Chapter 405 - 209: The Bigwigs, Tier Two Zerg Eggs, Replica

Chapter 405: Chapter 209: The Bigwigs, Tier Two Zerg Eggs, Replica

The corners of Han Yuxin’s mouth lifted slightly as she regarded the fawning Hu Fei before her. She kept her words brief:

"Let’s go. City Lord Lin has already arranged a welcome luncheon for everyone..."

At the start of the apocalypse, she had been nothing more than an underling in Hu Fei’s employ. Now, in the blink of an eye, more than two months had passed, and their respective strengths and positions had undergone a heaven-and-earth-shattering change.

Both had seized the business opportunity in the live Zerg trade.

The only difference was that Han Yuxin saw herself as one of Lin Feng’s employees, while Hu Fei, clinging to his merchant’s principles and self-interest, regarded Lin Feng as nothing more than a trading partner for mutual gain.

But in the live Zerg market, where demand far outstripped supply, whoever could deliver them in large quantities was the true dominant player.

To this day, Lin Feng not only controlled a massive number of Tier Two Zerg Eggs but also commanded an enormous Tier Two Battle Group.

It was even rumored that he himself had already entered Tier Three, becoming the sole Tier Three Awakener among all human survivors on Blue Star...

After shaking hands with Han Yuxin, Hu Fei realized that she had already entered Tier Two and become a powerful Tier Two Awakener. When he then saw the grand welcoming party lined up behind her, he was again flooded with immense regret.

His choice to leave had been based on the belief that the Federation, however weakened, could still hold on for several more years. After all, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse; a great nation wouldn’t be so quickly stripped of its power by the rising Awakener factions all over the country...

For the first month, this had proven true. No matter how strong Tier One Awakeners were, they couldn’t withstand the concentrated fire of modern weaponry and massed soldiers.

But no one could have expected that with the emergence of Tier Two Awakeners at the end of July, the superhuman power they displayed would shatter the very foundation of the old ruling order.

A single, fully-armed Tier Two Awakener could easily kill hundreds of Tier One Awakeners. No number of soldiers could pose an effective threat, forcing even the Federation’s high command to adopt a policy of appeasement and recruitment.

And Hu Fei, unable to provide a channel for Tier Two live Zerg, gradually lost his once-lofty status in this environment of collapsing order.

This was why this trip was his last chance.

However, Han Yuxin paid little mind to the entourage accompanying Hu Fei. Even though they had several Tier Two Early Stage Awakeners among them, in the current Jin City Base, such individuals were considered the lowest rung of the upper echelon, barely worthy of notice.

After all, even the management personnel responsible for logistics and civil affairs in the city had entered Tier Two.

This only served to highlight Jin City Base’s overwhelming power—that even those in non-combat administrative roles were granted the precious opportunity of Tier Two Awakening.

Following Han Yuxin’s party, amidst the enthusiastic welcome of the crowds at the docks, the representatives of the various factions who had come to negotiate entered the five-star hotel by the riverfront, their expressions a mixture of uncertainty and apprehension.

A grand and lavish luncheon was already waiting.

To facilitate discussions with the base’s management, the luncheon was served buffet-style. Fish, shrimp, and other river delicacies were, naturally, in unlimited supply.

In addition, there were chickens, ducks, geese, and sheep that survivors had scavenged from the towns and fields to the north. Under Betty’s management, a breeding system was now gradually being established, providing a steady, albeit small, supply of eggs and poultry.

Aside from the river delicacies, which were a rare sight for those from the Northwest, the other meats held no appeal for these faction representatives. They held positions of power in their own bases and were certainly not short on generous food supplies.

Thus, upon seeing the buffet-style luncheon, many of them revealed expressions of disdain and contempt.

The luncheon was hosted by Han Yuxin and Betty. Li Ran, representing the base’s military might, was also in attendance, discussing his experience fighting the Zerg Race on the front lines with Awakeners and former colleagues from the rear.

But from start to finish, the guest of honor—the City Lord of Jin City Base and leader of the Thirteenth Division—did not make an appearance.

After a long wait, the awkward atmosphere in the hall was finally broken by the arrival of the fleet’s Supreme Commander, Chen Yanyan.

After she informed Han Yuxin and Betty that Lin Feng was busy, Han Yuxin slowly walked up to the podium, raised her glass, and offered an apology:

"The City Lord has a personal matter to attend to and is temporarily unable to join the luncheon. However, as a token of his apology, he has sent a precious Tier Two Nutrient Liquid for everyone to sample."

As she spoke, Chen Yanyan had a subordinate wheel a flatbed cart into the banquet hall.

On the cart rested a refrigerated container.

The Organic Nutrient Liquid had to be kept at zero degrees Celsius for long-term preservation; otherwise, its effects would slowly dissipate as it spoiled.

Under the watchful eyes of all present, a soldier opened the refrigerated container and took out the preservation case from within.

It contained ten liters of a milky-white Nutrient Liquid, weighing more than ten kilograms. Its high density was the reason it hadn’t frozen solid, despite being stored at sub-zero temperatures.

As the latches on the case were snapped open, a faint, fresh fragrance wafted out.

Of course, an ordinary person would not be able to smell it. Only Awakeners, with their powerful olfactory senses and the instinctual craving of their own cells, could detect the extremely faint aroma.

Han Yuxin continued, explaining its effects:

"I’m sure you’ve all heard something about Tier Two Zerg Eggs. Not only can they allow a Tier One Late-Stage Perfect Awakened to break through directly into Tier Two, but the Organic Nutrient Liquid contained within them also has many other wonderful uses..."

"For instance, drinking it can enhance one’s Physique and Power. Consuming a large amount of this Nutrient Liquid can compensate for humanity’s inherent physical shortcomings, allowing one to become a true Tier Two Awakener who meets the breakthrough requirements for both Physique and Spirit!"