Wasteland Border Inspector - Chapter 760

Chapter 760: Chapter 253: Contribution Treasury, Primal Extraordinary! (Part 2)

At the same time, the collection progress of the traits in the index was also rising rapidly, far exceeding expectations.

This is the advantage of being backed by the Super Shelter City.

These contained Extraordinary Mother Sources are like untapped treasure troves, and all he needs to do is gain the trust of the research facility, obtain permission, and get the key to unlock the vault.

When 52% remained, the traits “Shadow State,” “Shadow Traversal,” and “Puppet Spider Silk” first reached 100% completion.

Until the vital sign values dropped to 45% and “Virtual and Real Conversion” was also fully collected, Cheng Ye finally let go, allowing Yu Yong to fall limply to the ground.

Outside the containment room, Yu Erlan, who witnessed the entire interrogation process, appeared calm and composed, while the researchers nearby were visibly shocked, clearly not expecting the interrogation to unfold in such a simple and brutal manner.

However, no one questioned the rationality of this approach, as, faced with the stubborn Yu Yong, desperate measures were taken.

In the Wasteland World, the result is always the priority, no matter how simplified the process is.

“You… you can’t get anything… from me!”

Yu Yong trembled all over, convulsing on the ground, yet still stubbornly resisted.

“Is that so?” Cheng Ye slowly lowered his body, almost lying on the ground, bringing their eyes to the same level, his tone calm yet unyielding:

“Don’t worry, I’ll come back many times, as long as you’re not afraid, I’ll be happy.”

With that, he stood up, brushed the dust off himself, and signaled to open the alloy door outside.

He never glanced at Yu Yong again, maintaining an unreasonably carefree demeanor.

Waiting patiently for Cheng Ye to remove his protective gear and alloy battle armor, Yu Erlan spoke: “Inspector Cheng, this method of interrogation has never been used in the research facility before, did you discover anything special?”

Cheng Ye did not answer directly; instead, he smiled and asked in return: “Director Yu, can his vital signs recover?”

“Yes, it will take about two to three days.”

“Good, I’ll come back in three days to verify whether my idea works.”

After speaking, Cheng Ye pointed to the light device on the wall of the containment room, “Also, I need the complete technical information about this special light that can restrain the Ghost Shadow Spider. Preferably, I want a finished device and a controller; I’d like to try from this angle.”

“No problem! When you leave the research facility later, I’ll have Shi Xu give you these items.”

Seeing Cheng Ye’s mysterious demeanor, Yu Erlan was thoroughly intrigued and immediately nodded enthusiastically.

Although the other researchers were curious, it was evidently not the time to inquire.

After everyone left carrying the alloy battle armor, Yu Erlan led Cheng Ye to the core control room of the building, not forgetting the other purpose of his visit, to see the Extraordinary Mother Source that provides energy for the entire research facility.

It was utterly unexpected that the most essential energy provider in the research facility was not a typical animal infection source, but a plant infection source.

A… large, green leek!

This was the first time Cheng Ye had seen a leek growing nearly four meters tall.

It was deeply rooted in the special soil with a dark red hue, its top leaves squirming as if alive and continuing to grow taller segment by segment.

“This is called Burning Leek. Strictly speaking, it’s not considered an infection source, but an unpolluted native Extraordinary Plant.”

Yu Erlan explained in detail, “The energy it releases can be absorbed by almost all infection sources, making it one of the best cultivation nutrients for infection sources, and its value is immeasurable.”

After a pause, she added, “Of course, we publicly claim it’s an infection source, given that good things inevitably attract outside interest. Just know for yourself; don’t reveal its true origin to others.”

“Gosh…” Cheng Ye looked on, dumbfounded, as Yu Erlan pressed the operation button, and the mechanical cutter in the pipeline immediately activated, precisely slicing off the top part of the Burning Leek.

The moment it detached from the body, the cut leek instantly transformed into green energy points, flowing through specialized pipelines into the central transmission system, directed to the energy-intensive areas of the research facility as needed.

Meanwhile, the cut section of the Burning Leek visibly grew taller again, its growth still vigorous.

Indeed… year after year, month after month, endless leeks!

“In fact, every Super Shelter City hides native Extraordinary Plants, varying in number, forming the foundation. To build your research facility, you must transplant a Burning Leek. With it, you can provide energy to maintain the activity of infection sources internally and even promote their growth. Without it, ordinary infection sources can’t survive for more than three days, even destruction-level infection sources like Demon Eye Sponge can’t last a month.”

Yu Erlan offered more temptation: “The Burning Leek you see now can be transplanted up to five more times. The inspection station has already used contributions to redeem one, leaving only four. According to the current market price of the Alliance, a single plant requires at least fifteen million contribution points to qualify for purchase. But you are from Happiness City and have privileges, so this part of the cost can be offset with contributions.”

Fifteen million…

Cheng Ye listened, feeling somewhat numb, fully realizing what it means to be unable to move an inch without money.

In the scarce resources of the Wasteland World, the first wave of New Era’s expansive development has been voraciously divided by various shelter cities.