Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1102 - 447: The Captains’ Thoughts (Part 2)

"Exactly, this refuge holds plenty of intriguing features, such as the mutated sunflowers beyond the walls that generate light and brighten the plaza."

"I’ve lost track of how much time has passed without feeling the warmth of the sun," Meng Qin sighed deeply.

Her remark struck a chord instantly with the remaining trio.

Following six months of relentless downpours, moisture clings to every corner, leaving no spot untouched by dampness.

Humanity yearns profoundly for the sensation of sunshine once more.

Zhou Wanxi echoed the sentiment, "Indeed, upon my initial arrival at this outpost and spotting those altered sunflowers radiating light, I stood frozen. Right then, tears nearly welled up; sunlight, it’s been ages since I last witnessed it."

From the top bunk, Li Chongming caught the conversation and shut his eyes, a single tear tracing down his cheek.

In his mind, the final pleas of his cherished daughter reverberated.

"Daddy, when will the rains finally cease? I long to step out and soak in the sun..."

Even as she rested lifeless in his embrace, he remained unable to grant her simple desire.

Had clusters of those mutated sunflowers existed then, his daughter might have found solace in her last moments.

...

Conversations of this nature echoed across the Yunquan Temple military outpost.

The events at Yangshan Shelter had etched a mark of wonder in every captain’s thoughts.

Curiosity now burned within them regarding the refuge, with an urge to venture forth and survey all of Yangshan.

Yet, for the time being, escaping the military compound independently proved impossible.

Within these walls, a month of duty awaited, serving as a means to accumulate Points.

Naturally, amid their off-duty hours, opportunities arose to wander around Meishan.

Come the following dawn, calls rang out from the Yunquan Temple Plaza below.

Shortly after, an announcement commenced.

"The announcement features tunes, gentle and harmonious."

Reclining on his bed, Zhou Wanxi lifted his eyelids and gazed at the rays filtering into the hallway, all while the patter of rain and melody played from beyond.

Briefly, a peculiar haze of confusion washed over him.

It seemed he had returned to those early high school days.

A momentary wonder of ’Am I lost? Who exactly am I?’ crossed his thoughts.

Just then, steps resounded in the passage, and a figure emerged at the room’s entrance, rapping on the frame.

"Rise and shine, rise and shine! Fellows, up you go to gear up for Point earnings."

Zhou Wanxi glanced over to find a youth, likely in his early twenties, positioned there—far younger than any of them.

The fellow bore a grin, appearing intellectual, reminiscent of a studious scholar.

Upon spotting him, Zhou Wanxi felt an automatic wariness stir.

Snapping back to reality, he rose, offering a swift grin, "And who might this brother be?"

The youth replied with a smile, "I’m your guide for training. One trainer oversees five rooms, and I’ll be leading you through the upcoming month."

"Allow me to present myself: I’m Wen Xiao. Make haste with your morning routine; assemble in the plaza below in under ten minutes. Tardiness incurs fines."

Once Wen Xiao spoke, he didn’t dawdle, moving swiftly to the adjacent quarters to repeat his message.

Zhou Wanxi and his companions shared looks before scrambling out of bed.

Regarding hygiene, as males, they kept it brief; mere minutes sufficed for splashing water on faces, dressing, and exiting.

Positioned in the hallway, they peered downward at the expanse.

There, a vast sloped canopy against the rain had been erected across the broad plaza.

Precipitation channeled along the cover toward the moat encircling Yunquan Temple’s barriers.

Already, numerous leaders were filtering into the protected area.

Zhou Wanxi, Li Chongming, Xiao Mingtian, and Meng Qin hastened downward.

Arriving at the plaza promptly, they noted Tang Dechang, Zhang Hengliang, and their neighbors from the nearby room had also gathered.

Upon crossing paths, chatter erupted among them.

After a short exchange, they spotted Wen Xiao, their earlier awakener, drawing near.

The cluster hurried over, offering salutes.

"Greetings, Instructor."

