However, Lin Feng soon discovered an unfortunate truth.

"Heilong No. 1" is not feasible for widespread adoption.

Each of its core components requires Lin Feng to personally use his telekinetic powers for precision machining.

Even for him, it would take three whole days to manufacture one.

This destined the "Black Dragon" series to be the most exclusive and rarest luxury item in the sanctuary for a considerable period of time.

But this was exactly what Lin Feng wanted.

The inability to popularize something means it is "rare". Rarity means "privilege".

In the following two weeks, Lin Feng manufactured five more "Black Dragon" series off-road vehicles.

"Black Dragon No. 2" was given to Legion Commander Qin Lan.

The "Heilong No. 3" was given to Li Xiangbin, the Minister of Construction.

"Heilong No. 4" was given to the logistics minister, Pang Dahai.

The "Heilong No. 5" rocket was given to Tang Bao, the Minister of Civil Affairs.

The "Heilong No. 6" was used as an official vehicle for the research institute, and was requested by Wang Jianguo and other core technical personnel from Li Xiangbin when carrying out special missions.

When the five black steel behemoths parked side by side with "Black Dragon No. 1" in the square, they formed an insurmountable sight.

They became the most direct symbols of power and status.

Every day, when the ministers ride their "black dragons" along the roads of the sanctuary, they attract countless envious, jealous, and awe-inspiring glances.

Owning a "Black Dragon," or rather, having the right to ride in a "Black Dragon," became the ultimate dream for everyone in the shelter.

It's like the most dazzling bait hanging over everyone's heads, constantly stimulating them to work harder and show more absolute loyalty, hoping that one day they can gain the leader's favor, climb to a higher position, and touch the cold car door that symbolizes supreme glory.

Lin Feng, using only six vehicles, effortlessly and completely controlled everyone's desires.

The imperial order became increasingly rigid and stable.

If the previous shelter was a roaring war machine filled with the smell of rust and sweat, then the current shelter has transformed into a vibrant and bountiful city flowing with honey and oil.

The success of the "Clean Corridor" plan has brought not only an expansion of strategic depth, but also an explosive release of productivity.

The once towering walls have been demolished.

The shelter is no longer a single area, but a thriving region that expands outward from the shelter itself.

What was once a wasteland is now crisscrossed by paths and meticulously planned.

To the east lies a vast golden sea.

That was the "Golden Fox Rice" plantation established under the guidance of the agricultural technology team led by Wang Jianguo.

To the west, near the freshwater lake, lies Pangdahai's proudest industry—a large-scale integrated aquaculture farm.

"Have you heard? Minister Pang recently brought back a type of waterfowl called the 'Long-billed Green Grebe' from the swampy areas in the south. The eggs that creature lays are as big as ostrich eggs, with bright green yolks. They're said to taste incredibly delicious and are very nutritious!"

"That's not all! I've also heard that his 'Black Giant Sheep' farm has already surpassed three thousand head! That kind of mutton, marinated with the red berries that are a specialty of the shelter, and then roasted over ironwood charcoal, tsk tsk... even a god wouldn't trade it!"

Two workers who had just finished their shift walked along the wide, flat stone path, discussing animatedly.

The numbness and hunger of the past are no longer visible on their faces; instead, they are radiant with health and filled with anticipation for the future.

Their discussion was not an exaggeration.

Pang Dahai, the former canteen manager, now serves as the logistics minister who holds the economic lifeline of the shelter, and has brought his business acumen and passion for food to the extreme.

He not only expanded the scale of breeding "Black Giant Sheep", but also built a modern "Jade Feather Chicken" chicken house.

This alien chicken has pure white feathers, tender meat, and an extremely high egg production rate.

Pang Dahai even ingeniously designed a "tiered automated chicken coop." Although the so-called "automation" was just a clever design of ramps that allowed the eggs to roll automatically into the collection tank, it was still an absolute cutting-edge technology on an alien planet.

The entire shelter entered an unprecedented "golden age" of abundant resources.

As the creator of all this, Lin Feng's life reached a luxurious peak that ordinary people could hardly imagine.

He hadn't personally gone hunting in a long time.

It's not that it's impossible, but rather that there's absolutely no need for it. Every day, his dining table is filled with the freshest and finest ingredients, carefully selected by Pang Dahai.

In the early morning, he would wake up on the huge, sun-drenched terrace. Serving him soft pancakes made with "golden wheat" flour and "emerald green eggs" was a beautiful and quick young maid whom Tang Bao had carefully selected from the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Their eyes were filled with awe and admiration as they looked at him, and they didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

He didn't even need to speak; with just a glance, another maid would immediately bring him a neatly pressed black robe.

Countless eyes are observing his every move, trying to figure out his intentions.

Whatever he wants, someone has already prepared it for him before he even realizes it.

This feeling of being surrounded by the whole world, this absolute power that allowed his will to prevail over everything, gave him an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

But that's not enough.

The villa he now lives in, though it would be considered a palace by ordinary people, is too small in Lin Feng's eyes. It is unworthy of his current status and the booming empire he is living in.

