Chen Yutong didn't react and started to think seriously, but the young man sitting next to her blushed unconsciously.
Happy, the girl you like?What are you talking about this?
Lao Bai smiled and teased.
What are you doing? If you are shy, just talk about something else.
It seemed unwilling to admit that he was shy, Zhao Xiao was silent for a while and opened up the conversation.
I...from Town No. 13.
What is that?
An autonomous region managed by the Science and Technology Commission.The situations in each autonomous region are different. Some are tribal and some are kingdoms, while we belong to the former, which looks like one or two thousand households.
Lao Bai nodded.
That's quite big, too.
The average survivors only have one or two hundred households, and a few are even more than a dozen households. It seems that the wandering swamp is not as desolate as he imagined.
Yes, it seems that he was thinking about where to start. After thinking for a while, Zhao Xiao continued to say that in December of each year, the Science and Technology Commission held a 30-day assessment to recruit apprentices over 12 years and meet the standards from each autonomous region.
Lao Bai thought for a moment.
This apprentice...is equivalent to an intern?
practice?Zhao Xiao was stunned for a moment and nodded, "That's right... Basically, each autonomous region can be selected from one or two. After becoming an apprentice, you can enter the academy and live away from the hard life in the swamp, and your family and the town can also get some money."
Then you are also the best among the thousands of people.
Zhao Xiao was a little fluttered when he was praised, and he rubbed his index finger on his nose embarrassedly.
It's okay...but after entering the academy, it wasn't as perfect as I thought.Living conditions are indeed much better than in the swamp, but because of the need to cooperate with the editorial researcher to engage in some dangerous research subjects, only about 73% of apprentices can advance to G level alive every year.Only when you advance to G level can you be considered a student who truly belongs to the academy.
Very strict selection.
It's Ah... Zhao Xiao sighed. Sometimes it's not easy to think about it.
For the sweetheart?
For part of the reason, we are the same group of selected apprentices, and I promised her that she would become a researcher...and then, we would also take our parents into the college.
Lao Bai asked curiously.
Aren't you a researcher already?
Zhao Xiao said with a wry smile.
How is it possible? I am just an exploration... The researcher is at least a D-level. After advancing to D-level, you need to master at least one professional skill and pass the assessment, and you also need the recommendation of a tutor.But basically… it is not enough to master one professional skill. Every year, a large number of apprentices advance, and most tutors require more than three professional proficiency.
Lao Bai joked.
Capacity inflation.
Zhao Xiao nodded and sighed.
Well…and it’s basically difficult for prospectors to take too much time to learn those things if they have to work on the front line.
Lao Bai: Why don’t you consider living in a different place?This wasteland is very large.
Zhao Xiao curled his lips and muttered.
It’s the same wherever I go, and don’t look at me complaining about this and that… I think the college is pretty good.As you said, at least here I can find the meaning of living, rather than spending my life in a daze like other survivors and falling into depravity on the ruins.
Lao Bai couldn't help but feel a little weird and asked curiously.
Why do you have such a certainty that other survivors will definitely fall into depravity?
Otherwise?Do you think there is a future for enterprises and legions?After glanced at the corporate pilot who was sleeping like a pig not far away, Zhao Xiao did not hide his contempt in his heart and said without thinking, a fool who is addicted to pleasure, a madman who is a military man. If the future of this world is handed over to their hands, it will be really over!
As he said that, he tightened the spoon in his hand.
One day...we will reclaim all the remains before the old heritage is squandered.By then we no longer have to miss the past. We will write a new history and go to a more distant world to explore the mystery that had never been imagined in the past.
Good guy.
What is this? Hemisopology?!
Lao Bai looked at the young man in a little surprised.
These great principles are not like he thought of.
But it may also be because of my youth that I can speak up without any scruples.
Of course, what surprised him even more was the academy.
When he first learned about it, he thought the academy was just a simple technical officer to govern the country, but he did not expect that it had a deeper spiritual core.
Seeing this guy getting more and more excited as he talked, Chen Yutong coughed gently, interrupting his long speech.
Conclusion: This is indeed the theory of the doctoral student... However, I never thought so much. When I was twelve, I was lucky enough to pass the assessment and then entered the college.Actually, I think it’s good to be like you. Without the strict hierarchical restrictions as we have, there are more than one way to live, and even if you don’t become an explorer or a researcher, you can live a good life.
That kind of survivor settlement does not exist at all. There are levels in places where there are people, and at most it is just a hidden expression. Zhao Xiao said disapprovingly. I think it is better to write down the levels and promotion methods clearly, and everyone depends on their own abilities.
Lao Bai said with a smile.
What you said makes sense, this is similar to the game. As long as the server continues to operate, it will definitely be divided into old players and new Cutes, and the class will not disappear due to subjective ignorance.
server?operations?Zhao Xiao asked curiously.
Lao Bai coughed gently and explained.
I mean, even the alliance has levels, such as the contribution level...it is probably similar to your rating. The G, F, and E-level researchers should correspond to three levels of citizens, and there are also ‘Knights’ and so on.
Yes?Zhao Xiao looked at Chen Yutong proudly.
The latter didn't speak, but his expression was obviously a little lost.
It seems that the longing is just a flash in the pan.
Lao Bai paused and continued.
However, we will not think that we are superior because our contribution level is higher than others.
This is impossible, no one can tell the big talk.Zhao Xiao said without hesitation, his expression was obviously full of disbelief.
Chen Yutong looked at the lunch box in her hand, but did not choose to doubt instinctively like Zhao Xiao, but asked.
Why?
This question is a bit difficult to answer.
Lao Bai couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
From a realistic perspective, this is just a game.
Of course, there are games that deliberately create conflicts among players and provoke comparison and consumption, but "Wasteland OL" is obviously not the case, and there is not even a recharge entrance, let alone the current closed beta stage. Even if this kind of problem exists, it is absolutely not common.
Most old players are still very willing to bring new players. Even if the performance of new players is indeed a bit stupid, everyone has come from that stage, so they can understand it anyway.
