Chapter 6: Give Great Credit to African Thin Dog!
Zero: "Master, you need to first charge the base to above 0.1%, mobilize low-level nano-engineers, use the materials reserved in our base to create a [Clone Production Chamber], and then inject biological raw materials and electronic components to produce new clones."
"Oh? There are reserved materials in the base?"
Zero: "Yes, Master. The Disaster Base watch stores nano-materials for creating [Clone Production Chamber], [Spoils Generator], and [Attribute Conversion Tower]. Building each facility consumes 0.1% of the base's energy."
"I see. It's a bit outrageous that so many raw materials are hidden in that small watch, but it's normal for a nano-base. So the question is, how do I replenish energy for the base?"
Zero: "Currently, the base can directly absorb the following types of energy: biological energy, electrical energy, nuclear energy, and crystal energy. You can find substances carrying the above energy for energy absorption."
"Biological energy?"
Zero: "It's directly extracting energy from you. The base absorbed some during the stationing process. As long as you keep eating, the base can slowly charge to maintain a stable power level."
Cheng Shaofeng rubbed his belly. "No wonder I feel so hungry. Turn this off, or it will suck me dry sooner or later."
"By the way, I can understand electrical energy and nuclear energy, but what is this crystal energy produced from?"
Zero: "Crystal energy is a special energy that appeared on this planet after the war. Because the carriers are mostly in crystalline structures, it is called crystal energy. It usually has a high energy density and mild reaction, making it convenient for humans and other creatures to use and strengthen themselves."
Cheng Shaofeng nodded and made a mental note.
"By the way, can solar energy or thermal energy not charge the base?"
Zero: "Theoretically, our Disaster Base can use various forms of natural energy, but currently lacks relevant energy harvesting equipment and cannot utilize the energy you mentioned."
"Okay... Then I have to think of a way to charge the base. Where should I get it from?"
Eating is a bit too slow, and who knows how long it will take. I have to find another way first.
He began to search the original owner's memories.
He remembered that there was an old diesel generator in Salt Well Town, but it was rarely used. Even the town chief was reluctant to use it.
Only when there was an attack at night would the generator be started to light up the town.
If he wanted to steal electricity from the town, it would be too difficult. If caught by the town chief's people, he might be shot dead on the spot.
Besides Salt Well Town... walking north for 3 or 4 days, one would see a big city: Cross City.
According to the merchants who often went out to do business in the town, that place had electricity supply in every household, and there was also a powerful human legion protecting the city, making it a very safe place.
"But... I heard that the screening in Cross City is particularly strict. Without an identity or any valuable materials, it's very difficult to enter."
These two places were the only ones he knew of that could charge, and both seemed not easy to achieve the goal from the current point of view.
"Electrical energy is not convenient to obtain, but I haven't even seen the other two types of energy. This... can only rely on eating?"
Just as Cheng Shaofeng was about to scratch his head, Zero said, "Master, you have nuclear energy at hand that can be utilized."
"Where?"
Zero: "That radioactive object. If you have no other use for it, it can be used as an energy supplement for the base. The destructive power of nuclear radiation is very strong, and the energy it can supplement to the base is also considerable."
"Tsk! Why didn't you say so earlier? Absorb it quickly! I was worried that having such a time bomb next to me would send me off one day. Directly absorb it for me!"
"By the way, since the base can absorb this kind of radioactive material as an energy source, then... why didn't you directly absorb it just now, but instead consumed energy to open a protective shield for me?"
Zero: "Master, this kind of radioactive material is not only an excellent energy source but also a high-quality material for creating equipment. Without your permission, the base cannot directly absorb materials."
"Oh, I see. Then let me set a rule for you temporarily. In the future, if we encounter an energy source that may cause radiation damage to me, if the base power is not full, just absorb it directly. If I have a use for it, I'll tell you in advance."
Zero: "The base judgment has been preset according to your request."
"Now, absorb this radioactive material!"
Zero: "Please place your hand outside the radioactive material."
Cheng Shaofeng held the black box in his hand and quickly felt bumps and hollows appearing on the surface.
Something invisible... went in.
"These must be the nano-robots..."
Next, the azure blue base interface appeared in front of Cheng Shaofeng's eyes.
The power level began to slowly rise.
0.06%
0.07%
Crack~
The black box in Cheng Shaofeng's hand shattered, spilling out a wisp of white stone powder inside.
Charging complete.
[Power Level: 1.05%]
A piece of radioactive material had just charged the base by 1%.
In Cheng Shaofeng's vision, the construction function of the base lit up again.
He could build those three facilities now.
Zero: "Please select the construction location, Master."
Cheng Shaofeng recalled the information he had heard from the hunters in Salt Well Town before.
Their location was considered a hilly area in the plains, with mountains and water, called Four Mountains.
As the name suggests, there were four mountains.
Hundreds of years ago, it should have still been a mining mountain, and one could still see the big holes that had been mined.
The four mountains were not suitable for human habitation. One might accidentally fall into a mine shaft.
At the foot of the mountain, the geographical location of Salt Well Town was not bad, with a mountain behind it and its own salt mine, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack.
There were a few other small forces in this area, but no dealings could be made with them for the time being.
As for Cheng Shaofeng's current location, it was on a small hill in the middle of the Four Mountains, lower than the four mountain tops, with an altitude of about 300 meters and a relatively open view. The downside was that this place was rather small and lacked pre-war abandoned buildings. If one wanted to make a camp here, it would require a lot of manpower and still not be sturdy.
The settlements around the Four Mountains were mostly established based on the ruins of existing buildings.
"Making a camp is not a big problem. Players, a kind of creature with livers all over their body, will build the most solid shelter as long as you give them a little reward."
"By the way! Zero, if I choose to build here, then in the future if I want to change locations... can these facilities still be dismantled and moved?"
Zero: "Yes, using nano-engineers can achieve 100% recovery. It only consumes a certain amount of power."
"Then it's settled! The power level is very sufficient now. Let's build the three structures!"
Zero: "Received, Master!"
Cheng Shaofeng watched as three streams of silver particles flew out from his wrist, circling around the locations he designated.
Soon, the outlines of three buildings appeared, symbolizing the official establishment of the Disaster Nano-Base in the Four Mountains.
"This round... gotta give African Thin Dog great credit! If he hadn't brought back the radioactive material, I'd be worrying about energy now."
"As expected, I didn't misjudge you, Thin Dog!"
As Cheng Shaofeng opened a new chapter, the night gradually fell.
In a certain raider camp.
The large troops of raiders who had gone out returned.
Soon, an angry roar was heard in the camp:
"Humans! Damn it! Roar!"
The birds in the trees scattered in fright at the roar.
And deep in the raider camp, a faint sigh was heard in the air...
(End of chapter)