Wasteland Border Inspector-Chapter 239 - 113: Dual-Source Technology, Extraordinary Tech Tree!

Chapter 239: Chapter 113: Dual-Source Technology, Extraordinary Tech Tree!

However, the formation didn’t scatter in the slightest. They stood in a neat circle around the hall, all saluting towards the direction of the Fog Cave.

"Inspector Cheng, the Celestial Strike Team is fully assembled, awaiting instructions!"

Shuke stepped forward, his voice firm and resounding.

"Stand guard where you are. Without orders, do not venture through the Fog Cave without permission."

"Yes, sir!"

If he hadn’t led three hundred Celestial Essence troops to charge through the Infected Bodies, Cheng Ye might have felt uncertain about this scene.

But now, his every move appeared completely familiar and composed.

He even stealthily compared the three hundred Celestial Essence troops to the Celestial Strike Team in his mind.

On the Firewood City side, a group of Firewood staff members busy with equipment quietly paused in their work.

Li Changfeng looked at the sea of tactical uniforms on the opposite side, then glanced at Cheng Ye calmly issuing orders, involuntarily swallowing hard.

He couldn’t deny feeling envious.

Even though the scale of Firewood Shelter City is significantly larger than Happiness City, they, the Inspectors, are just part of the regional operation system.

The inspection station conducts a major assessment every three years, promoting the top performers and eliminating the bottom ones.

At the same time, any incident will deduct points from an Inspector’s score. Once the score falls below 60, they are immediately dismissed.

Being a Level 4 Inspector, his usual authority might surpass Cheng Ye’s, but under such circumstances, the difference is vast.

But there’s no helping it—after all, Happiness City is the origin of the inspection station system.

"Hmm?"

In the waiting interval, Cheng Ye instinctively opened the panel for a glance, feeling surprised.

Among the dense list of names and "?", only Li Changfeng’s coordination score reached double digits.

And the value wasn’t low, soaring to 27%.

Though still far from Level 2 skill search, it was nearing the threshold for item search.

This could work!

Cheng Ye’s heart stirred.

If he stayed in Happiness City, he might encounter Liu Kun many times, but opportunities to come to Firewood Shelter City might only occur once in the coming years.

Once he was done searching, he could easily find an excuse to linger at the Public Works Bureau, recharging before leaving.

"Good thing I charged fully tonight; otherwise, I’d be in regret now!"

Skills, there’s always a target to search.

Information can’t improve the current situation in the short term.

But items—equipment researched by Firewood Shelter City, no matter what is found, hold significant value, especially the Flying Wing Assault Unit, just thinking about it sets one’s blood boiling!

This opportunity is one in a million; it cannot be missed!

After more than ten minutes, the hall’s mist began to stir again, with another group of people flooding in.

As expected, Cheng Ye didn’t recognize anyone, including those few middle-aged people surrounded by soldiers.

But the other party seemed very familiar with him, raising their voice across the Fog Cave, "Inspector Cheng, hard work tonight!"

Hmm?

This voice sounded somewhat familiar?

Cheng Ye frowns slightly, immediately recalling where he’d heard this voice before.

Wasn’t it that night when he took down Zhang Can, the one communicating with him from the Inner City command center?

Thinking for a moment, he made a gesture of excuse, turned, and crossed the Fog Cave back to the resting hall.

Once in the corner of the hall, the middle-aged man immediately lowered his voice, "Inspector Cheng, I’m Director Bai Wei from the emergency command center. I assume you’re not unfamiliar with me."

"Director Bai, it was you that night..."

"It was the Elder." Bai Wei smiled, intelligence hidden in the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, "You should be in the know, so let’s speak frankly. Please synchronize with me quickly what’s happening inside."

"Alright."

Bai Wei was able to detect his probing, so Cheng Ye decided not to beat around the bush and succinctly recounted the events before and after the Fog Cave occurrence and what happened inside.

Bai Wei nodded frequently, "Such hard work. Inspector Cheng has been on duty all day, and now at night, you still have to handle these troubles. I’ll apply to the command center to give you a bonus and permission reward for your overtime."

"Director Bai, there’s no need for such formality—I’m not doing this for a bonus..."

Cheng Ye quickly waved his hand, an embarrassed smile flickering on his face.

Goodness.

From last time’s wool-gathering with the Elder, could it be that he’s left such an impression of picking up feathers wherever he goes?

This isn’t great; if people learn about his character, the opportunities to gather wool would surely diminish.

To his surprise, Bai Wei saw through his mind instantly, laughing, "Rest assured, it’s not for nothing. If Firewood asks for any conditions, we’ll need you as the Inspector to negotiate. Though Happiness City isn’t affluent these years, we won’t fall short of dignity, not a bit."

"So..."

Cheng Ye pondered for a moment, "Director Bai, once things stabilize, I’d like to follow Inspector Li to the inspection station in Firewood Shelter City for learning, if that’s okay..."

"No problem, feel free to go, just make sure to return before the Fog Cave disperses."

Bai Wei agreed without hesitation, his tone straightforward, "Do you need us to provide you any support? Perhaps a Celestial Strike Squad to escort you? Or allocate a bit of learning funds?"

"No need, no need."

Cheng Ye chuckled and shook his head, "You all do what you need to; no need to specifically worry about me. I know what I’m doing and will return on time."

"Alright."

Bai Wei nodded, then turned to arrange the material handovers, without a word of nonsense or any veiled reminders.

Cheng Ye stood in place for a moment, suddenly gently shaking his head, feeling a wave of emotion in his heart.

Though Happiness City pales in scale compared to Firewood Shelter City and seems to increasingly lag behind in development.

It’s like those old noble families who once thrived but still preserve the most valuable traditions, despite their wealth no longer being as before.

It gives a feeling of comfort and an inexplicable sense of belonging.

In just over half an hour, the material handovers on both sides of the Fog Cave had already started.

Seeing that he wasn’t needed here for now, Cheng Ye crossed back through the Fog Cave, smiling at Li Changfeng, "Inspector Li, I would like to visit your inspection station. Would that be possible?"

The Happiness City side was cloaked in Void Mist, making it dangerous and less likely for the Firewood personnel to come over.

But on the Firewood side, there were no such concerns. Li Changfeng paused for a moment, then repeatedly nodded, "No problem, I’ll take you for a tour. To be honest, our Zone B4 inspection station, since its establishment, has never hosted Inspectors from other Shelter Cities. You’re the first!"

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