Wasteland Development Diary.

Chapter 468: Thousand Changes
Hei Fu used a beam of light to tear apart the wrinkled blackthorn corpse and peeled out a nut the size of an egg.

The surface of this thing is covered with grooves and textures, somewhat like a large walnut.

After Nige was called over, he picked up the big nut and examined it from left to right for a while, then exclaimed, "It's the Thousand Machine Seed! Good stuff!"

He explained to Zhou Yi: "Chairman, Qianji Fruit is a plant cultivated by naturalists in the Tree Department. It is very valuable and is a very important core tool for the Mud Tree People."

"The Qianji seeds are planted with Guangbo. As long as they sprout, they can be transplanted on the Dingtian tree. It is similar to the grafting technology here, and it has entered a period of rapid growth."

"Its growth cycle is similar to that of the Dead Sea Fruit. It may bear fruit in two months. The fruit comes in two types: red and green. The red fruit is the most valuable, but the quantity is also small. It is also called the Thousand Machine Fruit."

"The characteristic of the Thousand Machine Fruit is that it can enhance existing abilities. For example, my exploration vine has "blind spot", "identification" and "feeding". If I feed it the Thousand Machine Fruit, these three abilities will be significantly enhanced in a short period of time."

"Over here, the Thousand Chance Fruit is widely used. The size of the fruit determines the extent of the improvement and how long it lasts. A high-grade Thousand Chance Fruit can allow a certain ability to directly break through the current level and have a qualitative change effect for a short period of time."

Zhou Yi's heart was moved when he heard this.

It is actually a natural supplement for skill strength gain.

"How long can the effect of the Thousand Machine Fruit last?"

Nige thought for a moment and said, "At least 30 minutes, and no more than an hour."

Zhou Yi asked again: "Can it be eaten by humans?"

"Yes. But we usually feed it to companion plants because our abilities are all in them. Also, the fruit itself tastes average and is not very delicious."

Nig squeezed the seeds in his hand and said, "The warriors of the Mud Tribe use this to hunt and fight against the monsters of the Dead Sea. The naturalists of the Tree Tribe also use this fruit to improve the accuracy and acuity of their companion plants."

"The Dead Sea monsters often climb trees to steal our Thousand Machine Fruits, which can enhance their combat power. We have to send out the guards of the Mud Department to deal with them."

Zhou Yi thought.

It seems that there is no problem for the Guangna species to use the Thousand Machine Fruit.

He said, “Are there any side effects?”

"It has no other effects, but you can't use too many at once. You can only use three Thousand Machine Fruits in a short period of time. The first time is the best, the second time is the second, and the third time is the worst. If you continue to eat it, there will be no effect."

"If you consume the Thousand Chance Fruit for a long time, its effect will gradually decline until it is completely ineffective. The limit of the Thousand Chance Fruit is 3000 pieces. Once you consume this amount, it will be useless."

Nig said, "However, tree department naturalists have studied a lot of these fruits. We usually mix several kinds of fruits to avoid the problem of complete ineffectiveness."

Zhou Yi understood immediately.

This is a natural medicine, and consuming too much of it can cause the user to develop drug resistance.

If we can further cultivate the Thousand Machine Fruit, we can sell it to Guangna City, which will be another good and stable income.

Various thoughts flashed through his mind, and he said, "What about the green fruit?"

"Green fruit is useless."

Nige waved his hand and said, "The green fruit is called the Variety Fruit. It is not poisonous when eaten, but it is sour. It is somewhat like an incompletely developed Thousand Machine Fruit, but its abilities are completely different."

"They only have one characteristic, which is that they can stimulate a random ability, but it can only last for three days and will become ineffective after the expiration date."

"It's totally unpredictable what abilities you'll gain. I finally mastered the basics, but they were gone. It's useless. When they wear off, my whole body aches. It's not useful. The monsters over there... won't even eat the Kona species."

Zhou Yi thought: "Some of the Dead Sea Fruits we cultivated before have similar characteristics. Are the two related?"

"There are relationships."

Nig touched his spiky hair and said, "Many fruits are related to each other. Through the hybridization of various fruits, we have mature and usable tools."

