A Broad Range of Knowledge, the Wetland's First "Neighbor" (Two-in-One)

Whoosh! Whoosh! The series of loud creaking sounds gradually subsided.

Hidden in the mud, the garage door of the Underground Shelter opened completely, revealing a slightly dark interior.

"Master, we're... home!"

With the shovel slung over his shoulder, Moore's face was filled with excitement, and his eyes Divine Light.

For him, this is where he was born, and it is also his only home in this world.

It has a very special and extraordinary meaning!

However, before Su Mo could make a move...

Su Chan, who had been waiting expectantly from the rear, couldn't contain her excitement and suddenly jumped up.

The next second.

A strong smell of waste oil from long-term machine storage, along with a musty, damp smell from the interior that hadn't been completely drained, suddenly wafted out!

Su Chan, who was about to rush in, quickly coughed and retreated.

"Cough cough, what a strong smell! Bro, you didn't plant a bomb in there, did you?"

"Ha, you silly girl, what are you saying? This smell is so familiar, you won't be able to smell it again!"

"You agree, right, Oreo!"

The enhanced body now possesses a powerful sense of smell.

This keen sense of smell allowed Su Mo to easily distinguish the familiar scent inside.

It smells like engine oil from a groundhog.

It smells like the King Kong bucket.

There was a smell of oil seeping through the stone gate.

There is also a unique sweetness emanating from the Youneng Water Well.

Seeing Oreo barking, it eagerly dashed inside.

After taking a satisfying breath, Su Mo strode inside.

Pfft!

The battery, which had been stored for over a month, still had a considerable amount of power.

As Oreo skillfully swatted at the switch with its paw, the three garage lights on the first floor swung open with a whoosh!

Inside, several steel beasts lay silently on the ground! Behind them, Su Chan, who had been standing at the door, waiting for the smell to dissipate, was...

My eyes widened the moment I saw so many modern vehicles!

It's often said that mechanically constructed vehicles are large toys that only men can understand and appreciate.

But for humans who have lived in the apocalypse for several months...

Regardless of gender or age.

The first feeling I had upon seeing this thing was: familiarity!

It feels like we're back on Earth! "Haha, there shouldn't be any more fuel in there now. Once we've restored our production capacity, I'll take you for a spin!"

After patting the front of the Earth Tiger's vehicle and hearing the Tie Pi rattling, Su Mo realized what was happening.

Happiness can be so simple! In the wasteland, there is a sturdy base, family by your side, and steel vehicles loyal to you.

Even though it's just an ordinary, mundane day, I can experience a happiness that's completely different from before.

"When the next disaster is over, Mom and Dad will come over, and our family will stay here together!"

"No one can stop us from moving forward anymore!"

"I want to make steel cities that belong to humankind rise from the ground on this land!"

It seemed like a sigh.

It also seems like a goal has been set.

Seeing Su Chan nod vigorously, he clenched his little fists.

Su Mo smiled and stepped onto the stone gate, slowly pushing it backward.

This time, it ended with the sound of the stone door rubbing against the ground.

Thanks to the Mermaid Benediction, the smell coming up from the lower two floors was much milder.

As Su Mo manipulated the Lion Man's Wind, inhaling and exhaling, it immediately became refreshing.

It exudes a faint stone fragrance, as if it had just been built.

"This is the second floor of our house, where Oreo, Moore, and Big and Little Spark usually live."

"This is our oil well, this is the Youneng Water Well, and this is where the generator is located."

Walking through the Z-shaped corridor, as if introducing a guest, I watched Su Chan nod obediently.

Wherever Su Mo went, he initiated a teaching session.

First, the control panel popped up after the Oil Well, which had been idle for more than a month, received the first wave of manual power output.

"Right now, because our base is under construction, our first priority is definitely diesel fuel."

"Considering the Heavy Snowfall to come, gasoline might be needed as a igniter to set things on fire, so select gasoline as the second option."

"For the last option, you can choose asphalt!"

After a moment's thought, looking at all the projects that could be produced, Su Mo finally assigned the last item to asphalt.

Whether it's a drop in temperature, snowfall, or torrential rain.

If the change is too large, road problems within the territory will be inevitable.

Let alone going out hunting, even ordinary walking around would be a major problem.

But if you start accumulating now.

After more than ten days, although the asphalt was not enough to pave the main road, it was more than enough to pave a few important areas after being mixed with a lot of sand and gravel.

The second thing to turn on is the generator.

Although the 300-kilowatt generator set is huge and consumes a lot of fuel, its power generation efficiency is also extremely high.

