A Top Scholar in Everything-Chapter 793 - 779: Underground Black Market

Judging by Wang Shenghua's actions, this Action Department leader must be quite capable.

Otherwise.

Wang Shenghua wouldn't bother to explain in such detail.

The opponent is likely a mutant, and the mutation ability could be quite strong.

Disappearing from the battlefield.

This is a big taboo anywhere.

Thus, Wang Shenghua's explanation was not completely believed, and the Action Department chief didn't assign any work to the two, just letting them rest at the base camp for a while. If needed, they'd be informed.

"It seems your credibility here isn't very high; the Action Department chief seems to doubt you already."

Leaving the Action Department.

Baiyu teased Wang Shenghua.

The senior who was already a Level Four student, indignantly gave Baiyu a disdainful glance: "If he trusted me, it would be a miracle.

I just joined the company.

Not even considered as peripheral members. If not for my outstanding abilities, they wouldn't bother with me.

Last time was my first mission.

And as you saw, it failed utterly; the Rangers suffered heavy losses, and now I came back like this, it would be a miracle if they trusted me."

Baiyu shrugged, indicating it wasn't something he wanted either.

After all, back then.

Everyone was in different camps.

If Baiyu had been a bit weaker, he might have ended up a short-lived soul tied to Wang Shenghua's rope.

"We can only stay here for thirty days, and during this time, we might constantly face battles and assassinations.

Because from the start.

All the students are enemies; they won't let the enemy live in peace.

So now, if we want to get our hands on Genetic Elixirs and boost our combat power, we must hurry. Do you know any way to get them?"

Baiyu looked at Wang Shenghua.

The latter frowned, thought for a moment, and said: "There are ways, but they're somewhat risky.

If we upset the local natives, it could be quite troublesome."

Baiyu said: "First tell us the method, then we'll decide if we want to proceed; as a team, we should discuss it together."

Wang Shenghua said: "Naturally, it's to go to the black market. In places like this, a black market is indispensable, and many deals only happen there.

Moreover, the company won't intervene in black market affairs.

So if we want to get Genetic Elixirs, we can only go to the black market to check it out, but it's a place of lawlessness, and battles are inevitable.

Moreover.

If we get involved with the major powers in the black market, we might not be able to escape."

Baiyu weighed the options for a moment and still decided: "Let's check it out first; if it doesn't work, then we'll plan again.

If we can get it.

Then we'll have fewer troubles."

Wang Shenghua had no objections.

The two found a hotel and temporarily settled down.

The black market doesn't operate daily; according to Wang Shenghua's intel, it opens only one day a week, and only during that day, one can learn about the exact time the black market will function at night.

This is to prevent hindrances to black market transactions.

...

Just like that.

The two stayed in a simple hotel within the Geling Company.

Calling it a hotel isn't quite accurate.

They're three standalone buildings surrounded by a wall; the area between these buildings turns into the hotel's courtyard.

Inside are stables and such.

In front of these buildings, there's a ground-floor reception hall for guests, with a bar, tables, etc.; hotel residents can dine, drink, and chat here.

Baiyu basically had nothing to do.

He sat in the hotel lobby every day, drinking a little alcohol and observing the people coming and going.

Though the hotel isn't large.

It's already a decent hotel given the wasteland environment.

The daily foot traffic is huge.

In and out, there's always someone drinking here.

Regarding the three residential buildings in the back.

They're overcrowded; despite consuming five bottle caps a day, the rooms are in high demand.

By the way.

Baiyu learned over the past two days that in the wasteland world, the currency is bottle caps.

Specifically stamped with the company's skullhead logo.

After the wasteland.

Former monetary systems were destroyed; bottle caps, being the most common items, replaced previous currency roles.

Later on.

After everyone got accustomed to using bottle caps.

The company also began issuing bottle cap currency, using high-tech techniques to stamp the company's logo on them.

Other major factions did the same.

These major factions, by relying on their credibility and strength, ensured their currencies were acknowledged and used.

The stronger the faction the currency belongs to.

The more valuable the currency becomes.

Baiyu wasn't clear how many bottle caps they had; Wang Shenghua took care of it, storing the company's wages in her Identity Card.

Seems Level Three mutant.

Can receive ten bottle caps daily.

Aside from understanding the currency, Baiyu also learned many basic rules of the wasteland.

Without exaggeration.

He's now half a wastelander himself.

"Baiyu, tonight the black market will open. I've gathered intel that Level Three Genetic Elixirs should be available!

But the prices will be extremely high.

Moreover, Level Three Genetic Elixirs are likely backed by at least Level Two mutants."

Wang Shenghua wanted to persuade Baiyu to give up the idea of strong-arm purchasing.

After all.

She's always been a pacifist, trying to avoid fights. But she's ruthless when bullying.

Typical of bullying the weak and fearing the strong.

"We've come this far; what's there to fear? Besides, you could slip away if things go south, though the loot wouldn't have anything to do with you then."

Baiyu stood up and said to her.

"Alright, tonight, I'll go with you. If I'm confident against the enemy, I'll take action; otherwise, I'll make a run for it."

Wang Shenghua said without hesitation.

Baiyu had no objections.

They waited quietly in the hotel until night fell; there are no curfews at Geling Company, but those daring enough to venture out in the dead of night aren't to be trifled with.

Baiyu and Wang Shenghua hit the streets.

They traversed street after street, quickly reaching the outskirts of the company's jurisdiction, in front of an abandoned large warehouse.

In the darkness of the wild.

There was surprisingly a large room brightly lit.

Baiyu and Wang Shenghua intentionally donned oversized clothes, using cloth scarves as masks to cover their faces.

They approached the warehouse.

Baiyu was halted by two tall men with tubes protruding from their bodies.

"Entrance fee, one hundred bottle caps."

The two men said in a deep voice.

Wang Shenghua directly tossed a bag into their hands.

Then. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

The two went inside without hindrance.