As for the relationship between players and NPCs, it is quite harmonious. NPCs will not care whether they are citizens or knights, and these titles do not bring privileges over others to the residents of the shelter.
On the player side, even the mosquitoes who have made contributions to the alliance will be sent to the dark room for calm because they violate the server regulations.
Lao Bai had felt it before.
Rather than saying that those titles are an honor, or a recognition from collective.
There is no standard answer to subjective questions, and I can't answer you. Everyone has different opinions. If you have the opportunity, you can confirm with your own eyes what kind of place the alliance is.
After putting away the lunch box that he had finished eating, Lao Bai continued with a smile.
By the way, let me tell you a good news. Your teammates seem to have not given up on you yet, just following us five kilometers away behind us.
This is what Qianfeng told him before he went offline.
Chen Yutong looked at him nervously, while Zhao Xiao proudly raised the corners of his mouth and said naturally.
That's of course!I said that the college cannot leave us behind!
Lao Bai smiled and continued.
Then let's make a bet.
Zhao Xiao: What are you betting on?
Lao Bai said casually: Just bet... Will the college come to save you before we cross this mountain and enter the desert?
Zhao Xiao: Aren’t they already here?
Following behind your butt doesn't count, Lao Bai said with a smile, "When people who don't know see it, they thought your people were seeing us off."
Zhao Xiao stared at Lao Bai.
What about the bet?
Of course he would not naively think that when the people from the academy came, the man in front of him would let him go of his captives.
As their sniper said, they still need to use him to block bullets.
However, beyond his expectations, Lao Bai shrugged and said indifferently.
They came to kill and I'll let you go.
Judging from his experience, if neither side is willing to admit the conflict, then it is highly likely that casualties and prisoners will happen.
If you don’t meet the pursuers from the academy when you walk here, you will probably not encounter them along the way.
It doesn't matter if the judgment is wrong.
Just release one prisoner and capture two more.
Zhao Xiao looked at him in surprise, and saw that he didn't look like he was joking, and his expression became serious.
Then what do you want from me...
What's OK to get from you? Lao Bai laughed and thought for a while and said, "Well, I think... If I win, you'll be enough for me to have a beer."
A glass of beer?!
Zhao Xiao was stunned, his face turned slightly red.
He felt a little humiliated when he didn't take them seriously.
However, the hero did not suffer any loss in front of him, so Zhao Xiao gritted his teeth and nodded.
The deal...but you have to keep your word.
Lao Bai said calmly.
Don't worry, I said that I can't use those things for you.
……
In the northern part of the valley province, on the wasteland near the nuclear bomb crater, rows of dilapidated and sloppy camps are located.
The camp has no name and may not even be in this location next year.
The scavengers living here are like nomads chasing grass, moving tents and bonfires wherever they pick up garbage.
If the ghouls who were unlucky were caught, would naturally help the unlucky guy take care of the funeral.
They didn't care much about whether their bodies fell into the mouth of the ghoul or the mouth of the alien species.
Anyway, there is no difference in the eating habits of the two, and they are not very elegant.
Buyers who are interested in the garbage they have in their hands or the ability to pick up garbage will naturally have a way to find out where they are.
One morning.
Gust, who was over fifty, got up early as usual and was about to drive his Digger One to dig some valuable treasures in his nearby ancient battlefield.
Just as he was carrying a basket and out of the equipment, the bald head Aqiang, who was digging the warrior order next door, suddenly came to him.
Several big families came to the settlement, saying they wanted to recruit people.
When he heard about a big deal, Gust squinted his eyes, sat on the stool at the door, and knocked on the pipe to the sole of his shoes.
What job?
Salvage work.
Location?
The north side of the mountain range in the northern part of Luoxia Province.
Gust frowned at the vague statement.
You can just say it’s wandering in the swamp.
Poaching treasures of the era of the People's League under the nose of the academy is simply too long. In the eyes of those people, they are not much better than plunderers, and they are even more hateful than plunderers.
He didn't dare to expand his business to the college's territory by borrowing him ten thousand courage.
The bald man said with a chuckle.
Not in the swamp, just on the side of the swamp.
Gust stared at him suspiciously for a while and continued.
How many people does he want to recruit?
The bald man opened his right hand.
At least five hundred, and you also need professional equipment and experience in dismantling large machines.
five hundred?!
Old Man Gust widened his eyes and smashed his mouth.
That's a big guy...what do they plan to tear down?
The bald man shook his head and said.
That won't know...but they promised that as long as we could remove it and transport it to Xizhou City, they could pay us a total of one million silver coins.
One million silver coins?!
Hearing this number, Gust was instantly moved.
This is not a small amount, it will be nearly 1,000 tons of wheat all replaced!
Of course, no one would exchange silver coins for wheat. Going west to Oasis No. 8 in Luoxia Province, you can buy cheaper ones.
What really makes people excited are the Alliance's KV-1 exoskeleton, metal hydrogen batteries, electric mule light trucks and various large-scale engineering equipment.
For them who make a living by picking up scatters, the simple, crude and cost-effective industrial products produced by the alliance are exactly what they need.
It sounds interesting... Gust touched his chin, and a clear heartbeat appeared in his eyes. Are those people still in the camp?
Seeing the old man's heartbeat, the bald man said with a smile.
We are still here, let’s go together. This transaction cannot be eaten by a salvage team. Let’s make more money by working together.
Gust glanced at him and hummed without comment
Let's talk about it after going to see it.
……
Scavengers' camp center.
Looking at the dark beggar in front of him, Cute Xin, who was lost next to Lao Liu, couldn't help but mutter.
Can these be done with beggars?
Bai Yu's sniper couldn't help but complain in a low voice.
+1, I'm afraid that one plane will dismantle the parts of two planes when it falls.
Lao Liu was stunned for a moment.
That's not good?
What a hammer, Ah, I rolled my eyes to the sniper. Can I fly?
