Chapter 106 Bitterness and Regret (3/4)
This is a very humble request.
The dignified, beautiful, and powerful president of the Rose Society, along with hundreds of her sisters, volunteered to be free cleaners. If this got out, it would probably shock countless people.
But Yang Ruoling had no choice.
She knew she had made the wrong choice. When Lin Hui faced an attack from the Tyrant Alliance and the Wolf Guild, she chose to stand by and watch, choosing to protect herself.
Although it was for the guild's survival and was understandable, in Lin Hui's eyes, it was no longer worth befriending.
Now, she wants to make amends.
However.
"Oh, about that."
Lin Hui didn't even hesitate before refusing, saying, "Brother Zhuge is already helping with the dismantling; we have enough manpower, so I won't trouble Chairman Yang."
Yang Ruoling was stunned; she hadn't expected Lin Hui to refuse so decisively.
"All right..."
Yang Ruoling sighed softly, "By the way, do you have any extra blue titanium alloy? We can buy it at a high price..."
"For business matters, contact Sister Liu. She will take full responsibility."
"Mr. Lin, I..."
"President Yang," Lin Hui interrupted her, "If there's nothing else, I need to go and take inventory of the supplies, so I won't keep you company any longer."
Yang Ruoling parted her red lips slightly, looking at Lin Hui in the holographic projection, but swallowed back the words that were about to come out.
A bitter feeling welled up in her heart, and her eyes dimmed: "...If needed, please notify me immediately. The Rose Society is ready at any time."
The holographic projection flashed and then vanished into the air.
Immediately afterwards, the huge black RV roared to life, its tracks turning, and it bypassed Yang Ruoling, heading straight for Zhuge Mo's location.
The wind whipped up dust, which covered Yang Ruoling.
She stood there, watching Lin Hui's RV drive away, heading towards Zhuge Mo.
Zhuge Mo and Lin Hui, who reappeared in the holographic projection, chatted and laughed.
A huge sense of loss welled up inside her, like a boulder pressing on her chest, making it hard for her to breathe.
She knew what she had missed.
More than just a powerful ally, it's the best opportunity to rise up in this apocalyptic world!
At that moment, her beautiful eyes were filled with regret...
We were the ones who met Lin Hui first...
It was clearly Feifei who first established contact with Lin Hui...
We were here first...
If I had been more decisive...
Yang Ruoling murmured to herself, her voice filled with bitterness, "If I had been like Zhuge Mo, standing firmly in the first moment he was besieged, even if it was just to express my opinion..."
"Would the outcome be different now?"
if...
But in this world, there are no "what ifs".
You only get one chance; if you don't seize it, it will go to someone else.
Standing to the side, Li Feifei watched her president's lonely figure, her heart filled with mixed feelings.
She understands the president and knows how the president is feeling at this moment.
She understood; she knew that Yang Ruoling's heart was only for the Rose Society, and she carried the lives of thousands of sisters on her shoulders, so she dared not gamble easily.
Unexpectedly, Lin Hui's strength far exceeded expectations.
This isn't just a leg, it's practically a pillar of heaven!
Only a madman and genius like Zhuge Mo would dare to gamble on Lin Hui winning in such a doomed situation.
This, perhaps, is fate.
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Night was falling.
Meanwhile, at the edge of the eastern entrance.
A somewhat messy and dilapidated convoy was quietly driving into Busan.
That was the Scrap Metal Guild's convoy.
Li Xian sat in the truck piled with all sorts of scrap metal, looking at the brightly lit battlefield in the distance, his eyes filled with both envy and awe.
"Brother Xian, shouldn't we go over and say hello?"
In the passenger seat, the lucky Zhen Haoyun asked excitedly, "Hui Shen just wiped out the Wolf Guild! As his... uh, outer minions, wouldn't it be impressive for us to go over there now?"
"So what if you're so impressive!"
Li Xian slapped Zhen Haoyun on the forehead and said irritably, "Hui Shen specifically told us not to get too close to him! This is to protect us!"
"Think about it, how many eyes are on Hui Shen right now? Although the Overlord Alliance is gone, they must be secretly itching for a fight. With our strength, if we get too close to Hui Shen, we could easily become someone else's weakness to blackmail him!"
"God Hui is protecting us!"
Zhen Haoyun rubbed his head, suddenly realizing, "So that's how it is... Hui Shen really thought of everything."
"Alright, enough with the nonsense." Li Xian glanced at the supplies Lin Hui had sent in his private message and continued:
"God Hui has given us a lot of good stuff. With these weapons, our Scrap Metal Guild can finally establish itself in Fu City. Let's hurry into the city, find a safe place to settle down, and continue collecting scrap metal for God Hui!"
"Okay!"
Night fell like a giant black cloth, completely enveloping the entire city of Busan.
The temperature began to drop sharply, and the cold wind, carrying a biting chill, brought the temperature down to near 0 degrees Celsius.
The members of Ironblood Heavy Industries were working enthusiastically, quickly dismantling the wreckage of the bombed vehicles. Useful engines, intact tires, rare electronic components, and even scrap steel were neatly sorted and stacked.
Guo Tiantian, tall and robust, resembling a female version of Schwarzenegger, ripped the door off a severely deformed Class 3 pickup truck with her bare hands.
"Clang!"
She tossed the heavy car door aside like a toy.
Just as she was about to continue breaking it down, her movements suddenly stopped.
With the help of her headlamp, she saw that there was a person huddled in the crevice of the badly deformed back seat.
It was a woman.
His clothes were disheveled, his body was covered with bruises and wounds, his hair was messy and covered his face, and he had already passed out, his breathing so weak that it was almost imperceptible.
Guo Tiantian knew what this meant.
These are "slaves" captured by those beasts from the Wolf Guild; they are tools for them to vent their lust.
"well..."
Guo Tiantian sighed, carefully extended her strong but still gentle hand, lifted the woman out of the gap, and gently placed her on the flat ground.
"Hey, wake up."
She patted the woman's cheek and fed her some water.
A moment later, the woman let out a painful groan, her eyelashes trembled, and she slowly opened her eyes.
