Wasteland Development Diary

“I am the owner.”

Zhou Yi followed the other party's words.

A few seconds later.

“You are not the owner.”

Emerald City issued a warning: “No owner access card, no resident card, facial recognition cannot find this person.”

The surveillance camera in the elevator turned slightly, aiming at Zhou Yi.

Zhou Yi felt a chill down his back and quickly changed his statement: “I want to check in, please help me with the check-in procedures.”

“This is a private residence and is not open to the public.”

“……”

Zhou Yi thought for a while and changed his approach again: “There are no owners living here anymore, so I'll buy this building, name your price.”

The other party was silent.

Just as Zhou Yi decided to settle for second best, Emerald City spoke again: “After real-time calculation, Emerald City Unit 2 has a total of 33 floors, with 6 households and 2 elevators per floor. Excluding the damaged 33rd and 32nd floors, and the partially damaged 31st floor, there are a total of 180 households… The current value is 72,000 light seeds.”

“Due to significant wear and tear, the property management fee, including maintenance costs, requires an annual payment of 10% of the total value, which is 7,200 light seeds as a basic fee. If damage occurs due to force majeure, additional repair funds will need to be raised.”

80,000 light seeds for a living high-rise that can withstand rocket launchers.

Not expensive at all.

The problem is, Zhou Yi simply doesn't have time to earn that many light seeds right now.

If he can't seize the opportunity now, this building will go somewhere else, and there will be too many variables then.

Zhou Yi had a flash of inspiration and suddenly thought: “Then I'll buy an apartment! Can an apartment be sold individually?”

“Yes. The penthouse apartment on the 30th floor costs 320 light seeds, the ground floor apartment costs 330 light seeds, and the price for the rest varies, depending on the floor.”

“Then what about the 31st floor? Isn't it partially damaged? Part of it is still usable, I'm willing to buy it, what's the price?”

Emerald City told him: “After damage assessment, the remaining two apartments on that floor are priced at 102 light seeds each. To reiterate, the 31st floor is partially damaged, causing the basic infrastructure to be unusable, posing certain safety hazards. Are you sure you want to buy it?”

“That's the one, I'll buy it.”

Zhou Yi planned to buy a cheap one first and then upgrade to a better one later.

The key now is to first buy an occupancy permit and become an owner.

“I have prepared the purchase price by the Dead Sea and am waiting for you.”

“Okay.”

The two parties conducted a series of detailed negotiations. Because the consciousness levels were aligned, the entire process actually only took a few seconds.

The elevator slowly arrived at the top floor, the 31st floor.

“Guest, please follow us.”

The two Black Hand Mushrooms learned how to use the elevator from Zhou Yi, and their attitude also became significantly more respectful.

Over half of this floor was in ruins, and the remaining corner of the two houses was covered in cracks.

The wind was strong on the top floor, and the bone man's tattered clothes fluttered to one side like an ancient cloak. Only the red scarf tied around its cervical vertebrae added a touch of vivid color.

“It's truly an honor to have such a distinguished guest visit, but because my body is fragile and I have difficulty moving, please forgive me for not being able to greet you properly.”

The bone man made creaking sounds as it moved, seemingly caused by the friction of the bones grinding against each other.

“I've long heard from the Black Hand Mushrooms in the forest that a remarkable and powerful figure has come to our remote and desolate land.”

The other party was polite and considerate, and Zhou Yi returned with enough respect: “We are only fighting the previous looters to protect the farmland. We apologize if the impact has affected you.”

The bone man let out a clicking laugh.

It extended its thin, bony palm: “It seems that you and I should have some common ground.”

“My name is Sun Chonglai, and as you can see, I am a bone man. However, because the Black Hand Mushroom friends here hold me in high regard, I currently serve as the lord here, managing this place for them to ensure everyone's safer and more stable survival.”

Zhou Yi also shook hands with the other party: “Zhou Yi, Chairman of Wasteland Development Company. Our company is currently dedicated to reclaiming farmland and also engages in some housing construction and renovation projects.”

Sun Chonglai said: “Chairman Zhou… your envoy, Claw Pig, said that you want to discuss dealing with this Dead Sea alien with me? I wonder what your plan is?”

Zhou Yi got straight to the point: “I have seen this type of alien before, dealt with them, and have some understanding.”

The two Black Hand Mushrooms next to him immediately echoed: “Lord, it's true, he knows how to use the alien giant's intestines to move up and down. He also taught us how to use it, it looks like it was used before.”

“Oh? Can you teach me?”

So Zhou Yi took the bone man to the elevator again and showed him how to use this device.

“Truly amazing…”

Standing in the elevator, feeling the up and down movement, the bone man lord looked around, appearing full of interest.

“It seems that you are indeed well-versed in the way of aliens. We have been studying this underground alien for many years, but we still know very little. Ah, I interrupted you earlier, please continue.”

Zhou Yi stared at the other party: “My method is, you take the Black Hand Mushrooms and leave here, and I will handle the rest.”

After this sentence was spoken, the two Black Hand Mushrooms who had been speaking well of him immediately changed direction.

“Bold madman!”

“How dare you question the lord's wisdom!”

Sun Chonglai's skull tilted: “It seems that Chairman knows some inside information… Can you reveal a thing or two?”

Zhou Yi stared at the skeleton in front of him: “You cannot control it. This kind of building lifeform of this size cannot be forcibly controlled by external forces.”

“Dragging on will only waste time and consume your energy reserves in vain.”

Sun Chonglai's body stiffened noticeably.

Zhou Yi said: “My suggestion is to cut your losses in time and let it go.”

The mushroom lord on the opposite side pondered for a while: “Allow me to ask, what is your purpose?”

Zhou Yi pointed in the direction of the farmland: “Our company's farmland is located on the oasis belt next to the mushroom forest. We are neighbors. With you here, you can block many monsters and troubles from the south.”

“You are a smart man. I believe that the mushroom forest under your leadership will be a high-quality neighbor that is beneficial to us. A chaotic and disorderly mushroom forest is not what I want to see.”

“Another thing is, this Dead Sea alien is called Emerald City.”

He stomped on the concrete floor and said softly: “I used to live in a place like this… Although it has been dormant for many years, it is time for it to return.”

Zhou Yi put his hands in his pockets: “But regardless of whether you are willing to give up or not, it will eventually come to me.”

“Nonsense!”

“Incoherent!”

The two Black Hand Mushrooms immediately retorted angrily.

Sun Chonglai's jaw opened slightly, and his skull showed a look of astonishment: “You are camping on the beach of the Dead Sea… Coming here, it turns out you were looking for it…”

Zhou Yi did not answer, but simply said: “Now that the visit and notification are complete, it is time to leave. I hope that the mushroom forest and our company can still have some cooperation in the future.”

He turned and walked towards the elevator.

No one stopped him.

In fact, Zhou Yi was not afraid. The Black Hand Mushrooms could not break through his defense at all. And as long as he gave an order, the Samurai Crab Legion would launch an all-out attack on this place, regardless of the cost.

Inside the elevator.

Zhou Yi confirmed with Emerald City again that it would head to the company's camp by the Dead Sea after it was fully charged and complete the entire home buying procedure with him.

……

With a ding, the silver metal door opened to both sides.

Zhou Yi stepped out, feeling a sense of relief.

Putting aside everything else.

He could finally live in a decent house.

Yay!