Industrial Cthulhu doesn't believe in the end times.

Chapter 177 Construction Site
Several insulated greenhouses are located near the experimental fields in the research area of ​​the Taimeng Base. The weather is getting colder day by day, but the fields where these experimental crops are grown are still lush and green.

When Su arrived, researchers were battling with crops in the fields.

Yes, a literal fight.

"Ah, Commander-in-Chief!"

The researcher, dressed in a white uniform, was gripping a writhing watermelon vine tightly with one hand. Although he didn't know why there were watermelons at this time of year, that was clearly not the point.

"Your melons... are quite lively, aren't they?"

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief, would you like to try some? It's guaranteed to be sweet!"

"No, no." Su Xun raised his hand to politely decline.

It's sweet, but it might be a bit unpleasant to eat.

There are many similar cases around here. Most of these mutated plants were found in the wild and are considered to be less dangerous varieties. They also have certain edible and medicinal value, so the army directly transplanted them here. The truly dangerous high-level plants have long since been transformed into spiritual energy crystals to nourish the potato that is about to become the server.

In addition, some are products cultivated by the plants themselves. These are mostly rice, wheat, and beans. Plants have a much lower probability of mutation than animals, and they are basically produced from some large-scale grain reserves.

Su Xun even saw a few mutated fungi here, which had grown into the shape of tiny people. These kinds of fungi are even rarer, with a mutation rate several orders of magnitude lower than that of plants. They are extremely rare, and the Corps has never even seen them in the wild. These from the Institute of Botany are probably individuals that appeared in the original, massive germplasm bank.

Su Xun has been here many times, and many researchers greet him warmly. These people are of high rank, which is not surprising, as the experimental fields of the Institute of Botany and the breeding farms of the Institute of Zoology are both dangerous areas, and participating in research here is undoubtedly a high-risk job.

To get to these two places, professional knowledge is secondary; combat skills must be top-notch. The selection criteria here are currently second only to Su Xun's guard platoon.

Passing through the experimental field, Su Xun could see the construction site in the distance. It looked like it had only just started, and they were still leveling the ground and digging the foundation.

Although many people jokingly refer to this place as a vegetable greenhouse, the requirements for cultivating extraordinary crops on a large scale are actually much higher than those for a vegetable greenhouse.

Based on Xu Huan's requirements, the research institute redesigned the building details. Once completed, it will be designated as the Extraordinary Plant Breeding Center. Although currently only potatoes are worth breeding on a large scale, there will certainly be others in the future.

As he approached, some people spotted him and quickly greeted him. Soon, everyone's attention was on him.

"You guys keep going, don't worry about me. Is there anything I can help you with?"

The people at the scene wouldn't let him do anything, and just shook their heads repeatedly. Su Xun was a little helpless, but looking at it in person, there really wasn't much he could do.

Not only him, but many workers were also gathered around the site, watching the two humanoid excavators in the field, occasionally exclaiming in surprise.

The two people digging the foundation are Lin Hai and Xu Zhao.

Although they are all physical enhancement-type ability users, this category is actually quite broad, grouping many abilities into one category.

Your arm strength is amazing, you can tear steel plates with your bare hands, that counts as physical enhancement. His leg strength is extraordinary, he can travel a thousand miles a day, that is also physical enhancement.

Top-tier superhumans like Lin Hai and Xu Zhao naturally possess comprehensive enhancements.

A figure emerged from a body enveloped in pure white mist, which coalesced into something resembling armor and weapons. This was Xu Zhao, renowned for his powerful and domineering attacks. In his previous life, he had reached the ninth rank, slaughtering the northern zombie hordes and mutated beasts, earning him the reputation of the War God of the North Sea. At this moment, he was digging a trench.

The weapon, formed from the white mist, cleaved forward, creating a deep crack in the ground. With a flick upward, several chunks of earth and rocks flew to the side.

The other one showed no unusual signs, but when he threw a pair of fists, the wind from his fists fell, and when he lightly stomped his feet, the earth trembled. That was Lin Hai. He had the power to uproot mountains and sever rivers. In his previous life, with his sixth-level strength, he was able to destroy the dam gate with his bare hands under the siege of a horde of mutated beasts, avoiding the risk of the dam collapsing. Countless survivors remembered his deeds. At this moment, he was beating ash.

The concrete poured underground to serve as the foundation was being rhythmically pounded and vibrated by Su Xun from a distance, thus expelling air bubbles and replacing the need for compaction. Nearby, Xiao Zhenru stood as well, and upon seeing Su Xun approach, she couldn't help but express her admiration.

"Sigh, these guys who specialize in physical enhancement have inexhaustible energy."

Su Xun glanced at her: "Why are you wearing a white hat again?"

"So what?" Xiao Zhenru straightened her back, a smug look appearing on her delicate face.

"Before the Great Cataclysm, I worked at a design institute, and I even have a part in the architectural design here!"

"Aren't you a design assistant? Your status is lower than the water dispenser." Su Xun was shocked: "What part of your design are you working on? Won't there be a problem?"

"Uh... the greenery at the entrance designed..."

"Oh, oh." Hearing this, Su Xun breathed a sigh of relief.

It's just landscaping, there shouldn't be any problems... right?

"Wait a minute, who told you I'm not as important as the water dispenser?"

"Didn't you say that yourself? Tao Yue told me. Why don't you go ask her about it later?"

Xiao Zhenru's face darkened, and her hands clenched so tightly they cracked.

"Well, this little girl needs to be taught a lesson again."

"Be careful, the people at the research institute are very protective of her, don't let anyone bully her too much."

"Don't worry, I will communicate with her properly."

Looking at her appearance, Su Xun felt a deep sense of sorrow for Tao Yue.

"She also said that there's nothing around you, but it's just invisible due to telekinesis. In reality, it should be a tentacle monster with bared teeth and claws. Hmm, don't tell anyone I told you that."

Xiao Zhenru fell silent, and the oppressive atmosphere emanating from her caused even Su Xun to take a step to the side.

"Then you go ahead with your work, I'll see if there's anything I can help you with."

Regardless of whether she responded or not, Su Xun turned and walked away.

After all, it's an ability that's compatible with all elements. As long as you want to help, you can always find something to do. You can draw water, lay down some flooring, or even if you can't really get involved, it's good to use your ability to make a fire for the workers on the construction site in the freezing cold.

In the following days, apart from occasionally visiting the research institute to watch the excitement, Su Xun would come to the construction site to help whenever he had free time. Sometimes, when he encountered workers and soldiers resting and eating, he would join them.

Superhumans simply don't need to eat, but they are not incapable of eating. Aside from satisfying their appetites, eating itself remains a highly efficient way for them to replenish energy.

Spiritual power enhances the human body in all aspects, including the digestive system. There are quite a few extraordinary individuals who love good food, such as Tao Yue, who is always eating various snacks. What Su Xun didn't expect was that Yin Danyi was also a serious gourmet. Not only could she eat, but she could also cook a great meal.

With him in the guard platoon, the officers and soldiers in the command post enjoyed a lot of good food.

Time passed day by day, and a week after the start of winter, a heavy snow fell, and the first summit of extraordinary individuals in the East was held in the snow.

(End of this chapter)