Wasteland Border Inspector - Chapter 670

Chapter 670: Chapter 228: Tan Ming Unleashes His Power, Encountering Gold Again!

The sky is about to brighten.

A sliver of dawn first cut through the darkness, pulling a warm white light across the horizon, dispelling a bit of the early autumn chill.

Then, the darkness on the water surface gradually receded, along with the unease lingering in the heart, considerably subdued by the morning light.

The second night after the outbreak in the Immortal Realm was finally safely passed.

Cheng Ye took off his helmet and rubbed his aching temples, inevitably feeling a weary exhaustion.

Though the night seemed calm, his nerves were tense all along, daring not to relax even a bit.

“Breakfast is here, how many bags do you want?”

Luokuke came from behind carrying a heavy box filled with specially packaged nutrient paste in black bags.

Sipping this stuff, falling asleep wouldn’t be easy.

The two exchanged a glance without speaking but understood each other’s intentions from the look in their eyes:

At night, it’s the realm of the infection source and the infected body.

At dawn, it’s the Inspector’s turn to expand the domain and take control.

Having endured the riverside vigil all night and finally waited for the sun to rise, it was naturally not a chance to miss for underwater exploration.

“Ten bags!”

Cheng Ye grinned, took the offered nutrient paste from Luokuke, tore open a bag, and gulped it down, the cold liquid sliding down his throat instantly bringing a rush of clarity.

Even before the complete break of dawn, residents from the Red Zone and Blue Zone started rising, the sounds of washing and talking gradually rose, dispelling the silence of Dapo Town.

Within just two days, the place had fully regained its vitality.

Only the riverside still held a touch of deathly silence, but moving deeper into town, it was already bustling with activity.

“Inspector Luo,” Cheng Ye suddenly spoke.

“Hmm?”

“Remember to obey my orders, don’t act out of command.”

“No worries.” Luokuke pointed to his own head, smiling, “My strength is average, but my mind is sharp and won’t cause trouble.”

“Now return to your respective zones to reassure the residents,” Cheng Ye looked at the time on the Defense Communication, “Half an hour later, at six-thirty, gather at the dock for a dive.”

“Understood!”

The two parted ways at the dock, one heading towards the Red Zone, the other towards the Blue Zone.

If yesterday’s collaboration between the two was merely interest-bound to complete the Immortal Object containment task and survive, after the night’s conversation, the relationship has already transformed.

Many attribute this change to one’s charismatic personality, but walking back to the Blue Zone, Cheng Ye felt it more akin to shared ideals.

“Station Chief Ding really arranged a… good teammate for me this time.” Cheng Ye thought in awe.

Returning to the Blue Zone, he first gave simple instructions for the day’s tasks around the residential area, then delegated specific management authority to Wang Kang.

Following last night’s infection, Wang Kang, now able to see the infection source and fortified with stamina from the Iron Step, was equipped to handle emergencies.

It’s worth noting true Wastelanders, even those dehydrated yesterday, had returned to normal by morning.

Though some still looked frail, seeing others working energetically prompted them to rise, claiming they wanted to help with whatever they could.

Naturally, Cheng Ye wouldn’t miss this opportunity to boost morale. He turned to the truck, opened the first carriage, and with several patrol members, brought out hundreds of kilograms of meaty ox bones and lots of fresh vegetables.

Thanks to the dry ice coolant in the truck, these ingredients remained fresh, still emitting a trace of chill.

“This is a bonus reward for yesterday’s task completion!”

Cheng Ye raised a beef bone high and loudly addressed the Blue Zone residents, “Later, Shen Yan will lead people to cook pots of soup, everyone will get a share, ensuring meat and hot soup for all!”

Wow.

The hundreds of people in the Blue Zone instantly buzzed with excitement, their shouts of joy echoing far.

Red Zone residents who had just risen came over to watch the hubbub, and upon seeing the meaty ox bones and fresh vegetables, their eyes sparkled.

Blue Zone eats so well?

Did they lose again?

At this moment, Luokuke emerged from the Red Zone, cleared his throat, and loudly proclaimed, “This is the Blue Zone’s first-day reward, after all, we had losses in the Red Zone. But rest assured, yesterday I slightly bested Inspector Cheng, new supplies will arrive this afternoon, where every Red Zone member gets a share too!”

Hmm?

When they heard that Luokuke had won, the Red Zone residents showed no significant reaction.

But upon hearing they’d get a share in the afternoon, the crowd paused, then sparse applause began, quickly growing into enthusiastic cheers.

Using small tricks to sway hearts isn’t difficult.

After settling the residents, the two adjusted their mood before half-past six, arriving at the water’s edge.

The sun had fully risen.

After a light rain, the sky cleared exceptionally, stretching cloudless and the sunlight sprinkled on the river, casting sparkling waves.

The two warmed up first, then suited up in the Obsidian Battle Armor, slipped into cotton suits, and skillfully dived into the water, heading towards the Cotton Room.

“Eh, why is the underwater purple light so much weaker today?”

Just crossing the twenty-five-meter threshold, Cheng Ye frowned.

The intensity of purple light underwater was far less than yesterday, seemingly only a third of its initial brilliance, even its coverage had significantly shrunk.

“Is it possible that yesterday’s purple barrier exhausted the Demon Eye Sponge?”

Cheng Ye looked around and found the purple barrier covering the Cotton Room had already dispersed, but his gaze halted when he scanned the sponge covering the cave.

A barrier nearly condensed into a solid, gem-like purple stone evenly covering the cave’s entrance.