hsntnovel Chapter 74 Theory: Cooking Without Rice and Upgrading the Walls
Chapter 74 Theory: Cooking Without Rice and Upgrading the Walls
In the memories of the predecessor, there was also content about the theory of fungal infection, but at least when the predecessor was in school, the textbook only mentioned it briefly as a hypothesis below the theory of variation.
However, at this moment, Lu Sheng felt that what Meng Lingshi was saying was closer to the truth about the ferocious beasts than the mutation theory he had learned in his predecessor.
"Unlike cordyceps, under the influence of the power of the long night, the connection between fungi and corpses becomes very close."
Even though they could simply take root in the soil to absorb nutrients, they still follow their genetic instincts to hunt, which is why the theory of mutation exists.
At this point in Meng Lingshi's explanation, Lu Sheng's doubts were completely resolved:
"No wonder the corpses of these ferocious beasts cannot be eaten; they are all considered a kind of zombie."
No wonder that near some human settlements, even though ferocious beasts have been unable to breach the fortifications for years, they still remain there; they can move around without hunting or eating.
"Yes, that's it."
Seeing that Lu Sheng completely understood his words, Meng Lingshi couldn't help but say a few more words:
"Even in earlier times, there were only creatures of the night, and there was no distinction between monsters and ferocious beasts. Night fungi were a type of monster, and all ferocious beasts were derivatives of them."
However, ferocious beasts reproduce through mitosis, resulting in a far greater number of species than strange beasts, which is why they were separated into a large category.
They can even undergo metamorphosis, much like the sprouting of cordyceps, transforming into higher-level beings. This is how the existing lord and overlord-level ferocious beasts came to be.
Lu Sheng searched through his predecessor's memories and found these terms.
Lord-level ferocious beasts refer to level three ferocious beasts. When they act as the leaders of a group phenomenon, the number of ferocious beasts under their command is as large as an army. Such ferocious beasts often occupy an entire area.
Overlord-level ferocious beasts are the next level up, level two ferocious beasts. They are the overlords of the entire region and the most powerful pieces in the long night's game against humanity.
However, even when discussing these high-level ferocious beasts, Lu Sheng was not anxious at all. These beasts were few in number and were either asleep or fighting against the Torch Federation's army.
An ordinary person will never encounter this in their lifetime.
"Let's go down and dismantle a few cars to take back as materials."
"Uh-huh."
The ruins have become a den of ferocious beasts, which could leave the ruins at any time and launch an attack on the camp.
Even without an attack, in the land-based construction plan, these ruins are a natural unrepaired facility, and the cost of repairing them is far less than rebuilding an identical transportation hub.
Whether it's to deal with the onslaught of ferocious beasts or to reclaim the ruins from them, the only thing we need to do right now is to develop.
Problems arising from development should be solved through further development.
Later, Lu Sheng returned to the camp with a car full of wreckage and Meng Lingshi carrying an abandoned car.
A week later, a second collection yielded a total of twelve units of steel.
Steel reserves have rebounded to 25 units.
Inside the camp, some family members learned some information from Lu Zheng.
When he learned that such an important post as sentry was held by refugees, while they, from respectable families, were not being properly resettled, he immediately became furious and wanted to find Lu Sheng to demand an explanation.
They searched and searched but couldn't find him. They learned that Lu Sheng had gone to the ruins, but they were too afraid of the ferocious beasts inside to go out.
Upon seeing Lu Sheng return, they immediately prepared to surround him.
But when they saw the petite girl next to Lu Sheng carrying an abandoned car, they decided to wait a bit longer.
"Boss, those people seem to be staring at you."
"This is how it is in this position. You're part of the camp leadership, so you'll be in the spotlight a lot in the future. Let's get the supplies to the refueling depot first."
Lu Sheng noticed the gazes from the family members and prepared to go check on Cheng Qiushui's work progress later.
It would be bad if such a group of people idled around in the camp all day long and caused trouble.
……
Cheng Qiushui lived in the room closest to the gas station warehouse. The door was open, and when Lu Sheng came in, he saw Cheng Qiushui writing furiously.
Noticing Lu Sheng approaching, he stopped writing.
"Boss, please make yourself at home. Didn't Meng Lingshi come with you?"
"I told her to go to Lin Ran's place and see if she needs any help."
Lu Sheng pulled up a chair and sat down, glancing at the papers scattered on the table.
The most recent one listed many positions, some of which the camp could immediately assign, such as warehouse guard, patrolman, hotel receptionist, and waiter.
There are others that need to wait for the camp to develop further, such as electricians, plumbers, and cooks.
He moved closer and saw that Cheng Qiushui was tidying up facilities that could create more jobs, such as a pub, a car repair shop, and a nursing station.
"I'm compiling job postings, along with some advice that you, as a boss, might find useful."
Cheng Qiushui explained:
"It's quite challenging for the camp to accommodate so many people right now. I'm trying to find them some things to do as much as possible."
Lu Sheng nodded:
"Thank you for your hard work. The materials will arrive tomorrow, which will speed up the construction process considerably."
"I'm fine. I'll finish tidying up here soon. Then I'll put up a notice board next to Dormitory Building No. 1 and list the available positions and the positions that will be available soon."
Cheng Qiushui made a rough estimate:
"The night patrol team consists of three people, the warehouse guards take turns on duty, and at the container hotel, the front desk staff and service staff take turns on duty, so that seven people can be arranged."
The remaining eight will be appeased with their upcoming positions.
Lu Sheng felt that Cheng Qiushui's arrangement was very suitable, and he himself knew that this job was not easy.
Once these positions are posted, Cheng Qiushui will select suitable candidates. In other words, the responsibility of solving the employment problem for the family's children will fall directly on his shoulders.
At present, the camp can only provide very few jobs, which is somewhat like asking a skilled cook to cook without rice.
"I'll have to put in some hard work for you for now. Once we've secured a stable source of materials, everything will be alright."
"I'm fine. By the way, boss, there's something I need to remind you of."
Cheng Qiushui said:
"The day after tomorrow is the day when only two of them will wake up."
Lu Sheng hummed in agreement and walked out of the house. He looked at the railing in front of him and reached out to touch it.
These fences should be able to withstand level seven ferocious beasts without much problem, and even if a few level six ferocious beasts come, it won't be a problem either.
However, now that the existence of phosphorescent ant nests has been detected, the priority of strengthening defenses should be raised.
His gaze swept over the words that had appeared on the wall:
"Camp wall lv1, consumes 10 units of steel and 10 units of wood, can be upgraded to camp wall lv2."
The current materials can support the upgrade of the fence, but they will quickly deplete the timber reserves, and a stable source of timber has not yet been found.
If we don't upgrade, we'll be gambling with everyone's lives that the phosphorescent ants won't come tonight.
Lu Sheng took a deep breath and then made a decision.