Chapter 688: First Arrival in the Territory, the City of Money!

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Those humans and marine aliens who once lived in the deep sea have basically been forced to move to the New World due to the increasing intensity of disasters.

Unfortunately, the area of ​​the New World did not increase much in these eight years.

With little land and many people, there are disputes all over the continent.

Although the Tianyuan territory is not warlike, it is often attacked by foreign stragglers because the northern part of the territory is close to the coastline.

Therefore, according to the location distribution, the division of labor among the three major cities is also very clear.

Hope City, which focuses on the territorial economy, is located in the center of the entire territory and has the safest geographical conditions to drive economic development in the territory.

Tianyuan City, which focuses on military development, is located on the west side of the territory close to the dwarves of all nations. There are a large number of military industrial research institutes and large war facilities to guard against dwarf sneak attacks.

Murloc City, which focuses on a special economy, is located in the north of the territory where small-scale wars are most frequent, and its main responsibility is to protect the back of the territory.

Driven by these three cities, there are four major super monopoly companies as enemies, plus hundreds of small and medium-sized development companies.

Tianyuan Territory is extremely balanced and strong in all aspects. Even if the number of people is much smaller than other super territories, it can still firmly occupy a vast land.

At the same time, some small human territories close to the surrounding areas may be independent on the surface, but secretly they have long become affiliated cities of the territories.

Every once in a while, these territories will send caravans with various commodities to Hope City for trading.

Territories from other remote places will also come here to enter Hope City, eager to get opportunities for territory development.

Around this group of "real" migrant population, Hope City has expanded and expanded, and three areas have gradually formed outside the real core city circle.

One is called "Pojun", which is responsible for garrisoning the city defense troops.

One is called "Mingyue", which is responsible for trading, temporary residence, catering, etc. It is a trading place specially opened for foreigners.

One is called "mulberry field", which assists in farming, with hundreds of thousands of acres of fertile land, as well as experimental fields for various novel varieties.

For example, the current location of the station is exactly in Mingyue Town, the outermost part of Hope City.

Although it was just after noon at this time, the sun was high in the sky, bringing with it a rolling heat wave.

But outside the Great Hope Station, there are quite a few people going to other territories, coming to pick up relatives, traveling around selling small commodities, and carrying passengers into the city.

Coming out of the back door of the Wang Quan Guide, he led Huang Xiaojuan and Oreo, and was mixed in with the dense flow of people. It was not until he squeezed out to the exit to verify his identity that Sumo took off the simple mask on his face and breathed a sigh of relief.

He had just arrived in Hope City, and he was already a little uncomfortable.

Compared with the Hope Village eight years ago, the development of Hope City today was so huge that he could no longer recognize any connection between this place and the previous one.

Whether it is Guoshu Mountain or Iron Stone Mountain, these landmarks have all disappeared.

Nowadays, as far as the eye can see beyond the station, there are planned asphalt roads and six- or seven-story high-rise buildings everywhere, giving people a feeling of returning to a civilized era.

What is more familiar is

"Hey, I'm new to you guys. Are you new here?"

"Take a taxi? Take a taxi?"

"Mobbing, rubbing~~"

"If you are going to Mingyue Town or Sangtian Town, I have a three-seater car that can fit you all in. It only takes one transaction point to drive you there, ensuring a full ride experience."

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As soon as they saw the crowd pouring out of the exit gate, the "drivers" who had been waiting at the gate rushed over like bees smelling the fragrance of flowers.

Among them, after seeing that although Somo looks ordinary, his walking posture and temperament are extraordinary.

Most of the drivers with capable cars gathered around and started using all kinds of clichés to solicit customers.

Finding one of them who was more pleasing to the eye, Somo raised his brows and cupped his hands.

When the other party saw this, he immediately happily led the way. After a while, the two of them passed through the twists and turns of the station and arrived in front of a slightly worn-out three-wheeled vehicle in the parking lot.

"Hey, don't think my car is old, but it has many functions!"

With that said, the dark man walked over first and inserted the key.

As he pressed the button on the front of the kinetic energy vehicle, he saw the rear seats begin to slowly change.

First, four poles were raised, and then a curtain-like thing was supported on both sides. When the man pulled it, it just covered the open-air carriage, blocking the harsh sunlight from the outside world.

"Ha, this is really useful!"

After touching the pole and realizing that this thing was not an ordinary iron pole, but an alloy-like substance, Somo couldn't help but take a high look.

To judge the development of a territory, one is to look at the ceiling of cutting-edge technology, and the other is to look at the degree of civilian use of ordinary technology.

Being able to use alloys for passenger drivers outside the station is enough to show how rapidly the current Tianyuan territory is developing.

"Brother, go to Mingyue Town or Sangtian Town. If you go to Mingyue Town, there are two of you and one dog. According to the pricing standard, there are 3 transaction points."

"It's a little further to go to Sangtian, it takes 5 trading points."

