Nest Building, Cave Construction, A New Beginning

The Female Lion Man reacted extremely violently. After calling out the name "Su Old Devil," she began to struggle fiercely, even though the ropes binding her were very tight.

With a twist and turn, her eyes didn't hold resentment or a desire to pounce and attack, but rather fear!

The Female Lion Man was frightened; she wanted to escape, to flee Su Mo's clutches.

Oreo, who had been looking around, suddenly understood when he saw the Female Lion Man 'Female Lion Man appearance and heard her unconscious whimpering.

However, Oreo did not go forward to communicate, but quietly lay behind Su Mo, watching the Female Lion Man warily.

The scene fell silent for a moment. Apart from the sound of the ropes rubbing against the female lion -Female Lion Man Female Lion Man's body as she struggled, Su Mo stared at her eyes like a ghost, expressionless.

Momentum is very important.

Su Mo has already proven this in many battles.

After staring at each other for more than a minute, even the bold Female Lion Man felt uneasy under Su Mo's gaze and stopped what she was doing.

"A scholar should be looked at with new eyes after three days' absence; in such a short time, he has already learned our human language!"

After tugging at the taut end of the rope to loosen it, Su Mo's words did not convey any intention of treating the prisoners well.

As a former partner, although I hated the Female Lion Man's actions back then, my hatred has faded somewhat now.

The lion-men are definitely going to die.

But before that, while there's still some time, the most important thing is to extract as much information as possible about the true purpose of all the alien races coming to this world, as well as secrets related to their survival, such as sacrifices and teleportation.

"Su Old Devil, don't pretend to be a good person. Your heart is blacker than the most vicious wizard of our Lion-man race!"

"You won't be able to seduce a loyal Lion Man Priest, and you won't be able to get any information!"

Having somehow absorbed the latest human culture, the Female Lion Man speaks in a refined and scholarly manner, with a sense of fearlessness and determination.

However, from her evasive eyes, Su Mo could tell that she did not want to die.

"Fine, fine, you don't have to say, I won't force you, but... you don't have much time left."

"If I still can't get any of the information I want from you after the next disaster, then I think..."

"The Lion-Man race has no reason to exist anymore!"

Su Mo reached out and ruffled the Female Lion Man's hair, a "kind" smile on his face, showing no trace of the demon the Female Lion Man.

However, it was this very behavior that made the Female Lion Man tremble like a leaf and become speechless with fear.

Slaying a false god might be seen as a heroic act by Su Mo and other humans.

But in the eyes of these alien races who witnessed it firsthand, it was a method no less than that of a god.

In the eyes of the Female Lion Man, Su Mo's status at this time was almost equivalent to that of the Lion God. How could such a person not inspire fear?

"Keep a close eye on her, and provide her with the normal amount of food; there's no need to skimp on it."

"I must ensure she lives to be alive for the next twenty days!"

"Yes!"

Upon hearing Su Mo speak, the two Female Lion Man- guarding militiamen immediately stood up straight and saluted in response.

Su Mo waved his hand, indicating that the Female Lion Man should be moved to a shadier spot, and continued walking towards the center of the platform.

This platform, in terms of area, should be around 500 square meters. It's not big, but it's not small either.

At this point, apart from the perimeter where people walk, the central 300 square meters had been neatly hollowed out.

All told, the refugees of Candlelight Village worked for only half a day and dug to a depth of more than half a meter, which was incredibly efficient.

In just three to five days, a shelter hidden beneath the platform can be built at lightning speed.

Seeing Su Mo inspecting the area along the way, the villagers working below became even more focused, and the sound of hoes striking each other quickened, like the sound of blacksmithing, crisp and melodious.

Ordinary people are doing it, and so is the management.

From Wu Feiguang, the former director of the Candlelight Shelter, to Qi Qin, the Security Team, and even Chen Shen, everyone was sweating profusely inside the pit.

Su Mo seemed quite pleased with this appearance.

In the apocalypse, where there are no rules, the most frightening thing is the formation of different classes.

Once class stratification solidifies, the immediate result is a rapid decline in the group's progress, with everyone slacking off and taking a break.

With management taking the lead, this level of efficiency makes perfect sense.

However, there is still a problem with this construction method.

Real life isn't a game. To dig out a suitable valley to live in, you have to consider not only the stability of the structure, but also a series of issues such as drainage, lighting, and distribution.

After observing for a while, Chen Shen, now a semi-expert in architecture, pointed out several obvious problems and offered some guidance for correction. He then followed the path up, beaming with delight.

"Big Brother Su, isn't that Female Lion Man incredibly stubborn? I heard from the brothers that she cursed all the way back!"

Unlike others, Chen Shen was the first person to come into contact with Su Mo, and Su Mo intentionally or unintentionally downplayed his own aura.

The relationship between the two was not tense; rather, it felt like a superior-subordinate relationship in a military on Earth.

When the Female Lion Man was mentioned, Chen Shen's eyes lit up with a burning desire for gossip, clearly showing his great curiosity about this world.

