Who gave you permission to travel through time with Earth?

[System, consuming one point of positive energy, temporarily altering the five members of the Lu family's perception of my identity.]

Fang Jin snatched Ye Zhi's blood-stained knife, swung it around in his hand, and walked towards the center. At the same time, he used his other hand to pull out a panel, tapping on the positive and negative items, and spoke in an almost commanding tone.

These words were just a busy signal to Dao Ling, automatically replaced with meaningless words, but Zhou Tongtong's eyes widened. As frugal as she was, she had never really considered the possibility of voluntarily spending positive value.

She even thought it was impossible—how could numbers be transformed into something tangible? But in the next instant, her wishful thinking was dashed.

"Sizzle—"

Numerous electric snakes coiled around Fang Jin's hands, black voids appeared out of thin air and then disappeared, and finally a transparent panel appeared suddenly accompanied by a bright light! Then all the strange phenomena interfering with the world disappeared.

What appeared in Fang Jin's palm was a grayish-white mass, resembling a wandering virus, with nerve dendrites piercing into the void, trembling as if it possessed life, and even trying to break free from Fang Jin's grasp.

"..."

After actually getting it, Fang Jin was at a loss for what to do. He had originally expected a pop-up window or a pen and paper so that he could write on it as if changing his fate. Who would have thought that he would summon a living one?

He thought for a moment, then presented it to Zhou Tongtong, the only one present who hadn't lost consciousness, with a smile on his face, as if he were a chef showcasing a finished cake, and began expectantly:

"Want some?"

"..."

For the next half hour, Fang Jin felt like she was dealing with a group of pigs. Whether it was force-feeding or slaughtering them for meat, their screams were both shrill and melodious.

……

……

Outer city circle, wasteland city.

Unfortunately, the three shops in the outer city area were mostly located in areas without platforms, but this did not dampen the enthusiasm of the Red Sentinel Gang members, who even bought temporary standing tickets.

When they arrived at this city of yellow sand, with its broken and decaying steel buildings everywhere, and even the need to use parachutes to get out of the car... they still felt a fresh and intense excitement.

Just now, Fang Jin received some excellent news: he had reunited with his former friends who had gone through thick and thin together in the dungeon, and the other side, upon hearing about their predicament, offered them a generous gift!

Hidden at certain coordinates in the wasteland city are their emergency stockpiles, all high-quality goods of Tier 2 or above! This gift alone is enough to double the number of their shops in Iron Map!

"Vice Leader! I love you to death—!"

With a parachute slung over her shoulder, Guo Shi leaped off the train, her mouth full of sand, yet she still shouted and screamed without a care for her image! She had finally gotten a good, satisfying release after being so repressed for so long!

"But boss, what kind of friend would be so generous? The vice boss probably didn't win him over by robbery..."

"You dare not trust the deputy gang leader? If he says there's this money, then it should be ours! Anyone else who dares to reach out is a dirty hand; just cut them off!"

Guo San spoke cautiously, but was interrupted by Guo Shi. Of course, the young gang leader knew the true origin of this money... but what did it matter? Even if the main Lu family came, they wouldn't be able to snatch it from her!

So she said decisively, her eyes practically glowing with greed, that with this money she could take over all eight shops right now, skipping the step of paying Jiang Chan a deposit and establishing herself firmly in Tie Tu!

Before, I had to work hard and live in fear, but now? I lack nothing! I'm going to buy out Tie Tu's Financial Street within two months!

"Smack."

Upon landing, the group immediately headed to the only market in the wasteland city. This area used to be a large cluster of buildings, but after the upheaval, they all collapsed, and the ruins formed the streets where the market was established.

The hollow building is recessed inward, and its height of seven or eight meters is enough to block out the wind and sand and obstruct the view. Dozens of long woven cloths are tied to the top to block and disperse the excessively strong sunlight.

Unlike the desolation outside, this place was surprisingly lively. Although the wasteland city had a harsh environment, it was relatively stable in the outer city area, which naturally led to the formation of trading markets covering several surrounding blocks.

So even though the outer city is remote, these three shops sell necessities and keep these semi-savages alive. Making money from hardship is much easier than making money in the city.

Their shop was located at the very end of the market, in a very remote area, but because they provided weapons, many people frequented it despite its remoteness. Self-defense was certainly a very precious and important means of survival here.

It's currently closed, which has resulted in a 50% reduction in weapon sales in the market. Guo Shi and his team are taking over this stall and connecting it with the raw material store to reconnect the supply chain.

Yeats hid the spare supplies near the market. She was quite adept at hiding things in the dark. Who would have thought that there was a hidden treasure trove beneath the market that was trampled every day?

After Guo Shi checked the information, he discovered that the treasure was located behind the shop entrance. Although the treasure was separate from all the buildings, his own basement was only separated from the treasure by a wall.

"..."

The others looked relaxed. Digging for treasure in such a crowded place would inevitably attract a lot of attention, and even lead to people trying to steal the treasure. Since there was a shortcut, it would be much easier and more convenient for them.

But Guo Shi's eyes turned serious. It was too coincidental... so coincidental that she felt something was wrong. Why would the Lu family hide their goods here? Was it just because the shop was temporarily unoccupied?

Ultimately, why hide supplies in the wasteland city? Do we have to return the same way after completing the mission in Iron Map? But then there would be no need to hide our identities, and we wouldn't need these supplies.

But if not... then what are these things, and who were they originally prepared as gifts for?

"..."

"Du Wei! I'm quite curious, are these shops the private property of the Bronze Pavilion? Jiang Chan just casually allocated these prime locations to us as deposits?"

"After Fang Jin taught me a lesson, even you are becoming more and more disrespectful. However... you guessed wrong. The regional government basically doesn't interfere in business. Worldly gold and silver are not important to us."

"These shops are all Jiang Chan's private property, and they are not the result of her management. All the shops that were mortgaged to you were seized from a certain force in the core through gambling battles."

"They are called the Forest Merchant Guild, also known as the Xu Family. One of their demigods works at the Bronze Pavilion."

"..."

So when Guo Shi pushed open the door of her shop and saw dozens of outsiders dressed in combat camouflage standing sparsely in the dimly lit environment, she barely managed to control herself from showing any fear.