It wasn't long before news came back from both Mars and the Moon.

Building 7 completed site selection at the Mars Base and began construction of the second high-rise in its independent community. The Freedom Army mutants working for the company started moving in one after another.

Building 5 on the Moon maintained its vigilance by patrolling around the Sun Eye construction area. It also built two smaller high-rises, which now patrol the area like small entourage units, becoming a unique sight on the Moon.

It's worth mentioning that the Moon underwent significant changes in a short amount of time. First, the Gemstone Transformers appeared, then the Former Acting King Wang Fengwu started working on the surface. Additionally, Mechanical Life forms, Bone Men, and humans from Earth began constructing the city.

The local Moon People were initially very nervous. These Klip Rock Life forms, resembling spinning tops, retreated to areas far from the newcomers.

However, after the Mechanical Life experts landed on the Moon and received assistance from the company's [Consciousness Nerve], they made contact with the Moon People.

As the local head of the company, Bone-man Jacob returned promptly to give Zhou Yi a face-to-face report.

"Chairman, Guanghan Palace is now partially built. The efficiency of the Mechanical Life professionals is very high. They worked tirelessly day and night, using Moon Soil and Light Amber Ceramics to create city buildings. They installed core equipment transported by Hei Fu and used local materials to create streets and underground pipelines. Now, the necessary infrastructure for the city is complete."

"Guanghan Palace can now accommodate 5000 people. The city is built between two units consisting of 10 pillar-shaped structures, with abundant energy resources."

"There are two important matters that need your attention."

Jacob paused: "The first matter is about the Moon People."

"There are approximately 40,000 Moon People, scattered on the Moon's surface and underground. Previously, we had no suitable method to recruit them. However, the Legal Front's Mechanical Life experts proposed a solution after examining the physiological structures of the Moon People. They discovered that they communicate through a method similar to seismic waves."

"Each Moon Person is a wave source, capable of long-distance communication. This is easy on the surface but becomes difficult deeper underground."

"Therefore, the experts used special equipment to generate seismic waves, acting as a continuous broadcast, which attracted many Moon People."

"Currently, over 40 Moon People have officially accepted recruitment from Guanghan Palace to participate in city construction and experimental projects. Some are experimental assistants, others are experimental subjects. The reward is Life Cores, and with the Pupil-shaped Body collecting energy for them, they no longer need to dig deep underground, avoiding damage to the lunar crust."

The Bone Man Minister said: "Our Moon Affairs Department also enlisted Haruk, who recruited 26 Moon People to work on underground mineral extraction on Mars."

"More and more Moon People are now joining the company and Guanghan Palace."

Zhou Yi felt this was good news.

The Moon People, who had long lived on the Moon with almost no interaction with other life forms, now had many participating in recruitment, already a significant start.

Zhou Yi praised: "Good job."

"Chairman, the Mechanical Life experts are indeed formidable, and your foresight is commendable."

Jacob's skull revealed a somewhat sinister smile: "Bringing in the Legal Front was a wise move. Their Mechanical Life forms are excellent at observation and summarizing experiences. They quickly resolved our previous issues and achieved rapid scale in construction and production."

"They conducted data analysis on the Sun Eye. Based on this super power station, they created large oxygen and water life support systems around it. They also built extensive guide nets and underground cables with the Sun Eye at the core. This allows the electric cats to work freely on the Moon, with various industries gradually unfolding…"

Zhou Yi raised a matter he was particularly concerned about: "What's the progress with the Bottle People?"

"They have been born."

Speaking of this, Jacob hesitated slightly: "However, the situation is quite complex. The Bottle People born on the Moon are different from those on Earth and Mars…"

"According to the Mechanical Life experts, previous Bottle People were somewhat muddled but would immediately respond with highly accurate information when it came to knowledge, like knowledge spirits."

"But the Bottle Person on the Moon remembers who he is."

Zhou Yi became interested: "What did he say?"

"The Bottle Person claims his name is Hobbes, and he says he is Canadian. He doesn't know how he got here. According to him, he should be an old human… But he doesn't know why he appeared here, just saying he was at home drinking and watching a game, and suddenly he was summoned here."

