Wasteland Border Inspector

Chapter 255 Contributing to the Treasure Vault, Primordial Extraordinary!
What a powerful source of infection!
Cheng Ye clicked his tongue in amazement. As parasitic supernatural creatures, the Ghost Shadow Spider, which had reached its abnormal state, was indeed far more powerful than the Shrinking Giant Lice, which was still in its normal state.

The Shrinking Giant Lice is limited to scaling its own size, while the Ghost Shadow Spider has already touched the power of the rules, and can move freely in the shadow of the puppet!
Doesn't this mean that as long as Yu Yong still has puppets outside, he can immediately leave this room and travel to the puppets' side?
If he had even placed puppets in all the major sanctuary cities, he could switch between different bodies in an instant.
Of course, these are all just speculations based on the description.

Its actual abilities are certainly not that extraordinary, otherwise Yu Yong would not have been captured and detained here.

To sever the connection between the Ghost Spider and Yu Yong, Cheng Ye's gaze instantly locked onto the two characteristics of "shadow state" and "real-virtual transformation".

As the foundation of all abilities, "Shadow Form" should be the core source of the Ghost Spider's control over shadow power. Is "real-to-illusion transformation" the key means for it to avoid external harm?

The sudden spider leg attack was indeed unexpected. If we could find a way to suppress its transformation ability and completely trap the Ghost Spider in a "virtual" state, we might be able to bypass the interference of the infection source and directly interrogate the physical Yu Yong to extract key information.

"Plan is in place. Let's collect the traits first; we're completely out of energy points!"

Before closing the panel, Cheng Ye glanced at Yu Yong's level of cooperation.

As expected, a huge 0%!

No wonder the research institute couldn't find anything. This guy may still look like a human, but his mind has most likely been completely corrupted by the source of infection, and he has no intention of confessing at all.

How is this possible?

Cheng Ye righted the overturned metal table behind him and strode towards Yu Yong again.

At this moment, Yu Yong lay on the ground like a dead dog. Clearly, the burning light had not only damaged the source of infection in his body, but also caused him, the host, considerable pain.

"Are you convinced now?" Cheng Ye asked condescendingly.

"Heh." Yu Yong let out a cold laugh full of sarcasm.

stab-

Without saying a word, Cheng Ye grabbed him by the collar and pressed him against the wall covered in light.

The sound of burning and melting rang out again, and Yu Yong instantly let out a shrill scream, with wisps of black mist emanating from his body.

This time, Cheng Ye was prepared and kept a close eye on Yu Yong's back.

When the black spider leg reappeared, he immediately assumed a defensive stance, but was still pushed seven or eight meters away by a tremendous force.

But at the same time, he also clearly saw that the black hair on the surface of the spider legs was burned away by the strong light the moment they appeared.

The vital signs readings on the display screen dropped again, reaching 90%.

Even the most powerful anti-supernatural mother source loses all room for resistance once it enters this specially designed containment chamber.

Following this trend, as long as Yu Yong is kept burning under the light, killing him and annihilating this source would be extremely simple.

"It seems that whether it is a common source of infection or a supernatural source, the most efficient way to contain it is to study its characteristics and treat it accordingly."

The previous conclusion was once again validated by Yu Yong.

Seeing that the compatibility level on the panel remained unchanged at 0%, Cheng Ye decisively stepped forward to continue farming for traits.

This time, he didn't even bother with any further questions. He simply grabbed Yu Yong and repeatedly slammed him against the wall of light.

The sizzling and burning sounds continued incessantly. At first, it was Yu Yong's screams, but later it turned into the sharp and shrill hiss of the ghostly spider.

It sounded exactly like the chirping of crickets, a deafening noise, but fortunately, the pollution barrier of the cotton-padded clothes blocked it out and prevented it from causing any harm.

"If we just shout, do we not have to put it on the wall?"

He was flung away again by the spider's legs.

Cheng Ye didn't care at all and nimbly got up from the ground.

But before he could get close enough to grab Yu Yong again, the black spider leg suddenly shot out, trying to force him back.

This time, however, Cheng Ye did not take the hit head-on. Instead, he decisively took a step back, avoiding the swift attack.

The spider's leg missed its target. Unable to withstand the intense pain from the continued scorching light from the wall, it had no choice but to withdraw it in frustration.

"You...you...!" Yu Yong lay on the ground, panting heavily. He watched Cheng Ye skillfully probe repeatedly, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes, as he squeezed out a few words with difficulty.

When the spider leg missed its target for the third time, Cheng Ye seized the fleeting opening, grabbed Yu Yong by the collar, and slammed him against the wall of light.

Stab it!

The ear-piercing burning sound rang out again, but the spider legs seemed to have given up resisting and did not spring out for a long time.

"You are a good dog of Happiness City!" Yu Yong shouted shrilly, his face, scorched by the light, looked as if it were pressed against a scalding oil pan, constantly emitting layers of black smoke.

These auras, which appear to dissipate directly into the air to outsiders, are actually precisely captured by the civilization collector.

