"Everyone, don't be too afraid. Evolving to level two is still quite demanding.

Right now, there are very few level two monsters."

Seeing everyone's saddened expressions, Chen Tianjun smiled and comforted them.

"But is there a way to deal with these level two monsters?"

Zhai Jin's eyes flashed with a keen light:

"Do they have any weaknesses?"

"The eyes! Their eyes are the weakest point. Also, while using steel core bullets can't penetrate their skin instantly, it can pierce it and make them bleed.

If attacked intensively multiple times, they can still be killed."

Chen Tianjun didn't hold back and shared everything he knew:

"Oh, and these level two monsters are incredibly valuable. Strip their skin off, and it can be made into armor.

Even their claws can be turned into weapons that can hurt them. The settlement camp officials are offering big money for these items."

As he spoke, he took out something that looked like a crystal.

Seeing this, Wang Hao, who was sitting in the control room listening, showed a gleam in his eyes.

They indeed have this thing too.

"Moreover, inside the heads of level two monsters, there's this crystal stone, which is a real treasure.

The scientists in the settlement camp have detected tremendous energy from it and are currently figuring out ways to utilize it."

After showing it, Chen Tianjun carefully put it away:

"At present, the settlement camp is purchasing these energy crystal stones heavily, and one can buy a year's worth of food rations."

Is it really that valuable?

Everyone looked at each other.

They were all smart people.

Now, a year's worth of food rations is not the same as in past times!

In this era of extreme scarcity of resources, a year's worth of supplies is invaluable.

"Chief Chen, can we go with you?"

Wu Zicheng asked somewhat anxiously.

Some who were previously hesitant and reluctant to leave were now tempted.

The villa area's defense is still pretty good and is improving daily.

It can hold off ordinary monsters with no problem.

But resisting level two monsters is very difficult.

Moreover, these creatures will keep evolving, potentially reaching level three, level four.

Staying here isn't as safe as staying in a settlement camp with military protection!

"Of course! Although our primary mission is to rescue top talents, we also bring along ordinary civilians we encounter."

Chen Tianjun said with a smile.

The other team members also showed smiles of righteousness.

They are soldiers, and protecting the people is their duty.

Even though it's now doomsday, they're still soldiers, still wearing their uniforms.

Since wearing this uniform, they must fulfill their duty.

"Great! That's excellent news."

Everyone rejoiced.

"Can we bring our supplies?"

At this point, a young guy asked softly.

Supplies are wealth now.

While the settlement camp sounds wonderful, they likely won't be supporting them for free.

There are lots of supplies in the villa area, and bringing them over would be worry-free.

"Of course, when we go out, besides rescuing civilians, we're also collecting supplies.

Any supplies brought back require only a 20% income tax."

Upon saying this, seeing everyone frown, Chen Tianjun quickly explained with a smile:

"Twenty percent seems a bit high, but if you think about it, the authorities provide you with protection.

When monsters attack, it's the soldiers who are risking their lives, so a 20% income tax is actually quite low."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Indeed!

It's not a civilized society now.

Protection fees require soldiers to risk their lives.

Also, the income tax in a civilized society doesn't seem low anyway.

It's just that some ways can be found to avoid some.

Moreover, they didn't care much.

The villa area still has plenty of supplies, even if 20% is taken, it's still more than enough for them.

"But the supplies belong to Wang Hao, don't they?"

At this moment, Sun Yaoyao spoke up.

Everyone was stunned.

Yeah!

The supplies belonged to Wang Hao, not them.

It's just that Wang Hao had been keeping a low profile lately, and they got too excited.

For a moment, they forgot about him.

"Well, the supplies are Wang Hao's, but Wang Hao will join us too, it's all the same."

A middle-aged man chuckled.

"That's right, we're all under Wang Hao. Once we reach the gathering point, we'll stick with him."

Others chimed in.

Initially, they didn't give Wang Hao much thought.

What about his supplies?

Just take them directly.

However, everyone was smart and knew the importance of supplies and power.

Wang Hao had plenty of supplies, and Sun Yaoyao's uncle was a high-ranking official in the settlement camp.

Only by holding onto them could their days be better once they reached the safe zone.

Once the time is ripe, they could establish their own groups.

Sun Yaoyao and Wang Hao had a close relationship, so now wasn't the time to turn against Wang Hao.

They still needed to acknowledge this leader.

"But he hasn't said he wants to leave!"

Sun Yaoyao blinked and said.

Everyone exchanged knowing smiles.

"Does that even need asking? Who'd want to stay here if they can go to the gathering point? It's so dangerous here!"

"Exactly! With supplies and connections, his quality of life at the gathering point would be much better than it is now. He's not stupid."

"Right now, although we don't lack food or clothing, supplies are running low, and even though his villa has some stock, it can't last forever. Besides, they can't be too comprehensive either."

"Moreover, with so many special forces members protecting us on the way, there's nothing to worry about in terms of safety."

...

Everyone tossed around reasons.

Even Wang Hao felt tempted.

Going to the settlement camp truly meant returning to a civilized society!

Adequate food and shelter are just basic survival instincts.

That's the most basic.

As higher-order beings, there are other pursuits.

With his massive stockpile and Sun Yaoyao's connections, reaching the settlement camp could easily make him a tycoon, or even establish a large force effortlessly.

Even if he wanted to become an official, there probably wouldn't be any problem.

He could shop, dine out, and indulge in various activities—that's life!

Furthermore, being at the settlement camp would make information gathering much easier.

He might even find some cultivation spells.

This would be far better than blindly searching on his own.

"If you want to go, go. I'm not going."

A faint voice of Wang Hao came from the speakers.

Everyone was stunned.

Even Sun Yaoyao blinked.

Obviously, she didn't expect Wang Hao to refuse to go to the settlement camp.

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