Chapter 85 Hunting (first update to congratulate Brother Bangzi 3/10)
Geng Shougong reported two thousand books in order to make the other party feel poor.
Since he agreed without hesitation, he pretended to remember something.
"Oh, it doesn't seem possible. This is Zhou Liu's entire collection of books. I don't think it's appropriate to lend them out at once."
"That's right," Qu Jianlei nodded simply, "If you want to ask me for a book deposit again, then I'll be really nervous."
Communication among technical geeks is always so straightforward.
Geng Shougong smiled disapprovingly. The value of these books itself was not high. They were priceless only because they wanted to monopolize knowledge.
"The deposit doesn't need to be too much, as long as you have the intention... Do you enjoy reading?"
"I read books very quickly," Qu Jianlei replied without hesitation, "rent as much as you can."
"Then..." Geng Shougong looked at the other party and asked thoughtfully, "One hundred copies?"
"Two hundred," Qu Jianlei hoped to borrow more, "Old driver... forget it, I have to trouble you to send someone to deliver it."
In his excitement, he almost forgot that the identities of Cindy and his daughter were not exposed outside the city.
Geng Shougong didn't care about this guy's slip of the tongue, and nodded simply, "The deposit is two yuan for each copy, is that okay?"
Four hundred silver dollars, the repair fee the other party paid two days ago is enough.
After the decision was made, he returned to the city. After returning, he arranged for someone to test the spindle to see if there were any blisters.
Because the most advanced sonic flaw detector was used, it only took an hour for the flaw detection results to come out.
There are indeed blisters inside the spindle!
In this one hour, two hundred books were prepared, mainly some older books and periodicals.
He still wanted to test whether the other party would tell him that he had already read some books.
But this time, he didn't go there in person, he just sent someone to deal with it.
In the afternoon, the people who were sent out came back and handed over a full four hundred silver dollars.
"The other party left all the books and said they just wanted to systematically organize their mechanical knowledge."
"That's the truth," Geng Shougong nodded slightly. A good memory is not as good as a bad writing. Some knowledge does need to be reviewed from time to time.
He sorted out the information on the table and then said he wanted to make some plans. He accidentally pulled out a wanted poster with his fingertips.
"Qu Jianlei, Shaqu, Heitian, Fugui...do you have some knowledge of mechanical maintenance?"
He was stunned for a few seconds, looked at it carefully again, and finally burst into laughter and shook his head disapprovingly.
"What are you thinking about? How can such a strong maintenance ability be developed within a year?"
"The contents of this wanted order... are also outrageous. Forget it, let's make some arrangements. Don't disturb that person."
His purpose was just to protect a powerful repairman. If the other party left Zhou Liu in anger, his hard work would be in vain.
He really didn't expect that this maintenance engineer was actually the person on the wanted list!
Qu Jianlei didn't know that Geng Shougong, whom he had only met once, silently stepped in to help him block a wave of malicious intent.
He didn't even feel that the wanted order for Hongzi settlement was actually sent to Zhou Liu.
The key is that the wanted person didn't expect that Hua Xiezi not only survived, but also formed a team with Silly Qu.
The small team of four that appeared in Zhouliu looked like they could pull off a silly song.
Geng Shougong's arrangement helped Qu Jianlei make up for the last shortcoming.
In the next three days, apart from boxing and meditation, Qu Jianlei spent most of his time reading.
There are some vocabulary words that he still doesn't understand, but he has become accustomed to vague reading, so he will skip the unfamiliar vocabulary for now.
As long as he reads enough books, he will be able to deduce the meaning of words sooner or later. He is very familiar with this operation.
When he was at Blue Star, he also read books like this, and most of the time he didn't even bother to look it up in the dictionary.
In three days, he read almost twenty books, which was really very efficient.
Hua Scorpion saw that he was reading so quickly, so he couldn't help but pick up a book and flip through it.
As a result, within half an hour, she would fall asleep. Her lack of literacy was not the main reason. The key was that she did not have this talent.
On the morning of the fourth day, Qu Jianlei, who had meditated all night, walked out of his room and was surprised to find: It was snowing again!
