Embers Ad Infinitum

After being saved and recognized, Means wanted to repay the favor and immediately said to Shang Jianyao:

"If you really want to join our 'Melting Pot Sect', then drop by Tarnan. I will write a letter and ask you to bring it to Mr. Li Zhe, telling him of your kindness, sincerity and the help you have provided."

Seeing that this was where he was going, Jiang Baimian didn't stop Shang Jianyao with his eyes and let him do what he wanted.

"Okay, okay." Shang Jianyao agreed without hesitation.

While speaking, he even took out paper and pen, with a "quick, write now" look.

Means was a little confused for a moment. He was not saying polite words just now, but everyone seemed to have serious communication. How could he just write now?

Jiang Baimian resolved his embarrassment in time and asked instead:

"Besides your 'Linhai Alliance', what other major forces are there in Tarnan?"

"No." Means answered without even thinking about it. "Except for the fact that we are adjacent to the 'Mechanical Paradise', have a good relationship, and have received permission to enter, other major forces either don't know about Tarnan's existence at all. Or it can only be traded through certain small and medium-sized forces recognized by the 'Mechanical Heaven'."

For example, the Red Stone Collection and the relatively special Wild Grass City within the sphere of influence of the "Primary City"? Jiang Baimian gained another understanding of the existence of Hongshiji, a smuggling node.

She smiled and said:

"'Machine Paradise' is better to be careful."

"Actually, there is nothing special about Tarnan, except that there are many robots, machinery, and electronic products." Means didn't quite understand the reason why "Mechanical Paradise" did this.

At this time, the howling cold wind penetrated the valley, making Means and several other Shifang Trading Company members shiver.

When Jiang Baimian saw this, he said "Oh!"

"Really, I was so busy communicating with you that I forgot that you are all wearing single clothes."

Their coats were taken away by robbers while they were prisoners.

After speaking, Jiang Baimian pointed to the side with his chin:

“Fortunately, there is no shortage of clothes and supplies.

"Well, you can just bury the body and you'll be paid."

There were many dead bandits lying in this area.

As for those who were seriously injured and were not dead for a while, the "Old Adjustment Team" went all the way south, and the medical supplies began to be a little tight, so they were treated as dead.

Means had just wanted to take the clothes off the corpse, but he didn't have the nerve to say it.

According to the rules of the area between "Machine Paradise" and "Linhai Alliance", they are all spoils of war, and only those who have made contributions can enjoy them.

What he didn't expect was that the brave and beautiful woman opposite was not only willing to use the clothes on the corpse to help himself and others, but also gave extra supplies that the robbers had no time to take away when they fled in a hurry.

"This, this can't be done." Means hesitated for a moment, then waved his hand.

This is not to say that he has high moral standards and is unwilling to take advantage of others, but that the team in front of him is very powerful. If he and others are slightly offended or perform poorly, they may not be able to get out of this valley.

Jiang Baimian smiled:

"You are welcome.

"If you keep dressing like this, you will freeze to death tonight. Also, you have no food and no vehicles. How will you leave from now on?

"Uh, those machines are your goods, right?"

She was referring to the portable computers that filled one of the cars. They were thin, white or black, and had a shiny sheen.

"Yes." Means thought for a moment and said, "We will not be polite with our clothes, food and cars. There is really no other way. You can take those portable computers and it will be our repayment."

"This is too much." Jiang Baimian thought for a moment and said, "Follow the rules of the ruin hunters. For such a mission, we need about 30% of the supplies.

She didn't deliberately show generosity, because Lehman might have to collect supplies to exchange for equipment later.

After intense "bargaining", the reward was finally settled on the figure of "40%".

At this point, Means was completely relieved and called his companions to walk towards the corpses.

He just bent down and suddenly exclaimed:

"Just lost it like that? I really don't know how to cherish it!"

Shang Jianyao ran over and asked curiously:

"what?"

Means picked up a small blue cloth bag, the kind that can be held with one hand:

"My spice bag is full of good stuff!

“Except for our ‘Linhai Alliance’, where else can we find so many spices.

"The robbers initially thought it was gold, chips or high-performance batteries, so they just took it away."

Shang Jianyao asked with bright eyes:

"Do you use it when eating?"

"Yes, some are used to boil the bottom of the pot, and some are used to prepare dipping sauces. Everyone chooses a different combination according to their own preferences." Means replied in a slightly sacred tone.

Seeing that there was nothing going on here, Jiang Baimian turned his attention to Long Yuehong:

"The exoskeleton device can be taken off, and normal level of vigilance is enough."

Gotta save electricity!

There wasn't much sunshine today, and they had a spare battery ready to use on the jeep.

After Long Yuehong removed the exoskeleton device with the help of Shang Jianyao, Jiang Baimian walked to Bai Chen's side, looked at the bandits squatting on the ground and said:

"The name of your bandit group is 'Mountain Fox'?"