When she saw the towering figure in front of her, her previously confused eyes were instantly filled with terror.
"No...don't hit me! I'll listen to you! I'll do whatever you say!"
The woman recoiled violently, clutching her head with both hands, her body trembling, and let out a piercing plea for mercy.
"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid." Guo Tiantian tried to soften her voice, although it was still somewhat rough. "Look carefully, I'm a woman!"
"The Wolf Guild members are all dead. You're safe now."
Upon hearing the word "woman," Feng Yingying trembled as she raised her head. When she saw that Guo Tiantian, despite her exaggerated muscles, did indeed have a delicate, feminine face, the fear in her eyes subsided slightly.
But then, she was stunned by another sentence.
"The... Wolf Guild... is all dead?"
Feng Yingying's eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief.
The Wolf Guild, which she saw as a devilishly powerful and invincible force, was actually wiped out?
"yes!"
Guo Tiantian said earnestly, with a hint of pride in her voice, "You should thank Brother Lin. He wiped out the entire Evil Wolf Guild, which is a way of avenging you."
"With just one car, they wiped out the entire Wolf Guild and smashed Zhang Yaoyang's head."
"This is revenge for you, and for all those who have been harmed by them."
After saying that, Guo Tiantian pointed to the black RV in the distance.
Feng Yingying looked in the direction Guo Tiantian was pointing.
Under the pitch-black night sky, the Class 6 motorhome sat there quietly. Although its appearance had changed drastically, becoming larger, more menacing, and more technologically advanced, its familiar three-story structure still made it instantly recognizable to her.
It's that car...
This is the car of the man who had left a deep impression on her before.
It's that man.
he...
One vehicle really wiped out the entire Wolf Guild?
Feng Yingying's lips parted slightly, and she stood there dumbfounded, unable to recover for a long time.
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Chapter 107 Godfather! I Want to Follow You! (4/4)
Two hours later.
Thanks to the efficient work of thousands of employees at Ironblood Heavy Industry, all supplies on the battlefield were cleared away.
Massive quantities of steel, precision electronic components, tires, fuel, food, water... piled up like mountains.
Lin Hui made no attempt to hide it. In front of Zhuge Mo, he waved his hand and used the "auto-pickup" function of the [Space Folding] entry to instantly store the mountain of supplies into the alternate dimension.
With so many supplies, the RV couldn't hold them all, and it was impossible to hide it from them.
Although Zhuge Mo and Guo Tiantian were surprised, they could still accept it.
After all, some extraordinary items have storage functions. It seems that Zhang Yaoyang of the Evil Wolf Guild has one, and it also has spatial magic.
The convoy then set off and entered Busan.
To express his gratitude, Lin Hui took the initiative to extend an invitation:
"Brother Zhuge, Tiantian, you've worked hard today. Why don't you come to my car for a simple meal?"
"Is this... convenient?" Although Zhuge Mo was polite, his eyes had already involuntarily drifted towards the RV.
"If there's anything inconvenient, please let me know."
The car door slowly opened.
The moment the two stepped into the RV, it felt like they had traveled through time.
Outside, the wind howls through the wasteland of the post-apocalyptic world, where ruins and wreckage lie everywhere.
Inside the car...
Soft, warm-toned lighting fills the entire room, the genuine leather sofa exudes a luxurious feel, and the air temperature remains constant at 26 degrees Celsius, making it as warm as spring.
The worst part is that the air is filled with a rich aroma of food, including braised pork, steamed fish, and spicy hot pot!
Zhuge Mo subconsciously swallowed.
He looked up and saw three stunningly beautiful women, each with a distinct style, bustling about in the living room.
The silver-haired loli Bai Ling came out while drinking water and carrying a plate of fruit. She winked at the guests, looking mischievous.
Liu Xi sat on the sofa, handling the supplies for Lin Hui with a capable yet aloof demeanor.
Su Qingqian, wearing an apron, was carrying a pot of steaming chicken soup out of the kitchen, looking as virtuous as a young wife.
Zhuge Mo was slightly taken aback, then turned to look at Lin Hui, smiling ambiguously:
"Brother Lin, this is... keeping a mistress in a golden house! This is an imperial lifestyle."
"hehe..."
Lin Hui smiled and gestured for the two to sit down: "Brother Zhuge, you're joking. These are all my employees. I'm the boss, and they're my workers. It's a purely employer-employee relationship."
Zhuge Mo rolled his eyes and gave him a "you're kidding me" look.
They're all men...
In this environment, with only one man and three women, and each of them being exceptionally beautiful, how can you call it pure?
I'm not well-educated, don't try to fool me.
Several people sat around a large dining table.
Looking at this table full of delicious-looking dishes, feeling the softness of the leather sofa beneath me, and then glancing at the giant screen TV next to me that was automatically playing a movie…
Zhuge Mo was jealous.
I'm totally jealous.
As the leader of one of the four... no, now three major guilds in District C-996, he commands over a thousand vehicles and manages five to six thousand people, making him a powerful and influential figure in the outside world.
However, his life was vastly different from Lin Hui's!
And what about Lin Hui?
This must be a vacation! This is definitely a vacation!
Zhuge Mo even had an impulse to grab Lin Hui's leg on the spot and shout, "Godfather! I want to follow you! I'm quitting the chairmanship!"
However, he only thought it to himself.
As the guild leader, his sense of responsibility wouldn't allow him to do that. He was still worried about his brothers in Ironblood Heavy Industries; without his supervision, the entire guild would probably disband in a few days.
"Come on, have a drink."
Lin Hui raised his glass filled with ice-cold cola and laughed, "Tomorrow is the system mission, so we need to stay sober. We won't drink alcohol; we'll use soft drinks instead."
"Brother Zhuge, Tiantian. Come on, thank you for coming all this way to support me, and thank you for your hard work in collecting my trash..."
"Could you please not say the last sentence?" Zhuge Mo thought to himself.
What the hell is this garbage collection?!
That's thousands of truckloads of supplies! Only a nouveau riche like you would call this garbage!
His lips twitched, then he raised his glass and clinked it with Lin Hui's.
