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After entering the three-story office building, Zheng Yifan discovered that the entire Management Team of the Gathering Place had significantly increased. Many familiar faces were present, including several individuals who had previously only performed basic logistics tasks or assisted others. Now, these Fellows were dressed in fitted uniforms, inputting data into computers.
As Zheng Yifan approached, he realized that they were compiling information on the consumption and shortages of various goods within the Gathering Place, as well as identifying the most cost-effective supplies.
The scouts dispatched from Hope Gathering Place were gradually proving their worth. Of course, they were currently only gathering trivial intelligence, but once they elevated their status a bit more, they would naturally uncover many secrets.
There was no need for them to control the entire Gathering Place; providing limited intelligence would suffice.
For instance, the seemingly simple information they collected could yield substantial wealth when the trade caravans from Hope Gathering Place officially set out. This wealth would accumulate within Hope Gathering Place, amplifying its power.
Take for example the latest technology from River Journey: a 300,000-ton hydraulic press. Such equipment was nonexistent in the real world and was essential for producing many industrial products that could not be manufactured otherwise.
In the Apocalyptic World, luxury car shells were often formed in one go using hydraulic presses of over 100,000 tons. The utilization of hydraulic resources in the Apocalyptic World was far more sophisticated.
Despite such immense weight, analysis conducted by Hope Gathering Laboratory revealed that it had not completely surpassed the Vital Energy limits of the apocalypse.
It had only achieved a high level in terms of quantity. However, qualitatively, it had not reached the limits because its speed did not align with the boundaries set by Vital Energy.
Numerous other technologies from the Apocalyptic World were also being slowly researched in the laboratory. Testing was ongoing, and the scientific system of the entire Apocalyptic World was gradually improving.
This was a vast undertaking. But once completed, it could restore many conditions for life, industry, and commerce in a post-apocalyptic setting, making survival easier for humanity.
Zheng Yifan took a moment to glance at each person working behind their screens. The statistician noticed him and nodded respectfully before returning to work without any sign of panic.
"The upper floors are where you should be; they are only responsible for data entry. The statistical data is upstairs," Han Rui greeted him warmly. Since regaining her confidence after restoring her appearance, she had become much more self-assured. Previously feeling somewhat inferior in front of Zheng Yifan, she now radiated confidence as she was once again that vibrant woman rather than someone marred by scars.
"Observing one leaf can reveal the whole tree; the work attitude and efficiency of lower-level personnel directly impact the efficiency of upper structures," Zheng Yifan nodded silently before following Han Rui up to the third floor.
The second floor contained only a Clean Room for computers and a dozen or so personnel engaged in data statistics refining their processes.
The highest-ranking personnel in the Gathering Place were all on the third floor.
As Zheng Yifan entered, he was greeted by a colorful paper flower basket on the table. Su Qin smiled as she stuffed the basket into Zheng Yifan's arms, then giggled and ran to the side, watching him intently as she darted back and forth between him and her mother.
Inside the room, aside from Left Guard who was rushing back, everyone else had nearly arrived.
Pu Qiang looked at Zheng Yifan with tear-filled eyes, practically longing for him to return.
Zheng Yifan knew that Pu Qiang was not moved by his return but rather by the issue of his use of Essence. His subordinates were gradually becoming Superpowered Individuals, gaining Superpowers that made them enviable. Even with combat skills, he found himself unable to compete with those who had become Superpowered Individuals among his fellows.
This left him feeling quite uncomfortable. He wondered when he would no longer be able to keep those wild monkeys in check.
Almost every captain who had become a Superpowered Individual came to request permission to leave Ruiguan to sweep through the Zombies and collect more Essence Fruit.
Unfortunately, without Zheng Yifan's orders, all personnel from the Two Major Legions were prohibited from leaving Hope Gathering Place.
They needed to defend this location; thus, only the Flame Legion was responsible for Ruiguan while their Bloodbath Legion handled the river.
Every time they faced the rolling river, they felt nauseated. There were no Zombies, not even people; those from Hope Gathering Place rarely crossed the river because while the Zombies on the other side had begun to recede, many Second and Third Tier Zombies still roamed the buildings in the countryside. It was uncertain when one might suddenly emerge and take their lives.
Among the Management Team, only Li Qiang and Han Rui remained relatively calm. They had held high positions in the Post-Apocalypse era, and although they now held even greater power within Hope Gathering Place, they understood that they would always be subordinate to Zheng Yifan. They would not allow themselves to possess military power because that was their bottom line.
Li Qiang was already prepared to use auxiliary Essence; having a Superpower would at least extend his lifespan and enhance his physique.
After more than twenty minutes, Zheng Yifan sat at the head of the conference room, observing everyone's eager expressions and their hesitance to speak until Left Guard finally arrived late, prompting him to begin.
