About half an hour later, all the resources on the "Roar" had been completely moved.
Apart from scattered daily supplies, food, and water.
They seized 1,450 units of coal, 220 units of crude oil, 2,910 units of iron ore, 420 units of gunpowder, as well as 43 ordinary rifles and several bullets.
There were also several hundred units of basic materials like electronic components, polymer, precision parts, and bio-gel!
And most importantly, a finished Level 1 Cannon, the "Thunder Cannon," along with two matching Thunder Shells!
"We hit the jackpot!"
Jiang Zhixu gleefully looked at the inventory, noting that there were still 270 units of Thunder Ore left, enough to make two more Thunder Shells.
"I originally thought they only had one shell left, but there were actually two, and now they're all mine!"
The two Thunder Shells were the opponent's trump card, meant to turn the tide at a critical moment.
But unexpectedly, Lu Yan's godly shot hit their Power Furnace directly, causing a chain explosion that rendered their entire city useless!
Their decision wasn't wrong because this move did indeed intimidate Jiang Zhixu.
The fragile "Deep Blue" would definitely be scrapped if it took a hit!
If he hadn't suspected that they still had Thunder Shells, he would have ordered the helmsman to be more aggressive long ago.
"Are there no Level 1 modification components in the opponent's city?"
Jiang Zhixu asked Qi Honglang, who had just returned.
"No," Qi Honglang shook his head. Level components are the most expensive and rare items; otherwise, the former City Lord wouldn't have bought only an eighth of a component.
He then said, "Brother Jiang, the convoy brought back a few people. How do you want to handle them?"
Jiang Zhixu frowned at this, "Didn't I say we're not taking in survivors for now?"
Considering that the convoy leader, Wang Haoran, wasn't someone who acted on his own, these people must have something special, so he asked:
"Who are they?"
Qi Honglang replied, "One seems to be a decent surgeon, accompanied by two burdens—his grandson and granddaughter."
"A surgeon?"
Jiang Zhixu raised an eyebrow, "Where are they now?"
"Waiting on the lower level."
"Let's go have a look, and also tell the helmsman to prepare for departure."
If he's a doctor, they might consider taking him in.
The "Deep Blue's" current medical station is quite rudimentary, with only an apprentice doctor whose skills are limited to treating minor illnesses like colds and diarrhea.
...
The doctor was an elderly man in his sixties, with white hair and a gaze that was both helpless and desolate. His gray-white sleeves bore several dark red rust stains.
Behind him were a young man and woman, both around twenty, who seemed well-protected, dressed cleanly and neatly.
Though they tried hard to conceal it, when Jiang Zhixu appeared before them, they couldn't help but show a hint of unease.
But Qi Honglang stopped him.
Jiang Zhixu said, "Our 'Deep Blue' isn't stable, and we weren't planning to recruit survivors from the 'Roar,' but I heard you're a doctor?"
The old doctor lowered his head and replied earnestly:
"Yes, City Lord, ten years ago, I was the Chief of Surgery at the City People's Hospital. Now, I'm a system-certified Exquisite Rank doctor, with two awakened skills, one low-grade and one mid-grade."
To secure a new place for himself and his grandchildren, he was eager to demonstrate his value.
So he shared his character panel with Jiang Zhixu without reservation.
Name: Xia Siyuan
Age: 63
Profession: Doctor (Exquisite Rank)
[Unlicensed Practice]
Quality: Low-grade
Passive Amplification: Due to the lack of official credentials, patients' initial trust in you decreases by 50%, but once your treatment shows initial results, guilt will accelerate the healing of their "moderate and below injuries" by 30%.
Description: "Don't worry, my medical skills are passed down in the family, no need for certificates."
[Draw Medicine to Heal]
Quality: Mid-grade
Passive Amplification: The lack of medical resources has honed your skills, allowing you to master the art of drawing. By sketching the corresponding medicine packaging in front of the patient, there's a chance they will truly experience the effects of the medicine, though they might think you're crazy. (Limited to ordinary-grade medicines)
Trigger Probability: 10%
Description: "Healing is about sincerity and faith. See, you're better now, aren't you?"
When Jiang Zhixu learned that he was an "Exquisite Rank" doctor, he had already decided to take him in.
Unexpectedly, the two random skills were also quite good!
Though these skills seemed a bit odd, their practicality was very high.
The first skill could speed up wound healing, and the second could conjure medicine out of thin air. Coupled with Xia Siyuan's own medical expertise, it wasn't as simple as 1+1+1.
No City Lord could refuse such a doctor—even if he came with two burdens.
Jiang Zhixu showed a satisfied expression, "Alright, you can stay. Honglang, take him to the medical station to start immediately."
They had injured people from the battle, perfect for the doctor to treat.
"Alright." Qi Honglang nodded and gestured for Xia Siyuan to follow him.
"Wait."
Xia Siyuan bowed deeply to Jiang Zhixu and, upon rising, said, "I have another request, hoping the City Lord will agree."
Jiang Zhixu was noncommittal, "Go ahead."
"I hope the City Lord will be merciful and allow them to assist me. They're only apprentice doctors now, but I'll do my best to train them to become proficient doctors as soon as possible."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhixu exchanged a glance with Qi Honglang.
The latter immediately explained, "Our 'Deep Blue' has no slaves, only residents."
So you can't be a slave even if you want to.
Xia Siyuan showed a hint of astonishment.
Since arriving in this world, he had been in raider cities, mostly dealing with raiders, and had never seen a city without slaves.
Even in non-raider cities, many people had to start as slaves and earn their way to becoming residents.
But... isn't this how it should be?
Xia Siyuan was momentarily dazed, memories from ten years ago flooding back. He closed his eyes, suppressing the bitter emotions, and solemnly said four words:
"City Lord's great virtue."
...Is it really considered a great virtue just to have no slaves?
Jiang Zhixu shook his head and said, "Since your grandchildren are apprentice doctors, let them stay by your side and learn."
With that, he bypassed Xia Siyuan and left.
.
Having gained two talents today, Jiang Zhixu was in a good mood.
As he walked with Qi Honglang through the gangway to the driver's cabin, he casually asked, "Honglang, do you know how to upgrade to a Level 2 Mobile City?"
A person's ambition grows exponentially with their status.
Though he had just taken over a Level 1 city, his sights were already set on a Level 2 Mobile City!
The difference between Level 1 and Level 2 is vast.
In terms of city form, Level 1 cities are all square-shaped, at most with a layer of steel plating for defense.
But upon reaching a Level 2 Mobile City, you can start designing its shape!
In terms of firepower, Level 1 cities have only eight cannon ports, with modification component limits at Level 2...
Of course, the "Deep Blue" currently has no Level 2 components.
But Jiang Zhixu believes he will acquire them ahead of time.
Because he is the protagonist.
He's traveled through time and awakened a god-tier talent. If he's not the protagonist, who is?
Finally.
The most crucial difference between Level 1 and Level 2 cities is in population.
The former has a limit of 1,000 people, while the latter can accommodate up to 10,000!
A tenfold difference, with the probability of producing talent also tenfold!
He must become a Level 2 Mobile City as soon as possible.