Guo Tiantian also raised her glass heartily and laughed, "Cheers! It's worth collecting a lot of garbage just to get such a good meal!"
Lin Hui drank it all in one gulp.
Then, his gaze fell upon the vice president of Ironblood Heavy Industry.
Upon closer inspection, Guo Tiantian's visual impact is even stronger.
Her features were indeed delicate, even possessing a touch of the gentle grace of a woman from southern China, and her skin was very fair. But below her neck... those terrifying trapezius muscles, those biceps that looked like they were about to burst out of her combat suit, were even more exaggerated than Schwarzenegger's.
This striking contrast made Lin Hui take a second look.
It looks a lot like Nezha, the Golden Nezha from "One Hundred Thousand Bad Jokes".
Seeing Lin Hui looking at Guo Tiantian curiously, Zhuge Mo put down his cup and offered an explanation:
"Brother Lin, please don't take offense. Tian Tian wasn't always like this. She used to be very slim and a cute girl. It's just that her body underwent this mutation after she awakened her specialization."
"Oh? What specialization?"
Su Qingqian, who was serving soup to Lin Huisheng, asked instinctively upon hearing this.
"Spiritual Arts - [Power Enhancement]." Guo Tiantian put down her chopsticks, ignoring everyone's gaze, and instead waved her arm, showing off the lines that were full of explosive power.
She looked at Zhuge Mo, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes, and said earnestly:
"Although I've become uglier, I like how I look now."
"Because in this way, I will have enough power to protect Chairman Zhuge..."
At this point, the two-meter-tall female warrior blushed slightly, revealing a hint of girlish shyness.
The atmosphere at the dinner table instantly became somewhat awkward.
Lin Hui blinked, looked at the shy "King Kong Nezha" and then at the refined and cultured Zhuge Mo, revealing an expression of "I'm totally smitten".
"Cough cough cough..."
Zhuge Mo blushed, quickly coughed a few times to cover his embarrassment, and awkwardly changed the subject:
"Um... Brother Lin."
"I noticed the swarm of drones and the special bullets you used when you attacked the Wolf Guild. Among your three teammates, has one awakened a rare [Machinery] specialization?"
Ever since witnessing the battle during the day, Zhuge Mo had had a suspicion in his mind.
Lin Hui didn't intend to hide it; someone as clever as Zhuge Mo couldn't be kept secret.
He nodded generously and pointed to Su Qingqian beside him: "That's right, it's Qingqian. She is a first-level mechanical expert."
"hiss..."
Zhuge Mo gasped, looking at the gentle girl peeling shrimp for Lin Hui, his eyes filled with envy:
"So enviable. Tier 1 Mechanic Specialization...that's a god-tier Support Specialization!"
"We at Ironblood Heavy Industry have been searching for so long, but we haven't found even one Tier 1 mechanical specialist. All we've found are general or spiritual magic users. We never expected that such top talents would have already been recruited by Brother Lin."
Of the eight major specializations currently available, besides [General] and [Spiritual Arts] which are relatively common, [Melee], [Shooting], [Weaponry], [Reconnaissance], [Medical], and [Summoning] are all rare specializations.
Especially in terms of mechanical expertise, it's practically a god-tier skill in this road survival game where vehicles reign supreme!
Lin Hui stroked his chin, and asked thoughtfully, "Brother Zhuge, since these specializations are so rare, how do you know so much about the classifications?"
Zhuge Mo smiled slightly and lowered his voice:
"I have someone planted in the Overlord Alliance, I heard it from Zhao Tianba. It is said that Zhao Tianba has an ancient book that records many secrets about this world."
"Of course, I don't really believe that explanation."
"However, much of the information Zhao Tianba mentioned is indeed true."
At this point, Zhuge Mo's eyes deepened, "Zhao Tianba is a very mysterious person."
Lin Hui nodded, a thoughtful expression on his face.
After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,
The meal was very enjoyable, and the two sides became much closer.
"Come on, the biggest gain today is getting to know Brother Lin."
Zhuge Mo raised his glass again to toast Lin Hui.
Then, he took out a yellowed piece of cloth from his pocket and solemnly handed it to Lin Hui:
"Brother Lin, I can't just take your money for nothing. Besides, you wiped out the Wolf Guild today, which also helped me get rid of a major threat."
"I found this in some ruins, and I just deciphered its contents today."
"There seems to be a clue there to the blueprints for upgrading to Tier 2 equipment."
"Tier 2 equipment upgrade blueprints?"
Lin Hui suddenly raised his head, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.
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Chapter 108 Misty Town
"Tier 2 equipment upgrade blueprints?"
Upon hearing these words, Lin Hui suddenly raised his head, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.
As Zhuge Mo said, specialization in [machinery] is rare and extremely important.
Su Qingqian is currently only at the first-tier specialization, yet she can already create various mechanical artifacts, modify drones, and produce all sorts of bullets. If she can advance to the second tier and truly reach the "extraordinary realm," what kind of qualitative change will her abilities undergo?
It's simply unimaginable!
Lin Hui reached out and took the cloth from Zhuge Mo's hand.
The initial feel is not of rough fabric, but rather a warm, resilient, yet slightly cool touch.
It doesn't look like cloth; it looks more like the skin of some kind of creature.
Unfold it, and what you see is not a modern, precise map, but a simple topographical map drawn with dark red lines, the lines twisted and eerie.
At the northern end of the map, a circle was drawn heavily with bright red cinnabar, next to which were detailed latitude, longitude, and distance estimates.
"About 2,000 kilometers southeast of Busan."
Zhuge Mo pushed up his glasses and added in a serious tone:
"I peeled this piece of cloth off a mummified body in a collapsed underground ruin. The writing on it is very ancient, and it took me a lot of effort to decipher part of it."
"I'm not sure if there really are blueprints there, after all, I've never heard of anyone getting a Tier 2 specialization upgrade blueprint. That's a truly rare item."
At this point, Zhuge Mo gave a wry smile and pushed up his glasses: "Moreover, even if such a place existed, it would be extremely dangerous. I know my own limitations. Ironblood Heavy Industry may seem to have a large workforce, but it might not be enough in the face of such unknown terrors."