Just as the player was communicating quietly, the old man named Gust was also secretly looking at the three outsiders.
Three sets of five styles, light cavalry, exoskeleton.
This kind of equipment is not rare in some urban ruins, but there are only two possibilities for this new image, either imitation or in a shelter.
Whether it is a copy or not, he can certainly see whether he has picked up the garbage for so many years.
There is no doubt that these three are all soldiers of the alliance!
Seeing the concerns on both of them, Gust grinned and said respectfully.
Dear adults, although we wear rags, we just pick up garbage... Everyone here is an expert.
A bald man next to him also echoed.
That’s right, our ancestors have been scavengers for generations. From the People’s Union Frigate to the canned ice cream, we have thought about anything that can be exchanged for money!
The aerospace frigate is OK.
Looking at the translated subtitles projected on the tactical eyepiece, Cute's new eyes suddenly showed a surprised expression.
What a wasteland version of the Beggars' Sect.
Hiss... I took a deep breath and touched my chin. After using this analogy, I suddenly felt that they were OK again.
Don't care!All of them are here, let’s try it first!If it doesn't work, it's not our fault.
After interrupting the controversy among his teammates, the sixth corner of the corner took a step forward and said to the experienced scavengers in front of him.
As we just mentioned, we need at least 500 experienced scavengers here to help us recycle a large-scale equipment that has been broken.We bid for one million silver coins, and you can discuss the details yourself... I hope you can recommend someone who can speak first.
Several scavengers looked at each other, whispered and seemed to have discussed their ideas, and the old man who spoke first took the conversation and said.
No problem, sir, as long as you are willing to pay, we promise to send the things to you and we promise not to talk to others.By the way... Can you tell us what is the thing to be recycled?We can determine the tools we need to bring.
This requirement is reasonable.
The sixth person in the corner hesitated for a while and nodded.
It's an airplane.
Gust hesitated.
What about the specific model?
The pilot is more than 20 meters long, about six or seven meters high, weighs just over twenty tons, and has two plasma engines... I can only say so much, knowing too much is not good for you.
Hearing this parameter, a hint of surprise appeared on Gust's face.
This description...
Is it the company's killer whale transport aircraft?!
He guessed something vaguely, and the old man didn't dare to ask more questions. He quickly ended the topic and lowered his head respectfully and said.
Understand...So adults, when will we set off?
The matters between these major forces are not something that they have won the scavengers join in the fun.
As this alliance soldiers said, it would be no good for them to know too much.
Seeing that the old man did not ask, Lao Liu, the corner of the wall, breathed a sigh of relief and said immediately.
Just now!The faster the better!
Gust grinned and said respectfully.
Obey the order!I promise you that our service will satisfy you!
The sixth in the corner nodded.
Hope so.
……
Led by three players, more than 500 scavengers left the camp and drove to the mountains in the northern part of Luoxia Province.
Some of them drove three-meter-high forklifts, some held repair robots, some held two-headed cows or pushed a ragged cart... The guys in their hands were basically DIYed, or they bought second-hand goods from merchants, and there were almost no duplicates.
Looking at these scavengers, Cute Xin was filled with doubts, but he had already reached this point and had to choose to believe them.
At the same time, after nearly five days of trek, Lao Bai and his group who were escorting the pilot finally walked out of the mountains and saw endless yellow sand.
Oops...
Looking at the air twisted by heat waves in the distance, Xiaoyu, who was walking in the team, let out a slightly tired whine.
The temperature south of the mountain range is significantly higher than the north, and the dry climate makes it feel obvious discomfort that it likes humid environment.
Luoyu touched its little head and comforted him.
Hold on for a while and we're almost here.
Oops!
The comfort seemed to have effect, Xiaoyu made a happy sound, and the tentacles on the back of his head were waving with joy like seaweed.
Luo Yu smiled.
This kid is so easy to coax.
Ye Shi glanced at Xiaoyu and muttered in a low voice.
Mom... I was so scared when I saw these tentacles.
Luo Yu said embarrassedly.
I was too at first, but it would be great if I got used to it.
Zhao Xiao, who was walking not far away, looked at the mother body who lived in harmony with others in surprise, and felt that the worldview was impacted.
But now he has no time to digest the surprise in his heart.
After five days of rushing, they had already walked to the edge of Luoxia Province. After walking forward for dozens of kilometers, they would soon see Oasis No. 8.
Owning a beer is a trivial matter.
What made Zhao Xiao unable to believe, and even more unacceptable is that he was actually abandoned by the academy?!
He noticed the NPC's devastated expression, and Ye Shi, who had learned about the bet, walked up to tease him.
Don't be so frustrated. Thinking about it from another perspective... the college may not have given up on you.
Zhao Xiao looked up at the annoying guy in front of him, not understanding why he suddenly comforted himself.
But soon he realized that he was thinking too much.
Ye Shi then continued in a teasing tone.
Maybe they just logged out your identity.
You... Zhao Xiao gritted his teeth and stared at him, but in the end he kept the fart back.
Under the eaves, people have to bow their heads,
Zhao Xiao comforted himself in his heart.
At this moment, smoke and dust suddenly floated from the yellow sand in the distance.
Looking at the movement in the distance, Zhao Xiao was slightly stunned, and hope suddenly ignited in his heart.
He suddenly remembered that the Golden Lizard Kingdom seemed to be a reserve member of the Science and Technology Commission, equivalent to a quasi-vassal of the college.
Those people might be reinforcements from the Golden Lizard Kingdom!
Although the feudal lords had poor combat effectiveness, at least the scale was there, even if one person could drown these guys.
However
This joyful mood did not last for even two seconds in his heart, and trucks soon appeared behind the dust.
It was obviously not the army of the Golden Lizard Kingdom.
It was not only Zhao Xiao who was in the mood to the bottom of the valley, but also the beacon team that followed behind.
The rear seat of the tracked car.
Jiang Xuezhou's lips moved, his eyes closed tightly.
Alliance reinforcements!There are at least three hundred... no, maybe there are four hundred people.