With a rumbling sound and the power output indicator light turning green, Su Mo arrived at the last spot with satisfaction.

"Don't be fooled by all the things we have at home now. This Youneng Water Well is the real treasure; its value is completely comparable."

"Ten, no, a hundred bases like ours!"

After lowering the suspended bucket back down and checking the system to see that the well had returned to normal operation, Su Mo breathed a long sigh of relief.

"So the Psionic Water really is drawn from a well. I thought..."

"You don't actually believe them when they say this water is the fountain of youth I dug out of underground ruins, do you?"

Looking at Su Chan, he had an expression that said, "That's exactly what I think."

Su Mo scratched the back of his head and laughed calmly.

Before world chat was canceled, there were many different opinions about this mysterious thing called Psionic Water.

First, this water was offered for sale by Su Mo on the very first day, so it's not realistic to say it was from a well.

Secondly, the effects of this water are incomparable to ordinary water. Minor wounds can scab over immediately after drinking it, and common colds can be cured in minutes.

Third, from now on, Su Mo will no longer be sold.

Combining these three points.

Most people agreed and began to firmly believe in the Fountain of Youth theory, which was proposed by some unknown genius.

They firmly believe that Su Mo must have found some underground ruins and obtained the treasure inside at the very beginning of the game.

And this spring is one of them.

One tells ten, ten tell a hundred.

Gradually, after Su Mo strictly ordered Moore, who knew the truth, not to tell anyone, even Su Chan was kept in the dark.

"Actually, it's good that they said that. Letting everyone believe that the Psionic Water is gone is the best protection for us."

"Furthermore, the current production of Psionic Water is still limited; we can only wait until later to find a way to develop more."

"But for now, it's definitely enough for our daily needs!"

As they were talking, the bucket had already accumulated enough for three or four mouthfuls.

Gazing at the breathtaking scene inside the well, which resembled a galaxy composed of blue dots, Su Mo closed the lid and continued walking to the third level.

"This is where we usually rest; I've already reserved a room for you."

"Here, this side room is yours, isn't it nice!"

As he said this, he turned the corner and saw a room filled with Saltpeter Mine. Su Mo awkwardly scratched his head.

This amused Oreo, who had been following them, so much that he burst into laughter.

"Don't let our current Syrian-style decor fool you."

"Brother, I have plenty of tools here. When you have some free time, I'll fix the walls, lay the floors, and install the lights. It'll be just like a villa!"

Su Chan shook her head. "No, brother, I'm already very satisfied with this room. Even if Mom and Dad come, I guarantee they'll be a hundred percent satisfied."

"Our shelter is a luxurious one that's globally recognized and that countless people would kill to get into. I don't think we should focus on comfort right now, especially since Heavy Snowfall is coming soon, and with over a thousand people, our shelter will definitely be..."

As she spoke, Su Chan's face was filled with worry.

Having lost the rules, we have witnessed cruelty.

Even in civilized times, children who have never experienced setbacks and hardships.

They will also mature very quickly and take on their responsibilities.

Having spent a considerable amount of time honing her skills in the Tundra Shelter, Su Chan understood better than Lone Wolf just how insignificant ordinary people were in the face of disaster.

The initial excitement of entering the shelter faded as I thought about the seven-day Great Blizzard that was about to begin.

Just like the villagers outside.

Anxiety rose from the depths of her heart once again.

However, she was unable to finish her sentence in the end.

Standing before him, Su Chan could see no trace of worry or confusion on Su Mo's face.

It's like a general who knows he will win and has an unwavering belief in victory.

Su Mo nodded. "I know all that you're saying, and I understand your worries, but from today onward, once you've come to our territory, you only need to remember one thing."

Just because others can't do it doesn't mean I can't!

"Here, I don't want you to be worrying about things like the Tundra Shelter every day. All you need to do is eat well, sleep well, and do what you love. That's my biggest motivation!"

Just like back then, standing in front of the Kobold Castle, he shouted with the same domineering air that "a mere false god is not worthy of barking."

As soon as he said those words, Su Mo's figure flashed away.

But Su Chan, who was left behind, was stunned as she watched his retreating figure.

After a while, she laughed.

Someone's protecting him.

Very nice!

"Chen Shen, let's take out our stockpiled tents and set them up first. After traveling for a day and a night, everyone is exhausted. We'll discuss this further tomorrow!"

"By the way, send out three scout teams to gather as much information as possible about the area around our territory while the Rapid March buff is still active."

