good product just from the smell. He scooped out a bit, first punctured the blood blister on the inner thigh, then gently tore off. The outer skin, and with a rush of sour and refreshing sensation, he applied the ointment to the wound. The originally fiery pain of the wound was instantly cooled, and he no longer felt any pain. In less than 10 seconds, the area where the blister had burst and the skin had been torn away, exposing the muscle, surprisingly began to scab over rapidly. Half a minute later, those wounds had developed a thick layer of scabs. After a minute, he felt that while the wound couldn’t be said to be 100% healed, it had recovered by at least 80%. At the very least, it no longer affected his movement. What the hell? This is truly miraculous. He glanced. Again at the medicine box in his hand, which still contained about 10 grams of ointment. If the injury wasn’t severe, it would probably be enough for him to use a few more times. This is really a good product. It seems I need to find an opportunity. To get this ointment’s formula. Yang Chen muttered to himself. If such a thing were brought to his world, it would be a game changer. It could become a strategic reserve material in no time. This kind of ointment, if taken to the battlefield, would be a divine medicine for reviving the dead and healing the wounded, right? In this day and age, who in his world working in medicine wasn’t making a fortune? Hmm. It’s settled then. This is a business worth billions. Yang Chen solidified his thoughts. When he returned to the riverbank, the Gao family had already set up camp, but their camp was nothing like the previous hunters. The camps set up by those. Hunters were very loose, even rudimentary. However, the camp built by the Gao family was very orderly, even establishing a row of wooden walls on the perimeter. They had also set up a large gate facing east, complete with a watchtower at the entrance. Inside the walls were the tents where about a hundred of them resided. Moreover, the area within the walls was clearly divided. For instance, all the horses were in the southeast corner. The living tents were on the north side. The temporary kitchen and dining area were in the northwest corner, and the restroom was in the southwest corner. There was quite a military camp vibe and seeing. Such a barracks, a strange feeling suddenly rose in Yang Chen’s heart. It seemed that their purpose for this trip was not simple. Originally, he wanted to find a tent to rest, but unexpectedly, as soon as he returned to the camp, he was invited by Gao Exian’s men to the large tent in front for a meal. The large tent was set up in the center of the camp, and when Yang Chen entered, there were already more than a dozen people seated inside. These individuals were the key. Members sent by the Gao family this time, Yang Chen didn’t remember their specific names. However, when these people looked at him, their expressions varied. Some looked at him with curiosity, while others had faces full of defiance, and there were even two younger ones who seemed eager to try their hand. But Yang Chen didn’t care about their attitudes, he saw Gao Exian sitting in the center, smiling and waiting for him to come over. He was not polite at all, striding forward, confidently and directly sitting down in the empty seat to Gao Exian’s left. Each person had a small stool, and in front of them was a small tea table, indicating a shared meal system. Seeing Yangchen being so impolite, the expressions of the others in the tent changed. How bold. Do you even understand the rules? Is that position one you can sit in? Just as Yangchen settled down, someone suddenly shouted loudly from below. It turned out to be a short, stocky man, who was glaring at Yangchen with wide eyes. The others were all watching with amusement, clearly eager to see the commotion unfold. Yangchen was also puzzled, what? Is there a hierarchy to where one sits in this tent? Just then, the tent’s entrance was lifted from the outside. A person wearing a mask in full armor, exuding a mysterious aura, walked in. Upon entering the large tent, the person was also taken aback by the position Yang Chen occupied. Rascal. You don’t stand. Up when the grand marshal arrives? Is that a position you can sit in? The short, stocky man, seeing Yang Chen’s lack of reaction, slammed his hand on the dining table with a loud bang, shouting. This nearly shattered the small tea table in front of him. At that moment, Yang Chen finally understood why the atmosphere. in the tent was so strange. It turned out he had sat in someone else’s spot. Since that was the case, he should just get up and move aside. After all, he wasn’t particularly particular about seating. Just as he was about to stand up, Gao Xian, sitting in the center of the tent, laughed heartily, Ah, Gao Yuan, why take it so seriously? This brother Yang, he simply didn’t know, right? Besides, it’s just a seat, there’s no need to make such a fuss. Isn’t that right? Grand Marshal? At the end, he shifted his gaze directly to the mysterious armored figure standing in the middle of the tent. This person was indeed strange. While others wore armor, it was usually only partial. But this guy was completely covered, even wearing a matte black mask on his face. It was unclear whether this was a personal habit or just for show. At that moment, as Yangchen observed Gao Exian’s attitude towards the so-called Grand Marshal, he felt as if he had inadvertently been drawn into a vortex of power struggles. The Grand Marshal nodded, then turned, and sat down in the empty seat to Gao Xian’s right. Bring in. The food, let’s start the meal. Seeing the Grand Marshal being suppressed Gao Aksayan shouted loudly for the servants to prepare the meal. But just then, the short. And stocky Gao Yuan suddenly stood up. Eldest young master. While the food hasn’t been served yet, let me entertain everyone with a sword dance. Ha ha. Good. The people in the tent were all eager for the spectacle, and Gao Yuan didn’t wait for Gao Xian to respond. He suddenly leaped from behind the T. table onto the red carpet in front. Although Yongchen didn’t know much about martial arts, he was taken aback by the way this guy sprang up. You should know that this guy was previously half squatting on a small stool, and now he jumped over a meter high. His core strength is truly remarkable. This jumping ability is really something else. Don’t be fooled by the fact that Gao Yuan is only a little over 1 meter 60. He can definitely dunk. But while he was still. Lost in thought, Gao Yuan had already drawn the short sword from his waist and started to dance it around in the tent. In an instant, he was already in front of Yang Chen, and just as he got close, the guy suddenly flicked his wrist and thrust forward. Bang! A crisp sound echoed in the tent, and everyone inside was left dumbfounded. Just a moment ago, Gao Yuan had been menacingly brandishing his sword to assassinate Yang Chen, and now he stood there, holding the short sword, looking dazed in front of Yang Chen’s table. After a moment, the short sword clattered to the ground and a face full of thick whiskers was etched with. Shock. His wide open eyes were filled with disbelief, but the blood hole on his forehead reminded him that whether he believed it or not, he had to accept it. The moment his short sword hit the ground, Gao Yuan’s stub body fell backward like a small mountain. Only Yang Chen, sitting at the table, struck a pose. Like a western cowboy blowing on his gun, blowing a puff sound with his two raised fingers. Damn, Xiang Zhuang dancing the sword was aimed at Pei Gong, weave. Been playing this trick for over 2,000 years. My rule of dealing with things is to nip all dangers in the bud. No matter if you were really dancing. Or pretending. As long as you dare to show your teeth in front of me, I’ll send you to meet God. His spatial gun drawing technique had recently reached perfection. With a thought, the gun would appear out of thin air in his hand. The speed of drawing was such that even the fastest gunslingers of the West would have. To bow down. So, no one in the tent saw clearly what method he used, they only heard a bang, and then Gao Yuan was done for. At this moment, looking at the expressions of the others in the tent, some were filled with shock, while others had their hair standing on end. Gao Xien, after the initial surprise, quickly put on a smile. Aha, the person who brought the tiger back that day said that this young master Yang single-handedly captured the tiger, and many people in. The fortress didn’t believe it. Now everyone has seen it, right? This young master Yang has a thunderous method. Ah, as for Gao Yuan, this, it’s all a misunderstanding? Gao Xian was clearly trying to smooth things over, but the masked man sitting on the right suddenly slammed the table. Misunderstanding? I don’t see this as a misunderstanding. Anyone who dares to kill me in front of me, you give me your life, after saying that, with a clang, this guy drew the sword from his back, making a move to pounce towards Yang Chen. Yang Chen was already prepared, it’s true that I came to make money, but I also came to stand and make money. You natives think you can show off in front of me? Save it. Not convinced? Then I’ll send you on your way too. The moment the masked man reached for his sword, Yangchen also suddenly stood up, drawing out the buck knife. But the buck knife was just a decoy, the real strike could come from the gun he could summon from space at any time. Just as the situation in the tent was about to explode, suddenly a shout came from outside the tent. Night Raid. Night Raid, accompanying it was a sharp whistle, and the two groups of people inside the tent, who were originally on edge, were taken aback. Gao Xien, with I. Pale face, pushed the table, gentlemen, with a great enemy at hand, I think we should set aside our conflicts for now. But before he finished speaking, the tent’s entrance was suddenly torn open with a whoosh. Then two shadows rolled in like gourds, followed by two huge dark figures. Everyone in the tent stood. Up in a flurry, and amidst the clanging of metal, they all drew their weapons. The torches in the tent flickered in the wind from outside, and under the dim. Candlelight, young Chen focused his gaze. Hiss. He couldn’t help but gasp in shock, there were two massive tigers right before him, each over 5 meters long. And with their tails, they could reach 7 or 8 meters. The enormous tiger heads displayed four sharp fangs, a sight that exceeded his understanding of. Tigers. Wasn’t this the saber-toothed tiger that had long been extinct in his world? Before anyone in the tent could react, one of the tigers leaped forward, charging straight at Gao Xinfly in the center of the tent. 50 His worldview shattered, what the hell, this tiger had become sentient, and it even understood the. principle of capturing the king first? Watching the tiger’s movements, Yang Chen was equally astonished. He turned to look at Gao Xinfly, who had also drawn the expensive buck knife he had purchased. But the saber-toothed tiger was simply too fast, in the blink of an eye, it had already pounced in front of him. Even if he wanted to save Gao Xinfly, he was powerless to do so, watching helplessly as this guy seemed to be in grave danger. But in that instant, a shadow suddenly darted out from behind Gao Xinfly. It collided fiercely with the saber-toothed tiger, sending it flying across the tent. When the shadow landed, Yang Chen finally saw clearly it was the all-black tiger he had captured earlier. However, unlike the wild beast he had seen last time, this black tiger had completely transformed. It was now clad in a set of leather armor that protected its waist, abdomen, chest, neck, and other vital areas. The outer layer of this armor was covered in glinting iron spikes. The strangest part was that the black tiger was wearing a very peculiar helmet, which had a data cable-like object plugged into. A port hit the back of its neck. This scene left Yang Chen utterly dumbfounded. Turning to look, he saw that Gao Xinfly, who had just been panicking, was now. Also wearing a strangely shaped helmet. Then he raised his hand and slashed forward into the air. Vedra, go. The black tiger let out a furious roar and shot. Forward like an arrow. The saber-toothed tiger that had been charging at Gao Xinfly was struck in the chest by the black tiger. On the helmet of the black tiger was a half-foot-long iron spike resembling a unicorn’s horn. The saber-toothed tiger was already injured by this spike. Despite its massive size, the saber-toothed tiger was not clumsy. Seeing the black tiger charging, it forced its body to twist in midair, avoiding a fatal blow, but one of its legs was still pierced. As the black tiger lunged again, the saber-toothed tiger turned and fled. The other tiger let out a roar and pounced, engaging in a fierce struggle with the black tiger. Perhaps seeing its companion injured, this tiger was very cautious and did not engage the black tiger in close combat. Instead, it used its front paws to continuously strike, preventing the black tiger from getting close. Although the black tiger was about 2 meters shorter than the two saber-toothed tigers, it relied on its technological advantage. Facing the two saber-toothed tigers, it showed no signs of backing down. What was even more interesting, was that the black tiger seemed to be controlled by Gao’s infly from behind, as if they were in perfect sync? Gao Xinfly kept gesturing, and the tiger followed. His movements, executing various attack maneuvers. This, could it be the legendary brain machine interface, or even human-animal connectivity? Uh, no, this, was beyond human-animal connectivity, this was human-beast connectivity. Seeing Gao Xinfly remotely controlling the black tiger through the helmet, fighting the saber-toothed tigers 1 against 2 without losing ground, Yang Chen felt his worldview had completely exploded. What kind of world was this? If you said. It was advanced, they didn’t even understand basic modern science. But if you said it was backward? They not only had healing elixirs but could also play with. Brain machine interfaces, allowing humans to control animals thought he felt completely unable to understand this world anymore. At that moment, the Black Tiger, Gene Gang, controlled by Gao Exian, had already gained the upper hand in its battle against the two saber-toothed tigers. It frequently unleashed humanoid attack. Moves, which the saber-toothed tigers simply could not withstand. If only this guy had hands, he could probably pick up a weapon. However, even without weapons, this black tiger was armed to the teeth. Just the set of spiked armor on its body was enough to injure a saber-toothed tiger if it got too close. So, despite being larger and stronger, the saber-toothed tiger was being pushed back relentlessly by this black tiger. Meanwhile, the other injured saber-toothed tiger was surrounded by a dozen or so leaders from the Gao family fighting desperately. It looked like the two saber-toothed tigers were about to be eliminated in this. tent but just then a series of roars came from outside the tent everyone’s expression changed upon hearing the tigers roar it turned out that there were more than just these two tigers that had broken into the camp there were others outside as well at that moment the camp was filled with shouts of battle and yang chen was contemplating whether to go out suddenly their tent was torn open with a ripping sound from the outside yet no one rushed in and just as Everyone was taken aback, the injured tiger suddenly leaped out of the encirclement and swiftly jumped through the hole. The other tiger quickly followed suit. Such ferocious beasts, unless severely injured, were not easy to keep contained. Galaxian’s face turned ashen as he waved his long knife, follow them, take them down. The group immediately rushed out of the tent, only to see that the camp was already in chaos. Many warriors from the Gao family were grouped in. Threes and fives, forming small circles. Armed with long spears and large knives, they were engaged in a struggle with dozens of ferocious beasts. When those beasts saw the two tigers escape, they immediately turned and charged out of the camp. The last two tigers, having barely run a few steps, let out a mournful. Howland fell to the ground. The following warriors saw that both tigers had arrows, each the length of a chopstick embedded in their hind legs. This was the result of Yang Chen’s efforts. At that moment he was holding his modified crossbow, the Leopard 58. He pressed the button on the gas cylinder beneath the stock, extending the gas arm forward and pushing the reverse lever back to draw the bowstring. In less than half a second, the powerful crossbow was already cocked, which was much easier than the previous foot-pedaled mechanism. It could be said to be both worry-free and labor-saving, though a bit costly. Before entering, he had spent over 40,000 yuan just for this modification from the unscrupulous Boston song. However, judging by the effect of the two arrows he had shot so far, the money spent was worth it. The previous manual crossbow, combined with this gas cylinder and pressure mechanism, had transformed into an automatic cocking device. It was like turning a single-shot rifle into a semi-automatic one. He reached into the quiver, pulled out a short arrow, and placed it. On the firing platform, it felt like two words, so easy. After loading the crossbow, Yang Chen raised his hand and shot an arrow, 80 meters in front of him. A tiger preparing to launch a surprise attack was hit squarely in the chest. With a powerful and precise thud, the strong bow and crossbow shot straight. Through the tiger’s chest, the tiger let out a howl and collapsed dead on the spot. This scene greatly boosted the morale of the Gao family warriors present. Previously, they had been caught off guard by the tiger’s attack on the camp, suffering heavy casualties. Now, with Yang Chen’s two arrows, one tiger was dead, and another injured. This made the previously panicked humans feel they had found their backbone. Moreover, as the leaders in the tent rallied their teams, the Human line began to show signs of improvement, from originally fighting their own battles and struggling to revive their scattered forces, they have now begun to gradually turn the tide, even launching counterattacks in certain areas. Yang Chen, meanwhile, moved through the camp like a fire chief. Wherever the situation became critical, his arrows would appear. After injuring two tigers in quick succession, the remaining tigers recognized his prowess and began to avoid him. As a result, more and more humans formed battle formations, and their counterattacks grew stronger. The key moment came when a row of wooden cages covered with black cloth at the back of the camp were suddenly opened with a clatter. Then, giant gray wolves, each over three meters long and one and a half meters tall, abruptly joined the battlefield. During the forced march earlier, Yang Chen had noticed that there were several wagons in the Gao family’s convoy. These were no ordinary wagons, they were pulled by large draft horses, and inside were black cages covered with black cloth, making it impossible to see what was inside. However, even from a distance he could smell the strong odor coming from them. Now he finally understood that those cages contained giant gray wolves. Moreover, each of these wolves was comparable in size to the Siberian wolves from his world. They were slightly smaller than the black tiger he had previously captured. However, these gray wolves were not armored, they wore collars with iron spikes around their necks and there was a connector at the back of their heads, leading to a crude antenna. At that moment he saw the masked man he had clashed with in the tent earlier. He was wearing a strange helmet, and a whistle was, at his mouth, continuously emitting odd sounds. The gray wolves charged at the tigers in response to the whistle. Yang Chen had become numb to such scenes. Many, of the images he had witnessed tonight had completely overturned his understanding of this world. The gray wolves were incredibly intelligent, specifically, targeting the tigers that Yang Chen had injured. In just a short time, Yang Chen’s powerful bow and crossbow had demonstrated their lethal force. Within a hundred. meters, his crossbow was comparable to a rifle. Even though the tigers were very agile, once he had them in his sights, it was difficult for them to evade. Fortunately, tigers had tough skin and thick flesh, as long as they weren’t hit in a vital spot, they wouldn’t die immediately. In fact, they might even become enraged, increasing their combat power. However, this situation usually only lasted a few minutes before the injured tigers lost their fighting ability. Such tigers would essentially become a feast for the hungry wolves. The most critical point was that these hungry wolves understood tactics very well, sending a few to the tiger’s rear, seemingly aiming to attack the tiger’s vulnerable spots. This would draw the tiger’s attention back, but at that moment, the gray wolves in front would launch a fierce attack on the tiger’s necks. The biting power of these gray wolves was no less than that of the tigers. Even if they couldn’t kill a tiger with one bite, they could tear off a large chunk of flesh. In an instant, the injured tigers were killed by the gray wolves, three of them. In the distant night, a long, mournful tiger roar suddenly echoed, Awu. Then, the tigers that had ambushed the camp immediately turned and retreated like a tide from the breach they had charged through, watching the tigers disappear into the distance. Yang Chan let out a long sigh of relief. In just that short time, he had already shot over 20 arrows, and his air tank was nearly depleted. At that moment, the only thought in his mind was that this world was too crazy. As a longtime viewer of Animal World for over 20 years, he remembered that tigers hunted in packs, right? Tigers had always been solitary creatures, except during mating season or when a mother tiger was raising her cubs, they would be in groups. But at other times, they mostly roamed alone or claimed their territory. How could the tigers in this world be in groups, and they seem to understand strategy and cooperation so well? Could it be that the tigers in this world had evolved? Could it be a phenomenon of atavism? Even saber-toothed tigers have appeared? His mind was in a chaotic state at that moment, but during his days, Gao Xin had already organized. The Gao family’s team. Everyone was dressed neatly and mounted on their warhorses. From his posture, it seemed he was determined to pursue the fleeing enemy with the remaining. Courage. Just as Yang Chen was about to advise him, Gao Xian spoke up first. Brother Yang, quickly mount your horse. If we follow the trail of those tigers, we will surely find. My elder brother and the others. At that moment, Yang Chen remembered their purpose for this trip was to rescue people. Since the boss had spoken, he stopped overthinking and swiftly mounted his horse. After all, he was confident in his ability to protect himself. Moreover, he wanted to follow this group of tigers to see how their operational mechanism worked. The cavalry charged out of the camp in a rush but this time, the warwolves were leading the way. This saved everyone a lot of trouble. Yang Chen also noticed that those warwolves were definitely comparable to the hunting dogs from his world in terms of functionality. Moreover, they were even more loyal and fierce. The masked Grand Marshal, accompanied by several teams close to him, charged at the forefront. Cao Xian led another few teams, following closely behind. Soon, they crossed the river and plunged into the vast mountains ahead. The warwolves were skilled at tracking, so even though the tigers escaped quickly, they could still follow the scent. Half an hour later, the large group rushed. Into a mountain hollow. Ahead was a gentle slope, and on that slope was a dense forest. The leading warwolf did not slow down and charged straight into the thicket. However, just halfway through, a red light suddenly shot out from the forest, instantly igniting that warwolf into a living torch. Not good, it’s a trap. Someone in the front of the cavalry shouted. At that moment, a massive black shadow suddenly leaped out from the woods, and it was a flying tiger with two wings. 52 what the hell? Yang Chen couldn’t help. But curse. How is this possible? A flying tiger? And that flying tiger, while gliding through the air, continuously spewed flames from its mouth. The three warwolves charging. The hardest below were immediately set ablaze. The other four warwolves seemed to awaken their innate fear and turn tail to flee. But they had barely taken two steps when suddenly, a blast of icy mist shot out from the grass on the left. Wherever that white icy mist reached, several warwolves were frozen mid-air into solid blocks of ice. When the war. Wolves fell from the sky, they shattered into pieces. Then, a tiger with blue and white stripes suddenly sprang out from the bushes. It raised its head and let out a long howl, a woo. At this moment, young Chen was completely stunned. What kind of world is this? A magical world? Here, the tigers not only fly and breathe fire but also cast freezing spells. At this point, he began to understand why the people of Gao family fort were willing to pay a high price to capture tigers. Such tigers, if captured alive, could later be connected to their brain machines. That would be like having a flying tank. He suddenly felt that he had been used. Just then, the surrounding bushes rustled and one saber-toothed. Tiger after another charged out, accompanied by a gust of bloody wind. They pounced towards the human cavalry without any roar or intimidation, directly going for the bite. It was a clear display of ruthless intent. After the initial chaos, the human cavalry quickly adjusted their formation. The front line of warriors dismounted and formed a circular shield. Formation. Shields over a meter high were planted in front of them. The warriors behind then propped their long spears, over two meters long, directly against the shields. Instantly. The human shield formation transformed into a hedgehog formation, then the samurai in the middle kept working to assemble arrows, frantically shooting at the charging tiger. Pak. Brother Yang, come quickly, came Gao Exian’s voice from behind. Yang Chen turned back to see that Gao Exian had already commanded his men to form a circular formation. He didn’t. Have time to think much and rushed into the battle array. Brother Yang, shoot that tiger. As soon as he entered the formation, Gao Exian pointed at the exhausted flying tiger. that had just fallen to the ground and shouted at Yang Chen. In fact, without him saying it, Yang Chen had already raised his crossbow. He could see that this creature was the biggest threat on the battlefield today. With a whoosh, an arrow was shot out, and the tiger, just exhausted and on the ground, didn’t notice the ambush. Just as it was about to be hit, a white mist suddenly appeared in front of it. It turned out to be the tiger that could spray icy mist coming to its rescue, and with a puff of icy fog, it froze the arrow in mid-air. Yangchen adjusted his aim and shot an arrow at this tiger. At that moment, the tiger had no time to dodge, but just then, a saber-toothed tiger suddenly pounced, blocking the arrow for it. Seeing this, Yangchen understood that these two tigers were not invincible. Every time they sprayed fire or mist, they would also become exhausted, and this was their weakest moment. He immediately pressed the pump to draw the crossbow again and raised his hand to shoot another arrow. This time, the tiger, already on guard, shook its head and dodged the attack. Meanwhile, the flying tiger had slightly regained its strength. With a powerful push of its legs, it soared into the air again, but its height and speed were much less than before. However, it could still dive down for an attack and at the moment of landing, its mouth opened wide. A burst of flames erupted. In front of Yang Chen, the once sturdy circular formation instantly had five or six people, along with their shields, turned to ashes. The previously impenetrable hedgehog formation was instantly breached. In the distance, the saber-toothed tiger howled and charged over. As their formation broke, the morale of the Gao family warriors immediately deflated. Everyone knew that fighting tigers in the wild was tantamount to seeking death. Many turned and ran towards the direction of the warhorses, with some quick ones leaping onto the horses’ backs and galloping away. At this moment, the gap between private armed forces and regular troops became evident. A well-trained army would never collapse so easily after a setback. But Yang Chen had no time to think about that now, as a saber-toothed tiger was already leaping towards him. At a distance of 3 meters, he didn’t even have time to draw his bow and arrow. Moreover, even if he pulled out a gun, what good would a pistol do? Even if he could shoot the tiger mid-air, he would still be crushed by its falling body. Just at this critical moment, a huge black wall suddenly appeared in front of Yang Chen. With a thud, it slammed the leaping tiger to the ground as if spiking a volleyball. This shadow was the pickup truck Yang Chen had purchased earlier. He had unexpectedly used it as a flying brick and it worked surprisingly well. He didn’t have time to check the tiger’s condition and instead opened the car door and got in. He stepped on the brake, started the engine, shifted gears and pressed the accelerator in one smooth motion. Accompanied by the sound of bones being crushed, the pickup truck executed a beautiful drift. The tiger that had just been slammed down was instantly crushed and several other tigers that were charging in were also knocked away by the swerving truck. With a stomp on the gas, the pickup truck shot out like an arrow. At this moment Gao Xian was wielding his machete and fighting fiercely with a saber-toothed tiger. He was smarter than those fleeing warriors because he knew that running was useless. These tigers loved to chase from behind, picking them off one by one.Rather than dying in such a cowardly manner, it was better to confront the enemy head-on. Fortunately, the mountain-cutting knife he had bought at a high price did not disappoint him. He immediately severed the paw of a tiger, causing the other tigers to hesitate. But just as he was facing off against another tiger, a strange sound. suddenly echoed. Then, with a loud bang, the tiger that had been confronting him was suddenly struck and sent flying by an iron block. The block then opened a side door, and Yang Chen inside waved at him, saying, Gao, hurry up. Without thinking much, Gao Xian quickly leaped into the block, closed the door. Gao Xian, feeling dizzy, instinctively, pulled the door shut when he heard Yang Chen’s call. With a bang, the iron door slammed shut. Just as it closed, another tiger crashed into the door with a loud bang, shaking. The vehicle. Hold on tight. Yang Chen shouted to Gao Xian. At that moment, Gao Xian’s mind was still in a daze. What on earth was this thing? The seat beneath him was soft, and he glanced down at the sofa. He had never sat on such a soft chair before. Although the outside was perilous, for some reason, he felt no fear at all. This unknown iron box provided him with an inexplicable sense of security. It felt as if sitting inside meant he didn’t have to worry about the tiger’s outside attacking. Meanwhile, Yang Chen on his left was holding a round plate, continuously spinning it. The front of the iron box adjusted its direction with his movements. It was so interesting, this must be a vehicle, and although there were no horses pulling it, it could still move. Along the way, two tigers had blocked the vehicle’s path, one was ruthlessly crushed, while the other was violently knocked away. This iron bull was truly impressive. By sheer coincidence, they charged into another hedgehog formation. This formation wasn’t much better, it had also been broken after. Several people were frozen to death by the ice-cold tigers. The morale of the warriors plummeted and many, like Gao Sien’s group, turned and fled. Only the masked grand marshal remained, leading the last three battle wolves in resistance. With another loud bang, Yangchen pressed the accelerator and once again sent a tiger flying. He broke through the encirclement in front of the grand marshal, pushed open the back door of the vehicle, and shouted, get in the car. The masked man didn’t have time to think. He leaped onto the vehicle in a flash. Smarter than Gao Yuan, he even remembered to pull the door shut. The three battle wolves were also very clever, as he got into the vehicle, they jumped into the back compartment. Seeing that there were hardly any people left on the battlefield, Yongchen pressed the accelerator and the vehicle sped forward, darting into the dense forest. Ahead. Fortunately, before entering, he had specifically gone to a modification shop to upgrade this vehicle. He had equipped it with all-terrain at tires and added a steel crash. Beamed to the front. This was all in consideration of the unpaved roads everywhere in this world and the possibility of needing to navigate through bushes. Now, the value of those tens of thousands of dollars was evident. Bumping through the underbrush, they truly broke free from the tiger’s encirclement. Although a few tigers trailed behind, they quickly lost sight of them. Even though the vehicle could only go 30 miles per hour at that moment, it was not something the tigers could catch up to. The average top speed of a tiger could reach 50 kilometers per hour, occasionally hitting 60. But they could only maintain that speed for a few hundred meters, if they had to run for an hour, they would be exhausted. The vehicle he was driving, however, was different, as long as it had fuel, it could keep running. After driving in the dark for over half an hour, Yang Chen estimated that they had shaken off those tigers. He then eased off the accelerator and the vehicle slowed down, seeing a river ahead, he breathed a sigh of relief and decided to rest. For a moment. At that moment, a groan came from the back seat. He turned around to see that it was the Grand Marshal who had already half collapsed. He was injured. Ouch, damn. It don’t die in my car. No matter who heard Yang Chen shout like that, they would have to roll their eyes in resignation. Yang Chen parked the car, opened the door, and pulled. The Grand Marshal down from the back seat. Shu, the guy was pulled to the ground and actually made a hand gesture towards Yang Chen. Just as Yang Chen was about to get angry, he felt a wave of foul, hot breath coming from behind his neck. It turned out that the remaining three battle wolves, thinking he was going to harm the Grand Marshal, were bearing their teeth behind him. At that moment, with a movement from the Grand Marshal, those battle wolves retreated. Yang Chen finally let out a long breath, damn it, he had been careless, and almost got himself killed. Where are you hurt? he asked, but the Grand Marshal did not respond. Impatient, Yang Chen reached out to feel for the wound, but after a couple of touches, he froze. Because he actually felt two headlights on the Grand Marshal’s chest, she was a woman. What are you groping around for? A woman’s delicate voice came. From behind the mask, tinged with a bit of anger. Then the grand marshal grabbed his hand and pulled it down. It’s here. Perhaps the movement was too abrupt. Pulling it the wound, and she couldn’t help but gasp in pain. It was then that Yang Chen saw a half-foot-long scratch under her armpit. What the? Clearly a tiger had clawed her, and he quickly pulled out a first-aid kit. He had prepared more than 20 of these first-aid kits, just in case he encountered special situations in this world. Taking out a small pair of scissors. He snipped away at the fabric under her armpit. The Grand Marshal fell silent, and it was unclear whether she had fainted or was just embarrassed. But Yang Chen didn’t care. About that at all, you let those wolves keep watch around. Young Master Gao, what are you standing there for? Come help me. Oh, oh. Gao Exian hurried over, while the three wolves naturally spread out to about ten meters away from them. Clearly, this woman understood his meaning. With Gao Exian’s help, the two of them lifted the woman to the front of the car. Under the headlights, Yang Chen clearly saw her wound. He quickly took out iodine from the first aid kit, using tweezers to disinfect and clean the wound. This process was quite painful. The woman was in so much pain that her body began to convulse, especially when he used hydrogen peroxide to rinse the wound at the end. After rinsing, Yang Chen used his crude skills to stitch up her open wound. Although the stitches were ugly, the wound was still closed. Then he asked Gao Xien for some ointment and applied it to the wound. Moments later, the woman, who had originally fainted from the pain, surprisingly woke up again. Yangchen then found a large bandage from the first aid kit and applied it to her. Wound, completing the bandaging. Although it was his first time providing first aid and he was a bit clumsy, he was still very satisfied with his handiwork. Finally, he pulled out. A tetanus shot and gave the woman an injection. Just as he finished all this, Yangchen casually took out a crossbow and aimed it at the bushes on the side of the car. Who’s there? Come out quickly, or I won’t be polite. Lord Yang, spare me, spare me, please be careful. A shifty-eyed guy crawled out from the bushes, it was one of his companions. From the last time they went hunting tigers. Lord Yang, it’s me. Sure Qian. The shifty-eyed guy sprang out from the bushes, a lewd smile on his face. But this time, he was. Also in tattered clothes, his hair a mess and his face smeared with black grease, it seems that this guy hasn’t been doing well these days. What are you doing here? Yang Chen put down the crossbow in his hands. Isn’t it just me? This guy was quite familiar, quickly coming up to Yang Chen and the others. A rumbling sound came from his stomach, and an awkward smile appeared on his face. Yang Chen turned back to the vehicle, took out a few pieces of compressed biscuits, and handed one to this guy. Then he looked at Gao Xin and gave him one as well. The two of them stared at the sturdy plastic packaging, unsure of how to open it. Until they saw Yang Chen, who tore open the plastic wrap with one hand, took a bite, and then they followed suit, tearing it open to eat. After taking a bite, Xiuqian’s eyes nearly popped out. This stuff was sweet and had a hint of oily fragrance, it was simply delicious. Even Gao Xian, after taking a bite, widened his eyes in surprise. For Yang Chen, it was hard to swallow, it was just compressed biscuits meant to fill the stomach, but for them, it was incredibly tasty. After all, this kind of industrial food is designed for high energy density, so high oil and sugar content is a must. For Yang Chen, who wasn’t lacking in oil and water, this was just a temporary way to fill his stomach. But for Gao Aixian and Xiuqian, this was a real treat. Yang Chen glanced down at the iron-faced man on the ground. This guy was clearly awake but still pretending to be asleep. He helped him sit up, and unexpectedly, the first thing this woman did after sitting up was to look at Xiuqian. You, you have some skills, managing to dodge my warwolves. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen and the others remembered that they had just sent out the warwolves to set up a perimeter. Those warwolves had noses more sensitive than dogs, yet this Xiuqian managed to evade them. It seemed this guy had some ability, otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to escape from such a large group all by himself. Yang Chen took out a small pot, set up an alcohol stove, and poured in some bottled water, tossing the compressed biscuits inside. Then he took out a can of luncheon meat, cut it into small pieces, and threw it in as well. Before long, a pot of meat paste was boiling. Looking at it, Yang Chen had no appetite but the other three sitting nearby were clearly hungry, their stomachs rumbling. After a night of fierce fighting, Gao Xien and the Grand Marshal were obviously starving. As for Xiuqian, he had been hiding in the deep mountains for days without a proper meal. He found some plastic bowls and served each of them a bowl. Moments later, a slurping sound of porridge being consumed echoed from the front of the vehicle. This time, the Grand Marshal also took off her mask, revealing a beautiful face that was both charming and fierce. However, she looked quite young, probably only in her teens. Her pale, delicate skin showed that she had lived a life of privilege, indicating an extraordinary background. What exactly happened to your group? After seeing that Xiu Qian had eaten enough, Yang Qian asked him. Oh, just like you guys, we arrived at this mountain pass and encountered an ambush by tigers. Damn, these tigers are something else, they’re too clever, knowing how to set up an ambush. The leader, Lord Gao, was also careless, he led everyone into the trap and as a result, the entire army was wiped out. Upon hearing this, Gao Exian’s expression changed, so they all died? Not exactly, even if they didn’t die. They were close to it. Xiuqian glanced at Gao Exian and said, but his voice was very low. What do you mean by that? Gao Exian raised an eyebrow, and Xiuqian sighed. Oh, it means. They were captured and turned into the tiger’s food. Ha, these tigers can capture people for food reserves? This time, it was the Grand Marshal who was stunned. Isn’t that right? If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t believe it. Xiuqian shook his head and said. Then where is their cave, and is Gaoxian still alive? Gaoxian hurriedly asked again, but this time, Xiuqian didn’t answer as readily. Don’t worry, our Gao family won’t blame you for this incident, and if you can help us find our elder brother, my Gao family will definitely reward you handsomely afterward. Gaoxian immediately sweetened the deal, and the grand marshal beside him nodded in agreement. Clearly, the promise of wealth was enticing, and the Gao family had a decent reputation in the hand of grassland. Xiu Qian gritted his teeth, alright, I’ll take you there first thing tomorrow morning. Ha, rest assured, brother Xiu, you won’t be working in vain this time. Here, I only have this on me right now, but consider it a deposit for this trip. Gao Xien said, pulling out a leather pouch from his bosom and tossing it to Xiu Qian. Xiu Qian opened the pouch and his eyes immediately lit up, inside were a dozen pieces of silver and a small chunk of gold. Clearly, this was no small sum for him. Ha, young master Gao, you can rest assured, tomorrow morning I will definitely take you to the tiger’s den. But I must tell you. In advance, we are going to the old tiger’s hideout. That day, I saw young master Gao and the others being captured with my own eyes. So this trip is extremely dangerous. Don’t worry, we all know that. They all rested by the river for the night, and the next day, they got up early. Yangchen squatted by the river to wash up, and before he knew it, a fragrant breeze wafted by, it turned out that the grand marshal had come over. After a night of rest, she had already recovered, it seemed that the ointment was indeed effective. What are you using? Seeing the bubbles at the corner of Yang Chen’s mouth and the toothbrush in his hand, the Grand Marshal couldn’t help but ask. Yang Chen rolled. His eyes, rummaged through his bag to pull out a toothbrush for her and squeezed a bit of toothpaste for her. Oh, it smells nice, it’s spicy, and a bit sweet. I warn you. Don’t swallow that foam, or if your stomach hurts later, don’t blame me. As he spoke, Gao Xian also came over, looking eager yet shy to speak. Fortunately, Yang Chen had brought plenty of everyday items like toothbrushes so he gave one to him as well. Xiu Qian also got one and after washing up everyone immediately fell in love with Yang Chen’s toothbrush, toothpaste, and soap. This is too useful. Brother Yang, when we return to Gao family fort, I’ll provide the house, you provide the goods, and we can team up to open a freight station, how about that? To be honest, Gao Qian was not the type of young master who only indulged in eating, drinking, and having fun. His business acumen was sharper than most. He immediately wanted to partner with Yang Chen to start a joint venture. What a great idea. If this good stuff can be transported to the Nanyun Kingdom, it will definitely make a fortune. Sure, Qian’s eyes also sparkled. Yang Chen’s heart stirred, if he could really open a freight station in the Bintai city, the business would surely be profitable. And the speed of making money would definitely surpass just dealing in beef. He might even get closer to this Gao young master and see if he could gather some information about. That jade mine. Hmm, that’s good, but let’s talk about it when we get back. Seeing him agree, Gao Xien was very pleased, alright, it’s settled then. As soon as he finished. Speaking, the group got up to set off, but as they stood up, Yang Chen was once again greeted by a sight of pure white. It was the large gash that the Grand Marshal had opened under. Her ribs, revealing a glimpse of her snowy white body. Oof. Keep looking, and I’ll dig your eyeballs out. Yang Chen’s expression changed, and this shift did not escape the Grand Marshal’s notice. Her pretty face flushed, and she couldn’t help but scold him. yang chen awkwardly touched his nose and then thought that bringing a woman to the tigers dan wasn’t very convenient so he returned to the cart pretending to rummage around in reality he did take out a piece of generic windbreaker from his space this dress was originally a purple women’s style and as for why he would buy women’s clothing well it’s simple he knew that in this world it’s always easier to earn a woman’s money than a man’s here put this dress on the grand marshal looked at the dress in his hand her throat tightening with emotion The color of this dress was simply too beautiful. Not to exaggerate, but she had only seen flowers with such a stunning shade of purple. Yet she had never seen clothing in such a color before. She glanced up at Yang Chen, who shrugged. It’s for you, take it, and hurry up and change. The grand marshal seemed to want to say something more, but the words caught in her throat, and she snatched the dress away. Turning around, she dashed into the small grove behind her, and moments later, a brightly dressed, radiant girl emerged from the thicket. Wow, it’s so beautiful. Gao Xiyan was still a bit reserved, too shy to say much, but sure Qian beside him had no such reservations. Looking at the grand marshal in her purple coat, he showered her with compliments. This time, however, the usually confident grand marshal seemed a bit shy. Ha, it really is quite nice, very beautiful. Only upon hearing Yang Qian’s praise did her expression relax. Ahem, brother. Yang, do you have any more of these clothes? Aye. At this moment Gao Xiyan also seemed a bit bashful, clearly envious of the grand marshal’s outfit. The desire for beauty is a timeless truth that everyone shares. But this time, Yang Chen wasn’t so generous. Ha! This dress, it’s not just an ordinary piece of clothing. The fabric of this dress is made from GTX material, windproof, warm, and water-resistant. As he spoke, he picked up a water bottle nearby and splashed it onto the Grand Marshal. Caught off guard, she was drenched and initially wanted to get angry. But to her surprise, the water slid right off her dress, leaving no trace of dampness at all. This truly astonished her. Wow. Is. That how it works? She began to inspect the dress inside and out, realizing she didn’t know how to use the zipper, so it was left unzipped. She simply used her old belt to tie. It’s. Now, as she loosened the belt and looked inside, not a single drop of water had penetrated. This action made Yong Chen chuckle. He stepped in front of the Grand Marshal, reached. Out to grab her collar, causing her breath to quicken and her body to stiffen. Yangchen didn’t think much of it and treated her like a real-life model, explaining to Gao Xin. See this inner layer? This dress is actually a two-piece set with three wearing modes. As he spoke, he pulled the drawstring of the inner fleece jacket, removing the outer windproof and waterproof coat to reveal the fleece underneath. This jacket is made from pea cotton, windproof, moisture wicking, and warm. When you feel hot, you can take off the outer coat and wear this one. If it gets cold, just put the drawstring back on and it turns into a trench coat. His series of demonstrations left Gao Exean, the Grand Marshal, and Shiqian dumbfounded. At that moment, the Grand Marshal didn’t even know if she should be angry. Originally, she felt she should be furious at being treated as a free model by a stranger. But seeing this magical dress that could be combined in such ways, she suddenly couldn’t muster any anger. Because this dress was not only beautiful but also practical, lightweight, and warm. It was a hundred times, a thousand times better than the best clothes she had worn before. Such a beautiful and practical outfit must be very expensive. Right? Yet he said he would just give it to her, did he? And at that moment, Gao Aksayan and Shichan were also watching Yang Chen’s explanation with undivided attention for the first time. Although they didn’t know what GTX fabric was, nor what YYK zippers were, and had no idea what P cotton meant, they just knew that this clothing was very high-end and impressive. Not to mention, that zipper alone opened their eyes. So clothes could be worn like this? There really were clothes that repelled water? What? This outfit even had a removable lining, and a detachable hood. If this could be transported to the Southern Cloud Kingdom, just one of these outfits could sell for a fortune. Shi Qin, after seeing through Yang Chen’s disguise, couldn’t help but mutter to himself. Although Yang Qin didn’t know where the Southern Cloud Kingdom was, he had formed a rough impression of it from these people’s words. It must be a very wealthy nation. Well, as for this clothing? I’ve explained all the benefits to you, it’s just that the materials are extremely rare, and the Craftsmanship is very time-consuming and labor-intensive. So the production is very limited and the price is very high. Yang Chen shifted the conversation back to money. At this point, Galaxian’s desire to purchase had been thoroughly piqued. How much? Brother Yang, just give a price, money is not an issue? Ah, well, it can’t be less than the last divine weapon. Yang Chen felt a bit uneasy quoting this price. These sets of jackets were all high imitation goods he bought for just over $200 from a discount site. Yet now he was trying to trade them for gold. If Mr. Marks, who wrote Capital, found out about this he would probably be unable to rest in his coffin. What he was doing was. Definitely the embodiment of a heartless capitalist, utterly unscrupulous. However, Gao Xien on the opposite side kept nodding, showing no intention to haggle. Indeed, such precious. Clothing should be worth a fortune. In that case, Brother Yang, after we return to the city and get the money, we will come find you to purchase. This guy had really taken. The bait, and Yang Chen was overjoyed inside, though he didn’t show it on his face. Ha, no problem. We’ll talk about it when we get back to the city. But for now, let’s prepare. To go check out the tiger’s den. Yao Xan nodded repeatedly, yes, the main business is important, the main business is important. Yang Chen then took out an alcohol stove and showcased a magical operation in front of the three, cooking a pot of instant noodles. This modern convenience food was something ordinary to Yang Chen. Yet it once again left. Gao Xien and the others in awe. Although this world had many delicious dishes, the lack of seasonings, at least in the Ironwood City area, was quite evident. Their food was very. Bland, nothing like this food enhanced with MSG and spices. Gao Xien and De Sima were somewhat better off, being of noble birth and still caring about their dining etiquette. But on. The other side, Xiu Qian was not so particular, he nearly bit his tongue off. He licked the pot clean. Alright. Let’s set off. After eating and drinking their fill, Yang Chen. opened the car door. Gao Xan and De Sima scrambled to jump into the car, having already experienced its wonders while fleeing yesterday. Today, without the rush, they naturally wanted to savor it a bit more. As for Xixian, he was naturally shoved to the back, squeezed in with a few large wolves. Throughout the journey, Yang Chen did not see the black tiger that Gao Xan had commanded yesterday. To be honest, he was quite curious, but he also knew that everyone had their own secrets. Some things were better left unasked. Under. Xiuqian’s direction, he drove the car along the small river, heading upstream. The journey was fraught with difficulties, both sides of the river were dense primeval forests, with no roads at all. He could only bump along the riverbank’s pebbles, moving slowly, but thankfully the car was quite sturdy. Although it was bumpy, it was still much faster than walking. Finally, around noon, they arrived at the foot of a small mountain. Here we are, just up the hill ahead. Xiuqian tapped on the roof of the car, and Yangqian stopped. The vehicle. A few people jumped out. Yangchen found an excuse to send the three away, stored the car in his space, and then rejoined them. Four people, three wolves, stealthily. Moving forward. Although Xiu Chen looked rather sleazy, he was very skilled at lurking and stealthy actions. Before setting off, he had specifically gathered some herbs, squeezed out some juice, and applied it to the three, saying it would mask their scent. Then he led the way, and the three followed quietly. After a moment, they arrived at a shaded cave. Entrance. He made a hand gesture to the three, indicating this was the spot. Gao Exian knocked on the cave, which appeared dark and murky, making it impossible to see anything. But at that moment, Yang Chin took out a helmet, put it on, and pressed a switch. The headlamp lit up, just enough to illuminate the path ahead. Gao Exian and the others looked at. Yang Chin with curiosity. This guy’s pocket was like a kaleidoscope, pulling out all sorts of novel items they had never seen before. If only they knew about Doryman, they would. have surely thought Yang Chen’s pocket was Doryman’s treasure bag. Shi Chen led the way, and Yang Chen pulled out a flashlight to illuminate the path behind him. The group cautiously ventured into the cave, and as they walked, they could smell the pungent odor of power. It seemed Shi Chen wasn’t lying, this should indeed be the tiger’s den. However, while the others seemed unfazed, Yang Chen felt increasingly alarmed. Along the way, he noticed many signs of human construction. For instance, the cave’s ceiling resembled a concrete roof, with many areas smooth and flat. Yet some parts appeared deformed, likely due to tectonic movements, with tree roots growing in. The ground also showed clear signs of, having been artificially leveled. Could it be that someone had lived here before? Just as he was lost in thought, the entire group suddenly stopped. The Grand Marshal and Shui Qian, seemed to hold their breath. Even the three battle wolves were on high alert, their first standing on end. Seeing this, Yang Chen knew something was wrong. He quietly maneuvered, around a corner to take a look, and what he saw nearly made him faint. It turned out there was an open hall ahead and in the hall lay over a hundred tigers sprawled in various positions. At that moment, the tigers were sound asleep and the ground was stained with dried, dark blood, along with nod bones. Some bones were animal, while others were clearly human. They had truly ventured into the tiger’s den. Yang Chen made a gesture for everyone to be quiet. The tigers here had obviously had a party last night and were now sleeping soundly. As long as they were careful, they wouldn’t disturb them. Yangqin signaled everyone to hide while he took the flashlight and began to scan the area. He wanted to see if Shirqian’s claim about people being captured and kept as food reserves was true or not. After a thorough scan, he found no signs of any living person, just as he was about to gather everyone to retreat. Suddenly, a whoosh came from the wall across the hall. An automatic door slid open to the sides. It was a type of iron sliding door commonly seen in sci-fi movies, and lights were on inside. At that moment, a golden feathered creature swaggered out from the door. But as soon as the tiger emerged, it froze, for Yang Chen, startled, had forgotten to turn off the flashlight. In the dark cave, the beam of light from the flashlight was as glaring as lightning. Oh whoa! The flying tiger let out a long howl, and its golden wings spread wide as it soared into the air. It opened its mouth, ready to breathe fire, what he didn’t expect was that the human on the opposite side also, stood up with a sneer, holding a large bundle of smoking firecrackers. Stupid humans. But before this tiger could breathe fire, the human’s firecracker began to shoot. Hot red projectiles erupted from the firework gatling gun in Yang Chen’s hands. With the war god possessing him, Yang Chen held the firework gatling gun, and this time luck was. On his side, he actually hit the mark with the first shot. The first round went straight into the wide open mouth of the flying tiger in the sky. The principle of the tiger. Breathing fire was similar to that of a flamethrower, first spraying liquid and then igniting it with high temperature and pressure. But this time, before the liquid could even spray out, it exploded in its mouth. The flying tiger let out a miserable scream, rolling clumsily from the sky and crashing heavily to the ground. The saber-toothed tigers on the ground were also awakened by this sudden commotion. They looked up to see their fire-breathing leader screaming, and then they looked up to see Yang Chen, like a war god, holding the firework gatling gun on the small slope ahead. Yang Chen aimed the gatling in his hands and began to sweep the tiger pack with a barrage. This firework gatling gun was not an ordinary dragon spitting pearls. Instead, it was made with thunderous explosives wrapped in tape and the power of these explosive rounds was much greater than that of dragon. Spitting Pearls. Dragon spitting pearls only shot out a colored flare while this thunderous explosive would actually explode with a maximum temperature reaching a thousand degrees. Although it couldn’t penetrate the skin of animals like bullets, it was enough to intimidate these beasts. The saber-toothed tigers usually faced humans armed with big Knives and spears, and those better equipped might have a few bows and arrows. But when had they ever encountered such a gatling that could fire continuously and explode? Moreover, getting hit by this thing would hurt like hell, and if one was unlucky, it could even catch their fur on fire. The tiger den was in chaos. Originally, there were two fearless ones. Charging towards Yang Chen, but after just a few steps, they were sprayed into a mess by the gatling, screaming and rolling back in a panic. With the leader fleeing, the other. Tigers immediately became flustered. Yang Chen didn’t care about that, he directly unleashed indiscriminate fire. The tigers were in disarray, but fortunately, the cave was deep. Enough to provide them with enough space to escape. The one running at the front was their leader, whose mouth was still on fire. The moment they saw that flying tiger, Gao Xien, and Xiu Chen felt it was all over. They were even on the verge of shouting, my life is over. But unexpectedly, at that moment, Yang Chen stepped forward, his image holding the firework gatling gun was like a war god incarnate. It was deeply etched in the minds of several people and at that moment the grand strategist looked at young Chen’s back with admiration. Just as a few of them were lost in their thoughts a sudden scream came from behind. They turned to see that it was indeed the grand strategist’s war wolf frozen into an ice block. It turned out that another tiger capable of spraying icy mist had circled around from behind. At this moment they finally saw clearly that it was a white tiger with white fur and black stripes. Its deep blue eyes were filled with murderous intent as they looked at the group. Unfortunately, at this moment, the firework gatling gun in Yang Chen’s hands had already run out of shots and there was no time to grab a second bundle. Yang Chen casually tossed the glowing gatling to the ground and shouted, run. Then he charged forward, with the others closely following in his footsteps, rushing down from the small slope. The place Yang Chen was heading to was the iron gate where the flying tiger had appeared earlier. With this kind of tiger, they could only engage in long-range guerrilla tactics, not close combat. In a moment, he rushed through the central hall and arrived. at the slope on the opposite side only when he got closer could he see a dark iron gate on the distant wall the door was undoubtedly quite old with its paint peeling and flaking in many places covered in patches of green moss from a distance it was indeed hard to discern if it weren’t for the flying tiger that emerged from within they would have never known there was an iron door here as young chen rushed to the door he noticed a fingerprint scanner beside it he didn’t think much of it and slapped his hand against it A flash of green light appeared, and the iron door slid open with a whoosh to the left. At that moment, the tiger behind them, seeing them about to charge the iron door, became anxious. With a howl, it leaped down from the small slope. Good thing this guy didn’t have wings, if it could fly like the previous flying tiger, it would probably be done for today. Seeing Shi Qian roll and scramble into the iron door, Yang Qian casually reached into his pocket and pulled out a Molotov cocktail. In his country, there were strict regulations. On firearms and other powerful weapons. But for someone like him, who had at least received a higher education, as long as there was determination, there were always more solutions than difficulties. He hurled the makeshift Molotov cocktail, flames trailing behind it, towards the tiger leaping in mid-air. The tiger, spotting the bottle, instinctively, exhaled a blast of icy mist, shattering the bottle in mid-air. However, the moment the bottle exploded, flames erupted fiercely. Although the tiger’s magic was formidable, the Molotov cocktail was no joke either. Back in the day, whether Mao Zedong was cold or not, this Molotov cocktail certainly shone brightly. The tiger wasn’t startled by the scattered flames, but its core strength was genuinely impressive. It twisted in mid-air, managing to evade the spreading flames. Unfortunately, the saber-toothed tigers that charged in behind it weren’t so lucky. Those hit by the flames immediately ignited, and no matter how they rolled and thrashed, the flames wouldn’t extinguish. They could only transform into roasted big cats amidst their cries of agony. Meanwhile, the iron door in front of Yang Chen and the others was slowly closing. Then the entire room shook and began to descend. Gao Exian, Shi Qian, and Desima were all pale with fear. Yang Chen, however, remained much calmer because he alone knew that this was an elevator. At that moment, the elevator was going down, and below might just be a secret base of aliens. The thought of possibly meeting the true masters behind this planet made him not only unafraid but also a bit excited. It was unclear how long the elevator descended, but finally, with a loud bang, it came to a stop. With a whoosh, the cabin door behind them suddenly opened, revealing a pitch-black space outside filled with the earthy smell of soil. The group tightened their grips on their weapons while Yang Chen took out a glow stick from his pocket, snapped it, and tossed it out. The bright green light illuminated the space outside. Ahead was a spacious hall, but it was in complete disarray. Tables and chairs were overturned everywhere, and shattered experimental instruments littered the ground. Seeing such a scene in the prehistoric laboratory made Yang Chen’s heart race. By a stroke of luck, they had stumbled into a prehistoric relic on this planet. This was fantastic. He pulled out a lighter and, amidst the astonished gazes of the others, lit a torch and threw it into the hall. The torch burned brightly, indicating that the air circulation wasn’t an issue. However, he still felt uneasy and found a gas mask to put on. You guys stay here, I’m going. Inside to take a look, he instructed Gao Xan and De Sima, specifically assigning Xixian and De Sima to guard the elevator door. With the elevator door unable to close, it wouldn’t go back up. After giving his instructions, he ventured alone into the hall, with one hand holding a flashlight and the other a gun, he groped around the hall for a while. Aside from the crooked tables and chairs, there wasn’t much else in this hall. It was a circular hall, with a ring of tables and chairs around the perimeter. In the center was a. cylindrical room enclosed by a glass curtain wall inside which were tall glass petri dishes though all of them were broken and it was unclear what had been cultivated inside behind the circular room he finally found an office this office was relatively well preserved with the chairs neatly arranged and on one of the chairs there was the ash of a human-shaped corpse next to this person there was a handgun but it was so old and poorly preserved that it had almost completely rotted away it seemed that this person had taken their own life here In the drawer in front of him, Yangchen finally found what he was looking for, a research diary. September 23rd, we finally began this grafting experiment. Humanity has finally started to play god by editing mRNA, I don’t know if this is right or wrong. But we can’t wait any longer, the pressure from the alien demons on the front lines is too great, and our country has already fallen. The situation in M country isn’t good either, our country now only has 37 remaining base fortresses, and I don’t know how much longer we can hold on. Although this may lead to serious consequences, we have no other choice. Seeing this, Young Chin seemed to vaguely guess what had happened to this world a long time ago. An unequal invasion, and the prehistoric. Humans of this planet tried everything to make a final stand. They may have even conducted some experiments that went against humanity. October 23, the experiment has been underway for a month. We have conducted hundreds of live experiments, but unfortunately, all have. Failed. Most of the subjects died due to genetic collapse, I don’t know why this happened, cutting and grafting the DNA of the demon race 2. It seems to be unworkable. Some parts of this diary were written very vaguely, but it generally confirmed Yang Chen’s suspicions. November 23, today I had a serious argument with Andrew, he wants to include humans in the live experiment. But I opposed this proposal, after all, we have only achieved preliminary success, and the technology is still immature. If we conduct experiments on humans, the consequences would be terrifying. But Andrew said we can’t wait any longer, M country has completely fallen, and now their leaders have moved. To a country to continue the final resistance. And another base has fallen here, is humanity’s civilization really going to perish like this? Upon reaching this point, a part of the diary had been torn out, but fortunately, it continued afterward. December 20th, today is truly a day to celebrate, thanks to the efforts of all the researchers, flying tiger number one has. Finally succeeded in the experiment. It’s a flying fire-breathing tiger, can you imagine that? It can fly for an hour and breathe fire 30 times in one go. From today onwards, we have ascended to the ranks of creators. And at the back of this page of the diary, Yangchen even saw several hand-drawn sketches. The sketches depicted a flying tiger similar to the one he had seen before. However, this tiger appeared much more ferocious and was far more powerful than the fire-breathing tiger he had encountered earlier. Thinking back, the fire-breathing tiger he had seen before must have been a descendant of the flying tiger modified by this research institute, but it had clearly devolved. After so many years without human intervention, and without a eugenics selection mechanism, the degeneration of the population was inevitable. On January 23, XX year, are flying. Tigers finally entered the battlefield, along with the half-mechanical warriors from Research Institute 203 and the bioengineered warriors from Research Institute 301. All the warriors from that research project displayed extraordinary combat power, inflicting heavy damage on the enemy at the front lines. In three years, this is the first major victory we humans have achieved. It’s over. Within half a year, the situation has taken a sharp turn for the worse. Who would have thought the demon race had such means? The Southern Research Institutes 708 and 905 have gradually lost contact. Currently, only Research Institutes 301 and 205 are still in touch. Human bases are dwindling. I’ve heard that Country A has already fallen. The last bastion of civilization in the West has collapsed. Is it our turn next? Dammit, who would have thought retribution would come so quickly? Those bioengineered beings and the flying tigers actually rebelled. God, please forgive me. Upon seeing this, the diary came to a pause, and Yang Chen roughly deduced some of the events that had occurred at that time. It should be that these scientists used unconventional means to create genetically modified warriors, which then revolted. Consequently, this research institute fell. This also explains why the outside world looks like a scene of devastation. After. Finishing this diary he had a general understanding of this world. He also speculated why there was a civilizational fracture in this world. As well as what was going on with the tigers that could breathe fire and fly and those that could spray icy mist. Originally solitary. Tigers had now turned into social animals. It seems that the guinea pigs in this research institute revolted, ultimately killing all. The experimental personnel here. They then took over this research institute and made it their lair, living here for generations. It’s Appears this research institute is still worth exploring in depth. If he searched a bit more, he might even find some research instruments or data left behind by prehistoric civilizations. If he could bring that back, he might just be able to create a few high-tech unicorn companies himself. Yangchen carefully stored the diary and then began rummaging through the office again. There were many books on the shelves, but unfortunately, most of them had carbonized due to age. Many books turned to ash at a mere touch. Only a few laminated. Maps had survived, and these maps also marked the locations of other research institutes. This made Yongchen overjoyed, there were hundreds of research institutions. He glanced at one of the marked locations for Research Institute 203, which was none other than the current GeoGeobeo, because next to Research Institute 203, the name of Mengchung Hongyuan Bank was specifically noted. Hey, it seems that, in the future, he really should take the opportunity to explore GeoGeobeo thoroughly. However, time was tight, and he couldn’t afford. to look closely so he stuffed the map into a backpack. Then he began to scour the office again. As expected, he wasn’t disappointed. In a drawer, he discovered several electronic devices. A pair of glasses made of an unknown material that looked very cool. There was also an electronic watch and a palm-sized phone. Of course, he can only describe these devices this way because they indeed resembled their counterparts from his world. But it was also evident that there were significant differences, such as the watch being slightly larger. The phone was similar, appearing to be a solid piece of transparent glass with only a silver strip at the bottom edge. At this moment, there was no time for further research. He could only shove these items into his backpack. While searching the bookshelf again, he accidentally knocked on the partition of the bookshelf and surprisingly, a hollow sound came from behind. The back of this bookshelf was actually empty. He began to search for a mechanism within the bookshelf and indeed found a switch hidden in one of the books, unfortunately. Due to the passage of time, the switch had already failed. He could only find a crowbar and, after exerting a tremendous amount of effort, finally pried open the bookshelf. Behind it, there was indeed a dark spiral staircase, and Yang Chen steeled himself, bravely, making his way down. After walking down about three flights, he finally saw an iron door and pushed it open. Inside was a vast warehouse, filled with various sci-fi-like motorcycles. Because it was buried deep underground and well-sealed, there wasn’t much dust in the warehouse. He walked in front of those motorcycles and examined them closely. The more he looked, the more astonished he became, these behemoths were less like motorcycles and more like war machines. Their shapes resembled the war vehicles from his world, but their drive, systems and chassis structures were completely different from the armored vehicles and tanks of his era. They bore obvious signs of mechanization, such as the four drive wheels of a high -speed war vehicle, which were surprisingly mounted on four articulated arms. It was. Clearly a very unique independent four-wheel system, and Yang Chen wasn’t quite sure of the design principles. But he knew that such war. Machines must be formidable. However, most of these vehicles were in a damaged state, many disassembled and awaiting repairs. It seemed. They couldn’t be operated, which made Yang Chen feel quite regretful. In one corner of the warehouse, he also found many packaged devices. The outer boxes were made of engineering plastic and he had no idea what was inside. Fortunately, he quickly found a manual nearby. Divided Remote Control Hub Remote Charging Battery Brain Machine Control Component After seeing these descriptions, Young Chen couldn’t help but clench his fist in the air. Oh H yeah, I’ve really struck gold this time. He couldn’t help but cheer loudly, this adventure was truly worth it. Previously, he had speculated whether the High Signal Control Black Tiger and the Grand Marshal Controlled War Wolf used brain machine control equipment. However, both of them were quite secretive about their unique skills. He had noticed this and refrained. from asking too many questions to avoid provoking their displeasure. Now, seeing this equipment, he had finally confirmed his suspicions. The two families must have been using brainwave remote control devices. And in this laboratory, there were so many complete sets of such equipment. This was truly a windfall. Yangqin didn’t have time to think too much, he waved his hand and stored all these items into his space. Once he returned to the modern world, he would study them thoroughly, but right now, he had no time. Continuing his search, he found nothing else. However, he did discover a monitoring room on the small second floor of the large warehouse, where he found a safe. When he opened it, he was surprised to find several assault rifles inside. There were also several boxes of ammunition, and seeing, these items made Yang Chen’s heart surge with joy. The weapon issue had been his biggest headache. The country he was in had very strict gun control laws. And in this world, having some modern weapons for his adventures would certainly be more reassuring. Originally. He could have gone to other countries with looser gun control to get some weapons. But the problem was that, due to the pandemic in the past two years, countries around the world had implemented strict entry and exit controls. Traveling back and forth was quite cumbersome, so he planned to wait a while before going. He never expected to stumble upon them in this world. The style of the guns resembled the Scorpion assault rifles from his world, but the caliber was clearly larger, they likely used .45 caliber ammunition. However, his excitement. lasted only three seconds. After picking up the guns and testing them, he couldn’t be happy anymore. Due to their age, these firearms had clearly suffered damage. Some had broken engineering plastic, while others had springs that had completely lost their elasticity. But, these weren’t major issues, as long as he could get some replacement parts when he returned, they should still be usable. Having some was better than having none, Yang Chen comforted himself with a thought. Then he stored the guns and bullets into his space. Looking. back at the large items that had been disassembled below he initially considered putting them into his space as well but after some thought he decided against it it would take up too much room after all this place was a tiger’s den and not just anyone could come here he could always come back to collect them later if the opportunity arose after checking to ensure he hadn’t missed anything he left the warehouse covered the entrance and exited the office however this time when he came out of the office and arrived at the elevator area he was taken aback because Gao Xien and De Sima, along with the others, had actually disappeared. Seeing this scene startled him. Hadn’t he instructed them not to run around? Yangchen cursed inwardly, feeling quite reluctant. But he had no choice but to brace himself and start searching the research facility. Soon, he spotted chaotic animal paw prints and footprints on the ground. He followed these tracks. Before long, he found himself in front of a small door from which shouts and sounds of struggle were emanating. Yangchen cautiously pushed the door open and peered inside. The scene within made him gasp in shock. Unlike the completely sealed room he was in, the outside was a wild world. Beyond the door was a canyon formed by a sinkhole, and in front of the door, was an open area covered in grass and moss. A few hundred meters away stood a steep cliff, adorned with moss and various climbing plants. This was a basin surrounded by a circular cliff, and at that moment, Gao Xian, De Sima, and Xurqian were on a stone, platform about 20 meters high to the right of the door. Below them, dozens of saber -toothed tigers of varying sizes were trying to leap up. However, every time one was about to jump up, it would be swatted down by a black tiger that suddenly lunged from the stone platform. Yet, the black tiger didn’t dare to expose itself too much, as among the tiger pack below was a white tiger that could spray icy mist, watching intently. The moment it spotted a black tiger showing itself, the white tiger would unleash a blast of icy mist. If it weren’t for the black tiger’s quick reflexes, it would have likely been frozen solid by now. Although the white tiger couldn’t fly, in actual combat, it was far more formidable than the flying tiger. This was because it could spray icy mist much more frequently and with greater duration than the flying tiger could breathe fire. These two tigers were likely the creations of the laboratory behind them. However, compared to their ancestors from hundreds of years ago, these two tigers seemed to have regressed. The situation before him posed a dilemma. Although he had collected quite a few good things, from this research facility he couldn’t just stand by and watch Gao Xin and the others meet their doom. After all, Gao Xin had previously proposed a partnership in business with him. With Gao Exian’s support as a local insider, making money in this world would be much easier. At that moment, Gao Exian also spotted him and excitedly waved vigorously. Brother Yang, we’re over here. This idiot. Seeing this guy’s actions, Yang Chen couldn’t help but curse inwardly. Sure enough, with his shout, a hundred or so tigers turned their attention toward him and spotted him immediately. Oh woo! The white tiger let out a long howl, and the other tigers immediately changed direction, charging toward him. Dammit, don’t think I can’t deal with you just because I don’t have a gun. Yang Chen holstered his pistol, facing the dense charge, that thing wasn’t much use. He tossed out two Molotov cocktails, which immediately slowed the tiger’s charge. At that moment, Yang Chen threw out two dark objects, which landed right in the midst of the charging tigers. Boom, boom. Two violent explosions erupted, and the two dark spots burst into blinding white light, followed by a shower of sparks, after this thing exploded, the sparks that splattered. Out were nothing like the firework gatling he had used before. The firework gatling he used was mainly for intimidation and its actual lethality was minimal. But these two bombs were different. After the explosion, they continuously released thick black smoke and sprayed sparks. The tigers nearby, if they got hit by these sparks, would definitely scream in agony from the burns. Some would catch fire and no matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t extinguish it. At that moment, the white tiger behind saw this scene and immediately rushed to the front. Two jets of white mist sprayed out to extinguish the fire, but what terrified him happened, the fire just wouldn’t go out no matter how. It was sprayed. His ice mist had actually malfunctioned. Yang Chen, seeing this scene, couldn’t help but smile coldly. You beasts didn’t expect that, did you? The wisdom of humanity is beyond your imagination. If I don’t show you a bit of power, you really wouldn’t know that the king of horses has three eyes. You think just because I don’t have a gun, I can’t deal with you? With just a bit of high school chemistry knowledge, I can hold you tightly in my grasp. It turns out that the two things he threw were actually his. Self-governing powerful burning bombs. The principle was quite simple. He had gone to a repair shop for electric bikes and bought some discarded lithium batteries. Due to the highly reactive instability of lithium, as long as it is exposed to air, it will burn violently. After purchasing those discarded lithium batteries, he even made some modifications. For example, he added piercing and diffusion devices to ensure that once the lithium bombs were thrown, they would be quickly pierced, expanding the wound and allowing more lithium ions to come into contact with the air, burning, and exploding. The electrolyte that splashed out from this thing could exceed a temperature of a thousand degrees. In a minute. The scariest part was that this thing couldn’t be extinguished with water or other fire extinguishing agents, they could only watch it burn out. Even more powerful. He had specially tied a circle of flammable and explosive materials around those lithium batteries to enhance the effect. This was his trump card, prepared specifically for a battle scene like today’s team fight where he was surrounded. He didn’t expect to use it so soon. The once ferocious tigers, having charged less than 20 meters, were taught a lesson by these two lithium bombs. The previous firework Gatling had a hard time causing substantial harm to the tigers. But this time, more than a dozen tigers were burned or killed by the bombs. After these two heavy hits, the charging momentum of the group of tigers immediately wilted. At this moment, Yang Chin casually pulled out the firework gatling and began a frenzied barrage at the tiger group. The tiger group, already startled by the two lithium bombs, was no match for such a crazy shooting. The tigers that had been dawdling in the front immediately turned and ran. At this moment, the instinctive fear of fire and light took over. After all, they were wild animals and had no understanding of organization and discipline. When they had the upper hand, they could rush forward together, relying on their wild instincts to fight for victory. But, once they were at a disadvantage, they would scatter just as quickly, instinctively fleeing for their lives. Moreover, Yang Chen’s series of actions unconsciously awakened their deep-seated fear of humans, especially the white tiger that could spray ice mist, which at this moment also mixed in with the tiger group and fled in a frenzy. Seeing the Tiger groups scatter and disappear into the distant grass, Gao Xan and the others on the high platform finally breathed a sigh of relief and jumped down from the platform. How? Did you guys end up here? Although they were all safe, Yongchen couldn’t help but scold them. Hey, isn’t it all for them? Gao Xan said, pointing to a few ragged individuals. On the platform the IT was precisely the group of Gao Quan who had come out to hunt tigers with Yongchen earlier, but their numbers had dwindled significantly. Previously, around a hundred people had come to hunt tigers. Now, only a dozen or so remained, all ragged and emaciated, resembling refugees. Looking at the platform where they stood, Yang Chen was startled again. Behind the platform stood a dozen ice pops, which were the frozen corpses of humans. Clearly, these were the handiwork of the tiger that could spray icy mist, and hanging from the vines on the mountain wall were dozens of jerky strips. Goodness, this was evidently the barbecue jerky made by that fire -breathing tiger. It seemed that these guys had been turned into food reserves by the tiger pack. It appeared that this tiger pack not only had different living habits compared to the tigers on earth, but, they also seemed to have evolved some primitive intelligence. At that moment, Gao Quan and his companions were devouring the rations given to them by Gao Exian and Desima. Meanwhile, Desima and Gao Exian were rummaging through the pile of corpses. To be honest, looking at this heap of bodies made Yang Chen’s scalp tingle. However, the two of. Them appeared completely unfazed, and soon they cheered, found it. Then they rushed over to an ice corpse that looked like a popsicle. This person was none other than Gao. Xian, the leader of the Gao family fortress who had led the team to hunt tigers earlier. Gao Aksayan showed no courtesy towards him and struck down with a stick. With a bang, the popsicle fell, but it did not shatter. Clearly, it was frozen very solidly. Decima also pulled out an axe from somewhere and began to strike as well. The two of them took turns, clanging away at the ice. To be honest, Yangchen found their actions quite intolerable. Gao Xian was already dead, and he was still one of their own. Did they really have to? Treat him like this? But when the two finally broke through the thick layer of ice on Gao Xian and started rummaging through his body, Yang Chen finally understood they were clearly looking for some treasures of Gao Xian. Found it. Finally, the two pulled out a leather pouch from Gao Xian’s arms and dumped its contents out. Among the items, there, were two black handles that looked like game controllers. The two exchanged a knowing glance and each took one. As for the remaining leather pouch, it was tossed carelessly at Yang Chen’s feet. The metallic clinking from the pouch piqued Yang Chen’s curiosity, and he quietly opened it to take a look. Hey! Inside were three uniquely shaped metal. Keys, clearly not products of this era based on their design and craftsmanship. His heart stirred, and he quietly tucked the pouch into his bosom. Gao Xien and Desima had found what they wanted and clearly did not wish to linger in this place. We’ve found the person, let’s hurry and leave. This place isn’t safe for long. Exactly, it would be. Bad if the tigers came back. At that moment, Gao Kuan and the other ten or so people who had just been rescued had regained some strength. Everyone was eager to leave, and the group jumped down from the platform. They returned to the laboratory and then took the elevator. The elevator rumbled upward, but Yang Chen’s mind was racing. This place was intriguing, and there were definitely areas he had yet to explore, such as the energy power system of this base. Hundreds, even thousands, or possibly tens of thousands of years had passed, yet this elevator still had power, which was quite telling. However, with so many people around and tigers lurking outside, it was best not to linger here too. Long. He would come back later when he had the chance to study it thoroughly and uncover its secrets. Upon exiting the elevator, Yang Chen made a mark at the elevator door.At. That moment, in the hall outside, there was no one in the empty room, but they could all feel that deep within the cave, those tigers were still watching them from the shadows. Only hesitant to approach due to the deadly weapon in Yang Chen’s hand. They quickly made their way out of the cave, with the tigers following closely behind, reclaiming their territory. Yangchen thought to himself that this was quite good, with this group of tigers around, others wouldn’t dare to come here and spy easily. For now, he would let. These tigers serve as temporary watchdogs. The group moved swiftly, walking for half a day until they finally exited the cave. The tigers were clever, not coming to disturb them, but a few of them trailed behind like scouts, clearly intending to monitor their exit from Yunmeng Mountain. The group maintained a brisk pace, not stopping even at noon. It wasn’t until around 3 in the afternoon when they reached the last narrow pass that Yangchen called for everyone to take a short break. He noticed that Gao Kuan and a few others were still injured and could hardly walk any further, which was why he decided to stop. Otherwise, he would have wanted to keep going all the way out. Unfortunately, this area was mountainous, with no decent roads, and the ground was mostly covered in rubble. It made it impossible for him to drive, otherwise, he would have taken everyone out in a vehicle long ago. Everyone, take advantage of this time to rest. Before dark, let’s try to get out of the mountains, Yang Chen said while distributing compressed. Biscuits to everyone. Alright, we all listened to Mr. Yang. Gao Xan stood by Yang Chen’s side, and Yang Chen nodded at him. After distributing the biscuits, he got up to find a nearby bush to relieve himself. But just after taking a couple of steps, he saw a flash of white light, followed by a sharp pain in his chest. Then he heard a whoosh sound, and looking down, he was shocked to see a white feathered arrow embedded in his chest. instinctively he crouched down and pulled the helmet from his back onto his head while simultaneously yanking down the visor enemy attack enemy attack he shouted loudly to the others behind him but he had barely finished the warning when another flash of white light appeared this time an arrow struck his abdomen and he felt a bang on his head a white feathered arrow had just been deflected by his helmet the carbon fiber motorcycle helmet he bought for a couple of thousand on a certain treasure site had proven its worth saving his life at a critical moment At this point, he couldn’t care. Less about his companions behind him, he performed a front flip to the ground and rolled behind a large tree. The archers lying in ambush in the jungle lost their target and immediately shifted their focus to Gao Exian and his group. Woosh woosh woosh. A rain of arrows fell upon Gao Exian’s group causing chaos and screams. Gao Exian, the Grand. Marshall and Xiu Chen were quick to react. Upon hearing Yang Chen’s shout, they instantly found cover to hide. However, Gao Quan and the others who had just been rescued were. Not so lucky. A few of them, slow to react, were pinned to the ground and several others were hit by arrows, losing their ability to move on the spot. Only Gao Kuan in three. Others with good physical fitness managed to evade this first wave of ambush. At this moment, Yang Chen was leaning against a large tree, gasping for breath. He looked down to check his body. The vestguard soft armor he had bought for tens of thousands was indeed not a waste. Although the arrows shot from the dense forest had considerable force, they only left him with a few bruises. The arrowheads had not penetrated his armor, and confirming that he was uninjured, Yang Chin couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. Thankfully, he hadn’t skimped on those tens of thousands, otherwise, he would have lost his life this time. Just then, a rustling sound came from the jungle behind him. He quietly peeked outside and happened to see several big men with painted faces, stealthily emerging from the depths of the jungle while holding bows. He pulled out his M58 and placed the crosshairs of the 8X scope on one of the guy’s heads. Without hesitation, he pulled the trigger. An eye for an eye. These bold rascals dared to ambush your warm grandpa? If I don’t teach you a lesson today, you really won’t know that the king of horses has three eyes. Whoosh! A flash of white light and the big man with a black face in the middle of the group fell to the ground. He didn’t even have time to let out a scream. The archers beside him turned their heads and just caught a glimpse of the glint of cold light at the archer’s throat. When they turned back, they saw another white feather flying out from behind a distant tree. With a flash of cold light, another archer among them was hit head on. The archers were both shocked and furious and immediately shot a volley of arrows at that tree. But they didn’t know that after Yang Chen shot the second arrow he had already quietly crawled forward on the ground and made it to the back of another tree. At this moment he was calmly leaning against the tree, pressing the compression button on the gas cylinder. With just a light press, the pressure assist would push two rods to draw the crossbow. He only needed to pull out a crossbow bolt from the quiver and place it in the firing slot to prepare for the next shot. This convenient and simple operation made Yang Chen want to thank the inventor of this pneumatic system and his ancestors for eight generations. It instantly turned the single shot into a semi-automatic, greatly improving his efficiency. Don’t panic, follow my lead. A shout came from the jungle behind him and the voice sounded somewhat familiar. Yang Chen took out a small mirror from his pocket and quietly peeked out from behind the tree, just in. Time to see the movement in the woods behind him reflected in the mirror. To his surprise, it was a very familiar bearded man. yang chan’s mind raced and he immediately recalled this person’s background wasn’t this the leader of the so-called three evils of keshin whom he had taught a lesson to when he was in bintai city for the market recognizing this guy he could roughly guess the reason for this ambush it must be that they were here for revenge however just as he thought this suddenly a figure in black appeared beside the bearded man upon seeing the figure in black the bearded man immediately became as submissive as if he had seen his own father he instantly lowered his head and began to flatter. The figure in black had a stern face and seemed to say something to the bearded man. In any case, when the bearded man turned around, his face was already ashen. This time he didn’t shout loudly but kept gesturing to his companions. Little did he know, Yang Chen was watching his every move clearly through the small mirror. Although, he didn’t quite understand their sign language, Yang Chen could roughly guess from his gestures. This guy was notifying his companions to encircle from both sides. Yang Chen’s. Heart stirred and he quietly leaned out half of his body from behind the tree. Aiming at the big bearded man, he shot an arrow. But for some reason, at the moment he pulled. The trigger, a sense of crisis suddenly surged in his heart. Almost instinctively he leaned back and then a flash of white light appeared before his eyes. A loud bang came. From the tree in front of him and wood chips flew everywhere. Then he heard a clang on his helmet. A sharp pain shot through his neck and the tremendous impact sent him. Crashing backward. He fell hard to the ground, lying there for a while before he could catch his breath. He reached up to touch his helmet and pulled down a snowflake-shaped dart. Oh no. He couldn’t help but gasp, the force was too strong, right? He hadn’t even seen where the opponent was and almost got killed by that dart. If it weren’t for his sturdy helmet, he would have been done for with that one shot however, his carbon fiber helmet was now ruined, having been pierced by the dart, leaving a large hole. Fortunately, At the last moment, it had managed to catch the dart, otherwise, Yang Chen’s head would have been split open. Surviving such a close call did not bring Yang Chen any joy. Instead, it filled him with rage. At that moment, a sound of breaking branches came from behind the big tree, clearly indicating that the enemy was approaching. Yang Chen sat. Up and quietly peeked out from behind the tree with a small mirror, wanting to scout the enemy’s situation. Just in time, he spotted two characters about 10 meters in front. Of the big tree, each holding a crossbow, stealthily flanking him. He was just about to lean out and shoot the guy on the right, but a flash of darkness appeared in the mirror. The archer on the right was suddenly knocked to the ground by a shadow. It was one of the last two gray wolves belonging to the Grand Marshal, with a swipe of its fangs, the hot blood from the guy’s neck shot up three feet high. The other archer was taken aback, just as he turned his arrowhead, but at that moment, a shadow leaped from behind him, and knocked him to the ground. It didn’t give him a chance at all, the black tiger opened its mouth wide and bit down on the guy’s head, shaking it left and right. Even from. Ten meters away, hidden behind the big tree, Yang Chen could hear the sound of the archer’s neck snapping. In an instant, the two beasts had dealt with the two archers. Without a moment’s hesitation, they vanished back into the bushes, but just as they slipped in, a flash of white light shot out from a distant tree. It was a volley of white-feathered arrows, sweeping toward the bushes. Oh whoa! The two beasts let out a mournful cry, clearly hit. At that moment, Yang Chen suddenly dashed out from behind the big tree. 63, a black-clad man perched 50 meters up in a tree, saw the figure rushing out from behind the tree and couldn’t help but smirk coldly. Can’t hide anymore, huh? Seeking death, he crouched on a thick branch, with three wooden boxes placed in front of him. One of them had just run out of arrows, but he was not the least bit flustered, as he still had two boxes left. At that moment, he lifted another box, preparing to aim. But when he saw Yang Chin charging toward him, his expression froze. This guy was actually. holding a strange long shield which was surprisingly transparent from his vantage point he could clearly see every move of the person crouched behind the shield he watched as the guy raised the shield and charged forward the bandits from the coup mountain trio also noticed him rushing out they unleashed a flurry of arrows from their long bows but those arrows upon hitting the shield nearly produced a crisp cracking sound before bouncing off causing no harm whatsoever this left the black clad man in the tree utterly astonished He had seen many shields, but this was the first time he had encountered one so peculiar. He was well aware of the Ku Mountain trio, their skills might not be top-notch, but they were certainly not ordinary. After all, a group that claimed a mountain as their own and survived in the wild had to possess some solid skills. Their archery was particularly impressive. Usually, this group relied on their skills to make a living by ambushing travelers in the mountains. During lean times, they would even venture to the hand a prairie to hunt. This showed that their archery skills were not to be underestimated, if it were an ordinary wooden shield, it would likely have been shattered by their dense rain of arrows. Even an iron shield, after taking so many arrows, would probably be pierced through. Yet, the transparent shield that the guy was holding remained completely unscathed. And that strange person, upon reaching about 30 meters away, crouched down and stopped.He raised the transparent shield in front of him, then held a black, L-shaped object, which he poked out through a gap at the top of the shield. The man in black, crouching in the tree, instinctively sensed a danger and twisted his body. Sharply. With a crack, the quiver in his hand was shattered. He fell headfirst from the tree, and just as he was plummeting down, he heard a bang from the other side. With a. Thud, he crashed to the ground, dazed and disoriented. As he struggled to catch his breath and regain his senses, he caught sight of the scene of that strange man wreaking. Havoc. The three notorious figures of Keshen saw that their bows and arrows had become useless. They all discarded their bows and arrows and charged at the man with their spears and bamboo poles. The man remained calm, still half-crouched on the ground. With the shield in front and the small L-shaped object in hand, flashes of fire flickered. A series of crisp pops echoed across the open grassland. The once ferocious bandits couldn’t even reach the man. They collapsed to the ground from a distance of just over ten meters, and their deaths were gruesome. Some had their skulls blown apart on the spot. Others had gaping wounds the size of a bull shot through their chests. among them the third of the three notorious figures was the most unfortunate he had been the fastest crouching low with a short knife but when he saw the situation was wrong and turned to flee blood spurted three feet high from his neck the moment he turned he didn’t even know how he died the ruthless bandits were immediately taken down eight of them and they could no longer hold their ground especially after seeing the third leader clutching his neck lying on the ground like a dying goldfish gasping for breath but unable to make a sound The once intimidating bandits instantly collapsed, not knowing who led them, they turned and scattered in a panic. At that moment, the man tossed aside his shield, and raised a crossbow, continuously shooting at the fleeing bandits. The man in black, lying under the big tree, felt his pupils constrict sharply. How did he manage to shoot? Continuously without reloading? And the bandits in the distance he could only shake his head and bitterly smile at their stupidity. They exposed their unguarded backs to. Him, wasn’t that asking for death? Sure enough, as the man called out one by one, another five or six bandits fell to the ground. No, he couldn’t watch any longer. Seeing the situation was hopeless, the man in black quietly crawled towards the depths of the dense forest behind him. By evening, Yang Chen and his group finally emerged from the Yunmeng Mountain Range. They set up camp by the Ishui River on the northern road of the mountain. A bonfire quickly blazed in the camp and the survivors, having narrowly escaped, death fell into a heavy silence. Gao Xien arranged for Gao Quan and several other survivors to take turns keeping watch. He and the Grand Marshal sat by the fire, tending to their battled beast’s wounds. The pitch black tiger and the gray wolf had both sustained arrow wounds during the recent skirmish. The arrows had been cut and removed, and Gao Xien and the Grand Marshal were applying medicine to the beast’s injuries. They shouldn’t come tonight, Yang Chen said after scanning the surroundings of the camp with a thermal imaging telescope he bought for over 300 on a certain treasure site. Upon hearing this, Gao Exien and the Grand Marshal relaxed a bit. The audacity of those three. Notorious figures from Keshen is quite something, daring to ambush us? Yangchen said with a smile, testing the waters, while Gao Exien shook his head. They don’t have that kind. Of courage. The Grand Marshal nodded in agreement, I saw that dart and the feathered arrows that hit Heizi and the others, they must have been bought off by the Tang family. The Tang family? Yangchen was taken aback and Gao Exien nodded. Yes, they are from Tangji Abeo, south of Yunming Mountain. Dammit, I think they are looking for trouble. Indeed. Wherever there are people, there are conflicts. Although I don’t know what grudges exist between the Gao family and those from the Tang sect, seeing Gao Exian’s fierce expression. Yangchen knew that the enmity between the two families must have a long history. However, this had nothing to do with him. He was here to make money. As long as he safely delivered Gao Exian and his group back to Bintai City, his mission would be complete. At that point, he could collect his reward and return. After a night of silence, the Next morning, Yang Chen, eager to return, took out his pickup truck. Although it was his second time riding in it, Gao Exian and De Sima were still amazed by this magical iron. Bull. They completed this several hundred kilometers journey in just one day. Finally, before nightfall, Yang Chen brought Gao Exian and his party back to Bintai City. Brother. Yang, won’t you come to our home for a visit? Upon entering Bintai City, Yang Chen’s mission was considered accomplished. This time, Gao Exian was extremely polite to him. earnestly trying to invite him to his home. However, after several days of adventure, Yang Chen was eager to return. Recently, his family’s hamburger shop had just finished renovations and was waiting to open. He hadn’t shown his face at home for days and being in another world made it inconvenient to take calls. If he didn’t return soon, he feared. His mother might call the police. So he politely declined Gao Exan’s invitation. Brother Gao, I really have other matters to attend to these days. How about we wait a few days? All right then, five days later is my father’s birthday banquet. I hope brother Yang will definitely attend. Gao Xien didn’t insist on keeping him but still extended the invitation. Ah, don’t worry, I’ll be there to support you. Yang Chen laughed and replied, while the Sima beside Gao Xien wore an expression of wanting to say something but ultimately held back. After bidding farewell to everyone, Yang Chen left Bintai City and found a secluded spot to complete his return. He arrived back at the luxurious mansion he had just bought in Jolong Tendi. It was noon, and after tidying up a bit, he pretended to head down to the garage, where he took the car out. He then drove straight to the cold storage he had rented, organizing the seven to eight tons of beef and chicken he had brought back from the other world for freezing. He also loaded over 200 pounds of frozen meat into the car and drove back to his small shop. Arriving at the new store’s entrance, the renovations were nearly complete. The new shop had two storefronts, one. was only 1 .5 meters wide, with a display case at the entrance filled with marinated meats and some cold dishes. The other storefront was about 5 meters wide and 8 meters deep. The entire place was decorated in warm colors, with a few small dining tables, and the kitchen was located at the back. The kitchen was an open-style Western kitchen, with everything visible. Like many Western fast-food restaurants, there was an ordering counter in front, a fryer and warming cabinet behind, and a visible burger. Preparation Station The shop hadn’t officially opened yet, but his mother, father, and uncle were busy training. Western fast food chains were increasingly popular in the country, leading to fierce competition. Their family didn’t do franchising, but his mother had worked at his cousin’s fast food restaurant, so she had some contacts with suppliers. Therefore, sourcing ingredients wasn’t too difficult. All Western fast food primarily featured similar snacks, mainly fried potatoes and chicken nuggets. What truly set their family apart from other burger shops in the country was their signature burgers. Recently, his mother had been communicating with Aunt Lee daily, learning a lot about making beef burgers. She summarized and improved the recipes based on the local situation, while his uncle, with his business acumen, also contributed many suggestions. Dad is a true executor, and recently he has been diligently practicing his hamburger-making skills. To make good hamburgers, we have purchased quite a few specialized devices for the house, such as a tomato slicer and an onion slicer. First, the tomatoes and onions are sliced, then the beef is ground and shaped into meatballs, evenly portioned and placed on a tray. During the cooking process, the meatballs are pressed onto a preheated iron plate, turning them into patties for the hamburgers. Within 3 minutes, they are ready to be fried. Meanwhile, the bread is heated in a large toaster. Once heated, the patties are cooked, and then the patty, cheese, tomato slices, lettuce, and sauce are added, completing the hamburger. The entire process is transparent, allowing customers to see that it is made with real ingredients. Additionally, the fillings can be adjusted according to. Customer preferences. For instance, they can choose to add just the patty, fried egg, bacon, or even vegetables, pickles, and the amount of sauce, all tailored to the customers. Liking. Naturally, the price will adjust accordingly. When Yangchen entered the shop, his uncle and dad had just finished making a hamburger. His mom was timing them. Not. Bad. Not bad. This time it only took two and a half minutes. For a small shop like theirs, the speed of serving means profit. This is the timeless essence of fast food, speed. Equals profit. Whether it’s Chinese fast food or Western fast food. Upon seeing Yang Chen push the door open, his mom first showed anger, then Joy, where have you been these? Past few days? Why haven’t you answered your phone? Hey, didn’t I tell you before? We also need to run the market, otherwise, with so much meat, how can we digest it all just? By ourselves? Yang Chen chuckled, his current title is manager of a foreign trade company. but his parents think he is just doing private frozen goods business with a big boss. So when he said that, they didn’t ask further. Ha! Come over and taste it, how’s my uncle’s skill? His uncle, no longer pretending to be silly, has been in a good mood. These past few days, Yang Chen walked over with a smile, let me try. Hmm, really good. Yang Chen went to the kitchen, picked up the hamburger just made by his uncle, and took a big bite, immediately widening his eyes in surprise. This hamburger tastes absolutely amazing, unlike any he had ever eaten before. When it comes to hamburgers, he has tried all the well-known chains in the country, but now he feels that none of them can compare to this one, the patty is juicy and not at all dry. Moreover, the sauce in this hamburger is truly exceptional, neither bland like M’s or Burger King’s nor overly sweet like Wallace or Dico’s. In short, the sauce in this hamburger is fresh and sweet, with a delightful aroma. Ha, not bad, right? The key lies in our sauce, this is my secret weapon. ketchup mayonnaise plus sugar salt the final soul is peanut butter a few sauces mixed in proportion and there you have our house special sauce this hamburger is actually quite simple but to stand out it relies on your sauce once you use our sauce on this hamburger the flavor instantly elevates distinguishing it from others and this has become our family’s most recognizable trademark if this hamburger becomes popular then this sauce will be our signature Uncle, once a big boss, is indeed knowledgeable about business despite not having much formal education. He knows the key points for making western fast food and understands where to start his research. With this innovation, the hamburgers he created are indeed more suited to the tastes of our people. Haha, with an idea like yours, second uncle, our family’s hamburger shop is sure to succeed. Yang Chen naturally praised his second uncle’s contribution wholeheartedly. With the sauce developed by his second uncle, their hamburger shop was truly ready for success. Lin Sinai walked thoughtfully down Xinglin Street holding a flyer. Mr. Hamburger? The name and logo are quite interesting, she mused, looking at the flyer in her hand. It was a promotional flyer for a newly opened hamburger shop located right at the school gate on Xinglin Street. Having just finished her exams yesterday, the students had all gone home. Lin Sinai, who lived locally in Basho, was in no rush. As a somewhat famous food vlogger, her main job was to explore various snacks near the school. so she was particularly sensitive to new openings. Due to the pandemic, the school had been closed for over half a year, which had been tough for her as a vlogger. Recently, due to limited themes, she had made a few videos about the school cafeteria, but the response was lukewarm. Now that the school had just reopened for the holidays, she was out looking for new material. Just then, this newly opened hamburger shop caught her eye. The palm-sized flyer featured a humorous logo, a large anthropomorphic hamburger with two curly mustaches on either side. It looked quite comical, yet had a certain goofy charm. In the tone of young people, it had a bit of an anime vibe. What surprised her even more was that this new hamburger shop specialized in beef burgers and turkey burgers. She had eaten plenty of beef burgers before, but they mostly came from western fast food chains like McDonald’s and Burger King, which were more authentic. The Domestic Hamburger Brand’s beef burgers were generally mediocre. As for chicken burgers, they all tasted the same, with the only difference being the price. But this shop was interesting, they actually. sold turkey burgers. She had never tried one, so she was eager to taste it. Just when she was running low on material, Lin Sinai held the flyer and followed the address to. Shinglin Street. After walking for a short while, she was taken aback by the scene before her. The shop opened at 10 in the morning, but there was already a long line outside. The queue stretched from the shop all the way outside, easily over 300 meters long. And it seemed that most of the people were young students from nearby universities. The reason for such a crowd was undoubtedly due to the promotion that young Chen had worked hard on yesterday afternoon. He and his second uncle had taken a truckload of flyers to distribute at the entrances of several nearby universities. New store opening, buy one get one free. It was such a straightforward offer that it naturally had the best effect. Students, after all, didn’t have high demands for food, they just wanted large portions at affordable prices. And these two points were exactly what their shop provided. Plus, the photos on the flyer were indeed very attractive, which drew in quite a few people. At 10 o’clock this morning, as soon as the doors opened, the shop welcomed a peek in customer flow. The surge in customers was a bit unexpected for the family. It seemed that the 18 yuan beef burger combo combined with the buy one get one free offer was indeed very powerful. Looking at the long line ahead, Lynn Sinai considered leaving several times, but when she saw a few classmates joyfully coming out of the shop with several combos, she stopped in her tracks. A few male classmates were animatedly chatting while holding their burgers, catching her attention. Wow, it was really worth the wait this morning. I know, I didn’t expect their burgers to be this big, so honest. Who says otherwise? This burger is even bigger than Burger King’s Whopper. That’s right. I originally thought the picture of that big burger on their flyer was just for reference. Who would have thought they actually replicated it one-to-one? Haha, exactly. A place like this, I can’t say it’s the only one in all of Basho, but at least in the area around our school, it’s unique. Yes, and there buy one get one free is. Really buy one get one free, even though the free burger is a size smaller. But that’s still better than those places that give you a free cup of cola with a burger. Haha, who? Can’t argue with that. A place like this deserves to do well. Absolutely. I hope they can keep going for a long time and not just close down after a couple of days. Spit. Spit, spit. Is it right to say that about someone else’s business? I hope they can stay open until at least I graduate. A few male classmates walked past Lin Kai and I, laughing and holding burgers. Hearing their conversation piqued Lin Kai-ni’s interest. She had already taken a step forward but now hesitated, not wanting to leave. After taking photos for over an hour, it was finally her turn to order. It was already past noon, the perfect lunchtime, and the shop was packed. Several tables were filled with people and There were seven or eight delivery guys anxiously waiting by the counter. Hello, miss, what would you like to eat? A handsome guy approached with a smile. Lin Kai and I glanced. At the menu, um, I’ll have a beef burger. By the way, do you have turkey burgers? As a burger enthusiast, she had never tried a turkey burger before. The handsome guy across. From her smiled slightly, yes, beautiful. Would you like to try one? Today is a promotional day for the new store, all burgers are buy one get one free. Indeed, everyone was. Curious. Yangchen was quite pleased with the marketing strategy he had devised, as today more than half of the customers ordered turkey burgers to give them a try. Okay, then. I’ll have one of those too. Lin Kai and I smiled and picked up her phone. The handsome guy taking orders quickly placed the order. Lin Kai and I turned to the waiting area next, to her, where she could see the open kitchen of the burger shop. To be honest, a self-operated fast food restaurant without a brand that could achieve such an open kitchen operation, was quite impressive. The red floor tiles, all stainless steel countertops, and bright lights made it look clean and hygienic. Their burgers are the best. In the kitchen, two uncles looked up at the display screen above. It showed the customer’s order and the flavor requirements for the burgers, and then they began to operate quickly. First, one. Uncle took a few meatballs from a stainless steel basin and placed them on the iron plate in front of him. As soon as the meatballs hit the plate, they sizzled, releasing. The aroma of protein being grilled. Then, that uncle skillfully pressed down on the meatballs with a spatula, and in an instant, the meatballs were flattened into patties. Meanwhile, another uncle expertly placed several buns into the toaster behind him. After a few seconds, the buns slid out of the toaster. At this point, the first uncle took out, sliced tomatoes and lettuce from the basin in front of him and stacked them on top of the bottom bun. The uncle frying the patties had already flipped the patties to cook them, threw and was now placing cheese slices on top. Once the patties were done, he used the spatula to transfer the patties onto the bottom bun prepared by the other uncle. At this moment, another uncle picked up a sauce bottle and started squeezing sauce like crazy, adding two slices of pickles, and then placed the top bun on. In less than two minutes, a burger was completed. Meanwhile, on the other side, an aunt took out freshly fried french fries and chicken nuggets from the fryer, finishing the portioning. The three of them worked together, and in just three minutes, the burger combo she ordered was ready. Lynn Caney originally intended to take it back to eat, but unexpectedly, as soon as she turned around, she saw a young couple getting up after finishing their meal. She hurried over to occupy that spot. The restaurant was too busy, so no one came to clean the tables. It relied on the customer’s awareness, but fortunately, everyone eating today was a college student, and their quality was relatively high. After finishing their meals, they would automatically place their kitchen waste at the recycling station by the door, prompted by the staff. The guy at the counter taking orders would also find time to come over and clean up a bit. Lynn Caney sat down at the table and propped up her phone. As a food vlogger with over 500 ,000 fans, she was already used to all kinds of strange looks. She had long since become accustomed to the gazes of those waiting in line for their meals. At this moment, she focused more of her attention on the burger in front of her. As a post-2000s kid, she had eaten this kind of Western fast food countless times. But for some reason, today’s burger from this place made her particularly excited. Not for any other reason, but because this little unbranded burger shop dared to operate openly. All the patties were fresh, with no frozen products used. Just for this reason, this shop was worth her anticipation. Their family was doing well, when she was in middle school, she had been an exchange student in the Eagle Country. So, she had tried many kinds of burgers there, and to be honest, she had only seen freshly made meat burgers in the Eagle Country. This was the first one in the country. Before eating the burger, she first tried the fries and chicken nuggets from this place. Hmm, they were quite average, all semi -finished products, which was normal. After taking a bite, she decided to go straight for the burger. The first one she tried was the turkey burger, and to be honest, she was very curious about this kind of burger. She knew turkey was a type of poultry with very high nutritional value, large in size, and with a high meat yield. In the eagle country and some western countries, it was a very popular meat. But in the Country, it had never really caught on. The reason was simple, the meat didn’t taste good. Compared to ordinary chickens, turkey meat was too dry. Moreover, it was quite labor-intensive to prepare. Unlike Western families that often had ovens to roast it, this type of chicken wasn’t very suitable for Chinese cooking methods. Because of this, this highly nutritious poultry had never gained popularity in the country. Unexpectedly, this burger shop boldly made a burger with turkey meat. Today, she was going to try this turkey burger to see what was different. Opening the paper bag of the burger, inside was a burger the same size as Burger King’s signature Whopper. It had a thick patty in the middle, and she had watched the entire process of its preparation. The meat part was indeed genuine, and she had seen everything from the shop taking out the meatball to pressing the patty. In fact, it looked quite similar to making a beef patty. She picked up the burger and sniffed it, hmm, it indeed had a rich, roasted aroma. This kind of smell was something she had never encountered in burgers from other fast food places. Taking a bite, the thick patty gave a very solid and substantial feeling. Lynn Caney chewed a couple of times and immediately closed her eyes. Hmm, this taste is just too amazing. First of all, the patty must have been seasoned, it was juicy, and the patty had a balance of salty and sweet flavors. It was completely different from the tasteless patty she had eaten in other western fast food restaurants. The turkey patty had a hint of sweetness. Secondly, the sauce of this burger was different from others. For example, the burgers from M and Burger King had a taste that immediately identified them as Western burgers. How to put it, the ketchup has a strong flavor, with an indescribable gamey taste. In contrast, the burgers from other Chinese-style burger shops tend to have sweeter sauces, with very little ketchup and no gamey flavor at all. But this one is different, the patty is sweet and savory, clearly seasoned. And when you take a bite of the burger, it’s just bursting with flavor, leaving a delightful taste on your lips. I don’t know how they concocted it, but it’s simply delicious. Lin Kai and I, who initially had low expectations for the turkey burger, was completely won over after just one bite. Brothers, this burger is truly yyids, it’s so delicious. Lin Kai and I, who usually maintains a reserved demeanor in front of the camera, was all smiles for the first time, giving a thumbs up to the lens. After a couple of bites, she reluctantly set down the turkey burger and picked up the beef burger next to her. Brothers, it’s not that I’m wasting food, but I really can’t finish this turkey burger. If I finish it, I won’t have room for this beef. Burger. But don’t worry, I won’t throw away such a delicious burger. I’m taking the half I have left back for dinner. Now I’m going to try their beef burger for you all. Wow, everyone look, this burger is even bigger than my face. Lin Kai and I held the burger next to her small face, demonstrating its size. Streamer, stop stalling, hurry up and tell us what this beef burger tastes like? Yeah, it’s making me drool. Ha, Kai and I rarely praises a place like this. Looks like this shop really has something special. Exactly. After trying so many western fast food places, this is the first one that actually uses fresh meat for the patties. Right? For such a small shop to use fresh meat for the patties, they must be willing to spend. Wow, where is this shop? I can’t wait to try it. Here, the address is 55, Xinglin Street, you’re welcome. Ha, if you’re going, go quickly. I just had their burger, and the taste. Is no joke. I had it too, it’s really good, generous portions, and delicious. Just be prepared to wait in line if you go late. Looking at the line today, if you go late, they might run out of stock, and you won’t get to eat? Oh no, I’m too far from them, they don’t deliver. What a pity, not being in the same city. Otherwise, as a burger lover, I’d have to try it. Watching the screen flood with various comments, Lin Kai and I couldn’t help but smile. Recently, she had been stuck eating in the school cafeteria. With no material, and her video views had dropped significantly, causing her a lot of stress. Unexpectedly, this episode brought all her views back. She turned to glance at the sign above the ordering area of the shop, noticing there were still a few items she hadn’t tried. It seemed that this little shop alone could provide her. With enough content for several more episodes. Seeing the screen filled with comments, she cheerfully picked up the beef burger. Alright, today I’ll let everyone try this beef burger. Wow, did you all see the size of this beef burger? Wow, it’s really huge, bigger than others, and look at this patty, it’s not thin at all, very thick and solid. Now I’m going to try it for everyone. As she spoke, she deliberately brought the microphone close to her mouth and took a big bite. The sound of the bread, the patty, along with the pickles and lettuce being chewed, was all captured. And her fans, who were watching the live stream with their phones, were instantly stimulated by the sound. Wow, the streamer really knows how to tease. Exactly, damn it, I was just in the bathroom, and now I haven’t. Finish down there, but I’m starving up here, what should I do? Ha, why don’t you just take a bite back there? Wow, you two are really disgusting. The atmosphere in the live stream room instantly became lively and at that moment, Lin Kai and I was already a bit teary -eyed. Wow, brothers, I really don’t know how to describe it. Their beef burger, it’s just too delicious. The beef they use is fresh, so, the texture is not at all dry. You can definitely taste the difference between fresh meat and frozen meat and the flavor is absolutely amazing, it’s bursting with freshness. Brothers, I won’t say much. I’m going in for another bite. Lin Kai and I said, then took a huge bite right in front of the camera. This bite made all the viewers in the live stream unable to hold back. Damn it, I can’t take it anymore. Even though I’m over 10 kilometers away from this place, I’ve decided to take a taxi to have a bite. Exactly, I’m in the southern district, I can’t stand it either, I’m driving over right now. Brothers, I’m out of town, can you pack some and mail it to me? I’ll cover the shipping. The live stream room was already in an uproar while Lin Kai and I was savoring the delicious burger. Normally, with her appetite, she wouldn’t be able to finish such a big burger. But today, for some reason, this burger was getting more and more delicious and she just couldn’t stop eating. In the end, she actually finished it. All. Brothers, no need to say anything, this place is definitely a hidden gem. After finishing the burger, Lin Kai and I took a big gulp of cola and gave a thumbs up to the phone camera. Looks like I can come back here for a few more episodes. Have you seen their menu? There are many hidden options. There’s the Double Beef Overlord, the Triple Beef Demon King, the Quadruple Beef King Kong, and the Quintuple King of Kings. did you see that you can choose to add more patties and the basic one is only 18 yuan each the combo is 22 yuan but their combo is much more substantial than other burger places however for the next three days they are having a grand opening promotion so the combo is only 18 yuan and they even give a small burger did you see that this small burger is also a beef patty but unfortunately my stomach is limited i really can’t eat anymore But after 3 days, the price will return to normal, so brothers, if you like this, hurry up and take advantage of it. After 3 days, this price will be gone. But to be honest, even without this promotional price, I think their prices are very reasonable. After all, they use fresh meat to make burgers, and the taste. Is top notch, I really don’t think their prices are expensive. This place is definitely worth recommending, I give it 5 stars. Lin Kai and I made her recommendation and summary to the camera. During. her speech the screen in her live stream room was basically filled with a flurry of comments i mean 18 yuan for a beef burger what more do you want how much is fresh beef per pound now over 30 yuan and i feel like their patty weighs about three tails plus their labor utilities rent so their burgers are really a conscience product they only make one or two yuan profit exactly in the whole basso this is definitely the only place making burgers with fresh meat i won get one free No need to say anything, hurry up and take advantage of it. Just for this price, even if the taste isn’t good, I can tolerate it. Ha, that’s right, everyone go try M’s or Burger King. This huge hamburger, M’s calls it the Angus beef burger set, while Burger King calls it the Big King set. Everyone can order one to try, they basically start at over 40, but this place only charges 18 for a basic hamburger and 22 for a basic set with fries and a cola. Isn’t this a conscientious business? So, come on, don’t hesitate. 68 is on fire huh, I’m into fitness, and I didn’t expect they even have turkey burgers here, which is a great thing, I highly recommend it. This turkey meat is even better than beef for fitness, rich in various proteins and amino acids that the body needs, and the key is that this stuff is white meat. Lynn Sinai just started, and her live stream was filled with various responses. Even professional fitness bloggers joined in. But no matter what, Mr. Hamburger became popular. Lynn Sinai finished her live stream, packed up the unfinished hamburger, and got up to leave. The small shop. At the same time, she made up her mind to come back tomorrow. This little shop is worth exploring. Judging by the popularity of today’s livestream, it definitely deserves a deeper look. Just, as she stepped out of the shop, she originally planned to take a taxi home. But her phone rang, and when she picked it up, it was her mom calling. Daughter, where are you? Her mom asked on the other end. Ah, I’m outside the school, just about to head home. Today’s school has already let out, and Lynn Sinai’s dormmates have all gone home. But she lives locally, so she has plenty of time. Alright, on your way back, stop by Kalixiang to buy some cooked food. Your dad and Uncle Tang are having dinner at our place tonight. Oh, okay. Lin Sinai replied. Their family runs a business locally. In the past year, business has been tough, and her dad has been almost living in the factory, going out early and coming back late, until recently when things started to improve. Uncle Tang is a technical supervisor at their factory and has a good relationship with her dad, often coming over for dinner. And when they come together, they often enjoy a drink, with their favorite snacks being the cooked food from the old brand. Kalixiang. Lin Sinai took out her phone to check the map. The nearest Kalixiang outlet was still 10 miles away. This gave her a bit of a headache. She still had to go back to the dorm to get her luggage. But, just then, a wonderful aroma suddenly wafted into her nostrils. She couldn’t help but turn her head to look. It turned out to be a small storefront right next to Mr. Hamburger, where some braised goods were. Just being served. Wow, she hadn’t noticed before that there was a cooked food shop here. Wow, this smells amazing. Especially as she watched the shopkeeper pulling out steaming braised hocks, braised chicken, and braised pig strotters from the warming barrel and placing them in the display case. The delightful aroma, accompanied by the steaming vapor, suddenly wafted out from the small storefront. People on the street couldn’t help but slow down, and several elderly folks who had been waiting at the shop’s entrance rushed over. Hey, give me a pound of that beef. I want a hock. Two pounds of chicken feed for. Me. I want four pig strotters. The enthusiasm of the elderly folks was akin to rushing for eggs at a morning market. Originally troubled about needing to go to Kalixiang for some cooked food, Lin. Sinai found herself inexplicably standing behind those elderly folks. Everyone line up, one at a time, no pushing, there’s enough for everyone. A familiar voice called out from the counter. Lin Sinai. Looked up and thought, oh, isn’t that the young man who just took her order at the hamburger shop? And looking at the counter, the uncle and aunt who were busy serving and setting up the stall. Hey, what a coincidence, isn’t that the uncle and aunt who were bustling around at the hamburger shop earlier, is this deli run by them too? Turning to glance at the nearby burger shop, it was around 2 in the afternoon. The peak meal time had just passed and although there were still people in line, the crowd was not as large anymore. It seemed that now they finally had the time to buy some deli food. But their deli really smelled good. Why not buy a little to try today? With her mind made up, she began to queue up over there, asterisk, asterisk, asterisk, asterisk, asterisk, asterisk, asterisk, asterisk, asterisk, asterisk, asterisk, asterisk, asterisk, asterisk, asterisk, oh, I’m so exhausted, right? I never expected it to be so busy on the first day. I thought with school out, business wouldn’t be great, but so many people showed up. Exactly. A lot of young folks came specifically from other places. Hey, I just wonder how business will be a week from now when all the nearby universities are on break. That will be the real test. At 6 in the evening, Mr. Burger had already put up a sold-out sign, leaving many foodies who had come on a whim disappointed. Yang Chin even went out to apologize to several customers. Although he knew the business might be booming, the four of them never expected that on the first day of opening, it would explode like this. In fact, after finding a way to make money, Yang Chin had adopted a rather indifferent attitude towards this burger shop. Even if he found a livelihood for his parents, he could tell them about buying a house later. By then, if the business could be done, they would do it, if not, he would just let his parents and uncle retire in the new house. Or he could give them some money to travel. But he never expected that the burger shop, which he originally didn’t take seriously, would become so popular. It seemed that their affordable prices, fresh ingredients, and open kitchen concept really hit the mark. It quickly became a draw for young people, with many afternoon customers coming specifically to taste it after watching short videos or live streams of food bloggers. Of course, there were also those who came to take advantage of the situation. It was precisely these unexpected customers that cleared out their stock. They had prepared 300 pounds of beef and turkey meat today. They expected to sell a few hundred burgers. And even if they included a free one, selling half would have been good. After all, they hadn’t done any promotion for their small shop and they didn’t have much of a reputation. But unexpectedly, they must have hit some good luck as the shop exploded right after opening. Over 300 pounds of meat, along with all the bread they had reserved for today, were used up. They had no choice but to close the shop early at 6. The family had been so busy that they hadn’t had a chance to eat all day. Originally, young Chin was too tired to move, but he didn’t expect that his parents and uncle, although also exhausted, were in a state of extreme excitement. They were still full of energy, cleaning the restaurant while calling suppliers to hurry up with deliveries, for example, tomatoes, bread dough, etc., all of, which needed to be in place tonight. Also, they needed to grind more meat for backup. Given today’s momentum, they had to prepare 500 pounds for tomorrow. They expected to sell over a thousand sets. With everything sold out in the shop, dad originally wanted to make something himself. But Yang Chen insisted and directly ordered takeout. At this moment, the takeout hadn’t arrived yet, but dad, mom, and uncle were already gathered around, tapping away on the calculator to start calculating the accounts. Wow, today’s revenue is 22,000, and after deducting utilities, rent, and equipment. depreciation, we can keep over 18,000. Uncle, who had previously run a breeding farm and had some experience in management and finance, was now considered the family’s chief steward to IT took more than 10 minutes to calculate today’s sales. When mom and dad heard the number, they couldn’t help but embrace each other excitedly. It’s only been one day. They’ve already earned what used to take them two months to make. Looking back now, it was indeed the right decision to listen to their son. Running that small noodle shop was exhausting and unprofitable compared to the current hamburger restaurant. This can only be attributed to the changing mindset and lifestyle of people today. In the past, when people ate, the main concern was filling their stomachs, which is why noodle shops focusing on staple foods were quite popular. After all, staple foods are easier to fill you up. But now, people’s living conditions have improved and they pay more attention to balanced nutrition, cleanliness, and eating well. To put it. Simply, when they had no money, they could only eat more rice and noodles, now that they are a bit wealthier, they prefer to eat more meat. Fast food like hamburgers, which are quick to produce and contain. Relatively more meat, naturally appeals more to young people. Moreover, their restaurant clearly showcased its advantages, fresh meat made on the spot, generous portions, and delicious flavors. With these distinctive features, it quickly became a hit. By the way, we also prepared over a hundred pounds of marinated goods today, sold in two waves, and they’re all gone. Right, right, let’s calculate that account too. Mom and dad recalled the deli business, perhaps riding on the coattails of the hamburger shop, as their marinated goods sold quite well today. They had two rounds of sales, and by the time they closed in the afternoon, all the marinated goods were sold out. Uncle was busy typing away, and in the end, he calculated that the revenue from the marinated goods was over 5,000. This made the whole family ecstatic. Just today, their total revenue exceeded 20,000, and they really made the right move. At this moment, mom and dad didn’t feel tired at all, instead, they looked invigorated. Dad even took out his phone and transferred 15,000 to Yang Chen. Hey, all. The meat we have comes from you, but we’ve never paid you for it. Although we know you have connections in this business, we still need to pay what we owe. Do you think this is enough? Not enough, I’ll give you a bit more. The reason they were able to do so well today was also crucial. Their hamburger prices were set very low. Fresh beef on the market is usually priced around 30-40 and better cuts can sell for 50-60 per pound. But all the beef at their place comes directly from Yang Chen, essentially for free. Because of this confidence, they dared to set their promotional prices so low. Now that they’re making money, they naturally need to account for Yang Chen’s cost. After all, it’s not just his business, according to Yang Chen, he’s also working for them. Looking at the extra 10 ,000 on his phone, Yang Chen really didn’t want to accept it. The gold he brought back from the other world could weigh several kilograms, and he hadn’t even had the chance to exchange it with Sienhui yet. So he really wasn’t short on money. Moreover, this beef was essentially free. But he could only keep that thought to himself and didn’t dare to say it out loud. That’s enough, enough. Hey, dad, you really don’t need to rush for this money, I’m already a partner over there. This amount of beef is just a small matter. Hey, kid, even if you’re a partner, you can’t always take things from the company for free, exactly, our family might need to grow bigger in the future. The way we handle meat needs to be formalized from now on, Uncle said to Yang Chen with a meaningful look. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen couldn’t help but feel a headache. He had initially persuaded his parents to open this hamburger shop just to find them a way to make a living, to provide himself with a cover. Who would have thought that on the very first day, the shop would be such a hit and looking at what Uncle Air and the others meant if this continued to be so popular, it was not impossible that they might open a second or third store. Even the idea of continuing to open several chain stores? Just thinking about it made his head spin. If they really opened a chain, how would he explain the source of the beef? Forget. It, one step at a time, let’s deal with it when the time comes. Just then, the takeout arrived, and Yangchen hurried out to pick it up, avoiding the awkwardness of his family continuing to ask questions. Development Zone, Jingchen Xinhai Villa Area 302. Lin Kai and I, carrying a large bag of luggage, opened her front door. As soon as she pushed the door open, a big golden retriever excitedly jumped up to her. Rabin, get out. of the way. Lin Kai and I pushed the excited dog aside while taking off her shoes. At that moment, a well-groomed, beautiful woman in her 40s walked over. Why are you back so soon? By the way, did you bring back the cooked food I asked you to buy from Chi Lee Siang? Oh my gosh, how could I forget your orders? But this time I didn’t go to Chi Lee Siang. Look at this. Lin Ma, looking puzzle, took a large bag from Lin Kai Ni’s hands. It’s was heavy, but even through the bag, the aroma of meat wafted out. The big golden retriever that had just been jumping around Lin Kai and I immediately turned and jumped to Lin Ma’s side, circling around the bag in her hands. You traitorous dog, in such a short time, you’ve already betrayed me? I see you weren’t here to welcome me at all. Lin Kai and I waved her little fist at Rabin, which earned her a roll of the eyes from the dog. Lin Ma affectionately. Patted Rabin’s head, alright, alright, I’ll give it to you later. You hurry up and change your shoes and clothes, wash your hands, your dad and Uncle Tang have been here for a while, just waiting for you to start the meal. Lin Ma instructed again and turned to head into the kitchen. When Lin Kai and I changed her clothes and arrived at the dining room, the family was already seated at the round table. Dad, Uncle Tang. Lin Kai and I was. About to greet the two men at the main seat, but she saw that they were each holding a pig strotter and gnawing away happily. Hey. And I are, where did you buy this cooked food today? It tastes different from the usual chili. Siong. Exactly, the meat is more solid and chewier, and the key is that the marinated flavor is stronger. Ha, it’s a new cooked food shop near our school called Young Japuzi. They also sell hamburgers and fast food, and it’s really delicious. As she spoke about the amazing shop she discovered today, Lin Kaini’s eyes sparkled with excitement. Really? This flavor is quite good, especially the meat, it must be good quality. By the way, how much is it per serving? Uncle Tang casually asked. The Lin family is in food processing, not only do they have their own product line, but they also help many companies with processing every year. So, the quality of the… Meat, whether it’s fresh or frozen, Uncle Tang, as a technical supervisor, can tell right away. The meat from today’s cooked food shop had a particularly authentic taste, it was solid and not dry. One could tell it was fresh. Meat that had just been slaughtered, not the kind that had been frozen for a long time. Hmm, it’s not expensive, the marinated beef is only 65 per pound, and the marinated pig strotter is only 30. Lin Kai M. recalled and said, unexpectedly leaving Lin Dad and Uncle Tang stunned. Wow, is this shop a charity? How can they sell things so cheaply? Exactly, nowadays fresh beef shank costs 40 per pound, and for this kind of marinated goods, 2 pounds of raw meat would only yield 1 or 2 pounds after processing plus the costs of fire, labor, etc. Are they losing money just to attract customers? Yeah, this raw pig’s trotter costs over 10 per pound. And other cooked food shops generally charge over 30 per pound. How can they sell it so cheaply? The two veterans in the food industry also found it quite strange at this moment. Hey, isn’t today the grand opening? They’re having a big sale. Lin Sinai casually replied and Lin Dad and Uncle Tang suddenly understood. I knew it. Exactly. But speaking of which, even if they return to their original prices, it shouldn’t be more expensive than Kalexiang, right? Lin Dad changed the subject and Uncle Tang quickly grasped his meaning. Of course, this is a newly opened store while Kalexiang is an established brand in Bazho. They invest a lot in advertising every year and the marketing costs are included. Lindad nodded in agreement, right, how about this? Their flavors seem good, so let’s consider their products for our company’s New Year goods this year. Before Lindad could finish, Uncle Tang burst out laughing, I was thinking the same thing. In the past, our company would give employees New Year gifts, and it was always the cooked food gift boxes from Kalixiang, but even when we purchased from them, they never gave us a discount. Moreover, their quality has noticeably declined in recent years, it’s time to switch suppliers. Lindad was quite satisfied with Uncle Tang’s response, well then. You go talk to them tomorrow and procure a batch. Lynn Sinai didn’t expect that her little act of laziness would bring a big business opportunity to the Young family store. Meanwhile, the Young family had just finished dinner and were restocking. Earlier, mom had called several suppliers to increase the order quantity and the suppliers were very happy. At this moment, they had already delivered the bread dough, tomatoes, onions, and other items they needed. Their store usually opens at 11 in the morning, so they need to prepare in advance during the morning. Therefore, most of the purchasing work has to be completed in the evening. Behind the kitchen, there was a small cold storage of about 5 square meters, just enough to store those items. Yang Chen also returned to his rented cold storage and brought back a thousand pounds of beef and turkey meat. They had prepared three hundred pounds of meat filling today, which sold out in a day. He didn’t expect the sales to be so good. So, bringing back more meat as a backup was just a precaution. At this time, the family had clear divisions of labor. Dad and mom were responsible for grinding the meat, while he and his second uncle sealed the meat filling and stored it in the refrigerator. The next morning, after opening, they would make meatballs to keep up with demand. By the way, mom and dad, if business continues to be this good in a while, we can consider hiring some waitstaff. You guys don’t have to work so hard. Yangchen was afraid that his parents would be reluctant to spend money, so he preemptively prepared them. Hey, let’s talk about that later. Business is booming these days, probably because of our grand opening sale with many discounts. Once this period passes and the students are on break, that will be the real test for the store. If our sales can still guarantee 20,000 a day by then, we can think about hiring staff then. If business slows down later, just the three of us, including your second uncle, will be enough. Dad replied while cutting the meat, and Yang Chen thought that made sense. Just then, the store’s door was suddenly pushed open and the family looked up to see their landlord, Zhang Yuchian. She was. Wearing a white down vest and a beige woolen suit. With her long ponytail, willow leaf eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, and high-nose bridge, she was both elegant and beautiful. Moreover, this intellectual beauty in her thirties, had a particular charm for a young man like Yang Chen. When he saw that it was Zhang Yuchin who had come in, his eyes lit up, Sister Chen, you’re here. Yes, huh, congratulations on the opening of your new store, Yang General. Zhang Yuchin laughed as she walked in, cupping her hands in greeting. Oh, Boss Shang, you’re too polite. Dad also laughed as he came out to greet her. By the way, why are you here so late? Hi. I thought you all were too busy during the day so I felt a bit embarrassed to come over. How’s it going? Is there still anything to eat? Zhang Yuchian asked with a smile. She originally thought the Yang family would continue running their noodle shop but to her surprise they had opened a hamburger restaurant instead. During the day, she had considered coming over to try it but seeing the long line outside their shop, she lost the desire to taste it. Plus, she had indeed been busy during the day. As for what she was busy with, it was naturally live streaming. She had been running this tobacco shop for two or three years, and business had been lukewarm until recently. To boost her sales, she started trying live streaming sales and just recently began to grasp a bit of the technique. However, live streaming was not as easy as it seemed, especially for a newcomer like her. There were only a few dozen people in the live stream room, and she had to chat with them every day, not daring to end the stream easily. So, it was only now that she finished streaming and her stomach was growling, prompting her to visit the new hamburger. Shop opened by the Yang family. Yang dad and Yang mom skillfully lit the grill and made Zhang Yuchian a double beef burger. As for fries, they didn’t make any since the fryer had been cleaned. But Yang dad specially saved. Her a large marinated turkey leg. When Zhang Yuchian returned to her tobacco shop with the burger and the big turkey leg, she couldn’t help but feel a mix of amusement and exasperation. In truth, her appetite wasn’t that big. But the Yang family was so generous fearing she wouldn’t be full. The burger was stuffed with two layers of patties and they even gave her a large turkey leg. She knew this was their way of expressing gratitude towards her. But was this really okay? Weren’t they afraid she would gain weight? To be honest, she was starting to doubt whether renting her house to them was the right decision. If this continued, she feared that in less than half a year, she would be fed into becoming a 200-pound person. Zhang Yuchian shook her head with a wry smile and sat down behind the counter. Her shop was quite large, over 200 square meters. However, she had partitioned off the front 50 square meters to create the tobacco shop, while the back 150 square meters was divided into three rooms, one for storage, one as a multifunctional room, and the last one turned into a large bedroom. When she was tired, she would rest in the large bedroom, and when business was slow, she would relax in the multifunctional room, where she could drink tea and practice yoga. These shops were left to her by her parents. Years ago, she worked in a large company in the capital. At that time, she was determined to become a strong woman, wanting to achieve success in her career before turning 30 and then bring her parents over to enjoy their later years. But unexpectedly, a few years ago, her father fell seriously ill and she had to give up her career in the capital to return to Basho to take care of him. Unfortunately, she only managed to care for him for three months before he passed away. That experience made her understand the pain of wanting to care for someone but not being able to. So, she simply resigned from her job in the capital and returned to a company. Her mother. Fortunately, her parents left her these two shops, so she could live without worries. However, in recent years, the business of the tobacco shop had been declining. Tobacco was already a highly competitive market. And small shops on the street sold it too. What worried her the most was the liquor business, her tobacco shop relied heavily on liquor sales. There were many restaurants on this street, and they used to buy a lot of goods. From her every day. Moreover, during various holidays, visiting relatives and friends, gifting superiors, and unit purchases would bring her considerable business. But in recent years, it had clearly declined. Due to the impact of the pandemic, many restaurants on this street had closed down, and although the pandemic had recently ended, those closed restaurants had not reopened. Additionally, in the past two years, consumer spending power had tightened, and even during holidays, spending capacity had diminished, leading to a noticeable drop in liquor sales. This made her feel very anxious, if this continued, her small shop would have little profit left, although, there were still some family assets to support her, if this continued, wouldn’t it just be eating away at her savings? It was only recently that she started video streaming. However, since her streaming career was just beginning and she had no resources, she could only spend long hours in the streaming room. At this moment, she had just returned to sit at the desk behind the counter. She opened the hamburger and took a bite. The rich flavor. Of the meat and sauce made Zhang Yuchin close her eyes in delight. This is so delicious. Back when she was hustling in the capital due to the fast pace of life, she often indulged in various fast food. She was very familiar with the hamburgers from different places, but never had she tasted one that was as fragrant as this. Suddenly, she opened her eyes wide. Hey, she really underestimated the Yang family. This hamburger is impressive. She put down the hamburger and shifted her gaze to the turkey leg beside her. If the hamburger was this delicious, the turkey leg must be good too, right? No, eating it plain wouldn’t do, it needed some wine. As someone who ran a liquor store, how could she not know how to drink? Zhang Yuchian got up and fetched her favorite bottle of Zwiaking, poured a glass, and then took a small knife to cut a piece of turkey leg meat. She popped it into her mouth. Hmm, it’s hard to describe the texture, but it’s tender yet has a good chew. Plus, it’s juicy, and the flavor is just right, you can even taste a hint of traditional Chinese medicine in the meat. Juice. Amazing. To make dry and tough turkey meat taste as good as beef, the young family’s skills are truly impressive. Pairing a bite of turkey with a sip of zwayaking, it’s simply delightful. Just, as she was enjoying herself, she suddenly realized that her streaming room was still on and it was now packed with people. Originally, there were only a dozen people in the streaming room, but now, it had surged to over 300. The bullet comments started flooding in. Wow, is it really that delicious? Ha, I didn’t expect such a beautiful boss lady to be such a bold woman. Oh my. This bite of meat with a sip of wine feels so good. I can’t hold back anymore, I want to have a drink too. Boss lady, what’s your address? I want to come over and have a drink with you. Seeing the overwhelming comments, Zhang Yuchian was a bit stunned. But looking at the rising number of viewers, she was very happy, she was about to go viral. Who would have thought that she initially wanted to be a beauty streamer but ended up gaining fame through food streaming? Just then, someone connected to her streaming room. She opened the link, and to her surprise, the other party was a brother with millions of followers who was known for his drinking. This internet celebrity lived up to his name, he was indeed a heavy drinker. Most of his short videos were about drinking, so netizens nicknamed him the immortal of wine. He was also very interested in the boss lady after being tagged by netizens and connected with her. Oh, such a beautiful lady, drinking alone is too boring, why don’t we drink together? Sure, let’s go for it. Zhang Yuchian felt the alcohol kicking in, but her mind was very clear, and she knew she had to seize. This opportunity. She raised her glass and downed it in front of the camera. Good. So bold. I love this. Beautiful lady, cheers. In an instant, the comments poured. In like rain, the drinking brother felt he had found a kindred spirit and immediately raised his glass to down it. Hey, beautiful, what are you eating? It looks so. Big. After three glasses of wine, the drinking brother was very curious about the large chicken leg Jean Yuchien was eating and casually asked, Ha, this is from the. Deli next door, braised turkey leg, the flavor is absolutely amazing. And don’t doubt it, today anyone who spends over 500 in my store will get one for free. Anyone who spends over 300 will get a choice of either a braised pig strotter or half a pound of braised beef, vacuum packed and shipped. After all, I was once a savvy player in the. Capital, and if I miss this business opportunity, then Zhang Yuchian really wasted her time. 72 Black Technology. Sure enough, as soon as she said these few words, she heard a series of ding. Ding sounds from orders being placed. The speed of the orders was so fast that it left her dazzled. After nearly a month of live streaming, she didn’t expect that today would finally be her breakthrough. And Yang Chen would never have thought that their family’s deli would go viral in such a way. At this moment, he had already returned to his luxurious mansion in Jolong Tiendi. As. For his parents and second uncle, they were staying on the second floor of the restaurant. Originally, the second floor was a large open space but after the second uncle arrived, his father had someone partition off a small room on the north side. The three of them living there was just right. However, thinking about his parents and second uncle staying there while he lived in such a big mansion made Yong Chen feel quite guilty. It seemed he would have to find an excuse to bring his parents over in the next couple of days even if he just said he rented the place. But if his. Parents found out he rented this house, they would definitely get angry with him. After all, even renting a place in this area costs six to seven thousand a month. How could his frugal parents accept that? Sigh, just thinking about how to smooth things over with his parents gave him a headache. Just then, a ding dong notification sound suddenly came from the cabinet by the bed. Yang Chen quickly leaped up, it was the electronic devices he had brought back from the laboratory in the other world and they were fully charged. The first thing he picked up was the transparent glass. He reached out to touch the switch below, and suddenly a blue light flashed on the glass, revealing a picture of the galaxy, accompanied by a pleasant device startup sound. In less than 10 seconds, the startup process was complete. Indeed, this was a future smartphone, and holding it in his palm made Yang Chen reluctant to put it down. However, this phone was too advanced, although it had powered on, he couldn’t quite figure it out. It felt like giving a smartphone to someone from the Han Dynasty. While he found it interesting, without anyone to teach him, he simply couldn’t make sense of it. Finally, after he clicked on a small cartoon avatar on the glass panel, a crisp notification sound came from the phone. Hello, master, wall is at your service. The cartoon. Character that suddenly appeared on the glass panel made Yang Chen’s heart leap with joy. But before he could speak, the little figure on the panel frowned. Master, don’t you have implanted ocular? Prosthetics? Yang Chen felt a bit short-circuited, this little figure was actually talking to him? What ocular prosthetics, he instinctively asked, and the little figure pouted slightly. Then please wear the ATX glasses. Ha? What ATX glasses? Yang Chen was completely baffled. This little figure was not only sentient but could also see him? Wow, could this be the legendary? Artificial intelligence? What level of AI was this? It must be much more advanced than the current AI on Earth, right? Although he graduated from a third-tier university, he studied computer science and knew a bit about this field. He was aware that the hottest topic in the industry right now was artificial intelligence. However, the development of AI on Earth was still relatively slow compared to this obviously intelligent AI in front of him, which was clearly not even in the same league. Ah, it’s that one. Wall saw that he didn’t quite understand and pointed to the glasses. On the table. Coincidentally, those were the glasses Yang Chen had brought back from the other world. He had studied them for a while and found that they were clearly not ordinary glasses. He even discovered a charging port on the temple of the glasses, so he tried charging them. Now, with Wall’s prompt, he didn’t care whether they were fully charged or not, he just put them on and turned them on. As the glasses powered on, the scene that appeared before him instantly left him dumbfounded. The glass panel was placed on the table in front of him, but in the empty air above. The table, a 3D cartoon figure materialized. Hello, master, welcome to the world of Wall-E. The cartoon character reached out its hand, and Yang Chen, in a daze, extended his hand as well. To his surprise, he saw his own hand in the glasses, and he actually shook hands with Wall-E. Although there was no real tactile sensation, the visual impact and shock left him utterly speechless. AR glasses. And they were the super advanced kind. He had truly struck gold, bringing back so much cutting-edge technology. Master, where is this? What time is it now? Before young Chin could speak, the cartoon figure across from him surprisingly asked first. This is Water Blue Star, the year 20XX in the Gregorian calendar. Right now, we are in Bazhou, north border province of Yen. Country, in the development zone. Water blue star? Year 20 XX? Baz Ho? Wally looked completely bewildered, clearly unable to comprehend why he was here. Um, Wally, can you tell me about your origins? Sure, master. I come from the great suspended arm constellation, Orange City on Falcon Star. My father is the great scientist Professor Yang Kai. I was born in the year 1046 of the planetary calendar. For the next hour or so, Yang Chen learned about the history of the planet he had crossed over to. falcon star was a planet highly similar to water blue star with very similar biological species the humans there were almost like close relatives to humans on earth but their level of civilization was thousands of years ahead of earth before encountering interstellar destruction they had basically entered the interstellar age although they could not yet conduct interstellar travel and colonization they had reached the level of interstellar mining however a sudden invasion by an alien species interrupted the development of this civilization As for the nature of the invasion, WALL-E couldn’t explain it clearly. It was akin to the extinction of dinosaurs on earth. In just a few years, the people of Falconstar were wiped out. Civilization experienced a rupture, and now the humans on Falconstar should be those who evolved. Again millions of years later. Unfortunately, they had completely forgotten the memories of their ancestors. After learning about the past of Falconstar from WALL-E, Yangchen was filled with excitement. This was truly a breakthrough. What is the most profitable venture these days? Without a doubt, it must be technology companies. In recent years, the country has encouraged and stimulated the development of the real economy from various angles, hoping that we can grow a few high-tech enterprises that can compete with those tech companies in Eagle Country, right? Unfortunately, such things cannot be achieved overnight, after all, we have too much ground to cover, so not many companies have developed immediately. But if he could bring back some prehistoric relics from Falconstar, any one of them could potentially turn into a unicorn company. Establishing a tech company is the way to go. This was truly a breakthrough. He had originally been thinking about mining some gold and gems on that planet. But now it seemed, how could mining compare to the quick profits of technology? Just think about those internet companies in the country a few years ago, they could whip up some hype and tell a story in the capital market and they could raise hundreds of millions or even billions. The speed at which money came in was simply astonishing. Moreover, most of their products were intangible. Once they couldn’t deliver or their performance declined, their stock prices would crash immediately. But even so, it didn’t stop them from raking in money. What he brought back from Falconstar, however, was solidly advanced black technology. Not to mention telling stories about it, as long as he could implement one or two projects. That would be enough to make him a tech giant.If you don’t believe it, just look at Tesla and Orange, these tech giants from the Eagle Country. Which one of them didn’t grow up relying on solid, hard technology? So it seems that in the future, we still need to use this portable planet to tinker with black technology. This is the true path. Not to mention anything else, just look at the AR device in front of me and that phone. If I take them out and show them off, it would probably cause a massive earthquake in the stock prices of Google and Orange companies. You have to know that they have been working on such AR devices for many years, yet they still haven’t been able to bring their ideas to fruition. If they see that I have ready-made devices in hand, wouldn’t the heads of these two companies go crazy? I bet the next day they would fly to my doorstep begging for a buyout. Just by flipping it, I could make dozens of small targets. But Yang Chen wasn’t. That foolish, after all, these things have an unclear origin. If they ask you about the principles, you can’t just explain that these devices popped out of a rock, right? If they really dig deep. Wouldn’t that get me sliced up? Thinking of this, he quickly calmed down from the heat of excitement. Having black technology in hand is a good thing, but the next question is how to turn this black technology into something tangible, which is another dilemma. After all, if you suddenly present something that is far ahead of this world, it will definitely raise suspicions. Moreover, there isn’t a single tech product in the modern world that just pops up out of nowhere. Being half a step ahead of others makes you a genius, but if you’re a full step ahead, then you’re a madman. So figuring out how to introduce this black technology into my own world is crucial. But where should I start? Young Chin couldn’t help but furrow his brows, and suddenly, a lightbulb went off. In his head. Right. How could I forget about those things? For example, the ointment that Gao XIN used on me before, that stuff really worked wonders. It could make wounds heal quickly after a scrape, stab over, and even leave no scars. If I brought that ointment to this world, wouldn’t it cause a sensation? Just the scar removing property alone could make me a fortune. Then there’s. The brain machine interface device that Gao XIN and Decema used. They actually wore a helmet that could control animals, like that black tiger and the war wolf controlled by Decema. Although. Yangchen didn’t quite understand how that thing worked, if I could get my hands on it, it should be very useful. Not to mention, with that kind of helmet, at least in the currently hot concept of the metaverse, it would be very useful. After all, the so-called metaverse is just a large virtual reality game. And to play such a game, a large number of VR glasses and virtual game helmets are the equipment that all companies need to launch. However, currently, not many companies can manage such devices because the technology involved is too advanced. Thinking of this, Yangchen also. had a rough direction for future development. First, in the future, I need to go to the other world and extensively develop those prehistoric relics to recover technology from the other world. As much as possible. After research, I can gradually release it in this world. And now I have two directions. One is the ointment provided by the Gao family. Even if it’s not sold as medicine. As a beauty scar removing product, it could still cause a huge sensation. And women’s money is the easiest to earn. Secondly, if I could get back one of the brain-linking devices that GAO XIN and the others used, its uses would be vast. There are two directions, one could be used to link to virtual reality, capitalizing on the currently hot metaverse concept, the other could help. Paralyzed disabled individuals regain their freedom, moreover, this thing is a super tool, it’s not an exaggeration to say that if this is researched well, it could become a super auxiliary brain, even overturning the entire future evolution and development pattern of humanity. That night, Yang Chen became more and more excited as he thought about it, tossing and turning until he finally fell into a deep sleep around midnight. The next day, he was woken up by his mom’s phone call, it’s almost 10 o’clock. You little brat, are you coming or not? With the new store opening and business booming, Yang Chen had been drafted by his mom these past few days. Although he was reluctant, he can only grit his teeth and get out of bed to go to the hamburger shop. However, when he drove to the hamburger shop today, he was taken aback. The shop hadn’t opened yet, but there was. Already a long line at the door. No wonder his mom had been calling him non-stop, urging him to hurry over and help, if he arrived after. The shop opened, there was no way his mom and the few others could handle it alone. At 10.30, the hamburger shop officially opened. And sure enough, as soon as the door opened, a crowd surged in. Boss, I want a turkey burger, double meat. Boss, I want a beef king. I want a double combo. Yang Chen stood at the front counter, his hand almost pressing the button to vomit from the rush. In just half an hour since opening, he had already taken over a hundred. Orders, and his dad, uncle, and mom in the kitchen were so busy they were almost smoking from the effort. However, despite the chaos, none of them felt tired at all. After all, who wouldn’t want to be busy when opening a business? As long as they were making money, what did a little fatigue matter? They were busy until after two in the afternoon, when the flow of customers finally began to decrease. The family finally had a moment to catch their breath but they had barely rested for a few minutes when another big order came in. The pretty girl who had come in yesterday to order two hamburger sets was back. Yang Chen remembered her well because she was beautiful, ate a lot and was a food vlogger. Beautiful lady, what would you like to order today? He asked with a smile and Lin Kai and I smiled back slightly, I’ll have the burgers later. I’m here today to discuss a business deal with you. It turned out that after her dad and Uncle Tang finalized the purchase of the cooked food from Yang’s shop for the Company’s New Year Goods yesterday, she volunteered to take on this task. What? 800 pounds of braised beef, 800 braised pig’s feet, plus 800 braised chickens, and 1600 assorted gift boxes? Such a huge order dropped from the sky, leaving Yang’s dad, mom, uncle, and even Yang Chin stunned. Originally, the hamburger shop had been bustling with business yesterday and they had almost forgotten about the cooked food shop, although they had sold quite a bit of the cooked. Food yesterday, it was still far less than what they had done at the hamburger shop. After experiencing the booming business at the hamburger shop yesterday, the family had even considered cutting off the cooked food business. After all, compared to the booming hamburger shop, while the cooked food shop was also profitable, it definitely didn’t earn as quickly. But unexpectedly, just as the cooked food shop had finished its first batch today, someone came in and dropped a big order. That’s right, our company’s New Year goods procurement is planning to change direction. I happened to come by yesterday to try your braised dishes, and I found the taste quite good. I recommended it to the company leaders, and after they tasted it, they also thought your food was great, so they sent me over to discuss cooperation. Lin Kai and I was seizing this opportunity, also to gain experience, as she would be graduating in six months and returning to work at her family’s company. Sure, no problem, of course, no problem. Although Changlin Company wasn’t a big company, it was a medium-sized food company with over 200 employees. It was quite well-known in the development zone and many well-known food companies had their products manufactured by them. For Yang’s dad and the others, having a company’s New Year goods procurement approach them was definitely like a pie falling from the sky. So, what about the price? Lin Kai and I asked with a smile, naturally wanting to negotiate the price for such a large order. The specific amount they could agree on was also a test for her. At this moment, Yang’s dad, Yang Chen, and Uncle Eric exchanged glances. Ah, ha, this is negotiable. Then let’s talk directly, how much are you planning to give me per pound for the braised beef? Lin Sinai didn’t like beating around the bush and asked directly, ah, this, participating in such a formal business negotiation for. The first time, Yang’s dad was indeed a bit flustered. At this time, Yang Chen cleared his throat and took over the conversation. Well, as the year-end approaches, the price of beef in the market has risen sharply and you’ve seen our business model. Whether it’s beef burgers or braised meat, we use fresh meat, so the cost is quite high. Moreover, for braised beef, getting 1 pound of finished product from 2 pounds of fresh beef is already quite good. As he said this, Lin Sinai. Nodded frequently, feeling that this handsome guy was quite sincere. By the way, Miss Lin, since you are giving holiday gifts to your employees, you will need packaging. Right? We also need to order gift boxes and vacuum packaging, these are all costs. So for the braised beef, I can offer you 60 yuan per pound. You should. Know that our usual retail price is 65 per pound. Yang Chen spoke confidently and calmly. However, his dad behind him was sweating in his palms fearing that his asking price would scare the other party away. As the head chef of the braised meat shop, he naturally knew how high the profit margins were. For instance, Yang Chen’s claim of getting one pound of braised beef from two pounds of fresh beef was a bit exaggerated. Two pounds of fresh beef could yield at least one pound and three tails. Of course, some unscrupulous merchants would inject glue into the beef before processing to increase the yield, but that kind of practice was utterly immoral, and they would never do it. Even if the yield was low, the impact on their business was limited. This was because their beef cost was very low, all sourced as private meat by Yang Chen. Fresh meat in the market was over 40 yuan per pound, but their cost was only about 10 yuan per pound. Adding rent, labor, utilities, and packaging, it came to about 21 yuan per pound. Yet Yang Chen was asking for 61 yuan per pound, even his mom beside him thought this kid was really too greedy. But unexpectedly, Lin Sinai was not angry at all. After a moment of contemplation, she actually nodded in agreement. Okay. In fact, she had initially thought of having Yang Chen use half fresh meat and half frozen meat. She planned to make these braised products into exquisite gift boxes. Half would be for employee benefits, while the other half would be for her dad and others to take when visiting, and also for relatives. The gifts would use good materials, while the employee benefits could be decent enough. However, after thinking it over, she decided against that, after all, a boss should be generous and not fuss over small amounts. With Lin Sinai being so straightforward, the remaining business became even easier to negotiate. However, the pig trotters were still divided into premium and regular categories. Yangshan had brought back some pig trotters from another world but they were larger than those in this world. Naturally, these had to be positioned. As premium pig trotters priced at 31 yuan each and Lin Sinai directly ordered 400. The regular pig trotters would need to be sourced by their family, priced at 21 yuan each. The braised chicken was also divided into regular and premium types. The regular ones were market-purchased white -feathered chickens, each weighing around 2 pounds, with a finished price of 51 yuan each. The premium ones required them to source free-range chickens, also around 2 pounds, with a finished price of 81 yuan each. Lynn Sinai ordered 400 of each. Adding it all up, the total came to 120,000. Plus. Another 1,600 assorted gift boxes, which were actually combinations of braised lotus slices, enoki mushrooms, and kelp knots. Each box was priced at 10 yuan, adding another 16,000. In the end, the total came to 136,000 yuan. Recently, Yang Chen, who had grown accustomed to large sums of money, felt a bit numb to this amount, but Yang Dad, Yang Mom, and their uncle were overjoyed, especially since Lin Caney was very generous, directly paying a deposit of 50,000 yuan. This made Yang dad and the others happy for quite a while, that 136,000 yuan meant at least half of it was pure profit. For them. Because aside from the beef, they also needed to procure some pig trotters, all the chickens, and the assorted vegetables. Just as they sent Lin Caney. Off, the Yang family looked up and happened to see their landlord, Zhang Yuchin, standing by with a smile that was neither here nor there. Oh, Sister Zhang, when? Did you arrive? Why didn’t you say anything? Would you like something to eat? Yang Chen quickly greeted Zhang Yuchian warmly, but she waved her hand with a smile. I just saw you discussing business and didn’t want to interrupt, but coincidentally, I’m not here for a meal today. Oh, Sister Zhang, then you are. Well, I also want to order some marinated goods from you, just like that young lady did earlier. However, this isn’t for the New Year’s goods, I’m looking for a long-term partnership. Zhang Yuchian smiled as she spoke, revealing that she had unexpectedly gained popularity while eating and drinking during a live stream yesterday. Many. People placed orders at her shop yesterday and to fulfill her promise, she naturally wanted to add some flair when shipping out today. After all, she had promised to give away chicken legs with the purchase of alcohol. However, she was reluctant to give away turkey legs. The old young family offered her turkey legs for free out. Of gratitude for her being their landlord and helping them. But if she were to take a turkey leg every day for free, that would surely not sit well with them. Before coming, she had specifically checked online. Goodness, it turned out that a 2kg turkey leg could sell for 60-70 yuan. If she were to buy 500 yuan worth of cigarettes and alcohol from her shop and give away a turkey leg, wouldn’t she be losing money? So she thought about whether she could exchange it for something else. Coincidentally, she had overheard the negotiation between Lin Caney and the Yang family, which gave her a great inspiration. Hmm, I want that assorted. Vegetable set, but could you add a chicken leg or some marinated eggs? Zhang Yuchian said shyly to Yang Chen. Yang Chen laughed heartily, so you want an upgraded version of the boxed assorted vegetables? Yes, at a lower cost, with several tiers, I’ll pair it with our alcohol for sale. What do you think? At that moment, Zhang, Yu Chen looked at Yang Chen with eyes full of hope, making the young man’s heart skip a beat. Sure. Of course. If we can work together long term, that would be even better. Yang Mom was the first to respond for the elderly couple who had struggled for most of their lives, as long as they could make money, even if the profit. was a bit low, it didn’t matter. After all, they had worked hard for most of their lives, and recently they finally felt that fortune was turning in their favor, receiving a blessing from fate. Therefore, they had to seize this opportunity no matter what. Even if the profit from Zhang Yuchian’s orders was as thin as a fly’s leg, they were willing to take the orders. Not only to make money, but mainly to repay Zhang Yuchian’s kindness. Without her intervention, they might have gone back to their hometown to farm. Moreover, their previous landlord, Tian De Guang, wouldn’t have returned their deposit so easily. So they had to accept Zhang Yuchian’s order. No matter what. That’s really great. This way, I can have many different packages to sell. Zhang Yuchian excitedly waved her small fist. After finishing her live stream yesterday, she was both thrilled and troubled by the sudden influx of hundreds of orders. The excitement came from finally seeing results after more than a month of streaming. The trouble was how to ship the goods to the customers. This time, she could afford to lose money to gain exposure, but what about later? With the competition in live streaming sales so fierce, how could she carve out a niche in this red ocean? She pondered for most of the night and finally thought of a method for differentiated competition. That was to sell combination packages, for example, while other places just sell liquor, she plans to sell sets in her live streaming room. For instance, when others sell a bottle of XX liquor for 80 yuan, she sells it for 100, but it comes with a box of assorted marinated dishes. However, her Assorted gift box is a bit more upscale than the ones Lynn Caney ordered, it can include marinated eggs, chicken drumsticks, or chicken breast, among other things. The cost is kept around 10 yuan, so she can still make a profit. Of course, for those who don’t like marinated dishes, they can swap it for a smoke set, anyway, there are various combinations of high and low pairings. After she thought of this yesterday, she spent the whole morning designing it today. After some calculations, she felt it was worth a try and very much worth exploring. After all, she is a savvy businesswoman who has navigated the capital city, and she still has many connections. There. She hadn’t contacted those old friends much before, but with the new year approaching, it just so happens that major companies are making large purchases for gifts and new year goods. She plans to try using her old connections to see if she can carve out a new source of income for herself. Just like that, she smoothly reached a strategic cooperation agreement with the young family shop. Huh, just right, we have a vacuum packaging machine at home, and I don’t use it much anyway, so. You can use it as you like. After reaching a verbal agreement, Zhang Yuchian brought another surprise to the Yang family. Originally, Yang Chen was still pondering about buying a vacuum packaging machine but unexpectedly, this expense could be saved. Also, leave the gift boxes to me. I happen to know a friend who does this. With a wave of her hand, Zhang Yuchian took on the whole task. After all, the combination sets she plans to sell also require outer packaging gift boxes. Gift boxes that the Yang family sells to Changlin company are, in fact, a piece of cake for her to handle. Ah, thank you so much, Miss Shang. When Yang dad and Yang mom heard this, knowing they could save some money, they were naturally very happy. And Yang Chen didn’t expect that this unintentional venture into the marinated food business would bring them such good fortune in just one day. They secured such a large order. It seems that for the time being, he still needs to go to the other world to bring back more goods. Otherwise, judging by their current sale speed, the beef and chicken he has stored in the cave would only last them 10 days. This is still considering that they have a lot of marinated dishes that haven’t been stocked yet. It’s worth noting that the most profitable item among the marinated goods they bought this time is the beef. Because the beef is all sourced from the other world, although he sells it to his parents at a low price of around 10 yuan per pound. In reality, it’s practically at zero cost. The other highly profitable item is the assorted gift box. Items. like kelp knots, inoki mushrooms, lotus slices, and thousand sheets of tofu are actually very low in cost. Even though a box sells for around 10 yuan, the profit can be half of that. It seems that in the future he should also stock up on marinated beef awful and similar items. He actually has quite a bit of this in his cold storage, and it’s also a very lucrative category. These awful items, even in this world, are very profitable, at the slaughterhouse, they cost just over 10 yuan per pound. But at the marinated meat shop, they usually go for over 30 yuan per pound, and at hot pot restaurants, it’s even more outrageous. A plate with just a few thin slices can sell for 30 or 40. Previously, Yang Chin hadn’t thought about expanding the marinated food shop, so he hadn’t given his dad any of these awful and miscellaneous items. Mainly because he was worried they would be tired, as cleaning those intestines and such is very troublesome. And if his parents saw these things, they would definitely not want to waste them. They would insist on cleaning them up, either to make marinated. goods or to stuff sausages. He didn’t want them to be too exhausted, but now it seems he was worrying for nothing. The marinated food shop is doing well, and he has found a long -term partner. For example, if they made sausages at their home, the gift box set from Sister Chan would definitely be able to supply for a long time. I never expected that the snack shop, which was just a casual venture, would now be thriving like a hamburger restaurant. In the city of Bintai, in the main building behind the Gao family’s courtyard, Gao Exian stood by the window overlooking the entire city. This building was their ancestral home, the highest and most solid structure in Bintai. It could even be said that the entire city developed around the sturdy old residence of theirs. This old house was said to have a history of over a thousand years, sheltering their ancestors through the most difficult dark times. It had also saved countless common people who lived near their ancestral home. It wasn’t until over 500 years ago, when the Dark Age suddenly ended, that humanity welcomed a new golden age of development leading to the present Bintai city. However, because this old house had so many legends and a fortress-like quality, it had always been coveted. By many, there were powerful external forces as well as branches of the family dissatisfied with the main family’s power. For the past 200 years, disputes over the ownership of this castle had been ongoing. It was only in the last 50 years that their branch had become the main family of this castle. Yet, there were still many side branches that were outwardly respectful but secretly opposed them. For instance, his cousin Gao Chang’s branch had recently shown signs of openly confronting the main family. Today was the day of their matriarch’s 80th birthday, and the elder had summoned all her descendants. It was not just to celebrate a birthday, she also wanted to mediate and ease the tensions between the two families. However, just thinking about the upcoming birthday banquet gave Gao Exian a headache. He had no idea if the banquet would go smoothly. At that moment, a servant knocked and hurriedly whispered a few words to him. Gao Exian’s body jolted, he’s here? Quick, take me to welcome him. After saying that, he strode out of the room, heading straight for the front door. At that moment, Yang Chin was standing at the entrance of Gao’s castle, looking at the imposing Gao family courtyard. He felt a wave of emotion. The Gao family truly deserved to be called a prestigious family in this world, and this residence was indeed extravagant. Bintai city was built around a small hill. And the Gao family’s mansion was right in the center of the city, at the highest point of the hill. Except for the main residence, which was transformed from. the prehistoric ruins of Hongyuan Bank. The other buildings were constructed later. These buildings covered an area of over 10,000 square meters, all made of marble, resembling the ancient castles of the Western Middle Ages, with thick and tall stone walls that provided a strong sense of security. Outside were the residential areas for commoners, extending all the way to the outer wooden city walls. Just as Yang Chen was marveling at the luxury of the Gao family mansion, suddenly two people rushed out from the entrance. The one leading was Gao Xien, and upon seeing Yangchen standing outside, he immediately broke into a broad smile. Ah, Brother Yang, sorry to keep you waiting. My apologies, please come in. At the entrance of the Gao family, a long line was forming, bustling, with voices. Today was the matriarch’s 80th birthday, and prominent figures from the surrounding areas had come to celebrate. Besides these local tycoons and gentry, there were also many distinguished guests from afar, such as wealthy families from the Southern Cloud Kingdom, representatives from the 16. Cities of Yinyun on the southern slopes of Yunmeng Mountain and merchants who frequently traveled between various places. These people were all patiently. Lining up at the entrance, waiting for the Gao family to register them before leading them into the courtyard. But at that moment, they suddenly saw the most. Valued eldest son of the Gao family personally welcoming the guests at the door, warmly greeting a young man, this truly caught everyone by surprise. Everyone. Widened their eyes to look at Yang Chen, eager to see what this young man had that made the young master of the Gao family value him so highly. Yang Chen, suddenly receiving such attention, felt a bit embarrassed. He quickly quickened his pace and followed Gao Exian into the courtyard, but just after taking a couple of steps in before he could pass through the porch, he encountered the Grand Seema and his group who were also coming to greet him. Ah, Brother Yang, why? Didn’t you say hello when you arrived? The one greeting him was the Grand Seema, whom he had fought alongside before, still wearing the cheap windbreaker he had gifted her. Her gaze was filled with warmth, unlike the coldness of their first meeting. Oh, cousin, why are you here? Brother Yang is our esteemed guest, I. Can welcome him myself, no need for you to trouble yourself. Gao Exian suddenly interjected, positioning himself in front of the Grand Seema, causing her expression. To change immediately. Gao Exian, what do you mean by that? Does Brother Yang only belong to you, Gao Exian? Can’t I, Gao Yudi, know him too? You should. No, after all, I have fought alongside Brother Yang. At this moment, Yang Chen realized that the Grand Seema was actually Gao Exian’s cousin, named Gao Yudi. He also understood that there seemed to be a rift between Gao Exian’s branch and Gao Yudi’s branch. The specific reason was unknown to him. But it was true what? They said, where there are people, there are conflicts. Hey, cousin, how can you say that? Brother Yang is our esteemed guest. Today is the day of the old. Lady’s birthday, you shouldn’t be unreasonable. Gao Exian spoke sharply and Gao Yudi’s brows furrowed, ready to retaliate. What are you all blocking the entrance for? You’re blocking the guests behind you, how inappropriate. A stern voice came from behind, and everyone turned to look. A tall middle-aged man. Appeared with several attendants. Gao Aksayan’s expression changed upon seeing him, and he called out, Second uncle. This man was Gao Chang, a representative of. A branch that was not on good terms with their main family. Gao Chang stood about six feet tall, a robust figure in this world, with fair skin and a sturdy build. Although he was middle -aged, he was well-preserved, and his hands were unusually large, clearly a man of strength. At this moment, he merely nodded slightly. At Gao Aksayan, then his gaze shifted to Yang Chen, suddenly brightening. This must be Mr. Yang, right? Gao would like to thank you for saving my daughter a few days ago. As he spoke, Gao Yudi had already moved to stand behind him. Seeing this situation, Yang Chen understood that Gao Yudi was likely Gao Chang’s daughter, and he quickly responded politely with a smile. Ah, it was nothing, it was my duty, please don’t take it to heart. Upon hearing Yang Chen refer to him as Lord Gao, Gao Chang was momentarily taken aback, then he laughed heartily. Inside Gao family fortress, ha, good. Today, seeing Mr. Yang, you truly are impressive and accomplished. Now I must attend to the guests. Today is my old lady’s 80th birthday, so I am quite busy. Once I finish my tasks, I will send someone to invite you. I hope you will honor us with your presence at our home. It will also give me a chance to express my gratitude. Gao Chang’s attitude was very humble, showing a strong desire to win him over. Ha, certainly, certainly. Yang Chen naturally responded graciously, and after. Gao Chang finished speaking, he did not linger in turn to leave. Gao Exian watched his departing figure, a glint of coldness flashing in his eyes. Meanwhile, Yang Chan’s mind was racing. It seemed that Gao family fortress was not peaceful at all. Having just arrived, he had become the object of interest for two competing factions. It appeared advantageous for him, yet he was not overly happy, as he did not wish to get involved in the disputes among these local natives. I came to this world to make money, and I have no interest in your internal strife. Huh, brother Yang, let’s go. Gao Xin didn’t say anything directly but turned around and led Yang Chen out of the porch. Inside this porch was surprisingly a small, square-shaped city wall. Passing through the wall, they reached the first outer circle of buildings surrounding the Gao family mansion. These buildings were constructed at the foot of a dirt slope that was about a hundred meters high, and surrounding the slope was a circular three -story stone tower with pointed roofs. These stone buildings served as warehouses on ordinary days. and were also the second line of defense behind the Gao family’s fortress walls. Moreover, the outer personnel of the Gao family, such as the gatekeepers and their families, lived here. Following the mountain path from the main gate upwards, passing through the circle of stone towers, one would find a sloped area. Many places had been transformed into terraced fields for agricultural planting. Behind that was another circular stone tower built halfway up the mountain, where the Gao family’s trusted confidants and important guests resided. Further up was the prehistoric relic made of granite and concrete. That place was also the core of the Gao family’s old residence, where their own clan members lived and it was rarely open to outsiders. It was said that there were armories, granaries, and silver vaults inside. However, the specifics of what was inside remained unknown to outsiders. Yangchen was also led by Gao Xin to the second circle of stone towers halfway up the mountain where he settled into a south-facing room. Gao Xin originally wanted to get closer to him and exchange a few. pleasantries. But as soon as he sat down, a servant came to attend to him and then the guy apologized and left. It seemed that there were simply too many guests today and as the young master of the main family how could he avoid such social obligations? However, with his departure, young Qin felt even happier. Now he finally had time to formulate his own plans. He went to the door, locked the wooden door from the inside, returned to the desk in his room, and began to ponder. In front of him lay the magazine he had unexpectedly obtained about Hong Yuan Bank. This prehistoric magazine was incredibly lucky, remaining well-preserved even after such a war. During this time, he had flipped through this magazine many times, combining it with the diary he had found in the research institute, he carefully studied the Gao family fortress for many days. He gathered a lot of useful information, it turned out that before the apocalyptic war on Falkenstar, the location of the Gao family fortress was called Hongyuan City, and the Gao family’s old residence was the newly built Hongyuan Bank. According To the magazine, this Hongyuan bank was a bank built to the highest security standards on Falkenstar, funded by shareholders at great expense. In order to instill confidence in the public, they even published the bank’s internal structure in advertisements when promoting the magazine. For example, the ground level was a magnificent eight-story building, with four additional floors underground. Moreover, the underground foundation was entirely constructed with the strongest granite and reinforced with ultra-fast drying cement. According to their claims, it could withstand mushroom attacks equivalent to tens of thousands of tons. Perhaps they were very confident in their security facilities, as the magazine even included many cross-sectional diagrams of the bank’s structure. It was these diagrams that inspired Yang Chan and gave him the courage to explore the Gao family fortress at night. Otherwise, with such tight security and the passage of over a thousand years, the thought of investigating the Gao family fortress would have been a mere fantasy. He learned about the structure of the Gao family fortress from the magazine and then discovered the past of Hongyuan Bank from that doomsday diary. It turned out that after the outbreak of the Great War, Hongyuan City, originally far from the front lines, became one of the logistics bases for country C.Many research institutions have moved to this city, and the sturdy Hongyuan Bank has become one of the requisitioned buildings. It has been transformed into Research Institute 203, primarily engaged in research on brain -machine integration and human-machine control. The specific details remain unknown to him. However, for the future development direction, he envisions, he must explore the Geogeobeo. In his notes, he saw that after being requisitioned by the military, Hongyuan Bank underwent secret renovations. Many important experimental facilities were built underground to ensure safety and prevent leaks. This essentially marked the direction he needed to focus on, for reconnaissance and exploration. But now, the above-ground structure of Hongyuan Bank is already fully occupied by the Gao family. Moreover, looking at the building, it was originally 10 stories high but the Gao family has clearly added more floors. They have raised it to 12 stories and to put it nicely, this building resembles the earthen buildings from his world in Fujin province. But here, it is a fortress made of stone. It seems unlikely to enter from the outside at this point. So, he can only find a way from the periphery. This is not a challenge for Yang Chen as he had already noticed the ventilation system marked in the magazine for the basement. The underground part of the bank was originally the vault. However, after being requisitioned, it was transformed into a laboratory. No matter how it was modified, the people inside still need to breathe, right? Moreover, this basement has not seen sunlight for years, so to avoid dampness and decay, maintaining dryness through ventilation is essential. Therefore, regardless of the changes, the ventilation ducts will always be retained. What he needs to do now is locate the ventilation ducts in the basement. His guest room is quite large, over a hundred square meters, with a layout that allows for airflow from north to south. He held a telescope and looked south from the window for a long time. Then he searched the north side for a while and finally found a suspicious spot. The second circle of stone buildings where Yang Chan is located and the Gao family residence on the top of the small hill are separated by a gentle slope of about a hundred meters. This slope has large areas of greenery and on the western side there is a large garden and nursery. In the middle, besides the greenery, there are also several low fruit trees. To the east is a field of not very tall crops, but from a distance, he can smell a strange fragrance. Yang Chen speculated that it should be a medicinal herb field. However, further east, there is abruptly a patch of forest. Its covers several acres with towering trees, each one very thick, appearing to be hundreds or even thousands of years old. Logically, such tall trees should not exist in this area as they would obstruct the fortress’s line of sight and firing range. Yet, they have been preserved, which is quite intriguing. Moreover, according to the introduction he saw in the magazine, the location of the ventilation ducts seems to be in that area. Although a thousand years have passed and many geological structures have changed, Yangchen still has a feeling that what he is looking for should be in that direction. With a hypothesis in mind, the next step is to choose a time and formulate a plan. Yangchen busied himself in the room for over an hour until someone knocked on the door. When he opened it, he found it was a servant of Gao Xin. The servant had come to inform him that the birthday banquet had begun and to take him there. Yongchen quickly tidied. Up and then set off. Exiting the building, he went directly to the back door which faced a sloping corridor leading straight to the main entrance of the Gao family’s old residence. Wow! It seems the Gao family is quite generous this time. At this moment, the corridor was already filled with various distinguished guests coming out of the small building. However, the gazes of these people occasionally drifted toward Yang Chen as his height of nearly two meters made him. Too conspicuous, fortunately, Yang Chen was already accustomed to such gazes and followed the crowd slowly upward. After about half an hour, he finally reached the top of the hill. In front of the Gao family’s old residence was a vast expanse of open ground. Yang Chen rubbed his foot against the ground, although it had weathered, he could still tell that this had once been a concrete area. He estimated that this place used to be a dedicated parking lot for a bank. Before long, he followed the group and entered through the main gate of the Gao family residence. However, everyone was required to disarm before entering. Yang Chen didn’t mind, after all, his weapons were stored in his personal space and he hadn’t brought anything with him. Upon entering the hall, he was greeted by a cacophony of voices and laughter. The aroma of food and wine mingled with the scent of women’s cosmetics, creating a wonderfully chaotic atmosphere that hit him head on. Yang Chen was momentarily taken aback as this sensation reminded him of the grand feasts he had at his rural hometown when he was a child. As he focused on the hall he saw that the main entrance faced a spacious atrium that was 10 meters high. To the side there were three levels of mezzanines and the hall was filled with banquet tables while the mezzanines were equally packed with chairs and tables. In the center of the hall stood a high platform where an elderly lady with white hair and a youthful face sat gracefully. Guests continuously approached from the left, bowed before her, and then descended on the right. That elderly lady was likely the main host of the day. As he pondered this, he found himself at the long table for registration. The table was about 10 meters long, with a dozen clerks seated behind it, registering the gifts brought by the guests. Next to the long table, a butler-like figure called out the names of the guests along with their gifts. From Songmyo Village in the southern city, Yangchen presents a complete set of crystal cups of hundred birds greeting the phoenix plus four packs of premium. Snowflake candy. Congratulations to the matriarch, may your fortune be as vast as the east sea in your life as long as the south mountain. When the butler announced the gifts Yang Chen had brought, the people around him gasped in surprise. This guy is impressive. He must have an extraordinary background. Such an expensive gift, and he just gives it away? Where? Did this yang come from? What on earth is Song Miao village? Meanwhile, Yang Chen secretly chuckled, these country bumpkins had no idea. That so-called set of crystal cups of hundred birds greeting the phoenix was merely a Glass T said he bought for over a hundred at a craft market. It was indeed quite beautiful, and the quality was decent. In his world, it was just a common item, but in this world without glass, it was undoubtedly a rare treasure. Crystal cups existed in this world, but none were as clear and flawless as these. They were intricately carved with the exquisite design of hundred birds greeting the phoenix, a craftsmanship that was truly one of a kind. And those four packs of premium snowflake candy. It was known that recently, the high-ranking officials of the Nanyun Kingdom had been going crazy over a particular item. That was a type of snowflake candy, pure white and incredibly sweet. Once this snowflake candy hit the market, it sparked a frenzy in the Nanyun Kingdom. Countless nobles were even willing to pay a fortune for it. At major banquets in the Nanyun Kingdom, if the host couldn’t present a sweet drink made from this snowflake candy or use it to make pastries for their esteemed guests, they would definitely be looked down upon. However, this item was produced in limited quantities, even though the Nanyun kingdom was filled with wealthy merchants, such precious ingredients were hard to come by. But today, this unknown fellow had brought out four packs at once. The impact was truly worth a fortune. The previously noisy Hall fell silent upon hearing the butler’s announcement. It was as if someone had pressed the pause button, the once lively Hall suddenly became eerily quiet. Yang Chen hadn’t expected this effect, but after a moment, the Hall. Returned to its usual bustle however, this time the voices of people chatting seemed to be a bit louder and more people focused their attention on him. Suddenly, someone slapped him on the shoulder and a voice came from behind. Hey, kid, nice stuff, huh? Do you have any extras? Can you send me a set too? Yang Chen turned around to see a burly man, about 1 meter 80 tall. This guy had a square head, a height of about 1 meter 80, and a waist that could also measure 1 meter 80, with an unkind expression. He exuded an indescribable strange smell, as if he hadn’t bathed for many days. Yang Chen couldn’t help but cover his mouth and nose with his hand, and the man’s face suddenly changed. Just as he was about to speak, a voice came from behind. Mr. Yang, my old lady requests your presence. Yang Chen turned and followed the servant who delivered the message to the high platform in the center, but he clearly heard the heavy hemp from the thug behind him. 79 be the Hermes and LV of this world. However, Yang Chen didn’t take the man to heart. Following the servant, he quickly made his. way through the hall and soon arrived at the high platform at the front of the hall. In the center of the platform was a large chair resembling a Luohan couch, where a smiling old lady with white hair was sitting. To her left was a middle -aged man of medium build, with Gao Xian standing behind him. Just by looking at their somewhat similar appearances, one could guess that this man was the current lord of Gao family fort. Behind him and Gao, Xian were a group of men and women, presumably his family entrusted aides. On the other side was Gao Chang, whom he had met at the entrance earlier and beside him was his daughter, Gao Yudi. Upon seeing him on the platform, Gao Chang and Gao Yudi both nodded in greeting. The crowd behind them also cast curious glances at him, clearly indicating that his reputation had spread in Gao family fort recently. You are the young man who saved Sien and Yudi a few days ago? Truly, heroes emerge from the youth. The old lady looked at Yang Chen with kindness and said, her face showing a warm smile. Yang Chen bowed deeply, old lady, you flatter me. I indeed have a good relationship with Gao Xian and De Sima. Although he had a psychological advantage over the natives of this world due to his civilization, they were still the local powers. Considering that he might need to cooperate to make money in the future, being polite was naturally the right thing to do. Making money, after all, is not something to be ashamed of. Indeed, his courteous attitude quickly won the favor of the Gao family members. Ha ha. What a good child. Thank you for the compliment, old lady. I wish you good health and all the best. Oh. Look at how well this child speaks. He can articulate so well, truly talented. What were originally the simplest? Birthday greetings from his world unexpectedly became something novel in this one. Just two sentences won the old lady’s favor, making her bean with joy. At this moment, Yang Chen took out a small package and presented it to the old lady. I heard it’s your birthday, old lady, and I came in a hurry, not knowing what you like. Hearing from Yudi about your figure, I dared to prepare a velvet coat as a token of my respect. The old lady’s eyes lit. Up upon hearing this, what? A velvet coat? What kind of clothing is that? I’ve heard of silk clothes, but what is velvet? Yangchen then pulled the drawstring on the small bag, opened it and took out a compressed down jacket, shaking it out. Everyone present widened their eyes? Wow. This is too amazing, right? Wow. What kind of clothing is this? It can be so small? Hmm. Could this be magic from the West City? A piece of clothing can change from small to large? Everyone around was buzzing about the down jacket in his hands. After all, when he first took it out, it was just a small package the size of a fist. But now, with a shake against the wind, it had transformed into a beautiful purple top. The Gao family had heard plenty of miraculous tales about this young Chen. For instance, Gao Xian’s treasured mountain-cutting knife that he carried at his waist every day. And the two jackets he wore when he returned with Gao Yuuri, one was a deep blue and the other a bright red. Such vibrant colors and clothes that were so windproof and warm were truly rare in this world. The Gao family was considered. a prestigious clan, yet they had never seen such beautiful clothing before. Thus, many in the Gao family were filled with curiosity about Yang Chen and now, he was pulling out a red down jacket right in front of everyone. Instantly, the rumors about him were validated. This guy must have an extraordinary background, otherwise, how could he casually produce such precious clothing? Meanwhile, Yang Chen was energetically promoting it in front of the matriarch. This down jacket is made from nylon beast fibers that have been refined for 81 days. The outer layer is woven from this nylon thread. Matriarch feel this, is the nylon thread smooth or not? Without caring about the expressions of the Gao family members, he stepped right up to the old lady and presented the down jacket to her. She had never seen such a bright red color in her life. And was very fond of it. Hearing him speak so passionately, she couldn’t help but reach out to touch it. Wow, that soft, smooth feeling was something she had never experienced before. Wow. This? Really, even the finest southwestern silk doesn’t feel like this? So soft, so smooth. The old lady was instantly captivated. She had lived a life of luxury, enjoying most of the good things in the world, but she had never seen such a silky fabric. To make the Gao family matriarch lose her composure like this raised everyone’s curiosity about the jacket to the max. What material could be so silky? Moreover, we used a special technique for this jacket. Look at this custom -made bread pattern, and we filled it with the warmest and finest white swan down from Shitan Mountain City. Matriarch, you can try it on now. Yang Chen began to sell his product with a silver tongue. In fact, this was a strategy he had devised before coming here, long before entering this other world. He had been pondering how to make money here. He considered many plans, such as teaming up with the Gao family to open factories, using industrial products, from his world to flood this one, and so on. But after much thought, he felt it was unrealistic because most of the common people in this world were too poor. Most were just emerging from a state of extreme poverty, and ordinary folks had little purchasing power. So even the simplest items like salt and sugar might be beyond their means. It was better to focus on prestigious families like the Gao family. After all, these clans had been passed down for hundreds of years. With deep family wealth, they had strong purchasing power. If he wanted to make money, targeting them would be the easiest route. And this birthday banquet for the Gao matriarch was the best opportunity for him to advertise himself. What he aimed for was the high-end luxury goods market in this world. He wanted to be the LV or Hermes of this realm, making money off the wealthy. And at this moment, under his extravagant flattery, the Gao matriarch was indeed dazzled. Before the grand occasion, Yang Chen had observed carefully the location of the Gao family fortress should be in a high-latitude cold region of this world. It should be late autumn or early winter here and the temperature is starting to drop gradually, prompting many people to switch to winter clothing. The winter attire for warmth here mostly consists of heavy animal skin coats or multi-layered linen garments. The poor stuff. their clothes with local specialty straw, while the wealthy wear several exquisite animal skin undergarments. Although animal skin clothing is indeed effective for warm, it has the drawback of being too heavy and difficult to clean and maintain. Over time, it can develop quite an odor. Therefore, doing business in winter clothing in this world is definitely a viable venture. Before coming here, he had purchased several sets of low and down jackets and windbreakers online for a hundred or so bucks just to test the waters this time. At this moment, the Gao family. Matriarch is his best model, a living advertisement. Before going on stage, he had been observing the coat worn by the old lady, which was a black fur coat. He couldn’t tell what animal it was made from, but judging by the brightness and luster of the fur, it must be very expensive and rare. However, as good as it is, it must be quite heavy. The old lady wearing it might not find it very comfortable, right? At this moment, he took out. The down jacket and, with a bit of persuasion, immediately captivated the entire room. He talked about nylon fibers produced by beasts, and the white velvet from Shetian City, things that people in this world had never heard of. The old lady, full of interest, stood up and shook off her fur coat. Then Yangchen appropriately lifted the down jacket and draped it over her. As soon as the jacket was on her, the old lady’s face lit. Up with astonishment, this jacket is really light. Yangchen secretly chuckled, of course, it’s light. This is the result of modern ingenuity. Both lightweight and warm, which is precisely the purpose of inventing such thin-down jackets. Madam, this velvet jacket is designed for indoor. Wear, lightweight and warm, which was our initial goal in designing and producing it. Of course, if you go outside, it’s best to wear a fur coat over it to block the wind. Although Yang Chen is a shrewd businessman, there are some things he must speak honestly about when facing such a significant client. While he could boast about the jacket’s features, he couldn’t exaggerate too much, otherwise he might really make her catch a cold. What would happen to his business then? As a result, no one expected that such a simple explanation would make the old lady regard him with newfound respect. Ha, you’re quite straightforward, kid. But this jacket is really warm. Yang Chen chuckled inwardly, although it was low-end merchandise from an online store, it still had 80 grams of down. In terms of warm, in a windless indoor environment, it is definitely more comfortable than fur. After all, it’s lightweight, aesthetically pleasing, and warm. What amazed the old lady even more was the Jacket’s zipper. Under Yang Chen’s demonstration, she zipped it up and in no time, she felt warm. The temperature locking feature of this down. Jacket is not just for show, especially since the old lady is sensitive to cold, there was a brazier right next to her long chair. So, before. Long, she felt warm all over. The old lady even got up and walked a few laps in front of the chair, her expression growing happier with each step. Ha, so light, and warm. I never expected that such a lightweight jacket could be so warm. Indeed, for those used to wearing heavy furs. Such a lightweight garment is truly astonishingly warm. Moreover, the greatest advantage of this down jacket is that it does not hinder physical agility. Performing various movements is much easier and more flexible than wearing a dozen pounds of animal skin. The most crucial thing is that unlike animal skins, which over time carry a strong smell of sweat that just won’t go away, the old lady wore it for a while and was overjoyed, returning to her chair a moment later. Someone come. Look at the reward. Yes. As soon as the words were spoken, a young servant came, from behind, carrying a large tea tray. On it was a small, bright yellow treat, clearly prepared by the Gao family for esteemed guests. However, the old lady took one look at the treat and found it unsatisfactory. She directly pushed the treat aside, reached into her bosom, and pulled out a bracelet, placing it on the tea tray to send to Yang Chen. When Yang Chen saw it, he was instantly stunned, it was a bracelet inlaid with red gemstones. Moreover, it was obvious that it had been well played with, looking glossy and smooth, clearly worth a fortune. Oh dear, how? Could I accept such a grand gift from the old lady? He feigned modesty, but the old lady laughed heartily. You child, why are you being so polite? With me? Just take it. Yangchen looked up and saw the Gao family members behind the old lady, most of them looking at the bracelet in him. With envious eyes, he knew that this bracelet must be extremely valuable. At that moment, he was overjoyed, cross-border trade truly was a lucrative business. He stopped being coy and accepted the bracelet. The old lady then laughed again, quick, go sit over there. She pointed to the right, and a young servant came over to lead Yang Chen to a large table over there. Yang Chen could tell at a glance that this was definitely the VIP section, with noticeably fewer people than the ordinary banquet in the hall, and the food and drink were more exquisite. By this time, five or six people were already seated around the round table. Among them were two elegantly dressed young masters who looked at him with a hint of arrogance. They showed no reaction when he approached. Another was a tall, strong man who had a friendly demeanor towards him. However, the guy next to him was also robust but looked somewhat comical. He clearly appeared to be a warrior, yet he was dressed in scholar’s attire, creating a striking contrast. What made Yangchen feel uncomfortable was the unfriendly look this guy gave him. Yangchen was puzzled, he had never met this person before, so why the hostility? However, he didn’t dwell on it because next to them, he spotted someone who left him speechless. It was a dwarf, yes, the kind often seen in western fantasy films. Short and stocky, with a bun at the back of his head and a full beard. He didn’t seem to be very old. But the dwarf’s gaze towards him was the friendliest among the group. After the initial shock, Yang Chen quickly calmed down. After all, in this world, he had seen tigers that could fly and breathe fire, and tigers that could freeze people solid with a breath. So what was so surprising about seeing a dwarf? Hello, young master Yang, my name is Taikin De Luo, and I come from the city of Aima in the western. Qian Shan. Seeing Yang Chen sit beside him, the dwarf introduced himself warmly. Hello, my name is Yang Chen from Songmyo village. Yang. Chen politely replied. Hello, my name is Wang Shangjie from Chuyun city. The sturdy man next to the dwarf also introduced himself. Yang. Chen immediately responded politely but the other two young masters and the unfriendly guy remained silent, since they didn’t seem interested. In talking to him, Yang Chen naturally wouldn’t make a fool of himself. He began to chat casually with Wang Shangjie and Taikan De Luo, mainly to inquire about the locations of their hometowns. As he was completely in the dark about the geography of this world after a while of chatting, he finally learned the locations of their hometowns. For instance, the dwarf mentioned that the city of Aima in the West Shanshan is located a thousand miles away in the western region from the Iron City. As for Wang Shangjie’s hometown, the city of Yuzhou, it is relatively closer. Being one of the 16 cities of Yinyuan on the southern slope of Yunmang Mountain. During the conversation with the two, Yang Chen also discovered that the two young masters sitting opposite him who had an air of superiority were from the southern Nanyun kingdom, specifically from the cities of Zhu Ye and Lu Yun. One, with long white hair, was named Su Keqing, while the other, with shorter and more handsome hair, was called Yi Chu Cheng. The one who had an unfriendly attitude towards him was Wang Shangjia’s fellow townsman, the young master of the city of Guajang, one of the 16 cities of Yanyun, named Li Shao Song. While they were chatting, more people were continuously called up to the high platform to pay their respects to the old lady on her birthday. Clearly, these individuals also came from prestigious families bringing heavy gifts, and after the birthday wishes, they were all introduced to the guest seats on their side, one by one taking their places. After more than half an hour, the birthday celebration finally came to an end. Then, Gao Xin’s father, the current lord of the Gao family, Gao Peng, stood up to give a summary. It was the kind of formal speech that Yang Chen was used to hearing filled with cliches. He thanked everyone for coming, and Yang Chen didn’t pay much attention, only catching the end where he invited everyone to enjoy the food and drink and then the banquet began, with servants continuously bringing out dishes. To be honest, Yang Chen was quite curious about the Gao family’s banquet. He had been to this other world several times and had some understanding of the living standards here. However, most of what he understood was the life of ordinary people, who indeed had very simple and frugal meals. They mostly ate coarse grains and vegetables they grew themselves, rarely having meat, barely reaching the level of subsistence. But he was very curious about what the nobility ate. However, when the dishes were served, he felt it was just average. It was just the usual chicken, duck, fish, and meat, which could only be described as plentiful but not exquisite, and the taste was rather mediocre. For someone like him, who was deeply influenced by industrialized culinary civilization, these dishes were just ordinary. After all. This world had not developed many seasonings yet. Not only did he find the food bland, but even the dwarf Tidkanduo beside him shook his head. While eating, the two young masters from the Nanyan kingdom across the table took a few bites and then put down their chopsticks, unsure if the food just didn’t suit their taste. However, Wang Shangjie and Li Shaozong were devouring their food with great enthusiasm. What’s wrong, Tidkanduo? Is the food not to your liking? Yang Chen asked with a smile, not expecting the dwarf to nod seriously. Indeed, it’s not very tasty. As soon as he said this, Wang Shangjie and Li Shaozong’s expressions changed, and even the two young masters across the table, who hadn’t eaten much, looked displeased. But the dwarf didn’t care about their expressions at all and laughed heartily. Ah, but that’s fine. I came to Beijing. This time to see what the environment is like and to find a market for our family’s spices. After this investigation, there really is a huge market gap here. Next, I’ll be heading to the Nanyan Kingdom. I wonder what the situation is like there. I might go take a look in a while. Wow, he didn’t expect this dwarf to mention quite a few surprising business terms. It turned out he was in the spice business and had come to investigate the market. Instantly, his business piqued Yang Chen’s interest. After chatting a bit more, he found that they were increasingly in sync. Many of the spices the dwarf described felt familiar to Yang Chen. For example, bay leaves, vanilla, and sesame eggs sounded to him like cinnamon. bay leaves, Sichuan pepper, and fishmaw from his own world, it should be known that those spices are also very expensive in his own world. If he could get a batch of cheap goods from this guy, it would be quite profitable to take them back. Moreover, if he could really obtain a few unique spices, adding them to the burgers at his family’s shop would create a one-of-a-kind burger, wouldn’t it? This was something he had always wanted to do. After all, their burger shop was doing so well that it would definitely attract attention. In business back home, the biggest. Fear is that once you make a project successful, a swarm of imitators will follow. Many people may not be innovative, but they are definitely first in copying. Yang Chen had long anticipated this potential internal competition, but you can’t stop others from trying. So, how to stand firm and stand out amidst the impending wave of competition is key. Previously, he had always thought about winning through quality and cost, but now he felt he had found another way. That is the crucial flavor. After all, in the food industry, deliciousness is king. If he could really find some spices in this world that didn’t exist in his own, it could enhance the flavor of his burger shop. That would be a groundbreaking discovery. So, he was determined to befriend this ticonderoga. Ha, I really regret not meeting you sooner, brother T. Come, let’s have a drink. Yang Chen said, casually reaching into his backpack and pulling out a bottle of white liquor. This liquor was a 52-degree honching erguo-tu that he had spent nearly a hundred to acquire, and it was also intended to be marketed as premium goods in this world. For agricultural civilizations, there are generally two things that are most favored by the upper class. One is sweet sugar and the other is intoxicating liquor. One can stimulate the secretion of more dopamine, creating a sense of happiness. The other can help people forget all their troubles, even their pain. These were the two gifts Yang Chen had carefully prepared for this world after much contemplation. After all, as a conscientious businessman, he never exploited the poor. This time, attending the birthday banquet of the old lady of the Gao family, he had not only prepared some precious clothing. This liquor was also one of the key products he intended to promote. Sure enough, when the few people present saw the transparent blue glass bottle in his hand, their eyes widened, watching him take out glass cups, filling each one to the brim, and distributing them to those present, even those who had not been very friendly to him before, like Su Kuching from Bamboo Lee City, Yi Chuchung from Green. Cloud City, and Li Xiaoxong from Jiang Cheng, each received a cup. Ha, this is my carefully prepared century-old fine wine, come, I’ll drink. To you, feel free. Yang Chen said, tilting his head back and downing a cup of white liquor in one go. The others, not quite understanding the drinking culture he spoke of, saw him drink the liquor so boldly. They relaxed, knowing he wasn’t offering them poison. So they tried bringing the liquor to their lips, taking a gentle sip. Wow. Ugh, what is this garbage? Oh my, so spicy. But what Yang Chen didn’t expect, was that this carefully prepared white liquor did not receive the appreciation he had hoped for from those present. Instead, it was met with a chorus of complaints, and the two young masters from Nanyun Kingdom were particularly indignant, slamming their cups down on the table. If it weren’t for the crystal cups being exceptionally valuable, they might have smashed them right then and there. Yang Chen was also very surprised. This was completely different from what he had imagined. According to the history he had studied, ancient people should have loved liquor quite a bit, right? Like the great poets of the Tang dynasty in his world, weren’t there very few who couldn’t drink? Later, during the Song dynasty, it was the same, many literati were known to be heavy drinkers. So, ancient people should have really enjoyed liquor, right? Why is it that the high purity white liquor he brought is not well accepted by these people? But upon reflection, it makes sense. In ancient times, most people. drank low -alcohol sweet rice wine, which is similar to today’s fermented glutinous rice. That’s why Li Bai could compose a hundred poems while drinking, with just two or three degrees of alcohol, drinking a whole, a traditional measurement, would merely be a matter of filling up. The real high -alcohol liquor began in the Yuan dynasty when the Mongols brought distillation techniques from the West. It was only after that that we transitioned from rice wine and yellow wine to the era of white liquor. Then, during the Qing dynasty, various sweet potatoes and corn began to Be introduced into the land of Yen and it was then that brewers started using these grains to produce strong liquors like Ergwotu and Baijiu. In this world, it is clear that they are still in the rice wine stage, so the liquor they drink is mostly low alcohol rice wine, sweeter slightly. Sour in taste. At this moment, if I directly offer them strong white liquor, they naturally cannot accept it. It seems I was a bit too hasty. Pa pa pa, what kind of rubbish is this? It’s simply an insult to this crystal cup in front of me. Exactly, this stuff is like drinking fire. Oil, is this something a person can drink? The two young men from the Southern Cloud Kingdom began to complain back and forth. Yang Chen scratched his head awkwardly and laughed, oh, I’m sorry. This liquor is a strong liquor from my hometown, you can tell by the name. One sip down, and. It’s hot and spicy, that’s just how it tastes. However, I was indeed reckless for not explaining it clearly to you earlier, so it’s really. My fault that you’re not used to such strong liquor. To show my apology, let’s do this, the crystal cups in front of you will be my gift to. Everyone. After all, they were only 10 bucks a dozen, cheap and well-known from the wholesale market, so giving them away was no big deal. But, Yang Chin didn’t expect that as soon as he said this, the expressions of the people at the table changed instantly. Su Keqing and Yi Chu Chang, who had just been glaring at him, suddenly broke into smiles. Oh, how can we accept this? Exactly, brother Yang, you’re being too generous. Truly, you are a magnanimous man from the north mirror. Even Li Xiao Zong, who had previously held a grudge against him, managed to. force out a smile that looked worse than crying. Indeed, brother Yang, you’re too polite. Such a heavy gift, we can’t dare to accept. However, although they said this, they held onto the glass cups tightly, as if afraid Yangchen would take them back. Next to them, Wang Shangjie and Ti Kanda Luo were also examining the crystal cups closely. Yangchen laughed heartily, I, Yangchen, just like to make friends, and once I say something, I never take it back. It’s just a few crystal cups. I can afford to give them away, so it’s settled, these cups are a gift for you brothers. Li Xiaozong, who had been wearing a grim face, suddenly slapped his thigh. I knew it. Friends like Brother Yang are the best to have. When it comes to matters, he’s truly straightforward. Goodness, just a moment ago, it seemed like they wanted to eat Yang Chen alive, and now they were already bowled over by his sweet talk. A grim face instantly transformed into a rainbow-making machine, ready to shower Yang Chen with compliments. Su Kiching and Yi Chucheng, who had previously held themselves aloof, were now all smiles, eagerly fawning over Li Xiaozong. Indeed, Brother Yang has shown us what a true hero is. A real man, truly straightforward. At this moment, the dwarf T. Kandaluo laughed heartily and pulled out two wooden wine bottles from a bag beside his chair. Since Brother Yang is so generous, if I don’t show some sincerity, wouldn’t that be too unreasonable? Come on, this time I’ll treat everyone to drinks, this is the eight pay from the western regions of our Imas city. As soon as he said this, the lively banquet filled with flattery fell silent. Everyone quieted down, staring at the two wooden bottles in his. Hands. Even Sukqing and Yuchuching who had been holding their drinks across the table were visibly swallowing hard. Clearly, they were craving the wine in. The other’s hands. Yang Chen, observing the situation, was particularly curious about what was inside the two bottles of Tikangduo. Wow, 8 Pei from the Western. Regions. This is made from 8 different types of grapes, each producing a unique wine with its own distinct flavor. Once it reaches our side, it’s worth. It’s weight in gold. Wang Shangjie, sitting next to Yang Chen, noticed his puzzled expression and quietly explained. Yang Chen felt a bit excited, he was eager. To know what the wine in this world was like. Come on, let me fill everyone’s glasses. Ti Kang Duo said, pulling the cork from one of the wooden bottles. As soon as the cork was removed, a fresh and sweet fruity aroma wafted through the banquet. The dwarf then poured a glass for each person. Yang Chen distributed small cups, each filled to the brim. Through the glass, he could see a deep red liquid, rich with fruity fragrance. Unlike the wines from Yang Chen’s world, this so-called wine clearly had other fruits added to it. Yang Chen couldn’t care less about anyone else, he picked up his glass and took a gentle sip. As the wine entered his