Inviting the two people and the dog to sit in the back of the car, the dark-skinned man took out a sign with the "Hope City Public Passenger Price List" printed on it and handed it over.

"Since this is your first time here, don't worry. Now everything is strictly regulated by the territory. For example, the business of black car drivers on our Earth has been cancelled a long time ago!"

"If I charge you one more point, you will complain to the transportation department and I will be arrested and do hard labor tomorrow. How can this be worth it!"

Seeing that Su Mo was concentrating on the explanation behind the price list, the dark-skinned man was not in a hurry. He took out the kettle in the back seat and explained patiently while drinking.

"Okay, then it's troublesome. Let's go to Mingyue Town."

The two places are 40 kilometers apart, and the heat wave is rolling, making people's scalps numb. The charge of 3 points is not high.

Seeing that the dark-skinned man is young, probably only about 24 or 25 years old, his attitude is so gentle and humble.

Su Mo handed back the sign, and his impression of this unfamiliar Hope City also improved a little.

"Okay!"

Not afraid that Su Mo would run away, after hearing the destination, the dark-skinned man turned around and started the car, and began to drive on the asphalt road towards Mingyue Town.

Along the way, Su Mo did not pretend to see some new things along the way, and kept asking questions.

Before long, the two became familiar with each other.

The dark-skinned man's real name is Yang Wu, who joined the territory in the second year of the wasteland.

But at that time, he was only seventeen years old, still young and without any skills, and failed to catch up with the first wave of dividends from the territory's take-off.

This led to the fact that after five or six years, in addition to having the identity of a territory, he also did this extremely ordinary job of a rickshaw driver.

"I am content. With this status, I have surpassed 99% of ordinary people in the wasteland. It is useless to think about anything else!"

"Besides, I pick up customers every day, have food and drink, and can save some money. Where else in the wasteland can I find such a comfortable job as mine!"

Blowing the hot wind in his face, Yang Wu shouted with great enjoyment.

Just like the natives living in the imperial capital in his previous life.

Although they do not have a prominent family background, nor do they have high-paying jobs that everyone envies.

But with just an identity and a dilapidated house, they are enough to surpass ordinary people who work hard for ten or a hundred years.

"Brother Su, you just came to the territory. I am afraid you were a big shot before, otherwise you can't afford the status of our Tianyuan territory"

"Me? I am just an ordinary person, just a little bit lucky to make a fortune"

Looking at Yang Wu turning his head and asking curiously, Su Mo shook his head unhappily and turned his eyes to the rolling farmland beside the asphalt road.

There are magical plants left before he left, plus the subsequent harvest from the tree man territory.

The fields in Tianyuan Territory grow very well, and they are completely self-sufficient and have a certain surplus.

In addition to the food imported from outside, even if there is a disaster, the territory is estimated to have enough surplus food to survive.

"Hey, are these people selling watermelons?"

In hot weather.

Looking along the road, Su Mo couldn't help but marvel when he found that there was a watermelon stall on the side of the road, and many people were standing in front of the door.

This road is the only road from the station to Mingyue Town, and there must be many travelers passing by on the way.

In hot weather, even if the watermelon is sold at a slightly higher price, it must be sold well.

Sure enough.

After hearing the word watermelon, Yang Wu didn't say anything. Huang Xiaojuan, who was sitting on the other side, and Oreo on the ground were sticking out their tongues.

One person and one dog all raised their heads, their eyes full of desire.

"Okay, I'll buy one when we stop the car later."

Instructing Yang Wu to pull over, Su Mo jumped out of the car nimbly and walked all the way to the watermelon stall.

"One pound of watermelon is sold at 10 yuan, which is equivalent to 0.5 points in trading points."

"So, a 15-pound watermelon costs 75 trading points, which is a bit expensive!"

For ordinary people in Qingguo Territory, they can only earn one point a month.

In Tianyuan Territory, although the income has increased, watermelon is still a very expensive consumer product. Most people are reluctant to buy one for a month or so except during festivals.

However, for Su Mo, he can't take these points away, so he doesn't feel bad at all when spending them.

"Sixteen pounds and eight ounces, 84 trading points, 8 trading points for you, thank you for your patronage!"

Compared with the currency "Yuan Coin" in the territory, trading points have stronger purchasing power and are less likely to depreciate.

So when the store owner saw that Su Mo was willing to pay with trading points, he happily rounded off the amount and helped cut it into pieces.

"Wow, Brother Su is really willing to spend money!"

Looking at Su Mo carrying a big bag of watermelons and walking back, Yang Wu licked his dry lips, his eyes full of envy and complexity.

Recalling the last time he ate watermelon, it was last year.

At that time, when the watermelons were almost off the market, Yang Wu was willing to buy half a watermelon to satisfy his craving.

After that, the high price has always been a hurdle in front of him. Many times, even if he has enough money in his pocket to eat a whole one.

He would never be as willing to spend money as Su Mo is now.

However, these complicated emotions disappeared instantly when Su Mo came back and pushed San Ya in front of him.

