The guide had already changed the topic:
"If your supplies consistently reach level six... well, perhaps you could alter the layout of the Three Towers exploration."
Wen Xishu knew that since the guide had shifted the topic, he couldn’t provide the exact time.
As for supplies... according to the bunker’s rules, supplies are converted into corresponding merit points.
Wen Xishu hadn’t calculated how many merit points he had; supplies are the main motivation for most people when exploring the Three Towers. But for Wen Xishu, supplies were somewhat insignificant.
What mattered to him were facilities, technology, and items.
But now, he realized the importance of supplies. Yes, if he consistently brought supplies that "could sustain a layer of the bunker for seven days" and "explored frequently."
That would mean he alone could support the output of several residential layers of the bunker.
In this way, perhaps more people could turn to exploring the Deceit Tower.
But Wen Xishu didn’t think this was realistic.
"Facing the right thing and the easy thing, people may not choose the right thing, a teacher once told me. So...the solution to the Great Devouring probably requires waiting for someone skilled at climbing the Deceit Tower."
The guide didn’t speak, just looked at Wen Xishu with a meaningful smile.
Wen Xishu then looked at the guide:
"Is this all the reward I receive for exploring the Three Towers this time?"
"Yes, I’m afraid you didn’t get any items, sequences, or runes. But you clearly obtained something currently more important than those."
Wind City. Wen Xishu knew the guide was referring to Wind City. Indeed, this was a highly valuable reward.
Wen Xishu nodded. After confirming everything, he prepared to return to the bunker. This journey had taken longer than he expected.
He also needed to talk to Albert and learn more about the details of the Great Devouring.
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...
The bunker.
When Wen Xishu finally returned to the headmaster’s office, everything was as pleasant as before.
Jabbar respectfully poured hot tea and prepared warm towels.
"You’ve had quite a journey, Wen. This trip took three days; it must have been quite an interesting one. Did you grow from it?"
Growth was certain.
But it was unclear how much, as Wen Xishu left the scene early. Whether Four’s Evil would truly give him attributes at the last moment remained uncertain.
"Just average, not much different from before. Another mediocre level six completion, I still haven’t made much progress," Wen Xishu replied modestly.
Jabbar smiled gracefully:
"Wen, you indeed are a genius. Did you bring anything back for the bunker this time?"
"A library, level six, nothing rare," Wen Xishu responded.
Jabbar suddenly widened his eyes:
"Really? On which layer? Ah...I always felt our school library has too few books. I love reading deeply."
Wen Xishu appreciated Jabbar’s reaction:
"On the second floor."
Jabbar:
"Wonderful, the houses on the third and the first floors are quite cheap. I no longer need to worry about not being able to buy a house on the eleventh floor."
"I can imagine, Wen, your prestige will rise again. People will be grateful for enjoying facilities originally exclusive to the twelfth floor."
"However, your actions might lead to more content in the cultural exams at our school in the future. Ah, might the people on the lower floors of the bunker resent you instead?"
Wen Xishu laughed:
"No wonder the headmaster likes using you, Jabbar. You certainly know how to talk; each time I return to the bunker, you make me feel incredibly comfortable."
Wen Xishu drank hot tea, washed his face, and said:
"But Jabbar, I need to see the headmaster urgently."
Jabbar was slightly surprised:
"Alright, the headmaster happens to be at the Security Bureau. Wait a moment."
Clearly, the headmaster being at the Security Bureau meant he had important matters to attend to, but Jabbar judged accurately; he believed Wen’s urgent matter must be significant.
So Jabbar quickly contacted the headmaster.
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...
The Bunker Security Bureau’s third director was dead. Someone had to replace him.
Reaching the position of director of the Security Bureau Affairs Bureau was basically the peak within the bunker.
Appointing officials of this rank required the bunker’s highest rulers, the Elder Council.
The headmaster was originally dealing with the Elder Council, but after receiving Jabbar’s call, he immediately bid farewell to those old comrades who had consolidated the bunker with him.
This surprised the supreme rulers of the bunker within the Elder Council.
Albert trusted Jabbar’s judgment, knowing Jabbar’s precision in choosing words.
Thus, he speculated that Wen Xishu must have brought some crucial intelligence.
So he quickly rushed to the school office. He seemed to have a premonition.
Of course, the moment he entered the office, Albert switched to his usual carefree, laughing demeanor:
"Ah, hahahaha, Jabbar said you brought back another level six facility and placed it arbitrarily on the second floor. That’s great."
Albert walked into the office and dropped into his chair without caring about his image.
Wen Xishu thought about how to start, but considering he had many doubts seeking answers himself, he directly said:
"Headmaster, the Great Devouring is coming."
In that instant, the smiles on Albert’s and Jabbar’s faces froze entirely.