Small in size, light in weight, easy to store, and high in calories, these white sugars can provide a significant amount of energy for the human body. In the current situation, they can play a crucial role. Moreover, their applications extend beyond this; they can enhance the explosive power of gunpowder and improve the adhesion of incendiary devices, with many more uses yet to be discovered. For the same volume of material, the utility of white sugar is clearly greater.

"Everyone! Put in more effort! If we act a bit faster now, our chances of survival will increase! This isn’t just for others; it’s a fight for yourselves!"

The supplies quickly piled up on their shoulders, and Orlan himself was carrying a heavy load. His exoskeleton was already operating at full capacity, leading Orlan to notice something unusual. His strength seemed to have increased significantly compared to before he arrived at this sea. Orlan planned to get a thorough check-up after leaving to assess his current condition.

Orlan led them to the gathering place he had discussed with Ivankov, a depression in the canyon that Ivankov and Ginny had seen before discovering Orlan's ship, which could serve as a temporary gathering point.

Now, there were some locals from the Valley of Gods in the group, who were more familiar with the terrain than Ivankov and Orlan. They even found a small path in the canyon. Whether strong adults or the elderly and weak, everyone was carrying various packages; in this situation, everyone had to contribute, though the amount varied.

“Brother Orlan, there’s a cave about 200 meters that way. The entrance looks narrow, but it’s quite spacious inside and can hide quite a few people, and there’s even a spring in there!”

As they were nearing the gathering point, a child who looked to be about ten years old suddenly pointed at a patch of bushes.

“A spring? How big is it?”

“Um... my friends and I sometimes bathe there, and there are even live fish inside.”

The boy spread his arms to show Orlan, indicating that the spring area was not small.

“Lat, didn’t I tell you not to play in the canyon? You... forget it...”

A woman nearby wanted to scold him, but in this situation, she had no mood for it. She had been tidying up the house as usual when the Valley of Gods was suddenly thrown into chaos. Although she had escaped with her child, her husband was a member of the kingdom's army and was now missing. The painful reality and the bleak future put a significant psychological strain on her.

“Alright, ma’am, save some energy; your son has solved a big problem for us.”

Besides food, water sources were also an issue. Although the Valley of Gods had abundant rivers, the Celestial Dragons were aware of this. Human life needs water, and the Celestial Dragons would inevitably pursue their prey along these water sources.

Since there were fish in the spring, it was likely connected to the outside through underground rivers, ensuring a sufficient water supply. Having such a hidden water source was excellent.

“Lat, besides you, how many people know that place? And have you adults ever heard of it before?”

From Lat’s description, it seemed to be a good hiding place. If others also knew about it, they might bring more people over, which would increase the risk of exposure.

“Only a few of my friends know. I’ve never seen anyone else there; it’s our secret base. I just wonder how they are now...”

“No, I’ve lived here for most of my life and have never heard of any cave in the canyon.”

The local residents responded one after another. According to Lat, he discovered that place while playing adventure games, but the older generation had no knowledge of it, suggesting that the cave likely formed in recent years due to geological activity.

Orlan first brought the people to the agreed-upon gathering point and then went to check the conditions of the cave, incorporating it into the gathering area.

“Make sure to rest and replenish your strength; we’ll need to move a few more times soon. You few don’t need to go along; gather twigs and other materials nearby for starting fires; we’ll need them later. If anyone is familiar with the terrain around here, come and draw a map for me, the more detailed, the better.”

Along the way, Orlan gained a rough understanding of their physical condition; even if the weak ones exerted themselves to carry, they wouldn’t be able to move much. Fortunately, there were still many places needing manpower.

“In addition, you also need to dig holes around here. First, dig a large pit, then dig a small pit from the other side, connecting them from the bottom. After that, dig out three trenches, adding coverings on top...”

There were some crowbars and shovels in the granary. Orlan used these to create a light-blocking, smoke-dispersing stove, essentially demonstrating a smokeless stove. This could greatly conceal the firelight and smoke, further enhancing the concealment effect.

Before long, Orlan received a communication from Ivankov; they had found the shipyard workers and were bringing them to the gathering point. At that moment, Bear approached.

“What’s wrong, Bear? Is there a problem?”

“Nothing. I’ve rested well. I just want to know what our next plan is.”

Bear asked softly, looking at Orlan, who was studying the map.

“Take down some things, and then set up equipment in these areas to conceal this whole region.”

What Orlan intended to dismantle was none other than his own ship. Although according to the plan, once the gate was built, the ship could also be transported, the larger the object, the longer the transport time.

The ship was undoubtedly valuable, but for Orlan, with enough materials, it would only take some time to build a new one. Orlan ultimately decided to use the limited transport capacity to evacuate living people, while the ship that had come with him would complete its final act here.

For example, it could be transformed into a large self-destruct device, and the holographic projection on the ship could also be modified to cover a larger area from multiple directions by lowering the image quality, provided the energy issue was resolved first.

Orlan briefly explained this to Bear; after all, he would need to explain it all over again when the craftsmen from Ivankov’s side were brought back.

Bear didn’t press further and pointed to another side.

“Orlan, the person you asked me to keep an eye on isn’t responding to me at all; she doesn’t speak and won’t even eat. You should go check on her; she’s only responded to you a few times.”

“I understand. You can sit for a while longer. Before that so-called game of the Celestial Dragons starts, we need to prepare more.”

Orlan stood up and walked aside. A somewhat thin figure sat on a rock, her eyes very alert. When she sensed someone approaching, her hair almost stood on end.