Absolute Zone Zero: I survive in Liufen Street

How handsome he is when he makes a statement, and how embarrassed he is when he holds his wallet and counts the coins.

Bai Yu originally thought that after they no longer had to pay rent, they would no longer have to worry about money.

After all, their daily needs are just three meals a day and a few daily necessities.

In New Ailidu, people don’t pursue a high-quality life. Personal daily consumption is actually not high. A monthly salary of 3,000 is enough for a person to live comfortably.

Of course, the premise is that you don't get sick, don't go to the hospital, and don't buy any products or weapons related to anti-ether.

In the post-apocalyptic environment, medical resources are absolutely the most scarce and the most expensive, especially for treating etheric erosion.

But this has nothing to do with Bai Yu. After all, he and Fu Fu are just "projections" constructed by simulating humans using data. They will not get sick and do not need treatment.

But the latter item is about to become a big money-eater.

Weapons and equipment are essential for "hole robbers." Officially, Ali prohibits the circulation and sale of weapons.

In the black market that emerged as a result, the price of weapons that could be used in the cave for a long time naturally doubled.

The price of materials that can resist ether erosion is very high. Weapons forged with this material, whether they are cold weapons or hot weapons, are so expensive that ordinary "hole robbers" are discouraged.

So the average "hole robber" uses cheap baseball bats, steel knives, homemade shotguns without insurance or after-sales service, or unstable bombs and Molotov cocktails made by violent gangs.

Some even resorted to dodging as their primary means of combat. When faced with danger, they would simply use discarded building materials within the cave as disposable weapons, including the White Feather.

But if you want to stay in this business for a long time, a handy special weapon is a very necessary investment.

Bai Yu and Fu Fu's original mission was to search for people and objects and collect void information.

Although the rewards are not as high as combat missions and ether material collection and mining missions, they are worry-free and safe, do not involve the interests of others, and have less competition.

With Fu Fu's comprehensive scan, Bai Yu can directly avoid Yi Hai. Even if he has to face a battle, his main purpose is to lure him into escape.

Coupled with the improvement in physical stats, even an ordinary steel crowbar has enough lethality in Bai Yu's hands.

In addition, because Bai Yu had lived in the cave for a long time, the frequency of completing tasks was naturally very high. It was only in this short period of two months that he was able to accumulate a five-digit savings by simply completing low-level tasks.

Of course, this also includes the "generous sponsorship" from the rescued colleagues.

Now, there is a system in front that requires increased energy consumption, and Warren behind that needs expensive materials to rebuild his body.

This forced Bai Yu to consider expanding the scope of his mission. Furthermore, since he already had plans to learn combat skills, finding a suitable weapon became his top priority.

"Bai Yu, Bai Yu?"

"Ah? What's wrong, Uncle Enzo?" Uncle Enzo's voice woke Bai Yu from his thoughts.

After saying hello to Warrien, Uncle Enzo put Warrien into hibernation again because the repairs were not yet completed.

Bai Yu was very interested in Bombu's repair knowledge, so he stayed with Uncle Enzo and continued to watch him repair Bombu.

Fu Fu, who couldn't wait any longer, asked to go to the video store next door to play with Ling after confirming that Bai Yu had no plans to leave in the short term.

Ever since they met at Master Qiaopu's shop, Fufu and Ling had often exchanged messages and chatted, but with so many things happening recently, Fufu hadn't found a chance to respond to Ling's invitation to hang out at the video store.

Today was a perfect day; they didn't have to rush into the cave or return to the police dormitory. Bai Yu stayed with Uncle Enzo to study, while Fu Fu, with nothing better to do, decided to find her first friend to bond with.

Isn't it too perfect? ​​(?^o^?)?

Bai Yu would naturally not stop Fu Fu's request. Not to mention Ling's identity, Bai Yu would not stop Fu Fu simply because of the child's making friends.

So Fu Fu ran out of the modification shop cheering, leaving Bai Yu alone to watch Uncle Enzo's modification work quietly.

The quiet atmosphere is perfect for reflection.

Because Bai Yu was so quiet, Uncle Enzo, who was concentrating on the renovation work, unknowingly forgot about him.

When the work at hand was finished, Uncle Enzo thought of the people around him. At the same time, he also remembered the surprise he had prepared for Bai Yu.

"Look at my memory. I actually have something I want to show you. Let me think about where I put it..." Uncle Enzo said as he began to rummage through the drawers.

Bai Yu suddenly became curious after hearing this.

"Aha! Found it!" Uncle Enzo pulled a large wooden box from a cabinet by the wall and placed it on the workbench with a thud. "Come and take a look! This is an 'old item' I recently received from someone. It's said to be a relic from an ancient civilization."

Of course, these rumors that inflate its value are just for reference. I accepted it because its internal structure is indeed quite interesting.

It's not the mechanical structure commonly used in current technology. Come, open it and take a look."

Bai Yu was intrigued by Uncle Enzo's words. He walked closer and opened the large box. A complex metal skeleton with scattered parts appeared before Bai Yu.

"...This is too messy. It doesn't fit together at all. I can't even tell what it is." Bai Yu took out a peculiarly shaped metal part, raised his hand and looked at it carefully under the light.