mouth, a sweet aroma rushed to his nose. The wine was slightly sweet at first, with a lingering aftertaste, and the flavor was very rich. Upon careful tasting, this wine was unlike any he had ever had before. Unlike the sour and astringent wines from his world, this one was fragrant and sweet, with a long-lasting aftertaste. He truly wanted to take a second sip right after finishing the first. Moreover, he was sure this was indeed wine, not grape juice, after drinking it, he could genuinely feel the effects of the alcohol rising. Putting down his glass, Yangchen couldn’t help but be secretly amazed. He never expected that the people in this world could brew such delicious wine. To be honest, this wine suited his taste even more than the dry reds from his world. Honestly, he hadn’t. liked red wine much before because it was sour and astringent and he couldn’t appreciate what was so good about it. Later, he learned that the reason modern wines had such flavors was mainly due to the regulations set by the Gauls back in the day as they were the main wine-producing region. However, to sell wine across Europe, it had to be stable for long-distance transport. If the wine wasn’t processed to remove sugar, its quality would be unstable and prone to spoilage during transport. So they developed a sugar removal process that increased the alcohol content while lowering the sugar level. This resulted in wines that were both sour and astringent, but at that time, the rooster country was a strong nation in Europe, a cultural exporter. Many small European countries learned from their court culture, observing how they drank red wine with such ceremony. They followed suit, and soon the sour and astringent red wine became a high-end wine culture, in their region, eventually being sold worldwide. However, for Yang Chen, he still preferred this dwarf’s wine, rich and sweet with various mixed fruit flavors. He even pondered whether bringing this wine back to his world would be more promising. Wow, it truly lives up to its reputation as the eight pay, it’s really. Delicious. Yes, it really is well deserved, such good wine. Refreshing, sweet, really nice. Brother T, how much are you selling this wine for? Right, how? Much? Name your price. Just a moment ago, everyone was praising Yang Chen’s grandeur, but now the atmosphere at the table has shifted entirely. All the compliments. Have turned to flattery for the dwarf T. Kandro, who chuckles in response. Hehe, that’s easy to say. After we finish eating, let’s find a place to chat privately. Looking at the smiling dwarf beside him, Young Chin felt a jolt, this guy really is a business savvy character. The idea of discussing prices privately, with each person getting a different rate, shows that the people in this world aren’t as ignorant as he thought. Just then, a sudden growl from his stomach caught him off guard, he was actually feeling hungry. To be honest, he had no appetite looking at the table full of meat dishes earlier, and before coming here, he had eaten two small cookies in his room. Normally, he could easily last until evening without any issues, but now he was unexpectedly hungry and had developed an appetite. He immediately realized it must be due to that sip of wine he had, could this wine actually stimulate his appetite? He glanced at his tablemates, like the previously aloof Sook Ching and Yi Chuchung, who were probably too accustomed to fine dining. They showed little interest in the coarse, hearty dishes from the Gao family, having only taken a few bites before putting down their chopsticks. But now, they had picked up their chopsticks again and were eating heartily. devouring the food like a whirlwind. He turned his gaze to DeCandro, who was also enjoying his meal with gusto, and smiled back at him. Our Western Region 8. Brew is not only delicious but also enhances appetite and aids digestion. The most crucial point is, no matter how much you eat after drinking our wine, you won’t gain weight. Yang Chen’s mind buzzed, what a great thing. No matter how you eat, you won’t gain weight. Isn’t this exactly what those weight loss enthusiasts in his world dream of? He felt as if a golden path was slowly unfolding before him. He picked up a large piece of meat and put it in his mouth, chewing, while thinking about how to strike a deal with Tecandro. First, he would get a bottle of wine to take back, then find a way to test it, was what Tecandro said. True, could this wine really allow people to eat without gaining weight? But regardless of whether the dwarf’s claims were true or not, Yangchen was genuinely feeling hungry. He ate heartily, then decided to weigh himself first thing in the morning. He had been sticking to his fitness routine lately, weighing himself on an empty stomach every morning. He knew that after such a feast, he would definitely gain at least two pounds by the next morning. Today, he was going to conduct a personal experiment to see if drinking this dwarf’s wine would lead to weight gain. The atmosphere at the table, which had been somewhat stiff, became lively and cheerful after such a long time of conversation filled with laughter and chatter. But just then, the music that had been playing in the hall suddenly stopped. When the music ceased, everyone was momentarily stunned. What was going on? They were enjoying their meal, and suddenly the lively music just cut off? As their gazes turned to the hall, a tall figure had already stepped into the center. In Xinxian city, Zhao Ziyang is willing to perform a bach for the birthday. Celebration of old lady Gao. Good. Oh. Shu. As soon as he finished speaking, a wave of noise erupted throughout the hall. There were cheers, clapping, whistling, and even some boos. All sorts of sounds filled the air. The previously peaceful atmosphere in the hall suddenly turned a bit frenzied. Alright. From Tiela Mountain City, Xinfutua is willing to give it a try with you. As he spoke, a burly man had already risen from a nearby table and quickly made his way to the open space in the hall. He faced off against Zhao Ziyang. At that moment, Yang Chen, who was on the second floor, just happened to lean out to take a look. At this glance, he was also taken aback. It turned out that the first one to jump out, Zhao Ziyang, was actually the same guy who had slapped him on the back before entering the hall. This guy had a square head and a sturdy build, making him look like a cube. The one opposite him, Xin Futua, was taller but had a leaner frame. The two exchanged a bow and then began to fight. Qin Fu Tua lunged forward, arriving right in front of Zhao Ziyang, and threw a punch straight at his chest. Surprisingly, Zhao Ziyang didn’t even dodge, he took the punch head-on with his chest. The sound was like a drum being struck, a dull thud echoed through the air. Yet, Zhao Ziyang didn’t even sway, he braced himself against the blow and then looked up with a fierce grin, it’s my turn. With that, he unleashed a heavy punch, causing Qin Fu Tua’s expression to change dramatically. Just as he tried to retreat, he realized he couldn’t move at all. Zhao Ziyang had somehow grabbed the collar of his shirt and he took the punch squarely. The sound was the same as before, but Qin Futua didn’t have Zhao Ziyang’s resilience. He was sent, flying like he had been struck by a hammer, crashing to the ground three meters away. Instantly, the entire hall erupted with excitement, whistles, applause, and various shouts filled the air. Watching the frenzied crowd, Yang Chen couldn’t help but think of the gladiatorial arenas of ancient Rome. Wow, it seemed the People here preferred such straightforward and brutal fighting matches. And what Zhao Ziong had just mentioned about Bo, he finally understood. Wasn’t that just the unrestricted mixed martial arts from his own world? Just moments after Qin Futua was sent flying, another burly man jumped into the center of the hall. After simply announcing his name, he and Zhao Ziong began to exchange blows. The people in the hall seemed accustomed to such scenes, even displaying a somewhat delighted attitude towards it. The host family, the Gao family, didn’t feel their reputation tarnished by such reckless fighting. Instead, they smiled. And instructed their servants to serve more food and drinks to the guests. Clearly, this boka activity was a popular sport among the common folk in this world. It had to be said that Zhao Ziong was quite the fighter. In just over 10 minutes, he had already taken down three challengers. At this moment, the hall was filled. With shouts of Taluba, Yang Chen was puzzled and turned to look at Wang Shangjia beside him, who happened to meet his gaze. Seeing his bewildered expression, Wang. Xiangjia smiled and explained, in this boat competition, if you win three matches in a row, you earn the title of Taluba, which means Invincible Warrior. Yang Chen. Nodded, realizing the significance. He turned his head back to the center of the hall. By now, no one dared to challenge Zhao Ziyang anymore. He was standing tall, surveying the surroundings. Suddenly, he spotted Yang Chen leaning against the railing on the second floor and immediately pointed at him, making a beckoning gesture. The previously noisy hall fell silent. Yang Chen was a distinguished guest of the Gao family and now Zhao Ziyang seemed to be challenging him. According to the rules of this world’s bulk competition, if the challenged party refused to fight, they would be labeled as a coward and a weakling, something everyone would scorn. But what? If Zhao Ziyang was so strong that Yang Chen couldn’t defeat him? Wouldn’t that embarrass the Gao family? Brother Yang, don’t be impulsive. Yes, ignore this fool. Bah, a filthy brute, I’ll go down and deal with him. At this moment, several people standing beside Yang Chen spoke up, with Su Keqing and Yi Chuqing advising him. Not to go down.At this moment, Li Xiaozong, who had originally looked at him with disdain, surprisingly appeared indignant and was about to go downstairs to support. Yang Chen. Yang Chen chuckled inwardly, it seemed those glass cups he had given away earlier were not in vain. However, he raised his hand to gesture in the air, I. Appreciate everyone’s good intentions. But in this situation, if I don’t step up to the challenge, I would look down on myself. He continued, but don’t worry. Dealing with him is just a piece of cake, I’ll be right back. As he spoke, he lifted his long robe, took off his coat, and then, with a single leap, jumped directly. Down from the second floor dining area, which was over four meters high. Back in school, he was quite skilled at sneaking out at night to party, and jumping over. Walls was second nature to him. Moreover, he was wearing a newly bought pair of training shoes equipped with shock absorbing gel, perfect for testing their comfort. Upon landing, his feet felt remarkably soft and bouncy, and he executed a forward somersault, dissipating most of the impact. In an instant, he was already on his feet, quickly arriving in front of Zhao Ziyang. Zhao Ziyang pretended to bow slightly, but Yang Chen had no intention of playing fair, he charged over. Swinging his iron fist, he aimed a punch directly at Zhao Ziyang’s chest. Zhao Ziyang was momentarily taken aback by Yang Chen’s decisiveness, but as he saw him coming, a cold smirk appeared on his lips. Maintaining his previous arrogant demeanor, he stood firm, intending to take the punch head-on. Clang! This sound was different from the dull, thuds that echoed when he had taken punches from others before. This time, it was a crisp sound of metal clashing, and Zhao Ziyang staggered back several steps. If it weren’t for his solid stance, that punch could have knocked him to the ground. His expression changed dramatically, while Yang Chen stood before him, coldly, watching. With that punch, he realized this guy had something strange hidden under his clothes, he must have some kind of armor. No wonder those people couldn’t budge. Him before. But did he think that having armor would allow him to withstand the power of my punches? Yang Chen sneered at the bewildered Zhao Ziong, who clearly couldn’t believe that Yang Chen had actually hurt him. Earlier, while waiting to enter the hall, Zhao Ziong’s rude attitude behind him had already annoyed Yang Chen. Now, daring to challenge him in front of everyone was just asking for a lesson. Yang Chen had been traversing this other world for some time now. He had gained. A rough understanding of it and it seemed to belong to a city-state system. There was rarely a strong central government so there were no laws to speak of. Each region was governed by the local prominent families. Thus, this was a world where might makes right and power rule. Zhao Ziyang had looked down on him so contemptuously. If it weren’t for the special circumstances today, he would have probably attacked Yang Chen to rob him long ago. Even if he didn’t succeed today, he would likely find another opportunity in the future. Rather than wait for that moment, it was better to strike first. Moreover, Yang Chen had the intention of making an example out of him. Since this fool had come to challenge him today, he would teach him a good lesson and let others know that he was not to be trifled with. In the future, if they wanted to approach him for business, they should do so properly and not harbor any ill intentions. At this moment, Zhao Ziyong regained his composure and let out a loud roar as he charged forward. Although Yang Chen was not afraid of him, he also became alert. This guy was short and stocky, with immense strength. Although Yang Chen was taller he knew he couldn’t just brute force it. In this kind of fight he needed to leverage his agility and longer reach rather than stand. Still in trade blows with him Zhao Ziyang charged over and Yang Chen sidestepped while extending his foot to kick the guy’s ankle hard. Zhao Ziyang was built like a cube with muscles bulging all over and he was wearing armor on his upper body. So his ability to withstand blows was certainly strong but for Yang Chen who had been trained in modern combat techniques he was not without weaknesses. For instance, his ankle, knee, and even elbow joints were all vulnerable spots. And those. Big yellow boots he wore were not just any ordinary shoes, they were specially made safety shoes exported abroad. The toe was reinforced with a steel cap to prevent. Crushing. When Yang Chen’s kick landed on Zhao Zion’s ankle, it sent him staggering forward several steps, nearly falling to the ground. Zhao Ziong managed to. Stop himself after a few steps, then he clutched his ankle and began hopping on one foot, letting out a series of pained cries. Clearly, that kick had hurt him a lot. On the other side, Yang Chin was equally astonished, he had not held back at all with that kick. Even through the steel toe, he could feel his toes throbbing in. Pain. That kick definitely had 200 pounds of force behind it. In his world, if an average person took such a kick, there was a 50% chance their ankle would break. Even if it didn’t break, they would likely end up limping and losing their combat ability. But Zhao Ziong, on the other hand, managed to hop a few. Times while holding his ankle before putting it down. Then, with a fierce look in his eyes, he charged at Yang Chen again. These barbarians had such formidable physical qualities, it was hard not to look at them with newfound respect. It also made Yang Chen more alert. This time, as Zhao Ziong charged, Yang Chen was just about to throw a punch. Unexpectedly, Zhao Ziong’s face twisted into a snarl, his eyes gleaming with malice and with a twist of his arm, a flash of white light shot out. From his wrist, Yang Chen felt a sharp blow to his chest and he quickly jumped back, narrowly avoiding Zhao Ziong’s follow-up strike. Now that he had created some distance between them, he could see clearly. It turned out that this guy had hidden a knife in his white sleeves. When he threw a punch, if the distance wasn’t enough, he could just twist the mechanism and a 40-centimeter short knife would spring out from his sleeve. If that had hit someone, they would definitely be done. 4. But how could Yong Chen fight an unprepared battle? Every time he entered another world, he would max out his defenses. Even when sleeping, he never took off his vest guard armor. This time, he had even specially added two PE plates to the front and back of his chest for extra protection. There was no way to get high strength. Ceramic plates domestically, so he had to make do with PE, which, while unable to withstand bullets, was effective against blunt force impacts. This time, Zhao Zion’s hidden knife only managed to slice a cut in his jacket. At that moment, Zhao Zion was grinning menacingly at him, and the atmosphere in the hall had grown increasingly frenzied. They had drawn blades, blood might be spilled soon, and the bloodthirsty genes of these savage people were awakened at this moment. Kill him. Charge. Go take him down. Zhao Ziong. Finish off that pretty boy. Pretty boy, take down that ugly brute, you break him, and I’ll give you five hundred. Thousand. Various voices erupted in a cacophony like a tidal wave in the hall. At this moment, Yangchen smiled slightly, but his smile made Zhao Ziong’s heart. Tremble. That last strike had clearly landed solidly, yet the opponent was still alive, indicating that he also had armor. He had suspected this guy was unusual, but he hadn’t expected him to be this tough. At that moment, the kid on the opposite side suddenly produced a round helmet from who knows where and placed it on his head with. A flick of his wrist, a swish sound echoed as a short, pitch black stick appeared in his hand. Then, lowering his shoulder, he charged forward, it was his first time taking the initiative. Zhao Xiong’s heart sank in such a narrow encounter, it was all about momentum, and he knew he absolutely couldn’t let his opponent gain the upper hand. He let out a loud roar, ignoring the sharp pain radiating from his right ankle and pushed off forcefully, propelling himself forward. But just. As he advanced a meter, the guy opposite him raised his arms, and suddenly, seven or eight black dots came crashing down onto Zhao Ziong’s face. A series of explosive. Sounds erupted, and in that moment, Zhao Ziong’s defenses crumbled. What was happening? Yang Chen saw the firecrackers he had casually thrown out had already left. Zhao Ziong’s face a mess, and the guy was left dazed. Seizing the opportunity, he swung the stick in his hand and struck hard at the opponent’s wrist. With a crack, Zhao Zion’s wrist was broken by the blow, and the hidden knife he had was also knocked to the ground. Yang Chen’s left hand swung out, and the crowd in the hall saw his left fist, crackling with electricity, land squarely in Zhao Zion’s stomach. Then, Zhao Zion began to tremble all over, as if he had touched a live wire. Yang Chen thrust the high-voltage electric baton hard into Zhao Zion’s belly, cranking the electrodes to maximum. It wasn’t until Zhao Ziyang was shaking, like a leaf frothing at the mouth from the shock, that Yangchen quietly retracted the baton. At that moment, Zhao Ziyang slid down to the ground like a muscle-less loach, collapsing in a heap. The hall had fallen into a deep silence, everyone seemingly witnessing a miracle. Wow, did you see that? His fist was actually electrified. Yeah, could it be the Thunderfist from Taiyun Mountain City? But Taiyun Mountain City has been gone for many years, right? The Thunderfist has been lost too. Who knows? I never expected that Zhao Ziyong, the iron gourd from Qingshan City, would be taken down so easily. Isn’t that right? This guy was. Previously known for his 68 consecutive boxing victories. I can’t believe it, this young man is so formidable. I just wanna know, he clearly got stabbed by Zhao Ziyong, yet he didn’t even break the skin. How did he manage that? No need to ask, he must be wearing armor, right? Wow, that armor must be really expensive. After a moment, the hall returned to its noisy state but the crowd was no longer as fervent as before. Instead, they were sharing their thoughts and insights about the recent battle. At this point, seeing Yang Chen’s ferocity, others naturally didn’t dare to challenge him easily. After bowing to the crowd, Yang Chen returned upstairs. As soon as he got back to his previous table, a few people gathered around him. Hey, brother, are you okay? Well done, that Zhao Ziong really needed a lesson. Brother, I saw him cut you, are you hurt? Ti Kanda, Wang Shang Jie, and a few others immediately crowded around, asking questions all at once. Meanwhile, as the adrenaline from earlier gradually faded, Yang Chen began to feel a sense of fatigue. He quickly grabbed the wine glass in front of him, tilted his head back, and down the sweet grape wine in one go, then started devouring the meat. And vegetables. After about 15 minutes, the fatigue began to dissipate, and his breathing steadied. In fact, he could have easily resolved the fight with a gun, but after thinking it over, he chose to refrain. On one hand. He didn’t want to expose his secret weapon in front of a crowd, causing panic. On the other hand, considering it was the birthday banquet of the Gao family matriarch, causing a fatal incident would reflect poorly on the host. So he held back a bit, but today’s fierce battle had certainly given him a wealth of experience, moreover, after such a struggle, he quickly adapted to this world. The dwarven Ticonderoga, who had always been relatively friendly. To him, and Wang Shangjie, were not to mention, their eyes were filled with admiration when they looked at him. Even the two young masters from Nanyan Kingdom, Suching and Yi Chuchung who had previously been somewhat distant, were now much more amiable. Even Li Xiaozong who had shown him hostility before, now looked at him with kindness. Clearly, these people were conquered by his strength and recognized him as a master, wanting to get closer to him. Yang Chen regained his composure and began to chat with them. On one hand he was probing into their backgrounds and on the other he was trying to learn more about this world through them. Not long after, guests. From neighboring tables started coming over to toast them, and the main object of their toasts was naturally Yang Chen. It was evident that the treasures he had just displayed and the strength he had shown had caught the attention. Of these nobles, everyone was filled with curiosity about him and eager to befriend him. Yang Chen, of course, welcomed them all, drinking heartily and appearing very generous. By the time the banquet reached its later stages, he was already quite drunk. Gao Exian came over to take a look and quickly called for a servant to help him back to his room to rest. After returning to his room, Yang Chen lay on the bed for half an hour, confirming that the servants outside had left. With a sudden leap, he got up. The low-alcohol sweet rice wine on the table was like drinking porridge to him, no matter how much he drank, it barely got him tipsy. Aside from feeling a bit full, he was not really drunk at all. While chatting with a few guys at the table earlier, he learned that today’s banquet was a grand affair. According to the customs of this world, it was meant to be a night of revelry. Moreover, this banquet would last for three days. It was only close to midnight now and there was still the second half of the night to come. The host would update the dishes and arrange for singing and dancing performances. Of course, entertainment like Zhao Zion’s lively performances would also be included. In this era, where entertainment options were scarce, such major festivals were akin to celebrating the Spring Festival Gala. So, most people, no matter how tired or sleepy, would insist on partying all night long. This made him think of a plan. He intended to take advantage of his feigned drunkenness to sneak into the Gao family’s warehouse. He got up and stepped. Outside, glancing down the empty corridor. Pretending to need the restroom, he wandered around the hallway until he found a window and quietly jumped down. There were no guards in the courtyard, the Gao family’s guards had. All gathered at the old residence. Another portion was stationed at the outer gate. This area happened to be a vacant zone, so he first used his infrared binoculars to scan the surroundings. He selected a route that no one was paying attention to and began his action. In less than 10 minutes, he darted to the front of a small grove and dove right in. After walking a few steps, he finally understood why the Gao family hadn’t cut down this grove. It turned out this was their family burial ground. Beneath the towering trees, mounds of graves rose up and under the shelter of the great trees, Yang Chen felt a tightening in his chest. Could it be that he had misjudged? He took out the magazine again and flipped to the colorful page showing the topographical map. According to the cross-section displayed, the bank vault’s ventilation shaft should indeed be in this direction, right? Even if the underground facilities had been modified later, this underground ventilation shaft should not have been altered. Yang Chen tucked the magazine back into his pocket and began searching the grove again. The grove was not large, and within half an hour, he had searched most of it. However, he found no clues, which left Yang Chen feeling a bit discouraged, just as he was about to give up and return to devise a new plan, a sudden boom sounded. Beside him, 87 struck gold. The unexpected noise startled Yang Chen. He quickly leaned against a sturdy tree behind him but moments later a look of joy appeared on his face. It turned out that the noise came from behind him and the buzzing sound was that of a ventilation fan in operation. He looked up at the large tree behind him and wow, it was indeed quite tall. It must have been over a hundred meters high and this tree was thick enough to be embraced by five people. Its lush foliage suggested it was at least several hundred years old. Looking at such a tall tree he felt quite hesitant inside but thinking about the treasures that might be buried beneath the Gao family fortress, he gritted his teeth, took out his protective gear, strapped it on, and began to climb. This time he was well prepared, even bringing specialized spiked shoe covers for climbing trees, climbing gear, and ropes. Although he hadn’t done much rock climbing before, he had often climbed trees as a child in the countryside. Moreover, this tree was lush and full of branches, each one thick and sturdy. The bark was rugged and cracked, which greatly aided his climbing. After more than half an hour, he finally reached the top of the tree. Just over 20 meters from the treetop, he spotted a huge ventilation opening. It was large enough for a person to stand upright and pass through, and there was a rusty wire mesh in front of the opening. It had clearly not been cleaned for many years, as the wire mesh was piled high with broken branches and dead leaves. He reached out to clear away the branches and leaves, then tried to pry the wire mesh apart. With just a light touch, the wire mesh broke, revealing a massive black hole behind it. Shining his flashlight inside, he saw that the hole was over. 3 meters in diameter, extremely wide. Looking further down, it seemed to be bottomless. To be honest, the hole looked pitch black and Yangchen felt a bit uneasy. But as the saying goes, fortune favors the bold. He gritted his teeth and secured the rope to a sturdy branch outside the hole. Then, step by step, he began to descend slowly. Every 10 meters, he would drive a wedge into the trunk, tying the rope to the wedge to ensure his safety on the way down. Descending was definitely faster than climbing, and in less than 10 minutes, he felt he had already descended below ground level. Moreover, the deeper he went, the wider the hole became, and he couldn’t help but marvel at the civil engineering skills of the Fawken aliens. Before long, he had used up over a hundred meters of rope, yet he still hadn’t reached the ground. This made Yongchen feel even more anxious, just how deep was it down there? Just as he was about to pull out another bundle of rope to extend it, he suddenly noticed that the wall of the hole beside him was actually a concrete wall. and on the concrete wall, there was even a makeshift. Steel ladder. He quickly reached out to test it, the ladder hadn’t corroded too badly and could easily support his weight. He followed the ladder all the way down, and after about 10 minutes, he finally reached the bottom. Of the hole. He tossed a few blow sticks around, and a vast open space appeared before him. It turned out to be a flat area comparable to a basketball court, with the concrete floor already beginning to weather. Some of. The concrete was covered in moss, and the air was filled with the damp scent of moss. Looking around, he noticed several tracks extending out from the ground, converging in the center, where there was a circular steel frame, though. It had been severely corroded. Seeing this, Yang Chen couldn’t help but shudder. This was far from the ventilation opening he had imagined, it was completely a rocket launch pit, damn, the original Hongyuan bank has actually been transformed into a missile launch base. This discovery made Yang Chen increasingly excited. He shone his flashlight around the walls and, sure enough, not far from him, he found an iron door heavily covered in moss. Yang Chen reached into his space and pulled out the Scorpion-style submachine gun he had found in the laboratory at the Tiger’s Den. The design of this gun was very similar to the Scorpion EV-03 from his world, but the barrel was a bit longer. Moreover, the barrel had many heat dissipation holes and the caliber was larger, using not 9mm bullets, but 11.43 caliber bullets, which had greater power and range. Many of the submachine guns he had found earlier were already decayed and damaged. Last time, Yang Chen had taken one back for maintenance and had disassembled parts from other firearms to assemble it successfully. Fortunately, the barrel and other components were still usable, he had only purchased some high-pressure springs to replace the recoil spring and the magazine spring. If any other parts had been damaged, he would have been truly at a loss. Later, he also conducted experiments. And those bullets were still usable. After that, this gun became his greatest reliance in his adventures in this other world, and he dared not expose it easily. Now, while exploring the basement, it was just the right time to use it. He turned on the flashlight attached to the front of the submachine gun and walked into the basement. He passed through a long corridor and arrived in front of an iron door. He pushed the iron door hard and, fortunately, it was a sliding door. Although there was no electric assistance, he could still push it open with some effort. Behind the iron door was a huge space that left him dumbfounded. This was originally supposed to be a storage area for missiles and rockets so the space was particularly vast. However, at this moment, it was empty, he didn’t see a single missile or rocket. But in the middle of the hall, there was a workbench piled with many tools and equipment he didn’t recognize. Yang Chin cautiously approached the workbench and stood in front of the equipment that had been abandoned for over a thousand years. Wow, what a treasure. This should be the remains. Of an engine. Even though Yang Chin didn’t know much about the aviation industry, he had seen introductions to aircraft engines on television. The thing on the workbench in front of him was clearly a type of jet engine, but. It was quite large, and he had no idea what kind of aircraft it was used on. The nozzle at the tail end of this engine was particularly large, and there were many hydraulic variators around it for supporting the shape. It’s was obvious that it had a vectoring nozzle design. Even if Yong-Chin didn’t understand, he could tell that this engine was impressive. Unfortunately, because it had been left for too long, it was covered in dust, and many components showed obvious signs of rust. Moreover, next to it, he saw several robotic arms. Wow, this workbench is not simple. This should be an open-type intelligent robot. Yang Chan rushed to the front of this platform, and began to observe it carefully. The engine was fixed on this platform, which also had a gantry frame above it. Below the platform, six robotic arms extended upward, and four more robotic arms were suspended from the gantry frame. Above. In total, there were ten robotic arms, and each arm’s elbow joint was very smooth and rounded. Just looking at the ball joint connection, one could tell that their connection and bearing technology were extraordinary. Although Yangchen didn’t know much about mechanized equipment he understood that this was a highly automated intelligent device. It was just a pity that he really wasn’t very proficient in mechanics. Although he knew this was a good thing he felt at a loss, like a mouse pulling a turtle, unsure of how to proceed. After all, this engine was too advanced for him. If he could take it back, it would definitely be worthwhile. But he would. Need to find a professional team to study this thing. Moreover, there were significant risks involved. If word got out, it would be easy for the government to invite him for a nice meal of cornbread. Once the origin of this thing was questioned, he might really end up being sliced up. The excitement that had just ignited was instantly doused with a bucket of cold water. It seemed that this matter needed to be approached gradually, waiting until he had established the banner of his tech company. Once he had a certain level of strength, it wouldn’t be too late to form a team and start research. The Eagle Nation had a Musk who launched rockets every day, aiming to colonize Mars. It wouldn’t be surprising if our Yen Nation produced a young Chen who would break through Earth and venture into the universe. However, the prerequisite was that he had to establish a good persona and lay a solid foundation for himself. So, in terms of mechanical automation, he felt there was no rush, it had to be approached gradually. Fortunately, this equipment was right here, and it wouldn’t run away. Once he had a foundation in the modern world, he could bring it back at any time. With this thought, he abandoned his research on the machine tools and engines and began searching in the spacious workshop. After about 20 minutes, he finally completed his exploration of the space. He had a rough judgment of this area, it should be an engine repair workshop left by the Falken people back in the day. Moreover, it wasn’t just for repairing large engines, it could also service many other devices and equipment. Here, he also saw the remnants of a battle vehicle similar to the one in the previous research institute. However, it was just as dismantled and in a state of disrepair. After exploring this space, Yang Chen arrived at a platform on the second floor where he found a small door. Entering through the small door led to a corridor, and as he walked down the corridor his view suddenly opened up. He had unexpectedly arrived at a living area. It was a two-story building in a square shape with dozens of small rooms on each floor. In the middle was a courtyard, serving as the activity space for the residents. He searched through those. rooms, but they were all quite messy, and he didn’t find anything special. The activity space below was the same, however, in a larger space on the first floor, he found many interesting items. For instance, several cockpit-like devices that looked very much like the virtual game pods from his world. In this room, he also discovered many pieces of equipment resembling VR headsets. These were quite different from the AR devices he had found in. Another research institute, instead, they resembled the helmets worn by Gao XIN and Gao Yuri, which could control animals. Naturally, he collected all these items but without any significant discoveries he felt quite disappointed. Passing through this living area, he reached the experimental zone where he saw many experimental devices similar to those in the previous research institute. However, he couldn’t discern what this research institute was focused on as he didn’t see any flying tigers or similar creatures here. What disappointed him further was that he didn’t find any documentation or records. So, his understanding of this research institute 203 remained. A blank slate. Moreover, he didn’t discover anything of value to him. Yangqin felt quite disheartened. Was this exploration really going to end like this? He felt somewhat discouraged, but just then, he noticed a hidden door across from the laboratory. He eagerly walked over, but this time the door wouldn’t budge no matter how hard he pushed. Until he saw a keyhole beneath the doorknob, he shone his flashlight on the keyhole, and the pattern was quite peculiar. It was neither the common flat type nor the cross type, but a strange spiral pattern keyhole. This suddenly reminded him of the key he had picked up from Gao Xian who had been frozen like a popsicle. Back in that research institute.A very peculiar key, unlike any he had ever seen before. Since he was already in a desperate situation, why not give it a try? He took out the key and cautiously inserted it into the keyhole, and it actually fit perfectly. With a twist, he even heard the latch turning with a creaking sound. Finally, after half a minute, he opened the door. What he found inside the room left him both astonished and delighted. It was truly a windfall. Inside the room were more than a dozen transparent coffins. Rather than coffins, they resembled the sleep pods he had seen in sci-fi movies, used by humans during space travel. He quickly walked up to the sleep pods, ten of which were empty. They were sealed tightly, and behind these sleep pods, various tubes connected to several large tanks, the contents of which he had no idea about. Among the other sleep pods, three were already open and completely empty. In the last sleep pod, Yongjin finally saw a person, a naked individual submerged in blue liquid. With black hair and yellow skin, this person was currently with their eyes closed, leaving. Yang Chen unsure if they were alive or dead. Gathering his courage, Yang Chen circled around the sleep pod and finally discovered a foldable control panel on the side. He reached out to open this foldable panel, and to his. Surprise, a red light flashed on the panel, startling him, but then a wave of excitement surged through him. This thing actually had power. A line of prompt subtitles appeared on the panel, sleep pod power insufficient, unable. To start normally, please recharge the sleep pod as soon as possible. Then Yang Chen saw a hardlink plug suddenly pop out from below the sleep pod. Without thinking, he took out the diesel generator he had stored in his space. This was also equipment he had specifically purchased for this adventure. A low rumbling sound filled the room as Yang Chen’s diesel generator began to generate power. Meanwhile, he stood in front of the sleep pod, fully, focused on the control panel before him. He had no idea how advanced the technology of the Falken people had become, especially considering the completely transparent glass panel in front of him. He felt it was far superior to anything on Earth. He didn’t even know what to call this panel, it looked like a transparent glass sheet. Yet, it had many touch-sensitive buttons, and more importantly, he recognized the text on it. This made him wonder if the planet he was on could possibly be a parallel universe version of Earth. However, this might involve complex physics knowledge that was beyond his current understanding. So, he directed all his attention to the charging. Progress bar that was constantly updating on the glass panel. Finally, after half an hour, the power exceeded 10% and the sleep pod could operate normally. At that moment, a series of prompts appeared on the glass. Panel. Clone 33, ready for unlocking at any time. It turned out this was not a sleep pod, but a cloning chamber. Upon realizing this, Young Chin suddenly understood. He quickly searched according to the prompts on the panel. Sure enough, he found information about this clone in the content section below. Clones Paternal Lineage, Director of Research Institute 203, Researcher Number 001, Yang Zhenchuan. Goodness, it was actually a relative. Looking at the clone in the sleep pod, Yang Chen felt that this guy had a certain charm. This clone is proficient in advanced biochemistry knowledge, advanced physics knowledge. Proficient in mechanical maintenance and various biochemistry experiments, an essential super assistant for the research institute. Wow, this was exactly what he wanted. To say that this exploration of the base had led him to discover many good things would be an understatement, for example, those machine tools outside, the engines, and the disassembled locomotives scattered everywhere. But I just don’t know how to make use of these things. Unexpectedly, I found a repair expert clone. Now that I have this clone, those things should be usable soon. The charging has reached 20%, and Yang Chen immediately pressed the activation button. At that moment, he saw the two large bottles connected to the sleeve. Chambers suddenly open their valves, and two streams of liquid float out from the bottles. Through the transparent tubes, they were directly injected into two transparent glass cylinders inside the sleep chamber. It was then, that Yang Chen noticed that there were actually two huge glass syringes in the sleep chamber. At this moment, the two streams of liquid filled the glass syringes, and under the grip of the mechanical arms in the chamber, the syringes plunged forcefully into the back of the clone’s neck, starting the injection. To be honest, the liquid in the syringes looked really terrifying, but just as the injection was completed, the clone inside suddenly opened its eyes, which startled Yang Chen. Next, with a click, a crack unexpectedly appeared in the glass cover of the sleep chamber. Meanwhile, the blue liquid that had filled the chamber was all sucked into a bottle behind by the straw beneath the chamber. Yang Chen hurriedly walked to the front of the sleep chamber, reached out to lift the chamber lid, and then slid it back. The chamber door opened, and the clone, drenched all over, rolled out of the sleep chamber. Perhaps due to just awakening, this guy couldn’t even stand properly and fell directly to the ground. Yangchen quickly took out a blanket and wrapped him up. Then he took out a windproof stove and lit a fire beside him to warm him up. At first, this guy seemed quite afraid of the fire, but after a moment, he calmed down. Yangchen observed him from the side, the clone’s eyes were filled with confusion, curiously surveying. This world. After a moment, there was a spark of recognition in his eyes, as if he remembered something. When he looked up at Yang Chen, his lips began to move, and after a moment, he surprisingly called out, Dad. Yang Chen. Standing aside, was both amused and helpless, he hadn’t expected to suddenly have such a big son. However, thinking that this guy could become his loyal servant in this world, he didn’t mind this big son at all. Well, very. Good. From today on, you will be called Yang Yuancheng. Looking at his big son, whose eyes gradually regained their luster as if he remembered many things, Yang Chen was very satisfied. What surprised him even more was that. After resting for 15 minutes, this guy could actually stand up normally and walk upright. It was as if he were a newborn calf, naturally able to walk. He found a few pieces of clothing and dressed this guy, and began to inquire about the situation of the 203 Institute. Well, this used to be a large comprehensive logistics support base, with several main areas of work. There is research on new biological evolution. Yang Yuanqing explained. To Yangchen the main research content of the 203 Institute. Among them was a key project, New Human Warriors. It involved using gene editing to create super clone soldiers that could naturally fight. Goodness, these Falken. People are really crazy. One group is researching animal gene editing to create new species, while another group is directly targeting humans? However, it was clear that the entire plan didn’t work out too well, not because the gene-edited clone soldiers couldn’t fight but because the cost was too high. During the cloning process, they directly eliminated the soldiers’ fear responses and pain perception nerves through gene editing.ASA result. A group of fearless monsters was created, and these guys often charged headlong into battle without a second thought. Consequently, the casualty rate was too high, and considering the cost-effectiveness, the plan was urgently halted. They then decided to produce only a batch of auxiliary clones that could assist with experiments and repair work. Do you remember that war from back then? Who exactly were the opponents the Falken people faced? Young. Shen was quite curious about that war. Unfortunately, Yang Yuanqing’s creator hadn’t input much information about the history of this planet or the common knowledge of the world at that time. So when faced with these questions, Yang Yuanqing was clueless. What about the 203 Research Institute? How much do you remember? Yangqin quickly asked, but the expression on Yang Yuanqing’s face was still one of confusion. Well, I only remember some. Basic information. Like where there are living facilities, where you can eat to replenish energy, and where you can rest. Other than that, I don’t remember anything. Goodness, although he was a clone, he was still a carbon-based life form. Replenishing energy and resting were essential. Hmm, good. How are you feeling now? Do you have any strength? Well, a bit, but I’m very hungry. I need to replenish energy. This big guy was quite straightforward. Fortunately, Yang Chen had brought along quite a few blood packs. Various breads, compressed biscuits, instant noodles, canned meat, he had plenty of these essential supplies in his space. After Yang Yuan Cheng. consumed a few packs of noodles, he finally regained some strength. He then stood up and began to introduce Yang Chen to the research institute. It turned out that the floor they were on was a new space excavated deeper based on the original Hongyuan bank vault. There was only a passage connecting it to the original Hongyuan bank vault. However, that passage was currently sealed and according to Yang Yuanqing’s memory, he should be the third batch of clones. There were two batches of clones before him but due to the heavy workload at the research institute, those clones worked day and night. Thus, the wearing tear were significant, and after a while, they were scrapped. The researchers in the institute recorded all the various technologies and experiences accumulated by the first two generations of clones. They then edited this information into the DNA of the new generation of clones, which led to his creation. However, it was evident that some unexpected events occurred before the cloning was completed. Therefore, the researchers must have retreated, leaving this unfinished clone behind. The three opened. Cloning pods Yang Chen saw were likely clones that had just matured and were taken away by the researchers during their retreat. As for the remaining 10 intact cloning pods, they had not been used yet, as long as a suitable embryo could be found, 10 clones could be produced. After listening to Yang Yuanqing’s introduction, Yang Chen’s mind suddenly sparked. He had been crying out about how to bring the high technology of this world back to his own. With the advancement of modern science, all research projects were becoming increasingly meticulous and traceable. The key was still to have people. Any high-tech product couldn’t possibly just pop out from between the cracks of stones, right? Previously, he had thought about setting up a laboratory upon returning and releasing products under the laboratory’s name. But a laboratory always needed a leader, right? As the boss, he couldn’t possibly spend all his time in the lab, and he had to admit he didn’t know much about science. So he needed to find knowledgeable people. There were plenty of smart minds in his world. If he could gather a few clever individuals. and hand over the technology of this world to them. Pouring money into it would naturally yield quick results. But how to solve the issue of loyalty? He could see that the technological level of this world was definitely higher than that of his own. If he could bring back the high technology from here, it could generate enormous economic benefits. But what if those research leaders he found have second thoughts or are tempted by the enormous benefits offered by other capital parties? These questions had been troubling him for the past few days. Now, seeing his good buddy Yang Yuanqing and the 10 cloning pods beside him, Yang Chen suddenly felt enlightened. Having 10 cloning pods meant there would be 10 good buddies in the future, or even more. And these good buddies, due to their edited genes, would absolutely not betray him. By the way, what are these devices for? Yang Chen, along with Yang Yuanqing, took another tour around the base and finally returned to the room where several VR game experience pods were placed. Of course, he thought these things looked very similar to the VR game pods he had seen. before, but he really needed to ask Yang Yuanqing what they were specifically for. This is a remote control cockpit. The operator sits inside and can remotely control robots to work outdoors or mine underground. Oh, there’s such a good thing? Hearing Yang Yuanqing’s explanation, Yang Chen’s eyes lit up. This is great, it perfectly aligns with the hype of the Metaverse company. At the same time, this is also a highly integrated training device, equipped with a special training room. Then, wearing a VR headset and using a special environmental card, you can complete various kinds of training. Moreover, while you are exercising, you can also generate electricity using the bioelectric pulse equipment you wear. In the past, researchers at the institute often wore this equipment during their leisure time to play ball with people from other institutes. It can achieve fitness goals while also using bioenergy to charge the institute. Yang Yuanqing casually mentioned this, but Yangqin felt as if his head had exploded. Wow, this thing is amazing. And it’s incredibly powerful. Do you know why our? Yen country’s football isn’t good? It’s simply because kids don’t practice enough. Why don’t they practice enough? There’s no venue, no time, and the costs are high, which many parents complain about. Do you think parents don’t want their kids to exercise more? But with such heavy schoolwork every day, where do they find the time, energy, and money for their kids to exercise? But with this thing, after school every day, kids can play football. Online at home. Moreover, Yan Yuanqing also mentioned that this thing can enhance training effects by using the principle of microcurrent pulse stimulation of muscles. During practice, it can accelerate the formation of muscle memory, and the VR headset they wear can constantly correct the kids’ technical movements and provide tactical reminders in their ears. The efficiency of using this device for professional skill training is 200 times that of ordinary professional skill training. And this is just for ordinary people. For those geniuses, the effect can be enhanced by 300 times or even more. After hearing this, Young Chin felt as if he was floating, as if he could fly. My goodness! If we take this device back, then in the future, what New Oriental, what Delanchion, they will all have to kneel and call themselves Daddy. With such equipment, in just a few years, we can become a strong nation of skilled workers. Isn’t the country always lamenting the lack of highly skilled workers? Haven’t we always been behind Sakura country and Han’s country in this regard? With such equipment, can’t we easily solve the problem of skilled workers? By then, if I go back and open a vocational training school, I could make a fortune. In the tech circle of Blue Star where he was, in recent years, the direction of future technological development had split into two factions. One is the macro faction advocated by the Iron Man of Eagle Country, Marquez, who believes in investing in real hardcore technology, pouring money into researching and exploring. space, ultimately achieving humanity’s breakthrough from Blue Star, exploring space, and finally interstellar migration.On the other hand, there is another faction, led by another big shot, advocating for a micro-approach, which is the recently trending concept of the metaverse. His idea is to use internet technology to recreate a virtual universe, allowing more people to use metaverse products. By relying on various virtual technologies, economic benefits can be generated. Both sides of the ideology are good. Marquez’s macro-technological concept is, in the long run, a righteous path. However, to achieve breakthroughs, a massive amount of funding is required, along with the emergence of pioneering scientists. Currently, it seems that his ideas will not be realized for at least three to five hundred years. After all, given the current level of human technology truly breaking through, the blue planet and completing interstellar exploration is still extremely costly. In contrast, the metaverse proposed by the other faction is relatively easier to achieve. Although, at present, in the fields of network transmission, VR glasses, and internet wearable devices, we have not yet reached products that can truly realize a metaverse level, the gap is not too wide, and breakthroughs are within reach. The problem is, is the metaverse really as good as he describes? Many experts scoff at the metaverse he advocates, believing it to be a concept concocted by unscrupulous capitalists wielding their sickles to harvest profits, merely a hype. Everyone knows that this so-called metaverse is just a void electronic world. It cannot generate any value of practical significance on its own, you can play in it, but you still need to eat, drink, and use electricity, right? Yet, this metaverse product cannot produce food, cannot manufacture fresh water, let alone complete any production. So the key issue is that this metaverse cannot produce any actual product output. There is a disconnect between it and the real world. In that case, no matter how well your metaverse product is made, if it cannot bring any actual positive benefits to the real world, then isn’t your metaverse product just a large-scale milk-it-headed fun product? Isn’t it just an adult game that requires even more expensive equipment? Once adults become addicted to such games, spending every day playing instead of being productive, the ultimate impact on society, whether positive or negative, remains undetermined. Therefore, many experts are not optimistic about products based on this metaverse concept. This is because they do not see any intersection between these metaverse products and the real world. No matter how well you develop the metaverse, everything is just virtual numbers. Moreover, many economic experts believe that the ultimate purpose of this so-called metaverse is merely to develop the digital currencies issued by metaverse companies. This so-called metaverse concept is just a convenience for those capitalists to hype their digital currencies. Since the grand metaverse concept was born, scientists and economists around the world have been in. constant debate about this virtual world. However, today in this laboratory, seeing the remote control devices and training systems described by Yang Yuanqing, Yang Chen felt he had struck gold. The dilemma that has troubled. All metaverse companies, how to make the virtual interact with reality, seems to be easily resolved here. With the equipment here, he can first venture into the education and training industry. Moreover, the direction of his. Training can differ from the past, which was specifically for preparing for college entrance exams. He can use this system to train athletes and advanced skilled workers more accurately and effectively. Additionally, music. Enthusiasts who want to learn instruments can also use their training equipment to learn in a highly realistic environment. Furthermore, he can develop a highly realistic medical teaching simulation system, allowing more clinical. Medical students to receive more comprehensive training greatly shorten the training period for medical students. After all, training a doctor used to be a long-term project with significant investment. Now, a qualified. Doctor often has to go through 4 years of theoretical study, followed by a master’s and doctoral program, and then several years of internship in a hospital. It usually takes 10 years of training and growth before they can truly step into the workforce. However, if he develops a doctor training system in his metaverse, this training period could be shortened to 5 years, or even less. The same goes for pilots, train drivers, ship captains, and so on, all of these can be trained within his metaverse system. So if such a metaverse system is developed, he would be incredibly successful. It’s not an exaggeration to say that if such a company is established, the world’s next richest person could be beckoning to him. Thinking of this, Yang Cheng couldn’t help but shiver from head to toe. This time, he was really going to get rich. Just as Yang Yuanqing said before the intelligent auxiliary. Brainship is developed. This intelligent training system will be a ceiling level existence in the field of human education. However, while the ideal is beautiful, realizing it is not that simple. With the equipment from. This world, the hardware aspect should be resolved quickly, but the difficulty lies in the software. For example, if you want to develop a training system for medical students, you need to gather teams that understand medicine, programming, and most importantly, virtual modeling. Three teams must work together to complete the development of this training system. Medical experts provide opinions on what content the system can teach, starting from the basics and progressing deeper. Then, programmers develop the system based on the expert’s theories and the virtual modeling team creates models according to the programming. Finally, it must integrate with hardware devices to simulate real-world operations in the virtual world. This process involves repeated refinement, allowing future trained medical students to feel as if they are operating in the real world when performing surgeries in the virtual world, thus achieving the best training results. Training technical workers is even more challenging. You need to find countless experts in industry who are also familiar with various industrial systems. This will be an immensely large engineering project that cannot be completed without a decade or two and an investment of hundreds of billions. Moreover, while developing these systems, your entire metaverse must continuously update and iterate with the times. Patience is key, so while this entrepreneurial idea is beautiful, truly implementing it will undoubtedly require a long journey. And right now. What Yongchen needs to do is to continuously accumulate sufficient initial capital through various means. Because running such a company is bound to burn money and the first few years may even be a money-burning black hole. At this time, you might have achieved some results. But this is also your most vulnerable moment, as there are no immediate results and you will need to keep pouring in money. Many capital sources will come knocking, wanting to finance and collaborate with you. Most companies find it hard to refuse such requests, but the problem is that this capital is not easy to deal with. Their money is not easy to obtain. Once you agree to their investment, many investors will often require you to sign a bet. Agreement. This is the current state of the domestic tech circle, and countless tech companies have ultimately collapsed under these bet agreements. Indeed, many investors will embed various traps in these agreements, especially when they are very optimistic about your company’s future potential. Some with ulterior motives may secretly sabotage you, preventing you from completing the bet agreement within the stipulated time. In the end, they will take your company at a very low cost. Or they will gradually consume your company until they have seized all the lucrative results. Even if you ultimately fulfill the bet agreement, they will still place some of their people within the company. Although it was said on the surface that there would be no interference in the company’s operations, in reality, every move of the company’s development would be monitored. And actions like Yang Chen’s. which involved continuously sourcing black technology from another world to replenish resources, absolutely could not be exposed. Therefore, if he were to establish a metaverse company, he would definitely not accept any financing. Firstly, he disliked being constrained by others, and secondly, he had too many secrets that could not be revealed. So at this moment, for the future development of the company, his primary task was to earn money. To make a profit. He aimed to accumulate enough startup capital for the future launch of his technology company, completing the initial accumulation. His thought was that, at the very least, for the next two to three years, he wouldn’t have to worry about the company’s finances. However, the path had to be taken step by step. One couldn’t rush and expect to eat hot tofu. Accompanied by young Yuanqing, they took a tour around the base. After coming across some abandoned equipment from years ago, there were no new discoveries. Fortunately, because this experimental site was deeply buried underground and had decent ventilation, many of the devices had not corroded, although some components had aged and deteriorated. But according to Yang Yuanqing, as long as they were repaired, they could still be used. However, the most critical issue at the moment was that there was no electricity. This, however, was not a problem for Yang Chen. He decided to leave the generator he had brought with him. This would only serve as a preliminary support for Yang Yuanqing’s life here, and later he would bring in more diesel generators. And diesel fuel. He aimed to ensure that Yang Yuanqing could repair all the usable machinery here. Additionally, he assigned Yang Yuanqing a task to clone as many people as possible. Yang Yuanqing, being a good son, had no objections to his request. After all, as a clone, during the gene editing process, his genes had been set to obey any command from his master, and it was the first principle of a clone’s existence to never go against their master’s orders. Moreover, for a clone devoid of emotions, work was the meaning of their life, even living long-term in a dark, windowless basement was not a big deal. After explaining the corresponding tasks to Yang Yuanqing, Yang Chen had him lead the way as they began their exploration upstairs. After the 203 Institute took over Hongyuan Bank, the newly expanded underground space had already been explored. However, he had yet to visit the original, two underground vaults of Hongyuan Bank. So, under Yang Yuanqing’s guidance, they found the stairs leading to the ground level, and beside the stairwell was an elevator installation. However, due to the passage of time and the lack of electricity, it had long been abandoned. Thus, the two could only walk up, and after about 10 minutes along the stairwell, they arrived at a heavy iron door. According to Yang Yuanqing, this was the final checkpoint. Leading upstairs, Yang Chen once again used the key in his hand to unlock the door, revealing a passageway inside. Following this passage upward, a few minutes later, they arrived at a door. Pushing the door open, they found themselves in a room. To their surprise, there was a huge glass window in front of the room, perfectly positioned to see the outside situation. When Yang Chen first saw this window, he was startled. He happened to see a person standing in front of the glass window, a woman. Although she was dressed in a black robe, the all-black long robe could not completely conceal her graceful curves. However, while this woman had a perfect figure, her face shocked Yang Chen. This was definitely a case of a stunning silhouette that could captivate thousands, but a glance could scare away a million lions. The woman’s face looked as if it had been corroded by sulfuric acid covered in pockmarks and scars. In some places, even pink muscle tissue was exposed, and the sight made Yang Chen’s stomach spasm that if he hadn’t quickly covered his mouth, he would have probably turned into a spewing warrior right. Then and there. It was simply too disgusting. Yang Yuanqing, who had not been edited out of his emotional genes and was completely unaware of fear or disgust, showed no reaction to such a scene. The woman was standing in front of the glass, constantly stroking her face, murmuring to herself, reciting something. Yang Chen’s heart sank, this was bad, she couldn’t have seen him and Yang Yuanqing, could she? But soon, the woman turned and walked away, and upon seeing this, Yang Chen let out a sigh of relief. He also suddenly realized that the glass in front of him was likely a two-way mirror. To the people outside, it appeared to be just a mirror, completely unaware that there was another room behind it. However, the people in the room behind the mirror could see every move outside through the glass. At that moment, he and Yang Yuanqing had come to the front of the mirror, carefully. Examining the space outside. Analyzing the terrain, this outside area should be the vault on the second underground floor of the original bank. However, it was clearly remodeled, a spacious area of over a thousand square meters, cut into multiple spaces. The room in front of them should be the woman’s living room and laboratory. Indeed, the scientist was not wrong, outside were several long tables, along with various experimental instruments. On those tables. There were also shelves against the wall filled with all sorts of strange bottles and jars containing bizarre creatures. All of this reminded young Chen that the woman in front of him was a scientist, or, rather, an alchemist. For instance, he saw a simple balance on the table in front of him, along with a somewhat rusty microscope. The balance was clearly homemade, while the microscope was likely a treasure from the prehistoric relics. It was evident that it had been meticulously maintained, but due to its age, it still showed signs of wear, with many areas of the paint peeling off. There were also some beakers, measuring cups, and various glassware. Most of these should be artifacts excavated from prehistoric relics, some of which were already damaged but still retained some residual heat. On the distant shelf against the wall, there were even more jars, containing things that sent chills down one’s spine. For example, a human embryo with two sharp horns and an underdeveloped tiger cub with wings. There was also a gorilla cub with its entire body covered in bony plates and, in a large jar, there was even a monster with a human head and a snake body. In any case, these things made Yong-Chin particularly uncomfortable. He didn’t know whether the monsters in those jars were native to this world, or were creations of the mad Fokin scientists during the prehistoric wars developed to preserve civilization. However, his gaze was soon drawn to a large box placed against the wall. It was the same type of cloning pod he had seen earlier in the underground laboratory. But the lid of this pod was open and it was empty filled instead with a strange blue-green liquid. Behind the pod, several tubes connected to some magical plants in the distance. Those plants were blue, red, and green, and he couldn’t name them. They resembled iron trees from Blue Star, not very tall, but with varying colors. The tubes seemed to be continuously drawing liquid from those trees, which then merged together to form the blue-green liquid in the pod. At that moment, the woman had already taken some of the liquid into a small golden pot. She placed it on a small furnace on the experimental table and began to heat it. Meanwhile, she stirred the pot with a small yellow stick until the last wooden stick gradually melted into the liquid, which had turned into a deep greenish-blue gel. At this moment, she was holding the small pot and had come to stand in front of the mirror. Yang Chen, standing behind the mirror couldn’t help but hold his breath while Yang Yuanqing beside him watched the woman’s every move with great interest. The woman took out a small knife and fiercely slashed it across her own face, a sight that left Yang Chen stunned. He had seen ruthless people before, but he had never seen anyone this ruthless. This woman actually cut her own face without a word, she was truly a wolf in sheep’s clothing. In a moment, the woman sliced off some flesh from her face, then pulled over a green plant from the side. It looked like a cactus from earth. In just a few swift motions, she peeled it and cut off some of the plant’s flesh. She directly pressed it onto her face, then took that blue gel from the pot and smeared it on her face, as if scraping a wall, finding the right angle to smooth it out. With continuous sculpting, a sharply defined face gradually took shape. Finally, she pushed over a stand with an iron basin on it. She reached into the basin and surprisingly pulled out a piece of skin resembling a human face, pressing it onto her own. Instantly, a complete human face appeared before Yang Chen. What the hell? He actually witnessed a medical beauty surgery with his own eyes. Moreover, it was the most difficult surgery of reshaping. A face. If he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, Yang Chen would hardly believe that such a high difficulty surgery could be completed by one person in such a backward laboratory. and it was on her own face. Not to mention, just the woman’s skill, in his view, already surpassed any top medical beauty doctor in his world. After all, none of those people had ever operated on their own face while fully conscious. Moreover, the materials she used, were completely beyond his imagination, almost all purely natural. They were not high-tech products from his era. And in terms of results, the effect of this woman’s surgery was quite impressive. Although at this moment her. Face looked a bit strange without eyebrows or eyelashes, it was still evident that this was definitely a beautiful face. He just didn’t know how long such a face could last and whether it would require maintenance later. Meanwhile, the woman had completed the alignment of the skin edges, cutting away the excess skin tissue. Then she took out some gel and applied it to the area where the skin was joined, without even needing stitches. What left? Yangqin dumbfounded was that the area where her skin was joined was actually merging at a visibly fast rate. In less than a minute, the two pieces of skin were connected, and there wasn’t even a trace of a wound left at the junction. This kind of surgery, which would belong to the top tier of medical beauty procedures on Blue Star, the highest difficulty face reshaping surgery, was surprisingly completed in less than an hour in this wild world. Moreover, on Blue Star, patients typically required at least 15 days to a month for recovery, going through a series of challenges like infection prevention and rejection. But here, none of that was needed, just a bit of ointment, and the surgery was completely finished. If he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, Yang Chen would never have believed what was happening before him. At this moment, he was also starting to recover from his earlier shock. The deep green gel the woman used was the same healing ointment Gao Xien had given him before. It was just that the ointment was thinner and nowhere near as advanced as what this woman used. The woman stood in front of. The mirror, lovingly caressing her face, seemingly very satisfied with her work. And Yang Chen was also deep and thought, damn, was this woman a scientist? Or an alchemist? or perhaps a medical beauty expert, just then. A noise came from the iron door at the far end of the room. The woman was startled awake by the sound and without time to carefully sculpt her face, she hurriedly put on her hood. As she turned around, the door in the distance had already been opened by someone. A tall man walked in from outside. Yang Chen, hiding behind the mirror, was also taken aback when he saw the newcomer. It was none other than Gao Chang. At that moment, he was. dressed entirely in black, and judging by his appearance, he must have sneaked in quietly. Upon seeing the woman approaching, a smile appeared on Gao Chang’s face. So, how is it, third sister? Have you got what I wanted? Yang Chen, still hiding behind the mirror, was also stunned to hear this, the woman was actually Gao Chang’s sister? The woman merely glanced coldly at Gao Chang and replied, I managed to make a few, but due to limited materials, the output has been low, and the effects aren’t as good as what the boss and the others have. As she spoke, she walked over to a cabinet against the wall, opened it, and pulled out several helmets, tossing them to Gao Chang. He quickly caught the helmets with care, and Yang Chen, still hidden behind the mirror, held his breath and focused intently. Goodness, wasn’t this the type of helmet that the Grand Marshal had worn, which could control the gray wolves? He had previously seen Gao Ixian and Gao Yudi using the helmets to control those animals. Later, after Yang Yuanqing explained the function of those helmets to him, he gained a certain understanding of them. They were. a type of external device for the brain helmet, allowing both humans and animals to wear helmets. The commands emitted by the human brain would be transmitted to the animal’s brain, thus achieving the purpose of controlling the animals. He had thought those helmets were the remnants of a prehistoric civilization in this world. Unexpectedly, the type that Gao Yudi wore was actually a counterfeit made by this woman. It seemed that this woman was quite impressive. At this moment, Gao Chang looked at the few helmets and the muscles on his face twitched slightly. There are only these few, it’s still not enough. The woman had now stepped in front of Gao Chang. How is it not enough? With these few, it should be sufficient for you, right? Gao Chang’s face was filled with bitterness, third sister, you still don’t know how greedy those guys are. In any case, they agreed to help us. This time, but their price is not low. With these few helmets, it might be a bit difficult to persuade them. Gao Chang was venting his frustrations in front of the woman, but unexpectedly, she coldly snorted. Humph. I don’t. Care, in any case, I’ve already done what I promised you. Next, it’s time for you to fulfill your promise to me. Besides, after all these years, haven’t you saved up anything while you were out? Whatever they want, just give it to them. Second brother, you must remember that wealth is just an external thing, and moreover, as long as we succeed this time and take down Gao family fort, what do we have to fear about money? That old woman. And Gao Lauda’s family must have accumulated quite a fortune over the years, right? How could they not have a few million in real gold and silver? The key is, as long as we succeed this time, we can reclaim everything that belongs to us. The woman’s voice grew louder, becoming increasingly persuasive. At this moment, Gao Chang, facing her, was breathing more rapidly, clearly swayed by her words. Alright, I’ll think of a way when I go back and gather some. Although Gao Ziman is proud and arrogant, he isn’t unreasonable. As long as he is given enough benefits, I believe he should be able to agree. The woman nodded in satisfaction upon hearing Gao Chang’s words. Good, second brother, I’ll be waiting for your news. In seven days, it will be the time when the old lady takes Gao Lao Da to pay respects to the ancestors, which is also the best opportunity for us to take action. At a critical moment, this woman unexpectedly leaned close to Gao Chang and began to whisper. This left Yang Chen, who was hiding behind the mirror, in a panic, it was like watching a thrilling movie only for the sound to suddenly cut out at. The most exciting part. The two of them chatted privately for quite a while before parting ways, and then Gao Chang turned around and pushed the door to leave the secret room. Meanwhile, the woman returned to the experimental table in the room and started fiddling with the various bottles and jars. At this point, Yang Chen had lost all interest in continuing to watch. He also didn’t want to explore further, as it was almost midnight. If he waited a little longer, dawn would break and he would likely expose himself. He and Yang Yuanqing retraced their steps back underground. He left Yang Yuanqing there, instructing him to hurry up and repair the things in the basement. He also asked him to see if he could hatch a clone. leaving behind some supplies for him. Yangchen then followed the same path, crawled out, and climbed up the towering tree, returning to his room. However, lying in bed, he tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. What had started as a simple adventure had led him to discover many things he wanted. But unexpectedly he had stumbled upon Gao Chang and that third sister conspiring to rebel. He was hesitating about what his next step should be. His purpose for coming to this world was. Simple. To make money. He didn’t want to get involved in the local people’s grievances and vendettas. But the current problem was, if Gao Chang succeeded in his rebellion, what would his attitude towards Yongchen be? Although he didn’t plan to stay permanently in Bintai City, it was the first human city he had explored and discovered after arriving in this other world. Moreover, there was a significant market gap here, in other words, the commercial potential was enormous and worth investing in. But if a war broke out, that would complicate matters. Even if he could retreat to Sangmyo village, the problem was that if chaos erupted in Bintai city, it would inevitably affect the environment of the Handa Prairie. Although he hadn’t been in this world for long, through multiple interactions with the locals, he had gathered one piece of information. Bintai city was the stabilizing force of the Handa Prairie. Countless caravans entering and leaving the Handa Prairie would stay here and conduct trade. If chaos ensued here, the Handa Prairie would also descend into disorder. This would impact his interests as he intended to acquire a large number of cattle, sheep, chickens, and ducks from the Handa Prairie. Therefore, as a businessman, he did not wish for chaos to erupt here. If a real fight broke out, wouldn’t that cut off his financial lifeline? Even if he had the ability to ensure safety in one area, it would still consume a lot of his energy and resources, which was not what he wanted. But it seemed that the development of the situation was beyond his control. The Gao family appeared calm on the surface, but beneath the water, there were undercurrents swirling. Who knows when a massive wave might rise? If that time comes, where would he go? Yang brother, Yang brother, are you awake? A voice called from the door, and Yang Chin opened his eyes. Bright sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the room, it was already well past noon. Yang Chin sprang up from bed like a carp leaping, quickly put on his clothes, and rushed to open the door. It turned out to be Gao Xin standing at the door, accompanied by a young servant. Ha, you’re up, Yang brother. Oh, I’m so sorry. I couldn’t hold my liquor last night and slept very soundly, so I got up a bit late today. Yangchen quickly laughed it off, finding an excuse. In reality, he had been lost and fought until very late, almost until dawn, before finally falling into a deep sleep. He hadn’t expected Gao xin to come looking for him today. Ha, since you’re up, that’s perfect. My father has prepared a simple breakfast and would like to invite you to join us. Ah. Alright, brother Gao. Please wait a moment while I freshen up. Yang Chan returned to his room, washed his face, and then dressed neatly before following Gao Exean out of the room. They exited the small building and followed the mountain path from yesterday, heading straight for the Gao family’s main residence. When they arrived at the main house, the hall on the first floor was still bustling with the banquet. However, the guests this time had changed. Most of those who attended yesterday had already dispersed, some might have returned to their guest rooms to rest, while others may have left directly. This group seemed to be the second wave, but they likely weren’t important guests. The old matriarch of the Gao family was no longer present. And the prominent figures of the Gao family had also returned home, leaving only some of the younger members of the family to accompany the guests. The banquet was set to last for three days, and it was impossible for the important figures of the Gao family to meet every day. Gao Xiyan led him through a side door and up a winding staircase. After walking for about ten minutes and passing through several checkpoints, they finally reached the sixth floor. Along the way, Young Chin paid attention to the changes in the building. Although the exterior of the building remained the same as it was years ago, the internal structure had undergone significant changes. For instance, the interior had become more fortified. Each floor’s stairway was a checkpoint, guarded by trusted members of the Gao family, and every entry and exit required identity verification. Following Gao Xan, Yangchen couldn’t help but marvel at how the Gao family had stood strong for a century in this generation. With such a defensible fortress, they would have been invincible even in the era of cold weapons. The sixth floor was where Gao Exean’s family resided, and it was spacious and roomy. The dining area was in a south-facing hall. Sunlight. Streamed through the stone windows, casting light on the somewhat rough long wooden table, giving Yangchen a feeling of having traveled back to a medieval European castle. Ah, I knew from our brief encounter yesterday that Mr. Yang is no ordinary person. By the way, I haven’t had the chance to thank Mr. Yang for saving my son last time. As they entered the dining room, the current lord of the Gao fortress, Gao Ping, greeted them with a hearty laugh. He was of similar stature. To Gao Chang, tall and robust, with a bun of black hair at the back of his head. He sported a three-foot-long beard on his chest, his face fair and exuding righteousness, giving off a somewhat bureaucratic vibe. However, he was very warm towards. Yang Chen, who quickly bowed in greeting. Ah, Lord Fortress Master, you are too kind. Ha, I often hear Gao Xan mention you, and seeing you today, you truly are a young hero. Not at all. I have long admired your name, Lord Fortress Master. and seeing you today, it is indeed well deserved. The two engaged in a bit of mutual flattery, and after some simple pleasantries, they took their seats. Cao Pying waved his hand, and servants began to bring breakfast to the table. Each person received a bowl of soup, alongside a meat pie, and a plate of nameless cold dishes in front of them. Yang Chen didn’t hold back, observing how others ate, he followed suit. The meat pie in front of him was quite solid, about the size of a medium. Pizza. Thick and filled with meat, it resembled the hearty bread from his world. The soup was also meaty, but it contained a giant egg. The size of the egg could rival his fist, and Yang Chen was quite astonished. This egg was even larger than the goose eggs from his world, and it was incredibly fragrant. The key was that the egg had a lot of protein, while the yolk was relatively small. I wonder, Brother Yang, what do you think of our Bintai City on this visit? After a few bites, Gao Ping asked Yang Chen. Well, Bintai City has a great geographical location, with mountains to the north blocking the cold winds. To the south, there is the vast Handa grassland, and the city is surrounded by rivers, truly a treasure of. Feng Shui. Yang Chen paused slightly before responding. Gao Pang was also satisfied with Yang Chen’s praise and nodded. Indeed, the geographical environment of Bintai City had always been a source of pride for the Gao family. In the Han Zhong Plain, the location of Bintai City was absolutely the most advantageous. It’s just a pity that the city’s development level is somewhat lagging behind. However, Yang Chen’s next words left the Gao father and son momentarily stunned. Oh, Yang. Friend Yang, do you have any insights on the development of my Bintai city? Please share your thoughts. Gao Peng famed a humble demeanor. He had done some deep investigation into Yang Chen, who was very mysterious. Just by looking at the gifts he had sent yesterday, it was clear that this person was extraordinary and should be well informed. So if someone else said that Bintai city’s development was lacking, he would definitely be unhappy. But with Yang Chen saying this, he felt. quite guilty and wanted to hear Yang Chen’s views and opinions. I haven’t been to Bintai city many times, but during my visits, I’ve noticed that most of the citizens live in relative hardship. The local people mainly rely on iron smelting and farming for their livelihoods. Yang Chen wasn’t just talking nonsense, although he had only entered Bintai city twice, he had been observing the local people’s living habits. Through various inquiries, he had gained a slight understanding of the current development situation in Bintai city. The pillar industries of Bintai City were iron smelting and forging, and many people made a living through farming. The living standards of the local people were quite average, even to the point of being very difficult. Most people barely lived above the subsistence line, which also made him abandon his original idea of setting up a factory locally. Alas, what young friend Yang said is not false. Half of the people in Bintai City rely on the iron or produced in the iron mountain to the north of the city, as well as the various iron workshops within the city to make a living. Gao Pying then took over the conversation. Our annual income in Bintai City mainly comes from producing various ironware and farming tools. Then, through the caravans, we transport these goods south to the 16 cities of Yinyun outside of Yunmeng Mountain and sell them to the southern cloud kingdom. But the gold and silver we sell must be exchanged for a large amount of living supplies from their southern regions, such as various oils, salts, sauces, vinegars, as well as clothing and fabrics. So over the years, the development speed of Bintai City has not. been very fast, and the population growth has also shown some weakness. Gao Peng briefly introduced the situation at Bintai City to Yang Chen, who nodded in agreement. In fact, he had already guessed the meaning behind Gao Peng inviting him. To dinner. He estimated that this lord of the fortress wanted to engage in some business cooperation with him. And now, after chatting with the other party, he felt that his guess was likely very close to the truth. Currently, both sides were. In a stage of mutual probing, with Gao Peng simply introducing some information about the Gao family fortress. Then it would be time to discuss how to proceed if they were to cooperate. By the way, young friend Yang, where is your residence? As expected, after making a self -introduction, it was now Yang Chen’s turn. Ah, my hometown is in Donghai, Sienyu. Ah, Donghai, Sienyu? Yang Chen casually fabricated a place name that the Gao father and son had heard of. In their concept, the farthest south was the Southern Cloud Kingdom and the farthest west was the city of Aima in the Western Heavenly Mountains. As for the east, they were already at the easternmost edge of the continent. In fact, beyond the Iron Mountain. To the north of their city was an endless expanse of ice plains. The Iron Mountain was a circular mountain range, and crossing the eastern side of the Iron Mountain led to an unbounded sea. The maritime technology of this era was almost non-existent. So aside from a few small fishing villages by the sea, people of this time knew nothing about overseas conditions. Then Yangchen fabricated some details about his hometown Xianyu, claiming it was located on a large island in the far. East, the area of the island is vast and the population is immense, reaching several million. The island is bustling with prosperity. Upon hearing his description, the Gao family father and son were left with their mouths agape, staring in. Astonishment. Many of the terms that Yangchen casually mentioned were unfamiliar to them, but just the fact that there were millions of people on that island left them dumbfounded. There been Iron City had developed to its current state, including the surrounding villages totaling only about 70 to 80,000 people. The 16 cities of Yanyun outside Yunmang Mountain combined had only about 5 to 600,000 people. Even in the flourishing Southern Cloud Kingdom, the entire country, with its dozens of cities, could barely reach a million. Yet, in Mr. Ying’s hometown, the immortal city on Changsian Island, there were 5 to 6 million people, and they could even live in high-rise buildings with dozens of floors. What kind of place was that? It couldn’t possibly be a place where immortals reside, could it? Listening to Yang Chen’s description, the Gao family father and son couldn’t help but feel elated, their imaginations running wild. There, gazes towards Yang Chen began to shift to one of awe and admiration. For people of this era, if they had never truly seen such a place, it was absolutely unimaginable to conceive of a paradise like that. So, although the two had some doubts about Yang Chen’s description, they still believed most of it. The reason I came to Ben Iron City this time is partly to see the local development situation, and partly to see if I can find any suitable development projects here. Finally, returning to the main topic, upon hearing Yang Chen say this, the Gao family father and son’s eyes lit up. Oh, I wonder, Brother Yang, have you found any suitable development projects? Well, I see that on our Handan Prairie, there are herds. Of cattle and sheep, countless wild chickens and ducks, but why are the people of Ben Iron City not very enthusiastic about hunting? Yang Chen’s eyes twinkled as he posed his question. In fact, Yang Chen had recently ventured into the Handan Prairie a few times, and to be honest, he was increasingly amazed by this expanse of grassland. Because this prairie was truly bountiful. The endless grassland was interspersed with great rivers, and logically speaking, it should be very easy to develop here. Yet, Ben Iron City only controlled a small corner of the northeastern part of the prairie, and it seemed there was no intention to expand outward. He found this situation quite strange. At that moment, the Gao family father and Sun exchanged a knowing smile, their faces filled with embarrassment. Brother Yang, you are somewhat misinformed, it’s not that we don’t want to venture out to develop the prairie. It’s just that there are too many dangers on this prairie. At this point, Gao Xien explained to Yang Chen with a hint of awkwardness, and Yang Chen paused slightly, Brother Gao, are you referring to the ferocious beasts? That roam the prairie? Not exactly, it’s the even more dangerous tribes of strongmen. Tribes of strongmen? Yang Chen was taken aback again, and Gao Xien. nodded, then began to tell him about the origins of these strongman tribes. Upon hearing this, Yang Chin understood, weren’t these just the nomadic tribes from his own world? Moreover, their living habits were very similar, enjoying a nomadic lifestyle, and during the harsh winters, they liked to raid. Previously, Ben Iron City had attempted to expand outward a few times, but unfortunately, they encountered conflicts with the strongman tribes and were ultimately pushed back. The battles between the two sides had been ongoing for hundreds of years, with skirmishes occurring almost every few years. Because of this, they had never been able to develop the Handan Prairie too deeply. Of course, the main reason for this was still the lack of productivity. Yang Chen nodded, Ah, I. See, it’s a pity I was thinking that if we could expand some pastures and raise some cattle, sheep, chickens, and ducks, it would be great for cooperation. Oh, on this point, brother Yang, you need not worry. Our Gao family has developed Bin Iron City for so many years and it hasn’t been in vain. Gao XIN suddenly perked up and began to introduce things to Yang Chen. It turns out that the wealth of the Gao family is far more than just the Gao family fortress in Bintai City. They have an iron mountain mine. To the north of Bintai City and next to the mine there is a large ranch. Not only do they raise a number of warhorses there but they also have a large number of cattle and sheep that they have captured from the grasslands and are taming. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen’s eyes immediately lit up. This is great. Now we have a foundation for cooperation. Oh, I wonder how brother Yang plans to proceed. Ha, of course, we will expand the breeding industry and then develop a large-scale food processing industry. Ah, food. Processing? Both Gao father and son were taken aback, while Yang Chen laughed heartily, that’s right. As the saying goes, food is the heaven for the people. Before this, Yang Chen had also considered what would be the most profitable venture in this other world. He had borrowed many ideas from predecessors who had crossed over, such as buying soap, toothpaste, or mirrors, or even opening a supermarket. However, these ideas were merely thoughts, if taken seriously, they simply could not be realized. The world he was in, was just too backward. Most common people were still worrying about filling their stomachs every day. Asking them to buy non-essential items like soap or mirrors was simply absurd. As for supermarkets, that was even more ridiculous, ordinary people couldn’t even afford enough food, so how could they have money to spend? As for cloth and clothing, there was indeed some potential there. But the premise was that the common people had to be well fed first. So after much thought, Yang Chen decided to first venture into the food industry in this world. After all, this would also be very beneficial for his business back on Blue Star. However, what he didn’t expect was that the Gao father and son would give him a surprise. It turned out that besides the mine to the north of the city, they also had a ranch. He just didn’t know how advanced the breeding level of this ranch was. Well, Currently we are taming 1,000 cattle, 2,000 sheep and 3,000 pigs at the ranch in the north. And there are also over 2,000 chickens and ducks. Additionally, we have developed 2,000 acres of land in the north of the city, producing about 20,000 pounds of rye each year. Upon hearing that Yang Chen wanted to engage in food processing, although the Gao father and son did not know what he meant by food processing, they still revealed part of their wealth. Yang Chen listened and thought, wow, the Gao family is really impressive. Their wealth is indeed not small. Raising over a thousand cattle is no small sum. And there are also sheep. As for the rye. They produce, it is a unique local crop, similar to wheat on earth, but darker in color. Yang Chen estimated that its nutritional value should be higher. Moreover, the pound. They referred to as a local unit of measurement. He roughly calculated that it should be equivalent to one kilogram on blue star. This means that the yield per acre could reach. Around 400 pounds. It is important to note that this is in a primitive society with very crude agricultural technology and no use of chemical fertilizers. To achieve such a high yield clearly indicates that the soil environment here is very favorable. This shows that the agricultural industry has enormous potential, providing him with a very good opportunity to develop the food industry. According to the Gao father and son, the agricultural output in the vicinity, along with livestock farming and other harvests from the wild, is just enough to sustain the tens of thousands of people in Bintai City. In Yang Chen’s view, just listening to the agricultural output mentioned by the Gao father and son, if he were to incorporate his food processing methods, it could not only sustain the current population in the city but could even support more people. It is important to know that in this era, sometimes it is not a lack of agricultural output that causes people to go hungry, but rather poor food storage leading to significant waste, which results in people not being able to fill their stomachs. For example, once a hunter went out to hunt and had great luck, bringing back a lot of game. However, because this world lacks freezing and refrigeration technology, they can only feast for a few meals before it went to waste. The remaining ones who understand the technology can make smoked meat, while those who don’t can only watch helplessly as the meat rots. Even the smoked meat that is made cannot be stored for too long, because after a while, the meat will mold and spoil. Eating it could lead to mild stomach issues or, in severe cases, even death. As for making cured meat, I’m sorry, but in this world, salt is also a scarce resource. Same goes for grains, the locals don’t even have burlap sacks. Even if there is a bountiful harvest this year, most of the surplus grain is just piled up in storage. Before long, the grain might get damp and spoil or it could attract rats and insects. So for them, many of their labor results are wasted due to improper storage. And when disaster strikes, people will face hunger due to insufficient harvests. For Yang Chen, who has experienced the influence of industrial civilization, these issues are nothing to worry about. Those cattle and sheep, when winter comes, we can slaughter them. What we can’t sell, we can take back and make into canned meat, which is easier to store. The same goes for pork, what we can’t sell can be made into. Sausages As for the rye, we shouldn’t just pile it up, I can grind it all into flour to make naan, bread, instant noodles, these are all foods that can be stored for a long time. After understanding the local agricultural development situation, Yang Chen began to speak confidently. He talked about his insights into the food processing industry, but the Gao family father and son listened in confusion, completely lost. However, even though they didn’t understand what Yang Chen was saying about canned food and instant noodles, it didn’t stop them from feeling that Yang Chen was impressive. Because if what he said was true, and he could produce such food, then there. Bintai City could definitely support a larger population. According to their estimates, doubling the population of Bintai City wouldn’t be a problem. Yang Chen thought that even if he handed over this basic processing technology, To them, it wouldn’t matter. After all, what he wanted to do was make money, partner with the Gao family to open a few food factories, earn the money first, and then talk about the rest. Once he had money, he could invest. In his industries back on Blue Star, thus gaining more income, purchasing more equipment and bringing it into this world to support his search for more prehistoric relics. At this moment, Yangchen was boasting in painting. A picture with his words, speaking passionately. As he continued, he noticed that the Gao family father and son were already looking relaxed and happy, so he turned around and took out a box of luncheon meat and two packs of instant noodles from his space. Then he called for a small stove and a clay pot, and in front of the two of them, he cooked the instant noodles and sliced the luncheon meat. Before long, two bowls of noodle soup were ready. Nothing is more persuasive than food. Moreover, this was a deep-processed food seasoned with modern industrial techniques. The monosodium glutamate and disodium 5-foot ribonucleotide used in it were things unheard of in this world. After consuming the two bowls of instant noodles with luncheon meat, the Gao family father and son were completely convinced. The two of them almost bit their tongues off while eating. Mmm, delicious. This instant noodle is. Really amazing. And what about this luncheon meat? How is it made? It’s so soft and easy to chew, this is too delicious. Exactly, it’s so good, and it doesn’t get stuck in your teeth. With just a set of persuasive. Talk, plus two packs of generic instant noodles and a box of luncheon meat, Young Chin convinced the Gao family father and son, and they unanimously decided to partner with him in this business. If we can get this instant noodle out, then we won’t have to worry about how to store rye every spring anymore. Right, every spring during the rainy season, a large portion of the wheat molds and has to be thrown away, it’s really heartbreaking. Once we get this done, we won’t have to worry anymore. Exactly, and with this luncheon meat, if we can really make it into canned food, then we can expand our ranch production. The two of them chatted happily about the situation on their ranch. During the conversation with them, Yangchen also learned about their ranch and the local agricultural development. It turned out that the climate in this iron city was quite similar to that of the northeastern part of our country. The four seasons were distinct, with a shorter spring and a winter that could last four months. Moreover, the annual rainfall was abundant. Starting from March, it would begin to rain and continue until May or June, with plenty of rain during that period. However, due to the low temperatures, it was not conducive to agricultural production. This was the most difficult time for Iron City, although the harvest last autumn was good. After a winter, the grain in the warehouse was nearly consumed. Spring was supposed to be the time for preparing for spring plowing, but due to limited storage conditions, every year at this time, a batch of stored grain would. Mold and spoil, leading to many people going hungry during this transitional period. If the year was good, people could eat a little less and get through it, but if there was particularly heavy rainfall and low temperatures. The spring plowing could be delayed by 10 to 20 days compared to previous years, which would definitely lead to many people starving. At this time, there was also not enough food to be found in the wild. As for the Gao family’s ranch, it had always been a headache for them. They raised over a thousand cattle on the ranch, and the cattle in this world grew particularly fast. Unlike the cattle on Blue Star, which took three years to mature. For slaughter, the cattle here could basically mature in a year. However, the problem was that the cattle’s breeding cycle generally involved mating in spring and giving birth in summer. The calves would typically grow up by the following summer. But every winter was the most troublesome time for the Gao family. Every winter, there would be heavy snowfall, and if a blizzard hit, many immature cattle would freeze to death. When summer came and the cattle matured, they faced another headache. If they slaughtered a large number of cattle but couldn’t sell them in time, the beef would spoil quickly. So they could only slaughter a little at a time, which prolonged the feeding cycle of the cattle and sheep. This not only wasted feed but also significantly increased the breeding costs. The longer you raise them, the more likely you were to encounter unknown risks, such as sudden natural disasters or epidemics, which could pose huge risks to your ranch. So despite years of farming, the scale of the ranch had never expanded, all because of the issues with storing and transporting beef. Sometimes, even though. The Southern Cloud Kingdom had the 16 cities of Yinyun, which were relatively affluent areas with high demand for beef. The problem was how to transport the cattle there. In this era, the common method was to drive live cattle there for sale. However, this process also carried significant risks. While crossing the Hondar grassland, they could encounter strong tribes, bandits, or wild beasts, all of which could lead to substantial losses. Even. If they managed to drive the cattle to the 16 cities of Yinyun, after traveling over a thousand miles, the losses incurred along the way, combined with weight loss, would mean that the costs would add up to a significant loss. Because of all these troubles, although the people of Gyoji Abeo had mastered the technique of taming wild cattle, they had not dared to expand their breeding scale, usually only raising enough for Iron City. Raising more not only wouldn’t make money but could also lead to losses. But now, with the canned meat technology proposed by Yang Chen, all these problems could be easily solved. Moreover, we can not only make canned beef but also pork sausages and canned lamb. By the way, what do our sheep look like? Yang Chen was also getting excited and suddenly asked another question. The Gao family father and son were momentarily taken aback. Sheep, it’s just. Sheep, what else can it look like? Upon hearing this response, Yang Chen awkwardly scratched his head. Ah, ha, what I meant to say is, if the sheep are of the long-haired variety, we could have other businesses to pursue. The Gao family father and son immediately lit up with interest. Oh. What other businesses can we do? For example, wool felt, wool and fabric, yarn business, Yang Chen said with a beaming smile. The rise of the great Ene. Kingdom back on Blue Star actually began with the sheep-eating movement. But many people don’t know why they fenced off land to raise sheep. It was because collecting sheep wool could be used to make felt. Back then in Europa, the textile technology of various countries was very advanced. Gaul and the Roman city-states had impressive textile techniques and the fabrics they produced were well-known throughout Europa. the fabrics of the great Ine kingdom, at that time simply couldn’t compete with them. It wasn’t until the people of Ine discovered that sheep wool could be made into felt, which was warm and durable, that they found a market. Compared to ordinary coarse cloth, it was far superior, quickly gaining consumer favor. Thus, their landlords began to enclose land for sheep farming. Subsequently, more advanced woolen fabrics and yarn production techniques emerged, as the wool production. capacity could no longer meet the demand for yarn, they discovered that cotton could be used as a substitute for wool. This led to the development of cotton yarn technology, and thus the modern textile industry was born. Therefore, the wool textile industry is indeed a highly profitable venture. Especially in recent days, Yang Chin observed the daily necessities of the common people in Bintai City. He found that most of them wore linen clothes, which were not warm at all in the harsh winter. Meanwhile, the wealthy donned heavy animal skin garments in winter. However, not everyone can afford expensive furs, so the market for felt is quite evident. Moreover, felt can be used not only for clothing but also for blankets, bedding, cushions, and more, making its applications vast. So, sheep farming is a good business. And he still didn’t know what kind of sheep the locals raised. If he could discover a few good breeds, he could really strike it rich. Even on present-day Blue Star, high-quality cashmere is an extremely scarce raw material in the garment industry. The country he was in, Yen, is the largest cashmere. exporter on blue star. During the peak season, high-quality cashmere can sell for 900,000 per ton, and this is just ordinary cashmere. If it’s top-grade hergus goat cashmere, it can fetch nearly 200,000 per ton. This cashmere is so rare that it usually comes from hergus goats that are less than 12 months old. Each young goat can only yield less than 30 grams at a time. This cashmere is only 13 .5 microns thick, making it the finest natural. Fiber on blue star. Garments made from this cashmere are not only warm and breathable, but the most crucial aspect is the wonderful skin-friendly sensation you feel when wearing it. The comfort level is beyond comparison. This cashmere is almost entirely contracted by the brother brands of the Roman city-states. Every year, they send dedicated personnel to yen for procurement, and they almost monopolize the purchase, offering very high prices. Of course, their product prices are also quite impressive. A simple wool sweater starts at 20,000, while fur coats generally begin at over 200,000. Many political giants and entertainment industry stars are loyal fans of this. Brand. So, never underestimate sheep farming. If the sheep are raised well, there is indeed a significant profit to be made.So Yangchen only briefly described the prospects of sheep farming to the Gao father and son, leaving. Them drooling with desire. This business could be done. Ah, this is really great. Brother Yang, in exactly 7 days, it will be the day we pay respects to our ancestors. Our route happens to pass by the iron mine, and. We also need to visit the ranch, as well as inspect the farmland north of our house. If brother Yang has time, why not travel with us and take a look at our family’s properties? After hearing about the big prophet’s Yang Chen painted, the Gao father and son were both intrigued. Gao Peng gave a knowing glance, and Gao Aixian immediately extended an invitation to Yang Chen. Ha, I was just thinking the same thing. After all, if we are to cooperate. In the future, it’s best to understand the state of our industries. Then I can also make arrangements for the later stages so we can achieve the best results.” Yang Chen said with a smile, and Gao Peng nodded in agreement. Exactly, exactly. Thus, both parties reached a consensus regarding their future cooperation. After chatting for a while longer, Yang Chen stood up to take his leave. Exiting the Gao family’s old residence, Yang Chen, swayed back to his own place. He was originally contemplating returning to his own world and coming back after seven days. After all, he had been out for several days to celebrate a birthday, and he wondered how things were at home. However, as soon as he returned to his room, he saw someone sitting inside. It was Gao Chang, whom he had met before. Upon seeing Yang Chen enter, this brother laughed heartily and stood up. Oh, brother Yang, I just came to pay a visit, but unfortunately, you had just stepped out. I was eager to see you, so I rashly stayed behind, and I hope you don’t mind. Yang Chen laughed heartily, how could I mind? Please, have a seat. Inwardly, he was grumbling, does it matter if I mind? You’ve already come in, haven’t you? Oh dear, may I ask where brother Yang went? Why did it take you so long to return? Gao Chang asked with a smile, while Yang Chen was, already cursing internally. How could you not know where I went? Just pretending to be clueless. Ah, ha, I was just invited by the lord of the fortress, and I went to have a meal with him and the others. Yang Chen replied, with a smile, while Gao Chang raised an eyebrow. Oh, may I ask what you discussed with the lord? This guy really lacks subtlety, if you want to know so badly, why not ask Gao Peng? Yang Chen was slightly annoyed but didn’t say much. Just asked a few things, like where I come from and what I think of Bintai City. Gao Chang could tell from Yang Chen’s tone that he was being somewhat perfunctory, realizing he had been a bit too hasty. So he quickly laughed it off, ah, I see. Well, I won’t beat around the bush. Actually, I came this time just to tell you that the Gao father and son are quite treacherous. If you cooperate with them, you must be extra cautious. Moreover, no one can say for sure how Bintai’s city will develop in the future. So brother Yang, it might be wise to wait patiently for a while and make a decision after things stabilize. Goodness, Yang Chen truly didn’t expect Gao Chang to be so direct. From his tone, it seemed he already knew most of what Yang Chen had discussed with Gao Ping and his son. It appeared that this guy had planted spies around Gao Ping and his son. And the fact that he dared to speak to him like this indicated he was ready to tear his relationship with Gao Ping apart. Thinking back to what he had seen in the basement with him conspiring with that third sister, Yang Chen was even more convinced that this guy was planning a rebellion soon. It seemed that the old lady Gao’s mediation was of no use at all. Ah, ha, well, naturally, we need to see first. Yang Chen didn’t want to confront Gao Chang. Head on, after all, he didn’t want to get involved in the grievances between the local natives. As long as whoever is in charge doesn’t hinder his ability to make money, that would be fine. Upon hearing Yang Chen’s response, Gao Chang finally broke into a smile. Ah, that’s good, that’s good. By the way, I heard, Brother Yang, that your hometown produces a type of instant noodles and canned goods that are really delicious? I wonder if I’ll have the chance to try them? As soon as Yang Chen heard this, he immediately confirmed his suspicion that this guy had planted spies around Gao Pying and his son. Ah, of course, you can. Saying this, he casually reached into his backpack and pulled out a bag for Gao Chang. At Gao Chang’s suggestion, he even showed him how to eat it. Sure enough, Gao Chang almost swallowed his tongue in delight. Hmm, this is really delicious. So, brother. Yang, how much of that meat can you and that snowflake candy get? I want it all. He said, pulling out a leather pouch and placing it on the table. Yang Chen’s eyes immediately lit up. Wow, you’re openly trying to bribe me. Gao Chang’s intention was to win Yang Chen over. He wanted him to remain neutral in any future events that might occur. Realizing this, Yang Chen naturally accepted the generous gift offered. He he, since you’re willing to pay. I certainly don’t mind benefiting from both sides. After all, I don’t want to get involved in the disputes among you local natives, as long as it doesn’t affect my ability to make money. He casually took out the remaining dozen cans and ten bags of sugar from his space and handed them to Gao Chang. Gao Chang didn’t even look, just picked up the items and left. Yang Chen quickly opened the leather pouch, and sure enough, it was filled with shiny, little treasures. Moreover, the quality was much better than what he had obtained before. Just by looking at the brightness, he could tell it was of much higher purity than before, and this pouch definitely weighed over. 3 kilograms. Speaking of which, he hadn’t even exchanged the gold he got from Gao Xan last time. If he added that to this, he would have around 4 kilograms of gold in his hands. It seemed that this time when he returned, he would need to find his old classmates again, when Yang Chen came out of Xianhui’s studio, he had gained over 1 .55 million. Since the matters with the Gao family had temporarily come to a close, he decided. To return to Bazhou for a look. As for touring North Mirror with the Gao family, that would have to wait until seven days later, so there was no need to rush. For the next few days, it would be better to come back and help. Take care of the family business. However, the first thing he did upon returning was to go to his old classmate Xianhui’s studio and exchange most of the gold he had. Recently, Eastern Europe had been quite unstable due to localized conflicts, causing the price of gold to skyrocket to 388 yuan per gram. He and Xianhui exchanged 4,000 grams, bringing back over 1.55 million. He didn’t plan to touch this money recklessly, instead, he intended to keep it as startup capital for his future business ventures. As for the ruby bracelet that old lady Gao had given him, he didn’t plan to sell it immediately. After all, such a good item shouldn’t be taken out too often. Even though he had a good relationship with Sienui, he was still afraid of arousing suspicion. If it were to spread and attract gossip, it would always be troublesome. So, he planned to keep the ruby bracelet for now and wait for a suitable opportunity to sell it later. After leaving Xianhui’s house, he drove straight to his newly opened Mr. Hamburger fast food restaurant. This time when he arrived, it was indeed not as busy as it had been a few days ago. A few days ago, when the new store opened with great discounts, there were often long lines and at one point, students coming to buy hamburgers could be seen queuing outside for over a hundred meters, but in recent days, several nearby universities have already gone on break and with the year-end approaching, the promotional discounts have also stopped. So, naturally, the business in the store isn’t as booming as it was a couple of days ago. However, even though there aren’t long lines like before, the business is still quite good. As soon as you push the door open, you can see the store is still packed and there are several delivery guys waiting at the counter for their orders. When mom saw him come back, her eyes lit up, you child, where have you been these past few days? You didn’t answer your calls, come in and help. Sure. Young Chan took off his coat, changed into the store’s uniform and turned to head into the kitchen to help. Mom had been busy in the back for a while, and it was just right for her to take orders in the front, making it a bit easier. Meanwhile, he was in the back, working with his uncle and dad to make burgers. During college, he had worked part-time at McDonald’s and Kaifeng Cuisine during a few holidays, so this kind of work was second nature to him. With one more person, the speed of serving food was much happier than before. The family was busy until nearly 2 in the afternoon, finally finishing the lunch rush. At this time, dad and uncle weren’t idle either. The two of them went back to the kitchen and brought out pots of freshly marinated food to the front. By this time, a long line had formed in front of their marinated food display case. The customers were mostly local elderly folks and neighbors. Although their business hadn’t been open for long, their excellent flavors had already made a name for themselves in the area. Many neighbors had become regulars, especially with the year-end approaching. Many wanted to buy more cooked food to stock up for the new year. Since they also had to manage the burger shop, the marinated food was sold at set times. Generally, they would prepare two pots a day, one at 10 in the morning and another at 2.30 in the afternoon. Each time, they put the food out, it wouldn’t take long before it was snatched up by the nearby neighbors. The reason their marinated food was so popular was simple. First, it tasted good, and second, it was cheap. Plus, with uncles. Help and strategizing, they always had some little tricks when selling. For example, their marinated food prices were generally 1 or 2 yuan cheaper than other nearby places. They also introduced a special meat dish every day. For instance, today it was marinated pig’s head meat on sale and tomorrow it would be marinated beef shank. Of course, these were limited purchases as they had to be paired with other items for sale. Additionally, if you spent a certain amount, you would receive a box of assorted dishes for free. It was these sale strategies that made their marinated food consistently popular. After being placed on the shelves, it would be sold out in less than half an hour. So, even though they hadn’t been open long, they had already become a bona fide star on this street. They also adhered to another principle, quantity control, absolutely no overproduction. There was only so much each day, and once it was sold out, that was it. The reason for this was twofold, one, they still had the burger shop business to manage, and two, their collaboration with Zhang Yuchen had recently gotten on track. Zhang. Yu Qian’s live streaming sales had been doing quite well, especially after she ordered a lot of small boxes of cooked food to sell alongside alcohol. Many who had tried their cooked food felt it was quite good. They had repeatedly repurchased from Zhang Yu Qian, so every day they received a certain amount of orders from her. It could be said that their business was gradually getting on track. However, because the business was getting busier, the family had to make some trade-offs. Currently, the store was run by dad, mom, and uncle, while Yang Qian often disappeared for several days at a time. With not enough manpower, the three of them decided to hold off on expanding. The production of cooked food for now, IT was just past 10 in the evening, and after a busy day, the little shop was finally about to close. Yang Chen began tidying up and preparing to shut down. The family of four quickly cleaned the shop thoroughly. They also got the ingredients ready for the next day, and only then did they have time to sit down and rest. After a whole day of work, the family hadn’t really had a chance to eat. Fortunately, There were still some leftover meat pies in the shop, so they made a few burgers and started chatting while eating. Mom, how’s the business at home these days? Yang Chen asked, taking a bite of his burger. As soon as Yang, Ma heard this, her eyes lit up with joy. Business has been pretty good lately. The burger shop can make over 10,000 a day. And the braised food shop can bring in 2 to 3,000 a day. If you add both together, the net profit can be around 10,000. Ha, if we can keep this up for a year, we can buy a house in Basho. When it came to the restaurant’s profits, mom’s eyes sparkled with excitement. The thought that if such, a profit scale could be maintained for a year, they could buy a house in Bazho and fulfill a lifelong wish made her even more energized. On the other side, dad, who had been rubbing his legs, straightened up at the mention of buying a house. After so many years of working outside, being able to buy a house in Bazho and provide a solid foundation for his son was the lifelong dream of the old couple. Now that their dream was finally becoming a reality, they were naturally full of energy. Just a couple of days ago, the old couple had actually felt a bit uneasy. After all, the new shop had just opened, and although business was booming, they knew it was mainly due to the grand opening promotions and the fact that the nearby universities were still in session. The real test for their little shop would come after the students went on break. During this time, the promotional period for the new shop had ended, and with the students on vacation, the sales during this period would reflect the true profit level of their shop. However, they were surprised to find that even after the students went on break, the business in the shop remained so good. This boosted the confidence of the old couple even more. As Yang Chen watched his parents’ expressions, he felt a pang of guilt. How should he tell them that he had already bought a house? If he said it now, it would surely lead to a beating from his parents. Moreover, knowing their personalities, they would definitely suspect that he had been up to no good. Indeed, how could one earn enough money to buy two houses worth over 10 million in such a short time through legitimate business? So, several times he almost spoke up, but he swallowed his words back down. It seemed that the matter of the house would have to wait for a more suitable time. Now was not the right moment to bring it up. By the way, dad, mom, uncle, I see you all are too busy. And sometimes I have to run business outside, so I can’t come to help in the shop often. Yang Chen expressed. His thoughts, he really didn’t want to see his parents so exhausted. Unexpectedly, as soon as he said this, he was met with a chorus of objections from his parents. Hey, how can that be? Our shop looks like it’s making a lot, but it’s also the hard work of you, your uncle, and us. We’re all family, and splitting the profits is easy to say, but if we hire someone, we have to pay a salary. In that case, it wouldn’t be worth it. As soon as Dad and Mom heard this, they shook their heads vigorously, opposing the idea of hiring more people. However, Uncle was smiling and did not voice any objections. Yang Chen glanced at Uncle and then shared his thoughts. Mom, Dad, actually, this is what I think. Our shop is doing so well right now, but I believe a crisis will come when spring arrives next year. Oh, what do you mean by that? As soon as dad and mom heard the word crisis, they immediately perked up their ears. You think about it, our hamburger business is doing so well, what do you think others will do when they see it? They will definitely copy us. And our hamburger shop itself isn’t that difficult. If others see us doing so well, how could they not plagiarize? It’s very likely that after the spring festival, when the nearby universities start their new semester, several hamburger shops will pop up. As Yang Chen said this, Yang dad and Yang mom immediately became worried. They knew that what Young Chin said was true. The reason their business had been so booming recently was due to two factors. One was that they had chosen the right time to open their shop. Basho City had just recovered from the pandemic and many small restaurants had closed down during this time due to a lack of customers. So they faced little competition. The second reason was that. Their shop offered delicious food at reasonable prices which attracted so many customers. But by next year, when everyone had adjusted, the competition would surely become fierce. Not to mention learning to open a hamburger. Shop from you, even opening a spicy hot pot or chicken pot shop next door could divert a lot of customers. So if they wanted to sustain their business in the long run, they had to prepare for the future now. So what do you think we should do? After hearing Yang Chen analyze the future prospects, Yang Dad and Yang Mom’s mood immediately darkened. Open a branch. Our model has already been successfully validated in a single store, so what we need to do next is to open several more branches. Although this will lead to increased rent and personnel costs. But if we open enough branches, we can still ensure that we have the same revenue and net profit even if the profit from a single store declines. Upon hearing this, Yang Dad and Yang Mom fell silent. They clearly felt that this operation carried a bit of risk, but Yang Chen’s second uncle, who was nearby, clapped his hands in approval. Good kid, it seems this period of training hasn’t been in vain, being able to think of the shows you have some ideas. Yang Chen smiled, knowing that his second uncle would support him. After all, in their family, only the second uncle had truly done big business. The second uncle must have already made some judgments about the future business direction of their hamburger shop. At this moment, young dad and young mom turned their attention to the second uncle. Old heir, is this really reliable? Young dad asked, to which the second uncle laughed heartily. Reliable, very reliable, this idea is very correct. Big brother and sister-in-law, I don’t know if you’ve. Noticed, but in the past few days, at least four groups of people have come to our shop several times. Each time they ordered different hamburgers and sets, stayed in the shop for a long time, and took notes in that little. Notebook. I suspect those people or other businesses coming to scout. Hearing the second uncle say this, dad and mom’s faces darkened even more. The couple had only ever done small businesses before and had never faced. Such a booming business. So after making this hamburger shop successful, many situations were new to them. They had no experience at all, especially regarding the issue of competitors plagiarizing. If it weren’t for the second uncle’s keen observation, they wouldn’t have noticed that potential competitors had already come to scout. To prove that he was not speaking falsely, the second uncle even pulled up the shop’s surveillance footage. Sure enough, in the surveillance videos from the past two days, they found four groups of people frequently entering their shop to place orders. Faced with the impending competition, dad and mom looked increasingly worried. But big brother. And sister-in-law, we don’t need to panic, after all, we have the first mover advantage. The year hasn’t even passed yet. We can really take this time to plan well and open several more branches. After the spring festival, there will be a month before the universities start. This month is enough for us to renovate and prepare. The second uncle seemed to completely agree with Yang Chen’s idea.At this moment, Yang Chen smiled and said, so, we can start bringing in some staff for training now. In this month, we should be able to train a few skilled workers. Mom and dad nodded in agreement, realizing that the best solution now was indeed to open more branches. They knew that when spring arrived next year and others opened their new stores, their customer flow would inevitably be divided and the profit from a single store would definitely decrease. At that point, it wouldn’t be cost-effective for the three of them to manage just one store. It would be better to open several branches, which would be more profitable. So, where do you plan to open this new store? Dad and mom asked again. Well, I want. To open one at the south gate of the Polytechnic University and another at the Golden Triangle intersection of the Sports University and the Finance University. Ha, you want to open too? Dad and mom were surprised, their mouth’s agape. They had thought their son only wanted to open one branch, but it turned out this kid had quite the ambition, wanting to open two at once. Ah, of course. If we’re going to open, we might as well take a bigger step. Opening three stores is just right, dad, mom, and uncle, each of you can manage one, maximizing our manpower. Moreover, you need to change your mindset. From now on, you should see yourselves as managers and look at things from a managerial perspective. The main focus will be on inventory, sales, and cost control in the store. As for making burgers, we’ve already hired people for that, so just leave it to them. After hearing Yang Chen’s words, mom and dad exchanged glances. They were filled with both hope and concern about the future Yang Chen painted. The hope was that if it really worked out, their business could grow significantly, and they might truly become big bosses. The concern was whether taking such big steps might lead to trouble. As for the two locations Yang Chen shows, the couple had no doubts at all. Those were indeed prime locations, like the Polytechnic University, which is a nationally renowned key university. There are over 30,000 students enrolled, and with teachers and other staff, that university alone has around 40,000 people. So opening a branch at the south gate of this university is indeed a good choice. Moreover, just a wall away from this university is another key university, the Basho Medical University. However, the medical university does not have a main gate, only a few small entrances. As for the second store, located at the intersection of the sports university and the finance university, it goes without saying. That area is called the Golden Triangle, so one can imagine how large the foot traffic is. Recently, I’ve often passed by those universities, and every time I do, I observe the business situation there. The impact of the pandemic over the past two years has been significant on physical businesses. And many physical stores there are up for transfer. So I think this gives us a great opportunity to lay out our plans early. In fact, since opening this burger shop, Yang Chen had already started contemplating opening branches. After all, his initial purpose for starting this burger shop was not to make a lot of money. He mainly wanted to find a reasonable and legal source for the funds he had brought from another world. After all, it’s hard to trace the business of a small restaurant. And small restaurants near universities have always had a large flow of customers and abundant cash flow. So they had always been his focus and it just so happened that in the past few days he had stumbled upon several very good locations. Those locations had previously been small restaurants catering to students but in the past two years due to poor business they had all closed down. The rental notices posted outside had probably been there for a long time. He had already noted down the phone numbers and after persuading his parents today he planned to go check them out tomorrow. Alright, let’s do it this way. Dad Yang finally made up his mind and gave the go-ahead, while Mom Yang didn’t say much more. The family finally reached a consensus on opening a branch store. Early the next morning, Yang Chen got up early and first, delivered a truckload of beef and chicken to the store. Then he drove straight to the south gate of the Polytechnic University to take a look at the shop. This store is located at the corner of Shueji Street, directly opposite the south gate of the Polytechnic University, and the location is quite good. The previous store was very large, with over 200 square meters on a single floor, totaling more than 400 square meters across two floors, and it was said to have a basement. It used to be a hot pot restaurant, but now, due to poor business, it couldn’t be rented out. The landlord divided the shop into three smaller storefronts, each about 70 to 80 square meters, and rented them separately. He was interested in one of them, parked his car at the store entrance, and was just about to get out when he froze. He happened to see a group of people laughing and coming out from a nearby shop. As soon as Yang Chen saw them, his eyes turned red because he recognized the leader. It was Zhao Gao, the one who had been beaten up by his second uncle at the police station back in his hometown. Next to him was his cousin Zhao Guang and the rest were their lackeys from the village. Remembering how he had been chased by strangers when he left his hometown last time, Yang Chen felt both shocked and angry so he didn’t rush to get out of the car. Instead, he pulled out a hat and put it on, pretending to be on a phone call to avoid being recognized. He was also quietly keeping an eye on these guys, wondering how they ended up here. When he saw them get into a car and speed off onto the road, he quietly followed them. Coincidentally, the place they were heading to was exactly the Golden Triangle, where he was also going. Watching Zhao Gao and Zhao Guang come out from a shop, near the Golden Triangle, driving away with swagger. This time, Yang Qin didn’t follow them but sat in the car lost in thought. After a while, his phone rang. It was the landlord he had arranged to meet, calling to check on him since he hadn’t shown up. Yang Chen quickly returned the call and then drove back to the area near the south gate of the Polytechnic University. By this time, the landlord was already waiting for him at the entrance. Yang Chen exchanged pleasantries with the landlord and then went inside to take a look. This set of shops was a two-story building facing the street with a yard in the back. In the yard, there was a row of warehouses and converted residential houses and behind the yard was Xiangshan, a small mountain about a thousand meters high. At the top of the mountain was Xiangshan Park, which attracted many tourists every weekend for hiking. After climbing the mountain, they would come down to the foot of the mountain to find restaurants to eat. Moreover, this shop used to be just a street away from the Polytechnic University, so countless teachers and students would choose to dine here every day. Therefore, the business here had always been quite good. Until the last two years, on one hand, it was affected by the pandemic and on the other hand, it faced the impact of internet e-commerce. Additionally, The shop owner was getting old and his children had settled abroad, so he had lost interest in running the business and decided to rent out the shop. It used to be rented out as a whole but because the space was too large, it was difficult to find tenants so it was divided into three storefronts for separate rental. Yangchen took a rough look around the shop, the two floors had a total area of about 200 square meters. The first floor could be divided into a 30 square meter operation room and a warehouse of about 20 square meters. This way, there could be 150 square meters of business space, right next to the university. He could also hire some student workers, which would help reduce labor costs. It seemed like a pretty good deal, except the rent wasn’t cheap. It was 150,000 a year, and the landlord said this was the price. Considering the current poor market conditions, if it were a normal season, the rent would definitely be at least 200 ,000 a year. Of course, if he didn’t want a rent, he could also buy the shop. There were two. Other separated shops next door, totaling 600 square meters, and with the small yard in the back, the total area exceeded 1,000 square meters. The reason their family could have such a large area is that this place used to be a farming village. Later, as the area of Basho City continued to expand, they were incorporated into the city. Moreover, about 20 years ago, the main campus of the Polytechnic University moved here, and the land prices skyrocketed. The landlord also said that if they wanted to buy, it would be $1,500,000 and the basement would be given for free. To be honest, this price isn’t considered expensive for a second-tier city like Bazho. This made Yongchun feel a bit regretful, wondering why he had rushed to buy those two apartments before. If he had the over $1,000,000 from the Emerald, he could have secured this courtyard for himself. However, this thought only lingered in his mind, after all, commercial properties are not as booming as they were a few years ago, especially under the backdrop of the impact of online e-commerce, making it increasingly difficult to run a physical business. Otherwise, these few commercial properties wouldn’t have been sitting here for over a year without being rented out. Yang Chin didn’t rush to agree with the landlord, he just casually asked, boss, when I came before, I saw someone just leaving after looking at the house. Oh, are you talking about Xiao Zhao and the others? The landlord was very friendly and had no guard up, so he shared Zhao Gao and their situation with Yang Chen. Those few people are from 30 miles away, saying they want to set up a cooperative in the town and want to open a fresh food chain in the city. They are currently looking for suitable commercial properties and have come to see me several times, but they haven’t given a definite answer. To be honest, I don’t really want to rent to them. They want to rent all three shops, but they can only pay 300 ,000 a year. I think it’s not worth it, and there are many students around, but how many of them can actually cook? The school’s family area is separated from here by a street, and there’s also a vegetable market over. There. Who would want to run all the way to the school gate to buy vegetables? So, I haven’t rushed to agree to them. After hearing the landlord say this, Yang Chen had a clearer idea. It turned out that Zhao Gao was in Bazhou city to do business, and since that was the case, he needed to think of a way. During this time, besides keeping an eye on his own hamburger shop, he was also in constant communication with friends back home to understand the Zhao family’s movements. Especially after his second uncle revealed the past grievances between him and the Zhao family, Yangchen couldn’t help but keep it in mind. He recalled that day when they were chased while returning to the city from Haiyan village on the mountain road. If he hadn’t been alert that time, their family might not have made it back. As the saying goes, one should never have malicious intentions but always be on guard. So after that incident, he contacted some classmates still in his hometown and subtly inquired about the Zhao family’s current situation. The result was shocking. The Zhao family had unknowingly developed into a dominant force in Haiyan village over the years. It turned out that after Zhao Shangshan became successful, he took Yang Chen’s former second aunt, Xinxinghua, and left Haiyan village. No one knew where they went, some said they went to the provincial capital, Yenzhou, others said they went to the capital city, and some said they went south to develop. Regardless of where they went, Zhao Shangshan must have made a fortune. Meanwhile, his brothers and nephews who stayed in their hometown relied on the money he sent back to start businesses. His elder brother, Zhao Mengshan, was already a notorious thug in the area. With Zhao Shangshan’s financial support and his equally fierce sons, they quickly developed locally through bullying and monopolizing the market. For instance, Zhao Mengshan inherited the cattle farm left by Zhao Shangshan, which has been expanding in scale in recent years. Sons, Zhao Gao and Zhao Guang, opened a slaughterhouse monopolizing the slaughter business in the village. In the early years, when the real estate market was booming, they even engaged in earthwork business, which everyone understands.So their family relied on the savings accumulated over the years to support a large group of thugs. In recent years, it is said that they have ventured into quite a few shady businesses. Rumor has it that they are involved in smuggling and running underground gambling dens, among other things. However, these rumors are mostly hearsay, and not many people know the specifics. After learning about the Zhao family’s situation, Yang Chen became wary of them. After all, they are not a law -abiding family, and considering the entanglements between the two families, he has always worried that they might come looking for trouble. Based on his understanding of the Zhao family’s personality, if they were to find out that his family was doing business in Bazhou, then even if his family just wanted to keep a low profile and not provoke them, maintaining peace between the two families would be unlikely. The reason the Zhao family is so wary of them is likely because they fear that Uncle Air might dig up old grievances from the past. They must be afraid that the incident involving Xinxinghua colluding with Zhao, Xiangshan to harm Uncle Air, which ultimately led to the death of their own son, might be exposed. They would certainly go to great lengths to silence the Yang family. Therefore, it is impossible for the two families to put aside their grudges. Since understanding the feud between the two families, Yang Chen has been monitoring the Zhao family’s movements. Previously, the Zhao family had been quietly making money in Haiyan village, so he had no intention of provoking them. Although he knew that the feud with the Zhao family would eventually need to be addressed, they currently did not have the strength to confront them, so biding their time and developing quietly was the only path for his family. But no one expected that recently, the Zhao family’s influence had begun to infiltrate Bazho. Although Bazho is large, with a permanent population exceeding 10 million when it comes to doing business. it is actually quite small and it is inevitable that the two families would cross paths one day. Yang Chin did not want to be caught off guard when that time came. Based on his understanding of the Zhao family, if they were to find out that his family had opened a chain burger restaurant in Bazho, then all sorts of underhanded tactics might be employed against them. Just thinking about that possibility made Yang Chin feel overwhelmed. It seems this matter must be taken seriously. After finishing looking at the house, he did not rush to finalize the purchase but told the landlord uncle that he needed to go home and discuss it with his family. The uncle, in a good mood, agreed with a smile. With a heavy heart, Yang Chin drove home just in time for lunch and the family seemed to be doing quite well in business. He quickly changed his clothes and went into the shop to help, not finishing until after 2 in the afternoon when the last customer was sent off. He then hurriedly took out the marinated goods to sell with his dad and uncle heir. In no time, they were sold out by the nearby neighbors. By around 3 in the afternoon, the family finally had a moment to catch their breath. While tidying up and cleaning, they began preparing for the evening business. By 4 o’clock, they were finally ready, and the whole family had a moment to relax. Ah. After a whole day, I was thinking, my son is right, once the spring festival is over, we really need to hire a few people. Mom said while wiping her sweat and mumbling. Indeed. These old arms and legs. Really can’t keep up anymore. Dad chimed in, massaging his legs. The couple, both in their 40s, were still relatively healthy, but they were not getting any younger. A few days ago, due to booming business, they were making so much money that they could count it until their hands cramped. They were too excited to feel tired. However, in recent days, as business continued to thrive, the couple was starting to feel overwhelmed. Plus, yesterday, Yang Chen had mentioned the idea of opening a branch and after some thought, they realized it made sense. The competition that was bound to come would eventually return, so to ensure their current profits, they needed to open more branches. Yang Chen laughed heartily and quickly began to encourage his parents with grand visions. That’s right. And mom and dad, think about it, if our branch opens successfully this time, then this model can be replicated. In the coming year, we aim to open more branches. We strive to have branches all over Bazho within a year. Once we accumulate enough management experience, we will replicate this model nationwide. By then. Our hamburger shops will be everywhere in the country, and when that time comes, one of you will be the chairman, and the other will be the chairman’s wife. Wouldn’t that be wonderful? Mom and dad listened, dumbfounded. Can we really achieve that? Yang Chen laughed heartily, what’s impossible about it? Think about our relative Yang Liang’s spicy hot pot? And his nephew Zhang Gufu’s spicy hot pot? Those two started by selling spicy mixed dishes, and in just a few years, they opened over 10,000 franchise stores nationwide. Each franchisee can earn 5 to 6 thousand, and recently, Yang Liang is about to go public. If someone’s selling spicy mixed dishes can go public, why can’t we? Hearing Yang Chin say this, the old couple was indeed a bit confused. A month ago, they were still worrying about their livelihood running a noodle shop. But now, their son was confidently saying that their newly opened hamburger shop would go public in the future. Although they had confidence in their hamburger shop, hearing that it would be open nationwide and go public left them a bit bewildered. At that. Moment, Uncle Air chimed in, big brother and sister-in-law, what Dinwan said isn’t impossible. If we run this shop well, it really could go public. Once Uncle Air spoke, the expressions on the old couple’s faces relaxed a bit. After all, they trusted Uncle Air more than Yang Chen. Although the old couple was older, their minds were not rigid, and the more they thought about it, the more they felt that what Yang Chen and Uncle Air said made sense. So their attitude changed. Yang Chen smiled at his parents and said, so, what you need to do in the future is two things. One is to learn to delegate and train. When hiring new people, establish a training process. The second is to learn how to manage from this. Uncle Air nodded at this. That’s right. In fact, management is also a discipline and keeping track of inventory, storage, and sales in real time will help formulate future business strategies. As for training, you don’t need to worry too much. At worst, just find a few experienced managers who have worked at Golden Arches or Kaifung Cuisine. Mom and Dad nodded vigorously. Yes, that makes sense. Hiring. Experienced managers will definitely come with high salaries. Uncle Aaron Yongchen exchanged glances and could only smile wryly and shake their heads. It seemed that changing mom and dad’s smallholder mindset wouldn’t be accomplished in a day or two. But that’s okay, they had plenty of time. Just as they were about to chat a bit more, customers suddenly started coming in outside. After 5 o’clock, it was dinner time. Although the nearby universities were on break, there were still many tutoring classes around. Every day at this time, the children from various after-school care and tutoring classes would bring a wave of profit peaks to their family. Although since last year, the government had imposed regulations on various tutoring institutions, many interest classes began to spring up like mushrooms after rain after the academic tutoring classes were cleaned up. Calligraphy. Classes, music classes, various sports interest classes all started to emerge. And parents in Yen country are known for being willing to spend money on their children. Moreover, with the winter vacation approaching, various After-school care classes also began to pop up. There were several universities near Yang Chen’s family, so there were the most tutoring classes in this area. The existence of these tutoring classes also brought significant benefits to their business. Although it had only been a few days, their hamburger shop had already spread among the children attending interest classes nearby. Everyone knew that Mr. Hamburger’s burgers were not only large and delicious but also affordable. For the same price, you couldn’t get full at places like McDonald’s or Burger King, but at their shop, you could eat to your heart’s content. Naturally, the kids with money chose to vote with their feet. Because of this, every evening at 5 o’clock, their shop would welcome a rush of customers. By 6 or 7 o’clock, when the locals finished work, this evening peak would last until they closed at 10. However, today they closed a bit early, at 9.30, because they had sold out of all their prepared ingredients. Just as they locked the door, the family began cleaning up while preparing for the next day’s business. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door, it was Zhang Yuchen from next door coming to pick up her order. Sister Yuchian, you’re here. Every time Yang Chen saw this curvaceous young woman, he couldn’t help but swallow. Her figure, with its alluring curves, had a significant impact on a young guy like him. Zhang Yuchian smiled slightly. Yes, I came to pick up some goods. Sure, just a moment. Yang Chen replied, quickly turning to the kitchen. In no time, he and his uncle brought out a large box of Zhang Yuchian’s order. That’s right, Zhang Yuchian’s orders now required a big box every day. Ever since she started collaborating with their shop, her liquor store business had improved significantly. The main reason was that the alcohol sold particularly well, and with the purchase of alcohol, customers received snacks. For just a few or several extra dollars, they could get a deli combo. The key was that their deli food was never skimped on, it was substantial, clean, and hygienic, and most importantly, it tasted great. Who wouldn’t like that? So now, the two businesses complemented each other, creating a thriving atmosphere. By the way, Uncle Yang, add 30 pig ears for tomorrow, they’d been really popular lately. Zhang Yuchin said with a smile to his uncle, who nodded, no problem. The uncle and nephew helped Zhang Yuchin carry the full box of deli food to her liquor store next door. Ever since the two businesses started working together, Zhang Yuchin had even brought her vacuum sealing machine to the Yang family, allowing them to use it freely. Having received benefits from her, helping out with this little task was nothing. After leaving Zhang Yuchin’s place, Yang Chen noticed his uncle’s teasing gaze. Uncle, why are you looking at me like that? Hey, what are you pretending? To be confused about? But, if I were 20 years younger, I would definitely pursue someone as beautiful as Zhang Yuchian. Cough, cough. Uncle, don’t say such nonsense. Ha, what do you know? Women in this age. Group have the best taste, as they say, when peaches ripen. Uncle. Oh, still feeling shy, ha? The two joked and laughed as they returned to the shop. As soon as they entered, they saw Yang Chen’s mother with a gloomy expression, putting down the phone. What’s wrong, mom? Yangchen immediately noticed her worried look and quickly asked. Oh, your cousin just called. Yangyan? What did she call for? Yangyan was Yangchen’s distant cousin, who had been doing business in the provincial capital, Yanzhou. 20 years ago, she had gone out to work. She started in the capital, saved some money, and after marrying a good husband, returned to Yanzhou to start a business with him. Initially, they dealt in clothing, and later they joined a domestic hamburger franchise. They hit the right trend, and as the younger generation grew up, the simple and quick western fast food became increasingly popular. Seizing the opportunity, they opened about 10 of these franchise stores in one go. Their business grew larger and larger, and about 10 years ago, they brought her parents to the provincial capital to enjoy life. Later on, there was a time when Yang Ma worked at her hamburger shop. Unfortunately, due to some issues, she stopped working there. After that, there was little contact between them, so when Mom mentioned that Yang, Yan had called, Yang Chen was quite surprised. She asked me where I’ve been lately and what I’m doing. Yang Chen’s expression suddenly changed and he hurriedly said, you didn’t tell her, did you? Mom rolled her eyes, am I that foolish? I just told her our family is working in the south. It turned out that ever since he returned from his hometown and learned about the feud between his second uncle and the Zhao family, Yang Chen had told his family that if they received calls from relatives back home, they shouldn’t easily reveal too much. After all, no one could guarantee whether the other party was sent by the Zhao family to gather information. Hearing mom say this, Yang Chan let out a sigh of relief. What did she say? She seemed a bit hesitant, but her words hinted that we should be careful. She said someone is looking for us and has contacted her a few times recently, trying to find out about our situation. She managed to brush them off with excuses, but lately, she has felt like someone is following her, so she called to warn me. Mom’s words made the family’s expressions grow even more serious. It seemed that the Zhao family was indeed relentless. They had wanted to avoid drawing attention but unexpectedly the Zhao family was still tracking their whereabouts. If they found out, what good would it be for their family? The good mood the family had was instantly shattered by this news. Yangchen fell silent, he had originally wanted to keep a low profile but it seemed the Zhao family had no intention of giving them a chance. After working for over an hour to prepare the materials needed for tomorrow, dad and mom went upstairs to rest and Yangchen wanted to return to his little nest. But just as he stepped out, he saw his second uncle standing at the Door with a gloomy expression, Shan Wan, let’s find a place to have a drink, just the two of you s. In the small barbecue shop, smoke swirled around and many diners were happily chatting away. His. Ha. His second. Uncle raised the white liquor in front of him, tilted his head back and down the glass, squinting his eyes in enjoyment. After a while, he finally set the glass down. Shan Wan, I want to go back. Yang Chen was taken. A back, go back? Back where? Back to the village. What? Uncle, if you go back now, wouldn’t that be like a sheep entering a tiger’s den? Yang Chen was immediately anxious upon hearing this. But staying here isn’t a solution. Besides, the Zhao family has already freed up their hands and started looking for us. Rather than waiting for them to find us and drag you down with me, it’s better for me to go back voluntarily. His second uncle. Looked at Yang Chen seriously, and Yang Chen slammed the glass in his hand onto the table. No, you can’t go back. Besides, what’s there to be afraid of if they come looking for us? In this vast world, I don’t believe they would dare to go against the heavens. Moreover, this is Bazho, not their little territory in Haiyan village. Seeing Yangchen so agitated, his second uncle could only shake his head with a bitter smile, Shanwan, you’re still too young. If they find us, even if they don’t dare to come openly, they have a thousand ways to make it impossible for us to continue our business. I know those scoundrels from the Zhao family all too well. His. Second uncle’s words were not unfounded. In recent times, as Yangchen learned more, he increasingly understood what kind of people the Zhao family’s nephews were. One could say that each and every one of them deserved to be shot on sight. Elder brother and sister-in-law have worked hard all their lives and have only recently found their direction in life and a way to make money. And you have just come of age, soon to enter the stage of starting a family and a career. I hope you all can live safely and soundly, and I don’t want you to get dragged into this mess with me. Yangchen fell silent upon hearing this. He knew that his second uncle genuinely did not want their family to suffer alongside him. But he couldn’t just stand by and watch his second uncle go back to his death, could he? Besides, I’ve been pretending to be crazy and foolish in the village all these years, and it wasn’t for nothing. Even if I go back, they might not be able to do anything to me. Moreover, I have quite a bit of evidence about their family. This time, when I go back, I’m prepared to make a big scene. However, what? His second uncle said next jolted him. Hmm, what do you mean by that, second uncle? His second uncle was taken aback, then laughed it off, oh, I just had a bit too much to drink and was rambling. Yang Chen understood that. His second uncle didn’t want him to get involved, so he shared everything he had seen and heard today. Second uncle, actually, I saw Zhao Gao today. Ah, where? Yang Chen recounted how he had gone to look at a house and encountered Zhao Gao and his brother. He also mentioned how he had recently contacted old classmates to indirectly gather information about the Zhao family. The more his second uncle listened, the more surprised he became, he. Never expected Yang Chen to think so far ahead. He had even started preparing early and had begun to pay attention to the Zhao family. This left him both astonished and touched. Second uncle, I’ve also heard from my friends. That the Zhao family and Haiyan village are not good people. Can you tell me what kind of heinous things they’ve done? We should come up with a plan to deal with them. Upon hearing Yang Chen’s words, his second uncle’s eyes. Lit up, he never imagined his nephew would be so bold. What do you mean, Yuan? I’ve been thinking these past few days, hiding and dodging like this, while they keep pursuing us, isn’t a good idea. Instead of living in. Constant fear, we might as well take the initiative. As Yangchen spoke, he swung his fist in the air with force and his second uncle’s eyes turned a bit red. Exactly, that’s what I was thinking about for this trip back. Then his second uncle shared everything he knew. It turned out that the rumors he had heard were indeed true. For instance, Zhao Gao’s brother, Zhao Guang, had been running a mobile D venue in several villages near Haiyan. village every winter for the past two years. They specifically targeted nearby lines and the farmers in the villages. Each time, they would pay a high price to rent the village’s large auditorium and hire people to spread the word outside. Then they would lend money and take a cut in the factory. Over the past two years, they had committed many heinous acts. For example, some farmers were lured into DU, ultimately losing even the money for spraying, farming pesticides and seeds, leading them to go home and drink pesticides. They also acted as loan sharks, driving people to ruin while collecting debts. They had done a plethora of immoral deeds and in the past two years, they had even started smuggling. In short, the Zhao family had been rampant in the area, making the people of Haiyan village dare to be angry but not speak out. This time, his second uncle planned to return, unite with the Zhao. Family’s victims, gather evidence, and find a way to report them to the authorities. He had thought about it before, but at that time, he was pretending to be crazy and foolish in the village, fearing that people wouldn’t trust him. So he didn’t dare to act, but this time he was ready to take the plunge. Hmm, the idea is good, but we need to quietly enter the village. For instance, when it comes to gathering evidence, we can’t rush it. It’s better for us to take our time rather than alert the enemy. After all, the Zhao family has been operating in the village for many years, with many eyes and ears, and some victims may not dare to stand up due to their intimidation. So, trusting others is not as good as trusting ourselves, we might as well investigate and gather evidence ourselves. Yang Chen quietly shared his thoughts with his second uncle, and indeed, after hearing his ideas, his second uncle nodded repeatedly. By the end, the more he listened, the brighter his eyes became, hmm, that’s indeed a good plan. If this works out, what do you plan to do next? Uncle Air suddenly asked Yang Chen again, and this time it left Yang Chen momentarily stunned. What do you mean? Uncle Air smiled slightly, I mean your chain hamburger shop? Yang Chen still didn’t quite understand what Uncle Air meant, hamburger shop? Just keep it open, right? Uncle Air let out a bitter laugh and shook his head, you, you’re still too young. The business model of this shop is fine, it will definitely become popular in the future, and many branches end. Chains can be opened. But what will you do for supplies as the branches keep opening? Are you still going to rely on the private goods from the port? Uncle Air’s words completely stunned Young Chen. He really hadn’t thought about this issue seriously. Indeed. If more and more branches open in the future, the chain must go legitimate. What will happen to his supply sourcing then? Ah. This, Yang Chen’s expression was slightly awkward, he was, indeed caught off guard by Uncle Air’s question. In fact, ever since he brought Uncle Air back to help out in the shop, he had never let his parents or Uncle Air elaborate on the source of their supplies, fearing that Uncle Air would overthink it. Unexpectedly, Uncle Air had figured it out himself. Initially, he hadn’t thought the hamburger shop could grow that big. First, it was to provide a livelihood for his parents, and second, it was to find a legitimate source to cover up the money he had brought from another world. But who would have thought that the business was getting hotter and had reached the point of needing to open branches? According to his plan, opening three to five branches or even covering the entire bazo would be remarkable. To say anything more about expanding nationwide was just talk. But unexpectedly, Uncle Air took it seriously and his attitude was very serious at this moment. Sean Juan, I consider myself someone who has been a boss. I have great confidence in the hamburger business we are doing now. Although our hamburger shop has only been open for a few days, I find this business very promising. First, the service is quick and most of the ingredients are semi-finished products, which saves a lot of time. Secondly, because this type of shop has a strong takeout attribute, if there are no seats available in the shop after customers place their orders. Customers can also choose takeout as it is very convenient for dining, so the concept of table turnover doesn’t significantly impact the restaurant. Moreover, the Preparation is simple, and the types are straightforward, requiring no chefs, which greatly reduces labor costs. Thus, this fast food aligns perfectly with the fast-paced urban lifestyle. Looking at a few of our neighbors, like Japan and Korea, this type of Western fast food has become very popular after local adaptations. So, if we seriously manage this fast food shop well, it really has the potential to open nationwide in the future. Have to say, Uncle Air is indeed an old hand. While Young Chin was just taking it day by day with the hamburger shop, Uncle Air had thought of so much. And hearing him say this, Young Chin suddenly felt full of confidence about the future development of his family’s hamburger shop. However, Uncle Air then shifted his tone. However, if our hamburger chain continues to expand in the future, it will inevitably have to become formalized and operate as a company. But at that point, can you still be as casual about your sourcing as you are now? What if someone gets jealous and reports you for having an unclear source of supplies, leading to an investigation by the industry and commerce department? Do you think you can still cover up the fact that you are using smuggled meat? Uncle Air’s words, instead of being reassuring, made Yang Chen, who was in a good mood, break out in a cold sweat. Indeed. As the saying goes, rivals are enemies, if domestic competitors can’t compete with you head-on, they will resort to underhanded tactics to bring you down. The key point is that his shop wasn’t without flaws, why was? Is hamburger shop so popular? It was merely relying on daily discounted items to attract customers. Many of these items are quite affordable, even at a loss. Which other businesses would dare to do this? They would have gone bankrupt long ago, but their family can withstand it precisely because the cost of their meat pies is nearly zero. There are no walls that don’t let the wind through in this world. Right now, their business is a family affair, so no one will spill the beans. But once they open branches, they will inevitably need to hire more employees. what if someone bribes an employee or a disgruntled employee leaks information that would be a disaster so we must prepare for the worst seeing yang chan’s serious expression the second uncle knew he was listening he then smoothly continued actually the reason i’m in such a hurry to go back this time is that i have a plan i want to go back and reclaim our land put it to good use and if possible revive my old cattle farm once we have this breeding farm you won’t have to worry about sourcing your supplies anymore we can complete a commercial closed loop ourselves Yang Chen’s eyes suddenly lit up upon hearing this and he looked at his second uncle with a grin. Alright, second uncle, I didn’t expect you to know about the commercial closed loop. Get lost, you little brat. Your second uncle is just pretending to be crazy, I’m not really insane. After the second uncle laid everything out, Yang Chen felt as if his meridians had suddenly been unblocked. In the past, he supported his parents in their business, but it was always one step at a time, he never thought that far ahead. Even when he told his parents he wanted to turn the burger shop into a chain and expand nationwide, it was just talk. To make them happy. Because if he really wanted to expand nationwide, he wouldn’t even know how to operate it. Moreover, he knew it was impossible, as the meat used in his shop was all smuggled. The larger the business grew, the higher the risk of exposure, and he couldn’t think of any good solutions, so he just took it one day at a time. Unexpectedly, his second uncle actively came up with a solution for him. If this plan succeeded, their family. would have its own breeding base back home. From sourcing the main ingredients to front-end sales, they would complete a commercial closed loop. They wouldn’t have to worry about being squeezed by others or fear someone reporting them. By then, their Mr. Burger chain could set sail and expand nationwide. However, to complete this closed loop, they had to deal with the Zhao family and reclaim everything the second uncle had lost. Back in the day, ever since I had my accident, the cattle farm I contracted fell into disrepair. It was a good piece of land. A few years ago, I secretly found someone to transfer it but unexpectedly, this land has gone around in circles and is now rented by the Zhao family. The rent they pay is very low while they continue to raise cattle on that land. Now it’s time to reclaim that land and the two hills behind our old house also belong to us. When your grandfather was still around, we planted quite a few fruit trees on those hills. Later, your father went to work in the city. I also thought it was unprofitable to grow fruit trees so I didn’t manage them much and now those two hills are just lying there. When the second uncle suddenly mentioned those two hills, young Chen was taken aback. Indeed, when his grandfather was still alive, those two hills were his lifeblood. He had eaten plenty of apples and pears grown by his grandfather when he was young, but unfortunately, neither the second uncle nor his father wanted to tend to the orchard. Moreover, there were a few years when fertilizer prices soared, and the fruits couldn’t fetch a good price. After his grandfather passed away, the orchard fell into disrepair. Once we drive the Zhao family away, I plan to go back and make use of those two hills again. The second uncle. Squinted his eyes and said, and Yang Chen was stunned again, what? Are you going to plant fruit trees? The second uncle laughed and tapped his head, what fruit trees? I want to raise turkeys on those two hills. Huh, raise? Turkeys? Yang Chen was truly shocked by his second uncle’s leap in thinking. Uncle, why are you raising turkeys? Yang Chen asked, and his uncle rolled his eyes, somewhat helplessly replying, you, of all people, should pay a. Bit more attention to the family business, don’t you think you’re a big shot? Yang Chen awkwardly shook his head, what, are our turkey burgers selling really well? His uncle smiled and answered, I can’t say they’re just. Good, I can only say they’re incredibly good. Ha, is that so? Now Yang Chen felt a bit embarrassed. Ever since the family opened the burger shop, most of the time it was his uncle and his parents who were busy in the store. While he had become a hands-off manager, because he often ventured into another world for adventures, he didn’t help out much in the shop. so he really wasn’t very aware of which products were selling well. At this moment, his uncle began to explain to him the reason for raising turkeys. Since our burger shop opened, I’ve been keeping track of the sales of our burgers. In the first few days, the beef burgers were the best sellers, but over time, I found that our turkey meat burgers were becoming increasingly popular. Sometimes, the sales of turkey meat burgers in a single day can be double that of beef burgers. Most of the time, the sales of turkey meat burgers are one and a half times that of beef burgers. Hearing such data, Yang Chen couldn’t help but gasp in surprise. Ha? Why is that? This was different from what he had thought. He originally believed that their beef burgers were the most popular. Who would have thought that the most popular ones were actually the turkey meat burgers? His uncle glanced at him, then smiled and continued, the reason is simple, the turkey meat burgers are cheaper. Once his uncle said this, Yang Chen immediately understood. Their beef burgers were priced at 18 yuan each, and a combo with a drink and fries was 22 yuan. For an extra 3 yuan, you could get a combo. With a burger, fries, chicken nuggets, and a drink for 25 yuan. Some might say, that’s not cheap. But the problem is, the burgers in their combo are comparable in size to Burger King’s Large Whopper. Such a burger. Combo at Burger King or McDonald’s would cost 30 to 40 yuan. Moreover, their shop occasionally offers promotional activities. Originally, Yang Chen thought that such combos should be the best sellers. But he had overestimated. The wallets of the locals, in fact, the best-selling item in the shop was the turkey meat burger combo. The same high -end combo was only 22 yuan, with the burger size identical, and it included fries, chicken, nuggets, and a drink. The key point was that the taste and nutritional value of the turkey meat burger were not much lower than that of the beef burger. Yet it was 3 yuan cheaper, which gave this combo extraordinary appeal. And our turkey meat burgers are made differently from the chicken burgers at other shops, his uncle continued to explain to Yang Chen. Other places chicken burgers are just chicken meat coated in batter fried into chicken patties and placed in the burger. They taste good, but they’re not healthy. But our turkey burgers use ground turkey meat, seasoned and grilled, not fried. The shape and taste are similar to the beef patties in beef burgers, and they’re healthier. So many customers, after trying them once or twice, immediately fall in love with these burgers. After all, our people’s pockets aren’t as full as those in Japan or South Korea. This turkey meat burger is a great alternative to the beef burger, the taste is similar, the nutrition is good, and it’s several yuan cheaper. Naturally, this kind of burger is very popular, and I believe it has all the elements to be a hit. In the future, it can definitely be developed as a signature star product for our burger shop. Now, various Chinese-style burger shops are opening up more and more, and competition will only get fiercer. In the future. Then how can we stand out in the fierce competition of the future? The answer is that creating a standout star product is key. Just like when people mention McDonald’s, they think of their Big Mac. When they mention Kaifeng cuisine, they think of their family bucket and chicken nuggets. When Burger King is mentioned, people think of their beef burger and the larger-than-average Whopper. What we need to do is make sure that when others think of our store, they immediately think of our turkey meat burger. As long as we can achieve this, we will be successful. It’s not an exaggeration to say that going national is just around the corner. Looking. At his uncle across from him who was animated and passionate, Yangchen couldn’t help but feel emotional. Indeed, experience speaks volumes. He had to admit that his uncle had taught him a lesson today. Previously, he had only thought of his uncle as a cattle farmer. Today, he realized he had underestimated him. After having this idea, I’ve been researching turkeys. I learned that this poultry is especially popular abroad, particularly in America. They are large, have a high meat yield, are rich in nutritional value, have a short growth cycle, and their feeding costs are not high. Clearly, they are a very good type of poultry, yet they haven’t gained traction. In our country, it’s precisely because the meat quality of this bird doesn’t suit our domestic cooking methods. Turkey meat has 20% more protein than other poultry and 21% less fat. In other words, the meat is too lean, too dry, hard to cook, and not tasty. His uncle began to share with Yang Chen the knowledge he had learned about turkeys over the past few days. At that moment, Young Chin finally understood the value of turkey and he was genuinely taken aback. He had known about turkeys before but he didn’t realize their nutritional value was so high. Goodness, with 20% more protein per 100 grams than other similar meats, doesn’t that mean it’s all lean meat? Just imagine if it were all muscle, it would be hard to cook well and being all lean meat, it wouldn’t be easy to prepare. No wonder it hasn’t become popular in our country. He Couldn’t help but recall a meme he had seen online, any meat that isn’t popular in our country has only one reason, it’s not tasty. This was indeed true for turkey. And there are several types of turkeys, the largest heavy weight. Turkey can weigh around 20 kilograms. The growth cycle is generally between 120 to 140 days. The most crucial point is that the meat yield of this bird is exceptionally high. With each individual turkey having a maximum meat yield of up to 80%. Some special breeds can reach as high as 88%, while our ordinary white -feathered chickens have a maximum yield of only 70%. As for pigs, cows, and sheep, there’s no need to mention them, just take the beef, which has the highest yield. Currently, the most commonly raised beef cattle in our country is the cemental, which has a maximum yield of only 50%. Moreover, it requires a three-year growth cycle, so in terms of feeding costs, turkeys are indeed a very good breed to raise, because of their low feeding costs, short cycles, and high profits. Turkey meat is very popular in Europe and America. In the past few days, I found data showing that in Hans country, turkey meat consumption reaches 600,000 tons annually, in Gull country, it’s 700,000 tons, and in North America, it’s 900,000 tons each year. But in our country, the annual consumption of turkey meat is less than 10,000 tons. It seems that Uncle has really put in a lot of effort. In market research, managing to gather such detailed data. Hearing this, Yang Chin felt a surge of excitement, it seems that turkey meat really has great potential. In these European and American countries, turkey meat is the second best-selling meat after beef. The price is cheap, the quantity is sufficient, and most importantly, the nutritional value is high, making it very suitable for fitness enthusiasts. In our country, as people’s demands for food nutrition and health continue to rise, the future market prospects for turkey will only get better. Uncle Air then shared his views, and Yang Chen agreed. Take him for example, he can be considered a borderline. Post 00s. When he was young, he loved eating KFC because he knew how delicious their fried chicken was. However, after entering high school, he started to dislike it because he often saw experts on TV explaining that fried food is unhealthy. Plus, he could eat various meats from other places, so he consumed less fried food, even drinking less cola. By the time he reached university, many of his classmates felt the same way, and he also noticed that among the younger generation, the number of people who enjoy fitness is increasing with each generation. On one hand, they understand the benefits of exercising, and on the other hand, it’s due to a shift in mindset. Therefore, he is very optimistic about the health food market in the future. This can be seen from the yearly increase in beef sales in the country and the continuously expanding beef import volume. In recent years, with the improvement of people’s healthy eating concepts, our country’s per capita beef consumption has also been steadily increasing. But the problem is, beef prices are also constantly rising. Our domestic beef already has high costs, and There is a significant supply gap in the beef market, requiring large imports every year. Moreover, the price of imported beef is highly unstable, with many unpredictable factors. One day a region is hit by an epidemic, and the next day another region has conflicts. In any case, prices can change three times a day, often reaching 30 to 40 yuan per pound. Although we ordinary people know it’s delicious, we really can’t afford it in our daily lives. So, in my opinion, turkey meat can completely become a very good alternative. Previously, there were people in our country who considered large-scale turkey farming to replace beef, but unfortunately, they all failed. The reason why such a good beef alternative like turkey hasn’t gained popularity is simply that this type of poultry meat doesn’t suit our cooking methods. Because it has too much lean meat and too low fat content, the texture is dry and not suitable for frying or deep frying. And our kitchens are not like those in Europe and America, where every household has an oven. So without suitable cooking methods, naturally, turkey, meat cannot become popular. Uncle Ayre’s research was indeed detailed. He explained the past and present of turkey meat to Yang Chin clearly. At this moment, Yang Chin understood why turkey meat hadn’t become popular in the country. It turns out that this meat is too lean, making it labor -intensive and fire-consuming to cook. To stew the meat until tender, one must use a pressure cooker, and even if it becomes tender, it still lacks flavor, which naturally doesn’t appeal to the discerning palates of the Chinese. And Europeans and Americans have also struggled with this issue until they later got inspiration from South Americans. It turns out that in the South American country of Peru, there is a popular snack that involves grinding turkey meat into meatballs, served with sauce, which is very delicious. Europeans and Americans then started to grind turkey meat into filling, and as a result, this method of preparing turkey meat quickly became more diverse. For example, it can be mixed with other meats in proportion to make sausages or hamburger patties, etc. So their turkey meat products are flying off the shelves in supermarkets. This also gave me an idea, if we engage in large-scale turkey farming, it will be a very good avenue. At the very least, currently in the country, not many people are operating in this field. Once it reaches a certain scale, we can effectively control costs. Then we can sell the meat directly in our hamburger shops. On the other hand, our hamburger shops should also increase promotional efforts to make. This turkey meat hamburger or flagship product, a star item. This way, we can quickly establish our hamburger shop’s unique characteristics in the industry, create buzz, and even possibly break into the mainstream. After hearing his uncle’s words, Yang Chen nodded repeatedly. He had to admit that his uncle’s thinking was very correct. In business, if you choose the right path, you’ve already succeeded halfway. If you can break into the mainstream, then your business is basically made. Moreover, I used to raise cattle, and I think this venture has more potential than raising cattle. The reason is simple, the cycle for raising cattle is too long. It starts at three years, and the costs are high, with significant initial investment. Cattle farms also have high environmental requirements and need to hire a large number of workers to clean up the manure, which drives up labor costs. The key issue is that raising cattle requires a large area, which is a major cost, and we currently do not have the conditions to raise them in an intensive factory model like in Europe and America. So, in the short term, the cost of beef won’t come down. But raising turkeys is different, they are not picky about locations. You can raise them on flatland, and they do even better in the mountains. And their feed is not as refined as that of cattle, and the space required is not as large as that of a cattle farm, making the costs much lower. I’ve also looked into this, raising them is not as demanding in terms of feed as cattle. Mainly, they are fed a mix of grass and grain, and the feeding costs are not high. Moreover, compared to ordinary poultry, they are less prone to disease. So, from any angle, turkeys are a type of meat bird that is very suitable for large-scale farming. The most critical point is the short market-ready cycle. They can be ready for market in about four months, allowing for quick capital turnover. No matter how you look at it, this path has great potential. When it comes to farming, his uncle is definitely an expert, having worked in rural farming for over a decade. And once we have sufficient funds, we can set up a dedicated food processing center. We can turn chicken intestines, hearts, and gizzards into processed products. Bones can be ground into bone meal, and feathers can be sold to down product companies. Goodness, hearing his uncle say this, Yang Chin felt even more that turkeys are simply treasure troves. Raising turkeys is like a golden path. With our own breeding base, we have a stable supply of meat. At this point, our hamburger shop, as the sales channel, needs to focus on market development. I think. Our hamburger shop’s primary task is to get customers to accept turkey meat hamburgers. Currently, from our single store, there doesn’t seem to be much of a problem. In fact, many consumers have given feedback that these. Turkey meat hamburgers are delicious, with a taste almost indistinguishable from beef hamburgers. What we need to do in the future is to develop more and better products. We should create more new flavors featuring turkey. Meat, like double patty hamburgers. One layer of beef patty and one layer of turkey patty. Or a single layer hamburger with a patty made of a one-to-one mix of turkey and beef. Or, to cater to those picky consumers, we can mix turkey meat with a certain amount of fat, similar to the two-eighths ratio of beef patties at the Golden Arches. Anyway, don’t be fooled by how simple making hamburgers seems, if you study it seriously, there are many tricks to play. Once you really manage to innovate in this area, our hamburger shop will be a success. Who knows, one day we might really challenge the golden arches, and it won’t be just talk. At this moment, Yang Chen was surprisingly stirred up by the prospects his uncle painted, feeling a surge of excitement. Uncle, I think you’re wasting your talent making hamburgers in our kitchen. If our business grows in the future, I will definitely make you the CEO. At that moment, Yangqin felt like he was truly getting to know his uncle for the first time, thinking of Uncle Air’s experiences back in the day, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of regret for him. If it weren’t for that incident, with the talent Uncle Air has shown today, he might have already become the CEO of a listed company. With his eloquence, he could easily charm the capital market, leaving investors bewildered, a casual roadshow could easily bring in hundreds of millions. But when Uncle Air heard his words, he just laughed heartily. Oh, that’s a long way off. Right now, I don’t want to think about so much, I just want you to grow up. Safely and smoothly start a family. Looking at the expectation in Uncle Air’s eyes, Yang Chen felt a warmth in his heart, followed by a pang of sadness. He knew Uncle Air must be thinking of his cousin, and what he said now, clearly placed all his hopes for the future on Yang Chen. The reason Uncle Air was sharing all this with him today was essentially to plan for himself. Was he foolish for taking the risk to return to his hometown? Wasn’t it too? reclaim their land and consolidate resources to build a solid foundation for himself? Don’t worry, Uncle Air. I’ll listen to you, but right now, what we need to do first is to return to our hometown in a legitimate way. Let’s get the breeding farm up and running. Uncle Air fell silent for a moment, then took a sip from his glass. To bring down the Zhao family, we need to know ourselves and our enemy. Over the years, since I guessed the truth. Behind that incident, I’ve been pretending to be foolish back home while secretly investigating the Zhao family’s situation. I have to say, the Zhao family has expanded too quickly in the past two years. After Zhao Shangshan moved away from Haiyan village years ago, his whereabouts became unknown and no one knows what business he is doing outside. Meanwhile, his elder brother’s family has rapidly risen in the village thanks to his financial support. First, they took over my cattle farm, merging it with the one Zhao Shangshan left behind and heavily invested in breeding. Now they have a large breeding farm with over 10,000 heads of cattle and his two sons. have monopolized the slaughtering business in the nearby villages. There are many complaints about this, but it’s not enough to bring them down. Additionally, a few years ago, they also monopolized the earthwork business, near the village by the Heischer River. There’s still room for maneuvering here, but in the past two years, I don’t know if it’s due to the real estate downturn or some experts’ guidance. Last year, the Zhao brothers suddenly abandoned this business. What remains is what you mentioned, their private de-venues and smuggling operations. I’ve heard about these two, but they keep the news tightly under wraps. Generally, outsiders wouldn’t know anything. To bring them down, I think we must start from this angle. Uncle Er was undoubtedly an old hand at this. He went straight for the Zhao family’s weak spot. Previously, Yang Chen had only been secretly investigating and collecting dirt on the Zhao family. But his purpose was more about defense. He hadn’t really thought about taking action against the Zhao family, nor did he know where to start. But with Uncle Er’s words, his thoughts immediately became clear. In the past two years, the country has been cracking down on organized crime. If they could expose the Zhao family’s dirty laundry, even if they had a few protective umbrellas, no one would dare to stand up for them this time. Now we have a breakthrough direction, but how exactly do we proceed? This time, Uncle Air also fell into deep thought. Indeed, the D venues and smuggling were the Zhao family’s Achilles heel, but they were well aware of that too. So they guarded these two businesses very strictly. Unless you were a core member of the Zhao family, it was impossible to know any information about these two operations. I know that Zhang, Zichang at the village entrance was tricked into the D venue and lost a lot and in the end he borrowed quite a bit of high interest loans, resulting in being pressured by the Zhao family for debts, with no way out, I considered suicide. Perhaps we could try reaching out to the Zhang family. Alright then, uncle, you go ahead and do it. Since uncle already had an idea, Yang Chen naturally wanted to support him wholeheartedly. As they. spoke, he took out a card and pushed it towards uncle, who was taken aback. Shan Wan, what do you mean by this? Yang Chen chuckled, uncle, this card has 100,000 yuan in it, for the investigation into the Zhao. Family’s background. It’s best if we don’t show our faces personally, you can spend some money to command from a distance. These days, with smartphones and drones, everything is so advanced. We’re not short on money, and if we want to find the Zhao family’s enemies and unite them, we need to offer some benefits, otherwise, how can we succeed? Despite his young age, Yangchen had a keen understanding of human nature. Look at how the Zhao family has dominated the village for so many years, why have they remained unshaken? It’s because the villagers both hate and fear them. If you approach them now and ask them to report the Zhao family, they’ll shake their heads like a rattle drum, and who knows, you might just get bought off the moment you turn your back. But if you offer some benefits to entice them, the situation will definitely be different. With something to gain in the chance for. Revenge, how many people would be willing to step up? Uncle was initially stunned, then burst into laughter, tilting his head back and laughing for half a minute before finally looking down. Shan Wan, you’ve really grown up. Alright, Uncle won’t be pretentious, I’ll take this money for now. Seeing Uncle put away the card, Yang Jin finally felt relieved. After dinner, since they had been drinking, he didn’t drive and call the car to take Uncle. Back to the restaurant first. Then he returned home. After getting home, perhaps due to having had a bit to drink, he wasn’t sleepy at all. So he took out the phone he had brought back from the other world and started. fiddling with it. He didn’t know when he finally fell asleep. After resting at home for a few days, Yang Chen returned to the other world. This time he appeared directly at the gate of Bintai city, and the guard at the gate, immediately welcomed him in and sent someone to find Gao Xien. It wasn’t long before Gao Xien arrived with a group of people. Ah, brother Yang, you kept us waiting. Since the last time both sides agreed on a cooperation intention, Yang Chen had left Bintai city. The Gao family father and son had been pondering the truth behind Yang Chen’s words that day. However, after thinking it over, they couldn’t figure out where the Donghai Sienyu island that Yang Chen mentioned was located. But one thing was certain, there was a huge force hidden behind Yang Chen, and that was true. This made them even more eager to find ways to befriend him rather than offend him. Moreover, he had also mentioned wanting to partner with them in business. They were going to set up some food processing factory, which sounded great, right? Considering the current state of their own ranch and farm, they really felt the need to cooperate with Yang Chen. So they had been eagerly awaiting his arrival these past few days, and today the main person finally came, which naturally made the Gao family very happy. That evening, they prepared a welcome banquet for Yang Chen in the main castle. However, Yang Chen didn’t expect that there would be another guest accompanying him at this welcome banquet. And he was someone he knew, the dwarf Taikin duo, who had sat at the same table with him at the banquet for the Gao matriarch. Unexpectedly, after the matriarch’s birthday banquet, this guy hadn’t left. Moreover, from the looks of it, he had also become a guest of honor at the Gao family. Come, brother. Yang, let me introduce you. Before Yang Chen could take his seat, Gao Exian enthusiastically wanted to introduce him to this new friend. Unexpectedly, Yang Chen exchanged a smile with the dwarf Taikin duo and said, Gao brother. No need for that, this brother and I are old friends. Ah. Gao Exian was quite surprised, and Yang Chen quickly began to recount what had happened that day. Ah. Ha. So that’s how it is. Gao Exian laughed heartily after. Hearing this, just as Gao Pang, the lord of Gao family fort, walked in from outside. The few of them quickly stood up to greet him, and Gao Pang waved his hand with a big laugh. Ha, no need to be polite. You young people. Should have a good chat together. I happen to have some friends outside, so I’ll go socialize for a bit. You all feel free. It turned out that the old man was here to set the stage for his son, clearly hoping that Gao xin could become good friends with the two of them. Once Gao Pang left, the room was filled with young people, and soon the atmosphere became lively. Before long, the maid outside brought in steaming hot dishes. This meal was. Still in the same style as the last time, with large platters of roasted chicken, big bowls of beef, and large chunks of unidentifiable vegetables. There was no fancy plating, it looked very rustic, but it was quite substantial. At this moment, Gao Exean stood up, laughing heartily as he took a carving knife and began to cut the meat, then shared it with Yang Chen and the dwarf. Normally, eating such large chunks of meat would be very much to Yang. Chen’s Taste However, now, looking at the fist-sized pieces of meat in front of him, he truly felt a bit of difficulty swallowing. It wasn’t that the meat had any strange taste, it was mainly because the Gao family chef seemed to have limited skills, or perhaps there were simply no spices here. In any case, the meat was just bland. Growing up surrounded by modern industrial seasonings, how could Yongchun stand this? Initially, he thought he was the only one who didn’t quite like it, but when he looked up, he saw that the dwarf, Taikin DeLuo, also had a frown on his face. He couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly, could it be that this guy was also tired of eating? After his last encounter with Taikan De Luo, he knew this guy was not simple. Because he hailed from Ima City, which seemed particularly skilled in brewing wine, and according to him, they also produced a lot of spices. He had come here to expand the market and develop spice trade. It seemed that this guy must have been living a life of luxury back home. Arriving in Bintai City, facing the tasteless food here, he naturally found it hard to adapt. At this moment, Gao X.I.N. clearly noticed Taikan DeLuo’s troubled expression. He quickly asked in a friendly manner, What’s wrong? Brother T, is the food not to your liking? If you don’t like it, I can have someone make you. Another dish. Unexpectedly, Taikan DeLuo quickly put on a smile and shook his head. Oh. No, Gao brother, you’re overthinking it. It’s not that it’s not to my taste. It’s just that I’ve been eating so well at your place these past few days. I’ve been having meat for every meal three times a day. I haven’t even digested the lunch yet and now I’m eating again. I really can’t eat anymore. The dwarf said as he patted his belly, looking as if he was stuffed to the brim. Upon hearing this, Gao Xien was taken aback. Oh dear, I didn’t think this through and actually forgot about that. Alright, brother T, I’ll have someone prepare something light for you right away. Just as Gao Xien was about to call someone, the dwarf waved his hand. Oh, Gao brother, don’t trouble yourself. I’ll just have a drink. Saying this, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a small wooden bottle. When he uncorked the bottle, both Yang Chan and Gao Xien nearby caught a whiff of a peculiar fruity aroma. Yang Chan, being closer, took a careful sniff, the scent was sweet and sour, and an image of Hawthorne popped into his mind. However, upon tasting it, it didn’t quite match. At this moment, the dwarf had already tilted his head back and finished the drink in a few gulps. Moments later, he was surprisingly flushed, reaching for the large piece of meat on the plate and tearing into it. The way he was eating made it seem as if he hadn’t eaten for three days. Where was the person who had just been struggling with their appetite? Seeing his transformation, both Yang Chen and Gao XIN were taken aback. At that moment, the dwarf de Kanduo, after finishing a piece of meat, slowed down. This guy looked at Yang Chen and Gao XIN, observing their astonished expressions. He awkwardly scratched his head and smiled, sorry to make you two brothers laugh. At this point, Yang Chen was still in shock, reaching for the wooden bottle next to the dwarf. He brought it to his nose and sniffed it, then casually asked, little brother, what? Exactly are you drinking? How is it so good for digestion? Just a moment ago, this dwarf had been sitting right next to him and when he spoke the smell nearly knocked him over. Although he didn’t know much about medicine, he recognized that the odor was from over-reading and undigested food. Yet this guy pulled out a small bottle of drink and felt fine after consuming it. That was truly surprising. Takanduo, however, seemed not to think much of. it just smiling and scratching his head as he said ah that’s a kind of raw juice made from red plum fruit from my hometown people there love to drink this when i was a kid i loved eating this fruit but you can’t eat too much of it because it can make you faint gao xin and yang chan were both taken aback ha why because this stuff really promotes digestion if you eat too much you’ll find yourself getting hungrier and hungrier without realizing it and at the same time you have to keep eating but no matter how much you eat you won’t feel full plus after eating this fruit no matter how much other food you eat you won’t gain weight it’s like eating for nothing so the adults in our area don’t let kids eat this stuff because it wastes food of course later on people discovered the benefits of this thing which is that it can aid digestion eating it with greasy foods is very effective at cutting through the richness so in our area families usually keep some juice made from this fruit on hand whenever someone has indigestion or can’t eat they just drink a glass and it works immediately But you can’t drink too much, because drinking too much can be deadly. Tikanduo spoke about the magical crops from his hometown with great enthusiasm. Meanwhile, Gao Xin was shocked. What? Drinking? Too much can kill you? Then, brother T, you drank so much, are you okay? Ha, what I just drank was measured out, it’s just right for aiding my digestion and won’t harm my safety. The dwarf and Gao Xin were deep in. Discussion, while Yang Chen fell into a strange silence. He was blankly holding the empty bottle in his hand, his mind replaying the effects the dwarf had mentioned earlier. The more you eat this fruit, the hungrier you become. If you eat some of this fruit before a meal, you won’t gain weight no matter how much you eat. You can’t drink too much of this juice. If you do, you must immediately replenish your nutrients, or you’ll quickly feel a strong hunger. It can even make you shake from hunger. At that moment, Yang Chin could no longer hear what Gao Xan and the dwarf Tikanduo were talking about. Because in his mind, a storm of thoughts was raging. My goodness, if the effects of this stuff are real, it would be the greatest discovery of the 21st century. This raw juice from red plums, if brought back to the modern world and made into a drink, would it not be the perfect weight loss beverage? In his world, what money is the easiest to make? Money from beauty. Beauty is the largest market in the world and it has now developed to the point where it doesn’t distinguish between genders. And weight loss is a significant niche market within the beauty industry. Every year, countless men and women are willing to spend lavishly on weight loss, especially in the country, where many women crazily pursue the ideal of being thin. This has given rise to a variety of weight loss products in the market. For instance, weight loss teas that are actually laxatives and various weight loss capsules containing banned substances. Or there are those miraculous concoctions that are merely a way to collect stupidity tax like green juices and enzymes. Then there are all sorts of weight loss exercise equipment like sweatsuits and vibrating platforms that claim to shake off body fat. There are even more exaggerated methods such as acupuncture weight loss and qigong weight loss, among other over-the-top weight loss courses. In any case, every year, many people are being taken advantage of in the name of weight loss. But what about the actual results? They are often worse than just hitting the gym and lifting weights, which yields better results. So in recent years, fitness and weight loss have become a popular trend. However, there’s another issue, there are still some people who can endure the grind in the gym but simply cannot control their eating habits. Even though they train hard, they eat just as much. So after all that effort, they still can’t lose weight. It’s tough for them, what can they do when our country has so much delicious food? Moreover, we, the people of this country, love to eat and enjoy exploring food. How can those who want to eat and also want to lose weight possibly succeed? But if what this short guy is saying is true, this so-called red plum fruit puree is really that magical, then the paradox of wanting to eat and wanting to lose weight would be easily resolved. As long as you have a bit of this fruit puree with every meal, you can ensure that you won’t gain weight, so even if you’re a big eater, you don’t have to fear over eating. Thinking of this, Yang Chen’s eyes lit up. Weight loss is a big business. In recent years, as the younger generation of consumers in the country has grown, people are paying more and more attention to health. For example, two cola giants that once dominated the market have seen a decline in recent years. In the last two years, a local sparkling water brand has emerged from the siege of these two giants. The reason they were able to break through and stand firm is that they focus on a health concept, adding non-absorbable sweeteners to their sparkling water. This ensures that their drinks are zero-calorie or low-calorie, satisfying consumers who want to drink soda but are concerned about consuming too much sugar and being unhealthy. Thanks to this marketing strategy and a reasonably good product, they have carved out a niche in the beverage market and established a foothold. Even the two international cola giants now shake their heads when their names are mentioned. In recent years, they have had to follow this company’s lead and start promoting sugar-free drinks in large numbers. Many other types of beverage companies in the country have also begun to launch sugar-free products. You wouldn’t believe it, but now, no matter what kind of drink it is, as long as it uses sweeteners and not garbage like high-fructose corn syrup, it can achieve good sales. The Red Plum Fruit puree that this short guy mentioned should contain some kind of sweetener, otherwise, it wouldn’t have that sweet and sour taste. But more importantly, this sweetener not only has zero calories but can also rapidly lower blood sugar levels after consumption, leading to feelings of hunger. The reason Yangchen made this judgment is that Taikan Duo mentioned that eating too much of this fruit would make you hungrier, even to the point of trembling hands and feet from hunger, which is a symptom of low blood sugar, right? The key point is that he also said that if you drink too much of this stuff, it could lead to fainting. If no one discovers it and provides timely treatment, it could even be fatal. Even though Yangchen hasn’t studied medicine, he guessed that this should be shock and fainting caused by low blood sugar.If no one notices and they give you glucose water, then it’s definitely game over. This shows that the red plum fruit must contain a substance that can rapidly lower human blood sugar. For someone like Ticonderoga who doesn’t understand much, this is a deadly poison. But for Yangchen, this is completely a new world. If he can figure out this substance, he can win a Nobel Prize in no time when he goes back. Do you know how many people on Blue Star are troubled by diabetes? The global proportion of people with diabetes has reached a staggering 10%. Every year, more than 5 million people die from diabetes or its complications. In our country alone, nearly a million people die each year from diabetes or complications caused by it. This disease has even become the second most terrifying killer after cardiovascular diseases. And even now, people still have no good methods for lowering blood sugar. Although people know that insulin is an effective agent for lowering sugar, the problem is that it can only be injected. Moreover, it has to be injected before every meal, which is neither humane nor convenient. The most critical issue is that even if you inject insulin, you still have to watch your diet. You can’t eat this, you can’t drink that, which greatly reduces the quality of life for patients. And if, over time, they develop resistance, they have to increase the dosage. Many patients would rather endure than easily use insulin. Although recently, large pharmaceutical companies on Bluestar have developed several new drugs for diabetes. But to be honest, while those drugs are effective, their prices are also quite beautiful. They are really not affordable for ordinary people. So this time, if he can take this thing back and figure it out, wouldn’t that mean a huge business opportunity? Just think about making it into a sparkling water drink, and when the time comes to advertise, they could boldly boast. This is a drink that won’t make you gain weight, with it, you can enjoy food without worrying about getting fat. Yang Chen even thought of the advertising slogan. Once this slogan is out, it will definitely attract countless people’s curiosity, because can there really be something that allows you to eat without gaining weight? At that time, there will surely be a lot of controversy online, and a bunch of self-righteous people will jump out to criticize him. Of course, even if those keyboard warriors don’t jump out, Yang Chen would secretly hire a bunch of internet trolls to criticize himself. Why? because he needs the hype. Once the hype builds up, and countless people actually buy and drink their sparkling water, then they will find, hey, it really works, drinking their drink while eating other things, and they really won’t gain weight. By that time, he would be amazing. You have to know that in the current online world of Bluestar, the vast number of netizens are not afraid of you boasting. As long as you can deliver. On what you’ve boasted about, people won’t only not dislike you, but they will even worship you. When that time comes, his beverage company will become a god. What Coca-Cola, what Pepsi, they will all be trampled underfoot. Just thinking about this made Yong Chen drool. Ahem. Hmm. The two light coughs from across the table snapped Yong Chen out of his daze. He awkwardly wiped his mouth, damn, he just lost his composure. However, he was thick-skinned, so this little situation wasn’t a big deal for him. At this moment, he turned to Ticonderoga. Uh, Brother T, do you still have that red plum fruit juice? I happen to have a bit of an upset stomach. The dwarf was first taken aback, then burst into hearty laughter. He had come to the east to seek business opportunities and partners. Gao Aksian and Yang Chen were his key partners to develop, and now Yang Chen’s strong interest. In his red plum fruit juice was evident that he was naturally very happy and quickly pulled out another bottle from his pocket, handing it to Yang Chen. Of course there is, here, brother Yang, you should try it too. Yang Chen reached out to take the small wooden bottle. It wasn’t very big, about 10 centimeters tall, and roughly the same thickness as the beverage bottles from his world. He didn’t know what kind of wood it was carved from, but it was definitely good wood. Removing the cork on top, a sweet and sour aroma immediately wafted out. He took out a glass and poured the liquid from the wooden bottle into it. It was a light red, somewhat viscous fruit puree. It looked very similar to a certain brand of hawthorn juice he often drank on Blue Star, but this puree seemed more natural. Unlike that one, which had a lot of additives. He raised the glass to his eyes, looked around, saw no foreign objects, sniffed it, and then took a sip. Indeed, there was a sweet and sour fruity flavor, with the sweetness being more pronounced, which made him certain that this fruit puree contained some kind of sweetener. It was very likely a sugar substitute, otherwise, if it were regular sugar with calories, he wouldn’t be getting thinner the more he drank. He tried a small sip, found no strange taste, and felt a bit relieved, then took a big gulp. After finishing, just as he was about to take a second sip. He was suddenly stopped by Taikan de Luo beside him. Hey, brother Yang, you really shouldn’t drink this hawthorn juice too quickly, just wait a moment. Yang Chen was somewhat skeptical, could this thing really be that magical? Sure enough, in less than three minutes, a gurgling sound suddenly came from his stomach. It was clearly a reminder that he was a bit hungry, and Yang Chen couldn’t help but be stunned. To know that just two hours ago, he had eaten something, a big bowl of beef noodles at the noodle shop at the entrance of the community before setting off. He even ordered an extra serving of beef. With his appetite, that bowl of beef noodles was enough to keep him from feeling hungry until midnight. But who would have thought that after just one sip of that hawthorn juice he would be hungry three minutes later? Moreover, he could clearly feel that the food he had eaten earlier had already been digested. It seemed that this hawthorn juice not only contained some kind of sugar substitute but also definitely had some probiotics that could promote intestinal peristalsis? After another two minutes, a strong feeling of hunger suddenly surged to his mind. The feeling of hunger that made his stomach touch his back was something he hadn’t felt in a long time. The last time he felt this way was back in college. After battling on the basketball court with classmates for an entire afternoon, a lot of physical activity led to a lot of energy being consumed, so that after finishing the game and heading to the cafeteria he was already shaking from hunger after just a few steps. Fortunately, there was a vending machine nearby and he quickly bought a bottle of sports drink to gulp down. Otherwise, he might have fainted from hunger on the playground. That day. Unexpectedly, years later, he was feeling that same hunger again. At this moment he didn’t care much, grabbing the simple knife and fork. In front of him and stabbing into the piece of meat. He brought it to his mouth and began to eat heartily, at this point he didn’t mind that the. Meat wasn’t well cooked, but rather found it tender and falling apart, melting in his mouth with a great texture. In just a few bites, a fist -sized. Piece of meat was swallowed down, barely alleviating the sudden hunger he had just felt. When he looked up, he saw Gao Xien staring at him in shock. Clearly, he didn’t quite understand why Yang Chen would willingly put himself through this. He obviously had no doubts about the miraculous effects of the Hawthorne juice. He just couldn’t understand why someone would choose to suffer like this. Wasn’t it good to fill one’s stomach? Clearly, he didn’t know that on Blue Star, there was a group of people who could only drool while looking at various delicacies every day. For the sake of their figures, they could only control their appetites. For those people, being able to see but not eat was undoubtedly a great pain.If at this moment, you could offer them a drink that would allow them to eat a lot without worrying about gaining weight, then this business would surely be worth a fortune. And Yang Chen’s personal experiment this time also validated his assumptions about this juice. Indeed, not only does it quickly lower blood, sugar, but it also promotes digestion and intestinal peristalsis. It can rapidly empty the stomach. Looking at the bright red juice in his hand, this is no longer just a beverage, is it? This is practically liquid gold. If he could take this back and sell it, not just to those trying to lose weight, but also to diabetics, wouldn’t that be incredible? No injections, no medication, just a glass of this drink with every meal to lower blood. Sugar. How amazing is that? This is practically a miracle drug. Of course, if he wants to turn this into a medical product, there’s still a long way to go. After all, he can only speculate about the principles behind it, the specifics will have to wait until he returns home. He needs to find a professional team to analyze it before he can know for sure. Moreover, he needs to clarify which substances in this juice lower blood sugar and which promote intestinal movement. If he wants to sell it, he must thoroughly research it. Otherwise, while this juice does lower blood sugar, what if someone stubborn drinks 10 or 8 bottles a day like water and ends up with dangerously low blood sugar? That would be quite troublesome. Furthermore, Lowering blood sugar doesn’t equate to controlling it. At the very least, if sold to diabetics, he needs to ensure that their blood sugar remains within a reasonable range for several hours after consumption. Otherwise, if their blood sugar spikes again one or two hours after drinking, it would be of no use. With this in mind, if he wants to commercialize this product, there’s still a long way to go. Once he realized all this, Yang Chen gradually calmed down from his earlier excitement. Now, looking across at Taikan Duo, he found him laughing and chatting with Gao Exan, seemingly unaware of what they were discussing. At the height of their merriment, Taikan Duo even pulled out a small wooden bottle from his pocket. He uncorked it and sprinkled a few drops onto Gao Exan’s plate, causing a grey powder to fall onto the meat in front of him. Instead of getting angry, Gao Exan looked even more excited. Although Yongchen was about three meters away, he could still smell a strange aroma wafting through the air. He watched as Gao Exian cut a small piece of meat and put it in his mouth. The moment the meat touched his tongue, he closed his eyes, looking utterly entranced. It’s, was as if the words delicious were written all over his face. Seeing Gao Exian’s blissful expression, Yangchen couldn’t help but shift his gaze. To the door, Taikin Duo. This guy really had some tricks up his sleeve, one could even say he was a treasure trove. Just then, Taikin Duo’s gaze. Shifted towards him, his face full of curiosity. He raised the small bottle in his hand, so, what do you think? Brother Yang, would you like to try? Some? Yang Chen looked at the small wooden bottle in his hand and at this moment he no longer underestimated this dwarf. Because this dwarf truly had many amazing things. What is this? Yang Chen asked humbly this time. Ha, brother Yang, this is the most famous seasoning from the western region, the city of Aima, called Illusion Sauce. Before Taikin Duo could speak, Gao Exian stepped in to answer. Taikin Duo didn’t stop him, in fact, when? Dao Xien mentioned the name of the sauce, a hint of pride appeared on his face. Oh, what kind of sauce is this? Yang Chan asked with a face full of curiosity, and this time, it was Taikin Duo who personally answered him. Well, this is a sauce made from a very rare type of mushroom that comes from our hometown. It’s used as a seasoning during meals, making the food exceptionally delicious. When Taikin Duo introduced this sauce, he truly wore a proud expression. Ah, Brother T, you are too modest. Brother Yang, you come from the East Sea, so you might not be familiar with this illusion velvet sauce. This stuff is quite famous in our northern mirror and in the southern cloud kingdom. It’s a top-notch delicacy that most people can’t get their hands on. Moreover, this sauce is only produced in the deep mountains near Ima City, and the yield is very low, so the price is quite expensive. But how should I put it? Even if this stuff is pricey, once you taste it, you’ll feel that the previous expenses were worth. It’s This time, Gao Xien transformed into Taikin Duo’s little fanboy, even taking the initiative to promote his product. What he said was so mystical, that it truly piqued Yang Chen’s curiosity. Is it really that magical? He gestured to the dwarf, who generously handed him the small bottle. Yang Chen took the small bottle and peered inside. With the light, he could see that the bottle contained a light green sauce, somewhat similar to avocado. Sauce on blue star. However, from the bottle’s opening, he could smell a strange fragrance. It’s odd, he had never encountered this scent on earth. As the aroma entered his nostrils, his mind slowed down, and the more he inhaled, the more fragrant it became. It was unlike any scent he had ever experienced before, it was neither floral nor fruity, and certainly not meaty or greasy. Instead, it resembled the scent of a bakery, a mix of oil and floral notes, and just smelling it conjured images of chocolate mousse in his mind. It was truly magical. He wasn’t someone who particularly enjoyed desserts, but he did have a favorite type chocolate mousse cake. Now, just the scent of this illusion velvet sauce reminded him of that cake, indicating that this sauce was something special. He scooped a bit onto his plate, the vibrant green was quite appetizing, and he dipped a piece of meat into it before putting it in his mouth. The moment his tongue touched the sauce, he felt his taste buds explode. It was a strange flavor that struck his soul, a taste he had never experienced before. After chewing on a few pieces of tender, stewed beef mixed with this illusion velvet sauce, the flavor became even more intense. What should have been a rich meaty taste surprisingly revealed a sweetness reminiscent of shrimp. If it weren’t, for the coarse muscle fibers of the beef reminding him that he was eating beef, he might have truly doubted whether he was eating lobster. How incredible! Was that? It could make beef taste like lobster. To Yang Chen, the most delicious food he had ever eaten was lobster. That was back in college, when a wealthy roommate treated everyone to a meal. Although it was a buffet and just a small blue lobster, the sweet taste of the lobster meathead always lingered in his memory. He never expected to taste lobster flavor in this beef. It was truly marvelous, he looked at the illusion velvet. Sauce with an incredulous expression. At that moment, Gao xin handed him a piece of hokli. This hokli was a type of local bread made from a kind. Of local grain similar to oats, ground into flour, and had a texture comparable to whole wheat bread on blue star. However, the Gao family was. Affluent, and when they made hokli, they would mix in honey, cream, and eggs. So this hokli is incredibly delicious, and Yang Chen really enjoys. This kind of staple food. At this moment, he took a piece of Hockley, dipped it in the sauce in front of him, and brought it to his mouth. Instantly, another explosion of flavor spread from the taste buds on his tongue. This is just too good. The Hockley is slightly tough when baked, and when chewed. It tastes very much like the fruit bread from Blue Star. But now, dipped in this velvet sauce, the flavor is even sweeter than before, even making. Young Chin feel as if he were not eating Hockley, but rather the first chocolate mousse cake his mother bought him for over 200 on his 18th. birthday. That aroma and sweetness are something he would never forget in his life. Because that cake contained his mother’s love, which is. Also why he doesn’t usually like desserts, yet can accept chocolate mousse. At this moment he felt a bit dazed as he glanced down at the bread in his. Hand. Yes, he was indeed eating bread, not chocolate mousse. But what was this aroma and the sense of security that came with his mother’s love? He had only tasted that flavor in chocolate mousse before, but now, he looked again at the hotly bread he was holding. Now he was truly confused. At that moment, sitting next to him, Gao Exian and the dwarf Tichandro exchanged glances and burst into laughter. Clearly, they had anticipated. Yang Chen’s reaction. Brother Yang, this time you’ve experienced the wonders of this velvet sauce, right? Gao Exian, sitting opposite him, asked with a smile. Once you try it, you’ll fall in love with it because it brings endless joy. Yang Chen was genuinely convinced this time he originally thought he had a civilization several levels higher than this world. So there were many aspects of this world that he looked down upon. But this time, he was truly impressed. It turned out that the ancestors were right. You cannot underestimate the heroes of the world. The local natives also have their own insights. And this time, Yangchen completely agreed with what Gao Xan said. This velvet sauce, once tasted, is indeed hard to forget. The flavor of this sauce is so unique that when mixed with any other food, it produces unexpected tastes. The most amazing thing about this sauce is. Not that you can’t forget it after tasting it once. Its most remarkable aspect is that a thousand people will have a thousand different flavors. Everyone’s description and experience of it are different, but regardless of how they describe it. For those who have tasted this sauce, it will evoke the flavor of the best food they have ever eaten. In other words, even if you are eating grass roots or tree bark, as long as you dip it in velvet sauce, you can taste the flavors of delicacies. Or whatever the best food you have ever eaten is, you will be able to taste that food’s flavor. At this moment, the dwarf Ticandro earnestly explained to Yang Chen. Yang Chen was still a bit dazed, but upon hearing Ticandro’s words, he couldn’t help but shudder. Wow, is it really that amazing? Is there a similar seasoning on Blue Star? By the way, that thing, truffles, isn’t that something similar? A flash of inspiration struck Yang Chen’s mind as he suddenly recalled a food documentary he had watched not long ago. In that documentary, they specifically introduced some Western cuisine, including many high-end restaurants. However, when introducing any of those high-end restaurants’ signature dishes, they always mentioned black truffles. That thing is actually just a very rare mushroom, but its price is extremely high.In high-end restaurants in Europe and America, this thing is an essential top-quality ingredient. The status of your restaurant is determined by whether you have black truffles. There was even a segment in a video that mentioned how in some upscale Western restaurants, this item is sold by the slice. After the waiter serves your meal, he will ask if you need truffles. If you do, he will quote you a price based on the season and the days. Price for black truffles. The pricing is by the slice, and it can range from 10 to 80 dollars due to factors like seasonality, origin, and market fluctuations. That’s the price for just one slice. If you want it, he will take out something like a slicer and slice the truffle right in front of you, then sprinkle the sliced truffle onto your plate. When Yang Chen watched the video, he felt that these westerners were really hypocritical. It was just a couple of slices of mushroom. They had to put on such a show, making it all seem so ceremonial. How delicious could a common mushroom be, no matter how good? But unexpectedly, later the production team even found someone to evaluate the wonders of this truffle. Why is it so expensive? Of course, there were a few self-proclaimed experts bragging about it for a long time. They talked about how rare it is, how only a few places in the world produce it, how difficult it is to harvest, and so on. Finally, a few food critics revealed the truth. The reason it’s expensive. is that it stimulates human taste buds? This thing doesn’t have a fixed flavor, a thousand people eating it will have a thousand different tastes. Those who like it will fall in love with it after trying it, while those who don’t will hate it intensely. It’s just a very extreme, magical seasoning. Mushroom. But it seems that the majority still love this thing, just like more people enjoy eating cilantro. Now, after hearing the dwarf describe the phantom velvet sauce, Yangchen immediately thought of truffles on blue star. The meaning of this phantom velvet sauce is just like that of black. truffles. However, the power of this phantom velvet sauce should be even stronger. After all, while the black truffles on Blue Star have their own magic, he feels that some of that magic is mixed with a bit of hype. But this phantom velvet sauce is different. He has personally experienced the magic of this sauce. Indeed, even though it was his first time tasting it, he was truly conquered by this magical sauce. Just then, a flash of inspiration struck him. What if he brought this phantom velvet sauce back to Blue Star and added it to his family’s burger sauce? What would happen? Wow, if the properties of the sauce remain unchanged, their business would explode. Just imagine a small burger that could make so many people taste happiness, taste home. Wouldn’t that make their business explode? Although he had previously told his second uncle a lot about wanting to expand the burger shop nationwide, they both knew it wasn’t that simple. Because at this stage, their burger shop had only just begun to explore a sustainable and replicable business model. And this business model is something anyone can replicate. In other words, their burger shop still lacks core competitiveness. Right now, their core competitiveness lies in pricing. That’s because he can continuously bring back low-cost beef and chicken from the other world as support. But once they start a chain or even begin franchising, they will have to formalize their operations, and the ingredients will naturally not be as cheap as they are now. At that time, their core competitiveness would weaken. How would they survive in the face of competition? Then, Young Chin had thought about this before, but after pondering it, he found no solution. However, after tasting this phantom velvet sauce today, he suddenly felt enlightened, what if we mix this magical sauce into their family’s secret hamburger sauce? An old eight’s secret little burger. Uh, no, it’s old yang’s secret little hamburger, wouldn’t that be a hit? And even if we dilute this sauce to a certain ratio, as long as people can taste its magic, do you think their hamburger shop will thrive? In any restaurant, whether it’s a stir -fry hot pot or a fast food chain, the taste of your food is always the core key. After all, only if your food is delicious can you ensure that customers who have eaten once will come back. Again. And with returning customers, your restaurant can truly have real traffic and popularity. Over time, this customer loyalty will transform into. The kind of loyalty that every business dreams of. Once a consumer develops loyalty to a brand, that brand’s faith is established. Meanwhile, across. The way, Gao Xan and T Kanda have already started toasting each other. Yet Yang Chen is caught in a whirlwind of brainstorming. Originally, he. only had a rough plan for the future development of the family hamburger shop. First, open a few branches in small numbers, which would explain his source of funds. Then, he would team up with his second uncle to move the Zhao family over, allowing his second uncle to smoothly return to his hometown and start a new business. This way, he could fill the gaps in sourcing raw materials. After that would come the period of aggressive expansion for their hamburger chain. However, although he spoke of opening franchises and expanding nationwide, he didn’t have much confidence. After all, how? Could a newly established brand attract others to franchise? Should he follow the tricks taught in some videos? Seek out those so-called knowledge paid. Influencers pay them to help promote and endorse? Blow things out of proportion to attract others to join? Come on, if those mentors could make money in the physical industry who would still be bragging on short video platforms. Because everyone knows that a good physical project can last a lifetime with enduring vitality. Meanwhile, those so-called knowledge-paid influencers who rely on talk and deception usually only shine for 3 to 5 years. Once their peak passes and people become familiar with or even start to dislike their tricks, they won’t need to be abandoned, the platform will directly banish them and bring forth a new batch of faces to continue. So for someone like him, who genuinely wants to do something physical, he absolutely cannot trust those big talkers. He must find the right positioning and characteristics for his hamburger shop. The Strong. Promotion of turkey burgers that his second uncle mentioned is a very good direction, because turkey is not like ordinary white-feathered chickens. Turkey meat has a very low fat content and its muscle fibers are more like beef, so it’s suitable for high-replacement beef burgers. But that’s still far from enough, this only helps him find a way to reduce costs. To truly retain consumers, it mainly relies on taste. Whether a restaurant is good or not is always the most concerning issue for diners. Only by winning over diners’ appetites can your fast food restaurant have traffic and popularity. But this is tricky. Look at those previously successful peers, like Yang Liang and Zhang Guifu’s spicy mixed dishes, when they became famous. Back in the day, it was certainly not just because of their business model. The taste of their unique spicy mixed dishes was also key. They could open thousands of branches nationwide, not just through capital operations and marketing prowess. What you cannot overlook is that their flavor indeed, has its uniqueness. Otherwise, young people aren’t fools, no one would spend dozens of dollars every day to eat their spicy mixed dishes just because. They think the name sounds nice, or the ads are well done, or the service is fast. He saw many business introduction influencers on short videos, talking about how amazing the business model of these spicy mixed dishes is, but they all overlooked the essential key to success, good taste and high quality are what truly matter. Otherwise, if the taste were poor and the quality lacking, they would have been driven out of business by there. competitors long ago when the small restaurant competition first began. Now, with this velvet sauce, Yang Chen felt that the last piece of the puzzle, in his dream of opening Mr. Hamburger nationwide had finally been filled. T, how much are you selling this velvet sauce for? he asked directly. T Candro, who had been laughing and joking with Cao XIN, immediately stopped talking. In fact, although he had appeared to be chatting with Cao XIN, he had been quietly observing Yang Chen’s movements all along. That day, he had only met Yang Chen once, but he had sensed that this guy was not simple. His poised and graceful demeanor in social situations was not something an ordinary person could possess. After witnessing Yang Chen present a gift to the elderly lady of the Gao family, he knew for sure that this was his big client. After that, he stated Geo Geo Beo, primarily to seek opportunities to connect with Yang Chen. However, a couple of days ago, when he heard that Yang Chen had already left, he was quite disappointed. He had originally planned to take his leave, but unexpectedly, a comment from Gao Xien made him stay. Gao Xien told him that Yang Chen would be back in a few days. At that moment, Yang Chen’s question made T-Candro feel that his wait over the past few days had not been in vain. The big client had finally taken the bait. The reason he valued Yang Chen so much was that he firmly believed that only Yang Chen could afford his good products. For instance, this velvet sauce was actually a common item back in his hometown. But the problem was, once it was transported to the North Mirror region, considering the transportation costs and the need to protect his business interests, he had to sell it at an exorbitant price. Even for a wealthy, local landlord like the Gao family, they would only be willing to buy a small jar for themselves. Even when it came to the Southern Cloud Kingdom, he didn’t expect the people there to buy more. So when Yang Chen inquired about the price, it immediately relieved him. Ah, Brother Yang, this, he. Glanced at Gao Xan, who was also a smart person and stood up at that moment. Oh, I had someone prepare a dragon soup as well, and it’s been so long. The soup hasn’t arrived yet. I’ll go check the kitchen to see what’s going on. Saying this, he got up and left the room, cleverly leaving space, for their negotiation. Well, this velvet sauce, in our hometown, isn’t particularly rare, but it is only produced during the spring and autumn seasons, each year. Moreover, the production process is complex, and the long journey here results in significant losses. So, if I calculate it, it would be one bend to one palm of gold? Once Gao XIN left, T. Kandro didn’t hesitate and directly provided a quote. Yang Chen really liked his straightforward negotiation style. It was much better than those who beat around the bush, digging pits in their words and nitpicking. However, the unit of measurement he quoted left Yang Chen bewildered. In this world, there was no unified kingdom, so almost every region had its own system of measurement. For example, in the Iron City, it was somewhat similar to his Blue Star, where they still used Jin and Liang as weight units. Although these units were not the same as those on Blue Star, at least he could understand them. But now, Ti Kandro was talking about the measurement units commonly used by dwarves in their Ima city. This completely left Yang Chen confused. What is a bento? What is a palm? What kind of units are these? Yang Chen was utterly baffled, and at that moment, Ti Kandro noticed Yang Chen’s confusion. He smiled and jumped off his chair. Brother Yang, wait a. Moment. After saying that, he went to the door and called out, and soon another dwarf pushed the door and walked in and the dwarf approached Tikandaro, who whispered a few words to him and then the little dwarf quickly left. Yang Chen observed this situation feeling a bit taken aback. Wow, it turns. Out Tikandaro is not alone. But upon further thought, it made sense, this guy had crossed a thousand miles from the western regions to the north. Mirror. How could he possibly come alone? After a while, there was a knock on the door, and surprisingly, four little dwarfs entered the room together. Two of them were carrying a small jar, while another held a leather pouch in his arms. The last one carried nothing, but just by his imposing presence, it was clear he was not to be trifled with. Among the four dwarfs, he was the strongest and tallest, though even at that height, he only reached Young Chan’s waist. However, he exuded an air of no entry, and with his full beard, it was impossible to see his face clearly. His waist was. Bulging, clearly stuffed with something, so it was easy to guess that he was the bodyguard of the group. Tick and Darrow waved at them, and they approached. The table. Yang Chen walked over to help, but the dwarf bodyguard suddenly jumped in front of him, glaring at him menacingly. The scene struck Yang. Chen is quite comical, and at that moment, Tick and Darrow shouted from behind, Edgar. The man glanced over at Tick and Darrow, saw him wave his hand, and then. Stepped aside. Yang Chen reached for the small jar, which looked small but was surprisingly heavy. Weighing it in his hand, he estimated it to be around 30 pounds. He placed the jar on the table and opened the lid, releasing a delightful aroma. It was even stronger than the scent from the small bottle earlier, and the velvet sauce inside looked noticeably thicker and richer. This is a jar of velvet sauce. Tick and Darrow introduced with a smile. Yangchen nodded, I see, and how much is a palm-sized gold piece? Tick and Darrow turned to glance at the dwarf holding the leather pouch. That. Dwarf walked over to the table, opened the pouch, and poured its contents out. With a clatter, a palm-sized gold ingot fell onto the table. Ticundaro picked up the gold ingot with a smile, covering it with his hand. The ingot was just the right size for a dwarf’s palm. Seeing this, Yang Chen understood. He reached out, and the dwarf placed the gold ingot in his palm. It was about half the size of his palm, an inch thick, and weighing it, he estimated it to be around a kilogram. According to the current gold prices on Bluestar, this gold ingot would be worth over 400,000. Spending that much on a jar of sauce was definitely not a good deal. Even if the sauce was magical, he wouldn’t want to mix it into hamburger sauce. If he did, how much would he have to sell the hamburgers for just to break even? So he smiled and turned to the dwarf Ticandero, saying, I can accept this price, but I don’t have that much gold on hand. How about we make an exchange instead? The dwarf did not dismiss his proposal, he knew. His velvet sauce was not cheap. Moreover, carrying that much gold back would not be safe. For him, it was more profitable to exchange for goods that were unavailable on their side to sell back home. So he did not oppose Yang Chen’s suggestion. Yang Chen took out his trump card, a bag of white sugar, weighing 500 grams. Premium snowflake sugar, give it a try. He pushed the snowflake sugar towards the dwarf, who did not hesitate. He had been hearing people boast about how amazing Yang Chen’s mysterious snowflake sugar was for days. Now, he wanted to see if it was really that. Good. He opened the bag, dipped his hand in, and tasted it. Mmm, it was indeed very sweet, but this was not enough to impress him. After all, although, they didn’t have such beautiful white sugar, they did have honey. Not to mention, the red plum fruit from their side was also quite sweet, except, that it couldn’t be eaten in large quantities, there was nothing wrong with it. Seeing the snowflake sugar did not move the other party. Yang Chen, then took out a set of exquisite glass tea sets, and indeed, when he saw this item, the expression on Tikanlua’s face changed. It turned out that. Dwarves had the least resistance to such shiny things. Seeing the other party’s expression change dramatically, Yongchun couldn’t help but chuckle to. Himself. He then took out a set of sixty glass balls, all carefully selected by him. Ten balls in a group, some were pure transparent, while others. Had red and yellow petals inside. On Blue Star, they were just a few bucks for children’s toys. But at this moment, when these glass balls appeared. In front of the dwarves, Takanluo immediately lost his composure, even his breathing became rapid. He looked up at Yang Chen, who laughed heartily, and directly pushed those glass balls, along with the glass tea set, in front of him. This tea set was something he had put some thought into after returning carefully selected from the wholesale market. It wasn’t the kind of cheap goods that cost a dozen bucks but a set of crafts worth over a hundred. Although it was also glassware, it was clearly made with more effort. The glass was thicker, and it was shaped like a swan, with several glass cups resembling high-end whiskey glasses. The round glass walls were adorned with diamond-patterned designs, giving it a very textured feel. In hand. When Takanluo reached out to pick up this set of wine utensils, his eyes sparkled brightly. Especially when he picked up the swan jug, he was extremely careful, as if he wanted to cradle it in his palms. He examined it closely, then looked at it from a distance, and finally held it up in the air, placing it under the light to scrutinize it further. His infatuated expression made Yong Chen secretly laugh. After finally finishing his. inspection, he carefully set it down and even wiped it with his sleeve, afraid that his fingerprints would dirty the cup. In the end, when he picked up those glass balls, he was even more reluctant to part with them. Not only him, but the few dwarf servants behind him were also breathing heavily. Their faces flushed and necks thick. Clearly, they had never seen such sparkling treasures before. So, what do you think, brother T? Are these East Sea Diamond Wine Utensils and Crystal Balls to your liking? Yang Chen asked with a smile, while Tikan Luo, sitting beside him, nodded vigorously. Yes, yes. Then, how about this? One ball in exchange for a jar of illusion velvet sauce, do you think this price is reasonable? Yang Chen asked tentatively, but Tikan Luo on the opposite side was already beaming with joy. Reasonable, reasonable. In his heart, he was thinking, this guy is really a fool. These crystal balls, if taken back to Ima City, each one could be exchanged for 10 jars of illusion velvet sauce. This East. Seaperson probably doesn’t know that dwarves have no natural resistance to such shiny stones. As he spoke, Takamluwa shifted his gaze back to the exquisite wine utensils, his eyes filled with greed. He looked as if he wanted to directly snatch the swan-shaped wine set. Dwarves are naturally fond of drinking and love wine, and exquisite wine utensils are highly sought-after decorative items among the dwarven nobility. If he could bring this exquisite diamond wine set back and present it to his father, the current lord of Ima City, then in the future competition for the position of. heir, he would definitely occupy the most advantageous position. Once he secured the position of heir, he would become the next king of Ima City. Thinking of this, Tikanluo’s gaze became even more fervent. At this moment, Yangqin had no idea that the dwarves’ hearts were filled with so much drama however, he knew that these guys would definitely be unable to resist such modern industrial products. To be honest, every time he thought about trading a few cents worth of glass beads for the expensive velvet sauce, he felt a twinge of guilt. What was the difference between this and the White colonizers landing in Africa, trading glass beads for furs with the local natives? But then he quickly cast those feelings of guilt aside, at least he was more conscientious than those guys. He wasn’t like them who coveted the land as soon as they arrived in Africa. At first, they were so hypocritical, but later they even captured people as slaves, and eventually, they invaded their land. They treated glass beads contaminated with smallpox, as gifts for chiefs who had never seen the world. Such heartless acts, at the very least, he could never bring himself to do. So at this moment, Yang Chen and Taikin Duo were both harboring their own thoughts, but in the end, it was Taikin Duo who spoke first. Um, Brother Yang, let’s settle. On this diamond bead. But about this set of swan-shaped wine utensils. Seeing Taikin Duo’s hesitant demeanor, Yang Chen knew he must be valuing the wine utensils quite highly. So at this moment, he naturally couldn’t lower his own worth. Oh, Brother T, this set of wine utensils is a masterpiece. From a master in our country. Such exquisite diamond-swan -shaped wine pots are not ordinary items in our CNU. So, Taikin Duo capped. Nodding, after all, he was a young master from Ima City. Growing up in the royal palace, and with Ima City located at a crucial crossroads of east-west. Exchanges, he had seen plenty of things. From silks and satins from the east to exotic techniques from the west he had encountered them all. But he had never seen such finely crafted and crystal-clear diamond-swan-shaped wine pots. The translucent material and the lifelike exquisite design. Each aspect highlighted that this set of wine utensils was extraordinary, so he could completely understand Yang Chen’s stance. Um, how about I trade this set of wine utensils for 50 carts of velvet sauce? Goodness, this offer was much more substantial than the previous glass beads. Although Yang Chen didn’t know how many jars of velvet sauce could fit in one cart, he could guess it was definitely not a small amount. However, he felt he shouldn’t rush to agree, it was better to maintain some leverage. But unexpectedly, this stance made Taikin Duo feel that Yang Chen was not satisfied with the offer. Brother Yang, are you not satisfied with this price? Then how about I offer 50 carts of Velvet Sauce instead? Ah, this. Yang Chen was already overjoyed inside, but he still didn’t budge. At this moment, seeing that Yang Chen was still holding out, Taikin Duo couldn’t help but feel a bit displeased. Although Velvet Sauce wasn’t a rare item in Ima City, 50 carts was still a considerable sum. Um, well. Brother T, I really liked that red plum fruit syrup I had before. So it turned out Yang Chen liked that. His comment made Taikan Duo, who had been. Looking stiff, suddenly smile again. This guy had such peculiar tastes, specifically liking something that was common in their area. In fact, the. Red plum fruit syrup was also a common item in Aima City. Only the nobles who ate a lot would enjoy drinking it with their meals, for ordinary folks. Just being able to fill their stomachs was enough, who would want to drink that? Drinking too much would leave them hungry again, and it wouldn’t. help them gain weight. Without weight, they wouldn’t have strength, and without strength, how could they work? Therefore, every year, in the Kunwa Mountains, surrounding Ima City, there would be clusters of red plums hanging on trees, rotting on the ground. Even the passing birds wouldn’t eat them. Since this guy liked it, wasn’t this a perfect opportunity for waste utilization? Alright, then how about 50 carts of velvet sauce, plus 50 carts of red plum fruit syrup in exchange for this set of wine utensils? Ticonderoga waved his hand grandly and quoted a price with great flair. At that moment, Yangchen laughed heartily and clapped his hands. Alright, it’s settled. Brother T, when will your goods be shipped over? We’ll. Complete the delivery then. Yangchen smiled and extended his hand towards Ticonderoga who was a bit confused about the meaning. However, he also. Awkwardly extended his right hand and Yangchen shook it vigorously. Ticonderoga felt he understood this must be a customary gesture for sealing. A deal among the people of the East Sea. Ha, no problem. I just happened to bring a lot of velvet sauce with me this time. Just enough to exchange for your diamond beads. Yang Chen nodded with a smile, no problem, after we finish eating, we can complete the delivery. Um, brother Yang, if my sauce isn’t enough, can I substitute a batch of red plum fruit puree for some velvet sauce? I brought quite a bit of red plum fruit puree with me this time. That works, but for the red plum fruit puree, I can only offer 20 jars in exchange for a diamond bead. Yang Chen had not. Just been chatting with Ticonderoga. He had been gathering information from their conversation and assessing the value of the two items he wanted in Ima City. Based on Ticonderoga’s recent attitude and the hints he had inadvertently let slip, Yangchen estimated that the red plum fruit puree probably wouldn’t be very valuable. After all, given the productivity of this world, many common people were still struggling to make ends meet. For many locals, having enough to eat was a luxury. This red plum fruit was like poison to them. After all, if they couldn’t fill their stomachs, who would? Want to eat something that would leave them hungry right after? In a world like this, being well-fed gives you the strength to survive. Unless one was a noble who could eat to their heart’s content every day, no one would want to touch such fruit. So, it should be relatively inexpensive. Thus, he tentatively made an offer, and to his surprise, Ticonderoga had no objections. No problem. I just happened to bring over more than a hundred jars of this red plum fruit puree, so I’ll trade them all to you this time. Moreover, I have another batch of goods on the way. Once our caravan arrives, we can complete the delivery of this swan-shaped wine set. Ticonderoga was straightforward and could tell that he trusted Yang Chen, so he had no defenses up. Yang Chen nodded, no problem, I’ll be active in this iron city for a while. Alright, let’s complete this batch of goods first, and we’ll talk about the rest in a few days. Ticonderoga hadn’t expected this transaction to go so smoothly, which made him very happy. To be honest. Before coming to the East, his father, the lord of Ima City, had specifically arranged for several people engaged in East-West trade to give him lessons. From those merchants, he learned a lot about the East, such as what the people liked and the local character traits. However, all the teachers had warned him that the people of the East were very shrewd, especially south of Yunmang Mountain. In the area of Nanyan country, although it was quite prosperous, the local merchants were also very cunning. One had to be very careful when doing business with them. But, unexpectedly, the Few easterners he encountered this time in Beijing were not as cunning as his teachers had said. For instance, Gao Aksayan and Yang Chen were both very easy to deal with. Doing business with them was quite simple, which made Ticonderoga feel very happy. As for Yang Chen, he had no idea what the dwarf was thinking at that moment. In fact, he didn’t care, he only knew that he had come to this world to make money. This business with Ticonderoga could be considered his most significant discovery since arriving in this place. If he could analyze and understand the two items Ticonderoga was offering. Him, when he returns to the modern world, he will be able to make a fortune. Therefore, the relationship with the dwarf must be well maintained. So that business can continue in the long term. After reaching a verbal agreement, the two of them had little appetite for food, hastily eating. A few bites before leaving the dining hall. Gao Exian was quite sensible and did not return. Yangchen simply followed the dwarf directly to his residence. which was also on the second floor of the main building beneath the Gao family fortress. However, the Gao family placed great importance on the dwarf, surprisingly allocating them a small house with its own entrance and a yard. The dwarf’s goods were all stored in the warehouse of this small yard. The dwarf brought a total of 58 jars of illusion velvet sauce, each weighing about 30 pounds. Moreover, Taikan de Luo informed him that the jars used for the sauce were carved from local yellow oak. They had special properties for temperature insulation, moisture absorption. and pest repellent. Sealing the sauce in these jars and storing them at the appropriate temperature could ensure it would not spoil for five years. After hearing this, Young Chin felt even more at ease as he had been pondering how to store the sauce. The 58 jars of sauce were exchanged for two beads, while the other two beads were for 40 jars of red plum fruit pulp that the dwarf had delivered to him. This red plum fruit pulp was also stored in yellow oak jars but each jar weighed a bit more, around 50 pounds. This time, the dwarf brought a total of 50 jars and seeing. Yang Chen so agreeable, he generously gave him five more. He kept five jars for himself to enjoy. Furthermore, when communicating with him, Yang Chen subtly probed for information. He learned that their transport team was still behind and that one truck could carry 15 to 20 jars of such sauces and beverages. If it was fruit pulp, it could carry 15 jars, if it was illusion velvet sauce, it could carry 20 jars. Hearing this unit of measurement, Yang Chen felt reassured the set of swan-shaped wine utensils he exchanged was indeed worth it. After concluding the transaction, Yang Chin bid farewell and left the dwarf’s small yard, returning to the room arranged for him by the Gao family. It was still the same. As before, the room he had stayed in last time. After lying in the room for a while and confirming that there was no movement outside, he changed. Into a set of nightclothes and quietly slipped out of the room. He followed the outside corridor, reached the corner, climbed out of the window, and crouched down on the large tree outside the window. Then, following the route from last time, he headed straight for the ventilation duct he had explored before. He climbed up the disguised large tree again, then crawled into the pipe on top of the tree, and descended using the climbing rope. Half an hour later, he arrived at the entrance of the base he had explored last time. However, just as he reached the entrance, the iron door slid. Opened silently to both sides. He quickly darted into the corridor, walked a short distance, and entered another flashing iron door, finally arriving at the warehouse he had visited before. But this time, the situation inside the warehouse was completely different from last time. Yang Yuanqing was standing at the entrance of the iron door waiting for him. Although he still had a blank expression, Yang Chen could still see a flicker of emotional fluctuation in his eyes the moment Yang Yuanqing saw him. Although these clones had their emotional genes removed during genetic editing by human scientists, after all, he was equivalent to their father, and as a carbon-based life form, these clones still had biological instincts. Welcome. Back, my dear father. Yang Yuanqing said loudly, standing in front of Yang Chen. His way of greeting was actually a quirky setup that Yang Chen had deliberately arranged. But looking at this bearded giant in front of him calling him father, he felt a bit secretly pleased, yet more often a sense of awkwardness would surge. Alright, from now on, don’t call me father anymore, just call me commander. Welcome back to Logistics Support Base. Number 203, Commander. Yang Yuanqing stood at attention and saluted with a standard military gesture. Clearly, the life he had been living these days, had begun to awaken some kind of memory in his genes. Yang Chen mimicked him and performed a military salute as well. Alright, Sergeant Yuanqing, introduce me to the results of your work these days. While speaking with Yang Yuanqing, Yang Chen was also constantly surveying the situation in the warehouse. The last time he came to explore this base, the first thing he discovered was this warehouse. Rather than a warehouse, it was more like a large workshop. There was an industrial robot he didn’t quite understand and on it sat a massive jet engine. Next to it were many tools and disassembled vehicles scattered about. Of course, due to the passage of time, most areas in this warehouse were covered in dust. Many places were decayed and dilapidated and since he didn’t know much, he didn’t dare to touch anything here. However, upon returning this time, he found that the warehouse had been completely transformed. At the very least, there was electricity and the ceiling lights were on. The dust in the warehouse had been. cleared away, and the floors and walls were very clean. However, the disassembled vehicles, the previous machine tool, and the jet engine that had been on the machine tool were all gone. So he was very curious about what had happened here. After hearing his question, Yang Yuanqing quickly provided an answer. Alright, your excellency commander, please allow me to introduce the work I have been doing these days. First, I cleaned up the equipment and tools in the workshop. Many of the devices here were broken due to their age and could no longer be used. So, I borrowed those vehicles. And equipment, keeping the useful spare parts for when we can find similar equipment to reassemble. That SS3 or Superjet engine, due to years of neglect and a lack of components, many of its internal sensors and pipelines have aged and can no longer be used. I have already disassembled that. Engine. Hearing Yang Yuanqing say this, Yangqing couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret. Although he didn’t know the specifications of that. Engine, even as an outsider, he could tell that it was impressive. If it could be brought to Blue Star, it might just make a name for itself in. Battle. Unfortunately, that opportunity was gone now, the engine had already been taken apart. However, what Yang Yuanqing said next filled him with. Excitement. But right now, we are in the process of urgently repairing this Octopus UNSS model intelligent machine tool. Once we complete the repairs. On this machine tool. Then we can use the existing spare parts to process the things we want. Yang Chen’s eyes lit up even more. Octopus machine. Tool. That’s the one, Yang Yuanqing said, pointing to the frame behind him, and at that moment, Yang Chen saw it. It was indeed the gantry frame that had previously held the jet engine and he had thought there was something strange about it, because this gantry frame was quite impressive, with six mechanical arms on the bed below and four mechanical arms suspended from the gantry above. He had thought it looked quite powerful, and it turned out to be exactly what he had imagined, a high-precision intelligent machine tool. So, how is the repair of this machine tool going? Can you? Demonstrate it for me? No problem, Your Excellency Commander. Yang Yuanqing said as he approached the machine tool and began to operate the control panel in front of it. He quickly pressed buttons on the LCD screen, and to his surprise, the machine tool actually started to move. The two mechanical arms on the bed supported themselves on the ground, lifting the entire bed up but then the platform bed changed its angle in the air, and the two arms on the Dragon Gateframe began to skillfully search through a pile of disassembled parts nearby. In no time, they found something resembling. A car engine picked it up and placed it on the platform bed. The two arms on the platform then lowered and the platform bed landed on the ground. To stabilize. After that, the two arms on the platform grabbed the engine while the upper arms began to disassemble it. The lower arms coordinated. With the progress of the upper arms constantly flipping and adjusting the angle of the engine being held. This was to provide the upper mechanical. Arms with the best working angle for exerting force. Moreover, the upper mechanical arm would continuously open the toolbox inside its arm according to the work progress, switching out the tools to be used. For instance, sometimes it would use a Phillips screwdriver, other times it would switch to a flathead screwdriver, sometimes it would use a pneumatic gun, and at other times a drill bit, and so on. In less than 5 minutes, a rusty engine that an ordinary technician would probably take a whole day or even several days to disassemble was turned into a pile of parts on this machine. Yang Yuanqing’s entire operation was as smooth as flowing water and he completed it with a blank expression. Meanwhile, Yang Chen, who was watching from a distance, was left dumbfounded. Is there really such an incredible device in the world? This completely overturned his understanding of CNC machining centers. It should be noted that he studied electrical automation engineering in college. Therefore, he had a certain understanding of various mechanical devices. On Bluestar, the best CNC machining was done in Han’s country in Europe, as well as in Swiss bank country and a few of their cousins. Of course, the world leader, North America, also had various elites, as modern electrical automation engineering basically originated. From there, their little brother, Japan, also played quite well. Although in recent years, the yen country where he was located had made strides. In the manufacturing industry, there was still a significant gap in high-precision fields compared to those countries, especially in the realm of highly intelligent mechanical manufacturing equipment, the gap with those traditional industrial powers was not small at all. Therefore, the upper echelons of the country paid extraordinary attention to this aspect, advocating for industrial upgrades and encouraging various investments in practical research, and this was not just a one or two-year effort. However, the breakthroughs we achieved in this area could only be described as pitifully. Phew! There was no way around it. They had a hundred-year head start and had long established a unique R&D system. coupled with layers of patent barriers for protection how could we hope to catch up with just a few years of investment but now this octopus series in front of him gave him hope for our latecomer advantage in the past when he heard people talk about overtaking on a curve he always scoffed because he had studied industrial design and electrical automation he knew that without professional accumulation talking about overtaking on a curve was nonsense but now looking at the device in front of him he suddenly felt that overtaking on a curve was hopeless However, overtaking by changing lanes still had great potential. Your Excellency Commander, due to insufficient power and some missing parts, our progress in repairing this machine tool is currently very slow. Yang Chen was still in a daze, but Yang Yuanqing had already returned to report. Ah, so, how much progress have you made in your repairs? Yang Chen didn’t dare to say too much, fearing he would expose his ignorance. Currently, we have made 30% progress. Repairing for mechanical arms on this machine tool is already the limit. If we can find more parts, we might be able to make more progress. After hearing Yang Yuanqing’s response, Yang Chen nodded. Hmm, good, no need to rush, there will be bread, and there will be milk. Although I don’t know if Yang, Yuanqing can handle this kind of soul-soothing soup, the formalities that need to be addressed still have to be addressed. Sure enough, Yang Yuanqing, across the table showed no reaction to this soup. Yangqing shook his head, it’s okay, we still have more research institutes to explore in the future. I believe we should be able to find similar spare parts. Hmm, that’s a good suggestion, Commander. I propose we explore Southeast, where there are Institutes 703 and 707. As far as I know, there are many similar octopus machine tools in those two research institutes. In fact, at Institute 707, there are even the most advanced 20-axis synchronous processing equipment as well as more than 34D printing devices. If we can find those machine tools, then our speed of restoring research and development will be just around the corner. Yang Yuanqing still spoke to Yang Chen with, A blank expression, while Yang Chen was already dumbfounded. What? 20-axis synchronous processing equipment? Yes, it’s an octopus intelligent machine tool with 20 mechanical arms. Looking at Yang Yuanqing’s poker face, Yang Chen felt like his brain was about to explode. He originally thought that the intelligent machine tool in front of him with 10 mechanical arms was already impressive. Who would have thought that these Fawken people actually had intelligent machine tools with 20 mechanical arms? Just think about it, those 20 mechanical arms working simultaneously. In the air is enough to make one’s scalp tingle. He swallowed hard, uh, is that 20-axis synchronous equipment really that impressive? Yang. Yuanqing across the table was slightly taken aback but quickly provided an answer. Let me put it this way. This octopus machine tool, if it operates at 100% efficiency, can disassemble an engine like the one just now in just one minute. If it’s a 20-axis synchronous machine tool, it would only take 10 seconds. Of course, for many work scenarios, having more mechanical arms isn’t always better. It’s just that for those processing steps, where the technology is extremely strict and complicated, using such equipment is the most suitable. Yang Chen understood what Yang Yuan Cheng meant. He was talking about cost-effectiveness and efficiency. For processing simple items, two mechanical arms are enough, there’s no need for so many arms. For example, even if he had a machine tool with just one mechanical arm, it would already shock the world. After all, while other companies Machine tools are still setting up the XYZ axis, he only needs a fixed platform. One flexible mechanical arm can already achieve 360 -degree processing, without dead angles. As for the so-called 4D printing equipment that Yang Yuanqing mentioned, that’s even more impressive. You have to know that. On Bluestar, 3D printing has only been a concept for the past 20 years. Currently, only a few countries in the world have mastered this technology, and most of it is used in the processing of non -metallic materials. And the only country in the world that has mastered this technology and can apply it in the field of metal processing is Yen Country. In recent years, Yen Country’s development of military aircraft has made tremendous progress. The secret lies in their set of 3D metal printing technology, which can print large titanium alloy frames. The keel and wing skeletons of their new fighter jets are printed using this technology. Of course, the price is also very expensive, and currently, they don’t have many of these devices. And they have been researching for export. North America has been trying to obtain this set of equipment, but yen country has prohibited the export of such devices. That is truly a national treasure. And the 4D printing technology that Yang Yuanqing mentioned is even more impressive. The reason it’s called 4D is that, in addition to the 3D aspect of the technology, this set of technology adds another dimension, which is time. It is important to know that the biggest challenge currently hindering the progress of 3D printing technology on Bluestar is the difficulty in printing metal. components using this technology. When you want to print metal parts, it involves melting the metal, casting it, and then cooling it. You need to first melt the metal powder at high temperatures and then spray it out through a nozzle to form a three-dimensional shape. However, at this point, since the metal is in a liquid state, it is very easy to deform, making it difficult to shape. This means you need to quickly cool the metal to form it. But during this process, you must ensure the orderly arrangement of the metal molecules. The orderly arrangement of metal molecules is key too. ensuring strength and toughness. Unfortunately, these are things that the current 3D printing technology on Bluestar cannot achieve. The reason the yen country can use this technology to print the frames of airplanes is that many of the materials they use are compliant materials, not metal materials. So even though they have mastered this technology, it can only be used for military purposes and cannot be used for civilian applications. The high-polymer materials they use are extremely expensive, although their performance is better than that of metals. The problem is that ordinary civilian enterprises simply cannot afford it. The inability to commercialize the equipment leads to them still lagging behind Europe and America in the field of precision processing. Now, in this laboratory, Yang Chen actually heard that the Fokin people have a 4-dimensional 3D printing device. This device can perfectly solve the shackles that Bluestar’s 3D printing technology cannot break through, the printing and processing of metal parts. Wow, this is simply a miraculous device. If this could be brought back to Blue Star, it would be a national treasure in no time. Just thinking. About this made Yang Chen’s emotions surge uncontrollably. Hmm, very good. Yang Yuanqing, can you tell me where the 703 Institute and the 707 Institute are? As he spoke, he took out a map, which was the one he had retrieved from the Research Institute in the Tiger’s Den last time. Yang Yuanqing. Looked at the laminated map, his eyes were only confused for a moment before he drew two circles on the map. Yang Chen took a look and was surprised. to find that the 703 institute was exactly the tiger’s den he had explored before. There, he had indeed seen some abandoned vehicles but as for machine tools, he hadn’t seen any. As for the 707 institute, the location pointed out by Yang Yuanqing should be in the area known locally as Yanyun. 