Wasteland Development Diary

Saint Petersburg also said, "Some electromechanical cities outside also have docks that can maintain us, but none are as suitable and thorough as this, able to connect to every area of the light imprint structure without any dead ends."

"Each time after maintenance is completed, not only is there an acceleration boost when leaving the port, but also a very good energy shell is applied, which can withstand 200 points of damage... It's truly unique."

"Honestly, I'm also worried that relying solely on its own energy to help us will cause severe damage to the base, rendering it unusable. It's a friend who helps and favors me, and it's also a rare and well-matched base for our submarine system. Neither I nor those guys want it to collapse and disappear."

"Now that I know there's an organization behind Yalong Bay, I feel relieved."

Only then did Zhou Yi realize that Yalong Bay Base had a coating and acceleration process after the repairs were completed.

He had the same doubts as Saint Petersburg.

Yalong Bay said in response, "Please don't worry, these two processes are also supported by the light seeds invested by those being repaired."

That's good.

Zhou Yi then asked the electromechanical submarine, "Besides the shortage of berths, are there any other suggestions?"

Saint Petersburg waited for a while before answering, "Another suggestion is that it's best to have a fixed location, or at least stay in one place for a long period during a season, so that everyone can locate and find it easily."

"I managed to find my way here last time by leaving a positioning beacon, but that method is really troublesome. As a free service, I know this request is a bit impolite, especially since our normal maintenance costs are over 1000 light seeds per session, but please consider it if possible..."

Zhou Yi thought, wasn't that a coincidence?

He immediately said, "This is also something the company is considering. Yalong Bay has been drifting on the Dead Sea for some years now. Its operation has been as good as we expected, so we have decided to move it back to headquarters and settle it down next to our Emerald City, making it a permanent fixture there."

"That's great, I'll definitely visit often!"

In his excitement, Saint Petersburg emphasized again, "But friend, it's still the berth, the berth problem... and where exactly is the address?"

Zhou Yi said, "It's just east of the Sand Port area."

"That place... it's a bit remote, but very quiet, with few wars, indeed a suitable place. Here, my collaborator and I will exchange signal markers so that we can connect when entering each other's detectable range."

So, Red Falcon and Saint Petersburg added each other as local area network friends.

...

Through Saint Petersburg, Zhou Yi gained some new understanding of Yalong Bay.

Its appearance is oppressive, but it is essentially a logistics-type building lifeform. The reason for its fierce reputation is that all kinds of electromechanical submarines are sticking their necks out and firing to defend the safety of this free self-service base.

Yalong Bay's strongest point is its hull defense.

According to Saint Petersburg.

"When the Knights of the Order fleet fired at it, I was also on the scene, still waiting for a berth. Originally, I was very worried that it wouldn't be able to withstand it. I didn't expect that several B-level ship's main guns fired together, but it suffered very little damage. Its defensive capabilities are amazing! It would be no problem as a military fortress!"

The electromechanical submarine's gantry flashed with light, "But the one in the berth is Big Brother Deep Blue, who is doing repairs and maintenance. He is also a regular at Yalong Bay. When an A-level lifeform takes action, there are no surprises."

Yalong Bay can even summon A-level submarines.

Deep Blue.

Zhou Yi silently remembered the name and asked Red Falcon via telepathy, "Do you know this Deep Blue?"

"The Recursive City database has a record of it. A-level lifeforms are the focus of attention of all parties, but there is very little public information. They mostly appear in the outer sea."

The drone replied, "'Deep Blue' is an investigator dispatched by 404 City, with unlimited firing rights. Its responsibility is to investigate and hunt down extremely dangerous and disorderly electromechanical lifeforms, capture them, and transfer them to 404 City for hibernation."

"It's just that Deep Blue's whereabouts are secretive, and it rarely appears in public."

This Deep Blue can be seen as a high-level detective dispatched by 404 City.

Zhou Yi asked Saint Petersburg, "Deep Blue also comes here for maintenance? Why doesn't it go to 404 City?"

"You don't know about this... Wait for me a moment, I'll do a local deep cleaning."

Two beams of light were projected from the bridge of Saint Petersburg, and they reacted with the light path of the tunnel wall.

About twenty seconds later, these beams of light completed their connection to each other.

The light projected in the tunnel concentrated on the stern of the submarine, drawing red burn marks on it.

"Finally found this old wound, feels good."

Saint Petersburg continued, "Although I don't know what the inside of 404 City is like, electromechanical cities have certain specifications."

"To do maintenance, you must go through physical examination and inspection, then parts function assessment and overall performance scoring... The preconditions must be met one by one, and each link is responsible by different individuals, with a long schedule."

"Whether it's E-level or A-level, you have to make an appointment first, then wait for your turn. If there are too many, you will be randomly assigned to other cities."

"This is our electromechanical city, rigid and orderly. Unless the one being repaired is about to die, then it enters the emergency channel. But usually, this kind of damage is too serious, and a considerable part will be sent to nursing homes for conservative treatment due to the high risk of the repair surgery, and then wait for death."

"I don't want to say that our cities are stupid and rigid, but that's the reality."

Zhou Yi was shocked.

He knew about the difficulty of electromechanical lifeforms getting medical treatment.

But he didn't expect that even the A-level Deep Blue had to queue up and draw lots.

"That's the situation. Big Brother Deep Blue is much faster here, he can go straight in if there is a berth. Everyone is willing to give way to him, after all, there are not many opportunities to see such a big figure."

Saint Petersburg returned to the old topic, "So friend, it's still the old problem, get more berths. Everyone is counting on this place to save them at critical moments."

Zhou Yi nodded, "We will promote the expansion project as soon as possible."