Looking at the ice chips with white mist on the skin and the bright red flesh inside.

Just one bite into the stomach, the heat will disappear directly, and it will feel refreshed.

Three people and a dog, the 16-jin watermelon should not be finished.

But in the end, despite Yang Wu's distressed look, Oreo still devoured the remaining 10 kilograms of watermelon.

"Brother Su, you have to be frugal with this money, because we need money everywhere in our territory."

After restarting the car, Yang Wu's attitude became better than before, as the watermelon brought them closer, and he began to talk earnestly about the expenses in the territory.

"You are a newcomer. Even if you have a job, you can't afford to buy those houses in the city that cost hundreds of thousands of transaction points and require various restrictions in the short term."

"So, you see, renting a house costs a lot of money."

"Let's not talk about the cheapest houses in the city that cost 500 points a month. Just in Mingyue Town, a single room costs 80 transaction points a month, and you will have to live there for a year. 960 points!"

"After renting a house, you have to pay for food, right? The minimum standard for food for two people and a dog is about 6 transaction points a day, which is more than 200 points a year."

Blowing the hot wind, Yang Wu was still nagging at the beginning, but later he complained like a complaint.

"In fact, renting a house and eating are not so bad, these expenses can be calculated, but the other miscellaneous expenses are more terrifying."

"We hope that although residents in the city do not have living taxes, they have a fixed identity maintenance fee. Depending on your identity price, you also have to pay a tax of 8% of the identity price every month."

"Although there is no depreciation fee for houses, the water and electricity fees, maintenance fees, and foundation taxes are not small in a month."

"You can't walk when you go to other places. You have to pay for taxis. You have to charge your car when you buy it, and you have to pay highway taxes."

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After talking about more than a dozen places that require charges, Huang Xiaojuan was about to have a headache, Yang Wu stopped talking:

"In addition to these, the most important thing is the salary you earn in the territory every month, 25% of which will be included in the territory's natural disaster defense funds, and 25% will be included in the residents' medical insurance."

"Only half of it is actually received!"

After complaining about the existing system of the territory in one breath, Yang Wu looked at Su Mo's slightly changing expression and let out a sigh of relief, feeling much better.

In the eyes of outsiders, the people in these super territories live very comfortably, with large rooms to live in, no worries about food and clothing, and security is guaranteed. They live a life of superiority.

But only they themselves know what a miserable end it will be if they have no money in this territory that only cares about "money".

"We old residents are fine. After the transaction points are cleared, we can still maintain our identity for a year to raise funds."

"But for newcomers like you, once the transaction points on your body are zeroed for more than three days, your identity will be directly confiscated and you will be driven out of the territory."

"And you have to be careful of some outsiders with only temporary identities. Once you fall into the scams they set up, the consequences are unpredictable."

As a large-scale town appeared in sight, Yang Wu's chattering gradually stopped.

"The Mingyue Town is ahead. It's getting late. Brother Su, if you want to rent a house, you still have to make plans early."

"Okay"

The car stopped steadily at the entrance of the village, two people and a dog got off, and Su Mo raised his hand to pay the fare.

"Got it. Come to me anytime if you need a car."

Handing over a handwritten business card, Yang Wu smiled brightly, jumped into the car and drove away.

Obviously, even if he had no ambitions, the rules of this city forced him not to lie down and he had to keep running all the time to maintain various expenses.

"Brother Zong, should we rent a house first?"

Huang Xiaojuan looked a little timid after being told by Yang Wu about the cruelty in the territory.

There is obviously a big gap between here and the beautiful life she imagined before.

Cili Town and Mingyue Town are both towns.

But in comparison, the tallest building in Cili Town is only four stories high, and most of them are bungalows, while the lowest in Mingyue Town is three stories high!

At the same time, even if you stand at the gate of the town, the noise and bustle inside can be faintly transmitted to the outside, which is enough to show the prosperity here.

"Don't worry, let's go in and take a look first."

Looking at the bright moon sign hanging high on the town gate and the energy car going to the city at the town gate, Su Mo took a deep breath slowly and suppressed the impulse in his heart.

According to what Yang Wu said before, if you live in the city, the miscellaneous expenses for a month will add up to at least more than a thousand.

In addition, since renting a house accounts for the majority, identity taxes and food account for a small part.

As a result, many outsiders who have purchased identities have basically rented houses in Mingyue Town and Sangtian Town outside in order to save money, and sit in the energy car going back and forth every morning to work in the city.

"I want to save money, so it seems that I have to rent a house here first"

"Compared with the previous two ruins missions, this time is really hell mode!"

It's like a poor boy who came to the imperial capital from a remote mountain village with a huge sum of "one thousand yuan".

Su Mo thought he could hold on for a while, but he didn't expect that it would be difficult to hold on for a month.

And when he thought about how he would develop to the city center with such status, not only would he have a car and a house, but he would also have to take control of the entire city within a year.

Su Mo couldn't help but laugh, and strode into the town.