16 cities. However, to determine the exact location, a field investigation would be necessary. After all, the 707 institute was established. over a thousand years ago and so many years have passed that the geographical landscape and geological structure may have changed. It seems that, in the future, if there is an opportunity he should still go over there to take a look. But for now, it seems more practical to explore the tigers. Then again. Maybe next time when he has time, as he still has other matters to attend to this time. Yang Chen looked at the machine tool in front of him feeling very eager and asked Yang Yuanqing many questions about this machine tool. Previously, when he was on Blue Star, he had seen quite a few processing centers. He had even operated several Hans in Japanese machine tools during his internship in factories. For example, the Hans made Trump and Hangluon, and the Japanese made Yaskawa and Fanuc, all of which worked very well. However, those machine tools were used for cutting, boring, and grinding workpieces. The octopus machine tool in front of him was quite different, it had very flexible robotic arms. It’s mechanical arms. had a very high degree of human-like functionality, with several robotic arms resembling the structure of human fingers. This indicated that this machine tool was more flexible in its operations, and the key point was that it had a super high artificial intelligence operating system. This was evident from its ability to disassemble a rusty engine in just a few minutes. IT is important to know that even if you brought that rusty old engine back to the present blue star, it would be impossible to achieve such a non-destructive disassembly using just machinery. It requires skilled workers who understand the technology, specialized tools, and a significant amount of time to complete the disassembly. If you simply used machines, given the current machining technology on Blue Star, it would be utterly impossible. Unless you resort to destructive methods, using various drill bits, electric saws, and grinding wheels, you could manage to disassemble it, but in the end, you would just have a pile of scrap metal. However, the Machine tool in front of me can flexibly choose and switch tools based on its condition, automatically change working modes, and ultimately achieve non-destructive disassembly. This only indicates one thing, this machine tool has an incredibly advanced intelligent control system. As Yang Yuan Cheng, learn more about this machine tool, his responses indeed confirmed Yang Chen’s suspicions. The intelligent control system of this machine tool was specifically developed by the Fokin people. Although it is just a very basic first-generation system, it is already enough to shock Yang Chen. With this system, you can not only use the machine tool to disassemble equipment but also process equipment with it. This expands the potential applications of this machine tool even further. The most crucial aspect is that the addition of this system makes precision processing much simpler. Take the various machine tools currently used on Bluestar, whether they are 5-axis CNC or 7-axis CNC machines. The first issue to face is the material problem, such as the machine tool’s base. It may seem very simple, just a chunk of iron with no technical content, but there are many intricacies involved. Long ago, the steel used to produce such bases had to be left in nature for decades, the iron chunk had to endure the elements, and some were even thrown into the sea to allow the steel to be subjected to seawater pressure. The purpose of this was singular, to eliminate internal stress in the steel. If the internal stress of your steel is too high, then when your fixture clamps the workpiece and other tools are cutting and grinding at high speeds, it will exert a force on the workpiece. This force must be transmitted through the fixture to the base, which is a crucial stability system for the machine tool. If the internal stress of your base is too high, it will exert a reaction force on the fixture, which will then feed back onto the workpiece. Consequently, when your cutting tool is grinding and cutting, this reaction force could lead to errors. Significant errors. could even result in the complete failure of the workpiece processing. A stress-free base will directly transmit the force exerted by the cutting tool on the workpiece to the ground without generating a reaction force. This ensures processing accuracy and many advanced factories to ensure that the ground does not produce a reaction force, will even dig a pit beneath the processing workshop during factory construction, fill it with river, sand, and then add a layer of rubber cushioning on top. For example, a certain factory in Yen country does just that. Therefore, the error in the engine they produce is only 2 micrometers. Note that this is the total error for the entire engine assembly, each workpiece has its own error. However, when hundreds or thousands of parts are assembled together, the overall precision of the engine can be guaranteed to be within 2 micrometers, which reflects how impressive their precision processing is. And our shortcomings lie in this aspect. Of course, this is also the main reason why their machine tools are so expensive and why we have been unable to learn from them. Because first and foremost, in terms of materials, we are already at a disadvantage. Compared to them. Especially now, various metallurgical technologies have made tremendous progress compared to before. For instance, with the emergence of various hot and cold cycles and reverse quenching smelting methods, their materials are becoming increasingly impressive.I in this regard, we are indeed lagging behind by quite a bit. This is also the main reason why our precision machining has always been unable to catch up. But now. With the advent of this octopus machine tool, Yangqin believes that we have truly hit the jackpot. The precision machining issues that have long, plagued the industrial sector of Yen Country can now be said to be easily resolved. If such technology were brought back to Yen Country on Blue Star, it would bring about a revolutionary breakthrough for the entire industry. Take this octopus machine tool, for instance, its frame is made of ordinary, high-strength steel. This is mainly to ensure that the frame has great strength during processing and does not deform. As for internal stresses, they are completely offset by the super artificial intelligence system of this machine tool. During processing, its fixtures continuously adjust the workpiece’s angle based on the feedback from the frame’s reactive force. Additionally, the cutting head also constantly adjusts its angle, so the reactive force from the frame, combined with the cutting head’s forward force, is applied to the workpiece being processed. This not only ensures processing accuracy but also makes the process much easier. For example, when processing a workpiece of a certain hardness, you would need the cutting head speed to exceed 15,000 RPM and you would also have to set the correct entry angle and feed rate. If any part of this process went wrong, it would lead to the failure of the entire workpiece. However, with this octopus machine tool, its brilliance lies in the fact that its fixtures continuously make micro-adjustments based on the reactive force feedback from the frame. This adjusts the workpiece’s angle in conjunction with The cutting hands processing, making the cutting or drilling actions much simpler. It’s like a CNC machining center on Blue Star, where one person uses both hands, but the left hand mainly serves a fixed role while the right hand is the main working hand, as one cannot multitask effectively. This octopus machine tool, however, has undergone years of refinement, transforming into a martial arts master, mastering the art of simultaneous combat. It can multitask when the dominant right hand is at work, the left hand adjusts the workpiece according to the angle and force exerted by the right hand. This creates a synergy that produces an effect greater than the sum of its parts, simplifying the processing, significantly improving production efficiency and greatly reducing costs. For instance, using the original machine tool required a speed of 15,000 rpm to complete the machining of a high-precision workpiece. But with the Octopus machine tool, the cutting head only needs a speed of 10,000 rpm to achieve the same type of processing. Moreover, manufacturing this octopus machine tool does not require any particularly advanced materials. Whether it’s the frame, servo motors, or ball screw bearings, these have previously been the shortcomings hindering the development of machine tools in our country. Due to factors like materials and precision, we have never been able to produce top-tier products domestically. Additionally, we have heavily relied on systems from Hans in Japan for our CNC systems. But now, with the octopus machine tool, these shackles will no longer exist. Because our octopus machine tool is equipped with a powerful artificial intelligence system, this AI is remarkable for its exceptional computing power and mathematical logic. With this super software, we have directly bridged the gap in hardware with Europe and America and we might even surpass them. It’s like the machine tools from Hans in Japan are still in the Nokia era, the era of impressive hardware. But with the emergence of this octopus machine tool, we can leap directly into the smartphone era and this system from its inception is a king. Moreover, it is a max-level king. Equivalent to iOS and the smartphone world providing users with a silky smooth operating experience, Hans and the machine tools from Japan are still stuck in the Symbian system stage, and they haven’t even started using Android yet. After listening to Yang Yuanqing explain the impressive features of this machine tool, waves of excitement surged in Yang Chen’s heart. If he were to bring this octopus machine tool back, it would be a dimensional, crushing blow to Hans and Japan’s machine tool industry. But the problem is, do you really think things will be that simple? As the saying goes, a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime. Just look at the level of the big shots in Hans in Japan’s machine tool companies. Companies like Hans’s Trump, Schuller, and Grob are all giants with assets in the hundreds of billions of euros. Japan’s Yaskawa, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, and Ishikawa-jama -harama-heavy industries are all well-known powerhouses in the industry. Would they just sit back and watch you rise, swallowing their market share? And what about those domestic capitalists with bulging eyes, scouring the world for speculative assets? Would they let go of this? Golden unicorn? You must know that what the domestic market lacks the most is top-notch precision machining companies and what the world lacks the most right now is quality assets. Over the years, with the excessive issuance of currency in Europe and America, a large amount of speculative capital has been wandering around the globe, scavenging. As long as your company still has some semblance of value, they will find a way to get involved. But the problem arises when they do get involved. Once profit-seeking capital enters, the future development of the company is bound to change. Moreover, your technology is not something that can be easily explained. If someone with ulterior motives discovers your secret and spreads it, then Yang Chen would instantly become the world’s number one wanted criminal. Countless countries would want to capture him, slice him up, and study the secrets he holds. Just thinking about this made Yang Chen tense up, feeling as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him. Indeed, before. strengthening himself and building a powerful foundation it’s better to keep such treasures under wraps furthermore even if he were to bring it back to blue star in the future he would need to carefully consider the origin of this thing for example he could assemble a research and development team pretend to research for a while and drag it out for a few years then like squeezing toothpaste he could gradually reveal this technology which would align with the normal patterns of research and development otherwise this technology would suddenly appear as if it had popped out from a crack in Iraq. Directly crushing the competition with black technology would lead to significant problems. Unless you are a company. Like Orange Technology, an American enterprise that developed the first generation of orange phones, ushering mobile phones into the era of smart devices. Because they are an American company, backed by a large American consortium, other competitors wouldn’t dare to use underhanded tactics against them, just like the then world leader Nokia. They could only watch helplessly as their market share was devoured by Orange, without daring to take any action. In fact, according to normal business logic, if such a situation occurred, Nokia could have used many unfair competitive tactics to suppress Orange. But they didn’t dare. Fast forward a few years to a certain company in Yen Country, which was about to dethrone Orange from the smart device thrown and become the world’s top seller. What happened? They used all sorts of tactics and directly brought that company down. And what? Yang Chen needs to worry about is precisely that kind of problem. So, although this octopus machine tool is impressive, after some contemplation, he still feels that it’s best to keep a low profile and develop cautiously in the early stages. Once the foundation is solid, the money is there, and the strength is built up, then he can gradually release these black technology products one by one. By that time, whoever dares to challenge him, will be kicked aside and any competition will be dealt with normally. As for those with ulterior motives, heh, I’m not short on money. Let’s see. How you plan to play this game? After understanding the power of this thing and considering the risks it might bring once it is released, Yang Chen had. A rough plan for the future. Well, Chief Engineer Yuanqing, let’s not rush to repair this machine tool just yet. I have an idea. Please, go. Ahead, Commander. Um, can you miniaturize this machine tool? I mean, for example, could we make one with two robotic arms? Yang Chen tentatively. Asked. The machine tool in front of him, with its 10 robotic arms, looked impressive, but it was currently of no use to him. Instead, a smaller version with two robotic arms would be sufficient. After all, that kind of miniaturized machine tool is the mainstream in Blue Star, especially in the current Yen country. Because such machine tools are what many domestic private enterprises need the most right now. Currently, domestic private enterprises are largely purchasing machine tools from Japan, mostly from Yaskawa. Some even use those from Taiwan and the United States. In contrast, our domestic products are completely overlooked. Although there are quite a few machine tool companies in our country, most of their equipment can only be used by large state-owned enterprises and military industrial companies. We have always struggled to enter the civilian market. On one hand, the technology of our machine tools does lag behind, and on the other hand, long-standing perceptions have led to a lack of recognition for our machine tools. If we could break through in this field first, it would be much easier to make further advancements in the future. After all, you can’t. Just go straight for the crown and steal the crystal right from the start. That would easily make you a target.” Yang Yuanqing was taken aback by Yang Chen’s question, and after a moment of contemplation, he responded. Well, given the materials available at this base, it can be done, but it will take some time. Hearing this response, Yang Chen couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. No problem, take your time. as long as it can be done. After all, he wasn’t in a hurry to return, he was just setting up a machine tool factory, and he needed some time to accumulate initial capital. No problem, leave this task to me. Great, then besides this machine tool, do you have any other achievements recently? After having a rough plan for the future development of the machine tool, Yang Chen casually asked. Huh, speaking of major achievements, this machine tool is far from my significant accomplishment. My major achievement is He had only asked casually, but Yang Yuanqing’s reaction was quite significant. Even though he had removed the emotional perception module, he could still use a modal particle to express his feelings. One can imagine how great this achievement must be. However, he did not directly present his achievement but instead pulled Yang Chen inside. They entered the area of the dormant chamber, where he had awoken before. At this moment, the place had changed dramatically, it was previously dusty and dark, but now it was bright. What surprised. Yang Yuanqing the most was that in front of a row of cultivation pods, there was actually a person squatting there, inspecting the mechanical equipment. Commander, this is my greatest achievement during this time, subject 002. He is an embryo seed left by Dr. Grumman before the Great War, replicated. Dr. Grumman is the greatest biologist, chemist, physician, and pharmacologist in the Azure zone of Falcon Star. Listening to Yang Yuanqing’s introduction, Yang Chen was already stunned. The second clone had appeared. This was truly an unexpected surprise, it seemed that Yang Yuanqing had found the previous seed bank. He remembered that the last time he left, Yang Yuanqing had mentioned that there was a seed bank. Left by scientists in this research institute, which was actually a frozen embryo storage center inside, there were many frozen embryos edited from the DNA of researchers, managers, and even soldiers of that time. These continuously produced clones would become their most powerful helpers and combat forces. However, unexpectedly, this plan was interrupted shortly after it began due to a sudden escalation in the war. And now, this seed. Bank should have been unsealed and even the first product had already appeared. 002, come here, meet the commander. Yang Yuanqing whistled at the busy 002 in the distance, calling him over. The clone quickly arrived in front of Yang Chen and saluted him. Hello, commander, 002 reporting for duty. Yangchen knew that when the scientists on Falkenstar edited the genes of these clones, they not only removed their emotional perception genes, but also added some shackles, such as never being able to betray humanity. There was also a master recognition program. For example, now, although he didn’t know how 002’s genes were edited, upon seeing him, 002 would recognize him as his direct superior. This saved him a lot of trouble. He smiled and waved his hand, relax, 002. Uh, I should give you a name. Uh, how about this, you can be called Grumman from now on, and you and Yang. Yuan Cheng are brothers, while I am your little daddy. Okay, little daddy. Looking at the tall, nearly 6 foot 3 bald white man calling him. Daddy, Yang Chen couldn’t help but shiver. Although his dark humor was satisfied, he still didn’t want to be the daddy of two rough men. Uh, forget. It, just call me commander. By the way, what were you busy with just now? Yang Chen quickly changed the subject, and Grumman immediately stood. Tall and began to introduce himself seriously. Commander, I was repairing the cultivation chamber here. Previously, I and 001, uh, no, Yang Yuan Cheng, had already used up two. Of the remaining eight, after inspection, five cannot be used due to equipment aging. I am trying to find a way to repair them. Hearing this, Yang Chen frowned. So, currently, there are only three usable cultivation chambers? Yes, Commander. Grumman replied. Calmly. Of course, the other chambers only have some parts that are aged and unusable. I want to take them apart to see if I can swap parts. If possible, I might be able to repair one or two more. However, the biggest challenge for us right now is the energy and nutrient solution. It turned out that Grumman and Yang Yuanqing were quite lucky to have been born. After all, to cultivate a clone from scratch, not only did you need embryos, but you also needed specialized nutrient solutions. You had to continuously supply the various nutrients required for the growth of clones into the cultivation chamber day and night. Only then could the clones grow and bear fruit quickly, like growing vegetables. Yan Yuanqing had transferred the nutrient solutions from the other unusable cultivation chambers for Grumman’s use, which led to the cultivation of Grumman. Hmm, Grumman, do. You know the formula for this nutrient solution? Can you write it down for me? I’ll see if I can help you gather the ingredients. Although the technology on Bluestar was far inferior to that of the Fokin people of that era, Yangqin still wanted to give it a try. Even if he couldn’t gather. Everything, solving 50% would be good. Moreover, if you remembered correctly, over 20 years ago, Blue Star seemed to have already had. Cloning Technology Scientists from a certain country had once used cloning technology to clone a sheep named Dali. Later, many countries also mastered this technology, but for various reasons, it was not widely promoted .On one hand, it was due to ethical and moral factors, and on the other hand, it seemed that certain technical difficulties were insurmountable. Therefore, cultivating the nutrient solution for clones should not be a big problem. For the current blue star, Ruman was completely unreserved, nodding in agreement. Soon, he was swiftly jotting down the raw materials needed to prepare the nutrient solution in a small notebook. Watching him write so urgently, Yangchen felt a bit dizzy. The characters he wrote resembled the Chinese characters he was familiar with yet also seemed different, much like the distinction between traditional and simplified characters. Pronunciation and meaning were the same, although he couldn’t recognize the characters he wrote, he could roughly guess their meanings. This was a very interesting experience, and Grumman was very patient. He not only explained the names of these raw materials and their ratios but also detailed the functions of each ingredient. Yang Chen listened with great excitement, and after finishing, he turned to Yang Yuanqing and asked, So, you found? The seed bank? Yes, Commander. Yang Yuanqiang answered Yang Chen without reservation, giving a definite response on the spot. Can you show it to me? No problem. 15 minutes later, Yang Chen followed Yang Yuanqing and Grumman to a huge warehouse. This warehouse was peculiar, filled with hundreds of boxes of various sizes. According to Yang Yuanqing and Grumman, these boxes contained various embryos. However, they couldn’t easily open them, as each box was specially made. Once opened, the cold storage inside would become ineffective. If the embryos couldn’t be placed into the cultivation chamber quickly, they would soon die. This left Yang Chen feeling a bit regretful, it was a pity he couldn’t see what those embryos looked like. Uh, um, do any of these embryos have talents in management and accounting? Yang Chen asked his most concerned question. Sure enough, Yang Yuanqing and Grumman were momentarily taken aback before quickly providing an answer. Yes, this deputy station chief Wang Xiuqiang was. The logistics supervisor at the original base, an expert in coordination. He also concurrently serves as the procurement officer, accountant, cashier. And so on. Soon, Yang Yuanqing brought over a box for Yang Chen. Seeing this box, Yang Chen was very pleased. In his business endeavors on Blue Star, what he lacked the most was a trustworthy person like this. Now that he had learned quite a bit about the black technology on this planet, he planned to continuously bring this black technology back to Blue Star. He intended to start with his own hamburger shop, while fast food seemed like a low starting point, it had the advantage of rapid growth. With proper innovation in the model, he could replicate thousands of chain stores. in just a year. Once these stores were established, they would generate a massive cash flow. He needed a reliable person to manage this cash flow, especially regarding raw materials, many of which couldn’t be exposed. Therefore, this accountant had to be someone he could trust. Previously, he had considered having his second uncle take on this role, but after some thought, he abandoned the idea. Although his second uncle had a good eye for business, he wasn’t sure if he understood accounting. Even if he did, could he perform as well as a professional? Moreover, once he brought back the black technology discovered on this planet, many of the R&D expenses would require a professional financial person to manage. And this accountant had to be someone he could trust. After thinking it over, he didn’t believe that a financial person found on Bluestar would be worthy of his trust. After all, his industry, not to exaggerate, could potentially grow into a hundred billion, a trillion, or even a 10 trillion scale enterprise in the future. Once that time came, how would he handle the finances? How much money and how many shares would be needed to satisfy their appetite? Moreover, there are so many capitalists outside watching closely, right? What if they offered that accountant a big enough temptation to betray himself? That would be a problem. The whole accounting aspect has always been the most troublesome for Yang Chen. He must find someone trustworthy. And the clones here have helped him solve this problem very well. These clones will never betray him. However, there is a current issue he has already crossed over between the two worlds many times. But he has found that he cannot bring a living creature when crossing over. For example, if he brings a small, living animal, after crossing over, whether from the other world back to Blue Star or from Blue Star to the other world, the small animal will definitely die. So bringing an accountant over is definitely not feasible. But if he brings a cultivation pod and a frozen embryo back and cultivates it himself after returning to Blue Star, he doesn’t know if this operation is possible, but it’s worth a try. By the way, are there any engineers? in electronic software and hardware here? His original plan was to set up a fast food restaurant after returning. Once this industry grows strong and has a solid foundation, he can venture into the internet field. The first project he wants to tackle is related to the metaverse. How can he proceed without a trustworthy software programming expert? Yang Yuanqing and Grumman did not disappoint him. Soon, the two recommended an embryo to him. Stephen King, the most skilled software engineer at Research Institute 203, a programming expert, proficient in D-language, GAGV, and other technologies. Not only does he understand software, but he is also a hardware expert. The base’s artificial intelligence system was developed by him along with his clones. This time, it was Grumman who made the recommendation, and the resume of the expert Grumman recommended made Yang Shen very satisfied. Hmm, good. find the embryos of these two people for me, and also prepare two cultivation pods. The two clones naturally would not refuse Yang Chen’s request. After all, Yang Chen is their commander, his words are orders, and they just need to execute them. Soon, the two cultivation pods were ready, along with the embryos of the financial management expert Wang Shuiqiang and the artificial intelligence expert Stephen King. Grumman even specially prepared a manual on how to use these devices for Yang Chen. He even personally taught him how to complete a process. Yangqin directly stored all of these in his space while also taking out the living supplies he purchased for the two. It was just some generators, diesel, and a large amount of living supplies. With these supplies guaranteed, Yang Yuanqing and Grumman could live in this basement for at least three to five months without any problems. By the way, has that woman upstairs been quiet lately? During the handover of supplies, Yangqin suddenly asked. Before he left here last time, he had assigned Yang Yuanqing a task, to monitor the woman upstairs who was collaborating with Gao Chang in real time, to see if she would pull any other tricks. Yang Yuanqing shook his head this time, it’s been quite quiet on her side lately, she rarely appears in that laboratory. I wonder what she’s busy with elsewhere. Yang Chen nodded upon hearing this, hmm, good. As long as she doesn’t affect us, we don’t need to worry about her. He didn’t want to get too involved in the internal struggles among the local natives of the Gao family. Even if. He did get involved, it wouldn’t be now, placing bets and choosing the winner would be the best approach. However, he then pulled Yang Yuan Cheng aside and instructed him a few things. Yang Yuan Cheng nodded frequently, indicating he understood. After giving these instructions, Yang Cheng felt that his gains from this trip were about to come to an end. He got up and was about to leave the basement when suddenly he remembered something. He called over Grumman, Grumman, do you know what this is? He casually pulled out a small bottle of red plum fruit puree from his space and handed. it to Grumman. With his titles as a biologist and chemist, Grumman should know a lot about these local matters. He then briefly explained what the dwarf Tichandro had told him, as well as his own analysis of the fruit puree’s functions. Grumman listened with great interest, hmm, this is very similar to a plant brought back by expeditionary Major Harmon from the Great Arm constellation in the year 535 of the interstellar era, the puree of the red star fruit. After hearing Yang Chen’s description, Grumman made a guess. Let me conduct a test. Saying this, he picked up the small bottle and turned to a metal wall. As he approached, a door smoothly opened in the metal wall. Goodness, if he hadn’t gotten close, he wouldn’t have known there was such a mechanism on the wall. Behind this metal wall was a laboratory that could hold hundreds of bottles. Inside were many experimental tables and various experimental instruments. Yangqin didn’t understand much about these devices, but just by looking at the peculiar shapes. Of the glassware and their considerable size, he knew these experimental tools must be impressive. Soon, Grumman arrived at a test table, poured a little of the red plum fruit puree into a petri dish and placed it under an electron microscope. He then collected some more and put it into several small test tubes, placing them into a machine. The machine started to operate and Yang Chen had no idea what it was for. Grumman observed in front. of the electron microscope for just over 10 minutes before confidently turning to young Chen and saying, that’s right, this fruit puree is indeed the red star fruit I mentioned, an interstellar item. I didn’t expect it to be cultivated on a large scale on Falkenstar. The fruit of this plant has high medicinal and therapeutic value. It contains a very strange enzyme, as well as red star factor, which is actually a type of protein, and grumphenol. These substances can effectively evade the breakdown by stomach acid and protease after being ingested, while also blocking the body’s synthesis of glucose and the absorption of ineffective fats. If a normal person takes it in small doses with each meal, it can effectively achieve weight loss. Back in the day, the Chaitaman people made a fortune from this juice, they turned it into beverages. It not only whetted people’s appetites, allowing them to enjoy various delicacies and satisfy their cravings, but it also prevented them from gaining weight by expelling all excess food. Thus, this red star juice and red star sparkling water were the most popular national drinks on Falken’s star before the war of destruction. Moreover, this fruit has extremely high medicinal value and can be used to develop drugs for treating diabetes and a series of other diseases. Grumman quickly confirmed the origin and uses of this fruit and after hearing Grumman’s introduction, Yongchen was also excitedly waving his fists in the air. He had truly struck gold this time. He was going to get rich. Not to mention turning this into medicine, just making it. into a beverage would be incredible. Just think about how many people on Blue Star are troubled by weight loss every day. With the improvement of people’s living standards, nutritional excess is inevitable. People face temptations of various delicacies every day, and at such times, controlling. Their appetites is often just empty talk. Many diseases, in the end, can be traced back to over-eating. So how can people fully enjoy food without gaining weight? Countless medical institutions on Blue Star are tirelessly spending billions each year to work on this matter. Everyone wants to develop a safe weight loss product that satisfies consumers’ cravings without making them gain weight. And now, what lies before Yang Chen is nothing less than a miraculous remedy. With this beverage made from red plum juice, one of the flagship products of this fast food chain empire is complete. He turned to Grumman and asked, So, do you still have the formulas for the red star juice and red star sparkling water you mentioned? Grumman picked up a glass panel without any hesitation. He pressed a button, and the glass surface lit up. Yang Chen’s eyes brighten, this must be the computer of the Fawken people. He had previously acquired a similar glass panel, but although it was advanced, he couldn’t get used to it. After all, the various network connection devices on Bluestar are all compatible with the current electronic hardware. This computer seemed advanced, but using it on Bluestar was quite inconvenient. So after playing with it for a couple of days, he got bored and tossed it aside. Watching Grumman operate it now, it did seem quite useful. However, he would have to wait until his company grew larger to figure everything out. For now, it couldn’t be done. After a while, Grumman somehow retrieved a document and created a compressed file, transferring it to Yang Chen’s phone. Yang Chen didn’t know how. He connected to his phone, but that wasn’t important at the moment. Once he had enough talent under him in the future, these things wouldn’t be an issue. By the way, do you know anything about that fluffy sauce? As the saying goes, one problem doesn’t bother two masters, since Grumman had. Already helped him solve the issue with the red plum puree, he might as well ask about the fluffy sauce. After all, this thing was also a product of. The Falkenstar, and Grumman should know something about it. Saying this, he took out a small bottle of fluffy sauce and handed it to Grumman. Grumman. Took it, opened it to look inside, and then smelled it. After a series of routine operations, he provided a conclusion in just over half an hour. This is a type of green fungus produced in the northeastern forest area of Falkenstar, a magical spore plant. Yang Chen nodded upon hearing this. It was indeed similar to what he had guessed, a distant relative of mushrooms. Well, this type of fungus contains various amino acids and multiple branched-chain sodium acids. It is precisely these various compounds that give this fungus a magical aroma, we usually use it as a condiment. Like the previous red star juice, this is a national condiment. When Grumman said this, the name of Old G’s spicy sauce unexpectedly popped into Yang Chen’s mind. However, this condiment was clearly much more magical than Old G’s spicy sauce. But no matter how unappetizing the food is, as long as you mix it with this condiment, it will taste like a delicacy. So since entering the interstellar era, this condiment has been voted the best interstellar food. It is an essential food on almost every colonization ship and interstellar warship. Whenever soldiers and crew members ponder in the cold outer space, they will have a spoonful of this sauce. And this magical sauce quickly comforts the soldier’s homesickness. In psychological terms, it is not just food, it is also a kind of medicine. Moreover, this food has many ways to be eaten, such as being mashed with. The fire flower from the Great Arm constellation and Gamma planet to make a sauce. It transforms into an even more magical condiment, just one. Bite can make you feel transcendent, earning it the title of the king of foods. Unfortunately, the price is also extremely high. Grumman began to enthusiastically introduce the origins of this magical velvet sauce, and Yang Chen nodded frequently in response. Indeed, the wonders of this sauce were almost exactly as he had guessed before. It was truly a good thing, with this, his hamburger shop was assured. Fortunately, this time, he had procured quite a bit from the dwarf Ticandro. These sauces should be enough for their shop for a while, even if they open two more chains, it would still suffice for some time. After all, he definitely wouldn’t use this sauce alone. He had also obtained some of the Falkenstar. People’s Sauce Blending Recipes from Grumman When he returned, he planned to mix the sauces produced on Blue Star in certain proportions. While reducing the use of this sauce, he also aimed to achieve the best flavor effect. He wanted his Mr. Hamburger to have a distinctly different taste from others, yet still be addictive. However, once the hamburger shop grew larger and the chains multiplied, the supply of this sauce would definitely need to be increased. Tomorrow, he needed to find an opportunity to sign a long-term supply contract with that dwarf Ticandro. It was essential too. ensure a sufficient supply of the sauce. If that didn’t work, he could bring back some mushroom seeds and see if he could cultivate them on blue. Star. Grumman was still introducing the wonders of this velvet sauce, while Yang Chen was already formulating other plans in his mind. By the time he returned from the basement, it was already past midnight. Although Yang Chen was very tired, his spirits were exceptionally high. That night, he had gained a lot in the basement. Not only had he acquired another little brother, but more importantly, he had also obtained two cultivation pods. and embryos. If he could successfully cultivate the clones after returning, then the talent problem that had been troubling him would be resolved. Moreover, the red plum juice and velvet sauce were crucial for the future development of their hamburger shop. With these two items, he firmly believed that his Mr. Hamburger would soon be able to open branches nationwide. Even expanding internationally and becoming a global chain giant was not a dream. What were golden arches in Kaifeng cuisine? They were merely early starters, bolstered by the support of America, which had led to their current status as international chain giants. Looking at it now, he didn’t think he was any worse off. As long as he built a solid framework and rules, added his own unique features and ensured sufficient logistics supply, he didn’t believe his hamburger shop would be inferior to theirs. Lost. In thought, he unknowingly fell into a deep sleep. Until a loud knocking at the door jolted him awake. As he opened his eyes, it was already noon. He hurried to open the door, only to find Gao XIN and Teichandra waiting at the entrance. Ah, you too. Hi. it seems like brother yang drank too much yesterday you even forgot our plans for today gao xin laughed heartily as he looked at him yang chen was momentarily stunned then suddenly slapped his forehead look at my memory i really forgot about the northern hunting trip drinking really does lead to forgetfulness it turned out that at the beginning of the banquet yesterday gao xin had mentioned that the gao family was going on a northern hunting trip today officially They were going to pay respects to their ancestors at the foot of the northern Iron Mountain, as their ancestral grave was located in that area. Along the way, they also intended to inspect the Gao family’s iron mine and ranch. He had previously mentioned to the Gao father and son about wanting to partner in food processing, but the prerequisite was to understand their family’s industry, such as the size of their farm and how much output they had each year. Also, how large their ranch was and how many cattle, sheep, chickens, and ducks they raised. All of this needed to be understood. Only by grasping their production situation could he design a factory with corresponding production capacity based on the output of their ranch and farms take, for example, a canned meat processing factory, if you make it too large, it becomes wasteful, and if you make it too small, it won’t be enough. Therefore, before setting up a factory, it’s essential to understand the production capacity of the Gao family. After a quick wash and without. Even having time for breakfast, Yang Chin boarded the carriage and set off with the Gao family. This time for the northern hunt, the Gao family. brought along a team of over a thousand people. Led personally by the family head, Gao Pying, there were also many brothers and sisters from Gao. Xian’s generation. Although it was called a northern hunt to pay respects to their ancestors, for the young people, it was also an opportunity for. A trip. After all, it was autumn on Falkenstar, a time when the grass was lush and the wildlife was vibrant. Along the way, young members of the Gao family rode out on fine horses from the group, heading into the fields to draw their bows and hunt. Laughter and songs filled the air, and his yang. Chen looked at the fields on both sides of the road, he began to understand the purpose of the Gao family’s journey. Gao Xin had once told him that. This northern hunt occurred twice a year. Once in mid -April or May, and again in mid-October, which was now. The reason for choosing these two. Seasons to pay respects to their ancestors at Iron Mountain, Yang Chen guessed, was that the Gao family likely had other intentions beyond honoring. Their forebears. They might also be surveying their territory and inspecting their industrial output. Otherwise, Gao Peng wouldn’t have brought over a. thousand people along. It was practically a small armed parade. He assumed it also served as a deterrent, based on what he had learned about the northern continent in recent days. There was no strong central government here, but rather various small city-states ruling over different territories. For instance, Bintai city governed the area from Iron Mountain to the Hondar Prairie, and their rule essentially radiated 30 miles from Bintai city as the core. Beyond that range, their authority weakened significantly. Even within their jurisdiction, countless bandit groups lurked. These guys often attacked passing merchant caravans and sometimes impersonated the powerful prairie horse bandits to raid the Gao family’s properties. Therefore, the Gao family’s biannual northern hunts were certainly not just about ancestor worship and inspecting their properties. They also served as a means of deterrence. As a distinguished guest of the Gao family, Yang Chen did not ride a horse this time but sat in a spacious carriage. With Gao Xien and Ti Kandaluo in front, three large horses pulled the carriage and these horses were impressively tall and robust. Although Yang. Shen wasn’t very knowledgeable about horses, he was astonished when he saw them as they stood over 2 meters high. Their legs were also very thick and powerful, with a beautiful chestnut coat. Such tall steeds seemed to only exist in the Great In Kingdom on Blue Star, where the Xiarma breed could reach such a size. However, these horses appeared even taller than the Xiarma. According to Gao Aksayan, these horses were also incredibly fast and could be used as warhorses for heavily armored cavalry. This left Galwaxian in awe, as far as he knew, the Xi’arma in the Great Ine Kingdom, while also magnificent, lacked the ability to sprint due to their size, making them unsuitable as cavalry mounts. They could only be used as draft horses. But even then, they were quite impressive. A single Xi’arma could pull up to 5 tons of cargo. Thus, during the early stages of the Industrial Revolution, these draft horses made significant contributions to transportation in the Great Ine Kingdom. He never expected that Falken Star would. have such a distant relative of the Xiarma. However, while these tall horses were versatile, being able to run and pull, they also had a downside. They were very demanding to raise due to their high feed consumption. So even for a wealthy family like the Gao family, they only kept a few hundred. Any more, and they couldn’t afford it. While the horses were excellent, the carriage they were riding in left much to be desired, although the carriage was a four-wheeled one, it was not equipped with a steering mechanism like those on earth, nor did it have shock-absorbing springs. Wheels were simply wooden ones, so despite the spacious body and the luxurious interior decoration of the carriage, sitting inside was still quite uncomfortable due to the bumpy ride. Fortunately, the road they were traveling on was at least a well-maintained dirt path. If they had to traverse the wilderness without a road, Yangchen felt he would rather ride a horse. Of course, along the way, Gao Exian was continuously introducing the scenery. By the roadside, they had left the city of Bintai and were heading north. To the north of the city, there was a large river, with fertile fields. cultivated by the local farmers on both sides. There were thousands of acres, with various fruits and vegetables supplied to the city daily. Further, north was a stretch of wilderness filled with wild animals and no one farming. After walking about five miles, they finally came across a vast expanse of farmland, with fields crisscrossing in every direction. According to Gao XIN, this area belonged to the Gao family, all rented out to nearby farmers for cultivation. The reason for establishing the fields here was that the Lu River to the north of the city often flooded. to avoid the farmland being submerged they chose this higher ground five miles north of the city for cultivation indeed standing on the carriage it was a vast expanse of flatland as far as the eye could see and amidst this flatland dozens of small rivers crisscrossed through it at that moment countless farmers in the fields were swinging their sickles hastening the harvest the crop grown in this farmland was the locally produced barley they Referred to this crop as barley, which Xiangqin had seen and eaten before, it was indeed similar to wheat on Blue Star. However, it was coarser than wheat but finer than the barley on Blue Star, with its starch content lying between that of wheat and barley on Blue Star. It was an excellent crop, with moderate starch content and a lot of rough fiber, providing a strong sense of fullness and being very healthy. Moreover, the yield per acre was quite high, according to their current farming methods. Gao Xin mentioned that the yield per acre was about 300 Geen. This measurement was Based on Yang Chen’s conversion of the measurements he provided into those used on Blue Star, the villagers in this settlement were quite different. From the emaciated villagers in Sangmio village that Yang Chen had visited initially, it seemed that the living conditions here were quite good. It was remarkable to ensure that ordinary people had sufficient fat intake in this era. In other places, common folks were still worrying about filling their stomachs every day. Yet in this village, every household could afford to eat oil. This was thanks to a type of bean they cultivated in the distance. Seeing Yang Chen’s curiosity about these beans, Gao Xien had someone bring some for him to see. When Yang Chen saw the beans, which were slightly yellow, very large, and round and plump, he could only marvel at the good fortune of these locals. Although he had never seen these beans. On Blue Star, he guessed they were similar to the soybeans there. However, these beans were larger and fuller, and when squeezed in hand, one could feel the oil content was significant. Just rubbing them in his hand, he could see the surface of the bean skin glistening with oil. The oil content of these beans was evident. If they were brought to earth, they would be considered an exceptional variety. Moreover, these locals had found such beans in the wild without ever learning how to cultivate good seeds. One could only say that the natural environment in this world was far superior to that of Blue Star. With these beans, many things could be made. For instance, tofu, soy milk, and soybean oil. With a large supply of soybean oil. making convenient preserved foods would not be difficult. Additionally, soybean protein could also be developed, once this was achieved, it would mean that the food processing industry could enter a fast track. This soybean protein can be used as a food additive, added to various processed foods, such as bread, biscuits, and so on. Moreover, with this type of bean, the feed problem and animal husbandry will be largely resolved in the future. So this thing is definitely a good product. Early the next morning, Yangchen followed the Gao family to the small square in the village. There, not. Only was there a mill, but also an oil extraction workshop, where he witnessed the local method of oil extraction using traditional techniques. The way people extracted oil in this era was still very primitive and quite different from what Yang Chen had imagined. They would first soak the beans in hot water, then steam them until cooked, let them cool to allow fermentation, wash them clean, and then repeatedly soak them in hot water. After that, they would boil the soaking liquid repeatedly, and the viscous liquid obtained at the end would be soybean oil. The process was quite complicated, and the oil yield was not particularly high, but even so, after watching the entire process, Yang Chin concluded that the oil yield from these beans could reach about 20%. Obtaining this data instantly left him in awe of the beans. This was simply incredible. It should be noted that in ancient Yen country, people extracted oil from soybeans, but the oil yield back then was only about 7.5%. In contrast, Sesame and similar seeds had higher oil yields so most people in ancient yin country consumed animal fats and sesame oil. As for soybean oil, that only became popular after the advent of industrial civilization when oil extraction machines were developed. Yet in this primitive village, they used the most ancient method of oil extraction and could still produce so much oil. This shows just how high the oil content of those beans must be. If they brought in two modern oil extraction machines, wouldn’t the oil yield directly exceed 50%? It should be noted that even with modern techniques on Blue Star, the current oil yield from soybeans is only between 15 and 18%. Moreover, the remaining soybean meal can still be used as high-quality feed material. And at this moment, the oil yield of these unknown wild beans here could be so high if they brought in modern oil extraction machines. Then in the future, not only would this village not have to worry about oil, but even the people of Bintai City would be carefree about it. Furthermore, this oil is not just for cooking, it has many other uses as well. For example, it can be used in dyeing, chemical processes, and as lubricating oil for machinery, among other things. In any case, with these beans, many industries could be developed, and there would be great potential. Just thinking about this made Yang Chen feel excited. Gao Xien, who had been accompanying him to inspect the oil extraction workshop, clearly noticed the fluctuation in Yang Chen’s emotions. Brother Yang. Huh, brother Gao, we are going to get rich now. Yang Chen suddenly turned to Gao Xien, who was also taken aback. Oh, what do you mean by that? Brother Gao, with such a high oil yield from these beans, we should plant them in large quantities. With these beans, we can extract a large amount of oil, and with oil, the crucial raw materials for our canned goods and instant noodles will be resolved. Instant noodles and canned goods, Gao Xien had tasted them last time. Although he had only eaten them once, both he and his father, Gao Pying, could not forget that deliciousness. This time Yang Chen returned, he directly gave each of them two boxes. The two of them were overjoyed. To be honest, after leaving the table yesterday and letting Taikan De Luo and Yang Chen trade privately, he returned. To his room and had a bowl of instant noodles and a box of canned food. As for this northern hunt, it was actually to showcase their strength to. Yang Chen on one hand, and on the other hand, to seek cooperation. Previously, Yang Chen had mentioned wanting to engage in food processing, saying. He wanted to set up a factory for instant noodles and canned goods together, which made the two of them very happy. Because they knew that if such, food could be produced, then in addition to ironware, Bintai City would have another flagship product to offer.So they took this cooperation very seriously, and at this moment, Young Chin mentioned to him about planting a large quantity of beans, then extracting oil, and with oil, they could produce instant noodles and canned goods. How could Gao X.I.N. not be happy? Oh. Brother Yang, is the oil so important for instant noodles and canned goods? Of course, it’s an essential raw material for making instant noodles and canned goods. And the more, the better. Yang Chen casually replied, but he wasn’t foolish enough to reveal all the specifics. However, Gao Xien wasn’t an idiot either, seeing that Yang Chen was unwilling to. Elaborate, he nodded, alright, I’ll report this to my father later and have Gao Jin and the others speed up the planting of round beans. So this type of bean is called round beans. They had been resting in the village for the entire morning because the accountant brought by the Gao family needed to inventory the village’s warehouses, reconcile accounts, and register the upcoming harvest. Therefore, they set off again in the afternoon. Each acre could yield 300 pounds, which was the yield for barley, significantly higher than the output of ancient agriculture in the Blue Stars. Yen Kingdom Yangchen had also checked historical records, and it seemed that the peak yield in ancient Yen Kingdom was only during a few years of favorable weather in the last dynasty. The highest yield in the northern paddy fields was about 292 pounds per acre. The natural environment on Falkenstar was clearly much better than that on Bluestar. The land here was very fertile, Yangchen had inspected it and found the black soil was so rich that one could practically squeeze oil from it. Moreover, this generation had numerous rivers, although the farming methods here were quite backward. Yet, the output was still relatively high. If they taught them some modern intensive farming techniques, doubling the yield would be completely feasible. If they learned to use fertilizers, achieving a thousand pounds per acre would not be a dream. After all, a thousand pounds per acre was already a common occurrence in the Blue Stars Yen Kingdom. The convoy stopped as they reached the vicinity of these farmlands. Soon, many nights from the group galloped out, patrolling the fields back and forth. On one hand, they were checking on the farmer’s work and on the other, they were inspecting the output to prevent anyone from hoarding. This was essentially a spot check, according to Gao XIN, those going out to inspect were. equivalent to the Gao family’s accountants. Soon, those knights returned to the group and the convoy continued forward. By evening, the convoy finally arrived in front of a small fort. This fort was actually built on a small hill on the left side of the road, with a small river flowing along. The dirt path below to the right was an endless expanse of wheat fields and the fort was composed of three pointed stone towers. The three stone towers were very tall, arranged in a triangular shape, enclosing a village in the middle. The outer perimeter of the village was a low earthen wall, barely serving as a buffer against enemies. Inside the village, there were rows of tall earthen houses. The earthen houses were generally two stories, with the lower-level housing pigs, dogs, chickens, and ducks, while the upper level was for living. Yang Chen roughly observed that the village housed about several hundred households, totaling thousands of people. It could be considered a large village, and in the center of the village, there, was an open square. Currently, many people were gathered there, drying grain. The newly harvested barley needed to be ground into flour promptly. Otherwise, it had to be dried and stored quickly. Otherwise, it would easily become damp and moldy. The village was also very lively, upon seeing. The arrival of the Gao family, a group of people quickly came out to greet them. Leading the group was a one-eyed strong man with only one leg, who. Bowed deeply upon seeing Gao Peng. Gao Peng quickly helped him up and exchanged pleasantries. Gao Xin explained to him that the man’s name was Gao. Jin, a childhood playmate of his father. Later, he became the leader of the Gao family’s guard, leading troops in recent years to subdue those who did not comply. Within a hundred miles nearby, any villages that refused to pay taxes were all eradicated by his team, there were also those blind, thieves who cut corners, and it was his responsibility to catch them. About five years ago, during an external campaign, he fell into a trap and ended up losing a leg. After that, he was assigned by Gao paying to the rear of the Gao family to help manage the land. That night, the convoy settled. In this village. Yan Chen was not particularly interested in the local people’s hospitality at the banquet. What intrigued him more was the locals’ method of processing barley. Their processing method was quite simple and crude, using a stone mill to crush the husks. They ground the barley into flour, and when it was time to eat, they made these flours into flatbreads, similar to steamed buns. Of course, families with better conditions would mix it with some local wild vegetables and steam it to eat. There were many ways to eat it, but there was no specific unified method yet. However, After watching their eating methods, Young Chen had some ideas. He originally wanted to get into food processing, and the reason for this idea was entirely due to the extremely low productivity of this era. It should be noted that the agricultural output in this era was actually not low, sometimes, during years of favorable weather, the output was even quite high. But why do we often see records in history of people starving in ancient times? This was because the storage conditions in ancient times were very poor. For example, a batch of grain, if not stored properly, could easily go moldy and rot before it was even finished. So we often see records of ancient grain transport where 10 bags of grain set out and by the time they arrived, only half remained, just say a prayer. Among those, some were eaten by the transport workers and others were either embezzled or spoiled. Sometimes, even more were spoiled, which was a major reason for the high losses in ancient grain transport. The same was true on Falkenstar at this. Time, even if there was a good harvest year locally, their method of storing barley was very rudimentary, just piled on the ground in a granary. Once a few light rains fell outside the granary, the damp ground would cause countless barley grains to spoil and mold. Moreover, the granary could not keep out snakes, rats, insects, and ants at all. So every year, half of their harvest would be wasted due to improper storage. But what if they ground this barley directly into flour? If stored improperly, it would be even easier to spoil. However, if you took a step further in processing, like making instant noodles from this flour, it would be much easier to store. After all, instant noodles are fried food, even without preservatives, as long as they are stored properly, they are quite hard to spoil. This was the project Yangchen had chosen after much consideration, the most suitable for food processing on Falkenstar at the moment. After conducting a field investigation in this village, especially after discovering that the Locals already knew how to grind barley into flour and then use the flour to make various foods. Yang Chen became even more determined about this project, particularly when he found out that they also cultivated a high-yield oil crop similar to soybeans. This could be said to be his biggest discovery. Of the day, he found a type of oil bean dish provided by the local villagers on the dining table. It consisted of a few fermented beans, very similar to the fermented black beans on Blue Star. It had a strange taste, slightly salty, but the more you ate, the more fragrant it became. The locals treated this oil bean as a condiment. According to the introduction from the Lord Gaojin, they had planted over 500 acres of these beans in the east. They mainly used these beans to extract oil. The production of this bean oil also satisfied the local villagers’ intake of fats. Hearing this, Yangchen finally resolved his doubts. No wonder the villagers in this village looked mostly quite healthy. As he traveled north, he was greeted. By fields of golden wheat stretching before him, countless farmers traversed the fields, passing by numerous ridges and could still see carts, waiting to be loaded with harvests over there. It was evident that although agriculture here was quite primitive, it was not as backward as Yang Chen had imagined, like the slash and burn methods. At the very least, the farming tools used by the farmers were quite decent. Surprisingly, most of them had iron sickles, and there were quite a few draft horses in the village. This was also thanks to the prosperity of Bintai City, which produced. ironware. Moreover, the Gao family had their own ranch, with the vast Handa prairie lying just south of Bintai city. If livestock were insufficient, they could simply go to the prairie to catch more, so this place truly lacked for livestock. This was a significant improvement compared to the ancient times of the Yan kingdom, as far as Yang Chen understood the history of his own country. In ancient Yan, there was a severe shortage of cattle and horses, to the extent that cattle were considered important social assets. The government even legislated against farmers killing cattle for meat. and those caught would face imprisonment. However, in Europe, it was different. The people there were semi-nomadic and semi -agricultural. Thus, cattle and horses were not in short supply, and while we were still using oxen to plow the fields, they had long adopted horse-drawn plowing techniques, which were faster and more efficient. The production model of Bintai City seemed somewhat similar to those small countries in ancient Europe from Yangchen’s perspective. The rural areas focused on agriculture and animal husbandry, while the cities gathered a large number of artisans, it seemed. This city was quite interesting and had great development potential. After another day of travel, they passed by a fort that was similar to the previous village. According to Gao Xien, there were a total of seven such fort settlements to the north of the city. On this trip, they would pass three of them, and on the return journey, they would take a different route to pass the other four. Hearing this, Yang Chen gained a rough understanding of the Gao family’s strength. It seemed he had indeed underestimated them before. Previously, he thought they were just a local landowner, but now. It appeared they truly had the capability to manage a small country. With a total population of around 70 to 80 thousand, one large city, and seven forts, plus a mine to the north and a large ranch, their resources were impressive. No wonder Gao Chang wanted to seize it. Thus, they spent another day on the road, finishing their visit to the third fort. That morning, they set off again, but the convoy stopped not long after. Yang Chen found it strange that the convoy had suddenly halted, so he climbed out of the cart. looking ahead he realized there was a large river and the previously continuous fields of wheat abruptly ended at the riverbank to the north of the river lay an endless expanse of wilderness it was not a flat prairie but a vast area filled with shrubs small woods ponds and marshes initially he thought the convoy had stopped to find a place to cross the river however when he saw a wide straight bridge spanning the river he was taken aback since there was a bridge why not cross haha We are waiting for a group of people from Qianshan Ranch here. Once they arrive, we will head deep into the prairie to hunt. At that moment, Gao Xian also climbed out of the cart and came to Yang Chen’s side. Oh, going hunting? Upon hearing they were going to hunt in the Handa prairie, Yang Chen immediately became interested. In fact, during the journey, he had been observing all along. The road they were traveling was one that the Gao family had built from the prairie. On the left side of the road were several farms developed by their family. At intervals, there was a fort. Settlement. The villagers living here not only had to farm on the farms but also had to maintain the surrounding roads. In the summer, they had to. Send people to work on irrigation projects. On the right side of the road was the vast Handa Prairie, hearing that they were going to hunt in the. Grasslands made Yongchen very happy. But then, Gao Xien explained the meaning of hunting to him. It turned out that their trip was not entirely about. Killing wild buffalo and wild boars in the grasslands. They were actually there to capture some wild buffalo and wild boars to bring back for domestication. The goal was to expand the livestock population in the ranch. Upon hearing this, young Chen became even more excited. He was eager to see how these local natives captured those wild animals. After waiting for about half an hour, the sound of hooves began to echo from the main road to the north. In just a few minutes, a cavalry of over a hundred people arrived at the bridgehead. Each of them rode magnificent tall horses, and surprisingly, Each person had three horses. They all looked very fierce and the young man leading the group sat upright on the largest horse, his posture as straight as a javelin. As they charged into their camp, the others halted while this man rode straight into the center of the camp. Gao Xien saw him coming and jumped off the cart from a distance, rushing over. Soon, the man also dismounted and the two embraced each other, laughing heartily. Brother Yang, this is my elder brother Gao Quan. Elder brother, this is Yang Chen whom I mentioned to you before. Gao Exian introduced him, revealing that this young man was Gao Quan, the eldest son of Gao Peng. The most important Shanshan ranch of the Gao family was managed by him. Gao Quan was quite proud. Upon seeing Yang Chen, he merely nodded slightly, acknowledging him. Yang Chen didn’t mind this and exchanged simple pleasantries. Gao Exian accompanied Gao Quan into Gao Peng’s large tent and after just over 10 minutes, the two brothers emerged from the tent. Gao Exian then began. to call for manpower, and soon over a hundred people jumped out from the ranks following Gao Quan’s cavalry directly into the Handa grassland. Naturally, Yang Chen, who wanted to watch the excitement, did not fall behind. Even the dwarf Taikan duo rode a horse to keep up, and the two of them stayed, close to the Gao brothers, following the cavalry deep into the grasslands. The vast grassland was filled with lush vegetation, numerous rivers, and, in some places, there were many bottomless swamps. Moreover, this grassland not only had countless wild buffalo and wild boars but also had many venomous snakes and fierce beasts. So, while it looked peaceful from the outside, it was actually fraught with danger. However, Gao Kuan was very familiar with the situation here to the point that he could be said to know it like the back of his hand. With him leading the way, they avoided many detours and risks quickly arriving at the front of a small river. The lads have already scouted this area and found a herd of over 10 ,000 wild buffalo here. Additionally, there’s a migrating herd of yellow antelopes, also numbering over 10,000. To the north, there’s another herd of wild horses, also exceeding 10,000. Gao Quan pointed along the small river’s course, speaking to Yang Chen and Gao Xien. They were positioned on a high ground by the riverbank, downwind, next to a patch of reeds taller than a person. The small river wound its way through the vast grassland, and from their vantage point, it appeared to twist and turn endlessly. Yang Chen took out a pair of makeshift binoculars and looked in. The direction Gao Kuan indicated. He saw that the small river meandered, carving out countless small basins across the expansive grassland. Each basin was teeming with a large number of wild animals. For instance, in the nearest basin to them, there was an endless gathering of wild buffalo. These buffalo were enormous, each one larger than the adult cattle he had seen on Blue Star, easily twice their size. Each one seemed to weigh around one and a half tons. It’s worth noting that adult beef cattle on Blue Star typically weighed only around eight to nine hundred pounds, seeing these. Robust wild buffaloes, young Chin couldn’t help but marvel at what they must eat to grow so large. Fortunately, these buffaloes, like their cousins, on Blue Star, are not particularly fierce. At this moment, the herd is drinking water and grazing in the river bend, with some calves playfully weaving, in and out among the group. However, on the outskirts of the herd, there are dozens of strong wild buffaloes on guard. Their horns are enormous and, gleaming, clearly not the kind of characters one would want to mess with. Across the river, in another bend, there is an endless expanse of yellow. Sheep resting. These sheep are different from the ones he has seen on Blue Star as they are adorned with beautiful, soft, long yellow fur. They are also taller than the sheep and goats he is used to seeing. They resemble the large horned antelopes of the African continent on Blue Star, but their fur is even longer. If he could capture some of these and bring them back, the wool they produce would surely be beneficial for developing the textile. Industry. Yang Chen mused to himself. However, what excited him the most was the herd of wild horses in the back river bend. Unlike the wild buffaloes and antelopes, which form a large group, the wild horse herd is divided into several smaller groups, with wild horses occasionally breaking out to bite and fight. It seems that the wild horse tribes are not very peaceful, but the sight of those tall and strong steeds left young Chen mesmerized. They are simply stunning. These large horses typically stand about 1.7 meters tall, with some even reaching 1.8 meters. Their coats are. beautifully colored and their leg muscles are well developed clearly indicating they are swift runners if he could bring these horses back to blue star it would undoubtedly be a fortune if he could breed a few champions from these horses he could open a racetrack and just lie at home counting money despite blue star having entered a fully mechanized era the horse breeding and training industry has never been abandoned in fact many countries have developed sizable horse racing industries as a result so what runs across this grassland It’s not just a bunch of handsome wild horses. It’s clearly a stack of walking soft currency. In the distance, he could see that every river bend had a group of wild animals. For instance, there were wild boars and large flocks of turkeys further back. Just in this vast grassland, there are hundreds of thousands of wild animals. The sheer number made Yong Chen’s scalp tingle. This is just a small river, yet it supports so many wild creatures. According to the Gao brothers, there are thousands of such rivers on the Handa grassland. What does that mean? Doesn’t it mean that there are tens of millions of wild animals roaming? This grassland? This is no longer just a grassland, it’s practically a treasure trove. Yang Chen swallowed hard and put down the binoculars. At that moment, he noticed Gao Exian, Gao Quan, and Ti Kangda all looking at him with astonished expressions. Their gazes eventually landed on the binoculars. In his hands. Are you all interested in the telescope? Here, give it a try. Yang Chen laughed heartily and handed the binoculars to Gao Quan. Previously aloof Gao Quan, under Yang Chen’s guidance, picked up the binoculars. As he looked through them, he gasped in amazement. What, what? Kind of treasure is this? The view is so clear. Gao Quan exclaimed, while Gao Xan beside him was swallowing hard. Big brother, is it really that? Amazing? Let me have a look too. After a while, Gao Quan reluctantly put down the binoculars and handed them to Gao Xan, after Gao Xan picked up the telescope, he quickly let out a gasp of amazement. No wonder the Yang brothers call this thing a thousand mile telescope, it truly can see. Things from a thousand miles away. Finally, it was Ticonderoga’s turn, and once this telescope was in the hands of the dwarf, it could no longer be. Put down. The dwarf, who was already interested in various mechanical devices, was even more enamored with this telescope. Brother Yang, I really. Love this item. I wonder if you would be willing to part with it. If possible, just name your price. I won’t haggle. The dwarf surprisingly wanted. to buy this thousand-mile telescope, which immediately drew angry glares from the Gao brothers beside him. You little dwarf, do you not understand? The order of things? Do you think our Gao family is short on money? Yangchen also didn’t expect that by casually taking out a telescope he would provoke two parties’ interest. He could only laugh and say, ha, brother T, brother Gao, don’t rush. I only brought one telescope this time. If everyone likes it, I can bring a few more next time I come. At that time, the price will be negotiable. He was just casually brushing it off. And Gao Xiyan immediately chimed in with a laugh. Exactly, exactly, what’s the rush? Such treasures, brother Yang surely has plenty. Today, we should. Focus on the hunt. After saying that, he turned his gaze back to Gao Quan, who was now making a hand gesture. He gathered the members of the horse. Teamed together and began assigning tasks. A wild buffalo that was grazing with its head down suddenly lifted its head, as if sensing something. However. After looking around for a long time and confirming that it had not detected any danger, it quickly lowered its head again and resumed eating. Grass. In a month, the cold winter would arrive. Before winter came, they needed to consume more grass and store more energy in their bodies. Then, they would head south, all the way to the foot of Yunmang Mountain, looking for a suitable valley to winter in. So even though the grass on the Handa Prairie was lush, they would still eat vigorously whenever they had the chance. But just after the buffalo had taken two bites, it suddenly jumped. To the side. This was almost an instinctive reaction to danger in animals, and it was this jump that allowed it to narrowly avoid a shadow that pounced toward it. It was a jet black tiger, its body and tail stretching a full five meters long. It broke through the perimeter of the buffalo’s guard and charged directly into the herd. The herd, which was frolicking and resting in the river bend, immediately fell into chaos. Countless buffalo began to scatter and flee. The black tiger, meanwhile, dashed left and right, continuously launching attacks on the buffalo herd. Soon, the herd of Over 10 ,000 buffalo was split apart by the tiger’s charge. Some buffalo rushed out of the river bend, fleeing south into the tall reeds. Others, in a panic, jumped into the river. Fortunately, the river was not deep and the herd quickly crossed it, then made their way north into the grasslands. Standing on the high slope, Gaoquan let out a whistle, and soon a dozen young men split off from the horse team, chasing after the buffalo. Heading north, at this moment, Yang Chen, holding the telescope, couldn’t help but marvel at the wisdom of these natives. It turned out they were. Not acting randomly, everything was part of a well-thought-out plan. First, they had Gao Exian control his battle pet, the black tiger, to charge into. The buffalo herd, but not to kill the buffalo. Instead, it was to split and disperse them. After that, the black tiger did not stop its movements, but directly crossed the river bend and charged toward the antelope herd on the other side. This time, it was not just one black tiger in battle, a dozen tall mastiffs also joined the fray, they formed cliques and quickly divided the flock into several groups, one of which numbered in the thousands. and was also driven to the north bank of the small river. Meanwhile, Gaokuan split off a small team of about a dozen people to follow the flock. The black tigers and mastiffs did not stop either, they urgently needed to cross the river and charge towards the herd of horses in the next bend. One would think that with such a commotion, the horse herd would have scattered by now. Unfortunately, the herd was not harmonious, the tens of thousands of horses were divided into many clans. At this moment, when faced with a situation, chaos ensued. The inexperienced young horses ran around. in all directions and the mares followed their foals quickly rushing into other horse herds. The horses within the herd could not find their lead horse and without a leader to guide them they had no idea which direction to run. Soon, several tribes within this horse herd were also driven and split up, crossing the small river and plunging into the northern grasslands. Gao Kuan sent another team to follow them. Meanwhile, the wild boar and turkey herds in the other two bends, already alerted, began to retreat in a frenzy. However, they had not gone far when they ran headlong into the ambush set by Gao Kuan on the other side. There were about a hundred riders who suddenly emerged from the bushes, accompanied by hungry hunting. Dogs, along with the black tigers that had crossed the river from the other side. Soon, the two groups of wild animals were driven to the north bank of the small river fleeing northward in desperation. At this moment, seeing the successful division and driving of the wild animals, Gao Kuan laughed heartily. He made a gesture to Yang Chan and Taikan De Luo beside him, then continued northward in pursuit. Clearly, their purpose was to drive the herd of animals that had been split to the north bank. All along the way, they followed those animal groups at a leisurely pace. Of course, these animal groups were aware of the pursuers behind them and had attempted to change direction to escape. Unfortunately, after just a few steps, they would be driven back by the pursuing riders and hunting dogs. Thus, they chased and fled, stopping and starting throughout the afternoon. Finally. In the evening, Gao Kuan signaled for everyone to stop. At this point, Yang Chin felt as if he was about to fall apart from the jolting, but the afternoon’s gallop across the grasslands had exhilarated him. This feeling was truly delightful, and his intuition told him that it was almost time to wrap things up. Although he didn’t fully understand Gao Kuan’s strategy, he had his guesses. Gao Kuan’s driving was entirely aimed at exhausting the animal’s stamina. They had now arrived at a high slope, while the herd had been driven into a small basin below the slope. In the center of the basin was a small lake and countless wild beasts were crowded around the lake drinking water. At this moment Gao Kuan had already dispersed the riders around him and they had surrounded them more than 10 ,000 wild beasts. Ha! So that’s how it is. Taikan de Luo snapped his fingers clearly. Having figured it out, when he saw the strange look Yang Chen gave him, he smiled and explained, this hunt is already over. Ah! But after these, cattle and horses drink water and replenish their strength, won’t they just run away again? Yang Chen was full of questions, and Taikan de Luo laughed. Heartily. Don’t worry, they won’t be able to run. Gao and the others have already added something to the water. At that moment, Gao Kuan turned his head and gave him an appreciative look. I had someone dropped a tura pollen into the water earlier, once these cattle and horses drink, they will be completely exhausted. By then, we can just walk over nonchalantly, and they won’t escape. After that, we just need to drive them back. Yang Chen. Understood, it turned out Gao Kuan had already arranged for someone to poison the lake water. No wonder he had wanted to keep driving these wild animals, making them run non-stop after running around all afternoon who wouldn’t want to gulp down a few mouthfuls of water upon seeing it. But, what exactly is that Tororo flower pollen? Yang Chen asked. Taikan Duo blanced at him and then explained, it’s a type of laxative. If animals eat it, they will have diarrhea and feel weak all over. If they consume too much, they can fall into a coma for three days. But you have to control. The dosage, if the dosage is too high, the animal might die from it. Taikin Duo provided an explanation, and the dwarves seemed to be quite knowledgeable about various animal medicines. At that moment, when Yangchen heard this explanation, his heart suddenly skipped a beat. This Tororo flower pollen seems quite powerful. So what if the animals accidentally eat too much of this medicine and fall into a coma? Ha, that’s simple. If the amount consumed is small, they will usually wake up on their own after three days. However, if they eat a lot and haven’t woken up after three days, you will need to administer medication. Use the root of the zymanling herb, grind it into a paste, and give it to them, and they will wake up. But you must act quickly, if too much time passes, the animal may never wake up again. Due to the telescope, Gao Kuan had a very good impression of Yang Chen. He also knew that this was an important future partner for the family. The reason they came over was to inspect their ranch, so if Yang Chen had any questions, he would naturally provide detailed answers. After listening, Yang Chen nodded thoughtfully. This stuff is really good. If only I could take it back. At that moment, a whistling sound suddenly came from the small basin. It turned out to be the cowboys surrounding the basin, each of them whistling. At the sound of the whistles, they slowly moved toward the center of the basin. Meanwhile, the animals in the middle of the basin began to stir, but they weren’t as fierce as they had been by the river during the day. Under normal circumstances, given these. Animals’ alertness to danger, they would have bolted at the first sign of a human approaching. But now, these herds seemed to be under a spell, merely mooing and huddling together. A few cows attempted to charge forward, but after just a couple of steps, a black line shot out from behind them. Standing on the high slope, Yangshin couldn’t help but frown at the sight. Although it was quite a comical scene, it was also disgusting. And it wasn’t just one cow, soon several cows began to follow suit. This quickly spread throughout the entire herd, and then other wild animals started to be. infected as well. It seemed that the effects of the Tororo flower pollen were kicking in. At this point, the cowboys had gradually approached the herd. The herd had completely become lambs to the slaughter, showing no resistance whatsoever. The cowboys drove their sheepdogs to separate the herd. Once more. Then, the skilled cowboys quickly found the lead cows and lead sheep, especially the lead horse among the horses. They pulled out specially. Made headgear to put on these lead cows and lead horses. After putting on these makeshift headpieces, Yang Chen recognized them at a glance. Weren’t these the local versions of the brain machine interface devices developed by that San Mei he had seen in the basement? If you mention Gao XIN, he knew that the helmet brain interface device they had was left behind by the prehistoric civilization of the Fokin people on this planet. But what? These people had were all knockoffs. However, for now, they still seem to be usable. After the knights equipped those animals with the brain machine. devices they quickly got the lead horses and led cows moving the herds not understanding much only knew to follow their leaders thus the originally chaotic group of beasts quickly transformed into an orderly marching formation they emerged from the small basin while the other cowboys and hunting dogs lined up on either side of the marching beast herd they constantly drove back some of the more restless small animals ensuring they returned to the ranks and didn’t fall behind occasionally these guys would pull out a brick-like object from the saddlebags on their horses As they ran back and forth in the formation, the animals following the cattle, horses, and sheep would continuously stick out their tongues to lick the brick in their hands. With each lick, the condition of those cattle, horses, and sheep would improve a little. The explanation given by Ticonderoga was that this brick was the antidote to the zymanling powder. It also contains salt and sugar, and after licking this brick, the cattle and sheep would alleviate their diarrhea, ensuring they wouldn’t become dehydrated. It allowed them to maintain a certain level of strength without fully restoring their energy. This way, they could be kept in a half-alive state until they were driven to the ranch. This way, there was no fear of. These beasts running away halfway. Hearing this explanation, Yangchen couldn’t help but marvel at the wisdom of these indigenous people. It seemed. He had truly underestimated them. Despite their appearance resembling that of the Yin people from Blue Star, their way of life was not merely about. Filling up farming skill books like the ancient Yin people. The people of Bintai City not only farmed but also hunted and herded. If such a group. were to develop, they would have great potential in the future. The group continued forward, although it was already dark, they did not stop. They walked for most of the night before finally reaching their destination, Shanshan Ranch. Although it was nighttime, standing in front of the ranch, Yangchen couldn’t help but admire the clever location of the ranch. It was situated in a small valley. This mountain was a spur extending from the Iron Mountain from north to south, and here it forked, forming a small hollow. In front of the valley’s entrance was a river running east to west. which served as a natural barrier for the hollow. The people of Bintai City built a fort on the north bank, right between the river and the entrance, effectively locking down the pass. This fort was Janshan City, which was quite different from the small forts they had seen in the previous villages. This fort could already be considered a small city. The city walls were built against the mountain, with the highest points reaching about 10 meters, and the middle section standing at 7 or 8 meters high. The walls were constructed from large stones quarried from the mountains, and they employed a bastion design. At a glance, it was clear that this was a fortress that was easy to defend but hard to attack. Yang Chan looked on, marveling at the prowess of these indigenous people. Without the aid of modern machinery, constructing such a magnificent castle must have taken countless years and immense effort. Seeing their own large group return, the guards on the city wall lowered the drawbridge. A stream of people passed through the gate and entered the fortress. Inside the entrance was a gate city, and passing through it led to the main city. To Yang Chen’s surprise, this gate city was actually a very prosperous small town. Judging by the level of prosperity here, it was surprisingly not inferior to Bintai City. Even at midnight, it was quite lively. On several streets near the city gate, there were brightly lit eateries and taverns, with people constantly coming and going at the entrance. The air was filled with the aroma of roasted meat and alcoholic beverages, and from those brightly lit taverns, one could occasionally hear the sharp laughter of women. Gao Kuan directed the cowboys not to look around and urge them to. hurry and drive the cattle through the city. Meanwhile, Yang Chen, along with Ticonderoga, looked around curiously at this city. Unfortunately, it was too dark, and even with careful observation, they couldn’t make out much detail.At. This moment, Gao Xiyan also caught up from behind. He did not go with Gao Quan to arrange the fate of the cattle and horses. Instead, he took the two of them directly to the back of the city. Soon, they were led up a mountain along a small path, and after a moment, they arrived at the entrance of a large mansion nestled in the mountains. The servants inside the mansion had clearly been notified in advance and were already waiting at the door. Gao xin brought the two of them into the mansion, then had the servants arrange rooms for them and sent hot water for washing. Although Yangqin was filled with curiosity about this city, he was also quite tired after a whole day of hustle. He hadn’t slept well the night before and had been jostled on horseback all day. After a quick soak in a large wooden tub, he applied some medicine to the chafed wound on his thigh and went to bed. When he woke up the next day, the sun was all ready. high in the sky, but it was very quiet outside, and no one came to summon him. He got up and surveyed the house. The floor was paved with smooth blue bricks, the thick stone walls were original and sturdy, and the roof was made of wooden beams and planks, without any enclosure. In front of the south-facing window, there was a door. He walked over and pushed it open, revealing a large terrace outside. Standing on the terrace, he could smell the fresh air. At this moment, he also clearly saw where he was. This was the back of Chianshan City, positioned halfway up the mountain on the left side, built on a platform as a mountain palace. It had a somewhat European castle style, primarily. Constructed of stone, five stories high, with pointed roofs. The house was solid, beautiful, and could serve as a castle. Moreover, from its location, it was clear that this was the main residence of the Gao family. From here, one could overlook the Chianshan City below. The small city wasn’t very large but was meticulously planned, with roads laid out in a grid pattern. These roads divided the urban area into several neighborhoods, all square and reminiscent of the grandeur of Chang’an City in its heyday. The small city seemed capable of accommodating over 10,000 people, bustling with activity. This should be an important base for the Gao family. Furthermore, from his vantage point, he could not only see the situation in the city but also the city walls and the movements outside them. As he walked left from the balcony, he could see the scenery on the other side of the mountain hollow. The sun had risen high and golden. Sunlight poured into the valley. From where he stood, looking up, there was an endless grassland, where countless cattle, sheep, chickens, and ducks roamed and played. When he gazed into the distance, he could see a green line far to the north. Yangchen knew that must be the Iron Mountain range to the north, and the two forked mountain ridges of Iron Mountain stretched out like two arms, enclosing the grassland in between. The two ridges extended until they converged at the foot of Qiancheon City, forming a narrow pass. Seeing such a scene, Yangchen couldn’t help but exclaim, this truly was a treasure of a location. The Gao family was incredibly fortunate to have chosen such a good place. Indeed, as long as they secured this pass, it would be a naturally safe large pasture. Here, the wildlife could thrive without worrying about any external threats. However, the way these people raised their livestock was too extensive. They mixed cattle, sheep, horses, wild boars, and wild chickens together on this grassland, allowing them to roam freely and reproduce. This method seemed good at first glance, but in reality, it posed many problems. First, and foremost was the issue of disease. Different species of wild animals carry different types of pathogens. They may have developed antibodies to the pathogens they carry, but once they cross-infect with other species contracting other pathogens, it could lead to trouble. It could easily result in a large-scale epidemic. Additionally, this extensive method of raising livestock made it difficult to scale up. Although this pasture seems lush, its actual carrying capacity is limited. If you raise cattle, horses, and sheep here, these are all large livestock, and their food consumption is no small matter. If you let them roam freely like this, it’s easy to eat up all the grass, and once that happens, won’t these herds starve to death in winter? Yang Chen was pondering this in the house when a knock sounded at the door. It turned out to be Gao Xin coming to call him, he quickly tidied himself up and went downstairs to the dining room with Gao Xin. At this time, Gao Peng had already arrived and was chatting with Gao Quan, while Ti Kangda was waiting for him at one end of the long table. Yangchen quickly sat down next to Ti Kanda, and Gao Peng hurriedly, exchanged pleasantries. After some small talk, the servants brought out the food. Sure enough, breakfast at the ranch was different. There were plenty of dairy products, such as a large bowl of milk for each person, alongside a fist-sized egg. That’s right, it was a local turkey egg, larger than a goose egg from Blue Star. The staple food wasn’t the usual flatbread, but a sausage for each person, cut open to reveal minced meat inside, and who knows what spices. The locals mixed into the meat. In any case, it smelled delicious, making Yang Chen’s appetite sore. Being a strong young man and a meat lover, he naturally dug in heartily at such a feast. Before long, breakfast was finished, and Gao Peng exchanged glances. Gao Quan and Gao Xien then invited Yang Chen to take a tour of the ranch. Yang Chen was more than happy to agree, after all, he was here for an inspection. Riding on horseback, the group quickly made their way from the castle on the mountainside to the foot of the mountain, then galloped straight towards the ranch. As the saying goes, a horse runs faster when it sees the mountain from the castle on the mountainside, it seemed like. The distant peaks were within reach. But once they started galloping across the pasture, they realized just how far that distance was. Even with a mad dash on horseback, it took a full three hours to reach the foot of the northern mountain. Yang Chen stood on a dirt slope at the foot of the Qian Shan, drinking from his water bottle while gazing southward. He estimated that the distance from the pass of Qian Shan City, traversing the entire ranch, was at least over. A hundred miles. The east-west span of this ranch was even wider, about 200 miles. This ranch was truly vast and most of the land was flat, with many small streams and rivers running through it. In this light, the geological environment here could be described as exceptionally favorable. Moreover, such land was not only suitable for livestock, it could also be cultivated without any issues. If farmed well, the output from this land alone could easily sustain a city with a population of tens of thousands. No wonder the Gao family regarded this place as their treasure. This was a veritable treasure trove, as long as they safeguarded this basin, it could continuously produce cattle, horses, and sheep, these high-value livestock, bringing endless wealth to the Gao family. It was no surprise that Gao Chang wanted to vie for the position of family head with Gao Peng. The Gao family had held this precious land for hundreds of years, surely accumulating countless riches. Just thinking about this made Yang Chen’s mind race. However, he quickly dispelled those crooked thoughts from his mind. He came to this world to do business, not to be a murderess. Bandit. As long as he brought out some basic industrial goods, he could already trade for plenty of good things with the Gao family. Why entertain those crooked thoughts? Along the way, during his conversations with Gao Xin and Gao Quan, he also learned about the current situation of the ranch. Currently, this ranch supports over 10,000 fine horses, among which there are more than 7,000 adult horses and nearly 3,000 young ones. There are also over 3,000 donkeys and more than 5,000 mules. Over 5,000 cattle, with adult bulls, including those driven back yesterday, totaling around 4,000, and over 1,000 calves. There are. 6,000 sheep, 8,000 pigs, and more than 10,000 turkeys. Yangchen picked up the binoculars, constantly searching the vast grassland for the herds of cattle that were faintly visible among the grass. At this. Moment, Gao Xan was reporting the accounts to him, and upon hearing the numbers of the cattle and sheep, Yangchen was taken aback, not because there were too many cattle and sheep here, but because there were too few. In this vast. Valley, there are over 30,000 square kilometers of excellent pasture. According to livestock experience on Blue Star, if they are free-range, each cow generally occupies an area of 40 to 45 square meters. Each acre can support 16 cows, and this pasture of over 30,000 square kilometers translates to about 45 million acres. How many cows could they raise? Tens of thousands could easily be supported, even if they combined the numbers of cows, horses, sheep, and pigs, they could accommodate them all. yet they only raised such a small number? This was such a waste. Gao Kuan’s subsequent explanation provided some clarity. Mainly, free-range farming is incredibly labor-intensive. It turned out that to raise these cattle and horses, they had to send people out every day to keep watch. Because these animals are quite wild, if they don’t have someone monitoring them, they could easily wander off into a mountain pass and get lost. Moreover, in the mountainous region behind, there are many ferocious beasts that occasionally invade this pasture and wreak havoc. Sometimes, a pack of wolves could come in and kill dozens of cows in a single night. So, despite the large size of this pasture, they weren’t effectively utilizing much of it. Even during the day, the cowboys didn’t dare to stray too far while herding, because one careless moment could lead to an ambush by wild beasts. It’s important to know that these starving wild animals wouldn’t just slaughter cattle and sheep, if they were desperate enough, they might even attack humans. Thus, their herders would also suffer losses. And now, winter was approaching. In a few days, it would be the festival of slaughtering livestock. The so-called festival of slaughtering livestock is when they select some old, weak, sick, or disabled animals from the herd to be slaughtered first. Otherwise, even in winter, those wild beasts wouldn’t survive and it could lead to disease outbreaks among the herd. Moreover, winter is the most troublesome time for them. Because almost every year, the pasture experiences several heavy snowfalls, and they have to endure a long winter lasting five months. During this period, feet is scarce, the weather is cold, and coupled with attacks from starving wild beasts, it leads to a sharp decline in the number of livestock. On the ranch. It’s quite good if half of the wild animals manage to survive the winter each year. After hearing Gao Kuan’s explanation, Yongchen understood. It turned out that this ranch wasn’t perfect, no wonder the Gao family managed. Such a large ranch but only raised so few livestock. Then why not drive these herds across the Handa grassland to the warmer southern areas for the winter? Yang Chen asked again, and this time, Gao Quan and Gao Xin exchanged. Glances and then smiled wryly. Brother Yang, you might not know, but there is another terrifying creature on the grassland. It’s the strongman tribe. Yang Chen was taken aback. Strongman tribe? What is that? They are a group of natural horse thieves, bandits. They are a nomadic tribe on the grassland. They live in tribal forms scattered across the grassland, with small tribes having hundreds to thousands of people and large tribes having tens of thousands, or even over a hundred thousand. Every winter, when food is scarce or when snow disasters occur, they will raid everywhere. Bintai City, as well as the western duofying city, and the 16 cities of Yinyun on the southern slopes of Yunmeng Mountain, all suffer from their invasions. If at this time, we drive the cattle south for the winter, it would undoubtedly be like sending sheep into a tiger’s den. After hearing the Gao brothers’ explanation, Yang Chen finally understood. No wonder the Gao family didn’t bring back so many cattle and sheep from the vast grasslands, and no wonder they didn’t graze on the prairie. It turns out that this grassland really has quite a few nomadic tribes. Just like Ancient Blue Star. Oh, so that’s how it is. But you don’t have to worry this year, brother Gao, just feel free to slaughter them. I’ll take all the beef, pork, and turkey meat produced by your ranch, and the more. The better. Yangchen patted his chest and said to the two brothers who immediately brightened up upon hearing this. Is that true? Of course. They were already planning to expand their hamburger shop when they returned home. This. Time, a big purchase would help stock up on beef and mutton for the family. Ha, that’s great. Tomorrow we’ll go out a few times, and before the slaughter festival, we can at least bring back over 10,000 cattle and sheep. If someone else had said this, the Gao brothers would have definitely thought he was a big talker. After all, in this day and age, where would you store over 10,000 cattle, sheep, and pigs? These natives had no freezing storage equipment, so to them, if the meat couldn’t be eaten quickly, it would just rot away. So if someone placed such a large order, they would surely think that person was a fraud. But if it was Yang Chen placing the order, that was a different story. First of all, they didn’t care how Yang Chen would handle the beef and pork. One thing was for sure, he could afford to pay. Even if he couldn’t pay in gold and silver, he could just use the snowflake sugar he brought. Last time as a trade, that snowflake sugar had already become hard currency among the nobles of various city-states in the northern region. Especially recently, when merchants transported the snowflake sugar to the 16 cities, Of Yinyun and the Southern Cloud Kingdom, it caused quite a stir. The white sugar powder was sweet as honey when eaten. In this era where sweeteners were extremely scarce, the emergence of this white sugar immediately created a sensation. And a rush for it. They even heard that in the Southern Cloud Kingdom, this snowflake sugar could sell for 10 tails of gold per bag. So compared to gold and silver, they preferred Yongchen to trade with snowflake sugar. Thus, the two parties quickly finalized the deal at the foot of the mountain. The beef from two cattle could be exchanged for a bag of snowflake sugar. The raw meat from three pigs could be exchanged for a bag of sugar. The raw meat from ten turkeys could be exchanged for a bag of sugar. As for the sheep, Yang Chin wasn’t very interested, after all, his hamburger shop didn’t have lamb burgers. And he didn’t plan to open a hot pot restaurant, so the lamb exchange was postponed. As for those fine horses, he could only watch and swallow his saliva for now. Because once he brought them back, he had no place to keep them, so he could only wait until he returned home to see if his second uncle could deal with the Zhao family and get his farm back before discussing it further. And this agreement, while it seemed that Yang Chen was quite ruthless and the Gao family was at a disadvantage, was actually quite the opposite, the Gao family was very satisfied with the deal. Because these wild buffalo, wild boars, and wild chickens were abundant on the outer hand of grasslands, they were all unowned. They could just go out and catch as many as they wanted. Previously, considering. The carrying capacity of their ranch, they hadn’t dared to catch too many, but this time they could go all out. Moreover, every winter, for various reasons, their ranch would experience a significant reduction in numbers. This was a loss they could only accept with wide eyes, but now this loss could be avoided. If they couldn’t raise so many, they might as well slaughter them all, leaving only the number they could take care of. When spring came next year. They could go back to the grasslands to catch more. The white sugar that can be exchanged from Yong Chen, if transported by the Gao family’s merchant convoy to the 16 cities of Yinyun and the Southern Cloud Kingdom, would be a lucrative venture. Not only could it bring in a substantial amount of gold and silver, but more importantly, it could be traded for various silks and satins, which are hard currency in the northern regions. After all, there are no mulberry trees here, and the local people are not skilled in weaving brocade. Thus, they still wear coarse linen clothes, which are neither durable nor warm, making them quite uncomfortable. In contrast, clothing made from silk and satin is much more comfortable. The key point is that this fabric, if exchanged with tikanluo, could also serve as hard currency when brought back to the western regions. It could be traded for all sorts of rare treasures produced in the west, as well as gold, silver, and jewels. In any case, this deal is undeniably profitable. After finalizing the agreement, the Gao brothers immediately took them back to the castle on the mountainside to report to Gao Peng. Gao Peng was also quite satisfied with this agreement. That afternoon, the Gao family dispatched a dozen cattle-catching teams from Xinxanchang. They stayed in Xinxanchang for another three days, during which Xiong Chen and Tikanluo wandered around the grasslands, getting to know the area. The Gao family’s cattle-catching teams returned one after another on the third day. Almost every hunting team had considerable success, with some capturing over a thousand wild cattle, while others managed to bring back several hundred, along with a good number of wild boars and wild chickens. According to the contract with Yang Chen, they only collected beef, pork, and chicken. Therefore, they didn’t catch many wild sheep or wild horses. During these days, the Gao family also completed their financial audits in the city. The Gao family’s convoy then left the city, intending to head north again. This time, their ultimate destination was. The Iron Mountain Iron Mine. This was the most valued source of income for the Gao family and even the city of Bintai, where they currently resided, was established because of this iron mine. Every day, iron ore produced here is transported by horse-drawn carts to Bintai City where it is transformed into various useful farming tools and weapons in the workshops. These are then transported by various merchants and sold across the grasslands, reaching as far as the Southern Cloud Kingdom. The weapons produced in Bintai City have always been hard currency in their foreign trade. This was what the dwarf Tikanluo told him on the way to the Iron Mountain Iron Mine. At this moment, Yang Chen realized that the Gao family was actually a family of arms dealers. No wonder they could stand firm for hundreds of years in this wild northern region facing threats from powerful tribes. In the history of his blue star, no city has been able to withstand the gaze of nomadic tribes for a century without falling. It seems he had underestimated the Gao family before. Thinking it over, it became clear, they raise and sell warhorses in large quantities on one hand, while, On the other, they produce and sell a vast amount of weapons. What else could this be but an arms family? No wonder the Gao family can support an entire city with just one family. It turns out they are engaged in highly profitable businesses. After leaving Chianshan Ranch, they traveled northwest along the foot of Iron Mountain. After a day’s journey, they arrived at the entrance of a valley. The pass of this valley, like that of Chianshan Ranch, is guarded by a towering fortress. However, judging by the scale of this fortress, it can no longer be called a fortress, it should be considered a castle. It occupies a vast area, situated on a platform halfway up the mountain on the right side of the pass, directly guarding the entrance to the valley. This valley is completely different from the previous Chienchang Ranch. Even from a distance, one can hear the shouts and the clanging sounds of metal colliding coming from within the valley. Moreover, there was not a single tree or plant near the valley. Clearly all had been cut down. By the time they reached the mouth of the canyon, they could already feel the temperature inside the valley, as if they were approaching a large furnace. Soon, several horses charged down from the castle guarding the canyon. Moments later, they arrived in front of their group, likely sent by the people inside the valley to greet them. Leading the way was a tall, burly man with a thick beard. This guy’s physique could definitely be considered one of the largest among the local natives. He stood nearly as tall as Yang Chen, over 6 feet, and weighed more than 200 pounds. His Arms were thicker than an average person’s thighs and he was also a bastard son of Gao Pang, named Gao Jian. The group followed Gao Jian into the castle, where Yang Chen and Ti Kangda were also assigned a room. At noon, everyone had a meal together in the castle’s hall. In the afternoon, Yang Chen and Ti Kangda were taken by Gao Exian and Gao Jian to tour the valley. Unlike the Qian Shan ranch they had seen before, this valley was much smaller, only a few square kilometers in size. Moreover, the environment here was far more harsh than that of the Qian Shan ranch. Due to years of mining, the valley could be described as barren. The ground level in the valley was several dozen meters lower than outside. In this deep pit, countless humans, covered in dust and dirt, were continuously digging at the edges of the pit. The entire mine gave the impression of a spiraling downward hole. Inside, there was red-brown or soil, although it was unclear how high the iron content in this or powder was, it was evident that the Gao family had been mining here for at least several decades. Judging by the rudimentary tools these people used, it was clear that digging such a Deep pit could not be accomplished in just 10 or 8 years. Many of the surrounding mountains had already been split in half. This showed just how extensively this area had been excavated. Moreover, near the mouth of the valley, there were countless shanties. These shanties were likely where the miners rested during the day. Next to the shanties, there were several iron smelting furnaces currently ablaze with the intense heat of smelting or powder. The iron, or extracted from the mine would undergo initial processing here. Crushing, burning, and quenching would yield the most basic iron ingots. These ingots would then be loaded onto carts and transported to Bintai city, where they would be crafted into various iron agricultural tools, weapons, and armor in the workshops and then sold throughout the northern territories. Of course, compared to the Chianshan ranch, this mine really had nothing to see. Not to mention the primitive metallurgy techniques of the local natives. They hadn’t even mastered the forging technique, nor did they understand what a blast furnace was. They were still in the Iron Age, and although steel had appeared locally, its production was extremely limited. Thus, they had a long way to go before entering an industrial civilization. Yangchen glanced around, after observing their mining and smelting, he formed a judgment about the local metal processing level. However, compared to these rudimentary techniques, what troubled him more were the miners working in the pit. These people were filthy, barely clothed, and emaciated, and it was hard to tell how long it had been since they last bathed. As for having a full meal, that was out of the question. The overseers patrolling the mine did not think much of it. If they noticed someone moving slowly, they would lash out with a whip, causing those people to scream. In agony. Among the miners, many collapsed while working and could not get back up. When the overseers discovered this, they would walk over to check, but they wouldn’t offer any help. If they deemed the person beyond saving, they would simply have them carried away to an abandoned mine at the foot of another mountain, just throw that person down. To be honest, even though I’ve been to this world many times and know that it is a semi-civilized, ignorant era. Seeing such inhumane acts of cannibalism with my own eyes still makes me feel a bit uncomfortable. This scene constantly reminds me that this is not the rule of law era I live in. I need to be more cautious and vigilant. Ha, brother. Gal, your use of this slave seems a bit wasteful. If used like this, the consumption will be quite large. The dwarf beside Yongchen suddenly smiled and said. From his expression, it seemed he was already accustomed to such situations. Gao Xan, on the other hand, shrugged indifferently, it’s fine, at worst, next time we deliver goods to the South Cloud Kingdom, we can buy some back. Otherwise, every year before autumn, Gao Jian will also take people to the grasslands to harvest grass and bring back a batch of strongmen. And every winter, quite a few wild men who can’t stand it will run back from the northern wastelands of Qian Shan. At that time, we can just bring them here to replenish our numbers. Ticonderoga immediately became interested, oh, can you catch many such wild men every year? Can you sell us some? We have been suffering from a shortage of manpower in recent years. Hearing this, Yang Chen’s good impression of this guy was completely ruined. He originally thought this guy was a native with a mindset close to modern civilization, someone he could chat with. But now, seeing him talk freely with Gao Xien about the slave trade, it made Yang Chen feel a chill. Although he felt a bit uncomfortable, Yang Chen kept reminding himself in his heart. You’re not a savior, you’re just a second-hand dealer. You’re here to make money, not to save the world. With this. constant self-suggestion, he felt much better. In the afternoon, Gao Exian wanted to invite him to visit their blacksmith’s shop, but Yongchen casually found an excuse to decline and went back to his room to rest. The convoy then stayed at the iron mine for another day. The inventory here was quick, after settling the accounts, they filled five carts with smelted iron ingots. The convoy turned around and set off, they were heading back, with four fortresses still to check on the way. Moreover, after inspecting the last few fortresses, they still had to go pay respects to their ancestors. So the convoy didn’t linger too long in Iron Mountain City but turned around and hit the road. Gao Jian even. Sent someone to escort them for quite a distance, but this guy kept staring at Yang Chen as he left, making Yang Chen feel uneasy. From this guy’s gaze, he sensed a hint of amusement. This guy seemed to have some thoughts. Yang Chen. Was very familiar with malicious looks, he could feel the ill intent in this guy’s eyes. However, he didn’t take these natives too seriously, after all, in his eyes, these natives were like ants in the eyes of an elephant. As long as. He wanted, he had a thousand ways to get rid of them. After leaving Taishan city, the convoy headed south, plunging into the vast grasslands. The fortresses they were going to this time were newly established by the Gao family in recent years. Unlike the previous three, which were built according to the terrain of Iron Mountain, these farms were forcibly developed by the Gao family after countless battles with the strongman tribe over several decades in the Handan grasslands. They also served as outposts and the first line of defense on the grasslands. Therefore, they were a very important part of the Gao family’s industry, and their first stop was the Chile River farm. This farm is located at the bend of the Chile River, 70 miles south of Iron Mountain City. Usually, it cooperates with Iron Mountain City, providing daily living supplies for the city. The fort was also the first stake driven by the Gao family deep into the grasslands. It was said to be quite large and held in high regard by the Gao family. The entire fort was reportedly built to the scale of Ben Iron City. Although they had not yet arrived, Yang Chin developed a strong interest. In the fort from Gao Exien’s description, the convoy traveled south for nearly three hours when suddenly a few fast horses returned from ahead. One of the riders fell off his horse as he reached the group. Everyone could see several arrows sticking out of his back. A strongman tribe is coming from the front, everyone prepare for battle. Report The Chile River fort is under siege by a strongman tribe, requesting the clan leader to send reinforcements quickly. A series of neying sounds reached Yang Chen and the other Xeers from the convoy, Gao Aksayan, who had been accompanying them in. The carriage changed his expression upon hearing this. He immediately stood up, Brother Yang, Brother Ti, I’m sorry, I have urgent matters to attend to, so I must take my leave. Ah, if you have important business, go ahead. Yang Chen and Ti Kondo waved their hands, signaling him to leave. Just as Gao Aksayan had not walked far, Ti Kondo whistled. Soon, his dwarf attendants, who had been. following the convoy, gathered around. They also brought several horse-drawn carts filled with boxes and the dwarves opened the boxes. On the carts, they pulled out various shiny armors and began to put them on. Once they were dressed, they took out swords, guns, and spears from other boxes. It seemed they were already accustomed to such situations. T. Kanda, seeing Yangchen doing nothing, and completely unfazed, couldn’t help but remind him, Brother Yang, why aren’t you preparing for the impending battle? It might be quite risky later. At that moment, Yongchun smiled and pulled out a Hellfire crossbow bolt from his backpack. He then hung the Scorpion EVO-3 on his chest. As for the vest guard protective suit, he hadn’t taken it off since he arrived in this world. As long as this world lacked firearms, no one could harm him with just swords and guns. Of course, if the enemy used blunt weapons, that would be a different story. But with the ad assault hashtag rifle in hand, he certainly wouldn’t allow anyone to approach easily. He still had. To pay attention to his head, he put on the FSAT tactical helmet he had bought back at a high price last time. Although it couldn’t stop bullets, it was effective against the swords, spears, and blunt weapons of this world. In fact, Yang Chan regretted not getting a set of riot police anti-explosion gear last time he returned. At that time, he thought he was mainly there to do business, not to fight. So he didn’t get it, and now facing this sudden encounter with a grassland tribe, he felt a bit regretful. Next time, he would definitely get a set of anti-explosion gear for peace of mind. After all, that specialized anti-explosion police uniform could not only defend against slashes and stabs but was also very effective against blunt weapons. Just then, more scouts galloped back, bringing information they had gathered from the periphery to the convoy. Since they had ventured deep into the grasslands, the Gao family had continuously dispatched horse teams around the large group. These horse teams were like modern scouts, they spread out. around the convoy to monitor risks from all directions at any time. They were also responsible for scouting the road ahead as there were countless hidden dangers in the vast grasslands. These scouts were the eyes and ears of the convoy. It was their information that informed Yang Chan and the others that a strongman tribe of about 3,000 was rapidly approaching them. The backbone of the convoy quickly made a judgment. He sent someone back to Taishan City to contact Gao Jian, asking him to bring people for support. On the other hand, he ordered the convoy to immediately form a defensive formation to face the enemy. Their group had over a thousand people and the convoy included hundreds of horse-drawn carts. These carts were loaded with grain and iron ingots, collected from several farms along the way and from Taishan City. These were important goods that needed to be taken to Bintai City for registration and storage to be sold in the coming year in the 16 cities of Yanyuan and the Southern Cloud Kingdom. It was clear that this group of strongmen tribes was after these goods. However, the Gao family had rich experience in dealing with such situations. Gao Peng quickly selected a nearby high ground, directing the convoy to move there. The hundreds of horse -drawn carts swiftly surrounded a small hill, forming three circular formations. The carts were interlocked, and the horses were led to the center of the formation. Countless infantry dismounted, pulling out boxes from the outermost carts. When opened, they revealed boxes of iron caltrops. The infantry scattered the caltrops around the cart formation in the grass, leaving only a few secret passages known to them. At the same time, they quickly pulled out sharpened wooden stakes from the carts and soon assembled several barricades with them. These barricades were then distributed around the cart formation, again leaving only a few passages. Meanwhile, the personnel inside the formation had already prepared a simple lunch. Clearly, they wanted the men to have full stomachs before the battle began. The meal was simple but hearty, and remarkably, each soldier received a large piece of meat in their bowl. At this moment, everyone was too preoccupied to care about the taste, finishing their meals in a few bites before going back to their tasks. Gao, Xan, at this time, led a cavalry team of nearly 400 men away from the formation, hiding in a small grove to the right of the dirt slope. Moments later, Gao Pying spoke to someone beside him, and another person led about 100 cavalrymen out of the formation. Meanwhile, Yang Chen and Taikan de Luo stayed in the center of the formation, right next to Gao Pang. Watching Gao Pang, continuously directing the troops and splitting them up, Yang Chen felt quite puzzled. They were already outnumbered, he roughly counted, and saw that the entire convoy had about 1200 people, even if all were combatants. Yet Gao Pang first sent Gao Xan away, with 400 men and now dispatched another 100, leaving only 700 in the camp. How could they withstand the charge of 3000 enemies with just these people? Although he didn’t know the combat strength of the strongman tribe, their numbers were several times greater than theirs. Was Gao Peng being a bit overconfident by splitting the troops like this? He could. Understand sending Gao Exan to hide in the woods on the flank, it made sense to have a reserve force ready to ambush, and if the battle turned unfavorable, his son could escape. But now, sending out another hundred men, what was the meaning of that? Yang Chen couldn’t. quite grasped, so he took out his binoculars, stood on the horse-drawn cart he had just ridden, and strained to look into the distance. Upon doing so, he almost understood. It turned out that in the distance, about 2,000 meters away on the grassland, a group of horsemen was slowly approaching them. However, those guys were not moving quickly, as they were eating while riding. He couldn’t see exactly what they were eating, but he could tell they were stuffing their mouths while riding. When thirsty, they would grab a water bag from their horse’s neck and gulp down a few swigs. Cao Pang had sent out this hundred men to prevent the enemy from having a good meal. The hundred men quickly charged to the front of the cavalry, continuously shooting arrows at the enemy. This truly disrupted the rhythm of that group. The cavalry soon thundered forward like a swarm, chasing after the hundred men. However, the hundred were cunning, always keeping their distance and circling around in the grasslands. Clearly, they had come to harass the enemy, and the strongman tribe had fallen into their trap. But soon, a strange horn sounded from behind the strongman cavalry. The cavalry gradually slowed down, with only a small portion of riders splitting off. They tightly pursued the hundred men, constantly, driving them away to prevent them from getting close to the main force. Meanwhile, the cavalry quickly returned to their original path, slowly approaching the circular formation of Gao Pying and the others. Through Yang Chen’s binoculars, the image of the strongman, tribe’s cavalry became increasingly clear. Each of these riders was mounted on tall, majestic horses. However, the riders themselves. or a different story, their clothes tattered and worn. Most wore leather furs and boots, but these leather garments looked very crude. It was evident that the tribe’s tailoring skills were lacking, and these guys were basically unarmored. Not to mention iron. Armor, they didn’t even have a single piece of leather armor. As for their weapons, they were even more rudimentary, some held iron swords and knives, while many others wielded simple wooden clubs, and some even carried animal bones. This was completely different from the fierce nomadic tribes he had imagined from Blue Star. These people, aside from their decent horses, looked entirely like a group of bandits. They were even less than bandits, resembling more like beggars. Of course, they were slightly better than beggars, perhaps because they usually had enough meat to eat, so their bodies were a bit stronger. At this moment, the cavalry had slowly arrived in front of Gao Pying in their formation. Just then, Yang Chen had just put down his binoculars and was startled by the sight before him. It turned out that the more than 700 infantrymen in the formation had all donned their armor. Indeed. Everyone was wearing iron armor, even the infantrymen at the front holding spears. Their armor was not plate armor but resembled the ancient-scale armor of the Yen Kingdom. The inside was lined with leather and the outside was made of small iron plates woven together. This ensured protection while allowing for considerable flexibility and it showcased the grandeur of the Gao family from head to toe. After all, they were arms dealers, if their own people couldn’t wear armor they might as well not exist. Now, looking. at the fully armored soldiers beside him and then at the nomadic tribe across from them that looked like beggars, young Chen finally understood why Gao Pang, upon hearing that a strongman tribe was approaching, not only didn’t flee but instead chose to stand firm and confront them. He also finally understood why they had brought over a hundred carts when they left Bintai City. It turned out that their northern hunt was not just for settling accounts, Gao Pang and the others had likely planned to encounter the strongman tribe along the way. At this moment, both sides were fully prepared. Then, a series of drumbeats sounded from behind the strongman. Tribe. At the front of the cavalry, a man with his face painted in war paint suddenly drew his waist knife and waved it forward. He. Let out a strange roar and then galloped towards the formation. At this moment Gao Peng raised his right hand. A hundred armored. Archers quickly stepped forward, each holding a massive longbow at the front of the formation. Under the synchronized shouts of the. Commanders, they twisted their waists and drew their bows. At this moment, Gao Peng forcefully swung his raised right hand downwards. Suddenly, a loud bang echoed, and a volley of arrows shot up into the air, raining down towards the charging cavalry.At this moment, Yang Chen, standing on the dirt slope, was also dumbfounded. Damn it, I really underestimated the heroes of the world. The Gao family actually has such a team of longbowmen. No wonder they dared to compete with these nomadic tribes for grazing land in the wild. This longbow was about 1.8 meters long, but its range can reach around 300 meters. The effective range is basically around 240 meters. Such a killing distance, in this stage of the cold weapon era, is absolutely equivalent to having a heavy machine gun in hand. A dark cloud passed through the sky and soon a rain of arrows fell from above. The charging strongman tribe. The unprotected strongman cavalry were instantly pierced by these heavy arrows and fell from there. Horses. Some unfortunate souls were even pinned to the ground along with their horses. Yang Chen, who had been holding the binoculars. did not expect the power of this longbow to be so terrifying. Moreover, in just a moment, those longbowmen had already fired. Five volleys. After five rounds of arrow rain, the once-aggressive strongman cavalry was now completely annihilated. The battlefield was filled with the wails of injured strongman riders, leaving only the neighing of the surviving warhorses. In just a minute, the fiercely charging strongman cavalry was completely wiped out. It should be noted that this was still an advance force of over two hundred people. yet they didn’t even touch the edge of their formation before being completely wiped out. Yang Chen put down the binoculars and looked up at the more than 100 longbowmen in the middle of the small dirt slope. Sure enough, the saying that longbowmen are the snipers of the cold weapon era was not misleading. He carefully examined the bows in the hands of these archers, which averaged about 1.8 meters long. Some even exceeded 2 meters, and the archers using these bows were clearly selected strong warriors. Their average height exceeded 1.8 meters, and each one was particularly strong. This reminded Yangchen of those longbowmen on the ancient battlefields of Blue Star. In the wars of ancient Europe, longbowmen were undoubtedly the most intimidating military unit. Especially during the Hundred Years’ War between the Strongbowl Kingdom and Gaul in the 14th to 15th centuries, this unit shone brightly, particularly in the Battle of Agincourt, the 4 ,000 longbowmen of the Strongbowl. Kingdom, relying on a secret rain of arrows from a small hill, defeated an army of 36,000 Gauls. Among the killed were more than 6 ,500, including 1,500 heavy cavalry and over 5,000 heavy infantry. Although they took advantage of the terrain, the exaggerated casualty ratio still made the longbowmen famous throughout the world. Since then, almost all armies in Europe would equip such a unit. Until later, with the advent of artillery and flintlock guns. Moreover, one should not underestimate the shooting speed of this longbow a skilled archer can shoot 12 arrows in a minute those with stronger abilities can shoot up to 20 and the maximum range can reach 360 meters with an effective killing range of about 200 meters within this distance a 50 gram heavy arrow can penetrate a 10 centimeter thick oak door this shows the power of this longbow after processing so much data in his mind young chin couldn’t help but break out in a cold sweat He originally thought that with his vestguard protective suit, he could walk through this place with ease. Now it seems that the Gao family had no ill intentions towards him. Otherwise, if they had arranged for such a group of longbowmen to serve him, his protective suit would definitely not hold up. It seems he had overestimated himself. Next time he comes, he must get a set of plate, armor to wear, only then can he feel at ease. Moreover, the effective range of their longbow can reach 200 meters. Meanwhile. The strong crossbow in his hand has an effective range of only 150. Even though he also has the Scorpion EV-03, its effective killing distance is only 100 meters, although the nominal range is 250 meters, once it exceeds 200 meters, the bullets have long lost their way. If they really encounter these longbowmen, who knows who would win or lose. It seems that next time I come, I must upgrade my weaponry. I’m not saying I want to harm others, but having self-defense capabilities is a must. At this. moment, Yang Chen’s mood became heavy for the first time. From afar, a series of rumbling sounds echoed from the ground, causing the earth to tremble slightly. Yang Chen quickly picked up his binoculars and at that moment, a black tide appeared on the distant horizon. He looked over, and there it was, a formidable cavalry team. This group looked much more impressive than the previous vanguard. Although they were still dressed in tattered leather, their formation was much more organized. Moreover, on many of these people, one could see some leather armor and iron armor. Although the prevalence wasn’t high, at least quite a few of them were wearing its. At this moment, these people had arrived at the front lines, about 500 meters away. Leading them was a bearded man, wearing a fur hat, who without a word, drew his curved sword and waved it forward. Immediately, the strong cavalry behind him split. Into two, galloping out from both sides, charging towards the chariot formation. On this side, Gao Peng also raised his right hand, signaling the longbowmen to prepare. However, the strong cavalry charging this time were clearly much smarter. Just as they were. About to enter the 200-meter range of the longbowmen, the leading rider suddenly pulled the reins. The steed made a sharp turn, almost. Skirting the edge of the longbowmen’s arrow rein, and dashed out diagonally. At this moment, the longbowmen had already released their first volley of arrows. However, this time the arrow rein naturally did not cover the heads of these cavalry. By the time the longbowmen. were preparing to shoot their second arrow. The strong cavalry had already charged to within a hundred meters of the chariot. Formation. They also drew back their horse bows, taking advantage of their galloping steeds to launch a volley towards the chariot. Formation. Their target was the longbowmen within the chariot formation, and these longbowmen did not dodge. Clearly, they intended to rely on their armor to withstand this round. Meanwhile, they raised their longbows and fired a volley at the backs of the riders. At such a close distance, the longbowmen hardly needed to aim. With a flurry of arrows, dozens of strong cavalrymen fell from their horses. On the long bowman’s side, there were also some unfortunate souls who were hit by the enemy’s arrows in unprotected areas. However, a 10 to 1 casualty ratio was still quite terrifying. But soon, another wave of strong cavalry charged forward, launching another round of arrow rein. This time, they not only had arrows but also many people riding with strange little nets, charging forward. When the horses reached their maximum speed, a black stone projectile would be hurled out from the swinging net. The lethality of this thing was much stronger than that of arrows, the longbowmen’s scale armor could not withstand such blunt weapons. Right on the spot, about 20 to 30 longbowmen were struck, instantly reducing their firepower density by 30%. Standing on the high ground, Yangchen was also taken aback by this scene. Wow, this group of strong tribes actually has grenade. Throwers? Although they were throwing stone projectiles instead of bombs, the lethality was indeed significant. As the strong cavalry retreated, another wave of cavalry continued to charge forward. Perhaps seeing the effectiveness of the first wave of attacks, this wave of strong cavalry had also learned to be clever. This time, their formation was looser and the arrows they launched were more accurate. Meanwhile, behind them, more strong warriors were charging forward with stone bags. At this moment, the disadvantages of The Gao family’s numerical inferiority became apparent, when the enemy’s formation became more scattered, their archers could no longer deliver a concentrated strike. If they attacked in a dispersed manner, the firepower density would drop significantly. Moreover, the disadvantage of their formation being unable to move easily was now glaringly evident. The enemy’s archers were skilled. Horsemen, moving like the wind, although they had little armor and their equipment was not very refined, the problem was that their mobility was fast while they could only stand on this small hill and passively take hits. After this round of attacks, the number of longbowmen had decreased by 20 or 30. Originally, there were just over a hundred longbowmen and now they had lost one-fifth of their force. On the opposite side, the strongmen tribe seemed to have only suffered minor injuries. Moreover, it appeared that their numbers were increasing, especially as they seemed to have found a way to counter the Gao family’s longbow team. At this moment, Yang Chan and Ticonderoga’s expressions also began to darken. Meanwhile, Gao Pang, who had been at the center of the formation, was looking increasingly grim. It was clear he also realized that the situation was not good, they had clearly overestimated their strength this time. Now, the only thing he could hope for was that Gao Jian from Taishan Chang could bring his troops over for support quickly. The strongman cavalry’s offensive came in wave after wave, like an unending tide. Clearly, they felt they had found. The key to breaking through the Gao family’s chariot formation, that was to use a kite-flying tactic continuously wearing down the Gao family’s living forces. The circular formation set up by the Gao family had a somewhat self-restraining flavor to it. And, now, the strongmen tribe was in no hurry to charge. They relied on these cavalry to constantly harass and strike from a distance, depleting the Gao family’s manpower. Gao Peng also recognized this issue and quickly, after the fifth wave of attacks, when his Longbowman’s casualties had reached 80%. He ordered the Longbowman to regroup and rest in the back. Continuing to engage the enemy head-on was now meaningless. It was better to preserve some of their living forces for the hard battles to come. Then, he could see the signal flag officers from Gao’s camp continuously emerging from Gao Pang’s large chariot, moving to various squads below, to relay various combat orders. At this moment, the strongman tribe on the opposite side also stopped sending cavalry to harass. Yang Chen could see through his binoculars that the enemy was actually having lunch on horseback right in front of their formation. It’s seemed both sides were preparing for the final showdown. Through the binoculars he could see the strongman cavalry sitting on their horses, while below them were slaves they had captured from various places, distributing plates of food back and forth. He could even see that their food consisted of flatbreads and jerky. Other slaves were feeding the warhorses with bags of fodder while also providing them with water. In just a few minutes, both sides were ready. Soon, the strongmen tribe launched their offensive, with three cavalry units breaking out from the main formation, charging towards their chariot formation. At this moment, the Gao family had no longbowmen to respond. Teams of infantry, clad in armor, had already arrived behind the chariots. In an instant, the cavalry of the strongmen tribe had charged to the front of the chariot formation. However, they did not charge head-on, instead, some of the Men in front threw their reins from their horses, lassoing the makeshift barricades and attempting to pull them aside while riding. Off to the sides. Meanwhile, many of those hiding behind the chariots among the infantry had taken out crossbows and began shooting. At the strongman cavalry. At this moment, another team of cavalry was providing cover behind these horsemen, suppressing the gal. Family’s archers hiding behind the chariots. Soon, a tug-of-war battle unfolded in front of the chariot formation. Both sides suffered. casualties but the strongman tribe had the advantage in numbers and soon the barricades were pulled away smashed and dismantled in less than 20 minutes the vanguard light cavalry of the strongman tribe had opened a path for the main force to charge seeing this scene yangchin couldn’t help but grip his assault rifle tightly he knew that the final battle moment was about to arrive however when the thunderous sound of hooves echoed from afar he felt a chill run down his spine although he had killed fierce Tigers and fought local villains before. Facing those ferocious cavalry up close for the first time made him realize that what he had experienced before was merely child’s play compared to this real war. Even though this was a war that seemed technologically primitive, just emerging from the Stone Age, the overwhelming charge of the cavalry still made him feel fear. He even briefly had the impulse to immediately return to the modern world. But he knew he couldn’t do that, at least not in front of so many people. In an instant, the enemy had charged from a kilometer away to the front lines. When he finally saw the approaching enemy, Yang Chen’s heart sank, he realized that most of this group of cavalry was clad in armor. Moreover, this armor was unlike any iron armor he had seen before. These guys were not wearing iron armor but rather a type of thick leather armor. He couldn’t tell what animal’s skin it was made from, but just by looking at the thick wrinkles on the surface, he could tell that this leather armor was both thick and tough. The soldiers of the Gao family were already shooting arrows like rain, but even when their arrows struck the cavalry, They couldn’t penetrate the leather armor. Those riders, even if they were hit like porcupines, still charged forward madly. Wasn’t. This just like the heavy cavalry in ancient wars on Blue Star? A scene from a historical war drama flashed through Yang Chen’s mind, depicting heavy cavalry charging. But moments later, those once mighty heavy cavalry suddenly fell over in front of the Gao families. Chariot formation. One after another, the tall horses crashed down in front of the formation, violently throwing their riders off their backs and kicking up clouds of dust. The horses let out mournful cries, trying to stand but unable to do so. The heavy cavalry that had been thrown off landed hard on the ground. Those lucky enough could sit up, but they were still dazed from the fall. The unfortunate ones either had their legs crushed by the horses or broke their necks from the fall, dying on the spot. Otherwise, they were trampled into a pulp by the heavy cavalry charging in from behind. In an instant, the once intimidating heavy cavalry of the strongman tribe left a scene of chaos in front of the Gao family’s chariot formation. The air was filled with cries of people. And the whinnies of warhorses, the heavy cavalry that followed, seeing such a scene, slowed their charge. Meanwhile, the Gao, family’s infantry, hiding behind the carts, gained momentum. Suddenly, various bows and crossbows were fired and arrows rained down. On the heavy cavalry, even with their thick protection, casualties began to appear. Riders screamed as they fell from their horses. The leader among the heavy cavalry, seeing their offensive falter, let out a loud roar and leaped off his horse. He grabbed A. wouldn’t shield from the horse and charge toward the chariot formation with his curved sword in hand soon those tribal warriors all jump down from their horses charging towards the chariot formation with curved sabers in hand since they couldn’t charge in heavy armor they transformed into heavy infantry and began their assault on the chariot formation although the archers and crossbowmen on the chariot side unleashed a frenzied rain of arrows their lethality was quite limited against the well-armored heavy infantry it’s wasn’t until the enemy closed in to within 15 meters of the chariot formation that the power of the bows and crossbows became evident. The charging heavy infantry were immediately taken down, with over 30 of them falling on the spot. However, at such a close distance, the soldiers from the strongman tribe rushed in without hesitation. In a matter of moments, several soldiers from the strongman tribe leaped onto the chariot formation. The outcomes varied, those who were lucky landed on the carts and escaped. disaster, while the unlucky ones were impaled on the spot by the long spears of the Gao family’s foot soldiers positioned behind the chariots. At this moment, Yongchen finally witnessed the might of the Gao family’s heavy infantry. They wielded long spears over four meters in length, giving them a significant advantage in close combat, with teammates continuously firing arrows beside them. They used their long spears to control the distance between themselves and the chariot formation. The front row of barbarians. Soldiers raised their shields to block the arrows from the Gao family while also defending against the thrusts of the Gao families. Spear wielders. However, there were still many of Gao’s foot soldiers in the back of the formation swinging their long hafted flails. Using the spiked maces on the ends of their flails, they struck fiercely at the enemies behind the shields. The attack method of the spiked maces was from above, allowing them to bypass the shields held up by the strongman soldiers. If struck on the head, it would result in a gruesome death. If hit on the body, it could lead to broken bones or internal injuries, causing one to spit blood and die on the spot. At this moment, the strongman’s heavy infantry found themselves in a predicament, raising their shields to protect their heads. However, their chests and abdomens were exposed to the enemy’s spears and arrows, and if they didn’t raise their shields, they would be continuously struck on the head by the enemy’s flails. But soon, they devised a solution, the second row of soldiers also raised their shields. These shields were positioned above the heads of the first row of soldiers, effectively blocking the strikes from the flail wielders. Meanwhile, many barbarian soldiers surged forward behind them. These barbarian soldiers picked up bows and crossbows and began to exchange fire with the Gao family’s foot soldiers behind the chariot formation. What surprised Yangchen even more was that some of these guys weren’t even using bows and arrows. Instead, they wielded large slingshots, hiding behind the formation and launching precise strikes against the Gao family’s archers. Through his binoculars, he could see that these barbarian soldiers held large slingshots firing round stones. Their range could reach up to 100 meters, and their aim was remarkably accurate. Almost every shot resulted in the death of a Gao family archer. Even though the Gao family’s foot soldiers were clad in full protective iron armor, the stones shot from the slingshots could still accurately hit the faces of the Gao family’s archers. A stone the size of a thumb, if it struck the face, would result in instant death. The two sides remained locked in a stand off in front of the chariot formation for a moment, but soon the strongman tribe began to gain the upper hand due to their numbers and weapon advantages. As the firepower from the Gao family’s convoy began to weaken, the strongman’s heavy infantry finally reached the front of the chariot formation. The most intense and brutal close quarters combat finally erupted. These barbarian soldiers let out strange howls as they began to leap onto the carts. The Gao family’s foot soldiers, relying on their long spears, continuously thrust at the opposing barbarian infantry. The two sides quickly engaged in fierce combat. It was evident that the Gao family’s foot soldiers, clad in heavy armor and having undergone professional training, were undaunted even when the enemy closed in. Engaging in a life-and-death struggle with their opponents, the strong soldiers on the opposite side were lacking significantly in combat skills and equipment. Yet these guys were fearless, with one getting stabbed to death, only for another to immediately take their place. Although the Gao family’s infantry was quite capable, they simply couldn’t withstand the sheer number of opponents. Soon, the scales of victory began to tilt gradually towards the strong side. Watching this scene from the hillside, Gao Peng was both shocked and furious. Clearly, he had underestimated the situation, leading himself into a perilous predicament, something he never anticipated. Moreover, the strong tribe he encountered this time was completely different from those he had faced before. In the past, when the strong tribes encountered them and found them tough to crack, they would quickly retreat. But today, this group seemed to have taken some kind of stimulant determined to fight them to the bitter end. This battle was clearly turning into a stalemate. Now, he found himself in a difficult position, retreating was obviously not an option. If he withdrew now, the formation would collapse. Immediately. But if he didn’t retreat, he could only brace himself and endure, watching his elite troops waste away for nothing. At this point, Gao Peng could no longer care about his pride and turned to look towards Yang Chen. Before his son Gao Xin left the Formation, he had told him that Yang Chen possessed the strength to rival a thousand troops. As the patriarch of the Gao family, Gao Peng had always been very proud. Gao Xien had mentioned several times that Yang Chen was quite remarkable. He had many extraordinary weapons and often performed miraculous feats on the battlefield. However, every time Gao Peng heard this, he merely smiled, thinking that Gao Xien was exaggerating to make himself look less incompetent. This time, bringing Yang Chen and the dwarf Ticonderoga. Along was actually meant to showcase the Gao family’s strength, flexing their muscles, so to speak, in hopes of securing more benefits for the Gao family in future collaborations. But unexpectedly, today turned out to be a disaster. He had two unexpected realizations, one was the sheer number of strong tribesmen they encountered this time, and the other was the unexpectedly strong fighting spirit of this tribe. Logically, these prairie bandits were known for their tactic of running away when they couldn’t win, never engaging in a direct fight. But today, these guys seem to have taken something clearly intent on clashing head -on. At this moment, Gao Pine could no longer care about his dignity, he was just about to send someone to ask Yang Chen and the dwarf for help. But before his messenger could be dispatched, he saw two groups of people suddenly burst out from the chariots behind him. In no time, they charged to the front of the formation. One group directly penetrated into the formation. These individuals were exceptionally brave, wielding short spears and round axes, rampaging across the battlefield. any strong infantry they encountered crumbled before their onslaught as if they were made of tofu unable to withstand a single blow the once formidable heavy infantry of the strong tribe fell like a house of cards against them their weapons either shattered or broke apart and then they were killed on the spot by the long spears and battle axes of these newcomers although there were only a dozen or so of them they formed a hedgehog formation charging through the front lines and extinguishing fires wherever they appeared as soon as they spotted any signs of the Barbarian soldiers about to break through, they rushed over to put out the flames, slaying the strong infantry that had breached the chariot formation on the spot. Seeing such a scene, Galpeng couldn’t help but stroke his long beard on his chest. He had long heard that the dwarves from Ima City were exceptionally brave and skilled at crafting various weapons. He never expected their bravery to exceed his imagination. Although these dwarves were short in stature, each one was incredibly strong, with excellent endurance and explosive power. The tall tribal soldiers found themselves outmatched, with hardly any able to stand against them, it seems that. This group of dwarves can traverse thousands of miles, crossing the perilous Handa grassland, coming from the west to do business. In the eastern domain, and they indeed have some real skills. At this moment, Yang Chen’s actions were even more incomprehensible. To him, this guy didn’t rush to the front lines of the battle, instead, he hid behind the second layer of carriages at the back of. The formation. He held a strangely shaped device in his hands, continuously shooting flames forward, accompanied by a crisp dita. Sound. Each time that crisp sound rang out, a strong soldier on the opposite side would fall in response. Although he didn’t know how he did it, Gao Peng finally began to believe his son’s words. This young Chen truly possessed the strength to rival a thousand troops. No wonder this guy dared to travel alone thousands of miles from that eastern sea immortal to do business in our northern border. It turns out he has such a divine weapon in his hands. At this moment, a greedy look gradually emerged in Gao Peng’s eyes. Meanwhile, Yang Chen, charging forward, was wildly firing his EVO-3, watching as the enemies on the opposite side fell one after another. His previously anxious heart began to settle down. The Gao family, which had been somewhat flustered and on the verge of collapse, gradually stabilized with the addition of their two groups. Ticandolo, along with his comrades, maneuvered on the front lines, extinguishing fires everywhere. He hid behind the second layer of carriages, providing long-range support against the strong soldiers, charging in. Moreover, he wasn’t firing aimlessly, he specifically targeted enemies with high tactical value. He chose to fire at the small leaders among the strong infantry, especially the most ferocious ones. For instance, one of them was nearly two meters tall and had already smashed a gap in the carriage formation. Since entering, he had been swinging a spiked club, killing four or five Gao family soldiers. After charging in, he beheaded a Gao family soldier and held up the head, roaring loudly at his fellow tribesmen behind him. While showing off his achievements, he was also rallying his companions to rush through the gap he had opened. Unfortunately, as he turned around, Yang Chen fired a three-round burst, blowing his head off on the spot. No matter how skilled one is, they fear the kitchen knife. Showing off and then getting taken down in one shot. Although he admired his bravery, Yang Chen could only say sorry at this moment. War is this cruel, especially when he held a modern weapon that had a generational gap of dozens of generations over the opponent. He really enjoyed this mode of dimensionality reduction attack across 10 generations. It’s allowed him to stay away from the battlefield while continuously taking down enemies, and they were all key figures among the enemy. Soon, he had blown the heads off a dozen or so centurions on the opposing side, coupled with the dwarf Ticandolo’s firefighting. Team launching attacks everywhere, the Strong Tribe’s offensive, which had originally held the upper hand, was now showing signs of collapse. Especially among the Strong Tribe, several warriors with explosive combat power had just appeared on the battlefield. Before they could inflict significant damage on the Gao family soldiers, they were all taken down with headshots. This sudden loss of commanders in battle greatly diminished the morale of the Strong Tribe, especially when they sent out a five-man warrior group that had originally surrounded the dwarf firefighting team. Just as they were about to annihilate this group of dwarves, that five-man warrior group suddenly had their heads blown off. This caused the previously unstoppable barbarian soldiers’ attack to falter. At this moment, hiding behind the carriage, Yang Chen had already found his rhythm. To be honest, he had practiced shooting in various places before. He had become very familiar with the characteristics of this EVO-3 in his hands. Although it was an 11.43 caliber submachine gun, the features of this gun were quite impressive. It had a long range, great lethality, and sufficient accuracy capable of being used as a rifle within a range of 250 meters. The most crucial aspect was its excellent structural. Shooting in the hydraulic shock absorption mechanism and the rear stock, which greatly reduced recoil.IT was very easy to control. As a novice, he felt no pressure at all while using this gun. As he became more adept, the tide of battle was gradually turning in their favor. In the past, Yangchen had practiced shooting wild boars and rabbits in the wilderness. but that feeling was completely different. From the experience of killing enemies on the battlefield now, he had previously worried that the heavy armor on the opponents would reduce the lethality of his assault rifle, but seeing the enemies fall one by one after being hit he realized he had overthought it. The dimensionality reduction strike of hot weapons against cold weapons was no joke. A bullet with a muzzle velocity of 900 meters per second could easily penetrate thin steel plates and nine layers of eucalyptus would add 100 meters. Given the crude leather armor and simple wooden shields of the strongman tribe, how could they possibly withstand the bullets fired? From his gun? In just over 10 minutes, he emptied two magazines and claimed the lives of more than a dozen. The loss of these dozen centurions was an immeasurable blow to the strongman tribe. It is known that in the era of cold weapons, a warrior who could charge forward and open a breach in the enemy’s formation was a morale booster on the battlefield. They were the giant axe that cleared. The way, the guiding light. At this moment, the enemy’s lights were being snuffed out one by one, and one could only imagine how panicked the strongman tribe must be. Although the sound of war drums echoed behind the strongman tribe, urging these warriors to charge forward, he could feel that the enemy’s morale had clearly begun to wane. Originally, he wanted to get closer to the front and take the enemy down in one go. But just after taking a couple of steps, a strange sense of crisis suddenly enveloped him. Almost. Instinctively, he crouched down and rolled forward. Immediately, he felt a huge shadow fly over from above his head. He even heard. The sound of his clothes tearing on his back. Accompanying that was a sharp, scraping sound followed by a searing pain on his back. He quickly rolled again, landing beneath a nearby cart. This was the first time he had been so embarrassed and injured in this. Other world. This time, he was genuinely scared and quickly reached back to check. Fortunately, it was just the back of his assault. Jacket that had been torn thanks to the vestguard protective suit underneath. Otherwise, he would have been seriously injured. He cautiously peeked out from under the cart to look outside. Just then, a massive shadow was circling above the battlefield. In an instant, that shadow dove down. Like a bolt of black lightning, it charged into the dwarf squad that was fighting fiercely on the front lines. At that moment, Yang Chin could see clearly that the black eagle was actually a gigantic golden eagle. Just as the Golden eagle swooped down, the gust of wind generated by its wings kicked up dust and smoke across the battlefield, causing nearby soldiers to stagger. The dwarves were blown about, unable to open their eyes, while the golden eagle soared above the battle formation. With a beak as hard as iron, it struck down twice. The thud-thud sounded like a woodpecker pecking at wood, and two dwarves’ heads were smashed open. The horn-iron helmets worn by the dwarves were utterly defenseless against the giant eagle’s beak, crumpling like thin paper with a gentle poke. Then, the giant eagle’s massive claws swept down, instantly grabbing the two dwarves, and lifting them into the air. With a slight exertion, one dwarf was torn in half. The other was taken aloft and then violently thrown. Down, landing right on the blades and spears held by the group of barbarian soldiers below, seeing the dwarf, who had just been, ferocious, turn into a string of candied hawthorn, the previously demoralized barbarian soldiers instantly erupted with enthusiasm. Series of beast-like roars echoed across the battlefield and the attacking wave, which had clearly shown signs of decline, surged forward towards the chariot formation once more. At this moment, Gao Peng, standing in the middle of the chariot formation, saw the golden eagle appear and instantly changed the situation on the battlefield. He couldn’t help but curse furiously, Gao Chang, you shameless scoundrel, colluding with outsiders to harm your own kin, may you die a terrible death. It was clear that Gao Peng recognized. The golden eagle is the battle pet of his brother, Gao Chang. At this moment, the golden eagle circled in the air, adjusted its direction, and dove sharply towards Gao Pang in the center of the battle formation. Gao Pang reacted quickly, performing a roll and jumping off the chariot. He tumbled awkwardly on the ground, barely managing to get up when the golden eagle had already grabbed his chariot and lifted it into the air, then smashed it down hard onto his head. The guards beside him desperately held onto Gao Pang. and rolled on the ground like lazy donkeys, narrowly avoiding the giant eagle’s strike. Meanwhile, the situation on the battlefield had once again reversed. The barbarian soldiers, who had just been beaten down by Yang Chan and the dwarf Taikan duo’s personal guard, were now filled with soaring morale, shouting various strange slogans as they jumped over the tops of the carts and charged into the inner circle of the battle formation. The dwarves, having lost four men in one go, could no longer form a complete battle. A ray like before. Their morale and combat effectiveness had plummeted and they could no longer rush around putting out fires. As they had just done, the infantry of the Gao family was still engaged in a desperate final resistance. However, with Gao Peng’s fate uncertain and the firepower suppression from the dwarf personal guard in Yangchen gone, the Gao family’s infantry began to show signs of collapse. Seeing such a scene, Yangchen felt a chill run down his spine. He knew he could not just stand by and watch them fall apart. If this continued, once the Gao family’s infantry truly collapsed, they would be doomed as well. Although he could cross back and escape the battlefield, what about the dwarves Taikin duo? They had just reached a commercial agreement and he also knew the dwarves had what he needed to continue. If the dwarves died here, who would supply him in the future? And the Gao family, although he had a mediocre impression of them, they could still serve as stable long-term business partners locally. He came to this world to seek wealth, not to become a king or engage in killing. Therefore, no matter what, he could not let the Gao family fall into chaos. At this moment, as he turned his thoughts back to the battlefield, the situation could only be described as precarious. The soldiers of the crazy strongman tribe were filled with high spirits, while the Gao family’s infantry had already been surrounded and cut off in several groups. Yang Chen suddenly crawled out from under the cart, then swung his right hand in a wide arc. One by one, burning Molotov cocktails flew out of his hand like crazy he had transformed into a grenadier. Simple incendiary. Bombs made with white phosphorus and mixed with white sugar flew from his hands, smashing into the gaps in the chariot formation. The explosive sparks instantly blocked the advancing soldiers of the strongman tribe. At that moment, he quickly raised his submachine gun, no longer caring whether the enemies in front were foes or Gao family’s infantry. He crouched down to shoot, adjusting to a rapid -fire stance. Raising the submachine gun, he unleashed a furious barrage, in less than 15 seconds he emptied a magazine. Quickly swapping in another magazine, he immediately squeezed the trigger again, unleashing another round of fire. The ED-03 spat. Out flames half a foot long from the muzzle and a torrential rain of bullets flew towards the crowd wherever the rain of bullets fell. It was chaos, with people and horses tumbling over each other, blood spraying everywhere. The violent stream of metal projectiles showed no mercy, indiscriminately striking down any carbon-based life form in its path, whether friend or foe. At this moment, Yang Chen had transformed into a god of war, wielding a scythe of death in his hands. With two magazines and over 60 rounds of ammunition, he was almost never missing his target. The once roaring soldiers of the strongman tribe who had charged through the line of vehicles were now mostly reduced to the souls claimed by his gun. Even the fiercest of warriors could not withstand the baptism of 11.43 caliber metal projectiles at such close range. Once struck in the torso, their bodies would erupt in clouds of blood. Mist. Those fortunate enough would have the bullets pass through, causing a penetrating wound. But the lethality of such caliber. Bullets was far beyond mere penetration. Often, there would be a small entry wound in the front, but a gaping scar the size of a. Bowl at the back. If struck in the limbs, bones would shatter and tendons would snap. If hit in the torso, it was essentially a guaranteed. Kill. No matter if one wore thick leather armor or iron armor, no one could escape such ferocious firepower. So when Yang Chen. emptied his second magazine there was hardly a living creature left standing within a 60 degree arc in front of him at this moment the entire battlefield fell into a strange silence everyone looked up in his direction as if they were gazing upon a god of slaughter meanwhile the golden eagle that had been circling above the battlefield finally reacted it roared in dove towards young chen but halfway down a strange buzzing sound suddenly reached its ears lifting his helmeted head to look beside him he was astonished to see a very peculiar creature flying nearby. A creature he had never seen before. It was entirely snow-white, with a white box-shaped body in the center. At each corner there were four rotors spinning wildly. At that moment the circular head in the middle of the box turned slightly towards him, resembling the eye of an animal. Just then, the two claws beneath it swung. Forcefully, a flaming bottle flew towards the giant eagle. The eagle sensed danger and attempted to swerve in mid-air. But due to The close distance, it was still too late. The burning bottle smashed against its massive claw with a loud bang. With a crash, the burning bottle shattered on the golden eagle’s claw. The liquid inside, exposed to the air in an instant, erupted into a flame. That shot skyward. The fire quickly spread across the eagle’s claw. The golden eagle let out a piercing cry of pain and began to flap its wings frantically, rapidly ascending. At this moment, it completely disregarded the battlefield below. It only wanted to. climb as fast as possible diving into the clouds to escape this place all eyes were now focused on the sky when they saw the golden eagle desperately fleeing everyone was momentarily stunned meanwhile within the battle formation one burning bottle after another flew out like raindrops they smashed into the area outside the vehicle line where the crowd of the strongman tribe was densest as soon as those bottles shattered a strange sticky fire oil would splatter out and this fire oil once it stuck to a person’s body would ignite immediately no matter how one tried to extinguish it those flames could not be put out what started as a small flame would eventually turn a person into a walking torch this unquenchable fire of death sent the soldiers of the strongman tribe into a frenzy everyone was like headless flies darting around the battlefield in chaos they all wanted to extinguish these relentless flames at this moment the one they had just regarded as a god of slaughter had already leaped onto the roof of a Cardenas single bound to eye in the classic crouching shooting stance, he continued to unleash a frenzied spray of fire chains at them. The scythe of death in his hand seemed to know no fatigue, crazily reaping the lives of these strong tribal soldiers. The already disordered formation of the strong soldiers finally collapsed at this moment, especially after several centurions leading the charge were singled out by young Chen’s EVO3. Losing their command and control, the soldiers turned and fled in all directions. They were, after all, warriors without professional training. When the battle was in their favor, they were incredibly brave, but once they faced a disadvantage, the result was naturally a rout. Meanwhile, Gao Xan, who had been assigned by Gao Ping to the small woods beside the battlefield, timely led his team into a charge. Although there were only a little over a hundred of them, they now surged forward. With the momentum of a thousand horses, the galloping warhorses pounded the ground with their hooves. That unstoppable force made. The already crumbling strong soldiers wished they had been born with two more legs. At this moment, the strong soldiers in the rear, who had been lined up in the distance and prepared to support, saw the scene and realized the situation was beyond saving. They hastily turned their horses around and began to retreat. At this point, Yang Chen, after emptying his fifth magazine, finally sat down on the roof of the vehicle. He had only five magazines ready, and they were all spent now. Although there were still plenty of bullets left to continue shooting, he would have to reload one by one. On one hand, there was no time, and on the other, it was. unnecessary. Moreover, it was time for the barrel, which was starting to heat up and even smoke, to take a break. Sitting on the roof, he lit a cigarette for himself. This feeling of defiance was quite refreshing. However, he never wanted to experience such a scene. Again, and he felt it was necessary to expand his arsenal. Today was merely a low-intensity skirmish. The opponents he encountered were just some tribal warriors without a professional army. With the meager equipment he had, he could barely cope. But as he explored this world further who knew what he would encounter next so it was time to arm himself many things could be left aside but you absolutely cannot wait until you need them to realize you don’t have them originally he just wanted to come to this world and quietly be a traitor but now his thoughts were gradually beginning to change brother yang what are you smoking can i have one the voice of the dwarf ticandro suddenly rang out beside him yang chen turned to see ticandro drenched in sweat and blood had sat down next to him without him noticing The armor on this guy was still smeared with a lot of blood and bits of flesh, presumably, from the enemy. His own head was drenched in sweat, clearly exhausted from the recent battle. Yang Chen smiled and pulled out a cigarette, handing it to him. Then he took out his lighter and with a snap, lit it for him. Seeing this marvelous ignition device, Ticandro’s eyes lit up. If it weren’t for the brutal war scene before them, he might have started discussing the origins and business of this thing with Yang Chen. Imitating Yang Chen, he took a deep puff of the cigarette, and surprisingly, he didn’t choke. The wonderful aroma of tobacco made him a bit light-headed, but it also instantly relaxed his previously tense nerves. He looked down. At the cigarette in his hand, this was truly a good thing. It seemed that Brother Yang, along with his hometown of Donghai Sien Yu, had many more treasures worth exploring, Yang Chen had no idea that at this moment, the dwarf’s mind was spinning with so many business ideas. He only knew that they were finally safe now. The strong tribes on the battlefield were retreating like a receding tide. Although they were numerous, they were now like a pile of loose sand. Most of the leaders who had led the charge had been taken down by him using EVO3. So those tribal soldiers, without the constraints and guidance of their leaders, had no idea which direction to break through. They could only blindly scatter around the battlefield. When Gao Aksayan’s cavalry charged into the battlefield, the chaos only intensified. Some even collided head-on with Gao Exian’s cavalry getting knocked down on the spot. Others, still somewhat clear-headed, turned and ran towards the nearby horse team, leaping onto the warhorses they had left behind. Once mounted, they began to gallop away, fleeing in the direction of their leader. Meanwhile, Gao Exian led his cavalry with great momentum, although they were few in number, they boldly charged at the enemy. The black tiger he commanded played a crucial role at this moment. The enemy was not without thoughts of resistance. However, they often found themselves turning around only to be pounced on by the black tiger, knocked down in mid-air. The tiger seemed to have found its instincts, knowing exactly how to survive on the battlefield. After taking down one enemy, it wouldn’t linger too long. It would usually just use its sharp claws to tear open the enemy’s throat, without biting. Of course, if it couldn’t break the enemy’s throat, it wouldn’t continue to attack but would swiftly pounce. On the next target. Even if that enemy wasn’t killed by it, they would be trampled to death by the cavalry rushing in from behind or be cut down by the riders. The Tiger thus became the spearhead of their charge. Wherever it went, chaos ensued. In an instant, the situation on the battlefield underwent a dramatic change. At this time, the infantry of the Gao family inside the chariot formation, under the shouts of the surviving centurions, quickly began to organize their formation and form ranks. After reporting there, numbers, the remaining soldiers were swiftly arranged into 500-man formations. Then they all mounted their horses. At this moment, Yang Chen remembered that the Gao family had also come on horseback. They were also riders. Just then, Gao Peng emerged from somewhere, riding a large horse. He shouted loudly, boosting the morale of the troops. Then a gap opened in the chariot formation, and it looked like they were about to break through. At this time, the sound of hooves was heard coming from the north. Sun Yang Chen saw the cavalry coming from the north, with the front riders holding a flying swallow flag that bore the character Gao. Clearly, reinforcements led by Gao Jian from Taishan City had arrived, and the morale of the cavalry in the chariot formation soared. Gao Ping, even more vigorous than ever, drew his long knife from his waist and was the first to roar and charge out. At this moment, Yang Chen sat on the roof of the chariot with the dwarf, smiling as he watched them charge. As guest troops, they had done their part, the rest was naturally up to the Gao family to complete. The battle continued until dusk and the Gao family’s cavalry gradually withdrew from the pursuit. However, the returning riders all wore smiles as they had more or less captured a good amount of spoils. Some led strings of warhorses behind them, others had their horses laden with strings of human ears, and many cavalrymen herded groups of strong prisoners back to their starting camp. By nightfall, Gao Peng finally returned with his two sons Gao Xien and Gao Jian. After returning, they set up camp on a small hillside to rest. With the strong prisoners, the work of setting up the camp progressed quickly. In less than an hour, a temporary camp was established. Then came the task of cleaning the battlefield, which was also made much easier with the help of the strong prisoners.At this moment, Yang Chan and the dwarf Taikan duo had already been invited into Gao Peng’s large tent. The atmosphere inside the tent, lit by a bonfire, was as warm as the fire itself, with beautiful and graceful young women continuously roasting yellow sheep over the fire in the center of the tent, serving the cooked lamb. to the distinguished guests present. Meanwhile, several lovely maidens approached Yang Chen and Taikan duo holding trays filled with various golden and sparkling jewels. Yang Chen had no doubt that these gold and silver treasures were what the Gao family had seized from those strong tribes earlier that afternoon. Ah, brother Yang, brother Ti, thank you both for your tremendous help. Today, our Gao family values credibility above all, we would never let our friends work for nothing. Today, these are just as small. token of our appreciation, and I hope you won’t find them lacking. When Yang Chin opened his eyes, it was already bright outside. However, this time he was not in a tent in the wild but lying in his own warm bed. After having dinner with the Gao family that night, he chose to take his leave. After a fierce battle, the Gao family had decided not to continue their tour but to return to Gao. Family fought as soon as possible. Since the golden eagle that appeared on the battlefield today was Gao Chang’s battle pet, Gao Peng, suspected that these strong tribes might be colluding with Gao Chang. The two brothers had always been at odds, and he had been looking for an opportunity to deal with Gao Chang. However, due to his identity and lack of evidence, he had not taken action until now. Now that the opportunity had arisen, he was eager to return and clean up his own house. As for such family infighting, Yang Chen had little interest and naturally would not get involved. So even though the Gao family offered him many conditions hoping he would stay in hell, he politely declined. That night, he crossed back to the modern world. along with him he brought back two cultivation pods and two sets of clone embryos these were the most important treasures he had brought back from the other world next there was the illusion velvet sauce he had exchanged from the dwarves as well as the red plum fruit pulp previously he had valued gold and silver treasures the most but this time he also brought back quite a bit he estimated that just the gold alone would amount to over 3000 grams and as for those gemstones their value was even harder to estimate in any case it could be exchanged for tens of thousands? However, at this moment, he wasn’t in a hurry to exchange the gold. After all, the money he had on hand was still sufficient. What he was more concerned about was whether those two cultivation pods could actually cultivate the clones. To be honest, after returning last night, he had been busy for most of the night. Mainly, he was assembling the cultivation pods and nutrient pods using the method Yang Yuanqing had taught him. After much effort, he finally connected the two pods and powered them on. Then, he carefully placed the frozen embryos into the cultivation pods. According to biological expert Grumman, if the power supply was sufficient and the nutrient solution in the nutrient pods was adequate, then these two embryos could mature in as little as a week. If it took longer, it might take a month to mature. So, as soon as Yang Chen got up early in the morning, the first thing he did was to check the situation in the two cultivation pods in a secondary bedroom on the north side, through the glass. cover, he could clearly see that the embryos and the cultivation pods had begun to develop, and he could even see the outlines of small children. Seeing this scene, Yang Chen breathed a sigh of relief. It was important to know that before this he was most worried that the two frozen embryos he brought back from the other world would not survive. Now it seemed that the two embryos had begun to take root and sprout, which eased his anxious heart. The two embryos he brought back this time were one an expert in finance and overall planning, Wang Shiqiang. The other was an expert in computer and software programming. Stephen King, these two clones, are the key to his entrepreneurial venture on Blue Star. One will manage the finances of the companies he has established, and with such a financial expert, the windfall he has brought back from the other world can have a reasonable source. Then there are the beef and other items he has acquired from the other world. With Stephen King on board, he plans to venture into the high-tech field, particularly the metaverse, which he values highly. After all, for these two projects, he wants to place his own talent in critical positions for peace of mind. And these two clones can ensure his complete trust in loyalty. Seeing that the two embryos have begun to develop, Yang Chen felt a bit more relaxed. He then opened his computer and started searching for information on nutrient solutions online. He had a list written by the biological expert Grumman. This time he brought back two cultivation pods and two. nutrient pods, which means that in the base where Yang Yuanqing and Grumman are, they only have 8 cultivation pods left, 6 of which are still operational. However, the key nutrient solution needed for cultivating clones is insufficient. So Grumman needs him to procure it on Blue Star and he wrote a list of required materials for Yang Chan. Yang Chan wasn’t very familiar with these substances, so he checked online. As a result, he was shocked by the prices of those materials. Many of the raw materials in this. Nutrient solution are various vitamins and minerals which are relatively easy to find. They are sold by the ton on the market with cheaper ones costing a few thousand and the more expensive ones reaching tens of thousands. Yangchen placed an order directly filling in the address of the cold storage he rented. However, there are also several types of expensive amino acids which are essential substances for human synthesis and these are quite costly. Prices range from tens of thousands to over a hundred thousand. Soon, he spent all of the more than 1 million he exchanged last time and that was just enough to gather materials for a nutrient pod. But, for him, the more clones, the better. So at this moment he naturally thought of Sien Huir. After all, he had always exchanged his gold with Sien Huir before. Now, combined with what he hadn’t used last time and what he brought back this time, he estimated that he had about 5,000 grams of gold in total. After checking the gold price he was taken aback. It had actually risen to 512 yuan per gram. He remembered that the last time he bought it, it was barely 400 yuan. How could it have risen so sharply? In just a few days? He quickly checked the recent news. Upon looking, it became clear that there had been some unrest in Europa, leading to a localized war. This caused a massive influx of funds into the commodity market, driving up the prices of crude oil and gold. Seeing the current price, Yangchen quickly took out his phone and called Xianhui. The call connected quickly. Hey. Where? Have you been these days? I couldn’t reach you no matter how many times I called. As soon as the call connected, Sien Huir started. Complaining on the other end. Oh, I’m really sorry, brother. You know my job requires me to often venture deep into the mountains. And the signal is poor. Please understand. Yang Chen quickly explained with a smile. Previously, he had boasted to Sien Huir. That he had a friend who had leased a piece of land in the country of Russ several years ago and recently discovered some gold veins. In the small river flowing through that land. This was the source of the gold he had. Although this excuse was rather flimsy, Sien. Huier was a smart person and wouldn’t dig too deep. By the way, what do you need me for? Hey! What else could it be? Just wanted. To ask if you have any stock left? You know the current market, gold prices are skyrocketing. Sien Huier was very straightforward. Getting straight to the point. Their family no longer operated a gold shop but had become suppliers for gold shops. Whenever gold. Prices soared, it was their best business time, many gold shops would look for them to stock up, so naturally, he was quite anxious at. This moment. Yang Chen chuckled, you’re lucky, I just got back last night and happened to have a batch of goods. Hey. That’s great. Hurry and send it over, I’ll give you the highest price in the industry. As soon as Xian Huir heard this, he perked up. This. Was the best market condition this year, after a while, gold prices might drop. As craftsmen, they naturally wanted to make a bit. More while the market was good. As for Yang Chen, not only was he an old classmate, but they had also collaborated a few times, and, he trusted this guy’s character very much, so he intended to develop him into a long-term stable partner. By the way, I happen to, have some gemstones, do you want them? Yang Chen casually asked, and this time Xianhui seemed even more spirited. Yes, but, no diamonds, okay? By the way, what kind of gemstones do you have? Upon hearing this, Yang Chen couldn’t help but roll his eyes. Goodness, it was true that these guys in the jewelry business knew what diamonds were. To be honest, as more people became aware of the diamond scam, diamonds were becoming less and less valuable, despite the extravagant advertisements on TV who still buys diamonds. Besides some oxygen-deprived folks, a tiny one costs tens of thousands, but the most infuriating part is that when you go to sell it, you can only get a few thousand back. Sometimes, it doesn’t even sell for a few thousand. As a piece of jewelry, not only does. it not appreciate, it can’t even hold its value, who would still want to sell it? So in recent years, diamonds have lost the popularity they once had, while colored gemstones have started to gain traction and become fashionable. Well, I have some rubies and sapphires here. That’s great, hurry and bring them over, let me see what quality they are. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely give you a good price. Sien Huir’s mood instantly lifted even more, they were in the jewelry processing business, after all, they knew the market for colored gemstones in recent years, and if they could get some goods from Yang Chen, it would be ideal for them. Okay, wait for me. At 2 o’clock in the afternoon, Yang Chen arrived punctually at Sien Huir’s jewelry workshop. Sien Huir greeted him with a beaming smile and then locked the door tightly. He knew today would definitely be a big deal, so safety was also very important. When he saw the bag of irregular gold bars and gold nuggets that Yang Chen placed on the counter, Sien Huir’s eyes widened. The purity today is pretty good, all above 95, with a total weight of 5050 grams. I’ll buy it from you at 500 yuan per gram, what do you think? In the office inside, Sien Huir took Yang Chen’s bag of gold and inspected it for quite a while before, finally giving his conclusion. Yang Chen nodded in satisfaction, no problem. In fact, on his way there, the price of gold had already risen quite a bit. By the time he entered the room, the national standard gold price had already risen to 535 per gram. But the? Problem was that was the national standard price, for a small workshop like Xian Huir’s, they couldn’t offer such a high price. Moreover, this gold had no provenance, if he went to another shop, they would definitely push the price down even lower. Xian. Huir was already being quite fair. Soon, 2 ,525,000 yuan was transferred to Yangchen’s bank. Account in Xianghe. Xianghe is a special zone in Longyan country, a financial free trade port, and money arriving in a bank account. Here can save a lot on taxes and issues regarding the source of funds. Seeing the bank’s deposit notification, Young Chen let out a long sigh of relief. The large purchase in the morning had already drained over a million from his account. Next, the hamburger shop. At home needed to open a branch for expansion and there were plenty of places that required spending. With this sum of money, the pressure on his finances could finally be alleviated a lot. By the way, didn’t you say you had quite a few gemstones before? After. Locking the gold in the safe, Sien Huir directly asked Yang Chen. Yang Chen smiled and took out a small pouch, placing it in front of Sien Huir. Sien Huir opened the pouch and poured out a dozen dazzling rubies and sapphires. Seeing these beautiful stones, Sien Huir gasped. These gems were all taken from the jewelry that Gao Ping had given him. After all, it wasn’t appropriate for him to directly present those pieces of jewelry to Sien Huir. So, during the two hours around noon he had been busy with this task. On one hand, he was removing the gems, and on the other, he was melting down the jewelry. He had no idea from whom the strongman tribe had stolen these pieces. In any case, the craftsmanship was very rough, and many of the gems had barely been cut, only undergoing the most primitive polishing. However, this did not affect the value of the gems, after all, the quality of the stones was evident. Sien Huir was quite savvy, giving a fair price for each gem. For instance, the rubies were priced according to that. Current top-grade Myanmar Red at 5,000 per gram. The sapphires were priced similarly, based on the top-grade Cornflower Blue, also, around 5,000 per gram. Thus, he sold these gems for over a million. This price was something Yang Chen had not anticipated. Before coming, he had checked the prices of these gems, and although their quality was decent, they were unfortunately not large enough. After all, only gems over one carat had collectible value. Yet, even without that value, selling for over a million was still a. surprise to him he was very pleased and sian huir was equally happy although these gems were not very large they were just right for artisans like them once they turned these gems into jewelry they could earn at least 2000 yuan per gram which was even higher than what they made from processing gold it was like the difference between selling a bare shell of a house and a fully furnished one the transaction completed yang chen’s account now had over three and a half million sian huir also felt relieved With this batch of goods, he and his father just needed to work hard for a night or two. They could easily make a few hundred thousand, especially since there was no shortage of buyers for gold and gems at this time. Many wealthy people looking to preserve. Their assets were eager to buy gold jewelry. Both of them got what they needed, and the cooperation was pleasant. Just in time, I’m hungry now, let’s find a place to eat. The inspection took three to four hours, and it was already past six in the evening, so young. Shen was also feeling hungry. He immediately nodded in agreement to Xian Huir’s invitation. Being old classmates, they didn’t stand on ceremony and found a barbecue place to eat. However, just after taking a couple of bites, Xian Huir’s phone rang with an unfamiliar number. Xian Huir answered the call, looking puzzled, spoke a few words, and then his expression turned strange. Who was that? Yang Chen casually asked as Xian Huir hung up the phone. He he, you definitely won’t guess, Xian Huir said with a strange smile. Stop keeping me in suspense. Yang Chen replied. It’s Pan Dekhuang. Ha? Why him? Upon hearing that name, Yang Chen, was taken aback. Pan Dekhuang was an old classmate from their elementary to high school years, just like them, hailing from Haiyan, village. In high school, Yang Chen even shared a desk with him for a year. However, despite attending the same schools from elementary to high school, Yang Chen’s relationship with him had always been average. How should he put it? Because Pan Dekhuang had never been able to connect with them on a deeper level. The reason was simple, he had always been a poor student, while they were top achievers. After the college entrance examination, he went on to attend one of the top two universities in the country, while young. Chen ended up at a third-tier school. Sien Huir fared a bit better, going to a second-tier school, and after that, they had little interaction with Pan Dekhuang. Last year, he had heard someone mention that this guy had gone to work at a major internet company in the South after graduation. It was said that his annual salary was in the hundreds of thousands, at that time he could only feel envy, but now, what does he want with you? Yangchen casually asked, and Sien Huir’s expression became a bit strange. He was, mumbling on the phone, didn’t say much, just asked where I was, and I gave him the address. That’s fine, when he comes over. Later, it’ll be good to meet up, we’re all old classmates. Yangchen said casually. Although Sien Huir didn’t say anything, he already had his own guesses in mind. Just 15 minutes later, a handsome guy of medium build hurriedly walked into the store. Sien Huir stood up and waved at him and the young man immediately smiled and walked over. When he reached their table and saw Yang Chen there, he was momentarily taken aback. Ha, I was just having dinner with a warm person. Sien Huir said with a smile, while Yang Chen enthusiastically stood up and pulled the guy to sit down. Old classmate, it’s been a long time. I just heard Sien. Huir say you were coming over, so I specially stayed. You don’t mind, do you? Yang Chen’s enthusiasm made the handsome guy feel a bit taken aback but he quickly smiled and replied, how could I mind? I’m also very happy to see an old classmate. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen realized that Pan Dekhuang had matured a lot compared to before. Back in school, this guy was quite arrogant. To put it simply, he wasn’t a bad person but because of his good grades, he had a bit of a superiority complex. He got along well with classmates who also excelled academically but he was generally cold towards those like him who struggled in studies. Of course, if you humbly asked him for help with questions, he was always willing to assist. Plus, he was quite handsome, with fair skin, thick eyebrows, and big eyes. He played soccer well, so he was quite popular with girls in high school. At that time, Yang Chen felt a bit jealous of him. However, after all these years, he had long since experienced the harsh realities of society and had moved on from those past matters. Moreover, after going through society, he valued the friendships formed during high school even more as those. Relationships were the purest free from any ulterior motives. Although he and Pan Dekhuan had a rather ordinary relationship back. Then, after a few drinks and reminiscing about their school days, their camaraderie quickly warmed up and he could clearly feel. That Dekhuan’s feelings towards him had become much closer. Hiss, ha. After a few drinks. Alright, I won’t beat around the bush. Anymore. Sien Huir reached out to you this time and I mustered up a lot of courage to make this call. After chatting for a. While about the past Dekuang noticed the time and that the atmosphere was just right so he began to get to the point. Recently, there have been some changes at home and I urgently need money. I’ve borrowed from all the relatives and friends I could and I’m really out of options. As Dekuang said this, his face turned red and his tone became hesitant. Yangchen knew that Pan Dekuang was a proud person, if it weren’t for being truly desperate he definitely wouldn’t have reached out to an old classmate for help. It turned out that their old classmate was also quite unfortunate. After graduating from university last year, he went to work at a large internet company in Tiannan City. At that time, they offered him an annual salary of over $60,000 and with bonuses and dividends he could earn around $100,000. Hearing that offer made Yang Chen envious to death. But that was the result of his hard work and he truly deserved such a salary. After all, he was a prodigy from a top-tier university. Everything was going. Smoothly until, unexpectedly, starting from the second half of last year, the domestic internet industry faced a resurgence of chaos, leading to significant dissatisfaction from the government, which began to crack down on major internet companies. Meanwhile, other countries in Blue Star were also not very stable. For instance, the country across the ocean, known as the double-headed eagle, had been experiencing economic turmoil due to the global pandemic. This led to frequent fluctuations in the financial market. which greatly affected their company’s revenue, under the influence of multiple factors. Earlier this year, the company where Pan, Dekwong worked underwent a major layoff. Unfortunately, he was one of the employees let go. At that time, he still had several tens of thousands in his account, which should have been enough to sustain him until he found another job. But who would have thought that a senior from his school would come to him with a startup proposal? The project was described in such glowing terms that Pan, Dekwong was easily swayed. He invested his hard-earned savings into this project and the outcome was predictable. All his money was naturally swindled away. To make matters worse, during this period his father was diagnosed with a serious illness. He also had an older brother who had been missing for some time and his mother, both anxious and angry, ended up in the hospital as well. Thus, this time was undoubtedly the darkest moment in Pan Dechuan’s life. To pay for his parents’ medical bills he borrowed from all his relatives. In utter desperation, he finally thought of contacting Sien Huier. After all, who could forget that during high school, Sien Huier was the rich kid among their classmates. Everyone knew that his family was wealthy from the gold business. Later, he was the first among their high school classmates to buy a house and settle down in Bazhou. So in everyone’s mind, Sien Huier was definitely a second-generation rich kid. Alright, we all know. How much do you need? When his old classmate was in trouble, Sien Huier didn’t hesitate and directly asked. Um, a hundred thousand, no, maybe fifty thousand. Dekhuang initially quoted a figure, but quickly changed it, clearly feeling a bit embarrassed. It was indeed a bit much to ask an old classmate he hadn’t seen in years. For a hundred thousand. Sien Huir didn’t make a fuss, pulling out his phone and transferring fifty thousand to Dekhuang. Use this. Money for now, and let me know if it’s not enough. Dekhuang looked at his phone, his eyes lighting up. At that moment, Yang Chen, also took out his phone and said to Dekhuang, give me your account number. Ha? What are you doing, Yang? Hey, it’s been a long time since we were classmates. If I can help, I will. Although Yang Chen and Pan Dekhuang weren’t exactly best friends, they had gone to school together since childhood. He understood Dekhuang’s personality very well, he was a proud and aloof person, and if it weren’t for being pushed to the brink by reality, he definitely wouldn’t have asked for help. This showed that his parents’ situation must be quite serious. He said 50,000, but that amount was surely not enough. He had just made some money today. So taking out a bit to help an old classmate didn’t seem like a big deal to him. As the saying goes, help in times of need, and old classmates should lend a hand. Dekwon was genuinely in urgent need of money and didn’t hesitate much. But when he saw that, Yangchen had also transferred him 50,000. He was momentarily stunned. He knew that Yangchen’s family was just average. He was about to say something when Yangchen pressed his hand on his shoulder. Don’t overthink it. I can afford this amount right now. And this is a loan to you. You must pay it back when you have the money. Tears welled up in Dekhuang’s eyes, and he even choked. Up a bit while speaking. Don’t worry, I will definitely pay this back. Yang Chen and Xian Huir exchanged a glance and laughed. In fact, they had no intention of making Dekhuang pay this money back. With the money secured, Dekhuang was preoccupied with his. Parents still in the hospital, so he barely ate a few bites before taking his leave. Yang Chen also lost his appetite and quickly. Finished a couple of bites before leaving. Upon returning home, he encountered a delivery at his door, it turned out that some goods he had ordered earlier that morning had arrived. There were many large chemical factories in Basho, so some raw materials for nutrient solutions could be delivered the same day. This delivery was a bit late, arriving only after dark. After storing the goods in, the cold storage, he returned to his mansion. The first thing he did upon getting home was to check the cultivation chamber, and he was taken aback. What had been a small embryo in the morning had now grown to the size of a mature baby. Looking at the situation, it wouldn’t be long before it grew into a living person, the future of life medicine technology is truly remarkable. That night, Yang Chen slept soundly, and the next day he got up early and headed straight to the cold storage. There, he took over a batch of raw materials, filling a truck with beef and turkey meat, and then he made his way to his family’s hamburger shop. Upon arriving at the entrance of the hamburger shop, he was taken aback. The shop wasn’t open yet but a crowd had already gathered outside. Clearly, everyone was waiting for them to open while his dad was at the nearby window selling freshly cooked food. The neighbors in the area had learned that they usually serve the first batch of marinated goods around 10 o’clock. If you were slow, you would miss out and have to wait until the afternoon. They only sold two batches a day, one around 10 in the morning and the next around 3 in the afternoon. Yang Chen parked the truck and carried the box full of meat into the shop. This time, he was surprised again. The shop was bustling with several people. Two young female students were cleaning at the front desk, while two middle-aged men and women were in the kitchen with his mom, preparing for the opening. When his mom saw him come in, she was very happy. Where have you been these past few days? You didn’t answer your phone. She scolded him, but her hands were already reaching out to take the box he was carrying. Mom, what’s going on? Yang Chen wouldn’t let his mom take the box. He carried it himself all the way to the back storage room. Then he turned around and asked his mom, hey, didn’t you say you wanted to open a branch and train more people? After you left last time, your dad, your second uncle, and I discussed this matter. We’ve just brought in a few people for training these past couple of days. In the afternoon, another group will come over, working in two shifts of eight hours. Once they become proficient, we’ll extend the operating hours of this shop to open at 6 in the morning and close at 10 at night. This way, the two. Shifts will work out perfectly, and when the branch opens, we can allocate staff between the two shops. Yang Chen was stunned by his mom’s decisiveness. Wow, their execution was absolutely impressive. What about second uncle? Yang Chen casually asked. His mom shook her head and said, he’s been hanging around the entrances of those two universities these past few days, scouting for new shop locations. He leaves early and comes back late every day, sometimes not even returning at night. I really don’t know what he’s busy with. Hearing his mom say this, Yang Chen understood. His second uncle was definitely busy collecting evidence of the Zhao family’s illegal activities. However, he didn’t dare to tell his parents about it. Well, that’s something I instructed second uncle to do. I’ve seen a lot of storefronts in those areas before. But you know, I often have to travel out of town to meet clients. So I don’t know how the foot traffic is at those shops. I just told second uncle to keep an eye on those places when he has time and see how busy the other shops are. Yangchen casually provided an excuse for his second uncle, and his mom nodded. Yes, choosing a new shop location is very important, if the foot traffic is low, that won’t be good. The two of them chatted while working, and soon after, the hamburger shop’s door opened. The crowd outside immediately surged in, and two temporary female workers were taking orders at the front. Yangchen stayed in the kitchen to help, and it was true that with more hands, the speed of serving, food picked up immediately. The lunch rush, which usually had them overwhelmed, was surprisingly manageable this time, even with more customers than before. By a little past one in the afternoon, the crowd finally thinned out. Just then, the door chimed, and a woman walked in with a man. Sister Yu Qian, you’re here. Seeing Zhang Yu Qian enter, Yang Qian immediately greeted her with a smile however, when he saw a tall, middle-aged man with an oily hairstyle and painted face following her, he couldn’t help but be taken. A back. Zhang Yuchian was 7 or 8 years older than Yang Chen, and in her early years, she was a white-collar worker in a big city. Now in her 30s, she was at the most mature age for a woman, and the intellectual beauty she exuded had a significant impact on Yang Chen. Coupled with her aloof urban beauty demeanor, she was exactly Yang Chen’s type. In fact, Yang Chen had been interested in her for a long time, but due to their different statuses and positions, he had never dared to speak up. So when he saw her, Leading such a middle-aged man into the store today, he felt quite uncomfortable. Sister Qian, what would you like? Although he wasn’t. Feeling great inside, Yang Qian didn’t show it on his face. At that moment, Zhang Yu Qian gracefully approached the bar, and even. Before she arrived, a fragrant breeze wafted over. What puzzled Yang Qian even more was that today, Zhang Yu Qian actually smiled. When she saw him. Oh, little brother, where have you been these past few days? You really are a busy person, neglecting the family. Business? Zhang Yuchian’s attempt to get close caught Yang Chen off guard. She had never treated him like this before, and although he had some feelings for her, he had only kept them hidden in his heart. But now, Zhang Yuchian seemed to be crossing some boundaries. Looking up at the middle-aged man behind Zhang Yuchian, Yang Chen’s face instantly darkened and he felt he had guessed something. Ah, ha, I’ve been busy sourcing goods lately, so I haven’t been in the store much. What does Sister Qian want to eat today? It’s on me. Oh, still caring for me, little brother? What delicious food does your family have today? As Zhang Yuchin spoke, she even reached out to touch Zhang Chen’s hand resting on the counter. At the same time, she gave him a knowing look. To be honest, Zhang Chen wasn’t foolish, he knew he was being used by her, but who could blame him when Zhang Yuchin was his dream goddess? His body stiffened, but seeing the man’s face behind Zhang Yuchin, which had turned as dark as the bottom of a pot, he realized he might have been used as a pawn. However, this time, he was willing. Hehe, today our special is the Overlord Chicken Burger, want to give it a try? What? Overlord Chicken? What a name! Zhang Yuchian said playfully to Yang Chen, who just chuckled. This is a new product developed by our family and the taste is absolutely top-notch. Alright, I’ll have one to try, but if it’s not good, I won’t pay. Don’t worry, Sister Zhang, if it’s delicious, I won’t charge you. Hehe, having a little brother is really nice. The two exchanged playful banter, which had a flirtatious undertone. Meanwhile, the middle-aged man behind them had gone from dark to red, on the verge of erupting like a volcano. Yuchien, what’s so good about this burger? How about I take you out for Japanese food? Don’t you love seafood the most? Unable to swallow his frustration, the man suddenly stepped forward and grabbed Zhang Yuchien’s arm. Unexpectedly, Zhang Yuchien shook off his hand forcefully. I just love burgers, if you want Japanese food, go by yourself. Zhang. Yu Qian’s reaction left the man feeling embarrassed, especially when he saw Yang Chen’s amused expression. The man’s face changed. Again, looking quite exasperated as he said, then give me an overlord chicken set. Sorry, that set is sold out. Yang Chen replied. Coldly. Hey. What do you mean by that? What other sets do you have? Give me one. Hmm, we still have the pork burger, do you want? One? Pork? Fine, give me one. The man felt that Yang Chen was really messing with him. Although he was furious, he thought. it over and decided to hold back. Yang Chen smiled and went to the back kitchen. He would personally make these two burgers. He took two turkey meatballs from the refrigerator, placed them on the iron plate, and pressed them into a patty. Then he took out some onions from the box and started frying them on the iron plate. At this moment, even the man who had just been furious became interested. In the little shop when he saw Yang Chen’s skilled operation through the glass partition. This little shop is quite interesting. making burgers with real ingredients, and the key point is that their burgers have broken through the traditional notions of burgers. In many ways. For example, the patties they use are made from turkey meat and pork, rather than the traditional fried chicken fillets. And beef patties. That’s intriguing. Moments later, two burger sets were served. Zhang Yuchian found a table to sit down, and the man shamelessly leaned over. Although Zhang Yuchian despised this man’s brazen behavior, she couldn’t lose her temper in someone else’s shop. Meanwhile, Yang Chin behind the bar clenched his fists, ready to rush over and give that man a good beating if he dared. To show any inappropriate behavior. Mmm. Delicious, really delicious. After taking a bite of the burger and chewing a couple of. Times, Wu Lienkai’s eyes widened in surprise. What kind of divine flavor is this? This burger is too delicious. He had studied. Abroad in the double-headed eagle country in his early years and later returned to work in his hometown of Donghai. He could say he. had tasted global cuisine, and to him, burgers were originally just a low-tier fast food. But he never expected that today, this inconspicuous little burger shop in Basho would open his eyes. The pork burger he was eating, although made with pork patties, was incredibly flavorful and juicy. He could distinctly feel the blend of meat and spices in his mouth, but what amazed him the most was the sauce used in their burgers. It was definitely different from any burger sauce he had ever tasted before, their burger sauce. was fragrant, and by the end he could even taste a hint of sweetness. That feeling suddenly reminded him of the first time he had fresh lobster in the double-headed eagle country. It was a sweet flavor he could never forget. He had ordered lobster in many places since then, but he could never taste that flavor again. Who would have thought that today, in an unknown little burger shop, he would encounter a flavor that had lingered in his memory? He wasn’t the only one shocked, Zhang Yuchian, who had been quite impatient with him, was also staring blankly at the moment. The so-called Overlord Chicken Burger was actually a double-layer chicken burger. She had previously tried Young Chen’s Turkey Burger, which was indeed good. But today, the flavor of this burger was completely different from before. How to describe this flavor? Besides being fragrant and delicious, it surprisingly evoked a sense of home for her. The taste of this burger reminded her of the meat buns her father used to steam for her every week when she was a child. Those were the best meat buns she had ever eaten, a flavor she could never forget. Ever since her father passed away, she had not eaten such delicious meat buns again. She had once tried to find that flavor in other bun shops, but after trying many places, she gave up. Because she found that no matter which shop it was, they could not make meat buns exactly like her father’s. And those meat buns had become the most delicious food in her memory. Yet today, in this burger shop, she unexpectedly tasted that flavor again. Unknowingly, she was already on the verge of tears. At that moment, Yang Chen, standing at the bar, saw the two of them across the way, silently lost in their thoughts. Inside, he was overjoyed. This magic sauce is really useful. It turns out that their burger sauce was personally mixed by his second uncle. His second uncle had said before that if they wanted to stand out in the fierce competition of Western fast food, they must have their own unique features. And the most prominent feature of burgers is clearly reflected in the sauce. Because it is the best at enhancing and seasoning flavors.so their family had put a lot of effort into the sauces beforehand, unlike other burger joints that simply used ketchup and mayonnaise. They even tried blending these two sauces together in a certain ratio, then added peanut butter, Thousand Island dressing, yellow mustard, and so on. After they mixed their sauces, it indeed made their burgers taste exceptionally unique. The reason their business had been so booming was partly due to frequent promotional events. On the other hand, it was also because of their sauces. It was precisely that secret sauce that gave their burgers a distinctive flavor, attracting a loyal fanbase. This time, he had brought back the illusion velvet sauce from another world, but he hadn’t had the chance to test it out yet today at noon. Just before Zhang Yuchian led that man in, he had just mixed the illusion velvet sauce into the original sauce bottle in a specific ratio. He had planned to conduct an experiment tonight, but unexpectedly, Zhang Yuchian and her group became the first batch of test subjects. Now it seemed that a small trial had yielded quite impressive results. The man across from him devoured his burger in just a few bites and then dashed to the bar. Hey, can I get another one? Um, sir, what kind of burger would you like? What do you have? Well, we have turkey, beef, and a chicken beef. Combo. Give me one of each. Wu Lienkai waved his hand grandly. Yangchen was momentarily stunned, after all, their burgers were already quite large. A single one was comparable to Burger King’s Whopper. If this guy ordered one of everything on the menu, that would be over a dozen burgers. Looking at this guy, he seemed to be of average build. Sir, that’s too much for just one person. He offered a kind reminder, and the man was taken aback for a moment. Um, then just give me one chicken beef combo. Wu Lian Kai regained his composure and suddenly made up his mind he wouldn’t leave for the next few days. He would stay in Bazho, not for anything else but to try every burger from this shop. Who would have thought that his trip to Bazho originally intended for flirting, would lead to such a significant discovery? This burger shop was simply a treasure. With burgers this delicious, how could he worry about the business not thriving? He wanted to stay and quietly observe for a few days, and once he gathered enough information, he would approach the shop owner to discuss a buyout. If that didn’t work out, he would negotiate for a stake. He wanted to turn this burger shop into a national chain. In this day and age, investors worldwide were looking for quality assets. Who would have thought that he would stumble upon such a gem in Bazho today? At this moment, Yang Chen had already prepared his burger. He took it without lingering and excitedly stepped out of the shop. He needed to return to the hotel and immediately gather his team to conduct due diligence on this shop. Yang Chen watched the man’s enthusiastic figure leave feeling somewhat perplexed. Goodness! He had just seen him so infatuated with Zhang Yuchin, how could he suddenly pull away now? At that moment, Zhang Yuchin quietly approached the bar. Little brother, your burgers today are so delicious, they taste different from what I had before. Hehe, tasty, right? That’s because I adjusted the sauce recipe. No wonder. By the way, Xinjia, that guy just now. Yang Chen tentatively asked, seeing that Zhang Yuchian was in a good mood. Zhang Yuchian immediately rolled her eyes. That was a former boss of mine from. When I worked in Donghai, he once pursued me, but I rejected him. I didn’t expect him to find his way here today. Zhang Yuchian was quite calm about it, and for some reason, when Yang Chen heard that she had rejected this man, he felt a sudden sense of relief. Zhang Yuchian’s eyes twinkled, and a smile crept onto her pretty face. However, you should be careful of this person. He left in high spirits, and from what I know about him, he must have some plans. Yang Chen was even more taken aback, shouldn’t it be you who should be careful? We have no ties with him, so what do we need to be cautious about? But he smiled and said, hmm, thank you for the reminder, Sister Zhang. We will be careful. I thought your family had closed the noodle shop, I felt quite sorry about it. I didn’t expect your burgers to be really good. Ha, come back later tonight for another one. Zhang Yuchian said to herself with a smile as she walked out, clearly very satisfied with the burger. Yang Chen was very pleased with the two customers who had tasted the fantasy sauce first. Turning around, he happened to see his dad and mom, each holding a burger, standing behind and enjoying their meal. When he turned his head, his mom was waving at him enthusiastically. Son, this burger is so delicious today. I made one. For you, come quickly and eat it while it’s hot. The family had just finished their meal and finally had some time to eat something. However, he remembered that his parents had complained to him many times before about being stuck at the burger shop, so they were already tired of burgers. They always wanted to order takeout when they had free time, but today, the old couple was relishing the burgers. He walked over with a smile, and his mom grabbed him. Son, quickly tell me how you made this sauce, it’s too delicious. Exactly. Even those who usually eat burgers quickly are saying today’s burgers are especially tasty. His dad chimed in with a laugh while Yangchen smiled and pulled out a large jar from behind him. The secret is in this sauce. His parents, being experienced, immediately covered the jar. Hey, son, keep it low-key. His parents were cautious, after all, in business, there are many eyes watching. If your business is doing well, others will naturally want to study you, your ingredients, costs, and even your recipes. And they now knew that their sauce was the key. So seeing their silly son so carelessly revealing the secret, they naturally, had to be on guard. Fortunately, the new hires in the shop were not in the kitchen at the moment. Two girls were sunbathing outside the shop and the kitchen helpers were also outside smoking and relaxing. Yang Chen told his parents that this was a secret sauce he had recently paid a high price to find a master to mix. After hearing this, his parents became even more focused. They concluded that the fewer people who knew about this sauce, the better. From now on, the burger sauce must be mixed by family members. And when mixing, they should avoid outsiders. Before the evening rush, Yang Chen left the shop. Since the shop had hired a few people, he no longer needed to help. Moreover, he suddenly received a call from an unknown number. As soon as he answered, it turned out to be his second uncle. Hello, where are you, second uncle? Why haven’t you been home for several days? Recognizing his second uncle’s voice, Yang Chen quickly asked. Shu, keep your voice down. Where are you now? In Bazho? Hurry and come to Haiyan village. I have a major discovery. His second uncle said deliberately in a low voice on the other end of the line. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen’s eyes lit up, alright, second uncle, send me your location, and I’ll head over right away. As he spoke, he exited the burger shop. However, when he reached his pickup truck, he thought for a moment and decided not to drive it. Instead, he went to a car rental place and rented an inconspicuous old SUV. Driving at full speed, what would normally take over an hour, he made it back to Haiyan Village in 40 minutes. However, this time, he didn’t enter the village but drove directly to a wasteland at the southern end of the village. This area had previously been farmed by villagers, but unfortunately, it was saline alkali land with low yields. Moreover, in recent years, farming was less profitable than working, so this area had long been abandoned to I. In recent years, the amount of abandoned land in the village has been increasing. Soon, he found his second uncle, dressed in full camouflage, under a dirt slope in the overgrown grass. To be honest, seeing his uncle in this outfit took him by surprise. Goodness, he was wearing a windproof camouflage suit, a ghillie hat, and had his face painted. If one didn’t look closely, it would be hard to spot a living person hiding in this grass. His uncle waved at him, and Yang Chen approached the dirt slope. His uncle was squatting on the ground, holding a tablet. Yang Chen watched as his uncle began to draw on it, taking a while to understand. It turned out this was not just a simple tablet but a control platform for a drone. From this tablet, he could see the footage captured by the drone. Goodness, he never expected his uncle to be into high technology. Noticing Yang Chen’s strange gaze, his uncle rolled his eyes. What are you staring at? I was just playing dumb before. Not really crazy. With ready-made high technology available, do you really want to go back to climbing walls for reconnaissance? Yang Chen chuckled. All right, all right, you’re impressive, okay? Hurry up and tell me what you’ve discovered. All right, let me show you. His uncle said as he moved the joystick on the controller. The screen began to move. Although Yang Chin didn’t understand much, he could tell from the controller that this thing was definitely more advanced than the ordinary drones that cost a few thousand on the market. His uncle had already launched the drone, so the camera started to rise. Soon, a bird’s-eye view appeared on the screen, right at the southeast corner where they were, at the foot of White Wolf Mountain. Suddenly, a large courtyard with a blue roof appeared on the screen, and the camera quickly flew over there, when it reached above. The roof, young Chen realized that this was actually a food processing factory. The drone just circled above the factory and Yang Chen felt like he was going to vomit. Even through the screen, he seemed to smell the foul stench from there. In the video, he saw several large pits in the courtyard of the food processing factory. These pits were likely for pickling sauerkraut, and several workers were walking barefoot in the pits. It seemed they were scooping up the sauerkraut and these workers had no sense of hygiene, nor were they wearing proper work uniforms. some had cigarettes dangling from their mouths taking a puff and directly dropping the ash into the pit after a few more puffs they even tossed the cigarette butts directly into the sauerkraut pit and then spat thick phlegm into it then these workers brazenly scooped the sauerkraut onto small carts the carts then took the sauerkraut to a nearby outdoor production line where it was chopped up and packaged into large bags on the other side what the hell seeing Those workers actually chopped the sauerkraut without washing it, then packaged it with machines, was shocking. The most critical part was. The entire production environment was horrendously filthy, the cutting and sealing machines looked like they were scavenged from, who knows where. It was unclear what era the machines were from, but they were filthy, and the conveyor belt was covered in a black, greasy substance. The sealing and packaging equipment was also disgustingly dirty. Even in the middle of winter, one could see. Flies buzzing around the production line. This scene made Young Chen feel nauseous, it was just too disgusting. Ha, can’t handle this. Little bit? Just wait, there’s worse to come. His uncle smiled slightly at Young Chen’s queasy expression, then pulled the joystick. Again. The drone moved to the factory’s backyard. This place was completely different from the previous scene. It was also a semi-open. Factory. It was already past 5 in the evening, and since it was winter, the sky in Bazho had darkened. Although it wasn’t. Completely dark, the lighting was not good.Uncle’s drone was hiding above the factory, and it seemed that the drone’s camera had infrared capabilities. So even though the lighting conditions below were poor, they could clearly see the activities inside the factory. From above. At that moment, they could see many workers below, packaging lunchboxes. One by one, the fast food boxes were fished. Out from a filthy washing pool, there were still unwashed grease stains and bubbles from the detergent on them. But the workers. Didn’t care at all, they directly pushed those boxes onto the operation table in front of them. As the lunch boxes were pushed onto the table, a group of dirty workers rushed forward. Meanwhile, the chef at the back was bringing freshly cooked dishes to the counter. As for the dishes, it went without saying that they were made from rotten meat sourced from who knows where. Some of the meat dishes even fell to the ground and the workers picked them up without a second thought, tossing them straight into the lunch boxes. Afterward, the lunch boxes were packed and sealed, then paired with a box of milk, and finally boxed up. Seeing this, Yang Chen understood, these were all nutritional meals meant for school students. This is just too unethical. Upon witnessing this scene, Yang Chen nearly exploded with rage. In recent years, as the national strength of Yen country has continuously improved, the government has been distributing some benefits to the common people. For instance, the promotion of nutritious school lunches in Recent years is a welfare initiative for the citizens. It aims to prevent children from suffering from malnutrition due to difficult family conditions that prevent them from getting adequate nutrition at home. Therefore, in recent years, the government has provided many subsidies to schools at all levels, hoping that children can eat well. Yet, even with this, some people have resorted to underhanded tactics. In recent years, he had seen many news reports about people tampering with this aspect. He never expected to witness it with his own eyes today. Yangchen had only been in society for a few years, he was still a passionate young man, and seeing such a scene naturally made him furious. When he recalled the foul-smelling pickled vegetable pit from before, he shuddered even. More. Damn, those pickled vegetables, they can’t possibly be for the kids, right? Huh, not at all, those are for a certain. Company’s instant noodles. Uncle replied with a smile. Yangchen was taken aback, then quickly reacted. Uncle, is this factory? That’s right, it’s the Zhao family’s business. I secretly inquired about the Zhao family with the villagers before. A few people I have a good relationship with told me that the Zhao family opened a food processing factory, but it was shrouded in mystery. They never recruited locals, the workers they hired were all from outside, so the villagers were very resentful towards them. Once uncle said this, young Chen instantly understood. With a factory like this, would they dare to recruit locals? If the villagers found out, wouldn’t they smash the factory? Which school is this meal delivery for? Which else could it be? It’s for the experimental primary and secondary school in town. Uncle said this with a tone of resentment. It turned out that their village also had its own primary school, but later, as the young people all went to the city to work and settle down, the village’s primary school was closed down. Later, when the authorities assessed the situation of school-age children, they concentrated the children from several nearby villages into the town’s experimental school. That school was a comprehensive institution combining primary and secondary education. With thousands of students. Just thinking that the Zhao family was sending their filthy lunchboxes to be eaten by the children. Made Yang Chen’s scalp tingle with anger. And recalling that foul-smelling old pickled vegetable pit he gritted his teeth in hatred. But soon, a look of joy appeared on his face. Uncle, this is a great opportunity to deal with them. Well, what you thought. Of, I had already considered. These past few days, I quietly conducted some undercover visits to their factory. I even secretly filmed quite a few videos. Hearing his uncle say this, Yang Chen was instantly stunned. Turning to look at his uncle, he realized that the old man was indeed bold and skilled. They didn’t recognize you? He he, they wanted to, but I’m not stupid. Do you think? I don’t know about online shopping? As his uncle spoke, he pulled out several silicone masks from the backpack at his waist. Seeing these silicone masks, Yong -Chun understood his uncle had actually used disguise techniques. Looking at those silicone masks, each one was crafted with exquisite workmanship clearly not cheap goods. However, weren’t these things already banned from sale? The reason was simple, they were too lifelike and ordinary people had no ability to discern them. In the first few years after these silicone masks were created, the number of thefts and robberies around the world surged rapidly. Many countries then banned the sale of such highly realistic silicone masks. unexpectedly, his uncle could still get his hands on them, it seemed he had been planning this for quite some time. At this moment, Yang Chen looked at his uncle with admiration. However, his uncle’s next words felt like a bucket of cold water poured over him. But from the previous encounters, I’ve also learned that bringing down the Zhao family is not that simple. The Zhao family is very cunning. For example, the legal representative of this food processing factory is not a Zhao family member. Instead, they found a scapegoat from somewhere. Hearing this, Yang Chen felt a bit dejected, so this was. All for nothing? By the way, the project liaison must be reliable, right? How could their scapegoat possibly handle the school’s catering orders? His uncle listened and shook his head with a bitter smile. Everyone knows this is definitely a business of. Connections, but the problem is, it’s hard to investigate. If they can remain hidden in this factory, then when bidding for this. Project, they will surely also be operating behind the scenes. Yang Chen nodded in agreement. Indeed, the Zhao family must have received guidance from someone skilled, they wouldn’t easily show themselves in such a business. So what should we do? Let’s post these videos online and expose them. Yangchen said angrily, and his uncle nodded in agreement, this approach isn’t out of the question. But I’m afraid we can’t just injure them lightly, it might instead raise their vigilance. While the two were talking, a light suddenly appeared in the distance, startling them, and they quickly crouched down. The sound of a car engine passed over their heads. and they stood up, finally breathing a sigh of relief. The car was heading towards the factory and soon entered through the back door. At this moment, his uncle quickly controlled the drone, which flew to the factory’s backyard. On the screen, they could clearly see several big men getting out of a pickup truck. They opened the back compartment and pulled down a hooded person. After dragging the person down, they began to punch and kick him. During the beating, the hood on the person’s head was knocked off. When Yangshin saw the person’s face, he was instantly shaken. Because he recognized this person, it was Pan Depeng, the brother of his. Classmate Pan Dekhuang, whom he had met that morning. Speaking of this guy, they had known each other since they were young, as he was. Considered their senior. They all attended the same school, but he was a few years ahead of them. Moreover, it was said that Pan Depeng had very good grades, but suddenly dropped out in high school. It was rumored that due to financial difficulties, the family couldn’t afford to send two children to high school and college, so he chose to drop out and work to support his younger brothers. Education This morning during lunch, Pande Chuang mentioned his brother to them. He said that his brother had suddenly gone missing. Recently, which made their mother anxious and led to a stroke that put her in the hospital. He had reported it to the police, but. There had been no response from them. Who would have thought he would be spotted here by Yang Chen? However, at this moment, this. Guy looked terrible, beaten to a pulp with a bruised face and blood coming from his mouth and nose. Just then, another car drove. Into the yard, and a person got out. Yang Chen and the others focused their eyes. The person was Zhao Gao who was now walking with. A crab-like gait swaying as he approached Pandepang, who was lying on the ground. Zhao, you’ve broken the rules this time. How? Do you plan to resolve this? Zhao Gao contemptuously kicked Pandepang who immediately got up and knelt in front of him. Brother. Zhao, I was careless this time. Please forgive me and give me some time to gather the funds. Damn you. Upon hearing this, Zhao Gao kicked Pandepang back to the ground. Give you time? Do you know how much you cost us this time? The venue was speculated. On, and we lost over 3 million in total. According to our venue agreement, this means you owe me three times that amount. You. Need to pay me 10 million. How are you going to pay that? Even if I give you time, you won’t be able to come up with that much. Money. Zhao Gao’s voice suddenly rose by 8 degrees. At this moment, the drone controlled by Yang Chen and his uncle was hovering. Several dozen meters above them in the night sky, clearly picking up the sounds below. This was where the drone’s capabilities. Shown. Yang Chen and his uncle could see on the screen that Pandepeng was now silent on the ground. Clearly, he knew Zhao Gao was. Right, he couldn’t repay this debt. The two were even more curious about what Pandepeng had done to owe the Zhao family so much money. Don’t say I didn’t give you a chance. I’m giving you two options now. One is that you help me with something. If you succeed, our debt will be wiped clean. Upon hearing Zhao Gao say this, Pandepeng suddenly sat up, his eyes lighting up. Seeing him like this. Zhao Gao smiled and pulled out a few photos from his pocket. Yang Chen and his uncle immediately zoomed in the drone’s camera. Just in time to see those photos. After getting a clear look, both of them felt a chill run down their spines. Because those were. Exactly photos of their family and they had no idea where Zhao Gao had gotten them. Zhao Gao tossed the photos onto Pande Pang and. Then leaned down to whisper to him. Pande Pang looked at those photos, his face turning pale, and he began to tremble all over. He. Didn’t rush to answer, and Zhao Gao stood up with a cold smile. If you don’t want to do it, that’s fine. I can give you a second. Option. The second option is that we will find some patients who will need some of your organs. Like kidneys, lungs, liver, retinas, etc. We will make full use of all your organs. Zhao Gao said this with a smile on his face. Yang Chen and his uncle, watching. Through the screen, felt a chill at his smile. This guy was simply a demon. The two of them were trembling in fear even from behind. The screen, let alone Pandey Pang, who was sitting across from Zhao Gao. At this moment, he had no reaction at all, and it was unclear if he was scared silly. Seeing that he hadn’t moved for a long time, one of Zhao Gao’s lackeys wanted to go over and kick him again. But Zhao Gao pulled him back, alright, give him some time to think it over. After he said this, the lackey got up and dragged Pandey Pang from the ground, pulling him to a car shed against the wall at the back. Then, as if tying up a dog, he secured him. To the iron railing of the shed there Zhao Gao didn’t say much, turned around, got into the car, and drove out of the small courtyard. the few thugs then swaggered into the small room ahead leaving only pan depping alone dazed in the cold and damp little shed what should we do uncle air put down the remote control in his hand and asked yang chen yang chen thought for a moment how about this uncle air you go into the car and use the drone to monitor the situation over there at any time i’ll go over to rescue the person and we’ll set our phones to call mode if anything unexpected happens you can alert me at any time after listening to Yang Chen’s suggestion, Uncle Air pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement. After witnessing the earlier scene, they all knew that Pan Depong might be the key figure to bring down the Zhao family. Moreover, Zhao Gao had likely already discovered their whereabouts, so they had to strike against the Zhao family before they took action. Yang Chen took Uncle Air to his pickup truck and the two dialed the phone. This method of communication made Yang Chen feel very inconvenient, it seemed he really needed to get to walkie -talkies next time. He crouched down and ran towards the dilapidated factory. In just 10 minutes, he arrived at the outer wall of the courtyard. He climbed up the wall and took a peek inside. The factory’s backyard was separated from the production workshop. In front by a row of boardhouses, the thugs from the Zhao family were currently gathered in the boardhouse ahead. Even from a distance, he could hear the sounds of drinking and gambling coming from inside. Yuan, move faster, this is the perfect time, there. Drinking and playing cards in the boardhouse. Uncle Air’s voice came through the wireless earpiece, and at that moment, he actually saw Uncle Air’s drone flying past the eaves near the large window of the boardhouse. He couldn’t help but chuckle to himself, no. Wonder countries around the world are investing heavily in drones, this thing is incredibly useful. With this, it was like the player had an eye in the sky over the map. Just as he was about to climb over the wall, Uncle Air’s alert tone came through the earpiece. Again. Yuan, be careful, there are dogs in the yard. Upon hearing this, Yangchen was startled, fortunately, he hadn’t climbed over the wall yet. He slowly retracted his raised leg and looked into the yard. Sure enough, right next to the door of the row of board houses, there was a doghouse. At that moment, the dog that had been lying in the doghouse seemed to have heard something and was poking its head out. The dog crawled out of the doghouse, looked around a few times, and then surprisingly walked towards the wall where Yangchen was crouching. Yangchen quickly shrank back and took out his phone, although he couldn’t see the situation in. The yard, Uncle Air could transmit the footage captured by the drone to his phone through a certain app. He knew that dogs had very sensitive noses. So, he left the wall and hid in the grass about 10 meters away. Sure enough, the dog came all the way to the wall. He had just climbed over and started barking wildly at it. It was clearly sniffing the scent of a stranger, and the barking also drew out a few thugs from the house. However, the bald man who came out shone a flashlight at the wall but found nothing. Frustrated. He yelled at the dog, Saihu, why the hell are you barking? At that moment, he could also hear his companions shouting from inside. Ermao, tell Saihu to stop barking and come back quickly, we’re about to start the game. Yeah, don’t think you can slip away with this opportunity. Exactly, exactly. The bald man glanced at the board house and then kicked the dog in front of him. Shut the hell up or I’ll kill you and eat you tonight. Clearly, he had lost a lot of money playing cards earlier and his mood was not good. The dog whimpered a few times, tucked its tail, and walked back to the doghouse, while the bald man urinated at the wall base before returning to the house, before long, the sounds of drinking, playing dice, and card games echoed through the room. Again. At this moment, Yang Chin had once again made his way back to the wall, but this time, he had a crossbow in his hand. The. Dog, Sai Hu, which had been lying in its doghouse, seemed to have heard something. It suddenly stood up, its upper body just poking. Out of the doghouse, when a flash of white light appeared. Poor dog didn’t even have time to let out a cry before it was pierced. Through the neck by a crossbow bolt collapsing back into the doghouse. Yang Chen confirmed that there was no longer any danger in. The yard and flipped over into the courtyard. He quickly approached Pan Depong who was huddled on the ground. Yang Chen shook him. Awake then made a gesture for silence pulling out the tiger pliers he had brought with him and in just a few quick moves, he severed. The iron chains binding him. Fortunately, the chains were not very thick. The tiger pliers he usually carried in his vehicle were sufficient for the task. After cutting the chains, Yang Chin led Pan Deping back along the path they came, climbing up to the wall, and then jogging back to his own vehicle. His uncle, who had been waiting for a long time, also retracted the drone. He started. The engine, ignited it, shifted gears, and with a stomp on the gas, the car wobbled and disappeared into the night. In a small farmhouse at the junction of the Bazho development zone in the Chuan Yin district, Pan Deping was wolfing down the instant noodles. that Yang Chen had just cooked for him. This small courtyard had been rented by his uncle a couple of days ago, specifically for the investigation and evidence collection in Haiyan village. Haiyan village belonged to the Chuan Yun district, separated from Bajo’s development zone by just a mountain, which was Chuan Yun mountain. Both districts were under the jurisdiction of Baz Ho, but the development zone was a new area, while Chuan Yun district was a poor rural suburb. It had been over an hour since they rescued Pan. Depeng, earlier, his uncle had treated his wounds and found him some new clothes. Yang Chen fought for a moment and ultimately decided to call Pan Depeng. After all, Pan Depeng was his biological brother and he had been missing for many days, causing the Pan family to be extremely anxious. Just as Pan Depeng set down his bowl of noodles, Pan Depeng arrived. Seeing his brother, Pan Depeng’s eyes instantly turned red and Pan Depeng rushed over to hug him tightly. Brother, where have you been these past few days? Mom and I have been worried sick, do you know that? Seeing the usually aloof Pandekwon show such genuine emotion, Yongchan could guess that the two brothers had a very close relationship. Upon seeing his haggard younger brother and hearing him mention that their mother had been hospitalized due to a stroke from worrying about his disappearance, Pandepeng’s eyes also turned red. At this moment, he finally let go of his wariness towards Yongchan and his uncle, sharing his recent experiences and the information they wanted to know. It turned out that during high school, their father had been injured while working on a construction site, and since then, he could no longer do heavy labor. The family could only rely on their mother’s farming for a bit of income, so Pan Depeng dropped out of school to work. He left the opportunity to attend high school and change his life’s fate to his younger brother. At that time, he was still young and unable to do much physical work, and lacking social experience, he had been deceived quite a bit. Later, by chance, he got involved with the Zhao family and started mingling in society. Initially, he worked at the Zhao family’s sand business but when they stopped that line of work he became a thug for them. In recent years, he had gained some strength and started to take a few people out to work independently. However, nominally independent, he was still dependent on the Zhao family’s organization. For instance, the job he recently took was to guard the Zhao family’s d-venue. The Zhao family was well known in the surrounding villages for their gatherings, which was no secret. In recent years, with large-scale urban redevelopment and demolitions, many nouveau riche had suddenly appeared. There were also many who had become wealthy due to being small contractors or bosses. These people liked to gamble whenever they had the chance, however, due to the country’s severe crackdown on such activities, finding a safe and hidden D venue became a source of anxiety for them. At this time, the Zhao family emerged, they often set up underground D venues in the nearby villages and invited various people to come and play inside. Pan Depang was responsible for the outer. Security of these underground D venues, His so-called job of watching over the venue was not about ensuring the safety inside but rather monitoring the movements outside. Once he spotted anyone suspicious approaching, he would immediately signal the players inside to evacuate quickly. When they took on such jobs, they would usually sign a contract with the organizer of the gathering, like Zhao Gao, which stipulated that they would be liable for compensation in case of any incidents, even up to three times the amount. If they managed to get through the night safely, they could earn tens of thousands, even up to 300,000 in security. fees. However, if law enforcement personnel quietly infiltrated and they failed to notice in time, leading to the venue being raided, they would have to cover the venue’s losses and potentially pay three times the amount. This time, Pandepong was quite unfortunate he had signed a contracting agreement. However, he and a few lookout brothers never expected that the law enforcement personnel would not take the main road by car but instead walk through the fields. By the time they saw the law enforcement personnel, they were already at the entrance of the D venue. Naturally, all the players inside were arrested, and the gambling funds were confiscated. He had initially planned to flee, but yesterday he was caught again by Zhao Gao, leading to the scene that Yang Chen and the others witnessed. Hey, big brother, how could you be so foolish? After hearing Pan Depeng’s ordeal, Pan Dekhuang couldn’t help but scold his brother. But Pan Depeng could only smile bitterly and shake his head, what can I do? You know our dad’s illness requires a lot of money for hospitalization, and our mom’s health isn’t good either. You failed in your business down south and, there are expenses everywhere. What can I do? After hearing this, Pan Dekhuang could no longer hold back and buried his head in his hands, sobbing. The recent series of events had completely worn away the pride he once had as a favored child of heaven. Yang Chen sighed and patted his shoulder. He turned to Pan Dekhuang and asked, by the way, earlier in the yard, what did Zhao Gao say to you when? He gave you that stack of photos? At this moment, Pan Dekhuang took a cigarette from his second uncle and looked at Yang Chen with a half smile he told me that your yang family is his enemy and recently he heard that you are in basho he is also sending people to search for your whereabouts if he finds you he wants me to take out your whole family if i agree then the 10 million i owe him will be wiped clean yang chen’s heart sank upon hearing this but he also felt a huge weight lift off his shoulders the tension was that his guess was correct zhao gao indeed wanted pan depping to eliminate his entire family fortunately this guy hadn’t managed to discover their whereabouts yet Actually, I’ve heard about your family long ago. I didn’t pay much attention to it at first, but later that bald guy Wu gang mentioned it accidentally. He said that the cattle from your second uncle’s family were stolen overnight by Zhao family’s second son and they even set a fire before leaving, but he was just drunk and blurted it out, someone stopped him before he could say more. At that time, I didn’t think much of it, but later when your second uncle burned Zhao Xiangshan’s car, I guess that maybe your second uncle already knew. Now it seems I was right. Clearly, the enmity. Between the Zhao family and their Yang family was not a secret among Zhao Gao’s henchmen. At this moment, they finally confirmed. The previous speculation of the second uncle through Pan Dipeng’s words, IT was indeed the Zhao family who had their hands in this. Alright, since everything is clear now, we need to plan carefully because we have a common enemy. You all know about the conflict. Between us and the Zhao family. And you know so many of their secrets. If you run away now, I don’t think they will let you off. Yang Chen said with a smile to Pan Depeng while the faces of the Pan brothers darkened at that moment. Second brother, where are our parents living? Pan Depeng suddenly thought of something and turned to ask De Chuang. Don’t worry, I’ve settled mom and dad in a safe place, they definitely won’t find them. Hearing De Chuang say this, Pan Depeng felt relieved. At that moment, he turned to look at Yang Chen and his nephew. I know what you want to know. That’s right, every good thing from the Zhao family has been tyrannizing the village for years. The crimes committed in Haiyan village are so numerous that they can hardly be counted, they’ve done all sorts of bad things. They secretly run D venues and operate illegal food factories, relying on a group of thugs to bully the market. What you know is just. Child’s play, their real income comes from smuggling. Since he had already laid it all out, Pan Depping spilled everything he knew like pouring. Beans from a bamboo tube. What? They are also involved in smuggling? Upon hearing this news, Yang Chan and his nephew were taken aback. They. Knew the Zhao family had many shady businesses but they never expected they would dare to venture into this field. This is a deadly business. If the amounts are huge, it could cost someone their head in an instant. That’s right, it’s smuggling. The Zhao family, in our Haiyan village. On the surface, Zhao Gao is the father and Zhao Shang Yun runs a large breeding farm and slaughterhouse. His several sons are responsible for collecting pigs, cattle, chickens, and sheep from the surrounding areas while also threatening the locals to slaughter at their slaughterhouse. They call it for environmental health but everyone understands the truth. But this is just their surface business when the real estate business was booming. They illegally mined river sand and monopolized the earthwork business at major construction sites in Xuan Yun district. Later, they also acted as contractors but due to the recent downturn in real estate, they haven’t been doing much of that business. However, in the past two years, they have started underground de-venues and illegal food processing workshops. But these places are all run. By their agents, they remain hidden in the background to make money. Trying to take them down through this is probably very difficult. Hearing Pan Depping say this, Yangchen couldn’t help but sigh, the Zhao family was indeed cunning. But thinking about it, how could they have built such a large business without being clever? In this day and age, without some social experience and guts, how could one become a local tyrant? So, if we want to take them down, we need to start with their smuggling business. But the problem is, only the core members of their family can participate in their smuggling operations. I’ve only heard about it, I don’t really know how it works or what projects are involved. Pan Deping shared all the information he knew, and Yang Chen’s brows furrowed into a frown. But soon, Pan Deping slapped his forehead. Hey, I almost forgot this. Important information, I heard about their routes into the port. They mainly operate around Kaijong village, and a lot of goods are stored in the mountains. But specifically, I don’t know where they are stored. Yang Chen and Ichuan were left puzzled, but the second uncle, after hearing this, slapped his thigh. I know. It must be stored in the air raid shelter over at Erlong Mountain. It turned out that the second uncle had heard about this smuggling business during his own business dealings back in the day. The Chuan Yun mountain range runs from north to south along the eastern side of Haishi province. Hainan village is located at the western foothills of Chuan Yun mountain and to the east. Crossing a narrow pass, one reaches the eastern foothills, which are adjacent to the Yan Sea. At the foot of these mountains, there are many small fishing villages, all under the jurisdiction of Bazho. Kaijong village is a small village at the mouth of a jade-green river that flows down from Chuanyun mountain. Due to its advantageous geographical location, this place is not only a well-known fishing port but also a haven for underground smuggling. Many goods from the Bangwa, Wogu, Luocha, and various South Asian countries, even from the double-headed eagle region, come ashore here and circulate within Haishi province. Yangchen clearly remembers that many smuggled cars from his childhood came ashore here before being distributed throughout the province. There have been multiple investigations and crackdowns on this area in the past. It was only in recent years that the Z smuggling business here became much more low-key. He originally thought it was because the people’s living standards had improved, causing it to fade away. Little did he know it had gone underground, and he never expected that the Zhao family had also inserted themselves into this business. In the Erlang Mountain area, there were originally many abandoned air raid shelters, which had been left to rot for years. In recent years, I heard that someone rented them out as warehouses, but I didn’t think much of it at the time. However, earlier this year, when I was in Guajia village preparing a grand banquet for the old Gua family, I heard them say, their son-in-law is the one managing the warehouse for the Zhao family, and it was said quite secretly, with a high salary. At that time, I thought the old folks were just boasting. Now that I think about it, their son-in-law must be the one guarding the entrance of this smuggling warehouse. No wonder he earns so much. Uncle’s deduction flowed out smoothly, leaving Yang Chan and Pan Dekhuang stunned. Uncle’s reasoning seemed too hasty. At that moment, Uncle noticed their surprised expressions and chuckled, scratching his head. Mainly, that groom at the wedding was just too ugly. Nearly two meters tall, looking like Shubeiji. Not to mention fierce-looking, he had two long scars on his head, while the bride beside him was truly a beauty. I felt like it was a fresh flower stuck in kowdung, and I also knew that the old couple from the Gua family were notoriously stingy. If that new son-in-law didn’t have money, they definitely wouldn’t agree to let their daughter marry him. Not to mention he looked like that. Just think, with that bear-like appearance, how could he marry a beautiful girl and have money? He must be involved in some shady business. Uncle’s words made Yang Chen and the others feel there was indeed some truth to it. Now that you mention it, I remember hearing someone say that Zhao Gao had a tiger general by his side. He was. particularly strong, seemed to be named Chaoyun and helped them seize quite a few sand mines when they were in the river sand business years ago. That guy looked just like Uncle described, nearly two meters tall, with a pig-like face and had two scars on his head from fighting over territory. But after the Zhao family stopped doing earthworks and construction business he rarely showed up. Hearing you say this, Uncle, he must have gone to help the Zhao family manage their smuggling business. With Pan Dipeng’s words, Uncle’s speculation was completely confirmed. Having figured out the Zhao family’s business network, everyone began to plan. How to deal with them. For this matter, I think we should split into two groups. Hmm. How do we split into two groups? Everyone’s gaze shifted to Yang Chen, who smiled lightly. We should first target his food. Factory and underground drug den, then closely monitor his smuggling routes. Yang Chen explained his thoughts to the group that morning, Zhao Shinyun left his home and headed straight for his cattle farm. The day. Before, he had received a call from a friend in another province asking if he had any cattle for sale. Naturally, he agreed without hesitation as his farm currently housed nearly 2,000 head of cattle. Recently, feed prices had skyrocketed. Although beef prices were also rising, the costs for farmers were simply too high. He was struggling to cope and due to the poor economic environment in recent years, many farmers had withdrawn from the business. This had resulted in many calves on his farm being unsellable, forcing him to keep them. After raising them for over a year, he felt overwhelmed, unable to sustain them any longer. Cattle that were supposed to be sold after a year were now nearing a year and a half in his care. Their weight wasn’t increasing, but their feed consumption was substantial. The most critical issue was that the older the cattle got, the less palatable the meat became. During this time, he had been unable to eat or sleep well due to this concern. So when he heard someone wanted to buy cattle, Zhao Shangyun was overjoyed. He drove straight to. The farm early in the morning, but halfway there, he received a call from the farm manager. Mr. Zhao, you need to hurry over, something big has happened. Ha? What’s going on? Zhao Shang Yun was taken aback for a moment before immediately asking. Our cattle seem to have eaten something bad, many of them are starting to have diarrhea. What? Did you feed them something they shouldn’t have eaten? Have you called a veterinarian? Zhao Shang Yun, who had been driving leisurely, began to sweat profusely upon hearing this. As a seasoned cattle farmer with over a decade of experience, he knew all too well what it meant for the herd to be collectively suffering from diarrhea. It was highly likely they had contracted some infectious disease and if not treated promptly, they could be in serious trouble. Moreover, this disease was highly contagious, if things went poorly, all of his 2,000 cattle could be wiped out in just a few days. At the current market price, an adult cow was worth around 15,000 yuan. With over 2,000 cattle on his farm, that would amount to over 30 million. If they all died, he would face a massive loss. Thinking of this, Zhao Shangyun immediately pressed the accelerator, wishing he could drive the gas pedal straight into the fuel tank. Ten minutes later, Zhao Shangyun finally arrived at the breeding farm at the foot of Funyeo Mountain. As soon as he drove into the farm, the sweating manager rushed over to open the car door. Mr. Zhao, you need to see this. The situation over there is very bad. What the hell did you do? Zhao. Shangyun cursed as he jumped out of the car and ran straight toward the cattle shed. Before he even got close, he could already smell a terrible stench. Unlike the usual smell of cow dung he was accustomed to, this odor was clearly the result of animals eating something wrong and having diarrhea. Upon entering the cattle shed, Zhao Shang Yun’s heart sank. In the entire shed, dozens of cattle were sprawled on the ground, most of them lying awkwardly. Some were even vomiting and having diarrhea. Seeing this scene, Zhao Shang Yun felt a chill run down his spine. If these dozens of cattle died, he would lose over a million. The most terrifying part was that if this was an infectious disease, none of the over 2,000 cattle on his farm would escape. Not to mention, his farm had more than just these cattle, there were over 300 sheep in the adjacent shed and more than 500 pigs on the other side. Altogether, his farm’s assets were worth at least 30 million. If they all got infected, that money would be down the drain. To make matters worse, he had also scheduled a meeting with a client today. This client was reportedly a major customer who had come all the way from the south to inspect the business. According to the friend who had introduced them, if the client was satisfied today, then he didn’t have to worry about selling the thousands of cows in his ranch, in fact, they could even establish a long-term cooperation agreement in the future. But who would have thought that at this critical moment, the ranch would run into trouble? Looking at the listless cows all over the ground, Zhao Shangyun’s eyes were about to pop out of their sockets. He grabbed the collar of manager Huang from the ranch, beside him and shouted, what the hell is going on here? Manager Huang had been working at the Zhao family’s ranch for three or four years and had a background in veterinary medicine. He had always managed the ranch well, but now faced with such an unexpected situation, he was completely at a loss. Zhao, I. I don’t know. Our cattle farm has always operated very normally. The feed is specially prepared. Every day. The barns are also disinfected daily, including the water source. I really don’t know why this is happening. Manager Huang’s voice was already tinged with a hint of tears. He had been working. with the Zhao family for so many years and knew very well what kind of family they were. Seeing manager Huang like this Zhao Shang Yun realized that this matter definitely had nothing to do with him and being anxious at this moment was useless. He could only let go of his collar and shouted quickly take people to check the other barns. Manager Huang, in a panic, hurriedly took people to inspect the other barns. Zhao Shang Yun quickly walked into the monitoring room of the cattle farm. In recent years they had made quite a bit of money from various businesses. Therefore, the equipment at the cattle farm had also been upgraded. For instance, to prevent accidents, they had installed monitors in each barn. At this moment, he held the walkie-talkie, looking at the monitor, while manager Huang and the others checked. Each barn one by one. However, as manager Huang and the others passed by several barns, Zhao Xiangyun’s expression grew increasingly grim, to the point where he looked like he could wring water out of his face. Because after observing all this, the situation he feared the most had indeed occurred, the cows in these barns. Most of them looked lethargic and some had even started to bloat, with many lying on the ground unable to get up. Seeing this scene, Zhao Shang Yun felt like smashing the monitor screen in front of him. It’s over, it’s all over. Just then, a voice came through the walkie-talkie from the security guard, saying that a vehicle with an out-of-province license plate had entered the yard. It was the out-of-town merchant Zhao Shang Yun had previously arranged for. Upon hearing this, Zhao Shang Yun really wanted to slap himself. How could he forget to tell the security not to let anyone in today? If the out-of-town merchant saw this scene now, what would he do? But at this moment, it was too late to say anything. He quickly adjusted his suit and walked out of the monitoring room. As he arrived at the office area at the entrance of the cattle farm, he saw a luxury car with an out-of-province license plate parked in front of the office building. A middle -aged man of medium build with fair skin got out of the car. He had medium-length hair and looked cultured. However, his skin was a bit too pale, clearly someone who had. spent years in an office. When the man saw Zhao Shang-Yun approaching, he immediately smiled and came forward. You must be Mr. Zhao? I’m Zhang Chang’an. Ah, hello, Mr. Zhang. Zhao Shang-Yun quickly stepped forward and shook hands with the merchant, exchanging pleasantries. This Mr. Zhang was introduced to him by a friend in the business world and it was said that he was in the catering business around the Kapatul. He owned a large restaurant chain and was currently planning to expand nationwide, looking for a stable supply chain. Originally, Zhao Shang-Yun was very confident about securing this business deal. But now. Hiss. After exchanging a few pleasantries and introducing themselves just as Zhao Shang-Yun was about to invite Mr. Zhang to sit in the office, Zhang Chang ‘an suddenly twitched his nose after. Taking just a couple of steps. Mr. Zhao, the smell in your cattle farm is not quite right. Ah, ha ha, may I ask how it’s not right, Mr. Zhang? Zhao Shang-Yun could only awkwardly laugh a couple of times too. Mask his panic and asked. At that moment, Zhang Yun looked at Zhao Shang Yun with a half-smiling, half-serious expression and said, Mr. Zhao, to be honest, I started my career raising cattle many years ago, but I really focused on the area around Beijing before I began my hot pot chain. So, when it comes to the quality of cattle, I can tell just by looking, and once I’m at the cattle farm, I can smell it and know about 7 or 8 things. Upon hearing this, Zhao Shang Yun’s heart sank, this was bad, he had run into an expert. As a boss who started from being a cattle herder, he knew very well that what mister. Zhang said was true. For an expert in cattle raising, the quality of the cattle could indeed be discerned just by the smell at the farm. Those who have raised cattle know that the smell is quite strong. Especially the cow dung, which truly stinks for miles. Moreover, cows love to fart, and their farts contain a lot of methane. So, an experienced farmer can usually tell the health of the cattle just by their nose. A well-managed cattle farm has a very strong smell, while a poorly managed one also has a strong odor, but the two types of smells are completely different. At this moment, Mr. Zhang had just arrived at. The cattle farm and had already caught a whiff of the situation with just a couple of sniffs. This made Zhao Shang Yun feel particularly embarrassed. Just then, Manager Huang came running over, drenched in. Sweat, shouting, Mr. Zhao, it’s bad, it’s bad. You need to come and take a look. At this moment, Zhao Shang Yun wished he could slap Manager Huang, but when he saw him running over, gasping for breath, with his hair sticking to his forehead, Zhao Shang Yun knew that the situation he feared most might have happened. Mr. Zhao, um. Manager Huang reached him and then noticed there was an outsider next to Mr. Zhao. Zhao Shangyun didn’t have time to worry about that, what’s going on? Manager Huang was quick on his feet and leaned in to whisper in his ear. Meanwhile, Zhao Shangyun’s face grew darker. It turned out. Manager Huang told him that the situation was very bad, indeed, what he feared had come true. Now, out of more than 2,000 cattle at the farm, most had already shown signs of diarrhea, and the other. Conditions were not optimistic either. Moreover, in the first few barns, some cattle had already started to die. Although they weren’t cold yet, they had no heartbeat and weren’t breathing. Hearing this, Zhao. Shang Yun felt a whirlwind of emotions. At that moment, Mr. Zhang suddenly asked with a smile, Mr. Zhao, could it be that something happened at the farm? If you don’t mind, I can help take a look. After all, I raised cattle for over 10 years back in the day, so I’m somewhat of a veterinarian. Mr. Zhang said with a smile, and at this point, Zhao Shang Yun was feeling a bit desperate. After all, this virus was both fierce and fast, and he trusted manager Huang immensely. Not only did he have rich management experience, but he also had a background in veterinary medicine. If even he was at a loss, then why not let Mr. Zhang give it a try? After all, a boss from a big city might have seen and learned a lot. If he had any good methods or could offer some good advice, it would help reduce losses. After all, each cow costs over 10,000. He couldn’t just watch as assets worth millions went down the drain. Soon, Zhao Shang Yun brought Mr. Zhang to the barn, where several caretakers and a few other veterinarians were present. Everyone looked helpless, and in this barn, more than 10 cows had already passed away. The stench in the barn was overwhelming, but at that moment, no one could care about that. To be honest, as soon as Mr. Zhang entered the barn, he didn’t seem out of place at all, skillfully walking up to the sick cows, he examined their droppings and looked into their mouths. In any case, he appeared to be quite knowledgeable, and soon stood up. At this moment, Zhao Shangyun immediately approached Boss Zhang, his face full of anticipation as he asked, So, how is it, Boss Zhang? Did you find out what the problem is? Boss Zhang scratched his head first, then, with a serious expression, said to Zhao Shangyun, Zhao, this situation is quite dire. The symptoms of your cows resemble the new norovirus that has been spreading. In farms over in Europa recently. What? Norovirus? Zhao Shangyun and manager Huang exchanged glances in surprise. Soon, someone pulled out their phone to look up the term. Sure enough, they quickly found relevant entries, it was a condition that had recently erupted in many farms in Europa. It was highly contagious, affecting not just cows and sheep but also pigs and ducks, resulting in severe vomiting and diarrhea. Before long, the animals would be dead, and currently, there were no effective treatments available. Many foreign veterinary medicine companies were racing to develop targeted medications. Seeing this, Zhao Shangyun’s heart sank completely. He turned to Zhang Chang’an and said, Boss Zhang, you’ve seen the situation at my farm. I can only apologize, this time, our cooperation is hopeless. But to his surprise, Zheng Chang’an smiled slightly, a smile that seemed particularly strange. Seeing his smile, Zhao Shang’yun’s heart skipped a beat. Could this person be a schemer? After a moment of thought, he quickly figured it out. Hey, Zhao, you shouldn’t say that, we still have plenty of opportunities for cooperation. Indeed, Zheng Chang’an’s words confirmed Zhao Shang’yun’s suspicions. He cursed inwardly, this dog of a businessman. It seemed he needed to remember the name of his chain store, he would definitely not patronize it in the future. Boss Zhang, I understand your meaning, please give me a price. Zhao Shang Yun. Asked, tentatively. Zhang Chang’an then smiled in a peculiar way, Zhao, we prominent figures don’t speak in riddles. You know how your cows died. If this gets out, the higher-ups will definitely send people over to disinfect. It’s not as simple as just burying them deep, they need to be burned completely. And right now, there are very few people willing to take on your goods. takes over and gets caught, the losses won’t just be financial, they could also be charged with other crimes. I’m stepping forward not to take advantage of you, but sincerely wanting to be your friend. Especially for old Hu’s sake. Although he knew the other party was not wrong, Zhao Shang Yun felt particularly uncomfortable. Damn it, he just wanted to pressure the price and take advantage. And here he was, pretending to be a friend while acting like a backstabber. People like you are exactly what that phrase describes. However, despite cursing inwardly, Zhao Shang Yun maintained a smiling facade. Of course, We really have to thank you, Boss Zhang, for your willingness to lend a hand. Alright, I won’t beat around the bush. For your cows, I’m willing to offer a thousand each. What? A thousand each? I can’t. Zhao Shang Yun felt insulted, nearly jumping up to punch Boss Zhang. Fortunately, at that moment, Manager Huang beside him grabbed him and covered his mouth. At this point, having someone willing to take over, they should really be secretly pleased. In Manager Huang’s view, while others hadn’t noticed yet, they should take whatever they could get. This was already the best way to help the farm minimize its losses. But Zhao Shang Yun didn’t think so, he realized that Zhang Chanan’s offer was purely to take advantage. If his cows were alive, the larger ones could fetch up to 20,000, the mid-sized ones around 15,000, and even the smaller ones could sell for about 10,000. Yet this guy opened with a thousand. Who could swallow that? Moreover, the Zhao family also has their own ways of handling things. They have their own slaughterhouse. There’s also a black food processing factory, so they could just slaughter and process the cattle themselves. However, to slaughter over 2,000 cows in one night is quite impossible. It would take at least two weeks and he still needs to quickly contact a large cold storage. With this thought, Zhao Shang Yun turned to Zhang Chaghan and said with a cold smile, I’m afraid I have to disappoint you, Mr. Zhang. As for this price, we won’t trouble you to help us, we’ll handle it ourselves. Zhang Chanan was quite quick-witted, upon hearing this, he stood up directly, yet still maintained his smile and demeanor. Alright then, I won’t disturb you any longer. You carry on. We’ll meet again. After saying this, he turned around and walked out without hesitation. Zhao Shang Yun. Watched his retreating figure, a shadow of malice rising on his face. Just then, Zhao Shang Yun’s phone rang again. He picked it up and saw it was his son Zhao Gao calling. Dad, something big has happened. As soon as the call connected, he heard his son’s panicked voice on the other end. How many times have I told you to stay calm during major events? Zhao Shang Yun was already in a bad mood, and hearing his son’s flustered voice ignited a surge of anger within him, prompting him to lecture. Oh, Dad, calm my foot. Just open your phone and search. At this moment, Zhao Gao on the other end was speaking without any restraint, like a machine gun. Zhao Shang Yun was taken aback by his son’s words and quickly pulled out his backup phone. He opened a short video app and, following his son’s instructions, entered the keywords in the search bar. Upon seeing a series of images appear, Zhao Shang Yun was immediately stunned. What the hell? Who did this? The first video was about the exposure of the lunchbox scandal at the town’s experimental comprehensive school. It started with a report that several children at the experimental school suddenly experienced vomiting and diarrhea after lunch and were sent to the hospital after emergency treatment. The conclusion was that the children had food poisoning. This stirred up a hornet’s nest. In this day and age, children are precious. Moreover, the meal distribution system at the comprehensive school had already been criticized by many parents. Children often complained about the food being unappetizing and insufficient. Many parents wanted to bring their own meals for their children, but the school had always disagreed, leading to ongoing disputes. Now, with the children suffering from food poisoning, how could this be tolerated? The following videos exposed the black workshop that supplied lunchboxes to the comprehensive school. It was clearly filmed by someone with a drone, and the messiness of the entire meal distribution area was evident. In fact, much of the operational space was outdoors. There were images of rotten vegetable leaves, spoiled meat, and even food that had fallen on the ground being picked up and thrown into the pot without washing. As for the lunchboxes, there was no need to elaborate. After the footage was exposed, it quickly surged to the top of the short video trending list. And that wasn’t even the scariest part, there was something even more terrifying. The second trending topic featured someone secretly infiltrating their underground gambling den and filming on-site footage. For instance, how to make contact in a group and go to a location, be picked up by a special car and brought blindfolded to a village below. This place was filled with all kinds of gamblers. Soon, the filmmaker lost all his funds and sought loans from the gambling den’s henchmen. The most infuriating part was that Zhao Guang appeared in this long video. This unfortunate kid, hadn’t he been told many times that such business didn’t require their personal involvement? Unfortunately, this kid never listened and always liked to hang out with his shady friends. Well, now he’s been caught. On camera, this video not only fully exposed the operational chain of their underground d-venue but also revealed several important figures from the Zhao family. Putting down his phone, Zhao Xiangyun was completely bewildered until Zhao Gao’s voice on the other end of the line snapped him back to reality. Dad, where are you right now? I’ve already taken Xiao Guang and run. You should hurry and deal with what you have on hand. Come find us quickly, we’ll meet at the old place first. After we meet, we can discuss our countermeasures. By the way, hurry up and handle things over at the cattle farm. We don’t want to get sealed off later and end up suffering for nothing. As for the D venue, I’ve already sent everyone away, but the black workshop has been sealed. Dad, hurry up and withdraw, I’m worried someone is already on the way. Zhao Gao spoke rapidly, finishing his instructions before hanging up. Zhao Shang Yun was now completely at a loss. Boss. The call from manager Huang brought Zhao Shang Yun back from his chaotic state. He glanced at manager Huang beside him, old Huang, quickly go call that boss Zhang back. Originally, Zhao Shang Yun planned to digest these dead cattle himself to minimize the losses of the ranch. But now, with the roof leaking and the rain pouring down facing the impending storm, he couldn’t afford to think about that anymore. The black food workshop had been exposed and soon someone would trace it back to their ranch. If it became known that there were so many dead cattle in their ranch, even if he hadn’t. used a single hair from those cattle as materials for the black food workshop, no one would be willing to listen to his explanations. If someone really got hold of the evidence regarding these dead cattle, their family would have no chance of turning things around in the future. Moments later, boss Zhang finally swayed back under manager Huang’s guidance. Oh, Zhao boss, I understand your meaning, don’t worry. We may not have a deal, but we still have our principles. You can rest assured, I won’t say anything about your situation here. Clearly, Boss Zhang misunderstood, and Zhao Shang Yun forced a bitter smile. President Zhang, you misunderstood. I just thought about it again, and I think I can transfer these cattle to you at the price you just mentioned. What do you think? As soon as he said this, Zhao Shang Yun felt his heart bleed. The herd that was lively. Just yesterday was worth over 30 million. But now, it could only be sold for a thousand each, this was no longer a rock bottom price, it could only be considered a broken price. Over 30 million had shrunk to 250 thousand overnight. No wonder people say, wealth in the millions doesn’t count if it has defects. After this disaster, he was back to square one overnight. But what infuriated him even more was that boss Zhang actually looked troubled at this moment. Ah, President Zhao, to be honest, I just thought about it too, this deal is still too risky. As for the norovirus, whether it can infect humans is still uncertain. And for your more than 2,000 heads, just getting a transport team to take them back, plus slaughtering and storage, that’s a significant expense. The risk is just too high, why don’t you look for someone else? Zhao Shangyun’s face turned from red to black, a breath stuck in his chest, nearly coughing up old blood. Damn you. If it weren’t for the urgency of the situation, do you think I would sell the cattle to you? A thousand each, and you still think it’s expensive? If these cattle weren’t sick, I’d sell them to you for ten thousand each, and I wouldn’t sell them to you. And if it weren’t for the time crunch, I could handle this myself without needing you. Zhao Shangyun struggled to control himself, barely refraining from throwing a punch. Just then, Zhao Shang Yun’s phone rang again. Picking it up, he saw it was a friend of his in the town. This friend had contributed significantly to securing the school’s catering contract. As soon as he answered the phone, the other party launched into a tirade. Zhao Shang Yun, what the hell have you done? I really didn’t expect this, you are so shady. You said you were cutting corners on the ingredients, I wouldn’t say much about that, but you can’t even manage the most basic hygiene? The other party was raging on the phone while Zhao Shang Yun could only listen. Oh, Mr. Li, this was all caused by the people below taking advantage of my absence, I really didn’t know. But. Don’t worry, Mr. Li, I’ve already given those guys a good talking to, such mistakes will never happen again. A cold laugh came from the other end of the line. Never happen. Again? Do you think you’ll have another chance to make mistakes? Zhao Shangyun’s heart sank upon hearing this, knowing that things were likely to escalate. So what do you suggest we do? The person on the other end fell into silence. that black workshop has already been taken over you need to find someone you know what i mean they didn’t say it outright but zhao shang yun understood they were hinting for him to find a scapegoat he had already arranged for this long ago after all the legal person of the black workshop wasn’t one of them and i heard that your place has also run into trouble the other party subtly brought it up and zhao shang yun was already cursing in his heart what place i don’t know the person on the other end chuckled and didn’t ask further in any case you should quickly clean up your business then go travel for a bit wait for the storm to pass before coming back otherwise i can’t help you the other party had been quite generous leaking a lot of information to him zhao shang yun immediately expressed his gratitude and hung up the phone the meaning from that big brother was very clear he should quickly pack up and run away go hide for a while perhaps later there would be room for maneuver and at this moment zhao shang yun simply gritted his teeth Looking up, he saw that Mr. Zhang had already turned and walked more than 10 meters away. Zhao Shang Yun hurriedly called out, Mr. Zhang, please wait. Zhang Chang’an turned around, looking puzzled. Mr. Zhang, if you still think it’s too expensive, how? About this, 500 each? 500, and you can take them all. I calculated it, I have 2200 big cattle here, and over 400 calves. Zhao Shang Yun almost bit his teeth as he gave a quote. Even if an adult cow averages only 500 gene of net meat, these more than 2,000 cows could yield 125,000 gene of net meat. Adding the calves, it could easily reach 150,000 gene of meat. That should be enough for your hot pot chain for a year, right? Moreover, the profits from the beef tripe and offal are even higher. And the cowhide, the profits from that are simply explosive. Letting you take all 125,000, you can’t possibly still think it’s too expensive, right? But to his surprise, Mr Zhang actually shook his head again, though this time his expression was very cunning. Mr Zhao, let’s forget it. The risk is too high. And with so many cows, finding a truck to transport them back to the capital would cost tens of thousands. Just for the shipping, and we can’t let anyone see. It would be a hassle just to get through the checkpoints. Even if I find a nearby slaughterhouse, it would be troublesome. If this gets out, the risk is too high. Watching Zhang Chang and lamenting on the other side, Zhao Shang Yun really wanted to jump up and punch him. I’ve already lowered the price this much, and you still want a bargain. Truly a shrewd businessman. And a black-hearted one at that. He completely forgot that he himself was no saint. So how? Much can you offer? Zhao Shang Yun gritted his teeth and asked, but unexpectedly, Zhang Chang and chuckled. Mr. Zhao, I just saw the news too, I heard you’ve run into quite a bit of trouble. Who knows, the inspection team might be on their way right now. Just then, Zhao Shang Yun’s phone dinged with a message. He picked it up to see it was from. a contact in the town. It only had one word, curry, and then nothing more seeing this word, Zhao Shang Yun’s heart sank. He knew that someone must have been sent to find him. At this moment, he gritted his teeth and steeled his resolve. Then this is how it will be, manager Zhang. I won’t ask for any money for these cattle, along with the sheep. And pigs. You can take them away, and we’ll consider ourselves friends. I have just one request, you must transport all these cattle and sheep before nightfall today. As soon. As he finished speaking, Zhao Shang Yun felt as if he had lost all his strength. But he knew that if he wanted to have any room for maneuver in the future, he had to make a decisive cut now. At that moment, boss Zhang across from him revealed a fox-like smug smile. Alright, then I will consider you, boss Zhao, as a friend. I’ll make sure to help you with this. Saying this, the guy pulled out his phone and started making calls. What surprised Zhao Shang Yun even more was that in less than 10 minutes, truck after truck, rumbled into his ranch. They drove straight to the various cattle pens, and dozens of men jumped down from the trucks. They gradually herded the cattle that could still walk. On to the trucks. As for those that had already died, they directly brought in several excavators. One by one, they scooped them up and loaded them onto the back of the trucks. Once a truck was filled, they covered it with a tarp and rumbled away from the ranch. Watching truck after truck filled with cattle and sheep drive out of the ranch, Zhao. Shang Yun’s heart was bleeding. He didn’t know whether his decisive action today was right or wrong. Unfortunately, his second brother was on a business trip abroad and was hard. To reach. Otherwise, he really wanted to call him and ask if there was another way. Just then, a siren suddenly blared from a distance and he could even see the reflection of. Police lights in the sky. Zhao Shangyun’s pupils constricted sharply. He called over manager Huang and briefed him on a few things. Then he jogged and jumped into his oldest six. He didn’t go through the main gate of the ranch but instead circled around the office area and through the breeding area. He drove straight to the south gate of the ranch, where workers were already opening the big gate for him. He drove his car straight into the night, quickly disappearing into the vast darkness. Meanwhile, watching Zhao Shanyun flee in a panic, Boss Zhang stood at the entrance of the farm, directing people to keep loading the trucks, a strange smile playing on his lips. With over 2,000 cattle, he had mobilized dozens of large trucks, working tirelessly until after 10 at night. Only then did they manage to load all the cattle and sheep. Inside Finggu Valley, the Stench was overwhelming. Countless cattle and sheep were gradually recovering from their lethargic state. Seeing the cattle and sheep that had been treated with Zymanling, Powder slowly waking up from their stupor. Standing at the top of the valley, Yang Chan and his nephew both let out a long sigh of relief. The cattle and sheep in this valley were naturally the ones that Boss Zhang had tricked from the Zhao family. The Boss Zhang who had previously negotiated with Zhao Shang Yun was actually the second uncle disguised with silicone masks. The entire negotiation process had been meticulously planned by the uncle and nephew. The night before, the two of them had operated a drone and secretly arrived above Zhao’s farm. They sprinkled the Dora flower powder that Yang Chen had brought back from Falkenstar, of course, they intentionally sprinkled this powder in the water troughs placed outside the cattle pens or mixed it into the feed in the troughs. After all, the Zhao family’s management was too rough, and most of these troughs and water tanks were placed outdoors. This provided them with convenience. Previously, when Yangshin saw the Gao family capturing cattle on the Hondar Prairie, he had noticed their methods. This Dora flower powder was quite potent, even the wild cattle, sheep, and pigs on the prairie would vomit and have diarrhea after consuming it. The stronger ones wouldn’t faint, but they would be too weak to resist and would be obediently driven away by humans, those with weaker bodies would faint on the spot, falling into a deep unconsciousness. It was precisely after witnessing the effects of this substance that, before his last trip, he asked Gao Xin for a considerable amount of this pollen. This was the plan. The night before, he had poisoned them, and the next day, while his second uncle was disguised to negotiate with Zhao Xiangyun, he, along with Pan Depeng and Pan Dekhuang, released information on a short video app. Prior to this, he had contacted Pan Dekhuang and shared Pan Depeng’s ordeal with him, upon learning that his elder brother. had made so many sacrifices for the family and had been beaten so badly, Pan Dekuang was naturally furious. At his request, this guy secretly infiltrated Zhao’s underground black market and secretly filmed a lot of internal materials. As for why it was so coincidental that he captured Zhao’s core figure, Zhao Guang, that was naturally due to, Pan Dekuang. Having served the Zhao family for such a long time, he knew their temperament well. He also knew where Zhao Guang liked to hang out, and this time it was information. He had gathered, which he arranged for Pan Dekuang to act on. With footage of Zhao’s core figure lending money in the underground black market, even if the Zhao family tried. To argue, it wouldn’t be so easy for them to clear their names. After uploading, they spent some money to boost the visibility and enlisted some online influencers to help. Promote it. Soon, the two videos they uploaded sparked widespread dissemination and quickly trended. Then came a series of well-timed games between his second uncle and Zhao. Sean Yoon. A splendid act of pulling off a con was thus successfully completed. Ha, back then, the Zhao family burned down my uncle’s cattle ranch, causing him to lose over 3 million. Today, we’ll make sure they pay back every last cent, with interest. Looking at the vast expanse of cattle and sheep, Yangchen said with great satisfaction. This place, Hifong Valley, is a valley within the Chuan Yun mountain range. However, this area used to be an iron mine, which had been abandoned over 20 years ago due to resource depletion. Being deep in the mountains and difficult to access, very few people came here regularly. After his second uncle lured these cattle and sheep out from the Zhao family, he brought them here. Meanwhile, there were already some herders that Yang Chen had brought from other provinces waiting here. They didn’t know what was going on. They only knew that the owner said their cattle and sheep had recently fallen ill and were afraid of spreading it to other herds, so they brought them to this desolate mountain to try and save them. After administering medicine to the cattle and sheep and seeing them recover, the herders were all overjoyed. The owner said they should keep an eye on. them and let them recover here for a few days. Once they were confirmed healed, they would take them away. Naturally, the herders were happy, after all, helping out for a day, meant earning a day’s income, so why not? At this moment, however, his second uncle stood at the valley’s entrance, looking at the mountains filled with cattle and sheep, but, his face did not show much joy. Yangchen knew that his second uncle might be reminded of his cousin who had tragically died back then. He understood that their feud with the Zhao family was far from over. Hold on, this matter is only halfway through, you must not get overconfident. His second uncle couldn’t help but remind Yang Chen, to which Yang. Chen chuckled. Don’t worry, uncle, I have everything under control, they can’t escape. He raised his phone and on the screen was a map with a red dot moving quickly. That red dot was Zhao Shang Yun’s old A6. Earlier, when his second uncle was about to leave the ranch, the Zhao family was still in a flurry in the cattle shed. Taking advantage of the distraction, he quietly installed a tracker on Zhao Shang Yun’s car. Later, Yang Chin deliberately brought a fake police car and drove around outside their ranch. The blaring. Sirens scared Zhao Shang-Yun away. Prior to this, Yang Chin had already made some deductions about Zhao Shang-Yun’s escape route. This time, he was taking a risky move, aiming. To win amidst the chaos, with a barrage of information linking one thing to another, Zhao Shang-Yun’s defenses were first broken down. Although the black workshop under his name had issues and the legal entity wasn’t himself, if they were to investigate seriously, he wouldn’t be able to escape either. The most terrifying part was that the underground D had been pointed out by someone, which turned Zhao Shang Yun into a startled bird. If it were about something else, he might have returned to the town to find a way to maneuver. But at this moment, he absolutely dared not. He was definitely thinking of running away to avoid the storm. And where would they choose to escape? The village of Kaijiang. By the sea of flames at the foot of Chuan Yun Mountain would undoubtedly become their first choice. And from the direction of the red dot moving on the phone, Yang Chen. had a premonition that he guessed right again. He turned to his second uncle, second uncle, I’ll trouble you to keep an eye on things here for the next few days. I’ll go. After the Zhao family. Once I uproot them, not to mention these 3,000 cattle and sheep will also reclaim their ranch. The second uncle nodded, this plan had been discussed beforehand. However, he still felt a bit uneasy about letting Yang Chen go after the Zhao family alone. One warm, how about? Oh, second uncle, just rest assured. I know what to do. Yangchen understood what his second uncle was worried about, but if they couldn’t eradicate the problem this time, the other side might spring back to life. So this time, the key was four words, eliminate evil thoroughly. Yangchen emerged from the valley, and outside he heard an off-road vehicle. Pan Duping and his brother had been waiting for him in the car. Let’s go, we’ll follow them. Yangchen opened the door and got into the back seat, while Pan Duping in the front pressed the accelerator. The car shot out like an arrow released from a bow. This time, having secretly targeted the Zhao family, he knew the situation was quite serious. Since they had already turned against each other, they had to strike while the iron was hot and must hit the Zhao family hard. Otherwise, with the Zhao family’s influence, if they turned back to entangle and retaliate, their family would surely be in darkness. The Yang family had money, they could flee far away to avoid the Zhao family’s retaliation. But his family couldn’t. With two elderly people unable to move and a younger brother just starting to navigate the world, it was clear they didn’t have the young family’s risk-resistance capability. At this moment, Pan Dichuan was sitting in the passenger seat holding a tablet that displayed Zhao Shang-Yun’s car location and trajectory. The tracker they were using was personally crafted by him, a top student in telecommunications engineering. In fact, he had participated in many such research projects during college. His hands-on skills. were exceptional, and he had modified many small devices, even winning awards for it. Modifying a tracker this time was a piece of cake for him. Although they were still over a hundred miles away from Zhao Shangyun, he had not escaped their monitoring range, which showed how impressive Pan Dichuan was. Yang Chen, resting with his eyes closed in the back seat, was pondering whether he should bring Pan Dichuan into his future software company if he started his own business. After all, his capabilities were undeniable. And if placed in the front line, he would definitely be an excellent candidate for CEO. Moreover, after this incident, their relationship had clearly warmed up rapidly. Of course, it wasn’t that kind of warmth, but rather the bond of classmates and comrades. After all, among the four major iron, they now occupied two. Oh, he turned. Panda Chuang, holding the tablet, suddenly exclaimed, causing Yang Chen to open his eyes abruptly. From the tablet, he saw that Zhao Shang Yun did not drive his car to Kaijiang villages. They had anticipated. Instead, just as the car was about to exit the foot of Chuan Yun Mountain, he took a small road. Watching the red dot on the screen slow down but still move. Steadily, Yang Chen suddenly had a thought and I guess previously, Uncle Air had mentioned that the Zhao family was involved in smuggling and they likely had an underground warehouse in Chuan Yun Mountain. Pan Depeng had been mingling with the Zhao family for so long, yet he was merely on the periphery, only aware that they were engaged in smuggling. But he knew nothing about what exactly they were smuggling, the routes they took, or where they hid their goods after each shipment. Pan Deping was completely in the dark. And Uncle Air had also speculated that they might be hiding their contraband in Air Long Mountain. But that was just a guess and they hadn’t intended to search for the hidden goods. This time, they simply wanted to follow Zhao Shinyun and wait for him to meet with his two sons. Then they would find their base in Kaijong village figure out a way. To control them, pry open their mouths for evidence of their crimes and then hand them over to the police. However, unexpectedly, Zhao Shinyun took the main road. Judging. By the direction he was driving, it was clear he was heading straight for Erlong Mountain. This was indeed a stroke of luck, he was actually going to the place where the contraband was hidden. It was possible that the meeting point with Zhao Gao and the others was right inside Erlong Mountain. Yang Chen shared his speculation with the Pan brothers. And sure enough, the two brothers found it very reasonable. The thought of being able to raid the enemy’s den directly excited them. Pan Depeng gripped the steering wheel. tighter, fully focused on driving along the mountain road, eager to swoop in and capture the Zhao family father and son all at once. Pan Dekhuang was also inexplicably excited about participating in such a capture operation for the first time. By around 1 in the afternoon, they finally drove to the place where Zhao Shangyun exited the main road. Next to this national highway, there was indeed an unknown mountain path. Without hesitation, Pan Dekhuang drove the car onto it, bumping along this road for over an hour. It’s wasn’t until the sky began to darken that they drove into Air Long Mountain. Air Long Mountain was a branch that extended southeast from Chuan Yun Mountain. Years ago, due to its treacherous terrain, many air raid shelters had been dug into the mountain. However, they had long been abandoned decades ago. Before they entered Air Long Mountain, the red dot, representing Zhao Shang Yun’s vehicle had already stopped moving on the screen. They parked their car at the mountain’s entrance and found a place to stop, worried about alarming. The snake in the grass, they chose to walk the last stretch instead of driving. Pan Dekhuang wanted to get out too, but his brother called out to him. You stay in the car and, keep an eye on the outside. If anything unexpected happens, notify us immediately. He raised the walkie-talkie in his hand as he spoke. Pan Dekhuang’s intention was clear. He didn’t want his younger brother to take risks. Pan Dekhuang clearly didn’t want to listen to his older brother, but just as he was about to speak, Yongchen pressed him down. You have no experience in this area, you’ll just complicate things if you go. Listen to your brother and stay in the car, keep an eye on our escape route. But, Pan. Dekhuang wanted to say something, but the words caught in his throat, he knew Yang Chen was right. Be careful, make sure to come back safely, and remember to report in at. Intervals. If there’s no word in an hour, I’ll call the police. Don’t worry. Pan Deping patted Pan Dekhuang on the shoulder, then turned and got out of the car. Yang Chen. Followed behind him, walking about 30 meters until Pan Dekhuang could no longer see them. Yang Chin called out to Pan Depang, then pulled out a Cheetah Hellfire crossbow and handed it to him. Seeing the semi-automatic crossbow equipped with a gas canister, Pan Depang was momentarily stunned, then broke into a grin. Good stuff. I didn’t expect you to have this, didn’t I tell you? Last time we went back to the village to pick up Uncle Air, we were ambushed. Those guys had guns that time. So after that, I prepared this thing. Yang Chen explained casually, and Pan Deping nodded in understanding. The Zhao family is absolutely ruthless and merciless, they’ve actually toned it down quite a bit in recent years. A few years back, when they were in the sand business, they didn’t hesitate to engage in gunfights to see sand pits, truly living up to their reputation. For being heartless. And you should know, the Zhao family is not made up of kind-hearted folks, Pan Deping said, his gaze fixed intently on Yang Chen, clearly aware of. Many insider details about the Zhao family. Yangchen smiled slightly at him, it seems you know quite a bit, huh? Pan Deping turned his head away, no longer looking at him, and simply shook his head. A few years ago, in my youthful ignorance, I did a lot of bad things under the Zhao family’s thumb just to make a living. Pan Deping’s tone grew. Somber at this point, clearly recalling the past he wished to forget. Yangchen patted his shoulder, unsure of what to say. Back then, when I followed them to seize sand pits. I witnessed them beat people to death or injure them, so you must be careful later. Pan Depping finally mustered the courage to speak again, and I’ve seen them with guns. Right now, they’re like cornered beasts, so you really need to be cautious. Pan Depping was so serious that Yang Chen’s expression turned grave as well, and he nodded earnestly. In fact, the last time they returned from Haiyan village, they were ambushed by the Zhao family halfway. Later, when his uncle recounted the Zhao family’s rise to power. In the village over the years, he realized they were definitely a local tyrant family involved in shady dealings, and for people like them, no means would be too extreme to achieve their goals. So Pan Depeng’s warning was not just alarmist. Fortunately, he was already prepared, he smiled and patted his chest, don’t worry, he certainly wouldn’t tell. Pan Depeng that he was wearing a vestguard level 3A bulletproof vest. Moreover, this time, he had even inserted bulletproof plates. At this moment, Pan Depeng glanced at the crossbow in his hand and then looked back at Yang Chen. I’m using this, what about you? Yangchen smiled and raised his hand to reveal the handgun he had obtained in the other world. Upon seeing it, Panda Peng’s eyes lit up. With this good stuff, I feel much more at ease. Yangchen nearly smiled slightly and didn’t respond. This gun was discovered on a decaying plane in the other world and he had kept it as a weapon for self-defense. Since he had limited ammunition, he rarely used it. For long distances, he preferred the crossbow and submachine gun and he was very concerned about his own life. He almost never gave enemies a chance to get close, which is why he had only fired the gun twice on the day he found it, when he saved a few children. Later, he had only fired it a few times while practicing in the wilderness, and he had been reluctant to use it. Since. Today, he was afraid of scaring pan depping, so he didn’t take the submachine gun and could just use this handgun for practice. This gun was similar to the Blue Star M1911, but with a 9mm caliber. Yangchen had practiced with it a few times and felt very good about it. It was mechanically reliable, had very little recoil, and most importantly, the bullets were quite special. He didn’t know what kind of propellant was loaded but it ensured minimal recoil while guaranteeing shooting accuracy and range. He had roughly calculated that within 50 meters this gun could hit its target with high precision. Even in windy conditions, as long as you understood the trajectory and mastered shooting techniques, accuracy could still be assured within 50 meters. On Blue Star, handguns were generally said to have a range of 50 meters, but in most cases, the bullets would lose their trajectory after 25 meters. This gun, however, would not, in calm conditions, its effective killing range could even reach over 80 meters. This demonstrated the gun’s power and showcased the craftsmanship of the Falken people in firearms manufacturing. The key to ensuring such power lay in the bullets, this is also a point that many military novices on Blue Star do not quite understand. Many so-called military enthusiasts often focus most of their attention on the parameters of a gun when, judging its quality, little do they know that what truly determines a gun’s quality relies at least half on the compatible ammunition. This is exemplified to the extreme in this particular gun. Although the weight and specifications of the firearm are similar to those of handguns on Blue Star, its power and accuracy surpass those of comparable handguns on Blue Star by at least 30%. The secret lies in the ammunition manufactured by the Falken people. Unfortunately, Yang Chen’s current strength is insufficient, but he has been pondering it. Once he gains strength in the future, he will definitely study the Fokin ammunition thoroughly. If he can manage to produce it on Blue Star, who knows, he might even start his own arms company someday. The two of them walked along the mountain path for nearly half an hour until they saw a fork in the road. Turning in, they found a platform halfway up the mountain, clearly man-made. It was large enough to fit three football fields and seemed to have been used for parking, transport vehicles in the past. At this moment, Zhao Shang Yun’s oldest six was parked on the platform, along with two off-road vehicles nearby. Pan Depang wanted to sneak over, but Yang Chen stopped him. He took out his binoculars and observed for a while. Only after confirming that there was no danger or dogs nearby did they proceed cautiously through the bushes at the foot of the mountain. Soon, they passed through the platform and arrived in front of the mountain wall behind it. There was a huge crescent-shaped archway, and Just by looking at the size of the door, one could tell that two large trucks could fit through side by side. The large iron gate was tightly locked, but there was a small door for single entry and exit. The small door was locked, which posed a bit of a problem for Yang Chen. However, for Pan Depang, it was not a challenge at all. He pulled a paper clip from his pocket and poked it into the keyhole a couple of times. With a click, the small door opened. He put away the paper clip and looked at the astonished Yang Chen, giving an awkward smile. Just a skill I picked up before. Yang Chen didn’t say much. Pan Deping pushed open the small door and the two slipped inside, directly opposite. The main door was a dimly lit corridor, still showing the strong industrial style of the 1950s and 60s. The walls were white and gray, with green paint on either side. Even after so many years, the maintenance was still quite good. The ceiling had rows of dim light bulbs flickering on and off. After all, many bulbs had burned out due to years of neglect and the two of them cautiously made their way down the corridor. Not long after, they heard voices coming from around a corner in the corridor. They walked over to take a look and found a room where several people were drinking. Yang Chen focused his gaze and saw that it was indeed the Zhao family. Zhao Shang Yun was sitting at the head of the table, smoking a cigarette, with his son Zhao Gao and nephew Zhao Guang beside him. There were also a few lackeys nearby, and in front of them was a square table piled, high with various bottles of liquor, peanuts, and other snacks. At this moment, it was clear that this group was already quite drunk. Who the hell is behind this? If I find out, I swear I’ll skin him alive. Zhao Guang, a burly man, slammed his fist on the square table, his face still flushed with anger. Zhao Gao shot him a fierce glare. It’s all. Your fault. How many times have I told you to stay out of the d-venues business? You just had to show off every day, and look where that got you? Got caught red-handed. Zhao. Gao’s words were indeed sharp and piercing, hitting the nail on the head. Zhao Guang’s face turned beet red, and he glared at Zhao Gao, shouting, Hello? You can’t even keep. an eye on a useless person, and let him get away. I bet this whole thing was definitely orchestrated by that Pan Depeng. Only he knows so many secrets about our family. Zhao. Gao was exposed by Zhao Guang, and his face showed some embarrassment. What the hell are you talking about? At this moment, Zhao Shang Yun, who was sitting on the other side-smoking, couldn’t stand it any longer. He slammed the table, enough, stop arguing. What time is it to still be fighting? After all, he was the elder in the family, and, his words could calm the situation. As soon as he spoke, both Zhao Guang and Zhao Gao, who were at odds with each other, fell silent. Have you heard any news? Zhao Shang Yun asked and Zhao Gao immediately took over the conversation. My guy in town called me. Our food factory has been sealed and the legal representative, Li Lausi, has also been taken into custody. Is Li Lausi reliable? Zhao Shang Yun asked and Zhao Gao shook his head with a serious expression. If we were still in the village, he definitely wouldn’t dare to speak out, but since we’ve left, I don’t know if he can hold up. Zhao Shang Yun’s brows furrowed into a shape and he turned to Zhao Guang. What about the D venue? I’ve already notified a few key members to run away and lay low, but Huang Er and Zhang she seemed to have not made it in time and got caught. Damn. Upon hearing this, Zhao Shang Yun fiercely threw his cigarette butt to the ground and said angrily to Zhao Guang, tell them to keep their mouths shut if they don’t want to die. Outside, Pan. Depeng and Yang Chen felt a chill in their hearts. It seemed that the Zhao family was still not giving up, they were clearing their escape routes, preparing to come back in the… future. At this moment, Zhao Guang patted his chest. Don’t worry, uncle, the account books are with me. They have no evidence and can only deal with a few lackeys. If they can’t find anything on us, after a while when the storm passes, we can still come back. Hearing Zhao Guang say this, Pan Deping and Yang Chen exchanged glances at the door. Their expressions were mixed with joy and worry. The concern was that the Zhao family clearly still had thoughts of making a comeback. The good news was that Zhao Guang actually had the account books from the D venue. They had discussed on the way here that although they had exposed some of the Zhao family’s shady businesses online, the Zhao family was very cunning and rarely showed up at those points. So even if the police caught them, it would be hard to find evidence. If they couldn’t find solid evidence, they would be helpless against them. But if they could find the account books this time, it would be a different story. Meanwhile, Yang Chen had already taken out his phone and secretly recorded the entire conversation. Well, regarding the food factory, someone will take the blame, at worst, will just pay a fine. As for the D venue, as long as Huang Air and Zhang Shi stick to their story and don’t crack, they can’t do anything to us. Zhao Guang was overjoyed to hear this. Exactly. I say there’s nothing to be afraid of, they have no evidence anyway, so we might as well go back to doing what we were doing. But Zhao Shang Yun shook his head, it’s not about being afraid of a million things, but about the one thing that could go wrong. What I’m worried about are those enemies we have in town, like the ones with the surname Lin and Yang, if they take advantage of this. Situation to stir up trouble behind our backs and the higher-ups really investigate, we would be in trouble. Zhao Gao’s eyes widened at this, do they dare? I’ve already found. Out about that Yang family, they are in Basho. Give me a few more days, and I will definitely drag them out, by then. Seeing Zhao Gao’s fierce demeanor inside, Yang Chen outside clenched his fists. Hey, let’s not think about that for now, the immediate problem is to clear out the goods here. In this warehouse, we have goods that came from. the rakshasa kingdom which were supposed to be delivered to the king of south myanmar next month but i’m worried that someone might take this opportunity to escalate the situation and target our family the food factory we have exposed on the surface along with the d site are actually minor issues while the things in this warehouse are the key if someone follows the clues and traces it back here we will really be finished so during this time we must keep a low profile and focus on getting this batch of goods out first Zhao Shang Yun was indeed cunning and knew exactly where his vulnerabilities lay. Once he said this, Zhao Gao and Zhao Guang fell silent. By the way, when? Is Zhao Yun coming back? How’s the ship arrangement? If the ship can arrive tonight, Zhao Gao, you should go with the first batch of goods. You can hide out in South Myanmar. For a while, Zhao Guang and I will take the second and third batches of ships respectively. Zhao Shang Yun had arranged the escape route meticulously, and Zhao Gao and Zhao Guang had no objections to his plan. At this moment, Yang Chan and Pan Depeng exchanged a glance, they had gathered almost all the information they needed. It was time to call the police and set the trap. But just then, the walkie-talkie in Pan Depeng’s arms suddenly crackled with static. Boss, boss, a convoy is coming. Pan Dekhuang, who was monitoring the intersection outside, sent a signal at the most inopportune moment. His voice, along with the static from the walkie-talkie, sounded particularly jarring in the quiet corridor outside. The Zhao family members in the room, along with a few sycophants, immediately became agitated. Who is it? Before Yang Chen could react, Pan Depeng had already darted to the door. Your grandpa. As he spoke, he raised the falcon 58 in his hand and shot an arrow at Zhao Xiangyun. The cunning Zhao Xiangyun didn’t have time to react and was shot down on the spot. Zhao Gao and Zhao Guang, standing on either side, had their eyes turn red instantly. I’ll kill you. Seeing his father shot dead right. Before his eyes, Zhao Gao flipped the table in rage. He quickly pulled out a handgun from under the table and fired at the doorway. At this moment, Pan Depeng had already retreated, and the bullets ricocheted off the doorframe, sending concrete debris flying. Hearing footsteps from inside, Young Chin simply extended his hand out the door, employing Uncle Black’s shooting style. He fired blindly into the room, which was essentially just random shooting. In an instant, the entire air raid shelter was filled with gunfire, accompanied by the sounds of wailing. Meanwhile, Pan Depeng had already loaded his crossbow and shot another arrow into the room. Both sides were using indiscriminate attack modes, but soon Yang Chen realized something was wrong. He suddenly heard the sound of a shotgun being pumped. Grandson, come out and die. Accompanying Zhao Guang’s roar was a loud gunshot. Yang Chen felt a gust of wind rush out from the doorway. Fortunately, when he heard the sound of the shotgun being chambered, he quickly pulled his hand back. Otherwise, looking at the wall filled with pellet spray marks, if he hadn’t retracted his hand, he would have been blown to bits by that shot. What was even more terrifying was that while he and Pan Depeng were being suppressed, he heard a commotion inside the room, as if someone was rummaging through drawers. Then came the sound of bullets being loaded and the action of pulling the gun’s bolt. At this moment, both he and Pan Depeng’s faces changed drastically. Who would have thought that the Zhao family had so many guns? Although Yang Chen wasn’t very knowledgeable about firearms, just from the sound of the bolt being pulled inside, he knew those were definitely not small guns, but rather big ones. The problem was, he and Pan Depping couldn’t escape now. Outside was a wide, straight corridor with no cover or concealment. If they ran, the enemy could rush out of the room all at once. With the enemy’s firepower, even if their aim was poor, they would be doomed. Thinking of this, he steeled his heart and reached behind him casually. Homemade Molotov cocktail was thrown out, originally intended as a deadly weapon for the otherworldly adventure. He didn’t have time to think much, ignited the fuse at the bottle’s mouth and tossed the Molotov cocktail into the room. Sun thief, let you taste the flavor of roasted suckling pig. Boom. The Molotov cocktail shattered and exploded, flames erupting in the room. Clearly, the people inside hadn’t anticipated such a deadly weapon. What the hell? Not good. Ah. Cries of agony echoed from within, and there were still those who intended to rush out. But at that moment, Pan Depping was crouched at the doorway, half his body exposed, frantically shooting arrows inside. Yang Chen also joined in, randomly firing into the room. At this point, the people inside were completely thrown into chaos. Some wanted to escape, some wanted to confront, head on, while others just wanted to save their lives, resulting in utter disarray. Moments later, Yang Chen emptied a magazine. He then pulled back, switching to another magazine. Just as he finished reloading, he paused, for the room had fallen eerily silent. The cries that had just filled the air had ceased. He glanced at Pan Depeng beside him, who wore a look of astonishment, clearly unaware of what had transpired inside. The two of them peeked in, only to see a few corpses lying on the floor. The others had vanished, without a trace, and a hidden door was revealed in the back wall of the room. It turned out that those guys had all fled through that secret door. It seemed that despite their fierce appearance, they were merely a rabble. They had no real combat capability, let alone any fighting spirit. Upon witnessing their companions burn to death, they. Had completely collapsed, scattering like birds and beasts. Seeing this, the two felt a sense of relief, if those guys had truly come out guns blazing, just the two of them. Wouldn’t have been enough to fight back. Yang Chin sighed deeply and stood up, just about to call Pan deathing to come inside. But at that moment, Panda Peng’s face turned pale with. Terror, and he suddenly lunged at him. Watch out. Yang Chin was knocked to the ground by Pan Depeng and in that instant, he caught sight of a two-meter-tall figure behind him, its face twisted in a snarl, menacingly aiming a shotgun at them. A gust of wind whooshed past his ear and then he heard a muffled grunt from Pan Depeng who was pressing down on him. As he fell to the ground, Yang Chin didn’t have time to check on Pan Depeng’s injuries. Instead, he raised his gun above his head and pulled the trigger at the giant behind him. Bang, bang, bang. The crisp gunfire rang out and the giant behind seemed to convulse as if electrocuted. but the damn guy was too sturdy despite taking so many shots he still wouldn’t fall he even attempted to rack the shotgun and chamber another round just then a roaring engine sounded behind him and an off-road vehicle charged in with a bang it slammed into the giant sending him flying through the air before crashing down hard the moment the giant hit the ground young chin clearly saw him kick his back legs looking like he was done for at that moment the door of the off-road vehicle swung open and pan dekuang rushed over with a worried expression brother He dashed in front of the two and pulled Pan Depeng up. It was only then that Yang Chen felt a warm sensation in his chest and looked down to see it covered in blood. But it wasn’t his own, it was Pan Depeng’s. Clearly, he had taken a bullet for him. Looking over at Pan Depeng, he saw a multitude of wounds on his back. Quick, take him to the hospital. Together, he and Pan Depeng hoisted Pan Depeng up and headed for the vehicle. But just before getting in, he seemed to suddenly remember something, looking at. Pandipeng’s chain of purple gold, his breath faint as a thread, he knew that if he sent him to the hospital now, there was an 18 or 19% chance he wouldn’t make it. He looked up at Pandekhuang, do you believe me? At this moment, Pandekhuang was completely flustered, he didn’t know what to say and could only nod in a panic. Alright, let’s save him here, otherwise, it will be too late to send him to the hospital. Although Pandekhuang didn’t know if Yongchen had the ability to save people, he knew. Yongchen wasn’t lying. In this remote area, driving to the nearest hospital would take at least an hour. Not to mention whether Pan Depeng could withstand the bumpy ride. Even if he could, by the time they reached the hospital, he might already be gone. A person could lose their life from excessive blood loss. Looking at Yang Chen’s determined gaze, Pan Depeng nodded vigorously, at this point, they could only treat a dead horse as a live horse doctor. Yang Chen found a strong flashlight from the car and had Pan Depeng hold it. He used scissors to cut open the clothes on Pan Depeng’s back. Fortunately, he had been shot in the back, a place with tough skin and thick flesh. As long as It didn’t hit the internal organs, it wasn’t a fatal injury. One had to admit, Pan Depon was quite the veteran. When Yong Chin cut open his clothes, he discovered that the guy was actually wearing a thick denim jacket today. And inside the jacket, on the front and back, he had surprisingly taped a thick layer of books to his vital areas. They were all copper paperboard, hundreds of pages thick magazines. Goodness, who would have thought this guy had secretly made himself a paper armor inside his clothes. Moreover, in some places, it was even secured with rivets. This paper armor effectively protected his vital areas on the front and back. Yang Shen had heard of this before, but it was mostly from ancient warlords. During times of war, due to a lack of iron armor, paper armor was invented, which reportedly had decent protective effects. However, due to its limitations, it was not widely promoted. By this century, around the beginning of the century, there was a period of social unrest. During that time, many tough and ruthless gangsters liked to arm themselves with paper armor before a fight. It was usually homemade from dictionaries or magazines worn inside their clothes. During a brawl, it could effectively block slashes from knives and stabs from enemies. But he had only heard about it. He never expected to see it on Pan Depping today. Pan Depping had thought this through, but he certainly didn’t expect that the enemy he encountered today had guns. This paper armor might be enough to deal with cold weapons like knives and swords, but against firearms, it would be useless. However, although it didn’t stop the bullets, it did effectively reduce the impact. Moreover, since the shotgun fired small steel pellets, the power of these pellets was greatly diminished after piercing through that layer of paper armor. It left over a dozen holes in Pan Dipeng’s back. It looked quite frightening, but, fortunately, none penetrated deeply into the internal organs, which greatly facilitated Yang Chen’s treatment. He took out the medicine he had obtained from Gao XIN in the other world. Holding a small knife, he began to dig out the bullets from each wound. Every time he extracted a steel pellet, he immediately applied a gel-like ointment to the Wound. What surprised Pan De Kuan, who was responsible for the lighting, was that this seemingly desperate method was actually quite effective. Especially the ointment in Yang Chen’s hand, as soon as it was applied to his brother’s back wounds, the originally bloody and mangled wounds surprisingly stopped bleeding immediately. As Yang Chen’s actions transitioned from clumsy to skilled, in just over 20 minutes he had cleaned all the wounds on Pan De Peng’s back and dug out all the steel pellets inside. The most crucial part was that he had basically stopped the bleeding on this guy’s back. At this moment, Panda Pang, who had originally looked as pale as purple gold and breathless, had already woken up from the pain. Damn, it hurts like hell. Ha, if he can still talk, then he’s fine. Quickly, help him into the car and rush into the hospital. The bleeding had stopped and now the person should be saved. Yangchen felt great and quickly called Panda to come over and help. The two of them together helped Panda Pang into the back seat of the SUV, letting him lie down. At this moment, Panda Pang, who had just woken up, seemed much better. Whether it was the effect of the ointment or not, Yang Chen knew that relying solely on that ointment was not enough. He still needed to go to the hospital to find professionals to clean up the mess before there was any hope. Take me to the Liu family veterinary clinic in Guangchon Town, we can’t go to the hospital. Panda Pang instructed Panda from the back seat. Panda was taken aback, huh? Big Brother, why go to a vet? Listen to me, I can’t go to the hospital with this injury, if I do, they’ll call the police. I often go to old Liu, his skills are good, and he specializes in treating people like us. Plus, he keeps his mouth shut and won’t blab. Truly an old hand, his mind was clear and focused. Upon hearing this, Panda relaxed and started the car to leave. At that moment, Panda Peng struggled to lift his head and looked at Yang Chen outside the car, smiling bitterly. Please clean this place up. Just focus on healing, leave this to me. Yang Chen waved at him, and Panda stepped on the gas, driving the car out of the cave. Yang Chen turned around to look at the grim scene. Inside the cave, a bitter smile creeping onto his lips. He had originally intended to track the Zhao family’s movements and then call the police. Who would have thought it would escalate into a shootout? Fortunately, the main leader of the Zhao family had already been taken down. He glanced at the burly man on the ground, who was dead as a doornail. By the looks of him, he should be the loyal thug mentioned by his second uncle, Chaoyun. Inside the room, two small-time thugs’ bodies lay on the ground, already burned to a crisp. At the far end of the room, Zhao Shang Yun’s body lay stiffly, a crossbow bolt embedded in his chest. It was the very arrow that Pan de Peng had shot him with. The fire in the room had begun to weaken. He found two fire extinguishers from the corner and put out the remaining flames. Then he went to the back door and peered inside. It was. A dark pitch black passage, and he followed it in. After walking about a hundred meters, he finally saw a glimmer of light ahead. As he approached, he realized it was a door. leading to the back mountain, and the main door was wide open. Outside in the wild, there were traces of tire tracks everywhere. Clearly, Zhao Gao and Zhao Guang had become frightened birds fleeing with their men in vehicles. He turned back into the cave and began searching again. Originally, he had thought about burning the bodies of those few people in a secluded place. But after some consideration, he realized that would be unwise, it could attract police investigation and pose a risk. So he wrapped the bodies in. blankets he found in the room tied them up and tossed them into his personal space. He planned to dispose of these bodies in the other world next time he went there, ensuring there would be no evidence left behind. Without bodies, the police wouldn’t be able to file a case. After cleaning up the scene, he began searching the cave. He had heard Zhao. Shang Yun mentioned that they had a batch of goods to transport to some place in southern Myanmar. He was curious about what those goods were. Sure enough, after walking a bit further in the cave, he discovered a large iron door that was tightly locked. The door was a very dull gray, if you didn’t look closely, it almost blended in with the cement wall. However, looking at the iron door, he felt troubled because it had a fingerprint lock. How was he supposed to open it? Suddenly, he remembered Zhao Shang Yun’s body left in his space, so he suppressed his disgust and borrowed it for a moment. Surprisingly, when he pressed his palm on the scanner, the door actually opened. Once he stepped inside, he was completely stunned by what he saw, the room was large, with several shelves neatly arranged along the walls. On the shelves were more than a dozen tightly wrapped big blocks covered in cling film. From a distance, those big blocks appeared red, and as one got closer, it became clear. Those big blocks were actually stacks of red soft sister. Coins. Goodness, this large stack must be around 100 W, and each big block was made up of 10 such stacks. In other words, each big block could contain 1000 W. And there were 5 or 6 of these big blocks on the shelf. Seeing this scene, Yang Chen’s heart nearly jumped out of his throat. His vision blurred as he looked at the stacks of money bricks, and he felt a dryness in his throat. This was it. It felt like Alibaba had entered the cave of the 40 thieves. He had truly struck gold. Who would have thought that so much money was hidden in this abandoned cave? And this money was clearly the dirty money that the Zhao family had acquired, which had not yet been laundered. Seeing that it was indeed dirty money, Yang Chen naturally waved his hand generously and accepted it all. After securing these items, he noticed an old laptop on the innermost shelf, along with a paper ledger. Opening it up, he was astonished to find that it was actually Zhao Shang Yun’s accounting book. Clearly, this old fellow was not very confident in many modern electronic devices, which was why he had prepared these two ledgers. One was paper, specifically for recording daily revenue. Then, after a period of time, he would transfer these revenue records into the old laptop. Here, Yang Chen saw the Zhao family’s substantial revenue and the flow of funds. The 5 or 6,000 W in this room was merely their family’s income for just over two months. Most of this money was earned through smuggling, with a small portion coming from the underground demarket managed by Zhao Guang. Every four months, this money would be shipped to a city in the south handed over to his second brother Zhao Shangshan who was responsible for laundering. It. Seeing this, Yangshan couldn’t help but gasp. It seemed that finding this money was just the tip of the iceberg. They had made so much in just three months and that was during a slow business period. In previous years, during peak business times, they could achieve several small goals in just three months. This was not a wild guess, but something he had seen in Zhao Shangyun’s historical records. Once the money was laundered by Zhao Shangshan, it could be used openly. Just thinking about the Zhao family’s deep financial resources sent a chill down Yang Chen’s spine. He had truly underestimated them, especially Zhao Shangshan. What exactly did he do? Surely, his status must be much higher than that of his older brother. Over the years, with the black gold provided by Zhao Shangyun, along with that guy’s intellect, he must have carved out a vast territory. for himself. Yet, in the domestic business circles he had rarely heard of the name Zhao Xiangshan. It seemed that guy was hiding very deep. However, now was not the time to ponder. Zhao Xiangshan. He collected the money into his space and then shifted his gaze to the dozens of wooden boxes placed in the center of the room. He had already noticed these wooden boxes when he first entered. Just by looking at the shape of these wooden boxes, he had his suspicions. Sure enough, prying one open, it contained exactly what he had. Imagine, several brand new, shiny AK-12 rifles. This model was the latest standard weapon equipped by the Ruscountry, a newly modified gun. It improved upon the previous human-machine functional layout, making the gun lighter, more comfortable to use, and with less recoil. Additionally, it was equipped with a picatinny rail, allowing for more attachments to be added to the gun. In the boxes below, he also discovered many modification kits and a large amount of ammunition. Additionally, he discovered some shells and grenades, but unfortunately, no cannons. However, for him, this was already a major discovery. Just the ammunition in this box, he estimated, could be worth tens of millions. No wonder Zhao Shang Yun valued this batch of goods so highly, it had to be delivered to South Myanmar. That place is rife with warlords, and if he couldn’t deliver on time, those warlords wouldn’t be easy to deal with. If things went wrong, they might even send assassins to kill him. But now he didn’t have to worry, he was responsible for accepting these goods himself. So many treasures which were useless in the real world would still have great potential in another realm. He was actually contemplating that next time he went to the other world he should bring more heavy equipment along. After all, after witnessing a local war he had grown concerned about his own safety. Now with these items he felt he had the means to protect himself. He never expected that raiding Zhao’s stronghold would yield so many treasures. Unfortunately, this was just one of his warehouses. He saw on the computer that Zhao Shang Yun recorded at least three more such warehouses. However, those three were all located around Kaijong village. That place was a den of hidden talents, and the Zhao family had operated there for many years, with their eyes and ears everywhere. Now that Zhao Shang Yun was dead, the Zhao family’s influence in Haiyan village had basically collapsed. There was no need for him to chase them down to Kaijong village to wipe them out completely. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to, he just knew he didn’t have that kind of strength yet. The reason he was able to bring down the Zhao family this time was entirely due to leveraging power against power, relying on the influence of modern internet public opinion. He caught the Zhao family off guard. He scared them out of their stronghold in Haiyan village. If they had managed to stabilize their position, gathered resources for a few days, and activated their connections in the town and city, it was very likely that this incident would have been swept under the rug. Fortunately, he and Pan Depang had pursued them relentlessly, completely disrupting their formation and killing Zhao Shangyun, their leader. That was what dealt them. A fatal blow. If he had chased them to Kaijiang village, it could have backfired, he might not have caught the Zhao family and instead exposed himself. At that point, they could have ambushed him from the shadows and that would have been troublesome. So this operation would end here, and it was a complete success. Yang Chen stored the weapons and ammunition in his space, then checked the room again to ensure nothing was overlooked. He then went back to the previous room to check around, washing away the bloodstains. He collected the shell casings and cleaned the place thoroughly. Once he confirmed there was nothing left behind, he withdrew. The few vehicles outside were naturally also taken into his possession, ready to be used in the other world. The village chief of Haiyan village, Yen Deji, had been having a headache lately. His already sparse hair had become even shinier and balder recently. This was all due to a series of events that had him worried. It all started with the black workshop set up by the Zhao family at the foot of the mountain in the south of the village, which was raided. When he heard about this and watched the short videos uploaded by others about the black workshop, Yen Dizi was so furious he felt dizzy. After all, his daughter was studying at the experimental high school in town, relying on the Zhao family’s meal provisions. But to say he was unaware of the situation at the Zhao family’s black workshop would be untrue. Initially, Zhao Shang Yun only told him he was setting up a sauerkraut factory to supply a certain large enterprise. Who would have thought he was actually making rotten sauerkraut and providing such filthy school meals? When Zhao Shang Yun sought his approval for land, he was reluctant to grant it but didn’t dare refuse. After all, the Zhao family was a prominent household in the village, not only wealthy but also with a significant following. He had heard plenty about the Zhao family’s glorious deeds over the years, so he didn’t dare offend them. Moreover, they pay hundreds of thousands in contribution fees to the village committee every year. So he just turned a blind eye to that matter. Unexpectedly, they have now poked a hole in the sky. That black workshop was shut down, and he has been called in for questioning several times. Fortunately, he managed to handle it each time because he truly knew nothing about what was happening in that workshop. If he had known that the Zhao family was doing such things, he would never have approved their land application. Luckily, this incident was just a minor issue compared to the crimes committed by the Zhao family. The key issue was still their underground D venue, which was the real big deal. He heard that two little devils were caught, and under the government’s powerful psychological pressure, along with the collective disappearance of the Zhao family, they quickly confessed. Originally, it was an investigation team organized by the town, but as they learned more from those people, the investigation team became increasingly alarmed. In the end, they reported it to the city, and a special task force was organized by the city’s investigation agency to look into it. Especially in the past two days, it was said that the special task force received an anonymously mailed ledger. Now things have escalated, many people connected to the Zhao family have been implicated and called in for questioning. Many of the Zhao family’s henchmen have either been captured or fled. The Zhao family, which once ran rampant in Haiyan village, has now completely vanished. The reason he managed to escape was probably because his rank was too low. He wasn’t even qualified to be on the Zhao family’s ledger. This should have been a cause for celebration, but recently he couldn’t feel happy about it at all. Because. The bank has been coming to him every day to demand repayment. The bank’s debt was due to the ranch set up by the Zhao family. That ranch was established by the Zhao family. But much of the land was transferred from the villagers. Some villagers did not receive the transfer fees, which meant they had essentially invested in the ranch. The village. also contributed some landish shares in that ranch, which had been operating for two years, and this year everyone was waiting for the ranch to yield profits and share the dividends. Who would have thought that at such a critical moment, the Zhao family would get into such big trouble? The most crucial part was that the Zhao family had vanished without a trace, and even the cattle and sheep from the ranch disappeared overnight. Later, when manager Huang learned that the Zhao family had collapsed, he also packed up and fled overnight. As a result, no one could clarify the whereabouts of the cattle and sheep in the ranch. Naturally, the bank came knocking to collect the debt, confiscating the luxurious mansion of the Zhao family. But how much could a self-built house in the village be worth, no matter how luxurious? So they planned to seal off the ranch and auction it off. This time, the villagers were unhappy as they still had their shares in the ranch and even the village had shares. On what grounds could the bank sell it off? Thus, in the past two days, people have been coming to Yendeji’s house to cause a scene. Besides the villagers, bank representatives also came to persuade him to help convince. the villagers. But how could he dare to do that? Until this morning, the bank called him. They said they had contacted a client interested in taking over the farm. However, they needed all three parties to sit down and discuss it together, which finally lifted Yen Deji’s spirits. He tidied himself up at home in the morning and then went to the village committee, making sure the meeting room was cleaned early. At 10 o’clock in the morning, three SUVs drove into the village. Soon, a big man jumped out of one of the cars. Yendeji took a look and thought, oh, isn’t that the second brother of the young family? This guy had some issues, not long ago he even set fire to the Zhao family’s second son. Later, he didn’t know how that was handled and this guy disappeared from the village. Who would have thought he would return this time looking radiant? And judging by his appearance, he seemed to have recovered quite a bit. At this moment he approached the middle vehicle and opened the door.A tall, middle-aged man in a suit with slicked back, hair, stepped out of the car. His serious expression and unsmiling demeanor exuded an impressive aura as he stood there. Meanwhile, several representatives from the bank who had also disembarked were surrounding him with beaming smiles. Why is village chief Yen still dawdling? Come over and say hello. This is Wang Shichang, Mr. Wang, the CEO of Fokin Group. He’s here to invest. At this moment, the president of the Haishi Rural Credit Cooperative, Fatih Zhang, called out to Yen Deji who quickly walked up to the man. The man blanced at him indifferently. For some reason, Yen Deji didn’t dare to meet his gaze and could only extend his hand for a light handshake. Village chief Yen, you don’t need to be nervous. I’m back this time to give back to my hometown. It was unclear what was going on with Mr. Wang, but his voice was indeed very distinctive, and his tone and manner of speaking were quite stiff. Fatty Zhang quickly smiled and explained, Mr. Wang’s ancestors also came from our Haiyan village, but they’ve been living overseas for nearly a hundred years. This time, he’s following his ancestors’ wishes, on one hand, he’s here to pay respects to his ancestors, and on the other, he’s here to give back to his hometown. Upon hearing this, Yen Diji’s face immediately lit up with a smile. Oh, so you’re a fellow villager. That’s wonderful, but our village doesn’t have anyone with the surname Wang. Ahem, Fatty Zhang coughed lightly a couple of times and shot a fierce glare at Yen Diji. Yen Diji’s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly added. With a smile, huh, there isn’t one now, but there used to be a few hundred years ago. Back then, the Wang surname was quite prominent in our village. At that moment, Mr. Wang forced a stiff smile. Yes, it’s true. Decades ago, most of us with the Wang surname moved away, leaving only one family with the surname Yang. In fact, Yen Deji’s family had only moved to Haiyan village in the last 20 years and he had no idea whether there were any Wangs in the village before. But did it really matter? Actually, this Mr. Wang is a distant cousin of mine and we only recently got in touch. He’s been involved in large-scale farming abroad and is very optimistic about the domestic market. So he wants to invest in a project here. At this moment, Yang’s second son, Yang Zhikai, looked radiant, showing no signs of any mental illness. Could it be that he had been pretending all these years? Yendeji felt a bit suspicious, but he quickly shook his head with a bitter smile. Why worry about that now? As long as Mr. Wang could resolve. Matters today, he would be willing to call Yang Zhikai dad if needed. So, Mr. Wang, what are you interested in regarding our village? Yen Deji asked tentatively, only to be met with a fierce glare from President Zhang of the Credit Cooperative. Clearly, he thought Yen Deji was being naive and asking a question that lacked depth. It’s already been said that Mr. Wang used to be in the farming business, so naturally, he wants to invest in a farm. That’s right. Didn’t the Zhao family just vacate their farm? Their farm still owes us over 5 million. At that time, when they leased the land and built the slaughterhouse, we provided the funding support. Now that the owner is missing, the farm and slaughterhouse have been sealed off and the higher-ups want us to negotiate a solution. We’ve discussed this a few times before, but the debts were too tangled so we couldn’t resolve it. This time, Mr. Wang is willing to take over the Zhao family’s farm and a series of related debts. He’s here today to discuss the future of the farm with everyone. Please find the representatives of the villagers so we can sit down together and discuss. Manager Zhang explained the purpose of their visit and Yan. Dagi naturally agreed wholeheartedly.to be honest, the Zhao family’s farm is quite large. People from the nearby villages all know that this farm has great potential, but the problem is that all the cattle and sheep inside have suddenly disappeared. Only nearly a thousand pigs are left, and they owe the bank several million in loans. As a result, even if someone wants to get into farming, no one is willing to take over. After all, once they take over, they will be in debt, and right now, the price of live pigs is continuously dropping. Taking over these more than a thousand pigs is not an asset, it’s practically a liability. Every day, they need to feed them, which costs a lot of money. Meanwhile, the credit union is urging the village to repay the loans every day, as the village committee is also one of the shareholders of the farm. Now that the Zhao family has run away, they naturally want to get money from the village. Therefore, Yen Deji has been wanting to hide in the mountains recently. Now that someone is willing to take over, he is naturally pleased to see such an outcome. He quickly contacted several village representatives and everyone was very happy that someone was willing to take over. The negotiations went smoothly because Mr. Wang was indeed very generous. He was willing to take over the Zhao family’s farm and the 5 million loan from the credit union. At the same time, he also proposed a condition to give the village 2 million to buy out the village’s shares in the farm in one go. He wanted to run it as a sole proprietorship. As for the villagers’ interests, that could be discussed. Those who wanted money could be compensated based on the land they previously leased calculated according to their share. Those who did not want money could receive livestock, such as cattle and sheep, at market price. Moreover, Mr. Wang also shared his vision for the future. He invested in this farm not just to raise cattle and sheep, his main goal for the future was to raise turkeys. He was very optimistic about the turkey farming project, believing it had great potential in the future. It could be seen as a good supplement to the domestic protein market. Yendeji naturally knew about turkeys and had even eaten them before. However, he thought they were not very tasty, as there had been attempts to promote them in rural areas before, but they failed because the chicken meat was not appealing. Hearing that Mr Wang wanted to pursue this project, he was still quite interested. Mr Wang also promised the villagers that once the farm was established, they would recruit workers from the village and buy chicks for the villagers, allowing them to engage in farming as well, with the farm responsible for purchasing. In short, the goal was to achieve. common prosperity for everyone. Despite Mr. Wang’s poker face, one couldn’t help but admire his charisma. He spoke clearly and logically, and with just a few simple sentences, he painted a beautiful future for everyone. Not only would he make money himself, but he also wanted to help everyone else make money, all to give back to his hometown. Who? Wouldn’t like such a big boss? Therefore, Mr. Wang Shuiqiang’s acquisition of the Zhao family’s farm was a resounding success without any effort. The credit union, the village. and the villagers all benefited, making it a win-win situation for everyone. What had originally given Yen Deji a headache, the chaotic farm, was quickly sorted out by Mr. Wang, who efficiently cleared the debt relations and resolved everything swiftly. In the future, my company headquarters will be established in Bazho, and the management of. The farm will mainly be entrusted to my cousin Yang Zhikai. I hope, village head Yen, and the elders in the village, will take good care of him. Mr. Wang finally said. Earnestly, while Yen Diji and several village representatives nodded vigorously. You can rest assured, Mr. Wang, this is a must. Exactly, Xiao Yang is one of us, and now. He wants to lead us to prosperity together, so we will definitely support him. While people were saying all sorts of celebratory words, their hearts were mixed with various. Emotions. Damn, who would have thought that the guy who had been crazy in the village for 10 years would turn his life around overnight, what a twist of fate. The general direction. of the matter was agreed upon, and right on the spot, the bank sent someone to draft the contract. Mr. Wang also brought in a team of lawyers, and they quickly reviewed the contract. The credit union and the villagers looked it over and expressed no objections. Then came the signing and sealing, and that afternoon, the credit union lifted the mortgage on the ranch and completed the transfer of ownership. By that afternoon, the village’s account had also received the two million that had been wired over. With such decisiveness, everyone felt that Mr. Wang was reliable. Once the business was taken care of, it was inevitable to celebrate with food and drink. Originally, Mr. Wang was supposed to return to the city but in the end, he was warmly kept back by the villagers. This Wang Xiu Chang is, of course, the clone that Yang Chen brought back from another world. Initially, after wiping out the Zhao family, Yang Chen intended for his uncle to step in and take over the Zhao family’s inheritance. However, after seeing the account book left by Zhao Shang Yun in the cave, he changed his mind. The Zhao family’s underground business was surprisingly large, involving many shady figures. Moreover, it was still uncertain where Zhao Shangshan was and what his wealth was like. If he let his uncle take the lead at this time, it would be dangerous. So he arranged for Wang Shenzhen to take. On the role of an overseas investor, with this layer of identity protection, handling many matters became much easier. As for Wang Shenzhen’s identity issue, wasn’t there that. Computer master Stephen King? This cloning expert in computers, after becoming mature, was arranged by Yang Chen to study the computer knowledge of this world at home. Given the knowledge reserve of this Falken star person, the computer technology on Bluestar in this era was as simple as kindergarten material. In just one day, he had already grasped the software development and hardware development levels of this world. Along the way, he also became the top hacker in this world. With such a powerhouse, Wang Shicheng’s identity was well resolved. They even magically created a complete set of growth histories for both of them. As for Wang Shichan’s investment strategy upon returning to Haiyan Village, it was formulated after discussions between Yang Chan and his uncle. Yang Chan had complex feelings towards the farmers. Many farmers were simple and kind-hearted people, but there were also quite a few who were profit-driven and lazy. Therefore, investing in rural areas was not an easy task. If you didn’t do well, that would be one thing, but if you did well, it would attract envy from many. once someone became envious they would set traps for you over the years there have been cases where a certain large-scale growers vegetables were stolen overnight and watermelons were smashed in the middle of the night there were also fish ponds that had been raised for a year just when they were about to harvest only to be poisoned and wiped out haven’t there been enough such news so dealing with them requires a lot of skill the reason they were able to smoothly take over the xiao family’s assets this time was of course due to their generosity They took on the debts of the ranch, then gave the village 2 million to let them withdraw. They also aimed to lead the villagers towards common prosperity. Such a vision is something most people have never seen before. Just think about how the Zhao family had been living in the village all these years. It can’t be said they were bullies, but they definitely ran rampant in the area. If they wanted to take someone’s land, today, they would just take it. If you disagreed, that very night, someone would break into your home to smash things, and there had even been instances of them blocking your way at night and setting fires. Afterwards, you wouldn’t have anywhere to seek justice, if you dared to ask for compensation, they would break your legs. And now look at Boss. Wang, compared to Zhao Shang-Yun, he is simply worlds apart. When Zhao Shang-Yun returned, he was not even worthy to carry Boss Wang’s shoes, this is exactly the effect that Yang, Chen and his second uncle wanted. They spoke of leading everyone towards common prosperity, and they were not just saying it for show. They genuinely wanted to do this. Because. To develop well in the countryside, one must have connections. Moreover, considering that they had taken over the Zhao family’s business, and both of Zhao’s sons, Zhao Gao and Zhao Guang, had run away, it was impossible to think they wouldn’t come back for revenge in the future. If they relied solely on themselves, it would indeed be very difficult to guard against these petty people. But if they could unite the villagers around them, heh heh, then when the Zhao family returned and tried to stir up trouble, they would taste what it was like to be surrounded by the people and to experience the iron fist of the populace. So, while they seem to have suffered a loss today, spending quite a bit. Of unnecessary money, in Yang Chen and his second uncle’s eyes, this was called a combination of grace and power. Winning the people’s hearts would make it much easier to carry out work in the village in the future. For instance, at the banquet in the village, General Manager Wang mentioned that he wanted to contract more land. Village head Yen, I heard that the factory at the foot of Nanshan has already been sealed? This time, Yen Diji was very clever. He immediately grasped the meaning behind General Manager Wang’s words. General Manager Wang, are you interested in that piece of land? Well, I do have some ideas. At this moment, the chubby Zhang, who was drinking and had turned red, in the face, also perked up. Today, he had recovered 5 million and helped the credit cooperative solve a large amount of bad debt, which not only related to his year-end bonus, but could even lead to further advancement after the new year. His achievements were all thanks to the support of this foreign investment tycoon today. Now, hearing that the Tycoon was interested in expanding investment, the credit cooperative was naturally very interested in his project. That’s right, although we’ve already secured this breeding farm, I feel it’s still not enough. I plan to acquire more land. I want to set up a feed factory so that I can provide stable feed support for my breeding farm, thereby reducing operating costs. This was also Yang Chen’s idea. In fact, during his time in the otherworld, he noticed that the wild cattle and sheep there were all robust and well-fed. their physiques about twice the size of their counterparts on Blue Star. The reason those cattle and sheep grew so strong, he thought, might be partly due to the pleasant climate on Falkenstar. Although the northern region he was in had harsh winters, most of the time, it was warm and humid year-round. Additionally, the oxygen content in the air was very high, which contributed to the large size of the wildlife. Another reason was that the local wild cattle and sheep had very rich nutrition. He discovered that many local crops were very suitable for making feed. For example, he found a type of purple grass that the local cattle and sheep loved to eat. In his view, that crop was very similar to alfalfa on Blue Star, with a very high protein content. It was very suitable for herbivorous animals like cattle and sheep, and there were also plenty of local beans. With rich nutritional value, all of these could be brought back to make feed. On Blue Star, anyone who had worked in the breeding industry knew that feed was the largest cost. In the breeding business, often accounting for 40-50% of total expenses. So, if they could occasionally bring back some feed from the other world and mix it with local feed for feeding, it would naturally greatly reduce the breeding costs. At this moment, village head Yen and Zhang, after hearing Wang Xiuqian’s words, immediately had their eyes light up. Great. This idea is fantastic. General Manager Wang, do you need financial support? The two spoke almost in unison. At this moment, the clone Wang Xiuqian forced a stiff smile. So, village head Yen, when can that piece of land be secured at the earliest? That depends on your needs. We can theoretically approve it at any time, we are ready to cooperate with you. Yen Dixies was thinking quickly at this moment. With a major client like Mr. Wang, Haiyan Village was definitely about to take off. Having a breeding farm and a feed factory at home would solve so many employment issues for the village. Moreover, once the feed factory was built, the entire village would benefit. This meant that the villagers could obtain cheap feed from the factory. As a result, every household could engage in breeding, and with livestock, an improved standard of living would be just around the corner. At this moment, Wang Xiuqiang shifted his gaze to the credit union’s Zhang Fati. What’s this? President Zhang, are you also interested? In participating in my investment plan? In the afternoon, he had seen Zhang bring 5 million in cash to deposit into the credit union to repay a loan. Zhang Fati had. No doubts about Mr. Wang’s strength. He knew these were the tricks of businessmen, if a bank was willing to lend them money, they certainly wouldn’t refuse. After all, using someone else’s money to run one’s own business was something any sensible boss would never turn down. He had also managed to complete a very impressive transaction. This matter was a win-win for both him and Mr. Wine, so why wouldn’t he be happy about it? Of course, our Heishi Credit Union was established to support local enterprises, for entrepreneurs. Like Mr. Wang, who are committed to giving back to their hometown and building a new countryside, our credit union will certainly provide strong support. Since they were eager to have Mr. Wang cooperate, they naturally piled on various flattering titles without hesitation. Wang Shiqiang, who was not very familiar with the ways of the world, would not be easily swayed by these sweet words. He could only force a smile and continue, then, President Zhang, my plan is quite grand, I wonder how much you can support? Oh, Mr. Wang, what plans do you have? Feel free to share. Wang Xixiang sat up straight and cleared his throat. My return to invest in breeding is not a spur of the moment. Decision, I genuinely have high hopes for the future development of the domestic market. As people’s living standards improve, their demands for high-quality living are also continuously rising. Currently, the highest per capita meat consumption in the world is in the Eagle Country, with an average annual consumption of 120 kilograms per person. The second is kangaroo country, with an average annual consumption of 111 kilograms, while we only consume 58 kilograms per person. And this is just the average, many places consume even less. Moreover, this includes all types of meat like beef, lamb, chicken, pork, and fish. As our living standards improve and people’s demands for quality of life increase, the demand for meat will also rise year by year. Furthermore, with the popularization of nutrition science and the improvement of people’s understanding. Of healthy eating, there will be significant distinctions in meat consumption in the future. For example, the proportion of pork consumption will decrease, while the consumption of high-protein, low-fat meats like beef and chicken will increase. So I am very optimistic about this market. Mr. Wang’s seemingly casual remarks were well-reasoned. And supported by evidence. Zhang Fatty and Yandiziz nodded in agreement, indeed, in recent years, as they had a bit more money at home, they had indeed been eating less. Pork and opting more for beef, lamb, chicken, or fish. Because everyone knew that pork had a high fat content, and eating too much could easily lead to high cholesterol. And as for our country, we are currently very behind in modern breeding. There are even many people who believe that grass-fed cattle are healthier, while those fed with feed are not healthy. I dare say, if they were to visit the eagle country and maple leaf country and see the modern breeding farms there, it would absolutely overturn their perceptions. In their place, the old ways of grass-fed livestock are long gone, they have already designed a completely new industrialized. farming process. It’s more accurate to say they are running a factory than a ranch. Of course, we can’t just copy their technology outright, after all, we don’t have their resources. They have vast lands and sparse populations, so their factories can be infinitely large, but we can’t do that. That’s why I’ve invited experts to redesign an industrialized farm. President Wang spoke grandly, and beside him, Zhang the Fat and Yen Deji listened with rising excitement. This President Wang is truly extraordinary. He is a big boss with real vision, just his insights are something these local bumpkins could never hope to match. Industrialized farming? They’ve never even heard of it. Look at that, he wants to implement a factory-style farming model, this is going to be fascinating. The general idea is that I want to build a modern cattle barn, providing enough space for the cows to move around. After all, when raising cattle, you can’t keep them cooped up in a small room all year round, over time, the cows will get sick. We also need to allocate time for workers to clean the barn every day. and we need to collect the cow dung at designated points, as this stuff is highly polluting. However, we have a very advanced fermentation technology. After collecting a large amount, we can produce biogas. With this biogas, we plan to build a small power plant to supply electricity and heating to the feed factory, the farm, and the slaughterhouse. Moreover, the fermented cow dung can be turned into organic fertilizer. We have the relevant technology for that. President Wang spoke eloquently, while Zhang the fat was utterly captivated. This boss Wang is making grand moves. It was only now that he understood this was far more than just investing in a farm. They are creating a complete commercial closed loop. If he can pull this project off, his enterprise will no longer be just a local business. If done well, it could easily make it into the top 100. Companies in the country. Even getting listed on the new third board would be a piece of cake. President Wang is definitely a talent, with his eloquence and the way he paints such a wonderful business. Prospect. Just thinking about it makes Zhang the fat drool. No, they absolutely have to get involved in this project. The meal could be said to be a joyful gathering of hosts and guests. At first, Yen, Daji and Zhang the fat were just looking for an excuse to spend public funds. But unexpectedly, after President Wang laid out his grand business blueprint, the two were genuinely stunned. By the end, they had lost all interest in eating and drinking, because they knew that understanding President Wang’s business plan was the real deal. Only by understanding could they think about how to get involved. and smoothly catch a ride on his coattails. Before the meal was finished, Yendeji had already made up his mind and repeatedly expressed his intentions to President Wang. President Wang, you can rest. Assured, in the future, if you want to invest and have your eye on our village’s land, just let me know. I guarantee to secure the land for you, if anyone in the village dares to gossip, I’ll tear their mouths apart. Yendeji almost pounded his chest in assurance, and the other village representatives accompanying them nodded in agreement. Indeed, everyone was shocked by the grand blueprint president. Wang had painted. Although they were all farmers who had spent their lives digging for food in the dirt, they weren’t foolish, they were all waiting for a good opportunity. And today, that opportunity had arrived, so everyone naturally wanted to seize it with all their might. Just looking at the projects President Wang described, each one seemed to have the potential to turn stone into gold. For instance, in modern industrial farming, let’s not even mention anything else, building a factory requires manpower, right? It requires materials, right? These engineering projects and the supply of raw materials, if they can fall into the hands of the villagers, wouldn’t everyone benefit? Moreover, with the subsequent industrialized farming, no matter how modernized it becomes, you still need people to work, right? How many employment issues could this solve? And there are also feed factories, biogas plants, and organic fertilizer factories. Everyone comes from the countryside and knows very well what biogas and organic fertilizers are all about. In fact, years ago, the government also tried to promote the collection of household waste in rural areas to produce biogas, which would then provide centralized heating for the villages. Unfortunately, after two years, it couldn’t be promoted because the funding required was too substantial to sustain. Later on, many villagers went to work in the cities, leaving their homes unoccupied and not even cooking. Who would use all that biogas? If no one uses it, it can be quite dangerous, so no one pursued it further. However, just because no one pursued. It doesn’t mean everyone is unaware of its benefits. Take biogases for instance, it mainly consists of methane, which is an excellent fuel. In recent years, with everyone tightening environmental protection measures and reducing pollution, methane has actually become a great alternative fuel in the villages. Moreover, using cow dung for composting isn’t a new practice, after fermentation and some processing, it can indeed turn into very good organic fertilizer. Not to mention, it’s healthier than chemical fertilizers and can effectively reduce the cost of farming. Therefore, if these two projects can be realized, it would undoubtedly be beneficial for Haiyan village without any drawbacks. For Zhang Fatih, this project is even more incredible. The villagers are thinking about how much improvement these projects could bring to their lives while he is considering how much money it would take to complete them. Although the land in Haiyan village isn’t worth much, infrastructure development, purchasing equipment, hiring people, and training all require money. When you add it all up, these projects would need at least a dozen small investments to be completed. and for him, this is an opportunity. Nowadays, banks and credit unions are not short on money, nor are they afraid to lend it out. What they fear is not having good projects or investing in the wrong ones. A few years ago, when everyone had money, they were certainly willing to lend it to real estate companies, especially since the real estate industry was booming at that time. However, in the past two years, with the governments, Control over real estate and a strong push for the financial sector to support the real economy. Funds are being forced into the real sector to support the upgrading and transformation of domestic industries. The problem is, although the slogans are loud, very few are genuinely willing to invest in the real economy. Why? Because the real economy is just too difficult to manage. The investment cycle is long, the cost recovery is slow, and the risks are incredibly high, one misstep, and the investment could go down the drain. Ask yourself, which bank would be willing to invest in such projects? Therefore, in recent years, the most troublesome issue for the domestic financial circle has been the scarcity of quality assets. It’s not that people lack money or don’t want to invest in the real economy. It’s just that there are too few quality real projects and everyone is hesitant to invest. But this project by General Wang is clearly a quality project, because he is creating a complete commercial, closed loop, which makes perfect sense from a business logic perspective. First, he sets up a feed factory, then supplies feed to his own farming operation, and any surplus can be sold to the villagers. It’s well known that feed is always in demand in rural areas. Moreover, he plans to implement industrialized farming, which is a very advanced concept in the country. It’s not that people didn’t know about it before, they did, but they just didn’t know how to go about it. Although ranchers in the Eagle Country have set an example, everyone knows that we can’t learn from them because the geographical environments of the two countries are different. They choose to implement industrialized farming in vast, sparsely populated rural areas where land is abundant, cows can be housed in single rooms, and then every day at a set time, cowboys drive the cows out to graze. Although it’s only for a few hours, it allows the cows to move around sufficiently. Meanwhile, workers take this opportunity to clean the cow sheds, trying to minimize the risk of bacteria and viruses to the cow’s health. Additionally, with scientifically formulated feed, their cows are able to be sold very quickly, basically within a year. On the other hand, we often have to raise them for a year and a half, and in some places, even three years. This breeding cycle can crush the cash flow of those farmers. It’s precisely because their capital turnover is fast that their farms can easily raise tens of thousands of cows. Once they reach scale, the breeding costs naturally decrease. But we simply can’t achieve that. First, we don’t have that much space, and second, the feed is inadequate. Over there, feed prices are quite cheap because they have a large supply of corn and alfalfa, so the feed costs are very low. But what? About us? Both corn and alfalfa need to be imported, so how can we lower those costs? That’s why a lot of imported beef arrives at the port priced at just over 10 yuan per kilogram. But our beef, when it hits the market, is basically over 30, even 40 yuan per pound. This is the gap. And this Mr. Wang clearly has ideas and a way forward, if he can really achieve what he claims. With feed. Factories, industrialized farms, waste recycling biogas plants, and even plans to build a small power plant to ensure energy self-sufficiency. This is such a perfect business logic, such a perfect business. Lou, if this is successful, then his company would surely be a unicorn. Moreover, this project seems very simple, but if you really want to make it happen, there are considerable technical difficulties involved. For instance, industrialized farming has a very high technological cost. You need a very comprehensive scientific management system, such as when to feed the cows, when to give them water. How much to feed, when to provide salt blocks, and how to formulate the mineral ratios for the salt blocks. How to distinguish sick cows from healthy ones, and how to treat them. Even the cleanliness of the cow sheds, as well as the harmless treatment, temperature, and humidity control, all have very high requirements. In the past, there were people in our country who wanted to do this, but later, they consulted with the Americans. The hardware aspect was manageable, but this scientific management program would cost you several million US dollars. Moreover, it needs to be updated every year, which means you have to pay every year. Later, the investors thought about it and decided against it. These so-called management programs are actually the experiences summarized by them through decades of scientific breeding. Then they turned it into a management program using computers. At that point, as long as each employee is familiar with their workflow, the breeding work will be much simpler and easier. And this is the essence of modernized farming. It’s definitely not just about the modern equipment we can see, how many cash milking machines are in the ranch, or how many advanced trucks there are. The truly impressive part lies in those areas we cannot see. Also, the biogas fermentation and the production of organic fertilizers may seem very simple. But in reality, the technological content involved is quite significant. For example, there are people in our rural areas who collect cow dung for composting, but everyone knows that this stuff must be left for a certain period. Otherwise, if. It doesn’t ferment completely, it won’t turn into fertilizer, instead, it will become toxic waste. Using it in the fields can breed many pests and diseases. Over there, the Americans have many super-large organic fertilizer factories. In fact, developed countries like the US, Europe and Japan have already achieved over 90% usage of organic fertilizers. Meanwhile, we are still heavily using chemical fertilizers, which highlights the gap between us and their development of green agriculture. They can have so much organic fertilizer thanks to those large organic fertilizer factories.A large amount of livestock manure was collected, along with some chopped corn stalks and other agricultural waste. During the composting process, they would add their proprietary microbial cultures to the waste pile. This significantly accelerates the fermentation speed of the organic fertilizer, reducing the composting time. At the same time, it makes the waste more nutritious, nourishing the land. And this is exactly what we lack the most. If you don’t believe it, you can go buy some imported organic fertilizers and see how much they cost. Then compare it with our own production, the price difference is not trivial. So, this organic fertilizer is actually a very promising industry. The fact that Mr. Wang can speak so openly about it indicates that he must have confidence in his technology. If his project really succeeds, he will definitely make more money than just from the breeding farm. Those feed factories and fertilizer plants, each one of them can stand on its own. Realizing this, President. Zhang suddenly felt a surge of excitement, his whole body starting to heat up. Mr. Wang, just tell me, how are these projects planned? How much funding do you need? At this moment, Wang Xicheng shifted. His gaze to Zhang the fatty, his expression a mix of amusement and skepticism. Well, these are originally business secrets. But seeing how enthusiastic President Zhang and village head Yen are, I won’t keep it to myself. My project is divided into three phases. The first phase mainly involves the renovation of the breeding farm and the construction of the feed factory. For these two parts, I estimate an investment of 100 million. This includes site construction and equipment procurement. As for hiring personnel and materials, there may be additional costs later. As for the funding gap, ha, actually, I can handle it all by myself. Wang Xiuqiang spoke casually, but President Zhang on the opposite side was not pleased to hear this. Hey, Mr. Wang, you’re doing. Big business, how can you put all your eggs in one basket? Moreover, for such a large project, our bank is also willing to provide financial support, after all, it aligns with our shared goal of promoting rural prosperity. Since last year, the higher-ups have been urging us to strongly support small and medium-sized enterprises and revitalize the real economy. I see that your project just happens to meet our standards. So, when I get back, I’ll report to the higher-ups tomorrow to seek their support. Mr. Wang, if you’re. Willing, please provide us with some detailed information about your company, along with a feasibility report. Then we can organize a survey and grant you a credit limit. How does that sound? President Zhang, who had been automatically imagining the grand business plan of Wang Shuiqiang, now felt a surge of excitement. Looking at Wang Shuiqiang’s enterprise, it was like a future unicorn. If he missed this opportunity, President Zhang might as well find a block of tofu to smash his head against. If he could catch this ride, just the. Growth dividends from Mr. Wan’s enterprise would be enough for him to live off for over a decade. Moreover, if managed properly, he could even take some shares in the future. So, for both public and private reasons, he must strongly support this project. It’s worth noting that recently, the higher-ups have been assigning them tasks, putting pressure on them to find profitable ventures. But in this day and age, high-quality projects are not that easy to find, right? Even if there are, it wouldn’t be their rural bank’s turn. And encountering Wang Xiuqiang this time was like a pie falling from the sky for him. This was a blessing from heaven, so he absolutely had to seize it. Meanwhile, Wang Xiuqiang’s attitude was quite high, oh? How much credit limit can you approve? Well, let’s say. Three million? Zheng the fatty tentatively asked, but Mr. Wang frowned. Such a small amount? I might as well pay for it myself, it’s pointless. Hiss, Lezheng fatty inhaled sharply, truly a big businessman, several million w was nothing compared to their eyes. Well, then. Zheng Fatty’s face turned bright red, unsure if it was from drinking too much or the heat. Opposite him, Wang Xiuqian forced a stiff smile, this project requires continuous investment. The total scale is over a billion. If you want to get involved, you need to prepare at least a hundred million. Wang Xiuqian’s words made Zheng Fatty hesitate a bit. They did have the money at their credit union, but it was difficult to get such a large amount all at once. However, thinking about the grand vision Wang Xiuqian. Painted, he nodded vigorously, don’t worry, President Wang, leave this to me. Meanwhile, on the other side, Yan Dizi had already switched to a starry-eyed expression. A project worth over a billion. If he could get a piece of that pie. But this couldn’t be. Rushed, he wanted to ask President Wang for some projects to work on, yet President Wang always wore a stern face, making him hesitant to approach. Looking over at the other side, Yang Zhikai was indulging in a feast and an idea formed in his mind. Hmm, if. He could build a good relationship with this Yang Air, wouldn’t that work? After all, President Wang had said that when he wasn’t around, Yang Air was his full proxy. They were all from the same hometown. When he fell ill a few years back, the villagers had taken good care of him. On the winding mountain road, a business vehicle was moving slowly, carrying Yang Chan and the others back from Haiyan village. This time, however, it was President Wang who had just been commanding at the dinner table, driving as a clone. Although his emotional DNA had been edited out, they had been enhanced physically. It’s not an exaggeration to say they had superior physical qualities, so the little bit of alcohol he had just consumed had long been metabolized. Thus, on the way back he was the one driving while Yang Chan and his second uncle sat in the back seat. This trip to Haiyan village to recover the Zhao families. Inheritance had gone very smoothly. In fact, they mainly came for this ranch, with the Zhao family scattered, this breeding farm had become a hot potato. so they easily took it over, and the subsequent series of plans were naturally designed by Wang Shiqiang. After understanding their family’s development situation, one must admit he was truly a super-management talent. In the past, Yang, Qin did business mostly by taking one step at a time, without thinking too far ahead. But this management master from Fokinstar, after understanding the Yang family’s situation and some of his future plans, helped him formulate a new development plan, originally. He and his second uncle wanted to take back the ranch simply to cover up the source of the meat he had brought from Falkenstar. After all, in the restaurant business, the cost of ingredient procurement is one of the most important parts of enterprise costs, accounting for about 40-50% of the costs for every restaurant. In this regard, there’s no room for half-truths. For example, if they raised some livestock on the ranch and mixed in some meat from another world, he estimated that the material costs for their hamburger shop could be reduced by at least 20%. This way, they wouldn’t fear fierce competition. However, after Wang Shuxian learned about their plan, he quickly pointed out its roughness and shortcomings. He directly told them that if they wanted to engage in breeding, they should do it seriously. Moreover, as long as the breeding was done well, even without bringing meat back from Falkenstar, they could still control costs to be 20% lower than their competitors. Yang Chen was shocked upon hearing this, how could that be possible? Then Wang Shuxian painted a brand new blueprint for the breeding industry. It was to engage in modern industrialized breeding, completely breaking away from the current mainstream extensive free-range model in the country. In fact, a long time ago, domestic breeders had wanted to adopt an industrialized breeding model, unfortunately. Due to limitations in venue, costs, and inadequate technology, it has never been realized. So, the current farming in the country is mostly still extensive farming models. To put it simply, it is close to the free-range farming in rural areas, but slightly more scientific than that. Aside from the white-feathered chickens that don’t require much space, other livestock farming models are generally similar. They need to break out of this cycle and fully implement scientific farming. For example, when Wang Xiuqiang said he wanted to build a modern cattle barn, it wasn’t just talk. He genuinely wanted to construct a large building. But why build a building to raise cattle? This is mainly to solve the problem of limited terrain. We don’t have as much open flat land as the Eagle Nation. Therefore, to achieve large-scale farming, space must be saved. And when raising cattle, you can’t keep them confined in the barn all the time because cows produce a lot of waste every day. You must clean it regularly, otherwise, the breeding of mosquitoes and flies can lead to epidemics. This is also the most troublesome issue for cattle farmers, where to let the cows graze. If it’s too far, there’s no energy. If it’s too close, there’s not enough space, limiting the number of livestock. Moreover, if cows have. short grazing time every day and don’t get exercise, they become weak and are prone to illness. So, Wang Xiuqian drew on the experiences of the Fokin people from back in the day as an interstellar nation. They explored and landed on many planets with harsh environments unsuitable for agriculture and livestock farming. How did they solve the food problem for the colonists? By implementing highly technological indoor farming. They built dozens of tall buildings with the lower floors serving as cattle barns and even separated individual stalls. Then they designed a walkway where every day, at a set time, they would drive the cows from different barns up the walkway. During this time, the cows would have the opportunity to graze and exercise. Meanwhile, workers below would clean the barns, utilizing the underground drainage facilities to collect the cow dung into biogas pits. After a few hours, the cows would complete a round and return to their pens, having had enough exercise and the barns would be cleaned. Then they would bring out another batch of cows to continue. This cycle ensures that all the cows have ample time and space to move around. Additionally, the barns would be equipped with more than just monitoring systems, capable of constantly monitoring the temperature, humidity, and airflow within the barns, ensuring that the environment remains in the state that the cows prefer. This is their high-tech cattle farming model, which, in fact, can be fully realized with Blue Star’s current technological conditions. The only drawback is that the initial investment is relatively high and it is most useful for a country like Longwa, which lacks land and grazing. Conditions. In other countries, either they have vast lands with sparse populations or they simply don’t need that many cows. Due to a smaller population. Therefore, this technological farming model cannot be implemented in other countries but is perfectly suited for us. After hearing Wang Shuiqiang’s design plan, Yang Chen immediately agreed to it on the spot. But where would the money come from? Although they had raided the Zhao family’s old nest and picked up over 5,000 W for free, this amount of money is far from enough to implement this plan. Moreover, Wang Xiuqian’s design plan is certainly not just about building a modern farm. He also wants to build a supporting feed factory, a biogas plant, a fertilizer factory, and even a thermal power plant. Anyone who has raised cattle knows that cows produce a large amount of gas every day. This gas not only pollutes the air but, if emitted, in excess, can even damage the ozone layer in space. Wang Xiuqian told Yang Chen that he has a method for collecting cow gas, which, was, of course, developed by the Fokin people back in the day. After feeding the cows for a certain period, when the feed is expected to have digested to a certain extent and begins to ferment in the cow’s stomachs, producing methane gas, they employ certain methods to collect this waste gas instead of letting the cows expel it through flatulence, the collected methane gas can be stored directly. It can be used as fuel for their power plant, after all, both feed production and livestock farming consume a large amount of electricity. Building their own power plant can completely solve the problem of industrial electricity consumption. Not only Does it utilize recycled waste gas, reducing environmental pollution, but it also makes use of waste by burning this methane to generate electricity? Moreover, a hot water produced from electricity generation can also provide heating for the factory. For instance, it can mainly supply the slaughterhouse, which is a significant user of hot water. Therefore, constructing this closed-loop facility not only achieves energy conservation and environmental protection, but most importantly, it can greatly reduce the operating costs of the enterprise. Of course, the only drawback is the high initial investment. If all these projects are completed, it might require an investment of over a billion. In fact, with the current technological conditions on Bluestar, many livestock farming enterprises can completely achieve such a commercial closed loop. However, most enterprises are unwilling to do so because the initial investment is too high, requiring over a billion. From the perspective of capital turnover and return rate, such an investment is not worthwhile. With that money, investing in real estate where the stock market would yield much quicker returns. Moreover, livestock. Farming also carries risks. If you invest so much and the market is poor that year, you could end up losing everything. Before you even make a profit, the enterprise might go under, which would be a loss. Therefore, very few enterprises are willing to make such a large investment. The reason Wang Shuiqiang advised Yang Chen to do this is that he had planned a very perfect commercial. Closed loop for Yang Chen. Other livestock farming enterprises are afraid to do this because they fear a lack of sales. However, at the front end of their livestock industry chain is Yang Chen’s Mr. Hamburger fast food restaurant. Although this restaurant has just started, with the help of the fantasy sauce, Wang Xicheng deduced that this fast food chain would definitely succeed, and it would be the kind of success that is substantial. If done well, opening 5 to 6 thousand branches nationwide would not be a problem. It might even be possible to expand overseas. If they wait until they reach that scale to integrate the upstream supply chain, it might be a bit late. So rather than waiting to grow large and then adjusting, it’s better to equip it from the start. 1. Must say that Wang Xiuqiang is indeed a qualified management talent, at the very least he knows how to persuade. Even with a poker face, his words are still very motivating. When Yangqin heard that their hamburger shop could open 5 to 6 thousand branches. nationwide and might even go overseas. He really felt a surge of excitement and, in a moment of enthusiasm, approved the blueprint. Designed by Wang Shuiqiang. However, when faced with the enormous construction funds afterward, he was dumbfounded. Wang Shuiqiang had not been completely misleading at the dinner table. He genuinely meant that the first phase of the project would involve a breeding farm and a feed factory. The problem is that the initial investment would require at least a hundred million, and where would that money come from? They only had a little over 50 million in hand and just taking over the Zhao family farm had already cost nearly 10 million. So where would the subsequent funds come from? Wang Xiuqian pointed them to a clear path. Find a bank and leverage. However, regarding this, the Yang family uncle and nephew were completely at a loss. The most they had ever borrowed from. A bank was Yang Chen’s credit card. The thought of getting a hundred million loan from the bank was simply unimaginable. Who would have thought that old Wang would confidently assure them that he would take care of it? As a result, in the time it took to have a meal, he had it all sorted out. Thinking back to when they left, that fat guy was practically thumping his chest, guaranteeing them that he would definitely help them secure the loan. The two of them were still grinning from ear to ear. One must say, Wang Xiuqiang is truly a talent. His persuasive skills are simply remarkable. The grand vision he painted is truly enticing and appealing. The fat man and Yendeji were completely fooled. Yendeji told them to come to the village tomorrow afternoon. He would meet with the village in the morning to discuss and transfer that piece of land to them through the meeting. As for the costs, he chuckled. Just give what you can. Paying all at once is fine. Paying in installments is also fine. But his condition was that when the factory is built and starts hiring, they must prioritize the village. Wang Xiuqian naturally agreed without hesitation. He even told the fat man that once the land certificates for the two plots were ready, he would immediately mortgage them to the credit union. Now you can rest assured, right? If you’re still worried, in a couple of days, the more than 2 ,000 cattle he imported from overseas will also arrive. At that time, they can be mortgaged to the credit union together. After all, the more than 2,000 cattle and sheep he got from the Zhao family have mostly recovered by now. They can’t just keep them in the valley forever, it’s time to bring them back. With these cattle and sheep, it would also reassure the credit union and the villagers, as these living creatures represent real strength. and President Zhang, who was originally scratching his head over the credit limit, immediately nodded, vigorously upon hearing this, indicating that their loan would be no problem, what seemed like an impossible task in the eyes of. Yang Chen and his uncle was effortlessly accomplished by Wang Shuiqiang right in front of them, pulling off a masterful trick of empty-handedly securing everything. In just the time it took to have a meal, he had secured both the land and the funds. After watching. Wang Xiuqian’s impressive performance at the dinner table that afternoon, Yang Chen was truly impressed. This guy was definitely talented, he had previously put him in the CEO position to cover for his uncle, and now it seemed the decision was indeed correct. His abilities were definitely stronger than his uncle’s. Moreover, he not only helped them design the future plans but even thought of things they hadn’t considered. In fact, the civil engineering aspect of the entire project doesn’t require too much money. After all, our project is being built in Haiyan, a relatively remote mountain village, where land, labor, and building materials are not expensive. I’ve estimated that if we control the costs strictly and ensure quality, actually 50 million is enough to build two projects. The truly expensive part of our project is actually the later construction of the biogas pool and the beef tongue monitoring system. Modernized breeding, scientific feeding, and scientific management are crucial, as they relate to the meat yield market speed and health status of the cattle this requires a very large database support and a very cash efficient scientific management system with such a system the attention of the management staff can even be allocated to each individual cow this way we can achieve truly detailed breeding completely eliminating the previous extensive management model however such a system is currently only available in the eagle country in the past if we wanted to use it we had to buy the system from them It would cost over 10 million a year, which is why modernized breeding has never been realized here in Long Country. But costs are too high, and many bosses are unwilling to invest. But for us, this is completely not a problem, we have this guy. Stephen King. I’ve done breeding before, and I know all that data, and he can easily complete the adaptive software programming. On the way back, Wang Xiuqiang reiterated everything that Yang Chen and his uncle hadn’t thought of. Hearing this, the uncle and nephew were so happy. They didn’t know what to say. Yang Zhikai kept giving Yang Chen meaningful glances, clearly asking, nephew, where on earth did you find such an amazing person? However, Yang Chen just smiled and shook his head, not answering him. This Wang Shuxian was definitely not just a talented individual, he was simply a treasure. He could occasionally throw out unexpected surprises. He knew that this large-scale breeding management system was pure high technology, because we are not a major livestock country, such systems are not introduced much. However, in agriculture, we have imported many large agricultural monitoring and management systems from the Eagles. Now, many major agricultural provinces are using their agricultural management systems. Especially, in those greenhouses that practice new soilless cultivation, they are even more reliant on their agricultural management systems. Every year, just importing. This management system from the Eagles costs us a lot of money. And for the more technologically advanced large-scale ranch management systems, that goes without saying. Do you think the beef in their supermarkets is so cheap? Besides their vast land and low feed costs, the key is this highly integrated, meticulous high-tech breeding management system. With this management system, the meat yield and market rate of the cattle can be greatly improved, and the likelihood of disease outbreaks can be reduced. If they are 10% better than you at every stage, then the gap will be evident in the final summary. The cost of live beef slaughtered, frozen, and shipped to our port is only a little over $10 per pound. Meanwhile, the cattle we raise. From slaughter to market, cost over $40 per pound, if it drops lower, we lose money. And the quality of the meat between the two is almost the same. This huge price difference is the most straightforward reflection of the technological gap between our livestock industry and theirs. With Wong, Shuiqiang’s complete business plan, they have a good chance of achieving a unified standard for their beef prices with the Eagles in the future. At this. Moment, Wang Xiuqian had not heard, he continued, General Yang, next time you come back, bring back the octopus CNC machine from Yuanqing, even the simplified version will do. Ahem. Yang Chen had to cough a few times to signal Wang Xiuqian not to speak carelessly, after all, his second uncle was still there. He had no idea who Yang Yuanqing was, nor what the octopus machine was. Wang Xiuqian understood Yang Chen’s meaning and did not mention the machine any further, instead shifting the topic. With the machine, we can produce many of our own devices. For example, the pipelines for the biogas digester, pressure gauges, monitoring systems, and then the boilers and evaporators used in power plants, etc. If we purchased these devices from outside, plus installation, it would cost us over 10 million. And we are fully capable of designing and producing equipment that meets our needs. After hearing Wang Xiuqiang’s words, Yang Chen felt a surge of emotion. Wang Xiuqiang is truly an exemplary steward. He is completely on point, knowing where to save and where to spend. He has thought of how to spend every penny wisely, even considering self-producing things like generator sets. This is truly remarkable. This is good, after all, previously, when planning in his mansion, both Wang Xieqiang and Stephen King had expressed disdain for the current technological level of Blue Star. In their view, many mechanical devices in this world are far too outdated. For instance, thermal power equipment has still not moved beyond the stage of boiling water. Moreover, the thermal efficiency is too low, so they plan to redesign a thermal power generation system. It is said that it can maximize thermal efficiency. And although the biogas digester seems simple, it actually has a very high technological content. For example, Wang Xiuqian also mentioned that he plans to develop a type of active microbial community. When put into the biogas digester, it can greatly enhance the fermentation speed of waste and improve the efficiency of converting waste into fertilizer. Anyway, after hearing his description, this originally simple composting process has become quite complex. Of course, such a biogas digester will naturally require them to create the necessary technological auxiliary components themselves. However, this is exactly what Yang Chen wanted as it saves a sum of money that would have been spent on external procurement. Moreover, what they plan to redesign is not just a power plant and a biogas digester, it is much more than that today. would also redesign the production line of the slaughterhouse to make the production there more efficient. Yang Chen firmly believed in this, many people might think that there’s not much technical content in a slaughterhouse, but in reality, the technical content of such large-scale slaughterhouses is quite high. Everyone can take a look at the documentary about the slaughterhouses in eagle sauce. A full-grown cow, once it hits the production line, really only takes six minutes to be transformed into various parts. Then it gets packaged and placed on the shelves. The precise and meticulous design of. The process steps left Yang Chen with eight words after he watched it, butchered Ding dissects the ox, nothing more. Of course, the process is somewhat. Cruel, so I won’t go into detail here. But the meticulous design of the entire process truly amazed Yang Chen, this is the charm of modern agriculture. And such modern slaughterhouses are precisely what is currently most lacking in the country. However, Wang Xieqiang and the others said they would design. A more advanced one. If it were someone else saying this, Yang Chen would definitely not believe it, but with Wang Xiuqiang and Stephen King vouching. For it, he was still completely convinced. At this moment, the car had already driven out of the Chuan Yun mountain range and was on the expressway around. The mountains. Once on this road, if they continued driving along the foot of the mountain, they would reach Bazho in half an hour. The sky was already dark and the evening rush hour had passed so there weren’t many cars on the road. The three of them in the car were feeling very relaxed and at this. Time, Wang Xixiong continued to speak to the uncle and nephew. Once the first and second phases of the project are completed, we can slow down a bit. By then, President Yang’s hamburger chain should have expanded to a certain extent and we will have the funds. We need to acquire all the surrounding hills and set up the turkey farm that is the top priority. Yang Chen nodded, yes, that’s right. Actually, raising cattle is just to cover. Raising turkeys is where the real profit lies. The second uncle also nodded in agreement, exactly. Although we can reduce the cost of raising cattle, we can’t lower the price too much at the sales end or it will disrupt the market. This was the result of a long discussion among the three of them. They would engage in beef farming even though they could lower the cost of beef. However, in their hamburger shop, they couldn’t lower the price of their beef burgers too much. Because if you keep lowering the price of beef burgers for a long time, it will disrupt the market, not only inviting retaliation from competitors but also attracting the attention of those with ulterior motives. At that point, they would be scrutinized daily under a magnifying glass, studying them, and that would be disastrous. So once the price of beef was controlled, they could occasionally use special promotions on beef stew. To attract customers, you absolutely cannot blatantly lower the price of beef stew. Furthermore, according to the plan Yangchen had previously devised, their signature hamburger would actually be the turkey meat burger. Because the cost of raising turkeys, no matter how scientifically you farm them, is much lower than that of raising cattle. Based on the turkey breeds Yang Chen had brought back from another world, these turkeys could grow to a weight of 50 to 60 pounds. Moreover, the meat yield is around 80 percent, meaning that aside from feathers, internal organs, and bones, there would be 40 to 50 pounds of pure meat. Additionally, turkeys do not require as much space as cattle, eat less than cattle, and the time to market is even shorter. According to Wang Xiuqiang, with their scientific farming methods, they could be ready for market in about three months. Furthermore, these Creatures have strong virus resistance and adaptability to the environment. The only downside is that they tend to fight, often injuring each other over. Mates in territory. But that’s not a big deal, they can just raise fewer male turkeys. Moreover, these birds are not picky about their environment. They don’t need to be on flat land with grass and rivers. As long as you provide them with a piece of hilly land where they can roam, that’s sufficient. The hills around Haiyan village completely meet the standards for farming. The mountains are not high, with an average altitude of just over 3. 100 meters, and the slope is not steeper. Many of the mountains used to be planted with fruit trees, but in recent years, apples have not been worth much. And many people have stopped planting them. Every year, they just go up the mountain to pick enough apples for their own families, and any excesses, either brought back to feed the pigs or left to rot in the mountains. The reason for this is not that the people of Haiyan village are wealthy. It’s simply, because these apple trees are too old, all of them of a certain guang variety from the past. The fruits produced are small and unappealing, and theirs. hardly any market for them now. Replacing the fruit trees and cultivating new ones would take at least 3-5 years before they bear fruit and yield a harvest, and during that time, continuous investment is required. Many farmers are unwilling to do this, with that time, they might as well work in the city where they can earn money faster. So, the fruit trees on the surrounding mountains have just been left there, and it’s been nearly 10 years, with no one willing to pick them. Even if you offered them for free to the fruit vendors, they wouldn’t want them. They would still have to hire people too. go up the mountain to pick them and transport them down, and since the fruits are already unappealing, no one wants them in the market. The fruit vendors would end up losing money, so now the circle of fruit trees around Haiyan village has become a spectacle. From Yang Chen and the others’ perspective, it was just the right time to contract that circle of mountains. Those rotten apples could be used to feed the turkeys. Wang Xiuqian also mentioned to Yang Chen that he had brought this turkey from another world, which was a degenerated variety. If he ever had the chance to go to a place called Zinder. He could keep an eye out for a type of large bird called the fire kiwi, which could grow as tall as an elephant on blue star. The meat of that bird is. Delicious and could be raised. But young Chen thought better of it if he brought that back, wouldn’t it turn into a Jurassic park? Exposing his ability. To traverse between worlds for a bit of food was not worth it. For now, he just needed to raise the turkeys well. Moreover, this is the clever part of. Our faint, everyone sees us raising cattle. But they won’t notice that the real big deal we’re working on is the turkeys. Once the turkeys are ready, for market, the cost can be controlled to half that of beef, or even lower, Wang Xiuqiang explained confidently, and this was his latest estimate. Hearing this, Yang Chen’s eyes lit up. So, you mean the cost of a pound of turkey meat can be kept under 8 yuan? Ha, Mr. Yang, you’re overestimating. It can probably be kept under 4 yuan, or even lower. When Wang Xiuqiang revealed the figures, Yang Chen joyfully slapped his thigh, this was really promising. The price for the meat patties used to make hamburgers would definitely be lower. Turkey meat can have a lean meat rate of over 90%, which makes it quite dry to eat. To ensure the taste, some fat in various seasonings must be added when making the meat filling. This way, the cost of a pound of meat patties can be controlled to around 1.5 yuan, or even lower. Thus, their turkey burger costs would also be under control, and with I. Cost advantage, they wouldn’t have to worry about market competition. Cost advantage has always been the most effective means of market competition. With The help of the magical Hwansong sauce, they wouldn’t have to worry about the flavor of the burgers either. Good taste, generous portions, reasonable. Prices, and a clean and tidy store decor, they had gathered all the elements for a successful fast food restaurant. Moreover, the faint Wang Shichang just mentioned had another meaning. He didn’t say it directly in front of Yang Zhikai, but Zhang Chen understood what he was implying. This time they had toppled the Zhao family, but they hadn’t completely succeeded, as Zhao Shang Yun’s two nephews had escaped. Plus, there were still people in the distant. Zhao Xiang Mountain, they would surely come back for revenge. By that time, they would be the most dangerous enemies hiding in the shadows. If they. Wanted to retaliate against the Yang family, this breeding farm would be the most likely target. After all, this breeding farm had been completely taken. From the Zhao family. So, if they wanted to cause destruction, it was very likely they would start from this place, Wang Shenzhen’s bold and conspicuous. Investment in a cattle farm was also to attract their attention. This way, they wouldn’t notice that the real major income for his family came from the turkeys raised on the mountain. Even if they couldn’t prevent their covert retaliation, the worst that could happen would be damage to the cattle farm. As long as the turkey farm on the hillside remained intact, it wouldn’t be a big deal for them. Raising turkeys on the mountain was much simpler. The only trouble was to guard against wild animal attacks, which was easily solvable. Wang Xiuqiang told him that he would draw up a list for that. When he Return to Falken Star, he could look for hunting dogs there. At that time, they could have the biological expert, Graubo, bring back some frozen embryos of hunting dogs to cultivate here. The dog breed called the Lethon Hound was the best working dog domesticated by the Falken people. They were very intelligent and incredibly brave in battle, easily able to take on wild wolves from Blue Star. Using them to guard the turkey farm would be more than sufficient. Moreover, Wang Xiuqian also told him that the next time he went to Fokinstar, he should bring back some turkey eggs so he could arrange for hatching here. Additionally, he should also freeze some local cattle embryos, and as for selecting the cattle breeds, Grabo could handle that. After all, he was a biological expert and knew the local species best. In fact, most of the wild buffaloes Yangchen saw on the Handa prairie were descendants of the carefully bred herds of the Fokin people. Although there had been no artificial intervention in recent years, leading to some degeneration, even. With that degeneration, certain traits of those wild buffaloes were still far superior to the cattle currently on Blue Star. For instance, their growth rate and market readiness cycle were much better than those of Blue Star’s beef cattle. There was no way around it, this was genetic talent. Just like bodybuilders, some people can gain muscle easily with just a little food, while others, no matter how meticulously they eat and how much they exercise. just can’t grow muscle as fast as those naturally gifted athletes. This illustrated the gap between Blue Stars beef cattle and Falken Stars wild. Buffaloes. According to Wang Xicheng, if they used the seeds from Falken Stars wild buffaloes for breeding, the average meat yield of their cattle farm would be at least 100 to 200 pounds more per head than ordinary beef cattle, while keeping feeding costs unchanged and reducing the market readiness cycle by one to two months. Once this new breed of beef cattle was cultivated, they would be able to count money from buying calves and breeding fees until their hands cramped. After hearing this, Yang Chen felt even more energized, a week later, the Mr. Burger outlets officially opened at the south gate of the Polytechnic University and at the Golden Triangle section in front of the Finance University. These two stores were part of Yang Chen’s plan since he returned from the other world. Given the current economic climate, many physical stores were struggling in closing down. Therefore, renting these two storefronts was quite easy. The store at the south gate of the Polytechnic University was a bit larger, spanning two floors with a total area of 200 square meters. The store in the Golden Triangle was relatively smaller but still had two floors, covering over 150 square meters. The renovation progressed smoothly, Yang Chen had Stephen King help him find some design plans online. Since Stephen King had design skills himself, the two discussed and settled on a renovation style. The main color scheme was red and white, similar to the current mainstream. fast food restaurant styles with a bit more emphasis on red. After all, bright colors are more likely to stimulate people’s appetites. Finding a renovation team was also easy and materials were not expensive. Working overtime, they completed everything in about 10 days. After all, both stores were originally set up for dining so the plumbing and electrical work were already done. The seating and tables were all ordered online and the equipment. For the kitchen was quite simple, Yang Chen followed a local guy who dealt in second -hand kitchenware on a short video app and managed to score two sets of kitchen equipment that were perfect for their shop. For two storefronts, including rent, renovations, and hardware, they only spent a total of five hundred thousand. As for the staff, they had been training one for about a month at the old shop. Although they couldn’t be considered experienced yet, at least they wouldn’t be as flustered as complete novices. Moreover, there were several universities nearby, so there were plenty of students looking for part-time work. Yan Chen and his parents had already discussed hiring a few more people for training this time. With the construction of the breeding farm in Haiyan Village underway, the expansion of their fast food restaurant also needed to speed up. They already had three shops, and in six months, he planned to open 20 new stores all at once in Bazho City. So during this period, their focus was on continuously hiring and training staff. They also needed to select potential candidates among these employees for further development as these individuals would be their future store managers, who would eventually grow with the company as it expanded nationwide. The urgency of opening these two new stores was also related to the academic calendar of the universities this year. Originally, the winter break for these universities was scheduled around March 1. However, due to pandemic prevention needs, the start of the semester was moved up this year. Students were required to return to campus about a week after the spring festival. Although classes did not start early, the students were subjected to centralized management, which was essentially an early form of quarantine. This provided a great trial operation period for their new stores. After returning to school, even though the school did not allow students to go out, not all students preferred eating in the school cafeteria. They would order a large amount of takeout every day, which gave them a good opportunity to practice. After all, with the opening. Of the two new stores, many of the newly hired employees were inexperienced and the speed of serving burgers was relatively slow, with no dine-in service. And most orders being takeout, it alleviated their work pressure. At the same time, it provided a great opportunity for new employees to hone their skills. Lin Kai and I lay bored on her dorm bed. It was a cloudy day, with a misty atmosphere outside, and it even looked like it might rain. On days like this, she just wanted to lie in bed all day. She was really not used to the early start of the semester. Since the school had not scheduled formal classes during this time, most students stayed in their dorms. This made the days feel even more tedious. Moreover, because all the students were living on campus, the dining rate at the school cafeteria had significantly increased compared to previous years. But to be honest, the quality of the food had not improved. In fact, it had noticeably declined. The contractors of the cafeteria knew that students couldn’t leave the campus, so they had no choice. Not only was. The food unappetizing, but the ladies serving the food mostly suffered from Parkinson’s disease, shaking badly when it came time to serve. Especially when serving meat dishes, the shaking was truly hard to watch. Naturally, students protested, but what good was that? The cafeteria’s response was that they had received everyone’s feedback, but it was impossible for them to make changes. So most students could only choose to go to the second and third cafeterias for better options. However, those small kitchens contracted to individuals were no longer reliable either. Not only had prices increased, but the portions were also smaller than before. There was nothing to be done, the current environment was special. Students couldn’t leave campus and had to eat on site, which inadvertently fueled the arrogance of these unscrupulous vendors. Fortunately, the school had not yet banned takeout orders. So recently, the volume of takeout orders from around the school had surged. However, only students from wealthy families could afford to eat takeout regularly, who could afford it every day from an ordinary family, Lynn Sinai’s family. Wasn’t short on money, but she was mainly scared off by her mother’s nagging. Moreover, her father ran a food factory and helped many manufacturers produce meal kits. She knew that a lot of takeout was actually made using these meal kits. So, she ordered takeout even less, especially since she had brought quite a few meal kits from home when school started. Since she had them at home, why spend money on takeout? After going to the school cafeteria once, she never returned. After eating meal kits for three days in the dorm, she finally felt tired of them. Why not order? Some takeout today to change things up? Unfortunately, Mr. Burger’s shop was a bit far from the school, exceeding the delivery range. Otherwise, she would definitely order their burgers for a feast. Thinking that it had been almost a month since she last had their burgers, Lynn Sinai felt a bit nostalgic. Ever since she had tried Mr. Burger’s burgers during last winter break, she had been captivated by them. Later during the holidays, she even went to eat there a few times, but now she couldn’t leave campus, otherwise, she would definitely go there for a big meal. Today. Suddenly, the dormitory door was pushed open, and it was her roommate, Zhang Susu, returning from outside. Zhang Susu came from a relatively poor rural family and had been working her way through college since she entered. This holiday, she didn’t go home and instead found a part-time job nearby to earn her tuition. She had just returned from work when she saw Lin Sinai peeking down from her bed. Zhang Susu smiled at her, Caney, I brought food back, do you want to come down and eat some? Looking at Zhang Susu’s warm and simple smile, Lin Sinai felt her heart. Warm up, what delicious food did you bring? Of course, I want to try it. Usually, Lin Sinai often helped Zhang Susu, and Zhang Susu naturally remembered that, so she liked to share any good food with her. Lin Sinai could certainly appreciate her gratitude. Ha, it’s my work meal from the new job I found today, two burgers. I couldn’t bear to eat them, come down and try. Them. Ha, I tell you, the burgers from this place are really delicious. I was busy from the start of my shift until the end, didn’t even have time to eat in the store, just doing takeout. for several hours, Zheng Susu said with a silly smile to Lin Sinai who had already jumped down from her bed in her pajamas. Looking at the two burgers with mustache designs that Zheng Susu took out of the thermal bag, Lin Sinai’s eyes lit up. Wow. Mr. Burger’s Burgers? Zheng Susu was taken aback, you know them? But they just opened a new shop at our school gate. Upon hearing this, Lin Sinai’s eyes brightened even more. They opened a new store at our school gate? That’s fantastic. Zheng Susu was even more surprised at this moment. Have you eaten there? Burgers before? Lin Sinai laughed. Of course, I have. I went to eat there before the winter break, but back then they were on Xinglin Street. That’s about 5 kilometers from our school. How come they opened a branch at our school now? After hearing this, Zheng Susu nodded. So that’s how it is. They opened a branch at the Golden Triangle near the school. I just went there. To apply yesterday, and I started today. Ha, to be honest, I’ve worked at several western burger places, but none of them are as popular as theirs. Zhang Susu said with a smile to Lin. Sinai, who had already washed her hands and picked up one of the burgers in front of her. Wow, crazy original chicken, I love this. Saying that, she peeled back the burger wrapper and took. A big bite. After chewing a few times, her eyes instantly lit up. As a loyal fan of Mr. Burger, she could definitely taste the changes in this burger shop. The flavor of their burgers had. Actually been upgraded.Is this too delicious? Lynn Caney was already squinting her eyes from the aroma of the hamburger in her hand, looking just like a little cat savoring a tasty treat. In an instant, she felt as if she had returned home, eating the buns her mother had made for her. That was her favorite food, and every time she ate it, she felt filled with a taste of happiness. This time, she surprisingly found that same feeling of happiness in this hamburger, opening her eyes and confirming once again that she was indeed eating a hamburger and not a big meat bun made. By her mom, she felt a moment of daze. At that moment, her companion Zhang Susu was also holding a hamburger, her face equally filled with a sense of bliss. Wow! Their hamburgers are truly amazing. It’s clearly just a hamburger, but I don’t know why. Every time I eat this hamburger, I think of the braised noodles with ribs my mom used to make for me. Whenever I go home, my mom would make it for me. That’s my favorite taste, Zhang Susu said while eating, her voice gradually fading away. The taste of this hamburger was indeed the happiest flavor of memory. But Zhang Susu didn’t expect that this flavor would stir up an unshakable homesickness in her heart. Seeing Zhang Susu’s reaction, Lin Caney felt a whirlwind of emotions. She could completely understand Zhang Susu’s feelings at that moment. This hamburger was so magical, it was clearly just a hamburger, yet different people could taste different flavors from it. And although the flavors were different, the happiness it brought to everyone was the same. Lin Caney stared intently at the hamburger in her hand, marveling at how incredible Mr. Hamburger was. How did. They make this hamburger? Oh right, it must be the hamburger sauce. Their sauce had been upgraded. She lifted the top layer of the bun, scraped a bit of the hamburger sauce with her finger, and put it in her mouth. Mmm, that’s the taste, the flavor of the big meat bun her mom made. Wow, I think I understand why they are so popular. Their hamburgers are just too delicious. I’ve worked in so many fast food restaurants and eaten countless hamburgers, but I’d never had one this good. Jun Susu also snapped back to reality, holding her hamburger end. Excitedly exclaimed. Lin Caney nodded vigorously beside her. Exactly. From today on, their hamburgers are my ultimate favorite. From now on, I’ll only order from them. She even waved her. Little fist in the air with enthusiasm. At that moment, another classmate, Chen Yen, raised her head. What are you two talking about? Hamburgers? Isn’t it just a hamburger? How can it be that? Good. Previously, Chen Yen had been wearing headphones, engrossed in a drama, and hadn’t participated in their discussion. Now, seeing the two of them so suddenly excited, she couldn’t help but take off her headphones and look over. Here, Yan Yan, have a bite, I guarantee you won’t be able to eat any other hamburgers after this. Lynn Caney said as she brought the hamburger to Chen Yan’s mouth. What flavor is it? I don’t eat fried chicken, you know I’m on a diet. Chen Yan was known for being picky in their dorm, with quite the discerning taste. She often educated them about food, explaining that fried chicken hamburgers contain fried chicken patties, which are full of trans fats. It takes the human body seven days to metabolize them, and eating too. Much can create vascular waste, clogging the cardiovascular system. She would give everyone a lecture on the horrors of fried food, making her the health expert of their dorm. Ha, this is a. Turkey meat hamburger, don’t worry, it’s not a fried chicken hamburger. Lynn Caney said with a smile. Turkey meat hamburger? Can it be tasty? Shenyan frowned, she was from the south, and her. Family used to raise livestock. About 10 years ago, her dad was persuaded by someone to raise turkeys and even imported some special breeds from abroad. After raising them, they couldn’t be sold because the meat was tough and dry, with a strong earthy smell. Once taken to the market, no one wanted to eat them, even though the price was cheap, they simply couldn’t be sold. That year, her father suffered a huge loss. As for their family, they had to eat and endure for three whole years to finish all the turkeys. Now, whenever she thought of that creature, it cast a shadow over her mind. But now, looking at the hamburger in Lynn Caney’s hand, huh? It was completely different from the turkey meat she remembered. This hamburger had two thick patties that looked very much like beef patties. It must have been made by grinding up the turkey meat. Hey, why didn’t we think of eating it this way back then? At that time, they always thought of it as chicken, so they should eat it according to the methods we use in yen country for chicken. They tried various methods like stewing, braising, and smoking, and in the end, only the braised version was somewhat edible. The other methods produced unappetizing results but they never thought of grinding the turkey meat into a filling. Although she still felt a strong aversion to turkey, her curiosity got the better of her and she took a bite. The moment she did. Mamma mia. This is too delicious. Is this really a hamburger? The flavor is reminiscent of her favorite. Hometown Delicacy, the hairy crab? Is this a turkey meat hamburger? Not a shrimp burger? Or a fish burger? Is it mixed up? Why do I taste something like river delicacies? Chen Yan’s eyes widened as she looked at the hamburger in Lin Caney’s hand. She stretched her neck, wanting to take another bite, but Lin Caney quickly pulled it back. Ha, you can only have one bite, I’m still not full. Oh, Caney, look at how big their hamburgers are, how can a little girl like you finish it? Besides, you’re a lady, you need to watch your weight. Ha, no way. Oof. You go ask Susu for one, let Susu take a bite of your hamburger. Zheng Susu, being quite honest, reached out and handed her hamburger to Chen Yan. Chen Yen took a big bite, chewed a couple of times, and then closed her eyes in satisfaction. Wow, this feeling is just too satisfying, like eating the hairy crab from my hometown, with crab roast soup dumplings, so fresh. Chen. Yen suddenly opened her eyes, Susu, is this also turkey meat? No, this is a beef burger. Hey, how strange, how do they make their hamburgers? How can a meat hamburger taste like river? Delicacies? Chen Yen couldn’t help but take another couple of bites, but when she looked up, she saw Zhang Susu staring longingly at the hamburger in her hand. Looking down, she realized that. Her big hamburger was already down to just a small piece. Ha, sorry Susu, I got so caught up in the drama that I forgot to eat breakfast, I’m too hungry. It’s okay, I’ll order takeout too. Make it up to you. Chen Yan said as she picked up her phone, and under Zhang Susu’s guidance, she quickly found the restaurant. Just then, she noticed that the restaurant was having a grand. Opening promotion, buy one hamburger, get one free. Buy one large, get one small, and their hamburgers mainly featured two types, one beef burger and one turkey meat hamburger. But when she looked, the takeout wait time was over an hour. There was no choice, there were too many people ahead, and you couldn’t say they were slow in serving. In fact, their serving speed was already quite fast, but there were just too many people ordering takeout. There were over 300 people ahead of her. Seeing that number, Chen Yen felt like she was about to explode. What’s going on? It’s already past 1 in the afternoon, are all these people just now having lunch? Did everyone skip the cafeteria today? Zheng Susu timidly said as she saw Chen Yan getting angry. Yan Yan, don’t be mad, their business is just too booming. I went for an interview yesterday and got hired on the spot. So fast? I heard that Zheng Susu was hired that very night. And Chen Yan and Lin Sainai were quite surprised. You see, they had also tried working part-time before, but that was just for fun, while Zheng Susu was genuinely in it for the money. They knew. How hard it was to find a good job, especially in a fast food restaurant, which had strict rules, making it not easy to get in. Hehe, you guys don’t know, right? That’s because their place is just too popular, they don’t have enough staff. I filled out a form, they checked my health certificate, and then they let me start right away, first putting me in the back to wash. Dishes. Later, I told the manager that I had experience making burgers at other places, and she gave me a quick training before letting me make burgers. You won’t believe it, I worked from Around 6 in the evening until midnight, with just a 15-minute break in between, Chen Yen and Lin Sinai were left speechless, their place is that busy? Zhang Susu nodded vigorously. It really is that busy. Otherwise, why do you think when you order takeout, you have to wait in line for over 300 people? After hearing Zhang Susu’s words, Chen Yen nodded. Yeah, their burgers are indeed delicious. Remembering the wonderful taste of that burger, she decided to place an order, even if it meant waiting a long time, but just as she was selecting. A burger and getting ready to place her order, Zhang Susu’s phone suddenly rang. It was actually the manager from Mr. Burger calling, hello? Susu, are you busy right now? Ah, I just got back to the dorm, not really busy, what’s up? Well, if you’re not busy, could you come back to the store and help out? We’re really overwhelmed right now. Don’t worry, you’ll be paid at the normal rate. Now, Mr. Burger’s management is very organized, every new employee is assigned an ID number. When you start work, you log into the company’s internal system and input your ID number. The system then tracks your hours, and when it’s time to get paid, it calculates your wages based on the local salary standards, multiplying your hourly rate by the number of hours. You worked that month. The more you work, the more you earn. This ensures wage transparency, and employees can see how much they’re making, which puts everyone at ease. Moreover, to train. Employees, all three of their stores are running nonstop, hiring quite a few newcomers. They have shifts divided into four time slots from 6 in the morning to midnight, allowing different teams to work. New employees receive training, and this is also to prepare for future expansion. Zhang Susu was thrilled to hear the manager’s invitation and quickly agreed. Okay, no problem. I’ll head over right now. Oh, by the way, Susu, if you have any classmates who would like to work at our store, you can refer them too. We’re really short-staffed right now, and you need to work hard. After a while, we’ll be opening a new store. If you perform well, you’ll have the chance to become a shift manager at the new store. Hearing the manager say this, Zhang. Susu was even more excited. Currently, Mr. Burger’s system has four managers for each branch. One general manager and four shift managers with the general manager working from 9 to 5 at the store. During other hours, the shift managers rotate in. The main job of the shift managers is to oversee the store’s operations. The reason for training so many shift managers is, of course, to prepare for the upcoming new store. For Zhang Susu, her current hourly wage is 15 yuan and if she can get promoted to shift manager, her wage would increase to 20. There are three levels of shift managers and if she reaches the three-star level, her hourly wage could go up to 30 yuan. The next step up is the store manager and store managers not only earn a salary but also various bonuses and allowances. So at this moment, she felt an overwhelming sense of motivation. Meanwhile, Chen Yen and Lin Kai and I, who had been eavesdropping on Zhang. Su Su’s phone call were now eagerly raising their hands in front of her. During this time, being cooped up in the dormitory and unable to leave campus had made everyone restless. The school was quite encouraging of work -study activities and with the teacher’s approval, they could go out. It was just a bit of a hassle as they had to report back every time. Ask your manager if we can get free meals. If we can eat hamburgers for free, we’re in. Lin Kai and I exclaimed, grabbing Zhang Su Su’s hand. Zhang Su Su smiled wryly and replied, don’t worry, as long as you’re. Willing, if you can hold out until the end of the shift tonight, I promise you can eat as many hamburgers as you want. Indeed, every day at the end of the shift, the manager would allow everyone to use leftover ingredients to make some hamburgers to take home. Normally, these ingredients would be thrown away. But, everyone understood. Hearing this, the two girls immediately giggled and started changing clothes. Wu Lien Kai sat in the newly opened Mr. Hamburger in the Golden Triangle, watching the stream of students coming in and out. He couldn’t. help but marvel at how quickly this place had gotten up and running. The last time he had come here was with Zhang Yuchian and he had unexpectedly entered their shop. To be honest, at first, he thought it was just a hole-in-the-wall place, but after tasting their hamburgers he was completely blown away. The open kitchen allowed him to see the chef grilling the hamburger patties. Right in front of him, he could see the vibrant, fresh beef patties and turkey patties sizzling on the griddle. The hamburgers made from these fresh patties were exceptionally delicious. Since then, he had been unable to forget about this hamburger shop. As a venture capitalist, he keenly sensed that this shop was definitely a dark horse with great potential. He even specifically brought his team over from the Magic City to conduct research on this shop. Although it felt a bit like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, the results of the investigation still left him very satisfied. When it comes to Western fast food restaurants, they are no longer a novelty in the country. From the early days of Golden Arches and Kaifeng cuisine to the current domestic. Chains like H. Leischer and D. Kusher, this industry can be said to be thriving. Yet, in such a fiercely competitive market, the small Mr. Hamburger had truly caught his eye. This Western, fast food restaurant was not only cleaner and more hygienic than its competitors, but it was also healthier. Their main offerings were actually beef hamburgers and turkey meat hamburgers. Especially the turkey meat hamburgers, which were quite innovative. It wasn’t that no one had raised turkeys in the country before, but using Chinese cooking methods made it very difficult to prepare this ingredient. After much trial and error, it often didn’t taste good, leading many farmers to give up. But who would have thought that this poultry, which had been rejected and eliminated by many Chinese people, would unexpectedly make a comeback in this small shop in Basho? This unassuming hole in the wall had creatively started making hamburgers with turkey patties. Their choice of products was spot-on, creating a perfect differentiation from other competitors. Nowadays, those big-name Western fast-food chains mostly focus on beef hamburgers, targeting the mid- to high-end market. After all, a single beef burger from them costs at least 18 yuan, and a combo meal usually exceeds 20. Moreover, the portions are small, a guy with a big appetite would need to order two hamburgers, easily spending 30 to 40 yuan for a meal. As for domestic hamburger brands, they naturally target the mid- to low-end Western fast food market. However, their main products have turned into fried chicken hamburgers. But as people become more aware of healthy eating, they increasingly realize that fried chicken hamburgers are. not healthy the chicken patties fried and shortening are indeed fragrant but they contain too many trans fatty acids eating too much not only makes it hard to metabolize but also easily leads to weight gain as a result there is a significant lack of a product in the hamburger market that is both reasonably priced and deliciously healthy just at this moment mr hamburger appeared with their turkey burgers their signature turkey meat burger perfectly fills this market gap although they use turkey meat anyone knowledgeable about farming knows that turkey meat is actually a very healthy type of meat. The protein content per 100 grams is extremely high, even higher than that of beef. The reason it hasn’t become popular domestically is simply that turkey meat is too lean and has too low a fat content. This results in a particularly dry texture, and because it has more lean meat, the muscle fibers are naturally coarse, making it difficult to cook well. Especially with Chinese cooking methods, whether stewing or stir-frying, it’s hard to cook through and absorb flavors. Consequently, it was naturally eliminated by the discerning consumers in the dragon country. But who would have thought that if you grind this turkey meat into patties to make burgers, it would be the perfect alternative to beef burgers. Using it as the main ingredient, it is cheaper than beef burgers and can be prepared in the same way as beef patties. Unlike other fried chicken burgers that require fried chicken fillets, it contains no trans fats. This makes it healthier than those fried chicken burgers. Thus, this product perfectly fills a gap in the domestic hamburger market. It is cheaper than beef burgers and healthier than fried chicken burgers, which is its greatest strength. After understanding all this, Wu Lienkai began to prepare for action. However, he did not expect that just before he could take action, they had already opened two branches. They were located in prime spots right in front of two universities, which made him stop and observe for another two days. The observations. Over these two days were both within his expectations and beyond them. What he expected was that the branch had opened and was very popular among students. Nowadays, universities are. The domain of the post-2000 generation, and these kids have been exposed to hamburgers and cola since childhood, so their acceptance of Western fast food is very high. Unlike the older generation, who often consider Western fast food to be junk food and unhealthy, these college students have a strong ability to embrace new things, which is why Mr. Hamburger’s branch exploded in popularity as soon as it opened. Not to mention their grand opening promotional activities, just their turkey-kneed burger, once launched, was a huge hit. Priced at 15 yuan each, its size. Rivals that of the Whopper from Burger King, yet it costs only half the price. The patties are also very solid. If you are a meat lover, for an additional 6 yuan, you can order a double crispy. Chicken set. If that’s not enough, for another 6 yuan, you can get a triple king of chicken set. For just 27 yuan, you can enjoy a giant burger with 3 layers of chicken. Patties. The best part is that it tastes amazing. Moreover, you can customize it according to your preferences. For example, for the basic chicken burger at 15 yuan, you can add a beef. patty for 8 yuan and a pork patty for 6 yuan. You can customize it however you like. This is quite rare in domestic hamburger shops. It is precisely this innovative marketing strategy that made this hamburger branch a huge success right from the start. Even though students from those universities can’t go out now, their takeout orders have exploded. If you order takeout from them, you will find that their line stretches from morning till night. This means there are always over a hundred people ahead of you in line. And when students can no longer wait for takeout, You will notice that quite a few uncontrollable boys will jump over the wall, especially at the Golden Triangle branch, which is directly opposite two roads, one leading to the finance institute and the other to the sports institute. The students from the finance department were relatively quiet. But for the physically active students from the sports department, how could they wait that long? If the takeout was delayed, they would just jump over the wall to eat. So, it was expected that there would be very few dine-in customers at this restaurant. However, woo! Lien Kai, who was counting the foot traffic inside the store, was accompanied by another assistant, counting from morning till night. To avoid drawing attention, the two took turns coming in. One would come in the morning when the store opened, and the other would come in the afternoon to replace him. This method, though somewhat clumsy, was the most effective way to count the customer flow. After two consecutive days of counting, both were astonished. In this burger shop, which was just over a hundred square meters, it was surprisingly full from morning till night. Over the two days, the daily foot traffic was around 1,200 people. Many of these customers were not just eating for themselves, many were also picking up meals for friends. Therefore, in addition to the self -service ordering equipment, all four ordering counters were open. In the kitchen, there was a team of about 10 people, busy from morning till night, with two shifts. Rotating in between, Wu Lienkai and his partner calculated that these customers, even if each spent an average of 30 yuan, would generate a dine-in revenue of 36,000 yuan. Adding in the takeout side, they estimated at least 800 orders a day. The average spending for takeout was higher because their minimum order was set at 30 yuan. Thus, the average price per takeout order should be around 40 yuan, and after deducting platform fees and other costs, they would net about 20 yuan per order, resulting in a daily revenue of 16,000 yuan. Adding it all up, the single store revenue was 52,000 yuan. After deducting costs such as rent, utilities, labor, taxes, and raw materials, even with a net, profit margin of 30%, that would be around 16,000 yuan. Initially thought to be just a small restaurant with dark horse potential, Wu Lienkai and his team were shocked. After seeing such daily operating data, this was no longer just a small eatery, it was practically a golden phoenix. In the evening, Wu Lienkai and his team were in the hotel suite, tallying the data from the past two days. Yesterday’s sales at the South Gate store of the Polytechnic University were even better than those at the Golden Triangle. We estimate their revenue yesterday. was around 70,000 yuan, with a net profit of about 23,000 yuan. Hearing such figures, Wu Lienkai couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. Oh, why is the data over there so good? Because the Polytechnic University is large. After all, it’s a national key university with over 10,000 students enrolled. Moreover, there are also residential areas for teachers nearby, as well as several affiliated schools and various training classes. So the spending power over there is stronger. This is still while the school is in a semi-closed. non-open state. Once the school reopens, we expect their foot traffic in daily revenue will see a significant increase. We anticipate that by then, the daily revenue and net profit of these two stores will increase by about 30%. Upon hearing such predictions, most members of Wu Lienkai’s team fell into silence. Not out of disappointment but out of excitement. Because they all knew they had struck gold this time. This was a super gold mine. In today’s market, where quality assets are so scarce, a newly started fast food restaurant could perform so. excellently. If they were to grow, how incredible would that be? Faced with such a treasure of a small shop, when else would they take action? We’ve invested in such fast food chains many times before. Previously, in the Jiangnan region, many Chinese fast food chains had emerged. To be honest, those fast food chains generally had a good momentum at the beginning. But once they reached a certain scale, it became very difficult to grow further, because the market is facing severe homogeneous competition. Moreover, there are many similar Western fast food. Chains that we have also invested in, but whether they are Chinese or Western. A place as popular as theirs, with such impressive revenue, can be said to be one of a kind. Wu Lienkai began. Summarizing the team’s research, and the underlying message was clear, we must enter the market early this time. Although their two branches are currently thriving, there are certain limitations. However, even if they expand to other locations in the future and experience a decline in performance, we will calculate based on 30% of their current performance. By this. Calculation, each of their stores can net a minimum profit of around 6,000 yuan per day. Brothers, even the worst performing store can earn 6,000 yuan, if we open 5,000. Stores nationwide, just think about how much net profit that would be in a day. At this point, Wu Lien Kai’s eyes sparkled. Of course, he also knew that as more fast food chains opened, it would be impossible to guarantee such high net profits for every single one. Moreover, this involved future distribution and management issues. If you open three stores, you can ensure. high daily revenue. But once you reach dozens or even a hundred, that’s a different story. You need to establish a company, train employees and managers specifically, and have a dedicated logistics support system. This system would be responsible for supplying ingredients to each store, all of which incur costs. As the number of stores increases, your costs will rise accordingly. Furthermore, you will face a series of questions about whether to open franchises or operate exclusively. At that point, even a single wrong choice could nullify all your efforts. So, how? Could it be so simple to expand nationwide? But Wu Lienkai didn’t care about these things, those of them in venture capital were essentially storytellers. They didn’t care whether this store could truly expand nationwide, their goal was to first convince the store owner to let them invest. They wanted the store owner to agree to their stake and then take the store to the financial market to tell their story. In other words, this store was merely a tool for them to inflate their balloon. Once they blew the balloon up and attracted more investors, as long as someone. took over, they would profit. They might even make a fortune before going public. And they didn’t care at all about how to manage this entity that was the store owner’s concern. Their only responsibility was to provide initial funding and tell the story. However, what he needed to do now was to boost the team’s morale. After all, everyone had been researching this small shop in Bazho with him for over 10 days. And after he painted such a wonderful blueprint, all the team members’ eyes lit up the next day, on Xinglin Street, in a makeshift office on The second floor of Mr. Hamburger’s main store. The Yang family met with the venture capital team that had come from the magic city. Yuanchon Venture Capital, Wu Lienkai. Seeing the name on, the business card handed over, Yangchen fell silent. He had long known that domestic capital was pervasive, but he truly didn’t expect that their small shop, just starting out, had already caught the attention of investors. His parents were not very clear about the intentions of these people, but they were stunned by the conditions offered. 