Fu Yunting struggled to control the energy released by the crystals.
The machine's red grid had reached the top.
The guard captain was incredulous, "Are you really a seventh-tier? I couldn't tell, you're quite skilled!"
Fu Yunting was hit by him and immediately showed displeasure.
When you're hit by a dead pig, you're probably not in a good mood either.
Fu Yunting's mood was exactly like that now.
Jiangnan and Jiangbei had also successfully passed the seventh-tier test.
Three seventh-tier ability users appearing at once was explosive news for any base.
The people of the base quickly cast envious glances at them.
"Seventh-tier, it seems there are no female slaves. If we can seize this opportunity, we can leave the first level!"
"Someone beat me to it last time, I have to seize the chance this time."
"They are new to the base, they will definitely need a lot of subordinates!"
Every time a new high-tier appeared, new armed squads would emerge.
Armed squads had the most authority here. They were responsible for searching and defending, and their power was much greater than elsewhere.
The stronger a team was, the greater its say in the base.
They could get priority for supplies and equipment.
The other teams were almost full, and even if one could join, they could only start from the very end.
But the addition of these three meant at least one more team would be formed.
At least a hundred people could be assigned to a team, which was an opportunity!
Fu Yunting and his companions instantly became sought-after.
Even the guard captain wanted to ride Fu Yunting's good luck.
"Brother, you really weren't lying. I didn't expect you to be seventh-tier!"
"Yes, can we visit the base now?"
"Don't rush, you're so capable, I naturally have to take you to see the boss first. We've just received a lot of captives, you can pick a few you like to command. Come with me!"
Fu Yunting saw that some people did indeed have leashes around their necks.
Those were captured prisoners and people who had made mistakes within the base.
The guard captain said excitedly, "We just received some supplies a few days ago, you can pick for yourselves. I saw some good items that haven't been taken yet."
The guard captain, in order to get closer to them, proactively offered them favors.
He also explained the usage of slaves.
"They are very useful for farming and cleaning, and also for fulfilling physiological needs, but you have to choose carefully. Some look honest but are actually very strong offensively, they just hide it."
"At that time, you'll need to tame them before enjoying them, but these people usually look quite good too."
"And then there's the part about making them into meat."
"Actually, our base is quite humane, but with hundreds of thousands of mouths to feed, there are bound to be times when food is scarce, and at those times, they have to be sacrificed."
Fu Yunting had never eaten human flesh in his life.
These people had started to gnaw on their own kind.
They were faster than zombies!
To curry favor with the seventh-tier ability users, the guard captain even abandoned his post and took Fu Yunting around the base.
To get closer to Fu Yunting, he deliberately took the three of them on a tour of the base.
The guard captain gave them a few bottles of water.
"What do you think of our environment? It's not bad, right?"
"I'm very curious, it's freezing outside now, why is it so warm inside? Do you have electricity?"
"Of course! Our biggest advantage is electricity!"
Could it be nuclear power generation?
Fu Yunting asked, "Is it a nuclear power plant?"
"Not exactly. In winter, we burn all sorts of energy here, and we have abundant energy, natural gas, as well as hydroelectric and wind power."
"It was damaged at first, but it was quickly repaired, so our base has always been relatively comfortable."
So the power system still works.
Fu Yunting exchanged a look with the Jiangnan brothers.
The two understood.
When it's time to act, avoid the power station. If it can be preserved intact, don't damage it.
A voice came into Fu Yunting's ear:
[Brother, it's done, the terrain has been completely mapped out, there's something 300 meters underground, you just need to go a bit deeper, and let your abilities permeate a bit more.]
Fu Yunting said, "As a seventh-tier, I won't be living with them, will I? I'm a bit of a neat freak, and I hope for a good living environment."
"Don't worry, I'll take you to see the boss right away!"
The guard captain spoke into his earpiece, "This is Guard Captain Cao Feng. Three seventh-tier ability users have joined. I'm taking them to see the boss. Where is the boss?"
[On the fifth floor, by the meat pit.]
"Received!"
Cao Feng smiled, "The boss is downstairs, I'll take you. We're companions from now on, and I'm your guide, right? We should help each other, and if something happens to me in the future, you can't ignore it."
"Okay, I'll help you once."
A cold smile flashed across Fu Yunting's lips.
The elevator descended to the fifth underground level. As soon as the door opened, a pungent odor assailed them, making Fu Yunting cover his nose and mouth.
Jiangnan narrowed his eyes, "What are you doing here?"
"Oh, they're all captives, these are the ones left over, but they can't be disposed of for a while, so they have to be kept here."
"These things are a waste of resources, but sometimes they can be put to good use."
Cao Feng even smiled at them.
In his understanding, the apocalypse was a dog-eat-dog world, and snatching good finds was normal.
But to Fu Yunting and the others, it was completely abnormal.
Jiangnan and Jiangbei had never engaged in such activities when they organized their base.
The scene shocked both of them.
The boss of the base was a tall and burly man with a full beard.
He held five beautiful women and children by the hand.
Beside him, a plump and alluring woman was nestled in his arms.
"Are these the new arrivals? They're quite good-looking."
The woman sized up Fu Yunting from head to toe. The last time she saw such a handsome man was on TV.
Despite capturing so many people every day, she had never seen such a prize.
It's a pity he's seventh-tier; if he were useless, it would be easy.
Fu Yunting was annoyed by her naked gaze.
He had never experienced anything like this.
Fu Yunting immediately cursed, "Take back your drool, old woman."
"Wh-what did you say? Who are you calling an old woman?"
The woman couldn't believe it. She was only thirty-one, in her prime, and hardly looked like an old woman.
The woman deliberately puffed out her chest, shaking her proud ample bosom.
Fu Yunting said indifferently, "Just because it's big doesn't mean it's beautiful. Some people are charming, some are slutty, do you understand what I mean?"
"Who are you calling slutty! What makes you think you're so great, a newcomer, to talk to me like that? Do you know who I am?"
As soon as she finished speaking, the bearded man next to her slapped her.
She almost fell into the meat pit.
The man cursed, "Damn it, I'm in charge here, what are you yapping about, you slut?"