Global Wasteland: I Obtained A Top Tier Shelter
Chapter 173 - 174: Light of Hope, Officially Entering the Electric Age!

Chapter 173: Chapter 174: Light of Hope, Officially Entering the Electric Age!

Lin Yue rummaged through the boxes and found several lightbulbs he had picked up earlier in the Secret Realm. He then placed them in various rooms and connected them to the continuously running gasoline generator.

Soon, the lightbulbs lit up one after another, replacing the flickering torches and feeble flashlight beam, illuminating everything in the shelter.

The machine dog, emitting a faint glow, had already been circling the kitchen’s path according to Lin Yue’s design.

Shortly after starting the operation, he received a prompt on the screen directing him to install cameras.

Cameras were essential for this autonomous patrol-type robot, but surprisingly, they weren’t included in the design blueprint, which Lin Yue found quite ridiculous.

How can you manage without eyes for the robot?

Even movement becomes quite strenuous, don’t you think?

Luckily, back in the Secret Realm near Tokyo Tower, he had incidentally gathered quite a few cameras from the fire station, which came in handy.

The camera was fixed in place, connected with wires, then became the eyes of the machine dog and soon perfectly integrated with its body using a universal upgrade blueprint.

After this, it was no longer blind but a robot with a "visual system" at a higher level!

The program setting for its actions was extremely simple and fairly easy to operate. Lin Yue edited it slightly, and it was easy to set up its route of action. After a brief observation, he realized its impressive abilities.

"It can operate flawlessly, and its flexibility is beyond expectation; even its speed isn’t slow. This thing can really work!"

Lin Yue felt that this thing has significant potential and would become even stronger as he developed in technology or manufacturing!

For instance, equipping it with an M19 and a magazine, it could become an escort robot that attacks unexpected mutant creatures.

Or attaching a small industrial robotic arm and a basket to harvest vegetables.

Furthermore, utilizing its speed and equipping it with a high-power sighting scope to explore unknown territories as a scout...

The possibilities seem quite extensive.

At the end of the day, the so-called escort robot operates according to the program.

As long as he sets it correctly and has enough tools, then this machine dog’s potential is limitless!

Only...

The machine dog seemed to have caused collective hostility from Bai and the Little Ice Lizards, who were constantly growling at it.

"The machine dog is going to be your partner too, it might even help us do many things in the future. Okay, stop barking." Lin Yue patted these little creatures, who were overly cautious of their new partner, but the effect was minimal.

Indeed, they face a mechanical bionic robot, though it’s just connected with various alloys and machines yet acts like mutant creatures, posing a challenge for Bai and the others to understand.

One can even say, apart from being a machine driven by electricity, its behavior isn’t much different from a living being.

They’ll have to adapt slowly.

There’s indeed no better solution.

He checked the time outside; it was already evening. He looked up at the long-missed dazzling light of modern life emitted by the bulbs.

Actually, these things should have been done earlier, but recently things have been too chaotic, only getting resolved now alongside the machine dog’s charging.

Unknowingly, he actually started living an electric life.

He walked to the gasoline engine, turned it off for a while, and refilled it.

It consumes 3L of gasoline per hour, neither much nor little.

He currently has less than 90L of gasoline, admittedly a bit insufficient.

"Let’s purchase some; diesel works too since diesel generators are useful, aren’t they?" Lin Yue immediately opened the system panel and looked at the trading mall.

Time to procure some, and maybe clear some of his stock.

[Seller: Lin Yue]

[Items for Sale: 600ml Red Wine]

[Items Needed: Gasoline or Diesel]

[Seller’s Message: Vegetables and fruits can be exchanged too; highest bidder wins; can private chat]

He indeed still had plenty of red wine, and this time also brought back a lot of whiskey from the Secret Realm, increasing the liquor stock considerably, hence it’s necessary to keep holding back.

Additionally, there should be quite a few people eagerly desiring this stuff in the group, right?

Using the existing gasoline sparingly can last about three days or so, and it’s not necessary to keep it running. Waiting for quotes, it’s not urgent.

He glanced at a previous post informing everyone about the dangers of the Underground Ruins trading panel and saw numerous replies.

Surprisingly, the top one was a message from Xia Feihong.

"Lin Yue, I’m saying thank you on behalf of our team of six! Without you, they wouldn’t have survived. Lin Yue, I initiated a special trade for you. Please confirm it now; it’s our small gesture, and let’s collaborate more in the future."

Oh, so there’s this matter too?

Yesterday, during his clear of the Underground Ruins, he unexpectedly saved quite a few survivors, an event he hadn’t really given much thought to.

Then it seemed he indeed saved some from Xia Feihong’s Refugee Village, and at that time Tang Fei did mention that he would go back to find their leader Liu Kai to provide him with some alloy.

He searched and indeed found a trade labeled as exclusive for him.

Exclusive trade? There is such a thing too.

Apparently, the system had updated in various places unbeknownst to the survivors, seemingly encouraging them to explore changes independently.

[Exclusive Trade]

[Seller: Xia Feihong]

[Designated Trader: Lin Yue]

[Items for Sale: Hard Aluminum Alloy X35]

[Items Needed: Wood X1]

[Seller’s Message: Lin Yue, you saved our members’ lives at the Underground Ruins. Our team owes you a favor, please accept this without hesitation.]

Lin Yue was indeed a bit surprised upon seeing this trade.

They actually gave him 35 pieces of hard aluminum alloy?

Just because he inadvertently saved their members’ lives?

However, he also noticed the multitude of comments under this exclusive trade.

Most of them were envious of him, and many expressed admiration for his life-saving acts in the Underground Ruins.

Lin Yue realized, seemingly without knowing, he had gained considerable goodwill.

Even though he didn’t seek it, it might positively impact future trades, so he didn’t mind.

He clicked to confirm the trade and soon found 35 pieces of hard aluminum alloy added to his Storage Space!

"I wouldn’t want to be polite."

Since they offered, he wouldn’t feign politeness nor decline.

Why reject their goodwill?

At that moment, he noticed a new comment on the product he had just posted.

"Lin Yue, I have a large amount of gasoline. I need watermelon, vegetables, and wine. Additionally, I have many machinery parts but require you to trade them for something else."