Official website of Wasteland OL.
During the peak period of offline, a fresh post was on the hot list at lightning speed and became a hot topic among countless players and cloud players.
Ye Shi: "Big news!
A mutant with a prosthetic body was found in Jinhe City!
!"
In the post, Ye Shi exaggerated the dangerous situation at that time and how he cleverly killed the opponent and escaped.
In addition, several restricted pictures were attached to the post. Although they were processed by the system's own filter, they still required age verification information to view.
However, what disappointed Ye Shi was that the situation where a group of fans shouted 666 did not appear in his post.
Instead, there was a booing.
Tyrannosaurus Warrior: "You can fight evenly even with six god suits, that's too lame!"
Cheerful Netizen: "That's right!"
Professor Yang, King of Lightning: "It's better to wear it than to identify it! (Funny)"
Ye Shi: "Fuck! You talk easy, go and kill one and try!"
Professor Yang, King of Lightning: "That's easy, give me a helmet and I'll show you my skills right away. (Smirk)"
Ye Shi: "#@%￥!"
Lao Bai: "Haha, that mutant transformed by prosthetics is still a bit good, he can run and jump after taking a charged shot from a Gauss rifle, and he swung a half-chain saw and banged several parts of our brother Ye Shi's power armor."
Quit Smoking: "Wait, I remember that it was not dropped?"
Fang Chang: "Catch an honest man alive."
Kuangfeng: "(Slanting smile)"
Teng Teng: "(╯▽╰)"
Ye Ten: "T.T"
Tail: "Wait a minute... Si, are we running too far south?! (#ﾟДﾟ)"
Sisi: "I thought the south was the south of Luoxia Province... After all, wouldn't it be too obvious if it was the south of River Valley Province? (Guilty)"
Roushan Big Bun: "Sure enough, it's too difficult. T.T"
Aoao Zhima Lake: "Ahaha... Actually, surviving on a deserted island is quite interesting, pat on the head."
Crow: "Surviving on a deserted island?! Where on earth did you go? Σ(°△°|||)"
Sisi: "Phuket Island, anyway, we are repairing the ship... By the way, there are crabs as big as a small house here, which should not be considered cracked claw crabs, but it's a pity that the photos can't be uploaded. (￣～￣;)"
Fun Commander: "Shocked..."
What can I do with you: "I laughed, the picture can't be clicked at all, so you just made it up? Trash!"
The post is full of joy.
Although there are many good brothers who tease Ye Shi for having such a hard time wearing power armor, most players still recognize his strength.
It is not easy for the perception system to kill back even when being approached. In theory, mutants are far superior to humans in terms of strength, constitution, and agility. Power armor can provide high damage reduction, but it is not invincible after all.
Apart from the teasing voices, most players' discussion focuses on the game itself.
That is, the ridiculously strong mutants that appear in the new map!
As early as the launch of the server, the old players of the A test have experienced the horror of the mutants' combat power.
If it weren't for the crew of the Trailblazer who killed the beasts in the plot, they would probably have no way to deal with the mutants on Street 76 with just the manpower and equipment at that time.
At that time, everyone discussed on the forum that considering the intelligence level and physical fitness, the strength of the mutants should probably be comparable to that of level 40 or 60 monsters.
After all, they are not animals like the Claw Crab that can only rush up when hit, but primates with learning ability.
Not only can they make their own iron tube rifles and Molotov cocktails, but they can also put nails and gunpowder into cans to make traps such as tripwires and mines.
And now, these mutants are not carrying those homemade iron tube rifles.
Not only do they have vehicles and modified prostheses specially designed for their body size, they even have radio commands and simple, crude but effective tactical coordination.
The strength of this 10,000-person mutant tribe is probably far more outrageous than that of a 100-person mutant tribe.
Of course, even if it is a serious discussion, it is inevitable that there will be some improper content.
Luo Yu: "Speaking of which, I also saw another kind of mutant here. The locals call them hybrids, probably similar to orcs? They occasionally appear in the settlements of survivors. They look about the same size as humans, but they don't have penises, or in other words, they don't have primary sexual characteristics."
Sisi: "?"
Fang Chang: "???"
Luo Yu: "Uh, why are you posting question marks... Can't we discuss this? (Guilty)"
Fang Chang: "Well, it's not that we can't discuss it."
Sisi: "It's just... how did you know?"
Tail: "!
! Expand on the story! (✪ω✪)"
Luo Yu: "???"
