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Silently, a circular area about one meter in diameter in the center of the camouflage layer sank down and slid open, revealing a vertical metal channel with a smooth, mirror-like inner wall.
The bottom of the passageway emits a soft white guiding light, like a signpost.
"Not bad, not bad, it's full of technology, I like it. From now on... let's call this place Ark Survival Base No. 9!"
Chen Yuan casually picked out a name, then jumped down without hesitation.
The passage was short; almost instantly, he landed in a space that exuded the cool scent of new metal and filtered air.
The entrance behind him closed silently the moment he landed, completely shutting out the dust, blood, and danger of the wasteland, making the air seem much clearer.
The lights came on, and the view suddenly opened up.
This is a simple yet fully functional space.
The silver-gray metal walls had a soft, matte finish.
The overhead light source is a soft light source that simulates natural light.
The air was fresh and dry, with a faint ozone smell (a sign of the air purification system in operation).
Underfoot is an alloy floor with anti-slip texture.
Directly in front is a small multi-functional hall with a simple metal table, two chairs of the same material, and a large display screen embedded in the wall (currently in standby mode and not turned on).
On the right is a separate rest cabin with the door slightly ajar. Inside, you can see a very comfortable-looking heated bed and a small storage cabinet.
On the left wall is an integrated water circulation purification/storage unit, with a transparent viewing window showing the clear water flowing in circulation.
In the corner, there was a platform that resembled an interface for a medical pod.
His stomach rumbled, and without hesitation, Chen Yuan spent 99 points to redeem a self-service hot pot (hot pot utensils and ingredients), and...
Clean drinking water (replenishment reserves) x 100 liters, 50 survival points.
A set of comfortable basic clothing, for non-combat use, worth 20 survival points.
The basic medical kit includes disinfectant, hemostatic, analgesic, and anti-radiation agents, and 400 survival points.
A simple set of personal hygiene products (10 items).
Current survival points remaining: 9630.
Looking at the supplies that appeared out of thin air on the desktop and in the storage unit, Chen Yuan felt a strange sense of satisfaction for the first time in this world. It was not power, but a brief satisfaction of the basic needs for survival.
He set up his own hot pot restaurant, became self-sufficient, and ate it all up.
He picked up a large glass of water and gulped it down.
Only then did Chen Yuan feel truly alive.
Chapter 18 Blood Boiling
Then, Chen Yuan went into the rest cabin to take a shower.
The nano-steel suit, with its complex nano-units flowing down his body like a receding tide, gathered in a silver metal box (portable container) at his feet.
After taking a clean shower, he picked up the basic clothes he had exchanged. They were made of soft gray fiber, and wearing them brought him a long-lost sense of comfort.
Walking to the corner of the clean area, a simple shower unit (relying on circulating water) sprays a stream of water at a comfortable temperature.
After showering and changing into clean clothes, feeling refreshed and comfortable, sleepiness naturally sets in.
So, Chen Yuan walked to the temperature-controlled bed.
The mattress is made of a unique material that automatically adjusts its support and temperature according to the curves of the human body.
Chen Yuan fell asleep almost immediately, his body sinking into the perfectly soft bed. The temperature control system activated instantly, dispelling the chill of the night on the wasteland surface and bringing a warm and comfortable feeling of being enveloped.
The nerves that had been taut for who knows how long finally relaxed completely at this moment.
There were no roars of the Devouring Beasts, no whistling of bullets, no gunshots of betrayal, no dying cries...
The only sounds were the low, steady hum of the base's internal air circulation system and Chen Yuan's own slow heartbeat.
In the last second before falling asleep, Chen Yuan seemed to hear Long Xin's cold electronic voice ringing in his mind.
[Host physiological state: deep fatigue; mental stress: high.]
[Entering deep hibernation mode; base protection level: highest.]
Goodnight, Mr. Chen.
……
I don’t know how much time has passed.
When Chen Yuan opened his eyes again, there was no biting cold wind of the wasteland morning, no roar of the Devouring Beasts, only the low rumble of the base's air circulation system, and everything around was peaceful.
He sat up, stretched, and his bones made a slight cracking sound.
Chen Yuan woke up feeling refreshed, his mind clear, and his body in peak condition.
