34: Chapter 34 You all profited, and I didn't lose either.

Five minutes later.

In just five minutes, this transaction filled with "warmth" and "friendship" came to an end.

On the ground, there was still a large pile of common-grade upgrade materials, as well as necessary survival supplies.

Such as seashells, coral stones, fresh water, and table salt.

In Li Taiping's [treasure basin], these things were available in whatever quantity he wanted.

But in the eyes of others, this was life itself.

The remaining five Survivor were currently hugging the supplies in their arms, quite joyful.

Simply because both sides felt the price was fair!

They felt they had gained, and Li Taiping hadn't lost.

What do you call this?

A win-win! Or rather, a win-win where Li Taiping won twice!

Everyone was happy.

Li Taiping calmly scanned his personal warehouse interface.

Those rows of newly stored icons were flashing with a charming luster that made his heart rate accelerate.

It didn't just enrich his stash of good grade supplies even further.

More importantly—[Obtained: energy stone (good) x24]!

Added to his previously hoarded stock, his reserve of good grade energy stones had reached a full 31 pieces.

What kind of concept was this?

It meant [Many Children, Many Blessings] had already met the requirements to advance to a tier three ship!

As long as he left the dungeon and returned to the ship to click upgrade.

That [Many Children, Many Blessings] ship, which carried his ambitions, would undergo a qualitative leap.

A tier three ship meant more space, stronger defense, and...

Two new little sisters!

And these two new little sisters represented two new Talents that would be within his grasp sooner or later!

[many children, many blessings], truly the pinnacle of human desire!

Was there any experience more satisfying than this?

Li Taiping tried hard to maintain his cold, big-shot image, but the corners of his mouth were harder to suppress than an AK47.

This group of people was worthy of being the first-tier elite; each of them was incredibly wealthy.

Although their combat power varied, their luck in scavenging supplies was indeed online.

As long as you have goods in hand, what can't be traded?

What had he just done?

He had "dumped" the [storm crossbow (good)] that had just dropped, along with those common supplies in his warehouse that were just numbers to him, all at once.

At the current stage, for the vast majority of Survivor, [energy stone (good)] were precious, but they were "futures" for upgrading ships later.

It wasn't even certain if they would live until then.

Whereas food, water, and weapons were the "spot goods" of the moment, the tools for survival.

The key was that they even had to be grateful to him.

This operation, if placed before the time travel, would at least have earned him a "Philanthropist of the Year" trophy.

"Many thanks for everyone's generosity."

Li Taiping put away the panel, his smile as warm as a spring breeze, completely unable to see the ruthlessness from when he had beheaded someone just a moment ago.

With this wave, he hadn't just secured good grade energy stones; other good grade resources had also been squeezed dry by his trading!

He was now simply filthy rich!

He cupped his hands at the crowd, his tone sincere,

"Thank you all for your support! Without everyone's support, I, Li, wouldn't be where I am today."

Hearing this, the remaining five Survivor were almost moved to tears.

Look!

Open your eyes and look!

What is called vision? What is called a big shot?

The one who was killing without blinking an eye just a moment ago was him.

The one who was now showing concern and dumping supplies at low prices was also him.

Clearly possessing an absolute advantage in strength, clearly able to just rob them directly, yet he insisted on following procedure, using a "fair" price to exchange for these "temporarily useless" stones in their hands!

This was simply a living Bodhisattva in the apocalypse!

A man with red-rimmed eyes said with a trembling voice:

"Not at all, it is we who should thank you, big shot!"

"Exactly! Big Shot Li is kind-hearted; if there's anything you need from us in the future, just say the word!"

"We'll go through fire and water for you without hesitation!"

For a moment, the flattery was like a tide.

The fear of Li Taiping's strength from before had now completely transformed into awe and gratitude.

In the apocalypse, having big fists makes people afraid, but having big fists and being willing to share the broth makes people kneel.

Li Taiping smiled without saying a word, accepting it calmly.

Leeks, after all, have to be farmed this way.

