Chapter 3

Subsequently, Bufan arrived in front of the SkyNet Connector, preparing to enter the SkyNet area of the Eighth Base City.

The SkyNet is somewhat similar to the internet of the modern world, being a virtual network!

However, in this world, the SkyNet has detached from modern computer keyboards and other hardware. It only requires a mental sensor to create images and enter the virtual world through mental waves.

From Bufan's perspective, this is equivalent to the virtual networks in the virtual online game novels he read in his previous life, where one can roam the world with their mind.

Bufan was not clear about who developed the SkyNet, as it was promoted by the Federation and not operated by individuals.

However, the emergence of the SkyNet has greatly changed the lives of the people in the base cities, especially alleviating the pressure on housing.

At the very least, the originally planned trading markets, stadiums, and other miscellaneous venues within the base city have been demolished and rebuilt into residential buildings!

And various activities of the survivors, such as trading and entertainment, can also be completed within the SkyNet. Since everyone's SkyNet interface is bound to their identity card, transactions within the network can be sufficiently guaranteed in terms of credibility.

Using the dazzling glasses in his room to enter the SkyNet, Bufan instantly felt as if he had arrived in a spacious hall.

This hall was similar to an ancient castle, with rows of rooms in front of it, each with a large name on it.

Trading Area! Entertainment Area! Recruitment Area...

Each door represented a project space within the SkyNet of the Eighth Base City, marked in both English and Chinese.

After some thought, Bufan walked to the door of the Recruitment Area and slowly pushed it open. Then, he felt as if he had arrived in front of an alternative city.

He saw that in front of him, various buildings were spread out, and each building had a different style. For example, the one in front of him was a four-story ancient Chinese pavilion, while the one on his left was a Baroque-style building.

In addition, on the streets below the buildings, there were many people walking back and forth, just like in a modern market.

"Cotton Squad is recruiting a strength-type warrior, requiring at least a third-rank Warrior. We will set out for the W-12 area in the west of the city in three days to clear the area. Those interested, please contact us quickly!"

"I am a second-rank speed-type Warrior, seeking companions to go to the N-3 area in the north of the city for harvesting. Brothers, come on over!"

"Tourist group to the E-7 area in the east of the city is now officially accepting sign-ups. Handsome guys and beautiful girls, sign up quickly! Limited slots, first come, first served!"

As Bufan walked down the street, listening to the constant calls from both sides, his originally curious expression gradually turned bitter.

In the Recruitment Area, there are two ways to recruit. One is to pay expensive credit points to the SkyNet AI, which will help you send out recruitment ads and even analyze suitable candidates more precisely before sending the information. This method is not only convenient and fast but also ensures the credibility of the target candidates.

The other method is much simpler: you can shout out your recruitment in a crowded area and form a wild team. However, with this method, the quality of the recruits you get is entirely up to your luck.

However, Bufan realized after entering that it seemed he did not even have the qualifications to join such a wild team.

Even these low-level wild teams have combat requirements, such as the team that just called out, which required a third-rank Warrior.

The combat levels are a system used by the Federation and survivors to measure people's strength in the post-apocalyptic world!

The lowest level is Warrior, followed by Fighter, Master, Grandmaster, King, and so on, with each level divided into nine stages!

Warrior is the lowest combat level. Due to his atavistic constitution, Bufan's combat level is quite awkward, not even reaching the first stage, meaning he is a zero-stage Warrior.

Only now did Bufan understand why his predecessor always stayed at home and was unwilling to interact with others, as someone like him was considered a cripple among cripples!

Not even meeting the standards to join a wild team, let alone applying to formal organizations.

And the reality confirmed his suspicions. After circling the entire street, Bufan did not find a single job he could apply for.

He had also boldly asked a few people, but when they learned of his combat level, he only received cold stares and ridicule.

"Is my post-apocalyptic journey going to end here? Next, will I become a homeless wanderer in the post-apocalyptic world? Then, will I die a miserable death in the mouths of zombies and mutated beasts?"

After several unsuccessful attempts, Bufan sat dejectedly on a nearby bench, silently thinking to himself.

"Should I seek help from that sister?" Bufan suddenly remembered that his predecessor had a genius sister, and a glimmer of hope arose in his heart.

However, the memories inherited from his predecessor instantly shattered his fantasy, as they clearly told him that his sister, Buyan, did not get along with his predecessor. They only met once a year on their parents' anniversary, and the rest of the time, they had no communication.

Buyan stubbornly believed that Bufan's ordinariness led to their parents' deaths. Without Bufan, her world would have been colorful and happy. Therefore, she blamed Bufan for their parents' deaths. Additionally, since she was raised in the base school, she and Bufan spent little time together, and their relationship had become almost non-existent.

Moreover, over the three hundred years of the post-apocalyptic world, many people's views on emotions had become very distorted. For example, the concept of family no longer existed in many people's minds.

According to Bufan's knowledge, in the base, women selling themselves is a legal matter, and their reason for doing so is not for survival but for rewards!

The base encourages childbirth and gives special treatment to pregnant women, taking care of them throughout their pregnancy. Additionally, after the child is born, if the child's potential passes the test, the pregnant woman will receive a substantial reward!

Moreover, they can freely choose whether to raise the infant themselves or leave it entirely to the base to raise!

Such a society has led to people's increasingly indifferent views on emotions, with many considering children a burden. Families like Bufan's, who have their own children and form complete families, are already a minority.

While Bufan was in a dilemma, in a luxurious room with an Eastern ancient style, the images of two women slowly materialized.

"Hey, Sister Meier, the guy we're looking for seems to have entered the SkyNet!" A cute young girl read her message prompt and suddenly exclaimed.

Beside her, a stunningly beautiful woman with a fiery figure suddenly raised her head, revealing her flawless, perfect face. She showed a look of surprise and then smiled, saying softly, "Perfect, after searching high and low, we finally caught this little guy. Let's proceed according to our plan!"

"Alright, Sister Meier, but when I find him, I'll give him a good scolding for wasting so much of our time, hmpf!" The cute young girl continued to set up the SkyNet AI while angrily speaking to the stunningly beautiful woman.

Xue Meier did not respond, only smiling as she watched the little beauty's actions, waiting for Bufan to fall into the trap.