It was discovered that Wu Fan did not appear outside the other three teleportation arrays.

Even with mental preparation, Ma Ning still sighed softly and said to Yang Bolin:

"Anyway, thank you, Shopkeeper Yang. If you have any news in the future, please inform us promptly.

We will arrange for a team to set up a branch of the Taoshu Commerce Association here in Ziqiong City, possibly focusing on operating a tavern."

Upon hearing this, Yang Bolin was immediately overjoyed.

He patted his chest repeatedly and said:

"Shopkeeper Ma, rest assured, I will take good care of your branch. I will personally oversee this matter!"

According to the agreement with Ma Ning.

All future payments will be settled in Linyuan City.

Setting up a branch in Ziqiong City is actually unnecessary for the rabbits.

Therefore, in Yang Bolin's judgment.

The Taoshu Commerce Association's establishment of a branch in Ziqiong City, specifically as a tavern not conflicting with Purple Treasure Pavilion's business, could only be to release goodwill, indicating their intention to reside permanently in Ziqiong City, suggesting hopes for long-term collaboration.

Since the rabbits had such foresight, Yang Bolin naturally couldn't leave it unacknowledged, and casually bestowed their tavern with a protective talisman.

However, unfortunately.

Yang Bolin once again misunderstood the rabbits' intentions.

In reality, the only reason for the rabbits to set up a tavern in Ziqiong City is:

To gather intelligence!

This idea was actually proposed by Mu Ge not long ago, and it was quickly and unanimously adopted by the headquarters.

After all, the camp's intelligence network in Damo Realm is completely in the dark; they know nothing and are quite passive.

In gaming terms, it's like the fog of war hasn't lifted yet.

For rabbits, who are uncomfortable without a god's-eye view, this kind of situation is simply torturous.

For example, in this bottom-fishing instance.

The rabbits could sell the beast materials at the highest price precisely because they monitored the entire trading market, knowing every penny's movement.

If the rabbits could have known in advance the information about other city caravans reducing in number, the spirit stones earned this time might have multiplied several times.

Not to mention anything else, just the beast corpses in the rabbits' inventory are twice the amount of the Wei Mansion's.

Previously, the rabbits were unaware of the scarcity of beast materials and dispatched a trading group mainly to sell several clusters of earth vein fire and joy sticks.

From a research perspective, they didn't bring these beast corpses for sale.

After all, the previous prices for beast materials were like that; transporting them was troublesome and the profits didn't outweigh the late-stage hamster-like collection obsession of the rabbits.

It's the same in many people's homes; some things are actually useless, but they just can't bear to throw them away.

"This plastic bottle is only worth two cents; why sell it? Might as well keep it for storing vinegar and soy sauce, and if you need it outdoors, you can fill it with boiled water, saving two bucks in the bargain."

— That's roughly the mindset.

But if Lin Li and the others had known in advance that the prices of beast materials would soar, making the profit more than just a few cents, they undoubtedly would have dismantled the beast corpses for materials on the very day.

So, in the end, it's still due to insufficient information channels.

Thus, establishing a stable intelligence station in Ziqiong City, a hub of information exchange, is crucial and necessary for the rabbits.

After delivering the goods, Ma Ning politely declined Yang Bolin's offer to personally escort them to board the Flying Ship.

Seeing this, Yang Bolin did not linger and took his leave.

Once Yang Bolin left, Lin Ziming spoke to everyone:

"We can start packing our stuff. We'll head back to the camp in a couple of days."

According to the tradition of Ziqiong Market, the Flying Ship will return on the next Damo Day after the market opens.

Coming at night, leaving the same way.

The Wei Mansion caravan arrived in Ziqiong City five days ago — 120 hours ago. With all objectives now completed, the commerce guild still has two days of free time.

However, due to the mysterious disappearance of Wu Fan, the guild members are in low spirits, which has led to the cancelation of some planned recreational activities.

Otherwise, according to the original plan, Wu Fan wanted to take Mu Ge and others to the 'Land of Pleasure' to see what the legendary servant looked like.

Yes, just to see, with no other intentions.

While everyone was losing interest.

Only Gu Junming kept leading a group, collecting various information as directed by the headquarters to deepen their analysis of Ziqiong City and the Damo Realm.

Two Huaxia days later.

With everything packed, everyone gathered outside of Ziqiong City again, ready to take the Flying Ship back.

Because Yan Shaohua and the others were using armored cars, these vehicles were currently not suitable for appearing in front of Ziqiong City.

Considering the convoy encountered a small-scale beast attack on the way to Ziqiong City.

Lin Ziming specifically arranged for Wei Qiangsheng and several cultivators to accompany them and handed over several powerful talismans to Yan Shaohua.

The instruction was to use the talismans in response if special circumstances arose.

As for Zeng Gu Cheng, Zhuo Yuanxing, and other researchers, they would travel with the commerce team on the Flying Ship.

Additionally,

Gu Junming would stay in the city with ten warriors, waiting to receive new intelligence... tavern staff, and assist them in liaising with Yang Bolin.

In reality, the most suitable ones to remain in Ziqiong City would be Ma Ning or Mu Ge, but as they previously showed up when selling earth vein fire, and considering the timing, the earth vein fire might be ineffective soon.

Therefore, to be safe, the headquarters decided to pull them back to Chixian City.

The group thus split into three, each setting out for their target points.

Not long after, the Flying Ship arrived.

Everyone quietly queued with the other caravans to board the cabin, no longer as curious as before.

Before entering the cabin, Lin Ziming glanced in the direction of Ziqiong City.

He sighed faintly:

"Wu Fan..."

.......

When the main members of the commerce team returned to the Valley Camp, it was three days after boarding the Flying Ship.

The return journey wasn't all that interesting, quite ordinary.

Unremarkably traveling from Ziqiong City on the Flying Ship to Linyuan City, then taking a transport vehicle from there back to Chixian City.

The only difference was one less manpower.

Because this trip of the commerce team was exceptionally significant and rewarding, Lin Li specifically brought the main leaders of the camp outside the valley to welcome everyone's return.

Screech—

Several transport vehicles came to a steady stop outside the valley.

The first to get off were Zeng Gu Cheng and Lin Ziming.

Wang Qiang and Dai Chaohong supported Ma Ning, who was once again looking listless, closely following behind. Even though it was already past three in the Huaxia timezone, the old man had no more energy for tea.

Next were Mu Ge, Zhuo Yuanxin, and others.

Seeing Lin Ziming, Lin Li quickly moved forward and patted his shoulder vigorously:

"Colonel Lin, welcome back!

The completion of your mission this time far exceeded our expectations, so now we can afford to use some resources without being too frugal on our research end."

Lin Ziming saluted him with heartfelt admiration:

"Captain Lin, honored to accomplish the mission!"

Although he is a soldier, with the influence of the internet and what he's seen and heard recently, he somewhat understands the importance of having trial materials for scientific research.

Especially in the study of unknown phenomena, where disassembly is often necessary to analyze principles, possessing one item versus two makes a world of difference.

He then glanced around the camp and revealed a hint of admiration:

"Captain Lin, the camp has changed quite a bit during this period."

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