"But perhaps only Brother Lin would be qualified to give it a try..."
Just then.
Bai Ling, who had been sitting quietly drinking water, suddenly put down her cup.
She looked at the map in Lin Hui's hand, and her petite body trembled almost imperceptibly.
"Boss...let me take a look."
Lin Hui keenly noticed Bai Ling's unusual behavior, but without asking any questions, he handed her the map directly.
Bai Ling took the map, her fingertip lightly tracing the area circled in red by Zhuge Mo. Her pupils contracted slightly, as if she were seeing a terrifying memory through the map.
Her lips twitched as if she wanted to say something, but after glancing at Zhuge Mo beside her, she ultimately chose to remain silent and quietly returned the map to Lin Hui.
Lin Hui understood and put the map away.
"Thank you for the information, Brother Zhuge," Lin Hui said solemnly.
Zhuge Mo waved his hand, glanced at the time on his wristwatch, and smiled:
"It's definitely too late to go now. After all, the [Bushi Trip] mission officially starts at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."
He paused, then added:
"However, if Brother Lin really wants to go, he can wait until the mission is over."
"I heard that after the [Travel to Fu City] mission ends, the game will give players a 24-hour 'rest period,' which is the so-called safe time, before they can enter the second instance."
"The gray fog behind us will disappear within 24 hours. It's a safe period and a period of free movement."
A 24-hour rest period?
Lin Hui was taken aback, his brows furrowing slightly: "Brother Zhuge, how did you know this? The system didn't seem to give any prior notice, did it?"
This kind of advanced information about game mechanics is invaluable.
Zhuge Mo smiled and said, "I found out through Zhao Tianba. My insider in the Batian Alliance, although not high-ranking, has excellent hearing and overheard Zhao Tianba's high-level meeting."
It's Zhao Tianba again?
Lin Hui stroked his chin, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.
This guy knows the specialization categories, knows the secrets of the world, and now he even knows the process of system tasks?
"This person knows a lot..."
Zhuge Mo adjusted his glasses and said in a gentle voice, "However, this information needs to be verified, since it was overheard."
After a satisfying meal, it was getting late.
The wind outside the window seemed to have subsided a bit, but the chill was even stronger.
Zhuge Mo stood up and straightened his collar. Although he was reluctant to leave the warm RV and the delicious food, he had to go back.
As the president of Ironblood Heavy Industry, he still has countless tasks to coordinate tomorrow.
"Brother Lin, thank you for your hospitality."
Zhuge Mo sincerely cupped his hands in greeting.
Before leaving, he seemed to remember something and added Lin Hui as a game friend.
"Brother Lin, I've sent you 100,000 general-purpose artillery shells."
Zhuge Mo said sincerely, "This is the last of my inventory that I can mobilize right now. Consider it a small token of my appreciation."
One hundred thousand rounds!
Even for Lin Hui now, this is not a small amount.
Even a money-devouring beast like the Type 1130 close-in weapon system could launch a "saturation attack" for several minutes.
Lin Hui didn't stand on ceremony and accepted it with a smile: "Then I'll accept it without hesitation."
It is impolite not to reciprocate.
Lin Hui also sent Zhuge Mo 50 units of [blue titanium alloy].
"this..."
Upon seeing the item in the private message, Zhuge Mo's pupils suddenly contracted.
Although he had guessed that Lin Hui was the "blue titanium tycoon" behind the scenes, he was still greatly shocked to see him casually take out so much blue titanium alloy.
This is a top-tier strategic resource that is currently priceless and unavailable on the market!
Zhao Tianba almost turned the zombie wasteland upside down for these things.
"Take it," Lin Hui said calmly. "We don't talk about money between friends, but I can't let you lose money either."
Zhuge Mo took a deep breath and didn't ask Lin Hui why he had so many.
In this world, everyone has their own secrets.
To get to the bottom of things is a path to certain death.
"Thank you!" Zhuge Mo nodded heavily, his eyes filled with the unwavering determination of a life-or-death friendship. "Brother Lin, see you on the mission tomorrow! If needed, Ironblood Heavy Industry will do its utmost to assist you!"
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After seeing Zhuge Mo and Guo Tiantian off, the RV returned to silence.
The car doors were closed, shutting out the cold wind from outside.
Lin Hui turned around and sat back down on the sofa, his gaze falling on Bai Ling.
"There are no outsiders now."
Lin Hui tapped the map lightly with his fingers and asked, "Bai Ling, is there a problem with this map?"
Bai Ling was now curled up in the corner of the sofa, hugging her knees. The fearless mad scientist had a rare pale expression on her face.
"boss..."
She took a deep breath, her little face full of seriousness: "This picture... should be real."
"Because... the place where I got that [Tier 2 Medical Upgrade Blueprint] was also in this direction, a small town shrouded in thick fog!"
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Chapter 109 Subnuclear Deterrence
really!
Lin Hui, Liu Xi, and Su Qingqian exchanged a glance, their expressions changing slightly.
Bai Ling's medical expertise had long since reached level 2, and she could even control zombies through parasites.
It turns out that her opportunity also came from there.
But Bai Ling immediately added, "But... that town is very strange."
Her voice was slightly heavy, as if she were recalling some unpleasant experience:
"Deep within the town, there seemed to be an extremely terrifying presence. I was only on the outskirts of the town when I felt a sense of oppression from the depths of my soul. Even those mindless zombies dared not enter."
"Just as I was about to leave, suddenly, a blurry black shadow appeared at the entrance to the town. It was shrouded in mist... I couldn't make out its features..."
Bai Ling pointed to her head, her face pale:
"But for some reason, just one glance at it and my mind felt polluted. Sam went crazy, as if countless people were whispering in my ear, urging me to enter the town..."
If it weren't for my innate extraordinary mental strength, allowing the zombies to carry me away before I completely lost consciousness, I might have gone mad or become part of that place long ago.
After hearing Bai Ling's description, the carriage fell into a deathly silence.
Su Qingqian and Liu Xi both felt a chill.
