Stepping out of the dormitory and looking at the rising red sun, Tao Yu couldn't help but stretch lazily.
However, he didn't start practicing boxing first but went over to look at his two vehicles.
Seeing Little Black still obediently staying in the driver's seat and that there were no signs of damage on either vehicle, Tao Yu nodded in satisfaction.
"Hang in there a bit longer. Once we're out of the city, I'll take you to eat so zombies."
Tao Yu comforted Little Black a little, stroking its head as a reward.
Because of Sun Shiqing's words, he felt it wasn't good to go out on transport runs until he had an answer from her.
As an Alien war machine, Little Black's endurance was quite high. It could go without food for ten days to half a month without any problem. It wouldn't care about missing one or two als. After being rewarded by Tao Yu, Little Black imdiately relaxed in the driver's seat, unwilling to move any further.
After ensuring his property was safe, Tao Yu began to slowly practice his boxing routine on the spot.
Since he had enough Yuan Force, naturally, he couldn't waste ti. It was too early now, and it wouldn't be good to disturb them right away...
As ti passed, the base's residents also gradually started to co out.
The survivors began another day's work, and a few Pioneers also appeared.
A few of them even saw Tao Yu practicing boxing, with so looking on and even secretly imitating the moves.
Tao Yu didn't care about these onlookers and just focused on completing his own routine.
If learning the Myriad Streams Five Forms was as easy as watching, then the Skill wouldn't be so expensive to learn.
"Myriad Streams Five Forms? You must be quite skilled, Brother Tao. Have you practiced it before?"
A sowhat familiar voice reached Tao Yu, who then saw Panda, an Inner City Pioneer.
By now, a crowd had gathered around him, including Pioneers but even more mbers of that Motorbike Gang from last ti.
"Brother Panda flatters too much."
Tao Yu greeted Panda with a slight smile, but his movents remained uninterrupted, and even his speaking didn't affect the rhythm of his breathing.
"I wouldn't praise without cause. From the way you're practicing, it seems like you're about to grasp the 'Five Forms as One' and capture the Qi-Blood. Hmm, perhaps you've already done so?"
Panda hesitated a bit, uncertain. Many abilities weren't so easy to identify just by looking, and he could only tell that Tao Yu was very skilled because he knew people who had practiced the form before.
"It's all thanks to Miss Sun's generous rewards; otherwise, it wouldn't have been so smooth."
Tao Yu's response didn't surprise Panda, considering that the new Developnt Zone's first batch had only awakened their talents two months ago.
If it weren't for so unexpected windfall, Outsiders couldn't progress that quickly.
"Taking advantage of these early days, we're planning to have a look around Las Vegas. Are you interested in joining us, Brother Tao?"
Panda glanced over at Tao Yu's two vehicles.
After buying goods from Tao Yu twice, he knew those two vehicles were real treasures,
and he coveted them imnsely.
There was another vehicle that seed to belong to a friend of the 'Chosen One,' and the inco from that was so impressive that even as an Inner City Pioneer, he felt a bit envious.
"No thanks, the young master Sun has sothing to ask today."
Tao Yu's words made Panda's heart skip a beat, realizing the young man truly had caught the attention of the two higher-ups!
It wasn't just a one-ti task and reward; there had to be more if the young master Sun was still taking an interest and wanting to talk to him.
Definitely, there were other matters at hand.
It seed necessary to treat him as an equal now.
The difference between the Inner City and the Outsiders was significant, but it was nowhere near the gap between the Inner City and the Floating City!
If Tao Yu really got their favor, a single word from them could solve many issues.
"Ahem, it's like this. I've already discussed this with you last ti, Brother Tao. I'm actually interested in acquiring so trucks, but these vehicles are different from the ones we use inside the city, and they are quite troubleso to operate..."
With a decision made in his heart, Panda spoke candidly about his purpose for coming, so Tao Yu understood why he had co.
This ti, Panda's main intention was to negotiate about Judy's vehicle, not to poach but rather to borrow and drive it into the city first and then to train his people to drive trucks in the anti.
"...Rest assured, the compensation won't be ager. I'm willing to pay two thousand Yuan Force per day."
The reward Panda offered was quite sincere.
A single trip out to Las Vegas plus loading and a round trip would take at least two to three days, amounting to a paynt of four to six thousand Yuan Force. Considering the eight thousand made from three trucks yesterday, the cargo one truck could bring back wouldn't cover the costs.
It seed the main goal was to learn the driving Skill and then exchange for so scarce materials.
"Looking at it that way, I'd be training a competitor, wouldn't I?"
Tao Yu gave a wry smile and slowly started to conclude his routine, exhaling deeply.
But then he changed tack,
"However, Brother Panda is a fair man, so let's consider it making a friend. I agree personally, but I'll go and ask for her opinion."
"Haha, thanks, Brother Tao. You can also co to directly if you ever need anything."
A look of surprise flashed across Panda's face.
When he first heard Tao Yu ntion 'competitor', he was quite disconcerted.
Considering their interests, Panda knew he couldn't really complain if Tao Yu refused him. He also thought that this rare opportunity was sothing he wanted to monopolize for a bit longer.
