Infinite Ebullience
Chapter 910 - 59: Distributing the Spoils of War

Chapter 910: Chapter 59: Distributing the Spoils of War

Killing two German teams was a major haul, with over thirty pieces of S-grade and above equipment, not including protective clothing that couldn’t be worn.

"Tang Zheng, you do the distribution." This was the group leader’s right, and Dantai didn’t want to overstep, so he yielded the floor.

"No need, you distribute, just do it based on need." Tang Zheng wasn’t so authoritarian yet, and besides, he trusted Dantai to be fair and just. Unfortunately, the special agent shook her head, refusing to agree.

"You do it, let’s not waste more time." Yu Manli stopped Tang Zheng, Pang Meiqin didn’t speak, because she knew that on things like this, Tang Zheng would not favor her.

"Alright then, let’s start with the SS level items, five in total: two Hellfire suits, one Vampire curved knife, one Nightmare Vine Mother Body with armor penetration, and one Demon Viper." Tang Zheng displayed the properties of the five pieces of equipment on a virtual screen projected into mid-air for everyone to see.

Compared to the rest, the Demon Viper had the lowest attack power; it was an auxiliary piece of equipment found on Landeck.

Once activated, it slithers nonstop, its patterns changing with the environment, hard to detect, capable of shielding anyone within its twenty-square-meter range from remote reconnaissance by any SS-grade or lower items, though it’s ineffective against optical reconnaissance like binoculars. It also had impressive reconnaissance capabilities, able to burrow underground and hide among plants over an area of two thousand square meters, and could relay information remotely.

"Dantai and Qin Yan each get a Hellfire suit, the Vampire curved knife for Sister Xin Lan, the Nightmare Vines for Brother Lin, and the Demon Viper also for Dantai." Tang Zheng finished distributing and explained his reasoning, "This is based on the individual’s contribution to the team and their ability to maximize the equipment’s potential."

"This distribution is not bad. Qin Yan is a third-order, she can take a Hellfire suit. Xin Lan is melee, and she hasn’t got a decent weapon until now. As for my suit, it should go to Brother Lin. Tang Zheng, you wouldn’t actually make me, a weapon of team battle, go into melee, would you?" Dantai joked, understanding that Tang Zheng wanted to give him an item befitting his status as the team’s second-in-command.

"Very generous!" Lu Fan gave a thumbs up. The comprehensive performance of the Hellfire was too good; it was top-notch for survival. Dantai’s willingness to give it up earned her admiration.

"I just want the Demon Viper, it makes more sense for me to utilize it. As for the vines, give them to Tang Zheng." Dantai suggested anew.

"Without you all, I would have died." Tang Zheng refused.

"Don’t decline it anymore, without your earlier fight, we wouldn’t have taken down those three. Besides, you can make the most of the vines. If we encounter enemies, we won’t have time to use it and might just get killed." Dantai threw the vines to Tang Zheng, "Anyway, it can regrow a section each week, we can distribute that to everyone later."

Tang Zheng caught it; it was a sturdy vine wrapped in green leaves like jade, with a ball of soft blue fluorescence at the root, squirming constantly, a bit disgusting to see.

"Next up are the twenty-odd S-grade pieces of equipment. If any of you have preferences, feel free to tell me. Don’t be shy." Tang Zheng lightened the ’divide the spoils’ atmosphere, trying to make sure everyone left satisfied.

Qin Yan, Lin Weiguo, and Dantai each got an Emergency First Aid Kit worth one thousand points. The special agent also got an A-Class Beetle assault car as compensation for giving up the Hellfire suit.

Pang Meiqin wasn’t coasting and, along with her seed capture and Mechanical Centipede armor break, had contributed quite a bit, earning her a Light Defense Shield, a Heavy Magnetostorm Rifle, and ten Nanobot Injections. Because of her excellent driving skills, she also received an Apache armed helicopter and a Leopard 2A6 tank.

"There are seven Light Defense Shields in total, but still not enough to go around, so I’ll give mine up." The married lady yielded her Defense Shield and took only an Emergency First Aid Kit.

"I don’t want firearms." The married woman had already received a fair share of equipment and, knowing when enough was enough, kept only a Light Shield and a First Aid Kit.

Gu Xueqi praised the two women in her heart, finding them more gracious and gentle compared to Yu Manli.

Bai Guo got a Moon Shield, an S-Class Moon Blade, and an Emergency First Aid Kit, and coupled with Natural Stupid’s victory in the singles match against Yannick, which had netted her quite a bit of loot, her combat power surged drastically.

"I want the Heavy Gravity Gun, the black gravity balls it fires look pretty." Lu Fan picked a gun, and also got an S-Class Thunder Shield and an Emergency First Aid Kit. Of course, due to the unlimited space of her Alice apron, large war chariots and merchant ships were also stored with her.

"Xueqi has a healing system ability, so the Puppet Crystal goes to her, along with a Heavy Magnetostorm Rifle and a B-Class sweet spring water as a consolation prize." Tang Zheng thought for a moment, then handed her a Space Wristwatch too.

Yu Manli and Ruan Feifei were extremely envious, as they still used Spatial Waistbags, but soon perked up again because Tang Zheng gave the remaining three wristwatches to them and Xu Liangmao.

Though Yu Manli had her schemings, she wasn’t slacking off, so she also received a Light Shield, an S-Class Western Sword, and ten Nanobot Injections.

