Wasteland Hideout: Upgrading from the Sewers

Chapter 202: Deploying [Defense – Pitfall Trap], Epic Effect

"Back then, you all experienced the situations with Loris and the mutated creatures. This Swiftstrider is similar to them, just more bizarre."

Yu Yuan handed the steel plate to Alpha and the others to examine, then activated the electric current on the cage.

The Swiftstrider, which had been ramming the cage, was instantly flung back by the electric shock.

"In the future, the enemies we encounter will grow stronger and stronger, and they will no longer be limited to just humans. More entities like Loris, mutated creatures, and Swiftstriders will be our real targets."

"Eventually, we might even face invasions from other cities or even other civilizations, and you are my final shield."

Listening to Yu Yuan's calm explanation, a look of determination flashed in the eyes of the Jackal team.

They all looked at Yu Yuan without hesitation.

"We will protect you with our lives!"

Yu Yuan smiled and waved his hand, leading them out of the Containment Room.

They entered the Treadmill Generator Room."The existence of these creatures isn't a bad thing. It depends on whether you can find a way to utilize their value."

He pointed at the six Swiftstriders constantly running inside the cages.

"Look, these were creatures that posed a survival threat to us before. With a little utilization, they can become the best tools for generating energy for us. They don't need to eat, don't need to rest, and work continuously. Under normal circumstances, where would we find such top-tier biological power generation materials?"

Hearing Yu Yuan's introduction, the members of the Jackal team couldn't help but glance at each other, raising their eyebrows, seeming to have something to say but hesitating.

At this moment, they actually felt a trace of... sympathy for the hideous monster in the cage.

Yu Yuan's image in their minds also grew increasingly mysterious and powerful.

Seeing their expressions, Yu Yuan felt a bit amused inside.

However, this wasn't him idly showing off to them.

It was to mentally prepare the Jackal team in advance. With the arrival of the Endless Cold Wave and the imminent expiration of the Ceasefire Token's protection period, his development pace needed to accelerate.

As the team he valued most, he naturally had high hopes for the Jackal team.

Just then, a light screen appeared before Yu Yuan, bringing a message from Carmen.

He had already reached the supply point and successfully received the batch of supplies. Furthermore, the Burning Fortress vehicles left on-site were a significant help to Carmen.

Lone Wolf: By the way, when will Jackal arrive? Don't be too late. If the cold wave arrives, I'm worried the recruitment plan might encounter unexpected issues.

Wolf Den·King: No problem, I can go over tomorrow. Bring Dale to me then.

Lone Wolf: Good! I'll try to exchange these things for as many survival supplies as possible. Otherwise, it will be hard to trade them later. I'll notify you once I confirm the time.

The communication ended.

"Alright, now let's talk about your upcoming arrangements!"

Returning to the first-floor hall, Yu Yuan looked around at everyone, then focused on Alpha.

"Alpha, next, I need you to assist Carmen in gaining control of the Black Shield Police Department. This is crucial for my future plans..."

"Black Shield Police Department... Carmen?" Alpha and Fang exchanged a glance, their eyes flashing with sharp intensity.

"Yes!"

Even the others showed excitement upon hearing Yu Yuan's words.

"However, note this time, Fang and Doctor, due to their gender, cannot conveniently join. They will stay here and provide assistance through intelligence support."

"Carmen is trustworthy. He will cover for you, and he will be your direct, publicly acknowledged commander within the Black Shield Police Department. After you arrive, keep a low profile. Don't attract the attention of other thugs. Act as ordinary as possible. But don't back down when encountering issues; that wouldn't fit the characteristics of thugs..."

"King, don't worry. We've dealt with thugs a lot; we know how to blend in."

Alpha said with a smile.

"With your words, I'm reassured!"

Afterwards, the others organized the supplies, while Yu Yuan took Fang and Doctor to introduce them to the situation inside the shelter, as they would be living here from now on.

Yu Yuan directly went to the third-floor Living Area and, after consuming some materials, built a separate room for the two of them to live in.

The other members of the Jackal team would head to the Black Shield Police Department tomorrow. Yu Yuan prepared mattresses for them, which would be enough for a makeshift night.

What surprised Yu Yuan was that when Doctor saw the Spiritual Creature Laboratory, she became exceptionally excited.

He later learned that Doctor was not only a doctoral supervisor in medicine but had also been in charge of a research laboratory conducting biological studies before the wasteland descended. She was also a substitute lecturer at Green Forest Medical University.

Yu Yuan looked at Doctor with surprise. She appeared very ordinary, looking less than forty years old and usually very quiet.

He never expected her to be a medical research talent. Wasn't this exactly the researcher he urgently needed?

What was he waiting for, then?

"Doctor, can you operate all the equipment in this laboratory?"

"King, yes! These facilities are no problem!" Doctor replied with a light smile.

Her gaze as she looked at the equipment also showed delight.

"Then, this laboratory is entrusted to you. Future experiments related to spiritual creatures will depend on you."

Yu Yuan pointed at the laboratory.

"There are videos, research materials, and experimental data about spiritual creatures inside. Familiarize yourself with them as soon as possible. Most of the blood samples in the sample storage area were left by the Infected. The rest are blood and spiritual organs from mutated creatures. You can study them when you have time to see if you can find a direction for future research."

Hearing this, Doctor nodded heavily.

"I understand!"

Afterwards, Yu Yuan continued introducing the shelter's situation to the two of them.

When the two of them saw the planted vegetables and the flock of Cree Mountain sheep on the fourth floor, Fang and Doctor were stunned.

Was this really the wasteland world?

Not only was there such a safe-feeling shelter, but they were also growing vegetables and raising animals.

Seeing Yu Yuan arrive, especially seeing Mie Mie following behind Yu Yuan, the ram in the flock became eager to try again.

Seeing this, Yu Yuan pointed at that guy and said to Fang, "Remember that fellow. When the cold wave arrives, we'll put him in the pot!"

Later, Fang and Doctor began preparing food for everyone.

Yu Yuan went to the Workbench, collected the completed Rare-tier hand crossbow, thought for a moment, and then opened the Rare Item Workshop.

——Craft [Commander Subordinate Chip] ×10.

As this instruction was issued, the two Spirit Crystals he had painstakingly collected on the Spirit Collector immediately disappeared.

The crafting time was 2 hours, which was quite fast.

Then, he went to the civil defense shelter level passage outside the shelter.

Ahead was the completed Defense - Pitfall Trap.

He was checking the effects of this Epic-grade defensive facility.

After operating on the virtual light screen a couple of times, the ground of the passageway in front of him suddenly split open from the middle towards both sides. A pit seven meters deep, seven meters long, and three meters wide appeared before the hospital.

Reinforced concrete made this pit as solid as an iron bucket. The most outrageous part was that the pit was narrower at the top and wider at the bottom. For any creature that fell in, climbing out would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

Information had already lit up on the virtual light screen.

Defense—Pitfall Trap

Quality: Epic

Effects:

① Defense Level +8. The Pitfall Trap can be combined and modified with other facilities for deployment.

② Creatures that fall into the pit gain a 60-second immobilization effect. Under this effect, creatures in the pit cannot escape the pit's range.