10: The Doomsday Base Mission is launched

“What kinds of Potions are there?” Pan Han asked excitedly.

“Many. Some can increase attack power, making people incredibly strong. Some can increase defense, making muscles as hard as steel. There are also those that enhance mental control, allowing one to control zombies and mutated animals, and so on,” Qin Zhong patiently explained.

“So, what is the relationship between these Potions and the Twelve Palaces you mentioned?”

“These Potions are all controlled by the Twelve Palaces. Any force that wants to grow strong cannot bypass them.”

“What kind of force are the Twelve Palaces?”

“They are very powerful. The so-called Twelve Palaces is actually a medical organization alliance. They have divided the entire world into twelve regions, each managing a section. This organization, it is said, began researching viruses and various biological agents even before the apocalypse. There are even rumors that the zombie virus was developed by them.”

“Then, what do we exchange with the Twelve Palaces for Potions?”

“A simple exchange is impossible. They are not short on supplies. What they want is our lives.”

“Our lives?” Pan Han was startled.

“Yes! To get a Potion, not only do you need to provide enough supplies, but you also have to become a slave of the Twelve Palaces. That means drinking a Slave Contract Potion. Once you betray them, your body will explode and you will die.”

“Damn! That’s so sinister? Are you guys slaves of the Twelve Palaces?”

“Lord Pan, stop joking. The Twelve Palaces wouldn’t even look at small fries like us. We aren’t even worthy of being their slaves.” When Evolution Potion was mentioned, Qin Zhong looked troubled.

“But you just said you all drank Evolution Potion!”

“The Twelve Palaces still release some of the lowest-grade Evolution Potions; otherwise, if everyone died, it wouldn’t be beneficial to them. As for mid-grade and high-grade Potions, those must be exchanged with your life.”

“So, you’re saying I ran all the way here to build a base, recruit people, and expand territory, just to be a dog for the Twelve Palaces later?”

“Yes!”

“Then I’ll be begging on my knees, won’t I?”

“Even for that, many people want to kneel but don’t even have the chance!”

“Humiliating! Fucking humiliating!”

“May I ask, Lord Pan, what exactly do you want to do?”

“I can’t tell you yet. You’ll understand naturally later,” Pan Han raised an eyebrow.

…The seven people all looked a bit at a loss, staring at Pan Han as if he were an idiot.

“Alright, that’s enough talk. I want to give you two tasks, are you interested in taking them?” Pan Han noticed their expressions were off, so he changed the topic.

“Of course we’ll take tasks!”

“Good! First, within one month, expand your manpower to 100 people. Second, set up a safe house for me in the base. Once this room is ready, only I can enter it.”

“Okay, Lord Pan, as long as there’s food, these two things are easy to handle.”

“Then I’ll be going. I’ll come back in a few days. Cheng Xiao, you drive and give me a ride.”

Cheng Xiao didn’t say a word, immediately went out and started the car.

“Where to?”

“From where I came, to where I go.”

“Let’s go!”

Upon reaching the place where Pan Han had transmigrated, Cheng Xiao dropped him off. Pan Han watched Cheng Xiao drive away before silently reciting the transmigration incantation and returning to his rented room.

He checked his watch; it was only one in the afternoon.

He immediately went to the pawn shop he had visited before, ready to pawn all his gold and silver jewelry first. As for the 20 kilograms of gold bars, he would keep them in his spatial storage for now. Such a large quantity certainly couldn’t be sold rashly.

Manager Wang, who had just woken up from his nap, immediately went to greet Pan Han when he saw him enter.

“Boss Pan, you’re here again!”

“Hmm, I’m very tight on cash lately, can’t make ends meet. I have to rely on the items passed down from my elders to save me! Manager Wang, could you give me a good price?”

“You see, my name is Wang Cheng, how could it not be a success!” Manager Wang said with a smile, leading him to the VIP private transaction room.

Pan Han didn’t stand on ceremony. After sitting down, he took out all his gold and silver jewelry.

Manager Wang saw that there was a lot of goods. It seemed this month’s performance was secured. His commission was as steady as a dog.

“Boss Pan comes from a wealthy family; these are all valuable treasures!” Manager Wang complimented.

“You’re too kind!”

“Alright, please wait a moment. I’ll have the appraiser give a definitive answer.”

Ten minutes later, Manager Wang came out again.

“Your gold jewelry is fine, all pure gold. It weighs 400 grams. The diamond ring and sapphire ring are also top-grade goods.”

“Absolute pawn,” Pan Han didn’t waste words.

“Alright!”

Pan Han naturally didn’t care if these diamond and sapphire rings were truly top-grade goods, nor did he know their prices. He just wanted to sell them as quickly as possible, so whether Manager Wang cheated him was irrelevant.

“This time, I’ll give you a total of 250,000,” Manager Wang gave the result five minutes later.

“You’re making 200,000 with tears in your eyes, aren’t you?” Pan Han joked.

“Not at all, not at all, truly not. We always follow the rules,” Manager Wang said with a smile.

“Alright, transfer it to this card. I’ll leave once it’s in my account.”

“Please wait a moment. I’ll issue the receipt and make the transfer for you.”

Ten minutes later, Manager Wang left the pawn shop.

He looked at the text message on his phone, the 250,000 had arrived. He immediately went to a large supermarket.

He needed to frantically purchase supplies and quickly build the base.

Since he would be buying a lot of things this time, he directly found the supermarket’s manager. He planned to make a bulk purchase as a major customer.

“100 boxes of luncheon meat, 100 boxes of compressed biscuits, 100 boxes of instant noodles, 100 boxes of self-heating rice, 100 boxes of cola, 100 boxes of self-heating hotpot, 100 boxes of canned fruit, 100 boxes of nuts, 100 bags of rice, 100 bags of flour, 100 boxes of pickled vegetables, 100 boxes of beer, 100 boxes of liquor, 100 cartons of cigarettes.” Pan Han listed these items first. He actually bought them according to his own taste, as he also needed to eat in the apocalypse. He tried to ensure the taste was sufficient. As for tobacco and alcohol, they should be very effective for winning people over.

“Okay, Boss, thank you for your business. Give us an address, and we’ll deliver it for free.”

Pan Han immediately realized he had no place to receive the delivery. With so many supplies, his shared apartment wouldn’t fit them. It seemed he would have to rent a warehouse first, and then use the warehouse to secretly take them away.

“No rush on the delivery. I’ll pay you first, and then I’ll send you the address.”

After paying 100,000 yuan, Pan Han left. He needed to go rent a warehouse first.

However, he knew an agent from when he was looking for a place before, and that agent happened to have warehouse listings. This money, who earns it doesn’t matter, right?

Subsequently, Pan Han contacted Old Wang, the agent.

Old Wang, upon hearing that Pan Han wanted to rent a warehouse, didn’t delay at all and immediately started making arrangements.

Before dinner, the warehouse was secured. A warehouse 16 meters long, 8 meters wide, and 4 meters high was acquired. The warehouse’s location was deliberately chosen in a remote suburb, costing 4,300 yuan per month. Pan Han waved his hand and directly paid a year’s rent.

After the handover was complete, Pan Han sent the address to the supermarket manager, asking him to arrange delivery for tomorrow.

With everything done, Pan Han looked at his card; he still had nearly 300,000 yuan.

“Maybe I should buy a car,” Pan Han muttered to himself.