In this post-apocalyptic world, I unexpectedly became a star galaxy master.

Upon entering the base, each person must pay 10 jin of grain.

Those with superpowers do not need to pay for food, but they must work for the base for free for three months, such as internal security and external patrols.

Hongtang didn't want to reveal her special ability, so she chose to pay for the food.

Actually, her concerns were somewhat unnecessary. When she entered the base for testing, no special abilities were detected.

My sister is right. As long as she doesn't release her energy to the outside world, no one will know that she has superpowers.

To thank Hongtang for providing the car and medicine, Chen Jinghe and Zhang Chengcheng offered to pay for her food. She wanted to refuse, but they insisted, so she let them.

That's fine too; the debt of gratitude is settled, and neither party owes the other anything.

Zhang Chengcheng wanted to take her to the service hall to apply for the base certificate, but she politely declined.

Chen Jinghe stuffed the wound medicine Hongtang had given him into his clothes and said, "If you need anything, you can come to the Public Security Brigade to find me."

Before the apocalypse, he was a police officer investigating cases. Now he is a captain in the security team of the Second Base, which can be considered as returning to his old profession.

Hongtang said gratefully, "Okay, Officer Chen, I will definitely contact you if I need anything."

After driving to the service hall, Hongtang, holding the "access permit" she had obtained after undergoing various tests upon entering the base, went to the service window to apply for the base permit.

The base pass, also known as the "base all-in-one card," serves as both an identity document and a "bank card."

The second base's economic currency is "points." Points can be exchanged for resources such as food, gold, crystal cores, and game, or earned through labor services.

The specific rules for redemption and the methods of earning are clearly stipulated in the service hall.

The base pass is valid at all official bases nationwide, but points can only be used within this specific base.

The first application for a base permit is free, but you must participate in one day of voluntary labor at the base within one week of obtaining the permit.

"Here's your base card, please keep it safe. Please gather in front of the service hall at 7:30 the day after tomorrow to participate in the voluntary snow removal activity. Please see the flyer for details. Next." The staff member finished his speech in a very formulaic manner and handed Hongtang several flyers.

The leaflet contains information about the base, management system, recruitment of people with superpowers, information about public places, and a resource exchange list.

According to the flyer, Hongtang's volunteer work time is from 7:00 to 11:30 on September 11th, and it's already recorded on her base card and cannot be changed. If she misses it this time, her volunteer work quota will increase to two. If she is absent again next time, her base card will be cancelled.

Hongtang examined the card in her hand several times. "It seems this second base is quite legitimate." It looks much better than the ID cards and bank cards from before the apocalypse.

Following the information on the brochure, Hongtang quickly found the housing rental and sales center. Just as she parked her car, a chubby middle-aged man came out.

"Madam, are you looking to rent or buy a house? I have the most complete selection here. It's cold outside, please come in and we can discuss it further."

A glint flashed in the middle-aged man's eyes. No matter what kind of car it was, anyone who could afford to drive it now either had points or had just arrived.

In either case, it would allow him to make a good profit.

Hongtang followed his movement as he opened the door and went inside. "What's the difference between renting and buying a house?" This place isn't much warmer than outside.

There are two housing rental and sales centers in the base, and all housing resources are shared and controlled by the base, so it doesn't matter which one you go to. The one Hongtang came to is the one closest to where she was just now.

The middle-aged man took out a tablet computer and showed it to Hongtang. "The residential area of ​​the base is divided into three sections: East, North, and West. The areas marked in red are already occupied, the areas marked in green are vacant and available for rent or sale, and the areas marked in gray are plots of land for sale. That means you can also choose to buy land and build your own house, but you'll have to purchase building materials from the base. Of course,"

Hongtang: Hehe, the base is quite good at doing business, but all she needs to do is rent a place.

"I want a place in a good location, with running water and electricity, and if it's a high floor, it needs to have an elevator. I don't want it to be too noisy or crowded."

She can't live in a place with elevators that go up to 20 or 30 floors; she might as well not come to the base at all. She could just find a place outside and build her own house.

"Wow, you're definitely a big customer," the middle-aged man's eyes lit up even more. "Then you've come to the right person. There's another house in the South District that perfectly meets your requirements. This one was originally reserved for the base's management staff, and it's only just been put out to the public; not many people know about it yet."

Hongtang raised an eyebrow. "South District? I didn't hear you mention it earlier. Are you trying to scam me?" Judging from the man's shifty eyes, the rent must be quite expensive.

The middle-aged man smiled like a Maitreya Buddha, "How could that be? The rent over there is quite expensive, and ordinary people can't afford it. There are also few available rooms, so I usually don't recommend it to others. I only recommended it because I saw that you have high requirements."

It was getting dark, and Hongtang didn't want to waste any more time. "How much is the rent here?"

"The rent here is 300 points per month, with a deposit of one month's rent in advance. If you're sure you want to rent it today, I can waive the deposit for you, but you'll have to pay two months' rent first." The middle-aged man looked troubled, but his tone was sincere, as if he had suffered a great loss.

Hongtang: That means it takes 600 points, and I don't have a single point right now.

"What about the houses here?" Hongtang then pointed to a place in the East District.

"The monthly rent there is between 100 and 150, depending on the floor."

Whether it's good or not, and which one to rent, I need to see them before I can decide. "Take me to see these two apartments now, and I'll decide which one to rent after I've seen them."

"Okay, no problem, let's go right away."

After getting into Hongtang's car, the two headed straight for the properties, starting with the one in the East District. It had 18 floors in total, with 6 units per floor, no elevator, and was still unfurnished. The remaining properties were all on the 13th floor or higher, so Hongtang immediately passed on them.

Upon arriving in the South District, the environment changed dramatically; the building facades were much more attractive than the others. There were also several rows of small villas with soldiers on guard; a middle-aged man explained that these were residences for the base's leaders.

The two quickly arrived at a corner of the south area, where a six-story building stood. The building had two units, with two apartments per floor, and no elevator, so one had to walk to reach them.

The apartment is on the sixth floor. The man opened the outer security door and introduced the apartment as he walked in, "This apartment has two bedrooms and one living room, about 80 square meters. It has a kitchen, a bathroom, and water, electricity, and heating are all connected, but you will need to pay the electricity bill yourself. The biggest advantage of this apartment is that it is already furnished, and each room has lighting fixtures. You only need to add some furniture and you can move in directly."

Having compared the previous unfinished apartments, Hongtang was very satisfied with this one and immediately decided to rent it.

The monthly rent is 300 points; you really do get what you pay for.

"This room is fine, but I don't have any points. I need to go to the service hall to redeem them first, and then I'll pay you back with the points."

Upon hearing the first part of the sentence, the middle-aged man's face darkened. He realized that all his efforts in introducing himself and showing him around had been a joke. But upon hearing the second part, his eyes lit up again.

"It doesn't matter if you don't have points, you can pay the rent with food."

That's quite convenient, saving her from having to go to the service hall again.