There is no doubt that this is the arrival of the cold wave and everyone is busy doing the last thing before setting off.
When it first starts snowing, it's best not to go out in a hurry, otherwise you'll easily get lost.
The snow stopped in the early morning of the next day, and Qu Jianlei, Hua Xiezi, Cindy and Spencer finally drove out.
The good thing about the old liar is that he is very good at memorizing directions. With him around, even Xue'er can't be ranked.
However, the Snow Mastiff's ability is mainly used to track prey.
It was extremely difficult to walk in the wilderness after snow. It started snowing again a day later, and the temperature dropped sharply. It was estimated to be more than 20 degrees below zero at night.
The four of them drove for three days and finally arrived at a hilly area, which is a famous hunting ground in the Zhouliu settlement area.
The hunting ground is so famous that there are far more than ten or eight groups that come here. At the end of the day, there are more than a dozen rows of tracks alone.
Relatively speaking, there are relatively few prey, and almost nothing can be seen.
That night, Xue'er's luck wasn't too bad, and she found a snowshoe rabbit's nest.
There were only two half-grown rabbits, a male and a female, in the nest. They probably only got together in the summer, and they didn't have much meat.
Two rabbits are not even enough to feed four people and one dog, but there are always no bald heads on the first day, which is a good sign.
Qu Jianlei didn't shoot, both snow rabbits were shot by Hua Scorpion.
Cindy actually hit a rabbit's ear, which is rare.
The next day was even worse, with a bald head.
Xueer found traces of a lynx, but unfortunately, when everyone chased after it, the lynx was being surrounded by a team.
Seeing them chasing after them, the team of seven or eight people immediately became alert.
Finally, the old liar had a relatively high level of recognition. He came out to say hello and said to the other party that you should leave quickly to avoid misunderstandings.
After wandering around the hills for seven or eight days, the harvest was very average, and it may not even be equal to the expenditure.
However, both the old liar and Cindy were quite satisfied. If they didn't go out hunting, they would be sitting on nothing.
Qu Jianlei was not satisfied, as he needed too many supplies, so he proposed to fight in the Black Wind Swamp.
The danger there has increased a lot, and there are many powerful creatures such as the Frostbolt Wolf, the Three-Eyed Blue Fox, and the Heart-Moon Bear.
However, even in Blackwind Swamp, the hunting team is not small at all, with more people and more powerful firepower.
Several times, Qu Jianlei's team almost came into conflict with others.
Everyone wants to hunt good prey, and they can give it up once in a while, but it is not appropriate to give it up again and again.
The key is that the old liar is also provoking: We are so powerful, we must build our reputation, right?
In Zhou Liu's winter hunting, if you just talk about tolerance, others will not appreciate it!
Being serious means you have a bad reputation. When others provoke you, you have to consider the cost.
This truth is correct! Qu Jianlei and others got angry, and they did their best to find suitable prey.
Their team is indeed a bit small, but the equipment is absolutely unambiguous. Even if a medium-sized team sees it, they should give it some thought.
As long as the other party is willing to consider it, it's time for Qu Jianlei and Hua Xiezi to show off their skills.
Especially when the two of them, with three teams watching, used two laser guns to kill more than ten three-eyed blue foxes in one minute.
After the results of this victory spread, many teams realized that another team with a small number of people but an absolutely capable team appeared.
Half a month later, Qu Jianlei's team evacuated the hunting ground - there were still some living supplies, but the key was that the light truck was full!
However, just because the light truck is full does not mean that the harvest will be huge. At least in Qu Jianlei's opinion, it can only be considered unsatisfactory.
The main prey on the car are the ice arrow wolf and the three-eyed blue fox, but the fur of these two prey is slightly worth a little bit.
The meat of the Ice Arrow Wolf is extremely unpalatable and can be extracted into some useful substances, while the meat of the Three-Eyed Blue Fox can only be fed to mutant beasts.
There were also three hibernating tailless crocodiles that were found by Xueer.
However, only a small part of the meat of this thing can be eaten, and the leather is a little more expensive. The key is that it can be used as protective leather armor.