The medical soldier sitting aside said with a wry smile.
As for it?
Zheng Hao, who had been silent, spoke slowly.
These people are not to guard against us... Eightymostly to shock the Golden Lizard Kingdom.
It is impossible for the Alliance to be unclear about the relationship between the Golden Lizard Kingdom and the Academy.
Although their preparations were completely redundant, in order to pick up their pilots home, the alliance was actually ready to go to war with the Golden Lizard Kingdom.
Thinking of this, Zheng Hao's mood couldn't help but be a little complicated.
Old Song, sitting in the driver's seat, looked at the captain.
What to do now?
It is impossible to rescue those prisoners.
They really watched the people wander around under the noses of the college and then swaggered home.
Zheng Hao was silent for a long time and spoke slowly.
Report the situation to your superiors...wait for news.
This has left the coverage of the tower, but they can transmit messages by transmitting drones as signal repeaters.
Jiang Xuezhou nodded.
She was about to send a signal repeater when she suddenly moved her brow slightly and pressed her index finger against the edge of her temple.
There is a strange communication request...it should have been sent by those people.
Zheng Hao said immediately.
Received from me.
At the same time as the command was issued, a light blue holographic screen unfolded in his sight, and a strange face appeared before him.
This is the first time Zheng Hao has seen this man.
But looking at the man's eyes, he always felt a very familiar feeling... They had met the sight a few days ago!
I am Lao Bai, the elder of the Burning Corps.The man in the holographic screen said.
Without introducing himself, Zheng Hao stared at him and said.
What do you want to say?
It’s nothing, I just think that you are a group of archaeologists, and it’s not a good thing to do for war, and it’s a very unlucky to be sent by our superiors to provoke us.
Zheng Hao's heart sank slightly.
It seems that those prisoners should have recruited something.
However, he didn't understand why this person had to contact him, and he didn't understand why this person had to disclose the news to him.
Are you here to ridicule me?Zheng Hao frowned and said.
I'm not that bored.
After a smile, Lao Bai continued.
I heard that this place has left the coverage of the college signal tower, so I will open the skylight and say something bright... Let's make a deal.
What transaction.
We are very interested in your tracked cars.
Zheng Hao was stunned for a moment and said with a cold smile.
Oh, and then.
The car is left and you will be taken away.
hehe.
Zheng Hao laughed out loud.
It's okay to stay.
He admitted that his squad was not the opponent of well-trained soldiers, just as they might not have their own specialties in dealing with alien species.
But it is undoubtedly a bit of a dream to keep this reindeer track car.
The off-road capability of this thing is far from comparable to that of those trucks.
Expecting that he would have such a reaction, Lao Bai continued with a smile.
Don't rush to refuse, I can give you twenty more rifles and a truck...
Zheng Hao said with a calm face.
What's the use of those rags I want?
Lao Bai smiled and said.
It's useless, but you've been following us for so long... are you willing to go back so empty?
Don't you want to win once?
Zheng Hao smiled as if he was ridiculed and said in a low voice.
You mean winning a second, is it that we dropped a tracked car and finally replaced a few E-class prisoners and rifles and came back?
What if I add a little tissue sample number X-277, the parent of the specific variant of the mucosmic fungus?
Zheng Hao was slightly stunned, and a hint of fanaticism suddenly appeared in his eyes, but he was not blinded by this fanaticism. He stared at this guy named Lao Bai alertly.
Would you... give it to us?!
Lao Bai, standing in the holographic screen, smiled and shook the test tube in his hand, with several fragments of tissue wreckage floating inside.
Well, our allies authorize me to provide you with a little bit of parent tissue sample. After all, mutant slime mold is our common enemy, and it will be beneficial for us if you can make progress.
Of course, it is not the company that authorizes him, but the manager.
The tissue fragments in the test tube on his hand were of course not just collected samples, or even collected from Xiaoyu.
That was extracted from the mother nest on the B6th floor and together with other soldiers from the Burning Corps, airlifted to the vicinity of Oasis 8 by enterprise aircraft.
However, fooling this prospector should be enough.
I believe the college would not believe that the alliance actually kept a mother nest that could be studied at will.
Just look at the grand occasion of Qingquan City every year. That kind of thing is something that cannot be handled by the post-war reconstruction committee.
What's more, this is a desert, and there is no mother nest nearby.
Zheng Hao stared at the test tube and silently started the graphics recognition program.After obtaining the 87% match recognition result, his breathing became rapid.
There is no doubt that it is a piece of tissue from the mother's body or the mother's nest!
He thought he would have missed the opportunity to be promoted to a researcher in his life and would be satisfied to be able to maintain his status as a D-level prospector.
However, now, this opportunity is back in front of him...
The doors of countless biological laboratories will be open to him, and hundreds of mentors will send olive branches to him, recruiting his team and projects into his own laboratory, and he and his small team members will also move from the most promising investigation department to the promising research department!
As for the losses of a mere reindeer, no one cares about it. Those academic powerhouses will rush to pay for it!
And the most important thing is that this is a gain beyond the mission!
No one can tell their credit!
...How to lose?
Hearing this answer, Lao Bai smiled.
It's very simple. We left the prisoners, props, and trucks that ran away for you in the camp. You sent someone to drive the track truck over and drove the truck away from us.
Zheng Hao said cautiously: How did I know you wouldn't regret it?
We don’t have a reason to do that. If we wanted to kill you, we would have done it long ago, or do you suspect that we don’t have that ability?
Seeing that the man didn't say anything, Lao Bai continued.
And I have to tell you that although I have been authorized by my superiors, it is not a deal between the Alliance and the Academy, but a deal between the Burning Corps and the Beacon Squad.So I hope that there will be no locator or surveillance on the track car... From your point of view, you don't want other irrelevant people to know about today's things, right?
Zheng Hao was silent for a long time and spoke slowly.
I hope you keep your promise.
Lao Bai smiled and nodded.
We will.
