newbobooks Chapter 462 Selling Supplies
Chapter 462 Selling Supplies
After more than two hours of sorting, Li Chenglong separated some of the fruits and vegetables growing in the natural area of the psionic space, as well as some high-grade Dawn Rice. It was estimated to be more than 40,000 tons. However, most of them were fresh vegetables and ordinary fruits, with only a small portion of high-grade Dawn Rice and some Flame Fruit.
Currently, Li Chenglong's 16 square kilometers of psionic space consists of a 3 square kilometer space factory, a 3 square kilometer storage area where time is absolutely frozen, and the remaining 10 square kilometers are natural areas. Yun Lan's psionic space has also reached its maximum level, but it is only 8 square kilometers, of which 3 square kilometers are storage areas and 5 square kilometers are natural areas.
Within this 10-square-kilometer natural area, 1 square kilometer is planted with 10 psionic apple trees, 1 psionic persimmon tree, and 40 flame fruit trees. In addition, there are some psionic plants donated by Teacher Lena and Princess Sera of Roland Star. However, these only occupy 0.5 square kilometers. The other 0.5 square kilometers are planted with various flower fields, especially black orchid fields, for use by psionic bees.
The remaining 9 square kilometers of natural area are divided into 1 square kilometer planted with various fruits and vegetables, and 8 square kilometers planted with high-grade Dawn Rice. After all, in the apocalypse, food is the most important thing. As he leveled up to level 13, the concentration of psionic energy in the natural area increased, and the growth rate of these plants also increased significantly. High-grade Dawn Rice and psionic apples, which used to take a month to mature, now only take 20 days to fully mature. Some fast-growing vegetables can even mature in just over ten days.
Li Chenglong calculated that he had been away from Dawn City for more than three months, and the natural area had matured many times. With the production of the space factory, it was normal for the storage area to be full now.
The next morning, just as Li Chenglong finished washing up, Zhao Hui and Zhao Ya came to find him. As soon as they entered, Zhao Hui first thanked Li Chenglong for the apples he had given her the day before, and then said that Commander Liu Qiang wanted to see him, apparently because there was something he wanted to discuss.
A short while later, the three men arrived at Liu Qiang's office. Li Chenglong said, "Commander Liu, you said yesterday that supplies in Kyoto are very scarce. You must have obtained a lot of crystals from killing so many zombies, zombie beasts, and sea monsters yesterday. I would like to make a deal with you."
Upon hearing that a trade was to be made, Commander Liu Qiang immediately smiled and said, "Yesterday, the various units did indeed harvest quite a few crystals, and we also discovered that the probability of obtaining crystals from the alien species has increased significantly this time. I just don't know what kind of trade you want to make."
Li Chenglong paused slightly and said, "I have 4.6 tons of fruits, vegetables and grains here. I don't know if you are interested in buying them."
"4.3 tons?! Comrade Li Chenglong, are you kidding me?" Liu Qiang asked in surprise. Even Zhao Hui and Zhao Ya, who were standing next to him, looked incredulous.
Li Chenglong shook his head: "There will be more, not less. As for the quality of my supplies, they are all the same as this one." As he spoke, he waved his hand, and immediately a small mountain of things was piled up in Liu Qiang's office, including bagged grains, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables.
Commander Liu Qiang rushed over in surprise, picked up a huge apple with both hands, and smelled it with relish, still seemingly unable to believe it.
After at least a minute, Liu Qiang came to his senses and said to Li Chenglong, "Comrade Li Chenglong, this is no small matter. We have other ability users with storage spaces in this base, but this is the first time I've seen someone who can take out so many resources so easily. Here, wait for me here for a while. I need to ask my superiors."
After saying that, Liu Qiang quickly walked out, while Li Chenglong sat down in a chair, took out three pre-washed Flame Fruits from his spiritual energy space, gave one to each of the Zhao Hui and Zhao Ya sisters, and casually ate the last one himself.
The two sisters looked at the fruit, which was the size of a black plum but fiery red with flame-like patterns, and didn't know how to eat it. But when they saw Li Chenglong break the flame fruit open, throw away the two seeds the size of soybeans, and eat it in big bites, they followed suit and started eating it too.
The sisters had barely taken their first bite when they felt their energy recovery speed increase slightly. "Could this fruit accelerate energy recovery?" they wondered simultaneously. After consuming just one Flame Fruit, they felt their energy recover by 15% within two minutes, several times faster than normal.