Needless to say about the others, the most valuable ones are actually two Xinyue bears, one big and one small, they should be mother and son.
Xinyue Bear is a C-level mutant beast. Its meat is edible, its fur is expensive, and its oil is edible and can be used as industrial raw materials.
Even bear bile, bear liver, bear eyes, bear tail, etc. are of great use.
Therefore, there is a saying that "Xin Yue Xiong's body is full of treasures."
Anyway, after a month and a half of this trip, apart from bringing back some meat, the other gains would not exceed 800 silver dollars.
After deducting the cost of nearly 600 yuan, apart from meat, the net income is only 200 silver dollars.
This is not as good as Qu Jianlei helping someone repair a robotic arm. If the average cost per person is 50 silver dollars.
In fact, with this amount of income in one and a half months, the other three people can be satisfied, even Flower Scorpion is no exception.
As for Xue'er... she eats and drinks well every day, has grown twenty centimeters in length, and her fur is even more shiny.
In any case, the harvested things have to be processed back. Many of them are useless, but they cannot be processed in the wild.
Back outside the city, it took three days just to process the prey.
You must keep what is useful to you, and sell what you can.
Some goods will not be sold for the time being because the shipment volume is large and the purchase price is lower. Anyway, the yard is big enough and the weather is cold enough.
Three days later, they still had not set off. One and a half months of outdoor life had made them physically and mentally exhausted.
This is also the rhythm that most hunting teams should follow. As long as there is a harvest after a trip, ten days and a half of rest is a must.
Even taking a month's rest is normal, as long as the harvest can guarantee the expenditure and it can last for a while.
Of course, there are also those who come here specifically to make a fortune during the hunting season.
The goals of these people are relatively clear, and they will not give up until they can catch enough prey.
However, even so, after a long hunt, they still had to relax for ten or eight days.
Geng Shougong had been sending people to keep an eye on Qu Jianlei's small courtyard. After hearing that they went hunting, he actually didn't understand.
The job of a maintenance engineer is so secure. I have to go hunting...can it be worth the fuel expenses?
"But it's good to come back. I have to ask them if they want to go out again."
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Chapter 86 Hongyuan (Second update to congratulate Brother Bangzi 4/10)
The four of them, Qu Jianlei, were exhausted physically and mentally during the month and a half they were outside, even if he himself could recover through practice.
Sleeping is a problem in the ice and snow, and warnings must be issued at night. After all, the hunting grounds are really heavily engulfed.
The key is that there are also potential hidden dangers within this small team of four people.
There is basically a lot of trust between Qu Jianlei and Hua Xiezi.
Even if Hua Xingzi doesn't know that he is a silly song, he doesn't know what Hua Xingzi's real name is.
Cindy's words... can generally be trusted, but the old man Spencer is unreasonable, let alone he has a dog.
So except for Spencer and Cher, the other three people were having a hard time.
They plan to rest for five to ten days before setting off - the date cannot be determined because it depends on the weather.
While in the wild, they encountered at least two cold waves. They managed to survive the cold wave, but the experience was not pleasant.
No one is stupid enough to go against the weather. If you encounter something in the wild, there is nothing you can do. Now that you have the conditions, you should naturally hide if you can.
At this moment, someone actually came to the door and asked Qu Jianlei if he could help repair some equipment.
Qu Jianlei refused directly, saying that he would not do any maintenance during the winter.
In cold weather, it is not convenient to repair equipment, but there is a hunting ground here in Zhouliu, so the need for repairs in winter is even greater.
However, that was a matter for a regular repair shop. Qu Jianlei's house was very small and larger parts could not be repaired.
He made such a statement to cut off other people's thoughts - don't count on me in winter.
If he behaves well and talks well from the beginning, he can easily lead to problems.
Geng Shougong heard that Qu Jianlei didn't plan to take action, but he didn't feel much surprised. He just wanted to give it a try.
But one day later, someone sent word that the man wanted to rent two hundred books in exchange, which surprised him.
After careful calculation, it has only been forty days since the other party borrowed the books, and he has actually finished reading two hundred books?