"It is estimated that the Variety Fruit and the Dead Sea Fruit should have some common origin."

Zhou Yi nodded.

The first priority is to plant them first.

"The cultivation of the Thousand Machine Fruit is left to your Mud Tree Civilization Department. Ni Ge, you and Ye Qing will do this."

"Yes. Chairman."

Nigge gave a flattering smile. "But can you give me some light seeds? My exploration vines, coiled trees, and blackthorns all need light seeds. This form of energy is more advanced and efficient than the one we have. Plants like it very much. They grow faster by directly absorbing light seeds."

Zhou Yi gave it 10 light seeds as department funds, and warned: "Pan Tree and Dead Sea Fruit must also be advanced, don't lose sight of one while focusing on the other."

"Understood, Chairman! We must grow the Thousand Machine Fruit well! Don't let up on either side!"

The Mud Tree Man took the Light Box and rubbed it happily.

……

The Qianji Fruit was buried in the light amber, and it took less than a week for green buds to grow on it.

This was thanks to Nige's miracle of great power, who directly gave all 1 light seeds to the Thousand Machine Seed, making it grow rapidly.

The tree spirits grafted and transplanted the branches onto the Pan tree. Except for the slightly reddish color of the branches, they were no different from the surrounding branches.

Just as Zhou Yi was paying attention to the Thousand Machine Fruit, Yuan Tong brought the Lin Chi to the rooftop of the Emerald City.

The one-eyed minister got straight to the point: "Chairman, the manufacturing department wants to jointly set up a plastic products production plant with Plastic Island."

"Since we started working with Plastic Island, we have bought a lot of recycled plastic from there, and this material has a wide range of applications."

"For example, our most basic Guangzhu Dam, the machine inside has been improved to the third generation. Many parts are made of wood, because they are stretched and rotated up and down in the Dead Sea for a long time, they are very worn out. If they are replaced with plastic and rubber, they can be used for a longer time. It is also convenient to replace them after damage."

"Then our refrigerator shells, glider anti-collision structures, airship pod outer walls, and power equipment shells and insulation layers are gradually being replaced with plastic materials." "We have developed many areas for the use of plastics."

Yuan Tong listed them all: "Like containers needed in daily life, such as plastic kettles, plastic bottles, plastic water tanks, plastic storage boxes, plastic tables and chairs, sealing tape, fuel tanks... and in the agricultural field, Lao Zheng uses plastic to make agricultural films, and the demand for greenhouses is very large. In addition, there are plastic pipes needed for drainage systems."

“The entire plastics industry can play a big role in the company system.”

"In order to better produce the molds and cable insulation layers we need in the long term, Chairman, we have applied to jointly set up a plastic products production plant with Plastic Island."

"In this way, copper wires and metal devices can be encapsulated by extrusion technology at the place where the plastic is produced, reducing a lot of work processes and resource waste."

Zhou Yi listened carefully.

You may not have seen a pig run, but you have eaten pork.

Plastic is everywhere in human life.

This is indeed an economical, durable and high-quality material, which is very consistent with the company's emphasis on cost-effectiveness and practicality.

"I think it's okay."

Zhou Yi looked at Lin Chihao next to him and asked, "What do you think of Plastic Island?"

Lin Chihao said: "Mr. Zhou, Plastic Island is very happy to jointly operate this production plant with your company."

"If this plastic factory is fully operated by Plastic Island, it will be a pressure on us. Because the city itself may be turbulent, the political system may change at any time, and the current external environment changes far more than any period in the past."

"Before, the city was managed by the law, but now it is governed by the Mecha Knights. In the future, it may become like other mecha cities, with an external mayor to manage the city."

"The changes and adjustments of different systems will also lead to changes in many policies, and the factory may be closed down next year."

"Switching to a joint venture factory can actually help keep the industry running stably."

"So regarding this joint venture factory, our municipal department hopes that you will hold more than 51% of the shares. The factory can provide stable employment for the residents of Plastic Island, and we are willing to provide a four-year tax exemption."

Plastic Island took the initiative to give up its status as a major shareholder and attract investment to the company.