And I always have a premonition that we will have many opportunities to cooperate in the future.
Happy, the girl you like?What are you talking about this?
Lao Bai smiled and teased.
What are you doing? If you are shy, just talk about something else.
It seemed unwilling to admit that he was shy, Zhao Xiao was silent for a while and opened up the conversation.
I...from Town No. 13.
What is that?
An autonomous region managed by the Science and Technology Commission.The situations in each autonomous region are different. Some are tribal and some are kingdoms, while we belong to the former, which looks like one or two thousand households.
Lao Bai nodded.
That's quite big, too.
The average survivors only have one or two hundred households, and a few are even more than a dozen households. It seems that the wandering swamp is not as desolate as he imagined.
Yes, it seems that he was thinking about where to start. After thinking for a while, Zhao Xiao continued to say that in December of each year, the Science and Technology Commission held a 30-day assessment to recruit apprentices over 12 years and meet the standards from each autonomous region.
Lao Bai thought for a moment.
This apprentice...is equivalent to an intern?
practice?Zhao Xiao was stunned for a moment and nodded, "That's right... Basically, each autonomous region can be selected from one or two. After becoming an apprentice, you can enter the academy and live away from the hard life in the swamp, and your family and the town can also get some money."
Then you are also the best among the thousands of people.
Zhao Xiao was a little fluttered when he was praised, and he rubbed his index finger on his nose embarrassedly.
It's okay...but after entering the academy, it wasn't as perfect as I thought.Living conditions are indeed much better than in the swamp, but because of the need to cooperate with the editorial researcher to engage in some dangerous research subjects, only about 73% of apprentices can advance to G level alive every year.Only when you advance to G level can you be considered a student who truly belongs to the academy.
Very strict selection.
It's Ah... Zhao Xiao sighed. Sometimes it's not easy to think about it.
For the sweetheart?
For part of the reason, we are the same group of selected apprentices, and I promised her that she would become a researcher...and then, we would also take our parents into the college.
Lao Bai asked curiously.
Aren't you a researcher already?
Zhao Xiao said with a wry smile.
How is it possible? I am just an exploration... The researcher is at least a D-level. After advancing to D-level, you need to master at least one professional skill and pass the assessment, and you also need the recommendation of a tutor.But basically… it is not enough to master one professional skill. Every year, a large number of apprentices advance, and most tutors require more than three professional proficiency.
Lao Bai joked.
Capacity inflation.
Zhao Xiao nodded and sighed.
Well…and it’s basically difficult for prospectors to take too much time to learn those things if they have to work on the front line.
Lao Bai: Why don’t you consider living in a different place?This wasteland is very large.
Zhao Xiao curled his lips and muttered.
It’s the same wherever I go, and don’t look at me complaining about this and that… I think the college is pretty good.As you said, at least here I can find the meaning of living, rather than spending my life in a daze like other survivors and falling into depravity on the ruins.
Lao Bai couldn't help but feel a little weird and asked curiously.
Why do you have such a certainty that other survivors will definitely fall into depravity?
Otherwise?Do you think there is a future for enterprises and legions?After glanced at the corporate pilot who was sleeping like a pig not far away, Zhao Xiao did not hide his contempt in his heart and said without thinking, a fool who is addicted to pleasure, a madman who is a military man. If the future of this world is handed over to their hands, it will be really over!
As he said that, he tightened the spoon in his hand.
One day...we will reclaim all the remains before the old heritage is squandered.By then we no longer have to miss the past. We will write a new history and go to a more distant world to explore the mystery that had never been imagined in the past.
Good guy.
What is this? Hemisopology?!
Lao Bai looked at the young man in a little surprised.
These great principles are not like he thought of.
But it may also be because of my youth that I can speak up without any scruples.
Of course, what surprised him even more was the academy.
When he first learned about it, he thought the academy was just a simple technical officer to govern the country, but he did not expect that it had a deeper spiritual core.
Seeing this guy getting more and more excited as he talked, Chen Yutong coughed gently, interrupting his long speech.
Conclusion: This is indeed the theory of the doctoral student... However, I never thought so much. When I was twelve, I was lucky enough to pass the assessment and then entered the college.Actually, I think it’s good to be like you. Without the strict hierarchical restrictions as we have, there are more than one way to live, and even if you don’t become an explorer or a researcher, you can live a good life.
That kind of survivor settlement does not exist at all. There are levels in places where there are people, and at most it is just a hidden expression. Zhao Xiao said disapprovingly. I think it is better to write down the levels and promotion methods clearly, and everyone depends on their own abilities.
Lao Bai said with a smile.
What you said makes sense, this is similar to the game. As long as the server continues to operate, it will definitely be divided into old players and new Cutes, and the class will not disappear due to subjective ignorance.
server?operations?Zhao Xiao asked curiously.
Lao Bai coughed gently and explained.
I mean, even the alliance has levels, such as the contribution level...it is probably similar to your rating. The G, F, and E-level researchers should correspond to three levels of citizens, and there are also ‘Knights’ and so on.
Yes?Zhao Xiao looked at Chen Yutong proudly.
The latter didn't speak, but his expression was obviously a little lost.
It seems that the longing is just a flash in the pan.
Lao Bai paused and continued.
However, we will not think that we are superior because our contribution level is higher than others.
This is impossible, no one can tell the big talk.Zhao Xiao said without hesitation, his expression was obviously full of disbelief.
Chen Yutong looked at the lunch box in her hand, but did not choose to doubt instinctively like Zhao Xiao, but asked.
Why?
This question is a bit difficult to answer.
Lao Bai couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
From a realistic perspective, this is just a game.
Of course, there are games that deliberately create conflicts among players and provoke comparison and consumption, but "Wasteland OL" is obviously not the case, and there is not even a recharge entrance, let alone the current closed beta stage. Even if this kind of problem exists, it is absolutely not common.
Most old players are still very willing to bring new players. Even if the performance of new players is indeed a bit stupid, everyone has come from that stage, so they can understand it anyway.