5 million. That’s right, the offer. was 5 million. Wu Lienkai wanted to invest 5 million in exchange for 50% of their Mr. Hamburger shares. And now this group of sharply dressed elites actually wanted to invest 5 million in their hamburger shop? Well, Mr. Yang, if you feel this amount is a bit low, we can negotiate further. We are very optimistic about Mr. Hamburger. We believe this store definitely has the potential to expand nationwide. Just like Yang Liang and Zhang Guifu’s spicy mixed dish, opening 6,000 branches across the country and even going global. As for us at Yuanshan Venture Capital, as an investment company, we are very willing to provide funding for the development of our company. Now that our company has just gotten on track, it is precisely the time when we need funds the most. We can not only provide funding but also offer various resource connections for your company. For example, upstream material supply, equipment, supply, or downstream advertising channels, we have resources for all of these. If we develop to a certain scale in the future and encounter funding issues, we can continue to invest. 1. Must admit, Wu Lienkai, this old white-faced man, spoke eloquently and persuasively. Moreover, his sugar-coated shell was undoubtedly powerful. Yang dad and Yang mom had worked their whole. Lives, they had never seen even a million, let alone five million. Naturally, they were stunned by this sugar-coated shell. With this money, the house that the old couple had dreamed of for. A lifetime would finally have a chance. Moreover, it must be said that Wu Lienkai and his team’s rhetoric was very motivating. Just listening to them describe the prospects of the hamburger shop made everyone feel a surge of excitement. They even felt that if things continued to develop like this, in less than two years, they could really become a large-chain hamburger shop spread across the country. At this moment, Yang Dad and Yang Mom were also a bit dazed, after all, their hamburger shop, aside from the signboard, only had some inventory in the warehouse that was worth something. In other aspects, the house was rented, and the kitchen equipment, tables, and shares added up to just over 200,000. So far, the total investment for the three shops was less than 500,000, but now they were willing to give them 5 million. How could the old couple not be bewildered? Although they were asked to exchange 50% of their shares, they were also told that they would not participate in the management. The management of the company would still be handled by the young family. They would just wait. For the Yang family to run the chain store and share the profits, which, although hard to believe, was what they said. Moreover, they also mentioned that if they had any concerns, they could write a contract in black and white. At that time, they would execute it according to the contract. They even said that if they felt the price was low, they could negotiate the investment amount. Oh my god. 5 million. Even if their business was booming now, with an average daily net flow of about 15,000 per store, the three stores only made about 45,000 a day. To earn this 5 million, it would take about 3 to 4 months. Of course, one had to ensure that there were no unexpected expenses during this period. If there were, it might take half a year to earn it. But the problem was, they also said that if you took this 5 million and continued to open branches, you could at least open 20 at a time. Even if each store had a daily net profit of 5,000, you could earn an extra 100,000 a day plus the original 3 stores daily earnings of 45,000. So you would only need 35 days to earn 5 million. So, at this moment, the old couple was indeed a bit tempted. However, they were also pondering that five million was still not enough, they needed at least six million. But this time, before they could speak, Yang Chen, who was beside them, spoke up. Mr. Wu, you are Zhang Jia’s friend, right? This guy had come to the store with Zhang Yuchen. Before, and at that time, Zhang Yuchen had even used him to provoke this guy. So Yang Chen had a deep impression of him, but it wasn’t a good one. What surprised him even more was that the First one to eye their capital was actually this guy. To be honest, since they had the fantasy velvet sauce and wanted to expand and strengthen the store, he knew it was only a matter of time, before they caught the attention of capital. He just didn’t expect that this day would come so quickly.At this moment, Wu Lienkai smiled slightly, that’s right, Nish Zhang and I have had a few experiences working together in the past. In fact, Yang Chen had just quietly asked Zhang Yuchen about this guy on WeChat. However, Zhang Yuchen did not reply, perhaps she was busy and hadn’t seen the message. This made Yongchen feel a bit passive, so he organized his thoughts slightly. Mr. Wu, you seem to have a clear analysis of our family’s recent business situation. Even some data is more detailed than what we have. Just now, Wu Lienkai’s team had shared a lot of their business data in front of their own people. For example, the daily number of customers. Entering the store, the average transaction value, peak business hours, and the differences between holidays and regular days, etc. To be honest, they hadn’t even seriously compiled this. data themselves, so hearing it from this group was indeed surprising. If it were a novice, they might be shocked and think the other party was very professional. And that was exactly what the other party hoped you would think, once you believed they were professional and thought cooperating with them would be promising, then you were hooked. Ha, in this regard, I can say we are professionals. Of course, the reason for doing this research is also to ensure mutual benefit when we cooperate in the future, we can provide you with data support. And Mr. Hamburger. can adjust management and operations based on this data such as increasing manpower during peak hours. During slow periods, we can reduce manpower or adjust work content to prepare as much as possible for peak times, etc. This way, we can ensure that our hamburger shop operates more efficiently and accurately as the saying goes, details determine success or failure. Wu. Lienkai started to persuade again. Although what he said made sense, Yang Chen was not interested in hearing it. It seems that Mr. Wu is very optimistic about the future development of our Hamburger shop. Actually, we already know our prospects will be good without you saying so. And as for what you said about opening branches nationwide, we do indeed have that idea. Wu Lien Kai. Raised his eyebrows and showed a pleased expression, oh, that’s really great. To run a business, one must have the drive like you, young people should be like this. This guy was really. Flattering and blowing smoke to achieve his goals, if it were someone else, they might have fallen for his charm. But Yang Chen was not swayed at all, he smiled slightly. Mr Wu, you flatter. Me. What I want to say is that even without your 5 million, we will eventually open branches nationwide. So why do we need to seek your financing? If we were short on funds, I believe, the bank would be more than willing to lend us money. And do you think 5 million is a fair price for our ordinary shares? We are not a company without any starting capital, we don’t need any angel investment. Yang Chen’s words made Wu Lienkai’s expression stiffened for a moment, but he quickly replaced it with a rather meaningful smile. This young man was rare to remain. Common such a situation, clearly, the words from his team had not clouded his judgment. From his expression, it was evident that he thought 5 million was too little. Then how about 10 million? Wu Lienkai said decisively, raising the stakes, but the young man across from him still shook his head with a smile. 15 million. He continued to test the waters, but the response was still young Chen’s smiling head shake in refusal. At this point, Wu Lienkai’s expression finally darkened. Why don’t you name a price? He finally became serious, but this time. Yang Chen smiled. 100 million for 10%. What are you dreaming about? This time, before Wu Lienkai could speak, one of his subordinates suddenly stood up, glaring at Yang Chen with anger. Meanwhile, Yang Chen just chuckled, hey, that’s right. I was just messing with you. Previously, you offered 5 million, wanting 50% of our family’s shares. I didn’t curse your whole family, which is already giving you face. You really think we’re fools, don’t you? Our business is doing just fine, just as Yang Chen said before, as long as we proceed. Steadily. Expanding nationwide is really just a matter of time. We’re not short on money, nor are we looking to make a quick buck in a qualified industry. In fact, according to Yang Chen’s idea, we could just quietly make money without drawing attention. The reason for starting this fast food business was actually to find a source of funding for our future entry into the high-tech industry. And the main reason he chose this path was, of course, because he could cheat. Moreover, this path has a low entry point and low profits, making it less likely to attract capitals. Attention. Of course, once you scale up to a certain extent, the cash flow can be very large and stable. And this money is exactly what he needs for his future high-tech ventures. But, unexpectedly, despite being very careful, he was still targeted by leeches like Wu Lien Kai. What’s worse, they really think of themselves as fools. You want 50% of our shares for just 5. Million? Do you think we’ve never seen money before? Ever since bringing back the illusion velvet sauce from the other world, Yang Chen has been quite confident about Mr. Hamburger’s future. Development. He believes that making his company a nationally renowned chain like Yang Liang and Zhang Guifu’s spicy mix is just a matter of time. And how much is Yang Liang worth now? It is. Said that Yang Liang held an IPO last year, with a valuation of 20 billion at that time. Although the valuation was too high and caused quite a stir, in today’s environment of scarce quality. Assets, there will still be people willing to pay for their valuation. Their net profit over the past three years has only been around 190 to 200 million each year, and their gross profit in the. Last three years has been between 27 to 30%. Yang Chin firmly believes that if his hamburger shop can reach the scale of 6,000 locations like Yang Liang, then his net profit will definitely be at least 1 billion a year and he can achieve a higher profit margin than Yang Liang. Calculating this way, if his family were to go public in the future, how? Could their valuation not be several times that of Yang Liang’s 20 billion? So, because of Yang Liang’s cautionary tale, you actually want to use 5 million to finance us? I really don’t. know if you’re out of your mind or if you think we’re idiots. Naturally, it’s completely normal for Yang Chen to be furious at this moment. 1 billion for 10% of the shares is already looking highly upon you. At this moment, Wu Lienkai’s expression changed dramatically, clearly struggling internally. To be honest, if he were to use Yang Liang’s spicy mix as a model to finance Mr Hamburger, it would definitely not be a loss. After all, he is very optimistic about the potential of the shop and he knows its profitability well. But the problem is, he fears. That if there are any setbacks during the shop’s development? What if this family gets 1 billion and then slacks off? These are all his concerns, but just thinking about the potential. This shop has shown in recent days made him grit his teeth. 1 billion, 20%. Yang dad and yang mom felt a bit dizzy. Just a moment ago it was 5 million, and now suddenly it’s. 1 billion? Wait, 1 billion? How many zeros is that? Are we really that popular? Should we agree? At this moment, the old couple shifted their gaze to Gene Juwenhao. Gene Juwenhao then chuckled. 3 billion, 20%. Wu Lienkai felt a rush of blood to his head, dammit, this kid is getting a bit too greedy. Just now he was asking for 1 billion for 10%, and in the blink of an eye, he raised the price? At this moment, his assistant kept giving him signals, but Wu Lienkai had his own judgment about this investment. Well, it’s not impossible, but if that’s the case, we will have to send shareholders and supervisors to the company. Yang Chen chuckled, if we don’t participate in the management then it’s not out of the question. Hearing this, Wu Lian Kai was taken aback, he really didn’t expect this kid to be so difficult to deal with. If that’s the case, we will need to sign a lot of supplementary agreements, he said, without changing his expression. At this moment, he seemed very calm, but in reality, his hands under the table were clenched into fists. Because this was the key to the entire negotiation, the supplementary agreement was essentially a betting agreement. It was also a basic tactic used by many capitalists who would eat you alive without spitting out the bones. As long as this kid dared to sign this agreement, Wu Lienkai guaranteed that he would make him pay back everything he had consumed today, with interest. He was confident that a year later, he could ensure that this family would be kicked out of the company. At this moment, Wu Lienkai was like a hidden dagger, but on the surface he appeared calm and unruffled. Meanwhile, Yang Chin just smiled slyly. Supplementary agreement? What’s supplementary agreement? It wouldn’t be a betting agreement, would it? Wu Lienkai cursed inwardly, this bastard was indeed quite cunning. Before he could speak, a female office worker with gold-rimmed glasses beside him jumped in. Ah, Mr. Yang, you’re overthinking it, it’s not a betting agreement. It’s just supplementary clauses that define the rights and obligations of both parties. Yang Chen tilted his head and fought for a moment, a mischievous smile appearing on his lips. Hmm, that’s fine, but the contract cannot stipulate. Anything about our company’s development such as how many branches must be opened after a year. Clauses like within X years the profit scale must reach a certain amount or must go. Public within a certain number of years are absolutely forbidden in the contract. And you can’t force stipulations that if we fail to meet the tasks we have to compensate or anything like that. Moreover, you can send supervisors and shareholders but they will have no voting rights at the shareholders meeting and cannot interfere in the company’s future operations. Yangqin spoke confidently, and with every point he made, the faces of Wu Lienkai’s team darkened, because with each point he made, it was equivalent to closing every backdoor that Wu Lienkai’s team had opened. At this moment, Wu Lienkai was taking a serious look at this kid across from him. It turned out this kid was quite clear about the situation. Mr. Yang, do you think this is acceptable? If this contract is signed, it would be equivalent to us giving you 300 million for free, right? And on your Sighed, the party A only has rights and no obligations, right? How can you guarantee our rights as the investors? Seeing Wu Lienkai’s face darkening with every word, Yang Chen’s expression also turned icy at that moment. There’s nothing we can do, after all, we are. The party A, the daddy. Yang Chen looked at Wu Lienkai with a half smile and continued, I don’t guarantee any of your rights. Because from the very beginning, I didn’t invite you here. We didn’t need the money, it was you who came to us wanting to finance. Us. So, if you think the conditions are too harsh, the door is right over there. Wu Lienkai glared at Yang Chen, knowing he had been played, because Yang Chen had never intended to seek financing from the start. At this moment, Yang Chen was also unyielding, and their gazes clashed in the air. It felt as if the air was filled with the sound of clashing metal. Yang’s parents naturally stood by Yang Chen’s side, although the other party’s conditions sounded tempting, with 5 million and then 100 million. They had known since childhood that other people’s money wasn’t so easy to take. If someone dared to give you so much money, they naturally had their own demands. Having honestly done business for most of their lives, they hated such traps the most. In their simple concept, you should wear a hat that fits your head. And now that their business prospects were so good, as long as they took steady steps, the future would not be bad, why bother bringing in an outsider as a shareholder to hinder the company? So at this moment, they naturally stood on Yang Chen’s side, feeling a sense of relief when they heard him reject the other party’s financing. Request The old couple felt lighter. Well then, since Mr. Yang has reservations about our financing, let’s part ways today and hope. To meet again in the future. Wu Lienkai was quite nonchalant at this moment, seeing that he couldn’t intimidate the Yang family. He directly stood up to take his leave, and Yang Chen symbolically stood up as well, showing no intention of seeing them off. He. Pointed to the door, safe travels, no need to see you off. Wu Lienkai and his group stormed out of the fast food restaurant. One. Of the followers turned back to glance at the Mr. Hamburger sign and spat on the ground with a skull. Boss Wu, are we just going? To let this go, what tall, skinny guy with a blue tie couldn’t help but ask Wu Lienkai. To be honest, after several days of research, Wu Lienkai’s team had high hopes for Mr. Hamburger. This business had immense potential, despite only having three stores now. They possessed almost all the elements needed for success. They offered substantial portions, reasonable prices, and great taste, and… Most importantly, their products perfectly filled the gap in the hamburger market. Focusing on turkey meat, they perfectly catered to consumers who wanted healthy food but had limited purchasing power. Such a store, with sufficient funding and the right business model, could easily expand nationwide within a year. So at this moment, seeing their boss wanting to give up on this store, they felt quite reluctant. Moreover, in the capital market, they were used to dictating terms to others. But today, they had suffered a significant loss at the hands of this young fool losing face how could they swallow that at this moment wu liankai also glanced back at the mr hamburger sign how is that possible wait a minute shall he sell the information about this store to wang lian fu isn’t he looking for new projects everywhere just tell him there’s a quality project here for him to investigate whom charge him three million for the information and then i want to see if this young can withstand wang lian fu’s tactics the few companions around Wu Lienkai’s side brightened up at this remark. As expected of Boss Wu, that’s a brilliant idea. Exactly. Flattery. Flowed like water. These guys knew who Wang Lienfu was. He was the head of the Changzhou Mincheng Group, a company engaged in the processing of prepared foods and meal kits. He also operated several fast food chains and had recently been looking for opportunities to go public. However, their company had been stuck at the Securities Regulatory Commission for three years due to failing to meet profit standards. So Wang Lienfu was thinking of finding a suitable company to merge with once the merger was completed, as long as they met the profit indicators, they would be fine. And this guy was no pushover, he had built his business through some unsavory means in the early years. Although his management skills were lacking, he was very adept at seizing markets and business opportunities. Over the years, he had used various underhanded tactics to push out and merge with many competitors, which led to his current scale. Part of their listing audit work was done by Wu Lienkai’s team. So if they could push Wang Lianfu to the forefront, naturally, the Yang family would suffer. If the Yang family couldn’t withstand the pressure from the Minching group, they would have. To seek outside help. By then, we could step in, and I wonder how tough they would still be? Meanwhile, the Yang family remained. Completely unaware that they had been plotted against. Although they had managed to drive Wu Liancai and his group away this time, Yang Chen felt heavy-hearted. The appearance of Wu Liancai’s team served as a warning to him, they must expand quickly, initially. They wanted to take it step by step, but it seems that approach is no longer feasible. Because once powerful investors get involved, every step they take in the future will be extremely difficult. He is quite aware of the shamelessness of these investors. Mom, Dad, how many people have we recruited? Recently, the three stores have a total of over a hundred employees, all in urgent training. Mom replied, and Young Chen shook his head. That’s still not enough, we need to find more people. Also, you should run around the city more and select more locations. We must open several more branches quickly to scale up. Dad frowned slightly upon hearing. This, hmm, we have already selected a few more places in the city, like the high-tech zone and the Westport Wharf, as well as. Two commercial centers in the city, Shingen Road and Basho Commercial Building. Recently, dad and mom have not been idle, moms. Daily work involves inspecting the three stores. She monitors the operations of each store while also paying attention to talent. Training. Recently, they have recruited several store managers with work experience from Golden Arches, Bao Bao Wang, and Kaifeng. Cuisine. It is precisely because of the addition of these managers, along with the production management processes designed by Wang, Chercheong, that the two newly opened stores quickly got into shape. Moreover, personnel training has also gotten on track, allowing dad and mom to free themselves from their previous jobs. Dad, according to Yang Chen’s request, is searching for suitable locations to open new stores throughout Bazho. Hmm, but just these are still not enough, Yang Chin said, stroking his chin, while dad and mom appeared somewhat hesitant. Son, are we taking too big a step? Dad asked with some concern. Exactly, I think if we are going to open, we should just start with the places dad mentioned, mom quickly chimed in. Those places are the core commercial areas of Baz Ho, opening stores there is more assured. Yang Chin smiled wryly, if it weren’t for the arrival of Wu Lienkai and his group, he would have thought that opening four new stores was sufficient. But because of their arrival, he suddenly felt a sense of crisis. He wanted to get this burger shop up and running quickly, after all, only by becoming stronger can one have a greater ability. To withstand risks. Mom and Dad, I know what you’re worried about, but you don’t need to think too much. After all, Bazho has nearly. 8 million people. For a fast food restaurant like ours, even opening 20 stores wouldn’t be too many. I looked at the. Places Dad selected, they are all established bustling commercial areas, where foot traffic is high, so opening there will naturally. be good. But it still seems a bit conservative, actually, to find suitable places to open stores, we can follow the city’s future development planning maps. For example, in the coming years, the city is focusing on developing the Shannon area, the new airport and the new stadium area. Additionally, there’s the area near the newly opened high -speed railway station, we can check. Those out as they all have great development potential. This time, dad and mom did not refute. Indeed, in recent years, the city. has made many new plans to develop the economy. Originally, the prosperous economic area of Basho City was mainly concentrated in the five old districts at the tip of the Banong Peninsula. However, with the development of the city and the increase in population, these five old districts have become severely insufficient. Therefore, in recent years, the city has made new plans for urban development, mainly expanding northward. The areas Yangchen just mentioned are all new districts that the city has recently initiated. and plans to focus on developing in the future moreover areas like shannon have already developed and the new airport in new stadium are also under vigorous construction there are quite a few small communities nearby and people have started moving in it’s just the beginning stage of commercial development if we were to open a store now perhaps we could create a new situation over there well it’s not that we can’t give it a try but once it warms up opening a store in those places requires a lot of capital Yang dad and Yang mom said hesitantly, noticing Yang Chen’s firm attitude. Yang Chen chuckled, don’t worry, I’ll handle the money. Didn’t I just make a good big brother recently? I’ll mention this to him, and he will definitely help me. Yang dad raised. An eyebrow, are you talking about that Mr. Wang? With so much money, can he manage it? Yang Chen had already informed his parents. About Wang Shi Zhang’s background, especially since uncle was still working for Mr. Wang. They had teamed up to drive the Zhao. family away, which was also a way to avenge uncle, so Yang dad and Yang mom were naturally very grateful to Wang Shuiqiang. Moreover, they knew that Wang Shuiqiang was a very capable overseas Chinese businessman who was investing in building factories back home. If their son could get to know him, it truly was a stroke of luck. Hey, our family is opening a new store, how much can it cost? Just the rent for the place, the renovation, and some money for tables and chairs. I’ve calculated it, an investment of over two hundred thousand for a single store is enough. And even if it doesn’t work out, we don’t have to worry, we can always recover the equipment. When we open branches elsewhere, we can continue using them. At worst, we just lose a bit on rent and renovation. Indeed. For small stores like theirs, they were currently using a direct operation model, which meant no franchise fees or management fees, so the cost of opening a store was naturally very low. If they were to find a similar store to franchise, just the franchise fee. A loan would cost them several hundred thousand, not to mention management fees, renovation, and equipment procurement. All those miscellaneous expenses could add up to hundreds of thousands or even over a million. And they had none of those costs, so the pressure was naturally much less. As Yongchun said, even if they opened 10 branches, the total cost would only be a little over two million. Last time, they had taken over Zhao family’s foreign assets, which amounted to over 5,000 W, just taking out a small. portion would be enough to open these stores. Yang Chen’s plan was to first open 10 stores in Bazhou and then use these 10 to train personnel extensively. Once the staff was trained, they would immediately expand nationwide. They would start with first-tier cities, new first-tier cities, and strong second-tier cities with high consumer capacity. Even if they only opened one store in each city, they would first establish a strong presence, give it two or three years, and by the time Uncle improves the logistics. supply chain, they would be able to flourish everywhere, rapidly sweeping across the country like a wildfire. As for the future store-opening model, he had also thought it through. He didn’t plan to open franchises but intended to dig for potential from within. However, those were matters for later. For now, he needed to ensure full coverage in the city of Bazho. Additionally, he had to keep a close eye on Uncle’s side, letting Wang Shishang help Uncle build the cattle farm and feed factory first. After discussing a few things with his parents, he left the hamburger shop, After all, this shop was opened for his parents, while his main business was focused on high technology. Recently, Wang Xichang had been busy running around with uncle in their hometown, Haiyan Village, working on the construction of the cattle farm and feed factory. Meanwhile, another clone, Stephen King, had been staying in the luxurious mansion in Jolong Tiantang. His main tasks there were twofold, one was to familiarize himself with the current internet. technology level of Blue Star, helping Yang Chen and the others complete the workflow system for Mr. Hamburger and the management system for the farm. At the same time, he was also assisting in planning the future development of the high-tech industry. When Yang Chen returned to the mansion, this guy was sitting in the study that Yang Chen had specially designed for him, researching the equipment that Yang Chen had brought back a few times before a last time he brought back a helmet with a brain machine interface, along with a VR slash AR all-in-one device. There was also a phone, and right now, Stephen King was studying these pieces of hardware. When he saw him return, he merely greeted him with a casual nod while Yongchen eagerly approached. Stephen, how’s your research on these? Things going? When will you have the virtual reality device ready? After bringing back these three items, Yongchen had tinkered with them for quite a while. However, aside from successfully powering on the VR slash AR all-in-one device once, he had never managed to turn on the other two. For instance, he had never been able to power on the helmet with the brain-machine interface. As for that phone-like device, it was even worse, after charging it, there was no response at all. Now that he had successfully cultivated Stephen King, this electronic clone expert, he had high hopes for him. He hoped he could successfully activate these items, as even one of them could bring a tremendous boost to modern technology. However, the tall, blonde, blue-eyed Stephen shook his head coldly. Boss, don’t get your hopes up too high for these devices. This PT-200 computer is basically inoperable because the tritium battery inside is damaged. If you want to restart this computer, you must find a replacement tritium battery or a production line will do. Stephen calmly explained the situation of the hardware, while Yang Chen’s head buzzed. Wait, what tritium battery? Are you talking about a nuclear power battery? With his limited knowledge of chemistry, Yang Chen only knew that tritium was a radioactive element and an important material for developing controllable nuclear fusion. Had the Falken people already mastered this? Technology? Upon hearing his question, Steven was momentarily taken aback, then helplessly replied, with the knowledge you currently possess, it’s hard for me to explain how this battery works. Wait, am I being looked down upon like this? Yang Chen rolled. His eyes in resignation, but he wasn’t angry, he knew these clones were straightforward, no nonsense types. Anyway, he just needed. To know that this battery was impressive. However, if the Falken’s battery technology was that advanced, then we wouldn’t need any. Nuclear power batteries. Um, Stephen, do you know about lithium batteries? Of course. That’s a technology we phased out over a thousand years ago. Goodness, hearing this response almost made Yong Chen throw out his back. If someone else had said that, he would have slapped them. But since Stephen said it, it had to be true. After all, they had already entered the interstellar age. So, um, do you know about solid-state lithium battery technology? Haven’t I already told you? We’ve phased out this technology. For over a thousand years, I’m talking about solid-state lithium battery technology. Goodness, young Chen’s eyes lit up. We on blue. Star haven’t even figured out what solid-state lithium batteries are, and it turns out you guys have already phased it out for over. A thousand years. So do you know where I can find such technology and production equipment on Falcon? Steven, you should have. Seen it in the past few days, our blue star is still in the liquid lithium battery era. This time, Steven didn’t answer directly, but stroked his chin and thought. Hmm, you might need to take a trip to the 306th Institute. 306th Institute? Yes, that’s where our former capital was located, but after the invasion of the Outer Demon Clan, they moved west. They relocated to the mountainous Haja Mountain, taking along the Capital Museum and the Capital Library. You can find the information you want at the Capital Museum and the Capital Library, where you will find the corresponding materials and equipment. So next time you return to the other. World, if you can visit the 306th Institute, you might just find what you’re looking for. After saying this, Stephen King pulled up a map of Falkenstar that he had created, marking the location of the 306th Institute on it. Yang Chen looked at the map and felt a headache coming on, Stephen’s map was drawn based on his memories from over a thousand years ago, but now Falkenstar was a millennium. Later, and during this time, the stars had shifted. The geological conditions had likely changed beyond recognition, making. It a bit like searching for a horse by its picture when trying to find the location of the 306 Institute based on this map. What? About this helmet? Yang Chen asked reluctantly, and this time Stephen King gave a very simple answer. Producing this helmet isn’t difficult, considering the batteries available on Blue Star right now, it should be sufficient. The most advanced technology inside is just the chip and the program. However, with the current chip technology, we can only produce some downgraded products, and I can also make a simplified version of the brainwave recognition program. After all, with the current technology, many hardware components don’t meet the standards, so we can’t use advanced programs. Although Steven’s words made Yong Chen feel quite disheartened, he quickly cheered up when he thought about it. If he could produce this brain interface device, his concept of the metaverse would be one step closer. However, to produce these devices, we still need some specialized equipment, especially chips. Even. If we don’t use the top-tier chips available on Bluestar, we still need at least 28 nanometers, and the helmet also requires a large number of sensors. If we were to purchase these externally, there are basically no qualified production companies, we would need to produce them ourselves. So we also need to build our own production line, and just for this, I estimate we need to invest over a billion. Stephen King’s words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Yangchen, leaving him feeling completely shelled. Hearing this number, Yangchen felt like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, and he exploded. Wait, how much? Over a billion? Um, well, Steven, let’s pause the project for now. Uh, can we do something else first? Steven King blinked his big eyes. What should we do? Right, how’s that VR slash AR equipment you were researching? Well, that technology isn’t difficult, considering the equipment available on Blue Star, we can produce similar products. However, there’s a common problem right now, which is the production line. Stephen paused here, and Yangchen had a rough idea. So, in other words, to build a factory to produce this equipment, we need to invest heavily? Stephen nodded. That’s right, to build a production line for such equipment, the initial investment will be calculated in billions. As soon as Yangchen heard this, he felt a bit dizzy. Playing with high technology really burns money. Just think about it, look at the likes of Intel, AMD, and other chip companies, building a factory costs hundreds of billions. and the enterprises he wants to establish are no less technically demanding than those two. Investing in billions is just a drop in the bucket. The internet industry has been the leading global industry in recent years, but recently, it has felt somewhat sluggish in development, mainly because there are no new fields for manufacturers to explore. That’s why the concept of the metaverse has resurfaced since last year. In fact, the idea of the metaverse appeared as early as the science fiction novels of the 1980s however, back then, people only imagined this virtual world, after all, neither the software nor the hardware technology at that time could develop such sci-fi scenes. However, in recent years, with the continuous maturation of various software and hardware technologies, some major internet companies have begun to lay out in this field. For example, last year, the social network in the Eagle Country changed its name to Meta to demonstrate its determination to specialize in this area. Yet by the end of the year, Due to some hardware technology breakthroughs that were long overdue, they suffered huge losses. Nevertheless, no matter how much they lost, it still couldn’t stop other companies from enthusiastically entering this field. Everyone views this area as the next big opportunity in the internet industry, so countless capital and internet companies are now rushing into it. How to stand out in this field is also one of the main tasks he assigned to Stephen King. After all, in this day and age, in an unknown field, whoever. can first establish a brand new model will seize the high ground in that area. It’s akin to the Orange phone, which was the first to launch the first generation of smartphones. In just a few short years, it toppled the once mighty giant Nokia in the mobile industry. Nokia never figured out where they went wrong until their demise. Later generations, when reviewing the competition between these two giants, concluded that Orange had executed a perfect overtaking maneuver. Another example is that the company that first researched autonomous driving was Google. However, the one that ultimately succeeded in this field was Tesla. The two companies took completely different routes. Google focused on hardware, preferring to use reliable laser radar, while Tesla emphasized software recognition algorithms, which were cheaper. Ultimately, the more affordable solution triumphed over the expensive one. Tesla achieved great success in the autonomous driving field, while Google had to cut and shelve its autonomous driving industry. Another recent example is the wildly popular short video app TikTok. They carved out a new path in the social media realm, and in just three years, they dethroned the dominant social network, Facebook. Even when Facebook shamelessly copied their software and developed similar short video apps, they still found themselves continuously losing ground to TikTok, losing the pride of being the former leader. These cases illustrate a principle, being early does not guarantee victory. Finding the right path is key. Currently, internet. Companies worldwide are betting on the metaverse, but no company has yet figured out how to play in the metaverse or how to profit. from it. Therefore, the task Young Chin assigned to Stephen King was precisely this. After all, the Falken people had technology that was thousands of years ahead of what we have now, so they should know about this virtual network world. Sure enough, shortly after, he introduced the concept of the metaverse, a frowning Stephen King, stroking his chin, provided his answer. Boss, I understand. What you mean by the so-called metaverse, we had a similar virtual network on Falkenstar in the past. However, unlike your emphasis. On social aspects, we focus more on practicality. Hearing Stephen King say this, Yang Chen’s eyes lit up. Oh, can you tell me about your virtual network? Well, okay, let me describe it to you. Regarding the metaverse, the only thing Yang Chen could think of for now was starting from gaming companies. After all, almost all internet companies that are working on the so-called metaverse actually began with online games, after all, your virtual world is just a virtual game. At the same time, this game has a very high stickiness and social attributes. In Stephen King’s description, this kind of metaverse can only be considered the most basic, the most primitive virtual network world. If it could be rated, this would be a level 1 virtual network world, while the virtual world of Falkenstar has already developed to level 3. This means that their virtual world has begun to integrate with the real world. For example, many agricultural tasks in the fields must be completed by human labor. However, in the future countryside. There won’t be many people living there. So what happens when farms need these workers? For instance, picking apples or tending to grapevines, these all require human operation. Some orchards built on hillsides are not suitable for mechanized work and can only be completed by human labor. What should the farm do at this point? They can purchase a batch of remote-controlled robots and then advertise in the city to recruit people willing to do temporary work. They can wear remote-control equipment at the city base and remotely control the robots to work. This is much simpler than smart robots and the equipment is not so delicate, unaffected by wind and rain. In this way, farm owners can reap the fruits of labor while city dwellers can earn income through this remote gig work. The same applies to dangerous jobs like mining. In Stephen King’s description, this level 3 virtual network can perfectly match human resources, achieving maximum utilization. When Yang Chen heard this, his eyes lit up. This is incredible. If a complete level 3. Virtual network could be built. Wouldn’t this company surely become the internet overlord of the world? One must know that currently, one of the main problems in the country is employment difficulties. A large population is pouring into cities, but cities cannot provide that many job opportunities. This has led to a significant number of flexible employment individuals. However, rural areas are facing a labor shortage due to the massive outflow of young people. Even many remote areas are facing insufficient human resources for construction. Because the conditions are too harsh, young people are unwilling to labor in the wilderness, and they cannot find decent jobs in the cities. If this level 3 virtual network could emerge in time, it would perfectly solve these resource mismatch issues. For example, in many factories in the city, they are not large, and the factory conditions are not good. Moreover, the products produced have little technical content and face competition from other countries. However, with the current rise in domestic wage levels and living costs, these enterprises are facing a problem. That is, recruiting workers is difficult. Why is it difficult to recruit? Mainly because enterprises cannot offer higher wages. Once wages are raised, the enterprises lose their competitiveness. But if they do not raise wages, modern workers are unwilling to work in their factories, thinking that factory work lasts for 10 hours, and some even excessively demand 12 hours. Furthermore, the factory environment is very poor, with noise. dust pollution, waste gas pollution, and no air conditioning, making it cold in winter and hot in summer. As the new generation of young people grows up, very few are willing to enter factories. Therefore, many of our low-end manufacturing industries are losing out. So how should this problem be solved? No one can provide a perfect solution now. If wages are increased, enterprises cannot survive, if not increased, no one will enter the factories, creating a vicious cycle. In the end, many enterprises have moved there. Factories to countries with cheaper labor costs. Others have opted to invest heavily in automation equipment to replace human labor. But in reality, neither of these situations can perfectly solve the problems faced by enterprises, for example, if you move to another country, there are quite a few countries with unstable situations, where incidents happen frequently, which greatly affects the production of businesses. Otherwise, the infrastructure might be inadequate, with unstable electricity and transportation, resulting in profits for three years and losses for two. In the end, due to the low industry entry barriers, many local competitors will emerge in that region. With the intentional assistance of the local management, those local competitors will eventually out-compete. You, even if they don’t completely take you down, they will still snatch a significant portion of your market. Then there are those who turn to automation robots, which seem to perfectly solve the problem. But in reality, first, the investment in robots is in the millions, and these robots also require regular maintenance. Moreover, everyone understands the cost of industrial electricity, which is a major expense for business operations. Over time, the costs remain high. If the kind of third -level virtual network that Stephen King talks about emerges, it could perfectly solve this issue. For instance, in southern factories, if you purchase a batch of remote-controlled equipment, you can completely hire people in economically underdeveloped cities in the north. After all. The local cost of living is very low, unlike southern cities where housing prices and living costs are high. Many workers can stay in their hometowns in the north and use electronic wearable equipment to work online. They can work at centralized locations or from home. It doesn’t matter as long as there’s internet and wearable devices, they can work from anywhere. Once they log into the system and wear the devices, the robots on the factory assembly line will synchronize their movements. They can complete operational. tasks by viewing the virtual factory scenes through their helmets. Meanwhile, the robots in the distant factory will also synchronize their actions to complete the operations. This way, the factory can pay workers by the hour, compensating them based on how long they work. When one person logs off, another can immediately take their place, making this work model very flexible. It ensures that workers have a comfortable working environment without the dangers of frontline factories and the worry of workplace injuries. It also allows them to live in low-cost cities without the stress of high housing prices and living costs. For the factory, it can operate continuously without worrying about a shortage of human resources. This way, both sides can allocate resources reasonably, perfectly solving the problem of too many flexible workers unable to find jobs. It can also protect our industries from significant losses to other countries and regions. For factories, it saves costs, and for workers, it means they don’t have to leave there. Homes, greatly reducing living expenses. Both sides get what they need, and working from home will no longer be an issue. If such a metaverse could be created, it would be hard not to become the richest person in the world. After hearing Stephen King’s description, Yang Chan was already filled with excitement. However, Stephen King quickly doused him with a bucket of cold water. Hope is good. But to realize it, we still have a long way to go. For example, to achieve this virtual world, a lot of electronic hardware needs. To be produced, especially wearable devices. And various VR slash AR devices, which currently have no suitable alternatives on Blue. Star, all need to be developed by us. Moreover, for the construction of this virtual world, you need a super artificial intelligence. System, which means you need a powerful software development team. And all of this requires an enormous amount of funding. Also, I need you, the boss, to go to different research institutes on Falconstar in the future to look for various equipment. After all, some hardware products cannot be manufactured with the current production equipment on Blue Star. At this point, Young Chin understood that even if he became the richest person in the world in the future, he would still have to venture into other worlds. And right. Now, his biggest problem was a lack of money. Take for example, if you were to build such a virtual network world, just the source code development alone, as Stephen King would say, would require at least a 100-person team and several years of development. Of course, if there are more people, the development time would definitely be. Shorter. Alright, then please start first. Yang Chen instructed Stephen King before leaving. Hmm, I already have some ideas. NFTs are very popular right now, so I think. I can start from this aspect. Once we have money, the boss can recruit a suitable development team. Stephen King’s words warmed Yang Chen’s heart. Very good, Stephen. This idea of yours is excellent. Thank you, boss. Actually, this isn’t really a difficult task for me. If it weren’t for that guy’s naturally poker face, Yang Chen. might have really thought he was bragging but thinking about his technological level which is thousands of years ahead of this era he felt that this guy should indeed have the capability and this nft is the battlefield for this guy to test his skills hmm the nft market has been very hot lately young chan actually had a vague understanding of nfts but stephen king understood it very well actually this is just a newly developed market for speculators but it can also be considered the front end origin of the virtual network steven’s statement was somewhat contradictory but it accurately depicted the current state of the nft market in the past two years with the rise of various electronic currencies nfts as a brand new concept have also surged two years ago when people first heard about these so-called virtual art pieces in their rights they were still quite confused however in the past two years as this market has become increasingly hot the prices of various digital art pieces have risen sharply this kind of product and concept has also become more and more popular When it comes to NFTs, many people might not even know what it really is. How to put it? For example, although there isn’t a true metaverse product yet, many products related to the metaverse have already been developed, such as various digital art pieces. For instance, if you program yourself and create a mansion online, how do you sell this digital mansion? But how do the platform and buyers determine that this item belongs to you? After all, this thing is just a set of virtual digital components, and it is also replicable. Moreover, this thing cannot have a property certificate issued by a housing authority like in the real world. You also can’t prove that this thing is yours. But if you use blockchain technology to generate a unique code for this digital item, and this code is stored on the blockchain, it cannot be erased or tampered with, which guarantees the uniqueness of this digital product. And, when you sell your digital mansion on the online platform, what you are actually selling is the NFT generated by the blockchain. It guarantees the uniqueness of your product. then many people might wonder what kind of idiot would buy this thing after all it can’t be eaten drunk or even lived in so what kind of person would buy it at this point there are three types of people one is investors another is wealthy individuals and the last is those internet tycoons who are determined to promote the construction of the virtual network so why do they want to buy this nft because this electronic product is a channel that connects all virtual networks for example When Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard, their goal was to build a metaverse world. Once their metaverse world is completed, many gamers can play in it. A player obtains a Frostmourne, which can be sold for $5,000 in Activision Blizzard’s metaverse. But he thinks that’s too low and wants to sell it to someone else. So he puts it on the trading platform.ASA player in the metaverse world built by Gugu Company found this product quite interesting. He spent $8,000 to purchase and collect it. Thus, the Frostmourne transitioned from the slightly rigid metaverse to Gugu’s metaverse. In other words, this so-called NFT is essentially a type of tradable commodity prepared by the internet tycoons for the metaverses they will build in the future. So, although real metaverse products have yet to be developed, many internet mobiles are still vigorously promoting this product. This kind of thing is related to the future interconnectivity of various metaverse products. Of course, This item is currently in a phase of inflated prices due to the hype from capital and the promotion by various internet giants. For instance, a couple of years ago, the founder of Twitter turned the first tweet from 15 years ago into an NFT product and sold it for a staggering $250,000. Many people might think the buyer was crazy upon hearing this. But who was the buyer? It was the CEO of a blockchain company in Malaysia. The seemingly casual interactions among these. Internet mobiles naturally pushed this NFT as a new digital commodity into the public eye. In reality, it was mainly pushed into the hands of capital, which then flooded in. This led to NFTs recently becoming the hottest funding pool. Countless opportunists and investors rushed in, all eager to make a profit here. And this market was simply perfect for Stephen King. After all, it was just about creating some unique personalized digital artworks, which was definitely a piece of cake. For him, boss, leave this to me. By the time you come back next, we might have already gathered enough startup capital for our company. Yang Chen smiled and nodded, I have confidence in you. Come, I’ll take you to meet someone. Having already assigned tasks to Stephen King today, the next step was naturally to form a team. The first person Yang Chen wanted to recruit was Panda Chuang. Recently, after these two helped him clear out the Zhao family, he brought them under his wing. After Panda Pang was treated in time, he was sent to an underground doctor to have his wounds readdressed. Thanks to Yang Chen’s previous treatment, his injuries were not severe. After a simple treatment he returned home to recuperate. Yang Chen also promptly visited the two brothers and casually handed them a hundred thousand. This left the brothers both surprised and delighted. Yang Chen naturally wouldn’t mention that he had raided the Zhao families. Lair, he simply told them this was a reward for helping avenge his uncle. The Pan brothers, who were already short on money, didn’t hesitate to accept the cash. After recovering from his injuries, Panda Pang was assigned to his uncle’s side, responsible for security at the breeding farm. As for Panda Chuang, being a high achiever, Yang Chen naturally intended to entrust him with significant responsibilities. So today, he brought Stephen King to meet Panda Chuang. When Panda Chuang saw Stephen King, he was taken aback, he hadn’t expected Yang Chen to bring a foreigner. The three found a small restaurant, reserved a private room, and then Yang Chen began discussing the entrepreneurial venture with Panda Chuang. Naturally, Panda Chuan nodded in agreement, as his current situation wasn’t exactly favorable. After failing in his business last year and being scammed, he was left with a mountain of debt, and his parents were still in the hospital. Although Yang Chen had sent over a hundred thousand before, he knew that money wasn’t given for free. Now that Yang Chen was inviting him to start a business, he readily agreed. On one hand, after a few days of interaction, he felt Yang Chen was reliable. On the other hand, he wanted to repay Yang Chen’s kindness. Thus, in that small restaurant’s private room, their Azure universe took its first step from there. IT was just a two-person makeshift team. So they didn’t dare to call it a company, initially defining it as a studio. Yang Chen injected $5 million as startup capital into the studio, and Stephen King was the technical director of the company, acting as his full representative. Meanwhile, Pan De Chuan was responsible for part of the technical development, while also taking on the operation and management of the studio. As the company grew, he would gradually step away from the technical position and bear the heavy burden of management and operations. Looking at the distant Gao family castle, Yang Chen always felt something was off about it. Before he left last time, the Gao family had invited him to return to the castle to deal with Gao Chang. However, he did not agree because he had been away for quite a while. He was somewhat worried about the situation at home and regarding the internal disputes among the local natives, he did not want to get too deeply involved. Moreover, he had already helped the Gao family fend off the external strongman tribe that Gao Chang had invited. So he thought that Gao Pying, along with Gao Xin and the others, should have no trouble dealing with Gao Chang. But this time, upon returning to this other world and arriving outside Gao family castle, he felt something was amiss. Logically, it should be broad daylight and the castle gates should be wide open, with people coming and going continuously. After all. Gao Family Castle was an important commercial hub in the northern region, not only selling local specialties but also serving as a crucial intersection for merchants coming from the south and west. Every day, merchants traveled back and forth, fulfilling their needs and conducting trade. During his previous visits, he could sense the city’s commercial vitality. There were several large markets outside the city every month and at other times, transactions of valuable goods took place within the city. Aside from the outermost farmers, the middle section was inhabited by blacksmiths who could forge iron tools, along with various artisans. Therefore, in the southern part of the city, the Gao family had opened two bustling markets. However, today, standing on a small hill outside the city, he felt an unusual emptiness in the city. There were not many merchants or common folk entering or exiting the main gate, and even when he walked through the city gate, he couldn’t hear the usual hustle and bustle. This struck him as very strange. Could it be that after Gao Pang returned, there was a fierce conflict with Gao Chang that caused a chain reaction? Upon reaching the city gate, he was unexpectedly not subjected to any inspection, which surprised him. However, he noticed that one of the guards, upon seeing him, quickly ran into the city. He knew this must be to report back, as the Gao family had welcomed him this way before. Whenever he appeared at the city gate, a servant would immediately notify Gao Xien, who would then personally come to greet him. But, This time, to his surprise, it was not Gao Xin who came to welcome him. Instead, a cavalry unit suddenly charged out from the side. This cavalry unit was vastly different from the one he had seen from the Gao family before. They were not equipped with armor, many wore tattered leather armor and were dirty. A group of about 20 people rushed out from a small alley beside the mainland and surrounded him. Yang Chen was taken aback by this sudden turn of events and instinctively ran towards the street. He quickly reached the front of a shop on the street, but the shop’s door was tightly shut. He could only lean against the blue brick wall of the shop and watch in front of him. The cavalry, however, did not seem in a hurry. They merely surrounded him in the center but showed no intention of attacking him. However, the gleaming curved knives in their hands constantly reminded Yang Chen that this was no joke. Yang Chen felt a chill in his heart. This was the first time he had encountered such a situation. He recognized that this group was not from the Gao family but rather soldiers from the Strongman tribe he had previously clashed with on the prairie .At this moment his mind was in chaos. How could the soldiers from the strongman tribe appear? Here? But there was no time to think too much. Taking advantage of the mocking expressions of the soldiers across from him, he suddenly rolled over and crashed. Through the wooden window frame of the shop behind him, tumbling into the room. The cavalry of the strongman tribe was initially startled but then a wave of laughter erupted and they didn’t rush in to chase him. Instead, some of them moved to the backyard, surrounding the room completely. Yang Chen didn’t jump in. To escape, he was there to quickly change into his gear. After the previous experience of facing enemies in the wild, he realized his earlier carelessness and shortcomings. So this time, he was well prepared. He had initially thought about getting a set of ancient plate armor to show off, but after checking online, he found that not only was it expensive, but the total weight was over 30 pounds, making it cumbersome to put on and take off. He quickly abandoned that idea and focused on police anti-explosion gear instead. He managed to get two sets of L8073 full armor made from high polymer materials online. It was crush-proof, cut-proof, and stab-proof, providing full body protection from head to toe, even covering the neck and armpits completely. The whole set weighed only 7.5 kilograms, and with an aramid safety helmet, it cost just a few thousand. Yang Chen didn’t hesitate to get about 10 sets, this was much more practical. Then plate armor. Wearing it, he was basically immune to cold weapons, and with ceramic armor plates, he could even be bulletproof. The only downside was its lifespan, if exposed to high temperatures, sunlight, or humidity, its performance would significantly degrade after four to five years and he would need to buy new ones. But for Yang Chen, that was a minor issue. This gear was very easy to put on and take off and within just a few minutes he was fully equipped. Meanwhile, outside the room, the encircling soldiers of the strongman tribe opened a gap and Gao Chang, riding a tall horse, swaggered up to the house. Mr. Yang, it’s been a while since we last met, I hope you’ve been well. Seeing Gao Chang appear before him, Yang Chen realized that the internal conflict at Gao. Family Ford had ended in defeat for Gao Pying and his family. How useless could the Gao family be? He had inadvertently helped them at least by eliminating the strongman tribe’s reinforcements in the wild. Upon their return, they would have to face Gao Chang and that third sister. Yet even so, they still failed. He couldn’t understand how they managed that. So it’s the second head of the Gao family. Is this how you treat your guests? Yang Chen leaned out halfway from. The window frame and looked outside as he spoke. Gao Chang chuckled, Mr. Yang, you should know the reason behind our treatment of you. Yang Chen didn’t. Waste words and directly asked, what do you want? Hehe, there’s no need for anything special, all you need to do is follow us back to our residence as a guest. Yang Chen wasn’t foolish, he knew that if he went along, he would be at their mercy. What if I refuse to go? Then don’t blame us for using force. Gao Chang was straightforward, as soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hand. The cavalry beside him immediately drew their bows and began to shoot arrows. At the shop, Yangchen quickly pulled back, but a few arrows still grazed his scalp. Some even scraped against his helmet, producing a harsh screech that sent chills down his spine. You bastard, you turn on me just like that. Yangchen was instantly furious, pulling out his EVO-3, ready to fire a burst at the window. But, then he noticed several shadows flitting past the paper window behind him. Without time to think, he raised his gun and swept it across. At such a short distance. There was no need for precise shooting, he went straight for a spray of bullets, with a single breath, he fired off half a magazine of bullets, instantly creating. Several bullet holes in the paper window, splattering a handful of fresh, hot blood. Outside the north gate, accompanied by screams, a few people fell to the ground. Yang Chen didn’t bother to check the situation over there, he casually pulled out a few Molotov cocktails from his pocket. This thing had always been his deadly. Weapon in this other world. He lit the fuse and tossed it out. Immediately, there was a gasp from outside the door, and he even heard a series of exclamations. At the entrance, those strongmen from the tribes had already dismounted and crept up to the door. Yongshin didn’t have time to think too much, he raised his gun, and finished off the remaining half-magazine aimed at the wooden door. Instantly, a wailing cry echoed from the entrance. Before he could check the results of his attack, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his back. Turning around, he saw a flash of a blade, it turned out that a few soldiers from the Gao family fortress. had snuck in through the back door. One was hiding at the entrance shooting arrows hitting him squarely in the back while another had already crept up behind. Him, swinging a knife. Yang Chen instinctively ducked, using his aramid helmet to block the incoming strike. He was also taking a gamble, this helmet could withstand. Ricochets and shrapnel on the battlefield. Blocking this knife should be fine, right? With a dull thud, the opponent’s knife was deflected by the smooth helmet. Yang Chen bent down, pulling out his handgun from his pocket and fired three shots at the guy in front of him. As that guy fell to the ground, he turned and shot again at the one drawing a bow at the entrance. That guy let out a scream and fell, his arrow flying out of his hand. Yangchen ducked just in time as the white feathered arrow zipped past him, hitting a strongman from the tribe who had jumped in through the south gate behind him. He rolled forward, creating space, and fired two more shots at the doorway, taking down another barbarian who had rushed in. But there were still a few more barbarians behind, charging in with curved knives, and at this moment, his gun was out of bullets. Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he waved his hand. Just in time, he pulled out the pickup truck that had accompanied him in battles across this other world. The truck fell from the air, directly crushing the four barbarians who had just rushed in at the door. The two-ton vehicle was like a meteorite. The four barbarians were instantly smashed to pieces, their insides spilling out. Yangchen opened the car door and jumped in, tossing a few tear gas canisters outside. Then he opened the door to get in, but his body got stuck at the entrance. reaching back he realized it was because he had been hit by an arrow in the back the arrowhead had lodged itself in the outer layer of his bomb suit not caring about damaging the protective suit he yanked the arrow out and threw it to the ground before jumping into the truck he started the engine shifted gears and pressed the gas pedal the pickup roaring as it crushed several corpses and charged out of the room but by this time there wasn’t a single enemy left standing outside the streets were filled with Strong men and soldiers from the Gao family lying on the ground, coughing incessantly and vomiting uncontrollably. Clearly, these guys had no resistance to such high-intensity tear gas. He had to thank the heavens, there was no wind or rain today, and the battlefield was in a densely packed area of houses. This was very unfavorable for the diffusion of these toxic gases. Yangchen had no time to care about how these people were doing, he pressed the gas pedal and gripped the steering wheel tightly. The truck bounced along as it drove out of the encirclement. Of course, he wasn’t sure how many people had been crushed along the way. Fortunately, the truck was equipped with an air purification system, originally meant to filter PM 2.5, but it turned out to be sufficient for purifying the gas. Soon, he drove the truck to the city gate, but at that moment, he saw that the gate was slowly closing. The drawbridge outside was also slowly rising.At this moment, Yang Chen directly opened the door and jumped onto the back of the truck. This time, his pickup had been meticulously modified. A Y-shaped bracket had been welded onto. The back. On the two branches, two elastic bands made from bicycle inner tubes were attached. Thus, a simple large slingshot was completed. He placed a Molotov cocktail in the slingshot, wound it up with gears, pulled it back, and then launched it. The Molotov cocktail traced a beautiful arc in the air before smashing directly into the city wall. The soldiers who were turning the gears to retract the drawbridge were instantly ignited like candles. A few of them screamed as they fell from the wall, and the uncontrolled drawbridge came crashing down with a loud bang. The soldiers at the entrance, who were closing the gate, saw Yang Chen menacingly raise his assault rifle. They immediately scattered in panic like birds and beasts. Yang Chen drove up to the main gate, pointed his gun at the heads of a few soldiers who were paralyzed with fear on the ground, signaling them to open the gate. A few of them, trembling and wetting themselves, scrambled to their feet and helped him push open the half-closed gate. Yang Chen swaggered out of the gate in his truck and just as he walked past the drawbridge he heard a sound of hooves behind him. Turning his head, he saw the fierce Gao Chang leading a large group of strong cavalry charging out from the city after him. He wasn’t in a hurry to leave, he simply waited until they reached the city gate and then casually threw two Molotov cocktails onto the drawbridge. The drawbridge immediately erupted into flames, and from across the fire he swept a burst of gunfire towards the city gate. Gao Chang reacted quickly, rolling under his horse to take cover. But the other brutes, caught off guard, were directly knocked off their horses. The aggressive pursuers reached the city gate but were held back by his gunfire. Meanwhile, Yang Chen stood across from the drawbridge, reminiscent of a fierce Zhang Fei on the Changban Bridge. He looked at Gao Chang, who was in a sorry state, after rolling off his horse, and laughed heartily. Gao Air, we shall meet again. After saying that, he turned and jumped back into the pickup, flooring the gas pedal, and speeding away. As he drove out of Bintai City, Yang Chen remained tense, constantly observing his rear. Fortunately, perhaps due to the drawbridge being. Burned, Gao Chang did not immediately pursue him. However, Yang Chen still did not dare to let his guard down, taking small roads southward. After driving over a hundred miles, he fell into a state of confusion. Was Bintai’s city really gone just like that? The Gao family had changed owners, what was he supposed to do? Now. Originally, he had good intentions of staying out of the locals’ affairs. After all, Magellan had a cautionary tale, participating in the local power struggles. From a high and mighty position. In the end, didn’t he die from a poison arrow? As the saying goes, no matter how skilled one is, one still fears a kitchen. Knife. Even if he believed he had a cultural advantage of at least a thousand years over the local natives. But what if they plotted against him? Poison, ambushes, and other available tactics were plentiful. So he generally tried to avoid getting involved in local political disputes. But unexpectedly, he was still drawn in. The Gao family had changed hands. What would happen to the previously agreed cooperation? The newly appointed Gao Chang was not as friendly towards him as the previous Gao Peng. Did that mean he had to find another place and venture south to the 16 cities of Yinyun? But the problem was that the hamburger chain back home had already set sail and when he returned, it would soon enter a violent expansion mode. The Gao family fortress was a crucial meat supply base that he valued highly. If he couldn’t establish a large-scale breeding farm here, relying solely on his uncle’s facade would make it difficult to ensure the logistical supply for the hamburger chain. Once expansion began, costs would rise significantly, and their hamburger chain could face a risk of financial rupture at any moment. The most critical point was that this hamburger chain was the source of funding for the internet industry he wanted to focus on in the future, these are all. Interconnected. Just thinking about it made Yong Chen’s head throb. After all, the ship will naturally straighten when it reaches the bridge, let’s take one step. At a time. The most important task right now is to find a place to settle down and get to know the locals to understand what changes have occurred in Bintai City. recently. With that in mind, Yang Chen drove towards Sang Miao village, which was the first place he arrived at in this world. After driving for over an hour, he finally reached the entrance of Sang Miao village. However, looking at the entire village’s broken walls and ruins, there were traces everywhere of destruction and burning. Yang Chen’s heart sank, it was clear that this village had been looted. Most likely, it was the handiwork of the Gao family. After all, he was from this village, and Gao Chang would surely think of this point in order to trace his origins. He would definitely not let Sang Niao village off the hook. Thinking of the villagers who had suffered because of him, Yang Chen’s mood darkened. He didn’t rush to leave but instead drove around the village to confirm there were no signs of life. Only then did he stop at a well, first removing his armor. He had just been shot in the back by an arrow in the city, and now it felt like a fiery pain. He took a look at the armor behind his explosion-proof suit. Fortunately, the arrow hadn’t pierced through, it had only created a dent in his back. But the tremendous impact had left a bruise on his back. Yangchen couldn’t help but feel lucky, and just then he suddenly heard a rustling sound coming from the grass nearby. Who? Yangchen immediately raised his gun and aimed at the grass. Lord Yang, is that really you? It’s me, I’m Bauer. Several figures stood up from the grass. And the leader was Wang Bao, a hunter from Sangnao village. He was the first local native Yangchen met after arriving in this other world. It was he who brought Yangchen to Bintai city, opening the door to a new world. Later, Yang Chen thought that engaging in business between the two worlds was quite dangerous, so he didn’t keep him by his side. Instead, he gave the villagers of Sang Miao village many good things and left. Just now, seeing Sang Miao village destroyed, he felt quite guilty, but now seeing Wang Bao safe and sound, he immediately showed a joyful expression. Wang Bao, are you all okay? We’re fine, we’re fine, it’s just. Wang Bao, along with several villagers, came to Yang Chen’s sight from the grass as if they had found their anchor. After just a couple of sentences, he choked up. Yangchen learned from him the whole story. A few days ago, a group of people suddenly invaded the village. It turned out to be Cao Peng’s gang, and the villagers didn’t know what was going on, so they took in the Gao family members. But unexpectedly, the next day, they were met with another group of Gao family members seeking revenge. Fortunately, the villagers were already quite alert, and having dealt with bandits in the wild for many years, they managed to retreat after a timely warning. However, some of the slower elderly, we, and sick couldn’t escape the Gao family’s slaughter. When Yang Chen heard that the Gao family was hiding in Sang Niao village, he was immediately delighted. He quickly asked Wang Bao to lead the way, and after walking through the dense forest for more than half an hour, they finally arrived at a secret camp hidden among the trees. When he saw Gao Exian, disheveled and dirty, crawling out of a tent, Yang Chen was shocked. It had only been a few days, and the previously suave young man had fallen into such a state. When Gao Xan saw that it was really Yang Chen, he burst. Into tears on the spot, grabbing Yang Chen’s hand and choking up continuously. He looked as if he had found his anchor, making Yang Chen feel quite awkward. Uh? Brother Gao, what exactly have you been through? Can you tell me properly? Sigh, it was all our carelessness, hearing Yang Chen’s question. Gao Xan did not hide anything and recounted what happened after he left. It turned out that after Yang Chen left early that day, Gao Ping took Gao Xan and the cavalry that had come. to support from Taishan City, excitedly heading back to Bintai City to confront Kaopeng. The origin of the conflict between these two brothers was actually the same as that of the feudal kingdoms that had come before. It was about the issue of succession to the throne between the legitimate heir and the illegitimate offspring. Kaopeng was the legitimate son of the family but although Gao Chang was illegitimate he had made many contributions over the years in battles across the south and north for the expansion of Bintai City. For example, in the seven farms in the north, at least four were reclaimed from other small families by Gao. Chang. Goodness, hearing these jungle laws spoken so casually from Gao Aksayan’s mouth made Yongchen feel quite uncomfortable. However, in this ignorant era, the law of the jungle was the universal law here. Listening to Gao Aksayan talk about robbing others so naturally, Yongchen suddenly felt a surge of emotion. Originally, he just wanted to stay out of it and live a stable life as a cross-border dealer. But now it seemed that the conditions did not allow for that. Since he couldn’t remain an outsider, why not go with the flow? Something called ambition began to stir in his chest. Gao Exian continued to explain that Gao Chang had made significant contributions to the rise of the family. But who would have thought that before passing away, Gao Exian’s grandfather had handed the family throne to Gao Peng. Logically, Gao Chang shouldn’t have been angry about this. After all, it was the unchanging rule of this world for the legitimate son to inherit the family. But… Who would have thought that Gao Exean’s grandfather was quite ruthless, not only giving all the family inheritance to Gao Ping but even refusing to share the Chinchon ranch in Taishan city with Gao Chang. This made Gao Chang very resentful and from then on, he harbored a grudge. Although Gao Ping knew that his brother had ill intentions, he thought that they were blood relatives and Gao Chang was indeed capable. So he kept Gao Chang by his side while Gao Chang continuously wooed the other illegitimate brothers of the Gao family. Soon, they formed a faction that constantly opposed the main family. It was at this point that Gao Peng realized he was raising a tiger that would harm him, but it was already too late to drive Gao Chang away. Gao Chang had already gained a significant power, and if it weren’t for the old matriarch keeping things in check, the two families would have fought long ago. This time, Gao Peng thwarted Gao Chang’s conspiracy in the wild, making him feel that he had finally grasped a handle. He planned to settle the score with Gao Chang upon returning, but unexpectedly, he was still one step. behind. Just as he reached the gate of Bintai city, he discovered that he had been outmaneuvered. It turned out that while he was away, Gao Chang had actually led a rebellion and seized the city. Although he had made many arrangements before leaving, he never expected that those arrangements would be completely useless. Just like that, Gao Chang easily took over his old nest. Upon hearing this, and seeing Gao Aksayan’s puzzled expression, Yang Chen thought to himself, it must have been that third sister arranged by Gao Chang who played a crucial role. What surprised the Gao family even more was that just as they were about to attack Taishan city, Gao Peng’s illegitimate son Gao Jian and Gao Quan, the lord of Taishan city and the lord of Qian Shan ranch, unexpectedly defected. Especially Gao Jian, who took advantage of a meeting to launch a surprise attack on Gao Peng, severely injuring him. Gao Xin fought desperately to protect his father, breaking out of the main tent. At that moment, Gao Jian and Gao Quan’s prepared troops clashed with the main family’s hundreds of cavalry. Gao Chang also sent people out from the city to attack, and Gao Peng’s faction was naturally defeated. Fortunately, Gao Exian had the protection of a black tiger and a group of loyal guards who fought, desperately to protect him, allowing them to break through the encirclement. They fled all the way, and before Gao Peng fell into a coma, his last instruction was to tell Gao Exian to find Yang Chen. Clearly, they had placed their hopes of restoring the family on Yang Chen, then Gao Exian led the remnants of his troops to Sangxia village, but unexpectedly, as soon as they arrived, Gao Cheng’s men came chasing after them. Fortunately, the Sang family was familiar with the nearby terrain. They led them deep into the dense forest and managed to divert the pursuers, allowing them to survive. After listening to Gao Xin recount the events that had transpired, Yang Chen had formed a basic judgment. When he saw Gao Quan at Shianshan Ranch that day, he thought nothing of it, but later, when he met Gao Jian at Taishan, Chang, he felt something was off about the guy, even though he hadn’t spoken much with him. The way that guy looked at him always carried a hint of hostility. That time, Yangchen hadn’t figured it out, but now it finally made sense. He was afraid of becoming Gao Peng’s lackey. If I get my hands on those two bastards, Cao Jian and Gao Quan, I will definitely kill them. After Gao Aixian finished speaking, he expressed his anger and drew the long knife from his waist, slamming it down hard onto the table. The mountain-cutting knife he had bought at a high price from Yangchen chopped off a corner of the inch-thick wooden board. What about the dwarf brother Tikanduo? Compared to the Gao family, Yangchen was actually more concerned about the dwarf. After all, the dwarf had what he needed the most. Ah. At that time, it was chaotic and I didn’t see his whereabouts clearly but I heard from the defeated soldiers who came later that he seemed to have been captured by Gao Chang and the others. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen’s heart sank. Compared to the Gao family, this dwarf was far more important to him. Ah. He won’t be in trouble, will he? Gao Xan looked at Yang Chen in surprise, he shouldn’t be, after all, brother to Kanduo comes from a noble family in Aima City. If Gao Chang isn’t crazy, he shouldn’t dare to act against him easily. But Gao Chang has colluded with the strongman clan, and these guys are the dwarf’s sworn enemies. No one knows if Gao Chang will hand Tikanduo over to the strongman clan, if he does, then he will be in big trouble. Hearing Gao Xan say this, Yang Chen’s heart skipped a beat. This dwarf was a crucial piece in his fast food business on Blue Star. Especially the illusion velvet sauce he provided, which was key to the development of their burger shop. so he absolutely couldn’t let anything happen to this dwarf. However, even though he had made up his mind, he didn’t show it on his face. At this moment, Gao Exian was looking at Yang Chen with an expression that seemed to want to say something but hesitated. Yang Chen smiled slightly. What’s wrong? Brother Gao, do you have something to say? Gao Exian hesitated but after much deliberation, he finally spoke. Brother Yang, I know you have. Extraordinary means. Currently, my old man is gravely injured and unconscious. I wonder if you could lend a hand to save him. Hearing Gao Exian say this, Yang Chen was momentarily taken aback. If there was anything worth his attention in Gao’s stronghold, it was naturally their healing ointment. But what kind of injury did Gao Peng have? Could it be that even the Gao family’s ointment couldn’t save him? Uh, this. Seeing Yang Chen hesitate, Gao Exian quickly added, Brother Yang, my father’s situation is urgent. Please feel free to give it a try. Regardless of whether you can save him or not, I definitely won’t blame you. Since he said that Yang Chen had no choice but to agree. He followed Gao Xin to the tent where Gao Ping was and as soon as he entered he smelled a foul odor. He quickly had someone lift the curtain to ensure ventilation. Gao Ping was lying on a simple wooden bed, his face purple and gold, already in a state of unconsciousness. Yang Chen approached to carefully examine Gao Ping’s condition, it turned out he had multiple injuries. However, most of those wounds had already been treated with the hemostatic ointment commonly used by Gao Xin and the others. But this time, Gao Peng’s condition was quite different from before. Some wounds on his limbs had indeed scabbed and healed, but the wounds on his waist and abdomen showed no signs of healing at all even around many of the wounds, there were signs of necrosis. Yang Chen took a quick glance and immediately knew that the internal abdomen must have been injured. Gao Xin had only used simple methods to treat the external wounds without checking or suturing the internal injuries, so it was no surprise that there was no improvement. Seeing this situation, Yang Chen felt at a loss. After all, he wasn’t a professional doctor and he didn’t know what to do in such a case. Meanwhile, Gao Exian beside him was already in a state of desperation, his face filled with distress as he looked at Yang Chen. This guy even knelt directly in front of Yang Chen, Brother Yang, this is urgent. My father’s situation is critical, I implore you to act quickly. Even if he can’t be saved, as his child, I will have done my best. Yang Chen couldn’t help but wonder where this guy got the idea that he could save his father. It seemed that he had previously shown off too much, often producing things beyond their understanding. That’s why this. Dai thought he was capable of anything, but now, facing Gao Peng’s injuries, he truly had no good solutions. So he could only shake his head, brother Gao, it’s. Not that I don’t want to help, but I’m not a doctor myself. Moreover, I really have no experience dealing with such complicated injuries. Hearing Yang Chen say. This, Gao Xan not only didn’t get up but continued, brother Yang, I really can’t think of anyone else who can save my father. But I only trust you, so if you can save him, I will definitely reward you handsomely. Seeing that Yang Chen still didn’t seem inclined to agree, Gao Xien’s expression changed, and he steeled himself. Brother Yang, if you can save my father, I am willing to offer an entire city as a reward. Yang Chen’s heart skipped a beat, he had been somewhat tempted when he heard about their back and forth earlier. Now, hearing that Gao Xien was willing to offer a city as a reward, he found it hard to remain calm. Really? Gao Exan nodded vigorously, as long as brother Yang succeeds in the treatment, you can choose anyone from Taishan City, Shanshan City, or even Bintai City. This guy was putting all his hopes on Yang Chen. At this moment, Yang Chen felt like he was being pushed into a corner and could only brace himself. Alright, since that’s the case, I agree, but we need to write it down clearly beforehand. Although he knew that people in this place didn’t follow rules, Yang Chen still kept his guard up. Gao Exan nodded without hesitation, and Yang Chen immediately took out a few sheets of white paper. He drafted a couple of contracts, the first being a disclaimer to avoid any trouble if he couldn’t save the person. The second was a transfer statement after the successful treatment, and he naturally chose. Xianshan City. Compared to Taishan City, which the Gao family valued more, he actually preferred the vast pastoral land of Xianshan City. With that pasture, he could continuously replenish his resources in Blue Star. Yang Chen explained the contents of the two contracts to Gao Xan, who signed without any hesitation. There. were two copies of the contracts, one for each of them to keep. Yang Chen was very satisfied, while Gao Xien stared blankly at the sheets of paper. Yang Chen had no idea that Gao Xien was currently filled with excitement. There was actually such beautiful and clean paper in this world? How was it made? And that Pan-in brother. Yang’s hand was really useful. How was it made? Thinking about this world, where many places still used bamboo slips and sheepskin for writing, and good quality. Rice paper was worth its weight in gold. At this moment, Gao Exian seemed to have found a great business opportunity and when Yang Chen turned to leave he didn’t see the fierce and greedy look in Gao Exian’s eyes. The scheduled surgery time was indeed at night and Yang Chen was now asking Wang Bao for a tent, saying he needed to rest, but he instructed him to guard the tent well and not let anyone approach. Inside the tent, he took out a tablet and found some video compression files. It turned out that several life and death experiences in this other world had filled him with a sense of awe for it. After returning, he searched online for A lot of clinical surgical materials, including some surgical video tutorials specifically for medical schools. Some were about treating external injuries and burns, while others dealt with internal injuries. Regardless of whether he understood them or not, he downloaded a lot. He thought that with these materials, if he encountered any emergencies in the future he would at least know how to handle them. If it was an external injury he could manage it himself. If it was a serious internal injury he would need to know how to stop the bleeding urgently and then find a hospital for help he didn’t expect that this knowledge would come in handy now it was like sharpening a knife just before the battle he had previously taken pictures of the wounds on kaopeng’s body and judged that the most serious ones were the two wounds on his abdomen the knife wound must have injured the internal organs he found some relevant surgical introductions from the materials and had made some judgments himself kaopeng was quite lucky he should have only injured his intestines If he had injured vital organs like the liver, lungs, or kidneys, he probably would have already kicked the bucket and wouldn’t have lasted this long. With that in mind, he felt more confident for the night, reviewing the techniques of doctors performing intestinal surgeries and the medical instruments. He also did a quick check of the emergency medical equipment he had previously purchased and felt it was sufficient. He steeled himself, as the saying goes, fortune favors the bold, and besides, the man had signed a disclaimer. So tonight, this barefoot doctor in the countryside was going all out, after all, even if he didn’t take action, Gao Peng wouldn’t make it through to tomorrow. By nightfall, he had candles lit all around the tent. He also had a large amount of hot water prepared and found some sedatives for Gao Peng to swallow. Before long, Gao Peng passed out and he called over a few dwarves who had escaped from the battlefield to assist him. He had previously noticed that these dwarves were very skilled and quite bold, being very competent craftsmen. It was precisely because of their steady hands that Yang Chen chose them as assistants. He found a piece of cloth to cover Gao Peng, leaving only the surgical area exposed. This way, it would avoid distractions from seeing other parts of the patient. With everything prepared, the surgery officially began. Before the operation, Yang Chen had someone tie Gao Peng to the bed, fearing he might suddenly wake up during the procedure. He instructed one person to stay at the head of the bed, ready to hold him down if Gao Peng woke up. Then he began to make the incision, it was his first time, and he had little experience, but fortunately, the scalpel was sharp enough. He easily opened Gao Peng’s abdomen and was lucky not to have cut into a major artery. Following the methods he learned from the videos, he checked the vital organs and confirmed that they were unharmed. Then he started to examine the intestines. Fortunately, this guy hadn’t eaten much in two days, so his stomach was quite empty. Otherwise, if he had to deal with a handful of feces, that would have been awkward. Whether it was heaven looking out for Gao Pang or Yang Chen’s good fortune, he quickly found the two wounds on the intestines, which were already necrotic and oozing blood. The two wounds were very close together, and with a determined bite, he directly cut out a section of intestine between the two wounds. Then, with the help of the dwarves, he began the intestinal anastomosis. He didn’t know if it was his talent or divine intervention, but the process went surprisingly smoothly. Perhaps it was because he had no psychological burden, this barefoot doctor, Yang Chen, surprisingly completed the surgery with ease. Even after suturing the wounds, he applied the hemostatic ointment given by Gao XIN to the intestinal wounds. He thought about whether this would help the injured recover. Finally, it was time to close the abdomen and start the four process. Fortunately, he had brought saline, glucose, and plasma, even though he didn’t know Gao Peng’s blood type, but he had bought universal O-type blood bags, which were now coming in handy. After administering the anti-inflammatory injection, inserting the catheter, and placing the drainage tube, the surgery was considered complete. However, he couldn’t guarantee whether this guy would wake up. After all, in this era, an environment performing such a surgery was truly a matter of luck. Stepping out of the operating room, Yangchen looked up at the sky, it was already the early hours of the morning. The sky was gradually brightening, and he hadn’t expected that he had been in surgery for so long. Looking back at the tent, he couldn’t. help but shake his head with a wry smile. He really was a foolish daredevil, daring to perform such an open surgery on someone without any modern medical facilities. What else could it be but foolishness? If this were on Blue Star, he would probably have been arrested by the police as soon as he stepped out of the operating room. However, in the current environment of Falcon Star, this behavior was nothing remarkable. If he could really save Gao Pying, he would undoubtedly be like. Hua Tu Reborn. Reflecting on the surgical process, he had followed the steps from those video tutorials, operating step by step. There were no mistakes, the only difference from surgeries in Blue Star was that there had been no physical examination of the patient beforehand. The surgery wasn’t performed in a sterile operating room, but he had completed the steps according to the procedure. Now it all depended on Gao Peng’s fate. If he had enough resilience, he would naturally pull through, especially since he had used all the necessary medications. He had even administered many expensive high-end nutritional drugs. For instance, things like immunoglobulin and human albumin, which could fight infections and boost the immune system. Regardless of their effectiveness, he had given them all to him. It should be noted that these medications were very expensive, with a single 50-milliliter vial costing several hundred. Just for the surgery, he had already spent several thousand on him. Then there were the hemostatic gels given by Gao XIN, which he had also applied to this guy. Although he didn’t know the composition. Of this stuff, he had used it a few times and knew that this gel had excellent anti-infection properties and promoted wound healing. He hoped these ointments would be effective this time, now it was up to Gao Peng himself. After the surgery was completed, a sudden wave of fatigue hit him. Yang Chen quickly found the tent arranged for him by Wang Bao and collapsed onto the bed. When he woke up again, it was already afternoon. He lifted the tent flap and stepped out. To his. Surprise, he could hear cheerful laughter in the camp. It turned out that the hunting team composed of the villagers from Sang Miao and soldiers from the Gao family had returned. With a team of over 20 people, they had hunted two wild bulls and four yellow goats. With this meat, the camp would have enough to eat for two days. However, that wasn’t the key point. The key was the joyful atmosphere in the camp, which made Yang Chin feel that Gao Peng’s condition should be good. He quickly walked towards Gao Peng’s tent and saw several armored guards standing at the entrance. When they saw him approach, the guards looked at him with expressions of deep respect, and some even helped him lift the tent flap. Upon entering, he saw Go Exean standing by the simple bedside, while Gaopeng was lying on the bed, already awake. Seeing him come in, Gaopeng managed a faint smile and wanted to speak, but Youngchen pressed a hand on him. Ha, seeing you awake is truly great. News. You don’t need to speak, just rest. We’ll talk about everything once you’re healed. After saying that, he checked the four bag, the urine bag, and the drainage. Bag. He had instructed those dwarf assistants to keep a close eye on these and to take notes. If the medication ran out, they needed to replenish it quickly, while also recording the amount of urine produced and how much fluid had drained. There should always be a rough balance between the input and output of fluids, moreover. Seeing the urine output is a good sign, it means the patient’s kidneys are starting to function again. The drainage bag is the same, after all, it’s an internal surgery, and the presence of bodily fluids is a positive development. Gao Peng has woken up now, which can only indicate that his antibiotics and supplements are working, and this guy has a decent constitution to have pulled through. Next, we just need to wait a while longer. Once he recovers sufficiently, we can remove the catheter and the drainage tube. Once these two tubes are taken off, this guy will be halfway to recovery. After checking Gao Peng’s condition, with his heart rate and blood pressure stable, Yang Chen, the Mongolian doctor, felt relieved, even a bit smug. It was his first time performing surgery, and he had done. A major abdominal operation, ultimately saving the patient. His medical talent was truly remarkable, perhaps when he returns to Blue Star, he should consider. Furthering his studies in medical school? Looking at Kao Peng on the hospital bed, whose complexion was gradually improving, Yang Chen couldn’t help but feel proud. This was his masterpiece, and he was just a Mongolian doctor with no formal training at all. But before he could bask in his pride for too long, he quickly. Pulled Gao Xin out of the tent. He informed him that the patient needed to rest and asked him to prepare some high-nutrition food for the patient. Things like egg, whites and milk, but not too much at a time. At this moment, Gao Aksayan was completely obedient to Yang Chen, naturally taking note of his instructions one by one. In the end, he expressed his gratitude profusely, even going so far as to kneel. But Yang Chen quickly pulled him back. Hey, brother Gao, you’re being too polite. I’m just doing what I can. It’s also a blessing from heaven that Uncle Gao has pulled through. However, Gao Xien did not think so, Brother Yang, you are being too modest. Without your medical skills, how could my father have come back to life? Speaking of which, I’ve seen many internal injuries like this, and almost none survive in the end. Your intervention yesterday created a miracle. Gao Xien’s words were true, in this era, without knowledge of surgery and any antibiotics. If someone were to be stabbed in the internal organs, it would basically be a death sentence. That’s why Gao Xien held Yang Chen in such high regard. I also asked someone about the scene yesterday when Mr. Yang performed surgery to save my father. Mr. Yang actually opened the abdomen to treat the poison. Such a method is simply unheard of. Therefore, Mr. Yang, you must be a master of the heavenly way. My admiration for you is truly beyond words. At this moment, Gao Xien began to flatter Yang Chen. Indeed, performing an abdominal surgery in this time could be compared to the legendary Guan Yu’s bone scraping to cure poison. And this surgery was far more impressive. cutting open a person’s belly, removing a section of intestine, and then stitching it back up. If Gao Xien hadn’t seen his father’s abdominal stitches this morning he would never have believed it was possible. Now, he looked at Yang Chen with eyes full of awe. The guards around him felt the same. In their eyes, Yang Chen had become someone who understood the heavens and could recognize spirits. Otherwise, who could perform such arcane arts on a living person? At this moment, Yang Chen’s medical skills were no longer just skills to these local natives. It was practically magic. Yang Chen was unaware of their thoughts, he simply laughed heartily. Hey, brother Yang, no need for too many words. We just need to operate according to the previous agreement, and that will suffice. Yang Chen reminded Gao Exian, who laughed in response. Don’t worry, Mr. Yang, I, Gao Exian, intend to keep my word, especially since we have a written contract. However, upon hearing this, Yang Chen’s expression suddenly changed. Damn, I knew this guy would want to back out. But Gao Exian’s next words left him. Stunned. Mr. Yang, however, the city of Qian Shan is no longer under my control. I’ve mentioned it to you before, that Gao Quan and Gao Jian teamed up with my second. Uncle Gao Chang to rebel. It was precisely because Gao Jian acted suddenly that my father was severely injured. I promise you, I can give you Qian Shan ranch. And Qian Shan city, but the premise is that we must first take back these three cities. As Gao Aksayan said this, a sly look flashed across his face. Upon hearing. This, Yang Chen couldn’t help but slap his own thigh. It was all his fault for being blinded by greed before, thinking that Gao Xan wouldn’t dare to casually go. Back on his word after signing the contract. Unfortunately, he had forgotten that this was nothing but an empty promise. He had long lost substantial control over. Xanshan City. Even if he really gave that city to him, he couldn’t take it. No wonder this guy offered such generous terms back then, it was all a trap for him. Wasn’t it obvious that he was trying to tie himself to his chariot? Dammit, but now that things had come to this point, even if he wanted to back out, it was. impossible the bait offered by the other party was simply too tempting so tempting that he couldn’t refuse that shenshan city especially the shenshan ranch behind it was truly too important to him with that ranch their family’s hamburger chain would be invincible mr yang it’s not that i’d misspoken but gao has no better options at the moment and can only resort to this desperate measure i hope mr yang can be magnanimous and not hold a grudge against me at this moment, seeing Yangchen silent, Gao Aksayan’s expression was also fluctuating, and he quickly explained. Here, I swear in my father’s name, if you help me reclaim. Those three cities. I will present Xinchan City and Xinchan Ranch as gifts to you. If I breach this promise, may heaven strike me down. Following this, the guy even swore a toxic oath, betting even his old man on it. With things being this way, what else could Yangchen say? He had wanted to stay out of it, but it seemed impossible now. After all, the temptation of Qian Shan City was just too great for him. He pondered for a moment and then asked, alright, then I will assist. You this time. Upon hearing this, Gao Xan’s face lit up with joy, thank you, sir. Your great kindness will never be forgotten. Yang Chen waved his hand, signaling him to stop, you can keep your great kindness, I just hope you won’t go back on your word. Rest assured, Mr. Yang. Yang Chen then asked, how many people do you have now? Gao Xien turned to look at the camp. After that day, we gathered the defeated soldiers, and there are about 200 left. Yang Chen. Frowned upon hearing this, that Bintai city has thick walls and houses nearly 100,000 people. How many people does Gao Chang have under him? Well, his personal guards and guests number around 2,000. Adding in the other branch family servants and guests, he can command a total of about 5,000. People. Along with the troops of Gao Jian and Gao Quan, the three of them together can muster around 10,000 people. Hearing this number, Yang Chen’s frown deepened. What about those strongman tribes? Upon hearing this name, Gao Aksayan’s expression darkened further. Those people can also number around three to four thousand, and outside Bintai City, they have a large camp with tens of thousands of people stationed. But those people should be the old, weak, women, and children from the tribe. It seems they plan to spend the winter outside Bintai City this year. Yang Chen asked again, so there are no people from your side in the city? After all, you’ve been operating there for so many years? Upon hearing this, Gao Aksayan’s face turned red. Originally, there were over 5,000 of my family’s city defense iron army in the city. My father took about a thousand people with him on this trip and the remaining 4,000 were handed over to the old lady to command. But according to the city defense troops who escaped from the city, Gao Chang launched a coup in the city on the day we encountered the strongman tribe. First, they controlled the old lady, then issued fake orders to summon the city defense army’s leaders into Gao’s fortress, and subsequently, killed the five leaders and their deputies one by one. After that, they sent people to take control of the military camp, and finally killed all the officials, close to my family, leaving the remaining soldiers under their control in the camp. Hearing Gao Ixian say this, Yang Chen’s face darkened immediately. What the? Hell? You only have 200 people, while they have over 10,000 plus external support? With such a disparity in numbers, there’s no way to play this. Game. Taking on this task is practically a death sentence. He had already felt like he was being fooled by Gao Xien, and now he was even more convinced that he was. Trapped by this guy. No wonder this fellow dared to invest heavily, willing to give him a city? It turns out this was just a grand illusion. Looking at Gao Xien. Across from him, it seemed that this guy was also too embarrassed to face him directly. At this moment, seeing Yang Chen’s gaze, Gao Xien’s eyes were evasive, clearly. aware of the difficulty of this task. So, how loyal are those soldiers controlled in the city to you? Yang Chan asked tentatively. Upon hearing this, Gao Exian’s eyes lit up. The loyalty of these soldiers is absolutely not a problem because most of them were raised by us since childhood. Most of them are orphans from Nirbun Iron City, with parents who are mostly from outside the realm and some were even killed by the strongman tribes. So these people have a deep-seated. grudge against the strongman tribes, and Gao Chang colluded with the strongman tribes to seize Bin Iron City. It won’t be easy to subdue these soldiers. Gao. Xan’s words gave Yang Chen a glimmer of hope, and he turned to smile at Gao Xan, saying, then do you have any trustworthy people in the city? This question was. Actually asking Gao Xan if they still had informants in the city, he believed they must have some. After all, Gao Peng had operated in Bin Iron City for so many years, and his prestige must be considerable. Even though Gao Chang had taken over Ben Iron City now, these people might not immediately switch sides. After all, Gao Chang relied on the strongman clan, and those people had a deep distrust of the strongman tribes. So it was necessary to observe from the sidelines for a while. At this moment, the conflicted expression on Gao Aixian’s face confirmed Yang Chen’s suspicion, and he laughed heartily, continuing, Don’t worry, I’m not asking. Who these people are, I hope you can use them to send a message to Gao Chang. For example, those soldiers are untrustworthy, raising them is dangerous, so it’s. Better to send them to Iron Mountain City as slaves or to Qiancheon Pasture as cavalry slaves. As soon as Yang Chen said this, Gao Xien immediately understood. Gao Chang didn’t dare to start a massacre in the city right now, after all, he had just taken over Ben Iron City and the people’s hearts were unstable. If he slaughtered all 5,000 surrendered soldiers, it would inevitably cause chaos in the city. If he provoked the barbarity of the strongman tribes, it could lead to a city-wide massacre. By then, even if he had taken Vin Iron City, there would be no one left, what good would that do? And now winter was approaching, keeping. So many people in the city was also a burden. It would be better to send them to Iron Mountain City and Shanshan Pasture, trading resources with Gao Jian and Gao Quan. As long as he sent these soldiers out, Gao Xin and the others would have a chance. As long as they rescued these soldiers, Gao Xin and the others would have the capital to turn the tables. However, they weren’t foolish, while sending these people out, they would definitely also send heavy troops to guard them. This meant they would need even more manpower. A day later, Yangchen brought Gao Exian to a camp deep in the Handa Prairie. The scale of the camp was large, accommodating over a thousand people. When the people in the camp saw them coming, a dozen horses immediately approached. Upon recognizing Yangchen, their attitude became respectful, and they directly welcomed their group into the central tent. After sitting in the big tent for a while, two burly men pushed aside the curtain. and walked in upon seeing yang chen they laughed heartily oh what wind has blown the esteemed lord yang here today ah you two flatter me yang chen smiled and stood up to greet them with gao xin also wearing a friendly smile however the two men did not give gao xin much of a pleasant look they were lufei and zhang yu who had been in business with yang chen before once everyone was seated yang chen got straight to the point i came to see you two because i have a request At this moment, Lufei and Zhang Yu exchanged glances and their eyes turned to Gao Exien. Lord Yang, you’re not here because of the Gao family, are you? Yang Chen raised an eyebrow, oh? You’ve heard about the Gao family’s situation too? Ha, the bounty on Gao Exien and Gao Pang has spread all over the grassland. Just the bounty on Gao Exien’s head is worth 500 gold. After Zhang Yu, with his bushy beard finished speaking, his curious gaze fell on Gao. Exien. Yang Chen remained calm, but Gao Exian’s hands were already gripping the hilt of his knife under the table. His face was pale, and his hands trembled slightly, while Yang Chen pressed down on his hand and patted it. For some reason, seeing Yang Chen’s warm and determined gaze, Gao Exian gradually calmed down. Yang Chen then, turned to the two men and smiled slightly. So what are your plans? Are you going to tie me and Gao Exian up and take us to Bintai City to claim the bounty? This time, Zheng Yu and Liu Fei exchanged another glance and laughed heartily, but they did not speak. Yangchen knew they were clearly waiting for a price, these two were not fools. They also understood that killing Gao Exian would bring them considerable benefits. But what if Gao Exian offered a higher price? At this moment, Yangchen gave Gao Exian a look and Gao Exian mustered his courage to speak to the two burly men. Gentlemen, you must know my identity and situation, and you should be clear about why I am here. I won’t waste words, I’ll just say this, if you help me reclaim Bintai City this time, then I will offer double the bounty. on Gao XIN. Additionally, from now on, whenever you come to Bintai City for trade, you will be permanently exempt from taxes. Thirdly, if you encounter any trouble on the handed grassland in the future, you can seek my protection in Bintai City. After Gao XIN laid out his terms, the two men fell into silence. Clearly, the conditions were quite tempting. They led a hunting team of a thousand people, roaming the grassland. Officially, they were a hunting team, but in reality, they sometimes acted as bandits. Moreover, they had many competitors on the grassland. Conflicts often arose over cattle and territory. Thus, they had many enemies. On the grassland, the composition of their team was also very complex. It included bankrupt farmers from the south, local hunters who couldn’t make a living, and even many criminals with serious offenses from various counties, as well as escaped slaves from powerful tribes. Most of these people were unruly and never concealed their ambitions regarding status and power. The Handa grassland was a place where the law of the jungle prevailed. Currently, the two men were strong. Enough to suppress these people. But once they grew old and weak in a few years, the law of the lion pack would inevitably descend upon them. The old king is aging. And the new king must rise. Whenever this time comes, a brutal bloody conflict unfolds. Rather than waiting to be replaced, it is better to prepare an escape route. Early. And in Bintai city, there are rules. No force would dare to cause trouble there easily, even if they didn’t go to Bintai city, they could build there. own fortifications in the wild as long as they were under the protection of Bintai City. Their former enemies and the bandits from Jinjing wouldn’t dare to easily cause trouble. Therefore, Gao Exian’s third condition was very tempting for them. Moreover, the two brothers weren’t foolish, they estimated they could still work for at least another 10 years. The largest trading place nearby was Bintai City, and if they helped Gao Exian regain power, they could really be exempt from commercial taxes when trading there in the future, which would be a huge profit. With that money, their funds for building their own fortifications would be even more sufficient. The brothers exchanged glances, having made their decision, but the two old foxes wouldn’t easily give in. They also knew that all of this was based on the premise that Gao xin would successfully seize power. Otherwise, everything Gao xin said would just be empty promises, castles in the air. Young master. Gao, we are very satisfied with your conditions, but… Liu Fei paused deliberately at this point while the dark-faced Zhang Yu, acting like a rough man, directly. took over the conversation. Young Master Gao, to be honest, winter is approaching, and our harvest this year hasn’t been very good. As you can see, we have so many brothers to support, but this year the strongman tribe has been very active on the grasslands. It’s a problem for everyone to even have enough to eat. Liu Fei laughed heartily at this moment, exactly. The brothers really want to help you, but right now we are so poor that even weapons are a problem. Gao Xien frowned slightly and then looked at Yang Chen. How could he not understand what these two brothers meant? they clearly wouldn’t easily accept empty promises. There. Meaning was clear, if you want us to help you, then show us something tangible first. At this moment, Young Chen laughed heartily. We understand what the two brothers mean, as the saying goes, even the emperor can’t afford to starve his soldiers. We came prepared, everything is outside. After saying that, he stood up, and left the main camp, and Zhang Yu and Liu Fei, without any doubt, followed him with a dozen guards. Soon they arrived five miles outside the main camp, where, three large carts were waiting. Naturally, the carts were filled with the white sugar and salt that Yangchen had prepared, along with some iron pots and the like. He had previously been unsure about what goods were popular on Falkenstar, so he had prepared them blindly. White sugar and salt were fine, as they were hard. Currency everywhere, but those iron pots and shovels were not so easy to sell. However, that was the case for Bintai City, for Zhang Yu and Lufei, who often lived. In the wild, these iron pots and shovels were incredibly valuable. Many of their cooking utensils were still made of pottery. Those items were heavy and easily broken, so iron pots were a very precious strategic resource on the grasslands. They could be used for cooking in peacetime and even serve as shields or protective gear in wartime. In any case, Zheng Yu and Liu Fei were particularly fond of these items and immediately agreed to join Gao Xien’s ranks. Additionally, I would like to trouble the two brothers to spread the word that if anyone else is willing to assist me, as for the conditions, they are all negotiable. Gao Xien. said to the two brothers, while giving them a meaningful glance. Upon hearing this, Zheng Yu and Lu Fei felt a surge of joy. It should be known that on the Handa, Grassland, there were thousands of hunting teams like theirs, large and small. Gao Aksayan’s words gave them the right to act as agents. They could recruit those people. In the name of the Gao family, and as for the rewards given by the Gao family in the end, they could naturally take a cut. This was also a great opportunity. For them to expand their team, recently, Gao Cheng had been very troubled. Although he had already taken Bintai City, things were not going as smoothly as he had hoped, except for the initial two days of ecstatic fulfillment.At other times, there were always many pressing matters waiting for him every day. For example, the side branches of the Gao family that followed him were now clamoring to split off. The seven fortresses and farms of the Gao family in the north were the objects of contention for these side branch descendants. As for Taishan City and Shanshan Ranch, those people dared not have any improper thoughts. because those belonged to Gao Jian and Gao Quan, and the reason Gao Peng’s two sons betrayed their father to join Gao Chang’s camp was naturally because they had seen Gao Chang’s fate. They certainly did not want to end up like Gao Chang, who after making great contributions to the family, was ultimately kicked out just because they were illegitimate sons. Now, these two brothers were second only to Gao Chang in power within Bintai City. Gao Chang wanted them to return to their respective territories, but the brothers did not want to leave. They had not yet received enough benefits. Gao Peng’s estate had all fallen into Gao Chang’s pocket, along with the Bintai city. And these two, aside from the cities they governed, had not gained any other benefits. Naturally, they did not want to leave and were waiting for Gao Chang to provide an answer. Gao Chang was inclined to give them some money, but he did not dare, because there was also a strongman tribe nearby. Watching closely, and he had previously promised them that if they helped him take Bintai city, he would give them a lot of gold and jewels. Now he had only fulfilled. Half of that promise, and the other half would have to wait until the Gao brothers left Bintai City. Only after the situation within Bintai City stabilized. Would he give it? A few days ago, a newly established elder, who was also a longtime follower of the Gao family, Wang Xien, made a suggestion to him. That was to stabilize the situation in the city as soon as possible. Winter was approaching. If things continued to be chaotic, when winter came and food was scarce, it was very likely that a major upheaval would occur. To end this chaotic situation, the main task was to drive Gao Jian and Gao Quan away. If the king was unwilling to give them money, then it might be better to distribute those 5,000 surrendered soldiers to them. Before, Gao Cheng had thought about keeping these surrendered soldiers trapped for a while, ultimately using both kindness and power to bring them under his command. However, during this time, he had been overwhelmed with various matters and had lost the desire to train them. Wang Xien was the first in the city to think of his old family, and his suggestion was quite reasonable. He was just afraid that when winter came, those surrendered soldiers lacking clothes and food would cause trouble. If they really stirred up chaos and the situation got out of control, then Bintai city would be finished. So after much thought, Gao Chong decided to follow Wang Exeian’s advice and distribute those 5,000 surrendered soldiers to Gao Quan and Gao Jian. He would let them split them evenly and quickly take their people out of Bintai city. As for the strongman tribe, he had other plans. Moreover, compared to those two scoundrels Gao Kuan and Gao Jian, he preferred the straightforward strongman tribe. The leader of the strongman tribe, Duo Yan’s son, Duo Go, was currently pursuing his daughter Gao Yudi. He was also inclined to betroth his daughter to him, and once the two families became in -laws, he would eliminate Duo Yan. Wouldn’t Duo Go then be at his mercy? By that time, the strongman tribe with its tens of thousands of people outside the city would all belong to him. At that point, he wouldn’t have to care about those 5,000 surrendered soldiers anymore. Without further ado, that very afternoon, Gao Chang called Gao Quan and Gao Jian to Gao Family Fortress for a discussion. When he proposed to distribute the 5,000 surrendered soldiers to the two of them, they naturally agreed wholeheartedly. After all, in this era, population meant wealth. Especially for Gao Jian, who managed Taishan City, where the main source of income was iron mining and smelting. The demand for manpower was enormous, and having these 2,500 people was like a great tonic for him. Just as Gao Chang was discussing their return with the two of them, suddenly a messenger burst in from outside. Report to the family head, something big has happened. Seeing the messenger covered in dirt and blood, Gao Chang was also taken aback.He quickly got up and asked, what on earth happened to make? You so flustered? Reporting to you, my lord, I am Chen Er, a household servant of Lord Xin Yuan. Yesterday morning, I set out with my master and accepted the task. At Chixing Fort in the northern three forts. This morning, we arrived at the entrance of Chixing Fort, just about to go in and take over, but unexpectedly, we were ambushed at the gate. My master led us in a fierce battle, but the enemy’s strength was simply too great. I barely managed to escort my master out of the trap. However, at the moment of breaking through, my master was shot with an arrow, and on the way back, he couldn’t hold on, so, before he passed away. My master instructed me to inform you as soon as possible. Upon hearing the messenger finish speaking, Gao Chang could no longer contain himself. What? He suddenly stood up so forcefully that he knocked over the table in front of him. He took a few steps to the messenger, grabbed his collar, and yanked him up from the ground. Is this true? He demanded fiercely of Chen Er. Although Gao Yang was a distant cousin, he was his most steadfast comrade. Over the years, they had fought side by side, sharing life and death, forming a bond that was as strong as blood. During this coup, Gao Yang had always stood behind him. So after the deed was done, while others from the same lineage had not yet reaped the benefits, Gao Yang had already received the richest piece of the pie. Xixing Fort, located in the northern three forts, was the largest and most fertile stronghold, very close to Chinchon Ranch and one of the major granaries of Bintai City. But who would have thought that before his iron buddy could successfully take over, he was gone? Chen Er spoke with a choked voice, how could I dare to lie? I even brought back. My master’s body. Quick, take me to see. Gao Chang angrily threw Chun air to the ground and then followed him out of the conference hall. They soon arrived. At the square in front of the hall, where a horse-drawn carriage was waiting. A body covered with a white cloth lay on the carriage. He walked over and pulled. The cloth away. Indeed, his good brother lay on the cart, but he had multiple wounds on his body, looking terribly gruesome. The most fatal wound was on his. Chest, where a strange crossbow bolt was embedded. Gao Chang recognized this crossbow bolt because its shaft was very short, unlike the length of a typical arrow. Moreover, the tail of the arrow was not the common white feather, but a strange shiny piece, and most importantly, the arrowhead was a triangular prism shape. Heavy and incredibly sharp. No wonder it could penetrate Gao Yang’s iron armor. Upon seeing such an arrow, for some reason, the first image that flashed through Gao. Chang’s mind was that of Yang Chen. Alright, you thieving bastard, if I get my hands on you, I will surely kill you. Gao Chang spat this out through gridded. teeth, and after cursing, he turned to Gao Kuan and Gao Jian. You two nephews, as you can see, Gao Xien has colluded with the demon Yang Chen from the East Sea to stir up trouble outside. They probably have already taken Xixing Fort, which is only a day’s journey from Chanshan Ranch and just two days from Taishan City. If I’m not mistaken, they may have already made their move, so there was no need for Gao Chang to say more. At this moment, both Gao Chang and Gao Jian were like ants on a hot pan. Whatever Gao Chang could think of, they could surely think of too. Uncle, please rest assured, we will leave the city immediately to track. Down that brat Gao Xien? Once we find him, we will definitely bring him back to you for handling. These two were quite clever, although they were eager to return. To their old nest to guard it, they still wanted to do Gao Chang a favor by saying they would go out of the city to find Gao Xien. At this moment, Gao Chang’s eyes turned, well then, I will trouble you two nephews. But since you are going out of the city, you might as well take Gao Yu and Gao Fei along. They are heading. to Greenway Village and Huangchao Beach to take up their posts, and it just so happens that they can accompany you to sweep the grasslands. Gao Quan and Gao. Jian exchanged glances, both secretly cursing this old fox for his arrangements. Gao Yu and Gao Fei were also two cousins who were relatively close to Gao Chang. This time, with Gao Chang’s successful rebellion, they had contributed quite a bit, so naturally, they would also get a share of the spoils. However, having learned from Gao Yang’s previous experience, how could Gao Chang dare to let them go to their respective fortresses alone? It would be better to have Gao Quan and Gao Jian escort them, after all, they had a strong army. Thus, that afternoon, Gao Quan and Gao Jian led a grand procession of over 10,000 troops out of the city, heading straight north. Meanwhile, in the dense forest far from Iron City, a few people, upon seeing the grand procession emerging from the city, immediately, took out their carrier pigeons and released them with the pre-written messages. Gao Quan and Gao Jian traveled through the night, worried that their old nest might be raided. So even at night, they dared not take a break and continued heading north. Unfortunately, although the brothers were eager to return, with so many people in tow, they couldn’t move quickly. This time, a total of 15,000 people left the city. Among them, 3,000 were from Gaofei and Gaoyu, while the remaining 12,000 were from Gaoquan and Gaojian’s forces. Among these 12,000, 5,000 were defectors left by the Gaopeng family, who could not yet be considered trustworthy confidants, so they had to be closely monitored in the middle of the ranks. Additionally, with over a hundred carts, filled with various looted treasures following behind, even if they wanted to hurry, they couldn’t. After leaving Iron City and heading north, they finally reached the Ishui River by midnight. Crossing this river would mean leaving the territory of Iron City and entering the jurisdiction of Greenway Village. This Greenway Village was the first fortress they passed when Gao Pang led Yang Chan and the others on their northern hunt last time. It was also the property that Gao Chang had allocated to Gao Yu this time. Although the Gao brothers were eager to return home when they reached the riverbank, both hesitated. Everyone knew that crossing a river in the dead of night was a taboo for them. So the brothers discussed and decided to camp by the river tonight. However, just as they issued the order to set up camp and were halfway through, someone suddenly spotted a firelight flickering in the distance across the Ishui River. Accompanied by the sound of the wind, they could even hear the shouts of battle. Gao Yu’s expression changed, he found Gao Quan and Gao Jian. Two esteemed nephews, look at that direction. There seems to be some trouble over at Greenway Village. I ask for your assistance. Looking at their graying-haired uncle in his fifties, Gao Kuan and Gao, Jian exchanged glances but said nothing. Their meaning was clear, they definitely would not help. Seeing this, Gao Yu couldn’t help but angrily curse a couple. Of times. Then, ignoring their reaction, he turned and left for the tent. A few minutes later, their personal guards returned with a report. Gao Yu and Gao Fei had already led their troops across the river. Gao Kuan and Gao Jian exchanged smiles, this was the result they wanted. From a military perspective, crossing a river at night is the most taboo, because if there are enemies lying in ambush on the opposite bank, when they are halfway across, the enemy could launch an attack and their army would likely collapse. It was precisely because they were worried about an ambush on the opposite bank that they chose to camp by the Yishui River. Now, with Gao Yu and Gao Fei wanting to cross the river, it was just right for them to test whether there were any hidden troops on the other side. At this moment, The firelight in the north appeared rather coincidentally. To Gao Quan and Gao Jin’s surprise, Gao Yu and Gao Fei actually crossed the river without incident. There were no ambushers on the opposite bank, and the two brothers didn’t wait for them but plunged straight into the dense northern forest.At this moment, Gao. Jin blanced at Gao Quan and said, Brother, we. Gao Quan hesitated for a long time while sitting on his horse, and finally said, Forget them, let’s set up. Camp and rest here. For some reason, Gao Quan always felt a sense of being watched. Moreover, his instincts told him that the north bank of the Ishui River was quite dangerous at this time. Although they hadn’t crossed the river, the Gao brothers still sent out scouts to closely follow Gao Yu and Gao Fei. If anything seemed off, they could immediately return to inform him. Finally, by dawn, the camp was hastily repaired. The brothers quickly instructed everyone to rest as much as possible, but they had barely slept for two hours when a sudden uproar of shouting and clashing metal erupted outside. The brothers rushed out of their tent. only to see chaos in the camp. They managed to cut down several disoriented soldiers before stabilizing their position. After sending someone out to investigate, they learned that during the early hours, someone had stealthily entered the southern camp’s corner and dismantled the fence there. Then, they set fire to the camp, creating chaos. Meanwhile, they also rescued the 3,000 captured soldiers held there. A melee ensued just as the patrolling guards arrived, resulting in several hundred casualties. The remaining 2,000 or so managed to escape. Hearing this, the brothers felt a sharp pain in their hearts, these captured. Soldiers were their most valuable asset. How could they have lost more than half in just one night? At this moment, both of them were wide awake, no longer in the mood to rest. They immediately ordered the cooking of meals, and after eating, they hurriedly packed up to return to their stronghold. They knew that in the vast wilderness outside, it would be extremely difficult to track down Gao Xien. It was better to return to their base and secure their spoils first. As for eliminating. Gao Exian, there was no need to rush. Winter was approaching. The winter here lasted about four months, during which the weather was cold and food was scarce. Even if Gao Exian could survive this winter, he would suffer heavy losses. By the time spring arrived next year, when there was no food supply, it would be Gao Exian’s weakest moment. That would be the best time for the rest of the Gao family to hunt him down. For now, what they needed to do was one thing, endure. The large group. successfully crossed the river and headed north for the entire morning until they reached Lubokun. However, upon arrival, the two were taken aback, the previously imposing Lubokun had now turned into a wasteland, clearly burned down by someone. Near this ruin, there was a battlefield, with many corpses lying haphazardly. Some of them belonged to Gao Yu and Gao Fei, while others were bandits of various attire. It was evident that a fierce battle had taken place here, and both sides had retreated in a hurry, leaving the battlefield uncleaned. Seeing this situation, Gao Quan and Gao Jian began to speculate. No wonder Gao Xin dared to come back, it turned out that this guy had somehow gathered a group of bandits to serve him. Thinking of this, the two were unexpectedly pleased. They knew the nature. Of the bandits, they were the type to follow whoever provided for them. Although they seemed to be having a good time with Gao Xin now, when winter came, if Gao Xin couldn’t provide food and money, those people would surely turn against him. By then, they might not even need to act, the bandits could capture Gao Xin and deliver him to Bintai City for a reward. Just then, a fast horse came galloping from the distance, carrying a rider with two feathered arrows stuck in his body. Upon seeing Gao Kuan and Gao Jian, the rider’s face lit up with joy. Master, please hurry to Huang Chao Beach ahead. Under the Wubao City, Lords Gao Yu and Gao Fei have surrounded the rebel forces. At this moment, Gao Kuan immediately recognized that the knight who had returned was the scout they had sent out yesterday. This scout was one of the sentinels stationed at the gates of Chinchon City. He had his personal guards bring the man before him while he instructed them to tend to his wounds and recount what he had seen the day before. The man was wearing two layers of iron armor so although he had two feathered arrows embedded in him, he looked quite fearsome, yet in reality he was not seriously injured. He knelt before the two men and began to narrate. It turned out that after their group of scouts was dispatched yesterday, they split into several teams but all kept a distance behind the two brothers, Gao Yu and Gao Fei. Gao Yu and Gao Fei were worried. That Lebokun would be breached, so they moved quickly. They reached the gates of Lebokun in just one hour, only to arrive just as Lebokun had repelled a wave of enemy attacks. Seeing that it was Daoyu and his men, the people inside Lebokun breathed a sigh of relief. Daoyu also urged them to open the gates quickly and let them in. However, the number of people they brought was too great, totaling over 3 ,000, while Lebokun was not large to begin with. Soon, it was filled to capacity, and just at that moment, the enemy suddenly launched another attack from outside the city. Those people didn’t use any weapons, they just saw a series of fiery glass bottles flying out from the distant woods, they smashed violently into the ranks of soldiers crowded at the gate, and once those glass bottles hit the ground, they would explode, the shattered glass shards could kill soldiers within a 5 meter radius, but what was even more terrifying was the hellfire that spilled out from the glass bottles. Once those sparks splashed onto a person, it meant a fate of no survival, no matter what method you used. To extinguish it, even if you jumped into the water, it could not be put out, you could only watch helplessly as the sparks spread like wildfire across your body, the scout named Li Da’s expression was filled with confusion and fear as he recounted this part. Clearly, the horrific scene he witnessed yesterday was unforgettable. Gao Kuan and Gao Jian, who were listening nearby, couldn’t help but shiver. They knew about the Hellfire Li dimension, it was the magical treasure of that demon Yang Chen. They didn’t know what it was made of, but it was usually stored in expensive glass bottles and thrown when needed. Its power was immense. Earlier on the grasslands, Gao Peng was able to withstand the first wave of attacks from the strongman tribe precisely because Yang Chen had used a large amount of this hellfire to burn the barbarian soldiers to pieces. Later, the two lords of the Gao family quickly ordered the crowd to disperse and then led their men out of the city to fight. Just then, the eldest son, uh, cough. I mean that Gao Xien charged out from the woods with a group of horse bandits. The two sides engaged in a fierce battle here and initially, they were evenly matched. But later, perhaps having heard the news of the two young lords’ army crossing the river, Gao Exian led his men to retreat. Meanwhile, Gao Yu and Gao Fei, the two elder lords, led their troops in hot pursuit and managed to corner Gao Exian’s group, right in front of Huang Chao Beach. Hearing this, Gao Quan and Gao Jian couldn’t help but feel overjoyed. They never expected that Gao Yu and Gao Fei still had such fierce determination, managing to pin down Gao Exian’s group. Everyone mount up, travel light, and speed up. We’re going to support the two elder lords. Gao. Kuan shouted loudly to the troops behind him, and after finishing, he charged ahead. Gao Jian followed closely with the others, and more cavalrymen began to throw down their tents and rush northward alongside the two leaders. Since they had already trapped Gao Xien, they naturally wanted to seize the opportunity to take him down. If they could kill Gao Xien, it would be even better, they would eliminate future troubles. Huan Chao Beach was the second fort right next to Lbokan. and further north was Qixing Fort. The geographical location here is relatively advantageous, situated on the southern bank of the Luan River. Due to its prime location and the abundance of nearby rivers, the farm’s output is also quite substantial. The key factor is that the terrain is flat, making it very suitable for large-scale farming. Gaoquan and Gaojian, accompanied by cavalry, took only an hour to reach the vicinity of Huangcha Beach. Sure enough, in the distance beneath the fortress at Huangcha Beach, they could see two groups of people engaged in battle. One group was particularly fierce, riding horses and surrounding the other group while continuously shooting arrows. The other group, however, was more passive, currently backed against the fortress at Huangchao Beach. They were using the arrows raining down from the fortress to fend off their enemies. The besieged were none other than Gao Yu and Gao Fei, who had clearly pursued too aggressively. The night before, by the time they reached Huangchao Beach, their group had already run out of strength. Meanwhile, the enemy had launched a counterattack. Seeing. This situation, Gao Kuan and Gao Jian charged at the group without hesitation. They led the elite cavalry of their unit. Shenzhen Ranch in Taishan City had never lacked horses. Naturally, the soldiers under their command were also the most elite knights. Although there were only a few thousand of them, when they charged, it carried the momentum of a thousand troops. The knights who were besieging Gao Yu and Gao Fei, upon seeing this group of iron cavalry charging, did not dare to engage directly. As they got closer, these people shot two rounds of arrows at Gao Quan and Gao Jin’s cavalry before scattering like birds and beasts. Gao Quan. And the others did not pursue, as they had only rested for two hours since midnight, and after completing this charge, they too were exhausted. Although they. Regretted not being able to eliminate Gao Xien, they felt that preserving Huangchao Beach made the trip worthwhile. However, Gao Yu and Gao Fei were quite unhappy. In their view, if Gao Quan and Gao Jian had crossed the river with them yesterday, the Green Wave stronghold would not have been burned down, and perhaps even Gao Xin could have been wiped out in one fell swoop. How could it have come to this, allowing the tiger to return to the mountain? Huang Chao Beach was given to Gao Fei, who ordered the gates of the stronghold to be opened. However, only the soldiers of the two brothers were allowed to enter the fortress while Gao Quan and Gao Jian’s group was directly blocked outside. Seeing this situation, Gao Quan and Gao Jian were furious. They cursed Gao Yu and Gao Fei as two brainless fools. But no matter how they shouted, their two old uncles simply refused to open the door, even pouring down hot oil and molten metal from the fortress walls. Gao. Quan and Gao Jian were extremely angry, but they also knew that they were clearly unwelcome. It was evident that they were extremely resentful of their inaction. The previous day, as the saying goes, an eye for an eye. After discussing, the two decided not to linger here any longer and to continue on their way. Taking. Advantage of the fact that it was not yet dark, the two brothers crossed the Luan River. However, after crossing the river, they did not continue north. Because further, north was the territory of Chixing Fortress and no one knew the current situation there. Gao Chang had driven them out of Bintai City precisely because Chixing Fortress was under siege. Since then, they had lost contact with Bintai City and no one knew who was in control of Chixing Fortress. Moreover, as the day was getting late, if they reached the vicinity of Bintai City, they were likely to encounter an ambush. Rather than risk that, it would be better to set up camp by the riverbank, rest well for the night, and continue their journey tomorrow. After discussing, the brothers immediately decided to camp near the riverbank after crossing. Once they set up their camp, the sky had completely darkened. It was already the tail end of autumn, with grass and trees turning yellow, and the weather. Growing increasingly cold, the river’s surface had begun to freeze. As night fell, the wind howled fiercely, and a dark cloud flew in from the north, seeing this. Situation, those with experience in the grasslands knew that a heavy snowfall was definitely on the way. The two brothers of the Gao family quickly instructed their subordinates to hurry and gather some firewood and grass. Given the current circumstances, if a blizzard were to hit, they might be stuck here for several days. The subordinates quickly left the camp and began cutting grass and chopping wood around the area. Fortunately, there were still plenty of harvested fields nearby, with many crop stalks just lying on the ground. Bringing them back would be just right for firewood, and by nightfall, the camp was lit up with bonfires everywhere. The weary soldiers soon fell into a deep sleep after finishing their dinner. At that moment, snowflakes began to drift down from the sky, which later turned into a heavy snowfall. Seeing this, the soldiers naturally added more firewood to the earthen stove without needing the Gao brothers to instruct them. After all, no. One wanted to freeze to death. Many had prepared hastily for this trip. They were only wearing a single layer of clothing, and who would have thought that before? Even returning home, they would already be caught in a blizzard? It left everyone with no time to change into winter clothes, and in such cold weather, if they didn’t burn more firewood for warm, they might really freeze to death at night. By midnight, the snow was falling heavier and heavier, and most of the soldiers in the camp had already crawled into their tents. However, Gao Jian and Gao Quan were sitting across from each other in the main tent, drinking. For some reason, both brothers felt a bit restless that night, unsure if it was because the snow had come too early and too suddenly. As the city lord, their tent was naturally much larger than those of ordinary people, and it was warmed by a brazier inside. At this moment, the two sat facing each other, with wine and some roasted meat, laid out on the table before them. They had already drunk quite a bit, but neither of them looked particularly happy. That scoundrel Gao Xin is really cunning. Gao Jian took a sip of the rice wine in front of him and couldn’t help but complain, still troubled by the incomplete success of the day. Meanwhile, Gao Quan said that. Gao xin is just a spoiled rich kid, raised in luxury since childhood, what does he understand? I think it’s that guy yang chun who’s causing trouble. You’re right. Just as the brothers were still grumbling, they suddenly felt a rumbling sound coming from afar. The sound grew closer, and soon they felt the ground shaking beneath them. Their expressions changed drastically, what was going on? Gao. Jian looked suspicious, could it be a flash flood? Are you out of your mind, second brother? What season is it now? How could there be a flash flood? Gaoquan couldn’t help but scold him, and at that moment, Gao Jian realized. Could it be an earthquake? Gaoquan suddenly pushed the table aside and stood up, not good, it must be an enemy attack. Upon hearing this, Gao Jian jumped up from the ground. At that moment, a guard suddenly stumbled into the tent. My lord, it’s bad. Enemy soldiers are charging at us. What? Gao Jian’s eyes widened in anger, while Gaoquan wore a cold smile, reaching for the sword beside him. Get me my armor, this dog is coming at the right time. Five or six guards rushed in, helping the two put on their armor. Meanwhile, the camp was filled with the sound of a piercing horn. The soldiers who had just fallen asleep cursed loudly as they jumped out of their tents, not even having time to put on their clothes. The entire camp was in a state of chaos. Outside the camp, on a dirt slope to the west, Yang Chen was observing the situation inside the camp with a telescope. Seeing the soldiers in the camp flailing about in a panic, a cold smile crept onto his lips. These were supposed to be the Gao family’s elite? their quality was too poor. Not to mention comparing them to modern soldiers from Blue Star, even ancient elite troops would be far superior. It could only be said that their experience was still too lacking, and they were missing various targeted training. Let’s not even discuss the quality of these soldiers, the camp they set up is simply inadequate. While being close to the river makes it convenient for water access, there are no barriers surrounding it. The camp is only enclosed by a low wooden fence, barely 2 meters high. The main gate is also low, and There isn’t even a watchtower nearby. As for the area outside the camp, there are neither caltrips nor pits to impede cavalry, such defensive structures are completely absent. This is nothing more than a makeshift camp, and it’s clear that the commanders of this unit lack real military experience. However, upon reflection, this is understandable, as there isn’t a unified kingdom in this world. Everywhere you. Look, there are small to medium city-states like Bintai City, each boasting private armies of around 10,000 men, which is quite impressive. Although there are skirmishes between them, they haven’t fought any major wars. Thus, a lack of military experience is quite normal. At this moment, he has already seen Zhang Yu and Liu Fei leading their men, driving a dark cloud rapidly towards the camp’s main gate. The guards near the camp entrance have naturally noticed the situation. A few sentinels are shouting loudly to summon their comrades, but unfortunately, in the brief moment they turn around, they are shot down by a crossbow. Moments later, a group of figures in black has rushed to the entrance. Among them, one shadow leaps over 3 meters high, landing on the wall. Then, with a single bound, it dives into the crowd of soldiers behind the gate. And that shadow is the black tiger that Gao Xiyan can control through the brain machine link. The tiger charges straight into the group of soldiers coming to the rescue, swiping left and right, taking one down with a single paw. This scene can only be described in four words, a tiger entering a flock of sheep. The soldiers from the camp who dared to come to the gate’s aid are blocked by the black tiger, just 10 meters away from the gate. The soldiers are well. Aware of the urgency of the situation, a junior officer immediately shouts fire fire. Soon, archers draw their longbows, aiming at the black tiger, but the tiger is clever. Just as the archers are about to release their arrows, it spins around and dashes to the right, hiding behind a nearby tent. The archers quickly adjust their aim, but before they can shoot, a rain of arrows suddenly descends upon them from the front, pinning these archers to the ground. At this moment, everyone sees that it is indeed the figures in black outside the gate who have climbed onto the wall, shooting arrows down at the soldiers. Many soldiers, recognizing the importance of the gate, immediately raise their shields above their heads and charge towards it. Yang Chen, watching from a distance, can’t help but admire their bravery. Although their tactical training as soldiers is lacking, these men are incredibly courageous. Each one understands their duty, and even though the junior officer leading them has been shot dead, the soldiers do not scatter in the absence of a commander. Their casualties are already severe. It’s known that in the era of cold weapons, if an army suffers more than 5% casualties, it is on the brink of collapse. Yet, the casualties of these soldiers coming to rescue the gate have already exceeded 30%. Still, they are determined to charge forward. Meanwhile, the figures in black on the wall have already sent down over a dozen comrades to the gate, working together to lift the large bolt. The rescuing soldiers are just about to reach them. At this moment, the tiger that had just disappeared charges out from the side, crashing into the group of soldiers trying to rescue the gate. This tiger has grown significantly, measuring nearly 6 meters in length and weighing an estimated 7 to 800 pounds. Such a massive creature, charging forward, delivers an impact comparable to that of a small car, the team holding shields was immediately scattered in disarray. Before these soldiers could get back on their feet, the black-clad figures at the entrance erupted in cheers. It turned out they had already opened the bolt, and as the great door slowly swung open, the large mass of dark clouds that Zhang Yu and Liu Fei were driving began to accelerate. Soon, flames flickered within that cloud, and the number of flames increased. Meanwhile, the cloud was moving faster and faster. At this moment, in the center of the camp, Gao Quan and Gao Jian had already organized their troops. Outside their main tent, they had gathered most of the soldiers into several formations, standing ready for battle. Previously, they had sent some troops to rescue the gate, while also continuously gathering nearby. Soldiers to quickly set up camp and formations. Although neither of them were particularly talented generals, they understood that in such dark circumstances, the enemy’s method of attack was not what mattered. What was crucial was that they absolutely could not lose their composure. Otherwise, if they fell into chaos and raised the alarm, they would collapse without the enemy even needing to attack. So they dispatched trusted soldiers to gather the disoriented troops. Soon, they had rallied over 5 ,000 men, forming five large formations in front of the main tent. With such a strong formation in place, the brothers felt more confident. No matter how many men Gao X.I.N. brought today, they felt they would remain undefeated. However, what happened next left them dumbfounded. Because what charged in was not the cavalry led by Gao X.I.N., but a herd of wild bulls with bloodshot eyes. The sharp horns of these bulls gleamed with a chilling brightness, and their madness was entirely due to the flaming tails behind them. Seeing those frenzied bulls, Gao Kuan and Gao Jian exchanged a glance. It’s over. We’re done for. The five large formations seemed solid, but in the face of these unreasonable bulls, they were as fragile as paper. With the overwhelming force of the bulls, they scattered in an instant. Many soldiers, who had been holding their spears, waiting to greet the enemy cavalry, never expected that a herd of crazed bulls would come charging in. Normally, these bulls would instinctively stop if they encountered sharp objects ahead, getting pricked a couple of times. But today, these bulls were different, their tails were on fire, and their eyes were already red. Even if there were mountains of knives or seas of fire ahead, they would still charge through. The first bull was directly impaled by rows of spears, turning into a porcupine, but weighing a ton and a half, even if it was killed, the momentum of the charge would not stop. The body would roll forward due to inertia, crashing through countless spears. When the bull’s carcass rolled into the formation, it knocked over a dozen soldiers on the spot. Once a gap appeared in the formation, the other bulls surged in. Soldiers who were not professionally trained naturally scattered like birds and beasts in such a situation. The entire camp was thrown into chaos in an instant. Cries, flames, and sounds of battle filled the air. An hour later, Gao Xien slowly returned to the small hill, coming to Yangchen’s side. Although he looked exhausted, his expression was quite excited. The situation is settled, those two scoundrels, Gao Quan and Gao Jian, have already been executed. Gao Exian was thrilled, but Yang Chen felt a chill in his heart. Goodness, those two were at least your half -brothers, yet here you are, killing them and looking so excited, this. But upon reflection, he realized he was worrying. Unnecessarily. In this era where the law of the jungle prevailed, the victor takes all, this was quite normal. Hmm, very good. Since those two are dead, the remaining soldiers should not kill the innocent indiscriminately. Ha, I understand, I’ve already sent someone to gather the scattered soldiers. As the family, we still hold some prestige. in the hearts of these soldiers. It seems that in this era, bloodlines and noble families are still very effective. Yang Chen looked at the smug Gao Exan beside him and fought to himself. At this moment, a small flag officer rushed to Gao Exan and Yang Chen report the city gate of Huang Keoten has been opened. Gao Fei and Gao Yu have already led their troops out of the city and are on their way to provide assistance. After hearing this, Yang Chen burst into laughter while Gao Exan looked at Yang Chen with a face full of admiration. Brother Yang, you truly have foresight. These two old men have a much stronger overall perspective than Gao Quan and Gao Jian. They actually knew to come out for rescue, it seems they understand the principle of mutual dependence. Good, I’m just afraid these two old thieves won’t come out. Since they are here, we might as well take them all at once. At this moment, Yang Chin felt a bit like Zhuge Liang, but now was not the time to show off. He immediately followed Gao Xin down the dirt slope and rode towards the bank of the Luan River. Daoyu and Gaofei, with all their troops, were hastening towards the bank of the Luan River. The two brothers had originally been resting in Huancayoten, but they hadn’t slept much that night. They were discussing how to rebuild the Green Wave stronghold when unexpectedly, just as they finished their discussion and were about to rest, they saw a burst of blazing firelight rise from the north side of the city, although heavy snow was falling. Outside, they could still hear the sounds of battle carried by the wind. Upon seeing this situation, the two brothers immediately knew something was wrong, it seemed Gao. Kuan and Gao Jian’s camp had been attacked. Normally, they would choose to hide in the city and wait until morning to decide what to do. But these two brothers had a very good overall perspective. They understood the principle of mutual dependence. This morning, Gao Kuan and Gao Jian could afford to ignore the danger. But they could not. Because Gao Kuan and Gao Jian were much stronger than them, and their territories, Taizhan City and Shanshan Pasture, were very important. If anything happened to these two, Taizhan City and Shanshan Pasture would be lost. Then Huang Keoten and the Green Wave stronghold would become the front line against Gao Xien. The two old fellows did not want to be the vanguard in such a situation. So on one hand, they sent out scouts and on the other hand, they quickly prepared their troops and charged out from Huang Keoten. Everyone was mounted on horses and they galloped all the way to the ferry at the bank of the Luan River in just half an hour. This was the narrowest part of the Luan River, about a hundred meters wide. In this era, with the local technology, it was impossible to build a bridge across the river. so they could only rely on boats to cross. Usually, there was a small village at the ferry, responsible for ferrying people and goods across the river. However, due to the sudden drop in temperature recently, the river surface had already frozen over, making it very easy to cross. But Gao Yu and Gao Fei were experienced veterans, much more cautious than the reckless Gao Quan and Gao Jian. When they reached the riverbank, they did not rush to cross but sent out several small teams to repeatedly test the thickness of the ice to see if it could support the passage of a large troop. They were also waiting for the scouts they had sent out earlier to relay information back to them. It was unclear if it was due to the heavy wind and snow, but when they first set out, they could still hear the sounds of fierce fighting. However, by the time they reached the riverbank, all they could hear was the howling north wind and the swirling heavy snow. As for the sounds of battle, it seemed they could no longer hear them, and they weren’t sure if it was just their imagination. In any case, the two brothers felt uneasy. Just then, several fine horses suddenly galloped over from the north bank of the Luan River. Upon reaching the riverbank, they disregarded whether the ice was solid and charged straight onto the ice. The hooves struck the ice, producing a crisp clattering sound. In just a few blinks, they had already crossed the river.A moment later, they arrived at the front of the large army by the river and soon someone brought the mounted knight before the two old brothers, Gao Yu and Gao Fei. The newcomer was one of the scouts they had sent out, along with a few bloodied individuals who, judging by their attire, were soldiers under Gao Quan and Gao Jian. When they reached the two old men, the group bowed deeply. Respected elders, my lord is currently battling with Gao Xin and his bandits in the camp, and has successfully held them off. However, due to the dark night and the large number of enemies, my lord has sent us to urgently seek assistance from you too. My lord is also aware that he was at fault during the day, so he instructed us to ask for your timely help if you are willing. Once we eliminate Gao Xin and his bandits, they are willing to concede the credit. Furthermore, my two lords are willing to recommend Gao Chang as the new protector of Chixing Fort. Gao Chang is Gao Fei’s biological son and Gao Yu’s biological nephew. Upon hearing that Gao Quan and Gao Jian were willing to relinquish Chixing Fort, Gao Yu and Gao Fei were immediately intrigued. As the saying goes, wealth stirs the heart. Chixing Fort is the closest stronghold to Taishan City and Shanshan Pasture, and originally, Gao Quan and Gao Jian had been in a stalemate, with Gao Chang over it. They never intended to give this stronghold to other branches, wanting to keep it under their control. Now that they were actually willing to let it go, how could the two old brothers not be tempted? Not only does Qixing Fort have extensive territory and abundant resources, but it is also the gateway to Taishan City and Chianshan Pasture. Controlling it means they could reap substantial commercial taxes. Thinking of this, the two brothers immediately became restless and called their soldiers to ride across the river. Cross the river, cross the river. Amidst the shouts, the more than 4,000 cavalry led by Gao Yu and Gao Fei mounted their horses and stepped onto the river surface. These men included not only the 3,000 they had brought but also over 1,000 from Huang Keoten. The ice on the Luan River had already thickened considerably. Even if thousands of people stepped onto the river at the same time, there was no need to worry about the surface suddenly collapsing. So aside from a bit of anxiety when they first stepped onto the ice, by the time they reached the middle of the river, everyone felt reassured. But just as they thought. They could cross the river safely, several large fireballs suddenly flew in from the dense forest on the opposite bank. When those fireballs struck the ice, they exploded. With a loud bang, sending sparks flying. The sparks hit the warhorses, causing chaos among the herd. Immediately after, a series of boom, boom, boom explosions echoed. From the one solid ice surface. Although the explosions were not large, each time they only sent shards of ice flying. The key issue was that these sudden blasts caused. widespread panic among the cavalry brought by Gao Yu and Gao Fei. These warhorses were most afraid of such unexpected flashes and explosions. After all, they had not undergone specialized training for explosions like the modern military horses on Blue Star. The unprecedented loud noises and flames naturally caused chaos among the horses. The ice surface was already fragile and now the landmines buried by Yang Chen in the ice were detonated. The ensuing stampede of horses immediately caused large cracks to appear in the already weak ice. Although the cavalrymen were desperately trying to control their steeds, once the first section of ice collapsed, the entire situation spiraled. Out of control, with countless people and horses falling into the icy waters below amidst terrified screams. Though the Luan River in winter is not very deep, it still has a few meters of depth. Once these armored soldiers and several hundred-pound warhorses fell into the river, they would only end up frozen like popsicles. In an instant, the ice surface turned into a hellish scene, with chaos and overturned horses everywhere. In Taishan city, after dealing with Gao Kuan and Gao Jian, as well as Gao Yuan, Gao Fei’s forces Yao Exan and Yangchen almost effortlessly recaptured Shianshan city in Taishan city. Now, Yangchen has arranged for the people of Sang Miu village to settle in Shianshan city while they followed Gao Exan to Taishan city. In fact, compared to Shianshan pasture, the Gao family places greater importance on Taishan city. After all, there are iron mines here, along with many miners and ironworking craftsmen. Ironware is a very important strategic resource in this era. As for Chianshan pasture, while it is also significant, it pales in comparison to Taishan City in terms of strategic value. The Handa Prairie is teeming with cattle and sheep. Once they reclaim Bintai City, they can send people to the prairie to capture more livestock. They could also choose other locations to build a larger pasture. Taishan City, however, is different. If they were to relinquish the city, it would shake the very foundation of the Gao family, as their ancestors originally built their fortune on the trade of ironware. Moreover, over the years, their family’s investment in Taishan City has been much greater. Taishan City is also sturdier than Shanshan City, and it is not much inferior to Bintai City either. It may have a smaller population, but when it comes to the strength of its defenses, Taishan City is truly not lacking compared to Bintai City. Backed. By the Qianshan mountain range, the city is built halfway up the mountain, giving it a geographical advantage, and there is a water source in the valley. If they stockpile enough food and defend the city, holding out for three to five years would not be a problem. Fortunately, they intercepted Gao Jian on the way. Otherwise, if Gao Jian had returned to Taishan city, reclaiming it would have been much more difficult. This time, recapturing Taishan city was also very easy. Gao Xin simply had Gao Jian’s personal. Soldiers run back and forth under the city walls with Gao Jian’s head. Then, after saying a few words to persuade the defenders to surrender, the garrison in the city bound Gao Jian’s confidants and opened the gates to surrender. This also allowed Yang Chen to witness what it means to be a local tyrant. These families have often operated in the region for hundreds or even thousands of years. They hold an inexplicable prestige in the hearts of the local people, so when something happens, as long as a member of this family steps forward, the ordinary locals will naturally surrender. After all, if someone from another surname were to take charge, it would be inevitable that no, one would submit to anyone else. It could lead to conflicts that might last for decades or even centuries. But if a common leader is elected, the relationships among everyone would be much more harmonious. Gao Exan was very pleased to have reclaimed Taishan City and Gao Ping, who had gradually recovered over the past few days, was even more excited. On the very day they recaptured Taishan City, a grand banquet was held to reward the troops. The old city lord made an appearance at the evening banquet to toast, which greatly boosted the morale of Gao Exian’s side. Gao Peng’s appearance not only stabilized the previously unsettled hearts in Taishan city but also made the prairie. Tyrants hired by Gao Exian put away their little schemes. It should be noted that these guys had not shown much respect for Gao Exian before. However, seeing Gao Peng’s presence was like a stabilizing force, serving as a deterrent. That night, everyone drank a lot. After all, they had previously looted Chixing Fort, burned old Bokan, and captured Huang Keoten, breaking through three strongholds. They had achieved quite a lot, and with ample food in Taishan City, everyone indulged in eating and drinking. However, after everyone fell into a deep sleep that night, Yangchen was invited to the castle where Gao Aixian and the others were staying, the same castle as last time. But at this moment, Gao Aixian was sitting in the reception room with a furrowed brow. Upon seeing Yangchen enter, he finally revealed a hint of a smile. What’s wrong? Brother Gao, you don’t seem very happy, Yang Chen asked with a smile, to which Gao Exian responded with a bitter laugh. I’m currently troubled by the issue of wintering. They had recaptured Shinshan City in Taishan City three days ago. For the past three days, heavy snow had been falling continuously, only gradually easing up that evening. The northern region had completely entered winter, and after reclaiming Iron Mountain City, Gao Exian felt an increased pressure after tallying some data. He had rescued 5,000 soldiers from The city, but nearly a thousand of them had perished in previous conflicts. As for Gao Jian, Gao Quan, Gao Yu, and Gao Fei, he had also captured over 5,000 soldiers. Under their command. With more than 5,000 casualties in the conflicts, over 4,000 had scattered in flight. Some had been captured by the hunting teams he had recruited, treated as their private spoils of war. Currently, there were more than 10 ,000 of these hunting teams who had been following Gao Xan, burning, killing, and looting, rapidly expanding their power. It was starting to feel like they were overshadowing him, which only added to Gao Aksayan’s stress. Especially since he only had a little over 3,000 men under his direct control and the 5,000 captured soldiers had yet to show any loyalty he dared not hastily incorporate them. Outside Iron Mountain City, there were over 10,000 wild hunting teams stationed. How could Gao Aksayan possibly sleep soundly? Moreover, these people were not known for their adherence to rules. For every day they stayed under his command, he had to cover their expenses, including food, and other needs. This made him feel immense pressure. So, he called for Yang Chen, hoping to seek his advice on how to handle such a situation. Yang Chen chuckled, Brother Yang, you see, I’m managing such a large operation. Now, although I seized quite a bit of grain from those fortresses before, it’s definitely not enough to support such a large group through the winter. Not to mention, there are still over 4,000 miners and more than 1,000 craftsmen in the mountain city. These people are our foundation. If we let them starve, that would be the worst case scenario. But if we ignore these hunting teams, that won’t work either. No one knows when Gao Chang will lead his troops to attack us, and if these hunting teams cannot be put to use for me. They could very well be bought off by Gao Chang. So, the situation was so complex that Cao Exian thought of seeking Yang Chen’s help. After spending these days together, Yang Chen had practically become a deity in his heart. There was hardly any problem he couldn’t solve, and the reason he was able. To easily reclaim lost territory and defeat the Gao family quartet, bringing Iron Mountain City back, was largely due to Yang Chen’s 80% contribution. So, facing such a difficult situation, Gao Xien believed Yang Chen would surely come up with a solution. Yang Chen did not disappoint him, after pondering for a moment while stroking his chin, he said, actually, you could first liberate the miners, incorporate them into the ranks, and use those 5,000 surrendered soldiers as miners. Of course, you also need to give them hope. For instance, this time their work could be called labor reform, those who contribute more and perform well. Could be allowed. To leave the miners’ ranks and return to the military. With the addition of those miners, your strength will greatly increase, and you won’t have to fear those hunting. Teams causing chaos. Upon hearing this, Gao Xien couldn’t help but slap his thigh in delight. Right. How did I not think of that? These miners have been working in the mines for years, they are all strong and healthy. Yang Chen rolled his eyes at this remark, of course, if they weren’t strong and healthy, how could they endure? However, good physical condition meant a solid foundation for military service, a principle they all understood. Incorporating these minors into the ranks, training them, and offering. Generous rewards would quickly turn them into a fighting force, with the original veterans added, having these 8 ,000 men at hand, there’s no need to worry about. The hunting teams outside, no matter how many they are. Ha, with these people, give me one winter, and I will definitely train an elite force. By the time spring comes. Next year, we can take the initiative and go find trouble with that Gao Chang. At that time, even if we clash head on with him, we won’t have to be afraid anymore. Gao Aixian was happily calculating in his mind while Yang Chen rolled his eyes. What are we waiting for spring for? We don’t have that much time to wait. Let’s rest here in Iron Mountain City for five days, then we’ll strike directly. What? Hearing Yang Chen say this, Gao Aixian’s eyes nearly popped out of his head. Going out to fight in the dead of winter? Isn’t that just asking for death? According to the current productivity level of this world, even if they were to wage war, they would generally choose to do so in the autumn. They basically wouldn’t start a war in spring, summer, or winter. Because in spring, they need to sow seeds and plow the fields, in summer, they need to tend to the crops and repair their homes, and in winter, it’s too cold, making it unfavorable for action. So autumn is the most suitable time for war, and if they win, they can seize the enemy’s harvest, which is a profitable deal. But going to war in the dead. of winter, in the eyes of these local natives, is simply a death wish. The temperature outside has already dropped to around minus 10 degrees and in a few days, it will only get colder. By the time deep winter arrives, the average daily temperature can reach minus 20 or 30 degrees. With the current technological level of this world, it’s hard to guarantee that one wouldn’t freeze to death even while staying indoors, let alone going out to fight. But Yang Chen didn’t think that way. The reason for choosing this time to strike is to catch Gao Chang off guard. and he definitely wouldn’t expect us to attack in winter. At this moment, he must still be holed up in Iron City, and his influence is limited to Iron City. But by next spring, once he occupies Iron City, his influence will spread to the surrounding areas. The three towns in Heshi have already been broken by us, but don’t forget there are still four towns in Heshi. What Yang Chan referred to were the seven forts under the Gao family, each housing thousands of residents. These people farmed and managed seven large farms, and they had already taken down three of them. and to the west of the Long River, there are still four more. Those four have always regarded Iron City with respect. By spring, Gao Chang can send envoys to threaten and entice the four families, and once he unites their strength, Gao Chang’s power will surely increase significantly, especially with the support of the strong tribes outside. Even if Gao Aixian has 8,000 soldiers and over 10,000 hunting teams, if they really face Gao Chang, their chances of winning are not great. The reason for this judgment is entirely because the Resources controlled by both sides are not on the same level. Gao Chang controls the vital iron city, which has been built on the Gao family’s hundreds of years of accumulation. There are countless grains in gold, and that city is also an important trading hub. It is a crucial junction for caravans coming from the south and west, and with caravans, Gao Chang can have a continuous stream of trade taxes. He could even hire more mercenaries to help him fight if he was willing to spend money. Time spring arrives, Gao Xien side, with over 20,000 people, along with the old, weak, women, and children looted from several forts, totaling over 50,000, would have probably already consumed all the resources in Iron Mountain City. And once it turns into a war of attrition, Gao Xien and his men definitely can’t afford it. So rather than that, it’s better for us to take the initiative now. And Gao Chang definitely wouldn’t expect us to attack in winter, so we can catch him off guard. After Yang Chen finished speaking, he looked at Gao Exian, waiting for his decision. The reason he was so eager to attack was also due to his own thoughts. Once they really waited until next spring to attack Iron City, Gao Exian could afford to wait. Yang Chen couldn’t afford to waste time here. He was eager to return to Blue Star and see what was happening. After all, the business back home was waiting for him to take care of it. Gao Exian hesitated for a moment before making a decision. Alright, let’s catch him off guard and strike when he least expects it. In the Iron City, at the Gao family fortress, Gao Chang sat on the iron throne in the reception hall on the second floor. He touched the lion’s head on the armrest of the throne, which had been polished to a shine from being handled so much. Although his hands were cold, his heart was burning with intense frustration. Gao Yu, Gao Fei, Gao Quan, and Gao Jian had all been defeated and killed. Two of the three fortresses in Hadong had been burned down, and the last one had become a forward base for that young brat Gao Exian. What was once a grand situation had now collapsed into chaos. After receiving the news, Gao Cheng had been sitting in this hall for three days. During these three days he had been contemplating strategies but the more he thought the angrier he became. Useless, useless, a bunch of damned useless fools. His brothers and nephews were all seasoned veterans of the battlefield and the troops they commanded were no pushovers. How could they be so easily defeated and lose their heads? He couldn’t understand it and what troubled him even more was that his daughter had a falling out with him just a couple of days ago. She absolutely. refused to marry Duo Ge, and when he mentioned the marriage alliance, she stormed off without a word. She showed him, her father, no respect at all, which left Gao Chang feeling extremely embarrassed. Recently, Duo Yan had been pressing him urgently. Those barbaric tribes from the grasslands wanted to finalize the marriage before the winter solstice. Just a couple of days ago, an envoy from Duo Yan had even threatened him to his face. In truth, Gao Chang didn’t like these grassland tribes. He thought they were too barbaric, just a group of uncivilized people who had been somewhat educated. But the problem was, he couldn’t do without these powerful tribes right now. With the Iron City still in its early stages, he didn’t have many loyal subordinates he could command, and there were still many other factions to contend with. These guys were still sitting on the fence, so while the city seemed peaceful, beneath the calm surface, there were undercurrents swirling. Countless ambitious. Individuals were plotting something, perhaps by tomorrow morning, they would storm into Gao family fortress and take their heads. Originally, he had planned to use the impending harsh winter to sort out the situation in the city. But who would have? Thought that Gao Aixian, the dog thief, would strike back so quickly? Not only had he wiped out the four armies Gao Chang had sent out, but he had also taken Taishan City and Chianshan Pasture. Although he had done his utmost to seal off the news, he could still clearly feel that some people in the city had received the information. This was evident from the evasive attitudes of the old factions during the discussions in the Gao family fortress today. Whenever he asked them to do something, they would just dodge the issue, looking for excuses. It was enough to make Gao Chang’s lungs nearly explode with anger. Now, sitting on the iron throne in the conference hall, he sneered coldly. Did these bastards really think his blade wasn’t sharp enough? Fine, let’s move the plan forward. He had originally intended to give them a way out so that everyone could avoid hurting their feelings. But since they were so disrespectful, then he couldn’t be blamed for being ruthless. At that moment, the door to the conference hall was pushed open from the outside and his shadow walked in. The figure was graceful, although she wore a long black robe, the red hardshell jacket underneath revealed her identity. It was none other than Gao Chang’s daughter, Gao Yuuri. Seeing the clothes Gao Yuuri was wearing, Gao Chang’s expression turned cold. Didn’t I tell you not to wear that outfit? What do you mean by still wearing it? Are you still thinking about that guy? Just a couple of days ago, the father and daughter had a huge argument over the Duoyen tribe. Gao Chang wanted Gao Yuuri to marry Duogu, the son of Duoyen, but Gao Yuuri had firmly refused. In the end, feeling cornered, she claimed she had someone she liked, Gao Chang was taken aback, and immediately asked if it was that outsider monk, Yang Chen. Gao Yudi remained silent, and Gao Chang became furious, insisting on tearing off the jacket Yang Chen had given to Gao Yudi and burning it. The father and daughter had a big quarrel and parted on bad terms. In fact, Gao Yudi was just looking for an excuse. In the distance, Yang Chen sneezed at that moment. Father, Duo Yan is going to lead the tribe into the city. Gao Yuuri did not directly answer her father’s words but coldly. Changed the subject. Gao Chang was taken aback, his right hand unconsciously clenched, while Gao Yuuri suddenly looked up at him. Father, are we really going to do this? At this moment, Gao Yuuri’s face was not cold, instead, it was filled with anxiety. Gao Chang’s expression was one of immense struggle. They both knew what it meant to let the Duoyen tribe’s soldiers into the city. Gao Chang wanted to use the Duoyen tribe as a knife to eliminate all dissenters within the city. But they also. Knew that these prairie tribes had no discipline, if they got carried away and turned violent, they wouldn’t care about the nobility or the commoners, and civilian casualties would be inevitable. If things went wrong, many people could die tonight. Gao Chang steeled his heart and looked at Gao Yudi, Yudi, the situation is tense, we have to act. You saw the performance of those guys in the council hall today. If I don’t clear them out, they might rush in and take our heads before Gao. XIN even arrives. In fact, when Gao XIN comes, they might even help him open the city gates. If we clear them out now, we have a whole winter to regroup and by next spring, we will have complete control over Bintai city. By then, we can consolidate our forces and go out to confront Gao Xien. Gao Chang’s words were not without reason and Gao Yudi knew her father was right. But to just watch the strong tribe come to slaughter the city, she felt a bit uneasy. At that moment, Gao Chang stood up, walked to Gao Yudi’s side and patted her shoulder. Daughter, in this world, if you want to achieve great things, sometimes you have to be ruthless. If you aren’t ruthless, you won’t stand firm. After hearing these words, Gao Yudi fell silent, her breathing becoming much steadier. Have the guards secure the gates of the central city and keep an eye on Gao’s fortress. Let them make a fuss in the outer city today. With this decision, Gao Yudi could only let out a long sigh. Most of the old noble family’s residences were concentrated in the outer city, but in the outer city, there were still more common people. Gao Chang’s orders meant that those commoners would also be sacrificed. But so what? After all, some things couldn’t be handled through their Gao family. Let’s go, let’s take a look at the city walls together. Although we can let the Duoyen tribe into the city, the walls and gates must absolutely be under our control. Gao Chang was ruthless, but he wasn’t. Foolish. He had stationed troops to protect the important nodes of Bintai city. For example, the key trading posts, warehouses, armories, and even the blacksmith families had been moved into the inner city overnight. Gao Yudi silently accompanied her. father out of the council hall and they rode south along the city wall extending from Gao’s fortress. They directly crossed the wall of the central city and arrived at the southern gate of the outer city. At this moment, Gao Chang’s general, Chen Xien, was already waiting at the city gate. A few of his sturdy soldiers were standing by the drawbridge, ready to lower it at a moment’s notice. Meanwhile, the Duoyen tribe’s camp to the south of the city gate was also stirring with activity. The tribesmen were singing and sharpening their knives on horseback. In a moment, they would emerge from the camp and come directly to the city gate. Chen Xien looked into the distance at the bustling and noisy Duoyen tribe’s camp. Looking again, their camp was a chaotic mess hardly worthy of being called a camp. There wasn’t even a wooden fence around, let alone any sentry posts, it was completely a temporary encampment of nomads on the prairie. With such a group of people, if it weren’t for their skill, with horses and a reckless fearless spirit, they would be utterly useless. But then, thinking about it, in a little while, these guys would charge into the city to burn, kill, and plunder. Chen Xien felt a sharp pain in his heart as he turned to look at Gao Chang, hoping he would retract that order. But as soon as he turned, he saw that snowflakes were drifting down from the sky, and the north wind began to howl. Duoyen was a sturdy man in his 30s, of average height but very robust. His head and neck were almost equally thick, with a buzz cut and a full beard that gave him a fierce appearance. At that moment, he stood outside his large tent, gazing at the distant iron city, his eyes ablaze with fire. What a prosperous and grand city. Unfortunately, it had fallen into the hands of those fools from the Gao family, and he ultimately couldn’t resist the desires in his heart. Today, he intended to use a knife to kill, believing he was that knife he could wield. But he forgot. To ask himself if he could truly control that knife. He turned and patted his son Duogu on the shoulder. Duogu was only 18 but already taller than him. A tall and handsome young man, he smiled brightly at his father. Son, do well tonight? And tomorrow you can marry a daughter of the Gao family. Huh, King, do we also get to marry a daughter of the Gao family? No, I have my eyes on Gao Chang’s wife. Tsk tsk tsk, you have quite the appetite, I like that woman with the white veil. Beside Gao Chang at the last banquet. Huh, you fools don’t understand anything, Gao Chang’s wife has a big backside, good for bearing children. What’s the point of marrying that veiled woman when you can’t even see her face? You don’t get it, do you? The more concealed, the more intriguing. At this moment, the centurions and the small tribal leaders around Duoyen began to chatter away. They grew bolder with their words, but Duoyen was not angry. Before every major battle, they liked to belittle their opponents strategically, as it boosted their own morale. At this moment, he saw a torch circling three times in the air on the distant city wall. Duoyen raised his right hand, and the entire camp fell silent. Alright, it’s time. To set off, everyone remember your mission for today. First, complete the tasks assigned by Gao Chang, then it’s free activity. Brothers, there are countless women and treasures waiting for us in the city. Lousy. The tribesmen drew their long knives from their waists, raised them high, and shouted loudly. Then they began to form ranks, preparing to leave the camp. On the distant city wall, Gao Chang watched as the cheers and shouts from the tribesmen’s camp echoed, and his heart raced. Wildly. These guys. Although he looked down on them just like Chen Xien, considering them dirty and foolish, sometimes you had to admit that these guys were born warriors. They would faithfully execute commands on the battlefield, fearless and skilled. With bows and horses. Even without formal training, their innate talent made them a formidable force on the prairie. If only these people could be used for my purposes, how wonderful that would be. Gao Chang clenched his fists as he watched the cavalry streaming out of the camp in the distance. But just then, his eyes widened in shock. Because right behind Duoyan’s camp, meteors shot up into the sky. Those fiery meteors traced beautiful arcs in the air before crashing down into Duoyan’s. Camp The neatly arranged formation of soldiers exiting the camp became the primary target of the falling meteors. They watched in horror as the meteors struck the cavalry formation, exploding upon impact. The shockwaves from the explosions could instantly knock the surrounding cavalry off their horses. Even more terrifying were the sparks that flew everywhere with the explosions. Those little sparks, once they touched a person, could not be extinguished no matter how hard one tried. That was the most dreadful part. Countless soldiers, engulfed in flames, could only roll frantically on the ground, trying to smother the fire. But to their despair, their actions only made the flames burn even brighter. Then others rushed over to help, but as soon as they were touched by the flames, they too would become walking torches. The once mighty camp of the Duoyen tribe had, in an instant, turned into a hell on earth. The screams of countless people drifted up to the city walls with the northern wind. The guards at the city gate, led by Gao Chang, were left dumbfounded. What on earth was happening? Oh no, is it that bastard Gao Xien’s gang? After a moment, Gao Chang reacted, but what good was guessing? How could he dare to venture out of the city to rescue anyone? On a night like this, sending troops out was a grave taboo. Meanwhile, the Duoyen tribe’s camp was already showing signs of collapse. The once orderly cavalry formation was now in disarray. Countless cavalrymen, trying to evade the falling meteors, were scattering in all directions. They kept crashing into fallen riders, trampling them underfoot. The situation in the rear camp was no better. These nomadic tribes would set up their homes wherever they went, so behind. The camp were the elderly, weak women, and children of the tribe. Now, as the cavalry charged into the rear camp, some, in their panic, crashed straight into tents. How could the elderly and children fare any better? Those in their way were directly knocked over. Anyone who dared to obstruct them was cut down by the knights. This was the state of a lawless, uncivilized tribe where survival took precedence over everything. If anyone blocked another’s path, the result was a knife drawn in. Response. There was no sense of decency or order. The people of the Gao family on the city walls watched the chaotic scene below, all falling into silence. At that moment, Gao Chang’s mind was numb, unable to process anything. It wasn’t until a moment. Later that a group of people rushed out from the camp and arrived at the walls of Bintai City. Gao Chang quickly opened the city gates. Gao Chang looked down and saw Duoyan, his face blackened and his body covered in wounds. Beside him were only. About a hundred of his personal guards left. It seemed they too had suffered from the backlash of the chaotic cavalry. This was the tragic reality of a tribal Khan, despite appearing powerful on ordinary days, once internal strife broke out, the unruly. Cavalrymen under him would not care about his status as Khan. If you blocked their way, they would dare to cut you down. But at that moment, looking at Duoyen below the city wall, Gao Chang had no intention of opening the gates. No matter how much. Duoyen shouted from below, he did not budge. open the gates at a time like this? Perhaps Gao Xien was lurking in the darkness nearby with a group of cavalry waiting for him to open the door? Once he opened the gates, it would signal their charge. Duoyen, you should go back and gather your men, come back tomorrow when it’s light. Gao Chang shouted down to Duoyen. Humph. Gao Chang, you coward, actually watching me die without helping. Just you wait. Duoyen cursed fiercely for a moment, then turned his horse and rode away. This was the way of the nomads, if something was impossible, they would never linger. Watching Duoyan and his group fade into the distance, Gao Chang’s expression grew colder. Who would have thought that Gao Xien’s gang would arrive so quickly? And they had such formidable weapons? They could control an unquenchable hellfire. Earlier, when someone mentioned this matter to him, he didn’t believe it. How could there be an unquenchable fire in this world? But today he saw it and he understood how the four battalions he sent out had disappeared. It must be that bastard Yang Chen. Only he could possess such divine weapons. Gao Chang suddenly realized and a trace of regret rose in his heart. If only he hadn’t been. So greedy back then. If he hadn’t taken such ruthless measures against him perhaps they could have cooperated well? But what use is it to say those things now? His expression suddenly turned cold. Chen xin, Gao Yuuri, obey my orders. Chen xin and. Gao Yuuri beside him were momentarily stunned then quickly knelt on one knee. Chen xin, Gao Yuuri, at your command. You each take 2,000 men and head straight for the Wang residence, Li residence and Zhang residence in the outer city. Capture the spokespersons of these families. If anyone resists, treat it as rebellion. I allow you to act as you see fit. Since he couldn’t borrow the butcher’s knife from the Duoyen tribe, he had to take action himself. As the saying goes, a quick knife cuts through the chaos. Now Gao Exian had already destroyed the Duoyen tribe outside the city. He absolutely could not allow this news to reach the city, nor could he allow those fence-sitters to survive until tomorrow. Who knows what their attitude would be once they learned that the Duoyen had been wiped out and Gao Exian had returned? He needed to crush all dangers in their infancy. Meanwhile, on a dirt slope outside the city, Gao Exian, riding on horseback, looked at the Iron City across. From him with Yang Chen. Especially after seeing the Duoyen knocking on the door, but Gao Chen was still reluctant to open it. Gao Exian couldn’t help but sigh and shake his head, I knew this old guy wouldn’t open the door easily. Yang Chen smiled. There’s no need to rush. Our surprise attack has already been a great success, at the very least, we’ve cut off his powerful external support. Gao Exian turned his head and glanced again at the blazing Duoyen tribe camp. That’s right, with the Duoyen. Tribe taken down, Gao Chang and the others will be even more afraid to go out. Hmm, good. Let’s go and take the Duoyen tribe first. Alright, I’ll lead the men over now. After Gao Xien finished speaking, he led the cavalry and galloped towards the Duoyen tribe. However, before they set out, Yangchen called out to Gao Xien. Brother Gao, remember our promise. Gao Xien was taken aback, then burst into hearty laughter. Don’t worry, I remember everything. After saying that, he led the team, charging down the dirt slope towards the Duoyen camp. That night, both outside and inside the city were filled with the sounds of slaughter. Flames illuminated the sky above Iron City. The next morning, Yang Chen got up from his tent and the dwarf, Kang Shikau, brought him water for washing. Ever since they collaborated on the surgery for Gao Pying, these dwarves had become Yang Chen’s close followers. After chatting with them, Yang Chen learned that many of these dwarves were small merchants and craftsmen from Aima City. They had come to the east with the caravan of Tikangduo in search of business opportunities. They were not Tikangduo’s slaves, just a small group attached to him, previously, when the Gao family fortress experienced. Internal strife, Te Kang Duo was unexpectedly caught up in it. In the end, he was captured, while Te Kang Duo’s guards were either captured or killed. Instead, these free men managed to break out of the city alongside Gao Exien. However, due to their lack of combat strength and not being important figures, they were not given much attention in Gao Exien’s team. It was only with Yang Chen’s arrival that their situation improved significantly. Moreover, Yang Chen appreciated their practical skills and took good care of them, which made these dwarves feel a sense of belonging. They became Yang Chen’s close followers. Yang Chen got up and started washing up, and at that moment, Gao Exian walked into his tent with a smile. Brother Yang, you’re awake. Yesterday, Gao Exian had led the troops into the Duoyen tribe’s main camp to clean up the aftermath. Yang Chen did not get involved, adhering to the principle that a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. Naturally, he would not take such risks. Even though the Duoyen tribe had largely collapsed, he did not want to take any chances. So, Gao Exian went alone, and judging by his expression, he must have had a fruitful night. Ah, indeed. Looking at you, brother Gao, you must have had a good harvest last night, right? The Duo Yin tribe was the largest strongman tribe near Bintai city. There were over 10,000 bowmen, and with the other tribesmen the total could reach 20 to 30,000. Moreover, having helped Gao Chang fight. So many battles recently, the rewards must have been considerable. Gao Chang had broken their main camp yesterday, so the spoils were certainly not few. At this moment, Gao Xan chuckled. Oh, by the way, brother Yang, I brought over what you wanted. you can go out and take a look yourself it’s getting late and i was busy all night yesterday so i’m a bit tired i won’t accompany you to count after saying this gao xin turned and left the tent yang chen’s expression darkened immediately oh from this guy’s tone it was clear that he had grown some wings in fact in recent days he had also felt the change in gao xin’s emotions when he first approached him this guy was very humble and respectful like a stray dog but as Yang Chen provided him with strategies and advanced weapons, leading him to victory after victory and reclaiming lost territory. This guy’s attitude began to change gradually, especially before the raid on the Duoyen camp he had told him to capture. More prisoners from the Duoyen tribe to send to him. Because the Qanshan pasture he had taken over primarily focused on livestock farming, it required a large number of people who understood herding. When he took over Qanshan pasture, the defending troops numbered only 7 or 800. The original strong men had been taken away by Gao Quan, and most of them had perished in that day’s battle. The remaining people were captured by Gao Xin and then incorporated. As Gao Xin continued to reclaim lost ground, the number of surrendered soldiers under him increased, but this guy never mentioned how to allocate these people. From that moment, Yang Chen sensed that this guy was playing tricks on him. This time, asking him for people was actually a test. When he stepped outside, Yang Chen couldn’t help but explode in anger. Outside his tent, there was a large group of people kneeling, all dressed in rags, weak and frail, the elderly, sick, and disabled. Originally, they had agreed that he would capture more strong tribesmen, and Gao Xien had readily agreed. Although he hadn’t personally participated in the battle yesterday, he had watched the entire scene. This guy had captured at least 10,000 tribesmen, including many strong, young men. He hadn’t asked for much, just 2,000 people, but he actually sent him this many old, weak, sick, and disabled individuals. This. Thinking of this, Yang Chen was truly furious. From the very beginning, when he had asked this guy. For Chen Chen pasture, he could sense that this guy was insincere. But at that time, it was he who sought his help, and it was he who was willing to exchange for the city. Now, having helped him reclaim lost territory and gather a considerable number of troops, this guy had changed his face so quickly. If this continued, what would happen? If he helped him finish this battle, would he even be able to leave Bintai City? With this thought, Yang Chen made a decision. That afternoon, Gao Exian woke up. In his tent. It was already evening outside, and the camp was quiet. After the great victory last night, the soldiers were exhausted, and most of them were resting. He stepped out of the tent, and outside, only a few cooks were busy preparing dinner. The fire was burning hot, and in the large pot above, they were stewing the cattle and sheep captured from the strongman tribe, the air was filled with the aroma of meat, and Gao Exian took a deep breath, feeling both hungry and a bit pained. Normally, he wouldn’t be so generous as to let so many soldiers eat meat. But now, many of these soldiers were newly recruited under his command. Moreover, they had been in continuous battles for the past few days, and after a great victory yesterday, if he didn’t treat the soldiers to something good, it could easily lead to trouble. He looked up and scanned the camp, feeling as if something was missing. He raised his hand and called over his trusted aide, so, any news from that young fellow? Uh, my lord. His aide hesitated, and Gao Exian’s expression changed. Just say it. Uh, Lord Yang, he said he wanted to go hunting this afternoon and took his team out of the main camp. What? Gao Aksayan’s face suddenly changed drastically. Yang Chen. Actually ran away? How dare he? He raised his hand and slapped his aid. Why didn’t you wake me up? Isn’t it your rule that when you rest, we shouldn’t disturb you unless it’s urgent? Gao Aksayan felt a wave of frustration wash over him upon. Hearing this, ever since the upheaval, he had been on edge, unable to rest well for a long time. It was only recently that things had improved enough for him to get a good night’s sleep, so he had set a rule for his subordinates. If he was sleeping, they shouldn’t wake him unless it was absolutely necessary. A while back, one subordinate had broken this rule and had been executed on the spot. Seeing his aid stammering now, Gao Xien could only curse his bad luck inwardly. When did he leave, and who? Did he take with him? Um, Yang, he left in the afternoon, it’s been about two hours now. When he left, he took all those old, weak, sick, and disabled people you gave him. Hearing this, Gao Exian’s face broke into a cold smile. Fortunately, this guy couldn’t bear to part with those slaves. Since he took those burdens with him, he wouldn’t be able to go far, he could still catch up after dinner. But just then, the aide whispered in his ear again. Also, the hunting team led by Zhang. Yu and Liu Fei left with him. What? Upon hearing this, Gao Exian could no longer sit still. He only had a little over 8000 men, half of whom were newly freed miners. While they had some combat ability, it wasn’t very high. Therefore, In this counterattack, the real fighting force he relied on was actually the hunting teams led by Zheng Yu and Lu Fei. There were about a dozen teams, totaling over 10,000 men. Although these people were loosely organized, their combat strength was formidable. After all, they were seasoned fighters who had been living on the grasslands, battling both wild animals and humans. It was common for them to draw their blades at the slightest disagreement. So, the combat power of these mercenaries was quite fierce. He had originally thought that with these people, they could quickly counterattack the Iron City. But who would have thought that they had also left? They not only left but took away more than half of the cavalry slaves. What? When he heard this report from his aide, Gao Aksayan drew the machete from his waist and swung it down at the guard, aiming to strike him hard. The blade nearly reached the aide’s head before it veered off and struck the nearby horse post instead. Why didn’t you wake me up sooner? Gao Aksayan nearly shouted. But the guard was already bowing his head repeatedly, pleading, my lord, spare me, spare me. Seeing him like this, Gao Xien couldn’t help but resent himself for having killed the guard who had woken him up before. That time, he had been so exhausted, and his temper had been high. He had been in a daze when someone shook him awake, thinking it was an enemy trying to capture him, so he had killed the guard who was trying to inform him of something important .In ordinary matters, if something is cut down, it’s just cut down, but he never thought that doing so would create such a bad influence among his subordinates. Those hunting teams had always been a group of unruly fellows, and he had been quite wary of them. Especially after capturing Iron Mountain City, he was even more concerned that they would become uncontrollable, and he had already imposed many restrictions on them. They weren’t fools, so how could they not see his attitude? This time, Yang Chen’s departure surely involved contacting them. Those people had a closer relationship with Yang Chen. Compared to him, they were more willing to listen to Yang Chen, even taking away more than half of the strong riders. and slaves might have been instigated by yang chen he had originally thought that after having a meal he would chase after yang chen if he caught up he could use force if persuasion didn’t work at worst he could but now it seemed he was overthinking it even if he caught up they would definitely be with the hunting team what good would it do to catch up with those hunting teams around how could he dare to act rashly thinking of this gao xin couldn’t help but chop down again and frustration at the horse post i told you not to do this long ago but you just wouldn’t listen Now you’ve acted too hastily and startled the snake, haven’t you? A voice rang in Gao Exian’s ear, and he looked up to see a cloaked figure dismounting. From a horse not far away, the horse was covered in sweat, clearly having just galloped in from outside. When the person shook off the cloak from their head, Gao Exian was taken aback. Father, weren’t you in Iron Mountain City? You fool, I was worried. You were too anxious, so I came personally. I didn’t expect to be a step too late. Gao Peng’s hair was disheveled, clearly having learned about Yang Chan and the hunting team’s departure. At this moment Gao Exian lowered his head, mumbling something. He couldn’t quite articulate. I told you long ago to promise them benefits first, we just need to wait for the right moment. But why couldn’t you wait just a little longer? Gao Peng couldn’t help but raise the riding whip in his hand, pointing at Gao Exian and scolding him. It was evident that the two had long been scheming and they had never truly intended to hand over Qin Shan ranch to Yang Chen. Gao Exian was filled with grievances because he really hadn’t expected Yang Chen to be so decisive. They had just met in the morning, and by the afternoon, he had taken people away, it was clear he wanted to sever ties with him. Gao Pang glanced around, this was not a place to lose his temper. He could only beckon Gao Xien into the main tent, where the two of them carefully discussed what to do next. Meanwhile, to the north, Yang Chen, leading a large group with the protection of the hunting team, had already arrived at Huangchao Beach. They spent the day racing through the landscape. Fortunately, this world was not short of horses, and everyone could ride. Even the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled from the strong tribes could ride. As for the captives from those strong tribes, he also gave them ample trust. He had the hunting team. Assign each of them a nag, and of course, they stripped away most of their clothes. This way, even if they tried to escape in the freezing winter, they would surely freeze to death by nightfall. And these people did not disappoint him. Along the way, not a single one attempted to escape. Clearly, they all understood what the consequences would be if they fled in such weather. Upon reaching Huangchao Beach, they did not linger and pass through the fort. By midnight, they arrived at the ruins of Qixing Fort and finally stopped. This fort had been burned to ashes, it was the first fort he had helped Gao Exe in capture. Although it had been mostly destroyed, the remaining ruins could still provide them shelter from the wind and rain. Upon arriving here, Yang Chen ordered everyone to set up camp. However, his camp was set up very tightly, with several strong hunting team members arranged on the periphery, these people have been living in the wild for years, so their vigilance is extremely high. They serve as a good outer barrier, while the old, weak, sick, and disabled of the strong tribes, along with the riding slaves, have been gathered together. Arranged in the center of the camp, Yangchen began to organize people to set up, cooking, while also summoning Zhang Yu and Liu Fei, the leaders of the hunting teams, into his tent. This time, I really have to thank all of you for your strong support. The leaders of the dozen or so hunting teams took their seats, and Yang Chen instructed the dwarf Kang Shi Kao to serve everyone. He brought various drinks from the modern world, along with freshly steamed frozen meat buns and dumplings. Plate after plate of delicious food was served, and these rough men were almost drooling. However, even with their mouths full, they remained quite polite to Yang Chen. Hey, Lord Yang, you are too polite. Exactly, we’ve long found that guy with the surname Gao Unpleasant. That guy really gets arrogant once he achieves something, huh? A few days ago, when he had no one under him, he was still calling everyone brothers. But once he recaptured a few cities and had some men under him, he started barking orders at everyone. Who would want to obey such a person? Exactly. The. Leaders of the hunting team spoke one after another, clearly aware of Gao Exian’s character. As the saying goes, everyone has a scale in their heart, they know who is good and who is bad, and no one is foolish. Ha, no matter what, I still want to. Thank everyone this time for standing with me. Hey, Lord Yang, you are too polite. Although we came here for your sake, we also gained a lot. Exactly, exactly. When these hunting team leaders talked about the spoils, each one of them was all. Smiles. Although Gao Xin later guarded against them like a thief, they still managed to reap plenty of benefits. For instance, the writing slaves were the ones who gained the most, with each of their teams growing significantly. Well, not to mention. That, I called you all here this time to ask if you could sell me some writing slaves. Yang Chen said straightforwardly. The so-called writing slaves were the young and strong from the strong tribes. Through some time spent together, Yang Chen found that these writing slaves were actually very easy to get along with. Despite not having received much education, they were very simple-minded. As long as you fed them well and kept them warm, they were willing to work hard for you. Of course, the premise was that you had to break their stubbornness. They are wild people, after all, who fear power but do not cherish virtue. A loaf of bread in one hand and a big stick in the other is the most effective way to deal with them. and now that he had taken. Over the Chianshan pasture, he discovered an awkward problem. There were too few usable people under him. Previously, there were only about seven or eight hundred people left in the Chianshan pasture. Most of these were elderly, women, and children. There were about a thousand people over in Sangmyo village, and before the expedition, he had arranged for them to stay in Chianshan city. They were there to guard the city and the pasture, and their loyalty to him was extremely high. However, among. These people, only about 5 or 600 were young and strong enough to go to battle. Considering that there was a large pasture to manage behind Shinshan City, which would need to be produced and operated in the coming year, and now that he had fallen out with Gao Xan, it was possible that Gao Xan would lead troops to attack in the spring. To deal with various situations, what he needed most right now was people. Before leaving the camp, he had encouraged these hunting teams to bring along the portion of the spoils they were supposed to receive yesterday. And these spoils were naturally the writing slaves captured yesterday. These guys had indeed brought out 6 or 7 thousand people. When they went to capture people, Galaxians, soldiers did not dare to stop them at all. They all knew the ferocity of these hunting teams, a disagreement could lead to bloodshed. Now, he needed to buy these writing slaves from these people, and naturally, none of the hunting team leaders opposed. Because these hunting teams also knew their own strength, their daily work was to hunt and sell wild game, every day, he had to face lurking crises, and the pressure to survive was considerable. Each team could only increase its numbers by about a thousand, which was already their limit. If there were more people, they wouldn’t be able to manage or support them, especially with winter already upon them. Rather than waiting until winter, unable to feed those people and letting them starve, it was better to take advantage of the present while there were buyers willing to pay a good price. The reason these hunting team members were willing to leave with Yangchen was twofold. On one hand, they had already amassed enough capital and didn’t want to serve Gao Xin any longer. On the other hand, it was Yang Chen’s white sugar that attracted them, after all, everyone could see what kind of life Zhang Yu and Liu Fei had been living recently. Those two had previously been part of a small team of dozens. But since they connected with Yang Chen, their team had rapidly expanded to over a thousand people, and it was clear they were on the verge of growing even larger. Everyone could see whose thigh they were clinging to. Now that they had the fortune to see Yang Chen in person, everyone naturally wanted to latch onto this big thigh. Compared to the lofty noble lords of the Gao family, Yang Chen was much easier to deal with. Moreover, the demand for white sugar in this world was almost limitless. Right now, in the 16 cities of Yinyun and over in the Nanyun Kingdom, the price of this daily white sea moreover, earlier when he settled in Sangmyo village, he stayed at Wang Bao’s home, so he had a good impression of him. He was relatively honest and capable. After all, he was one of the few locals Yang Chen had met who had some knowledge of mathematics. This time, with him not around, letting Wang Bao manage Chianshan City was actually a test for him. Alright, my lord. Wang. Bao had already learned some etiquette and was doing quite well. My lord, when we arrived at Chianshan City, there were a total of 820 people. Among them, 400 were women, 200 were children, and 200 and 20 were elderly or disabled. These people mainly engage in. When we took over, there were 11,000 cattle, 6,000 sheep, 8,800 pigs, and 12,000 chickens in the ranch. The granary has stored grain of 23,000 dan and hay of 16,000 bundles. However, a few days ago, due to a sudden heavy snowfall, our lack of preparation led to over 2,000 cattle and sheep freezing to death. At this point, Wang Bao paused. Clearly, he felt quite pained about these losses, but Yongchen didn’t take it to heart. Such medium-scale disasters were already significant losses for the herders of this era. After all, winter had just begun, and there were still a few months of harsh cold ahead. If it continued to snow, their losses would only increase. In winter, it was still manageable. The meat of these livestock wouldn’t spoil immediately. But when spring arrived and the weather warmed up, it would be a different story. The frozen cattle and sheep would be too much for them to consume, and they couldn’t sell them either. They would quickly rot, leading to significant economic losses for the tribe. A small tribe could very well face extinction due to such unbearable losses. But for Yang Chen, the loss of these cattle and sheep was not a problem at all. have someone slaughter the cattle and sheep quickly freeze the meat and i will take it away as for the leather try to make more clothes for the people in the city so that everyone can have a warmer winter young chen casually instructed in fact if he could take the leather back it would be a fortune unfortunately he had no way to process the leather so it was better to let the locals wear it for now understood my lord but right now my biggest concern isn’t these cattle and sheep after all even if some die we can still catch more in the grasslands next spring What worries me are those captives, along with the defectors you sent back earlier and the cavalry slaves you brought this time. Currently, there are over 6,000 able-bodied men in the city and winter is about to set in. We only have that much stored grain and to feed these people, we might not last a month. And we only have a few hundred people if these folks start causing trouble. Yangchen smiled slightly at this moment. Don’t worry, Wang Bao, I have my own arrangements for these people. If Wang Bao could think of these issues, how could Yangchen not? Someone will come by tomorrow, let him meet me then. After instructing Wang Bao, Yang Chen spent the night in the castle on the small mountain behind Shenshan City. The next morning, Yang Chen got up early and first, went to the large terrace outside his bedroom. He looked down at Shenshan City and the ranch behind it. The ranch was covered in a blanket of white snow, with most of the grassland hidden beneath it. From above, the ranch looked like a snowfield. At this moment, at the foot of the mountain city, many people had already begun to work. These people went to the huts at the foot of the mountain and let the cattle and sheep inside out. They allowed them to go to the snowfield to find food on their own. Although the heavy snow had blocked the mountains, there were still many plants to eat beneath the snow. Seeing this scene, Yongchen couldn’t help but frown slightly.One can only say that the indigenous people of this era have knowledge and techniques of animal husbandry that are still too primitive. The snow-covered grasslands are actually very fragile. Although cattle and sheep can dig through the snow to eat the roots and stems of the plants below, this actually causes damage to the local grasslands. During winter, these plants are not growing at all. If too many roots and stems are consumed at this time, then the grass will not grow back the following year. This is a serious destruction of the fragile ecological environment of the grasslands. Fortunately, this pasture is currently very vast. It is enough to sustain the existing cattle and sheep, but there is a paradox in this. The water and grass in winter are not abundant and the consumption of cattle and sheep is high. If you want the cattle and sheep to be well-fed without damaging the pasture, you must ensure they travel far enough. However, if they travel too far, their activity level increases, leading to greater consumption. This will cause them to lose weight. Even if they survive the winter, they will be thinner. Therefore, from an economic perspective, it is naturally a losing business for the ranchers. Seeing this, Yangchen decided that this winter, he would raise fewer cattle and sheep. Next year. He would teach the locals about silage technology and bring in some feed production techniques so that the following winter would be the real time for increased production. Turning his head to glance at the mountain city ahead, he noted that although the small town was not large, its location was very strategic, perfectly locking down the mountain passes extending from both sides of the Chien Shan pasture. The town’s walls were not very high, only a little over three meters, not quite four. They might suffice to fend off bandits and grass bandits, but if faced with an army of tens of thousands, they would be inadequate. The city defenses clearly needed reinforcement, but the foundation of the city was quite good. The walls were built from large stones quarried from nearby mountains, very thick and sturdy. With these walls as a base, further expansion would still hold great promise. For him, the most important thing about this winter was not production, but reinforcement. After all, he had already fallen out with Gao Xin. Who knew if that guy would come to attack him first? So considering the prospects of his foundation, the first thing he needed to do now was to strengthen the city defenses. This task had to be entrusted to someone. He could trust. Although Wang Bao performed very well yesterday, even exceeding his expectations a bit, he still felt uneasy about leaving him as acting city lord in his absence. This position had to be given to someone he truly trusted. And that. Person was. Sir, there is someone outside the city who wishes to see you. At that moment, a servant knocked and entered his bedroom to report. