Wasteland Development Diary

Zhou Yi continued to wait.

Some cultivators passed by or inquired, but they didn't seem to be looking for jobs; they were just asking about employment prospects.

Liang Xing explained this.

“Chairman, the longer cultivators practice in Dragon Palace, the greater the benefits and improvements they receive. Except for the most outstanding ones, most deliberately delay their graduation, which is now a common practice.”

“If they can complete the second-tier cultivation, they have a chance to be selected as Descendants of the Dragon and receive the power bestowed by Lord Dragon. Of course, third-tier cultivators are even better.”

“Every cultivator in Dragon Palace definitely wants to complete all three tiers of cultivation.”

Zhou Yi asked, “What about you? Why didn't you challenge the second tier?”

“It's too difficult…”

Liang Xing said sheepishly, “I'm not an enhancer, so my innate conditions are much worse. My energy, stamina, reaction, and fatigue resistance are at least one level weaker than enhancers and Photonoids.”

“Although I was lucky enough to achieve decent results in the first tier through hard work, the graduation requirements for second-tier cultivators are very high. I simply can't do some of the dangerous experiments with my physical condition.”

Zhou Yi was a little curious, “Your father is a doctor. Didn't he ever think about giving you an enhanced organ transplant?”

“He thought about it… but he gambled all the money away later.”

Liang Xing scratched his head, “Later, I got older, and the price of surgery became increasingly expensive, and the difficulty also increased. Recovery was difficult, and it also depended heavily on physical talent. My physical condition was inherently poor. My father once told me that I was prone to rejection reactions and my blood was prone to allergies, making it difficult to find a suitable enhanced organ.”

“Even if I was lucky enough to raise enough money for the surgery, it would be even more difficult to keep up with the various progress in Dragon Palace during the adaptation period of the organ transplant, making it difficult to graduate from the first stage.”

So he completely gave up on this idea and accepted his ordinary status.

Zhou Yi was reminded of Qin Mo, the middle-aged man who invented Emerald Soup. Da Vinci charged him 800 Photon Seeds for the material and equipment costs of the enhancement surgery, which was simply unattainable for an ordinary person without a background.

“Chairman, completing the third-tier cultivation gives you the opportunity to be selected by Dragon Palace as a lecturer and work here long-term. This is the highest career that everyone dreams of, representing Dragon Palace's greatest recognition of a cultivator.”

Liang Xing continued, “There are very few cultivators in Dragon Palace, and the entrance exam is quite difficult… After cultivation, you have to earn enough credits, which is much more difficult than schools in other cities.”

“If your level is high enough, you can go to more prosperous and safer places like Snow County, Mirror City, and Holy Mountain for cultivation, where employment is easier.”

“Many of those who intend to find a job will also go to the Outer Seven Districts and Sixteen Segments to look for opportunities, and they may not necessarily stay in Dragon Palace… In short, after such a screening, there are actually very few suitable candidates left here.”

Zhou Yi and Liang Xing chatted about the situation in Dragon Palace.

After a while.

Finally, a second sincere job seeker appeared.

The newcomer was a Bone Man with black tape wrapped around his body.

“My name is Xie Dongshan. My field of study is Biological Functional Materials. I graduated from the second tier with a B+ rating from Lord Dragon. I don’t know if the teachers here need to teach craftsmen or apprentices?”

Zhou Yi told him, “Neither. Mainly underage children.”

The other party was stunned for a moment, “So you teach children… Then, what about the salary…”

“The annual salary is 100 Photon Seeds, with a one-year probationary period. The probationary salary is 80 Photon Seeds.”

Compared to Liang Xing, the Bone Man was clearly an experienced social person.

He immediately inquired about various details.

“Are there specific requirements and standards for teaching students?”

“The basic standard is to be conscientious and responsible. The highest standard is that the students like and support you, are interested in the knowledge you impart, and develop self-motivated interest and enthusiasm for research.”

Zhou Yi said, “Mushroom Forest Elementary School is newly established, mainly focusing on enlightenment and basic knowledge education, but there will also be exams. As for specific standards, the teachers need to formulate them together.”

