67: Visit the Hilltop Village

The two drove all the way back to their shared apartment, and as soon as Yan Xiaoli entered, she eagerly engaged him in a deep conversation.

After their conversation, Pan Han lit a cigarette and entered his sage mode.

"Why did you suddenly think of starting a film and television company?" Yan Xiaoli asked, getting straight to the point after she had recovered.

"I have too much money and nowhere to spend it!" Pan Han exhaled a smoke ring and said seriously.

"You have a lot of money, I believe that now! But nowhere to spend it, I don't believe that!" Yan Xiaoli also lit a cigarette, and the two of them, like two goldfish, blew smoke rings at each other.

"You're as sharp as a monkey!" Pan Han, having been seen through, slapped Yan Xiaoli's inner thigh.

"Tell me the truth, is it really just for me that you're opening a film and television company? I believe that even less." Yan Xiaoli didn't feel any pain; instead, she latched onto the topic, digging for answers.

"Actually, I watched a lot of Korean movies a while ago and felt they had some of the style of old Hong Kong movies. But our domestic films are a bit lacking. I thought, we need to reverse this situation," Pan Han said with a serious expression.

"Hmm, anyway, a lot of young idols now just recite '1234,' and their acting skills are completely terrible," Yan Xiaoli said earnestly when the topic of acting came up.

"Also, the film and television industry is quite profitable! And you can meet beautiful women! Why not invest?" Saying this, Pan Han stroked Yan Xiaoli's chin again.

"Hmph! Profitable? I don't think so. It hasn't been very prosperous in recent years; you haven't seen the companies that have lost money!"

"Anyway, I'm going to invest, and then you'll be the female lead!" Pan Han didn't care about her opinion and stuck to his guns.

"I think you're still going for the beautiful women, aren't you?"

"What, are you afraid you can't keep an eye on me?"

"Once you become the boss, how many young girls will actively flock to you! I can't keep an eye on you!"

"I watch the show, not the people!"

"Oh, oh, oh, look at you, so capable!"

"Anyway, once the film and television company is established, I won't manage anything. My only requirements are to focus on acting skills, focus on positive energy, and focus on the Dragon Kingdom spirit. You just need to work towards that direction!"

Pan Han wasn't really boasting; he genuinely wanted to spread the Dragon Kingdom spirit throughout the world through film and television! He also wanted to conquer the world with values, just like Hollywood!

The two of them chatted and dreamed like this, even discussing creating their own Oscar-like ceremony in the future.

It wasn't until dinner that evening that the two of them got out of bed. Pan Han took Yan Xiaoli out for a big meal, and then found an excuse to go do something.

Yan Xiaoli knew he disappeared periodically but didn't ask much. So, the two parted ways.

Pan Han drove the car to the parking lot, turned off the engine and lights, and seeing no one around, he instantly teleported to Dawn Base.

On the second floor, in the small room, space fluctuated, and Pan Han appeared.

It was also nighttime on the apocalypse side.

Qin Laoda and others were chatting in the main hall on the first floor. After several previous operations, all the guard posts were now manned by slaves.

Pan Han went downstairs to the hall, and everyone quickly stood up to greet him when they saw him.

"Lord Pan is here!" everyone greeted.

"Mmm! Just came to check it out." Pan Han waved his hand and greeted everyone.

Everyone was already used to his appearing and disappearing mysteriously. Last time, after Cheng Xiao asked him, she also reported to everyone.

"Has Wei Monk returned?"

"He just came back an hour ago," Qin Zhong replied.

"Good, call him over. Ask about the situation at Mountaintop Stronghold."

A few minutes later, Wei Monk appeared in the hall.

"Come, Heshang, tell us about the situation over there." Pan Han pulled out cigarettes and distributed them to everyone.

Everyone saw that it was another meeting, so they quickly took the cigarettes and sat down steadily.

"Lord, it's like this, Mountaintop Stronghold is still quite cautious about us. They said they still need to consider it," Wei Monk said.

"Did they accept the things?"

"They did."

"Qin Laoda, what do you think?" Pan Han turned to ask Qin Zhong.

"It's understandable! They can survive now, so they're not too willing to take risks and come out," Qin Zhong took a puff of his cigarette and expressed his opinion.

"What's their current specific situation?" Pan Han continued to ask Wei Monk.

"The number of people has decreased; estimated to be around 500. I heard they encountered a wave of mutated beasts before, and lost quite a few people."

"Were they good to you?"

Wei Monk naturally knew what Pan Han meant, so he said proudly, "They still trust me quite a bit. I got along well with them before."

"What do they need most now?"

"Food is fine. They just lack weapons! They are basically self-sufficient now, but they don't have extra supplies to exchange for weapons."

"Hmm, so should we send them a batch of weapons?" Pan Han tried asking.

"Lord, inappropriate! We cannot wantonly increase the threat capability of other forces," Qin Zhong clearly objected.

Pan Han had a change of heart and realized Qin Zhong was right.

Before Mountaintop Stronghold formally submitted to him, he couldn't give them weapons, otherwise, they might become a threat later.

"So, did they say when they would consider it until?"

"They said as soon as possible."

"Eight out of ten, they're just giving us the runaround," Qin Zhong concluded.

"I think so too." Pan Han felt that waiting like this would likely lead to no follow-up.

"I'll go in person tomorrow."

Everyone was a bit surprised to hear this! Slaves, well, you can just buy them; why bother fighting with Mountaintop Stronghold?

"Lord, why do you insist on recruiting them?" Cheng Xiao was a bit puzzled.

Pan Han's real intention was to meet Reich and Ma Ji. But he couldn't say it directly, so he chuckled and said he trusted Wei Monk and wanted to provide everyone with an opportunity to develop the base.

Heshang, hearing this, immediately vowed to take Mountaintop Stronghold for the base.

Qin Zhong and the others saw that it was not good to directly refute this situation, so they agreed to go and see tomorrow.

"Lord, tomorrow, Heshang and I will accompany you. Others will stay at the base," Qin Zhong said.

"Good, bring some more canned food."

After Pan Han made his decision, everyone went to sleep, preparing to get up early and head straight to Mountaintop Stronghold.

The night passed uneventfully. The next day, Pan Han and the two others took dozens of boxes of canned food, got into an off-road vehicle, and set off.

After driving for about a hundred kilometers, they arrived at the foot of the mountain.

At the base of the mountain, a small guard tower was already visible. This was Mountaintop Stronghold's outpost.

On duty today was Pastor Gabriel leading the team, and he and Wei Monk were old acquaintances.

The two met and exchanged pleasantries.

Pan Han, hearing that this was Gabriel, couldn't help but take a few extra glances.

Unfortunately, he was completely different from the person in The Walking Dead; this Gabriel was a tall young man.

Although he was scruffy and in ragged clothes, his nobility and elegance were still evident.

"Old Gabe, this is our Lord Pan," Wei Monk enthusiastically introduced his old comrade.

"Hello, Lord Pan," Gabriel bowed to Pan Han.

"Hello, Pastor," Pan Han returned the greeting.

"Please wait a moment, everyone. I will report to Reich."

"Alright. Pastor, please proceed."

While Gabriel was reporting, Pan Han surveyed the mountain range before him.

Xiliang Mountain was thin and tall, exceptionally steep. The mountain range rose abruptly from its base, as if pushed up by something. The entire mountain was covered by a type of large yellow plant, looking like a huge ear of wheat from a distance.