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen’s face immediately lit up with joy. Quick, bring him in and have him wait. For me in the council hall. Half an hour later, Yangchen appeared in the council hall of the mountain city. There, a tall, cold-looking figure with blonde hair and pale skin was already waiting for him. Upon seeing him enter, the man suddenly stood up and saluted. Yuanlong Kingdom Red Flag Imperial Guard, Major Commander of the 3rd Paratrooper Regiment, Grande greets Your Excellency the Commander. Yangchen smiled and waved his hand, signaling him not to be so formal. The man before. Him, adorned with a long string of titles, was the clone that Yang Yuanqing and the others had hurriedly created when he left the 203 Institute last time. This Major Grande was the highest military commander of the 203 Institute at that time. In fact, when Yang Chen left last time he had left a set of radio communication equipment with Yang Yuanqing and Grumman, agreeing that as long as he returned to this other world they would maintain communication via radio. However, when he first returned. This time, he hadn’t thought about using it, which was why he was caught off guard by Gao Chang and later managed to escape from the city yet he just remembered that he had contacted those two brothers via radio and they had been diligently completing the tasks he assigned in the underground base. That was to produce as many clones as possible. Unfortunately, due to a lack of electricity and various resources, they had only managed to create one grand after such a long time. However, Yang Chin was. Able to understand the situation in the city in real time through these two, and he made them his hidden soldiers planted in the city. As for this grand, after his fallout with Gao Xan, he had him lie low outside the city. Originally, he had hoped that this tactically skilled guy could stay in the city as an insider. But after the fallout with Gao Xan, it was no longer necessary. At this moment, he needed this guy to take charge of Chanshan City when he was no longer around. After all, betrayal was not in his genes. He was definitely the most trustworthy partner Yang Chen could rely on. After introducing Grand to the current situation in Shinshan City, it took only half an hour for Grand to devise a plan. Your Excellency, we can use this winter to raise the city walls to 5 meters or even 8 meters. The walls also need to be thickened, and we need to move the residential area north of the walls back. Moreover, considering future city expansion, this part of the residential area can actually be relocated even further away. By separating the residential area from the military zone, we can. turned the castle at the pass into a fortress, to fortify Qanshan city at the lowest cost. It must be said that the clone soldiers with military genes are indeed professionals. Soon, based on the existing conditions of Qanshan city, they provided their suggestions. Before Gran’s arrival, Yang Chen was completely in the dark about the future development of Qanshan city. One could even say he had no clue at all, although he knew that the existing city needed to be transformed. But he really had no idea how to change it or where to start. After all, he had never studied urban management or construction. Grands. Appearance was undoubtedly a blessing for him. Originally, Chanshan City only had a section of wall over 300 meters long at the pass. This wall just happened to lock down the pass. Behind the pass was a civilian residential area. The city. Could be said to have no planning whatsoever. Moreover, there were no walls at the back of the city. After all, for the original Chanshan City, having a small section of wall in front was sufficient. But now that Shianshan city belonged to Yang Chen, and there were many predators outside. For instance, in the case of Bintai city, regardless of who won between Gao Chang and Gao Xan, they would inevitably come to attack Shianshan city. Furthermore, during this internal conflict within the Gao family, Yang Chen had chosen a side. He wasn’t afraid of offending the Gao family, but in this sighting storm, he had certainly offended the powerful tribes on the grasslands. Although the Duoyen tribe had been annihilated, it was said that they still had many powerful kin on the grasslands. who knows when those guys would come to snatch something. Therefore, considering various factors, Shanshan City needed to be reinforced. With this small city, he could lock down the vast ranch behind it, which could continuously generate huge profits for Yangchen. Thus, building a new city this time was a long-term solution. And this city absolutely could not be like the ancient cities on Blue Star, which enclosed everyone within the city. It wasn’t that. Yangchen didn’t want to provide a safe residence for the common people. It was just that the cost of building a city that way was too high, and with his current strength, he simply couldn’t afford it. The best approach was to do as Gran suggested. Move the residential area back, after all, the ranch behind was vast and very safe, then, at the pass, a new city will be built, completely fortified, and militarized. Constructing a purely military fortress will significantly reduce costs. Moreover, relocating the residential area will facilitate the future construction of the new city, leaving ample space for expansion. Yangchen also felt that this plan was very suitable, after all, although this pass is strategically important, if everyone lives here, it would indeed be too crowded. Furthermore, in the future, he plans to establish refrigerated workshops, slaughterhouses, and milking stations on this ranch, among other facilities. If all these factories are built at the pass, there would be no room to operate. Therefore, moving the residential area to the open land behind the ranch and, when the time is right, constructing a large city seems to Yangchen to be a good choice. As for the labor needed for building the new city and the relocation, I think the more than 8,000 surrendered soldiers and cavalry I brought back will be enough. Grand, you can eliminate a batch of people during this city building process and select a group from among them. Yang Chen said. Straightforwardly, and Grand nodded in agreement. I understand your meaning, your excellency. With the current resource reserves of Chianshan City, it is indeed impossible to support so many people. Yang Chen couldn’t help but roll his eyes, this guy. Is really straightforward. You know it, so why say it out loud? The reason he gave Gran such authority was also because he hoped he could tame these cavalry. Among the more than 8,000 cavalry he brought back, over 2,000 were the old, weak, sick, and disabled given to him by Gao Xien. More than 4,000 were light cavalry he bought from those hunting teams. Additionally, over 1,000 were prisoners he captured during the annihilation of Gao Jian and Gao Quan’s armies, who were sent back by Lulu. So, combining the old, weak, sick, and disabled from the original Chanshan city with those he obtained from the strongman tribe, there are nearly 4,000 people. Among them, children and women number close to 3,000, while the young and strong captive cavalry exceed 6,000. Given the current financial resources of Chanshan city, it would be extremely difficult to support so many people. Therefore, it is essential to eliminate a batch this winter. Moreover, in this era without modern mechanical assistance, building a city itself requires a massive amount of manpower. Grand will be responsible for the city building process and Yang Chen has empowered him to make the most reasonable use of manpower during this process. Additionally, during this time, he will complete the taming of these cavalry. Although he had interacted with these cavalry from the strongman tribes a few times before and found them to be simple and uneducated, they also had an inherent flaw, they were naturally unruly. After all, they had lived freely on the vast grasslands for many years, had not received any education, and had no concept of organization and discipline. Like wild horses on the prairie, they have good innate talent but are full of wildness. If you want wild horses to become warhorses, they must be tamed to understand the three elements of organization, discipline, and obedience. This requires a process and Yang Chen is not particularly skilled at it. However, Grand is very familiar with this process. Therefore, entrusting this task to him is naturally a good fit. If things go smoothly, then after this winter, Grand will bring Yang Chen a well-trained army. The city-building process will. be one of selection and elimination, during which some unruly individuals will surely be weeded out. Those who remain will form the foundation they can use. However, training troops incurs significant expenses. Relying on the countless cattle and sheep in the area for food and basic needs is manageable. But what troubles Grand the most is the equipment. After all, Shanshan City has no iron mines and very few blacksmith shops. Raising an army of over a thousand people, the equipment is the most. Troublesomeissue.so Grand gave Yangchen a long procurement list. Looking at it, Yangchen couldn’t help but frown. If he were to fulfill everything on this list, it would probably cost at least a million or two for each item. However, these initial investments were essential. Otherwise, the foundation of Chianshan City could be at risk in no time. Nevertheless, Yangchen agreed to Grand’s request. After this winter, once the new Chianshan City was built, he would have a solid backing. As for, facing the pressure from the Gao family, he would be able to maneuver freely. He entrusted all matters of the other world to Grand and ensured that the people from Song Miao village would assist him well. Yang Chen then returned to Blue Star, but upon his return, he didn’t see Wang Xiuqian and Stephen King. These two usually lived in his luxurious apartment, and since he returned at night he was surprised not to find them. Worried that they might be running around and getting into trouble, he called to check on them. It turned out Wang Xiuqian was currently in Haiyan village, working with his second uncle on the construction of the breeding farm. Recently, the feed factory had started construction, and since they had to take turns visiting the site, they hadn’t come back. As for Stephen King, he was living in the studio with Pande Chuang, and the two were working day and night on an NFT project. Hearing that both of them were safe, Yang Chen felt relieved. After resting while at home, for a night, he headed straight to the hamburger shop the next morning. However, this time he didn’t go to the old shop on Xinglin Street. Although that old shop was where they started, it was no longer suitable as a headquarters due to its small size. After discussing it, his parents decided to move the company headquarters to the South Gate store of the Polytechnic University. This new store was larger, over 200 square meters, and had a well-decorated basement. The first and second floors were turned into the main dining area for the hamburger shop, while the basement was converted by his parents into an office and storage space. Originally, Yang Chen wanted his parents to move into the new mansion he bought, but the last time. He mentioned renting a place for them, his father and mother scolded him mercilessly, blaming him for wasting money. Now that the family business was getting on track and profits were rapidly increasing, every penny had to be spent wisely. How could he waste money? Moreover, the basement was nicely decorated, with a bedroom and bathroom. Not using it would be a waste, they were quite comfortable living there, so he didn’t need to worry about them. A few words from them sent Young Chen back to square one, leaving him speechless. It seemed he would have to wait until the family opened more branches and made more profits before he could consider persuading his parents to move into his mansion. When he arrived at the shop, it was just past 10 in the morning, and they had only been open for about an hour. Their hamburger shop had opened a new location, while the braised meat shop remained at the old store on Xinglin Street and did not expand. His parents realized that although the braised meat shop was profitable, it was still too slow compared to the hamburger shop. After discussing with his second uncle, the family decided not to expand the braised meat shop for now. Once the breeding farm was completed and the slaughterhouse was being built, they would also construct a food factory for deep processing. At that time, they would specialize in vacuum-packed cooked braised meat, which would have a larger market space. Therefore, the newly opened hamburger shop had a larger storefront. And business was thriving. Although it wasn’t mealtime, students from the Polytechnic University were still streaming out to buy hamburgers. When Yang Chen arrived at the shop entrance, he saw a long line inside. On the other side at the takeout counter, there were more than a dozen delivery workers waiting. Can you hurry up? Hey, don’t rush, there’s nothing we can do. Their serving speed is already quite fast. Yeah, why don’t you grab a couple more orders, preferably from their place. That way it’s easier for delivery. A few delivery workers comforted each other. At that moment, Yang Chen looked from the front desk and could see the famous chefs in the back. More than a dozen staff members were already busy as bees. Even his parents had joined the team to help out. Just by looking at the staffing, it was clear that the store had definitely added new employees. Given the current scale of the logistics team, this was definitely a configuration for two shifts. Normally, at This time, an eight-person team would be sufficient. But now there were 16 people and the three self -service ordering machines at the front were already packed with customers. Even so, they had opened three new ordering stations just to meet. The demand of the customers in the store. Wow, they have too many people, right? Why don’t we come back later, said a male classmate near the door, while another classmate beside him pulled him back. Hey, let’s not do that, buddy. Did you forget? Yesterday? We came at 11.30 and didn’t get to eat until 2 in the afternoon. Even if there are fewer people now, once it hits 10 o’clock and the first big class is over, there will definitely be even more people. Isn’t that right? Since they opened, they’ve been queuing almost every day, from morning till night. This is the busiest fast food place I’ve ever seen. Hey, I’m just curious. You say they all have the same burgers, why is it that after three days without theirs, I can’t. Stop thinking about them? Wow, you’re pretty good at holding out. I can’t even go a day without craving them. Exactly. I’m from Sheenling, and I’m thinking, if I go home for the holidays and can’t have their burgers, how will I get by? Right. Right. My only hope now is that they quickly open more branches, preferably all over the country. Yes, that way, no matter where. We are, we won’t have to worry about not having burgers to eat. Ha, isn’t that the truth? Ever since I had their burgers, when I go back to eat at Golden Arches or Full Belly King, I can’t taste anything anymore. Exactly. Let’s just say their burger patties are fresh, juicy, and flavorful. And the patties from Golden Arches and Full Belly King, while substantial, are dry and tasteless, not good at all. And have you noticed? Their burger sauces are truly unique. It’s neither the strange flavors of western burgers nor our favorite traditional sweet and sour taste, it’s just fragrant, unforgettable after. You’ve had it. Ha, that’s right. Our dorm has even given their burgers a nickname, Unforgettable. I really can’t understand how they’ve managed to be loved by everyone. How did they solve the problem of balancing everyone’s tastes? After entering the store, Young Chin stood at the back of the line, quietly listening to these students praise their burgers. A sense of inexplicable pride arose stemming from the success of this initial attempt. Now, they could quickly replicate and paste this success. The store was busy until 10.30 at night, restocking several times, but in the end, they sold out all the inventory. Their burger shop had to stop operations for the day, and this branch had even changed its shift team. Normally, under regular circumstances, one shift of eight. hours would be enough. Each shift had eight employees, one of whom was a shift manager, and the other seven were kitchen staff. After all, the store had three self-service ordering devices and a mini program for remote ordering. But now, due to the overwhelming number of customers, they had to add two more front desk ordering operators, this is barely enough, and the staff in the back office also need to double in number to handle the overwhelming orders. Yet, despite this, everyone in the store is very happy because the store’s performance is excellent. Now, and the boss has said that talent will be selected from this batch of people. They will be trained as backup talent and as more. Branches open in the future, everyone’s positions will surely be adjusted accordingly. This rapid growth and clear goals of the company make. Everyone feel very hopeful. Although many of these employees are students from engineering and science universities. Originally, these students came to work part-time thinking that after graduating from university, they would seek other paths. However, as they spent more time. Working in this store, they began to feel more and more optimistic about their future here. Employees are divided into three levels, and performance evaluations are conducted every three months. Different levels receive different hourly wages. The salary range is from 3 ,000 to 6,000 yuan. If you are promoted to a team leader, then the salary is a different matter altogether. At this level, the salary starts at an average of 8,000 yuan, and there are bonuses at the end of the year. If you become an assistant store manager, the Monthly salary can reach 10,000 yuan plus year-end dividends. As a store manager, you can earn 11,000 yuan along with year-end dividends. Just think about it, in a fast food restaurant, being able to earn such a salary, what more could you want? Moreover, even, if you are a university student, if your major is not very good, it would be hard to find a job with such a salary after graduation, right? So many university students, after joining their team and learning about the salary benefits, are full of motivation. After all, the wages. they offer can definitely be said to be very friendly to students. As long as you are capable and willing to work hard, you can earn a high salary. If you get promoted, that would be even better. Moreover, the boss has clearly stated that in the future, their stores will definitely open across the country and may even expand globally. So in the future, being a store manager is definitely not the ceiling for career advancement. If you work hard, you will be among the first batch of pioneers growing with the company. There will be positions waiting. for everyone, such as regional managers for various cities, and so on. These young people are the most passionate and also the smartest. How difficult is it to find a growing company these days? Most growing companies are internet-based and if you are a student majoring in a related field, it’s not too hard to find a good job. But what about students from other majors? I believe most students after graduation find jobs that are either in sales or insurance, or they can only go for further studies or take civil service exams. Yet this seemingly. Unremarkable fast-food restaurant has the potential to grow into a giant. Moreover, it does not restrict students based on their majors, so what is there to worry about? Therefore, the students working at Mr. Hamburger are all full of energy. It is precisely because of this spirit that their hamburger shop operates smoothly, with very few customer complaints. After a busy evening, both parents are in the basement office, typing away on the keyboard, starting to calculate the accounts. The couple has been continuously improving themselves and have started. learning to use computers. The store’s accounting management system was created by Stephen King, a very user -friendly bookkeeping system that is extremely convenient. For Stephen King, it is a very simple matter and it greatly facilitates the parents’ management of the store’s operations. Because the daily sales, income, and inventory are clearly reflected in the system. Son, this is our family’s recent harvest, what? Do you think? Mom proudly pointed to their bank account and said to Yang Chen. Yang Chen turned his head to take a look, wow. 1 million. That’s really not a small amount. The old store had been open for more than 3 months, and the new store had been open for over a month. As well. Especially after the new store opened, their profits had taken a leap. From the initial daily net profit of 20 to 30 thousand per store, it had now reached nearly 50 to 60 thousand, and sometimes even hit 70 to 80 thousand. Such a significant. Growth was not only unexpected for his parents, but also something Yang Chen had never dared to imagine. Although he knew their hamburger. Shop would definitely be a hit. He never expected it to be this explosive. The three stores had made so much money in just over a month. Back. When the first store opened, it took over two months to earn around $300,000, and that money was later used for renting a house and renovating the new store. Now, the three stores had not disappointed him, earning so much in just one month. Of course, this was. Also related to many factors. On one hand, there was the novelty of the new store opening, especially the super customer loyalty brought by. The Huan Rong Sauce. On the other hand, the previous two years of YI restrictions had really stifled the students who were often confined to their schools. Moreover, due to the long duration of the lockdown, many other small restaurants near the schools had closed down. This left a large market gap for them. He believed that as society gradually returned to normal and more stores reopened, such good days wouldn’t last too long. Son, since we’ve made so much, do you think we should open a few more? His dad’s perspective had broadened, if it were. Before, he would have definitely thought about saving the money in a bank to earn interest. Yangchen laughed heartily, yes, let’s open a few. More. This time, I plan to open ten more in our Basho. Ha, that might be a bit too much, right? His mom hesitated upon hearing his plan for so many new stores. Yangchen chuckled, not too much, not too much. Not only in Basho, but if possible, we should also open a few. In the capital, Nandu, and Yangcheng. Upon hearing this, his parents looked at him in confusion. Ha. Isn’t that a bit too ambitious? Yangchen smiled and said to his parents, Mom and Dad, you need to broaden your horizons. I think our pace is not only fast, but I feel. It’s a bit slow. Planning ahead for the nation previously, Yangchen had thought about steadily building up the small store step by step. However, with the recent explosive success of the two new branches and the super high customer loyalty brought by the Huan Rong sauce, especially after receiving almost unanimous praise from all consumers, his mindset had changed. He had initially thought about establishing a solid foothold in Bazho and opening a few more branches. But after considering the market capacity and consumer spending power in Bazho, he rejected his previous idea. Bazho is a medium-sized city with a population of 8 million, featuring five major commercial districts. The main ones are located at the train station and Shingen Road, which are the commercial centers of the old city. There are also two emerging commercial centers in the high-tech zone, one located in the university town where they are situated, the other is in the Guanwei. shopping district of the Industrial Park’s Electronic Information Center. Additionally, there is the Guanwei Shopping District in the development zone. If they want their hamburger shop to grow strong, it should be located in these core commercial areas with high foot traffic. After all, they currently do not have the strength to attract franchises like Golden Arches and Kaifun Cuisine, which are everywhere. Due to limited brand recognition, to succeed in business, they must choose places with high foot traffic. However, if they want to open stores in The other four major commercial districts simultaneously, they would face many other issues. The first is cost, as the rent for shops in these core commercial areas is not low, and good locations are hard to find. They might even have to wait, as although the physical economy is not doing well, shops in these core commercial areas still have no trouble attracting tenants, the two new stores they open near the university. Town could be said to be a lucky find. Due to the frequent closures of the school over the past two years, the foot traffic in this area. has decreased, leading to a drop in rent prices. However, in other commercial districts, this would be impossible. He had inquired about renting a shop of about 100 square meters in those areas and it would definitely cost at least 70 to 80 thousand a year. Moreover, if the location is good, the rent could even exceed 100 thousand. In that case, opening a few more stores in Bazho wouldn’t be very meaningful. Because with such rent, even in first-tier cities like the capital, Nandu, or Inchung, it would be more than enough. And the foot traffic in those big cities is certainly more robust than in Basho. After all, those big cities have populations exceeding 20 million. There are many commercial districts within the city, along with abundant resources. So rather than spending high prices to open stores in a second-tier city like Basho, it would be better to venture into a first-tier city early on. Once they establish a foothold in those first-tier cities, they would gain recognition and simultaneously enhance their brand awareness. When their brand recognition reaches. a certain level that would be the right time for them to truly expand nationwide. Yang Chin shared his thoughts with his parents, who did not oppose him but fell into deep contemplation. Yuan, your idea isn’t wrong. After all, Bazhou is a second-tier city and its population. And consumption capacity can’t compare to those big cities. The idea of early national layout isn’t bad but the problem is, how do we fund our expansion into those cities? Yang’s father expressed his concerns, knowing that wall the rent in the core commercial districts. of second-tier cities might be similar to that of first-tier cities, the labor costs there are also high. Moreover, various miscellaneous expenses would definitely be more expensive than in Bazho, and the key issue is that they would need to establish their own cold chain distribution. All of this costs money. Their family only has 1 million in startup capital, how could they leverage such a large operation? Yang Chen was already prepared for this. Leave this matter to me. If it really doesn’t work out, we can just take out a loan. With our current. Bank flow, I believe the bank would be quite willing to lend us money. Borrowing from the bank to run their own business didn’t put any psychological pressure on Yang Chen. He had confidence in Mr. Hamburger’s profitability. Moreover, he still had the trump card of the otherworldly planet, if necessary he could mine some resources to sell. If he could really find some rare metal mines, making tens of millions, wouldn’t be a problem at all. However, he could only keep these thoughts to himself and dared not speak them aloud to his parents. Upon Hearing his words, his parents furrowed their brows. Things aren’t that easy. Although our business is doing well now, we don’t have much. In terms of assets, banks are not the type to lend without seeing results, without substantial asset collateral who would be willing to lend you money? His parents had dealt with banks before and naturally understood their nature. Yang Chen cleared his throat, leave this matter to me. Besides, we don’t even know when this branch will open, so there’s no rush. He said casually, and his parents nodded in. Agreement. Alright, you have more ideas than we do. If you really need to approach the bank, just let us know, and we will cooperate with you. His father said finally, and Yang Chen nodded vigorously, Don’t worry, I’ll handle it. After leaving the store, Yang Chen stood at the door and didn’t rush to leave, instead, he lit a cigarette for himself. In fact, he didn’t smoke much, only lighting one when he was deep. In thought. At that moment, he looked up and happened to see a store across the street that was also under renovation. It wasn’t finished. Yet, but from their appearance, it seemed they were also opening a fast food restaurant.ASA person in the catering industry, just a glance. At the decor across the street allows him to basically judge what kind of business the other party is running. Looking up at the road in front of him, students are streaming in and out of the school. The school has lifted its lockdown, and with that said, there are tens of thousands of teachers and students on campus, which means a considerable consumer power. So it makes perfect sense for others to open catering. Businesses at the school gate. However, he wonders if they will be able to survive in the face of competition from his family in the future. Yangchen smiled slightly, realizing he was worrying unnecessarily for others. He got into his pickup truck and drove towards Haiyan village. After returning this time, he called his second uncle and could hear the joy in his uncle’s voice over the phone. He was eager to know how his uncle and Wang Shichun were doing with the farm. After taking down the Zhao family that had been entrenched in Haiyan village, he would have no burdens left when he returned to his hometown. After driving for more than an hour, he finally arrived at Haiyan village. In just over a month, the village had changed dramatically since the last time he visited. The area near the village was practically a large construction site. Even though it was already midnight, the construction was still ongoing. From a distance, he could hear the rumble of machinery at the site. It seemed the project was progressing quickly. Yang Chen did not go to his ancestral home but instead took a tour around the construction site. He was shocked at what he saw. In just a short month, the feed factory and the farm buildings had already taken shape. Originally, this area was just a stretch of barren land, and with the locals eager to get involved and make money, everyone was highly motivated to work, which naturally sped up the construction. Moreover, since the buildings were not meant for habitation, the safety requirements were not as high as for residential buildings. The only thing that needed to be done well was the underground drainage system, so the difficulty of construction was not great, allowing for quick progress. However, he wondered if the round-the-clock construction would disturb the rest of the cattle and sheep at the farm. After inspecting the construction site, Yang Chen specifically drove to the farm for a look around. The thousands of cattle and sheep he had brought from the Zhao family’s farm were now settled in. Thanks to the fodder he had brought back from another world, these cattle and sheep were living quite well. It seemed that the construction site had not affected them too much. Seeing the situation, Yang Chen felt relieved and drove back to his hometown. His ancestral home was located on the north side of the village, near a small hill, and the two hills behind the old house were all contracted by their family. However, since his father and second uncle had not taken good care of them, they had been neglected for many years. As he returned to the old house, it was pitch dark, and he couldn’t see the scenery on the hills. However, the old house was brightly lit, even at midnight, his second uncle and the others were still awake. When Yangchen walked in, he found that it was indeed his second uncle, Wang Shixiong, and the construction team discussing the progress of the work. At this moment, his second uncle looked very capable, having lost a lot of weight but also looking much more spirited. He no longer resembled someone who had been ill before, and he was discussing construction issues with the team at the coffee table. As for Wang Shixiong, he appeared to be the hands-off manager, sitting in the main seat, sipping tea, and not saying much. The team leader, surnamed Bao, was a small contractor from the village. Years ago, he traveled around, working in various cities to build large buildings for major companies. Recently, he heard that a large-scale farm and feed factory were to be built in the village. Coincidentally, he had a familial relationship with the village chief, so he contracted part of the project. Although it was the same as working outside, requiring upfront capital to enter the site, this enterprise was different from those outside, the big real estate developers outside only push for. Progress every day, but even if you complete the work on time, when it comes to dispersing funds, they always delay. They often hold back on. Project payments, but that’s just the usual practice. However, the company of Yang Air never operates this way. Although they also require. The construction team to advance funds, as long as you finish on time and ensure quality, when the payment day arrives, they never hesitate. If the inspection is passed on the same day, the project funds can be transferred immediately. This is the first time he has encountered. Such a good boss. This is also the main reason he is willing to discuss project progress with them late at night. This project is not solely undertaken by him. Two construction teams are working simultaneously. He is responsible for the construction of the breeding farm. This part seems simple, but when he actually started building, he realized the technical requirements were quite high. Not to mention, the design of the cattle barn was something he had never considered before. The barn has three floors, and each floor requires a mezzanine design. Below. Each floor of the barn, there is a sloped trench, and above the trench there is a track. The reason for this arrangement is that an automatic manure scraper will be installed on this track, similar to a car windshield wiper. Whenever the monitoring system in the cattle’s mouth detects that the manure in the barn has accumulated to a certain level, the scraper will activate and repeatedly scrape the ground along the track. While scraping, the urine and feces of the cattle will roll down the sloped surface into the trench below. Then, it will automatically flow through the trench into the pipes below, and from the pipes, it will be directly flushed into a distant biogas pool. To be honest, if he hadn’t seen the blueprints and listened to Yang Er’s explanation, Bao Jianbin would never have imagined that there could be such an automated cattle barn in this world. Moreover, as construction progresses, he has seen various equipment he had never thought of before. For example, on the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors, there is an artificial open area where the cattle can walk every day. Cattle cannot. Be confined, they need a certain amount of activity each day. This breeding farm has built a three-story activity and rest area for the cattle. Every day, the cattle come out of the barn and walk up the spiral staircase to the upper floors. The spaces on these upper floors also. Try to mimic the natural environment with very soft ground that is perfect for the cattle to lie down and rest. On the seventh floor, there is even a place for the cattle to bathe automatically. Just like an automatic car wash in the city, there are many large rolling brushes. When the cattle walk in, water sprays out, followed by bathing liquid. After that, the rolling brushes scrub them, and dirty cattle walk in, while clean cattle walk out. Behind this line, there is also a large warm air blower for drying the cattle, as well as large rolling brushes. After bathing, the cattle particularly enjoy rubbing against those rolling brushes. On one hand, it helps them dry off quickly, and on the other hand, it alleviates their skin itching. This advanced breeding farm has truly opened Bao Janbin’s eyes. The reason he is discussing. The construction of this factory with his second uncle is mainly because there are many strange construction plans he cannot understand. After receiving his uncle’s explanations, he feels enlightened. During this time, building the breeding farm for Yang Er’s family has given him a feeling of being pricked by a small knife, as if he has gained new insights. He had always heard people talk about industrialized breeding, but he never really understood what it entailed. However, after helping Yang Er’s family complete this breeding farm, he has gained some clarity. It turns out this is true industrialized breeding. Every detail of the cattle’s life has been standardized and streamlined. This method of breeding is something he has never heard of before and it has truly broadened his horizons to 25 the changes in Haiyan village. Uncle Air was a bit surprised to see Yang Chen suddenly come in, but he was also very happy. Alright then, let’s wrap up our discussion. Here, President Bao. If you have any other questions, come find me tomorrow. Sure thing, President Yang, let’s do it this way. I’m off. Now. Bao Jianbin said, leaving the old young family residence with a face full of excitement. If it were someone else dragging him into a project discussion until midnight, he would have been annoyed long ago. But talking with Yang Er until midnight didn’t bother him at all, in fact, he felt a bit happy. He felt he had learned a lot, like how he discovered for the first time that cows could actually be raised in buildings. It turned out that cows had a regular schedule for eating and drinking and those strange-looking facilities inside the buildings. which he previously didn’t understand, all had their specific purposes. The key point was that building such large structures would significantly reduce the cost of raising cattle. Compared to their previous free-range model, this farming method didn’t require a large investment in land. It also didn’t need too many caretakers, just a set of monitoring equipment and a few herding dogs for guidance and protection. With a few workers, daily operations could be completed. This meant that, like those developed countries in animal husbandry, managing three. Thousand cows with just 10 people was definitely not a fantasy. Just think about it, 10 people managing 3,000 cows, what kind of profit would that yield? Because the labor cost would be 10 times lower than other cattle farms. Moreover, while the initial investment for this cattle farm might seem high, these barns could last for 50 years. When averaged out, the breeding costs would be greatly reduced. The most crucial part was saving a significant amount on land costs, otherwise, if you used the primitive free-range model, just renting. Land would take years and cost a fortune. When calculated, it turned out that the cost of raising cattle in such a building was indeed lower than other methods. So Bao Jianbin was very excited, he felt he had learned something. If one day he stopped working on projects, he could come back and build a large structure like this for farming. Ha, Uncle Air, you’ve shared all the secrets of the farm with him, aren’t you afraid he’ll go back and copy it? Yang Chen couldn’t help but ask Uncle Air as he watched Bao Jianbin leave the old residence with a smile. Uncle Air then looked at Wang Xiuqiang across from him and smiled as he replied, what’s there to be afraid of? Do you think our secrets for raising cattle rely solely on these devices? You’re very mistaken. The real secret to our cattle farming lies in the various data collection devices installed throughout the building as well as our own breeding system. With these data collection devices, we can monitor each cow’s physiological condition in real time. We can collect data on when they are thirsty or hungry, allowing us to provide precise feeding. And we can monitor each cow’s health status in real time. If any issues arise, we can immediately isolate and observe the sick or at-risk cows. This is how we can raise the healthiest cattle. In other words, even if he knows the purpose of the devices in our building, without that system, it would be useless. Yang Chen gave Uncle Air a thumbs up after hearing this. I see our cattle farm is being built quite quickly. How long until it’s operational? Well, in about a month, it should be basically completed. After another half month. To air it out, if there are no major issues, we can bring in a batch of live cattle in June. Wang Xicheng suddenly opened his eyes and said, to Yang Chen. Yang Chen nodded, and Wang Xicheng continued, in this cattle farm, we estimate we can raise around 3,000 cows. By then, the total number of cattle we can raise will expand to over 6,000. By then, the feed factory should be nearly ready, and, we can just buy a batch of corn or something from the local farmers to start production. However, we can’t waste the breeding farm we’re currently using. I’m thinking that by next year, we can transform this place into a modern breeding farm. But before that, we need to renovate the slaughterhouse, and we also need to plan the cold storage and cold chain transportation routes. Wang Xiuqiang spoke methodically, and Yangqin felt that his planning was particularly good. Every step aligned perfectly with Mr. Hamburger’s expansion. Moreover, the slaughterhouse he mentioned was very modern, operating entirely on an assembly line where a cow could go in and be processed in just a few minutes. We must thank this production line, designed by Wang Xiuqiang, which is on par with the most advanced slaughterhouses in the world. They could purchase some slaughtering equipment and produce some themselves. However, the prerequisite was that Yang Chen had to bring back the machine tools from the other world. After all, their thermal power project was about to kick off. According to Wang Xiuqiang’s idea, they would naturally use the most advanced gas turbine for this project. After all, its thermal efficiency is many times higher than that. of steam turbines, making it more energy efficient. The key point is that it is small in size, saving a lot of space. Seeing that his second uncle was present, Yang Chen cleared his throat a few times and refrained from elaborating on the octopus machine tools. After all, this time going to the other world, due to Gao Chang’s betrayal, he couldn’t even enter Ben Iron City. Although he learned about Yang Yuanqing and Grumman’s work situation from Gran, who had infiltrated out of the city without being on site, he naturally didn’t know if they had. produced the simplified octopus industrial robots as he requested. If they could produce them, that would be best, as gas turbines are still considered very high-end technological equipment in their country. Ordinary companies rarely have the capability to produce them well, generally. Only large military enterprises or super state-owned enterprises can handle them. However, Young Chin wasn’t in a hurry about these machine tools, he knew he would eventually get them sorted out. After discussing the progress of the breeding farm and feed factory construction. With his second uncle and Wang Shichang, Yang Chan returned to the bedroom to rest. Their old house was quite large, with many rooms. It had been somewhat neglected because it wasn’t often inhabited. However, since his second uncle returned, he had done some simple renovations, making it quite comfortable to live in. The next morning, when he woke up, it was already past 10 o ‘clock. His second uncle had gone to the construction site to supervise the progress. Although the construction team they hired was trustworthy, they still needed to oversee. the materials to avoid substandard replacements. As for Wang Xiuqiang, since he was his second uncle’s big boss, he naturally didn’t need to be present. However, seeing Yangqin get up, Wang Xiuqiang smiled and invited him to take a walk up the back mountain. After leaving the old house and arriving at the back mountain, as soon as Yangqin stepped up, he sensed something was off, the small mountain had clearly been modified. The apple trees on the mountain were still there, but they were old, with low yields and unappealing varieties. The apples. Produced were small and lack sweetness and since they hadn’t been carefully tended to in recent years, the fruits were all misshapen. They were truly the kind that no one would want even if given for free. However, if they were to remove the trees and replant, that would be a major project and the costs in terms of funds, time, and labor would be significant. Therefore, both his father and second uncle were not optimistic about the prospects of this industry and had left it unattended. Now, the small mountain had basically been enclosed. surrounding area of their family’s hill was fenced off with barbed wire. At that moment, in this enclosed mountainous area, Yang Chen also saw hundreds of turkeys. These are all recently introduced from outside. After a while, you can bring back some from the other world. Wang. Xiuqiang smiled and pointed to the flock of turkeys in front, introducing them to Yang Chen. Yang Chen instantly understood why he had been invited to the mountain. It turned out he was arranged to see these turkeys. These turkeys were introduced from the country of Hululu. In the Southern Ocean, which is famous for its mountain turkeys, they are also the largest turkeys in the world, with the biggest ones weighing around 50 pounds and they have a high meat yield. Wang Xichang began to explain the origins of these turkeys. Yang Chen learned quite a bit from this, discovering that Hoululu was an archipelago in the Southern Ocean. Almost all existing turkey breeds in the world originate from this island. Breeding companies from various countries have introduced turkeys from here and then cultivated their unique. breeds after bringing them back to their own countries. Among them, the countries of Nantong and Laoang have developed the best turkey farming practices, especially Laoang, which is now the largest consumer of turkey meat in the world. Moreover, this turkey meat has started to gain popularity worldwide, especially with the cultural invasion from Laoang. This trend is particularly noticeable in several countries. In Western Europa, which traditionally did not consume much turkey meat. However, in recent years, the consumption of turkey meat has. been increasing day by day. Now, turkey meat has become the second largest source of meat consumption after beef in countries like Hans, Mian, and Gall. Compared to white-feathered chickens, these turkeys are easier to raise. They are more resilient to harsh environments and have a higher meat yield. And how should I put it? Just like gorillas, they may not eat meat, but they are all muscle. Turkeys are the same, they have a particularly low body fat percentage and are packed with high-quality protein. This makes them very suitable for modern peoples. pursuit of a healthy diet, especially for fitness enthusiasts who need to supplement a lot of protein. Fish and beef are quite expensive, making them unaffordable for ordinary people, while regular white-feathered chickens have high residues of various antibiotics and hormones, due to their farming practices. Only this type of turkey meat, raised in a free-range model, requires fewer antibiotics and hormones because these turkeys are naturally hardy and can thrive on rough feed. Naturally, this turkey meat is healthier and more in line with the needs. of fitness enthusiasts. These are the points Yang Chen values, in his view, this turkey meat is a great alternative to beef. The quality is not much different, and it might even be better than beef, yet the price is cheaper. Hmm, I really didn’t expect you to act so quickly. Just right, I brought back a thousand turkey eggs from the other world this time. Let’s see if you can hatch these turkeys. Following Wang, Shurqian, Yang Chen arrived at a chicken coop. This coop was temporarily built, just a place for these turkeys to stay at night during the day, they would go out to roam on the hillside. After all, the only downside to these creatures is that they have a strong temperament and are quite aggressive. If kept in a coop for too long, they would surely fight to the death every few days. So during the day, the caretakers would drive these turkeys out, letting them spread out as much as possible. At this moment, the coop happened to be empty, so Yang Chin took out the few harvests from his trip to the other world. He had gathered over a thousand turkey eggs from Qian Shan Ranch. At Qian Shan Ranch, Many elderly, weak, and sick individuals were assigned to raise turkeys. The turkeys there are sturdier and more resilient than those in this world, possibly due to the higher oxygen content in the air of that planet. The turkeys in that world are also particularly large, with the biggest turkeys in this world weighing around 40 to 50 pounds.On the planet Falken, the turkeys can grow as large as 100 pounds, with some even bigger, comparable to ostriches. Raising them isn’t easy, but fortunately, the locals have figured out the temperament of these large birds. Although the survival rate of the turkeys they raise isn’t particularly high, it’s not low either. Before Yang Chen left this time, he specifically had them select over a thousand fertilized eggs from the turkey eggs. However, he wasn’t sure if these eggs could successfully hatch on this blue planet. When Wang Shuiqiang saw these eggs, he was very pleased. Ha, just leave these to me. I just ordered an automatic incubator for eggs in town, and it should arrive this afternoon. With this batch, we can give it a try. Yang Chen nodded in agreement, hmm, that’s fine, we can just experiment in the early stages. After all, nothing can be accomplished overnight. He estimated that if half of this first batch of turkey eggs hatched successfully, it would be good enough. Next, he would have to see what kind of changes these turkeys would undergo in this world. He guessed there would definitely be some regression. But as long as the regression wasn’t too extreme, they would still be larger than the local turkeys. Moreover, he had eaten turkeys from another world, although. The protein content per 100 grams was not low, the muscle fibers of these turkeys were not as coarse as those of Blue Planet turkeys. So, the taste was relatively better. He thought that if this batch hatched successfully, the next step would be to crossbreed with the local turkeys to cultivate a better quality breed. After several rounds of breeding, they would have the best turkey chicks. At that time, they could distribute the turkeys to the surrounding villagers for them to raise and then collect them back. This would also give the villagers an opportunity to earn income while they could expand their breeding scale. If this time was successful, they could consider promoting it nationwide or even internationally. Currently, our two mountaintops have a total area of several tens of thousands of square meters. Based on our past experience, raising over 10,000 turkeys is not a problem. However, although these birds are hardy, there are some natural enemies on the mountain. For example, weasels, mountain cats, and eagles, among others. Although turkeys are easy to raise, keeping. them on the mountain also poses various unexpected risks. For instance, various wild animals, which Yang Chen hadn’t really considered. Ha, weasels? And mountain cats? He looked at Wang Shuiqiang in surprise, while Wang Shuiqiang nodded seriously. That’s right, these creatures pose a significant threat to turkeys. Even eagles are not as dangerous as they are. Yang Chen frowned even more upon hearing this. Is that. So, aren’t eagles birds of prey? That’s true, eagles are birds of prey, but here in the forest area, these low apple trees can actually interfere with the eagles. If they can’t dive smoothly and strike successfully, then once they land and get into a ground fight with the turkeys, the outcome is really hard to predict. Yangchen laughed, so that’s how it is. Indeed, he recalled the bloody scene he saw while inspecting the turkey breeding area at Shanshan Ranch. Two turkeys were fighting over a mate, and it was quite fierce, with blood everywhere. Of course, the loser ended up in the hot pot that night. On Blue Planet, eagles rely on the potential energy from high altitude, dives and their steel claws when hunting. But if they miss their strike and get into a ground tussle, they might not necessarily be a match. For the 50-pound turkeys. So the real threats to turkeys are actually weasels and mountain cats. Although these two species are small, their attack power is quite strong. In fact, if we were to talk about more dangerous animals on the mountain, it would obviously be large. Carnivores like tigers, leopards, and wolves unfortunately, due to human hunting, these large wild animals have basically become extinct in this area. Instead, small carnivores like weasels and bobcats have survived. Weasels are not very large individually, but they are very good at cooperating. If a few of them attack together, a turkey really isn’t their match. As for bobcats, there’s even less to say, although they are small felines, they are agile and fierce. In some areas, even forest wolves are no match for them, let alone turkeys. So, raising. Some qualified guard dogs is also a top priority. At this moment, Yang Chun remembered that when he left last time, Wang Xiuqiang had mentioned wanting him to bring back some guard dogs from Falkenstar. Unfortunately, because he got caught up in the internal strife of the Gao family this time, he really didn’t have the chance to look for the kind of guard dogs he wanted. He briefly explained the situation to Wang Xiuqiang and assured him that next time he went, he would actively pay attention to the guard dogs Wang Xiuqiang mentioned, and that settled the matter. Boss, you need to hurry up. Our breeding farm is constantly expanding, and this year, due to a series of constructions, we might not be able to increase production. But once we complete all the constructions next year, our meat production will definitely increase significantly. At that time, your sales support must keep up. Otherwise, our products will end up piling up, and if the sales channels aren’t opened, the cash flow will easily run into problems. Wang Xiuqiang urged Yang Chen, who nodded vigorously. Don’t worry, I. Came back this time to open more branches, at least 10 this time. And 6 of them will be in first-tier cities like the capital, Nandu, and Yangchen. The consumption capacity in these big cities is much more considerable than here, once we establish a foothold there. Then, I will expand rapidly from these big cities to the rest of the country. My plan is to aim for at least 300 stores nationwide. By next year, while we also increase our production capacity. Yangchen expressed his thoughts, and Wang Shenzhen listened, stroking his chin. After a while, he nodded. Hmm, I roughly estimated that if we have 300 branches and if the average net profit per day can reach around 10,000, then the consumption of these stores will just need 20% of our daily production capacity. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was left speechless. What? Only 20%? That’s right. Actually, boss, in the second half of this year, we are about to launch a deep processing food project. In the future, if we open branches all over the country, we can’t continue the current. Fresh meat cooking model. To meet the demands of large-scale production, we must learn the distribution model of golden arches and bao. Bao Wang. That is to make the meat patties directly in the factory, freeze them, and then transport the fresh meat patties directly to each branch. Hearing Wang Xiuqian’s words, Yang Chen’s mouth dropped in surprise. Ha! Is that feasible? The reason is few stores were so popular was partly due to the gimmick of fresh meat being cooked on site. They would make pre-prepared meat filling into meatballs. Wei. them, and keep them fresh. When a customer placed an order, they would take the meatball out, put it on the iron plate, and press it into a patty. The on-site production method made consumers feel more at ease. Now Wang Xiuqiang was actually saying to remove this gimmick and directly learn from Golden Arches and Bao Bao Wang to make meat patties, freeze them, and then transport them to branches across the country. This made him feel a bit uneasy, but Wang Xiuqiang appeared confident. That’s right, Yang, once we grow larger, we will definitely adopt this model. After all, the cost of making fresh meat in the traditional way is too high. If we don’t source the meat locally, it will be very difficult to achieve that. And if we do source locally, then the advantage of our own ranch won’t be reflected. To be honest, by the time our chain stores reach that scale, consumers’ recognition and acceptance of our products will already be quite high. Making frozen meat patties will also be more easily accepted by consumers. Although Yang Chen knew that Wang Xiuqiang was right, he still found it somewhat hard to accept. It wasn’t that he thought it was a bad idea, but rather that he was worried about failure. At that moment, Wang, Shurqian threw out another killer move. Boss, for a while now, I’ve been tracking the situation of our two newly opened branches. You know, I discovered a very interesting phenomenon, the reason so many consumers accepted our new brand so quickly. There are three main reasons. The first is, of course, the cost-performance ratio, the prices are low and the quantity is sufficient. The second is our store, the decor, is clean and very hygienic. And the third point, which is the most important, is that the taste of our burgers is very special, far better than those from Golden Arches and Full King. And this point is the most crucial. Good taste is a timeless selling point for any restaurant. Yangchen naturally knew about these advantages that Wang Xiuqiang mentioned. After returning this time, he visited the store once. And the line for ordering was long from morning till night. This was different from those internet famous stores that pay people to queue up and create a false impression of popularity. The consumers at their store were 100% there voluntarily. The reason they supported the store was that the food was naturally the key point. Just this important characteristic allowed Mr. Burger to cultivate a group of loyal fans among the consumer base in just a few days. Even those who visited daily would come back every few days, after all, their burgers were just too delicious. These repeat customers represented customer loyalty and stickiness. Yang Chen was well aware of this because, over the Past few days, he had heard so many praises from consumers about their burger shop that his ears were almost calloused. However, he didn’t quite understand why Wang Xiuqian was telling him all this at that moment. Wang Xiuqian then provided his explanation, so, where does the taste advantage of our burgers come from? Without any hesitation, Yang Chen blurted out, of course, it’s the magical fluff sauce we got. From the other world. That’s right, it’s this magical fluff sauce. But boss, have you considered what will happen if we open chain stores? all over the country? How will we ensure the secrecy of this magical fluff sauce? Wang Xixiang really caught Yang Chen off guard with that question. Well, I originally planned to mix this magical fluff sauce into our secret burger sauce and then deliver it to all the branches nationwide. At that moment, Wang Xixiang’s poker face twisted into a smile that looked worse than crying. So, boss, how can you guarantee that our burger sauce will actually be used on our burgers? Yang Chen was immediately stumped, he hadn’t thought of that at all. Wang Xiuqiang then opened up, speaking like a machine gun. Boss, we’ve just started, and already someone has come to ask if we want to seek financing. What do you think will happen if we manage to establish a nationwide chain of 300 stores? By then, there will definitely be more people watching us. Competitors with intent will surely try to get some of our sauces to study the secret of our delicious burgers. And sauces are not easy to control. For a burger, whether you squeeze a little more or a little less is entirely up to the operator. And even if those copycats can’t figure out the mystery of the magical fluff sauce. But what if they manage to bribe our store? Manager or the operator making the burgers? Let them use it sparingly, getting a few bottles or even dozens of bottles of sauce from us. Every day won’t be a problem. Then after they take it back, they can dilute our sauce and mix it with their own. Hearing this, Yang Chen. Couldn’t help but break out in a cold sweat, damn, I really didn’t think of that. Wang Xiuqiang smiled slightly and continued, buy that. Time, our burgers will taste worse because we use less sauce, while their burgers will taste better because they use our sauce. At that point, we won’t have any flavor advantage over them, which will inevitably lead to a collapse in our reputation. One or two stores might be fine, but what if it’s ten or eight? This kind of sauce issue is the hardest to monitor. After hearing Wang Shichan’s words, Yang Chen was already covered in goosebumps. Looking at this old guy, he still had a poker face, completely expressionless. But this time, he really. had to thank him for the reminder. This old ginger is indeed the spiciest. Instead of worrying about victory he was worrying about defeat. Our business hasn’t grown that big yet but they have already considered all the potential problems that could arise. If it were up to him, he definitely wouldn’t have thought of these things. Moreover, if they were to open stores nationwide in the future, they currently don’t. Even have a qualified management training system. They don’t even have a company headquarters, let alone training facilities. At that time, They would definitely need to recruit local managers and staff from all over the country, and these newcomers wouldn’t have much loyalty to the company. If their burger shop became popular, these people would be the easiest to be bought off by capital. So how should we respond? Yang Chen frowned and asked Wang Shuiqiang. Wang Shuiqiang confidently replied, that’s why I want to supply frozen meat patties nationwide. Yang Chen was taken aback for a moment, then quickly understood Wang Shuiqiang’s meaning. You mean we add the illusion sauce to the meat? Patties to make flavored patties? Ah, exactly. The difference between our burger shop and others is that our patties are seasoned. By adding illusion sauce this time, the patties will taste even better, and the illusion sauce in the sauce can also be diluted further. This new flavor of burger will likely be more popular and will also make it easier to control the use of illusion sauce. Although the proportion of illusion sauce in the burger sauce will decrease, the flavor of the entire burger won’t decline because we’ve added illusion sauce to the meat patties. Moreover, we’ve researched this before, illusion sauce is very stable, whether exposed to high temperatures, or frozen, it won’t destroy its flavor components. So even if it’s added to the patties, we don’t have to worry about the flavor being compromised. Yang Chen nodded frequently at Wang Shuchun’s words. Yes, yes, yes, and the daily consumption of the patties is also very easy. To track and control. Indeed, the management system used by each branch would be connected to the headquarters. They could see how many. patties this store had in stock, how many were sold each day, and how many were left. Moreover, because of their size, even if someone had the intention, they wouldn’t dare to steal them from the store, after all, they aren’t like sauce. And even if you did steal them, you couldn’t dilute the patties and reconfigure them like you could with burger sauce, right? Opening a store isn’t that easy to figure out, Yang. Chen couldn’t help but give Wang Shuiqiang a thumbs up. Brilliant, truly brilliant. With just a small adjustment, he solved a very dangerous safety hazard. No wonder he is the manager of the 203 Institute, his vision and methods are top-notch. This time, having Wang Shuiqiang as such a capable assistant was indeed the right choice. Let’s do it your way, but I have a question, while adding this fluffy sauce to the meat, filling and making it into patties really be stable? The taste is Mr. Hamburger’s lifeline, and Young Chin couldn’t afford to joke about it. So before making a decision, he couldn’t help but confirm with Wang Shuiqiang once again. This time, Wang Shuiqiang still nodded seriously. It will indeed be very stable. We have researched this kind of sauce before. In fact, we have even tried various combinations, such as mixing it with certain ingredients which can preserve food for a long time without losing nutrition, flavor, or texture. To put it mildly, this sauce is a super sauce from our era, even specifically for aerospace food. In many dull and tasteless interstellar journeys, food made with this sauce is the greatest comfort and solace for astronauts. Hearing Wang Xiuqiang say this, Yang Chen couldn’t help but feel delighted. So, this sauce has great development potential. Yes, its future development space and usage scenarios will be very diverse. For example, it can replace the MSG and other seasonings you currently use, like soy sauce, oyster sauce, and so on. It can even be added. To animal feed, as animals also love to eat this stuff. The feed made with this sauce will increase the animal’s marketability and meat. Yield by at least 25% compared to before. After hearing Wang Shuchun’s description, Yang Chen was astonished. He really. Didn’t expect that he had stumbled upon a goldmine thinking it was just a slightly buffed mushroom sauce from another world. Now, he had to study it thoroughly. Alright, Mr. Wang, I’ll approve 10 million for you. You need to build this raw material factory as quickly as possible. Because during this time, we are about to expand nationwide. My idea is to open branches in some key cities across the country. On one hand, it’s to test the market’s acceptance of our products, and on the other hand, it’s to build our reputation and occupy important nodes. Wang Xixiong nodded frequently after hearing Yang Chen’s thoughts. Boss, your decision is correct. If this hamburger chain wants to develop significantly, it cannot be limited to just Baz Ho. Instead, we need to go out first to those big cities to test the waters. It’s like playing Go, you have to occupy important positions from the start. Yang Chen also nodded, yes, I think so too. However, once these branches are opened, we will soon face the issue of raw material transportation. For other products, like bread dough, vegetables. and so on, we can contact local suppliers. But for important raw materials like patties and sauces, we must deliver them ourselves. After all, this is the key to ensuring the taste of our hamburgers. Wang Xiuqiang nodded in agreement and then glanced at the calendar on. The wall. No problem, building this factory isn’t difficult. We can also purchase some equipment, and as for the automation design, we can. Leave that to Steven. We can also produce some of the equipment ourselves. By the way, boss, when do you estimate your new store will? Open? Wang Xiuqiang asked, and Yang Chen stroked his chin. I plan to start traveling around the country soon, on one hand to survey the market, and on the other to choose a location for the new store. I estimate that from site selection to decoration, it can be completed in about two months. Wang Xiuqiang shook his head, if you want to be quick, it won’t take that long. Oh, do you have a good method? Yang Chen asked Wang Xiuqiang with a smile, and Wang Xiuqiang smiled mysteriously in response. Actually, you can go find Steven, it’s time for him to. showcase his hacking skills. Wang Shuchuan’s meaning was simple, he wanted to push Stephen’s talents to the limit. Opening a new store and selecting a location is a very exhausting task, especially in an unfamiliar city. For someone like Yang Chen, who plans to spread branches across the country, this issue would be even more of a headache. They are not a large enterprise like Golden Arches, many people think. Golden Arches is impressive in the fast food industry. However, what they don’t realize is that Golden Arches’ real profit doesn’t come from. selling hamburgers but from their commercial real estate investments. People might wonder why Golden Arches beef burgers are so cheap. Sometimes, a small beef burger can be on special for just 10 yuan. Given the current market prices in Longwa, such a burger is practically a loss. After all, there are costs for store decoration, rent, utilities, labor, and equipment. But how does Golden Arches manage to keep prices so low? The truth is, they don’t rely on selling hamburgers for profit. Their main business is commercial real estate and toys. That’s Right, Golden Arches is actually the second largest toy retailer in the world, after Disney. Moreover, they don’t open a single branch. Unless it’s a franchise store, which means they must buy the location. This way, they avoid rental costs. When they purchase a store, they are very serious about it. They send specialized data investigators beforehand. Near the desired location, they gather statistics on foot. Traffic and investigate the surrounding commercial areas, community environments, and so on. They even conduct in-depth analyses of the spending power of the people passing by. Only after passing through their internal review mechanism do they decide whether to buy property and open a store there. This business strategy has made Golden Arches a world leader in commercial real estate. Wang Shuiqiang mentioning this to Yang Chen wasn’t to suggest he emulate Golden Arches, as Yang Chen simply doesn’t have that capability. But if Steven helps, then it becomes much simpler. Steven’s hacking skills are sufficient for him to access some city cameras and satellites. He could conduct surveillance. on certain commercial areas to collect data and provide Yong Chen with adequate technical support. Having a hacker subordinate is beneficial when wanting to open a store in an unfamiliar city. Choosing the right location is crucial. So how should this address be selected? This is precisely the work that many commercial investigation agencies specialize in. They send out commercial investigators to the streets, specifically targeting bustling or potentially lucrative commercial districts. They collect data on these commercial sectors, such as how. Much foot traffic there is in a day, what types of businesses are nearby, how many people enter and spend money daily, and what the average transaction value is. They also assess how many residential communities are nearby and what kind of consumer groups live there. What are their spending habits? What are the rental prices here? If you were to open a store, how much would you need to invest in total, including labor and various expenses? How much do you need to earn daily to ensure profitability and avoid losses? This is the job of professional. Commercial agencies. The data they possess is extremely valuable. For someone like Yang Chen, if he wants to open a store quickly, the most foolish method would be to visit those cities himself. He would have to choose important commercial areas, stake out those areas, and do the statistics himself. However, this is time-consuming and costly, even in a few cities, it could take him a month to finish. If he were to spend money hiring specialized commercial research agencies, they could simultaneously send out multiple teams to conduct targeted research. In the areas where he wants to open a store, moreover, as professionals, the projects they examine and the methods they use for research are far more specialized than yours. Within two weeks, they are likely to provide you with a market research report. However, there is a very important issue. Such research reports are often very expensive. The travel expenses for so many people, combined with the intellectual effort they put into summarizing and refining the information, can easily lead to a report costing you over a hundred thousand, with the more. expensive ones reaching several hundred thousand or even over a million. And now, Yang Chen is not unable to afford this money, it just doesn’t seem worth it. Because Wang Shishang told him that he could directly have Steven create an intelligent software. At the same time, it would intervene in the commercial districts of the major cities where he wanted to open a store, monitoring those areas. After two weeks, it could collect data on daily foot traffic, spending power, and the customer volume of similar stores nearby, giving you a comprehensive overview. Moreover, with Steven’s capabilities, the data collected by this intelligent software would definitely be more accurate than that from those research companies. With the support of this big data, choosing a suitable store location would become very easy. The entire process is quite simple and does not require too much time and effort. There’s no need to fly all over the world, running around various cities, nor to spend an entire day squatting in those commercial districts counting heads. After hearing Wang Shuchun’s recommendation, Yang Chen was so pleased that he slapped his thigh. Great idea, great idea. I’ll call Steven right now. Wang Xiuqiang and Steven are truly his hidden talents. With these two helping him, he could avoid a lot of unnecessary detours. Without waiting for Wang Xiuqiang to finish, Yang Chen couldn’t help but dial Steven’s number. The guy hadn’t returned to the mansion yesterday but was at the studio. When he received Yang Chen’s call, he was a bit surprised. However, he quickly calmed down and after hearing Yang Chen’s request, he did not refuse. He even set up a conference call with Yang Chen and Wang Xicheng, asking detailed questions about the various research details Yang Chen needed, which he would integrate into the software system. Finally, he said, don’t worry, boss, I’ll have this software ready for you tomorrow. What? So fast? Yang Chen was astonished upon hearing this. After all, such a data collection software would need to intervene with various public cameras and avoid regulatory scrutiny. If another company were to do this, it would likely require a team of at least dozens of people. taking three to five months, or even half a year, to complete. Moreover, once completed, it might still need various tests to fix bugs, and the entire process could take about a year before it could be applied. But Steven actually said he could get it done in a day, which left Yang Chen in disbelief. However, when Wang Shuiqiang told him that such software was considered primitive technology for Steven, Yang Chen felt relieved. After all, these two came from the Falken civilization, which had already entered the interstellar age. Although that. Civilization had fallen for certain reasons, they had inherited most of the technology from that era. From their snippets of conversation, Yangchen learned that their technology was at least several hundred years ahead of Bluestar. Artificial intelligence, in their time, was. Basically an omnipresent super assistant. So, for them, creating such an intelligent app was truly a piece of cake. Steven also told him. On the phone that the program would be finished tomorrow. Give him 15 more days and he would provide Yangchen with a feasible report. This made Yangchen very happy, as it meant he could obtain the most practical data without leaving his home. It was even more effective and real than his long trips back and forth to conduct research in major cities across the country. With the support of this data, he could save a significant amount of costs when selecting locations for his future stores.Two weeks later, the site selection was successful, and, with the renovations, his branches would be able to open for business in about a month and a half. Meanwhile, Wang Xicheng also indicated. that their meat processing plant would be nearly completed in about a month and a half. Such processing plants don’t actually require much technical expertise, it’s just a matter of grinding the meat into minced meat. Then, a certain proportion of seasonings is added to the minced meat, and machines are used to press the meat into patties. After that, the patties are quickly frozen, packaged, and refrigerated. And that’s it. This kind of production equipment can be made by domestic manufacturers, and the most technically demanding part is actually the control system. For this, they would need to trouble Stephen King to handle it. Wang Xiuqian could participate in the design of the production line, after all, he had many advanced equipment manufacturing concepts in his mind. With his forward-thinking knowledge, as long as he made some minor adjustments to the current production lines, it could potentially increase production efficiency by several percentage points. Don’t underestimate these several percentage points for the factory, it means higher efficiency and lower costs. Yang Chen entrusted. All these matters to Steven and Wang Xiuqiang and both readily agreed as it was not a difficult task for them at all. Additionally, boss, I plan to set up a dairy production line in the factory? After discussing the frozen meat patty production equipment, Wang Xiuqiang brought up another suggestion to Yang Chen. Yang Chen was taken aback again, what? Are you planning to build a milk factory? Wang Xiuqiang then put on his signature smile which looked more like a grimace than a smile. It’s not like that, boss. Have you forgotten that there’s? A very important ingredient in the hamburgers we produce? Yangchen slapped his forehead, you mean the cheese slices used in the hamburgers? Mr. Hamburger’s hamburgers each have a slice of cheese added on top of the patty during production. It’s not to imitate anyone. It’s just to enhance the flavor and texture of the hamburger. After all, this food is an imported item, and while we want to improve and enhance the original imported version, we can’t overlook the essential ingredients it should have. However, the price of these cheese slices. is not cheap, as we are not a major dairy-producing country. The milk produced in the country is not even enough for the people to drink, and making cheese slices requires a large amount of milk, which drives up the cost of this ingredient. Previously, they would buy from specialized companies, with each slice costing around 50 to 60 cents, and sometimes, when raw material prices fluctuated, the cost could even exceed 1 yuan. This is also why many of our domestic hamburger shops do not make beef hamburgers, because making fried chicken hamburgers. doesn’t require this ingredient. Moreover, even domestic brands of beef hamburgers won’t include cheese slices as it would increase the production cost of the hamburgers. Thus, the taste of our domestic beef hamburgers naturally cannot compare to those of western fast food restaurants because your flavor isn’t authentic enough. What Mr. Hamburger aims to do is to enhance the flavor of western-style hamburgers. While retaining the original flavor, he wants to add some ingredients to make the hamburgers as satisfying as possible for our dragon country. People’s Taste Furthermore, they basically won’t make fried chicken hamburgers, so the cheese slices must be retained. This way, the production cost of their hamburgers would undoubtedly increase significantly. For high-priced raw materials like this, we should try to produce them ourselves. Moreover, we already have the conditions for this. In the future, like the breeding farms mentioned earlier, we need to build at least three more. One of them will be used for raising dairy cows, which is just a side project. This way, we can also reduce the risk of being choked by supply issues. After all, we are targeting the mid-to-high-end market, which has already encroached on their cheese. What if they play tricks with the raw materials? If we’re not prepared, it will definitely make things difficult for us for a while. Wang Xiuqiang said this to Yang Chen, who nodded in agreement. Indeed, if Wang Xiuqiang hadn’t mentioned it, he wouldn’t have thought about this issue at all. Don’t underestimate this small piece of cheese, it could very well become crucial in the future. Some might think. It’s making a mountain out of a molehill but once those giant fast food brands feel threatened by you in their market position, they will definitely take action to suppress you. This can be seen from the actions of the two giant cola companies. Many domestic beverage prices are higher than those of these two companies yet many people feel that domestic beverage companies are not genuine. What consumers don’t know is that these two companies have previously threatened the companies that did their contract manufacturing as well as the raw material. Suppliers they would threaten them not to supply or manufacture for domestic beverage companies and even threaten their distribution channels. As a result, the cost of domestic beverages naturally becomes higher, making it difficult for them to grow. For example, some new, sugar-free sparkling drinks were initially not taken seriously by the two giants. However, when this company began to threaten the positions of the two giants, they threatened some erythritol manufacturers not to supply that company, since they were also major purchasers of erythritol. This put that company in a very passive position until they found new suppliers to resolve the crisis. If Mr. Hamburger doesn’t want that to happen in the future, he must prepare early. Yang Chen nodded in agreement with Wang Xiuqian’s request and then glanced at the accounts. Fortunately, the recent loan of 100 million from the credit union had already arrived. According to the current progress of the project, this funding is enough to support the completion of the first phase. This first phase refers to a breeding building, a feed factory. with an annual output of 300,000 tons, three biogas fermentation tanks, a small power plant, a brand new slaughterhouse, and a meat pie production workshop. As for the cheese factory, it will depend on whether there are surplus funds later. Logically speaking, having 100 million to launch so many projects is actually not enough. Normally, even if you save as much as possible, a closed loop. Project like this would require at least 2 to 300 million to be barely sufficient. However, for this breeding farm, it doesn’t need that much. Their expenses mainly go into earthwork construction while the equipment needed for these factories consists of only some basic equipment. As for the key core components and control systems such as the steam turbine for the thermal power plant, the automated control program for the slaughterhouse, the automated monitoring system for the breeding farm, and the production control system for the quick frozen meat pies, Wang Xieqiang and Steven can design and produce them themselves. Of course, the premise is that Yang Chen must be able to bring back the octopus machine tool from the other world next time. Otherwise, for many key components, they would still need to find external factories for customization. That would still increase costs somewhat, but it would be much cheaper than having to find external vendors to design a complete solution. All these projects constitute the first phase of their construction. Once this project is completed, Yang Chen’s upstream and the fast food industry chain will basically be closed loop. With this first phase, it is not an exaggeration too. say that he will be in an invincible position in the future. Even when his hamburger shop enters a rapid expansion phase he won’t have to worry about lacking support. Moreover, once the scale of the hamburger shop grows, if the logistics supply is insufficient, they can immediately launch the second phase of the project. Additionally, once the scale of the breeding farm expands, the cattle and sheep they raise will not only supply the hamburger shop.IT can also flow into the fresh meat market like the hundreds of sheep in the breeding farm right now. Recently, my second uncle plans to get rid of them, after all, their hamburger shop has no use for mutton. Moreover, raising sheep is more troublesome than raising cattle, they are relatively delicate and need space to move around, otherwise, they can easily develop hoof rot. Currently, their breeding farm does not have such conditions. The emergence of a counterfeit competitor coincided with Wang Xiuqian’s departure. Yang Chen took another round at the construction site and my second uncle is very attentive to the two factories. At this moment, He had just finished inspecting the construction sites of both factories and happened to arrive at the plot of land between the two. At this time, on the land between the two factories, several excavators were frantically digging pits. Nearby, there were a few large pits that had already been dug and people were currently building walls and plastering inside them. These large pits are fermentation tanks for collecting cow dung from the breeding farm. In the future, cow dung and various wastewater from the breeding farm will be collected into these large tanks for fermentation. Of course, some other materials will also be added to these fermentation tanks. For example, the straw that local farmers find most troublesome and cannot burn will be collected, crushed, and then put into these fermentation tanks. After that, they will introduce some special microbial communities into the tanks. These communities will ferment these materials, producing gases like methane and butane. These gases will be transported through pipelines to nearby power plants as fuel for electricity generation. Additionally, these fermentation tanks will be cleaned regularly and the waste material extracted will turn into organic fertilizer. This fertilizer can either be sold to nearby villagers or spread on the farm’s pastures. This organic fertilizer can effectively nourish the soil, ensuring abundant harvests and preventing issues like soil compaction. These are technologies that have long been in use in Europe and America. However, here, due to the high initial investment and the fact that our rural areas are generally operated by smallholders. Unlike their large farm constructions, no one is willing to invest heavily in such large-scale equipment. Many farmers prefer to buy chemical fertilizers themselves, as this requires a lower investment. Although this method of large-scale industrial production of organic fertilizer is excellent, the initial investment is too high. Over time, it can indeed lower costs, but for those smallholder farmers, it is still not cost-effective. However, for Yang Chen and them, this project is just a matter of going with the flow. After all, once such a Factory is built, it can permanently solve the pollution problems caused by raising cattle. It is well known that cows can produce a lot of dung in a day, and if not cleaned up in time, it not only smells terrible but also leads to the breeding of mosquitoes and flies, causing disease outbreaks. He is very satisfied with the current progress of the project and has briefed his second uncle a few more times. He also emphasized to his second uncle that after the first phase of the breeding farm project is completed, they should take a break. After. All, their main focus is on turkey burgers, not beef burgers, and they need to allocate some energy to turkey farming in the future. Raising. Turkeys is much simpler than raising cattle, they just need a piece of hilly land to move around. Moreover, the feed consumption of turkeys is not as high as that of cattle. His second uncle nodded in agreement, indicating that after this phase of the project is completed, he will also shift his work focus. After inspecting the construction progress of the production base in Haiyan village, Yangchen drove back to the city. By noon, he finally arrived at another branch of his own in the Golden Triangle region. This branch is larger because it is near a sports college and a finance university, resulting in better business, as can be directly seen from the accounts he reviewed. The day before yesterday, when he arrived at this store today, it was just like the store at the south gate of the University of Science. And technology, with a long line of customers inside however, this line did not extend outside the door. If an ordinary person saw such. A scene, they would surely be grinning from ear to ear, but Yang Chin was not, because what he saw at the moment was still somewhat different from the lively scene he had anticipated. In his mind, the number of people queuing at this store should at least be comparable to what he had seen that day at the south gate of the University of Science and Technology. It should have extended at least 300 meters outside. Why was it that as soon as he stepped out, there was no one in line? Upon closer inspection, he realized that right next door to their store, a new shop had just opened. Hamburger family? Looking at that fast food restaurant, which was almost identical. In decor style to his own, especially their logo. The similarity to his own logo was also quite high. Mr. Hamburger’s logo was a personified. Hamburger with two curly mustaches, giving a thumbs up. Meanwhile, the Hamburger family’s logo added a straw hat to that personified. Hamburger, depicted in a peace sign. Seeing the emergence of such a store, Young Chin was first taken aback then a surge of anger rushed to. His head, even giving him a feeling of wanting to explode. Damn it, how could a knockoff store appear so quickly? And how shameless can you be? From the color scheme of the decor to the logo, you have to copy everything. This is simply blatant imitation. Moreover, we are not. Even a well-known brand, why would you choose to imitate us? The Golden Arches, Bao Bao Wang, or Kaifeng Cuisine, aren’t their reputations. Much greater than ours? They are all globally recognized fast food brands. If you want a copy, at least go after them. Yang Chen suddenly. felt a strong sense of malice not knowing if this store was intentional or if someone was deliberately trying to cause trouble in any case he felt a deep sense of crisis meanwhile outside this store there was a long line and many hired students were nearby helping to distribute flyers now young chin finally understood why their business was so bleak today since he had seen it he might as well go take a look he walked up to a student handing out flyers who warmly invited him to come eat at the store she also handed him a discount coupon, which he took and looked at. Sure enough, they were running a grand opening promotion, today was the first day, and they were offering a buy one get one free deal. Wow, even the grand opening promotion was exactly the same as theirs. Yang Chen took a coupon and, then, without hesitation, stood in line. At the same time, he carefully observed the situation in this store, the space was not large, and the dining area was half the size of theirs. The counter was also small, with only two ordering spots, and it seemed quite busy behind. It’s Glancing at their main product, oh, they actually focused on beef burgers, boldly stating that fresh meat was prioritized. Hey! They had guts, unlike other domestic burger brands that emphasized fried chicken burgers. The fact that they focused on beef burgers was something Yang Chen had not expected. Even if he were slow, he could now understand that they were clearly targeting Mr. Hamburger. 233. Filled with malice, it should be noted that there are indeed quite a few Western fast food chains in the country now. Large Multinational. Ones like the Golden Arches, Bao Bao Wang, and Kai Fun Cuisine. Domestic ones include Walezi and Dekesi, and as for local brands like My Zike and Burger Castle, there are countless. However, among these burger chains, the ones that can truly produce beef burgers on a large scale are only the Golden Arches, Bao Bao Wang, and Kai Fun Cuisine, these international big names. After all, they have their own complete supply chain behind them, which can significantly reduce costs so they can afford to do so among those mid to low-end domestic brands. almost 99% focus on fried chicken burgers. There’s no other reason for this, except that they are cheap. Yet today, this burger family surprisingly also specializes in beef burgers. It gives the impression that they are clearly trying to compete with Mr. Burger. Just by looking at their menu, Yang Chin could sense a growing malice. Almost everything Mr. Burger offers, this burger family offers. 2. The only difference is that they seem to lack turkey burgers, but they have launched a chicken breast burger at an even lower price. They also boast of on-site preparation. This made Yongchen even more curious about how they make their chicken breast burgers. At this moment, the conversations of the students in line ahead caught his attention. This shop is really stubborn, if they keep this up, they won’t last a few days. I’m afraid they might go under. No kidding, this beef burger is only 15 yuan 3 yuan cheaper than Mr. Burger next door. And their chicken breast burger is only 10 yuan each 5 yuan cheaper than Mr. Burger’s turkey burger. Yeah, and. Their combo meals are also 2 to 3 yuan cheaper on average than Mr. Burger. Can they really make a profit like this? Haha, who cares? It’s obvious to anyone with eyes that they are here to snatch the market from next door. I don’t care how long they can last, I just hope more shops like this open. Ha, the more they open, the more bargains we students can grab. Exactly. Right, who knows? If more shops like this open, Mr. Burger next door might be forced to lower their prices too. Ha, I hope to see that scene. Although. Mr. Burger’s Burgers are indeed delicious, it would be best if the prices could drop a bit. The few boys in front were laughing and discussing, but a bespectacled young man at the back had a different opinion. You can’t say that. Everyone has tried Mr. Burger’s Burgers. Their ingredients are so solid, the cost must be high. If they lower their prices and compete with this place, do you think it would be beneficial for them? If they can’t make money, they might have to close down. Do you want to not be able to eat their burgers in the future? When he said this, the boys in front were taken aback and shook their heads after a moment. No, no, no. Seriously, Mr. Burger is. A light in my life. Earlier this year, I failed several subjects and was feeling down, it was Mr. Burger’s burgers that helped me out of. That slump. Exactly, their burgers are so delicious that if I don’t eat them for a day, I start to crave them. How can we let them go? Out of business? Right. I’ve eaten countless burgers, but I’ve never had one as delicious as theirs. If they go out of business, wouldn’t. That be bad money driving out good? Exactly, we need to support Mr. Burger more in the future to prevent them from being driven out. By inferior competition? Yeah, I think so. Today is just their grand opening with discounts, once they stop the promotions and return to regular prices, I’ll still go to Mr. Burger. Indeed, the price difference is only 3 to 5 yuan, we aren’t short on that little bit. Exactly. Listening to the discussions of the students in front, Yang Chen felt relieved. He had been worried that these students would be easily swayed. If that were the case, Mr. Burger would really struggle to stay open. But now, hearing their conversation, he realized that Mr. Burger’s customer loyalty was surprisingly high. It seems that the effect of the special sauce is significant, he should put more effort into the sauces in the future. The classmates in front were chattering away, and young Chen had his own thoughts as they stood in line for a long time. Finally, it was his turn to order. He chose a beef casserole set meal from this place, and then ordered a chicken breast burger. It was a buy one get one free deal and he ended up spending only 30 yuan for four burgers, along with plenty of fries and cola. It seemed this restaurant was indeed willing to spend some money. After placing his order, he didn’t rush to leave. This place operated like theirs, with an open kitchen. He could see the staff in the back preparing the burgers and he was curious to see how this so-called fresh meat was made and how it differed from theirs. Soon, he was astonished by the operations in this restaurant. He saw the staff in the back lifting a large bucket and quickly grabbing a slice of beef from it to place on the grill. That’s so-called beef. Patty was actually the children’s steak sold in the market. Although it was called steak, it was essentially synthetic meat. If it were a conscientious company, they might use leftover trimmings from a beef processing plant, add carrageenan and seasonings, and press it into round patties. If it were a shady business, they might use who knows what meat mixed with flavoring and edible blue to create their so-called steak. Seeing this, he finally understood what the fresh meat made on site really meant. However, considering that today he spent 10 yuan for a buy one get one free deal, it seemed that using this meat was already a sign of conscience. Next came the chicken breast. Burger, he had expected it to be made with fried chicken filet. Even if it wasn’t fried chicken, it should at least be a large piece of grilled chicken breast. To his surprise, they took out a large meatball and pressed it on the grill to make a patty. He figured that the Meatball was just regular chicken breast ground into minced meat. To be honest, this imitation of their turkey burger was quite similar. Moments later, his set meal was ready but Young Chin didn’t rush to leave. Instead, he found a nearby spot to sit down, planning to taste the burger in the restaurant. Taking a bite of the beef burger, he chewed a couple of times before putting it down. This was just too much of a sham. He originally thought that the burger meat from this restaurant was made from mass-produced ground beef. But after that first bite, it was clear that wasn’t the case. This beef patty was definitely more than just synthetic ground beef, it clearly had other ingredients added. The beef patty was seasoned but it contained not only minced meat and carrageenan but also obviously added soy protein. Isolate. Why do this? The main purpose was to retain moisture. Because the patty would shrink significantly during the cooking process. And. This burger family, in order to ensure the patty looked big and appealing, actually tampered with the patty. During the process of pressing. The minced meat into patties, they added carrageenan and soy protein isolate. This effectively ensured that the cooked patty wouldn’t shrink too much, making it look better. However, while it looked good, the taste of this beef burger was truly hard to describe. Perhaps, because he had eaten proper beef burgers recently, this unorthodox beef burger made Yongchen almost give up after just one bite. Not only, could he not taste the beef, but the texture of the patty was like chewing on paper scraps, with a mouthful of edible glue flavor. In any. Case, if you didn’t say anything, you wouldn’t even know you were eating a beef burger. This is where the gap lies between our domestic burger brands and those international big-name burger chains. You should know that beef on the market can easily cost 30 to 50 yuan per pound, while the beef burgers in those fast food chains are only a dozen yuan each. Why can they afford to do that? It’s because they have a complete supply chain behind them. Beef is not a rare commodity for them. These foreign giants all have a complete production and supply chain behind them to supply their needs of this way they can guarantee the lowest procurement costs so there’s no need to tamper with the meat patties of course their beef burgers are also a bit more expensive than domestic ones but it’s still acceptable to the public putting down the beef burger young chin picked up a chicken breast burger he took a big bite shoot a few times and savored it hmm it’s definitely much better than the previous beef burger after all this chicken breast patty is freshly made however the taste isn’t particularly authentic, it surely contains soy protein isolate and food additives. You see, once chicken breast is turned into minced meat, it’s quite difficult to shape. This means that once it’s made into a patty, it can easily fall apart. The reason this shop’s patties look decent is definitely because they added something inside. This can be inferred from the strange taste of the chicken breast patty. But the carrageenan and soy protein isolate mixed into this patty should be much less than in the beef burger. Overall, you can still taste. Some meat flavor, so it’s barely acceptable. After all, considering its 10 yuan price, this burger can be considered passable. Yang Chen had delivered and eaten things that were even worse than this burger before. He managed to eat two bites and finish one burger, but the classmates at the table next to him were not pleased. What kind of garbage burger is this? I was wondering why it’s so cheap. The beef burger has no beef flavor at all, what’s the point? Exactly, there’s no meat flavor at all. I really don’t know what they made there. beef patties with who says otherwise just because it’s cheap doesn’t mean this burger is authentic it’s all sauce flavor in my mouth no meat taste at all no wonder it’s so cheap this is really trash even if they’re cheaper i won’t come back next time let’s go to mr burger next door their individual items are only two or three yuan more expensive on average but the taste is really worlds apart right the burgers from this shop are really subpar eating their food is a total waste of money Exactly, I feel like I’ll have to go next door and buy a burger to eat. Now I finally understand what it means to come with high hopes and leave disappointed. The classmates were discussing animatedly and Yang Chen looked up to see, well, aren’t those the same classmates who were in line in front of him earlier? They had said they hoped this shop would open more branches. But now, they were quickly educated by reality. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. In fact, long before he opened Mr. Burger he had already figured out the rules of the industry. The pricing of Mr. Burger’s individual items is definitely set to suppress the profit margins of mid-range competitors. The only ones priced higher than him are international brands like Golden Arches and Full King. There’s no way around it. They were established. Earlier, have a more prominent brand, spend more on advertising, and have higher recognition, so naturally, their prices are higher. But, Yang Chen can guarantee that these international brand burgers are not as tasty as Mr. Burger’s, and those priced lower than him are the domestic burger brands, which can only focus on fried chicken burgers, because making beef burgers or turkey burgers doesn’t leave them with any profit margin. With the support of the other world and his uncle’s farm, he has his own procurement closed loop. He can keep the procurement costs of beef and turkey meat at the lowest, so Mr. Burger can have profit margins with its current pricing. If other companies wanted to copy him, they wouldn’t be able to. If they price lower than him, they can only make fried chicken burgers, thus. creating differentiated competition in terms of product categories. And everyone knows that fried chicken burgers are unhealthy and low-end. As for those priced higher than him, do they have the deliciousness that his shop offers? After all, no one else has the special sauce.If the pricing is the same as his, then if the competitor doesn’t have the same supply chain behind them, their costs can’t compete. It’s just like this burger family, clearly copying his Mr. Burger Shop, but the actual effect is like learning to walk in. Handan, they only copied the surface and couldn’t grasp the essence at all. There were still quite a few customers lining up behind in the store, and they could hear the complaints from the students eating inside. Some people simply turned around and went to Mr. Burger. Instead. After all, a few extra bucks isn’t a big deal. Who wants to eat such garbage burgers? Of course, some stayed in line, as not. Everyone is indifferent to a few extra bucks, especially for these student folks. As Yang Chen came out of the store, he glanced back at. Mr. Burger and smirked disdainfully. He originally thought it would be a dangerous challenger, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be a rookie who couldn’t even understand the homework. A mere nuisance, not worth fearing. The only significance of this store is that the longer it operates, the more money it loses. Originally, when Yangchen saw the long line at the newly opened Burger family, he was quite worried. After all, many of the domestic competitors lack the ability to innovate. But if you ask them to copy, they can definitely. outdo you. Moreover, many of them have no other skills, they just feel uncomfortable seeing others make money, and they can be twice as troublesome. To be honest, after eating at this burger family, young Chin felt that the owner must have lost their mind. If you want to compete with me, then you should properly renovate your store and improve your quality. This way, we can face each other head on in the market and create healthy competition. But what you’ve done now is completely upside down, learning to walk in Handan. To compete. you lower the costs and make the food this terrible. Even if you open a thousand more such stores, they are still not worth fearing. In fact, from Yang Chen’s perspective, it would be quite good to have a few more of these stores, because the existence of such stores is simply to highlight how high-end Mr. Burger is. At this moment, coming out of the Burger family and looking over at Mr. Burger not far away, there was already a long line forming at Mr. Burger’s entrance. When he came earlier, there weren’t many people at Mr. Burger. Unlike before, when there would be a long line at the entrance, today there were only a few people queuing inside. Instead, the new burger family’s customer flow had extended from inside the store to outside the door. However, just a little over two hours later, the situation had already reversed. Now, there were hardly any people queuing outside the burger family. Instead, the line at Mr. Burger’s entrance had started to form again, which fully demonstrated what it means to vote with your feet. From a distance, many students. were seen holding flyers, walking towards the Burger family. Clearly, the Burger family had invested heavily today to achieve a good. Opening, hiring many people to distribute coupons at the entrances of the nearby two universities. Many students came excitedly, but, as soon as they reached the door of this store, they saw several students storming out angrily. Seeing the arriving classmates, these students loudly said, don’t come here, this place is terrible. Exactly, take my advice, it’s better to go to Mr. Burger next door. it’s not worth ruining your stomach just to save a couple of bucks after a few students said this those who had originally rushed over ready to take advantage hesitated what’s going on is this burger family really that bad at that moment two more students came out of the store cursing everyone don’t doubt it at first i didn’t believe it either but now i can prove that this place is indeed awful and i will never come back that’s right i’d rather spend a little more money at mr hamburger next door than waste my time in this place As a few people said this, the students who were already a bit hesitant immediately wavered. They glanced over. At Mr. Hamburger, where the line stretched out the door. All doubts were instantly dispelled. Although Mr. Hamburger had only been open. For a month, in the minds of these students, it was undoubtedly a legendary place. After all, the taste had been tested by the market. It’s not an exaggeration to say that, although it had only been a month, there were almost no students who hadn’t eaten there. Moreover, many had been there two, three, or even four times. Those who loved fitness and enjoyed hamburgers were eager to treat it like their own cafeteria. So, those students who were still hesitating between the two shops quickly leaned towards Mr. Hamburger. Of course, some students from average families still came here to take advantage of the deals. Although the hamburgers here were not very tasty, today they were on special for two for 10 yuan, what more could you ask for? Setting aside the taste, just the two slices of meat in the burger were worth more than 10 yuan in the school cafeteria. Seeing this situation, Yang Chen felt relieved. He smiled, turned around, and got into his car, preparing to leave this shop and check out the South Gate store of the Polytechnic University. But just then, he saw a few angry men rush out from the street corner. They immediately blocked the path of the students who had just been advising others not to enter the shop. Hey, weren’t you the ones just talking nonsense? The students, all young and full of vigor, were naturally very displeased to see the other side’s aggressive attitude. What’s wrong? If the food is bad, we can’t say anything? Exactly. Besides, who are you guys? What does it have to do with you? Oh, so arrogant? You must be the shop’s people, right? With your attitude. I won’t just stop my classmates from coming back. I’ll also go online to post and give you negative reviews. The few big men. Opposite couldn’t now talk these sharp-tongued students. They had originally intended to scare the students into silence, but to their surprise, for every word they said, the students had 10 replies, leaving them speechless. The big men became hot-headed, and the one, with a buzz cut directly punched the tall, skinny student in the face. Damn it, I’ll teach you to talk. The other big men immediately, rushed in, throwing punches and kicks at the students. Seeing the boys getting beaten, Yang Chen, who was about to drive away, couldn’t help but furrow his brows. These people must be the owners of the hamburger shop, right? This is so low class. Just because someone, said a few words, you want to hit them? Is this how you run a business? He was just about to get out to break up the fight when he didn’t expect that the seemingly weak boys would suddenly rise up and fight back against the street thugs. And judging by their momentum, the students were not at all at a disadvantage. What the hell, who dares to hit our classmates here? Hey, someone’s beating up Xiao. Xiao. Lao Lu, you guys come with me, Air Huang, go back and call for help. Passersby quickly noticed the commotion. This road was. called University Road, branching off to one side leading to the finance university and the other to the sports university. The boys were clearly athletes. Despite their slim appearance, they were all muscle underneath their clothes, encountering such a physically strong young man, there was no advantage to be gained. By the time the surrounding classmates came to support, these thugs were no match. At all. In just a few moments, some were knocked to the ground, being kicked mercilessly. Hey, stop hitting, stop hitting. Some. Of the thugs who had been knocked down could no longer bear it and cried out loudly while lying on the ground. At this moment, Yang Chen, who had originally planned to get out of the car to intervene, was no longer in a hurry to leave, instead, he stood at a distance, watching the spectacle. Observing the few thugs being beaten, he pondered that the Hamburger family must indeed be run by these people. Just look at the tone of the Hamburger family, it really matched the behavior of these ruffians. After watching for a while, he found it uninteresting and turned around to get back in the car. The store at the south gate of the Polytechnic University was just a block, away from the second store in the Golden Triangle area. And this block was essentially just the campus and residential area of the Polytechnic University. Driving through the back roads took less than 10 minutes. When he drove to the store at the south gate of the Polytechnic University, he was taken aback by what he saw. Not far from their Mr. Hamburger store, there was actually another hamburger. Family store. He suddenly remembered that when he had previously visited the store, he had seen that the neighboring store was under renovation. At that time, the exterior was tightly enclosed, and he had no idea what kind of store it was going to be. He never expected it to be the hamburger family. When he saw this store in the Golden Triangle before, he thought it was just a local boss with no vision, who, seeing his own store thriving, decided to copy it. But who would have thought that right next to his first store, they had opened one as well? Moreover, the opening of this store was clearly much more grand than the one in the Golden Triangle. This store occupied a larger area than the one over there with a storefront that could easily be around 100 square meters. The interior decoration was also quite upscale, very clean and tidy. Additionally, there were many flower baskets placed at the entrance and they even set up a rainbow bridge with two speakers on either side. The speakers were continuously playing in advertisement for the grand opening. announcing that all items were buy one get one free, with hamburgers starting at just 10 yuan. Although it was quite tacky, it was very effective. This was evident from the long line outside the hamburger family store. In contrast, the Mr. Hamburger store next door, which used to have long lines every day, appeared much quieter today. There were hardly any people queuing outside. If he hadn’t gone to the Golden Triangle before, Yang Chen would have been somewhat worried upon seeing this. But after visiting the hamburger family. store there he was not worried at all he parked the car and pushed the door directly into his own store although there weren’t many people outside the inside was still bustling with activity the ordering machines were always crowded and there were people queuing at the ordering counter while a group of delivery guys stood at the takeaway window the store was filled with customers and seeing this situation young chin quickly changed his clothes and went inside to help however he had barely made two hamburgers when his anxious mother pulled him aside Son, did you see that a new hamburger store opened next door? I saw it, it’s nothing. Seeing his mother’s worried expression, Yangchen smiled and patted her shoulder. Don’t worry, mom. This store is no threat, just wait and see. Soon those customers will obediently return to our store. His mother thought he was just saying that to comfort himself, her brow still furrowed. Why are you so confident? Ha, to be honest, I just went to the store in the Golden Triangle and they opened one over. There too. Upon hearing this, his mother’s voice rose a few pitches. I was just about to tell you about this. The manager of that. Store called me this morning and said a new hamburger family opened over there. At around 10 in the morning, I was just told that the. New store has opened and has taken quite a bit of our business. I was still a bit worried, so I sent your dad over to take a look. When Yangchen heard this, he suddenly remembered that he had just come in and hadn’t seen his dad yet. No wonder I didn’t see my dad. It turns out we missed each other. But you can rest assured. I just went to the Golden Triangle area first and saw that they opened a store there too, so I thought I’d go over and try their food. Upon hearing this, his mom’s eyes lit up, really? How do you think? Their burgers are? I was thinking of sending someone to buy a few of their burgers to try. If it weren’t for the fact that we don’t have enough hands at home and there are so many customers in the store, I would have sent someone. Yang Chen chuckled, there’s no need to waste that money, I’ve already tried them for you. Let me just say, their burgers are really terrible, way too hard to eat. Really? His mom’s eyes sparkled at this. Initially, when she heard that this burger chain had opened a store in the Golden Triangle, she was quite worried. This store was clearly competing with them and their prices were obviously lower. Having been in business for over 10 years, Yang’s mom knew just how damaging low prices could be in attracting customers. Even though Mr. Burger had built a good reputation facing such an unconventional competitor would still be challenging. But now, with her son saying their burgers were awful, her confidence soared. Just as the mother and son were discussing how to manage their business in the coming period, a sudden commotion erupted outside, growing louder by the second. Many customers even stopped eating to rush outside and see what was happening. Yang Chen quickly told his mom to stay back and then ran outside to see what was going on. The moment he stepped out he was taken aback. It’s turned out that over a hundred students were angrily blocking the entrance of the nearby burger chain. They were furiously kicking the Flower baskets at the entrance and some even started tearing down the rainbow bridge in front of the store. Hand over the person. Were those guys hiding in your store just now? Yeah, hurry up and hand them over. If you don’t, we’ll smash your store. How dare you. Pull a knife in front of our school? Do you think there’s no one here? A large group of students was indignant, shouting and blocking. The entrance of the burger chain. From the looks of it, these students hadn’t lost their rationality yet, but they were all in there. Fiery youth. although they could still be controlled at this moment who knew what would happen if they waited a little longer at that moment the manager of the burger chain pale-faced and trembling stepped outside students what exactly happened don’t play dumb is this person your store’s owner or what one of the leading students stepped up to the manager holding out his phone in front of him on the phone screen was the very man with a buzz cut who had just been leading the group in the golden triangle ha i don’t know this person either The manager looked at the person on the phone screen, confused about what was going on. Why were these students coming to them for someone? Stop wasting time. If he’s in your store, we’ll know as soon as we go in. The students grew even angrier, and some had already started walking into the store. Seeing this, the manager became even more frightened. The students were clearly in a rage. Who knew what might happen if they entered the store? He could stop so many people, but he couldn’t hold them back. As. Things were about to escalate, the sound of police sirens echoed from a distance. Seeing the police arrive, Yang Chan returned to the house. In just a short while, the store was once again filled with students. Many students who had originally been queuing outside the hamburger family had now come to eat at their place. The earlier scene had been truly terrifying, even though those students weren’t targeting the diners in the store. But with the commotion caused by these students who would dare to eat at the newly opened hamburger family. So everyone who ran out ended up at their place. Seeing this situation, mom was naturally overjoyed. Yangchen was also pulled into the kitchen to help out. It wasn’t until after 3 in the afternoon that the flow of customers finally decreased significantly. But there were still a steady stream of people coming in. At this moment, Yangchen finally found a moment to rest just as his father returned. Mom quickly called dad over and asked about the situation. Dad laughed heartily and began to explain. It turned out that. When dad went to the second branch, Yang Chen had just left there. By the time dad arrived at the store, those students had already dealt with the group of men in black. However, it seemed that those men in black felt humiliated and the leader ran away first. Not long. After, he returned with a fruit knife and stabbed a few students who had just surrounded him, then fled. This infuriated the students, as it was those men in black who had provoked them first. After being beaten, they were still not satisfied and used a knife to hurt people, injuring three students in one go. In a fit of rage, the students from the Golden Triangle smashed the Hamburger family store. Over there. Even after smashing it, they were still not appeased and heard that there was a newly opened branch here, so they came to this store to demand an explanation. Thus, the earlier scene unfolded. The dramatic turn of events left both Yang Chan and his mom. Stunned. The Hamburger family really knew how to dig their own grave. On the very first day of opening, they caused such a huge mess. How? Could they continue operating after such a ruckus? But for the young family, it was best if they couldn’t continue. Meanwhile, in a luxurious suite on the upper floors of the Pan High International Hotel in the city center, a man with a thick layer of hair gel, whose hair was so slick that even a fly would slip off, stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window. Although he was in a guest room, he was still dressed in a suit, holding a cup of coffee in one hand and a cigarette in the other. Looking down at the bustling street scene from the building made him feel very sophisticated. Behind him, several assistants were gathered around a coffee table, studying the hamburgers in their hands. Next to them was a cardboard box filled with take-out hamburgers bearing the hamburger Mr. Logo. At this moment, everyone had one in hand, sitting there enjoying their meal. While eating, some were also disassembling the hamburgers to study the combinations inside. Hmm, they really give a lot of lettuce, there’s pickles too, and the cheese is thick, but the key is this patty. It’s really solid. They are quite generous with the ingredients, said a chubby man with glasses, munching and analyzing. Meanwhile, a tall, skinny guy took a big bite of his hamburger. Hmm, I have to say, this hamburger is really not worse than the ones I had when I studied in Eagle Country. To be honest, I’ve eaten so many hamburgers in Eagle Country, but if you talk about flavor, none of them are as unique as theirs. By the way, oldly, have you ever had a turkey meat hamburger when you were in Eagle Country? At this moment. Another man took a big bite of his hamburger and asked the tall, skinny guy. The skinny guy smirked disdainfully and shook his head. I’ve had turkey meat, but this is my first time with a turkey meat hamburger. Well, the Eagle Country doesn’t lack beef, and beef. Prices are quite cheap, so there’s no need to use turkey meat for burgers. But I’ve heard that their turkey meat burgers are actually quite delicious, if you don’t pay close attention, you might not even notice the difference between the turkey and beef burgers. Tall, thin guy said this as he lowered his head and took a big bite of the burger in his hand. Yeah, it’s my first time trying it too. But I have to say, I actually think their turkey burgers are pretty good, even better than the beef ones. A woman with gold rimmed. Glasses sitting on the other side chimed in. The others nodded in agreement and just then, the man standing by the window turned around. With a smile. That’s the smartest part of this place, they’ve found a really good substitute for beef. The taste is great, the. nutritional value is even higher and the best part is that it’s one-fifth cheaper so these burgers have great potential to become a hit everyone else was now wearing smiles what mr wang said is absolutely right mr wang you really have a good eye exactly this place has just started and you already spotted the gem ha it’s their good fortune to be noticed by you a group of guys began their shameless performance but just then the sweet door was suddenly flung open a few guys in black shirts rushed in and won Of them ran straight to Mr. Wong’s ear and whispered something. What? Before he could finish, Mr. Wong’s coffee cup had already been thrown out. Damn it, I just opened my new store and you’re causing trouble for me? Where is he? While Mr. Wong was still fuming in the hotel, Yang Chen had already left his own burger shop. After helping out in the store all afternoon, he was now exhausted and sore. All over. He just wanted to get back to his mansion and rest for a while. However, when the car reached the bottom of his building, he fought for a moment and decided to dial a phone number first. After explaining for quite a while, he finally turned and went upstairs. When he arrived upstairs, Stephen King had already returned. Oh, weren’t you very busy today? Yeah, I heard from Wang Xichang that you were back and needed to talk to me, so I came back from the studio early. Stephen replied expressionlessly. After spending time with these clones, Yang Chen could understand their cold demeanor. It couldn’t be helped, even when they were still embryos. Fuckin’ people had edited their genes, cutting out the segments that controlled emotions. So even though these clones appeared to be carbon-based lifeforms, to Yang Chen, they seemed more like cold robots. During this time, Steven and Panday had set up a studio outside, working there during the day and only returning to rest at night, sometimes even staying overnight at the shop. By the way, I heard you. Guys have been working on NFTs, how’s that going lately? The last time Yang Chen went to the other world, Steven had mentioned that. He thought the NFT industry was quite hot and wanted to give it a try. At that time, Pandey had also agreed with the suggestion. In the past two years, everyone in the internet circle knew that the metaverse was a big trend. However, the current development of the metaverse still faced many limitations in terms of internet speed and hardware, so NFTs and electronic currencies had gained popularity first. Not long ago, those so -called NFT collectibles could be hyped up to millions, even tens of millions. At that time, Yongchen had mentioned that he was under financial pressure. Steven then said he wanted to try his hand at NFTs to see if he could make some money. When Yang Chen asked about it, Steven shook his head first. How should I put it, now, what fills the space are capital and speculators. There aren’t many people truly engaged in creation anymore. In fact, Yang Chen has always felt somewhat confused about NFTs. Although, this concept is currently being hyped up, he has always thought that these so-called digital collectibles are quite silly. After. all such collectibles cannot be truly quantified you can see them but cannot touch them leaving you just staring blankly things like this can sell for millions at a whim doesn’t that sound ridiculous after steven delved deeper into nfts he began to explain to young chen about his recent experiences in this market the market is very hot every day quite a few collectibles are launched pan and i observed that how should i put it most of these collectibles are products with little technical content the nft works that can sell for high prices generally have a few characteristics first they are mostly related to celebrities usually only works by celebrities can sell for good prices for example some electronic signatures of stars or works by executives of large companies otherwise they are works by well-known artists in the real world like electronic paintings by painters or music recorded by famous singers or they could be electronic virtual works released by trendy brands in reality some of which are even co-branded generally only these few types of nfts can sell for a good price and these nft works can be summarized into a few characteristics famous artists and their works extended trends and they must be limited editions only such nft works have collectible value and appreciation potential most other nft works are basically tools for harvesting leaks hearing steven say this young chin felt relieved it turns out that these so-called nft collectibles are actually just like collectibles in the real world whether it’s porcelain bronze or ancient sculptures and paintings, they all need to have the element of scarcity. If there are too many of them and they are everywhere. Even if they are antiques from hundreds of years ago, they won’t be worth much. What about you guys? Have you created any NFT works? Yang Chen, having understood the rules of the game, asked about Steven and their recent situation. Ha, we have actually created a lot of works recently and some of them have sold for very good prices. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen’s eyes lit up. Oh, what good? Works have you sold? Hurry up and tell me. I created an NFT version of the Mona Lisa, which sold for 6.6 million dollars. What? Steven said it so casually, but Yang Chen, sitting beside him, couldn’t remain calm at this moment. This guy casually created an NFT. Work and sold it for so much money? Converted to RMB, that’s nearly 40 million. Although he knew NFTs could be profitable, he didn’t. Expect that the Steven in front of him was such a skilled leak harvester. That side is really sharp. Ha, this NFT work is actually. A giant image of the Mona Lisa created by stitching together 30 million miniature images of the Mona Lisa. After understanding the rules of NFTs, Pan and I discussed that if we wanted to make money, we had to create our own persona. So we crafted an artist persona for ourselves, allowing us to create various electronic art pieces and turn them into NFTs for sale. Moreover, our products must have a certain level of technical difficulty, be non -reproducible, have their own characteristics and be extremely scarce. These characteristics combined have led to the high value of this work. Steven spoke enthusiastically about his recent creations in the NFT field, even Yang Chen didn’t expect that he and Panday would be able to generate such profits in just a month. Of course, the main credit goes to Steven. After all, the highest-priced NFT of the digital Mona Lisa he bought, although just an electronic painting, has an incredibly high technical content. Because if you enlarge this piece, what you see is not pixels, but miniature images of the Mona Lisa. each the size of a pixel grain. This is the unique quality of this painting, which is why it sold for a staggering $6.6 million. And this kind of technology, if it weren’t for Steven, Pondé alone wouldn’t have been able to pull it off. Is there still justice in the world? Is there still law? Just imagine being able to miniaturize 30 million images of the Mona Lisa and then stitch those images together to create a giant portrait of the Mona Lisa. This is truly not something an ordinary person can achieve, it requires not only. exceptional software programming skills but also a solid foundation in art and a high level of artistic taste most people simply cannot create such a work and even if someone had such an idea their skills wouldn’t be able to support it even if someone truly possessed abilities in all three areas creating such a piece would take at least half a year if not several years but under steven’s hands from the inception of the idea to project approval and then to completion it only took two days panday who watched steven operate the entire time, was genuinely impressed. He had graduated from a top-two university with a degree in software programming and had once prided himself on being a prodigy. He had also worked at a major company in the country, earning a high salary for over half a year, and he considered his programming skills to be quite good. But after seeing Steven create this NFT image, he was truly humbled. He felt that his understanding of software programming compared to Steven’s was on several different dimensions. From that moment on, he completely respected steven the reason they chose to create such a masterpiece for their first work was naturally to highlight their persona as artists after understanding the attributes of this nft collection they knew that the collection they wanted to create had to carry labels like famous artists masterpieces and rarity to fetch a good price their ultimate goal was to create a viral artist and this giant mona lisa was what made steven an overnight sensation online the appeal of nft works is just too sensational first There’s the artistry, then the creativity, and it meets the psychological needs of the wealthy who love to show off. So this painting became popular, and Steven became famous as well. After that, he continued to create several NFT works, all of which sold quite well, averaging between $30,000 to $50,000 each. With such a price per piece, Steven had already become a bona fide celebrity on NFT trading platforms. Every time he released a new work, collectors would scramble to get it. So in just this month, he had already earned over 10 million dollars hearing this made yang chen’s head buzz the speed at which money was coming in was just too fast he had also made quite a bit of money since he started trading between worlds but after half a year of hard work counting on his fingers he realized that he had risked his life and worked tirelessly yet he hadn’t earned as much as steven did in just one month of nfts is there still justice in the world is there still law of course he also knew that the financial speculation aspect of this market was very strong Otherwise, even with Steven’s impressive works, he wouldn’t have earned so much, it could only be said. That they had caught the wave this time. So, what do you plan to do with this money next? Yang Cheng casually asked, and Steven fell. Silent for a moment. Part of it will be used to pay Pan’s salary and bonuses, while also allowing him to recruit more people and expand. The studio. With this, $300 ,000 is enough, and I don’t plan to hire too many people next. Maintaining a. Team of 20 is sufficient, this money will support us for a few months. $300,000 is equivalent to 2 million, which is indeed enough for a 20-person team for two months. After all, we are in Basho, not the capital, in a first-tier city. Like Sakura City, the cost of living and labor wages are quite low. From the remaining money, I will take out $4 million to purchase some equipment. Some equipment is already on the way. Next, I plan to use this equipment to develop some basic brain machine devices. Upon hearing this from Steven, Yang Chen immediately nodded. That’s right, this is the way to go. Engaging in NFT creation is ultimately a speculative activity and may not be sustainable in the long run. As for digital collectibles, they currently exist to lay the groundwork for the future metaverse. This thing can be seen as a virtual commodity that can circulate between various types of metaverse worlds in the future. It can also be considered a large digital currency certificate with financial attributes that can retain and increase value. In simple terms, it is akin to digital antiques in the digital world. What do you plan to do with your brain-machine interface device? When can we see a finished product? Yang Chen asked Steven, who forced a rather unpleasant smile. Well, that’s not easy to say. After all, many of the devices I need are not available in this world. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen felt a bit ashamed. Before his last trip to the other world, Steven had told him to search for some processing equipment at other research. institutes, like crystal growth furnaces, but the problem was that this time he was too focused on seizing territory. He completely forgot about these matters. Without equipment for Stephen, how could he produce anything? Isn’t that like a clever woman unable to cook? Without rice? Ah, well, next time I go, I will definitely try to help you bring back some of that equipment. Yong Chen quickly changed. The subject, saying, so, what can you currently produce with the existing equipment? Stephen hesitated for almost no time, I’ve. Already thought it through, my first product will be a brainwave defibrillator. What? A brainwave defibrillator? Yang Chen was confused. He couldn’t understand it at all. Steven smiled and explained to Yang Chen, you can think of this device as a medical device. Hmm, let me show you what it actually looks like. With that, Steven took out a laptop, found some design blueprints, and pushed them in front of Yang Chen. It was then that Yang Chen realized that what Steven was talking about looked very much like a hearing aid that hangs on the ear. If you look closely, it is very similar to the wireless Bluetooth earphones that were popular a few years ago. But how? Does this thing work? And what condition is it targeting? At this moment, Steven also noticed his confusion and continued to explain. With a smile. You’ve heard of epilepsy, right? Yangchen was taken aback, I know it all too well. Back in elementary school, I had. A classmate who suffered from this disease. Speaking of this illness, Yangchen had quite a bit of experience. This kind of brain. Disease is very common in rural areas. Apart from some cases being due to genetic factors, many are caused by human negligence. 4. Example, some parents are careless and fail to take their infants to the hospital in time when they have a high fever, leading to brain damage and subsequent diseases. If lucky enough to be saved, they may still suffer from epilepsy as a sequela. The closest case to young. Chen is his second uncle who faced a sudden family crisis back in the day.At one point, people believed I was severely stimulated. and had developed epilepsy the principle of this disease has now been understood it is caused by the repeated abnormal synchronous discharges of certain brain neurons how should i put it it’s like your computer having some components on the main circuit board that are poorly connected if you say it works it can operate normally 80 to 90 percent of the time just like a regular computer but if it sometimes has to overload its computing power those small issues with the components will flare up and that can be life -threatening It could either suddenly crash or the system could collapse entirely. Moreover, this kind of situation happens every now and then, and the more frequently it occurs, the higher the chance that the computer will permanently malfunction. This is the most common problem faced by epilepsy patients. The condition cannot be cured. They cannot be stimulated, cannot overwork, cannot be frightened. There are just so many restrictions. The end result, of course, is that the person becomes incapacitated. They also need to take. Medication for life, with no quality of life to speak of. Some people, after taking medication for a while, feel like they can’t do anything. Think they are fine, but they don’t know when they might suddenly have a seizure again. Such sudden relapses can be very demoralizing. For patients, and many people even break down because of it. So, this is a very troublesome disease. From my research, I know. That currently, there are no effective treatments for this disease on Blue Star. Moreover, this disease has now become the second. most common psychiatric disorder following headaches. Currently, there are 40 million people worldwide suffering from this disease. And in the Yanlong kingdom, there are 9 million patients, with an annual increase of 400,000. Stephen rattled off a series of numbers, indicating that he had conducted thorough market research before developing this product. Listening to such data, Yang Chen was left speechless. He really didn’t expect that there were so many patients troubled by epilepsy in the world. As for The principle of my product, it is actually to create an artificial disruptor. This headset is a brain machine device containing a chip and a set of artificial intelligence detection systems. This headset has an extension wire, and we will connect this wire to the brain neurons through a minor surgery. Then, it will constantly monitor and scan the brain’s operation through this device. The most impressive part of this device is that it can detect the location of the epilepsy focus. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen’s eyes lit up. It can actually detect the location of the brain cell lesions. This is the most challenging part of traditional epilepsy treatment. Because the lesions of epilepsy are generally hidden within the brain cells. And when it is not active, these brain cells appear normal. Only during a seizure do doctors not have time to check which part of the brain cell neurons is malfunctioning. After all, the first thing doctors need to do is to save the patient. If they do not intervene for a long time, the continuous discharges of the brain cell neurons can damage the brain. Even if the patient is saved, they might end up becoming a fool, or even more brain cells could be damaged. Therefore, finding the lesions has always been the most troublesome issue for doctors when facing this condition. And now, as long as you wear this small headset-like device, it can scan the patient’s brain. It can locate the lesions inside the patient’s brain. Now, that would be incredibly powerful. The working principle of this device is equivalent to a precise anti-missile system. Once the Lesions are detected, it will conduct real-time precise monitoring of the lesions. If abnormal brainwave signals are emitted before the lesions occur, the brain will respond. After collecting this kind of signal, the system will discharge at the lesion site before. An epilepsy seizure occurs. It’s like a precise strike, using bioelectric currents to reverse stimulate the lesion area, causing the neurons to discharge chaotically. Even though Yang Chen didn’t understand much about medicine or advanced technological theories. He grasped the working principle of this device under Stephen’s explanation. Wow, this is incredible. Seeing Yang Chan’s exaggerated expression, Stephen felt a small sense of pride. This was a basic technology from their Falkenstar, which had actually been popularized. Thousands of years ago. Actually, this is just an entry-level brain-computer interface device, capable of reading brainwaves, these. are all basic technologies. In the later stages, we will develop smart helmets for the metaverse, which will integrate more advanced. Artificial intelligence programs. Those programs can interpret human brainwaves. Yang Chen couldn’t help but stick out his tongue. He seemed to understand why Gao Xin and Gao Yuri, whom he saw in the other world, could control those animals with brain machine interfaces. Once both sides wore the helmets, Gao Xin and the others essentially had an extra avatar. They could completely control those fierce animals through their brainwaves. But that was a distant thought just talking about the device in front of them. If Steven. could really make this, it would definitely be a major invention. There were nearly 10 million patients in the country alone, not to mention the whole world. Hmm, so can this device only treat epilepsy? When Stephen heard this question, he knew what he was asking. What you saw this time was just the first generation of the basic product, once the second and third generations are developed. This product can also target more different types of brain diseases, such as Parkinson’s, ALS, and Alzheimer’s. Stephen spoke. Casually, but Yang Chen was already feeling excited. Stop talking, just go for it. I will definitely support you. If what Steven said was true, putting aside the brain machine connection device and the metaverse, just the medical value of this basic brain interface equipment was unbeatable. The significance of this product had already transcended mere profit. It could rise to the level of benefiting the country and the people. Yang Chen was very optimistic about the future of this product, but he never expected that he originally hoped Steven would first develop a brain computer interface product for the future metaverse. Instead, this guy had come up with a medical device first, and the effect was so good. So, besides being wearable on the head to treat epilepsy, what about for the heart? Although Yangqin didn’t know much about medicine, he knew that heart diseases were currently the number one killer facing humanity. Millions of people die each year from sudden cardiac arrest and the best medical device to deal with this symptom is an electronic defibrillator. Unfortunately, this device is quite expensive and not available everywhere. Therefore, many patients often do not receive timely treatment due to the lack of suitable equipment when sudden illnesses occur. If Stephen could also extend the research and development to create a small device that heart disease patients could carry with them, it could provide electronic defibrillation treatment in case of sudden heart problems. Wouldn’t that be even better? Of course, this was just a wild thought, so he casually asked. Unexpectedly, Stephen’s answer left him astonished. Ha, that’s exactly what I was thinking of as another device, an electronic defibrillator vest. This. Special clothing is specifically designed for heart patients. In the event of an emergency, this vest can perform self-defibrillation. Treatment. This device is an ancient piece of equipment that has been around on Falkenstar for over a thousand years. It has. Since been phased out with the advancement of medicine. Stephen’s casual remark sounded a bit pretentious to Yang Chen. Goodness. A device that was already obsolete over a thousand years ago? So what do you fucking star people use now? Of course, he could only grumble about it internally, but he didn’t voice it out loud. Well, I originally wanted to allocate 5 million, but now it seems you are about to expand. Then forget it, just keep the money in your account for now. After hearing that Steven and the others made over 10 million dollars, Yongchen immediately thought about reallocating 5 million. Converted to Yanlong coins, that’s nearly 40 million. With this money, it would greatly help him open branches in first-tier cities like the capital and Sakura City. The tens of millions he had previously seized from the Zhao family had already been gradually invested in the construction of the breeding farm. Although Wang Xiuqiang and the others had secured over a hundred million in loans from the credit union, the credit union was quite shrewd. They granted the credit limit but every transaction had to be specifically allocated. This meant that whenever he moved money, he had to report the project to them, detailing what project he was covering and how much it would cost, which was quite troublesome. Moreover, his second uncle placed great importance on the quality of the projects and due to strict oversight, construction costs often exceeded the budget. As a result, the tens of millions they had seized were gradually filled in. Now, Yang Chen only had about 5 million left. Relying solely on this money, it would probably be insufficient to rent a place and open a store in several major first-tier cities. So when he heard Steven say they made a lot of money, he wanted to allocate a portion of it. But now that he learned Steven and the others had major projects coming up, he felt embarrassed to ask for it. Unexpectedly, Steven laughed heartily, no need. You can take that 5 million and use it well. Afterwards, we will have some NFT works coming up for sale, especially after the recent sale of my giant Mona Lisa statue. Our studio has gained a bit of fame in the NFT circle and my persona has established itself. Many well-known trendy brands have contacted me to create some co-branded trendy merchandise and I am currently in discussions with them. They are willing to pay me a signing fee and also share a portion of the profits once the products are sold. So for the foreseeable future, our studio won’t be short on money. This clone was indeed quite honest, not hiding anything from Yang Chen. Yang Chen. Nodded in response, that’s fine, but let’s not rush to use the money. You can exchange it back first and wait for my notification. Okay. Stephen nodded decisively in reply. By the way, there’s another thing. Yang Chen remembered something Wang Shisheng had mentioned to him before, but as soon as he opened his mouth, Stephen jumped in. Boss, you mean the new store location, right? Uh, yes. Yang Chen had thought about making a trip to several key cities across the country this month. After all, when opening branches in other places, he needed to be hands-on with the site selection. If they had money, they could naturally hire a commercial investigation. company to help, but who were they to have money? However, Wang Xiuqiang had given him a good suggestion to ask Stephen to help compile a small program. Using this program, they could retrieve data from the core business districts of those cities, such as foot traffic, average transaction value, rent, etc., and then choose the most suitable store location based on this data after comprehensive evaluation. This is much more time and effort saving than manually squatting and calculating statistics. Yangqin didn’t expect that before. He even spoke. Wang Xiuqiang had already communicated with Steven. He had conveyed all his needs to Steven. Wang Xiuqiang mentioned. This to me yesterday, I’m currently developing this small program. The framework is basically complete, and it has now entered the testing phase. I estimate it will be officially usable by tomorrow. As for the next steps, boss, you don’t need to worry too much, just leave it to me. I will collect and organize the data, then conduct a screening, and I will send the report directly to you. Hearing. Steven say this, Young Chen felt a surge of emotion, almost to the point of tears. Having a few clone assistants like this was truly a relief. But the most crucial part was that Steven’s technology was incredibly impressive. Writing such software would require a team of dozens of software engineers back on Blue Star. Moreover, it involved secretly accessing the cameras in the core commercial areas, which was something only hackers could do. The team would need to have several experts, even if all these people were gathered. It would take at least six months to a year to complete. After that, debugging and making it practically applicable would likely take another year and a half to two years. Yet here, Steven managed to complete it in just one night. For him, such software was probably as simple as 1 plus 1 equals 2. Since returning from the other world he had been working nonstop. Many things had caused Yang Chen a lot of mental strain but after chatting with Steven he unexpectedly received a financial boost. This made Yang Chen feel much. more at ease, and that night he slept soundly. When he woke up the next day, it was already 10 in the morning. Steven had set off for the studio early, and these clones, made of some unknown material, were all full of energy. Yang Chen quickly freshened up, had a simple meal at home, and set off. Today, he had planned a major shopping trip for himself. When he returned earlier, Grand had given him a long shopping list. He needed to purchase various living supplies and construction tools. These were all to be brought back on his. Next trip to the Otherworld as it was no longer like before. Previously, he was essentially a traveling merchant but now he had a city of his own in the Otherworld. This was his base and he had to manage it carefully. He drove to the farmer’s market and selected over 3,000 shovels, axes, hammers, nails, saws, and other simple tools. He also bought some farming tools needed for plowing and agricultural work. Finally, he purchased two tractors, three motorcycles, and some bicycles. In total, it could fill a shipping. container, and because of the large quantity, the prices offered by the vendors were very cheap, totaling just over 10,000. Of course, this was just for the farming tools, if you included the tractors and bicycles, the total exceeded 50 ,000. After that, he went to the seed market to buy some seeds. They were all sweet potatoes, carrots, and potatoes, root crops that were relatively easy to yield. Having entered the other world several times, he found that the agriculture of the Falken people was still quite primitive. Although there were many crops on their planet that did not exist on Blue Star, they also lacked some of the better crops found on Blue Star. Moreover, their agricultural development level was relatively low, which might be related to the area where he had settled. The area he settled in, the Handa Prairie, had a climate somewhat similar to the northern regions of Blue Star. It had distinct seasons throughout the year, but according to the locals, the summer there might be slightly longer. The temperatures were not particularly high, peaking at around 30 degrees. Winter could last four to five months, with the coldest period lasting up to two months, from a climatic and environmental perspective. The local conditions are very suitable for mixed livestock and agricultural operations. Therefore, while he plans to return to livestock farming, he also intends to engage in agriculture around the area. He has seen the land outside, Chanshan City, and it is indeed very suitable for cultivation. Even if it only produces one season’s worth of grain a year, being able to meet his own needs would be quite good. Besides these farming tools, equipment, seeds, and agricultural supplies, he also purchased a large batch of labor protection gear, such as tens of thousands of pairs of liberation shoes, coarse cloth work clothes, gloves, engineering helmets, and so on. After all, the city has a small population, and to develop, people are the driving force behind everything. Although he has only taken over this city for a month, he believes that after a winter of tempering, the people in the city will surely settle down. To win over these people, he must employ both kindness and authority. He is currently exerting authority but at the same time he cannot forget to offer these people some benefits. Otherwise, they will only harbor resentment against him. Just think about those people in that world wearing coarse linen clothes that only serve to cover their bodies in shame during winter, providing no warmth at all. Only strong hunters can wear animal fur products. As for ordinary poor people, they can only rely on stuffing some grass into their clothes to endure. During the coldest times, those at the bottom of society try their best not to go out, as stepping outside could mean freezing to death. Therefore, the cheapest clothes and shoes on Bluestar are already treasures bestowed upon those people. Besides this labor protection gear, Yang Chen also specifically went to the second-hand market to find someone selling a lot of used and worn-out clothes. Now, with the improvement of living standards, many people discard a batch of old clothes and shoes every year. The recyclers usually do a simple cleanup and then send them to recycling factories. These old clothes are recycled and reused to make regenerated fibers. Of course, if you are willing to pay a bit more, these people are also very willing to sell to you. The price is actually not expensive, it’s sold by weight, and they collect it for just a few cents per pound. If you are willing to spend a dollar per pound to buy, they are naturally happy to save on transportation costs. In this way, Young Chen acquired a large amount of old clothing. It can be said that this guy has fully displayed the nature of a shrewd businessman. Of course, these old clothes are just a pile of worthless rags to the common people on Blue Star. But for the lower-class people of Falkenstar, these are precious garments that only the wealthy can wear. After completing these purchases, Yang Chin headed straight to the neighboring grain and oil market. He directly approached several small workshops and bought a large quantity of unpackaged instant noodles. To be honest, these instant. Noodles, if circulated in the market, would definitely be substandard products. They are made from low-quality fried dough, which is certainly not healthy to eat. But if taken to another world, this stuff is definitely a treasure. In an era where the average caloric intake is insufficient, such fried foods are absolutely top-tier health foods. Additionally, he bought a large quantity of low -quality cooked food produced by small workshops and various brands of luncheon meat cans. He spent just over 10,000 yuan for a whole container. Yangqin shook his head, thinking this was too cheap. Considering that Shanshan City has a population of over 10,000, he gritted his teeth and bought five containers of goods according to this standard. He had the merchants deliver the items directly to the warehouse he had just rented. Thinking about the storage issues in another world, he simply bought several containers as well. The containers he chose were all second-hand goods discarded by the port, and a 40-foot one cost less than 10,000 yuan. He figured. that buying them to use as a warehouse in another world would be quite cost-effective. After all, the storage conditions in another world are truly hard to describe. After completing these purchases, he turned around and went to a neighboring building materials factory. Having finished purchasing the necessities of life, the next step was naturally to acquire some equipment. After all, he had made a deal with Gran to form a small-scale army upon his return. The large procurement this time took Yang Chen to a factory located in the outskirts of the development zone. Next to it was a heap of scrap metal recycling stations, and as soon as the car drove in, a harsh sound of metal cutting could be heard. In the distance, there was a junk car dismantling factory, currently rumbling as it tore apart various discarded vehicles. Many small hardware enterprises in Basho operated here. The place he came to, rather than a factory, was more like a black workshop. A friend had recommended this place to him, and Yang Chen’s main purpose for coming here was to purchase weapons. From a distance, this small workshop looked like a farmhouse, with a large iron gate tightly locked at the entrance. Outside, a large pile of scrap metal parts was stacked, and inside the yard, the sharp sound of metal cutting could still be heard. Yang Chen parked his car at the entrance and made a phone call, moments later, a burly man walked out. This guy had long hair tied back in. A ponytail and a full beard that gave off an unruly vibe. Chen Song recommended you, the man asked, cigarette in mouth, looking at. Yang Chen Yang Chen nodded, Chen Song was the owner of the outdoor store that sold him the Falcon, and later Yang Chen had gone back to purchase a few more times. As they got to know each other, it became clear that Yang Chen had a significant demand for these cold weapons, and their previous collaborations had gone smoothly. Chen Song had recommended this Boss Gong to Yang Chen because he was also a fan of cold weapons. Despite his rough appearance, Boss Gong was actually a like -minded friend of Chen Song. The two often collaborated to create ancient armor and weapons. Some of Chen Son’s clients would place orders with him and he would directly pass them to Boss Gung for custom work. After a brief conversation, Boss Gung invited him into the yard. Upon entering, Yang Chen was taken aback. On either side of the main house in the yard were two rows of rooms, all converted into open workshops. A few workers were currently busy, polishing equipment in the studios. Outside these workshops were several sets of shiny plate armor. These armors were all made of. stainless steel covering the body from head to toe and they looked stunning seeing yang chan’s astonished expression boss gung smiled and explained these armors are all pre-ordered i just finished a few sets are there any extras can i try one yang chan’s eyes lit up at the sight of the beautiful armor he had once thought about buying a set for fun but when he saw that they weighed over 30 pounds he gave up moreover wearing them was quite troublesome so he ended up purchasing a few sets of police riot gear instead Those were more comfortable and offered decent protection, so he hadn’t thought about the plate armor again, but now that he saw them, an uncontrollable impulse surged within him. Boss Gun looked at him for a moment, then smiled and found a set for him. With Boss Gun’s help, Yang Chin donned the armor, and to his surprise, it was indeed very well made. Thanks to the stamping technology used, the armor was lighter and thinner, yet offered excellent protection. It weighed much less than the ancient versions, only about a dozen. pounds, and had a wear-resistant leather lining inside. The joints were also designed to be very flexible, and once he put it on, he felt nothing but confidence. How much? Can you sell me a set? Yang Chen was reluctant to take it off and directly asked Boss Gung. Boss. Gung was taken aback. This is a custom order from a friend, over 20,000. I’ll pay 50,000. Yang Chen’s straightforwardness left Boss Gung speechless. A set of plate armor was sold on the spot, and after purchasing it, Yang Chen felt a rush of. Excitement, Yang Chen had placed a large order for 10,000 willow leaf knives, and the material required was good steel. He also ordered 10,000 spearheads for long spears. To be honest, Boss Gung was a bit dazed when he saw these orders. However, Yang Chen paid promptly, and he was also recommended by Qin Song, so after much consideration, he accepted the order. Yang Chen laughed heartily, Don’t worry, Boss Gung, I’m ordering these things for export. Boss Gung chuckled, I know. After placing some additional orders. With Boss Gong, Young Chen finally left the courtyard. But he didn’t rush off, instead, he placed a whole bunch of orders online. For instance, he bought several thousand sets of bomb-proof clothing. To be honest, this specially made PE material bomb-proof clothing is quite durable. It’s easy to put on and take off, and it has excellent resistance to cuts and stabs. If ceramic plates are added inside, it can also withstand blunt force impacts. However, the only downside is that this stuff has a lifespan. It also needs to be stored. properly, away from high temperatures and direct sunlight, as exposure to high heat can make it brittle. Moreover, with regular use, it will age after five years. But compared to steel plate armor, the benefits are numerous, such as being cheap. After finishing the procurement here, Yang Chen took a stroll around the scrapyards. The main goal was to acquire various used batteries with lithium batteries, being the best but lead-acid batteries were also needed. The purpose of acquiring these batteries was to prepare for the energy. needs of the small city in the other world. After all, there is no electricity there, making many tasks inconvenient. After returning, this time, he planned to carry out some electrical renovations on the castle where he lived behind Shinshan City. Therefore, some energy. Storage devices were still needed, and these used batteries were just enough. Since they were all second-hand goods, the prices were not high, he spent over $10,000 and procured a large batch. Just as he was preparing to continue his purchases, his phone rang. He picked it up to see it was his mom calling. Son, hurry back. Someone is here to discuss business with us. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen couldn’t help but frown. It had only been a month since the incident with Wu Lian Kai. How could someone be knocking on their door? Again so soon? Although he wanted to ask who it was, his mom had already hung up so he could only start the car and head home. 40. Minutes later, he finally arrived at the south gate of the Polytechnic University. It was lunchtime, and their restaurant still had a. long line, with customers queuing from inside the door to 300 meters outside. Meanwhile, the newly opened hamburger family restaurant nearby was quiet. Although it was still open for business, there were only a few customers inside. As a newly opened store, they were quite unfortunate. Just a few days after opening, the initial excitement had faded. Clearly, the impact from the opening day had a significant effect on their business. However, as a competitor, Yang Chen felt no sympathy for them. He glanced at that store A. few times before turning and pushing the door into his own restaurant. Inside, two teams of staff were still busy attending to customers. However, these two teams had been working for over a month and their skills had become proficient with their cooperation nearly perfected. They were handling the bustling crowd of customers with ease. Seeing them manage so well, Yang Chen didn’t go over to help. Instead, he walked through the staff passage to the basement. The basement of this restaurant had now been converted into an office, where his parents usually worked. Of course, some financial matters in the restaurant were still handled by Yang Chen, who had entrusted them to Wang Xiuqiang. After interacting with Wang Xiuqiang for a while, his parents had come to trust their son’s partner very much. Although he was a bit cold and rarely smiled, he was very solid and meticulous in his work. So they felt assured with old Wang handling. Things moreover, after interacting with Wang Xiuqiang for a while, they also accepted the explanation given by their son. This was. a senior manager invited by Yang Chen, and the reason why Wang Shuiqiang was put in front by the farm on the second uncle’s side was two-fold. On one hand, his foreign identity could help reduce a lot of trouble. On the other hand, it was also out of consideration for protecting the family, our family needs to be low-key. So the old couple accepted Wang Shuiqiang’s identity. At this moment, the old couple was in the largest office, where there was another group of people. There were a total of six people, but it was obvious that. The one with the slicked back hair holding a coffee was the backbone of this group. When he saw Yang Chen enter, everyone stood up. The slick-haired guy smiled and extended his hand. Hello, you must be Young Master Yang, right? My name is Wang Qian. Oh, hello, I am. Yang Chen. By the way, Young Master Yang, here is my business card. Wang Qian’s hand only brushed against Yang Chen’s before retracting. And as he spoke, a tall, thin man with gold-rimmed glasses behind him took out a gold-plated card case and handed a card to Yang. Chen. Vice President of Minsheng Group, Wang Qian. Looking at the title on the business card, Yang Qian couldn’t help but furrow his brows. Minsheng Group? He hadn’t heard much about it, but it felt somewhat familiar. We are a food processing company based in Sioux City, mainly engaged in meal kits and pre-prepared food processing, among other industries. We also operate some fast food chain. Businesses. Both sides took their seats and then the other party began to introduce their situation. After all, they had come seeking. cooperation, and these people seemed to think that Yang Chen and his family didn’t know much about Mincheng Group. Naturally, they wanted to give them a brief introduction and the Yang family listened attentively. So they were in the catering business? Oh, I remember. Now, there are quite a few self-heating rice and self-heating hot pot products in the supermarket, all of which are from Mincheng. I thought the name of this company sounded so familiar. After hearing about the industries they operated in, Yang Chen couldn’t help but slap his thigh. Back in school, sometimes when he was too lazy to go to the cafeteria or didn’t want to go out, he had eaten a lot of those self -heating foods, several of which were products of Minchun Group. No wonder he always felt that this name sounded so familiar. As he said this, the people across from him immediately broke into smiles. That’s right, our company does have some such products. I didn’t expect that young master Yang, you are actually our customer. Wang Qian on the opposite side laughed heartily, and Yang Qian replied with a smile. Ah, yes, I’ve also bought your seasoning packs. I’ve used your fish-flavored shredded pork and maipo tofu seasoning to cook, and the taste was quite good. With a common topic, the sense of unfamiliarity between both sides was immediately reduced. I wonder, Mr. Wang, what brings you to us this time? After chatting a bit more, Young Chen quickly shifted the conversation to the main topic. Oh, actually, it’s nothing serious. A while ago, I heard from a friend that a great burger shop was discovered in Bazho. They said your burgers are exceptionally delicious and since I happened to be on a business trip to Basho recently, I couldn’t help but come and try it. As a result, after trying it once, I found it unforgettable. To be honest, your burgers are the best I’ve ever had. Before getting to the main point, Mr. Wang was already praising the burgers. The Yang family felt a bit dazed, but Yang Chen did not let his guard down because of a few flattering words. His mind was racing, constantly pondering what this guy really meant. The reason for my bold visit this time is that after tasting your burgers, we suddenly realized this is a huge business opportunity. After our research, we found that the burger sauce used by Mr. Hamburger is unlike any currently sold on the market. Indeed, it is this magical hamburger sauce that gives your burgers their unique flavor and texture. After discussing with my team, we came to you this time hoping to collaborate on the hamburger sauce. Yang Chen frowned upon hearing this, oh? How do you plan to collaborate? He sounded friendly, but inside he was already cursing. These guys had noses sharper than dogs. We just wanted to ask, is this hamburger sauce developed in-house? Wang Qian asked with a smile. Yang Qian exchanged glances with his parents and then nodded, that’s right, it was developed by us. That’s good. We were wondering if we could collaborate. You see, you have the technology, we have the funds and equipment plus the channels. If we could mass produce this sauce and launch it into the market. Before Wang Qian could finish, Yang Qian across the table smiled and shook his finger. No, Mr. Wang, I think you misunderstood. We never intended to sell the hamburger sauce. Specifically. Just as he said this, Wang Qian raised his hand with a smile, interrupting Yang Qian. Mr. Yang, please let me finish. I know you might be very resistant to this plan. But what if I told you we could sell this sauce to Golden Arches and Big King? Do you know how much they spend on sauce procurement every year? The Yang family. Exchanged glances and then shook their heads, while Wang Qian smiled and extended five fingers. Five hundred million? Yang’s mother asked tentatively, and Wang Qian shook his head again with a smile, 5 billion. His upon hearing this amount, both Yang dad and Yang mom couldn’t help but gasp. Wang Qian was quite pleased with the reaction. From Yang Qian’s parents, clearly, they were shocked by that figure. And I firmly believe that if we mass produce this sauce for them, we can at least earn 1 billion from. It. 1 billion. Young Mr. Yang, how long do you think it would take to earn that much just by selling hamburgers? Wang Qian continued to speak confidently, and at this moment. Yang Dad and Yang Mom shifted their gaze to Yang Chen. With such a large amount, it would be a lie to say the old couple wasn’t tempted. Indeed, just selling hamburgers. How many would they need to sell to earn that much? Meanwhile, Yang Chen furrowed his brows tightly. He didn’t doubt the procurement amounts Wang Xian mentioned for Golden Arches. And Big King. Indeed, although these two companies had their own distribution chains, they did spend a considerable amount on sauce procurement each year. But the question was, could he really guarantee that they would be willing to purchase their sauce? and the audacity to claim 1 billion. He didn’t believe that Minxian group had such power. Seeing him silent, Wang Qian was slightly surprised and continued, if you, Mr. Yang, agree, we are willing to invest 100 million to build a factory. We can split the shares of this factory 50-50 and we can also discuss the management. It must be said that Wang Qian’s words were quite persuasive, starting with units of hundreds of millions. Yang’s parents were somewhat confused, after all, their hamburger shop was already making a decent profit. But even so, these three stores, working tirelessly for a month, only earned about a million. Although it was much better than before, compared to someone who casually mentioned a small target, it really was nothing. Stop. Hold on. Mr Wang, we appreciate your goodwill. However, as for this collaboration, I think it’s unnecessary. Although Wang Qian painted a beautiful picture, Yang Qian was not buying into it at all. Wang Qian’s face was filled with surprise after hearing this, what? Mr Yang, do you doubt our strength? Xiao Zhang, show Mr. Yang our qualifications and materials. As soon as Wang Qian finished speaking, a tall, thin man behind him took out a document and handed it to Yang Qian. Yang Qian didn’t want a look, but since it was delivered to him, he took it and casually flipped through it. It was just some photocopies of business operations and an introduction to the company. It introduced the Minsheng group and he glanced through it. This company has a history of over 40 years. It started with vegetable transportation and later undertook the development of several. large comprehensive vegetable markets. Then, it caught the real estate wave and built houses for a few years, making quite a bit of money. In recent years, it has returned to its main business, focusing on food processing and distribution. Recently, they have been seeking breakthroughs and want to go public. The company’s asset scale seems to have several small targets, but compared to their company, it is definitely a giant. Well, it’s not that I don’t trust you, but there are a few questions, Wang Qian immediately gestured for him to continue. Mr. Wang, how can you guarantee that McDonald’s and Bao Bao Wang are willing to purchase our sauces? As far as I know, they have their own supply. Chain closed loop, from the bread dough to the meat patties, then to the burger sauce, even tomatoes, lettuce, and even napkins, all have designated suppliers. How can you ensure that they will choose our sauces? Wang Qian smiled slightly at Yang Qian’s sharp question. Let me explain to Mr. Yang, in fact, we have two factories under Minxian. that specifically produce vegetable ingredient packs, supplying bao bao wine and McDonald’s. We currently have a cooperative relationship with them, so we are very familiar with their supply chain. Moreover, they hold a supplier conference every year where their executives will be present. I am very familiar with the procurement managers of these two companies and I can directly recommend our sauces to them. I firmly believe that with the quality of our sauces, they will definitely place orders for our sauces. Wang Qian spoke with such confidence that Yang Qian couldn’t tell if he was lying. However, Yang’s parents were convinced by him, feeling that what he said was true. They asked him quite a few questions about internal supplier issues, and Wang Qian answered them all smoothly. But after he finished answering Yang’s parents’ questions in turn. To look at Yang Qian, Yang Qian still smiled and shook his head. Thank you, Mr. Wang, for your consideration, but we currently have no plans to enter the condiment industry. Right now, we just want to focus on running our burger shop well, we have no interest in collaborating to open a factory. Wang Qian’s expression changed, and at that moment, the tall, thin guy behind him suddenly spoke up. Mr. Yang, we understand your concerns, but do you have any thoughts on increasing your production capacity and selling this sauce externally? If possible, we are willing to purchase in full, or we can be your national general agent. When Yang Qian heard their statement, he couldn’t help but chuckle. Inwardly. Sure enough, the fox’s tale was showing, their purpose was simple, they were after their sauces. The conditions they offered before sounded beautiful, but why would he agree? If the factory was built, even though their family was investing in technology and splitting profits 50-50, could they really have a say in the company’s operations and management? Moreover, could these guys really resist stealing their technology? If the factory opened and chaos ensued just a few days later, it would be a mess. So he absolutely disagreed with cooperating with them, and he had already made his stance clear. but the other side still wouldn’t back down. Clearly, they knew how important. This sauce was to their burger shop. The more they pressed, the more Yang Chen refused to cooperate. Seeing that Yang Chen remained silent, Wang Chen lost the patience he had. Before, he leaned back, then carelessly pulled out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and lit one for himself. What’s wrong? Are you having concerns? Then let’s be frank. Are you selling that sauce recipe? If not, just name your price. The other party’s tone was unfriendly, and Yang Chen’s expression immediately changed. is this being frank this is clearly a hidden agenda at this moment yang dad and yang mom beside him also began to look uneasy even they could see that this guy was after their family’s sauce although the old couple didn’t understand much they knew that this sauce was the key to their family’s survival the reason mr hamburger was so popular today was undoubtedly due to their delicious and sticky hamburger sauce as a core secret of mr hamburger how could they possibly sell the recipe to anyone else yang dad and yang mom were starting to get a bit angry, while Yang Chen just chuckled. How much can you offer? Wang Qian no longer pretended, casting a disdainful glance at Yang Chen. 50 million for the recipe in your hands, what do you think? Well, Yang Chen scoffed dismissively, and Wang Qian’s expression suddenly changed. Young man, don’t think this price is low. I’ve calculated that your hamburger shop’s maximum net profit per day is only around 30,000. Even if all three of your shops can earn that much money every day, 50 million? How long will it take you to earn that? If we assume a net profit of 3 million a year, it would take you over 10 years to earn 50 million. Wang Qian calculated. A rough estimate for Yang Qian, implying that he shouldn’t be ungrateful. Yang Qian responded with a very disdainful smile, do you think we won’t open more branches? Then I’ll offer you 100 million. Wang Qian directly threw out a heavy bombshell, in fact, this price had already been discussed with his team before coming. The earlier pretense of disdain and offering 50 million was just a performance, gradually luring Yang Qian into a circle. Previously, Yang Chen’s attitude was completely uncooperative but now that he saw the other party was starting to follow his lead, he naturally increased the stakes. Upon hearing the 100 million offer, Yang dad and Yang mom really hesitated. With that amount of money, they could retire immediately. But Yang Chen still smiled and shook his head, 100 million? I think that’s still not. Enough. At this moment, Wang Chen’s heart jolted, good kid, you’ve finally taken the bait. I was worried you wouldn’t make an offer. Alright, then how much do you want? Wang Qian immediately seized the opportunity to ask, while Yang Qian across from him wore a strange smile. I think 100 million is a bit low, I believe 100 billion is more appropriate. What? Why don’t you go rob a bank? Upon hearing this offer, Wang Qian’s face darkened, and his followers behind him were all indignant. They realized that all the previous groundwork had been wasted, they had been played by this young boss. Young boss Yang, your statement makes me very angry. Do you know what kind of consequences this will bring? At this moment, Wang Xian’s face was as dark as a pot bottom and his words carried a threat. Yang Qian continued to give him a contemptuous smile. Oh, I’m so scared. I’d like to hear what you can do. By the way, let me guess, that hamburger family next door, isn’t it run by you? As soon as Yang Qian said this, Wang Xian and the others across from him were indeed stunned. This kid is surprisingly clever, how did he guess that the hamburger family was run by us? Seeing the expressions. On their faces, Young Chin secretly patted his thigh, indeed, he had guessed right. The reason he felt that the name Mincheng Group sounded so familiar was not just because he had eaten the self-heating pot from this company. It was also because a few days ago, when the Hamburger family just opened, there was a flower basket sent by the Mincheng Groups. Baz Ho branch at their entrance, moreover, last night when he left the store he happened to see Mr. Hamburger next door stocking up. He saw the delivery truck from Mincheng Group delivering goods to them. So when he saw the tall, thin guy bringing over the company profile, he pretended to flip through it casually. To his surprise, he actually found that this group indeed had a branch in the area. He then speculated that the timing and location of Mr. Hamburger’s operation were just too coincidental, and now Wang. Xian bringing people over to discuss cooperation was also quite a coincidence? Looking at it now, he really guessed right. At this moment, Wang Xian across the table had already changed his expression several times, and suddenly he threw his head back and laughed. Xiao Yang, you really are a smart person. I was originally thinking of waiting until my fast food restaurant grew a bit larger before discussing this with you, but unexpectedly, something urgent came up at the headquarters and they called me back, so I rushed over today. Wang Xian’s words were half true and half false, he had indeed planned to wait for the hamburger family to grow and put pressure on Mr. Hamburger before discussing this, but the headquarters calling him back was completely false. The reason he was so eager to come over was entirely due to the fight a couple of days ago, which had completely disrupted his plans. That day, one of his subordinates, Zhang Jicheng, impulsively injured a classmate at the school gate, which caused a big mess. Although Zhang Jicheng fled overnight, the reputation of the hamburger family store in the Golden Triangle area was completely ruined. That impulsive student directly smashed that store. Fortunately, the store near the Polytechnic University was spared because it was far away. But the problem was, their reputation was already tarnished, and relying on this store. To compete with Mr. Hamburger was a bit unrealistic. So he simply came directly to them. Now, seeing that the other party had already admitted it, Yang Chin felt quite gloomy. These capitalists really have a nose sharper than a dog’s. I’ve only opened three stores, and you’re treating me like this? Well, Mr. Wang, we really appreciate your regard for us. However, at the moment, Mr. Hamburger has no intention of cooperating with any manufacturers. We just want to quietly run our own business. Yang Chen directly shut down. Any possibility of cooperation. Wang Qian’s face darkened immediately. Mr. Yang, you need to think carefully. I won’t beat around the bush if you agree to cooperate. I can invest hundreds of millions in your store in no time. In a month, I can have our store open nationwide. You have the technology, we have the funds, channels, and resources. If we cooperate, it will be a win-win for both sides. But if you are unwilling to cooperate, don’t blame me for being rude. When you open a store, we will open one right. Next to you. If your hamburgers sell for 18, ours will sell for 12, we can engage in a price war and see who can outlast whom? Goodness, Yang Chen didn’t expect. This guy to be so uncouth. He tore the facade apart at the first disagreement. The attitude of wanting to destroy what he couldn’t obtain was truly lacking in grace. What? He didn’t know was that before Wang Chen came this time, he had made a military pledge with his family. He was determined to win over Mr. Hamburger. I am a person with a naturally. Strong backbone, I won’t bend. Wang Chen looked at Yang’s parents, who were astonished, and then at Yang Chen, whose face had darkened. He couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. He originally thought this family was just a bunch of small-town folks who hadn’t seen much of the world. They had suddenly come up with a delicious sauce and relied on this skill to open a few chain stores. He had thought that under the temptation of his powerful funds, the other party would definitely take the bait. If they agreed to cooperate. He would initially give them some sweet deals but once he grasped their core technology he had a thousand ways to kick them out but who would have thought that this young Yang would be so difficult to deal with? This guy actually refused to cooperate with them, no matter what. With that, Wang Qian no longer held back. As a seasoned businessman, he had participated in many such negotiations. For an opponent of this level, the tactic of alternating between threats and offering a few sweet deals was the most effective. He decided to go all in and see how the other side would respond. If they refused, then so be it. He truly didn’t believe that a young man with a fortune of several billion couldn’t take down a small hamburger shop. Logically speaking, their Minshen Group, a large company with assets worth billions, shouldn’t bother competing with such a small company. But the problem lay in the fact that they were currently planning to go public. The company had been preparing for three years for this listing. However, they had always been stuck on the revenue aspect. Although their asset scale was considerable and they made a lot of profit each year, the issue was that they were reluctant to disclose too much of their actual profit data as it involved people’s livelihoods. If people realized that a company dealing in semi-finished food and vegetable transportation could earn so much, it would not only create public pressure but also attract the attention of potential competitors. Therefore, they had always adhered to the strategy of quietly amassing wealth, but in recent years, for various reasons, they had to go public. This meant they couldn’t report too much profit data and the company helping them plan the listing was very dissatisfied with the profit figures they provided. Thus, the group needed to find a profitable breakthrough once they found a suitable tool they could incorporate a lot of previously hidden profits into the equation. This was also the most troublesome part for them. In today’s world, the good sectors had long been occupied by others. For these latecomers, finding a suitable quality asset was not easy at all. Fortunately, his friend Wu Lienkai had sent him a message saying he had discovered a treasure of a small shop and urged him to take a look. Initially, when he heard it was a chain hamburger shop with only three locations, he doubted whether Wu Lienkai was joking. But after a few phone conversations with Wu Lienkai, he confirmed that the guy wasn’t fooling him, which led him to decide to check it out. Upon seeing it, he was astounded, he felt like he had struck gold. Although the shop only had three locations, its unique features, ability to attract customers, and daily revenue were truly mouthwatering. if he could bring this hamburger shop under their wing then with their funding and channels opening over a thousand locations nationwide in a year would be no problem once this chain was established across the country minching group could be revitalized completely many funds that they previously couldn’t include in the company reports could now be accounted for in this venture once included in the consolidated statements the company’s financial data would look appealing at that point going public would be a piece of cake in Fact, with proper operations, Mincheng Group’s market value could easily multiply tenfold, which was no exaggeration. This was also the main reason why Wang Qian went all in in front of Yang Qian. So, how about it, Yang Yang? Have you thought it through? As long as you nod and cooperate with us, I’ll give you 100 million, plus 50, percent of the shares. Stick with us at Mincheng Group, and I guarantee you’ll live a life of luxury. If you refuse, that’s fine too, I’ll find every way to compete with you. You three little shops, while we at Mincheng Group are a big company worth billions. If you don’t believe it, we can arm wrestle and see who can hold out longer. I won’t even need other means, if you open a branch of Mr. Hamburger, I’ll open a hamburger family right next door and see who can’t hold on first. At this moment, Wang Qian’s demeanor was that of a domineering CEO. No more pretense, I’m here to take what’s mine, I’ve laid my cards on the table. Yang Dad and Yang Mom were indeed very anxious, they had never encountered such a situation before. The other party was a billionaire executive, while their family had settled everything cleanly, leaving just over a million in the bank. If they really provoked him, what could they use to fight back? Moreover, the other party had also stated that the cooperation involved 100 million, along with 50 % equity. If you say the old couple wasn’t tempted, that would be impossible. However, Yang Chen’s attitude was very resolute. His face, which had been gloomy, now, wore a hint of a smile. Mr. Wang, you might not know that I have a little quirk. Oh. What is it? Wang Qian looked at Yang Qian with a playful expression, curious to see how tough this little citizen could be. I’m different from others, especially when it comes to appetite. While others enjoy soft food, I happen to prefer the hard stuff. R. You threatening me on my turf? Sorry, but I’m naturally tough and won’t bend. Wang Qian didn’t say much, but one of his lackeys couldn’t hold back any longer. He suddenly jumped out from behind Wang Qian, pointing a finger at Yang Qian. Kid, don’t be so arrogant. You better think it through, if this goes on, you won’t have a good ending. Wang. Xian’s face showed no expression, but Yang Chen swiftly slapped the man’s hand away. With a cold face, he said to the man, didn’t your family teach you not to point at others? When you speak, you, what about me? Now, please get out of my store. Yang Chen showed no mercy, leaving the tall, skinny guy’s face flushed. Clearly, it was the first time he had been scolded like this. Damn. The skinny guy wanted to act tough, but Yang Chen had already grabbed the ashtray from the coffee table. Get out of here, now. I damn. The skinny guy still wanted to fight back, but Wang Chen pulled him back. Hey. We’re here to do business. Since we can’t reach an agreement, let’s leave and not. Cause trouble here. After saying this, he stood up and walked out without looking back. As he reached the door, he suddenly turned around, raised his hand in a gun shooting pose. Yang Chen coldly smiled, bring it on, I’m ready. Wang Qian and his group disappeared outside, while Yang dad and Yang mom were filled with worry. Hey, son, weren’t you a bit too impulsive just now? Is it really okay for us to confront them like this? As older folks, they had been battered by the harsh realities of society for over 30 years, and understood its cruelty well. Although Wang Qian’s arrogance made them very angry, they were also realistic, knowing that with their frail arms and legs going against. The Mincheng group was like hitting a stone with an egg. At this moment, Yang Qian was also filled with helplessness. He just wanted to quietly open a few hamburger shops and make some money. This hamburger shop was a crucial link in his future business plan. It could be said to be the cornerstone of his career, the funding for his tech venture, and some cash flow that needed to be laundered. If someone took a stake or walked away with it, it would be like cutting off a major leg of his startup, which he absolutely could not accept. Moreover, he knew that the 100 million from the other party was definitely not easy to obtain. If he agreed, the other party might be preparing some. underhanded tricks for him. Rather than getting entangled in the future, it was better to cut ties now. Looking at his worried parents, he laughed heartily, dad, mom, we don’t need to be afraid of them. Second uncle has already built the farm over at Haiyan and our family has its own supply chain. You’ve seen the momentum of our store and Mr. Wang is also a capable partner. I think he’s much more reliable than the Mincheng group. As long as we do our own thing well, we don’t need to be afraid of him or the Mincheng group. If he wants to compete, let him. The hamburger family is so pathetic, you’ve seen it yourself. He just wants to hurt others at his own expense and start a price. War. But as long as we maintain our quality and focus on ourselves, we’ll be fine. In the end, they will definitely go bankrupt. I don’t believe they can hold on for long. Although Yang Dad and Yang Mom knew that Yang Chen was trying to reassure them, they also thought it made sense. Should they stop farming just because of the cicadas cries? The. Yang family had just begun to see some signs of prosperity and now some unknown guy wanted to bulldoze their ancestral grave? That wouldn’t do. Alright, we’ll do as you say. Let’s go head to head with them. Yang dad’s expression became resolute. Once dad had made his stance clear, mom had nothing more to say. But Yang Chen, you need to speed. Up the opening of our branch. Don’t worry about that. Just focus on hiring more staff for training. I’ll handle this, we should have some results in about a month. Hearing Yang Chen say this, the old couple felt relieved. Meanwhile, Wang Qian’s team walked out of Mr. Hamburger and turned to the neighboring hamburger family. Looking at the bustling. Mr. Hamburger with a line stretching outside, then glancing at their own hamburger family, which was desolate and empty, Wang Qian felt a wave of frustration. You guys, hurry. Up and draft a plan. We need to advertise through multiple channels and lower our hamburger prices. Ha, boss, if we lower them again, we’ll be losing money, said the tall, thin guy behind him, looking hesitant, but Wang Qian waved his hand dismissively. Lose money? Besides, if we lose a little at the start, I can handle it. I’m prepared to put out 10 million to subsidize. Even if each store loses 10,000 a day, how much can we really lose? These young people, we’ve investigated them, they’re just a bunch of small-town folks with limited vision. I’ve heard they are indeed planning to open branches, but those branches will mainly be concentrated in Basho. If they open 10 stores, we’ll open 10 too. Even if I lose 10,000 a day at each store, that’s only 100,000 a day. 10 million is enough for me to lose for a hundred days. If that’s not enough, I’ll prepare another 30 million. I can play this game with them for a year. I don’t believe I can’t beat them. As Wang Qian said this, the sycophants around him immediately put on smiles. Exactly, we don’t believe we can’t beat them. Young Master Qian is brilliant. How many consumers in our country don’t like to take advantage? As long as our subsidies are sufficient and our hamburgers are cheap, it will definitely abandon Mr. Hamburger income to us. Right, those young people are. Just a bunch of small town folks who don’t know what real strength is. Ha, they don’t understand capital operations at all. If they did, they would have agreed to young. Master Qian’s demands earlier. Flattery flew around, and Wang Qian’s expression improved significantly. Also, Xiao, contact Zhang Jichang and tell him to lay low. The tall, thin guy behind him looked disdainful. Young Master Qian, why are we still protecting that guy? Wang Qian shot him a cold glance. Damn it, he acted impulsively and. caused me to lose hundreds of thousands. If we just let him go, aren’t we making it easy for him? Keeping him around could be useful. The thin guy named Xiao Hou looked at Wang Qian with hesitation. Young master Qian, are you planning to let him? As Wang Qian’s little follower, he knew what kind of person Zhang Jichang was, a muscle-bound, simple-minded brute. He had always looked down on that guy, but Wang Qian just chuckled. This is just the last resort, I won’t let Zhang Jichang act until the very end. However, many things require preparation on both fronts. young master qian is wise seeing that the boss had made up his mind these lackeys naturally wouldn’t continue to dissuade him after all having spent a long time with wang qian they knew what kind of person their boss was at this moment young qian had just come out of the store looking at the bustling scene of his shop filled with people then he glanced over at the neighboring burger joint which had only a few customers he felt confident if it came to a head-on confrontation there was absolutely no reason for them to lose What worried him was if those guys played dirty, and that required heightened vigilance. With that thought, he called Stephen. After finishing the call and relaying the details, he drove straight to a cargo yard. Recently, he had ordered a batch of goods to arrive at night. Specifically the bomb-proof suits he had procured for Chianshan Ranch. There were several thousand of these bomb-proof suits, shipped in containers. With so many items, it was essential for him, as the cargo owner, to sign for them. The massive construction site was ablaze with the red glow of the stone walls, which were suddenly doused with several buckets of scalding hot water, producing a tremendous rumbling explosion. Large chunks of stone slid down from the mountainside. The workers waiting nearby cheered and rushed. Forward, loading these massive stones onto the waiting carts. The carts would then haul them to the front of the distant castle. As soon as the carts came to a halt, a large, group of ragged individuals surged forward, shouting commands as they unloaded the enormous stones from the carts. The smaller stones were placed into large baskets and hoisted, up to the top of the city walls using a pulley system. The larger ones were secured with ropes and transported to the walls using a combination of pulleys and levers. On the walls, numerous blacksmiths wielded tongs, hammers, and various tools to shape the stones. Once the stones were sufficiently shaped, they were stacked and built up, in a short while, a low wall had already been constructed. And this was just the outer perimeter of the city wall. Inside, red bricks were being stacked up. masons continuously piled up the red bricks and within the city walls they also used these bricks to construct hidden barracks and weapon storage facilities although the weather was very cold and the temperature was low it did not dampen the enthusiasm of these people building the castle not far from the city wall a brick kiln was also bustling with activity outside the kiln piles of freshly baked red bricks lay stacked the kiln’s furnace area was still ablaze with heat even the nearby sky was tinted red the entire chienshan city had transformed into a high-speed construction site in the small town behind the city walls many women and children were bustling about in the streets most of the women worked in nearby canteens where they prepared meals for thousands of people in the small town each day and they weren’t just busy with that after cooking they also had to go to the cow shed to feed the cows the children were also kept busy they were organized to go to the nearby mountains to gather firewood meanwhile there were not just children working in the mountains Countless lumberjacks wielded axes and saws felling towering trees. They would then remove the branches from the trunks which the children collected to take back as firewood. The large trees would be dragged down the mountain by ox carts. Of course, before being sent to the castle as building materials, these trees would first be taken to the brick kiln. They weren’t going there to be firewood, instead, they were dried near the kiln. This was mainly to prevent the wood from warping due to moisture after being made into building materials. These straight giant trees would undergo some deformation after being dried near the brick kiln. The uses of such wood are numerous. Workers can use this type of wood to make various tools. Of course, the main use will still be as beams for houses. However, before that, it cannot be used immediately, it must first be coated with a layer of tung oil. This way, the wood becomes more durable, resistant to decay, and protected from insects and ants. All this knowledge, of course, was taught to the indigenous people by Grand. These indigenous people learned quickly, and the reason they were so eager to learn was entirely due to the series of well -established systems that Grand had set up in this small town. As long as everyone participated in labor, they could receive corresponding food rewards. Although it couldn’t be guaranteed that everyone would be full, at least they could eat enough to stave off hunger, which was a significant improvement compared to the past when they would go hungry. One day and feast the next during winter. Especially for the captives from the strong tribes, winter was the hardest time of the year. Despite the fact that they raised many cattle and sheep, most of these animals belonged to the noble lords of the tribe. The lords could eat their fill every day and drink wine, but for the ordinary people, having one meal a day was already a luxury. Sometimes, when heavy snow came and many cattle and sheep froze to death, they would also suffer misfortune. They could be deliberately punished to death by their masters because the noble lords did not want to waste food, they only wanted to minimize losses. So, despite raising many cattle and sheep, winter was like facing the gates of hell for them. No one knew if they would survive until the end of winter. However, at Shanshan Ranch, although the weather was very cold and everyone had to go out to work every day, they quickly adapted and even began to enjoy life here. Because here, they could actually have three meals a day, and each meal was quite decent. For example, breakfast consisted of a type of fried pancake, the name of which was unknown, paired with a bowl of porridge that was fragrant and filling. For lunch, each. Person received two rice balls, which surprisingly contained some dried wild vegetables, and if they were well-dried, they could also get a portion of pickles. This was simply unimaginable on the grasslands. Dinner was even more sumptuous, with each person getting a serving of meat soup, although the meat was mostly awful, but for these people, it was a delicacy they could only enjoy during the new year. Paired with a fried pancake, they could eat until full. At first, when these captives were sent to Xinjiang City, they were somewhat apprehensive. But after a few days of such life, everyone settled down, and some even wished that this castle could last a lifetime. Of course, the master of. The house was not just kind-hearted, they also had a firm hand. Before starting work each day, they would assign the slave riders into different teams. Each team was given different tasks, and regardless of the form, by the time it got dark, each team had to complete their assigned tasks with quality and quantity. If they did well, everyone would get an extra bowl of meat soup and a piece of pancake for dinner. If they did not complete the tasks, the amount completed would be considered. If they completed 90%, dinner would be reduced. If the completion rate was below 80%, there would be no food. If it was below 70%, then sorry, not only would there be no food, but they would also receive lashes. If it was below 50%, they would get one more chance. If it happened again, they would be directly taken out and hanged. Those who were particularly unruly were selected within two days, and without a word, their heads were chopped off. The heads were hung on wooden poles outside the city walls, while the bodies were taken to the brick kiln for firewood. After a series of severe measures, the originally chaotic small town gradually began to restore order. Even smiles began. To for the old residents who had lived in Shenshan Ranch for a long time, the new master was far superior to the previous Gaoquan. When Gaoquan was the city lord, despite Shenshan Ranch being quite prosperous, with countless cattle and sheep produced each year, most of the income was taken away by the main family of Bintai City and the remaining. portion was pocketed by Gao Quan himself. Gao Quan spent all that money on maintaining his private army. After all, by that time, he had already harbored thoughts of rebellion. So he was always sharpening his weapons and preparing for war. The local common folk suffered as a result, often having to work for Gao Quan’s army without compensation, and the annual taxes were heavy. Thus, going hungry was a daily reality back then. However, even so, everyone dared not voice their anger towards Gao Quan. As for the people. Of the Changrin tribe, it goes without saying that they were merely slaves here. Yet, living as slaves in Shianshan city was far better than their previous lives in the grassland. Tribes. Eating three meals a day was something they had never even dared to dream of before. As long as you worked hard every day, people would notice, and you would be credited for the amount of work you did. This was the favorite way for the straightforward men of the grasslands. Of course, there were also many things that displeased them, such as the master’s high hygiene standards. not only were they not allowed to relieve themselves anywhere but they were also required to bathe and get haircuts regularly moreover no matter how tattered their clothes were they had to be washed regularly according to the master’s words this was to ensure hygiene and reduce the risk of plagues every week they had half a day off which was meant for them to wash their clothes and clean their dormitories although they were captives to be honest the master treated them quite well when winter truly arrived the master took people up the mountain to chop down trees Then, using the timber brought down, they built rows of barracks for them. Although these barracks were not particularly warm, they were sufficient to cope with the current winter. The master also built earthen kong beds and stoves inside the wooden houses for them. This was their first time sleeping on an earthen kong, their first time knowing that houses could be built this way to survive the winter. Although they had to endure the biting cold to work during the day, the thought of being able to stay in such warm accommodations at night made them very happy. This was much better than Their previous lives in Draftee felt tense during the harsh winter. Sometimes, if heavy snow fell, their tents could be crushed under the weight of the snow. If that happened, they might wake up the next day to find that the entire family in the tent was gone. Here, for the first time, they felt they could easily survive this cold winter. Yang Chen, stood behind the fortress, on the castle terrace halfway up the mountain, watching the bustling construction site at the foot of the mountain. He felt a surge of emotions, this. Grand was truly a talent. When he left, he had only discussed and formulated a renovation plan for Chinshan City with him. However, in his view, the progress of this plan might not be so quick. After all, this world lacked tools and technology. Transforming the flimsy Chinshan City into the fortress of his dreams would likely take at least two to three years. But he did not expect that upon his return, Grand had given him a big surprise. He was directing these natives, using the most primitive tools and the most basic. construction techniques, and had already completed more than half of the renovation work on Shenshan City. Although it was freezing cold outside, it did not affect their construction progress at all. Grand redesigned the Shenshan City Fortress. Previously, the fortress walls were only a little over 3 meters high. The walls were very thin, consisting of a roughly 1 meter thick stone wall built in front. This time, Grand decided to thicken the city wall to 5 meters, and the front would be wrapped in giant stone blocks. Inside the wall, he planned to use the red bricks that he had taught the locals to make. During his previous survey in the valley he happened to discover a patch of clay. At the foot of the slope on the right side of the fortress. The properties of this clay were very suitable for making red bricks which are harder and more durable than blue. Bricks. This made them ideal for constructing a sturdy fortress. He selected some craftsmen from the captives who understood pottery making to build kills in a brick factory. Specifically for producing red bricks. Since making red bricks wasn’t technically difficult they were able to produce them in just 10 days. He organized the workforce too. continuously expand the brick factory, which now had over a thousand people, most of whom were apprentices, and the production capacity began to gradually increase. Unfortunately, there weren’t any decent engineering tools available, otherwise, if they could create a specialized brick-making machine, the speed could increase exponentially. Currently, the daily output was around 100,000 bricks, but they hadn’t entered the mechanized era yet. Many of the bricks were still made by hand, so efficiency couldn’t be improved in the short term. However, these bricks were already sufficient for building the fortress. According to Grand’s plan, the walls of the Chinchon Fortress should be at least 8 to 10 meters high, and the walls needed to have a certain width, at least 5 meters, with wider sections reaching up to 10 meters. Inside these walls, there, would also be provisions for hiding places for soldiers, weapon storage, and soldier dormitories, as well as living areas. The rotating garrison would spend most of their time living within these walls. Therefore, this wall was far from being just a simple barrier. Beneath the wall, there had to be designated areas for living. Along the 300 meters of length, he also chose several strategically advantageous locations to build bastions. On top of the walls, there would be arrow towers for use during wartime. If enemies shot arrows from below, the soldiers could take cover in the arrow towers, and the wounded could be accommodated there as well. Moreover, these arrow towers would elevate the shooting range of the defenders on the walls. This way, even if strong enemies besieged the city, there would be no blind spots for shooting. In Yang Chen’s view, Gran’s arrangements were simply a bit insane. He couldn’t understand who would dare to attack such a strong fortress in this age of cold weapons. Moreover, according to his design, this was no longer just a city wall, it was practically the concept of a fully enclosed castle. This was just the frontal defense project of the wall, the rear wall had yet to be constructed. According to Grand’s estimates, completing such a fortress couldn’t just be about external defenses, internal defenses also needed to be without blind spots. After all, no one could guarantee that there wouldn’t be troublemakers behind them in the future. Therefore, the interior also needed to be taken seriously, and to complete the entire fortress’s construction, it would likely take at least three to five years. Fortunately, Yang Chen wasn’t in a hurry. They had plenty of time to gradually improve. things but the frontal defense of the city wall had to be completed within this year although he felt that this approach was somewhat burdensome for the people and wasteful of resources he thought again that it was his own stronghold after all making it more solid wouldn’t hurt moreover it seemed that these locals could only use primitive tools so the construction of the wall was progressing slowly but when spring came if he brought in some construction machinery and some building materials from blue star wouldn’t the speed of the wall’s construction increase Furthermore, this world was not as orderly as Blue Star. Just think of the ambitious Gao Chang and the unwilling Gao Exan. By next spring, no one knew what might happen. So, making the wall a bit higher and thicker wouldn’t hurt. Because this year’s winter is a warm winter. Aside from a snowfall. A month ago, the weather has been relatively clear for the rest of the time. During the day, the temperatures are quite high, mostly above zero, which does not affect our construction work. Moreover, based on the local conditions and the lime mine I discovered nearby, I developed a quick-drying cement. With the help of this adhesive, our city building speed has greatly increased. The height of the city walls has now risen from over 3 meters to 6 meters, but there is still a gap to my envision 8 meters. However, for now, this height of the walls is barely sufficient. My plan is to raise the walls to 8 meters before this year’s winter solstice. There is still. A month left, as long as the temperature doesn’t continue to drop and it doesn’t snow, I estimate this time should be enough. In the conference hall of the Half Mountain, castle where Yang Chen resides, Grand is reporting to Yang Chen about his work achievements over the past month and his plans for the future. Yang Chen listens and nods frequently. He truly has no words for this clone assistant. The clone’s predecessor was the head of the guard from the 203 Institute, a military person. Not only is he skilled in. training soldiers and commanding operations but he also excels in training militias, building grassroots organizations, and improving logistics management. This can be seen from the recent changes in Shianshan City. The spirit of the residents in Shianshan City is completely different from when he left last time. Before he left, Shianshan City was just a newly acquired city. The over a thousand residents living in Sangmyo Village were his solid foundation. The remaining thousands of elderly, weak, sick, and disabled were. mostly the families of the soldiers taken away by Gao Quan. These people were not very friendly towards him. Additionally, he brought back over 8,000 various fallen soldiers from Gao XIN. These individuals have complex backgrounds and differing sentiments, making them a very unstable factor. When he left, he repeatedly warned Gran to be cautious with those people. If anyone tried to cause trouble, it would be best to take decisive action to intimidate those with ill intentions. However, he did not expect that. grand would dismantle their defenses with such ease up to now he has only killed less than a hundred of those eight thousand people to establish his authority the others have completely been won over by his management system which is refined down to every small detail the system he established clearly tells these people that as long as they follow the rules complete their work with quality and quantity and cooperate as a team they will have enough to eat and even receive rewards conversely if they fail to meet expectations they will inevitably face punishment He achieved fairness and justice, which naturally won the hearts of these captives. Originally, these captives were not particularly cunning individuals. They had all experienced the harshness of the world. Now, joining their camp, they suddenly found life much easier. As long as they worked diligently, they not only had enough to eat but could also earn rewards. Some captives even rose from the lowest rank of riding slaves to become squad leaders due to their good performance. They could enjoy better food and receive more useful tools. This not only suppressed the rebellious hearts of these slaves but also united them. Even the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled in the city could find suitable work based on their abilities. Everyone could exchange their labor for a meal. For many, this was simply unimaginable. They had previously experienced life under Gao Quan or while in the grasslands, the work done every day was far more than now, yet they still lived in hunger. Moreover, they were. Often bullied by the noble lords, beaten and scolded at the slightest provocation, and sometimes, if they accidentally offended the nobles, they could even lose their lives. But here, none of that existed. Thus, people’s hearts gradually began to unite. Of course, uniting people’s hearts also came at a cost. The granary, which had once been relatively abundant, was now nearly empty. If Yongchun hadn’t returned in time, gran would probably not last a few more days. When everyone suddenly found themselves without food, they would revert to the days of hunger. In that case, these guys might just stir up trouble again. Fortunately, Yang Chen returned at this moment, and he brought back plenty of supplies. That night, the weather was quite nice, so Yang Chen had a small square cleared behind the city wall. They set up bonfires around the square. Several large iron pots were placed over the bonfires, boiling spring water collected from nearby. Generations of fried instant noodles were tossed into the pots, followed by various dried vegetables, and mushrooms gathered from the nearby mountains. Then came generations of oil packets and sauce packets, squeezed into the pots. Finally, there were the various luncheon. Meats he brought. These luncheon meats, produced by some small workshop, were made with all sorts of flavorings and cheap duck meat. Or perhaps they were made from those, meats. Everyone knows what I mean, turned into canned luncheon meat, which were opened and sliced, then tossed into the pots. Bottles of lady and coca-cola were opened and poured. Into large barrels. Then there was the homemade liquor he collected from his village, all poured into these barrels, challenging the drinks together. Ultimately, these sweet spirits were distributed to everyone present in cups. These locals had never seen anything like this. To them, such drinks were like fine wines that only celestial beings could enjoy. One sip and it was both sweet and spicy, with a gritty texture, and they could feel the little bubbles in their mouths. Another sip and the drink felt like a fireline flowing down their throats straight into their stomachs. It felt as if their bellies were on fire and soon their whole bodies began to heat up. On a day that was originally quite cold, everyone would have wanted to wear more clothes but at this moment they were instantly warmed all over, even starting to sweat. Some people even saw a double. How magical was that? After a moment, everyone was asked to line up to receive their food. The originally chaotic crowd immediately quieted down and everyone began to line up in an orderly fashion. This was also a rule that Gran had established in the city over the past month. No matter what the matter was, everyone had to line up. Of course, you could choose not to. The consequence of not lining up was a lesson with a stick and being thrown into the dungeon for confinement. So, under the education of the stick, these locals quickly learned to cue. The indigenous people, holding their wooden bowls, lined up in an orderly fashion, walking to the steaming large iron pots. Near the first pot, they handed over their bowls. The chef, holding the bowls, used two long chopsticks to scoop out portions of noodles from the pot and placed them into their bowls. Then, these people, holding their bowls, continued forward quickly arriving at the second pot. Here, a chef used a wooden ladle to serve them spoonfuls of thick soup filled with various wild vegetables, luncheon meat, and animal offal, pouring it over their noodles. After going through the process, each person received about a bowl weighing over a pound of noodles. These people returned to their humble seats, first sipping that divine water. Then they lowered their heads and slurped up a big mouthful of noodles. Wow, as soon as. The noodles hit their mouths, many were stunned. What kind of divine flavor was this, this noodle is so delicious. This is simply the best noodle I’ve ever eaten in my life. Hilanja sat at a simple wooden table near the bonfire, slurping out the noodles. Although he was given chopsticks, he wasn’t very good at using them, but at this moment he just wanted to eat heartily. This was undoubtedly the best meal he had ever had, but unfortunately, his mother couldn’t enjoy it. Thinking back to last year when the tribe. suffered from a snow disaster, their leader had driven all the old, weak, women, and children out of the tribe to save food, leaving them to fend for themselves in the heavy snow. He couldn’t help but feel tears welling up. The rules of the grassland were that cruel. This year, he was again swept along to attack other people’s cities. Eventually, he was captured and brought to Shanshan City as a prisoner. He originally thought that his fate would be a dark and bitter life. But unexpectedly, after a month here, he had fallen in love with life in this place. Here, he lived every day in a sturdy wooden house, no longer worrying about tents collapsing under heavy snow. Moreover, these houses had earthen kings and as long as they burned firewood at night, the rooms became warm. He no longer had to go out to graze sheep even in the dead of winter, fearing that if a wolf took a sheep, he would return to face a whipping and food would be out of the question, plus he would be sent to live in the sheep pen. Here, as long as you worked hard, you could eat your fill and live in a warm house. Of course, there were those who cheated and slacked off, but those people were now hanging on the gallows outside the city. Gate. And here, not only could you eat enough, but you could also enjoy such delicious food. As Heilongja slurped a few more noodles, he couldn’t help but feel tears of joy. Welling up. Thinking back to when he was in the tribe, the best thing he had ever eaten was just the leftover bones from the host family. The drink was nothing but a foul-smelling. Sheep soup with no seasoning. He had never imagined that a bowl of noodle soup could be made so delicious. Moreover, each of their bowls had two large, incredibly tender, slices of meat. Abutu, you have worked hard leading the team, completing tasks on time every day. Now, I officially appoint you as the captain of the 100th team. Please come forward to receive your reward. Just as most people were enjoying their noodles, suddenly, a loudspeaker blared from the main stage ahead. This startled everyone. They all knew their new master had almost godlike abilities, but they didn’t expect that the master could speak so thunderously. However, they quickly understood that the new, Master would reward those who had performed well over the past month. At that moment, a bearded man with a flushed face was rubbing his hands on stage, receiving his reward. A. Pair of green liberation cotton shoes, thick cotton socks plus fleece autumn clothes and a full set of work safety gear. Finally, a cotton hat and a military coat. He was fully. Equipped for winter. Ebutu, being a straightforward grassland man, saw the clothes being distributed and actually changed into them right there on the main stage in front. Of everyone. In a moment, he was dressed in a complete outfit. The master on stage didn’t get angry, instead, he smiled, almost as if encouraging him to do so. The thousands of prisoners present, seeing a buto, who had just been in ragged clothes, come down from the main stage now dressed as a handsome young man in formal attire, were all stunned. What the hell, why does he get such a handsome outfit while I don’t? Looking at his clothes, wow, that shiny fabric feels so smooth to the touchy inside, there was also thick. cotton batting, and wearing it was incredibly warm, especially the pair of emerald green cotton shoes on my feet. Looking at everyone else, they were all in tattered clothes with countless holes, and many were wearing grass sandals stuffed with straw just to barely keep their toes from poking out. Instantly, everyone’s eyes turned red. Such beautiful and warm clothes, not even their previous master had worn them, and now their new master generously bestowed these clothes upon everyone. This new master not only ensured. They had enough to eat but also gave them clothes to wear. This was no ordinary master. This was practically a father. Thinking back to the tasks assigned to them during the day. Weren’t those exactly what they were supposed to do? For a moment, everyone was lost in thought, stretching their necks, waiting for the main stage. Everyone hoped that the next name called would be theirs. Tsubusu, Edni, and so on, the group leaders who had performed well over the past month were called up one by one to receive their rewards. Hey Lancha. Finally hearing his name, Heilantia excitedly jumped up and strode confidently to the front of the main stage. Upon reaching the master, he suddenly had a moment of inspiration and performed a somersault, kneeling directly in front of Yang Chen on one knee. This display left Yang Chen momentarily stunned, but he soon burst into hearty laughter. Good, this kid has insight and a bright future. Heilantia led his team diligently, exceeding the workload by 30% in one month, making a significant contribution, understanding the bigger picture. He was also able to cooperate seriously with other groups. Henceforth, he is appointed as the captain of a hundred personal guards, bestowed with a military coat, a set of cotton shoes, and a yenling knife. At this moment, Heilantia, kneeling before Yang Chen, raised his hands high. Thank you for your grace, master. Heilantia will serve you faithfully from now on. After yesterday’s rewards, the morale in the entire Chienchon city changed dramatically. People in the city, regardless of age or gender, were more motivated to work. Early in the morning, women got up early to head to the city’s large kitchen to prepare breakfast for the laborers before they started their work. And at the end of the bonfire banquet yesterday, the newly appointed city lord had already announced a recent amnesty decree. By the time the new Chinchon City was completed, all well-behaved riding slaves would receive amnesty. They would gain the status of free citizens and live in Chinchon City. Moreover, the city lord would select a new site to build a city by the Tatar Lake north of the pass. At that time, everyone would be allocated their own houses, and upon hearing this, everyone’s motivation surged even more. Even last night, after the banquet, the workers at the brick factory didn’t stop. After eating, disregarding their drunkenness, they went straight back to the brick factory to work overtime. If one were to say which department in the city was the busiest now, it would undoubtedly be the brick factory. Ever since, Gran taught the people here how to make bricks, they had discovered the benefits of this cheap yet durable building material. These red bricks could be used for building houses or paving roads, there was practically nothing they couldn’t do. Moreover, they were both aesthetically pleasing and sturdy, a type of building material they had never even dreamed of before. In the past, they could only use stones and wood to build houses, but stones were not so easy to gather. Finding a mountain with large stones, extracting the materials from the mountain and transporting them back was a daunting task. After that, they had to be shaped by stonemasons before they could be used as building materials. The waste of manpower and resources in this process was unimaginable. But now, with a brick factory, all they needed to do was dig some clay from the ground, press it into molds, and then send it to the kiln to be fired.A day later, they would be able to obtain this kind of explanation and inexpensive red bricks, which were simply the most suitable material for construction in this era. The cooks prepared breakfast before the sun rose. Meanwhile, the slave workers got up and began washing up at the sound of the foreman’s call. After a simple wash, they lined up to enter the kitchen, where they orderly received their utensils and food. They finished their meals within the allotted time, returned the utensils to the sink, and then collected their tools to start work on the wall. Today’s task for these workers was to try to raise the city wall to a height of seven meters. According to the prediction of a local elder, in seven days, winter would enter another phase. At that time, the temperature would drop sharply, and there would be continuous heavy snowfall. Therefore, Grand and Yangchen naturally hoped to finish the wall before the snow season arrived. Grand directed everyone to begin constructing the wall, while Yangchen took the newly recruited captain of the guard, High Lanza, along with a group of personal soldiers, straight to the mountain outside the city wall. Their purpose for going up the mountain was simple, to fell trees. It must be said that the heavens were truly kind to this land. The mountains in this world were filled with all kinds of towering trees. Trees over 100 meters tall were common, and some even reached over 200 meters in height, with diameters of up to 10 meters. However, today, their goal was not these giant trees. They aimed for the smaller trees that were 70 to 80 meters tall. Relatively speaking, these smaller trees were much easier to transport and process into building materials. In the past, workers here would come to the mountains with axes and saws. Their efficiency was quite low. On a good day, they could fell seven or eight large trees, which was already considered a decent achievement. After all, these 70 to 80 meter tall trees often had diameters of 3 to 4 meters, making them difficult to bring down. But this time, when Yang Chen returned, he brought a very good tool, the chainsaw. Once on the mountain, he distributed the chainsaws to High Lanza and his guards. Before handing them out, he demonstrated how to use it. With a pull of the starting rope, the chainsaw roared to life, and he placed the rapidly spinning chain at the base of a large tree. In just a moment, a massive notch was cut into the bottom of the tree. In less than two minutes, half of the tree had been sawed off. After a while, two-thirds of the tree’s base had been cut through. At this point, Yang Chen had someone find a wedge and insert it into the sawed crack. Then, using a hammer, he began to strike the base of the wedge. Moments later, under the leverage effect, the tree came crashing down towards the foot of the mountain. Yang Chen, imitating. The action, shouted, timber. The people around, not understanding, echoed his shout. Yang Chen did not expect that his casual exclamation would lead to all the lumberjacks. In this world, from then on, shouting this incantation when felling trees. It was as if, after shouting, the mountain spirits would bless them. What they did not know was. That this was just a small scientific principle. It should be noted that felling trees was previously a high-risk job with a very high casualty rate. Many people might not. Understand, thinking, isn’t it just cutting down a tree? What danger could there be? But these people did not realize that for lumberjacks, their greatest fear was encountering a rotten tree. Or during the felling process, if the direction of force was incorrect, before the tree’s base was completely cut through, the tall tree could suddenly collapse under the weight above. At that moment, the tree would not fall in the direction one might expect. It would fall randomly and without purpose, and if one was not careful, it could come crashing down towards the lumberjack. The lumberjack was definitely going to meet his end. After all, those big trees were often dozens of meters tall and could. weighs several tons. Even if just a branch fell on him, it could crush a person. Worse still, he could be impaled or injured by those branches. Thus, since ancient times, logging has been a high-risk profession. It wasn’t until later that people discovered that by cutting the tree roots just over halfway and using the principle of wedges and levers, they could make the tree fall in the desired direction. This significantly reduced the casualty rate among lumberjacks. This was knowledge that countless lumberjacks on Blue Star had accumulated over hundreds of years. As for the natives on Falkenstar, they naturally did not know this. Today, Young Chen taught this method to the natives, who revered him as if he were a god. Trouble arose in their eyes, only a bright and mighty master could come up with such a quick and convenient method. The tree fell towards the foot of the mountain, which not only reduced their chances of injury but also made it easier for them to transport the tree down the mountain. The oil saws distributed by the master were even more impressive. For trees that were 70 or 80 meters tall, the branches were quite thick. Normally, after cutting down a tree, they would spend a long time just trimming those branches. But now, with the oil saw, in less than 10 minutes they could clear a large tree completely. The wood chips and cut branches would be collected by the children who followed the team to be taken back to the castle as firewood. The large tree would be cut into several sections and then dragged back by horses. First, it would be sent to the brick kiln to dry and then depending on the different parts, it would be used for various purposes. Some would be made into beams, some would be split. into boards, to be used for building houses in the spring of the following year. Others would be made into spear shafts, after all, Yang Chin had brought over 10,000 spearheads this time. A large group of people worked energetically, completing a day’s worth of work in just half a day. Seeing that the guards around him had already mastered the oil saw, Yang Chin took out a few more and distributed them to the guards nearby. The natives, faced with the buzzing tool, were no longer as frightened as they had been. At first, Especially after seeing Hilan Cha take down three large trees with this tool, everyone became invigorated, secretly competing to see who could fell more trees that day. Watching the enthusiasm of these young men, Yang Chen was very pleased. The harder they worked, the more wood they could cut. This meant that the brick kiln at the foot of the mountain would have firewood, and there would be more materials for construction, speeding up the castle’s building process. As for worrying that the trees would be cut down completely? That was pure paranoia, the Iron Mountain range where he was located stretched for thousands of miles. The mountains were almost entirely covered with these tall trees, many of which had grown for hundreds of years. Moreover, when spring came next year, he would have people come back to replant saplings in the areas that had been logged. He would never engage in over -exploitation. Just as he was lost in thought, observing the changed labor force, a fast horse suddenly galloped towards him from a distance. The alert Hilan Cha immediately put down his tool and brandished the chainsaw, positioning himself in front of Yang Chen. The other guards also quickly caught on and stood in front of Yang Chen alongside Hilan Cha. Seeing the vigilant Hilan Cha, Yang Chen really liked this native young man. At that moment, the fast horse had reached them, and a person dismounted and knelt before him. It turned out to be a messenger sent from the city. Reporting to the lord of the city, General Grand has requested your immediate return to the city for urgent matters. Grand was suddenly looking for him, and in such a hurry, something big must be happening. Yangchen quickly gathered everyone, mounted, his horse, and rushed back to the city. They were cutting trees on a hillside located about five miles from Chinchon City. Riding on horseback, the rough road and dense forest prevented them from going too fast. After more than half an hour, they finally returned to the city, only to find that all construction work had come to a halt. All the construction workers had been summoned to the foot of the city. At that moment, the people from Sang Miao village had already opened their warehouse and were distributing weapons to these individuals. Fortunately, after rewarding these workers yesterday, many grassroots leaders had been promoted. Yang Chen had also established a basic organizational structure. Among this group, under the command of those small class leaders and centurions, the workers did not cause any unrest. Although everyone was curious, there was no chaos. When Yang Chen passed through the city gate and approached these people, they erupted into cheers for him. Clearly, the rewards from last night had one yangch in the hearts of these people. They were well-fed and warmly dressed here and even those who had performed poorly the night before received some small gifts. Some people, although they did not receive protective clothing, work shoes, or military coats, at least got a piece of hard candy. They even enjoyed meat that was usually only eaten during the new year. With a boss like this, what was there to be dissatisfied about? After all, everyone had been captured here for over a month and so far, only about 200 had died. were all the lazy, greedy, or troublemaking troublemakers. The others, as long as they worked hard, could survive. Moreover, the lord of the city had said yesterday that as long, as everyone worked well, they would all become free citizens next year. What a magnanimous master this was. In this day and age, who wouldn’t want to be associated with such a lord? Therefore, when these locals saw Yang Chen, they genuinely cheered for him. Yang Chen smiled and waved at them, but soon passed through their ranks and entered the council. Hall at the back, where Grand was already waiting for him. Upon seeing Yang Chen return, a flicker of excitement crossed Gran’s eyes for the first time. Your Excellency. But Commander, you have finally returned. What’s the urgent matter? There’s been movement from the direction of Bintai City. Hearing Gran’s response, Yang Chen was quite surprised. Ever since he had a falling out with Gao Xan and left his team, he had stopped caring about the situation in Bintai City. At this moment he only wanted to manage his Chianshan City well. However, he didn’t want to stir up trouble, yet trouble found him nonetheless. What exactly happened, he asked with a grim face, and Grand explained. Although Yang Chen had not been concerned about the situation in Bintai City, Grand had not relaxed his vigilance in that direction. When Yang Chen left last time, he had instructed Grand to organize the situation in Bintai City. Taking advantage of the hunting team’s departure, Grand had placed many spies among them. After all, these hunting teams roamed the Hondar Prairie for years and were very sensitive to various news and intelligence. Recently, someone had sent a message back by carrier Pigeon, saying that Gao, Xin and his group had been defeated, and Bintai City was besieged. After that, Grand had been keeping an eye on Bintai City’s movements, regardless of how cold the weather was. Outside, he insisted on sending reconnaissance teams south every day to patrol and keep watch, and today the patrol team returned with news. Gao Chang had actually let a large army over. Since the falling out with Gao Xan, Yangchen knew that with Gao Xan and the more than 10,000 people he led, it was absolutely impossible to take down. Bintai City Although he had already crippled the Duoyen tribe beneath Bintai City, the city had high walls and thick fortifications, and Gao Chang still had a loyal faction. Within the city.If Gao Xan hadn’t played tricks on himself that day, with the full help of himself and the hunting team, breaking through the Iron City wouldn’t have been impossible. But who could blame this guy? Before he could even breach the city he had already turned his tail and started to turn against people. His behavior was so ugly that. It caused a great situation to fall apart and naturally he couldn’t blame anyone else. His defeat and retreat from Iron City was only a matter of time in Yang Chen’s eyes. However, he didn’t expect that Gao Chang would actually dare to leave the city let alone come to find trouble with him. It seemed this guy had received news of his discord with. Gao xin and wanted to take them down one by one. But after the Duoyen tribe was annihilated, how many usable soldiers could he still have? This time, disregarding the harsh. Winter to send troops, could it be that this guy found external help? How many people came, and where have they reached? Yang Chan asked with a frown. Well, the cavalry I. Sent out has only managed to patrol as far as the Seven Stars Fortress, he replied. They discovered Gao Chang’s large troop there. After they spotted Gao Chang’s men, they. Immediately returned to report, but we still don’t know how many people the enemy has mobilized. We have to wait for the second wave of patrols to return before we can get a rough idea. Grande reported to Yang Chen. The Seven Stars Fortress is about a hundred kilometers away from Chanshan City. In this world, during this season, this is already the limit of the patrol range that Chanshan City can send out. They wouldn’t dare go any further. After all, in such cold weather, even if each person had three horses, the supplies they could carry wouldn’t be enough to support them for too long. They would be outdoors almost all day, and at night they would have to spend the night outside. Not. Only do people need to eat, but the horses also need to graze, and even though this world isn’t lacking in horses, and even though they all have the luxurious configuration. Of three horses per person, reaching the Seven Stars Fortress is their patrol’s limit. Yang Chen nodded after hearing this, over a hundred kilometers. If Gao Chang was leading a large troop, then based on the current marching speed in this world, it would take him at least a day and a night to arrive. However, since it was winter, they certainly. Wouldn’t dare to travel at night, which gave Chanshan City 2 days of time. How’s the wall construction going? It’s already been built to 7 meters high, but as you know, because it’s winter, even though I provided them with quick-drying cement, the wall often melts and freezes during construction, so many parts of the wall might not be able to withstand fierce attacks. Moreover, the people we have under our command have only been trained for a little over a month and haven’t undergone much professional training. If the enemy comes with great force and in large numbers, I’m afraid these people won’t be able to hold up. Grande, being a clone, analyzes matters from the most realistic perspective without mixing in subjective emotions. So his conclusion seemed somewhat pessimistic, but Yang Chen didn’t necessarily agree. After yesterday’s grand banquet, he felt that the people’s hearts in the city could be relied upon now. Moreover, those captives had been well-fed and warmly clothed for over a month, and their bodies hadn’t suffered much damage. Additionally, these people had some military experience, more or less, before being captured. So as long as they didn’t engage in reckless battles outside