Forty thousand years later, he became a god in the warp
Chapter 28: Black Market Trading in the Sand Sea
"I was talking in my sleep, saying I wanted to go to Terra?"
Lin Heng didn't remember that he had the habit of talking in his sleep? He always felt like he had asked someone this question...it seemed to be Caroline.
"Tsk, after a good night's sleep, your brain still doesn't work anymore. Is Terra far from us?"
Kauran shook his head and said, “I don’t know. Anyway, the state religion has always preached something about the Holy Emperor of Terra, but this is such a barren land.
We don't see them often, so what's the point of trusting them? We still have to believe in ourselves and the weapons in our hands!"
Lin Heng smiled slightly and nodded in agreement. He thought that he might have been too busy recently and was a little tired mentally. After completing this mission, he would have to take a good rest. He had so many Emperor Coins, so he had to spend them anyway.
He heard about the settlement and took all the money he had earned with him.
"Cowland, how far are we from the first settlement?"
"It will probably take another two hours. The distance is long. We have already set out for four hours. If the weather is better, we can run faster."
There was no word spoken until then. The two looked out at the dim sea of sand around them and thought about their own thoughts.
Just as the other party said, more than an hour later, settlements stretching for several kilometers gradually appeared in front of us. Because of the sandy land, the settlements were basically low-rise bungalows.
These settlements came here for the guilds and established large settlements.
They took root and sprouted in the sea of sand, growing vigorously, and also brought some profits to these guilds.
"Everyone, pay attention. We are about to reach the first settlement - Jiaotan Town. Each person has half an hour to move around. The bus will leave as soon as the time is up. Those who can't make it will have to run through the sea of sand!"
Raymond's voice came from the communicator, and Lin Heng asked Kaolan if it was okay to leave the car.
“The settlements are fine, the parking areas are heavily guarded, the looters in the sea of sand are what we should worry about.
Come on, take a look, maybe you can sell some rare treasures." The man said and jumped off the train.
So Lin Heng followed them. The residents of the settlement wore robes, hoods, and scarves on their faces to avoid the intrusion of wind and sand.
The rich ones wore windproof glasses and breathing masks. Suspended sand boats were racing on the streets, and the sand they raised made it difficult to breathe.
“Basically every settlement has black markets of varying sizes, with all kinds of people and forces. Try not to conflict with the locals.
And those things are also good and bad, what you choose depends on luck and your vision. So you need to open your eyes. "
As Kaolan was speaking, Lin Heng also saw the true appearance of the black market. It was like an open-air distribution center. Residents of all appearances put up parasols and spread tarpaulins to display their goods. Those with some financial strength would even put out boxes and classify them.
A scene from a black market
There were a wide variety of goods, including fruits, meat, clothes, dust-proof equipment, water purification equipment, knives, rifles, and some electronic devices whose uses Lin Heng had no idea.
Lin Heng even saw homemade bombs being openly sold on the street, and people around him were not surprised.
There were slaves wearing only loincloths, strange creatures locked in cages, and many people selling sand boats.
Lin Heng knew that the scale of the Nest City was definitely larger than here, but the goods sold in their black market were a bit more limited, so it was indeed shocking to see so many kinds of stalls displayed in front of you.
Lin Heng followed Kaolan. After all, it was his first time here. If he looked unfamiliar, wouldn't he be easily ripped off? This was a black market. He might lose everything if he wasn't careful.
"Is there anything worth buying here?" Lin Heng asked. The law of wealth, land and Dharma also applies here.
"It's nothing, actually, because the train is fully equipped, and you don't need to buy weapons, vehicles, or anything like that... By the way, I guess you don't have an ID card from the hive, which means you're an illegal resident, right?"
Lin Heng thought about it and it seemed that he really didn't have one. How could he have an ID card from this world when he traveled through time? So he shook his head.
"Then you have to buy a credit card. This is an electronic software that can store your Emperor Coins. It is stored in the form of digital currency, which is much more convenient than carrying a lot of coins! Do you have money now?"
Lin Heng patted the purse at his waist.
Kaolan nodded when he saw it:
“That’s right, it’s too troublesome and it’s easy to be stolen. There are many people buying things in the settlement, but there are also many people stealing things, so hurry up and buy one.
This thing can be used in every settlement and in the Hive City, but it is best not to use it in the official institutions of the Hive City. After all, it is also an illegal account..."
So Lin Heng followed Kaolan to a stall where there were guards, and it seemed that there were indeed valuable things there.
"Are you two planning to buy a credit card? Our store is connected to Chaodu City, and it can be used in 80% of places where credit points can be swiped. There will definitely be no card machines, points swallowing, or information errors.