Ruan Feifei also secured an additional Light Shield, a Heavy Gravity Gun, and ten Nanobot Injections.

Even though Sha Ou was a newbie, she had fought bravely and was rewarded with a Heavy Magnetostorm Rifle, a Light Shield, and an Emergency First Aid Kit.

"Brother Xu, there are no S-Class Firearms left; we’ll distribute one to you next time." Tang Zheng gave the undamaged Terminator and Light Shield to the honest man, along with ten injections as a consolation prize, feeling quite regretful.

"Don’t mind it, I believe there will be more in the future." Xu Liangmao was indifferent, for he knew Tang Zheng would keep his word.

"Jing Xiang, work harder next time." The office lady received just a Moon Blade and two injections, but it was a fair return for her efforts.

"Brother Tang, what about me?" Yao Feng felt gloomy, as if he didn’t even have a single hair on him.

"Next time." Tang Zheng tossed the teen who was suffering from the second-year jitters a Thunderstorm rifle and two injection vials, which was more than what had been initially allotted.

"Hehe, S-Class firearms will soon become standard issue for our team." Lu Fan couldn’t contain his joy, but seeing Xu Liangmao and Biyun without rifles, he patted his chest and guaranteed, "Don’t worry, I’ll definitely get you one, Xu Changtai and Huangfu Xiong haven’t been killed yet."

"You sure talk big." Tang Zheng laughed. If his arm hadn’t been so weak, he would have certainly ruffled the little loli’s head.

"It’s just the protective clothing that’s a bit shoddy, wish the standard issue was Firefly." Although Dantai’s strength had improved considerably, he was still not completely satisfied.

"There are three disposable items left, escape clones, for Yixin, Pang Meiqin, and Dantai."

"I’ll pass, you take it instead, you might need it to support everyone later," Dantai declined, tossing it back to Tang Zheng.

Tang Zheng wasn’t the pretentious type and kept them, but he threw two S-grade powerful recovery pills to the special agent, which he had captured from Landeck.

"Hey, you’re slapping me in the face here, S-Class, although they don’t have a healing effect, they can restore half of your life energy. Everyone saw your wide-range use of Steel Sky, in your hands, the recovery ability is several times mine," Dantai refused once again.

"Don’t make me lose my temper, take them," Tang Zheng still passed them to Dantai.

Seeing that Tang Zheng only took one Nightmare Vine and didn’t touch anything else, all the survivors were full of respect for this group leader. His generosity and openness were qualities that held people’s hearts, because after all, no one wanted to follow a greedy leader.

"Zuo Yi, Qingshuang, take these two space backpacks and the Thunderstorm rifles, as well as the ammo clips. Pick whatever else you need," he said.

The remaining items which were mostly A-Class and B-Class, including a large quantity of ammunition and AT-4s, were such a hassle that Tang Zheng couldn’t be bothered to distribute them and said anyone who needed something could just take it. Everyone naturally took one item each without being greedy.

The newbies all looked enviously at Zuo Yi and Shen Qingshuang, but they knew that these were earned through their fierce effort.

"Thanks, brother," Zuo Yi responded generously, and Shen Qingshuang nodded reservedly. Not being close to others, she seldom showed her true feelings, but she remembered this ’gift’ and was determined to return the favor.

"As for the seeds, distribute them as you see fit." Tang Zheng took three Silver Seeds for later use and left the thirty-something other seeds untouched.

"You’re too generous." Dantai grabbed a handful of gold and tossed it to Tang Zheng, then distributed the rest to everyone.

"All right, the distribution session is over. Let’s eat first, then familiarize ourselves with the new weapons as soon as possible," Tang Zheng said, feeling a bit tired from talking so much. Pang Meiqin immediately took care of him, bringing out the tastiest food.

"Just some porridge is fine, for everyone," Tang Zheng declined, knowing this was not a time to play favorites.

"Move aside, I’ll do it," Lu Fan, carrying a pot of hot porridge, pushed Pang Meiqin aside and kneeled in front of Tang Zheng, spoon-feeding him.

"I’m not that injured." Tang Zheng smiled wryly.

The harmonious atmosphere among the Conquerors influenced the newbies as well. Coupled with the abundance of food, morale soared. With the old soldier injured, the responsibility of teaching them weapon use fell on the shoulders of Platoon Leader Gao.

As a consolation prize, Platoon Leader Gao and Wang Bo still received a Thunderstorm rifle.

"Don’t be discouraged, everyone can see the situation we’re in. Just obey and work hard, and everyone will make it back alive," Tang Zheng didn’t forget to encourage the newbies, aiming to ignite hope in them.

After eating, Tang Zheng had Gu Xueqi release the Phoenix healing treatment on him again, and then he started to check his Spoils of War. Finding two wristwatches, he tossed them to Jing Xiang and Yao Feng.

"Thank you." Jing Xiang blushed, while Yao Feng jumped up joyfully, "Big bro, you’re awesome!"

"Flatterer." Tang Zheng handed the spare Heavy Magnetostorm Rifle to Biyun, "Liang Mao, Biyun is long-range, she’s more suitable for it at this stage. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure you get one too."

"I understand." Xu Liangmao nodded.

"Hehe, Sister Qin Yan, hand me a few ammo clips." Xu Biyun, cradling the rifle, gestured left and right excitedly, then pretended to reload the rifle. As an avid gamer, she adapted quickly. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)