As for the relationship between players and NPCs, it is quite harmonious. NPCs will not care whether they are citizens or knights, and these titles do not bring privileges over others to the residents of the shelter.
On the player side, even the mosquitoes who have made contributions to the alliance will be sent to the dark room for calm because they violate the server regulations.
Lao Bai had felt it before.
Rather than saying that those titles are an honor, or a recognition from collective.
There is no standard answer to subjective questions, and I can't answer you. Everyone has different opinions. If you have the opportunity, you can confirm with your own eyes what kind of place the alliance is.
After putting away the lunch box that he had finished eating, Lao Bai continued with a smile.
By the way, let me tell you a good news. Your teammates seem to have not given up on you yet, just following us five kilometers away behind us.
This is what Qianfeng told him before he went offline.
Chen Yutong looked at him nervously, while Zhao Xiao proudly raised the corners of his mouth and said naturally.
That's of course!I said that the college cannot leave us behind!
Lao Bai smiled and continued.
Then let's make a bet.
Zhao Xiao: What are you betting on?
Lao Bai said casually: Just bet... Will the college come to save you before we cross this mountain and enter the desert?
Zhao Xiao: Aren’t they already here?
Following behind your butt doesn't count, Lao Bai said with a smile, "When people who don't know see it, they thought your people were seeing us off."
Zhao Xiao stared at Lao Bai.
What about the bet?
Of course he would not naively think that when the people from the academy came, the man in front of him would let him go of his captives.
As their sniper said, they still need to use him to block bullets.
However, beyond his expectations, Lao Bai shrugged and said indifferently.
They came to kill and I'll let you go.
Judging from his experience, if neither side is willing to admit the conflict, then it is highly likely that casualties and prisoners will happen.
If you don’t meet the pursuers from the academy when you walk here, you will probably not encounter them along the way.
It doesn't matter if the judgment is wrong.
Just release one prisoner and capture two more.
Zhao Xiao looked at him in surprise, and saw that he didn't look like he was joking, and his expression became serious.
Then what do you want from me...
What's OK to get from you? Lao Bai laughed and thought for a while and said, "Well, I think... If I win, you'll be enough for me to have a beer."
A glass of beer?!
Zhao Xiao was stunned, his face turned slightly red.
He felt a little humiliated when he didn't take them seriously.
However, the hero did not suffer any loss in front of him, so Zhao Xiao gritted his teeth and nodded.
The deal...but you have to keep your word.
Lao Bai said calmly.
Don't worry, I said that I can't use those things for you.
……
In the northern part of the valley province, on the wasteland near the nuclear bomb crater, rows of dilapidated and sloppy camps are located.
The camp has no name and may not even be in this location next year.
The scavengers living here are like nomads chasing grass, moving tents and bonfires wherever they pick up garbage.
If the ghouls who were unlucky were caught, would naturally help the unlucky guy take care of the funeral.
They didn't care much about whether their bodies fell into the mouth of the ghoul or the mouth of the alien species.
Anyway, there is no difference in the eating habits of the two, and they are not very elegant.
Buyers who are interested in the garbage they have in their hands or the ability to pick up garbage will naturally have a way to find out where they are.
One morning.
Gust, who was over fifty, got up early as usual and was about to drive his Digger One to dig some valuable treasures in his nearby ancient battlefield.
Just as he was carrying a basket and out of the equipment, the bald head Aqiang, who was digging the warrior order next door, suddenly came to him.
Several big families came to the settlement, saying they wanted to recruit people.
When he heard about a big deal, Gust squinted his eyes, sat on the stool at the door, and knocked on the pipe to the sole of his shoes.
What job?
Salvage work.
Location?
The north side of the mountain range in the northern part of Luoxia Province.
Gust frowned at the vague statement.
You can just say it’s wandering in the swamp.
Poaching treasures of the era of the People's League under the nose of the academy is simply too long. In the eyes of those people, they are not much better than plunderers, and they are even more hateful than plunderers.
He didn't dare to expand his business to the college's territory by borrowing him ten thousand courage.
The bald man said with a chuckle.
Not in the swamp, just on the side of the swamp.
Gust stared at him suspiciously for a while and continued.
How many people does he want to recruit?
The bald man opened his right hand.
At least five hundred, and you also need professional equipment and experience in dismantling large machines.
five hundred?!
Old Man Gust widened his eyes and smashed his mouth.
That's a big guy...what do they plan to tear down?
The bald man shook his head and said.
That won't know...but they promised that as long as we could remove it and transport it to Xizhou City, they could pay us a total of one million silver coins.
One million silver coins?!
Hearing this number, Gust was instantly moved.
This is not a small amount, it will be nearly 1,000 tons of wheat all replaced!
Of course, no one would exchange silver coins for wheat. Going west to Oasis No. 8 in Luoxia Province, you can buy cheaper ones.
What really makes people excited are the Alliance's KV-1 exoskeleton, metal hydrogen batteries, electric mule light trucks and various large-scale engineering equipment.
For them who make a living by picking up scatters, the simple, crude and cost-effective industrial products produced by the alliance are exactly what they need.
It sounds interesting... Gust touched his chin, and a clear heartbeat appeared in his eyes. Are those people still in the camp?
Seeing the old man's heartbeat, the bald man said with a smile.
We are still here, let’s go together. This transaction cannot be eaten by a salvage team. Let’s make more money by working together.
Gust glanced at him and hummed without comment
Let's talk about it after going to see it.
……
Scavengers' camp center.
Looking at the dark beggar in front of him, Cute Xin, who was lost next to Lao Liu, couldn't help but mutter.
Can these be done with beggars?
Bai Yu's sniper couldn't help but complain in a low voice.
+1, I'm afraid that one plane will dismantle the parts of two planes when it falls.
Lao Liu was stunned for a moment.
That's not good?
What a hammer, Ah, I rolled my eyes to the sniper. Can I fly?
Just as the player was communicating quietly, the old man named Gust was also secretly looking at the three outsiders.