"I know you have all been wanting to become Superpowered Individuals and have accumulated enough Military Merit. Today, I will fulfill your wishes." Zheng Yifan's opening statement stunned everyone; they hadn't expected him to make such a bold move. But what shocked them even more followed next.
Zheng Yifan pulled out box after box from his backpack—twelve boxes in total—each containing glass tubes resembling those used in hospitals during the Post-Apocalypse. Inside were crystal-clear Essence vials that made their mouths water. Each box contained five A-Level Essence vials that left them drooling with desire.
Among them, the most astonishing were a golden Essence and two pure white Essences that only retained a few twinkling sparks of light.
They had no idea what these were. However, when Zheng Yifan emerged with them, everyone was shocked.
Those two were actually SS-Level Essences, the highest grade of Essence, guaranteed to awaken advanced Superpowers. Possessing such power would allow someone to become one of the strongest in the Apocalyptic World.
Pu Qiang and Left Guard's breaths grew heavier. They both understood that these were meant for them. Despite Pu Qiang's burly physique, he was not just a muscle-bound Fellow; he looked at Zheng Yifan with gratitude in his eyes but still managed to force out a statement.
"Leader, neither I nor Old Left can use this Essence, nor can anyone else in the Gathering Place." His words resonated with Left Guard.
Zheng Yifan was the leader of this Gathering Place. If he and Left Guard surpassed his power, even if they remained under Zheng Yifan's command, who could guarantee that others wouldn't have ulterior motives?
At that point, they would be left in tears.
"Don't worry, even if you use the SS-Level Essence, you will never surpass me. These two Essences are extremely precious; I gathered most of my wealth just to acquire them. Now they belong to you." Zheng Yifan pushed forward two glass vials containing the SS-Level Essences.
With a casual push, he expertly controlled the force, and the two boxes came to rest perfectly in front of them, symmetrically aligned.
"There's also an S-Class Essence prepared for Li Qiang. I've seen your abilities during this time; this is not a reward but a more important responsibility." After a moment of contemplation, Zheng Yifan continued, "I plan to appoint you as the president of the Hope Gathering Place Chamber of Commerce, leading the Gathering Place's merchant convoy in commercial activities. Strive to gather Zombie Crystal s and Essence Fruits, regardless of their level or method. The development of Hope Gathering Place requires these treasures."
Zheng Yifan spoke solemnly, and Li Qiang felt the weight on his shoulders suddenly grow heavier.
Essence Fruit. It was the most fundamental resource for human survival in the apocalypse. With it, humanity could fight against Third-Stage Zombies; it was the Emblem of Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate.
However, the failure rate was too high, and high-level Essence Fruits were exceedingly rare. Yet at Hope Gathering Place, they could be exchanged almost freely, although it required long-term accumulation and high prices.
King Lao secretly calculated using his neural interface; even if they exerted all their effort employing unknown techniques, they could only manage slightly over eight portions to raise one level at best. The difficulty increased exponentially. To undertake this project with an expanded laboratory of 1,000 people would require at least 50,000 low-level Essence Fruits to complete.
This did not include the refinement of S-Class and SS-Level Essences. King Lao had never even heard of such things because in his theory, A-Level Essence had already reached its limit; any further enhancement would require another opportunity to arise.
It was such an important task that the leader had actually instructed him to do whatever it took to gather everything he could. This was undoubtedly one of the most challenging missions.
As for the Zombie Crystal, its significance for the Hope Gathering Place's current development was immense. Almost every industry required the presence of Zombie Crystal s. A single First Level Zombie Crystal, with the combined efforts of the Gathering Place's Formation Master and Han Rui, could keep a lamp lit almost permanently.
But how many people were there in the entire Gathering Place? How many lamps? How many places needed Electricity?
There were simply too many; they could not achieve this alone. One of the current projects at the Hope Gathering Laboratory involved experimenting with methods for utilizing energy in a post-apocalyptic world.
Countless experiments would be needed to find an effective and feasible solution. And even then, success was not guaranteed.
"Leader, I will complete the mission." A trace of red blood appeared at the corner of Li Qiang's mouth as he closed his eyes, took the Essence, and poured it into his mouth, swallowing down the bitter liquid mixed with blood.
He understood how great this trust was; only with absolute strength could one survive better.
Moreover, what Zheng Yifan would demonstrate next was even more extraordinary. Zheng Yifan decided to allocate all Essence to the Exchange List of the Two Major Legions and the Explorer Alliance. Only B-Rank or higher Essence would be allowed for exchange, prohibiting Gathering Place members from using lower-tier Essence to prevent a mass exodus of people.
As for the Second-Stage Evolution Essence, Zheng Yifan only provided it to Li Qiang, Han Rui, Left Guard, and Pu Qiang. He instructed them to use it only after mastering their Superpowers, forbidding any premature advancement.
With that, he finally felt relieved and prepared for the official opening of their operations in the real world. To be continued.
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