"Can we have a moment to consider?" Gao Yang asked, finding it difficult to decide.
"Of course. Your temporary passes will grant you access to many areas of this base. I'll arrange private rooms for you to rest. Do you have a car?"
"Yes," Wang Zhi Xue replied.
"Then I'll have the people at the entrance deliver your car to the parking lot at your accommodation. However, this accommodation is only for ten days; after that, you'll need to use points."
She explained everything clearly. Although she wanted them to stay at the base, she didn't force them.
She was confident that once they spent two days at the base, they wouldn't want to leave.
"You mentioned earlier that crystal cores can be exchanged for points, is that right?" Yun Chang took out a bag from his pocket.
These had been found in zombie brains, and he had collected them, thinking they might be useful.
"Yes, would you like to exchange them for points?"
"Yes." Since they were already here, it would be convenient to exchange some points to buy things, even though they didn't lack anything.
"Should we exchange all of them? Won't you keep some for yourselves?"
"What's the point of keeping them? They can't be eaten!" Wang Zhi Xue pouted.
"Are these useful in some way?" Yuan Kai felt that these must be useful, or she wouldn't have said so.
He thought this staff member was very friendly; her attitude was excellent even though they hadn't explicitly said they wanted to stay. Such a person probably wouldn't trick them.
"You don't know yet? Ability users can absorb these crystal cores to replenish and enhance their powers."
Many outsiders had asked this question during this time, which was why she reminded them about keeping some crystal cores for themselves.
It seemed the usefulness of crystal cores wasn't widely known yet, but their Taoyuan Base would not take advantage of others.
"It can be like that?" Wang Zhi Xue looked at the bag in Yun Chang's hand, thinking how fortunate it was that Ah Chang had collected these crystal cores. Otherwise, how much would they have lost?
"Thank you for informing us. Then we'll exchange one-third of them." Yun Chang separated a portion of the crystal cores to hand to the staff member.
"You don't exchange them here. See over there, that line with more people is for exchanging crystal cores for points." She pointed to another area.
They followed her gaze and saw a rather long queue.
"Are they all ability users?" Wang Zhi Xue asked with difficulty. If that were true, it was no wonder this base didn't place much importance on ability users.
When they first entered, they had noticed the queue, but being unfamiliar with the place, they hadn't inquired.
However, looking closer, he noticed that almost everyone was carrying a sword or other weapon at their waist or on their hand.
For a moment, they felt as if they had stumbled onto a wuxia drama set, except their clothing was ordinary modern attire.
If there was any difference, it was that they were exceptionally clean, tidy, and warm, not at all like people living in the apocalypse.
"No, ability users hardly ever come to exchange crystal cores for points. They usually go to the other line, over there, for exchanging points for crystal cores."
Hearing this, they couldn't help but marvel at the comprehensive functions of this administrative hall.
"If we want to take on missions, is it also here?"
Yun Chang suddenly asked. He felt that he might not find a better place than this base. It was the apocalypse, but the people living here were filled with hope.
"For taking on missions, you can use your mobile phones. You only need to come here to turn in completed tasks."
"Thank you!" Although he had decided to stay at this base, he still had three companions, and he needed to consult their opinions.
"No need. I've already applied for your accommodation. Since you're together, I've applied for rooms together, Room 305. Here are the keys. The person who brought you here will take you there.
When you no longer wish to stay, or when your time is up, just return the keys. Please rest well, and we'll meet again later." She handed them a set of keys with a smile.
"Thank you!" Yun Chang thanked her again and took the keys.
When they arrived at the assigned building, they saw a six-story structure. Reaching the third floor, Room 305, and opening the door with the key, they found a suite.
However, this suite had only one living room, one bathroom, and no kitchen. Instead, there were four small bedrooms, each locked from the outside, their interiors unseen.
These four bedrooms had likely been partitioned separately. Yun Chang distributed the keys, and each person took one. They unlocked their respective doors according to the numbers on the keys, revealing four identically laid-out bedrooms.
After inspecting the bedrooms, Wang Zhi Xue went into the bathroom. He casually turned a faucet, and water gushed out, drenching his head.
"Holy cow, there's water!"
"What's wrong?" The other three outside heard his shout and rushed over.
"There's water here, we can take a shower!" He said, turning on the faucet again, and water flowed out.
"There really is water!"
"This base is too amazing! There's electricity, internet, and water. This is just like life before the apocalypse!" Wang Zhi Xue exclaimed.
"The conditions are like this for those staying temporarily. I wonder what conditions they offer to those who join the base," Yuan Kai added.
He knew his companions were tempted. In fact, he himself was no less eager to stay. The current conditions made him even more inclined. He felt that staying at this base would be worthwhile.
"The car seems to have been brought over," Yun Chang heard a honk from below, interrupting their play in the bathroom.
Having been without so much water for so long, they were incredibly excited. They completely disregarded the fact that it was winter and seemed to feel no cold.
"Then Ah Chang and I will go down to get some daily necessities. Later, we'll shower, eat something, and then explore the base," Yuan Kai suggested.
"Alright, you two go ahead. Remember to check if any supplies are missing," Gao Yang cautioned.
As they went downstairs, Yuan Kai asked Yun Chang, "You don't want to leave either, do you?"
"Don't you?" Yun Chang retorted.
"Yes, I think it will be hard to find another place like this in this apocalypse," Yuan Kai sighed.
"Let's see for these two days. If this base is truly as it appears, then we'll stay here!"
"Okay, I think Gao Yang and the others will also be reluctant to leave. After all, Zhi Xue is a gaming enthusiast. Although he can't play online games here, he can still play single-player games!"
Saying this, they exchanged smiles.
The four of them, roommates, had struggled to survive in this apocalypse for so long. Fortunately, they had all awakened their abilities, and they didn't want to be separated for any reason.