Chapter 20: Damn, What a Heavenly Delicacy!

“Lord, the city’s administration has received 318 additional personnel.”

“The Guard Department has received 808 additional personnel.”

“Various technical personnel, 1,690 in total.”

“New recruits, 2,042 soldiers.”

“Military industry personnel, 203.”

…

Everyone reported in sequence, full of joy.

The influx of new blood, the addition of new personnel, meant that Xuanwu City’s vital arteries were beginning to pulse, growing stronger and more powerful.

“Very good, all personnel, including the new recruits, will receive the designated amount of meat and porridge starting today,” said the Lord.

Everyone laughed happily.

Lin Zhoumin looked worried.

“My Lord, we’ve already used most of the rice today. If we can’t secure more, we may run into trouble.”

The meat was sufficient, but the staple food might fall short.

Eating only meat would be extravagant!

Others also thought of this, looking eagerly at Song Lufeng.

“How about asking the Savior for more?” someone suggested.

Song Lufeng pursed his lips.

He couldn’t ask for that.

“We haven’t even given anything back to the Savior yet. How can we ask her for more?” he said.

“Are you ashamed? I’m ashamed!” he added, his tone stern.

Everyone felt guilty.

They had been too greedy.

“Well, let’s offer what we have first, and then ask. If the Savior thinks it’s not enough, we’ll find a way to add more!”

“We are struggling right now, resources and food are really scarce, but we will definitely offer our tribute to the Savior!” they insisted.

Song Lufeng hesitated but decided to offer the tribute first.

“Savior, you’ve worked hard. I’ll treat you to some barbecue!”

“I’ve ordered enough for 100 people. You can treat everyone!” he added.

The table was piled high with fragrant barbecue.

Under the table, there were also cases of beer.

Everyone stood still in awe.

They felt even more guilty.

They hadn’t yet offered their tribute to the Savior, yet she remembered them and sent them food.

“You don’t need to worry about the food. Tomorrow, I’ll buy from the food company, at least 1 million pounds of each type will be delivered,” she said.

“By the way, from now on, we’ll receive the designated amount of meat every day. Please arrange storage warehouses in advance.”

The people in the room were touched and ashamed.

Touched because the concerns they had were already taken care of by the Savior.

Ashamed because the Savior had given them so much, but they had given so little in return.

“Wow… Savior, the Savior is so great. How can there be such a good Savior!” someone sobbed.

A few of the older generals also had tears in their eyes.

The women in the room quietly wiped their tears.

Even Bai Shuang, usually so tough, tilted her head and said, “Damn it, the wind is too strong, sand got in my eyes!”

Everyone understood.

They were inside the base. How could there be any wind or sand?

Everyone knew.

“How can I eat this, it smells so good!” someone said, struggling.

“We can’t just take from the Savior without giving back!” another said.

“I’m going to get diamonds and jewelry!” one of them declared.

“I’m going too. I have piles of gold!” another said.

Everyone rushed off to get their gifts.

Meanwhile, Song Lufeng instructed the young soldiers to bring in the previously prepared tribute.

Some of the things were extravagant—fighter jets, mechas, transforming war vehicles…

Those could wait.

Even if they were to send them to the Savior, it had to be when she was prepared or in need.

The tribute was brought in—shiny diamonds, rare gemstones, top-quality jade, and much more…

It was all packed into ten large boxes!

There were also five boxes of gold!

Four boxes of crystal cores!

The sparkling treasure gleamed brightly. They eagerly looked at Song Lufeng.

“Send it, my lord,” they said.

If the Savior didn’t accept it, they wouldn’t be able to eat in peace.

Song Lüfeng quickly took pictures and sent them.

After sending it, no reply came for a long time.

Everyone felt uneasy.

Was the Savior dissatisfied?

They stared at Song Lufeng anxiously.

The irresistible aroma of the food was driving them crazy. They could barely hold it together.

“Ah, even a ninja turtle couldn’t hold back!” someone exclaimed, eyeing the food.

Lin Zhoumin and Du Guan were passionately explaining the food, but the more they spoke, the hungrier they got.

“This reddish one should be a type of crayfish, with various flavors—garlic, braised… slurp!” said Lin Zhoumin.

“This one’s roasted lamb skewers. The seasoning really brings out the flavor, so fragrant!” said Du Guan.

“This is roasted fish, full of protein, it must be very nutritious…”

Song Lufeng remained silent.

“Eat, the Savior may be busy,” he said.

Everyone immediately dove in.

Although they were excited, they didn’t rush, trying not to disrespect the Savior.

They divided the food evenly.

As they ate, they couldn’t stop praising.

“So this is the taste of crayfish! The shell is crunchy, really good!”

“This is roasted fish? The fins are crispy, the bones are tender, and the meat is fragrant and juicy!”

“The roasted lamb skewers taste amazing! My skull is almost savory!”

“What’s this, oysters? Damn, what is this heavenly flavor? Even the shell is great!”

“Eggplant? It’s a vegetable? Wow, so delicious!”

Someone discovered the beer.

“What’s this beer?”

Lin Zhoumin grabbed a can and opened it, drinking a big gulp.

“Barbecue and beer, drink all night long!”

“Ancient people were right! Burp!”

Everyone saw how happy he was and opened their beers too.

At first, it was strange, but after finishing, they immediately loved the taste.

They ate until their faces were flushed.

Their strength seemed to grow with every bite.

Lu He, a tall man who usually didn’t smile, now drunkenly grabbed Song Lufeng’s arm, tears in his eyes.

“My Lord, if it weren’t for you contacting the Savior, we would have never tasted food like this in our lives!”

“I owe you one!” he said, preparing to bow.

Song Lufeng steadied him and asked a young soldier nearby, “Did you get that on camera?”

The soldier chuckled and nodded.

“Got it.”

“Show it to him tomorrow. Make sure to have a copy ready.”

“Yes.”

The group, still enjoying the food, sobered up halfway.

The Lord’s move was really a killer!

“Are you done eating?”

Everyone nodded.

Song Lufeng looked at the remaining half of the barbecue.

“Don’t waste it. Take the leftovers and share them with your families.”

“Don’t forget the skewers and cans.”

Everyone was overjoyed.

The Lord was so generous!

The skewers, mineral water bottles, cans, and plastic bags could all be reused hundreds of times.

The extreme environment had made them masters at using resources.

The skewers, bottles, cans, and plastic bags were all incredibly useful!

Everyone grabbed the food and beer.

They looked at Song Lüfeng.

Song Lufeng had no family, no loved ones.

He had no thoughts of settling down.

Everyone understood that he had Xuanwu City in his heart.

He shouldered the responsibility for it.

Everyone silently left.

Song Lufeng felt a little lonely.

He wasn’t a god. He had emotions—he could feel pain and regret.

But just then, Gu Man’s excited voice floated over.

“Wow, wow, wow! You’ve given me so much! Too much!”

“Oh my god, this big diamond! Oh my god, I love this imperial green bracelet so much!”

“Ah, this is a jade Buddha statue! The carving is incredible!”

Hearing her delighted cries, Song Lufeng’s heart came alive.