Wasteland Border Inspector-Chapter 238 - 113: Dual-Source Technology, Extraordinary Tech Tree!

Chapter 238: Chapter 113: Dual-Source Technology, Extraordinary Tech Tree!

The number of accompanying fog caves is not yet fully counted, but it is expected to not be less than the amount during the last outbreak.

At least... over a thousand!

On average, one fog cave is generated every 100-150 square kilometers.

These fog caves might cluster together in one place, or they might be particularly scattered, varying in size.

According to previous records, the longest one lasted nearly 8 hours, while the shortest lasted only about two minutes.

"Is there no known cause for the formation of the fog caves?"

"None." Li Changfeng shook his head, "The term ’Extraordinary Curse’ is our collective name for this kind of mysterious natural disaster. Its formation process might actually be very complex, but who really knows so much?"

"From the last era to now, it’s only been thirty to forty years. We’re like fledglings trapped in an eggshell, guarding our respective shelter cities, shrinking back in defense. It’s only in these ten-odd years that we’ve been able to venture out a bit."

"Could it be the Extraordinary..."

Cheng Ye didn’t finish his sentence before Li Changfeng interrupted him.

"Hush!"

Li Changfeng’s expression changed abruptly, and he quickly made a gesture for silence, then lowered his voice, saying, "Sorry, Inspector Cheng. Firewood strictly forbids discussing this, and no one is allowed to pursue this power. If there’s even a hint of such a tendency, we can only ask them to leave and seek other employment."

"Understood."

Cheng Ye made an apologetic gesture, suddenly feeling strange inside.

Firewood is clearly researching Source Attraction technology, utilizing the power of the Extraordinary Mother Source, so why is it so taboo about the Extraordinary?

However, Li Changfeng obviously didn’t want to continue the conversation, immediately changing the topic, "You can just talk about the detection intensity to see the situation of the fog caves."

"Alright, I’ll give it a try."

Cheng Ye spoke softly, and indeed, lines of data flashed before his eyes.

[Fog Cave Link]

[Intensity: 320]

[Maximum Duration: 5 hours and 06 minutes]

[Minimum Duration: 4 hours and 29 minutes]

From stepping into the fog cave until now, 11 minutes have passed, and the data has correspondingly changed.

Cheng Ye was somewhat curious about the detection principle, but on second thought, he realized that even if he asked Li Changfeng, he probably wouldn’t have an answer.

To truly know how this thing is made, what its principles are, wouldn’t fit the identity of an Inspector.

As he was pondering this, the sound of roaring engines suddenly came from behind.

Several army-green jeeps roared in, tires making whooshing sounds as they rolled across the ground.

Unlike Happiness City, Firewood Shelter City seemed to use all fuel-powered vehicles, making quite the ruckus at night.

The car doors opened, and a group of people jumped out wearing uniforms of various colors. Some immediately looked like leaders, others were technicians carrying instrument cases, and there were quite a few staff running errands.

"Inspector Li, how’s the situation?"

Upon seeing Li Changfeng, everyone greeted him familiarly.

"Very stable. This is Inspector Cheng from Happiness City." Li Changfeng introduced with a smile, "Inspector Cheng, this is Vice District Chief Zhang of Zone B4, Zhang Yi, in charge of trade and emergency coordination."

The man called Vice District Chief Zhang immediately stepped forward, gripping Cheng Ye’s hand and shaking it vigorously, his face brimming with enthusiasm, "Inspector Cheng, I’ve long admired you! Your Happiness City checkpoint is the benchmark for our Wasteland. The training book your grandfather wrote is right by my bedside, and I’ve long wanted to learn from your experience!"

Cheng Ye hurriedly returned the handshake, secretly clicking his tongue inside.

Zhang Yi’s earnest manner didn’t even give him time to go on an external assignment; first, he got to enjoy the prestige of an Inspector in a diplomatic setting.

To tell the truth, this feeling was novel and subtle, truly akin to being a diplomat.

"Inspector Cheng, the fog cave opened so timely!"

Vice District Chief Zhang’s voice was loud as he pointed at the fog cave, exclaiming excitedly, "The various materials Happiness City ordered at the beginning of the year, originally planned to be gathered into convoys and sent in the fall, can now be directly sent through the fog cave, saving so much trouble!"

"This..." Cheng Ye mused slightly, pondering how to respond.

Fortunately, at this moment, a commotion arose in the rest hall opposite the fog cave.

Just then, white mist roiled at the door guarded by Long, and twelve fully armed soldiers entered.

Everyone wore dark gray tactical uniforms, full protective helmets, and their quick-draw holsters on their chests tightly secured short shotguns. Their rifle muzzles pointed downward, yet they constantly maintained vigilance, exuding a sense of seasoned elite from head to toe.

After entering the hall, the team automatically fanned out into a vigilance formation, until following Long’s guidance, they saw the fog cave on the wall, and a trace of surprise visibly flashed beneath their helmeted eyes.

The leading squad captain quickly lowered his head and instructed a couple of words, then four people left the hall, while the remaining seven followed him quickly to the edge of the fog cave, stopping half a meter away.

"Pa!"

The tactical boots landed heavily together, emitting a crisp sound.

The eight people saluted at the same time.

"Inspector Cheng! Third Array of the Happiness Corps, Captain Shuke, reporting!"

"Celestial Strike Squad, reporting!"

The sound was impeccably synchronized, as if they had practiced many times.

Cheng Ye was slightly stunned, then immediately returned to normal, saying in a deep voice, "Captain Shu, how’s the situation outside?"

"The Happiness Corps has completed a triple encirclement of the Public Works Bureau, dispatching a total of 950 people, 80 squads."

Shuke spoke rapidly, reporting concisely, "A temporary communication station has been established and can connect to the Inner City Command Headquarters at any time."

"Please immediately inform the command: the fog cave connects to Firewood Shelter City’s Zone B4, with stable energy intensity, expected to last over 4 hours."

"Understood!"

Shuke nodded heavily, turned around, and signaled to the three people behind him.

The three immediately held their rifles, running in a triangular formation away, threading through the void mist to the outside world.

The remaining people followed Shuke, forming a tight defensive line at the fog cave entrance.

Within just two minutes, the void mist in front of the rest hall began to churn furiously, and a massive wave of thirty to fifty soldiers poured in at once.