mesbooks Chapter 6 Trading the Universal Fuel!
Chapter 6 Trading the Universal Fuel!
Chu Yao nodded and began opening the 20 green "excellent" blind boxes.
A green light flashed, and the item appeared. It was indeed much more upscale than the white one.
The food is no longer just simple self-heating rice, but rather steak sets, eel rice, and even small, self-heating hot pots wrapped in exquisite tin foil that look very appetizing.
The portions are more generous, and it comes with a vegetable salad and fruit (apples, oranges, etc.). Each green food package is labeled "Shelf life: 30 days, nutritionally balanced".
Besides food, they also gave out quite a few practical items: five sets of brand-new, comfortable thermal underwear that were even adaptive in size?
Three thick windproof jackets, two large packs of wet wipes and hygiene products, and even two sets of simple toiletries.
What caught Cao Shuang's attention the most was that 20 of the 20 green boxes contained 20 portions of "all-purpose fuel"!
"This is great! This is much better than the white box!"
Chu Yao picked up a self-heating hot pot that was still warm, sniffed the tempting aroma, and her stomach rumbled involuntarily. Her face showed undisguised joy.
"Hmm, not bad. Drive the blue one."
Cao Shuang nodded in satisfaction. The supplies in the green box were already enough to significantly improve his quality of life. He didn't care much about the 20 portions of universal fuel and casually put them aside.
Finally, it's time for the main event... 5 rare blind boxes radiating azure light.
Before long, all the blue boxes were opened!
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After opening all five blue crates, the haul far exceeded expectations: a total of 75 servings of premium rations, 50 servings of all-purpose fuel, plus an AK-47, five magazines, two grenades, as well as miscellaneous items such as an entrenching tool, a first-aid kit, and tobacco and alcohol.
These are clearly much more valuable items!
However, what Cao Shuang cared about more was that weapons had actually been unleashed!
AK47 and grenades!
Cao Shuang looked over.
Lying in the box is a black assault rifle with an industrial aesthetic: an AK-47!
Next to it were five magazines loaded with gleaming yellow bullets! The cold metallic touch exuded a chilling aura of carnage.
This isn't a toy, it's the real deal!
Next to it are two dark green, pineapple-shaped things—hand grenades!
There's also a brief instruction card: [Fragmentation grenade, trigger delay 4-5 seconds, effective kill radius 15 meters. Use with caution.]
"Hiss—" Even Cao Shuang gasped. A grenade! This thing is a deadly weapon with a wide area of effect!
If used well, it can turn the tide at crucial moments; if used poorly... everyone is doomed.
He picked up the two grenades with extreme care, feeling their heavy weight and cold shells, then found a relatively safe place to put them away separately, and told Chu Yao not to touch them under any circumstances.
Adding to what they had already provided, their current list of supplies is quite impressive:
Enough for two people to eat various kinds of food for almost half a year, practical clothing and cleaning supplies, 20 + 50 = 70 servings of universal fuel, and most importantly... a gun and grenades!
Chu Yao was so happy she almost fainted. Looking at the packed back of the carriage, a mix of immense joy at escaping a desperate situation and lingering fear made her eyes well up with tears.
"We...we have so much stuff now! That's wonderful! That's really wonderful!"
But Cao Shuang smiled and corrected Chu Yao.
"No, no, no...you're mistaken, it's not us...it's my supplies!"
Chu Yao looked puzzled. What's the difference?
Cao Shuang was too lazy to pay attention to this naive and innocent school beauty for the time being.
His thinking was realistic; there were more supplies, but the carrying capacity and defensive capabilities of this Wuling Hongguang were still fatal weaknesses.
Moreover, 70 units of universal fuel... to him, a cheater with unlimited energy, is no different from 70 bricks; they just take up space.
It's time to turn them into something truly useful.
He clicked on the [Trading Channel] next to the regional channel.
The area was even more bustling, with countless people trying to exchange all sorts of strange and wonderful items for what they desperately needed.
Food, water, and fuel are the most readily available currencies, especially fuel, with purchase requests appearing at breakneck speed.
Cao Shuang thought for a moment and then edited a message to release:
[For Sale: All-purpose fuel.]
[Requirements: Vehicle upgrade/modification parts, advanced tools, special items, rare materials.]
[Note: Fuel is limited; highest bidder wins. No nonsense or moral blackmail, please.]
The moment the message was sent, it was like pouring cold water into boiling oil; the entire trading channel exploded instantly!
"Holy crap! All-purpose fuel? Really? How many big shots are there?"
"Me! Me! Me! Boss, look at me! I have a Class B SUV tire that I swapped out for a Level 2 run-flat tire! How about two portions of fuel in exchange?"
"Help, boss! I only have one electric scooter, and it's almost out of power! Can I trade you my ancestral jade pendant for some fuel? It's really pretty! (Blurry photo attached)"
"Brother~ I have something good! I'll send you a private message to show you the picture. How about exchanging it for some fuel?"
"Get lost, you upstairs! Hey bro, I have a basic vehicle repair kit, trade it for some fuel!"
"Please, sir, have mercy! My car is completely out of gas, stuck at 235 kilometers, and the fog is less than 50 kilometers away! Please, just give me some fuel for free! I'll do anything for you! I'm a high-ranking executive in real life, I'll give you a million! No, ten million! (crying emoji)"
"Me too, sir! Please help my child! My wife and kids are in the car, and we're out of gas! Please have mercy!"
The messages were flooding the screen, including legitimate transactions, attempts to swindle people with their looks, and a large number of attempts to morally blackmail and play the victim.
Those distress messages were written with heartbreaking sincerity, making one's heart ache upon reading them.
Cao Shuang quickly browsed the transaction information, her eyes calm to the point of being cold.
He ignored those who pleaded for help. It wasn't that he was cold-blooded, but on this death-defying highway where millions struggled, kindness was an extremely luxurious and dangerous thing.
If we save one today, a hundred or a thousand will flock in tomorrow.
His fuel doesn't come from a strong wind. Once he exposes his identity as a "fuel tycoon" or shows a tendency to be overly kind, he will definitely become the target of public criticism and won't even know how he died.
His goal is to strengthen himself, to survive, and to live a better life.
Soon, several messages caught his attention.
A user with the ID "Auto Repair Old Wang" wants to exchange a complete set of blueprints for a "High-Grade Alloy Bumper Bar (Level 1 Reinforced Component)" plus some materials for 5 units of fuel.
It was explained that this bumper can significantly improve frontal protection and resist low-speed collisions, and its installation may improve the vehicle's rating slightly.
Another user with the ID "Lucky Dog" wanted to exchange one [Item Card: Level 1 Anti-collision Bar (Solid)] for 5 units of fuel.
This card can be used directly on vehicles to instantly generate and install Level 1 crash bars, without the need for blueprints or installation.
Anti-collision bars! This is exactly what Cao Shuang desperately needs right now! His Wuling Hongguang only has a defense rating of 5, it's as fragile as paper, and it could be destroyed with just one bump.
Prioritize defense.