Elf King Fugui: "As expected of Luo Yu, Lao Na calls him a good guy. (Funny)"
Canyon Fleeing Mole: "Although they are both eating, they are completely different, right? (Funny)"
Construction Site Boy and Brick: "Hahahaha, Big Eyes gave a thumbs up."
Debt Big Eyes: "Damn! What's wrong with me?"
Yin Lena: "Thank you, I was offended. (Fist Hard Limited Edition Funny.jpg)"
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Shelter No. 404.
In the browsing room on the B4 floor, Chu Guang, sitting in front of the computer, was looking at the report submitted to him by Lao Bai.
In fact, before receiving this report, he had already learned about the whole process of what happened last night from the forum post.
However, compared with the bragging narration of Ye Shi and the sabotage of a group of good brothers, the report written by Lao Bai was obviously much more professional and rigorous.
It not only contains the plan and complete process of the entire operation, but also reports in detail the entire process of their contact with the Iron Tower Organization.
According to the members of the "Iron Tower" organization, the Torch Church did not immediately contact the local survivors after arriving in Jinhe City, but first found the local mutant tribe "Qi".
This happened two years ago.
And the year before last, that is, in the 211th year of the Wasteland Era, the year he just woke up in the wasteland. The Torch Church sent an apostle to Qingquan City, and hired local mercenaries through the middleman White Shark in the Pirate Bay Tavern to search for Shelter No. 117 and the black box in it.
At present, White Shark has been controlled by the Guards Corps and has become one of the "informants" of the Alliance in Boulder City, so this part of the intelligence has naturally been unlocked.
Combined with the statements provided by the Iron Tower Organization, they are basically consistent.
Later, the Torch Church provided limited weapons and intelligence support to the Bone Chewing Tribe through the Boulder City as a springboard. It was not only for the black box of Shelter No. 117, but also for the plan to carry out missionary activities in Jinchuan and the river valley at the same time.
However, the group of plunderers was really hopeless, and they encountered a blizzard in the winter, and lost the right time, place and people. They not only played themselves to death, but also forcibly created a "new alliance" in the wilderness.
At that time, the Iron Tower Organization tried to win the help of the nobles of Boulder City, but those guys didn't even look down on the country bumpkins in the northern suburbs, let alone the country bumpkins from other provinces.
According to Lao Bai's report, according to Li Jinrong, the envoys they sent to Boulder City didn't even see the then director of the City Hall, and were directly sent away by the gatekeeper.
However, it may be precisely because of the arrogance of those old nobles that the Torch Church also did not get their attention. On the contrary, since the interests of the Stone City were focused on the south at that time, the ambitions of the missionaries aroused the vigilance of the "noble merchants" headed by Weijia.
Many plantations in Jinchuan Province were actually remotely controlled by the industrialists of the Stone City, which "to a certain extent" restricted the expansion plan of the Torch Church.
However, with the rise of the alliance, the decline of the Stone City and the old noble forces, the cheap agricultural products produced by the river bank in Luoxia Province gradually flowed into the southern part of the Valley Province as the front line advanced, and this insignificant inhibitor was soon removed.
This happened outside the vision of the alliance.
Now the Torch Church has almost included the entire Jinchuan Province in its sphere of influence, and the "Qi" tribe has become a staunch ally of the Torch Church.
And this part of the information is basically consistent with the information that Chu Guang had previously investigated through the Guards Corps.
Not only that, the man named Li Jinrong also provided a clue that he did not expect.
That was the first stop of the Torch Church after arriving in Jinhe City, which was the "Champion" Biopharmaceutical Research Institute. And that place was exactly the coordinates provided to him by the academy!
So what exactly is that research institute?
Now Chu Guang is more and more convinced that the academy is using him to do something.
Is it to use him to get rid of the Torch Church?
Or is it just to divert his attention from Luoxia Province or the Great Desert, or other things.
Those guys have too many ideas, he really can't guess.
Sometimes Chu Guang even suspects that even the accidental encounter between the Beacon Team and the Burning Corps at the edge of the Wandering Swamp was arranged by an invisible hand...
"Mutants transformed by prosthetics..."
Tap his forehead lightly with his index finger, Chu Guang, who was leaning on the chair, thought for a long time, and suddenly spoke.
"Xiao Qi, help me contact Yin Bos."
Since you can't make up your mind, you might as well ask the experts for their opinions first.
Almost at the same time as he finished speaking, a clear and pleasant voice came.
