Chapter 100: Entering the Main City

I saw the situation wasn't good and quickly tried to smooth things over: "Two big brothers, we're all businessmen. Since the world has become chaotic, we've had no choice but to pick up weapons just to defend ourselves. This blade can't even kill a chicken. Please, two big brothers, make some allowances."

"No, there's an order from above. No one may bring weapons into the city." The middle-aged man on the left, with a slightly slender build, said seriously. Hearing his tone, it seemed there was no room for negotiation. I was at a loss when two soldiers moved, apparently wanting to forcibly take Yu Jing's short sword. How could Yu Jing be willing to hand over his own things? Besides, the sword's owner wasn't Yu Jing; he was merely borrowing it temporarily and had the duty to protect it well. Yu Jing was about to resist when I stopped him: "Wait."

The two soldiers stopped, turned to look at me. I aimed the revolver at both of them: "Let me tell you the truth. That sword was left by my brother's master. His master has already departed from this world, so let him keep the sword. It might give him something to remember. I have two treasures here that I can offer you two."

I aimed at a stone under the city wall and fired. I infused a thread of true qi into the shot, and the stone was shattered by me. Seeing the power of the revolver in my hand, the two became vigilant, staring at me.

"Don't be nervous. This is called a revolver, originally a pair, a divine artifact from the ancient times. I obtained it by chance. Now I'm willing to use these two weapons to exchange for my brother's sword."

The two soldiers turned their backs, whispered to each other. Finally, the slightly chubbier man seemed to have made a big decision: "Fine, but you cannot display that sword in the city. Otherwise, we two would be derelict in our duties, and the consequences would be very serious."

Seeing that there was a way, I immediately beamed with joy, nodding repeatedly. When leaving, I taught them how to use the guns and told them the exact number of bullets, so they wouldn't shoot randomly if they didn't understand.

Inside the World Alliance, there was indeed a rather large city. Here, everything was available: sellers of weapons, clothes, jewelry, and even restaurants. Seeing the restaurant, I immediately felt hungry. A few of us eyed it enviously, but none of us had gold coins on us. I sighed helplessly.

"Brother Li didn't bring gold coins, did he? We and sister have some here." Little Tiger took out more than a dozen gold coins from his money bag.

Seeing money, the group was overjoyed. Yu Jing took Qin Tian's hand and walked ahead first into this restaurant named Relay Station.

Inside, there were over twenty tables, the space wasn't small, but not many people. A server, dressed as a little two, with a cloth draped over his shoulder, walked over: "Several guests, what would you like to eat?"

"Bring everything you have. Look, these gold coins, are they enough?" I threw the gold coins on the table.

The server looked at the gold coins and seemed quite troubled: "Several guests, you've come from outside, right? You don't know, now gold coins are basically not circulating. Transactions now use beast hides and bones. But we still accept gold coins here. Rest assured, the dishes will be served soon."

Gold coins basically not circulating? I didn't expect that. In less than a month, so many things happened. The server said beast hides and bones, could they be used as money? On the road, those people were wearing clothes made of beast hides, probably for defense. The reason gold coins aren't circulating might be because after the apocalypse, humans suffered heavy casualties, 60% infected and turned into zombies, many animals too. Beast hides can resist some attacks, reducing infection risk. If money is useful, but beast hides are more useful, of course the latter. Who would rather hold cold gold coins facing infection risk? That's just my guess, probably true.

Qin Tian was still in a coma. I picked up his wrist and infused a bit of true qi. Before long, the hot dishes were served.

"Bring two pots of wine." I shouted to the server.

"Good, coming right away." The server bowed and withdrew. We swept the dishes off the table like a whirlwind, all hungry. I wasn't particularly hungry, ate a bit and felt full. Since practicing in the blood pool, my appetite had decreased, I wonder what went wrong.

Soon, the wine arrived. I tore open the seal, a rich aroma wafted, I clinked with Yu Jing and picked up the wine jar to drink.

"Hearing that the Wind God Group took that mission?"

The voice from the corner of the restaurant caught my attention.

"Yeah, this time the Wind God Group found dozens of people from somewhere, all experts. It was said they'll set off tomorrow."

A man in coarse cloth said.

"Sigh, for this mission, hundreds have already died. I don't know if the Wind God Group can succeed this time."

It was a middle-aged uncle with a long beard, about forty.

I walked over and sat in an empty seat at their table, smiling broadly: "Several big brothers, what mission are you talking about?"

The bearded uncle sized me up, put down his cup: "Looking at your outfit, just arrived from outside?"

I nodded: "Yes, senior. Just heard you mention a mission."

The uncle took a mouthful of food, drank his wine: "Could it be you also want a share? But looking at your build, better not. Afraid you might go but not return."

"Exactly, the Sky-Splitting Beast isn't easy to deal with. If it weren't for the fact that it'll be giving birth tomorrow, there'd be no chance. The Wind God Group has been watching for days; it's the best time to ambush during birth."

A very gossipy-looking person said.

Sky-Splitting Beast? I hadn't heard of it. Is it that powerful? Hearing them say so, the mission seems hard to complete. If successful, lots of rewards, otherwise why so many risking death.

"What rewards for completing this mission?" I asked after a gulp of wine. Yu Jing also joined, the uncle smiled: "Rewards of course, the World Alliance posts task boards at the city gates and inside daily. Recently, mutated beasts are increasing. The important people in the World Alliance have formulated systems; different beasts have different prices, their hides and bones can be traded. This Sky-Splitting Beast is an advanced beast. If we get its hide, it would be enough to live worry-free in the World Alliance for a year."

So that's how it is. This system is acceptable, after all, the World Alliance has many people, to develop better, must take risks.

"How to take the mission?" I asked seriously.

"This little brother mustn't overestimate your ability. Go to the mission hall on the west side of the city to sign up, there's someone there to register."

The uncle said solemnly. I cupped my fists in thanks, called Yu Jing and the others, and left the restaurant.