In order to verify his guess, Geng Shougong made another trip to the city.
Qu Jianlei received the other party politely, saying that he had indeed finished reading it, and also gave him a pair of Xinyue Bear's bear bile as a gift.
A pair of bear bile is not cheap. It is worth twenty or thirty silver dollars. This is the market price during Zhou Liu's winter hunting.
If you really get the total settlement point, there is no problem if the price goes up two more times.
However, this kind of gift can only be said to be expensive, and it is not considered a bribe. Geng Shougong rarely went out to receive it.
He asked very curiously, "You have read through two hundred books and journals in such a short time?"
Qu Jianlei answered frankly, "When I go hunting, I take some with me to pass the time when I have nothing to do."
Geng Shougong's face looked a little ugly, "You're really not afraid of losing it!"
"I paid a deposit," Qu Jianlei replied sternly, "Unless something happens to me... But if something happens to me, there's no need to worry about the deposit."
Having said that, Geng Shougong still felt that the other party's behavior was a bit reckless - this kind of knowledge is priceless.
However, he had just accepted the gift from the other party, so it was not easy to scold him. Who asked him to accept the deposit?
So he could only ask, "Have you read all these books?"
Qu Jianlei had already thought about how to answer, "I have mastered some knowledge before, and I can pick it up very quickly."
Geng Shougong actually thought so, so he asked again, "Where did you come into contact with mechanical knowledge?"
Qu Jianlei smiled and didn't answer - I spent money to read books and you got the income, so why bother asking about the origin?
Geng Shougong didn't want to offend the other party. After all, he was really capable. "How long have you been studying mechanical knowledge?"
"More than twenty years," Qu Jianlei replied without thinking. This was really not bragging, it just added Blue Star's time.
Instead, he asked curiously, "Why do you think of asking this? Are you worried that I will spread the knowledge?"
"Knowledge is for learning," Geng Shougong actually said such a sentence, which is really surprising.
However, he then said, "But there are too few malleable talents, and internal strife is severe, so we imposed restrictions."
This is the first time Qu Jianlei has heard that there are not many wasteland maintenance engineers. Is it because of the involution?
"Ordinary people are not worthy of mastering this knowledge," Geng Shougong said calmly, "I ask you because there is a wanted order..."
He didn't want Qu Jianlei to misunderstand, but he wouldn't explain too much, "There is a very vicious guy who knows a little bit about mechanical maintenance."
Qu Jianlei was startled when he heard this, and Hua Xiezi not far away also glanced at him intentionally or unintentionally.
But Spencer asked curiously, "Has that person come to Zhou Liu? He won't attack the maintenance technician, will he?"
He was a little worried that Qu Jianlei would be targeted, so this winter might not be peaceful anymore.
"There is a notice in the settlement," Geng Shougong also looked down on these unidentified people, "There is a wanted notice from the headquarters."
Spencer was obviously relieved when he heard this, "Headquarters? That's really serious... It's not just a matter of making sure Zhou Liu comes."
Qu Jianlei nodded calmly, "The two hundred books this time... I'll leave it to you."
Geng Shougong put down the two hundred books, took away the last two hundred books, and finally took away the rent of two hundred silver dollars.
Qu Jianlei picked up the book and went back to his room to study.
However, Hua Xiezi found Cindy and whispered, asking her to go to the city to find out who the wanted person was.
In this winter, Cindy has not been to the settlement since she came back from hunting, and now she can only brave the severe cold for a trip.
She went to inquire about it and brought back the latest news - indeed, a strongman was wanted.
She has no idea about "Silly Qu's" mechanical maintenance ability, so she should have no interaction with the "Panda" boss.
What Cindy cares about is, "A reward of one thousand silver dollars is really rare. The key is... that person also has a mecha."
However, neither Qu Jianlei nor Hua Xiezi had any reaction.
After being silent for a while, Hua Xingzi even said, "We don't want to mess with such a strong man, and we don't need that little money."
"Okay," Cindy agreed simply. She was actually a little jealous of that set of mechas.
But now the confidence of the small team comes from those two people. Since people don't like it... then forget it.