the city, relying solely on these people should still be enough to hold the fort. He shared his analysis with Grande, who thought for a moment and found it reasonable. Just as the two finished their analysis, the second patrol team returned. The returning scouts looked disheveled, they had been galloping through the wilderness and had exhausted two horses before making it back. My lord, according to the reconnaissance ahead, Gao Chang has brought at least tens of thousands of troops. The scout knelt on the ground to report. But Yang Chen felt a bit angry. Nonsense, where would Gao Chang find tens of thousands of troops? His Duoyen tribe allies were completely annihilated at the foot of iron. City, and his several cousins, along with their men, were also surrounded and wiped out outside the city. To my knowledge, he is in the city, and the most he can mobilize is just over 10,000 troops. Does he not even want an iron city, bringing so many people out of the city? Yang Chen felt that this scout must have miscalculated, or Perhaps he had caught a glimpse of Gao Chang’s forces from a distance and was scared out of his wits. If it weren’t for the fact that he had just won the people’s hearts, he would have had someone take this negligent fellow out and execute him. Aren’t you going to scout again? Thinking of this, he raised his leg and kicked the scout away. At this moment, Grand was furrowing his brows. I actually think this guy doesn’t seem to be lying. Hmm. Yang Chen raised an eyebrow, his eye starting. How about this, Hugo? Scout personally, I don’t trust anyone else. To be honest, after spending some time with the locals, he didn’t find them very reliable. Especially after seeing the so-called army led by Gao XIN, he was well aware of how poor the military standards of this era were. The army led by Gao XIN could be said to be akin to household servants, with no organization or discipline to speak of. Fighting relied entirely on sheer bravery and a mob mentality. This was the flaw of small city-states. Organizational capabilities were limited, and talented individuals were few. That’s why he didn’t trust the news brought back by the scout. Since Grand had personally volunteered, he had no reason to refuse. However, after you ascertain the number of Gao Chang’s troops, you don’t need to come back, just head south. Yang Chen informed Grand of his plan, and upon hearing the latter part, Grand’s eyes brightened. Don’t worry, Your Excellency, I know how to handle those things. Hearing Grand’s confident response, Yang Chen also breathed a sigh of relief. He patted Grand on the shoulder. All right, whether we can hold Xinjiang City this time depends on you. I guarantee to complete the mission. After saying that, Grand, left the council hall without looking back. Once he was gone, Yang Chen immediately summoned the centurions and squad leaders he had appointed yesterday into the council hall. I suppose you can guess what has happened. Yang Chen informed everyone about Gao Chang’s impending attack and the previously quiet council hall instantly turned into a bustling marketplace. This bastard is really bold. Exactly, we’ve only just started living well and he wants to take Chanshan City back? Don’t even think about it. Watching his officers rile up, Yangchen smiled and nodded, the people’s hearts could be relied upon. Within 10 miles of reinforcements, the camp was brightly lit. Gao Chang stood outside the main tent, looking at the connected camps, feeling incredibly solid. The reinforcements he had summoned from the 16 cities of Yinyun were completely different from those chaotic strongman tribes. Those strongman tribes had no method in either battle or encampment, compared to the 16 cities of Yinyun at the southern foot of Yunming. mountain, it was like heaven and earth apart. It seemed he had made the right move, he looked north, even though the night sky was pitch black. Yet, it felt as if he could already see Qian Shan city. Just then, a personal guard approached him and whispered, my lord, they have all arrived. Gao Chang shrugged off his cloak, turned, and lifted the tent flap to enter. Inside the large tent, it was brightly lit, and although the outside was bitterly cold, several braziers had been lit inside, making it feel as warm as spring. Gao Chang strode in with confidence, directly taking a seat at the head of the tent. Shortly after, two groups of people walked in from the front, and Gao Chang stood up, laughing heartily to greet them. Brother Zhao, hurry, take a seat. The person he welcomed was a tall, armored man with a dark complexion. This man had broad shoulders, and a square face, and his robust stature exuded an imposing presence even without anger. Moreover, it was late at night, still in the camp, and he was fully armored, making a clanging sound as he walked, clearly a born soldier. Seeing Gao Chang so enthusiastic at this moment, he managed to squeeze out a smile. Hey, brother Gao, you are really too polite. How could that be? Brother Zhao, you rushed here overnight to support me. It is only right for me to host a banquet to welcome you. Glancing at brother Zhao’s back, a tall and sturdy young man was respectfully following him. Gao Chang quickly laughed heartily, nephew, there’s no need to be so formal. Come, find a place to sit. Thank you, uncle Gao. This young man was none other than Zhao Ziyang who had been taught a lesson by Yang Chen when he paid his respects to the old lady of the Gao family at Gyo Jiobayo. The reinforcements that Gao Chang had his eye on were indeed the troops sent by Qingshan Chang from the 16 cities of Yunyun. The leader of the group, a man with a purple face named Zhao Gongtang, was the second in command of Qingshan Chang and the renowned leader of the Iron Gourd. He was famous for being formidable in the 16 cities. of Yinyun, and this time, it was only because Gao Chang promised tremendous benefits that he led his troops to provide support. Zhao Gongtang and his nephew sat down to Gao. Chang’s left and glanced to the right. To their surprise, only a few kittens were sitting on the right while the main table was completely empty. The uncle and nephew couldn’t help but frown, what’s going on? Didn’t the people from Nuanzu come? Gao Chang laughed heartily, brother Zhao, rest assured, I have already spoken with the Zhang family. From Nuanzu, they will definitely come. However, they sent a fast horse with news earlier that they were delayed due to heavy snowfall while crossing the Luan River. But, don’t worry, by the time we reach Chienchang City tomorrow, they will surely have arrived. Upon hearing Gao Chang’s words, Zhao Gongtang’s previously furrowed brows relaxed. Slightly. Well, since we are already here, brother Gao, why don’t you tell us about the situation in Chienchang City? At this moment, Gao Chang’s expression changed, his previously smiling face suddenly turned grim. The Chenchon pasture was originally the main production area of my Gao family, my Gao family’s ancestors started from here. But that. Gao Peng is ungrateful, colluding with outsiders to harm his own kin. Iqiao Chang was forced to lead the Branch family to retaliate. Goodness, in order to prove his legitimacy. This guy didn’t forget to turn the tables. After I defeated Gao Axan, he gathered a group of followers to roam the countryside, waiting for an opportunity to counterattack. Later, he encountered this itinerant merchant, Yang Chen, who is said to come from the East Sea and has quite a bit of influence under him. It was this guy who advised, Gao Xien, leading him to gather a large group of desperate men to counterattack us. Unfortunately, Gao Xien was thwarted by me at the foot of Bintai City, while this Yang Chen stole my family’s ancestral property, Chenshan City. I couldn’t swallow this anger, so I wrote to the other city lords, earnestly requesting support. Although my Gao Family has long resided in the northern route of Yunming Mountain, we are still connected to the 16 cities of Yanyun. If today someone seizes my family’s ancestral property, and everyone turns a blind eye, what will happen tomorrow when someone seizes your family’s property? Gao Chang spoke eloquently, explaining his stance. Meanwhile, the Zhao, uncle and nephew listened with a non-committal expression. Just as Gao Chang was about to continue his persuasive speech, a commotion suddenly erupted outside the big tent. What’s going on? Zhao Gongtang, being a soldier, was particularly sensitive to such situations. He abruptly pushed aside the table in front of him, stood up, and without caring. For Gao Chang, took a few steps to the entrance of the big tent. Peering out, he saw several scouts outside the camp, whirling, and howling in the air. Moments later, several knights burst out from the nearby woods, entangled with these scouts.At this moment, Gao Chang also walked out of the big tent. What is all this noise about? Gao Chang, frowned and asked the attendant outside the tent. It’s the scouts sent by Chinchon City disturbing the camp at night. Our Yibuxio has already gone out to confront them and is driving them away. The attendant quickly replied and Gao Chang furrowed his brows as he looked towards the camp’s exterior. His tent was situated on a dirt slope in the middle of the camp giving him a good vantage point to see what was happening outside. At that moment he saw dozens of warhorses outside the main gate of the camp charging repeatedly. One side, well equipped, was indeed his own Yibuxio, their armor clearly visible. Although they were scouts, they were clad in scale armor, wielding steel knives, and were pursuing a group of knights ahead. The knights in front were dressed in interesting black armor. It looked like animal hide, but not quite, and such armor on a ship had not hindered the knights’ agility. These knights were constantly maneuvering on their horses, making various provocative gestures, and were able to dodge the arrow shot by the Yibushio behind them. Their flashy movements were truly astonishing. In contrast, the armored cavalry behind, while appearing quite imposing, seemed clumsy compared to. The horsemanship of the knights in front. The knights ahead were not moving quickly, yet in a moment, the Yibuxio had already closed the gap. Seeing the enemy fleeing in. Disarray, and their own knights getting closer, the soldiers in the camp who were watching couldn’t help but cheer for their cavalry. But only Zhao Gongtang, upon seeing this scene, suddenly changed his expression. Not good. Zhao Gongtang shouted, startling Gao Chang. He truly couldn’t understand what was wrong. Hadn’t the enemy been driven back? These scouts were like flies, coming to disturb them every day when they set up camp to rest. It was truly tiresome, when they chased them out of the camp, they would just run. Away. If you ignored them, they would make a ruckus near your camp, banging drums and causing trouble, never letting you sleep well. This time, sending out their yibushia was. Also Zhao Gongtang’s suggestion. The purpose was to ambush the enemy, and now they had clearly driven them away. But why was Zhao Gongtang shouting that it was bad? Moments. Later, he understood, the enemy’s scouts had dashed towards the dense forest in the distance without looking back. That line of trees was like a line of life and death. Generally, for cavalry, there was a rule to avoid entering the woods. However, their cavalry, perhaps caught up in the heat of the chase, showed no signs of stopping. Instead, they plunged headlong into the forest. Just before they charged into that dense thicket, a row of dark figures suddenly stood up behind the tree line. Armed with longbows, they unleashed a wave of arrows at the knights behind. The Yibushio, caught off guard, faced a rain of arrows, and more than 30 of them were shot down from their horses on the spot. The remaining Yibushio, seeing the situation was dire, quickly pulled on the reins, preparing to turn their horses around. But at that moment, another group of knights, burst out from the side of the forest, crashing into the rear of their cavalry. A fierce battle immediately ensued, but Gao Chang’s cavalry was clearly unprepared for this wave of assault. They held out for only a short while, and more than 20 Yibushio were cut down like vegetables. Gao Chang gritted his teeth at this scene, these Yibushi were the elite among his cavalry. Otherwise, they would never have been sent out in such nighttime conditions. But now, over 50 of his elite were being slaughtered in front of him, and seeing this scene made his heart bleed. Meanwhile, the enemy’s cavalry swaggered out from the dense forest, arriving a hundred meters away from their camp. They began to howl and scream, making various provocative gestures. Seeing this, Gao Chang’s teeth were almost ground to dust from the skilled movements of that group of guys on horseback. and the sounds coming from their mouths he had already recognized them these people were definitely from the duo yen tribe the very mercenaries he had hired not long ago but now they had become people of chien chan city which meant they had been bought off by young chen these damned strongman tribesmen were nothing but a bunch of opportunists the atmosphere in the camp was quite somber as a group of night scouts had just been slaughtered right before their eyes the soldiers inside the camp were filled with a sense of foreboding Just then, a sudden whoosh whoosh whoosh sound pierced the night sky and countless dark figures streaked across the sky. Far away, a hundred meters outside the camp, the scouts of Chanshan City were thrown into chaos. Suddenly, more than a dozen people fell from their horses, all pierced through the body by falling short spears, nailed to the ground. This unexpected scene startled the cavalry. These men were the elite specially selected by Yang Liwan from. The surrendered troops and their combat power was quite formidable. The reason they had provoked from a hundred meters outside the camp was that it was beyond the range of the enemy’s bows and arrows, but now it seemed that the enemy had other powerful weapons, which they had not anticipated. With more than ten comrades injured or killed in an instant, they dared not linger any longer. They pulled their fallen comrades onto their horses and then retreated. Watching the figures of the scouts disappear into the darkness, Zhao Gongtang and the camp grew increasingly cold in expression. The next day, noon. After a morning of forced marching, the expeditionary force led by Gao Chang and Zhao Gongtang finally arrived in front of Qian Shan city. However, looking at the distant Qian Shan city, it was not only Zhao Gongtang who had a dark expression. Gao Chang also looked dumbfounded. Lord Gao, didn’t you say before that Qian Shan city is a small city with walls only 3 meters high? Is this what you call Qian Shan city? Zhao Gongtang pointed at the tall city walls in front of him and loudly questioned Gao Chang. Gao Chang’s face was also filled with bitterness. That’s right. City walls were indeed only 3 meters high before. Although he appeared shocked, he was sneering inside. Of course, if Qiancheon City were still a small city with 3 meter high walls, would? I need to spend a fortune to invite you here for help? It turned out that after Yang Chen took his people and split from Gao Exian, Gao Exian did not launch a strong attack on Gao Chang. The two sides seemed to have formed an unspoken agreement and had been in a standoff for more than 10 days. Later, Gao Exian retreated overnight and Gao Chang originally planned to spend the winter in the city. wiping out the local forces. After reaping the fruits of victory, he intended to fight Gao Exian to the death in the spring of the following year. But unexpectedly, he received a series of messages. For example, Gao Exian had fallen out with Yang Chen and his internal foundation was unstable. To stabilize his internal situation, he retreated deep into the grasslands. He even abandoned Taishan city. However, Shenshan city was occupied by Yang Chen, and now this outsider merchant was entrenched in Shenshan city, continuously recruiting soldiers and repairing the city. Walls. Clearly, he intended to make Shenshan city his own stronghold. Upon hearing this, Gao Chang was alarmed. What had he risked his life for? Fighting fiercely with. Gao Peng? Wasn’t it for the Gao family’s foundation? If Shenshan pasture were taken by outsiders, it would be like severing one of his arms. Previously, it was under Gao. Quan’s control, although he didn’t have direct control, at least they were all of the same family, and he had plans to gradually deal with Gao Quan. But now that it had fallen into Yang Chen’s hands, he couldn’t wait even half a minute. So, disregarding the impending winter, he sent people to the 16 cities of Yinyun, spending a fortune. To persuade them that it was only then that Xing Shan Cheng invited the Zhao family from the Zhao family and the Zhang family from Nguan Prefecture for support. However, he did not expect that in just a month, Xian Shan’s city had undergone such a transformation. From a small city with three meter high walls, it had turned into a large city. With thick walls. The walls of this large city now stood a full seven to eight meters high, firmly wedged between two mountain ranges extending from Taishan. It blended. Seamlessly with the surrounding mountains, resembling a natural fortress. Zhao Gongtang looked at the sturdy city before him, clearly noticing that the other side was still. In the process of expansion, and the city was not yet completed. This was evident from the makeshift battlements added to the walls. Many of the protective barriers in. Front of the walls were unfinished, but the defenders were quite clever. They must have poured a considerable amount of water onto the walls overnight, and it was done in. The dead of night. As a result, in the extremely cold conditions of the night, the water had frozen into ice before it even hit the ground. Thus, beneath the city walls. At a height of 3 meters, a solid ice wall had formed. Under such circumstances, attempting to assault the city would undoubtedly be very challenging. Looking at the castle walls, on either side of the city gate, there were protruding sections of wall that were 10 meters wide. These two walls were the battlements, designed to increase the attacking area for the defenders, preventing the enemy from easily approaching the city gate and the walls behind it. If the enemy charged the city gate, they could be attacked from the flanks and rear by the defenders on these two walls, making it impossible for the enemy to focus on breaching the city. Seeing such architectural Design, Zhao Gongtang couldn’t help but commend the ingenuity of those who designed these protruding sections. Such designs were quite rare in the 16 cities of Yinyun. Others might see such designs and criticize the builders for being idle and wasting resources, but this old soldier could see at a glance the skill of the person who designed these walls. Moreover, due to the unique terrain of Qiancheon City, it was perfectly connected to the valleys on both sides. One could say the terrain was extremely treacherous. To attack this city, one could only advance from the front. However, their frontal approach was very limited, which greatly increased the difficulty for the attackers. If they were to launch a frontal assault, they would likely suffer heavy casualties. At this moment, Zhao Gongtang’s nephew, Zhao Xiong, also recognized the peril of Qian Shan City. Uncle, this Gao Chang clearly sees us as cannon fodder. If we really go to attack the city later, the casualties among our men will be too great, and it won’t be worth it. Zhao Gongtang glanced at his nephew, this guy usually lacked focus, but this time he was surprisingly sensible. However, he smiled slightly. It’s fine. Although this city is tall and sturdy, the defenders are all new recruits and their resolve to defend may not be strong. We just need to match their ferocity. Once their morale falters, no matter how high this city is, it won’t hold. Although I don’t like that Gao Lao Jo, one thing he said resonated with me. No. Matter how chaotic the world is, our families are all connected by blood. What is Yong Chen? An outsider brazenly occupying the Gao family’s assets, if we don’t stand up. Today, what will happen when others come to seize our assets tomorrow? To be honest, this old fellow had quite a strong sense of leadership. Upon hearing this, Zhao Ziong fell silent, and Zhao Gongtang patted his shoulder with a smile. Moreover, Gao Laojou also said that if we help him take Jinshan City, his daughter will be yours. As far as I know, Gao Chang only has one daughter. If you marry Gao Yudi, then Bintai City in Gyojiobeo will eventually be ours. Well, it turns out this guy had his own plans. Upon hearing this, Zhao Ziong’s eyes lit up. He had long coveted the beauty of Gao Yudi the last time there was a commotion at old lady Gao’s birthday. Banquet, it was actually because he had seen Gao Yudi and that Yang Chen behaving ambiguously, which made him a bit jealous. His father had originally intended to form a marriage alliance with the Gao family and the intended bride was none other than Gao Yudi. Who would have thought that at the banquet he would end up being beaten? To a pulp by Yang Chen, even wetting his pants from being zapped by an electric baton. He was so ashamed that he returned to his hometown that very night. Unexpectedly, this time he actually found an opportunity for revenge. After hearing his uncle’s words, he steadied his mind and shifted his gaze to the city wall ahead. At that moment, Zhao Gongtang had already turned to Gao Chang, Lord Gao, let’s begin. Gao Chang felt a slight bitterness in his mouth, he naturally understood what Zhao Gongtang meant. Clearly, he was suggesting that he send some people over first as cannon fodder to test the firepower of Chenshan City. Fortunately, he was well prepared for this. Situation. Soon, a team of over 2,000 people was driven out in front of the Gao family army. These 2,000 people were the former retainers and families of the local tyrants from Bintai city. Originally, Gao Chang had intended to let the Duoyen tribe’s people enter the city to deal with these fence-sitters. But unexpectedly, before the Duoyen tribe could enter the city, they were ambushed outside by Yang Chan and Gao Xinyong’s fireball formation, which broke their camp. At that moment, the fence-sitters inside the city also began to rebel. Fortunately, Gao Chang had made preparations for both scenarios, his trusted aides immediately led troops to suppress all. These local tyrants. He had previously been unwilling to take action against these people, not because he lacked the strength, but because he didn’t want to bear the blame. Now that the mask had been torn off, he had no more scruples. That very night, he wiped out more than 20 powerful families in the city in one go. Just through capture. And killing, he managed to kill thousands, while also capturing a large number of these powerful families’ servants and relatives. This time, he brought these people with him, naming them the Begging for Life army. Their orders were very simple, if they wanted their families behind them to survive, they had to attack the city for him. Those who survived would have their families pardoned by Lord Gao upon their return. Anyone who disobeyed orders would be executed on the spot. These people dared not resist any longer. Armed with various crude weapons, they shouted and charged forward. Since it was winter, the moat in front of the city wall had frozen over, allowing them to easily cross it. But before they could get close to the city wall, they heard a series of loud bangs followed by screams. It turned out they had fallen into the horse traps behind the moat and hundreds were impaled by the sharp stakes inside the traps. The people behind them wanted to retreat, but they couldn’t stop as the supervising troops were on horseback with bows and arrows blocking the way. Anyone who dared to turn back would be shot on the spot. These desperate individuals could only grit their teeth and charge forward, finally reaching a point just a hundred meters from the city wall. At that moment, countless people suddenly surged out from behind. The silent arrow towers on the city wall. They began to draw their bows and knock their arrows at the ant-like soldiers below the wall, and soon arrows rained down from. The battlements. The begging for life army suffered heavy casualties, yet they still pressed on relentlessly. Finally, when they were just a few meters from the wall, they pulled out clay pots, lit them, and hurled them at the icy surface of the wall. The real confrontation had begun. After those clay pots shattered against the icy. layers surrounding the wall, they immediately broke apart. A greasy liquid spilled out, igniting into flames and quickly spreading across the entire icy surface. The originally cold and hard ice began to melt rapidly under the intense heat. As the last member of the Begging for Life army fell, the area below the wall had already turned into a sea of flames. The fire actually grew stronger and the layer of ice that the defending troops had recently poured on was also melting rapidly. Seeing this scene, Yang Chen on the city wall wore a grave expression. How could the enemy have such a trick up their sleeve? The contents of this jar are unknown as fuel. If I get the chance. To capture the arsonist, I must interrogate him thoroughly. At this moment, he raised the telescope in his hand and looked towards the enemy lines in the distance. Just outside the moat, the enemy had formed several large formations on the flat ground. The military camp was strict and orderly, at this moment, with the wind carrying. The sound, he couldn’t even hear the noise from the enemy’s camp. It seemed this was a well-trained army, far superior to the Gao family army he had seen before. As for those strongman tribes, they weren’t even worthy of carrying the shoes for this army. In the center of the military camp, there was a large formation, and in the middle of it stood an exceptionally large carriage. On either side of the carriage were two poles with flags, one marked with the character for Gao and the other with Zhao. This must be the reinforcements that Gao Chang had summoned, and at this moment, he felt somewhat ashamed of his earlier rudeness. It seemed he had wronged the scout from the day before, as the news he brought back was indeed true. Gao Chang had actually brought an army of over 10,000 people as seen through his telescope. The distant formations were densely packed, easily numbering over a dozen, which could definitely amount to more than 10,000. If you added the supply troops behind them, this army could easily reach 30,000. Seeing this made him feel a bit melancholic. He had only taken the Thousand Mountain City less than a month ago, and they couldn’t hold back any longer. Fortunately, he had followed Gran’s advice and had raised the city walls despite the wind and snow. If he hadn’t raised them as he did, he might have had to surrender without a fight. At this moment, the first wave of probing vanguards from the enemy had basically been wiped out. Yet he noticed that the enemy did not seem to have any immediate intention to attack. This left him feeling somewhat perplexed. What was going on? Why was it different from what he had imagined? According to the ancient war films he had seen, the enemy should have immediately begun the siege, right? Moreover, the tactics for besieging a city were quite simple, a large. group of people charging forward with long ladders or a large group pushing siege towers to crash into the city gates. But where was that? What he saw instead was the enemy’s rear troops, under the command of their leader, actually moving forward to the front lines to start digging trenches and setting up camp. Some of the soldiers were even assigned to help with the camp setup. What was going on? Were they not going to fight? Were they planning to engage in a sit-in war with them? Young Chen watched this. Series of reactions from the enemy, completely baffled, not understanding why they were doing this. However, he quickly lost patience with watching, since he couldn’t make sense of it. He went to rest in the arrow tower behind the city wall. He then instructed Hilan Cha to take a few guards and rotate shifts to observe the enemy’s movements. If they noticed any unusual activity from the enemy, they were to come and inform him immediately. After spending these past few days with Hilan Cha, he had developed a great appreciation for this native. He came from a small strongman tribe, later being coerced by the Duoyen tribe to attack the Iron City and then somehow ended up as his captive. However, he was quick-witted and perceptive, able to learn from experience. He could help him identify gaps and make improvements, which Yang Chen liked very much. Moreover, as a guard captain, this guy was loyal and willing to risk his life for him, which was another reason Yang Chen valued him. This time, he intended to cultivate him by assigning him the task of monitoring the enemy. He found a room in the arrow tower, lay down, and took a nap. These past few days, he had been. Busy training the troops while also addressing gaps and reinforcing the city defenses, which had worn him out. He knew that the coming days would surely be a tough battle. So whenever he had time, he would steal a moment to rest. As a result, he slept quite soundly, and when he opened his eyes again, it was already afternoon. Standing. Beside him was Hilan Cha, looking anxious, and he realized he had been shaken awake by him. My lord, something bad has happened. The enemy is attacking. What? Why didn’t? You wake me up earlier? Yangchen sat up abruptly, immediately striding down the arrow tower. He didn’t linger on the city wall at the main gate but directly followed the protruding wall to the front of the bastion. This was the farthest point the wall extended outward and standing here he could clearly see the movements of the enemy. Troops ahead. At this moment he realized that the enemy camp in the distance had already set up their tents. Just then, two tall siege towers were pushed out from the enemy camp. Yes, those wooden towers that resembled bunkers, mounted on six-wheeled carts. In front, eight armored warhorses were pulling them, while countless soldiers pushed the carts from behind, slowly moving forward. Beside these two siege towers, five or six siege ladders followed closely on either side. Next to these carts, there, were battering rams, covered carts, and a series of other siege equipment, all slowly advancing under the soldiers’ push. Seeing this scene, Yang Chen’s breath caught in. His throat. No wonder these guys hadn’t rushed to attack earlier, they were preparing siege equipment. Damn, how come the indigenous people’s method of besieging a city is so different from what I imagined? In his mind, these guys attacking a city was just a mindless charge, right? How come they have managed to come up with so much siege equipment now? Moreover, these devices were not just for show, it was clear they were purposefully designed for specific functions. As he saw the enemy enter the shooting range, Yang Chen immediately raised his hand. The soldier beside him, Hilan, raised a small red flag and waved it down fiercely while simultaneously blowing a whistle. A howling wind echoed on the city wall and a rain of arrows arced through the air, shooting towards the advancing enemy formation. The enemy was also well prepared. As the rain of arrows descended, the shield bearers rushed to the front, raising their shields to meet the onslaught. Although their defense was solid, it was impossible to achieve 100% protection. This wave of arrows at least took down dozens of soldiers pushing the carts. The real confrontation had finally begun. On the city. Wall, countless soldiers shouted commands, turning the winches. The winches pulled the bowstrings, and in front of the bowstrings was a massive crossbow, the giant crossbow. That grand had commissioned to be built some time ago. It was essentially a giant siege weapon modeled after the ancient great yellow crossbow from Blue Star. This device had been validated in the ancient warfare history of Blue Star for over a thousand years, and its effectiveness was undeniable. It wasn’t primarily designed to kill. Soldiers, its main purpose was to destroy the enemy’s siege equipment. After studying this crossbow, Grand and Yang Chen made a series of modifications. For instance, they installed a rotating platform beneath the crossbow, greatly increasing its shooting angle. The bow arms used for the crossbow were made from mountain beach wood harvested by the slave laborers in the city. After being dried in the brick kiln, many had taken on a curved shape. Such wood wasn’t suitable for construction but was perfect for making crossbows. The bowstring was made from elastic climbing rope that Yang Chen had brought from the modern world, reinforced with steel wire, making it incredibly tough. It required a winch to draw the string, and the winch needed two people to operate. Once the string was drawn, a soldier would place a spear-like arrow, one and a half meters long, into the firing slot. However, this arrow was not an ordinary one, the arrowhead had several barbs. Once the arrow was set, the soldiers would lift the crossbows handle and aim using the front sight. This sight was specially crafted by Grand based on the principles of modern recurve bow sights. Although simple, after a brief training, these indigenous soldiers could operate it. Once aimed, someone would strike the trigger with a wooden mallet and the bowstring would snap back. Rapidly, the crossbow bolt shot out like a flash of lightning, its trajectory straight as it headed for the two watchtowers over 200 meters away. At this moment, those two watchtowers posed a serious threat to the defenses of Chinchon City. They were exceptionally tall, even exceeding the height of the city walls by about a meter. Meanwhile, a dozen archers from the opposing side crowded the platform atop the watchtowers, launching long-range attacks on the soldiers defending the city walls. These archers were clearly selected elite marksmen, with remarkably high accuracy. Many soldiers on the walls had already fallen victim to their shots. Although these soldiers were wearing the bomb-proof suits that Yang Chin had provided, made of PE material, which could effectively reduce the impact of cold weapon strikes, the suits did. not cover the entire body. Areas such as the armpits, neck, and sides of the thighs remained exposed. Furthermore, although the helmets provided were no worse than the iron, helmets of this era, they did not come with face shields when procured. As a result, the faces of the soldiers had little protection. This situation gave the marksmen a chance to exploit. Atop the two watchtowers, over 40 marksmen were now frantically shooting at the soldiers on the walls. Given their elevated position, they were shooting downwards, while the archers on the walls were shooting upwards. In this direct confrontation, it was clear that the defending soldiers on the walls were at a significant disadvantage. In the blink of an eye, dozens of soldiers had been shot down. Although the casualties were not catastrophic, if this continued, it would greatly damage the morale of their side. The most critical issue was that while the marksmen on the watchtowers suppressed the soldiers on the walls, those on the ground pushing, the siege ladders, battering rams, and covered carts had already rushed to the base of the walls. The battering ram was heading straight for the gate, it resembled a wheeled container. Atop it was a pointed roof, covered with a thick layer of some unknown animal’s hide. Inside the cart was a hammer suspended in the middle, and the soldiers pushing the cart would swing the hammer back and forth like a pendulum to strike the city gate. Yang Chen was not worried about the gate at all, as he had already had it blocked with stones from the inside. Even if the enemy managed to break down the gate, they would not be able to enter, as there was a thick stone wall behind the wooden door. What truly concerned him was the covered cart and the siege ladder being pushed forward. The covered cart was similar to the battering ram but without a hammer, it was essentially an armored personnel carrier. Once it reached the base of the wall, it would be filled with soldiers. If the siege ladder was set up against the wall, they would climb up desperately. The soldiers on the walls could have dealt with this wave of attacks quite comfortably. However, due to the suppression from the two watchtowers, the defenders on the walls were hesitant and unable to fully utilize their capabilities. It was then that Yang Chan ordered the crossbows on the walls to concentrate their fire on the two watchtowers. Along the 300-meter-long wall, six large yellow crossbows were set up, two on the wall and two in the protruding bastions. At this moment, the six large yellow crossbows shot out six bolts resembling javelins. Four of the bolts missed, but two struck the middle section of one of the watchtowers. These two bolts were attached to long ropes and upon hitting the center of the watchtower, they pierced through the protective shield with the tips. Firmly lodged in the front protective barrier of the watchtower. A centurion on the bastion side immediately called out to the soldiers behind him to quickly start turning. The winch. The winch spun wildly, instantly pulling the ropes attached to the crossbows taut. This sudden tension caused the watchtower in front to sway violently even on. The watchtower, several excited killers had one foot on the arrow parapet, and as one of the archers lost his balance, he fell headfirst from the watchtower. Amidst. A shrill scream, he turned into a pile of flesh and blood. Seeing this scene, the soldiers on the fortress became even more exhilarated. Previously, they had been suppressed by the archers on the watchtower to the point of being powerless, but now that they had the chance to bring down the watchtower, they were all putting in their utmost effort. The sharpshooter on the adjacent watchtower, seeing the situation, immediately aimed at the soldiers operating the winch on the fortress and unleashed a rain of arrows. The defending soldiers on the city wall were not to be outdone, frantically shooting arrows at the sharpshooter on the watchtower. Meanwhile, the soldiers Near the winch rushed forward with shields, raising them above their heads for protection. Other large crossbows on the city wall were also desperately turning their winches to load their powerful bolts. Once loaded, under the command of the flag bearer, they launched another attack on the two watchtowers. One of the large crossbows from another fortress targeted the watchtower that had already been hooked, while the other three attacked the intact watchtower. In an instant, both watchtowers were struck by several arrows. In the distance, in front of the Gao family’s military camp, Gao Chang and Zhao Gongtang were standing on a newly constructed platform, observing the battle ahead. Zhao Gongtang had initially thought that once he brought out the specialized engineering equipment, he could easily take Chienchon City in one go. In fact, he looked down on the Gao family and these outsiders. In his view, the people from the southern foothills of Yunmang Mountain were the true descendants of the Great Dragon. The people north of Yunmang Mountain were mere barbarians. The city-states among the southern foothills of Yunmeng Mountain had been warring against each other for hundreds of years. Therefore, their understanding of warfare was far superior to that of the barbarians in the northern borders. For instance, engineering equipment like watchtowers, siege vehicles, and ladders. He was sure that Gao Chang and his group had never seen such things, so he was confident that with these devices he could breach Chienchang City in one go. Although the city walls were not low, he had seen even taller walls before. Yet those walls were still helpless against the watchtower, right? However, he truly did not expect that the enemy’s walls would have such powerful longbows and crossbows. He had been careless, allowing the watchtower to get close enough to the wall to shoot, so the watchtower was pushed down 200 meters from the wall. He knew that although this distance was within the coverage of the longbowmen, his watchtower was taller than the enemy’s wall. Shooting downwards against shooting upwards, no matter how many longbowmen the enemy had, it would be useless. But now. With the appearance of the large crossbows, the situation had completely slipped from his control. At this moment, both watchtowers were hooked by the barbed arrow shot from the enemy’s large crossbows. The enemy was continuously pulling the arrows, twisting the watchtower this way and that, and the sharpshooters on top of the watchtower could no longer draw their bows. Meanwhile, the soldiers below the watchtower had gone mad, frantically crawling towards the center of the watchtower where the barbed arrows had struck. Reaching the waist of the watchtower, these men disregarded everything, swinging their steel knives to hack at the arrows. They wanted to cut the arrows to free the watchtower from the enemy’s pull. Unfortunately, the arrow shafts, as thick as a child’s arm, were not so easily severed. Moreover, the longbowmen on the city wall had also begun to show their might, unleashing a volley at the soldiers climbing the tower. Instantly, more than a dozen soldiers attempting to scale the tower screamed as they fell from the watchtower. The Gao family soldiers who had already reached the base of the city wall held their breath, intently watching the watchtower. Behind them, they knew that the outcome of this siege depended on these watchtowers. If the watchtower fell, their current assault would be in vain. At this moment, a buzzing sound like a swarm of bees came from the city wall and several large dark shadows rushed towards the two watchtowers.A loud crash echoed as the wooden planks were pierced. Amidst the flying wood chips, two watchtowers were hit by several arrows. The force dragging the watchtowers increased significantly and the one on the left, which had been struck first, finally could not bear the weight. After a series of creaking sounds from the middle section, several load-bearing pillars snapped with a crack. The half-tower, three to four meters high, collapsed with a thunderous crash, accompanied by the sickening sound of breaking wood. The archers on the roof screamed as they fell from the sky. With a thud, they hit the ground, turning into bloodied lumps. Meanwhile, the other watchtower was forcibly dragged forward by seven or eight ropes. This tower was not broken but was pulled several meters ahead. At that moment, from above the city wall, a series of fiery projectiles shot out in a parabolic. Ark Molotov cocktails flipped through the air, crashing against the body of the watchtower. Instantly, flames erupted, engulfing the entire tower from top to bottom. Several soldiers pushing carts nearby were splashed with sparks, they rolled on the ground, desperately trying to extinguish the hellish flames. Soon, those soldiers became. Human torches, and the watchtower transformed in the blink of an eye into the largest bonfire illuminating the entire battlefield. At this moment, whether it was the Gao family army preparing to attack the city below the wall or Gao Chang and Zhao Gongtang far back in the camp, witnessing such a scene sent chills down their spines. How? Could Shenzhen city have so many defensive measures? Meanwhile, Yang Chen stood in the arrow tower of the bastion, a cold smile on his face. Damn it, do you indigenous? People really think that I, an interstellar traitor, am here for nothing? Although I can’t get my hands on powerful modern weapons like machine guns and cannons, have you seen the cold weapons of the new era? Just like these large slingshots standing on the city wall. The wooden frames for these things are easy to find, the key is the elastic bands for launching. This is a challenge for these ancient people, but for Yang Chen, it’s a piece of cake. The large number of bicycle inner tubes he brought from Blue Star played a crucial role at this moment. Those Molotov cocktails were just launched by these large slingshots. 150 meters is the maximum range. For these slingshots. Yangchen stroked his chin, pondering whether to bring back some steel springs next time to give it a try. Specially made springs are hard to come. Buy, but there are plenty of springs on resistance bands. When the time comes, he could buy a few hundred, take the springs apart, and connect them together. Wouldn’t. That miniaturized the slingshot? Then he could organize a unit of grenade throwers specifically to launch stone projectiles, which might be just as powerful as longbowmen. Thus, the two watchtowers were dismantled. The soldiers who had already reached the base of the wall found themselves in a difficult position, but no retreat signal came from behind. They could only grit their teeth and launch a feigned attack, with the siege ladders rushing to the base of the wall. A few operators desperately cranked. The handwheel and the ladder began to rise section by section, resembling a firetruck ladder from Blue Star. After a moment, it reached a height of seven or eight meters. Just as they were about to scale the wall, two steel forks suddenly protruded from above, viciously jabbing into the top of the ladder and pushing it back hard. The ladder truck, with its center of gravity too high, nearly toppled over. At that moment, the soldiers who had climbed halfway up, holding shields to protect their heads and faces, fell like dumplings from the ladder. Meanwhile, countless archers emerged from the parapet, beginning to rain arrows down on the soldiers below the wall, with a Suppression of the archers on the watchtower gone, the defenders’ archers began to show their might, and the area below the city walls was filled with cries of despair. Without cover, the Gao family troops were shot into a panic by the relentless rain of arrows. On the city walls, not only were arrows falling like rain, but various hot. Oil and stone projectiles were also being hurled down. Without the long-range bowmen to suppress them, attempting to scale the walls was practically a death sentence. The other two siege ladders, after several attempts, were also abandoned. The enemy not only used steel forks to push their ladders away but also hurled those terrifying, incendiary bottles from the walls. Once that hellfire stuck to someone, it was impossible to extinguish. Watching comrades around him being burned alive, the soldiers attacking the city finally broke down. Many screamed in terror and fled backward just as the drum signaling retreat sounded from their camp behind them. Hearing that sound, the vanguard of the assault felt a sense of relief. They no longer had to die in this hellish battlefield. Everyone rushed back like a swarm, even though this skirmish had lasted less than an hour. They had already witnessed the combat power of Qian Shan city. Zhao Gongtang wore a grim expression, he had originally thought that. This small city was a newly annexed one, and the defenders were prisoners captured for about a month. These people would surely not be loyal to that merchant Yang Chen, and their will to defend the city would not be very strong. Even if they had raised the walls so much, in the face of the more advanced engineering tools he brought, Qian Shan city could not hold out. As long as he showed some real skill, the city would last at most an hour. But now it seemed he had been too optimistic. This afternoon’s skirmish, indeed, lasted only an hour, and his first wave of attacks had ended in failure. Not only had he lost two watchtowers, but also over a dozen other siege tools. As for the soldiers, the losses were even greater, with at least over a thousand casualties. He looked up at the sky, it was getting late, and with the failure of the first wave, morale was low. Let’s call it a day. Let the lads rest well tonight and have something good to eat. Zhao Gongtang issued the order, then turned with a grim face and returned to the camp. Gao Chang watched his retreating figure, his expression darkening as well. He had thought that with the help from Qingshan City, taking. Xianshan City would be easy. But now it seemed it wasn’t that simple. The fighters from Qingshan City appeared to be just SOSO. Had he known this, he shouldn’t have agreed. To so many conditions back then. However, it was better to wait. It seemed they were just testing the waters today and hadn’t shown their full strength yet. The key was. that the Zhang family from Nuanza City he didn’t know when they would arrive. If they didn’t show up, the people from Qingshan City would be unwilling to exert their full strength. He was well aware of the little calculations between the Zhao and Zhang families. Both families feared that if they suffered too many losses during the siege, even if they captured Qingshan City, they would still be picked clean by the other side. So, the Zhao family was definitely unwilling to go all out at this moment. It seemed he needed to urge the Zhang family again. Gao Chang stroked his chin, then turned and summoned a nearby attendant, whispering in the attendant’s ear. Meanwhile, on the walls of Chinshan City, watching the retreating Gao family troops, the defenders’ morale soared. Each of them waved their weapons and shouted curses at the distant enemy lines. This was also a form of release, after all, they had been under great psychological pressure before. The Gao family had brought tens of thousands, while they were defending a small city that was still not fully completed. They were uncertain whether they could hold it. But now, They felt reassured, under the command of the city lord, they were sure they could defend it. And the equipment and tools issued by the city lord were truly legendary, it was said that when they were suppressed by the watchtower before, over a hundred guards were hit by the enemy’s sharpshooters. However, due to the protective suits they wore, only a few dozen were actually killed. The others were injured, and having witnessed the protective power of these suits, the guards felt a sense of calm. One must understand that a well-crafted set of armor was incredibly important in the cold weapon era. In ancient Bluestar, having a big knife or spear at home was not a big deal. But if one was found to be hoarding armor, it would undoubtedly be a serious crime of treason. This illustrates just how crucial armor was during the cold weapon era. In this time, a heavily armored infantryman, clad in full armor was like an invulnerable tank on the battlefield. Once they charged into battle, it would essentially be a straightforward victory. Therefore, armor was an extremely valuable piece of equipment in this era. Even the Gao family, known for producing iron goods, could only provide full armor to the Lord’s personal guards. After all, productivity was very limited at this time, and crafting full armor was quite expensive. Now, they were merely some surrendered soldiers, yet the Lord did not hold their origins against them. Instead, he equipped each of them with armor, although at first, everyone was not very trusting of this armor. After all, they had no idea what materials it was made from, it was neither iron nor leather, and they truly did not know how effective this thing was for protection. However, after this trial, by fire they were completely convinced. This armor was not only lighter but also offered greater protection. It truly deserved to be called a divine artifact issued by the master. At this moment, all the guards on the city wall had developed an inexplicable admiration for Yang Chen. Trust was built through these victories. There was no conversation that night and neither side took action. The next day, Yang Chen arrived at the wall early but this time he was surprised by what he saw. The enemy had. somehow captured many wild men. They were now using these wild men to start constructing fortifications over 200 meters away from their city wall. These people, armed with various rudimentary tools, began digging in front of the wall. They filled bags with the earth and then transported these bags to a spot 200 meters away from the bastion, stacking them up. At first, Yang Chen didn’t quite understand what was happening, but later, he realized that the enemy was planning to build a fort opposite his bastion. Of course, it wasn’t a real city they were constructing, they were building a platform opposite his bastion. Its function was similar to that of a watchtower, with the advantage of being sturdier, but the disadvantage of being immobile. Faced with such a tower, the power of his large crossbows would be diminished. After all, this was a mount of earth, much sturdier than a wooden watchtower. Whether using large crossbows or fire attacks, the damage to this tower would not be significant. Sir, we can’t let them continue building. Let me go out and tear down their watchtower and kill these slave workers, shouted a cavalryman who had just received a commendation a couple of days ago. He was a man from the grasslands, not very tall but as solid as a wall, named Huabudu. In his early years, he was a small leader in the Duoyen tribe, and just two days ago, he had been promoted to centurion for his good performance during reform through labor. Seeing the enemy brazenly constructing a tower right under their noses, he immediately jumped out to volunteer for the mission. Yang Chen glanced at him, then looked at the battlefield, thought for a moment, and nodded. Alright, you are permitted to go out this time, but you must remember not to be greedy for achievements. If you sense anything amiss, retreat immediately. Upon hearing Yang Chen’s consent, Hua Budu’s face lit up with joy, and he knelt on one knee. Thank you, city lord, for your support. I promise not to disgrace this. Mission. I never expected this guy to throw in a few words. In the distance, at the main camp, Gao Chang and Zhao Gongtang stood on a high platform, watching the Platform gradually rise. Gao Chang couldn’t help but show a smile, Brother Zhao, you truly have a brilliant strategy. The enemy can only watch us build the platform, yet. They are utterly helpless. At this moment, Zhao Gongtang also revealed a hint of joy on his face, they might be unable to hold back any longer. As he spoke, they suddenly. Saw black dots being launched from the top of Chanshan City. Once those black dots hit the ground, thick smoke immediately billowed up, and in an instant, the area 150. Meters in front of Chanshan City was engulfed in dense smoke. Even from their high vantage point, they couldn’t see what was happening over there. Seeing this scene, Zhao Gongtang’s heart sank. Quick, send the order down to prepare the people in front, they might be coming out. Zhao Gongtang had just shouted to the messenger beside him when the messenger hadn’t even had time to signal. Everyone could hear the sound of thundering hooves coming from the direction of the city wall, and then a group of cavalry burst out from the thick smoke. Gao Chang and Zhao Gongtang, standing on the platform, were dumbfounded, they couldn’t understand how so many cavalry had charged. out of the city just yesterday they had launched a strong attack on the city gate even sending a battering ram however the soldiers who escaped later reported that they had battered the gate for a long time but the enemy’s gate remained unmoved experienced soldiers knew after just a couple of hits that the enemy had already barricaded the gate from the inside this method had absolute advantages for the defense of the city gate but the drawbacks were also very obvious it was equally inconvenient For their own entry and exit, even if the Gao family retreated, they would likely need two or three days to clear the gate before they could open it. But now, they had actually come out of the city and even sent out cavalry. This left Gao Chang and Zhao Gongtang utterly perplexed. How had they managed to do that? The enemy wouldn’t. Give them time to figure it out. In the blink of an eye, that group of cavalry had already charged into the crowd of people building the platform. Although Gao Chang had. also sent many soldiers to guard the local villagers they had temporarily captured. How could those soldiers withstand such fierce cavalry? As for those building the platform, it was even more dire. Some were the families of the wall climbers Gao Chang had brought from Bintai City. In his eyes, these people were the most suitable cannon fodder, he had never intended for them to survive. Others were various villagers and woodcutters they had captured along the way in recent days or indigenous people from nearby small tribes. Now, seeing this pack of fierce, black-clad cavalry charging towards them, they could no longer care about the guards behind them. They shouted. And scattered like birds and beasts. Meanwhile, the guards Zhao Gongtang had sent were quite brave, charging forward with their spears. Soon, they collided with the black-clad cavalry, but unfortunately, due to the lack of precise organization, these scattered soldiers faced a tragic fate. In just one encounter, they were smashed to pieces. The cavalry, being clever, saw the soldiers being scattered and did not pursue them. Instead, they surrounded the few hastily built earthen platforms and began to wreak havoc, setting fires everywhere. Many construction tools were utterly destroyed by them. Just as the fruits of their labor were about to go to waste, a thunderous sound of hooves suddenly echoed from afar. The ground seemed to tremble along with it, and at this moment, Yang Chen on the city wall changed his expression. He quickly dashed to the front of the arrow tower, raised his binoculars, and looked towards the direction of the commotion dot on the left side of the battlefield, a black torrent. was rushing towards the scene. Quick, send a signal for Huabudu to retreat. Yang Chen shouted to the captain of his guard, Hilan Cha. The young man immediately dashed. To the edge of the bastion. He pulled out a brass trumpet that Yang Chen had given him and began to blow it in the way Yang Chen had taught him. Didi dada dada dada. The Huabudu, who were galloping in the distance, heard the sound of the horn and saw the black tide rushing towards them. They immediately swung their curved sabers overhead, then shouted loudly, Brothers, retreat. After shouting, he turned his horse. around and galloped away. The cavalry behind him also turned to follow, with only a few riders who had been pursuing them lagging, slightly behind. At this moment, they slowly turned around but had barely taken two steps when they were suddenly knocked to the ground by several massive black shadows charging in from the side. At this moment, Yang Chen stood on the city wall, holding a telescope and was completely stunned by the scene on the battlefield. The enemies attacking the knights on his right were nothing, like the ancient cavalry he had known. These guys were riding enormous gray wolves, the breed of which he could not identify. Each wolf was about the size of a mule from Blue Star, but with sturdier legs and a more agile build. Their necks were thicker, and their rectangular heads were filled with sharp fangs in their gaping maws. These giant wolves not only moved strangely fast, but also possessed incredible strength. A single charge could knock down a horse that was taller than them. They did not stop there. Mid-air, they would turn in a U-shape, and with their front paws, they would pin down the struggling horse trying to rise. With a wide-open mouth they would bite down hard, instantly severing the horse’s neck. As for the knights still struggling to get up, they were swiftly knocked down by soldiers jumping off the gray wolves with a single blow. At this moment, young Chan on the city. Wall looked down at the battlefield with a face full of rage. These wolf cavalry were truly terrifying. Each of these guys was not particularly tall, only about 1.7 meters, but they were all incredibly robust. Just picking one up would feel like lifting a wall. The most frightening part was that these guys were completely covered in iron armor, even their faces were wrapped up. Only their hands were exposed, while the rest of their bodies were entirely encased in iron. From his vantage point, these soldiers looked less like humans and more like humanoid killing machines wrapped in iron armor. The cavalry lagging behind had almost no chance of escaping their clutches. These guys wielded weapons like iron clubs, weighing dozens of pounds, which in their hands seemed as light as cotton. It was as if they had no weight at all. Send a command to Huobudu to rescue the besieged subordinates. And draw the enemy to the city wall. Yang Chen said to Hilan Sha beside him. Hilan Sha quickly walked to the edge of the bastion and took out the trumpet again. Below the city, Huobudu, who was galloping towards the city wall, changed his expression. Upon hearing the horn. Although he had only learned for a few days, he understood the meaning conveyed by the military signal. The men of the grasslands were generally straightforward, and without much thought, he pulled the reins and turned his horse around. Brothers, follow me to rescue our comrades behind. After saying this, he charged ahead and the dozens of knights following. Huobudu also turned their horses around, once again launching an assault against the enemy. Meanwhile, behind them, more than 30 of their brothers had already been surrounded by the suddenly emerging wolf cavalry. A dozen had already perished and the remaining 30 were fighting desperately to resist. Although Huobudu came to save people, he was not foolish. Just as they. were about to charge into the enemy’s formation. He had his men draw their bows and shoot a volley of arrows. To their surprise, the Wolf Cavalry did not dodge or evade at all. They allowed the arrows to strike them and although Hobudu’s men were not using particularly strong bows, the arrows shot from horseback still had considerable force. Even though the Wolf Cavalry were clad in iron armor, many were pierced through it. If they were normal people, being hit by such an arrow would surely knock them down and render them combat ineffective. However, these wolf cavalry were different, they acted as if nothing had happened. Some of the tougher ones even swung their curved knives in front of them, directly chopping off the arrow shafts embedded in their bodies. Then, with a whistle, the fierce warwolves leaped to their sides. A few wolf cavalry turned and mounted their wolves, pulling the reins and charging towards Huobudu and his men. At this moment, Huobudu’s group had no way to retreat and could only brace themselves and charge forward. When the two sides collided, countless people fell from their horses, but most of those knocked down. were the cavalry around Huabudu. As for the wolf cavalry, although a few were thrown off their wolves, it was astonishing that they seemed unfazed. They lay on the ground for a moment, then sprang up like a carp leaping from the water. Yang Chen, watching from the city wall, was dumbfounded by the scene, it was simply too exaggerated. Were these guys immortal? Just moments ago, he had clearly seen through his binoculars a wolf cavalryman being struck on the head by one of Huabudu’s men, although the guy was. wearing an iron helmet he was still knocked off his horse by that blow and when he hit the ground his head slammed hard against the earth yang chen could even see clearly through the binoculars that his neck and body were at a strange angle normally such a blow would surely break the neck and the person would be dead but to his surprise that guy just rested on the ground for a while then sat up reached up to twist his neck as if realigning it and straightened his head then he actually stood up and rejoined the fight This was like watching a horror movie, Yang Chen was completely stunned. Not only was he shocked, but Huobudu, who had just faced off against the wolf cavalry, was also dumbfounded. How could these enemies not be killed? Fortunately, their recent charge had broken through the enemy’s encirclement. The more than 30 brothers who had been surrounded gathered. Back to his side, and although his scalp was tingling, he knew this was not the time to be afraid. He twirled his curved knife above. His head. Brothers, charge with me. We’re heading back to the city, the lord is waiting for us ahead. After saying this, he pulled the reins and his steed shot forward like an arrow released from a bow. The other dozens of cavalry followed suit, charging ahead. However, this time, a group of dozens of wolf cavalry appeared as a roadblock in front of them. At this moment, those wolf cavalry also pulled their reins and both sides were about to collide again. But this time, Wobudu was more astute. Just as they were about to crash into each other, he suddenly blew the iron whistle he had just received yesterday. The Cavalryman Beside him instinctively split to the sides. It was as if the river had suddenly parted in the middle, allowing them to pass through the wolf cavalry’s formation on either side. Yang Chen, watching the scene from the city wall, couldn’t help but breathe. A sigh of relief. Thanks to these skilled horsemen from the grasslands, if they had been inexperienced cavalry, they would have. Surely been doomed. Huobudu and his men evaded the wolf cavalry’s frontal charge and galloped away towards the city wall without. Looking back the wolf cavalry followed closely behind, clearly not wanting to let them escape back. At this moment, the smoke in front of the city wall had dissipated, revealing Zhao Gontang and Gao Chang on the high platform in the distance. It became clear that beneath the city wall lay several enormous square iron boxes. Some of the iron boxes were placed at the base of the wall, while others were half hanging in the middle of the wall. They had never seen these strange boxes before and did not understand their purpose. However, they could clearly see the might of the wolf cavalry. Ha, the Zhang family from Warm Prefecture has arrived. Gao Chang looked at the wolf cavalry, unable to hide his excitement, while Zhao Gongtang beside him squinted his eyes. The wolf cavalry from Warm Prefecture is indeed formidable. The flower pattern cavalry, with only a few dozen riders left, galloped wildly while Yang Chen stood at the parapet of the city wall, holding a telescope. As he raised his right hand and brought it down forcefully, the iron boxes at the base of the wall suddenly opened, and the boxes in the center of the wall also opened their doors, revealing two rows of archers standing at the entrance. The first row knelt, while the second row stood behind. When they saw the flower-patterned cavalry rushing into range, a whistle for free shooting sounded from the wall. Under a unified command, the archers drew their bows and shot a volley into the sky. At the same time, arrows from the wall were also released in unison. A rain of arrows soared from the direction of the wall, gathering into a cloud of arrows in the air, slicing through the sky and descending upon the relentless wolf cavalry. To everyone’s surprise, the wolf cavalry did not slow down. Instead, they desperately accelerated, with some raising their shields to protect their heads. Perhaps this final burst of speed had an effect as this group of wolf cavalry managed to charge through the rain of arrows. However, a few unfortunate ones were not so lucky, getting knocked down by the long arrows. The long arrows shot by these archers were far more powerful than the arrows used by the flower-patterned cavalry. A few wolf cavalrymen were even shot through the head and exited from their backsides, along with the massive wolves beneath them, impaled together. Other wolf cavalrymen met a similar fate with both man and wolf pinned. To the ground by the long arrows. This was the first time the wolf cavalry had suffered casualties and those who charged out. Of the arrow rain became even more frenzied. Their speeds reached their limits and they were about to catch up with the horse. Team ahead. But at that moment, a loud whistle suddenly came from the city wall. Before they could figure out what was happening, the leading wolf cavalry felt a thud in his chest. The foremost wolf cavalryman was knocked off his wolf. The other wolf cavalrymen, following closely behind fared no better as a rain of fist-sized stones suddenly rained down from the city wall. These stones were launched from slingshots on the wall. It turned out that Yangchen had seen these wolf cavalrymen were fearless and seemed like modified killing machines. Ordinary swords and knives were hardly effective against them. A flash of inspiration struck him, and he thought of another trump card he had prepared, the large slingshots made from bicycle inner tubes. Previously, he had. asked the stonemasons in the city to specially craft a batch of fist-sized stones for these slingshots. Originally, he intended to use them in times of crisis. Unexpectedly, he had to use them now. And the effect was quite good, those fearless wolf cavalrymen, impervious to blades and guns, also fell to the powerful stones. The leading wolf cavalryman had his chest caved in from the impact, and after hitting the ground he could no longer get up. The few wolf cavalrymen charging alongside him were similarly struck down by the dense rain of bullets falling from their mouths. However, these guys reacted quickly, jumping off their wolves, and raising their shields to protect themselves. This allowed many of them to escape and scathe, but their mounts were not so fortunate. Although these battle wolves were fierce, they had no way to dodge such a concentrated barrage. They darted left and right, but ultimately, several were hit in the head by stone projectiles, collapsing on the spot, tongues lolling and frothing at the mouth. Meanwhile, the remaining cavalry led by Huabudu had already charged down to the foot of the city. They slowed there. Payson directly rushed into the boxes with both men and horses. As soon as they entered the boxes, the containers began to rise, slowly with a series of creaking sounds. It turned out that these iron boxes were the elevators that Yang Chen had modified from the containers he brought. At this moment, the soldiers on the city wall were straining to pull the ropes. With the help of several pulley systems set up on the wall, the heavy containers weighing thousands of pounds were quickly lifted. A few minutes. Later, several containers were hoisted onto the city wall and then moved over. Huabudu and the others were saved, but the pursuing wolf cavalry were in dire straits. Although they had previously seemed invulnerable, they had charged too fiercely and now found themselves within the attack range of the large crossbows and slingshots on the wall. Molotov cocktails, stone projectiles, and longbows rained down like a storm. The wolf cavalry, who had been fearless just moments ago, were suddenly met with death and injury all around them. At that moment, a piercing wolf howl suddenly echoed behind them. The wolf cavalry immediately turned around and charged outward. But since they had already come this far, how could Zhang Chen let them leave so easily? Covering fire, he shouted to Helantia beside him who immediately took out a metal whistle and began to blow in a pattern of long and short notes. The archers operating the slingshots on the wall quickly adjusted the angles of their shots according to the markings. They then placed one Molotov cocktail after another into the slings and launched them. Each flaming bottle streaked through the night sky, ultimately crashing down on the retreating path of the wolf cavalry. Instantly, a line of fire was established on their path, and no matter how fierce the wolf cavalry were, they could not escape their instinctive fear of fire. At this moment, they hesitated as they approached the fire line. Meanwhile, Young Chin signaled the large crossbows on the wall to concentrate their fire on the wolf cavalry. With a whoosh, a powerful bolt was shot out. With a thud, it pierced through one wolf cavalryman’s waist, pinning him to the ground. The soldiers on the wall immediately rushed to the winch, frantically turning the handle. The Lord commands, capture them alive, and there will be heavy rewards. The barbed bolt dragged the wolf cavalryman off the ground, and surprisingly, despite being shot through by such a massive crossbow, he was still alive. He was desperately struggling, trying to break free. But against the immense force of the winch, his struggles were feeble and ineffective. In no time, the wolf cavalryman was pulled from the ground to the top of the wall. Meanwhile, on a distant high platform, Gao Chang looked at Zhao. Gong Tang with a worried expression. Brother Zhao, quickly send some men to help, if you wait any longer, all these wolf cavalry will be finished. At this moment, Zhao Gong Tang finally revealed a faint smile, raising his hand and waving it down forcefully. The central formation in front of the camp began to move forward slowly, far away, on the arrow tower at the top of the protruding fortress, Yang Chin was intently watching the enemy camp through his binoculars.At this moment, seeing the enemy’s main camp begin to move, his heart also started to race. because the Central Army camp that was advancing looked like an elite force. This Central Army camp, arranged in neat formations, slowly moved forward, with rows of soldiers all clad in shining iron armor. There, synchronized movements demonstrated that these men were a truly disciplined army. The sound of their orderly footsteps even caused the ground to tremble. He roughly calculated that the advancing Central Army formation was divided into three large blocks, with each block containing at least around a thousand men. What was even more terrifying was that these men were covered in iron armor from head to toe, and each one was particularly tall. The average height was nearly between 1 meter 90 and 2 meters, completely reshaping his understanding of the height of the indigenous people in this world. Moreover, each one was particularly robust. These strong men, clad in armor, advanced like an iron curtain. It felt as if he were witnessing rows of tanks. Yangchen suddenly felt a sense of suffocation, but fortunately, the solid city walls beneath his feet provided him with some confidence. Such tall warriors, clad in such heavy armor, would surely be cumbersome if they attacked the city walls, right? As he watched the Iron Curtain. Across from him push forward to the place where the slave workers had built the high platform. The rows of armored soldiers suddenly came to a halt. Seeing them stop more than 200 meters away from the city wall, Youngshin was taken aback. What were these guys up to? But what happened next left him dumbfounded. Suddenly, from the passage that flowed between the three formations, a series of horse-drawn carts came. pushing forward from behind. These carts were loaded with wooden boxes that looked very familiar. After thinking for a while, Yang Chen suddenly realized, oh my, weren’t these the launchers of the Katyusha he often saw on television? Only this version was a bit smaller and was mounted on horse-drawn carts. At that moment, he saw more people rushing over with several other carts, and what was on these carts left Yang Chen utterly astonished. Because the carts were actually carrying small boilers, and the people beside the carts were frantically filling the boilers with coal to heat them. Then he saw someone connecting an iron pipe from the top of the boiler to the back of the cart with the hive. Seeing this, Yangchen was already in a state of petrification, but he vaguely began to understand what the enemy was planning. Sure enough, after the boiler had been burning for a short while, the hive on the front cart suddenly emitted a series of bang bang bang sounds, the previously sealed. Hive tubes were suddenly pierced by short spears from within. Those short spears flew out like cannonballs, and at incredible speed. Each spear. Equipped with a tail stabilizer, traced a graceful parabolic arc in the air, instantly appearing at the top of the city wall. At that moment, the soldiers on the city wall were completely unprepared for this sudden assault. As the spears rained down, a bloody storm erupted on the wall. Even though most of the soldiers on the wall were equipped with the bomb-proof suits issued by Yang Chen, they still suffered countless casualties in the face of such a high-intensity surprise attack. The bomb -proof suits, capable of defending against knives and swords, were. utterly helpless against the powerful and armor-piercing short spear attacks. In just one wave, over a hundred soldiers were taken down by this rain of projectiles. Fortunately, this wave of attack was aimed at the soldiers operating the large crossbows on the main city wall. They did not target Yang Chen, otherwise, if they had, he might have faced dire consequences. Seeing this situation, the guards around Yang Chen, including Hai Lan, dared not let him stand on the city wall any longer. They pulled and dragged him into the arrow tower behind. Just as they entered, they heard another buzzing sound overhead. The enemy’s second wave of arrows had descended upon them, this time, the soldiers were much smarter. At the sound of the centurion’s shouts, they all hurriedly hid in the concealed soldier caves beneath the city wall. At this moment, the benefits of the composite city wall became apparent. Unlike the thick ancient walls of Bluestar, which were mostly solid inside and had a relatively singular function the walls of chinch on new city were made of giant stone blocks on the outside and red bricks on the inside with a specially installed framework structure thus there were many concealed soldier caves beneath the wall perfectly allowing the soldiers to evade the frenzied rain of arrows fortunately the enemy did not intend to launch a strong assault two waves of arrows disrupted the rhythm of the defending troops on the wall this also gave the besieged wolf cavalry a chance to catch their breath as the long-range strike capability on the wall slowed down The Wolf Cavalry seized the moment and charged out of their attack range. Seeing the Wolf Cavalry break out, the opposing side sounded the retreat. At this time, Young Chin stood in the arrow tower, watching the heavily armored infantry in iron can slowly, retreating into the distance. His face was filled with seriousness. What kind of world is this? You could say these natives are smart, yet their production is very low, with most people barely able to feed themselves, living in a dark age of city-state slavery. But if you say they are. Foolish, they can manipulate animals and even use steam-powered projectile weapons. After experiencing today’s battle, only four words filled his. Mind, steampunk. These natives could actually use steam-powered projectile weapons, which greatly exceeded his expectations. At first, when he saw those rocket-like launchers, he thought they were using something akin to the ancient rocket carts of Bluestar. Unexpectedly, they were. Even more formidable than he imagined, they actually understood the principles of steam propulsion. That was impressive. In the past, rockets could be considered toys with a range of only a few dozen meters and no accuracy at all. That’s why they were called a swarm of bees. When encountering armored enemies, those things were barely enough to tickle. Whether they could kill depended entirely on luck. But this steam propelled. Spear was different. Not only did it have great force and could penetrate armor, but it was also more accurate and had a longer range. This was truly an epic-making long-range suppression weapon. He never expected that these natives could possess such wisdom. Sir, we have. Captured a prisoner, but. Just as Yang Chen was lost in thought, a voice reporting from behind suddenly interrupted him. It was a subordinate. Returning to report that the wolf knight he had previously named had been captured by his men. Yang Chen quickly left the arrow tower, striding. Purposefully to the back of the city wall, to a large yellow crossbow launch site. Here, there were large yellow crossbows and other combat. Tools. The wolf knight had been hit by their large crossbow and then dragged up from the ground using a winch. When he arrived, he happened to. See his men pulling the crossbow bolt out of the wolf knight’s body. The bolt had barbs, which were deeply embedded in the knight’s body. Therefore, the soldiers could only saw off the shaft, while the wolf cavalryman was clearly on the verge of death. Lying on the ground, Yang Chen carefully examined him. This guy was at least 1.85 meters tall. He had a typical physique with long arms and a slim waist, looking quite robust. But he was fully armored. However, his armor was quite different from the heavily armored infantry he had seen beneath the city wall. From The outside, he wore a layer of leather armor but at intervals there were exposed rivets. Lifting the leather armor revealed the truth. Inside, were plates of iron which were fastened to the leather armor with those rivets. Seeing this type of leather armor reminded Yang Chen of an ancient fabric armor that was passed down on Blue Star. From the outside, it looked like a layer of cloth but inside, the lining was indeed made of riveted iron plates almost identical to what the wolf knight was wearing. The only difference was that this guy had a thick layer of. some unknown animal hide on the outside. Looking at this guy’s head, it was tightly wrapped in an iron helmet. Yang Chen signaled his subordinates to remove the helmet from this guy. However, it turned out to be an arduous task to get the helmet off. Three soldiers had to work together to finally pull the helmet off the wolf cavalryman’s head. During the struggle, the already near -death wolf cavalryman screamed in pain. When the helmet was finally yanked off, it coincided with the moment this guy breathed his last. Upon seeing the layer of scalp stuck inside the helmet and then glancing at the bloodied head across from him, Yang Chen couldn’t help but shudder. It dawned on him that the helmet was actually welded onto the heads of these wolf cavalrymen. In other words, these helmets must have been heated until red hot and then forcibly placed on the heads of the wolf cavalrymen, melting their scalps and fusing them with the helmets. Just thinking about such a process made Yang Chen shiver all over. This was not protection at all, it was clearly a form of torture. How did these wolf cavalrymen endure it? And with such. severe burns, wouldn’t they get infected? Were they supposed to live their entire lives with such iron-scalped heads? At that moment, he also caught a glimpse of the true face of the wolf cavalryman. Yangchen prided himself on being bold, but seeing this guy’s true appearance nearly made him wet himself. The people beside him, however, immediately felt nauseated. This guy looked nothing like a human. His skin was a sickly green, his eyes were as large as copper bells, his nose was very low, or one could even say he had no nose at all. His mouth was huge, revealing. Four sharp fangs. Coupled with that bloodied head, his fierce appearance suddenly reminded Yang Chen of the Baron of Hell. Only this guy was uglier than the Baron of Hell, and his skin was green. It took him quite a while to adjust to the sight before him. At this moment, his mind was filled with questions about this world. Was there really only humanity in this world? This thing looked like a bioengineered human. Unlike A. Clone, this creature seemed like a low-spec bio-soldier, as if it were a failed experiment that resulted in a deformity. However, despite its ugliness, its combat power was absolutely off the charts. This was evident just from the sharply defined muscles on this guy’s body. He took a look and noted that this guy’s body fat percentage was definitely below 10%, which was not something an ordinary soldier of this era could achieve. Moreover, thinking about these wolf cavalrymen riding those giant wolves, moving swiftly and agilely on the battlefield, he pondered that if a human soldier were to encounter them in the wild, the chances of being completely wiped out were extremely high. The two sides were simply not on the same level. While Yang Qin was contemplating the origins of these wolf cavalrymen, a different scene unfolded in the distant camp. Inside the main tent of the camp, a banquet was being held. Besides Gao Chang and Zhao Gongtang, there was another group of people present. The leader of this group was a tall middle-aged man, dressed in leather armor similar to that of the wolf cavalrymen. However, He wasn’t wearing a helmet, and his skin tone was only slightly darker, unlike the deep green of the wolf cavalryman. This man was currently raising a wine cup toasting with Zhao Gongtang across from him. Today, I must thank you, Brother Zhao, for your timely intervention. Otherwise, my men might have all perished at the foot of Qianxan City. Hey, Brother Zhang, you are too polite. This is what I should do. It’s just a pity that you didn’t inform us of your battle plan earlier. Otherwise, I would have coordinated with you and perhaps we could have taken. Qianchang’s city in one go. Although Zhao Gongtang on the opposite side was speaking with a smile, his words were clearly laced with sarcasm. It’s, was evident he was mocking the other party for acting rashly without prior notice. At this moment, Gao Chang chimed in with a laugh. Hey, brother. Zhao, brother Zhang was just caught off guard by the sudden deployment of the enemy, right? If he hadn’t acted decisively at that time, it would have been a missed opportunity. Upon hearing Gao Chang’s words, the man surnamed Zhang’s dark expression lightened a bit. His surprise. Attack today was indeed motivated by a desire to claim credit, but who would have thought that the defenses of Qian Shan city would be so formidable? Not only did he suffer significant losses, but he also lost face in front of Zhao Gongtang. If it weren’t for Gao Chang’s smoothing things over, he would have likely exploded in anger at Zhao Gongtang by now. Ha! Zhao Gongtang let out a cold laugh, noncommittal, and set down his wine glass. Gao Chang, fearing the two would become a strange, quickly thought of something. Hey, brother Zhao, now that the Zhang. Family from Wanzhou has arrived as strong reinforcements, let’s formulate a plan tonight. If we work together tomorrow, we can definitely take. Shianshan City. That night, Yang Chen hardly slept. He kept pondering about this world. From the steampunk scenes that appeared yesterday to the. Later emergence of bio-soldiers. This had completely shattered his understanding of this world he had previously looked down upon it. After. All, he felt he came from a society of a higher civilization, while this place was still an uncivilized wilderness. But now it seemed he had truly underestimated this world and its indigenous people. He could guarantee that the technologies these natives possessed must have originated from the prehistoric civilization of this planet. Specifically, the interstellar relics left by the Falken people. However, due to a sudden civilizational gap, these natives were unable to maximize the utilization of the relics left by the Falken. The thought of this suddenly excited him. There were countless treasures on this planet waiting for him to explore. Previously, he had only thought about raising cattle to make money here. But now it seemed the world was so vast, he had to go out and see it. With this in mind, he had already made up his mind that, after repelling Gao Chang and securing Xianchang City, he would venture out to explore other places and uncover as many prehistoric relics left by the Fokin as possible. It felt like a waste for these technologies to fall into the hands of these natives. If he could obtain them, he could definitely maximize their utilization. Yang Chin shamelessly thought. After a night of wandering thoughts, when he finally opened his eyes, it was already bright outside. It was his captain, Hilan Cha, who woke him from a deep sleep. When he woke up, he saw that Hilan Cha looked terrible, with a face full of stubble and dark circles under his eyes, as if he hadn’t slept all night. What happened? My lord, it’s bad. They built the high platform overnight, Hilan Cha reported. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen immediately felt a sense of dread. The last thing. He wanted was a high platform that could threaten the city walls, and he never expected the enemy to erect one overnight. He didn’t even bother to wash up and quickly dashed up to the city wall, soon arriving at the arrow tower in front. From the window of the arrow tower, he could clearly see that about 200 meters in front of the city wall, two earthen platforms were rapidly rising, already built to nearly 6 meters high. They were about to reach the same height as the city wall, and below the high platform, countless slave laborers were desperately. Digging and packing dirt then, these sandbags were transported in bundles to the high platform. This time, the area around the platform was also heavily guarded with several formations of heavily armored infantry surrounding it. Clearly, Yang Chen’s surprise attack yesterday had served as a warning to the enemy. This time, they were evidently well prepared and the number of slave laborers they had summoned was greater than. Yesterday, it was uncertain whether the nearby villages had been completely swept clean by them. Moreover, the enemy had even worked through the night, demonstrating their determination to construct the high platform. Seeing such a scene, Young Chin knew he could no longer wait. He turned to High Lanja and instructed, tell Huabudu and the others to open fire immediately. Yesterday, Huabudu had led a team out of the city to attack the enemy and he had barely managed to return with his life. However, his bravery had earned him a substantial reward. Last night, this fellow had been promoted from a centurion to the captain of the city defense brigade. He was now in charge of thousands of soldiers on the City walls, and Yang Chen had naturally devised a specific response plan. Since the enemy had upgraded, he could not afford to be unprepared. So he took out some specialized weapons. Upon hearing Yang Chen’s order, Hai Lanjia immediately grabbed a whistle and rushed to the arrow tower’s window, blowing the whistle. The flag officer atop the arrow tower quickly began to signal with flags in response to the whistle. The flag officer on the distant city wall, unable to see the signals, immediately began to interpret them and issue combat orders. The large yellow crossbow launchers on several sections of the city wall began to shake. The crossbowmen started to turn the winches to draw back the large yellow crossbows. However, the fully drawn large yellow crossbows did not fire immediately. Instead, someone placed a specialized launching nest onto the bowstring. This launching nest resembled a cannon barrel, except that both sides of the barrel had been cut out to create a long gap. This was naturally to facilitate the distance of the bowstring’s launch. At the base of the barrel, shiny cannon at balls were placed. Once everything was ready, the officer beside the launcher began to turn the crossbow mechanism, adjusting the angle for aiming. When the direction was set, the officer gave the command and the operator beside him struck down the wedge that was holding the bowstring. The bowstring rapidly snapped back into position flying forward along the gaps on both sides of the barrel. Simultaneously, it would launch the cannon at ball that was lodged at the bottom of the barrel. The reason Yang Chan wanted to add such a tube to the large yellow crossbow was primarily to give the launched object a trajectory. This was to ensure that the launched object would travel farther and more accurately. The effect of this cannon barrel addition was quite evident. Previously, the range of the large yellow crossbow was only about 200 meters. Beyond that range, the power of the giant crossbow would quickly diminish. It was difficult to inflict damage on enemies caught off guard at such distances. However, this time, the cannon at ball he launched flew over 250 meters. One shot struck the high platform that the enemy was desperately. trying to construct. Yet, the enemies on the high platform were not unprepared, in fact, after experiencing the burning it bombs from Qiancheon City yesterday, they had made certain preparations today. For instance, on the high platform, they had specifically arranged a group of people holding a specially made large net. The original intention was to catch the burning bottles with this net when they were launched by the enemy and then throw them aside. They had discovered yesterday that although the enemy’s burning bottles were formidable, if they did not break. Upon landing, the liquid inside would not splatter, failing to expand the area of destruction. Thus, they had prepared this equipment today in an attempt to counteract it. One could say their idea was good, but they did not anticipate that the defending troops of Chinchon City would employ a different method of attack this time. This time, they were not using incendiary grenades, but rather the old lithium batteries that Yang Chen had brought from Blue Star. To say that these things were powerful is an understatement compared to his homemade Molotov cocktails. These old lithium batteries had a characteristic that a Molotov cocktail did not possess, which was the potential for explosion. Looking at the points of light flying over from the city wall, the few people standing at the top of the platform immediately picked up a large net and spread it out. In a moment, the huge net was draped over the area in front of the platform. If the opponent had thrown incendiary grenades like yesterday, they would have landed softly on the net. As long as the Molotov cocktails did not break, there would be no large-scale casualties. Around. Unfortunately, the indigenous soldiers had a beautiful idea, but they did not expect that the ammunition launch today was completely different from yesterday’s. One by one, the old second-hand battery packs, the lightest weighing at least 20 to 30 kilograms, fell from the sky, with gravitational acceleration reaching its limit. They directly smashed through the net that these people had raised, and at the moment the lithium batteries hit the ground, the steel needles originally embedded in the battery’s exterior would pierce through the battery pack. These battery packs were not the safe lithium battery packs currently popular on Blue Star. Most of the lithium batteries Yang Chen purchased were the earliest models from a few years ago, which did not have particularly adequate safety measures. It is well known that the lithium ions inside lithium batteries are very reactive metal elements. Once exposed to air and in contact with oxygen, a chemical reaction occurs, and the temperature of that reaction quickly exceeds 200 degrees for lithium batteries with inadequate safety structures at that. Time, once the temperature exceeded 200, it meant they would catch fire. Once they caught fire, the entire battery pack would turn. Into a large bomb. This was exactly the situation that the soldiers of the Gao family army on the platform were witnessing. First, the bright. Silver box in the air directly smashed through their net and fell to the ground. Then the box began to emit smoke, followed by a blinding flash. Of light. Sparks sprayed out from the square box, just like the liquid in a Molotov cocktail. If these sparks splashed onto nearby people. they would continue to burn fiercely. No matter how you tried to extinguish it, it would be difficult to put out in a short time. The most terrifying part was that before those soldiers splashed with sparks could extinguish the flames on their bodies, the square box burned even more. Intensely until it finally exploded. A large area of flames sprayed everywhere, and some nearby soldiers and slaves were burned by the flames, screaming in agony. The originally disciplined military formation instantly showed signs of collapse. At this moment, Zhao Gongtang, Gao Chang. and Zhang Yong, who had arrived yesterday, were all watching the battle from a distance on the high platform of the camp, their faces ashen. They had thought they were well prepared, but who would have thought that the opponent’s first strike would still leave them flustered? We can’t wait any longer, let’s launch the attack. Zhang Yong said, glancing at Zhao Gongtang beside him, who nodded in agreement. His nephew, Zhao Ziong, immediately made a gesture to the flag officer in the distance, and the flag officer immediately began signaling. The drummer next. To them started beating the drum vigorously and the soldiers in front began to move slowly. However, this time, the heavy infantry did not advance quickly and they kept holding their large shields. Clearly, the tactics used by Chinchon City yesterday had made them quite wary. Meanwhile, a series of horse-drawn carts slowly emerged from behind the military camp. However, this time these carts were more clever, they all stopped behind the two high earth platforms that had been targeted then, behind them, a line of horse-drawn carts brought over small boilers. At this moment, on the city wall, Yangchen held up his binoculars, watching the high platforms blooming with chaos and he let out a sigh of relief. The high earth platform, which the enemy had high hopes for, had been thrown into disarray after his lithium explosives had wreaked havoc. The soldiers on the platform were desperately seeking cover, while the slave workers delivering sandbags were scurrying about, clutching their heads in panic. At this time, he waved his arm again and the large slingshot on the city wall began to frantically launch incendiary. Bottles towards the high platform area. The area in front of the wall, extending 200 meters, instantly turned into a sea of flames. However, the enemy’s advancing formation continued to push steadily towards the city wall. Suddenly, a rain of arrows darkened the sky from behind. The high platform. Yangtion knew that the enemy’s steam catapult had fired again, but after yesterday’s battle, the defenders on the wall were well prepared. The iron whistle in the centurion’s mouth blared wildly, and the soldiers of substantial build began to run towards the newly. constructed hiding spots from the night before. These hiding spots were quite simple, they were just wooden shelters added every few meters along the city wall. These wooden shelters were very rudimentary, consisting of large logs hoisted onto the top of the wall, supported by some struts, with a few sturdy logs forming the roof. When the locals fired their steam spears, the defenders on the wall would take cover in these shelters. The thick logs could effectively block the spear attacks. Some others took refuge in the arrow towers atop the wall. These arrow. Towers were built of red bricks, very solid and sturdy. Although the enemy steam catapult spears had great power, they could not penetrate the red bricks or the logs defenses. At this moment, the enemy steam spears seemed to have gone mad, continuously being launched towards the top of the wall. The rain of arrows fell in wave after wave, and the ground of the wall was filled with spears that had been thrown down from above. Meanwhile, only at the positions of the large yellow crossbows were soldiers still engaging in a counterfire with the enemy. The Positions of these large yellow crossbows had been hastily covered with log roofs the night before, precisely so that they could return fire when the enemy launched their attack. And the large yellow crossbows did not disappoint. The soldiers manning the crossbows continuously turned the winches, relentlessly driving the large yellow crossbows to attack the enemy’s front line. This time, they were firing powerful crossbow bolts. But these bolts had been equipped with a propellant system similar to a firecracker in the middle of the shaft. This contraption was something. Yangchen had developed by tying several skyrockets to the arrow shafts. After the arrows were shot into the air, these rocket boosters would provide a secondary acceleration while in flight. The main purpose was to increase the range of the projectiles, but it could only be used during the launch process. If fired flat, the arrows would fly who knows where. However, when launched upwards, it would only make the arrows fly higher, effectively increasing their range and lethality. This time, the target of the large yellow crossbows was the steam artillery hiding. behind the high platform. These guys were now a significant threat to Qian Shan City. They continuously launched spears at the city wall, making it impossible for the soldiers to emerge from their cover. At this moment, the iron cans at the front had already advanced to within 50 meters of the wall. Therefore, to hold the wall, they first needed to eliminate the enemy’s long-range firepower. The rockets fired by the large. Yellow crossbows indeed did not disappoint Yang Chen. The first round of concentrated fire brought significant results. Several arrows pierced through the boiler operators, nailing them to the ground. One arrow even shot through a boiler behind, causing high-temperature steam to erupt. Everywhere, the surrounding operators were screaming in panic, and before they could even comprehend the situation, the second arrow fell from the sky and ignited the boiler. With a loud boom, a high-temperature explosion sent boiler fragments flying, sweeping across a 10-meter radius. Countless people didn’t even have time to scream before being knocked to the ground. Seeing this scene, Young Chen also breathed a sigh. Of relief, it seemed that the quality of the boilers used by the Gao family coalition wasn’t that great after all. After one boiler exploded, the steam catapult vehicles that had been crazily firing immediately ceased their attacks and began to retreat. At that moment, the soldiers on the city wall quickly emerged from their hiding spots and returned to their positions. Large slingshots were swiftly strung and drawn back. Fist-sized stone projectiles were placed into the launch slots and the commander waved a small flag. With a series of bang sounds, the stone. projectiles were launched. This time, since the enemy had closed in, they adopted a flat shooting method. One by one, the stone projectiles were fired like bullets, heading straight for the iron cans 50 meters away from the wall. Clang, clang, clang. In an instant, a series of crisp metallic clashing sounds echoed beneath the city wall. The once formidable formation of iron cans suddenly had a gap appear. Dozens of iron can soldiers didn’t even have time to shot before being knocked to the ground. These fist-sized stone projectiles were far more destructive to the iron can soldiers than swords and blades. These armored figures might not fear stabbing weapons, but they were most afraid of such blunt force impacts. Seeing the effectiveness of their attacks, the soldiers on the city wall increased the speed of their stone projectile launches. The heavily armored infantry, who had just been advancing boldly, were now crouched 50 meters away from the wall, holding their shields in front of them to form a wall of shields, completely unable to move forward. Meanwhile, the commanders on the wall, witnessing this situation, quickly issued new orders. Molotov cocktails were launched in a parabolic arc, bypassing the shield wall in front of the iron cans, and crashing down from above. Instantly, a sea of flames erupted within the dense formation of iron cans. The originally orderly formation of iron cans was now in disarray. Just as it seemed the enemy’s formation was about to collapse, a sudden sound of hooves charging from behind caught everyone’s attention. Looking out, they were shocked to see an even fiercer group of wolf cavalry charging in from behind. The wolf cavalry reached the front of the iron can soldiers, drew their bows, and unleashed a rain of arrows towards the city wall. Naturally, the soldiers on the wall had to avoid the onslaught, but at that moment, the wolf cavalry had already reached the base of the wall. What was even more surprising was that their rain of arrows was a mix of real and fake, some were actual arrows, while others had hooks attached. These flying claws. latched onto the wall, and at that moment, the giant wolves beneath the wolf cavalry leaped into the air with all their might. Both man and wolf soared over three meters high, while the wolf cavalry grabbed onto the ropes, relaying in mid-air. With a powerful leap, some soared over two meters high, while others reached over seven meters, now just five meters from the top of the wall. Such a ferocious attack left the soldiers. On the wall dumbfounded. It wasn’t until the captain of the wall guard, Wabu, reacted first and shouted, kill the enemy, that the soldiers. on the wall finally came to their senses everyone waved their weapons and charged forward the spears began to stab at the wolf cavalry below the wall while others shot arrows at them unfortunately these wolf cavalry were exceptionally cunning they managed to dodge and weave even amidst such attacks.as you thrust your spear forward he dodges to the side evading the opening and then grabs your spear with a swift motion if the spear wielder loses their footing they will be pulled off the city wall by them if the spear wielder stands firm they will use The force of your thrust to quickly leap upwards. As for the arrow shot at them, they don’t care at all. Because these guys are all clad in. Two layers of heavy armor today, with an outer layer of leather armor embedded with iron plates. Underneath, they wear a layer of chainmail. Topped off with a genuine iron helmet, making them thoroughly protected. Ordinary weapons can’t harm them at all. Meanwhile, the wolf cavalry. That couldn’t jump up or continuously drawing their bows and shooting at the city wall. This greatly disrupts the defending troops, and after. A moment, a dozen or so wolf cavalrymen have jumped onto the wall. Seeing the enemy on the wall, the one in flower pattern cloth is a tough. Character, without any hesitation, he draws the goose feather knife from his waist and charges forward. In just a few steps, he reaches a wolf cavalryman, not shouting or making a fuss, and swings his knife at the wolf cavalryman. Those who can rush up to the wall are all elite. Among elites, faced with the defending troops, they remain completely composed, reaching back to grab a shield from their back with one hand. holding it in their left hand. In their right hand, they wield a battle axe, swinging left and right. Just as the one in flower pattern cloth. Rushes past, he is knocked back a few steps by a powerful axe strike. Meanwhile, a soldier from the other side seizes the opportunity and thrusts. A spear forward, hitting the wolf cavalryman right in the chest. But no one expected that this guy wouldn’t dodge or evade, instead, he. Thrusts out his chest to take the spear head on. The spear pierces through the thick layer of leather armor but is stopped by the iron plates. Inside. The wolf cavalryman, taking advantage of the momentum, swings his axe down, severing the spear shaft lodged in his chest, and with a second strike, sends the little soldier to his demise. The one in flower pattern cloth sees this scene, and his eyes instantly turn red. He lets out a roar, struggling to stand up from the crowd, and shouts at the nearby soldiers, stab his thigh. The soldiers, who were previously a bit flustered, seem to have found their backbone and immediately stab at the wolf cavalryman’s right leg. But the wolf cavalryman lightly. Swings his shield with his left hand, blocking several spears thrusting towards him. Then, raising his right hand with the axe, he is about to strike down those two soldiers. Just as he lifts his right hand, the one in flower pattern cloth lets out a low growl, snatches the spear from a nearby soldier, and thrusts it towards the wolf cavalryman’s armpit. This one in flower pattern cloth was once a warrior of the Duoyen tribe, having spent years in battles between tribes. With extensive combat experience, he naturally observes the heavy armor of the wolf cavalryman. He has been looking for its weak points and ultimately chooses the armpit. To his surprise, he hits the mark. The armpit is indeed the weakest point in the wolf cavalryman’s defense. His spear pierces through the leather armor under the armpit and there are indeed no iron plates riveted inside this piece of armor. The spear goes straight in and although the wolf cavalryman is wearing a layer of chainmail underneath, this chainmail offers some protection against slashes from swords or arrows. However, against such a vigorous thrust, its protective effect is. diminished, especially since the one in flower pattern cloth is putting all his strength into it. The spearhead, a foot long, is driven in. Half a foot. The wolf cavalryman seems to have been struck at a pressure point, his movements suddenly slowing down, and as the one in. Flower pattern cloth withdraws the spear, this fierce guy appears to have suddenly lost all his strength, collapsing to the ground. The surrounding. Soldiers rush forward, thrusting their spears in a frenzy, turning him into a pincushion. At this moment, the one in flower pattern cloth. has already led several other soldiers charging towards the distant wolfmen .At this moment, the disadvantages of the soldiers defending the city became apparent. They had only recently pledged allegiance and had not undergone formal military training. Moreover, they had never encountered such fierce opponents before. As more and more wolf cavalry began to scale the walls, the defending soldiers started to show signs of collapse. Fortunately, the bloodied figure of Huabu, accompanied by a group of junior soldiers, rushed around to put out the fires. After repeatedly stabbing several wolf cavalrymen the morale of the defenders gradually stabilized however by this time an increasing number of wolf cavalry had already climbed onto the walls even more frightening was that the heavily armored infantry had also charged to the base of the city walls at this moment countless light infantry from behind were pushing siege ladders to the foot of the walls the siege ladders were set up with sections extending over the city walls while the heavily armored infantry held shields in front of them with steel blades in hand They began to climb up the ladders. Any defenders who spotted them immediately called to their comrades to bring steel forks, hoping to push the siege ladders away. But as soon as a soldier’s head appeared over the wall, he was shot down by an arrow from the archers below. At this moment, the role of the bastion became evident. The soldiers on the bastion could use the terrain to attack the flanks and rear of the heavily. Armored infantry assaulting the walls. Even though the heavy infantry wore thick armor, they could not withstand the large stone projectiles. Fired from the bastion. In an instant, a dozen heavy infantry were struck down by the stones raining down from behind. The wolf cavalry lurking below were also hit by the stones, suffering dozens of casualties. The balance of attack and defense at the foot of the walls began to shift back toward the defenders as the firepower from the bastion revived. Although the wolf cavalry were fierce, they lacked reinforcements in there. Stamina began to wane as they fought on. Gradually, they were suppressed by the defending soldiers who were continuously surging forward with their spears. Just then, a buzzing sound suddenly came from the front of the battlefield. Everyone looked up to see a rain of arrows shooting in, from over 250 meters away at the front of the city walls. This rain of arrows came from several siege towers behind the burning, high platforms. It turned out that Zhao Gongtang had brought more than just two siege towers after two were destroyed on the first day. The remaining towers were hidden away. Originally, he planned to wait until the high platforms were completed before deploying these towers as auxiliary fire support. However, he did not expect that before the high platforms were finished, the battle would enter a heated phase. The fearless wolf cavalry had already stormed the walls, and their heavy infantry had also reached the base. At this moment, the attention of the bastion was drawn to the wolf cavalry and heavy infantry. So, he decided to deploy all five remaining watchtowers. The archers on the watchtowers. Then directly suppressed the soldiers on the bastion with their firepower. This forced the archers, the large crossbows, and the giant slingshots. on the bastion to redirect their aim and engage in a counterfire with the watchtowers. The watchtowers were very clever today, they did not get too close to Chianshan city but instead took route 250 meters away from the bastion, using their height advantage to engage in a shootout with the bastion. Although the distance was a bit far, it did not hinder their ability to suppress the bastion. With the firepower of the bastion diverted, the heavy infantry at the foot of the walls could once again climb the walls with ease. At this time, the wolf. Cavalry split off a team, relying on their agility, quickly leaping onto the city walls. This turned the situation, which had been in favor of the defenders, upside down once again. These wolf cavalrymen were bio-engineered warriors, each naturally brave and possessing extraordinary stamina. Now clad in double-layered armor, wielding iron shields and steel blades, they faced the defenders on the walls without fear .As. Reinforcements continued to climb the walls behind them, these guys became even more ferocious. When it came to individual combat, the defending soldiers were definitely no match for these werewolf cavalry. They relied entirely on their long spears, which allowed them to attack the werewolf cavalry from a distance. At first, they could still hunt these bio -soldiers thanks to their numerical advantage. But as more and more werewolf cavalry scaled the walls, the situation on the battlefield began to collapse gradually. A triangular formation made up of two or three werewolf warriors boldly charged at the spear formation of the defenders. The one in front shouted loudly, raising his shield as he charged towards the spear line, and although he was pierced by several spears, he fought to the death without retreating. The two behind him took advantage of the gap created by their comrade, quickly rushing towards the defender’s formation. Before they even arrived, their battle axes were already hurled, knocking two defenders away. At the same time, they drew their long knives and rushed into the defender’s ranks, beginning a brutal slaughter. At first, there were still some fearless defenders who could withstand a few blows, but as these defenders were knocked down, the remaining ones could no longer hold their ground. As the defenders on the walls were about to collapse, Wabudu shouted, leading a team of about a hundred people, charging left and right on the walls. Wherever there was danger, they appeared. In the distance, on the Arrow Tower, Yangchen closely monitored the battle situation on the walls through his binoculars. Beside him were 200-man teams led by Hilan Cha. These were the experienced soldiers he had carefully selected from among the captives. They were his personal guards and also his last remaining. Fighting force, he would not easily deploy this team to the battlefield until the last moment. To be honest, he never expected this siege. Battle to be so brutal on the second day. Yesterday, they could be said to have won a Pyrrhic victory, but even so, he felt that the nearly 8 meter high walls were not so easy to scale. However, it seemed he had underestimated these indigenous soldiers. He never expected they would. have steam catapults and bio-soldiers as weapons and troops. Now, with the enemy’s steam catapult firepower suppressing them from a distance, and the fierce bio -soldiers attacking the walls, the situation in Shanshan City could truly be described as precarious. Fortunately, at this moment, Huobudu, the captain of the thousand-man team he promoted yesterday, played a crucial role. This prairie man was very clever and an experienced veteran. After the initial chaos, he quickly gathered a team of over a hundred people. It was clear that this team was made up of old. Soldiers, they were calmer and braver than the other defenders. They also understood combat techniques better. They often divided into several small combat groups, and when besieging those bio-soldiers, they used their brains. Usually, one combat group would launch a feigned attack from the front, luring the werewolf soldiers to face them directly, while others would attack from the sides or from the werewolf soldiers blind. Spots, targeting their weakest defenses, such as underarms, behind the knees, and ankles. At first, their coordination was somewhat awkward. But after knocking down a dozen werewolf soldiers, their movements became increasingly synchronized and their efficiency improved. This truly brought great surprise to Yang Chen, who was far away in the Arrow Tower, constantly monitoring the battlefield situation. Indeed, everyone grows. In war, some people suddenly become enlightened while fighting, while others simply fade away. The 100-man team led by Huobudu grew stronger with each battle, and more and more people joined his ranks. Although the werewolf cavalry was fierce, these indigenous soldiers were not to be trifled with. Most of them were wild, untamed barbarian warriors who had only just begun to enjoy a few days of good life. Now that someone was coming to pillage and destroy, how could they accept it? They would fight to the death if necessary, after all, they had fought. Before, what’s more critical is that the armor on their bodies and the weapons in their hands provided them with tremendous support. You must understand that in the past, when they were in the grassland tribes, they didn’t even have armor. even if they wanted to wear a full set of leather. That was a luxury. Good leather had to be handed over to the noble lords to pay off debts. They could only use scraps to stitch together some leather clothing, barely enough to survive the winter. As for fighting, it was a matter of risking their lives. Every battle was a fight to the death. Survive, and they could share the spoils, die, and they would lose everything. But ever since they moved into Chianshan City, although they worked just as hard as before, they could now eat their fill and dress warmly. The lord of the city even said that as long as everyone worked hard, by the next spring, they would all become free citizens. What reason could there be not to fight for such a life? Moreover, the lord had distributed lightweight leather armor to them, which was resistant to slashes and blows. Now, facing these wolf cavalry, even though the opponents were strong, a single strike wouldn’t easily break through their defenses. Of course, this was also related to the fact that those wolf cavalry had been battling on the city walls for a long time, and their strength had waned. At the beginning, even if they couldn’t break. Through the defenses with a single strike, they could still rely on their strength to inflict internal injuries on the defenders. But now, after. Fighting fiercely on the walls for over 10 to 20 minutes, their strength had diminished to below 50% of what it was at full. Capacity. Although they could still wield their swords, they no longer had the previous dominance. On the other hand, the morale of the defenders. On the walls surged as they continuously stabbed the wolf cavalry. especially after discovering that the lightweight leather armor they wore had such high protective power. The courage of these defenders grew even greater, and they dared to charge at the Wolf Cavalry to fight. Furthermore, the weapons in their hands also had certain advantages. Although they weren’t as large as the Wolf Cavalry and lacked their strength, they wielded 4-meter-long sharp spears, the spearheads made of high-carbon steel brought by Yang Chen from Blue Star. These spearheads were 30 centimeters long, double-edged, with a reinforcing rib in the middle. not only were they sharp but they were also very sturdy easily capable of piercing armor a direct thrust would be hard for an opponent wearing anything less than plate armor to withstand yang chen had personally tested this of course these wolf cavalry weren’t fools those climbing the walls were wearing double layered armor so a frontal attack was indeed difficult to penetrate but if they aimed for the eyes on their helmets the mouth or the neck these wolf cavalry were not invulnerable It was precisely because the defenders on the walls discovered the advantages of their equipment, combined with the leadership. Of Huabu, who constantly moved on the battlefield to put out fires and boost the morale of the defenders that they quickly stabilized from. Their initial panic and began to counterattack. As more and more wolf cavalry were killed on the walls, those who had just instilled fear in. Everyone now seemed less terrifying. As the saying goes, as one side weakens, the other strengthens, the defense line that had seemed on the verge. Of collapse stabilized again within just a few minutes. Yang Chen and the Arrow Tower breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this situation. These defenders had withstood the test this time, and after experiencing this wall defense battle, they could definitely be trained into a strong army in the future. Not to mention anything else, just this fighting spirit of refusing to retreat in battle was the rarest quality among other armies of this era. At this moment, Yang Chen instructed Hilan to continuously blow the whistle, issuing commands for the large crossbows. and slingshot shooters on the bastion to muster their courage and engage in a counterfire with the watchtower across from them, the opposing. Forces could not be allowed to suppress the defending troops on the city wall with firepower, but just at that moment, the battle on the wall changed again. 273 as precarious as a house of cards, it turned out that those heavy infantry, resembling iron cans, finally began to climb up the wall one after another. Originally, the werewolf cavalry, relying on their agility, were the vanguard charging the city wall. However, Due to the narrow cross-section of the wall, only a dozen of them managed to climb up in the first wave, with dozens more gradually following. At most, there could be over 50 werewolf cavalry on the wall. These bio-soldiers initially inflicted some casualties on the defenders, but. As the defenders steadied their formation and began to counterattack, these bio-soldiers were gradually killed on the wall. The situation on. The wall shifted from precarious to stable. But just as it became safe for less than 10 minutes, these iron cans climbed up the wall. Once. they reached the top the battlefield situation changed again these guys were nothing like the werewolf cavalry before from a distance it was hard to tell but once they climbed onto the wall and began to fight alongside the werewolf cavalry the difference became immediately apparent these iron cans were all tall each towering over the werewolf soldiers standing about one meter ninety unlike the werewolf cavalry who had athletic builds they lacked the muscular arms and slim waists instead they resembled cylindrical shapes just like those iron cans that were uniformly thick from top to bottom. From head to toe, they were enveloped in shiny iron armor, and the weapons in their hands were not knives or guns. Instead, they wielded blunt instruments, either spiked clubs, iron maces, large axes, or iron hammers. Although they were not sharp weapons, such blunt instruments had even greater lethality on the battlefield. After climbing the wall, these guys held shields in their left hands and swung their battle axes or spiked clubs with their right hands as they charged forward. When the defenders thrust their spears, They simply raised their shields to block. Then, with a swing of their arms, they could send a dozen spears flying, and some could even break. The spear shafts. They continued to charge forward recklessly, with some defenders attacking them from the sides. But they paid no heed, as those. Spears could not inflict any damage on their iron cam-like armor. However, once they closed in on the defenders’ ranks, it was like a tiger. Entering a flock of sheep. Once they swung their spiked clubs, countless casualties followed. Despite the defenders wearing bomb-proof suits that. could withstand cuts and stabs, against such blunt instruments, the protective gear was ineffective. Although Yong Chan had issued enhanced versions of the suits, with ceramic plates added to the chest and abdomen, even so, they could not withstand the immense strength of these iron cans. A single blow to a defender’s chest did not breach the bomb-proof suit, but the tremendous impact shattered the defender’s sternum. The defender was sent flying, blood spewing from their mouth mid-air, landing lifelessly. Others were struck on the head by these guys, although, They wore riot helmets, the impact left a massive dent in the helmet, and the head inside was instantly turned to mush. The originally low casualties among the defenders surged dramatically after these iron cans climbed the wall. At that moment, the captain of the city defense team, Huabudu, arrived with his hundred-man squad to reinforce the position. However, faced with such iron cans, they were at a loss. These iron cans were much smarter than the previous werewolf cavalry. While the werewolf cavalry mostly fought individually, these iron can soldiers. formed battle formations. In groups of three, they created mutual support. Trying to attack their flanks or underarms was not so easy. Moreover, these guys were wrapped from head to toe in impenetrable armor, and trying to break through their defenses head-on was simply a fantasy. The guard’s spears had been broken dozens of times, and not a single one could pierce their iron armor. At this moment, these iron cans were like heavy tanks on the city wall, moving as if in a no-man’s land. In an instant, they turned the tide of battle. Seeing this situation, Yang Chen knew he had to take action. If he didn’t act soon, the defensive line on the city wall might collapse immediately. He turned to high launch eye. And shouted, stay behind me. After saying that, he pulled down the visor of his helmet and, with a rustling sound, descended from the arrow. Tower. That’s right, today he wasn’t wearing a bomb suit, but the set of plate armor he had purchased for tens of thousands last time. This was. A perfect plate armor made of stainless steel, crafted using modern stamping technology. He had bought this at a high price from Bossgung, and. It had been tested multiple times before. In the cold weapon era, this set of plate armor was practically a bug level existence, unless hit by a stone projectile from a catapult. Otherwise, ordinary knives, guns, swords, and halberds were utterly useless against him. It was precisely because of this plate armor that Yang Chen had the confidence to appear on the battlefield himself. Of course, he hadn’t removed the vest UARD. Protective suit underneath. As for his personal guard, they were also the elite of the elite, each wearing double-layered battle armor. Even with two layers of bombsuits, the weight was much lighter than the iron armor of this era, and as for protection, the effectiveness was naturally doubled. Because of this, the morale of these guards was greatly boosted, even when they saw the enemy’s tanks pushing through the battlefield below, they were not worried. They still had another secret weapon in their hands, which was the chainsaws that Yang Chen had equipped them with just a couple of days ago. As they stepped out of the Arrow Tower, these guys had already started up their chainsaws. In an instant, the city wall was filled with the buzzing roar of motors, over 200 people wielding chainsaws, and the scene was quite impressive. As, for Yang Chen, he had long since taken out his EVO3, with the magazine fully loaded. Coming around the corner of the bastion, seeing the routed. Soldiers being pushed back by the iron cans, High Launch Eye beside Yang Chen shouted loudly, Everyone, get out of the way! The routed soldiers. seemed to see their savior and cleared a path while the iron cans who had been rampaging suddenly felt the pressure in front of them lighten. Looking up, they saw a figure in bright silver armor appear before them, instantly filled with excitement. These iron cans knew that anyone wearing such expensive armor on the battlefield must be an important general of the opposing side. Naturally, they were thrilled and charged. Forward, waving their weapons. The one at the front even threw his battle axe like a flying axe towards Yong Chen. Yong Chen did not dodge. high launch eye and another guard immediately rushed in front of him raising a massive bomb shield with two loud thuds the throne battle axe struck the bomb shield made of polymer bouncing off the two iron cans opposite were stunned the shields held by the two opponents were transparent and seemed very hard with their strength even if the opponent had an iron shield they could have made a dent with those two throws but now the opponent’s shield was completely unscathed which was beyond their comprehension before they could figure out what was happening The man in bright silver armor raised a strange machine in his hand, and it began to spew fire. A half-foot-long flame shot from the muzzle, accompanied by a strange da -da-da sound. The iron cans, originally charging forward bravely, seemed to be frozen in place, some people. Had already jumped into the air, only to fall directly from the sky, crashing hard to the ground, unable to move. Blood seeped out from beneath. Them, pooling on the ground. The once demoralized and on the brink of collapse defending troops, upon seeing the previously invincible tin. Khans being killed like this were first struck with shock, followed by a deafening cheer. Victory, victory, victory. Yang Chen knew that. At this moment, it was crucial to boost morale to keep the troops united. He took the lead and shouted loudly, and the clever Hai Lan Chien. Front of him naturally knew what to do and joined in the shouting. One passed to ten, ten passed to a hundred, and soon the entire city wall. Echoed with cries of victory. Hai Lan Chien and the others held their shields, protecting Yang Chen in front, while Yang Chen aimed his EVO3 at the Tin cans ahead, continuously calling them out one by one. This EV-03 was a .45 caliber killing machine, powerful and with strong penetration. Within a range of 100 meters, it not only had high accuracy but also excellent stopping power. Ordinary bulletproof vests were utterly useless against bullets of this caliber. As for the layer of iron armor on the opponents, that was even less effective. Although cold weapons. were ineffective against them when faced with these metal projectiles that had a muzzle velocity of 900 meters per second their iron armor was no different from being made of paper within effective range even a three millimeter thick homogeneous steel plate could be easily penetrated let alone the impure iron armor these people wore so the tin cans that had just been the tanks of the battlefield were now reduced to rolling boards in front of the evo3 they had no chance at all in an instant the tenor so who had been the most valiant and at The forefront of the charge were turned into a beehive by Yang Chen. After emptying a magazine, he turned and waved to the guards behind him. Charge. After nurturing these troops for a thousand days, the moment to use them had come, now was the time for them to shine. The vice-captain of the personal guard, Tai Huali, pulled down the glass visor of his helmet. Wielding a chainsaw, he roared loudly and charged forward, and immediately half of the more than 200 personal guards behind him surged forward. The remaining half was held back by Hai Lan Chai, forming. a protective line in front of Yang Chen. Seeing Hilan Chai remain so calm at this critical moment, Yang Chen couldn’t help but admire the guy even more. What a good lad, even in such a crucial moment, he still knows to care for his leader, truly a promising student. Meanwhile, the vice -captain Tai Huali had already led his men close to the tin cans. This time, over a hundred tin cans had climbed up the city wall, with more continuously scaling the heights. Although the first ten or so had been taken down by Yang Chen, their morale had not collapsed. The ones charging up behind were all eager to kill and make a name for themselves. However, they did not expect to run into a group of people dressed in black clothes and black armor, wielding unknown weapons. These seasoned veterans did not take Tai Huali and his group seriously. After all, before coming here, they had fought for many years in the 16 cities of Yinyun. Each of them had been through countless battles, and it was no exaggeration to say they had seen all kinds of opponents. Therefore, they looked down on the soldiers from these border towns. But as soon as they engaged, they realized something was off. Their spiked clouds shattered upon contact with the strange weapons in the hands of these opponents. The same happened with their iron bones and iron hammers. As soon as they clashed with the buzzing weapons in the opponent’s hands, sparks flew, and their weapons were split in two. Even more terrifying was that their shields were as flimsy as paper in front of the opponent’s weapons, providing no defense at all. They could be easily breached, and even their proud iron armor was no exception. Usually, the captain had. nothing to fear from knives guns swords or halberds but when faced with the buzzing weapons in the opponent’s hands they simply couldn’t hold their ground.a single hit sends sparks flying two hits can saw a large gash and three hits can dismember you completely now these iron cans were in a panic in the past their mere presence on the battlefield meant they were an unbeatable bug capable of sweeping through the entire field but now they were being pushed back facing the very real possibility of being swept away this caused many of the iron cans to start panicking as over a hundred of them who had climbed the city wall were quickly surrounded and cut off by more than a hundred members of the Royal Guard. One by one, they were disassembled and soon the city wall was filled with the creaking sounds of metal grinding against metal. Those unaware might have thought they had stumbled into a metal processing factory. Meanwhile, the defenders, who had been somewhat demoralized by the iron cans, were suddenly invigorated upon seeing the Lord’s Royal Guard push back the iron cans. At this moment, a soldier covered in. Seven or eight wounds jumped out. brothers let’s kill the enemy he shouted brandishing his spear and charging forward while the other soldiers filled with renewed courage followed their captain into the fray yang chen witnessing this scene felt a sense of relief wash over him this wall was finally holding he also noticed that the defenders were becoming clever they realized that their long spears couldn’t penetrate the iron cans defenses so they quickly adjusted their attack strategy many of the slingshots that had been positioned on the wall for long range strikes were now being utilized In groups of three, they adjusted the angle of the slingshots and began launching close range. Bombardments at the iron cans on the wall. The iron armor, immune to blades and axes, was equally ineffective against the high-speed stone. Projectiles fired from close range. The iron cans that had just climbed onto the wall were immediately mowed down by the barrage of stones, leaving a sea of corpses. Countless iron cans, having just reached the top, were struck by the stones and fell back down. 500 meters. South of Xianshan City, Gao Chang, Zhao Gongtang, and Zhang Yong were slowly advancing with the coalition of three families. The commanders of the three families had shifted their focus to the fierce battle on the city wall. At first, when they saw the wolf soldiers climbing the wall, everyone remained calm. After all, they didn’t know if the wolf soldiers could actually take the wall. But as the battle intensified, the iron cans began to gain the upper hand. The three commanders immediately waved their hands, signaling their subordinates to speed up. They had only gone halfway when they saw one iron can after another being pushed back down by the defenders on the wall. Ha, it seems the iron pagoda of Qingshan City isn’t all that impressive after all, sneered Zhang Yong, standing on the right. Zhao Gongtang, whose face had been purple, was now looking even darker. No one expected that a battle they should have easily won would turn into a stalemate. These iron cans were the elite of the elite from Qingshan City. Having fought alongside the Zhao family for years, the reason Qingshan City stood firm among the Sixteen cities of Yanyun was precisely because of these heavy infantry. One could say they were their trump card, this time, he had brought three teams, totaling 3,000 men, to assist in the siege. But now, he watched helplessly as his iron pagoda was pushed back, leaving Zhao. Gongtang utterly astonished. Xianshan city was surprisingly formidable? Zhang Yong’s mocking remarks made Zhao Gongtang lose his composure. Heh, yes. Our iron pagoda is nothing special, but it seems the wolf soldiers from Wanzhou aren’t doing much better either? However, I heard that Wanzhou has more than just wolf soldiers, right? If not, brother Zhang, should I withdraw the iron pagoda and let your Wanzhou take the lead? Before Zhang Yong could respond, Gao Chang spoke up first. Hey, brother Zhao, the battle has reached such a critical point, this is not the time for a contest of wills. We must gather our strength and take this city wall. Otherwise, if the enemy regains their composure and pushes us off the wall, the blood of our brave warriors will have been shed for nothing. At this moment, Gao Chang interjected, fearing that Zhao Gongtang and Zhang Yong might fall out. After all, they still had people on the wall, and now was the time to hold firm. If either side showed weakness now, there would be no need to fight, at least not today. Zhao Gongtang was someone who understood the gravity of the situation. And upon hearing Gao Chang’s words, he merely snorted and fell silent. Zhang Yong, however, shifted his gaze to Gao Chang. Brother Gao. Let’s be clear, we are merely guest troops here to assist your Gao family in battle, but with the war reaching this point, Zhang Yon’s meaning was clear, we are here to help you. But at this stage, we are the only ones putting in the effort. What about you? At this moment, Gao Chang chuckled, I was just about to bring that up. I heard brother Zhang that you brought a vanguard unit with you? On the city wall, the once unstoppable iron cans had now been pushed back to the edge by the fiercely motivated defending troops. Even the first batch of wolf cavalry that had climbed the wall was now driven to a section near the middle. At this moment, these dozens of iron cans, along with a Dozen wolf soldiers formed a back-to-back battle formation. Surrounded by the defending troops on the wall, they faced rows of spear -wielding soldiers. Behind these spearmen were members of the personal guard, each wielding buzzing chainsaws. The city wall was littered with severed limbs and blood, making the ground slippery. The iron cans were now filled with despair. They were thoroughly intimidated by the buzzing weapons. In the hands of the personal guard, their once-proud impenetrable armor felt as fragile as paper against the enemy’s strange weaponry. They could. Notwithstand a single blow, and the more than 300 who had climbed the wall together were now nearly all lost. Both sides had reached. A bottleneck, the last iron can on the wall, with the final siege ladder behind them, had already been destroyed by stones launched from the bastion. Below the wall, the wolf cavalry was engaged in a frantic exchange of fire with the defending troops on the wall. In the distance, the central camp remained 300 meters away from the wall, not advancing any further. It seemed both sides were plotting their final strike. Just then, the defending troops on the wall suddenly began to shift their formation, slowly opening two passages. The iron cans, arranged. In a hedgehog formation, saw the large slingshots being pushed through the passages and shouted in alarm. The leading iron can shouted loudly, ready to lead his men in a final charge. But after just two steps, he was struck down by a warrior in shining silver armor. Immediately. After, a rain of stones fell upon them, along with two incendiary bottles thrown their way. Instantly, the last 30 or so iron cans were filled. With screams, their armor, which was supposed to protect them, had become a burden. They could not run fast, and there was no way to retreat. Some iron cans, dazed by the flames, could only despairingly jump off the wall, screaming. The remaining wolf cavalry fared no better, they did not wear the same kind of plate armor as the iron cans. Their leather armor offered little protection against such stone projectiles. A fist-sized stone could crush bones and shatter tendons upon impact. In the end, seven or eight of the last dozen wolf cavalry were brutally killed. Meanwhile, the surrounding spearmen shouted loudly as they advanced. The densely packed spears thrust forward towards these enemies, the wolf cavalry’s leather armor could no longer bear the strain, the iron plates inside being pierced one after another, as screams echoed, they fell. To the ground. As for those iron cans, their situation was slightly better, although they weren’t pierced, they were pushed against the city. Wall by the spears and then one by one shoved off the wall. The area by the wall was filled with cries, and it was clear that this last batch of enemies was about to be cleared out. But just then, a tremendous screech suddenly rang out from the sky. Yang Shan, standing in the center of the crowd, instinctively shrank his neck. In that moment of lowering his head, he saved his own life. He felt a massive shadow swoosh past. Above him. Then, a creaking metallic sound of friction came from his armor, and when he raised his head, he discovered that a large bird had just flown over him, and that metallic sound was from its massive claws scratching his back. The bear warrior couldn’t help but feel relieved. that he had just lowered his head otherwise that golden eagle’s claws would have surely caught him on the head although he wore a hard metal helmet if the golden eagle had grabbed him it would have undoubtedly lifted him into the air by his head if that happened the consequences would be unimaginable just thinking about how he had almost been robbed of his crystal by this golden eagle made young chin furious and it was the first time he had felt such rage almost instinctively he raised his evo3 and pulled the trigger at the eagle soaring high above the Advantage of this large-caliber EV-03 became apparent at that moment. A standard submachine gun typically has an effective range of about 150 meters, and in reality, its lethality diminishes significantly beyond 50 meters. This is a common flaw of most 9mm submachine guns, but the one he was using fired 11.43 caliber bullets. With greater power and a longer range, its effective range was around 200 meters, maintaining its power within that distance. The Golden Eagle was massive, having been circling high in the sky, and upon receiving orders, it glided down from above to ambush Yang Chen. Due to the noisy battlefield and the fact that it was coming from behind, the sound was very faint. Now that it had missed its strike and wanted to quickly escape danger, it wouldn’t be easy. After all, with its weight of several hundred kilograms, it would require tremendous lift to ascend quickly. At that moment, it was flapping its wings frantically, but the EVO-3s bullets were already on their way. Yang Chen fired while charging forward quickly closing the distance to the golden eagle. After emptying one magazine, he swiftly replaced it with another and the eagle above began to rain feathers. Before long, blood poured down like a waterfall. Indeed, the eagle’s belly had been turned into a sieve by Yang Chen’s relentless fire. The eagle let out a series of mournful cries, wobbling as it flew away from the top of the wall. But it hadn’t gotten far from the battlefield when it plummeted from the sky, crashing down hard onto the battlefield beside the bastion. From a distance, Gao Chang nearly spat out a mouthful of blood upon seeing this scene. That golden eagle was one of his few battle pets, but there was no time to dwell on that as dozens of dark shadows were continuously circling in the sky above the city wall. Then, finding the right angle, they dove down one after another, resembling a squadron of fighter jets that had once formed up in the air to dive bomb. However, this time, these eagles were not dropping bombs. Instead, they were massive dark figures that fell from the sky, each one growing larger as they descended, ultimately crashing against the wall with a thunderous boom. Some even landed directly in the midst of the densely packed defending soldiers who barely had time to comprehend what was happening before being smashed into a pulp by the colossal shadows plummeting from above. The defending soldiers fell at this moment, the guard’s state of panic gradually stabilized. Everyone looked up ahead and was taken aback for those dark figures were slowly rising from the city wall. These creatures stood about two and a half meters. tall, even taller than the iron cans they had seen before. Similar to the iron cans, their bodies were also straight cylindrical shapes. The only difference was that these beings were not clad in iron armor, instead, a layer of fur was exposed. They wore only leather pants on their lower bodies and combat boots on their feet. Moreover, although they appeared humanoid, they had the head of a black bear. Their heads were covered in black fur and the bizarre part was that a human face was growing on the front of the black bear’s head. Seeing such a thing, Yang Chen was dumbfounded. At this moment he could no longer distinguish whether these creatures were human or bear. It took him a while to regain his composure. Could this be the legendary half-orc? What surprised him even more was that the other side had actually executed an air assault tactic. They had directly airdropped these half-orcs onto the top of the city wall. The eagles that had completed the airdrop clearly feared being killed like the one just now. So after finishing their drop, they flapped their wings and quickly ascended, leaving the battlefield. Meanwhile, Over twenty half -orc bear warriors stood on the city wall. All the guards were stunned, looking at these half-human, half -beast warriors, unsure of how to proceed. The bear warriors did not immediately launch a fierce attack, after all, they had just fallen from a great height and were still dazed. After a moment of recovery, these tough-skinned, muscular beings finally regained their senses. At this time, the vice-captain of the guard, Tai Hawali, pulled the starter cord of the chainsaw, and the chainsaw roared back to life. With a buzzing sound, Tai Hawali. was the first to charge forward with the chainsaw. The bear warrior at the front might not have fully recovered from its earlier stupor. Before, it could react. Tai Hawali rushed up close and swung the chainsaw directly at its leg. Despite the bear’s thick skin, it could not withstand the high-speed friction of the chainsaw chain. It let out a terrible scream and fell to the ground. A thigh as thick as a wooden post was instantly severed in half and blood sprayed out like a water gun. Yang Chen, watching from behind, couldn’t help but furrow his brow. The Chainsaw had already suffered significant wear and tear from battling the iron cans, cutting through their weapons and breaking their armor. Otherwise, with just this one strike, it could have directly severed the bear warrior’s thigh. Perhaps seeing Taihuali’s fierce bravery in taking down a bear warrior, the other soldiers on the wall were invigorated, shouting as they charged forward with their long spears. At this moment, the bear warriors, who had just been dazed, immediately reacted. Seeing Taihuali charging at them with the chainsaw, they remained calm. 1. of them casually grabbed an iron can nearby and swung it over tai huali who was in the heat of battle never expected the bear warrior to be so domineering he was immediately knocked back by the iron can that was swung at him the guards who had just been filled with morale were instantly dumbfounded those iron cans were already fierce enough but in front of these bear warriors they were completely outmatched at this moment yangchen also understood that the reason these bear warriors did not bring weapons during their airdrop was not due to arrogance Instead, in their eyes, everything could be used as a weapon. With the first bear warrior leading the way, the others followed suit, directly, grabbing whatever was nearby. Whether it was an iron can or a wolf cavalry, as long as they were caught in their hands, they became weapons. In their grasp moreover, once these guys start swinging, the soldiers on the city wall have no way to get close to them. Two members of the guard with chainsaws tried to approach the leading bear warrior from the side. As a result, one was swept away by a bear warrior behind him. with a tin can while the other was directly nailed to the ground by that bear warrior who slammed the tin can onto his head like a nail. His head was instantly crushed into his chest. This scene caused some soldiers on the front line to break down. However, there were also brave warriors who adjusted their slingshots and began shooting at these bear warriors. But the stones they shot out were either swatted away or hit. The bears without causing any harm. At this moment, Yang Chen also understood why they weren’t wearing armor. Because for them, wearing armor. or not made no difference their skin had a powerful protective ability wearing armor was actually a burden for them in just this short time the soldiers on the city wall had been killed by these bear warriors five or six dozen of them yangchin couldn’t retreat now he had come to the front line under the escort of high launch i and others he raised his evo3 and began to spray bullets at the bear warriors in front duh today the crisp sound of gunfire rang out again on the city wall fortunately although these bear warriors had tough skin and thick flesh They had not yet transcended the realm of carbon-based lifeforms. No matter how thick their skin was, it couldn’t stop the metal storm in Yang. Chen’s hands. The projectiles, traveling at over 900 meters per second, turned the chests of the bear warriors across into a bloody mess. Finally, after firing more than 20 rounds, the first bear warrior in the front collapsed with a thud. The originally crumbling soldiers. Chirred. Then came a whoosh sound as a shadow shot through the air. It pierced through the second giant bear, going straight through its chest, and then fell off the city wall. It turned out to be a large yellow crossbow in front of the right bastion that had adjusted its aim and shot a deadly arrow from afar. At the same time, Hilan Chai, standing in front of Yang Chen, seized the opportunity to drop his shield. He swung a Molotov cocktail and threw it at the third bear warrior who raised his left hand to block. With a crash, he shattered the Molotov cocktail in mid-air, and this was great. The liquid inside splashed all over his head and face, along with sparks, instantly igniting this giant. bear into a walking torch. The bear warrior let out a series of screams, running wildly on the city wall, disrupting not only his own formation but also forcing the soldiers back several dozen meters. In the end, realizing he was beyond saving, this guy actually let out a roar and charged towards the soldier’s defense line. Seeing that the opponent was using a strategy of mutual destruction, Yang Chen couldn’t let him succeed. He had to waste another magazine, shooting the giant bear down in the middle of its charge. But in just this short time, the bear warriors on the opposite side had gained a breather. These guys actually swung the tin cans in their hands and threw them towards Yang Chen. Yang Chen! And Hai Lan Chai could only dodge left and right to avoid these flying projectiles. Meanwhile, the giant bears rushed to the front, picking up the body of the bear warrior that Yang Chen had just killed and holding it up as a meat shield charging towards Yang Chen. At this moment, Yang Chen knew he couldn’t withstand a direct confrontation and could only shout loudly to retreat. He turned and ran towards the arrow tower. because he knew he couldn’t withstand the opponent’s frontal assault. Only by entering the arrow tower and making good use of the advantageous terrain and bunkers could he withstand the enemy. Hai Lan Chai and the others fought desperately behind him to block the charge of these bear warriors. Clearly, they all knew that the safety of Qian Shan city depended entirely on Yang Chen, but soon, the last line of defense organized by Hai Lan Chai and several guards was pushed aside by the formation of those bear warriors. Yang Chen couldn’t afford to be sad, he rolled and crawled into the arrow tower in front of the fortress. This arrow tower was built with red bricks and giant stones. Although it had just been completed, it was very sturdy and durable. At the top of the tower was a large yellow crossbow, and at this moment, the operators of these crossbows had no time to shoot back at the lookout on the city wall. Instead, they turned their aim towards the bear warriors charging along the wall towards the fortress. Having rushed into the arrow tower, young Chen ordered the soldiers behind him to lock the heavy door, then quickly. made his way to the second floor, found a window, and began to fire outside. After two magazines were emptied, the bear warriors finally slowed. Down, the meat shields in front of them had been utterly destroyed by Yang Chen. One bear warrior had even been pierced through the chest by the large yellow crossbow. However, they still resolutely continued to charge towards the arrow tower as they had realized that this guy in shiny silver armor, Yang Chen, was definitely a big shot from Chinchon City. They understood the principle of capturing the king first. Meanwhile. Yang Chen in the arrow tower was sweating profusely as he was down to his last magazine of bullets. The ammunition he had brought was already exhausted, and due to continuous firing, the gun barrel had begun to smoke. There was no way he could hold off these bear warriors like this. Just as he was waiting for the barrel to cool down, those bear warriors had already reached the door of the arrow tower, smashing the thick, wooden door on the first floor to pieces with a single punch. Fortunately, the door had been intentionally built only 1.8 meters high to reduce. The attack area, a normal person could squeeze through, but these bear warriors, each standing at two and a half meters tall with waist says, thick as barrels could not get through such a door. However, although they couldn’t squeeze in, they surrounded the arrow tower, smashing the windows on the upper floors one punch after another, then reaching in to grab wildly. At that moment, Yang Chen felt an extreme fear for the first time, luckily, he had just made it to the third floor, or he might have been grabbed by those bear warriors just now. In such a perilous. Situation, he had to consider whether he should cross back to avoid the storm. If he didn’t leave, he could die at any moment, but if he did. Leave, Chienchon City would truly be defenseless. All the significant investments made before would go down the drain. Not far in front of the. City wall, the Gao family coalition saw the scene on the wall and felt a sense of relief. Gao Chang smiled, it seemed that capturing Chienchon. City was a sure thing. On the other side, Gao Yong stroked his long beard with a smile on his face. Only Zhao Gongtang standing in the middle. looked rather grim. Why? It was simple. He had been outdone. The iron-canned soldiers he had previously lined up were already the elite iron pagodas of their Qingshan city. When these iron pagodas appeared on the battlefield, their effect was akin to that of tanks, almost capturing the city wall. Unfortunately, in the end, it was unclear what means the enemy had used to push them back. At this moment, the Zhang family’s vanguard battalion was dominating the city wall. Compared to their iron pagodas, if those bear berserkers were tanks, then the bear warriors were super super super heavy tanks. Although there were only a little over 20 of them, their power far surpassed that of the iron pagodas. Fortunately, it was said that the number of warriors in this vanguard battalion was not large, if they were to have over 10,000 like their iron pagodas, then the Zhang family of Muang Prefecture would sweep across the southern foothills of Yunmang Mountain and unify the 16 cities of Yinyun. Thinking of this, Zhao Gongtang felt a chill run down his spine at this moment, his nephew Zhao Ziyang had a face full of. Indignation, uncle, should we send the heavy arrow brigade up? Zhao Gongtang shot him a glare and then shook his head, his nephew just couldn’t keep his cool. But it was understandable, after all, he was still young and inevitably a bit hot-headed. At this time, seeing that the city wall had already been swept clear by their own bear warriors, Zhao Gongtang felt a great sense of relief. He glanced at Gao Chang, today’s. Airborne joint operation was a result of their collaboration. Previously, he had always looked down on the Gao family from the frontier, thinking they were uncivilized and lacked any real ability. But now it seemed that the Gao family did have some hidden skills. At the very least, being able to command fierce birds of prey was no small feat he smiled at Gao Chang and said, Brother Gao, the city wall has been cleared, shouldn’t. We start the general assault now? Gao Chang also greeted Zhang Yong with a smile, that’s right, we can begin. With that, he waved his hand. vigorously, signaling the coalition forces in the camp to launch their attack. However, as soon as his hand fell, he replaced his expression. With a cold one, just moments ago he had forced a smile. Although he was happy to take down Chinchon City, the thought of the battle pet that had just died in front of the city wall made his heart bleed. In this day and age, raising such a battle pet was no easy task. Moreover, that Golden Eagle had been with him for over a decade since childhood. To lose it today in this battle was truly no different from losing a son. At this moment, his heart was shattered, relay my orders, whoever can capture that Yang Chen alive, I will reward them with 5,000 gold. I want to dismember him into pieces to comfort my eagle’s spirit in the heavens. Capture Yang Chen alive, reward of 5,000. Soon, orderlies were relaying Gao Chang’s commands to the front lines and the already prepared army, upon hearing this order, was filled with fervor. The vanguard, walking at the forefront, continuously struck their long knives against the shields in their other hands. In just a few minutes. They had arrived at the foot of the city wall. At this moment, the wall was in chaos, with berserkers sweeping across the entire battlement. All the defending soldiers were fighting for themselves, and the reason they had not collapsed was entirely because Yongchen was still desperately resisting in that arrow tower. At this moment, he was using all his skills. When the EVO-3’s bullets ran out, he switched to his handgun. When the handgun’s bullets were exhausted, he pulled out the Falcon 58, along with various incendiary bottles. Fortunately, the arrow tower. was high and sturdy enough, relying on it he had shot down two bear warriors from within. However, he was also on the brink of running out. Of ammunition. He was prepared to cross back to Blue Star at any moment. But just then, a strange buzzing sound suddenly came from the. Distance. No matter how noisy the battlefield was, it couldn’t drown out this peculiar frequency. Even the bear warriors who were besieging the. Arrow tower stopped their hands and looked up at the city wall. Over 200 meters away from the wall, on the coalition command platform. Gao Chang, Zhang Yong, and Zhao Gongtang were also looking around in confusion. The sound was indeed too unusual, and they had no idea from which direction it was coming. Unable to locate the source, a sense of unease lingered in their hearts. Especially for Zhao Gongtang, a seasoned veteran, a vague sense of crisis was rising within him. This kind of warning had saved his life multiple times on the battlefield. Relay the order to the 3rd Battalion’s men to hurry back. Before Zhao Gongtang’s command could be passed down, a loud rumble came from the rear. Camp, Gao Chang, Zhang Yong, and the others turned to look, only to see that the main gate of their camp had been violently smashed open by a strange vehicle. Accompanying this bizarre vehicle were the supplies they had left in the camp.At this moment, the soldiers from the supply camp were all running wildly, howling like ghosts, wishing their parents had given them two more legs. Meanwhile, that strange vehicle paid no mind to the soldiers from the supply camp and continued to charge towards the central formation ahead. Its speed was such that even the fastest. Galloping horse could not match it. Those supply soldiers who stood in front of the vehicle were directly knocked aside, and those unfortunate, enough to fall to the ground were crushed under its wheels, bursting on the spot. The sight made the commanders of the Allied forces, including Gao Chang, feel their scalps tingle. Rear troops, quickly, turn, protect the carriage, protect the carriage. Zhao Gongtang, experienced in warfare, was the first to react, shouting loudly. Zhang Yong was also flustered, issuing commands for the soldiers following the Gao family too. quickly assist against the wolf cavalry attacking Shanshan city. Gao Chang also ordered the front troops to halt their advance. Everyone was frightened by the sudden appearance of this strange vehicle. The vehicle was about 10 meters long, covered in iron plating, with a total of 8 wheels on either side and on top there was a dome-like protrusion resembling a turtle shell. What was most puzzling was that a long tube was propped up in front of this raised dome. Even Zhao Gongtang and Zhang Yong who had fought for many years had never seen such a peculiar. war vehicle. At this moment, the Iron Pagoda of Qingshan City reacted the fastest as they had three formations in total. For this siege, Zhao Gongtang had only dispatched two formations, leaving one in the Central Army. Upon receiving the order, the Iron Pagoda immediately changed direction and positioned itself in front of the command platform. Heaven’s punishment? A thousand heavy infantry and iron cans surrounded the elevated platform where Gao Chang and the others stood. This immediately calmed the hearts of the three, while the rear troops of the Gao family, receiving Gao Chang’s orders, also transformed from rear to front. They suddenly turned and then guarded in front of this Xiao family’s Iron Pagoda. Although these Gao family soldiers were not as elite as the Iron Pagoda, they had the advantage in numbers, with at least two to three thousand men. Positioned in front of the Iron Pagoda, they formed several dense walls of people. Moreover, they had already begun to form ranks according to their officers’ commands, with shield bearers in front and spear throwers behind. At this time, the Wolf Cavalry, also receiving orders, began to retreat quickly, circling around the command platform and the military formation ahead. These Wolf Cavalrymen whistled and waved their curved sabers as they charged towards the rapidly speeding iron vehicle. In less than a few seconds, the two sides collided. The Wolf Cavalrymen swung their curved sabers and threw their spears, launching an attack on the iron vehicle. Unfortunately, their steel blades merely sparked against the iron shell, causing no damage whatsoever. Their throne spears were deflected off the iron shell. They inflicted no harm on the strange vehicle but two unfortunate souls were directly hit by it. Two massive wolves, along with their riders, were slammed into and then crushed beneath the iron shell. The soldiers in the front formation even heard the sounds of bones cracking and bodies bursting. Crack, crack, puff, puff. As the iron shell ruthlessly rolled over, a mist of blood erupted around its wheels. This scene made everyone watching feel a wave of nausea. At this moment, Zhao Gongtang could no longer hide anything, he shouted loudly from the platform, fire, heavy. Arrows. Just below their command platform, five large horse-drawn carriages appeared, carrying launch nests that were significantly larger than those from a few days ago at the city wall. Additionally, behind them, the steam-powered carriages and their boilers were also a size. Larger .So this is the trump card that Zhao Gongtang has been hiding in his hand, the heavy steam catapult. At this moment, under his command, the operators were frantically shoveling coal into the boiler to build up pressure. Before long, the pressure reached the standard, and then the operator in front simply adjusted the firing angle and began to launch. Woo woo woo woo this time, what was launched were spears as thick as. A child’s arm, clearly more powerful than the short spears fired a few days ago. On the battlefield of this era, this was definitely a heavy weapon. On par with Ikati Usha. In the past, the Zhao family of Qingshan City had used this weapon to create countless miracles on the battlefield. When the coalition forces organized by the 16 cities of Yinyong launched their expedition to the northern desert, they had used this weapon to severely damage the then -dominant cavalry of the Yan people. The invincible cavalry of the Yan crashed into their formation, blood, streaming from their heads, yet they made no progress. But today, no miracle unfolded, although the heavy arrows they launched hit that strange vehicle dozens of times, they still couldn’t harm it in the slightest, and many of the heavy arrows even broke upon impact. The Three Leaders of the coalition were left dumbfounded. What kind of vehicle is this that it is so sturdy? At this moment, that strange vehicle had already approached the formation formed by the Gao family army. In front of this formation was a three-row high wall of shields from which hundreds of several-meter-long spears protruded. Such a spear formation would deter even the most formidable heavy cavalry from charging. The strange vehicle was no exception. It had now stopped in front of the formation. Seeing this scene, the three commanders on the platform finally breathed. a sigh of relief goodness i thought there was truly nothing in this world that you were afraid of but the next scene left the three of them stunned they saw the turtle shell on top of the strange vehicle begin to rotate and then the tube in front of the shell aimed at the formation boom boom boom the iron pipe spewed flames half a meter long and a bloody storm erupted over the soldiers in front of the vehicle black smoke billowed filling the sky with blood mist and severed limbs the originally orderly formation instantly had a huge gap it’s Should be noted that this was a formation seven rows thick. The first two rows were sword and shield soldiers and spearmen, and behind them were, three more rows of sword and shield soldiers and two rows of archers, ready to fill in. But at this moment, a three meter wide gap was blasted, right through the thick seven rows of soldiers. The soldiers in that gap had all vanished, no, they should be said to have been blasted to. Bits. Meanwhile, the turtle shell on top of the vehicle continued to slowly turn, and the cannon in front began to sweep from side to side, further widening the gap. The soldiers in front of the command platform were dumbfounded, they had no idea what weapon the enemy was using. All they heard was a series of thunderous booms, and then their comrades beside them turned to dust. This caused many soldiers to collapse on the spot, some began to scatter in panic, while others knelt on the ground, praying fervently to the heavens. Such an attack, in their eyes, was divine punishment. In less than 30 seconds, the Gao family army in front had collapsed. At this time, the strange vehicle also ceased its bombardment and slowly began to move forward again. Moments later, it arrived in front of the Iron Pagoda formation of Qingshan City. It must be said that the Iron Pagoda of Qingshan City was indeed a battle-hardened elite, although they did not know what the enemy in front of them was. They had seen the collapse of the front lines, yet they remained unaffected, steadfastly forming their ranks to guard the high platform. And when the armored vehicle saw that there was such a resolute formation in front of the high platform, it also slowed its speed. The vehicle. came to a stop in front of the formation, and the turret on top began to slowly rotate, lowering the cannon barrel, preparing for another round. Of bombardment dot on the high platform, Zhao Gongtang looked as if he were about to explode with rage, quick, disperse, retreat, retreat. Unfortunately, it was already too late. The booming sound of cannon fire erupted again, and the armored vehicle began its frenzied barrage. A base’s worth of ammunition was expended, and the iron-floating pagoda formation in front of the platform was no different from the previous Gao. family’s military formation. It was directly blasted through, creating a three-meter wide gap and at this moment the iron floaters were no longer as calm as before. Many had already started to flee in a panic. The elite iron floating pagoda formation guarding the high platform scattered in disarray and the armored vehicle did not rush to pursue them. Instead, it calmly began to elevate its cannon. The three coalition commanders standing on the platform were instantly terrified when they saw the dark cannon muzzle aimed at them. Gao Chang reacted the fastest. With a whistle, a shadow dove down from the sky. Gao Chang, moving with a speed unmatched for his age, rushed to the edge of the platform and leaped. Just as he jumped off the platform, the shadow arrived, and a pair of sharp claws grabbed him mid-air. The golden eagle then flapped. Its wings furiously, soaring into the clouds with Gao Chang. The main character of the coalition had thus escaped. Zhang Yong watched and cursed. Loudly, but he too reacted quickly, leaping off the edge of the platform. However, he did not have a flying eagle to catch him, instead, several. Wolf cavalry were waiting below the platform. As he was about to hit the ground, several bio-soldiers on the wolf cavalry leaped up to catch him. Although he crashed hard onto the ground, the bio-wolf cavalry acted as a cushion. So, Zhang Yong was unharmed, though a bit dizzy, he was quickly pulled up by other wolf cavalry and whisked away on a wolf’s back. At this moment, Zhang Yong did not forget to call out to his soldiers. Quick, sound the horn, let the berserkers retreat. Those berserkers were the elite of their forces. Now that the siege of Chianshan, city was a lost cause, he did not want to see his elite troops all perish at the city gates. Soon, a strange horn sounded from the backs of the giant wolves. The berserkers, who had been sweeping across the city walls, immediately slowed their assault, turning in confusion to look down at the city. After listening for a while and confirming the orders, they quickly jumped down from the wall, led by a giant bear. Among the three commanders, the one in the worst situation was Zhao Gongtang. The platform was over 10 meters high, and he had no wolf cavalry to cushion his fall, nor did he have Gao Chang’s flying eagle to relay him in the air. He could only grit his teeth and jump down. Fortunately, there were a few steam carriages belonging to their side below the platform. One of the steam catapults adjusted its cannon and fired into the air. What shot out was actually a giant net, originally intended for capturing ferocious beasts in the wild but unexpectedly became a lifeline for Zhao and his nephew. The two of them jumped down from the platform and were caught by the net, which effectively cushioned their fall. Although they still landed heavily, at least they did not lose their lives. Meanwhile, the high platform they had just occupied was now engulfed. In flames, with wood splintering everywhere. It had been reduced to powder by the rapid-fire cannon from the armored vehicle. The command. Tower was shattered, and the highest command of the coalition had vanished. The coalition, which had been slowly advancing towards the city. Walls, was now bewildered. How could they be about to attack the city when the crystal behind them had been stolen? And with the highest command. Gone, how could they continue the fight? Just as the coalition was uncertain whether to advance or retreat, Zhang Yong was already riding on a wolf’s back, leading hundreds of wolf cavalry through the front lines. He shouted loudly to the soldiers of Nguanzu to retreat. With that shout, the soldiers of Nguanzu immediately understood. Fortunately, most of the cavalry from Nguanzu this time were powerful wolf riders, with very few infantry. Upon hearing Zhang Yang’s call, these men immediately broke away from the formation and began to retreat with him. The berserkers on the city wall did the same, after jumping down from the wall, they closely followed the wolf riders and started to retreat. As for the Gao family army, they were even more bewildered. The command platform had been destroyed and Gao Chang had disappeared, they had no idea what to do next. Fortunately, Gao Chang had not lost his wits. Although he had escaped from the high platform, he hadn’t gone far. Soon, he appeared. riding on the back of a golden eagle hovering above the Gao family army. Quickly retreat, fall back from both sides. Gao Chang shouted, loudly from the eagle’s back. Most of the Gao family army were light infantry and light cavalry and upon hearing Gao Chang’s orders, they retreated very quickly. They soon began to scatter and flee from both sides of the battlefield. The most unfortunate were the iron floating. Towers of Qingshan City, these heavily armored infantry were already slow to move on the battlefield, although they had also received the retreat. Orders brought by Zhao Gongtang, these guys, clad in heavy armor, could hardly run fast. They had just slowly turned around, preparing to escape, when the imposing armored vehicle had already caught up. The vehicle stopped behind the military formation, turned its cannon, and unleashed. A barrage on the iron floating towers. This armored vehicle was equipped with a 23 caliber machine gun, although the caliber was not large. The power was significant. The key was that this thing could fire continuously, one shot would turn any iron floating tower or tin can into. Rubble. one shell could sweep across a wide area. Those heavy infantry, which could be considered tanks on the cold weapon battlefield, were completely like a flock of sheep waiting to be slaughtered in the face of such modern firearms. After a few rounds, over a hundred people were killed. Meanwhile, on a distant carriage, Zhao Gongtang was galloping away, and upon seeing this scene, his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. These iron floating towers were the elite blood and sweat that the Zhao family had honed over many years, although not many were brought. This time, he could not just watch them be consumed on the battlefield. Quick, send a message. Tell the iron floating towers to take off. Their armor and scatter to escape do not gather together. Zhao Gongtang loudly instructed the messenger beside him to relay the orders to. Those iron floating towers. Although these iron floating towers fought bravely, they were not very bright. This was naturally related to their upbringing. To train these guys strong physiques, they had been selected by the Zhao family since their teenage years and continuously exercised. And honed their bodies. Of course, during this process, the Zhao family would also give them some drugs to make them fearless of pain and grow taller and stronger. Although the drugs were powerful, they naturally affected these people’s intelligence. So many times, these heavy infantry were quite clumsy on the battlefield, not very agile. At this moment, these heavy infantry had become the primary targets being chased and attacked by the wheeled armored vehicle. However, these armored vehicles were not without their drawbacks, perhaps due to a lack of operators. They could only drive for a while, getting closer to the enemy, and then stop to fire. This greatly reduced their lethality. At this time, Yang Chen and the Bastion looked at the situation below the city wall and also breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, Grand returned. It turned out that before the battle began, he had secretly sent Grand out of the city overnight. The destination for leaving the city was the place where he had first discovered the biological laboratory, the research institute guarded by flying and fire-breathing tigers, previously, when he was. excavating that research institute he hadn’t been able to fully explore it due to time constraints however in the underground warehouse of that institute he still found quite a few abandoned armored vehicles however those armored vehicles were all in a state of disrepair and with his basic mechanical knowledge he definitely couldn’t fix these machines although he couldn’t do it grand was more than capable this guy was originally the defense commander of the 203rd institute and he himself came from an armored unit not only could he drive armored vehicles, but he could also repair them. It was precisely because he learned this information that he sent Gran out. The goal was for Gran to quickly repair those armored vehicles and then drive them back. At that time, Yangchen thought that with these natives, they had no means. Even if Gran wasn’t there, he could still hold the city. And if Gran could repair two armored vehicles and bring them back, that would be even better. If he couldn’t bring them back, it wouldn’t matter. But he truly didn’t expect that at this critical moment today, the armored vehicle. Grand brought back would become his last lifeline. And this lifeline, it seemed, was indeed very useful. At this moment, this armored vehicle was rampaging across the battlefield, continuously pushing and sweeping. Wherever it went, it truly swept away the enemy like a whirlwind. Regardless of whether they were bear warriors, wolf cavalry, or tin cans, they were all knocked down to the ground as if they were nothing. Right. Now, this armored vehicle was sweeping away the remaining enemies on the battlefield. After defeating a formation of Tin Can soldiers, it chased. After another group of wolf cavalry and bear warriors. The wolf cavalry were fine, they rode on massive warwolves and fled at incredible speed. But the bear warriors had a much harder time. Although they were immensely strong and ferocious on the battlefield facing such a metal behemoth, their strength was simply insufficient. One bear warrior, cornered and frantic, seemed unwilling to run any longer and charged straight. At the armored vehicle. The result was predictable, the armored vehicle didn’t even lose a bit of paint. Instead, the bear warrior was sent flying. Over 10 meters and hadn’t even gotten up from the ground when the armored vehicle caught up, crushing him into a pulp with a loud crunch. As for the other bear warriors, seeing such a scene, they immediately dared not entertain any other thoughts. In a panic, they fled with their heads down, while the armored vehicle came to a stop. The turret rotated again, beginning a frenzied barrage against the fleeing bear warriors. Ahead. Those once formidable bear warriors who seemed unbeatable in the eyes of the defenders on the city wall were like paper in front of the 23mm caliber machine gun, easily torn to shreds in just a few shots. The defenders on the wall, witnessing this scene, saw their previously low morale rise. When they saw those bear warriors being blown apart, everyone raised their weapons and began to cheer. Only Yang Chen, standing on the wall, kept shaking his head, truly it was grand. This wheeled armored vehicle, while moving, couldn’t fire continuously. 2. Shoot, it had to stop, and the reason for this was that only Grand was driving. He had to act as both the driver and the weapon operator. When he wanted to fire, he had to stop the vehicle and move to the weapon operating position. This also significantly reduced the vehicle’s effectiveness. However, now was not the time for them on the wall to watch the fun, although the enemy below the wall had already collapsed, relying solely on Grand, it would be difficult for them to achieve significant results. Brothers, General Grand is back. He is right below the city. The enemy has been defeated by us, and now is the perfect time to expand our victories and take revenge. I now declare that everyone should. Leave the city to kill the enemy, all spoils of war can be kept by you, three tents for yourselves, go. The defenders, who had been cut into. Several small segments, had gradually regrouped on the wall, everyone looked at the scene below the city wall, their morale greatly boosted. At. This moment, Yang Chen reappeared before them and issued the latest orders. Like an indestructible cockroach, Hua Bu Du, despite just having. His wounds bandaged and still bleeding was the first to jump out in response to Yang Chen’s call. Everyone, let’s leave the city and kill the enemy. Thanks to the lord of the city for the rewards. Thank you, my lord, for the rewards. Countless soldiers on the city wall began to cheer, as they would be allowed to keep 30% of the spoils. This was already very generous. However, the city gate had been blocked. By stones they had piled up inside, making it difficult to open the gate and exit the city. At this time, the latter set up by the enemy. during the siege became their best tool for leaving the city. As for the warhorses, they were packed into containers and transported down from the city wall in batches using an elevator. Although the process was slow, after half an hour, a cavalry unit of 500 had gathered at the foot of the wall. Led by Hua Boudou, they quickly set off. Behind them, a steady stream of soldiers was descending from the wall. Some were waiting for the containers to continue transporting the warhorses while others simply couldn’t wait and dash towards the battlefield. Battlefield was now a scene of cattle and sheep everywhere, with the Gao family army, the Iron Pagoda of Qingshan City, and Zhang family’s wolf. Cavalry scattered across the mountains. Logically, they should have received the order to retreat early and should have been retreating in an orderly manner. But the problem lay with the armored vehicle driven by Grand. Grand was also clever. He did not blindly charge into battle. He observed which retreating troops were still relatively orderly and charged towards them. As the armored vehicle pursued, those already terrified. retreating soldiers quickly turned into a rout. What was initially a somewhat orderly retreat turned into a complete collapse under the arrival of the armored vehicle and the barrage of machine guns. Soldiers were fleeing in all directions, everywhere. At this moment, the soldiers, coming down from the city wall caught up and it was like herding sheep. They encountered no resistance at all. All they had to do was shout. And those fleeing soldiers would automatically drop their weapons and kneel on the ground. Yang Chen did not descend from the city wall. That recent battle had truly exhausted his last bit of strength. In the end, he was gritting his teeth to hold on. There were even a few times. When he wanted to cross back to Blue Star and give up on Chinchon City. Fortunately, he managed to hold on in the end. It was precisely his. Perseverance that allowed them to endure until Grand’s return. Grand was also impressive. With just one armored vehicle, he had scattered the. Enemies tens of thousands of troops. Of course, this highlighted the gap between armies of the cold weapon era and modern firearms. no matter how. Bravier soldiers were, like the Iron Pagoda or the mighty Bear Warriors, in the face of this wheeled armored vehicle and the metal projectiles. It fired, these soldiers were destined to be mere cannon fodder, just a pile of carbohydrates. At this moment, he sat on the wall, and his guard, High Lonja, was covered in blood sitting beside him. This guy was lucky, although he had been scattered by the Bear Warriors earlier. He still fought back desperately and managed to escape a disaster. Now he was gradually regaining his strength and looked at the battlefield. ahead, eager to try. If you want to go, just go. Yangchen knew this guy was after the rewards, after all, he was one of his own. Naturally, he wouldn’t let Hai Lanja down. Hai Lanja excitedly knelt on one knee and saluted, thank you, lord of the city. After saying that, he picked up the chainsaw beside him and led dozens of people out of the city. Watching that guy with the chainsaw still dripping blood, Yangchen couldn’t help but laugh and cry. Originally, over 200 chainsaws had been prepared to be given to the locals for logging, to quickly gather, building materials who would have thought that the true stage for these chainsaws would be the battlefield. However, after this battle, many chainsaws can no longer be used. After all, when he procured this batch of chainsaws, it was mainly for cutting wood, so the specifications were just the standard ones. Yet his group of guards took these chainsaws to fight against those iron pagodas. Although they used these chainsaws. To shatter the enemy’s armored soldiers and even saw their weapons in half, the chainsaws in their hands also suffered significant wear and tear. Many chainsaw chains had already broken, some teeth were worn down, and even more severely, the front saw rods had snapped. It seems he would need to procure another batch next time. He shook his head with a bitter smile, it is said that war is the most expensive business. Now, it truly seems so, as this battle alone cost over 2,000 defenders, along with the damaged swords, spears, protective gear, and broken. Chainsaws, just these would amount to a hefty sum of hundreds of thousands. Fortunately, these defenders were converted from prisoners and had no families. Otherwise, just the compensation would bankrupt him. It seems he must speed up and accumulate some savings. Yang Chen pondered as. He raised his eyes to survey the battlefield, which had changed dramatically. Previously, the scene on the battlefield was just grand driving. An armored vehicle charging left and right. Like a shepherd dog, he drove the enemy in all directions. The organized retreating troops were caught up and directly shattered by him. The fleeing soldiers scattered like cattle and sheep running wild. Various armor and weapons were strewn all over the place. However, at that time, even though Grand and his armored vehicle were powerful, the damage they could inflict and the results they achieved were quite limited. But as Huobudu and Hylansa, the commanders of the defenders, descended from the city walls to join the pursuit, victories began to emerge one after another. A large number of fleeing soldiers started to surrender in an organized manner. Its began with a few, then dozens and even hundreds laid down their weapons, sitting on the ground, waiting to be captured. Wobudu and Hylansa did not linger for these people. They only left a few soldiers to guard the prisoners. After all, at this point, the prisoners were so frightened that they dared not resist easily. Meanwhile, they followed behind Gran’s armored vehicle with cavalry, continuing the pursuit and striking. at the retreating coalition soldiers, not allowing them a moment to catch their breath or regroup. Another group charged straight into the large camp left by the coalition. Although the coalition had been defeated, their large camp was still intact. This camp was the most valuable. Prize, tens of thousands of coalition soldiers had come, bringing countless supplies and provisions. Although Grand had broken through from the rear, the warehouses and armories were still intact. If they could seize these supplies now, it would be a significant boon for Chinchon City. Yang Chen sat on the city wall, not participating in the battle below. However, he equipped each general who went down to fight with a walkie-talkie. Within a radius of 3 to 5 kilometers, communication was guaranteed. So even though he didn’t go down, he could sit on the city wall and issue orders to those generals participating in the pursuit at any time. In fact, he was still a bit worried, although the technology of these walkie-talkies was not high, for those indigenous generals, without training, they might not know how to use them. This was also. The main reason he didn’t distribute walkie-talkies to them before the battle began. He was afraid these fools wouldn’t learn in such a short time. But at this moment, he couldn’t care less. His order to those generals was simply to hang the walkie-talkies on their chests. Then he listened to his commands from upstairs at any time. After all, they didn’t need to communicate with him through the intercom. They just had to listen and tap the intercom twice to acknowledge receipt. After all, he stood on the city wall high enough to see far and understand the changes on the battlefield at any moment, issuing orders to the soldiers below and assigning tasks. For instance, he instructed Hilan to follow Gran’s chariot while pursuing the enemy and let Huabu lead the troops straight into the enemy’s camp to collect spoils. He ordered Taishwali to take a thousand men to search the battlefield back and forth, ensuring no one slipped through the cracks. All these commands were issued by him from the city wall. Although at first the generals were flustered when they heard his voice over the intercom, they quickly adapted after the initial panic. They responded to Yang Chen’s orders, as those who could be selected so quickly were certainly smart enough. The originally chaotic battlefield soon became orderly under Yang Chen’s command. The soldiers of the Great Harvest who had just come down from the city wall were in a state of frenzy, their eyes bloodshot. Once on the battlefield, they only knew how to slash and kill, completely unaware of what they were specifically supposed to do. But now, under Yang Chen’s command, the centurions and thousand-man leaders all understood their tasks. Once the tasks were clear, their execution became faster and more resolute. The previously chaotic battlefield quickly transformed into an unexpectedly orderly scene. Those who were to capture prisoners did so, those who were to collect spoils went to gather them, and those who were to follow Grand continued the pursuit. The chase lasted until the afternoon and gradually came to a halt as night fell. Yang Chen had sent almost everyone in the city out, leaving only a group of old, weak, women, and children to guard the city wall. However, these people also had other work to do, such as cleaning the battlefield on the city wall and rescuing the wounded. Additionally, they needed to clear the stones that were blocking the city gate. Relying solely on these old, weak, women, and children made the process slow until Yangchen drove out his pickup truck. With the help of this pickup truck, along with the pulling of several oxen and horses, it took more than two hours to clear the red bricks and large stones piled up at the city gate. This only opened a small gap, but it was enough. With this small opening, the guards outside, the city began to bring over the first batch of captured prisoners. The first task for these prisoners was to help clear the city gate. With their assistance, the gate was quickly cleared. Following that, a large number of prisoners and spoils were sent over. However, after careful consideration, Yang Chen did not allow these prisoners to enter the city. Instead, he had them set up camp in front of the city gate. But before that, they needed to clean up the battlefield in front of the city wall. Beneath the city wall lay countless corpses of the Allied forces. There were those from the Gao family army, the Iron Floating Tower, and the biochemical soldiers from Warm State. In this cold weather, these corpses had already frozen solid. Logically, these bodies could be dealt with when they thawed in the spring of the following year. But Yang Chen couldn’t bear to see these corpses left frozen under the city wall. On one hand, it was too disgusting to look at, and on the other hand, he feared attracting too many carnivorous animals like snakes and weasels. If they brought a plague to the city, it would be disastrous. So he instructed the prisoners to start a fire to soften the bodies before collecting them. Of course, they had to strip off the leather armor and iron armor to gather them. After all, Janshan City was not a wealthy city, it was just a newly established town. The city was currently focused on infrastructure, lacking everything. These iron and leather armors could be repaired and given to the soldiers in the city. As for the swords. and knives they would be sorted out and distributed to the soldiers for use take back what is bad melt it down and forge it into various tools like iron nails which can also be useful as for these captives they have become a batch of the latest consumables here they will undergo a winter or even years of labor reform those who perform well will naturally be granted the status of free citizens in the future becoming his people as for those who do not perform well they can only become consumables an afternoon of battlefield cleanup only Cleared the area beneath the city walls and the battlefield within 300 meters in front of them. As for the area behind and the enemies. Main camp, there was no time to clean that up. Fortunately, before dark, Yang Chen had Hua Budo transport all the supplies from the coalition. Camp back to the city. Watching card after card of grain, jerky, cloth, tents, swords, and spears, as well as large bundles of unused arrows. Being brought back to the city, the townspeople erupted in cheers. This time it was truly worth it, even though many had died defending the city. But compared to the spoils of war they had gathered, the loss of those few lives seemed insignificant. Yang Chen could understand the logic. Of these local natives, life and death were a big deal to him. But to these natives, it hardly mattered. After all, they had to struggle against harsh natural conditions year after year, and even if they survived, they were often conscripted to fight. So dying on the battlefield was really quite common. Sometimes, even if one died, it wouldn’t bring much in return. Yet this time, with just over a thousand casualties. They had secured enough food for the entire city to eat and drink for a year. There were also tens of thousands of tents, countless weapons and iron tools, this war was simply too profitable. Especially at the end, when Hua Budo drove tens of thousands of warhorses and nearly a hundred thousand cattle and sheep into the city. The entire city erupted in joyous cheers. Seeing these warhorses and livestock, Yangchen was also taken aback. Although he knew this world was not lacking in horses, he never expected the warhorses here to be so abundant. These should have been the horses ridden by the coalition forces who were supposed to be equipped with a large number of cavalry. But since they were attacking the city, they chose to fight on foot, leaving these horses in the rear camp unused. Now, they had all fallen into Yang Chen’s hands for free. As for the tens of thousands of cattle and sheep, those should have been brought out by Gao Chang from the Iron City. After all, if you invite someone to help you fight, you can’t be stingy and only feed them cornmeal buns every day, right? Every now and then, you still have to prepare a meat meal for them, especially in the bitter cold of winter. If you don’t let them eat well and fill their stomachs, how would they be willing? To risk their lives for you in battle? So Gao Chang must have spent a lot, whether buying from outside or bringing them out from the iron. City, gathering these tens of thousands of cattle, sheep, and pigs. Unfortunately, before they could be slaughtered for the soldiers to eat, the battle was over. In the end, all these things became the spoils of war for Yang Chan and his men. Just the entry of these cattle, horses, and sheep into the city took over four hours. They kept moving until midnight, and at this time, more than 10,000 captives were also being brought to the front of the city walls one after another. Yang Chin did not let these people enter the city, nor did he have anyone prepare food for them. He decided to let them go hungry for one night, to prevent them from trying to escape in the middle of the night. As for where they would stay, he chuckled, letting them dig a pit in the ground. For now, they would have to make do with that. If they froze to death, it would be their bad luck. If they survived, they would continue working tomorrow. Having been in this world for over half a year, Yang Chen had long since adapted to its rules of operation, so he wouldn’t pretend to be some kind of saint. The enemy’s main camp had basically been emptied and those who should have returned had all come back. It was already past midnight but Yang Chen still had no intention of sleeping because he was still waiting, waiting for Grand and the others who had chased out to return. Now they were the only ones missing if they didn’t. Come back, Yang Chen really didn’t dare to sleep, labor reform was not too bad. Finally, before dawn, Grand and that armored vehicle were dragged back by Hilan and his eight slow horses. It seems this guy got carried away in the chase and completely forgot about fuel consumption. And in the end, the vehicle ran out of gas and broke down on the road. Fortunately, Yang Chen later sent Hilan and the others to follow and hunt them down. Otherwise, Grand might really not have made it back. After Grand returned, Yang Chen finally felt at ease to go to sleep. He left. The outside matters to Gran to handle, after all, these clones were all naturally energetic and workaholics. With him in charge, Yang Chen was naturally happy to be a hands-off manager. When he woke up the next day, it was already noon. The servants had long prepared breakfast for him, and Yang Chen had someone call Gran to join him. Before long, this guy hurried over, looking worn out, and the two of them had a bowl of milk barley porridge, accompanied by fried turkey eggs. Each had a meat pie, making breakfast incredibly enjoyable. Grand hadn’t slept a wink. Since returning last night, he had been busy arranging various tasks. After all, so many prisoners had been captured yesterday, and if these people weren’t properly managed, it could easily lead to trouble. The main task for Grand after returning yesterday was to assign personnel to guard the prisoners of war. Have those prisoners already been dispatched? Young Chen asked while sipping his porridge. Grand nodded, they’ve already been sent out to the front lines to clean up the battlefield. The bodies on the battlefield must be dealt with promptly. Otherwise, by winter, it might attract too many wild animals. Once those wild animals adapt to this environment, they will stay here. Over time, it will be detrimental for the people in our city to come and go, and it will also have adverse effects on the cattle and sheep in the ranch. I have to say, Grand really considered a lot. These were things Yang Chen hadn’t thought of. He nodded in agreement. Indeed, if there were packs of wolves and tigers at the city gate of Chianshan every day, how would they ever go out? Moreover, these wild animals were not humans for them. Crossing mountains and ridges was a piece of cake. For humans, it was like a chasm, but for those nocturnal animals, the Iron Mountain Range. Surrounding the ranch was like a playground. They could easily cross over, and in that case, wouldn’t the cattle and sheep in the ranch become their buffet? This ranch spanned hundreds of miles, if a few packs of wolves broke in, it would be extremely difficult for the ranch staff to ensure the safety of the ranch’s property. Well, then let’s hurry and have those people dig a pit to bury those bodies, Yang Chen said too. Grand, but unexpectedly, Grand looked at him with a very strange expression. How wasteful. I’ve already had some of the prisoners select a few good spots in the ranch to dig pits. Later, I’ll have someone use a cart to bring those bodies back and bury them in the ranch, this way, the pasture will definitely grow particularly well next year. Yang Chen was immediately stunned upon hearing this. Goodness, are you really treating these bodies as organic fertilizer? Looking at Grand across from him, still wearing an expressionless poker face, it was as if he was. discussing something very simple. He knew Grand’s approach was correct, but he found it a bit hard to accept. However, thinking about it, this was quite typical of Grand. By the way, how was the harvest this time? Yang Chen asked again. Grand had returned last night, and Yang Chen had assigned him a very important task. That was to tally the spoils. This time, the coalition’s camp had not been destroyed because the enemy’s rout was too sudden. This camp of tens of thousands of people had left behind too many good things. Just the cattle, sheep, and horses alone. numbered in the tens of thousands, which was a huge windfall for their ranch. In addition, there were many other supplies that hadn’t been counted yet. This task was left to Gran to handle. Well, we have seized a total of 30 ,000 tents, tens of thousands of various weapons, and over 15,000 sets of armor. Hearing this, Yang Chen was overjoyed. He didn’t care much for the weapons, but the armor was a valuable find. He never expected that the locals here were so wealthy, having amassed so much armor. With this armor, he could easily raisin. army of over 10,000 men, 3,000 carts of food supplies? With this food, we can comfortably get through this winter in Shianshan, city. It’s really not a problem to hold on until next year’s autumn harvest. Upon hearing this, young Chen couldn’t have been happier. Because, in this era, the period from spring sowing to autumn harvest was actually the hardest to endure. With no harvest, so many people needed to eat, and he could only rely on spending money from the modern world to buy supplies. Now, with so many captives, that was nearly 20,000 mouths to feed, which was quite a significant expense for three meals a day. But now, with the Gao family acting as the transport commander, all his logistical issues were resolved. Moreover, the various equipment brought by the Allied forces had also helped solve most of the construction tools needed for building the city. Well, starting today, we need to screen the captives and select all those with skills. For example, blacksmiths, carpenters, those who can raise livestock, and even those who can farm. As for the others, let them build the city. I originally thought that repairing an 8-meter-high city wall might be a bit exaggerated, but now, I feel that 8 meters is still not enough. Indeed, this battle had changed Yang Chen’s perspective on many things in this world, especially after witnessing those bio-soldiers and steam-powered artillery. He no longer thought the natives of this world were very backward. Grande agreed with Yang Chen’s thoughts, nodding as he spoke. Well, the current situation is that the Allied forces have suffered a great defeat and winter is approaching. We should be safe for the next three months. However, the problem now is that even if we want to build a new city, winter is coming soon and this season is not suitable for constructing high-rise buildings. Yangchen nodded as well. He naturally understood that low temperatures would affect construction quality. Then let them start by digging the foundation for the new city so that when spring comes and the ground thaws, it won’t be muddy and difficult to work. Additionally, during this time, let them go to the nearby mountains to mine for stone and timber, preparing building materials for next year’s construction. After all, we can’t let the people just sit idle. Those over 10,000 captives were all strong. Young men. Just keeping them fed would be a waste, especially since Yang Chen wanted to select some of them to join Shanshan City. But before that, they would have to undergo some labor reform. 285 Rebuilding the Stronghold Grande found Yang Chen’s ideas to be quite sensible. During Such hard times, sending those people out to work could not only temper their will and character but also expend their energy, preventing them from causing trouble. Thirdly, during this process they could identify and eliminate any troublemakers. Alright, no problem, Your Excellency. Commander. With someone like Grande as his subordinate, Yang Chen felt at ease. He only needed to point out the direction of the work and the specific details and implementation could be left to Grande. By the way, Your Excellency Commander, do you have any requirements for the new? City? Grande posed a new question to Yang Chen. Originally, the planning of Chanshan New City was Grande’s responsibility, but after experiencing the recent attack by the ally forces, both felt that the city’s defenses were still insufficient. This time, Yang Chen was thinking of completely fortifying the city. He wanted to create a super fortress with no blind spots, surrounded on all sides, even above. He stroked his. Chen, fought for a moment, then pulled out his phone and brought up a photo. Well, I want something like this. In this photo, there stands. A tall giant tower. The tower has a square shape and it is very tall, with a very complex defense system at the top. There are double-layered, firing platforms extending outward, eight in total, along with numerous small attack points and various firing holes. This tower is the famous Air Defense Tower of Bear City on Blue Star. It is also a renowned city defense structure in the capital of the Forest Wolf Nation during the Third World War on Blue Star. At that time, the leader of the Forest Wolf Nation ordered the construction of dozens of such air defense. towers to protect the capital, Bear City. These air defense towers played a significant role in the defense of Bear City, causing tremendous losses to the attacking coalition forces. Whether through ground attacks or aerial strikes, they could not chew through this tough bone. Later, when the Forest Wolf Nation surrendered, the coalition forces wanted to blow up these air defense towers, but after using dozens of tons of explosives, they still couldn’t destroy a single one. Eventually, the coalition forces gave up on this idea and these air defense towers later. became office locations for the local government and tourist attractions. Although these air defense towers could not hold Bear City, their performance in the war was indeed formidable. It could even be said that they were the most impregnable stronghold on Blue Star. Although this air defense tower is a product from over a hundred years ago on Blue Star and the technology of the Falken people is a thousand years ahead of Blue Star, Grand could not help but sigh upon seeing such a design. This air defense tower is truly the perfect city defense structure. At this. moment, seeing the image of the air defense tower, even Grand’s eyes lit up. This time, Yang Chen wanted to replicate such an air defense tower. In Chanshan city. And not just one, but two. I want to replicate two of these air defense towers on the wings of Chanshan city, connected, by a city wall in the middle. Yang Chen gestured while drawing a schematic on the table. Grand, on the side, stroked his chin, constantly. Pondering. In that case, we just need to modify the two corners of the city wall. Originally, the two sides of the city wall are connected to the mountain body of Iron Mountain, with a very high foundation, which is also very beneficial for raising the building height. Yang Chen. Nodded, the specific construction and design will be arranged by you. By the way, building such an air defense tower will likely require a large amount of giant stone blocks and quick-drying cement. How will you solve this? Currently, with the technology available in Chanshan City, they did not have the capability for large-scale steel production. So, they shouldn’t think about rebar, this meant that constructing such a tall tower would not be possible with a lot of reinforced concrete. Therefore, to build such an air defense tower, a large amount of stone material would be needed as load-bearing columns. Quarrying stones was not a difficult task for them, but the challenge was how to polish these stones. If they relied solely on those stonemasons with hammers and chisels, it would probably take until Yang Chen’s demise to finish building the air defense tower. So, Yang Chen was considering that if it didn’t work out, he would just go back and procure a few tons of rebar. Just thinking about this expense made him feel a bit pained. Unexpectedly, Gran’s response brought him a big surprise. You don’t need to worry. About this, your excellency commander. Yesterday, while cleaning the battlefield, we captured a batch of steam carriages. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen’s eyes brightened. Were those steam catapults that the enemy didn’t have time to take away? Gran nodded with a smile, yes. They fled too hastily, these steam carriages not only were they unable to take them away, but they also didn’t have time to destroy them. We probably mixed up about 13 of these steam engines, and 2 of them were damaged. I took a look, and these steam engines are quite primitive and rough, but after some modifications, they can still be used. I was thinking of modifying these steam engines to create some tools. For cutting stone slabs, grinding grain and forging iron tools would be just perfect. Upon hearing this, Yongqing couldn’t help but clap his hands in delight. This is fantastic. Now many problems can be solved.” Grande was also infected by Yang Chen’s excitement and chuckle. Saying, exactly. With these basic steam engines, we can do a lot. It’s a pity we didn’t find any gold or silver treasures in the camp, otherwise, I could have paid off the debts and bought some machining equipment. Yang Chen said with a hint of regret. Right now, he had a lot of business waiting to expand on Blue Star, and he needed money everywhere. So he couldn’t afford to buy things recklessly, otherwise, he would. have already purchased the various mechanical equipment urgently needed in Shanshan City. Now that he had these steam engines, although they couldn’t compare to the modern machinery on Blue Star, they were sufficient for the heavy work required locally. But don’t underestimate the steam. Engines of this era, they might only have a few horsepower, or even a dozen horsepower. Yet such power was already quite terrifying for this time. It’s worth noting that when steam engines were first created on Blue Star, they were merely used as water pumps. Moreover, with these. Steam engines, I also plan to modify a batch of weaponry, for instance, we could manufacture our own steam catapults. With these steam catapults, even if ten times the coalition forces come, we wouldn’t have to be afraid. Hearing Grande’s words, Yangchen couldn’t help but clap. And laugh again, good, that’s a great idea. When he woke up from the big bed in the mansion, it was already midday outside. After discussing future city defense construction with Grande that day, Yangchen crossed back to Blue Star in the afternoon. Back in his mansion, he prepared. a good meal for himself and went to bed right after eating. For the past few days he had been stationed on the front line of the city wall. In Shanshan city, witnessing various battles every day. In the end he even had to personally join the fray, although he emerged physically. Unscathed, he was truly exhausted mentally. After all, before this he was just an ordinary person who had not undergone any military training. Moreover, his original intention was merely to be an ordinary interstellar merchant. But who would have thought that he would gradually become? the lord of a city and to safeguard his foothold in this foreign world he was forced to fight this time he finally understood that nothing comes easily even in the wilds of a different world you must rely on your own strength to protect what you desire waking up from bed and looking at the sunlight outside the tension that had been tightly wound finally relaxed he got up washed up briefly and then headed straight to his hamburger shop he had been away for over 10 days and had no idea how the shop was doing the first place he went to was the branch at the south gate of the Polytechnic University, which had now become the most profitable store in their chain. Moreover, due to its larger size, there was an office downstairs and his parents had been working there for a long time. When he arrived at the store entrance, it was just around lunchtime. As usual, he could see a long line stretching out the door. Seeing this scene, Young Chen let out a sigh of relief. The store had been open for two months, and it was still this bustling. This indicated that the store had established itself here and earned a good. reputation among consumers. Unlike some stores that, when they first opened, relied on hype and promotional activities to attract crowds, only to see business plummet once the novelty wore off. Fortunately, such a situation had not occurred in their store however, what surprised Yang. Chen was not just the line of people outside their door but also the long queue spilling out from the neighboring store. That neighboring shop was the hamburger family run by Wang Chen from the Minshen group whom he had seen last time. Yang Chen was astonished that this store had come. back to life, and it seemed to be doing quite well. He remembered that when he left last time, Mr. Hamburger was barely hanging on due to a series of negative news. Now it had somehow revived. It seemed Wang Qian still had some tricks up his sleeve. He shook his head at the sight of the store and didn’t pay it any more mind as he entered his own shop. Inside, it was still bustling with noise, and all the staff were working, tirelessly. Yang Qian changed into the employee uniform and helped out in the kitchen for a while. This busy spell lasted for over two hours. until around 2 in the afternoon when the lunch rush finally subsided. Only then did everyone get a chance to rest and the manager arranged for the staff to take turns resting while also preparing for the dinner peak. Yan Chen then pulled his mother to the underground office and inquired about the business situation over the past few days. Where’s my dad? After learning that everything at home was running smoothly, he asked. He went to the Golden Triangle store. Didn’t we open a branch there next door? His mother became somewhat indignant when mentioning Mr. hamburger, even refusing to say the name of the store, right? But wasn’t their store in the Golden Triangle vandalized? Yang Chan recalled how that store had been smashed right after opening and his mother shook her head with a bitter smile. The owner is wealthy and bold, even though the store was vandalized they renovated and reopened in just a couple of days. Yang Chan frowned, though he had been prepared for this situation. He didn’t expect their efficiency to be so quick, and you wouldn’t believe it they’d been running low-price promotions for the past 10 days. Their hamburger prices are almost half off, they were already cheaper than ours, and now they’re more than half cheaper. His mother became particularly angry when talking about this. They were all in the same business, selling similar products, and the worst thing to do was to engage in a price war. But now, their neighbor was clearly making a move against them. Thinking about what Wang Qian had said that day, his mother grew more and more furious. She truly hadn’t expected them to actually do this. Their hamburgers are so bad, what good does it do to discount them? Yangchen noticed his mother’s indignation and casually tried to comfort her. Unexpectedly, his mother shot him a glare, bad? You don’t know, they’ve really invested a lot recently. Their hamburgers used to be terrible, and the ingredients were subpar, but now their quality has genuinely improved. Although they don’t have a specialty like our turkey burger, they’ve developed a pork burger. It’s really popular now. Pork burgers have actually been around overseas for a long time. However, in the domestic market, pork has always been a common meat that ordinary families can easily access. so no one thought to make a burger out of it. But now this hamburger family had taken a different approach and come up with a pork burger clearly aiming to compete with. Their turkey burger. It’s worth noting that they developed the turkey burger mainly considering the purchasing power of the locals, which is why they sought a beef alternative. After their special seasoning, the turkey burger indeed tasted no worse than the beef burger. This became their signature and specialty, while the previous Mr. Hamburger could only rely on cheap synthetic beef patties and fried chicken for his burgers. Although the prices were low, it left consumers with an impression of cheap and unhealthy food, but now, after they started promoting pork burgers, things have changed. Although pork isn’t as healthy as beef, it’s still healthier than fried chicken burgers. The main advantage is that it has a fragrant taste and is easy to season. Just adding a little sauce can make it very delicious. Now the selling points of the burger family have been established, tasty, affordable, no wonder there was such a long line outside their door when I came back. It seems that Wang Qian is indeed not to be underestimated. He actually came up with a countermeasure so quickly, it looks like this guy is a tough opponent. 