Apocalyptic Reincarnation: Start with a 30-million Bonus-Chapter 1111 - 709: Undercurrents Stirring [First Update]
March 25.
It has been more than a week since the construction of the Third Outer City commenced.
Third Uncle and Old Qin, along with their team, discovered and brought back the first batch of steel from Guang City.
Everyone is set to depart tomorrow, so today is a time to rest at the base. Due to the larger group heading out this time, food, weapons, ammunition, and vehicles need to be prepared anew, which takes time. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖
This expedition will have a group of over a hundred people.
Leading the way will still be Third Uncle and Old Qin, with Xiao Jun taking ten members from the battle squad, plus the forty people including Guo Peng and Zhu Xiao from the previous trip.
Additionally, the team of Xiao Hu from Extra Staff Group 2 has been added to the expedition.
The main reason for bringing Xiao Hu's group along is their ability to drive vehicles, even though in Doomsday, there are no traffic rules, and people can drive recklessly.
However, driving large trucks on bumpy roads requires skill; otherwise, it's easy to overturn.
Another reason is that Xiao Hu's team, being part of Group 2, has been classified as extra staff for some time now. After such a long assessment, they have earned the approval of Li Yu and the others, so they are given this opportunity.
March temperatures have risen significantly compared to Doomsday's usual temperatures.
In Doomsday, temperatures are unpredictable and hard to gauge.
The heat rises quickly, and cools down just as fast.
As the sun rises and bathes the Big Camphor Tree Base in light, Ant wakes up early, disturbed by Xiao Hei.
After waking, he takes Xiao Hei out of the residential building and gazes upon the First Outer City, surrounded by high walls.
Besides him, Ju Tianrui and others have also awakened and are at the outdoor washstands. Upon seeing Ant, they nod slightly, acknowledging his presence.
Currently, over a hundred people reside in the First Outer City.
Old Qin, Lao Zhou, He Chao, Lao Yi, Old Bi, Luo, Ju Tianrui, and Hua Qian are all present.
Morning, sunrise.
Everything seems to be waking up anew.
The morning breeze gently shakes the leaves of a few large trees within the First Outer City.
The air is fresh; under the eaves are several swallow nests.
A few swallows return from outside.
Seeing all of this, Ant marvels at how extraordinary the Big Camphor Tree Base is.
Not to mention the visible differences in the spirit of people within the Big Camphor Tree Base compared to those outside.
Inside, there's vitality and faces filled with hopes for the future.
Outside, there's a sense of desolation with faces clouded by confusion and worry, unsure of why they live or how much longer they can survive.
"Awake?" Suddenly, a voice beside Ant interrupts—it's Old Qin.
Ant nods, looking spirited.
"Come, I'll show you around. Last night it was too dark to see properly," Old Qin says, patting Ant's shoulder, as they head toward the public toilets and bathrooms.
"This is where we wash up."
"This is the toilet and bathroom."
"If you want a drink, you can get water over there. Recently, He Bing and his team installed a water purifier; I think it's pretty effective. We drink there; the water source is underground..."
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Old Qin enthusiastically tours Ant around the residential building, offering personal introductions.
Looking at the bathroom, Ant is tempted and asks, "Can I take a shower later?"
"Of course you can, but there's a restriction now; showers are limited to 8 minutes to prevent water waste," Old Qin replies.
He then hands Ant a card, saying, "Use this to swipe later to make it work."
"Alright, please keep an eye on Xiao Hei for me," Ant says, looking at Xiao Hei and talking to Old Qin.
"Sure."
The First Outer City is neither too big nor too small.
Besides a basketball court, there are several roads, residential buildings, and the largest area is occupied by the greenhouse. There are also just a few smaller houses used for storing miscellaneous items and equipment.
Soon.
Ant follows Old Qin back to their room, where they live with Lao Zhou.
The room initially housed Old Zhou and Old Qin alone and is quite spacious.
In less than ten square meters, two double beds are arranged, but they initially used the upper bunks for storing various items.
After a quick cleanup yesterday, Ant slept in the upper bunk above Old Qin.
At this moment, Lao Zhou has also awakened.
He sees the two entering from outside and smiles as he speaks, "Up so early."
"Morning," Ant returns the greeting to Lao Zhou.
After Old Qin's introduction yesterday, Old Zhou knows Ant's identity, so he has a favorable impression of him.
Lao Zhou also worked at a lathe factory after retiring, so everyone here shares a straightforward bond, solving matters with skill rather than deceit.
Ant enters the room, searches his bag, finds clean clothes, and hands Xiao Hei over to Old Qin before heading to the bathroom Old Qin pointed out.
Upon entering the bathroom, it's completely empty.
Recently, people in the First Outer City have been busy constructing the Third Outer City. After breakfast, they head out to work under the sun, returning sweaty and exhausted at dusk.
After returning, they go straight to shower.