"Okay, Master... Ah, Yin Bos is still in the operating room. His assistant told Xiao Qi that it will take about 15 minutes."
It should be the player who is doing the operation.
Chu Guang said.
"Tell him not to rush and finish the work first."
"Got it!"
Xiao Qi, who was sitting on the table, saluted playfully.
Hearing the energetic voice, Chu Guang couldn't help but smile, and the solemnity between his eyebrows couldn't help but dissipate a little. He stretched out his index finger and rubbed its little head.
"Can you help me get a cup of tea?"
Xiao Qi, who was enjoying the massage on his head, nodded happily.
"Well! Leave it to Xiao Qi!"
Chu Guang always felt that the smile was not that simple, but he didn't take it too seriously.
Not long after, the door of the browsing room opened, and Ya Ya, holding a cup of black tea, walked in in a hurry.
"Oh, oh! Dear administrator, here is the black tea you asked for!"
Hearing this out-of-line speech, Chu Guang almost choked on his own saliva, but he managed to maintain the dignity of the camp boss and nodded seriously.
"Thank you, just put it here."
It was getting harder and harder to hold back in front of the players.
"Okay!"
Yaya smiled happily and floated out the door like a gust of wind.
It can be seen that the task rewards are not small.
Chu Guang glanced at the black tea on the tray and sighed.
"Xiao Qi."
A certain figure sitting at the corner of the table tilted his head pretending to be stupid.
"Hmm?"
Chu Guang: "..."
Forget it.
At least Yaya is a more serious one among all the players, and he won't add some weird things to the drink.
If a few "filial sons" brought it up, even if Xiao Qi was watching next to him, he would definitely hesitate.
Chu Guang took a sip of the tea.
Some milk was added to the black tea, and the tea tasted very light, but it was slightly sweet, different from what he usually brewed himself, and different from what Alyssa invited him to drink.
When he took the teacup in his hand, he found a note on the tray, with funny and sloppy handwriting on it.
[Black tea with sugar cubes and milk, I hope it suits your taste. Even if you are busy, don't stay up late, and pay attention to rest. (^_～)]
This guy.
Chu Guang smiled and shook his head, but his heart was warm.
Even if the motive is to brush up the favorability and unlock the hidden task, it feels good to be cared for by others.
He had been in Boulder City a few days ago, and only came back from there yesterday. The whole person was like a wound spring, and he didn't stop for a moment.
He suddenly thought that maybe it was not just this cup of black tea, and asking him to wait for 15 minutes might also be a kind of consideration?
Although he couldn't imagine Yin Bosi being considerate, according to his visit to the Giant Stone Military Industry, prosthetic transformation surgery usually didn't require that guy to be present.
Standing in the operating room and watching the engineers "cut open the intestines" of the organism was just a bad taste of a certain AI.
Looking at things from a different angle brought unexpected fun. Chu Guang decided to put work aside for the time being while waiting for Yin Bosi. While tasting the sweet black tea, he sorted out the memories of his time in Giant Stone City that were not related to work.
Perhaps it was because of the black tea in his hand that his first thought was of Elisa.
The young girl occasionally asked him management-related questions during her free time. As a token of gratitude for the disturbance, she would politely offer him cups of hand-brewed tea and share extra cookies she had baked.
The polite and endearing girl was adored by everyone, especially the aunties in the city hall kitchen, who treated her like their own daughter. They often taught her cooking techniques, and she enthusiastically soaked up these previously unfamiliar skills, never seeming to tire.
A thirst for knowledge was a remarkable trait.
Chu Guang always had a hunch that she might become someone extraordinary in the future. This conviction grew stronger when he learned she had resolved to study at Camp 101 alongside Xiao Yu and Pain. The three seemed to have forged a deep bond during the festivities, and Xiao Yu even mentioned introducing her to Boss Xia.
Elisa's curiosity about mercenary life suggested they might become good friends.
The thought of Boss Xia suddenly weighed on Chu Guang's conscience. According to Xiao Yu, she was working on something "incredible" and had skipped the festival to focus on it. Though Xiao Yu didn't elaborate, Chu Guang guessed it was likely related to power armor. Perhaps he shouldn't have joked about asking her to build one—she'd clearly taken it seriously. He rarely pushed anyone beyond their limits, whether locals of this world or players from another. That the once carefree, food-loving slacker had become so diligent, even skipping such a lively event, was beyond what he'd ever expected…
"It seems I've disturbed you."
