Controlling 13th and 15th (1)

Zhang Qin Feng's decisive action convinced the four families to take action. 100kg of gold is separated into four equal portions before they agreed to speak on behalf of East Coast Mining Company when it got discussed.

Each of them returned to their family with 7.5 million dollars worth of gold.

Although it was just a mere 25 pieces of 1kg gold, the hidden influence hidden behind them is not as simple as a precious metal.

The bidding rights, hiring for experts, or overseas trading, are all conducted by physical gold. To those unrelated to this kind of dealings, a precious gold is a mere decoration or collector's value. But for those that do, gold is more important than their printed banknotes.

Unconsciously, Zhang Qin Feng is wrapped into this because of his mysterious source of pure gold.

And what does that mean?

As long Zhang Qin Feng is allowed to participate in the nation's project, overseas trade, and others, he will monopolize it without a doubt.

Even to the five families, bringing out 200kg worth of gold is challenging.

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Going home with a new car, Zhang Qin Feng enjoyed the dinner with his family before he transferred 10 million dollars into his parent's joint account. Additionally, he made a standing order from his bank account to both of his sister's account to transfer 100,000 dollars to them every month.

Sunday morning, Zhang Qin Feng returned to the General Store.

Once again, Stein gives him a surprise.

An Ore Processor Line was assembled on the side of his General Store, causing it to look like a full-scale factory. Of course, if it were to be compared to the modern ore refinery, his General Store is on a smaller scale.

A highly efficient depositor is included from where the truck driver drops the ore. Then it followed the distributing line into Crusher, Tumbling Drum, and Chemical Treatment plant before beads of pure titanium are collected on their independent containers.

The byproduct of the impurities is also collected and separated individually, such as Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Silica, and Calcium.

They're then stored underground through Stein's arrangement, and can be printed out using Olympus Peak whenever he wanted.

On Monday afternoon, Zhang Qin Feng traveled into the apocalypse.

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After the victory against two 2nd-Rank Warrant Officers from Xicheng Base, the name of Azure Wind Gang explodes in fame. Multiple smaller bases willingly join the gang without any demand, except protection and equal treatment like what was offered by Xicheng Base.

But Zhang Qin Feng's generosity in terms of food and welfare surpassed their expectation. Although half of their diet in a week is still comprised of protein bars, they're paid with food and credits as long they contributed to the base.

The position like researchers, reserved soldiers, workers, and traders are all open for application, as long the applicant has the qualification in any of them.

Their number grows into 1500 people from the two days Zhang Qin Feng is absent. Along with them is various technology tools, but they're either broken, incomplete, or pointless junk.

In their morning meeting, two important topics are brought up to their discussion table.

A Carrier Tide is spotted at the 13th Zone, and there are two platoons worth of applicants applying for the Military Department. In his report, Dan Bao made a decision to approve them first and given the 100 people some status right, such as free meals in the canteen until a decision is made.

From both Military Officer's claim, the 100 people are all able soldiers adaptable into their current formation.

Zhang Qin Feng approved the application to add two more platoons into the Military Department. But instead of directly arming them to battle, Zhang Qin Feng had his 1st to 5th platoon to replace a unit.

The five replaced unit will be leading the 6th platoon, with an entirely new group of soldiers in the 7th platoon.

The reason behind this decision is because he's going to evaluate them based on their performance. This way, Zhang Qin Feng may test if the newer soldiers are capable of adapting to more latest hardware he manufactured.

These 6th and 7th platoon with acts independently under Guo Jing and Dan Bao's direct command. In terms of equipment, they're equipped with Basic package BSV, Lightning Bolt, Leidenfrost Curtain, RR-HU, and Hailstorm.

The two new platoons can be said to be the test between regular Azure Wind Soldiers and new recruits. And of course, they're not issued with an APV due to security reasons.

The next one in their concern is the topic related to Carrier's Tide.

Because of 13th Zone's oversight, the Carriers are given chances to regroup and started to mutates. This mutation is known as Assimilation, where an outrageous number of mutants is given birth to collect organic matter for their "parents."

But because of a defective gene, the Assimilation process often ends up in a failure. Of course, failure in the process doesn't mean they'll vanish after that.

The Assimilating Carrier will continuously spawn mutants out from its egg sack to keep collecting organic matters. As long it's capable of renewing its source, it will continue tirelessly.

Furthermore, the mutants spawned by a Carrier undergoes Assimilation is all at Elite Classes.

After getting briefed by the Military Department, Zhang Qin Feng now understands the reason it's called Carrier's Tide.

"Attention!" Zhang Qin Feng ordered.

"Lieutenant here!" the five platoon lieutenants stand up to receive their orders.

"I want the first to fifth platoons to head over and start controlling the situation. Delay the extermination if you're confident, or execute the Carrier if it's too dangerous to proceed." Zhang Qin Feng's first order is directed to the five lieutenants.

"Worker and Resident's Union," Zhang Qin Feng's next order came to Dan Mi and Guo Fu.

"Present!" both of them stand up at the same time.

"Allocate a team of people over to 13th Zone to clear everything useful. At the same time, search for refugees. Cooperate with the Military Department to collect organic matters from them."

"We will proceeds as ordered!" both of them replied.

"Scraps Exchange Company," Zhang Qin Feng's order reaches his personal business.

"Your subordinate is here," the elderly handling the trades around them answered.

"Deliver the protein bars out of the city and allocate them around the 13th Zone. Cooperate with Dan Mi and Guo Fu in case they need any help, and I'll depend on you to communicate between the Military, Workers, Residents, and the Scraps Exchange Company."

Zhang Qin Feng's order is simple.

The Military Department will be fighting against the Carrier's Tide, with the Resident and Worker's Union helping at the back for support. As for supplies and trade, they will be under the Scraps Exchange Company.

"If there's nothing else, everyone should go back to your post. Report back tomorrow afternoon!" Zhang Qin Feng allowed them to dismiss and returned to their office, except for the elder from Scrap Exchange Company.

"Yes, boss," the elder nodded as he stands waiting for Zhang Qin Feng to start talking.

"Take this Luna III," Zhang Qin Feng extends his arm with a beautiful box in his grip.

"Boss, this!" the elder hand shook as he holds the expensive product.

Luna III.

Not a single person in this base has the privilege to use this.

"The instruction on how to use this device is included inside the box. I want you to do something on my behalf this time." Zhang Qin Feng added as he shows a smiling face.

"Subordinate is listening!" the elder patiently stares at Zhang Qin Feng, afraid that he misses anything Zhang Qin Feng is going to say.

"I want you to grab me as much vehicle parts as you can. I'm sure we've seen more than enough military vehicles scattered around our 15th Zone, so search around, get me as many parts as possible."

"If this goes well, the Resident, Workers Union, and the Scraps Exchange Company might have a ride not losing to the Military Department," Zhang Qin Feng said.

"This subordinate knows! I'll immediately send over some people to collect parts from the Vehicle Junkyard!"