Under satellite navigation, the entire Dead Sea disaster zone was clearly visible, making the journey home much easier.

Recently, Zhou Yi's main task had been to practice the "radio."

He gradually figured out some tricks to use it.

No matter whether it was Channel 1 or Channel 2, consuming 30 points of energy could keep the "radio" on for an hour.

Its collection range could be reduced but not further expanded.

It was excellent at eavesdropping on gossip and secrets, but it could only listen, unable to pinpoint the source.

Xiao Fu, however, gave it a high evaluation.

"This is an advanced element characteristic!"

"Da Zhou, the individuals filtered by this 'radio' are all strong consciousness signals. They are natural Fire Seeds and can be used for collecting Fire Seed Life."

Since Zhou Yi addressed Reverse Flow as Xiao Fu, the latter called him Da Zhou. Zhou Yi did not object to this nickname as it seemed quite fitting.

"The most important thing is that it can identify those intense information flows in the Circular Flow."

Reverse Flow said excitedly, "Did you hear that? The sharp blasting noises among those static sounds are high-energy information flows!"

"Normally, high-energy information flows are very stable. But when they rush through various materials in the Circular Flow environment, they get disrupted and produce this effect."

"As long as this ability is strong enough, you can extract hidden information from the Circular Flow and find the hidden legacy of a high-dimensional civilization! This is a valuable strategic mechanism!"

"What's that element called again... mobile phones, Da Zhou, when you return to your territory, start making mobile phones! The more, the better."

Zhou Yi's face twitched at this suggestion.

You're telling me to make mobile phones in the Wasteland Era.

In Mao Valley Town, agriculture and mining were just starting, and other industries weren't even on the horizon.

However, it wasn't a big problem.

There were plenty of mobile phones on the sea floor; he could simply develop the sea floor resources and acquire existing phones to enhance the radio's capabilities.

On the fifth day after leaving United City, news came from Kun Ming Station.

"With the guarantee of the Wasteland Development Company, United City has passed the credit rating of Mechanical City and has officially been graded as B+."

Zhou Yi was astonished.

Steel Refining City Region's rating was D, and the Sand Port Region only had an E. They were off to a flying start, now able to obtain loans from Mechanical City and embark on a development model ahead of their time.

Zhou Yi immediately logged into the Recursive City page to search for United City's entry.

The description read,

"A unique city infrastructure, a thorough prison system to ensure local order, and satellites to guide the city and avoid the dangers of the Dead Sea, this is a city area with enormous prospects and potential. The reason it hasn't been rated as A is that there are no precedents to follow, so the unknown risks factor into the rating."

Mechanical City was very generous with praises for United City.

Kun Ming Station proposed, "We need to continuously import large quantities of food, hemp textiles, metal tools, and medicine, and we will pay with Light Seeds. We can accept higher prices, but stability and punctuality of supply are important. Does Wasteland Development Company have relevant goods?"

Zhou Yi immediately replied, "Yes. I will gather the goods and contact you with details once I return."

"Good."

He had made a foreign trade deal on an outing and returned in high spirits.

...

On the eighth day, Yalong Bay arrived at Mao Valley Town and completed the docking with the coast.

The first thing Zhou Yi did after returning home was to settle the Leshan Buddha.

He allowed the Leshan Buddha to choose its new residence.

The Buddha took a fancy to a mountain not far from the cave in Mao Valley Town, close to the Volcano. There was a very high cliff that could secure the thousands of stone carvings it brought.

After the relocation, the Leshan Buddha began to examine this entirely new land.

"The life here is more abundant than in United City, full of unfamiliar individuals; it is a better place for cultivation," the Buddha proclaimed.

It set out from the mountain and began to walk again.

The enormous Buddha statue moved slowly across the ground, followed by protectors on both sides.

Since Building No. 5 was already patrolling the dam, the residents were not surprised; curiosity and interest were their main reactions to the giant Buddha statue. Many even ran after it, wanting to see what it was up to.

Zhou Yi wasn't worried, though.

The Leshan Buddha wasn't afraid of being attacked and wouldn't harm other lives; it was more like a walking landmark. It not only attracted life but also reduced the malice of attackers, truly a Buddhist master who brought benefits to society.

Zhou Yi rode straight to Sand Port City via Jade City to find Lord Sha Hai.

When he heard about the order from United City, Lord Sha Hai's leopard eyes widened, "A B+ rated new city... are you sure you want us to supply the goods? But isn't this a collaboration with your company?"

Zhou Yi waved his hand, "Mao Valley Town is also part of the Sand Port Region. I've always believed that the better the Sand Port Region develops, the better it is for the company, and vice versa. We're on the same land after all. What do you think, Lord Sha Hai?"

"Of course, of course," Lord Sha Hai was delighted. "Mr. Zhou's vision and insight are admirable; no wonder Duke Baili met such a dismal defeat."

