Embers Ad Infinitum

Regarding Long Yuehong's little obsession, Bai Chen didn't say anything. He found a bench on the edge of the square and sat down, watching the entire training class quietly.

After returning to the "Afu Gun Shop" and meeting Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao, she did not wait until evening to go to the "Today" nightclub to see if the underground trading market was open. Instead, she took advantage of it while it was still dark. With Long Yuehong in his sight, he came directly to ask for an audience.

"Uncle Sun" Sun Fei's home is not in the building of "Today" nightclub, but on North Street. But at this time, he has already arrived at Wild Wolf Alley and is in the office.

Because of Eugene's incident, Fei had a deep impression on Bai Chen. After passing the news, he asked his bodyguards to lead the two of them into the added elevator to the top floor.

"Boss, they're here." After opening the office door, the bodyguard said respectfully.

Fei's office was completely different from what Long Yuehong expected. There was no desk, no bookshelf, and no chairs. Instead, there were a bunch of black screens that seemed useless and an elegant shrine of the same color.

Relying on the large layout formed by opening up several rooms and cleverly decorating it, the place looks empty and quiet.

Sun Fei, who had pale temples and a pale face, was sitting cross-legged on a soft cushion, with a tall shrine behind him and an ebony tea set in front of him.

He held a bunch of moist bodhi seeds in one hand, picked up a small pot with the other, and poured amber tea into the cup.

The fragrance fills the air, making people feel peaceful both physically and mentally.

"Uncle Sun." Bai Chen called out.

"Sit down." Fei put down the teapot and said with a smile.

He was wearing a black suit with a very old-world classical style, and was surrounded by pots of red-hot charcoal that had no peculiar smell.

This makes the whole office seem quite warm.

Bai Chen was not polite. He pulled Long Yuehong and knelt down on the soft cushion opposite Sun Fei.

She didn't use the cross-legged position because it wouldn't be convenient to get up in case of an accident.

Sun Fei twirled the string of bodhi seeds with his fingers and looked at them with a smile:

"I never thought that day would be the last day of Eugene's life."

What does this mean... Long Yuehong's spirit suddenly became a little tense, but she tried hard not to show it.

He felt that what Uncle Sun just said was implying that they were the real culprits behind the attack on Eugene.

"This is a bit advantageous to him." Bai Chen responded calmly.

When she said this, she deliberately pulled down the gray scarf around her neck.

"No matter what, this is a good thing. My brother and I are very grateful to the person who made the move." Fei said in a just chatting tone, "If it weren't for us all making a living within the sphere of influence of the 'Primary City', we would have a family. With his career and no longer freedom, Eugene will definitely not survive this year. Haha, besides, I, Buddha Bodhi, have mercy and will always give him a chance to awaken and repent, but unfortunately, he did not grasp it."

Does this mean that Eugene did not die this time and could not leave Weed City alive? Wait, I can't think about this. He has a lot to do with the "Crystal Consciousness Sect". Maybe he is an awakened person and has "other minds"... Long Yuehong quickly shifted the focus of his thoughts to other places.

In a hurry, all that came to his mind were some chores that impressed him deeply:

Someone said with an ugly face:

"Hey, I'm only 1.75 meters tall after genetic modification..."

Huh... Long Yuehong took out a breath and began to think about what he had eaten in the past few days.

At this time, he saw Uncle Sun looking over, and after making eye contact with him, he smiled slightly.

"Do you believe in the Sui Sui Bodhi?" Bai Chen grabbed the key words in Sun Fei's words and asked the question.

Fei replied in a soothing tone:

“The longer I live, the more I see, the more I believe in the existence of Zhi Sui.

"And at my age, the physical body has begun to decay, and I will definitely focus more on the cultivation of consciousness and the tempering of the spirit."

If Shang Jianyao were here, he would definitely directly say that you can find a monk order, upload your consciousness, and get a stronger body... Long Yuehong muttered in his heart.

Fei's eyes swept across his and Bai Chen's faces, his expression became a little more serious:

“The monastic order is on the wrong track.

"With the body skin, consciousness will last forever. It does not mean replacing the perishable body with other things, but tempering the consciousness so that it can exist forever and be immortal even if it is separated from the body. This is the right way of Buddhism. I see consciousness Like crystal, one sees the Tathagata.

"This is also the existence form of senior executives."

Maybe it's just the form of existence that your sect believes is the existence of Zhi Sui... Frankly speaking, compared to Sun Fei's ideas, Long Yuehong endorses "technological enlightenment" more, and feels that what Zen Master Jingfa said is more reasonable and has clear implementation. path.

If it weren't for the fact that this group of mechanical monks went crazy at the slightest mistake, and their performance in various details made people want to laugh, Long Yuehong would really believe it.

Of course, he was not Shang Jianyao, so he would not really refute Sun Fei. He still remained polite and listened quietly.

"That's it..." Bai Chen was noncommittal about Sun Fei's ideas.

As a qualified teammate, she hesitated and asked proactively:

"Does your denomination have the Eucharist? What is it?"