Three sets of five styles, light cavalry, exoskeleton.
This kind of equipment is not rare in some urban ruins, but there are only two possibilities for this new image, either imitation or in a shelter.
Whether it is a copy or not, he can certainly see whether he has picked up the garbage for so many years.
There is no doubt that these three are all soldiers of the alliance!
Seeing the concerns on both of them, Gust grinned and said respectfully.
Dear adults, although we wear rags, we just pick up garbage... Everyone here is an expert.
A bald man next to him also echoed.
That’s right, our ancestors have been scavengers for generations. From the People’s Union Frigate to the canned ice cream, we have thought about anything that can be exchanged for money!
The aerospace frigate is OK.
Looking at the translated subtitles projected on the tactical eyepiece, Cute's new eyes suddenly showed a surprised expression.
What a wasteland version of the Beggars' Sect.
Hiss... I took a deep breath and touched my chin. After using this analogy, I suddenly felt that they were OK again.
Don't care!All of them are here, let’s try it first!If it doesn't work, it's not our fault.
After interrupting the controversy among his teammates, the sixth corner of the corner took a step forward and said to the experienced scavengers in front of him.
As we just mentioned, we need at least 500 experienced scavengers here to help us recycle a large-scale equipment that has been broken.We bid for one million silver coins, and you can discuss the details yourself... I hope you can recommend someone who can speak first.
Several scavengers looked at each other, whispered and seemed to have discussed their ideas, and the old man who spoke first took the conversation and said.
No problem, sir, as long as you are willing to pay, we promise to send the things to you and we promise not to talk to others.By the way... Can you tell us what is the thing to be recycled?We can determine the tools we need to bring.
This requirement is reasonable.
The sixth person in the corner hesitated for a while and nodded.
It's an airplane.
Gust hesitated.
What about the specific model?
The pilot is more than 20 meters long, about six or seven meters high, weighs just over twenty tons, and has two plasma engines... I can only say so much, knowing too much is not good for you.
Hearing this parameter, a hint of surprise appeared on Gust's face.
This description...
Is it the company's killer whale transport aircraft?!
He guessed something vaguely, and the old man didn't dare to ask more questions. He quickly ended the topic and lowered his head respectfully and said.
Understand...So adults, when will we set off?
The matters between these major forces are not something that they have won the scavengers join in the fun.
As this alliance soldiers said, it would be no good for them to know too much.
Seeing that the old man did not ask, Lao Liu, the corner of the wall, breathed a sigh of relief and said immediately.
Just now!The faster the better!
Gust grinned and said respectfully.
Obey the order!I promise you that our service will satisfy you!
The sixth in the corner nodded.
Hope so.
……
Led by three players, more than 500 scavengers left the camp and drove to the mountains in the northern part of Luoxia Province.
Some of them drove three-meter-high forklifts, some held repair robots, some held two-headed cows or pushed a ragged cart... The guys in their hands were basically DIYed, or they bought second-hand goods from merchants, and there were almost no duplicates.
Looking at these scavengers, Cute Xin was filled with doubts, but he had already reached this point and had to choose to believe them.
At the same time, after nearly five days of trek, Lao Bai and his group who were escorting the pilot finally walked out of the mountains and saw endless yellow sand.
Oops...
Looking at the air twisted by heat waves in the distance, Xiaoyu, who was walking in the team, let out a slightly tired whine.
The temperature south of the mountain range is significantly higher than the north, and the dry climate makes it feel obvious discomfort that it likes humid environment.
Luoyu touched its little head and comforted him.
Hold on for a while and we're almost here.
Oops!
The comfort seemed to have effect, Xiaoyu made a happy sound, and the tentacles on the back of his head were waving with joy like seaweed.
Luo Yu smiled.
This kid is so easy to coax.
Ye Shi glanced at Xiaoyu and muttered in a low voice.
Mom... I was so scared when I saw these tentacles.
Luo Yu said embarrassedly.
I was too at first, but it would be great if I got used to it.
Zhao Xiao, who was walking not far away, looked at the mother body who lived in harmony with others in surprise, and felt that the worldview was impacted.
But now he has no time to digest the surprise in his heart.
After five days of rushing, they had already walked to the edge of Luoxia Province. After walking forward for dozens of kilometers, they would soon see Oasis No. 8.
Owning a beer is a trivial matter.
What made Zhao Xiao unable to believe, and even more unacceptable is that he was actually abandoned by the academy?!
He noticed the NPC's devastated expression, and Ye Shi, who had learned about the bet, walked up to tease him.
Don't be so frustrated. Thinking about it from another perspective... the college may not have given up on you.
Zhao Xiao looked up at the annoying guy in front of him, not understanding why he suddenly comforted himself.
But soon he realized that he was thinking too much.
Ye Shi then continued in a teasing tone.
Maybe they just logged out your identity.
You... Zhao Xiao gritted his teeth and stared at him, but in the end he kept the fart back.
Under the eaves, people have to bow their heads,
Zhao Xiao comforted himself in his heart.
At this moment, smoke and dust suddenly floated from the yellow sand in the distance.
Looking at the movement in the distance, Zhao Xiao was slightly stunned, and hope suddenly ignited in his heart.
He suddenly remembered that the Golden Lizard Kingdom seemed to be a reserve member of the Science and Technology Commission, equivalent to a quasi-vassal of the college.
Those people might be reinforcements from the Golden Lizard Kingdom!
Although the feudal lords had poor combat effectiveness, at least the scale was there, even if one person could drown these guys.
However
This joyful mood did not last for even two seconds in his heart, and trucks soon appeared behind the dust.
It was obviously not the army of the Golden Lizard Kingdom.
It was not only Zhao Xiao who was in the mood to the bottom of the valley, but also the beacon team that followed behind.
The rear seat of the tracked car.
Jiang Xuezhou's lips moved, his eyes closed tightly.
Alliance reinforcements!There are at least three hundred... no, maybe there are four hundred people.