He needs a real palace.

A monument that can display his majesty, deter all villains, and make his people feel awe and submission from the depths of their souls every time they look up at it.

That afternoon, he summoned Li Xiangbin, the Minister of Construction.

The "Heilong No. 3" came to a smooth stop in front of the administration building. The door opened, and Li Xiangbin, along with Wang Jianguo, quickly walked in.

Today, Li Xiangbin, dressed in a crisp cadre uniform, is full of energy and has long lost his former simple and honest appearance; his brows are now brimming with confidence.

This is the growth that comes with status and position.

The timid and submissive Li Xiangbin of the past has long since disappeared.

“Leader, you wanted to see me?” Li Xiangbin bowed respectfully.

Lin Feng was standing in front of a huge sand table.

This sand table is a full-scale model of the core area of ​​the entire shelter, with even every street and every building meticulously marked on it.

"Xiang Bin, look." Lin Feng pointed to the center of the model, where his villa was located: "Doesn't this place seem a bit... cramped?"

Li Xiangbin's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately understood Lin Feng's meaning.

“The leader is right. Although this is the core of the shelter, the scale and layout of the buildings are indeed outdated and cannot keep up with our current pace of development. It... cannot bear your growing prestige.”

That was a perfectly timed compliment.

Lin Feng smiled with satisfaction. He turned around and looked intently at Li Xiangbin: "So, I've decided to tear it down and rebuild it. I'm going to build a palace that belongs to me here."

The moment the word "palace" was uttered, even though Li Xiangbin was mentally prepared, he couldn't help but gasp.

Wang Jianguo, standing next to him, even stopped breathing.

Villas and palaces are two completely different concepts.

The former is a residence, while the latter is a symbol of power!

"The leader is wise!"

Li Xiangbin said excitedly, "I've long felt that your residence should match your status. My men have privately drawn up some sketches to present to you; please take a look!"

As he spoke, he took a huge roll of blueprints from Wang Jianguo and carefully unfolded it on the large table.

It was a magnificent architectural design that took our breath away.

The entire palace faces south and has a huge "工"-shaped structure. The foundation will be made of the hardest obsidian from Red Rock Mountain.

The walls will be constructed using a newly discovered white marble with natural silver veins. The palace roof will be covered with golden glazed tiles made from a mixture of gold and alien crystal.

The palace’s main gate, named the “Gate of Revelation,” is thirty meters high and requires the combined efforts of hundreds of people to push it open.

Behind the gate is a wide "pilgrimage avenue" large enough to accommodate ten cars of the "Black Dragon" convoy side by side.

At the end of the main road is the "Chengtian Hall," where important ceremonies are held. Behind the Chengtian Hall is Lin Feng's bedroom—the "Zichen Palace."

The entire palace complex covers an area of ​​over 100,000 square meters. Its grand scale and magnificent design make any palace from the Blue Star era pale in comparison.

"Good! Good! Good!" Lin Feng said three times, looking at the blueprints.

"Xiang Bin, you certainly didn't disappoint me." Lin Feng patted him approvingly on the shoulder. "How long will this project take? How many people will it require?"

Li Xiangbin was so excited that his face turned red. He straightened his chest and answered loudly, "Reporting to the leader! With your telekinetic assistance in mining, we will definitely be able to gather all the materials within six months!"

"Regarding construction, I will select one thousand of the most elite craftsmen from the Ministry of Construction. With your divine assistance, I am confident that the main structure of the palace will rise from the ground within a year! Within two years, you will reign supreme over this greatest palace on this alien planet!"

Lin Feng frowned: "Our shelter currently only has a little over three thousand people, which isn't really suitable. How about this, we build a section first, and then expand it gradually. That should work."

"The leader is farsighted!"

Li Xiangbin hurriedly said, "I understand! We will immediately adopt a modular design concept and build the 'Zichen Palace' as the first phase of the project, so that you can move in as soon as possible. At the same time, the foundations for the 'Chengtian Hall' and the 'Pilgrimage Avenue' will be laid together."

"In the future, every time our shelter expands into new territory and takes in a new group of people, we will add a new palace and erect a new pillar! Let this palace be a witness to the growth and glory of our shelter!"

“That’s right.” Lin Feng nodded in satisfaction, looking at him with surprise: “I didn’t expect you to have improved so much. You understand so many of my thoughts.”

Li Xiangbin chuckled, then revealed a simple and honest smile: "No matter what, I'm still one of your soldiers."

Lin Feng nodded in satisfaction. Indeed, the environment really can change a person.

Li Xiangbin now holds an extremely high position and is one of the most powerful people in the shelter.

Through subtle influence, he truly underwent a dramatic transformation.

Perhaps this is the real him.

His submissive and hesitant demeanor was merely a facade, or rather, a reflection of how he had been ravaged by life.

Lin Feng chuckled self-deprecatingly, realizing he was no different.

He used to be completely helpless, let alone managing others; he was constantly being bossed around by people.

But now, with a single command from him, everyone in the entire shelter must submit.