If they were all scared to death, who would work for him in the future? Who would provide him with rare resources?

This wave was called sustainable overfishing.

"Alright everyone, there are only two hours left in the dungeon."

Li Taiping looked at the countdown on his retina and waved his hand, "Everyone, go explore on your own. I wish you all good luck."

"We'll take your kind words!"

"Take care, Big Shot!"

The crowd, as if granted amnesty, thanked him profusely again before scattering like birds and beasts.

They weren't stupid. Following Li Taiping was safe, but the big shot had already drunk all the soup, and they couldn't even lick the bone scraps.

Now that the dungeon BOSS was dead and the rewards had been distributed, the remaining time was the golden moment to scavenge on this undeveloped resource island.

Whoever was slow was a grandson!

In the blink of an eye, the originally noisy tribal clearing was left with only Li Taiping and Li Jun.

The wind blew through the jungle, rolling up the fallen leaves on the ground, carrying a fresh scent of grass and trees.

The smile on Li Taiping's face slowly faded.

He turned around and looked at Li Jun, who had been standing silently behind him.

Li Jun was still holding the revolver, guarding the surroundings.

"Old Li," Li Taiping called out.

Li Jun came back to his senses and looked at him.

Li Taiping pointed to the pile of remaining supplies on the ground that hadn't been traded yet.

"Take all of these."

His tone was flat, unquestionable.

Li Jun was stunned, looking at the mountain of supplies on the ground that would make any Survivor envious.

"Taiping, this is too much."

Li Jun subconsciously wanted to refuse, his brows furrowing into a 'chuan' shape:

"You took down the BOSS in seconds just now, you did the killing, and you organized the situation."

"I at most provided support and fired a shot. Exchanging one shot for so many things isn't right."

He came from a military background; he was straightforward and had a stiff backbone.

Not accepting rewards without merit was his principle.

Even if they were brothers, he didn't want to become that burden who only knew how to reach out.

"Why are you being so pretentious?"

Li Taiping directly interrupted him, walked up, and lightly punched Li Jun on his broad shoulder.

"Who are we to each other?"

He pointed to this vast world, full of ambition:

"Old Li, look further ahead."

"These things are nothing."

"Take these resources now, hurry up and upgrade your ship, and raise your strength."

Li Taiping leaned closer, lowered his voice, and said in a voice only the two of them could hear:

"You've seen my Talent; it leans towards personal combat power."

"But in future sea battles, relying on me alone definitely won't work."

"You're the one who plays with military hardware. In the future, when you unlock new stuff, make sure to get a couple more for your buddy!"

"Whatever planes, cannons, aircraft carriers, give me ten thousand of each!"

"When the time comes, the two of us brothers will join forces and sweep across this ocean. That's the real business!"

Li Jun paused.

He looked at Li Taiping's clear yet ambitious eyes.

He could hear that Li Taiping was giving him a way out, and also painting a picture for him.

But this picture was really tempting.

Moreover, he truly longed to become stronger.

Only by becoming stronger could he keep up with the pace of this freak of a brother, rather than becoming his dead weight.

He was silent for three seconds.

Li Jun took a deep breath, and that decisiveness returned to him.

He didn't say "thank you," nor did he refuse again.

He just nodded heavily, a glimmer of determination flashing in his eyes.

"Alright."

"Then I'll take it."

Li Jun waved his hand, without any hesitation, and swept all the supplies on the ground into his warehouse.

"That's more like it!"

Li Taiping laughed, in a great mood.

"Let's go! There are two hours left, let's not just stand around."

"There must be stragglers left on this island; let's go sweep them up!"

"The kind that leaves nothing behind!"

"Let's go!"

Two figures, one after the other, disappeared into the depths of the dense jungle.

Only their conversation could be vaguely heard in the wind.

"Old Li, can your warship be modified into a Gundam?"

"...Get lost."

"Really, the kind that can transform, how cool would that be!"

"Not enough materials."

"Damn, are you actually considering it?"