End of World’s Businessman
Translator: Spring Flowers BL
Translator's note: I decided to continue with this translation, I'm in love with this novel and the mtl is difficult to read, I'm translating as I read.
Wu Ye opened the control panel. After exchanging points in the morning for basic protective clothing, a large truck, and other items, his points had plummeted from 112,000 to just over 68,000. Additionally, he had already spent more than 300 orange crystals. During the acquisition of armored vehicles, he managed to recover 20 orange crystals, leaving him with a total of 957. However, by using the 300 crystals, he missed out on earning the equivalent of 170,000 translucent crystals and now had only 130,000.
In the five days spent in Qingmin, the group collected approximately 1,400 orange crystals, 2,400 red crystals, 9,000 crimson crystals, 11,000 pink crystals, and over 14,000 translucent crystals. In total, this amounted to about 410,000 translucent crystals.
During the process, the system frequently assigned Wu Ye random tasks, such as hunting level-3 zombies or using combined techniques with allies. These missions earned between 50 and 100 points each. Through these tasks alone, Wu Ye accumulated over 20,000 points. Otherwise, he would have even fewer points now.
Although it seemed like Wu Ye earned a lot of points in Qingmin, they were spent quickly. He used more than 40,000 points just to exchange for ammunition and grenades. Ten bottles of basic repellent lasted only half an hour. Each bottle cost 100 points or 2 translucent crystals. Over those days, he spent more than 40,000 points on repellents, which was an almost indescribable pain.
To store the crystals' energy, Wu Ye exchanged 4 basic-level medium insulation boxes, spending 20,000 points and 20,000 translucent crystals. However, each box could only store up to 3,000 crystals, and the four were only enough to hold the orange, red, and crimson crystals. Fortunately, Wu Ye had already used half of the pink and translucent crystals for ammunition and repellents. Otherwise, escaping from Qingmin would have been impossible.
In total, Wu Ye spent between 150,000 and 160,000 points in Qingmin. While others rested, he and Qin Wuhua kept fighting. In the end, almost all the points he earned were spent. He had 20,000 to 30,000 points before going to Qingmin, earned over 20,000 from random tasks, but now had only 68,000. After days of effort, he had only saved 10,000 points, less than he would have earned in a regular hunting area.
Of course, not everything could be calculated this way. The insulation boxes, individual rocket launchers, and weapons he exchanged for could still be reused. Even the three basic protective suits could be used for some time.
Although he didn’t retain many crystals, the real gain was in the supplies the group brought back. The large truck they loaded carried goods estimated to be worth 1 million translucent crystals. As the leader, Wu Ye would keep 80% of this amount.
The problem was that his points were still insufficient. Exchanging five bottles of basic genetic repair solution for Ah Li would cost 50,000 points and 500 orange crystals. This would leave Wu Ye with only 18,769 points and 457 orange crystals. Additionally, two techniques for Qin Wuhua – Lightning Cultivation Manual (Volume 1) and Basic Lightning Control Technique – would cost 20,000 translucent crystals, 600 orange crystals, and another 10,000 points and 300 orange crystals, respectively. Wu Ye also wanted to exchange for two strengthening pills for his parents, each costing 3,000 points and 300 red crystals.
If he made all these exchanges, he would be left with only 2,769 points, about 40,000 translucent crystals in assets, and his points would drop to three digits! Furthermore, he had already advanced 57,000 translucent crystals as compensation to the families of 18 deceased members. In the end, he was essentially in deficit.
"QAQ! Money is never enough!"
Wu Ye stared at the control panel while calculating, feeling miserable as if he had returned to square one!
But then he realized he had completed a mandatory mission: “Obtain Supplies in Qingmin.”
Seeing the word "Completed" glowing on the panel, his previously low morale immediately soared. He was about to click to claim the reward when Qin Wuhua and the rest of the group approached.
The supplies had already been recorded and stored in a warehouse. Everyone wanted to split the crystals quickly so they could rest. According to the plan, 40% of the total crystal value, approximately 160,000 translucent crystals, would be distributed among Qin Wuhua and the other 17 group members.
Since the team had formed spontaneously and most used firearms to hunt zombies, it was difficult to calculate individual contributions accurately. After hearing Ji Yun’s data, Wu Ye said: “Our group was formed by chance, and we still need to establish rules and distribution plans for the future. For this time, the distribution will be as follows: each of the 17 members will receive at least 7,000 translucent crystals. Those with special abilities will receive an additional 1,000 per power level – 2,000 for level two. Our only level-three member, Qin Wuhua, will receive all remaining crystals due to his exceptional contribution. Any objections?”