287 It seems that young master Wang’s countermeasure has potential, I need to go buy a burger from their place to try it out. Yang Qian pondered while his mother still looked quite unsettled. Their burger quality has improved now and the price is so cheap. In the long run, this isn’t a good thing. Although their store is still bustling with business, his mother has developed a strong sense of crisis. Yang Qian furrowed. His brows even tighter at this moment, how much do their pork burgers sell for? The regular price is 10 yuan each, but now there’s a promotional discount, buy one get. One free, so it’s 10 yuan for two. A couple of days ago, I had someone secretly buy a few to try, the taste definitely can’t compare to ours. But the filling is very. Solid, the patties are thick, and the sauce is quite fragrant. It’s not bad at all. For those customers with tight budgets, it really is a good choice. His mother analyzed. And upon hearing this, Yang Chen’s frown deepened. Don’t worry, mom. Their self-destructive approach is undoubtedly suicidal. It won’t last long. 10 yuan for two burgers? Even though pork prices are very low now, at that price, they must be losing money. After all, there’s rent, labor, utilities, and equipment depreciation to consider, if. You calculate that in, they would be losing several yuan on each burger. Even if the Mincheng group is wealthy, Yangchen doesn’t think they can sustain it for long. Who. Knows. I’ve been checking these past few days and I heard that the Minching Group is a large corporation with assets in the tens of billions. Moreover, they are involved in grocery and cold chain transportation, starting from slaughtering so they can control raw material costs very well. His mother’s words were filled with deep concern. Clearly, she knew that their small operation couldn’t compete with the Minching Group. Although the Burger family’s burgers don’t taste as good as theirs, and the prices are lower, they can afford to lose money. Relying solely on such self-destructive subsidies, they will eventually steal away their customer base. After all, consumers care more. About practicality and cost-effectiveness. No wonder Mom sent Dad to keep an eye on the store in the Golden Triangle, she clearly fears that the Burger family is up to. Something. Originally, Yang Chin hadn’t paid much attention to Mr. Burger. He thought that as long as they relied on cheap raw material supplies, plus the powerful Hwanson sauce. To back them up, there was no need to worry too much about the threat from the Burger family. After all, the burger family’s burger quality is relatively low, even if the price is low, it will eventually show its true colors. But now it seems he really underestimated them, especially that Wang Qian, he truly underestimated him. In just over 10 days, he came up with a strategy against their family, this person is definitely not some unlearned young master. By the way, son, we still have some luggage at the old house. I packed it up yesterday, can you help me get it? Recently, dad and mom have also moved to a different place. They are now living in the backyard of the South Gate store of the Polytechnic University. Behind this suite, there is a large yard. This yard has also been rented by their family. Part of the rooms has been turned into a warehouse. The other rooms have been simply renovated by dad and mom, and they stay there at night. The environment here is much better than the first store their family had over on Xinglin Street. In fact, Yang Chen really wanted his parents to move into the new house he bought, but he was afraid he couldn’t explain the origins of the house clearly. Those. Two apartments cost over 10 million each, if he said they were rented, the monthly rent would also exceed 10 ,000 yuan and his parents would definitely break his legs if they found out. But if he claimed he bought them, then where did the money come from? That would also be hard to explain. So for now, he could only hold back and not say anything. Fortunately, his parents weren’t stingy people. After renting the backyard, they tidied it up a bit and the environment was much better than before. The old couple lived here quite comfortably. Yang Chen got up and left the shop, driving toward Xinglin Street. The store on Xinglin Street was clearly smaller compared to the two new ones they had opened. Moreover, after they opened two branches near the university town, the foot traffic at this store had noticeably decreased. However, business was still quite good because there were plenty of neighbors around and several middle school students would also come by. So they had no plans to close this store, especially since they had signed a three-year contract with Zhang Yuchen back then. When he arrived at the store, there weren’t many people inside. He greeted the store manager and went upstairs to fetch the suitcase his mom had asked him to bring down. The two rooms upstairs were originally for guests, but now that his parents and uncle had moved out, it was empty. It would eventually be transformed into a dining area to solve the current space issue in the store. Just as he brought the suitcase downstairs, he unexpectedly ran into Zhang Yuchian, who had come to buy a hamburger. When Zhang Yuchin saw him, she smiled and greeted him, oh, isn’t this the young master of the Yang family? What? Have you been busy with lately? I haven’t seen you in a long time. Every time Yang Chen saw the voluptuous and mature Zhang Yuchin, his heart would flutter. Sister Zhang, please don’t laugh at me. I was just outsourcing goods recently. What about you? Just finished up and came here to eat? Yeah, business has been pretty good today. I was. Wondering, has your family gotten so big that you’re not doing cooked food anymore? That’s really affected my business. Zhang Yuchian said half -jokingly to Yang Chen, who could only chuckle helplessly. Right now, the business is just getting started and it’s a bit overwhelming. We’ll talk about the cooked food business once things stabilize. The reason Zhang Yuchian’s liquor store business had taken off was due to the bundled sales with the Yang family’s cooked food. Now that the Yang family was focusing entirely on the hamburger shop, they weren’t doing much cooked food anymore. Zhang Yuchian’s liquor business had indeed been affected by the reduced bundling with cooked food. Oh, bye. The way, don’t rush off just yet. Help me carry some goods back. I just received a new batch today. It’s a bit tough for me to move it all by myself. Just as Yang Chen was. About to return the suitcase, Zhang Yuchian suddenly said to him. Yang Chen immediately agreed, no problem, let me just put the suitcase in the car first. Since Zhang, Yuchian asked for help, how could Yang Chen refuse? He even happily agreed right away. After putting the suitcase away, Yang Chen turned around and went to the entrance of. Zhang Yuchin’s store, just in time to see a pile of liquor and cigarettes placed at the door. They spent about 10 minutes together moving the goods into the store. Yang Chen even thoughtfully helped Zhang Yuchin stack the boxes neatly. At that moment, the hamburger Zhang Yuchin ordered was ready, and the staff brought it over from next door. Zhang Yuchin smiled at Yang Chen while holding the hamburger, look, I don’t have much to treat you with, how about I buy you a hamburger? Ah, thanks, but I just ate. Before coming, then come inside, have a drink, and sit for a bit before you leave. After working for a while, Yang Chin was indeed a bit thirsty, so he readily agreed following. Zhang Yuchin into the room, she led him to sit down at the desk in the back. Then she found him a bottle of drink, and Yang Chin didn’t hold back, twisting the cap off, and gulping down half the bottle. Meanwhile, Zhang Yuchin across from him was taking big bites of her hamburger, and seeing him drink so heartily made her smile slightly. What’s wrong, did the drink spill outside? Yang Chin felt a flutter in his heart when he saw Zhang Yuchin smile at him. Young men his age could hardly resist temptation. especially from a mature woman like Zhang Yuchian, who exuded charm. Zhang Yuchian shook her head with a smile and suddenly said, has your family’s business run into any trouble? Recently? Yang Chen was taken aback, trouble? What trouble? Zhang Yuchian pouted and said, in the past few days, someone contacted me, asking if this tobacco and alcohol shop would be willing to transfer or lease. I asked them what they wanted to do, and they said they wanted to open a hamburger shop. Zhang Yuchian said earnestly, glancing at Yang Chen. Hearing this, Yang Chin jolted upright. So how did you respond to them? Ha, of course I disagreed. My business is doing well right now, how could I rent my shop to them for just a little money? Yang Chin nodded in agreement. Yeah, exactly. Zhang Yuchian smiled at him and then said, I asked them, and they didn’t hide anything, telling me they were from Minsheng Group and wanted to open a hamburger chain called Hamburger Family. Upon hearing this, Yang Chin slammed his thigh in anger. I knew it was them. Wang Xian was indeed quick to act, he had already found their third branch. Now, he actually wanted to open another hamburger family right next to their shop to compete with them. This guy really is like a toad on a foot, he doesn’t hurt anyone, but he sure is disgusting. Looks like you’ve been targeted, huh? But then again, your hamburgers are so delicious that I’m addicted. And opening three branches in such a short time, how could others not notice your potential? At this moment, Zhang Yuchian was biting into her hamburger while speaking. Yang Chen sighed, Sister Chen, I just can’t understand it. Our shop isn’t a big chain. It’s just a small chain that has. Open three shops, why are they fixated on us? Zhang Yuchin put down her hamburger and stared intently at Yang Chen. After a long while, Yang Chen felt a bit flustered. Under her gaze, and only then did Zhang Yuchin smile. Do you know how good your hamburgers are? she suddenly asked. Yang Chen scratched his head, uh, well, I admit our hamburgers are tasty. But to say how good they are, I really haven’t felt that way. Zhang Yuchian smiled brightly again, let me put it this way. I used to work in Incheon. And the capital. In these two big cities, there are many hamburger shops, whether international big brand chains or authentic western style hamburger specialty stores. I’ve. Eaten at many of them, and I can say that those hamburger shops have hardly left any deep impression on me. They were tasty at the time, but after eating, I just forgot. About them. If I didn’t suddenly walk past those shops next time, I wouldn’t even think of going in for another meal. Some shops, even if I suddenly find myself at their door, if I’m not particularly hungry, I wouldn’t think of going in to eat. There are two reasons for this, first is the taste issue, although these hamburger shops have different flavors, there’s really nothing particularly memorable. Second is the price issue, because at the same price point, we really have many alternative choices. So, generally, if I’m not in a hurry or don’t have any other options, I wouldn’t easily go for a hamburger. In other words, these hamburger shops have no social attributes. That is to say, if you happen to come across them and think of it, you’ll go in and make a purchase. But if you don’t come across them, you wouldn’t specifically go out of your way to their shop. This is fast food culture. This was the first time Yang Chen heard someone objectively analyze the differences between their hamburger shop and others. Moreover, what Zhang Yuchian said really made sense, so he listened attentively. And your hamburgers are different from others, the taste of your hamburgers is very unique. It’s not an exaggeration to say that once you taste it, it’s hard to forget. Even for someone like me, who doesn’t particularly like meat, I find myself wanting to eat your hamburgers every couple of days. If I go a few days without eating them, I feel like something’s missing. And your shop has a unique turkey burger, which is incredibly cost-effective. Such a delicious and healthy burger with a very friendly price naturally possesses all the elements to become a hit. Precisely because your hamburgers have a unique taste, they generate extremely high customer loyalty. So, haven’t you noticed? Your shop has a particularly high number of repeat customers. Once you have many repeat customers, your hamburger shop gains social attributes. For example, today you clearly didn’t think of going for a hamburger but one of your friends wants to go and he just happens to want to eat at Mr. Hamburger. You’re also a regular at this place and really like it so you happily agree to go. That’s the social attribute and that’s exactly what other fast food hamburger shops lack. The characteristic of Mr. Hamburger is its social attribute while the characteristic of other. hamburger chains is that they represent fast food culture. That’s the biggest difference between the two, and it’s also the main reason why those investors have their eyes on your shop. Because your shop possesses all the essential elements to become a hit. And now they choose to burn money and compete with you head on, this is just the beginning, you need to be careful, they have many more tricks up their sleeves. After Zhang Yuchian detailed the advantages of their shop, she also gave him a warning. Listening to your words is better than reading 10 years of books. This was the first time Yang Chen heard an outsider analyze the differences between their hamburger shop and others. And to be honest, after hearing Zhang Yuchian say this, it really seemed to be the case. This is precisely whether two new stores have been open for over two months now, yet they are still packed every day because they have extremely high customer loyalty. Even if they don’t do any discount activities or promotional campaigns, others are still willing to come eat at their place. Meanwhile, the neighboring hamburger family, if their grand opening promotional activities were to stop, I estimate their customer. Count would immediately drop by half. However, even though he knew the strengths of his own shop, when he thought of the aggressive Minchin group, Yangchen still smiled. Bitterly and shook his head, Sister Zhang, I understand what you’re saying. But the problem is, how should we face such malicious competition? You’ve seen it, the other. Side is clearly going to engage in a price war, trying to burn money to outlast us. Although we are confident in our quality, the problem is they are offering half price every day. And consumers love to take advantage of that. If this continues, I’m really worried it will eventually affect our business. Zhang Yuchian smiled, then you should leverage your strengths and avoid weaknesses and stretch out the battle. They like to burn money, right? Then you should open more branches and let them burn money along with you and see if they can keep it up. If he hadn’t seen Wang Qian’s tactics before, Yang Qian would have thought the same way, but after returning this time, especially, when he learned that the other side had actually created a pork burger to compete with them, he suddenly felt less confident. Countless historical experiences told him that. In market competition, the ones who usually laugh last are not necessarily the products of the best quality, but rather those that offer the best cost-performance ratio. So at this moment, he really wasn’t that confident anymore. Of course I know the benefits of opening more branches, but that also puts a lot of pressure on us. If we want. To open more branches, we have to increase our investment as well rent, utilities, equipment procurement, staff training, all of these require a lot of money. Yang Chen. Had never done big business before, so it was inevitable that he hesitated a bit. Meanwhile, across from him, Zhang Yuchian smiled slightly. What’s wrong? Are you scared? Little brother? Uh, Qian Jie. Zhang Yuchin put down the burger in her hand and looked at Yongchen seriously. Look at the orange phone on the market, is it expensive? Look at how many competitors it has? There are 7 or 8 different brands, but which one can actually affect the status of the orange phone in the market? Not too. Mention taking away the net profit of the orange phone? Right now, over 85% of the net profit generated by smartphones every year comes from the orange phone. Do you know why? It’s because the orange phone sells not just a product but also a culture, a social attribute. That’s why people often say there are only two types of smartphones in the world. One is the orange phone and the other is everything else. And your burgers are currently gaining momentum and happen to possess this social attribute. So you need to have confidence. Your goal should be to make your burgers the orange phone of the burger world. Your goal should be that there are only two types of burgers in the world. One is Mr. Burger’s Burgers and the other is other burgers. That’s the purpose of your expansion. Indeed, your economic pressure will be quite high in the early stages. But once you spread out, what you sell won’t just be burgers. It will be the social attributes that your burgers can bring. And if the other side continues to burn money against you, they will only lose more the more they spend. Because the more branches you open, the greater your reputation and the better your word of mouth. Your customer base will continuously expand through word of mouth, bringing in more and more customers. This is the benefit brought by super high customer loyalty and social attributes. And what about your competitors? You open one store, and they open another not far from you, but what do their stores rely on to attract? Customers? It’s just discounts and promotions, burning money to let customers take advantage, right? They can afford to burn money for ten or eight stores, but what about? Dozens, hundreds, or even thousands? In the end, it will only be that you grow stronger while they grow weaker. So, young man, you need to have confidence. Zhang Yuchian finished her analysis in one breath. After listening, Yang Chen felt enlightened. To be honest, before he left the store to help his mom pick up her luggage, he felt quite heavy-hearted. His mom’s words were still ringing in his ears. The Minshing Group is a large enterprise with assets in the billions, and they have a complete supply chain. A small brand with just three stores is nothing compared to them, not even an aunt. As he drove along the way, he had been pondering whether he should really open so many branches. At once. But now, after hearing Zhang Yuchian’s analysis, his mind suddenly became clear. That’s right. What Jianjia said about their customer loyalty is their greatest weapon. As for the social attribute, if Jianjia hadn’t mentioned it today, he really wouldn’t have thought of it. It seems that he really needs to read more in the future. Ha! Sister Yuqian, what you said today is worth more than 10 years of study. I understand now. Zhang Yuqian smiled as she picked up a hamburger again. Got it, just go for it. When you succeed, don’t forget to treat me to a meal. Ha, when I succeed, I’ll make you a lifetime VIP member, so you can eat hamburgers at my place for free every day. Then I’ll be waiting for you, little brother. The way Zhang Yuchin called him, little brother, made Yang Chen’s heart flutter again. But at this moment, he had no intention of lingering here. He first went out to drop off his luggage with his mom, then headed to the second store in the Golden Triangle. After taking a look at the situation, in the store and greeting his dad, he went next door to take a glance at the hamburger family. This store had reopened after renovations, and even at night, there were still quite a few people queuing up. It seemed that people were indeed forgetful, although a few days ago, the store had been vandalized because of Wang Qian’s lackeys attacking someone, now they were offering even bigger discounts, which had attracted more consumers. He even noticed that quite a few students from the sports academy were lining up at their store. Looking at the students queuing outside the hamburger family, Yang Qian couldn’t help but shake his head. It seemed his judgment was correct, no matter. What mistakes this store had made before, as long as they were willing to offer discounts, consumers would inevitably fall for the true fragrance law. After all, for most students, as long as the price is right, there’s nothing that can’t be forgiven. He then glanced at Mr. Hamburger, which was only three stores away, and it was still bustling. With customers, Yangqin felt relieved, it seemed that so far, his own business hadn’t been significantly affected. He went inside to take a look, and the operations were normal, just as busy as usual. After greeting his dad, Yangchen stepped out of the store and headed straight to the hamburger shop next door, where he joined the queue. Outside. While waiting in line, he secretly listened to the conversations of the students around him. Ha, I got a few more discount coupons, so I can enjoy their hamburgers a few more times in the next couple of days. Ha, who can resist two hamburgers for ten bucks? Exactly, exactly. A few students in front were scrolling through their phones while chatting. At that moment, a chubby student wearing glasses behind them asked, Is this my first time here? Are their hamburgers good? A short student in front replied, Well, how should I put it? Compared to Mr. Hamburger next door, theirs definitely isn’t as good. But if you compare it to other hamburger shops, I think each has its merits. However, if you compare it to their previous offerings, the hamburger family has definitely improved a lot now. First of all, they finally figured out their positioning. In the past, their product positioning was very vague, it wasn’t clear what their main product was. They sold both beef burgers and fried chicken burgers, but. Neither was done well, the short student said. A skinny student next to him couldn’t help but chime in with a complaint. Exactly. Their beef burgers used to be terrible. The beef patty was made from the lowest quality synthetic steak. I don’t even know what kind of meat they used, it just tasted weird. And don’t get me started on the fried. Chicken burger. The chicken fillet wasn’t fresh and the oil hadn’t been changed in a long time, so it had a strange taste. If they’re still focusing on those two items, I definitely won’t be coming here. Hearing these two ranting wildly, the chubby student looked disgusted. If it’s that bad, why are we still queuing here? How about we go to Mr. Hamburger next door instead? My treat. But at this moment, the short guy in the skinny bamboo pole grabbed the chubby classmate who was about to turn and leave. Hehe, fatty, Mr. Hamburger is our dormitory staple, we eat there two or three times a week and we never get tired of it, but we can’t always go to their place. We should change it up from time to time. This hamburger family has recently made some improvements, introducing their signature pork burger and egg burger. The skinny guy and I tried it before, although it can’t compare to Mr. Hamburger, it’s decent and the key point is it’s cheap. That’s why I brought you here to try it today. As soon as the short guy finished speaking, the skinny bamboo pole chimed in with a laugh. Exactly, fatty, you need to broaden your horizons. Besides, they’ve been handing out coupons. Like crazy lately. Two burgers for ten bucks, what more could you want? This is a deal you can’t pass up. Following behind them, Yongchen felt a heavy weight in his heart upon hearing this. His greatest fear was this outcome, although the taste of their hamburgers could directly crush those from this hamburger family, their low prices were irresistible. As long as they were cheap and of decent quality, it was inevitable that they would siphon off a portion of their customers. However, the next words from the chubby guy brought him some relief. The chubby guy nodded along after hearing his two brothers. Hmm, that’s fine. But after this meal, we have to go to Mr. Hamburger. Tomorrow. I’m telling you, I haven’t eaten there in three days. Honestly, it’s driving me crazy. The food in the school cafeteria is making me want to throw up. I don’t know. What’s going on, but not eating their hamburgers these days makes me anxious. The short guy and the skinny bamboo pole nodded in agreement. It’s true, I really don’t know. What kind of magic they use in their hamburgers, it’s the first time I’ve felt addicted to hamburgers, the short guy added, while the skinny bamboo pole glanced around, suspiciously. Then he pulled the two guys closer and whispered, do you think they put something in the hamburgers, you know? The chubby guy laughed heartily and shook his head. Don’t worry, they definitely wouldn’t dare. Our family used to be in the catering business, what you’re talking about, maybe someone dared to use it ten years ago. Now, hardly anyone uses it, after all, if caught, it’s not just a fine, you could end up in jail. Besides, their business is doing just fine, they wouldn’t need to. And do. You think these competitors are just decorations? Those guys sleep with one eye open, keeping an eye on them. If they dared to use banned substances, those competitors would. Have reported them long ago. Hearing the chubby guy say this, the short guy in the skinny bamboo pole nodded. Yeah, that makes sense. If it weren’t for the fact. That this hamburger family has been handing out coupons so aggressively lately, I would have really wanted to go to Mr. Hamburger today. Exactly. Listening to the. Conversation of the three, Yang Chen’s mood fluctuated. At first, he was quite worried about losing customers. But by the end, he gradually felt relieved. It seemed that sister. Chen’s analysis was correct, the high customer loyalty of their hamburgers had already formed a certain social attribute among consumers. If other hamburgers don’t have discounts, or if people aren’t just tired from shopping, it probably wouldn’t easily go in. But Mr. Hamburger was different, after a few days without eating there, you start to crave it. Moreover, it’s not enough to just go alone, you want to drag your relatives and friends along too. This was the consumer feedback he witnessed today and this kind of feedback was more genuine than any survey. Seeing these reactions, he finally relaxed. After waiting for half an hour, it was finally his turn to order. Yang Chen directly ordered the two signature burgers that the restaurant had recently been promoting, one pork burger and one meat and egg combo burger. After placing his order, Yang Chen didn’t leave, he stood at the counter in the pickup area, waiting for his food. This burger chain also followed the same model as theirs, with an open kitchen. Even the production process and the equipment used were identical to theirs. Yang Chen was very curious about their pork burger. He saw the operator in the back after receiving the order, take a meatball from a nearby refrigerated box. This meatball must have been pre-weighed as it was placed on the iron griddle in front of him and pressed down with a spatula. The meatball was flattened into a patty, and then the operator took out a metal box filled with beaten eggs. They poured the egg mixture into molds, allowing you to watch them make the egg pancakes and meat patties on the spot. As for the other processes, they were similar to those in other burger shops. Hot bread, lettuce, cheese, and then some sauce, and a burger was complete. The entire process flowed smoothly, but their method of preparation also inspired Yang Chen greatly. Before they decided to open a burger shop, they had done a lot of research on fast food burgers. In fact, this type of food has developed many styles over time. However, the mainstream options currently focus on beef and fried chicken burgers. Beef burgers are relatively healthy but expensive, while fried chicken is less healthy but tasty and cheap. Other types of burgers, like fried fish or shrimp patties, have not gained popularity. Everyone seems to overlook another major meat option, pork. Pork can also be made into burgers, and in many countries overseas, pork patties are commonly used in burgers. In Yanlong, pork is the main meat consumed, so why isn’t anyone making pork burgers? This is mainly because the people of Yanlong consume too much pork and there are too many ways to prepare it. For instance, if you suggest making a pork burger, people might say it’s better to make a pork pie instead. After all, pies are traditionally Yanlong food, and so are meat-filled buns. Why go through the trouble of making a burger? Because of this, pork is too commonplace, so no one thinks of using it to make burger patties. This burger chain has tapped into this blind spot. They made a bold attempt and now they are focusing on pork burgers and meat and egg combo burgers. So far, the results seem quite good. The shop is small and there are many people at this time. After receiving his burger, Yang Chen didn’t look for a seat inside the shop. Instead, he went outside and returned to his car. He opened the pork burger and took a big bite, chewing slowly. Hey, you wouldn’t believe it, this burger tasted much better than the inferior ones they used to serve. The improvement was mainly due to the quality of the meat patty. At least this time, they used real pork, which was far better than the fake beef patties made from who knows what meat. Moreover, he could tell that there was a little trick involved. The pork patty definitely contained a good amount of fat. Because with each bite, the flavor lingered on his lips, and his mouth was filled with oil. Pork naturally has a high fat content and they had quietly mixed in a certain proportion of fat into the patty. This made the patty very flavorful and greatly enhanced the taste of their burgers. Especially considering the sauce they used was plain and unremarkable. The meatiness of the patty significantly improved the flavor of the burger. It was indeed tastier than before, but there was also a clear downside. The increased fat made it delicious, but it was also quite greasy. For example, after eating one pork burger, he found it hard to finish the second meat and egg combo burger. Moreover, there’s another downside to using too much fat. Hamburgers must be eaten hot. Once they cool down, the grease in the hamburger patty will solidify and even separate. A patty like that looks somewhat disgusting, and if you accidentally open it and see the white, solidified grease on top, you’ll instantly lose your appetite. After learning about the new products from the competition, Yongchen felt completely at ease. Although this time the Minching group came on strong and made certain improvements and upgrades to their products he wasn’t afraid anymore. Because while the quality on their side had significantly improved, their shortcomings were equally obvious. In the short term, they might compete with them using the price advantage brought by burning cash and the novelty of their new hamburgers. But, over time, they would definitely struggle to keep up. However, it must be said that their improvements this time were quite bold. It indeed provided Yang Chen with a great, creative reminder. Holding the half-eaten double burger in his hand, he returned to his own hamburger shop. It was peak evening hours, and Yang Chen got busy right away. The Shop at the school gate was always like this, the evening rush was particularly noticeable and lasted a long time. From 5 in the afternoon until after 8 he finally had a chance to catch his breath. And at this moment don’t think it’s over because after 10 until midnight there would be another wave of peak hours. Yang Chen just happened to take advantage of the break around 8 to chat with his dad. But as soon as he entered the small office behind the shop he saw his dad sitting at a small desk looking at several hamburgers on the table. Yang Chen was taken aback when he saw the hamburgers on the desk. It turned out his dad was also pondering new products, and these. Hamburgers were exactly the same in size and ingredients as those from the neighboring shop. Ha, dad, you’re also thinking about their hamburgers? Yang dad looked up. At him and then chuckled. Of course. Why should they be able to blatantly disgust us while we can’t imitate them? What do you young people say? Right. Let’s hurt each. Other. Yangchen couldn’t help but chuckle, surprised that his dad had even learned that phrase. Yang dad continued to speak confidently. Besides, their hamburgers aren’t technically challenging, this pork is easy to get. I had your second uncle bring some over from our farm a few days ago, and I also had them bring some turkey eggs, anyway, they can’t finish them over there and they can’t sell them either. I’ve been thinking about their hamburgers for the past few days and I’m considering launching a few new products for our shop tomorrow. Hearing his dad say this, young Chen’s eyes lit up. What? You’ve already figured out the new products? Ha, you underestimate your dad, don’t you? It’s just researching a hamburger, not a big deal. Come on, try this new pork burger I made. Saying this, Yang Dad pushed a freshly made pork burger in front. Of Yang Chen. Yang Chen didn’t hold back and took a bite. Boom. As soon as he swallowed, his eyes widened. The taste of this hamburger was indeed much better than the one from. The neighboring shop. And this was without using their unique sauce. With that bite, he could clearly taste the difference between this hamburger and the one from next. Door. Because their pork hamburger had seasoned meat, and the patty was noticeably leaner. Dad didn’t mix a lot of fat into the patty like the neighboring shop did to enhance the flavor. Instead, he added spices, he could taste the 13 spices and pepper. These traditional spices, mixed into the meat filling and then roasted at high temperatures. Blended the aroma of the spices beautifully with the meat flavor, creating a unique fragrance. Hmm, it’s indeed authentic. Yang Chen took a couple of bites and then gave his dad a thumbs up. His dad, with a beaming smile, said, I’ve been a chef for over 20 years, so my skills might be just average. But when it comes to seasoning, pork, no one knows it better than me. After all, your grandpa’s braised dishes were famous for miles around. So when it comes to how to infuse flavor into meat, no one understands it better than I do. Although his dad spoke with a hint of pride, it wasn’t an exaggeration. Indeed, a master of braised dishes truly knows more about marinating meat than an ordinary chef. Yang Chen didn’t expect that his dad would apply his expertise in this area to the seasoning of hamburger patties. The pork burgers from the neighbor’s place enhanced their flavor by mixing in a lot of pork lard into the patties. This method does make the patties more fragrant, but the problem is it can also be greasy and doesn’t align with the current health food concepts. Once the burger cools down, the congealed lard has a taste that not everyone enjoys. In contrast, I’ve made improvements based on their recipe, we don’t use too much oil but instead use spices to enhance the flavor. The result is several times better than theirs. When his dad talked about his research insights, he was quite articulate. Yangchen also gave his dad a thumbs up. Yeah, it really is tastier than theirs. Try this one, it’s made with our exclusive sauce and the flavor is even more amazing. His dad said, pushing another burger over. Yangchen didn’t hold back, took it and bit down. Instantly, his eyes widened in surprise. He never expected that the sauce mixed with the magical sauce and the seasoned pork patty would create such an astonishing flavor. The combination of fragrant, sweet, delicious, and fresh flavors melded together, sending signals to the brain’s central nervous system. It could instantly trigger a massive release of dopamine. This feeling was truly blissful. Why is pork able to become the main meat consumed in the country? Besides being cheap, another reason is that pork is more flavorful than beef. Because pork has a higher fat content than beef, it is more aromatic. On the other hand, it’s also because people in the country are more inclined to pursue taste and texture. At this moment, tasting the pork burger made by his dad, he could immediately discern the difference from their main beef and turkey burgers. The two main burgers had drier, more crumbly patties. They mainly relied on the magical sauce to enhance the flavor, which was also quite good. However, the combination of the pork burger and the magical sauce seemed to Yang Chen to be a perfect match. The pork burger was noticeably more tender, with the natural fat from the pork making it more fragrant. especially after using spices to season the patty the flavor was even more pronounced and when mixed with the magical sauce it was truly exceptional dad if we launch this burger it will definitely be a blockbuster hit yang chen’s face was filled with excitement while his dad chuckled yeah i do plan to promote this new product starting tomorrow but we can’t price it as cheaply as they do they sell two for ten which is a money losing strategy they have deep pockets and we definitely can’t compete with them we can’t afford to burn money For this pork burger, I’ve calculated that we need to sell it for at least 8 yuan each to ensure we don’t lose money. His dad. Said, stroking his chin, while Yang Chen shook his head with a smile. Selling it for 8 yuan won’t work, let’s set the price at 12. His dad widened his eyes at. Yang Chen, is that feasible? I was planning to position this pork burger as a loss leader. According to his dad, this pork burger was just cannon fodder, suitable for drawing. Attention to other products. But Yong-Chin didn’t think so, such a delicious burger would be a waste to use just for attracting customers. The most crucial point is that he has also tried the burgers from the neighbor’s house. In front of their pork burgers, ours would be crushed. So why set a low price? Dad, their pork burger, although on. Special for 10 bucks for two, actually uses 4-inch burger patties. So even though it’s two, they’re both small burgers. But our house uses 6-inch burger patties. One of ours is worth two of theirs. But anyone who isn’t a fool will know after trying it that our one burger isn’t actually much less than their two burgers. From the very beginning, Mr. Burger’s patties have always been the largest. Nowadays, other burger shops in the country generally use 4-inch or 4.5-inch patties. That’s about 10 centimeters or 11 centimeters in diameter for those small burgers. And the so-called Royal Burger from the Full Stomach King has also shrunk quite a bit compared to their overseas counterparts. The Royal Burgers sold in their overseas stores generally use 6-inch patties, but in the domestic market, they’ve shrunk to 5 inches. Converted. That’s a diameter of 12.7 centimeters. The diameter of the burger patty also determines the size of the meat patty inside and the amount of sauce used. Mr. Burger didn’t plan. To cut costs in this area when opening the store, they started with the largest patties. 6 inches. Converted. That’s a burger patty with a diameter of 15 centimeters. This is also the main reason why their burgers are favored by consumers, even though the price is high, the quantity is large. And this is also the key reason why Yang Chen dared to set such a price. Is there still no justice? Ocean International Presidential Suite on the Top Floor Ever since Yang Chen directly rejected him last time, Wang Chen booked the presidential suite of this hotel. After all, it’s the off-season for the hotel industry, plus he is a VDIP member of a high-end hotel chain in the country. So, Staying in the presidential suite here costs only a few thousand a night and if he books long term, the price is even cheaper. He simply decided to stay here. His purpose for staying was to keep an eye on that ungrateful little shop. After being rejected by Yang Chen that day, Wang Chen didn’t get angry. Instead, he seriously collected data and compared the two shops. With the help of his subordinates to analyze, he came to a conclusion to deal with Mr. Berger, relying solely on simple and crude money burning. Tactics is not feasible. Because the characteristics of this burger shop are too distinct, their products are not only delicious. The main point is that they have a signature feature, like the beef burger alternative and turkey burger, which taste particularly great. So even if they want to burn money, they need to find the right way to do it. After thinking it over, they came up with this pork burger. Although the taste doesn’t compare to the neighbor’s burger, at least they found their precise positioning. This way, the burger family has a signature product and can openly compete with the other side. After more than two weeks, they have achieved quite good results. That day, Wang Qian was reviewing the performance of the two shops in this private room. Hmm, Mr. Wang, our two shops now have a daily revenue of about 20,000. Among them, the net profit at its best was 358 and at its worst it was a loss of 7,630. It’s been 20 days since opening, with an average loss of about 60,000 and a daily average loss of 2,000. The guy with gold-rimmed glasses reported the data of the two shops to Wang Qian. Wang Qian suddenly sat up from the lounge chair, what, only lost this little? Is that enough? Open a few more shops next to theirs, even if I lose a bit more, I can afford it. The guy with the gold-rimmed glasses forced a bitter smile, Mr. Wang, we really can’t do that. Wang Qian laughed heartily, haha, I’m just joking, hearing Wang Qian’s words, everyone present broke into smiles. Indeed. Looking at Wang Qian’s attitude at this moment, it really didn’t seem like he was upset, and everyone felt relieved. Wang Qian, on the other hand, was genuinely happy. He had originally thought that such a crazy discount. Promotion would lead to significant losses. After all, rent, utilities, and personnel taxes were all costs. Their only strong point was the backing of the minching group, which allowed them to keep material procurement. Costs very low. Even so, he had prepared for an average daily loss of 5,000 yuan per store. But now, each store had only lost 2 ,000 yuan, which was far beyond his expectations. According to the explanation. From the jean sea glasses, this was all thanks to their innovative pork burger. It was this burger that brought them a huge influx of customers. Although selling this burger was a loss, they could make money from other areas. For example, when you eat a burger, you can’t not drink cola, right? You can’t not have fries or chicken nuggets, can you? And these snacks were actually the highest profit items for the burger shop, especially cola, which costs only a few yuan outside, but a cup in the burger shop costs 5 yuan. For the burger shop, the cost of cola is just the beverage machine and syrup, which adds up to only a few cents per cup. It was precisely because of these drinks and snacks that helped them recover a lot of losses, which is why they were losing so little. By the way, how has Mr. Burger been doing lately? Wang Qian asked a few of his subordinates who showed difficulty on their faces. Uh, recently, their customer flow has clearly been partially diverted by us, and their average daily revenue should have decreased. However, overall, their customer flow in daily. Revenue are still decent, so, in the end, it was still the tall, thin guy with the jean-si glasses who mustered the courage to report the situation to Wang Qian. At this moment, Wang Qian’s expression gradually darkened. I didn’t expect this, this store is still quite resilient. Their tenacity is pretty strong. The chubby guy standing next to the tall one immediately chimed in. Who says otherwise? We’ve been keeping an eye on their store recently, and their customer flow is indeed okay. We’ve also secretly sent some people to their store to shop and conducted some surveys. The majority of the responses we received indicated that the reason they were willing to spend at their place was because they had unique offerings in good taste. These two responses were the most common, which also indicates that they have a certain level of customer loyalty. A group of consultants and surveyors spoke cautiously at this moment, afraid that they might say something wrong and upset Wang Xiao. They had been working with Wang Xiao for a while and knew very well about this young master’s temperament. How to put it? It was very unstable, just a moment ago everything was fine and perhaps the next moment he would turn hostile. Moreover, he had been under a lot of pressure lately and this project with Mr. Burger was primarily Wang Qian’s initiative. In fact, there had been many differing opinions within the group regarding this project. Many believed that Wang Qian was overreacting, it was just a burger shop, what was so impressive about it? Why was he so fixated on this one burger shop? If he focused his energy on their main business, it would be more beneficial for the company’s IPO. But Wang Qian refused to listen to those people. He wanted to take over this burger shop. The reason for this was that Wang Qian wanted to prove his capabilities in front of the board. After all, his father was getting older and there were still a bunch of old-timers in the company who had started with him. Once his father retired, those old -timers might not necessarily listen to him. So he wanted to accomplish a few significant things while his father was still around to establish his authority within the company. This way, his father could feel at ease handing over the family business to him. That was why he was so determined to take over the small burger shop in Bazho, hearing the explanation from. The short guy, Wang Xin wasn’t angry at all, instead, he laughed heartily, this just proves that my view is correct. This hamburger shop has the potential to explode in popularity. And the more it is like this, the more. We need to take it down. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. By the way, do they have any movements right now? Upon hearing this, everyone’s expressions changed, uh, President Wang, don’t hold back, just say it. Recently, they also launched a new pork burger. What? I can’t believe it. Is there no justice? Is there no law? Wang Xian was instantly furious upon hearing that the other party had actually copied his idea. Especially since he knew well the magic of their sauce, if they plagiarized his concept, wouldn’t their pork burger be like adding wings to a tiger? The few assistants nearby exchanged glances, not daring. to speak carelessly in front of the enraged Wang. It was the slightly shorter, chubby guy who, with a glint in his eye, said, exactly, these guys are too shameless. Just a few days ago, after we launched the pork burger, their customer flow has clearly been diverted by us and their revenue has visibly dropped. But who would have thought that the young family would be so shameless, copying our burger idea so quickly? And you know, President Wang, they do have their own unique techniques in seasoning. As a result, the customer flow we attracted a few days ago has been pulled back by them in recent days. If you don’t believe me, you can look at our data, the serious losses started five days ago. To be honest, this chubby guy was quite quick-witted. By saying this, he really brought the thought process to, it’s not that our side is incompetent, but that the enemy is too cunning. At this moment, Wang Qian’s face was as dark as water. He suddenly stood up from the lounge chair, grabbed his coat, and walked towards the door. Let’s go, head over to their shop and take a look. I want to buy one of their burgers to try. The group went downstairs and quickly got into a business vehicle, which sped off towards the university town. Forty minutes later, they arrived at the entrance of the golden triangle branch. From the car, they could see that the hamburger family shop, which had been bustling just a few days ago, was noticeably quieter now. Although their promotional activities had continued, the scene at the entrance was no longer as lively as it had been a few days ago, even though there were still customers inside. However, it wasn’t like before, where the line stretched out the door. In contrast, Mr. Hamburger’s place was quite different. They hadn’t held any discount promotions, they just had a sign at the entrance and the windows were plastered with promotional posters. These ads and posters featured a giant image of a pork burger. To be honest, this burger looked particularly tempting, huge in size, and with thick meat. The key point was the price. It was only 12 yuan. Since Mr. Hamburger opened, they had always targeted the mid-to-high-end market. In the domestic hamburger scene, their single item prices were not cheap. A beef burger costs 18, and a turkey burger costs 15 yuan. The prices were not low, but their burgers were the largest, so overall, they weren’t considered expensive. They could only be classified as mid-range burgers, and they didn’t have any cheaper options. Unlike other hamburger shops that often had 10 yuan fried chicken burgers, they had never offered anything like that. However, this newly launched pork burger filled the gap in the low -priced burger segment. Single order for 12 yuan, and the combo was only 18, this has made their family famous, and now. The front of the hamburger family’s house shows signs of desolation. But at Mr. Hamburger’s door, a line stretched 300 meters outside. This scene made Wang Xian, sitting in the car, nearly explode with anger. Damn it, you bastard, Lao Su, get out and buy a couple of their hamburgers, come back and let’s try them. Wang Xian instructed the tall, thin man with gold-rimmed glasses beside him. The tall man complied and got out. Of the car, of course, he wouldn’t be foolish enough to queue at the door. He quietly entered the store and then found a student who was ahead in line. He slipped the student a hundred yuan to help him order two of Mr. Hamburger’s newly launched burger sets. Twenty minutes later, he returned to the car. As soon as the paper bag containing the hamburgers was opened, a delicious aroma filled the car. Everyone in the car couldn’t help but swallow their saliva, but Wan Chien’s face grew darker. These hamburgers smelled too good, and the better they tasted, the more frustrated he became. Because the tastier the hamburgers, the more consumers loved them, and, the more profitable the store became, making it harder for him to take over this hamburger shop. So at this moment, his mood was far from pleasant. He took out a hamburger, opened the packaging, and inside was still that. Oversized Burger. A 15-centimeter diameter hamburger, not to say it’s unique in the country, but it’s certainly very rare. Inside was a thick layer of meat patty, which he weighed in his hand, definitely over half. A kilogram. He brought it to his mouth and took a bite, and instantly his eyes squinted in delight. Originally filled with rage, after that bite of hamburger, all his anger seemed to dissipate into thin air. It seems that. Good food really is a remedy for unhappiness. One Xian, who was previously filled with anger, now had a clear sky on his face. He took out the other two hamburgers, sharing them with his subordinates while saying, hmm, you guys should try this new hamburger of theirs, it really tastes quite good. The few subordinates exchanged glances, then took the two hamburgers and shared them. Moreover, this time they also got a pork burger with both meat and egg. When this hamburger was opened, everyone was stunned. Inside the burger, besides a thick layer of pork patty, there was also a thick layer of egg pancake on top. Seeing such a hamburger, Wang Qian couldn’t help but swallow again. Wow, they really are willing to spend money. At that moment, Lao Su, who had gone to buy the hamburgers, chimed in, but that’s not all, boss Wang. I saw them using turkey eggs to make the egg mixture and frying the egg pancakes. And I heard people in line saying that many came specifically for the turkey eggs. After hearing this, Wang Qian burst into laughter. Wow, it seems we really underestimated. The Yang family, we thought they were just a bunch of amateurs. But now look, their marketing is so slick. Not only did they steal our idea, but they also managed to promote it. They took our meat and egg burger concept, and now they’re using it to draw in customers. As he said this, the few followers in the car nodded repeatedly. Indeed, the Yang family’s strategy of leveraging others’ strengths was impressive. Originally, they were the ones opening a knockoff store but now the Yang family had turned their own skills against them. Such opponents are tough to deal with. The power of capital. The business car quietly left the scene, turning towards the direction of the Panhai International Hotel. The atmosphere in the car was quite gloomy and the few subordinates felt a bit downcast. At this moment, Wang Qian, sitting in the middle of the sofa chair with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them. Lao Tzu, how’s the investigation I asked you to do coming along? Lao Tzu, sitting beside him, straightened up and adjusted his glasses. Mr. Wang, I investigated their suppliers. Since they only have three chain stores, the bread dough and vegetables are sourced from local small vendors. There aren’t any particularly large partners, and as for the main raw materials, the beef and turkey are transported from their hometown. I heard they have a relative back home who runs a farm so they can get supplies at a low price. Young Master Wan, upon hearing this, slapped his thigh. I knew it. The beef is understandable, but. Turkey meat is hard to find on the market. There aren’t many turkey farms in our country, although turkey meat is sold, most of it is imported. And it’s not cheap either. I wonder where they got so much turkey meat. Old Sue chimed in at this point. Yes, so Mr. Wang, we shouldn’t be too anxious. Don’t be fooled by how unique their burgers are, they have their limitations. For instance, regarding supply, if they want to open more branches, their supply will definitely fall short. After all, finding so much turkey meat in our country isn’t that easy. Wang Qian nodded in agreement. Yes, that’s what I think too. With their current approach, they won’t be able to expand beyond Bazho for at least two or three years. By the way, how’s the alternative product I asked you to find? Gene C quickly opened his phone and searched for some information, then spoke to Wang Qian. Mr. Wang, I also checked, and currently, there aren’t any large-scale turkey farmers in our country. The closest overseas is the southeast country of Luzhua, where there are some small turkey farms. I’ve. arranged for people to import a batch of turkey chicks from there and i’ve also ordered a batch of turkey meat these goods arrived at the port yesterday and i’ve arranged for old wang and the others to raise the chicks as for the meat i’ve sent it to our headquarters food research lab i believe they will develop a finished product soon hearing this wang chan laughed heartily and leaned back into the sofa great just like that it’s only polite to reciprocate let’s develop our turkey meat burger as soon as possible Then arrange for promotion quickly, I want them to see the power of capital. Don’t think that just because they have fewer turkeys, they are the only ones who can do it. I want them to know that as long as we have money, we can make the same products. When the time comes, they sell theirs for 18, and we sell ours for 15. Let’s see how long they can hold out. Anyway, I prepared 30 million this time, I want to see when it runs out. By the way, you guys hurry up and choose locations around their 3 stores, ideally blocking the traffic routes leading to their burger shop. I don’t care about the density of our stores, I just want to cut off their customer flow. Wang Qian instructed with his eyes closed, while several subordinates nodded. Frequently, jotting down his words in their notebooks. Meanwhile, Yang Qian was in the studio of Steven and Panday. Since returning, he had been immersed in the burger shop for the past few days and hadn’t really paid attention to the progress of Steven and the others’ work. However, this time he came back and it surprised him greatly. Originally a studio of just five or six people, it had now expanded to a team of over 30. The studio had moved from a small room to a nearby digital building. Although there weren’t many people, Stephen had rented an entire floor. Among the more than 30 people they hired this time, not all were involved in artificial intelligence development. Most were working on brain-computer interfaces and many were actually just ordinary university graduates. After all, there aren’t many universities in the country that offer courses on brain-computer interfaces. only a few top-tier institutions and only at the master’s level offer such courses die in the foundational university stage there are still very few such courses so this time steven selected some outstanding graduates from the software programming major at the polytechnic university to join the studio he kept these students around him for training at this moment these students are essentially just apprentices the studio has now been divided into two parts One group is following Pande Chuang, specifically using the intelligent software developed by Steven to create NFTs. Previously, their studio had gained fame in the NFT field. Due to Steven’s series of creative ideas, many trendy brands and luxury goods have recently contacted them, wanting to collaborate on joint creations and release some NFT digital collectibles. They welcomed everyone, as the real deal is just a way to collect an IQ tax. This has also become the main source of funding for the company, so Pande Chuang is happily leading a team of 10. Every day, their works are sold on overseas platforms, with dozens of transactions occurring. By the end of the day, the income can range from hundreds of thousands to over a million dollars. That’s right, as long as you establish a reputation as a digital creative artist. In the NFT field, your works will be valuable. Taking advantage of the current high popularity of NFTs, they certainly want to make a significant profit. Meanwhile, Stephen used the money earned to purchase a large amount of equipment. He also upgraded these devices according to his own ideas. For example, in terms of hardware, he modified it based on his needs, and the same goes for the software. They even procured some precision, experimental instruments, and he upgraded the electrical control programs as well. Then, using this equipment, he produced the electronic headphones he had mentioned to Yang Chin last time. At this moment, Yang Chin is sitting in Steven’s office, looking at the finished product. It’s quite compact, resembling a Bluetooth headset attachment that hangs on the ear. Then there’s a scalp patch that can be placed near the ear after cleaning. the hair, which sticks to the scalp. The patch has many small protrusions, and from these protrusions extend fine capillary fibers, which are the latest brainwave sensors developed by Steven. Is it really that simple? This device is like an earthquake monitoring instrument, capable of constantly monitoring abnormal discharges in the areas of your brain that are being stimulated. Originally, Yang Chen thought that Steven would take several years to develop this device. Since the last time Steven mentioned the concept of such brain machine devices, he went back and researched related materials. The result was shocking. What seemed to be a simple device in Stephen’s words is, in terms of current Blue Star technology, an incredibly advanced product that seems almost extraterrestrial. To create such a product, you need to delve into a multitude of disciplines. This small device encompasses neuroscience, brain science, surgery, microelectronics, clinical trials, computer software, hardware, and more. You would need to gather experts proficient in these top-level disciplines for May. team of the best experts and continuously invest in them to combine their ideas. Only then could such a thing possibly be made. Remember, it’s only a possibility. Currently, there are people on Blue Star researching. This kind of brain-machine interface and the furthest advancements in this field are naturally attributed to the tech giants of the Blue-White Star nation, particularly Marcus, the CEO of TLAWS. He has spared no expense. In researching this, even poaching the chief chip designer Mello from IM Company. This is no ordinary person. He is currently one of the top designers of neuromorphic chips in the world. This big shot personally led the development of the first artificial neuron chip with a million neurons in human history. On a chip the size of a postage stamp, it houses 5.4 billion transistors and has 4 ,096 cores built in. This is the legendary humanoid brain chip. However, even so, this chip can only simulate the computations of over a million neurons. And to know, our human brain contains 87 billion neurons. Besides this big shot that Marcus has also brought in the two most outstanding experts in the fields of biology and microelectronics from around the world, Trotter and Hansen, these three top experts, are working together to develop his brain machine device. However, so far, these three top experts have only made minor progress in this field. What exactly is holding them back? It’s the biocompatible materials. So what are biocompatible materials? Simply put, if you want to create a brain machine, Link device, what equipment can connect the human brain to the chip? You can’t just think of it like connecting a computer and plug a power cord or data cable into the human brain, right? This is also the supreme challenge. That has troubled human scientists. There have been crazy individuals in the past who attempted to insert simple motors into people’s brains. The results are naturally predictable. One misstep could turn the human brain into a scrambled mess. It’s important to know that the human brain is currently the most precise and delicate device known in the world. It contains 87 billion neurons and the process of operation involves the continuous discharge between brain neurons to transmit signals. The mysterious brain collects these electrical signals through a network that is difficult for humans to comprehend. It then makes judgments and selections from these electrical signals to finally reach conclusions. Even more exaggerated is that such a powerful super brain has a remarkably low energy consumption. This is precisely the aspect that all human scientists currently cannot understand. Now, people are trying to connect the computer chips developed by humans to the human brain. But the problem is, humans are not machines. If you place foreign objects into human tissue, it will cause rejection reactions. Let alone, you want to connect to the most precious human brain. Moreover, the human brain is a very tightly protected organ. To place various types of neuron electrodes into the human brain is still just a fantasy at this point. Therefore, in Yang Chen’s view, the device that Steven envisioned, even if Steven has scientific knowledge that is a thousand years ahead of Bluestar, it would probably still take several years, or even a decade or more, to create. After all, conducting such cutting-edge exploration requires a significant amount of time and money. But now, in just a short span of half a month, he has seen a finished product. To be honest, his head feels a bit dizzy at this moment. Especially with this device in front of him, which is surprisingly simple, he finds it hard to believe. Steven, on the other hand, laughed heartily and explained it to him. Boss, this device is the brain defibrillator I mentioned. To use this device, the first thing to do is to perform a brain scan on the patient. Uh, this seems quite simple on our falcon star, but on blue star. However, there are also primitive basic devices on blue star now. The other day I checked, and it seems to be called MRI. Yes, that’s right, it’s using this device to scan the patient’s brain and locate the lesion. Then, you just need to attach the connecting patch of this device to the skull closest to the lesion. As Steven spoke, he picked up the patch and drew a line on Yang Chen’s head, demonstrating, After it’s attached, the biocompatible tentacles on it will be activated. These human-brain-compatible materials will automatically permeate into the skull, closely adhering to the brain’s cortex to continuously monitor the lesion. Once the lesions in the brain start to discharge erratically, this electrode will discharge in advance to correct the brain neurons in the lesion area. thus achieving the purpose of preventing and treating. Epilepsy. Stephen had used what he thought were the simplest words to explain the principles of this brain machine device to Yang Chen. But for Yang Chen, a novice in high technology, this was still a bit too profound. He felt lost in the clouds. Is it really that simple? He asked Stephen, filled with doubt, and Stephen nodded firmly. That’s right, it’s that simple. After saying this, Stephen shook his head, there’s no way around. It, this chip is currently the most cost-effective one I can buy and afford. Even if I load the most suitable algorithm onto this chip, it can only monitor about 100,000 neurons at a time. That’s already its limit, while the human brain has about 87 billion neurons. So this device can only be used specifically for treating epilepsy, and it’s also the simplest primary brain machine tool. At this moment, Steven’s expression seemed to show his dissatisfaction with this product. But at this point, Yang Chen, seeing his demeanor, really wanted to flip the table. Damn it, big shot, do you have to act so pretentious? Do you know that? Creating such a small thing is already something that scientists around the world are desperately trying to invent? I know you’re impressive, but you can’t be so showy about it. Damn it, if I didn’t know that you clones had. The DNA responsible for emotional expression removed, I might really suspect that you’re just showing off. You flaunt it right in front of me, is that okay? However, he only said this in his heart, in front of Steven. He wouldn’t show even a hint of emotion. Instead, he patted Steven on the shoulder, hmm, very good, keep it up. We’re just at the starting stage, don’t worry, once we make money, the equipment and assistance you want, will be available. By then, you can research whatever you want. Steven nodded vigorously, whom, I know, boss. Seeing Steven’s silly appearance, Yangchen felt a bit more comfortable inside. Damn it, finally, it. Was my turn to show off, it seems that this trick of painting big dreams really works on everyone. No matter if you’re a blue star person or a clone, as long as I paint the dream well, no big shot can resist. At this. moment, he smiled and looked at Steven. By the way, can you tell me about the brain-compatible antenna on this patch? Although he didn’t understand chip design, he knew that the brain-compatible material on this patch was definitely the most valuable part of this device. It could even be said that this material would be one of the most valuable materials for the next few decades, because according to the information he had found, scientists in the star-spangled country had already invested billions of dollars in this area. A top-notch team of scientists had been researching it for nearly 10 years, yet they still made no progress. But now Stephen had. Solved this problem in just 15 days. However, this secret had to be well protected. Well, how should I put it, it’s a type of nanoscale biological blue, belonging to a kind of small molecule collagen. You have to. Cultivate it from human stem cells, and then combine these stem cells with the stem cells extracted from the Lonely Starclotode. This forms a brand new nanoscale single cell, which can be controlled through RNA. Programming. In simple terms, this is a kind of nanoscale microbial robot. If you make this nanorobot into a blue patch, once it adheres to the human brain, it will be activated. Then this small molecule tissue can penetrate through the skin, pass through the cranial sutures, and finally penetrate the arachnoid membrane, the pia mater, the cerebrospinal fluid, and then delve two millimeters beneath the cerebral cortex. With the current equipment on Blue Star, I can only produce this level of compatible tissue. If I had the right equipment, I could create better nanorobots that delve deeper into the brain. Steven spoke as if it were easy, while Yang Chen was completely bewildered. He just wanted to get a rough idea of this thing, but he didn’t expect Steven to educate him with so much strange high-tech knowledge. He seemed to understand it. Yet at the same time, he felt lost. In any case, he was feeling dizzy. So this biological nanorobot. He wanted to ask something, but he didn’t know how to phrase it. Steven, however, seemed to know what he wanted to. Ask without needing to guess, like a worm in his belly. The biggest advantage of using this nanobiological robot is that it can be completely immune to the body’s defense mechanisms. You have to know that the human brain is the most tightly protected organ in the body. It’s very difficult for ordinary viruses or bacteria to deceive the brain’s defense mechanisms. This is also why it’s challenging to treat brain diseases with. Medication, just the blood-brain barrier is a human brain defense system that Blue Star scientists have studied for over a hundred years and still haven’t cracked. Using this nanorobot, however, can easily enter the brain tissue without triggering any rejection reactions. It won’t allow the brain to be harmed by foreign pathogens, nor will it cause inflammation. After hearing Steven’s explanation, Yongchen was very satisfied. This was the best outcome. Because this way, no one would die, and they wouldn’t bear any risks. Moreover, with such high technological content, others wouldn’t be able to replicate it at all. By the way, what is that Lonely? Starclaw Toju mentioned? Ha, that’s a creature we discovered on a planet called Lonli after we, the Fawken people, entered the interstellar age. It can provide us with unlimited stem cells, greatly reducing the cost of stem cell cultivation. The key point is that its stem cell tissue does not trigger any rejection reactions with any carbon-based lifeforms. So, later on, this lifeform was cultivated in large quantities to serve as a material source for human modification. Yang Chen quickly raised his hand, stop. Since this thing is a Lonely star creature, how did you get it on Blue Star? Steven then smiled mysteriously, uh, I have this nano robot in my body. Yang Chen’s head rang like a thunderclap. He remembered the nutrient solution he had brought back from the other world and it seemed that the stem cells from that claw toad were preserved in that nutrient solution. At that moment, images flashed in Yang Chen’s mind of Steven drawing blood from him and then cultivating this robot. After hearing Steven’s explanation, Yang Chen felt as if he had been hit on the head again. Good heavens, a creature discovered on another planet? Human modification? What does that mean? Are you trying to create superhumans? And now, looking at Steven’s face, which wore a strange, half-smiling expression, Yangchen felt he should quickly stop the conversation as further questions might lead to a series of knowledge he couldn’t comprehend. Moreover, the way Steven looked at him was so strange. Surely, he didn’t intend to use a knife on him, did he? Just thinking about it made Yangchen shiver. Ahem, um, very good, Stephen, I am very satisfied with your research results. However, I believe you’ve noticed that. The most valuable part of your equipment is this small molecular nanobot. You must keep this technology strictly confidential. Has the catering industry become this competitive? This time, it was Stephen who nodded. Don’t worry, boss, I’ve known this since the development of this thing began. Previously, I researched the relevant technologies on Bluestar, and currently, the scientists there are stuck at the stage of compatible tissues. Several research organizations are focusing their efforts on this area. But even if they produce a finished product, it would still lag behind my technology by at least several hundred years. Yang Chen nodded. Vigorously. Yes, precisely because of this, you must keep it strictly confidential. As for this technology, I think you don’t need to apply for a patent. Yes, I think so too. I plan to name these small molecular. Nanobots Xenobots. The main raw material for manufacturing these xenobots comes from the stem cell tissues extracted from my blood. But my stem cells are not easy to extract, and once they leave my living body, even if someone steals them, they can’t be preserved. Without my special methods, even if someone steals them, they won’t be able to cultivate them successfully. Hearing Steven say this, Young Chin finally nodded in relief. That’s good. Steven continued, As for patents, I have no intention of applying for them. I see that there are many high-tech products on Bluestar that have not applied for patents. That’s right, on Bluestar, many. Classified products do not apply for patents. Because if you apply for a patent, you have to disclose the technical details, which allows other scientists to reverse-engineer your product based on those details. Before long, counterfeit products might emerge. For example, the high-speed steel material used in high-speed rail bearings, the formula and forging technology for this material are only mastered by a few countries, yet they have never applied for a patent. Only in this way can they sell it at a high price. There are many similar products. So, naturally, Yang Chen also did not plan to apply for a patent for this biocompatible material technology. After coordinating with Steven on the relevant details of this product, Yang Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief. It was only then that he remembered the purpose of his visit today. He originally intended to ask Steven how things were going with selecting a new store location. Unexpectedly, upon arriving at the studio, he was taken by Steven to a few high-tech knowledge classes. He almost forgot about the main business of the day. By the way, Steven, last time I mentioned having you create a program to help me with the site selection, how’s that coming along? Yang Chen shifted the topic and asked Steven. Steven laughed heartily, I’ve already taken care of that for you, it was very simple. Damn, is he going to show off again? Yang Chen couldn’t help but roll his eyes. Is it really that simple? Hehe, it’s actually not very difficult. I just need to code an artificial intelligence program and let it quietly connect to the Skynet systems of those big cities. It can just scrape data from those popular commercial areas. Steven said this with such ease, but Yang Chen was. Breaking out in a cold sweat.He even occasionally looked up to check his surroundings, and fortunately, there was no one else nearby at the moment. If others overheard them, both of them might end up in trouble. Shu, keep your voice down. Ha, don’t worry, I just checked, there’s no one around. Steven seemed like a scatterbrain, but in reality, he was a very meticulous person. Hearing him say that, Yang Chen felt reassured. Actually, before working on this system, I researched some companies on Bluestar. The results were shocking. It turns out that many companies on Bluestar have long been using such technology to choose locations for. Their stores. Steven’s words genuinely startled Yang Chen. He had thought that the idea of using artificial intelligence combined with Skynet technology to collect information and filter store locations was a creative. Concept that he and Wang Xirxiong had come up with, but now, hearing Steven, he realized others had already been doing this. Hmm. Who are they? he asked, and Stephen nodded. For example, Starbucks and McDonald’s, which also sells hamburgers, have already adopted such technology. Really? Yangchen couldn’t help but widen his eyes. If it weren’t for Stephen saying it, he would find it hard to believe. Stephen smiled and nodded. Of course, it’s true. Do you know how much Starbucks made in Yanlong last year? Yangchen shook his head, and Stephen continued. Last year, they sold 23.5 billion in Yanlong. And according to their positioning for luxury. Products, the net profit is at least 50%, if not more. What? Yang Chen’s mouth dropped open wide enough to fit a fist because this figure was truly unbelievable. A coffee seller could earn so much? They have a total of 5,358 Starbucks in Yanlong, with an average sale of 4 .38 million per store, which averages out to 12,000 a day. And now, considering the economic environment in Yanlong, with shops everywhere being transferred, how did they manage to do this? Not only can they make money, but they can make so much money? Stephen asked back with a smile, and Yang Chen was genuinely confused. He had previously been a delivery driver, and now, he had only been in business for a few months, just a novice, how could he know? That’s because they developed their own Atlas Big Data location selection system. Hearing this from Stephen, Yang Chen was so astonished, that his jaw nearly dropped to the floor. What? A coffee shop has started using Big Data? Has the restaurant industry really become this competitive? Stephen rolled his eyes at him. The brilliance of this system lies in. The fact that once you open it, it can instantly find all the information you want about the area you want to open a store in, from the age demographics of the population in that area, whether there are more people, age 20 to 30 or 40 to 50. Moreover, it can also calculate the consumption habits of these people and the average customer spending of nearby stores. It can even model based on some relevant data to ultimately estimate the revenue of opening a store there. Stephen kept throwing out a series of hardcore information and Yang Chen was left dumbfounded by the bombardment of information. Is it really that impressive? Stephen shot him a look and the estimated revenue from this budget is only about 3% off from the actual data. Damn. Yang Chen slammed the table and stood up. He truly hadn’t expected that these big companies had already developed such an impressive big data capture system. At this moment, he finally understood why these multinational giants were so formidable. They all open stores, but why did they always manage to attract attention? And draw in customers? Because these enterprises were no longer just simple restaurant businesses.I in the past, companies like Shingdaku and Golden Arches made their profits primarily through marketing. They would spend wildly on various platforms to place advertisements. However, now, in addition to marketing, what drives companies forward more is the constantly updated and iterated high technology. Take this Altus big data scraping. System that Steven mentioned, if he hadn’t brought it up, Yang Chen would never have known that such a system existed. Moreover, it’s not just Xingdaqo, there are also golden arches in Kaifeng cuisine, he’s multinational. Restaurant giants, all of them have their own big data site selection systems. And these systems are particularly user-friendly, but the key is that they don’t open these systems to outside companies at all. Steven. Continued to explain to Yang Chen, who nodded in understanding. No wonder. He had never heard before that these companies had such systems at their disposal. No wonder they open stores with such precision, and every single one of them was profitable. Now he finally understood. So, can’t we just open alongside them? He joked with Stephen, who rolled his eyes in response. Do you think they’re foolish? They usually choose bustling, shopping malls or major commercial districts to open their stores. And while settling in these places, they also sign an exclusivity agreement with the leasing managers of these malls or commercial districts. This means. that after they move into the commercial district, they generally do not allow similar shops to appear within the same area. As Stephen explained this, Yangchen thought about it and realized it was indeed the case. In the commercial districts where these brands settled, it was rare to see similar shops within the same range. Because these international brands are willing to spend big money on marketing every year, they have their own loyal customer base. So these big brands essentially come with their own traffic. Some malls even actively help them waive rent to attract them. What’s more, some are even willing to pay for their renovations. After all, these big brands have privileges in those malls. And if you want to open a similar store in such a commercial district, unless you are also a big brand, you can only think about it through some loopholes. Otherwise, don’t even think about it. Steven had also investigated some insider information and shared it with Yang Chen. At this moment, Yang Chen was genuinely shocked. These big brands were incredibly powerful. They could manipulate those malls at will, which was something he couldn’t even imagine for Yanlong’s enterprises. So how is our sight selection system doing in this regard? Yang Chen finally asked the question he was most concerned about, and Steven chuckled in response. Although he had been edited to remove the DNA that controlled emotions, he had spent enough time interacting with humans to self-learn some changes in human facial expressions. For instance, he could adjust his expression based on the expectations during human conversations to make the other person feel more natural. So this guy’s learning ability was much stronger than that of Wang. Xiuqiang Stephen’s laughter had become increasingly natural, while Wang Xicheng still looked like he was crying when he smiled. Don’t worry about this, we’ve already selected a few addresses. Here, these are two. Addresses chosen in Bazho according to your requirements. As Stephen spoke, he led Yang Chen to the computer, opened a software program, and pulled up a map. When Yang Chen saw the two addresses, one was on Chang’an Road, the most famous pedestrian street in Bazho. He wasn’t surprised by the location, but when he saw it was selected in Chang’an Shopping Mall, he was taken aback. This place? Isn’t this? That’s right, this mall was. Previously burned down in a fire. Stephen said as he began to introduce it to Yang Chen, the reason Yang Chen was surprised by the Chang’an commercial building he chose was that it used to be a famous landmark shopping mall. In Baz Ho. However, 7 or 8 years ago, there was a major fire here, and the building was completely burned down, resulting in many casualties. Since then, it had not been rebuilt until the year before last when. A real estate company took over and began renovations. However, the renovations had always been conducted behind barriers so people outside couldn’t see what was happening inside. It was said that they were currently seeking tenants but many people claimed they wouldn’t go there as the fire had caused deaths and many felt it was unlucky. Yet Stephen recommended this place to him and his reasoning was quite solid. The renovation was undertaken by a particularly famous creative design company in the country. They redesigned and rebuilt the mall, creating a brand new indoor pedestrian street with two underground levels and six above ground. Although Chang’an Road itself is the best pedestrian street in Basho, in recent years, due to the impact of internet commerce, the foot traffic here has not been as good as before. Another reason is that although Basho is a port city, it is located in the north, making winters particularly cold and long. Therefore, during winter, this kind of pedestrian street hardly sees any visitors. There are many traditional old malls on both sides of the pedestrian street, but these malls have now fallen behind the trends. This new mall, however, is completely designed with the purpose of an indoor pedestrian street in mind. Stephen recommended to Yang Chen. It turned out that after taking over the mall, this company redefined it entirely. Considering the trendy styles that young people like nowadays, they redesigned and renovated the mall. Inside the mall, there are facilities for eating, drinking, and entertainment that young people love. For example, there are various arcade games, escape rooms, cinemas, and various indoor escape stores, etc. The mall also hired a professional design team to create various shapes. In the center, there is a long pedestrian street with a ceiling that can change its content at any time. Each third floor also features a very large outdoor balcony, including a huge sunroom. In short, the design is very fashionable and innovative. It can be said that the design concept is the number one in Basho without exaggeration. Moreover, many well-known brands have already settled in here, based on our analysis of big data collected from this commercial area. I like this point. The possibility of success for this mall is almost 100% and opening a store here, especially in this location on the second floor. We believe the success rate is also 100%. Stevens said very confidently. If someone else had said this, Yang Chin might have stood up and angrily accused him of spreading falsehoods. But since Stevens said it, he must have absolute confidence. Despite being a clone who recently enjoyed joking around, when it comes to technology-related matters, he speaks seriously. The key is that this guy also possesses very impressive hacking skills. He used these hacking skills to break into the mall’s internal systems and filmed the interior using the mall’s surveillance equipment. It should be noted that the mall is currently in the final stages of renovation and has not yet opened to the public. Therefore, ordinary people have no idea what the inside of the mall looks like at this time. After Yang Chen saw the images of the mall’s interior that this guy filmed, he immediately felt that his judgment was correct. Not to mention anything else, just the design and layout of the mall’s interior were truly impressive. He is also a young man in his early 20s, and if he were to go shopping, this would definitely be his first choice. Considering that there are also many other malls around Chang’an Road, the layouts of those malls are really too outdated compared to this one not inside this shopping mall. There is a sci-fi canopy overhead, and the shops on both sides are arranged amidst various pavilions and towers, resembling a garden landscape. Once you enter the mall, it feels like strolling through a garden, the sunroom. upstairs is even decorated like a tropical rainforest there’s also an aerial garden for enjoying the breeze and the view this mall is truly something else incredibly interesting it’s definitely trendy and novel if he were to go shopping this would be his first choice so he decided to settle on this store what surprised him even more was that steven had already contacted the mall’s leasing department via email this guy even made a short video showcasing the current operations of their two mr burger branches and sent it to the mall’s leasing department Initially, the leasing department had little interest in a small, unheard-of shop like Mr. Burger. However, after watching the video of their operations, they were genuinely impressed. They had originally intended to bring in big names like Golden Arches or Bao Bao Wang, at the very least. After all, they wanted their mall to have a certain prestige but it turned out that the demands from these big brands were quite excessive. For instance, they considered themselves international brands with built-in traffic and requested the mall to lower their rent or even waive it entirely. They even asked the mall to cover the renovation costs, which the mall found somewhat hard to accept. They were still hesitating when they came across Mr. Burger’s application. Although this shop wasn’t well known, the foot traffic in the store caught the attention of the leasing personnel. They replied to Stephen’s email, saying they would contact him in a few days for further discussions. Stephen suspected that the mall’s leasing department had quietly sent people to inspect their three stores in the past couple of days to see if Mr. Burger was indeed that popular. If Mr. Burger was really this. well-received, they wouldn’t mind bringing this little-known shop on board. After all, a thriving business could bring customers to the mall. While the mall cared about foot traffic, they also didn’t want to lose money. If they could attract customers, why not choose a shop that was willing to pay rent and was easier to work with? The other location Stephen suggested was on Iron Gate Street, which is currently undergoing renovations. How to put it? It used to be the core commercial street of Bazho, but that was 20 years ago. Later, a certain group took over, claiming they would create Bajo’s second pedestrian street, resulting in a year-long renovation. However, for some reason, this renovation ended up ruining the street. Once a bustling commercial area, it became desolate after the changes. The second shop Stephen shows is located at the corner of Iron Gate Street in a shop that is up for transfer. Is this place okay? After looking at the location, Yangchen felt a bit apprehensive. After all, since the renovation 20 years ago, the area had lost its popularity. Taking over a shop here seemed a bit. Stephen laughed heartily, just trust me. The reason for choosing this place is that it’s only one road away from the train station. Yangchen was taken aback, that may be true, but getting to the train station from here is really inconvenient. He had a deep impression of the area, although it was just one road away from the train station. During the renovation 20 years ago, the city also renovated that road. While widening the road, they added a median strip in the center. So, to cross the road to the train station, one would have to walk a block forward and cross a footbridge. Because of this, the street fell into decline. Recently, the renovation of the train station is nearing completion and soon there will be an underground passage leading right to the front of the shop. And the city has also planned many convenient, last-mile projects, such as the long-distance bus station and several bus terminal stations, all of which have been moved to the back of Time N Street. Currently, they are all under renovation. Once the underpass opens and The two stations are operational, this street will naturally not lack people. Yang Chen listened in astonishment, as Taiman Street was not very popular, and he rarely went there. Therefore, he didn’t know much about the situation there and was genuinely unaware of the many renovations taking place nearby. If it was really as Steven said, then Taiman Street would definitely become a golden street in the future. And this shop at the intersection would surely be a bustling place making a fortune every day. No need to ask, I’ve already contacted the landlord of this shop for you. They happen to be selling this property recently, and the asking price is not high, just 2 million. Wow, Steven was really thoughtful, even helping Yang Chen with this. The shop has two floors above ground and one basement, with a single floor area of 100 square meters, perfect for opening our burger shop. Moreover, once you buy the property, you become a member of the Taiman Street Commercial Committee. You can participate in internal investment meetings and advocate that no similar stores can open on the street. Stephen was truly meticulous, even thinking of this for Yang Chen. Yang Chen was so happy that he punched the air, I like this. The key point was that this shop was so large, yet only priced. At 2 million, this price was really a steal. Currently, just the net profit from their two university branch stores could buy this shop. The reason this shop was so cheap was also due to several factors. On one hand, commercial real estate prices have not been very high in recent years. Even in major cities like Jingxue and Ingchang, the best locations only cost around 20 to 30 thousand per square meter. This is far lower than residential property prices, and in Bajou, a second-tier city where housing prices are not high to begin with, it is even more so. Secondly, this commercial street has seen no progress for 20 years, stretching over 200 meters long. There are over a hundred shops on both sides of the road, but now less than 30 are still open. The rest have all closed down, and it seems impossible to rent them out. Additionally, in recent years, the impact of the internet economy on physical stores has made it even harder for this shop to sell at a high price. According to Stephen’s phone data, this shop has been on the market for 7 or 8 years, with the price dropping year by year. Yet, no one has been willing to take it over, not even the nearby real estate agents who are reluctant to list it for sale, because it really can’t be sold. This has forced the current landlord to post their own phone number on the shop’s windows to sell it. And Stephen contacted them through this number. The city’s recent renovation of the entire area has been very low-key, without much public promotion. Because the city is also planning to carry out a renovation of the old neighborhood near the street. They are currently in the process of land acquisition, and if this news were to leak out now, the acquisition would definitely not go smoothly, as it involves the interests of some commercial groups. Therefore, the news about the underground passage for the bus and train stations has been tightly controlled. This has given Yang Chen the opportunity to seize a bargain. He immediately decided to buy this shop because according to Stephen’s estimate, once this shop opens, with the completion of the bus station and the overpass, Taiman Street will surely be revitalized and the foot traffic here will definitely increase. After discussing the location in Binchang, Yang Chen asked about the situation in the country. Well, I’ve basically completed the site. Selection work for other major cities in the country for you. You don’t need to think about those mature business districts, on one hand, the rent is too expensive, and on the other hand, there are very few shops with. good traffic that are available for sublease. And even if you can overcome the first two drawbacks, you still face exclusive agreements with other similar shops in the business district. So, rather than competing with those established big stores, we might as well open up a new battlefield. Yongchen strongly agreed with Stephen’s idea. Indeed, in places like Sakura City, the capital, and Port City, as well as Woyang City, many core business districts have already established fixed patterns. It’s not an exaggeration to say that prime locations have basically been divided up by those international brands. As a latecomer, it’s very difficult to open a store in those areas. Even if there are store transfers, the rent can be particularly high and after all the hustle and bustle, it turns out you’re just working for the landlord. It would be much better to develop some new business districts. For example, the university town in the capital. Stephen recommended a new location to Yangchen. The capital has always been a place crowded with universities, but in recent years, with a expansion of university enrollments, the number of students from various universities has been increasing. The capital is also continuously developing, and the urban area is constantly expanding. As a result, many university areas in the capital have become insufficient. However, expanding near the schools is challenging due to a lack of available land. So, a few years ago, the capital opened a new university town in the northwest direction of the city. Many universities have acquired land here and built branch campuses. Some disciplines have also moved there, and many new students have to attend classes in the new campus for their first two years. Now, this new university town is home to nearly a million faculty and students from various schools. Adding in the original residence nearby, there are over 2 million people living here. Although the number may not sound high, the problem is that the area is quite small, so the population density is very high. And the foot traffic is needless to say, the supporting facilities here have just started to catch up. For example, a pedestrian street has been built here, and several shopping malls have been constructed over there. I’ve filtered out a few locations in these areas. As Steven pulled out a satellite map, he circled. Three places for Yangchen. These are all places that students like to frequent, or they are essential routes for students entering and exiting the university town. There are a few shops here that are up for transfer, and I think it would be very cost-effective for us to open here. Goodness, Stephen recommended three shops to Young Chan in one breath. Moreover, according to him, these three shops are essential to lay out. Because our Mr. Hamburger has an extremely high customer loyalty, opening a store in the university town has another advantage. That is, we can start cultivating a group of our target customer base from the students. As long as we capture these students’ appetites, even if they return to their hometowns in the future or find jobs in various high-tech parks. With the spread of these students, it will be very beneficial. for the future reputation of our hamburger shop to spread nationwide. Young consumers are the market of the future. Let them develop consumption habits during their student years. This can make our future expansion much more efficient, Stephen said, and Yang Yi, with an angry glare, also felt that this made a lot of sense. Previously, Zhang Yuchian had mentioned that their hamburger shop is different from others. Because their hamburger shop has a social attribute, it is very beneficial for cultivating their customer base. And cultivation must start from a young age. However, they currently do not have the strength to start from a young age, but that does not prevent them from starting with students. Among students, the ones with the most purchasing power are undoubtedly college students. So he strongly agreed with Stephen’s viewpoint. In other cities, Stephen’s site selection principles were also basically aligned with the concepts used in the capital. They all chose locations near areas where universities are clustered, as many university. Towns are built in the suburbs.I in such places, those international big brands are generally reluctant to cover, after all, they are far from the core commercial areas of the city. The reluctance of the big brands to go there has left an opportunity for Mr. Hamburger. Although there are certainly similar fast food chains near the university town, a place like theirs is definitely one of a kind. I want to, but my strength doesn’t allow it. However, Stephen then made a suggestion that left Yongchun feeling very troubled. But I suggest, boss, that you buy all these shops. What’s? Yang Chen was immediately taken aback. Buy them. All? Although the prices of commercial real estate are not expensive, buying these 20-some shops would still require a few small goals, right? Is it really necessary? Yang Chen tentatively asked Stephen, but, unexpectedly, Stephen’s response was very serious this time. I think it’s very necessary. I calculated this using a software. The addresses I chose currently have no similar shops around us. The software also. Collected data on other dining businesses near our shop. Some snack and fast food shops are very popular in these campus areas. For example, some larger breakfast stalls can achieve a net profit of $32,000 a month. This is still for mobile stalls, while the fixed restaurants around may start higher, but their income will also be more. Basically, the better ones can earn around $70,000 to $80,000 a month, which is very relevant to the specific environment around. And I used the big data collected to budget our new store’s profits. On average, in summer, a daily net income of over $10,000 is not a problem. So this brings up a serious issue, if your shop becomes popular, what will you do if the landlord raises the rent? According to the data we’ve collected during this time, this situation is currently very common in Yanlong. Moreover, the landlord’s breach of contract rate is positively correlated with the popularity of your shop’s business. Although Stephen spoke in technical terms, Yang Chen understood his meaning very clearly. He was just afraid the landlord would get greedy. In fact, Yang Chen had thought about such things before and he had seen quite a few with his own eyes. For example, when they used to run a small noodle shop, his father was doing quite well. As a result, the landlord would come to take advantage every now and then, and every time the lease was up, he would want to raise the rent. And in the capital. In a big city like Sakura City, such situations were even more common. After all, human nature is universally understood. At that time, he also checked the shop prices in the capital and in big cities like Sakura City. To be honest, before checking, he thought it would be very expensive, but after checking, he found that the prices of shops there were surprisingly cheap. Of course, this is just for ordinary commercial areas. If it’s in the core business district, the shop prices are still sky high. However, generally speaking, the average price of shops is about 20 to 30,000 per square meter. Compared to the prices of residential properties in these big cities, which can easily reach 70 to 80,000 or even over 100,000 per square meter, it is still much lower. But even so, he still couldn’t afford such. properties. So at that time, he just thought about it, but now Stephen was advising him to buy them. This made him a bit of a headache. He looked at Stephen with a wry smile and said, Stephen, I understand your point. Actually, I also want to buy this shop, but my strength doesn’t allow it. Stephen looked at Yang Chen very seriously. Your Excellency, do you mean you are very short on money? Yes. I really don’t have that. Much money right now. Yang Chen shook his head again with a bitter smile and said straightforwardly. Previously, he had dug up the Zhao family’s old bottom and scraped together several million, but apart from a portion spent on the new shop’s rent and decoration, most of the remaining funds were taken by my second uncle to build the breeding farm. Although my second uncle also borrowed a hundred million from the bank, that amount was merely a drop in the bucket for the breeding farm. Wang Xiuqiang had made a prediction for Yang Chen. If they wanted to complete the closed-loop construction of the breeding farm according to their plan, they would need to invest at least two to three hundred million more. Of course, if they didn’t have that much money, they could take their time. However, that would extend the timeline, possibly taking 5 to 10 years to complete this closed-loop construction. It relied on their family opening the hamburger shop, which would continuously generate cash flow. The problem was that after the hamburger shop opened, Yang Chen wanted to keep drawing funds from it to support Stephen’s high-tech endeavors. If all the profits from the hamburger shop were invested in the closed-loop of the breeding farm, what would happen to the high-tech? So he had always been troubled by the issue of funding. Recently, he had been thinking about how to find enough funds from that direction. Although the hamburger shop was doing well now, the net profit from the three stores was only a little over 200,000. This money was enough to purchase the shops on Iron Gate Street. However, the shops in the Chang’an commercial building on Chang’an Road could only be rented. As for shops in other parts of the country, he could only rely on the last bit of reserve funds he had. This money was about 10 million, which was what he had left from buying gold with his old classmates, and the remaining funds from seizing Zhao’s family’s assets. If he wanted to open stores nationwide and rent places, that might barely be enough. But if he wanted to buy all the stores, that would be a pipe. Dream. Well, our studio currently has a certain surplus of funds, if you need it, you can take some to use first. When Steven said this, Young Chen was taken aback. What? Is the studio making that much money now? Is this NFT really that promising? Yangchen knew that Steven and the others had gained fame on external platforms by creating NFT portraits. Moreover, the most impressive thing about Steven was that he created a giant portrait of the Mona Lisa using tens of millions of pixels to form a miniature Mona Lisa. This artwork not only made Steven a well-known artist in the NFT circle but also brought in an income of $6.6 million for the studio. After that, they continued to create many NFT portrait artworks and made quite a bit of money. The last time Yang Chen visited, they mentioned that just from selling NFT works, they had already earned over $10 million. At that time, Steven wanted to give him some financial support, but later, upon learning about the brain machine devices Steven wanted to develop, Yang Chen did not agree. After all, such brain machine devices required a lot of high-precision instruments and expensive consumables. Moreover, the studio also needed to recruit more people, and Yang Chen naturally wouldn’t engage in such a short-sighted endeavor. Now that Steven brought it up again, he couldn’t help but ask about the studio’s situation. This guy sounded so confident, could it really be that easy to make money with NFTs? Hearing Yangchen’s question, Steven smiled and explained, well, things are running quite well at the moment, although my project team hasn’t generated any profit yet. Yangchen understood this very well, over the past half month, Steven must have been fully immersed in the research and development of the brain machine devices. Plus, he had to manage over a dozen apprentices, so he was definitely playing both father and mother. Just look at the studio, many of the devices were purchased after he conducted extensive research and comparison. Some even required him to modify them himself after purchase. In this initial stage of development, he certainly had no time to make money. However, the 20 or so people that Pan is managing are currently performing well. They have collaborated with many trendy brands and launched quite a few co -branded NFT products. Now on foreign platforms, sales are doing very well. In the past two weeks, we’ve probably made over 3 million in profits. Hearing Steven say this, Yang Chen couldn’t help but gasp. Wow. It seems that making money on the internet is still quite easy. In just over half a month, they’ve earned over 3 million? And it’s in profits. It looks like the current trend is indeed in the NFT market. Although he suspects there’s a significant intelligence tax involved. However, a lot of hot money is pouring into this field. It seems that for the foreseeable future, this area is bound to be booming. Hmm, very. Good. It seems this NFT has great potential. You all keep up the good work. However, as for the money, I think it’s better to pass. Although it’s not a small amount for our plans, this might still not be enough. Yang Chen thought for a moment and politely declined Steven’s goodwill. Although the studio might have a few million in profits now, he couldn’t just withdraw all that money, after all, the studio needed to operate normally. The studio wasn’t just Steven and Ponday, it had 30 to 40 employees. These employees need money for their daily work, food, and other expenses. If he took out 1 or 200,000, that would be equivalent to over a million in red coins. Adding to the 10 million red coins he already had, it would only be a little over 20 million. With that amount, trying to open stores in a dozen cities would be a pipe dream. The key point was that he needed to keep some liquid funds on hand. With so much money, he couldn’t risk it all on buying stores. The funding gap was just too large, so he thought it was better to pass. But Stephen didn’t seem discouraged by his refusal. He paused for half a minute and then said to Yang Chen, Your Excellency, please give me another half month. By then, I should be able to help you solve most of the funding issues. Yang Chen’s eyes lit up, oh? Does that mean your brain machine project can be launched? This time, it was Steven’s turn to smile wryly, not so fast. I looked into the application. Standards for medical devices on Blue Star. Although our device has obvious efficacy, if we want to apply for medical device approval, we still need a lot of clinical data to support it. Hearing this, Yang. Chen felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him. Right, how could he have forgotten about this? This brain machine device, although according to Steven, is very powerful and can precisely treat epilepsy, but where’s the clinical data? Those medical regulatory agencies are not just for show. Moreover, whether it’s the Star Spangled Nation or the Flame Dragon Nation, the regulation of such devices is bound to be very strict. Now he was feeling a headache again. Because even if your product is good, if it can’t be sold, isn’t that like sitting on a mountain of gold and begging for food? At this moment, Stephen chuckled. However, I also found out that in the southern country of Hentustin, the regulation of various medicines and medical devices seems to be very lenient. I plan to take our product there to collect clinical data. If we can get through the hurdles, we should be able to obtain market approval quickly. Hearing this, Yang Chen’s eyes also lit up, right? How could I have forgotten about them? Hentustin is definitely a peculiar. Country on Blue Star. It is currently the most populous country on Blue Star, with a population of 1.5 billion, yet the country is not wealthy. In such a populous nation with little money, it becomes a significant problem for ordinary people to afford medical treatment and medication. Therefore, the country strongly encourages domestic pharmaceutical companies to replicate foreign companies’ drugs, which has made foreign pharmaceutical giants extremely frustrated however, they couldn’t do anything about it, so in the end, both sides reached a series of PY transactions. That is, Handustin could replicate the drugs of those large companies, but could only sell them within Handustin and not export them abroad. Additionally, Handustin allowed foreign pharmaceutical giants to set up laboratories within their territory for new drug. Research and Development Although it was called research and development, in reality, it was just a way to conduct clinical trials that were not permitted in their own countries in Handustin. There was no other choice, after all, there were many people in Handustin, and the costs were low. For those international pharmaceutical companies, many human trials that would definitely not be approved domestically could be conducted in Henderson. As long as they were willing to pay, they could find volunteers. Although this was somewhat unethical, it indeed played a significant role in accelerating the progress of medical technology. Furthermore, Henderson itself greatly encouraged innovation in medical research and medical devices. If you developed a decent piece of equipment here, it could quickly pass the approval of medical institutions. Because of the checks and balances between them and those large pharmaceutical companies, some new drugs and innovative medical devices they approved could also gain international recognition. This way, as long as they obtained their approval, they could legitimately launch such brain-machine devices. This circumvented the lengthy clinical trials and various data regulations that often took years in the star -spangled country. And domestically. After all, the regulations and approvals in these two places were very troublesome, consuming not only a large amount of funds but also requiring several years of time. Yang Chan and Stephen. Couldn’t wait that long. But this also requires a significant investment, right? Recruiting personnel in Hindustan for experiments, collecting data, and navigating various connections would definitely require substantial financial support. Yang Chan looked at Stephen and asked. Stephen smiled and said, that’s exactly what I was about to tell you. I have a way to solve the funding dilemma. What is that method? Hurry up and tell me. Yang Chan was even more interested at this point. Steven smiled and said, actually, this method is related to the metaverse. Seeing the look on this guy’s face, Yang Chen knew he was about to get a lecture. Recently, I’ve been developing an artificial intelligence program, or rather, I’m creating a software. And the purpose of this software is to collect and capture various human expressions and action packages. Steven’s introduction left Yang Chen confused, not quite understanding what he meant. Noticing Yang Chen’s bewildered expression, Steven simply changed the subject. It’s like this, recently we’ve. gained a bit of fame in the NFT field. And recently, some companies have approached us, wanting to collaborate. Yangchen still didn’t quite understand, haven’t you mentioned this before? That’s some trendy. Brands and luxury brands were looking to collaborate with you? Steven shook his head and smiled. Actually, it’s not just them, there are also some other internet companies looking to discuss collaboration with. Us. Upon hearing this, Yangchen’s eyes lit up. These internet companies were known for their deep pockets. If Steven could really collaborate with them, then funding wouldn’t be a concern at all. Then, hurry up. And tell me, how did the talks go? Which companies are they? Seeing his eager expression, Steven laughed heartily. They are all quite reputable, including the Martha Company from the star-spangled country, the Orange Company, and the Big Hard Company, all of whom have emailed us to inquire about collaboration. Wow! When Yangchin heard these well-known names, he was genuinely shocked. The Martha Company needed know. Introduction, it was a tech giant from the star-spangled country, a leader in the social internet field and one of the first companies to venture into the metaverse, the orange company is currently the number one in. The internet sector and their smartphones dominate the mobile phone market. As for the big hard company, there’s no need to elaborate, they are the long-established leaders in the internet field, with 99 % of the computers in the world running their operating system. These three companies have also begun to lay out their plans for the metaverse. The fact that they approached Steven’s small studio indicates their keen sense of smell. Why would they seek out our studio? Yang Chen found this quite puzzling. Steven’s small studio doesn’t even have a formal name yet. How did these giants come to find him? This is naturally related to the NFT works our studio sells, Steven explained to Yang Chen with a smile. The NFT works we sell may seem simple, but each one contains hidden intricacies. You should know that many other NFT works are created using the simplest pixel art methods. Yet we are more than a hundred times ahead of them. We use artificial intelligence and extensively employ miniature creation techniques. You could say that with careful observation, every NFT work we produce reveals that our pixel points are actually miniature portraits. Unlike other NFT creators who only use the simplest pixels, such works might not be discernible to outsiders but insiders can recognize their brilliance. They know we have a powerful AI algorithm and a super driving engine behind us. In terms of mapping and rendering, we possess unique skills. especially in AI -generated character portraits and dynamic human images. The recent works we’ve launched have caught the attention of those giants. Because in our new NFT works, the pixel points of the task. Images use miniature animated figures, and each area has different dynamics. As Steven explained to Yang Chen, he opened his computer and logged into the external NFT sales platform. He found several pieces they were selling and compared them with others’ works. It was evident that the NFTs sold by other merchants were quite laughable. The primitive and crude pixelated works, when placed alongside their studio’s creations, were worlds apart. Those NFT works looked like elementary school students’ drawings. If you enlarged the works, you could clearly see the rough pixel points. In contrast, their studio’s NFT works, weather character, portraits or collaborations with trendy brands, were all high-definition images, while most other NFT works were of that low-quality 500,000 pixels. Their works, on the other hand, were definitely high-definition images with tens of millions of pixels. The key point is that if you examined these NFT images closely, you would find that their pixel points concealed hidden meanings. Each was a miniature version of the original image, and some miniature points were even animated. Upon seeing this, Yongchun finally understood why their studio’s NFT works were so popular and why so many trendy brands or big names sought collaboration. Their technology was indeed quite impressive. The international giants valued their AI technology and driving engine. So, how do they want to collaborate? Ah, boss, you should know that building. A metaverse world cannot be accomplished by relying on just one vendor, it’s nearly impossible to complete the entire world. At least, for the tech companies on Bluestar, none can do it independently. Stevens. Words surprised Yang Chen. In the past two years, he had often seen overwhelming promotions about the metaverse online.at the time he still thought that this virtual world would arrive soon. But now, hearing Stevens say this, it seems like this thing is still far from being born. The mobile internet you are using now is actually a two-dimensional network world. This mode of communication compresses all human living, habits and reality into a two -dimensional form. It’s like when we go shopping at a mall or go to a mall to eat and watch a movie. All these 3D life scenes are compressed into 2D text or images. They are spread and communicated in the form of text or images. The emergence of short videos can be considered a breakthrough improvement for the two-dimensional network world. But this is still far from a true virtual. Network, because a virtual network is a three-dimensional network world. What the contractor Steven said, Yang Chen could understand. However, he didn’t understand why those giants would come to them. Once this metaverse is established, it means that these big companies have created a brand new 3D social scene. In the past, people could socialize through a software, using text or images. But now, it’s as if people live in a virtual space, able to socialize face-to-face. However, this brings up another problem, which is that everyone entering this virtual world, you need to have one or multiple virtual avatars. And these, virtual avatars cannot just appear out of thin air. When Steven said this, Yongchun seemed to gradually understand what he was trying to say, and his eyes began to grow more excited as Steven explained. Moreover, this virtual network world is different from traditional video games. In video games, the character images are just a few types that are repeated. Players can only choose between the character images released by the game company. And even if they make personalized modifications, the range of improvement is very small. But after entering the metaverse era, this traditional model of game companies setting characters for players to choose from can no longer adapt to this era. All players hope to have their own unique character images in the virtual world. For example, if a player enters a formal occasion, they might want a more business-like, glamorous image. But if the player enters the game, they might be a 3 meter tall robot. Or, when they are living in an ancient scene, they could be a tribal warrior. This means that, even if there are only 100 million people in our real world who can afford the metaverse, then in the metaverse there might need to be billions, even tens of billions of different character images. And, these character images can be purchased by players from stores, or they can DIY their own. However, at the beginning, I think they all need to purchase them from network developers. And this means that creating. These virtual character images requires someone to complete it, or rather, a company to complete it. When Steven said this, Yang Chen could no longer contain his excitement. I understand now, they are looking, for us to collaborate, hoping we can help them create enough virtual human images. Steven nodded with a smile, that’s right, what they value is our artificial intelligence program and driving engine. After all, to create billions of personal images, relying solely on people to draw is definitely impossible, artificial intelligence must help out here. Steven confirmed Yang Chen’s inference, and Yang Chen swung his fist. In the air with force, yes. But in these areas, doesn’t the star-spangled country have any research? Yang Chen felt a bit incredulous, after all, those multinational giants had been promoting the metaverse for quite some time. Could it be that they had no technical reserves at all for creating these virtual characters? Ha, I’ve looked it up too. In fact, they already had the technology in this area long ago. Example, they once created a website called This Thing Does Not Exist, which featured images of human faces and cats. And these people and cats do not actually exist, they were all generated by AI. Later, a major company launched an algorithm called PIFID, which allowed them to turn 2D images into 3D representations. To put it plainly, this algorithm can transform a flat image into a three-dimensional sculpture. After that, there was the I2L MeshNet algorithm, which could animate these 3D sculptures by inputting a few motion parameters. To put it simply, it allows 3D virtual characters to move according to the desired effects. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen had a basic understanding of the principles behind character creation in the metaverse. However, their latest technology is still limited to this point. So far, although they are continuously improving, the virtual characters and their movements they produce are still very rough. They don’t even reach pixel-level realism, meaning the virtual people you can see are very blurry, and once the virtual characters start moving, they might drop frames. With such virtual characters, there’s no talk of user experience. If players see themselves represented like this in the virtual world, many would probably go straight to the merchant for a refund and delete their accounts. So, that’s why those big companies came to us. They need our help to build virtual network characters. After hearing Steven say all this, Young Chin felt he understood completely. So those big companies can’t handle it, so they want to outsource it? Steven nodded with a smile. Exactly, you can understand it that way. What kind of price will they offer? Yang Chen’s heart was racing because he knew these foreign internet giants were notoriously wealthy. Just a little bit from their fingers would be enough for them to live on. Well, so far. We’ve only had preliminary contact. Several companies have asked us to provide some virtual character images. They want to conduct a test and we’ve already created some virtual characters according to their requirements and sent them over. I believe they’ll send someone over to negotiate in the next few days. Stephen was very confident in his technology, after all, the AI programs and driving engines used in the studio were all designed by him. These internet giants are known for their big appetites, if they come, it’s very likely they’ll propose to acquire our studio, or they might want to invest in our studio, how do you feel about that? Yang Chen was very familiar with the nature of these big companies. Despite the friendly and harmless image they projected online, when it came to their interests, these guys could quickly turn into ravenous wolves that would devour everything. Ha, I just want to be a free-spirited contractor, I’m not interested in being recruited. Stevens’ words served as a reassurance for Yang Chen. He knew that Stevens’ technology would definitely catch the attention of these foreign companies.In order to obtain Stevens’ technology, they would undoubtedly go to great lengths. Acquisitions or investments, all sorts of tactics would surely be employed, and the offers made would certainly be hard to refuse. However, considering the future of the metaverse, especially since he plans to create his own metaverse company, how could he possibly? agree to those big companies’ acquisitions or investments? Doing some outsourcing work for them would be one thing, but a buyout or investment was absolutely out of the question. Moreover, the metaverse he intended to create was far more than just a virtual network world. What he aimed to build was a metaverse that could directly connect and interact with the real world. His ideas were a step ahead of those foreign giants. So, while being a peripheral contractor was still acceptable, being acquired or invested in was out of the question. He repeatedly instructed Stephen who assured him that he would definitely adhere to the bottom line. This time, if we can negotiate with them, I estimate we could have quite a bit of new income. With this money, boss, you could buy storefronts in those first and second tier cities. Yang Chen was taken aback and felt a surge of emotions. He had originally thought he could rely on the money earned from fast food to serve as startup capital for his tech venture. Unexpectedly, the initial phase of the fast food chain would actually need to be supported by a tech company? Well, thank you for your concern. I can think of ways to approach the bank for now. Youngchin said with a smile to Stephen, realizing that opening branches was indeed urgent. He didn’t want to use too much of his reserve funds, so he can only think of ways to approach the bank. Currently, they had 2 million in funds, which could be used to buy the shop on Iron Gate Street. As for the shop in Chang’an Commercial Building, they could rent it for now, and for other first and second tier cities in the country, they could send someone to negotiate while also contacting the bank. If they could secure a loan from the bank, that would be ideal, allowing them to acquire those shops directly. However, the down payment would definitely require some support from the digital studio. After all, relying solely on his reserve funds was simply not enough. By that time, he believed the negotiations with several giants would also be concluded. They should be able to secure a certain amount of deposit from those giants, which would support him to some extent, no problem at all. but it also depended on the negotiation situation with the giants. If the negotiations went smoothly, the funds obtained might be substantial, and he might even gather all the money needed for purchasing a property in one go. In that case, he wouldn’t need to take out a loan from the bank, but it was also possible that the amount offered wouldn’t be much, and he would have to draw a small portion for the down payment, relying on the bank loan for the rest. Having dealt with banks a few times, Yang Chen didn’t oppose cooperating with them, although the process was. Slightly cumbersome, compared to other financial institutions, banks were still more reliable. There were no convoluted terms, unlike those funds and venture capital firms. Generally, borrowing from such financial institutions would be more expensive than from banks and often came with various contractual stipulations. In the end, one careless move could entangle the company in their web. So, Yongchun planned to go talk. To the bank first, asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk what? They plan to open branches? Goodness, I was just wondering why they hadn’t made any moves. Ha, it seems they finally couldn’t hold back. In the presidential suite of the Panhai International Hotel, Wang Qian was overjoyed upon learning about Mr. Hamburger’s latest developments. Is the news accurate, he asked, reaching for his assistant Su, who wore gold-rimmed glasses. The man with the gold-rimmed glasses adjusted his glasses with a certain flair. Don’t worry, boss, this news is absolutely reliable. It was sent back by the mole I planted in their store some time ago. The man with the gold-rimmed glasses spoke with a hint of triumph on his face. Clearly, when a large enterprise like the Menchen Group has ideas about a small shop like Mr. Hamburger, they definitely won’t play by the rules. With you, they will use all sorts of legitimate and illegitimate means against you. And Wang Qian had prepared two sets of strategies early on. On the surface, he opened a branch next to Mr. Hamburger’s store to compete directly and put pressure on him. At the same time, he also followed Sue’s arrangements and had people infiltrate Mr. Hamburger’s store as insiders, engaging in undercover operations. Of course, the initial goal was simply to hope that the insider could steal the secret of Mr. Hamburger’s sauce. After all, there are only a few small shops and this sauce is made by them. What if, during the preparation process, they accidentally got seen? Unfortunately, although this idea was good, so far, their insider had not been so lucky. They still hadn’t figured out how Mr. Hamburger’s sauce was made because he had never operated in front of the employees. It was even more impossible to accidentally stumble upon it. Their undercover agent hadn’t even managed to find out when and where the sauce was prepared. Moreover, Mr. Hamburger’s management was very aware of the importance of their sauce. To ensure secrecy, they even meticulously designed a sauce bottle. Every time sauce is squeezed, it can only precisely dispense 5 grams and there are strict. regulations on how much sauce goes on each hamburger. This way, they can accurately control the use of the sauce and monitor its consumption, preventing waste or theft. So during this time, their insider had not been able to produce any sauce for them to investigate. After all, the insider wasn’t foolish, Mr. Hamburger’s Kitchen, especially the hamburger preparation area, was under surveillance. If you wanted to pull any tricks, they could see everything clearly. So even though they had paid their insider, he still hadn’t managed to steal any sauce. However, this time, he finally didn’t disappoint Wang Qian and Su, the insider they had planted finally brought back good news. Mr. Hamburger is planning to open a branch soon and is currently selecting a location within Bazho City. According to reports, they plan to open 10 branches at once. In Bazho City, the man with the gold-rimmed glasses said casually to Wang Qian. Really? Wang Qian stood up excitedly. Absolutely true, I’ve confirmed it several times with that person. He told me that this. News has been circulating in the store recently and it seems several managers have been called in for talks by the Yang family. And this news also came from those managers, I’ve heard that everyone in the store is very happy. Because once the branch is open, they will definitely be the veterans and their salaries will likely increase when they move to the new store. The man with the gold-rimmed glasses relayed all the information he had gathered to Wang Qian. At this moment, Wang Qian was pacing excitedly in the room. Ha, this is what you call not asking for trouble means you won’t get into trouble. These country bumpkins clearly have never done big business. After opening two branches successfully, they think they can open one that will be a hit. Do they really think they have superpowers? This time, I will show them what it means to take big steps and easily trip over themselves. This guy was so excited he was almost incoherent. Indeed, he had been under a lot of pressure lately. The current Minching group appears calm on the surface, but beneath that tranquil facade, there are indeed turbulent currents. On one hand, his father is getting old and the veterans of the group are not entirely convinced about him taking over. His father also wants to bring the Minching group to the stock market before his retirement, allowing his old comrades who fought alongside him to share in the spoils. Then everyone can return home to enjoy their twilight years without causing him any trouble at the company. In other words, he wants to pave the way for him and clear the obstacles. But the problem lies in the company’s listing, although the daily operations of the company are decent. They lack a stable and impressive cash flow. And Mr. Hamburger is a tool he values highly. He is determined to acquire this store. He had previously employed a series of methods, but none of them turned out to be. Ideal. Fortunately, this store is about to take action. They actually want to open 10 branches in Bazho all at once. This is definitely a great opportunity for Wang Qian. Hey, old Sue, arrange for that informant. No matter the cost, have him find out exactly where Mr. Hamburger’s new store location is. Make sure we get clear information on each one. Wang Xian’s intention was clear, and Su understood that he was aiming to take down Mr. Hamburger. Based on his understanding of Wang Xian, he might not compete with Mr. Hamburger for those stores, but he would definitely raise the prices in secret, making Mr. Hamburger rent the stores at an extremely uncomfortable price, thus increasing their operating costs. Then, he would open a branch not far from their store. Even if it meant burning money, he was determined to compete for customers with Mr. Hamburger. This was Wang Qian’s plan, although it seemed a bit clumsy, it was a straightforward strategy that was hard to guard against. By the way, with Mr. Hamburger planning to open so many branches at once, do they have enough funds? Wang Qian asked Su again, to which Su shook his head. They definitely don’t have enough money. The informant I arranged called me earlier and said that their young master had a big fight with his parents over this matter. Upon hearing this, Wang Qian raised an eyebrow. Oh, what happened? Tell me more. I heard that the decision to open so many branches at once was the young master’s idea. It seems that it’s because we opened a branch next to their place, although it hasn’t posed a threat to them yet, it has brought them some pressure. Their parents are straightforward people who want to run a business honestly, as they are already making enough money. But their son feels that our hamburger family will eventually become a threat to them. He also knows that we are burning money to operate, so he heard some bad advice from somewhere, which is to open more branches. The more they open, the more we will follow suit, and in the end, the money burned will only increase. This way, we won’t be able to hold on. And naturally, we will withdraw. Su shared some insider information he had gathered, and Wang Qian couldn’t help but laugh heartily. Still too young. He clearly knows nothing about the power of capital. But, did he really argue with his parents over this? Wang Qian asked again, and the bespectacled Su continued to respond. Of course, it’s not just that, his parents agreed to open a few branches, but they didn’t want. to open so many. However, the young master is ambitious and insists on opening 10 at once but their family doesn’t have enough money and his parents disagree. The young master insisted on arguing to get a bank loan and the two sides had a very heated argument over this. My informant said that day the young master was arguing fiercely in the basement and when he left he even kicked the door down. Wang Qian, upon hearing this, pretended to shake his head. Young people, they haven’t been through the harsh realities of society yet. Go check and see if they’d had any recent contact with the bank, which banks have they been in touch with? Through our connections, we’ve vetoed their loan application. Wang Xian issued a series of commands, but these matters didn’t require the man with the gold-rimmed glasses to handle. Instead, a group of his little followers nearby were jotting everything down, indicating they understood. Old Su, you go contact He Zhong Bank. Once the other banks reject their application, let He Zhong Bank reach out to them. Wang Xian said with a smile to Old Su, who then clapped his hands vigorously. Ah, great. President Wang’s arrangement is truly brilliant. As the same goes, to take first, one must give first. Let’s provide. Them with enough material to let them go crazy for a few minutes. At this point, Wang Qian had already put away his smile and slowly walked to the floor-to-ceiling window. He struck a pose as if everything was under his control, oomph. In a month, I will completely take down Mr. Hamburger and their unique secret recipe. Don’t worry, if things go smoothly, they’ll be over in less than a month. Old Su, sitting on the. sofa immediately flattered him president wang is truly a master strategist those bumpkins from the young family how would they know how to run a business well exactly it would be better for such a business to close down sooner rather than later ah isn’t that right if they were sensible they would have handed over the sauce recipe earlier and exchanged it for a large sum of money enjoying their retirement at home instead the power of industrialized farming they insist on starting a business if we don’t make them lose everything this time i’ll write my name backward For a moment, the think tank sitting behind old. Su was also fired up, as if victory was already in sight. Taking down Mr. Hamburger felt as easy as squashing a little ant to them. Meanwhile, Yang Chen was completely unaware of Wang Qian’s actions. He was already, on his way to Haiyan village. He had roughly sorted out the matters in the city, but he still needed to understand the recent situation in Haiyan village. For some time now, his second uncle and Wang Shuiqiang, had been stationed here, and they had maintained video calls. However, regarding the construction of the breeding farm, he still felt that he needed to come and see for himself to feel at ease. After more than 40 minutes, he finally got out of the car at the entrance of Haiyan village. As the car drove into the village, he could feel that the atmosphere was noticeably different from before. The original Haiyan village was not large, with just over 200 households. However, many of these families had already moved away. A lot of people had relocated to the city and would no longer return, leaving their houses abandoned. In the past, some people would buy houses in the village, but now, hardly anyone was willing to buy. After all, compared to the city, living in the village was quite inconvenient, whether it was for children’s education or elderly medical care. Moreover, farming wasn’t very profitable, so most young people had gone to work in the city. Even if their families hadn’t moved away, they would only come back to visit during the new year. So usually, there were only about 300-500 people in the village, mostly the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled. However, this time when Yang Chen returned, he felt that the village was noticeably livelier than before. Many young people had come back from the city and some even greeted him warmly when they saw him. His family had been long established in Haiyan village and they were related to many families in the village. Moreover, if one were to consider the generational hierarchy, he had quite a high standing. It was just that his family hadn’t been residing in the village regularly before, so he didn’t know many people. But now it was different, as the saying goes, wealth in the deep mountains brings distant relatives, and they weren’t even in the deep mountains. So now, the villagers were very enthusiastic when, they saw him, as soon as they saw his car arrive, they all came over to greet him but he smiled back at everyone in turn and walked south through the village, where he could see the cattle farm on the other side, which, was basically completed by now. A six-story building stood there, and to be honest, the locals found it quite novel. After all, at this time, they hadn’t even moved into apartment buildings yet, but the cattle at. The Hongfong breeding farm had already settled in. The farm had been completed and was already in operation. It was said that on the day it opened, some local leaders and bank executives came to cut the ribbon. Yangchen headed straight for the cattle farm, which had now been renamed the breeding farm and was very formal. It covered a large area, and this building didn’t even occupy one-tenth of the courtyard. At the entrance, there was a newly built small building. It was essentially an extension of the original Zhao family office area, where his second uncle and Wang Xiuqiang were temporarily working. some cattle herders and veterinarians also lived in the building. After a while, when everything was running smoothly, Wang Xieqiang would be reassigned back. But for now, since it was still in the construction phase, his status as a foreigner was quite useful, so he stayed here for the time being. When Yang Chen arrived at the office, neither his second uncle nor Wang Xieqiang was there, they were said to be at another construction site. He went directly to take a look at the cattle building, and he was amazed. This cattle raising plan was designed by Wang Xieqiang. Every step was based on modern industrial cattle farming practices. For example, the first and second floors were cattle pens, where the cows rested and were fed. Moreover, beneath each floor, there was an automatic manure collection trough. There was a device on the ground that automatically cleaned the area, at set intervals, it moved around like a robotic vacuum cleaner. It would glide back and forth, scraping the cow’s manure off the ground and pushing it into the trough below through a central groove. Trough below also had a slope, allowing the manure to flow into pipes, and after being flushed daily, it would be sent to a deep underground septic tank. In the septic tank, it would ferment and produce biogas. Ultimately, the biogas would be used for electricity generation, while the fermented manure would be turned back into organic fertilizer. The cows would be herded out from downstairs at scheduled times and would climb up the gentle slope to the third and fourth floors, which served as their exercise and resting area. The ground here was covered with a soft material, which was not just simple sand. It was made from sawdust mixed, with other organic materials, crushed and processed into a soft, breathable surface. This layer was laid down considering the characteristics of cows. Cows have four stomachs, and we want their rumen to play a major role because if this stomach digests and absorbs well, the cows will grow healthy and strong. For this stomach to function best, it’s ideal for the cows to lie down. So, when we visit some farms and see cows, often lying on the ground, there’s a reason for it. It’s to facilitate their digestion and absorption of nutrients from feed, allowing them to gain weight faster. Cows also have certain requirements for the ground. If it’s hard in cold concrete or dry ground, they definitely wouldn’t want to lie down. They prefer soft ground, which is also the main reason we see many cattle farms with piles of weeds in the open spaces. All of this is scientifically based. After completing their exercise, the cows would continue up the gentle slope, where the top two floors were their bathing areas. Here, there were devices similar to automatic car. Washes that would rinse the cows as they pass through. The top floor was where the cows enjoyed sunbathing, equipped with various angled rolling brushes. After their baths, the cows would bask in the sun and rub. Their bodies against the rolling brushes, the purpose was to relieve itching. Such equipment is common in cattle farms abroad, and their family has pioneered it domestically. After touring the entire breeding building, Yang Chen finally felt at ease. The vision of scientific cattle farming that Wang Shuchun had painted for him back then seemed to have been fully realized this time. and this building is just their first phase. Project. Inside this building, they raised over 2,000 cows. This can be said to be the maximum number of cows raised at the lowest cost. If this pilot project succeeds, they will build more and taller breeding buildings in the future to raise more cows. By then, having 100,000 cows in such a small farm would be nothing. This is the power of industrialized farming. After visiting the cattle farm, Yang Chen continued forward, walking nearly a kilometer. He finally arrived at a new construction site. At this time, the construction of this site was basically completed. However, the entire building had not yet been topped. Off. The reason for not topping it off was that some large machinery needed to be hoisted in from the roof. Otherwise, it would definitely not be accessible through the front door. Wang Xiuqiang was supervising the work here and was very pleased to see Yang Chen arrive. He then introduced the situation of this construction site to him. This site would be the future power plant. The design of this power plant was to generate electricity using biogas, which is actually quite abundant in the rural areas of Yanlong country. Yang Chen remembered that when he was a child, his grandfather was still around and his parents had not yet gone to the city to work, they still lived in the village. At that time, many technicians were sent down to guide everyone in building biogas pits to produce biogas. Moreover, if you wanted to build one personally, the state would provide certain subsidies. The construction of a biogas pit was quite simple, you just had to dig a cesspool and throw in the collected human and animal waste to ferment. Later on, the materials that could be fermented were not limited to waste, even some household garbage and chopped straw from crops could be used as fermentation materials. The results were quite good, he remembered that their family had built one back then. They even used biogas lamps and biogas stoves for a while, cooking with biogas. It was indeed very convenient. But later, why couldn’t it continue to be promoted? There were several reasons for this. One was that farming was not profitable. Many people went to the city to work, and with no one living at home, there was naturally no need to build biogas pits. Secondly, this thing had certain dangers, if a leak occurred or someone maliciously tampered with it, it could easily lead to explosions and other issues. Naturally, no one would pursue it anymore. This time, they were undertaking this project entirely because the cattle farm produced too much manure. If not treated harmlessly, that manure would have a certain impact on the village’s environment. Firstly, it had a strong odor. Secondly, it easily bred mosquitoes and brought bacteria. Thirdly, if left unchecked, it could easily pollute the groundwater. Moreover, the manure produced by the farm daily was calculated by the ton. If this manure could be collected, it could generate biogas and then be turned into organic fertilizer, which would be a triple benefit for them. Unfortunately, this time Yang Chen went to another world and was too busy fighting. He hadn’t had the chance to visit the secret base in Bintai City or meet with Jaluman and the others. Naturally, the machine tools couldn’t be brought over. Without the machine tools, Wang Xiuqian’s envisioned gas turbine could not be borne or used. However, he was not in a hurry, after all, this power plant had just been built. There were still many finishing tasks to be completed, such as laying some pipelines and arranging the substations, which were also quite costly, just the procurement of equipment cost over a million, and they also needed to maintain good relations with the power grid personnel. The power grid was very interested in their small power station, especially since it was a project for corporate self-generation. This was an important benchmark project for energy conservation and emission reduction, utilizing biogas for power generation. It would supply electricity to farms, slaughterhouses, and feed factories, and any excess electricity could be sold to the grid. Naturally, the power grid placed great importance and appreciation on them. Of course, this was also due to the fact that Uncle had invested a large sum of money. Well, the first batch of cow dung has just been delivered to the biogas pool. For this cow dung to produce enough biogas, it will probably take about a month. Wang Xiuqiang explained to Yong Chen about the future operation model of the power plant. Once the quantity increases, our power plant can start operating, otherwise, generating and burning it on the spot. Is impossible, as that would be too unstable. Our biogas must have a certain reserve before our power plant can begin operations. Outside the power plant, buried underground several hundred meters away, there were. Dozens of large storage tanks. The biogas produced in the pool would be transported here through pipelines for storage. Once a certain amount was reached, their power plant would begin operations. In the future, as more biogas was produced, it would continuously be sent here for storage. This would ensure that the fuel supply would not be interrupted. Of course, if the production is too high at that time, we can also buy some to sell to the villagers. Yeah, I think that’s a good idea, Yang Chen nodded in agreement with Wang Xiuqiang’s thoughts. As their farm and a series of facilities began construction, the demand for labor on. The construction site grew stronger. Many people who had gone out to work were now returning to the village. With more people working on their site, the demand for various materials naturally surged. Now every household needed to cook and relying solely on firewood was not enough. Moreover, firewood was dirtier and required daily ash removal. Where could one find something as convenient as gas? Furthermore, biogas, once the Pressure was adjusted, could be stored in ordinary liquefied gas cylinders. In the end, a cylinder could be sold cheaply to the villagers for just a few dozen yuan. Not only that, but the organic fertilizer produced, here has already been completely booked. Wang Xiuqiang brought another piece of good news to Yang Chen. Yang Chen was stunned, what? Is there really someone buying this stuff? Wang Xiuqiang rolled his eyes. How could there be no buyers? This stuff is quite precious in Europe and America. Especially in Japan, this kind of organic fertilizer is very popular. Moreover, this year, due to the disputes between those two cousins in Europe, the prices of international fertilizers have skyrocketed. Those two were originally the main exporters of fertilizers and agricultural products, and now they are not exporting. The prices of fertilizers and grains are soaring internationally, which is why when we first mentioned building the biogas pool, the local storage company came to inquire. Wang Xurchang briefed Yang Chan on the situation, and Yang Chen was aware of the storage company. It was quite normal for a large agricultural materials company in Bazho to take an interest in their organic fertilizer. Recently, they signed a three-year long-term supply contract with us, already booking all the organic fertilizer we will produce in the next three years, and the first deposit of 500,000 has already been transferred to our account. Yang Chen was dumbfounded, benefits were coming in so quickly, this was indeed an unexpected joy. By the way, I was just about to mention this. Since the national grain prices have surged, what about our feed factory? Yang Chen suddenly remembered something and asked. At this moment, Wang Shuiqiang shook his head with a wry smile, you don’t need to think too much about this, the prices of raw materials are definitely going to rise. Hearing this, Yang Chen couldn’t help but furrow his brows. He almost forgot about this matter, he never expected that such international events would affect him one day however, at this moment, Wang Shuiqiang looked around and then whispered to Yang Chen, you don’t need to worry too much about this, we still have Falkenstar. Sure enough, as soon as this was mentioned, Yang Chen’s brows immediately relaxed. Indeed, he had been thinking too small. Why was he worrying about these things? He already had Shanshan City on Falkenstar. The breeding farm here was just a cover. Outside Shanshan City, on the Handa Prairie, there were countless wild cattle and sheep. Even if the breeding farm here reduced production, he could secretly bring some over from there to fill the gap. After all, Wang Xiuqiang was one of his own, with his financial acumen. The accounts he produced would not raise any suspicions from outsiders. As for the feed issue, he had also overthought it. While materials were scarce here, they were not in short supply in the other world. For instance, outside Shinshan City, there were vast fertile lands that had not yet been developed. When spring came, he could get some manpower to develop that land. Wasn’t there still great potential there? Anyway, all kinds of grains in the other world were free to him. He could continuously supply them to support this side. Well, that’s true. With this thought, Yang Chen felt relieved. Indeed, even if the price is of bulk. Raw materials on the international market rose, it wouldn’t affect him here. Now, have we started slaughtering those cattle and sheep? He casually asked, and Wang Shuiqiang nodded. Yes, after returning this time. Many of these cattle and sheep have given birth to calves. Although we have built a new breeding building, the number we can raise right now is still limited, so we have already slaughtered some. After all, the production lines at those slaughterhouses can’t be idle for too long. The beef that has been slaughtered is partly stored in our cold storage and can be sent to the city at any time. Another part, which couldn’t fit in the cold storage, has already been taken to the town for sale. Yang Chen nodded, alright, you can handle these matters. Additionally, we have launched a new pork burger on our side. We can appropriately increase the breeding quantity of pigs here and eliminate all the sheep. Thinking about the recently popular pork burgers his family had been selling, Yang Chen recalled the purpose of this trip, ever since his. Family emulated the hamburger family and started promoting pork burgers, the sales had indeed been quite good. The sales of individual items had been steadily rising, after all, this was the cheapest item they offered. With great taste and large portions, it was naturally well-received and sought after by consumers. Therefore, in recent times, they had also increased their efforts to procure live pigs from the market. This trip was to discuss this matter with Wang Shuiqiang. Wang Shuiqiang also expressed strong agreement, yes, I have long wanted to eliminate those sheep. Raising them is labor-intensive, and they don’t produce much meat, which is pointless. Pork, on the other hand, has no worries about sales. Yang Chen then thought of the particularly large black pigs in the other world. He planned to see if he could bring some of those pigs over next time. He wanted to try mixing them with the local pigs, especially since live pigs in the country now had to be imported. The breeding stock was basically monopolized by a few major agricultural groups from abroad. Wang Xiuqian was also very supportive of his idea. By the way, let me tell you something. Wang Shichang seemed to suddenly remember something and said to Yang Chen. Yes, go ahead. It’s like this, I’ve been living in Haiyan village recently and I’ve noticed that there are quite a few fruit trees planted on the mountains around the village. Haiyan village used to be a place famous for its fruit. Production. More than 40 years ago, the village responded to the call and began planting fruit trees on the mountains. In the first few years, the sales were quite good. However, about 10 years later, as many. Regions in the south began to produce large quantities of fruit and some fruits from overseas started entering the domestic market, coupled with the fact that their local fruit varieties were old breeds, not only is the yield low but the quality is also not very good. The most critical issue is that the fruits they produce are not as sweet as those from elsewhere. As a result, the fruits from this area have gradually been phased out and eventually, even the canning factories no longer wanted their fruits. Coupled with the trend of going to the city for work at that time, there were hardly any people willing to go up the mountains to plant fruit trees. Thus, large areas of fruits and vegetables were left to rot on the mountains, a situation that has persisted for decades. Now, even the village children are unwilling to go up the mountains to pick fruits to eat. Recently, my second uncle made use of their mountain and started raising turkeys. Other villagers, envious, also wanted to send their fruits over to use as feed. Unfortunately, the turkeys grew. tired of the fruits, and some were sent to the cattle farm to feed the cows. A lot remained, and Wang Xiuqian utilized these fruits to develop a fruit-flavored meat pie. This was the big idea Wang Xiuqian wanted. To share with Yang Chen, innovating with meat pies. He mixed some pears and apples into a puree, then combined it with the meat filling, adding a bit of spice. He developed a meat pie with a fruity aroma, which he thought was excellent, and he was eager to recommend it to Yang Chen. This kind of fruit-flavored meat pie has long existed on Falkenstar and was very popular. The key benefit of this meat pie made with fruit puree is that it can lock in moisture. Upon hearing this, Yang Chen’s eyes immediately lit up. Anyone who has made hamburger patties knows that the biggest headache is the issue of moisture loss. A meat patty weighs about 2 ounces when fresh, but if cooked, it might only weigh 1 ounce. This is because a lot of moisture evaporates during the cooking process. As a result, to make their beef patties appear substantial, manufacturers have no choice but to increase the amount of beef used, which naturally raises costs. Unscrupulous manufacturers find ways to inject edible gelatin and soy protein isolate into the patties, which can effectively lock in moisture. However, the taste of the resulting meat pie is another story, it hardly tastes like meat at all. Wang Shuchang’s method, however, effectively solves the moisture-locking problem. He uses pure natural pectin, which not only avoids the need to increase the amount of meat but also enhances the flavor of the meat pie. Yangshin didn’t expect this guy to have such a big idea, and it just happened to solve the problem he was facing. Actually, this is just a small issue in food engineering, but the fruits used here must be very specific. The balance of sweetness and acidity is crucial, if the acidity is just right, it can help tenderize the meat. It can also reduce the amount of fat used, making the hamburger patty more tender. And the right level of sweetness can enhance the meat’s freshness. Moreover, the fruit puree can effectively lock in moisture, preventing the meat pie from losing too much moisture during baking. So, while this process may seem simple, it is actually the result of long-term and repeated. Validation. It is part of food engineering, which not only ensures the quality of the meat pie but also enhances its nutrition and flavor. This way, when you eat a food item, you can also gain more vitamin. Supplementation. This was also a very popular type of space food among the astronauts on Fokin. Unfortunately, there are currently no good varieties of fruit trees found on Blue Star. The best we have there is the Hong Hong, or red snow pear. That kind of pear has the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, and most importantly, it can tenderize the meat well, lock in moisture, and enhance the flavor. Additionally, that pear has a strong preservation effect, adding that pear puree to the meat pie can effectively extend its shelf life. Even if the meat pie is at room temperature, it can last for 30 days, which is very beneficial for long-distance transportation. Under low-temperature conditions, it can be preserved for 3 years without losing flavor and texture, definitely a fantastic food additive. Unlike the various. Preservatives used on Blue Star, that red snow pear is absolutely harmless to the human body, and it can also ensure the balance of blood sugar and blood lipids, Wang Xixiang said while grilling two meat patties. Made from experiments, educating Yang Chen. Yang Chen was also left speechless, he never expected that using fruit puree to make meat patties could have such benefits. At this moment, the two patties Wang Xixiang, placed on the iron plate were also cooked. He took one and simply put it in a bun, handing it to Yang Chen. Without any sauce, Yang Chin took it and bit down, immediately widening his eyes. This burger was truly different from any burger he had ever eaten before. For instance, the patty in this burger had a different flavor compared to the spiced patties they used to make. Previously, although the patties were seasoned with spices, to ensure that the beef or turkey patties wouldn’t be too dry, they would follow McDonald’s method, mixing a certain amount of beef fat in an 8 to 2 ratio. The only difference was that they would add various spices to their patties. In contrast, McDonald’s patties would not contain any spices. This made their patties taste richer, but of course, the beef or turkey flavor would be relatively lighter. This was more in line with the taste of the locals, but sometimes, it could feel noticeably greasy. Moreover, no matter how they seasoned it, the patties would still be relatively dry and hard. However, this time, the patty was clearly different, the meat was more tender, and the key point was that you could feel you were eating beef. The tenderness was reminiscent of the feeling of eating Cantonese-style stir-fried beef, where The meat is soft yet retains a good chew. This was because Cantonese chefs would use tenderizing powder to marinate the meat before cooking. Of course, better chefs would use papaya powder or kiwi to marinate the meat, which would be quite costly. Most restaurants, however, would use baking soda to tenderize the meat. Although the texture would still be soft, the cost would be significantly lower. Naturally, if consumed in excess, it wouldn’t be good for the body. But this time, Wang Shixiang took a different approach, he used a mixed fruit puree, adding it to the meat filling in a certain proportion. The patties made this way were, soft yet retained their original flavor. For example, the beef patties still had the taste of beef, but the previous beef patties were just ordinary beef patties. Now, eating this one felt like eating a beef patty. Made from snowflake beef. However, this beef patty was not as greasy as regular beef. Moreover, you could clearly taste the rich fruity aroma in the meat and the sweetness of the fruit puree significantly enhanced. The freshness of the patty. A burger without any sauce was already this delicious. If it were combined with some fantasy sauce, Yang Chin could hardly imagine how delicious this burger would be. Thinking of this, his eyes suddenly lit up. Previously, their Mr. Burger focused on turkey burgers, targeting the mid-range market. Beef burgers were relatively more high-end. Recently, they also launched pork patty burgers to cater. to the mid-low-end consumer group. However, when it came to high-end consumers, they really didn’t have any standout products. The emergence of this burger clearly helped them fill that gap. Moreover, once the technology for this burger was popularized across various burgers, their burgers could deliver a dimensionality -reducing blow to their competitors. He truly didn’t expect that a seemingly simple burger could have so many variations. However, his thoughts were more focused on the red snow pear that Wang Xiuqiang mentioned. According to Wang Xiuqiang, this is a fruit with very high economic value. It must be found and introduced to Blue Star for cultivation. After all, Wang Xiuqiang is currently using ordinary apples and pears to create fruit pulp, which already has such effectiveness. He is even more eager to see how useful the fruit pulp made from the red sherry will be once it is found. Wang Xiuqiang readily agreed to his request and hand-drew the appearance of the red sherry for him. He also told him about the main production areas of this fruit on Falken Star in the past. It was roughly to the south of where he was, across the Yunmeng Mountains and even through the 16 cities of Yinyun on the southern foothills of the Yunmeng Mountains. He needed to head towards the area of Nanyun Kingdom where it seemed there were many regions cultivating such fruits. However, it was uncertain whether those fruits still existed after the century war. Yang Chan had a general impression of the fruits production area in his mind along with some judgments. The next time he went to the otherworld, he would have more targets to search for. Unfortunately, the hunting dog that Wang, Shuxiang had asked him to find last time still had no leads. Fortunately, before he left last time, he had already entrusted Grande to help look for it. He should have some clues when he returned this time. After discussing these matters, Yang Chen remembered the turkeys they were raising. Speaking of which, he had brought back quite a few turkey eggs from the otherworld this time. He came this time to find an opportunity. to hand these turkey eggs over to Wang Xiuqiang. As soon as Wang Xiuqiang heard this, he immediately left the office with him and drove straight to the mountains behind the village. After 20 minutes, they arrived at the foot of the mountain. This entire area of mountains had already been contracted by them. When the villagers heard that they were going to contract the mountain, most people were skeptical. After all, these mountains had been left abandoned for over 20 years. The old varieties of fruit trees on the mountain were neglected, with no one caring for them for many years. Because no one fertilized or weeded, the fruits on these trees were small and of poor quality. Not to mention the fruit merchants, even the canning factories looked down on them. Usually, only some elderly villagers would go up the mountain in autumn to pick a few to make fruit wine at home. Now that the elderly were getting older, even fewer people were willing to go pick them. In the past, some had thought about cutting down these fruit trees to plant economically valuable timber. However, after calculating the costs, they immediately dismissed the idea. Cutting down trees and planting new ones would cost millions and if the area was large, it could reach tens of millions. Who has that kind of money to do this? It would be better to invest in something else. So, the dozens of mountain peaks in the vicinity were left abandoned like this. Now that the Yang family wanted to contract, the villagers were more than happy to transfer the land to them. They could earn tens of thousands in transfer fees a year and perhaps even work in their factory, so why not? And now this mountain had also changed. Significantly, of course, due to limited financial resources, they had only renovated two small hills. They had enclosed this area with a fence, mainly to prevent the turkeys from running around and to keep out. Foxes, weasels, and other wild animals from sneaking in. In fact, given the size of these turkeys, as long as there were no wolves, leopards, or tigers, it was hard for any creatures to threaten them on this mountain. Foxes and weasels were no match for these 50 to 60 pound birds. Moreover, turkeys were naturally aggressive, so if a weasel came in, it would just be a bonus meal for them. With their size, even eagles in. The sky couldn’t do anything to them. This was precisely the benefit of raising turkeys, it was worry-free. As long as they fenced off the land, they could let them roam freely in the mountains. Additionally, the fruit trees on the mountain provided them with a large amount of food, various fruits that can’t be finished, along with the bugs on the fruit trees, have become delicacies for these turkeys. Of course, some larger. predators still need to be guarded against. Although in recent decades, there have been no reports of any fierce beasts in Haiyan village. After all, generations ago, bears and tigers did exist here. However, as human living areas expanded, these predators were driven away. For the time being, they are unlikely to return, but there are still a few creatures that can pose a threat to the turkeys. For example, the bobcat, which is a subspecies of the feline family. It’s slightly smaller than a leopard, but definitely much larger than a kitten. There’s also a species known scientifically as the mountain baboon. It is a very fierce. Carnivore, and even ordinary forest wolves are no match for this creature. This is also the reason why Wang Shuiqiang advised Yangchen to bring back some hunting dogs from another world. However, Yangchen hasn’t found any yet, so Wang Shuiqiang has raised quite a few German shepherds in the mountains. This breed is an excellent working dog, smart, loyal, and very brave. But when it comes to fierce beasts, they are not much of a fighter. So Wang Xiuqian had to raise a few donkeys in the yard. Yes, donkeys. Don’t underestimate these creatures, thinking they are stupid and clumsy. In reality, they are tough characters in the natural world. Especially among herbivores. Just think about it, when other animals see a tiger, their innate bloodline pressure can scare them to death. But these donkeys, when they see a tiger, dare to kick it three times, even. The timid tigers can be scared away by them. What kind of character is that? They are like the reckless youth of the animal kingdom. and don’t think they are weaklings, they are actually quite formidable. Except, for taking on tigers, lions, and bears, they can handle wolves and similar creatures with ease. Even those fearsome African hyenas, when they encounter a donkey, have no choice but to back down. So when a donkey, meets a bobcat, it can still put up a fight. Therefore, Wang Zhejiang raised some to guard the place. To be honest, the results have been quite good. After raising the turkeys for over a month, there have been, hardly any losses. Yang Chen and Wang Xicheng sent the more than 10,000 turkey eggs they brought back to the incubator together. After a while, there will be more than 10,000 turkeys born in the turkey farm again. Recently, their turkey meat burgers have been very popular among consumers, especially after they quietly contacted some gym trainers near the university. They sent some discount cards to the professors, particularly reaching out to a locally well-known fitness influencer who advertised for them on short video platforms. Their turkey meat burgers have gained recognition in the fitness community. In fact, a trend has formed in the fitness circle to treat their turkey meat burgers as fitness meals. This has also encouraged other fitness enthusiasts to change their eating habits. After all, their burgers are very substantial. Not only do they taste good, but a single turkey meat burger costs only 15 yuan. Moreover, it’s larger than the king burger from Bao Bao Wang, truly filling enough to satisfy hunger. Who wouldn’t like such a burger? Therefore, the demand for turkey meat in their store has also increased significantly. This has raised the alert of some competitors, but the current problem is that even if they want to imitate, they can’t find a stable supplier. After all, the breeding volume of turkeys in the country is really not large, so the market price of available goods is not low. Others want a copy, but they simply can’t. This is the benefit of having a well-planned strategy and a protective moat. Moreover, for the Chinese people, the price of beef is still relatively high right now, ordinary people really can’t afford to eat it every meal. And suddenly, a substitute product for beef has appeared, with nutritional value even slightly higher than that of beef. Do you think people will like it? Wang Xiuqiang has also been paying attention to their sales. Data recently. After placing the turkey eggs in the incubator, Wang Xiuqiang took Yang Chen to inspect the mobbins, explaining the recent data he had been monitoring as they went. Now, the sales of Mr. Hamburgers. Burgers, especially turkey burgers, have clearly leveled with the sales of beef burgers. This indicates that consumers’ acceptance of turkey meat burgers is increasing. Moreover, the sales of pork burgers have also been surging recently and the sales of turkey egg burgers are similarly on the rise. This shows one thing, most consumers still prefer burgers with good cost performance. Yangchen pouted, just say, people don’t have money. And that’s the truth. In the past few decades, although the economy of the Yanlong Kingdom has developed rapidly, it still can only be considered a developing country, with a significant gap, from the economic level of developed countries. Even among developed countries, there are only a few that can afford to eat beef freely, such as the United States, the mouse jump country, and the red maple country, which have vast lands and sparse populations, along with favorable agricultural conditions. In this developing country, only a few, like the ice and snow country and the prairie eagle country, also have excellent. Agricultural Conditions. Their citizens can eat beef freely, while in other countries, very few can eat like them. As for the Yanlong Kingdom, being able to ensure that the common people can eat pork is already quite good. As for beef, most families still can’t afford to eat it every day. The emergence of turkey meat as a very good substitute can be said to fill a significant gap in the market. Although this turkey meat is difficult to cook using Chinese culinary methods due to its leanness, making it unsuitable for frying or stir-frying, it is perfect for making burger patties. Therefore, in Wang Xiuqian’s view, the sales of this burger will continue to rise in the future, especially as they open more new stores and consumers become increasingly aware of healthy eating. The acceptance of turkey meat burgers will definitely grow higher and become more popular. In this way, their current preparations for the future are absolutely worthwhile. Yang Chen firmly believes this. After all, pork burgers are relatively fatty, and beef burgers are relatively expensive, so this turkey meat burger, which combines nutritional value and affordability, is destined to become a market favorite in the future. By the way, Lao Wang, how’s your research on that red plum juice? Going? Wang Xiuqiang is now not just a financial expert and management expert. Due to his versatile attributes, Yang Chen has also appointed him to another important position, food research and development expert. When he returned from the other world last time, he not only brought back a type of fantasy sauce but also a type of red plum juice, of which there are still over a hundred barrels stored in his cold storage. This is a very good beverage, but unfortunately, he hasn’t been able to promote it to the market yet. Because this juice is not just a drink, it also has significant medicinal value, the most remarkable aspect. Being that it can regulate blood sugar. Last time, he showed this juice to Wang Xieqiang, who explained it to him. This is a very good sugar substitute, but it is different from all the sugar substitutes currently. On Blue Star. It is not an alcohol-based substance, it is a type of protease, or you could say it is an amino acid. Upon hearing this, Young Chin finally began to understand. It turns out that although this substance tastes like sugar, it has nothing to do with sugar at all. It is important to know that most sugars or sugar substitutes on Blue Star are alcohol-based substances, but this thing is indeed a type of protease. And it is a protease that the human body cannot digest or break down. However, it has very beneficial effects on the human body. For example, it can stimulate the gut microbiota to replicate in large numbers, and it can also block the absorption of glucose in the human digestive system. It is important to know that most carbohydrate-rich foods, once they enter the human body, are broken down into glucose through various chemical reactions and then absorbed by the body. Nowadays, because people consume a large amount of refined grains, the glucose content per unit of food has significantly increased. In the past, people ate whole grains, which contained many other nutrients. therefore a lot of energy was consumed during digestion and absorption and the amount of glucose obtained was not as high as it is now now due to the rapid development of the food industry a large amount of refined rice and flour has entered the market the food people eat can easily be converted into glucose while other nutrients are lacking moreover because the energy consumption during digestion is low and a large amount of glucose is supplemented without a place to use it it will be converted into fat and stored as a result there are more and more overweight people in the market, and diabetes is also on the rise. This protease has the effect of blocking glucose absorption in the intestines. According to Wang Scherchan’s explanation, its blocking effect is a hundred times, even a thousand times stronger than the so-called white kidney bean inhibitors promoted on the market. If the white kidney bean inhibitor is considered a tax on intelligence, then this thing is definitely a genuine product. Drinking a cup of this stuff during a meal not only allows you to enjoy your food but also lets you eat without gaining weight, while conveniently solving your chronic constipation problem. In any case, on the planet Falken, this thing has been a classic beverage additive for thousands of years, used by the Falken people. However, brought to Blue Star, the current problem is that they cannot use it directly. Because this thing can block glucose absorption, is very sweet, and does not make people gain weight. But there is a problem, if you accidentally drink too much, it can easily lead to hypoglycemia. and once hypoglycemia occurs, it can also be very dangerous. So now the issue is the dosage and how to pair it with other beverages which is currently being tackled. At the same time, we are also applying for a brand new food additive license, which is currently under review. Just give me half a year. By then, I will be able to develop a cola mixed with red plum juice. At that time, we can add another flagship product to Mr. Hamburger. Wang. Xiuqiang said to Yang Chen with a smile. If someone else said this, Yang Chen might still doubt whether they were bragging. But if it’s Wang Xiuqiang saying it, then the matter is basically settled. Alright, I will. Wait for your good news. Also, your beverage factory needs to be built as soon as possible. To get the hamburger shop up and running, having food alone is not enough, you also need to have drinks. After all, walking on two legs is the best solution for stability and speed. After inspecting Haiyan village, Yang Chen drove back to the city. However, this time, he did not go home directly. Instead, he drove to the suburban, recycling market for used goods. But this time he was not there to procure weapons because after the last battle with the Gao family coalition, Shanshan City had seized a mountain of various weapons, including countless swords, spears, halberds, axes, and hooks. So currently, they are not lacking in weapons. This time, he came mainly to procure all kinds of tools, from various grinding wheels, cutting machines, to shovels, saws, axes, sickles, and so on. A large number of tools needed for agricultural and primary processing are his main procurement targets this time. Xinjiang City is about to enter a period of great development, and various tool materials are currently the most urgently needed production resources.In addition, there was a large batch of production necessities, for example, some seeds, fertilizers, as well as clothes and shoes, etc. Although he had also purchased a batch of clothes and shoes last time, those had long been distributed. This time, they had captured more than 10,000 people. By conservative estimates, at least a few thousand of these people could be put to use for him. He had to take care of their food, drink, and basic needs. So, for food, he didn’t have to worry for now, but for clothing, he needed to prepare these. After all, he couldn’t let those people work barefoot and naked, treating them like expendable resources. Young Chen asked himself if he could be that ruthless, after all, he was a young man who had received modern higher education. Even if the other party were indigenous people with a cultural gap, he felt that their basic human rights should still be guaranteed. Moreover, his Chinchon city was in dire need of development and lacked population. Naturally, he didn’t want those people to be worked to death. Of course, some disobedient ones could be left out. So, he made another crazy purchase at the agricultural supplies and small hardware market in the north of the city. Besides agricultural supplies and tools, he also bought a batch of tricycles, hand carts, bicycles, and other transportation tools. In the future, he didn’t buy electric or fuel-powered ones, as there would be no way to charge or refuel them over there. So, simple human -powered vehicles would suffice, and as for four-wheeled carts, he would need to find someone to custom make them. After all, in this era, on Blue Star, it was rare to find such livestock-drawn vehicles. But in Falkenstar, these tools were very applicable, as Chianshan City was currently in a phase of major construction. Various building materials, such as timber and stone mined from the mountains, needed to be transported down. These carts would come in handy, and more importantly, if they engaged in trade with other cities in the future. These carts could also be responsible for long-distance transport, which was a very important means of transportation in a world without standard roads. Yangchen had high requirements for these carts. The wheels and axles had to be made of high-quality steel, durable, corrosion-resistant, impact-resistant, and able to bear weight. Additionally, they needed to be equipped with shock-absorbing devices to ensure a comfortable ride. He knew that for a long time to come, these carts would be an important means of transportation on Falkenstar. So this time, he was very generous, placing an order for a hundred units right away. He also sought out Boss Gum, who had made weapons for him last time. This guy was not only skilled in weapon forging, he was also adept at crafting other small agricultural machines. Receiving this order made him overjoyed, as the unit price of over $3,000 per cart meant he could make a good profit. However, he had to ensure quality first, otherwise, if he ruined his reputation, Boss Yang would not come back again. After placing the order with Boss Gung, Yang Chen asked one more question before leaving, where could he buy a small steelmaking furnace? Boss Gung was taken aback by this question. What exactly was Boss Yang up to? Last time, he purchased so many weapons and armor, and now he was buying so many heavy carts. Now he wanted to buy small steelmaking equipment? What was he planning to do with all this? Of course, he just thought about it. He didn’t dare to ask. After all, he understood the rules of doing business, don’t say what shouldn’t be said, and don’t ask what shouldn’t be asked. So, he pointed Yongchen to a place, which was a local black workshop that recycled steel. The small workshop wasn’t big, it specialized in recovering important metal parts from the nearby scrap car market. They secretly smelted some rebar and steel bars for private users in the countryside. After all, many villagers’ building houses were reluctant to buy branded rebar, and using what they produced was just fine. After all, rural areas do not build high-rise buildings. Ordinary rebar is sufficient. Yangchen arrived at this place, explained his purpose, and mentioned that he was recommended by Bosgung. The owner, surnamed Zhang, relaxed his guard. In the yard, Yangchen also looked at their steel-making crucibles and smelting furnaces. He then directly purchased several large steel furnaces from them, each capable of producing around 100 tons of molten steel. This was enough for Shanshan City. And he also bought some crucibles, a few very old blowers and a forging machine before leaving this makeshift steel mill. The reason for purchasing this steel-making equipment was that he had considered the vast number of weapons collected from the last war. Many of these weapons were damaged or broken and such weapons needed to be remade. Shanshan City itself had no metal smelting equipment, only a few rudimentary blacksmith shops. The output from these blacksmith shops could barely meet the daily iron needs of Chanshan City, let alone remaking so many weapons. In fact, he could have directly purchased from Blue Star and brought it to Chanshan City. However, the problem was that his funds were not very ample at the moment so he could only get some tools back to promote self-sufficiency in Chanshan City. Moreover, with a technical expert like Grandair, it wouldn’t be too difficult to set up a few factories under his design. In fact, steelmaking is not particularly difficult, it merely involves melting iron and adding some oxidizers to remove impurities from the molten iron and reduce carbon content. Then, the refined molten iron is continuously forged and finely cooled to produce the desired products. The process is not very complicated as long as the right tools and methods are found. This procurement was just a preliminary test. It is well known that the history of human development is essentially a history of wars in metallurgy. Many historians even divide human. development into the primitive era, followed by the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and then the Iron Age, leading into the Steel Age. It can be said that iron tools are one of the most critical materials and tools in the history of human development. It is the repeated innovations of this material that have brought about successive technological improvements. These technological improvements ultimately led to the industrial. revolution, which propelled humanity from thousands of years of agricultural civilization into industrial civilization and then further upgraded into the industrialized era. Currently, the Falken people are still in a transitional era between bronze and iron. This means that bronze is still widely used in many regions and has not exited the historical stage. Iron tools have not yet become widespread. As for steel, that goes without saying, it is still nowhere to be seen. The smelting of steel, besides applying a dephosphorization and decarbonization process during iron smelting, also requires the resulting material to undergo continuous forging to achieve a more uniform molecular arrangement, ultimately obtaining the desired steel products. However, on Falkenstar, to obtain the corresponding steel, you need blacksmiths to continuously forge steel blanks. But this method of production is extremely inefficient, and the yield is very low. This is also the reason he bought a forging press, although the tonnage of the forging equipment is not large. Only 50 tons of pressure, it is already sufficient for that era. The only headache is how to solve the power supply issue, as there are no suitable power supply facilities on Falkenstar. Building a thermal power plant is obviously not appropriate. He had previously discussed this issue with Grand, who suggested making good use of the Chinchon waterfall in Chinchon City. Speaking of this waterfall, it is actually Located behind his place, near the halfway point of the Iron Mountains’ eastern slope in Xinjiang City, the waterfall is formed by the melting snow from the high mountains over there, creating a dammed lake at a height of more than 100 meters above his palace. A gap formed on the eastern side of the lake and the water cascades down from the mountaintop lake, which is about 500 meters high. At the foot of the mountain, a surge lake has also formed, extending into a river that winds around the mountains. This river was recently named by Lu River by him, and it irrigates hundreds of square meters of pasture in the ranch. Most of the small lakes in the pasture are formed by this river. Originally, this waterfall and the surge lake below were enclosed by the Gao family, making it a private territory. This time, Grand asked him to consider opening this place up, turning it into an industrial zone, as he discovered after inspecting the waterfall that the water resources here are very rich. In this era of energy scarcity, this waterfall could be well utilized to create a hydroelectric power plant. Downstream, a steel mill could be established, along with water wheels. With water wheels, they could set up rice milling machines, flour mills, and many workshops. Grand suggestion made Yong Chen very excited. Indeed, if this waterfall were utilized properly, the handicrafts in Xianchuan city could experience a significant leap in development. Not to mention, the various leathers produced annually by the ranch could be better utilized. For example, various leather cloaks, shoes, boots, saddles, stirrups, and other horse gear could all see great development. So, without much. But, Yang Chin agreed to open up the waterfall. Before he left, Grand had already taken people to investigate the water conservancy environment in the dammed lake area upstream of the waterfall and had begun constructing a dam. Therefore, what he needed to bring back this time was far more than just this. There was also a large amount of cement and semi-automatic brickmaking machines. With these brickmaking machines, their production efficiency during the transition could double. With those red bricks, many engineering projects could see significant development. at the same time he also procured more than a dozen small hydropower turbine generator sets these small hydropower turbines are a recent invention in small hydropower equipment the principle is quite simple along the banks of small rivers specific water channels are dug out using the terrain then at a sharp bend in the waterway a generator is set up that primarily utilizes the principle of gravity it accelerates the water flow to drive the turbine for power generation it’s compact Very convenient, and quite suitable for the current Shanshan city. Once these hydropower devices are set up, he won’t have to worry about power shortages at his palace on the mountainside. And once the steel mill downstream is completed, in just a few years, his troops will be able to wear plate armor. As for swords, spears, and halberds, those are nothing to worry about. However, procuring these is still far from. Enough for Yang Chen. After selling these, he went to a distant scrap car factory. Here, not only the workers from the dismantling factory live, but also tens of thousands of craftsmen making black cars. Indeed. Assembling black cars is also a traditional craft of this generation. Originally, this area was a scrapyard, but later people discovered business opportunities here. It started with some small car dealers dismantling parts from scrap cars and selling them online to repair shops across the country. After all, many car parts can be very expensive if repaired at specialized stores. But here, it could be done for just a few. Hundred bucks. Eventually, many people simply dismantled usable equipment from those scrap vehicles and started assembling cars themselves. Of course, these black cars cannot be registered. However, in rural areas, they are sufficient for hauling goods and doing some farm work.So there is still a significant market in the vast rural areas. This time, Yang Chen came here for a big purchase, and soon he secured a tractor, two pickup trucks, and several small vans. Although these were also second-hand vehicles, they were basically the cream of the crop among black market cars. To put it simply, the chassis was originally intact, and at most, the engine was taken from another vehicle and installed in these cars. Running around in the countryside was still no problem. Besides these, he also procured a bulldozer and an excavator that were waiting to be scrapped. Although he didn’t know how to use them, Grand would. Moreover, even though these were sent for scrapping, with a little money for major repairs, they could still be used for another 5-8 years, without any issues. For him, it was still very cost-effective. While planning the future production schedule for Chianshan Ranch, Gran also proposed an idea. That was to develop water conservancy within Chianshan Ranch. To develop this vast land and utilize it more rationally. After all, between these two mountains, there were about a thousand square kilometers of land. To use such a large area solely as a ranch was indeed a bit wasteful. Furthermore, in this vast area, many places were filled with rivers and numerous lakes. It was a very suitable time for large-scale agricultural development, so this time when they returned, they planned for large-scale water conservancy. They would clear the waterways, dig some ditches, and make better use of the water resources. Additionally, they needed to select more suitable locations throughout the ranch to build settlements. On one hand, this would allow for better development of the land, while on the other hand, it would strengthen control over the land. After all, relying solely on Xinjiang City to lock down the pass like now was still a bit too weak. If in the future, someone else came over the mountains from another place and found a spot to settle, that would be troublesome. Therefore, to strengthen control. Over this land, they needed to disperse the population. This would require considering the overall development of the land. In this case, equipment like bulldozers and excavators would be indispensable. After all, there was no equipment more suitable for road construction and ditch digging than these. However, given Yang Chen’s current strength, although he could afford to buy this equipment, he felt it unnecessary to buy. new ones. After all, new equipment could easily cost hundreds of thousands or even millions, which was just too expensive. These scrapped and recycled machines were much more appealing, costing only a few tens of thousands each. Although they might have some minor issues, as long as the engine and hydraulic equipment were fine, there wouldn’t be any major problems. He even took the initiative to pay those second-hand car dealers to replace the hydraulic equipment with new ones. After all, this was the key to such machinery. If the hydraulic equipment could withstand the pressure, the machine would have power, and the engine was naturally not a problem. He found some usable second-hand parts to replace them, which would suffice. As for the other issues, he would let Grand handle them. That guy was not only a tank expert but also very skilled with various mechanical equipment, and most importantly, he was great at repairs. For instance, the storm-armored vehicle he drove back this time was repaired by him before he brought it back. Of course, the fuel and other supplies were provided by Yang Chen. After procuring several pieces of engineering machinery and a large amount of maintenance oil and repair tools, Young Chen reluctantly left this flea market area. 2. Be honest, the more times he came here, the more he felt it was a treasure trove. Here, there was nothing you couldn’t find as long as you could think of it. Moreover, a large number of folk artisans lived here. If there were special equipment not available on the market, as long as you expressed your needs, these master craftsmen could help you create it. Of course, how effective it would be later depended on the results. Any case, Young Chin was very satisfied with this place. He spent over 60,000 on a large batch of equipment and gear procured from here however, today’s procurement task was not yet complete. After leaving. Here, he went to the neighboring wholesale market, which was a hub for various small goods. This time, his purpose was simple, he was after the small products from those black workshops. Items like Yuliyu, Leibi, and Kanshuifu were his main focus. He purchased several containers of canned meat, small biscuits, and unpackaged instant noodles from these black workshops all at once. He spent tens of thousands on this, and then left an address for the owners to deliver everything to a warehouse he had rented. The owners were overjoyed. It had been years since they had seen such a generous little boss. Although the prices were a bit low, the volume was substantial. For them, as long as the quantity was large, there was money to be made, and home delivery was no big deal. By evening, the equipment and various supplies, including tractors, were gradually delivered to the warehouse rented by Yang Chen. Yang Chen worked in the warehouse for most of the night, sorting these items and storing them in his space. When he returned home, he was so exhausted that he fell asleep immediately. The next day, he was woken up by a call from a courier, informing him that the Dajang drone he ordered had arrived. This time, he had purchased a batch of Dajang’s MG series, agricultural drones, which had a certain payload capacity. They were usually used for spraying pesticides in the fields, but this time he got them for self-defense. The last battle with the coalition had truly shocked him. These natives had so many tricks up their sleeves, with steam cannons and biochemical warriors. He was genuinely frightened and felt that his weaponry needed an upgrade. These drones were a major weapon he prepared for himself. This was the main reason he procured these drones, he bought three just for pesticide spraying. Unfortunately, these things were too expensive, with thermal imaging and radar costing over. 50,000 each. He also bought several smaller drones. Just for these drones, he spent over 200,000. After securing these drones, Young Chin continued his grand procurement journey. This time, he headed straight for several warehouse -style supermarkets in the city. In recent years, various warehouse-style supermarkets had become quite popular in the city, with dozens opening up. He went to the one closest to his home and first purchased several hundred bottles of toilet cleaner. To be honest, his shopping spree had scared the supermarket owner. They suspected that this kid might be there to cause trouble. They even sent a staff member to quietly follow him, fearing he was sent by a rival to create chaos. However, once they confirmed that this guy was indeed there to purchase toilet cleaner, they relaxed. The owner even came over to chat with him, and Yangchen casually made up a reason, saying he was from a Procter & Gamble company and that they had just taken on a project, hence the need for such supplies, which explained his bulk purchase. The owner was very pleased to hear this and personally helped him with the goods, giving him a 2% discount. Yang Chen naturally accepted it with a smile, and after leaving this supermarket, he headed straight. For the next one. The purpose of visiting this one was simple, to purchase 84 disinfectant. He also bought several hundred bottles, which again startled the owner. Fortunately, this kid was very straightforward. When paying, which eased the owner’s worries. Little did they know, Yang Chen was procuring these two items entirely to prepare a secret weapon. and that weapon was chlorine gas. Although he had returned most of the chemistry knowledge he learned in high school to his chemistry teacher, there were still a few things he remembered very clearly. For example, mixing toilet cleaner and 84 disinfectant could produce chlorine gas. This stuff was a major weapon. It had played a significant role in several world wars on Blue Star.On Falkenstar, using it for city defense is undoubtedly unquestionable. Even in specific environments, it can play a crucial role during an attack. Last time, he suffered greatly from underestimating the enemy, so this time he prepared all these items. With these things, he didn’t believe there would be any blind fool, daring to provoke his Qian Shan city. After purchasing these items, he first returned home to store them in his space. Then he drove away again, this time heading to Yuhua Mountain. Yuhua Mountain is a small hill in the center of Bazho City and a well-known cultural attraction. In front is the city zoo, to the left is a large park, and on the mountain is the city’s meteorological station. The place he came to this time was a small park behind Yuwa Mountain. When he arrived, a dilapidated jeep was already waiting for him. Yang Chen was driving a black car he had just picked up from the second-hand market yesterday. He scanned the surroundings and confirmed there were no other people, so he put on a wig, sunglasses, gloves, and a fake beard before getting out of the car. The person in the jeep saw him approaching and also got out of the car. It was a pale-faced young man who, upon seeing him, nervously looked around, afraid he had brought someone with him. After checking multiple times and confirming he was alone, the man finally relaxed. Are you the one introduced by Old Chen? That’s right, it’s me. This person was still the owner of the outdoor goods store, recommended by Old Chen. He hadn’t been told the specific name, but he knew he worked at the meteorological station and was said to be a warehouse manager. Where’s the money? The man clearly lacked experience and immediately asked about the money, which displeased Yang Chen. Where’s the goods? You need to show me the items before I can pay. Alright. The man didn’t hesitate and directly opened the trunk. Yang Chen saw a long cardboard box lying in the trunk. When he opened the box, he found three rockets inside. Painted in military green, each one and a half meters long, with a streamlined nose cone and four stabilizing fins at the tail. The body was marked with the letters ZYA, which was exactly the 82 millimeters. Rain-enhancing rockets frequently used by the meteorological station. After returning from the other world last time, Yang Chen had the idea of strengthening his side’s firepower. Unfortunately, the domestic regulations on various firearms were too strict. If he were to buy abroad, he didn’t have the time and the prices for foreign purchases weren’t cheap either. The key issue was that abroad, you could only buy ordinary firearms, it was very difficult to find such powerful weapons. So he started thinking in this direction. He had previously contacted Old Chen, who was in the outdoor business, saying he had recently established a business connection with a friend in Africa. That friend entrusted him to find some rain-enhancing equipment domestically, as droughts often occurred. There. However, going through formal procedures domestically was too troublesome, and the key was that his friend only needed a small initial batch. He just wanted to get a few to test the waters. First and asked if Yong Chen had any leads. So he thought of Old Chen, of course, he also slipped Old Chen 20,000 as a referral fee. After receiving the money, Old Chen helped him contact. This guy. Looking at the rockets in front of him, Yong Chen was very satisfied. He lit a cigarette for himself and offered one to the guy. Don’t be nervous, brother, I just need to check the goods. First. As soon as he said this, the other person’s expression changed and he reached out to press on the rocket. What do you mean by that? Yang Chen’s eyes shifted and he opened his backpack, revealing stacks of red bills inside. See, I’ve brought the money but I must check this item first. The pale-faced man looked very firm in his attitude, although he hadn’t loosened his grip yet. Yang Chen pushed him away. young chan reached for the rocket and his expression changed instantly why was this thing so light the projectile is made of fiberglass not very heavy but when he unscrewed the back and took a look he exclaimed where’s my silver iodide rain increasing agent and most importantly where’s the rocket booster why is everything missing he glared turned to that guy and said are you messing with me at that moment the guy forced out a smile that looked worse than crying dude are you really using this stuff from that african dealer isn’t that obvious in the country who the hell would dare to use this thing besides you guys dude you need to be reliable when you talk this stuff is controlled explosive material in the country and the police keep records of it there’s a tracking system if then i’m going to be in trouble the pale -faced guy spoke a bit hesitantly and yang chen naturally understood what he meant but he really hadn’t thought about using this thing on blue star after all in his home world he just wanted to be a wealthy man don’t worry just hurry up and take the stuff out here take the money Saying this, he tossed the military green bag he had found yesterday into the guy’s trunk and with a clatter, three stacks of red bills spilled out. Looking at those bright red little cuties, the pale-faced guy gritted his teeth and pulled out a leather suitcase from the passenger seat. He rummaged through it and took out some packets of drugs, securing them in front of the projectile. Then he carefully retrieved a few launch boosters from the back and attached them to the bottom of the rocket. While assembling, he explained to Yang Chen, I reported these things as losses due to last. years flash flood that destroyed the warehouse. You must not use this in the country, and next time, you can just mix the propellant yourself. You can find engines for model rockets online, the. Propellant is actually just nitrocellulose and polyol nitrate. It’s hard to buy this stuff through regular channels, but if you’ve studied high school chemistry, you can look up information. Online, buy the equipment, and then mix it yourself with potassium nitrate and sugar. Goodness, although he didn’t say it outright, he made his intentions clear. And this guy really is a good. Person. The technology for the propellant was just handed over to Yang Chen like that. Before long, the three rockets were assembled, and Yang Chen smiled and patted the guy on the shoulder. Don’t. Worry, this stuff will definitely not appear in the country. That’s good, that’s good. The young man opposite him clearly looked a bit apprehensive. Unable to help himself, he muttered, and. Yang Chen chuckled at the sight. By the way, dude, what should I call you? He asked again, and the guy hesitated for a moment before saying, just call me Xiao Bai. Alright, Xiao Bai, if you have. More scrap like this next time, remember to contact me. After saying that, without waiting for Xiao Bai’s reaction, Yang Chen turned the steering wheel, slammed on the gas, and the car sped away. From the scene. On the way back, Yang Chen still didn’t rush home. Instead, he went to a warehouse he rented in the north of the city because another batch of goods was to be delivered today. When he. Arrived, the delivery truck had already been there for a while. Seeing him approach, the truck driver said, why did you come so late? Ha, sorry, I got here a bit late. Saying this, Yang Chen. Opened the large gate of the warehouse yard, signaling the truck to hurry in. The truck drove in, and the driver jumped down, cursing. Hurry up and find someone to unload the goods, I still have to. Go pick up more. Yangchen was a bit unhappy at first, but then he thought that the truck driver indeed wasn’t helping with unloading. So he took out a thousand yuan and tossed it directly to the. Driver. Master, could you please help unload the goods? I’m too lazy to hire someone. Seeing the red bills, the driver immediately put on a smile. Ha, no problem, boss. Where do you want these? Goods unloaded? Well, let’s go with that warehouse at the back, alright? The driver said as he skillfully opened the truck bed and untied the tarpaulin on top. He began unloading the steel pipes. Produced by Yang Lai from the truck, which was made much easier thanks to Yang Chen renting a forklift. Otherwise, relying solely on the driver, it would have been impossible to move them. Moreover, these steel pipes were all cut to short specifications. If they had been long, a crane would definitely have been needed. Damn, boss, why are you getting so many steel pipes? Ha, I just took on a renovation project for the water supply. Yang Chen casually replied. In just over an hour, the driver had unloaded this batch of steel pipes. As soon as this driver left, another truck drove into the yard shortly after. Just like before, Yang Chen directly instructed the driver to unload the goods. As long as the payment was in place, unloading was naturally no problem. In a moment, over a hundred gas canisters were delivered to his warehouse. Seeing that everything was neatly stacked, Yang Chen let out a sigh of relief. With these items in hand, I wonder who the hell would dare to stir up trouble in Shanshan City? At this moment, Yang Chen felt a sense of superiority over the world. These steel pipes from Yang Lai combined with the gas canisters could be assembled into a formidable weapon. In the Yilai region, there were many militia organizations that would use these simple materials to create a type of hell cannon. The gas canisters would be welded with tail fins, then cut, open and filled with explosives. The steel pipes would be modified into launch tubes, and a single shot’s power was said to be comparable to the simultaneous explosion of 3,000 hand grenades. Moreover, the range was quite impressive, with a striking distance of 2 to 5 kilometers. Such a simple yet powerful weapon was exactly what Yang Chen urgently needed. With this thing, even if the Gao family brought in tens of thousands of allied forces, he was confident he could easily send them to their demise. With everything stored away, his large procurement was complete. After resting well. At home for a night, he crossed over to another world early the next morning. This time, with the palace in Shanshan City, he finally had a stable coordinate for crossing over. When he opened his eyes, he found himself in his palace located on the hillside of the eastern foot of Taishan. However, unlike the cold atmosphere during his last visit, the castle was warm this time. Although the outside was bitterly cold, the fireplace in the castle was blazing. Therefore, the castle was quite cozy, and during his last visit he had brought double-blazed windows. They had already been. installed, so the lighting in the castle was much better this time. He opened the sliding door of the bedroom and stepped out onto the balcony. He could just see the fortress of Chanshan City in the southeast direction at the foot of the mountain. The fortress had changed significantly since his last visit. He had stayed for about half a month this time, and during that time, Grant had made adjustments to Chanshan City. Originally, there were over 10,000 people, but among them, 7 or 8,000 were prisoners. However, after the last battle against the Allied forces, those Prisoners had completely pledged their loyalty. Grand selected 3 ,000 of them to form the city defense army. The remaining people were organized into various artisan teams. Although they couldn’t serve as soldiers, these individuals could learn various crafts and earn a living. By the following year, once they officially obtained the status of free citizens, they wouldn’t have to worry about lacking means of livelihood. However, for now, their main task was to supervise. and the ones they were supervising were the more than 10,000 prisoners captured from the Allied forces last time. During this period, with the addition of these fresh troops, the construction of their new city had accelerated significantly compared to before. This time, Shenshan’s city had changed greatly, compared to his last visit. It wasn’t that the city walls had been raised much, the walls were basically the same as when he last came, with no height increase, but the main changes were below the walls, in the front and back areas. Now, deep trenches had been dug into the ground and the surface had been leveled out, clearly, these preparations are for the expansion of the fortress next year, laying the foundation and piling. Then, around the fortress, there are many piles of material stacked up. For instance, there are neatly stacked stones taken from the mountain, as well as red bricks, transported from the brick factory. There is also a large amount of dried wood stored in a makeshift warehouse that has been temporarily built. It is now almost noon, and one can still see countless people working around the city walls. Some are polishing the stones, making them smoother and more uniform for future construction. Others are busy coming in and out of the brick factory in the distance. Due to the cold weather, much of the construction work on the city walls has temporarily halted. However, the work at the brick factory continues to thrive, completely unaffected by the weather. After all, compared to the difficult extraction and transportation of stone, red bricks are currently the most cost-effective building material. They are easy to source, relatively simple to fire, and are uniform in quality, sturdy, and durable. Since the advent of red bricks and their promotion for use, they have become the best building material in the eyes of these locals. At noon, Grand, who had learned of his return, hurried back from the construction site. It’s great to see you back, your excellency. Ha, you don’t need to say such polite words to me. Come on, tell me how. Your work has been progressing lately? Yang Chen greeted Grand with a smile and invited him to sit down, then had a servant bring them a simple lunch. Two large pieces of prime steak and some local. vegetables grand was not polite he sat down and took a bite of the meat although he was a clone they were still carbon-based life forms and needed to replenish energy just like normal people well as you can see the progress of the city defense construction is quite slow i would say it’s very slow but it’s not because we aren’t trying hard it’s just that the weather has a huge impact we are now deep into winter and the temperature difference between day and night can often reach 30 degrees during the day the temperature can rise to 10 degrees above zero while At night, it can drop to as low as minus 20 degrees. Such a large temperature variation is very unfavorable for earthworks. So I can only have the captives dig the foundation trenches first, and also try to arrange for them to go up the mountain to cut wood in quarry stones. After listening to Gran’s report, Yang Chen nodded, well, it can only be like this. And there’s another piece. Of good news. Gran’s words made Yang Chen sit up straight. Oh, what good news? Tell me. We discovered an open-pit coal mine in the unavoidable Chile River area of Chianshan City. Upon hearing this, Yang Chin couldn’t help but slap his thigh. What? That’s fantastic. With coal, many issues could be resolved. For example, steelmaking requires a large amount of coal, which produces much more heat than branches. Moreover, with coal, heating and cooking could save a lot of wood. Additionally, at the brick factory, having coal would allow for the production of higher-quality bricks. After. All, the hardness and durability of bricks are positively correlated with kiln temperature. The higher the temperature during firing, the harder and more durable the bricks become. Using wood makes it very difficult to achieve the desired high kiln temperature, but coal can. As for steelmaking, there’s even less to say, the processes of desulphurization and dephosphorization require the use of coke, which is produced from coal. So the discovery of coal is good news for both Yongchang and Shanshan City. The most crucial part is that the steam engines they had previously captured could, now operate with the availability of coal. And there’s another piece of good news, while we were surveying the mountain, we discovered that waterfall and the upstream river. This is a stagnant. River. Hearing Grand say this, Yangchen couldn’t help but smile wryly. This shouldn’t be considered good news, right? In such cold weather, the river on the mountain surprisingly hasn’t frozen. What does this indicate? It suggests there are geothermal resources underground, right? But why are there geothermal resources on this mountain? This implies there might be a volcanic vent nearby. So perhaps the mantle layer is relatively shallow, and magma could erupt from underground at any moment. This was what Yang Chen thought, but Gran’s response was completely different from his expectations. We followed the river upstream and eventually found a cave. It turns out there are many such karst landforms in this area. Inside this cave, we discovered a steaming spring, continuously, gushing hot water and steam. The water temperature is very high, I tested it, and it was around 70 to 80 degrees. I think we can utilize this geothermal resource. Grand stated his. Conclusion directly, leaving Yangchen momentarily stunned. How do we use it? Are we going to set up a few thermal power stations here? Ha, not to that extent. We can directly channel this. Hot water to the steel factory below or something. In any case, it saves us a heating step, and even if we still need to heat it, the energy consumption will be very low. Moreover, recently, We’ve started building a dam at the breach of that landslide lake. However, the progress is slow because, as you know, we lack modern engineering machinery. If we want to build it to our ideal specifications, it will probably take a few years. Gran said, and upon hearing this, young Chen raised an eyebrow. What? It actually takes that long? I can’t wait that long. Gran shrugged, there’s. Nothing we can do, it’s winter, the dry season. But even so, the water flow at the breach of that landslide lake is still quite large. Relying solely on manpower to intercept the water is really not that easy. Yangchen shook his head. Don’t worry about that. I brought some engineering machinery with me this time. I’ll go up and take a look with you all shortly. Is that so? That would be great. Gran’s eyes lit up upon hearing this. The two had a quick bite to eat and then set off from the castle. Exiting the castle, there was a mountain path, east led down the mountain, while west went straight up. After walking over a hundred meters uphill, you would suddenly feel a sense of openness. A large mountain platform would appear before you. This was a vast high-altitude valley, and, in the middle of this valley was a lush green landslide lake. This lake covers an area of about 10 square kilometers, with the deepest part being over 50 meters. The water’s storage capacity is approximately 3 billion cubic meters. The water is immense, and building a small hydropower station is definitely feasible. Grant introduced the situation of the lake to Yang Chen, who nodded. In agreement. He picked up his binoculars to gaze into the distance and happened to see several valleys on the northeast side of the valley. Each of those valleys had streams flowing continuously. Into this lake. At the very front of the lake was a spout about 50 meters wide. A large amount of lake water surged through this spout, plunging over 500 meters to the ground below. The force of the water and the drop were truly remarkable, it would be a shame not to build a hydropower station here. He put down the binoculars and followed Grand towards the spout, soon arriving. At a platform near it. From here, the entire Qianshan pasture, embraced by two mountains, was in full view. Looking at the beautiful scenery below, Yang Chen suddenly recalled a line of poetry. Infinite scenery at perilous peaks. Gazing at the fertile land below, he became even more determined to develop this place. The labor transformation at the spout had now turned both sides into a large construction site, countless laborers were working vigorously at this moment. Ever since Yang Chen inspected the geographical environment here, he realized that although the geography was Favorable, building a hydropower station that would cut across the valley was nearly impossible with the engineering capabilities of this era. A height difference of 500 meters was indeed very suitable for constructing a large hydropower station. However, the problem was that it required modern construction technology from Blue Star. On this planet, attempting to build a modern hydropower station was simply a pipe dream. After that day, Yangchen also examined the water conditions upstream and downstream of this dammed lake. Upstream was a range of iron mountains with an average altitude of 3 to 4,000 meters. Being located in the northern region, the climate was relatively cold and heavy snowfall was frequent in winter, so the mountain peaks were covered with snow year-round. However, in the middle to upper parts of the mountains, there were also some geothermal resources. This led to a situation where it snowed on the peaks, but the snow could not accumulate. Basically, only the mountaintops had snow, and as one descended, the snow would quickly melt. Then, following the valley, several rivers in the mountains converged at this platform, forming this dammed lake. Due to the numerous converging rivers, the water flow was quite rapid. It was impossible to build a dam upstream to divert the water. If the upstream was not blocked, it was equally impossible to build a dam across here, unless there were a large number of modern construction machines. Since traditional methods of building dams for power generation were unfeasible, the small turbine generators that Yang Chen brought could just come into play. He and Gran chose several rivers with significant elevation differences and designed several ditches along the riverbanks according to the terrain. Finally, at the corners of the ditches they installed these small turbine generators. This technology had only been developed in recent years on Bluestar and was very suitable for supplying power to small cities. It required minimal earthmoving and could be completed with very little workload. Of course, even that little workload was relative to the modern world. If it were on. Falken Star, it would at least require several hundred workers to operate simultaneously. However, that was in the past, this time, Yang Chen had brought an excavator. After all, every boy has a dream. Of Blue Sky, and Yang Chen was very interested in such large construction machinery when he was young. Unfortunately, he later had no opportunity to attend Blue Sky. However, he had a classmate. In college whose family owned several such construction machines. During holidays, when he visited that classmate’s house, he tinkered with them for a while. Although he wasn’t very skilled, he could at least operate them. When the excavator made its appearance, it stunned the local laborers. Could there really be such a giant in this world? Although Yang Chen wasn’t very adept at handling it, for Grand, who was proficient in construction machinery, it was simply a big toy. He could handle armored vehicles, let alone a small excavator like this. Operating the excavator by the small river, in no time at all, he had dug out the marked ditches. The efficiency left the gathered local laborers and captives in awe. The captives captured this time had a very complex composition. Most of them were strong private soldiers who had grown up in the northern region. Therefore, Yang Chin was not worried about winning over this group. To him, it was just a matter of time. However, another group, such as the tin soldiers from Qingshan City and the Wolf Cavalry from Luan Prefecture, made him less at ease. The tin soldiers from Qingshan City seemed to be like hulks, each one. Tall and strong, full of brute strength, and with very irritable and unruly tempers. Among the more than a thousand captives captured, these guys would fight every few days. In just over half a month, dozens had already died from fighting, they not only bully others, but also fight among themselves, just like firecrackers that ignite at the slightest spark. As for the wolf cavalry from Nguyen Prefecture, they are completely the opposite of these guys. Although they look intimidating, their brains are quite dull, as if they can only ride wolves and fight outdoors, and are not very bright in other matters. These captives gathered together during this time, and it was quite entertaining to watch. The casualties were much higher than the last group of captives caught, these three factions, have always been at odds with each other. Of course, in front of the guards’ whips and bayonets, they all behaved obediently. Because Grand would not indulge them, in their own territory, they might. Be the masters, the elites. But in Qian Shan City, they are just captives. If anyone fails to understand their position and wants to challenge the rules of Qian Shan City, it’s simple, the lighter. Punishment is a beating with thorny branches, and the heavier one is to be directly hanged on the gallows. So despite the many unruly individuals among them, after more than half a month those with tempers have mostly been worn down. Recently, Grand has begun to disperse these three groups of captives and reorganize them for labor reform. Although there are still frictions among these three groups, their interactions have improved significantly compared to earlier days. Today, when these people saw Grand and Yang Chen operating such a rumbling machine charging back and forth on the ground and within less than half an hour digging a trench a hundred meters long five meters wide and two meters deep all the captives were stunned especially those wolf cavalry whose brains seemed a bit slow several of them directly knelt on the ground bowing to the two excavators mumbling words like miracle meanwhile young chan and grand operating the excavators in the distance could only smile in silence at the scene after some time in labor reform these captives would likely soon feel a sense of belonging labor reform is all about this process it’s about allowing you to undergo some spiritual and ideological transformation while working. However, he had previously lacked a suitable political commissar to guide these people ideologically. But now Yang Chen seems to have discovered a new path. The people in this world highly revere divine power. When they face things they cannot understand, they always attribute them to miracles. This gives him a great brainwashing plan. As long as he continuously demonstrates divine power in front of these guys, they will naturally develop feelings of fear. Once they are afraid, their hard shells will disappear. Once these guys let down their guard, with some small favors and gentle persuasion, they can quickly feel a sense of belonging. To be honest, the military quality of this batch of captives is much stronger than that of the first batch. Most of the first captives were the surrendered soldiers of the Tugao brothers, and many were the cavalry slaves of the strong tribes. Although those people were fierce, the problem was that they had basically not received any professional military training. They were used to fighting in a swarm. When the wind was at their backs, they would rush forward all at once. When the wind was against them, they could easily collapse in just a few moments. This was evident from the previous city defense battle when the wolf cavalry climbed the walls. The defending soldiers clearly outnumbered them, but after a few were killed, signs of collapse appeared. Fortunately, the flower pattern soldiers that he had promoted stood up at that critical moment and pushed the wolf cavalry back. Otherwise, if the enemy had launched their first wave, their city walls would have fallen. Later, when those Tinkin soldiers climbed the walls, they almost collapsed again. It was still his personal guards who saved the situation. But when the enemy’s berserkers parachuted onto the walls, these guys truly fell apart completely.I in the end, I was chased all over, and if it weren’t for Gran driving the armored vehicle to charge in at a critical moment, the city of Qiancheon would have surely fallen. So, although the city walls were ultimately held, after the war subsided, Yang Chan and Gran decided to cleanse the captured army. They retained only 3,000 of the most battle-hardened soldiers while the rest were sent off to become apprentices and learn a trade. The recent captives from the Gao family, along with the Tin Soldiers and Wolf Cavalry, were what Young Chen and Grand aimed to absorb into their ranks. Recently, they had been observing and selecting from these individuals as they had undergone extensive professional military training. Compared to the previous batch of captives, these soldiers had much better military qualities. However, the previous group had been difficult to win over. After this round of labor integration, especially after Yang Chen and Grand showcased their prowess with the excavators, many among them began to waver in their resolve. The two of them operated the excavators swiftly, at first they were not very familiar with the machines. However, Grand quickly got the hang of it, mastering the techniques of operating the excavator and using the walkie-talkie to share his experiences with Yang Chen. Soon, Yang Chen learned to operate the machine as well, and together, they dug out trenches along the riverbank. But just having these trenches wasn’t enough, they needed to be leveled. This was when the bulldozer Yang Chen had purchased came into play, moving back and forth in the riverbed to flatten it. The workers were then called upon to jump into the trenches and lay down large stone slabs on the trench floor. At the same time, red bricks were used to build walls on both sides of the river. The four-wheeled carts Yang Chen had brought were now put to use, repeatedly transporting red bricks and various stones from the brick factory at the foot of the mountain to the construction site above, pulled by strong draft horses. With such machinery and animal power, their construction progress accelerated significantly. In just a week, the first turbine generator’s channel was completed. After everything was set up, Yang Chen and Gran stood by the river, performing a grand ceremony to open the sluice gates. At first, the locals had no idea what these projects were for. But when the barrier blocking the river and the waterway was pulled away, and a massive flow of water diverted from the river into this channel, accelerating along the sloped and angled. Riverbed, it finally surged towards the turbine generator, wildly turning the turbine. As it began to generate electricity and illuminate the newly installed bulbs in the castle below, all the locals were astonished. Previously, when they saw those excavators, they couldn’t comprehend how such steel monsters operated. But now, witnessing the water flow merely turning a strange wheel, the palace, where the lord resided suddenly lit up. This light was completely different from the torches they had used for illumination before, and they were once again shocked. Wasn’t this a miracle only? gods could create? Thus, the number of people kneeling in worship grew. Initially, only the not-so-bright wolf cavalry would kneel, but this time, many tin soldiers and elite private soldiers joined in as well. What amazed them even more was yet to come. The electricity generated was first sent through cables to a nearby substation. After being rectified there, it was sent to a newly constructed shed at the foot of the mountain. Inside this humble shed, a simple forging machine was ready to go. Beside it, the first batch of molten steel was boiling hot and red, ready to be poured out.In. The crucible, iron ingots were formed one after another, and these ingots were now being sent to the forging table. Under the relentless hammering of the air hammer, they began to transform into. Knives, armor. The traditional blacksmiths, witnessing this tireless air hammer continuously forging weapon after weapon, armor after armor, were left with their mouths agape. What on earth is? This? Does this iron bull not know fatigue? Just think about how much effort they used to expend to forge a set of tools and armor. It truly took countless strikes to shape them, and many defective. Products would emerge in the process. But now, all you had to do was take the tongs, grip the steel ingot, and place it under the air hammer, letting it be struck repeatedly. What used to take several. People half a month to complete could now be done by one person in just an hour in front of this machine. Sometimes, it didn’t even take an hour at all. This had completely overturned the worldview. Of these locals. You could say that from the moment electricity was introduced, the spirit of the entire Chanshan city had changed. In the past, many people were muddling through their days, but, since that day, everyone had become spirited and motivated, because they knew their lord was a god. And after learning about the thoughts of the locals in the city, Yangchen couldn’t help but laugh, and cry at the same time. However, after thinking it over, he didn’t make any excuses, as it seemed there was nothing wrong with it. Daoxian Yuan gazed at the towering city ahead, completely. unrecognizable from the Xinjiang city he had visited a few months ago. The last time he came, it was autumn, and the city walls were only 3 meters high. It was just a small town, slightly better than a dock fort, but now the walls were twice as high as before. Moreover, it appeared that the walls were still under construction. This was evident from the foundations extending on both sides and the building materials continuously being transported to the top of the walls. However, the method of transporting materials to the walls was particularly interesting. Above the walls, there was a square, iron cabinet, and people would use a pulley system to slowly lower this cabinet to the ground below the walls. The laborers below would then place various stones, bricks, and wood into the cabinet. The people above would drive several strong oxen to operate a winch. Thus, the iron cabinet, under the force of the pulley system, was slowly hoisted from the ground up to the top of the walls. This method of transporting materials was quite novel, and Gao Xingyuan, standing at a distance, couldn’t help but be amazed. This must be another masterpiece of that brother Yang, right? Such a tremendous. Change even gave him a feeling of being in a different world. Just thinking about the recent fallout between the two of them caused a sharp pain in his heart. The old man was right, it was all. His fault for being too young and unable to keep his composure, resulting in a ruined situation. Now, he had no choice but to seek help from the other party. Just thinking about this made Gao Xin Yuan feel sad again, but at that moment, he heard the sound of hooves behind him. His guards quickly surrounded him, becoming alert. It was then that he saw two cavalry squads charging out from their left and right sides. Before long, these cavalrymen reached their front lines, and he carefully examined them. Each of them rode tall horses, clad in a type of black armor he had never seen before. It was known that during this season, horses were often underfed and thin, unable to carry heavy loads, but the steeds beneath these knights were all robust and well-fed, suggesting they were well taken care of. Moreover, these knights were fully armored, and one could say they were armed to the teeth point one by one, they were clad in armor, with long knives hanging at their waists, and in front. Of their horses’ necks were longbows, crossbows, and quivers. There were also two iron balls hanging from the horses’ necks. It could be said that these knights were armed to the teeth. Yet the fine steeds beneath them, burdened with so much weight, still moved with remarkable speed. This showed that after the Chinchon city fell into the hands of the young brothers, their horse-rearing techniques had made rapid progress. Thinking of this, a wave of bitterness rose in Gao Exian’s heart. These cavalrymen must be the scouts they sent out, right? They certainly looked elite. While Gao Exian was lost in thought, those cavalrymen had already surrounded their group completely. Seeing that they had no intention of attacking, the scouts quietly relaxed their grip on the crossbow bolts in their hands. Who goes there? The small leader of the group stepped forward and shouted loudly at Gao Exian and his companions. I am Gao Exian from Taisan City, here to visit the Lord of Chianshan City, Yang. Chen, you all go back and tell the lord that Gao brother has arrived. Gao Exian shouted to the scouts. Judging by their appearance, these scouts seemed to be from the strongman tribe. They hadn’t really heard of Gao Exian’s name and seeing that the other party was calling the lord his brother made them cautious. The scout didn’t dare to treat them lightly anymore but simply ordered the others to surround them tightly. Then he spurred his horse and hurried back to report. About half an hour later, a group of riders rushed in from the direction of Chanshan city. However, to Gao Exian’s disappointment, the person who came was not Yang Chan, but his personal guards. He followed a guard named Hilan, and they sped straight towards Chianshan City. After riding for nearly 15 minutes, they finally arrived at the foot of Chianshan City. From a distance, the city walls had seemed quite tall. But now, as they approached the new city closely, a sense of despair rose in Gao Exian’s heart. It was over, it seemed they really could not reclaim Chianshan City anymore. The city walls were not only twice as high as before, but two bastions also extended forward from either side of the city gate. Passing through the space between the two bastions and arriving at the city gate, although it was only a 10-meter distance, it still brought an inexplicable sense of oppression to Gao. Xin. Since it was broad daylight, the city gates were wide open, indicating their confidence. Upon entering the city walls, Gao Xin was taken aback. In his memory, Xianshan City had only a low wall. At this narrow pass. Behind the wall was a chaotic residential area. This time, however, the layout was still quite similar to before. The residential area had expanded significantly compared to the past. Behind the original residential area, there seemed to be many newly constructed tents. The biggest difference from before was that this residential area was much cleaner and tidier than it used to be. Of course, there were also uncomfortable aspects, such as the lack of good roads. The streets between these blocks had basically been dug up. Moreover, deep trenches had been excavated beneath the original road surface. The common people could only rely on temporary wooden bridges built over these trenches to get around. Seeing such a scene, Gao Aixian was very puzzled. Why did Yang Chen do this, tearing up all the roads? Little did he know, this was a municipal project that Yang Chen and Grand had planned long ago. As the saying goes, the quality of a city is not reflected in its visible surface, but more in what lies beneath. Their philosophy was that many pipelines would need to run underground in the future. Rather than waiting until the city was built and then tearing up the roads to lay underground pipes, it was better to do it before the city was completed. Since they had captured so many prisoners, they couldn’t let them eat without working. So these tasks were assigned to them however, the outsiders like Gao Xin didn’t quite understand this, so they looked completely bewildered. Soon, they passed through this residential area, and at this moment, Gao Xin was filled with emotions. Although the uneven ditches made the roads very difficult to navigate, even so, after walking around the new city, Gao Exian had many thoughts. Before the great changes occurred at home, Gao Exian had visited many cities, especially the 16 cities of Yinyun on the southern slope of Yunmang Mountain. He had been to many different cities. It could be said that even those cities were not as clean as the current Shanshan city. There were no unpleasant odors in the air, nor were there streets filled with excrement and muddy water. Although the people passing by were in a hurry, each one was polite. Moreover, people here walked on either side of the road, everyone followed the rule of keeping to the right. This way, there would be no crowding on the narrow roads. Additionally, no one spat or urinated on the streets, and it was rare to see someone casually throwing garbage. Because on both sides of the road, every few hundred meters, there was a trash bin. If you had any garbage, you would throw it into that bin. Of course, one could also choose not to follow the rules and toss the garbage on the ground. However, if caught, you would immediately. Hear a whistle. Then, two men wearing dogskin hats and greencoats would rush over. They would take you to the garbage disposal area, make you pick up the trash, and then give you a few whacks. Most of those who were beaten would immediately admit their mistakes, even feeling so embarrassed that they would cover their faces and flee. This scene was something he had never seen in any city he had visited. In many cities, the streets were flooded with sewage and the air was filled with the stench of urine. Spitting and littering were rampant. Moreover, in most cities, there was simply no one. to manage it. Even if someone did manage, the scenes they witnessed were often loud arguments between the offenders and the authorities, sometimes even leading to physical fights, which they had seen more than once or twice. But in Xianchuan City, such scenes were completely absent. This made Gao Xiyan feel a sense of admiration. Because when Yang Chen took over Xianchuan City, no one knew better than him what kind of place the city was. At that time, Xianchuan City was just a new territory plagued by the weak and sick. In his view, if Yang Chan wanted to take control of this city, it would be impossible without decades of hard work. At that time, with winter approaching, if not handled properly, the captives he had taken would rise up in rebellion. But now it seemed that he had truly underestimated them. Although there were still some disturbances in Chanshan City, the order in the city was indeed well maintained. Moreover, on the streets, he could not see any beggars or homeless people. This was something that was impossible in any city he had visited. But here, he really did not see a single homeless person which left Gao Exean feeling quite puzzled. How could this be possible? After passing through the residential area, he saw another scene. At the foot of the mountain on the eastern side of the residential area, a workshop had been newly built at some unknown time. Surrounded by red brick walls, even from a distance he could see the bustling activity inside the workshop. The kiln being built there was now ablaze and although it was daytime, the sky above. That kiln still blowed with a bright red light. At the entrance of the yard, a long line of horse-drawn carriages was forming. From time to time, a carriage would drive out from the northern gate. At the back of the yard, carrying a load of red bricks, speeding towards the western foot of the mountain. And at the foot of the mountain on the west side, near that waterfall, the originally enclosed courtyard wall had been torn down. Near the waterfall, several huge water wheels could be seen turning continuously under the impact of the rushing water, drawing water in loads. Behind them. was a vast expanse of interconnected workshops to IT seemed to be newly built, as even from a distance, one could hear the continuous rhythmic sound of iron being hammered. Occasionally, the voices of workers singing in unison could also be heard. Watching this scene, Gao Exian felt both out of place and somewhat excited. Looking north, he could see in the distance, on a vast expanse of white snow, a large group of people herding cattle and sheep, leisurely moving across the snowy plain. On such a snowy day, they dared to go out to graze, the people of Chianshan City truly had a lot of courage. But thinking about it, it made sense, they had previously defeated the coalition of the Gaucheng family. They had captured countless spoils, and it was said that they had seized over 10,000 warhorses alone. With such a sudden influx of livestock, given their consumption, their stored fodder would surely be insufficient. Grazing in the harsh winter must also be a kind of helplessness. With countless thoughts swirling in his mind, Gao Exan followed Hilan Cha as they slowly approached the foot of Iron Mountain and made their way up the mountain path. As they walked, his mindset underwent another change. The mountain path was completely different from when he had come before, not only was the road widened to allow two horse-drawn carriages to pass side by side, but it was. Also much smoother than before, and it seemed to have been hardened with some material. Riding on it was very comfortable and quick. In just over ten minutes, they reached the villa at the halfway. Point of the mountain. Looking at this castle and the mountains that now belong to someone else, it was impossible for Gao Exian not to feel a pang of sadness. He stood in front of the castle, took a. Deep breath, and adjusted his emotions. Only then did he ride forward, and soon the group arrived at the front of the castle. Dozens of personal guards quickly emerged from inside the castle to take the reins from Gao Exian and the others. As Gao Exian and the others dismounted, their mounts were taken over by Yang Chen’s guards and led to the stables behind. Gao Exian and the others were then escorted into the castle. Upon entering, Gao Exian immediately felt that the castle was noticeably different from before. As soon as he stepped inside, he was greeted by a wave of warm air, outside, the Cold wind was biting, yet the inside was surprisingly warm as spring? This was something he had never even dared to imagine before. After taking over the castle, Yangchen had decided to make it his residence in this other world. The first thing he arranged was for renovations, and the first issue he thought of was heating and lighting. It’s important to know that these stone castles, reminiscent of the medieval era, while appearing very secure, were a completely different experience to live in. Firstly, they were cold and damp, with poor lighting. Secondly, heating in winter was a major issue. So Yang Chin arranged for the windows and doors to be replaced with glass and completely revamped the plumbing throughout the castle. He installed running water and flush toilets, while also building a series of underfloor heating systems and firewalls. Thus, in winter, once the key fireplaces in the castle and the kitchen stove were lit, the smoke would circulate through the chimney, warming many rooms. This greatly improved the comfort of living in the castle, leaving Yao Xe and the country bumpkin utterly astonished. Lord Gao, please come in. At this moment, Hilan Sha, dressed in a blue woolen coat, approached Gao Exian and slightly bowed as he spoke. Only then did Gao Exian’s gaze return to Hilan Sha. This guy had an average build and was wearing a neatly tailored, blue double-breasted coat. To be honest, Gao Exian didn’t recognize the material of the coat but seeing the shiny golden double-breasted buttons on it made him quite envious. Looking down at his own, heavy black fur coat, he suddenly felt a bit ashamed. At that moment he couldn’t help but recall the set of tactical clothing that Brother Yang had given him earlier. Unfortunately, that coat had been torn during the battles.He had been heartbroken and upset for several days because in his life he had never worn anything warmer or more comfortable than that outfit. And now, looking at the guards beside Brother Yang, they were all dressed better than his group. This truly made him feel a sense of nostalgia for the past. The personal guard not only wore a beautiful blue coat but also sported a very nice belt. This belt had various small accessories hanging from it, such as a leather box for miscellaneous items and a command knife for tasting. Below, he wore pants of the same color and material, and on his feet were a pair of knee-high leather boots. This entire outfit was both handsome and dashing, which made Gao Aksayan feel a pang of jealousy. However, he quickly suppressed this jealousy and followed the guard inside. As he walked through, the changes in the castle left him speechless. Previously, the castle had been very primitive and rough, with walls made of uneven stone. The floor was also uneven, and the doors and windows were covered with wooden frames and mulberry paper. While the insulation was decent, the lighting was another story. Even at the brightest time of day, the rooms were dim and required torches to illuminate. The smoke from those torches would make it hard to open one’s eyes, forcing people to pinch their noses and endure. But now, stepping inside, it was as if the place was bright and clean all the way through. The floor was wooden, and it had been coated with oil, giving it a shiny appearance. The walls of the castle had been smooth. out with a layer of grey paint and most importantly, a layer of white paint that he had never seen before had been applied to the walls. The pristine white walls made the entire room look very clean and tidy. The most exaggerated change was that the original Mulberry paper windows had completely disappeared, replaced by crystal clear glass windows. Seeing that entire wall of glass, Gao Xien, was so astonished that he held his breath. Brother Yang must be incredibly wealthy. He actually replaced all the windows and doors of the castle with these crystal ones? Such treatment would be. Beyond the reach of even the Richesley family in Yinyun’s sixteen cities. What surprised him even more was still to come. The castle was situated halfway up a mountain, with another mountain blocking. It from behind. Today, the weather was not great, the sky was overcast, and it was snowing. Logically, even with the crystal windows, the room should not be particularly bright. Yet as he walked. Through the castle, it was bright as day everywhere he went, and the issue lay above his head. After walking a few steps, he had to look up because there was an unknown light shining above him. That. Light didn’t even need to be lit, it was completely different from the torches and candles he had seen before. He pondered and pondered but couldn’t figure out what that thing was. Just as he was. In a fog, he was led by Hilan to the reception room on the first floor. At that moment, the familiar tall figure was standing in front of the floor-to -ceiling window, watching the snow fall outside. Hearing the door open behind him, the man turned around and saw Gao Xan entering. He forced a smile and came forward. Oh, what wind blew Lord Gao here today. How could Gao Xien not hear the teasing? Tone in the other’s voice? He can only respond with a bitter self-deprecating smile, saying, Brother Yang, please don’t laugh at me anymore. I know I was wrong about what happened before, and, I apologize to you here. Saying this, the guy actually stopped in front of Yang Chen and gave a deep 90 degree bow. Gao Xien’s low posture truly stunned Yang Chen Dai and his impression, Gao Xien.