Shelter for All: People catch ghosts and gain entries in the end times

Chapter 48: Want to Take a Bath Together?

After the shelter upgrade, the interior had undergone a complete transformation. The straw that once served as bedding had turned into proper beds, and the simple campfire had evolved into a fireplace that burned continuously. Candles flickered in the corridors and rooms, ensuring that the shelter remained well-lit even in the dead of night. Several empty rooms awaited customization, ready to be furnished as he pleased.

As Su Mu stepped inside, the updated shelter information materialized before him.

[Level 2 Shelter].

[Durability: 100/100].

[Warning: If durability reaches zero, enemies will be able to attack the Shelter’s Flame.].

[If the Shelter’s Flame is extinguished, the survivor will lose ownership of the shelter and become a wandering nomad.].

The Shelter’s Flame?

Su Mu turned his gaze toward the fire burning within the hearth. What had once been a simple campfire had transformed into an ever-burning flame within the fireplace—the very core of the shelter itself. He couldn’t imagine how difficult life would be for someone in this apocalyptic world if they lost even their shelter.

He then shifted his focus to the additional features the shelter now possessed.

[Shelter Feature 1: Energy Light Shield].

[A protective barrier that can block certain natural disasters and shield all structures within its range. Can be recharged using Energy Stones.].

[Feature 2: Status Recovery

[Any abnormal conditions, including severe injuries, will gradually heal within the shelter.].

[Feature 3: Shelter’s Encouragement].

[While fighting near the shelter, the owner and their subordinates will receive a 20% boost to all attributes.].

These were no small advantages. Su Mu leaned against the window, watching the faint, shimmering light of the Energy Shield hovering over the shelter. With this, the defenses against apocalyptic disasters had strengthened even further.

The new enhancements would undoubtedly make survival easier. Yet as he looked around the spacious, upgraded interior, a thought surfaced.

“Living alone in such a big place feels… a bit empty.” He exhaled, but then his gaze fell on the floating Little Mu Ran. “At least with you here, I won’t get bored.”

Still, he often found himself checking in on the world forum, interacting with others. In a world like this, where isolation could easily drive someone to madness, simply having people to talk to—even through a screen—was a lifeline.

His thoughts drifted to the recent world announcement about the formation of shelter guard units. Once the next disaster had passed, what kind of forces would he be able to recruit?

Just as he pondered this, a notification popped up in his friend channel.

[Meng Tianyi: Boss, the gold furniture you wanted is ready!].

[Meng Tianyi: Seriously, you’re rich. Everyone else is still struggling with Level 1 shelters, and here you are decking your place out in solid gold furniture.].

[Meng Tianyi: So jealous! So envious! So unfair!].

She grumbled as she transferred the finished furniture. Su Mu accepted the trade, and in an instant, a pile of golden furnishings materialized before him—tables, chairs, even chopsticks and plates. He stacked them onto the dining table, and the dazzling gold light nearly blinded him.

Little Mu Ran, who had been floating around, examining the newly furnished home, widened her eyes at the shimmering pile.

“Master… are all these things really made of gold?”@@novelbin@@

She picked up a plate and bit into it, only to confirm that it was, in fact, solid gold. Her astonishment deepened. Just how extravagant was her master to be using gold for furniture?

But Su Mu had his reasons.

With the [Gilded Pickaxe] in his possession, everything he mined naturally turned into gold. He simply had more of it than he knew what to do with.

[Meng Tianyi: Boss, do you like my craftsmanship?].

[Meng Tianyi: I even used the leftover gold scraps to make a beautiful pendant! When I showed it to the girls in our group chat, they were so jealous.].

[Meng Tianyi: I made a few extra—want one?].

Su Mu glanced at the golden pendants but shook his head. They were finely crafted, but they were also clearly meant for girls. Not something he needed.

Closing the chat, he turned his attention to furnishing the empty rooms.

[Village-Style Toilet Blueprint].

[Lost Warriors’ Street Lamp].

[Little Mu Ran’s Hot Spring].

With ample materials at hand, he started building. A toilet for each floor, a street lamp outside both the front and back doors… Then, all that remained was the hot spring.

Thanks to the trading market, he had already gathered everything necessary for its construction. The first floor had a spacious, empty room that seemed perfect for it. He selected the spot and confirmed the build. In the next moment, a steaming hot spring manifested before him, taking up the entire space.

Warm mist curled into the air, filling the room with a gentle humidity. Su Mu admired his work before glancing at the floating Little Mu Ran beside him.

“Little Mu Ran, want to take a bath together?”