"Good dog, good dog, go ahead and kill me if you dare!"

"You pathetic lackey! My fate today is your fate tomorrow!"

"Tools! You and I are all their tools! Tools must unite to survive!"

"what--!!!"

He roared like a madman, but his spider legs didn't extend for a long time, as if he had reached his limit.

The vital signs readings on the display screen plummeted like a waterfall, dropping by 2%-3% every second.

At the same time, the progress of collecting traits in the encyclopedia is also increasing rapidly, far exceeding expectations.

And this is the benefit of being backed by a super sanctuary city.

These contained extraordinary mother sources are like unopened treasure troves, and what he needs to do is gain the research institute's trust, obtain authorization, and get the key to unlock these treasure troves.

When there were 52% left, the three traits "Shadow Form", "Shadow Travel" and "Puppet Silk" were the first to reach the 100% collection limit.

Only after the vital signs dropped to 45% and the "real-virtual conversion" was fully charged did Cheng Ye release his grip, letting Yu Yong fall limply to the ground.

Outside the containment room, Yu Erlan, who had been observing the interrogation process from the outside, remained calm and composed. However, the faces of the researchers beside her were filled with obvious astonishment, clearly not expecting the interrogation to proceed in such a simple and brutal manner.

However, no one questioned the rationality of this approach. After all, given Yu Yong's stubbornness, they had no choice but to try anything.

In the wasteland, the result is always the most important thing; the process, even if simplified to the extreme, is irrelevant.

"You can't get anything from me!"

Yu Yong was trembling all over, convulsing on the ground, but he still stubbornly struggled.

"Is that so?" Cheng Ye slowly lowered his body, even half-crouching on the ground, bringing their eyes together again. His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable sense of pressure.

"Don't worry, I will come many more times. As long as you are not afraid, I will be very happy."

After saying that, he stood up, dusted himself off, and gestured for the alloy door to be opened on the outside.

Throughout the entire ordeal, she didn't glance at Yu Yong once more, her demeanor remarkably nonchalant. After patiently waiting for Cheng Ye to remove his padded uniform and alloy armor, Yu Erlan finally spoke, asking, "Inspector Cheng, this method of interrogation is unprecedented in the research institute. Did you discover anything special?"

Cheng Ye didn't answer directly. Instead, he smiled and asked, "Director Yu, can his vital signs be restored?"

"Yes, it will take about two to three days."

"Alright, I'll come back in three days to see if my idea works."

After Cheng Ye finished speaking, he pointed to the light device on the wall of the containment room, "In addition, I need complete technical data on this special light that can suppress the Ghost Spider. It would be best if you could give me a copy of the finished device and controller. I want to try to start from this aspect."

"No problem! When you leave the research institute later, I will have Shi Xu give you these things."

Seeing Cheng Ye's mysterious demeanor, Yu Erlan was completely intrigued and immediately nodded in agreement.

The other researchers were also very curious, but now was clearly not the time to ask questions.

After everyone carried the alloy armor away, led by Yu Erlan, Cheng Ye did not forget another purpose of his trip. He went to the core control room of the building and visited the extraordinary mother source that provides energy for the entire research institute.

What was completely unexpected was that this extraordinary mother plant, which was the core energy supplier of the research institute, was not a common animal infection source, but a plant infection source.

A large, lush green leek!
This was the first time Cheng Ye had ever seen chives that could grow to nearly four meters tall.

It is deeply rooted in the special soil with a dark red hue, and the leaves at the top seem to wriggle as if they are alive, and continue to grow taller and taller.

"This is called 'burning leeks.' Strictly speaking, it's not actually a source of infection, but rather an uncontaminated, original, extraordinary plant."

Yu Erlan explained in detail, "The energy it releases can be absorbed by almost all sources of infection, making it one of the best nutrients for cultivating sources of infection, and its value is immeasurable."

She paused, then added, "Of course, we'll publicly declare it as the source of infection. After all, good things inevitably attract outsiders' covetousness. Just keep it to yourself, and don't tell anyone else its true origin."

"Ah, this." Cheng Ye stared in disbelief as Yu Erlan pressed the operation button, and the mechanical cutter in the pipeline immediately started, precisely cutting off the upper part of the burning leek.

As soon as they separated from the main body, the cut chives instantly turned into green light energy, flowing through dedicated pipelines into the central transmission system and distributing to various energy-consuming areas of the research institute as needed.

At the same time, the cut on the chives that had just been cut visibly grew taller again, and its growth was still vigorous.

It truly is a continuous, inexhaustible resource, year after year, month after month, year after year!
"In fact, every super shelter city contains primordial extraordinary plants, only the number varies. These are the foundation of the city. If you want to build a research institute, you must transplant a Burning Leek. With it, you can provide the energy to maintain the activity of the infected sources inside, and even promote their growth. Otherwise, ordinary infected sources will die in three days, and even a destructive infected source like the Magic Eye Sponge cannot last a month."