Sun Fei was startled:

"Our Holy Communion is a vegetarian meal. This does not require richness. It can be just a boiled radish."

"You don't eat meat?" Long Yuehong asked in surprise.

Sun Fei shook his head:

"It's just that the Holy Communion doesn't have any meaty taste. You can eat the meat of any animal you don't kill yourself."

It seems that you and Shang Jianyao have no chance... Long Yuehong sighed and felt happy for them.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Bai Chen turned to the topic:

"Uncle Sun, what control weapons do you have here? Like military exoskeletons and bionic smart armors."

"How can this be so easy to get?" Fei shook his head and smiled, "Even if you can get one or two occasionally, they will be sold quickly."

He thought about it and added:

"If you really want it, you can go south and take a look at the Red Stone Collection."

Bai Chen was no stranger to the Red Stone Collection.

It is in the Nuhu area and does not belong to any major force.

Perhaps because of this, and because it is close to "United Industries" and is on the main transportation route to "Future Intelligence", "Machine Paradise" and other places, it has gradually developed into a smuggled goods trading center.

It can be said that it is slightly equivalent to Weed City, which is more chaotic and less orderly, and the Hunter Guild is not powerful enough.

Seeing that Long Yuehong seemed a little confused, Fei added another sentence:

“It is relatively close to the ‘United Industries’ and is a major node for the outflow of corresponding contraband.

"A lot of the goods I get here are from there."

Within the radiation range of "United Industries"? No wonder...Long Yuehong suddenly realized.

"United Industries" is a major force belonging to the Red River Basin, but it is not near the main trunk of the Red River, but is located in the Golden River Basin, a tributary.

It is located south of the "Primary City". It was originally a large number of small forces established by humans relying on different factories and affiliated farms after the destruction of the old world.

Under the oppression and invasion of the "Primary City", they, which already had a certain industrial chain relationship, evolved into a loosely organized corporate consortium through vertical and horizontal connections, which is quite different from the structure of "Pangu Biology" .

Their highest decision-making structure is the "President's Office". There are a large number of branches and subsidiaries below. Some are dedicated to security, some are manufacturing arms, some are focusing on light industry, and some are providing enough steel for brother companies. The categories are quite complete and can be called The largest industrial body in Huitu.

Their heavy weapons are well-known throughout the land, and they are the main force exporting military exoskeleton devices.

Sun Fei saw that Long Yuehong had understood and continued:

"If you want to get a military exoskeleton device from the Red Stone Collection, you'd better have some hard currency.

"You also know that what restricts the development and growth of the 'joint industry' is oil, coal, salt, smart chips and high-performance batteries. It is best to start from this aspect.

"Haha, don't always think about controlling weapons. There are many good things in Hongshiji. Well, this tea is produced in the south of 'United Industries'. The forces like 'Future Intelligence' in Jiushan have a lot of demand for it. "

He seemed to be showing Bai Chen and the others a clear way to make money.

"Thank you." Bai Chen didn't ask any more questions.

Long Yuehong calculated the existing property of the entire group and found that it was only enough to survive unless the bulletproof off-road vehicle Xu Liyan gave him was sold.

…………

The next day, Shang Jianyao, who regularly visited the city lord's mansion to eat and drink, met Xu Liyan again.

Xu Liyan retreated, leaving only Zen Master Jing Nian.

He looked at Jiang Baimian next to Shang Jianyao, nodded slightly and said:

“I have thought about it, and for the long-term development of Wild Grass City, it is imperative to establish a cooperative relationship with you.

"However, let's not sign any contract. The most important thing is sincerity."

He didn't want to turn around and have the contract leaked, causing the First City to interfere.

In response to the situation, "Pangu Creature" might even threaten him with a contract.

"No problem." Jiang Baimian, who had "full power of disposal", agreed.

"So, when will it start?" Xu Liyan asked a little impatiently.

Jiang Baimian smiled:

"Even if I report to the company now and send someone to do a biological prosthetic transplant for you, City Lord, you probably wouldn't dare. Do you trust us so much?"

Xu Liyan fell silent after being told this.

He really doesn't believe in "Pangaea creatures" that much.

"Let's start with the most basic cooperation and build trust bit by bit." Jiang Baimian recalled the content of the telegram. "Next, we will provide a batch of genetically modified raw liquid, and you are ready to exchange metal minerals of equal value. What minerals?" Either way. Although City Lord, you have long passed the best age for genetic improvement, but it is better than nothing. There will be some improvement in the end, and it is safe enough. Well, you can also prepare it for the future generations of the family."

Xu Liyan thought for a while:

"Can."

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After reporting the incident about the "anti-intellectual religion" and Xu Liyan through the newly purchased radio transceiver, Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao waited until the evening of the next day before receiving a reply.

The main contents of the call back are:

It is known that personnel will be arranged to take over the follow-up affairs. The next step of your team's work is:

Follow the line of "Mechanical Paradise" and delve into the reasons for the destruction of the old world.