Only by firmly keeping the source of infection outside the defensive line can we build a reputation and truly expand Happiness City.

"Sir, you don't have to worry too much about the population loss."

Seeing Cheng Ye's solemn expression, Huang Sheng quickly smiled to lighten the mood, "It won't be long before a large number of newcomers rush in. Our Happiness City just went through an infection wave, it's not completely destroyed."

"If the big construction project in the fall can keep up, it's a huge temptation for many people to settle down directly."

"Hmm."

Cheng Ye nodded slightly, but even after returning to the fifth floor and closing the security door, his mind kept turning this matter over and over.

A large number of people leave, and a large number of people flow in.

The upcoming work at the checkpoint is destined to enter its most severe testing period.

If another contact infection source gets in, the consequences would be unimaginable.

And as Huang Sheng said, the immigrants are indeed unruly.

To seize territory and climb upward, they'd do anything, and if they mess things up, they could just leave and go back to their original gathering place, leaving the mess for Happiness City to clean up slowly.

"One trouble ends, and another has just begun."

Taking off the battle armor, Cheng Ye stood at the window.

When wearing the Iron Body, he felt none of it, but now, after unloading it, he felt the intolerable soreness throughout his body.

His arms, back, and thighs were all bruised and blackened, especially his back and chest, which turned blackish purple as if a patch of coagulated blood had been splashed onto them, from being thrown by the high-explosive bomb.

He raised his hand to press against his chest and several key areas, unable to suppress a few muffled groans.

Fortunately, they were all superficial injuries, not reaching the bones. In ten days to half a month, he would recover gradually.

And once he donned the Iron Body, these injuries wouldn't affect his combat effectiveness.

"Sleep first, deal with it when I wake up."

Unresistable drowsiness surged like waves, and by now, he had actually lost the ability to think.

He lay on the bed, and as soon as his eyelids closed, he fell into a deep sleep.

Rumblings.

Vaguely, there seemed to be the sound of thunder outside again, followed by a light rain.

But unlike before, the rain this time tinkled like soft white noise, making the drowsiness even deeper.

It was unclear exactly how long he slept, but when Cheng Ye opened his eyes again, it was still light outside the window.

He fumbled to pick up the Defense Communication, and at once, he was stunned.

He had slept for a full twenty hours.

He lay down at ten in the morning and got up at six the next morning.

"Did I sleep a whole day?"

Cheng Ye mumbled to himself, propping himself up with his arms, feeling that most of the soreness throughout his body had dissipated. Although the bruises still faintly hurt, they no longer burned like before he slept.

"Was it the effect of the Blue Medicine?"

He started to say out loud but then gently shook his head, unable to hold back a slight smile.

At first, it was just a faint smile.

A few seconds later, it turned into a goofy chuckle.

He reached out a hand to wave into the air, and the pendant that was charging at the outlet appeared in his palm.

Staring at the Horned Starfish floating inside, he opened his mouth wide and couldn't hold back anymore, bursting into hearty laughter.

No Blue Medicine side effects, no exhaustion—it was Extraordinary, the absolute peace of mind that true power brought, that allowed him to sleep comfortably.

No fear even if he slept for twenty hours straight, without worrying about someone breaking in to pose a threat.

From now on, perhaps someone might still dare to shout at him, but no one could easily strip him of his life with just a word or a decision!

Whether it be Ding Yishan, Harlem, or any faction in the Inner City, or anyone else.

Whether it be the Stand-In Starfish, Fusion Body, or any other powerful infected body.

No one could do it.

"Three months and four days, finally... I've survived!"

Clenching the pendant in his palm, Cheng Ye sat motionless for a long time, his mind quickly flashing through everything that had happened in the past three months.

Including standing in front of the Celestial Essence Mall, confidently engaging with Elder Song.

Back then, it felt like nothing, a subconscious action, but now he realized it was the subtle change in his mindset that allowed him to rediscover his youthful courage.

No longer timidly preserving himself, but standing firm and boldly advancing.

Thinking of this, he activated his thoughts, and a familiar blue panel floated in front of him.

At this moment, all the function options on the panel had vanished, leaving only blurred outlines.

But four golden words remained, shining brightly amidst the deep blue light.

[Intern Promotion]

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