A blurry black shadow?
Mental pollution?
This goes beyond the scope of physical combat.
However, after listening, Lin Hui's eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded thoughtfully.
"Spiritual pollution...?"
He was silently making plans in his mind.
In the past, faced with such a bizarre existence that could directly attack SAN values, even with a Lv.6 RV, he would probably have had to give way.
After all, no matter how high your physical defense is, it can't stop a mental attack.
Just like before, when he faced the ghost bride in front of that huge palace, he almost suffered a great loss.
But now...
Lin Hui glanced at the golden-glowing entry he had just drawn on the system panel—
[One-way transparency]
[Special Effect 2, Rationality Barrier: When you look directly at the outside world through "one-way transparent" matter, you will be protected at the rule level. Even if you look directly at a mythical-level alien or gaze at an indescribable being, the host will be exempt from all negative states such as "rationality shock," "sanity value plummeting," and "mental pollution."]
That's the source of our confidence!
With this entry, a motorhome becomes an absolutely safe "spiritual refuge."
To him, the so-called pollution was nothing more than a horror movie watched through bulletproof glass.
"Don't worry too much."
Lin Hui smiled confidently. "If it's a psychological attack, I have my own ways of dealing with it."
"If there really is a 24-hour rest period after tomorrow's mission, we... will go there!"
The Level 2 instrument specialization blueprints were worth the risk for him.
Bai Ling looked at the boss's confident gaze, opened her mouth, but ultimately didn't say anything more.
To be honest, she was also very curious about what was inside that misty town.
Just then.
Liu Xi suddenly raised her head, a strange expression appearing on her cool and aloof face.
"boss."
"Um?"
"I just received a private message from Zhao Tianba of the Batian Alliance."
Liu Xi sighed and said, "The other side sent me 50,000 general-purpose artillery shells, saying it was... to welcome you back."
50,000 general-purpose artillery shells?
That's really generous!
Zhao Tianba sent the items directly to Liu Xi, indicating that he had already guessed that the mysterious person who traded blue titanium alloy in the regional chat channel was himself.
Lin Hui said calmly, "Since he wants to buy peace with money, I'll give him that face. As long as he doesn't provoke me, I'm too lazy to kill him."
After all, the Overlord Alliance is too large. If we really had to fight them, although we could easily take them down, it would be too wasteful of missiles.
The primary goal now is tomorrow's task.
"alright."
Lin Hui stood up, stretched, and glanced at the three beautiful female employees, each with her own unique charm:
"Get some rest early tonight and recharge your energy."
"Tomorrow's task will probably not be easy."
"Yes, boss!"
The three women responded in unison and returned to their rooms.
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After washing up, Lin Hui returned to the master bedroom on the second floor of the RV.
This is the most central, safest, and most comfortable area of the entire RV.
Under the one-way transparency, the wall is a huge floor-to-ceiling window, offering a view of the entire city of Busan at night. Although there are only ruins and scattered firelight outside, it has a unique desolate beauty of the apocalypse.
Lin Hui lay on the large, soft bed, but did not fall asleep immediately.
His consciousness sank into another dimension, where he began to take stock of what he had gained this time.
This battle was incredibly fruitful.
Most of the wealth accumulated by the Wolf Guild over a long period of time ended up in his pocket.
The basic materials that were broken down, such as scrap steel, glass, rubber, and precision electronic components, were piled up into small mountains.
These things may seem ordinary now, but in the face of the [Infinite Synthesis] gold attribute, they are an endless supply of high-level resources.
However, what Lin Hui really valued was the item he had taken from Zhang Yaoyang's corpse.
A ring.
A rare and extraordinary item.
It has approximately 1,000 cubic meters of storage space inside, but living creatures cannot be stored there.
Although it only has a volume of 1,000 cubic meters, it cannot compare to Lin Hui's 400,000 cubic meter alternate dimension, which can be continuously expanded.
But this thing has the advantage of being "normal"!
With it, his use of the alternate dimension function will not attract the attention of other players.
Lin Hui checked it and found it was filled with all sorts of survival supplies: boxes of bottled water, compressed biscuits, instant noodles, cured meat, cigarettes and alcohol, etc.
The most valuable items were the several boxes of weapons in the corner.
"This is..."
Lin Hui's eyes lit up.
Those were ten heavy bombs, completely black and marked with yellow danger symbols.
[Individual soldier thermobaric weapon]
Description: Detonated under high pressure, it instantly depletes the surrounding oxygen and generates temperatures of thousands of degrees, having a devastating effect on enclosed spaces or dense biological communities.
"nice one!"
Lin Hui's lips curled up in a smile.
Previously, Xiao Ran, the Red Wolf Hall Master of the Evil Wolf Guild, tried to blow him up with this thing, but it was blown up in mid-air by the close-in weapon system.
Unexpectedly, Roy Cheung had ten more hidden away.
Under certain conditions, this thing is more terrifying than a missile; it's an absolute weapon of mass destruction.
Moreover, if needed, he could combine these ten thermobaric bombs into a more powerful enhanced version—a subnuclear deterrent!
Besides the thermobaric bomb, there is also a Tier 1 tank in the ring.
A Tier 1 tank can be considered a vehicle resurrection item for players.
Each player has one chance to change vehicles in their lifetime. For a guild leader like Zhang Yaoyang, it is easy to collect resources from level 1 to 5, so even if a vehicle is destroyed, he can quickly upgrade to a powerful one.
Some players even switch to a new vehicle after acquiring a large amount of high-grade metal, since some players' initial vehicles are not particularly good, and the metals used for upgrades are not very high-grade, which affects the vehicle's potential!
Of course, if both of a player's vehicles are destroyed, that player will be stuck in someone else's vehicle for the rest of their life.
Lin Hui never thought about changing his vehicle; his RV was already the most perfect upgrade.
Moreover, the RV has so many gold-plated stickers on it, and we don't know if they will disappear after changing vehicles.
Therefore, his goal is to make his RV the strongest vehicle in the entire server!
Collecting his thoughts, Lin Hui looked at the last item in his storage ring: 30,000 units of "universal fuel" as hard currency.
