Embers Ad Infinitum

install a can-opener? Besides, with its strength, it won’t be a problem to forcefully open it.”

“Ooo.” Shang Jianyao looked eager.

After confirming that the two items were fine, Jiang Baimian handed over Left Bank Manor’s deed and the batch of supplies.

As for how to transfer ownership of the manor in the future, Lehman had his ways.
He didn’t need them to appear and only needed them to provide the necessary information.

As for the large sum of Oray, the Old Task Force—who had mortgaged the old military exoskeleton to the Blackshirts yesterday—had already deposited it into the bank account Lehman had given them.

Lehman watched his subordinates put away the various supplies and heaved a sigh of relief.
“Phew, it’s finally done.”

He then took out a stack of colorful printed items from his pocket.
“These are the tickets to the aristocratic VIP room you wanted.
The earliest one is three days later.
Heh heh, I should’ve left First City by then.”

“Not bad.” Jiang Baimian smiled and took the stack of tickets.

…

At noon, the five Old Task Force members sat in their modified jeep outside Wolf’s Den and watched the noisy fast-food restaurant on the first floor and the busy Su Na, Li Qiong, and the others from afar.

Ever since Left Bank Manor was handed over to the Old Task Force, this fast-food restaurant named Cass had officially opened.

Su Na and the other Ashlandic prostitutes used a value-for-money strategy.
Even the given name was the smallest currency denomination in First City.

They relied on their resource channels and the advantage of cooking on a large scale to make the slogan ‘cheaper than eating at home.’ If not for this, the fast-food restaurant wouldn’t attract a large number of dockworkers and the surrounding lower-class citizens.

On this matter, Su Na and the others showed maturity that exceeded Jiang Baimian and the others’ expectations.
For example, the rye bread they sold was always the lowest price in the nearby area, but it wasn’t so low that it made it impossible for local citizens to run a bakery.
At the same time, they would also give a complementary cup of cold water—as long as customers chose to eat in their shop.

Therefore, the fast-food restaurant’s business became better and better as their fame gradually rose.
The pots of dishes and reserved bread that were prepared in advance could be sold out in less than an hour.

Of course, they didn’t earn much money.
They could, at most, maintain a balance and have a little surplus.
The greatest benefit was that the restaurant owners would never starve.
No matter what, they had something to eat.

Over the past few days, there had been no lack of people coming to cause trouble.
However, Wolf’s Den still belonged to the Blackshirts in name.
There were also many Blackshirts who ‘helped.’ Su Na and the others easily dealt with them, but this also made them hone their marksmanship harder and train their bodies.

Long Yuehong looked out the window and unknowingly smiled.
“From the looks of it, they look spirited and energetic despite all the exhausting and busy work.”

He turned around and asked, “Shall we greet them?”

Jiang Baimian shook her head.
“There’s no need.
We’ve now offended the Anti-intellectualism Church, so it’s best not to contact them if we can avoid contact with them.
Little White, drive.
Let’s go to Terrence and exchange for the military exoskeleton.”

Although Shang Jianyao had shown his desire to install a mechanical arm, the item was indeed useless to the Old Task Force for the time being.

Red Wolf Zone, 25 Stern Street.

Terrence’s gaze momentarily froze when he saw the iron-black multi-purpose mechanical arm.

“You can return the military exoskeleton to us,” Jiang Baimian said.

Terrence retracted his gaze and secretly took a deep breath.
“Alright, no problem!”

At this moment, there was only one thought in his mind: What kind of terrifying team is this?

On the one hand, they had an Awakened.
On the other hand, they had casually produced a military exoskeleton and a mechanical arm.
It was unknown what they had bought using all of that as a mortgage!

Although such a team couldn’t compare to a regular army’s elite team, they were definitely top-notch among Ruin Hunters and gangs!

After a pause, Terrence smiled and probed, “Are you selling these two items?”

Be it the Blackshirts or the Church of Spiritual Transcendence, they had a strong desire for such equipment.

“What do you think?” Jiang Baimian asked with a smile.

Terrence exhaled and said, “I know.
Such controlled items are very difficult to obtain.
Unless it’s out of no choice, nobody is willing to sell them.”

Jiang Baimian thought for a moment and said, “Oh right, there’s something else I need your help with.”

“What?” Terrence instantly became vigilant.
Don’t tell me you want to borrow money again?

Jiang Baimian smiled and said, “I want to buy some hair dye through you…”

She listed the names of many items in one go.
Her goal was to make themselves less eye-catching when watching the gladiator fights like a normal Red River person.

Upon seeing Terrence stunned, Shang Jianyao laughed and added, “Don’t worry—we’ll pay this time.”

He appeared a little excited.

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