"Loongson, time?"
Standard time: 9:15 AM.
[Scan results: Host physiological indicators: recovered to optimal state; mental stress: low.]
"very good."
Chen Yuan's lips curled up slightly.
He walked to the cleaning area in the corner of the multi-functional hall, picked up the toothbrush and water he had redeemed, and carefully cleaned his mouth.
Next, Chen Yuan redeemed a hot fried egg and a cup of premium coffee from the system shop and slowly savored them.
He sat at the metal table, leisurely enjoying what could be considered a "sumptuous" breakfast in the wasteland. Yes, he was thoroughly enjoying himself.
"Loongson, play a song."
Chen Yuan gave the order casually.
The base's hidden speakers immediately began playing upbeat, futuristic electronic music.
The melody is not complicated, and it perfectly matches his current state of mind and the environment he is in.
Chen Yuan closed his eyes, his fingers tapping lightly on the table, enjoying this brief and precious moment of tranquility.
Breakfast ended, and the music stopped.
The leisurely air in Chen Yuan's eyes faded, replaced by the sharpness of a predator.
He walked to the silver metal box in the corner of the rest cabin.
"Attire: Loongson 4."
"brush!"
With a soft hum, the box opened.
Countless fine silver nanoparticles surged forth like flowing water, instantly enveloping Chen Yuan's body.
The particle stream rapidly spread, combined, and solidified along his torso and limbs. The whole process was smooth and swift. In less than two seconds, the streamlined Loongson 4 nano-steel suit, full of technological power, had perfectly covered his entire body.
The visor closed, and the goggles glowed with a deep blue light.
[Combat suit complete. Core energy: 100%. Nanoparticle repair reserves: 100%.]
It's time to go out and "stock up".
"Activate the base exit. Dragon Core, scan the surface security status, search for high-value signals from Devouring Beast hordes, and prioritize avoiding large clusters and unknown abnormal energy sources."
[Exit open, scanning in progress... Surface safe, no high-threat targets detected.]
[Scan complete. Small pack of snake-dogs (approximately 20-50 individuals) detected in area (X-347, Y-112), accompanied by seven common ground growls. Signal active, moving. Distance: 3.2 km.]
As soon as the voice was spoken, Loongson quickly provided the target.
"Lock coordinates, let's go!" Chen Yuan's voice was steady.
The disguised entrance slid open silently, revealing a vertical passage.
Chen Yuan leaped out and landed lightly.
The entrance behind them closed instantly, the camouflage layer returned to normal, and the safe haven was once again hidden underground.
In the early morning, the air in the wasteland of the Gobi Desert smelled of rust and dust.
Chen Yuan took a deep breath. The filtered air still carried the rough feel of the wasteland, but it invigorated him.
"Initiate flight, target coordinates!"
Blue and white flames erupted from the flight thrusters beneath his feet, activating the anti-gravity field. Chen Yuan shot into the sky like an arrow, cutting through the quiet morning air, and sped towards his target.
The flight was extremely fast, and the Gobi Desert scenery below flashed by.
Within minutes, the target area came into view.
A wide-open area filled with weathered boulders and abandoned pipes.
A group of grayish-brown snake-dogs were circling around a rusted metal wreckage, while two bulky earth-roaring creatures with huge sacs on their backs lingered not far away, emitting low growls.
"Lower the altitude to 10 meters, shut down the thrusters, and freefall!"
Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes and calmly gave the order.
The blue flames of the thrusters were extinguished instantly, and the anti-gravity field was reduced to its minimum.
His figure plummeted from a height of over ten meters like a meteorite, landing precisely on the top of a huge rock. The entire process was silent, with only a slight tremor.
The pack of snakes and dogs below, along with the earth howl, were immediately startled, their crimson eyes snapping to the silver figure atop the rock.
"Roar……"
"Gululu!"
"hiss……"
The snake-dog hissed threateningly, and the sacs on its back began to swell, flashing a dangerous red light.
"Warm-up time."
A cold smile appeared beneath Chen Yuan's mask. He didn't draw his gun immediately, but instead slightly bent his knees, instantly activating the nano-pulse power amplification.
"boom!"