Zhao Ya couldn't contain herself any longer: "Mr. Li, what is this fruit?" Li Chenglong looked at the two of them with some surprise on their faces and smiled, "This fruit is called the Flame Fruit. I don't need to tell you what its effects are, do I? I noticed that your energy recovery speed was a bit slow after yesterday's battle, so I wanted to help you out. Also, this Flame Fruit is also among the 4.3 tons of supplies this time."
At least ten minutes later, Liu Qiang, Zhao Guo, and Li Zhi walked in at the same time. Liu Qiang said with a smile, "Comrade Li Chenglong, regarding the issue of selling the supplies you mentioned, after our request, the higher authorities have approved it. Now it's just a matter of what price to set."
Li Chenglong said, "I know the difficulties of the Kyoto base, and I won't ask for an exorbitant price. How about three level 11 crystals?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Qiang exclaimed in surprise, "Three level 11 crystals? Is it that cheap? I thought we would have to take out all 100 level 11 crystals we harvested this time."
Li Chenglong waved his hand and said with a smile, "I said I won't ask for an exorbitant price. Although the value of this batch of supplies is far more than three level 11 crystals, Kyoto has just gone through a bloody battle, and I can't take advantage of the chaos. Besides, I believe that those crystals will still be mine in the future."
As if afraid that Li Chenglong would change his mind, Commander Liu Qiang immediately asked excitedly, "Then Comrade Li Chenglong, when can we obtain those supplies?" Li Chenglong looked out the window and said, "Now is fine. Commanders, please send trucks over as soon as possible." Liu Qiang nodded and said, "Okay, we'll start right away. I'll contact the logistics personnel immediately."
He then went to make a phone call, while Li Chenglong, along with the Zhao sisters Zhao Hui and Zhao Ya, and the two deputy commanders Li Zhi and Zhao Guo, went to the square in front to wait for the convoy to arrive.
Twenty minutes later, a line of large trucks drove into the square. A logistics worker jumped off one of the trucks and said, "These trucks have been modified; each one can carry at least 60 tons. Comrade Li Chenglong, when do we start loading?"
Li Chenglong didn't reply, but flew directly onto the truck. A few moments later, a large quantity of vegetables and fruits flew out of his psionic space and were neatly stacked on the truck. Seeing this, everyone watching was nearly speechless with astonishment. The trucks were weighed before entering and leaving, and there were dedicated staff recording the weight of the supplies carried by each truck.
Throughout the morning, Li Chenglong worked tirelessly, while over a hundred trucks went in and out, transporting supplies to designated storage areas. This scene was filmed by professionals and broadcast live to many locations, including the presidential office in the central area.
Chinese President Xiao Ke and some key officials were watching the live broadcast here. A secretary next to him said, "So far, he has already deployed 4 tons of supplies, and he is still deploying them. According to him, the final amount of supplies may reach 4.6 tons."
Xiao Ke nodded and then said, "Tell the relevant departments to make sure these life-saving supplies are properly stored and distributed in an orderly manner according to regulations. If any problems arise, no matter who it is, they must be held accountable."
At 1 PM, Li Chenglong shut down the psionic space. He inspected the storage area, finding 6000 tons of high-grade Dawn Rice as reserve food, in addition to essential supplies. The rest consisted of various products manufactured in the space's factories. To further assist the capital of China, Li Chenglong added another 4000 tons of high-grade Dawn Rice, bringing the total supplies to 5 tons.
After these supplies were delivered, Li Chenglong placed the high-grade Dawn Rice stalks and the vines of fruits and vegetables on the square. These were high-grade feeds that could be used to feed livestock.
A staff member reported to Commander Liu Qiang: "Reporting to the commander, we have acquired a total of 5 tons of supplies this time, including 1.5 tons of fresh vegetables, 1.5 tons of fresh fruit, and 2 tons of various grains."
Commander Liu Qiang nodded in satisfaction, then grabbed Li Chenglong's hand and said excitedly, "Comrade Li Chenglong, the country and the people will never forget your contributions today. Please accept our bow." With that, the three leaders, Liu Qiang, Li Zhi, and Zhao Guo, along with a large number of staff members, bowed deeply to Li Chenglong.
Li Chenglong quickly helped Liu Qiang and the others up, then said with a smile, "Commander, these supplies are just the first thing. There are still some more. Have you prepared your crystals?"