"He appears drunk, speaks incoherently, and his words may not be entirely credible. Nevertheless, some of his descriptions of old human knowledge are very detailed, which puzzles the experts who are investigating further."

Jacob's words sent a shiver down Zhou Yi's spine.

A Canadian?

Hobbes.

He felt confused.

What's going on?

A Canadian from a parallel universe's Earth?

Or is there some sort of transference mechanism with the Bottle People?

Zhou Yi urgently asked: "Can we find information about this Hobbes? Can we search through the Mechanical City's database?"

"We've checked, but there isn't much data on ordinary old humans, making it difficult to verify."

Jacob said: "The Bottle People can exist on the Moon for 27 days, but currently he's drunk and asleep, unresponsive to any attempts to wake him. Other methods might disrupt the balance and cause his premature disappearance. So, we'll have to wait until he wakes up."

"Once the Bottle Person on the Moon wakes up, I will notify you immediately."

However, the Bottle Person slept for half a month.

For 16 days, Zhou Yi had Hei Fu check in daily.

The replies were always the same.

"Chairman, he's still asleep."

"Chairman, he's still sleeping."

…

Meanwhile, there was a breakthrough at Sand Port.

Ni Ge excitedly rushed to 3101, knocking on the door.

"Chairman, Chairman! The Pan Tree, the Pan Tree has finally grown!"

"We now have Sky-reaching Trees too!"

Zhou Yi immediately followed him to Yalong Bay.

Both Pan Tree No.1 and No.2 had dramatically transformed.

They were now over 80 meters tall and continued to grow skyward. The previously stagnant tree trunks began to swell and thicken again.

Unlike the former large mosquito-coil structure, they now resembled coral reefs, with intricate intersecting branches.

They also grew large block-like side branches, which could serve as platforms for transplanting plants and building homes.

Ni Ge, standing tall and speaking firmly: "Chairman, these are Sky-reaching Trees. Though they are still in their infancy, this height is considered a sapling stage. They can grow extremely tall, even over a thousand meters. They are the mountains of our world."

"Unlike the Pan Trees, Sky-reaching Trees have a very high growth efficiency. They produce a large number of Dead Sea Fruits, which are much sweeter and bigger, providing more nutrition and strength."

Zhou Yi noticed.

The tree crowns were laden with heavy Dead Sea Fruits.

Most were top-grade green fruits, each capable of increasing the Life Value cap by 140 points.

Then there were the flame-colored red fruits.

Ni Ge skillfully climbed the tree and used an adventure vine to pluck a red fruit for Zhou Yi: "Chairman, this is the good fruit. The green ones aren't ripe yet. Back in our world, no one would pick them up if they fell to the ground, too sour and too astringent, even monsters wouldn't eat them."

Zhou Yi's face twitched upon hearing this.

Rich people really don't know the plight of the poor.

The green-grade Dead Sea Fruits in the Wasteland, equivalent to 14 Light Seeds, could be stored long-term like canned food. They were a strategic food everyone wanted to stock up on.

Ni Ge peeled the red fruit to reveal the juicy, pale yellow flesh inside.

"Try it; this is the authentic fruit from our world."

Zhou Yi took a bite.

His eyes immediately widened.

Wow.

This thing was both sweet and juicy, with perfect sweetness and flavor balance!

Coming to his senses, Zhou Yi realized he had already finished the red fruit completely.

He felt a bit embarrassed.

The chairman also has moments of naivety.

The Mud Tree People's fruits were indeed irresistible, a taste he had never experienced before.

Zhou Yi gave a thumbs-up: "Delicious."

Ni Ge grinned: "Our fruits are top-notch. Criticize anything else from our world, and we'd agree. But in this aspect, we definitely have unparalleled confidence."

At the same time.

Zhou Yi clearly felt his Life Value increase by 940 points.

Additionally, Defense increased by 1 point, and Energy increased by 120 points.

The red fruit provided comprehensive enhancement.

The Mud Tree People grew up eating this daily, no wonder their average physical strength was outstanding, at least B-grade.

Zhou Yi felt elated.

With enough high-quality Dead Sea Fruits, the company's employee wellness program could now achieve full coverage!

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