Wang Liqiang glared at the three, his voice a low warning. "I don't care what reasons you have, but the mission must come first! Friends, family, everything else has to take a backseat!"
Wu Yin said in a deep voice, "Brother Qiang, calm down first. None of us said we'd abandon the mission. Aren't we just discussing methods?"
Only then did Wang Liqiang sit down again.
However, after a few moments of silence from the four, Wang Liqiang's expression gradually returned to calm.
"My apologies, everyone, I lost control again."
After a long pause, Wang Liqiang suddenly spoke again.
This time, however, his voice was very peaceful, and his expression was devoid of any波澜.
The three visibly relaxed.
Wu Yin spoke again, "It's fine if you're okay. Let's get back to the mission. As for people, I can't find any more."
Wang Liqiang frowned slightly at first, but as if remembering something, he quickly controlled his expression.
Then he said calmly, "But this is already the final step, only one last push is needed."
The three shifted their gazes away from each other.
They all understood this, but reality was indeed awkward. It was at this point that they couldn't find anyone to cooperate with.
Just then, Fan Li's face lit up.
"Wait, maybe we can try the newcomers?"
"Newcomers?"
All three looked over.
Fan Li quickly said, "Yes, the newcomers aren't too weak, and they don't know much about the situation. Besides, if we succeed this time, they'll benefit greatly too!"
The eyes of the three immediately lit up.
What appealed most to them was the phrase "don't know much about the situation."
The less they knew, the greater the possibility of them agreeing!
And what Fan Li said at the end was also true. In the past, it was different, as they were all in the final sprint stage. But now, they were just a little short. If it really worked out, it would be a perk for them.
This seemed incredibly tempting and impossible to refuse!
Wu Yin also said, "If I remember correctly, among the newcomers, there are exactly three team leaders whose strength and abilities are the best among the newcomers."
Isn't this exactly what fits our criteria!
For a moment, smiles spread across the faces of the four.
"Then who should approach them?"
They all looked at Wu Yin.
He nodded and said, "I'll do it. Besides, I have my own people among their team leaders."
The three immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Qiu Wenying chuckled, "If this goes smoothly, we'll be meeting at the main base. I hope we'll have the chance to cooperate then."
At the time point room of the sub-base.
At the main headquarters, all transactions, except for those during the arena battles, had to go through the time point room, which was the small room of Grandpa Qing that Chen Pingfan had brought him to.
At this moment, Li Chonglou was standing at the doorway again.
From the fact that no one was around, it was clear that everyone's time was almost insufficient, and there was no need for this transaction.
The door was always open, and Li Chonglou, standing outside, could clearly see Grandpa Qing still lying there, fast asleep.
After thinking of what to say, he stepped in.
"Senior Grandpa Qing?"
He called out softly, but there was no reaction.
He could only do as Chen Pingfan did and shake the person awake.
With hazy eyes, Grandpa Qing recognized Li Chonglou.
"You again, kid?"
Li Chonglou got straight to the point, "Grandpa Qing, did my friend Chen Pingfan buy information from you?"
Grandpa Qing was stunned at first, then quickly reacted, "What, you want to buy information too?"
As he said this, his eyes lit up, because he knew Li Chonglou had time cards with credit!
"Yes, I wonder how much it costs?"
Grandpa Qing's spirits immediately lifted. He quickly sat up straight, tidied his collar and clothes, and put on a standard service smile.
"Kid, you've come to the right person. When it comes to time spent here, I dare say I'm second to no one!"
"Your instructor is that kid Lin Guang, right? I watched him grow up."
Grandpa Qing grinned, full of confidence in his words.
It seemed he had indeed come to the right place. Li Chonglou was also secretly pleased. He had been a little worried that Chen Pingfan might have been tricked by someone.
After all, any long-time resident he knew could have provided the same information.
"Senior Grandpa Qing, I want to know if there's any way to advance quickly?"
"Hmm?"
Grandpa Qing shook his head, "What kind of advancement are you asking about?"
"Advancement to the main base."
Grandpa Qing's expression instantly turned peculiar.
"Have you been here for a day?"
Li Chonglou shook his head.
"How fast do you mean by 'quickly'?"
Li Chonglou thought for a moment and said, "Seven days, at most seven days."
This time, Grandpa Qing didn't speak and suddenly lay down again.
What was going on?
"Grandpa Qing?"
The latter didn't even lift his head. "Kid, if you're looking for fun, please find someone else. I'm practically an old man, what's so entertaining about me?"
Li Chonglou's face darkened.
"Grandpa Qing, I'm serious."
Silence.
After a few seconds, Li Chonglou finally sighed deeply.
"Alright, I understand."
His tone was filled with disappointment. Grandpa Qing couldn't help but lift his head as Li Chonglou was about to turn and leave.
His eyebrows, which were starting to turn white, were tightly furrowed.
"There is a method, but you haven't been here long enough, it's not suitable for you."
This statement was a bit contradictory.
Because he was the one who brought up the topic first, and the seven-day timeframe was fixed. If he were a veteran who had been here for a long time, would he still need to ask him?
After thinking for a moment, Li Chonglou said, "Senior Grandpa Qing, I genuinely want to know. As for whether it's suitable or not, as long as there's a chance to achieve it, I want to know."
Grandpa Qing pondered, "If you insist, it's not that there's no chance."
Li Chonglou's eyes lit up. "Please guide me, Grandpa Qing!"
"Kid, this is a paid service."
Grandpa Qing extended his right hand, rubbing his index finger and thumb together.
He wore a smile, looking like a petty moneylender.
Li Chonglou asked cautiously, "How many time points will this cost?"
"Not much, not much, just a hundred."
Uh, this is probably based on my balance.
The bonus he received was only one hundred time points, and his student card was also arranged by him. He definitely knew whether there was one more or one less point in it.
This was clearly a case of him knowing the exact amount!
He had originally planned to use this time to buy a few days' worth of meals.
However, compared to heading to the main base, supplementary items were insignificant. And would things available at the sub-base not be available at the main base?
Li Chonglou didn't hesitate for too long and nodded directly. "No problem!"
He took out his student card and handed it to the other.
"Hehe, there's surveillance and recording here. You agreed to it yourself, you know."