162: I want ten thousand, am I dreaming?

Chapter 162: I Want Ten Thousand! Am I Dreaming?! (Please keep reading)

For these major bases, the most precious resource is their soldiers.

These individuals possess highly trained combat abilities, and every loss pains the Chief.

Despite a round of overall strengthening, most of these people are now generally second-order ability users, but this level does not guarantee their safety.

In case of an emergency, the second-order ability level is still not enough.

And too many crystals are needed to advance to the third order.

Promoting hundreds of thousands of soldiers to the third order is a very significant number.

Currently, all bases still owe Lu Zheng a large sum of crystals, and they can barely meet their daily consumption needs, so it's impossible for all soldiers to collectively advance.

While Lu Zheng's Armor Summoner is expensive,

it can be paid for later.

As long as they can possess third-order combat power, ten second-order crystals a month are easy to acquire.

Originally, eliminating a large insect swarm required ten thousand soldiers. If all of them were promoted to the third order and protected by armor, then one or two thousand would be enough.

On the same day, five or even ten insect swarms could be cleared out.

This means the efficiency of acquiring crystals will greatly increase.

Then, a loan of ten second-order crystals a month is nothing.

It's a sure profit.

The key is that it can also protect the soldiers' lives and reduce casualties.

"Mr. Lu, our Kyoto Base wants ten thousand of these Armor Summoners, using the loan method."

Wang Shengbang was the first to speak.

Qiu Keqin immediately followed:

"We also want ten thousand."

Fang Qiankun, the Chief of Xishan Base, chuckled:

"We'll take five thousand for now."

Tang Jinsong, the Chief of Tianquan Base, said in a sorrowful tone:

"Mr. Lu, our base just experienced that kind of incident, and you know we're in a difficult situation. Please give us two thousand Armor Summoners first to help us through this tough time!"

The Chiefs of various bases all clamored to get a batch of summoners first.

For Lu Zheng, the more people in debt, the faster he could accumulate crystals and advance to a higher level.

This was a good thing.

But he couldn't let these people think that obtaining a summoner was easy, so after feigning deep thought, he said:

"How about this, I don't have many summoners on hand right now. I'll give you all the remaining ones, and I'll work hard to make more tonight. Tomorrow, I'll gather a hundred thousand summoners for you to distribute yourselves."

"The price is the same as advertised; no bargaining."

Currently, the combined military forces of the major bases have approximately 1.4 million combat personnel.

Even if only professional soldiers are counted, there are still over a million.

One hundred thousand summoners were clearly not enough.

But they also understood that matter does not appear out of thin air, and condensing these summoners would consume a lot of Lu Zheng's energy.

So, having one hundred thousand already made them very satisfied.

It was immediately decided.

And Wang Shengbang promised to repay the first month's loan, which was one million second-order crystals, within two weeks.

One hundred thousand summoners, in groups of one thousand, were distributed to each base to form armored combat teams, advancing personnel rescue and crystal acquisition efforts.

Lu Zheng's women, of course, already had a summoner.

Ji Muxue was very surprised after seeing this item.

This thing was almost identical to her superpower, making her wonder if Lu Zheng had copied her superpower and then created this item.

After all, its timing was a bit too coincidental.

She didn't think deeply about this matter. Regardless, she had already followed Lu Zheng, and the stronger Lu Zheng was, the better it was for her.

"Let me lead the armored combat team! I have experience in armored combat, and I also want to continue killing bugs and protecting more people."

Ji Muxue said earnestly to Lu Zheng.

Someone with such a sense of responsibility and purpose could not simply enjoy a good life on the cruise ship.

Seeing so many people still struggling in dire straits outside, her heart could not be at peace.

Moreover, she also enjoyed fighting and needed combat to gain pleasure.

Lu Zheng did not want to change Ji Muxue.

Everyone is different, which is why there is value in including them on the cruise ship. If everyone's personality and appearance were identical, it would be boring.

"Alright, you go! I'll arrange a position for you to utilize your talents."

In fact, many of his women are also fighting on the front lines now.

For example, Ye Hongxiu, Gu Lengyue, Gu Miantang, Xiong Jiner, Zhang Ningzhu, and so on.

They only return to the cruise ship to enjoy themselves during meals or when Lu Zheng summons them.

Normally, they lead a group of subordinates to fight against Night Demons and bugs.

Lu Zheng usually gives them a sum of crystals, but not much, unless it's for someone like Shi Xueqi, whom Lu Zheng himself needs.

They have to earn extra crystals for themselves or their families, or to use as chips when playing mahjong, all through their own combat.

Ji Muxue received Lu Zheng's support, hugged and kissed Lu Zheng for a while, then left contentedly.

After she left, Lu Zheng continued to absorb crystals while pondering.

Ji Muxue's situation reminded him that those who should be taken, but are not by his side, should be taken quickly, otherwise they might be in danger.

The time with Ke Xueying, he had to intervene himself to help her escape a disaster.

He should take her in sooner.

Thinking of this, he directly used the teleportation array disc to arrive at Kyoto Base, and then appeared beside Ke Xueying.

At this moment, Ke Xueying was comfortably leaning on the sofa.

She had just moved with her subordinates from the Fire Glazed Guild to the Aerial Safe Zone of Kyoto Base, renting a clean and bright house.

In this kind of space capsule room, it was like before the apocalypse, with a sofa, a refrigerator, a television, and air conditioning.

Although the TV had no channels and the refrigerator was empty, at least she could lie on the sofa and enjoy the air conditioning.

This was already a rare luxury before.

And all of this came from one man, a man who created a city in the sky, like a miracle descending.

She groggily opened her eyes, then froze.

Because the person she had been dreaming of actually appeared before her.

She was not unfamiliar with Lu Zheng's appearance.

After learning that it was Lu Zheng who had saved her twice that day, she specifically obtained photos and videos of Lu Zheng, so she recognized him at a glance.

She got up and walked towards Lu Zheng, reaching out to touch his face.

She murmured softly:

"Am I dreaming?"

"If so, then be bolder."

Saying that, she slowly leaned in, a warmth spread, and the next moment, she felt her waist being embraced, and she fell onto the sofa.

"It's, it's real!?"

Ke Xueying sobered up and quickly pushed Lu Zheng away.

Lu Zheng did not resist, but instead let go of her, then said with a smile:

"You initiated it, why are you pushing me away now?"

Hearing this, Ke Xueying's face turned crimson.

"You, you're really Lu Zheng?"

"That incredibly powerful Mr. Lu?"

Lu Zheng did not answer, but instead raised a hand and summoned two parrots to the doorway.

Seeing these two mutated parrots, Ke Xueying had no more doubts.

She gritted her teeth and pounced on him.