When there was no one around, Hua Xiezi asked Qu Jianlei with a half-smile, "Co-author...are you still stupid?"
"I have many identities," Qu Jianlei replied nonchalantly, "Do you think my boxing skills and sword skills fell from the sky?"
Hua Xiezi was immediately speechless. She knew very well that Krishna's meditation skills were definitely something even more remarkable.
After a while, she tentatively asked, "Are you big enough?"
Qu Jianlei didn't answer the question, "You should know that I still have plans for revenge... I won't force you to participate."
"Why don't you participate?" Hua Scorpion is indeed cautious in his actions, but he is not someone who dares not take risks.
There are not many adventurers in the wasteland who are timid, but they all have different understandings of the cost of adventure.
She has been coveting Kuritian's meditation stuff for a long time. As long as she can become stronger, why wouldn't she dare to gamble?
And she knew very well that although Krishna sometimes went berserk, he was not the impulsive and brainless type.
Especially in terms of restraining Gu Zhanwang, she felt that Krishna was stronger than herself.
After resting for ten days, they entered the wasteland again, but this time, the team headed to the Red Plains.
Red Plains is rich in iron, and there are many mutant beasts in it, as well as B-level iron-eating rats and white-bellied blood-threaded snakes.
These two B-level mutant beasts are difficult to fight, and the rate of return is not very good. The meat cannot be eaten, so the mutant beasts can only be fed.
The key point is that these two populations have a high possibility of living in groups, especially the former.
Therefore, there are really not many teams willing to go hunting in the Red Plains.
Spencer was a little surprised by this choice, "Don't you want to gain mutant crystals?"
Hua Xiezi said calmly, "I'm too lazy to deal with those teams. Crystallization is hard to come by... I'm just practicing my skills."
Knowing that the wanted list of Silly Qu was sent to Zhou Liu, she tried to involve as little imagination as possible in those possible connections.
Qu Jianlei said, "What about the B-level mutant beast? I just want to try to see if I can kill it with a knife."
The new knife he got from Zhou San was not very fast. It cut an alloy rope like cutting tofu.
Spencer also thought of the day the two met for the first time and couldn't help but nod.
"I'd like to give this a try. That knife of yours is too strong. If you can kill the mutated beast directly, you can also save energy blocks."
Cindy frowned slightly, feeling a little worried in her heart.
Hua Scorpion noticed this and asked in a low voice, "What worries do you have?"
Cindy hesitated and replied, "I know that knife is very powerful, but... what if it encounters a group of rats or snakes?"
Hua Scorpion understood instantly, "Are you worried about our own safety?"
Cindy was silent, she did think so, but it was really hard to admit it.
Hua Xingzi smiled and said nonchalantly, "When the time comes, you just need to drive well, and you can also fight back."
Her understanding of B-level mutant beasts is much deeper than Cindy's, after all, she has participated in many battles.
Can I quit now? The corners of Spencer's mouth twitched, but there was a slight smile on his face.
"The conditions in Hongyuan are difficult. The number of B-level mutant beasts is not large, so there should be no problem."
The fact was just as he said, twenty days later, they began to return.
There were not many prey, just over fifty iron-eating rats and a dozen white-bellied blood-threaded snakes, which filled half the cart.
The main reason is that the off-road vehicle was badly damaged, and the iron-eating rat's teeth and claws were so powerful that even the armor couldn't bear it.
The attack power of the White-bellied Bloodline Snake is slightly inferior, but its strangulation power is very strong, and the body of the car was twisted out of shape.
The energy block was not used much, but the three of them, including Hua Scorpion, felt unsafe.
Qu Jianlei didn't have the habit of forcing others to make things difficult for him. In fact, he couldn't hold it any longer, so everyone turned around.
The harvest this time is better than the last time. Once the car is repaired, it is estimated that there will be an income of several hundred silver dollars.
Fifty or sixty kilometers after the car left Hongyuan, the snow mastiff in the cab suddenly stood on end and barked loudly.
When Spencer saw this, his expression suddenly changed and he shouted, "Turn around!"
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