Cave Refuge

If it weren't for this reason, why wouldn't the Water Base always stay in one area but instead constantly drift with the current? If it were always in the same place, it would mean continuously drawing water from the front of the ship and discharging waste at the rear. Over time, just thinking about it would make one's heart tremble continuously.

Perhaps because the flood had just ended, the concepts of all survivors had not yet adapted, so some of the survivors were still unconsciously wasting water resources.

After Dong Tianyu had carefully observed the supplies in the four zones, he began to understand the specific attitude towards the arriving survivors.

From the supplies stored in the first Storage Zone, it seemed likely that these batches of materials with clean and neat packaging were originally reserved by the Officials. Dong Tianyu couldn't think of any other forces with such capacity to reserve so many materials except for the Imperial Court and local Officials.

However, from the second Storage Zone, it was evident that, although the packaging was intact, the various heavy materials might have been acquired by Government Official after solving the mystery of the Mysterious Ship or even taken from the survivors who had come seeking refuge.

Since the channels of acquisition were not unique, Dong Tianyu temporarily couldn't determine the origins of these supplies.

The situation in the third Storage Zone was roughly the same as in the second one, with the difference being that the supplies in this area likely encountered accidents during storage or transportation, leading to contamination of the external packaging, but they were only contaminated, not damaged, hence they were categorized in this area.

In the final area, the number of supplies was the least. From Dong Tianyu's observations, all processed goods were just temporarily piled up there and would soon be taken away, perhaps to be provided to the survivors working in the city for consumption.

Actually, from the second and third supply storage areas, the variety of disordered materials suggested that the Officials would likely confiscate the belongings of the survivors here.

But this was just Dong Tianyu's assumption; the specifics were still unclear to him at the moment. Since he was idle, Dong Tianyu decided to immerse himself in the situation to verify the authenticity of the matter personally.

Dong Tianyu randomly picked a somewhat damaged backpack from the Storage Space, then filled it with Food Bricks, loose sugar cubes, and loose chocolates.

He then left the logistics area and walked into the city from another district.

Upon reaching the edge of the city, Dong Tianyu was spotted by a patrolling Government Official squad. Seeing Dong Tianyu dusty and carrying a somewhat damaged backpack, they felt nothing unusual, having encountered such a scenario countless times over the past few days.

Survivors like Dong Tianyu at that moment, who most likely had received the summoning order issued by the Imperial Court, looked unimpressive, but from the bulging backpack behind him, one could deduce that Dong Tianyu's level among those independent survivors outside was at least middle-tier.

They had seen many survivors coming to seek refuge, most of them alone, wearing only their clothes with usually a few people having one suitcase between them, containing clothes that were shared among them.

Seeing a team of Government Officials swiftly approaching, Dong Tianyu immediately stopped walking and waited on the spot for them to come.

As soon as the Government Officials arrived in front of him, the leader introduced himself, "I am Dannis Lewis, the captain of the fifth team of the seventh patrol squad in River City. Are you here to assist in the reconstruction in response to the Imperial Court's summoning order?"

Hearing the other party's words, a slight tremor went through Dong Tianyu's heart, as the term "comrade" was used, and it was known among the five types of traditional Succubus, this was the final and most irresistible phase.

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The Five Traditional Succubus

One: "I am the First Emperor. Today, I specially invite you to leave seclusion to help me eradicate the six states and restore a peaceful and prosperous age to the people."

At that moment, the First Emperor, with James King and other great generals, stood in the snow, merely asking you to leave seclusion and become the Emperor's Master.

II: "On this northern expedition against the Noxon, I request you as the General. Once you have obtained the title of nobility, I will personally lead your horse, substituting the ritual for the scholars."

Emperor Traditional, holding Quinn Wad and Hugh Knight, asserted that they wished to serve as your deputies.

III: "As the Traditional Dynasty weakens, I wish to save the world and restore the Traditional Dynasty. Please come out of seclusion and lend me your strength."

Luke Lewis visited three times, kneeling before you, clasping your hands, his face full of sincere tears.

IV: "After my death, the duty to restore the Traditional Chinese will fall upon you. I implore you to restore and return it to the old capital."

Zachary Bright gripped your hand tightly, you looked down at the deployment orders filled with your name, beside you was Charlie Lewis crying and obediently following your commands.

V: "Everywhere there is mourning, everywhere blood, it all comes down to one thought—saving the world. Young comrade, are you willing to follow me?"

It was only this sentence, just that silhouette standing under the sunset, now blurred, a single word 'comrade' could inspire countless people to fight without regard for themselves.

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Unfortunately, in the prime of passion, he found himself in an era that merely required reason; a casual address by the other had triggered countless recollections in Dong Tianyu's mind.

Dong Tianyu had not expected that, even though his Cultivation Level had reached the Golden Core Stage, a casual address by the other could sketch out the deepest memories in his heart.

Normally, even upon hearing this address, Dong Tianyu's heart should not have been stirred, but perhaps it was the somewhat worn blue attire the other wore that momentarily touched the deepest recess of Dong Tianyu's memory.

Although in terms of his age, Dong Tianyu had not truly experienced that era, the numerous films and television dramas he watched from childhood had given him a profound understanding of that period and, at an age when his values were maturing, had guided him in the proper direction.

Unfortunately, it was not that year, nor was the other that person, otherwise Dong Tianyu might have lost himself in that address.

Seeing Dong Tianyu's eyes instantly clear, Dannis Lewis' lips, which were about to curl into a slight smile, immediately stiffened.

Dong Tianyu wouldn't normally reminisce simply because someone uttered that address; initially, this term represented comrades with shared beliefs but under some people's malicious misinterpretation, it was assigned a very distasteful meaning.

This was similar to when Chery's sales peaked, only to be maliciously slandered as a car for mistresses. Such special nicknames or proxies—without deliberate promotion by certain individuals—could not have conveyed such nauseating meanings to everyone in the nation.

So, Dong Tianyu's momentary distraction was actually owing to a Special Ability acquired by Dannis Lewis using curios after awakening—First Meeting Kill.

When a stranger first interacts with Dannis Lewis and he speaks, according to a specific word in that first sentence, it can trigger an emotional scene deep within the listener.

If encountered by someone with firm willpower, they might rapidly shake off the sudden illusion like Dong Tianyu did. However, if someone's will was weak, once they fell into the illusion, they would perceive Dannis Lewis as the most pivotal person from within that illusion.

Of course, even if successful, it would only make Dannis Lewis the most important and trusted person in their subconscious. If there were genuinely diverging opinions, the subconscious influence was merely a leaning and could not directly manipulate another's thoughts.