They are out of touch with the outside world and don't know anything about the Testing Ground.
Even though they couldn't contact the Fortress, they knew something serious had happened.
Tian Man had no intention of discussing those matters, only saying, "Miss instructed me to send over some medicine. I've already distributed a batch along the way. You can arrange the rest."
Old Madam Hu opened her eyes and looked at Tian Man with a complicated expression.
Tian Man looked at her and said, " District Chief Hu, Miss asked me to pass on a message that we can buy scrap from the recycling station, and the price will be the same as that of Liu Family Village."
Hu Yuan abruptly stood up; the blood seeping from her thigh was even more profuse, but she seemed oblivious to the pain, staring intently at Tian Man: "What... did you say?"
Chen San was overjoyed and asked repeatedly, " Miss Song wants to buy these scraps? She... um... we..." The usually quick-witted Chen San was now unable to speak coherently.
Hu Yuan closed her eyes briefly, then calmly said, " Tian Man, the situation in the city is unclear. We'll soon be running out of food and water. If Miss Song needs scrap metal, we can provide it... Ink City Coin are no longer valid, so please trouble you to send some food, water, and medicine."
The Scavenger Community has always relied on supplies from the city.
The pollution at the Garbage Mountain is too high; apart from a small area in Deer Town, other areas are unsuitable for growing crops.
Food, water, and medicine are essential for survival.
Without contact with the city, the survivors in the community will starve to death sooner or later.
Tian Man nodded and replied, "Okay."
Old Madam Hu's words were rather sincere.
If the transaction were conducted using Ink City Coin, Old Madam Hu could produce several sacks of it in no time.
But given the current situation, that document is practically worthless; how could they dare to use it to trade with Song Xiaozhu?
This is our only lifeline, we absolutely cannot let it slip away!
Old Madam Hu didn't waste any time. Despite her own limited mobility, she instructed Chen San, "Take Tian Man to the recycling station and have Old Xia check the inventory. Medicines will be distributed free of charge, and food and water will be provided for three days initially. After three days, bring back recyclables to exchange for them."
Tian Man met Xia Fengshou at the recycling station.
Xia Fengshou's glasses were broken, and his clothes were in disarray, but his abacus-making skills remained as practiced as ever.
Not long ago, Xia Fengshou was the head of the community's recycling station, a position that Tian Man most desired and envied.
How great! No one else will go hungry except the manager of the recycling center.
How fortunate! No need to scavenge or cut down trees; all you have to do is fiddle with an abacus and keep accounts.
How respectable! Sitting behind this counter, everyone who sees you has to call you "Master Xia."
Tian Man a deep breath and clenched his fist.
Following Song Xiaozhu was undoubtedly the best decision he ever made in his life.
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Song Xiaozhu was so busy she barely had time to breathe.
Luo Liuzi went to collect [ Raw Wood Material ], and Tian Man went to collect [crude oil]. Logically speaking, she still lacks basic [ Raw Material ] and cannot continue synthesis... but what she needs to do is far more than just synthesis.
The appearance of the fake Leina gave Liu Family Village a sense of crisis.
Now that there's a fake Leina, who knows if there won't be fake Fengna and fake Yuna in a few days?
Without the quarantine zone, they embraced "freedom," but also faced greater challenges.
Song Xiaozhu still couldn't understand how Fan Cang had managed to make himself known to everyone.
She was terrified as a result.
Fan Cang left the Ink City area... oh, now it should be called Test Site No. 49. He probably took all the large equipment and rare resources with him. I wonder if there's any cutting-edge technology left in the Fortress, or if he left anything behind...
It's highly unlikely they'll keep it.
There are all kinds of large-scale logging sites over there.
He certainly wouldn't leave the transport truck empty; it's highly likely he's looted it completely.
That's fine...
Song Xiaozhu tried to comfort herself from a different perspective...
Fan Cang emptied out the Test Site 49 and made himself known to everyone, which at least diverted the attention of outsiders.
Test Site 49 is empty now, only poor natives remain. Hopefully, apart from wild con artists like the fake Miss Leina, it won't attract any larger organizations.
In short, we must seize the time to develop.
Song Xiaozhu was preoccupied with her Growth Quest and wanted to first establish a "base".
Only with a "base" can there be a " Base Manager." Song Xiaozhu was quite looking forward to this thing, vaguely feeling that it was the highlight of the level three Synthesizer.
To meet the requirements of the "base", the population needs to be increased.
In comparison, the shop is the easiest. Once the Raw Material arrive, you can immediately start preparing for the opening. As for the "construction", "trade" and "warehouse" values, Song Xiaozhu still needs to figure them out slowly.
The task of rebuilding should be entrusted to Xiao Yunjie, who can mobilize the residents to rebuild the village.
Regarding trade, Song Xiaozhu was still a bit uncertain. She would probably have a better understanding once Tian Man returned. If they could trade with the community, they could easily make money.
As for the warehouse... is it a warehouse in the actual sense, or something like a storage box?
It's most likely the latter.
After all, there was a warehouse behind the Taobao Shop, but it wasn't displayed on the dashboard.
If it's something like a storage box, then it will Quantum Coin.
Quantum Coin, oh Quantum Coin.
It was truly Song Xiaozhu's obsession, causing her to lose her appetite and yearn for him so much!
Liu Xuangang was in charge of patrolling and exploration, while Xiao Yunjie was busy rebuilding defenses, which was also one of the important indicators of the "base".
Not daring to delay her work, Song Xiaozhu took over the task of collecting the Awakening Stone Fragment.
Actually, anyone could do this with Gathering Gloves, but right now Awakening Stone are too rare, and ordinary people are afraid of it, especially the 30% gathering rate...
Song Xiaozhu had no choice but to take on the responsibility herself, bearing the title of " Unlucky Player " and spending lavishly on lotteries.
They collected over 1,000 Polluted Beast in total, and some more were in Deer Town, being transported here along with the survivors.
Song Xiaozhu had to do was complete the final step – extracting the Awakening Stone Fragment from the ruptured heart.