We also provide you with a metal shell that can resist most stray bullet attacks, ensuring that your hard-earned points will not be swallowed up by the flames of war."
The stall owner talked a lot, and basically thought of all the worries of the two. Lin Heng was indeed tempted. It was indeed troublesome to carry a purse, but he didn't dare to leave it in the barracks for fear that it would be stolen. Now if he had this credit card, it would be much more convenient.
So Lin Heng nodded and handed all the Emperor Coins to the other party, and then the merchant happily recharged the machine and handed it to Lin Heng. Because of the metal protective shell, it feels like a newly appeared smartphone in the hand, and it is quite easy to place.
So Lin Heng found a stall to try it out, and bought two relatively expensive fruits that looked like devil fruits. He threw one to Kaolan to thank him for his help.
It feels good to spend money, and when you take a bite of the strange fruit, you feel deeply satisfied.
"It's really good. This fruit tastes delicious."
"Haha, make more money. There are things in here that you can't imagine. If you go further in, there is human body modification technology. If you want to replace a mechanical arm, he can help you as long as you have money." Kaolan said while eating fruit.
Lin Heng thought about it and decided to give up. After all, he had the ability to absorb the properties of corpses. With time, he would definitely reach a very powerful level. Wouldn't it be like picking up sesame seeds and losing watermelons to get a mechanical arm?
However, this black market is worth a visit. If time wasn't tight, Lin Heng would like to get two guns to try out.
The two boarded the train and set off again to the next settlement.
During the train stop, some goods were moved, and even some residents wanted to take the train. After the conductor checked, they were placed in the rear carriage to earn extra money. Anyway, they also understood the dangers of taking the train, and it was not a bad idea to put them in the back and serve as human shields.
After all, if you want to leave the settlement, besides taking the train, the only other way is to take a sand boat, and riding that thing across the sea of sand is almost like seeking death.
Not to mention the sandstorms that sweep across thousands of miles, even the radioactive dust that produces radiation can kill unprotected passengers. So even if taking a train is dangerous, at least there is a countermeasure.
The train started slowly and plunged into the vast sea of sand again. As the settlements behind us gradually faded away, the sense of security also disappeared. No one knew what kind of dangers would be on this road.
...
"There is a figure approaching, 12 meters behind the right side of the 4th carriage of the train at 150 o'clock! Pay attention to other directions!"
Just when Lin Heng was bored, Raymond's voice came from the communicator again.
The four men had gathered in the cargo pile to block the invasion of wind and sand. When they heard the enemy approaching, they immediately lay on the highest cargo box, took out the telescope on the gun and looked in the direction where the enemy appeared.
A blurry figure appeared and disappeared in the sea of sand. The other party clung tightly to the sand boat and galloped away.
This sand boat is like a folded sharp paper airplane. Its long body minimizes wind resistance as much as possible. Its simple structure has unparalleled speed. Of course, if it overturns, it also has an unparalleled mortality rate.
The other party was driving at high speed, and the surging air waves rolled up the dust and sand and dispersed backwards. In the blink of an eye, it almost caught up with the train.
Lin Heng saw through the telescope that the man was wrapped tightly, and he took out his rifle with difficulty, lying on the sand boat and firing at the train. Due to stability problems, the bullets all missed the target.
As a result, the guards burst into laughter, thinking that this man was too stupid. He was really willing to risk his life for robbery. He dared to stand up and open fire at such a fast speed. They could only praise his courage.
"Da Da, Da Da"
Since they saw the other side opening fire, the guards in the rear did not hold back and started firing their guns to practice their skills and to tease the other side in order to add some fun to the boring journey.
When the passengers heard the firing, they thought a fight had begun, so they immediately lay down and huddled together, mumbling something and begging for help.
"Da-da-da, da-da-da."
The bullet hit the sand boat, creating a spark that instantly went out. With a clang, the driver lost his balance, the entire boat tilted out, and then rolled over instantly.
"boom!"
A flame shot up into the sky, and the sand and dust were blown away in a circle.
The guards who saw this scene burst into laughter and celebrated with each other.
"Hahaha, what are you afraid of? That guy died in the sea of sand after our sand boat was blown up. You don't have to be afraid."
The guard laughed and comforted the passengers, thinking that it must be a stupid person for a person to dare to rob.
But Lin Linheng felt something was wrong, definitely wrong! No one would be so stupid, unless he was trying to deceive others and divert their attention!
Lin Heng immediately looked around and saw something wrong in the sand sea...
"Enemy attack!"
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