My Apocalypse Territory-Chapter 53 Old Classmates

The slender youth took out a clean cloth to wrap up the canned meat, then organized his words and began to speak.

"The Lindong Sanctuary began construction on the third day of the apocalypse and has been around for over a month. It's the largest sanctuary for hundreds of miles around Lin City, housing hundreds of thousands of survivors."

"However, the Lindong Sanctuary isn't as wonderful as the outside world makes it seem. Coming here doesn't mean you'll have an easy life," the slender youth said with a wry smile. "After all, there are too many survivors and food is limited. The amount of food the officials distribute each day is very small, barely enough to prevent starvation. If you really want to eat your fill, you have to find your own way."

He pointed to a building not far away, its doors tightly locked at the moment.

"That's the labor market. Every morning, various short-term jobs are posted, such as building the city walls. But there aren't many positions, and every morning the entrance to the labor market is packed with survivors. However, most people still can't get a job."

"Of course, Awakeners and professionals don't have to worry about these things. Other ordinary people, if they can't snatch up a job, some turn to being a guide like me. If they're lucky enough to meet someone as generous as you, they can exchange for several days' worth of food. Some people go out to try their luck, known as Scavengers. Sometimes they get lucky and find something valuable, but other times..."

Scavengers...

Tang Yu knew what these people were. On his way to the Sanctuary, he had seen many survivors with yellow, skinny faces. These people obviously couldn't hunt Demonized Beasts, and even if they went out to search for supplies, they lacked the capability, only able to pick up what was left behind by some combat teams.

How much could those things be worth? Besides, no matter how close to the Sanctuary or how much one followed the routes of combat teams, the wilderness could never be entirely safe. Sometimes, even if valuable items were found, one had to guard against others who might try to steal them.

Indeed, life in the Lindong Sanctuary was not much better than anywhere else.

Tang Yu felt a pang of sorrow.

So many survivors... yet with nothing to do, it was such a waste of labor!

In his own Territory, just the transport team alone needed more hands as the abandoned materials within the bounds of the former vacation resort were gradually exhausted. To acquire materials meant going farther afield. His Territory also contained a lumber yard and a quarry, but it was unrealistic to produce lumber and stone out of thin air like in a game.

Even after setting up these resource buildings, survivors were still needed to help operate them.

"You can't force it, can't be too demanding," he sighed. "Besides, what I lack isn't just survivors. I also need Source Crystals, blueprints, high-level metal materials..."

Thinking this way, he realized he was lacking in everything—he might as well change his name to Tang Que!

Lindong County was neither too small nor too large.

Hundreds of thousands of survivors poured into the Lindong Sanctuary, quickly occupying most parts of the county town. Many places were turned into tube houses to provide living spaces for survivors. Some buildings with low utilization rates were either leveled or repurposed.

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Aside from a few main streets, every other part of the Lindong Sanctuary was extremely crowded, creating a suffocating atmosphere.

Led by the slender youth, they steered towards the main streets as he introduced some of the main buildings and facilities of the Lindong Sanctuary.

"That building over there, which used to be a bank, is now repurposed into the Mercenary Task Management Center. Many combat teams planning to venture outside come here daily to check for suitable tasks. After completing tasks issued by the center, you can exchange points for numerous rewards, practically everything is available. That's why the task center is the place many Awakeners frequent the most."

Tang Yu rested his chin in his hand.

Being an official institution of Lindong, it was no wonder the list of rewards at the task center had many appealing items. From basic food items to firearms, even rocket launchers and armored vehicles—these were weapons and equipment that made outside combatants green with envy, and among them were a few items that even Tang Yu found tempting.

Awakening Potions.

The Lindong Sanctuary's research on human Awakening seemed to be at the forefront. Compared to the crude Awakening Headband, these potions had a greater auxiliary effect and fewer side effects. Although they were of no use to him, they were effective in boosting the external appeal of his Sanctuary, or in other words, its prestige.

Tang Yu had deeper considerations.

He didn't need much of the Awakening Potion. With a research institute, a small sample could lead to the derivation of the Awakening Potion formula.

In addition, the soul power container caught his attention.

Such a vessel can actually absorb soul power?

It was known that after Demonized Beasts died, their soul power would quickly dissipate if not absorbed. However, scientists in Lindong discovered a special crystal, which had a great affinity with soul power, and ultimately they developed these crystal vessels capable of containing soul power.

Tang Yu's eyes lit up; indeed, this trip to Lindong was very worthwhile.

"Can I buy Awakening Potions and soul power containers with Source Crystals?"

"You can buy Awakening Potions, but soul power containers can only be obtained possibly through the task center. Moreover, Awakening Potions are graded, and some high-grade potions are very difficult to buy."

I can't get them unless I complete tasks?

He felt a bit frustrated.

Doing tasks was out of the question; he came to Lindong to stir things up, not to perform tasks. Moreover, given the steep exchange prices for soul power containers, who knows how many tasks had to be completed to get one?

"Is there really no other way?" Tang Yu still held a glimmer of hope.

The slender youth pondered for a moment, "Supposedly, the Black Market sells all kinds of precious items, and you can buy anything as long as you have Source Crystals. However, I've only heard about the Black Market and don't know the specific details." He looked troubled, but indeed he was powerless to help.

Tang Yu didn't mind, after all, the guide was just an ordinary survivor.

Anyway, as long as the Black Market existed, there would always be a way to find out more. The only question was whether the Black Market had what he wanted.

He'd take it one step at a time.

After the guide left, Grey Blade went up the street to gather information.

Eileen, looking at the street vendors with a somewhat delighted expression, was left by Tang Yu to shop on her own.

In the blink of an eye, only Tang Yu was left alone.

Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind him.

"Tang Yu?"

He turned around and saw a young man with glasses and a crew cut.

"Are you... Li Xiuming? Ming!"