Chapter 382: The Black Rock Merchant Guild's Decision, The Hidden History of the Vampire Clan

"All wounded personnel, proceed to the treatment room immediately. The logistics department must quickly collect everyone's clothing sizes and distribute cold-proof garments..."

Er Xiao, as the commander in charge of logistics, swiftly arranged accommodations for the members of the Big Gold Tooth Brotherhood.

Everyone in the Recruit Training Camp was lending a hand, some moving supplies, others relocating vehicles.

It was exceptionally busy.

Carmen also presented the settlement plan for the Big Gold Tooth Brotherhood.

Yu Yuan gave it a brief look. Essentially, it involved completely dispersing them and integrating them into other teams.

"Handle the specifics as you see fit. The only requirement is that there must be no discrimination. After all, the Big Gold Tooth Brotherhood is just the beginning. In the future, other factions, even people from other worlds, will join. We must lay a solid foundation from the very start."

"In our ranks, there is only one scenario that leads to different treatment: military merit. Those with outstanding military achievements naturally enjoy many privileges and benefits..."

"I'll pay close attention to that point!" Carmen nodded.

"The day after tomorrow is when the Pioneering Group departs. These next two days, we must work quickly to enhance the Pioneering Group's strength. This includes the other soldiers as well; they must complete their promotion to [Basic Infantry] as soon as possible—this is a hard requirement. Later, selections for the Pioneering Group will also be made from these [Basic Infantry]."

"Additionally, it's time to start selecting individuals with special skills. Talents in areas like mechanical repair, data programming, animal husbandry, and cultivation... begin the initial screening! There are many who excel in combat and fighting, but rare talents like these should be placed in more suitable positions...."

"Good, leave that to me!"

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Afterward, Yu Yuan escorted Zhou Yuan back to the Black Rock Caravan and then returned directly to the shelter.

Zhou Yuan, however, immediately sought out Yuan Lang and recounted everything he had witnessed earlier.

Finally, with a solemn expression, he looked at Yuan Lang.

"Brother Yuan, this is our only chance. Right now, we can still establish a close connection with the Lord, but what about after Green Forest City is completely under the Lord's control? The gap between us and the Lord's core forces will only grow wider."

"Furthermore, although our survival supplies are still relatively abundant, that's only because the Lord has supported us twice. What do we do after we've consumed our supplies? We can't just keep asking the Lord for more!"

Yuan Lang deeply exhaled a puff of smoke.

He had actually been considering this matter himself, just as Zhou Yuan said.

The situation in Green Forest City had long since become something he couldn't handle alone.

"Old Zhou, are you suggesting we also join the Black Shield Police Department? But you should know, the brothers here aren't particularly enthusiastic about combat. Taking up arms now is a last resort. Sending them into battle would essentially be sending them to their deaths!"

"Brother Yuan, but in an environment like this, where is truly safe?"

"Take this Extreme Cold disaster, for example. If not for the Lord's early warning, our Black Rock Caravan's situation wouldn't be much better than the Big Gold Tooth Brotherhood's, perhaps even worse!"

Zhou Yuan let out a deep sigh.

"I saw with my own eyes at Big Gold Tooth's place... several areas had been turned into makeshift morgues. Hundreds of corpses frozen there. That scene was truly..."

"Just thinking that, if not for the Lord, many of our brothers would also be like frozen pork carcasses, piled up in rooms like cold storage... it fills me with dread..."

"We can explain our situation to the Lord. I believe what the Lord needs is our attitude. As long as our attitude is correct, the Lord won't send our brothers to their deaths."

Zhou Yuan's words, each one hitting the mark, clarified and solidified Yuan Lang's previously hesitant thoughts.

"You're right! We can only rely on the Lord now. Only by closely following the Lord's footsteps do we have a future..."

"Old Zhou, you're correct! We'll do as you say. Whether the Black Rock Caravan continues to exist is not important. Formally joining the Lord's ranks is the right choice now."

At this point, a look of relief appeared on Yuan Lang's face.

"This is fine too. We've been working for the Lord anyway. Formally joining his ranks means you and I can finally put down the burdens on our shoulders. It might even be more relaxing."

"You..." Hearing Yuan Lang's words, Zhou Yuan was somewhat torn between laughter and tears.

But upon careful thought, wasn't that exactly the case?

Once all the brothers were integrated into the Black Shield Police Department, the two of them wouldn't have to worry about the survival of the hundreds under their command anymore.

They would only need to complete the tasks assigned by the Lord.

After exchanging a glance, both men burst into hearty laughter.

At this moment, they felt no lingering attachment to power, only the relief of having a heavy burden lifted.

"Achoo~~ Achoo~"

Yu Yuan was reading the book he had retrieved from the Mountain Stone Shelter, "Blood Duke and the Secret History of the Blood Clan."

He sneezed twice in succession, leaving him baffled.

Then, he received a message from Zhou Yuan.

[Zhou Yuan: The President and I have discussed it. We wish to formally join your ranks, bringing all the brothers of the Black Rock Caravan with us. Whether it's fighting in other worlds or undertaking other tasks, we will follow your unified arrangements in everything!]

Yu Yuan's eyebrows rose slightly. To be honest, he was somewhat surprised.

However, upon reflection, it seemed reasonable that Zhou Yuan and Yuan Lang would make such a decision.

Clearly, they had been influenced by what they saw today at the Recruit Training Camp.

But he wasn't particularly concerned. It was naturally better if the Black Rock Caravan wished to join the unified management.

[Wolf Den · King: Are you certain about this decision? Once you join, there will be no more Black Rock Caravan. You will have only one identity: my soldiers.]

[Zhou Yuan: Lord, we are certain. We only hope you won't mind our weak combat strength.]

[Wolf Den · King: Good, understood. Maintain your current status for now. I will make arrangements later.]

Ending the conversation, Yu Yuan chuckled softly.

This Zhou Yuan fellow's mind was really quite sharp, seizing the opportune moment to assess the situation.

No wonder Yuan Lang trusted him.

"Fine! In that case, the material transport team can be arranged ahead of schedule!"

The matter of the Black Rock Caravan was just an interlude for Yu Yuan.

His attention returned to the book before him, "Blood Duke and the Secret History of the Blood Clan."

"To think the Blood Duke wasn't actually a Blood Clan Progenitor, but rather had an antagonistic relationship with the Blood Clan. Now that's interesting!"

"Blood Duke and the Secret History of the Blood Clan" was a Silver-tier book.

For players, Silver-tier items only had one source: Silver-tier Civilization Treasure Chests.

Since this item came from a Civilization Treasure Chest, its credibility was very high.

Zhi Zhi was currently perched on Yu Yuan's shoulder, also reading with great interest.

For it, any secret knowledge could become nourishment to enhance its strength.

"However, both the Blood Duke and the Blood Clan use Blood Energy and can manipulate blood. Perhaps that's the very reason for their enmity."

Making this speculation in his mind, Yu Yuan turned to the next page of the book...