Chapter 623 Current Situation
The "Old Investigation Team" did not go directly to the ruins of Wasteland No. 13 to investigate the Hom Reproductive Medical Center because there were still some preliminary preparations to be made.
After all, the destination was closely guarded by the army of the "First City", leaving only such a blank area, but the "Old Tune Team" had previously exposed the identity of the relic hunters, and the "First City" had traced the tasks they had participated in.
At that time, the lone hunters who had explored the ruins of Wasteland No. 13 with the "Old Tune Team" died and left, Jiang Baimian was not worried that the "First City" would get relevant information from them, but in addition to these people, the "Old Tune Team" also invited guides, which could lead to leaks.
If such a thing really happens, the "old tune team" can only find a way to enter the ruins of Wasteland No. 13 again.
Therefore, Jiang Baimian hopes to confirm this issue from multiple sources of information and does not want to crash into the open net.
She had now learned through the company from Connach, the owner of the profanity parrot, that the "Hand of Order" in the "First City" did want to investigate the tasks taken by the "Old Tune Team" in depth, but then a series of things happened here, including the far-reaching turmoil, and the corresponding investigation was over.
On the other hand, the ruins of Wasteland No. 13 are a very dangerous place, and Gnawa is suspected of having a "source brain" backhand.
The jeep drove for more than ten minutes and stopped in front of an earthy yellow building that was only three stories high.
This is the Ugo Hotel that Jiang Baimian and others are very familiar with.
The hotel's business seemed to be getting worse, and when the "Old Tune Team" walked into the lobby, there was only the slightly haggard, dark-skinned, blond owner Ugo alone.
He was immersed in organizing things, his face was pale, his hair was wet, and he seemed to have just experienced a torture.
Shang Jianyao walked over excitedly, "suppressed" his voice and said:
"Are you abusing yourself again?
"Have you felt your 'true self' this time?"
Ugo glanced up at him and said calmly:
"I can't share my feelings with people who haven't experienced it."
"Oh, oh......" Shang Jianyao looked eager to try.
Ugo set his sights on Xue Shiyue and Qian Bai:
"How many rooms do you want?"
"We won't stay in a hotel this time." Jiang Baimian laughed.
Ugo wiped the sweat from his forehead with a broken towel:
"Then what are you doing here?"
Bai Chen subconsciously looked around, Jiang Baimian replied with a smile:
"I want to ask the general about something."
The general refers to General Fokas, the most senior and most prestigious general in the "First City", but in a semi-retired state, he only commands part of the city defense army.
He converted to the "Dawn" of February's New Year and was a high-ranking member of the "True Self Sect", and the innkeeper Ugo also belonged to this sect.
Ugo glanced at Long Yuehong, Gnawa and the others, and said in a tone without any fluctuations:
"The City Defense Army is no longer subordinate to the general."
"Is he completely retired?" Shang Jianyao asked curiously.
Ugo shook his head:
"The new consul, Marshal Gaius, attaches great importance to the general and asks him to return to active duty and replace him as the commander of the Eastern Legion.
"A week ago, the general had already set off and was not in the city."
Gaius's wrist is very clever...... When Jiang Baimian heard this, his first reaction turned out to be secretly emotional.
As the new consul and military commander who rose to power through turmoil, Gaius must have the city defense army in his own hands to feel at ease.
But Fokas, who was in charge of the city defense force before, had qualifications, prestige and background, and was not so easy to deal with.
Faced with this situation, Gaius chose to retreat and advance, holding Phocas higher, giving him more power and allowing him to take over his direct line of the Eastern Legion.
In this way, it was naturally difficult for Phocas to stay in the position of commander of the city defense army, and the Eastern Legion had been painstakingly managed by Gaius for many years, so it was impossible for a different legion commander to disobey his orders.
At the same time, Gaius also indirectly showed the "True Self Religion" behind Phocas, as well as the February New Year "Dawn" of the "True Self Religion" belief, which can be called killing multiple birds with one stone.
The art of trading...... As soon as Jiang Baimian flashed such a thought, Shang Jianyao blurted out with regret and heartache:
"He still owes us a celebration banquet!"
Just ran away!
Ugo's expression changed a little, and Jiang Baimian hurriedly coughed and said:
"What we want to inquire about does not require the general to be in the city, nor does he need to be in charge of the city defense army, as long as he uses his connections a little, he can solve our troubles."