"Instructor Wen, what duties await us here?"

"Why have we all assembled?"

...

Wen Xiao grinned, "Patience, I’ll address each query in turn."

"This day, I’m escorting you for duties and missions; rest assured, it’s compensated—twenty Points per individual."

"Points?" Zhou Wanxi inquired, puzzled, "Instructor, could you explain what Points are?"

Wen Xiao beamed, "Consider Points the local tender in Yangshan. They facilitate all exchanges. Bartering works too, but unrecorded swaps lack Yangshan’s safeguards."

"Post-service, head to the Yangshan Complex bureau for residency documents and Point accounts; your earned Points will transfer there."

This revelation visibly startled Zhou Wanxi and his group.

None anticipated Yangshan maintaining a dedicated economic framework.

Li Chongming pressed further, "What purchases can these Points enable?"

Wen Xiao replied with a smile, "Anything offered in Yangshan, be it sustenance, attire, or even Superpower Stones, Rune Bones, and Rune Stones."

Excitement flickered in Xiao Mingtian and the rest, as Meng Qin swiftly followed up, "Where might we acquire such items?"

"A marketplace thrives in Yangshan Complex, stocked abundantly, plus independent vendors offering Superpower Potions and Superpower Food."

"Should cooking not appeal, the cafeteria stands ready."

"That said, being stationed at Meishan places you some distance from Yangshan, so procure from Meishan’s supply outlet. Though, its selection pales against the main hub’s variety."

Joy filled every listener at these words.

The setup evoked a return to structured civilization.

Particularly, the notion of a shopping center stirred memories long dormant.

During the discussion, an equipped squad marched in from the perimeter.

Moments later, Zhao Kai approached, and the once-bustling plaza hushed abruptly.

Surveying the assembly, Zhao Kai commanded, "Line up!"

Wen Xiao responded at once, "I’ll join them now."

He dashed forward, soon aligning with scores of trainers in orderly ranks.

This formation starkly opposed the disorganized throng of leaders trailing behind.

Solely Zhao Kai’s resonant tone broke the silence, "Instructors, advance to collect your assignments for the day."

Promptly, his aide distributed sheets of rough paper, with each trainer stepping up to claim theirs.

Securing his assignment, Wen Xiao returned to position.

Zhao Kai intoned gravely, "By tomorrow’s chime, ensure all arrivals stand in proper array, far from today’s disorder."

"Yangshan demands order and decorum. Instructors, return and drill your assigned recruits thoroughly!"

"Understood!"

The instructors chorused their affirmation.

Next, Zhao Kai outlined key guidelines and directed trainers to gather recruits’ personal and ability data by the morrow.

With matters concluded, Zhao Kai disbanded the group, urging instructors to link with their charges.

As Wen Xiao approached, Zhou Wanxi and company clustered eagerly.

"Instructor Wen, what mission falls to us today?"

"Instructor, who was that figure just now?"

"Does this span the entire month?"

...

Amid the barrage of questions, Wen Xiao smiled, "Hold on, I’ll cover them sequentially."

"The day’s duty starts easy: I’ll brief you on Yangshan’s protocols, followed by organizing a lineup; tomorrow demands no such disarray."

"Primarily, we’ll support the engineering and farming divisions in erecting a few storage silos and facilities right here in Meishan."

"Also, report to me with your identities and power specifics; I’ll assemble the list to tailor future assignments."

...

Zhou Wanxi, Li Chongming, and their peers traded glances, noting the polished routines of Wen Xiao’s unit.

Such systems didn’t emerge spontaneously; they’ve endured for a stretch.

This single observation revealed Yangshan’s adept administration.

glimpsing a fragment unveils the entirety; if a mere drill yard upholds this standard, other sectors in Yangshan must follow suit.

All signs pointed to Yangshan Shelter as no modest haven.

It boasted established rules and a functional framework—a developed sanctuary.

Every sailor and leader on site brimmed with intrigue and anticipation for the refuge’s depths.

From within, a quiet hope began to stir.