Ji Yucheng, of course, wasn't a boy toy. He was a Federation parliament member.
The reason why he stayed in the water treatment plant's dungeon, based on what he said, was purely an accident.
Jiang Chen had always been confused when he heard the word Federation.
In the modern world, his hometown was next to Hongcheng. Perhaps it was because he often went there, but he always felt it was just a small place. And it was in such a small place that there were actually two factions.
Federation? Empire?
Just from the name alone, it was much more domineering than the three letters NAC.
Could it be that this world's Hongcheng was larger? But from the map, he didn't see much difference compared to the modern world.
"We are different from the evil Empire. They are just a group of raiders, thugs, and even a group of mutated humans. Whether it is technology or system, we are far superior to them." When he mentioned Empire, the parliament member was instantly filled with righteous indignation.
Right now, he already changed back to his original suit and sat across from Jiang Chen in the barracks of the military outpost.
Before the conversation began, Jiang Chen told him he was the captain of AS Order and represented NAC to discuss cooperation and trade. When he heard NAC came with a peaceful purpose, the parliament member immediately expressed his welcome and strongly recommended to Jiang Chen to cooperate with Federation and stay away from the evil Empire.
"Is that so? I'll take it that way for now. " Jiang Chen jotted down a few things in his notebook, twirled the pen in his hand, and tapped the table with the tip. "There is one thing I don't understand. In Wanghai, mutated humans are the enemy of all survivors. We compare them to cannibals. Why can Empire … accept them?"
Jiang Chen originally wanted to use the word "tolerant", but he changed it after some thought.
Ji Yucheng gulped down a mouthful of tea and smacked his lips in enjoyment. He had never tasted such delicious tea before. The refreshing aroma was not something mutated tea could compare to.
When he heard Jiang Chen's question, disdain toward Empire flashed across his eyes.
"Accept? Ha! Those scum have forgotten the dignity of humans. But it's not their fault. Raiders are raiders after all. Perhaps they smelled a familiar scent from the mutated humans? "
"We need objective information," Jiang Chen said impatiently.
Hearing the impatience in her voice, Ji Yucheng restrained himself a little.
"To put it simply, they set the rules in their own territory. For example, mutants are born with violent tendencies. They allow those mutants to exercise 'limited violence' on lower-class people and call it family bonding, "Ji Yucheng teased.
"What a strange rule. If it was a Wanghai survivor, they would've flipped the table and pulled out their weapons. "Wang Zhaowu couldn't help but interrupt.
"The situation here in Hongcheng is different from your side. The area in front of you is the main battlefield. Whether it is the density of the xenogeneics or the number of firearms left, your side is much higher than ours. You guys have also noticed that the people from the water treatment plant gang are using homemade rifles, "Ji Yucheng explained.
"How big is their territory?"
"From the west of the lake all the way to the east of Gan River, half of the city is their territory."
"Population?"
"150,000."
"More than half of the survivors in Hucheng, looks like you guys are weaker than them?" Jiang Chen laughed.
Ji Yucheng hurriedly added.
"You can't say that. They occupy the most fertile land and are brothers with the mutated human tribe. They put chains on the ordinary survivors. Although we have the upper hand in terms of equipment, they have too many people. And recently … "The council member hesitated before he continued.
"Recently, they are still discussing allowing cannibals to eat humans in order to recruit the cannibals into their ranks."
Perhaps Ji Yucheng felt that his statement was not objective enough. He glanced at Jiang Chen and carefully added, "Of course, the people who are eaten are limited to the cannibals' own slaves."
Jiang Chen and Wang Zhaowu looked at each other.
"Are you not going to ask about Federation's situation?" Ji Yucheng asked in a quiet voice.
"No need." Jiang Chen waved his hand. "We'll see for ourselves soon."
"I'm willing to be your guide." Ji Yucheng smiled fawningly.
"We'll talk about this later." Jiang Chen waved his hand in annoyance.
Just then, the curtain to the barracks was lifted and Sun Xiaorou in kinetic skeleton walked in.
"There are survivors outside the barracks. They claim to be the emissaries of Federation."
"Is it Xu Chengwei?" Ji Yucheng's eyes lit up as he immediately asked.
Sun Xiaorou looked at Jiang Chen and after receiving confirmation from his eyes, she nodded to Ji Yucheng. "I think that's the name."
"He is the chief of staff of our Federation's president. I can introduce him to you." Ji Yucheng looked at Jiang Chen and smiled, revealing his white teeth. "He's probably here to negotiate with the people from the water plant clan. But now that I've been rescued by you, the ransom belongs to you. "
"We don't think you can pay much ransom. In return for saving you, I only want to ask you two things. "Jiang Chen took out the notebook from his pocket." Quantum Computer Research Institute, Doctor Sun. "
Unfortunately, council member Ji couldn't give Jiang Chen an answer that satisfied him.
Doctor Sun was in the capital of Empire. Other than that, he knew nothing. As for the quantum computer research institute, he had never even heard of it before.
But the visiting chief of staff Xu made up for Jiang Chen's regret as he gave Jiang Chen a satisfactory answer to both questions.
"The quantum computer research institute is in the Green Cloud High Technology Park within Empire's controlled territory. There are security robots inside. Other than some pre-war quantum computer production technology and equipment, there is nothing worth recycling. "
For most survivors, advanced technology like the quantum computer was worthless.
"Doctor Sun currently lives in Qingshan Stadium, which is the capital declared by Empire. Rumor has it that Doctor Sun is not a real human, but a digitalized human. Because he has lived in the stadium for eighteen years, his appearance hasn't changed. The lone travelers and merchants that pass by all have high evaluations of him, whether it is his medical skills or his character. "
"Very interesting information." Jiang Chen nodded, pleased. "Thank you for your cooperation, chief of staff Xu."
"It's nothing." The skinny man shook his head and scanned the door. He lowered his voice and continued, "But in return, we hope you can do us a small favor."
"Just say it, as long as I can help," Jiang Chen said with a smile.
"Ji Yucheng's head."
"No problem … Wait, what did you say?"
"He is in your hands now. For you, this should be easy."
The glasses on the bridge of his nose reflected a cold light. The triangular eyes were like a venomous snake.
Xu Chengwei put a bulging bag on the table.
"There are 310 crystals in here. Mr. President wants to buy his life."
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