Global Wasteland: I Obtained A Top Tier Shelter

It's been like this so far.

Unless someone, like him, has tamed a wild mutated creature, successfully established a master-servant relationship, and developed an emotional bond, it's unlikely that anyone would imagine the concept of evolution.

After all, it's been less than a month from the beginning to now, who would have thought that a small creature would undergo such a significant change?

"Bonded evolution... truly powerful," Lin Yue sighed, watching his increasingly formidable companions.

Bai evolved from a Little Ice Lizard into a Snow Shadow Hunter Lizard, and then evolved again into a Silver Flash Ice Dragon. The first evolution occurred after prolonged companionship, and the second was due to its valiant protection during his high fever, leading to another evolution.

Xiao Meng evolved from a Little Ice Lizard into a Blast Salamander Hunter Lizard and recently into a Blast Battle Dragon. The first evolution was sudden, happening immediately after becoming his pet, while the second resulted from long-term battles and the emotional bond formed after being tended to following a severe injury during a fight with the Lizardmen.

Moreover, it's not just about evolution.

These miraculous creatures also have a process called "shedding."

After shedding, their combat power and strength receive a tremendous boost!

Bai, who once was only capable of short-distance, short-duration flights as a small dragon, now possesses enormous wings, able to fly long distances for extended periods—a remarkable transformation indeed.

Lin Yue is increasingly looking forward to the enhancement that will occur when Xiao Meng sheds.

Reuniting with his companions, Lin Yue felt a mix of emotions, but he also knew they couldn't stay in Zone C for long.

The structure here was very unstable, and who knew when it might collapse again!

"Alright, let's head back to the shelter; we owe it to you all this time," Lin Yue hugged Bai, Xiao Meng, and the four Little Ice Lizards before heading towards the exit.

The ground was littered with rubble and brick, and Lin Yue advanced at the fastest pace while watching over Bai and Xiao Meng.

The closer he got to the shelter, the more excited Lin Yue became.

Finally, they were finally returning!

Boom!!

Just as they were less than ten meters from the shelter's stone gate, a series of rumbles suddenly erupted from behind!

Lin Yue's heart sank, damn it, he knew it!

This was exactly the kind of clichéd scenario that had to happen!

"Charge!!" Lin Yue shouted as he felt himself being swiftly scooped up by Bai, instantly finding himself in front of the stone gate.

Immediately, Xiao Meng, carrying the Little Ice Lizards, also arrived at the gate!

Without looking back, Lin Yue leaped from Bai's arms into the shelter as crashes resounded from behind!

Soon after, Bai, Xiao Meng, and the Little Ice Lizards rushed in as well, while the passage they had just traveled started collapsing behind them.

Not wanting dust to fill the shelter, Lin Yue shut the stone gate tightly.

"Finally... we're back," Lin Yue collapsed onto the floor, his arms exhausted from wielding the Diamond Iron Pickaxe against those giant stones for so long.

Luckily, he hadn't given up.

The basement remained as usual, but now relaxed, Lin Yue could hear the continuous rumble of thunder, the torrential rain pounding on the window, and the howling wind echoing from outside the shelter.

"Inside the cave and outside seem equally noisy." Despite being utterly exhausted, Lin Yue dragged himself back to the first floor.

Outside, lightning flashed and thunder roared, with rain turning the windows into a misty blur, completely obscuring the view.

Periodic flashes and violent thunder made the entire shelter quite noisy.

Lin Yue glanced at Bai and Xiao Meng, who seemed quite accustomed to it, showing no significant reaction.

"No problem?" Lin Yue was surprised by their adaptability as he observed them from the window.

Well, if one got used to the noise, it wasn't really a big deal.

The lightning rods outside had long been set up, the intercontinental missile launcher had been enclosed with stone walls and equipped with a lightning rod as well, and all other buildings had proper protection; even drainage for the greenhouse was prepared.

Unless this disaster reached a terrifying magnitude, this shelter would remain steadfast like a never-sinking ark on this desert!

Lin Yue returned to the living room, lying back on the sofa, with two sheepskins placed beside it for Bai and Xiao Meng to rest on.

They were now too large to freely roam the rooms, so Lin Yue realized the need to prepare a larger rest and entertainment area.

"Less than three and a half hours left." Lin Yue checked the time.

Outside, lightning flashed and thunder crashed, day as dark as night.

Nothing could be done outside given the storm, nor could anything be achieved out there.

But this didn't mean he had nothing to do.

After resting briefly, Lin Yue headed to the kitchen to fill his stomach.

He washed rice and cooked, adding some bacon to the pot, sliced lion-headed bear meat into strips, stir-fried it with baby bok choy, and added onions and mutated mutton.

After his preparation, he made himself a bowl of vegetable soup.

In this chilly weather, nothing was better than a hot bowl of soup to warm oneself.

Lin Yue brought the table and chairs to the living room.

"Dinner is served! It's been so long since I had such a feast!" Lin Yue marveled as he picked up his chopsticks.

In this world, how many could enjoy such bountiful meals like him?

Lin Yue took a sip of the hot soup, while Bai, Xiao Meng, and the other Little Ice Lizards focused on the meat, eagerly eating away.

The warmth from the hot soup soon spread through his body.

Outside, the wind howled, and thunder roared, as if signaling the end of the world.

Yet, inside the massive shelter on the wasteland, it was a scene completely different from outside.

One mouthful of meat, one mouthful of vegetables, one mouthful of rice.

Lin Yue ended up a bit stuffed, then brought out a bottle of low-alcohol wine from the storage room.

Pouring some into a wine glass with ice cubes from the ice maker, Lin Yue swirled the glass and once again stood by the rain-blurred window.

He glanced back at Bai and the others, still fighting over the remaining food.

He chuckled and shook his head, remembering something.

The system's sudden notification, of an abundance of Copper Treasure Chests, Silver Treasure Chests, and Golden Treasure Chests.

With the new Underground Ruins Stone Gate opening tomorrow, should he search for a passage to Zone C, clear those bricks, and claim the treasure chests?

Though the sheer number of Copper Treasure Chests made it hard to be motivated to open them all.

But since they were there, he should pick them up.

They're still treasure chests after all, even if stowed away, they shouldn't be discarded at will, right?

Not to mention, there are four Golden Treasure Chests among them.

"Let's assess tomorrow; today, we rest well first," Lin Yue sipped the ice-cold wine, enjoying the unique grape aroma and the spicy flavor of the alcohol spreading in his mouth.

Still not quite used to it.

Lin Yue found it not as palatable as regular drinks.

However...

"Roar~" Bai and Xiao Meng each received a small amount earlier, which made them fall asleep sweetly.

So his alcohol tolerance was better?

Finishing the rest of the wine slowly, Lin Yue reopened the system panel.

Checking the time, about half an hour remained before the disaster officially began.

So then...

The system notification should be coming soon, right?