Ugo regained the look of someone hanging himself in front of him, but he was indifferent:
"What can you come up with to impress the general?"
What to come up with to impress him? I haven't said anything about being pitted by your generals last time, directly colliding with Asus and Christina, and almost killing Xiaohong! Jiang Baimian's heart was turbulent, but his face was full of smiles:
"We are planning to go to the Wasteland 13 ruins and want to know what safe route is to enter.
"Haven't you always wanted to get the information that Ore hid in that secret laboratory? If we have a harvest, we will share it with you afterwards."
Hehe, we will only go to the Hom Reproductive Medical Center, there is no way to gain in this regard, and naturally we will not be able to share it at that time, which cannot be considered a breach of our promise...... At this moment, Jiang Baimian's mind came up with the picture of Shang Jianyao telling what he did on that "cruise ship" - he made a grimace and made a "slightly" sound in order to restore it to the truth.
Ugo digested Jiang Baimian's words:
"I can help you convey it, but I can't give you a promise."
Jiang Baimian said "hmm":
"If there is no safe enough route, then please provide the general with the guards on the passages of the Wasteland No. 13 ruins, and we will find a way ourselves."
She did not mention the passage of the mountains on the north bank, but sought confirmation in a tactful way, lest Phokas and the "original" city military system not know about this information in the first place, so they had something to grasp and were in trouble.
——If the guard information provided by Focus does not include information about the mountains on the north coast, then combined with Conna's feedback, the "old adjustment team" can preliminarily confirm that the passage is safe.
"Okay." Ugo agreed, "How will I contact you later?"
"We will visit you regularly." Jiang Baimian chose the safest way and did not even leave the telegraph frequency band.
As for how long the period is, of course, the "old tune team" has the final say, anyway, Ugo spends most of his time in his hotel.
Seeing that Ugo did not object, Shang Jianyao changed the topic:
"Your business here has become so bad, is there something wrong?"
Ugo glanced at him:
"Many low-level citizens joined the army and received training, and the number of relic hunters in the city and surrounding areas dropped sharply."
Speaking of this, Ugo seemed to remember something:
"Last year, when you were still in the original city, an awakened person jumped from a helicopter and fell to his death, did you do it?"
The owner of the "virtual world"? Jiang Baimian hadn't thought about whether to answer, Shang Jianyao had already patted his chest, looking proud:
"Yes, I did it!"
Ugo rarely showed a puzzled expression and looked the guy up and down.
He didn't know the actual situation, but he knew that General Phokas was quite concerned about this matter.
After chatting about the changes in the situation in the city, the "old tune team" left the hotel and returned to the street.
After sitting in the jeep, Shang Jianyao nagged himself:
"The business environment in the city has deteriorated a lot at the beginning, and I don't know what happens to Suna and their fast food restaurants now......"
Suna...... Long Yuehong was stunned for a moment before remembering that it was a gray woman rescued by her group from the "wolf's den".
Jiang Baimian nodded lightly and said:
"Turn over and take a look, then disguise yourself, go to the Hunter Guild, and further confirm the current situation of the original city through the released missions."
Bai Chen did not object, drove the jeep, and headed to the port.
Because it was daytime and there were not many pedestrians in the Green Olive District, it didn't take long for the "old adjustment team" to arrive at the port.
Seeing that there were many sailors coming and going here, and many materials were being transported to the warehouse, Jiang Baimian suddenly had a good idea of the situation in Suna and the other fast food restaurants.
——The "First City" that is about to be opened up is frantically stockpiling supplies, the port is extremely prosperous, and the sailors are enough to support the business of fast food restaurants.
As Jiang Baimian expected, on the ground floor of the building where the "wolf's den" was originally located, Suna and others were still busy with smiles on their faces.
"When the 'First City' officially begins to expand, the situation here will probably change a lot, and their business may not be able to continue." Jiang Baimian withdrew his gaze and sighed, "Find an opportunity to remind them and let them prepare early."
"Hmm." Bai Chen was the first to respond.
For some reason, Long Yuehong remembered the Wilderness Wanderer settlement that was slaughtered by the "heartless".
Stability on the gray soil is always so fragile.
The longer people live in such an environment, the more numb they become, and finally have to believe in which person to entrust their spirit.
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After going around to the original City Hunters Guild, the disguised "Old Tune Group" split into two teams and entered the hall.
With a blink of an eye, Jiang Baimian saw an acquaintance.
It was the relic hunter who had worked with them before, Odick.
(End of this chapter)