Chapter 89 Entering the Dungeon

"How come such a big project as building an underground city hasn't leaked a word?"

Jiang Li stayed in the base and hadn't heard of it at all.

"Actually, there were some rumors, but not many people knew about them. You've never really cared about things at the base, so I didn't tell you either."

Gu Jin knew that Jiang Li didn't really like contacting the base.

Jiang Li doesn't usually pay attention to things at the base.

"However, if this news gets out, it will probably cause chaos."

Shi Lin also offered his opinion.

"I don't know if it's chaotic or not, but I do know that I'm going to go to the supermarket to buy more snacks these next few days, because the prices are definitely going to go up again later."

Fang Qingxun was only thinking about his snacks.

"Take me with you, I'll go too."

Fu Xiaxia said to Fang Qingxun, who was standing next to her, that she thought Fang Qingxun was right and that she should also stock up on some.

The group returned safely to the villa, and there were no more animal attacks in the following days. Jiang Li had a feeling that something else was about to happen, as if a storm was brewing.

In the past few days, some rumors have been circulating in the base about the underground city that was mentioned before.

Many people started causing trouble at the base, demanding that they also live in the underground city. They argued that since the underground city had already been built, why weren't they allowed to go down there to hide when the bats came?

As such rumors increased, the base began to feel the pressure and tried to divert attention using its previous methods.

So the base issued a new announcement.

The first thing is that there are already many electric vehicles in the base. Electric vehicles are fast, but they are not as big as cars and still need gasoline.

Under the current circumstances, using electric vehicles within the base is indeed a good option.

Previously, there were quite a few people driving electric vehicles, three-wheeled motorcycles, and bicycles, but only sporadically. This time, the base has put a large batch on the shelves.

Secondly, the base's food supplies were largely destroyed by insect infestations, but thanks to continuous research by scientists, some new varieties have finally been developed.

The new varieties include wheat, rice, corn, and sorghum, all of which can be used as staple foods and can be prepared in many ways.

If a good harvest can be achieved and the daily needs of the people at the base can be met, these new varieties have already been successfully planted in water.

However, unlike sweet potatoes and yams, which only require a small area to grow, these new foods require large-scale planting. Otherwise, after months of painstaking care, the final harvest might not even be enough to feed you for two days.

The base didn't say where these foods were grown, but based on what Captain Wang had said earlier, Jiang Li figured these new varieties must have been grown in the underground city.

Jiang Li thought of this, and others would too. This time, the masses were not distracted by the base and were even more convinced of the existence of the underground city.

Between food and life safety, people naturally care more about their own lives, because without life, no amount of food is of any use.

The base didn't expect this outcome either; they didn't expect the pressure to increase after the news was released.

The base endured the pressure for another two days, but eventually had no choice but to issue a public announcement.

The general idea is that the reason there has been no announcement about the dungeon is because it is not yet fully completed, and due to special circumstances, it is necessary to enter the dungeon ahead of schedule.

In the afternoon, a lottery will be held in the square to determine the order of check-in for the four areas: east, west, south, and north. All of them will be transferred to the underground city within the next few days.

This also reassured everyone that the area would be divided into four equal zones in the same way as described above, and there would be no situation where those who went in first had rooms while those who went in later did not.

The announcement also addressed the issue of dungeon rental fees, with many people questioning why they were being charged again for dungeons when they had already earned points there. However, the base has not issued any further response since then.

Jiang Li and the others didn't watch the lottery in the afternoon; they didn't care when it was their turn. At that moment, they were taking everything down in their room just in case.

Fortunately, Jiang Li and his team acted quickly. In the afternoon, staff members knocked on their door. Their area happened to be among the first to move to the underground city, and the base decided to start moving there today.

"Moving today? So fast?"

Fu Xiaxia opened the door and asked the staff who came to see them.

"Yes, there are so many people at the base. The sooner we start, the sooner we can finish moving. You all need to hurry up. Meet at the main square in an hour, otherwise you'll have to wait for the next batch. Cars won't be able to get in; they'll have to stay up there. Electric scooters can drive in."

The staff explained.

"OK, thanks."

Fu Xiaxia closed the door, went inside, and explained the situation to a few people.

Fang Qingxun: "The base is in such a hurry, something must have happened."

Shi Lin: "It may be related to the beast tide."

Gu Jin: "It seems this beast tide is not simple."

Jiang Li: "I don't know if the base will be able to move everything in time."

Fortunately, everyone was prepared. Their belongings and the car were all in Jiang Li's space, so each of them carried a hiking backpack, grabbed their blankets, and set off.

They still need to hold the blankets in their hands, otherwise it will be difficult for them to sleep, and it will arouse suspicion.

The group drove to the vicinity under the cover of darkness, then stored the car away in their spatial storage before taking their belongings and entering the crowd. Once they arrived in the underground city, they would need to find an opportunity to openly obtain a few electric scooters.

There were already quite a few people there when they arrived, all carrying large and small bags. Captain Wang was managing the order at the entrance of the square.

It turns out that the entrance to the underground city was in the center of the large square. A hidden door had been opened underground, about four meters wide. Few people came here, so it wouldn't attract attention, making construction quite convenient.

Jiang Li and the others followed behind the group, moving forward slowly. Everyone was carrying large and small bags, and the group was very long, so their pace was slow.

Although they were in the first batch, it is estimated that the first batch was divided into several small areas, otherwise it would be impossible to manage a large area all at once, and it would be difficult to manage a large number of people.

Jiang Li and his group were ready and arrived early, so it was their turn soon. They handed their base cards to the staff, nodded and greeted Captain Wang, and then entered the square.

Entering the plaza doesn't mean you immediately enter the dungeon. Instead, you have to choose a house first and pay points before you can go down. If you don't have enough points, you can sign a work agreement and pay them back gradually later.

Jiang Li and his group chose a detached building that was relatively close to the edge and had fewer people.

A building costs 1500 points per month, which is much more expensive than the one above, but fortunately, none of them are short of points.

Everyone else complained and groaned, but they had no choice but to accept it.

At the entrance to the dungeon, there's a vehicle that looks like a small train waiting. It will take you to the bus stop near your chosen house and depart when it's full.

There are also smaller ones that can only seat 10 people. These vehicles will take you directly to your accommodation, but you need one point per person. Many people choose the free mini-train. Jiang Li and his group didn't lack points, so they didn't want to squeeze in with others and decisively chose the mini-trolley.