"Yes." "Yes." The robbers rushed to answer.

"What's your boss's name?" Jiang Baimian held up the "Reaper" rocket launcher with one hand, making the bandits, Mills and others stunned.

This power is not an exaggeration, but it seems to be very easy.

A yellow-haired robber came to his senses and said quickly:

"Panania."

"Will he come back to redeem you?" Jiang Baimian showed a slight smile.

The robbers were silent for several seconds before answering unevenly:

"should."

"possible."

"perhaps."

They have all seen many prisoners who were not ransomed, and the final fate of those people was not very good: they were either killed directly to avoid wasting food, or they were carried as food reserves, or sold to human traffickers.

Jiang Baimian was noncommittal and asked instead:

"If you grab something, where will you trade it?"

"If you can go to Tarnan, you will go to Tarnan. Those robots are fair and trustworthy, and they can also maintain order." The yellow-haired bandit answered before all his companions.

When Jiang Baimian asked for information, Long Yuehong finally removed the exoskeleton device and put it back in the back seat of the Jeep.

Then, he and Shang Jianyao switched positions. One held the assault rifle and was responsible for the security, while the other went to the creek to collect water and use solar charging panels to burn them.

After the water boiled, Long Yuehong waited anxiously but patiently until the water temperature dropped a lot before pouring them into the water bags of herself and others.

After doing these things, he picked up the water bag and drank it.

At this moment, he felt that the water was so delicious and addictive.

After drinking half the bag in one breath, Long Yuehong wiped her mouth with satisfaction and looked around.

At this time, Means and others had buried the body, put on the robbers' coats, and wrapped themselves thickly.

While they were making a fire to cook with coal and other materials left behind by the bandits, they felt Long Yuehong's gaze.

After lowering their heads and communicating for a while, Means walked towards Jiang Baimian and others, and said with a smile:

"Would you like to eat together?

"The robbers left behind a sheep, some potatoes and a lot of ingredients."

The bandits came to this valley to prepare lunch.

Shang Jianyao first winked at Jiang Baimian, and then directly agreed:

"good."

"Just in time to see your Holy Communion." Jiang Baimian laughed.

Long Yuehong subconsciously raised her hand to wipe the corners of her mouth, but immediately remembered that she was not Shang Jianyao.

Next, Jiang Baimian and the others watched as Means and others skillfully shaved meat, removed bones, made soup, and sprinkled different spices.

In the end, the rich fragrance lingered in their noses, and it did not dissipate no matter how the cold wind in the valley blew.

Seeing that his companions had almost processed the ingredients, Means asked Shang Jianyao and others about their general tastes, and took their lunch boxes, using soup as the base and various carefully selected condiments.

Not long after, Shang Jianyao picked up a thin piece of freshly cooked mutton, rolled it in his own dipping sauce, and put it into his mouth.

"...Good, delicious..." He praised vaguely.

Long Yuehong's heart skipped a beat when she heard this, and she immediately wanted to pick up a piece of mutton and put it into the iron pot that came from the robber.

At this time, a female employee of Shifang Trading Company stuffed the mutton she had just blanched into Long Yuehong's bowl.

"Try it." She said with a smile.

"No, no need." Long Yuehong suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

The few female employees of Shifang Trading Company have been running around in the dust all year round and have the status of hunters. Although they were molested by bandits before, they quickly adjusted and were no longer depressed.

They found that after removing the exoskeleton device, the savior who was like a "god descended from the earth" was a young man. He was not short in height and had a clean face. He was very popular. So while preparing lunch, they looked for various opportunities to strike up a conversation with Long Yuehong.

The more enthusiastic they were, the more reserved Long Yuehong became, and she even wanted to ask why she didn't go to Shang Jianyao.

——At that time, Shang Jianyao and Jiang Baimian were both seriously learning hotpot techniques from Means, without squinting.

The meat was already in the bowl. Long Yuehong couldn't refuse anymore. After dipping some dipping sauce, she stuffed the piece of mutton into her mouth.

The tenderness of the meat, the salty taste of the salt and the wonderful mixture of various spices instantly burst into Long Yuehong's mouth, making him unable to help but devour it.

This lunch was a feast for the guests and the host. Jiang Baimian and Bai Chen appreciated the potato slices that were boiled until soft and glutinous.

During this process, they also chatted with Means and others about the "Linhai Alliance" and learned that this large force had relatively sufficient supplies. Although the people at the bottom were still struggling, which was only better than the wilderness wanderers in small settlements, they The middle class has begun to pay attention to food and clothing.

Means and others finally escaped from the tiger's mouth, had another hearty meal, and got back most of the supplies. After the meal, they could not restrain their gratitude. They walked to the open space by the stream one after another and danced in praise of Zhi Sui.

"Quite pious..." Just as Jiang Baimian laughed, he discovered that Shang Jianyao had also sneaked in at some point and was dancing in style.