The lengthy processes of electromechanical cities have created the painful reality that it is difficult for electromechanical lifeforms to receive treatment and maintenance.

Perhaps the Maria Hospital can consider this direction in the future.

The main purpose was achieved.

Finally, before leaving, meet with that Captain Qin Xie.

...

The first meeting between the two parties was conducted through agents.

Zhou Yi sent Red Falcon, and the other side came with a fluffy brown teddy bear.

They met on a small boat.

The boat was provided by Qin Xie, but the location was on the Dead Sea between the base and the fleet.

The teddy bear opened its arms and began to talk about its demands, "We hope to make a statement with the Wasteland Development Company, stating that this sea alien..."

Red Falcon said, "Instead of suggesting that we talk on the Seventh Fleet's ship and take photos with a camera for publicity, it would be more convincing to directly board the surface of this building lifeform."

The teddy bear scratched its ear, "That's no problem. I heard that your chairman has a lot of research on the Dead Sea. Classical games from the Age of Gods are very popular now. It would be better if both parties express goodwill through games, and the pictures taken would be more infectious. What do you think?"

After obtaining Zhou Yi's permission, Red Falcon agreed.

Soon, the teddy bear brought the captain ashore.

Qin Xie looked seventeen or eighteen years old, short hair, clear features, with the thinness of adolescence that has not faded.

He was wearing a camel-colored soft leather vest, inside was a white long-sleeved shirt, and below were black trousers and leather boots.

This young man was not as pale as the people of Mao Gu Town. His complexion was healthy, and it was obvious that he had been exposed to a lot of sunlight, and no wounds were seen.

Qin Xie smiled and stretched out his hand, "Mr. Zhou, I have long admired your name."

Zhou Yi shook his hand and returned a polite smile.

The teddy bear next to him carried a large device on his shoulder and clicked, freezing the historic meeting between the two on a piece of white paper. It showed the photos to Zhou Yi and Qin Xie.

In this era, cameras also use light imprints as the core technology.

Although the resolution of the photo is not high, it does not affect recognition.

Qin Xie was a straightforward person. He said, "How about this, let's walk around here first and let Teddy take some photos for us, and then end with us playing games together."

"Just say that we both prove with practical actions that this sea alien is harmless to humans. It will be more reassuring for your company to develop and recycle here in the future."

"I will send these photos back to the regiment and do some publicity and public announcement to nearby cities and ports, so that it can be handed over."

Zhou Yi said no problem.

So the two engaged in some lighthearted posed photos.

The last was the game session.

Qin Xie brought two wooden tables from the boat, pieced them together in the middle, and erected a horizontal baffle in the middle.

Then he handed Zhou Yi an oval wooden board and said, "Do you know cricket? This classical sport originating from the Age of Gods is very popular in the Knights."

"How about playing this?"

The other party waved the board in his hand and took out a small ball.

Zhou Yi walked to the opposite side of him, waved his racket, and signaled to the other party, "Come on."

Half an hour.

Qin Xie, sweating profusely, gasped for breath, rested his hands on his knees, and looked at the person in front of him in shock, "You... how many years have you practiced those moves... So that's how you can play?"

Zhou Yi felt like he just warmed up.

After all, table tennis is a national sport.

He used to be very bad at it in school, but against the New Human Qin Xie, it was a sure thing. Even if the racket was not very handy and the ball became a little heavier, it didn't affect his ability to crush the opponent.

The best part was that Red Falcon and Teddy Bear were two ball boys to pick up the ball.

"I also exercise occasionally, I know a little bit."

Zhou Yi corrected him, "Also, it's called table tennis. If you want to practice well, practice pushing the ball more."

Qin Xie wiped his sweat with a towel, "Mr. Zhou is indeed a Dead Sea expert, even these classical sports have long-term practice and involvement. I will practice hard and ask for advice again."

"Okay."

Zhou Yi nodded.

This shooting was very successful.

Qin Xie got the photos, checked the external caliber with Zhou Yi, and then bid farewell and left.

...

The small boat sailed all the way towards the White Dove.

Qin Xie was still lamenting that he was the number one cricket master of the Seventh Fleet, but he was completely defeated.

Teddy suddenly slapped him hard and said, "Buddy, no, buddy, look quickly!!"

"What's wrong?"

Qin Xie turned his head, and then was a little stunned for a while.

That huge sea alien was heading straight north, with the Wasteland Development Company's Ridge Hunter floating in the sky in front of it, as if it were leading the way.

The alien was still accelerating, completely different from the previous drifting.

It has a clear direction and destination.

The teddy bear hissed, "Was this alien really recycled by that Zhou Yi?"

Qin Xie smiled and looked at the alien that was getting farther and farther away in the Dead Sea, "Wasteland Development Company, it's really an interesting place. No wonder the commander didn't bother them, it seems that he knows something..."

"But, that guy is a bit strong."

He waved his racket a little annoyed, "Continuous shutouts, I've never been so miserable... How much practice do I need to be as strong as him?"

"Buddy, is that the point!!" The teddy bear grabbed his collar and roared, "Give me a break!"

"Hey, relax, relax."

Qin Xie opened his hands and signaled surrender, "At least it's not a bad start, that guy doesn't have any malice towards me, maybe we'll meet again in the future... Hey, do you think he would be interested in 'that'?"

"Which one?"

Qin Xie pointed to the sky with his index finger.

Teddy suddenly realized something and said, "Speaking of which... you're right."

"However, things have to come one at a time."

Qin Xie raised his head and looked at the snowflakes that were slowly falling down, "Let's wait until this chaotic winter is over."

He aimed at his partner, smiled and clasped his hands together and said, "So, Teddy, you write the report for me."

"...I really can't do anything with you." The teddy bear showed a helpless look.