This situation only occurred when Wu Hao was first building the base. Once the base was on track and the equipment for compressing waste and debris was successfully developed, the subsequent expansion of the base became much smoother, with progress accelerating many times over compared to before.

In addition to the equipment that could compress debris into various specifications and structural shapes of construction materials, there was also a type of ore smelting equipment. This equipment was the same metal material smelting machinery mentioned earlier. It was because of these machines that the intelligent brain could control these automated devices and related robots for base expansion in Wu Hao’s absence.

In the months since Wu Hao joined, the construction progress naturally became faster. During these months, Wu Hao made numerous trips back and forth between the base, transporting a large amount of raw materials and supplies.

Among these supplies, the majority were steel and other metal materials. After all, the base’s construction relied heavily on metals. Additionally, the steel Wu Hao purchased from outside was generally subjected to a new round of refinement.

If the steel purchased from outside was used directly for building the interior of the base, its strength would not meet Wu Hao’s requirements.

Most of the steel Wu Hao bought from outside was the most common type available on the market. High-quality steels, such as special steels, were not something Wu Hao could easily acquire, even with money.

Therefore, he could only buy the most ordinary steel, and it was in the form of unprocessed steel ingots. This form was more space-efficient and convenient for Wu Hao to transport back to the base for secondary processing.

Since Wu Hao’s telekinetic power had reached 100 tons after this evolution, he could transport more items than before with each trip between the outside and the base.

For this reason, Wu Hao even had the intelligent brain expedite the production of a larger spacecraft for transport.

This spacecraft, lacking a power system, had a large internal space and was relatively light. Every time, Wu Hao could transport dozens of tons of steel ingots and other metal materials from the outside.

As the quantity of steel and other metals transported in the past few months had increased severalfold compared to before, Wu Hao did not only purchase raw materials within the **** region. Nearly half of the steel was purchased from South Korea. This time, Wu Hao’s loading and unloading location was also very discreet. There were no people around because he had directly bought a cargo ship to load a sufficient amount of material from the port. After the ship set sail, Wu Hao used the spacecraft as a transporter under the cover of night.

In this way, Wu Hao not only managed to buy a large amount of various materials each time from the outside but also ensured greater safety during the loading and transportation of the spacecraft. The spacecraft’s stealth capability meant that, unless viewed from close range, no one could detect its presence.

One day, after finishing the excavation work for the day, Wu Hao returned to a spacious office within the base and asked Zero, who managed all base affairs, “Zero, do you think I should form an armed force completely loyal to me? Although my strength is considerable, my family are just ordinary people. Without a powerful force to rely on, accidents might occur. After all, I can’t always focus on this.”

Wu Hao’s consideration was quite necessary because, although he could use various devices installed at home and the instruments carried by the security personnel to know what was happening at his home, ensuring timely notifications in case of danger, the actual combat strength of his current security personnel was not very strong. They could handle ordinary people without issue, but against trained mercenaries or similar individuals, they would stand little chance.

Although Wu Hao could always know the situation through the intelligent brain, what if something happened too quickly for him to react? Thus, having an armed force completely loyal to him and with considerable strength was Wu Hao’s current plan.

“BOSS, your consideration is indeed very necessary. With the expansion of the main base, the space and functions have increased countless times compared to before. Within the base, various construction and defense measures can be left to me. However, if BOSS needs help outside, I can offer very little assistance,” Zero agreed with Wu Hao’s idea.

At the Qinling main base, almost all mechanical equipment was automated and operated by subsidiary intelligent controls from the intelligent brain. Therefore, the presence of people in the main base was not crucial. However, outside the base, the intelligent brain’s capabilities were limited to providing Wu Hao with information and intelligence. Actual actions were solely up to him.

Since one person’s energy was limited and he couldn’t handle everything himself, having an armed force completely loyal to him would be ideal.

However, having an armed force that is both loyal and strong is not an easy task.

After all, as long as they are human, no one can guarantee that they will always be loyal and never betray.

“That’s true, but how can I ensure that my subordinates have considerable strength and remain loyal?” Wu Hao asked Zero, which was the main concern.

Wu Hao already knew methods to enhance strength, such as using spiritual liquid, which could improve physical quality. Though not significantly, for elite military personnel, even a small boost could greatly increase their combat capabilities. Furthermore, Wu Hao would equip them with advanced technology available in any country.

“BOSS, regarding your question, I have two solutions. The first is to develop a special chip. This chip would cause no harm to the body under normal conditions, but if the implanted person harbors thoughts of betrayal, the chip would transmit this information to me, allowing me to handle the situation based on the severity of the betrayal.”

“The second method is to use genetic technology to create clone soldiers. These clone soldiers, while looking no different from normal humans and even having enhanced abilities, would have a chip implanted during cloning that instills a loyalty belief deep in their minds, ensuring no issues with loyalty.”

“However, if BOSS chooses this method, you must be cautious about controlling the number of clone soldiers and their ultimate allegiance. This involves issues of human continuity, and failing to control the clone soldiers could have a significant impact on human species continuity.”