mtlumby2d Chapter 347 Showcases the Nanling Base
Chapter 347 Showcases the Nanling Base
Xavier, who had always been proud of Xiyue, inexplicably fell into deep thought.
Compared to them, why does Xiyue seem so outdated? Are they still using lightning-based superpowers to convert into electricity and then continue to use the power supply?
Doesn't that make them seem low-class?
Xavier observed the inventions at the South Ridge base with composure, managing to control his emotions, but his subordinates couldn't remain calm; after all, the people of Xiyue were always emotionally expressive.
"Wow, this shower is so convenient. Water comes out with just a light touch. It's even more convenient and easier to use than a shower head. The water temperature can also be adjusted directly to your liking."
Chen Mingzhang explained with a smile, "This invention utilizes multiple superpowers: spatial storage, water supply, and fire heating. The superpower adjustment function is far more precise and detailed than the previous shower head, so the user experience will be much better."
"In addition, the water provided by water-type ability users is cleaner than ordinary water, to the point that it can be drunk directly, which can prevent some people with weak constitutions from getting sick."
Xavier and the others nodded in agreement. In the apocalypse, it was extremely difficult to find clean water, and unclean water could easily lead to illness.
If what Chen Mingzhang said is true, then this water source, after being refined by a water-type ability user and sterilized by a fire-type ability user at high temperatures, is indeed safe to drink directly.
Chen Mingzhang ignored what they were thinking and continued, "A device like this only requires placing a compressed water source purchased from the base store in this part. One unit can provide about a month's worth of water for a family of three."
Xavier's subordinates included a superhuman whose family had more than twenty members, resulting in him receiving rather meager supplies. Curious, he asked, "Is such a compressed water source expensive?"
Chen Mingzhang had been waiting for him to ask this question, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly. "Our base has a special currency that we call universal currency. A piece of compressed water like this can be purchased with one universal currency."
"One universal coin?" The other party was unsure of the purchasing power of this universal coin, so they couldn't tell whether it was expensive or cheap.
Chen Mingzhang thoughtfully explained, "Here, the price of one universal coin is equivalent to one first-tier crystal core. We also post system tasks on our bulletin board from time to time. Completing the tasks will earn you the corresponding universal coins."
"Oh, by the way, children under ten and seniors over sixty-five will receive thirty universal coins and a material subsidy every month. Although it's not much, it's enough for them to survive."
"really?!!"
Upon hearing this, Xavier's subordinate's eyes lit up. The reason he had such a hard life was because most of his twenty-odd family members were elderly people and children, and the others didn't have any special abilities.
Even though he has superpowers, his level isn't high, so he can only shoulder this heavy responsibility. This means that even though he has a decent status in Xiyue now, he still lives a very frugal life.
But they are all his blood relatives—his grandparents, parents, younger brother and sister. He couldn't bear to abandon any of them. But if it really was as Chen Mingzhang said, then he would be much more at ease.
Chen Mingzhang nodded with a smile: "Of course it's true."
Ryan looked at Xavier with envy. "It's so nice. If only Xiyue had all these benefits from Nanling."
Xavier looked embarrassed. It wasn't that he was mistreating everyone, but all the supplies in the post-apocalyptic world were scarce. Even if he wanted to, he couldn't. At most, he could only hunt a few more alien beasts to supplement everyone's meals.
Ryan believed Chen Mingzhang's words, but Xavier's other men did not. After all, it was just a matter of words; who knew whether what he said was true or false?
However, since they were on someone else's turf, even if they didn't believe them, they couldn't be too blunt. They just smiled and asked, "Captain Chen, I wonder if we could take a look around the base?"
Chen Mingzhang certainly couldn't refuse, but he still needed to make things clear at the beginning: "Of course, but places like the laboratory are classified as secrets of our base. Apart from that, most areas are open for visits."
Xavier and the others understood this; they wanted to see if what Chen Mingzhang said was true, but they had no intention of making enemies.
Raine was also eager to know how ordinary people at the South Ridge Base lived, so he went outside and discovered that many vegetable plots had been cultivated at the South Ridge Base, and some people were using their superpowers to grow crops.
They realized that the people of Nanling truly loved farming.
The two young men, who were using earth-based abilities to cultivate the land and wind-based abilities to sow seeds, instantly broke into bright smiles when they saw Chen Mingzhang. "Captain Chen!"
Chen Mingzhang had a good memory and could recognize almost everyone in the base. He chatted briefly with the two young men, which made them very excited.
"Team Leader Chen! Don't worry, the area we're responsible for should be ready for harvest next month, then we'll be able to eat fresh strawberries!"
Chen Mingzhang encouraged the two young men for a few more minutes, and they were so excited that they wanted to use their superpowers to plow ten acres of land.
Having superpowers does make me work faster.
Raine was the most curious about Nanling among the Xiyue base members. He went up to him and asked casually, "Brother, you guys do so much work every day, how much food do you get?"
Although these two young men were young, they were not stupid. At first, they frowned and were reluctant to tell outsiders about the situation inside the base, but after seeing Chen Mingzhang's signal, they realized that they could speak up.
“We don’t have to do much work in a day. The land we’re responsible for can actually be finished in an hour using our superpowers. After we finish and pass the inspection, we can register with the captain. After registration, we get points, which can be exchanged for daily supplies.”
Upon hearing this, Raine's heart pounded. "Daily supplies? Does everyone get them?"
"Basically, as long as you don't slack off and finish your work, you can get daily supplies. These tasks are arranged according to individual circumstances. Ordinary people do less work and get less food, while those with higher ability levels get more and better food."
"Is no one special?" Renn pressed. In their base, the best things were basically given to the strong, and the weak were considered lucky to survive.
"Yes, I have."
Hearing what the two said, Renn was somewhat disappointed, and the people from Xiyue also snorted coldly, thinking that everyone was the same as before.
However, they were quickly proven wrong, as the two young men said with envy, "Children under ten years old and seniors over sixty-five years old in the base receive extra subsidies."