The Bone Man pondered for a while after listening, “Mr. Zhou, it’s just that my area of expertise is… biological materials. Can these children really understand it?”

“That depends on your ability.”

Zhou Yi smiled, “Even if they only understand a little, it’s good.”

The Bone Man nodded, “Understood.”

“Actually, your major is very compatible with our company.”

Zhou Yi said with a serious face, “Our company uses a large number of biological materials, including gliders, refrigeration boxes, scarab beetles, and our Dead Sea fruits, which all have further development value. If you can continue to research in this area, you can apply to me for funding, and the resulting scientific research results will enjoy patent sharing and invention rewards.”

“Our company currently has a Wasteland Invention Award…”

“In addition, our company also has free medical benefits, with specialized Bone Man doctors. The cosmetic surgery department can repair cracks in your body… Do these tapes look like bandages you’ve applied to your body?”

Xie Dongshan was shocked, “There are actually professional doctors for Bone Men… Yes. I’ve done many experiments, and my body has suffered a certain degree of wear and cracking.”

“Chairman, I sincerely hope to work for your company!”

The Bone Man bowed, “I hope you can consider me.”

Xie Dongshan came from Dancheng in the Heavenly Kingdom. He worked as a craftsman there for a long time before saving enough money to buy a boat ticket to cross the ocean to Dragon Palace.

Zhou Yi was curious, “I remember Dancheng is famous for its prisons, and it’s not a small place. The Heavenly Kingdom has great development opportunities. Aren’t you considering going back to your hometown for employment?”

“To be honest, I actually want to go back, but… I’m not a citizen of the Heavenly Kingdom, and it’s difficult to find a decent job if I go back.”

Xie Dongshan said helplessly, “Only 10% of the people in the Heavenly Kingdom are citizens of the Heavenly Kingdom. The vast majority are like me, with only residency rights. We are not citizens, so we cannot enjoy many benefits, such as education, medical care, and tax exemptions…”

Zhou Yi frowned, “Bone Men are Photonoids, and they can’t become citizens?”

“It’s difficult. Because the Heavenly Kingdom doesn’t lack Photonoids, and the population is large and the labor force is abundant, you need to meet various conditions to apply to become a citizen.”

The Bone Man explained, “Dragon Palace is recognized by the Heavenly Kingdom. After graduating from the second tier, you have to work in the Heavenly Kingdom for five years before you can apply to become a citizen of the Heavenly Kingdom. Only graduating from the third tier can directly obtain citizenship.”

“The process takes about three to five years, plus the working period, it will take at least eight years before I can become a formal citizen. During this period, I can only do some ordinary jobs and have to endure.”

“Of course, if you have a lot of money, there are also ways. But I don’t have that much money. It’s easier for merchants among the Bone Men. It’s very slow for craftsmen like us to accumulate wealth.”

Zhou Yi was shocked.

It’s too difficult to get an ID card in the Heavenly Kingdom.

No wonder Cui Mao, the Tianjin Knight, was very cautious when he heard that Qian Su was a citizen of the Heavenly Kingdom.

“Also, my major… even if I go to the Heavenly Kingdom for employment, there are difficulties. Biological materials… maybe you have to be at least in the third tier to have a chance to be valued and enter the real research field.”

“Otherwise, it would be good for me to enter a factory, competing with those electromechanical lives, with a great disadvantage. After all, it’s not a strong major like business administration or medicine.”

Xie Dongshan’s voice was full of bitterness.

Liang Xing couldn’t help but say, “That’s right, that’s right! It’s so difficult for ordinary majors like us now. I originally thought that graduating from Dragon Palace would be better, but I didn’t expect it to be like this…”

Zhou Yi listened with a sigh.

Unexpectedly, in the wasteland era, bio-chemical-environmental materials are still not popular.

Miserable is just one word.

But it’s okay.

The Wasteland Company wants you!

Take down Xie Dongshan.

Zhou Yi continued to fish with a straight hook, waiting for those who are willing to take the bait.