"The person is right there. If you want to know, just go and ask!"

Su Mo patted Chen Shen on the shoulder, his eyes fixed straight ahead, and continued to smile as he guided the refugees below to carve out drainage grooves.

However, this friendly demeanor towards Chen Shen made some of the villagers below a little envious.

Upon receiving the order, Chen Shen said no, but his body betrayed him, and he hurriedly darted towards the Female Lion Man, clearly heading to study.

This sight stirred a slight emotion in Su Mo's heart, raising a hint of anticipation.

Interrogation is a skill, and also a test of patience.

The Female Lion Man was extremely resistant to Su Mo.

Perhaps replacing him with Chen Shen would actually be more effective.

Having weathered this minor hiccup, the project continued its anxious progress. The wasteland was very hot during the day, with temperatures reaching around 30 degrees Celsius.

But at night, the temperature drops sharply, only stopping when it reaches eight or nine degrees Celsius, and then rises again at dawn.

Therefore, a basic shape must be completed tonight to ensure that everyone has at least a place to sleep; the details can be further sculpted tomorrow.

After directing the refugees for a while, he realized there were too many loopholes. After patching up one problem only to find another, Su Mo simply sat down to the side during a break when the refugees were resting.

Calling Oreo to be on alert, Su Mo opened the system's Training Ground and instantly immersed himself in it.

There won't be any knowledge-based instruction in the Training Ground, but you can learn some technical skills.

After spending 100 points to find a basic digging tutorial, Su Mo devoted himself to learning it.

From digging the foundation holes to excavating the foundation, from constructing the drainage line to maintaining structural stability.

Having spent only 400 Survival Points and obtained the ordinary tools as rewards for completing the four basic training courses, Su Mo withdrew from the Training Ground with a thought.

In the Training Ground, Su Mo spent four hours studying, but what was shown to the outside world was only a fleeting moment.

"No wonder it's a feature that requires 10,000 points to unlock. It's a pity I don't have enough Survival Points right now. The second level requires 1,000 points, which I simply can't afford."

"However, I might as well go back and try out this warship piloting skill, which is worth 1500 points!"

Su Mo rarely uses the Training Ground feature, or rather, so far, he has only used it a few times as an experiment at the beginning.

The high price is the main reason for this.

Time Currency can offset a certain amount of Survival Points spent.

But after glancing at it, and seeing that a day's currency could only offset 100 points of consumption, Su Mo still decisively chose to deduct Survival Points.

Survival Points can now be consistently earned between 600 and 1000 per day, but Time Currency can only be obtained by waiting for the next opening of the Time Ruins.

After sitting for a while longer, and after the refugees finished their rest, Su Mo also carefully reviewed and sorted out what he had just learned in the Training Ground.

Putting away the whiteboard tool awarded by the system, Su Mo stood up again and looked down at the cave structure built by the refugees. He immediately realized how many unreasonable things were in this constructed cave and how many potential dangers there were.

Moreover, even with these unreasonable flaws, Su Mo's mind would automatically generate ideas on how to improve them.

"Great, great, the 400 points were well spent!"

It is said that knowledge is priceless. After standing up and guiding all the refugees to begin a new revision, Su Mo had a more thorough understanding of what he had just learned.

Meanwhile, the valley below also looks better after the renovation.

Looking down from above, one can feel a unique architectural beauty.

With expert guidance, the sunset's duration became shorter, and only when night fell and torches were lit did everyone who had been working on it finally come to their senses.

Moore, who had been transporting goods all day, also came up the hillside with a group of refugees, rubbing his stomach and complaining of hunger.

After washing your face and wiping the dust off your body, a simple yet "luxurious" dinner will be served by the shelter's dedicated cook.

Seeing that Moore was already sitting down and eating among the refugees without any hesitation, Su Mo simply sat down as well, sharing a table with one of the administrators of Candlelight Village.

The steamed buns are pinkish-white and soft, yet still chewy.

Salty, savory, and refreshing, the dried radish makes a crunchy sound when you bite into it.

Spicy kimchi with a strong flavor, yet still retaining its aroma.

And finally, the grand finale: cabbage and tofu soup! These simple two dishes and one soup are just a meal that many people on Earth would make do with if they were too lazy to eat out.

But in this wasteland, it is a rare delicacy.

Su Mo didn't touch his chopsticks, and no one else dared to. From ordinary refugees to management like Wu Feiguang, everyone turned their gazes with anticipation.

"Hey, where's Director Chen? Go and call Director Chen, it's time for dinner!"

Noticing that Su Mo was looking around, Qi Qin quickly slapped his forehead, stood up, and gave instructions to the militiamen behind him.

However, before the militia could even set out, Chen Shen's figure appeared on the distant path as he sprinted forward.

From a distance, others couldn't see Chen Shen's expression clearly, but Su Mo immediately noticed the excitement on Chen Shen's face.

Goodness! Did they actually get some information out of him?