Free Web NovelChapter 101: Chapter 99: The Plan to Farm EXP by Burning Zombies
Lu Feng didn’t know how many zombies were in Celestial Sea City. Before the apocalypse, the city had a population of nearly ten million, and the vast majority had turned into zombies, hiding throughout the city.
The slightest sound or movement would attract these zombies, causing them to slowly shamble over. Even the sound of thunder could stir them. freewebnσvel.cѳm
That was why zombies often ended up wandering near Survivor Bases.
Lu Feng arrived at the entrance of Zhuangyuan District. He glanced at the few freshly killed zombies, then surveyed the base’s perimeter. He turned to Lin Jiao and ordered, "Lin Jiao, I want you to dig a trench around the district, leaving only a single path for access. That way, any zombies that show up will fall right in."
"Oh, and have some people scout the surrounding areas. Find out if there are any large concentrations of zombies. If you find a horde, notify me. Try to clear out the immediate vicinity to expand our safe zone."
’Speaking of trenches, that gives me an idea for farming experience.’
’In that American TV show, *The Walking Dead*, the main characters secured their base by using sound to lure over a hundred thousand zombies into a massive natural pit.’
’If they could do it, so could I. I can have someone dig a large pit, or just find a location that can contain a lot of zombies.’
’Then, I can bring in some gasoline from the real world and burn the entire zombie horde.’
’It reminded him of an old MMO he used to play, where burning through mobs as a Mage was a primary strategy.’
’The only issue is that getting large quantities of gasoline in the real world would be a hassle. But there’s no other choice, since all the cars in the game world have been replaced by hovercars.’
’Naturally, the gas stations that depended on cars for business no longer existed either.’
’It’s not that gasoline has vanished completely, but finding it in the game’s cities is now even more difficult than in the real world.’
’Still, the plan to farm experience by burning zombies would have to wait until Lin Jiao’s people found a large zombie gathering point.’
"Boss, I’ll have my people get right on it." Lin Jiao nodded immediately. ’Adding a trench around the district would definitely increase their security. At the very least, zombies wouldn’t even have a chance to get near the perimeter walls.’
’Clearing out the zombies in the surrounding area to expand their safe zone had numerous benefits as well.’
’She had been planning to do just that once the Survivor Base was more stable, but she hadn’t expected the boss to bring it up first.’
Lin Jiao then continued her report. "Boss, our teams searching for Gold and jewelry recently ran into other survivors. Some of them want to join our base, but that’s a decision for you to make. Our people didn’t dare give them an answer."
’Lu Feng’s goal was to build a research base in this apocalyptic world, and the current number of survivors was nowhere near enough. Of course he would welcome new people.’
However, he said, "Lin Jiao, taking in outsiders is fine, but the key is to vet them thoroughly to make sure they’re not a problem. Also, once they’re in the base, have our original people manage the newcomers."
"Our original members, with their electronic shackles and pulse-fissure chips, are far more trustworthy than any newcomers. In fact, we can give these survivors more responsibility in the future."
The people nearby overheard this, and looks of anticipation appeared on many of their faces.
’Does this mean that if more survivors join, we can become managers in the base?’
’The electronic shackles and pulse-fissure chips that restrain us have suddenly become an advantage.’
People are funny that way. Once you find a way to make sense of your situation, your whole perspective can change.
After giving Lin Jiao her instructions, Lu Feng logged out of the game and dialed Yang Ming’s number. The moment the call connected, he said, "Cousin, I have a job for you. Come over to my villa."
’If the base in the game was going to take in more survivors, their food supply would become an issue. He needed more grain. He might even need to buy some young chickens, ducks, pigs, and sheep to bring into the game for the survivors to raise.’
’But on second thought, that might not work. The animals couldn’t be controlled. If they raised them in large numbers, the noise might attract Mutant Beasts, who would surely enjoy a feast.’
’Not worth the risk.’
’It would be better to just hunt edible Mutant Beasts with laser rifles. That would be a faster way to get meat, and they’d also get crystal sources to recharge the rifles’ energy.’
’Still, a sufficient grain supply was a must.’
’But with more people, buying at retail prices would become a hassle. He might as well set up his own grain trading company, get a few warehouses, and move large quantities at once. That would be much more convenient.’
’The only problem was that the plan had a lot of holes. If grain started disappearing for no reason without any record of it being shipped out, it would be a problem. He might attract unwanted attention.’
’That’s why he needed his cousin to find a place with few people and no surveillance cameras, and to take some precautions.’
"Xiaofeng, what’s up?"
Since they lived in the same neighborhood, Yang Ming arrived quickly.
Lu Feng explained the plan for the grain company to his cousin, going over the requirements in detail.
Yang Ming received his instructions and left immediately. He never asked what his cousin was up to. All he needed to know was that his cousin was making them money.
If his younger cousin didn’t want to talk about something, he must have his reasons. There was no need to pry; in fact, he would even help cover for him.
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「Three days passed quickly.」
The time for Lu Feng’s meeting with Master Kai had arrived.
After getting a message that Master Kai had arrived at the Tea City, he put the jade he’d taken from the game into a bag and headed to Qingfeng Tea City.
As soon as he entered the Tea City, he saw several tables of guests already seated in the main hall.
With such a large Tea City opening in the neighborhood, tea connoisseurs were naturally curious and came to check it out.
Curiosity brought them in for their first visit. Whether they would return depended on the quality of the tea, the service from the Tea Masters, and the teahouse’s ability to keep them coming back.
A Tea Master was at each table, preparing tea for the guests.
Naturally, the men couldn’t resist teasing the Tea Masters and telling a few dirty jokes.
Faced with crude jokes—like comments about how "big" certain parts of them were—most women would have been mortified and thrown a cup of tea in the man’s face.
But these Tea Masters could clearly take it in stride. Instead of getting angry, they’d engage in some flirtatious banter, retorting, "Well, sir, do you prefer them bigger or smaller?"
This kind of flirtatious wordplay was something the lecherous old men couldn’t resist. They’d obediently buy some tea and inevitably ask for the Tea Master’s number.
After the young Tea Master flirted a little more, these men would become repeat customers.
As for the wealthy patrons, if they transferred money to the girl every day, some... other activities after tea time weren’t out of the question.
The Tea City didn’t prohibit this, of course, as long as those other activities didn’t take place on the premises.
These were the guests looking for a bit of entertainment. Customers there to discuss business were mostly in the private rooms. They would brew their own tea during their meetings and only call for a Tea Master once their discussions were finished.
When Xiaoyao saw Lu Feng arrive, she immediately came forward to greet him. "President Lu, Master Kai is already waiting in the Venerable Hall upstairs."
