Chapter 68: Hardware and Software of the Mobile City

"This time, it’s truly a windfall." Looking at the warehouse piled high with supplies, Li Ye spoke with heartfelt emotion. Although the battle had been intense and thrilling, the rewards were equally astonishing. In the time that followed, Li Ye first used the Production Workshop to produce Level 1 Alloy, gathering 1000 units. After that, he took inventory of the Iron Ore, Coal, Fuel, and Wood. These ordinary resources were still a bit short of 2000 units, but overall, they were relatively easy to collect. Now, what remained was just the City Crystal. But more than that, what Li Ye cared about was....... "The City Radio has been installed. I’ve restored it to factory settings. The original channels have been disbanded. You can now create a new channel." In a cabin somewhere in the middle level, Lin Wu put down his wrench and gently wiped the sweat from his forehead. The City Radio was not installed in the Cockpit. After all, the Cockpit was located at the forefront of the Mobile City. Although its armor was thick, it was still prone to bombing. For safety reasons, Mobile Cities often installed the City Radio in a secure and concealed cabin. After completing the installation of the City Radio, Lin Wu still had to lead a team for routine maintenance and troubleshooting on the Tomorrow. At this moment, the cabin was already packed with people. Old Zhou, Tang Fang, Ning Wen....... everyone was looking at the City Radio with joy. With this Level 2 item, the Tomorrow could now establish a City Alliance and take the lead. "You’ve worked hard."Li Ye patted Lin Wu on the shoulder, then nodded to everyone. "Everyone’s worked hard this time." Next, he headed into the Cockpit, walked to the screen, and created a new City Communication Channel. 【City Communication Channel: K1】 【Administrator: Tomorrow】 【Current Members: 1/12】 After trying out a few messages in the channel, Li Ye tapped the screen a few more times, completely enamored with it. Just this Level 2 item alone was worth all the effort. Then he gathered everyone into the Cockpit to announce a new decision. From now on, Lin Wu would serve as his deputy, while Old Zhou would focus on the role of Combat Captain. Although he had already somewhat anticipated this, Lin Wu still felt a bit surreal at that moment. After all, he had started out as just an ordinary resident of Field Town, struggling to survive with his friend’s younger sister. He never imagined he would make it aboard the Tomorrow, let alone rise to such an important position. "Your abilities are clear to everyone."Li Ye patted him on the shoulder. "I hope you’ll contribute even more to the construction of the Tomorrow in the future." The first task Lin Wu took on after assuming his position was to arrange accommodations for the newcomers joining the Tomorrow. Living quarters, food and fresh water, household furnishings, work assignments...... Lin Wu handled all of these matters in perfect order, and Li Ye nodded repeatedly as he watched from the side. With that, his own burden lessened significantly. But even now, he still wasn’t finished with his tasks. Li Ye went into the Production Workshop and began consuming Iron Ore to replenish bullets and shells, and to manufacture City Accessories. Soon, he selected several projects. 【Storm Engine: Consumes 700 units of Iron Ore. Additional effect: Power +20%】 【Paver Treads: Consumes 400 units of Iron Ore. Additional effects: 1. Traction +15% 2. Defense +15%】 【Steam Bed Crossbow: Consumes 300 units of Iron Ore. Additional effect: +10% City Armor Penetration】 【Multifunctional Mechanical Arm: Consumes 500 units of Iron Ore. Additional effects: 1. Capable of mining, repairs, constructing fortifications, etc. 2. Energy consumption -10%】 In the blink of an eye, the previously abundant Iron Ore reserves of the Tomorrow were spent with a whoosh. Li Ye was not anxious about this. After all, Iron Ore was still easy to find in the wild, and he could also purchase it from the Fortress—there was no shortage. After finishing all these tasks, he returned to his room on the upper level, lay down on the bed, and began to think. Now, the Tomorrow’s setup was complete, and surviving in the Wasteland Zone’s wilderness was no longer a problem. The hardware had been dealt with—now it was time to handle the software. The Tomorrow’s population had already surpassed 200 people. The residential rooms in the middle level were gradually being occupied, making the place much livelier. Currently, the Tomorrow was still using the previous distribution system. Fresh water, Blueheart Potatoes, Morning Wheat, along with some purchased ordinary vegetables, meat, and eggs. The previously acquired Level 1 Crop – Emerald Lettuce Seeds and the Black Corn distributed by the Vanguard had just been planted and were yet to be harvested. Li Ye had always wanted to improve the living standards aboard the Tomorrow. Now, the Tomorrow had acquired five additional Level 1 Crop Seeds. Once planted, matured, and harvested, the Tomorrow’s dining table would become significantly more diverse. The only problem was that farmland aboard the Tomorrow was currently limited, making large-scale planting impossible. "After upgrading to a Level 2 City, I’ll have enough space—maybe even raise poultry,"he thought to himself. It wasn’t just about the dining table. Li Ye also planned to provide every household with at least one set of furniture and basic daily necessities. After all, once survival was secured, it was time to consider living. At the moment, residents aboard the Tomorrow only had a bed, a small wooden cabinet, and a small table. A few residents had one or two extra items. Li Ye intended to provide complete furniture sets, along with washbasins, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and clothing, pants, and shoes. To him, this was the most basic guarantee of life. In addition, the daily allocation of fresh water per person would increase from 1 unit to 2 units. It would gradually rise in the future until everyone had complete access to fresh water. In the following time, Li Ye began pondering the Tomorrow’s next steps. After such a world-shaking battle, the Tomorrow needed repairs, and the residents and combat personnel needed rest. In the upcoming week, the Tomorrow would not engage in any battles. Instead, it would recuperate and recover. During this period, the Tomorrow would continue advancing, traversing the Giant Forest to reach the edge of the Serene Lake, and then temporarily switch to a water-navigation mode. After finishing these thoughts, Li Ye couldn’t help but close his eyes and let out a breath of relief. He had to admit, being the Lord of a Mobile City required thinking about far too many things. The lives of an entire city rested in his hands. Very soon, he fell into a deep sleep....... When Li Ye opened his eyes, it was already early the next morning. After getting dressed, he began his simple morning routine. Due to the limited daily distribution of fresh water, most residents aboard the Tomorrow only brushed their teeth and washed their faces once every few days. Bathing was almost out of the question. But for Li Ye, as the Lord, he had the privilege of brushing his teeth, washing his face, and even bathing every day. After finishing his morning routine, he walked out of his room and looked down from the railing at his city below. At this very moment, everyone aboard the Tomorrow had already started a new day. The newly appointed deputy, Lin Wu, was leading the group in repairing the City Armor sections and Off-road Vehicles. Old Zhou was patrolling with the combat personnel, and the ordinary residents were busy with their respective duties throughout the city. As Li Ye watched, his brows slowly relaxed.