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Zheng Yifan's vacation plans were completely ruined by the simple arrangements of reality. He had originally intended to continue enjoying himself, but now everything had piled up. There were too many things he needed, and he had to gather more supplies from the Apocalyptic World. Factories like the Solar Photovoltaic Power Station's Solar Panel production facility, Arms Manufacturing Factory, Research Laboratory, and Automobile Factory were essential, along with some unknown targets that Zheng Yifan was not yet aware of.
Looking at this mountain of tasks was enough to give anyone a headache. With so many things in the world, he could only slowly seek solutions. However, Zheng Yifan knew that his answers lay within the Apocalyptic World. The coastal areas were filled with factories, and those factories were his targets.
Just like now, sitting in an off-road vehicle, Zheng Yifan enjoyed the rare moment of tranquility, or perhaps it was the calm before the storm.
On the highway, there were no Zombies in sight. The southern region's routes had been cleared by the warriors of Hope Gathering Place. Any Zombies that might appear would likely be scattered individuals. Survivors who had struggled for two years in this apocalypse were not afraid of those lone Zombies. High-level Zombies typically did not act alone; if a large number of Advanced Zombies attacked Hope Gathering Place or any territory under Zheng Yifan's command, it would surely provoke a counterattack from the strong fighters of Hope Gathering Place.
Currently, although the known Gathering Places in the southern region still operated independently on paper, they could be considered as nine members under Zheng Yifan's command. Each person desperately hoped to become a member of either Hope Gathering Place or Wilderness Gathering Place, as that would grant them access to resources they could enjoy for a lifetime. People within Hope Gathering Place were undoubtedly the happiest. Those who had not joined experienced entirely different treatment.
In terms of benefits, it was not just a minor inconvenience; it was a complete trap. The preferential treatment given to members of Hope Gathering Place allowed ordinary people to become wealthy. The status within Hope Gathering Place was even more significant.
Nowadays, finding a wife with the identity of a Hope Gathering Place member made beautiful women seem abundant. Regardless of age or gender, everyone chased after this identity. Once they obtained it, they would participate in various Gathering Place activities to earn even more resources in exchange for Essence.
No one directly purchased Essence Fruit anymore.
Although the price of Essence in Hope Gathering Place was high, people were earning more and more; money had become insignificant. Within Hope Gathering Place, vast amounts of supplies transformed into currency that could be exchanged for food and materials in the real world. Most of the resources in Hope Gathering Place came from this method, with only a small portion being supplies from the Apocalyptic World itself. Many of those items had begun to spoil or expire; Zheng Yifan did not advocate using expired goods. Although they posed little harm to Superpowered Individuals, expired items were still expired—once past their limits, they became unsanitary.
Even if he hadn't reached theoretical limits, Zheng Yifan didn't want his subordinates using them. Since there was an abundance of resources available, he naturally wanted to use only the best. Those poorly made expired goods would never go unsold; they could simply be sent outside in exchange for Zombie Crystal s.
On the road, Zheng Yifan's convoy appeared quite ordinary at first glance. However, it was understated luxury—the vehicle exteriors looked plain but housed some of the world's most advanced Superpower Technology inside, powered entirely by Zombie Crystal s. Carrying an arsenal of weapons and equipment, everything looked incredibly impressive; only someone like Zheng Yifan qualified to use such powerful vehicles.
To outsiders, these seemed like regular vehicles. As they left Hope Gathering Place, fewer people were seen around; either there were fewer people or it was sparsely populated land. Near Hope Gathering Place, population movement was quite alarming as many entered to exchange for desired items or sent their own members out to search for resources.
Zheng Yifan smiled as he looked at the thriving scene around him. Life in his territory was quite good. The proximity of Hope Gathering Place and Wilderness Gathering Place had always ensured a peaceful atmosphere. The convoy was picking up speed; the highways allowed for such acceleration, and they were well-maintained by Hope Gathering Place to ensure rapid support during battles.
New roads were under construction, mostly dirt paths. However, the winding road between Hope Gathering Place and Wilderness Gathering Place had been completely bypassed, replaced by a straight line connecting the two Gathering Places.
This would expedite communication between the two locations, allowing for quick support even during combat.
The project would take at least three months to complete. Zheng Yifan had already prepared all the necessary materials and supplies, stored in the warehouse, ready for swift construction.
On the road, a few individuals occasionally rode bicycles to patrol the entire stretch. Zheng Yifan's vehicle had a special pass that allowed it to proceed without delay. Transport regulations depended on which Gathering Place the vehicle belonged to; despite being on a highway, there were personnel from Hope Gathering Place checking for vehicles from other Gathering Places that might be coming for trade. Those vehicles needed to display special license plates, and transactions had to occur in designated areas within the Gathering Places.
They did not have access to special goods at prices available in Hope Gathering Place. Instead, they could only purchase items in the underground black market, where sellers had limited stock. If caught, they would face permanent expulsion from Hope Gathering Place and be banished across the river.
Everyone knew that over there, one could only become a Zombie. It seemed somewhat humane at first glance, but it actually plunged people into endless fear; they had lost all hope of acceptance after being exiled.
It was precisely because of such strict rules that Hope Gathering Place had managed to avoid significant chaos.
Zheng Yifan's vehicle continued forward slowly, gradually leaving the confines of Hope Gathering Place and Wilderness Gathering Place behind, moving further away from those scattered Gathering Places.
Many had relocated closer to either Hope Gathering Place or Wilderness Gathering Place. The distant Gathering Places were becoming increasingly desolate as people fought to become members of Hope Gathering Place.
No one was foolish enough to continue living next to Zombies.
Hope Gathering Place had numerous Human-Pulled Carts available, enabling them to scour former Gathering Places for resources whenever needed.
After all, they were most familiar with that place.
Zheng Yifan was now heading towards the direction of the abandoned Gathering Place.
However, at this moment, Zheng Yifan's mood was no longer so pleasant. Because in front of him, a large number of Obstacles suddenly appeared. (To be continued...)
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