Ning Qingyun smiled bitterly because he never liked to owe favors to others, but this time the favor was too big.
He had also inquired before. Although some of the officially announced difficult and very important missions had generous rewards, there had never been a precedent of awarding 10,000 reputation points for one mission, not to mention two small arsenals. The location map and keys, it is obvious that the reward is so generous, not only because of Yan Zishu's face, but also because of Minister Yan Cheng's overtures and wooing.
"Qingyun, don't think too much about it. The news, treasures, and maps you brought out in the Cloud and Mist Secret Realm are all advantageous to my father and the others. Now the experts from the Scientific Research Department have basically mastered the opening of the entrance and exit of the Cloud and Mist Secret Realm. According to the rules, those information maps of yours are priceless treasures. From this aspect, you are a person who has made great contributions to the country and deserve to be treated favorably." Yan Zishu knew that Ning Qingyun was arrogant and was afraid of what he had in mind, so he said quickly.
"Zishu, you don't have to comfort me, I know you mean well." Ning Qingyun and Yan Zishu had a good relationship when they were in school, and he wouldn't change his attitude towards Yan Zishu knowing that Yan Zishu's father was in a high position.
"Haha, let's go. Let's settle the credibility points first and let's talk together." Yan Zishu patted Ning Qingyun's shoulder cheerfully and said with a smile.
With 10,000 reputation points in hand, the Tianhe Mercenary Group was upgraded from a two-star mercenary group to a five-star mercenary group, only one step away from the highest-level six-star mercenary group.
"Qingyun, you'd better go to the Northwest Bay as soon as possible. The earth's crust and ground temperature are changing frequently and are very unstable. There may be a major geological disaster at some time. The army is currently transferring supplies non-stop to prevent changes in the earth's crust. , the area of the earth's surface will further expand." After finishing their work, the two found a teahouse to catch up on old times, Yan Zishu said to Ning Qingyun.
"I've also heard about this. When will the geological disaster break out? Do you know the approximate time period?" Ning Qingyun asked.
"Based on the current situation, it will be safe within two months, but it will be difficult to say after two months." Yan Zishu did not hide anything from him.
Ning Qingyun's face changed slightly. It seemed that time was running out. In addition to the armory in the Northwest Bay that Yan Cheng provided, he also hid a batch of crude oil and thermal weapons smuggled from abroad before the end of the world, as well as a batch of crude oil and thermal weapons stored for investment. The grain imported from abroad is stored in different locations. It will definitely not be possible to take out all these things in two months.
"Qingyun, you should have found your wife and children when you went to Jindu this time, right? Look, you already have children, but I haven't even seen your wife yet?" Yan Zishu complained half-seriously.
"I got married in a hurry, so I didn't tell everyone. I'm sorry." Ning Qingyun said with a smile.
"There has been no news since you left Beijing. Now our old classmates are reunited. If you are free tomorrow, I will hold a banquet in Tianxiang Pavilion to welcome you and your wife. How about it?" Yan Zishu is really curious about Ning Qingyun's wife. What kind of person is he?
Ning Qingyun's relationship with Gong Hanyu attracted a lot of criticism. Later, Gong Hanyu went abroad and Ning Qingyun left Beijing. Now, Gong Hanyu is still single, but Ning Qingyun has a wife and children. The eldest lady of the Gong family may not be willing to accept it.
"Ahem, Zi Shu, I appreciate your kindness, but I still need to ask the immortal about this before I can give you an answer." Ning Qingyun said with an embarrassed cough.
"Okay, okay, if we don't have time, we'll make an appointment next time. Anyway, we're all within the boundaries of the capital. No rush, no rush." Yan Zishu picked up a cup of tea to hide the surprised look on his face.
Didn't it mean that Ning Qingyun's wife was from an ordinary background? Yan Zishu thought that Ning Qingyun would definitely be able to make the final decision on the appointment. If he hadn't understood Ning Qingyun's temperament and didn't bother to lie to deal with it, he would have thought this was an excuse.
"Qingyun, the person you care about has been found now. Do you have any plans to join the army?" Yan Zishu asked.
"Those brothers under me have been following me since before the end of the world. No matter what, I can't leave them alone. I'd better forget about joining the army!" Ning Qingyun shook his head and said.
"Did my father give you the rank of colonel in order to get the things you brought out of the Cloud and Mist Realm?" Yan Zishu asked. Ning Qingyun was not the only one to get a military rank. Another kid from an aristocratic family who decided to join the army also got one. Ranks awarded by the military.
"Yeah, what's wrong?" The colonel's epaulette is now lying in the gem space in Ning Qingyun's hand. This military rank neither receives salary nor has the right to dispatch troops and generals. It is equivalent to an honorary title.
"Your mercenary group is now five-star. Once you reach six-star, you can apply for a station in the safe zone. For a six-star mercenary group, the leader has the rank of colonel. If he is established under the leadership of the group leader, If you make great contributions, you can apply for the establishment of the army, which means that your brothers will still follow you and do not have to be separated into other teams. When the time comes, you can directly obey the orders of the military headquarters and obtain supplies from the regular army." Yan Zishu said.
This is the path that Ning Qingtian's Tiger Mercenary Group follows.
Whether or not to apply for military establishment when the conditions are met is something to consider later. The most important thing right now is how to get the crude oil, food, and thermal weapons back. The armory is in the Northwest Bay, and the crude oil he stored before the end of the world. Here Weapon is in the mountains in the north of Chongzhou, and the location where the grain is stored is not far from the capital. He has the gem space in hand, and he can transport the grain back alone. The other two places are more difficult to deal with. You need to think long term and plan carefully.
"Qingyun, communication is cut off, and monsters descend from the sky, bringing disaster to our world. The light group erupting from the monster allows us to see a new path. Although we can't judge yet, what impact does this change have on us? Call it good or bad, but we have to prepare for the worst, such as extraterrestrial colonization or invasion from another space." Yan Zishu said seriously.
Ning Qingyun nodded. There are now various speculations among the people. There is a lot of information that officials dare not disclose for fear of causing confusion. The more people know, the more pessimistic the conclusions they draw.
"After the upgrade of this winter monster, the threat to us is getting bigger and bigger. Coupled with the active crust, it is very likely to cause serious natural disasters. Life for us humans will only become more and more difficult in the future. In this case Only if everyone unites can we overcome this difficulty." Yan Zi wrote with worry.