The only regret is that no gene-enhancing or mental-boosting drugs were found.
"That's true." Lin Hui shook his head. "Only a fool would keep something that can directly enhance oneself. If Zhang Yaoyang had it, he would have used it himself long ago."
Lin Hui exited the alternate dimension and turned his gaze to the system interface in front of him.
[Only 10 hours and 58 minutes remain until the "Journey to Fushi" mission begins]
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Chapter 110 Midnight Tenderness
There are less than 12 hours left.
Lin Hui took a deep breath. Although he now possessed a Level 6 RV with near-invincible defense and firepower, he still did not let his guard down.
He closed his eyes and began to mentally review his combat strength and trump cards one last time.
First, there's the vehicle—that's the foundation of his livelihood.
[Vehicle Combat Capabilities]
The Lv.6 motorhome boasts a devastating 10,000 points of physical defense.
What does this mean? It means that even if you were to use a bunker buster to bombard someone right in their face, they wouldn't be able to penetrate the defenses.
In addition, there's the power of [Unlimited Fuel], the grip of [Never Wears Out], the sanity barrier brought by [One-Way Transparency], and the immortality granted by [Automatic Repair].
This is a mobile war machine.
In terms of firepower, it has a Type 1130 close-in weapon system (with 345,000 rounds of ammunition, the highest firepower network in the entire server), a 7x7 multi-cell tactical missile silo (with 49 high-explosive missiles, a range of 100 kilometers, capable of beyond-visual-range strikes), and ten man-portable thermobaric weapons (which, when combined, provide subnuclear deterrence).
[Individual Combat Strength]
Physical Fitness: 150 points (Number 1st in the regional server)
Spirit: 50 points
Abilities resulting from physical/mental enhancement: Low-light night vision, enhanced hearing, enhanced vision
[Extraordinary Item]
Offensive type: [Hidden Blade] (High attack, armor penetration).
Support Items: [Evil Spirit's Monocle] (Teleportation), [Eye of Frame] (Transfers Hatred), [Scepter of the Earth] (Swamp Transformation, Changes Terrain), [Storage Ring] (Storage).
Unknown type: [Brass Key] (Unknown Mythical level)
[Team Configuration]
Su Qingqian (Mechanical Specialist): Proficient in controlling swarms of self-destructing drones, modifying various types of bullets, rapidly disassembling vehicles, and repairing vehicles.
Bai Ling (Medical Specialization): Controls zombie hordes, Tier 4 flying tyrants (biological bombers), and creates various extraordinary potions (such as sedation potions).
Liu Xi (Shooting Specialist): Proficient in all kinds of firearms; as long as you have a view, every shot will be a headshot.
"With this setup... if we still can't complete the mission, then no one on the entire server will survive."
Lin Hui stared at the ceiling, feeling both apprehensive and expectant.
What exactly is tomorrow's task?
Is it simply about survival? Or hunting monsters? Or perhaps... a more brutal form of mutual slaughter?
Just as Lin Hui was lost in thought and preparing to turn off the lights and go to sleep...
"Knock knock knock".
Suddenly, a very soft knock came from outside the door.
Lin Hui was taken aback. Who could it be so late?
Looking through the "one-way transparency," he saw that the person standing at the door was none other than Su Qingqian.
"Enter."
The door slid open silently.
Su Qingqian walked in.
She had just taken a shower, and her hair was still slightly damp, casually draped over her shoulders.
The pink pajamas weren't revealing, but they perfectly accentuated her curves, making her appear exceptionally gentle and charming under the warm lighting.
"boss..."
Su Qingqian closed the door, walked to the bedside, a blush on her beautiful face, her voice soft and gentle like spring water: "I see your room light is still on... Are you still worried about tomorrow's mission?"
Looking at the gentle girl in front of him, Lin Hui's tense nerves instantly relaxed.
He smiled, pulled the blanket up a bit, and said half-jokingly:
"Yeah, I'm a little nervous. What, are you here to give me some psychological counseling?"
Su Qingqian smiled, her eyes sparkling.
She didn't answer, but naturally took off her slippers and climbed onto the large bed.
Of course, she didn't do anything out of line.
She simply knelt behind Lin Hui, extending her slender, fair hands and gently pressing them against Lin Hui's temples.
"Boss, I've learned a new massage technique. Shall I show it to you?"
"Massage techniques?" Lin Hui smiled. "Great!"
"Mmm." Su Qingqian's voice was very soft and gentle.
Her fingers were warm and applied just the right amount of pressure. With her unique finger technique, she gently massaged the acupoints on Lin Hui's head that were taut.
"I don't understand any grand principles, I'm not as capable as Sister Liu, and I'm not as smart as Bai Ling."
"I just want you to relax."
Feeling the tingling sensation on his scalp and smelling the pleasant body fragrance lingering around his nose, Lin Hui comfortably closed his eyes and let out a satisfied sigh.
"call..."
That's enough.
In this apocalyptic world filled with killing and betrayal, such unreserved tenderness is more reassuring than any god-tier equipment.
"Qingqian, thank you."
Lin Hui's voice was somewhat muffled.
"Why are you being so polite with me? I'm one of yours."
Su Qingqian smiled gently, her movements becoming even softer.
There was no intense lovemaking, nor any physical intimacy.
Under Su Qingqian's gentle massage, in that reassuring atmosphere, Lin Hui's long-tense nerves finally relaxed completely.
Sleepiness washed over me like a tidal wave.
Not long after, Lin Hui began to breathe softly and evenly.
Looking at Lin Hui's sleeping profile, Su Qingqian stopped what she was doing.
She did not leave.
Instead, like a kitten, she gently slipped into the covers, nestled carefully in Lin Hui's arms, found a comfortable position, a sweet smile on her lips, and gently closed her eyes.
"Good night."
The lights went out.
In the darkness, their breathing gradually became steady.
Outside the window, the cold wind still howled.
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P.S.: That's only three updates for today. I need to work on the plot for the [Travel to Fucheng] quest. If anyone has any good quest ideas, please share them so I can copy them.
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Chapter 111 Countdown (1/6)
The next morning.
