Wasteland Border Inspector-Chapter 269 - 121: Military Supplies and Expanding Power! (Part 2)
However, the information obtained now seems to point in another direction.
Is human potential in the Wasteland not entirely predetermined by nature, but also subject to change later?
This is worth pondering deeply.
Cheng Ye pondered, tearing off the patch on his body.
With the detector, it will be more convenient to know the changes in strength brought by each skill.
It’s much more intuitive than measuring with Nutrient Paste before.
"Hmm... it was 35 before, Camel Endurance should have provided me 2 points, not bad."
During the beef stew, he had already equipped this Level 1 skill he acquired.
At the time, it just felt mentally invigorating, not realizing the specific value could increase this much.
A 2-point energy reaction, which translates to nearly a 5% increase, is quite substantial for a Level 1 skill.
Now, searching once only requires 20% of the charging value, with no chance of failure; it’s practically a guaranteed profit.
If he could charge and search freely every day, his strength could double in four days.
Of course, this is an idealized result.
Simply stacking high values becomes more challenging the further along you go, and it only slows the accumulation of information.
To achieve a qualitative leap and advance in rank quickly, he must search for advanced skills, and... the Extraordinary!
"Sleep, once the Migrants arrive, it might not be comfortable to sleep for weeks."
Cheng Ye shook his head, temporarily putting these thoughts aside and diving into his bed.
A mix of cotton and a faint musty smell lingered around his nose, oddly providing comfort.
He didn’t know whether those proposals would be useful, but if they were adopted, there should be news tomorrow.
Because at the latest, Migrants would arrive the day after tomorrow, leaving no time for Happiness City to ponder it over.
And during this process, whether the Inspection Station could benefit depends on the negotiation skills of Ding Yishan, the chief.
The Inspector below, after all, only has the part of doing the work, with no right to vie for power.
...
A quiet night passed.
Ever since the Stand-In Starfish ended, Happiness City fell into a long-lost tranquility.
After shedding the usual tension and hustle, it somewhat resembled an untroubled small frontier town.
At 5:30 in the morning, the alarm clock rang.
Technically, work starts at 7:00, so there was no need to get up this early.
But the Collector used 20% yesterday, and without a charging station replenishment, it only recovered 8% in a day.
There was still a 12% gap that needed to be replenished at the Public Works Bureau parking lot, which would take about half an hour.
Cheng Ye let out a long yawn, got out of bed, and first checked the download progress on Firewood Communication.
In the past over 7 hours, only 4% was downloaded, as slow as a snail.
"At this speed, it seems to take more than 144 hours."
He clicked his tongue, pulled out the charging cable, stuffed the phone into his backpack, and shuffled off to wash up.
The temperature seemed even lower.
The water pipes were frozen, leaving only a small trickle of water flowing from the tap.
When the cold water splashed onto his face, any remaining sleepiness was immediately dispelled.
Cheng Ye stood by the window and stretched, the chilly morning light washing over him, making him feel utterly refreshed.
Downstairs, he left the residential area, and Master Zhang was already waiting at the door with the bus.
The bus’ headlights cast a dim glow through the morning fog, the street empty, with only the howling cold wind rustling the street trees.
"To the Public Works Bureau parking lot."
"Sure."
Master Zhang responded, turned the key, and started the vehicle.
Upon reaching the parking lot, nine overnight vehicles were already parked, leaving six available spots.
Cheng Ye casually pointed to a spot towards the interior, directing Master Zhang to reverse and park there, then skillfully took the charging card and got off the bus.
After Master Zhang went to the lounge for a wash.
Plugging in, swiping the card, confirming the charge, the entire process was smooth and fluid.
Even if Master Zhang didn’t see it, a look at the battery level upon returning would reveal the anomaly.
However, no matter how you explain such matters, it always sounds peculiar.
So Cheng Ye simply avoided any explanations; as long as he didn’t speak, there would never be a need for "explanation."
Instead, initiating an explanation could easily complicate things, inviting more questions.
Time passed, reaching 6:20.
The panel popped up, the battery fully charged, the softly glowing green progress bar staying solidly at 100%, the full charging value offering reassurance.
Upon checking Defense Communication, Cheng Ye suddenly had a strong premonition that if Liu Kun hadn’t changed his mind, he would definitely try leaving or entering the city today.
After all, once the Migrants arrive, the Inspection Station’s pressure will increase sharply, making checks even stricter.
At that time, trying to hide his identity and get in without being detected would become significantly harder.
Furthermore, as a member of Happiness City’s upper echelons, Liu Kun would become busier in the future, leaving no time for adventures outside Happiness City.
"Let’s go, to the Inspection Station."
Cheng Ye disconnected the charging gun, the bus left the parking lot, arriving at the Inspection Station’s entrance precisely at 6:40.
Compared to being late yesterday, it was twenty minutes early today.
Yet, as soon as he got off the bus, Cheng Ye was taken aback by the sight in front of him; over twenty six-meter-eight medium trucks were lined up neatly at the entrance of the South Inspection Station.
Workers in Public Works Bureau uniforms were unloading with the guards, boxes and boxes of goods being moved down, piling up on the ground like a small hill.
"What’s this?"
He couldn’t help walking over, his eyes falling on the opened boxes.
The boxes contained Nutrient Paste packages, but unlike the common transparent bags on the market, they came in yellow, blue, and black.
After being in Happiness City for so long, it was the first time Cheng Ye had seen Nutrient Paste in such colorful packaging.
