The butler opened his mouth and asked cautiously, “City Lord, does... does this need to be reported?”
Zhao Wuji glanced at him indifferently. “I know what I am doing. Just do as you are told.”
The butler did not dare to ask any more questions and bowed in response. “Yes, sir.”
The group made their way back to Panshi City in a grand procession.
As for Su Wan, she immediately threw herself into another task after everyone had left.
She opened the system panel in her mind and pulled up the 【Infrastructure Expansion】 interface.
She had to build Terminal Station into the new core of Panshi City before the City Lord's Mansion finished its relocation!
She needed to establish a full suite of municipal facilities at Terminal Station, just like the ones in Panshi City's Inner City.
A water supply system, a power grid, a sewage system, a communication network, public buildings, commercial districts, residential zones...
Su Wan issued commands to the system.
“Based on the projection range of the Inner City Key, construct a water supply system within the planned area around Terminal Station, with a daily capacity of five thousand tons;”
“A power grid, including a backup energy module; a sewage system to interface with existing facilities...”
“A communication network covering all buildings within a five-kilometer radius; an eight-story municipal office building; a commercial district including various shops; residential zones...”
【Calculating construction plan... Calculation complete.】
【This expansion will consume a total of 38,600,000 Points.】
【Current Points balance: -31,000,000 Points.】
She was already well aware of the System Mall's Points loan function. As long as it was within a certain limit, the system allowed her to buy on credit temporarily, to be repaid gradually once future Point revenues rolled in.
With Terminal Station's current self-sustaining capacity, although these debts looked massive, it was only a matter of time before they were paid off, provided there was a large enough population base.
Three municipal office buildings rose one after another on the empty lot to the east of the main building, echoing the Terminal Station Inn from a distance.
The outline of the commercial district stretched along the paved stone road in front of the main building, with neat storefront frames lining both sides.
Further away, grayish-white residential buildings sprouted like bamboo shoots after rain, standing in neat rows under the dim sky.
Standing by the window on the third floor, Su Wan looked out at the rapidly expanding cluster of buildings, a wave of indescribable emotion washing over her.
It had been barely over three months since she arrived in this world. Starting from a solitary unfinished building, she had now built a real city.
The news of the City Lord's Mansion's imminent relocation spread through the Inner City as if it had grown wings.
To expedite the move, Pei Su immediately ordered personnel to be dispatched from the City Defense Force Headquarters to assist with the relocation of the City Lord's Mansion.
In his study, Zhao Wuji sent out the application for resource reinforcements.
Sitting at his desk, his handwriting steady and his phrasing precise, he detailed the recent signs of High-Level Aberrant activity in the Non-Safe Zones around Panshi City and requested the family to dispatch a Level 5 Ability User to assist.
The moment he clicked send, he let out a long breath.
The boss of Panshi Company and the Director of the Deep Blue Research Institute also returned to their respective headquarters, instructing their subordinates to prepare for the relocation.
Two hours later, the preparations for the relocation of the City Lord's Mansion were fully complete.
Bookshelves, desks, chairs, beds, Old Era collectibles in the display rooms, along with all the staff of the City Lord's Mansion, began transferring to Terminal Station.
The City Defense Force Headquarters, the Deep Blue Research Institute, the Panshi Company Outer City branch, and various departments of the Inner City also converged toward Terminal Station, block by block, like a colony of ants moving house.
Everything was progressing according to plan.
By that evening, the City Lord's relocation was complete, and the core of the entire Panshi City had fully shifted to Terminal Station.
The City Defense Force Headquarters, the Deep Blue Research Institute, Panshi Company, and various municipal departments resumed operations at their new locations in Terminal Station.
Under the organization of the City Defense Force, the residents of the Inner City also began their orderly relocation.
According to the plan, everyone in Panshi City had to finish relocating before the Death Tide descended.
Every resident who came from Panshi City became a tenant of Terminal Station.
That night, Su Wan received a system prompt.
【Ding! It has been detected that the host's Main Quest “Rise of the Shelter - Final Chapter” has met all conditions!】
【Compiling final data... Compilation complete.】
【Population Target: Successfully recruit and accept 10,000 Official Tenants—Met!】
【Supporting Facilities Target: All designated facilities have been constructed and have passed inspection—Met!】
【Comprehensive Evaluation: Perfect completion!】
【Distributing quest rewards...】
【Points +5,000,000! Current Points balance...】
【Unlocked Authority: Large Building Cluster Planning Authority (Activated)】
【Unlocked Authority: Area Control Authority (Activated). The Absolute Safety Zone has been expanded to the entire planned area of the shelter, no longer limited to a single building!】
【Unlocked Blueprint: High-Level Ecological Cycle System (can satisfy the food requirements of over 50,000 people)!】
【Unlocked Blueprint: Integrated Energy Center (solar/biomass/backup energy, satisfying the energy needs of a large-scale base)!】
【Unlocked Blueprint: Water Treatment Plant (daily processing capacity of 5,000 tons)!】
【Unlocked Function: Remote Communication System (can establish stable communication between the shelter and informants stationed outside)!】
【Obtained Item: Large Infrastructure Acceleration Card × 1 (can shorten the construction time of any large infrastructure project by 50%)!】
【Obtained Item: Advanced Supply Crate × 3!】
【Obtained Random Lucky Draw × 2!】
Su Wan looked at the long list of rewards, the corners of her mouth curling up slightly.
The system's chime did not stop there.
【Ding! It has been detected that the host has completed all Main Quests of the novice stage.】
【Current Strength: Level 4 Mid Stage. Scale of Forces: Entire territory of Panshi City. Comprehensive Development Index: Met.】
【Novice stage complete.】
【System is switching to “Regional Hegemony: The Journey Begins” mode.】
【New Main Quest has been generated—】
【Main Quest: Regional Hegemony - First Display of Prowess】
【Quest Objective: Establish the regional influence of the Terminal Station faction within Yongming Province - Yaohui Area - Sector C. The specific targets are as follows—】
【1. Population: Based on the current scale, increase the total population within Terminal Station's sphere of influence to 300,000.】
【2. Faction: Control at least three cities (including Panshi City) within the scope of Sector C.】
【3. Combat Power: Possess an official combat force of no fewer than 500 people, including no fewer than 5 Level 4 or above individuals, and no fewer than 30 Level 3 individuals.】
【4. Reputation: Establish a positive reputation for the Terminal Station faction within Sector C, securing active alliances or submission from at least two neighboring cities.】
【Time Limit: 180 natural days.】
【Quest Reward: 50,000,000 Points;】
【Unlocked Authority: Inter-regional Information Network Coverage;】
【Unlocked...】
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