Wasteland Development Diary

Under satellite positioning and navigation, the Dead Sea disaster area along the way is clear at a glance, making the road home easier.

Zhou Yi's main task recently has been practicing with the [Radio].

He gradually figured out some usage techniques.

Whether it's Channel 1 or Channel 2, it consumes 30 energy points to activate the [Radio] for one hour.

The collection range can be reduced, but not further expanded.

It's good at eavesdropping on gossip and secrets, but it can only listen and can't pinpoint the source.

Xiao Fu, however, gave it a very high evaluation.

"This is an advanced elemental characteristic!"

"Da Zhou, the [Radio] filters out individuals with strong consciousness signals. They are natural sparks that can be used for collecting spark lives."

Since Zhou Yi calls the Stream Tracer Xiao Fu, the other party calls him Da Zhou. Considering this title is acceptable, Zhou Yi didn't object.

"Most importantly, it can identify strong information streams in the Current."

The Stream Tracer excitedly said, "Did you hear that? The sharp bursts in those noises are high-energy information streams!"

"Under normal circumstances, high-energy information streams are transmitted very stably. But in the Current environment, impacts through various substances will cause various interferences, producing this effect."

"As long as this ability is strong enough, it can read the hidden information in the Current and find the civilization heritage hidden by high-dimensional civilizations!! This is a priceless strategic-level mechanism!"

"What was that element called again… phone, Da Zhou, return to your territory and start making phones! The more the better, the more elements the better."

Zhou Yi's face twitched as he listened.

You want me to make phones in the wasteland era.

In Mao Gu Town, agriculture and mining are just getting started, and everything else is still far off.

But it's not a big problem.

There are plenty of underwater phones. When I get back, I can develop underwater resources and acquire existing phones to improve the radio's capabilities.

On the fifth day after leaving United City, news came from Kunming Station.

"Under the guarantee of your Wasteland Development Company, United City has passed the credit rating of the Mechanical-Electrical City and has been officially rated as B+."

Zhou Yi clicked his tongue in amazement.

The Steel Refining City area is rated D, and the Sandport area is only E. They're starting with a catapult launch and can now get loans from the Mechanical-Electrical City to start an advanced development model.

Zhou Yi immediately logged into the Recursive City page and searched for United City's entry.

The description read:

"Unique urban infrastructure, a sound and comprehensive prison system ensures local order stability, and satellites will guide the city and avoid Dead Sea dangers. This is a promising and potentially huge new urban area. The reason it wasn't rated A is because there's no precedent to follow, deducting the unknown risk factors."

The Mechanical-Electrical City doesn't skimp on praise for United City.

Kunming Station proposed: "We need to continuously import large quantities of food, hemp fabrics, metal tools, and medicines, which will be paid for with Light Seeds. Higher prices are acceptable, but the important thing is stable and punctual supply. Does the Wasteland Development Company have related products?"

Zhou Yi immediately said, "Yes. I'll collect the goods when I get back and contact you specifically."

"Okay."

Going out for a trip and coming back with a foreign trade deal.

Zhou Yi was in a good mood.

……

On the eighth day, Yalong Bay arrived at Mao Gu Town and docked with the coast.

The first thing to do upon returning home was to settle the Leshan Giant Buddha.

Zhou Yi let the Buddha choose a new home address himself.

The Buddha took a fancy to a mountain not far from the Mao Gu Town cave, next to the volcano. There was a very high cliff there, which could fix the thousands of stone carvings it brought.

After the relocation was completed, the Leshan Giant Buddha began to survey this new land.

"Zhou Yi Buddha, there are more lives here than in United City, all unfamiliar individuals, making it a better place for cultivation."

The Buddha set off from the mountain and began to walk again.

The huge Buddha statue walked slowly on the ground, followed by its left and right guardians.

Since Building No. 5 was already patrolling the dam, the residents here were not surprised and were more curious and interested in the giant Buddha statue. Many people even ran behind the Buddha, wanting to see what it was going to do.

Zhou Yi wasn't worried.

The Leshan Giant Buddha is not afraid of being attacked, nor will it harm other lives. It is more like a walking landmark. It can not only attract life, but also reduce the hostility of attackers. It is truly a Buddhist master who benefits society.

Zhou Yi took the Emerald City straight to Sandport City and found Sand Sea Duke.

Upon learning about the order from United City, Sand Sea Duke widened his leopard eyes: "B+ level new city… Are you sure we're going to supply the goods? But isn't this cooperation with your company?"

Zhou Yi waved his hand and said, "Mao Gu Town is also part of the Sandport area. I've always believed that the better the Sandport area develops, the better the company will be, and the better the company is, the better it will be for the Sandport area. We were originally on the same land, what does Sand Sea Duke think?"

"Of course, of course."