The abrupt voice emanated from the desk, where Yin Bosi, half-submerged in a holographic beam, bowed slightly. His azure-glowing eyes flickered with playful mockery.
Setting down his teacup, Chu Guang met his gaze. "No, I was waiting for you."
"Is that so?" Yin Bosi smiled with refined elegance. "Then, Honorable Administrator, how may I serve you?"
Without speaking, Chu Guang flicked a finger, transmitting combat footage captured by the Burning Legion. The grotesque mutilated corpse of a Super Mutant, soaked in gore, appeared. Yin Bosi's expression twisted into fascination, as though admiring a macabre masterpiece.
"Ah… the scent of blood. What did I tell you?" he murmured, stroking his chin.
Ignoring the AI's theatrics, Chu Guang cut to the chase. "Your thoughts on these cybernetics."
"Hard to discern much from photos alone…" Yin Bosi swiped through images, his tone analytical yet intrigued. "But the design philosophy is inventive—almost tailor-made for Super Mutant physiology."
The implication was clear: these weren't scavenged implants but purpose-built enhancements. Whoever backed these mutants possessed not only advanced cybernetic expertise but also the production capacity to implement it. Chu Guang frowned. What unsettled him wasn't the technology itself, but what it revealed. The Torch Church hadn't started enhancing mutants upon arriving in Jinchuan Province—this battle-ready gear suggested a mature, systemic collaboration. Those fanatics had likely been merging their deranged ideology with mutant tribes across the wasteland long before, feeding them resources and upgrading them into engineered horrors.
"It seems trivial details escape neither of us," Yin Bosi remarked, savoring Chu Guang's expression. "Shall I skip the redundant warnings?"
"I'll keep that in mind," Chu Guang replied, shifting topics. "What of the equipment I tasked you to develop?"
"Ah, I was just about to report!" Yin Bosi raised a finger, conjuring a hologram of an imposing rifle. Accompanying text scrolled alongside it:
The XB-1 Heavy Rifle—bulky, with a foregrip resembling a P90's—boasted a ludicrous 19mm caliber, firing .75-caliber rounds continuously. Though its classification as a rifle was debatable (technically avoiding the 20mm cannon threshold), its purpose was unambiguous.
Chu Guang stared. A bolter?!
"XB-1 Heavy Rifle—Giant Rock Military Industries' latest masterpiece! And as always, excellence defines our craft," Yin Bosi declared proudly. "Notably, its rocket-propelled ammunition undergoes secondary acceleration post-firing, requiring a 10-meter safety distance. Optimal range: 100-300 meters. The damage mechanism? Think shaped-charge metallurgical jets—armor-piercing brilliance. Not recommended for baseline humans unless paired with heavy exoskeletons, power armor, or muscle-enhanced Awakened. Overkill against regular foes, but perfect for Super Mutants, regenerative mutants, or light vehicles. Three distinct reports per shot—hence my proposal: 'The Howler.'"
"No objections… though rename it 'Bolter,'" Chu Guang interjected.
Yin Bosi paused, then brightened. "Splendid! Aptly visceral!"
Too apt, Chu Guang thought, suppressing a grimace. The resemblance was uncanny.
"Truly, serving you is my greatest privilege," Yin Bosi fawned. "Now, this prototype has passed lab tests. I'd like field data from the frontlines before finalizing the 'Anti-Mutant Exoskeleton' and 'Anti-Mutant Cybernetics.'"
"Consider it done," Chu Guang nodded. "I'll deploy the Jungle Corps to Jinchuan to support the Burning Legion. They'll assist your experiments. You may issue secondary missions via the terminal I provided—though heed this: they'll assess orders independently. Use that authority judiciously."
Yin Bosi gaped, stunned. In over a century, no organic had granted him such operational freedom—not even his creator, Fang Ming. Yet here was this human, entrusting him without hesitation.
"You… honor me beyond measure," he stammered, holographic form flickering with emotion. Perhaps I should gift him X-17… No, better not risk shortening his lifespan.
Watching the AI's erratic flickers, Chu Guang narrowed his eyes. A whisper from Xiao Qi—the assistant drone perched on his desk—voiced shared concern: "Master… is this really wise?"
Truthfully, Chu Guang wasn't sure. This world's AI defied his comprehension, and he was still learning. But Yin Bosi—an AI designed by AIs, unique within the Alliance—might be worth the gamble.
"…Keep close watch on him," he murmured.
Xiao Qi's optic lens dimmed in acknowledgment. "Understood."