"No wonder there's never been word of anyone setting up a private factory in the Buffer Zone. This moneymaking technology... is basically all restricted. Impressive!"

Sorted by price, the cheapest three technology licenses require at least a thousand Contribution Points.

They are: Simple Parts Forging, Second-hand Equipment Refurbishment, Waste Recycling and Disassembly

Cheng Ye thought quietly, acquiring any of these three technologies could allow him to establish a small factory, trade with nearby settlements, and sustain the Celestial Essence Community.

However, he still needs to go on a field trip to figure things out before deciding what to establish.

Moving on to vehicle energy resources.

Cheng Ye's spirits lifted, almost everything he wanted appeared when he clicked on it.

Big Golden Cup was listed first, but Happiness City gave it a tough-sounding name.

Brick Transport Vehicle!

Depending on the standard battery, it's divided into three versions: 75kWh, 45kWh, 30kWh.

The corresponding ranges are: 450km, 340km, 260km.

The prices vary greatly: 15000, 12000, 9000.

"Can I exchange this one?"

Cheng Ye pointed at the 75kWh version and asked.

The person in charge nodded quickly: "Of course. However, there's a regulation; if Inspector Cheng uses it only within the Buffer Zone, you can exchange it directly, but if you want to drive out of the Buffer Zone, you must buy it at market price. Vehicles exchanged with authority can't leave the border."

"I see..."

Cheng Ye slightly frowned. He planned to siphon electricity anytime once he had the vehicle.

But it can only be used within the Buffer Zone, and he often charges it while not traveling much distance.

Should any investigation notice this, it could be a real hassle if evidence was found.

It's better to occasionally steal from the Public Works Bureau's parking lot. Even if caught, pretending to be clueless gives a higher chance to get away.

"I'll check other options then."

Though having a financial boom, he only gathered 1/10 fragments of the Big Golden Cup.

Cheng Ye casually scrolled the screen, temporarily crossing off the transport vehicle from his shortlist.

Scrolling down, there are Iron Donkey patrol motorcycles, equipped with a 20kWh battery, a range of 150 kilometers, priced at 6000 Contribution Points, and again restricted to Buffer Zone use.

As for energy batteries, sold externally in units of 10kWh.

"Inspector, batteries are strategic consumables and cannot be exchanged with authority; they must be purchased at market price."

The person in charge quickly reminded since he noticed Cheng Ye's gaze linger on the battery option.

Cheng Ye glanced at the price; the most basic battery is 1500 points, and he can afford it now.

Each additional 10kWh adds 1500 points.

But 10kWh is too little; at least 50kWh is necessary.

He then looked at power generation equipment options, finding that A-level authority can only exchange a complete solar power unit, described as "with a daily electricity generation efficiency of 8-12kWh."

No extra cost is required for exchange, while a direct purchase costs 2000 Contribution Points.

However, this requires sunny days to work, and Stone Province's winter rarely sees sunlight, making the efficiency likely abysmally low.

Scrolling to the end, Cheng Ye scanned the special services and miscellaneous items.

The former had wide applications, like applying for drone inspection privileges, temporarily requisitioning transport fleets, or being escorted by the Blood Dragon Corps to specified locations.

The latter is dazzling, housing various hard-to-categorize special items.

For example... Red Blade.

An unassuming name.

Cheng Ye's eyes focused on a heavy, forearm-long straight knife.

It looked a bit like a camping knife with a flat-ground blade rising diagonally from the hilt.

The blade's color seemed like blood-soaked jasper, dark red yet exuding a cold rainbow sheen at the edge, somewhat similar to his Vortex Stab.

It was the priciest among cold weapons, priced at 3500 points, and also available for direct exchange.

Cheng Ye instinctively opened the details, and when his gaze met the below-refreshed information, he paused in shock.

[Added 1.15kg of Fire Dragon Iron, added 0.45kg of Jade Gold, added...]

[Forged by: Song Qing]

[Former user: Cheng Long]

"A person died, but his weapon ended up here as an exchangable item?"

Cheng Ye felt a fleeting, indescribable sense of wistfulness.

His finger hovered over the screen for a long time before he gently backed out.

The current Vortex Stab sufficed, as the best weapon still needs matching strength and scenarios.

But he resolved to someday exchange for this Red Blade!

"Must achieve merit, it's essential!"

"These items are too expensive. It's as if they never intended to seriously sell them; the prices are outrageous!"

An Excellence Award from Happiness can be worth 15000 or 1000.

This clearly tells everyone not to aimlessly hoard Contributions for fortune; by serving Happiness City and earning merit, weapons and vehicles will be obtainable.

"Inspector, do you need to exchange or redeem?"

Seeing him set the tablet down, the person in charge courteously inquired.

"There's no rush. I'll think it over and return once I've decided on my purchases."

Cheng Ye let out a breath.

The items he wanted couldn't be exchanged, or wouldn't be beneficial if exchanged.

He didn't have enough Contribution Points to redeem those items either.

Unless...

Leaving the resource trading center, Cheng Ye had made up his mind.

"Hold on to the authority, but I can't contribute alone; otherwise, who knows when I'll accumulate enough for these items."

"I must secure resource support from the inspection station; whether it's Contribution Points or merits, the development speed will surely skyrocket!"

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