Cloud Kingdom, Two Realms Spring
Wolfgang and others stood on a large vine leaf, gazing at the concentration camp from afar.
"Damn, it's so heavily guarded! There's no chance of getting close."
At this moment, all the chefs had grass-leaf backpacks filled with meticulously prepared food.
In the last great battle, many combat forces had been severely wounded, and coupled with not having eaten properly for over ten days, their combat strength was less than one-tenth of its original.
This was also the plan of the Cloud Kingdom. After all, in the era of great cuisine, with everyone being superhuman, weaker captives were easier to manage.
"We must find a way to get the dishes inside. Once the gourmet hunters recover their strength, everything will be fine."
"Everyone, we are the only ones who can save the world now!"
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"Extra! Extra! Get your papers here!"
"Massive explosion in the eastern suburbs of Crane City, famous restaurant Kenchi's Meat and Fresh is flattened! Chef Tam is missing..."
"Crane City chain hamburger restaurants announce temporary suspension of business..."
In a teahouse, Zhang Wei calmly sipped his tea.
His ears twitched, and he heard every word of the tea guests' conversation.
Excluding boasts and empty pep talks, he had gathered quite a bit of intelligence.
He flipped open the "Tongxin Grass" scroll; only a tiny bit remained at the end of the tens of meters long scroll.
"We've already talked this much; it's time to change the subject."
Mo Du sent a message: a surprise attack on Lieyang Mountain's Heavenly Pool in three days.
The leader of the Black List...
The Ten Heroes of the Northern Lands...
All were renowned and influential figures.
"The situation is changing rapidly."
"The Transcendent Immortal Palace has over a dozen nobles, and coupled with the Golden Horn and Silver Horn, they are top-tier combatants. A portion of them should be mobilized then, which will make my actions much more convenient."
Just then, a giant man, four meters tall, pushed open the door. Coupled with his strong physique, the spacious teahouse suddenly felt cramped.
The giant lowered his head and sat down cross-legged, appearing taller than an average person standing.
"Waiter, a basin of tea."
"Sir, we sell by the pot here, seven cups per pot."
"Then bring me ten pots, and by the way, a basin."
"Coming right up~"
"Wait a minute!"
"Sir, do you have any other instructions?"
The giant scratched his head and said, "Considering my purchase volume, shouldn't I get a wholesale price?"
"Our prices are clearly marked..."
"Alright, alright, get out, get out, bring the tea quickly!"
Clearly, the giant was in a very bad mood.
This giant had smooth, grayish-brown skin, and he was none other than the gourmet hunter Gang Tu!
Gang Tu looked dejected and kept sighing.
"Waiter, I'll pay for this brother's tea."
Gang Tu looked up, confused, "Are you... do we know each other?"
Zhang Wei slowly stood up and walked over to Gang Tu's table.
"Gourmet hunter Gang Tu, who in Crane City doesn't know you? Mr. Gang Tu, I heard you recently took on a big job and earned quite a bit of money. Why are you even haggling over the price of tea?"
Speaking of this, Gang Tu became even more dejected.
"Don't mention it. After finally getting the goods, the employer is gone!"
"And the goods..."
"I can't touch the goods; it's a rule. I received the deposit, so this is considered claimed.
"If the employer reappears, or if someone inherits ownership, and I can't deliver the goods, I'll have to pay five times the deposit and have my gourmet hunter license revoked."
If the employer's own reasons caused a delay in delivery by one month, ownership of the goods would completely transfer to Gang Tu, and he wouldn't have to return the deposit.
But Zhang Wei wanted fresh ingredients. His preservation methods were limited, and the Cloud Kingdom was extremely humid. After a month... the value of this batch of goods would be halved at least.
Gang Tu complained, "I hired quite a few helpers for this hunt, and I paid their wages upfront. If I can't deliver the goods, I estimate I'll be ruined!"
Gang Tu gnashed his teeth, looking annoyed and angry.
Zhang Wei chuckled, "In fact, I'm here at the request of Mr. Tam."
"Really?"
"Of course!"
"What for?"
"To settle the final payment and pick up the goods, naturally."
Tam shook his head, "I'm sorry, I can't trust you. If you trick me, I'll lose my gourmet hunter license, which I absolutely cannot afford."