Sand Sea Duke was overjoyed: "Mr. Zhou's vision and foresight are admirable. No wonder Baili Duke suffered a crushing defeat."

It rubbed its paws: "Our Sandport City can export mushrooms, chicken, hemp thread, and hemp cloth, but it doesn't produce metal."

Zhou Yi said, "That's why I also want to find Steel Refining Duke."

"Steel Refining City has iron ore and ironworks, and should also have matching facilities for making metal tools."

Sand Sea Duke was stunned, then immediately understood: "Indeed, in that case, the Sandport area and Steel Refining City can reach an alliance of interests."

Zhou Yi didn't shy away from his purpose.

War and conflict are temporary, and developing together is a long-term thing.

The large order from United City is too much for Mao Gu Town to handle alone. It's better to bring Sandport City and Steel Refining City along to earn foreign exchange, which will also benefit the local forces' unity and strength.

"Mr. Zhou is right… Unfortunately, most territorial sea lords can't do this."

Sand Sea Duke sighed: "Because everyone finds it difficult to trust each other, and this is the most difficult problem to solve."

Zhou Yi's unique advantage is that the Wasteland Development Company can conduct business in various cities without the need to seize land, as long as it finds good city partners.

Not long after.

Red Falcon sent a message that it had arrived at Steel Refining City.

Steel Refining Duke proposed that Hope Bay Duke also join.

Shell City is backed by the real ocean and can catch shellfish and seafood, and also grows a large number of coconut fruits that can be stored and transported for a long time. Bay Duke's joining can completely connect this area and combine a stable trade line.

Zhou Yi readily agreed.

That day, Steel Refining Duke and Bay Duke both came to Sandport City.

Zhou Yi also met them for the first time.

Steel Refining Duke's main body is a mobile crushing station, which is a highly professional mining equipment.

It introduced itself: "I originally worked in the Mining Department of Storage City and was hired to Steel Refining City as a mining machine expert. Later, at the invitation of Baili Duke, I left Storage City and was mainly responsible for the mining and smelting of Steel Refining City."

"Now the output of the Steel Refining City is steadily increasing, with an annual steel production of over 1,000 tons. If United City needs it, we can allocate 300 tons for export, or make it into finished tool products and send it over."

Bay Duke is also a mechanical-electrical life.

But it is a B-class warship, similar in size to Qin Xie's White Dove, but more slender.

Bay Duke also said: "Thank you very much, Mr. Zhou, for giving Shell City such a valuable opportunity. Shell City has a high yield of coconut fruit. I'm wondering if we can barter with the local specialties of United City, which will have higher added benefits."

Everyone conducted formal negotiations on this matter, and all four parties sent their respective mayors.

Gong Zheng participated on the company's side.

Zhou Yi couldn't be a hands-off shopkeeper this time. He needed to connect with Kunming Station on one side and communicate with the three major export locations on the other. Throughout the process, he also maintained a high degree of focus and care.

This is the first multi-party transaction, and it is important to get off to a good start.

United City's attitude is very clear.

"300 tons of iron tools, including picks, shovels, hammers, etc. are needed."

"At least 50,000 coconuts."

"We want all the medicinal cattails."

……

But here, it can't keep up with the buyer's demand.

Zhou Yi said more: "Friends, everyone, increase production, otherwise the golden export period in the next few years will be wasted."

The three territorial sea lords all smiled wryly.

……

After the discussion, it was already dark.

On the watchtower.

Mayor Chen Jiadong said softly: "Lord, Overwhelming Duke has sent people to urge us again."

Sand Sea Duke's smile disappeared without a trace: "Delay it again. Sandport is at a critical development period now. Next time someone comes… just say I'm unconscious."

It looked up at the distance.

"Guodong."

"Yes."

"Tell me, if this winter, Overwhelming Duke solves the problem in the north and is unwilling to wait for our surrender, and launches an attack here… what should we choose?"

Chen Jiadong said: "Your subordinate doesn't know."

"Is it that you don't know, or you don't dare to say."

"…"

"Say it."

Chen Jiadong then opened his mouth: "I think that evacuation is the wisest choice."

Sand Sea Duke was silent for a while: "If it were before, I would agree with your statement. Overwhelming Duke is not comparable to Baili Duke. Even if he fell from the Sky Walker rank, he still controls seven cities and is still the Governor-General of the Heavenly Kingdom."

"Even if Zhou Yi is a weapon hunter of the Weapon Lord, he cannot fight against such an opponent alone, and he has no reason to be an enemy of Overwhelming Duke."

It paused for a moment.

"But now, the Wasteland Development Company wants to take root here and has formed an alliance of interests with us, so the situation is different. I can't bear to abandon the hard work of many years. There's not much land outside."

The territorial sea lord looked at the dark night in the distance: "Before this winter comes, I have to prepare well. This time, either win a piece of sky, or… wish us good luck."