Lu Sheng clicked "Start" without hesitation.
The gift box icon in the system bounced a few times before finally displaying a firework-shaped icon.
[Congratulations, host, you have unlocked the network transmission function.]
[Transmission Network Level - Level 1.]
[Two teleportation points can be unlocked.]
[Teleport cooldown: 72 hours.]
Currently, the host can mark two locations as teleportation points, and a 24-hour interval is required between each change of marked location.
[Level 1 teleportation network is for personal use only. Upgrading unlocks more teleportation points and reduces the number of users allowed.]
Immediately afterwards, a small manhole cover-like icon appeared in the upper right corner of Lu Sheng's system, with a message next to it displaying 2/2 of the available markers.
Lu Sheng was slightly surprised. The system hadn't offered any help in a long time. Recently, the combat power system had mostly dropped various supplies, and this kind of high-tech product had been a long time coming.
[Bonus: Baby Slug.]
[A cute and slippery little pet, suitable as a watchdog. You can feed it anything it doesn't like; it's a good eater and not picky.]
To prevent host allergies to mollusks, the system has been upgraded to make the baby slug clean and non-sticky, and the host can choose its appearance.
Lu Sheng: "..."
You'll get her some small pets too, right?
The next second, a small, soft, watery lump automatically appeared in Lu Sheng's pocket.
Lu Sheng glanced down into his pocket and opened the appearance selection interface in the system without hesitation.
I really can't stand these slippery slugs! I hope the system will take note and send something more authentic next time!
There were many appearance options available in the system, and Lu Sheng ultimately chose a pinkish jelly-like texture similar to gummy bears.
As soon as I clicked confirm, that familiar, cheesy electronic voice started playing.
Unlocking the Slug Baby Collector's Edition skin requires an additional 200 Crystal Cores. Do you confirm payment?
Lu Sheng: "..."
Shady businessmen! Selling overpriced skins!
Despite her inner complaints, she still automatically and consciously clicked to pay.
The next second, the wet blob in my pocket transformed into the texture of a strawberry gummy candy, which looked quite cute.
As soon as Lu Sheng put his hand into his pocket, the baby slug snuggled up to him and started sucking on his fingers.
"Niannian, here you go."
Lu Sheng, worried that the little girl would be bored, took out a small pet from his pocket and handed it to Shi Nian.
"Wow!" Shi Nian's beautiful big eyes sparkled as she held the toy in her hand, admiring it.
While Lu Sheng was comforting the child, things weren't going well for the rest of the people at the Deep Space Base.
Sun Lu and Du Ze, as the core members, are currently overwhelmed with dealing with the mess. In the process of avoiding the giant slug, three or four people have gone missing, and more than a dozen people have been burned by the slug's saliva and have temporarily lost their ability to fight.
Several more were eaten and digested by the slugs, creating a chaotic mess.
The original full-strength team of 100 people has now been reduced to only about 60 who are still capable of fighting.
The surrounding area was filled with wounded people lying on the ground, crying for help, and the rest of the people also devoted themselves to the rescue work.
"Thank you for earlier. You saved me twice. I'm not good at saying nice things, but if you ever need anything, just let me know. I'll do my best to help."
After treating the wounded in her team, Sun Lu, covered in sweat, came over to thank Lu Sheng.
Liu Peng, who had disappeared somewhere, reappeared. When he spoke to Lu Sheng, he had lost his previous imposing manner. "What do we do now? Should we turn back, go back to the base to rest, and then come back?"
With so many wounded, their movements would inevitably be hampered. If they rashly continued forward, they might encounter even more dangers.
Liu Peng had barely finished speaking when Du Ze forcefully interrupted him, "Go back? My men are either dead or wounded. You want me to go back now? What will happen to them? Will they have died for nothing?"
The Falcon Squad suffered heavy losses in this incident, with four members missing, two dead, and three wounded, losing almost a quarter of its combat strength.
"I'm the officer in charge of this mission! The final decision-making power is mine!" Liu Peng, his face flushed red from being rebuked, finally couldn't hold back and exploded.
Unexpectedly, Du Ze sneered and looked Liu Peng up and down with disdain, "You got your way by sucking up to old men, and you actually think you're a human being?"
After a few seconds of silence, the crowd erupted in uproar.
Liu Peng froze on the spot, his face turning from red to white in just a few seconds, and finally ashen.
Surviving in the apocalypse is already a challenge, and everyone is pulling out all the stops to make a living. Selling oneself for a better life is commonplace, but to have it said in front of so many people is a different story.
"We only call you 'commissioner' to give your superiors some face, but you really think you're something special." Du Ze's words had a double meaning, which once again drew laughter from those around him.
After saying that, Du Ze turned around and called to the remaining survivors, "Now that we've come out, there's no reason for us to go back empty-handed. All the wounded should form a team and temporarily retreat to the vehicle to await orders. The rest of you should reorganize and continue heading to the Qingshan base."
Although some of the remaining people wanted to back out, they ultimately obeyed Du Ze's orders without hesitation.
Liu Peng blushed with embarrassment. He hesitated for a few moments among the wounded, but finally gritted his teeth and returned to the main force that continued heading to the Qingshan base.
A team composed entirely of wounded soldiers is incapable of combat and has virtually no chance of survival in the event of an emergency. In comparison, it would be better for them to remain with the main force for the time being.
Lu Sheng and her group kept a distance of about one meter from the others and continued forward together.
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