But he was also thinking in his heart that he should warm up in advance in the future, let Dragon Palace notify the upcoming graduates in advance about the spring recruitment, and then clearly mark the salary and positions. This way, it will be much easier to pick people when you finally come over.

Just then.

Zhou Yi suddenly noticed that a lot of people had gathered around him without realizing it, including human enhancers, Photonoids of all sizes, and electromechanical lives.

More and more people gathered, but they didn’t seem to be applicants. They seemed to be waiting for someone.

What’s the situation?

Is the recruitment fair also going to join in the fun?

Zhou Yi was a little confused for a while.

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At this moment, a cluster of brilliant golden light suddenly lit up in the air, surrounding the entire university.

The golden light descended, directly enveloping Zhou Yi, like some kind of huge spotlight.

Liang Xing and Xie Dongshan exclaimed, “Lord Dragon!”

The onlookers cheered even more.

“Fight, fight!”

“Blood flows like a river, blood flows like a river!”

“Hurry up, do it!”

“Buy big, buy small, buy big, buy small, place your bets and leave!”

Inside the golden light area.

Zhou Yi looked at the conceptual life in mid-air.

【Alert】 showed that the other party was covered in purple light and was indeed an A-level life.

The dragon's other characteristics were all correct: four feet and five claws, covered in scales, long whiskers and deer antlers, and golden and luxurious.

There was just one small problem.

The dragon in front of him was not a three-dimensional structure, but a flat structure, like a laser image printed in the air, a dynamic two-dimensional image.

“I have long heard of Mr. Zhou’s name.”

The dragon’s voice was thick and deep, like rumbling thunder.

“I want to fight you.”

Zhou Yi was stunned.

He came to recruit teachers and didn’t expect to be actively challenged by the dragon.

No wonder these people were watching nearby, fearing they had heard something.

The dragon slowly said, “In the safe zone, as long as you challenge and accept the challenge, you can start an unlimited fight. The entire battle will end when one side admits defeat or dies.”

“If Mr. Zhou wins, I will give you 1 million Photon Seeds.”

“If I win, then I will randomly take one ability from Mr. Zhou—this is also my 「Nine Transformations」 characteristic.”

“Please rest assured, with the Great Holy Spirit supervising, it is impossible for me to violate my own words and rules, otherwise I will not be able to return to the Great Holy Spirit.”

“What does Mr. Zhou think?”

Zhou Yi originally wanted to refuse.

He didn’t prepare to challenge anyone at all; he was purely here to recruit a few elementary school teachers.

But then he thought about it.

It seems like it’s not impossible.

【Nine Transformations】 can extract the abilities of other lives and implant them into the body for one's own use, that is, randomly seize a certain ability.

Zhou Yi guessed.

The dragon should be aiming at his ability to communicate with architectural life.

What happened in Golden Elephant Valley must have been known by many interested people.

But the communication ability comes from the White Suanni body and is not a skill.

The abilities he holds are 【Alert】, 【Stretching】, 【Berserk】, and 【Life Strike】, which are installed on his body and Little Fu, respectively.

They are all combat species that can be bought on the market.

The more special one is the element ability 【Radio】.

Even if the radio is taken away, it doesn’t actually have much impact. Instead, it can be regarded as a point reset, re-looking for elements.

The soldier master’s teaching made Zhou Yi realize that it is very difficult to collect mobile phones as elemental substances, and in the later stage, you will almost certainly have to start the route of manufacturing mobile phones to continue to evolve.

If you lose the fight, it won’t be a loss to have any kind of ability taken away by the dragon.

If you win.

Then you can fulfill your promise to Yuanxiao.

After Zhou Yi made up his mind, he said, “Okay. But I want to change a condition.”

“Please speak.”

“If I am lucky enough to win, I don’t want these Photon Seeds, just give me Nian Gao.”

“That Harbinger Angel?”

“Yes.”

“Deal.”

Zhou Yi reached out and grabbed, and the Demon Hunter turned into a silver double-barreled shotgun in his hand.