He rubbed his paws together, "Sand Port City can export mushrooms, chicken, hemp thread, and hemp fabric, but we don't produce metal."

Zhou Yi said, "That's why I want to talk to the Steel Refining Lord."

"Steel Refining City has iron mines and ironworks, so it should have the facilities to produce metal tools as well," Zhou Yi mused.

Lord Sha Hai was initially stunned, then quickly understood, "Indeed, in that case, the Sand Port Region and Steel Refining City could form a mutually beneficial alliance."

Zhou Yi didn't shy away from his own agenda.

War and conflict were temporary, working together for development was the sustainable path.

The large orders from United City were too much for Mao Valley Town to handle alone, better to involve Sand Port City and Steel Refining City in earning foreign exchange, which would also benefit local forces by strengthening their unity.

"Mr. Zhou is absolutely right…unfortunately, most sea lords fail to achieve this," Lord Sha Hai sighed, "because it's hard for everyone to trust each other, and that's the most difficult problem to solve."

Zhou Yi's unique advantage lay in the fact that the Wasteland Development Company could operate in various cities without the need to seize land, simply finding the right city partners would suffice.

Before long.

Red Kestrel sent a message, it had arrived at Steel Refining City.

The Steel Refining Lord proposed that Duke Beidu should join as well.

Shell City, backed by the real ocean, could harvest shellfish and seafood, and it also grew a large quantity of coconuts that could be stored and transported long term. With Duke Beidu's involvement, the region could be fully connected, creating a stable trade route.

Zhou Yi readily agreed.

That very day, the Steel Refining Lord and Duke Beidu arrived at Sand Port City.

It was Zhou Yi's first time meeting them.

The Steel Refining Lord's physical form was a mobile crusher, a highly specialized piece of mining equipment.

It introduced itself, "I originally worked in the Chuneng City Mineral Department as a mining machine expert, employed by Steel Refining City. Later, at the invitation of Duke Baili, I left Chuneng City and took charge of the mineral smelting in Steel Refining City."

"Now the output of Steel Refining City is steadily increasing, the annual steel production has broken through 1,000 tons. If United City needs it, we can allocate 300 tons for export, or we can turn it into finished tools before sending it over."

Duke Beidu was also an electromechanical life.

But it was a B-class battleship, similar in size to Qin Xie's White Dove but more slender.

Duke Beidu also said, "I'm very grateful to Mr. Zhou for giving Shell City such a precious opportunity. Shell City has a high yield of coconut fruits, and I was thinking, maybe we could engage in barter trade with the local specialties of United City for even higher added value."

The parties formally negotiated the matter, with mayors from all four sides participating.

Gong Zheng represented the company.

This time, Zhou Yi couldn't just delegate and disregard; he needed to liaise with Kunming Station while also communicating with the three major export regions, maintaining high concentration and meticulousness throughout the process.

This was the first multi-party trade, and getting off to a good start was important.

The attitude from United City was very clear.

"300 tons of iron tools, including picks, shovels, hammers, we want them all."

"Coconuts, at least 50,000."

"Medicinal papyrus, we'll take all of it."

...

It turned out that the sellers couldn't keep up with the buyer's demand.

Zhou Yi talked more about, "Friends, we need to ramp up production, or we'll waste these golden years for exports."

The three sea lords could only offer wry smiles.

...

After the negotiations concluded, night had fallen.

Atop the watchtower.

Mayor Chen Jiadong spoke softly, "Sir, Duke Destructive's men have come to press us again."

Lord Sha Hai's smile suddenly vanished, "Stall them, Sand Port City is at a crucial phase of development. Next time someone comes… just say I've fallen into a coma."

He looked up toward the horizon.

"Chen Jiadong."

"Yes."

"What do you think if this winter, Duke Destructive handles the problems up north and no longer wishes to wait for our allegiance, and launches an attack this way... What should we do?"

Chen Jiadong replied, "I don't know."

"Is it that you don't know, or you're afraid to say?"

"..."

"Speak."

Chen Jiadong finally said, "I believe evacuation is the wisest choice."

Lord Sha Hai fell silent for a while, "If it were before, I would agree with your opinion. Duke Destructive is not on the same level as Duke Baili, even after falling from the rank of Skywalker, he still controls seven cities, and is still the Governor of Heavenly Kingdom."

"Even if Zhou Yi is the Warlord's Weapon Hunter, he can't oppose such an adversary alone; he has no reason to be an enemy of Duke Destructive."

He paused for a moment.

"But now, with the Wasteland Development Company setting its roots here and forming an alliance with us, the situation has changed. I can't bear to leave behind years of hard work, and the land outside is scarce."

The sea lord looked toward the distant night, "Before winter arrives, I must prepare well. This time, either we win a piece of heaven or... wish us luck."

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