[Countdown to the "Travel to Busan" mission: 2 hours, 29 minutes, and 3 seconds]
The sky over Busan was leaden gray, casting a gloomy shadow over the entire city.
Inside the black RV, the master bedroom on the second floor.
Lin Hui slowly opened his eyes, without the vigilance and tension he felt when he woke up in the apocalypse. Instead, he had a long-lost sense of languor.
I slept so well.
The relaxation that emanated from his very bones made him stretch out on the big bed.
Turning my head to the side, I saw that the seat next to me was empty, with only the lingering fragrance and warmth of the young girl remaining on the pillow.
Recalling Su Qingqian's incredibly gentle "massage technique" from last night, Lin Hui couldn't help but smile.
This girl... is quite good at taking care of people.
"call--"
Lin Hui got out of bed, quickly washed up, and then went downstairs feeling refreshed.
As soon as I reached the stairwell, a rich aroma of food wafted over me—a comforting scent of fried eggs, toast, and hot milk, completely at odds with the bloody smell of the apocalypse.
In the open kitchen, Su Qingqian, wearing an apron with a cartoon pattern, was busy with her back to him.
At this moment, her long hair was casually tied back, revealing a section of her fair and slender neck, and she exuded the gentle and graceful aura of a woman from Jiangnan.
"Good morning, boss."
Hearing the noise, Su Qingqian turned around, still holding a spatula in her hand.
The moment she saw Lin Hui, her pretty face flushed slightly, her eyes darting away, but her tenderness and affection were barely concealed.
"Dinner's ready, it'll be done soon."
"Yes, thank you for your hard work."
Lin Hui walked over with a smile and naturally pinched her smooth cheek, causing the beauty to tremble slightly.
On the sofa in the living room.
Liu Xi was sitting cross-legged, with several holographic projection interfaces floating in front of her. Her slender fingers flew across the virtual keyboard, making a soft clicking sound.
She wore a black, tight-fitting combat suit that accentuated her stunning curves, especially her long legs encased in black stockings, which were crossed, exuding a capable and aloof mature woman's aura.
Hearing the interaction between Lin Hui and Su Qingqian, Liu Xi paused slightly as she typed on the keyboard.
She raised her head, her long, narrow eyes sweeping over Lin Hui before glancing at Su Qingqian, who was beaming with joy, a complex look flashing in her eyes.
"Boss, are you awake?"
Liu Xi's voice remained cold and clear, but Lin Hui keenly detected a strange sense of resentment in it.
"Sister Liu, so early?" Lin Hui greeted her and sat down on the sofa opposite her. "Didn't you sleep last night?"
"Two hours of sleep is enough."
Liu Xi said calmly, casually closing a trading window, "I'm handling the final resource exchange. Mainly, I'm exchanging unwanted supplies and some weapons for a large amount of mineral water, fresh vegetables, and fruits."
"Especially water. Considering the quality of life for our team of four and the consumption of the Bai Ling Laboratory, the water reserves must be overflowing."
Lin Hui nodded approvingly.
With a "housekeeper" like Liu Xi around, he hardly has to worry about logistics.
Just then, the laboratory door at the rear of the RV was suddenly kicked open with a bang.
A figure in a white coat rushed out in a flurry of activity.
"Boss! Boss!"
Bai Ling, her face flushed with fervor and holding a vial of reagent, completely ignored the subtle atmosphere in the living room and rushed straight to Lin Hui.
Her big eyes were bloodshot, clearly she hadn't slept all night, but this did nothing to dampen her excitement.
"What happened? Did the lab explode?" Lin Hui raised an eyebrow.
"It didn't explode! But we've hit a bottleneck!"
Bai Ling plopped down on the sofa, ran her fingers through her messy silver hair, and said with some annoyance:
"I spent the whole night researching a plan to upgrade [Tyrant Angel]. Logically speaking, zombies in the Zombie Wasteland evolve by devouring the flesh and blood of their own kind, other species, and humans."
"However, no matter how much flesh and blood of its own kind I feed it, it remains stuck at the peak of level 4 and can't advance to level 5 no matter what!"
Bai Ling pursed her lips, a thoughtful glint in her eyes:
"I suspect that Tier 5 is a huge watershed. Just like our vehicles need special materials to upgrade from Tier 4 to Tier 5, the evolution of zombies may require a more advanced energy core, or some kind of... special material!"
At this point, Bai Ling raised her head, her eyes fixed intently on Lin Hui:
"Boss, if any zombies of level 5 or higher appear in this mission, could you please not just blast them to smithereens? If we can capture one alive, I can dissect it for comparison, and maybe we can find a way to make the Tyrant Angel break through!"
A level 5 zombie?
Lin Hui nodded thoughtfully.
He had previously tried using the [Infinite Crafting] modifier to craft zombies as "materials," but the system indicated that it was impossible to craft monster units.
"OK."
Lin Hui agreed, "If there's a chance, I'll catch one for you alive."
Currently, although the team has the RV as an invincible fortress, it still lacks mobile forces.
That modified, flying "Tyrant Angel" is indeed an excellent tactical addition. If it can evolve to Tier 5 or even higher, it will be a major weapon for the team.
"Yay! Long live the boss!" Bai Ling cheered and immediately buried her head in her rice, clearly preparing to continue her experiments after she was full.
Inside the restaurant, the four of them leisurely ate breakfast in a warm and harmonious atmosphere, as if what was about to happen outside was not a life-or-death mission, but an ordinary outing.
However, outside this RV, the entire city of Busan was already shrouded in a grim atmosphere, with tens of thousands of survivors awaiting their fate with trepidation and fear.
No one knew the specifics of the mission, but the shadow of death looming over their hearts grew ever stronger with each tick of the countdown.
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Chapter 112 Hidden Quest (2/6)
North District of Busan, the headquarters of the Overlord Alliance.
This place is less a gathering place for players and more a heavily fortified military fortress.
Centered around the two towering "Twin Towers," more than 3,000 modified armored vehicles, arranged in a formation with heavy vehicles in front, long-range vehicles behind, and mobile vehicles on the sides, completely surrounded the command center.
