Fortunately, he is currently in an immersive simulation, where he can first understand the situation outside the simulation and then make plans slowly. Otherwise, he would easily suffer losses in the real world.
Just like now,
If one did not know that the raiders outside were generally quite powerful,
Qin Che really underestimated this adventure.
He also composed himself, reminding himself that no matter how strong he was, he should always keep vigilance and humility in mind.
And so Qin Che's group wandered in the wilderness, sometimes traveling, appreciating the mountains and rivers, drawing maps, doing some geographical research and observation, while constantly getting closer to the South China Sea City-State Alliance.
He didn't realize it.
The place they are in now is called 'God's Garden' by the plunderers.
This is one of the few remaining pristine areas that still retains the Old World environment.
They didn't see the landscape until they arrived at the South Sea City-State Alliance.
At this moment, it has been 132 days since the tour group set off.
He stood on high ground, looking down at that...city?
Before them lay a silent city-state, its ancient buildings rising from the water, countless pavilions and iron bridges connecting and crisscrossing each other.
This is actually a city-state built on a lake!
Qin Che couldn't help but sigh.
Although it doesn't feel like Venice at all, it is indeed a livable area for humans.
This place is easy to defend and difficult to attack. It is surrounded by water and mountains, with many high grounds. Of course, most of the hills are submerged by the high water level.
"I heard that the water level in the South China Sea City-State is rising every year, but they've long been used to it. People live on the rooftops, forming a series of ring bridges. That should be the wealthy area, and the place where the Boy City-State's wealth is most concentrated."
"My God, this is the first time I've ever seen a place like this!"
"How amazing!"
"What about underneath the ring bridge?"
"Of course, it's a poor area. For the poor, even sunbathing is a luxury, because that's the exclusive domain of the rich. Slaves, bandits, and vagrants all live under the bridge."
"What kind of bridge is this? It cuts the world in two."
"What's being cut off isn't the world... it's the class."
The members of the group discussed the place one by one.
Qin Che shouted to quiet them down, then led his group into the South China Sea City-State Alliance.
The place was indeed very large, and since they were a troupe with the warrant from the eldest prince, Sa Lingtian, they easily entered the world on the bridge.
Not long after, Qin Che met Sa Lingtian at a company.
“I was wondering why you were so slow to arrive, but I’m not worried. With you leading the way, crossing the Garden of God will be a piece of cake.”
Sa Lingtian gave Qin Che a hug.
After all, this regent is now his brother-in-law, so they're practically family.
Qin Che voiced his question: "I heard the water level here has risen quite a bit this year?"
"Alas, many homes under the bridge have been flooded. This year's tidal cycle is short, and the flood came quickly and violently, killing many people. We live by the sea, and although we don't lack food, we still have to endure the baptism of nature and natural disasters every year."
Qin Che said, "Why don't we move into that garden? Isn't the environment there better?"
Sa Lingtian shook his head and squinted, saying, "The raiders have a great deal of power there. They are numerous and mostly descendants of the fallen. Moreover, in the Garden of Gods, they are uncultured, ignorant of etiquette, and take pleasure in cannibalism. Wouldn't moving there be suicide?"
Qin Che did not ask any further questions.
Given the size of their city-state, they possessed a considerable military force.
However, using it to fight against raiders is clearly a thankless task.
Even if we defeat such an enemy, what can we gain from them?
Therefore, moving is not cost-effective at all.
"Let's not talk about that for now. Tell me, what have you been through in the past hundred days?"
Qin Che gave a brief, concise explanation.
"...We didn't encounter any danger. The outside world isn't as terrifying as I imagined. It's just that the raiders here are very strong."
Sa Lingtian laughed and said, "They roam the Garden of God year-round, making a living by robbing troop groups and merchants. The raiders cannot enter the radiation zone. Even if they discover those secret trade routes, they cannot pass through the western military region. You can rest assured."
The roads leading to the desert, especially those near the radiation zone, were mostly opened up by the World Merchants Association.
Their business is trading, so they are more professional than any other organization in this wasteland because they have existed for a long time. It is said that a certain international-level group in the old world was the predecessor of this World Merchants Association.
They survived the cataclysmic changes and wasteland on Earth.
They are also among the few Old World heritage sites among the surface humans that have survived for centuries.
Therefore, they may not have any very advanced technology.
However, over the years, through the acquisition of organizations such as adventure groups, guilds, and merchant groups, they have been involved in projects such as ruin excavation, artifact trading, and garbage recycling. Over the centuries, they have gradually mastered some of the core technologies of the Old World.
"The city-state's hydrogen battery technology was purchased from the World Merchants Association by its first leader. Heaven knows what price he paid, but this energy technology has provided the boy city-state with sustenance for hundreds of years, allowing the city to develop to its current state."
"Did you see those?"
Sa Lingtian pointed to the 'backpackers' flying in the sky.
Qin Che recalled that those people were very similar to the Flying Soldiers who had participated in the military coup at Wall No. 10.
"Yes, they are all called backpackers. They are patrol and security personnel in this city, and some are retired veterans. Their backpacks are filled with second-rate or discarded old batteries."
Qin Che sighed, "Indeed...it's amazing."
Sa Lingtian asked, "How long do you plan to stay here?"
"Who knows? I'd like to learn more about this world. Luckily, I brought a lot of goods. Could you help me set up a deal? If the transaction goes smoothly, I'll give you 20%."
Sa Lingtian rolled his eyes: "We're relatives, for goodness' sake, how can you be so stingy?"
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