Zhou Yi immediately asked: "Old Yuan, what is the scale of this joint venture factory? How much money do we need to invest?"

Yuan Tong saw that there was a chance, and immediately said positively: "Chairman, we plan to build a small- to medium-sized plastic processing plant first, with a daily output of about 0.5-3 tons, and an annual output of about 200-1000 tons, depending on demand."

"The equipment needed to build the factory includes injection molding machines, extruders, blow molding machines, crushers, mixers, cooling systems, etc. It is estimated that 10-20 mechanical and electrical workers will be required to participate, working in two shifts and all year round. The workers' wages will refer to market standards, and the annual salary is initially set at 12 yuan."

"There are three main production lines in the factory, corresponding to three categories of goods."

"The first is daily necessities, such as plastic basins, buckets, hangers, tableware, etc. The second is packaging materials, such as plastic bottles, boxes, films, etc. The third is industrial accessories, such as plastic pipes, cable insulation layers, various equipment casings, etc."

"The factory will first meet the company's needs and develop internal orders of the alliance, and will not be open to the public for the time being."

"In summary, including equipment, personnel, venues, and various preparatory matters, Lin Chihao and I have discussed it and asked Hong Falcon to do the calculation. In the end, it is estimated that 5 light seeds will be needed. Converted to 51% of our investment, 2.55 light seeds will be needed."

Zhou Yi's heart was finally at ease.

That's it?
It is much cheaper to open a factory than to plant trees.

Zhou Yi waved his hand and said, "The company will give it to you."

Yuan Tong immediately perked up: "Plastic Island has a ready-made factory that can be directly modified. With the addition of mold casting and parameter testing, it is expected that production will officially begin within a month."

Zhou Yi said: "Don't worry, we use the products for our own use, so quality is important."

"I understand. Please rest assured."

The manufacturing director said confidently: "Our company has always had strict quality control. The Plastic Island is a mechanical and electrical city, and the process requirements for each link are very clear. Products that do not meet the standards will not leave the factory."

Zhou Yi nodded.

When it comes to processing and manufacturing, Mechanical and Electrical Life is truly the leader among its peers.

He raised a point that he was confused about: "Lin Chihao, you said that the political system in the Mechanical and Electrical City has changed frequently... What's the matter with the externally hired mayor?"

The drone replied, "Mr. Zhou, just like our Plastic Island, many mechatronic cities have changed after the destruction of Clockwork City."

"Eleven of the small and medium-sized electromechanical cities adjacent to the Development Alliance have followed our example of Plastic Island and replaced them with electromechanical knights to manage the cities, and the legal system has become an auxiliary procedure."

"This will help reduce military spending, prevent the city's debt from continuing to increase due to excessive burdens, and help us escape from the shadow of war on the legal front..."

"After our trial, we found that it would not cause any harm if the municipal government took the lead in the city. Because the legal procedures are still in operation, it provides various analyses and suggestions, and it is ultimately up to us to decide whether to use them."

"In some electromechanical cities, electromechanical knights have implemented another way of urban governance, which is to publicly recruit mayors to govern. They usually offer higher salaries, such as annual salaries ranging from 1 to 3 yuan, and some even have profit-sharing betting agreements. This trend is becoming popular."

"An external mayor needs to have many years of experience in town management or experience in managing large groups."

"This type of professional talent is extremely scarce in a mechanical and electrical city, and it is difficult for us to train it ourselves."

Lin Chihao said: "For example, the former lord of Fanyun City, Lord Fanyun, was hired as the mayor of Mechanical Bay. This large electromechanical city is also the first large city to carry out institutional reforms."

"After officially joining the company, Fanyun laid off a large number of patrol drones in the Mechanical Bay and converted them to agricultural and commercial use. It sold all the mechanical and electrical thugs imprisoned in the city to the Motorcycle City as workers, getting rid of this burden group and also earning extra income."

"In Mechanical Bay, Lord Fanyun is now receiving rave reviews and has a very high approval rating."

Zhou Yi was shocked.

The man who cashed out Fanyun City turned out to be the mayor of Mechanical and Electrical City!

(End of this chapter)