"A few of them looked like they had some mortise and tenon joints...

But the main body seems to be hollow...there are many extended and merged structures at the top.

...What is it used for?

No, I can’t guess.”

Uncle Enzo looked at Bai Yu who was lost in thought and said with a smile, "Hehe, this is fun! Here, take it back and study it slowly." Uncle Enzo said as he pushed the box.

"Eh? Is it for me?" Bai Yu came back to his senses from his thoughts and asked in surprise: "This should be considered an 'antique', right? The uncle must have spent a lot of money to buy it.

And its structure is so strange, don't you want to repair it yourself and see what this mechanical object is really used for?"

"This amount of money is nothing, and I'm certainly curious. But I think this strange machine would be a very good choice as a teaching tool.

So I bought it specially and wanted to give it to you." Uncle Enzo, holding his pipe, explained with a smile: "Bai Yu, you have a pair of particularly dexterous and steady hands, and a calm heart that is curious about machinery.

From the first time we met, when you emptied your pockets to buy my toolbox, I felt that we would definitely get along very well.

You know, there aren't many people willing to settle down and study mechanics simply out of interest these days. Most people learn mechanics in order to create something new, their own.

As for old objects from the past, most people regard them as outdated technologies and are eager to surpass them.

But many lost technologies are hidden in these outdated and backward "old things".

They don’t understand what “inheritance” of technology means.

Yes, current ether technology is very advanced, but the old technology buried in time should not be abandoned.

And all discoveries initially come from interest and curiosity.

Bai Yu, I'm not giving you this "antique" because I expect you to actually discover something. I just thought I might be able to find someone who shares my simple love for mechanical knowledge.

Young people always have some wonderful ideas. Maybe you can bring me more surprises in the future.

So, don't refuse, accept this gift and let me see how far you can go."

"...You're really too kind. I'm just curious." Bai Yu pursed his lips, looking at the open box. He felt that he might not be able to live up to Uncle Enzo's expectations. "I have no education, and my knowledge of mechanics is only superficial. I..."

"Wow! What a coincidence! Look what uncle has prepared for you?!" Uncle Enzo said in a surprised voice, interrupting Bai Yu's unconfident words.

He took out a heavy backpack from under the workbench and placed it in front of Bai Yu with a thud.

Bai Yu, with a pair of small eyes, unzipped his backpack awkwardly, only to see that it was filled with books.

Bai Yu pulled out a book with a bad premonition, only to see that it still said "Introduction to Mechanics" on it.

Bai Yu: "...You came prepared, uncle."

"Hahaha! Not only does it contain the basic knowledge about mechanics on the market, but it also contains my own research manuals from these years.

"Well, isn't the uncle very considerate?" Enzo laughed.

Bai Yu looked at Uncle Enzo's smug and playful expression and couldn't help but laugh. "You've prepared so thoroughly, it would be my fault if I refused again.

Thank you, I will study hard and strive to restore this "antique" as soon as possible."

"That's good! That's good! I hope you don't blame me for being nosy.

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. This is just a 'toy.' You can turn in your 'homework' anytime. What's important is the knowledge you learn and your passion for mechanics." Uncle Enzo said, looking at Bai Yu with satisfaction.

So, I only brought one Bangbu when I entered the store.

But when he left, Bai Yu got a backpack full of textbooks and a box of "homework".

He stood outside the store holding the box and looked up at the sky, feeling that his life was always full of wonderful surprises.

"Xiaobai, over here!" Fu Fu, who was playing with Ies at the door of the video store, looked up and saw Bai Yu, who was carried on her shoulders and arms and had difficulty walking.

"What did you buy again?" Fu Fu looked at the box curiously.

"I didn't buy it. This is the 'homework' Uncle Enzo gave me. I'll show it to you when I get home."

Did you have fun?

"I'm so happy~ Zhe isn't here right now, Ling is entertaining guests. I'll be here to play with Ies." Fufu said as she picked up Bomb, who was wearing an orange vest and a scarf with the number 01 printed on it, and showed it to Baiyu. "Look! This is Ies, he's so cute and well-behaved!!"

"Hello~" Bomb, who was suddenly picked up, greeted Baiyu obediently and shyly.

"Hello, Ies. I'm Baiyu, nice to meet you." Baiyu also smiled and greeted the little Bomb. As a player, this Bomb was very familiar to him, and he felt a sense of familiarity.

As he watched, Bai Yu's thoughts suddenly changed. He stroked his chin and looked Ies up and down. Seeing the puzzled looks from Fufu and Bombu, he quietly asked Fufu in his heart, "Fufu, do you think Ies is also a special Bombu?"

Technology that can synchronize human consciousness is also very special.”

"What Xiaobai means is..." Fu Fu thought about what Bai Yu said and also set her sights on Xiao Bangbu.

“…How about we take a look?”

"...Then I'll just take a look?"

Ies looked at the two guests blankly, then turned to look at it at the same time, revealing a strange smile.

Ies: O-O?

Ies:＞^＜ !!!

Small Theater

Ies: Ring! Help! Help! There's a monster trying to bully little Bomb!

Weird Bai Yu: Hehe (??????)

Weird Fufu: Hey! Don't be afraid, little Bomb. I'll just take a look.