vncnus Chapter 73 Procurement
Chapter 73 Procurement
Because Fengbo Village is located at a border, electronic devices cannot be used.
With the most common online transaction channels becoming obsolete, cash transactions have become the mainstream.
The advantage is that you don't have to worry about exposing your personal information because you bought a few items. The disadvantage is that if you want to buy high-value items, it is troublesome to take out tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of yuan in cash at once, since no one would carry hundreds of thousands of yuan around.
In response to this situation, the Explorers Agency has launched a payment voucher service.
Explorers can purchase "checks" of corresponding denominations at the [Yiyu] convenience store in the present world.
To avoid financial disputes, these checks are only valid within the various border areas under the Explorers Headquarters.
If you haven't spent the money, you can get a refund through the counter in the Explorer's Hall, just by paying an extra service fee.
Of course, this service is free for members of the Explorers Headquarters.
Determined to make a big purchase, Yu Jing exchanged 200,000 yuan at a convenience store.
They then headed straight to the Bureau of Investigation's shop in the commercial area.
The environment of Fengbozhai commercial district was significantly different from the taverns and slums that Yu Jing had seen before.
This area is home to strongholds and shops of various factions. The buildings on both sides of the street are generally taller than those in other areas, and each has its own unique style. Yu Jing often sees explorers wearing the same uniforms walking together on the street.
In addition, what is particularly eye-catching are the various recruitment notices posted at the entrance of the shops.
We are currently in the golden age of exploring other worlds. Anyone who can come into contact with other worlds, regardless of their strength, is considered a valuable talent by most organizations. At the very least, they can be engaged in logistical work for exploring other worlds.
Yu Jing glanced at a few notices; the benefits were all quite good, even generous.
In particular, organizations with large businesses in the real world openly state in their notices that as long as you join them, not only will the explorer himself receive high treatment, but his family will also enjoy various benefits in the real world.
However, any explorer with a modicum of sense should be able to guess what revealing information about themselves and their families means.
If they want to back out later, facing organizations that possess the identity information of your entire family and are backed by major financial groups in the world, can they... no, should I say dare to resist?
To put it bluntly, there's only one reason why financial groups are willing to offer concessions to explorers.
That is why they are confident that they can earn back a hundredfold or a thousandfold from these explorers!
In comparison, the Explorers' Headquarters was much more conscientious. At least all the rules and regulations were laid out in the open, and the treatment one could earn depended entirely on one's own ability. Yu Jing was somewhat glad that they were the first ones he came into contact with.
Before long, following the instructions in the newcomer's handbook, they found the shop that the Bureau of Investigation had set up in Fengbo Village.
The entire procurement process went even more smoothly than expected.
As mentioned before, the Bureau of Paranormal Investigations, backed by the entire country, has no shortage of funds; what it lacks is data on the use of its products in various exotic environments. Therefore, as long as explorers are willing to cooperate with them in conducting product research, the price is quite affordable.
Yu Jing didn't hesitate much before deciding to buy the necessities for his exotic adventure at their store.
After some deliberation, he finally chose the deluxe exotic exploration package.
Originally priced at 50000, now on sale for only 39998! It includes a complete set of wilderness survival gear, a special drink for quick hydration, energy restoration, and a temporary boost to bodily functions; an energy bar that lasts half a day (though the taste isn't great); and a portable first-aid kit containing various potent medications, including not only first aid supplies but also adrenaline injections, combat stimulants, powerful painkillers, and other enhancement drugs...
It wasn't until Yu Jing finished reading all the descriptions on the menu that he realized why the Explorers Headquarters had specifically reminded newcomers to buy logistical supplies from the shop opened by the Bureau of Paranormal Investigations.
The reason is simple: these things are just too good to be true!
As a time traveler, Yu Jing could only say that he was completely ignorant of the scientific research level of this world.
The fact that smart electronic products cannot be used in foreign lands does not mean that various drugs made with biotechnology are ineffective!
Modern multinational pharmaceutical corporations have long set their sights on the various unknown creatures that have appeared in foreign lands, and have spared no expense in investing massive amounts of money to research various potions suitable for exploring foreign lands. The official research departments are no exception.
In order to maximize the exploitation of exotic resources, the only item that can enhance the explorer's strength in a short period of time is a potion.
Yu Jing could only obtain the drugs that the Bureau of Paranormal Investigations could sell to the public.
The effects of the injections actually supplied to internal personnel are estimated to be even better, and may even have some special functions.
With the logistical supplies in hand, all that remained was to customize the expedition clothing.
This time, Yu Jing chose the Skywalker Group's flagship store in Fengbozhai.
Skywalker Group is a giant in the clothing industry in the modern world, with military combat uniforms and wilderness exploration clothing being its areas of expertise.
The outfit Yu Jing bought online had already suffered multiple damages during her visit to the castle ruins. Rather than spending time repairing it, she decided to buy a new one and opted for a custom-made service.
While maintaining the original appearance, the materials and processes used in its production have been upgraded in all aspects.
The shop quoted a final price of 33000 for a complete head-to-toe makeover, plus two free shirts with excellent defensive capabilities.
After clothing and logistical supplies were secured, it was time to update weapons and equipment.
The beginner's guide recommends Giant God Technology in this regard.
Yu Jing, who possesses the Bone Sacrifice Short Sword, doesn't have a high need for such items. His marksmanship doesn't allow him to use those high-precision sniper rifles, so he prioritizes shotguns and various props that can unleash powerful damage at close range.
Especially the latter, don't forget that Yu Jing now has a "fearless" cannon fodder underling.
High-explosive grenades, incendiary bombs, and flashbang grenades should be prepared in abundance, and used as a suicide squad once we enter the alien land.
I won't feel bad about dying anyway, since there are three empty slots for [Undead Slavery].
If it doesn't do it, ghosts will!
In addition to the above, Yu Jing specifically asked the clerk if the store sold silver bullets.
After several battles with alien monsters, he knew very well that ordinary bullets had very limited killing power against them.
Silver bullets are undoubtedly the best choice for fighting against the monsters filled with negative energy in the alien land of Blood Healing.
With it, Yu Jing can wield a knife in his right hand and a gun in his left, letting the monsters know what it means for times to change in battle!
As long as he could buy it, Yu Jing was even prepared to be ripped off.
However, the results of the inquiry were disappointing.
The shop does sell silver bullets, but they sell custom-made silver bullets, which are not the same as the silver bullets that Yu Jing found on that explorer senior that are specifically designed to attack negative energy monsters.
The latter can be considered a supernatural item to some extent, otherwise it wouldn't be recognized on the Torch Watch's "Items" page.
Unable to buy the item he wanted, Yu Jing had to settle for second best and bought several dozen armor-piercing rounds suitable for the caliber of a revolver.
Then I decided to try my luck in the slums, hoping to buy some special items that would help with my upcoming adventures in other lands.