Each vehicle was equipped with a heavy machine gun or artillery piece mounted on its roof, the dark muzzle pointing outwards, exuding a chilling and intimidating aura.
The top floor of the Twin Towers, in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Zhao Tianba stood with his hands behind his back, his posture upright, like a tyrant overlooking the land.
His gaze pierced through the gray fog, looking down at the desolate city below, his eyes revealing a composure and ambition that were beyond the reach of ordinary people.
Behind him were his trusted subordinate Li Wen, and the three vice presidents of the Overlord Alliance.
These three vice presidents, two men and one woman, are all outstanding individuals. The two middle-aged men have resolute faces and exude an aura of steely resolve; both of them drive Level 6 Apache attack helicopters.
The hot young woman in the red leather jacket was leaning back in a chair. Her vehicle was an extremely rare Level 6 missile interceptor, possessing terrifying air defense and ground-to-ground attack capabilities.
At this moment, the young woman glanced at the countdown and couldn't help but break the silence:
"President, are you really not going to reveal anything? What exactly is the mission of [Bushi Trip]? Let us have some idea."
Upon hearing this, the other two vice presidents also turned their inquiring gazes toward him.
The reason they followed Zhao Tianba so devotedly was not only because of his terrifying strength, but also because Zhao Tianba always had access to secret information that other players were completely unaware of.
"Mission details?" Zhao Tianba slowly turned around, his tone calm yet authoritative: "You don't need to know too much. You just need to remember to execute the plan I laid out last night."
"Yes!" The three men straightened up and answered in unison.
Zhao Tianba waved for them to leave, then turned to look out the window again.
Only he himself knows where this composure comes from.
As a player who was reborn from the fourth map of the Survival Highway back to the first map, he was absolutely confident in this life.
The so-called "[Travel to Fushi]" mission is a survival challenge for ordinary players, but for him, it's just a stepping stone.
His real goal was not simply to pass the level.
It's that legendary hidden quest!
In his previous life, when he barely made it to the fourth map, he encountered a foreign power called "Divine Punishment," which was so powerful it inspired despair. The leader of that power was so strong that he still looks up to him in awe.
It is said that the leader accidentally triggered and completed a hidden quest in the first map, the Zombie Wasteland [Fushi City], and obtained an incredible reward, which allowed him to rise to power and become the overlord!
Zhao Tianba pieced together the method to unlock the hidden quest from the fragmented words spoken by a member of that faction while he was drunk.
"What that foreigner could do in my previous life, I, Zhao Tianba, can do in this life too!"
Zhao Tianba clenched his fist, his eyes burning with ambition. "This time, besides having more experience, he also has the powerful Tyrant Alliance convoy. I will definitely do better than him!"
As for the mysterious player in that level 6 black RV...
A hint of apprehension flashed in Zhao Tianba's eyes, and he subconsciously touched the [Dream Pocket Watch] in his pocket.
"As long as you don't ruin my plans, the reward for this hidden quest is mine!"
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The temporary headquarters of the Rose Society in Nam-gu, Busan.
Unlike the suffocating militaristic management of the Overlord Alliance, the Rose Society's territory has a touch of tragedy and tenderness.
More than a thousand vehicles painted in pink or red formed a circle, protecting the less heavily armored medical and logistical vehicles in the center.
Yang Ruoling stood beside her Level 6 supercar. The cold wind tousled her long, wine-red hair, but it couldn't dispel the deep, unyielding sorrow between her brows.
As the president, she was well aware of the Rose Society's shortcomings.
The players are all female. Although they are meticulous and extremely resilient, they are naturally weaker than those warlike male guilds in direct confrontation.
"President, the sisters are all ready."
Beside her, Li Feifei reported in a low voice, her tone tinged with a hint of reluctance, "The supplies have been distributed, and the ammunition has been sent out. It's just... everyone's morale isn't very high."
Yang Ruoling nodded, her gaze complex as she looked toward the distant eastern defense line.
That was the territory of Ironblood Heavy Industry, and also where Lin Hui was located.
Withdrawing her gaze, Yang Ruoling's eyes hardened again. "It's better to rely on ourselves than on others. The Rose Society has come this far not because of men, but because of the unity and solidarity of us sisters!"
She is the hope of thousands of women; she cannot collapse first.
"Pass down the order!" Yang Ruoling drew her revolver from her waist, her voice clear and bright.
"Everyone, go on high alert! Whatever the mission, we must survive! We must carry the hope of our fallen sisters and move on to the next map together!"
"Yes!!" Li Feifei nodded emphatically.
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Busan East District, the Iron-Blooded Heavy Industry Defense Line.
Compared to the tension in other areas, the atmosphere here was noticeably more upbeat, even spirited.
In the center of the defensive line, a massive, industrially brutal heavy truck stands out.
This is Zhuge Mo's new vehicle.
A Level 6 Steel Fortress, upgraded from a Level 1 "Six-Axle Heavy Truck" using countless resources.
As the president of Ironblood Heavy Industry, Zhuge Mo is a typical "heavy truck enthusiast." He doesn't like tanks, but prefers these road behemoths that can rampage across the wasteland.
At that moment, he was standing in the driver's seat, lovingly stroking the dashboard.
"Is this the allure of blue titanium alloy...?"
Zhuge Mo looked at the data on the vehicle panel, his eyes filled with amazement.
With Lin Hui's help, and after dismantling the original vehicle (which resulted in a 50% loss of blue titanium alloy), the new vehicle incorporates nearly 140 units of blue titanium alloy.
Physical defense jumped from 450 points to 900 points! That's doubled!
Furthermore, the missile launch system on the roof has also been upgraded, evolving from a 1x2 unit to a 2x2 unit.
"President, with this car and Brother Lin living right next door, this mission is a sure thing!"
In the passenger seat, Guo Tiantian's face beamed with a confident smile.
"That's right."
Zhuge Mo pushed up his glasses and looked at the black RV parked quietly in the distance, his eyes full of confidence.
Besides the enhanced vehicles, his greatest source of confidence is this unfathomable ally!
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