Yu Erlan offered another bargaining chip: "The leek you see now can only be transplanted five more. The checkpoint has already exchanged one for contribution points, so there are only four left. According to the current market price in the Alliance, each leek costs at least 15 million contribution points to qualify for purchase. But since you are from Happiness City, you enjoy special privileges, and this cost can be offset with contribution points."

Fifteen million
Cheng Ye listened, feeling somewhat numb, and finally understood what it meant to be unable to move an inch without money.

Resources in the wasteland were already extremely scarce, and the first wave of expansion in the new era was further depleted by the various sanctuary cities.

Looking back now, his idea of ​​leaving Happiness City to start his own business seems ridiculously naive.

Without resources, how can there be development?
Once valuable resources are secured, which super-sanctuary city would sit idly by?
Perhaps after successful development in Guangdong Province, I can join the Guanghong Alliance and become a member.

But in that case, one would still be subject to the control of the light rainbow, and would not be considered truly free.

Staying in Happiness City, with the Cheng family's name on their side, even if the family's past experiences are not glorious, still provides reassuring endorsement from the elders and higher-ups.

As long as he doesn't show any signs of running away, after three generations of accumulation, he is definitely one of our own.

Now that he has the necessary permissions, these hidden treasure troves will be open to him, saving him 99% of the trouble.

Cheng Ye paused for a moment, but did not press Yu Yong to ask whether his earnings were enough to cover the cost of burning the leeks.

Since Yu Erlan said that, it means he doesn't actually have to spend 15 million contribution points to buy this "leek".

Even if the benefits of interrogating Yu Yong are not enough, as long as he demonstrates sufficient research potential, this investment may be worthwhile for the research institute!

After leaving the core control room and arriving on the first floor, Cheng Ye stood in front of the portrait of Cheng Wu being pinned to the ground and suddenly asked, "Has the Demon Eye Sponge been successfully contained?"

“Yes, it will be a key research focus for the institute for some time to come. We will try our best to analyze its various capabilities and explore usable technologies,” Yu Erlan nodded in response.

"Have the corresponding contribution points been distributed to the checkpoint?"

"Of course, the Magic Eye Sponge is quite valuable. We paid the checkpoint 150,000 contribution points in full."

Yu Erlan added, "In addition, the four million contribution points for containing the immortal artifact have also been credited to my account, along with quite a few extra rewards."

"150,000 to 400,000." Cheng Ye stared blankly. If you calculate it this way, the checkpoint could build the research institute with almost no cost.

The one-time revenue he brought to the checkpoint was comparable to the results of sixty senior prosecutors working on the road for several years.
"Don't think this part of the profit is a lot; it's a huge gamble," Yu Erlan explained with a smile. "Station Chief Ding rented the Annihilation-level Obsidian Armor for you and Inspector Rokuk for 500,000 each, costing a total of one million contribution points. Moreover, yours was severely damaged, so we paid an extra 200,000 for repairs."

"Setting up a dedicated logistics support platform for you was at Station Chief Ding's insistence, costing 150,000 contribution points. The giant lice inside you were not captured by the inspector, but were purchased from the Sanctuary City within the Torch Alliance by us for 500,000 contribution points."

"The hospitalization expenses of you four prosecutors at Resurrection Medical Center are as follows: you 130,000, Rococo 90,000, Garcia 100,000, and Wang Kang 20,000, totaling 340,000."

"These add up to exactly 2.19 million. In addition, Station Chief Ding also purchased a treasure from me for 50,000, which I intend to give you as a reward for the level-destroying containment mission."

Seeing Cheng Ye's completely stunned expression, a smile flashed in Yu Erlan's eyes.

She found it increasingly amusing to stimulate the trainee prosecutor with concrete numbers.

He seems to be a money-grubber?

After all, both Cheng Wu and Cheng Long were indifferent to material possessions, and Cheng Ye was going against the fine traditions of the Cheng family.

"Oh, right." Yu Erlan changed the subject, "Old Qian instructed me to bring you three treasures. Come with me."

Back in the elevator, we headed to the third basement level of the research institute.

The space here is not yet fully developed; there are only a dozen or so empty buildings that haven't even been renovated.

"Without enough basic infrastructure, building it would be useless; it would just sit empty."

Yu Erlan shook her head, and the two walked into a building with light green walls.

After going through a series of tedious identity verifications, I finally arrived at a small, cold storage room filled with air conditioning.

One entire wall, eight meters long and six meters high, was made entirely of cabinets, with lights shining down beside it.

The area was separated by three distinct strips of black tape, with the words "Super," "Science," and "Inspection" written at the top, corresponding to the three factions within Happiness City.

However, at a glance, most of the lights next to the cabinets were red, with only a few scattered green ones.

The green color was the most prevalent among the extraordinary faction; Cheng Ye glanced at them and counted about twenty-seven.

The tech-driven green sector has the fewest, with only eleven.

The idealists, represented by the character "检" (jian), fall into the middle, numbering eighteen.

"These treasures are rare, and today, these are the last reserves of our Happiness City!"

(End of this chapter)