"If you have time, compile a map of the territory as soon as possible. Don't worry about the Heavy Snowfall that will happen in ten days!"

Suddenly, we entered a depression.

Everyone who had rushed more than a thousand kilometers seemed exhausted and lay down at the foot of Iron Stone Mountain to rest.

Several stoves were set up during the break, and wisps of smoke rose into the sky with the breeze.

Smelling the aroma of cooking, Su Mo stood atop Iron Stone Mountain and leisurely gave his instructions.

Behind him stood all the current management personnel of Hope Village, a total of sixteen people.

As Chen Shen agreed, he quickly left along the Mountain Road, and the remaining people fell silent for a moment.

"What's wrong? Are you at a loss when you see this desolation?"

It's okay if you're standing below.

Upon arriving at the top, one sees that the surrounding three or four kilometers are entirely barren Saline-alkali Land.

The management team, which had just begun to show a glimmer of hope, fell silent once again, like a wilted eggplant.

"Shen Ke, tell me, in the remaining ten days or so, how do we build this infrastructure so that we can successfully get through this disaster!"

With no one speaking, Su Mo simply started clicking from the far left.

Everyone reacted immediately, but what was unanimous was that no one looked at Su Mo; instead, they all focused their gaze on Shen Ke's face.

"If it were me."

"Currently, everyone has some core reserves. If we pool our resources, although it's difficult to have one room per person, having one or two hundred rooms shouldn't be a problem."

"We have relatively abundant basic supplies. With the housing problem solved, food will not be a major issue for the time being. Furthermore, we can use this time to develop a sufficient number of infrastructure prototypes. As long as we collect enough materials, we can start construction immediately."

"As for the seven days of Heavy Snowfall, we can choose camphor trees in the game's compensation options, cut them down into firewood and store them. When the Heavy Snowfall comes, we can use the firewood to provide heat, which will most likely allow us to survive this disaster and wait for the next one."

At first, Shen Ke was able to speak thoughtfully, and what she said made the others nod frequently.

But when the topic of the next disaster came up, Shen Ke paused.

Even a skilled cook can't cook without rice.

The entire territory is currently impoverished and lacks resources. It cannot venture out to explore the outside world, nor can it pursue a path of sustainable development to grow rapidly over the next three to five years.

Getting through this disaster shouldn't be difficult.

But the next time, it was awkward! "Very good, this idea is good. Come on, Zhang Long, tell us your thoughts!"

With the construction ideas provided by the crew members and the dozen or so cards currently stored in the Storage Space, Su Mo already had some ideas in mind.

However, when it comes to building something like this, it's essential to learn from the best practices of others.

Pointed out by Su Mo, Zhang Long stepped forward with a bitter face. "Chief, my thoughts are similar to Shen Ke's."

"We currently have too few usable natural resources within our territory. If we had a large forest, we wouldn't be in this situation. However, we can try to go outside our territory and use machinery to mine some resources to make up for our initial internal shortages."

"Perhaps we could even try to find out if there are any large Gathering Place nearby that are short of iron, mine some, and send people out to exploit this Iron Stone Mountain."

"Trade!"

Wow! He'll never rest until he says something shocking.

As soon as Zhang Long finished speaking, the previously silent management team erupted in uproar.

trade.

Selling iron.

This was an idea that no one had ever considered before.

In the apocalypse, iron is simply an ordinary metal resource.

To put it bluntly, just like in ancient times, this is an act of aiding the enemy.

It is quite possible that the other side took the iron ore you mined, forged it into weapons, and then used it to invade you.

"Indeed, now that we've arrived in the New Continent, we certainly can't remain stagnant and confine ourselves to this mere territory."

"Zhang Long's suggestion is excellent!"

Once outside their territory, all players' cores will instantly revert to an unclaimed state.

For example, if Su Mo were to leave, his Underground Shelter would collapse instantly.

Moreover, it is outside the territory.

As the distance increases, an individual's physical condition (stamina and energy) will be significantly weakened by factors related to their strength.

In other words, if one dares to go out easily.

If they don't come back for a long time, they're basically useless.

Apart from these, only mechanical power is unrestricted.

This is why the alien races are re-emphasizing Old World Technology.

Seeing that Zhang Long's outrageous suggestion was adopted by Su Mo, the remaining people were no longer reserved and began to speak up enthusiastically.

After a while.

While everyone was excitedly discussing and talking animatedly.

Chen Shen also left but returned.

And this time, he brought back exciting news! "Chief, our exploration team is back! They've discovered something 135 kilometers to the east."

"Large Camp!"

"There are suspected traces of human activity!"