Wasteland Border Inspector - Chapter 764

Chapter 764: Chapter 254: Research Team, Celestial Essence’s Major Expansion!

Moreover, having instruments doesn’t mean immediate results; the imported equipment on the market is likely a generation behind, so it’s better to develop independently from the start.

With his Civilization Collector, which can analyze biological characteristics and decode runes, there’s no need at all to hand over hard-earned money to other Shelter Cities.

“Inspector Cheng, you’re joking. Could it get worse than my current situation?”

Shi Xu shook his head helplessly, but there was a hint of excitement in his eyes, “For this research, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of Contribution Points don’t actually make much difference. What we need more is recognition, a united team, and most importantly… mutual trust!”

“Don’t worry, I’m not afraid Director Shi will run away with the research results.”

Cheng Ye nodded repeatedly, quietly opening the panel to glance at Shi Xu’s cooperation level.

Wow, 87.6%.

This is already the highest level achievable through conversation alone, without any scene support!

“Lacking charging value and even more short of time. It’s likely that Shi Xu has a lot of academic knowledge hidden here waiting to be uncovered.”

Cheng Ye suddenly felt a happy dilemma.

He suddenly recalled the route choice prompt given by the Civilization Collector, and finally vaguely understood its meaning at this moment:

Personal strength is used to arm oneself and delve into dangerous areas to find valuable information.

But to change the era, it still requires “stability” and “intelligence networking,” requiring deep cooperation with these “natives.”

Lunch ended.

Cheng Ye sat in the passenger seat of the truck. Watching Shi Xu outside waving goodbye full of expectation, he felt a thousand emotions.

Who would’ve thought that a single Immortal Object containment task would bring such amazing hidden benefits.

Even the most basic research team is assembled, led by one of the six core members of the institute, a Level 4 researcher.

You know, at the checkpoint, only Qin Feng, a Level 2 researcher, is in charge. If the Dabo Research Institute is built, it might reach heights even surpassing the fully-budgeted checkpoint.

Of course, the larger the operation, the more he realizes the urgency of making money.

Now, everywhere is restricted by “imports,” which conversely highlights how exaggerated the profits of “exports” are.

As long as technological superiority can be established, opening the channels for large-scale transactions, the resources that can be brought back in the future might be unimaginable.

“Brother Cheng, where did you get this truck from?!” Wang Kang, coming downstairs, saw Cheng Ye sitting in the passenger seat and was stunned.

The Inner City has strict vehicle controls, private individuals simply aren’t qualified to own vehicles.

But when he went around to the other side of the truck and saw the “Giant Egg” logo on the right side of the body, his curiosity turned into undisguisable admiration.

“Last time we went to visit the research institute, they didn’t even let us into the Giant Egg, and now, look how quickly Brother Cheng got a truck from there!”

“Don’t worry, I’ll take you inside next time.” Ye simply let the institute-assigned driver leave, sat in the driver’s seat himself, while Wang Kang took the passenger seat.

The clothing store had just opened, and Su Xiu and Lin Xu were still talking inside.

Seeing a truck parked in front, they hurried out, but upon seeing Wang Kang in the passenger seat and Cheng Ye driving, their anxious faces quickly changed expression.

Su Xiu walked over curiously, touching here and looking there, eyes full of unconcealed pride.

Lin Xu’s eyes landed on the Giant Egg, a flash of surprise and realization crossing his face, followed by a more cordial smile as he naturally started a conversation.

“Inspector Cheng, the specific plan might take about ten days to draft…”

“No problem, construction can proceed in phases. Let’s secure the core area first and then gradually expand outward. Uncle Lin, wouldn’t I trust your abilities?”

Cheng Ye opened the car door and got out, exchanged contact numbers with Lin Xu, and then emphasized:

“Once you leave the Inner City, it’s hard to get back in. If someone is concerned about this, don’t force them. Outside, I can also find suitable workers and craftsmen for you, just worried that some might struggle with the harsh environment outside and want to come back.”

“A few have expressed this concern, now that you mention it, I won’t persuade them hard to follow.” Lin Xu immediately nodded, “Inspector Cheng, we may call each other family in private, but outside, it’s better to call me ‘Engineer Lin’, it’s more formal.”

“Engineer Lin…” Cheng Ye nodded slightly, not really minding Lin Xu’s emphasis on “family.”

Networking, just harmless social connection.

Compared to relying entirely on interests with unfamiliar architects, having a deeper relationship with Lin Xu certainly inspires more confidence, “When you’re ready to come out, call me, I’ll send someone to pick you up.”

“Alright!” Lin Xu nodded firmly.

3 PM.

The truck turned onto the main road, heading straight towards the Gate of Happiness.

One in, one out, the longing and aspiration for the Inner City had already completely dissipated.

Instead, it was the underground area of the Inner City that made Cheng Ye a bit envious, especially the administrative district where Black Tiger was located. Besides the known Rebirth Medical space, who knows what other magical places it might hide.

Not to mention the treasures inside the Giant Egg, just Yu Yong alone is enough to collect all the characteristics of the Extraordinary Mother Source.

“Brother Cheng, before we knew it, we’ve been away from the Buffer Zone for a month.” Wang Kang mused, looking out the window.

As the truck drove out of the Inner City range, more and more curious glances were thrown their way, prompting Cheng Ye to close the window and take a deep breath.