Zhang Wei took out a receipt from his怀 and handed it to Gang Tu.
"What is this?"
"The consignment contract."
Gang Tu was stunned and immediately took the receipt, examining it carefully.
The signature was correct!
Gang Tu was overjoyed. If the delivery was completed smoothly, he would not only break even but also make a profit of over 1.5 million Belli!
Gang Tu immediately roared heartily, "Waiter, bring the best tea!"
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Following Gang Tu out of the teahouse, they arrived at a place with extremely solid construction, from which bursts of cold air emanated.
The Ice Pavilion!
It was a warehouse that used biological power to produce and sell ice, and it also served to store fresh goods at low temperatures.
Gang Tu held the list and read, "Cloudy Ice Lake 19 types, Grass Forest 9 types, Cloud Whale Island 11 types, Orchard 7 types, Ozone Space 15 types, Adversity Sea 22 types... a total of 145 types, 1805 specimens, please check."
"No need, I trust you."
Gang Tu rubbed his hands and forced a smile, "Since the goods are in order, shall we settle the payment?"
"Not yet. I remember asking you to look for the Phoenix Koi. Where is it?"
Gang Tu said urgently, "That thing is on the verge of extinction. I only said I'd try to find it!"
"This makes things difficult for me..."
"Then what do you want?"
Zhang Wei didn't hide anything and directly stated his request, "I want all the information on the ingredient gathering spots mentioned above, including but not limited to Grass Forest, Cloudy Ice Lake, Adversity Sea, etc.!"
"This..."
Gang Tu hesitated, "What do you want this for? This is my livelihood..."
Each gourmet hunter had their own data, information, and experience. Their understanding of ingredient locations directly determined their income.
If Zhang Wei obtained this information and gave it to his rivals, it would greatly impact his future business.
"I'll pay you."
Gang Tu roared, "With your paltry sum of money, you think you can buy my profession!"
After a moment's thought, Gang Tu lowered his voice, "Then how much can you actually pay?"
Zhang Wei: ...
"This is the culmination of my professional career. It can't be cheap!"
Finally, Zhang Wei and Gang Tu reached an agreement for 1.5 million Belli. He then spent another 3.5 million to pay the remaining balance for the goods.
In addition, Zhang Wei obtained all the information about the Phoenix Koi.
According to the information, the Phoenix Koi was a great tonic that replenished vital energy, and the fish soup made from it even had the effect of bringing the dead back to life. If he could obtain it, it might serve as the final ingredient for "Wu Xiang."
As long as "Wu Xiang" could be completed, his strength would undoubtedly increase significantly.
Zhang Wei waved his hand, and five million Belli appeared out of thin air.
"Let's count it."
He opened the chest, and rolls of gold coins wrapped in paper lay quietly within, emitting a dazzling golden glow.
Gang Tu swallowed hard, his hands trembling as he touched the gold coins, his eyes filled with an ineffable intoxication.
"Boss, it's been a pleasure working with you. If you need anything in the future, please contact me. My prices will definitely be the lowest on the market."
"No problem."
Gang Tu thought for a moment and continued, "Boss, although I didn't catch the Phoenix Koi, I wasn't entirely without gains. This time, I inadvertently obtained an unparalleled treasure!"
"How rare?"
"I've searched through all the relevant encyclopedias and found no information about it. I can confirm this is a new species!"
Zhang Wei's interest was immediately piqued.
"Let me see it. If it's good, the money will definitely be there."
Gang Tu feigned generosity, "Given our relationship, I'll give this one to you for free!"
Hmm.
Based on Zhang Wei's understanding of Gang Tu, this greedy fellow suddenly becoming generous meant the item was probably not very valuable.
Or rather, he couldn't appraise its value.
Gang Tu walked while saying, "Boss, don't underestimate this thing. This blue-skinned koala is very fierce and incredibly strong. A normal iron cage is like paper to him."
"Then how did you catch it?"
"It's afraid of water."
The two entered another room in the ice cellar. Unlike the previous one, this room was filled with icy water, and even the outside of the water tank was frozen.
Four thick steel cables extended from the ceiling and the bottom of the pool, locking a small creature in the center of the pool.