The medical soldier sitting aside said with a wry smile.
As for it?
Zheng Hao, who had been silent, spoke slowly.
These people are not to guard against us... Eightymostly to shock the Golden Lizard Kingdom.
It is impossible for the Alliance to be unclear about the relationship between the Golden Lizard Kingdom and the Academy.
Although their preparations were completely redundant, in order to pick up their pilots home, the alliance was actually ready to go to war with the Golden Lizard Kingdom.
Thinking of this, Zheng Hao's mood couldn't help but be a little complicated.
Old Song, sitting in the driver's seat, looked at the captain.
What to do now?
It is impossible to rescue those prisoners.
They really watched the people wander around under the noses of the college and then swaggered home.
Zheng Hao was silent for a long time and spoke slowly.
Report the situation to your superiors...wait for news.
This has left the coverage of the tower, but they can transmit messages by transmitting drones as signal repeaters.
Jiang Xuezhou nodded.
She was about to send a signal repeater when she suddenly moved her brow slightly and pressed her index finger against the edge of her temple.
There is a strange communication request...it should have been sent by those people.
Zheng Hao said immediately.
Received from me.
At the same time as the command was issued, a light blue holographic screen unfolded in his sight, and a strange face appeared before him.
This is the first time Zheng Hao has seen this man.
But looking at the man's eyes, he always felt a very familiar feeling... They had met the sight a few days ago!
I am Lao Bai, the elder of the Burning Corps.The man in the holographic screen said.
Without introducing himself, Zheng Hao stared at him and said.
What do you want to say?
It’s nothing, I just think that you are a group of archaeologists, and it’s not a good thing to do for war, and it’s a very unlucky to be sent by our superiors to provoke us.
Zheng Hao's heart sank slightly.
It seems that those prisoners should have recruited something.
However, he didn't understand why this person had to contact him, and he didn't understand why this person had to disclose the news to him.
Are you here to ridicule me?Zheng Hao frowned and said.
I'm not that bored.
After a smile, Lao Bai continued.
I heard that this place has left the coverage of the college signal tower, so I will open the skylight and say something bright... Let's make a deal.
What transaction.
We are very interested in your tracked cars.
Zheng Hao was stunned for a moment and said with a cold smile.
Oh, and then.
The car is left and you will be taken away.
hehe.
Zheng Hao laughed out loud.
It's okay to stay.
He admitted that his squad was not the opponent of well-trained soldiers, just as they might not have their own specialties in dealing with alien species.
But it is undoubtedly a bit of a dream to keep this reindeer track car.
The off-road capability of this thing is far from comparable to that of those trucks.
Expecting that he would have such a reaction, Lao Bai continued with a smile.
Don't rush to refuse, I can give you twenty more rifles and a truck...
Zheng Hao said with a calm face.
What's the use of those rags I want?
Lao Bai smiled and said.
It's useless, but you've been following us for so long... are you willing to go back so empty?
Don't you want to win once?
Zheng Hao smiled as if he was ridiculed and said in a low voice.
You mean winning a second, is it that we dropped a tracked car and finally replaced a few E-class prisoners and rifles and came back?
What if I add a little tissue sample number X-277, the parent of the specific variant of the mucosmic fungus?
Zheng Hao was slightly stunned, and a hint of fanaticism suddenly appeared in his eyes, but he was not blinded by this fanaticism. He stared at this guy named Lao Bai alertly.
Would you... give it to us?!
Lao Bai, standing in the holographic screen, smiled and shook the test tube in his hand, with several fragments of tissue wreckage floating inside.
Well, our allies authorize me to provide you with a little bit of parent tissue sample. After all, mutant slime mold is our common enemy, and it will be beneficial for us if you can make progress.
Of course, it is not the company that authorizes him, but the manager.
The tissue fragments in the test tube on his hand were of course not just collected samples, or even collected from Xiaoyu.
That was extracted from the mother nest on the B6th floor and together with other soldiers from the Burning Corps, airlifted to the vicinity of Oasis 8 by enterprise aircraft.
However, fooling this prospector should be enough.
I believe the college would not believe that the alliance actually kept a mother nest that could be studied at will.
Just look at the grand occasion of Qingquan City every year. That kind of thing is something that cannot be handled by the post-war reconstruction committee.
What's more, this is a desert, and there is no mother nest nearby.
Zheng Hao stared at the test tube and silently started the graphics recognition program.After obtaining the 87% match recognition result, his breathing became rapid.
There is no doubt that it is a piece of tissue from the mother's body or the mother's nest!
He thought he would have missed the opportunity to be promoted to a researcher in his life and would be satisfied to be able to maintain his status as a D-level prospector.
However, now, this opportunity is back in front of him...
The doors of countless biological laboratories will be open to him, and hundreds of mentors will send olive branches to him, recruiting his team and projects into his own laboratory, and he and his small team members will also move from the most promising investigation department to the promising research department!
As for the losses of a mere reindeer, no one cares about it. Those academic powerhouses will rush to pay for it!
And the most important thing is that this is a gain beyond the mission!
No one can tell their credit!
...How to lose?
Hearing this answer, Lao Bai smiled.
It's very simple. We left the prisoners, props, and trucks that ran away for you in the camp. You sent someone to drive the track truck over and drove the truck away from us.
Zheng Hao said cautiously: How did I know you wouldn't regret it?
We don’t have a reason to do that. If we wanted to kill you, we would have done it long ago, or do you suspect that we don’t have that ability?
Seeing that the man didn't say anything, Lao Bai continued.
And I have to tell you that although I have been authorized by my superiors, it is not a deal between the Alliance and the Academy, but a deal between the Burning Corps and the Beacon Squad.So I hope that there will be no locator or surveillance on the track car... From your point of view, you don't want other irrelevant people to know about today's things, right?
Zheng Hao was silent for a long time and spoke slowly.
I hope you keep your promise.
Lao Bai smiled and nodded.
We will.
And I always have a premonition that we will have many opportunities to cooperate in the future.
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