Teaching soone else was essentially nurturing a competitor!
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But to his surprise, after the other party had selected an item, they also agreed to the request, which was indeed a favor to be acknowledged. After all, the other party was sohow related to the two mbers of the Suns; one could not consider them just another ordinary Outsider Pioneer.
Tao Yu had actually given it a lot of thought. Truck driving as a skill was difficult, but also common. In the future, he would definitely be able to find others, it was not sothing that could be monopolized, and competitors would only increase.
It would be better to cooperate and empty Las Vegas of its resources before more people arrived…
"I have no problem with that. I make my living by driving trucks, and this is much better than moving corpses."
Judy didn't hesitate; after all, it was all about driving. Although there were so risks, she knew she would still be protected for the ti being.
"Good, the earnings from this trip…"
"I don't need Yuan Force, the earnings can all go to the boss."
Judy cut in before he could finish, causing Tao Yu to take a few more glances at her, he pondered for a mont and then nodded.
"Okay."
Tao Yu didn't make any promises, but there was no doubt that he would offer her protection at the base in the future.
At this mont, Panda also spoke up with a smile,
"A very wise choice. Holding onto Yuan Force that you haven't absorbed is risky even within the base. For ordinary people like you, safety is the top priority."
Since Tao Yu had given him face, he certainly didn't mind speaking up for Tao Yu at this mont.
"That's what I'm thinking."
Having witnessed the darkness of the world, even if this base claid to maintain basic order, Judy also wanted to latch onto a strong leg.
Truck driving is not a rare skill!
It's just that there are few people at the mont, so take the opportunity to get as much protection as possible…
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"Take good care of those two, and stay in the cabin if nothing needs to be done."
Once everything was prepared, Tao Yu also made arrangents for Little Black.
Apart from Judy, Tao Yu also found Tommy again. Since the truck was empty anyway, why not haul an additional load now that they were fetching cargo?
For Panda, guarding an extra truck or several didn't make much difference in difficulty. His original intention was to organize a convoy, so he naturally agreed happily.
"Little brother Tao, how about this: let's cooperate and before more people co, let's move out all the valuable stuff from Las Vegas ahead."
After calling Tommy over and arranging for Little Black to act as their guard, Panda seed to have made up his mind and approached Tao Yu to continue discussing the details of a deeper cooperation.
Last ti, his offer to Tao Yu was to have Tao Yu follow him and join his team.
But this ti he directly ntioned 'cooperation', which obviously put them on equal footing.
This piqued Tao Yu's interest as he raised an eyebrow,
"What kind of cooperation?"
If it ant joining him, forget it; he had no interest in taking on another boss. But if it was to cooperate in speeding up the transportation of valuable items, Tao Yu really had no objections!
The high-value materials in Las Vegas were limited.
And with the other party being an Inner City Pioneer, his ability to call to action far exceeded his own, making many things much simpler.
"Your current two trucks and the two drivers you've hired will be considered your initial investnt, while I recruit more hands to form subsequent convoys and take charge of the day-to-day transport. When brother Tao Yu is free, you can join in as well."
Panda thought for a mont, then extended a fist,
"I guarantee that you will earn no less than a hundred thousand Yuan Force in the first month, and no less than fifty thousand in the second month."
Hearing this, Tao Yu formally looked at Panda.
This guy, he's got so skills.
Even if Tao Yu were to work on his own and keep borrowing Tommy, it would be very difficult to earn a hundred thousand Yuan Force in a month of hard work with an additional truck.
After all, the efficiency of this 'no-investnt comrce' would only decrease as materials dwindled.
According to his proposal, Tao Yu could still attend to his own matters when busy, allowing for more flexibility.
Panda making such a commitnt obviously ant he wouldn't incur losses; he planned to rally Pioneers with his Inner City Pioneer status and ta the Motorbike Gang, eventually forming a large convoy of more than ten trucks.
Here, each haul could be far more efficient, truly allowing for seizing the opportunity to clean out Las Vegas's high-value items at once.
As an Outsider, Tao Yu inherently couldn't compete with Panda in this aspect. If they were to compete and both tried to form teams, he wouldn't be victorious; the longer it dragged on, the more Pioneers would co to share the spoils.
That's why the first month's commitnt was a guaranteed hundred thousand, and only fifty thousand for the second month.
"Agreed. I'll ask Young Master Sun to act as a witness. He should also be pleased with the increase in supplies for the base."
Tao Yu would not foolishly trust any verbal promises, but he trusted Sun Shiqing's influence.
It was also convenient to discuss the matter of Corpse Refinent and the report recently submitted; this coincidental yet beneficial matter for the base was sothing he definitely would not reject.
"Great!"
Panda had no intention of going back on his word, because according to his estimates, he could earn even more!
The base's location had been determined, and these were the nearest cities, with high-value goods in limited amounts.
The money wouldn't be as easy to make thereafter, requiring long journeys.
This wealth was certainly a substantial inco for Panda, an Inner City Pioneer.
Such is the opportunity of the new Developnt Zone!
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