Xia Chuhe placed more than a dozen agricultural machines, such as tractors, harvesters, and seeders, in the yard and inspected them one by one.

The agricultural machinery is fine; the problem lies in the outdated energy technology, which relies on non-renewable energy sources. The energy system there is very small, only sufficient for small items like mobile phones.

"Such large components are probably only available to those at the top," 02 said, indicating a lack of ability to help.

The farm currently has very little land and doesn't require agricultural machinery, so it's fine to leave it as is for now. Besides, if any usable energy source is discovered outside the base later, we can skip the modification step altogether.

With a vehicle that could travel on the wasteland, Xia Chuhe and his companions found it exceptionally easy to go to the Cape Trading Market. The group of seven could fit comfortably in the luxury car.

The map only marks the area up to Cape Station; there is no area beyond that.

Fortunately, Bu Yi had spent some time in the Cape Trading Market and was able to use the compass to guide Xia Chuhe.

Bu Yi frowned as he stared in the direction: "Boss, once we get to the Cape Trading Center, if we want to continue heading towards the lighthouse, we'll need to hire a guide."

The official website only provides maps of the base area; no organization can provide maps beyond that, and Xia Chuhe can't buy them even if he has the points.

The closer you get to the cape trading area, the less sand and dust there is.

Xia Chuhe spotted a long queue in the distance, and Bu Yi reminded her, "Stop the car, don't be conspicuous. The Cape Trading Market is a typical chaotic area, the managers change frequently, and whoever is the strongest is the boss. We need to keep a low profile."

Xia Chuhe parked the car, and the group walked to queue up.

Although the people in line all had the same numb eyes, they could still roughly distinguish between those inside and outside the base.

Even those from the base, though dressed in tattered clothes, could manage to put together a decent set of clothes. But in the ranks, many couldn't even find a complete set; their exposed skin was covered in the marks of wind, sand, and danger.

Behind Xia Chuhe and the others, a man in black robes silently followed behind.

Xia Chuhe asked Bu Yi in a low voice, "Is it only possible to enter the Cape Trading Market by queuing up?"

"The queue is so that the managers can collect bribes; you can't get in without paying a bribe," Bu Yi said.

As the two were chatting, a commotion suddenly broke out at the front of the group.