Chapter 530: Chapter 190: Bumper Harvest of Supplies, Elder Qu’s Advice!

The plan to construct the Satellite City is important, but before that, we must ward off those elusive infection sources.

"So, where there are many people, should we avoid staying?" Wang Kang asked from the side.

Since ’mountains don’t stay, water doesn’t flow’ has additional meanings, this line surely is not just literal.

"Yes, this line speaks of the changes in danger levels brought by population scale."

Elder He took over the conversation, "Below thirty people can be considered as individual action, which won’t attract hidden infection sources. But from thirty upwards, the human scent naturally draws infection sources, infected bodies."

"From thirty to one hundred people, it’s classified as ’Alert Level’. You must set up comprehensive alerts, as you might encounter surprise attacks from infected bodies."

"One hundred to three hundred is ’Danger Level’. If residing in the Wilderness, you will definitely attract infection sources nearby."

He paused, emphasizing, "No exceptions, it’s definite. As long as there are infection sources within three kilometers, they will surely be drawn in!"

"Three hundred to one thousand are classified as ’High Danger Level’. At this time, not only will scattered infected bodies come, but they will also form a scale gathering. If camping for an extended period, infection sources will be strongly attracted, and teams must be constantly dispatched to clear the surroundings to maintain safety."

Elder He did not mention higher levels, probably to avoid scaring the two.

Elder Zhou supplemented from the side: "If there were no rivers, with a batch of Satellite Cities sharing the load and the manpower of the corps patrolling day and night, it wouldn’t be as dangerous as we are saying. But with the White Water River passing by Dapo Town, Happiness City can’t set up a blockade upstream, so you must be doubly careful."

"I understand."

Cheng Ye nodded heavily, his fingertips unconsciously rubbing the edge of the water cup.

This was exactly his earlier concern; with no one selecting Long Water Town, Dapo Town would become the first infection source trigger point along the Lijiang Tributary.

If an infection source truly flowed downstream, Dapo Town would be the first to bear the brunt.

But this is the price that must be borne in choosing favorable terrain; on the Wasteland, there is never a place both safe and full of opportunities.

Even if there were, it would have long been occupied by the Super Shelter City or larger settlements, leaving no chance for current development.

"As for how to deal with infection source invasions, and how to lay out defenses, we won’t show off."

Elder Song concluded, "You are an Inspector, you surely know this better than us."

The topic about danger was thus halted.

The three turned to discuss the qualities of the selected refugees today, which families are reliable and hardworking and can be counted on, which youths are overly restless and need a little restraint to avoid derailing from serious matters.

Having lived to this age, the eyes of the three elders are sharp, helping Cheng Ye sift through the crowd thoroughly during the lectures.

Overall, the people’s hearts are usable.

Including those young adults, who are not worse than community militias in essence, just that their temper is yet to be tempered.

It wasn’t until after ten o’clock that Cheng Ye and Wang Kang stood up to bid farewell.

Just stepping out the door, although Cheng Ye’s heart felt heavy, Wang Kang quickly adjusted.

"Brother Cheng, don’t worry! Being an Inspector, this is a hurdle we can’t avoid, fearing is useless, better keep twelve points of vigilance, adapt to circumstances as they arise."

"Hmm, you’re right." Cheng Ye mused and nodded in agreement.

As an Inspector, going on field missions and roaming the Wilderness will be routine, and he will eventually have to face these threats head-on.

He is not afraid of those reckless infected bodies showing up, or any infection source flowing downstream.

After all, the benefits brought by a level-up in Life are evident and enough to stop most ordinary infection sources from parasitizing.

Not to mention the life-saving abilities granted by Flame and Horned Starfish; when danger reaches a critical point, he could activate Horned Starfish’s protective mode and escape on the Flying Wing—what infection source could stop him?

But if he left, what about Wang Kang?

Wang Kang is a bona fide Intern Inspector, yet to forge a Martial Body.

Following him to cover the Satellite City was originally to fill the partner role.

Cheng Ye asked himself, putting aside past friendship with Wang Kang, based solely on getting along during this period, he would never abandon this obedient and ambitious little brother.

Meeting someone who fits so well is a rarity; missing out on Wang Kang, even if he became a station master in the future, it would be uncertain if he could find a second one.

Furthermore, even if he could escape with Wang Kang, what about the five hundred refugees willing to follow him to build Dapo Town?

Abandoning them means forfeiting the package qualification.

This is his real concern; he must come up with a set of measures to prevent infection sources, to ensure construction goes unhindered.

And this happens to be his weakness, an obvious shortcoming compared to Luokuke.

But fortunately, the Cloud Water Town, which was batch built, hasn’t had large-scale infection outbreaks yet.

Even if they truly encounter an infection source and have a massive parasitic occurrence.

As long as it’s not of a fierce, malignant type, there will always be a way to remove it, always a chance of surviving.

"You go back to sleep first; I’m going to charge the car some more!"

Cheng Ye drove the off-road vehicle to drop Wang Kang at the community gate, then turned the vehicle heading toward the Industrial Bureau.

Having the car these three days, he has been controlling the charge to eight hundred degrees daily, exactly two full charging values.

Not arrogant, nor low-key, just fitting the current identity without immediately arousing suspicion.

Regarding whether he will be found out eventually, with his current growth speed, who dares to question Chief Cheng? Inspector Cheng?

While he indeed is cautious, he never blindly plays safe when it’s time to be enterprising.

A total of 600% charging value has already allowed him to bring forth all the skills to be found in this package, as well as the characteristic skills in the illustrated books!

Now, only the last step remains.

Letting Flame fuse with Growth Factor, and fusing the characteristic skills extracted from the illustrated books along with the ordinary skills found into one.

Glancing at the still remaining 52% charging value, Cheng Ye switched to the Skill Bar and counted.

Roughly estimating, it requires at least 8 fusion attempts, necessitating an additional 350% charging value, which is 1400 degrees.

"Going to the package tomorrow, it’s time to be bold!"

Proficiently parking, Cheng Ye simply drove the off-road vehicle into the 240kw fast charging area.

With the off-road vehicle’s structure, it cannot fully utilize this power, only maintaining at 100kw speed like the adjacent 120kw pile.

But the pendant is unaffected, as soon as the plug connected, it reached its full power.

One hour for 240 degrees, even for 1400 degrees, it merely requires slightly over 5 hours to complete!

"The current speed is but an appetizer."

Cheng Ye leaned on the seat, watching the green charging icon displayed on the panel, transforming all his worries into an indescribable wild vigor.

"Once I’ve built up Dapo Town, we must set up the gigawatt charging."

"By then, what infection source dares to disturb me, I’ll... stomp it dead in one step!"

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