Wasteland: My Items Can Be Infinitely Upgraded-Chapter 577 - 280: Reserve Members, Recruiting Upper Class, Private Slaves_2

Chapter 577: Chapter 280: Reserve Members, Recruiting Upper Class, Private Slaves_2

Protecting the Upper Class is protecting oneself.

Only by changing the Oasis leadership’s stereotype about the Upper District can Rong Yan’s future plans proceed smoothly.

As someone from the Upper Class herself, she knows this very well:

"Although some of the Upper Class squander their lives away in the Upper District, this behavior doesn’t represent all of the Upper Class."

"For instance, I have worked hard for forty to fifty years to finally gain the chance to escape my fate as a sacrificial offerer."

"This effort and the cost I’ve paid are far more exorbitant and profound than other Evolvers in the Oasis."

"The Oasis Church, to prevent the evolution of the Upper Class, employed the strictest measures, and I had to compete with over a thousand peers for that one and only chance for advancement."

"The brutal elimination rate is tens of times higher than Evolvers from other villages in Oasis Town."

"Just in my batch, there were over a dozen Upper Class members like me who strove hard, whose evolutionary potential and strength were not inferior to mine."

"In the end, it was with the help of my late husband, who was willing to sacrifice himself and use fraudulent means, that I secured the opportunity."

"And when the truth was found out, he hadn’t even reached seventy when the Church chose him as a Sacrificial Offerer and sent him to the stage of the Moonlit Ceremony, where he was burned alive to ashes!"

At this point, Rong Yan, who has firsthand experience of the cruel fate of the Oasis Upper Class, becomes emotional and tears up as she speaks.

Lin Feng looks at the woman who has suffered so much in life, thinking that perhaps such experiences are what transformed her into the strong woman she is today.

She also values her son and daughter greatly, willing to use her life savings to save them both.

But this is precisely the result Lin Feng wanted.

Without any weaknesses or leverage, Lin Feng wouldn’t easily trust others.

Rong Zhiyun steps forward, gently comforting her mother’s shoulders.

Once she’s composed herself, Lin Feng finally speaks to the two of them:

"If there are still people in the Upper District willing to work hard, then accepting them as reserve members might be feasible."

"But let’s be clear first: the recruited... no, the rescued members must have no ties or connections with the Three Major Villages, especially the Li Family. Their backgrounds must be clean; otherwise, even if they infiltrate, I’ll sell them as slaves to the Slave Market in the Holy City."

"As for the number of recruits, let’s set it at eighty for now."

"After this, I will go to Lord Bishop to request additional quotas for taking Upper Class members. If the number isn’t enough, we can also select some valuable ordinary Upper Class people, such as those with good looks."

"Those suitable for being sold at a high price in the Slave Market."

"Since we’ve decided to recruit a batch of the Upper Class, we might as well get involved in a slave trade deal to earn some startup funds in the Holy City."

After finishing, Lin Feng looks at the woman deep in thought beside him and slowly speaks:

"Arrange this matter as soon as possible. Once the arena competitions end, I’ll take them off the Oasis Battleship and integrate them into the Wasteland life ahead of time with the convoy in the back."

"At that time, Rong Zhiyun and Rong Xuan will also go together."

Rong Yan nods, then stands up and solemnly promises the man in front of her:

"Understood! From today onwards, I am willing to cooperate with my children and join Leader Lin’s team, dedicating my efforts to the future of the convoy!"

Lin Feng nods, and with that settled, he almost finishes the Level 20 braised horse meat on the table.

He drains the remaining drink in his cup in one go and then picks up the food box containing fifty pieces of high-quality evolutionary dried meat before leaving.

Rong Yan is about to bid farewell, but Lin Feng waves her off:

"No need, get to work quickly."

"Soon, Oasis Town will be changing tides. When I return next time, it’ll be time to leave the Oasis Battleship. Those in the roster from the Upper Class must gather and leave the Battleship with me, heading towards the convoy behind."

Rong Yan nods and watches Lin Feng leave.

After the man leaves for a while, the mother and daughter finally breathe a sigh of relief. Rong Zhiyun is the first to speak:

"Is what he said true? Will Lord Bishop really agree to his terms and allow him to take over eighty Upper Class members?"

If Lin Feng can rescue her brother, he can certainly rescue herself, but Rong Zhiyun is deeply skeptical about the quota for eighty Upper Class members.

After all, it’s not just a few people; it’s eighty, and with each slave’s average selling price at fifty thousand, the total value of these Upper Class members amounts to four million points.

According to the standard price of a Level 20 Evolution Agent, calculated at twenty thousand points per dose, it’s enough to exchange for twenty Tier Two Basic Evolution Agents or twenty Level 20 Source Materials.

If calculated with Rock-Horned Horse meat, the fifty kilograms of Level 20 Rock-Horned Horse meat her mother just offered, normal Level 20 evolutionary dried meat costs a thousand points per kilogram.

Four million points could buy four thousand kilograms, a full four tons of Level 20 evolutionary dried meat, enough to support a Tier Two Early Stage Evolver’s expenses for ten years.

The entire stockpile of Level 20 evolutionary dried meat in Oasis Town is less than a fraction of that amount.

With four tons of evolutionary meat reserves, Lin Feng’s team could support at least ten Tier Two Early Stage Evolvers, a strength sufficient to challenge Oasis Town.

Therefore, Rong Zhiyun feels that Lin Feng’s plan is a bit far-fetched; how could the Church agree to relinquish such a significant benefit?

But upon hearing this question, Rong Yan shakes her head:

"Leader Lin’s current status in the Oasis can already determine the victory balance of this conflict. The Church will definitely use all means to win him over."

"It’s just a small hundred of the Upper Class, less than one-twentieth of the total. If just this condition ensures no damage to the Oasis Battleship, it’s entirely worthwhile for the Church."

"After all, as long as the Li Family and others are dealt with and the industries of the Three Major Villages are handed over to the Church, it can fully compensate for this condition."

As she speaks, Rong Yan suddenly changes her tone and sternly advises:

"Leader Lin’s strength, even in the front Holy City, is a top-tier presence in the Central Gang District, especially with his firearms superpower, a unique ability that major gangs covet."

"His future is limitless, and even a Tier Three King must take him seriously."

"It’s impossible to survive in the Oasis now. Although I made arrangements for a retreat in the Holy City years ago, our family is ultimately weak, with an evolution level but lacking combat capability..."

"Even if rooted in the Holy City, we’ll face threats and humiliation from other Evolvers and must find support."

"Leaders with high potential like Lin Feng are rare. In the Holy City, he would have been recruited and absorbed by major gangs or large forces, treated as an honored guest."

"Zhiyun, life may be long, but opportunities to change destiny are scarce, perhaps once in a hundred years..."

"This is our family’s chance to defy fate, your only chance in the future."

"From now on, you must adjust your mindset. Lin Feng is not only your leader but also your master, one who can decide your life and death with a word."

"Don’t forget that the Upper Class he’s bringing along are also slaves granted to him by the Church, all equipped with death collars, becoming his private slaves."

"So, let go of that ridiculous pride and arrogance. The Upper Class are merely pigs in captivity, but you now have a real chance to shed this identity..."

"As long as you can please Lin Feng, becoming a powerful Tier Two is entirely possible!"

After that, Rong Yan leaves, calling her trusted aides to start selecting suitable recruits from her network of connections.

Leaving Rong Zhiyun to clean the table, she is caught in hesitation and struggle.

Meanwhile, after leaving the cafeteria, Lin Feng heads straight to the Church District, enters the church, traverses the secret passage, and finally returns to the Command Control Room.

The second round of arena competitions is about to begin.