Of the 17 members, 11 had special abilities, and 6 were ordinary hunters. Wu Ye’s proposal ensured that those with abilities were appropriately rewarded without undervaluing the contributions of others. Moreover, Qin Wuhua had fought alongside Wu Ye while the rest rested, accumulating valuable crystals.
The compensation Wu Ye offered was far superior to the initial agreement, and he had ensured everyone’s survival in a deadly situation. Faced with such fair distribution, no one dared to object.
Wu Ye had made it clear from the start that he would not distribute orange crystals or the even more valuable yellow crystals to the group. Therefore, most of the crystals the members received were red, crimson, or pink.
After everyone took their share and left, Wu Ye called Zeng Xin and Chen Zhaoyang over. He wanted to know more details about the robbery of their store and how much money was left in the store's account.
Zeng Xin recalled the events and said: “That afternoon, after Xu Yan and Chen Baoguan returned, news started spreading that you and Zhou Sheng’s team had been attacked. When Zhaoyang and I heard this, we realized things were bad and decided to close the store and go home. But before we could finish packing, a group of people entered the store and started breaking and stealing everything they could.”
Wu Ye frowned and asked: “What about the patrol officers?”
Zeng Xin shook his head: “The patrol officers didn’t care. After the incident, Zhaoyang and I went to them to complain, but they said only the store owner could file a formal complaint to initiate an investigation.” It was clear these excuses were just pretexts.
Wu Ye asked: “Did you recognize anyone among the thieves?”
Chen Zhaoyang replied: “Yes, one of them was Li Fengxian. He had visited the store a few times to buy cigarettes and is one of Xie Yudong’s men. He was the one who took that bottle of Chanel from the store.”
Wu Ye knew the name Xie Yudong very well. He was the same person who tried to take Li Minsheng’s wife by force, beat him into incapacity, disrupted his move to the capital base, and expelled him and his son from Lan City. Xie Yudong was known for being greedy and cruel, using his special abilities to stand on equal footing with Ji Xiang, which earned him a position as one of Lan’s five main administrators. Since then, he did whatever he wanted in the city, with a reputation even worse than Chen Baoguan, the “Bloodthirsty Madman.”
Among the five administrators of Lan, Xie Yudong, a former security guard, was known for being the most petty and greedy. Wu Ye wasn’t surprised to learn he was involved. However, what truly bothered him was Ji Xiang’s attitude. At best, Ji Xiang wanted to appease both sides and avoid conflicts. At worst, he was clearly protecting and covering for Xie Yudong. This made it clear Ji Xiang didn’t take Wu Ye seriously.
Ji Xiang had even offered a one-month grace period to Li’s group, portraying himself as a “benevolent hero.” But to Wu Ye, this was just a façade. He had already paid dearly to rent a mansion and owed Ji Xiang no favors. However, to others, it seemed like he owed his position to Ji Xiang.
All of this made Wu Ye feel extremely frustrated. And this frustration only grew now that he had formed his own team, gaining respect and leadership.
For a moment, Wu Ye imagined what it would be like if one day he managed to take full control of Lan, suppressing everyone who now challenged him. After this fantasy, he returned to the matter at hand: “And Zhou Sheng? What was his situation?”
Although the level-four zombie was likely drawn by Zhou Sheng’s subordinates, his team’s sacrifice ultimately helped Wu Ye and the others escape. If Zhou Sheng hadn’t pierced the zombie’s eyes, it would have been much harder to evade it. For this reason, Wu Ye had a better impression of Zhou Sheng than of Xu Yan or Chen Baoguan. Moreover, Zhou Sheng and his team had already “fallen” in Lan, which sparked more curiosity and a bit of sympathy in Wu Ye.
Zeng Xin shared everything he knew about Zhou Sheng’s situation.
Wu Ye, irritated, exclaimed: “Damn Xie Yudong, he’s truly despicable! I want you to leave the city and look for Zhou’s parents and children. When you find them, bring them here. I want to see what that Xie can do against me!”
Wu Ye was filled with anger. Learning about what happened to Zhou Sheng’s family stirred a sense of solidarity in him. After all, he had already helped Li Minsheng’s family, so what were a few more people?
“Yes, boss!”
In Qin Wuhua’s eyes, there was a dark glint. He wasn’t afraid of Wu Ye clashing with Xie Yudong. What worried him was Wu Ye not getting involved in the dispute!
The more Wu Ye became entangled with the world around him, the harder it would be for him to break free when he wanted to.
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