Chapter 36: Things Don't Go as Planned

er Tai left, Lianyi busied herself. She first peeled the serpent fruit and then put the flesh into a stone pot, crushing it. She added spring water that covered the red fruit flesh, placed the stone p..."Everyone worked hard all the way! Today I just prepared some simple food and drink, as a welcome for everyone. Hope you all have a good meal!"

A middle-aged man representing the base made a speech, and then everyone started eating with gusto. Three researchers were especially well-received, being treated as stars, and their table was served more elaborate dishes.

Although everyone didn't mind, after all, they had dishes, meat, and a rare amount of rice on their table. This kind of treatment was common before the apocalypse, but now it could be considered high-class hospitality.

Wu Lianyi had her own space and was not someone who would mistreat herself, so she wasn't really lacking this meal. Therefore, after having slightly eaten some food, she left with the Sun siblings ahead of time.

After returning to their temporary residence, Wu Lianyi discussed the next plan with the two of them.

After this escort mission is over, I'm thinking of staying at the capital base. What do you guys think

"Sister Lian Yi, my elder sister and I were saved by you. We've been with you for so long, and we will continue to follow you in the future."

Sun Wang has grown a lot in the past two years. After experiencing life and death, he has become more mature, and occasionally shows childishness, but he is always clear-headed on important issues.

Sun Yi, after hearing this, also smiled and nodded her head, frankly saying:

"My younger brother and I followed the escort team out, and we didn't intend to go back. This was a good opportunity to officially break away from my uncle's family."

Wu Lianyi gave Sun Yi a knowing look after hearing this, then continued.

"I want to stay at the Capital Base because it gathers the top talents from all over the country, and information flows most freely here. While W City is less threatened by zombies, ability upgrades there are very slow."

"As Sister Ripple said, the closer we get to the capital, the stronger and more difficult the zombies become. But that also means it's easier to obtain cores, especially since Level 3 zombies are already fairly common here."

Sun Wang has always yearned to be promoted to the third level.

But if we stayed, I fear Captain Eaglewing would have a difficult time. How could they return

Sun Yi shared her thoughts.

“This is easy to handle. Since W city showed their sincerity in wanting to cooperate, but I see some hesitation from the capital side. During this time, we'll continue hunting zombies as usual, upgrading ourselves, gathering and exchanging resources. The Eagle Squad will also be collecting information about the capital base. It's unlikely we'll be able to return anytime soon.”

Wu Lianyi feigned a calculation by pinching her fingers and then said directly.

"Alright, I'll follow Lian Yi Jie's lead."

After the small gathering of three broke up, they each went to rest. Before, even while sleeping on the road, they had to keep one eye open, otherwise, who knew when they would be surrounded by zombies Now that they could finally relax and rest, they naturally seized the time to enjoy this rare loose day.

On the other side, Eagle Wing's mood wasn't so good. After the feast ended, there was no movement from the capital base for three days.

Before those two arrived, I hadn't seen them again. Now the one who received them is surnamed Liu, who claims to be the base commander's secretary. He speaks very carefully and is quite smooth in dealing with people.

Liu's secretary, both verbally and non-verbally, implied that they weren't interested in exchanging research findings, but were willing to purchase their research on the crystal nucleus guns. However, this differed from their initial communication, and Eagle Wing also seemed distressed as he said:

"Mr. Liu, please don't make things difficult for me. We are only responsible for escorting the researchers here to exchange research results on crystal cores according to the plan. I don't know anything else. As for what you said about buying the research results of the crystal core gun, this requires communication with City W. I'm not qualified to answer you now."

"Liu understood that everyone was acting on orders, and he said you could communicate with the leaders of the W City survivor base. As for the results of the Capital Base purchasing nuclear core guns, they would definitely give an equivalent amount of supplies in return and wouldn't shortchange you."

Secretary Liu smiled with a face full of wrinkles, said everything that needed to be said, and then sent them off. Turning her head, her face immediately fell.

These hooligans, they're trying to waste time, thinking I can't see through them. They don't even realize this is my turf.

Immediately, he turned his head and went to report the situation to those he was loyal to.

The Eagle Dog has been wandering around the capital base these two days. Seeing the Eagle Wing come back with a bad complexion, he went to look for him. He felt that this scientific research exchange might not be as smooth as imagined.

After twelve o'clock, a transparent dome rose over the capital base in the night, shrouding the entire base within it. It cut off the light, sound, and smell of the base, and also shielded it from the scrutiny of zombies, providing excellent protection for the entire base.

"Why wasn't the protective shield raised during the day"

Sun Wang stared curiously at the transparent dome above his head. If it hadn't been for Wu Lianyi's reminder, he wouldn't have noticed it. He only confirmed the existence of the dome above when a layer of energy ripples appeared on it.

"Maintaining this shield requires energy, and at present, they haven't solved the problem of a full-time energy supply to keep the shield operational."

Wu Lianyi said thoughtfully.

Even if I keep my eyes open at night! At least that way, zombies won't come creeping up on me.

Sun Wang looked up at the night sky, and people who came from W city were doing the same.

"Purple Eagle, Pupil Eagle, the captain wants to talk to the both of you. Please go to him now."

The earth eagle came over and said something to Wu Lianyi and the other person.

"Okay, we'll be there right away."

As Wu Lianyi and Sun Yi approached their former captain's room, they saw Yingyi, Yingao, and Yinghun (the captain of the W city military superpower team) whispering in low voices. Upon seeing the two of them, they all nodded in greeting.

Then the Mastiff briefly explained their current situation, and first looked at Sun Yi, wanting to ask her if she had any recent premonitions.

"There haven't been any major threats recently, but the trade with the capital base is crucial, so please be extra careful."

Sun Yi, after all, did not rush into the third level, so her perception was limited. She only said what she knew.

"Zi Ying, what do you think"

Eaglewing asked Wu Lianyi directly.

These people didn't conduct the transaction as agreed. Instead, they misled us into traveling thousands of miles to the capital base. We don't have to accommodate them. If they don't want to exchange technology, that's fine. They can forget about buying it!

Wu Lianyi fiddled with her fingernails, saying in a very nonchalant manner.

Isn't this a bit wrong

The hawk asked the falcon.

"What's wrong with that They are the ones who didn't keep their word, not us!"

"Purple Eagle, what do you know"

Eagle Wings' question is more direct.

Hearing this, everyone's gaze shifted once again to the languid Wu Lianyi.

The people who received us were in two groups, which proves that the actual controllers of the capital base are two factions. If I'm not mistaken, they should be the military and the government.

Both parties want our core gun technology, which is why they invited us here. However, both sides now want to claim this technology for themselves and haven't reached an agreement, so they are keeping us on hold. Right now, the most important thing for us is not to rush anything.ings went smoothly from then on. Every five minutes, ZhiNao would receive a notification of asset transfers. Listening to the pleasant chimes, Lian Ri's mood was incredibly blissful.Only after all of...